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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
CANDIDATES GALORE
FOR COUNTY REGISTER.

The fact that County Register John
L. Sullivan is slated for the Lexington
postoffice and will retire from the of
flee he now holds, has caused a multi
plicity of candidates to appear as as
pirants for the county office to be fill
ed by the April term of the County
Court and to serve until the First
Monday in September following the
August election. The known candi-
dates for Register are J. R. Dennison,
R. l.. Douglass, Miss Jessie Mccall,
Nealy Scates, and j. G. Peterson, the
latter former incumbent and there
may be others.
If County Trustee w. F. Appleby
receives his appointment and confirm
alton as United States Marshal for
West Tennessee before the first Mon
day in April, the office of Trustee win
also be filled by the court at that
time. We understand that Mr.. w. W.
Rogers, the Republican nominee, will
appear before the court as a candidate
but Hon. F. NJ. Davis, who was a can
didate in the Republican primary
and received the highest vote and was
not then recognized by the Republican
Executive Committee, will not be
candidate before the court.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17

Rat Snap (Elk) dries 'em up-no
smeIl-ready for use-safe.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
FRIEDA HEMPEL IN JACKSON.

Frieda Hempel has been secured by
Miss Louise Mercer for her last and
greatest musical event for the season
at Jackson, Tenn, where she will ap-
pear at the Marlowe Theatre, Thurs
day, March both. She will be assisted
by Coenread Bos, greatest of all ac-
campanists and Louis Fritze flutist.
We had begun to recognize Gala
Curci as the worlds greatest soprano.
However, this artist must now give
way to the superlative Hempel, for
such has been decreed by the worlds
greatest critics.
Probably the highest honor ever ae-
corded any musician was Hempel's
when she was chosen from the worlds
living singers to impersonats the I'M
mortal Jenny Lind in the Historical
Centenniol Concert, Carnegie Hall.
New York City, October 9Th, 1920, the
one hundreth anniversary of the birth
of the Swedish Nightingale. Nine.
Hempel on this occasion appeared in a
costume a reproduction of the one
worn by Jenny Lind singing the same
songs as this artist and using for her
accompaniment the old square Chick
ering piano owned by Jenny Lind.
Hempel is now known as the "Jenny
Lind of to-day" The voice Of Jenny
Lind is only memory but that Of
Hempel will live forever through the
recreation Of the Edison Company.
Many residents of this vicinity have
enjoyed Miss MERGERS offerings of
this season and it is understood even
a greater number will attend the
Hempel Concert.
Reservations may be secured in per-
son or by mail at McCowat- Mercer
Printing Co., Jackson, Tenn.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
CAPTAIN BROWNING
MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the Democrats of the Eighth Con
gressional DISTRICT:

To the Democrats of the Eighth Con-
gressional DISTRICT:
Prompted by the same aspirations
that guided my course two years ago,
/ hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Con-
gress from the Eighth District, sub
ject to the primary next August. 1t
is a source of great pride to me that
at time of tremendous upheavel, un-
certainty and unrest, / led my ticket
in every county in the District except
one, and in that county my opponent
lost more in proportion from his tick
ct than did for mine. The major.
ity Of Harding over Cox in the Dis
trcit was 1875, while that of my op-
ponent over me was $50. The COM
plete failure of the Republican party
to grant any relief from the two
heavy burdens of taxation and from
the stagnation of business leaves the
outcome no longer in doubt. | have
every assurance that ! can sustain the
same relation to my ticket again this
year.
iHc idCt IuhJ UuI parry tutulE
have been so misunderstood should be
no Encouragement to us now after
time for sober reflection by our peo-
pie. The glowing promises held out
to them by the opposition are now but
receding phantoms of memory, and in
their wake lie the shattered hope of
the deceived.
1t is nay purpose to make a thor
ough canvass of every County in the
District and present my views on the
issues touching our national life and
the welfare and happiness of our peo-.
pie.
/ am grateful for the past honors
done me by my party, and hoFs to
justify that confidence by creditable
service to the people of the Eighth
Congressional District.
Faithfully yours, 81
GORDON BROWNING. %
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
VITAL STATISTICS
in TENNESSEE

