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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
FIRST STEP TAKEN TO
ROUND UP RADICALS

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov. 1.-THE
first step toward n roundup of radical
agitators in the Northern West Virginia
coal fields was taken today when de-,
partment of justice agents, assisted by
state authorities, invaded the districts
In which, according to state officials.
Industrial Workers OF the World, Rus
sian and Austrian agitators have been
spreading lawess propaganda. As "A
result Of activity Of radicals, authori-
ties say, many coal miners have failed
10 return to work, and while United
Mine Workers officials have said they
were able to control the situation,
state executives and coal operators said
they feared trouble unless the proph-
ganda was Curbed at once.
According to reports to state huthori-
ties, radical ceuters' exist in Taylor,
Monongalia and Marion counties, and
IN that region the investigation OF the
federal agents centered,
-.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, Nov. H.--Only
q few miners have returned to work In
union mines OF the Central and West
ern Pennsylvania fields and the Pitts
burgh district, according 10 reports re-
ceiVed here early today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14


T.. r. Ault, editor, and George p
Listman and Frank A. Rust members
Of the board Of directors OF the seattle
Union Record. are at liberty today on
bail, following a raid by federal officers
upon the newspaper plant, which Is
owned by the Seattle Central Labor
council. The three were charged with
violation of the espionage act. In ad-
dition, Ault was charged with criminal
libel in connection with editorial COM
ment upon the Centralia shooting Aft
er taking copies Of papers and records
from the office of the Record, the
paper was permitted to resume publ;
cation.
Sixty-one alleged members Of the ].
w w. were in Jail at Tacoma, 10 be-
ing taken into custody by a detail Of
police, deputy sheriffs and American
Legion volunteers upon their arrival
from a logging camp at Mineral, Wash,
OF SO arrested at Spokane after the
Gentralia shooting, 5S were held as l.
w. W. members.
Three men held in Jail at Olympia in
connection with the Centralia shooting
Were taken to the state reform school
at Monroe, following reports that an
armed force of |. w. W planned an
attack on the jail
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
CLEAR SKIES FORECAST,
BUT COLD GRIPS SOUTH

A continuation OF the present fair
weather. is promised in the forecast
given out Friday morning by the local
office of the weather bureau No ma
terial change in the temperature is
predicted,
The minimum temperature registered
at the weather bureau is given at SO de-
grees and weather officials do not be-
lieve that the mercury will go below
this point within the next few days
nor is there indication Of break in
the fair weather In the INN mediate fu-
ture.
Virtually the entire southeast was in
the grip of a cold wave today with
freezing temperatures in the interior
of the gulf states, except Florida, and
heavy frost on the middle gulf coast. 1t
also was much colder In the Atlantic
states and on the east gulf coast,
There will be heavy frost again to-
night on the middle gulf coast light
to heavy frost on the South Atlantic
coast as far as North Florida, and
temperature near or below freezing in
the interior south.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
LUC|EN LAUGHTER
MUST CO TOPR|SON
Sentence of Former Memphis
Bootlegger Affirmed by
U. S. Court.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov 14,--The presi-
dent of the United States is the only
person who can say when the war
with Germany ended and therefore the
sale or carrying of intoxicating liquors
into territory adjacent to military
camp or cantonment is forbidden until
he does so, ruled the United States cir
cult court Of appeals today in affirm-
ing the sentence of Is months In the
federal penitentIary imposed upon Luz
Glen c. Laughter, OF Tarrant county,
Tex, after a trial before the federal
court Of the northern district OF Texas
-
Lucien comes from the famous FAM
lily of Memphis daughters. n. A. Laugh
ter known as king of the bootleggers,"
Is now in the Shelby county workhouse
serving term for pistol totlng.
Lucien has figured in a number Of
arrests on liquor charges made against
persons in and around the Tamble ga :
rage on Mulberry street His name has
long been connected with the traffic In
and around Memphis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
PRINCE Of WALES
BUYSXMAS SEALS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1i.--Before go
ing to Annapolis today TO inspect the
naval academy, the prince Of Wales
purchased 100 Red Cross Christmas
seals from Adrienue Mayer, five-year-
old health crusader. who recently was
decorated by Gen Pershng for making
a perfect score IN the children's health
crusade against disease The sale was
the first made this year and the prince
promised to use the seals on his per-
sonal letters.
Startling facts on public health con-
ditons were shown by the medical ex-
animation Of millions Of men during the
war said the prince In making the
purchase. These facts have demon-
strated clearly the necessity Of attack
Ing harder than ever such menaces AS
tuberculosis. arm sure this worldwide
work has the approval Of every thought
ful person. The seats really represent
the ounce OF prevention wish the
campaign all success
The prince made the trip to An
napolls by train, accompanied By his
suite and American officials.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
MINERS ARE AT WORK
DECLARES TURNBLAKER

