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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
TEN THOUSAND
PEOPLE LIVE IN
ANNEXED SUBURBS
Binghamton With Estimated
PopIation of $500 Included
Manufacturers Are Left
Out Of TabuIatiOn.
LAW WILL GO INTO
EFFECT DECEMBER |
About 1000 People Live in
Suburbs to South Which
Will Be in City Before Next
Census.

Memphis population figures will take
sudden jump upward Dec !. but in
this census, as In the last one, will
be far from representing the real pop
ulatton OF Memphis because the big
corporations owning land and factories
north northeast east and south Of the
city were strong enough politically to
have the new lines so arranged as to
leave them out while the line was
made to jog around and take in own
ers OF small homes The manufacturers
get all OF the benefit Of the city, but
pay no city taxes. The Union ard
SCUM Memphis land companies have
had their lands made OF enormous
value by the growth Of Memphis, but
go scot free Of city taxes
The annexation act passed at the
recent session of the legislature, be-
comes effective Dec. l. The figures,
however, will not be officially known
until tho completion of the next CEN
sus. which will begin officially Jan. /,
1920.
The new city limits do not include
quite so much new territory as was
taken in Just before the 1910 census.
Probably the increase In population
drawn from the new territory viii not
be over 10000, ], W. Farley who was
the local director OF the 1910 census,
places his estimate of the population
In the annexed territory at 9400 That
includes BinEhamton, with an estl-
mated population Of $500, The 1910
census gave Blnghamton 1878.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
SOUTHERN PORTS TO
GET MORE VESSELS

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Six addi-
tional ships are to be allocated by the
shipping board to the South Atlantic
Of seven vessels for its South Ameri-
can trade out of Savannah, Charleston.
Wilmington, N. c., Brunswick Ga and
Jacksonville, Fla. 1t was said today
at the shipping board that additional
vessels would be assigned the company
as business developed.
Five of the big German ships seized
when the United States entered the
great war are to be allocated by the
shipping board for service in the South
American trade out of New Orleans
The first three vessels will be 20-knot
ships, one to be turned over July l.,
another Aug l. and a third Sept t.
The other two, will be delivered in Oc-
tober and November.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
TutWiIer Presents
Street Car Case;
City Asks for Time

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May Is, (spl) -
Indications are that the state public
utilities commission will postpone furth-
er hearing Of the Memphis Street rail-
way case until later date in order
to allow the representatives Of the city
more time in which to prepare data
bearing on their side Of the controversy.
At present r. n. Tutwiler, one Of
the receivers Of the railway company,
Is giving testimony and will probably
not conclude his evidence until Satur-
day noon. at which time 1t is expected
a postponement will be taken. The
pCstponement will he for 30 days, II TAX
en- and will be ordered at the request
OF the city authorities
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
10Th AND 31ST MEN
ON SEAS FOR HOMES

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Units Of
the 2sth division. which includes Vir-
girians, and of the 31st division
Georgia, Florida, Alabama national
guard), are among troops on three
transports whose sailing from France
was reported today by the war depart
ment.
The Virginia, due at Newport News
May 25, brings the field and staff, sani-
tsry and veterinary detachments, head
quarters and supply companies and bat
terios A to inclusive, of the lllth
field artillery and Company e. OF the
104th ammunition train OF the 29th di-
vision.
The Tiger. due at New York May
26, has aboard a detachment Of the
10th machine gun battalion Of the 10Th
among other troops.
Units of the 3lst division are aboard
the Santa Teresa, due at New York
May "a. They are the headquarters
detachment, field hospitals 121, 122 and
1893 and ambulance companies 121, 1879
and l2s, Of the l06th sanitary train.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
FRENCH PORTS ARE NOW
IN HANDS OF FRANCE

