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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
REVOLU7IONIS7z5 TAKE MEXICO CITY
2,OW,OW Pennies,
100000 NickeLs Are
Delivered To Bank

At least temporary relief has been
supplied for the local scarcity of pennies
and nickels, as the local branch Of the
federal reserve bank received late Fri
day about IL tons of them from Wash
ington. 1t required six trucks to haul
the shipment from the depot to the
bank and they were unloaded while the
rush to get home was on, which per
haps explains why the unusual sight
failed to attract more attention.
In the shipment was something like
2,000 900 pennies and 100000 nickels,
which will soon find their way into the
channels of trade, as the banks rarely
have enough on hand to supply all the
demands made on them, especially of
the former.
The story of this elusive little coin.
which has during the past few years
become necessity as well as gen.
eral nuisance in the eyes Of many peo-
pie, would make interesting reading if
somebody could solve the problem of
what becomes of them. Bankers all
say that very few are deposited, yet
they have constant calls for them. Per-
haps it is like the pin, which are made
by countless millions, yet are more fire.
quently scarce than otherwise.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
CITY COURT GETS
HARD WALLOP IN
LAUGHL|N RULING
Right Of Attorney to Waive
Presence of Clients Ar
rested on Misdemeanor
Charges Is Upheld.

The city court of Memphis was hit
a hard wallop Saturday by Judge H.
W. Laughlin, of Fourth circuit court,
and attorneys who practice there wore
broad smiles when they learned Of
Judge Laughlin's ruling.
Lawyers have commended. since Fl. II.
Barker became city judge on Jan. l.,
1920 that his practice OF not permit
ting attorneys to waive the presence
OF their clients, arrested on misdemean-
or charges, was not right They have
bitterly fought their cases. but time
and again, Judge Barker has stuck to
his ruling, and declared forfeit the
his appearance. And the city court
clerk, in keeping with the ruling, has
not accepted appeal bonds, which have
been rendered
Judge Laughlin ruled Saturday that
attorneys have the right to waive the
presence of their clients in city court,
when the clients are arrested on mis-
demeanors. His ruling was given when
the city filed a motion In three such
cases asking that certiorari and super
sedeas by which the cases had been
brought to higher court, be dismissed.
Judge Laughlin overruled the motion,
thus giving assurance that the de-
on merits.
Judge Laughlln's ruling was IN keep
ing with decision reached several
days ago, in chambers, by the four
judges of the circuit court.
Attorney l.. II. Graves represented
two of the defendants, J. l.. Jones,
arrested March Q on a disorderly con-
duct charge. and Sarah e. Tison. ar
rested also on March g. on the same
charge. When Graves waived their APP
pearance in city court, Judge Barker
declared their S25 forfeits the petitions
set out.
The other defendant was Arthur
Mitchell, for whom Attorneys Abe Cohn
and Chas. j. Walsh appeared. His S25
forfeit was decaredaon March 12, fol-
lowing his arrest on vagrancy
charge. Walsh alleges that he ap-
peared and told the court his client
was physically unable to be in court,
but that he would waive his presence.
Judge Barker, the petition sets out, de-
elared the forfeit
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
TAXI DriUer, Charged
With Attacking Girl
At Jackson, Indicted

JACKSON. Tenn. May S. tSpl,l-
Reporting at late hour yesterday att
ernoon, the grand jury returned an In
dictment against Edward Martin, young
taxi driver, charging him with attack
ing a l5-year-old girl near this city
10 days ago Martin viii be arraigned
the latter part OF next week. II was
said today by court officials. He is
now in prison at Nashville, having been
taken there for safe keeping. following
q mob demonstration here on the night
following the alleged attack.
With the announcement from Attor-
ney General Hu c. Anderson that he
win prosecute the case very vigorously,
there seems to be little of the mob spir-
II left Gen. Anderson's success in
prosecuting the murderers Of Harry Al
len, Hardin county merchant, has salts
fled the people chat his promise IS all
that Is necessary.
Martin will be brought back TO Jack
son next week by the sheriff or some
OF his deputies. He has employed Thad
w. Pope and l., l., FonvIlle as his de-
tenders.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
FIFTH ELAINE RI0TER
CONVICTED OF MURDER

