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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
WEEKLY COTTON LETTER

(bY NATE ". SILVEHMAN.)
The decline OF this week in tho cotton
market may be traced TO tho weakness
In the interior spot centers, the dull
ness and easiness In the dry goods
markets OF the country and to the In
creasing seriousness OF the labor
became SO grave as to bring forth the
prediction that a general stoppage OF
the Lancashire mills would result. The
coal mine strike situation overshadowed
the strikes among the English cotton
mills. but private reports at the end
OF the week said many mills were In
volved. The prevailing general opinion
that Everything must go lower Ia
also affecting cotton.
The cut OF one third In tho price OF
all its products by the largest cotton
mill concern In the world created q
great deal OF excitement in the mar
kets on this side of the water. and the
general construction placed on this &C
ton was beari@l. as IL was accepted ha
confession that sellers could not find
business at the old rates. We feel that
not enough attention was paid to the
ultimate effect on consumption OF these
price reductions. which must neces-
sarily be bullish. With prices down 10
something like pre-war levels, the enor-
nous buying power OF thin country
again will be stimulated.
After causing several days OF suS-
pensc the one hurricane that this sea-
son has produced struck the middle
gulf coast and passed inland up the
Mississippi valley. Just prior to the
storm there WAS much covering OF the
short interest and heavy buying for
long account. but after the storm was
over general selling appeared, because
It veered away from Texas and was not
as serious a disturbance rs at FIRST
thought. Here again the trade failed to
attach the proper value to things.
While the storm was not served as hur-
ricanes go. II was attended by n great
down-p pour Of rain, which must have
done a great deal Of damage, because
much cotton In open and rain was the
last thing any section OF the belt
wanted.
Both the last condition period and tho
second ginning period OF the season
are now ended, and according to gov
eminent announcement the reports In
them will be Issued next week (Sat-
urday). Speculation concerning them is
bound 10 color the trading ~ tho com
Ing week, although spot and dry goods
news and foreign developments must
continue TO be important factors,
. The condition report will compare
with 67.5 per cent OF normal on Aug rs
this year. 5i4 on Sept. 2b. both last
year and the year before. and the ten
year average Of CT per cent Anything
under 60 per cont viii probably cause
n RISE The ginning figures win COM
mare with 1910 GIL bales ginned 20 Sept
~ last year and 2.bl1 .66s two years aeo
To us II looks like an active trading
market for the near future.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN
MEET WITH COMMITTEE
Highly Successful and Enthu
siastic Meeting at Court
house Saturday.

One OF the most enthusiastic as well
as one Of the largest attended meet
ings of the Hamilton county democratic
executive committee ever held, was the
county courthouse. 1t was the first
meeting of the committee with the
womens auxiliary and n large number
of women turned out. The purpose OF
the meeting was to awaken the inter-
est of the women in the coming cleo.
ton. and It soon became known that
the women present were more inter-
ested and enthusiastic and about as
well posted on politics as were the
men members OF the committee.
Several rousing speeches were made
by several Of the women leaders which
brought forth much applause. Mrs.
Joe Gift, chairman OF the auxiliary,
presided jointly with Chairman T. Pope
Shepherd, of the committee. Speeches
were made by Mrs. Joe Gift, Mira.
Mrs. Hugh Embrey, Miss Bessie Och
mig, Miss Mollie Kavanaugh, Mrs. J. p.
Wilhoite, Mrs. John BlevIns.
The keynote speech OF the meeting
was made by vice. chairman Phil b.
young democrat was frequently inter
rupted by applause. He paid high trih-
ute to the national ticket and stated
that the legislative ticket nominated
this time by the democrats was the
mated by the party In this county.
Mrs. Milton paid especial tribute to
Gov. Roberts and said that but for him
and his courageous action the women
OF the country would not now be all
lowed to. vote. She said that II the
democratic women of this country did
not awaken the republican women
would outvote them way yonder. She
urged the election of the entire demo-
cratic ticket and asked those who had
not registered to do so and see that
others did.
Both Mrs. Embrey ana Mrs. Moore
made short but appreciative talks, urg-
ing upon the women the Importance TO
them to register and vote. Chairman
Shepherd also outlined plan for the
women, as did Gen. George w. Cham
lee and W. F. McGaughy, secretary OF
the committee. The meeting adjourned.
and hpUaficini one
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
MRS. PEARL SPARKS sues
HUSBAND FOR DIVORCE
Proprietress Of Columbia Ho.
tel Charges Nonsupport
and Cruelty.

