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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
BANDITS CONFESS.

Theodore Hurd and Frank Ford,
"black and tam negro bandits, con-
fessed to Detective Sergeant Pat
Horan that they had committed four
robberies here recently.
These were the theft of two
watches from A. Graves, jeweler;
the theft Of suit of clothing from
Sam Covich, 366 South Main street,
and the theft of $50 in gold coins
from the Lerner Loan Co, 174 Beale
avenue.
The negroes were arrested in the
act of holding up merchant at Vol
lentine street and Thomas avenue
Thursday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
DRAWS KNIFE; SHOT.

When l.. II. Harris, negro, living
at 595 Georgia avenue. drew a knife
on Jim Zimmerman, West Parkway,
Thursday Zimmerman shot the ne
gro in the side. Zimmerman came
to police headquarters and surrend-
cred. He was charged with shoot
ing with intent to kill, but later was
released on bond,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
MAYOR IS URGED
TO KEEP GOODMAN
ON PARK BOARD
Friends of Banker Point to His
Record as Reason for Reap
pOintment-At Work on Big
Projects.

With Mayor Paine facing the prob
lena Of appointing park commits
sioner 10 succeed Abe Goodman,
whose term expired Nov. 4, friends OF
Mr. Goodman are making a strong
fight 70 have him named to succeed
hiraself.
dSosinian ] red Ird is citeE BY
/ his friends us furnishing ample jus-
tification for .tsisif claim that he Is
the logical man for the position and
should be retained on the commits
sion. Mr.. Goodman, himself, is
making no campaign for the place.
He is understood to have said that
the position being honorary in so far
as the individual commissioner is
concerned, he does not feel that he
should make an active campaign for
the place, although he is willing to
serve If he is reappointed.
1t is pointed out, in the first place,
that Mr.. Goodman is now, and mas
always been, in entire harmony with
the other two members of the COM
mission, j. T. Willingham and A. l..
Parker. Mr.. Willingham is chair
man and Mr.. Goodman vrce chair
man of the commission.
In a general way, Mr.. Goodman's
value to the board has consisted in
his watch over the treasury. Ac-
cording to Louis NJ. DeSaussur,
secretary of the commission, Mr.
Goodman has never been willing to
pass any appropriation without first
knowing all about where ittis going.
In this way he has kept the commits
sion from spending the taxpayers
money until they are certain OF hs
necessity and the good it will do lie
has always insisted on getting a
dollar in value for every dollar spent,
Engaged on Big Work.
Specifically, Mr.. Goodman has
been prominent in securing many
| advantages for the parking system
! and he is at present engaged on work
of a monumental nature, whlcn
! causes his friends to urge that he Is
peculiarly fitted to carry on for the
next SIX years.
The proposed outer parkway is a
child Of Mr.. Goodman's brain and
he hass devoted a great deal of time
to working on the project Accord =
ing to preliminary survey TINS
parkway would run east from the
southeast corner of Riverside park
| beginning at the point where the
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
WATCH STOLEN.

A gold watch and chain and $40 in
cash was stolen Thursday night
from the home of Fl. r. Dickey, 1O37I
South wellington street. Thieves
entered through q side window.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
HOUeL DWeLLer
Dies And LeGUes
Charity $4,000

IBy international News ,Se-viee.l
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Dec, IA bat
tered tin box found among the
effects of Michael Heron, rs,
recluse, who was found dead in
squalid hovel on the south side,
has enriched the United charities
of Chicago to the extent of sew
'eral thousand dollars.
Although his surroundings in
dicated abject poverty. Heron's
death revealed an accumulation OF
gilt edge securities and real es-
tate worth more than $4,000. A
will found in the tin box be-
queathed his estate to charity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
EXTEND PINK BOIL
WORM QUARANTINE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Exten-
sion of the pink boil worm quaran-
tine TO include the state Of New
Mexico was announced today at the
department of agriculture. The quar-
anime will affect the movement of
lint and seed from Dona Ana county.
Texas and Louisiana already are en-
der the quarantine
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
TAKE TWO SUITS

Although the house was thorough
ly ransacked, police say, thieves who
entered the home Of Mrs. J. NJ, Har-
ris, SS3 South Parkway, Tuesday
night, failed to take anything but
two women's suits. Entrance was
gained through a rear window.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
ROBS IN OVERALLS.

