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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
WHITE To FURNISH
SUMMER CONCERTS

Band concerts for Memnbis du-,r,, ,,,.
summer months were assured FStSa', Az
~hen the bid Of Ernest X White was
accepted by the Memphis park commits.
son SiI at "A special meeting held al noon
and run for eight weeks Conccrts ~,
VII he given each night In the week
anG sG on sunday afternoon, each concert
The hid submitted by Mr. White calls
l l2r Ia uen ana a leader at a cost to the
city OF $3.50 per week or a total of s5
V4o Tor the season Of eight weeks
Abe Goodman. president Of the Com.
ncr'laI Bank and Trust Comnanv. is
chairman Of tho music committee OF tho
PARK commission and accepted the bid
nounccmcnt Of the action Of the hoard
vas va. made by L. NJ. DeSaussure at noon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
LOCAL SOLDIERS
REPLY TO SPERRY
:. AND DEFEND LEA
Brand Statements of Private
Soldiers President as False
Regarding Attempt to Kid
nap Former Kaiser.

Memphis members OF Battery a, f14tr
Held artillery, have rallied to the de-
tense of their former commanding Of
lieer, Col. Luke Lea, and have address
ed an open letter to Marvin Gates
Sperry, president OF the Private SOL
dlers and Sailors legion, in reply to
an interview printed in The News Scim :
ltar under date of June 10.
~ this article Col. Lea was bitterly
criticised for the part he is alleged
10 nave taken in an unsuccessful at,
tempt to kidnap the kaiser, six weeks
after the armistice. President Sperry
was quoted as saying that "PrivateS
We're vitality concerned in all the cir
cumstances surrounding his remark
anle escape from being court martial
ca and summarily dismissed from the
united States army for his insensate
ana ridiculous attempt to kidnap'' the
former kaiser. During the war there
were 100000 court-martial cases. Sol
dlers We're fined and meted out drastic
punishment for such inconsequentialJn-
q fractions of the military code as smok :
ing cigarettes. Ana yet do We have
L9ke Lea with the title of colonel COM
nittlng the most assinine act Jof the
cntlre War-and getting off, so far as
we nave 'been able to ascertain, with
'out even verbal reprimand.' Why?
or I'VE years every nation without
Hoiiand s neutrality. But though the
nations of the earth kent the faith with
respect to little Holland it remained
for Luke Lea to violate all precedent
hollands neutrality meant nothing to
his cause "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
Hd! Hd! Nashville
Police Chief Loses
Pistol In MemDhis

A, L. Barthel. chief of police at
Nashville, Tenn, spent a day in Mem
phis on June 12. while incognito as far
as concerned local police officials. and
It is matter of conjecture whether
Memphis thieves got onto him or
whether it was a coincidence, but the
fact remains one of them got the CHIEF $
most treasured article-his trusty pis-
tOl. 1t sounds unreasonable, true
enough, but it must be true for the
chief says so himself
In letter to local officers. Chief
Barthell reports the loss of his gun
from a handbag in room 352 Hotel Cay
oso, last Saturday. Evidently it was
not discovered until the home town was
reached. The pistol was a Colts As
callbre automatic, L. S. army model, of
1911 and was in q scabbard. The chief
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
GEORGIA FIRM BUYS
LOCAL FACTORY SITE

company, spent several days here last
April looking over industrial sites They
had intended 10 visit number OF South
ern cities In their search for loca-
tion for their new plant, but after the
advantages Of Memphis for their pur-
pose were presented by Mark Fenton.
commissioner for the Memphis Chamber
of Commerce, they decided to locate
here without looking further.
Negotiations for the sale Of the fac
tory site were conducted by ID. w.
Thompson. OF the Union Avenue De-
velopment company. The site is on the
Industrial tracks recently put In by the
Frisco and Union Railway company,
and has connection with all lines out Of
Memphis.
II is understood that work on the
buildings will start as soon as arrange
ments can be made, The purchase price
OF the property and the cost Of the
plant was not announced
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
S4OO YEARLY RAISE
FOR POSTAL employees

Advices from postal bulletins received
here recently from Washington, order
a reclassifiCation Of employees in first
and second class postoffice, which will
directly affect the local office, according
to Postmaster c. w Metcalf
The bulletin contains an order, to
be put into effect Julst l. for n
raise Of $500 per year for all clerks and
carriers, according to their correspond
ing grades OF service Raises are listed
as Grade one. $1,000 to S1,400: Grade
Two, $l.l00 TO $500; Grade Three, 81,
200 to Sl,600, Grade Four, 81 800 70 81.
zoo. Grade Five, sl,400 to 81. 500, and
Grade Six, $500 TO ST. 500.
II was announced In the bulletin that
the annual bonus which has been in ef-
feet with the old salaries viii automat-
ically cease when the increase goes in
TO effect.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
BUREAU PROMISES
COOLER WEATHER

