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The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
MUSIC CLUB HEAD
OUTLINES PLANS
FOR COMING YEAR
PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL FED
GRAFTON OF MUSIC CLUBS
WOULD BRING MUSIC TO
EVERYBODY
Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 20. -
Recognizing the universal and prae-
tical value Of music, Mrs. John +:
LYONS. President of the National
Federation Of Music clubs, IN a
letter to the individual clubs Of The
Federation, sets forth the aims OF
that organization for the coming
year. Eleven hundred clubs, with
approximately 100000 members are
affiliated with the national orgariiza-
ton, Mrs. Lyons said.
"I want to see the music clubs
function properly as the greatest and
most powerful single asset for the
good Of the community and for the
advancement Of the community lie
in all it's phases" said Mrs. Lyons,
in her first direct communication TO
the clubs over which she took charge
this year. eve have long left be-
hind us the idea that music was on
lv for the favored and cultured few
and have come TO recognize its UNI
yersal and practical value. we
must make good as a community as
set. The music clubs have been
chiefly instrumental in the advance
ment thus far and future progress
is largely in their hands.
GAS a national organization,
feel that our strongest efforts must
be centered for time along the
line OF extension, education and great
er efficiency, for the national, state
and individual organizations. we
must have more clubs, stronger
clubs, greater uniformity OF plans
and a general coordinating ane
| strengthening Of federation maehln'
arv before our organization can com
mand the consideration that is right
fullv its own and take its proper
nlace in the history of musical Am
erica" Mrs. Cecil Frankel, Loi
| Angeles, Calf, is chairman OF ex
tension and will plan and carry OF
the work through the district am
state presidents, according to Mrs
Lyons. ,,a;
Attention to the cause Of musl
| in the public scnoois was sSu
/ Mrs. Lyons as first among her poii
cies. 49,. !, c,.a, =
Camden, New Jersey, chairman Q
I the education, Mrs. William JON
| Hall, st. Louis, Mo-, Is chairman 9
Junior and juvenile clubs section an
| the department of American mus
4 is in the hands Of Mrs. Ella Ma
| Smith, Columbus, Ohio.
Three matters Of legislation Wer
called to the attention Of the indivl
dual clubs by the national president
Mrs. Lyons urged protest agains
the proposed tax on musical inasff
ments and, support Of The Townel
| Sterling bill for department q 8
ucaton an establishment Of . ma
ional conservatory OF music.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
WARN LABORERS
AS TO CONDUCT
Misconduct BY Japs in Hawaii WIN
Cause Strained Relations BE-
tween Two Nations

HONOLULU, T. H. Dec: 2s' -,
Misconduct on the part OF dapai.eIIe piaaI
laborers in Hawaii will affect VIA. Ia.
~ not only their interests here ,9ui pus
Y X ne ne,ations between the Uniteo
States s and Japan, Chonosuka Yaaa,
eonsul-general Of Japan mere, .ion to,o
The Hawaii Laborers' assoeiasiori ~
sa,.,,erlv sae The Japanese Federation oi
Tahor at the annual convention az
cording TO the translation OF ms ,ls,ao9 ae[
dress made by Nippu Ji'l' '@p
language newspaper. ,.4od
Consul General Yada ;I;sr reltera'et y
b;s disapproval of the activities a,,ol ~
M Iananese strike leaders VINO caiie. :
tha sugar plantation strike mere a :
sr .ns sasr ago and urged the laborers et y
avert s their utmost efforts to ihGrsas' iS,onds
the ne sugar production Of tne tar lsip h,,,
"a a arn in sympathy with iapof 20 rya un
!, onnosed S,n to any attempt 70 l;,,, pro
am - opPot H. interest Of labor by takihl
J ii hostile attitude toward eapiss; sar,;ne
Consul Yada was quoted as s,osr ars WI va
T. a1f vou had not struck last year n:es so'
...;rSt I have been able to get conSeS sLa,
sia5 a;ons from the planters now, y. WI, I,
sher sl have reduced your Wages s.;ea,
Ia. Hawaii the employer IS "a AhieA nh Nh
a, ma III employed is Japanese .anno -
aha .;t;ans ;tie Are such that you caillu al,.,
c0ndltlons concessions tnrl
VA Waging NJ industrial warfare fare a. YOU
r.rt Any NiIl incur the resentment a et;Il 3 J
planters Kan and naturally there l;a,,e betMeeI et ]
| race prejudice and II feeling 18th III
| Americans and Japanese d;,act
a,,,rl1 ,,lantation strike last year IS olrs''
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
NEW ORLEANS COTTON LETTER
farom Jno. r. Clark & Co.
Nv Al s;tlver.l

