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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
"Citizens' Guards"
Forming For Duty
In British Strike

LONDON, Oct A direct approach
TO Premlar Lloyd George was made by
representatives Of the striking railway
men late this afternoon, After q pro.
longed conference between nedlAtinu
labor men and leaders Of the railway
men the latter went unaoeompanlsd TO
call upon the premier.
Premier Lloyd Georges appeal for
tho formation Of "ctiEens' guards"
throughout the country IN the omergen-
cy caused by the railroad strike and It's
possible spread, met with prompt re-
Spouse on all sides today. The lord
mayor OF London lost no time in COM
plying with his request and his example
was followed by other lords mayor,
lords lieutenant, chairmen OF county
councils, watch committees. chief con-
stables and town clerks the country
over, Representative committees were
formed everywhere to recruit the
guards, whose duties will be to assist
the police In the protection of citizens
engaged In the maintenance OF the sup
ply OF food and otherwise to preserve
order.
Meanwhile the strike suitation had
developed no new features up TO the
early afternoon since the breach OF last
night, when It was announced by tho
government that the railwaymen had
rejected an offer of arbitration and q
seven days truce.
The members OF the cabinet discussed
plans throughout the forenoon for deal
ing with the situation. while delegates
Of the trades unionists, who are en-
gagged IN a mediation effort, remained
in almost constant session In the en-
deavor to formulate a method by which
the strikers and the government could
be brought together again.
Most of the leaders expressed the
hope that mediation would still be
found possible. Even the executive Of
flcers Of the railroad men apparently
have decided to abandon the campaign
Of Rpeechmaking Throughout the country
districts they had planned, the indica-
tions being that they would remain In
London to be prepared to meet and
pass upon any proffer for a solution of
the crisis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
FOOD BLOCKADE ON
FIUME ORDERED ENDED

ROME, Oct. 4.--orders that the
blockade of Fiume be lifted have been
issued by the government and Italian
authorities Id the vicinity OF .Fiume
have received an order to allow mail
and foodstuffs to pass into the city,
according to the Bpoca,
Tho military blockade against the
soldiers and civilians entering the city is
all that Is now being enforced, accord
ment had examined and discussed a
protest from the Fiume national coun-'
oil
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
NEGRO RIOT CHIEF
NABBED IN RAID

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Oct. 4.--Head-
quarters at Winchester, Ark, OF the
secret organization OF negroes held re-
sponsible for the Elaine race riots, were
raided this morning, according TO n
dispatch from the Arkansas Democrats
correspondent,
DR.. V, II. Powell an organizer Of
the negroes was arrested and has been
taken to Arkansas City and later will
be turned over to Helena officials. Tho
dispatch says the headquarters were In
offices Of Robert Hill, president Of the
organization, but does not state what
has become of Hill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
ST. JOHNS METHODIST
TO HONOR SERVICE FLAG

Beginning Sunday, 81. Johns Meth
odist church will have services both
morning and evening, II am. and 7.45
pm.
The II o'clock service will be home
coming service and rehabilitation Of
the service flag that has been hanging
IN the church since many Of the boys Of
the congregation went 10 war, in add
tion to a splendid musical program.
Capt. Gus I. Fltzhugh, who Ia one
OF the officers of the church, will make
welcome address 10 the returned SOL
diers and conduct the rehabilitation Of
the service flag,
At 7,45 pm another special musical
program by the quartet choir win DO
rendered. and the pastors DISCOURSE will
supply.
Every member and friend Of the con-
grcgatlon ls urged to be present, morn
iAg and evening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04

Memphis. Tenn, Oct 4, 1919.
---------TemperatuT e ------ -.
Hhr. Dry Bulb. Wet Bulb Humid, y
Inn. yes'day II 68 rs
an today. Il 81 q!
Moo today ~ ~ 10
Maximum temperature 49, minimum
10, san sets today $40 p. M Rises to-
morrtw 6l5S a, m. Moon sets la a. III.
tonigt Precipitation 02 inches,
-
Ter1essee--Local showers and thun-
dersttms probable, cooler in west sun
day.
Misissippi-showers, mild tempera-
ture.
Arkthsas--Partly cloudy, scattered
showes, cooler In northwest; cooler
Sunda4 except in southeast.
Alabana--showers mild temperature.
Kenticky--Locsl showers probable
cooler IN west Sunday
Louiaana-Cloudy, scattered showers
oklaloma-Cloudy probably showers,
colder.
East 'exas--scattered showers, cooler
In northwest,
West rexas--Cloudy, rain in Panhan-
die, coler except in southeast,
Northhnd South Carollna--Fair,
Kansat- Partly cloudy and cooler,
precedeoby thundershowers In extreme
east, prbable frost Saturday night in
west
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
PARIS CONCERNED AT
PRESIDENTS ILLNESS

