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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
cox WILL DISCUSS
DOMESTIC PROBLEMS
Candidate Rushing Work on
Acceptance Address.

uAxTCS. u. July 3i.--In addition
to the league Of nations, the American
industriai problem and other domestic
questions are to have a prominent place
III the address OF Gov. Cox, accepting
the Democratic presidential nominA Ion,
according to Information here today.
II was said large portion OF the
address might be expected TO deal with
Industrial affairs, with view 10 bring
ing capital and labor closer together.
Those who havs talked with the gov
ernor said this Is one OF his most seri-
ouG concerns and they believed he would
give his views at length.
The governor today bent all Efforts
toward completing the acceptance ad-
dress, work on which was broken yes
terday by the parade and nonpolitscRI
civic celebration over choice OF a Day.
tonian in the presidential contest
TIE governor had self imposed
schedule to have the speech printed
this afternoon for mailing tonight to
the nations press.
So engrossed wss the governor in
completing his address that he offered
TO comment last night on the state
ment OF Senator Harding charging that
powerful international interests favoring
the league of nations were behind
Democratic financing and that the
Democrats would seek to minimize the
league issue. There was doubt wheth-
er the governor would reply before de-
livery OF his acceptance address, as he
has said he then would answer anything
he deemed essential He has stated
also that he would not enter into a
telegraph debate with Senator Harding
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
HARRISON PLEDGES
ACTIVE CAMPAIGN

WASHINGTON, July Sl.-Senator
Harrison OF Mississippi. chairman o,
the speakers bureau OF the Democratic
national committee, announced last
night that the most aggressive cam
pGign in the history of American poh
ties would be conducted in behalf Of
Gov. Cox and Franklin u. Roosevelt,
the Democratic presidential and vice
presidential nominees.
Not n hamlet in disputed states.
said Senator Harrison. will he over
looked in this determined effort 10
bring home to the people Of the coun-
try the sterling qualities, the broad
craftsmanship and constructive ability
Of the Democratic standard bearer.
Gov Cox and Mr. Roosevelt viii
get great galaxy Of speakers who
viii talk to the hastings immediately
after the speeches Of acceptance Of tn
candidates have been made. The Demo.
cratic nominees both believe in going
direct to the people with their appeals
for support They have no sympathy
with front-p porch campaigns but will
submit their case and themselves to
the public for Judgment"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31

Miss Nita Buchanan, one OF the chief
equestriennes with the show, immedi-
ately fell in love with the horse and
pleaded with Barnes to spare its life.
Barnes on seeing Yellowstone" needed
no urging. and Miss Buchanan took the
dancing horse,
One day former jockey Joined the
show, recognized Yellowstone and the
recognition seemed to be mutual, SO
this now valuable horse once destined
for lion meat has staged a come back
and is now once again star performer
lines.
Miss Buchanan and her mount will
be seen in the Barnes parade the morn
ing OF show day, as well as in the eX-
hibition itself
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
By Rev. T. o. Fuller.
BY Rev. T. o. Fuller.

Detachments Of the Tuskegee Band
and Glee club will appear at a number
Of the churches Sunday and render
sacred musical selections, The out
look for Monday night at Church's au-
dtorium Is very good. Thousands de-
sire to take this method OF helping
Tuskegee.
The Rev. James a. Mitchell has re-
turned from Ripley where his church
entertained the State Sunday school and
h. Y +. u. convention.
=
The Young Peoples choir Of the First
Baptist church win make their first APP
pearance as a part OF the services Sun
day morning.
Home Coming nj the Second Con-
gregational Sunday. Pastor Brooks s
expecting n large attendance.
The Citizens Mercantile company
has S2l, Ooo paid up capital. This speaks
well for President r, b. Roberts They
win get the 100000 which is their
goal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
W me Dead w

