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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
CORDOVA ROBBERY
SUSPECTS NABBED;;
[WOMORE SOUGHT
Three Men. Held at Police Sta
tlon After Detectives Quick
Work, Identified by HoIdup
Victim as YegqS.

charged with highway robbery, as
Ssault 70 murder and carrying pistols, In
cSonnectlon with the Cordova bank rob-
Gery ana the holdup of Mrs. Frank Sol
II barber; G. l.. Luczskowski, So,
,switchnsan, and G. j. Wallace, SS'
Swltcnman, were to be arraigned before
Slly Judge Barker late Monday. They
t,, mere arrested late Saturday by Detec-
aYt sws oergeants Gwaltney and Joyce,
aLter one or the strangest foliow-up of
strategy. - Wv Va
, The three men have been identified
6y Buford Bell of the North Memphis
Davings as eank as being members of the
party of four that jumped from an auto
mobile Friday, night and held him up
az tne, point of a pistol. =.
All three deny any connection with the
Sordova job, but detectives say their
tar 1T exactly fits. the description of one
pers, jewelry and a pistol stolen from
me pank into ditch at the Macon road
ana the Raleigh car line. LuczskoWski
was positively identified by Mrs. Solly,
ponce say, as the man who held pistol
uaEller Willle three other men and a
woman ransacked her store and home.
Folice We're notified Saturday after
noon OF the discovery of the tewelry,
etc.s on the. Macon road, and after in
vesugation the detectives started back
" SOW4. otopplHB at the Rustic Inn,
az the northeast corner of Overton park,
theY overheard telephone conVersa-
ton between Hart and a tire repair
company, in the which the man asked
fora casing and inner tube. He said
he couldn't give his name to the dealer
over the telephone, which aroused the
officers suspicious.
Having heard that the automobile was
on North Parkway, near. Mclean boule-
ward. the detectives approached, but
when Luczskowski placed his hand on
his weapon under his coat, the officers
say they did not seek to arrest him
then Later, however, assisted by
Emergency Officers York and oliver,
summoned from headquarters, the de-
tectives got the drop on Luczskowsli
and placed Luczskowski and Hart under
arrest. Sergt. Roger Ham, of Barks-
dale. who sat bivouac at the car arrest
ed Wallace few minutes later when he
approached the place.
The fourth man and the woman i'm
piicated in the Solly robbery have not
been located. Authorities from Cordova
were due in Memphis Monday to try to
identity the thr-H men under arrest
as having been ben loiitering around
the place two or three days before the
bank robbery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
U.S.. STEEL CORPORATION
IS FIGHTING H. c. |.
Judge Gary Outlines Policy to
Stockholders.

NEW YORK. April 19.-Ebert II.
Gary, chairman of the United States
Steel corporation, informed the stock
holders at the annual meeting in Ho-
boken today that the corporation was
holding down the prices of its products
because Of the high cost Of living
Referring to inquiries made as to why
In view of the great demand. the cost
Of production and prices received by
other manufacturers, the prices of the
corporations products had not been
raised above those fixed by agreement
between the industrial board and steel
manufacturers on March q. 1919, he
said;
1T seems to us the problem Of high
cost Of living is Of convincing impor-
tance When the increasing tendency
is to insist upon payment Of unreason-
able sums for every commodity and for
every service, so that the vicious whirl
of advancement seems to be unending
we think there is moral obligation on
the part Of everyone 10 use all rea-
sonable efforts to check this carnival of
greed and imposition, even at some
sacrifice"
The attitude Of the corporation on
prices, Mr. Cary added, has had con-
siderable influence in preventing in
creases in the general selling prices Of
steel. although some manufacturers
have made them. due. as they claim
to increased cost Of manufacture
Moreover, il is believed that in view
Of all the conditions prevailing the sell
ing prices of most OF the Diversified
products Of the corporation for the pres
ent at least are high enough, though
II is pertinent to say that when the
actual value Of the properties and
volume Of business OF the corporation
are considered, the net return is at
least moderate
Mr. Gary said that much thought had
been given 70 the question Of shorter
hours for the corporations employees.
but that wOrkmen were not satisfied
With short days II larger pay could be
Obtained by working longer days.
Reviewing last years steel strike. Mr..
Gary announced that the corporation
would continue to maintain the open
-i.Dp.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
National Meet OF
ID. A. Il. Opened

