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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
HeLfferich Found
Guilty OF Libel

BERLIN. March 13.-Dr. Karl Helf-
ferich, former minister of the treasury,
Friday was found guilty of libelng
Matthias M. Erzberger, former vice
chancellor. DR.. Helfferch was fined
300 marks and also charged with the
heavy costs of the trial. which began
Jan. 49,
Although judgment was given against
DR.. Helfferich, the verdict was liberal
ly tinctured with condemnation of Herr
Erzberger, which plainly charged that
the defendant had not only proven the
former vice chancellor Enthusiastically,
but guilty of using his official parlia-
mentary position for furtherance of his
private gain, notably with respect to
the purchase of Hamburg American
Steamship company shares.
The court in its opinion held that
while DR.. Helfferich ostensibly was
guided by patriotic motives in his fight
against Herr Erzberger, he neverthe-
less permitted himself 20 be influenced
by hatred of him.
Herr Erzberger was not present when
the verdict was announced, DR.. Helf-
ferich was cheered on leaving the
court.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
ALLIES BATTLE TURKS
IN ASIA MINOR
Arabs, Kurds, Nationalist
Wage Bitter Warfare.

COESTANTINOPLE. March rs
Greek. Italian and French forces OF 0e-
cupation In smyrna, Adalia and Adanms
Asia Minor, are holding their own with
difficulty against Turkish nationalist
troops, 1t Is indicated in reports re-
ceived here. The strength Of Mustapha
Kemal nationalist leader, is rapidly
growing IN the interior and adviceS
state the Arabs, Kurds and other tribes
are carrying on guerrilla warfare. Fan
ure OF the French to reach Diarbekr
is pointed out by nationalists as being
typical of the experience any occupy
ing army may encounter.
Fifty thousand allied troops are iii
Constantnople and vicinity, II Is eeti-
mated, this force being sufficient 70
protect the city, the straits and the
sea OF Marmora, with the Cooperation
Of naval units here. Turkish leaders,
however scout the idea the ailieA
could send large punitive expedition
into Asia Minor to enforce their de-
mands. At present allied soldiers are
guarding the old forttfications along
the straits while the British haye
thrown strong forces about the ter
minus OF the Bagdad railway Mt Isfnids
Sc miles southeast of this city. search
of houses and shops here is constantly
uncovering stores OF arms and anlmu
milton
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
BRITISH FIRE UPON
REBELS IN CAUCASIA

NOVOROSSISK, Caucasa, March 10.
Consideration reigned among refu-
gees here following an attack by revo-
lutionary forces on the radio station,
wrecking it. A general alarm was
sounded and the British ship Empress
OF India, lying in the harbor, fired her
big guns in the direction of the fight
ing. Rumors were current that the
town was about to be taken but it was
found later the attack was made BY a
small force which was speedily dis
persed. Successful raids by revolu-
tionary or green units on commune
cations here create The impression that
the evacuation of the city may be-
come accessory any day. Families of
officers belonging to the staff of Gen.
Denikine are being taken to CONSTANT
nople on American destroyers. Some
Of Denikine's volunteers have been
transferred to Crimea ateTs DenlSinS
wiSl zee forced se 81 II compelled 40
eVacOaee ahis Ciay, o. Is pUrsistsntly
rumored here chat n nnoSement for the
restoration of the monarchy Is gaining
ground in Crimea.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
One LONE CANDIDATE
AGAINST NOMINEES

4, II. Crump, O. II. Perry. Dave
Wells and Judge II. NJ. Guthrie were
Saturday declared the Democratic
nominees for county trustee, sheriff
tax assessor and probate Judge
The executive board of the county
Democratic committee took that action,
under the resolution OF the committee
passed at a meeting Jan. % The can
didates who qualified March for cleo
ton as members Of the county school
board and for constables were also de-
clared party nominees. the county com
mittee having directed that where but
one candidate qualified, no primary
would be necessary. The primary called
for April viii. therefore. not be held
w W. Martin and ] A. Pass both
filed their names as candidates for
constable In the Ninth district. Mfr.
Martin asked that tho executive board
meet again Wednesday. by which time
they would be able 10 agree which one
" them will run. and the board ad-
iOufneG TO that day at 10 O'clock
Judge r. Harry Kelly chairman, Abe
Lewis, j. w. Young, Chas. E. Brewer
and NJ u. Lamman. the secretary,
were present. One member OF the
board, J. Il, Thomas did not attend
The Democratic committee viii later
open headquarters and aid the nominees
in their campaign for election in Au-
gust.
The only opposition in the entire
county thus far is that of W. T. Con
don who win oppose Dave Wells for
tax assessor
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
LODGE MOVES TO
REUN|TE PARTY ON
ARTICLE X CLAUSE
Amendment to Substitute
Reservation Framed at Sug-
geStiOn of Senator Covers
international Controversy.

