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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
1880 YANKs SAIL.

vLADIVoSToK. sept. 20, tBy the
Associated Press. 1.-THE transport Lo-
gan, with 1880 American troops, prin-
clpally members OF the 27th Infantry,
has left for the United States by way
of Manila and should arrive In San
Francisco about Oct. ~, Replacement
troops arrived here on Sept, 8.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
TO ATTEND YALE.

JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 90. (Spl.)-
II. r. Fullerton, for many months in
charge Of antimalaria work In this Sec
ton OF Mississippi, with headquarters
In Jackson, leaves today for Yale uni
versity 20 complete his studies, having
been granted a furlough for this pur-
pose by the United states public health
service. His successor has not been
namad
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
Hangout for Bootleggers.

About one year ago Smiddy pur-
chased a half interest in the Rosebud
cafe. Since that time the place has
gained a reputation that to say the
least Is unsavory. Chauffeurs. boot
leRgers and loiterers have used this
place as their rendezvous. The alleged
perpetrators Of the now famous Hazel
Bray assault we're hangers-on at the
Rosebud. A young oma recently
swallowed poison there with suicidal
intent and a number Of fights have
taken place In and near the place.
This condition has not improved re-
Gently, OF the contrary matters have
gone from bad TO worse and decent
men and women can not get through the
gang OF loiterers, uhauffeurs and boot
leggers without listening TO the vile
language that Is common among them.
Their presence on the sidewalks and
In automobiles parked there has long
since established It as the principal
bootleg stand in Memphis. the operators
specializing In quick deliveries.
For months past hangers-on near
this place have tainted the officers Of
the United States marshals office
whenever they passed, with sighting
remarks. Deputy mRrshals frequently
have commented on this and have ever
discussed the matter with the district
attorney.
The taunt hurled at Chief Deputy
Marshal Carrigan and Webster Friday
afternoon AZ they passed was nothing
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
FULTON FAIR CLOSES.

MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark, Sept. 20.
(Spl,)-The Fulton county fair closed
today at Salem. 81 miles from here.
The fair was q great success and many
of the farm products, live stock and
fair in Memphis, Tenn. The airplane
from Memphis was the center of attrac-
tion each day and was the first airplane
to visit Salem, A, large number OF
prizes were awarded on hogs and cattle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
To ATTEND REUNION.

NEWBERN. Tenn, Sept, 20, (Spl.)-
The Dyer county Bill Dawson camp,
u. G. w., No, $50, met at the court.
house In Dyersburg Friday afternoon to
complete arrangements for attending
the reunion at Atlanta. John w. Green,
| adiutant of the organization. presided
| over the meeting, A good attendance
was present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
KILLING
NATURAL EFFECT
Of OLD SYSTEM
CONTINUED From first Pase.J

small quantity Of liquor. when Web
ster and his squad made their raid a
few hours later they found a wagon
load of liquor right at Kinman's joint.
Bootleggers didn't like Webster. They
couldn't handle him or cause him to
swerve from his line Of duty. He join
ed the forces of the United States
marshal last April and since that time
has sustained the record he made as
a police officer. He was a SD dergee
Mason.
WIN Smiddy was a plumber by trade
but the memory Of few can recall when
he ever followed this line Of real work.
He served as a policeman and later as
a detective, He served as a partner TO
Jack Klinck.
The two men left the police depart
ment and operated the Majestic saloon
at Third street and Gayoso avenue.
This was in the days when the statute
hooks contained a law prohibiting the
sale of liquor In Tennessee. In later
LAYS when law enforcement closed the
many illegal saloons Smiddy's name
became linked with others engaged In
bootlegging. During the winter Of 1917
Smiddy was indicted on a charge Of
conspiracy to violate the Reed amend
ment, prohibiting the importation Of
liquor into a dry state. This indict-
ment, was returned along with n
against II. A. Laughter, known locally
as the king Of the bootleggers. Laugh
ter is now serving a term In prison.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
GRANT ELEVEN DIVORCES.

RIPLEY. Miss, Sept. 20. (Spl)-
Eleven divorces, five whites and six
negroes, were granted to couples OF
this county during chancery court,
which has been In session here this
week, with Judge J. G. McGowen, OF
Water Valley. presiding.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
QUITS TOUR.

