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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
PROBERS CHAdGE
WHOLESALE GRAFT
IN SHIP AFFAIRS
Enormous Waste and Crook.
edneSS Made Public by Re-
port-Padded PayroIIs Part
Of Easy Money Getting.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.--Charges
that the activities of the shipping
board have resulted in an enormous
waste of government funds are con-
tanned fin a report submitted to the
house committee on shipping board
operations by two former employees
of the board, A. NJ. Fisher and J. f..
Richardson, who for more than a
year have conducted an investigation
for the committee.
The report, released for publica-
ton today by the committee OF which
Representative Walsh. Republican,
Massachusetts, is chairman, states
that the Investigators found evidence
of graft in the purchase, of supplies
Tor repairing government owned
ships, of corruption on the part of
officials and employees of the ship
Ping board, emergency fleet corpora
ton, and of the use of political and
other Influence in the negotiating Of
contracts for construction and allo-
cation of vessels.
The investigators grouped their
observations under seven general
NPl toNiNkilS NdtlOuS pttdSCG
of the shipping boards activities.
They declared that improperly drawn
contracts had cost the government
huge sum. that some divisions of
the board had failed to cooperate
efficiently and that others had failed
completely to function properly.
The report charged that payrolls
had been padded by some of the firms
which repaired government owned
vessels, and that there had been a
heavy loss to the government as a
result of wholesale thefts of supplies
and equipment from ships. The in
IVeStigators also reported to the COM
mittee that companies operating gov
| ernment Vessels had owned stock in
companies which furnished supplies
| to the ships at prices ranging about
so per cent above wholesale costs.
Discussing the ALLEGATION of ships
the report states that investigation
| of companies or applicants for as
signed or allocated tonnage seems to
be more or less haphazard with the
United States shipping board"
The investigators say that the di-
vision of assignment and ALLEGATION
attempted to cooperate with the de-
partment Of investigation. but that
lust about the time proper co-opera-
tion between these two departments
had been established, the department
Of investigation was so disturbed By
| q change in its directing heads and
Its personnel as to render its offices
useless for the purpose of the divi-
sion of assignment and ALLEGATION"
Mr.. Richardson, one of the investi-
gators, was formerly connected with
the department of investigatiNp. Mr..
Fisher was at one time connected
with the federal trade commission. He
states, in presenting the report, that
| it was designed to be constructive
and helpful to the shipping board
rather than destructively critical"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10

Bishop Atkins, at the annual con-
ference held in Mayfield, Ky. last
week, assigned to the First Metho-
dist church, Of this city, one of the
great preachers of the Southern
Methodist church, the Rev. Charles
Wesley Webdell. Dr. Webdell comes
to Memphis from Travis Park Meth
odist church, San Antonio, Tex
where he served five years, one year
longer than the established custom
of the Methodist church, South. His
congregation did all in its power to
obtain another concession from the
bishop to permit his return for a.
sixth year, s,...sr y 4
Travis Psrix church Is one pf TIRE
largest Methodist churches in Texas.
DR. Webdell is not an evangelist, and
does not feature big revival meet
ings. but during his fiveyear pas
Etorate at San Antonio he received
into Travis Park church 2,117 mem
bers While his. sermons are evan
gelistic in style, DR.. Webdell is said
to hold close to the fundamental
gospel~truths. "He has a strong grip
upon his people" said one of his
friends, because he knows folks"
Nearly all the additions to Travis
Park church were received at the
regular services.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
BOMB Home OF
PRIEST NAMED
OVER PROTEST
Parish House Of Holy Trinity,
CzeCho- -SIovakia Church,
Center Of Dynamite Attack.
Priest Uninjlred.

sTRUTcHERS, O., Nov. 10-The
Parish house Of Holy Trinity Czeeho-
SIovakia Catholic church was dyna-
nited early today, the porch being
blown off. No one was injured: The
house is occupied by Rev. John Frena,
recently installed priest, against
whose appointment a protest was
made by members Of the church, who
for al time maintained an armed guard
to prevent his taking possession.
Protesting members of the church
declared that the former incumbent,
Rev. Joseph Zalibera, was removed
because he urged autonomy for the
Slovaks, and that Rev. Frena was in
stalled because he favored tho
Czecho- Slovaltian union. Officials of
the church organization in Cleveland,
however, denied any political motive
in the removal and appointment.
The explosion today broke all the
windows in one side of the parish
house aEd one side Of the church.
and also broke windows ina hall
across the street,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
ELABORATE PROGRAM
AT U. D. c. MEETING
Memorial and Historical Ses'
sions End Convention.

