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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
SEVEN DIE IN
b. BURNING HOMES
Fifteen Residences Destroyed
in Steel Suburb.

PITTSBURGH, Jan 31.-seven per-
sons are known to have been burned
to death early today when fire, famed
by high wind, destroyed is temporary
residences, occupied by employees OF the
Carnegie steel oompany's plant at
Clarion, on the Monongahela river, Is
miles from Pittsburgh An office build
ing also was consumed.
The fire. thought 10 have started in
ga building used as u kitchen. entirely
destroyed the l6 structures within is
minutes. More than 100 occupants, Of
the houses were forced to flee in scant
attire 4 e5a6s X
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
GERMAN
Government MAY
GIVE UP POSTS
Allied Demand for Surrender
Of War Criminals and In
ability to Comply Called
Cause Of Probable Action.

BASEL. Jan aI- Because OF the al
legged impossihility OF Insuring the exe-
cution Of Its order for the surrender of
the Germans accused Of violation Of the
laws Of war by the allies. the German
government will resign II the entente
powers insist upon their delivery, ac-
cording to the NachTichten OF this city.
which says ii has received its informa-
ton from a reliable source.
-
PARIS tJan. sl.--incIuded in the list
OF Germans whose surrender by the
Berlin government win be demanded by
the allies, the Echo Do Paris says, will
be former Crown Prince Rupprecht az
bavaria. Field Marshal Duke Albrecht
% Wuertemburg. Field Marshal Won
kiuck, Field Marshal von Bnelow. Field
Marshal Mackensen, Baron ven der
lancken, former civil governor oF Brus-
sells; Admiral Won Capeile, former nln-
ister Of marine, and Field Marshal liz
man Won Sanders, who commanded the
Turkish armies during the war
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
~-------------e---------~-
MRS. WELLER BURIED.

The body of Mrs. Effie Weller, who
died in st. Louis last week, was
brought to Memphis and buried in
Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Weller was
well known in Mem phis. She was an
older sister of Mrs F. II. Tramp
Beech place anf the Nmother of the
late Mrs. Floren Banton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
BUILDING PERMITS
SHOW BIG INCREASE

Building permits issued during the
month OF January. 1920, totaled 1870.
with a valuation OF S477.975. This is
very large increase over the same Pc
Rod of last year, January, 1919. reports
showing only 46 permits. with valua
ton OF 1922. 100.
The increase in number OF permits
this year over last Is "A, while the in
creased valuation Of property to be con-
structed amounts to 1856, 2l5,
Unsettled conditions following the
signing Of the armistice, and the fact
that the government had Just lifted the
ban on building, Is given as the reason
for the few permits issued last January,
while conditions were nearer normal
during January. 1920.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
NOT GUILTY VERDlCTS
In MURDER TRIALS

CORINTH, Miss, Jan. ST. (Spl N
There were two acquitafs of manslaug'G
Ter Friday, Charlie Dunn, who Killed IN
T. Butler a short time before ChrisEK
who killed Bert Dickson in August las,
got verdict OF not guilty. The yer
diets In these two cases cloaed tn
January term OF circuit court
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
GARMENTS STRIKE AT
WCKSBURG, MISS, ENDS

car service was resumed here today, the
employees who went on strike last
Thursday when the company refused to
recognize their union, having agreed to
return under former conditions
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
JANUARY CLEARINGS
GAIN rs PER CENT

Although bigness in banking figures
is not the subject Of comment that was
once the case, the showing OF local bank
clearings for January reflects. contin-
uanee OF business activity. They were
1852, 1885, PASS. compared with S92,SSf,-
1852 year ago. a gain Of rs per cent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
BIC BILL" HAilIuOOD AND
HIS SUCCESSOR INCLUDED

CHICAGO, JAM 31Indcments against 81 members Of the
W. W. returned this morning by the special and jury
vesgang radical activities Chief among hosendicted
William D. (Bg BD Haywood former secretary q the organza-
tion liberty from Leavenworth prison er bond
Thomas Whitehead who succeeded Haywood secretary
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
1914 AT CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON. S. c., Jan. 31.-There
are now 1874 cases OF influenza off
cialy reported in this city, mostly Of
a mild tyne. Only one death has re-
suited so far.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
coTToN Is BURNED.

CHESTER, s. q, Jan nj ,--Fire Of
undetermined origin caused damages
estimated at $4,000 to eofton in the
warehouse Of the Arcade mills at Rock
hill s. al, early today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-01-31
Weather Forecast

Fair, with no decided
change in temperature
probable.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
BAILEY PICKS
ON HOBBY. TOO.

