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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
ARKANSAS HIGH
COURT OPINIONS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 26. ISpl)
Opinions delivered In the supreme
court today follow:
BY Chief Justice McCulloch.
A. A. McKelvey vs.. Jno. Schapp &
Sons Drug Co, from Benton chancery
affirmed as to McKelvey, reversed and
dismissed as to Myers and Mrs, Barr.
A d. Taylor VS.. Mary Steadman,
from Lawrence, circuit; affirmed
Hiram Rogers VIZ. Walter Meyers, from
Crawford circuit; affirmed.
A. o. u, W, ct al. VS.. Parsgould
Special School district, from Green
Chancery; affirmed.
c. B Colvin VIZ, s. l.. Glover, from
Bradley circuit; affirmed.
BY Justice wood:
II. Denman VS.. Country Club Realty
Co, from Sebastian circuit; reversed
and dismissed.
Andrew Sager vs. Jung & Sons Co..
from Arkansas circuit; reversed and re-
manded: Smith j., dissents,
BY Justice Hart:
Southern Express Co Wy. Reed Couch,
from Columbia circuit, reversed and re-
manded
W. A. Warren VS.. II. d. Russell,
from White circuit: affirmed.
Union and Mercantile Trust Co. VS..
Jno. NJ, Moore, from Pulaski chancery;
affirmed.
George Brown vs.. state, from Nevada
circuit; affirmed
Edward A. Haid VS. Joe Ferguson,
treasurer. from Pulaski circuit; af-
firmed.
BY Justice Smith;
Graft Collcy vs. state from Sebastian
circuit. affirmed
George Meier vs Allen and Hart from
Hot Spring circuit affirmed,
NJ l.. Turnbow VS. w. II Baird, from
Pope circuit; affirmed.
BY Justice Humphreys.
william Renfroe w. II G. Parmlee,
from Sebastian circuit, affirmed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
ROBBERS ENTER STORE
BY CUTTING FLOORING
Remove Merchandise Valued
at $1,000.

Bloodhounds were used early Mon
day to trail the thieves who broke into
the establishment of A. G. Foreman
Company, grocers and dry goods mer-
chants, $50 South Wellington street
and carried off large quantity OF mer
chandise. The dogs were In charge
of Detective Sergeant Frank White.
Picking up the trail at the store. the
dogs followed II to Driver. street, where
tracks of an auto truck bore evidence
the thieves used conveyance to
escape
The loss to the firm Is estimated at
E,S00. Entrance was forced by cutting
out the flooring to the building which
Is several inches off the ground The
thieves evidently chose this method of
entrance after having failed to enter
the doors. Evidently they slipped their
loot, consisting Of groceries and dry
goods, through the aperture in the floor
as both front and rear entrances were
intact when employees arrived Mon
day.
Although several persons were sleep
ing In close proximity to the looted
building, no one heard or saw the in
truders. However, police believe them
to be 'the same men who have perpe-
trated several similar robberies re-
Gently, among them that OF Armln
Klein, Union avenue. who lost 81. 50(
worth OF dry goods two weeks ago
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
COUNCIL TO DECIDE
ADRIATTC QUESTION
Conference Will Close After
Today's Session.

SAN RENO, April 26.-The council OF
premiers, at the request Of Premier Mi
u OF Italy, and Foreign Minister Trum-
bitch Of Jugo- Savia, will allow the
Adriatic question to remain in nego-
tiation between the Italian and Jugo-
Slav governments, 1t was learned TO-
day,
SAN RENO, April IS. CBy the AS
sociated Press. )-The supreme council
began its work today with the inten-
tion Of finishing its remaining labors
before night. The premiers had fmpor-
tant decision to make, chiefly thos
concerning the form in which the note
to Germany, setting forth the allied
position with regard TO execution OF the
treaty of Versailles. should be drawn
and the Adriatic settlement.
The French and Italian delegations
expect to leave San Reno tonight The
British train has been ordered to be
ready tomorrow morning.
Reports that the Adriatic question,
including the disposition OF Fiume,
would Be settled by the San Reno
council in accordance with President
Wilson's note OF Dec.'9, varied from Il
by including a constitution for the buff
fer state of Fiume, to which both the
French and British premiers objected.
considering that IL limited too largely
the character Of the new state Premier
Nitti, 1t was said, was informed by both
the French and British delegations that
Italy should either accept President
Wilson's plan or abide by the pact of
London which gave Fiume to the Jugo-
SlaVs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
SHOPMEN SPEND
HOLIDAY AIDING
STORM VICTIMS