Considerably lower tempera ture than
has been enjoyed by Memphis and vi
cinlty for the past two weeks las been
predicted by officials Of the weather
bureau TO continue two or three days.
official thermometer readings Thurs
day showed the maximum temperature
reached during the day as s5 degrees
drop OF ~ degrees was shown by
readings at noon Friday, the thermom-
eter registering H.
Partly cloudy with probab bic local show
ers Friday night aad Saturday is the
outlook predicted by the weather bu
reau. The Mississippi IN this district.
according to river bulletins, vii, CON
tinue to fall for an indefinite pcriod
Gauge readings Friday showed the wa.
ter at 22l feet, a fan OF IL feet since
Thursday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18

telegram was received Friday from
the Fly Shot company, OF Nashville,
Ga, by Mark Fenton, industrial com
missioner Of the Memphis Chamber Of
Commerce. confirming the purchase OF
an industrial site at Iowa and Fourth
street, in the Memphis Union Station
company's industrial tract, where the
company proposed to erect plant tor
the manufacture of insecticides. A
two story building, so by $50 feet. v'IlI
be built to house the manufacturing
and distributing plant, where approFi
mately.5 80 people will be employed. J h"
building and equipment will cost more
than 100000. IL Is believed.
The Fly Shot company Is an old es-
tablished company. It's main offices are
at Nashville, Ga, where IL also manu-
features a widely known line Of insect-
cides. DIR. W, G. Rentz and a. II. Glib
bens, of Nashville, Ga, officials OF the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
ALLEGED BANDIT
CONNECTED WITH
P. O. SAFE JOB

Efforts Of local police and postotflce
authorities to connect the four Memphis
youths under Arrest for notorious auto
banditry as yeops who have committed
several recent safe blowing Jobs near
the city, are reported "a have met with
some success In identifying Morgan
Nessln, 20, one OF the youths, as having
been seen at Council, Ark, a few miles
down the river from Memphis, about
the time the postofflee safe there was
blown and $500 In money and stamps
taken. The robbery occurred little
more than 90 days ago.
According to reports. Nessin admits
having been in Council about the time
the robbery occurred Police officials
Friday declined 10 discuss developments
In the case until additional evidence is
obtained.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
C. H. S. TEACHER IS
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Miss Margaret Scuddcr. 60, 23f Jones
street teacher at Central high school.
was run down and seriously injured bv
an automobile Friday at noon at Mad
tson avenue and Camilla street Jeff
Gros, l6, son OF j, b. Gros, 962 Madi-
son avenue driver OF the auto. was ar
rested on charge of reckless driving
and his bond was fixed at $500
Miss Scudder was taken to the Cen
Cra hospital in the auto Of b. T.. Whit
ten, who was passing at the time. At
taches of the institution say that She
probably is suffering from slight con
cusson Of the brain, bruises and ntor-
nal injuries.
It is said that Miss Scudder did not
see the automobile until too late, and
then stepped directly in its path.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
Fdn,iLieS Without
Children Barred

ST JOSEPH, Mo. June 1S.-W.
=. Fulkerson, ST. oseph banker, is
building a row Of houses for rent
to families in which there are chill
dren.
Newly married couples also will
be allowed to occupy the houses,
with the provision that If there are
no children in their families at the
end Of one years residence they will
be asked to vaCate. Whenever a
child is born in ono Of his houses,
Mr., Fulkerson announced. the rent
for that month will be returned TO
the tenant.
The houses are in one of st. Jo-
seph's most desirable residence Sec
tions.
The decision TO adopt this method
~ tenancy was reached, MIR. Full
kerson said, by reading the number
OF advertisements in the daily pa
pers which carried the line: mo
one with children need apply"
IT'S all wrong" the banker said.
"Thcre should he every incentive
for rearing children, instead Of try
ing TO force families into race sui
eide"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
TWO YOUTHS FACE
HEARING FOR THEFT

