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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
HOyLe Back; Say
He'll Get Boost

It'll soon be according to HoyIe"
with Memphis policemen. J, Walter
Hoyle, former L. S department of JUS
tice operative and later detective ser
geant on the local force. returned Sat
urday night from New York city where
he has been attending a real police
school with New York coppers for the
purpose of becoming instructor of the
Memphis bluecoats.
Hoyle, who Is considered by Police
Commissioner j. B. Edgar as one Of the
most accurate, alert members of the
department has been a pupil now for
six weeks. He reported officially to
the commissioner Monday and con-
ferred with him for a couple of hours
relative to information gained while in
the metropolitan city
The commissioner Monday at noon
was unprepared to say what steps would
be taken to effect changes in the de
partment in accordance with HOyle's
knowledge gained in New York. It has
been rumored Hoylc will be made either
assistant chief of police or lieutenant
of police, but the commissioner declined
to verify it, He said no definite plans
had been laid
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
LEXINGTON SCHOOL TO
HOLD COMMENCEMENT

LEXINGTON. Miss, May 10. CSpll
The commencement exercises OF the
Lexington high school will be held on
May % and a. Dr. Alfred w Milden,
professor of Greek at the university,
will deliver the commencement address.
Or. Milden Is one Of the foremost edu-
Gators Of the South. Rev. Mr. cum
ningham. of Grenada, will preach the
commencement sermon. He is pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church, OF
Grenada
The graduating class is one Of the
largest in several years and consists OF
the following members Stella Bailey,
Anna Willie Dyer, Alice Fryer Geral
dine Griffing, Irma Herman, Necie
Gwin, Neva Hester, Katalina John
stOn, Mary Mobberly. Laura Lee Peas
ter. Gccile Eakin, Clark Brewer
Ephriam Cohen, Howard CHM, Watt
Mccain Mary Mobberly Is valedic
torian and Necie Gwin salutatorian The
musical recital will he given by Misses
Alice Martin and Bette Moore Jor-
Gan on Monday night May II.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
WHOLESALE GR0CERS TO
ATTEND CONVENTION

Memphis wholesale grocers will be
well represented at the annual conven-
ton of the National Wholesalers as
ISOLATION, which convenes at St Louis
Tuesday, Two special cars will carry
the Memphis delegation, leaving over
9 o'clock Every wholesale grocery
firm in the city is sending one or more
representatives, and the local delega-
ton VIII he accompanied by representa-
tives of other firms located in Memphis
territory
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
REVOLUTIONARIES NOW
CONTROL NUEVO LAREDO

LAREDO, Tex, May 1O.-Nuevo La
redo. the most important Mexican gar
risen town along the American border
between. Juarez and Matamoros, today
was quiet and orderly under control
of revolutionary forces, who, after a
brief battle with the federal defenders
Yesterday. took fun possession of the
place. Gen; Reynaldo CARA COM
mander Of the NueVo Laredo military
district in the Carranza government.
was safe in the Mexican consulate at
Laredo following an exciting flight from
Nuevo Laredo in which his automobile
was struck by 100 bullets fired by pur-
suing rebels.
Business opened as usual in the
Mexican town with the exception OF sa =
looms, which were ordered closed until
further notice by the revolutionary
council of government, formed immedi-
ately following yesterdays battle, in
which seven rebel and federal soldiers
were killed and II wounded The coun-
ell Is headed by Mai, Jorge Borquez,
who, with Pedro Gonzales, former at
torney of Laredo. Tex" commanded the
victorious rebel forces. Another mem
Der of the council Is Arturo de Saracho,
former Carranza consul general to ia
pan
The reVolutonaries attacked Nuevo
Laredo from the west, south and east
just before dawn Sunday. Within less
than two hours the attackers had pene-
trated to the center of the town and
federal troops either ceased firing or
discharged their guns in the air and
surrendered. Most serious resistance
was offered in the vicinity of the resi-
denCe of Gen. Cara, who ordered his
men to make a determined stand. After
short while, however. Cara saw his
defense failing, and. with a SON. cs-
capped southwark in an automobile He
was followed by rebels who comman-
deered motor cars for the pursuit. After
a circuitous flight, Gen Cara finally
crossed the Rio Grande five miles west
Of Nuevo Laredo and arrived in Laredo
last night. His automobile was liter
ally puncturcd with bullets. Another
son of Gen. CARA was wounded in the
battle and was taken prisoner by the
rebels.
The international bridge was open to-
day and the residents of Nuevo Laredo
appeared to be Contented with the new
government There was no apparent
sign of vindictveness on the part of the
new regime, which issued orders that no
person was to be mOlested because OF
previous political affiliations. Many
subordinate officials were permitted to
retain their positions, the only demand
being promise of loyalty to the revo-
IutipnarV Government
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
W. H. HAYWOOD BURIED
AT DYERSBURG. TENN.

