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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27

OF lne american pOllCe III ais
The reinforcement of the police con
tingent had been demanded by Brig
Gen. William w Harts. the newspaper
asserts, and with the new organizn ton
effected police operations have been
carried out on wholesale scale, espe-
cialy in the Mont Martre section, re-
sulting in the arrest Of many Aaneri-
can deserters.
The American police in Paris had
previously been chiefly recruited, the
Matin, points. out, among American Of
fiCers and soldiers VINO had been
wounded. Their main duty was to give
information to American soldiers IN
the streets and to regulate trifling Of
fenses and carry out night patrols: The
majority of the members OF this force,
however, were not capable OF dealing
with serious crimes, adds the news
paper, which cites the December sta :
tistics as proving the inefficiency OF
such policing.
Another of the Paris newspapers. the
Intransigeant, welcomes the reinforce
ments of the American police service
in these days, when. it says attacks
by armed men We're becoming over
common and jewelry stores were being
robbed in daylight on the main street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
ASKS COURT TO AWARD
HER $4,000 FOR HUG

The sum Of $lO.O0O is what Nettle
Reinhold wants Jury In the Fourth
circuit court to give her for II hug
The story runs thus Miss Reinhold
alleges that she purchased a ticket at
LOcw's Lyceuu theateT for the gallery
some time ago The usher, Gene Ev-
ans, now In Texas, she declares, told
her that she need not sit in the gal
lery, that he would get her seat on
the first floor, which he did Later
she AYERS, he returned and occupied a
seat next to her Then, according to
her testimony, he placed an arm around
her waist. greatly ncensIng her She
got up and moved to another seat. she
says
The style of the suit is Nettie Rein
hold VS., the Tennessee Theater curpo-
ration. Ralph Davis is representing
the theater company. while H. q. Brown
and II. b Anderson are appearing for
the plaintiff
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
MANY RELATIVES HERE.

The Wedding Of Mr Hayes to Miss
Maggie Davis was a social event in
Memphis In 1876 It occurred In an
Episcopal church which Mrs. Davis had
promoted on Madison avenue, next to
the old PrOudfit home.
Mr. Hayes u native Of North Mem
phis. then was cashier Of the State
National bank, iie was highly connect
ed in Memphis being II first cousin Of
Gen A r. Taylor and also Of Joseph
II. Acklen. OF Nashville Mr.. Hayes
was then sufferer from chronic bron-
chits and went to Colorado Springs in
the hope that the climate would bene-
fit him. THAT disease finally was the
cause OF his death at II years OF age,
the first child of family Of six to die
Mr.. Hayes was not only most attraC-
tive in manner and disposition, but
also IL financier of capacity Inheriting
some money, he increased his holdings
and for years was president of the
First National bank the largest fiuan-
Cial institution in Colorado Springs
His son, Jefferson Davis Hayes got
permission to bear the name Of his
grandfather, who left no male heir. lie
rushed to war at the first call on the
Mexican border, az his grandfather had
campaigned there with honor to the
name,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
ARCHANGEL POST IS
EVACUATED BY ALLIES

LONDON. Jan 27-Allied forces on
the front south Of the Archangel front,
mainly American and Russian troops,
have evacuated the town of Shenkursk
under Bolshevk pressure and with
drawn to a shorter line north Of the
town, according TO an official stale
meut from the British war office today
on operations in northern Russia
The Americans and Russians had
withdrawn to Shenkursk to avoid being
outtlanked by the Bolsheyiki who at
tackled them on Jan. 22-23, after
bombardment of three days,
The official statement reads:
The BOlshevlki have continued their
pressure against the Shenkursk front.
On Jan. 20 and % they launched con-
siderable forces in an attack, after hav-
ing bombarded the positions for three
days. Our forces, consisting principally
OF American and Russian troops, were
first Withdrawn to the defenses OF
Shenkursk to avoid being outflanked by
superior numbers. Later the town and
its defenses were evacuated succeSS-
fully and shorter line taken up farther
to the north"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
MRS, CARTER FREE
, IN MURDER CASE
Young Wife Shot Her Husband
in Defense of Her
Own Life.