PARIS, Oct. Especial prominence
Ia given by all newspapers here to
Washington dispatches relative TO the
illness OF President Wilson, and edl-
torial comments reflect the concern felt
In Paris over his condition.
The Echo de Paris says the presl-
dents illness means the American
senate will be loft to itself, which per-
haps Is q good thing, as the opposition,
losing counter party loses, " not
some force, at least some OF It's vlo-
lence"
1.-THE eclipse OF such great factor,
says the Journal, lis all event full OF
consequences as no one can replace Mr.
Wilson. His most intimate collabora-
tors Col. II, NJ House and Secretary OF
State Robert Lansing. were In many
points far from approving all the. initia-
lives OF their chief while in Paris"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
miss STIRLING HOLDS
CHAMPION HONORS

SHAWNEE ON THE : DELAWARE.
Pa, Oct. 4.-Miss Alexa Stirling, Of At
lanta, successfully defended her title as
American woman golf champion here
today, defeating Mrs. William A. CAV
In. of New York. In the final Of the
women's championship by margin Of
six up and five to play.
The little titleholder played the best
golf Of her career and her opponent
never had a chance. Miss Stirling was
out in Al and OF the 10 holes played
Mrs. Gavin captured but one, and that
the eighth.
The winner made only two mistakes,
a missed three-foot putt on the seventh
green and topped brassle on the 10th
fairway.
Cards:
OUT,
SURFING ...'.''s..,...''''ffo 1t2 ose--4l
GAVIN .,......,,.,r...',.9lJ 900 o5b--40
IN.
Gavin '...'..,.,'.....'., oOa
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
LAWYERS PREFER STATE
TO FEDERAL COURT

Whether or not damage suits filed
against the receivers for the Memphis
Street Railway company will be trans
ferred from the state courts to the
United States district court on writs Of
,ertiorari, win be determined by Judge
;ohn e. Mccall Of the federal court.
Several weeks ago attorneys repre-
ssnting the street railway company re-
ntitions requesting that these damage
sits be transferred to the federal court
from the state courts. Motion and ar
gments were heard Saturday morning
By Judge Mccall, In which he was
as,ed by attorneys representing plain
| tifs in the case TO allow the cases to
| be tried in the state courts. Judge Nc
Cal took the matter under advisement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Betting Switches.

Betting that opened with the White
Sox favorites at 7 and to 5, veered
to even money as the Reds smothered
the American leaguers in the first game
and then reversed the initial odds after
the National champions took the second
contest, today had switched SO as to
place the White Sox once again in the
honor position.
to return his star pitcher batter Reu-
Their to the mound today, John Collins,
right-hand hitter, will dlsplace LIE
bold in right field Collins was sick
during his last game at Cincinnati, but
reports he has recovered. II Filler or
another Highlander is the choice, Lie
bold win head the batting order.
The game in detail:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
BUSINESS CHANGES HANDS
AT SENAT0BlA, MISS.

SENATOB1A, Miss, Oct. 4. (spl)--
Three business houses OF Senatobia
changed hands this week, j. M. Pryor
purchased the store building occupied
by the firm of Smith & Poag and also
the store building occupied by W, A..
Moshier. The mercantile firm Of Yaffe
Il StIen purchased the building now oc-
cupied by them. Last week 3. Il. Me-
Crary g. Co. purchased two store build
ings.
erected by A. L. Mccormick on Front
street will be completed by the first Of
the year. Business buildings are as
hard to secure as residences, but the
extremely high prices Of material and
labor are keeping business men from
buildinn
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
UNEMPLOYED D0LES
DECREASE IN LONDON

LONDON, Oct. 4.-Unemployment
doles are decreasing weekly, yet the
labor exchanges regularly encounter
men who list themselves during the
summer months as snow shoveling
specialists and as haymakers In winter.
Out of-work policies fell from 540,SS4 on
July rs to 47S,0s4 on Aug. 20. There were
1882 fewer men on the registers on
Sept 5. as compared with Aug. !, and
43,S99 fewer women. Men and women
are idle in the ratio Of to /.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
PLANS ENTERTAINMENT
OF WORLD SPINNERS