Charges of larceny and receiving sto-
len property lodged against Joseph
Tracy, 10, and Jimmy Shelton, II, both
living at 994 Keppel place, following
their alleged confession late Thursday
to the theft of $1,000 in Liberty bonds
from +. NJ, Crump & Co, cotton dealers
IA South Front street, were to be aired
at preliminary hearing in city court
late Friday. Shelton was formerly an
office boy at the cotton company.
Efforts are being made by police to
trace the Liberty bonds which the
youths sold according to police, in
Memphis and Chicago
According to their own alleged ad-
mission, Tracy obtained keys to the
fTTpa Tn s fTa Sa $Ip ghatoH t9 and a n3ph
stole the bonds OF 81 900 denomination
After they were sold at market price
the lads divided equally, according to
their alleged confession. and then to-
gether spent 81 900 in three days for
automobiles and repairs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
CLUB WOMAN CALLS
SONGS" "UNSPEAKABLE''

DES MONIES, la. June 1S,--PopuIar
music Of the day in America was de-
scribcd as "unspeakable" by Mrs Marx
Obendorfer, Of Chicago addressing the
music conference Of the General Fedora
tion Of Women's clubs here today.
Ninety per cent OF it," she said,
would not be allowed to go through
the mails II II were literature"
Discussions Of art, music and Ciyics
IN separate conferences were a part OF
the days program Of the biennial con.
Nention Of the federation
Further revision Of the bylaws also
"aS discussed today. Proposed reur-
ganization OF the federation was re-
Jectcd at yesterdays session.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
MISSISSIPPI $3.50
FOR M'ADOO AND cox
Senator Williams Too III to At.
tend Convention as Delegate

JACKSON, Miss. June 1S. (Spl "A
canvass taI OF the Mississippi delegates to
the San Francisco convention shows
sentiment about evenly divided be-
tween McAdoo and Cox for the presi
Dental nomination Some of the dele
gates decline to express themselves,
preferring, they say to await develop
ments at the convention.
Senator Pat Harrison, proba hlv
spokesman for the delegation, is waver-
ing between Cox and McAdoo.
Owing to illness, Senator John Sharp
Williams will not be able to 20 as
delegate to California. While the
physicians advise against the long trip,
The alternate for Senator williams is
Ex-Governor Earl Brewer, who de-
clares he believes the ticket should be
McAdoo for president and Cox for vice
president.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
- -; " ssSs- 9gsSSs
% % S1ER9

Twcnty-four hours to noon June Is
org >n.prrature--
Hour. Dry bulb Wet bulb uIuniI,y
pm. yes day rs II '''''" y y
am. today 66 Ge n
Noon today . II 81 ~
Maximum ... 50
sun sets today AS pm: rises t3..
morrow 1.l6 am. Moon sets 9.5I n M
tonight. Precipitation 81 inches. '''
able -
Mississippi: Cloudy. cooler. showers
probable.
Arkansas; Cloudy; showers probable.
Alabama; Cloudy. cooler; showers
probable.
Louisiana: Cloudy. showers probable,
Kentucky; Cloudy, continued cool.
Oklahoma Cloudy: warmer.
North Carolina Fair, cooler
South Carolina and Georgia; Thunder.
storms, cooler.
Forida: Fair.
East Texas: Cloudy.
West Texas: Cloudy. warmer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
Down 1t Goes.

After passing beyond the bar unload .
without a hitch until the last case and
barrel had passed over the gunwale OF
the boat in its final journey, II was
because barrels and cases were dumped
overheard without being bEoken open
fishing picked up so alarmingly Fri
day
Thus. drowned with the last drop OF
liquor that went over the side OF the
Nolty, were the hopes entertained by
antiprohib bItionsts that steps would be
the liquid among deserving residents OF
Memphis.
A sad end 10 a sadder story, yet op-
timists might use the JOY on the part
Of fishes al receiving the unexpected
gift from Uncle Sam. as n basic prln-
eipal for future arguments.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
WATCH RUNS FAST
so DOES THIEF

Tie watch belonging to Robt A. Mac
dondld 1926 Southern avenue, ran faster
Fl lday morning AZ o'clock than it
ever did before. II was reposing in
the pocket of negro thief who was
breaking all records for sprintng after
Macdonald discovered him and opened
fire. About $i6 in cash a flashlight
and other articles also went away on
the wings of the night in the same
manner '-.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
THREE BANDITS HOLD UP
BANK AND GET $4,000

