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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-12
Error cost Game to swedes.

Lindsborg. Kan, May 12-South-
western edged out Bethany in baseball
here yesterday. . to I. Lundgren.
Bethany pitcher. struck out twenty
four men. One error cost the Swedes
the game
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-12
Baseball Results Yesterday.
National League.

Smith Eller and Wingo.
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, postponed
rain.
Brooklyn at Chicago. postponed, rain.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
KENTUCKY'S VOTES
WILL CO TO COX
Convention Instructs Dele
gates at Large-Six
Against Him.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 5.-Only
KentuCky's delegates from the state at
large were instructed last night by the
Democratic state convention to vote
for Gov. James M. Cox. of Ohio, "as
long as his name remains before the ma
made Of the % district delegates, Gov.
Cox, however, will have 20 of the states
26 votes, 16 of the delegates having
been ordered by their districts to do so.
The other six are uninstructed.
When the instructions were read just
before adjournment of the convention
a 80 o'clock this morning many del
the noise, and this led to an erroneous
belief that the entire delegation had
been instructed for Gov. Cox.
johnson n. Camden, of Versailles,
former United States senator, was elect
ed national committeeman after fight
on the floor that plunged the conven-
ton into an uproar just before ad-
Taylor, Louisville, by a vote of 1884
For the first time in history, Ken
lucky women attended a Democratic
state convention. Three of them and
five men, with a half vote each, were
elected delegates at large to the ma
tional convention.
The report of the resolutions commit
tee was unanimously adopted. 1t de-
nounced what it termed obstruc-
tive tactics used by Republicans in
congress toward constructive legisla-
ton; Endorsed without reserve the ad-
ministration of President Wilson and
called attention to his war achieve
ments." AS regards the peace treaty
the report Endorsed the administration s
stand and approved placing the issue
before the country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
BANKERS annual
MEETING WILL Be
BIGGEST IN YEARS
Reservations Still Coming in
and Between 500 and 900
Are Expected Many Prom
inent Financial Men Coming

Although most of those contemplate
ing the annual meeting of the Tennes-
see Bankers association. which con-
venes In Memphis next Monday for a
two days session sent in requests for
hotel reservations days ago, Fred T.
Collins, chairman of the committee in
charge of that part of the arrangements
is daily receiving more. Indications
are that the meeting will be the most
mage sy to a entePan IN S Plans R SSns
will include some of the financial lead
ers in the country as well as other
bankers and business people from Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas.
Practically all details have been COM
pleted for the convention and the Wis
itors are expected to begin arriving
Sunday. Headquarters viii be at the
Hotel Chisca, where the business ses-
sions will be held.
Among the prominent visitors for
are Theodore Price, of New York, one
OF the principal speakers; ]. A. Lewis
Irving National, New York; Joseph
Bryne, vice president Hanover Ma
tional, New York; c. H. MARRIED.,
cashier Seaboard National, New York;
representatives of the Guaranty Trust
company and National Bank Of Com
merce, New York; R. S. Halves, presi-
dent American Bankers association, St.
Louis; John G. Lonsdale, National
Ddnk Vi commerce. ST. LOUIS; .. M.
Atterbury, Federal Reserve bank. st.
Louis; Reuben G. Daniels, cashier of
Continental and Commerce National,
Chicago; Haynes MacFadden, secretary
Georgia Bankers association, Atlanta:
A. M. Bergston and Mr.. Young, of
Citizens and Southern bank, Atlanta;
T. W. Townsend and Stewart McGinty,
Fourth National, Atlanta: Gordon Peay,
Little Rock; E. P. Robertson, Louis
vile; G. B. Powers, secretary Missis-
sippi Bankers association, jackson.
In addition reservations have been
made for nearly all the prominent
bank heads and executives in Tennes-
see, including the wives of a number.
The Importance of many problems
now being faced by the country, espec-
tally by the banks and financial insti-
buttons, helps to increase interest in
the meeting, as the feeling seems to
be that exchange of ideas will be
mutually profitable.
One of the matters likely to be taken
up will be that of trying to have
the next legislature alter the legal
interest rate in Tennessee, which is
now at per cent, although during these
times Of high and tight money is
charged for only part of the loans
made. The report of w. A. Sadd, chair
man Of the committee on legislation,
will probably recommend that a higher
rate be sought.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
DEFAMATION CONTEST
TO BE HELD AT HIGH