Corpus Christi. Texas. July IA
Little Willie Hobby" as Joe Bailey
called the Texas governor here Tues
day night. was declared 70 be one OF
the members Of the political oigarchy
which rules Texas.
A little further on Bailey said.
Il VIII not be so immodest as TO
say / viii make the best governor
Texas ever had but I viii say II
cannot make Texas a better COVER
nor than most OF these men who are
running FOR governor, then God pity
Texas"
Speaking on union labor. Bailey
reiterated his story Of how when a
paper hanger papers one home, the
paperhanger dare not remove a piece
Of scantling and viii not let the home
owner remove IL. The union de-
mands that a union carpenter be
sent for" said Bailey.
"Oh, boss" called one man as Bailey
made this statement.
THAT amt So" cried another.
I've call you on that" yelled a
third.
7 am not surprised you deny IT,"
said Bailey. NO man could defend
such a thing"
What you say is true, Joe" called
a fourth man. 1t happened to me"
"Of course its true" cried back
Bailey. 1T happened TO me. too"
Bailey criticized the wet vote Of the
Texas delegation TO the national con-
ventions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
DALLAS PAPER COMES OUT
IN FAVOR OF THOMSON

Dallas, Tex, July 1.-THE Dallas
Dispatch has thrown its hat into the
ring IN favor Of Thomson The pa
per. IN a front page editorial Wednes-
day, came out strong Tor Thomson,
saying that Of the three candidates
against Bailey, Thomasol- Is best
equipped to beat Bailey.
The editorial said
The Dallas Dispatch believes Joe Bal
ley's inscriptions arraying OF class against
class IN Texas IS a challenge 20 the De
cent voters OF the state. They should do
everything IN their power 20 encompass bis
defeat and repudlats his unwarranted
mixing IN the affairs Of this otherwise
psaceable commonwealth
The Dallas Dispatch intends 70 leave
no stone unturned 10 defeat Bailey and
all he stands for The Dallas Dispatch be-
iieves It Is necessary, positively and az
Tentatively, TO center on one Of Bailey's
opponents to carry out this intention.
'Ths three men running against Bailey
are all good men and loyal Democrats It
Is a question OF which one OF them, in AL
respects. Is best equipped TO combat Bal
ley and the issues he has raised
''The Dallas Dispatch believes R. z.
Thomson best answers this requirement.
IF the governorship is 70 be decided on
the labor issue Bailey has go craftily
raised, Thomson e. the man 70 carry the
banner OF the men and women who TON
His platform plank and his subsequent ut
tsrznces on the labor issue are clear and
unnistakabls and they are IN harmony
with the state and national Democratic
platforms"
Bets in Dallas are three to one in
favor Of Thomson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
RULING MADE ON TEXAS
ABSENTEE VOTING LAW

Austin. Tex, July 1.-THE attor-
ney generals department has advised
that absentee voters must cast their
ballots not morn than 10 days and not
less than three days before the pri-
maries. In other words, the voter
this year has from today to July q
70 avail himself OF the advantages
Of the absentee voting law. The law
provides that the voter shall appear
in person before the county clerk Of
the county OF his residence and from
whom he shall be supplied with an
official ballot. The voter then pre-
pares his ballot and leaves Il with
the county clerk. The attorney gem
erals department has rendered an
opinion that county executive COM
mittees have authority under the
statute to compel all voters before
they are permitted TO cast ballots in
primary election TO subscribe TO az
fidavits making oath that they viii
support the nominees, and also that
they voted for the nominees from
governor down to constable IN the
1918 election. These tests are In ad-
dition TO the pledge printed on the
ballot and which is prescribed by
statute.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
WOMEN REPAIR
PHONE LINES

Anthony. y. NJ. July 14.-Proof OF
women being able to handle a mans
Job in case Of necessity was Illus
trated here this week. when the op-
orators on The local switchboard went
out 10 do some repair work along the
lines IN the absence OF the lineman,
who is I'll in Fl Paso-
Due to the great amount OF heavy
hauling this season. the cross roads
are in a deplorable shape and need
grading and leveling- This state OF
affairs exists all over the valley.
Because of the unusually heavy
crop Of alfalfa, numerous farmers are
still putting up This second cutting
and some have just commenced John
Forsyth. on the Dairy farm, is only
half through the second crop and,
when finished, expects to have about
$4,000 bales Of hay to market.
The Zine cantaloupe field on the
A. ". Downer form, near here, Is one
OF the best IN the valley. The plants,
which fairly cover the ground, are
loaded with fruit, and a big crop VIII
be shipped from this place.
Mrs. II. West and two daughters
Misses Gillian and Katherine West.
OF Oklahoma City, who have been Wis
iting their aunt, Mrs. Patrick Cole
man. in Anthony. left this week for
Cloudcroft, where they viii spend the
remainder OF the summer. Mrs Il
Pulliam, Of Pomona. Calf, who was
also here with her sister. left for the
mountain resort and viii visit rela-
tiVes In FL Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
ALLEGED LABOR POLITICAL
STATEMENT is DENOUNCED

