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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Holiday Mails Here
Biggest In Is Years

The holiday mail rush at this
postoffice, Is the biggest this year in
Is years" stated j. l.. Campbell, chief
clerk to Superintendent of Mails Fox
Friday.
At the main office the pile of In
coming parcels resembled a barri-
cade thrown up in the rear of the
postoffice, Nwhere such mail is disI
tributed and dispatched to its desti-
nation by fleet Of government
trucks
On Dec. 20, official postal figures
show, there was total Of 81 pouches
containing 17S,0O0 pieces of first class
matter and 732 sacks/containing g.
$50 parcels, handled at the main Of
flee here. De Soto station. the same
day. handled 16S,420 letters and 49,
$40 parcels were handled.
On December 23 121 pouches con-
tanning 271,200 letters and 1,410 sacka
containing 14,i0O parcels, were
handled. while on Dec. 22 at the De
Soto station 166,420 letters and 49,
$40 parcels were Handled
Many mali trains are running far
behind schedule, according to Chief
Clerk Campbell In some instances
the trains are nearly ~ hours late In
N
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
WH|SKY-CRAzED,
SALESMAN PUTS
BULLET IN HEART
Oscar R. Broom Kills Himself
in Roomin0 House After
I euarreIing With LandIady.
Leaves Family.

Crazed by drink was the reason
assigned Friday by police as the
cause Of Oscar r. Broom, aged 45,
land SALESMAN, placing a. pistol
against his heart and pulling the
trigger shortly after midnight at
his apartment, 454 Monroe avenue,
The suicide took place IN the pres
erlce of Mrs. Myrtle Greenwood and n
six -yearsold child, both OF whom the
man had threatened and who were
present when he fired one shot into
the wall before ending his life.
fIiwill put an end to- everything
in this house." was the statement
ascribed to Brown by Mrs. g. T..
Fisher. landladyt OF this ilat where
the salesman lived. shortly before
lie began firing Mrs Fisher said Fri
day that he was~so intoxicated that
she believed he knew nothing about
his actions
Mrs. Fisher is the mother of Mrs.
Greenwood. and the grandmother Of
the six-year.old- girl, Ruth. The
latter is not Mrs. Greenwood's child.
Leaves Family.
Broom. who was employed by the
w. S. Biles Land company, Central
Bank building, leaves a wife and
three children in Lepanto, Ark He
as been living in Memphis off and
on for IL years, Mrs. Fisher said He
made his home with her since last
June. although she has known him
for many years, she said Formerly
(Continued on Page 2, Column 81
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
DOpers Draft
Dog AS Aide;
Rob Druggist
Tie Canine Lookout to Door
and Desert Him After
Big Haul.
A small, sharp.eyed. Shaggy,

A small, sharp-eyed; shaggy ~
thieves, believed to he drug adt.-A 81
who earlv FRIDAY morning robbed
the Wadlirgton- Pqrdy Drug com
pany, 2h7 r. McuAmore. Of $3.50
worth OF narcotics and needles"
70 doorkncb OF the store to warn
drafted pal" of the-crooks, was tied
to a doorknob of the store warn
them OF any approaching danger.
When the job had been concluded
the dog, whining in the freezing
temperature, was deserted by the
men he had guarded.
The animal was found b. me-
gress on her way to work at $50.
She released him from the leash, and
police lost elew which might have
led to the identity of the thieves, as
the dog scurried away, perhaps to
find q warm place.
Emergency Officers Emberton and
vaughn investigated the robbery.
They reported that cocaine and NOR
phine, hypOdermie needles. and is
manicure sets were stolen. The en-
tire loot was valued at $3.50 The
thieves entered through a manhole
In the sidewalk in front of the store.
This gave easy access to the interior
OF the store.
Police are OF the opinion that the
thieves are part of the ''bootlegger'
drug ring here. Reports a few-days
ago were that the supply of the drug
here was running low. The situax
,tion was becoming critical to the
dope colony" and the approaching
date of>>closing OF the city dope
line" which ends Dec 81, makes the
situation worse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
ANNOyS GIRLS. GIVEN
TAR AND FEATHER COAT

TAMPA, Fla. Dec. 24.---Tose Fuya,
a STANDARD. was tarred and feathered
herc on tho outskirts Of ths city.
brought into town in an automobile
and released az the corner Of Tampa
and Madison streets. In the heart OF
tho downtown business district.
F'uya was taken to the sheriffs Of
fec earlier in the dav and COM
p'aint alleging misconduct toward
some young women was lodged
ag"inSt him, but he was not held.
Policd said that after he left the
rerifts office four mon overlook
him. compelled him to enter an auto
mobiI~- and after taking him tn IA
lonely snot on the Hillsborough river
A. rhe foot Of Michigan avenue. ap-
rlied coat cf tar and feathers from
h's waist 20 his shoulders. The po-
lice loohed up FtiYa eft6r he had
been released by his captors,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
DAILY
THOUGHTS IN
RHYME
BY JAMES GAsELLE.
Let the Christ Child In.

