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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Malaria Fatal To
Prominent Planter

L, ]. Warren, prominent planter of
Memphis and Chatham, Miss, died at
his plantation at Chatham Monday after
short illness. Death was due di-
rectly to malaria The body was to
arrive in Memphis Tuesday afternoon
en- route to his fN9$er home in Lin
coin county, Tenn where burial will
take place Wednesday. Mr.. Warren was
56 years of age.
His death was a surprise to numer-
GUS friends and bushes associates.
Last Saturday wire was received by
his wife, Mrs, Lucy Warren, 1l01 Court
avenue, that his condition was serious,
With Miss Elizabeth Warren, a daugh-
ter. Mrs. Warren went to his bedside
Mr.. Warren came to Memphis about
20 years ago from Fayetteville, Tenn,
and for quite a time was associated as
partner in the Benedict, Warren,
Davidson hardware firm When this
firm was dissolved about seven years
ago he and Nat Benedict, half brother,
purchased plantations in Washington
county Miss. r. d. Warren, a brother
who was associated in the concern, died
some years ago. Phil NJ. Warren, of
Stratton- Warren. is a nephew.
Besides his wife and daughter he is
survived by two brothers, John w. and
George Warren, of Texas, and two sis
ters, Mrs. c. b. Bagley, of Fayetteville,
Tenn. and Mrs. Ollie Gill, of Peters,
burg Tenn.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

Of the finest used for department store
business in the country, being IL stories
in height and entirely OF concrete and
lines.
Continuation Of the two stores means
gearter buying capacity and in this re-
spect the two stores represent the lRrg-
est purchasing power in the country in
the department store industry,
The Newman interests have studied
the possibilities OF Memphis number
of years, and In view OF the rapid
growth OF the city proper and the splen
did reputation and following which
Lowonsteins enjoys throughout the
states Of Tennessee, Mississippi and
Arkansas, they believe that business
equal in volume and size to anything
in New Orleans can be developed here.
Lowensteln's was established 65 years
ago, during which time it has had an
unbroken record for reliable merchan-
disc. The name of Lowenstein will be
retained and the famous Lowenstein
guarantee viii be kept in force,
The new owners will improve the
store in Memphis and add to its floor
space so that the business will provide
greater service and comfort to its
patrons and employees. No change in
location is contemplated at the present
time, and a move in this direction will
depend largely on the business outlook
sand conditions in this territory, Well
over a million dollars was involved in
the deal
I. Newman g. Sons Experience OF the
Maison Blanche company's growth and
development will be of decided advan-
tage in enlarging the Lowenstein store.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Details s. lowenstein
g Purchase Given Out

Details of the recent purchase of the
large retail department store business
of B. Lowenstein & Bros, Inc, by Isa-
dore Newman & Sons, of New Orleans,
as rumored several days ago, were
given out Tuesday by Edwin l. Marks,
second vice president of the local store,
following his return late Monday from
a special trip to New Orleans to dis
cuss the change in interests.
j. X. Newman, of l. Newman g.
Sons, New Orleans, win be the president
of tho Lowenstein store, under the new
arrangement, and Mr.. Marks will be
vice-president and general manager.
Associated with Mr., Marks on the
board of directors under the new affilia-
tion will be A. l.. Parker, manager of
the Memphis Hotel company: Charles
j. Haase, leading banker and business
man; J. X. Newman, of New Orleans;
5: j; Shwartz, of New Orleans, president
of the aMison Blanche company which
junction with the Memphis store; II. T.
Bum, of New Orleans, vice president
of the Maison Blanche company, and
DR.. p. II. Saunders, OF New Orleans,
until recently president of the Canal
Commercial National bank, and who is
chairman of the federal reserve bank
of New Orleans.
1t is officially stated by ]. X. New
man that the purchase was made to
consolidate the interestssof the Maison
Blanche company with The Lowenstein
store. Maison Blanche company is
known as one of the largest and most
progressive stores in the country. It
occupies its own building, which is one
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
ALLEN MAPS OUT
PAVING CAMPAIGN
Poplar, Main and Other City
Streets Included.