MERIDIAN, Miss. April 26.--Auto-
mobiles and trucks loaded with work
men went to the tornado district this
morning for the purpose OF devoting a
days labor to storm sufferers, The
forces were composed largely Of rail-
road shopmen, who enjoyed a memorial
day holiday. The workmen cleaned up
debris OF wrecked houses: helped re-
build fences and did such other things
as the resident OF the place desired.
Practically every trades craft In the
city took part In the days work, all
having offered their services free of
charge.
The relief work in the storm area
Is making rapid progress and tents dot
the place where once stood house,
The United States army stores and Red
Cross supplies have arrived and are
housed on the lower floor Of the city
hall, City, officials and employees
worked diligently in preparing supplies
for sufferers and acquisitions sent II
from Red Cross headquarters were
| filled as rapidly as they We're received
| ana transported to the desired place II
aptomobll5a =, F9ody c!fthlng and taEst
! are shelns distributed.
Supplies have been sent to n strickef
families In the Rose Hill section ol
Jasjer county and to IS families In the
section of Enterprise and Wanita
Deemer and Philadelphia have also re-
ceived aid from here.
The storm victims in the hospitals
are fast recovering from their injuries.
One more death, a negro woman. Mary
Ward has brought the total here up
to II.
Local relief funds have reached a
total OF t19 039.25 cash paid in sub
scriptions. More money is needed, and
committees have been appointed to get
IT,
As whole, the situation appears to
be well in hand, and every sufferer has
been carded by the Red Cross and is
being well taken care of.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
PATROLMEN HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM ANGRY MOB

BRISTOL, Tenn, April 26 (Spl)-
Mob violence was threatened yesterday
at Norton. Va, when hundreds of citi-
zens filled the streets or the town near
the mayors office and demanded the
possession of Night Policemen Worley
Wells and Harve Agee who are charged
with causing the death of Armos Cow
den. a Wise, Va. mail carrier last night
according to reports reaching here:
The officers, who are said to have
been on the outlook for a convict that
had escaped from the Wise jail chal-
lenged Cowden, who was on his way
in car to West Norton, but II is said
that he did not see the officers and
failed to stop The officers are then
said to have fired upon the car, which
ran on and wrecked crushing Cowden
beneath it. Cowden was found with
two bullet wounds in his head, accord
ing to information received here. Agee
and Wells, the officers, were placed
under arrest and later released upon
1000 bond.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
EX-CHIEF HAYES /
NABBED IN GAME
Former Police Head Faces
City Court.

w. j. Hayes. former chief of police,
who was ousted from office, now knows
from actual experience how 1t feels
to be "pinched." Hayes name adorns
the police docket for trial Monday aft
ernoon with a charge Of gaming be-
hind it. He was arrested Sunday morn
ing at $3.50 O'Clock by Emergency Of
ficers Shoffner and Rutland and PATROL
men Miller and Jamison with four other
men whom police say were engaged in a
game of cards.
Hayes gave his residence as $40 North
Manassas, his age as so and his bust
ness as a capitalist He put up a $25
forfeit for appearance in court late
Monday, The alleged game was being
conducted on Beale avenue, police say.
The others arrested at the same time
gave their names as George Brown, 81
Beale avenue; John Smith, merchant,
420 Vance avenue: John King, mer-
chant, $50 Vance avenue, and Harry
bernstein, contractor, Majestic hotel.
Bernstein, who is proprietor of an es-
tablishment at 12e Beale avenue, was
charged with running a gaming house.
He posted $50 forfeit for his appear
anCe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
COMMITS SUICIDE
As FRIENDS STAND
BY UNSUSPECT|NG
Laundry Driver Jokes as He
Prepares to Fire Fatal
Shot Into Head, Drops to
Ground and Dies.

