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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
THIS THIEF HAS NO
= INTEREST IN FRANCE

The thief who stole an automobile
owned by Miss Augusta Semmes, from
in front of the Baron Hirsch synagogue
Friday night, evidently did not have
any interest in the restoration of
France. II he had, he probably would
bnly be kind enough to return the car to
her SO that she can continue her work
in the interest Of the fund for devas-
tated France, she would be willing to
return the a to him after the cam
paign is over.
tive workers in the campaign, and has
depended largely upon her auto to aid
in covering the vast territory such So
licitation requires. She says the license
number is 21516.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
PASSOVER FEAST
OBSERVED TUESDAY

Preparations are being made for the
observance of the Jewish feast of the
Passover, which falls on the 18th day
Of Nissan, corresponding this year with
Tuesday April Is.
Rabbi W. H. Fineshriber will conduct
a service at Baron Hirsch temple,
Washington avenue and Fourth street,
Monday evening at $40 o'clock, and he
will also preach the Passover sermon
at the temple Tuesday morning at 1880
o'clock.
The celebration begins on the evening
OF April IA at shutdown. The manner
Of its observance is determined largely
by the Biblical ordinances concerning
this feast. 1t is observed for seven
days. Those who cherish customs that
originated after Bible times will keep
the feast eight days.
The ceremonials are such as are cal
culated to bring home the historical
event which the feast commentaries,
namely the newborn freedom Vouch-
safed to Israel after the long period of
oppression endured under Egyptian tyr
amy.
A charming an effective feature in
the celebration of the feast Is the spe-
cial Seder service around the festive
family board on the first evening OF the
feast, to which the orthodox add a sec
ond evening. At this family service a
special ritual, known as the "Hagga-
dahl" is read. This ritual contains the
story Of the redemption from servitude,
certain reflections inspired by the mem
cries Of old and certain psalms. This
is followed by the festal meal, after
which grace is recited. The service
concludes with the reading of additional
psalms, tine recitation of prayers and
the singing of time-honored hymns. To
this home service stranger and homeless
are cordially invited. On the table in
front of him who presides over the
the ancient service and servitude.
Freedom and Its obligations is the
keynote of the celebration. The re-
form synagogues hold specials services
only on the first and seventh days,
while the orthodox observe also the
second day and an additional eighth day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Resent Effort To
Create DiscOrd
In Labor Rank.

A news item appeared in the Com
mercial Appeal Wednesday morninI
under the caption of "A Slap in TIL
Face of Organized Labor" which fur
Their stated that several members d
organized labor had been excluded from
an executive session OF the executive
committee Of 100 on the city manage
charter. The news item went on Il
say that only one member was allowed
to remain, and it was intimated tina
he was allowed to do this on accoun
Of political utilization. This man, Al
it appeared in the Commercial Appeal
vas Sam A. Waddell. After prope
investigation, the undersigned hav,
found that there was no truth in tn,
story Whatever, and that Mr.. Wadd !
was neither present nor invited to -
meeting of the executive commit
100 Tuesday night.
Whereas, Sam Waddell Is an
member Of organized labor whose trl
fulness and integrity can not be
toned; and,
Whereas, We feel that such tao.
are adopted by the Commercial Ape |
for the purpose of creating dissensioI
In the ranks of organized labor; there
fore, be 1t
Resolved, That the Trades and Labo
Council express itself in its belief d
VI uiuClIs dHd ICSCIl lu6f dlLdCh II
the Commercial Appeal upon this men
Der of the Trades and Labor coundS
and be 1t further.
Resolved, That such tactics on TN
part Of subsidized newspapers to cr4
ate dlscord in the ranks OF the worN
ingmen will only create greater soil
darity In this central body to combs
this evil.
A copy of this resolution shall b
spread upon the minutes Of the Trade
and Labor council and be published II
the Labor Review.
Signed:
A. SCHwALB.
H. G. TERLISNER.
c. H. SCOTT.
r. B. HANSON.
The passage of this resolution was
vote of confidence In the integrity an,
loyalty to union labor of Mr.. Waddell
Extract from Labor Review.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

! sALvAelNo THE wREcKAoE.

