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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
ssls!E II SIsLsiERY
Temperature

---------Temperatur
Hour. Dry Bulb. Wet Bulb Hunid,y
Z am. today .. 20 .3s q
Noon today 80. 55 48 60
Maximum temperature So, minimum
40. Sun sets today 500 pm. Rises
tomorrow 6:26 am. Moon sets 4:is am.
tonight. No precipitation.
Tennessee-Fair, warmer In extreme
west; warmer Thursday in central and
east.
Mississippi--Fa slightly warmer In
extreme north; warmer Thursday In
central and south.
Arkansas--Partly cloudy; warmer.
Alabama--Fair, slightly warmer
Thursday in interior.
Kentucky-Fair, warmer.
fundamentally cloudy, warmer ex-
cept in southeast.
Oklahon Partly cloudy. warmer ex-
cept in northwest.
East Texas--Partly cloudy, probable
rain on extreme west coast
West Texas-Gensrally fair, warmer
except in Panhandle.
North Carolina.~-Tair, colder, prob.
able light frost in interior.
South Carolina--Fair, colder, probable
frost in north.
Georgia Fair. colder in east and ex-
trems south,
Florida--Generally cloudy. probable
local showers.
Kansss--gensraliy fair, colder In wes,
and central portions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
PLOT TO|NFLAME
PEACEFUL BLACKS
/. SHOWN BY REPORT
Government Allows Study Of
Investigation Made About
Attempt to Stir Up Negroes
Through Publications.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial Correspondent Of The News
Scimltar,)


WASHINGTON. Nov. b.---Goveynment
reports on the radIcalism and seditlon
among the negroes. as reflected In their
publications, have just become avail
able. They reveal determined effort
on tho part of certain leaders to prey
upon the minds OF law abiding peaceful
negroes and make OF them fighting
force Of race antagonists. just how
widespread have been tho effects OF
the propaganda--whch began well In
advance Of the present race riots In
Washington, Knoxville Chicago, Omaha
and Arkansas, and has continued with
even more inflamed ugor ever pl4y
then--is only being discovered by Off
ciais OF the government.
Analysis made by trained inyesti-
gator for the department Of Justice leads
to the conclusion that there can no
longer be any question OF well-con-
certed movement among certain class
Of negro leaders Of thought and action
TO constitute themselves determined
and persistent source OF radical OPP
position to the government and to the
established rule of law and order"
Among the salient points noted In the
present attitude Of this small but influ-
ential class of negro lsads /
First. an ill-governed reaction to-
ward race rloting. Second, the threat
Of retallatory measures In connection
Continued on Page 4, Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
WILL SPEED UP CITY
BUDGET AND ESTIMATES

An ordinance, introduced by Conn
missioner A. u. Mason Tuesday and
passed on first reading. win speed up
the making OF the Cty's annual budget
and department estimates.
For several years the annual budget
ordinance has not been prepared until
April or May and sometimes not until
June, although the Clty's fiscal year IL
supposed to begin in January.
Consequently, the city runs along six
months every year without any fixed
budget for any department, and when
the appropriations are finally made, and
the city tax rate fixed, more than hall
tho money has already been spent.
This is one OF the many unbusiness-
like practices which Rowlett Paine and
the other candidates of tho Citizens
league have been declaring shall be
stopped when they are elected
Mr.. Mason, who Was finance com.
missioner himself until a few months
ago, has evidently decided that the CIT.
i8ens' league platform Is a rather good
one, and has adopted at least one oi
Its planks in his ordinance.
Hereafter, II the ordinance becomes
the law, department estimates and lists
OF bills payable, must be made up dur
ing December of each year, and tht
budget and appropriation ordinance
must be passed by February of the fol-
lowing year. That will be a business
like method which oaght to have beer
adoDtod years ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
TRI-STATE AERO
CLUB IS FORMED

An organization known ar the Tri-
State Aero club Is being formed under
the auspices OF the Aero Club OF Amer
lea to promote aviation in this section
among ex-army and navy flyers,
This s not commercial organization
but q club. similar to those being form
ed IN larger cities whose purpose It is
to provide flying facilities for former
service flyers who wish to continue
their flying. Arrangements have been
made to purchase necessary ships at
cost. A suitable field has been obtain
ed and services Of skilled mechanics
have been assured st nominal sum.
There are any number OF ex-flyers in
the vicinity Of Memphis who object TO
reserve commissions, but 10 whom this
requested that all men who are eligible
communicate at once with Louis Car
rutherra Carruthers Shoe Co, or A. V.
PritchaFtt, lb2 Madison avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
Autopsy To Discern
Cause OF ShGrer's
Sudden Demise