KNOXVILLE Tenn, Nov. IA. (Spll
Wage scales to be adopted at the
Washington conference between coal
miners, operators and government rep
resentatives are TO be made the basis
for demands to be made in district 49,
as well as in all other coal fields OF the
country, stated William Turnblaker. ma
tional organizer Of the United Mine
Workers of America today.
Mr.. Turnblaker stated that about ]. 900
miners In the Caryville section and ap-
proxlmately 1000 along the Clear Fork
branch OF the Southern railway voted
yesterday to return to work this morn
ing and to not wait for developments
from Washington. No word was re-
ceiVed from the miners in the vicinity
Of Harlan, Pineville or Middlesboro ear
ly this morning but 1t was thought that
they were practically all at work.
A little dissatisfaction exists at Brice-
vile, some OF the miners insisting upon
not beginning work until suitable
wage scale is decided upon at Wash
ington. All mines along the Tennes-
see Central are said to be In operation.
Mr., Turnblaker declared that operators
acted in bad faith when they declined
to send representatives to the WASH
ington conference He predicted that
Secretary of Labor Wilson may send
another invitation requesting their at
tendance. Operators contend that only
a small part OF the miners In the Ten
nessee- Kentucky field have returne6 10
work. a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
DISARM BLACKS# AFTER RACE RIOT
TAKES
STEPS TO PREVENT
FURTHER TROUBLE

WiLMlNGTo Della, Nov. t4,-Sale
Of firearms in, Wilmington has been
stopped and negroes have been warned
to keep OF the streets as a result Of
race trouble here last night following
the murder Of one policeman and prob
ably mortally woundina OF another by
negroes,
Fearing that enrased citizens might
attempt to lynch the three negroes
charged with the crime, the police last
night removed the prisoners from this
city. The negroes, lemuel, James and
John Price, brothers, are being held
at the central police station In Phlla-
deiphia.
The city was quiet today but the po-
lice have been instructed To prevent
the assemhlage of crowds, and rifles
and machine guns are at police head
quarters
The murdered policeman was Thomas
l., Zehley Harry 4. Pierce the wounded
policeman, was shot three times and
Is not expected to live,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14

The shooting occurred when the two
patrolmen went TO the Price home to
investigate the stealing hast week OF
scores OF guns from gun store The
guns had been pawued In this city,
As the two policemen entered the
Price house the negroes were IN he'd,
but drawing revOlvers from under their
pillows they started shooting, Lemuel
Is said to have shot Hebley through
the heart, while Pierce WAS shot twice
through the lungs, The latter staggered
to the street where he fell, The ne
groes ran from the house with reVolvcr2
in their hands
Attorney General Renhardt Of Della.
ware and his assistants have issued q
statement calling on the citizens to
await action OF the law, The states
attorney said that at the request OF
the state judiciary special session
OF the grand jury would he held Mon
day and the court win meet Thursday
OF next week to dispose of the negroes
cases,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
B|NGHAMTON MAY
GET FIRE STATION

Blnghamton Will be protected by ex-
actly the same police supervision, after
the municipality Is absorbed by the city
OF Memphis on Dec. 1, an now protects
her citizens. That is, under the Mon
teverde reign at the city hail, which
lasts until Jan. |, 1890 And that pro-
lection IL two police officers
Mayor Montoverde, G. B, Quinn, fire
and police commissioner Ar b. Mason,
commissioner OF streets, bridges anu
sewers Joe b, Burney police chief, and
Mike Fitzmorrls, fire chief, motored to
the suburb Friday morning TO look over
the ground. The decision with regard
to policing Binghamton, after 1t III
brought within the corporate limits OF
the city of Memphis, was reached after
the trip, according TO Commissioner
Quinn
Erection Of new fire station proba-
bly, viii be necessasry after Dec. /,
While the fire hydrants, when installed.
were made OF the same model used in
Memphis and the water company be-
longs to the municipality Of Bingham
ton, the pumping station Is operated
by the Binghamton Light and Power
company, a privately owned corporation.
Its franchise contains a clause. II is
understood. that the city Of Blnghamton
or Its successors may purchase this
the north end Of the municipality, Will
be ready for use within ten days, Com
missioner Quinn said Friday
The gratest problem that the city will
have to face will be the sewerage sys-
tenn Connection with the Memphis
mains, In a size which will provide for
future growth, will have to be made.
Policemen and firemen already are
bidding for assignment to the Bingham
ton territory when It becomes part Of
the city, according to Commissioner
Quinn The two patromen who will
guard Binghamton after Jan | will
work under the direction OF the sergeant
in charge of the Barksdale police sta
ton, Quinn says.
Later, though, 1t is probable that
the Paine administration will erect
police station In the territory and place
a sergeant In charge Of the force How
ever, that Is a matter OF speculation,
which must rest unanswered until after
Mayor-eleGt Paine and his conferees
take office on Jan. /.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
sIEEslIEsI lSSIS II EsRg