Preparations for the entertainment Of
the 900 delegates to the Worlds Cot
ton SPINNER convention, who will visit
Memphis on Oct. IS, following the con-
vention In New Orleans, have been
started by l. H. Barnwell and W, H.
FitzHugh, presidents, respectively, of
the Memphis Cotton exchange and
Chamber Of Commerce.
The delegates will arrive at am.
and will spend the forenoon visiting the
cotton terminals. They will lunch at
the Country club and in the afternoon
VIII be taken to visit other industries
In the city.
On the way to Memphis the spinners
will stop at the great Delta and Pine
Land company plantation at Scott,
Miss, as the guests of l.. K. Salisbury,
Of Memphis. president of the company.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
PUZZLED? PACK TROUBLES IN
ENVELOPE SEND TO ALEXANDER
Pack up your troubles in an envelope
A nd ennl ALn.., Ia Alnxnndnr


II have worries IL ted about sweetheart
old husband casting sleeps at somebody
ees wife, of living bothers Alexander
about 1t.
Monday night Alexander recognized Of pychics and crystal
extraordinary begin at the New Lyric
heater During this time private audiences will be
final Instead Alexander will the questions OF those
who through the columns The News scmitar
Twentyiv will be and the first ones will be
published Tuesday The conditions simple Write your question
y conesey possible sign full correct name seal
address Alexander me
News Smtar imperative that full and correct name be
signed answering questions only the initials Will be used but
straightforward footing with
him that he with Resong fictitious titles names Will re-
suit in being ignored.
There who better fitted through the mysterious power
than Alexander What the source OF
his to know But he Is on the JOB ana Will a.
via" " you'N ask him
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
BUTTER SKY-HlGH AS
MEAT PRICE LOWERS

While the prices OF beefsteaks and
creamery butter is rapidly ascending.
Creamery butter selling for So cents
to SO cents last week this week Is SELL
ing for 6S cents and 50 cents pound,
rise of 10 cents in seven days. Cream
cry butter has been soaring heretofore
at the rate Of from cent to cents a
pound o week. but this weeks jump has
COMPOUNDED the good housewives and
many of them are looking around for
some good substitutes which will an
swer the purpose at a much cheaper
nricp.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Public-Spirited
Citizens Respond
To Call For Aid

Contributions for the fund started
several days ago by some of thu, public
spirited citizens who believed that the
Widow of 8, r, webster, deputy United
states marshal, should not be left. en-
tirely without means because her hns-
from those who needed official protec-
ton continue to come in. Webster was
killed in a fight after he had grown
threadbare ignoring taunts rom men
who could not use or subsidize him,
Persons wishing to contribute to the
fund may send cash or checks to The
News Scimitar and 1t will be aeknowl-
edged and turned over to Mrs, Webster
for the use OF herself and two little
boys who were left without means. Do
nations received heretofore are as fol-
lows:
Previously acknowledged 1887. so
Banks Grocery company. ........ $500
Cash from y. S. marshars office. $500
r. S. Trimble .................... 300
Total .s942. 50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
CAPACITY CROWD
WATCHING FOURTH
BATTLE OF SERIES
10 III Il. H. f.
Cincy 90 n
Ring and Wingo.
chgo. COCOON
Schalk

CoMISKEY FIELD, CHICAGO Oct 4,--The Cincinnati
Reds smartng under the defeat administered them
yesterday cashed with Chicago White Sox determined
win oda game and thus the count here this afternoon in
fourth game the 1919 world series before crowd that bids
fair to tax the capacity of the park.
Typical baseball weather in vogue here again today
The assignments of umpres Naln behind the bat; Rig
Ter at first Evans at second base and Qugey third base
The batteries for todays game were:
For Chicago Cicotte and Schak; for Cincinnati Ring and
Wingo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
HANSEN SEES
NEW SUSPECT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Oct. 4,--Thomas
e, Jennings, member OF a prominent
family here, was arrested today on the
charge OF being an accessory to tho
murder Of Robin Cooper, proninent
lawyer, on Aug. 20, the warrant being
sworn out by oabrlei Hansen, self,
styled "pscho' analytical detective" from
Memphis. Il 10 stated he VIII be released
on nominal bond.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Second Inning.