Wesley shaver aged ts who was
stricken unoousoiouS Monday noon from
some unknown ailment, died Wednes-
day morningat General hospital at $3.50
o'clock. He was employed at the Ten
nessee shop for the blind, aaa Adams
avenue az guide and has been at
tachad to the institution for two years.
Physicians agree that hts death resulted
from some form OF poisoning, Monday
when shaver was stricken Dr. s. n Ter
rell was called In Dr. Terrell diagnos-
ed tho cnse ne one of poisoning, the
result OF sony inherlted disease. Hos.
nital phyaeiFns disagreed, An autopsy
will be- ls% Wednesday attrya onn al
which tiip0 contents Of the boEs stort.
ach will be nnalyaed.
Shaver, according 10 attaches at thc
shop fer the blind, went for walk
Sunday afternoon. He returned about
o'clock and acted In q rather queer
manner, but nothing was thought Of
his actions, He went to work the fol-
lowing morning aB slsual, but was
stricken about noon Monday, He never
regalned consciousness, Shaver had an
aunt, Mrs, James Tut, who liycs on
Garland place, Attaches at the place
where Shaver worked say he had nc
enemies and scout the idea that he was
Intentionally poisoned. They do moi
know where he went on Sunday,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
DEMOCRATS LOSE
INkENTUCkY, BUT
GAIN new JERSEY
Decisive "Dry" Victory in
Ohio and CooIidge'S MaSSa-
chusettS Victory Feature Of
Elections in Several States.

More complete returns on the eff
year elections Tuesday In several states
DID not change the outcome. The
smashing victory OF Calvin Coolidge In
massachusetts,, reelected governor by
tne largest vote ever polled by a puber.
material candidate In that state, shared
nonors with an equally decisive "dry'
victory In Ohio as the most striking re
suits.
A a possible indication Of popular
sentiment preparatory to the national
elections next year, yesterdays results
were being closely serutlnized. Ken.
lucky was swept Into the Republic an
Iold IN the goNernorShip fight, but to-
days returns made II certain New Jer.
sey had reverted to the Democratic col,
umn.. Maryland, only other state "
winch there was a serious contest fol
the qovernorshIp, was still In doubt with
the Democratic candidate leading.
N Massachusetts the police strike To-
sue In Boston was said to underjie thu
party division at the polls. Richard n
long, defeated Democratic candidate
had appealed TO the labor vote Will,
Coy, Coolidge stood aquarely on his rec
ord In dealing with the Boston strikl
900 votes.
In New Jersey, Edward /. Edwards
Democrat, running on a "Wet" platform
ndo an apparently safo lead of aiTnoS
12f0oo over Newton A. X. suqbee, Re
publican, but the legislature Will DO Re
publican by narrow margin.
The defeat OF Gov. James o. Black
Democrat, for reelection In Kentucky
where Edwin r.. Morrow, hts Republl
can opponent, ls credited with a pluraii
~ apprcaehlnq $4,000, probably will b
more discussed than any other state re
suit. Previous Democratic maJorItie
were upset In some parts OF the state
The senate fight over the league Of ma
lions entered into the kentucky con
test, The Republicans also will contro
tha lower house Of the Kentucky leQis
lature, whlis, the Democrats control m
Senate.
The wet and dry issue also enters
Into the kentucky contest, STATE
wide prohibition amendment apparent
" having been defeated deelsively.
Lee NJ. Russell, Democrat, was elect
ed governor Of Mississippi by the usua
majority. He wac opposed by a social
Ist, who poiIed only about 10000 votes
The legislature VIII be soIialy Demo
cratic,
In New York state, the election turn
ed on Judges Of the supreme court
Tamm.dy nall candidates sufferln,
complete defeat. In the city, Repre-
sentative +, T.. Ia euardla, RepvblI
can, defeated Robert l., Moran, th
Tammany Democrat, for president o
the board Of aldermen, but an offlcla
count may bo necessary,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
WILSON C0NGRATULATES
REPUBLICAN ON VICTORY