Circulars purporting to come from
Labor's Political league Of Texas and
which have been published. e Is said.
in numerous newspapers OF the state,
are denounced IN an official state
ment issued by George H Slater.
president. and Robert Mckinley, sec
rotary, Of the Texas State Federation
OF Labor J. L Hauswald, secretary
OF the central labor body In Fl Paso,
has received copies OF the statement
for distribution in Fl Paso.
The state labor organization denies
any knowledge OF who has been is
suing statements under the name Of
Labor's Political League OF Texas.
Labor also denies any effort IS being
made by Il TO set the farmer against
the city worker. What labor does
claim as its legislative program It
outlines under three heads, az fol-
lows.
Perfection OF the present women's
minimum wage law.
Perfection OF the present oompen-
satiou law.
Repeal Of the present poll tax law.
A candidate for a state office. the
labor statement says. has been using
literature OF the doubtful organiza-
ton TO further his interests.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
GAMBLING DOESN'T EXIST
IN Ell PAS0, SAYS CHIEF

Branding as untrue an assertion
made at the luncheon OF the Realty
board at the Toltec club Tuesday,
chief OF police J. II. Montgomery de-
clared gambling does not exist and
has not existed IN Ell Paso for some
time" in a conference with members
OF the city council Wednesday.
That ] have also found to be the
condition" acting mayor r c. Semple
asserted. THE attack on the local
police department was unjustified.'
The campaign ordered by chief
Montgomery several weeks ago
against gambling was most effective.
he asserted. Orders issued at that
time with regard TO rigid enforcement
OF the law. he said. however, still are
in force.
IF any citizen knows OF any
gambling or should care TO make IN
vestigations along that line, the po-
lice wiz be glad Of his cooperation, ("
ne said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
PROGRESSIVES
SEEK REFUGE
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
tContinned from page -

I forward TO the next contest And
judging by the expressions which the
writer heard on his western trip il is
safe TO assume that unless Cox and
the power which Wood Johnson
Hoover and McAdoo held in the west
! ern country, those four individually
viii be heard from in the contest four
years from now. Surely If governor
Cox is defeated, the opportunities Of
McAdoo to lead the party in 1924 VIII
be greater than they were this time
with the absence Of woodrow Wilson
from office for four years there viii
be no plausibility behind the cry OF
I crown prince" or soninlaw. an ar
gument that had weight not merely
with the Republicans but with the
Democrats, too Furthermore If Cox
loses the Wilson branch Of the Demo-
cratic party Will engage in mighty
struggle next time to overthrow the
Iammany tiger.
or the other hand. should governor
Cox be elected and do to the Tam
many bosses what Woodrow Wilson
did to the New Jersey bosses when
once he secured the nomination from
them and was elected to office the
entire Democratic party would be
obliged to nominate Cox for second
term
Hoover to Be in LimeIight.
In the Republican party the talk OF
1924 also has a definite bearing on
what kind OF support will be given
the Republican ticket this year.
Friends Of Herbert Hoover who al
ways have wanted TO see him classed
as a Republican are glad he has come
out in favor OF Harding This, they
think, will assist Hoover four years
from now, especially II Harding isn't
elected next fall Incidentally there
is a real boom on in California to
make Hoover governor OF the state
two years hence II governor stephens
decides to run for the senate II he
doesn't then Hoover is being talked
OF for the senate against Johnson
The idea seems to be TO keep Hoover
in the political limeliEht for the next
four years. Whether he occupies a
place in the Harding cabinet or is a
his state. within four years he VIII
have wiped the slate clean Of the sug-
Eestion that he lived abroad too
many years to understand affairs, and
viii have aligned himself long enough
with Republicanism to be considered
eligible FOR high honors.
Much Depends On West.
To be swept into power on a wave
OF resentment. however, one cannot
boast Of secure support and unless
Harding, II elected, proves himself
progressive the western part Of the
United States viii reveal a resurgent
progresslvism that viii make logical
in 1924 a repetition OF the political
ev ents OF 1872 Harding would, OF
course. be the candidate OF the or
Eanization men in the east for re-
election just as was Taft, and John
son might easily become the Roose-
welt OF the occasion. The sooner
Harding and the west get close to
Eeeher and the sooner the Republican
managers realize that their front
porch campaign viii not get the pub
LEFTY or attention that a trip Of
speeches would get the brighter VIII
Republican chances become. especially
in such doubtful states as California
Copyright, 1920, BY David Lawrence.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
LARGE CROWDS.
HEAR THOMSON

