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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
MERCHANTS WILL
STRESS VALUE Of
COMMUNITY WORK
Cotton States Association Will
Begin Sixth Annual COnVen.
tiOn Tuesday-ReCord At
tendance Expected.

The sixth annual convention OF the
Cotton States Merchants association
win begin three days session at the
Hotel Chisca Tuesday morning.
Last years convention, held during the
war, was devoted largely to discus
sion of war activities and plans for
recreation work. This year the key
note Of most OF the addresses viii be
the value to every community Of CO.
operation between the merchant, the
banker and the citizens and the need
OF an appreciation Of the community
spirit in bringing the people Of town
and country together In active CO.
operation for real constructive COM
munity building.
The attendance promises to be larger
than at any similar gathering for the
past four years. The association has
close to 5000 members. A number ar
rived during Monday, including several
members OF the board of governors
who represent the six states included
in the membership. The board men,
bers will hold an informal meeting
Monday night to make final arrange.
ments for the convention which will
meet for its first session at 9:15 O'Clock
Tuesday morning.
Gov A. H. Roberts, OF Tennessee, and
Sergt Alvin-C. York, acclaimed as the
greatest hero Of the world war, will be
the special guests OF honor. Gov Rob
erts will deliver the address Of welcoms
speak briefly during the morning ses'
Sergt. York. viii arrive Tuesday
morning with his wife. They will be
the guests of Leslie M. Stratton dur
ing their stay in Memphis. Sergt. York
comes to- Memphis for the purpose q
opening his campaign for the Alvin c
York foundation, which has been char.
tered to raise funds for building and
maintaining school for mountain boys
and girls to be located in Sergt. York;
native county, Fentress. He viii lee
ture Wednesday night at the New Ly'
ric theater.
Two gentlemen with similar names
will deliver two of the principal ad-
dresses. Curtis M, johnson. Rush city
MINI, a splendid speaker, will outlin,
the methods he followed as o small
town merchant IN aiding In the Worl
/ FOR securing better roads. bette
schools ana Il Better community NJ !
chalk tax which he calls ''th
road 10 happiness He Is one. Of thl
big factors In the Maternal Federation
Of Retail implement Dealers. cA,,.,,,
ern Dry Goods association, Richmond
Va, will talk on Better Merchandis
ing.H There will be only three or fou
brief addresses at each session, follow
ed by a general conference. y y
The entertainment features Will IN
clude a boat trip on the Mississppi
dancing at the roof garden a barbe
cue at Overton park, and~yisitS 10 TN
vaudeville theaters.
George A. Lamb, of Bono, Ark, tn
president, will deliver -hiS annual ad
dress Tuesday morning
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
Asserts American
Experts Fear War
From Jap Claims

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.--It was the
unanimous opinion OF American experts
on Far Eastern affairs at Versailles
that war must result from the peace
treaty provision giving Japan control
in the Chinese province Of Shantung
the senate foreign relations committee
was told today by Thomas F, Millard,
an American writer, who was attached
to the Chinese peace delegation.
Because the United States govern
ment intimated 1t would be inexpedi-
ent, China refrained from raising "cer-
tain questions" at the peace conference,
Mr.. MiIlard testified. He said he got
his information on the subject from
the Chinese delegation, whom he ad-
vised ''unofficially" He did not go
into details about the questions China
might have raised. He said, however,
that some Chinese official wanted to
employ two American International
lawyers as advisers but did not do 50
because the United States indicated 1t
would rot favor such plan.
While his expenses were paid by the
Chinese, Mr.. Millard said he had no
salary but simply gave unofficial ad-
vice asked for by the Chinese delegates
because OF his familiarity with Far
Eastern affairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
$2OO,OOO,OOO,OOO PUT
AS TOTAL WAR COST

LONDON, Aug. 1S-The war cost
forty billion pounds, Premier Lloyd
George declared in his speech In the
house Of commons today on the finan-.
cial and industrial situation. Most of
this sum was spent for purposes of de-
struction.
He asserted that the change from
war to peace conditions would take
lust as long as the change from peace
to war. The first outstanding fact. of
the present situation was the alarming
adverse trade balance, he said.
The import restrictions which will
terminate Sept. l. he continued, have
given British manufacturers an oppor-
tunity of making dealing in goods
which otherwise would have been hur-
ried here for foreign countries.
The premier's 8 expected declarations
attracted crowds to the house Of COM
mons today. Virtually every member
was in his seat. Lobbies, galleries and
outside courts we're crowded.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
HERRIN MADE CHIEF
BY RED FOX CLUB