Let the Christ. Child In.
Mote Efforts are being made in
this country TO introduce the beauti-
ful custom of placing burning can
dies ON Christmas Eve In the
windows Of store and home to light
the Christ Child In. II was adopted
G,tite extensively last year ana prom
ises to be even more popular this
Chrlstmas.)
The stable was dark and dreary,
To which tho savior came
Dear Mary worn and weary,
Though angels Christ acclaim
Sing loud, . joyous angels.
To all the gladstone earth,
Twas a happy day, indeed,
That saw the dear Christ's birth.
Blaze forth the Christmas candles,
TO let the Christ Chad I'M
Cast out the Goths and Vandals,
And world deep-lined with sin.
Let lights blaze forth ON windows,
And send their steady cheer,
To tell to all the world
The Christ Child's welcome here.
-
Set all the candles flaming
Withip our heart Of hearts.
All earth h-bound cares now shaminc,
When the blessed Yuletide starts.
our hearts are holy affairs,
Far from the dull earth's din.
Today we cleanse them out.
And ask the Christ Child in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
WOMEN SUE FOR
MILLION FOR TEN
YEARS IN ASYLUM

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.--Cuits for
$1.000.000 compensation for 10 years
detention in the asylum for the in
sane at Kings Park. , L. L., were
instituted by Miss Phelde NJ. Brush
and her sister, Ada d. Brush. against
Drss William B. Gibson and Walter
Lindsay, Of Huntington, who they
charge were responsible for their con-
ffrement The action in which zach
sister demands $3.50 00o from each
physician, was brought in the West
chester county supreme court.
The sisters were committed to the,
institution in May 1910. They Oh
tanned their release last March by a
supreme court order, after having
made an unsuccessful attempt in
1911.
In the action instituted today the
sisters allege the physicias swore
falsely in an affidavit declaring them
insane; that the doctors did not per-
sonally examine them and that the
proceedings by which they were COM
mitted were Illegal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
PIECE BY PIECE
NEWS SCIM|TAR
CHANGES HOMES

The big task OF moving the plant
OF The News Scimitar 70 the new
building on Union avenue. without
missing single edition OF the pa
per, continued Friday The adver-
tlsing department, display and classi.
fled. was moved during the morning
hours.
~ was necesgarya I'll, erder To, yet
0nt Bff editions Friday. 10 Keep lTss
tact the entire editorial department
and sufficient OF the composing room
equipment 10 set the news copy. In
the 'ad alley. where the big dis
play advertisements are put togetheF
for publication. comparative quiet
reigned. The alley had reached the
end of the volume of ad setting that
always precedes Christmas, and work
on after christmas ads for tho
stores kept the force busy.
Pressroom and stereotype maehin-
cry, necessarily In use until the last
copy OF the final edition in the old
bailding had been printed. will be
the last thing TO be moved.
When Monday morning dawus.
The News Scimltars new plant on
Unions avenue. just east OF Third
street. will DO In shape to get ont
all regular editions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Bank Pays Bonus
To It's EmpLOues

Employees Of the Bank of Com
merce and Trust company were pre-
sented with bonuses amounting to
6 per cent Of their salaries for 1920,
Friday. The bonus was paid to en-
ployes only, and did not include any
of the officers
Paying of a bonus long has been
a practice with the Bank OF Com
merce, and despite the fact that the
last half Of the current year has
Witnessed unfavorable banking CON
dittons, this years bonus compares
favorably with that of former years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
BANDITS HOLDING
TWO WEALTHY MEN,
SHERIFF ASSERTS
lBy International News sarviee.