HELENA, Ark. MAY S.-Alf Banks,
Ir., ono of the six negroes previously
sentenced to death for alleged partici-
patton in the uprising at Elaine, Ark,
last fall, but granted new trials by the
state supreme court, was found guilty
OF murder at his second trial in cir
cult court here today.
Banks was the fifth OF the negroes
to be tried and found guilty. Ed
Ware the last Of the six. will be plac-
ed on trial Monday.
Banks, Ware and two others we're
charged with the killing of W. A. Ad-
kins. one OF the first white men killed
In the disorder.
Ben Helms, another negro, who re-
Gently was arrested, also IL awaiting
trial, but no date has yet been fixed
for his hearing
Col. George w Murphy, chief OF
counsel for the negroes. who was taken
i'll earlier in the week, left for his
home in Little Rock yesterday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
Member Of Lees
Staff AnslUerS Call

RICHMOND. Va. May S.--Col. Thorn
as Mann Randolph Talcott, So years
old, one of the last survivors OF Gen.
Robert L. Lees personal staff, and
che of the best known citizens Of Rich
mond died last night at his home here
after brief illness, His funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock from All Saints Episcopal
church. The burial will be in Hollywood
cemetery here.
Col. Talcott was one Of the "a Of
ficers who served on Gen. Lees per
sonal staff during the war His death
leaves as the only survivor of those
q officers, the Rev, Giles Buckner
Cooke, the only living member Of Gen.
Lees staff present when the surrender
at Appomattox courthouse took place
April Q. 1866. Col Talcott was not a
member of Lees staff at that time.
Mr.. Cooke, who was a major acting
as assistant adjutant and Inspector
general. Is now living at Mathews
Courthouse, Va, at the age Of 81 years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
SCOTT OPTIUISTIC;;
SEES FAIR SUNDAY

According to weather observations
fair weather Saturday night and sun
day with little change in temperature,
is to be enjoyed by Memphians for that
period of time at least Forecaster
Scott is getting optimistic again, and
this is usually good insurance against
cloudy and rainy weather in the near
future.
The Mississippi at Memphis has start
ed its decline, having receded to the
3S5foot mark during the last "a hours
River bulletins show that the fall will
rise will continue at Helena for two
or three days, unit IA depth of 40 feet
has been reached when it will begin
to fall again
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
ARKANSAS BOYS GET
CHANCE AT LOCAL FAIR

A judging contest for boys Of
Northeast Arkansas will be held al the
Memphis Tri-State fair, according to
announcement received by c. W. Wat
SON. market specialist of the Chamber
of Commerce.
w. J. Jernigan, Arkansas state club
agent, win be In charge of the contest
and will award free trip to the Chi
cago live stock show this fall to the
boy making the best score
Rules OF the contest are that each
boy, accompanied by an expert fudge,
viii make the rounds of different stock
exhibits and render an opinion on each
grade Of cattle. The scores viii then
he counted and the boy making the
greatest number OF points will be
awarded the free trip.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
ENGLAND HAS LANDED
GERMAN BUSINESS

PARIS. May s. tBy the Associated
Press. THAT Great Britain has stolen
a wide march on the United States and
France In the resumption OF business
relations with Germany is the opin-
ion expressed by French merchants who
have tried TO buy goods across the
Rhine. In great majority OF cases.
the merchants report the German man
ufacturer replies TO inquiry that his
plant will be tied up for a long time
by contracts with British customers
Investigation based on these reports
ia said to have developed the fact that
the British are exporting great guam
titles OF raw material to Germany for
which they are asking no payment in
money but are taking manufactured
articles I'm exchange.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
POST DEFENDS HIS
OFFICIAL CONDUCT

WASHINGTON, May s-Appearlng
before the house rules committee to-
day to defend his official conduct in
alien deportations, Louis F. Post, as
slstaut secretary Of the labor depart
ment, charged that Anthony Caminet-
ii. commissioner general Of immigration.
had delayed action in deportations by
Withholding cases so he might compile
IAN unauthorized and unlawful memo
randa.' recommending final action
Mr. Post declared that last March
he changed the custom that had grown
up in the department, OF permitting
MIR Caminetti to make recommended
tons and went direct to the record to
make the final decision himself This,
he argued, was the only legally au-
thorized procedure.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
IMPORTANT MATTERS
BEFORE METHODISTS

DIES MONIES Iowa. May Sin a
number of the areas OF the Methodist
Episcopal church in the United States.
efforts are being made to change the
Episcopal residence. which Is the home
of the resident bishop, and the head
Of the area, It became known Mt the
general conference today. This matter
is being considered by the committee
on Episcopacy in executive session.
Until now there has been but one
resident bishop in all Of South Amer
lea A memorial has been presented
and Is receiving serious consideration
that second bishop be located In that
continent. where Methodism has been
growing rapidly during the past few
years Buenos Aires is the present
Episcopal residence for South America
The reception OF the fratcrnal dele
gates from the Methodist Episcopal
church South, the Japanese Methodist
church. and the Methodist church will
take place this evening.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
MEMPHIS SOON TO HAVE
NEW BUSINESS CLUB

