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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
WHOLE FAMILY, TEN
PERSONS, DIE IN STORM

RUSSELLvTLLE, Ala, April 22-
Definite reports reaching here today
were to the effect that 16 persons were
killed in the southeastern part of
Franklin county by the tornado Tues
day, 40 injured and several hundred
thousand dollars damage caused to
stock and property.
The entire family of Forest Jones
consisting Of ten persons, was killed.
They are Mrs. Forest Jones, Myrtle
Jones, Ethel Jones, Neva Jones, Char
ley Jones, Ralph Jones, Cleorie Jones'
boy 13 and the baby. Rev. G. T. Brown,
Baptist minister; Trull Glanton, Mrs
Trull Glanton and son, Leonard Clan
ton; Jasper Dodd, 6-year-old daughter
of Marion Burks, and Emma Hamilton,
negro were also killed.
South of here two children OF STAN
ley Fleming are dead. There are IS
families whose homes were demolished
Twelve of these homes, together with
household goods, furniture and sup
plies, were swept away and the FAINT
lies are being taken care of by neigh
bors.
At the call Of Mayor H. H. Horton. a
large crowd of Russellville citizens as
sembled in the First Baptist church.
where a relief fund was started. The
women of Russellville, through the
Red Cross. are collecting clothing anC
furniture to go to the relief OF the
sufferers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
NEW ROUTES MAY
Be SUGGESTED IN
TRAFFIC REPORT

The survey OF traffic conditions on
the street railway system, now in
progress, will be the most complete in
vestigation ever made In any Southern
city. Street railway officials them
selves, anticipte that the reports made
by Ross w. Harris, expert street rail-
way engineer, in charge, win result in
numerous changes in routing, even
possible abandonment of portions of
some Of the present lines. laid out 20
years ago, to meet conditions which
have completely changed.
One such line Is that running out
Union avenue, formerly the old Union
avenue line, which originally only ran
to the car barns. 1t is now the Pea
body line, which serves one of the most
thlckly settled residence sections.
Horace Johnson, commissioner of pub
lie utilities, who has given the rout-
ing of cars some study, believes that
line might be changed so that the cars
would run straight from where they
pass the car barns, eastward on Beale
avenue, and so to Main street, consid-
erably shortening the route and per-
mitting removal of all tracks from
Union avenue. Several similar changes
might be made to relieve the congested
situation in the downtown section.
In addition to consideration of re-
routing plans, Mr.. Harris will make
complete reports on the origin and des-
tination Of passenger traffic, showing
by blue print maps. zones of traffic,
the distance passengers are carried and
other technical details. The survey
will require at least four months. and
possibly longer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22

Grand total to date ....... $3.50. $50
Wednesday noon ALA subscriptions
had been made for total sum of SSl4,-
56f, or for an average OF about S76 each.
subscriptions are turned In, which is
not anticipated, the average amount OF
the subscriptions for the remainder will
probably be considerably less. After
Thursdays report, two days OF the
campaign stih remain. and with any
thing like the industry and enthusiasm
that has characterised the workers 70
Monday, the first day Of the drive,
$l42 900 wa reported Tuesday, $780,
S64.50; WeC Aesday, sSl, $3.50.
John T. Fisher, captain Of team No
II. lead Wednesday with subscriptions
totaling $11,s45. Mrs. J. r. Martins s
team was second. with sll,2O5. These
two teams divided the 100000 subscrip-
captain Of team No. 8, captured $4,000
subscription from r. +, Carr, which
with other subscriptions gave his team
a total of $f,l00 and third place for the
day.
Among the larger subscriptions re-
ported Wednesday were:
$25,000-Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Saun-
ders.
$50 OOO--Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Goff.
S5000-R. f. Carr.
s2,OOO-Plggiy Wiggly Corporation.
$l,000-Mrs c. l.. Byrd, William r.
Moore Dry Goods Co. j. T. Thomas.
S50O-E, II. Mcconnell, Mrs. l.. p.
Cook "A Friend" w NJ. Hannay Il
Co, W c. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. T,
Memphis Furniture Mfg. Co., t. W.
Porter The Spencer Co, stewart
Gwynne Co, d. S. Weaver, Mrs. NJ
Il. Wynne.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
JEWISH HOSPITAL
SITE PURCHASED
Tract at Poplar and Tucker
Near Overton Park
Is Secured.