MAXIMUM II
Sun sets today 4:55 pm. Rises tomor
tonight. Precipitation, none,
Tennessee-Fair, little change in tenn
perature.
Miseissippi---Fair, freezing tempera-
ture in north, close to freezing in cen
tral, heavy frost near coast; slightly
warmer Saturday.
Arkansas--Fair, continued cold, freez-
ing: rising temperature saturday In
west.
Alabama-Fair, freezing temperature
in north close to freezing in central,
heavy frost near coast; slightly warmer
Saturday.
Kentucky--Fair, little change in tenn
perature.
Lousiana--Fair, continued cold, heavy
frost, killing in interior.
Oklahoma continued cold,
freezing temperature.
East Texas-Fair not quite so cold
in northwest heavy frost ini interior
except in lower Rio Grande valley.
West 'rexas-Fair, not quite so cold
In north and west,
North Carolina--Fsir, slightly warmer
in southeast,
\ South Carollna--Fair, temperature
close to freezing In interior frost on
coast
Georgia--Fair, slightly warmer
FioridaS- Fair, colder in central and
south, probable light frost in north
kansas-Fair. warmer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
BANKERS BUFFET
AND WARDROBE IS
| LOOTED BY THIEF
!. S. SmithWiCk Latest Vic
tim of DilettanteS Operating
With Freedom in Residence
Sections.

It will make 'em go round and
.Found these days when it's hard TO
get. We speak of good red liquor
Backed up creme de menthe.
n p. s. Smithwick, president of the
,First National bank, today is mourning
the loss OF four expensive suits OF
clothes two pistols, a box OF good ci-
gars, and the ruin Of one buffet. In
addition, he Is out about a pint of good
whisky and q portion Of q bottle OF
creme de menthe. Therein lies the
tale
Willett street bound for the downtown
Section, about 2 o'clock Thursday al
ternoon. She thought she shut the
Afront door light, but subsequent events
proved that a weather strip prevented
sthe door from closing tightly,
& A daylight burglar, taking advantage
Ief the open door, labored on a beautl-
lful buffet with a jimmy or chisel. The
force he used ruined the piece Of fur-
Sniture.
Several hundred dollars worth OF jew
salry left on, dresser by Mrs. Smith-
Mick remained untouched during the
visit of the thief, that worthy apparently
shifting more valuable plunder In the
shape Of some priceless liquid refresh-
#ment,
Evidently the burglar then dlscoy,.
cred a guest decanter of whisky, when
he drank He also opened bottle OF
creme de menthe. Heartened by the
inward glow, he repaired to Mr.. S.ntth :
wiclx's bedroom, changed his suit for
one which cost the banker $12O, gath
cred three other suits, the pistols and
cigars and departed. The only clew
he left was his worn pair of suspenders
on the stairway. Detectives Joyce ana
Bishop viewed his handiwork about !
O'clock, but found no other trace OF
the robber Bloodhounds later were
put on the trail but lost the scent.
But Mr. ~Smithwiek is not the only
First National official who has no use
for thieves today M. r, Tapp, teller
81 the bank, reported that his automo-
bile, which contained a ladies' blue
serge suit and a tair of army blankets
M package, had d@been stolen from IN
frnnt OF the bank
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
CHICAGO GETS READY TO
PUT ON SHOW SATURDAY

CHICAGO. Nov. 14.-Four hundred
reservations at downtown cafes had
been booked today in anticipation OF
the issuance OF an injunction tomorrow
by Federal Judges Carpenter and Fit2-
henry to prevent enforcement Of the
wartime prohibition law. Stocks of
bonded whisky were at the Kentucky
line awaiting favorable court action
here, it was said, and 20,0O0,OO0 gallons
of LIQUOR were available in Chicago
Saloonkeepers here said selling could
be resumed within an hour should the
restraining order against the govern
ment be issued. Many have taken steps
to obtain city licenses.
"The men who open their bars in the
very doubtful event Of a wet decision
will do 50 at great risk" District At
torney Clyne said. "Saloonkeepers can
not presume that the court will allow
the sale of liquor in Chicago. Receipt
of orders for sucA liquor IL violation
of law and will be punished as such"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
SHELBY TO ASK
FOR MEMBER Of
ELECTION BOARD
Democrats Believe Capt.
BraCkin'S Successor Should
Come From Memphis.
State Board Appoints.

