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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
NORTH CAROLINIAN
ACCEPTS LOCAL CALL

Rev. John w. Orr. pastor Of Steel
Creek Presbyterian church. near Char
lotte. n. c., has definitely announced
his acceptance of the call to the McLe-
more Avenue Presbyterian church. and
will arrive here in time to begin his
work May /. His acceptance of the
Memphis call. subject to the approval
of his presbytery, was announced some
time ago Since then his resignation
from the pastorate of the Steel Creek
church has been accepted by his pres
bytery, leaving him free to come to
Memphis
steel Creek church is one of the Oldest
and most renowned country churches
in the Presbyterian connection. 1t is
located eight miles from Charlotte, and
has membership of about $50. If the
condition Of the roads permits DR. Orr
proposes to drive through from Char
lotte to Memphis in his car
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17

Bishop Murrah Aids
Galloway Memorial
In Hospital DriUe

Bishop William B. Murrah, of Mem
phis, will launch the Methodist hospital
campaign at Galloway Memorial Meth
odist church with sermon at II am,
In which the hospital will be the theme.
Galloway Memorial church hopes to
memorial room may be endowed in the
name of the congregation. J. B. Proc
tor, campaign director for Galloway Me-
mortal church, will entertain the team
captains and workers at luncheon at
his home, 2092 oliver avenue, Saturday
night at o'clock. J. B. Ballard and G.
c. Scott are the team captains, with Ia
workers on each team.
An every-member canvass will be
conducted Sunday afternoon with the
object of raising the congregations con-
tribution in one afternoon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
BRIEF NEWS
FROM STRIKE

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 11,-h a
special meeting of the Baltimore d
Ohio passenger trainmen, at when J
4. Nee, general chairman OF the
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen was
present, the men voted to return to
work at noon today. Officials said this
action would restore passenger trainc
to normal
ST. LOUIS, April 17.--Sriking yard
men in this district met today, II was
said, to consider calling off the unau-
thorized strike. j. s. Eubank, presi-
dent of the local yardmen's association,
announced the men would return 10
work as soon as assured the railroad
labor board would recognize. the union
and consider their demands for IN
creased wages.
DETROIT, Mich, April 17,--Suiking
switchmen in Detroit continued to pre-
sent an unbroken front this forenoon.
and the army of Idle factory hands
created by the freight tieup, was fur
ther increased with the closing down
of the plant of the Packard Motor
Car COMPANY
BUFFALO, n. Y. April 17--Peaee
negotiations between striking railroad
men, rail executives and representa-
tives of the brotherhoods, came to a
deadlock here early today on the mems
ed in their former positions. All other
questions had been settled. Edwin I.
Hawley, federal mediator, who has been
directing the negotiations, Expressed
disappointment. He reported the sit
Lation to Washington by wire
BOSTON, April 17.-Coal was the
prime requisite today of New England 5
railroads and industries.
The New York, New Haven & Hart
ford railroad announced it would make
drastic cuts in passenger service on
Monday unless a substantial amount of
coal comes through New England gate
ways before that time. More industrial
plants were closed today because oil
lack of fuel and raw material.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 11.-Today
marked the beginning of the second
week Of the strike of railroad switch
men in Columbus. with little change in
the situation. Strikers deCaEe they
are determined to remain on strike un-
til recognized by the railroad mana
gers. Railroad officials still say they
will not deal with the insurgent or
ganization and would insist upon the
agreement with the railroad brother
hoods being lived up to.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
WATER SUITS TAKEN
UNDER AMUSEMENT

Argument to overrule demurrer
holding city of Memphis and three wa
ter commissioners not liable in damage
suits brought about by alleged bad
water conditions over year ago, out
of which a suits grew, was completed
Saturday at noon and the case taken
under advisement by Circuit Judges
Laughlin. Pittman and Capell, who sat
jointly on the case The argument last
ed seven days.
Suits against the city, the water COM
missioners and the superintendent of
the waterworks were filed by a parties
alleging deaths. sickness and general
bad effects from drinking polluted wa
ter. The total sum asked is over ST.
500 900
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
Mouths Water When
Scores See LiQILOr

