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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
RAIL WORKERS IN
MEXICO TO STRIKE
EIGHTY THOUSAND MEN WILL
BE INVOLVED. LABOR
LEADERS DECLARE.
By Associated Prcss.

By Associated Prcss.
MEXICO CITY, Feb, 22.-Thc threat
encd general strike of the railros.
workers resulted In the issuance Of az
order today for the federal troops In
the garrison along the government ope
rated lines 10 be- held In quarters "a
await Immediate disposition for strike
duty.
I, is reported here that troops and
strikers have already clashcd. with
some casualties.
The afternoon newspaper asserted
that the government has decided &c
iael with the strikers with an iron hand
and that full military protection will
bo given workmcn who desire 20 con
tinue at work.
Many soldiers who have had railroad
excrlcncc have been enrolled as strike
breakers.
Refusal by Director ~ National Rail
roads Francisco Perez 20 recognize the
railway mems unions brought the throa,
TO tie up not later than noon tomor
row the entire federal operated system
II In estimated by labor leaders that
moro than $4,000 men will he involved
although Director Perez says only bal
that number will hc on strike.
The government. through President
obrcgon. has announced u win firmb
supper, the directors policy.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
PHOTOGRAPHERS HOLD
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

: : Edwards reports an enthusiastic
session ut the scmiaunual meeting of
tho Panhandle District Photographers
Association. In Plalnyicw the first of
the week. Practically all towns OF the
Panhandle are represented IN the asso.
citation.
oud session ~ the association. the first
being held In Amarillo last fall. I'D.
wards is president ~ the association.
Mrs Edwards accompanied him ON the
trip to plainyicw Claud Gray. of the
GRAY Photo shop. also member. at
tended the meeting.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
ALL NATIONS UNDER CONTROL OF
ALLIED NATIONS WILL BE GIVEN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IS CLAIM

dates and the aEcnda arc ~ type -"
Asia Minor M Central America. II
recalls that mRndatcs ~ type "C'' the
Pacific Islands and German wcs,
Africa. were decided upon two months
aeo and published Tho mandates are
as follows
Type "A'-Grcat Britain mandatory
over Mcsopo,amia and Palestine.
France over Syria and Lebanon.
TYPE II" -l'clgium mandatory over
German Eas, Africa. France and Great,
Britain over Togo Land and kamcrun.
Great nritain over German Southeast
Africa
Type -" Japan mandatory over
North Pacific islands. including Zap.
Australia over New Guinea: New Zca
hand over Samw,: Great Britain over
Nauru; Union ~ South Africa over
German Southwest Africa
The council decided that the man.
date commission shall De- composed ~
the four mandatory powers Great
britain France. Iclgium and Japan
with The other members chosen from
among representatives from Italy
Portugal Holland, sweden and perhaps
the rnitrl States. The question ~ an
American representative IN still under
discussion there being differences II
opinion as to the propricty of selecting
an American under the present cir
cunsianccs, ordinarily II is declared
there would have bccn NO objection
Swcdcns representative will b. d
woman
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
QUESTIONS ARE PURELY LOCAL.
AND SHOULD BE HANDLED
IN SUCH MANNER.
STATEMENT BEEN ISSUED
Plan Now Being Considered 10 Reduce
the Wages Of Common iaborers;
Opposition Ia Becoming
Very Bitter.
BY Associated Prs~s.

BY Associated Prses.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22.--The Aasocia'
tion ~ Hallway Executives today sent
TO the carriers letter recommending
that the matter Of adjusting wages or
common labor Ia lower levels be left to
the individual railroads 10 carry out In
accordance with conditions prevailing in
their territory.
The letter. signed by W. w. After
bury. chairman of the labor committee.
and made public lY Thomas DE Witt
cuyler. chairman OF the association. set
forth that the carriers have complained
that they had been criticised for not
reducing the pay of the common or un'
skilled laborer to wage levels prevailing
In other industries.
Mr.. Atterbury's letter said he had
suggested tO the Railroad Labor Board
that permission be- granted enabling tho
carriers 10 usc these prevailing rates as
minimum scale for railroad employ
mont, but that the board decided ON
! February 10 that this matter could be
raised only as a result OF negotiations
between the roads and their employees
To each individual carrier the letter
lef, the determining Of what the new
wages should he. when they should Ia
proposed and tho naming of the classes
of employees 10 be- affected.
"The procedure OF establishing new
wages for unskillcd labor" he contin'
ued. must he In strict accordance with
the transportation act and decisions OF
the United States Labor Board"
/ Continuing. the letter said:
"This will. In general require thir.
/ ty.day notice, of desire 10 meet and
confer with duly accredited representa-.
tives Of the classes OF common or un'
skilled enbor proposed 10 be involved;
the endeavor at such confer 10 nego.
tiatc a satisfactory reduction In wages
and. In even, Of failure. the ccrtifica.
I ton of the dispuatc 10 the United States
Labor hoard with such evidence M 10
I prevailing rates or wages In other In
dustrica and decline In tho cost OF liv'
Ing as viii. In the opinion " the cons
pany. tend Co sustain tho justice and
reasonableness OF the proposed reduc'
ton"
Tho letter said that numerous COM
ranics had Indicated that prevailing
rates ~ wages Of common. unskillcd
labor In their territory had groatly do
ciined below the rates set by the Raih
road Labor Boards decision of July 20
1890
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
ny Associated Press