4 defamation contest will be held
in the Central high school auditorium
Thursday evening at s O'Clock. The
public is cordially invited.
TIE following is the program:
Overture-Central high school orches-
ira.
Mary wilkinson-"A Scene from Sew
enteen"
David Fentress-"The Treaty a
New Magma Charta,"
Edith Meeker-"She Forgot"
Thomas Gateley-"Our Responsibility
as Nation"
Ardeue Liddon-"Selling the Farm"
Henry Wenzler-"Mlkng Time"
Harriet Perkins-"Tony Pleads"
Selection by c. H. S, orchestra
Robert York-"W Washington Genius.
Charlotte Waterfed-"The King S
Picture"
John Weddell--"Old Chums."
Sara Jopling-" Entertaining Sisters
Beau"
Eugene Musser-"The Small Boys
Summertime
Helen Patton-"Billy and the Major.
Jim Jeffries THE Fool"
Two medals will be given, one for
the girls and one for the boys, by Mr.
Joseph Bearman, a former student OF
the school, who is presenting these med
ais annually as a tribute of love and
gratitude for his alma mater.
Mr. Wayne Dcupree, also former
student has offered a medal to the boy
who wins in the oratoriCal contest which
will be at the school in the near fu-
ture The medal for the girls will be Of
fered by MT George Bowling, an APP
preCiative patron Of the school
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
CONTEST OVER TONE
OF ENDORSEMENT
Johnson's Opponents Promise
Lively Fight.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, May 5.-Chief
interest in the Republican state con-
vention here today conferred in pros
poets of lively contest over the tone
OF the endorsement expected to be given
senator Hiram w. Johnson, as Michi-
CANS primary choice for the presiden-
tial nomination.
j.. Four delegates at large to the ma
uonal convention were to be elected
ana two districts were to name their
delegates at caucuses during the day.
The other II districts had previously
held conventions.
BY reason Of his 44,371 plurality in
the primary early in April, Senator
Johnson's supporters were prepared to
ask for unqualified instructions on his
behalf of the delegates at large, but
Mai. Gen. Leonard Woods hackers con.
tended that inasmuch as their candidate
won eight of the 10 congressional dis
tricts in the primary, the way should
be left open for an expression for him
after the delegates had discharged
their obligations to Johnson on the first
ballot.
Senator Johnson was to address the
convention. Congressman Joseph Ford
ney was the chairman.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
F. BRUCE GARRETT
IS FOUND GUILTY.
ON ARSON CHARGE

CLARENDON, Ark, May 5. (Spl)-
+. Bruce Garrett, justice Of tho peace
at this place for several years, tried
here for arson, was convicted by a jury
late Tuesday. and was sentenced to
serve two years in the state peniten-
tiary. Garrett will ask for a new trial,
and If he fails in this, will appeal his
case.
The defendant was charged with try
ing to burn the hardware store and
movie show of H. E. Lynch of this
place.
The case was strongly contested by
both state and defense. Prosecuting
Attorney Boole, of Brinkley, and Hon;
]. B. Moore, of Clarendon, represented
the state, while Hon. c. F.. Greenlee
of Brinkley, conducted the defense. -
Garrett operated a picture SHOW III
Clarendon. He came into prominence
in Memphis in the celebrated Cloth VIII
case, when a will was produced Wnicn
purported to have left him part OF the
big estate of the eccentric old Wonah'
This will was declared forgery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
CITY GETS ATTENTION
FROM CATTLE SALE

According to an announcement from
Rafferty-Vieman-Pate Commission
company, Tuesday. Memphis is again
receiving nationwide publicity on dis
posal of a carload of Hereford baby
beef steers, which brought the highest
price for cattle since opening of the
stock yards here.
The steers were owned by NJ. H.
White, of Olive Branch. Miss, who sold
them for 10 cents pound to the South
ern Meat company, and New York
Meat company, through Rafferty, Vie
man Pate Commission company. Each
weighed an average of S52 pounds.
bringing $11o.76 per head. or a total
of $3,555.56. The highest price on rec
ord was 1871 cents.
Mr.. Rafferty, is a cattleman of long
experience on the St. Louis market,
and advised the further production Of
cattle for the Memphis markets so as
to- through this development, put the
Bluff City on the map as a real live
stock center. The fact that local butch
ers are buying this class of cattle shows
that they are striving to build up a
tremendous local trade for home-killed
meat
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
MESSENGER BOY
MINISTER ALSO