ASHEVILLE, n. c., Nov, 10.--Pre.
liminary business sessions of the gem
eral convention of the United Daugh-
ters of Confeaeracy were held here
this morning, with the memorial ses-
sion scheduled for this evening. The
report of the president general. Mrs.
Roy w. Mckinney, of Paducah, KY,
will be made at the business session,
Mrs. w. C. N. Merchant, chairman
of the memorial committee, presides
at the memorial services, an impress
sive program being carried out. Me-
MORALS for Daughters of Confederacy
by Mrs. Frank Harrod, and for the
Confederate veterans by Mrs. Cor
nelia Branch Stone arc conspicuous
numbers. The memorial session will
include presentation of the Alexander
Alene Farris trophy, by Mrs. Roscoe
Chesley, of the Boston chapter;
Southern women in war times. Frank
Pagen, and the report of the his
torian- general, Mrs. a. A. Campbell.
The historical sessions Thursday
night will conclude the convention.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
Finis J. Garrett
Injuries Woman In
Automobile Crash

WASHINGTON. Nov lO.--Aftet
spending the night in a precinct no-
lice station, Representative Garrett
OF Tennessee was in police court
this morning 10 answer charges OF
.eolliding and operating ain automo-
bile while under the influence OF
liquor. The congressman's machine,
The police charge, knocked down
Miss Olive NJ. Schofield of this city,
last night at Scott Circle, resulting
in compound fracture Of her hip.
MI. Garrett was arrested imme-
diately afterward. The police said
the congressman's bail was fixed at
$500, but that he. declined to fur
nish it,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
Officials Class
Infants RdttLes
As Sport Goods

DETROIT, Mich. Nov 10.-In-
fants' rattles are henceforth to be
classed as athletic apparatus by
the Michigan State Boxing COM
mission. Tom Biggers, the com
MISSIONS chairman, so decided
yesterday when application for a
bale of baby rattles was made by
Supt. Montgomery, of the state
school for orphans and abandon
ed children, at Coldwater. \
Among the commissions duties
is the distribution among schools
Of athletic goods purchased with
a fund drawn from boxing bouts
in the state.
The Coldwater reduisition was
the first to include athletic equip
ment for such young athletes.
The states wards at Coldwater
range in age from several months
to l6 years.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
OTHER STUDENTS
LEAVE FOLLOWING
new REGULATIONS
Fraternity and Dancing Bans
Still Causing Trouble at
University-PIea for Modi-
fications Unsuccessful.

OXFORD, Miss, Nov. 10. (Spl)-
Fifteen men are withdrawing from
the University of Mississippi today
because of opposition to the anti
fraternity regulations imposed by
the board Of trustees. This is. the
second DETECTION in two weeks,
about 15 having left recently over
the same rule together with dissat-
isfaction because of the, rule pro-
hibiting dancing. In addition to
one suspended following the burn
board, in effigy.
The DETECTION today comes after
a week of deliberation and earnest
effort on the part of the men to
have a modification of the regula-
tions. Under the ruling all students
are required to sign a questionnaire
showing what fraternities they be-
long to- the nature of themI and
other details. The men contend they
can not do this without violating
their pledges to the societies.
Thus far the board has main
tanned silence whether the students
who have answered the questions
will be permitted to remain in the
school.
All investigations are being con-
Quoted by the board of trustees and
apparently the matter has been TAX
en- out of the hands of the faculty.
.Jnst what the findings are in this
investigation or what action is con-
templated nothing will be given out.
The students resigning today de-
claim any participation in the burn
ing of the governor in effigy In
formal statements they deny this al
fair influenced their decision.
Just what the next step will be
is a mystery. Many other students
are going ahead with their studies,
but have expressed themselves as
decidedly displeased with the ac-
tions of the board. No disorder has
,,,ari, a. ,,,x, bcf fha "sfrikns"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
strike HEADS
PLAN TO MEET
WITH GOMPERS.
Plan to Combat "0pen Shop
Movement and Prepare for
Finish Fight--MaY Call on
116 Unions.
BY MILDRED MORRIS,
international News Service STAFF
Correspondent,l

