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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
MOB THREATENS
TO LYNCH NEGRO
Who SLEW GIRL

MERIDIAN, Miss, April 20. (Spl.)---
Great excitement prevailed here last
night around the county jail where a
mob of several hundred men gathered
for the avowed purpose of lynching Lu-
die Martin, negro, arrested in connec-
tion with the murder of Miss Carrie
Hatcher. The crowd lacked leadership
and when told by the officers that there
was nothing certain about the evidence
connecting the negro with the crime
they dispersed Threats were made by
Chief of Police Mollett to put them all
in Jail.
Martin was arrested here Monday and
charged with the murder of Miss
Hatcher.
The sheriff who made the arrest stat
ed that he did SO on statement al
legged to have been made by Martins
wife to posse which arrested her, that
her husband told her he had killed the
Hatcher, girl The coroner's jury has
been called to meet today to report
on the case.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
False Labels On
Feed Shipments
Alleged In Bills

Two more violations of the pure food
and drug act were sets forth in bills of
information and order for process filed
against the Phoenix Cotton OIL compa-
NY of Memphis, and the Brownsville
Cotton Oil and Ice company of Browns
vile, Tenn.
1t is alleged that the Memphis concern
shipped quantity of sacks contain
ing different feed products to Kansas
in 1913 bearing false labels as to the
coftents The firm pleaded guilty to a
similar charge heard in the United
States district court for the Western
district of Tennessee in 1918 and was
fined $50 and costs.
Shipments of feed containing Al per
cent cottonseed meal are alleged to have
been made by the Brownsville company
in January, 1919, bearing improper Ia
bells in an attempt to evade partial IN,
ternal revenue tax The firm pleaded
guilty to a similar offense in 1918 and
was fined $3.50 and costs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20

NEWS Sc TAR TO HAVE
BEST L. UIPPED PLANT IN
+. DIXIE BY SEPTEMBER /

per, thus placing all these departments
upon the one floor. Storage rooms for
paper and supplies will also he located
on the ground floor thus provided, The
second floor Of the present building
will be utilized for the editorial rooms
and the telegraph department OF the
paper and also for tho Associated Press
and private telegraph wires,
Present plans have not definitely dis
posed of the third and fourth floors Of
the building, and they may be retained
and utilized by the paper for additional
storage rooms, circulation department,
etc.
The present equipment of the paper
will be greatly added to and enlarged
and mechanical equipment has already
been contracted for to enable The
News Scimitar when 1t occupies its
new home, TO be be modernly and thor
oughly equipped
The growth of the paper and need of
larger quarters as well as more me-
chanical equipment, has made the
change in location necessary, according
to Bernard l.. Cohn, general manager.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20

On or before Sept. /. The News
Scimitar will be quartefed in its new
building, the four-story brick structure
on Union avenue. near Third street,
now occupied by the Lilly Carriage COM
pany. with one of the most efficient
and best equipped plants for the pro-
duetion OF newspaper in the South.
This announcement was made Tuesday,
following official confirmation OF ri-
mors that the deal for the building had
been closed. The price paid for the
building was not disclosed.
The present four story brick building
Will be utilized by The News Scimitar
and plans for remodeling it into a
thoroughly modern and up-to-date
newspaper plant are now being drafted
by Hanker & Cairns. architects. In
addition a new one-story building will
be constructed in tho rear of the four
story building.
The first floor of the new building
and the addition in the rear. will be
utilized for the business offices and
the ermechanical departments of the pa
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
INSPECTOR FINDS
ELEVATOR IS 0. K,

Charles Carnes, negro elevator boy
at the postoffice, was radiating smiles
from his benign countenance at a high
rate of speed Tuesday, not even the
general depression cast over Memphis
by the unsettled weather had any eff
feet on Charlie. And it was all be-
cause L. G. Jones' government me-
chanical inspector With headquarters in
Atlanta, had just completed an inves-
tigation Of Charles human uplifter and
found everything in ace-high condf-
ton.
"Yes, sub, boss" said Charlie, Il
knew she'd be alright. cause | spends
most OF my time down among them
cogs and cables in the basement and
ef do say it myself, I know the diff
f'unce between a ball of waste and
q grease cup"
Mr.. Jones has just completed an in
spection tour of the government build
ings in the Southeastern division. and
will return to Atlanta at an early date
to further his Investigations from that
point
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
j. S. ECONOMIC
AFFAIRS SHOWING
BIG IMPROVEMENT
After War PROBLEMS, lnClud>
ing High Living Cost, Dis
play Tendency to Return to
Normal.