Suffering from addiction to the drug
habit and subsequent Ill health, polics
believe Benjamin March so laundry
wagon driver for Loeb's laundry 2s2
Madison avenue, committed suicide
Monday at 7:45 am by shooting hini-
self tnrough the head as he was pre-
pairing TO load up his wagon for the
days deliveries. The bullet entered
above the right ear and passed en-
tirely through his brain. stopping, un-
der the skin over the left ear. Death
was practically instantaneous.
No one was an actual witness to the
deed, although several of his fellow
workers were standing within q few
startled + T. Miner, route superintsn-
dent, standing about four feet away,
and he turned in time to see March
fan Other employees rushed to his side,
but the man was beyond speaking
When he reached the plant 80 minutes
before, March exhibited his pistol, a
SS-caliber owlhead, declaring he brought
II along to get a negro" whom he
suspected OF stealing bundles off his
wagon. He was usually of a good-na-
tured disposition and his companions
iolted with him about IT, A few mo-
ments before turning the pistol on him-
self he was laughing and talking with
Malcolm Bailey, garage man at the
laundry.
March had been with Loeb's laundry
for about Is months and was considered
a reliable man. He had lived In Mem
phis practically all Of his life, being
well known since the days when liquor
was legal. He was at one time a BAR
tender at the old Stag cafe. His con-
genial disposition won him many
friends.
The body was turned over TO John j.
Collins, undertaken, who win arrange
funeral services The dead man Is sur-
vived by a brother, Nancy; his aged
-. ..tat
ter, the latter two residing with him
at the Benham apartments, $50 Poplar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
new PRESIDENT OF
CHAMBER TO BE CHOSEN

Choice Of a new leader TO succeed
William II. FitzHugh, retiring president
of the Chamber of Commerce, will be
a feature of a meeting of the board of
directors Monday afternoon at clock
Several speculative theories as to the
merits of various members for this of
flee have been advanced, but no def
mite information as to the choice of
the directors, will be given until after
the meeting.
The most successful election ever
held by the Chamber of Commerce, and
also the noisiest, ended Saturday night
at o'clock with total count of /, =
4O5 ballots. AS last official act in the
opacity Jf president, Mr.. FitzHugh an
nounced results Of the election Those
chosen were j. M. Walker, first vice
;re3ident; II. r. Chears second vice
presidents; NJ. G. Bailey, treasurer
Walter p. Armstrong Thomas b.
Hooker, Lewis NJ. Layne, Ewing Car
rutheTs, Horace H. Hull n. Field o.
burn and George w. Person, directors
After the final address by Mr. Fitz-
i;ush, resolutions were adopted by the
entire membership, thanking him for
his earnest work and untiring efforts
during his leadership Of the Chamber
of Commerce,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
MEDICOS OF NATION
OPEN CONVENTION

NEW ORLEANS La, April 2s.--The
house of delegates OF the American
Medical association. the governing body
OF the organization, went into session
today, formally opening the seventy-first
annual convention of the association.
The convention will continue through
next Friday
The house Of delegates. composed OF
representatives from every state and
territory and one each from the United
States army, navy and public health
service, viii consider a number OF inn
portant questions having to do with
the health of the nation. 1t was stated.
The first and only general session
Of the convention will be held Tuesday
night when DR. William c. Braisted.
Of the United States navy. president.
elect, will deliver an address. DIR. Brai-
sted win succeed Or. Alexander LAM
bert, Of New York
Shortly after the house of delegates
went into session Is sectional meet
ings were started,
Approximately 5000 delegates were in
attendance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
COUNCIL AGREES
ON HUN POLICY

SAN RENO. April 26.--The supreme
council today adopted the Franco Brit
ish declaration with regard to Germany
after inserting clause declaring its
readiness to take all measures, even
the occupation Of additional German
territory If necessary. to assure the
carrying out the treaty of
Versailles.
The adoption of this clause gave rise
to some discussion. Premier Nitti, OF
Italy, opposed military measures. Pre-
mier Millerand and Lloyd George how
ever, showed the Italian prime min
lister the necessity of considering such
an eventuality.
Foreign Minister Hymans of Belgium,
and Baron Matsui, the Japanese am
bassador to France. Joined them in this
point of view, which was adopted by
the council.
The text of the declaration, which
was particularly pleasing to the French,
will be published this evening. 1t was
announced that representatives of the
allies will meet the German chancellor
Mueller at Spa, Belgium on May 25.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
ARKANSAS TOTS
FIGHT FOR LIFE

Roberta and Joyce Garner. aged and
Z, respectively. daughter Of DR.. II. B.
Garner. of Williford, Ark, were stag
ing valiant fight Monday at St
Josephs hospital for their lives where
they were brought Sunday suffering
from gunshot wounds IN the head and
hody, inflicted at their home Saturday
night Robeftsfs condition WAS report
ed slightly improved. while little Joyce
had not rallied
portion OF the buckshot charge
struck Roberta in the face, head and
thigh. Another portion struck Joyce
in the head They were transported
from the train to the hospital in j. 7.
Hinton e. Sons ambulance.
The children were accidentally wound
ed at a gathering of playmates in the
Garner home. The girls were at play
with others in one room, while Roland
their l3-year- brother was at play
with several Boy Scouts in an adjoin-
ing room Roland obtained shotgun
and when it was accidentally exploded
the charge went through a door into
the next room.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
MAZATLAN WILL
BE BATTLE SCENE