WASHINGTON. Nov.N. le.- sTfio
presidents Of the "a international I'm
ions involved in the last steel strike
will meet in Washington Friday at
the call Of Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent Of the American Federation of
Labor, ii was learned today.
They will take action deciding
whether a new campaign shah be
waged 10 organize the steel indus-
try.
The executive council Of the fed
Grafton win meet tomorrow The "a
international presidents win meet
with 1t to discuss the steel sltliatiom.
Plans also may be considered TOR n
general campaign to combat the
open shop" movement.
There is talk OF Gompers calling a
conference of the heads Of all the
116 International unions affiliated
with the federation to make plans for
a gigantic offensive against open
shop" employers and what is claimed
to be o movement to reduce wages.
Most of the big international uni
ions already have prepared for war,
raising big war chests for o ftnisl1
fight.
According to labor officials no nessx
campaign among steel workers Wit
be undertaken until next sr~lNg, IL
then. and the possibility oflauother
strike lis remote.
Most of the international uIlions
concerned are. opposed to another
strike until the workers in the niIlB
OF the United states Steel corpora
ton are thoroughly organized anA
conditions are ripe for success How
long 1t will take 10 build up strong
organization no one can predict II
was stated today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
GET 8 JURORS TO
TRY AUTO|ST FOR
ASSAULT|NG GIRL

Eight jurors had been, secured for
trial of r. e. Greer. charged with
criminally assaulting Mary Bickcr-
staff, young working girl, when
the regular panel of veniremen was
exhausted shortly before noon Wed
nesday. A special panel had been
ordered by Judge ]. Ed Richards of
First criminal court to report at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. 1t
was expected that the remaining five
Jurors would be secured from this
number.
Judge Dave ~Puryear, who is de-
Tending Greer, used his seventh chal-
lenge of the Is allowed Wednesday
morning. The state has excused
three of the six permitted.
Death in the electric chair is the
penalty on conviction of charges
such as Greer faces. Many venire-
men have been excused when they
stated that they did not believe in
capital punishment.
Greer Is alleged to have taken the
Bickerstaff girl for an auto ride-in
September. He drove his car to the
Central high sch9ol campus, it is
charged and there attacked her. She
was employed at the Kress store, on
South Main near Union. and, on
leaving work one afternoon, met
Greer, who it is said, offered to take
her to her home in his auto. The
girl was residing with relatives hero
but came TO Memphis from Grenada
Miss.
She took employment here in order
that she might earn money TO pur-
chase school, clothes, so testimony in
city court hearing read.
Assistant Attorney General Shea
is prosecuting the charge for the
state.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
LGHrens Block, Formerly of
Memphis Dies IN Birmingham

The many friends and business as
sociatcs Of Laurens Block a former
Memphis business man. were shocked
Wednesday, by the news Of his sud o.
den death at Birmingham, Ala. Tues
day, Mr.. Block was the brother Of
|. n, Block, president Of the Bry-
Block Mercantile company, and for a
number Of years was associated with
him in the management Of the de-
partment store here.
Tho immediate cause Of Mr. Blocks
death was heart failure following
An operation Sunday.
Mr. Block left Memphis about five
years. ago and established the
"PDriAan,' ono Of the leading ready
to-wear womans garment stores of
birmingham, OF which he was prosi-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10

DR.. Webdell has been uniformly
successful on every pastorate he has
served. Educated at Central col
lege, Fayette, Mo-, he was pastor of
st. Paurs church, and Wagner
Place church, two of the influential
congregations of st. Louis, for four
years each, before transferring to the
Texas conference. He was then
pastor at Eel Paso four years before
going to San Antonio. He is a man
of commanding personality and an
untiring worker. Great congrega-
tions have come to hear him preach
at every pastorate he has held.
AT First church he will have as
assistant Rev. o. Al Marrs, one OF
the promising young ministers of the
Memphis conference. who is Just out
Of college. Mr.. Marrs was a mem
ber of the conference before enter
ing college, hlt temporarily gave up
active work to complete bis educa-
ton. While attending Emory uni
versity he was pastor of Third Street
church, at Atlanta, Ga.
John r. Pepper received a tele-
gram from DR.. Webdell Wednesday
morning stating that he would ar
rive here this week and would con-
duct the services at First church
Sunday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
Hopeless LOUe Causes Girl
To Plunge knife Into Heart

