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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
RUSSIAN FREEDOM
AIM OF WRANGEL,
WRITER IS TOLD
Anti-Red Chief Shows Graft
fiCation Over U. S. Note.
Says Defeat of SovietS Will
Permit Real Government.

SEBASTOPOL, Crimea, Aug. 26. (By
me associated Press. )-Ciyil war In
RUSSIA would cease immediately IL the
RUSSIAN people were free to organize
a government, according to their own
WISHES, Gen. Baron Wrangel. who was
recognized as head of the South Rus
sian government by France a few days
to 90 this at present, however. because
OF tne domination of the soviet leaders.
ana the Tight must go on, until Russia ms
are free 10 take matters In their own
hands, he continued
zen. Wrangel expressed the gratifi-
oauon he felt over the note sent to
Italy by the United States government
Ielauve. to the Russian situation and
ueclared recognition of the South Rus
p just expression of one ally's apprecia-
tlon OF another's sacrifice in the com
mon cause He asserted his forces on
an prontS are well equipped and that
me naval arm of the service was at
last able to assist in the struggle against
the Bolsheviki.
&, Gen. Wrangel, who has left here to
direct personally the organization of
FORCES ra1lying against the BolshevilSi,
ISOLATED Press at his home in this city
and gave him an exclusive interview
while he talked, aides and ministers
grouped about his desk with kilograms
and reports requiring his considerable
Ever since the South Russian army
honored me by placing itself under
my command, leaders of various Cos
sack organizations have been urging us
to send expeditions into the Caucasus
and Kuban regions to assist in throwing
off the tyranny of the Bolsheviki," he
said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
"DRUNK" IDENTIFIED
AS PAROLE VI0LAT0R

B. e. Powell, 225 Poplar avenue, 81,
printer, arrested Tuesday by the po
lice on charge of being drunk and dis
orderly and who was sentenced to the
workhouse when he appeared in city
court Wednesday, was identified by the
Identification bureau of the police
Thursday as. B. D. Powell, register No.
6476, parole violator from the Kansas
state prison, at Lansing, Kas. Powell
was serving a term in the Kansas
prison for second degree forgery but
was paroled. He broke his parole soon
after his release and since that time
police throughout the country have been
notified to keep on the lookout for him.
When he was sentenced in the city
court of Memphis for short term in
the workhouse he was ordered held by
the detective bureau, pending inyesti-
CATION of his record. Final identified
| ton Of the prisoner arrived by tele-
graph Thursday morning, Officers will
arrive from the Kansas state prison the
latter part Of this week to carry Powell
| back to serve the remainder of his
sentence
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
Kinks Rheumatic Remedy
Grandest On Earth"
Try 1t.

Mrs. S. F. Morris, Florence, S. c..
was advised by a friend to try Kirk
Rheumatic Remedy. It Is Just another
case of what the right medicine will do
She has written letter to Kinks Chem
ical Co, as follows
Kinks Rheumatic Remedy is the
grandest medicine on earth TO me. II
relieved me of my rheumatism when
all other medicines failed.
Il had just given up the idea OF
ever being well again when a friend of
mine advised me to try Kinks Rhsu-
matte Remedy. After telling me the
good results she had, I decided TO try
it. cannot praise Kinks Rheumatic
Remedy too highly, as | owe my life
to it.
81 wish everyone suffering with rheu-
matism would try it, as I feel sure that
they will be greatly benefited by It,
so don't give up when other medicines
fail, but try Kinks and see what a
wonderful medicine it is"
Kinks Rheumatic Remedy is also rec
commended in the treatment of painful
and aching joints. lumbago and chronic
headaches, 1t has given relief to hun
dreds of people who have despaired OF
ever being well again and who would
only try Kinks because sold on a
positive money back guarantee,
This same guarantee applies to
Kinks Vigortone, a fine tonic, Kirk s
Cough Syrup Kinks Chill Tonic, Kirk s
Sarsaparlla Blood Purifier and Kirk S
Liniment, made by Kirk Chemical Co,
Memphis, Tenn. Sold by druggists ev-
erywheTe. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
NICE CHECK SENT FOR
EUROPE'S WAR SUFFERERS