PARIS. Feb. 2s Ambassador Wal.
lacc's notification IN the council of tho
League of Nations to-day that the state
department az Washington desired TO
present the yicws NJ the United States
before action was taken on mandates
created great surprise In league
circles The gradual withdrawal ~
American representatives from the
councils commission connected with
peace activities had tended 10 confirm
the opinion that the outgoing admins.
tra,.on would leave all such Initiative
a. the new government
The text of Secretary Colby's note
win not hc generally known until To-.
morrow hut his unexpected intcrvcn.
tion IN learned IN French circles. and
among othcrs also with evident Satisfac.
tinn. az showing that the new world
siill maintains contact with and IL still
Interested In the old worlds prob.
lens.
Notification ~ the Imminent arrival
II the note came when mandates WAS
+ the first question "a the agcnda ~ the
council. which spent nearly the entire
day IN discussing thu reply Ia the
American ambassadors letter and cN'
changing views upon those mandates
which the American observations are
not likely la touch,
The councils reply L. Ambassador
Wallace. signed hy IN. Dacunha. prcsl
dent of the council expressed the lively
interest with which the council learned
~ the communication ~ the state de
,arimcn,. and IT, early delivery. and
Says that In Difference to his request
the council viii postpone all final de
cision relative to the form ~ mandates
now under discussion until receipt oI
the communication.
The note points out that the man
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
WEATHER
WEST TENAS - "Wednesday aud
Thursday. generally iais
TO,rGII on TIIE LAWYER.

TOlUGII on TIE LAWYER.
The devil came To- the earth one
day
And into a court room took his
way.
Jus, ns a lawyer, with very grave
face.
Was proceeding To argue the points
in ease.
Now lawyer his majesty mover
had vccn.
For t. his dominion none ever had
been
TITS the fault of my agents. his
majesty thought.
"Thnt none ~ fthcsc lawyers have
ever been caught"
And fur his own pleasure he had
felt desire
To come to the earth and the rea'
son inquire.
Nuw. when thu first lawyer had
come to close
The counsel opposing him fearless
~ rose.
And hcapcd such abuse on the head
of the first.
That hr made him u villain uf all
men the worst.
Each claimed h. was right ana the
other was wrong
They SPARED and contcndcd and ar
gucd ~ long
That. concluding he'd heard enough
ol the fuss.
"Old Nlrk" turned away and Soliio
auizcd thus
"Thoy have puzzled the court with
their villalnous cavil,
And I am free 10 confess they have
puzzled the devil.
Ny agents were right; let lawyers
alone.
II had them. they'd euchrc me om
uf my throne"
West Publishing 60,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
= = = = = = = . = = = .
liOOvER'S STATEMENT

. NEW YORK. Feb. 2s.-Hcr. =
= bert Hoover said here tonight he .
= had discussed with President. =
= elect Harding over the telephone =
= the acceptance of n cabinet post =
. offered 10 him. =
= Mr.. Hoovcr's statement follows: =
= III II true that senator Harding =
q and have had conversation Z
= over the telephone this evening Z
. as To- my acceptance of pest In Z
= IN, cabinet
. Naturally these matters re.
. aulrc consideration and equally
. they are not matters for me 60 dis. 4
= cuss now"
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23

