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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
MISSION COUNCIL
GROWING RAPIDLY
It's Organization in Chihuahua,
Mex, Pronounced by Ex-
perts as Model.

In world survey of all mission sWork
during the past year, Miss Belle 1t.
Bennett, LID, president Of tho Won
ans Missionary council Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church, South, told OF
the wonderful forward strides made by
the council in 1918 at the Thursday
morning session of the ninth annual
convention at the First Methodist
church
Increases in membership were shown
in large majority Of the Al confe,-
ences OF the church, and the financial
results last year were most gratifying
many conferences reporting an increase
OF 10 per cent and some as high as 20
per cent. Last year the council raised
and dispensed In It's mission work over
$500, 600 and supported l2I missionaries
In Latin America, Africa and China and
l34 deaconesses In the American field,
For the first time in the history Of
the organization all of the oriental,
Latin American missionaries and Amer
lean deaConeSses are embraced in the
body OF the Woman's Missionary council
The work OF the organization at Chi
huahua, Mexico, has been pronounced
by Or, lnman, the great missionary
authority Of New York, the best or
ganiHed in Mexico, In addition to the
other activities, schools for boys and
girls are maintained. and aettlemont
WORK carried on,
An increase OF IS per cent IN finances
IN imperative for the coming year 4
work, Mr. Bennett declared, on account
OF the dsorganiEed conditions prevail
ing everywhere IN the mission field as
a result Of the war.
Word was received Thursday that
Miss Tseing, native missionary worker
of China, had arrived In this country
and was on her way from Van couver to
Memphis to speak on the work being
carried on by the council In that
country
Following the devotional exercises
Thursday morning, the appointment of
the various committees of the council
were announced,
The Rev Edmund f. Cook ID u,
president, Of the Scariltt Bible Training
school, Kansas city Mo, lead the noon
hour devotional service, taking as ms
subject; The Demand for II New spirit
Of lntcrcession."
Prof lG t. Bishop, Of Thomasvlle,
Ga, viii speak Thursday night on The
Dependent Girl"
"Our Mexican Work in the United
states will be the subject Of the Rev.
J NJ Skinner, of dorado, Texas. at the
Thursday evening session.
An parts of the territory covered by
the organization are well represented,
nearly 800 delegates being present
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
SIalz! VIZ A5IS ISlERg

Tennessee - Cloudy. probably rain.
warmer in central and east
Mississippi-Rain. warmer in south
east.
Arkansas-Cloudy, probably showers
cooler in west
Alabama - Cloudy, probably rain,
warmer In south.
Kentucky-Rain and warmer.
Louisiana-Cloudy, probably showers
Oklahoma--Cloudy, cooler in east;
Friday fair
East Texas-Cloudy, showers In ex-
treme east, cooler in northwest.
West Texas-Generally fair.
North and South Carolina - Fair.
warmer Friday cloudy, probably rain.
Georgia-Cloudy; Friday probably rain
except fair in southeast.
F1orida-Fair except probably rain in
northwest, warmer in central and north
west
Kansas-Partly cloudy; Friday prob
ably unsettled, not much change in tenn
perature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
LICENSES HOLD
COTTON OIL MEN
Government Points Out That
Release of Packers Does
Not Effect Them

WASHINGTON, April 3.-The food
administration called attention today 10
the fact that the presidential procla-
nation issued Tuesday releasing the
packing industry from the adminstra-
tion's control does not release from IL
cense control importers. manufacturers
and distributors of cOttonseed oil and
cottonseed oil products.
The latter commodities, the adminis-
tration emphasized, remain under H.
cense and regulation of the admins
tration and the regulations relating to
them were in no part changed by the
recent presidential proclamation,
War service committees of farmers,
cottOnseed Crushers, refiners and lard
substitute manufacturers meeting here
yesterday adopted resolutions request
ing that the stabilized program for the
industry established by the food ad-
ministration be continued until the sur
plus now son hand can be disposed of.
The committees also opposed the open
ing of the New York produce exchange
for trading in cottonseed oil until the
stabilization program was discontinued.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
ELLIS BELIEVES
BILL WILL PASS
Says Every Change Now
Means Vote for City
Manager Plan.

