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Evening journal., 1920-11-09
IT, w PYLE AUTO SMASH.

When the car in which he was rid
ing was struck by another at Milford,
last Friday, Edward w. Pyle, Of this
city, was severely bruised about the
philadelphia, had been cunning and
fishing at Scarlett's pool. The ,colll-
sion took place on their way home.
A Milford Rolling Mill auto truck
smashed into the sedan. Mr.. Pyle's
friends escaped injury. Both cars
were badly crushed This makes Mr.
Pyle's fourth automobile accident this
year.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
'Y' PRAYER WEEK
BEGINS NOV. IA

At the monthly meeting of the
board Of the Y. NJ. C. A., held last
evening. the membership committee
reported 1909 paid up members.
A letter from Dr. c.. j. Scott superin7
tendent Of city schools. expressed his
appreciation Of services given during
the past month by the physical de-
partment. Walter Kadel, physical di-
rector reported the three bowling
alleys at the ~" in good condition
and that they would be ready for
use within the week
The educational departments report
showed 1873 persons enrolled in the
several evening classes.
It WAS decided to hold the annual
prayer week at the "Y" during the
week Of November IA.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09

them into the hills.
Guess I've seen you all before, q
said the driver. You're 'revenOoers'
and don't take you any place."
So Hamilton and Reynolds walked
five miles to the farm OF Herman
Torsch.
ANY oil hereabouts. Herman" they
asked the backwOOdsman.
"DunnO, there ought to be-"
ANY moOnshine2"
"Sure Make Il myselfT
where's your still2"
And Herman took the supposed
FRIENDS" into his attic. There ne
had a cable leading TO a pond. On a
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
GETS mSPILLION CONTRACT.

The united STATES Engineer Onlce,
sixth and King streets, today notified
the Delaware Dred dng Company, OF
Philadelphia. that ii had accepted its
bid for redredging the Mispillion river
from Milford TO Delaware Bay. The
company bid % cents a cubic yard.
Total cost Of the dredging operation
will be betwee $1,000 and $4,000 The
bid OF the Delaware Dredging Com
pany was the only one made FOR the
XVOrk
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
PROPOSED B. B. CHIEF
KIN OF C. M. Lands

Judge Kenesaw NJ. Lands, OF Chi-
cago, who has been offered the chair
manship OF the commission to control
baseball in the proposed - club
leafue at a salary OF $4,000 a year,
is a brother OF former Congressman
Charles NJ. Lands of this city. who
is connected with the dupont Com
pany. Judge lands has the offer un-
der consideration.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
TnEsE ENTER PLEAs

Pleas entered in Court Of General
Sessions this morning were as fol-
lows:
Edward Farmer, larceny, not guilty
William NJ Tull, larceny. not guilty
Thomas rho mas Peyton. larceny, T not guilty;
Oscar Bullock, larceny, not guilty
William Robinson, larceny. not guilty
Walter Smith. larceny, not guilty
Louis Dietrick, larceny, not guilty.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
TRFATED AT LOCAL HOSPITALS

BudfOrd FitZslmm0ns. years old,
GIG East Fifth street, was treated at
the Delaware Hospital this morning
for decorations Of the right wrist.
Budford was carrying a bottle across
the street to his home when he fell.
Physicians at the Homeopathic
Hospital We're fonsed TO admin r
chloroform before removing a piece
Of needle from the finger Of the right
hand Of Helen Walter, years old, Of
1920 Delaware avenue.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
Rid Asked
LIVERPOOL COTTON

LIVERPOOL. Nov. 9 UNITED Press-)
Spots opened in limited demand to-
day. Prices were steady. Sales
amounted 10 60O0 bales. Receipts to-
tailed t4.0O0 bales including 1900
American. Futures opened steady.
American middlings fair, POPS; good
middlings, 1850; full middlings, 1850;
middlings 1875; low middlings, it.l5:
good ordinary. $50; ordinary, $50.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
MAKERs REnICT SHIRT PRICEs.

A reduction OF 30 per cent. in the
price Of a we'll known brand OF shirts
was announced In a special dispatch
by haberdashers who stated that 10
would go into effect next Monday. All
fabrics are included in the reduction,
it is sa d. the line embracing six, cot
ton, madras and novelties.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
CENTURY CLUB CURRENT EVENTS

Interesting papers were read at the
Current Events Glass OF the New Cen
tury Club this morning Mrs. w. ].
Catalan gave the paper on current
events. Mrs. w. H. Laird contributed
a paper entitled Conclusions l Have
Arrived At" Mrs. F. f. Bach gave a
TO the City" Mrs. Robert Fletcher
gave sketches OF an old-time Negro.
Vocal selections were contributed by
Mrs. Julian Adair. with Mrs. Charles
r. Grinlih accompanist.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
MUST PAY WIFE SIS WEEKLY.