A check for $459OS has been forward
ed by the local Jewish Relief committee
to the joint distribution committee in
New York, according to announcement
Thursday by Mrs. Robert Cohen. The
fund represents work for the past four
months, a check being forwarded in
April The money will be used in re-
lief work among war sufferers in Eu-
rope.
Included in the amount was 5000
taken by subscription in Greenwood,
Miss, through efforts of Mrs A. David
son. Mrs. Hyman of Memphis added
$40 to the amount sent forward.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
LAWYERS DISCUSS Il.
REFORMS OF LAWS

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 26.-Law reforms
and methods of elevating the standards
of the legal profession were under con-
sideration at the annual convention Of
the American Bar association here to-
day.
The need for maintaing professional
standards of unimpeachable character
the convention, both by the committee
on professional ethics and grievances,
and the newly organized section of the
conference Of bar association delegates.
The latter body recommended that the
bars of the several states be incorpor-
ated and that all members be members
of the corporation and subject to its
rules of discipline. The report also
urged closer cooperation among bar
asSOciationS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26

The clinching argument that Wells
will be named came when Squire J. III.
Heard, chairman of the county court.
the court Monday, Sept, 6, "for the
purpose of inducing into office and
accepting bonds of county officers elect
ed Aug. s, 1920. and to elect a sue
cessor to w. T. Condor. late county
tax assessor, to serve the unexpired
term until Jan. /, 1921, and to accept
such designations as may be presented
to the court at said special session.
1t is the last proviso that clinches
Dawes appointment. To be named,
Dave will be forced to resign as mem
Der of the court. Wells was due to
take office on Sept. /, 1921, as county
tax assessor, having been elected at
the last election for a four-year term.
That Jack Kehoe, now Wells assist
ant as city paymaster and purchasing
agent, viii be named paymaster and
purchasing agent, in case Wells gets
Condon's place in September, also is
assured. it is understood that Mayor
Rowlett Paine has stated that vacancies
will be filled by promotion, and that
kehoe has the mayors assurance that
he will get Wells place.
Wells has been magistrate in the
Seventh civil district. This embraces
the Ninth. Twenty first, Twenty second
and Twenty seventh wards and the east
and west ends of the Seventh district.
Joe Fitzgerald, former police desk
sergeant and member Of the present
grand jury, was the first to announce
as a candidate. William Rogers, for
mer county 5ailer and now employed
by the county commission is the latest
to fling his hat into the ring.
Sandwiched between these extremes
are the announcements of numerous
other candidates, some made in person.
some made by friends. Certain it is
that all will not run at the last mo-
ment, but today no man can say who
will drop out and who will stay. Among
those mentioned prominently as candi-
dates are:
Jack Klinck, former county detective;
N. T. Ingram, now coroner: Ed +.
Kelly, now constable; Tom Robinson,
who defeated Kelly for reelection as
constable; Dan O'Leary, who ran in the
same race; Clyde link, a city hall clerk;
Lee Quianthy, formerly police sergeant
Paul Croce, labor man; James Hough
and c. F. Pate
And, because the water seems fine,
whispers and rumors of several other
names are being circulated as probable
candidates for the place
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
Beats 7-Cent
Fare On Cars

Have you songht to buy metal
fare tickets from the street car
conductor recently. only to be in
formed that he's "out" and then
had TO deposit two pennies and a
nickel in the fare box?
Numerous complaints have been
made TO The News Scimitar since
the recent boost In fare that this
has been the case, especially on
Sunday and early in the morning.
and one or two passengers have
openly charged that the company
is thus seeking to avoid selling
tickets and get the increased fare
, of one-half cent each time.
One local business man Thursday
found a way to avoid this, He
boarded an inbound East End car
trailer and rendered 65 cents to
Conductor No. 4l2 for ten tickets.
The conductor told him he had run
out OF tickets. This man put a
nickel and one penny in the box
and took his seat The conductor
argued but the business man was
obdurate and he rode to town on
the siX-cent fare.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
CAR WHEEL FALLS;
BOYS LEG BROKEN

Henry Holly, age 10 years. a news
boy 29lk Court avenue, Is in st.
Joseph hospital suffering from a broken
leg, as result OF l,000-pound freight
car wheel falling on him while he was
playing in the alley between the Mem
phis Steam Laundry and the Pidgeon-
Thomas Iron company on Second street
between Court and jefferson avenues,
at o'clock Thursday morning.
According to Paul Monkey. 2elb
Court avenue, who was playing with
the Holly boy at the time of the aeci-
dent, the wheel was one OF several that
were leaning against the wall OF one of
the buildings. The Holly boy was
standing very near the wheel, and Il
is thought that he must have dislocated
II from its place, causing 1t TO fall
The right leg was broken just above
the knee. He was rushed to the hos
pital in the Collins ambulance. He Is
the son OF David Martin Holly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
,Lauds French Action.