Members Of tho committee Of 100 who
have been in Nashville almost constant
ly since the Introduction Of the city
manager bill, on their return to Mem
phis feel as much confidence as ever
that 1t will he passed by the lower
house Of the legislature whenever Il
comes mp for a final vote.
They say that membefs OF the leGisla-
ture are rapidly finding out that both
the provisions OF the bill and the real
sentiment in Memphis for and against ID
have been misrepresented TO them
Several members OF the COMMITTEES
said Thursday that they believed, had
the bill been put on its final PASSAGE
Wednesday it could have been passed
but that II was thought best to have II
set for a special order so that few
more votes might make its passage an
absolute certainty
members Of the legislature ara NO
longer blinded to the real facts" said
H. X Ellis Thursday They have no.
ticed that more than 50 Representative
business men, not one OF whom Is seek
ing office, have been In Nashville ASH.
ing for the passage Of the bill They
have also observed that every man, I
working against the bill, either holds
an office or wants one. Every political
trick has been tried 10 defeat tbe bl.
but I believe II will be passed N
The bin as whole, remains nm.
changed as to the principles involved
The only important changes made since
1t was taken to Nashville are the elimi-
nation Of the sections as to public utill-
ties, inclusion Of the city rnanager in
the custer law, and providing for the
election by the voters OF the city tax
assessor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
BLANQUET REACHES
MEXICO IN SAFETY

NEW YORK, April 3.--Geu, Aurelio
Bl0nuuct, Mexican minister of war dur
ing the administration Of President Vic
toriano liuerta. and described as second
in command to Gen Felix DiaZ, recent
~ reported as having undertaken n
revolutionary movement against PreSt-
dent Carran2a has arrived safely in
Mexico after Il very dangerous trip, I
according to an announcement made
here today by Robert @. Gayon, his sec
rctHry,
Banquct was accompanied by Gen
Juan Montana, chief of staff Gen. En-
roue Gonzales, chief Of artillery, col
Francisco Traslosheros, Judge advocate
COZ. Luis Acosta, capt dulllermo Rosas
and two other Mexican officers OF the
old federal army. according to GnNon
The purpose Of Gen, Blanquets re-
turn, Mr.. Gayon said, was to reor-
ganize the Diaz forces overthrow the
Carranza government and establish
the constitution of 1857, which he says
was repudated by Carranza' ana re-
yoke the alleged Confiseatory DEGREES
of the present government
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
METAL MEN ON STRIKE
IN GERMAN CAPITAL

BERLIN, April 5, (By the Associ-
ated Press The zeitung Am Mlttag
announces strike IN Berlin OF tue
metal Industry The strike Involves
only the technical staff and clerks, and
not the workers. The strike ~ due 70
ii rejection nf IA demand for. nm increase
In wages II 1t continues the woflSnsn
are likely 20 be involved
The VossIsohe zeItung says the stutt-
gart streets are filled with great crowds
and that there has been much shoots
Ing. The newspaper adds that the
streets are patroled by armored motors
and police and whole companies of
troops
The soviet congress has been called
to meet In Berlin next week. but IN
is not known how far the congress
will accept Chancellor Scheidemann' >
promise to anchor the soviet principle
in the new constitution
The radical proletarians IN Berlin
again threaten n political strike to Cos
inCide with the soviet congress.
A Munich dispatch to the Franllfurter
Zeltung says the imperial government
has refused Bavaria's demand TO DO
represented at the peace conference.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
HUN ARMY MOVES
ON FRANKFORT TO
FIGHT SPARTACANS
German Troops March After Getting Permit
From French to Enter Zone
of Neutrality.

CoBLENz April g. CBy the Associated ress.)-Gennan
troops opposite the Cobenz bdgehad began moving early
Thursday toward Frankfort where Spaaean revolt has been
causing disorder.
Before entering Frankfort which is in the neutral zone
beyond the French bdgehead based Mayence the German
military authorities obtain permission from the Fehn
Tenth army. ,,-.....
According to information reaching American headquests
here the trouble in Frankfort became serious luesoay
vorkmen formed groups in the streets and eventually @
sormed large warehouse and the members helped tneses
n The food stored there Hundreds filled baskets and SACKS W
food of various kinds ,...- ,.r.n.A - ..t.mntt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
ANTINARC0TIC CASES
GO TO HIGHER COURT

w. d. Kyser. L. S. district attorney,
will present the governments side of
several appeals to the circuit court Of
appeals In Cincinnati next Tuesday.
The cases of A. l.. Sanders, negro
physician, and Leon Thompson. drug
gist. jointly indicted on charge of
conspiracy to violate the Harrison anti
narcotic law and Dr. Benjamin Fried
man, Leon and Joseph Thompson, will
be heard by the higher court. Ap-
peals on both cases have been pending
awaiting action of the Tennessee SUI
preme court which recently upheld con-
yictions in similar cases.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
AUTOMOBILES WANTED.