Many odd sights have been viewed
at the marriage license counter in the
Shelby county courthouse, but perhaps
the oldest Of all was pulled off late
Tuesday.
Arthur Robinson. and his light O
love, Allis Wlliford, approached Clerk
Mike r. Coyne. Dusky Allis was smil-
ing shyly while Arthur had the stony
glare in his eye that a man about to
lose his liberty for the first time, US
ually sports. With the two negroes
was young white man, in shirt sleeves
and wearing a Western Union messen-
ger cap,
An wants ter git er pair oh nah age
licumsus," Arthur confided.
Have you got someone to sign with
you?" questioned Rudy Strehl, seeming
a little fun at the expense of romance
"I'n sign said the Western Union
speedster.
The license issued, the messenger
said, Where can marry this couple ?"
ut takes mnister-an ordained
minister" gasped Coyne.
I'm it," responded the messenger
I'm an ordained minister of the gos-
pei" He explained he was working as
messenger for his health
He performed the ceremony and GER
titled to II, signing the name &c. c.
Smith, minister of gospel
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
PROVING MARINES" TO
SPEND WEEK In CITY

One week of strenuous campaigning
for recruits and balyhooing for the
marines is scheduled when the Rowing
Marines" picked men from the corps;
reach Memphis May Is. The visit will
be a stop-off on a tour of the principal
cities of the country by which the
marine corps is endeavoring to attract
volunteers.
Various activities are planned, &C
cordng to plans being made at the local
recruiting station. Memphians will be
given first opportunity to see these
rovers at the North Memphis Driving
park Sunday week when they will give
the initial entertainment of series
The troupe includes a jazz band, vau-
devile performers, circus acrobats and
other entertainers. A special stage will
be erected across from the grandstand.
Performances will be given at various
local thcaters during the following week.
Concerts will be scheduled in Court
square and a general whooping time
put on.
During the performance Sunday week
aviators of the Memphis Aerial com
pany will stage an air, battle Joe
Marriott and Loop King" Murphy will
be the participants.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
RECREATION WORK
IS BEING ENLARGED

The work of the city recreation COM
mission is being constantly enlarged and
thousands more children will be found
in the public Fairgrounds this year than
last, according to reports made at the
meeting of the commission Tuesday aft
ernoon The commission is seeking more
playground supervisors and classes are
to be organized at the community cen
ter soon for training young women in
the work.
DR.. G c. Winfrey, who has been a
member of the commission for several
years, was reelected chairman. S. g.:
Hodges, one of the charter members Of
the Memphis Athletic association, vice.
chairman, and Gilbert Schloss: was re-
elected secretary Chairmen of commit
tees we're named, with Walter Chandler
at the head of the school recreation
committee; Mrs. Berney Harris, school
community work Mr.. Schoss, finance;
J. r. Willingham, public Fairgrounds;
MIR. Schloss, committee to cooperate
with the athletic association; Mr..
Hodges, committee on negro community
work
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
SLAYER OF LEXINGTON
MAN Is BOUND OVER

LEXINGTON, Tenn, May s. (spl)-
Bolton Robson. who killed Neal
Scates, near Warrens Bluff. on the
Perryville branch of the N. c. & St L,
railroad. Friday afternoon, together
with his father, Leander Robson, who
was present when the killing occurred,
were given a preliminary hearing be-
fore Squire H. f. draper, Tuesday. Bel
ton was bound over to the circuit court
under $4,000 bond, while his father was
The four witnesses for the state were
examined, but Bolton Robson waived
examination and was then bound
over The first report Of the killing
stated that it occurred at the Scates
home, but as matter of fact the
tragedy took place at the Robson home,
where Scates went after corn that had
been given to him for damage done by
live stock of the Robson family.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
CARROLL COUNTY
WANTS WOMEN TO
VOTE IN ELECTION