BRISTOL, Tenn.-Ncws has been re-
ceived here OF the death OF Jacob u.
Harr so, which occurred at his home
at Silvicola, Tenn. Mr. Harr had been
IN for some time. He is survived by
seven brothers and one sister.
JACKSON, Miss The funeral OF Mrs
r. II. Cotton. for many years a resi-
dent OF Kinds county, was held here
Friday afternoon. Surviving Mrs Cot
ton are seven children, one of them
Mrs W +. Williams, Of Jackson.
HAZLEHURST Miss Oscar l.. Mul-
Inns, A. died at the nome OF his sis
ter In the western part Of this county
Friday morning He was among the
most promising young farmers in this
county, and was the scion OF the late
William II and Lou Mullins, who for
the past half century have been lead
this county.
LEXINGTON. Tenn.-The body Of
Claude l. Kennedy, twin son Of Elias
Kennedy. who lvcs at Old Cedar
Grove Henderson county between
the towns Of SCOTS Hin and Sar-
dis, was brought back home today, &C.
companied by private Bowlin. OF Nash
VILE Young Kennedy died with pneu-
monia at Brcst. France, in 1918, His
twin brother died perhaps later
NEWBERN, Tenn.--Word has
reached relatives here Of the death OF
A, NJ House, which occurred at his
home in Medina. Tenn, His son. J Il
House, telegraph operator for the Mi
nois Central railroad at the Newbern
office. attended the funeral and burial
which was held at Medina He Is sur
vivcd by a number Of children
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
DAYTON OBSERVES
JIMMY COX DAY
Nominee Greets Friends and
Predicts Election-Thou-
sands Pass Stand,

DAYTON. O., July Sl.--Belief that he
would be elected president was ex-
pressed by Gov. Cox today In an ad-
dress at the 'home coming
celebration here over his nomination by
the Democratic party.
After he had stood two hours under
a burning sun, reviewing parade OF
civic, fraternal. Industrial and indus
trial and other organizations. Varlously
estimated to contain between 5000 and
IL 600 marchers. crowds stormed the
reviewing stand and insisted upon n
brief address from the guest OF honor,
Thanking his audience for 1.-THE tes-
timonial from the men. women and
children" with whom he had lived for
20 years. Gov. Cox said:
II Just said TO gentleman from
Washington that II would appear to
be reflection on ones judgment to de-
sire to leave Dayton and live In any
other place. Yet. have a feeling that
1 am going to reside In the house
which you, yourselves, own. As the
future tenant Of those premises, /
promise TO take good care Of II.
Another crowd OF admirers
almost crushed the governor and Mrs.
Cox as they left the reviewing stand
and forced them to take shelter in the
county jail building
The parade today was the browning
event OF the nonpolltical demonstration
by the governors home folks. II was
thousands who packed the parade route,
released by the half holiday declared
generally to hail their citizen first hon
ored with a presidential nomination.
Hello, Jimmie" was the salutation
shouted at the governor by hundreds OF
the paraders. "Three cheers for Jinl-
mie," and Hi. Jimmie; I'll see you in
the White House. were other greet
inEs.
kerchiei and applauding each group re-
"Hello, Buck" and Hello there.
Pete" and Hello, Ike" and How
are you, Charley2' were among the
greetings the governor shouted back TO
the marchers as he pointed out many
old-time friends.
Fighting Jimmy, we're behind you,
said one OF the banners, while others
said BE Coxsure In November, and
Jimmy will do That carried by
ernor's home town In his youth, said:
"Jimmy's boyhcod friends. In the
latter group the governor pointed out
men who had been schoolmates.
Gov. Cox shook hands with dozens,
entire parade, waving % every group.
AT his side were Mrs Cox, the COVER
nor's sister, Mrs. j y. Baker. of Mid
dletown, and members Of the local ar
rangements committee, The crowds
rushed the reviewing stand at the pa
rade's close and demanded a speech.
also the governors signature on litho-
graphed pictures OF the candida te,
passed up to the rail,
Gov. Cox show hands with dozens,
until cries from women and children
that they were being crushed caused
him TO leave. Hundreds then packed
about the governor and Mrs. Cox erd
almost crushed them, despite police
escort. In the confusion the governor
missed his automobile and pushing
slowly through the crowds sitting
around he reached the county Jail
building nearly a block away.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
sgEk lA;I2ISlES EESlla

