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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
POSSES HUNTING
DARING BANDIT

CHEYENNE, Wyo,, Noy, 19.--Seven
posses and troop OF cavalry from Fort
d. A. Russell today were searching the
hills and brushhnds In a wide area
around Medicine Bow for William Car
lisle, train bandit, who last night robbed
passengers on Union Pacific train No.
10, the Los Angeles limited. and es-
capped into the darkness wounded In
a shower OF bullets, The bandit Sc
cured about $3.50,
Carlisle boarded the train at Rock
River. entered n tourNt sleeper by
shot through the roof Of the car to
terrify passengers and forced all but
odd men, women, children, soldiers and
sailors" to contribute, II do not rob
these" he told the passengers.
As Carlsle stood IN the vestlbule
waiting fcr the train TO stop pas
bandit IL beloved TO have harn hit, He
carried rifle over his,shpulder and q
pistol In his handA~ Blood was found
on the pistol which the bandit dropped
In his hurried escape, His hat was
found by the train guard,
Passengers were positive from de-
sorlpticn that the bandit Is Carlisle
who escaped from the state prison at
Rawlns, Saturday.
Within few hours Of the robbery,
posses had been sent into the Medicine
Bow district where the bandit left the
train, from Cheyenne, Saratoga, Lara
mle, Medicine Bow, Wheatland Rock
River and Rock Springs 1t was thought
Carlisle might have sought cover In the
district go miles north OF Wheatland
where he WAS for three weeks In 1916.
A large posse, organized following
Carllsle's escape from prison in n box
Of shirts, left Wnmsutter yesterday for
the Red desert where Carlisle was be-
lieved to be hiding While the pess
was detrainng at the Wamsutter de
pot, an eastbound passenger train
passed with n man said to answer Car
lisles description riding the rods, The
Incident was forgotten until reports of
last nights robbery We're received.
Carlisle was captured in 1916 follow
ing series of train rohherles and
sentenced to prison for life He was
i model prisoner and subscribed to
Liberty bonds and the Red Cross. Be-
cause OF this his sentence was COM
muted to 2b TO so years last Septemher
Carlisle is said to have hoasted that
he could escape from prison any time
he desired.
II am here because | want TO be
here" he is said to have told prison
officials. Saturday he was hidden In
box Of shirts which left the prison
shirt factory. The box was delivered 20
the Union Pacific freight house. whore
Carlisle sawed his way out. He OBJ
tanned civilian clothes from II sheep
hcrder and stole ammunition and weap-
oEs from cabins.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
METHODIST CONFERENCE
NAMES COMMITTEES

The presiding elders OF the Memphis
Methodist conference acting as NOM
mating committee, named the following
committees, which the conference COM
firmed.
Spiritual Interest-w. l.. sugg, ]. II.
Hefley, J. A. Kelley J. l.. Weber,
A. p. Kenzie. J. r. Jones, j. A. Eng
land. J. l.. Horton, r. w Bailey, Fl.
w Brooks, A. U. Given, r. w. Hood
Mrs. Effie Bowers, j. G. Rudd.
Conference Relations--C. E. Norman,
J. d, Senter, $. B, Loren, C. c. New
bill, S. r. Wynne, w. W, Adams, s. A..
Martin, w. c. Sellars, A. j, Meadors
Hospital-C. W. Earhart, b. b.
Barnes, r, r. OVERLY, B. F. LaDuke,
+; A, Downs, 3. v. Hudson ". NJ.
r: G. Brown, 7, F.; Maxidon. j. B.
Ward, J. w, Carnall, B. f. Bowden,
]. NJ. Hodges, John Richardson.
Sabbath Interest--Rev. T. N. Wilkes
G.. F. Russell, r. w. Thompson, T. e.
Miller, L. r. Naylor, c. A. Coleman,
j, w. Prather, J. @, Williamson, |. s.
Wall. r. II, Pigue, @. d. Johnson, W.
T. Holly, II, B. Swift T. b. Fairleigh.
District Journals--Max Strong. w. II.
Maxwell, Syl Fisher, W. w Temple
ton, Yates Moore, T. F. Bishop. o. H.
Lafferty, Roy Barnes. j. G. Williams,
o. S. Wall, T, X Harper. 3. s. Bailey,
\ III, S. McCarlin, J. j. Owens g. L.
4 Public Worship--T. Il. sharp, w. H.
oleman, II w. Bailey.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
Memphians Speak.