WASHINGTON. April 19.--American
izatlon and patriotic educational cam
paigns were the chief subjects before
the twenty-ninth annual continental
congress OF the Daughters OF the Amer
lean Revolution. which convened here
this morning Except for contests for
vice presidents general, OF whom seven
are to be named. It was said the cleo
ton OF officers would consume little
time as practical agreement had been
reached on All others. Delegates from
her home state, Connecticut. predicted
that Mrs. George Maynard Minor would
be elected president-general by accla-
nation to succeed Mrs. George Thacher
Guernsey A crowded program OF So
cial activities has been arranged for
"a waaE
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
FEW COMPLAINTS
TO ASSESSMENTS

Less than a dozen complaints, ask
ing reduction in realty asseSSments in
four city wards, had been ted with
the board of equalization at nSon Mon
day, and there were not more than 10
or IL taxpayers in the council room at
any time during the morning looking
over the books. Members of the board
were rather surprised, in view Of their
statements that valuations made by the
city assessor are to be increased at
least rs per cent this year.
Apparently taxpayers as a rule real
ize that the city assessment, even with
the increases which the board will
make, will be so far below the state
appraisal, made last December, that
complaint might result in a greater in
crease rather than in securing reduc-
tions.
Members of the board Monday morn
ing had listed about 25 pieces OF realty
in the 18th and 18th wards, which are
to be increased considerably before the
flat rs per cent for the entire wards
is added. Official action will not he
taken however until all the increases
or decreases decided upon in the four
wards now under review have been de-
cided upon. These are the 18th, 18th,
18th and 18th.
On Wednesday the board will begin
the review of valuations in the 18th,
goth, 21st and 22d wards.
Sessions are from 10 to -, but The
books are open for inspection daily
from 8 am. to 4 pm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19

7 :
Each team was credited with $4,000
from subscriptions credited to the ex-
ecutive committee, from the 100000 un-
officially reported Saturday night,
making something more than $40, 900 in
pledges taken by the team workers in
the few hours they worked Monday.
The team led by Mrs. c. E. Brewer
led In the total amount of subscriptions
turned in Monday with $S,512.
Among the larger subscriptions, not
previously announced were:
]. A. Crawford, $1,000; L. X. Salisbury,
$4,000; F. M. Norfleet, $4,000; j. H. Bon
ner & Sons, $1,000; R. w. Bailey, $1,000;
w. j. Abston, $1,000; Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Wynne. $4,000; Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Honnell, $1,000; F. M. Crump, $1,000;
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M Walker, $500; c. w.
Partee, $500; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Nc
Donald, $3.50; Fred Callahan, $500; and
j. r. Armstead, $780,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
ASK RELEASE OF
WAR PRISONERS

WASHINGTON, April 19--Amnesty
for victims OF wars hot passions" who
still are held in prison for political Of
fenses was asked in a memorial left
AT the White House today by a delega-
ton representing citizens amnesty COM
mittees in Chicago, New York. Boston
and other cities.
Rudolph Forster. executive secretary
Of the White House received the dele-
cation and said he would lay the petit
tion before the president The delega-
tion was headed by Basil NJ. Manly.
formerly Joint chairman Of the war la
bor board and included among others
Mrs. Champ Clark, Mrs Robert M. La
Toilette, Prof Robert Morse Lovett,
Chicago university, and Elizabeth Glen
dover Evans, Of Boston.
Washington pardoned the Tories
said Mr. Manly in his address accom-
panying the memorial and Lincoln
parduned the rebels. We believe Pres
idrnt Wilson viii not hesitate to grant
amnesty to the political prisoners Of
the world war
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19

