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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17

lies are given one great chance. After
one year the children are returnable
for cause. II the baby has merely been
I'm training for possible succession TO
Caruso, or II he has developed sus-
picions that the grocery bill In the
future will force its adopted parents
into bankruptcy. no return privilege Is
granted. However, in case OF con
tinued poor health or some other fault
the child may be returned for care and
treatment at the orphanages and the
foster parents relieved OF responsibility,
Causes Are Many,
In discussing the baby shortage. an
other condition has been brought TO
light. that of an increase IN appllca-
tions for the placing OF older children
In homes while mothers earn their liv-
ing. The living cost and other condi-
tons. often marital troubles. have caus-
ed asylums to receive more than the
usual quota of applications for admit
tanCe. Each one OF these cases are
subjected to the close investigation and
where conditions merit action children
are admitted.
Women with silk dresses, SIS shoes
and jewelry are even joining the throng
to get relief from care OF their chill
dren. These receive scant encourage
ment, however from asylum authorities.
| I The calls for children of \, 10 and -
| years continues heavy but the supply Is
| adequate to III these calls where the
| application has been approved. In a
| majority OF instances, the asylum Of
| ficials prefer to keep the older children
| and train them Systematically TO be-
come useful members OF society and to
| teach them trades and professions.
| All-in all. however. the fact remains
| that Memphis is In the midstt Of a
serious baby famine. The solution re-
| mains a subject for much debate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
WEALTHY BROKER FOUND
IN BATH ROOM WOUNDED

CHICAGO June 17.--C. b. Ensign.
president Of Charles Ensign & Co, a
commercial brokerage firm, was in a
hospital today with two bullet wounds
In his breast His condition was said
10 be serious Mr.. Ensign was wound
ed Monday members Of the family find
returned home. They would not COM
nent on how the broker was wounded
No report was made to the police. Mr.
Ensign is 60 years old and reputad To
be q millionaire.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
NEGRO ATTACKS GIRL;
IS PURSUED BY MOB

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June l7.-Three
hundred armed men are reported TO be
securing the vicinity Of Elizabethton,
Carter county, in search Of negro who
THIS morning attempted TO attack the
l5-year- r-old daughter OF farmer.
The negro ran. after the mother. hear
ing her daughters screams. had rushed
to the house and obtained a revolver
which she snapped AT the girls assail-
ant. Violence Is apprehended II the me-
gro Is caught. p
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
WEATHER BUREAU
a PREDICTS RAIN

Probable thundershowers with n de-
cided drop in temperature Thursday
night and Friday was predicted by the
weather bureau for Memphis and vicin-
ity According TO Forecaster Scott. the
rainfall will he general and will not
be Of long duration. Typical summer
thundershowerS are expected to be the
extent Of the rain in this section
According TO Official river bulletins,
the Mississippi in this section will con-
tnue to fall for an indefinite period. No
more rises are expected to set in un-
III next winter. Readings Thursday
showed the water at 232 feet, a fall
OF IL faet since Wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
A. F. l. MDORSES U.S..
OWNERSHIP OF RAILS
Bitter Fight Precedes Action
of Convention.

MONTREAL. June lT.--Government
ownership with democratic operation
Of American railroads was Endorsed to-
DAY by the American Federation OF La
bor convention here after a bitter fight.
When Frank Morrison secretary OF
the federation, took the floor and an
ownership OF the railroads, there was
9. demonstration by the rail workers and
their supporters
Mr.. Morrison declared he was only
supporting the federation's reconstruct
ton program and the executive coun-
ellis report to the last convention.
Roll call showed that government
ownership was indorsed by vote of
29059 to s34q
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17

This Step was made necessary when
the Bank of Commerce and Trust COM
pany declined to permit further over
draft by the school board, the over
draft at present amounting to $780,
900.
The bonus checks given all teachers
in the public schools recently together
with a $25 per month salary increas Sc
for white teachers and S1S per month
increase for negro teachers, has entire
ly exhausted the $250,000 overdraft
which the Bank of Commerce permit
ted.
Another meeting of members of the
Memphis Clearing House association
will be held Friday at 2:30 o'clock, at
which time it is expected that the ten
tatiVe agreement reached Thursday
will be made final
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
POLICE HELP WANTED
IN ClTYS ICE FIGHT

