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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
KNOWN DEATH TOLL FROM
STORM NOW NEARLY 400

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex, Sept. 90
With the known dead near the 400 mark
and steadily increasing, residents Of
\ Corpus Christi and other nearby Texas
coast towns today resumed their dreary
search for the bodies of additional per-
sons who lost their lives through last
Sundays hurricane and tidal wave.
The number OF known dead early to-
day was $50. but many persons were
Of the opinion that 1t would be double
that number when ell of the shore line
and wreckage had been thoroughly
searched.
In Corpus Christi proper conditions
are becoming more normal. Although
electric lights and street car service
may not be restored for some time, the
announcement that it was hoped 10
turn on gas in some of the less damaged
parts Of the city late today was hailed
with delight.
Praise was being given today to the
many relief committees and organiza-
tions that have worked untiringly all
week to alleviate the distress Of the
thousands of homeless persons,
According to a statement issued by
the principal relief committee last night,
clothing and financial assistance con-
stitute the immediate needs of the ref
ugaes and the people Of the nation were
called upon to render assistance along
that line. The food situation was said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
PADDY MACK CASE
UP AGAIN MONDAY

Monday morning, while the states at
torney Is seeking to qualify Jury in
the First criminal court to try Allen
McNamara for assault upon a young
girl, Walter Patton, alias Paddy Mack"
charged with the same offense against
another. girl, will go on trial in Second
criminal court.
1t is alleged in the indictment against
Patton that he assaulted Marion Coop
er in Riverside park some time ago.
When this case is disposed Of Pat
ton, together with SLEEPY" John Rog-
ers and Eugene Martinelli, will go to
trial in the same court on charges OF
attempt at criminal assault on Hazel
Bray, another young girl. Martinelli is
on bond but Patton and Rogers are
In Jail awaiting their trials.
J. b. Webb, attorney for Hazel Bray
in the Juvenile court ease. viii aid the
prosecution of the three men. He has
been retained by Mrs. Bette Reeves,
mother of the Bray girl. The Bray
girl is being held by the juvenile court
pending the outcome of the trial.
The qualification Of jurors in the Pat
ton Cooper case will begin at $3.50 Mon
day morning.
Hugh Magevney attorney for Patton,
sought to obtain a change OF venue
for his client early this week but his
motion was overruled by Judge Harsh.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
WILL. LEAVE ACTION TO
Different STEEL MILLS

NEW YORK Sept, 2O---It was learned
at the offices Of the United States Steel
corporation today that the methods 10
be employed IN combating the strike
called for Monday morning would be left
In general way TO the discretion hf
subsidiaries The plans 70 be followed
are not expected TO be UNIFORM. but will
be governed largely by local conditions.
II Is not the intention OF the corpora
tion to close all plants where the ems
nlogea are not 100 per cent loyal TO tho
sor,p rs SOS Il VIII wiII pb be ht the dis"ret,on
Of the plant managers or the heads OF
the subsidiary companies Of which tho
plants are units
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
DOUBLE KILLING
/. NATURAL EFFECT
Of OLD SYSTEM
Webster One Of Few Officers
Really Standing for Majesty
Of Law and Smiddy Head Of
Gang of BoOtIeggerS.