Editor The News Scimitar:
II nobody else wishes to occupy the
space may ! make q few remarks about
the Legislature and its course, past and
future, with reference to the councii
manager plan Of city government?
First my %Hympathies are with those
who were present and not voting,
Messrs, Monteverde and Crump both
have friends In Memphis n In the
legislature and strange as 1t may seem,
they have mutual friends.
To these II was MOST embarrassing
to find that mayor and ex-mayor diff
fered on the extremely important CUES
ton of the most modern form of gov
ernrnent for municipalities,
With both present in Nashville II
Naa 4 0ase OF How happy ] might bt
with the other dear onarmer away,
Under such circumstances IT. was I'M
possible that this theory Of city gov
crnfnent could be considered on Its own
merits and II was not.
Dr, A, n. Hatton's ideas for modern
municipal government could not under
the circumstances receive the GUS
tomary hospitality OF Memphians to
new men and new ideas.
That Is enough for the past. Mem =
phis remains under the commission
form of government with all It's faults
till she chooses to change II.
Coming back TO the Legislature lei
US change the circumstances, Let both
charmers during these closing hours OF
the Legislature return TO Memphis to
do their charming at nome,
Let the Legislature then with no loeal
question or question or immediate local
application or this form Of government
before It, consider whether Tennessee
should not at least place this progress
i've piece Of legislation on our statute
books so that any city or Tennessee
that wishes, may, when II wishes and
by vote OF It's people. adopt It,
Other progressive states have al
ready done this. None OF us Demo-
Gratis or Republicans, want to class
ours with the unprogressive states, DR.,
Hatton Is known throughout the ma
ton, has written charters for states,
Let him change what was written by
him for Memphis at tho request of loyaI
Memphis citizens into a general form
OF amended charter, applicable 70 any
city Of the state, subject TO adoption
by any city when "A majority OF the
electorate ask aud vote for 1t,
Much hard work has been done, II
ought not to be altogether lost, Even
/ victorious armies do not hesitate 10
salvage the effects Of the defeated. The
principle OF Il supreme council and Al
appointed executive Is that upon which
we finished the war more chenply and
with less loss Of life. 1t is Il prin-
tipie, proved on a world scale, appii
cable TO cities and has n place or should
have q place In the organic law OF
every state.
| send fhis letter to The News Scinni-
tar because my original appeal to Mem
phians for %hospitAhle consideration 81
Dr. Hatton'R work was not offered IA
The News Seimitar.
| hope the other journals will Join
you In asking the legislature not "a
let the excellent work OF SO many dis
Interested business men SO altogether
for nothing and that they may at least
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
SAFETY DAY PLANNED
BY STREET CAR UNION

Friday, April rs, will be safety day
for employees and passengers Of the
Memphis Street Railway company and
it is the objective of the day that the
"a hours pass without a single acci-
dent being reported
A campaign will be put on prior to
April 2S through which passengers will
be asked to do everything possible TO
prevent accidents and in which all EN-
ployes Of Local Union No. 713 will be
asked to exert all effort possible toward
the safe and mi operation of all
street cars in the city.
Automobilists, drivers Of all other
vehicles and all pedestrians will be
asked to participate In the one-day
effort, which, it is expected, will re-
suit in a better understanding of mat
ters that go to prevent accidents and
bl ing about material lessening OF mis-
haps during the remainder Of the year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
CRAPS GAME D

Ten men were grouped around IA poo
table Ia the billiard room of Joe Conley,
II South Second street, late Friday
night, according TO Sergt. BrInkley and
Patrolman Harrington, when they
stepped in the front door. As a result
the 10 We're arrested on charges of gam
ing Rrinkley told Judge Fitghuch that
they were shooting Grape,
Conley, for running a gaming house,
was fined S2b. The others were fined
81 each They were; John LonR, South
Third street; Bert Norman. Court ave-
nue.; Sam Miller, Jackson avenue,
James Ray, North Second street; Harry
Cohen, Adams avenue; George Burchil
North Second street; William Herring
ton, Monroe avenue, and l., S. Poster,
Decatur street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
.PERES HEAD Of
FUND FRANC
DR.. Buckner Assistant Chal
man in Raising Money for'
Devastated Area. ls9I

