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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30

Life for the shoe black in Memphis
is just one corn after another 4 set
scale Of prices prohibits the charging
OF regular fees against the fellow who
has been walking to work in new
pair of shoes the day before. and like
wise prohibits the taxation of an ex-
ira dime against the man who climbs
into the chair with a couple of small
cowhides trailing him that are fash
ioned into the shape Of shoes
According to the shining parlors, and
they ought to know. fourth of the
people living in Memphis get a shine
every other day. This is not counting
those who gracefully adopt the home
economy system on the suggestion (?D
of friend wife. who wants a new crepe
de chine waist next week.
Tan, black, brown, and all gay col
ors make the average bootblack stand
look like a drug store before prohibit
ton increased the stock OF bottles nee
essary for safe and sane conduct of
business. Something for every hue Is
to be found.
Women, too are now become imbund
with the suffrage move and patronize
shine shops. They prove the bane
OF existeHse in the otherwise happy ca
reer OF the shine boy. A number six
foot in a number three shoe. combined
with the energetic administrations Of
bootblack will always start a revo-
luton. Too proud to complain and
with a heavy heart and expression o.
martNed heroine of the movies, she
braves The struggle through.
Some folks say the boys, enjoy hav-
ing a shine (shoe Variety. They win
come in every day and whether they
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30

need it or not Whether there is any
significance in the report or not, it
is the claim OF the shine bows that far
more unnecessary shines are given in
parlors patrOnized by both men and
women than in the strictly stag parlors
They could not attribute reason. It
evidently was attributable elsewhere.
According to best founded authori-
ties, the proper etiquette for sho, shine
parlors in Memphis is 10 ease into the
chair, remark 10 your neighbor that
II may he warrnHF today than yester-
day Then bemoan the losing streak Of
the Chicks; jump blithely to the presi-
dental campaign and exto or criticize
the virtues Of McAdoo and Harding.
Just then 1t is about time TO take up
the garbage system and discuss bet
terment Of telephone service in Mem
phis, when your shoes. so.called be-
cause Of habit, not because OF area,
are finished
Your clothes are briskly brushed,
therefrom, and you decline to tip the
bootblack The act debars YOU from
returning, or II you do, every corn ever
possessed will suffer
Bootblacking in Memphis Is a vo-
cation To view all OF the pedal ex-
tremities and listen to the instructions
for handling your own business with
out laughing or disagreeing with the
customer. makes IL a vocation
II is estimated that there arc more
than $50 persons employed in the va
rious shine parlors The average mum.
ber OF shines per person on n busy day
Is about 32 This mean--but figure il
out for yourself.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
.CRABTREE BRANDS
REPORT HE IS OUT
Of RACE UNTRUE
GubernatoriaI Candidate Also
Denies Published Stories
That He Has Already Picked
His Cabinet.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 80. (Spl)--
Col. w. r. Crahtree. candidate for the
Democratic nominationsfor governor, is
sued a statement last iught, branding
as infamous and malicious the rumor
that he was going to withdraw from the
race.
Tuesday afternoon" said the state
ment of Col. Crabtrec, "it was published
that I was going to withdraw upon the
advice of my physician, because | had
a very high blood pressure and could
fill no more spanking dates. Less than
"a hours later story emanated from
the same source that / had already
picked my cabinet and gave the names
Of the office holders in IT,
There Is not a scntilla OF truth in
either statement defeated candi-
date as last resort. always spreads
the story that his opponent Is going to
withdraw. No promise direct or indi-
rect to any person of any appointment
that | could make as governor has been
made by me. | have too high a con-
cepton of the great responsibility and
high dignity of that exalted office to
treat it as some have done as a clear.
ing house for political trafncking and
trading.
The victory which Is to take place
on Aug. s. is not personal to me, but
is because of the almost unanimous be-
lief in the principles upon which my
candidacy is based "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
REFUSES TO ACT
ON PARDON FOR
ALEX DONALD

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. June 80. (SpI)
Acting Gov. McFerrin today declined
to take action in applications for
pardon for Alex Mcdonald, fined $500
and sentenced to six months in Jail by
Chancellor Archer Wheatley, for Nc
Donalds participation in the recent
road troubles at Lake City 1t had
been said that Gov. Brough left word
asking McFerrin not to interfere in the
Mcdonald case, as he had the matter
under investigation.
There was wave of criticism here
today over McFerrin pardoning last
night two Hot Springs crooks who
had served two months of a 15-year
sentence for robbery. McFerrin's s
proclamation said the pardon had been
requested in petitions signed by prom
inent and influential citizens of Hot
Springs. When newspaper reporter
got hold Of the petition this morning.
he found it contained the names of the
Two convicts and their attorney. John
Riggs, OF Hot Springs, candidate for
governor, who condemned the pardons,
said the attorney, member of the
Pace-Davis political machine, obtained
the pardons through political pull. Nc
Ferrin is aligned with the Pace-Davis
machine. ILL.,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
TWO Negroes Shot
Dead, TWO Lynched
After Deputy Slain

