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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
Convoy Expected
Late Wednesday;
Plan Reception

The United States army motor con-
voy OF the motor transport corps, max
ing the transcontinenta trip over the
Bankhead highway, will not reach Mem
ing to official announcement from the
good roads department OF the CHAM
ber OF Commerce, The convoy, whlcn
Is long overdue, suffered another de-
lay Tuesday at olive Branch. put az.
vices received Wednesday stated that
further trouble wassnot to be expected.
Thomas 3. King, chairman OF the
good roads department of the Chamber
Of Commerce: Henry Hayley. secretary
OF the chamber; w. l.. Smith, chairman
Of the good roads committee, and II. w.
| Osoinach, secretary Of the Automoniie
| Dealers association, viii meet the
convoy at the state line ana escort y
TO the city limits, where it is 20 pe
met by the reception COMMITTEES. COM
prising the reception committee are the
city officials and representatives OF
various civic organizations.
Lieut.. j. T. Wilson. survey officer
with the motor convoy. arrived at Mem
phis wednesday mcrning at $3.50 O'CLOCK
and said that the convoy was several
miles out of independence Miss, ana
would arrive in Memphis late Wednea-
day. Several bridges will have 70 pc
repaired. some Of which VIII have 10
he completely rebuilt.
Soon after leaving Independence. the
lieutenant said, the convoy had some
difficulty in obtaining lumber with
which 10 make repairs to bridges.
Indications now point to the posi-
biiity that the convoy may stay IN
Memphis for two or maybe three days.
col John ]. Franklin instructed Lieut.
Wilson to leave here as soon as possi-
BILE and inspect the route via Dundee,
Helena and Brinkley, as he would not
leave Memphis until he was certain
that the roadway as far as Brinkiey
was IN good condition. The lieutenant
is Instructed to return to Memphis az
soon as his survey has been made ana
make a report TO Col. Franklin, ana
II Is thought that II will take at least
two days to inspect the highway ana
return. -. =.
the Chamber of Commerce by i, B.
King, ]. G. Thweet and ]. A. Rountree,
director general Of the Bankhead hign-
way, the route the convoy will persue
when leaving Memphis was chosen. II
was decided by them that the convoy
should detour down the Mississippi .iv-
err TO Tunica, Miss, via Udora. then
10 Helena and on to Dundee, where they
will cross the river on barges. From
that point they will go 20 CLARENDON,
Ark.. where they will cross the White
river in harges and go through Brink
lev to Hazen, and from there 10 Lit
lie Rock and Hot Springs. some
changes in this route may be made y
the report to be made by Lieut. wilson
warrants It.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21

Guiding his auto in front Of a gal
Looping team of horses hitched to lum-
Der wagon, speeding west on Madison
avenue, and swerving the machine from
right to left as the horses attempted to
pass, Frank b. Glanotti, Jr., 1911 Union
avenue, schoolboy, "Wednesday raced
for more than a half mile until he had
sufficiently slowed the wild pace for
policeman to halt the animals at
Second street.
The team was frightened by a bit Of
paper flurrying across the street The
wagon and horses belong to the Bohlen-
Huse Ice company and negro named
Coleman was the driver. Coleman had
stopped on Madison just west of Or
leans, to unload some lumber. Along
came the stray bit of paper. Off went
the horses.
Gianotti was driving to town in
his sedan and nearing Orleans street
sighted the galloping horses. stepping
on her" he speeded ahead and placed
his car Immediately in front of the
running horses. They attempted to
pass him when Ganotti slowed down
a trifle, but he merely moved his car
from one side Of the street to the other
keeping directly ahead. The race con-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
GOVERNOR WILL CALL
FOR COUNTY ELECTIONS

In all likelihood Gov Roberts will is
sue a call for special elections to be
held in various counties in the state
where there are vacancies, caused by
resignation or by members of the leg
islature who have accepted other po-
sitions disqualifying them from serv-
ing in the extraordinary session that
convenes on Aug. 8. In all likelihood
the governor will issue the call Sat-
urday
1t is understood that while a num-
Der of members of the general assem-
bly, are holding jobs and are in the
employ of the state and municipalities
that there are only three or four who
will be disqualified from serving.
Frank Thompson, attorney-general,
has notified the governor that the con-
stitution provides for filling vacancies
and that the provision is mandatory.
Under this construction it Is pac-
tically agreed that the governor will
authorize elections in some of the coun-
ties where it is established that va
cancies exist.
Application has been made for an
election in Sullivan county to choose
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21