Nine quarts and IL pinls Of bottled
in bond liquor brought into the police
station Friday shordy after noon set
scores Of mou'hs to watering and as
many neCks craning. Coppers and ci-
villains alike elared at the precious fluid
as it was passed through the marblcd
halls and stored away in the vault
Accompanying the whisky We're Po-
lice Inspector Bee, Detective Chief Grif-
fin and Detective Sergeant Carpenter,
bringing in tow jim Palace. Greek, pro-
rrietor of restaurant at 50 South
Front street The officers say they
found the Rooze behind a false panel
under showcase In Palaces establish
ment.
Palace was dockctpd on charge Of
violating the state liquor law and fed
eral prohibition agents Immediately be-
gan an Investigation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
DANv|LLE, Ky, BOY,
KIDNAPPED, BACK;
NOW IN HOSPITAL

nANNILLE Ky, April 17.--Willie II.
Trimhe years old who was kid
naped from near his home IN Park
place, "a suburb last night, returned
home at y o'clock this morning with
his skull fractured. He was taken i'm
medlately to a hospital. where his con-
ditiOn is said TO be serious
The lad. while In semiconscious
condition, told his parents Of his abduc-
tton and mlstfeatment He said negro
and white man seized him and carried
him into a nearby corn field, where the
white man struck him on the head with
n hammer.
This morning the boy said he awoke
in an old barn near his home. Further
details OF his experience are lacking
until his condition Is improved.
Citizens searched for the boy all night
Attention OF the searchers now Us dl-
rected in finding the kidnapers,
The father does not believe that ran
som was the object Of the KIDNAPPING.
He is OF the opinion that enmity actu-
ated Il, declaring he has had trouble
with number Of men recently.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
NOTED BRITISH ACE
is VISITOR in CITY

Capt. William Beaver, British aviator
with a record of 19 German planes to
his credit, arrived in Memphis Satur-
over commercial flying conditions. He
intends entering commercial aviation
but as yet is undecided on location.
capt. Beaver visited the Memphis
Aerial company and later in the day
was shown about Memphis by G. G.
Garrison, president
Among the first British aviators
Capt. Beaver early saw action against
the Germans. Officially he was cred
tied with 10 Hun machines, but downed
others which fell behind the enemys
own lines. He was personally decorated
by King George.
Capt. Beaver had no announcement
to make as regards his location in
Memphis or adjacent territory
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
EpWOrth League To
Install Officers

Installation of the newly elected Of
ficers Of the Epworth League will fea :
ture the Sunday evening service at
Galloway Memorial Methodist church.
The installation sermon will be preached
hy Rev. f. =. Jones, pastor. OFFICERS
TO be installed are:
Ralph Day. president Albert Traylor,
yire.p president; Miss Nicie Hurley, su-
nerintendent OF first department.; Miss
Bessie Trayor superintendent Of sec
ond department; winston Boiling, SUI
nerintendent of third department; Miss
EeIma Jamison superintendent Of fourth
denartment Mrs. p. w, Day, secretary,
and Paul Day, treasurer.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
new PAINT HOUSE
TO LOCATE HERE

Memphis has been selected as a dis
quarters will be opened here MAY /
by Lowe Brothers paint company, of
Dayton, Ohio, according to announce
ment by Mark Fenton, of the industrial
division Chamber of Commerce. Sat
urdaE The company's warehouse viii
be located at South Front street and
Nettleton avenue. Floor space to be
used will be about 5000 feet.
Representatives will be in Memphis
within a few days to begin operations
here. Lowe Brothers have houses In
various ,centers of the country, Their
territory will be furnished with paints,
varnishes and other products.
According to D, A. Kohrs communi-
cation to Mr.. Fenton, a large volume
of business is anticipated in the tri-
states.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
ATTACKS COURT ORDER

Seeking n supersedeas TO set aside
that portion of the divorce decree
granted Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson Tay-
lor from Dr G. II. Taylor which gives
her from the doctors estate alimouy
and counsel fees pendente lite. Judge
Francis Fentress, has filed brief with
the court OF civil appeals for DR.. Tay-
lOr. Copies Of the brief were received
in Memphis Saturday from Jackson.
Tom
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
EplCOrth Program
To Be PreDGred

program for the Epworth League
summer conference. 10 be held at Rim
Icy. Tenn. June 1918. Is to be prepared
Monday by the program committee for
the conference Epworth League at the
Y. NJ. c. 4 building
Rev, L. II Estes. pastor of st. Paul
Methodist church. and president Of the
Memphis Conference Epworth League
will preside ~ the meeting OF the pro-
gram committee. Members OF the COM
mittee are: Miss Irene Holt. of Milan.
Tenn, Miss Eva May Bowman. OF
Memphis; w, n. Brown. OF Martin,
Tenn. and w. w. Ellis, of Capleville,
Tenn.
Last year the summer conference was
. pronounced success and this year II
is hoped to provide even n more helm
ful program for Epworth League work
ers than last year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
CHARGE MURDER
TO LLOYD GEORGE