CLEVELAND, June 1S.-Three men
this morning held up two employees Of
the First National bank at Chagrln
Falls, a suburb, stole $4,000 and cscap-
ed in an automobile.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18

sh@l TreZevant presented a picture not
unlike that Of Washington crossing the
Delaware. Surrounding him, as the
staunch oarsmen stood by their leader
in Washington's day. stood government
ana state officials in the form of
baIeS, barrels, cases and sacks
Several hundred spectators on the
deck. desirous Of gntting las. glimpse
Of the fluid joy producer" were un.
awarc Of the significance attached to
the blowing Of the Nolty's whistle In
one long blast as she passed out into
the channel. Rivcrmen however. nod,
ded their sage heads muttering tnco-
herent sentences. wherein only the
words death whistle" could be distin-
guished
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18

Tackle used on other fishing expedi-
tions Vas discarded Friday The eN-
pensvc reel; the shining blued steel
casting rod with its jewelcd line guides;
the fancy landing net; the artificial
minnow and other articles dear to the
hearts Of enthusiastic fishermen were
missing. A long slender, steel pole re
placed the shorter rod: delicate silken
lines We're discarded for heavier cord
artificial minnow was replaced by the
ugly but seryiceable graphing hool,
One part OF the regular fisherman's
outfit remained unchanged ed--the boat.
In fact, this was much in demand, so
greatly 50 that all sorts and conditions
Of boats were pressed into service. Ca
noes rowhoats, bateaUs, launches. RATS
and even the smaller river steam craft,
II was reported. were Called upOn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
MEMPHIS GOES A-FTSHING
BUT NOT FOR ANY SPECIES
OF PRICED FINNY TRIBES

Memphis afishng Friday No tedious
taken to distant lakes Instead
who ed themselves
the "Fathe Waters
heralded far and wide the lucky
tern home proudly bearing aot his pscara prize
phan his "prc all right
bore his "cach" safely
about his eyes bespoke his 70 the "niaed"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
LOS ANGELES SHAKEN .
BY SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE

Los ANGELES, June 1S.-Downtown
buildings were shaken today at 2:l5
am, by a slight earthquake. No dam
age was reported.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
What They Sought.

For Memphis was a-rishng, and
a-fishing not for species Of the finny
tribe, oh. no. brother; the prize sought
was far more precious than any bass.
trout, crappie perch. shark, whale or
other "flsh''--it was part Of the 4O1
barrels Of real beer. dumped overheard
late Thursday by a hcartless govern
ment, represented by Uhitcd states
Marshal Stanley TrezevanC as the final
act in disposng of the $lO00O00 worth
Of wet goods" which had accumulated
in the reccsses OF the local federal
building for the past four years as the
results OF raids and seizures on the
part Of federal officials
Standing upoRthe bow OF the Augus-
tus j. Nolty as she cleared from the
dock carrying the precious cargo. Mar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
Critic of Wilson.

Mr.. Perkins early in the world war
interested himself in the matter of
American preparedness He was a se-
we're critic Of President Wilson. In a
speech in indianapolis In 1915 he de-
clared the United States was unpre-
pared for war and urged immediate
action. After the United States en-
stimulate food production and by large
purchases Of provisions at distant points
sought TO avert a wartime shortage in
New York city, He was also active In
Rcd Cross, Liberty loan and other pa
triotc drives. After the war Mr.. Perk-
ins went to France to investigate the
charges Of waste and inefficiency
against the Young Mems Christian AS
soCiation workers abroad. He reported
made, there vas little ground for hon
est criticism"
A ,'oSc fieud OF the late Mayor John
PuTrpy Mitchell Mr.. Perkins at one
time was prominently mentioned for the
mayorBlty Of New York. He was once
quoted as having said that New York
city could save S25.000,000 a year by
"a proper cut in its budget" He was
trustee OF Nassar college, and Berry
numerous civic, scientific, sociological
and philanthropic organizations In
1911 Mr.. Perkins received the honorary
degree Of LII. u. from the University
Of Wooster and the University OF Ver-
mont
MIR Perkins married in 1889, Miss Eva
lima BAH, daughter OF Flamen BAH,
Of Cleveland, Ohio to whom two chill
dren were born, Dorothy and George w.
Perkins, Jr, the latter OF whom was
a lieutenant in the American Expe-
litiOuprV force
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18
One Case Cited.