DETROIl, Dec. 24-Fred Hem
melier and j. Walter Weitzel, prom
inent business men, missing since
Dec. 4, are being held prisoners by
gang Of blackmaiIers and bank
robbers who have been preying on
wealthy hen, extorting money under
threats ON death. Sheriff Pupafd be-
lieves today, Relatives of the miss
ing men received a letter demand
ing $4,000, threatening to kill the
men and shin their bodies to De-
troit unless the demand was COM
plied with. The missive directed
that the money be LETT at a. certain
point in the swamp near Monroe. In
hope of trapping the supposed kid
nappers, detectives and police lay IN
ambush In the swamp ali night but
the gang failed to appear A ,thoF
ough search Of the vicinity IL be.
ing made today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
HeGrtLess Judge
Orders Home BrelU
ThrOlUn In SeLUer

w. J. Johnson, in whose home
were found ~ bottles Of ehdna
brew" was dismissed in. city
court Thursday, Judge Barker
holding that the manufacture Of
liquor for home consumption
was not illegal.
''If the court please, Christmas
Is coming" said MIR. johnson,
after he had been dismissed.
Cant you tell Chief Griffin to
give me back my brew"
That's not in my jurisdiction"
said Judge Barker.
well, il you'd just give him
suggestion concerning its dispo-
sition, ] am sure he would follow
IT," said Mr.. Johnson.
Sure | would" said the chief.
Very we'll" answered Judge
Barker, with a smile. Il suggest
that Chief Griffin pour the brew
into a sewer"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Ramon TO
SPEND FUTURE N
ATON|NG FORPAST
Discusses ReIirion, Psychic
ResearCh, Philosophy, Art,
Fancy Work and Plans fer
Reform IN Mexiro,
(By the Assoelsted Press.

ABOARD MRS, CLARA SMITH
LANNON'S SPECIAL. TRAIN, VIA
BIG SPRING, TEXAS. Dec. "a.
Consecration of her future en-
ergies to atonlng to her family
for the sorrow she has brought to
it and determination never again
to waste another hour of her life.
are avo%ed by Mrs. Clara Smith
Hamon en- route to Ardmore, NOkla,,
to answer charge of murder In CON
nectioh with the death ~ Jake l.,
Harmon.
In an interview with the CORE.
spondentao the Associated Press
lasting nearly an hour, Mrs. Hsmop
spoke earnestly on religion. philos-
ophs. physical research. art. fancy
work and most. earnestly of all Of
her impressions of Mexico wherei she
stayed three weeks before giving her
se'f tD 10 the custody OF Sheriff
Buck Garrett Of Ardmerc, In Iuarr.
Wednesday night. MrS. Hamon
sedulously avoided discussing the
charge against her, and mentioned
tContinied on Page 2. Column 1.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Plan POstOffice Z
To Handle Parcels

CHICAGO, Dec. 24.--Plans have
been completed for a new $4,000 900
postoffice building here to handle
parcel post exclusively. Work will
start about March /. The new
building, which is to be located in
the heart of the railroad terminal
district. will have underground load
ing platforms 500 feet long. capable
of accommodating AZ railway mail
cars at time. With three shifts a
day 1875 cars can be handled.
The building will be six stories
high, rs feet vide and 500 feet long.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Weather Man Gets
Christmas Shirt

Fair weather is in sight for Christ
mas. says the local L. S. weather
forecaster.
The present fair weather will hold
out through Friday niaht and Satur.
day, and the temperature will have
tendency to rise. forecasters say.
The present cold wave will retard
the rise in the river which reached
the 15.h-foot stage by a .5-foot rise
during the past "a hours.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
VERY LOW SAY
ATTENDANTS At
,OMBERG BEDSIDE

"StiIi very low" said attsches 1t
Gartly- Ramsay hospital Friday ii
announcing that the condition of
Frank 8. Omberg, prominent banker
and poison victim, was practically
unchanged OmberE h making i
game battle for life, attendants said
but slight hope now IL held for his
recovery.
Physicians aGnin reiterated their
statements that time alone can tel.
no one is allowed 10 see OmberE
save his mother. sister and Miss N.
B. Fort. who rushed him to the hos
pital. They are permitted in the
room. but conversation is taboo.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
POLL TAX COLLECTIONS
SHORT. SAYS RICHARDS