Eight Memphis physicians we're on
the morning program, which included a
paper on gall bladder disease, by DR..
w. A. Carnes, illustrated with lantern
slides; discussion of the treatment OF
whooping cough, by DR. X M Buck, a
presentation of X-ray plates showing
the existence of pneumonia, treatment
OF acute peritonlts, by DR.. " 3. Phil
pot, Of Houston, Miss, and paper on
cancer OF the lip, with X-ray photo
graphs, by DR.. w. s. Lawrence. Dr, 8,
l., Bocelato spoke Of the work OF the
detention home for women suffering
with social disease. of which he has
been in charge under the provisions 4of
city ordinance providing for the treat
ment Of such women
During the afternoon DR. William
Krauss read a paper on the Wassernan
influence of the world war on the de-
velopment OF surgery was read by DR.. j.
l.. McGehee.
An informal dinner will be served for
the members at O'clock. at which the
president, DR.. ]. w. Gray, Of Clarks-
dale, Miss, win preside,
Following the dinner, DIR. Gray will
make his annual address at the night
session, after which several surgeons
will present papers upon features OF
opera tive surgery, and DR.. H, {. Mitch
ell will read a paper on tuberculosis in
children,
A number of interesting papers were
read at the evening session Tuesday
night, and Miss Belle Kearney also
made an address advocating cam
paign against social disease, by the
medical profession generally.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
SPANISH FLU TO
Be D|SCUSSEDA At
MEDICAL MEETING
Tri-State Association Hears
Important Papers at Second
Days SeSSion-WiII Enjoy
Banquet at Night.

Members of the Tri-State Medical as
sociation Wednesday continued their
discussions of papers bearing upon sub
jects in which all members Of the pro-
fession are Interested The papers are
not grouped as to any special subjects,
but alternate between questions of med =
icine and surgery, thus adding inter-
est to the discussion which follows
each paper
a discussion OF the Spanish influenza
will be held Thursday morning, led by
Miss.
This disease for long time baffled
medical science and last year when 1t
swept over this county, 1t seemed i'm
possible to check 1t, except by the most
drastic measures, such as forbidding all
public assemblies, 1t will be remem-
bered that in Memphis, theaters and
even the churches were all closed for
about three weeks, before the spread
Of the disease was checked and its toll
OF death was a fearful one everywhere.
II has been claimed that since last
year, the bacillus OF the "flu" has been
isolated and that further research will
enable the medical profession to COM
bat the disease both in a preventative
way and through new agencies for Its
cure.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
WHEN FOLKS AWAY
THIEVES MAKE HAY

1t was bad time for Harry Cole,
deputy criminal court clerk, but good
time for the burglar when he picked
Tuesday night to rob the Cole resi-
aence at 1868 Peabody avenue For
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole are visiting In Pitts
burgh, and the house was empty.
One green art square, pistol and
minor articles were all that Detectives
Bishop and Joyce could determine were
missing, even when neighbor who
called them. aided In the inventory. The
Coles 'nsv discover other articles gone
when they return.
Arrested on a warrant charging that
he stole a suit. shoes, shirts. overalls
and n can from Abe Brazil. 644 Mar
shall avenue, Eugene Polk. negro. was
Jailed Wednesday morning by Detec-
tives Bishop and Joyce. The value of
the stolen articles was about $40, the
warrant recites.
Clothing valued at 1900 was stolen
from the residence OF Mrs. Lovelace.
913 Vance avenue. by thieves who en-
tered by way Of the basement window
The loot consisted of two dresses and
u satin coat
]. II. Turner and family were peace
'Ully eating dinner Tuesday night, while
I porch climber entered their residence
s52 Boyd place and stole dia-
.pond set ring, gold watch and passes
on the Illinois Genital and X. 81 NJ
". railroads.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
FINAL APPEAL TO
DEFEAT MEASURES
MADE BY WILSON

WASHINGTON, Nov ia final upon Senator
Lodges reservations to the peace treaty Versailles n-
nent today following the meeting Of the with
Democratic senator's determined defeat the reservations
tanned in resolution introduced by Republican Leader Lodge
soon after the senate convened.
The determination of the administration vote
against ratification of the treaty the reservations
tanned therein came conference held this morning previous
the senate session. when letter written by President Wilson
Administration Leader Hitchcock laid before the Demo-
cratic oon The letter urged defeat Of the Lodge resolution
and the president asserted that the resolution did provide for
ratification but rather for the notification of the treaty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
j. S. TO CHASE
AUTO THIEVES
Department of Justice 0ffici-
ais Here Get Orders on
Dyer Bill.