A lone highwayman, wearing over
alls, held up G. r. Hughes, IL Morn
ingside park, late Thursday night at
Madison avenue and the Speedway.
He held a pistol on Hughes with
one hand and searched him with the
other, taking SIS and valuable pa
DerSS
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
HELPER, WOMAN
AND ELECTRICIAN
HELDFOR MURDER
Sim E. HarvieII Admits He
Fired Shot Which Killed
B. |. BeIote, Aged FIagman.
Crime Premeditated.

when I met the old man. I told
him to throwNup his hands and give
me his money. but instead of doing
this, he pulled pistol from his
pocket. Then | pulled my own pis-
tol and fired once. and the old man
fell"
Such. in part, was the sworn state
ment made by Sim E. Harviell. aged
80, 206 Market street, In the pres
enoe OF Chief Burney. InspectorS
Griffin, Capt. HoyIe and Lieut..
Waggener, at police headquarters
late Thursday. following his arrest
about noon by Lieut.. Wsggener at
the above address, for the staying of
B. L. Belote, so. Illinois Central
flagman, whose dead body was found
Wednesday night at the entrance ssos
an alley on Market street, between
Second and Third streets.
The crime may send Harviell to
death in the electric chair.
Il am employed as foreman. by
fthe Union Electric company, AZ North
Second street this city, and have
been 50 employed since August OF
the current year" said Harviell. In
his sworn statement
Heard He Had Money.
81 learned two or three weeks ago
that there was an old man going to
see Birdie Ticer, zoe Market avenue.
who has roomE In the same building
where ! reside, and in some way +
heard that the old man had some
money. Birdie Ticer is called 'Bron-
cho" by her intinates.l
/. HT had also laaFnad That ~ rvaa
his custom to visit the Ticer woman
regularly. especially on Wednesday
nights. Yesterday afternoon when I
was returning from work with Ray
Payne. in his fathers car, I men
toned to Payne that the old man
was due 10 have several $40 BILLS.
and We decided 70 try and get the
money
we got Of, .s..n work about s.i6
pm. yesterday asoSe by the shop at
~ North Second sst eet. and ordered
soma material for the JOB WA
working on, and then drove down
To 206 Market avenue. where I went
In Birdie Ticer's room and took from
the writing desk in her room a .ss-
caliber, blue steel, hammerless Smith
& Wesson revolver, put It in my
pocket, went out and got in the ma
chine with Ray Payne. who was
waiting for me, drove to Market
square and bought a half pint OF
whisky from a negro.
II then walked east on the north
side of Market avenue and at the
alley Just back of the Chickasaw
foundry | met the old man, who
had. been going to see Birdie Ticer."
Tells of Killing.
Then followed the vivid account of
the staying of the aged flagman,
whose cold form was discovered later
by F. r. Stiger. 1872 Market avenue,
at point where many people had
passed before and after the murder
Il then got back into the machine.
with Ray Payne, and after driving
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
HELD FOR THEFT.

Robert Jackson, negro, is being
held by police on a charge of rob-
bing the Piggly Wiggly store at
James street and McLemore avenue,
Thursday night. A small quantity OF
goods was stolen,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
BREAD CUT 3 CENTS.

(5y international News Service.)
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. l7-Na-
tional and city bakers here announced
a cut OF two cents per loaf of bread in
all sizes, Big loaves are cut to Is
cents and small loaves TO 10 cents.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
CHICKENS VANISH,

: Ten black Orphington hens and
rooster were stolen Wednesday night
from a hen coop in the rear of the
home of Mrs. G.. F1emming, 1135
Rayburn boulevard police report.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
Earthquake Shakes
Picking Buildings
lsy the Associated Press. J

PEkING, Dec. 17.-An earthquake
was felt here at 8:20 o'clock last
night. The earth tremor rocked
buildings and created much excite
ment in the hotels and clubs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
FIFTEEN HOMES BURN.

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Dec. IL
Fire destroyed Is residences and four
buildings at Chelyan, Is miles from here.
Loss is estimated at $40, 200.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
Temperature.

Sun sets today 81 pm. Rises to-
morrow 1908 am. Moon sets 1887
pm. tonight. Precipitation, none.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
2W,IibA1AaE!aRS !aS

MEMPHIS METEoRoLocY.
Twenty four hours TO noon, Dec.
= faOn. p
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17
Engaged on Big Work.