A Iby 40 Salver.l
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 29.---We are
at present in q period OF great con,
flict where apparent contrasts and
surprises will be the rule. On last
developments in the political situa-
ttion with increased tension over GER
tain fundamental matters Of agree.
ment between the ruling Nations and
settlement of financial and economic
problems apparently delayed until
February or March, the belief arose
yesterday that the market might
again stop within a cent or TWO OF
the 20 cents level where freer market
ing Of spot cotton is expected and on
this ground the idea of some restrict
ion in the market developed. How
ever it seems that consideration Of a
technical nature are so strong that
thew NAV take command OF the price
movement over the influences. In
this category we have the stock and
contract situation at New York, the
closely hedged trade revival and ,ex-
pansion bullish, statistics and deficient
stocks of raw material nd goods.
Liverpool particularly is il-fItted
for any trade revival as England es-
pecially hasa Jagged in importation
Of cotton and the Liverpool stock II
100000 bales less than this time laast
lsyear and 10000 less than in 1919,
This probably accounts for the good
| liverpool this morning showing tu-
lures 2 to 10 up against 10 TO IL down
due and spot prices 10 higher sales
| 5 900 bales despite the rather detract'
| inc political news with the exception
Of those concerning Ireland where
treaty ratification seems to be con
sidered practically certainty. Inc
majority of traders went home last
night expecting Liverpool to JOIN oul
late easiness and facts this morning
are therefore quite striking.
There was evidence yesterday O
more Liverpool demand in the spo
market and some interior advces ar
that freight bookings for the Englisf
market are increasing. This actor
|by Liverpool is liable to encourage
bulIish feeling existing on technica
grounds.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Balloting Continues
Chamber of Commerce

7 Don't forget to vote for o1fieers
for the Chamber of Commerce Tor tne
wear 1922. Balloting closes to,nior.
row evening. Every member should
give this preferred attention and en-.
deayor to secure the very best set
n officers and directors possibis'
Every wholesale and retail interest,
every band, every industry and busi-
ness. every interest Of the city and
county. should BE faithfully repre-
sented in the board Of directors.
Kesr this in mad when voting. Make
The list of directors thoroughly rep,
resentative of the entire interests Of
thc community and county. Select
the same class of men TO entrust witn
.our public affairs that you would
choose to administer your private at
fairs.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Would Prevent The
Germans Carnival
Associated Press

BERLIN, Dec. 29.--The German
government has been asked to for
Pa the annual pre-lent carnlva.is
which for four days are held in vlr,
tually every South German ana
Rhineland city.
Complaint is made that the carni-
sal season is "'too frivolous and i'm
poyerishes the population which can
mot refrain from participating
During these carnivals the whole
Population of country and city para.o
she streets, dance, throw confetti
|blow whistles and feast. 1t is neces-
sary to purchase tickets for the res
EAursnts in advance and all stores are
closed for the four days.
III Is impossible to keep aiool
from the merriment if these carni
|vals,' said resident of Cologne
where the merriest Of the merry car.
|niyals once was held. aThe peopie
dress up fantastically and celebrate
with utter disregard for strangers
A gloomy countenance is the cue ~
bobardment Of confetti, or rip
boned paper, until its owner iaugn'
and Joins the frolickers."
The complainants declare this IS N
time for frivolity in Germany am
that II would waste money which WI
be sorely needed. /,
A number Of municipalities forbad
the carnivals on their own account
last year, but preparations for score
of celebrations this year prompted %
appeal direct to the central govern
nent.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Church Federation
After Undertakers

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29.-~The Church
Federation Of st, Louis has taken
steps TO reduce the cost of funerals
following receipt Of communication
from the local presbytery calling at
tention to high funeral charges. The
following passage was included In
the communication: when great
grief comes no one is in a bargaining
mood but wants the best"
A committee Of ministers was ap-
pointed to confer with a delegation
of ST. Louis Undertakers Associa-
ton which claims that "undertakers
do not fix funeral charges but take
orders from relatives Of dead per-
gons."
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
-a--4-r--ts---=i y -
LITTLE HEADWAY
MADE BY POLICE
Mob Who Beat Birmingham Attorney
Not Yet Run Down BY The
Alabama Officers.
Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. 90
The city and county officials reported
oday that they had made little head-
way in their effort TO run down mem
bers Of the masked mob who lured
W. +. Tumlin, Birmingham attorney
to Red Mountain, near here, Tuesday,
night and beat him until blood flowed
from a score Of laeerationB on his
body.
Tumlin told solicitor Tate, that the
mob demanded that be marry his d.
vorced wife or be killed, when he re-
fused, he said, the mob beat him with
laths. After beating him the mob.
left him but he was too weak to VAR
for some time and was not able 10
reach telephone and report the oc-
currancc until yesterday.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
p,Aln0N pI ,ANC
rod LIMITING
Wh AA'nAA"
M cIIRM ARMIES