Instructions have been received by
local agents Of the department OF JUS
tlce relative to the enforcement OF the
recently enacted Dyer bin. which pro-
hibits the transportation from one state
to another Of many stolen motor vehicle,
Ena1tment of this law by the federal
government will in the opinion Of local
authorities tend TO decrease tho number
Of automobile thetts ard particularly
the practice of taking the stolen cars
into adjoining states and disposing OF
them
Preparations gre being made by gov
ernment representatives stationed In
Memphis to rigldly enforce the new law
and In this work win co-oncrate with
the sheriff and police department
The new law Is broad In lts terms and
affixes maximum penolty ~ fiv''
years imprisonment and fine OF $4,000.
or both. IN the discretion OF the Judge.
ANY motor vehicle now running on rails
Is included In the law and trials of
persons for violating this law may be
had In any state where they are cap
tured or whore the car was stolen from
or taken TO.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
AERIAL MAIL ROUTE
LANDING PLACE HERE

Memphis will be one of the principal
stopping points for an aerial mail route
from the lakes to the gulf If plans
now under way are carried out. j. S.
Norris chief clerk of the railway mail
service stationed at Memphis compiled
all necessary data on the subject and
has turned 1t over to c. w. Metcalf,
Jr.. postmaster The matter will be
placed In the hands of the second as
sistant postmaster-generai for consid
Grafton.
The use of the landing field, repair
shops and filling station for the gov
ernment has been rendered by G. G,
Harrison, president of the Memphis
Aerial company and this communica- :
tion along with the data complied by
Mr. Morris will be forwarded to Wash
lngton Immediately for consideration.
The route would connect at Chicago
with aerial mail from New York and
Washington and in substantation of the
claims Of Memphis for a place on the
following after showing a tentative
SCHEDULED
Mail from IL Of the richest states
IN the union would reach New Orleans
at 2;30 pm. instead Of S:45 pm, and
be delivered 10 hours, full business
day. ahead Of the present delivery
Mail from New Orleans would reach
Memphis at II am, instead Of 7;35
pm, and be delivered 10 hours ahead
Of present delivery, full business day,
and would reach all section of the Mid
die West from 2 to 6 hours ahead OF
present dispatch.
THE business connections between
New Orleans and Memphis and the Mid
die Western states are thought to be
Of vastly more Importance than those
between New Orleans and the East.
Memphis is the largest inland cotton
market and the largest hardwood lum-
her market In the world, and, In both
industries should have closer connec-
tion by mail than is possible without
airplane service, and both cities are
in the greatest revenue producing sec
ton OF this country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
WEBB WOULD HASTEN
HAZEL BRAY'S APPEAL

J. b. Webb, determined to get Miss
Hazel BRAY free from the jurisdiction
OF the juvenile court, Wednesday made
motion before Judge Capcll, Of the
Second division Of the circuit court to
fix an early date for hearing on Miss
Bray's writ Of certiorari and supcrse-
deaS.
The writ Is In the nature OF an ap-
peal from the Juvenile courts decision
committing Miss Bray. Webb alleges
that the commitment Of Miss Bray is
Illegal and unjustified and declares she
Is entitled to her freedom The appeal
is brought in the name Of Mrs. BETTE
Reeves, mother Of the girl
Miss BRAY l4year-oid victim of an
assault by Walter Patton. alias PADDY
Mack and SLEEPY John Rogers has
been In custody of the Juvenile court
since shortly after the assault.
Patton and Rogers we're convicted Of
the offense against the girl and SEN
fenced to serve from 10 10 u years In
the state pertitentiary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
If This Is Billy
Dansey He Must
BE Made OUer

II blue eyes could only he changed to
hazel, and II years could be changed to
3, then there might be some foundation
to the Wild tale that Billy Dansey, kid
mapped Hammonton, ~ j., boy, is in
Memphis And reward of $1,000 which
has been offered for Billy Dansey might
now be on its way to Memphis.
But-~blue isn't hazel. and isn't .,
SO Paul Wagoner. Bertlion superin-
tendent at police headquarters has
small hope OF receiving notification
from the chief OF police Of Hammonton
that the photograph he mailed Tuesday
II that Of Billy Dansey.
There is a telltale mole on the miss
ing boy There also is a mole on the
boy that perhaps" is Billy.
The perhaps" led lives with foster
parents on Higbee street, He was
given to them by woman on a train
near Paragould, Ark, recently, These
circumstances form the sole ground for
tine possible solution" OF the mystery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
SELECT COMPANY |
MAN FOR WEST POINT