More than 100 representatives of the
Civilian club, at Birmingham, will come
to Memphis the latter part of May to
be present when the charter is pre-
sented to the local club which is al
ready under way toward complete or
ganization.
Through efforts of Kenneth f. Smith,
field representative of the International
Association Of Civilian clubs, who has
been in Memphis several days to per-
feet local club, more than so young
business men have signfied their
wishes to become charter members and
Memphis will be the second city in the
South, Birmingham having been the
first, to boast Of this addition to the
already fast growing list Of civic and
business mems organizations.
Only one man from each branch Of
business or profession Is eligible for
membership. The motto OF the club Is
Builders Of Good Citizenship" Re
quests from seven other Southern cities
for Civltan clubs have BEEN received
at international headquarters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
Will Discuss NeW
Bellevue Vidduct

Engineers OF the five railroads which
cross Bellevue boulevard, are to hold
a conference with w. b. Fowler, city
engineer, and Commissioner Allen, of
the street department, next Wednes-
day, for a preliminary discussion OF the
proposed viaduct or subway there
Which plan should be adopted for the
elimination of the grade crossing at
that point must first be decided Then
surveys will be made by the city en-
cheering department.
II viaduct should be decided upon,
II would have to be made heavy enough
to carry the weight of street cars and
the heaviest auto trucks, as when the
grade crossing is eliminated, 1t is Prob
able that the Memphis Street railway
will be asked to extend the crosstOwn
line to McLemore avenue
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
DAVIDSON DEMOCRATS
INDORSE GOV. ROBERTS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. May s. (Spl) --
The county Democratic committee
ton for May % indorsed for renom-
ination Gov. A II Roberts, Congress
man Joseph W. Byrns, and Railroad
Commissioner George n. Welsch
Regarding the governor the rcsolu-
tions said:
Nashville and Davidson county have
especial reason to feel grateful to Gov.
Roberts for his determined stand
against the forces Of lawlessness which
sought to interfere with peaceful In
dustry." The achievements Of the VIII
son administration were termed mar
velous and his leadership stltesmanliltc,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
CdpeU Busy With
Suits For DiUOrCe

Judge Ben Capell, of Second circuit
court. was busy man Saturday, hear
ing divorce cases. His courtroom was
crowded withs litigants and witnesses.
The Judge announced to Joe Pen
dergrast, his court clerk that the cases
would be tried in alphabetical order.
Have a heart, your honor" spoke up
begins with a a.
Attorney A. ]. Mcdonald entered the
courtroom at minutes to IL o'clock,
trailing four would be Divorces in his
wake. "7-l1-4 muttered Pendergrast.
Mack should be lucky today"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
JUDGE RHODES DIES;
BRING BODY HERE

John r. Rhodes. prominent citizen Of
Crttenden county, Arkansas, FOR our
years county judge of that county and
for four years state senator from the
Arkansas Thirty-second senatorial dis
trict. died at Little Rock Saturday
morning, where he was in a local hos
pital for treatment. Judge Rhodes was
60 years old, and leaves wife. Mrs.
lnez e. Rhodes and two daughters Ell
berthe Rhodes and Mrs. John w. Scott.
Judge Rhodes was closely allied with
politics in Crittenden county for years.
He always stood for every constructive
measure for the interest of the public
He was an ardent supporter or the
levees, drainage and good roads.
The body will arrive in Memphis from
Little Rock Saturday night over the
Rock Island road and notice or funeral
will be given later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
ITALIAN CHAMBER
STAGES NEAR FIGHT

ROME. May S-Di7ordcrs arose in
the chamber Of deputies today during
debate on the governments foreign
policy and prevented the taking OF Ii
vote Of confidence In Premier NittFs
cabinet,
Negotiations conducted by the pre-
mer at the San Reno conference. csnc-
cially relative to the Adriatic question
were made tn" basis Of sharp criticism
which gradually changed into criticism
Of the whole government policy. Tho
soCiadst members nearly came TO blows
with neighboring groups and the ses.
sion became so disorderly that II was
adjourned
Robert Underwood Johnson Amcrl .
can amh2 sador was present
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08