Mrs \. C. Carter pretty and young,
was declared not guilty of numbering
her husband, Neely Carter, by jury
in the First criminal court Monday. on
recommendation of Attorney-General
s. o. Bates.
Gen Bates predicated his recon-
mendaton on the fact that Carter left
a dying statement absolving his wife of
all blame for his death.
The wife claimed that Carter came
home Saturday night, Nov. II, at late
hour and in a drunken condition and
beat her numerically She declared
she shot him. believing he would kill
her if she did not defend herself.
The tragedy took place on the same
night that Maud Kline shot Patrolman
Ike Kahn to death and then sought to
take her own life. The Kline woman
was acquitted by a jury in the same
court several weeks ago.
Mrs Carter weepingly thanked the
Judge. the attorney general and the
jury for her freedom. Abe Cohn was
her attorney.
Neely Carter was well known as own
er of the famous pack of bloodhounds
which traced criminals in several
Southern states. The Memphis police
frequently made use of HIS dogs in pur-
suing local criminals.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
u. S. TO RETAIN.
ARMY OF 100000
MARCH ASSERTS
Chief of Staff GiUeS out Particulars of De-
mobilization PIans-FOrce to Remain
Abroad Not Determined.

WASHINGTON, Jan, 27.-Gen. March CHIEF Of staff, dis
cussng army rehabilitation plans today with the mill
ary committee stated that shipping arrangements have beer
made by which 100000 may be transported home monthly
and that all OF the American eXpeditonay force be re
turned home and demobized within six months
How many Americans will be held abroad the army
occupation be determined by President Wilson, Gen Marcl
stated Ten divisions he indicated has been suggested, but
Americans have been designated for return home thar
originally proposed by Marshal Foch.
There are still about 785OOO in camp in the United
States and all will be demobzed within month from today
except those retained for overhead duty Gen March added
Up last Saturday. he said 100000 men had arrived from
In connection with rehabilitation plans Gen March stated
that under present plans retention of an American standing
army of 100000 is proposed
I'VE don't expect reduce below 100000 menlt we
can help it, he told the committee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
Free Liquor For
AU When Car Is
Opened On Track

Whites and negroes. employees of the
south yards of the Illinois Central. men
and women strangers and others,
flocked from everywhere Sunday night
when it became known that a carload
of liquor had been broken open near the
icebouse in the Nonconnah yards. and
for several hours high revel was held
that wpuld have set to shame the Bach
annalian feasts Of decaying Rome.
The liquor was billed from a point in
Kentucky 70 New Orleans and was
broken into while standing on a siding
in the Nonconnah yards, according to
Sheriff Perry About 30 or 40 cases Of
the shipment are missing.
The sheriff is investigating to see II
any of the liquor was carried away with
the purpose of being bootlegged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27

For IL must be kaid,' says the In
transigeant, and our friends Of the
United states deplore the fact like our
selves, that the audaclty OF some Of
their Bad lots has grown marVelously
The Intransigeant ads that the bar
OF Maxim's mas lteens closed TO officers,
AMERICAN, EsatAtsR asAS sAthars!- because
according 70 the prefecture of police
Of violations against the liquor selling
regulations and not owing to widely
rumored ncIdents'' These rumors, the
newspaper adds, were to the effect that
a fight occurred In the bar In which
American officers took part some of
the reports having 1t that one OF the
participants was killed, another that
French officer had been killed, while
still another version was that two
Americans had been Killed
The recent theft Of an automobile,
added to a long list OF such thefts is
attributed by the mtransigeant to two
Americans. who are making speciality
Of this kind Of crime, driving an auto
mobile Of their own and taking in tow
any car whose owners had left it alone
with the ignition cut out, the gasoline
tank closed and the magnetic isolated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
TWO WOMEN ARE
VICTIMS Of GAS:
One Is Overcome, One Burned
and Many Complaints Are
Made byConsumers.

with at least two deaths attributed
TO the poor gus supply IN Memphis,
complaints and reports Of accidents
continue to attract the attention OF city
officials and business men,
Within the past few days two women
have been made victims of serious
mishaps which are blamed upon the
inferior quality Of gas furnished by
the Memphis Gas and Electric company,
and reports of inCOnvenlenCes and
trouble, either from continued low
pressure or so much air In the gas
that explosions result, are numerous
While ironing with a gas iron at
her home, S97 Stafford avenue, Mrs.
NJ II Collins was overcome by gas
fumes and "A physician had to be sum
moned. She was i'll several days from
the effects
While cooking at her home, 1918
College street, Mrs 4 G. Brooks was
badly burned about the face. and her
hair partially burned when the gas In
the oven exploded aud the flames
struck her In the face,
Another home reported basement
filled with gas fumes from IL water
heater which had snuffcd out due to
poor gas poppings Of burners, ina
biuty to cook foods properly and such
heavy fumes arising from portable gas
heaters as to render their use danger
Gus are among the complaints made
by consumers in various parts Of the
city.
Leo Goodman, city commissioner of
public utilities. according to state
ment attributed to him, does not know
of anything the city can do to bring
about a bettermcnt in the gas supply.
city Attorney Livingston VIII confer
with Commissioner Goodman regarding
the rights of the city to take action
to compel the Memphis Gas and EleC-
triC company 10 give better service,
especially in the matter OF furnishing
gas for lighting and heating purposes.
Mayor Montrverde explained that the
matter Of forcing the gas company To
place gas testers in the gas Inspector
office would be considered, These test
ers will show the exact pressure of
gas at every hour of the day and its
heating and lighting capacity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
WILSON TOUCHED
OVER GREAT RUIN
WROUGHT BY HUN
President and Mrs. Wilson Re-
turn to Paris After First
Trip to Scene of German
Devastation of France.
SEES CHATEAU THIERRY
AND DESOLATED RHEIMS
Executive Asserts No Words
Can Express Feelings Re-
Ceived During Trip Through
Towns and Battle Scenes.

