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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
ROBERTS CONVERTS
DICKSON CITIZENS
Farmers of Humphreys Also
Agree Governors Tax
Measures Are Proper

CHARLOTTE, Tenn, July 20. (Spl.)-
II there Is anything in the size of the
crowds and the interest manifested by
his hearers. then all doubts have been
removed with respect to the guberna-
torial fight in Humphreys and Dickson
counties following the three speeches
delivered at Waverly, here and at
Dickson by Gov. Roberts, Tuesday
morning, afternoon and night. re-
spectively.
quarters for some weeks to the effect
that the opposition in these counties,
and especially in Dickson county, was
rather strong, and that there would
have to be a hard fight waged to carry
them. II Is now time to revise reports,
for the people have been set right
about certain matters having to do with
the operation of the tax laws. and the
friends Of the governor say that he will
carry both counties easily.
By way of comparison, one has only
to take the crowd of rs "a liberal esti-
mate), which heard Col. Crabtree re-
Gently at Waverly, and contrast it with
crowd of $50 which filled the court
room when the governor spoke. This
too, in the face of the fact that it was
morning appointment and that the
hour had been changed only the day be-
10 o'clock. 1t was a representative and
responsive crowd, and the many ex-
pressions received by the governor fol-
lowing his address are ample proof that
he had made many votes. The results
on Aug. will verify the reports which
have been made to the governor re.
specting sentiment in Humphreys.
When the governor arrived here al
2:15 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, he wa!
escorted into town by reception com
| mittee in automobiles, which had me
his car some two miles from town. Thi!
! rnY mittea was comp0spd of H. II v
Miller, Tom Gray, George Cooksey, w
Charles, Fps stone, Dr. L, F. Loggins
Will H. Neblett, ]. l.. Douglas r. E
Douglas, Squire Loburns, j. F. Hicks
Marshall Brown, John Furby, Emmet
| Sanders, N. H. Eubanks, Frank Hall
Squire Sam Steele, Charles Williams, L
D. Seals and Frank Stone.
There were 600 citizens of the count!
waiting on the courthouse lawn to hea
| the governor, and 1t was said to be on
of the most representative audience
which had assembled here in years
rany farmers being present. The gov
ernor was frequently applauded ant
after he had concluded his speech sew
eral came forward and said they ha'
1been convinced
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
CANDIDATES GATHER
AT NEW ALBANY, MISS

NEW ALBANY, Miss, July 2S, (Spl }
The candidates for congress met here
and spoke Monday to large audi.
ence. The courthouse was well filled
Hon. B. @. Lowrey of Blue Noun
tain, opened the Joint discussion, and
as at other appointments, his speech
was in the main an Endorsement Of the
Democratic administration. Hon. S. Joe
Owen, of this city, followed with an
antiadministrstion speech.
After the noon recess Judge II. X.
Nahon. OF Holly Springs. made an i'm
FASHIONED address, In which he devoted
most of his time to the manner In
which the high cost of living should
be reduced by the national legislature
Hon. q, l.. Jones, of this city, made
one otFthe best addresses that his fell
low citizens have heard him make dur
ing this campaign, being an indorse-
lnent of the Democratic administration
and logical argument as to why all
, Democrats should stay with the party
and back it up.
Hon. A. c. Anderson, of Ripley, de-
nounceo the league of nations ano
spoke at length upon the extravaeances
of the national government
Judge {. Lee Crum closed the pro-
gram He Endorsed the administration
end sought to show what was the prop
er solution for the high cost of living
Judge John Falkner, Hon. e M. Smith
and Hon. w. A, Roane made brief
announcements
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Suggest Closing
DepOts Three Days
To Small SHIPMENTS