PARIS, May The American ac-
tivity which during tho past few
months has characterized the life OF
several French ports. has ceased with
the withdrawal Of large American units.
The ports are being handed back TO the
activities.
Rouen la already on n peace basis
and wholly controlled by the French.
Havre. Marseilles, Tonnay -Charente.
Rochefort Marans, La Rochelle and
Les Sahles d'Olonne soon will be de-
serted by American soldiers,
The ports mentioned have handled
2. .bSG. .634 tons OF American army ma
terial At Havre 64S43S troops were
disembarked.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
ISlsig ISs sSNX! J: .A.sTSliERs

Tennessee-Showers and thunder
storms probably by Friday
Mlsslssippi-P Partly cloudy: Friday
Il cal showers
Arkansas-Partly cloudy, local show
ers in extreme north.
Automatically cloudy; Friday local
showers.
Kentucky-Shower and thunder
storms probable by Friday.
Louisiana-Fair.
Oklahoma and East Texas-Partly
cloudy.
West Texas-Fair.
North and South Carolina-Feir: Fri
day partly cloudy, probably showers.
Georgia-Fair; Friday partly cloudy,
probably followed by showers.
Florida-Fair except probable show
ers in south.
kansas--Generally fair. warmer In
northwest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
CARRIERS WILL MEET
SALARY ADJUSTERS

The Tri-State rural letter carriers
will hold their annual convention on
Nay 30 on the sixth floor of the Cham
Der Of Commerce building. where they
expect to meet part of, the salary
adjustment commission appointed by
the last congress.
All rural letter carriers are invited
to attend. whether they are members
OF the association or mot. Delegates
are expected from several states, and
all Of the carriers in West Tennessee,
North Mississippi and Eastern Arkan-
sas are expected to be there to meet
this commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
DOG LAW CONSTRUED.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May Is. (Spl)
The constitutionality Of the dog law
passed by the recent general assembly,
was today interpreted by Horace OF
ment. county attorney, Of Davidson
county, and the county authorities are
to begin the registration of
CANNES mt an early date.
Ozment held that the tags should be
paid for by the assessor from the Is
Per cent fund provided in the act and
that the books and records provided
should he paid for by the county from
its general fund
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
BAD WEATHER REPORTS
\ REACH PLANES CHIEF

WASHINGTON, May l5-Frst re
ports furnished commander John II,
Towers at Trepassey bay today showed
poor weather conditions for beginning
the flight across the Atlantic,
variable and fresh winds, strong
south and southwest over eastern part
Of course. clouds, rain squalls and
poor visibility was the forecast sent
from Washington on the basis OF data
furnished by tho destroyers and other
station ships on the course to the
Azores.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
w JACKSON WOMEN
REGISTER FOR VOTING

gACKsON, Tenn, May is (spl. Only
|5z women registered in the city OF
|ackson out Of a possible 1000, ac-
'oruing to figures announced this morn
Madison county election commission,
i These are about equally divided be-
3Neen white and black. In the second
H&fd large number Of white women
tAo had gone to register left the place
XNen they found that an aggregation
negro female ballot seekers had
ceded them and had the preference
The matter of time In registration.
Ications are that the ballot will be
. used by the white women of Jack
4S In fact, there Is a strong anti
nan suffrage sentiment In this city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
JACKSON HIGHWAYMEN
HOLD UP STREET CAR

JACKSON, Tenn, May l5. (Spl)---
Two masked highwaymcn held up and
robbed Motorman r, Il. Crosswaite on
a Highland street car last night near
the intersection OF the line with Rollins
street. The hlghwaymen pulled the troll
ley and forced the motorman 70 give
uu his cash, which amouted to So. No
ma ssengers were aboard the car at the
time The robbery occurred in an un-
inhabited section OF the city-the va
cant property between Highland park
and HlckSSille,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
TWO MEMPH|ANS
ON CASUALTY LIST
Sergeant Davis and Corporal
Johnson Are Slightly
Wounded.