Cooperation OF the police depart
ment has been sought IN the citys
fight on short weight ice officers from
the office Of the inspector OF weights
and measures are making inspections
daily and where scales are not found or
ice Is sold underweight arrests are made
wherever prosecutors can be found.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
SEED CRUsHERs MEET

ASHENIl.LE. II. c., June 1.-THE
fifteenth annual convention of the Cot .
ton Seed Crushers association Of South
Carolina, opened here today for three
day session. Approximately l50 dele
gates are in attendance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
CLEARING HOUSE
LOANS 100000
TOPAY TEACHERS

Of the Memphis public schools will be given their
checks schedule time
made Thursday conummated At meeting of the Mem
House association
practically
board Of prorated among banks
NFapnnI
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
TWO CLUBS BACK UP
MANAGERS DECISION

MOBILE, Ala. June 1.-THE Mobile
club has backed up the stand taken by
Atlanta in the Smith case and Will re-
fuse to play bail with Little RoCt un-
til the matter has been adjusted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June IL
Chattanooga will not participate in any
ball games with Little Rock until the
Smith case has been settled, 1t was
decided by the board Of directors here
TODAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
MEMPHIS EXPERIENCES BIG
BABY SHORTAGE; ORPHANAGES
UNABLE TO SUPPLY DEMAND
ny C. u. MCDOWELL.

emp n acute baby shortage.
peadng and heart appeals for little to
completely forgotten the scramble for
According
sources. frnmt is in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
Admits His Guilt.

The long record of Allen was uncov-
cred late Wednesday when he was
shown his picture from the rogue $
gallery as having been arrested for the
robbery of a bank at Helena In October,
1916 Until he was shown the photo
graph in which he was wearing band :
age on his neck to cover bullet wound
received when the gang WAS flushed,
Allen maintained his name was Anna
| dale. He broke down when confronted
| with the facts and admitted his record
| and his correct name
Police are also holding Mrs. Virginia
Ward, alias Dunn, alleged to be the
| widow of the late Thomas Dunn, safe
| blower, who was killed III a battle with
lsofficers in Madison county, Ark, in
1 April, 1890. Mrs Ward denies even an
| acquaintance with Dunn, but Inspector
| Griffin declares she has been positively
| identified as his former wife. The won
/ an was arrested at l29 West Colorado
| avenue, where Allen was rooming and
| where all sorts of bandit paraphernalia
| and IA wisky still was confiscated.
| Other members of the old gang ot
| safeblowers with whom Allen Is said
to have confessed association, are Les
| lie Chambers, Roy Ables W. Ii, Ry-
| man and j. G. Luther alleged leader
| Chambers Ables and Ryman were con-
| victed of the Helena bank robbery, sent
to the Fayetteville, Ark, Jail and later
1
charge of having later robbed the bank
| of England, Ark. These three, with
| Luther, are now awaiting trial, accord
ing to Inspector Griffin, for the Eng
| land bank robbery. Dunn, the slair
robber, is said to have resisted arrest
| on this charge, when he met his death
| Annadale. or Allen, is said to have
come to Memphis last December from
| Arkansas, and to have organized a new
gang of Memphis youths. Thomas Lay
| man, alias Little Bit" 26l Vance ave
nue., Is said to have been his first re
| cruit. He was inveigled into the rob
| berry of the railroad grocery at the |
| c. railroad and Parkway, 90 days ago
| according to Inspector Griffin. Anna
| dale. or Alien, requested Layman t
go with him to a certain place and be
fore he realized his prcdicament, Lay.
man had assisted in the burglary. Afte
that, it is alleged, he participated II
several Of the auto bandit jobs tina
| tcrrorized practically all automobiist!
in the city into declining to ride a
night.
Police intimated Thursday that addi
tional arrests will be made shortly. !
young woman, said to have resided a
1923 West Colorado. is being detained
pending an investigation into her sus
peCted connection with the bandit es
capades in which victims reported :
woman invariably participated.
Charges Of highway robbery agains
the four youths after identification b,
three of their alleged victims were con
tinued in police court late Wednesda,
| until Friday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
~ S EsSS-15EEk
sIaIE!E w IERS

Twenty -four hours to noon, June II.
II enlperature---
Hour Dry bulb Wet bulb HaImid' v
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-17
YOUTH BELIEVED
REAL LEADER IN
SAFE ROBBER|ES
Police Seeking to Connect
Allen, Under Arrest Here,
With Recent Yegg Jobs in
Or Near City.