Shriners ballyhooing the wonders Of
the world" peddling pink lemonade,
selling tickets, getting in each others
way and generally conspicuous, marked
the opening Monday of the Great San
ger Shows on the Madison avenue lot
opposite Forrest park. The circus,
which wintered at the fairgrounds will
show here all week under auspices of
the AL Chymia temple, Mystic Shrine.
Tents were raised during the early
hours Monday after a haul from the
fairgrounds down Madison avenue.
White, after the annual winter clean
ing and recently done" for water
proofing purposes, the tops completely
covered the lot Additional exhibits and
concessions and sideshows have been
brought here by the Shriners for the
week.
No hitch was expected by Howard
King, manager, and with his brother,
Floyd King, owner of the Sanger
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
Score Injured In
Arkansas Storm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark April ia
score of people were killed and many
counties in Northwest Arkansas last
night, according to meager messages
received over demoralized wire serv-
ice.
At Harkey Valley, y miles north OF
Danville. seven people, six of them
members Of one family, We're reported
killed, with many persons hurt and at
Hickeytown. l6 miles south of Clarks-
Vile, three persons. Mrs Charles Zach
airy and her two children, were reported
killed, and many hurt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
MEXICO ON EVE
Of ANOTHER ERA
Of REVOLUTION
Carranza Attempting to Ma
nipuIate Government Ma
Chinery to Favor His Candl-
date-Washington Silent.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
The News SeimItar's Special Corra'
spondent.

NpOUoCVts
WASHINGTON. April 19.--Mexico Is
experiencing a recurrence Of the trouDle
that started the present era OF revolu-
tton ten years ago After reign OF
three decades of peace under Porfirlo
Diaz the latter assumed TO use ms
presidential office in the elections OF
June, 1910. TO defeat Francisco Madero
and the country took up arms and drove
out the dictator Now after five years
of painful reconstruction under Venus
tiano Carranza, the presidential cleo
tions are again scheduled and THIS time
the supporters OF Gen. Alvaro Obregon
one of the principal candidates and a
hero OF the revolution, are outspoken In
their charges that President Carranza
Is manipulating the machinery of the
government in the interest OF lgnacio
Bonillas, his candidate.
The secession of SOnora--Gen, Obre-
gon's home state--from the Mexican
union is a symptom Of widespread re-
volt though not necessarily conclusive
evidence that civil war and bloodshed
will follow, The people in Mexico don
want another era Of destruction, and
the effort to conduct fair election VIII
be supported by all the business ele-
zenry who are not under the thumb OF
any Of the government officials or
candidates.
The realization that the cards have
been stacked against Obregon has driv-
en- his supporters to extremes stories
of high handed tactics in suppressing
electoral freedom have reached here
and done no end of damage TO Mexico
for there is always party in our ma
tional capital who accept every cloud
that hangs over Mexico as justifica-
ton for American interference. Friends
OF Mexico have not lost hope that she
will go through the election crisis
without a revolution.
But from Mexico City itself come ad-
vices that a manifesto has been issued
to the nation, signed by IS members
of the house Of deputies and l6 mem
CONTINUED on Page B Column II
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
Steamer Sinks In
Mississippi RiUer

NEW ORLEANS, April t9.-The
American steamship Rahda, $50 tons,
bound for Puerto Cortez. sank in the
Mississippi river near Nestor, La. Sat
urday night with full cargo OF coal
and machinery. All members Of the
crew, Of II and one passenger were
saved.
According to information obtained by
the customs officials the vessel going
at full speed tore into the bank OF the
river when the steering gear failed to
work She turned partly over and those
aboard were able to swim or wade
ashore.
The vessel was reported today to be
only partially submerged and because
OF the substantial quality of the cargo
it was believed large portion could be
saved. The steamer was valued at
$3.50, 900 and was owned by the Pelican
Oil COMPANY. she was chartered by T.
Segan & Co for the trip to Puerto
Cortcz Capt, A. Railey was master.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
TRAFFIC CRIPPLED BY
NEBRASKA DISTRICT

LINCOLN, Neb., April 19.--Rallroad
traffic in Nebraska was badly crippled
today by a blizzard which began In
the western part OF the state late Sat-
urday. Reports from Alliance said fears
were expressed that there would be
heavy loss Of live stock.
Snow was still falling in Western
Nebraska today but the wind had abat-
ed. Snow plows were being used to
keep the railroads open. The Burling-
ton had reported long delays to trains
on its Denver Chicago and Bilings-St.
L I.nnls lineH.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
CHICAGO CLERKS
TO TAKE STRIKE
BALLOT TONIGHT

CHICAGO, April l9.-Threat Of strike among rail
road employees in the Chicago district today confronted claims
and brotherhood officials that the in
swhmens strike had been broken and the situation
rapidly returning to normal"
Eight thousand freight handlers and 10000 railroad clerks
employed on all lines entering Chicago will take strike vote
tonight after conference today with the railroad heads George
Worre chairman Of the Chicago Northwestern railroad
clerks announced said he had been empowered to speak
or all the clerks and freight handlers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
Nashville Officers
Placed On Trial