Paris, Tex, July 14.-R- E. Thoma-
son, candidate for governor, spoke at
BonLam. Honey Grove and Paris
Tuesday. Large crowds heard him at
each place. He made a Handwriting
trip through the business districts Of
savoy, Dodd City. window and Petty
He spent most & the day IN Fannin
county. Joe Bailey's old congressional
district
In his talks, Thomson did not re-
fer 10 Bailey, following his custom
since he started campaigning
Judge Tom Steger introduced
Thomson at Honey Grove as an old
neighbor and a man who is not a
demagoE. though he was born a bare
foot boy, like all OF us"
In his Bonham address Thomson
condemned Neffs land tax plank.
Lately Neff has said he wants the
land tax to apply to only out Of the
state owners" Thomson said
''Neff is growing weaker and weak
er and / shall not be surprised II he
repudiates the graduated land tax as
q principle entirely before Saturday
a week. I an pretty certain that as
a lawyer Neff viii find his proposed
tax IS against the constitution. but,
even II that Is not so, undertake to
say his position IS wrong"
Thomson renewed his attack on
Neff for riding to political meetings
on railroad passes.
Thomson was very hoarse at Paris
last night.
Ed. H McCuiston. former mayor OF
Paris, introduced Thomson Tuesday
night as "a man bountifully equipped
in the elements OF citizenship which
We 50 delight to see in public ser
wants"
The FL Paso candidate approved
Ben Looney's attack on church de-
nomination activity in Texas politics
as set forth by Looney in Dallas Non
day night.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
CHANGE SAN JACINTO STREET
NAME. ASK PROPERTY OWNERS

Proposed changes in the names and
numbers OF several FL Paso streets
are to be referred to the city council
al its regular weekly meeting at the
city hall tomorrow morning, accord
ing to alderman Park Pittman-
Most important among the pro-
posed name changes. he said. IS that
Of san Jaclnto street TO South Mesa
avenue The street formerly was
part Of the restricted district. and the
unchanged name. according to prop
erty owners. is injurious to property
values and business.
Other changes are due 10 duplloa-
tion OF 10 the fact that thorough
fares OF outlying suburbs recently
incorporated in the city limits are
combinations Of downtown streets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
WATCH DOGS FOR SIGNS
OF RABIES. MAYOR ASKS

A rabid dog which ran wild In Fl
Bliss and the outer edges Of the city
limits Tuesday caused orders 20 be
issued By acting mayor r c. Semple
to local health authorities 10 main
tain a strict lookout for other az
fected CANNES.
The public likewise is urged TO
keep close watch on any dogs owned
by them. and to report TO the health
authorities the first sign OF infec-
ton.
According to reports reaching Mr..
Semple, several other dogs were BIT
ten at Fl. Bliss, with the result that
all animals on the reservation have
been ordered locked up for several
days.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
KIWANIANS SEE MOVIES,
EAT AND DRINK NEAR BEER

Kiawanians did not go TO their
usual weekly luncheon Wednesday,
but instead went TO the Ellanay mo-
ton picture theater where they saw
Don't Ever Marry" a recently re-
leased film comedy and a news week
~, 70 say nothing OF several comic
gibes at John Buquor, sam Hillett,
Scott White and others.
Ben Lewis, manager OF the theater
and host TO the club, was compelled
by business to be out OF the city, but
a wire from him from Dallas was
thrown on the screen bidding the XII
wanians make merry.
A luncheon was served IN sacks BY
the chamber OF commerce. Each sack
was accompanied by bottle OF near
beer. The mezzanins balcony was
turned over to the Kiwaniaus- many
OF whom took their wives. The the
ateF party started at 1850 o'clock and
ended at ITO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
GRAHAM COUNTY USES POISON
TO RID ITSELF OF RABBIT,

