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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
Cites Important Cases.

Citing the cases of Holingsworth VS..
virginia, J Dallas 37S, also the cases
Of Hawke vs.. Smith and the case OF
JfRichardson VS.. Young, .122 Tenn. 474,
Gen, Thompson further says: In other
words. the supreme court Of Tennessee
and the supreme court of the United
States appear to be in perfect accord
upon the proposition that where legis-
latLye bodies. whether 1t be the con-
gress of the United States or the legis-
lature Of Tennessee are performing a
political function. they are not legis-
lative bodies within the sense and
meaning of the federal or state con-
stitution, and that the executive, that
is the president or governor as the case
may be, can not control the action of
either by veto, as he can when the
matter under consideration Is purely
legislative. These conclusions lead me
to believe that II the governor calls
the legislature in extraordinary session
at any time before the next November
election 1t can, IL it seems proper, ratify
this Nineteenth amendment. 1t can do
this, in my judgment. regardless Of
whether he mentions the ratification or
rejection in the proclamation or call
for the extra session.
I'm view of the well known .opposi-
tion of class OF citizenship without
regard to political affiliations against
woman suffrage, the fact that II Ten
nessee should ratify this amendment,
it would affect every state in the un-
ion and give to the women of each state
who are otherwise qualified to vote
under the state law the right of suf-
frage The widely divergent views Of
the two dominant parties in the gov
ernment upon both economic and for
eign policies, and the fact 1t Is not
known to which side this large vote
would lean, | felt that litigation would
ensue, either to prevent the consumma-
ton or ratification by the Legislature,
or else to have its act ratifying the
proposed amendment declared void and
women denied the right of suffrage,
hence / felt it encumbent upon me to
submit an exact duplicate of the letter
to the department of justice. THROUGH
Den. Frierson, who is a Tennessean,
and also to Judge Cordell Hull, repre-
sentative in congress from the Fourth
district, in order that they might dis
6uss the matter with federal officials,
and get the opinion and Views of the
department of justice and of as many
senator's and representatives on this
legal question as could be had.
"From the foregoing, you will at once
See that it is my view that If you do
call the legislature into extra session,
it can ratify the proposed amendment,
or course the question OF policy as to
calling It at all, or as to the time when
it should be called and purposes FOR
which IL should be called, are matters
for YOU to determine, and about which
| should not express an opinion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
MEMPHIS WOMEN
STAGE FIGHT AS
HUNDREDS WATCH

Hair was pulled cut and blood flowed
freely late Thursday afternoon when
Miss Cleo Young. a, itys WlIlouohby
street, and Mrs. j. w. Robertson, 20,
ia South Wellington street, tangled In
a furious scrap az Main street and
Madison avenue before the eyes Of more
than 100 pedestrians who crowded
around to witness the fight.
After the two "more de adly. OF the.
species" were separated BY police, the
bout was called a draw. as Miss Nouns's
bloody nose and scratched face was
oounterbaIaneed by the handful OF hair
she had that formerly belonged TO Mrs.
Robertson,
The two participants might have
done more harm to each other had not
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
JAMES c. MANN, OF
GREENWOOD, DIES
IN AUTO WRECK

GREENWOOD, Miss, June 2j (SplJ
James c. Mann, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. Il. Mann, of Greenwood was fatally
inpred and Joe Mathews. William
Lockard and w. c. Castle, all Of this
city were slightly hurt when the au-
tomobile in which they were riding
overturned on IL sharp curve one mile
this side Of Dublin this morning at 5
o'clock as the party was returning home
from dance at Clarksdale, William
Lockard, the driver, escaped unin-
jured
Young Mann was pinned beneath the
car and two of his ribs We're crushed
through his lungs. He was carried to
Tutwiler and died in the baggage room
about 30 minutes after the accident.
The machine only turned over on one
side, indicating that the car was trav-
cling at a slow rate of speed. Mann
did not lose consciousness until death
occurred. The body was brought to
Greenwood this morning at 740 o'clock
The funeral will probably be held Sat
urdaS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
CHAMBER SEEKING TO
GET TWO NEW BOATS

Negotiations are under way by the
Chamber of Commerce for the placing OF
two additional steamboats, In traffic
nom Memphis to Paducah and Vicks-
burg, While the matter has not been
entirely closed, 1t is probable these
steamers VIII be available before the
end Of tn summer.
In taking w this work the Chamber
OF Commerce has the goal Of establish
ing better freight rates to points where
steamers do not run at present. One
instance NJ the increases effected was
qouted Friday by Secretary Hayley in a
rate on Gotten to an upriver port be-
ing S. now compared to 30 cents under
the tariff in effect when steamers were
In operation TO that section.
Sufficient freight to justify the ad-
dition Of these boats to the fleet now
operating seems assured. The mer-
chants have turned TO water transport
tat,on with uuch enthusiasm in the
past few months, and steady increase
is Anticipated in the future.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
MAIL FRAUDS CHARGED.