An extensive paving campaign is be-
ing mapped out by Commissioner
Thomas H. Allen. which will include
street improvements in various parts
OF the city. All estimates have not
yet been completed but definite pro-
gram for improvement on. Poplar ave-
nue., Main street and various other
thoroughfares will be submitted short
ly: Bids will be opened for contracts
within the next several weeks.
=, Poplar avenue from Garland place to
the entrance to Overton park Will be
asphalted, according to the commits
sioner's announcement Tuesday This
at present is graveled. The expendi-
ture will amount to about $120, 900. Pop
lar avenue from Garland east is a neu-
tral way thoroughfare.
MAIN street will undergo repairs from
Poplar avenue to Union avenue begin
ming about July 1. The commissioner
has been informed that the Memphis
street Railway company already has
contracted for new tracks and Is about
ready to start work. The paving be-
tween the tracks will be installed by
the car company while that outside
viii be repaired and replaced where
needed by the city.
Contracts already have been let for
paving on Calhoun avenue and Florida
street, Commissioner Allen stated, Work
is being contemplated on South Front
street between Calhoun avenue and
Georgia avenue and works win begin
as soon as possible. This stretch will
be asphalted.
The commissioner expects to hear
from Illinois Central railroad engineers
within the next week on plans Of Nc
Lemore avenue subway. These plans
were submitted few days ago. Plans
for either subway or a viaduct AT
the Bellevue crossing have been turned
which pass this crossing. COMMISSIONS eI
jects, PO
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

MArketlnuSter T. II. run ana 1OHl
missioner johnson said they had antici-
pated a large attendance Of wagons and
why the producer should fail to put IN
appearance they could not state Tues
day When asked II they knew Of any
concerted action against the city market
proposal, both answered that they did
not
A meeting OF the market commission
was called for late Monday,a Al this
meeting the course to be pursued was
TO be decided. John w Farley Is chair =
man of the committee, which is com
posed Of; G. w, Watson, NJ. 7. Burton,
Mrs. Il. G. Willngham, Mrs. John o.
Flautt, John LinRua and Commission :
er Johnson. Mayor Paine interested
himself in the situation and will attend
the meeting.
Commissioner Johnson stated that II
there was concerted move against
the market, it would be suppressed as
soon as ways and means could be out
lined The city win carry through It's
original intention of placing market
he added, and the opening at CASTOR
park will be held. Whether this latter
will be Thursday as originally scheduled
is uncertain. This will be decided at
Tuesdays meeting.
Mayor Paine, Commissioner Johnson
son and numerous clubwomen OF Mem
phiS were at Forrest park before
o clock Tuesday. Wren no wagons put
in appearance, Marketmaster Tull visit.
ed the Beale avenue market He said
afterward that the growers gave the
late season and inability to secure la
bor as the reason why they did not at
tend the municipal opening, Produce
which Saturday sold at $1.50 was being
sold Tuesday at $500. Marketmaster
Tull said The growers deal with com
mission merchants, grocers and truck
drivers in wholesale fashion at the
Beale- avenue market
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
RUMOR LEA WILL
RUNFOR GOVERNOR
May Oppose Reports and Run
Candidate Against
Welch.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. May 25. (Spl)--
Current rumoT today around the Max
well house and Democratic headquar-
ters was to the effect that Col. Luke
Lea will shortly announce himself for
governor against Gov. Roberts While
no direct announcement has been made
by Col. Lea, the rumor Is we'll founded
and many OF the most prominent Dem
ocrats OF the city and state seen at
Democratic headquarters today. are
convinced that Col. Lea will become a
candidate and also put into the field n
candidate for railroad commissioner
against George ~ Welch.
II Is n known fact that on last Sat
urday when Col. Lea conferred with
Chief of Police Alex j. Bartheli over
municipal matters which have been in
considerable turmoil recently as the
result OF Mayor Gupton and Chief
Barthell's refusal 10 support Lea
against Hill McAiister. the colonel told
the chief of police that unless he
(Lea) had candidate In the field
against Roberts by o'clock Monday
evening, he would himself announce
against Roberts for the Democratic
nomination. AS no candidate has been
put forward by the Lea forces to
date. the colonel is confidently expect
ed to make good his statement. This
statement to Barthell substantiates
the current rumor that Lea will pit
himself against the governor for the
nomination.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
SUICIDE THEORY IS
DOUBTED BY FRIENDS