WILMINGTON, Nov. 5.--President
Wilson, from his sickbed today tele-
graphed Gov. Calvin Coolidge, of Massa-
chusetts, congratulating him on his re-
election which the president said was
"a victory for law and order"
The telegram follows:
Hon Calvin Coolidge, Boston, Mass.
Il congratulate you upon your cleo
ton as a victory for law and order.
When that is the issue all Americans
stand together.
tsigned) WOODROW WILSON"
White House attaches said this prob
ably was the first time in history a
president had congratulated a candi-
date Of the opposite political party on
his election to office.
Administration officers shared the
presidents view. They said Gov. Cool
idge's sweeping victory should go far
to encourage officials generally over
the country who are combating radical
propaganda. disorder and general So
ciaI unrest.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

h1AkNC WSh5 AA NlOlaNAOU Vi INV
Judge Ames issued the following
statement:
"The strike is a violation Of law.
AS long as It continues we are going
10 proceed In the courts. The dispute
between the mine owners and workers
IS an entirely different question that
lhey can settle in their own way, The
government can not tolerate continued
violation OF the law such as this strike
constitutes"
Refusal of the government to vacate
the Injunction means a long fight in
the coal fields, while its Withdrawal
would have opened the way for settle
neRt OF the strike within 4S hours
according to Edgar Wallace, legisla-
tive representative of the United Mine
Workers OF America.
IF the injunction were WITHDRAWN.
he scale committees representing
miners and operators could get together
tn "a hours and settle their differences
at one sitting" Wallace said, The
strike, however, would not be called off
until new wage agreement was
reached"
The miners committee, with power to
accept the new agreement, could call
off the strike without referring the
question to delegate convention, wal
lace said.
president Lewis statement that the
miners would be willing to negotiate
without reservations" he added, Sim
ply means that we would start with
new slate, without regard to previous
demands, which the operators refused
10 grant"
These demands were q five-day week,
Six-hour day and wage increase
Of 90 per cent, Wallace explained.
however. they were not arbitrary, but
were put forward as a basis for nego-
tastion
Labor leaders here who had taken
4 hopeful view OF the strike situation
after hearing Of Samuel Gompers' sug-
gestion for 4 settlement, were plainly
disturbed by news that the department
Of Justice would let the lnjunctts1
stand. All agreed II would keep the
strike going for some time, This also
was the view OF operators.
Representatives OF the mine workers,
counting hopefully on the early end OF
court proceedings, were figuring on ac-
tpal steps to adjust differences at scale
committee meetings. AS indicating tnc
aesire for peace, the miners agents
thought Il would be necessary for the
Sojnt conference to be held under the
auspices OF the department OF labor,
their idea being that the two sides
could meet exactly as they did at Buf-
Calo and Philadelphia before rejection
of demands led to issuance OF the
strike order.
In view OF the intention Of this at
torney general not to ask for vacation
of the Injunction, labor leaders said
there was no likelihood of any impor-
tant move before the injunction case
came up for hearing at Indianapolis
Saturday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
TIP TO VOTERS, ESPECIALLY
WOMEN; CAST BALLOTS EARLY!

Polls open o O'Clock and close at
heavy registration all residence wards The polls
will crowded early that workngmen
their business until 10 be given
opportunity should early In the day
possible -
their registration cetfi
Gates when they 80 must
present poll for 1918 dated prior TO Oct tels
Women liable TO poll
ballot placing "X mark opposite the name
Of the candidate for whom vote.
commissioners
you vote for five commissioners your will be void
ballot that the number written ON
election commissioners ON tho outside
officer election whoss duty IL TO place
In ballot
In case Of OF poll receipt duplicate used
paid, the receipt has
been lost destroyed OF mislaid.
To find out where at precinct
registration certificate; then look In The News
Wednesday afternoon find the official list OF voting
places vote and DO 1T NOW. Vote
earl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
WOMEN BATTLE WITH
DEPUTIES AT PLANT

YoUNGETowN, Ohio, Nov. 5.--Riot-
Ing broke out at the plant OF the
Youngstown Sheet and Tube company
the sheriff and his deputies when the
officers tried to keep them from pre-
venting workers from entering the
plant Red pepper was thrown into the
eyes OF the officers as the women tried
to seize their revolvers.
Twenty-four women and four men
were arrested after q sharp fight, In
which several women were slightly in
jured. Fifty women gathered at an
other gate OF the plant. but remained
quiet.
che sheet and tube company an
nounced today Its last idle department
had started. The Carnegie steel com
pany reported the resumption Of an
other bar mill,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
NOTED SINGER NOT SLAIN,
BUT is SOVIET OFFICIAL