DALLAS, Tex. June 25-A number
Of officials and stockholders of the Lit
tie Motor Car company, against whom
indictments alleging violation of the
postal laws were quashed on technicali-
ties In federal court here Wednesday,
who were rearrested last night, were
at liberty today under new bonds. The
new warrants. issued on complaint Of
postofficc inspectors, charge fraudulent
use of the mails In stock sales OF the
company. Court officials said the new
a"''N" w~n'' he rincCS before the fed
eral grand jury next Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
MACHINIST WOUNDED
BY MYSTERIOUS SHOT

Charles Bearman, IS. machinist for
Frisco railroad, residing on Arkansas
avenue, is suffering a painful bullet
wound in his hand inflicted in a mystic
rious manner about Wednesday mid
night as he was passing alone through
field between Railroad and Virginia
avenues, according to facts which be-
came known Friday. The wound was
caused by 3S-caliber bullet according
TO physician who dressed the wound
Thursday, and the ball passed through
the hand.
Bearman did not hear the report Of
the pistol being fired nor did he feel
any particular pain at the time. Upon
arrival home he found his hand bleed
ing and administered, ,turpentine. Thurs
day he visited a physician, who ad-
vised him OF the bullet wound. Bear
inan Is at loss TO know how the bull
let was fired or who fired 1t. 1t prob
ably came from a range not exceeding
100 yards.
The matter was not reported 10 the
police.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
POPULATION OF u. 5.
PUT AT lO5,OOO,OOO
Estimate Shows Rate of In
crease Falling Off.

WASHINGTON, June 25-The popu-
lation of continental United States is
estimated at O5,00O,o00 by J. A. Hill,
chief statistician of the census bureau.
His calculation is based on the COM
bined popula ations of 1.406 cities and
towns for which statistics have been an
nounced.
The increase over 1910 is placed at
about 100000 showing the growth of
the country has not kept pace with pre-
vious decades. Almost complete ces-
sation of immigration during the war
Is the chief reason assigned for the fall
ing off in growth. Other suggestions
were the two Influenza epidemics, re-
turn of aliens to their native lands and
deaths of soldiers abroad and at home
during the war.
The aggregate populatio Of the cities
and towns on which the estimate was
made is Al ,029,3 This is an average
gain Of IS per cent compared with 80
per cent in the previous decade.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25

