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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
Martin Beck Here
VieWs Sites For
A NeW Orpheuni

Martin Beck. OF New York, manag.
Ing director Of the orpheum tlseatel
circuit, and director In the 100000 O0l
Illinois repltv concern recently organ
ized In Chicago for the erection oi
theaters, is in Memphis to finally Sc
lect site for the erection OF the new
Ornheum theater
Various sites were being visited Sat.
urday by Mr. Beck In company witt
John A, Bertram resident manager
and Yannah Taylor, assistant manager
II is understood Mr.. Beck favors 4
Second street site near Union avenue
although definite announcement is not
eXpaetad for several days.
That the Orpheum surely Will build
and build at once was definitely stat.
ed by Mr.. Beck Saturday,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
STILL
HELD IN PRISON
------as-----~
U. s. Consular Official Pris-
oner in Mexico Despite
Strong U. s. Note.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.--Aithough
the note sent by the American gov
ernnent to the Mexican government
Wednesday demanding the immediate
release of William 0, Jenkins, Ameri-
can consular agent at Puebla, was de-
liVered to the Mexican foreign office
the same evening, the Mexico City press
yesterday said Jenkins still was in
the penitentiary, II was announced to-
day at the state department.
No reply to the American note has
been received and there was no indi-
cation when one would be made.
Officials reiterated today that the
department had received no informa-
ton that would tend to sustain the
charges Of the Puebla state authorities
that Jenkins was in collusion with the
bandits who kidnapped him and held
him for $4,000 ransom
The Mexican foreign office has ad-
vised the state department that 1t Is
taking action In the case of Eugene
Lack, an American citizen. who was
shot at Mexicali. on Nov. IL. and who
died later at FL Centre, Cal The Mexi-
can note said the proper authorities had
been notified Of the shooting with a
view to early administration of JUS
tice"
The state department announced that
Lack was an official connected with
the office Of the sheriff of Imperial
county, Cal, and that a dispatch to
the department said the shooting was
unwarranted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
CITY CLUB ASKS
SHIELDS TO RESIGN

The city club, Saturday passed
resolution demanding that Sorator
Shields resign, because OF his vote on
the league Of nations, and on the
ground that his action was unsound
and unwise and not representative Of
the sentiment in Tennessee.
The resolution was offered bv Boiling
Sibley and BROUGHT on a heated discus.
sion. Apparently, however, the 100
members who were preser.. stood about
three to one for the resolution
John w. Farley defended Senator
Shields action. and saii that the peo-
pie should at this time stand BY CON
stituted authority, even when their
representatives course Is opposed TO
the opinion OF some, However. numer-
GUS others spoke for the resolution and
a dozen amendments were promptly
voted down.
The discussion took so nuch time
that only a brief period was given TO
other matters cheduled for action
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
OF. RATORS CLAIM
WILSON PROPOSAL
INCREASES SPLIT
Chairman of Nine 0 Wners Declares Only
FeW Words Renal TO Be Said and
They viii b e Said Soon.

WASHINGTON. Nov 22Bitunlnous operators
competitive field declared
to the joint scale committees
the breach between the mine
There to he
deed Thomas Brewster chairman the operators
entering the meeting of the operators scale
H was understood Secretary Wilson
operators
wholly unsatisfactory them operators position
expected after the meeting
iations with the miners in the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
BRANCH MARTIN, FORMER
MEMPHIAN, is DEAD

Branch w Martin, formerly Of Mem
phis resident for the past few years
In Boston. died In Nashville Wednes.
day night after brief Illness.
MIR, Martin WAS born In Little Rock
Ark, and after his fathers death re.
moved TO Memphis and worked for q
wholesale shoe concern here for several
years.
Later accepting a position In Boston
he soon became n travelling salesman
for the Stacy Adams Shoe company, for
which concern he travelled when at the
time Of his demise. His CHEEKY disposl,
ton and charm won for him hosts oi
friends In the Memphis territory,
Surviving Mr., Martin are his widow
two boys and girl Mrs Martin for
merly was daughter Of a prominent
business man OF Stoughton, Mass
One of the officials Of the stacy
Adams Shoe company accompanied the
body from Nashville to Boston, where
lnterment was had,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
MORE CHECKS SHOW UP
TO ACCUSE HOUSTON