Mrs j. r. Hinton and Miss Zoe Cole,
of the home service department of the
Red Cross, will have charge of Sc
curing and directing 25 automobiles to
be placed at the service Of the sol
diers at Forrest park. The former
members of the Red Cross motor corps
and others will be pressed into service.
The cars will be decorated under the
supervision of Mines. Hugh Hayley and
Herbert Brooks. Owners OF the cars
are asked to have them at the home
service headquarters, LAG Court ave-
nue., between and O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon for decoration
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
BERLIN PEOPLE LOOK
FOR NEW HUN COUP

LONDON, April S.--A long Berlin
dispatch from Reuters correspondent
comments ON the discomfort nouceao,e
evervwhere among the German people
OF all classes, and the talk OF new
coup being imminenL sympathy with
Spartacism, says the correspondent, -
beginning to invade the better classes,
Including officials, clerks teachers anu
people in similar walks of life. TheE
argue that things cannot be worse, Nnu
th9t poishcvism nj least opens the pros
peCt for better things one day for our
children" as regards food
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
DAUGHTERS REFLECT
MISS P0PPENHEIM

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aprtl Miss
Mary Poppenheim. of Charleston. S. C..
" as reelected president general by the
United Daughters Of the Confederacy
ut its annual convention here today;
An other officers also We're reelected
with the exception OF Mrs. Frank A:
flags and pennants. whose place was
filled by Simon Bolivar Buckner, of
Louisville. The selection of Conven 8.
tion city for next year was deferred
until later in the week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
200, INCLUDING 60 u. S.
OFFICERS, HURT BY BLAST

BRUSSELS. April 8. (French Wire
less service.) 1.-TWO hundred persons,
including so American soldiers, were
injured in an explosion OF gasoline at
Echternach Tuesday. Fifteen OF the
injured are In serious condition.
An American automobile stopped in
the town to take on fuel. The ma
chine caught fire and spread to stored
gasoline Most Of those burned were
spectators who had gathered to watch
the fire
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
REPORT PEOPLE FLEEING
FROM CITY OF BUDAPEST

BERLIN. April g. (By the Associated
that the people are fleeing in increased
numbers from that city, one hundred
and forty prominent political figures
have been arrested, including Joseph
SZteprenyl. former minister OF com"
merce, and Count George karolyi, both
Of whom are in danger OF being sem
fenced to death,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
CORPORATIONS MUST
HURRY UP RETURNS

Penalties will be imposed upon cor
poration who fail to file return Of
their 1918 income by April 20 -Four
collectors, A. l.. Yancey, M. j. Nc
Cormick V. G. Albright and p. j.. Dun
lap are ready to explain and expedite
the filling oNt OF returns for any cor
poration desiring this service. AS It
takes an average time OF about two
hours to fill out one of these formid-
able documents, II behooves all con-
cerned to hasten. The collectors urge
haste because If all walt until the last
day or two the rush will be such that
the collectors will find 1t impossible to
wait on all
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
LIQUOR PRICES FIRM
AND TRADING BRISK

Liquor prices for Thursday were re- =
ported variously from six, six bits"
to seven bucks" a quart although the
increased influx Of travelling men and
week k-end business at the hotels is re-
ported to have sent the bell-hop price
to So and over.
There is ample evidence. however
old timers say, that the ancient and
authenticated amalgamation of bootleg
gers, seeing from, the weather report
that March was the wettest month in
a generation, is trying to go ]. Pluvius
one better during April.
Brokers in case lots are reported to
be plying their trade unabated. In
clination on the part OF Northern dis
tillers to dispose OF stocks before the
drought of July is given as one cause
liquor to the local market
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
G RACTER BUILDERS
CLASS Is PATRIOTIC

nf Aharacter Builders class Of the
q ne largest Bible classes In the
south, plans a big demonstration to the
retHrhing soldiers. The Character
buhaers service flag contained 1863
sts4a when the armistice was signed
9nq many OF those stars represent men
In tie 1i5th.
glHe regular Sunday morning service
Or the class at the church has been
given up, and instead the members Of
the class will meet at the Y, NJ. c. A.
building at o'clock where a patriotic
service viii be held until the arrival OF
the troops
The class then win form in body
leu ny its own drum corps, and march
to- place along the line OF march to
review the parade and participate in
welcoming the regiment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
HINDENBURG VIOLATES
ARMISTlCE BY ORDERS

