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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
WHISKY MEN GET
HIGH PROTECTION
Grand Jury Recommends the
overhauling of Entire Po.
lice and Sheriffs Force.

Organized whisky traffic In the hands
Of men Of brains, means and capacity
under protection of the police, is the
direct charge Of the grand jury in the
final report made Friday by Jacob A
Evans. chaIman and June II Rudisill,
secretary,
The report does not attempt to give
the flames nor the specific positions oc-
cupied by the police officers who are
charged with giving official protection
to organized wi isly dealers, but it
passes the obligation for better rondi-
tons right up to C. W Miller and his
associates on the city Commi ssou and
10 O II, Perry, the sheriff, in a recon-
'mendation that the police and shertfrs
forces he thoroughly reorganizcd so as
TO change these conditiorR
The report then takes punch at the
people AZ large by stating that they are
kot taking the interest that they ought
to take in cnforCement Of liquor and
other laws
Referring to the hundreds Of automo-
biles stolen each year in M 'mphis
that a large proportion OF the so-Called
garages in Memphis are mere head
quarters for stolen parts Of autortP
bles,
The grand Jury found the county in
stitutions in about AS good condition as
could be expected for the buildings In
which they are located. but recommends
now that the war Is over, the author.
lied Jail bonds be Issued and new jail
built
OF the 35S cases investigated 34S
indictments We're returned, probably a
record in Shelby county.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
COAL PRICE MAY
AGAIN JUMP Up
-------S Sv----Z-
Government Regulation of ALI
Forms of Coal and Coke
Go Off Feb. /.

Coal prices in Memphis were put on
the fence, fiEuratyely speaking by the
federal order Friday suspendng all
zone and price regulations on coke and
coal, except Pennsylvania anthracite,
The release goes into effect Feb T.
Suspension OF the prive regulations In
cludcs provisions touching agents com
missions and wholesale and retail mar
gins, but notice Is given by the fuel
administration that the regulation Is
subject to reinstatement II price,
wages, labor, productions or other con-
dll 0nS arise that require It.
That the coal dealers, both wholesale
and retail, have been operating upon
too close margin to insure future ex-
istenCe was the assertion OF w, T, C.
Berlin, and this Is said to be the opin-
ion of other local coal dealers. Coal
prices, 1t Is declared. in the immediate
Iuture viii depend upon weather condi-
tions lnclement weather, with It's at
tendant hardships and difficulty OF de-
livery will tend to bring about an IN
crease in retail coal prices Mid
prices, at least for the present,
THE action of the fuet admuistra-
ton leaves coal dealers free to take
the action they have long felt neces-
sary and which the government should
have permitted" declared Mr.. Berlin
For many months coal dealers have
been laborlng under extreme difficulties
and the margin upon Which they have
operated has been entirely inadequate
Whether there win be an immediate
boost In prices depends upon too many
matters for one to venture a predlC-
tion."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
OPPOSITION FOUND
TO ROBERTS, PLAN

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan. Il. (Spl -.
Plans are already being made to thwsrt
the administration finance bills pro-
posed by Gov, Roberts and side talk
Is to the effect that the work is being
done under cover. Those in close
touch with the legislative situa-
ton say that certain @ais.un-
tied Democrats are hoping 3 To
line up the Republican side OF both
houses and block the tax legislation
already presented and those measures
which are to be presented later affect
Ing the fiscal system OF the state
Republican leaders have advised the
respective members OF the house and
senate from their party to maintain n
hands Off policy on any such fight
and to vote their honest convictions.
void Of political lineup with any dis
gruntlcd faction of the Democratic
legislators. The tax bills-senate bills
Nos, II and B--were discussed before
tho finance, ways and means committee
in joint session Thursday afternoon
aud some slight opposition was hinted
at. Gov. Roberts appeared in person
and In speech appealed for immediate
action by the solons In order 10 be
able to meet the states obligations
when they fall due. 1t is the general
opinion that the Legislators would heed
the governors request and push the
measure 60 an early vote following
public hearing which will be held next
Monday here, In tho meantime the
opposition Is losing no opportunity TO
got In its work and developments are
expected at any hour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
ELIMINATION OF POLITICS
IN R. R. PLANS ASKED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17-EImination
of political influences which. he said
had inevitably been injected into con.
siderstior" Of railroad regulation by IL
coTmission, was urged by A. p. Thorn
Executives, today in continuing his ar
gument for the establishment of de-
rartmert OF TRANSFORMATION before the
seIfate Interstate commerce committee
When man reaches the dipnity and
responsibility Of cabinet officer" Mr.
Thorn said, he Is less subject TO petty
political Influence and more likely to
decide questions OF public policy solely
to the public interest.
Under the plansge have offered the
interstate commerce commission would
be relieved Of some OF It's burdens and
would he raised In dignity as judicial
body. 1t would act as check both on
the railroads and the department Of
transportation"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
FREIGHT BUREAU ELECTS.

