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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03

Mrs, Vance herself had a happy sur
prise Monday morning. when a citizen
came voluntarily up TO her and asked
to be allowed to put in a check for
s25. She said that reports from many
downtown street corners showed that
bills of the So aud $10-class were be-
ing given.
AS further indication of the interest
aroused this year by Tag day, matrons
at the Home for Incurabes stated Mon
day that never before had they seen
such large number of visitors as came
out Sunday to see for themselves what
was being done there. The local in
stitution was crowded practically all
day by Memphians interested in the
work, by stories appearing in local pa
pers during the past week. Without
exception all left the home convinced
the cause was worthy of all support
that could be given. This Sunday WISH
taton had its effect Monday in the
generous outpouring of contributions.
Thanks Memphians.
Memphis people are just splendid, "
declared Mrs, Vance, Monday. They
have responded to our appeal in the
most generous fashion it has ever been
my happiness to witness While we
approached Tag day this year with
feelings of fear, owing to the largeness
of the amount we felt we had to have
this year, we now feel only a sense of
deep appreciation for the noble manner
in which Memphis has responded to
our prayers. The impossible has been
accomplished. | firmly believe and
wish to render thanks on behalf of the
Kings Daughters to the newspapers of
the city, for we all feel that it has
been due in no small measure to their
splendid cooperation, that success will
have crowned our efforts
The heavy contributions Monday
morning were augmented Monday after
noon when scores of pretty Memphis
girls appeared upon the streets at
tired as symbolic Kings Daughters and
sold flowers to all who would buy. The
girls played no favorites and persons
wearing tags were asked to purchase,
just the same as if they had not Sc
cured tags earlier in the day.
Local workers received their first
assurance of success at dawn Mon
day when the sun shone forth, giving
indication that fair skies would grace
their efforts. After the heavy showers
OF the night previous, Official Fore
caster Scott evidently got busy to check
the downpour to help the local ladies
all that he could They responded no.
bly,. AS early as G am, workers, wear.
ing badges and bearing tin boxes and
tags, began to board citybound street
cars. Fsvery~ pgrson-''on the ears was
solicited and the man or woman who
did not secure tag in this way found
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
COURT DECLINES TO
SUSPEND JUDGMENT

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. May 3.-The
supreme court Monday morning over
ruled a motion by attorneys for Frank
Hicks. Frank Moore and other ne
groes in the penitentiary awaiting exc
cuton for murder in connection with
the Elaine riots. to suspend Judgment.
The motion, 1t is Understood was
made for the purpose OF preventing the
possible execution Of sentences I'M
posed against these negroes, pending
the outcome Of the trial OF six others
whose sentences were reversed
The governor will set the date Of
nNnnnllnn lainr
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
WILL Give TRAINING
IN RECREATION WORK

The city recreation commission. in or
der to train number of young women
as supervisors of recreation work. has
arranged for a course Of lectures and
special instruction for those who wish
to take advantage of them. Names OF
those wishing to take the course will
be registered at the Community center
Tuesday morning, between and 10
o'clock, and during that afternoon be
tween 80 and $40 o'clock.
The classes. when they are organ
lied will be held during the afternoons
from $50 to 1880. Instruction in super
visng athletic games, general work
among girls and young women, social
hygiene and many other subjects will
be given. Among those who have vol
unteered as instructors and lecturers
are Miss Ada Turner Mrs. Laura Neb-
lett, Miss Josephine Mcdonald, Miss
Mary Heiskel Miss Fredrika Magnus
and r. W Tapp, physical director OF
the Y. NJ. c. a.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03

The delay in the coming of the new
rector arises from the fact that DR..
Blaisdell has a number of prior engage
nnents and therefore has had to delay
his coming. 1t is hoped, however, that
the vestry will be able to have Mr..
Blaisdell deliver a complimentary ser
mon in Calvary church on Sunday, May
90
Calvary church is fortunate to secure
such a promising rector as the Rev. Mr..
Blaisdell. A native of st. Louis, he is
said to have held pastorates in st. Louis
and Los Angeles before going to Helena
and is regarded as an excellent pulpit
preacher, finished orator, and lead
ing minister of the denomination.
The vestry, composed of Joseph Or
gill, senior warden; Thomas Taylor,
junior warden; w. l.. Smith, Frank
Hayden and w. p. Maury, has had
several ministers in view for the local
parish. Ever since the sad death of
Dr. Buckner members of the -vestry
have made number of quiet trips to
Chicago and several other cities to hear
prospective ministers in their Sunday
Services without letting the minister
know that the committee was on the
ground. The vestry considers itself
extremely fortunate in being able to
secure the services of DR.. Blaisdell
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03