CONTINUED on Page 2, Column 2.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-17

Don't forget that tonight is the
night for the Goodfellows concert to
be given by the Layne & Bowler
band. A rare treat is promised. The
concert viii take place at the Knights
of Columbus hall on jefferson, near
third.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
Battlfahtp Tlrrt aH $ 0trrtHtn1aH arrap,tt
By A. NEELY HAIL
tCopyright by A. Nicely Hall.l

Make a fleet of toy battleships like the model in Fig. l. It will not take long, because I have designed a model made of parts that can be cut out and assembled quickly. Having built the fleet, you will have lots of fun. Be- cause the model is mounted on wheels, you can run it upon land as we'll as sail it upon water.
 In Fig. 2 is drawing of every part of the toy battleship, and in Figs. 3 to you will find the same parts drawn to scale with dimensions marKed upon them. If you build several ships, I would suggest that you make all of the parts for one boat, first, and then, using these for patterns, mark out and cut the hulls (A) for all the other boats. then the decks (B), then the masts (C), and so on. The work of cutting and assembling will be simpli fled if you follow this method. A piece of soft pine. cypress, or other soft wood will be easiest to shape. In marking out the hull, draw a center line as shown in Fig. 8, and lay off the measurements either side of it, to get the sides alike. The upper deck tB, Fig. Al extends three-quarters of
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

scheme which have found successful. For water receptacle, get wooden or iron scrub-pail GA, Fig. 8). Cut a square block to fit in the pail bottom (B), and through the center of this cut round hole to receive the end of the tree trunk. Make box of just the right size for the pail to fit in co, Fig. 9. Perhaps you can find box of the right size or one which will re- Quire but little alteration. Make a cover for the box out of two pieces of board of equal width, as shown at D Gig. 1O), and notch the center of the inner edge of each, so that the pieces will fit around the tree trunk. Pro- vide screws or hooks-and-eyes for fastening the cover boards to the box top. After setting the pail into the box, fill the square corners with sand to make the standard more solid.
 There will be no need of painting the standards in Figs. 1 and ', if you dress them with crepe paper.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

wise whittle stick to the given di- ameter. Bore out the top of each fun nel if you wish.
 There are two gun turrets (K, Fig ? and the size is shown in Fig. &. Whittle the guns G) of the shape and size shown in Fig. 8, and glue their ends In holes made in the sides of the turrets. Drill small hole through the center of each turret through which to drive nail pivot M Gig. 9.
 The secondary battery guns (N, Fig. 2 are the ends of burnt matches. Fig. 8 shows the length.
 Gut the forecastle blocks H and I Zig. 9 square, of the dimensions given in Fig. z, nail them together, and fas- ten to the deck with the peg (Fig. 9.
 The spool wheels (P, Fig. p have stick axles co cut to fit snugly in their holes, and the axle ends are sup ported by screw-eyes R, which are screwed into the hull. Start holes for the screw-eyes with an awl. screw the
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
GARMENT PLANT IN LINE.

Boston, Dec. 10.-The Talbot com pany has signed an agreement with the United Garment Workers of America. This concern is one of the largest man. country.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
Stannarn fnr tlrp OhrtHtntaa UrPp
tcopyright by A. Nicely Han.1
By DOROTHY PERKINS

Don't let the preparation of a stand ard for the Christmas tree go until the last minute.
 In the illustrations are shown three good schemes for standards.
 The cross standard in Fig. 1 re- quires two pieces of 2.by 4. IS or 20
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
UNITED MINE WORKERS
 AGAINST ANY WAGE CUT

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec 10-The United Mine Workers of America will not stand for any reduction in wages, according to the December first issue of the United Mine Workers Journal. This policy is stated fin connection with discussion of the movement among employers throughout the country for reduction of wages in the various in dustries. In the article, John L. Lewis, International president of the Miners union, Is quoted as follows:
 Under no circumstances will we per- init any reduction in the wages of the mine workers of the country. There is not going to be any return to pre-war wages or conditions. Any reduction in wages is an economic mistake. It.never produces any good result. What the mine workers have today we are going to hold, and we propose to continue to make progress instead of going backward"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
DISCUSS EIGHT-HoUR DAY.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 10.-Cify commissioners are considering an ordin- ance that would establish the basic eight-hour day for work done for or by teh city. A public discussion will be held.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
EXTRACTS FROM REPLIES OF
 CENTRAL BODIES.

