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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
FINGER PRINT ON
TRANSOM CAUSES
PAIR TO CONFESS
BARRIERS Admit They Robbed
Employers Shop, When
Sleuths Explain Mystery of
Criminal Identification.

Finger prints on the transom OF
q door Of the American barber shop
Fisher building, Main street and
Madison avenue, when the place was
robbed of $3.50 Saturday night, re-
suited Monday in the arrest and
confession of Robert Costello, 972
McLemore avenue, and Thomas Cox,
355 Carroll avenue, BARRIERS en-
ployed in the shop.
The pair is charged with house.
breaking and larceny. j. A. Karls,
the proprietor of the barber shop,
said he did not intend to prosecute
the men, but police entered their
names on the docket.
Quick work by Lieut.. Paul Wag-
gener, Of the police Identification
bureau, and Detective Sergeants w.
j. Joyce and John Long, resulted in
solution of the robbery in record
time.
Karls discovered his shop had been
entered late Saturday night. He re-
ported to police. Joyce and Long
Investigated. They reported several
transom, to Lieut.. Waggener. He
photographed the prints and procur-
ed the wood bearing the telftale
marks ------
Costello and Cox saw the detec-
tives working. They asked ques-
tons and were explained the work.
ings of the finger print identifica-
ton system. After Joyce and Long
left the shop they returned all Of
the money to Karls.
Costello and Cox were arrested
Monday morning. They signed con-
fessions to the robbery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Ouch! Thief Sure
Took joy Out Of
This Mans Home

There is one delta planter a resi-
dent of Memphis, whose long face
Monday was not due altogether to the
decline in cotton prices. Indeed he
was the victim Of a most depressing
theft.
Numerous friends Monday, too,
wore long faces. The planter in
question, who makes his home in one
of the fashionable districts in East
Memphis. sorrowingly told several to
whom he had promised Christmas
gifts that 1t had been stolen, Yes,
stolen, the 600 quarts of 10 Black
burn, eight years in the wood.
Police several days ago were told
OF the theft. The planter stored the
600 quarts before probition and Vol
stead lazy became fixtures In the av-
erage Americans lexicon. He PLAN
ned o mighty Christmas. Several
days ago he went to the cellar pre-
paratory to bringing upstairs a bottle
for an inaugural nip. Alas and alack
when he opened the first case it was
empty. Further investigation re-
vealed that every case had been
rlfled.
1t was the opinion of this planter
that the thief had been charging the
500 bottles for several months. There
may have been no cannon to the
right or the left, of the thief when the
crime occurred, but there would
have been one in his face Monday
had the delta man known his iden-
tity. A chauffeur is suspected.
Yes" said one Of the friends who
had been promised, someone is al
ways taking the JOY out Of life"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
HARDING MAKES
BRIEF SPEECH AS
CONGRESS OPENS
Friends Greet President
as He Takes Seat as Sena-
tor-ACcedeS to Demand to
Make Address.