Patrolmsn Bell and MeWatsrs, stand
ing halt a block away, heard child
scream when the two women first
oiashed. When the cops reached the
scene on the run. they found Mrs. Rob
ertson Tying on her back In the street,
with Miss Young atop Of her. Pedes-
trians were engaged In pulling the young
woman to her feet.
The patrolnen carried the two women
into one Of the neIahborins establish
nents, and, after aulzzino them about
the cause Of the trouble, took both TO
central police headquarters, where they
were docketed or charges Of assault and
battery. Each posted S2s forfsits TOR
Appearance In city court late Friday.
Police declare Jealousy was the cause
Of the quarrel.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
TELLS GOVERNOR
LEGISLATURE MAY
SAFELY RAT|FY
Attorney-G General Thompson
Explains That Supreme
Court Decision NuIIifies
Constitutional Provision.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 25. (Spl)-
In an opinion handed down to Gov.
Roberts today, Attorney General Frank
M. Thompson holds thae the general
assembly Of Tennessee II called in ex-
traordipary session can ratify the fed
eral suffrage amendment without viola
tion of the provision of the constitution
of Tennessee, which forbids ratifica
ton OF federal amendment by leg
islature npt elected subsequent to the
adoption Of the federal amendment by
the federal congress
q The opinion goes into the legal phase
Of the question in detail and numer-
Gus authorities are cited for the basis
OF his opinion. Gen. Thompson also
cited correspondence had between him
and Congressman Cordell Hull Of Ten
nessee and Solicitor General William l..
Frlerson, whose opinion was carried In
the press dispatches on Thursday,
coincidentally with the plea of Presi-
dent Wilson for Gov. Roberts to call
an extra session Of the Legislature to
ratify the suffrage amendment
Citing the decision of the United
states supreme court in the Ohio case
and in other cases bearing upon like
questions, Gen. Thompson declares
from the foregoing principles estab-
Hshed by the supreme court of the
United States, II ! understand them
Ing conclusion:
4 "(al That the legislature OF Tennes-
? see derives its power to legislate
upon all domestic matters directly from
the people of Tennessee, restrained only
by the constitution of Tennessee.
40 not r. sn,o 90
the proposed Nineteenth amendment to
Sathe federal constitution is not legis-
lattve act or function, but a govern
mental or political act or function.
"(c) That the legisatureaof Tennes-
see derives the power to perform this
governmental or political function of
ratification, or of refusing to ratify this
suffrage or Nineteenth amendment
from the fifth article of the constitu-
ton of the United States, and not from
the people Of Tennessee in Its reor-
ganized form as state government,
or from the constitution OF Tennessee
"ld) That therefore the legislature
of Tennessee would not be controlled
by said Section 81 of article two of the
tennessee constitution II 1t should meet
In extraordinary session and either
ratity or decline to ratify said suffrage
or Nineteenth amendment
"tel / think therefore that if the
legislature Of Tennessee should be called
in extra session and should see proper
to ratify. this suffrage amendment and
disregard Section 81 of article two Of
the Tennessee constitution and the
question should be made that its act
was Invalid because violative of said
Article ?, Section 80 Of the Tehnessees
constitution. that the supreme court
OF the United States would hold that
the legislature of Tennessee derived its
power for its act from the fifth article
Of the federal constitution and II IT
derived any power at all from the Ten
nesses constitution, particularly Ar
ticle >, Section 32, the same is in con.
flict with the federal constitution, the
latter instrument being the supreme law
of the land"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
HERE'S STORY OF big"
BLAZE IN FEW WORDS

Scene-Law offices Of Canada q Phe-
Ian, sos Union and Planters Bank build
ing. Time-t2:30 pm, Friday.
Act l.--clesret stub: convenient
waste basket; blaze,
Act tl.-Fire department run; crowd
Of 1900 gathers.
Act lil.-Blaxe extlnguIshsd. stenoa-
rapher gone to lunch. Damage about so
cents and one airi's appetite.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
POLICE BATTLE FAMILY:
ONE KILLED, ONE SHOT

HAMILTON, o., June Is. (spI.)--one
man is dead, another is reported TO be
fatally shot and two other men are
under arrest following a pitched battle
between officers and members of the
BoIen family, north of this city early
today. Following the battle, riot calls
for police, the sheriff and deputies was
issued, but before the reinforcements
could reach the scene, the house where
the 5olen family had been surrounded
had been rushed and the inmates CAP.
tured or wounded.
Police Desk Sergt. Charles J. Steqe-
mann, of this city, was the man killed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25

James BoIen. who Is alleged to have
fired the shot which killed the police
officer, is wounded and believed dyihJ
Lee 5olen and Elm 5oIen are under
arrest.
The trouble started following an IN.
vestleation by the police Of a disturb.
anee there last night. Officers armed
with riot guns surrounded the mouse
this morning and Stegemann with De.
tectiVes Dule and Jones started up the
police say, 5oIen opened fire with a
shot gun.
One of the snlpers was said to have
been woman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
Paine Says Taxes
VIII Be Ample For
u. s. Teacher Wages

The revenue that will accrue 10 the
board Of education under the 50-cent
mandatory tax under the increased
revenue will be sufficient to permit
Inauguration OF the federal survey
schedule OF salaries IL the opinion OF
Mayor Paine. In submitting revised
budget to the mayor no mention IL
made Of adoption OF the federal sa.ary
schedule hat In view Of the fact that
this budget is considerably lower than
one previously submitted In which this
amount was Included II is presumed
that the latest figures only contem-
plate the salary increases allowed by
the school board at recent meeting.
The mayor. however. is of the opinion
that sufficient amount of money
will go to the school board to permit
the adoption OF this schedule without
any difficulty.
The revised budget as presented TO
the mayor includes an item OF $3.50 000
to take care OF the overdraft now fac
ing the school board aud the money
necessary for salaries OF teachers and
principals Is fixed at $590,000 while
supervisors add another $4,000 to the
additional total which is 81 so, sos, or
more than half million in excess OF
the first budget submitted by the
school board but less than that pre-.
sented at n recent meeting at which
the federal survey figures were in.
cluded
The budget of the school board, as
now submitted foIIpWss
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
REDS LOSE HEAVILY.