Scirnitar,l
WASHINGTON. April 20 Economic
conditions in the United States, includ-
ing the whole range of factors from
the high cost of living to the unrest
in the ranks OF labor and the tremen-
dous financial burdens left by the war.
are showing distinct tendency toward
improvement. They are not changing
rapidly, but such changes as have been
noted are for the better.
This, In substance, Ii the UNDER
lying thought of the responses thai
have been given the writer to the
inquiry Just completed among Off
Cials OF different branches of the. gov
ernment as to the business outlook In
the United States. The railway strike
served to crystaiize opinion. There
seems unanimous agreement that.
while mischieyous persons have taken
advantage of labor troubles to intertect
their own ambitions and doctrines, the
outlaw strike was but'another nlanifes-
tation of the economic troubles
brouhgt by the war.
Conservative Opinion.
Searching beneath the surface, con-
government find much that ails Amer
ica-ali sorts OF ills that follow in the
wake of war. And where political prom
Use and partisan defense is not In
volved but the viewpoint Is broad
there Is an admission that time alone
can bring reliof--that an immediate re-
adjustment cannot be, expected. Amer
lea, as one member OF the cabinet ex-
pressed It, thought the price OF human
CONTINUED on Poge IA, Column ID
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
Cabinet Discusses
Routine Matters

WASHINGTON. April 2o--Preslnen,
Wilson met with his cabinet today foi
fall. As on last Wednesday, when .,
special meeting was called to consider
the railroad strike, cabinet members
went 10 Lhe presidents study in tho
White House. It was said that various
matters, more or less routine, were
considered
The mebtlng lasted an hour and a
quarter, It was said that tho railroad
strike situation and International prob
lens affecting Mexico md Germany
were mentioned only In general wny
in the discussion OF topics called TO tho
presldents attention by his secretary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
State g. D. p. In
Session At DOUer

DOVER. Del. April 20-The Re-
publican state convention was held here
TODAY for the selection Of Delaware s
six delegates to the national convcn-
tion in Chicago. Interest cNntered In
the fight Of Gov. Townsend for one Of
the seats. The governors friends
claimed that the faction led by r.
Coleman Dupont would control the con-
vention and that the governor would
be elected by substantial majority.
Leaders Of the Independents headed by
Alfred l. Dupont, were equally as op-
tlnnlstIc In their clAima
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
MAY BEAUTIFY GROUND
AROUND SWIMMING POOL

Members OF the city planning COM
mission have not discussed their plans
together to any extent yet, but indi-
Wdual members have a number OF ideas
that they will place before their fellow
members at once. Dan Wolf for cx-
ample, believes that the commission
should ask the cooperation of the park
commission in beautifying the ground
around the city swimming pool on
North Main street, near Keel It
might be made an attractive little park
with a few shrubs and flowers, but
now the banks are merely unsightl,'
piles of CLAY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
Associated Press
Holds Convention

NEW YORK. April 20-Members Of
the Associated Press met at the Wal
five directors four advisory boards and
auditing and nominating committees
At n luncheon in connection with the
meeting, President Frank p. Noyes. OF
the Washington Star. proposed toast
to President Wilson. saying In offer
ing a toast the formal wish for health
Is usually OF little significance with
us this year. in our only toast. II is our
custom to offer the case is profoundly
different for. very earnestly, very hope
fully and very sincerely we drink to the
health, the full restored health, OF the
president of the United States"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
ONE KILLED, MANY HURT
IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 2o.--A ey-
clone swept through the southern spor-
here, about II O'Clock this morning. de-
molishing a nuFaber OF house. Capt.
Mulloy, whose home was destroyed, WAS
Killed and a number OF people are re-
ported inInrsd.
portion Of Carroll county this morning
destroying a number OF houses seven
miles east OF Mckenzie. So far no lives
are known 10 have been loEt. Some
stock was killed. An accompanying
heavy rainfall caused washout on ths
Naab vile chattanooga a. St. Louis
railway between Hico and Mckenzie.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
PASTOR CALLED TO NAVY.