For the support Of his wife, a tenn
porary order Of Sis a week was placed
against Warner Wallsmith by Judge
Hastings, in Municipal Court, this
morning. and the case was referred to
Detective MCDANIEL for investigation
and continued untll NoNember 2l.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
NOW HE WISHES
UF7D TAKEN TXVOt

NEWARK, N. J.-Frank Neilan de-
clded that he wanted to kiss Mrs.
Myrtle Heron who roomed in the
same house with him. He did-in
Judge. wish I'd taken two" said
Neilan.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
RnnRINs sEnIOUsLY ACCUsTn.

Cornelius Robbins, arrested last
night by County Constable Cole, on a
charge Of committing a statutory Of
fense, was locked up at the police sta
this afternoon. where he will be given
/ hearing.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
SUBMARINE STILL
EA SLICKER
N. z. A. stan Special.

RAYWlCK, Ky, Nov. s.-And now
comes the 'sbmarlne" stnli or may
be It would be better to say NOW
goes it-"
For in Marion county, Ky, where
-moonshine" hasn't got a thing to
do with the sky. federal prohibition
agents ]. s. Hamilton and j. H. Rey-
first and only las far as "revenooers'
know, submersihle whisky still
Posing as oil inspectors the officers
asked an automobile driver 20 take
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
$4,000 FIRE
GUTSLEATHER
CO. PROPERTY
toOatinued nom First Pagal

ands OF dollars worth OF finished stock,
ready for shipment.
The estimated loss from rough
calculation made at the plant this
morning by employees familiar with
the stock. its value and the effect OF
the 1re and water on certain Grades
OF leather.
The IRE viii not throw any one out
OF employment as for some time past,
due 10 stagnation In the leather trade
only a few men have been emploved
az tn plant Their services win now
be required in handling the damaged
stock.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
IN NfENfOKIAM

In loving remembrance Of our dear sca
and brother Horace ID. DumpsOn, wis
departed from US two years ago yesteP-i
day, far of at sea, November s, 1918:
Two years ago, dear brother,
Since you passed away to rest,
Though you are gone you will never -
forgotten,
By those who loved you best
Sadly missed by
Mother, Brothers and Sisterss
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
san ORs SEEK Gun BEAR MASCOT

SAN FRANClSCO-Have you a little
bear cub in your home? Tat is, one
that you don't want and would be
willing to give awayS Mayor Rolph
here is looking for a cub bear. The
sailors OF the superdreadnaught Cali
fornia have asked Rolph TO find EN-
q mascot
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
ARNUSTTCF nay UAIF UOImAY

All departments OF The city govern
ment, so far as Is pOss BILE, will close
for half a day on Thursday and many
or The employees are planning TO par
NcIpaIe In The parade.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO, Nov. 9 UNITED Press.) -
Opening grain:
Wheat, Dec. 1851 March 1881.
Corn. Dec. Sih; May S5%.
Oats. Dec. 5iA; May 571k.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
END nEAn INFANT

The body OF a dead infant was
found near Pyle's Lane, along the
Causeway. MS morning, and was
gwen in charge Of Deputy Coroner
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
C. o. p. COMMITTEES TO MEET.

Members Of the Republican City
Committee will meet at the Young
Mems Republican Club headquarters
tonight The county committee will
meet on Friday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. dupont Build
ing. furnish the following quotations
Of local securities:
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK. Nov. . UNITED Press.)
Cotton opened irregular today. Dec.
sold at 1860, up 10; Jan. 1903, up 8;
March 1868 off 3; May 1916, off and
July 1915, off 4.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
RECEPTION FOR HOWARD
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

A public reception will be given to
II. Ray Wooten, principal Of the How
ard High School. in the school, on
Friday evening.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
SineS and Welch
Florists

2f2 WEST EIGHTH STREET.
Cut Flowers and Funeral Deslgna
Speciality.
D. & A. 5672.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09

"See the World right here in VIII
mington. Tonight. I. o. o. F. Hail.
Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09

Does the world go round Visit
J. Q. o. T. Hall. Tonight and see--
Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09

This coming week 1t would be weR
for you to give wide publicity through
the Want Ads for automobiles to seq
or exchange.
Evening journal., 1920-11-09
IN MENIoRIAM