S%Gen. Wrangel's eyes frightened as
he responded promptly:
1.-THE note of France was chivalrous
and just. expression of one ally's recog-
milton of anothers self-sacrifice In
the common cause.
gh"I cannot conceal my surprise" he
continued, after moments hesitation,
that other allies have not given the
same generous recognition of bloodshed,
not, for Russia alone, but to protect the
entire civilized world against plumber,
murder and despotism. 1t is not only
Russia's battle which is being fought
af"May I ask, said the correspondent,
"what impression of the American note
to Italy on the attitude of the United
States toward Bolshevism created?"
at was most favorable" he replied.
ut was very gratifying to me person.
ally. and l am sure to all right-mind-
ed Russians, that the United States
should thus officially express its dis
approval of the murder, and rapine com
Iaitted by groups of desperates, which
is trying to rob the Russian people of
all liberty. If it were possible for
the Russian people to. organize a gov
eminent today according to their own
will, | should be willing to conclude
this civil war instantly, but great ma
jority H. dominated by tyrants, and
this war must continue until Russia is
, free to organize a government express
ing the popular will"
~
South Russia, Gen. Wrangel said:
T7"Control of some surplus grain has
already been gained by our govern
ment. and we will soon be able to ex-
mort it, as transportation conditions
are improving. When we control the
Kuban and Don territories, Russia s
richest grain sections we will be able
to export large quantities Of fooGstuffs
in exchange for needed manufactured
articles. We have already given France
permission to export $500 tons of grain,
This permission was given as an ex-
pression of our appreciation of the gra-
cious action of France in extending
recognition to our government.
Il wish to make it plain, however.
that France did not grant recognition
in exchange for commercial advantages,
but it was the least we could do after
France had been so magnanimous in
her treatment of u.s.
Cen Wrangel insisted the Bolshevik
military and political strength was
greatly overestimated. Even when
Working as a subordinate to Gen. Deni-
kline, he urged that an undemocratic
government, such as that led by Nike
LA Lenine, could not live In Russia
because the peasants would not toler-
ate it indefinitely, and he declared to-
day he was still of the same opinion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
Edgar Speaks To
KiIUGy1is Members

John B. Edgar fire and police com
missioner, was the principal speaker
Wednesday at the weekly meeting Of
the Kiwanis club. Mr.. Edgar confined
his remarks to the recent strike of city
firemen and extended the thanks of
the city government to the club mem
bers for their hearty response to the
call for volunteers
Mr.. Edgar also asked the club mem
bers to lend their support to the strict
enforcement of the traffic rules in order
to relieve as much as possible the con-
gestion in the downtown district.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
MERIDIAN PAPER WILL
NOT STOP PUBLICATION

HATTIEsBURG. Miss, Aug. 26.-H
pany, publishers of the Meridian Dis
patch, late Wednesday denied that the
publication of that paper would be
suspended. Mr.. Weir said the paper
would continue to be published tenn
porarily under him as receiver.
Mr.. Weir also stated that there was
no truth in the statement that the
paper would soon be converted into a
labor organ, but that plans were on
foot to organize a new company to
take over the plant and continue pub
fishing the paper.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
Band Concert To
Be At Wills Park

The municipal band under the lead
ership Of Director Il. x. White, will be
at Wills park Thursday night when the
following program will be rendered:
sMarch-National Emblem 49,. Bagley
'Serenade Observation-Disclosures, Till
Homer Gentry, Frank Pappalardo.
Waltz-Tout Paris ....... Waldteufel
Evolution of Dixie .............. Lake
lntermission.
Selection--Traviata .............. Verdi
Cuban Dances ............... Cervantes
Excerpts from Buddies ........ lillian
Medley-Popular Songs ........ Remick
Star Spangled Banner ............
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
MRS. Gait OPPOSED TO
SEPARATE WOMAN PARTY