Tahlequah. county seat Of Cherokee
county. y miles south OF Pegs. Is
the nearest railroad town to the storm
area.
John Littlefield. his wife and six
of their seven children were among
those killed in the storm, report to
Tahlequah said.
The only physician In the town, DR..
W. r. Hill, also was killed
The little village OF Pegs is on the
northern border OF Cherokee county
about 60 miles east OF Tulsa. The
place is off the railroad and Is situat-
ed In the foothills.
Those familiar with the roads In the
vicinity say IL is practically impossible
TO reach Pegs by motor car.
The Tulsa Tribune -'arted a news
paper man by airplane 10 the stricken
district this morning.
A special train carrying doctors and
nurses and equipment left Muskogee
for Pegs this morning. All doctors
and nurses in Tahlequah also have
gone. Practically every store In Table,
quah, which is the county seat Of
Cherokee county, has closed and sew
cral hundred people have gone to Pegs
TO do rescue work
Direct communication with the
stricken town was impossible this
morning as all wires from Muskogee
TO Pegs are down.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
THUNDERSHOWERS ARE
PREDICTED BY SCOTT

Occasional thundershowers with fair
weather in between is predicted for
Memphis and vicinity Mopday night and
Tuesday, According to reports from
the surrounding country, no material
damage was done by the thunderstorm
early Monday, except a general scare
on the part Of people who feared a
hurricane
37,3 feet. according to river bulletins
Monday. an increase Of 9 Of foot over
Sundays readings. II will continue to
rise here y, actically all this week and
attain a deptl OF 3S5 feet or more
The river AT Helena will reach the
ass foot mark a few days later
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
Retail Credit Men
To Elect ThurSddy

Retail credit men will not know who
their candidates for office at the an
nual election are until 6 o'clock Thurs
day evening when the list will be post
ed at the annual meeting The cleo
ton will occur between and pm,
and will be followed by the annual ban
quet at the Hotel Chisca. Phil NJ
Canale will be POSTMASTER, and there
are to be a number of addresses and
cabaret program
Geo. A. Lawo is the retiring presi-
dent He has served two terms and
does not wish another one. Ten Of
flcers are to be elected the president,
first and second vice presidents and
seven directors.
The association is one Of the largest
in the United States. and has won the
membership prize offered by the nation
al association two years in succession
The newspaper advertising campaign
carried out last year. set pace that
was followed by similar organizations
in all the larger cities
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
Slayer Of TerrdL
Held At Marion

MARION, Ark. May 3. tSpl)-F. j
Jacks. who shot and fatally wounded
James Terral in Crittenden county last
week, the latter dying al the Presby-
terrain Home hospital in Memphis Sun
day morning, today surrendered TO
Sheriff Fish, ut this place and Is be-
ing held In custody OF the sheriff with
out bond. Jacks preliminary trial will
be held Wednesday morning hefore JUS
tice OF the Peace II. A Niece, OF this
county He will claim self-defense
Mr.. Jacks surrendered following the
shooting but was released. on bond Of
5000 to appear for trial in the event
of Terrals death. 4
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
l. 1ericdn And Son
Killed By MericdnS

WASHINGTON. May 3--Two Ameri-
can citizens, Eben Francis Greenlaw
and his minor son, were killed by Mex
lean bandits yesterday. the state de-
partment was informed today by the
American embassy in Mexico CITY
The killings occurred at Palazadas.
about 1875 miles from Mexico city.
Greenlaw was employed by British
lumber firm.
The state department announced that
il has requested the Mexican govern
ment. through the American embassy
ito take effective measures immed-
ately for apprehension and punishment
of the assassins"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
MAN TAKES POISON;
NOW IN HOSPITAL

Several days will be necessary, Gen
eral hospital attendants said Monday
to determine whether biChleRide of mer-
curry tablets, alleged TO have been ia
ken by Morris Panich, aged IS, 1885
Patton street. will prove fatal He
was reported resting easily Monday
Domestic trouble. according to Pa
troll Drivers Brownlae and Lewis,
caused Panich's suicidal attempt He
is said to have told officers he took
nine of the tablets about 10 o'clock
Sunday morning.
panich is clerk, lately employed
in Mississippi Formerly he was Game
well operator at police headquarters,
! sIEving there in 1918. Later he went
Is Osecola, Ark, where he worked in
a store.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
REHEARING DENIED.