Three more bad checks have come to
Hight since Clarence Houston, Cordova
youth, was docketed Friday at noon on
II charges of passing bad checks, The
ton obtained by this get-rich- quick
scheme to $525.0s,
Willie Ryan. poelroom proprietor,
SIS; Bailey ~ Haydel, RrncerR, SIS, and
Harry HAL, Manager 0f the 1Ga Taxlcah
company, s2Q. are the latest Victims III
Msistor to MI 9aied Ia Cha itat 4s
Mrs. Ida Houston, which Ia the name
OF the youths mother. He forged the
name, police say. The other check was
signed 1Starks"
Houston still was IN iall Saturday
morning, having been unable 10 make
bond His case probably will he con-
sidered by the Grand Jury TuesdaY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
.RAFFANTI AGAIN NABBED
IN DRIVE ON LOAFERS

Joe Raffanti, who was arrested by
Sheriff Perry's deputies on election day
and held on breach OF the peace war
rant. was arrested again Friday after
noon by the sheriff while loafing around
the courthouse,
Joe was sent to Jail and later re-
leased on a bond OF $1,000 which he
will forfeit II he violates the law in
any way. He was arrested on charge
that he was threatening to breach the
peace.
Sheriff Perry said Saturday that the
Jail doors will continue To open and
shut until Law ~eakers learn to respect
the law and loafers and loiterers and
bad characters either 20 to work at
some lawful occupation or leave the
city.
II am not after fees, | am after
law enforcement, no matter what may
be said in this regard by my enc
mics" the sheriff declared III my
office was on salary | would make
just as many arrests as | am now
making with fee office"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
ILLINOIS MAN EXPECTS
SETTLEMENT COMING

SPRINGFIETlD, H., Nov. 22-PredIc-
tions of an early settlement Of the coal
strike were received here today from
stephen sullivan president of tho
Springfield sub district OF the United
Mine Workers, who Is In Washington
attending the conference OF miners and
operators. sullivan telegraphed miners
Officials that he expected an agreement
on 81 per cent increase and that work
would probably be resumed within three
DAYS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
WILL OPERATE COAL MINE.

Guy S Turner, who with his brother
l.. Il. Turner. and several associates
recently organized company and
bought small coal mining property
in Mclean county, has been elected
president Of the mining corporation,
which Is known as the Turner Coal Co
The company viii sell coal at whrl'-
sale and will also operate retail
branch. Two yards have recently been
leased one on the l., & n. tracks. ir
the eastern section aud one on Boa e
avenue Mr.. Turner was for 20 Years
with the Memphis Gas & Electric COM
pany, and its predecessors, but left his
position there last June.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22

John L. Lewis, acting president OF
the United Mine Workers of America,
would not discuss Mr.. Wilson'S propo-
sal, saying that II was agreed that hap
penings at the conference at which Mr..
Wilson'S offer was made were to be
regarded by both sides as confidential.
After the scale committee adjourned,
the operators would make no formal
statement, but some OF them said pri-
vately they would go into session late
today with the miners representatives
with a definite policy.
Special authority to supply cottonseed
crushing mills with coal to meet their
immediate needs was given the regional
coal committee at Atlanta today by the
railroad administration.
Each application for coal will be
handled on its merits and to obtain Goa
theamanufacturers must show that un-
crushed stocks on hand would be dam
aged if held longer without crushing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
RENEWED STRIKES AWAIT
CONFERENCE ACTION

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov. 22.---
The possibility Of renewed strikes In
the coal fields Of West Virginia appar-
emily hinge upon action of the operators
and miners conference at washington
according to reports from the mining
regions.
Fred S. Mooney, district secretary
treasurer Of the United Mine Workers
said today the union men who had re-
turned to work following the resembling
Of the strike order would come out
again Monday or Tuesday next unless
the representatives OF the miners and
operators at Washington came 10 some
agreement beforeAhat time. The min
ers are tired of waiting" said Mr.
Mooney.
Grievances OF individual bodies OF
miners also are playing part In keep
ing the men from returning to work,
reports reaching here indicate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
TuDiHlty Denies
WiLSOn-HttchcOck
Breach Assertion

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22,--Secretary
Tumulty issued statement today em-
phasizinR the fact that no breach had
occurred between President Wilson and
senator Hitchcock, He characterized
the latters leadership In tho treotv
fight as mastery" and satisfactory
to all friends OF the administration"
Senator Hitchcock in statement re
plying to the declaration OF Republican
Leader Lodge that the peace treaty
issues should be settled In the coming
campaign, said today that he was con-
fdent comoromise would be worked
secured,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
INDIANA PLANTS MAY
RUN UPON HALF TIME