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. 26.
route from Nashville to her home in
New York, stopped over here last We'd
nesday and in an interview said she
placed the credit Of ratification with
neither party. Men of both parties
parties have been tricky, she asserted.
No suffragist can forget the decisive
influence Of Gov. Roberts, she said.
Ratification is complete and no power
can undo It..
\ II think that women now should use
the vote according to their best judg-
ment and the dictates of their con-
science. Many men voters are con-
troled by influences which concern their
affairs, but woman vote has no
mortgage on It," She expressed herself
as alterably opposed to woman's
part
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
PrOfiteering Will
Not Be Considered
In Extra Session

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 26. (Spl.)
In the senate Mr.. Wikle, chairman
Of the committee to draft bill against
profiteering, reported late Wednesday
that the committee would not have time
session He said it would later offer
resolution authorizing the governor
to appoint a committee to prepare such
bill for submission to the regular
session in January.
The senate adjourned till Friday at
2 o'clock.
The committee on elections voted to
recommend fer passage the bills pro-
viding> for the payment of poll tax by
women between II and 30 years OF age.
who exercise the right of suffrage, but
rendering imperative the issuance OF
distress warrants against those VINO
refuse TO exercise the right.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
TAXI DRIVER FINED
And HELD TO JURY

A. L. York, taxi driver, was fined
$50 and held to await the action OF the
grand jury, in city court Wednesday
afternoon on charge of assault. York
was arrested Monday night following
an argument with another. taxi driver
at the Union station, at which time it
is alleged that York drew revolver
when the other man attempted to en-
tice one of his customers away.
York denied that he had pistol at
the time and that 1t was a monkey
wrench that had been mistaken for a
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
GERMANS GO HOME.

LUCERNE, Aug. 26.-Konstantine
Fehrenbach. German chancellor, and
DR.. Walter Won Simons. minister of
foreign affairs, have recrossed the Ger
man frontier, having failed to obtain
an interview here with Premier Lloyd
George, of Great Britain, according to
reports. Sir Hamar Greenwood, chief
secretary for Ireland. is expected here
tomorrow to discuss the Irish situation
with the British premier.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
TENNESSEE PRIMARY
VOTE IS ANNOUNCED

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 26.-The
official vote in the Democratic state
primary of Aug. 5 as canvassed by the
primary board yesterday afternoon,
was:
Governor A. H. ROBBERS, 67.94O; w. r.
Crabtree, 43, 961; John r. Neal, 937;
II, l.. Writ, 270
For railroad commissioner: Geo. N.
welch, incumbent, 63,3O3; II. Knox
Bryson, PLAZA
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
ARAB GOVERNMENT TO BE
FORMED IN MES0P0TAMlA

LONDON, Aug. 26-Sir Percy Cox,
high commissioner from Mesopotamia,
who has been here for some time. will
return there Immediately and try to re-
store order, says the London Times,
He is quoted as saying that at the
earliest opportunity an Arab admins
tration will doubtless be formed, in
accordance with promises made at Bag
dad by the British government
Newspaper reports published here to-
day say the government will with
draw its military forces after belea-
guered garrisons have been relieved
and British women and children
brought out OF the country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
EVERYTHING READY FOR
BIG LEGION MEETING

Everything is in readiness for the
meeting Of all local American Legion
posts Thursday night In the First Grim
inal courtroom, where final arrange
ments will be made for the entertain
ment Of delegates to the state con-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26

vention Of the legion. which opens a
two-day session in Memphis Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. Arrangements
have been made to care for negro dele
gates, as well as for the numerous
white ex-nghters who win attend.
A Chamber OF Comemrce luncheon
viii be rendered the delegates Friday.
Capt. Gordon Browning, formerly COM
mander Of Battery A, Hath field artil-
lery viii be the principal speaker. In
terest In the convention viii center
around the election Of state COM
mander for the coming year,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
POLITICAL POT BOILS AS
CANDIDATES FOR MAGISTRATE
IN WELLS PLACE ENTER

politically beginning center around identity Of
Wells shoes magistrate when
unexpred Of the late w Condor
regarded that Dave
fellow members of the Condons
20 mentioned
for Dawes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
POST VACATED By
ROOSEVELT FILLED

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2s.--GoFdcn
Woodbury., formerly member Of the
New Hampshire legislature. has been
appointed assistant secretary OF the
navy to succeed Franklin d. Roose-
welt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
Cossacks Hate SoViets.