WASHINGTON, May The supreme
court today refused the governments
request for a rehearng of the anti
trust suit against the United States
steel corporation
The governments motion FOR 2 re-
bearing was based principally on the
contention that the courts decision in
the steel case conflicted with that Of
April 26 ordering the dissolution OF the
Reading company ind certain Of its
rails aud coal subsidiaries Both cases
were decided by a I to decision.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
BOY SCOUT WEEK
TO BE OBSERVED

The week of May 80 to June is to
be observed nationally as Boy Scout
week. It's program is to be one OF out
door activities, and it is expected that
500, 900 Scouts will take part in the
events. Each local council will be al
lowed a great deal of freedom in its
selection of an appropriate program
est the entire community in the great
out of doors. The local counciI will
meet Friday to discuss plans for the
week.
The object of the week is to bring
a greater expansion Of the scout move
who have Endorsed the movement are
Herbert Hoover and William c. Nc
Adoo. They made speeches at the tenth
annual birthday banquet OF the Boy
Scouts of America, held in New York
recently.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
- s-.-.--.-=---.-=-
REBELS ADVANCING
ON CITY OF TORREON

dictionary troops were being moved
south and east today. The former will
join units forming in the mountains
dividing Chihuahua and Sonora to in
wade Chihuahua. The others will rein
force Gen. Angel Flores in his march
on Mazatlan, military headquarters an
nounced
Troops from Southern Sonora and
Snaloa, it was said, also would be sent
eastward in a converging movement on
the city of Torreon and the rich lake
district of Coahula. Troops that re-
beled against Carranza in Chihuahua
are marching toward Torreon, it was
announced
According to military leaders here the
plan of the Tevolutionists center on a
drive on Mexico City.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
VENIREMAN SETS UP
new SPEED RECORD

venireman in First division of
criminal court disqualified himself in
record time Monday. when he declared
on examination that he could not give
any negro a fair and impartial trial
The venireman's name was f. S.
Starkey
"Do you mean to say Mr. Starkey,
that because a mans skin is black you
could not give him a fair trial?" asked
Judge j. Ed Richards.
Il could not give any negro fair
trial, judge Starkey responded.
Report TO the jury room, and tell
them to cross your name from the jury
list" Judge Richard ordered
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
BURY MRS. HAMILTON.

Tho funeral Of Mrs James H. Ham
nton. ass Fourth street, was held sun
day afternoon. the service being CON
Quoted by the Rev r II. Cumming
Mrs Hamilton had been a faithful mem
Der NJ the Methodist church for 70 wears
Though not a highly educated woman.
she had a remarkable gift for writing
recall the beautiful poem read by her
at the Second Methodist church upon
the return NJ the soldiers from over,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
IMPLICATION DEFERRED.

DIES MONIES. la. May 3--The COM
Episcopal church North and South, in
its report to the general quadrennial,
conference here today recommended
that the pro- IN he referred to a spe-
cial cnmmi' The recommendation
was adoute
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
G. ". Morse Held
For Ship Sales

NEW YORK NAV Am Indictment
charging Charles w. Morse with vio-
lating the shipping board act, which
prohibits sale Of American registered
vessels to foreigners, was returned by
the federal grand Jury here today.
With Morse were indicted Cant. w.
S Mitchell. the United States steam.
ship company and the ]. c. Mccullough
company. Judge A. n. Hand issued
ant Federal Attorney Simmons, who
has been conducting an investigation
lasting four months.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
Freed Of Charge
Of Killing Mother

BUFFALO, y. Y. May s.--John Ed
ward Teiper was acquitted today Of the
murder OF his mother. Mrs. Agnes NJ.
Teiper, after the jury had been out II
hours Last December he was con-
victed and sentenced TO life imprison-
ment but won new trial.
The murder OF Mrs, Teiper and her
son. Frederick, occurred on the road
between Orchard park and Buffalo
about midnight on January 30, 1915,
after they visited Johns home in Or
chard Park. John claimed that the
crime was committed by a negro high
wayman. He is under indictment on
charges OF killing his brother.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
VESSELS ARE SOLD.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Sale Of "A
vessels aggregating 1880 lightweight
tons for 81, 1893. 5s4, was announced to-
day by the shipping board. Two Of the
and the Yucca. 1880 tons. a former Ger
man vessel went TO the French Amer
lean line. The price Of the former was
&l.Al5. 500 70 and Of the Iatter S532 $50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
NEGRO ENDS LIFE,