CORINTH Miss, April 20. (Spl)--
Rev Walter l. Thompson, pastor Of
the Waldron Street Christian church,
has been called on the officers reserve
and given an option for service with
army or the navy and he chose tho
navy, He left last night on orders for
San Francisco, where he win be chap
lain at the United States naval train
ing station. with the rank OF lieutenant.
The church of which he was pastor
adopted resolutions Of regret at his
departure. but Immediately sent call
70 Rev, l.. c. Caravan, of Hartselle,
Ala
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20

Reports reached here shortly before
noon that five persons were killed In
the storm and many injured at Glenn.
eight miles east OF Corlnth. West Point
and other towns in this section OF the
state are cut off.
Telegraph aGd telephone wires are
down In many sections Of Northeast
and East Mississippi and II Is not yet
known how many deaths occurred or
the extent Of the property damage.
A report from Laurel Is TO the effect
that several deaths occurred at Bay
Springs and news reached New Albany
today that the tornado entirely wiped
out Ingomar, a town i9 miles south
OF that place, seven lives being lost in
that town and immediate vicinity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
HOSPITAL DRIVE
TOTAL RAISED TO
$23O,659 TUESDAY
Women Set Pace in Second
Days Reports of Progress
Made In Big Campaign for
Methodist Institution.

The women are setting the pace in
the Methodist hospital campaign. Both
Monday and Tuesday, teams composed
OF women workers held honors for
turning in the largest amount of
pledges. Mrs. B. +. Turner, captain Of
team No. IS, led the field Tuesday with
contributions totaling $9,4SO. Mrs. r.
A. Smith, captain of team No. 4, was a
close second with $93S1, and Mrs. c.
c. Brown, captain Of team No. was
third with 1912. The best total that
any of the teams composed of men
could report Tuesday was $4,6S5, turned
In by Joe b. Hyde, captain of team
Monday, Mrs. c. Il. Brewer, captain
of team No. 8, held the honors.
The second largest subscription for
the day was announced by telegraph,
Mrs. B. f. Turner receiving a message
from Mrs. j. G. Rainer, that she might
be depended upon for a subscription for
$4,000 as soon as she could return home
to sign up.
With over $3.50, 900 pledged at the end
of the second day, leaders are conf
dent that the 100000 goal will be
reached with little difficulty, although
the success of the drive depends large
ly upon mass of smaller subscriptions
to be had only by hard work on the
part of the teams.
Reports from the 25 teams Tuesday,
as tabulated by headquarters, follow:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
LIDE HEADS TRAVELLERS.

CORINTH. Miss. April 90. (spIO-
At the meeting Of the travelling men
here Saturday night J. H. Lide was
chosen president for the coming year.
He was recently chosen the representa-
tive OF this post at the state meeting
at Meridian and also delegate to the
national convention at Portland In June.
Other officers chosen we're @. +. Hnl
vice president; B. r. Warriner, secre-
treasurer; c. G. Sanders, assist +.
ant secretary-treasurer, and J. v BY
NUM- press agent. -7F sH'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
CIGAR MAKERS ADOPT
SEVEN-H0UR WORK DAY

CLEVELAND, April 2O-A seven
hour working day in the United States,
Canada, Porto Rico and Cuba, was
adopted by the International Cigar Ma
kers' union convention here last night
by a vote Of .37S to 1902. 1t will be-
come effective May 1, 1921.
Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation OF Labor, and
first vice president of the Cigar Makers
union, led the fight for the even-hour
day standard.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
STORM HITS BAY SPRINGS.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. April ga
Telephone message received here at noon
today from Laurel Is to the effect that
a cyclone swept Bay Springs, county
seat OF Jasper county. about rs miles
north OF Laurel. this morning, demolish-
ing buildings and causing loss, OF ne
According to the message. the sheriff o.
Jasper county, a Miss Moore, music
teacher at the schoolhouse, ano Mrs,
cakes and daughter are among thoss
killed All wires are down leading 10
raw Springs. and further information
is not available at present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
M'KENZlE Is HIT
BY THUNDERSTORM