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 19.--John
r. Lawson, an official OF the Amalga-
mated Federation OF Street Car EN-
ployes on the witness stand in the GRIM
inal court today told Of his alleged abb
duction from Nashville last November
in connection with which five city Of
flcers Of Nashville are now on trial.
The case was called several days ago
but difficulty was experienced in secur-
ing a Jury. Taking Of testimony began
this morning with Lawson as the first
witness. Officers made defendants are
Detectives Gus and Earl Kiger, George
Redmond and Walter Reece, and Pa
trolman II. NJ. Bills. Lawson testified
that he arrived here Nov 10 and on
Leaving conference of labor leaders
was met by Detective Gus Kiger who
escorted him to the police station where
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
SHRINERS HAVE BIG
TIME WITH CIRCUS

shows, in initial performances Monday,
Final rehearsals were held Saturday and
Sunday at winter quarters by aerial
lists, equestrian performers, clowns,
wire workers and the hundred other
artists gathered by the Kings for this
seasons tour Animal stars were put
through their final places. Arenic
stars from coast to coast are included
in the list which will furnish fun and
entertainment
Crowds gathered early for the first
matinee Monday afternoon. One thing
that marred the forenoon resulted in
disaster to Ed Kline's auto Kline,
managing the circus for the Shriners,
parked his car on Madison avenue. A
street car and truck came down the
street together. Somehow the two con-
spired against the Kline vehicle. When
it was all over Ed walked to town.
Two performances daily will be given.
Hours for opening are at and 8 o'clock
with doors open 60 minutes earlier.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
MAN BEATS CHILD;
POSSE HUNTING HIM

BRISTOL, Tenn, April 49, (Spl.l-
Carter county officers and poss of
citizens Of EliZabethton, Tenn, are
searching the eastern part of the coun-
ty for VIII Hermon, who is alleged to
have beaten his twe-year- old child into
insensibility with a club. The child it
said to have been bruised and cut
badly by blows from the club, and the
injuries may prove fatal. Sentiment is
running high in that section OF the
country, and it is feared that a lynch
ing may occur II the man is captured.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
French To Maintain
Army Of 700, 900 Men

PARIS, April 19,-France must main
tain an army of ZOO 900 men until enemy
countries show their good will by, ex-
ecuting the terms of their treaties" in
the opinion of government officials, ac-
cording to newspapers here. Plans un-
der contemplation call for three $50, 900
conscripts constantly under training, IS
months service between required OF
each man.
Wages equal to those paid Industrial
workers, less the cost of food and lodg-
ing provided by the government viii
be paid enlisted men and conscripts
who are enlisted.
II is expected that bills to carry out
this program will be introduced in the
chamber some time in June
Rules relative to the length of hair,
moustache and bear which since early
in the war have been strict, have been
relaxed. In future soldier may cut
his beard in any way his fancy may die
tate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
BOARD WILL NOT
RECEIVE PLANTS
FROM STRIKERS

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The rail-
road labor board announced today that
1t would not consider complaints from
striking railroad men.
The boards statement said it would
not receive, entertain or consider" any
application or complaint from any par
ties who were not complying with the
transportation act or who were not
adopting every means to avoid Interrupt
ton of the operation of the roads grow
ing out of any disputes.
Immediately after the statement was
made public, spokesman from striking
railroad men in New York, New Jersey,
New England and the Middle West were
received by the board They were ac-
companied by Representatives Eagan
and McGlennon. of New Jersey.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
TWO MEN INJURED
WHEN LOADING TRUCK

JONESBORO. Ark, April 10 lSpl)
-Burl Coker. truck driver, and r. l..
Hopkins one Of the young men work
ing with him for the Nash Bros Drug
Co were hurt while lifting a box on
the truck with hook Hopkins fell
badly bruising his eye and face. Coker
was standing with his foot on the
truck when he fell. throwing him on
his head upon the wareroom floor. He
was unconscious for several hours Both
men are in st. Bernard's hospital.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19