Members Of the Democratic party in
Shelby county win make every effort
to have a Memphian appointed as a
member Of the state board OF elections
10 succeed the late Capt J. NJ. Bracllin
The appointment is due to West Ten
nessee, as Capt. Brackin represented
this end Of the state board.
1t should be due to Memphis and
Shelby county for riany reasons.
Shelby has had only one mem-
Der Of the state election board, although
It has for years maintained the STAN
dards of Democracy, and has given the
nominees of the party loyal and un-
swerving support, and through the
Democratic majorities rolled up in this
county, has on more than one occa-
SION contributed largely to the success
of the party In the state.
The vacancy will be filled by the
remaining, members OF the election
board, Lift, j, Pardue and j, II. Myers
the latter being the Republican mem
Der, In the event that no appointment
is made within 80 days, the law pro-
vides that vacancy may be filled by
three STATE officials, the treasurer. sec
retary of state and the comptroller.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
COURT UPHOLDS
MRS. MOORE'S WILL
Motion for New Trial Is Over
ruled by Chancellor
Heiskell.

The remarkable win Of the late Mrs,
charlotte Blood Moore, widow of the
@le William II. Moore. Memphis dry
goods merchant, which WAS sci IN aft.
er the 100000 estate had been admin
stered ana II was stated that no VIII
was FOUND, was sustained by Chnncel-
lor HeIakell. OF the First ehancery court
tnday when he overruled a motion for
a new trial OF the case.
Those who sustained the admlnistra-
uon OF the estate and declared no will
was ever found were Mrs. Emma
Schulte and Mrs. Henrietta Urouhart, of
ia'tls koCk. sisters OF Mrs Moore and
", H. Miller named administrator of
the estate, The case will be appealed
TO the court Of civil appeals.
chancellor Helskell In reviewing the
sase srlday said that the evidence
proved conolusiVey 10 his mind that a
win had been established ana That the
lufys finding was correct lie said
the chain Of evidence linz by link prov-
ed ooncluaively To hia mind and to that
Qt the jury that Mrs, Moore left a VIII.
9a1sfn fraud Was nrActiced To establish
tp9 Il Mas one of me greatest
s Esfegs w hIs 1S; sficlFk sAt ever
whom Mrs, Moofs lived Al the time of Of
her death, declared on the Witness stand
that he presented Mrs, Moores will TO
W H. Miller In the Hotel Gayoso the
day following Mrs Moore's funeral, HIS
deesorlptlon OF the will Tailed substantt-
ally with the testimony OF Adam Tett,
OF the II. j.. Guion company, who drew
the will
Under the administration the bulk
Of the large estate went TO Mrs.
Schultz and Mrs, Urquhart, while un-
der the VIII the bulk OF the estate went
to the William X. Moore School OF
Technology, founded by Mrs, Moore 3
husband, while only $40 each was be.
queathed to the sisters, who are wealthy
In their own names.
j. W. tCanada, Leo Goodman and
AuVergnc Williams were attorneys for
the School Of Technology and were In
strumental In establishing the Will, while
Judge Thomas NJ, Scruggs and St John
Waddell represented the sisters and the
administration OF the estate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
TRAINS COLLIDE NEAR
EDENW0LD; FOUR HURT

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov i4.--Louis-
vile & Nashville passenger train No. 1.
Nashville to Cincinnati, collided with
the rear Of freight train near Eden
void. east of Nashville, early today.
NJ. Comins, Louisville, engineer r. II.
Jackson, engineer; g. s. bryant and n.
~ Brown, Nashville. firemen. were in
iured.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
FEAR BIG ORE ship
LOST IN LAKE GALE