The funeral of orville r, Webster,
deputy United States marshal, killed
Friday afternoon by win smiddy will
be held Sunday morning at 7.SO o'clock
at the home Of the deceased. The Rev
George w. Kemper. DID, pastor of the
McLemore Avenue Christian church, will
leave Memphis at $3.50 o'clock for Tuni-
ca, Mlga., and burial will be in the
famliy burytng grounds near Tunioa
The dead officers father reached
Memphis early Saturday morning from
hlhalARippi and will accompany the re-
mains TO Tunica, Mr.. Webster is sur
yived by his widow, two small boys,
oTville. Reedy, Jr., and Roy Franklin,
nls Ihther and large number Of other
Funeral arrangements for win smid-
| dy, Killed by Webster, have not yet
been made, He is survived by his
widow, whom he married several weeks
ago. and a former widow whom he di-
voreed earlier in the year,
near Main street Friday afternoon
which robbed the government Of one
OF its best officers and Memphis OF a
oharacter long identified with the law
| less element, and conceded to be proml-
nently identified with bootleggers, was
the result Of a condition rather than
| previous personal difficulty between the
two men. Orvill II, Webster was an
exeellent officer. He served the city
| well In enforcing the liquor laws as q
| policeman and since entering the serV'
ICE of the government he had main
tanned his record.
ROWdy Headquarters.
The scene Of the shooting, In from
4 nf tho Rosebud cafe 1i5 Monroe ave.
nue. has long been a hangout and lott
ertug place fur bootleRgers, luafers
whisky-runnefs and characters who's
principal business was dodglng an Of
standing in with most officers. Wi
Smiddy, who was killed by Webster
| owned one-half interest In this cafe,
The series Of crimes that have taker
place In and near this resort durinl
recent months led to the statloning o
one officer there. However, the serv
ices OF one policeman regardless OF hov
conscientious he might be- would b.
futile among a group Of men such Al
loitef near II, unless the head of tn
law enforcing branch of the govern
ment really meant to break up tn
system by prosecuting the loafers an
leggers on every possible charge.
Webster was a native of Ohio, thougl
reared in Arkansas and Mississippi. II
came to Memphis about one year ag
to accept position on the police force
AS an officer he made a most excellen
record In enforcing the liquor laws, II
was on duty In several wards and Il
each his work was such that he wa
feared by the breaking element.
Got Even Kinnane's Liquor.
His good work won him a promotion
J to the rank of sergeant In this ca
pacity he had greater opportunity to d
good work and did II in a manner tina
J fade him unpopular with whisky dealer
also with some member Of the polio
force. One of his last acts as a polio
sergeant before assuming his duties Il
n government officer was to raid q no
torious place previously ralded tn
same night by other police officers.
, the first raid the police found only
ii (Continued on Page Ia, Column H.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
BURGLARS DIG
THROUGH WALL

Shoes. clothing and iewelry was the
loot obtained by burglars who broke
into the Lippman Loan company liza
Beale avenue, some time Friday night.
Entrance to the building was gained
by digging through solid brick wall.
A quantity Of dry goods was taken
stein. $50 South Main street the burg
larry being discovered Saturday morn
ing, The burglars entered by way of
the cellar, forcing three doors before
getting into the store, Emergency
Officers Oliver and Robinson investi-
gated both robberies,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
YOUNGSTOWN PLANTS
WILL REMAIN OPEN

YOUNGSTOWN, o.. Sept. 2o.--While
mass meetings for steelworkers were
being held throughout the Youngstown
district today in preparation for tho
strike scheduled for Monday morning,
steel companies went ahead with plans
for continuing operations aa usual.
Tho Republic Iron and Steel company
lighted fires In u blast furnace which
Ii expected to be blown In on Monday
after period Of idleness, All the mills
are scheduled for operations at practl.
Cally full capacity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
NITTI AND TITT0NI AT
ODDS CONCERNING FIUME

ROME, Sept 90 (Havas. Premier
Nitti and Foreign Minister Tittoni have
disagreed over the Fiume incident, the
latter disappearing Of the premiers at
titude, according to the newspapers.
A dispatch from Trieste says fleet
Of airplanes has. landed near Fiume
and has been placed at the disposi-
ton Of Capt d'Annunzio, having flown
from one of the italian aviation camps.
A brigade Of Lombary troops which ar
rived at Fiume and volunteered to join
the d'Apnunzio forces was sent back to
its garrison, says dispatch to the
Messagero.
Capt. dAnnunzios action in taking
over control of Fiume is approved in a
manifesto issued by the national asso-
citation Of wounded soldiers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
GIFT TO FIREMEN

AS an expression of appreciation in
disastrous fire at its building last
Monday night, the Orgill Brothers COM
pany Saturday presented Fire Chief M
Fitzmorris with check for 500 in be-
half of the Firemen's Relief fund. The
gift is one Of many made by apprecia-
efficiency shown In fighting fires
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
D'ANNUNzIO ASSERTS
HE INFORMED ALLIES

ROME, Sept 20. (By the Associated
Press)--Col. Siciliani, chief of the staff
Of Gen. Badoglio and personal friend
Of Gabrielle d'Annunzlp, has returned
from Fiimes where he had conver-
y satipn with dAnnunzio, who said he
countries, including the United States
Of his intention to occupy Fiume,
According to the Messaggero the land
and sea blockade of Fiume is complete,
D'Annunzio is reported to be suffering
from fever.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
JACK COOMBS
SHOT IN LEG
Dan Laroe, Contractor, Picks
Out Former Managers Pin
for o Target.