asHINGToN, Dec. 20. With
a.s;cr Man to limit tonnage Of
49, ny rowers in submarines and
,;Is,;.s nsS definitely abandoned, the
1I.,e \ M committee today resumed
Es.,ion Of collateral subjects up
/ |sbieh bi proposals were Offered yes
'.v ~ American delegates.
1 ,vas q understood that proposals
ilnr any auxiliary craft to q size
|'tsr thouasnd tons and alrpiane
|,;srs q twenty-seyen thousand
wiIl Be considered first.
"A I /; french, Italian and Japanese
ssstes " announced they will have
I sgsit Instructions before deciding
% I'M %uroposed ten thousand ton
"A Il craft below the capital ship
la Il Z d 81
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Many Are Killed
BY Lisbon Bomb
Associated Press

LISBON, Dec. 20. =. Two persons
were killed and five wounded by OK
plosions, Of bombs, which it is alleged
are being manufactured in a build
ing belonging to the Lisbon Gener-
al Confederation of labor, Some ar
rests followed. The government is
maintaining order. Elements from
which violence is feared are under
surveillance.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Chicago Report Shows
Drunks Increasing

CHICAGO, Dec. 20. -. The An
nual report Of the municipal courts
of Chicago, submitted today showed
81 800 persons were arraigned for
intoxieation in the year 1921. Ap-
proxiately 10000 more than were
before the courts in the preceding
year. The report followed the ac-
tion Of the city council IN demand
ing that congress and the state leg
isiature authorize the sale Of whole"
some beers and wines.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Oil Associations
Plead for Tariff

WASHINGTON, D. G., Dec. 90
Import duty ON Crude oil Of one dol
lar per barrel was urged before the
Senate finance comittee today BY
representative Of the Mid-Continent
oil and Gas Association and the Nat
ional Association Of independent OH
rcfinera.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
OLD GOLD FIELDS
WILL BE WORKED
Government win Go Partners WIN
Private Owners of Ancient
Mines.

VIENNA, Dec. 20. Gold fields
+h.t have not been worked since the
1Ia 15tb an and 18th centuries are to be ,s,' sx-
nIoited by the government; me
gganosits gl lie in the Ziller and Layant
aeRo1ns9 " I,ovs on the Tyrol- -salzburg from
t;ars @ and prospecting has given a
v;eld s Of slightly more than an ounce
Of gold to the ton. Inc SHOWING ..ss :, - :
60 q satisfactory that the government, ae y,
~ will ioin with the owners OF the laho
in the development.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Italian Exchange
Falls in New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 2a. N Italian
exchange dropped ten points to 4;zo
10 day on receipt Of news Of the clo-
sing Of the Banea Italiana Di Seonto
and the declaration Of modified
moratorium by the Italian Govern
ment. The closed bank has more than
one hundred and fifty branches ~
France, Italy and other countries. II
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Americans Urge That
Conference Adopt
Resolution.
ENGLISH AGREE
WITH OUR STAND
French, Japs and the
Italians Holding
Aloof.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90. The di-
rect issue of whether future subma-
rine warfare will be conducted under
the civilized rules was raised by the
American delegates before the arms
conference naval committee by urg-
ing the adoption Of the Root resolu-
ton regulating the use Of submar-
ines against merchant craft. Great
Britain also supported the resolution
but the French, Japanese and ltali-
an delegations urged reference Of
the matter to the commission ex~
perts.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
BANK OF ITALY
CLOSES ITS DOORS
Partial Moratorium Is Declared by
Court and the Bank Suspends
Payment.
Associated Press

ROME, Dec. 20. The Banca It.
albania Di Sconto closed its doors TO
day following the declaration Of
modified moratorium permitting sus'
nension Of the payment of obllga'
lions Of a certain corporation thru
a court decree.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
LIQUOR SEIZED
WITH SCHOONER
Revenue Cutter Captures British
Vessel With Illicit Cargo In
Boston Harbor.
Associated Press