Phoenix, Ariz.. July 14.-Graham
county IS using poison to rid farming
areas of rabbits which threatened de-
struction Of cotton and other crops.
according to word received at gov
ernor Campbells office from that
county. Commissioner Of agriculture
Andrew KimbaI and the Graham
county board OF supervisors previous
~ had informed the governor OF the
need Of waginE war on the rabbits,
which had destroyed Is acres Of cot
ton, and they asked for an appropria-
ton from the states emergency fund
to aid them in their fight.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

PRESCOTT, Ariz-, July 14.-Foresr
rangers from this vicinity have been
sent to Flagstaff TO join in fighting
heavy forest fires. The ranger sta
ton six miles south Of here feported
yesterday that a smoke haze was
covering the forest area to the north.
Two small blazes within a few miles
OF Prescott were extinguished with
out trouble Monday Officials Of the
forest service said the fires were the
result Of dry weather and unusual
heat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
BRYAN RAPS BOTH
PARTY NOMINATIONS

Boise, Idaho, July 14.-William J.
Bryan. in an address here last night
severely censored both Democrats
and Republicans for their nomination
OF alleged wet" candidates, their
failure to make recognition in their
platform OF Americas fight for pro-
hibition, or the adoption Of dry
planks, and the uncertainty and am
biguity OF both party planks on the
league Of nations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
Chicago Bishop Plans
Twenty-Story Church

Chicago, Ill. July IA 20-story
building containing q church audi
forum, VIII be erected on the site
OF the First Methodist church here
as a part OF the coming centenary
reconstruction program. II was an
nounced today by bishop Thomas
Nicholson. Six floors OF the building
viii be devoted TO religious activities.
and the remainder rented for offices.
the income TO be used for church
work.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
NA1rEp nAIRY INsPECToR.

Phoenix, ARK, July l4--CIarence
Dana, Of Mesa, was appointed state
dairy inspector today by governor
Campbell. He succeeds W A Barr,
who recently rendered his resigna-
tion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

Hear it at sBfllfnEs,n demonstrated
by expert. courteous salesladies. cool.
comfortable, soundproof rooms. Victor
and Brunswick Records. Nail orders
given prompt attention
+. G. Billings Company.
(Succrs. W. G. Walz Coz
los So. EI Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

DE-. Paul Gallagher went TO Chi
oago a week ago to attend the con-
vention OF the committee OF Forty
eight and to take & postgraduate
zeal school. He Will be gone until
August ].
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

Take GROVES TASTELEss chill
TONIC. It destroys all malarial germs
in the blood, and removes the impuri-
ties, GROVES TASTELESs chill
TONIC Strengthens and Builds up the
system by Purifying and Enriching
the Blood. You can soon feel its
Strengthening. Invlgorating Effect
6Oc.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

Mrs. A. c. Andrews. 611 Mesa ave-
nue., reported to city detectives Tues
day that thieves had entered her home
and taken $3.50 in gold and four
handkerchiefs valued at 81 each.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

important business, OF Interest 70
every member. to come before oar
meeting tonight. All members are
requested to be present
j. S. W. Doupe, Sec'y.
Howard Fl. Dow ". p.
Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
SEVEN INDICTED FOR
MINNESOTA LYNCHING

Duluth. Mimi, July 14.-seven in
dictments we're returned yesterday
by the special grand jury investigat-
Ing the lynching OF three negroes
Two Of the men indicted were arrest
ed, charged with melting riot.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14
B00TLEGGER5
ARE CAUGHT

Las Cruces. n. NJ, July IA num-
Der Of alleged bootleggers were ar
rested here. Some are now out on
bail The capture was made by fed
era1 inspectors.
Mr.. and AIRS. Beal have buried their
70 days old child This is the third
baby OF this family that has died in
the last few years at u days OF age.
W r. Collins went to Tonuco yes
terdays
A meeting OF the local American
legion post viii be held tonight.
Herbert ". Teo went TO Rincon
yesterday.
Mrs George Speers VIII entertain
the Sew and So club today.
The swimming pool is closed for a
few days
The primary class Of the Presby-
terrain Sunday school enjoyed a par
ty IN the park yesterday afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-14

Lots Of good fishing holes around
Fl Paso. Come in and we viii show
YOU We can outfit you for every
racatiou need. Camping Supplies,
FISHING Tackle, Guns and Ammuni-
don. Eastman Kodaks and Kodak
Finishing. Bathing Suits Only
Quality Goods and Reasonable Prices.
It. G. Billings Company.
fSuccrs- w G. Walz Col
1o3 So. FL PasO.-Adv.