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. 22.--
Sweeping .ourtailment of the use Of
coal and electric power has become nee
essary in Indiana to prevent compete
suspension OF industry within 4 shor,
time, and to accomplish this end half
time operation OF all manufacturing
plants in Indianapolis probably will be-
come effective next weel
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
NO COAL FOR PADUCAH
BY RAIL Is ORDER

PADucAH, KY. Nov 20. tspl.l .l--In
reply TO a petition Of coal dealers Of
raducah, presented through Mayor
Frank N Burns and the board of city
commissioners, the regional coal COM
mlttee OF Atlanta stated that because
Of the exetreme emergency In the coal
on rail coal shipments into Paducah
could not be rescinded at this time.
paducah is forced to depend upon
coal supplies shipped by river No re-
lief to local retail dealers Is promised
Should orders received By the West
Kentucky Coal company, the only firm
obtaining river supply. to the effect
that coal on hand be confiscated for
use elsewhere he carried out, Paducah' $
entire supply would be cut off. Ac.
cordlng to statements from managers
OF the company, II is probable that this
order will not be carried out.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
BREACH BETWEEN COAL FACTIONS wider
ReUiUGL Of Liquor :
FLOU Into City
Seems In Progress

It's giving every indication OF getting
damper around Memphis.
Into central police headquarters SAT-
urday morning strode Sergt. Lee Qnia4f
thy, his right arm holding George
Woods, negro, 6Sl South Fourth street,
and his left hand carrying handbag.
Inside the bag were six quarts OF
fine whisky" according TO the label; a
quart Of Gordon dry gin, and quart Of
apricot brandy.
The negro was charged with violating
the liquor law. Sergt, Quianthy ar
rested him and confiscated the hanh-
bag just as Woods was putting 1t into
a taXicab at the Grand Central station.
"Take il on Madison avenue" Woods
told the negro taxi driver. TAKE II 70
headquarters" said Quianthy, as he
laid restraining hand on Woods
shoulder, And the driver listened to
the officer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
PACKING co. APPEALS
IN M'HUGH CASE

Motion for a new trial in the case Of
Peter J. McHugh against the Memphis
Street Railway company and Morris &
Co., packers. was overrued Saturday
by Judge Young. of the First division
Of the circuit court
McHugh recently was awarded YER
dict for t23.500 Saturday. when motion
for new trial was made. Judge Young
overruled the motion. set aside the
Memphis Street Railway company as
defendant and reduced the liability Of
the packing company from 1886 to
$4,000. j. W. Canada, attorney for
Morris & Co., gave notice Of an ap-
peal to the court of civil appeals. Nc
Kinney Barton represented the Memphis
Street Railway company and Sivley. Ev-
ans & McCadden are attorneys for Nc
Hugh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
TRAVELLERS ASSOCIATION
DRIVE BEARS FRUIT

The Memphis Travellers association
campaign fer membership was started
few days underway 1t is bringing
splendid response. The expectations Is
1000 members by Jan. /. and judged
by the manner In which the Memphis
houses. who the travellers represent,
are cooperating with them. they have
every expectation Of reaching this goal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22

More encouraging reports from West
virginia, Colorado and the state Of
Washington We're received but from
the other soft coal fields no indication
came OF an intention to resume work.
With the supply being shortened daily
however, II was agreed among officials
that II disaster was to be averted
something must be done quickly to add
to the relatively small quantity Of fuel
now being brought out
In that connection It was pointed out
that the shortage probably would not be
relieved Immediately, an agreement at
washington by the wage scale con.
ferees. as the miners, before returning
TO work. generally might await ap-
proval of a convention Of union dele
gates to be summoned after the settle-
ment terms were announced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
BUY COTTON BUSINESS.