he may need and travelling and other
expenses are to be borne by the city.
'Mr Proutt Is a Memphis man, who
stands at the head Of his profession. "
Mayor Paine declared Wednesday. land
we were very fortunate in securing his
services and we feel confident that no
more competent man could have been
secured anywhere"
After the reports of the three apprais-
ers are submitted TO the public utilities
commission, that body will determine
whether or not the increased rate al
ready in effect is snfficientSfor the Gas
and Electric company, orwhether II
should be reduced or the old rate re-
stored.
THE city proposes to keep in close
touch with the matter and any unjust
rate will he opposed to the limit. We
realize that the gas company is en-
titled to reasonable return upon their
investment and we are perfectly willing
that they should have it. but at the
same time the interests Of the citizens
of Memphis will be safeKuarded and
1t is for the purpose Of determining
these facts that the appraisal has been
ordered" u"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
YOUNGER BERGDOLL
GIVES UP TO JUDGE

NEW YORK, July 2l-Erwin R. Berg
doll, younger half brother of Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll, who disappeared
from his Philadelphia home about two
years ago and since then has been
sought on charges Of draft evasion. to-
day surrendered at Governors islaHI
With Bergdoll when he surreEd-red,
was Judge James Roemig, of Phi.adel-
phia. a personal friend Of the Bergdoll
family who himself is under indict
ment in connection with Growers dis
appearance.
BergdolL who surrendered to Trial
Judge Advocate William F. Kelly, was
Immediately made a prisoner In Castle
williams. Resides Judge Roemig Berg
doll was ACCOMPANIED by his half broth
er. Charles Braun.
When the trio entered the judge -ad-
vocates office, Judge Roemig said I'VE
have Erwin Bergdoll, desirous to sur
render"
Bcrgdoll was Immediately taken to
prison.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
RAILWAY WALKOUT
DANGER LESSENED
AS UNIONS CONFER

CHICAGO, July 21.-Danger of immediate strike OF
railway workers of the country apparently had dssated when
the 1000 representatives the railway crafts resumed their con-
today consider the $6oo0o0oo increase
granted by railway labor board its decision handed down
yesterday
addition there appeared be less dissatisfaction over
the of the award the part of the union men
Yesterdays group conferences extended tar INTO the s
without any decision as to acceptance rejection of the award
having reached At the close of last nights
however W. c. Lee of Cleveland grand president OF the bo
rhood of Railway Tranmen emphasized that immediate
strike in prospect -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21

There will be no Illegal outlaw.
rebel sporadic or immediate railway
strike" Mr.. Lee said. whether the
railway wage award Is accepted or re-
jected, the union action VIII DC coh-
Certed and deliberate
When the grand council met toony
four courses were under consideration
Acceptance of the award under pro-
tesla registration of their dissatlsl4C-
ton over the terms as compared Win
the original demands
Acceptance of the award with pro-
viso that preparations for new wage
demands be Immediately started; these
demands to be filed with the railway
labor board as soon as practical atter
Sent l. the date the roads emerge
finally from government control.
Tentative rejection OF the award ana
recommitment Of the strike issue 70
referendum of the rank and file.
Flat rejection of the award and an
exercise of the extraordinary plenary
powers resting in the grand council TO-
ward a strike.
THE conference OF union officials,
which began yesterday and lasted most
OF the night, was still in session az
noon. -,
All reports from the meeting indi-
Gated that the conservatives, VINO are
disposed to accept the boards decision.
will prevail The big four brotherhoou
heads are siding with the conservative
faction, although their men did not fare
as literally at the hands OF the board
as some others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
ROBERTS AT COLUMBIA.