PALESTINE, Tex, Sept 2O.~-JaGk
Coombs, former Philadelphia American
pitcher, and later manager OF the Phlla-
delphia National ball club, was shot
through the leg last night out on the
Neches road by Dan Laroe, COM
Coomhs to town.
The trouble occurred over an argu-
ment as to who had the right OF way
of the road.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
UNION MEN
AND MILL OWNERS
READY FOR ACTION

CHICAGO Sept 20Fnal preparations for handling in the
Chicago district the strike of steel workers called for Monday
had been today and rs union organizers their
way 10 different cities to aid local union officials The organic
rs were under instructions to notify independent mill
the strike would remain in force against them until they signed
u that national strike committee would arrange any
conferences they might request
At Gary there approximately eOO steel employees, and
the South Chicago mills $3.50 At other mill sites in the
Chicago district approximately the following number OF men are
employed:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
Claims BOlSheUiki
Are Exhausted

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-If the
Russian anti Bolshevist forces are
supplied with sufficient military
equipment they can strike a de-
cisive blow at the Bolshevlki, Gen
Edward G. Hermonius, chief OF the
Russian government supply com
mission in Paris, declared today
after comforting with state depart
ment officials In an effort TO secure
supplies from the United States.
Bolsheyiki are becoming eX-
hausted, he said and If Petrograd
were taken their morale would be
broken. Gen. udinitsch and his
army, he added, are preparing for
an attack on PetrogFRd and the
movement In the Baltic region is
assuming an important character.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
final PLANS FOR STEEL STRIKE MADE
Guns of Allied Warships Trained Upon Fiume
Apartment House
And Garages Are
Soon To Be Built

A, Il, Lanning late Saturday procured
building permit to erect at 30 North
Belvedere boulevard two-story "a
room frame apartment house to cost
$4,000,
J, Il, HollingswOrth g. Co. contrac
tors, got a permit to erect for w. ].
Brinlley, at Gayoso avenue and Church
$4,000.
The same contractors procured per-
NIT to erect for the Herff Motor cor
poration, at Monroe avenue and Lauder
dale street a two.story brick garage to
cost $40, 600,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
THOUSANDS READY
TO SEE MID-AIR
AIRPLANE CHANGE
Lieut.. 0mer LOCkIear to Fur
niSh Tri-State Fairs Big
First Day Sensation by
Daredevil Stunts.
PUBLIC EARLY CROWDS
INTO EXHIBIT HALLS
Great Army of Gruntinq Swine
and Stamping Cattle AS
sembIed in Exhibit Barns
tor Dixie'S Show.
SATURDAYS PROGRAM.

Locklear day.
Boy and Girl Scout day.
County Exhibit day
u m. Gates open.
p.m.-Boy Scouts maneuvers.
2:30 p.m.-Flying circus, featuring
Lieut.. Ormer Locklear,
p.m.-Locklear will change
planes in midair.
7:aO p.m.-Boy Scouts maneu-
vers.
p.m.-Health crusade pageant.
a.m.-Grand display of fire.
works.
A omission n charges (Saturday
only 30 cents afternoon; 25 cents
night. Grand stand free,
SUNDAYS PROGRAM.
Second Locklear day.
2:30 p.m.--Flylng circus opens.
p,Tn.--Lieut, Ormer Locklear will
change planes In midair.
No evening attractions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
D'ANNUNZIO MAY
GET a HOURS TO
WITHDRAW TROOPS

PARIS Sept 2o-Capt Gabrielle DAnRunzio may be given
"a hours to his forces of Fue upon which city
squadron of allied waps have turned their guns according
to adves received here by way of Berlin Labach and Vienna
1t is indicated that this umatm will from the allied
powers representatives of which reported have conferred
at Abbaza about miles northwest of Fume to which place
they retired when Capt DAnnunzo entered the latter city
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
FRISCO CROWDS At
WILSON MEETINGS
PROVE RESPONSIVE
Lawrence Shows That Only
Small Number Of People at
Big Mass Meeting Caused
Disturbances.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
The News SeImltar's Special Core.
RnondAnf


ON BOARD PRESIDENT WILSON'S
SPECIAL TRAIN, Sept, 20,--Crowds
are always difficult to Analyze. their
applause is not always conclusive.
Their demonstrations are not always
spontaneous and the element on cam
tagions and suggestion enters into the
psychology of the moment But more
distinctive than any other audiences ON
the whole journey have been the three
which President Wilson addressed at
San Francisco, Their respective re-
sponses were different, their demeanor
SO different.
First, Mr., Wilson addressed an
audience OF several hundred women.
There were no male guests except
newspaper correspondents. The noise
of their combined voices when cheer
Ing was naturally a feeble contrast
to the lusty outbursts Of the mixed
audiences to which we have grown
accustomed. But their punctuations OF
applause seemed to indicate that the
dealism OF the president, as expressed
In his advocacy of a league of nations,
made a deep impression as contrasted
with the alternative policy OF political
isolation defended by Hiram johnson,
the junior senator from this state. No
more attentive audience ever listened
to a Wilson speech. And the presl-
dents tracing ef the historical back
RTuulN OIL kHe SHuHNuHN Selllcincitt was
so effective that | heard favorable conl-
ment on every side as the women left
the banquet hall.
Answer Question.
Did the women Of California want
their sons TO go TO war to take Shan-
tung from Japan and to fight Great
Britain and France, who pledged them
selves to support Japan on the Shan
tung question before America entered
Continued on Page IA, Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20