Heartily approve; we want to see Ireland placed among the free nations of the world and live under a govern ment they have established-Centra1 Trade and Labor Council, Hattiesburg, Miss.
 The Organized Labor of Bridgeport is in full sympathy with the move to free Ireland.-Centra1 Labor Union, Bridgeport, Conn.
 literature to any amount. l promise l can get hundreds to help me to faith fully distribute same.-Member, Gen. tral Body, Pt. Huron, Mich.
 This body voted in favor of Irish Freedom.-Central Labor Union, Mer- iden, Conn.
 The Tri-City Federation representing l8,000 union men enthusiastically en- dorsed the cause for Irish Freedom and trust that the American Labor move n1ent will be faction in bringing about the liberation of the Irish nation , Tri-City Federation of Labor, Rock Is land, Davenport and Moline.
 We are at your service e!-Federation of Labor, Baltimore, Md.
 We are all with you. Sentiment here go the limit in helping to free Ireland and hope the day is not far distant when English tyrannical power will be crushed.-J. R. Murphy, president, Bel mont Central Trades and Labor Assem- ply, Bridgeport, Ohio.
 Assure you of our active co-opera- ton in all things pertaining to Ire lands ependence.-Centra1 Labor Union, Holyoke, Mass.
 Members of our union were very en- thuSiaStic over the natter Teamsters' Local AIS, Portland, Me.
 This locality will do its part in carry ing thE93ugh ssleeessfully any pian5S 5ai.i laid freedom.-Seattle Central Council, Seattle, Wash.
 We took favorable action. Commit tee appointed Held meeting, decided Racine Trade and Labor Council. Racine, Wise.
 We will do al in our power for the Irish cause Sentiment in our com munity favors the Irish Republic Trade and Labor Council, Ashland, Wise
 We are in favor of Irish freedom Central Labor Council, Barstow, Calf.
 We have appointed committee of five to cooperate with you.-Central Trades Council, Little Rock, Ark.
 Sentiment here IS very 1aVoTdDle. Press of this city misrepresents us out rageously, so we started our own paper. -Jno. P. Quinn, Business Agent, Car penters' Union, Ea. Dubuque, III.
 Our committee will get to work i'm mediate1y-Cen Labor Council, San Jose, Ca1if
 Kindly advise us in what manner we can assist you,-Central Labor Union, Atlantic City, N. J.
 Public sentiment in favor of Irish freedom-Central Labor Union, Mid dletown, N. Y.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
HARD COAL AWARD CLOSED
Government Not to Reopen Wage Matter, Miners Are Told.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson has notified the United Mine Workers of America that the government would not attempt to reopen the anthracite wage award, but that it would not object to its being re-opened by mutual agreement of the miners and operators.
 Tn taking this position MT. Wilson told the committee, headed by Inter national Vice President Philip Murray, that the fact that in later award the soft coal miners obtained rates higher than are provided for in the anthracite award did not alter the fact that con tract had been made and that, unless both sides agree to a change, 1t should be observed.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

screw-eyes into the holes, and then drive the axles through the screw eyes and spools.
 The wireless telegraph aerial is sus- pended between the mast tops (F'ig. 9. Use toothpicks for spreaders S, thread for wire strands T and end loops U.
 When the toy battleships have been assembled, give them a coat of paint.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
BRICK WORKERS GAIN.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dec. 10.-A num- Der of brick and clay workers have secured wage increases that range from 50 cents to SIPS a day.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
LABOR BACK OF
 IRISH FREEDOM RESPONSES SHOW
Central Bodies Send Encouraging Responses to Labor Bureau
 Queries on Subject.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED
Body Already Has 500 Members and Number Is Growing
 Rapidly Everywhere.

