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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

Inc electlon OF Wells was the most
important business transacted by the
county court Monday. Bonds of coun-
" officials elected in August were ap-
groved: and some officials sworn in
Bradley, Tom Robinson, T. Jack jacob
WllHam t. Carmichael and ]. H Land
were officials sworn in.
Inc $1,000 bond of Sheriff Perry was
approved. So, also. were the two bonds
presented by p. H. Crump, county
They were signed by the Fidelity and
Deposit company Of Maryland The
Maryland Casualty company supplied
the sheriff's bond. :
individuals signed the bonds of the
Constables Paul H. Workman and A. e.
Beatty, who were not present Monday.
Wells also filed $4,000 bond following
MS election to the assessorship. The
United States Fidelity and Guarantee
company supplied hts bond.
Squire Jack J. Mcnamara nomina ted
Wells to fill out Condon's unexpired
term Magistrate j. H. Helms, Aaron
II. Cohen and c. r. Connell seconded
the nomination. but Connell had
speech up his sleeve, and officially gets
credit for the second
~ have known Dave Wells for %
years. Council said. I'VE were bare
foot boys together and schoolmates. 1t
gives me great pleasure to nominate
an old schoolmate and close personal
friend for this place"
Dave was elected and the magistrate
insisted upon a speech.
" AS you all know, am not a speech
maker" Wells said. But l here and
now promise to give you the best there
is in me during my time in office.
have been a member of the county
court only since April. 1919. My asso-
riations here have been pleasant and it
Is with genuine regret that l have ten
dered you my resignation" ..
- A big round of applause followed THE
close of the speech. Wells probably
was the most popular member of the
county court. Many spectators Joined in.
Thoughtful friends made Wells desk
in the courtroom assume holiday at
tire, with several beautiful floral Of
ferings
Following his speech, Wells bond was
approved by the court, and Ed Cren-
shaw, deputy county and probate court
clerk swore in the new official.
Judge +. M. Guthrie. of probate court,
who was elected in August, was sworn
In for his ne wterm late Saturday by
Chancellor Israel H. Peres, County
Trustee Crump is in Battle Creek,
Mich He will be sworn in when he
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

Dempsey apparently was in as PER-
rect condition as on the Fourth Of
July at Toledo last year. In his daily
workouts he has exhibited every indi-s
cation OF having regained his quickness
OF eye, and his work showed no III eff
fects Of II months OF idleness
Miske, likewise. was In excellent
form. While he has not the champions
neetness OF foot. hts friends pointed
out that he is the only man who ever
fought Dempsey ten rounds without be-,
ing knocked off his feet He WAS bet-
ter today than at any time before, they
said and asserted that a Troublesome
spinal ailment which interfered with his
work last year has been removed. Like
Dempsey Miske has had a long rest.
having had but one fight in IA months.
Both men in age, weight, height and
reach are fairly well matched Demp-
sey IL 26 and Miske Is q, Both expect
TO enter the ring at about 100 pounds.
Dempsey Is six feet. one and q quarter
inches tall. and the challenger a quar-
ter Of inch less. the champion has q
reach Of rs inches as compared TO
Miske's n.
ing ten rounds at st. Paul on May
3, 1918, 10 no decision, and six rounds
at Philadelphia on Nov. rs. Of the same
year, with the same result.
Dempsey and Miske were not due to
step into the ring much before 3;sO
The third man in the ring, chosen
yesterday after an all-night session.
which threatened for a time to send
Dempsey and Kearns out Of town in
a hum Is Jim Dougherty. OF Philadel-
phia. Dougherty was the choice Of
ter Eekersall, Of Chicago will be the
time keeper Emerson w. Dickerson,
OF Grand Rapids. Mich. president Of
the Central league, win referee the pre-
liminaries
Dempsey is supremely confident of
victory, but he expects Miske to give
him n desperate battle.
Il shall try to win as quickly a.
possible" the champion said. Il have
not made the mistake Of believing that
! am going TO have picnic Miske Is
tough. can take and give punishment
and is a dangerous hitter. ! fought
him twice and was shaken to my heels
both times. | have worked as hard for
this fight as did for willard and will
T They ts G @ Gna Mse q i Slsser and heaw
Ter than when he fought me before.
That means that he will be that much
| harder They also tell me he Is in
, shape s.l Bst he has nothing on me n
Miske declared that he was trained
for the fight Of his career and con-
fldent OF winning.
Dempsey couldn't knock me out In
our previous engagements and feel
certain he won't be able to turn the
trick today" Miske said This is
the chance / have been waiting for.
am bigger, carry more weight and am
a better fighter than | was when !
met Dempsey two years ago and viii
carry the fight to him. But ! won
be careless / am not going to predict
that am going to knock Dempsey out,
but I am going to give him the greatest
fight he ever had Dempsey Is a ter
rifle hitter, but my previous engage
hit him"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
POLAND PROTESTS TO
LEAGUE AGAINST ATTACK