PARIS, Jan. 27.-President and Mrs.
Wilson returned to Paris at $3.50 O'Clock
last night from their visit to Rheims
and Chateau ThierTy, the first trip the
president has made to the devastated
regions of France and the battle area,
At the close of tour that took him
through dozen raZed villages. ending
IN the ruins of the historic cathedral
at Rheims, the president made this
comment
No one can put into words the inn
pressions | have received among such
scenes of desoation and ruin"
That was Mr. Wilson's only express
sion OF his feelings after a trip that
every Frenchman has been hoping he
would make before he takes part In
deciding what is to be eXacted from
Germany for the devastation of North
crn France.
-, Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson Admiral
Grayson and a very small party, Mr..
Wilson left the Murat residence early
SUNDAY The party first motored to
taken on waiting train. The party
then, proceeded by motor to Rheims,
passing through many ruined villages
and, along the old fighting lines, where
evidences of combat are still plainly
seen. After visiting Rheims, the presi-
motor cars and boarding a special
train returned to Paris.
The first fighting ground was reached
as the party neared Belleau wood, i'm
mortalized by the gallant fighting of
American marines. The motor cars
turned off the main roads and crawled
periously. through back lanes to bring
the president close to the. place of the
fighting. The country folk in that
neighborhood are striving to reclaim
their country from wars desolation;
The farmers were plowing the shell
eratered fields as the president stood
beside the graves of one hundred OF
more American boys who gave their
lives at that point and looked across
the strategic valley to Beleau wood, a
mangied mass of tree trunks and un-
derbrush, but now national monu-
ment to the marines after whom the
French government has named the
place,
Hears of Battle.
Col. Edward NJ. Watson. of Martins
vile, Va, who commanded an artillery
battalion in the fight and was later
chief of staff of the Seventy seventh
division in the Argonne fighting, stood
(Continued on Page 10 Column hO
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
Kentucky Minister
ARRESTED On Charge
Of Scouting Flu LaW

PADUCAH Ky, Jan. 81. (Spl)-
Rev II BoyCe Taylor of Murray, XIV,
one Of the best known Baptist minis
ters in the South, noted for his oppo-
sition to the war. was arrested yes
terday by Murray authorities for his
refusal to obey the orders OF the board
of health and keep his church closed
during the Influenza epidemic Although
the han has been on in Murray for a
month. Rev. Tavlor has. 1t is charged,
DIG ersisted in holding services at his
home. The sheriffs office made the
arrest. Rev Taylor refused to make
bond. but was released on his own rec
ognizance for trial in the county court.
TayIor has made attacks on the Red
cross, Y. NJ. c. A. and other war work
agencies and upheld conscientious OBJ
ieCtors In their ATTITUDE toward the
war. His conduct has twice been in
yestigated by federal officials
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
FORMER MEMPH|AN
DIES IN FAR WEST
J. Addison Hayes, Who Mar.
ried Miss Margaret Davis
Here, Succumbs.