DULUTH, Mimi. Sept. Ex-senator
Hiram W.. johnson announced last night
that he had abandoned his proposed
trip to the Pacific coast to answer Pres
ident Wilson'S speeches on the league of
nations. He win speak at St. Paul and
Minneapolis today and leave for Wash
ington, d. c., Sunday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
GREY LEAVES LoNDoN

LONDON, sept. 20.-Niscount Grey
Of FalIodoh, new British ambassador 40
the United states. left London this
morning on his trip to America, accom-
panied by Sir william Tyrrell, his pri-
vata secretary,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
FRISCO CROWDS Al.
WILSON MEETINGS
PROVE RESPONSIVE
cesud ,slld uOIa psnuIauoo,


the war? That wal Mr.. Wilson's query
ana the women answered with a chorus
ot Noes that was u~nmistakable, But
! the audience at the luncheon given
Dy the women or the first day OF he
presidents visit TO San Francisco was
friendly and sympathetic, 1t did not
begin to compare with the demonstra-
ton OF enthusiasm which interrupted
MS. speech again and again at the sec
ono days luncheon attended by the
Advertising club, the Commonwealth
club. the Downtown asSociation. tho
Rotary club, the Home Industry league
and the League TO Enforce Peace.
Business men they we're, to whom the
president said frankly he believed He
could address a business argument.
With telling effect he read the figures
telling the horrible coBt Of the late
war in men and money and vitality.
The hundreds Of men present literally
gaspedAa as the president reminded them
that the direct cost Of the conflict,
irrespective Of the sums loaned TO one
or another by the belligerents, was
one hundred and eighty-six billion dol
lars. And as he said that more than
seven and a half million men had died
on the field Of battle, which was one
million more than had been killed in
All the preceding wars since the year
1913. Add to that, remarked Mr.. Will
SON. the enormous number OF MANNED
and wounded. add to that the vitality
OF future generations which had sub
tracted from the world by the recent
war, and II staggers the imagination.
And all OF II, insists the president, could
have been avoided II the process OF
arbitration or nine months discussion
now provided for in the covenant had
been compulsory in 1914. The men
present shouted their approval and rose
from their seats In an outburst OF APP
plause that was the climax OF the
whole reception. Interruptions Of
cheering were frequent, but none more
effective than that which followed Mr..
Wilson's description OF the war cost.
unless II was his fiat statement that
America would be a member Of the
league OF nations regardless OF the
counsels Of opposition, for the crowd
took to that with zest and cheered
and demonstrated noisily and happily.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20

The NeUs SciimHar Is first as an advertising medium
Nth Memphis business men. They see results from
their advertising expenditure, and results count.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
Meeting Different.

But II these two luncheon addresses
we're plainly as evidence OF sympathetic
and friendly interest, II cannot be
said that the big mass meeting In the
auditorium at night was the same.
Rarely have the circumstances been
SO difficult for speaking and rarely
has a crowd been so perplexing in It's
makeup. Fully 10000 people were
packed In every conceivable space,
aisles, rafters, ~stairways and balconies,
a more uncomfortable mass of human
ity / have ever seen. People could
neither get in or out, They gave MFR.
Wilson a thunderous welcome. And the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
srAreMENr Of rae coNplrIoN Or
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LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK
& TRUST CO.

Located at Memphis, TENNESSEE.
At the Close Of Business Sept. IL, 1919.
RESOURCES.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

he was arrested.
 What an honor" said Cotton, as the machines of the photographers click cd in taking his picture.
 You are in for fine pickle said one of the newspaper men, as Cottin passed by.
 "I should worry replied Cottin, dropping into the vernacular now used by the poilu.
 NJ. Tanguy told the Associated Press that Cottin was a well-educated man and spoke with certain distinction and appeared to be fully responsible men tally
 l. 'lntransigeant declares that M. Clemeuceau was wounded in the per formancc of his duty and that he should be presented with the CroiX de Guerre.
 The revolver which COttin used was a regulation weapon which he pur- chased from a demobiliZed soldier. AS he had never before fired revolver, he explained he tested it in his bed . room this morning before attacking the premier.
 You have only 10 go to my room, he said. and you will see that I am not very expert. I only fired once and broke the looking glass
 Cottin belongs 10 the group of anarchists known as the communist federation.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
COFFIN TELLS HOW
 HE PLANNED DEATH
 IF FRENCH PREMIER

Is\E1S. Feb. t9.-Thc attack Of Cot tn on M. Clcmeuceau does not appear To bovc been any impulsive movement prompted by a disordered brain but doinicratc attempt at murder. decided Hrdn after mature generalization and rNoruted after long and patient shad- nv ug of the premier
 Ihls is the judgment of AI Tanguy under commissioner of police. as re- ated to the Associated Press after fanguy had questioned the prisoner for three hours and conducted a min ute search of his dining room on the Orleans road just outside the Paris Wau. NJ. Tanguy said also that he was convinced Cottin was alone in his at tack on A Clemenceau. and that the prisoner had no contederates
 No third degree was necessary to make Cottn talk said M Tanguy. He was willing. even anxious Co talk"
 You wish to hear my storyg7 was Inc way Che prisoner greeted NJ. Tan EuN according Co the under Commis- ~ioner, Sit down. he said. and lll tcl you al about it,
 Cotun thCu related his story of now hc had prepared to assassinate M. tlcmenceau. adding that from the time ot the reception Of the Italian king in Paris the fate. of the old man was sealed"
 During the morning the cOrrespon dent saw detectives returning from d search of Cottins room. They bore a great basket filled with anarchist pa per tracts and letters from anarchistic comrades ot Cottiu in various coun- tries.
 W hen seen later. Cottin was smiling. although his face was battered as a result of the pounding he received when
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