Purchase of seven and one-half acres
of ground located at Poplar avenue and
Tucker street, on which will be erected
the Jewish hospital, was announced
Thursday by the committee in charge
Of selecting a site. The price was not
made public. The property was ae-
quired from Mrs. d. d. Saunders and
is said to meet every requirement for
hospital site.
A committee now is negotiating with
architects relative to plans. No con-
but members of the committee stated
Thursday, plans call for immediate
agreement.
The lot purchased is situated on the
southwest corner of Poplar and Tucker,
diagonally across from the entrance to
Overton park. Members Of the COM
mittee which closed with Mrs. Saun-
ders were: S. Steinberg. ]. Summer
field, Elias Goldsmith, Charles Myers
and Charles j. Haase.
1t Is hoped to complete the main
building and several other department
buildings within a year. ME. Haase
Thursday. SAID that plans now called
for occupancy within IL months. Work
will be started first on the main build
ing a nurses home and a home for
aged The cost of construction, it is
said, will be in the neighborhood Of
accommodate 100 beds. Later additions
will be built. The home for the aged
will have accommodations for so per
sons.
The hospital will be of brick and
stone construction, according to tenta-
tive plans, and will be modern in every
respect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
5000 ATTEND NEW
JERSEY MEETING

NEW YORK, April 22.--With all over
lures on their behalf for peace rejected.
members OF the so-cailed "outlaw" union
OF railroad workers of America stlll
on strike in the New York district, met
in Jersey City today to decide on u
course OF future action.
The strikers anxiously awaited a re-
port from r. A. McHugh, chairman
OF the unions executive committee, on
tho results Of his negotiations at Wash
ington, McHugh sought In vain t.
place the strikers grievance before the
railway labor board and later conferred
with leaders of the big four" railway
bfotherhoods.
Some Improvement in the movement
Of freight was reported by all the lines
in the district today but IL was ad-
mitted that absence OF switchmen and
yardmen was hampering complete re-
sumption OF traffic. Passenger service
was declared to be almost normal,
Interest in McHugh's report appeared
intense. When the meeting in Jersey
City opened 1t was estimated five thou
sand men were in the hall or packed
outside. Three men. caught in the
crush tainted
Strikers unable TO gain admission TO
the hall twitted the newspaper men,
THE strike is all over" they called
"All the men are back to work. Look
'em over"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
FEDERAL TROOPS SENT7TO QUELL mine DISTURBANCE
Six Negroes Caught
MOUing Barrel
Of Stolen Alcohol

Caught in the act OF transporting a
stolen 52-gallon barrel OF grain alco-
hol, police alleged, six negroes suspect
ed of being rlngleaders of a gang of
alchol thieves, were placed under ar
rest wednesday night and Thursday
morning before daybreak. by squad
of four detectives and Police Inspector
Bee The alcohol, billed to the Web
automobile truck, were confiscated by
the police and taken to headquarters.
The negroes gave their names as Bur-
nett Gilbert SO, 1896 Boyd place; Aaron
Love, 35, 633 East Georgia; Arthur
Armstrong, so, 1893 Frank; Walter Rog-
ers, 2S, S18 Frank; Leonard Weaver, II,
S13 Frank, and Abraham Tompkins, 20,
742 Cherry alley.
Detective Sergts. Peters, Kennedy,
Taylor and Durham claim to have ar
rested Gilbert at his home, from where
the others were preparing to move the
alcohol. The others, who escaped at
the time, were arrested at different in
tervals during the night.
The disclosure of plot to steal the
alcohol and resell ii for $1,000, is said
by police to have been the cause of
their arrest. Those of the alleged gang
engaged to get the alcohol are said to
have quarreled with members who were
to act as go-betweens, with the pros
pective buyer.
The members of the respective fac
tions have not been identified by police,
owing to the refusal of the negroes to
talk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
ESCAPED CONVICT
CAPTURED HERE

Thomas w. Behan. AZ, said to have
escaped from the Nashville penitentiary
in 1914 after having served eight
months OF five-year sentence for lar
ceny IN Shelby county. was arrested
late Wednesday by Detective Sergeants
Carpenter and Long and Is being held
awaiting word from Nashville authors
ties. II perchance he is no longer
wanted AT that institution. he viii bo
charged with larceny alleged to have
been committed this week In Memphis.
He was convicted hero for the theft
of musical instruments and other ar
ticles and sent to tho pen. After hay
ing escaped. all trace was lost OF him
until recently. The detectives say sinca
his rearrest he has confessed to the
theft of chinaware and other articles
from Calvary Episcopal church. with
in 100 feet Of the police station, on
April 20.
Bchan confessed. detectives say. also
to stealing Of dishes from another Cath
nic church in Memphis. but he could
not tell the detectives the name Of the
edifice. He is being held ON the secret
docket pending word from Nashville.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
H. c. COOPER SHOT
AT FRAZIER, TENN.
Assailant Notifies Sheriff Fol
lowing Shooting at
Noon.