WASHINGTON, March 13.--In an eff
fort to reunite the Republican senate
FORCES, Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,,
the party leader, Saturday introduced
an amendment to the substitute article
10 reservation offered yesterday.
The change, proposed at the sugges
ton of Senator Borah, Republican,
Idaho, leader OF the irreconcilables.
would insert the words Including all
controversies relating to territorial in
tegrity or political independence in
describing the international controver-
sizes in which the United States would
not interfere
The modified reservation did not serve
to clarity the befuddled situation. In
stead 1t caused postponement of the
expected vote on article 10, which
probably will not come until Monday or
Tuesday,
condemned the disqualification as a
Republican capitulation" to the White
House, while the mild reservationists
Of the party followed the leadership Of
Senator Lodge, who introduced 1t. Dem
ocrats generally had nothing to say
about 1t except Senator Hitchcock, who
declined to accept it.
Despite OBJECTIONS from the Republi-
can ranks because of the changes in
the reservation, the Republican leaders
said they could hold 80 votes for it,
leaving "a votes for the Democrats to
deliver If the treaty is to be ratified
with the substitute attached Efforts
to amend the substitute probably will
be made, in which case all existing
lineups may be overturned. The sub
stitute was proposed in the senate by
its author, Senator Lodge of Massa :
chusetts, the Republican leader
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
DEATH STILLSP
OF MRS. KENNEDY,
MEMPHIS POETESS
Long Illness Ends at St.
JoSeph's HoSpitaI-Burial
To Be Beside Husband III.
ElmWood Sunday.

Literary lovers, admirers OF the heau-
lful In poetry newspaper folk and
writer's Saturday mourned that the pen
OF Sara Beaumont Kennedy forever had
been laid away An illness OF more
than year Friday night proved fatal
70 Mrs Kennedy, author poet and esii.
torinl writer, who died az st. dDsepllk
hospital Sunday afternoon the solemn
services Of the Episcopal church VIII
be read over the body at Calvary church
where for years Mrs. Kennedy had been
a devout worshiper and within whose
walls one Sunday afternoon, 10 Years
ago last November, Bishop Winehes-
ter said last rites for Walker Kennedy
her husband.
Arrangements for the funeral Satuf
day were incomplete. The recent death
Of the Rev Walter d, Euckner and
the inability Of Bishop Troy M Beatty
to be In the city necessitated sut1se DE-
lay. Mrs. Kennedy will be buried IN
Eimwood cemetery beside her husband
Unassuming almost 10 the point o.
meekness yet forcible In character Mna
possessed Of ability TO draw fflendM
through the medium OF writing, Mrs
Kennedy had an unusually large clrcle
OF acquaintances. These friends, GssC
ciates In club work and those who
knew her only through her poems SAL
friday Joined with members of wofaan'A
clubs IN which Mrs, Kennedy WAS ACTIVE
and people who's had been associated
with her in journalistic work IN scr
row.
Messages OF sympathy and condolences
poured Into the home Of Mrs. Junlu@
Hobson. 1858 Sledge avenue, where the
body will rest until Sunday afterno0n
These were not confined to Memphis
but came from many distant points.
Born In Fayette county, at SOnlef-
vile, Mrs. Kennedy was the daughter
OF DR.. and Mrs Robert III, Cannon ~
tContinpcd on Page ~, Column 2.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Then Up to Judge.