One OF the most drastic suggestions
that. has yet come out of Washington
for equalizing the distribution of cars
among shippers when the demand for
cars is greater than the supply, is that
the local freight depots be closed at
least three days a week against the re-
ceipt of less than carload shipments,
because il is claimed that merchandise
shipments are being given practically
100 per cent of their car requirements
while carload shippers are not given
an equitable proportion of the cars
d valuable.
This means the establishment of
the old sailing day" plan, that was
tried out during the war, whereby in
stead of maintaining daily freight serv-
forwarded to certain destinations only
on certain specified days. There was
much objection to the plan at that
time. although it was said to have been
fairly satisfactory on some lines.
The Interstate commerce commission
| has asked the various terminal commit
tees to make recommendations with re-
Spect to the inauguration of the sail
ing day plan, and the car service sec
ton has received the suggestion about
closing the depots three days a week,
and asks for recommendation on that
matter. according to advice received by
James S. DaVant, commissioner for the
| Memphis freight bureau.
The problem OF the car service sec
| ton is to adjust the movement of Less
carload freight in such way that more
than a proper proportion OF the avail =
BILE car supply will not be placed in that
service.
II Is claimed that many carload ship
pers, when unable to get cars, are max
| ing a practice Of breaking up their
| shipments into less than carload lots
and making shipments IN that way, be-
| cause. so far, the railroads have been
able to handle all the merchandise ship
ments offered.
Tie number of cars being used for
| less than carload business this year
| is said to be about double the normal
business, and this increase is attributed
! largely to the practice Of carload snip
pers moving their shipments in less than
carload lots Discrimination against the
carload shipper is charged,
| Mr.. Davant is comforting with the
heads of the various departments OF
| the bureau, as to their views in the
matter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
j. s. IS ALIVE TO
TRADE BOOM IN
CHINA, IS REPORT
BY WILLIAM l. MALLAsAR.

LONDON. July 2s. (By international
Service Staff Correspondent )--That
there are evidences of a great trade
boom in China and that America Is
taking full advantage OF ito the det-
riment OF British traders lis the warn
ing embodied in a report from Shang-
hal TO q leading news association here.
According to the report China Is be-
ginning TO awaken to knowledge Of
her immense possibilities and there Is
an immediate demand for engines, rails,
railway rolling stock, motor cars, agri-
cultural machinery and hardware.
II Is stated that big American
syndicate is engaged IN an extensive
publicity campaign. Their CONNER
cial propaganda is said to include
moving picture shows demonstrating
the uses OF easily transportable goods
and extends to the ttinerant story teller
one Of the features Of Chinese life
who relates wonderful tales regarding
the uses and advantages OF American
made goods.
Part OF the report is a warning to
British traders that native newspapers
and propaganda printed In the vernaC-
ular are useless as medium for reach
ing the vast masses Of the people, as
even the most prosperous cultivRtors
are unable TO read or do not read news
papers.
Commercial travellers speaking the
language and penetrating to the viii
lagos and towns are stated to be the
only means by which the suitability
Of Western goods to his needs can be
brought home to the average citizen
of China.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
MAN CONFESSES
He SENT POISON
CANDY TO WIFE
Detectives Claim George Lit
trual Admitted He Sent
Sweets Which Caused the
Death of Another Woman.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 2S.-Clty
detectives today made public confess
sion accredited to George Littrual, Is,
farmer living in Sumner county, who
is charged with sending the poisoned
candy on July q TO his wife. Mrs.
Susie Littrual. an inmate In the Mid
die Tennessee Hospital for the Insane,
which resulted in the death OF Mrs,
Lizzie Brooks, another inmate, and the
serious illhess OF Mrs. Llttrual, and
two attendants.
Littrual was arrested Saturday night
by the Nashville police department on
two warrants sworn out by II. ]. Mat
thews, Littruars brother-in-law, one
warrant charging murder and the othe.
attempt to commit murder. The con.
fession accredited to Littrual went into
details regarding the purchase OF the
candy and the poison and the mailing
of the package. The purchases were
made at Gallatin and the package
mailed here. Sobbing. Littrual Is quot
ed as telling the officers that he had
told a girl, a neighbor, OF what he
planned TO do. Under pressure he gave
her name.
"They planned TO get married, ac-
cording to the confession. but no date
had been fixed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
DEL 4 PROMISED
IN FINISH FIGHT
BY LABOR UNIONS

finish fight
Memphis
apparently assured Wednesday afternoon
Schwalb president
lied definite statement that in the event of simultaneous vacation
Memphis
employers and that the vacations would begin before
decided
the city generally.
Much hinges the meeting executives the different
affiliated with the
Italian hall This definitely
vacation"
their effort striking temen
men control "Wednesday nights meeting there
which the vacation plan avoided
this leader stated the control the
including the efforts emen
the city administration without
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
MINER SCORES REPORT
ON ARMED INVASION