H. c. Cooper, aged 40, was shot and
killed Thursday shortly after noon In
the front yard of the home at Frazier,
Tenn, of man named Elan, accord
ing to reports reaching Sheriff Perry &
office Thursday afternoon. Following
the killing, Elan, whose first name
could not be learned telephoned the
sheriff, and Mr. Perry and deputies
left for the scene to place him under
arrest.
According to persons living near the
scene, Cooper, who was arrested Tues
day with D. j. Miller on boat In
Loosahatchie river, charged with vio-
lattons Of the liquor laws, accused Elan,
whose age was given to the sheriff as
"a with having been the man who in
formed the sheriff that he was dealing
In liquor, Neighbors OF Elan stated
Thursday that Cooper entered the front
yard OF Elam's home Thursday about
neighbors say that ELAN was armed
with shotgun and fired upon Coopsr,
the entire charge taking effect, in She
mans right arm and side and, killing
him almost instantly.
SElam is said to live about $50 yards
southwest Of owens store. owens
store is located on the Randolph road
at Felts station. which is about two
miles from Frazier. Tenn.
Followin gthe killing Elan telephoned
the sheriff, requesting him to come out
and arrest him and claiming he killed
Cooper in self defense.
The body of Cooper was taken to
Millington by Undertaken keatley Tor
preparation for burial.
Sheriff Perry and his deputies had
not returned to Memphis at press time
and further particulars regarding the
full name of Elan or other details of
the reported killing could not be learned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22

SAN FRANCISCO. April 22.--An.
nouneenent that he had complied with
the request OF Gov. Stewart, OF Mon
tana, that troops be sent to Butte As
the result Of mine strike disturbances
there, was made here today by Lieut..
Gen. Hunter Ltpuett, commanding the
Western department Of the army. The
size OF the detachment was left 70
NAL Gen. John r. Morrison, command
ing Camp Lewis, he said.
SPOKANE, WASH, April 22.--A de-
taehment OF the 2ist Infantry ieft Fort
George Wright today for Butte, Mont,
TO which point they were ordered as a
result Of the strike disturbances.
BUTTE, Mont, April 22.-Hueh ..
Haran, a guard In front Of the Daily
Bulletin, said to be the organ OF the
Metal Mine Workers union No, 500
was shot and killed today by Joseph
Papst, another guard, Papst, who was
arrested, said the shooting was aeei-
dental.
BUTTE. Mont. April Getty and
county authorities today Investigated a
clash late yesterday near the Nevos-
weat mine here in which IA men were
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
TENNESSEES TORNADO
FATALITIES REACH 3

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 22.-
Tennessee's death list from. the tornado
which swept Williamson. Lewis and
Maury counties Tuesday, now includes
three fatalities. In addition to Capt.
Tom Mulloy, IS, who was reported dead
near Burwood, DOC Parks and his
on the Murfreesboro road four miles
from Franklin, it was learned late
Wednesday.
More than a dozen persons were Sc
riously injured around Burwood, ac-
called from Franklin to the stricken
district. Mrs. M. F. Akin, of Duck
River bridge, Maury county, was not
killed as reported. Damage in Maury
and Lewis counties was confined 70
property loss.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
Local Delegates
Back From st. Louis
Waterways Meeting

Delegates. headed by w. II. Hayley,
Of the local Chamber OF Commerce. TO
the Mississippi Waterways association
convention, in st. Louis, Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday have returned TO
Memphis. full OF enthusiasm, owing TO
the work accomplished by the delega-
tion from the Bluff CITY.
Tbe chief discussion at the conven-
ton was an Increase OF transportation,
both by rail and water. and further
ance OF domestic and foreign trade. An
agreement was reached between the
Mississippi Waterways association and
the Mississippi Valley association,
whereby consolidation proceedings be-
tween the two win begin at once.
Il was stated that Memphis with its
% delegates, had the largest repre-
sentative body at the convention. Sew
erai prominent residents OF this city
were elected to offices OF the associa-
ton. They were: Hugh Humphreys,
vice president In charge OF foreign
trades division: B. L. Mallory, vice.
president OF zone 2, including Tennes-
see, Arkansas, North Mississippi and
North Alabama; and w. NJ. Solomon,
director of zone 2. Other officers elect
ed were: j. T. Thomas, of Grenada,
Miss, director; Gov. c, H. Brough, OF
Little Rock. and u. NJ. Allen, OF Helena,
directors. The right to fill vacant Of
fices in the directorate from North
Alabama, was given the local cham
ber.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
PSYCHOLOGISTS IN
CONVENTION HERE
Two Days Session Opens at
Hotel Gayoso With Annual
Presidential Address.