WARSAW. Sept. g. (By the Assoc
ciated Press) Protest TO the league Of
nations against attacks by Lithuanian
troops upon the Poles north Of Suwaih
has been made by the Polish govern
ment. 1t is pointed out that state
OF war does not exist between the two
countries.
Russian Bolshevik are supporting the
Lithuanians in advancing into the dis
puted region In Northeastern Poland,
says an official communication issued
here today.
Bearing down on the north" the
statement says. Lithuanian troops
supported by Eolsheviki continue TO at
tack Polish detachments. and are NOV
ing In the direction OF Suwalki and Au-
gustowo."
In political circles the action of the
Lithuanians Is taken to indicate prob
ably serious complications in peace
Negotiations, as It is virtually impossible
for Poland to reach an agreement with
the Russian soviet government regard :
ing the northeastern boundaries OF this
country without having an understand
ing with LAthuania.
Some days ago Llthuania Informed
Poland she desired to remain a neutral
country and asked that Polish troops
should not cross the frontier. which
was guarded by the Lithuanian army.
The Lithuanian army consists OF
about 80, 900 men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

Brotherhood Railroad Carmen, Chick
asaw Lodge No. 116.
Sheet Metal Workers No 227.
Building Custodians.
Blacksmiths and Helpers.
agents.
Machinists' union.
Beverage workers.
Milk drivers.
Freight Handlers and Helpers.
Bricklayers.
Moving Picture operators.
Electrical workers.
Postoffice clerks.
Marine Engineers association.
brotherhood Locomotive Engineers.
Meat Cutters and Butchers union.
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks.
BARRIERS.
Steam and Operating Engineers.
Brotherhood Railway Clerks,
DIVISION 2
FiremeT and Oilers.
Iron Molders.
Amalgamated Association Street and
Electric Railwa" employees.
Waterman union.
Cereal Beverage and Soft Drink
drivers.
Printing Pressmen.
School Teachers.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Boilermakers
Brotherhood Railroad Carmen.
Switchmen.
brotherhood Railway Clerks, Ex-
press lodge.
Maiers.
Stereotypers.
Hardwood Lumber inspectors
Bakers
Painters and Decorators.
Stage employees.
Retail clerks.
Typographical union.
Steamfitters.
Sawyers and Filters.
DIVISION 3.
Brotherhood Railroad Carmen, La
mar Lodge 1888
Plumbers.
Brotherhood Railroad Carmen. Lodge
1887.
Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen
and Engineers.
Portable and Hosting engineers.
Sheet Metal workers.
Tailors' union.
Broommakers.
Millwrights.
Leather workers
Garment workers.
Jewelry workers.
Carpenters.
Cigarmakers.
Cleaners. Overs and Pressers.
International Brotherhood Firemen
and Oilers.
Maintenance of Way and Shop La
borers.
Stationary Firemen and Oilers.
International Hodcarriers' union-
Building laborers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

y
The parade was declared to be the
largest in the history of organized la
bor. There was touch of color here
and there and, with popular airs played
by three bands, enthusiasm among the
workers as well as the spectators
reached high degree.
From the ''devir' to the men who put
out fires, the parade was full Of novel
ties. The Typographical union is cred
tied with putting the devil in the
line. 1t represented the time-honored
emblem Of their profession.
Firemen Cheered.
Striking firemen in position Of van
tage in the front division drew cheers
from the crowds at various street in
tersections. Swinging jauntily along
they we're as proud and happy as any
of the way the union has held together
through the seige of the strike.
, One OF the most perfect showings Of
9the day was made by the steamfitters
1Attired in new blue overalls and black
caps, they presented pretty picture.
Street car men with their uniforms of
blue and with the pleasure Of seeing
them and not having to hear fare
please" when you meet them, were well
-sceiyed.
ljGe thing noticed about the parade
was the general excellence Of marching
Con rary to the usual custom of strag-
RIinl. lines, the men did well in preserv-
ing straight lines and keeping step.
At Edgewood park in the afternoon
speeches by leaders in the Nonpartisan
Political club were-on the program
In an entertainment way, plenty OF
contests and other features were pro-
vided for old and young.
Downtown the city presented Sum
day appearance. Few business estab-
lishments were open. The offices for a
great part remained closed. No mail
deliveries were made. At the postoffice
the general delivery and stamp win
dows we're upon until 10 am.
All railroad freight stations were
closed Shipments were not received by
the lines nor were any deliveries made
The parade was unusual in that no
police headed the line of march. This
Is the outgrowth Of the controversy
between the unions and the city com
mission. especially the fire and police
departments
A labor day message from Samuel
\ Gompers president Of the American
Federation OF Labor, was &c he read
at the exercises in the afternoon.
Following is the order in which the
unions lined UP for the parade:
-. DIVISION /.
Grand marshal and aides.
Trades and Labor Council.
FIrefighters.
Coopers union.
Carbonated water Wagon drivers.
Boot and Shoe workers,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

