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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
FEDERAL TROOPS
OMAHA
AFTER LYNCHlNG.
Restore Order After Negro
Is Lynched, Courthouse
Burned; Depradations.
NEGRO CHARGED WITH
ATTACK ON WHITE GIRL.
Omaha Mob Outdoes Any
Previous Demonstration
In This Country.

After a period of mob rule, during
which a negro man was lynched and am
attempt made to hang the mayor of
Omaha, the county courthouse; buln-
ed, one man shot and killed and per-.
haps forty injured, the city is quiet
under the patrol Of federal troops.
Mayor Smith is in a critical con-
dition as the result Of the attempt of
the mob to hang him because he had
advised against the lynching Of Will
liam Brown negro, who was IN the
county Jail charged with attacking a
white girl. Smith was seized by the
mob, taken to the foot of trolley
pole from which a rope was hanging
and the moose placed about his neck.
The mob reconsidered however, and
released him to officers, who rushed
him to hospital
The mob then stormed the county
Jail, secured Brown, the negro, and
dragged HIM to a light pole, hangG
him and harmed his body. The .sddrt
house was set on fire when thsssheriff
failed to scomply with thssdemands
for the negro. More thsF a hundred
other prisoners were4 confined ON the
upper tloorssat thsAtime. The court
house which was valued at a million
and half dollars was reduced to q
mass of ruins.
Sheriff Michael Clark and his depu-
ties held the fort in the top stery of
the courthouse, where ID located the
Jail, with hundred prisoners until
the building became a seething mass
of flames and he was forced to sub
nit.
During the rioting LANCE number
of negroes were badly beaten on the
streets and some of them dangerous
| ly injured. Chief of police Eber-
stein was himself subjected to physi-
cal violence and narrowly escaped
personal injury when members of the
force charged the crowd ana LED ann
to safety,
Thousands of persons congregated
in the downtown districts, some of
them out of curiosity, but great
numbers showed decided sympathy
for the would-be lynchers.
Fire hose run to the blazing struc-
ture were cut with impunity and
none was permitted to remain in
tace. Police and firemen we're en-
tirely at the mercy of the mob, which
had broken into gun and ammunition
stores and took explosives and weap
ons. One explosion of dynamitt
was heard ait the courthouse during
the progress of the fire.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
SCHOOL VACANCIES FILLED.

At the last meeting of the school
board, number of vacancies in the
rural schools of the county were fiji
led; Antioch, Miss Mary Kinda Ed
wards, Principal; Adams School, Miss
Evelyn Bomar; Bell Academy, Miss
Bedie Wilson; Chapel Hills A. S,
Rhedick; Elkhorn, W. G, Flowers,
principal, Miss Hettie Gibson, asst.
Hooper School, Miss Lois Nelly;
Hudson School, Toy Ray; Hico
School, Miss May Emerson; Jones
Mill, Miss Kate Barnett; Mill Greek,
Miss Ruth Gillahunty; New Boston,
Miss Sadie Ray; Rowe, Miss Verna
Walker; Red Top, Miss Lena Vaughn
India, Krider's Hill, Spring Hill
Academy, Miss Lena May Hawkins
Salmon, J. B. Buoy; Whitlock, Miss
Ruth Kendall; Center Dave Caldwell
there are yet nineteen vacancies.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
"Mystic Sleuth" Causes Arrest
Of Two In Cooper Murder Case

Will the mysterious murder of Rob
in j. Cooper, prominent Nashville
attorney, whose death the night of
Augut 29th ha baffled Pinkerton
and Nashville detectives alike, be
solved by psycho-analytical inves-
tigation?
Gabriel Hansen, mystic sleuth, "
from Memphis, startled all Nashville
with evidence causing the arrest of
Dennis E. Metcalf, white gardener,
and Nora Lee Jones, negro cook IN
the Cooper home, this week.
Hansen's confidence in his ability
to clear up the cae hes been strength
ened with discovery of blood spat-
tered articles of clothing in which he
asserts is secret room under rail
road viaduct.
Hansen asserts that he had seen
the tragedy re-enacted in psyche
logical vision" before his coming
to Nashville from Memphis several
lFays ago He accuses the gardener
{ Turing Cooper from his handsome
ountry residence to garage in the
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03

rear and there in the garage, shortly
after 8 O'Clock the might of August
30, killed him with robbery as the
motive and took his body in an auto
mobile to Richland Creek.
While the accused gardener stood
before the bars of his cell Friday aft
ternoon, Hensen sat in the corridor
and went through what he calls the
psychological trance" relating to
the gardener incidents connected
with the murder as fast as they
came before his "physic mind"
At the conclusion Of this strange
performance, Metcalf expressed his
disgust and repeated his declaration
of innocence. ''If hey fastm the
murder on me, the blood will be on
their hands, but mime are clean," am
grily declared the accused man to
officials and reporters who question
ed him today.
At the preliminary trial of Metcalf
and the Jones woman bhey were
bound over to the criminal court
without introduction Of evidence and
released on bond of $1,000 each.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
TO MEMPHIS FOR LOT o.
NEW OVERLAND AUTOS