Mrs. Pearl SPARKS. proprletress OF the
Columbia hotel, filed suit for divorce
In the circuit court Saturday morning
against her husband, A. A. Gloomy
Sparks. Tho charges are cruel and In
human treatment and nonsupport.
The plaintiff claims she and the de-
PENDANT were married In 1904 at which
time he had n good business and was
prosperous. She said that he then be-
gan 10 drink and had In that manner
lost ever penny he ever had. She
charges that the couple have nc chill
dren, but that they adopted ons and
she had tried to rear the child honor
ably and had educated her, the hus-
band refusing 20 contribute n cent to
the chIld'a support.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
WILL VISIT PLANTS

Letters are being sent out Saturday
to the entire chamber, OF commerce
membership advising the members OF
the series Of visits planned by the d.
rectors to different factories In the city.
Tho first Of these visits will be made
on Tuesday Sept. %. at $3.50 o'clock
to the Chattanooga Stamping and
Erameling company. The invitation has
been extended to the entire member
ship. through the courtesy Of Marker
Patten. director Of the chamber Of COM
merce.
The purpose Of the visit is to increase
their knowledge of the city's impor-
lance as a manufacturing center by
actually seeing some of the large plants
in operation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
WANTS
WOMEN TO VOTE
One Result Nonpartisan Con-
ference in NashviIIe-Pass
Resolutions.
PLAN ACTIVE CAMPAIGN

Despite the fact that the greater
part of the business meeting OF the
session Monday of the delegates OF
the unionists who met in special con-
ference at Nashville, Il has become
generally known that concentrated
effort IL to be made to mobilize the
state vote, and to put on and carry
through an extensive campaign for
Chairman John T. O'Connor, Knox
Vile. president OF the state fedora
ton ot labor. presided.
The estimated attendance at the
conference was about 100 delegates,
bodies and railroad lodges from prac-
tically every section OF the state.
Quoting from the Labor World
of a nature which makes publication
undesirable. but 1t is sufficient to say
that action was taken which will
state will be heard from in the No
vember elections In manner never
before known"
1t is stated that OF the score OF del
esLtes In attendance MT one differ
duty of the wage earners in the COM
irg campaign.
Want Women TO Vote.
During the hours OF the meeting
two resolutions were prepared, pre-
serted and adopted, being as follows:
Whereas, there exists in Tennessee
politics an unprecedented condition
affecting vitality every worker in the
commonwealth; and.
whereas, the remedy for our pres
ent evils can only be found In a mill
tant, qualified electorate; therefore,
be 1t
Resolved, That the convention Of
the nonpartisan campaign committee
Of the Tennessee Federation Of Labor
and the railroad brotherhoods ear
nestly urge every worker In the state
to constitute him or herself a COM
mittee of one to assist in securing
the registration and qualii.cation in
every way of labor's voters. and to
toll ceaselessly to the end that this
vote shall be cast and counted.
Seek to Insure Qualification.
whereas, the special session OF the
Tennessee legislation ratified the SUI
san b. Anthony amendment to the
federal Constitution. providing for
woman suffrage, and whatever doubt
existed as to the legality of the action
OF the Tennessee legislature has been
removed by the legislature OF Con-
necticut in ratifying the said amend
ment; and,
Whereas, the women Of this coun-
try are now entitled to vote in all
elections in all states; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That this convention
calls on the organized labor move
ment of the state to use every infiu-
ence to insure the proper qualifica-
ton of women voters and to insist
that they go to the polls and vote"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
WANTS TOURING DATA

Miss Grace L. Shelley, In charge of
the automobile touring bureau for the
Chicago Herald Examiner, arrived In
Chattanooga Friday night Ehc In here
for the purpose OF comforting with
Dixie highway officials concerning the
southern division Of the highway. Be-
ing In charge Of the touring bureau,
Miss Shelley comes ~ contact with
tourists In large numbers coming into
here 20 get flrz hand information from
the main office OF the Dixie highway.
No ahe VIII be In an even better posi-
ton 20 direct tourists by way Of Chat
tanonRn.
While here Mas Shelley VIII visit
the different roads leading IN and out
Of Chattanooga over the Dixie high
way
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
lS-YR.- OLD GIRL ASKS FOR
DIVORCE AND INJUNCTION
Lille Crutchfield Charges Her
Husband With Cruel and
Inhuman Treatment.