Organized labor in America stands strongly behind the cause of Irish Freedom and the American Commis- sion on Irish Independence, Frank P. Walsh, chairman, is receiving most en- couraging evidence of this fact. The following correspondence is self-ex- planatory:
 To the Labor Press:
 In the cause of Irish Freedom, La Dor was appealed to and Labor re- sponded, as you will not by reading a few of the spirited replies from city central bodies received by the Labor Bureau of the American Commission on Irish Independence, 1oo w. Washing ton street, Chicago, H. So far over 100 central bodies have appointed com mittees of five, making personal com nittee of over 500.
 Yours very truly,
 T. J. VIND, Secretary,
 Labor Bureau.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

inches long GA and B. Fig. 9. To cross these pieces with tops even as shown, it is necessary to halve them, that is, cut from the center of each piece equal to the width of, and one- half the thickness of, the other piece, as shown in Fig. 3. Then they will fit into one another. Saw along the sides of the notches, then split out the wood between the saw cuts with a chisel. The hole for the tree should be at least inches in diameter. If you haven't an expansion-bit that can be set to cut a hole of this diameter, bora ring of small holes, and trim up to the 2-inch diameter with chfsel. To the under side of A and B, at the ends, nail the shoe-blocks c. It is not necessary to nail A to B. if you make them it snugly.
 One advantage the standard in Fig has over that In Fig. 1 is that it is
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

the length of the hull, and it is of the same shape as that portion of the hull i; therefore it can be marked out with the hull as a pattern. The holes shown along the edge of the deck Gig. Al are made to receive the guns of the sec ondary battery, the holes along the up- per face are made to receive the masts, tunnels, etc. The position of each part is indicated in Fig. 2.
 The masts co. Fig. 5)) can be whit tied or doweI-sticks of the given df- ameter can be used. The fghting-tops (D and B. Fig. 5 are wooden button molds. The larger one D1 must have its hole enlarged so it will slip over the mast, the smaller one (E) -ests on top or the mast and is held m place with the nail F (F'ig. 9 driven nto the maSt-top.
 Fig. shows a funnel tg). Use a lowel-stiek if you can get one, other
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

not necessary to bore a hole for the tree trunk. Also, it is more pleasing in appearance. The plan view Gig. 3 shows how the four arms A are fastened so as to enclose a pocket for the tree trunk. You will notice that each piece is fastened with nails driven through it's face into the end of the adjoining member. A pattern for arms A is shown in Fig. 6. Boards E inch or M inch thick should be used. The center shoe B (Ffg. 3, and the shoes o, should be cut of the right size to make projections of about # inch.
 A Christmas tree will not dry out and drop its needles as quickly if stood in water, and Fig. shows
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
EXPORTS BREAK RECORD.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Export figures made public by the department of com merce indicate production possibilities of this country. In October these ex- ports were valued at $752, 100000 against S6O5 COG, 900 in September.
 For the 10 months ending with Octo- Der exports were $6,832 100000, com pared with $6.499 100000 in the same period last year.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11
WILL NOT BEND.

New York, Dec. 10.-"We viii not bend to feuda1ists" was the def of i'll this city. These wage earners have been on the streets for several months and despite injunctions and every other force at the command of the anti unionists the strikers are as determined as ever.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-12-11

Every Christmas the rag doll makes it's appearance. There are rag dolls of high and low degree. Two high class little persons are shown in the picture. These are made of heavy domestic cut by a paper pattern which can be bought. Their faces are painted with water colors, their hair made of yarn, and they are com pletely dressed with clothes that af- ford the joy of taking them off and putting them on. Even their slippers may be made of black oil cloth. One of these baby dolls is supposed to be instead of dress under his coat
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1920-02-24
ENTERTAINED AT ROCK.

One of the most delightful of the
recent social affairs was the party
on Saturday afternoon given by
Mrs. W. H. Locke to large number
of guests in honor of Mrs. w. 0.
Thornton, of Atlanta, and Mrs. ".
C. Wallace, of Gainesville. The
rooms were attractively decorated
with quantities of yellow spring
flowers and growing ferns. Candle
sticks of silver held yellow tapers
shaded in yellow. The guests were
b bridge e"' Mrs. W. B. Parks winning the
prize for highest score in bridge and
Mrs. R. L. Saville the rock prize. An
elaborate hot luncheon with coffee,
iellied salad and cheese waters was
served. the hostess being assisted by
Mrs. w. F. Locke, Mrs. Clarence
Thornton, Mrs. G. w. Dozier, Mrs,
Glen E. Rainey and Mrs. VIII
Crouch.