COLUMBIA, Tenn, July 2l. (Spl)--
Gov Roberts is speaking here this aft
prnoon In the opera house. this being
his second speech in Maury county, His
third will be delivered tonight at Mount
Pleasant
GOV. Roberts spent the night here
and during the morning was called
upon bv numerous citizens Of the coun-
~. who Joined in the welcome to him
and promised him support. Gov. Rob-
erts was introduced here my Mai Hor-
ace Frierson. late major in the Hath
field artillery and former attorney gem
eral The Columbia band furnished
music and will accompany the COVER
nor to Mount Pleasant tonight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
FIVE NEW PROFESSORS
NAMED FOR u. OF T,

Five new professors for the College
Of Medicine, University Of Tennessee
at Memphis, two OF whom are residents
OF Memphis. have been named AT the
annual meeting Of the board of trus.
tees at Knoxville.
DIR. James J. Durrett. the new head
Of the Memphis public health depart-
ment, is to be professor of public
health, and Or. Neuton Stern. Of Mem
phis, Is to be professor Of physiology.
DR.. George II. Bishop was named pro
tessor OF HISTOLOGY and embryologv
DR., Bishop comes to the University OF
Tennessee from the Northwestern uni
versity, at Evanston. H.
Or. f, NJ. Medlar, from Alabama, but
now with the University Of Iowa, at
Iowa city, Iowa, is to be professor Of
pathology.
DR.. Hugh f. Morrow, who was elect
ed professor Of chemistry, is connected
with Columbia university. New York
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
HOMES OFFERED AT
COST IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, July 21.-Leaders of 15o
,,,go onicago industries today expressed ap-
ing association to sell homes at cost
employees will be given an opportunity
TO invest in six per cent first mort
gage real estate bonds. secured by the
ltS houses already erected by the asso-
clation on 40-acre plot.
Investors will become owners ~
SS,OoO homes, which the association sells
Tor from $4,000 to S., 900 on terms Of 10
per cent down and monthly payments Of
OF the Sl,00O.OoO cost of the 175
houses already built $500 900 has been
subscribed by BENJAMIN / Rosantbsi
said to have fathered the idea; j OF,
den Armour, Albert u. Lasker, Edward
Norris Julius Rosenwald, Frederic w,
upham, Thomas e. Wilson and William
Wrigley, ,Jr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21

a successor for ]. Parks Worley. Wor-
ley is United States marshal for East
Tennessee. Or. o. s. Hank, OF the
same county, is revenue agent for East
Tennessee, the same position held by
Frank Rice, in Shelby county, who Is
likewise disqualified. Senator A. ".
Louthan is state statistieian. engaged
In whipping the tax Law into shape. II
is practically certain that these men
will not serve in the extra session.
There is some doubt as to the eligi-
bility Of Joe Hanover and John Galeila,
members from Shelby county. 1t is
probable that Galella is not eligible as
he was elected judge of the Juvenile
court for stated term and held the
office until its expiration. Hanover
was assistant city attorney, but wheth-
er he comes under the rule will not
be determined until the facts OF his
election or appointment have been as
certained Carl Larsen, fire marshal
for Shelby county, does not come under
the law prohibiting members of the
legislature from holding other positions
Of remuneration. according to the con-
struction of Gen. Thompson.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
BUSINESS SECTION IS
CUT OFF FROM WATER

CINCINNATI. July 21.--The business
section of Cincinnati was without Wa'er
this morning as the result OF the break,
ing of 40-inch main, which tlooaeo
the territory in the vicinity OF the
break. -,,,-.
buildings could not operate and the &c
c,ipants of the offices had to ciimoo
the stairs to reach them. Scores OF
manufactures were unable to start be-
cause Of the fear of boiler explosions.
a great residence district also was af,,
fected and hundreds of people gath""ed
at the fire plugs with buckets to catch
the trickles of water that came from
t3em To check the rush OF water
from the broken main it was necessary
10 close the valves in mains OF other
sections of the city and this caused a
temporary famine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
REINSTATEMENT
IMPOSSIBLE BY
LAW, CITY SAYS
Edgar and Mayor Cite Stat
utes Whereby Firemen Who
Walked Out Cannot Be
Taken Back.

Reinstatement of former members of
the Memphis fire department who re-
signed their positions and left their
posts at noon last Thursday is an i'm
possibility under the terms Of the act
regulating the fire department. except
that the men could apply for positions
as individuals and begin as first year
privates at a salary Of 500 per month.
There will be no recognition of q union
in the. fire department so. long. as the
present administration is in office and
as for the theory that the men were
discharged. it is pointed out that the
men voluntarily presented their written
resignation and statement from John
b. Edgar, commissioner of fire and po-
lice, was published in which he stated
that the citv would accept the with
drawal of any of the designations and
the men could remain at their posts,
The city's position was thus summed
up Wednesday following publication Of
Trades and Labor council. Members Of
the council however, vigorously denied
any intent of making a move beyond
once more submitting to city officials
the proposal for reinstatement of strik-
ing firemen as originally drawn UP by
the editors of the three daily papers.
All members Of the city commission
are unanimous in their opinion that a
union has no place in the fire depart
ment and this feature Is definitely and
finally settled. There will be no recog-
milton of the present firefighters' union,
nor will the organization of another
firemen's union be permitted under the
present administration at least.
AS to the reinstatement Of the men
who have resigned. which plan would
naturally carry with 1t restoration of
all salary and seniority rights and, as
the previous proposal set out, without
prejudice" the mayor and commissioner
refer to section two Of house bill No.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
ZTNK new ASSISTANT
TREASURER OF CITY