LONDON. Nov. 5.--The recent runnot
that the opera singer Theodor Chajia-
pine had been Killed by the Balsheviki
in Russia In disposed OF, says the Daily
Mail Helsiagfors correspondent. by a
statement Of the novelist, Kuprin, who
declares that Chaliapine enjoys the title
OF first soviet national artist
The correspondent adds that the re-
port Is that Chaliapine resides In his
own house IN MOSCOW and arrapges
concert tours for which he receis 80
large amounts OF money.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
DEMOCRATS ROLL
Up RUSSELL VOTE
Entire Democratic Ticket Is
Elected in Mississippi by
Great Majorities.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. additional
returns from yesterdays election served
only to roll UP the big majority by
which Mississippi state offices were
oarred by Democrats. The highest vote
poiled by any OF the socialist candl-
ocraes, was less than 10000. The gov
ernor-elect is Lee NJ Russell and his
successor as lieutenant-governor is H.
H. Casteel. James T. Lester, grandson
Of former Gov. Poindexter, Is the de.
feated candidate for governor. The
legislature will be solidly Democratic
as there were no opposition candidates.
The vote throughout the state was
smaller by two-thirds than that cast
in the Democratic primary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
G. O. P. S0L0N ELECTED
PHILADELPHIA MAYOR

Pf4II.ADELPHIA,N Nov. b.--Congress-
nan ]. Hampton Moore Of the Third
Pennsylvania district who was elected
mayor Of Philadelphia yesterday, was
congratulated today for receiving one
ever given a mayor of this city. Com
ing out Of a bitter primary fight in
which he won by only 1873 votes In a
total OF 100000 ballots cast, Mr.. Moore
carried the city. according TO the COM
plete unofficial count, by 1885 over
Harry d. Wescott, his Democratic op-
ponent.
The Republicans also elected all their
candidates for county offices by large
pluralities. and all their councilmanic
candidates.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
DEMOCRAT ELECTED IN
JERSEY, RETURNS SHOW

TRENTON, N. J,,A Nov. 5.--Edwarl
l.. Edwards, Democrat, was elected
governor Of New Jersey yesterday over
Newton A. X Bugbee. Republican With
only % districts in the state missing,
he had pluralitv Of 10,575 AS re-
turns we're received ftom the Demo-
cratic stfongholds in the northern part
of the state, an early advantage held
by Bugbee was wiped out and Hudson
safe plurality
The vote in 1858 districts out Of
2,O11 was; Edwards, 2Os,615; Bugbee,
I0k QA0
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
LAST TWO CHANGES IN
TREATY BEFORE SOLONS

WASHINGTON, Nov 5---With .
O'Clock set as the hour for the vote on
Lafollette amendment to the peace
treaty under the unanimous agreement
I'm In9% nn he Goga am.ndmant sfso
planned for today the last two amend
rnents now remaining before the senate
likely will be eliminated before ad-
journment.
with all Of the amendments out OF
the way. clear sweep win bo offered
for consideration Of the long list Of
reservationsc The Gore amendment
would provide for a popular vote be-
fore any declaration OF war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
TEMPORARY LAWS FOR
ROADS DECIDED ON

WASHINGTON. Nov. S.--Temporary
legislation continuing government guar
anteed returns TO the railroads after
their return to private control Jan.
until such time as congress can enact
permanent legislation virtually was de-
cided upon today by the senate inter-
state commerce committee.
Committee members said the presi-
dent was determined TO turn back the
railroads next January and that AS
there was little likelihood OF the enact
meht OF the pending permanent rail-
road bill oy that time some temporary
expedlent would have TO be adopted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
S0VIETS ASSERT VICTORY
Is ASSURED FOR ARMY

LONDON, Nov. 5.--.An announcement
issued by Russian soviet army officials
received here by wireless says;
1--WE have received fresh reinforce
ments Yudenitch can get none, The
remnants Of his army are breaking UP.
They are surrounded by our troops.
From Luga our troops are irresistibly
advancing on Yudenitch's rear. On the
other fronts the situation Ia favorable
ricus termination OF the war"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
MILNE CHAIR FACTORY
AFIRE AT CHATTANOOGA

Milne chair factory. one OF the largest
of its Kind III the South, IL burning
The fire started at 10 O'clock by light
I'd match thrown on the floor OF the
henzine rooir The plant Is valued at
$50 900. Three white employees were
severely turnsa one pSrhapa fatally
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
M'CALL REVERSED IN
KNOXVILLE GAS CASE

CINCINNATI. Nov, 5.---rhe ugited
States circuit court Of appeals here TO-
day reversed District Judge Mccall, OF
Memphis, In the injunction Buit in con-
nection with tho price of gas, brought
by the Knoxville Gas company against
the city Of Knoxville and the board Of
commissioners OF that city.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
LIGNlTE ON WHEELS IN
TEXAS T0 GO FORWARD

AUsTIN. Texas, NOV. s.--Ali ignite
now on wheels In Texas viii be re-
leasad from the order Of Nov. (. which
held all coal IN transit for preference
distribution. according to a telegram
received by the Texas railroad com
mission from b. r, Bush, regional rail-
road director. made public today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
COMPTROLLER is ONLY
DEMOCRAT OVER SAFELY