C. Fisher Humphreys, ne local
Overland dealer, is in Mem 5his this
week, making arrangemerS !! for a
shipment of Overland cars tt, fill out
standing orders. Mr.. Humphreys is
accompanied by Mrs. Humps eys and
son Hugo. Mr.. Humphreys antici-
pates being able to also arrfsnge for
immediate shipment of one of the
new light Overlands, which has
been heralded as the mystery car"
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
FLEECY STAPLE, NOW THREE
WEEKS LATE, MOVING TO GIN

Three weeks later than last year,
Henry Cornty's cotton crop began
moving to the gins this week, when
W. H. Crews brought in the first load
from near India, and was paid IL
cents a pound in the seed for it,.
The II cents a pound paid carried
premium Of ] cent per pound for
the first load of the season brought
to the Paris gin. However, at the
close of this week the IL cent price
is prevailing,
According to J. T. Currier, veter-
an cotton merchant and operating
the Paris gin, this seasons crop will
fall short of last year. He estirna-
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
HONE OFFICIALS
IN MEETING HERE

rhe first meeting since the organ
iAion of the Local 81 Southern Bell
telephone Association on August ~
sJackson, was held here last Thurs
" evening at the City Hall. The
ID of-town guests were represen-
kivf,, of all the West Tennessee
Owns.
Acceptance of the bylaws drawn
s by the bylaw committee: A. W.
Jackson, chairman; Miss Annie Sin
clair. and Mrs. HUTCHINSON, OF Jack
an. constituted the principal busi-
- of the meeting, beside the ae-
ceptance of fifteen new members.
They are to meet every fourth
Thursday, next at Union City.
After the business meeting the
paris local Telephone Company was
host Of 4 much enjoyed social hour,
hiring which an ice course was ser
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03

we'd.
This Association is formed of 3
committees: Adjustment. Member
ship, and Bylaws Committees, the
adjustment committee berg the most
important. Through TINS new or
ganization, and its branches much
dissatisfaction is to be removed, and
the company as whole, benefited.
The representatives attending the
meetings are guests of the Bell Tel
ephone Co.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03

ties chat the county crop this year
will produce, howeer, 2200 bales av-
eraging 500 pounds to the bale, Last
year the county crop aggregated g.
900 bales. The falling off is due
Nto the inability to plant cotton on
account of the spring rains, and the
reluctance of farmers to put in cot
ton in view of other higher priced
farm products and the government
urging less cotton and more DIVERSE
flying.
The Paris gin has already been pla-
ced in operation, and it is expected
that the movement of cotton to the
gins will be in full sway by the 10th
of this month.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
REDS WIN FIRST
WORLDS ST qlES


The Cincinnati Reds won s.rst
game of the worlds series { She
Chicago White Sox WednesdI aen
Cicotte, the Chicago star her
was knocked out of the bon the
fourth inning after giving Jour
successive hits, including t. sou-
bles. The second game of Sc
res is being played in Cihcin 1 this
afternoon.
In the Wednesday game, W dnson
finished the game for the White
Sox, allowing two runs. Elether,
pitching for the Reds, allowel only
6 hits in the nine innings, a0d only
one run resulted. The Reds mas
Sod 4 hits in all off Cicotb ord nf'i
~ ieJdton, Walter Watkins, fore he
were guests IN the stanes.
Mr.. T. L. Buoy Sunday ev-
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
FIRE LOSS is ss,ooo.oo.

The loss of the store and stock
valued at $4,000 belonging to Henry
A. Thomas, prosperous farmer and
merchant, occurred last Thursday ev-
ening near the Sulphur Well. Cause
of the fire is unknown. The loss
was complete, there being no insur-
ance on either. The store had but
recently been opened :
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
RATE RAISED IN TAXES.