The crowds Monday morning gained
some satisfaction at watching the la
Dor parade, and scores who were not
upon Main street were also given the
opportunity OF seeing "Lasses" Whites
minstrel parade. which moved over
downtown streets, but was careful not
to get on Main street. owing to the
police dictum that to 90 so would mean
arrest Of all in the parade
Superintendent Davidson. of the
Baptist Memorial hospital. attempted
Monday to have clowns and other per-
formers OF the circus visit the Crippled
Children's hospital on Lamar avenue,
and give a free exhibition for the lit
tie bed ridden patients It was thought
for a time that this could be arranged
when the circus abandoned its plan
for a parade. The plan proved impos-
sible, however, because the performers
had scattered for rest when the parade
was definitely called off, Officials Of
the circus expressed great regret that
they had not known Of the hospital and
its patients In time 10 arrange for a
free show for the Riddles. All said that
they wchld have been glad to have
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
HOLDING or MACSWINEY
DENOUNCED BY UNIONS

PORTSMOUTH, England Sept, g.
Trade union congress, at which II was
expected many grave Industrial ques-
tons. including the coal crisis, would
be considered, convened this morning.
II was attended by more than $50 dele
gates, representing $500, 900 workers
One OF the earliest acts OF the con-
gress was the adoption OF a resolution
expressing horror and indignation" at
the governments attitude In the case
Of Lord Mayor MacSwiney. Of Cork,
and declaring that labor will hold the
government responsible" for tha death
OF the lord mayor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
l2S,O0O REDS ARE
HELD IN PRUSSIA

PARIS. Sept. 6.--The foreign office
announced today that $4,000 Russian
soviet soldiers are refugees in East
Prussia. The allies are not satisfied
with the conditions Of their internment,
the announcement said. and have asked
their ambassadors in Berlin to demand
that Germany intern the Russians, ac-
Cording TO international usage. The al
lies particularly demand that the refu-
gees be disarmed and kept within in
ternment camps.
The American commissioner in Ber-
lin has been asked TO join the allied
protest and has asked Washington for
the allies IL that several hundred soviet
soldiers left East Prussia, attacked the
fortress OF Ossowic and then returned
to internment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
WHAT cox THINKS OF HARDING
il morrow
RUN-OFF ELECTION
ON IN MISSISSIPPI

JACKSON Miss. Sept g. tSpl)--A
congressional run-off primary is in
progress today in the First district be-
tween E. S. Gambler, OF Corinth. In
cumbent, and ], +. Rankin, Of Tupelo.
and in the Second district between Or.
b. G. Lowery, OF Blue Mountain and
A. c. Anderson, Of Ripley. The First
and Second districts are in North Mis-
sissipp
Chief interest Is CentereA in the race
between Lowrey and Anderson, the
former candidate being an avowed sup
porter Of the Wilson adminstratio
while the latter is linked with the Var
daman administration crowd.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
BACK FROM ENCAMPMENT

JACKSON, Tenn. Sept g. (Spl)--
Privates X, u, Rice and r. l. Hamp-
ton, Of Company l. local unit OF the
national guards OF Tennessee. have re-
turned from Camp Perry, O.. where they
spent rs days attending the national
rife and pistol matches. Privates Rice
and Hampton were selected for their
proficiency as marksmen at the state
enCampment of the Tennessee troops
at Camp John Sewer. These two men
Nere ariong the rs selected to represent
Tennessee at the national matches
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
Big STILL IS FOUND
UPON RIVER ISLAND

The supply of corn liquor coming into
Memphis Monday was many, many
gallons shy following a raid early sun
day by Sheriff Perry, deputies from his
office and officers from DeSoto county,
Miss on No Mans Land" an island
in the river opposite Lakeview. The
largest still discovered In years. Perry
said, was found and destroyed.
The officers. working on a tip. rowed
across from i.akeview to The island and
after di'ficuit travelling through
canebreak discovered the plant The
worm and other. smaller parts Of the
still were brought back TO Memphis.
Fifteen barrels Of mash were found
ready to be made into white muie,'
No operators were found near the place.
On investigation the officers discov-
cred o well constructed secret passage
through the canebrake from the waters
edge TO the still. The still had a 100
gallon daily capacity, Perry declared.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
MRS. LANN7GAN FINDS ONE
BIG "ONTON" OMITTED IN
ANNUAL LABOR PARADE
nv Z. q. ..