Clyde link. for a number OF years
deputy license collector. has been named
assistant treasurer Of the city OF Mem
phis to succeed r. w. Parham. who has
resigned to accept a position with the
Memphis Packing Corporation.
Mr. links appointment was confirmed
by a resolution unanimously adopted
at the regular meeting of the commis-
sion on Tuesday and he was authorized
TO countersign city checks.
The appointment OF Mr.. link is in line
with the city's policy of promoting men
in the service of the city In all de-
partments. Mayor Paine said Wednes-
day
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
NEW CANDY COMPANY IS
OPENED IN MEMPHIS

The opening Of a new candy manu-
featuring concern to be known as the
Ideal Candy company OF Memphis, was
announced Wednesday by Mark Fem
ton, Industrial secretary OF the Cham
ber of Commerce
The new company, which was re-
Gently located on Latham street is
capitalized at $4,000. II will employ Is
workers and will also keep four trav-
cling statesmen on the road.
The company will manufacture a
complete line Of candles ranging from
the 15-cent retailer to five-pound boxes
Of chocolates, Mr.. Fenton said
E. II. Slater formerly a member of
the state pardoning board, is president
and treasurer Of the new concern, and
A. B. Choates, a widely known travel
ing salesman in the tri-state territory,
wifi be in charge OF the candy manu-
featuring department.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
TURN OVER PRISONER.

w H. Crabtree, wanted in Mont
gomery, Ala, for alleged fraudulent
breach OF trust was turned over to a
state penitentiary agent Wednesday by
Sheriff o. H. Perry, Crabtree was ar
rested Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Nc
Connell. A reward OF $50 had been
posted for his apprehension.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
CLARKSDALE CREDIT
BODY GETS CHARTER

CLARKSDALE, Miss, July 2l (Spl)--
The local Retail Merchants association
is now a regular member Of the National
Retail Credit Mems organization. Os-
car Johnson, attorney, has received the
charter
This credit association has already
proven its worth TO the merchants here.
ana a complete credit file Is now be-
ing compiled by the secretary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
ARKANSANS TO JOIN
IN FARMERS TOUR

NEWPORT, Ark, July 81. (Spl)--A.
W Milling. county farm demonstrator,
will be a member of the party to visit
North and South Carolina and Georgia
from Arkansas July Sl-Aug. 9. The
Little Rock on special train. The
trip is for the purpose OF gaining valu-
able and helpful Ideas from the cotton
growers Of the Carolinas and Georgia.
Others from Jackson county will also
make the trip.
Mr.. Milling was urged to go on the
tour by the business men and bankers
Of the county, who will defray his ex-
penses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
HOUSTON MAN HEADS
SOUTH'S PUBLISHERS

AsHEvILLE, n. c., July 21.-Marcel-
lus r. Foster, OF Houston, Tex, was
elected president of the Southern News
paper Publishers association at its
closing session here today. Other Of
fIcers elected were: w. a. Elliott
Jacksonville Times Union, Jacksonville,
first vice president: Charles r. Stew
art. Lexington Herald, Lexington, KY,
second vice. president, and w c. John
son. Chattanooga News. Chattanooga
e-elected secretary and treasurer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
Partly Cloudy Is
Forecast Issued

The weather forecast for Memphis
and vicinity is partly cloudy Wednes-
day night and Thursday. The river
forecast is the Mississippi will rise
slowly in this district during the next
one or two days.
The river stage Wednesday morning
was 1879, which indicates rise of
half foot during the last "a hours
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
U. S. TO SELL HUGE
STORES OF MEATS

WASHINGTON, July 2t-In an ef
fort to combat the high cost Of living
the war department soon is to place mill
lions Of dollars worth Of canned meats
on the market NJ prices below even
prewar quotations, said an announce
ment today from the office Of the d.
vision Of spIgs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
METTE LEAVES.