that Great Britain and France assist in furnishing ships to bring them back. He declared the United States has done enough for both those countries to warrant such a request.
 Senator Lewis of Illinois interrupted to say the allies ships could not be controlled by this nation.
 T know they would furnish ships if the proper demand was made, and it ought to be made mighty quickly" declared Senator Reed.
 'Insteod of writing league of na- tions" he said. I'd say to the gentlemen running these countries I need some ships now. won't you give them to us?. but if they refused. I'd see to it every benefit and advantage they have in the American market would be taken away the day after tomorrow"
 Senator Shoot of Utah. republican, interrupted to say he was informed England placed only three ships at the disposal of the American government for the return troops movement.
 Senator Lewis said England needed her ships to transport her own colonial troops and added he did not wish the war department criticised for condi- tions for which it was not responsible
 May Endanger Loan
 Senator Reed said the people Of this country would not be fin a temper to support the next Liberty loan. unless they found the government inclined tC cut expenses.
 Characterizing the failure to speed up demobiiZation as gross misman agement" he said unless some steps ! were taken immediately to improve the 1 situation. he would introduce a resolu- l ton requiring that demobiliZation bt ! hastened
 ! In concluding his address. the sen ator announced he would discuss tho ! league of nations in the senate Sat urdaY
 Declaring the criticisms were "un- l fair" Senator Shatroth of Colorado democrat. defended the war depart ment and submitted figures which h, said he had just received by telephon, showing that 1.050.000 men in camps in the United States had been dis charged since the signing of the ar mistice. He declared that in addition 232,O00 men had been returned iron ! France.
 Replying 10 questions from Senate Reed, Senator Shsfroth said it wa true that more than 5OO,O0O men nov . ' were III lblllt camps awaiting ulS charges.
 Satisfies showing production of wa materials and the amount transporte, to France were read by Senator Shaf roth, from figures which he said ha, been furnished him by the war depart ment These were characterized b, Senator Reed as being "deliberatel misleading as to facts
 The Missouri senator said man things could be said in praise of tn war department. but he added tha when the department tried 10 convinc the country that it has performe mTacles,' it was not presenting tn truth"
 Senator Reed read several telegram sent last September by Pershing. urg ing the sending of supplies, and tellin of the shortage of motor transporta ton.
 T have got a stack of these" sai Senator Reed. but I don't intend { read them. I do not want to dis courage the American people,
 Senator Shoot criticized what h said was a practice of the war depart ment in sending up a load of stuff t cucumber the record the very minut any criticism of the department made"
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COLD TIGER" WILL
 RECOVER FROM SHOTS
(Continned from Page Onel

(Continued from Page One) who was the first to seize the assassin, described his experience in some what flustered manner:
 T kept running after the murderer, he said. but as l ran 1 was greatly puzzled what to do with him. once reached him. But when 1 saw him firing his revolver away. it gave me courage and l ran faster, closing in on him, and I took one ~Hod sWipe at him and a couple of kicks before a detec- tive arrived"
 Moulin is a strong youth of about 16. He seemed to feel proud as he posed for photographers and blushed as girls cheered and kissed him for his bravery
 Policeman Goursat, who was wounded in the right eye, said.
 The bullet which struck me went through the limousine. as l was di rectly in line with the assassin, who was rushing toward the premier 8 car This man surel was not d Frenchman: his whole appearance is much like the nihilists. familiar on the left bank of the Seine"
 Huge crowds gathered about the premier's house and continued to ex claim:
 Cottin Has Police Record
 This is a Russian" Despite the fact that they were informed that the premiers assailant was French, they refused to believe it.
 At police headquarters the Associ ated Press was informed Cottin has a record here with Bertillon measure ments. He was regarded as a mild sort of anarchist. The Authorities did ] ln he agl-l la-e- | enough to attempt such q terrible act. Cottin lived at Mont Rogue. a suburb Of Paris, in a small hotel which has long been under police supervision, as It is frequented by anarchists These persons. however are more notorious for spreading literature and making speeches than for acts of violence.
 The police refuse to say whether they believe the attack on the premier was the result of a plot or merely an individual act. They are working however, apparently on the theory that it was a plot, as the little hotel was encircled and a thorough search of the building for incriminatory documents | Is being made.
 Secretary Lansing called at the Clemenceau home to convey the sym- pathy of the American commission and the American people After his visit he said that in order to allay the very natural apprehension that mighi be created as to the effect of the at tack upon the French premier on the work of the peace conference, it was his opinion and that of others witt whom he conferred, that the conferenc, work had been so well organized bl NJ. Clemenceau and had progressed tC such an advanced stage, that most O it now was in committee and woulC continue virtually without interrup- fiop
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
Graaphones Large Assortment of Records
 PILcHERS DRUG STORE PHONE 13 GLENDALE
Italian court martial systems, filed