Victories have also been won in the
south, revolutionist leaders here said.
Tehauntepec isthmus and Oaxam, both
in the state OF OaXaca, and the railway
junction of Cordoba, Vera Cruz, have
been lost by the federals. according
to reports given out at military head
quarters in JaureZ, opposite here.
The situation in Mexico Is not clear.
Despite persistent reports that Presl-
dent Carranza has fled to Vera Cruz,
Gen. Jose Gonzalo Escobar, Juarez
commander who recently Joined the
revolution, has declared that the chief
executive. though preparing for flight,
has not actually left the capital.
The legislature OF the state Of Next
co has Joined the army in its revolt
against the federal government, it was
announced. Toluca, the capital, was
reported cut off from Mexico City.
Gen. Angel Flores is drawing near
Mazatlan. the principal seaport Of Sina
loa, and the fail of the city is imminent,
Gen. Escobar said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
LONG DISTANCE GUESS
PROMISES FAIR WEATHER

WASHINGTON. MAY s.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday are:
Middle Atlantic states: Generally fair
indicated with nearly normal tempera
lures, probably slightly above second
half OF week, over interior districts
South Atlantic and East Gulf states.
Fair early in week, occasional showers
after Tuesday; nearly normal tempera-
lures. TX
West Gulf states: Occasional local
showers probable, although fair great
er portion Of time; temperatures near
or somewhat above normal.
Ohio Valley and Tennessee: Gener-
ally fair weather indicated, though
some prospects OF local showers about
middle OF week, temperatures near or
slightly above normal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
SUES CAR COMPANY.

Emma II, Worrcll got more than the
ride she bargained for, when She
boarded a Bnkhamton street car at
Evergreen and Galloway on March 16,
according 10 allegations in a suit for
$4,000 damages, which she filed in cir
cult court Saturday. She names the
receivers for the Memphis street Rail-
way company as defendants. She al
leges that AS she was getting on the
car a piece OF iron bar, part OF the fare
register, fell and struck her on the
head, snjuring her.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
B. r. T. STRIKE pRoRARLE

NEW YORK, May Possibility OF
another strike Of Brooklyn Rand
Transit company employees, tying up
in part the Brooklyn subways and elo.
waited and surface lines doomed TODAY
with publication Of a letter from Lind.
ley N. Garrison, receiver. to Mayor Nv
Ian, rejecting the latest demands Of
the Amalgamated Association Of Street
employees be prohibited from Joining a
rival organization
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
]. H. DAVIDSON DIES.

Jacob Lee Davidson. aged 81, died at
the family residence. 1895 South Cooper
street. SATURDAY morning at 10 o'clock.
The deceased was the husband OF Mrs.
Mamie NJ Davidson. and leaves four
sons and two daughter, Earl. Floyd, Mi
nor Lee and Roy Davidson, Mrs DR..
l.. r. Pope and Mrs. l. J. Simon@lFun-
eral services will be held from tho resi-
dence at pm. Sunday. Burial will
be in Fimwood cemetery
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
JOHNSON DECLINES.

WASHINGTON. May S.-Scnator
Johnson, Of California. has supplement-
ed the authorized statement OF two
weeks ago by one OF his campaign man
ayers, Representative Nolan. OF Cali
fornia, that In no circumstances would
he accept Nomination fr the vice.
presidency, my making a formal and
direct statement TO that effect him
self.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
OF
CARRANZA'S FLIGHT
REACHES Ell PASO

Ell PASO Texas May S-Revoluonary forces under Gen,
Benz Hill have taken Mexico City, according unconfrmed
received here today from Chihuahua City and made public
by revolutionary leaders here.
The message from Chihuahua City said
st has been confirmed President left capital
for Vera Cruz"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
WILL ACCEPT POST.

NEW YORK, May S.--Henry Morgen-
THAI, nominated by President Wilson
as ambassador to Mexico, Issued a
statement today denying reports tina.
he would decline to accept the post II
confirmed by the senate
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
DECLINES REWARD.

DALLAS, Tex, May S.-Robert Swan.
bell boy in a local hotel, late yester-
lay refused a 50-cent tip when he re-
turned $1,000 to man who had left the
wallet containing the money on a desk
N the lobby.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Bertha Wells filed suit for divorce
in chancery court Saturday from Oscar
Wells. Her attorney, r. g. Brown, inn
mediately withdrew the paperA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
SIMMONS FILES SUIT.