HUNTINGDON. Tenn. May ;, (SplD
The Carroll county executive commit
tee met at the courthouse and held an
enthusiastic and harmonious session.
The meeting was called to order by
Chairman c. NJ Watson and Amen s.
Eason acted as secretary, A mass
convention Of the Democrats was
called to meet at the courthouse. Sat
urday, May %, for the purpose Of Sc
lecting delegates to the state conven-
ton at Nashville, to reOrganiZe the
county, floterial senatorial and con-
gressional completes, and to take up
the matter Of putting out candidates to
represent the party at the coming Au-
gust election. A cordial invitation was
extended the Democratic women Of the
county to attend and take part in the
county convention.
4 motion was unanimously carried
that GOV Roberts be requested to call
a special session of tho legislature to
enact laws giving the women power to
vote in all elections held in the state,
provided enough states ratify the fed
eral constitutional amendment to make
same effective.
The administrations Of President VIII
son and Gov Roberts We're indorsed.
The stand Of Senator Mcclellan in the
senate. and Of Congressman Sims in
the lower house, in supporting the pol.
icy Of President Wilson was Endorsed
and most heartily approved. The rec
ords OF Senator Burkhalter and Flo
tertal representative Weldon, in the
state legislature, also received indorse-
ment Gordon W. Browning, of Car
ron county in his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination for congress
from the Eighth congressional district,
was unanimously indorsed.
A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed favoriug Mrs Neiu Wright, of Hunt
ingdon. az one Of the delegates to tn"
,,,'ti..o,i ..npyputiDO from this congress
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
Laws and Laws.

Too much statute law and too little
Enforcement is the weakness Of the
smerican government, as seen by SEN
tor Owen OF Oklahoma, in recent
pseoh
In the multiplication Of statutes, con-
ress has brought the federal law into
Utmost the same disrepute as has long
ieen the case with state law, and Tor
1aetly the same reason.
Criminal acts, as defined by legisla
Ion. fall under two heads well known
lawyers: they are either mala per
e. acts everywhere considered Grim
nal, such as larceny or homicide. or
hey are mala prohibita. acts declared
irininal only in certain jurisdictions,
UGH as splitting on the sidewalk in
many states.
n Experienced lawyers say that crimi-
halls never think of excusing crimes OF
he first class. recognizing them as
Inherent wrong, and at most urging
revocation on thoughtlessness.
But many defendants under tho sec
md head refuse to admit that they
AVE done anything wrong and cherish
\ grievance against the law that pun
Ahes them: all the more so as they see
frequently that such law is not gener-
s;iy enforced. and as they are unwilling
3 play the part OF the scapegoat.
The existence of unenforced laws
pom the statute books is what brings
he law into contempt and results in
mob violence, anarchy. disorders innu-
nerable, and general depreciation OF
yubiic spirit
Making OF laws In Tennessee has been
merry game all this century, and now
here are 232 varieties of mala prohibita
written on the books, The only reason
hat Tennesseans do not groan beneath
his staggering burden Of laws Is that
Conscious OF their existence. Not even
he exceptional lawyer is acquainted
With them all,
4 III serious provision we're made for
Vnforcing all the laws existing, federal
ind state, half the population would be
Employed by the government In the
.apacity of sleuths, agents, attorneys,
iheriffs. judges and jurors. for the ap
,rehension of the other half. and even
hen they would have 20 receive an
overtime wage for work performed be-
'ond the allotted eight hours.
I The sentimental lawmakers Of many
itates have such tender morals that
hey respond to the oratory or every
wandering reformer. like fire horses 70
he gong, and fairly stampede them
selves in the hurry to pass the legts-
alton recommended.
Real reform is accomplished neither
~ oratory nor legislation. and laws
hat are not enforceable, or only two
birds or ree-fourths enforceable, do
lredit to nobody except the spelbind-
IRIS that were responsible for passing
hem
As for those legislators who made tip
ling an offense in Tennessee on the
round that such law would he dec
'rative on the statute books. and that
/ would not be taken seriously any
low, the best thing would be to indie,
hem for lawlessness; except that such
! procedure would imply the exist
nee of still another law not very likely
II enforcement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
SULTANA SURVIVORS TO
HOLD ANOTHER REUNION

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, May 5, (Spl)-
Sultana survivors have decided to hold
another reunion, although their ranks
have thinned until there are only few
left. The next reunion will be held on
April o. 1921. at Valley Grove church,
nine miles from Knoxville.
The Sultana was partially wrecked by
an explosion of one of her boilers at
2 am, April q. 1865. Fire started in
the wreckage Of the upper structure
and the craft was burned to the wa
ter's surface.
One thousand seven hundred men,
including members of the crew and pas
sengers, lost their lives, and 900 were
swept down the river in the darkness
and were either rescued or luckily es-
caOed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
Champ Clark's Proposal.