MKEN2IE, TenM :. April 20 tSpl)---
A terrific win and rain storm passed
through this section, travelling from
west 70 east, at am, today, blowing
down houses, trees and fences and
causing considerable property damage
SO Ear as learned there were no deaths
although considerable live stock was
killed In wrecked barns
The ram was heaviest ever seen In
this section OF the country. Reports
reached here this morning that the
tracks OF the Nashville, Chattanooga d
st Louis railroad had been washed out
between Huntingdon and Mckenzie
stopping traffic. Telegraph and tele'
phone wires are down In this section
Farms are badly washed and early crop'
destroyed. s
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
PHELAN DEFENDANT
in DIVORCE SUIT

A. r. Phelan, Of the Memphis Hat
con S3mpany was ,,Iad named ia o.dit deiendant ant IN
Monday by Mrs p. r. Phelan
Mrs Phelan alleged that they were
married on Sept. 4, 1919. and that on
April .. 1920 Phelan slapped her and
blacked her eye, threatening to XIII her
II she protested. She also alleged that
on the next day he beat her over the
head with his shoe She alleges that
they live on her property on the Macon
road. known as Green Hill farm. that
his income is in excess OF 5000 week
and she asks alimony pending litigation
and permanent alimony Charles NJ
BRYAN represents Mrs. phelan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
SHANNON REVERSES
CITY HALL PRACTICE

G. II. shannon, commissioner Of
finance, has reversed an old rule that
used to obtain in his office sometimes.
He recently approved an application
for the elimination of penalties on back
taxes due from widow who had been
unable to pay her taxes for several
years past, and on the same day. turned
down a request to charge off the pen
alties for the owner OF big apart
ment house, who also allowed his taxes
to get in arrears for two years.
"Favors OughA to be shown to peo-
pie who really need them" say Mr..
ting the tax money, the big owner
needn't come to me, for he'll get no
faNorg"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
REVIVAL AT HUNTSVILLE

Key oscar Haywood. OF New York,
evangelist at large for Calvary Bap-
tist church OF that city, is here con-
ducting revival meetings in the First
Baptist church OF which he was pastor
25 years ago The revival will continue
IndefinitrlN.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
NEGROES HOLD MEET.

The negro Republicans OF the county
held a convention In the courthouse last
week at which much enthusiasm was
shown and delegates elected to both
state and national conventions. a reso-
luton was adopted condemning the
"lily whites" as being filled with ran
cor against the negro and thus causing
race prejudice.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
GLEE CLUB TAKES TRIP.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, April 90
fSpl. )--The Mississippi College Glee
club has just scored brilliant success
here, having the privilege oS singing Ia
one OF the largest crowds they have yet
met They will leave here after a re.
ception has been given them by tn
students OF Blue Mountain college 70;
New Albany. oxford, Winona and Can.
ton, where they are 10 give programs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
TO ASK WAGE INCREASE.

CHICAGO, April 30. Conductors snd
motormen employed by the Chicago q :
face lines will present demands r
wages OF 81 and tl,0b an hour Tton
officials anneEnced today. ..TkE PIES
ont wage e1feement expires 31nc J..
Junior conductors and motornen are
paid 65 cents an hour and others 81
cents under the present scale
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
MISSING MECHANIC
BELIEVED KILLED:
BODY NOT FOUND

The disappearance Monday night of E. j. Reeder 80,
echacs residing at 552 Madison and the subsequent
discovery of his bloody and hat on the Frisco
about 200 feet east of the T. Haraan bridge with other ev
dence OF his having been down and mangd beneath the
wheels of passing train during the night started authorities
Tuesday investigation determine whether the
sugged and placed the tracks by thugs poss
hIe
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
U. s. INCREASES PAY.

WASHINGTON. April 2O.--Increased
pay for commanding officers and the
enlisted personnel OF the army. navy.
marine corps, coast guard and public
health service was agreed upon today
by house and senate conferees.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
COAL MINES IDLE.

PiTTsBuRG. Kan, April eO.--Ap-
proxlmately half OF the 10000 Kansas
coal miners are at work today, reports
gathered by the coal operators asso-
citation headquarters indicated this
morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
TERRIFIC STORM
SWEEPS EASTERN
SECTION OF STATE
BULLETIN.