HUNTINGTON, Tenn. News has
been received here or the marriage
OF Miss Agnes Thomas, of Hico, nine
miles west of Huntingdon, and b. Har-
rison Wooten, formerly of Chattanooga
but now of Dallas, Tex. which took
place at Dallas, Tex. The bridegroom
is an employee of the Chattanooga OIL
and Tank CO., and the bride is a daHgh-
ter of Mrs. d. NJ. Thomas. of this
county, and was teacher having
nooga. They will reside at Dallas.
SENATOBIA, Miss.-Mlss Matte Sue
johnson and c. H. Blanchard were
married in Memphis Wednesday by the
Rev. Walter White, OF the First Chris
tian church OF that city, The bride is
The daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs S. l.
the bridegroom is a planter of Sena-
tob!a. The couple Departed for bridal
tour in the East. They will be at
home in Senatobia after Sept. /.
SENATOBIA, Miss--Mrs. Belle
Scaite, OF Senatobia, was married here
TO w, j, Fitzgerald, of Jeffries, Miss,
Friday by Rev. II, b. Wade pastor Of
the Presbyterian church The wedding
'ook place at the home OF John Scaife,
son of the bride. The bride recently
removed here from Memphis. The
bridegroom Is business man OF Jet-
fries.
DYERSBURG, Tenn,--News has been
received here OF the marriage of Miss
Nina Goodlett, formerly Of this city,
and J. NJ. Boykin, OF Charleston. S, c..
which was solemnized on July q. The
bride was born and reared here and
the bridegroom is n banker in Charles
ton. The young couple will reside there.
NEWBERN, Tenn A wedding Of
social interest was solemnzed at the
home OF J, Hugh Scobey In East New
bern when Miss Martha Rule Scobey
was married to Charles Price, of Leb-
anon, Tenn. the ceremony being per-
formed by the Rev, Robert l., Keathley,
pastor of the Newbern Cumberland
Presbyterian church. Miss Golden
Stockton, cousin OF the bride, served
as maid OF honor, and the bridesmaids
were Misses Helen Page Jackson. Of
Granville, Tenn, and Margaret Camp
bell, OF Lebanon, The bridegroom was
attended by William d. Young Rich
mond Scobey and l.. ID. Price, After an
extended bridal trip to Eastern points
the couple win be at home in Sweet
water, Tenn. where Mr.. Price is in
structor In the Tennessee Military in
stitute
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
new ORLEANS FIRE
Loss OVER MILLION
Section of Big Warehouse Is
in Ruins.

NEW ORLEANS. July S1.-Nearly one
million and a half dollars is estimated
as the loss occasoned by the fire which
destroyed one section of the mammoth
warehouse Of the Appalachian Corpora
ton OF Louisiana, which was brought
under control at l o'clock this morning
after having burned from shortly after
o'clock the evening before.
Tho fire was discovered on the sec
ond floor Of section No. 2, Of the great
three-story structure, which covers the
entire block, bounded by South Peters,
Erato, Thal!a and South Front streets.
A repeated general alarm brought out
the entire fire department. The burned
section was largely filled with sisal
80 900 bales of which, valued at $3.50, 600
were destroyed. The front wall of sec
ton No. collapsed at 10 o'clock and
from then till shortly after midnight 1t
looked as though the flames would get
beyond control. The entire building
was valued at S,6o0,ooo, and the sec
ton destroyed was valued at $500 600.
About 100000 In other merchandise
was destroyed and II is estimated that
nearly 5000. 900 damage was caused by
smoke and water in other parts of tho
building
Louis O. Magid is president Of the
Appalachian Corporation of Louisiana,
Inc, and the warehouse was known as
the largest bonded public and govern
ment warehouse I'm the South
Charles II. Gros2 secretary and
treasurer Of the corporation. stated that
in the building at the time Of the fire
there was stored $4,000, 600 in mer-
chandise and freight The space was
leased to hundreds of New Orleans firms
and individuals, as well as to a large
number OF firms In this territory,
The United States shipping board oc-
cupied one section as warehouse No.
g. for the emergency fleet corporation.
Besides the slsal in the building there
was q large amount OF oil, alcohol,
paint, some explosives and other high
" inflamable materials.
The building. in reality four buildings,
was built In sections, each section be-
ing separated by high Prevails with
wide alleys running through each sec
ton. II was due to these alleys that
the fire department succeeded In con-
filming the fire to one section. although
at one time firemen were nearly driv-
en- back by the intense heat.
The fire department Is Keeping a
stream OF water on the ruins, and many
visitors have been attracted TO that
locality.
President Magid and Secretary Grosz
stated that all goods in the building
were covered by insurance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
Sisisj E9ll !iss IBRIllEE;3!!Si:S8