In fond remembrance Of our des4
mother. Rebecca Ephraim, who died tn -
years ago today, November o, 1917
The days go by,
The years roll on.
Yet more and more,
Her loss we mourn.
Her Children
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
HELD FOR MURDER.
.HE ADMITS GUILT.
. BLAMING HIS PAL

Z PHILADELPHIA, Dec. I'm a
Hgned statement given out by the
police early today, Peter D. Tread
way, one of the trio under arrest
here in connection with the killing
of Henry T. PIERCE. manufacturers
agent, who was beaten to death in
his apartment here NOV. 90, is al
legged to have admitted that he and
ZAP Smith, also known as Marion
Elliott, were the slayers.
n Treadway, in a verbal statement
last night, according to the police,
assumed full responsibility for the
Killing and did not mention Smith as
having taken any part in 1t. In both
Statements he absolved J. A. Moss
and Marie BOOTS" Phillips, the 9TH
er two prisoners from anyGblame,
declaring they were only innocent
witnesses to the killing.
Y Today Treadway is quoted by the
detectives as saying that Smith
struck the blows which knocked
PIERCE to the floor. Smith is the only
one of the four suspects not yet ap-
pretended.
Robbery was the motive, according
to the alleged signed confession,
which says that Treadway and Smith,
unknown to Moss and the girl, formed
a plot on the night of the killing to
hold up PIERCE and that they sug-
gested the party" in his apartment
for that purpose
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
GLASS Of SALTS
CLEANS KIDNEYS
If Your Back Hurts Or Bladder
Bothers You, Drink Lots
of Water.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with
a lot of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you
keep your bowels clean, by flushing
them with mild, harmless salts
which removes the bOdy's urinOus
waste and stimulates them to their
normal activity. The function of the
kidneys is to filter the blood. In "a
hours they strain from ii 500 grains
of acid and waste, $50 we can readily
understand the vital importance OF
keeping the kidneys active.
Drink lots of Water-yOu cant
drink too much; also get from any
pharmacist about four ounces of Jad
Salts; take tablespoonful in a glass
of water before breakfast each morn
ing for Il few days and your kidneys
will act fine This famous salts is
made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia
and has been used for generations
to clean and stimulate clogged kid
nys; also to neutralize the acids in
urine so it no longer is a source OF
irritation, thus ending bladder weak
ness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive can not
injure; makes a delightful effer
vesCent lithia-water drink which
everyone should take now and then
to keep their kidneys clean and ac.
tive. Try this, also keep up the water
drinking, and no doubt you will Won
der what became of your kidney
trouble and backachs adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
Let Me Prove This Free

My internal method for the treatment
and permanent relief Of piles is the cor
rect one Thousands upOn thousands of
grateful letters testify to this. and I
want you to try this method at my eX-
pense.
No matter whether your case is Of
long standing or recent DEVELOPMENT,
whether it is chronic or acute, wheth-
er It Is ocCa sional or permanent. you
should send for this free trial treat
ment.
No matter where you live-ro matter
what your age or ocCupatior--if YOU are
troubled with piles my method will re-
lieve you rOmptly
| especially want to send it to those
apparently hopeless cases where all
forms of ointment. salves and other To-
cal applications have failed.
want you to realize that my method
of treating piles is the one most de-
pendabln treatment.
This liberal offer of free treatment is
too important for you to neglect a sin
gle day. Write now. Send no money.
Simply mail the coupon-but do this
now--TODAY.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
CATHOLICS EFFECT
HOME MISSION BODY
Termed One of Most Import
ant Developments in Field.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 2.-Prelates Of
the Catholic church from throughout
the United States, meeting in Gin
cinnati effected a permanent or
ganization of the Catholic missions
in the United States, and elected Of
fiCers and adopted a constitution and
bylaws for the government of the
newly constituted body.
The organization of this body, ac-
cording to DR.. Thomas p. Hart, eli
tor of the Catholic Telegraph, is one
Of the most important developments
in activities in the mission field in
the Catholic church in America in
many years. It's purpose is to arouse
an active interest in home and for
eign Catholic missions in every o.
ish in the country and to cO-ordinnte
under the direction of one body all
the work along this line which here
tofore has been carried on more or
less independently by organizations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02