The names Of Sergt. Lauren Il. pa
Wis, 1890 Poplar avenue and Corporal
Frank ], Johnson, 1894 Union avenue,
both wounded slightly, were contained
in a casualty list Of Sl2 names re-
ceired Thursday from Washington, The
list was divided;
Killed in action 4, died accident and
other causes l, wounded severely 10
wounded degree undetermined 90
wounded slightly 25a
Also included In the list
TENNESSEE.
Wounded slightly sergt. Arthur NJ
Cox r, f y, l. Coal Creek; Privates
George B Brinkley, Bemis; Daniel @
Darr, r, F, u. /, Big Rock; Malvern
Harris, Hartman.
MISSISSIPPI
Wounded slightly Lieut. Jesse NJ
Hughes, Hattesburg Corporal John V
Dambornio, Bay st Louis. Private
Roman B, Puckett, r. f. u, l, Tisho.
mingo.
ARKANSAS
Wounded slightly Private W. W
Haney, Belleville.
ALABAMA.
Wounded severely: Sergt Robert II
Mayes r, F. n. /, Hokes Bluff
Wounded degree undetermined; Pri.
Yate Thomas F. Aderholt, GadSden.
Wounded slightly: Lieut.. Ely Il
Daniel, Lapine; Sergt. James v Coyle
Birmingham Privates John u. Corne,
lius, Garden City; Ernest r, Smith, Il
+, d. 2, Prattsvlle James Cole, Berry
jay Collier, Ashland.
-
Corporal Frank j, Johnson, 1884 I'm.
ion avenue, Is reported as slightly
wounded He was gassed for the sec.
ond time on Oct. %, 1918, and Is nov
at Camp Deven, Mass, with the l0lsi
field artillery Of the 26th division
awaiting discharge, He In the son ot
Mrs. w, n Johnson, sister OF Mrs
w. Chapman Dewey, who is now II
France with the y, NJ. c, A. canteer
forces.
Sergt Lauren Davis formerly resided
| at 1880 Poplar avenue with his mother
but she now resides In Buntyn, Hi
brother, Harold Davis. Is an employ,
Of the Union and Planters Bank an'
/ lsrifHf fon, wgsreaf
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
SIX DROWNED WHEN
COAL BARGE SINKS

PORTSMOUTH, n. H., May 15,--Six
persons, including the captains wife
and four children and the engineer.
were drowned when the coal-laden
barge Nanticoke, owned by the Potter
Transportation company of New York,
sank of the Isles of Shoals early to-
day. Capt. William Gray and Allen
McDourall. a deckhand, were picked up
by the coast guard at Rye beach after
they had drfted about In a small boat,
for several hours. They are the only
survivors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
ARCHITECTS ORGANIZE.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 15 (Spl)---
Then Tennessee chapter OF the Ameri-
can institute OF architects announces
flcers: Henry G. Hibbs, Nashville,
president: Walk G. Jones. Memphis,
vice president; and o. w Holman.
Nashville. secretary and treasurer, The
chapter will make an, effort to establish
a scholarship In the University Of Penn
sylvania to be filled by candidates
recommended by the state chapter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
HOLDS BEER ILLEGAL,
I BUT BREW WILL GO ON

WASHINGTON, May 15.-An opinion
M the effect that the brewing of beer
|eptaining 2% per cent alcohol Is illegal
EAs been given by Attorney General
inner to Internal Revenue Commits
.5mer Roper, but officials explained
n&t II would not operate to stop the
|Inufacture Of this beer pending de-
|!alpn by. the federal district court OF
feT York in case now under con
Narration,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
FOSDICK TO Be U. S.
OFFICIAL IN LEAGUE

WASHINGTON, Nay 15.-Raymond
B. F'osdick, New York lawyer, who
will be one OF the permanent American
officials in the league of nations when
the league Is organized. The exact po-
sition to which Mr.. Fosdick will be ap-
pointed was not known today In WASH
ington.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
POLICEMEN-FIREMEN
GET RAISE AT PADUCAH