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a day Of
cooperation and friendly relations
between the White House and con-
gress was forecast by President elect
Harding today in q short address
from the floor of the senate.
Though disclaiming any desire to
criticize the present administration,
Mr.. Harding declared II one OF the
ambitions OF his four years as chief
executive to insure better team work
, between the two branches of the
government.
The third and final session of the
Sixty sixth congress began with
President Harding in his seat
in the senate. The galleries began
to fill early in the day and were
crowded when the gavels Of Vice
President Marshall and Speaker Gill
lett fell promptly at noon.
Mr.. Harding was surrounded i'm
mediately by a crowd of senators
who shook his hand and clapped him
upon the back. The president elect
welcomed his admirers with a broad
smile.
His speech, which did not touch
on detailed questions of policy, was
delivered by the president elect in
response to an ovation that greeted
him when he wnt to the senate
chamber in his capacity as a sena-
tor and answered to the opening roll
call. After hearing Mr.. Harding the
senate then adjourned without trans
acting any business to await COM
municatibn from President Wilson.
Il am pleased at this greeting by
fellow. members of the senate" said
Mr.. Harding. There Is still greater
satisfaction in having this oppor-
tunity to say to you informally some
of the things in my heart which I
could utter in no other way. / rec
ognize that l am here today under
somewhat unusual circumstances,
and there is delicacy about 1t that
one in my position can not escape
except through some form of self
effacement which does not seem
quite possible.
Il want to express today the wish
Of a colleague for the confidence and
the cooperation of the members of
this body in the four years which
begin next March 4. do not limit
this sincere request to this side Of
the aisle. One can not promise
agreement in all things with an OPP
posite party which is sometimes in
SAotoAAtiJ WiuhEt uut we may Ilnu
common ground in the spirit of SER
vice, and hope for that agreeable
and courteous and ofttimes helpful
relationship With the opposite side
which has added to the delights Of
fellow service during the past six
years.
I'VE are facing no easy task. We
have our full part in the readjust-
ment of human affafra affar fha
world tumIat. We have our tasks at
home, we have our part in the in
evitable work of the civilized world
am sure that the necessity of wise
solution will inspire US to work to-
gether, to take common counsel. to
be tolerant of one another and give
the best which is in all Of us to at
tain the ends which become our re-
public at home and will maintain
its high place among the nations OF
the earth"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
LODGE SPOKESMAN
FOR COMMITTEE IN
CALL ON WILSON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-presidenk
wilson did not indicate today to the
congressional committee whether he
would address congress ternorrow u
person. He simply told the commits
tee, which called at the White Hol,aa
70 inform him congress was in ses-
sion, that he would Communicates
with" congress.
The president received the con-
gressional committee standing in the
blue room. Former Speaker CharnD
Clark said the president walked into
the room 'briskly," but with a cane.
Senator Underwood, of Alabama.
the Democratic leader in the senate.
described the president as being Elm
very good spirits" and as looking
very we'll"
The president did not shake hands
with the members of the commit
tee. After the senator's and repre-
sentatives had assembled In the blue,
room, the president came from an
adjoining room and stood Just inside
the doorway. Greetings were ex-
changed and the president announced
that he would communicate with
congress tomorrow. The COMMITTEES
then left.
Representative Mondell said the
president as he entered the blue room
remarked that 1t was necessary to
use his third leg" Senator Lodge. OF
Massachusetts,. the Republican lead
er, who led the fight against the
peace treaty, acted as spokesman for
the committee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
CONSTANTINE To
RESUME SEAT ON
GREC|AN THRONE
KY The Assoeiated Press.

ATHENS. Dec. s-Returns from
the plebiscite held throughout Greece
yesterday which was to decide
whether former King. Constantine
would be recalled to the throne made
vacant by the death Of his son. King
Alexander, appear to indicate an
overwhelming majority in favor Of
Constantine resuming power as
king.
The vote is being counted as a
matter of Formally, for the plebis-
cite was considered farcial in this
city and the country at large. Re-
ports from the nation generally al
ready indicate a majority of 100000
in favor OF the return of Constan-
tine and claims made that the entire
electorate of 100000 voted for him.
Definite returns from Piraeus show
$4,000 in favor of Constantine and
only 900 against him.
Four million ballots were printed
for the plebiscite.
All arrangements have been made
for the return of Constantine from
Switzerland. 1t is pointed out in this
city by adherents of the former king
that the allies do not understand
that the people demand Constantine,
and are losing time writing notes."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
LEAGUE FIRM ON
CALLING HAND Of
SOUTH AMERICANS
Argeitina's Note Of With
draWal Received in Silence
When Read - Delegates
Criticize Action as Hasty.
BY NEWTON C. PARkE,
international News Service Staff
Corraspondent.)