William Allen, 81 alias snyder"
alias "Annadale,' alleged leader of the
gang of auto bandits, under arrest by
local authorities for q dozen Jobs. in
merly a member of the famous Ander-
son Luther gang of safe blowers who
operated in Arkansas in 1915 to 1870,
may be the leader of the safe blowers
who pulled the robberies Of the postof-
flee at Normal school and Buntyn, the
bank robbery at Collierville and the safe
blowing job at National Refining COM
pany in the last 30 days
According to Inspector of Detectives
w r. Griffin. the police are in pos
may definitely connect Allen and
probably Morgan Nessin, another al
legged auto bandit, in custody, with tho
Normal school postoffice robbery, at
least The detectives claim to have dis
covered plain evidence OF molasses on
Annadale's clothing similar to that used
in the Normal job and to be In posses
sion of statements alleged to have been
made by Annadale following the job,
involving their actions in that connec-
ton.
No important evidence connecting Al
len with the Buntyn and Colliervillc
Jobs has been obtained yet, the po-
lice admit, while only slight evidence
has been obtained that might incrlm-
mate him in the National Refining com
pany jobs. After having Deeh parti"tl!
identified Wednesday by Nightwatch-
man w. II. Wright, In the refining com =
pany's employe, as three youths VINO
bound him while they blew the safe
on two occasions. police carried ANA =
dale Tommy Layman and Morgan Mes
sin, at the watchman request, TO the
companys office Wednesday night.
The exact details of the robberleS
were re-enacted, with the men masked
and their features revealed under an
electric light as they were at the time
of the robberies. Wright was less posi-
tive when this was done and the ponce
accomplished little toward Identifying
them as the yeggs who did the joo
However, Inspector Griffin declared lie
was certain the youths were responsible,
| for other safe robberies of similar ma
| tmre in MemnhiS since Ian. u.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
.TULSAN ELECTED
TO HIGH OFFICE
Joe Badger Is Named for
Vice-Presidency of
Baptist Body

Tho latest Tulsan to he honorcd
with a high office is Joe Badger,
who was elected vice president of
the Internationa; Baptist Young
I Topples Union at the convention
hold In Toronto. Canada, July I-t.
This office is one OF the highest
which can be occupied by young
Baptist OF the southland, as the
three vice presidents of the interna-
tionai organization are chosen re-
spectively from the southern and
northern Baptists of the United
States and the Baptists OF Canada.
Tho Tulsa delegates, who were the
only Oklahoma delegates at the con-
ventpn, were Mr.. Badger and Mil
ton Il. Mason from the First Bap-
tist church and Miss Myrtle Wager
banner and Mrs. +. &. Barbeau from
the Nogtiles Avenue Baptist church.
An invitation to hold the 1892 con-
~cntion In Tulsa was presented by
the Tulsa delegation and will be pre-
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
OKLAHOMA GIRLS
LIKE CRESCENT
Arkansas Junior College
Popular in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Girls Form q Large
Part OF the Student Body Mt
Crescent College. Eurcka
Springs, Ark, In Recent
Years.

Some years ago this institution
announced it's abandonment OF dry
and useless subjects in its curric-
ulum which had been commonly
required in girls colleges and
boarding schools. Latin and higher
mathematics gave place to practi-
cal courses In cooking, sewing.
child welfare, Hygiene and other
useful sciences. In place of the tra-
ditional boarding school rules.
Crescent inaugurated the student
government plan which enabled
girls to feel liberty of action and
responsibility for the conduct OF
their schoolmates. The result has
been gratifying, whereas formerly
II was necessary to send out solicit
ors in the summer to make up the
quota OF so girls. all Crescent
spaces are now reserved early in
the summer. simply because the
modern methods employed there
have become known. Crescent has
become standardized by the state
universities and all work accredit-
ed. Unusual advantages are Of
fered in music, art and expression.
The college owns a beautiful lake
and club house for the students
recreation. For catalogue and view
book, address Crescent College,
Box w. Eureka Springs, Ark
Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21