WASHINGTON, April ga battle
between Mexican federal troops, sent
out from the Pacific port of Mazatlan
to meet the rebel troops marching on
Shat place. is imminent. according to
.Rnvices recelsed here today from Mex
NO a s14 Aw
The revolutionary army under Gen.
Angel Flores is rapidly approaching Ma
zatlan. the advices said. while the fed
eral forces have withdrawn to within
As miles of the city. In retreating the
federal troops are said to have burned
bridges and to have thrown up fortifi-
cations apparently with the intention
of making a stand.
Other official dispatches received to-
day said sympathizers of Gen Alvaro
Obregon, anti-Carranza candidate for
president, who has aligned himself
with the secession movement, were be-
ing arrested on general orders of the
Carranza government.
Jose Sanchez, federal deputy. is re-
ported to have Joined the revolutionists
with 80 men at Puebla, the principal
city of Mexico outside of the capital.
Gen. Porfirio Gonzales, who rebelled
last week at Linares. Nuevo Leon, is
said in Mexican official reports to have
been defeated by federal troops.
A detachment of federal troops has
been sent from Mexico City to Michoa-
can, in an effort to prevent further re-
bellion among the people Of that state.
Railway communication between Mex
leo City and Guadelajara, has been in
terrupted by the destruction of bridges
at Inputo, an important railway juno
ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
NEGRO RIOTERS TO
Be TRIED ON MAY ;

HELENA, Ark. April 26.-Scpio A.
Jones. negro lawyer of Little Rock, ap-
pearing in circuit court here this morn
ing, aked Judge jackson 70 defer as
long as possible the case Of six ne
groes to be retired for murder in con
rection with the Elaine insurrection
last October.
Jones stated that Col. George W.
Murphy Of Little Rock, chief counsel
for the negroes, would be very busy
and Craved the indulgence OF the court.
Judge jackson set the cases for trial
next Monday. May g. Failure Of the
attorneys for the negroes. 10 apply for
a change OF venue caused mild com
ment among those present in the court
room, Ben Helm, negro arrested IN
jefferson county several weeks ago In
and charged with murder will also be
tried next Monday
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
mrs. BRENT GETS $27,555
ALIMONY And FEES

S. Gordon Brent. whose wife recently
obtained decree Of divorce from him
must pay out slightly more than S27555
as alimony and attorneys fees. under
ruling in the close OF the Brent di-
vorce case. handed down Monday by
Chancellor +. II HeskeH.
The matter OF ahmony had been con.
sidered by the court since the divorce
was granted TO Mrs. Zylnhia G.. Brent
Under the ruling, the list OF eNpendi-
tures which the court requires Mr
Brent to make are summed up as fol.
lows:
Amount due on house at 1856 vinton
avenue. 81 $50.
Taxes, $t25.47.
Balance expenses Of litigation, Sl39 75
Doctors, nurses and drugs $500
Interest paid, $1,000.
Attorneys fees, $2,600
Total 81, 955 SO
In addition. the court granted to Mrs
Brent as alimony, the sum of S22 500
to be paid either in cash, or as 9-2t OF
79S-acre tract Of land which Brent
owns and which Is valued at $50. 600.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
HOME Of HATCH|E
COON CLUB BURNS
Loss Is Heavy, Owing to Guns
and Tackle in Lockers
Destroyed.