Taxes for this year (19l9) are to
be paid on the same assessment as
the 1918 taxes were paid; but rates
are increased 80 cents per $1o0.
At the last meeting of the legis-
lature, taxes for this year were made
due December 1st, instead of 0cto-
Der LIST, as heretofore.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
PARALYzED FOR TWO DAYS.

Nervous over a minor operation
to be performed on her small son,
Mrs. Matte Young was suddenly
stricken with paralysis Saturday af-
ternoon, while in consultation with
DR.. A. H. Miller, in his Office. While
perfectly conscious and able to
speak, she was entirely powerless to
move for two days. The effects of
the attack are wearing away, and
she is much better.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
MOTHER CONTINGENT OF
COUNTY BOYS FROM OVERSEE

Another contingent of Henry
ounty boys came in from the trip
verseas with the big army this
eeek. There is Calvin Sweeney, who
! a regular enlisted man of five
sars service. He was with the LIST
division, under direct command Of
General Pershing, and originally
vent across from the Mexican Dor
er camps. Joe Farmer is also back
rom across, as is William Conger
Every one Of these three boys arc
rnamented with the French citation
Jo-ds.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
MAN HERE;
SAYS BUSINESS GOOD

j. J. Coburn, representing the Fire
stone Tire & Rubber Company, was
in the city this week, calling on the
Henry County Automobile Company,
local dealers.
Mr.. Coburm reports the sale of
Ffrestone tires exceeding the fac
tory's ability to supply. He was a.
BILE, however, to let the local agency
have a limited number.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
BAPTIST FUNDS
DRIVE ROUNDING
TO FINAL SHAPE.
At Gathering Last Saturday
Local Appointments
Were Made.
WESTERN DISTRICT
TO ATTAIN $15O,OOO
Pledges Must Be In On Or
Before December 7th; 5
Years To Pay.

Saturday was indeed a blg day an
the ANNALS of Baptist Districts in the
Western District Association. On
this occasion many of the workers
in the 26 churches of the Associa-
ton assembled at the First church
here in workers meeting.
The object of the meeting was to
discuss plans leading to the raising
of the Associations part in the big
SIS, 00O, 100000 drive which is now
on by the Baptists IN the South.
Rev. j. w. Storer, who is the As
ISOLATION organizer, called the work
ers together for this conference and
many Of the most consecrated, ear
nest workers in this section respond
ed to the call.
It is one of the principles of the
Baptists that they shall not be as
sessed any definite sum from any
source for any purpose and this
meeting had the important work OF
deciding what in their judgment the
Association would give toward the
drive, and what the workers would
recommend to their respective
churches to give,
After considering the matter
from every angle, the workers decid-
ed they would return to their several
churches and make recommendation
that the Association raise $15O,0OO
whichfs ould be divided as follows;
Bethlehem $500; Big Sandy $3.50
Birds Creek $4,000; Cottage Grove
$50 900; Foundry Hill S126; Friend
hip $1,000; Head Of West Sandy
S12E; High Hill $1,000; Jones Chap
Ell $500; McCampbell's Grove $500
McDavid's Grove $500; Mt. Lebanon
$1,000; Mt. Sinai $500; MT. zior
$500; New Hope $500; North FORK
$1,000; Oak Hill $500; Paris First
Church 1000; Point Pleasant
$500; Shady Grove $500; Spring
Creek $500; Spring Hill $1,000
Sprhgville $500; Union $55; Yves,
Paris 1915.
The sum total is $150,000 anc
willie this sum is expected to be
fully pledged by or before December
7,sof this year, the payment may be
extended over a period of five years
& the convenience of those who sub
stribe.
There are between 5000 and A.,
OO) Bapists who belong to the Yves
ten District Association, and this
meAs that it will average about $4(
to l45 each during the five years tx
taxi care of this sum.
Tlere has been much discussion az
to ne enormous amount expected Of
Solthern Baptists, but statisticiani
h$e investigated and reported tina
Teach Baptist were to 1.-THE, that il
I've one-tenth of his income to thu
brd as lis taught in the scriptures
his large sum would be paid foul
Snes over.
Ut will be observed that the Firs
durch. here has taken generou
IN for its part when it expressed ;
Willingness to raise $125,000.00.
The workers are all enthusiastic
ah the outlook is good for success
= termination before December
Ms around.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
COUNTY COURT CLERK
TURNS RELATIVELY BIG
SUM INTO COUNTY GOLFERS

Probably the largest amount ever
turned over to the county trustee in
any one month, was handed yester-
day to County Trustee Jackson by
County Court Clerk Dale. 1t rep
resented the county's part of the col
lections from ad volorem, merchants
tax, license of all kinds, etc, and
totaled $2,013,08.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
GOOD SUM FOR MISSIONS.