A hopeless infatuation, an ace OF
spades-the gypsy death CARD
and pearl-handled dagger, which
led TO the death here yesterday of
Miss>Theodora Sanders, of Laredo,
Texas, was unfolded before the
coroner's jury this morning. Miss
Sanders plunged the dagger into her
heart while talking 90 her fiance,
Harry Carver, in the lounge of a
downtown hotel late yesterday,
Carver. who met Miss Sanders
while on Southern trip as a state
and foreign commissioner Of tho
Chicago chamber of commerce, was
summoned 70 the Jury room to tell
,shis story OF tho tcmpestuous ro-
nance. Passionate love letters and
kilograms in the young woman's
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
OFFICIAL COUNT SHOWS
HULL BEATEN BY 800

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Nov l0.--Cor-
dell Hull, congressman from the
Fourth district of Tennessee, has
been defeated for reelection by a
majority Of 800 by W.. +. Clouse, Re-
publican, according to the official
count of the ballots.
Judge Hull said the returns from
all counties indicated the election of
his opponent. although he would ex-
anime them further before making a
statement.
Judge Hull. who is a Democratic
national committeeman from Tennes-
see, and member of the house ways
and means committee, has served
seven terms in congress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10

dent He was about 42 wears old
He was born in Natchez. Miss, where
his mother Mrs. sam Block; a,
brother Maurice Block, aud two siss
ters, Mrs, Leah Geiseubcrger and
Mrs. Stella We'll, still live He mar
rled Miss Elsa Blum. of Memphis
who, with a son, sam Block, Jr,. sur.
vive him.
During his residence in Memphis
he won wide circle Of friends and
was especially admired by the eui-
ployes Of the Bry Block store. with,
whom he was closely associated. AS
evidence of their esteem and sorrow.
beautiful floral tribute was sent
by the employees OF the locah,etore.
Mr.. !. y. Block and family leftsVsd
nesday morning for birmingham 60
attend the funeraL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
French Paper Urges
Harding To Hurry

PARIS, Nov. TO- CBy International
News Servicc) - President elect
Harding was urged by Lc Matin to-
day to make an early pronouncement
upon the future foreign policy Of
America.
America entered the war tooNatc,
but We hope America will not be too
late in settling the peace" said the
newspaper
However, we advise President
elect Harding not to make the mis-
take of President Wilson in deciding
without consultingtho congressional
lcaders" "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
"Fdrmer" LOJUden
Of Arkansas, Is
v Memphis Visitor

Gov. Frank Lowden of Illinois was
o Memphis visitor for n few hours
Tuesday. He was on his way from
his l0O00-acre plantation near Lux
ora, to his 24,000acre tract at South
Bend; Lincoln county. Ark Gov.
Lowden is great believer in the
agricultural possibilities of the Soutn
and believes that his Arkansas land
is fully as good as much higher
priced land that he owns in his own
state. AS Gov. Lowden's withdrawal
in the Chicago Republican conven-
ton virtually assured Harding's nom
ination, he is frequently mentioned
as a cabinet possibility.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10

handbag when she died told of Gar
Ner's repeated promises to marry
her as soon as he could get a di-
vorce from his present wife, who is
at her parents home in Grant City
Mo.
Later letters seemed TO reveal a.
diminished ardor and Carver told
police today that yesterdays meet
ing was to have been the last.
Carver and his wife have not lived
together for several years. Mrs. Gar
ver filed suit for divorce in April,
and 1t is believed delay in this ac-
ton was responsible for Garver's
break with Miss Sanders.
A message from Santiago Sanchez,
Ihayor OF Laredo. today rea9lested
the police TO send Miss Sanders
body 10 her home in Laredo.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
ADMIRAL BENS0N'S AID
SUMMONED TO TESTIFY

NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-Command-
er A. r. Clement, assistant to Ad-
| miral Benson, was summoned as one
of the witnesses today before the
| congressional committee investigating
alleged corrupt practices in the Unit
ed States shipping board.
A. NJ. Fisher, clerk and statistician
for the committee. and John F. Rich
ardson, special investigator. also were
expected to continue their testimony
| concerning the report of, a year S
investigation by them, which figured
prominently in yesterdays testi-
mony,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
GETS $3,ooo,ooo GIFT.

the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
announced gifts by Mr.. and Mrs. Au-
gust Peckscher, of New York city, OF
property on Fifth avenue for erection
OF new buildings and an endowment
fund for their maintenance, totaling in
value moro than $3,000,000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
CELEBRATE REVOLUTION.