PADUCAH. KY, May is. (Spl. THE
salaries OF all policemen and firemen
Of the city Of Paducah were raised from
ySb to $50 a month by the vote OF the
city commissioners Monday afternoon.
The salaries of practically all city eti-
ployes were raised with the exception
Of those Of student nurses at Riverside
hospitaL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
TOWERS SAYS OCEAN FLIGHT START IS PROBABLE
British Flyers
Hope To Start

ST JOHNS, May i5.-Reports re-
ceived through the American air
station hare led Hawker and Rayn-
ham, the British pilots. to hope a
start would be possible today In
their long. delayed attempt to fly
70 EnaIand.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
WILSON'S MESSAGE
WILL Be SHORT One

PARIS, Nav 15.--President Wilson
has advised the cable companies that
his message to the forthcoming special
session OF congress will not be more
than few hundred words, enabling 1t
to he cabled probably on the day OF de-
livery
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
KOLCHAK'S TROOPS
CAPTURE SAMARA

BERNE, May 15,--The troops Of Ad-
miral Kolchak have captured Samara,
an important city on the Volga river,
the Ukrainian press bureau here says
it learns from well-nformed source
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15

The NC-4 first took the air AT 1903
I'm (a,OS New York time), but was
forced TO descend 26 miles east Of this
port and returned here at HIS am.
OOlb New York tme),
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-15
Weather Forecast

Showers and prob
able thunderstorms by
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Of an unsound public policy would be
set. and 30 much traffic would be di.
Iverted From. the Washington Railway
and Electric to the Capital Traction
furnishing better service ut q cheaper
rate, that the result would doubtless
be q net decrease of income to the
Washington Railway and Electric in.
stead Of an increase,
It does not follow from these con-
siderations that Washington should
abandon its fiat rate system and shift
to the zone or measured system as a
permanency. But there is strong sug-
gestiom Of the necessity that Temporal
rily as part Of the war burden the
long-haul passengers should pay a
somewhat larger fare than the short
haul passengers, since increase of the
fiat rate for all passengers, whether
applied to both roads or to the Wash
irgton Railway and Electric alone, will
fail to provide the additional revenue
needed by the Washington Railway
and Electric, and will, on the contrary,
threaten in some respects to aggravate
and intensity this deficit.
The temporary application Of the
principle. of measured service to the
car fare increase might not only be
effective in increasing revenue solely
where it is needed, but would be sus-
tanned by certain equities to counter
balance those temporarily waived by
the suburbanite. The drain upon
the Washington Railway and Electric
by reason Of its compulsory mainte-
nance Of an expensive electric system
on at present improbable suburban
lines has been conspicuous factor in
its financial embarrassment. 1t is
equitable that these lines should be
made as soon as possible self-support-
ing and should meanwhile contribute
for time even more in proportion
than the lines Of the urban section to
meet the present emergency, which the
cost of their maintenance at a high
standard has materially helped to
create.
The application Of the measured sys-
tenn of car fares az a Temporary expe-
dent in the present emergency, with
the result Of q slight increase in fare
for long-haul passengers, might be
effective in increasing the Wash
ington Railway and Electric reve-
nue. without inordinately swelling the
income Of the Capital Traction, and
the expedient would be equitable in
that everybody would pay only for
what he got.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
Trucking in ENGLAND.

England is fighting the rail strike by
means Of motor transport, hauling ne
cessities by trucks. For this service
great numbers of men have volun-
'teered. Most of them have had ex-
perience during the war in the hand
ling Of motor vehicles. Truth is, the
war has created a new line Of expert
service, and England is now getting
the benefit of it. It is doubtful if
six years ago such an emergency
could have been SO promptly met.
Men who handled truck trains on the
roads back Of the lines in France are
now running food supplies all over
England in conditions 50 easy in
comparison that the task Of keeping
the country provisioned is proving to
be slight in the face Of the serious
difficulty Of an almost complete stop
page Of rail transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
The World Series Games.