SAULT STE MARIE, Mich, Nov. Ia,
From reports OF wreckage off Mani-
tou island, at the tip Of. Keweenaw
point, it is feared the big ore carrier
John Owen, reported overdue, was lost
In the heavy gale that has ragged over
Lake Superior throughout the week.
jncoRfirmed reports from Grand
Marais, between here and Marquette
on the south shore of Lake Superior, are
to the effect that an unknowns steamer
has gone to pieces near that point,
probably in the gale yesterday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
PROBE OF ELECTION
FRAUD CARRIED OVER

Bills of indictments charging certain
persons with election frauds during the
election on Nov were not presented
to the grand jury Friday, although that
body considered certain reports and
discussed the matter at their session
II Is said bills viii be drawn and pre-
sented to the grand jury next Tuesday
The grand jury has not yet completed
its investigation OF the charges
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
MATCH SALE NETS
$1,000 FOR HOME

Thirty-three hundred dollars We're Sc
cured In the recent match day sale for
the benefit OF the Memphis Sunshine
Home for Aged Men, according TO a re-
mittee of women who had charge Of
sales, The committee met at the Y.
M c. A.
Officers of the organization which
conceived and put over the match sale
day are: Mrs, j. l.. Hyatt, president; /;
Mrs. J. T. Hinton. first vice president, I,
Mrs. n. r.. Hunter, second vice-prssi-
dent; Mrs. J, i. Hill, secretary; Mrs.
L. N. Nolen. secretary, and Mrs. L.
Ray treasurer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
WANT COMMISSION TO
CONSIDER MUD ISLE

Request that they consider and out
line a definite policy as to Mud island
whether it should be built up and
utilized by the CITY, or destreyed-will
be made Of the Mississippi River com
mission by a committee from Chamber
or Commerce when the commissioners
arrive in Memphis Monday or Tuesday
OF next week. The traffic and trans
portation committee, of which W M.
solomon is chairman, and the COM
inunity building committee, headed by
G. G. Hanson, met in Joint session Fri
day at 1890 o'clock to select conn
mittee to formulate details of--this re-
quest and convey it to the commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
Pardue Favors Shelby,

Mr. Parduc has hundreds of close
personal and political friends In Mem
phis and they believe that he will be
II clined to vote for n Shelby county
man. 1t is probable that even the Re-
publican member, who comes from East
Tennessee, would be willing to agree
upon a man from Shelby county as
the appointment in any event will come
to this end of the state.
The influence of Officials connected
with the state administration will be
sought In suggesting that tue appoints
Taent should come 10 Shelby county
The influence of Gov A. III Roberts
Will also be counted upon In the ap-
pointmeht and 1t Is believed by leading
men in local Democratic councils that
he will be disposed to favor Memphian
for this important position.
No names Lave been suggested as
yet, but 1t Is probable that conferences
will be held within few days and that
some suitable man will be suggested
for the appointment
The appointment will be made for tho
unexpired term of Capt. Brackin or
until the next legislature meets, as va
oancies occurring during a Legislative
term are filled by the general assem-
bly,, In the original law, vacancies were
filled by the governor but that por-
tion Of the law was changed soon
afterward
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
GEN. WRIGHT ILL;
CONDITION SERIOUS

Gen. Luke E. Wright, one of the lead
ing members of the Memphis bar and
former secretary of war under President
son avenue. Reports from his home
Friday were to the effect that there
has been very little change in his con-
dltion during the past "a hours.
Gen. Wright, who is 73 years Of age
in reported to be very weak and it has
services of trained nurses for him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
GIANT PLANE STARTS
UPON LONG FLIGHT

MlNEOLA, N. Y, Nov 14-Vice-
Admiral Mark Kerr's giant Handley-
Page bombing pane took the air from
Mitchell field shortly after I O'Clock
this morning for a nonstop flight to
Chicago. The plane carried eight pas
sengers and S.G0e pounds Of express for
the American Railway Express COM
pany Admiral Kerr expected the trip
10 take about 10 hours.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
NEW INSTRUCTOR OF
MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS

Arrangements have practically been
.comnletea Tor the employment OF Prof
n h Hawke, local musician, as in
struetor Of music in the public schools
of Memphis. The music committee Of
the Chamber Of Commerce, Of which
n, X. Barrow Is chairman. has assisted
the board of education In financial
way In securing the services of Prof,
Hawke.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-14
VESSEL IN DISTRESS.

BOSTON. Nov. 1.-THE shipping
board steamer Boston Bridge was re-
ported in distress in radio message
picked up today, She is bound from
Seville for New York The message
said her turbines were broken and
asked vessels In the vicinity to stand
by Her position was given as latitude
35.06. longitude 5l.l5