GENEVA, Dec. 6.-Argentina's
note containing the demands which
must be met to keep her in the
league of nations, was read by
President Paul Hymans on the as
sembly at today's open assembly
| session. and was received in silence.
President Hymans made no COM
ment further than to express regret
over the action taken by the South
American republic The Argentine
delegation, headed by Honorio
Pueyrredon, foreign minister Of Ar
gentina was absent
Before the assembly session open
ed, DIR. Pueyrredon made the fol-
lowing statement to the International
News Service:
THE Argentine delegation will not
attend today's session. We consid-
er that we have finished and are
ready to depart for Paris. The peo-
Pile of Argentina will support our
decision to withdraw from further
participation in the affairs Of the
league of nations"
Argentina's note had been deliver
ed on Sunday after DIR. Pueyrredon
on Saturday had consented to hold
1t up for a short time.
Immediately after tho reading OF
Argentina's note President HvmanS
Continued on Page s, Column ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
SOmerDiLLe Man
Near Death From
Auto Accident

Physicians at the Presbyterian
hospital Monday declined to specu-
late upon the prospect Of recovery
from injuries received in an automo-
bile accident by r. l.. Jones, of Som
ervfile, Tenn, son of Calvin Jones,
prominent merchant and planter, I'M
til an X-ray examination revealed
the extent of his injuries.
Mr.. Jones, with his wife, Miss SAL
lie Horton, a teacher In Memphis
6ohosEs.a ana Ernest Parott, Of Cor
dova, a nephew Of Mr.. Jones, were
coming to Memphis from Somerville
in an automobile, when the car in
which they were riding collided with
another car on Holmes avenue at
2:3O o'clock Sunday afternoon,
None OF the other occupants of the
car was seriously injured. The i'm
pact OF the collision threw Mr.. Jones
against the Windshield. which cut a.
vein in his neck and caused him to
bleed profusely. When Thompson
Brothers ambulance reached the
scene of the accident the injured man
was very weak and was taken to the
Presbyterian hospital where he was
given attention. 1t appeared, In adj
dition to other injuries, Mr.. Jones
was suffering from a fracture of the
skull and an x-ray examination was
to be made Monday to ascertain the
extent of his injuries.
The accident occurred near the en-
trance to Shelby county Workhouse
MIR. Parrot is said to have obtained
the number OF the car that caused
the accident, but it was not given to
the police, as he left soon after the
accident for his home at Cordova.
The car was said to have been trav-
cling at rapid rate.
Relatives OF Mr.. Jones residing in
Memphis are Miss Susie Jones' a sis
ter; Calvin, Tom and Misses Annie,
Mildred and Susie, cousins.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Hundreds Send Letters
To Mnn Who KnOUs !"

i to Alexander. care of The News
Scimitar."
Remember, Alexander win answer
only a limited number of questions
each day, taking them as they come.
The first will be published in the
tuesday editions of The News Scini-
tar, following Alexander's opening
performance at the Lyric. Positively
no one has access to the letters re-
ceiVed. As they reach the office OF
The News Scimitar they are placed
under lock and key and will remain
there until delivered to the psychic.
Alexander, by whatever peculiar
talent Of thought transference or
mysterious force 1t may be, answers
questions on all subjects except Of
criminal nature.
Write your question briefly and
as legibly as possible, signing your
full correct name and address. I'm
less this Is done your question win
be disregarded. Under his contract
with Manager Frank Gray, Of the
Lyric theater and The News Scinaf-
tar, Alexander Is only permitted 10
respond to queries during his per-
Torrance at the theater and through
the columns of The News Scimitar
No private interviews or audiences
will be granted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Gems And Money
Loot OF Thieves

Thieves who entered the home Of
B. Ettindorf, 474 Mosby avenue, took
$50 and Sc in old coins, but passed
up three valuable watches. These
were on Ettindorf's dresser.
w. L. Eichberg, 502 South Park
day reports his home entered and his
trousers, containing $50. taken.
A diamond ring, pearl necklace and
a coat are reported stolen from Mrs.
Henry R. Delmotte of the Pontotoc
hotel
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
SHIELDS TALKS WITH
PALMER ABOUT JUDGE
Rv JEssE 4. coTTRELL