Falling out with a woman sunday
night led Herman Taylor. negro, Ia
borcr living In the rear Of 1910 CLion
avenue. to stand on a chair, fastG9 a
top Of door and Jump from the chair.
Or. j. c. Moblev pronounced his neck
broken. The body was turned over BY
police to T, II. Hayes. undertaken.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
Moran In Employ
Of City IS Years

Robert f. Moran, city electrician.
Monday began his thirty sixth year as
an employee Of the 1tty He has been
in the electrical department contlnu-
ously, first with the first department,
and later as chief electrical Inspector
Mr. and Mrs Moran will on Tues
day celebrate the thirtieth anniversary
of their marriage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
Found Unconscious
In Court Square

William Green, "a. Of Meridian, Miss.
was found unconscious in Court square
Monday noon by Patrolman Lewis and
rushed to the General hospital, where
he was said to be suffering from a
stroke Of paralysis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
CONFEDERATE HERO DEAD.

LYNCHBURG. Va, May S.-Alfred
Augustus Kershaw, 75 years old, a sur.
vivor Of the Confederate navy, who
was in the Merrimae- Monitor engage
Civil war, dropped dead OF heart ,falk
ure here today. -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
HELENA MINISTER
ACCEPTS CALL TO
CALVARY CHURCH

Rev Charess F. Blasden of ST. Johns Episcopal
church Helena Ark accepted call extended him by
the vesty of Calvary church. and will succeed the late Dr. W. D.
Buckne of the large local church Second and Adams
The of Dr. Bsdels coming Memphis has not
been fixed but he will probably charge of the Memphis
aLo
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
BODY OF
WEALTHY PLANTER

The body Of Jas Glib. wealthy plant
er. was forwarded to Rector. Ark. Mon
day by Hinton g. Son, undertakers,
following his death here Friday night
The body will remain in state for sew
eral days previous to burial In Toronto.
Canada
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
LEGISLATURE CALLED.

PIERRE, $. u, May 3.-Pcter Nor
beck, governor Of South Dakota. today
the legislature to convene on Monday,
May "a.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03

Sun sets today 6:F pm; rises tomor-
row sos am Moon rises 1885 pm. to-
night. Precipitation Al inches,
Tennessee-Probahly showers.
slssippi-Probably showers.
Enthusiastically showers in cast
portion.
entucky-Generally fair probably
tshowers in extreme south.
North and South Carolina and Geors
gia-PrObably showers. ~
Florida,-Falr in south; probably
showers in north
Alabama-Probably showers.
Louisiana--Partly cloudy, showers in
east portion.
oklahoma--Cloudy cooler.
East and West Texas--Partiy cloudy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
pegs, OKLA, DESTROYED BY TORNADO
MONEY POUyz - ITO BOXES
OF KINGie< : UGHTERS AND
LEADEyS = yREDICT SUCCESS
afternoon that KINGS Daupbters Giro
Indications weI

IhdICationS afternoon
have the
the Home
before history this
quickly before
had to be
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03

A recent issue of London paper told
Of the invention OF n very clever walk
ing stick which is also a small whisky
flask The gold knob on the cane I'M
screws and is used as glass. The
whisky is contained In an aluminium
tube running the whole length OF the
stick.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-03
20 XlE! ls1ER2

Twenty four hours to noon May 8:
Temperature
Hour Dry bulb. Wet bulb. Humid'y
Arizona republican., 1920-02-06
CROWDS THRONG .PRO CATHEDRAL
 U MEET HEALER
It Is Estimated More Than TOO Afflicted Saw James Moore dickson = Last Meeting Will Be This Morning