JACKSON. Tenn. Aug. 1s-w. X
Herrin. Of Clarksdale, Miss, was elect
ed president Of the Forked Deer Red
Fox club at the annual election at
Crowford Springs this morning He
has been vice. president of the club for
one year and formerly served as presi-
dent of the National Fox Hunters as
sociation. Thomas B. King, Of Mem
phis. was reelected secretary -treasur-
er for the coming year. having served
In that capacity for 10 years. The re-
nlainder Of the old officers and board
OF directors were reelected.
Because OF the drought at Crawford
the dogs have been unable to Jump a
fox this season, hence no decision has
been reached in the derby. The all
age stakes race Is now on.
George r, James, of Memphis. deiiv-
cred a strong talk yesterday at the pa
vilion on Am MY Brothers Keeper"
Or, Crisler. OF Memphis, spoke last
night on Health and Hygiene a SER
mon, by DR.. fl. Y. waters. OF jackson,
was heard by thousands Sunday after
noon. The event closes tomorrow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
N. y. CITY Strike
DELAYS MILLIONS
Surface Cars Only Ones Run
ming in Metropolis People
Are Resentful.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S---Forced TO reach
its offices by devious routes in rain
storm, commercial New York entered
the second day Of its traction strike
with resentment IN Its heart. With in
terborough, subways and elevated COM
pletely tied up. the citys millions this
morning battled their way into such
surface cars as were running or into
busses and mev.ng vans hastily orga-
nized into semblance Of transporta-
tion system
Residents of upper Manhattan and
the Bronx suffered most, Many despair
ing OF ever reaching the financial dis
trlct by other than extraordinary
means, twice crossed the Hudson In a
three-hour trip to their offices. Ferry
ing from 10th street to Fort Lee, they
made their way down the Jersey side
to the Hudson tubes and thence re-
crossed to Manhattan.
Many offices and stores we're late In
opening. II was not until 10 o'clock
that lower Broadway took on It's usual
business day appearance
Thousands OF jitneys and busses, OPP
Grated by the city filled beyond ca
pacity with workers, clogged the
thoroughfares. Thousands fought In
vain for standing room on each over
loaded trolley car. Trolleys and other
vehicles moved at a snalls pace, Res
were unable to reach their places OF
employment until many hours after
their usual time and Industrial New
York was crippled In consequence.
The New York Central railroad OPP
Grated 20 extra trains OF 10 cars each
between Hudson and Harlem river
points to the Grand Central station
The 10000 extra passengers carried on
these trains In addition TO the regular
traffic, caused an unprecedented con
gestion at tho great terminal.
Fleets OF ferries and other craft
pressed hurriedly Into service piled
to North and East rivers, carrying
passengers between the upper and low.
or ends OF Manhattan island for the
first time In many years.
More than 5000 policemen guarded
the company's property and endeavored
to control the tide Of humanity sweep
ing through the streets. Notwithstand.
Ing the confusion, there was but little
disorder.
An effort to reach an agreement
between the Interborough officials anc
the strike leaders will be made thlS
afternoon Mt conference With Public
Service Commissioner Nixon. Mr., Nix.
on expressed the hope that a compro
mise might be effected. baslng his
hope on the statement attributed tt
President Connolly, Of the brotherhood
that, although the men had made de-
mands for an increase OF so per CEN
in wages, the strike would not have
been called had the company Offered
raise OF 20 per cent In the unsuc
cessful negotiations last week a 10 pei
cent raise was offered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
MAJ. v. |. TERRY
LAST ON TICKET
Joe Williams Probably viii
Back Ben Mathes for
Tax Assessor.
WILLIAMS TICKET.
For Mayor. ]. Williams,
For Commlssioners--o I. Kruger,
II. 4. Bruce, Ed Shelly, w, l.,
Terry,


]. J. williams Monday admitted that
for the present o. !. Kruger, II. T.
Bruce, Nd Sheely and Col, w, l.. Terry
would be his running mates In the mu-
nioipal election In November However
he said, the announcement was not Of
fetal Until he makes an official an
nouncement he OF course has the right
20 make any changes II he so desires
II Is generally believed though that Mr.
Williams win select tne above az his
running mates,
Mr., Williams practically decided on
Lieut,-Col WI Terry Monday, Col,
Terry before tho war was one OF the
most popular offieerS IN the state ma
tlonal guard, eoink win them 70 the
kttxicai border lie served with dis
tEnrtlon In France during the great war,
being III All Of the great battles,
Asked Monday II he would select u
candidate to run for city tax assessor
against n q. Scarborough, Incumbent,
Mr.. williams said he would but was
not prepared now to shy Just who the
candidate would be, II Ia generally be-
lteVed that he WIN back Ben Mathes
for the Job
Mr. Williams said that he ehought
the administration should have AN as
SCISSOR who was entirely In harmony
with It. He said he probably would an
nounce his ticket officially Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
PROMINENT JEWS TO BE
!. HONORED FOR SERVICE