At his regular service at the
Bethlehem church last Sunday, Rev.
D. 7. Spaulding raised the sum Of
800 for missions. His congrega
ton at this church is slightly over a
hundred members.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
IMPORTANT MATTERS BEFORE
FITZGERALD CAMP VETERANS

Urging all members of the Fitzger.
aid Camp of Confederate Veterans
to attend a meeting in the courthouse
on the first Monday in October, Com
mander John s. Vandyck calls at
tention that there are important mat
tiers to come before the meeting fol
disposition.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
GENERAL SWEENEY HERE.

General E. B. Sweeney, adjutant
general, was in the city last Thurs
day morning shaking hands with old
friends and acquaintance. Gen.
Sweeney was enroute to the Tri-
State Fair in Memphis and will visit
relatives there.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
jim ING BUYS HOME HE
OCCUPIES FROM OWNER

Another dwelling transfer of the
past week is the dwelling occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Ing ON North
Poplar and Rison streets. The
property was owned by Mrs. L. l..
Alexander, and was sold to j. M. Ing
for $4,000.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
JOHNSON PLACE SOLD.

The place on Washington street,
owned by Cliff Johnson, was sold
last week to W. d. Morris, the con-
sideration being 100000. 1t is
understood that a residence is to be
built.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
swlNNEY SELLS FARM.

Henry B. Swinney has sold his
farm at Chickasaw. ]. r. Riley is
the purchaser, and the transfer shows
s10,52l was paid for the 100 acres.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
QUARTERLY COURT ELECTIONS.

At the regular meeting of the
Quarterly Court next Monday coro-
aer, to succeed ]. Brock Hart, and a
County Home Commissioner, to sue
iced W. D. McSws are 20 be eless
- seworms. 4Au the Child will be reax Gu
MN Pleasant 70 take. Coo per bottle hoEle of
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1919-10-03
DEATH OF JOHN HARDIN :.

this The death of John Hardins OF
Mayfield occurred last Thur day,
lson Sept. 25, and Rev. Mayer Of that
hite city had charge Of the funral service.
her, Burial took place at the Beech lrsv
only cemetery.
only Mr.. Harding's death was ths eal.
mas mination Of long It's tn
prPl4ns OF progress. mar nuy,
iiseontented with what he D be
he viii try to better lis e,eeun.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-06-20
The Jews Of Central Europe

all Others at disadvantage. And yet
owing chiefly to the disdain with
which the Gentle looked upon the call
ing OF the trader and the money lender
no Jealousy or prejudice could move
him to put any handicap upon the Jew
in his pursuit Of these callings.
The Jew was free to 20 and come
throughout the land as he pleased and
he enjoyed the fullest political and So
cial rights with his neighbor.
For almost seven centuries after
the fall of Rome, that is until the close
Of the eleventh century Jews were
welcomed in every part Of central as
well as western Europe. They en-
joyed this free and uninterrupted in
tercourse with the Gentle world on
account Of the indispensable role
which they assumed in the economic
and social life Of the age.
Continued Next Week.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-06-20

guests were blindfolded and led into
the dining room to their places. When
the blindfolds were removed all were
surprised to see a large wedding bell
suspended from the chandelier and as
the ribbon was pulled small red hearts
fell announcing the betrothal Of Miss
Ella Bearman Ito Mr.. Nathan Kran-
son Of Natchez, La. The color scheme
Of pink and green was carried out
throughout the dining room which was
beautifully decorated. A large doll
bride adorned the center Of the table
and miniature doll brides and grooms
were to be seen everywhere. A dain-
tily appointed course luncheon was
Continued on Page l5)
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-06-20
TExARKANA.
++++++++++*++++
Werner-Raphael.