Tomorrow begins Americas great
sporting classic, the worlds champion.
ship base ball series. The competitors
this year are Chicago Of the American
League and Cincinnati Of the Nation
al League. Chicago is an old-timer in
the world series running, but Cincin-
natl has not had q championship club
since way back in the days Of the
famous old team that half q century
ago toured the country and won prac-
tically every game. That was before
the days Of organized base ball. Pub
Lie interest in the game is ut, : re-
|mAxkahls heisht. Attendance at thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

contests has been unusually heavy,
sven here in, Washington, with the
team in q lowly position. barge crowds
witnessing the game. Washington
hopes some day to be world series
contestant. Meanwhile it will follow
the games through the medium Of
The Stars electric scoreboard and
hopes for contest that will show the
national sport in its best aspect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

It was decided that the presidential
special was going too rapidly at one
stage Of the journey and the train
was required to slow down. Some of
the railway men have been speeding
in variety Of ways, and have seen the
advisability Of slowing down bit out
Of Difference to the public nerves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Some Difference used to be expected
from America toward customs re-
ferred to as "quite English, you know"
This is not the case with matters like
the present industrial disturbances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

One Of the best arguments against
q strike is the fact that in q month or
so it will be necessary to take stock
Of the provisions available against
what may be a long, hard winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Spain is blaming German influences
for labor troubles in spite Of the fact
that the Teutons are now supposed to
have their hands full with reconstruc-
ton problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

IS ALast night" remarked the rhapso-
dist, "all the village was bathed in
soft moonshine."
Friend" rejoined Uncle Bill Bottle
top, you've got it wrong. Phi admit
the presence Of copious moisture. But
I've got to remind you that moonshine
is about the hardest liquor produced"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

It may be doubted whether Mr.. Her
bert Hoover can see his way clear to
a retirement to public life, SO long as
public life insists on the benefit of
lis services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Cities that had to be omitted from
the presidential tour can still have q
clear idea Of the Presidents position
on public. questions by referring to
the newspaper files.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

New York police are reported to be
unionizing. # there is any new kind
Of trouble, New York insists on not
being left out. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

The political instinct which figures
on the votes available one way or an
other asserted itself promptly in con-
nection with the league Of nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Radiealism tends to Einash every
kind Of organization, and u naturally
regarded with question BY organized
labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

The autumnal social disturbance
known as the strike asserts itself with
almost the regularity Of the so-called
equinoctial storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Though coal shortage is feared no.
body welcomes the saving Of fuel in
cident to banking the fires In q steel
plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Some of the Italians though highly
indignant with DAnnunzio cannot
wholly control the impulse to applaud
q bold artistic stroke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

There Is always an element Of So
ciety that insists on assuming that
progress depends on going ahead and
making matters worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Predictions Of an end Of bolshevism
in Russia would indicate that Lenin
is about ready to cash in and quit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

No amount Of price regulation can
cheaper food If the producer fails in
his duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

The Worlds Busiest Poet.
Most poets are content to write !
And maybe now and then recite. !.
DAnnunzio,
Why must you 60
And seek to start another ightf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30

Unenvied Congratulations.
"That opponent Of yours says he will
be the first to extend congratulations
when you deserve them"
> IT know that" replied Senator Sorg-
hum, "but the only thing he really
wantssto congratulate me on is being a
good loser
"Anyhow," said Farmer Corntossel.
"Bill Hohenzollern was proud and in
dependent to the last"
"How do you know"
"He turned in an chopped his own
winters wood ruther than be bossed
around by the hired man."
P.tti.
Only q name remains Of all
That once entraneed q listening world.
What pfaudits rang
As gentlest cadences would fall
Like petals from the rose unfurled
When Patti sang!
What :glories Of the masters shone
In joy or sentiment complete,
Or tragic pangl
And yet, as heart inspired each tone,
The simplest ballad seemed most sweet
When Patti sangi q
All, that was very long asoi3
Midst present fiotry Of SQUAD
And harsh harangue,
'Tis worth the vanished years to know
That beauty, tender Jet profound.
Than Patti sangt "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-09-30
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