jerked out his gun and is said to
have fired without taking aim. The
bullet failed to find a human tar
get.
Sheriff Smith whipped out his re-
volver and fired at the murderer. HIS
bullet struck Hamilton in the aU-
dOmen. Several persons. standing on
the Illinois Central railroad station
platform witnessed the shooting.
Knowing that he was fatally
wounded, but carrying to the last
that hatred for the law which he has
shown, Hamilton. lying IN the ground
dying, raised and fired again over
his shoulder Again the missile went
wild. A second ballet erte'e ed Ham
ilton's head, and in a minute he was
| dead.
His body was brought here on a
| train, which carried Kelly and Shaw.
! The latter two were transferred to
| automobiles while a crowd of 500
persons watched, commenting upon
the youthfulness Of the pair. They
were brought to Memphis by ma
| chine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
Laying Blame To Pals, Kelly
Says Hamilton Planned Murder

Kelly on that ride from Winona
was more like a schoolboy caught
playing hockey. He realized his Of
Tense, however, and likewise that
charges will be brought against him
that may result in his being seated
in the electric chair.
II don't know who gave Hamilton
the guns" he told the inspector.
SHAW and Hamilton were not on
very good terms with me. We had
planned the getaway since we first
went to the Jail. l was not in on
their plans though, and thought we
were to go through the roof, When
we left the consultation room
walked to the office. In there l heard
the shots. l was scared. Next |
walked to the office door. saw Reeves
lying 'on the floor. l stepped over
his body. Mrs. Reeves was closing
one of the doors. walked around
her and through the other and into
the Jail yard. where I beat it for the
wall and jumped over.
Hamilton was the brains Of the
crowd. We wanted to split after the
getaway but he wouldn't stand for
it, And he had the only gun"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
OFFERS HARDING
USE OF MAYFLOWER

WASHINGTON, Dec. BY direc-
tion of President Wilson, Secretary
Daniels placed the presidential yacht
Mayflower at the disposal of Presi-
dent-eleCt Harding to complete his
trip. The secretary sent a radio
gram to Senator Harding on board
the steamer Pastores en- route to
Norfolk, informing him the May
flower would be at Hampton Roads
Saturday when the Pastores is due,
and that President Wilson would be
happy to have Senator Harding use
the vessel for the passage to Wash
ington.
The president previously offered
Senator Harding the use Of the May
flower ana also of a battleship for
his journey when he learned that
the senator intended to go to Pan
anna on his vacation trip. Senator
Harding declined the offer, saying
his arrangements already mad been
made
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
U. S. CUNBOAT WILL
QUELL CHINK MUTINY
by the Associated Press.

SHANGHAI. China, Dec. Amer
lean and British gunboats are hur-
rying to I-Chang, treaty port in
the province of Hu-Peh. where mu-
tinOus Chinese troops have looted
and burned a portion of the city,
American gunboat MonocaCy, wh!cl:
is now on patrol along the upper
reaches of the Yangtse river. above
I-Chang, is the nearest warship to
the scene of the trouble.
Looting and burning at I-CIang
continues, and property loss thera is
heavy, says a message relayed from
Hankow from. the agent of the
Standard Oil company at I-Ctarg.
The lives of foreigners, however. are
said not to be in any immediate dan
ger. Chinese gunboats are said %
be there.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
SEEK VANDALS WHO I
DEFILE MANY GRAVES

REFORM, Ala, Dec. 2.-Reports
reached here Wednesday Of astound-
ing acts of vandalism at the Freewill
cemetery, IL miles north, where I'M
identified persons demolished with
axes and dynamite practically every
monument in the cemetery, and in
addition dug into or leveled many
of the graves, in some of which large
stakes were driven until they pierced
the caskets.
One casket is reported to have been
removed from the grave and smashed
The people of the community are
greatly wrought up over the Incl
dent, and while officers are said to
be in possession OF Crews as to the
perpetrators of the deed, no arrests
have been made.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02

II only know l wanted to get out
of that jail. The way was clear, so
went" explained E. b. Kelly, 81
year-old member of the dandy bandit
trio, Wednesday night, en- route to
Memphis from Winona, Miss, where
he was taken.
Had | know Hamilton intended to
shoot Reeves | would have never en-
tered the plot to escape. Hamilton
told me he intended to croak Reeves
while. we were in the consultation
room after the lawyer had left.
tried to dissuade him, but he said
something and hurriedly moved on
the jailer."
Kelly, the younger member of the
trio, sobbed while talking to reporters
and to Inspector of Detectives Crit
fin, in whose charge he. had been
placed by Sheriff Perry. Kelly talked
freely. His was not the demeanor
of the bandit type one naturally ex-
pected on conclusions drawn from
the nickle novels. There was miss
ing the air of braggadocio, the flip
pant or surly remarks, the anticipat-
ed limp cigaret hanging loosely from
his lip.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
INDEPENDENCE FOR
PHILIPPINES URGED