fstaths
Mrs. Rose Raphael announces the
marriage Of her daughter, Mildred, to
Mr.. Arthur Werner of Denver, Colo,
at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening nine
teen hunded and nineteen Texarkana,
Texas.
The above announcements have
been sent to our-of-town friends of the
families Of Mrs. Raphael and Mr..
Werner, though none have been is
sued in the city, as the wedding was
a very quiet affair.
The home Of Mrs. Raphael on State
street was the setting for the cere-
mony which was conducted by DR..
Rudolph Farber of Mount Sinai Tenn
pie in the presence Of the relatives Of
the bridal couple.
During the ceremony the bride wore
a coat suit Of white tricollette with
corsage bouquet Of sweet peas. Her
hat was Of white Georgette and the
Costume was completed by all other
pretty details in white.
0ut-of-town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Lillianstern, and George
Lillianstem Of Mount Pleasant, and
Z. Raphael and daughter, Miss Willie
minia Of Ennis.
Following the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Werner departed for Kansas
City where they will visit before 60
ing on to their home in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Werner will reside in
Denver, where the formers parents
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Lillianstern
and George Lillianstern Of Mount
Pleasant and E. Raphael Of Ennis
have returned to their homes after
attendance at the Raphael-werner
wedding Of Tuesday evening but Miss
Wilhemina Raphael viii remain for
longer visit with her aunt, Mrs. Rose
Raphael.
Miss Wexler departed Sunday for
visit with Miss Sarah Foreman in
Memphis.
Events centering around the mar
rage Of Miss Mildred Raphael to Ar
thur Werner was six o'clock dinner
given Monday by Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ris Sandberger, uncle and aunt Of the
bride at their home on Walnut street
and State Line avenue.
Sweet peas and ferns Toned love-
ly centerpiece for the table where a
seven course dinner was served.
In pretty keeping with the occasion
the place cards were decorated with
orange blossoms.
Covers were laid for Miss Raphael
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-06-20
MARSHALL.


Announcement Luncheon.
Thursday evening at her home on
South Franklin street, Miss Lillian
Gold entertained a few Of her friends
with a six o'clock luncheon. The
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-06-20

Mr.. Werner, Mrs. Rose Raphael, Miss
Helen Raphael, Miss Wilheminia Ra-
phael, Ennis; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph
Sandberger Louis Hebron and Mr..
and Mrs. Sandberger.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-06-20
By Rabbi Joseph Henry Stolz.
Corsicana, Texas.

years ago into the subject Of Euro
pean Jewish history found what will
undoubtedly prove to the reader Of
this paper number Of most interest
ing facts pertaining to the relations
OF the Jews Of Central Europe during
the Middle Ages to their neighbors. I
am certain that the points, which
wish to make can best be done on the
basis Of the materials, which collect
ed.
Jews are known to have emigrated
to Central Europe as early as the
fourth century Of the common era. In
this century when the harsh DEGREES
OF the Holy Roman Emperor Constan-
tine were issued, Jews found haven
OF refuge among the barbaric tribes
of the Rhine and Oder valleys. In the
course Of time they settled further
east and by the close Of the tenth CEN
fury had established themselves in
all large centers Of trade and COM
merce. Therefore, the Jew, we may
conclude is not recent conner to Eu-
rope, for his settlement in these re-
gions is often as early as history tells
US was the arrival there of the Chris
tan missionary, and in a number Of
instances the Jew preceded him. Do
the Jew and Judaism constitute an
alien element, why may not the same
be said for Christianity and its instiu-
tions?
The vacations of the Jews who made
their homes in the midst Of these pri-
mitive European peoples were those
OF the artisan, physician and farmer.
But 1t was as a merchant the Jew
made himself especially useful. For
in the then existing state Of culture of
his Christian neighbor, no one desired
to follow trading or commercial &C.
cupation. By means Of the plough
men chiefly gained a livelihood, or
they would seek gain and spoil by
welding the bow and arrow, or the
spear. The Jews in the early centur-
les OF the common era formed then
even as they do and international peo-
pie, being found among all civilized
and semi-civilized peoples. Spread out
as they were in all the large trading
centers Of the Western European and
Eastern Mediterranean lands Jewish
merchants in distant parts Of the then
known world could find ready oppor-
tunities to form business relations
with on another. They were quick to
introduce the products Of eastern
dimes into the most remote regions of
Europe. Handicrafts like those of silk
and cloth making and dying, Jewish
artisans taught their new Gentle
neighbors. Jewish youths did not hes
itate to master the humber callings
OF the husbandman, nor to establish
themselves as artisans. Even as late
Is the thirteenth century there were
number Of regions where Jew and
Gentle pursued the same callings
peacefully side by side.
Not only in trade and industry but
more especially in finance the Jew be.
came a pioneer. A Jewish merchant
having the confidence in a co-religion-
list at some distant port or town would
extend credit to him for loan Of money
or goods and this contact and faith
formed the basis for the creation Of
bills of credit and exchange among
Jewish merchants. Jewish financiers
soon became quite common and were
often the creditors Of bishops and
nxt.- ~