CORK, Ireland. April t7.-charues OF
wilful murder against Premier Lloyd
George we-- brought In the verdict OF
the Jury In the inquest into the death
Of Mayor MacCurtaln, OF this city, as.
ssssipated last month, which vas rem
dered today.
The verdict also charges Vseount
French, lord lieutenant OF Ireland; Ian
Macpherson, former chief secretary,
and several police inspectors with mur.
der,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
GOES TO ST. LOUIS.

Sam d. Fuson publicity agent for
the Chamber of Commerce. win leave
Saturday night for ST, Louis as the
herald Of the local delegation which
will attend the Mississippi Valley Wa
terways Transportation convention and
the Mississippi Valley association con-
venton which opens there next Mon
day.
Twenty other Memphians will follow
Sunday. Important measures are TO
be discussed at these meetings.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
PHESBYTERY TO MEET
NEXT AT FLORENCE

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, April II. (Spl.) }
The spring meeting cf the North Ala .
bana presbytery Of Southern Presby
terian church came to an endNSesterday
afternoon after Florence had been elect q
ed as the place for the fall meeting In
October. The session Of the presbytery
which was held in the First church
here were tho best attended in several
years, and there was unusual interest
and enthusiasm among the delegates.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
MULE CAUSES ROW
AND DAVIS IS SHOT

Van Davis, 397 Driver street, received
three gun wounds Friday in Lepanto,
Ark. when he got into an argument
with another negro over a mule. They
were arguing about the ownership Of
the mule, when the unidentified negro
pulled a gun and commenced firing.
Three of the bullets took effect in
the chest, arm and face. Davis is in
serious condition at the General hos
pital.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
THE MEANEsT MAN.

Tom Estes, automobile dealer, says
the meanest man he ever met was the
fellow who came to his place Of bust
ness several days ago. said he wanted
TO buy car. was shown every car IN
the house: then borrowed Toms coat
and has never returned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
HEARST IS SUSTAINED

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE ship
ping boards motion TO dismiss William
Randolph Hearst's suit for an iniunC-
tion to prevent the sale Of the % for
mer German liners was overrulcd today
prcme court.
The court sustained Mr. HCarsts
right As Il taxpayer TO maintain the
suit. The shipping board probably viii
appeal.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
~, &. & st. L. MOUes
Passenger offices

]. G.. Galloway. division passenger
agent for the ~, G. & st. l.. railroad,
announces that the division passenger
office is TO be moved to the sixth floor
OF the Union and Planters Bank build .
Ing May /, where It will be located in
quarters adjoining the offices Of John
G. Ryan, general agent for the n, G.
& St l.,
The division passenger agents OF the
N, c. & ST. L. and the Cotton Belt
railroads have occupied the same Of
Cotton Belt office will also be moved
as soon as a suitable location can be
found.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
ELECTION is HELD
IN SIX DISTRICTS

An election to name a magistrate to
filI out the uneXpired term of the late
Max Allen was held in COrdOva Fisher,
vile, Brunswick, Eads. Arlington and
Log Union Saturday, between 9 am.
and pm. Three candidates were in
the race-Bob Anderson who is operat-
ing Aliens store at Cordova: f. B.
Powell, who resigned as constable to
run for the office of magistrate, and r,
NJ Wellborn.
Persons in close touch with county
political affairs were predicting Satur-
day afternoon that Anderson was lead
ing the field by big vote They antici-
pated that Anderson would carry Cor
dova, Fisherville, Eads and possibly
Brunswick by big majOrities
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
Findnciers Seek
Report On Japan