France ........s lf,bOT 900 ,OOO
Great Britain ...i2.is6.0OO 1851 900
Germany ....... 2Ossi. 600 i7.227.0o
This statement shows a gain of H..
c50.000 hcnd ~ cattle In thu United
States over the prewnr count. With
the exception 81 Australia. France and
Germany all the countries show a gain.
and thu aggregate Increase In far In
excess II the aggregate loss--to bo ex'
act the net increase In ten millions five
hundred and thirteen thousand head.
Last year gave the United States the
greatest grain yield In its history with
n combined showing Of five billion six
hundred and sity.three million four
hundred and sixty.four thousands bush.
els of wheat. oats. barley and rye. III
not include the added millions of bush.
els of the kafir grains produced In the
great plains areas of the southwestJ
while last years export Of fresh beef
and bacon was many times greater
than IN 1914. u was aprreciably less
than In the ihrc years of 1917, 1918 and
| 1919. Tho three years last named gave
heavy demand Ter export meats. with
prices corrcspondlngly high. which of
course prcdicaied great initiation Of
meats sold locally Ry way of compari'
scn. the figures show that In 1914 the
fresh bccf exports from this country
showed an aggregate of 6.sgi.i0i
pounds ~ agains, 53s. sos. .ij6 pounds In
/ 1919. In 1914 the hacuu exported was
O.sa3. .jSl. agnins, i.iaS.st7,asi In 1919.
| flood tide export figures ~ inflated
prices. arc now abutlcd against re-
/ duc.d exports with modified prices.
\ commodi,y decline table presented
shows that with the single exception
of wool. no onc item shows lower
au,tatinn In 1921 than was shown In
1918. Wool n uu average ot cents
pnund lower than nriur to IN" war.
Hedges occupv exactly the nmc level
as prrwar prices. while the following
comparisons nrp given. representing
tops IN 1914 and 1921 Cattle. SIS
and $500: cotton slss0 and $500
wheat tsl and SlSi; sugar S3.sN and
ts52
Another Interesting set ot figures
given hN tho speaker WAS that show.
Ing the total count of milk and other
cattle in thu state Of Texas Tor the
past twenty years Mitch COWS In
T'Nas ut ~" ,lcsc of 1890. one mi.
i,n one hundred and eighty four thou
sand which b. n gain of thrrc hundred
aud twenty-five ttuurand nine hundred
and s"ycnt,fiyc. While this Is true
there has been decline In the number
ct an ,thcr cattle IN tho twenty year,
b covered of four million twenty thou
sand one hundred and srvcnty.ihrec.
Attention was called to the fact thai
the total value of cattle In the Unite,
States ~ the beginning of the prescn
year WAS greater by Sl5lS. .063. .00i
than prior 90 the war. The hogs q
the United tSatcs are worth moro thar
onc.third q; u billion dollars more thar
previously to the wur The sheep cruI
showed au Increase uf twelve millioi
s,vcn hundred thousand this year al
compared to 1910
In IN, early stages - the Fedora
Reserve banking system, I was of th'
opinion that one great central banl
would serve the country better thar
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
WASHINGTON ADVICE HAS
NOT BEEN CONSIDERED.

MCSkoGEE. Okla. Feb. ss.-Dis.
regarding the advice Il George washin.
TIN In his farewell address has brought
on the present difficulties of the United
States. Judge John I. Williamson. Jus.
tico uf the Missouri state supreme
court. told the convention % the OKLA
homn League e Young Democrats here
today
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23
BANKERS DISCUSS
PROBLEMS PEOPLE
IN THIS SECTION
HUNDREDS or VISITORS HEAR
ADDRESSES 0F PSNiNENT
SPEAKERS.

The Mission Theatre was comfort.
ably filled when President W. u. Her.
ring called the convention Of the Buy.
crs and Sellers Of Livestock TO order at
95O In the forenoon.
The convention was opened with
prayer by Dr. Henry y. Brooks. and
addresses of welcome delivered by
Mayor Lon ID. Marrs and Judge X W.
Hall. Mayor Marrs extended welcome
IN behalf ~ the city and Judge Hall In
behalf Il the Buyers and Sellers of
Livestock Association.
c. q. Chandler. of the First National
Bank Of Wichita. Kans.. and W. II.
Fuqua. ~ the First National Of Anna.
rlllo. speakers of the day were given
earnest attention.
Chandler High Lights.
Following are some of the high
llghts In the address made by c. q.
Chandler. Wichita. Kansas, before the
opening session of the Buyers and Sell.
era annual convention
The United States although having
only six per cent of the worlds popu.
lntion and Wven per cent of the land.
In 1920 produced; One.fourth of the
worlds wheat, one.half of the zinc.
sixty per cent of the cotton. two.thirds
of the oil. threefour,hs ~ the corn
and eighty.five per cent of the auto
mobiles.
Offsetting the generally accredited
statement that there is growing
shortage of livestock In the world. fore
shadowing AN impending meat famine
I NJ a near date. the following data wal
given showing cattle In several Of th'
greatest producing countries In TN
world excepting India. whose cattle ar
Of different type-not becf-befm'
and since the war.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-02-23