LONDON, Nov. ga group of finan-
ciers. including solomon B. Joel. mem
ber of the firm of Barnato Brothers, and
director in numerous mining enterprises
ness OF Horrockses. Crewdson & Co.,
Ltd, cotton manufacturers of Manches-
ter, the Daily Mail says. The price Is
said to have been $4,000, 900,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
DEADLOCK FORECASTED
In MINERS MEETING

WASHINGTON, Nov ga deadlock
between the bituminous coal operators
and miners In the central competitive
field was forecast today hy rhorAs r.
Brewster chairman IF the operators,
when the joint scale committees met
to discuss Increased wage proposals
made yesterday by Secretary Wilson.
Brewster said Mr.. Wilson's proposals
OF wage advance of 2712 ser cen. a
ton for diggers and $3.50 = ,lav for day
laborers was wholly unsatisfactory 10
the operators. He added tlrlt the in
crease would amount approximately to "a
per cent for machine miners, or the
same as that proposed by the miners
yesterday after their president, John L.
Lewis, had conferred with the labor sec
rafarxy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
UPHOLDS DRY LAW
and ENIOINS DEALER

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, NoS 2e.-The
prohibition enforcement act is constl-
tutlonal, Judge Geiger, OF the u. s,
district court, held today He enjoined
the J. p, <isslnger company, whole-
sale liquor dealers, from using its
promises for the sale of liquor until the
civil suit against the company is tried,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
SECOND SUBCHASER OF
NC-4 FLOTLLA HERE

Subchaser No. g.. second OF the flo
tilia which Is to accompany the naval
seap'ane NC-4 on Its voyage down the
Mississippi river, reached Memphis early
Saturday from Helena. Subchaser 1870,
flagship OF the flotilla, was here during
ceeded to Cairo to Join the NC-4.
The third vessel is disabled at Vicks-
burg.
The suhchasers and the naval sea
plane will remain In Memphis several
days next week. and will be open to in
spection by the public. These subchas
ers saw active service during the world
war and proudly display their service
stripes. The Ga is tied up near the
foot of Union avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
ASK MAN TO QUIT.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Nov. 22.--The ex-
ecutive board OF the local post OF the
American Legion adopted resolution
asking the resignation OF Its vice chair
man, Il, j Kelly, who acted as chair
man OF meeting addressed yesterday
by Edmond de Valera, president Of the
Irish republie."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
BANK ADDS MEN.

Owing to rapid increase In business
the Liberty Savings Bank & Trust Co
has been compelled to add two assist
ant cashiers TO its staff They are
John M. Fox, Jr., and j. +. Walker, Jr,
Both men have been prominently
identified with the banking Industry In
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
Nike Gibbons
Through With
The Mitt Game

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Nov. 2a.--Mlke
Gibbons, the ST, Paul phantom, today
that he has decided to retire per-
manently from the ring. Gibbons, who
is considered quite wealthy and who
has a family said he today gave his
promise to Mrs. Gibbons that he will
never again participate In q ring bat
tie 49,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
MRS. WINKELMAN Low.

Mrs. ]. A. wlnkeman, 1909 Peabody
avenue. wife OF J. A. Winkelman. vice.
president and treasurer Of the Winkel-
man Baking company 93 North Main
street, was reported Saturday as quite
minent.
Mrs. winkelman has been Ill for many
months.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
MORE FACTORIES IN
CENTRAL WEST MAY
HAVE TO BE CLOSED

CHICAGO, Nov 22--Additonal shutdowns Of industrial
plants mainly in the Central West today prospect
the striking btuinous coal miners began their fourth week Of
dcnes and the wage conference al Wash
ington apparently remained deadlocked
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
MT. VERNON CHURCH.

There will be meeting at Mt vern-
on Baptist church Wednesday night for
the purpose to organise the Sunday
school and g.. Z, ?. U. into an inst-
tittA-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22

Reports recently received from tho
Southern Russian front have appeared
to indicate that Cen Deniklne was be-
ing driven southwark by III, l3olShc-
Wiki. Gen. Denikne reached Oral about
month ago but there encountered
such strong resistance that he was
forced to resort to the defensive. Bol-
shevk official statements received later
told Of break In the Deniklnn line to
the southwest of Oral Tambov is
about 400 miles southeast OF Moscow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
$4,000 RUSSIAN REDS
SLAIN BY DENIKINE

STOCKHOLM. Nov 22--Gen. Deni
kline commander Of the anti Bolshevlk
troops on the southern Russia front.
claims to have broken through the red
lines between Oral and Tambox, south
east OF Moscow. and to have annihilat-
ed $4,000 Bolshevik troops, according
to a Helsingfors dispatch to the Sven
ska Dagblad.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22

Manufacturers from Tennessee and
other southern states complained IL
the railroad administration that their
stocks were threatened with serious
damage II not destruction, because OF
the coal shortage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-22
Weather. Forecast