Scientific papers Of interest to the
profession Thursday made up the
program of the first days activities of
the 2lst annual convention of the Amer
can ProCtolOgic society, in session at
Hotel Gayoso. Prominent surgeons
throughout the country in attendance
are the guests of DR.. John l.. Jelks,
while in the city. DR.. Jelks is the only
Southern member Of the organization.
The annual presidential address was
delivered by DR.. Collier F. Martin, OF
Philadelphia. His subject was Coop
GRAFTON and Coordination"
Other surgeons who were to deliver
addresses were! DR., Alfred j. Zobel,
San Francisco; Dr. Ralph w Jackson,
Fall River, Mass; Or. Louis j. HirsCh
man, Detroit. Mich; Or. Alois b.
Graham. Indianapolis. Ind; Or. Jerome
NJ. Lynch. New York City; DIR. Frank
&. Yeomans, New York City; DR.. VIII
liam NJ. Beach Pittsburgh, Pa; Or.
William II. Stauffer st. Louis, Mo
DR.. Granville S. Hanes, Louisville; Dr.
Decum c. Mckinney, Buffalo. N. Y;
and Or. William II. Axtell. Washington.
d. G.
Among the entertainments planned is
banquet Thursday evening at Nhe
Country club, at which delegates their
wives and members Of the Memphis and
Shelby County Medical society, will at
tend.
Clinical and operative work is on Fri
days program.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
Buckingham VIII
Subject OF Suit

The will OF the late Miles S. Buck
ingham is the subject of bill filed in
chancery court Thursday by the Bank
OF Commerce and Trust company. ex-
ecutors under the latest will OF the de-
ceased capitalist. The bank seeks to
have the wills meaning construed, and
its duties as executor clearly set forth
by the court, and the bill asks that
the court direct what essets he used to
pay the debts Of the estate, in case the
personal estate is insufficient to meet
these debts.
The bank al 20 seeks to have the ad-
ministration on the estate under the
direction OF the court, to be retained
until fully executed and performed. II
asks that the executors named in the
first will be required to submit TO the
court complete and final settlement
OF their administration.
Buckingh CHAINS three sons were named
executors In the first will filed, and
gave bond to the court. Later, an
other will naming the Bank Of Com
merce was found and fued, thus dis
placing the first will.
The suit in chancery is directed
against the heirs, Miles q. buckingham,
Henry G. Buckinham, r. n. Bucking-
ham, Annie b. Ware. Arthur J. Ware,
Cornelia h. Knox. j. II Knox and Vir-
ginia Knox. Attorney l. r. NJ Canada
filed the bill
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
Blood Stains On
Coat Analysed

Analysis Of the blood which s'sined
the letters OF T.. J. Reeder, 5j2 Mddi-
son avenue, the missing auto mechanic,
which were found In the inside coat
pocket, is being male by +. 4. Man
tel, city chemist and Or, J. s. F1em-
ing. physician, at the request of Ie-
tectivC Chief w. r. Griffin. The de-
cison 10 have the analysis to deter
mine whether the blood Is human was
made after new evidence police cam
10 have at hand was obtained
Tha analysis will not b. completed
until Monday. Dr. Fleming stated
Thursday In the meantime the inves-
tlration Of Detective Sergeants Hurst
and Hendrick will be halted.
The detectives learned late We lnas-
day after conference with Mrs. EIn-
ma Reedcr, wife of the Missing man.
and buC ness associates OF llee,ler. that
the mechanic had made frequent trips
To New orleans, the PURPOSE Of which
was said TO be for medical treatment.
According TO the officc@s. Rcrder at
one time sent 5000 to Biloxi, Miss.
The mangled and bloody coat ana hat
Of tho missing man were piCked up
TUESDAY near the Harahan bridge, APP
parently having been run over bv a
train. No trace Of the body has been
found
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
3 CHILDREN KILLED IN
STORM; MOTHER MAY DIE

MOBILE. Ala. April 22.-Bringing the
bodies Of his three children killed in
the tornado which swept Meridian on
Tuesday, Louis Eastburn, Mobile &
Ohio fireman. arrived here this morning
expecting at any moment TO receive
news that his wifeSwas dead in Merid-
ian, also victim of the great wind
The mother is believed to be fatally
hurt, and is now in a Meridian infirm-
ary, the father being. forced to leave
his dying wife In order to bring the
bodies of his tots to Mobile. his home,
for interment The three children were
killed outright in the tornado when
the Eastburn home collapsed the moth
er was injured about the head by flying
timbers and suffered fractured skull
Eastburn was In Mobile when the tor
nado which robbed him OF his family
struck Meridian.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
SOLDIER BONUS
IS AGREED UPON
Ways and Means Committee
Have Four Plans OF
Taxation.