The division of Vital Statistics had
so far completed its tabulations for
1921 last week that it could show that
in that year were 24,931 deaths in
Tennessee, exclusive of still births, of
which there were 1886. These fig
ures were 3,460 under those of 1920. A
like decrease is noted in many if not
all the other states. Last year also
showed the lowest number of deaths
from tuberculosis ever recorded in
Tennessee. Typhoid fever was lie
cause of sos deaths in this state last
year and 434 in 1920, which shows an
increase of 1T for 1921. 522 of the
deaths from Typhoid occurred outside
of the cities, which may be accounted
for in the fact that vaccination
against the disease is practiced in the
cities more than in the country. Ma
laria prevails in less than one-third Of
the State, yet it claimed 304 victims
in 1921, as compared with 205 in 1920,
being much more prevalent in
the rural districts than for many
years. Other causes Of death were as
follows in 1921 as compared with
1922: Appendicitis, 80, against $50;
cancer, 13 less in '21 than in 20; 8
from hydrophobia in 1921 and AZ from
tetanus or lockjaw; measles a reduc-
tion of 178 in '21; scarlet fever a re-
duction of II; but one more from Dip
theria; in 1921 there were 404 deaths
from homicide in Tennessee, about
half of which occurred in the five big
cities Of the State, but in 1920 there
were but 1923 homicides. Many of the
recorded in the cities were
caused at points outside the state, the
vistims being carried to hospitals in
those cities.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
HIGH SCHOOL.

Each week finds new students in
our classes.
Esq. G. w. Stewart was with US
Monday morning and visited our class
in the study of Civil Government.
DR.. Johnston conducted chapel ex-
ercises for us Monday morning. He
also heard the report made by the
class in Civics on the criminal docket
of the late Circuit Court.
A great number Of students are alb
sent just now on account of sickness.
Mr.. Amis has had a rather serious
time for more than week but is bet
ter now and we hope that he will soon
be able to be with his classes again.
Miss AIDA Roberts has been doing
most excellent work in substituting
for Mr.. Amis during his sickness.
Students who work, rarely fail in
any subject. Parents, do you call for
your child's report at the end of each
month? You should do so if the
grades are not what they should be,
you should join with the teacher in
trying to bring them higher next
time. Next week is test week again.
Don't fail to see what is made.
The principal has promised to de-
liver the class address at the close of
the school at Scott's Hill.
The program given Friday morning
by the seventh grade was splendid. 1t
would have done credit to pupils
much more advanced. II was highly
enjoyed by the entire student body.
The Lexington High School will
open the baseball season on the High
School grounds here next Tuesday af-
ternoon at three o'clock, March 2lst,
with Humboldt. Our boys have been
doing some hard practice this week
and a good game is expected.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
LEXINGTON, TENNESSEE, FRIDAY. MARCH II, 1922
MEN,
DEALERS AND FARMERS.

County Agent H. A. Powers arrang-
cd and pulled off here last Monday a
conference between representatives OF
Fertilizer factories and the dealers
and some farmers of the county, for
the purpose of ascertaining the best
prices at which commercial fertilizers
could be had for use this year by all
who cared to go into the cooperative
movement.
Prices were submitted and after
Chester county men present had stat
ed that the banks of their county were
financing Chester county farmers in
The purchase Of fertilizers this year,
the following men were appointed to
confer with the Henderson county
banks for the same purpose: Luray
Bank, Irby X. Pope; Central State
Bank, e. l.. Fesmire Citizens Bank Of
lexington, Gran M. Douglass; Scott's
Hill Bank, Tom Smith; Peoples Bank,
|Sardis, H. A. Ross; Wildersville
Bank, R. Gibson-and County Agent
N. A. Powers said he would go to Dar-
den this week and would confer with
The Bank at that place.
The fertilizer companies had some
wide e-awake young men here to rep
resent them, as follows: Tennessee
Chemical Company, Nashville, MIR.
Woods; Virginia Carolina Co., mt.
Pleasant branch) Mr.. Lord; and the
Tupelo, Mississippi Fertilizer Fac
Story, Mr.. Spight. Taking the freight
rates into consideration and the
amount of business in contemplation,
these representatives offered some
good prices. Other representatives
were invited to be present, but failed
to show up-a fact which should be
remembered by Henderson county fer
'tilizer buyers.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
EPwORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM.