Whether the results at the end OF
both the first and second three month
periods require change In the rate OF
fare, either up or down, must be de-
termined by the United States district
court for the Western district OF Ten
nessee under the provisions Of the said
order Of the utilities commission re-
lating to that subject based upon the
sworn reports by the receivers Of the
street railway, to be made at the end
of each of said three month periods.
II am willing to do this only on the
understanding that the mayor and
commissioners OF the city of Memphis
will cooperate with the receivers OF the
street railway company in giving this
new plan "A fair trial, IN the interest of
all parties concerned and to avoid II
possible the going higher than n six
cent fare and in the hope that the test
will make such showing as will send
the fare back to five cents.
THE paper dated March 10, 1890, and
signed by the mayor and city commits
sioners, which you in company with Mr.,
Harris left with me this morning, goes
so far in scope beyond anything | ever
had in mind or could, as | think, prop
erly suggest to the utilities commission
that | must decline to advise the re-
ceivers to recommend II.
Il think you will agree with me that
those who use the street cars are pri-
marily interested in two things: First
the rate of fare they must pay, and,
second, the character of street car SER
vice rendered. When these two things
are reasonably satisfactory TO them
they have no other great interest In
the street car business,
II am more than willing at all times
to do what | properly can to make
those two things as satisfactory tt
users Of street cars as conditions vii
possibly permit and therefore | an
willing TO farther test on the suf
ficiency Of a siX-cent fare before Q
higher fare is resorted to.
Respectfully,
JOHN T.. M'CALI.."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
SIX Gent CARFARE UNTIL JULY FIRST IS ASSURED
AND MAY CONTINUE LONGER BY AGREEMENT MADI
Atlanta Evangelist
TO Lead Services
At Local Churches

DR.. Charles w. Daniels, pastor OF the
First Baptist church OF Atlanta. Ca.
one OF the strongest pulpit orators OF
the Southern Baptist convention, mas
been engaged 10 speak each day next
week al the noon-day prayer meet
ngs, conducted at Court Avenue church
under the auspices Of 60 or more
Protestant churches Of the city par
ticlpating In the simultaneous revival
TO begin March 81.
A stronger speaker than DR., Daniels
for these meetings. the general prayer
meeting committee feels, could not
have been obtained. since DIR. Daniels
exceptional personality and practical
presentation OF gospel messages make
him power I'm work among men, IL
IL universally conceded at Atlanta,
that pr Daniels breaches 20 more men
than any other minister In the city,
Contrary 70 the general rule, men pre-
dominate in the congregation Of First
church. there often being almost twice
as many men present at the Sunday
services as women
Or. Daniels has been at Atlanta for
number Of years, He was al one
time pastor OF the First Baptist
church az Covington. KY. and has
held other strong pulpits 10 the South.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

fares of the street railway, the follow
ing as an addendum:
That instead Of beginning at the
initial fare Of seven cents cash, or ten
tickets for IS cents as ordered by the
utilities commission, that on the adop-
ton OF the new plan of operation the
fare Of six cents now being charged
shall he continued. as test fare Tor
period OF three months from the date
OF putting the plan In operation. If at
the end of three months the sfx-cent
cash fare shall not produce enough
revenue to meet the charges as pro-
vided for In the said order Of the utili-
ties commission. then the rate OF fare
shall automatically 60 to the cash fare
OF seven cents, or 10 tickets for 81
cents. II at the end of a second three
months this rate OF fare shall not pro-
duce sufficient revenue to meet the
charges as provided for by the said
order of the utilities commission. then
thereafter the fares are TO be regu-
lated by the said order OF the utilities
commission and said order In all things
TO be In full force and effect until
changed by the commission or by a
court or other tribunal having lawful
Jurisdiction thereof
st Is understood that this agreement
in no wise alters or in any particular
affects sthe said order of the utilities
commission except as to the initial rate
OF fare to be charged on the going into
effect of the said order OF the utilities
| commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Local Bank Debts
OUershddOW Atlanta
By Great Margin

Memphis commercial transactions for
the six-week period ending March $
exceeded those OF Atlanta by more than
$50 900. COO, according to statement
prepared by the publicity department OF
the Memphis chamber of Commerce
Saturday The statement was based
on che federal reserve boards figures
foe debiss co individual accounts in the
two cities. These figures arg being
Used by tho government instead Of bank
clearings to show comparative business
as reflected by bank transactions in the
cities Of the United States.
individual accounts in Memphis ag-
,gregated s25S. 1895, 600 while Atlanta's
debts during the same period totaied
only $l99, G6S, 600, difference In Mem.
Ahis' 6avor OF SIS, 72s,0o0.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
GRANTS
EARLY HEARING
-
Test Case to Raise Teachers
Pay To Be Reviewed
March II.