WASHINGTON, Dec. Con re-
quest of the attorney general, Sena-
tor Shields today called at the de-
partment of justice in regard to the
nomination of federal judge for the
Western district of Tennessee
Pressed for a statement in regard to
the conference, Senator Shields said
that he called upon request of the
attorney general, and that the situa-
ton was gone over in confidence and
that he could give out nothing in
regard to it.
Ttt became known today that a
nomination will be sent to the sem
ate one day this week and that the
choice of the president will be John
D. Martin, of Memphis, or Congress-
man Finis J. Garrett of the Ninth
district. Those specializing on the
autcome have picked Mr.. Garrett as
the choice Of the president and con-
slider his chances more favorable
than those of Mr.. Martin. Senator
Mcclellan has been urging Mr.. Mar
tin mistakenly for several months
and feels confident that he will be
named though he would not be
surprised should the president nomi-
nate Mr.. Garrett, who Is close to ad-
ASSAANNs
upon by the president as one of the
most capable men in congress, so it
is said.
Senator Shields has thus far re-
Trained from indorsing anyone for
the place, but it is known that ow-
ing to his long intimacy with Mr..
Martin he would be pleased to see
him appointed, but whether the new
Judge is either Mr.. Martin or Mr..
Garrett he will do all in his power
to secureh is confirmation, which will
be an important factor since Sena-
tor Shields is on the judiciary COM
mittee.
1t is thought that Mr.. Martin or
Mr.. Garrett are the only men who
could be confirmed. Already num-
Der of probable candidates to succeed
Mr.. Garrett in congress are men,
toned, among them being Hillsman
Taylor and Judge r. E. Maiden.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
THANKSGIVING CUTS
PRODUCTION OF. COAL

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-Produc-
ton of bituminous coal during the
week ended Nov. q totaled 11,416,000
tons, compared with 11,721.O0O tons
the previous week, according to the
weekly statement issued by the geo.
logical survey. The statement added,
however that this was the largest
production in any Thanksgiving
week in the last four years.
Production of anthracite coal for
the week was 1,692,000 tons, de-
crease of 2S3,O00 tons from the pre-
vious week, which was caused wholly
ky general observance OF Thanks
giving day, the report said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
EARLY PEACE IN
IRELAND SEEN BY
DUBLIN WORKERS
fRx the Associated Press

DUBLIN, Dec. 6.-Determined ef-
forts to bring about an early peace
in Ireland are being made here. Con-
versations have been In progress
more than a week and hope was
expressed last night by some of those
engaged in the negotiations that
within another week a tangible basis
OF settlement might be reached.
The chief intermediary at work is
the Rev. Patrick Joseph Clune,
bishop of Perth, Australia, who, II is
understood, has been asked by Pre-
mier Lloyd George to sound out Sim
Fem sentiment, and prepare, IL pos
sible, the ground on which found
alton for the peace edifice can be
reared
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
YEGGs GET $4,000.

FALKLAND, Okla. Dec. 6.--Approxi-
mately $1,000 in cash was obtained by
robbers who last night dynamited the
safe of the First National bank Of Fair
land. Two charges of dynamite were
used. Three men were seen to leave
the bank by a citizen, who exchanged
shots with them. The men were trailed
to a railroad track south OF the city
and II is believed they escaped on a
freight train. No one was injured In
the firing. Although the vault con-
tained many other valuables, only cash
was taken.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
DON'T ANSWER"
SAYS JOHNSON IN
PHONE KICK DRIVE
Commissioner Says Number
of Service Complaints
Would Indicate Service Is
Satisfactory.