First Half-Roush lifted a high one
that Jackson easily gathered in. Dun
can popped out to Ed Collins. It was
high but easy for the Chicago second
baseman. Schalk went clear TO the
grand stand to get foul from Kopfs
bat but the ball went into the stand
by few inches Kopf famed. No
runs, no hits. no errors.
Second Half--Jackson doubled to CEN
ter. II was high fly that Roush mis-
judged at first, running back and then
rushing forward madly but missing IT,.
Felsch sacrificed, Ring to Rath, Jack
son taking third. Rath covered first
base on this play. Gandil popped to
Groh in front Of the batter's box, jack
son holding third, Risberg walked. Ris-
berg stole second. Schalk was inten-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04

RISKS LIFE TO RUSH
MEDICINE TO WILSON

BOSTON, 4John Purcell station,
sked possible injury when stopped
ngon TO expedite the delivery of package of medicine
Wilson last night,
lie had received the package from messenger
for the president dashed
was then pulling out OF the train shed and Purcell
work OF yard tracks oneomng
engines headlight. The tive minutes.
The Gryson ana marked urgent;
special delivery" .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
JUDGE AT MANY FAIRS.

Miss Mary c. MCGOWAN has returned
from Chattanooga. where she judged
county exhibits and home demonstra-
ton exhibits at the annual interstate
fair Owing to the fact that the office
of state home demonstration agent has
been vacant this fall. Miss MCGOWAN
has been sent by tho state agricultural
department to number Of community
aud county fairs to judge the exhibits,
This work is usually done by the state
agent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
First Inning.

First Half-Rath started the game
with single over Weaver's head Jack
son was playing in and retrieved the
ball quickly. On Daubert's drive to Ed
Collins Rath was forced by a toss to
Risberg who relayed to GandiI getting
Daubert for double play. Groh popped
to Risberg. No runs, one hit, no err
rors.
Second Half--Liebold sent up high
fly in back Of first that Daubert backed
up for and captured. Ed Collins popped
high one to Rath. Weaver flied to
Neale. Ring kept the ball over the in
side corner and all of the outs were
easy flies. No runs, no hits, no errors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
MISSISSIPPI PAIR
HAVE IS CHILDREN

RIPLEY, Miss, Oct. 4, tspl.)-Their
fifteenth child, a girl, has just been
born to Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. McMlllin,
OF Faulkner, this county, Seven OF their
children are boys and eight are girls.
all living and all at home, n family of
II. Mr. McMillin Is ~ years of age and
his wife is 40. No twins.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
SENAT0BlA MAN BUYS
PASSENGER AIRPtANE

s1cNAToBIA, Miss, Oct, L. (spl.)---
II. H. Bell former depot agent, and
Lieut. Ragsdale arrived this afternoon
with Mr.. Bells airplane. The ship was
purchased In Dallas, Tex, and Mr., Bell
will use 1t for commercial purposes, He
viii leave next week to iii several en-
gagements at county fairs IN Arkansas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
N'NAMARA Jury
|. FULL; EVIDENCE
BEGINS MONDAY
Mother Breaks Under Strain
and Weeps BitterIy-2,000
Men Summoned to Secure
12-Women Warned.


{. c. Cummings, blacksmith, Ne.
shoba.
r.. {. Mooney, dairyman and cat
tie buyer, Kerrville.
!. E. Henderson, travelling sales
man, 1853 North Manassas street.
j. w. DaIshlte, farmer, White
haven.
X. S. Smith, tenant farmer, Mill
ington.
r. 3. Perry, carpenter and farmer,
{ Cordova,
S. w. Crawford, newspaper car
!. rier, 2091 East Trimble place.
Thomas /. Risk, retired merchant,
724 st. Paul avenue.
George HeIbIp, farmer, Capleville,
3. =. Parr, farmer Kerrvillle.
q. j. puBose, farmer, Kerrville.
n. o. Scott, clerk, Shelby County
Cotton OIL mill, 1176 Forest avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Fans Shoot Craps.

Six thousand fans lined up for blocks
greeted the men going to work at
am, this being several thousand more
than were In line at the same time yes
terday. The bleachers line was
good -natured crowd and 1t was not in
frequent to see parties of four and five
crouching near the ground shooting
craps" Volunteer lookouts kept the
players informed Of the whereabouts
OF the police, and as soon as a blue
uniformed official put In an appearance
the games would cease as though by
magic.
Reassured by a 3 to victory over the
Reds in the third game of the world s
series, the White Sox today declared
they were ready to back up their pitch
ers with the fighting spirit that brought
them the pennant in the American
league and even up the series at 20,
The Reds, stung by the first shltout
Of the series, after two wins on their
home field, did not believe they again
would encounter such marvellous pitch.
ing as shown'by Kerr, midget hurler OF
the White SoX.
Sox players yesterday in addition, to
bonaflde worlds series pitching by NE
diminutive Kerr, got the breaks OF
the game and brought the series 70
| FL. They claimed the Reds won the
two games at Cincinnati only throual
"breaks," but the visitors ridiculcd suth
claims Having famlliarized themselves
with the breezes, shadows and sui
spots Of Comiskey park, Manager MOI
rams winners Of the National league
race we're confident Of q better show
| ing today,
Already past the $4,000 mark in total
| attendance and the $286,400 stage III
gross receipts, the series gave evidence
Of producing record figures in both in
stances, experts say.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Band Busy Early.