"d the pcarade, Mrs
her friend negbor
no acusha didn't IT'S but little I've
the do
fs said Mrs Lsnngan meaningy I'm broke thank
HiVen credit is good"
ut should be- Mrs Branngan agreed pacidly
Brannigan" angriIy
cast dipcrsions o Charackther?"
"Av
If did to
a brick. But wild m alIin intention
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
DEMPSEY DEPENDS upon
PUNCH IN T|TULAR MILL;
M|SKE FANS CONFIDENT.

BENTON HARBoR, Mich, Sept 6-Jack Dempsey,
heavyweight champion of the world saked the crown he
won from Jess Willard IA months ago Toledo his hard
hitting prowess in tenround nodecision bout with Billy
Miske ST. Paul. for premier stc champion il was
said, was guaranteed a minimum of $50000
Dempsey the favorite but with every prospect of
hard fight So confident Mskes St Paul hackers of his
ability to stick the limit they freely that the blows from
the that Willard the floor times in the first
round could not stop the challenger and that would be his
feet fighting when the last bell rings
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

given the tots treat il such had been
possible.
The Hagenbeck- Wallace shows ar
rived in Memphis Sunday afternoon
from Cairo after several hours delay.
Center poles for the big top were up
by nightfall but were preceded by erec-
ton Of the cookhouse and animal and
horse tents by several hours An I'M
usually large crowd gathered at the
Tot on North Parkway during the
afternoon.
The Hagenbeck- Wallace shows, an
Indiana outfit, is considered one OF the
largest tented organizations on the road
today.
One in going over the Tot" Sunday
afternoon noticed no few unusual APP
paratus and paraphernalia. Billy Curtis.
who Is boss workingman. has a new
device this season for canvas moving.
Consisting Of several spools this device
rolls canvas up much as one winds
thread and instead Of folding the spools
are laced on wagons. At the next stand
the canvas merely is unwound.
The circus matinee performance
began at o'clock and the night show
at pm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
ObregOn Elected
President On Face.
Of Unofficial Vote

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 6.-Gen. Aware
Obregon, candidate of the liberal con-
stitutionalist party, won decisive vic
tory in the elections held throughout
the republic yesterday for president, ac-
cording to scattering unofficial advices.
His opponent was Alfred Robes Domin-
guez nominated by the national repub-
lican aprty. The vote Is reported to
have been extremely light and no re-
ports of disorders have been received
Changes in the cabinet have been re-
ported imminent, but Miguel Alessio
Robes, private secretary to Provisional
President de la Huerta, declared last
night that none of the present cabinet
members had offered to resign and
that the provisional president was not
thinking of m aking any changes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
MGcSWiney every
Lou" And Sinking
But Mind ActiUe

LONDON, Sept. 6.-Terence Mac
swiney, lord mayor Of Cork, spent a
restless night at the Brixton prison,
were he is continuing a hunger strike
Degun on Aug. IL, in protest against
his arrest by British authorities. Father
Dominic, private chaplain to the mayor,
visited the prison this morning and on
leaving said that MacSwiney was very
low"
Sean MacSwiney, brother of the may
&or, spent the night with him.
Y AT noon il was announced that Mac
Swiney showed signs of much greater
weakness, although he was still con-
scious and his mind was active. His
face was more drawn and he was paler.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
10 TO Is BELIEVED
BURNED TO DEATH

KLAMATH FALLS. Ore. Sept. g.
From 10 TO Is persons are believed to
have been burned to death here early
today in fire which destroyed the
Hotel Houston, the opera house and
other business and dwelling houses
nearby. The police say eight bodies
have been taken from the ruins Of the
hotel which was filled with Labor DAY
visitors
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
PADUCAH NEEDS COAL.