March 10, 6:15 p. m.
Subject: "Fooish Excuses"
Opening Prayer-Leader.
Song-"All for Christ"
Scripture observation-disclosures.
Duet-Mrs. Duncan Benness, Mrs
U. G.. Hearn.
Typical Examples Of Excuses
Elizabeth Beasley.
IAN Age Of Many Activities. An
ME Whitfield.
The 1'm-Too- Busy Man. L.
Bobbitt.
The Excuse of Unpreparedness."-
Mrs. Hurt.
Modern Laziness. Louise Gid
con.
The Unexpressed Excuse of Indif-
ference.".Mrs. J. c. Moore.
Sentenced prayers followed by the
League Benedicnon.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
BONUS ISSUE is
VIRTUALLY DEAD.

Washington, March 13.-The SOL
der bonus bill is virtually dead for
this session of Congress, according to
all indications to-day.
Although the modified bonus meas
ure is scheduled to be reported favor
ably to the House today and probably
will be passed in the lower chamber
on next Monday, it is more certain
than ever that the Senate will indefi-
nitely hold up the bill, with the
chances being about 10 to ] that no
action will be taken by the upper
chamber until the next session which
starts in December.
Then the bonus agitation would
start all over again. -Tennessean.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
CIVIL APPEALS COURT
RENDERS DECISIONS.

The Court of Civil Appeals at
Jackson, last Saturday, reversed the
lower court and dismissed the bills in
the two Chancery cases of S. J. Walk.
er VS.. J. r. Page and S. J. Walker VS..
John Olive. In the Chancery cases Of
Ester Lee Sisk VS.. ]. s. Smith ct al,
and w. F. Potts and wife VS.. J. v.
Coffman, Trustee, the lower court de-
cision was affirmed, ]. s. Smith ct al
and W. F. Potts and wife losing their
suits. We understand that all the
cases will be appealed to the Supreme
court. The Milan case is the only
one remaining undecided of the five
that were appealed from the Hender-
son county Chancery Court.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
NOTICE To AUTOMOBILE
OWNERS.

After April LIST, 1922, all automobile
owners in the Town Of Lexington, who
have failed to register their automo-
bile with Recorder and secured a Ii
cense Tag, will be fined in accordance
with the Ordinance Of said Town.
By order Of the Board
II. B. AUSTIN, Recorder.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17

One candidate for the Senate when
asked what he was saying about the
bonus, replied that he was not max
ing political speeches" The bonus
question is not political-not even ex-
elusively white. 1t would apply to all
who participated in the World War.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
ENTERTAINED.

An evening was spent quite pleas
.antly by those who enjoyed the hos
[pitality of Mr.. and Mrs. H. ID. Lawson,
|of jackson, who entertained the
Bridge Club, at the home Of their pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank Stewart,
on last Thursday.
The st. Patrick's idea was carried
|out in every detail. The lucky prize
winners were Mesdames Samuel T.
Parker and w. L. Darden and Messrs.
John Powers and E. L. Drake.
A delicious salad course was serv-
Spray materials pay BIG.-Elk.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17

Clifton, Wayne county, situated on
the Tennessee river, has a unique in
dustry in button factory, the but
tons made from muscle shells, with an
unlimited supply of raw material.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17
SEED AND EATING POTATOES.

l have Nancy Hall Sweet potato
seed for sale at $1.00 per bushel. Eat,
ing potatoes same price. Pou cam
beat 'em. Il.
J. F. WINSLOW, I
Lexington, Tenn
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1922-03-17

Boysl Big line Of base ball goods
and you get Elk trade tickets with ev-
cry purchase.-Elk.
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
NEW CLEWS FOUND I.
!. IN SLAYING OF GIRL
Five Men Questioned and One
n Will Be Kept Under
4 Surveillance.