NEW YORK. Aug. lS.--In recognition
OF signal services on behalf Of the Jew
ish people, the American Jewish relief
COMMITTEES Cor sufferers from the war
will. award specially struck medals to
prominent non-Jews IN many states
The names Of the recipients OF this
honor will be announced shortly They
will all be men and women who dur.
Ing the trying years of the war and
In the present crisis OF stricken ,Iewry
have devoted time and energy above
and beyond the line OF duty to fur
thering efforts for the relief OF the
starving Jews abroad,
The American Jewish relief commit
tee is the national organization which
has raised over $2G,0OO,0O0 for Jewish
war relief and its chairman IL Louis
Marshall. Other members OF the COM
mittee are Jacob n Schiff Henry Nor
genthau, Nathan Straus, Felix NJ War
burg, Julius Rosenwald, Cyrus Adler
and long list Of prominent Jews in
every state In the union.
In announcing the plans to award
this medal Henry H. Rosenfelt, direc-
tor OF the committee. said: THE Jews
OF America cannot, and will not. forget
the magnificent service rendered by
men and women not OF their faith. who
at great personal sacrifice have re-
sponded TO the call 10 service IN aiding
r-devastated areas. As a symbol of
Jewry's appreciation for this unstinted
aid and assistance, limited number
OF medals win be awarded TO these men
and women and will serve TO preserve
for posterlty the high humanitarian eff
forts Of these splendid Americans who
are above racial Determinations while
human suffering exists"
The medal Is OF bronze and was de-
signed by J. Kilenyi, now OF New York.
well-known Argentinian sculptor. 1t
Is one OF the finest modern examples
OF the medalurgist's art, The face OF
the medal shows a kneeling woman and
two children grouped appealingly be-
fore figure of Columbia. Behind the
figure Is an alter flanked on each side
by a seyen branched candlestlck and a
Ax pointed star OF David, emblem OF
.isvry since time immemoriaL In re-
yerss the medal bears the inscription.
sEumanity Called and You Nobly Re-
spFnoed."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
RAFID DOG BITES
SEVERAL. NEGROES.

Becoming frightened because her dog
acted strangely Henrietta Partlow, me-
gro woman, united the animal, which
ran hack to its former home and bit
three other negroes. The victims Of
the canine are Carter Meade, 701 Kan
sas street; Lettie White, sos Pennsyl-
yania street, and b. j. Riley, 1876 West
Georgia avenue.
Pearl Meade, wife of Carter Meade,
give the PArtlow woman the dog sew
eral weeks ago. After biting the three
negroes the dog attacked larger dog
and while the two were fighting man
shot both to death with shotgun. The
head was examined by T A. Mantei,
had been afflicted with rabies. The
negroes will take the Pasteur treat
ment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
IS TOLD
BANDITS ACTION
is GRAVE AFFAIR

WASHINGTON, Aug. l8-The American embassy at Mex
leo City instructed today by the state department
datey call upon the Mexican governments for quick action
effect the release of Leuts Paul H. Davis and Harold Peter
American army aviaors who captured by Mexican
bandits Candelaa Texas while patrong the border and
who threatened with death unless $4,000 paid
today.
The capture and detention OF the army flyers Is considered
American citizens held for Members Of the military
forces of country especially when in uniform direct rep
resentatves of their government it said and any injury
affront them regarded breach Of international law
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18