COLORADO SPRINGS. col, Jan. u
Joel Addison Hayes, for % years
president OF the First National bank,
Of Colorado Springs, died in Los An
peIes, after n long illness, according TO
advices received here, Thirteen years
old when the Civil war broke out,
Hayes, then living on a plantation IN
Louisiana, carried packages. drugs and
letters through the federal lines during
the first wears of the war
For many years he was director
in the International Trust company and
the First National bank Of Denver, he 70
ing one of the organizers Of the for
mer institution He was one of the
organizers and first president Of the
Colorado state Bankers association,
In January. 1876 Mr Hayes married,
in Memphis, Miss Margaret Howell
Davis. daughter OF jefferson Davis,
president of the Confederacy Mrs.
Hayes died in 1909. One of their four
children, jefferson Hayes, changed his
name to jefferson llayes-DaVis by
special act Of the Legislature In 1889,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
-
CONFEDERATE VETERAN
DIES AT WATER VALLEY

WATER VALLEY. Miss. Jan. 81.
(SplD-M. F, Stewart. a Confederate
veteran Of this city, who has been lin
gering several days with pneumonia,
following an attaCt Of Spanish influ-
enza, died at his home Sunday at the
age Of 20 years, The funeral was held
at the home Of deceased at pm. to-
dav then burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. stewart was a soldier in the Civil
war, and since 1865 he has been em-
ployed by the Southern Railroad COM
pany six years, and by the Illinois
Central % years. He served this city
as street commissioner two terms and
In the primary OF last year was nomi-
mated for the third term bv an over
whelming majority. but before the gen
eral election came on the board of alder
men saw ut to abolish the commits
soner's office. He was a member Of
the Woodmen of the World fraternity.
and a devout member Of the Methodist
church, the father OF II children, nine
OF whom, together with their widowed
mother, survive.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
SENATE REACHES BIG
$lOO,OOO,OOO BILL

WASHINGTON, Jan, 27.--An agree
ment on the administration bill ap-
propriating 500. 600 900 for European
famine relief was reached today by the
senate and house conferees. The con.
ference report was to be acted upon
first by the house, probably today
NO material change was made in the
bill by the conferees. All of the sen
ate amendments. with minor changes
IN phraseology were adopted including
that by Senator Penrose of Pennsyl
Nania. providing that wheat donated
should be bought, as far as practicable,
in America.
Prohibition, added by the senate.
against distribution Of food to enemy
people also was approved by the CON
ferees, but the provision was redrafte
so as to insure that Armenians and
other friendly peoples in enemy terri
tory might become the subjects Of re
lief
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27

Tennessee-C Cloudy. probably local
rains.
Mississippi-Cloudy. with probably
lain: warmer.
Arkansas-Cloudy, probably rain in
east and south.
Alabama-Cloudy with probably rain,
warmer.
Kentucky-Cloudy, not much change
in temperature,
l,ouisiana-Cloudy, probably rain.
klahoma--Generally fair. somewhat
colder, except in northwest.
East Texas--Unsettled weather, prob
ably rain in extreme east, cooler; Tues
day probably fair.
West Texas-Fair, cooler In south
east.
Florida--Cloudy weather probably To-
cal rains; mild temperature.
South Carolina and Georgia-Cloudy,
probably followed by rain
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
MIAMI, OKLA. WANTS
HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE

MIAMI. Okla, Jan. 27-M ami prob,
ably will make a bid for the Willard
fight The matter was discussed at a
conference Of bankers, business men
and mine operators today. and they will
get into communication with Tex Rick
ard at once.
II is the opinion of those interested
that s150,000 purse will bring the
fight to Miami, and those back of the
movement are ready to put up 5000, 900
to get the fight here.
Two of the largest banks in the city
will take care of the financial end
of the fight II Miami snould get 1t.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
MAYOR OF ALABAMA CITY
KILLS ARREST RESISTER

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Jan. 27.-While
resisting arrest near Guiley today Jacob
Crabb was killed and his brother, Alex
Crabb, probably fatally wounded by
Mayor W, T. Bennett, OF Gurley. The
Crabbs had created a disturbance and
warrants for their arrest were placed in
the hands of Deputy Sheriff Will BEN
nett son Of the mayor. The father ac-
companied the young officer, and wher
the Crabb boys resisted and were about
to overcome the deputy, Mayor Bennett
opened fire, killing Jacob Crabb in
stantly Mayor Bennett is 72 years old,
The Bennetts surrendered and were re-
leased on bond.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
POSTPONE ARGUMENT
FOR LIBEL SUIT CHANGE

DETROIT, Jan. 27.-By agreement OF
counsel today, argument in CT cult court
here of the motion for a change in
venue of the libel suit brought by Hen
ry Ford against the Chicago Daily Tri-
bune was postponed for one week.
The motion was presented by the de-
fendant, Saturday, claim being made
that the suit had once been started in
illinois and was transferred to Detroit,
where the trial might be to the disad-
vantage OF the Tribune because Of the
prominence of the plaintiff.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
PINE BLUFF WANTS FUND
FOR BOYS REFORM HOME