DHERSBURG, Tenn, May TO- (Spl)
Funeral services were held here Sat
urday at the Cumberland Presbyterian
church over the body OF viii H. Hay
wood, who died at New orleans Thurs
day evening
Mr. Haywood practiced law here for
a while after graduating from the Van
derbit Law school. but soon became
interested in journalism. For many
years he was editor Of the Dyer County
Herald. and later became engaged as
editorial writer for the Morning News
and later The News Scimitar
He married Miss Ssllie Fowlkes, of
this city, who, with three daughters,
survive him, Burial took place at the
family burial ground here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
JUNE TRAFFIC WEST IS
EXPECTED TO BE HEAVY

The month Of June promises to see
heavy passenger traffic from Memphis
to Pacific coast points to attend va
rious national conventions that will be
in session there.
Southern Pacific traffic agents are
working out schedules for special
equipment to carry the Tennessee dele
cations to the conventions Of the Au-
tomobile Equipment association, at Del
Monte, Cal, June IA; the Mutual Life
Insurance agents. at San Francisco
June $40, and the Kwanis club, at
Portland, Ore. June 1913
Special equipment will also he re-
quired to carry the Tennessee delega-
ton to the national Democratic con-
vention at San Francisco in June
Summer tourists rates, effective June
/. will apply to all convention points
The rate from Memphis has not yet
been announced, but it will amount to
about a 20 per cent cut in the regu-
lar fare
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
COTTON PLANT BANK TO
INCREASE ITS CAPITAL

COTTON PLANT, Ark, May 10.
tSpl)-The First National bank. OF
totton Plant has made application to
the comptroller of the currency, Wash
ington, y. c.. for permission to in
crease the capital stock Of the bank to
5000 600
This bank has had most extra
ordinary growth since its organization
10 years ago, at which time its capt
tai was S25, 900 with only 80 per cent
paid In. Recently It was increased to
100000 and the business has so in
creased that 1t Is felt a larger bank
is needed for the community II was
known as the Planters bank when II
was organized
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10

susgest how their activities may be en-.
other addresses to be made will be on
agriculture. by George r. James, OF
Meunhl,. followed by one on live stock
bN W Burnett, traffic manager ~
the Nashville Union stockyards, while
I. Powell, OF Little Rock. will bring
a message as 10 progress OF farming in
Arkansas
y. J. Alexander chairman of the
executive council, will make a report
just before adjournment. in which win
be outlined some Of the things to be
taken UP and passed on by the entire
membership.
Members Of the American Bankers
association will hold a meeting after
adjournment. and elect officers for that
branch, after which the visitors viii be
! turned over To the local entertainment
committee.
At { O'Clock the big excursion steam
er Majestic will leave the foot Of Mon
roe avenue for a trip on the river to
return at 6, and this is expected 10 be
one Of the popular features of the meet
ing From $50 to TO O'Clock at the
Southern Athletic club, first-Cla box
ing contests will he staged by Billy
Hack for the convention delegates and
visitors, while the grand ball will be
given at the Hotel Chisca, from 10 pm.
to ? am.
Wednesday afternoon reception for
the ladies win be given at the Country
| club, while golf putting contests for
the men will be on at the same place.
Autos for the club will leave the Chis-
ca at 3 o'clock.
on both days of the convention cards
Of admission will be issued TO dele
gates and visitors to both the Tennes-
see and Country clubs, while official
badges will grant free admission 70
Loews Lyceum. the OTpheum, Strand
| Majestic, Savoy and Princess theAters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10