Teachers in the Memphis public
schools will learn sooner than they ex-
pected whether or not the city OF Mem
phis will increase their pay. This fact
vas developed Saturday. when Walter
p Armstrong. city attorney. stated that
the court Of civil appeals had agreed
TO give this case special hearing on
Wednesday. March II. A decision Is
expected In very short while after
the case Is heard
Following decision by; tt@ court OF
civil appeals THE case viii then 90 to
the supreme court OF the state. special
afiorts win be made to have the highest
court OF the state grant a special hear
ing as soon as possible.
Just one week ago Chancellor Israel
Peres In Second division OF the Shelby
county Chancery court denied writ OF
injunction restraining the city OF Mem
phis from increasing the allotment Of
the school board from so to 60 cents
on each 500 of assessed valuation The
case had been submitted 10 Chancellor
Peres on an agreed state OF facts in
order that the city's rights in the mat
ter might be tested before the courts
OF the state.
An ordinance of the city OF Memphis
which Increases the allotment of the
school board from so to 60 cents has all
ready passed upon second reading and
a committee of citizens, headed by =.
NJ. Williamson, filed in the chancery
court petition seeking to enjoin the
city from enaeting the ordinance upon
third and final reading.
W p. Metcalf as attorney for the
citizens committee, and Walter +.
Armstrong, city attorney, and Holmes
& Canale, assisting the city, presented
the case upon an agreement. Chancel-
lor Peres very promptly denied the writ
Of injunction sought and the case was
appealed
Mr.. Armstrong stopped at Jackson on
Friday en- route to Memphis from Nash
!ille, and after q conference with the
members OF the higher court, secured
their consent to hear the case on
March II.
In the event the supreme court up
holds Chancellor Peres' opinion and con-
fers anon the city government the right
to allot any amount necessary to the
board OF education so long as the city
keeps the tax rate within the limit OF
| SO. 20, all teachers In the public schools
will be granted an increase in pay.
As soon as possible after favorable
decision is rendered by the higher
court. and the city attorney and his as
sociates feel confident the right OF thC
city viii be upheld the city commission
win pass the proposed ordinance upon
third and final reading and the teach
ers' salaries viii be increased at the
| earliest possible moment.
| In the event the supreme court rules
| against the city special act OF tat
| legislature win be required before tht
| city can give the board OF education
| additional funds with which to increas,
! salaries.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
CONTRACTORS AND
ROAD MEN FORM
DIXIE ASSOCIATION
Southern Road Material and
Contractors Association
Organized at Chamber Of
Commerce Conference.

The Southern Road Material and Con-
tractors association, which lis expected
10 become one Of the largest organza-
tons Of Its kind ini this section of the
country, was established Saturday at
a meeting Of contractors and road ma
terial producers at the Memphis Cham
Der of Commerce.
Officers have not Vet been elected,
but ifafd secrefary4 manager Was au-
thorized after the organization had been
perfected and probably will be appointed
by board of directors which win have
power to act, A vice. president for each
OF the trl-states was authorized Satur-
day, and Vice~presidents from other
states viii be authorized as other state )
join the organization. Alabama is ex-
pected to begin active participation at
opce, and was represented at the meet
ing.
The primary work of the organization
Will be to expedite movement and fur
nlshing of cars in which material
can be moved to sections in which roads
are being constructed. The necessity
OF an organization to get better SER
vice from the carriers was stressed in
an address by j. H. Townshend, sec
rotary of the Southern Hardwood Traf-
flc association. Mr.. Townshend reviewed
success with which his organization had
forced issues in its own interest in
Washington. Such action, he said
often was necessary to get results.
The new organization will be inter-
ested in all matters pertaining to i'm
provement of service to the contractors
and the public, and all influences to
develop business.
The name and skeleton of the new
association were selected and planned
by an organization committee appoint.
ed by Thomas B. King, director Of the
good roads department of the Chamber
of Commerce, and chairman of tht
meeting. The committee was composed
Of w. A, Morrison, Shaw, Miss, w A
Hicks, PontOtoc, Miss; S. X Jones
Clarksdale, Miss: W. l.. Smith Mem.
phis, and s. NJ. Nicely, Memphis. Rec.
concentrations of the committee virtu.
ally were adopted as drafted.
The report authorized the appoint
ment of committees on bylaws, mem
bership and credentials. Ii was pointet
out by Nj. Nicely that the work Of tn
committee on membership and incident,
ais would be most important as tht
policy of selecting members and as
sessment Of dues to finance the or
ganization will be left to that commit
tee. The board of directors will con
sist of seven members.
Possibilities of the organization wer,
brought out by Mr.. Morrison, of Shaw
Miss, who said there were 500 roat
contractors in Arkansas who shout
belong to the association. Il 1t is prob
able that the association will select
travelling representative to tour South
ern states to get members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Jury Has Case OF
4. w. w. Accused OF
Soldier Murders