VERA CRUZ, May 25 (By the Asso-
ciated Press, )-Reports OF an autopsy
performed on the body of VenustianO
CarranZa, at Tlaxacalantongo. fail to
agree with the claim Of Rodolfo Her
ero that the president committed sui
eide rather than be taken captive it is
asserted in official quarters here, Sur
geOns who conducted the autopsy, 1t is
declared, found Carranza had been
struck by two rifle bullets, one OF which
penetrated his breast and the other his
abdomen. Bullets entered from in front
and it was said the conclusion of
those who witnessed the operation that
the president had been assassinated, it
Is said.
The text of Col Herrero's report to
Mexico City was received here last
night. The part relative to the attack
on Carranza and the latters death fol-
lows:
with the object of arresting Car
rama and his principal officials who
were with him, l attacked his camp at
o'clock in the morning, having 80
men with me He reached Tlaxcalan-
tongo in the district Ct Huachinago,
where there Is a pass leading northward
to a part of the republic where he had
planned to establish his scat OF govern
ment, The president was under escort
Ct troops commanded by Gen Nturguia.
When he realized that escape was
Impossible tAfTaAHh committed SUICIDE
by shooting himself in the breast with
his pistol. which he always carried. So
close was the muzzle Of the weapon to
his breast that blood was spattered
upon it and the barrel OF the pistol
still bears b,oodstains.
"The body was recovered and taken
to Villa Juarez. Three Of my men were
killed and one wounded.
(Signed) "RODOLFO HERRERO,"
Four commissioners sent to the state
Of Puebla by Gen Obregon and Gen.
Gonzales, to investigate the circum-
stances attending the death Of Car
rama, have reported that in view OF
the data they have secured and the
manner in which the president was
killed they consider It unnecessary to
20 to TlaxcalantonEO.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
HANOVER PERJURY
CHARGES DISMISSED

The case against Joseph Hanover.
former city attorney, and C. B. Rene
gar charged with subornation Of per-
jury in connection with the indictment
of Renegar at the last term of United
States district court on charges of
violating the federal prohibition act,
was dismissed Tuesday in United
States district court by Judge John e.
Mccall.
The case grew out of the arrest Of
Renegar alleged to have sold a guam
tity, of whisky to Huntly May Ac-
cording to Nays testimony, Hanover
and Renegar threatened him with ar
rest If the true facts were made
known. Renegar was convicted Of
charges against him.
According to court officials May
admitted that he had committed per-
jury at the instigation OF Renegar and
Hanover. He was then indicted on a
charge OF perjury, which will be heard
at this term Of court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
ELLIS WILL SPEAK AT
KlWANlS CLUB LUNCHEON

A feature Of the weekly luncheon Of
the Kiwanis club, to be held Wednes-
day at noon at the Gayoso hotel, will be
an address by Robert X. Ellis, presilen,t;
Of the Chamber OF Commerce, who will
speak upon The Building OF Greater
Chamber of Commerce"
Tho attendance prize for this week
will be an automobile windshield avn
ing, given by DR.. T. X. Norman, of the
Standard Motor Car company,
1t was announced that the annual XII
wants club golf tournament will be
held June to s. inclusive, on the Co
lonial Country club links. Several hand
some prizes will be awarded winners of
the various handicaps. All members are
eligible for entrance in the tourna-
ment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
REPUBLICANS OPPOSE
NEGRO DELEGATES

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. May 25.-With
the party element opposed TO sending
negro delegates to the Chicago con-
Vention in almost complete control,
the Texas Republican state convention
assembled here today to name a dele
cation to cast Texas % votes in the
One contested delegation remained
to be settled by the credentials COM
mittee. This involves IA votes from
Galveston county, several negroes
claiming to have been elected on the
state delegation.
Two hundred and seven of the con-
yention's 874 votes which were IN
volved in contests. were settled by the
state executive committee yesterday in
favor Of the element opposing negro
REPRESENTATION at Chicago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
DEDICATION WEDNESDAY

Miss Maratha Harris, member of the
board of the Cripple Children's Hos
pltal school, has arranged an attractive
program for the dedication services TO
be conducted at the school, on Lamar
o'clock. ''''
Bishop Beatty, who manifested n
great interest In the work while he
lived In Memphis, Is coming from his
nome in Chattanooga to act as master
OF ceremonies and deliver an address.
Other speakers for the occasion will
pc Mayor, Paine, Rev. w. H. Fineshri-
children Of the school has asked per
mission to deliver an address The
children will sing a number of songs.
There are now "a children in the
school,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
REDUCED EXPENSES
FORECAST BY WILLARD