e WASHINGTON. Dec. 2-Political
activity and postwar economic dis
turbances have caused a renewal of
sentiment in the Philippine islands
for independence, according to Gov
Gen. Burton Harrfson's annual re-
port. The governors recommends
tion that independence be granted is
renewed with the declaration that
Sthe stable government stated as a
prerequisite has already been estab-
lished in the Philippines"
The first general elections in the
islands in July, 1919. demonstrated
the ability of the Filipinos to elect
a proper government. the report said,
although irregularities and defects IN
the election laws were apparent. 1t
recommends equal suffrage for tie
islands.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
Some Ambition! He
Seeks Perfect PrLLne

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 1.-The
perfect prune" is soon to be grown
in. America, Prof. L. r. Detjen, of
Delaware college, announced in an
address before the Gath annual con-
Yention of the Peninsula Horticultural
society.
Describing his superprune, which
is to be evolved from a domestic
plum, Prof. Detjen said it would be
the first time an American variety
has been adapted to prune purposes,
the output hitherto having been
grown from European varieties.
Prof. Detjen explained that his
plum, while of no commercial value
now, will be carefully bred until it
becomes the ancestor of an American
prune aristocracy which. he said will
be the breeding stock for a new and
harder race of prunes for Eastern
America"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
OFFICIAL FRIENDS
TO Be PALLBEARERS

Pallbearers for County Jaller Geo.
T. Reeves, slain by bandits, will
likely be picked from among his
friends at the courthouse and on the
police force, it was stated Thurs-
day.
The funeral cortege. according to
final arrangements will form at
Thompson Brothers chapel, PSI
Adams avenue. at 2 o'clock Friiay
afternoon Services will be held in
the First Methodist church at .2:30
O'Clock, Rev. C. w Webdell officiat-
ing. Interment will be in Elmwood
cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
Lippitt Praises
Local Lions Club

That the Lions club of Memphis
is one of the foremost in the city in
promoting work in the interest of
charity, was brought out before the
weekly meeting Wednesday by J. Z.
Lippitt, in reviewing the organiza-
tons past activities and accomplish
ments since its establishment in 1917.
The clubs activities in behalf of
better hospital facilities for the care
and treatment of tuberculosis pa
tents in Shelby county, were given
special mention. Chancellor Peres
also gave a brief talk.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
BANDIT PAIR HELD
SAFE AT CITY JAIL

Edward B. Kelly and Aida F. Shaw,
highwaymen, bank robbers, wanted
for assisting in the murder of County
Jailer George r. Reeves, are safely
behind bars at police headquarters.
Kelly smiles at times and is even
jOvial. Shaw is sullen. He main
tsins the air of knowing more than
he will tell of the facts concerning
the pistol with which Clyde A. Ham
iltOn took the life of George Reeves
Kelly continually seeks a cigaret.
His clothing is soiled and torn in
places and his face dirty. He APP
pears to be in highly nervous state.
Neither Kelly nor Shaw slept We'd
nesday right. Detectives were en-
deavoring to break Kelly's story that
he did not know who gave Hamilton
the pistol
Kelly and Shaw reached police
headquarters Wednesday night in
custody Of Sheriff O. H. Perry, In
| spector Griffin and o-7cers less than
% hours after the killing or Reey es
! and their sensational escape from
Memphis in a stolen automobile.
In the knowledge that they were
finally held where they could not es-
cape, and with Kelly admitting freely
that he knew his life was at stake
the pair willingly told the story of
| their movements after the murder
Kelly told Of stepping over the with
, ing body Of Jailer Reeves in the
doorway of the prison.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-02
NAMES MEMBERS
RED CROSS BODY

WASHINGTON, Dec. president
Wilson has designated the following
as the six government members of
the central committee of the Amer
lean kei Cross:
DR.. Livingston Rarranb, chairman;
Norman II, Davis, TO represent the
state department.; John Shelton W.T.
lialnS, comptroller of the currency, to
represent the treasury department;
Maj Gen. Merrytt w. Ireland, sur
geon general L. s. A, to represent
the war department; Rear Admiral
Edward r. Stitt, surgeon general u.
S. n. to represent the navy depart
ment, and William l.. Frierson. solic-
itor- general to represent the depart
ment Of Justice.