WASHINGTON, Fch se Euual up.
~ rtuni,irs for the ,i,iy,alS of all uf the
allied and as'uciatcd powers. whether
members OF the icagyc of na,iors or
not. In former cncmiy territories, 10 be-
administered by iho,allicd governments
CONTINUED On PAGE TwW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
HIGHLANDS METHODIST
 MUSICAL PROGRAMME

Today being Palm Sunday, an eNcep- tionally attractive musical programme has been arranged by Mrs. T. L. Bissel' director of the choir of Highlands Methodist church.
 Palm Sunday would not carry out it's significance if Faure's immortal com position, "The Palms" was not heard, and at the morning service today 1t win be sung by Mir. T. L. Bissell, basso of the quartet choir.
 The following programme will be heard at the services today:
 Morning service II oclock-organ prelude, selectedAt Anthem, "sanctus" est. Ceceha's Mass') (Gounod). Of fertor% solo, sung by Mr. Bisse1l, The Palms (F. Faure). organ prelude. se- lected.
 Evening service. 5:So O'Clock. Organ prelude, selected Anthem, "The Path of the Just CF. F. Harker). offertory ."1The Song of the Mighty CWordman9. Eorgan prelude selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
SURPRISE PARTY

Miss Mildred Hurst was entertained at surprise party and Easter egg hunt at the home of her parents at East Lake Friday afternoon by her schoolmates.
 The house was decorated in the school Lcolors, blue and white, with vioets, hyacinths and wistaria. Games and mu- sic were enjoyed and an ice course was served.
 Mrs Hurst was assisted by Mrs. w. H. Barlow. Among the guests were Miss Alice Egell, Miss Lillie Turner, Miss Willis simmons Miss Aurelia Barlow. Miss Esther Ross, Miss Eleanor Gilmer. Miss Margaret Henninger, Miss Amelia Giimer. MT. Roy sims, Mr. Clarence Bar low. MT Ernest Sims. with Mildred, Wes- ley. Helen, Edward, Andrew and Ralph Hurst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
MISSISSIPPI BELLIES
 IN ADOPTED HOMES

In a very charming article, which ap- peared in recent edition of the Com mercIal Appeal, Memphis, notable tribute is paid to Mrs. orline Arnold .hipman (Dolly Dalrymple). which vii. be of interest to her many friends throughout the south. 7.e
 The article refers in beautiful terms to Mrs Eugene crutcher os Nashville, prestdent of the State Mothers Con- gress of Tennessee, who recently had the misfortune to lose her husband Among other | igsNthe ar. s.e says;
 Mrs. Crutcher, previous to her mar riage was Annie Long of Golurabus, Miss. and beloved of all who knew her
 Mrs. Crutcher came out in society near the time that Mrs. John King Ott- ley (now of Atlanta) made her debut and later Columbus contributed to so- eiety another popular belle, Mrs Orline Arnold Shipman, now of Blru1ing ham
 Each of these charming women has made 6 niche for herself in her adopted state.
 Mrs. Ottley, who was Passye McCabe and 8 cousin of Mrs. John Hays Ham mond of Washington, resides ill Allan ta. where for some years MT. Ottley has been at the head of one of the largest banking institutions of that city. She is recognized as one If Geor- gia's most intellectual women. Her efforts in behalf of bettering condi- tions for the women and children of Georgia have been unsurpassed.
 Mrs Shipman is recalled as Orline Arnold, daughter of the late Judge James Mason Arnold, one of Mississip- pis ablest jurists
 She is niece of the late Gov. Rob- ert Lowry For the past 20 years she has lived in Birmingham and $ consid- cred one of Alabama's most accom- . plished musicians. Mrs. Shipman has been an important factor in bringing to Birmingham in recent years, mum Der of Americas most renowned inu- sicians, and it<is largely through her efforts the Iron City ranks other south ern cities as a musical center.
 In addition to her musical activities, for some years she has contributed bright. clever articles to The Age-Her- aid under the nom de plume. Dolly Dalrymple." The quaint sayings of "DoIly's Nanny originated by her, along with "Dollyettes," are popular ffeatures of that paper"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