WASHINGTON. May 25.-Railroads
OF the country expect to show increased
efficiency and reduced expenses under
private operation. Daniel Willard, pres
ident of the Baltimore & Ohio, said
today at hearings before the Inter-
state Commerce commission on the ap-
plication OF the carriers for freight rate
increases Of more than $1,000, 900. 900 to
meet the guaranteed annual return Of
per cent The statement, made dur
ing croSs-e examination was In reply to
question bv Glenn r. Plumb repre-
senting railway employees. For period.
Mr. Willard said demands for greater
service would effect savings in ex-
penses.
Answering Clifford Thorne, OF Chi
cago, representing Shippers associa-
tions, Mr.. Willard said the tendency
would be eventually to increase the
volume of traffic on the roads, but not
this year. Government efforts during
the war, he explained, resulted in the
freight cars being loaded to capacity
while the average freight carload was
less in 1919 than in 1918.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
OPPOSE THRACE FREEDOM.

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 25,-(By
Associated Press) We will never
consent to be separated from Thrace
and Smyrna with their historical
monuments, The cross shall never be
raised over our mosques, We believe
in the Wilsonian principles and are
them will be made eventually" said
Fatima Hanem. a woman teacher, who
swept aside her black veil and ad-
dressed an open air mass meeting in
the park adjoining the mosque of ST.
Sofia.
Resolutions were adopted declaring
that annexation Of Thrace and Smyrna
by Greece constitutes a violation OF
the principles of President Wilson and
that the independence of Turkey is
nullifed by the treaty
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
FIVE INDICTED FOR
RECEIVING RACE BETS

Ten true bills and four not true bills
were returned at Tuesdays session of
the grand jury. Among the true bills
Is one wherein five men are indicted
jointly for receiving bets on horse
races. They are r. A. Edwards, r, F.
Renaut, George Brown, Glen Powers
and Andrew Carroll AT the same time
not true bills were returned against
Ike Bernstein. David Johns and T. w.
Maloughney jointly and II. Myer and
John Cummings.
Penalty for conviction Is fine Of not
less than 800 and not more than $500
and Imprisonment OF not less than six
months and not more than one year.
True bills were returned also against
~. J. Baker, d. w Kelly and q, r.
Hooten, charged with naanufactufiRg
whisky The Indictment grew out Of
deputies Of still in full operation last
Saturday morning, said to be the prop
erty Of the three men indicted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
OS0INACH GETS POST ..
WITH AUTO DEALERS

H. w. Osoinach, brother of John A.
Osoinach, assistant secretary Of the
Memphis Chamber OF Commerce, has
recently come to Memphis from Mis-
slssippi where he has been engaged IN
the mercantile business, to accept the
position Of secretary Of the Automobile
Dealers association.
Mr.. Osoinach has n host of friends
in the city, having graduated from the
Memphis University Law school few
years ago. He was later connected with
the district offices Of the Southern
Weighing and Inspection bureau. and
Coast Line Steamship and Freight In
spection bureau of New York.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
J0HNS0N'S LEAD OVER
WOOD Is INCREASED

PORTLAND Ore. May ga lead OF
son over Mai Gen. Leonard Wood in
the Oregon Republican presidential pref
erence contest was shown in the tabu-
lation today by the Portland Oregonian,
The Oregonlan estimated that not moro
than 1900 votes cast Friday remained
to be tabulated.
TIL, figures compiled from official re-
turns from one and complete but unof-
fetal returns from Is counties, incom-
plete returns from 10 others, and one
county unreported were. Johnson a.
S64, Wood. .9ll.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
OFFICIALS F0REWARNED
OF BERGDOLL'S ESCAPE

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Both the
army intelligence corps and the depart
ment of justice were forewarned that
Grover c. Bergdoll, draft evader
planned an escape from custody Attor-
rey General Palmer declared in II state
ment made public today, disclaiming re-
sponsibility for the department of JUS
tice for circumstances which permitted
Bergdoll to escape. Information that
a plot to escape was under way, Mr..
Palmer said, was first obtained by the
army authorities and given to his de-
partment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
NO CHANGE IN LOCAL
TEMPERATURE PREDICTED