BALTIMORE. Nov. 5.--E Brooke
Lee, Democratic candidate for comp
troller, carried Baltimore by nearly
5000 plurality, which, 1t was conceded,
was enough 70 assure his election. The
rest of the state ticket--attorney- gen
eral and clerk Of the court Of appeals
was as doubtful as the governorship
today. The legislature also was In
doubt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
REPUBLICAN DEFEATS
TAMMANY IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Nov. 6.--Complete re-
turns OF the vote for president Of the
board of aldermen show that Repre-
sentative +. H. LaGuardia Republican,
defeated Robert i. Moran, Democratic
incumbent, by 1853 votes. An official
recount viii be asked for in MIR. Morans
behalf. The vote was LsGuardia, 40S,-
051; Moran, 401, ,6ss; James ONeil, So
eialist 126 365
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
LEWIS REFUSES TO TALK
ABOUT FEDERAL PLAN

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 5.-When in
formed OF the statement of Judge Ames,
assistant attorney-general. John l..
Lewis, acting president OF the United
Mine Workers Of America, said today
that he had no comment to make.
My statement last night covers the
situation" Mr.. Lewis said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
COOLIDGE REELECTED IN
MASSACHUSETTS RACE

BOSTON, Nov. 5.---Gov. Calvin Cool
idge, Republican, who made support OF
law and order the sole issue of his
campaign, was re reelected yesterday by
plurality OF 124,l7S over Richard H.
Long, Democrat The revised vote Of
the state complete: Coolidge, Sl7Si7
Long, 1854
The vote given Gov. Coolidge was the
(Continued on Page 1. Column 3D.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
FIRST WORLD LEAGUE
COUNCIL MEET IN PARIS

PARIS, Nov. 5.--The first meeting of
the council of the league Of nations
VIII be held in Paris, the supreme coun-
ell decided today. II did not, however.
fix g OATS for tho gathering.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
TWO PASSENGER TRAINS
ANNULLED; FREIGHT HURT

MASON CITY, Ia, Nov. 5.--Dlvision
officers Of the Chicago q Northwestern
railroad here announced today two pas
senger trains had been annulled and
that way freight service had been cur
tailed because Of the coal strike.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
NEGRO FINDS BODY:
PERRY AND BATES
DEVELOPING CLEW
BULLETIN.

major cew which any may develop
tangible evidence tohe identity of the persons who shot E.
Joe Bond Union keeper death in wood
land off Poplar pike six miles from Memphis secured by
Sheriff Perry and O. Bates states attorney Wednesday after
through the gng OF four white and negro The
sheriff and the states attorney will give the of the
whom they quizzed until later Developments make practical
Finding OF the body II. Joe"
New Roma Union lying
Rdgay Dairy farm, yards of Brooks mlc
south Poplar pike Wednesday morning
terry which had endured for - hours following ca
automobile
the night before drive keep "buness
Bnd the left
that his Gunw
found the tho body together
OF
beyonl doubt that q shogm o slax
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05

UNION PROPOSAL
TO LIFT BARS is
REFUSED CURTLY

WASHINGTON, bThe accept
posal strike Iniunc
of
Ike YEaa I'm nnfI law
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-05
LOOT HAULED Off
IN WAGONSWH|LE
POLICEMEN mod
Another Outlying Store Almost
Stripped Of Stock Clothing
Thieves Continue to Lay Up
Raiment for the Winter.

Forcing the front door lock on j. G.
Moore's cash grocery at 1912 North
Second street, thieves early Wednesday y
morning entered the store and after
completely rifling the establishment,
hauled off $3.50 worth of supplies.
Moore's grocery is located just inside
OF the city limits.
The thief or thieves evidently were
Worshippers at the shrine Of Lady Nico-
tine, for included in the goods stolen
was the entire supply of tobacco and
snuff carried by Moore. Six and one
hah cartons OF eigarets OF various
brands, about dozen boxes of cisara.
half dozen boxes of chewing tobacco
ana the same number Of cases and Jars
Of snuff being appropriated TO insure
ilght az any time. the intruder inciud
ed a case OF matches.
Officers Oliver and Robinson investi.
gated following Moore's complaint Il
the police, but no clew was found that
would lead to anything definite The
OFFICERS are certain wagon was used
to haul away the goods, but as traffic
is heavy along this part OF Second
street many early morning passers com
pletely destroyed any tracks Several
negro houses in the neighborhood were
searched. but nothing suspicious found