Hafdwig Peres, president Of the Id
Of education, is heading the fdt
campaigning TO raise 5000 for
american committee for devasts
France. Mr.. Peres was selected ~
gathering Of 43 members Of the cid
Der of Commerce Friday afternoon.
w. ID. Buckner, rector Of Calvary III
coral church, was elected assist
chairman of the drive.
The members of the committee
out Saturday calling on the persona
whom letters were sent by the Chs
Der OF Commerce earlier In the N
asking for contributions TO the fund
relef OF the destitute men, women
nitie children in the districts Of Fran
whlch knew the invasion and STRAIT
Of the Germans. Liberal responS
nave already begun to come in, accof
ing TO l.. g. Humes, of the Guaran
Bank and Trust company, who Is TIRE
urer OF the local quota. Collections
being made by the men Of the ChA|
Der OF Commerce in cooperation "a
q women's teams from the Ninete Il
Century and other clubs. The natioI
quota is SO, 300, 600, which viii not
used In rebuilding, but merely in givi
of France.
committee are: F. c. Nye, f. A. 10
e. w. Ford, Douglas Heuer, Alfr
Tayloe, R. W, Clinton, Dr. Il.
George, W. c. johnson, L. M. Strait
r. p. Phillips. w. P. Phillips, T,
Smart, Boiling Sibley, Dr.. wilt
ceowe, w. b. Cleveland, Ernest Adam
J A Verne, e. C. Kinds, J.. II. Hin
Humes, R. Meuter, r. T. Crenshaw,
o. Johnston, j. o. Bonner, irving Ber
dorf, James D. Collier, Thomas
Hooker, S. NJ. Wright, Ben C. Math
Sam Davenport, L. j. Moss, Il.
Johnson, NJ. j ellis, Robert e. Ha
erty, George P. Douglass, David Gu
mings and F. c. Demuth.
Comte Jarvis. travelling represent
tive OF the American Committee !
Devastated France, made an affect
appeal to the congregation OF the Je
ish synagogue for support Of the III
for devastated France, at 5 o'clock r
day evening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
FEED RATE HEARING.

The petition of the Memphis Chamber
freight traffic committee for the estab-
lishment of new commodity rates on
mixed feeds from Memphis to Louisville
and other Ohio river crossings; to ali
Eastern points, including Virginia cities
and Buffalo Pittsburgh points, viii be
given a hearing at Louisville April 20
at 10 am.
The proposed dlfferential will, II is
believed, result in creating a movement
of stock and poultry feed from Mern-
phis that will be Of considerable impcr-
tapre
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
PACKING COMPANY is
MAKING GOOD PROGRESS

Splendid progress is reported by Of
Ulcers of the Memphis Packing cor
poration in their preliminary work OF
distributing their stock in this terri
tory.
II is stated that the first series OF
stock has been subscribed, that the
second series, offered only a shotR time
ago, has been oversubsaribed and that
beginning next week, the third series
will be placed on the market.
The company win proceed with It's
plans for acquiring a site and the con-
struction of the proposed building
whenever the stock subscription has
reached a sufficient amount to justify
actual building operations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
MICHEL's FATE UNCERTAIN

The jury in the case of Henry Michel
failed to agree late Friday and was
excused until Monday morning by
Judge Tom Harsh of the Second erin
inal court. Michel is charged with
violating the liquor law, A. b. Gallo
way. his attorney, will not be present
Monday when the jury reports, as he
will leave Saturday night for Washing
ton, where he will argue writs Of certi-
orari and supersedeas in the case of
E. A. Laughter, before the supreme
court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
JUDGE GALL0WAY'S GIFT
IS PRESENTED TO C. H. S.

Presentation ceremonies were held at
the Central high school Friday after
noon when the gift of the late Judge
Jacob s.. Galloway of 500 volumes to
the library of the school, was formally
given over to the pupils. The ~presenta-
ton address was made by Phil Canale,
former member of the board Of e6u-
cation.
1t is probable that the volumes will
be placed in a section OF the library
which will be dedicated to the
of the late iurist.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
PARK FIELD BIRDMEN
MAY TRY FOR TROPHY

Mai, J. ". simmons, Jr.. command e
ant of Park field, has advised w. II,
Hay!ey, secretary OF the Chamber OF
Commerce, to offer the cooperation
of his body in the flying competition
which the Aero club of America is
staging for the Pulitzer trophy for the
aviator who makes the longest non
stop flight during the month of May
from any point to Atlantic Cit. n. j.,
or from Atlantic City to any point.
Maj. simmons said he would take up
the question of permitting Park field
aviators to enter the competition with
the commander of the United States
army air service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Observation-Disclosures
sEWANEE ENDOWMENT.