MONTESANO. Wash, March H.
The jury before which were tried 10
l. w, W., charged with the murder III
Warren o. Grimm, one Of the FOUR
former soldiers killed during an Arnaif
stice day parade at Centralia, Wash.
today continued elaboration Of It's yer
dict. The case was given to the Jury
shortly after 10 o'clock last night, and
an hour later the jury was locked un
for the night. Acquittal Of any OF the
10 men today would not obtain his re-
lease from custody as information
charging them with the murder OF Ar
thur McElfresh another Of the Arneri-
can Legion members killed at Cen
tralia were filed yesterday.
The trial began five weeks ago Its
close was marked by bitter arguments|
by counsel for both the state and the
defense
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Lun,bermen May
Go East In StyLe

A private car may be chartered for
Memphis lumbermen who are to attend
the annual convention of the National
Wholesale Lumber Dealers association
in Washington, y. c., March "a and y.
John w, Mcclure, first vice. president
Of the organization, is arranging for
travelling accommodations OF the Mem
phis delegation and II % lumbermen
make the trip a car viii be chartered
The association is the Oldest lumber
organization in the United States and
leading iumbermen throughout the
country are among its members.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
EDWARDS OFF BALLOT
IN TWO PRIMARIES

SPRINGFIELD. I'll, March IA
telegram from Gov Edward 2 Edwards
of New Jersey, asking that his name
he left off the Democratic ballots as
candidate for president at the prefer
entail primaries in Illinois Tuesday.
April /. was received by Secretary Of
State Soouis y Emmerson todayo
a.sN.oSS. %e% March ls-Edward
?. Edwasds. @overnor OF Neve Jersey.
will not qsru4iP his mare to be printed
Oh the ballot for she Nebraska primary
Of April - as a candidate for the
Democrats Aominatlon for che aresi-
dency he advised SecretarS OF state
AmsberrB Ire a telegram Friday The
eovernc@ save SO 9easoB Sos DO &C.
5Hsab
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
Death PreUents
GOOdwyn Lecture

G0winS % p eieaSh In her family. Miss
BESSIE D.. Sittenhouse will not deliver
the proposed lecture on Modern Poetry
az the s;oodwyn institute Saturday eve-
ming Miss Rittenhouse has been called
to New York
The next lecture on the Goodwin
course will be given Friday evening.
March 10 BY Ellis Parker Butler, the
famous humorist
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
TWO DIE, ONE HURT
NREV0EVER DUEL

BRISTOL Tenn, March 49, (Spl.)-
Millard and Jerry Hubbard are dead
and Melvin Hubbard is seriously
wounded as the result of a pistol bat
tie between the men near Norton, Va,
according to information received here.
The cause of the trouble has not been
learned. Several others are said to
have participated in the fight Feel
ing is reported to be running high
among their families. all Of whom are
said to be related. and more trouble is
anticipated over the affair
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
STATE BOARD AGREES
TO TEST PRESENT Rate

easun
public utilities o in
OIL
t commsS
Judge McCan Nashville Mccall
written Friday Col Enoe and George N WEIGH members
stoodag Gains z-cen fnrnthe ,art
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13

The proclamation declared that the
entire authority of he state has passed
into the hands Of General Provincial Di-
recetsr Knapp as imperial chancellor
and premier Of Prussia.
The proclamation. issued over the
signature OF Imperial Chancellor Kapp,
says the mandate of the national as
sefnbly 10 create Reconsideration and con-
saRGA taS gse a
tiiA NATIONAL assent, dfAsolpsu III
adds:
~ soon as internal order has bee'
restored we shall return to constitu-
tiof5l conditions and prescribe new
elections"
1t was announced Gen. Baron Won
Luettwitz had been appointed COM
mander-in- chief of the military by the
chancellor and that new government
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-13
PLAN WAREHOUSES; HERE
TO COST TEN MILLIONS

warehouse which Memphis
of organization
bull nd
Of the Terminal
modern their
offices and display for the firms which Them and WILL
with both river rail
of
The plans contemplate eventual delivery
Chas Il. Brewer who number of
well large this and Ca
accompanied by bankers who Interested
England
English
They have theFan se", for actual construction BEFORE
Che coming fale