Officers of the Memphis Freight bu-
reau who served in their offices In 1918,
resumed their duties in the same ca
pacfties Friday following their re-elec-
tion THURSDAY Night. The election was
held at the Exchange building offices
Those reelected were President w
R. King, Vice President w, G. Thomas,
Treasurer Noland Fontaine and Com
missioner James S. Davant, T. K. Rid
dick was reelected counsel Three new
directors-E. 7. Lindsay, of the Shelby
County Cotton Oil company; r. Meuter,
Shf the Brown Coal company, and w l.
Moody, Of .Orgill Brothers & Co.-were
added to the board.
The old directors reelected to their
former positions. we're L. r. Donelson
lack W. Gates w. W. Mallory, J.. c;
Fontaine, A, R Woollen, W. NJ. Solo
man. r. r. Ellis, w. 7. King. W. G,
Thomas, r. NJ Crump, NJ. II, Hunt, w.
]. Prescott, John Canale. B. l., MALLORY,
]. P. Norfleet H. A. Ramsay and w.
L. Wexford.
A review Of the membership showed a
total of 275 a gain of 30 during 1918
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
sa -ESS tar- IL S%'
sIaIEiE w A! ssISIsl EsEll

Tennessee-Cloudy probably rain; not
much change in temperature.
Mississippi - Threatening weather.
Saturday fair, no change in tempera-
ture
Arkansas-Fair, somewhat colder,
freezing; Saturday rising temperature
Alabama-Probably rain and some
what lower temperature; Saturday fair.
Kentucky-Cloudy probably rains not
much change in temperature.
Louisiana-Fair, somewhat colder,
with frost; Saturday rising temperature
In north
Oklahoma-Fair, somewhat colder In
southeast; Saturday warmer.
East Texas-Fair, somewhat colder
except in northwest freezing nearly to
coast, heavy frost on coast Saturday
warmer in north
West Texas-Fair; Saturday warmer
in north.
Florida--Cloudy, with probably rain
in peninsula; somewhat lower temper
ature.
South enthusiastically rain, not
much change in temperature.
Georgia-Probably rain, somewhat
cooler in south.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
LABOR MENTOR
CITY MANAGER
CHARTER PLAN
Cohen and Page Say That
When Labor Understands
Scheme Fully 1t Will Not
Want Referendum.

Amendment to the city charter to
permit city manager form of govern
ment for Memphis without resorting to
a referendum vote, and publication OF
the bil's provisions before submission
of the measure to the legislative as
sembly were made possible Thursday
night as result of conference be-
tween representative labor leaders and
the citizens committee which is ad-
vocating the change
THE labor unions will be solidly be-
hind the measure, and with their sup,
port and the support of the citizens
committee, and that Of other organiza-
tions which undoubtedly will indorse
the project in it's entirely when they
fully understand the plan, any political
opposition the measure may have can
be easily overcome declared Jake
Cohen, editor of the Labor Review, the
official organ of the Trades and Labor
Council, and who is also business agent
for the Machinists' union, adding:
I'VE never before really fully under
stood the proposition. There will be no
need for refendum."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
MEDIATORS DEPART.

Differences between the white en-
ployes of the railroads in Memphis ar
fected by the recent waikout, and the
railroads probably will be adjusted in
Washington, in the opinion of local rail-
road officials, Mediators ]. A. Moffitt
and William Blackburn have departed
from the city, their work having been
completed.
The switchmen at the last moment de-
cided to retract their steps In walking
out and formally to present their griev-
ances with the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen and Order of Railway Con-
ductors. BY this action they automat-
ically gain the recognizance and sup
port of the official fraternities.
Their complaint against the seniority
of negroes in the yards probably will
become a question of national interest
In the case the brotherhoods and rail
way officials can not reach an agree
ment, mediators will be recalled for
further duties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
46L. v. v. FACING
COURT SENTENCES
All Defendants Found Guilty
By Federal Jury in
California.