A. c. Hart, Prosecutor OF Bergen
county. directing the investigation into
the murder Of Miss Christine Hervish,
II, whose body was found Friday morn
ing near greenhouse at Wellington,
N J., said last night that he had come
upon several important clews and that
detectives were watching one man whose
connection with the case Is believed to
I,be of the greatest Importance.
Detectives questioned John Or1awsky,
IS, OF 22 James street, Wellington, for
two hours yesterday and then released
him when they were convinced that he
knew nothing Of how the girl came to
her death. He was brought into the
investigation when he gave the Her
wish girls key. which ne said he had
picked up from roadway near by. to a
patrolman. Orlawsky had scratches on
his face and hands. but he said he got
them while playing with a cat.
Four other. men were. questioned, but
at least two of them were found to
know nothing Of Importance in connec-
ton with the murder. One man whe
was picked up because his face was
scratched was released. when he con-
vinced the detectives that he was
scratched by his wife. The man who lis
under surveillance is said to be in East
Rutherford. corporal of the. State
constabulary has been near the green
house where the girl was killed, but
Prosecutor Hart denied that the State
troopers had been brought into the case.
/ The girls funeral, was held yesterday
from an undertaking establishment In
Wellington and was attended by 100
persons, among them the members of
the Sunday school class to which she
belonged. r
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
BROKERS TO FIGHT
SHIFTING OF DEBT
Clark, Childs & Co. Deny Re-
sponsibility for Chandler
Bros. 4 Co., Bankrupts.

That the decision OF Justice Benedict
I'm the Supreme Court. finding DR.. John
A. Kilmore of Mechanicsburg. Pa. en-
titled to recover from Clark. Childs &
Co. stock brokers. $500 which he says
he lost through the bankruptcy of
Chandler Bros. & Co. will not stand and
does not constitute precedent for re-
sponsibility for other Chandler Bros. &
Co. accounts Is the view of the firm.
This is set forth in a statement issued
yesterday bysJ. F. A. Clark of the firm
and It's lawyers, Louis Marshal and
Joseph M Proskauer 1t reviewed the
relationship OF Clark, Childs &c Co. to
Chandler Bros. g. Co. during the period
of the events alleged in the Kilmore ac-
ton. as follows:
"A number Of large creditors Of that
firm (Chandler Bros. C Coz undertook
In Mdy, 1891. to reorganize 1t and place
1t on q sound financial basis. To that
end they agreed to postpone or forgive
their own claima amounting to about
100000 and also with the partners
OF the firm to contribute new capital
In cash security aggregating about
$1,000. 900.
Ihey requested US 70 give rtne pene-
fit OF our advice as an experienced and
brokerage firm in improv-
ing the business methods of Chandler
Bros. & Co. and effectIng an economi-
cal administration OF its affairs.
with the sincere intention of saving
this firm and it's creditors from loss we
acceded to this request and for a period
OF not over ten weet3 attempted to rem
der such service. Before the expiration
of that period we notified all concerned
that our efforts could not succeed. We
never profited one penny from these
transactions. as we had for years been
wire correspondents for Chandler Bros.
& Co., receiving the regular commissions
for our work as brokers'.
Because of this endeavor on our part
to save the firm and its creditors from
loss 1t is now charged that We became
responsible in some way for the act of
Chandler Bros. & Co. which we could
not control and In Which. we had no part.
The long and honorable record Of our
firm and the consistent and wholehearted
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
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The New York herald., 1922-12-04
Expelled From Ireland,

The Misses Mary and Nora Moloney.
members OF the anti-Free State organ
ization. Daughters of the Republic. also
were second cabin passengers. They
said, they had been expelled from their
county for their activity in behalf Of the
Republicans and that they had come TO
America TO visit relatives and friends.
Alexander S. Wilson Of Wilson Bros.
wool manufacturers of Alva. Scotland.
arrived TO promote exports 70 the United
states. He said that Germany had seri-
ously restricted the importation of wool
and that the best outlet for the Scot
tish manufacturers was America. The
high tariff here, Mr.. Wilson declared,
would not detrimentally affect the out
put Of Scottish wool for this country.
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
YOUTHS WRECK MOTOR
JUST TAKEN BY THEM
Two Uninjured When Car Is
Upset at Corner. !.