Alter a remarkable demonstration of the wonders simple faith. unaided, can accomplish in healing. James Moore dickson, noted healer, will leave Phoenix tonight after a three-dav stay In which more than TOO afflicted persons saw him. Mr. Hickson will hold his last healing service at Trinity fo-Cathedral this morning at 10 at o'clock
 MT. Hickson met the afflicted here Tor the first time 4>-5o Wednesday morning, and again yesterday morning " ednesday night he made the only puolFc address of his visit to Phoenix After the healing service this morning rom 10 until 12:30, he will visit a number of bedridden sick this after noon. before taking the train for Los AhSeieS- From that city he will go I'D the coast as far as Seattle before re- 'urhing east, visiting cities all along the way.
 Many Touching Scenes
 didn't know people had so much faith in these days remarked a pro- fessional man at one of the services as he looked at the crowds of people that filled the cathedral house to over flowing The thought was singularly approprlate, for the one great remark aoie feature of MT. Eickson's visit was the faith shown by every person who Visited him seeking relief.
 There was nothing spectacular but many things impressive are touching about Mir. Hickson's work In little groups of 10 or F. approached the al- tar. There MT. dickson touched eacn Tn turn, laying hand on the persons head and giving a brief and simple hnt heartfelt and sincere. prayer Then 1ie passed on to the next And every person the healer touched expressed laIth that good had been done. and some declared they already belt better
 Come From All Over Valley
 On each occasion when Mir. Hfckson appeared. the Cathedral House was not nearly large enough to hold all who wished To enter The crowds in som, eases would have filled building vice as large. The people were from all parts of the city and valley. and ci every walk of life They were 1 moved with a common spirit how AEe-that of faith IL was estimated last night that at 1 least TOO people already have been
Arizona republican., 1920-02-06
.LAT|N-A AMERICAN
 CONCERT TONIGHT

Miss Elsie J. Elliott, who has charge of the Americanization work being conducted at the Woman's club in Glendale, is arranging to give a Latin American concert at Glendale this evening.
 This entertainment is being planned as a benefit for the Americanization night school under the auspices of the Woman's club and is deserving of the most liberal support by all people. The program will be furnished by Glen dale talent, both English and Spanish numbers. There will be splendid music and the entertainment promises to be one which everyone will enjoy.
 An admission of 25 cents and 35 cents will be charged special in- vitation is extended to the Mexican people of Phoenix to attend this concert.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-06
WOMEN LEGISLATORS
 MAY INTRODUCE THE
 BILL IF RATIFICATION

Mrs. Nellie Hayward, Cochise coun- ty representative, and Arizona presi- dent of the National Woman's party, yesterday addressed Governor Thomas E. Campbell, requesting the honor of being permitted to introduce the reso- lution at the coming special legiSla- tive session ratifying the Susan B. Anthony amendment.
 In reply, the governor wrote Mrs. Hayward that it was beyond his pow CT to signify which member of the legislature should have that privilege.
 Tt would be, in my opinion, the gov ernor replied, "a graceful tribute, how ever, to the women of Arizona, who have so nobly carried on the work for equal suffrage if the four women mem bers of the legislature. yourself, Mrs. Rosa Mckay, Mrs. Pauline B. O'Neill and Mrs. J. H. Westover, were accorded that honor
Arizona republican., 1920-02-06

touched by MT. Hickson in the two days he has been here. The number is expected to reach a thousand be- fore he leaves tonight. As for the number of persons who merely went to the cathedral house, that has not been estimated.
 In the crowds every form of sick ness was observed. The blind, the halt the crippled, the deaf, the dumb b. the diseased, all went to the healer, moved by their faith. In every case the people appeared glad they had gone.
 The service at 10 o'clock this morn ing at the Cathedral House will be the last appearance of the healer in Phoe- nix. All are welcome.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-06

street, were bruised slightly in an auto collision shortly before o'clock yes- terday afternoon at the corner of Eighteenth avenue and Jefferson street.
 Not seeing state highway depart ment truck which had turned off Eighteenth avenue and was starting east on Jefferson street, Altman and Werner. driving a Ford. collided with the truck. Paul Williams of 716 South Third avenue, driver of the truck. stopped his machine before the impact
 Altman was examined by Dr. George B. Goodrich and pronounced unhurt, save for a severe shaking-u Nick Papo of the city police force, reported the steering rod broken on the truck, and windshields. headlight and frame spring broken on the Ford
Arizona republican., 1920-02-06
CONCRETE IN HEAD
 NO SIGN IF CULTURE

Lamar Cobb. former state engineer and at present with the Portland Ce- ments association, will return to his headquarters in Fl Paso this evening after a several days stay in Phoenix. That Mir. Cobb is taking the same in tense interest in business that he took in politics can not be doubted by any one who has discussed cement with him.
 "The degree of civilization is meas ured by the amount of concrete in evidence, provided it is not between