The band became busy early, while
the quartets and individual singerA also
started their merry making earlier than
they did yesterday, The grand stand,
however, was practically deserted.
That pride usually goeth before fall
was demonstrated when two White Sox
bat boys visited the Reds mascot. They
were received with warmth, These
same two boys visited the same Red
mascot on yesterday, and at that time
| met with n superior manner, the visiting
Soungster having nothing to do with
Them
The Reds emerged from their dusout
at 1855 pm,
Both Iiebold and John Collins took
| their places in the SoX batting prac-
| tice, as did also Cicotte and James. iel-
| Ter and Sallee warmed up before the
| Cincinnati bench. Luque relieved Eiler,
who retired to the bench after throwing
| the ball five minutes,
The early lines of fans waiting for
the opening Of the doors to the unro-
| served sections were larger. than on
yesterday, giving promise Of a larger
crowd than witnessed the first victory
for the SoX,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Wingo.

The White Sox appeared at 1910 p
m. and Lowdermilk assembled the mound
TO pitch to the batting order. At the
time the Sox appeared the bleaehers
and pavilons were taxed to their ca
paclty and standing ROOM was beeom-
ing q scarce article. The home club
was given o tremendous and loud re-
Ceptlon as Leibold took his place at the
plate to smash at Lowdermills's offer
lngs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
WILL JUDGE POULTRY.

Joe Mette, poultry director Of the
Chamber Of Commerce farm bureau, Will
act as Judge at three county fairs N
West Tennessee next week. He VIII
be at Somerville Thursday; Dresden
Friday and Trenton Saturday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Third Inning.

First Half-Neale was out. Weaver TO
Gandil. It was a graunder that Weaver
handled cleanly Wtngo sent o Texas
Lacquer single over second. Neither
Feisch nor I'D Collins could get to IL,
Ring attempted 10 sacrifice but fouled
it. His second effort also went foul,
Ring famed, taking a swing at the final
Strike but missing. Wingo out stealing,
Schalk to led Collins. No runs, noe
hit. no errors. A
fly that Neale took care or Ed Collins
was hit with the first pitched ball and
trotted TO first, Weaver out on Il
grounder to Dauberts the latter maxi
ing the play unasSlHt4ds II was not .
sacrifice. Jackson sas safe when Ratl
fumblea hif eaRy az lRe, I'D Collins go
sing to tiiird iFeiscff Wit, ejroh 70 pau'
bert, No runs, no hits, one error.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
No Place for Women.

Before the jury was sworn. Mr.. Davis
stated that he wished to challenge each
man In the jury box, separately. He
gave as his predicate for these chal-
ienges that after two Jurors had been
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-10-04
Messages Pour In.

Try ana many foreign capitals continued
TO pour into the White House today,
and a number Of officials and diplomats
called to Inquire as to the presidents
condition. Among tho visitors vera
the Bulgarian minister and the Peru
Wan charge,
Plans for the labor conference on
Monday are going forward, and tho
president, through Secretary Tumulty,
has asked Secretary Of Labor Wilson TO
appoint two women delegates to the
conference.
A cable was received from Dean Ed
ward Il. Gay, of Harvard, one OF the
delegates selected by the PRESIDENT TO
the effect that he could not reach this
country In time to participate He
recommended the appointment OF Henry
5. Dennison, of birmingham Mass. Mr..
Dennison viii be appointed today, Sec
rotary Tumulty said,
Mr. Tumulty has prepared an answer
TO a resolution introduced by Repre-
sentative Rodenburg, OF Illinois, asking
for information concerning the alleged
million dollars worth OF gifts received
by President Wilson IN Europe. This
he will transmit today, Tho list will be
| itemixcd, and II was said at the white
House tho value Is "yery, very insig-
| nifoant,"
III fact, II was said BY officials, thu
| president did not receive q single pres :
ent which would require an act Of con
gress to enable him to accept. In every
case, II was said, where gift was about
| to be made, the president consulted
| Secretary Lansing and the attorney
general who advised that the president
could accept The king Of Italy pre-
scented the president with two old guns.
| book, The most valuable present re-
telved by the president was gold
casket which contained certificate Of
citizenship from tho city Of London.