One citizen of Memphis whose share
of worldly goods is known 10 be large
and who Is rated as one Of Memphis
leading citizens insofar as possession
of worldly goods is concerned, has made
his personal property at 50. 500. The
value OF his wife's personal property is
rated at $4,000 Men of affairs who
know this man declare that it is far be-
low actual value. Dozens of Instances
were, cited in the discussion by the
board and the mayor Friday
Board members feel confident that
some plan will be evolved whereby the
personally assessment can be equalized,
but they had counted upon the assist
ance of committee of citizens who
called upon the board Thursday. These
men, however, while agreeing that the
assessment was too low, were unable to
offer any suggestion that would solve
the problem.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18

quantities OF iewelry and other property
that comes within the personally tax
law, have made returns showing very
small amounts of personal property
These statements are sworn TO and
the board of equalization, not being
an assessment body, are confronted
with serious problem in arriving at
fair valuation of this property.
Others who have preferred an arbi-
trary assessment are known to own
more than the assessor has credited
them with. The only solution of the
problem seems to lie in a personal visit
to the homes of these citizens ana firms
and an appraisal. Members of the board
were undecided whether to adopt this
Or
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-18

Twcnty-four hours to noon June Is
-- >h.purature--
Hour. Dry bulb. Wet bah HurnId,v
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
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Social Affairs Women's Clubs !. Churches and Lodoo

Mrs. 3. A. Morgan was hostess
Saturday at q o'clock luncheon to
the house committee OF Elmwood
Country Club. at her home, 911 East
Main street. Plates were laid for nine
and the rooms were decorated with
garden flowers. After the luncheon
a business meeting was held and
general plans were discussed for the
decoration and furnishing of the
club house. No definate schemes
were decided upon but general sug-
gesttQns were made which the COM
mittee will investigate.
o 8 q
A birthday dinner was enjoyed at
the G. o. Thayer home, sol East
Boone street, Sunday in honor of the
birthday anniversaries Of Mr. Thayer
and Mrs. George Lampman. A pleas
ant social time was enjoyed after
the meal. This is the fourth year
that the Thayey and Lampman fam
lilies have celebrated these two an
niYersaries together. Mrs. Thayer's
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. I. L.
Lord, Of Oklahoma City, Okla, who
have been visiting relatives and
friends in the city the last three
weeks, were guests.
@ @ @
The Tri A class Of the Methodist
Sunday school entertained at the M.
p. Matsep home, Ill North Fifth
street, Saturday night compliment
airy to Miss Sylvia Glen and David
M. pugh, who are to be married Aug.
s. The guests enjoyed games and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
HAVERHiLL. MAN, DIES.
Bernard q. LoIw'nS Dead Of Psritoni ;
tis Following Operation.

Bernard g. Lolwing, Of seven miles
south OF tho city. died at st. Thomas
hospital at 9:45 Sunday night of peri
tonitis following an emergency opera
ton for appendicitis. performed
Thursday afternoon. Mr.. LOWING
had lived in the county twenty years.
He was member OF Marshalltown
council Of Knights Of Columbus.
Mr.. L,ofwing was born in ,Menomi-
nee. I'LL. Oct. Is, 1859. He was united
In marriage with Miss Anna KopeI
OF TIayerhtll, Oct. II. 1893 They
moved to Hazel Green, Wis, where
they lived a year, then went to Will
lians and came here in 1900
In addition to Mrs. f1olwing, six
children. survive their father. They
are Mrs B. II. E'eldman. of Haver-
hill. and Arthur, Vincent, Herman,
Alfred and BERTHA. who are ut home
Mr.. Lolwing's mother, Mrs. Henry
Lofwing, OF Menominee, Ill, also sur
wives her son as do two sisters and
three brothers. The latter are Mrs.
Lena Speaker and Mrs. Frank kuhl
Galena. ILL.,; Henry L. and Joseph
Lolwing. Hazel Green. Wis. and Her
man LOlWihg. Menominee, Wis,
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day morning at . o'clock at the Hay
erhill Catholic church. Burial will be
in Haverhill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-02
At tho Hospitals.

Robert. Aged II. and Jessie, aged
9, children OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Benbow, Of Bangor. had their tonsils
and adenoids removed at the Dea-
'coness this morning.
Nick Hansen, OF Gladbrook, sub
mftted to an operation at the Dea.
coness this morning.
Ruth 2,year-oid daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. Joseph Prescott, OF Rad
cliffe. Lorraine, 7-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. E P. Smith, of Con-
rad, and Una, 5-year-old daughter OF
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Getty, city, had
their tonsils and adenoids removed
at the Deaconess Saturday
II. J. Burmeister, Of st. Anthony,
submitted to an operation at the
Deaconess Saturday.
Mrs. Russell Goodenow and g.
year-old son, Beryl. of Battle Creek,
Iowa. had their tonsils removed at
the Deaconess Friday.
II. w. Moninger, OF Marietta town
ship. submitted to an operation at
the DeaconesS Friday.