The constitution Of the United States
rails for A lower house Of congress com
poeed OF representatives in number not
10 exceed one for each 10000 " the
population. and in the same section II
provides for the taking Of a census in
avery decade for the single purpcsr OF
distributing the seats among the states
ln the number to which their respective
Populations entitle them,
As the country grew in numbers il
WAS soon found that the rate 81 one to
sa, 600 was unavoidable, and tho puhllca-
stion OF every census since $500 has been
Followed by legislation making "A de-
crease in the fra ton. until now Il
Stands at one representative to every
21l.S77 persons
In spite Of these changes the mum
Der OF representatives has steadily In
creased. till now ire house ia a body
Of 4s5 members
The 1920 census will enlarge this b.t,
still further II something Is not done
and Champ Clark now serving his ,hrr.
teenth term If ynerhersbtn .,,s ,bo
thing to do is In mass a corst,,r,.,r,l
famendment limiting tho house IN m,
members. and leaving Il IN ,no cors,,.
only 10 show how these ,,er,hors ,.,.,,
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
FEBRUARY FOOD PRICES
TWICE THOSE OF 1918

WASHINGTON. May 5.-The family
food budget in February was exactly
twice the sum expended for the same
articles of food in February, 1918, ac-
cording to department of labor sta
tistics
During approximately the same pc
riod in Great Britain the increase was
only 1870 per cent while in Italy it was
1877 per cent Germany outranked all
countries enumerated, with an Increase
OF pa per cent.
Increase in prices of clothing in Ger
many the statistics showed, exceeded
900 per cent A mans suit which be-
fore the war cost $40 now sell for 1898.
During the year ending last February
in this country, sugar increased in
price Is per cent. Potatoes went over
the top to the tune of a 275 per cent
increase since February 1913.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
Horses And Stable
Equipment OF Former
EmperOr For Sale

THE HAGUE, May 5. (By The Asso,
ciated Press) Horses, carriages ana
harness belonging to the former. Ger,
man emperor, including set OF golu
mounted harness, presented to him by
the pope, are offered for sale IN as
nlav advertisement in last nights Han
delsblad. The advertisement is signed
only with a number, but it is agreed to
furnish photographs and further IN
formation So far as the Associated
Press is able to learn, no doubt exists
that it is Count Hohenzollern hlmsell.
who is disposing of the goods. For
some time past rumor at Amerongen
has had it that the former emperor's
financial condition has not been thriv-
ing.
Emphasis is laid upon the historical
value of the articles in the advertise
ment, which declares that documents
will be furnished to prove they are
genuine.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
TENNESSEE FARMERS
HINDERED BY RAINS

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, May s. CSpl)
There has been but little farm work
done in this county, the continual rain
preventing Only a small acreage Of
corn has been planted. The wheat crop
is so small that it is not considered in
crop estimates
In the eastern portion Of the county
there was a heavy hailstorm Friday
which did much damage to roofing and
gardens This was followed by a fall
of stones not quite so heavy.
An effort is being made to complete
the delivery of tobacco as soon as pos
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
THIEVES LOOT HOME
WHILE OWNERS AWAY

While Mrs W K. Canaday, 300 North
Montgomery street, was at the theater
thieves entered her residence and took
$50 in cash, "A diamond lavalliere valued
at $l0o, two rings, a barpin and some
articles Of clothing Mrs Canaday said
was used to gain entrance through the
front door The robbery was discovered
by Mrs. Canaday who said the entire
house WAS ransaCked and torn up gen
orally on her return No report OF the
theft is recorded At police station.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-05
ROB DRUG STORE, BUT
LEAVE PUP BEHIND

Thieves Tuesday night entered Lar
RVS drug store, ia Neptune street. and
took $500 from the cash register, They
left one ri doggie weighing IL pounds,
which greeted the clerk when he
opened the establishment Wednesday.
Police held the pup as a clew.
Nothing except money was touched
by the visitors Entrance was gained
through q side door. Emergency Off
GERS York and Oliver who investigated,
could not tell whether a skeleton key
was used or the door left unlocked. 1t
was not forced.
The pup was furnished breakfast at
the drug store 1t is a fox terrier.