G. w simmons filed suit Saturday
I'm chancerv court against Ovid Madison,
Paul and Vera Madison and Cara Wise,
the latter guardian Of Pau and Vera,
seeking to obtain partition Of real es-
tate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08

sun sets today $751; pm, rises tomor.
row sol am. Moon rises II n tonight.
Precipitation IL inch
Tennessee; Generally fair, httle
change in temperature
Mississippi: Generally fair.
Arkansas: Fair R
Kentucky: Generally fair little
change IN temperature
Alabama, Northwest FloridA aud
Georgia. Showers, followed By fair
weather and little change IN tempera.
ture.
Louisiana; Generally fair.
Oklahoma. East and West Texas:
Fair.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
yIEsIEi.E wv ~ SlsiERs

Twenty -four hours to noon May s.
--remperature-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08

xRal PARIS entry.
bill. +. Whitney's entry.
CIV. NJ. Jefford's entry.
&c. W. Lofts entry.
aW. Il. Goes entry.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-08
Weather Forecast

Unsettled, showers
probable, little change
in temperature.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-03-01

lie punen remedio, en que la semllla
que hay Sc pierde en- el campo obrero
de Tampico, fructifique, y entonces
habra que lamentarse de la falta de
una acci6n oportuna. Hay que te-
ner en- cuenta que no solo son log
social;stas europeos, los que hacen Ia
Dor diso!vente en- Tampico, sino tam
bin. los obreros anericanos pertene-
cientes a Ia Soc;edad de los I. ". ",
Dersaguidos eNpulsados de este pals
Dio q. conccer Ia presencia de los
Obreros Industriales del Mundo en-
Tampico, el asalto de que fue victinla
flace pocos dias, ci consul americana
en- esa ciudad.
En- una de las Gales mas centricas.
el mencionado caballero fue agrediGo
e injuriado por un americana ebrio.
que IanZaba al misnlo tempo impreca
clones contra el eobierno Y los capita
listaS. y ''vivas" les boishevikis V
los socialiSas
Cuandc en- Ia Prevention sc le re-
gistraron los bolsillos. sc le encor-
traron Ell ellos. distintivos de los d.
chos centros obreros.
Por las ayeriguaciones que Sc han
hecho. Sc sabe que toda una delega-
ci6n de los I. " w. trabaja en- Tam
pico, ertre los obreros, sembrando
sus disolventes doctrinas.
Las autorida6es' hacen tenaces a.
veriguacioneS, para localizar los
dichos agitadores V expulsarlos DEF
pals
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-03-01
UNA ARTTSTA DE OPERA
ENCONTRADA MUERTA
DE UN BALAZO
Soledad Abaunza, mario
trGgicamente en- la capital
de la Rep. Me1icma

Te.c5rusaa EsDsc:a! pGrG Ia PRENSA.
CIUDAD DE MEXICO, Febrero
29.-Gran sensation produjo en- los
circulos artfsticos de esta capital, IA
uoticia de que habia sido encontre1o
el cadaver de la conocida cantante
de opera Soledad Abauza, presentan-
do una herida de arma de fuego en-
una sien.
En- IN principle Sc creyo que sc
trataba de IN case de suicide, pero
uarece que las autoridades han en-
contrado motives para Greer que fue
victima de un crimen Y que recaen al
gunas sospechas sobre el artista,
tambien muy conocido, Luis Saldana,
Que tuyo relaciones amorosas con
ella, las cuales dieron por resultado
que Sc procediera su apprehension.
Al ser interogado por los repor-
ters, nego Saldana de manera ter
rainante haber tenido ingerencia di-
recta indirecta en- este aSunto Y les
manifesto que esta seguro de que blen
pronto quedara comprobado que no
tiene Ia menor responsabilidad.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-03-01
Sc EMPRENDARA UNA CAMPA
MA CONTRA Ell JUEGO EN-
ESPANA

Del !S,rr.c,n Especial ds La PRENS4-
MADRID, Febrero 29.-A conse-
cuencia de Ia exposition hecha ante
ell Parlamento de las condiclones que
prevalecen en- todo el pals en- rela-
cion con el juego, ell Ministro de ia
Gobernaci0n anunci6 hoy que sc esta
desarrollando va una activa carnpana
a fin de de suprimirlo.
Segun Sc dice, el numero de las ca
sas de juego Sc ha duphcado. por 10
menos, durante los ultimos tres amos.
En- el curse de los debates que tu-
vieron lugar en- el Parlamento, los IL
deres del gobierEo declararon que la
campafia seria .nuy diffcil Y que Ia
gente Sc halla tan acostunbrada los
ingresos que le produce el juego que
es probble cue el esfuerzo que sc hi
ciera no diera resultado, y que, ade-
mas, los pobres alimentan la es2e-
rama de enriquecerse por medic de
el Y seguiran jugando "a sea en- una
forma va en- otra.