To The News Scimitar:
You have been very generous In the
amount OF space you lave given to the
fund for the University Of the South,
Sewanee, and | Wish on behalf of my
self and those who are working with
me In the effort to raise the Memphis
quota, 10 extend to you our great APP
probation of your assistance in this
matter.
Thanking you for myself and those
associated with me, | am, with best
wishes,
Yours truly,
FRANK HAYDEN.
Memnhis. Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
DUN MATRoN Z

UNION CITY. Tenn, April L.. (Spl.O
Mrs. Smith Gregory Allen, daughter
of DR., Parks, who resides two miles
west of this city, died suddenly this
morning. She married Smith Gregory
Allen, of Union city, two years ago, and
they had been making their home with
her parents. DR., Ira Parks, who resides
here. is Mrs. Smiths only brother.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
PUBLIC DISCUSSION

have the credit of having induced the
state to give to all cities OF Tennessee
an opportunity to say whether or not
they want the most modern form OF
city government.
Very respectfully,
LEHMAN JOHNSON.
Memphis, Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
CLAYTON. DUE MONDAY.

T. ?, Claxton, head Of the u. s,
bureau OF education in Washington, Is
expectes to spend Monday IN Mem
phis as the guest of the members Of
the city board Of education, Mr.. Clay
ness and while here, will 20 over the
local school situation with members 81
the board.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Bolshevism seems to have taken complete possession OF the
Tennessee Legislature, In a rampage OF economy gone wild it
seems to have gone beyond the point OF danger to that Of actual
destruction. The house on Friday, We arc told, abolished the
position Of stenographer to the governor; the salary of the gov
trnor's secretary. who does the work Of three or four clerks
employed under former administrations, was reduced 1000. and
the salary Of the comptroller was cut from $4,000 to $1,000 a
year. Invading the office Of the secretary Of state, one OF his
essential clerks was abolished. Many similar moves that strike
at the foundation Of efficient government were made in anger
against officials necessary for the proper conduct OF state affairs.
II is suggested that the state contronts the prospect Of an extra
session of the legislature, which, it is to be hoped. will be
avoided, except TO avert a real peril In view OF the Boshevik
Tendencies of the legislature, perhaps the state could proceed
better under the present ~handicaps than it would after another
session with the irresponsible element Of the Legislature in
control
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

Emil Coffin, who shot Premier Clcmenceau, has had his
sentence reduced TO ten years at the inSStence of the premier
who will only be about 90 years old when the young man gets
out. and perhaps intends to give him a sound t~hrashing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

women Ask Equality. "-Headlin Let EN- lower their
own standards.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

sRise. Fall.
The river at Memphis and Helena vii
fall for Two or three days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

April is doing the nice thing in giving us more sunshine
dian showers
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12
Ne7CS of RiUeyS
River Bulletin,

Memphis, Tenn, April IL, s am.
Flood Raj
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-12

The passage of this resolution was
vote of confidence In the Integrity an,
loyalty to union labor of Mr.. Waddell
Extract from Labor Review.
The Washington times., 1919-04-09
The Red-Headed StepchiId
BY EARL GOODWIN.
That's What Royal Mesker's Latest AEtieIs Ma
Washington, D. C.

''The most evident lack in workmen's compensation
legislation is the absence of any compensation legislation
in the District Of Columbia and in of the foryeight
States Of the Union" This is from the pen Of Royal
Meeker United States Commissioner of Labor Statstc
in the current Monthly Labor Review. This publication
ments printed-be it called magazine Government
pamphlet.
Commissioner Meeker has this also to say:
81 am unaware of any sentiment In the District ofi
Columbia faVorng the passage of compensation law COW
erng the workers of the District outside Of United States
Government employ. Immediate steps should be taken
to bring to the attention of the whole country and especially
of the workers residing in the District of Columbia the
utter failure of Congress to provide for the District Of
Columbia workers either publicly privately employed
Since this written (it is dated December 8 1918
and published this month) the District bill has provision
for including District employees in the benefits Of the Fed
eral compensation act-but the District bill died
Commissioner Meeker may be speaking with dslicsks
sarcasm when he says he is Of any sentiment n
this community favoring law to grant compensation 20
employees injured in the line of duty, for If sentiment
surged around Congress like food it wouldn't make an
difference to that august body, past performance is
Columbia long the sentiment is INSIDE this VOTE
LESS community
The District of Columbia has long been the expert
mental laboratory of Congress More crazy unintegan
Unnecessary law has been tried out on the District than Won
would believe, and there has been shamefuIy large
amount of good proposed legislation lost pgeonhoed
through lack Of interest
We can't VOTE here; that's the difficulty.
When we can vote we viii have the proper compensa-
zion law, if the voters want it. but until then Washington
D. c. the dsfranchised redheaded stepchid among the
capitals of the earth, viii continue to live about fifty years
behind the times far getting what it WANTS Is con
cerned
The Washington times., 1919-04-09