Partly cloudy weather Tuesday night
and Wednesday has been predicted for
Memphis and vicinity BY the weather
bureau, Official Forecaster Scott
recognizes the fact that this section is
now enjoying the first dry spell Of
any consequence for months, but
would not venture prediction as to
its duration. No great change in tenn
perature is looked forward to.
The Mississippi at Memphis will rise
until Thursday or Friday, reaching n
Readnss Read Tue TuesdaS showed ed" az feet i'eE a
rise OF 4 feet during "a hours. Flood
stage at Helena will be reached We'd
nesday, the river rising to 43 feet by
the end OF the week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
ALLEN CHANGES RULE
FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION

Thomas II. Allen, commissioner OF
streets, bridges and sewers, Tuesday
modified his order that garbage cans
should be placed on the front sidewalk
for collection.
The policy of collecting garbage
from the front will be continued, but
Immediately in advance of the garbage
trucks will be men who will get the
cans from the back yards and place
them on the walk for the collectors.
Other men, employed by the city, will
place the cans in the back yards, where
they were taken from.
Mr., Allen explained that he had no
idea the protest would be so strong
when he announced the new scheme,
and he believes the provision OF addi-
tional help to handle the cans viii elm.
mate the objection to a large extent.
The cans will not be on the walk longer
than from 80 minutes to an hour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
McKeLLar Pleased
OUer His Election
As State Delegate
eY w. NJ. PoPE.

A9ppClal SoTfespoHoSnt.l
WASHINGTON, May Ex-senator
McKellar gare out the following state
ment today regarding the election II
am profoundly grateful to the Demo-
dorsefnenta az me aad for the great
number OF Instructions received for del
egate at large. Apparently from ad-
vices received here majority Of the
counties and a majority of the delegates
for me. This Is extremely gratifying
to me, and l haven't the words to ex-
press IT,
II have never doubted that when Ten
nessee Democrats came to act that
they would cordially and enthusiastical-
policy"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
GRAIN OF CORN IN
LUNG FATAL TO BABE

PINE BLUFF, Ark.r Nay rs. tspi)-
Accidental swallowing OF grain Of
corn several days ago, which lodged In
his lungs, caused the death Monday al
local hospital Of Ellis Moring, 6. son
Of Mr. and Mrs W, A. Moring, OF Grant
county. The little fellow was brought
to Pine Bluff for treatment and an OPP
GRAFTON was performed to remove the
obstruction, but pneumonia developed,
which resulted fatally.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
PRESBYTERIANS TO ACT
ON IMPORTANT MATTERS

PHILADELPHIA, May 25,-Two OF
the most important questions OF the
present session were before the gem
eral assembly OF the PRESBYTERIAN
church IN the u $, A.. today, for de-
cison They were whether the demon
nation shall continue to support the
interChurch world movement. and the
new era movement the latter strict
iy presbyt erian campaign. Both have
been bitterly criticized and spirited
contest was in prospect. especially on
the interchurCh movement
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

Troops of the de facto Mexican gov
strategic points While leaders Of the
revolutionary party awaited the reply
Of Francisco Villa. bandit chieftain. to
an ultimatum. terminating today.
Upon Villas response depended wether
he is to be at peace. or war with the
new government. said Gen. P. Elias
Gales, minister of war under the de
facto government. who announced
terms of the ultimatum.
1t was demanded that Villa an
nounce his retirement to private life,
retire with 100 to $50 of his followers
to Sonora until after the general cleo
ton and then retire permanently to
private life, but with permission to go
anywhere. Such of Villas men as de-
sired to remain in the army would be
attached to Gen. Gales forces.
In announcing receipt of the ulti-
matum Villa said he would consult
with his chiefs and communicate a
decision within a few days. The
bandit leader denied he was leader Of
a band, but was head Of a military
and political party"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
TRAIN HITS AUTO,

MrSKOGEE, Okla. MAY 25.-Nor-
man Hartman. %. chief engineer at
the refining plant OF the Trans Com
tinental oil company at Morris. Okla.
near here was killed at a railroad
crossing near Morris early today when
his automobile was struck by q 81,
Louis and San Francisco passenger
train.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
PROBE LIQUOR THEFT.

CHICAGO. May 25.-Federal authorl-
ties today took a hand in the case Of
Tour suspended policemen charged with
at 100000 on It's midnight trip TO an
Amusement garden. Lawrence A. Kill
course, temporarily in charge Of the
prohibition enforcement officials In the
Chicago district, said he was making
an Independent investigation of the az
fair and expected ITO prosecute every
ono connected with the case"