WOrrEll did not announce ucHlaHuS 70
be presented. but said there seemed
little chance Of compromise" and the
men probably would strike Tuesday,
In the switchmen's unauthorized strike
continued Improvement in traffic CON
ditions throughout the central ana Tar
West was noted
on the Pacific coast railroads oper-
ated today for the first time since the
strike without embargoes on perish
able freight.
AS result of n new federal de-
scent on strike leaders at Chicago ten
men were arrested Nine were released
on their own recognizance to appear
today and make bonds OF $4,000 each.
but Harold Reading chairman OF the
board Of directors of the United EN-
ginemen's association. was sent TO jan
Wben he would not pledge himself TO
stay away from strike meetings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
ROBERT ANDERSON
ELECTED IN SECOND

Robert Anderson, Of Cordova, mer-
chant and well-known resident OF the
Second civil district. was elected in that
district Saturday as justice OF the peace
to succeed the late Max Allen Official
returns from the district, which includes
the towns of Brunswick, Arlington,
Eads and CQrdoVa, and several smaller
voting places had not reached the cleo
tion commissioners Monday. but 1t was
stated that Mr. Anderson defeated his
two opponents by over three to one.
4The other candidates were r. NJ. Well
born and Ed Powell. Squire Anderson
will take his seat in the county court at
the July term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
BODY SENT HOME.

JACKSON. Tenn, April 10. (Spl)-
The body Of William McGehee travelling
salesman, Of jackson. who died, at
Woodman, Col Thursday afternoon fol-
lowing a continued illness. was for
warded to Jackson Friday afternoon
from Colorado Springs, as stated in
fin on account OF strike conditions the
body was routed by Amorilla, Tex, and
was not expected TO arrive in jackson
until Monday afternoon. The funeral
will probably be held Tuesday morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
WITHDRAWAL OF FRENCH
TROOPS is DEMANDED

PARIS April t9.--Demands for with
drawal OF French troops sent into Ger
man cities east Of the Rhine, abandon
ment OF new colonial expeditions, such
a that in Syria at present and release OF
the class Of 1918 from the coors are
made in manifesto Issued by the gem
eral federation OF labor In calling upon
workingmen TO join in the May day
strike. The measures should be adopt
ed. il is said. to "show the world that
France wishes for peace
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19

pl4l, IuO
Methodist congregations rallied en-
Enthusiastically behind the Methodist
hospital campaign Sunday, which was
observed in all the churches as Hos
pital Day" Contributions estimated at
over 100000 were made by members
of the various Methodist churches and
the canvass was only well started. This
amount. however. includes a number of
the larger subscriptions already re-
ported, the doners turning in their
pledges through the church organiza
tion Of which they are members.
Inspiring sermons were preached with
the hospital as their theme in all the
Methodist churches. Many churches
are determined to endow memorial
rooms, and pledges already made indi-
cate that their goal will be more than
realized. The congregations will not
make complete reports until the mem
bership canvass is completed,
Twenty five teams with over $50
workers started out Monday morning
to solicit pledges from the list of 10000
prospect cards distributed Saturday
night. The teams start their work
with $101, 900 already officially reported.
Contributions made in the churches
Sunday will be accredited to the vari-
Gus teams as the churches turn in their
reports.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
Street Car Surrey
Is NOU Under Wdy

An engineering survey of the traffic
of the Memphis Street railway was be-
gun Monday by Ross W. Harris and
assistants Mr.. Harris, in fact, did con-
siderable preliminary work on the sur
vey last week. He will make the sur
vey both for the information of city
officials and officials and the Teceiv-
ers of the street railway lines.
His final report, which will not be
made for several weeks. will recon-
mend such changes in car routing, and
such distribution of the cars on all the
routes at the peak hours, as will, II is
anticipated, greatly improve the sery-
ice and at the same time may result
in a lowered cost of operation
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
SECRETARY QUITS.

JONESBORO. AIR, April 10 tSpln
II. j Parker. who few days since
rendered his resignation as secretary
OF the chamber Of commerce, was
checked out today Charles Barnett
Of the Jonesboro Z ust company, in the
absence Of II. c. Stuck, treasurer OF the
chamber OF commerce. There viii be a
new secretary selected as soon as
aAailable man Is found
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-19
LOSE THREE HORSES.

HUNTINGDON, Tenn, April 10. (Spl)
Murphy g. Phillips, contractors. build
ing the government highway from this
place, had the misfortune Of losing three
fine horses, all dying within a few hours
OF each other. The three animals were
we'll worth $1,000. II is said that the
horses were overfed.