WARSAW, June 24-Sharn artillery
activity along the rives lrta and Bero-
sina is reported in the Polish COM
munique which says the severe losses
of the Bolshevki south of the Pripct
forced them to discontinue their at
tacks, The statement reports that
fierce attacks made by the soviet forces
on Zwiaah were repelled with severe
losses to the attacking kide and that
assaults upon Telespoi also, failed, q.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
Mrs. Marie Larsen, the Housekesper.

Mrs. Marie Larsen,
That Elwell telephoned Miss Ellen
son, brunette of 20, at her home in
Asbury Park, about o'clock on the
morning he was murdered was the
statement made by the girls sister
Miss Peggy Ellenson. She said that
Florence had met the whist king
when employed at a news stand in
Palm Beach.
Peggy Ellenson fixed the time of the
call as between 8 and $50. Her state
ment also seems to clear up the identity
OF the man and woman who called on
the morning of the murder at the Ell
well home and partly confirms the
statement of the taxicab driver that he
took a young woman there from the
Pennsylvania station.
Miss Peggy Ellenson said that her
sister was an employe OF the Interstate
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
SEASONS FIRST BALE
MADE NEAR SAN BENITO

SAN BENlTO, Tex. June 95.--What
IS declared to be the first bale Of cot
ton OF this seasons crop in the United
States was baled here Yesterday by G.
S. Reynolds, Ernest Matz farmer.
grew most Of the staple and bought
the remainder from other farmers on
San ReniLn tracts
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
swITCHMEN QUIT WORK.

PINE BLUFF. Ark, June 25.-I.ocaI
switchmen and yardmcn on the Cotton
Belt and Missouri Pacific began quit
ting work today as their runs ended,
following the discharge late yesterday
by the Cotton Belt OF T. c. Brumley.
president of the local yardmens assoc
cia ION. formed Wednesday night The
association has 56 members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
BANkHEAD HIGHWAY
OFFICIAL VISITS CITY

&. w Kelly, field manager Of the
BankhCad High wav association Epent
Friday In Memphis looking after de-
tailed work In connection with the pro
motion Of The road
n, r'furneo to Hot Springs Friday
night and win make a trip over the
highway about the same time the gov.
Onment motor truck convoy reaches the
Mississippi Tennessee Arkansas section.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
ALF TO OPEN CAMPAIGN

JOHNSON CITY. Tenn, June rs
All Taylor. familarly known as the
Little Giant Of Carter county" will
open his active campaign for tho Re
publican gubernatorial nomination at
Trenton, Tenn. where Saturday he will
address the people Of Gibson. He will
deliver speeches in that county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
CLARKSVILLE CENSUS
RETURN SHOWS 8,110

WASHINGTON, June Census
figures announced today included
Clarksville, Tenn. Sll0; decrease,
43S, or 81 per cent
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25

News company in Palm Beach hotel
from October, 1919, to April, 1920. and
had met Elwell through his offering
her some medicine when she was over
come with indigestion. The girls are
daughters Of Hyman Ellenson, proprie-
tor OF the Spencer Inn at Asbury Park
Peggy said that the telephone in
their home rang early Friday. Elwell
was on the wire and made an engage
ment to meet Florence at the Pennsyl-
vania station when she arrived on the
9:O9 train from Asbury Park This train
reaches New York about II o'clock, She
made the trip with her cousin sam"
LanZner.
Ewell had taken fancy to her sis
ter and was anxious to make the en-
gagement TO meet her at Lake George,
said Peggy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25

morrow, 4;47 am. Moon rises LEI am.
tonight Precipitation 90 inches
Tennessee
Mississppi-Fair
Arkansas Fair
Alabama-Fair
Kentucky-Fair
Louisana--Fair
oklahoma, East and West Texas
Cloudy.
North and South Carolina and Geor-
gia--Falr.
F1orids-Cloudy, showers probable.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
sIS1 S1EsI M EEl SlISISi EESs