CHARLESTON. w. Va, July 2s.-In
2, statement made public here today G.
y keeney, president OF district IL,
United Mine Workers, charges that
the report of Major T. p. Davis, on
his investigation Of Guyan valley
coal field conditions, is designed TO dis
credit our organize ton"
In his report, made public yesterday.
Major Davis declared the armed march
OF miners toward the Guyan field to
enforce organization last September.
was started by the United Mine Work
ers. Mr.. Keeney. in his statement, said
the allegation that the union was re
sponsible for the invasion is prepar-
atory step in an understanding between
Gov, Cornwell, of West Virginia, and
Gov, Morrow, of Kentucky, TO discredit
our organization, II possible, and break
the strike in Mingo county" He
charges that the constituted author
tiles" were responsible for the march
FOR permitting coal operators 70 create
private armies to function In place
Of the police power as conferred by It's
citizens"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
CANDIDATES SPEAK
AT BLUE MOUNTAIN

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, July 28
(Spl)--A mass meeting was held Mon
day night in the chapel Of Blue Noun
, tain college, the object being to listen
to speeches on the Tippah health unit
and the appeal of candidates for the
support of the citizens here.
DR.. w. T, Lowrey presided over the
meeting, first introducing Eagleton M
Smith, OF Holly Springs, who presented
his claims upon the voters for the Of
flee of circuit judge. One OF his two
opponents, Judge ]. w. t. Falkner, Jrr
Of oxford, also spoke in behalf of his
candidacy for the judgeship recently va
Gated by the resignation of Judge c.
Lee Crum, now in the race for con-
gress.
DIR. A. D. Tisdale, of the health unit
outlined it's work in Tippah. and DR.
May Jones, assistant superintendent OF
the tuberculosis ganatorium of Mis-
sissippi, made a strong speech on thu
great white plague. She will examine
patients in the county this week
and will speak at other places in tht
evenings.
B. G. Lowrey, candidate from this
place for congress. made vigorous APP
peal to the voters of his home boz
to stand by him in the primary cleo,
ton in August, and gave a little his,
tory of what he has done as O. private
citizen, He told them to consider thes'
facts and to give him their support j
they believed he WAS worthy OF II.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Detective To Face
Judge Barker On
Accomplish Charge

City Detective VIII Durham. suspend
ed from the force July, Is. was to face
City Judge Barker Wednesday after
noon on charges preferred by Inspector
Of Detectives Griffin Tuesday, that he
was an accomplice in an auto theft.
At the same time Lloyd Lowe. Southern
avenue, was to answer charges of lar
ceny and receiving stolen property and
also forgery Tom 7. Estes. Oliver
avenue, and J. II. Wright, South Lau-
derdaie street. used car dealers. also
were to appear. charged with larceny
and receiving stolen property.
Further Investigations were made on
case OF Durham. The officer. II is said,
Rtoutly denies any connection with auto
thievery. Wright and Estes likewise
deny any knowledge OF such charges
Lowe, Griffin said, has confessed that
he stole a car. which later was alleged
TO have been bought by Wright and
Estes
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
NJ NAMARA GIVEN
RESPITE; YOUNG
wins DELAY ALSO

Respite for Allen Mcnamara was Of
flcially granted Wednesday by Gov.
Roberts, and time for his execution set
for Sept, 3, instead OF Aug. 10, accord
ing TO information received from Nash
Vile II Is also announced that Lor-
EMO Young. negro, slayer of Police
Sergt. Brlnkley, has been granted re-
spite to the same date. His electrocu-
ton originally was set for Aug g.
Mcnamara was found guilty by jury
of criminally attacking Mary Thomp-
son, and the verdict Of the lower court
was affirmed by the supreme court, fol-
lowing appeal.
Young killed Sergt. Brinkley In a
running pistol battle that started at
Poplar avenue and Mclean boulevard,
when police attempted 10 arrest the ne
gro for alleged attempt to sell stolen
Chickens
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
DOWN TOWN OUT

All the underground circuits Of the
Memphis Gas and Electric company
burned out Wednesday forenoon, some
where between the power station and
the downtown business section, which
these circuits serve, not only shutting
off the lights. but putting out OF COM
mission elevators IN, the office build
ings and department stores, and all in
dustries depending upon electric mo-
tors for power.
Circuit No. burned out about 1880
o'clock, II was said at the electric light
offices. This threw a heavier burden
on circuit No. I, which caused II TO
burn out. Then circuits Nos. 2. 3, 5
and went out. closing all seven of
the company's underground circuits The
overhead circuits. which serve the SUI
burban sections OF the city, were not
affected.
Power and lights on some OF the
circuits we're restored at 1880 o'clock
The most serious delay in repairing
such trouble was said 70 be finding the
break in the circuit. after which II re-
quires only a short time to restore the
line.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
SHIPS CAR OF SHEEP
FROM BLUE MOUNTAIN