The testimony OF other Objects lh
posse ssion Of first-hand knowledge, Sec
rotary Daniels testified. should be ae-
cepted by all open minded men as an
absolute refutation Of practically all OF
Admiral Sims charges"
Sims Secretary Daniels told the COM
mtttec did not measure up TO expec-
tations In various ways, OF which ne
mentions six, as follows;
He lacked vision TO see that a great
and new project TO bar the subma rineu
from their hunting grounds should -
promptly adopted and carried out, no
matter what the cost or how radical the
departure from what ultra prudent men
regarded az impracucahle.
He seemed to accept the views OF
the British admiralty as superior 10
anything that would come from Amer
lea and urged those views even when
the navy department proposed plans
that proved more effective.
In public speeches and other ways
he gave maximum Of credit TO British
efforts and minimized what his eoun-
try was doing.
He coveted British decorations and
seemed to place higher value on hon
ors given abroad than on honors that
could be conferred by the American
government.
He aspired to become member VI
the British admiralty and wrote CONF
plainingly when the American govern
ment declined to permit him TO accept
such a tender by the king OF England.
He placed protection Of merchant
shipping as the main operation OF our
.urCes abroad, failing to appreciate thai
the protection Of transports carrying
troops to France was the paramount
naval duty until I felt impelled to cable
him peremptorily that such was our
main mission"
Secretary Daniels testified that had
he known that in October. 1918. Sims
had made statements rejecting upon
the contributions of the United States
| army and navy 20 winning the war 10
members Of congress visiting abroad, he
| would never have recommended his pro-
| motion.
He had not then attacked the Irish
| PEOPLE" Secretary Daniels testified j
| thought Then he had only defended
| American sailors, a proper thing to do,
| when attacked unjustly by what he
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10

According to Postmaster j. p. Gates,
the men made their entrance into the
postoffice, which is located at the cor
ner of Patterson and Southern, just
across from the campus of the West
Tennessee Normal college, through a
transom over rear door The exact
amount of loot obtained is not yet
known, although it is known that the
booty included 1923 in cash belonging
to Postmaster Gates, and approximate
ly $500 in postoftice funds.
The noise Of the explosion which
blasted open the safe awakened Prof,
c, II. Wilson. of the Normal faculty,
who lives close by the postoffice Prof.
Wilson got out of bed and dressed and.
arming himself with a shotgun. went
down on the front porch of his home.
lie says this was shortly after o'clock
Monday morning. Prof Wilson says he
saw an auto drive by and started to
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
0LD-TIME FIDDLERS
TO HOLD CONVENTION

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May TO- (Spl)-
An Old time fiddlers' convention will be
held at Market hall here Thursday and
Friday nights, May 81 and %. The
convention will open with grand mu-
steal concert consisting Of old time mu-
sic. both instrumental and vocal.
old-time fidders' contest for prizes that
was ever held in this country will be
conducted. The sum OF $50 in prizes
will be awarded by seven well-selected
judges, Star fiddlers will be here from
over Tennessee. and other states tc
take part in~the convention.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
TRADES BIG ARKANSAS
LAND FOR APARTMENTS

Three thousand six hundred and
thirty-six acres OF land in Cross coun-
ty, Ark, owned by 10 l.. Hutton, for
mer president Of the Mercantile Ma
tfonal bank, Of this city, has been trad
ed in for two apartment houses in one
Of the large residential districts Of Chi
cago, formerly owned by B. f. Bush,
of the Bush & Gerts Piano company.
of Chicago. Values of the respective
properties were not made public. but
II Is understood that the apartment
houses were easily worth 5000, 900 each.
G. c. Brown, of the Brown Land COM
pany. Of this city, closed the deal. Mr.
Bush was represented by c. c. and
Harry White. real estate men of Chi .
cago. The deal serves to indicate the
value placed on Southern ailuviai plan
tation land by Northern capital. APP
proNimately one-t third of the land in
cluded In the deal is under cultivation
Mr. Bush will develop il so that ali OF
IL may be used.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
KINGS DAUGHTERS
MEET in YAZOO CITY

YAZOO CITY, Miss. May lO.-Begin-
ming sunday the Kings daughters Of
Mississippi opened three day session
In this city for which an elaborate pro
gram has been prepared. and to which
large number OF members from every
section OF the state is expected Local
housewives have prepared to entertain
the many guests
The first session was held at the
Elks' club MondaS Mayor T.. r.
Swain delivered the address OF vel
come, which was responded TO by Mrs
Brickell circle Of Kings Daughters.
Mrs Calvin Stubblcfield. leader OF the
junior circle responded for the juniors
Mrs McLaurin responded for the King s
Daughters of the state Musical num-
bers by the Yazoo city Choral club and
by Mis- lone. Mayes Miss Marjorie
Bardwell and Mrs. Battaile Noble fol
lowed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
LAD, Il, FACES JUDGE
in CRIMINAL COURT