The state departments announcement
said the instructions pointed out the
seriousness with which the United
States government views this situation
and called for immediate adequate ac-
tion. The American consul at Juarez
also was instructed to take all possible
steps with the Mexican authorities there
to secure release and protection OF the
officers.
state department officials said the
ransom demanded would be paid as soon
as information could be had as to where
and to whom the money was to be
delivered, 1t has NOT been decided
whether the United States would fur
nish the sum and charge It against the
Carranza government or call upon the
Mexican government to pay 1t direct.
1t was learned today that the first
intimation that Lieutehants. Davis and
Peterson were missing reached WASH
ington the middle OF last week In dis
patches from the border which said o
peon had reported that two aviators
were In a canyon south Of the border
It was understood that the aviators hao
been compelled to land In Mexico and
were In trouble. American army OFF,
cials on the border were then reported
to be planning to SEND relief TO tht
two men and were given TO understand
that the Mexican Authorities had nj
objection. The next word received was
on Saturday when the capture OF the
two men by bandits was reported Fl
Secretary Baker told a senate com
tnittee today that there was some un'
certainty as. to whether the aviatorl
had landed by mistake in Mexico, or
as they Claimed. had landed on. th'
| American side and were captured there
He added, however, thai ks lld not car
l TO 10 into any more detnIla than th1isl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
BANDITS STAGE
TWO BATTLES
WITH CITIZENS
Detected Twice Trying to
Loot Stores They Flee In
Big Auto Firing at Every
one III Sight.

Bullets punotured homes Ia the vicln-
Ivy Of the. Puryear dfue store, College
street ana McLenore avenue, before
dawn sunday. and whiaaed over the
beds OF the startled occupants when
g band pf automobile burglars who were
flushed while jimmying a door OF the
drug store, shot at every human form
that appeared as they raced away in
their car and ESCAPED.
There were four men In the band
and they first attacked the rear doors
OF the store, Failing 60 pry their way
inside the burglars went TO the front.
The h0ise disturbed citizen living
nearby and he telephoned an alarm to
the Central police office and also tele-
phoned Detective wall Carpenter, who
lives almost opposite the place.
When Carpenter, pistol In hand, ap-
peared on his front porch, the lookout
spied him and Kissed n warning, All
four men carried pistols, and as they
scrambled for their car they began
sending bullets at the detective. He
returned the fire and one or two other
eitisens Joined in the fusillade from
the doors and windows OF their homes.
II Is estimated that 20 or more shots
were fired by the burglars before their
car got from range. Detective Carpen-
ter and citizens, after getting into
clothing, went In pursuit in. another
automobile and Policemen oliver and
Robinson and other patrolmen took up
the chase In police cars. but the rob
Der band had too good lead.
Bullets poured into the homes near
the scene Of battle, but there was no
casualty, unless they were suffered by
the bandits, In their flight the bur
glars abandoned two jimmys, but from
Indications they procured new tools
without delay, for what Is believed Ia
have been the same band wes out be-
fore dawn Monday preparing to loot the
grocery store Of Jacob Bros, 1879
the proprletors, who lives nearby, dis.
covered the robbers at s o'clock as he
was making ready to open the house
for the day, He opened fire with q
pistol and the band returned the fire
several fold, "a they raced away Il
their big Mutpfn0hhe, Nm "A
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
RANSOM MONEY is
RAISED BY COWBOYS

: MARIA, Tex. Aug. 1s.-vice- Presi-
dent H. M. Fennell, of the Maria State
bank, was authorized by wealthy cattle
men Of the Big Bend district to draw
$4,000 in cash from his bank today and
to proceed to >Candelaria, Tex, to de-
liver this sum to Dawkins Fitzpatrick,
for the ransom of Lieuts Davis and
Peterson, American aviators, held for
ransom by bandits In Mexico.
This sum was subscribed in 15 min
utes yesterday at the BloyC cowboy
camp meeting, in progress hear Fort
Davis, Tex. The ransom was demanded
BY today, on threat OF killing the two
aviators, according to u message sent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
AUT0lSTS HAD BEST
TAKE CASH ALONG

SO much moaning and grunting has
come from motorists haled to the Cen
trail police office on charges OF violat-
rate OF forfeits has been fixed. There
win he no deviation, according to the
officials of the police department. and
all guilty had best bring their bank
rolls along when they are escorted be-
fore the desk sergeant's wicker by the
cops.
Joe Burney chief Of police, has
traffic violators are presented before
them: Automobile lights undimmed,
SO; speeding, $2b; without numbers,
s25; cutouts open, $40; reckless driving,
&25, parking In forbidden territory OF
too near fire hydrant, $40: passing
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
CHARLEY SHIELDS ABLE
TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

Memphis baseball club, victim of the
gun OF win Williams, alias Sweetie
williams, negro detective July II, was
able Sunday to be taken home from
the General hospital. Shields was shot In
the head and his left knee broken by a
bullet at Main street and Exchange
avenue, the night OF the day Sweetie
the Memphis police department The
shooting OF Shields resulted in the ne
gro being indicted and the work OF
"Republicanizing the local police de-
partment, 80 far as. negroes were con-
Iccrned, received such shock that II
has never recovered.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
ATTACKED
BY UNKNOWN MAN

The mystery as TO the identity Of the
man who attacked Charles Hartz,
plumber. 34 Poplar avenue. Sunday
afternoon, so far as the police were
concerned Monday, yet remained a
mystery. Hartz was struck with a
club and suffered a severe laceration
OF the scalp. He was taken to st.
Joseph's hospital In an ambulance from
Thompson Bros, where II was said
Monday he was not seriously hurt. II
was not believed that his skull was in
iprod
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
GUN OWNER CLEARED.