WHARTON. Tex, June 30.--Two ne
groes were shot to death and two
others hanged by posses early this week
in this county, 1t became known here
today. They were wanted In connec-
tion with the killing Of Deputy Sheriff
S. G. Mccormick last Saturday night,
Washington Giles and his brother.
and who was accused Of firing the shot
that killed Mccormick. were shot by
pursuers late Tuesday near Diamond
Mound. The bodies of Jodie Gordon
and Elijah Anderson were found Tues
day morning hanging from trees six
miles cast OF Wharton.
Officials here assert they have no
clew as to the personnel Of the posses.
1t is understood $50 men participated
in the pursuit OF the negroes.
Gordon and Anderson, It was said, ad-
I1itted they were helping the Giles
brothers to escape. Deputy Sheriff Nc
Cormick was shot to death Saturday
night when he went TO the Giles home
to arrest Washington Giles on a minor
charge. officials asserted
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
CRABTREE'S HOME FOLK
BELIEVE HE WILL WIN

.CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June 90
(Spl. )-Col. w. Il. Crabtree, who spent
the weelt-end at Belvoir, his country
nome, near Chattanooga, is very op-
timistlc over his prospects for nomina-
tlon for governor He predicts after n
weeks campaigning in Middle Tennes-
see, that he will defeat Gov. Roberts
ny $4,000 votes. He says that the only
positive support he found for Gov, Rob
erts was amoung county officials, fire
marshals and tax statisticians. He
declares that ROBBERS strength is wan
ing, while his own Is growing RAPIDLY,
His campaign, he declares. is crystal
lizing the opposition to Roberts. ''The
significant thing about my audience" /"
he says, lis the way IN which they alb
sorb the facts about Roberts tax ma
chine, which | give them" He said he
believed that IS or 80 per cent of his
hearers iast week came up after the
speaking and pledged support.
Byron Tatum, one Of CHATTANOOGA s
best known lawyers, has been appoint
ed chairman of the Crabtree campaign
committee of Hamilton county He
will be assisted by Tom McMahon.
Judge Will Cummings, Judge Martin
Fleming, Frank Garden, Will Shepherd,
Fred Frawley, Gen. George w. Cham
lee and d. A. Landress. The campaign
will be opened actively in a few days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
NINE DISSATISFIED
SUE FOR FREEDOM

Nine more divorce suits were filed
wednesday by A. j. Mcdonald. Case
styles with allegations were:
c. R. Bond VS.. Rosalie Bond, statu-
tory charges; Mrs. Matte Jenkins vs.
r. NJ. Jenkins. desertion; Mrs. Maude
Bridges VS.. W. S. Bridges, assault !:
Robert Denmon vs.. Alice Denmon. de-
sertion; Charlotte Savage VS.. Frank
Savage. cruel and inhuman treatment;
Curley Rogers VS.. Bradley Rogers, cruel
and inhuman treatment; Rena Sims VS..
Sam Sims, desertion Florence Burgess
VS.. j. +. Burgess, abandonment and
nonsupport; L, X. Starrett vs.. Edith
Starrett desertion.
Denmon alleged that his wife got re-
ligion, and demanded that he had to
become sanctified" and that he was a
poor, unwashed. unregenerate sinner. /"
He told her, he alleged, that his con-
ssicence wouldn't let him take the re-
ligious steps she contemplated, and
that she deserted him
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
NJ 'ADOO IN LEAD
FOR NOMINAL :, =
EXPERT DECLARES
Palmer Or Cox Forces Must
Break to Former Secretary
to Give Him Victory, Says
. David Lawrence.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial Correspondent OF The News
GclrrnlAarA