This country spent good deal of money, in the old
way Of reckoning money to get the Spanish out OF the PM
ippnes and police dan protect and Tgate the islands
Good old Uncle Sam played the pmlanthropist
Having beaten Spain In war, about easily the New
York Giants would beat the lady baseball team Of VsSssr
Uncs Sam apOlOgzed for taking the Philippines and paid
SpGin large sum.
Than Uncle Sam paid millions to Rome compensa-
dOn 30 the Frars, for their lands.
School teachers in thousands were sent over to fight
ignorance; engineers and doctors to fight disease
The Philippines were freed from Spanish rule, and the
country vas put as nearly might be the road to
eVihtiOn YOu do not civihze people completely, of
e0Se with good roads, good sewers even good schools
people changes when It's national brain changes that
takes time.
Now the Philippines are tired of Uncle Sam They
sy In the memorial that they present to Mr. Wilson In
Paris ''YOu have been extremely kind No nation ever
behaved so well to another under its sway But you viii
understand that want to be free and rule des-
TIMES"
While the FiIpinos are talking In this way and Mr.
Wilson promising his help and that the Democratic party
shall i've up to Its promise to set the FhpnOs Free
good neighbor, Japan, looks on.
The Philippines are conveniently near Japan. And it
would be very useful and profitable to Japan.
And to Japan the Filipino request for freedom sounds
like the pleading voice of fat goose would sound to the
neghborhood fox the goose asking the farmer to
let Il out Of the yard and walk free.
If fat goose DID to the farmer and say, 81 am
tired Of your barnyard tired Of being prisoner let out
let me go and control my destiny the wise farmer
would say, WELL CO. but don't squawk for my help, the
fox grabs you"
Similarly, if the Democratic party decides to throw
away the Philippines and undo the results of the Spanish
American war-casuay throwing away the millions paid
to Spain and to the Fsrs the party giving up the islands
should at least say them VERY well go and control your
desties you want TO- But don't bother ne when Japan
grabs you you don't like my way Of paying your bills
policing your islands educating your children fighting
disease and savagery for you have it your own way
win Let you 60 since you insist upon it. but won't get
into war for you. After while you will find the differ
between being controlled by Japan and controlled by
the United States and the experience will do you good"
The Washington times., 1919-04-09
What's Doing; Where; When

Address-MisS Gertrude E.. Frysinger,
city Gardens as Permanent Factor in Food
production" Mason House, 1906 Twentieth h
street northwest, p. m.
Address-Rev. Newell Dwight Hills.
mass meeting Of the Washington women 5
committee OF the American committee in
the Near East, Church of the Covenant.
, p. m. Musical numbers by A ChRh Mou-
radian' noted Armenian tenor
AddreSs-.The Races and Peoples Of Eu-
rope. Dr. Nicholson, OF smithsonian In
SuIuIIoh' oeIOre meeting OF Anthony
League 2Oo1 Columbia road northwest,
30 p. m.
Tomorrow.
Meeting-Art section OF the Twentieth
Century Club, residence OF its leader. Mrs
west, p. m.
Smoker-Boys Of 81, Camp III, United
ContedSFate Veterans, Confederate Mem
orial Home, 1872 Vermont avenue north
west, p m.
OrEanization meeting-First class in ad-
Senceo ssthetic dancing, auspices Of War
camp Community Service, Carroll Insti-
tute' 2ls Tenth street northwest, 7:I5 D. m
Mseting-'G's Delphian Society, Wash
ington Hetr p. N. Mrs. Agnes Shea
McColliske- will preside.
Play-"MiSs Civilization" by Dramatic
Art CiAge OF Wilson Normal Community
center wilson Normal School, 8 p. m.
Leeture-''HousehoId Aecounts." Miss
Thsodore Miller, Wilson Normal Com.
munity Center Wilson Normal School 2