When the case of Harry johnson.
charged with larceny and receiving sto-
len property, was called for trial in
First criminal court Monday, a young
lad answered He was accused of hav-
ing run away with S25 belonging to the
Bry- Block Mercantile company, by
whom he had been employed on the day
he was alleged to have fled with the
coin.
The boy was only IA years of age.
His father. from another city in Ten
nessee. appeared to intervene for his
son. But Judge J. Ed Richards advised
the father that the boy would have to
be taken to juvenile court. he being too
young for trial in criminal court John
Shea. assistant encouragement, an
nounced that through arrangements
with the juvenile court the lad would be
turned over to his father, who in turn
would place him in a school.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
Captures Alleged
"Shiner;." Changes
Clothes; Escapes

SAVANNAH. Tenn. May 10, (Spl. -
A wildcat still was found out on
Smiths Fork creek, Sunday, by Dep
uty Sheriff John Todd This is about
II miles from Savannah, and four from
Olive Hill Gus Wilson, former SOL
der, was found at work when the cap
ture was made, and the still was
brought to the county jaily and deliv-
cred to Sheriff Story.
1t was q new outfit, and was hand
made, being complete outfit for the
purpose. Only 300 gallons of beer was
found at the place Mr. Todd allowed
Wilson to go in a room at his home
to change his clothes, and while there
Gus jumped out Of a window and got
away from Todd. He Is still at large.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
ORGANIZE new BANK
AT STEWART, MISS.

WlNONA, Miss, May 10. CSplD-
That the financial condition Of Mont
gomery county was never better than
at the present time. is evidenced by
the fact that a new bank has been or
ganized in the county, dOmiciled at
Stewart, Miss, known as the Bank Of
Stewart. with a capital stock of So
600
d. A. McGarrh, w. p. Bailey, NJ. T..
MeGarrah. II. NJ. Ray, w T. Ray, p.
f. Mitchell and J. c. Young. The
articles of Incorporation have already
been published and the bank expects
to be ready for business In short
time
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
TO HOLD COMMENCEMENT

JONESBORO Ark. May 10. CSplD-
The senior class Of the State School of
Agriculture. composed Of young won-
en- and men in all the departments.
Will be graduated on May 20
The following comprise the class in
the regular course: Ruth Nash Reid,
Gladys Mays Gage l.. Vaughn. Russell
$. Nandyke., normal course, Addic B.
MITCHELL Della Mike, Wilodean Pickles
commercial course, Gordon Kcllar, Hor-
ace Thompson Eva Mae Ball, Mahl.
Ball, Fay Dament, Della Mike.
The address to the elias will he given
Thursday evening May 90 by Dr.
Bradford Knapp dean Of the College
Of Agriculture Of the University OF
Arkansas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10

open fire upon 1t but feared 1t might
did not do so He WAS unable to stat
how many persons were In the auto,
Postmaster Gates, who operates "A
small store in the same building with
the postoffice. found that two bottles
of Coca Cola had been opened by the
veggs and the contents disposed of. Tic
believes from this that there were two
robbers on the job,
The Normal postoffice is a branch OF
the local postoffice and local federal
officials and postoffice inspectors left
early Monday for the scene Of the rob
berry. Upon arrival there they will
check up the postoffice there to ascer-
tain the exact amount Of postoffice
funds secured by the robbers. 1t Is
believed that the job was the work of
profe ssionals, no stamps having been
taken.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
MEMPHIS MAN OPENS
BUSINESS AT WINONA

WINONA, Miss, May 10. (Spl)-
A business deal was consummated last
week whereby j. A. Martin & Co..
Wholesale distributors of fertilizers, of
Memphis, Tenn, became the owners OF
streets of the city, where they have
opened offices and warehouses for the
wholesale and retail distribution of fer
tilizers, and feeds, from a sack to a
carload.
The business here is under the direct
phiS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
MOVE UP MEETING.