Fire of unknown origin Monday short
~ after midnight totally destroyed the
Hatchie Coon Hunting and Fishing
club home near Tulot, Ark, according
to adyices received here by Harry Lit
ty, former mayor sand secretary of the
organization. Few details were given
The loss will be high, according to
members, who Monday said there was
no way to determine just what the
amount would be. The clubhouse itself
was story frame affair and James
E. BeasiSy president, said 1t could be
erected for about $4,000 or $4,000 II
was entirely consumed. The greatest
loss, however, will be to members who
had guns and fishing tackle in lock.
ers. Valuable guns, some highly priced
by Memphis sportsmen, were stored at
the place. Fishing outfits long in the
possession of local nimrods and tackle
the property of various Isaac Waltons
here, and burned, have no duplicates
members said.
The clubhouse was, according to some
members, in charge of a boy who had
been looking after the place pending
the arrival Of new caretaker Secre-
tary Litty was to have sent man to
Hatchie Coon Monday. There was no
insurance, save probably small sums
taken by individuals on personab prop
erty.
The clubhouse was constructed short
ly after Hatchie Coon Hunting and
Fishing club was organized more than
30 years ago. 1t was located on the
st. Francis river. about 45 miles from
Memphis on the Frisco railroad. There
are 81 members at present, President
Beasley said. The membership is com
posed almost entirely OF local sports
men.
Secretary Litty left Monday for the
scene of the fire. 1t was expected that
he would communicate further details
to President Beasley later in the day
However, the latter said he hardly hoped
for additional news before Monday
night
No plans for reconstruction had been
made Monday 1t is quite likely that
temporary quarters will be erected to
serve members during the present sea-
son and until new home can be con-
structed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
MISSISSIPPIAN AT
SEA OVER new COPS
Has to Ask Memphian If
They're Real Thing.

II happened In front OF Tire Lyric the
ater while Turn TO the Right" naF
showing here The bulk Of the crowd
was inside for the opening OF the show.
when a Mississippian hove into view.
about to enter the thsater.
The majesty Of the law was repre-
sented by three policemen. so new to
the force that they didn't have any
portion Of their uniforms excepting their
caps and maces Their manly forms
were draped in what two years ago
would have shrieked from a window
Take me home for 50 80"
The Mississippan viewed the three
curiOusy. He sopped and studied
them. He walked on turned and came
back to give them the double 70"
again. Then he turned to a Memphian
standing near the theater entrance, and
asked:
"Friend, can you enlighten me? Are
those city policemen, or are they In
this show hereT'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
Board In Charge
Of Orphans Fund

Swayback Wilson was asked Monday
what would become Of funds collected
for the Colored Orphans home in case
OF his death. Swayback is 72 years OF
age, and the prime factor in the cam
paign now being waged to erect a home
for colored orphans Of Memphis.
He wlsheMto announce that John r.
Walsh, presWent Of the North Memphis
Savings bank is treasurer OF the fund,
and George r. James is president OF the
board Of directors, Of which there are
~ members. six men and six women.
They are in charge of the money col.
lected
Last weeks drive netted 500. and
twice that amount is sought this week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
Committee Meets
To Discuss Plans

a meeting of the building committee
of the Union Avenue Methodist church
viii be held at the church Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock, TO discuss with
the architects, plans for the new church
which the congregation proposes to
complete this year, if possible
Jones & Furbrnger have heen en-
gagged as architects for the building. A.
II. Jones is chairman Of the building
committee. Other members Of the
building committee are w, c. Mont
gomery, r. r.. Mcintyre Or. J, c..
Ayers. w T.. Richmond, Rev. G. 6.
Stovail and Rev. J. j Thomas, pastor
~ ths church
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
RIVER TO RISE AND
REACH 3S-FOOT MARX

Owing TO the heavy local rainfall Sat
urday night and sunday, and the swol-
len condition Of the Ohio and tribu-
tarlcs, the Mississippi AT Memphis will
begin rising and attain the 3s-foot
mark before the end OF the week Off
cial river bulletins state that 1t will be-
gin falling by Sunday
Official ForeCaster Scott predicts.
and his opinion was upheld by Wash
ngtOn observations. that the weather
for Memphis and vicinity will continue
cooler and unsettled. with "A probability
OF rain Monday afternoon, Fair and
cooler weather is expected for Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
OFFICIALS SILENT
AS TO MANDATE
Washington Not Yet Advised
of Councils De-
cision.

WASHINGTON, April 26.--Propossls
from the supreme council at San Reno
that the United States accept man
date for Armenia and that President
Wilson fix the boundaries of that coun-
try had not been received today at the
state department.
While officials would not discuss the
proposals before having an opportunity
to make thorough study OF them, It
a mandate without action by congress.
There has been strong SEN
timent in congress against the United
States becoming a mandatory power
The president, IL was stated. would
not have to consult congress before ac-
cepting the invitation to fix the boun-
daries OF Armenia but administration
officials were not prepared today 10
say what his attitude would be-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-26
-Four Reported Dead
In Alabama Storm
Are Alive And Well

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, April 26.-Four
members of the Reed family reported
as having been killed ,iI in in the tornado
county, last Tuesday, are alive reduc-
ing the death roll in the county from
% to 81. A negro woman died today
from injuries received on the Weatherly
plantation when the tornado struck
that place.