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, July g..
(spl)-W. n. Rutherford of this place
who has learned that it is not wise
to depend upon farming alone for a
living and who has become a live stock
dealer has just shipped a solid car
Of sheep from his pastures, the con-
signment being dispatched to the St
Louis market.
Rutherford stil has a large flock
Of sheep for breeding purposes. He and
other local sheep men are finding II
very profitable to raise sheep on the
hills OF their planta tons
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
WOMAN AND SON
ARE. FOUND DEAD

BURLINGTON. Iowa, July 2s.--Mrs
Alfred Mellor, aged 81, and her three
year-old son, We're found dead in their
home here this morning. The gas was
turned on full, but there were evidences
of struggle. the house having been
ransacked and the woman's hands and
feet were tied with clothes.
The bodies were found by Mr.. Mel
lor shortly after o'clock this morning
when he returned from work. He left
home at midnight.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
LOO COAL MINERS ARE
OUT IN ARKANSAS MINES

FORT SMITH, Ark, July 2S.--Morc
than LOO coal miners are Idle in the
Fort Smith district today. the Spadra
group having failed to return to work
following directions from the district
attorneys office. In Huntington $50
men are out over a dispute concerning
two hours pay. according to leaders.
Efforts are being made to get the
Spadra men back into the mines but
John Tins, q board member. said to-
day he did not expect to see the mines
in operation before next week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
PICK COMMITTEE TO
PROBE G0LOSBY PARDON

VICKSRURG, Miss. July % CSpll
Judge Theo. Birchatt, president of
the VickBburg Bar association, has APP
pointed r. NJ. Kelly chairman; Joseph
and A. A. Armistead as the commit
tee to investigate the release of r. T.
Goldsby the negro fence, from Parch-
man state farm SIX weeks after he
had been sent there to serve a five
year term.
, The committee will summon witnesses
\ TO tell what they know about the case
and set a date for the inquiry to be
made. Mr.. Kelly was one Of Goldsby's
attorneys but had nothing TO do with
the release. Judge Henry was the
leader OF the Russell campaign in War
rem county. and w. l. Mckay was
leader Of the Johnston forces in this
county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
DECORATE COLORS OF
SIGNAL BATTALION

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, July 2S.--Col-
ors of the 9TH field signal battalion a
unit of the Sd division, were decorated
with the croix de guerre today when a
review of the division was held at Camp
Pike. The signal battalion was cited
by the French government for excellent
work performed during one OF the last
drives in 1918.
Lieut.. Col. Milton A. Elliott COM
manded the troops during the review
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
PREDICTS SOLDIER
RELIEF BY CONGRESS

AURORA. ILL.,, July 2S.--Congressman
]. c. Copley, in an address to tie Amer.
lean Legion here said that soldier re-
lief legislation will BE- enacted by the
next congress regardless Of which par
~ wins in the fall election. Mr.. Cop
ley is Republican member Of the
ways and means committee, which re
ported out soldier relief bin passed
by the house at the asst congressional
session.
THE grant is not regarded as a
bonus" Mr.. Copley said, TIT Ia regard
ed as an adjustment Of compensation
Many men who were at home during
the war had an opportunity to lay the
foundation of a fortune. This oppor
tunity was denied you and our gov
eminent intends that all should have
equal opportunity"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
OFFICERS DESTROY STILL
AND ARREST OPERATOR

HUNTSVILLE. Ala. July 2s. (spl)-
Federal Prohibition Agent w P Hamp-
ton has reported the destruction OF an
Illicit distlllery near Browns Ferry on
the Tennessee river In Limestone coun-
~. Frank Stewart was arrested and
placed In Jail on a charge of being con-
nected with the operation OF the plant
Dick King and Roscoe Gilligan have
been brought here from Lauderdale
county to await action by the federal
grand jury on evidence that they have
been guilty Of transporting liquor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Effort To Force
Colby To Declare
Peace Has Failed

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Because nc
demand had been mace on SECRETARY OF
State Colby to promulgate the resolu-
ton ending the state Of war with Ger
many before the filing of the suit for
mandamus by Harry s.. MCCARTNEY, a
Chicago lawyer, Chief Justice Mccoy,
of the district supreme court, refused
today to hear argument on the petition.
The court continued the matter until
tomorrow to let the petitioner decide
whether he should make the formal de-
mand on Mr.. Colby and amend his petit
ton to show that such a demand had
been made, or have tho petition dis
missed as legally defective.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
ALABAMA TENANTS FORM
UNION FOR PROTECTION