SAN FRANCISCO, Cat, June 30
WilliamSGibbs McAdoo has taken the
lead in the race for the Democratic
presidential nomination, but the neceS
sary two-thirds vote is not yet in
sight. Either tie Palmer or Cox forces
must break to McAdoO before he can
be nominated. The McAdoo board OF
both camps, but on the third day OF
the convention, not one of the leading
candidates can be positive even of Il
majority.
Those who are directing the fight
for McAdoo plan 70 have their man
receive not more than $50 votes on
the first ballots. The Palmer men are
driving for maximum. They prob
ably will never get more than $50 or
800 votes and then the numerical build
ing for Cox and McAdoo will begin.
There seems TO be some doubt as to
whether the McAdoo people will throw
in their reserves and forge ahead as
soon as Palmer is eliminated or hold
their strength intact while the drive
on Cox is tested out. But while there
Is significant talk everywhere Of a
MeAdoo triumph, the votes are not
yet on the horizon The managers are
counting on psychological effect and
breaks as the balloting progresses. 1t
would not be at all surprising if Nc
Adoo got up to 600 votes and failed
10 get any more for several ballots
Then he crucial moment will come.
The McAdoo strength is the kind
that sticks just as Wilson's following
did at Baltimore in 1912, but there Is
always danger when deadlock comes
That the delegates will begin turning
to compromise candidates. If that han
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
INTERESTING tSLDELIGHTS
ON DEMOCRATIC POWWOW

smiling AT the nice things Homer cum
mings said about the administration
As often Is the case with persons
called to the platform, Chairman Cum
min9s, seated way down In front, could
tlno only a long way to the stage. II
led him hair way around the hall in fun
view Of the galleries.
ApopleNy threatened Jimmy Gallivan.
MasSachusetts congressman. when the
Irish plank was mentioned. II was tho
hrst interest he had taken in the pro-
ceedings, because applauding the ad .
ministration Is not ore Of Jim's habits.
Western folks, who always thouaht
until they saw Charlie Murphy, Tam.
many leader, on the floor yesterday
that he had horns and hoofs, were sur.
prlsed TO Identity him as the tat, be E.
nIan party In Wei kid shoes and specs
that hook over the ears. who slid into
his seat as quietly as a dandsilon goes
to seed.
An incipient boom for Tom Marshall.
weight 100 pounds, and Cy Cummings,
started "A bigger man for vice presl .
dent is It's slogan,
Secretary Bainbrldue Colby mlght
stu be wandering almlessly around the
corridor n pretty gal In green
sweater had not rescued HIM
Bill White, Of Emporia. Kan, offers
job as obituary editor on his paper
TO any defeated candidate The work
Of that department has become too
gloomy for Walt Mason.
Obadiah pubb. fearing the conVen.
ton Will vote dry, now Is advocating a
so per cent alcohol content for a per.
tume plank.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
SLIGHTLY MOIST"
PLANK AGREED ON,
LEADERS DECLARE

SAN FRANCISCO June 30AOrding to administration chiefs
ne subcommittee OF drafting the Democratic platform has practical
agreed prohibition plank which described slightly moist
being
declarations for liberty
league nations administration
been agreed
OF an II or the crossing Of
As forecast follows almost dency line Virginia
platform previously approved by President Wilson.
careful count Of the full committee
on these administration chiefs
Bryan could not get his prohibition plank into the
said
their
his after
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
$59,725 PAYROLL OF
MARINES IS STOLEN
Money Destined for Training
Station Taken From Train.

AUGUSTA, Ga, June S0-The pay
roll destined for the marine corps
training station at Paris Island S. 6,
amounting to $59,725 was stolen from
the express car of the Charleston &,
} Western Carolina railway, a few miles
out of Augusta, between and $50
O'Clock this morning, after hold up
men had gagged and bound an express
messenger and an armed guard.
The money had been expressed under
guard from Atlanta and was transferred
to the c. e. w. G. at Augusta TO be
conveyed 70 Paris Island. The C. & W.
&, train left Augusta at 5.15 am. When
few miles out OF the CITY in the
Savannah river bottom, it was said the
hold-up men entered the express car
overpowered the messenger, f. r.,
Derrick and the armed guard. W. NJ
Roberts, and then threw the safe con-
tanning the money out of the door
1t is said the robbery was not discov-
cred until about 30 minutes later after
the train had crossed TO the South
Carolina side Of the river when a mem
ber of the train crew passed through
the car and found the messenger and
guard bound and gagged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30