Mrs Lille Crutchfeld, through her
attorney, T. s. Myers, filed bill for
divorce and Injunction In the chancery
court Friday afternoon against her hus-
band, r. H. Crutchfield, asking for an
absolute divorce on grounds of cruel
and inhuman treatment and failure to
provide for her support
She states that she Is IS years Of age
and that she was married to the de-
PENDANT last April, and charges that
her life since few weeks after her
marriage had been one of tragic sor-
row. She charges her husband with
beating her on several occasions and
with making serious threats. She also
charges that her life is In danger and
asks for an Injunction to prevent
Crutchfeld from coming near her or In
any way interfering with her.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
SENTENCED TO I
I DIE ON NOV. 5
Jackson and Neal to Pay Pen
atty Unless Higher Court
Reverses Case.
ARE REFUSED NEW TRIAL

"lti the order and judgment Of
this court that the sheriff of this
county take and safely keep you
until such time as 10 proper for
your transfer to the state peni-
Tertiary at Nashville, where on
Friday, Nov. 5, 1920, between tho
hours OF 10 o'clock am. and 4
o'clock PM, the officer provided
by law will conduct you to the
electric chair, where sufficient
current Of electricity will be used
as to take your lives. Be IL so
ordered and directed"
- The above was the sentence pro-
nounced on c. J. Jackson and Taylor
Neal Saturday morning by Judge Nc
Reynolds after he had heard and
oyer-ruled a milton for new trial
The negroes were found guilty on
Wednesday of the murder of Abe
Baron on the night of August 81. The
negroes were brought over to the
courtroom Saturday under heavy
guard and stood with bowed heads
before the court while the death SEN
tence was being pronounced upon
them.
Neither Of them said word except
one time Neal said Yes, SIR" The
negroes still maintain their innocence,
claiming that the wrong men have
been convicted of the murder of
Baron.
The argument for a new trial was
made Saturday by Carl Alternately, the
attorney claiming that the court had
erred in allowing the encouragement
and after state had already had an
opening and closing argument. He
stated that the confessions Of the
negroes were never corroborated and
der duress and violence. Mr.. Alternately
said that the negroes had said the con-
fessions had been obtained through
fear, and 1t was for them to say what
fear and how much fear they ex-
perienced. He said that while the Of
they were doing was frightening tn.
negroes, II they were frightened then
they were under duress.
Counsel Complimented.
Judge McReynolds in overruling the
motion stated that he first wanted to
compliment both Mr.. Alternately ana
Mr.. DAILY on the fight they had put up
for the defendants. He said that when
he was thinking Of appointing counsel
things Rf "' an nsst considered many lawyers
but knowing Mr.. Daily and Mr.. Aber-
anthy were both trained criminal law
yers decided on them. He said thar
he knew 1t was an unpleasant duty,
with no money or thanks for it. but
the negroes had to have representation
and he decided on Mr.. Alternately and
Mr.. DAILY. He said the attorneys put
up a remarkable defense and splendid
fight, but after a fair and impartiai
fight they were convicted.
III ever the electric chair was built
for two defendants IL ever death pen.
atty was created for two men, 1t was
created for these two" said Judge Me-
Reynolds. The court stated the crime
was willful and malicious and COM
mitted by two drunken and murderous
negroes who had started out on a
career OF crime to kill and murder. IL
made no difference who 1t was.
The court then overruled the motion
for new trial and the negroes were
sentenced. Defendants attorney gave
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
Game Birds Are Killed
By Use Of Poisoned Wheat

Helena. Mont--G N. S.)-That tho
governments method Of killing ground
squirrels In the fields OF Montana nv
farmers feeding them wheat poisoned
with strychnlne In also destroying the
IN the statement OF J. L. DO Hart, state
game and FISH warden. ~ this state.
The system Of killing gOphcrH nv
poisoning has Killed everything from
horned owls up" De Hart declared.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
GARY STEEL PLANT HAS
WARNING OF EXPLOSION

Gary. Ind. Sept. 2B.---warninR that
radicals have planned the destruction OF
thu 800 900 plants OF the Illiaols
Steel company here has been received
by company officials, II became known
tccay The announcement was made In
explanation Of tho activities OF armed
guards who are pntroillng the plants OF
tho corporation. The warning was re-
ceivcd shortly after the Wall street
outrage, II was stated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25

two days. and every available room in
the university has been assigned. a.
well ~ . large number Of rooms in
private homes.
DR.. George M. Baker has been APP
pointed acting dean OF the college. sue
loge.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
TRUCK TAKES DIVE

Boston,-u. N. S.)--A truck that
plunged into the springfield waters Of
Jamaica pond carried with II twenty
five feet Of stRte-owned iron fence and
twenty-fect Of wooden benches. The
driver escaped by jumping.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25

, today had not been reduced in many
eating places.
Few complaints are forthcoming,
however, even though 80 cents IL not
tomatoes. and there IL little prospect
OF early reductions.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
PUBLIC PAYS FREIGHT

indianapolis, Ind, Sept 25.-The pub
lie continues to pay the freight in
Indianapolis restaurants, cafeterias and
hotel cafes. Although the prices OF
fresh Vegetables have been for the past
two months at the lowest figures they
probably will reach this year, prices
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH