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.-Subscriptlons
being taken for the $40. 600 of short term
city warrants for the purpose Of pro-
viding money for the public schools OF
Huntsville, jumuMd to $4,000 Wednes-,
day. The balance it is believed will
be pledged this week.
PINE BLUFF. Ark.-Al G. Whidden'
advertising manager of a local news
paper, has resigned to become publicity
manager of the Arkansas Light and
Power company. "Whid,' as he Is IA
miliarly known in newspaper circles,
has been reporter editor and advertise
ing man for newspapers practically all
his life, and also saw service In the
army Y. NJ. C. A., as publicity man,
and will be valuable man for the
company which has secured his serv-
ices.
PINE BLUFF, Ark.-At a meeting Of
the city school board 1t was decided to
erect four portable buildings for school
rooms, 1t was at first planned to erect
PERMANENT buildings, but high cost and
scarcity of material caused the ooaru
to change its plans.
CAMDEN, Ark-At meeting Of the
Republicans of the Seventh congress
sional district, held here, j. z. kusseil,
former Camden postmaster, real estate
mated to run on the Republican ticket
as candidate for congress from this dls,,
trict. Mr.. Russell has not decided
whether he will make an active cam
paign.
BRISTOL Tenn.--The Bristol, Tenn,
CITY commission has awarded the con-
tract for street improvement work
amounting to about $4,000, to the
Municipal Paving and Construction
company, of Johnson City
JACKSON. Miss. Ed Ruff, distric,
agent. and specialists of the state eX-
tension staff stationed in Jackson are
deyoting their efforts at present to en-
Couraging a large attendance OF young
sters at the vacation course in junior
farm mechanics to be given at A. and
NJ. college for 10 days, beginning Aug
10. Only club boys are eligible.
RIJJE MOUNTAIN, Nashville op-
Grating a cultivator on his Union coun,,
tv farm, south of here, l.. b. Caldwell
had the misfortune to have four OF
his teeth snapped off by blow from a
piece OF the cultivator which struck
him in the mouth.
BLUE MOUNTAIN Miss.-Locai
Postmaster viii n. Guyton has Just
been notified from Washington city
that Bondy Atkins, OF this place, one
Of Tippah's world war veterans, has
been named rural carried out OF TINS
nostoffice Many applications for the
position were filed, but it is the policy
10 favor former service men, and young
Atkins has fine military record to
his credit, having fought for his coun
try and humanity on the bloody fields
of France.
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. Prof. Dav-
id +. Guyton, dean of the department
of history in Blue Mountain college,
has Just accepted an invitation to be-
come a member OF the Mississippi His
torcal society. He received this invi-
tation from DR. Dunbar Rowland, sec
retary OF the department OF history
and archives of Mississippi, and has
been asked to prepare monograph on
the history Of Blue Mountain college
for publication in the official records
Of the society.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
YANKs IN RUNAWAY.

ST. LOUIS, July 3l.-Pounding three
St St. Louis ; pitchers pitchers for q hits, New New
of the visitors hits were for extra
bases. two being home runs. Ruth
made his thirty sixth circuit drive OF
the season In the ninth inning with
Fewster on base. driving the ball over
the right field bleachers. Meusel who
followed him, hit TO deep center for
home run. II was his second In two
days. The locals could do nothing with
Mays. Sisters home run into right
field stands in the firth inning was also
his second in two days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31

Racing enthusiasts will remember
Yellowstone" fast one that starred
in many events In the old Tanforan and
Emeryville days. when the sport OF
kings was In its prime. 1t Is one OF
the tragedies Of circus life that lions,
tigers and other carnivorous animals
have to eat, and that they are more
tractahle on horse meat than on any
other diet.
II so happened that AL G. Barnes
four-ring Wild animal circus, which ex-
hibits In Memphis on Aug. O. was in
chasing agents were out after eats for
the lions. Six horses were brought in
and one Of them was certainly beau
tiful animal, that did not seem to mind
the wild beasts or display the terror
so common with the average horse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
BOOST NEWSPAPER MAN.

NEW YORK. July 3l.--Aunouncement
was made today by the United Press
association OF the promotion OF w.
w Hawkins. for several years its vice
president and general manager, to the
position Of president in succession to
Roy W Howard. president OF the or
ganization since 1912 The change is
effective Aug J. MIR Howard is leav-
ing the United Press to accept the posi-
ton OF general business director OF the
Scripps- McRae league Of newspapers,
WITH hnRdnmarters at CIeNRland. o
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
GIANTS BEAT CARDS.

NEW YORK, July 3l.--The New
York Giants made a clean sweep Of the
series with st, Louis yesterday, win
ming the final game to Z In ninth
inning rally.
McHenry. a pinch hitter. put the
Cardinals one run to tho good In their
half OF the ninth with a home run
that scored Lavan ahead OF him. In
the Giants half Burns walked and
Bancroft doubled Burns scored on
YounE's single. Frisch sacrificed and
Bancroft came home with the winning
run on Kings sacrifice fly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
BARONS BEAT VOLS
IN l2-ROUND GAME