Italian court martial systems. filed with the judge advocate generals of flee in 1917, had never reached the secretary of war. He also wrote that a war department order suspending certain sentences, until they could be reviewed in Washington, was an ad- ministrative palliative" described by the judge advocate general as neces- sary to prevent q threatened con- gressional investigation of the hang ing of the thirteen negro soldiers, in Texas, three months before the records in their case reached the war depart ment for review
 The letter to Mir. Burnett was in re- ply to the Alabama's members crit1- cism of army court martials a few days ago. in which he had declared General Ansell had shown that he himself was a party to the crime" and had not done all he should to revise the system" In presenting the letter MT. Burnett admitted he had been too harsh in his former criticism, and done an injustice to General Ansell, but added that General Ansell was
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
DETAINED TANKS ARRIVE

NEW YORK, Feb. 19.-The vanguard of Americans detained in Germany during the war, returned today to their native land, on the steamship United States. They were two in number, Heiming Dieter. 21 of Fl Paso, Texas. and Rene Peters. Both were questioned closely by naval intelligence officers.
 Dieter. who was taken to Lubeck in 1908 by his mother, said he declined to become a naturalzed German citizen on becoming of age. or to work in a intuition factory. but worked on a farm.
 Peters. who speaks only German. re- turned to America because he did not like the German people" and wanted to see his father, Oscar Peters, of Sta : pleton.
 He also was taken to Germany by his mother, he said.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
TESS DECLARES
 AGAINST LEAGUE

Continued From Page One) can standards. under a group of Eu- ropean countries.
 'The moment this authority is granted. we will hear democratic free trade politicians demand that all pro- tective legislation be repealed. on the basis that to favor an American stan dard not reached by Europe. is not within the authority of this notion. because by this covenant. We have sur rendered any such authority we may have had to the findings of the league of nations of which we are a respou- sible part"
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not entirely blameless. '

not enllrely DlameleSS.
 General Ansell wrote that his whole course of conduct as acting judge ad vocate was marked by a desire to liberate the harsh features of the court martial, so as to give an ac- cused person the guarantees that guards one in a civil court trial.
 After reviewing cases he cited be- fore the senate committee last week and telling of his disagreement with General Crowder, and of his being re- lieved as acting judge advocate general General Ansell said:
 Last September, after insistent recommendations, power was estab- lished in the acting judge advocate general in France, to make rulings up- on matters of administration of mill I tary justice in our forces in France which would control all commanding generals until oVer-ruled by the sec retart of war. This is now being op- posed by the commanding generals of the American Expeditonary forces and my own action and propriety in pressing the issue of this order is be- ing subjected to question
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Grafaphones
ANsE[L DETERMINED
 ID REFORM TRIALS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 19.-Further disclosures of his efforts to change the army court martial system were made by .Brigadier General Ansell, formerly acting judge advocate general in a letter to Representative Burnett of Alabama, which was read tonight in the house General Ansell told of one case in which in his "desire to serve justice he had been forced to go to a member of congress to get him to place before the president the facts in connection with four men sen fenced to death, after they had been most unfairly tried
 General Ansell declared that re- port of study of British, French and
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20

Continued from Page Onel soldiers in American camps especially was "a piece of stupidity without par allel or excuse
 War Department Incompetent
 "l don't think it is difficult to tell who is telling the war department when to release soldiers declared Senator Reed. T think any depart ment that keeps three -fourths of a million men in camps. after the war IS over, is incompetent or worse than in competent
 "lf we could send to Europe he continued. "300000 men 90 month. through seas infested with mines and submarines. why cant We. when the seas are clear and free from danger, return them as rapidly
 Declaring it was wrong tO keep American soldiers abroad another day. Senator Reed advocated demanding
Arizona republican., 1919-02-20
oUAKEs SURROUND cAIExIco

CALEXICO. Calif.. Feb. 1s.-Slight earthquake shocks commenced here last night at o'clock and continued at intervals until o'clock this morn ing. Eight distinct shocks were felt, but none of them caused any damage. so far as has been reported. There have been numerous slight shocks at intervals since last Friday