GENEVA. April 3-Field Marshm
has arrived at Gltwice, northern Silesla,
and contrary to the terms OF the armis-
lice, has ordered II general mohillzatlon
in that region, according to dispatches
to the journal de Geneve,
Owing. to the seriousness, lgnaee Jan
padereNski, the Polish premier, mas
postponed his visit TO Paris, II said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
Y. M. G. A. OPEN TO ALL.

Many inquiries are being received at
the local Y. NJ. c, A. from ut-of- town
people who haye relatives and friends
ina the 115th as to where they may go
to meet their soldier friends.
THE Y, NJ G.. A. building will be
headquarters for all out-of-town peo-
pie to meet their friends among the re-
turning soldiers" said $. NJ, Jackson.
saehe local association will be thrown
wlpe open TO the soldiers and their rcla =
itETes ana friends from over the state
AI iiixhed to M free use OF the Y,
M ". NJ next Sundny.Ht-'N \.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
TO SPEAK At TEMPLE.

Col H. Hausman, one Of the well
known Jewish welfare workers of the
national army service, who has been
located at Camp Pike for some time,
will be the speaker at the Poplar ave-
nue. temple Friday night at o'clock
He will occupy the pulDit during the
absence of Rabbi Fineshrber, who Is
attending a conference in Cincinnati.
Col Hausman is we'll qualified to
speak on welfare work and his topic
will be Jewish Welfare Work In Army
Camps"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
GENERAL SHUTS UPON
HUNGARIAN MISSION

PARIS, April 3, (By the Associated
Press 1t is officially announced that
Cen Jan Christian SHUTS, member OF
the british league Of nations commits
sion. is proceeding to Hungary 10 In
vestigate certain problems arising from
the armistice ON which the supreme
council desires further information.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
What You May Do.

To make the reception to the boys
Of the 115th field artillery a thorough
success the people are asked to do
these things:
/. Deliver 1900 home baked cakes
TO the Y. NJ. c. A. on Madison avenue
before s o'clock Saturday afternoon
2. Have your automobile at Forrest
park to take the boys riding, to their
homes or to the "Y" after and before
the banquet. Call at the "Y" with
your car in the afternoon and see II
YOU can find member or members of
the regiment who want to see the city
q la automobile.
g. Give an armload of cut flowers
to the Red Cross canteen at Union de-
pot some time Saturday in order that
thousands OF blossoms may be gathered
to shower upon the returned heroes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
LEGATION DENIES
REVOLUTION REPORT

WASHINGTON, April "a formal
denial OF reports from Rome that the
Karageorgevitch dynasty had been
overthrown and republic proclaimed
at Belgrade, was issued today by the
legation of the Serbs, Croats and Slo-
venes, A statement last night by the
official Information bureau of the
kingdom characterized the report as
a piece of Italian propaganda.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
ABYSSlNlAN YOUTH
DECLARES SELF KING

Ads ABABA, Abyssinia, April a.
a grandson Of King Johannes II, who
died in 1889, has revolted and declared
himself king under the name OF Theo-
dore. The government has sent out
punitive expedition to put down the
revolution.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
Lovers Barred From Train.

Plans made Wednesday will be sub
iect to correction and revision when
The Chamber OF Commerce hears from
l.. ]. Moss, president OF John A. Denie s
Sons Co who was selected by the
Committee to go to Knoxville, get IN
committee informed as to the plans of
the regiment. He will be expected to
telegraph from Knoxville the exact hour
upon which Col. Berry plans to arrive
with his regiment. He leaves for
Knoxville Thursday afternoon, as the
11bth parades in that city Friday
The privilege OF securing tickets 10
meet the soldiers at the train has been
Widened to take In fathers, brothers
and sisters as well as mothers and
wives. Sweethearts will have to take
their, greeting out in longing, as far
as ina train is concerned, as 1t was
found there would not be room for
them, Tickets to meet the train should
be secured at the Red Cross canteen
at Union depot not later than 5 o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
QUEEN OPERATED ON,