SACRAMENTO. Cal. Jan. 17.--Forty-
six defendants In the |. W. w. con-
spiracy case, found guilty Rere by a
fury in the UnitedfStates district court
last night, today faced sentences to be
imposed by Federal Judge Rudkin, Of
Spokane, g..
Miss Theodore Pollok, the only wom-
an defendant, was apparently unmoved
by the verdict, which was smilingy
received by the others. The 43 de-
PENDANTS, who Joined in silent pro-
test" and we're not represented by
counsel, sang "In Union There Is
Strength" to the tune of the Battle
Hymn of the Republic as they filed
from the courtroom.
Prison terms which may be imposed
range from two to 20 years. it was
said,
Miss Pollok Basile Saffores and A.
L. Fox, all of San Francisco, were rep-
resented at the trial, which began a
month ago, by attorneys.
A score of government officials, who
assisted in raids on I. W. w. head
quarters in cities of California and
throughout the Northwest, testified to
the defendants activity in obstructng
war work, hindering enforcement OF
war time laws and seeking to create a
reign of terror by sabotage methods.
Ramifications of the case involved
attempts, charged against the defend
ants, TO start fires and use other forms
of sabotage as the result of imprison-
ment Of l. W. w. members for various
crimes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
SHIP HITS MINE
AND 5OODROWN
French Steamer Goes Down
and Only $50 on Board
Are Saved.

ROME, Jan. 17.-The French steamer
Chaproi struck floating mine in the
straits of Messina. sinking in a few
minutes.
Five hundred passengers, mostly
Greeks, Serbians and Russians, have
been drowned. AnothH steamer saved
$50 of those on boar%
NEW YORK, Jan. 17-Available ship
ping records here do not carry the
name of the steamer Chaprof REPORTED
TO have struck mine in the straits of
Messna, and officials here, of the
French high commission said they had
no information of ship by that name.
There is a French steamer however,
by the name of Chaouia, formerly the
,.on ngin Wilhelmina, engaged in
have been rendered "Chaproi" in cable
transmission. The ChaoHia is vessel
of .334 gross tons. built in 1896.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
TEXAS GOVERNOR ASKS
C0NSUMPTIVE DETENTION

AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. flaws to pro-
vide for the detention of the incorrgible
careless consummive, who was termed
a menace to THE heath Of the com
munity In which he lived, were advo-
Gated by Gov Hobby today In his ad-
dress to the state Legislature, He rec
commended the adontion or suggestions
OF the Texas antituberculoSis sanitar.
iun, which would eompel the regist-a-
tion Of all cases Of tuberculosis with
a severe penalty for failure. He also
recommended instruction reFordin~ pre-
ventiOn and avoidance or this disease
be taught regularly in the public
schoolR
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
DESCRIBES CONDITIONS
IN RUMANlA AS GRAVE

PARIS, Jan. II. British wireless ser.
vice eD--Telegraphing a description Of
present conditions in Rumania. a cor
respondent In Bucharest says that the
present liberal government has a very
delicate and laborious task before It.
The Germans systematically pillaged
the country during their occupation and
on their departure DESTROYED an bridges,
took with them almost the entire roll
ing stock of Rumana and cut off the
telegraph and telephone services.
Although the oil fields are producing
about one-half of the prewar prodnc-
ton, more than sufficient for home
consumption, and fire wood is abundant
" the mountain districts, there Is gem
cral shortage Of fuel for lack Of trans
portation. Coal Is almost uuobtainable.
Even the small available stocks Of pro-
visions can only with great difficulty
be transported
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
Nonpartisanship Hoped For.

According to r. r. Ellis, chairman OF
the citizens committee, the conference
was called for the purpose Of explaining
to the labor leaders details of the city
manager plan which had not previously
brought out. With the assistance OF
DR.. A r. Hatton, Of Cleveland, o., eX-
pert on municipal government who Is
supervising drafting of the charter
amendment, Mr. Ellis explained in de-
tail certain provisions of the proposed
bill that showed the planlin new light;
The labor representatives were told
that under city manager plan, which
really is a Observation-Disclosures eXecu-
tive being more apropriate---the city
manager would be subject to immediate
dismissal. His term of office, instea4H
of being for a period of years would
be subject to the will of the council of
L., which would have supervision over
the city managers affairs. The council
itself, elected on non-partisan tickets,
would be subject to recall, and the
only way in which candidate could
get on the ticket-those receiving the
highest vote being declared elected
would be by proper petition, the pro-
visions for which the bill also would
set forth
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
ERZBERGER PROTESTS
] AGAINST CONDITIONS