One enlisted man from Company J.,
Tennessee national guard, will be se-
leeted for appointment to the United
states military academy at West Point
and in. order that the best man may
get the appointment competitive ex-
animation will be held in the near fu-
ture. Any man who is at present a
member of Company L, national guard,
or who may join before Dec. /, Is ELI
gihle.
Announcement TO this effect was
made Wednesday morning by Capt. ABB
Waldauer, commander OF Company T.
Capt. Waldauer also stated that the
men would be called together at the
armory Wednesday night to receive
their pay. Money for the men com
prising Company l. and Headquarters
company has been received and will b.
distributed.
Details of the competitive examination
to be held for candidates for the ap-
pointment to West Point will also be
announced Wednesday night when the
men assemble at the armory.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
RICH ARKANSAS FARMER
Is FOUND MURDERED

MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. Nov 10.
tSpl )--H H, Hubble. wealthy farr,a-
living eight miles south of Mammoth
Spring, was murdered at his home
Tuesday about dark. He recently sold
farm and the intention evidently was
robbery.
The murderer evidently concealed
himself In the house and hit Hubble a
blow and afterward cut his throat. Tho
money received for the farm was left
IN he bank, There is no clew "a yet
to the assassin,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
Injunction Against
Liquor Ldv Action
Held Up By Court

BOSTON, Nov. 1o.-The United States
circuit court Of appeals today issued
an order STAYING execution Of the pre-
urinary Injunction granted by Judge
Arthur L. Brown. restraining federal
officials In Rhode Island from enforcing
the Volstead prohibition act
The order Of the court provides for
a stay OF enforcement until the SUI
preme court gives decision on an
appeal from the federal Southern dis
trict OF New York in similar case,
or until the circuit court of appeals
takes further action.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
GRANDl DRAWS S25
ON CONTEMPT CHARGE

A Grandi, wen known gambler. was
fined s25 for contempt Of court by Judge
Tom Harsh of the Second division OF
the criminal court Wednesday morn-
ing.
Grandi was subpoenaed to appear as
a witness in the larceny case against
Eugene Martinelli last week. n He failed
TO appear. An attachment was issued
to bring him in, but he was hunting
The next day he promised to appea i
but again failed. He was then placed 81
iail with a bond fixed nj $3.50. Il
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
CUT OFF COAL TO ALL
N0N-ESSENTlAL PLANTS

DULUTH, Mimi, Nov. i9.--All sup
plies Of bltumlnous coal from the docks
at the head Of the lakes to industries IN
Duluth ard Superior and to industries
over the Northwest regarded as non es-
sental. were cut off under an order Is
sued this morning by r. y. Brigtamon,
cha airman Of the coal distribution com
mlttee, and W. II. Grovprman, United
States fuel administrator
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
IEALLOT UPON LODGE RESERVATIONS TO
PEACE PACT IS IMMINENT IN SENATE
From HenEiOltse To
WOrkhOuse Black
HypnOtisPs Fate

Sam Smith, alias peg Leg" cham
pion chicken thief Of Memphis, pleaded
guilty to stealing hens valued al ST
each, when arraigned Wednesday and
house. In the absence OF the public de-
fender RAP Davis agreed to represent
Smith. This is the third sentence for
Smith for chicken stealing, the negro
having served two sentences already.
Peg Leg claims he can rob hem
house in the wink of an eve, and saws
the hens never squawk when he LAYS
hands on them. He claims to have a
hypnotic charm that keeps the pullets
still while he is bagging them"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
MERIDIAN JAIL TURNED
TO COLD STORAGE PLANT

MERIDIAN, Miss, NOV. 19.--Meridi.
ans new $4,000 city jail viii be con-
yerted into municipal cold storage
plant for government foodstuffs The
city no longer needs the prison as a
result cffthe bone dry law, It was an
nouncedaA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
IOWA COVE ERN0R HAS
POWER TO USE FORCES

DIES MONIES, la, Nov. l9.--Cov W,
Il. Harding of Iowa was advised early
today by Attorney General IIavner that
the governor had power 10 declare mar
tial law In an effort TO relieve the coal
shortage In the state
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
sTs :liE mi