More than 30 days ago when tho stu
alton was critical, X, r. Ellis, president
OF the Chamber OF Commerce, stepped
into the breach and prevented matters
from reaching crisis Mr. Edgar. on
behalf of the city made II clear that
he was not IN position to grant the de-
mands Notwithstanding his eagerncss to
adjust the question on basis satis-
factory to the firemen. He could not
exceed his legal authority In this or
any other matter, he said, although he
was willing to undertake the task OF
securing reliei for the men by an en-
abling act TO be submitted TO the next
session Of the Legislature.
Mr.. Ellis took the position that the
men were underpaid and deserved
assistance He talked with the com
mittee and addressed the firemen and
on each occasion pledged the Cham
Der OF Commerce to see that they were
fairly and justly treated so far as he
could influence the legislators in their
behalf. His interest and that of Mr..
Edgar impressed the firemen and they
withdrew the time limit for seeking
other employment and rested their case
with Mr. Edgar and Mr. Ellis, after
expressing confidence in their sincerity
and belief in their ability to meet their
demands
Since that time Mr.. Ellis has worked
ceaselessly in an effort 70 evolve q
plan for immediate relief He has had
repeated conferences with the commit
tee and with Mr.. Edgar and the farther
he has gone into the case the more
he has been impressed with the made
quacy OF the pay the men are recelN-
Ing.
il is understood that satisfactory
basis is about reached and that II the
details are rounded out satisfactorily
the men will he satisfied and the con-
troversy dead issue.
Tftuf Nyh nnnppagipnE have been OF .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
II S0L0NS CAN'T VOTE
ON SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT 7

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June 30.
(Spl )-According to figures compiled
Eere by those interested, there are II
members OF the Legislature who cannot
legally vote in the extra session of the
Legislature.
Among those disqualified are Parks
Worley, who is disqualified as sena-
tor by holding the federal position Of
United States marshal for East TenneS-
see; Senator A. V. Louthan, tax statis-
tician. Sid Carr Coleman. Of Marshall,
Joe Crawford, and others holding down
jobs under the tax commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
T%Nsx>% Il DiSn,iSses
>M And Arrest
Is NOlU Expected

The Glanotti tangle in which many
residents Of Union avenue, east OF
Lumpkin, were interested. was unrav-
eled in chancery court "Wednesday. The
case ended when Gian5tti dismissed his
bill on which he had obtained tenn
porary stop order. restraining the police
and city officials from interfering with
him, or arresting him.
Gianutu, it was charged. moved por
table garages onto lot he owned on
Union avenue, in the noighborhood re-
stricted from garage and auto repair
shops.
Gianotu's lawyer, =. H. Pheian, evil
IDENTIFY prepared to fighl the case out
in city court, for warrant for his clients
arrest probably win follow tho with
drawal Of the bill Wednesday, The case
probably will drift back into higher
courts, II Gianotti is arrested, and ap-
peals his fine. For II is taken as
granted that he will be fined on facing
city court s@
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
N. d. NOnpdrtiSdns
Seek e. o. p. Control

FARGO. n. o., June 30.--A record
vote was expected today in the North
Dakota primary election. in which the
Nonpartisan league sought TO continue
control Of the Republican party candi-
dates and organization
Tho outstanding contests were for
the Republican nominations for L. s.
senator end governor. For senator. A
j. Gronna. incumbent. backed Ladd,
president of the North Dakota Agrieui
tural college. supported bv the Nom
partisan league, and Col. Frank White.
former governor, supported by Ser
Vice mems committee For governor.
William LANCER. attorney, supported hy
the regular Republicans. opposed Lynn
J. Frazier, incumbent, backed by the
league, for a third, term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
SAY EASTERN ARKANSAS
is SOLID FOR CARAWAY

HARRISBURG. ArlS..eJune 80. (SpL)
Last Sunday there were men walt
ing under the shadeAnf some trees at
ing politics, and they toVk vote on
some of the offices. Hon. T, II. Car
away got every vote for United States
senator, and it is that way all over
this section. Mr. Caraway will hardly
lose vote in Eastern Arkansas.
There was a vote on congressman
and 2s were TOR H. b. Horn, the candi-
date from this county, and the other
man claimed to be for Judge Johnson,
of Paragoud. MIR, Thorn will not lose
five per cent of the vote in his home
county. His friends are figuring on
his getting at least 5000 votes in his
home county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
FIRST CONCERT TO
Be GIVEN SUNDAY

Following Is the program! for the
first municipal band concert OF the sea-
son to be given Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock under the direction OF Prof.
r. K White:
March-American Republic ...... Theile
Overture--William Tell ......... Rossini
Solo for cornet--My ChRrmer Boos
Mr.. John Lampe
Fantasia-Chimes OF Normandy.
.,..,,............. Planquette
Suite--Atlantis ..............S Sanfrenck
Intermission
Selection-Carmen ...........B Bizet
Excerpts from Little WhoDper Frime
Vocal-You're a Million Miles From
Nowhere ..........., Donaldson
Miss Dolly white
Fantasia-America Forever Tobani
Star Spangled Banner .............
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
ROBERTS HAS BUSY
WEEKS CAMPAIGN