PADtCAH Ky. Sept. s SpID-pa-
ducah's industrial plants and city utili-
ties are facing a critical shortage N
coal and unless relief supply is oh
taincd within short time VIII he forced
TO close Representatives Of the city S
Industries will confer with railroad Of
ilCials 70 study the situation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
HARDING TO SPEAK
AT OKLAHOMA FAIR

ARDMORE. Okla. Sept 6.-Senator
Harding, Republican nominee for the
presidency. will speak at the Oklahoma
state fair at Oklahoma City In October
according to an announcement here to-
day by Jake j. Hamon, Republican ma
tional committeeman from Oklahoma
who returned this morning from con
ference with Senator Harding at Marion
The date on which the nominee is 10
speak was not announced
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
UtT|MATUM SENT
TO UTHUAN|A BY
POLE GOVERNMENT

LONDON. Sept. 6.-The Polish gov
eminent has dispatched note TO Lithu-
ania. the tenor of which amounted 10
an ultimatum, says a Warsaw dispatch
to the London Times today.
The note says that unless Llthuarlia
completely halts the southwark move
ment OF her troops Poland will be fore
ed TO consider that a state OF war exists
between the two countries. A fun
statement Of the case has been forward
ed TO the league OF nations.
IL Is reported the Lithuanians al
ready have occupied Augustowo. 20
miles southwest of Suwalki.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
MEMPHIS PAYS TRIBUTE TO
/ LABOR; BUSINESS TAKING
DAY OFF FOR CELEBRA TON

Memphis Monday paid tribute to labor Stores banks offices and
employees holiday
enables these establish
to their toward prosperity.
o'clock
all
Labor
the march declared
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

him for place? Or will he peradventurs
be entirely self sufficient and be able
to proceed alone, unmindful Of precept
or example, undeterred by any influ-
ence counter to his own?
For myself l am frank and positive
in saying l would rather have the coun-
sci of the senate than of all the political
bosses of any party in America.
feel that in this campaign especially
strong emphasis must be made on what
quirement, viz, that we seek again a
government of laws and not of men,
that instead of searching for a super
man to guide us in the presidency we
choose one near the normal.
The community of endeavor which
made" the little city ] love to call
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06

'Als, her friend agreed, an l have
my suspicion av what your intention
may be. But to make long tail short,
as the butcher said when he cut off
the coddle appendix av his canine
twas a wonderful pearade an wan that
iinflects crate honor on the organized
labor av Memphis"
Go on wild your story" urged her
neighbor. Like the pawnbroker, I'm
all inthrust"
We'll, said Mrs. Lannigan, II saw
a few English in the lion of march, but
the rest were human an | mlsdoubt not
but what the capitalists had a heart
spasm livery time the noble travellers
planted their troubles on the Strate.
The theatrical implyes was brave look
in bunch of daddy bucks. hut they
passed on, niyer givin' a thot to the
pass | was achiN to have"
Can We pass on your face" Queried
Mrs. Brannigan, trfle maliciousy.
Il could if | had your cheek Mrs
Lannigan responded dryly We'll as
was sayin when ye corrupted me-
the bricNayees' onion kim next, an
their faces showed their noble princl-
pies were as solid as the stuff they
handled.
II was sure taken wild the Inferno
tional Brotherhood av Lather Workers
and Hoarse Goods" Mrs. Lannigan
continued. I'D accept amy wan av
thin as on-in-law an bless the day
got him"
THE Typographical Onion
"Yis, tripe an onions sure go we'll to-
gether." commented Mrs Brannigdn.
tbs the printers an not the vege-
table I'm deludin' to-" explained Mrs.
Lannigan indulgenty, They marched
along is bowld as We phase Wild de divil
himself-the janitor Of our future home
--msleadin the precision
"Spake for yourself, Mrs. Lannigan,
broke in her friend.
Il am" Mrs. Lannigan responded
ian for the rest av us wake mortalS
Continued nm Poo G Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
CANTON WOMEN REGISTER

CANTON, Miss, Sept 6, (Spl)-
Registration OF women went into effect
here Saturday and the women Of Madi.
son county began to flock to the regis
ter's office. The first woman in Can
ton 20 register was Mrs. S. s. Leitch
proprietor OF Tylda inn. The second
was Miss NJ, v Dudley. business wom-
N and social worker.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
LITHUANIA SUGGESTS
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS

PARIS. Sept. 6.--Lithuania has sug-
gested that peace negotiations with the
Poles be held in Mariampol, to the
southwest OF Kovno. 1t was announced
today, Poland probably will accept. ac-
cording to the French foreign office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-06
THOUSANDS DISAPPOINTED
WHEN CIRCUS PARADE is
CALLED OFF; CLASH FEARED

Thousands OF who to
glimpse OF the big parade the
Guiding hundreds kdd
familiar rumble of the g decorated failed
downtown Officials of
after arrival from Cairo that mixup
parade of the
the condition
naradeN hc bpd