BERLIN. Nov. ia proclamation
unexpectedly issued late Monday by the
general federation OF labor u ions re-
suited in Greater Borlin's army Of in
dustrial and technical workers making
Tuesday the second anniversary Of the
German revolution, a workless day.
They were not, however, supported by
the middle classes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
British Casualty
\ List For Year I68

LONDON, NOV. 10. tBy Intorna-
tional News Service.) )-One hundred
and sixty eight British policemen
and soldiers have been killed in Ire
land so far this year, according TO a
revised casualty estimate issued by
the Irish office today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10

sun sets today 4:J6 pm. Rises to-
morrow 6:31 am. Moon rises $40
pm. tonight. Precipitation 80 inches.
Tennessee--Rain, colder.
Arkansas-Fair, freezing.
Mississippi-Rain, cooler.
Kentucky-Rain, colder,
North and South Carolina and
Gcorgia-Cloudy, cooler.
Alabama and Florida Rain, cooler.
Oklahoma-Fair warmer
Louisiana-Cloudy colder.
East Texas-Cloudy, colder.
West Texas-Fair, colder.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
NEWBURGER FILES SUIT,

Joe Ncwburger, prominent cotton
man, Wednesday sued John Barton
Payne, director general of the South
crn railway, for $4,000. damages in
circuit court, Papers were with
drawn by attorneys,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
Voted Against the Treaty,

An irreconcilable or bitter ender'
at heart. Senator Knox voted against
the treaty and reservations of any
kind, but differed from his COL
Ieapues in the irreconcilable group
by offering constructive suggestions
for concert Of nations to enable
America to play her part in world
peace movements.
Knox was attorney general under
the Taft administration and also Sec
retary of state. He knows how to
deal with foreign diplomats and is
thoroughly acquainted with the ira
ditions of American foreign policy.
Senator Penrose would be especially
pleased over the appointment OF
Knox.
\ It is a fact that Penrose helped TO
hold the Pennsylvania delegation at
the Chicago convention in line. by
using the name Of Knox as a dark
horse. FriendA of Harding saw he
has been persuaded to believe that
SPenrose helped to nominate Harding
with the influence of Knox. What.
ever there may be TO the political
side Of the matter, however, the fact
Continue on Page s. Column A.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
KNOX HARD|NG'S
FIRST CHOICE AS
STATE SECRETARY
Lawrence, Quoting Men Close
to President nt-EIeCt, Says
LOwden Is Picked for
Treasury Appointment.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Especial Correspondent Of The News
Scimitar.)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10.-Philan-
der c., Knox, United States senator
from Pennsylvania, will be secre-
tary of state in the Harding admin
istration If his health permits him
TO accept the office. Senator Knox
is President-elect Harding's first
choice. ...
This and other names under con-
sideration for Ahe Harding cabinet
have come to the writer from men
who discussed the entire cabinet sit
uation with Senator Harding before
the latter went South.
In a general way, Presidept-elect
Harding feels that he must follow
certain geographical rules i'll picking
his cabinet. Certain states are de-
manding recognition and it is prob
able that certain excellent men may
be eliminated simply because of the
embarrassment of selecting two men
from the same state.
Senator Knox is, wanted for the
portfolio of secretary of state how
ever, not because Pennsylvania gave
Harding such an overwhelming ma
pority, but because Knox. more than
any other man in the world, reflects
the wishes and desires of Senator
Harding on foreign policy.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
TWO-YEAR SEARCH
FOR ENGINEER ENDED

CHICAGO. Nov. 10.-A twoyear
search for James II. Witchell, of San
Francisco. wanted for the alleged
abduction of Miss Helen Dasson.
daughter of the head of the English
colony at Saigon. China, ended when
federal agents arrested him at a
downtown hotel. He was held in
$4,000 bond for violation of the Mann
act.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 10.--James
II. Witchell, arrested in Chicago
is engineer for rice milling
company in Indo. China. Recently
action was brought against him by
his divorced wife to obtain collection
OF $3.50 Il month alimony and the
custody of two of her four children.
In her divorce action, Mrs. Witchell
named Miss Helen Dasson as core
spondent. Witehell resisted the ac-
ton, saying he was a British sub
ject. He was permitted TO proceed
to Chicago on business.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10

urday, All her mother love must be
held in cheek as the battle RACES.
Last year Mrs. Callahan watched
half of the contest from one side of
the stadium and shifted to the other
for the second half. Unless a tie
results she will both win and lose.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-10
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1o.--James
sIaI w Rg

Twenty four hours to noon Nov 10:
Temperature
Hour. Dry bulb. Wet bulb. Hum'y