Coy Roberts filled three appointments
IN Upton county Wednesday, Garland
at 10 o'clock, Munford at . o'clock, and
CoVington at o'clock. 1t is expected
Memphis. ~ ="
His other dates as announced are.
Somerville Thursday, July l. 10
o'clock; Whiteville. Thursday, Juiv /
Z;3O o'clock; Bolivar, Friday. july 3 10
o'clock; Selmer, FRIDAY, July 2, .
o'clock; Henderson, Saturday, July 3. 10
O'Clock. '"'S o.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
; Killed, 3 Hurt In
Collision BetlUeen
Fast Train And Auto

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, June sO-Threc
young women are dead and three seri-
ously injured here today as the result
of collision last night between the
and Louisville & Nashville passen :
ger train The dead are Gertrude
Yerby. Hazel Thames and Birch Boil
ing. The injured are Kathleen and Eu-
dora Yerby and Carol Thames.
Miss Gertrude Yerby was killed out
right and the Misses Thames and Boil
ing died during the night. No other
deaths are expected
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
CROP PROSPECTS GOOD
IN EAST MISSISSIPPI

ABERDEEN, Miss. June 30. tSpl)
Crops are very much improved in
this section OF the state The crops
in Monroe county have improved very
much in the past 10 days. Cotton and
corn both look well and are growing
fast, though they show a lateness of
at least three weeks All crops are
being kept clean Planting of corn and
peas is still going on. Boil weevls
are reported on the increase Elim-
mate the weevil and the prospect for
q full cotton crop is good
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
"Silk Shirt" Union
Men Lead Mdrriers

CHICAGO June 3O,--That the
trade unionist who buys diamond
rings and silk shirts" composes the
class Of men marrying in Chicago
was stated by the county clerk to-
day. commenting on the total Of
5,5Si marriage licenses issued in
June. only exceeded by the April,
1916, record of 6.i25.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
TO SELL POWDER PLANT.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. June 30.-Noti-
fiCation has been received by Gen. O. c.
Horncy. commandant at the Old Hick-
ory powder plant. that the government
will sell outright all property and
equipment on the reservation. including
real estate. with the exception Of the
property on which are located the
powder magazines and storage houses
which will be retained by the war de
partment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
CLEAR RIGHT OF WAY
FOR ROAD TO TRUMANN

HARRISBURG, Ark, June 80. (spll
p, b. Smith is at work with the
county convicts this week clearing off
the right of way on the highway from
this city to Truman. There only re-
mains about one mile of right of way
to be cleared and it will then all be
ready for grading. The dredge is to
start on this work next week and is to
be pushed to the best advantage until
the grade is completed. There is only
about four miles OF this grade to be
put up and il will then be completed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
ARRESTED FOR MAKING
WINE IN HIS OWN HOME

MERIDIAN, Miss. June 30. (SpL)-
Jack Williams, a negro, arrested near
Marion Sunday on a charge of making
and selling wine, made bond Monday
and was released The officers de-
stroyed about 80 gallons of blackberry
wine and seized quantity of sugar
This is the first arrest on a charge Of
making wine in this section and has
started a wholesale hiding of pots and
kettles, in which blackberries are sour
ing for wine making.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
SUCCESSFUL PIG CLUB.

The Hawkins County tTennl Live
stock association placed IS pure bred
gifts among the boys Of the county last
February. Thev Wrr" Uurc- hr-d Im o.
rocs from the best blood lines in the
breed. The association has appropri-
ated 5000 in prizes to be awarded club
boys at their pig club contest, which
will be held this month, AS result Of
this splondid piece ~ work County
Agricultural Agent NJ. V. Roger re-
ports that Fred Trnnel of Van Hul
who started out with a pig weighing 65
pounds, made his animal weigh 265
pounds at the end Of II months Many
other hoys throughout the county have
made similar records and in few years
the livestock OF Hawkins county will
be much improved.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-06-30
|LYNCHINGS SHOW
MARKED DECREASE

TUSKEGEE. Ala. June 36.-Lynch-
ings during the first six months OF
1920 showed az marked decrease over
the number for that period during the
last two years, according to a state
ment prepared by r.. X. Motion, prin-
cipal OF Tuskegee institute. The num-
ber this year is given as IL. which
was II less than during the first six
months OF 1919 and 33 less than for
the same period In 1918. t '
An OF those lynehed were negroes
eight of Them having been sharged with
criminal assault Lynchings by states
were given AZ follows:
Minnesota 8, Alabama ?, Georgia ..
Kentucky 1, Florida /. Kansas !. South
Carolina |. Texas 1.