BASEL, Jan. II. (Havas )-Protests
aPAAst the conditions imposed upon
germany by the allies In extending the
aarmistice have been made by Matthias
Erzoerger, one of the German armistice
commissioners, to Marshal Foch, now
at Treves.
During the course of their conference
Erzperger is reported to have asked
Marshal Foch when the blockade Of
Germany would be lifted, when Ger
man prisoners would be released and
when the preliminary treaty of peace
would be signed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
500, 1000 HUN SOLDIERS
ARE STILL UNDER ARMS

LONDON, Jan. II. British wireless
service. )-There may be 500, 900 Ger
man soldiers still unoer arms, accord
ing to estimates of military experts Of
the British army. The situation in Ger
many is very uncertain, however, and
II may be the men still with the Ger
man colors may number far above the
estimate.
Should Premier Ebert maintain the
upper hand in Germany. the men still
4 held in the army would be freed, IL
Is believed. on the other hand 1t is
pointed out Bolshevist triumph in
Germany would result in a serious sit~
uation.
British prisoners numbering 15s,4s1
have been released by the Germans. OF
these s,047 are officers, 145, 776 are OF
other ranks, and 4,60S are civilians.
An American, British and French
Joint commission has gone to Ratis=
bon TO supervise the movement OF Ru-
nlanian and Serbian prisoners out Of
Austria and Germany by way of the
Danube.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
CURRENT TOPICS CLASS.

The following topics will be discussed
at the meeting Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock OF the current TOPICS class
Of the Nineteenth Century chsb under
the general subject, THE Effect the
War Has Had Upon the World" what
the American Woman He's Earred the
Right to Expect" Mrs. Il. G, Wiling
ham; "Education," Mrs S. ]. Ellis:
Religion" Mrs. 1rby Bennett; "Wom-
ans Work" Mrs J. NJ. Mccormack:
"The Price of Peace" Mrs, Kate Trader
side
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
MRS. A. v. WAR; DIES.

After q lr"ering Illness Of paralysis
Mrs, A. V, War;, widow of the late
nr War;, of Rossviile, Tenn, died
Thursday at the home OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs. n Il, Nebut, 1860 Central
avenue The body will be taken to
Rossvile Saturday morning for inter-
ments Mrs War; had made her home
In Rossville for II years, and during
the past four years resided in Mem
phis. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Nebhut, and the following grandchil-
dren, Mrs. Earl King Miss Annie NJ,
and Frank Nebhut. of Memhis. and
Mrs o. T.. Wolf OF Chicago.
Crewderson. j. l.. Crawford ~ c, Pan
key, Shirley Saunders, G. Corruth and
Il W Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will
be !. f. Nebhut, DR., H. l.. Branch, w.
]. Murphy. J. II Knox, w. d. Thomp.
son and G. W. Stamps
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
SENTENCES SERVED QUICK

Heddy McCreary, 81. alias Moore, an
alleged young burglar. was in 1914
given five sentences, which, If served,
would mean Imprisonment for Al years,
In the criminal court yet he was ar
rested Thursday night by Memphis Of
ficers as a suspicious character
McCreary vas sent to the peniten-
tlary on burglary and larceny charges.
He was given a sentence from three
to Is years in two cases, three to 10
years in two additional cases and was
giveh a years Imprisonment in the
Shelby county workhouse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
BOARD ASKS AID.

As the result of boys breaking win
dows In school buildings In various sec
tons Of the city. J. b. Burney. chief
Of paice, has been requested by the
board OF education to Instruct patrol
men to break up such vandalism
The letter reads. "a great many
windows are being broken out by brick
bats That are evidently being thrown
by mischlcvous boys at night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
DRY LEADERS, AGREE ON
NEW u. S. PROIII BILL

The importation, expectation and pos
session of intoxicating liquors for tev-
etage purposes to he prohibited
All Intoxicating LIQUORS illegally nos
sessed and all implements used IN their
illegal manufacture to be contraband.
An adequate search and seizure pro-
vision.
The sale OF alcoholic patent or pro-
prietary medicines capable Of being
used as beverage to be surrounded by
the same safeguards as the sale Of al
cohol.
Such other provisions as win destroy
every vestige OF the beverage liquor
traffic throughout the United States
and It's possessions.''
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17