Twenty four hours to noon, June 70
Itn.pvrhlure--
Hour Dry bulb Wet bulb Humid Y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25

Is today 1918 pm, rises to-
447 am. Moon rises LEI am.
Precipitation 90 inches.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-25
Weather Forecast

Fair, with only slight
change in tempera-
ture probable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10
THE Best Lot of Blankets in
4 PhnadeIbhia atTHeirPr1ces

That may seem sweeping statement, but if
know anything about blankets and blanket values, is
absolutely true
We are not basng statement on the fact that
they would have to be sold for anywhere from 20 to 80
per cent more if we had to go out and buy them
We base it on prevailing retail prices for blankets of
the same grades We shall be glad to have anybody's
judgment them.
We purchased them very favoraby one year ago and
have only recently opened them up.
White blankets, single-bed size, with pink or blue
borders $40, $12 and $15 pair according to the
percentage of wool in them Each pair weighs pounds
White blankets, double-bed size, with pink or blue
borders $12, SIS and $1S pair according the per-
csntage Of wool. Each pair weighs pounds
lsixth Floor Osntrall a - a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10
7 ovely Bead Necklaces

There necklaces with red and purple, green, bue
amber, pearl, white and pink beads, used alone or in
combination. In all the fashionable lengths they in
many pretty designs and styles, that will give an orna
mental touch to any frock blouse
Prices start at $1.25 and go on up to s14
(Jewery Store, Chestnut Thrteenth)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10
Exquisite Nesc, Long
IL French Suede Gl0ves
for W0men

W " UwCW
1t would seem if the French were trying to make
up for all that long period when they could not send
such lovely gloves these for the French gloves
for Spring unusually fine.
And that short sleeves so much in vogue,
these gloves most desirable indeed.
The skins of beautiful texture soft and velvety
and fne-French suedes of the finest quality. And the
coorngs lovely-three sprnglike shades of tan,
delicate mode and two light putty shades. And all fasen
with three pearl buttons.
The eight-button-length gloves are Sc pair; the
twelve -button-length 81 pair
We doubt if you'll find anything like them in town.
CMain Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10
X/ool Fabrics for Street
" Fr0cks

Fine allwool serges and poplins in plain colors are
far the favorites, particularly in navy or midnight
blue They here also in brown Copenhagen and gray
40 to 48 inches wide $3.50 to Sd yard.
Shepherds checks, all-wool and very Spring like
$3.50 yard. There are three sizes of checks.
(First Floor Chestnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10
organ Plays at 9, IL, 11:55
and 4:50
chimes nt Noon
WANAMAKER'S
Vonder This February Furniture Sale Is What IT Is =
Mark Twain Once Said
to One of Our Old
Friends:

"Henry, there are two times when you
should not speculate. First, don't do it
when you haven't any money! And be
nertickelar to be sure not to speculate
when you have plenty of money"
This good advice applies equally well
to others beside buyers of shares in the
numberless varieties of companies now
being formed all over the United States,
oven to 90 as far as the planet Mars to
make discoveries.
For all the merchandise in which we
deal we go to the sources of production,
tbe reliable, best makers, pay cash, and
sell all articles as low as possible, even to
the buyers of largest quantities of the
articles we sell.
Large sales often create condition OF
smaller profits.
Speculations in highly frescoed
advertising announcements are often
disappointing. We seem to be "old fogies"
nowadays in our simple announcements
Of actual facts.
'..,..'' 9afNn~&h<
Feb. 10, 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10

PERTAIN French bloatses recently re-
u ceived IN the French Room, are mar
vels of delicate hand henstitching and
embroidery, the designs being mostly
appiqued. Some Of the blouses haze real
lace and some are of the simply tailored
sort. Prices are $62.5O to $165.
We (Thrd Floor, ChesnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-10
&1 NIL Buy a Man a
Wv Good VeI0ur Hat
X/arm Woolen Jackets for
" Sb0rtSmen and Others

Very different from the ordinary wool jacket, being
of fine knitted wool and well tailored. They are coat
STYLE with the shoulders reinforced to prevent saggng
and with two-buttoned pockets In various heather
mixtures, $12.
Vests of the material, $3.50.
(The Gallery,