Soviet domination has always been
hateful to the Cossacks, but it was
mot untn the last fortnight that it was
possible to meet their appeals. We
have been too busy organizing here
and establishing our northern fronts
to do anything else
~ Various Cossack expeditions we have
sent to Yeisk and other points in Ku-
ban and the Don territory are ad-
vancing eastward, being heartily sup
ported and Joined by local Cossacks.
Our navy is now restored to a point
where it can effectively support our
troops in any possible sea action and
consequently the time is propitious for
giving Don, Kuban, Astrekan and Terek
Cossacks the organization needed for
utilizing their unlimited resources
Against their oppressors. The Cossacks
have men, foodstuffs and animals suf-
1icient for long fight, and the spirit
with which they have Joined the ex-
speditions sent to help them indicates
they will soon hold all important ports
and railways to the Georbian border.
Advices received three days ago showed
the South Russian forces were advarc-
ing rapidly near Novorosssk and driv-
ing the Bolshevik out of that country"
* dispatches received since the date
of this interview with Gen. Wrangel
state that Novorossisk has been cap
tured by the South Russian troops.)
''What effect will recognition by
France have on the Crimean govern
ment?' he was asked.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
NEGRO BOUND OVER.

Richard Delaney, negro. was fined $50
and bound over to the state on a charge
of carrying a pistol and shooting with
intent to kill, Wednesday afternoon IL
the city court. Ed Delaney, a half
brother of the defendant, was the chief
witness
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-08-26
TO "YOuth-ify"
Gray, Streaked Hair

ASK anybody to guess how old YOU
are, and notice how their first apprais-
ing glance is directed at your hair.
To be answered, You can't be more
than thirty; l can tell by your hair"
must give to any woman who is really
forty or more sense of pride and sat
isfaCtion.
But to become prematurely gray at
30 or 40, to look ten years older than
you actually are-that is indeed a bit
ter experience. However any woman
can, with a bottle OF Brownatone, re-
store to gray, faded and streaked hair
all its maiden beauty and the Identical
color 1t had in girlhood, whether light
golden, medium dark brown or black.
Brownatone is instant in results and
absolutely harmless
Two sizes: soc and $3.50: two colors:
Light to Medium Brown" and Dark
Brown to Black"
Special Free Trial offer
For free trial package Of Brown
atone, send to The Kenton Pharmacal
Co. $50 Coppin Bldg CovlnEton, Ky,
inclosng II cents to pay postage, pack
ing and war tax Tear this out.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-31
ITALIANS MUST GIVE UP
 GOOD TIMES FOR YEARS

ROME, July &l- Hard work and faw amuScmc0tS must be the portion of patriotic Italians during ,he next few years. in the opinion of former Premier Nitti. The taxes on theatres and concerts already somewhat heavy have been considerably raised; while the proprietors of hotels who give balls. dances and other entertainments must pay to the state from $50 to $500 time.
 There are to be- no more automobile rides on Sunday, aS cars may not be used between Saturday afternoons and
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-31
FAVE GRILTiG BEARS
 KILLED WITH ARROWS .

SAN FRANuSC0, July &l-- Skins ol five grizzly 5aa3s. killed by tive S2a Francisco men, Dr. Saxton T. Pope and Arthur II. Young, in the Yellowstone National Park, are be ing stafrcd and prepared for cNhibr ton in the California Academy of Science museum here.
 Only five arrows were needed tc Xiii the r,v,, the hunters reported. E.,h an1ma. wss stopped by one sh,.. rro~ 8 distance of i~,s than forty yards.
 A sixth bear was killed but not D! an arrow When thc arrows failed to stop the animal the men rosortod to their guns. The bear was a female with cubs, and according tc Young, was the most roroc'ouS found.
 Young is claimant of the American hcw and arrow championship Dr. Pipe and Young hunted in th" Park under permit from the United State. Government
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1920-07-31
at Q s *tE '%St'

mo, taHty of this country. Several of the leading newspapers have joined in a demand that a ministry of health G, cIganilcd to give proper attention yo sanitary conditions in factories and hrdscs, to reduce accidents to workers mJ to have charge of the erection of
 e.ap houses for the Poor, ojd age D usions. health insurance, maternity allowances, prevention of cpidcmcs aud hygeuic instruction for the people.