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan. u (SplD-
Members Of the Rotary club. and other
citizens will make an effort to have
bin passed IN the legislature for an
appropriation of $lS5, 900 for the Boys
Industrial school here and an invitation
has been sent to the Legislature to
send a committee to Pine Bluff to at
tend the luncheon-meeting of the Ro-
proposed bill will be discussed The
buildings being used now are but tenn
porary and the appropriation is to pro-
vide permanent ones, The site was a
donation by capt. s. Geisreiter, of this
city, and 1t contains 100 acres west OF
the city
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
RIVERS BILL BOOSTED
$5,OO0,0O0 BY SOLONS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 27.--Revised up
ward about $5,0O0,OOO, the rivers and
harbors appropriation bill today was
reported out by the senate commerce
committee. As it passed the house the
measure carried $1,000. 900.
Increases added by the senate COM
mittee included.
Waterway from Beaufort, s. c.. to
ST. Johns river, Fla, $4,000. Bruins
wick, Ga. harbor $260,000; st. Johns
ocean, s125, 900 Okawaha river. Fla,
100000; Sarasota oay, Fla. $4,000;
Gulfport. Miss, harbor. $50, 900: Missis-
siprf river passes, s550,00O; Brazos is
land, Texas. harbor. s66O00 Neches
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
REPORT FORMER KING
MANUEL IN COUNTRY

VIGO, Spain, Jan. 27.-Former King
Manuel is reported to have entered
crossed the Mimic river at Gaminha.
Persons arriving here from Oporto
report that an airplane has dropped
leaflets over the city which advise for
eigners\ to depart If they do not wish
to be the victims of wholesale slaugh-
ter
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
CANADIAN TROOPS TO
DEPART FROM GERMANY Y

LONDON Cvia MontreaD, Jan. 27-
Canadian troops are about to leave
Germany Bonn, which has been their
headquarters will be taken over by the
British army contngents. The home Of
Beethoven Is still standing at Bonn and
Reuter- dispatch says:
Not many Canadians will go home
without being able to say they struck
a chord or two on the great musician $
piano, and found it terribly out OF
tune"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
PREPARE TO PLACE
DRY LAW In EFFECT

WASHINGTON, Jan 27.-Thirty- six
states, the necessary three fourths, had
certified to the state department their
ratification of the federal prohibition
today and preparation of
a proclamation to make the amend
ment effective was ordered
Certificates were received in the day
from North Carolina Wisconsin, Utah
and Kansas, the latter being the 36th
state to report.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27

river, Beaumont. Texas S25 900, and
Yazoo river Mississippi. S1S 900.
For improving the Houston, Texas.
ship channel 1915, 900 is added, Of which
s275,000 Is for dredges The total an
preparation for Galveston, Texas. city
375. 900.
Among new surveys authorized were
Cape Fear river, below Wilmington n.
G, for jettles and river bar channel;
st. Andrews hay, Florida, Pensacola
bay, Fla. to Mobile bay, Ala; intra
Rockport, and Corpus Christi. Texas,
Galveston, Texas, channel and Neches
river, Texas, from Beaumont to An
gelina river,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
BEGIN TO RELEASE
DIRECTORS FROM PEN

LEAvENWORTH Kas., Jan, 27.--
The release of llS conscientious object
ors. honorably discharged from the ser
vice by war department orders, was be-
gun at the disciplinary barracks at Fort
Leavenworth this morning. Two, how
ever, refused to leave, saying 1t was
against their religious scruples.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
BRIG .-GEN. STEINER
HON0RABLY DISCHARGED

GREENVILLE, S. c., Jan. 27.-Brig.-
Gen. R. f. Steiner, of Montgomery
Ala, who was recently assigned to the
command of the Fortieth infantry, sta
toned at Camp Sewer, has received an
,honorable discharge from the army, it
was announced today. He served on the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
TENNESSEAN HONORED

WASHINGTON, Jan 81. (SplD--On
behalf Of the president the commander
in-chief Of the army today announced
that the distinguished service medal had
been conferred upon Seret William 6
Sanderfer, Of Trenton, Miss, for ex-
traordinary heroism in action at St
Souplet, FT@Mce oct, 10, 1918.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-27
FRENCH BUYING BONDS

PARIS, Jan. 27.-The French peo-
pie continue to subscribe for the ma
tional defense short time bonds. Dur
ing the first fortnight in January sub
scriptions totaled 1,123 600, 900 francs,
compared to an average of 1,200, ,000, 900
fortnightly during the last three months.