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, July 2S. (Spl)
Tenant farmers In Jackson county,
claiming to be four thousand strong,
have organized themselves into an as
ISOLATION which has for its object the
prot cotton Of tenants against land lords
There are thirty eight local chapels
and the organization Is reported TO be
the stronEest Of It's Kind in Alabama.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
BACK PAY FOR COTTON
BELT MEN $4,000

PINE BLUFF. Ark, July 2s. tspl)
The back pay TO go to the Cotton
proximate Sl75,000. in the Pine Bluff
division, according to Il. c. Marshall,
who became local superintendent OF the
Cotton Belt month ago, In a talk
before the Rotary club here today.
Trainmen,. enginemen and yardmen
will get $4,000, shop crafts will get
about 5000 and about $4,000 will go
to the maintenance employees, station
and clerical forces. For trainmen, en-
glnemen and yardmen the increase per
month will approximate $4,000; extra
labor and shop crafts, $4,000, station
and maintenance forces, $4,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
DR.. J. B. sEARCY I'LL.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. July rs,
(Spl Mrs W. T. Lowrey, wife OF
tain college has been called to Arkansas
20 the bedside OF her father, DR..
J. b Searcy. who is very i'll. Dr..
Searcy is well-known Baptist min
lister, having preached in many OF the
leading churches Of the tri-states. He
il more than so years old and besides
being well-known minister he was a
soldier Il the sixties.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
BAILEY AND NEFF
MAINTAIN LEAD

DALLAS. Tex. July 2s.--Joseph w,
Bailey. former United States senator
from Texas, and Pat NJ, Neff. Of Waco,
maintained their respective ratios as
leaders Of the four contestants for the
Democratic gubernatorial nomination
when 3Sl $40 votes of approximately
500 900 cast in Saturdays primary had
been tabulated
The figures were: Bailey, l2s.35S;
1883. r. F. Looney. 42.s75.
Mr.. Bailey campaigned in favor OF
the open shop" idea in labor matters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
CLARKSDALE. MISS, HAS
POPULATION OF 1852

WASHINGTON. July 2s (Spl)-The
census bureau today announced the
population OF Clarksdale. Miss, giving
that prosperous delta town 1859, an in
crease Of 3,i73 or S51 per cent.
Clarksdale is the center Of one OF
the finest agricultural district in the
country and is a thriving town with
strong banks, business houses and up
to-date streets,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Fair Weather,
SCOTS Forecast

Fair Wednesday night and Thursday
with little change In the temperature
phis and vicinity
The forecast for the river is that the
Mississippi will fall in this district for
several days The river stage We'd
nesday morning was 1874 feet, indicat-
ing fall Of q feet during the last ~
hours.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
FRANCISCO VILLA
SURRENDERS, SAYS
= REPORT TO CONSUL

EAGLE PASS, Texas, July 2s.-Fran.
cisco Villa, bandit leader, surrendered
Internationally after an all. night con-
ference with Gen. EuecnIo Martinez,
commanding the Torreon military zone,
aeeordlng to advlees received by the
Mexican consul here today.
Villa will return to private life, the
out Mexico Is reported, with eeIebra-
tlons being arranged,
Carl Hae1lIn, American president Of
a brewery at Sablnas, who had been
held by Villa for ransom, has been re-
leased, the report added.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-28
Many Favor Vacation.

According to labor leader wednes-
DAY afternoon, the following unions
nave voted favoring the vacation"
plan and would be the first to act:
Meat cutters and butchers, railway
blacksmiths and helpers, boilermakeTs,
iron shipbuilders and helpers, bricklay-
erS ana masons, two railway carmen To-
calls, carpenters and joiners, electrical
workers, iron molders. latherers, rail-
way machinists. sheet metal workers.
plasterers, steam filters and helpers.
painters, decorators and paper hangers,
structural iron workers, moving picture
operators, switchmen, stage hands,
In addition TO these, the same labor
leader asserts, the several divisions OF
the railway brotherhoods would also
take vacations" Immediately IL such
action Is decided upon. In this CON
nection 1t was announced that no him
derance to through freight or passenger
traffic. would be permitted. the "vaca :
tons only seeking TO cause a tieup in
local yards