STAR CITY, Ark, Aug. ls.---A cor
oner's Jury yesterday exonerated Joe
Edmohds, 20, OF Star City, OF blame for
the death Saturday night Of Guy white
head, 30, OF Moscow, Ark, who was
killed instantly by bullet from Ed
wards pistol, accidentally discharged
on train. Evidence showed that AZ
the two youths started to leave the
train, Whitehead dropped some letters
from his pocket. Edwards stopped to
help him pick them up AS he did so
his pistol fell from his pocket and was
discharged, the bullet passing through
Whtteheads heart
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
NOTIFY U. 5. STRIKE
OF SHOPMEN IS ENDED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.--The rail-
road administration was notified today
that the strike of shopnlen was at an
end and was asked to take up wage
demands Immediately.
Acting President Jewell, of the rail-
way employees department OF the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor, went to the
railroad administration to notify the
officials IN person. It was indicated
that Tfrector- General Hines would pro-
ceed4at once to settle the wage de-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
SHARP GIFTS GAR,

7 ], p. Sharp, Of Shaw, Miss, was
given. possession Of his fine AUTOMOBILE
son. former patroiman, purchased the
car from youth recently.
Robinson was arrested Saturday on
n charge Of having purchased the car
knowing 1t to have been stolen and also
with violating the liquor law. A guam
tity of whisky was found at his home
in Chelsea by the sheriff and his dep
utieS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18

terday and signed with the names Of the
ayiators. This message was delivered
10 Capt Leonard r, Matlack, com :
rnander OF the Eighth cavalry troop,
stationed at Candelaria and was at once
sent to Col George r. I4anghorne, dis
trict commander by field wireless
A courier was dispatched to the bandit
camp late last night with an appeal
from Fitzpatrick to extend the time
limit for the payment Of the ransom un-
I'll Wednesday because of the late ar
rival OF the messenger yesterday and
the inability TO obtain the cash de-
manded on Sunday according to an
nouncements made here
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
ODESSA FREED
Of BOLSHEV|K|
Populace Drives Troops From
City and Kiev Is Being
Evacuated.

LONDON, Aug. 1S.-The Bolsheviki
have been driven from Odessa by the
populace of the city, according to re-
ports received by the British var office.
1t is reported also that the soviet
forces are evacuating Kiev and the en-
tire Ukraine.
A decree declaring Admiral Kolchak
and the all Russian cabinet at Omsk
to be outlaws has been issued by the
soviet government, according to wire
less message from Moscow.
The admiral and the officers com
manding the forces of his government In
Siberia are declared TO be subject te
immediate arrest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18

n
-----Temperatur
Hour nrv Pub. Wet Bulb. Humidy
Z pm. yes'day 81 rs 50
I am. today. 73 Sd 81
Noon today. 80 SO ~
Maximum temperature, 81; minimum,
70. Sun sets today 7;45 pm; rises to-
morrow, 6:23 am, Moon rises 1915 to-
night. Precipitation, .02 inch.
Tennessee-Generally fair; not much
change In temperature.
Mississippi--Locals showers and thun-
derstorms probable.
Arkansas-Partly cloudy.
Alabama-Local showers probable.
Kentucky GENERALLY fair.
L,ouisiana-Partly cloudy, scattered
showers in east Tuesday.
Oklahoma, East and West Texas
Partly cloudy.
North Carolina--Shawers or thunder
storms; Tuesday partly cloudy.
South Carolina Generally fair.
Georgia and Florida--Lccal showers
probable.
Kansas--Fair; warmer in extreme
north and northeast.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-18
BRIDGE UNSAFE.

The Queen & Crescent bridge over the
Tennessee river just out OF Chattanooga
has been declared unsafe for traffic
after an. examination by engineers for
the Southern railway. Passenger trains
on the Southern lines between Cincin-
natl and Chattanooga and between Gin
cinnati, Atlanta, Macon and Florida are
being detoured A new passenger train
schedule will 90 into effect on these
lines Sunday. Aug "a. The east and
west lines OF the Southern are not AZ
feeted.