BOSTON, Dec. 20. The British
schooner, Golden West with a cargo
Of alcohol and liquor aboard was
seized by coast guard cutter while
at anchor outside the port and towed
into port today. Customs officers
took charge Of the vessel.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
Correspondent of
Italian Bank Closes
Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 20. - The ita-
Ian Discount and Trust Company
here, the correspondent Of me Banca
Italiaani Disconte Of Rome, closed its
doors today following run,
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
THE WEATHER

n X X * n n n n 4 n y ". v
FOR MISSIsSIPPI---Fair tonight
and Friday much colder tonight,
probably frost TO the coast.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
For the period ending 8 pm yes
terday.
Temperature, Maximum, 81; Mini
mum 81; rainfall 600; River gauge
80; rise 0.3.
FRANK ABBOTT, Local Observer.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28
new YORK CITY
HAS CRIME WAVE
Robberies and Hold Ups in Metropolis
Since Christmas Result in
Death Of Five.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -Robberies
ana hold ups in New York during the
last five days have resulted in TIE
killing Of five men and seriously
woundir,g Of four others. Of the
dead two are hold UP men.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28

4 The longest and shortest day We
nave Is the day before payday.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28

a little kindness has to go a long
Ways because the supply is short.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28

Only eight months since June and
l.'l s0iae Of the yonng couples are nearly
put of debt.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28

Best way to get rid Of your duties
q 70 discharge them.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28

Hardly any Of these rocks on tne
matrimonial sea are cradle rocks.
The commonwealth., 1921-12-28

Closed unchanged.
New orIean Spots 17.75.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

 In the Probate Court for Kenai Pre-. cinct Third Judicial Division, Ter ritory of Alaska.
 In the Matter of the Estate of D. w. Harvey, Deceased.
 NOTICE is hereby given that Gus tav w. Borgen has been appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of D. w. Harvey, deceased, and to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to present them with the necessary vouchers, within six months after the first pub lication of this notice, to the said Ad- ministrator at his place of business i the town of Seward, Alaska. GUSTAV w. BORGEN, Administrator of the Estate of D. w. Harvey, Deceased. Wm. D. Coppernoll, Attorney for the said Estate.
 Date of first publication, Dec 2, 1921. Date of last publication, Dec 30, 1921.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

ka affairs by the coordination of the various bureaus. dealing with the de velopment of the Territory there is one other reform needed in the Terri tory.
 The proces of sappeals from the Ter ritorial Courts at the present time is so expensive that ordinary litigants cannot afford to carry an appeal to the Court of Appeals at San Francis co. The thing Alaska needs is Ter ritorial Supreme Court located in the Territory to which Appeals will lie in all Territorial matters.
 The formation Of such a court was considered at the last meeting of the Alaska Bar Association of the Third Division at Valdez The members Of the Bar were unanimously in favor of the creation of such a court and a committee was appointed to work out some plan whereby it could be accom- plshed.
 It ought not to be a difficult mat ter to impress the necessity of such a court upon the Department of Jus tice at Washington and secure it's CO., operation for the passage of a bill through Congress creating a Supreme Court for the Territory of Alaska.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17
COMMON WlTCHHAZEL
 FINE FOR SORE EYES

It is surprising how quickly eye in flamation is helped by common witch hazel, camphor, hydrastis, etc, as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash One el- derly lady, who had been troubled with chronic eye inflammation for many years, was greatly helped in two days. We guarantee a small bottle of Lavop-
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

AN S0-year old lady from Japan tells the public that nearly half of Japans expenditures are for military arma- ment. The Jap representatives at the conference might learn some wisdom even from an old woman
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17
SAIL E

The Alaska Shop announces a sale on stationery. Prices are reduced 10 and 20 per cent A nice box of writing paper is always an acceptable Christ mas present. k-Mon.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17
PANDG THE WHITE NAPHTHA
 SOAP

4 neaO-aded soap aDath doa- ble cleansing poaoer.
 Aricher-sudsing soap that saves your time, your strength, and the things it cleans because it con.- bines the good qualities of the best white laundry soap and quick-action naphtha soap. Moves the stubbornest dirt at a touch. Works in any water. Washes clothes without boiling if you wish. Use it for every thing. You'll like the clean smell, its amazing speed, and the shining cleanliness that follows it's use. Let 1t start help ing you today.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

The Girls Basket ball team held very enjoyable dance in the A. B. Hall last night which was largely at tended
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

BASKETBALL GAME TONIGHT
 There will be a basketball game to- night in the A. B. Hall between the Seward High School team and the city rowdies. This game is more of a prac- tice game and no admission will be charged. 7:15 sharp.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17
CHRISTMAS 6 NEW YEARS
 HOLIDAYS