WASHINGTON, April 17-Several in
quiries have reached the Japanese en-
bassy from financial centers in this
country regarding reported heavy fail
ures of commercial institutions in
Japan. The embassy has had no news
of any such failures nor has the state
department any information.
The last official reports from Japan
received several weeks ago. indicated
some local financial troubles. especially
in Osaki Shipbuilding interests We're
reported to be in financial distress and
japanese business had been suffering.
like that In other countries from the
economic disturbances resulting from
the world war.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
OPEN AGENCY HERE.

f. G. McLemore and c. w Bensinger.
young life insurance men, have opened
and will engage In the life insurance
business, according to announcement
Saturday by Mrk Fenton OF the indus
trial division Of the Chamber Of
Commerce. They have the agency here
for the Philadelphia Life Insurance
COmDanV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
BRIToN IS VISITOR.

NEW YORK. April l7.-Maj. Gen. Sir
Charles " +. Townshend. hero Of
Kut- FL -Amara," where his surrounded
months against the Turks, was in New
York today the first stop of an Anieri-
can tour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
ACCEPTS SENTENCE.

Motion for a new trial filed by \. T..
Hebert, convicted Of larceny and re-
cciving stolen properly, was withdrawn
SATURDAY, and Hcbort accepted the sem
tenCe imposed upon him by jury
which tried his case last week. 'fhe
jury fixed his punishment at 10 days in
the workhouse.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
SERMON ON HOSPITAL.

Hospital day will be- observed at the
Second Methodist church sunday. with
a stirring sermon by the pastor. pr.
f. H. Cumming who will take as his
subject: "Thc Next Thing At night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
NIGHT WATCHMAN HURT.

II. Harrison GEO Arkansas street.
night Waterman for the Masterbilt
Homes. Inc. was painfully wounded in
the leg Saturday at am, when a
pistol dropped from his pocket and ex-
ploded lie was carried TO st Joseph's
hospital in Thompson Bros. ambulance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
RELIEF WORKERS SAFE.

. CONSTANTINOPLE, April H., tBy the
Albciated Press. Through Mustapha
Kennal's nationalist government at An
pora. II was learned today that all the
american workers N ,SsIa hsatle IIHrdTSg' InditS
,fra and Aintab, which cities the
ora government has been unable to
n by wire, are Safe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
LEE GOES TO WORKS,

Arthur Ice negro, was sentenced to
n months aud % days IN First division
of criminal court saturday, when Judge
j. ia Richards Ovcrruled his motion
for new trial. Arthur was found
guilty OF housebreaking and larceny.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
CYCLONE AT ANNIsToN.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, April IT,
The cast shed Of the Woodstock furnace
at Anniston. Ala, was wrecked by n
terrific hurricane which swept over that
section late Friday night. killing Zeke
Hobson, negro laborer and injuring
three other men slightly.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
i. S. DEPARTMENTS
IN CONFLICT OVER
RED DEPORTATION
Proposed Impeachment of As
sistant Secretary Post Is
Not Partisan Or Political,
Lawrence Declares.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
The News 5cimitaSs SnecIaI Cora.
spondenk

WASHINGTON, April 17.-ConfIict
between the department of labor and
the department of justice as to the
proper n9 e!r.S course to be pursued in deport-
raised some fundamental questions that
may revive the whole matter of the
Justice or injustice OF the wholesale
ralds against reds and the efforts OF
the government to combat radicalism
The movement in congress to inquire
INTO the supposed friendlencss of Louis
r. Post, assistant secretary of labor,
10 aliens by cancelling warrants against
tnem issued by the department of jus
tlce, is by no means political or partl-
san. There are Democrats as well as
Republicans who are up in arms about
II. but 1t is unlikely that impeachment
proceedings will be begun. The action
Of Representative Mondell, Republican
floor leader, in asking Representative
Hoch, Republican, to withdraw his res
olution for impeachment was due to
desire to follow an orderly procedure
through the rules mommittee, instead of
being subjected TO the danger OF elm
nation on a point OF order in the house
itself.
Out of it impeachment proceedings
are not probable, but a thorough in
vestigation by a committee of congress
with an opportunity for Assistant Sec
retary Post to express his viewpoint is
contemplated, The facts are not doubt
ed but the viewpoint or attitude to-
ward aliens which the rather liberal
minded department of labor takes, as
opposed to the more or less conserva-
tive ideas of the department of justice,
has developed an interesting contro-
Versy.
Many Deportations Cancelled.
In the opinion of Democrats, as well
as Republicans, something is wrong. A
mistake has been made somewhere.
For instance, out of ,44S cases handled
Continued on Page IS, Column 1.)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17