The nfty-thlrd annual session. Of the
University Of the South was formally
opened Thursday with exercises IN the
chapel. nj which the vice chs nee Iior
dress TO tho student body.
The enrolment was IN progress for
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
MEDITATION CIGARS

Some cigar fellera We sell 10 AZ
dealers. cigars and lots Of cigars. but
Meditation cigars. oh myl They satisfy.
Try them At your favorits dealers.
Clancy Scott Cigar CO.. distributors ~
(Adv.l
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25

You want something Somebody who
Ia reading these words can supply ~.
but does not know that you want it,
fAdv.l
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-09-25
You want the kind of service the Ham
iltOn National Bank offers.

You want the kind of service the Ham
ilton National Bank offers.
Not just the coldly efficient service
which may assure you the correct han
ding Of your account, but the whole
souled, interested service of an institution
that has at heart the interests Of it's Gus
toners and feels that each account is a
personal matter that demands not only
the promptest of service, but the interest,
the little personal touches, that mean so
much in business.
Every transaction with us is treated
as confidential between this bank and our
customers. We offer you the services of
our well-trained and friendly organiza-
ton. n
We Invite Your Account. L
Hamilton National Bank
CHATTANOOGA
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21
EMPLOYEES TO SHARE PROFIT
tlonal Cash Register Company Are
Made Stockholders.

The National Cash Register COM
pany. employing approximately 1000
people in its plant at Dayton, Ohio,
announced q $3.50 profit sharing plan
fer employees for 1920 Only employ
ees in the Dayton plant of the COM
pany will share in the profits.
John H. Patterson. president of the
company. announced that the profit
of the company will be determined by
outside accountants and that after
the net profits have been determined
an amount equal to per cent interest
ON the company's investment viii be
deducted
The remaining profits, the state
ment said, will be divided into two
equal shares, 80 per cent to the com
pany ana so per cent to the dividend
among the employees.
Profits to be distributed among the
employees viii be divided into two
equal parts. half to executives and
foremen aud half to other employees
The plan il was announced, will
cover The year beginning with January
l. Payments viii be made July ! and
December 3
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21
JAMES ]. CAHILL
Is Candidate For County
Commissioner

James ]. Cahill, VINO has been in
the insurance and 1eal estate business
for a number of years, has announced
his candidacy for the democratic, nom
ination for county commissioner at the
primaries in August Previous to en-
gaging in his present business, Mr..
Cahill was for many years a locomo-
tive engineer on the old G. II & p.
railroad, and was and still is d paid-up
member of the Brotherhood of Loeomo-
tive Engineers and is also an honorary
member Of The local Stationary Engin
GERS Union. He served one term in
the city council and was president Of
the Butler county real estate apprais
ers in 1910 and is well qualified TO
fill the position to which he aspiles
Mr. Cahill will conduct ain active
campaign, and is asking the apport
of his friends and all citizens.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21
Exposition will Run Saturday and Sun
day Afternoons with Special
Band Concert

point Of revolver, driving him to
Springfield and ordering him not to
return to Nashville. Kiger claimed
that he didn't use force, and that
when he heard Lawson intended to
leave town he accompanied him for
protection" This defense was 50
ridiculous that Lawson's attorneys
could not conceive it would be ser
iously considered by the jury.
A significant feature in connection
with the case was the refusal of the
regular attorney general for the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21
Kidnapping He was indicted in con-
nection with the deportation Of l,l86
Bisbee workers in 1917

Nashville, Tenn. Detective Gus XII
ger and three other policemen are not
guilty Of kidnapping John p. Lawson
last November. The jury was out bat
a few minutes. Lawson is a represe en-
tatiye of the international street car
mems organization. Kiger and his ac-
completes were charged with forcing
Lawson into an automobile at the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21
BURNS is AT OLD GAME

New York William J. Burns, the
great" detective, and his information
al detective agency, is attempting to
disrupt the Port Watchmen's Union,
affiliated with the A. F. of L., by
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21

offering to furnish men who will work
10-hour day and for less wages than
the eight-hour scale of the union.
Burns is being assisted by the E. f.
Mailer detective agency.
Trade unionists say these agencies
are especially vindictive against the
port watchmen because their organi-
zation has destroyed an easy graft
ing system that was enjoyed for years
by detective agencies.
l va @
Buy Thrift Stamps and help.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1920-05-21

have been issuing their papers day
after day for many years without the
least idea that the men upstairs who
set the type were telling them what
should go into their columns and
what must be kept out