MADRID, April 2--Queen Vctofh
yesterday underwent slight operadci
An announcement today said the q
Grafton was successful.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
VETERANS TOsMARCH
DOWN TOWN STREETS

WASHINGTON April 9-The war department announced to-
sailing transport Washington
April IL, with Third
12O infantry Of the seth dvsn which includes companies
X to NJ. @+#aa-a&
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03

md secorate the banquet board at the
'athMlral and the Y. M. c. A.
AShang out flags and drape bunting
~ fpur homes aud business buildings,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03

The 115th field artillery viii remain
in Memphis 16 hours Sunday, accord
ing TO the telegram received BY Senator
X. d. McKellar from Col. II. S, FERRY,
commander 9f the regiment. ixpect
to arrive in Memphis a, NJ sunday
Leave for Fort oglethorpl midnight
same day" said Col. Berrs S, wire
The parade will start probably about '
O'Clock. 1t Is understood the regiment
is carrying kitchen and dining, cars IN
its special train and Will breakfast on
the train, so that there viii be little
delay after they arrive at the statlon.
The parade is expected to WIND up at
1880 O'Clock at Forrest park,
Senator McIlellar left for Chatta-
nooga Wednesday night and VIII ao
dress the ll5th in that city. He Is ex-
pected to return to Memphis In time 70
participate In the welcome to the SOL
dierS Sunday. ,,,,
The committee has asked the I,etP Pu9Ihis 9hs
to keep Forrest park clear until tns
regiment can march In and dlsoano.
II Is also desired that the vacant lot
north of the park be kept clear lot
this same reason,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
MANY Thought Him Drunk,

Eleven witnesses testified wednesday
for the state. Late IN the AFTERNOON
Miss Frances Lowrey, one OF the pupl'
nurses nj the General hospital, VINO
was with Miss Maxwell Miss HarNel,
Miss Williams and Miss Westmoreland
when the accident occurred, told her
version of the tragedy,
Five witnesses testified during tne
afternoon that the defendant was IN
an intoxicated condition when he drove
his ear into the girls as they were
crossing the street Three were police
officers, Patromen llamm, Sandersoh
and White, who went to the scene IN
the patrol wagon after the accident
W = Stiog, Of the Memphis Gas, Il
Electric company and c., ID, Riley
police reporter were the other two,
y n duncan, Of Webb, Miss, tes-
titled that he fell aud injured ms ieS
irving TO get out Of the way OF Woold-
ridges car Just before the man ran
down the young women.
Clarence Friedman, attorney hehro
the impact while In his room over me
yellow Dog restaurant and opened his
window aud looked out, Tie SAID MISS
HarySlls body was under the car wheh
he got Oh the scene.
MANY photographs Of Madison ana
SECOND are displayed to assist the wit
nesscs TO testify and the jurors to see
tho scene of the accidchI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03

Street fighting followed an attempt
bv the local authorities 20 gam con-
troll of the situation, Inc ustIilaH
head were then called on for help
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03
Reassemble at Y. nj, G. A.

The regiment will be .reassembled at
the Y. NJ c, A., according to the de-
70 form in line and march back to the
Union g. rT1't depot by o'clock. II the proper
response is made by the citizens. to
the committees appeal for automobiles;
he on hand at the park to take any
number of the boys from the park to
the Y. N. C. A. after the banquet,
At O'clock the Red Cross eanteen se
will serve a delectable supper before
the bovs entrain to depart for Fort
Oglethorpe, Ga. The menu will consist
Of chicken, salads, crystalllzed, apples,
rolls and coffee with home made lemon
The committee has invited Bishop
Thos, r, Gaior and Senator X, d, Nc
Keilar to make brief addresses to the
boys at the banquet. Col, Berry and
Lieut.. Col. Bacon will be expected 70
RAJ oil rnent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-03

North on Mulberry to Butler
West on Butler to Main
North on Main to Monroe.
West on Monroe to Front,
North on Front to Court.
East on Court to Main.
North on Main to Poplar.
East on Poplar to Third.
South on Third to Court
West on Court to Second, ~
South on Second to Monroe,
East on Monroe to Forrest park.