Frank Lengaro OF s25 East 222d street
left his touring car In front of the
Moose Club. at 216th street and willet
avenue The Bronx. early last night and
when no returned later to start for home
the machine was gone. Shortly after
ward the police arrested Michael Cen
trella. IS, Of 361 Holland avenue. and
Donald Capettn, IL. OF f12 East 214th
street. and also found the car. which
had been wrecked.
Tho boys told the police they had
started the machine with a key they
found I'm the street and had driven only
a few blocks when they overturned II In
rounding a corner. They boys were not
injured. They were taken TO the Wake
field station by Patrclman Van Halle.
charged with Juvenile delinquency.
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
GENERAL ELECTRIC +.
VOTES PRIZE FUND
100000 Charles H. Coffin
Foundation to Honor Re-
tired President.

The General Electric Company an
nounced yesterday that its board of d.
rectors has set aside a fund Of $4,000
to Ire known as the Charles a. Coffin
Foundation, the income from which,
amounting TO approximately $4,000 a
year, will be available for encouraging
and rewarding service in the electrical
field by giving prizes to its employees.
recognition to lighting, power ana raii-
way companies for Improvement IN SER
vice and fellowships to graduate stu
dents and funds for research work at
technical schools and colleges.
Mr.. Coffin retired from the active
leadership Of the General Electric Com
pany on May 16 and the creation OF
the foundation. so it Is explained py
Gerard Swope, the company's present
president. is designed as an enduring
appreciation Of his life work. WE
A gold medal. to be known az the
Charles A Coffin Medal, will be
awarded annually to the public utility
operating company which, during the
year. has made the greatest contribution
toward increasing the advantages ofthe
use of eectric light and power. The
company receiving the medal also will
receive 81 900 for its employees benefit
or similar fund ~
The, committee administering the
foundation will make similar award
to the electric railway company which
each year makes the greatest contribu-
ton toward increasing the advantages
of electric transportation.
There will be an annual distribution
Of $1,000 in prizes for the most signal
contributions by employees Of the Gen.
| erar Electric Company toward the in.
crease OF its efficiency or progress in
the electrical art. The prizes are par
ticularly designed to further encourage
suggestions from workmen.
There also Is to be $1,000 award
annually for fellowships- TO graduates
Of American colleges and technical
schools, who, upon recommendation of
their respective faculties. have made
such records as to warrant a continue
tion OF research work, either hero or
abroad. Fellowships are 70 be awarded
in the fields of electricity. physics and
physical chemistry.
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
BRUSH FIRE MENACE
STIRS STATEN ISLAND
Appeal win Be Made to
Police Commissioner.

Brush hres in Staten Island towns
have become so numerous that citizens
have decided to appeal to Commissioners
Enright to have the police enforce tho
ordinance requiring that such hres shall
not be kindled without permit. Three
unoccupied dwelling houses at 1o1, 1o3
and 1o5 oakwood avenue Oakwood.
caught fire from burning heap. OF brush
yesterday and were destroyed. They
were owned by Frank oliver. In No
vember six houses in that vicinity were
destroyed by fires originating from SIM
liar sources.
The fires usually are started by boys.
and during the last month there have
been about twelve day on an average.
The New York herald., 1922-12-04
MEXICAN BANDITS KILL
2 AMERICAN WORKERS
Another Wounded and Es-
copes After Ambush Attack.

MEXICO Crrr, Dec. 3 (Associated
Press) Two unidentified Americans
were killed Friday from ambush by
bandits, who attacked a party OF en-
ployees OF the Aguila OIL Company, be-
tween Ixchatlan and Puerto Mexico.
Vera Cruz. Another American Is said
10 have been wounded. but made his
escape. One Mexican was killed.
IT. K wereker. superintendent OF the
Aguila camp at Tlacolula, Vera Cruz,
was kidnapped Thursday. and is being
held for 10000 pesos ransom II Is said
that Wereker Is British subject.
The American Embassy here has been
informed Of the k1iing NJ the two
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