Memphis, Tenn, Nov 10, 1918.
----remperature----
Hour Dry Bulb, Wet Bulb, Humid'y
pm yes'day 81 20 IS
Z am today. ~ 3S II
Noon today -, 50 As 5s.
Maximum .... 63
Minimum .. AZ
Sun sets today 4.52 nm. Rises tomor-
row $40 am Moon rises 4.5l am. to-
night Precipitation. none.
Tennessee--Fair: warmer Thursday
MissIssippi-Fair: slightly warmer On
Thursday
Arkansas--Fair: warmer Thursday.
Aabama--Falr; slightly warmer
Kentucky--Fair ana warmer
Partly cloudy; warmer In
northwest.
Oklahoma--Partly cloudy. warmer,
East Texas--Generally cloudy. warm
er
West Texas Partly cloudy; warmer
In north.
North Carolina-FalT. slightly colder.
South CarolIna--Fair, possible nght
frost in north.
Georgia--Fair: possibly light frost in
north and central portions
1orida--Fair; slightly colder at Key
" est.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19

ator, LaFollette, Republican, Wiscon-
sin, out OF the debate by total CON
sumption Of his time, others near the
Utah 50 minutes: McCumber, Repubn-
can, North Dakota. 56 minutes; Phelan,
Democrat, California, 81 minutes; Reed,
Democrat, Missouri, bSh minutes, ana
Thomas, Democrat, Colorado, 81 min,
utes. Republican Leader Lodge had
used l6 minutes OF his hour and Admin
The presidents letter address to
Senator Hitchcock and dated yesterday
follows:
"My dear Senator: You were good
enough TO bring me word that the
Democratic senators supporting tho
treaty expected to hold a conferences
before the final vote on the Lodge reso-
luton Of ratification and that they
would be glad to receive word OF coun-
sci from me.
II should hesitate to offer 1t In any
detail but ! assume that the senator's
only desire my Judgment upon the al
important question OF the final vote o.
the resolution containing many reser-
vatlons OF Senator Lodge. On that, l
cannot hesitate for IN my opinion the
resolution In that form does not pro-
vide for rutlflcation but rather Tor the
nullification Of the treaty. | sincerely
hope that the friends and supporters
~
Lodge resolution OF ratification,
II understand that the door VIII prob
ably then he open for genuine reSo,
Fiution Of ratification,
II trust that an true friends Of the
treaty win refuse TO support tho Lodge
resolution.
"Cordiaily and sincerely yours
WOODROW WILSON"
Plan Blocked.
The presidents reference TO an op-
portuhity vote on "genulne" ratifica-
tion resolution referred TO the plht ct
the Democrats to get action on an uns
reserved resolution after they Rad
voted down the Lodge PROPOSAL That
plan apparently has been blocked how
ever, by the decision OF the mild rescr-
walton Republicans to stand with re
publican Leader Lodge against provid-
ing such an opportunity.
The Democratic leaders, however, say
they have been promised chance to
vote on an unreserved resolution be
fore the committee resolution CONS to
a roll call and should the latter fall they
expect the mild group 70 bring the
committee draft back before the SEN
ate on a motion to reconsider In the
latter eventuality their plan IL T. pre-
sent amendments which Nwi!l make the
reservation acceptable
II is known to be the purpose or
Senator Lodge, on the other hand, 10
force the administration leaders to
make their compromise propo ais be
fore the committee resolution Is voted
on. Today's confererce took up that
situation with the leaders hounful that
they might obtain such mod feat on OF
the resolution as would enable them 70
vote for It,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19

Memphis, Tenn, Nov, 10, 1918.
-Temperature-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-19
Weather Forecast

Fair, with slightly
warmer temperature
Thursday.
The Nevada County picayune., 1919-07-10
BRITISH sUPERpIRiGlsLE LANDS IN NEW YORK AFTER PERL
 LOUS SEA VOYAGE.
FUEL SUPPLY EXHAUSTED
Could Have Flown 90 Minutes Long CT Without Being Forced To Land Commander and Crew Worn
 Out By Trip.

Mineola. N Y.-Great Britain's su. perdirigible. RIA. the first lighter than-air machine 10 cross the Atlan- tic ocean, anchored here at Roosevelt flying field, after an aerial voyage of 10S hours and 12 minutes, which covered $500 miles.
 Passing through dense banks of cloud, with the sun and sea visible only at rare intervals, the R-34 was forced to cruise 36S0 miles to reacn Trinity Bay. N. r, from East For tune, Scotland, and 1,944 miles from there to Mineola.
 When the super-Zeppelin arrived here she had left only enough pe,roi to keep her moving 90 minutes long CT. Her crew almost sleepless for four and half days, were weary al most to the point of exhaustion. but happy at the successful completion of their epoch-making trip.
 Haggard, unshaven, their eyes bloodshot from the long vigil and lines of care bitten deep into their faces. Maj. G. H. Scott, the command CT. and his officers showed plainly the effects of the anxious hours through which they lived while they were cruising over the far reaches of Canada and the Bay of uFnday, beset by fog. heavy winds and terrific cleo trical storms.
 Tt seemed as though the atmos- phere was haunted by 5000 devils. :" said Lieut.. Guy Harris, the metero- logical officer.