WASHINGTON. April GA tax on
all stock exchange transactions equal
to the brokers' commission has been
agreed on tentatively by Republican
members Of the house ways and means
committee as one OF the new levies for
raising money for the soldier bonus
legislation.
Three other levies for raising the
money similarly have been adopted by
the Republicans. These are n one per
cent levy on the final sales 70 cone
sumers. q new levy on incomes, Prob
ably In excess OF $1,000. and an In
crease OF approximately l5 per cent of
existing taxes on tobacco and cigars.
These four forms Of taxes would re-
main y effect two years and the Re.
| about Il, 800. 00O.0ca for soldier reisef.
They will be Incorporated in the leRs~-
lation to be presented in the house for
adoption May 3.
Committeeman said the final agree
ment on all details OF the relief bill,
including the methods Of taxation, were
open to revision, but they predicted
the four-fold plan Of taxation would not
be changed.
Treasury experts working with the
Republican committeeman estimate
that s4OO. 0O0, 900 a year viii be raised
by the sales tax 5000, 900, 900 from the
stock exchange deals; 500, ,O00. 900 from
two per cent tax on the part OF in
comes exceeding $4,000; and $4,000, 900
by the is per cent increase on tobacco
taxes.
Committeeman declared that regard
less of the form, the taxation ultimately
would be borne by the consumer. They
estimated that more than 10 exchanges.
including Wall street, the Chicago board
of trade and the New Orleans cotton
exchange, would be affected by the tar
on stock transactions.
The exact levy on incomes had not
been fixed, but members Of the com
mittee believe now the levy will be
fixed at two per cent on the amount
OF all incomes over $4,000
Republican leaders after meeting
with the "insurgents' against the
bonus plans announced that the party
caucus set for tonight had been post
poned until April 80. The postponement,
II was said, was made because the SOL
dier relief measures were not in the
shape desired for conference presenta-
tion.
The insurgents" announced today
that their stand against certain pro-
visions OF the bill and especially the
tax feature was unaltered, while lead
ers still predicted that the original plan
to bring the bill before the house on
May 3, under a suspension Of the rules
and limited debate would be carried out.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
ONE KILLED; MANY
INJURED IN CLASH
AT MONTANA MINE

shot. Most OF the wounded were said
to be pickets placed about mine tol-
lowing the calling of strike SuncTy'
by the Metal Mine workers union 20
enforce demands including a wage Of
81 for a six-hous day, and release or
"all political prisoners"
The shooting began, according 20
Sheriff John X 0'Rourke, while he and
force of deputies were trying TO dis
perse a crowd at the gates OF the stock
ade about the mine.
The first shot, the sheriff said. was.
fired from q window OF a nearby h0aTd-
ing house and narrowly missed a deputy
sheriff. Immediately afterward he said,
shots were fired In all directions,
Both police officers and the deputy
sheriffs said they fired no shots.
Immediately after the shooting an ex.
ira edition OF a newspaper calling upon
all workers In the country to 'lay down
their tools and stop the wheels Of in-
dustry" as protest against the shoot
ing Of pickets appeared. Speakers at
mass meeting last night were quoted
as urging their hearers to arm your
selves in self defense"
large number of special deputies
were sworn in during the night BY the
sheriff.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-22
JOHNSON HAS BIG
LEAD IN NEBRASKA

OMAHA, Neb., April 22--The lead
established by Senator Hiram johnson,
In the early count Of votes by the news
papers here from Tuesdays primary
heightened as more precincts returns
were brought in. In 1,054 out OF l,si9
precincts In the state, Johnson had a
lead Of 1889 votes over Gen. Leonard
Wood, with Gen. Pershing third. The
vote was:
johnson. 4i.753; Wood, 3o,3s4; PERISH
ing, 10, $50; Robert Ross, 1,205.
In the Democratic race for delegate
at large, William j, Bryan retained his
place among the first four. and ap-
peared to be Strengthening his position
as each batch Of outstate votes rolled
in,
with 9si precincts out of i,s49 heard
from, the delegation was split equally
between the Hitchcock and Bryan
forces The vote OF 994 precincts
showed Neville tH), 26,6Ss; Shallen-
berg Cp, 2e,s6i: Stephens (B). 2e,272;
BsySn, ssisss % herEs s,Iae es 1sss9 ,sss9
McNeny (Hy, 1851.