Ky JOSEPHANE NfAON HGNLl1t SM EcE1vING hundreds of her lN[ friends this afternoon from to
 S o'clock at the hAme of her daughter, Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt and Mir. Nesbitt, Mrs. T. G. Bush, who is one of the best known and most beloved women in the state, will conclude the celebration of her seventieth birthday.
 There are names which bear with them a charm born of sweet and happy associations when they are spoken, to the minds of all who hear and present visions of beauty, sympathy, helpful ress and all gentle characteristics which have come to represent those persons to whom they belong. There are also those who come bearing gifts" yet who are not feared, be- cause the offerings with which their hands are willed and are understanding, Blindness and service. Such is the name of Mrs Bush and hers are the hands which move at the impulse of Divine love.
 Mrs. Bush was Miss Alberta Will Hams. the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Albert Williams of Montgomery. A the age of 20 years she married the late Col. T. G. Bush and went to Mo bile to live. Later they moved to Anniston, from where they came to Birmingham 2s years ago
 Colonel Bush was a fitting com panion for his lovely wife, as a dis tinguished gentleman and as man prominent in many capacities.
 He contributed major share to the development of industrial Alabama during period of 30 years.< He first came into prominence in this field as president of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road and later was president of the Shelby Iron company, president of the Woodstock Iron company and then president of the Alabama company, all of these concerns tahing on their inn portance as factors in Alabama's deve3- opment under his admins tration k man of culture and refinement, he was also a devoted churchman. The Ala hama Baptist convention honored him with posts of dignity. He was on the most important committees and for years trustee of Howard college anI of Marion Military institute. No man. gave more generously than he. He loved Alabama and gave his life to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
MISSES HOWARD'S
 CHOOL CONCERT

The Misses Howard wish to remind their friends and patrons that the stu dents entertain with concers promptly at 230 every Thursday afternoon. at which occasions they are always vel come.
 The followin ing programme was. rem dered most CT ditably this week
 Literary numbers: "Inspirational and Color Poems,1 Agnes Dunnavant Martha Johnson, Lola Mae Hoffman Sarah Weakley. Angelick Pantaze, Mar wood Paeske, Jack Kettles.
 Piano numbers, Lillian Dillard Mary Algee
 Vocal numbers, Kornelia Kelly, Lola Mae Hoffman, Miss Cashweir of the faculty, Miss Lucy Mae Curry, young business women of the city.
 Choral numbers, Come Where the Lilies Bloom" and Blossom Time.'
 Miss Goodwin at the request of the guests sang two numbers at the close of the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
NEWCOMB EXHIBIT

The exhibit of Newcomb art work at the Little gallery, Watts building, Will be opened to the public Tuesday Wednes- day. Thursday and Saturday afternoons of the coming week, a small admission fee being required All members of the Art league are admitted free of charge.
 The exhibit is unusually artistic. and well worth seeing. In addition to the work of the school there is an exhibition of paintings by MT. Ellsworth Wood ward, art director of the school.
 These paintings arc in water color and oils; most of them landscapes,S and sev- eral of southern scenes. The finest Of these is a study of great liveoaks cov- cred with sweeping grey moss. Mum bers of the pictures were painted in Eu- rope. Besides the Spanish studies, views Of the Alhambra, scenes in Seville, etc, there are Dutch scenes, Clovelly study and several valley and river views. Among the oil paintings are study of Newcomb chapel, a church interior, a cabbage patch and a church roof.
 The exhibit of pottery consists of vases. bowls. candlesticks and so on, every piece graceful in form, lovely in color and the decoration beautifully de- signed.
 The specimens of bookbinding are ex- cellent. Dulac's illustrations of The Rubaiyat with it's design of the vine, being especially interesting.
 There are several fine specimens of Newcomb embroidery on handwoven linen, a design of pine trees, another of pine cones, one of wild roses and one of clusters of plums and leaves
 The exhibit of jewelry is most interest ing. Most of it is mounted silver and set with semi-precious stones. There arg numbers of brooches showing jade, anne. thyst. agate and eats eye. Lingerie clasps. shoe-buclSles of copper and sil- yer, artistic little slides on ribbon, tour maline and other rings elaborate crosses one of amethyst, another of various jew els, and beautifully designed pendants of jet garnets, turquoise and pearls.
 It is an inspiration to see this unusual exhibit and matter of pride to know that such work of art is done in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-03-20
WEEK END HOUSE PARTY

Miss Helen Smith, daughter of Dr. Henry L. Smith, president of Washing ton and Lee university, Lexington Va. is visiting Miss Annie Moore, 1504 Phelan street. Misses Eleanor Struppa of Co., lumbus, Ga, and Grace Harnsberger of Harrisonburg, Va, are spending the weekend with them. The four young ladies were in the class graduating from the Randolph Macon Womans college at Lynchburg, Va last June