Reports received by phone Memphis Tuesday afternoon
that the town of Ingoma miles from New Albany
Miss entirely wiped by the storm, building IN
the town being demolished persons killed is also
reported that rs 80 persons seriously injured The report
also Baker another village six miles out OF New Al
ba eveed two being killed there and several injured
ABERDEEN, Miss, April 20, (SpL)-A number OF per-
reported to have been killed many injured and ucn
property damage sustained by terrific tornado which swe
through this section Of Mississippi early today.
Several persons reported to have been killed here ana
property damage considerable probably reaching hall mil
lion The Hartbod hog RANCH of the largest ranches OF m
kind in the South totally DESTROYED according to reports
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
W. J. COX ON STATE BOARD

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 90. tSplD
W. j. Cox Of Memphis has been APP
pointed a member Of the state board Of
pharmacy for term Of five years, sue
ceedlng o. j. Nance. Of Jackson.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20

was completely demolished by the wind
but the family escaped by running out
OF the house when the storm ap-
preached
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20

Sun sets today 6;36 pm; rises to-
morrow $40 am. Moon sets 1855 pm.
tonight. Precipitation 81 inch.
! Tennessee: Showers and thunder
Rstorms; cooler in west and central por-
Ations.
Mississlppi: Thunderstorms, followed
by fair and cooler weather.
/ Arkansas: Partly cloudy warmer.
Kentucky: Thunderstorms and show
krs cooler In west and central por-
Hons.
! North and South Carolina and Geor-
Ea Probably showers; mild tempera-
pre.
Alabama and Northwest Florida
thundershowers and slightly cooler.
FLORIDA: Generally fair except In ex-
Il hmc north portion.
- Tsousiana: Generally fair and some
bat warmer.
Oklahoma: Fair and warmer.
t.ast Texas; Fair warmer in north =
kst and north central portions.
Nest Texas: Fair and warmer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
TOLL OF DEATH IN
ARKANSAS NOW 22

her five children, we're killed when their
home in Harkeys valley was demoi-
ished The husband and father was
in Oklahoma, where he had been cailed
on business.
The list Of dead so far as reported "
as follows: Harkey's valley, Yelle
county. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Howe
and four children, and Dan Howe.
Mrs. Brock and five children; Mrs J.
w. Bell and son, John Bell, and a man
named Murphy.
Mrs, Mike Teague, near Bellevilla,
YelIe county.
Mrs Charles Zachary and three chill
dren HicknrYtown. Johnson county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
7 DIE AT HOBART, ARK.

FORT SMITH. Ark. April 20 (spl.t
Seven known dead and about a score
more or less injured was the total
casualty list In Sunday nights tornado
at Hobart. Ark. where the property
loss was heavy. Mrs. Maude Bell was
Killed, as we're six members of the
Howell family. who had recently moved
to Hobart from near Tulsa, okla. Tho
family consisted OF man, wife. three
children and uncle OF Howell. An over
night visitor with the family escaped
almost unhurt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20


A $4,000 subscription TO the Method
list hospital campaign. made by T. K.
Riddick, prominent attorney, was an
nounced Tuesday noon by L. NJ. STRAIT
ton, director Of. the drive, as the $50
team workers assembled at the Hotel
Chisca for luncheon and to submit the
report of their days activities The
announcement was greeted with a
storm of applause by the workers,
which increased as Mr.. Stratton fol-
lowed it with the announcement. of a
$4,000 subscription from A. E, Jennings,
and another subscription from viii
Dockery for $4,000, two of the strong
est supporters of the Baptist Memorial
hospital.
Enthusiasm of the organization is
portrayed by the fact that 241 of the
$50 team workers were present at head
quarters at the Hotel Chisca Monday
noon when reports for the first days
activities were made, a record that
leaders say has never heen equaled in
any previous campaign of the kind
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
gIaEs!Es w = SIsiERI

Twenty-four hours to noon, April 20.
--TemDeraIure--
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-20
Weather Forecast

Thunderstorms and
showers; cooler
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-03-04
ASPIRIN A Talk
Take Aspirin only as told by 'Bayer"

ache, Toothache, Earache, Neural
gia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neu-
ritis and for Pain.
Always say HBayer" when buy
ing Aspirin. Then look for the
safety "Bayer Cross" on the pack
age and on the tablets.
Handy tin boxes of twelve tab
lets cost but a few cents. Drug
gists also sell larger packages.
are Observation-Disclosures Of SAIieylieacid