CHICAGO Jan. T,--The 25 prohibi-
tion and antisaloon league organizations
have agreed ON "bone dry federal
act to be presented to congress. ac-
eording to a bulletin issued <oday from
National Antisaloon league headquar-
ters, Tentatively, 1t includes the fol-
lowing provisions,
Appointment of federal commissioners
to enforce the act, With power to pre-
scribe rules and regulations for the
manufacture and distribution Of wine for
sacramental purposes and alcohol for
nonprohlbitive purposes,
Fixing OF adequate penalties for vio-
lation of the act
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
RoTARIANS WILL ELECT.

Tuesday evening the Rotary club will
have its annual election, The nominal.
their lists of candidates for president
vice president and directors, but they
will not be made known until the eve
ming OF the election. There will be no
canvassing and only when the mem
bers begin to vote will they be aware Of
the candidates from whom they must
select their officers for the ensuing
year.
The Tuesday luncheon will be dis
pensed with. and instead there will be
a dinner following the election, Several
speakers will be on the program and
an orchestra has also been engaged,
The election will take place in the large
dining room Of the Hotel Chisca.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
coNFERs ON SKIP -sToP

T. H. Tutwiler. president of the
Memphis Street Railway company, re-
turned to Memphis Friday morning and
was TO confer with the city commits
sioners during the day relative to the
order OF City Commissioner Leo Good,
man that the skip-stop schedule on all
street car lines be abolished at once.
Mr.. Tutwier stated that no action
would be taken by the company until
after the conference.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
FOCH ORDERS
BANKER
BEFORE HIM
AlIled Commander Wants
President of ReiChSbank at
Spa in Regard to Possible
ArmiStiCe Extension.

LONDON, Jan. 17.-Rudolf Haven
stein, president of the imperial bank of
Sermany Ethe reichsbank), has been or
ing to dispatch from Berlin, to at
lend a conference concerning the en-
tente financial demands on Germany.
Copenhagen dispatch Dec. 26, 1918,
reported that DR.. Hayenstein had re-
signed as president of the reichsbank.
ftoWeyer' there has been no official con-
firmation Of the report.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
BERLIN CLAIMS TIME
HAS BEEN EXTENDED

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1.-THE armi-
stlce between the allies and Germany
that effect being signed by Matthias
Erzberger, the German armistice COM
missioner, at Treves, late Wednesday,
according to Berlin dispatch received
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
OHIO REJECTS M'ADO0
EXPRESS RATE BOOST

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 17.--The Ohio
public utilities commission today for
mally rejected the order Of w. G. Nc
Adoo, as federal railroad director gen
eral providing for an Increase OF zone
express rates so far as its operation in
Ohio is concerned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-17
Expect Proposal.

Nevertheless, there Is an active move
ment favurinR the provisions Of the old
French Russian treaty now going on,
and II IL believed that a formal pro
posal will be made at the peace con-
ference. Should such facts be dis
outside statesmen would have oppor-
tunttS to observe whether annexation
lists plans were approved by the French
people Perhaps the most serious facN
t9r OF all now Is the point at issue
uf open diplomacy. a
II president Wilson and Lloyd George
feel absolutely pledged 10 Keep the
Italians support the French secret
methods, but II Italian people, who are
similarly kept Under censorship, knew
the attitudes OF the government there
would be objections The trouble Is
that, under censorship existing in these
countries. every decision viii be made
to appear unanimous For example as
Siduous effort Is being made In certain
French papers supporting the govern
ment, to make II appear that the allies
all agree constantly on Russian policy,
when all foreign correspondents here
know America and England oppose
sending troops to Russia
Thus French people, even though the
war was ended. knew that vital cur
rent Tal InTuukl leuCt conferences lHNS
Tar and there seems to be an effort
Of French statesmen to perpetuate that
scheme,
The American commission, in meet s.
ing the correspondents yesterday, felt
unable to say anything for publication
pending the decision OF the premlcrs
and President Wilson as to what sys-
tenn Of publicity would be adopted
The British and American cOrre-
spondents are working Jointly for q
change, and the prospects are that
Mr.. Wilson and Lloyd George will win
their point, but viii have difficulty In
persuading their colleagues, who are
strong for the old methods
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