To accommodate Hardwlg Peres, pres
ident Of the board Of education, who
viii leave the city Monday night, the
regular meeting OF that body win be
held Monday night at o'clock instead
of the usual hour, Routine business
will be brought up and II IL
possible that "A report Of the auditors
who have been compiling figures rela-
tive to the increase in pay to he award
ed public school teachers will be made,
although no definite announcement has
been made to that effect
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
WINONA GIRLS WIN
BASKETBALL TROPHY

WINQNA Miss, May 10 (Spl.)-At
the state high school meet held at the
University OF Mississippi last Saturday,
the Winona high school came third in
all athletic events. The girlsl basket
young women, won the state champion
ship in basketball: Miss Virgie Barry,
captain, Juanta Bib, Ruby Allen,
Mamie Belle Jane. Jewel Gray, Hazel
Harrison. This has been the second
time that the Winona high school has
won the state championship I'm basket
hu
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
SIXTH ELAINE Rl0TER
ON TRIAL IN HELENA

HELENA, Ark, May iu.--Ed Ware.
secretary Of Hoop Spur lodge, Progress.
sive Farmers and Househoidcrs' Union
of America, charged with murder in
connection with file Elaine ittsurrcctign
OF October, 1919, viii go 70 trial here
this morning for the second time. Ben
Helms. another negro arrested fer the
same offense. Is also scheduled 10 face
"A fury today
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
Negro, Poor Guesser,
Gets Guilty Verdict

Monroe Scott, negro guessed badly
when he elected to be tried by jury on
charge of larceny and receiving stol-
en- property, IN place of accepting a COM
promise verdict OF so days in the work.
house Scott went to trial Monday in
First division Of criminal court and in
three minutes after conclusion of evil
dence verdict of guilty was returned
The penalty is three to 10 years in the
pen Motion for new trial was filed
Immediately
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
WINONA IN DRIVE FOR
METHODIST HOSPITAL

WINONA. Miss, May 10. (Spl THE
Tri-State Methodist hospital now
building in Memphis at a cost OF a
million and a half dollars, will be the
object of a drive to be launched here
Tuesday by the local Methodists.
The Winona district has been as
sessed $4,000, and the part apportioned
its quota is $1,000. 4 central commit
tee headed by Walker Wood has been
appointed to take charge Of the drive.
Gerat interest is being manifested by
the membership, and a house to- house
or member to-memher, campaign viii
be put on, and It Is confidently expected
that the church viii go over the top.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
SCOTT PREDICTING
SHOWERS ONCE MORE

Following the advent OF week APP
parently to be fun of sunshiny wea Their
and clear skies, Official Forecastcr
Scott Of the weather bureau, Mon
day predicted unsettled weather with
probable local showers for Memphis and
vicinity Monday night and Tuesday
Weather activities for May have so
far succeeded in holding their own with
April in regard to rainfall The cause
is not known, although II Is usually
blamed upon the fact that the unhappy
month Of May Is unluCky enough to
succeed April
According to river bulletins. the Mis-
sssippi at Memphis win continue fall
ing slowly for an indefinite period Since
Sundays readings, it has fallen to $50
feet, a decrease Of 3 Of a foot in the
past - hours
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
WIN0NA MAN TO SHIP
CAR OF VEAL CALVES

WlNONA, Miss. May 10. CSpL)-
j. y. Robbins. county farm agent of
Montgomery county, will make a ship
ment OF veal calves from Kilmchael
and Wnona on Tuesday, April rs. The
car will be first loaded at Kilmichael
and then will be finished at Winona
Mr.. Robbins has already this year
shipped many carloads of cattle and
fogs from this county Montgomery
county is fast forging to the front in
the cattle, stock and dairy business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
ENTER FIELD DAY EVENT

Six contestants Of this city went to
Little Rock under the charge Of Supt.
j. =. Womack, to take part IN the
state intersChoOlastc meet. The fol-
lowing will represent the j II. S;
Leon Schoolfield. defamation, Robert
Carlton. piano and Paul Jackson, violin
Gordon Langsford. Julian Gilbert and
James Martin will compete in the track
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-10
WINoNA FIGHTS SHELTERS

WINONA. Miss, May 10. (SpID-
Winona does not expect 10 be both
cred with mosquitoes and flies this
summer. The city has just completed
two weeks cleanup and brighten up
campaign, and at a recent meeting Of
the mayor and board OF aldermen. r 3
Robinson was appointed city sanitary
inspector The entire citizenship is
giving him its united cooperation in
order that this nuisance, may he abat-
ed. and that Winona may become q fly
less and mosquitoless city.