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. July sl.--Bir-
minghaIn and Nashville went IL innings
before either side could score, the
Barons at last forcing across the lone
tally Of the game In this inning.
In the twelfth inning Gooch and Gal
Iagher were safe on infield hits after
Hairston had flied out TO left Stewart
fouled to Jonnard, but Stevenson
singled cleanly TO left, scoring Gooch
with the winning run. In their part
of the twelfth, the Vols threatened to
score, but Gallagher was saved by
Hairston. who caught Browns terrific
drive to the top OF the fence on the
bounce back and pegged back in time
to catch Newell sliding into the plate
Every Birmingham player got at least
one hit
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
ITALIAN FOOD SUPPLY
CRITICAL. Is REPORT

ROME, July 3I.-Grave statements
concerning Italy's food position were
made In the chamber today by Signor
Soleri the food commissioner. The
harvest was disappointing. he report ed,
and despite requisitioning, there would
be only 10 instead OF the forty million
uuintals Of wheat II had been hoped to
obtain. To meet the needs OF the popu-
Iation, the commissioner explained, Italy
would be required TO purchase abroad
about thirty million quintals.
Signor Soleri announced that Italy
had proposed, and Premier Lloyd
George consented, to call a conference
to discuss the problem, with view
TO assuring Europe's bread supply.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
NEGRO UNIDENTIFIED.

MIAMI. Fla. July 3l.-The aged
white woman attacked here yesterday
failed to identify a negro suspect as
her assailant, the authorities announced
today Reports last night that the ne
gro had been identified resulted in the
surrounding Of the Jail by small moo,
which dispersed when II was learned
the negro had been spirited out OF the
city There were no evidences Of dis
order here today
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
DEATHS.

Susie Realino age 81, st, Joseph's
hospital, July IS; papilloma OF bladder
Frank Jones age 90, zoo South Wei.
nngton. July 20: malarlal fever.
Warnetta Brown, age 10 months, 1914
Latham, July so; diarrhoea
Solomon Bradshaw, age IS, 1908 Gem
ter, July 2S dysentery.
Sallie Flemings, age IS, S21 Aston,
July rs; paralysis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
BIDS WANTED,

Sealed proposals will be received at
mission of the city OF Memphis 200
Chamber of Commerce Bldg, Memphis,
Tenn, up to l o'clock. Wednesday
August 4th, for furnishing and applying
in place approximately LOG squares of
3-ply prepared roofing and cutters.
Specifications may be obtained at
the office OF the Engineer, 200 Chamber
of Commerce Bldg. Memphis, Tenn.
BY order of the River Terminal Com
mission of the city of Memphis.
s. B. ANDERSON, Chairman.
w. f. SCHULZ, Engineer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
CARDS OF THANKS.
A CARD OF APPRECIATION.
To the Officers and Members of Cooper

a CARD OF ABfkECIAIlON.
To the Officers and Members of Cooper
Yerger Post No. 2S of the American
Legion:
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks for and appreciation of the
beautiful tribute to our gracious boy
John Cooper Yerger, in naming the
Post Of the American Legion of Goa
homa county. Miss, for him.
We deem 1t the highest honor that
could have been shown him. and is a
living monument to his memory, Of
which he was worthy, and we are
proud
Long may the Cooper Yerger Post
live to carry on its grand work. and
to perpetrate the name of the brave and
noble boy who so willingly went forth
at the call of his country, to do his
part and, II necessary, make the SUI
preme sacrifice.
He gave his Today, for our Tomor-
row"
May God bless the post and all its
members
Gratefully.
MRS. NINA MAYNARD YERGER AND
FAMILY.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
U. S. WINS SHOOT.

BEVERLOO, Belgium, July 31.-Thc
United States yesterday won three out
OF seven of the olympic target events
contested, tied for first place in an
other event and obtained one second
and one third place. Thus the Amer
leans failed to obtain a place in only
one event and easily maintained the
craftsmanship title of the world
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
PAPER BOOSTS PRICE.

NEW YORK, July 3l.-The Evening
World, the last New York afternoon
newspaper TO remain at two cents. an
nounced today that beginning next
Monday its price would be advanced to
three cents because OF the increased
cost Of publication
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
DRIsCoLL DENIES IT.

CHICAGO, July sl.--Paddy Drlscoll
former prominent football star at
Northwestern university, today denied
pc had signed articles with the New
fork Giants. He received an offer TO
nish the season with the Giants. lie
under contract with semlprofes-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

NJ. NJ Eason and Frances Stevens.
s. Knop and Lillian Levey, Phillip j.
Eckes and Alta Bandc, Eugene Rob-
inson and Bernice Hall, ], p. Carman
and Elva Coleman, Charles Ellington
and Della Johnson, A. II. Luther and
Roberta Bowen.
Roy Ridley and Helen Jones.