mperaturs-------
Hour. Dry Bulb. Wet Bulb. Humld'y
Z pm. yesday 81 q 65
7 am. today. "a SO n
Noon today. SO rs so
Maximum temperature 81; minimum,
IA. Sun sets today, 700; rises tomor-
row, SAT, Moon rises AIT am. tonight.
No precipitation.
Tennessee--Fair.
Mississippi Partly cloudy; probable
local showers
Enthusiastically.
Alabama Partly cloudy; probable To-
cal showers,
Kentucky--Fair
Louisiana--Partly cloudy
Oklahoma-Partly cloudy; cooler In
west and north,
East Texas Probable local showers.
West Texas--Partly cloudy; cooler In
Panhandle.
North and South Carolina Generally
fair.
Georgia Partly cloudy; probable local
showers In west.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
Many County Exhibits.

Thirteen county agents and as many
home demonstration agents of Tennes-
ishly employed In the completion Of
their exhibits. From West Tennessee
they represent Dyer Weakley, Obion,
Fayette, Madison and Gibson counties;
and from Arkansas, Desha, Monroe,
Dssw nnS oHa wnts ooHn MsssspD ns crsshSad s1Ssis
will demonstrate In graphic style the
agricultural and domestic progress OF
| these counties.
In the live stock exhibit hall scores
Of grooms are busy sandpapering and
polishing the horns of their fat pure
| bred bulls and cows, and rubbing their
sleek bodies to cleaning cleanliness
Each groom intends that his charge
shall be more respondent than that Of
any other groom,
At the swine barns pigs and great
numbering sows and boars were still
| There was tremendous medley Of
| grunts and squeals about the barn,
sounding as II an army Of swine were
/ in camp.
The exhibits of tri-state breeders of
| swine already arrived for the opening
reflect In their greatly increased num-
Der the 100 per cent growth of pure
bred hogs In the tri-states during the
past IL months,
Women on Time,
| The Woman's building was ready FRI
day evening, Miss Ada Harris. director,
having made good her boast that 1t
would be the first OF the exhibit halls
| to be completed. Saturday morning ii
was scene of colorful wonder, with
its ceiling Of swinging Japanese lam
terms and the scores of booths. filled
with household achievements, lining its
sides.
/ The poultry hall was full of prize
poultry, and over @ thousand coops of
rabbits and pigeons. put on display by
the Tri-State Pigeon and Rabbit Breed
ers' association.
Eight large khaki tents pitched in
the northwest end Of the grounds housed
the extensive displays OF farm imple-
| ments and machinery made by the
Memphis Implement Dealers assocla-
/ ton.
A spectacular health crusade, preach
ling lessons Of health in allegory, will
be presented by $50 Memphis school
children in the evening at 5 o'clock be-
fore the grand stand
Following this pageant a fireworks
display will set the heavens to popping
and blazing +. D. Fuller, secretary
of the fair has arranged to have this
| touched off promptly at o'clock,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20

e !
One Of the largest crowds that ever
attended an opening OF the Tri-State
fair in Memphis assembled about the
grounds and in the grand stand early
Saturday afternoon to await the coming
on Of the flying circus, of which the
star performer Is the daredevil Lieut..
Omer Locklear, who swaps planes In
midair.
The circus opened at 2s0 o'clock
with Lieuts. Shirley Short and Milton
Elliott doing stunt flying, The sensa-
tional Lieut. Locklear was not to give
his spectacular performance until
pm, his change from plane to plane to
be accomplished as the climax of a
series Of death tempting feats. The
up directly In front Of the grand stand.
The Boy Scouts, together with troops
of Camp Fire Girls, paraded before the
grand stand at o'clock, just before
the opening Of the flying circus.
There Will also be two races during
the afternoon, the 2:l5 pace, with 20
entries, and the Eli trot, with seven
entries.
The crowd began arriving at the fair
during the late forenoon hours and be-
gan before their eager crowding into
the exhibit halls, They had to be ex-
cluded from some OF the buildings as
all preparation had not finally been
completed. 1t hardly seemed possible
that the farm demonstration building,
states will make combined home and
farm exhibits would be ready for the
crowd until Sunday The live stock ex-
hibits, however were all ready for the
crowd, though cattle and swine were
still coming in by the scores.
The Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls
will parade again at 7;3O o'clock in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
ALL READY FOR
Big AUTO RACE