sentcd again at tho convention In
St Louis next year.
over 5000 delegates attended the
convention and ais young people on
listed for Christian service at home
or abroad. one OF the resolutions
adopted was that the young psople
cf America. In order to assist In
Amcricanizipg foreign Residents,
eliminate such names as "daroes. =
"wops,' etc. from their vocabulary.
Mr.. Badger Is president of the in
termediate union of the First Bap-
tist church and Mr. Mason is prcsi-
dent OF n senior n. \ Y. u. at the
same church. The First Baptist
church is ono OF the few churches
In the country which has two senior
unions, the division being neccssi-
tated by the large enrolment. The
present enrolment In both unions In
So. The young man or woman fiss-
ing three meetings of the unions In
succession is dropped from the rolls.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
AVIATOR IS MISSING
Captain Arthur Kelly, Aviator on
Duty Against Reds, Has
Disappeared

BY The Associated Press.
WARSAW, July 90. - Another
American aviator serving with the
Kosciusko squadron, is missing. Capt
Arthur Kelly OF Richmond. Va,
started on a flight over the bolshevik
lines five days ago and nothing has
been heard Of him since.
No trace has yet been received as
TO the whereabouts Of Capt. Marion
Cooper of Jacksonville. Fla. who
has been missing since he started a
flight July l3. Captain Cooper. who
was recently mentioned as the sue
cessor Of Mai. Cedric Fauntleroy as
commander OF the Kosciusko squad
ron, formerly was newspaper man
having served in various capacities
in Chicago. San Antonio and st
l aul. He carnc to Poland year ago
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
ASK FEDERATION
MEETING TO TULSA
Ethel Scott, Representing
Local Women's Clubs,
to Give Invitation
WOMEN GO TO ST. PAUL
Miss Ellen Glasscock Will
Represent Tidal Club at
National Meeting

An invitation to hold the third
annual convention OF the national
federation of business and profess
siOnal women's clubs in Tulsa in
1921 will be extended by Miss Ethel
Scott, representating the Tulsa busi-
ness and professional women's club,
at the second annual convention to
convene In st. Paul. Mimi, July 81.
The, invitation to be presented by
Miss Scott will be as follows: The
chamber of commerce of Tulsa de-
sires to extend to your organization,
through Miss Ethel Scott. represent
ing the Tulsa business and profess
sional women's club. a cordial invi-
tation to hold your next annual con-
ventlon in this city. There Is much
10 see and entertain in Tulsa; much
which will be new to your represen-
tltives. The city Is centrally located.
IL easy of access by five lines of
.1rh nsportation, is sp en- d y
Equipped with hotel facilities, has a
large convention hall seating in ey-
cess of 5000 people comfortably, has
other large assembly rooms, and
meeting points, and Is In every way
qualified to properly care for such a
convention as that represented by
your organization. The citizenship
generally of Tulsa will deem 1t a
distinguished honor to act as host
for your association during the meet
ing In 1921 and hopes to hear of the
prompt acceptance Of this invita-
ton
Miss Ellen Glasscock, a member
of the Tidal business women's club.
which is affiliated with the national
federation, will also attend the meet
ing. She will leave here Saturday
for st. Paul. Miss Scott, who Is en-
ployed by the Gypsy Oil company, is
now visiting relatives in the east and
will proceed to the convention from
the point at which she Is visiting.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
MEMPHIS WANTS SHIPPING
City's Business Interests Organize
and Undcrwrite Campaigns.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 20.-For-
nation OF a shipping corporation
capitalized at 100000 to combat
the proposed order OF the interstate
commerce commission placing Mem
ptis freight rates on the dry land
basis was instituted today at mass
meeting of business men here. *
fund OF $500 for use in prelim-
inary arrangements and TO secure
options on boats for use on the
Mississippi river was underwritten at
the meeting by business interests OF
the city.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
HOsiery

WomeR's Fancy Hose embroid-
cred and lace, black, white and
brown, priced from IS to $3.50
lWomen's full fashioned Lisle
Hose in black, brown and white.
priced the pair .$1.75
Women's black and white Silk
Hose, isle top, heel and toe,
regularly SO the pair. Special
for :. S2.20
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
REPORT TYPHOID EPIDEMOC
Oklahoma City Rushes Antt-Toxin
With Red Cross Aid To mthany

OKLAHOMA CITY, July 20.-In
response to n call from Bethany,
Okla, where a typhoid epidemic is
reported. DR.. J. 4. Martin, superin-
tendent of the oklahoma City health
department., late today sent repre-
sentatives of the department to that
town armed with anti-toxin.
A call for aid also was received by
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Sooner Takes Barge Line.