Joseph Mette. director Of the Cham.
the farm bureau left Memphis Wednes-
dav for Courtland, Miss, where he VIII
conduct some work in connection with
his department. Before returning TO
this city he win also visit several other
Pamela county towns.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
Taken for Letter.

He tells OF the deaf man who sat In
front OF the audience and watched
"Crabby" as his friends have affec-
tionately dubbed him. read his speech
with accustomed difficulty. At the con-
cusion OF the reading the deaf man
took his hand from behind his ear,
arose and asked: Whom did you say
the letter was from?"
The governors headquarters have
been besieged with applications for the
governor to make speeches and his pro-
gram will be filled until the date Of
the primary. Thomas ]. Murray. Jr,
campaign manager for Gov. Roberts in
Madison county. sent a message to
headquarters with this appeal: ''Gf you
cant send Roberts send us Crabtree."
Mr.. Thomson and Senator Fisher
were surprised to find that none OF
Gov. Roberts friends in Shelby county
has made any attempt at organizing
the county in his behalf. II Is gener-
ally understood that union labor lead
ers have been diligently at work for sew
era weeks lining up the labor vote for
Crabtree. The union labor people ap-
pear to be practically solid against Gov.
Roberts and Crabtree undoubtedly will
poll a large vote in Shelby county
Whether he will carry the county or not
depends upon the activity Of other
voters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
ROBERTS CHIEF
ELATED At GOOD
SHOWING Of MAN
Senator Fisher, of Carthage,
and John B. ThomaSon Here
to Form Shelby 0rganiza-
ton for August Primary.

Senator ]: N. Fisher. OF Carthage. and
John B. Thomson came to Memphis
Wednesday for the purpose OF forming
an organization for Gov. Roberts in the
August primary. Senator Fisher Is cam
paign Tanager for the governor. and
Mr.. Thomason, a resident OF Memphis.
Is state comptroller
Both expressed themselves as elated
over the showing the governor is max
ing in his speeches. 1t is declared that
the governor has met with splendid re-
suits everywhere he has gone.
1T Is not unusual" said Mr.. Thoma-
son, for the governor to begin his
speech with number of persons hos
tile to him and for everyone to be
converted to him before he concludes "
Senator Fisher says the chief fight
made upon the governor is because OF
the tax law which goes into effect this
year, The tax rate will be fixed by
the legislature when It meets on Aug. Q.
The opposition TO the governor is caused
by Misrepresentation and misunder-
standing. Mr.. Fisher says the people
will find the tax law the most beneficial
legislation enacted in years, after they
have tried 1t for while. He declares
that there is no occasion for the people
to assume that taxes will be increased
because their assessment has been
raised.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
Premier Calls Red
Reply Propaganda

LONDON, July 21.-Premier I,lovd
George. addressing the house of com
mons today, said the soviet answer 10
the allies regarding peace with Poland
was incohercnt ambiguous and propa-
ganda largely intended for home con
sumption. SO far as he could understand
however, the soviet indicated it's will
ingness to negotiate directly with Po
land.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
WILL SERVE CHICKEN.

Though the chicken. dinner prepared
Tuesday by the Chamber Of Commercs
in cooperation with the Y: M. q a.
was untouched due TO- the delay OF tns
another dinner will be ready when II
arrives in Memphis wednesday after
noon, 1t was said at the Chamber or
Commerce wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
TURKEY DECIDES TO
SIGN PEACE TREATY

CoNsTANTINoPLE. July 21. (By the
Associated Press Turkey has decided
to sign the peace treaty, II was an
nounced officially today.
The Turkish war office was advised
today that the vanguard of the Greek
army had entered Adrianonle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
- - -z--'---=-------
IS SENT TO WORKS.

Two indic'montS charging ]. G.
Gregory with burglary and attempted
larceny were disposed OF in First crimi-
nal court Wednesday, when Gregory
pleaded guilty 10 one Indictment and
was sentenced TO four months In the
county workhouse. The other charge
was nolle -prossed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-21
GETS SIXTY DAYS.

sixty days" said Judge J. Ed Rich
ards In First criminal court Wednes-
day when Essie Bee Brown entered a
plea Of guilty to petit larceny. Tho
woman had been indicted on a charge
OF larceny and receiving stolen prop
erty.