NEW YORK, Sept 20.-Two addi-
management Of the Sheepshead speed
way track for the 150-mile event so
that twenty Of the best automobile pi-
lots In the United States will take
part in the big race today. Six of
these are also announced as starters
in the special race to be decided in
three ten-miIe heats for the sprint
championship. The Chevrolet brothers,
Louis and CASTOR. Ralph de Palma,
Milton, Mulford and Boyer, and the
half dozen who will vie with each 9TH
er for the speed title.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20

Memphis. Sept, 20.
.TemperatuTs--.------- -
H. UUat nnth Tloaaldf,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20
Weather Forecast

Fair with very little
change in tempera-
ture probable.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-20

Indiana fIarhor, Ind, t4,tN0. East CHI
cago MI, l,O00 Joliet, Ill, 1880; Ham
mond, Ind, $500: Milwaukee, Wis, 5000,
Waukegan, Ill, 5000; Evanston, H., 500;
Chicago, 1880,
The Washington times., 1919-03-29

heard from him for several weeks,
and then he told me that he has not
written because he had been to
New York. He told me in q very
boastful way of the number OF ac-
tresses he had been out with, but said
he still loved me. Do you think that
he really can love me II he hurts
me by telling OF other girls he goes
about with? He il q very nice
boy and has made a splendid record
in the flying corps, having risen to
the rank OF lieutenant at the age
of twenty-five. Shall / stop cor
responding with him or tell him
that love him, and that 1t hurts
me to see him throwing himself
away? DESPONDENT.
l do not believe 1 should take
the accounts of metropolitan con-
quests on the part Of the young Of
ficer too seriously. Suppose he did
go to New York and meet few
stage girls and 1t went 10 his
head. That experience is not at
all uncommon, and it Is invariably
the occasion of a little harmless
Dragging on the part of almost
every young man. You might give
him another chance, as he says he
still loves you. In the meantime
a little hyperbole on your part.
about the beautiful times you have
been having would be entirely per-
miSsible.
The Washington times., 1919-03-29
What's Doing; Where; When
Today.

Today.
Free eIhibit-Cfeorge Washington Uni
verBity, architectural department. 2iol q
street northwest. Open day and evening
until April s. Public invited.
MeetIng-The Aquarian Society, 712
Twelfth street northwest, 8 p. IN.
Masquerade BalI-United Service Club Of
America, Dupont Circle, 8:30 p m.
PIsy-''TreIaWney OF the Wells" Post
office Department Dramatic Club, Carroll
Hall. p. m. Proceeds to War Camp Com
munity work.
Pageant and raIIy--GirI Scouts. Csntral
High School, 2. m Exhibition of motion
picture, The Golden Eaglst."
AddFess-"ChOosinG Job by DR.. John
BaWdsn. auspices Of 7. n. c. A, Liberty
Hut, I:i6 p. m.
Concsrt-AusIcaIs and entertainment by
the British and Canadian Patriotic Society,
Perpetual Hall, Eleventh and streets
northwest. .. m.
Dancs-The Marine Club, Grover Cleye-
land School, Eighth and T streets north
west, p. m. Service men invited.
LsctuFe-"Harmful and Beneficial In
sectS," auditorium Of New National MuE-
cum. By Dr.. L. o. Howard, honorary cur
atoE Of insects 81 thS museum, I;Se p. m
Rnh2ts tBytA06
The Washington times., 1919-03-29
Beatrice Fairfax Writes Problems Pitfalls of the War Workers
Especially for Washington Women

cousin under the following circum-
stances:
L. The young man had never call
ed on her alone.
2. He then took me several places
sometimes alone and sometimes in
a crowd.
B. He showed me every attention
and introduced me to his friends at
the club as his sister whom he
could not leave.
4. He is an ensign in the navy,
and is very handsome.
When 1 saw that my cousin was
Jealous 1 took less interest in him
but when left the city he was at
the train to see me off, and has
written me two letters. and has
asked II he might visit me this
weekend. Shall I let him come.
He Is not In love with me l feel
sure, and just enjoys my company.
Would It be loyal, don't see why.
Tell me what you think. SIS.
If your cousin happens to be in
love with the young ohicer, it is
probable she Fesents his attentions
to you, whether he ever called on
her alone or not.
Il would appear to be a matter
Of choice, whether you invite him
TO visit you or not. II he Is not
engaged to your cousin, you are not
bound BY any obligations in the
matter.