PSll tax collections for 1899 are o.
o0short OF the total at this time last
year, according TO Jerome r. Rich
ards poll tax COLLECTOR and assessor
80 far this year we have issued
only slightly moro than 1000 tax re-
ceipts whereas at this time last year
We had issued IN excess Of 1900 re-
ceipts
Il do Aot intend taxing any active
steps until after the first Of the new
year TO collect poll taxes forcibly but
after that time I will begin garnish-
ment proceedings against all who
do not settle up"
The 1920 poll taxes became deln-
quent Dec. !, and the penalty OF 35
cents Is now being applied. Between
Sept, I. and Dec. 1. the payment OF
only 81, was necessary to secure the
poll tax receipt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Carson Stamped For
Christmas Message

BELFAST, ireland, Dec 24.--Slr
Edward Carson (the Ulster unionist
leader. in a Christmas message to-
day to the people of Belfast. says: -
81 am afraid the present Christ
mas in many parts of Ireland finds
little subject for congratulations on
the peace that ought to reign at
such time. The crimes and out
RACES which are doing so much to
ruin the fair name Of Ireland are in
themselves a blot on that Chkisti-
auity, the birth of which we cele-
hrs.i'. But let our prayers he Of
fered that great change may soon
lie brought about and let us In
Ulster try and show the example By
carrying out the doctrine of the re-
ligion to which we adhere to tho
great benefit of all the people and
70 the glory Of ChristianitY."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Cardinal Gibbons
Has Restless Night

BALTIMORE Dec 24-Cardinsl
Gibbons spent restless night, but
was feeling hettcr this morning, in
nuircrs we're told
FOR the first time in many years
the cardinal will not pontifcate NJ
the principal mass al The cathedral
he"e Christmas. but midnight mass
rill he said tonight by his secretary
Mt the home of Robert T. Shrfver
Union Mills, Md. where the cardinal
went for rest nearly three weeks
ago
His physician said last night that
~ slow improvement is noticeable
in the cardinals condition.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
POLICE DRAGNET-
HAULS FIFTY

(By international News service.
\ NEW YORK. Dec -Contipulrg
the drastic methods adopted several
days ago ln4 an effurt%to wipe oiif
the wave " nbiHae enguiflIG tlse
city. police during the night arrest
ed 81 persons on charges OF carry
ing burglar tools, burglary. larceny
and lesser crimes.
Police Commissioner l5nrighfs
flying squads visited all-niEht res
tauranta and pool halls. where youths
congregate. and rounded up the ps
irons of several places, Several rar-
rying weapons were taken into Gus
tody
BY an order TINT will go into e.
feet ian. l. approximately 600 police
men will be added to the citys fnrt&
The order aboiishes, all special -
signments by which policemen have
been withdrawn from Ratrolling dutT
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Bandits Debate Then
Agree On Method Of
RObbing StOrekeeper

ST. lLOUIS. Dec. 24.--Two banJ
dts last night entered the grocery
store of William A. Langmeyer and,
before robbins the place, entered into,
heated discussion as to whether
Mr.. and Mrs. Langmeyer should be
forced to put their hands up" or
keep en-. down." according to a re-
port to police today. The one favor
ing the latter method was victorious
and the men departed after taking
$35 from the cash drawer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Greedy Vas Wrong;
Old Men PrOUe 1t

Years steal fire from the mind and
vigor from the limb" according to
Horace~Greely. ~
> ]. X. Terry So, and Eliza Newman,
62, do not bear out Greey's contenr
tion. They staged free fopt alp at
their home, '790 ST. Paul avenue,
Wednesday which would have
done credit to the ,youngeS genera
ton by two.
Newman, the younger, however,
got the decision. Police allege he cut
Terry in the side with long knife.
Terry was taken to General hospital,
where six stitches were taken New
man was arrested and charged with
assault with intent to murder.
The quarrel, according to police,
started over grcndchild of New
mans
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
BATTLING BURGESS TO
PINE BLUFF TO FIGHT

Batfing Burgess. local lightweight,
left Friday for Pine Bluff. Ark.
where he goes to meet Joe Nelson
Of Hot Springs. Ark, in a 10-round
bout Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The boxing show is being~pu on hv
the american Legion at Pine Bluff
and big house is anticipated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Eugene Debs win
= Not Be Pdrd0ned

WASHINGTON Dec. 24.-White
House officials were unable to say
today whether President Wilson
Would grant any Christmas pardons.
hut they did say that the executive
had reiterated HIS determination not
to free Eugene v. Debs. yho is serv.
ing 10-year- sentence in the federal
penitentiary at Atlanta for violation
Of the espionage law.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
OFFICIALS
EXPECT WILSON TO
VETO FINANCE BILL