sun sets today, 6:34 pm. Rises to.
morrow 5.24 am Moon rises. 5:O4
am. tonight Precipitation, none.
Teunessee-Sh Showers and thunder
storms probable. warmer in west.
Arkansas Probably rain, cooler IN
west portion.
Misstssippi-S Showers and thunder
storms probable, warmer in extreme
north portion
Kentucky-Prubably showers. some-
what warmer
louisiana Unsettled thunder storms
probable, cooler in northwest.
Oklahoma-Rain and cooler, freezing
in northwest, followed by fair and
cooler,
North and South Carolina. Georgia
and Florida-Cloudy. with local show
crs and thunder storms, not much
change in temperature
East Texas Unsettled. probably
showers in northeast portion. cooler in
north portion.
West Toxas-Gencrally fair except In
Panhandle; freezing and unsettled in
Panhandle; cooler except in extreme
southeast.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
sTaIS VI xiis sFsiER9

Twenty-four hours to noon, April IL.
Temperature
Hour. DIV hulh. Wet hnlh. Hnrnid,n
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-04-17
Weather Forecast

Showers and thun-
derstorms probable;
warmer.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-17

been started on enlarging the Grand street entrance to the armory and this year the cars can be taken in through this door. Everything will be in place Monday night. January 26. when the doors open for "New Britain's own auto show
 There will be concert and enter tainment every night. Lynch's or chestra will play on Monday, Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, and on Tuesday and "Wednesday nights the Charter Oak orchestra will furnish music. \ number of well known singers will render songs during the week
 A very neat program will be dis tributed during the show. It will con tain the advertisements of New Brltaln's automobile dealers and the up-to-date merchats. There will also be q chart showing the spaces occu- pied by the auto men. The musical program for each evening of the show will also be contained. The commit tee in charge will hold an important meeting Monday night and complete arrangements for the big affair.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-17
AUTOMOBILE SHOW IS
 RAPIDLY. SHAPING UP

The big automobile show at thes state armory under the auspices ot Company M, State Guard, and Com pany I, Veterans corps, will open d week from Monday night and will continue for the remainder of the week afternoon and night. It will be one of the best shows in the state. The show last year attracted considerable attention throughout the state and automobile dealers from outside of the city have tried to secure space. The committee in charge feel that it is a New Britain show and lccal automo- bile men should have the space. Practically every inch of space has been sold and the late corners will be disappointed. All of the latest models will be on exhibition and there will be a big display of accessories. A number of the local manufacturing concerns will have automobile sup plies and equipment on exhibition.
 The large hall will be handsomely attired. Electric lights will be used to add to the attractiveness. Work has
New Britain herald., 1920-01-17
tONS SUNDAY.

At FoN's theater Sunday evening will be shown two pictures of grea1 merit. Tom Moore in "One of the Finest and Blanche Sweet in "Mis- taken Identity" Both of these pie tures are the best examples of screen acting and photography. Both stars are among the most popular on the silver sheet today and an evening Of excellent entertainment is offered There will be several short subjects including travel, news and comedy FoN's orchestra under the leadership of David Matheson and assisted by Miss Dufour at the only concert or san in New Britain will give pro- gram containing numbers from the latest Broadway productions. Seats for the Sunday evening performance are on sale Saturday evening. Here after Sunday evening tickets may be purchased any evening during the week.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-17
LYCEUAI THEATER.

The last chance is offered tonight to see the well-balanced bill of vaudeville and moving pictures at the Lyceum theater.
 The feature picture is "The Valley of the Giants" starring Wallace Reid. The vaudeville bill is headed by Chief Eat Fam, the Mexican knife -tlIrower.
 For Sunday night a big feature bill has been arranged. Mabel Nor mand. in When Doctors Disagree,' '' and June Elvidge. ill ':,The Oakdalc Affair." are the two leaders, and in addition a Smiling Bill Parsons Com edy, the Ford Weekly and other spe- cia1 pictures will be shown. Professor Cur1ey's Jazz Band has q big musical program for tomorrow night.
 On Wednesday. Pauline Frederick in Paid in Full,' and four big acts of vaudeville will be the bill for one day only.