ST LOUIS. July 2o.--Col. q. II.
Humphrey OF El Reno. Okla. today
assumed managership OF the INSISTS
eippi section OF the barge line on tho
Mississippi and Warrior rivers. lie
succeeds I. T. Cavanagh who was
drowned In the Mississippi at Mem
phls In April last.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Pleads Guilty.

Fred Coulson. charged with as
slUlting @. +. Garrison by striking
him with "A wind shield during an
argument at the local Ford agency
June "a, entered a plea OF guilty to
the accusation at his trial before
Justice II. J. Gray yesterday and
paid n fine Of $40 and costs as
sessed against him by the court.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Nco Reduction
on All BIOuses

Vandever's Blouse Section al
ways has attraction for women
who demand smart and new ef-
fects in blouse styledom. Dur
ing this entire week you may
choose any blouse in our stocks
at 20 per cent less than regular
price.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Knit UnderWear at
Special Reductions

Women'p Forest Mills" Union
Suits, with either tight or loose
knee, open or closed gore, pink
or white; values to $1.35. Spe-
cial at .S9c
Women's fine Isle Union Suits
with tight or loose knee, open or
closed gore, values to $3.50
lOr. ooC
Women's silk hsle Union Suits
with the large umbrella leg and
closed gore, values to SO. Spe-
cial, the suit :. -. :. -. $1.65
Women's Union Suits with the
tops Of glove silk and the lower
part of fine Isle, all sizes, values
to 49,. Special, the suit at $l.95
Women's fine Isle Union Suits
with the tight or loose knee, open
or closed gore, values to So. Spe-
clai Tor $l.So
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21

tho oklahoma City chapter of the
Red Cross and a nurse Will be sent to
Bethany tomorrow to assist In the
work
No details regarding the reported
epidemic were received. but 1t Is
believed here that there are only a
few cases of the disease at Bethany.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
All Wash Dresses
$3.50 Discount

Organdies, Voiles, Nets and Cling
hams in most attractive models.
All are exceptionally good values
at regular prices, making this
reduction Of more than ordinary
interest TO those who want to
practice economy.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21

Do not continue TO struggle with
problem which classified advertising
could solve for you. Use World Want
,Vgf
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Silk Dresses at
Half Price

Our entire stocks of Silk Dresses
reduced this week to one-half
regular prices.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Druperies Reductions

Here is a group Of specials from
the Draperies Section that will
permit some real economy in re-
placing or providing one or
more rooms with attractive
drapery.
36-inch Cretonne in floral de-
signs, colors green, rose and
brown, regularly soc, special for
today, yard .............. sec
Ecru Marquisette, plain centers
with ribbed borders, regularly
Toe. Special for today. the
yard ...<........-......5 Sac
Short lengths Of Scoth Madras
for over draperies, 36 inches
wide, in colors of blue, rose and
green, regularly SO, special for
today, at yard ~. ..$1.25
Figured Swiss in plain white and
colored dots, 36 inches wide,
regularly zoe, special, the
y"iU ''' .. -. ..s'" cOS
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21

ROBERT a. McBIRNEY. Funeral
Director. Phone 456-isi. s2i South
Main. --Advt.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Up tot $2S Hats for
OnIU $2.9S

One lot Of dark Hats that we de-
eide must be closed out quickly.
Values up to S25. Special
for $2.98
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
Pink NainsOOk Underwear
Slammed to EmbrOider

Pajamas in one-piece style in
dainty designs for French knots
and lazy daisy stitch, priced So
Gowns stamped on fine quality
pink nainsook, very special
value at 49,. $3.50
Teddies--a large assortment of
pink nainsook teddies, stamped.
Price SAYS and So
Camisoles and Corset Covers in
dainty designs for French em-,
broidery. French knot and lazy
daisy stitch, all sizes, priced $1.25
Stamped Knickcrs to match, sl.95
These garments are. entirely
made, requiring only the en-
broidery to complete them,
BalcoDy--Main Floor
a
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-07-21
$500 Table Cloths
Special at 1898

Mercerized Table Cloths, extra
good quality. size TOXIC, sells
regularly at SIS. Special
lot ............ $3.S6
Napkins to match, a SO the set
quality, special, 6 for only $1.69
New Store Hours During July