WASHINGTON, Dec. st--Veto OF
the joint resolution revivius the war
finance corporation IN expected By
White House cfficers but in giving
expression today To their belief they
= ode It clear that they had no
specific Information f,om President
Wilson.
The resolution Is now IN he hands
of Secretary Houston TO whom the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
SWEPT
BY NIGHT FIRE;
Loss S500,0OO

HALIFAX. N. s.. Dec. PA half
million dollar fire, occurred today in
the business district of Halifax.
The dry goods establishment of
Wood Bros, Ltd, was DESTROYED and
a music store and fNrier's building
nearby damaged,
Apparently starting in the Woods
store during the night the flames
were not discovered until they brust
through the roof at am. II was two
hours before they could be brought
nnder control.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
ROCKWQOl, Tenn,
SRAKENBY QUAKE;
OTHER TOWNS HIT

ROCKwOOD. Tenn, Dec. 24-An
earthqunFA OF considerable violence
accommodated hv rumble as OF
thunder. wss felt here and at other
towns as far south as Sprig City
at 2 n'cloek yesterday morning.
AT HarFiInnn r'any persons say
they were awakened by the rumble
and the rocking OF their hor1es,
while Glen Alice, five miles south Of
lockwood, reports that the eRtire
village was aroused by the disturb
anee. which lasted for several sec
onds
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24

president referred II Tor rNnD1ina-
Ion and a report. Mr.. H0u%nn Is
strongly opposed To revtvinI tile cor
poration and II expected 80 r@com-
end tc the executive iislppf wal OF
the measure.
Proponents OF the rr%0iFt'cn In
congress have declared they haYe
sufficient votes to- repass II over a
veto.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Fire Starts From,
MOOnshine Still
In Church Cellar

HANFORD. wash. Dec. pa
Fire. which broke out in a church
OF Hanford yesterday. was de-
clared by deputy sheriffs today
to have been caused by an over
heated whisky still. which was
I'm full operation in the base
ment The basement was rent
ed by J. A. Brooks, butcher
for whom a warrant has been
issued on a charge OF operating
still The church was not
badly damaged by the fire.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
BANK GIVES \ BONUS ION

Employees Of the Guaranty Bank
and Trust company were presented
with bonus for Christmas Thurs
day. According TO L. c. Humes. eice-
president and cashier of the bank.
the bonus was based on length and
quality Of service and ranged up to
Is per cent Of the annual salary. !
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
.WWibATAaEtaR} ri

Tennessee-Fair; colder.
sissippi--F'air; frost
Arkansas--F'air; cold,
Alabama frost.
Kentucky-F'air; colder.
Louisiana freezing.
Okla homa--Fair: warmer,
North and South Carolina, Geor-
sia and Florida--Ifair: colder.
t'ask and West Texas Fair;
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
LIGHTNING KILLS ONE

MACON, Ga, Dec. 24.-John
Hatcher, b student, was killed. and
Miss Maggie Smith. a teacher was
injured late Yesterday when liehtlng
struck the dormitory Of. the Orianna
high school. six miles from Adrian.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
WHAT rs MORAL
OF THIS STORY?

LAKE CHARLES. La. Dec, "a
While Mr.. and Mrs. a. T. Hickman
were attending church last night 4
thief entered their home and made
off with the Christmas packages
they had prepared for distribution TO
their friends today,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Raid On Church
Yields One Quart

AsHEvILLE n. c.. bee, 24.-
Cacheing quart Of whisky OF rare
old Scotch vintage in one OF the
largest churches in the city did moi
prevent prohibition enforcement Of
fic,als from invading the building
and capturing IL.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Bank Pays Bonus -
OF Six Per Cent

A bonus of per cent OF their an
pual salaries was paid Friday to all
clerks and employees of the North
Memphis Savings bank.
The bonus was announced by John
T. Walsh. president Of the institu-
ton
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Whole South PdLeS
Before Jack Frost

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24.--F'rost is
rruhahle tonight in Northern and
Central Florida and on the Alabama
and Mississippi coasts, the weather
bureau anNOunced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-24
Negro Wanted Here
For Murder, Escapes

Jimmie Gray, negro, wanted for
the murder of Capt, Donald w Muir
dock. 60-year old night watchman of
the Pioneer Pole and Shaft company.
was arrested by officers at Sardis.
Miss. this week but broke jail and
again is at large, police learned Fri
day.