Fair weather, with
slightly colder tenn
perature.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

c. Schroedter's.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Kneeland of Co., lumbia were callers Sunday afternoon on the formers brother. Edwin P. kneeland who is i'll.
 Leo G. Cummings of Waterbury and Brunette w. Cummings of South Man. chester were recent guests of R. E. and C. A. Cummings.
 Alfred Hughes of Providence was accompanied on his return to that city
 Sunday by his sister law, Mrs. Kenneth l.. Cummings, who was called
 there by the sudden death of her sis ter, Mrs Fisher. A party of young people hung May basket decorated with the national colors to Frank Sisson Wednesday evening. MT. Sisson is glad to be bacl; again. having served overseas in the U. &. army.
 Harold M Lombard of New Haven recently visited relatives here. Miss Ruby E. Williams attended the dance held ill Tip Top hall, Colchester recently.
 Otto A. Nettleton was in Colchester F. o. Brown was in Willimantic or i Tuesday.
 l A Jewish family is moving into tn. l Justin Clark house. ! Miss Elizabeth E. Caples, 62. died a
 St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic. Fri. day night after a brief illness. Miss Caples was born in Colchester. thu daughter of the late George and Clara Evans Caples, but had lived in thi.
 place many years and was highly re- spectcd resident. She is survived D! three brothers, Edward Caples of Leb 1 anon. Elmer F. Caples of Libelty Hil
 and Oliver Caples of Providence, R. i The funeral services were held at Ja.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09

genia Mabel Gerrick, 42. Rev. A. D. Carpenter
 29-Louis Y. Barbero. g. and Alice Stone, 20, Rev. Harry $. McCready.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl PiekneII of Turner street were given a surprise party on Thursday evening by number of friends in honor of the 17th anniver- sary of their marriage. MT. and Mrs. Pieknell received a number of gifts. During the evening. which was pleas antly spent, refreshments were served.
 In connection with the local Victory Liberty loan, Secretary NJ. E. Sullivan announced Thursday that all persons who have assisted in the present Lib- erty loan. as well as in any one of the previous four, are being asked to reg ister today (Friday) between the hours of to 4 and ' to g D, m- in the book at the Chamber of Commerce 9eanas.. so that each may receive medal to be made from German can- non. This book will contain the only official list to be sent to Hartford and those who do not register may be overlooked and not receive a medal.
 The police were recently notified that Patrick Clifford has escaped from the state inebriate farm at Norwich. Clifford was sentenced there by the local police court March 27th.
 Martin Driscof and Cornelius Sulli- van. fro mout of town, were before the local police court Thursday morning to ahswer to the charge of intoxica- ion. Both men pleaded guilty and sentence was suspended for 24 hours tc give them a chance to get out o1 town.
 Mrs. John M. Post of South street ! recently received a letter from her sor Earl in which he stated he expected tt start for Brest France, early this weef on the troopship GralwalderZee, whicl was formerly owned by Germany an6 was cuptured during the war. Ear Post is member of the naval reserve having enlisted at Newport, R l., las ] July 12th He did not say in his letter when he expected 70 return to thiE i country.
 ! A. w. Buchanan of Mansfield, agen
 for the state board Of education, wal
 in town Thursday for the purpose O
 examining children who desired cer
 ;ificates enabling them to secure em ployment Three certificates wer
 granted.
 ! A session of the superior court vii ! ne held in this city this (Friday
 morning at 10 o'clock with Judge Gar diner Greene of Norwich on the bench
 Criminal cases and other matters vii
 be taken up.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-09
,JEWETT CITY

At a meeting of the Trihune Fresh
 Air Fund committee held Thursday
 afternoon it was thought advisable to
 ascertain if the date cannot be
 changed to a. later time. The localities have been assigned to the different
 benevolent women and the names of
 those who Wish to take the children may be handed 10 the members or to the officers. They are assigned as fol- lows: Sylvandals and Lisbon and from the Lisbon bridge to railroad crossing and Anthony avenue, Mrs. E. B. Che ney; from Railroad to Tracy avenue and schael, Railroad avenue to Me chanic, Seule street and Tanning court, Mrs. Mcdowell and Mrs. Mar tin Davis: Mathewson. from Mechanic te Green avenue and Mechanic street, Mrs. J. H. Lee and Mrs. Francis Campbell; Greene avenue, Mrs. M. D. Shea; Tracy avenue to Ashland bridge and Hill and Wilson streets. Mrs. T A. Rieux: North Main to Brown ave-
 nue, Mrs. F. I. Ray and Mrs. John ] stane; East Main to Brown avenue
 Mrs. G. H. Jennings; north of Browz,