General Circular No. 62 TO ALL CONCERNED:
 Christmas Day, December 25, 1921, and New Years Day, January l, 1922, falling on Sundays, the following Mon days, December 26 and January 2, will be observed as Holidays at these Headquarters and so far as practi- cable in the field.
 F, MEARS, Chairman.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

Make that Christmas Present a box of fine stationery. We have a fine SC lection at reduced prices. THE ALAS KA SHOP. If.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

MT. and Mrs E. J. Dyer arrived on the Northwestern and will leave for Anchorage on the next train to accept a position on the Anchorage Times.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

Jack Lincke, assistant editor of the Anchorage Times is registered at the Van Glider hotel MT. Lincke is en- route to Anchorage.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17

tik to help ANY CASE of weak strain ed or inflamed eyes. Aluminium eye cup FREE.-SEWARD DRUG co.
The Seward gateway., 1921-12-17
TERRITORIAL SUPREME COURT

WITH legislation pending for the more efficient administration of Alas
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-08
To the Voters of 0bion County.

am candidate for reelection to
the office of Sheriff of Obion County,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party at the primary elec-
tion August 6, 1921. therefore beg
to submit my claims for Endorsement
to second term. My first term of
office began in September, 1920, I
have been in office but few months,
but / ask you to investigate my rec
ord as your humble servant. l have
undertaken to understand and realize
the Importance of the position of
Sheriff and to discharge the duties of
that office TO the best of my abil-
ity. was born and reared in
the county, answered the call for
overseas service and was in action
with the Thirtieth Division, being
wounded and taksp to the hospital
for a period of four months. left
brother who made the supreme sac
rifice and is buried in France. / came
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-08
Death of James Stanley.

Mrs. Dora Reeves was last week
informed of the death of her brother
in-law, Mr.. James Stanley, in San
Diego, Cal. Mr.. Stanley and Miss
Sallie Thomas, of this city, were mar
ried December, 1919.
Mr.. Stanley had suffered for some
months with heart trouble, resulting
from violent attack of influenza.
tho for short time he seemed to be
improving. His sudden death was n
shock to his wife and many friends.
The remains were inferred at Oak
land, Cal. The kindest condolences
are extended to Mrs. Stanley.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-08
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn.
FRIDAY, JULY s, 1921.
NOTICE OF THE FIRST
MEETING OF CREDITORS

SA@&~&@ o&s~ $3.50 49,
In the District Court of the United
States for the Eastern Division OF
the Western District of Tennessee
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Robert Paul
Faulkner, of Harris Station, Tenn,
bankrupt.-In bankruptcy No. 100.
To the creditors of the above named
bankrupt in the county of Obion
and district and division aforesaid, a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
21st day of June, A. D., 1921, the
said Robert Paul Faulkner was duly
adjudged bankrupt; and that the
first meeting of the creditors will be
held at my office in Huntingdon,
Tennessee, on the 10th day of July.
A. D., 1921, at one o'clock p. m. at
which time tie said creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint a
trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
All parties indebted to said bank
rapt are warned not to pay him, but
will settle with the trustee when
elected.
This the 25th day of June, A. D..
1921.
PEARL w. MADDOX,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
ia. Whipple, Atty. for the Bank
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-07-08
RIvEs NEWS.
Number Four was periodically

Number Four was periodically a
guest of the county seat Monday.
Miss Lois Kitchell is home from
visit with kinspeople in Memphis.
Leslie Hooper and family this week
motored to Blytheville, Ark, for an
extended visit.
o. E. S. meets in regular session
Wednesday with dues pay ing as or
ders of the day.
Mrs. e. P. Lindsay comes in this
week from Memphis to visit her
mother, Mrs. Jane Wade.
Miss Lizzie Stitt was down from
Union City for an end-of-the-week
visit with Miss Martha Wade.
Mrs. G. r. Throop, of Kenton,
came up Sabbath for an overnight
stay with Mrs. w. j. Caldwell.
The c. P. Church takes an outing
Wednesday on the beautiful lawn of
Mrs. Mag Harris south of town.
In preparation for revival meet
ing in September by Rev. Orr, choir
practice is in progress Wednesday
evenings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Medona Bonner come
in next week from the Lone Star
State for visit with Hon. and Mrs.
T. ]. Bonner.
We had two young ministers in the
pulpit Sunday, Elder Dorence Woody
at the Christian Church and Rev.
Baird at the A. r. p.
Mesdames Chas. Simmons and Sal
ly Cary Kilgore, of Memphis. were
recent visitors respectively with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. H.
Clemmons, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. r.
Wilson.