Evidently a majority Of the peo~
pie of Memphis is satisfied with the
service being rendered by the tele-
phone company" said Commissioner
Horace Johnson, Monday. The evil
dence is the lack of interest being
manifested in the city's campaign
for complaints to present before the
state public utilities commission in
January.
I'VE have prepared nuestionnaires
covering all forms of neglect and i'm
proper service, and have asked users
of the service to report their COM
plants on these questionnaires. We
have provided notary so that the
information contained in these ques-
tionnaires may be sworn to without
cost to the affiant. Our case before
the commission will rest upon the
showing we make with these COM
plants. Yet to date, the people Of
Memphis have shown next to no in
terest in the request we have made
that we be given the benefit of their
experiences with the service.
Failed So Far.
TT is the peoples case which we
are trying to fight. If they come
to our aid we shall have a good
showing upon which to make our
fight for ruling compelling the
company to improve it's service. am
sure, from my own experience, that
there is enough inefficiency the
service to give us all the material
necessary for our fight. If all COM
plants were registered with us. so
far we have failed to receive re-
Spouse to our request commensurate
with the number of complaints which
we know could justly be made.
1T is the peoples fight; If they
wish to win it, they will give us the
cooperation we have asked by filing
their complaints in my office"
Blank questionnaires may be OBJ
tanned by application in person by
mail or telephone to Commissioners
Johnson's office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

lives of Memphis citizens. Many
persons are resolved to submit their
tantalizing doubts to the mystic au-
thority in the hope that they may re
forever dispellsd by few words.
II you want TO know whether your
love Is true to you, or what will be
the price OF eggs next week. or
whether your wife's mothers great
aunt Sarah is going to leave you her
money, or anything else under the
sun, just write this puzzling ques-
ton, seal 1t in an envelope. and mail
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Are You a Jolly old Bachelor
OYAYg YOna Man Minus Heart?

Goodfellows-Incosed find check for SIS 1t is pleas
ure for old bachelor salesman to give the kids boost
Merry Christmas to the youngsters. Cordially yours,
c. L. CURTIS
Dear Goodfelows-My daddy left two years ago. Since
shoes and clothes, for when go school the other
children make fun Of Will the Goodfelow please send
something to wear? ROBERT J.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
LABOR CH|EFTA|N
QUESTIONED AFTER
HOUSE IS BOMBED

MOUNT KIsCo, N. Y. Dec. ga
bomb explosion today wrecked the
front porch Of the home of Michael
Pitrello, wealthy building contractor.
Pitrello, aroused by the defamation
which shook the neighborhood, DASH
ed out of his house and fired five
shots after fleeing automobile.
Many windows in the vicinity were
shattered. but so far as known no one
was injured r,.
Later the head &C n, local labor
union was taken to police headquar-
tiers and questioned.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

her name just yet. ON withholding
1t for the big surprise, In the next
day or go, maybe tomorrow, there
will be more to this.
Dear Goodfellows-A few evenings
ago read in your paper the at
tached note. I am widow with q
little girl of my own. can not at
ford to give money, but will be glad
to help all | can with what l have.
l have baby shoes, hardly worn, and
clothes that my baby has outgrown.
If the Nttle girl mentioned in this
attached letter or any other children
can use these things ! will gladly
donate them. MRS. A. +.
With this note cGme clipping
containing an appeal from Virginia
May, who lives in q West Tennessee
country town. Virginia May asked
for colthes. Thank you. we certainly
can use those clothes.
with this check Is a prayer that
the Santa Claus spirit may reign
supreme this glorious Doc rs, 1920"
Such was the greeting from Good
fellows at Hotel Chisca who for
warded $33.
From Earle, Ark. George Jones
sends a contribution and declares
that he trusts the Santa Claus club
will secura enough money to give
to every needy child.
Mrs. w. NJ. Slack says: May the
dear little Riddles have the best
Christmas ever" She incloses
check for S..
Yum, yum, here is a contribution
which will just tickle those sweet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
-Four Killed, One
Hurt In Crash

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. g.
Four men were killed and Col. Rus
sci B. Harrison, son of the late Pres
ident Benjamin Harrison, was seri-
ously injured when an automobile in
which they were riding was struck
by traction car at a crossing near
here yesterday. Mr.. Harrison, who
is local attorney, is expected to re-
cover
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
JUDGESH|P FIGHT
BETWEEN MARTIN
ANDE. ]. GARRETT
President Wilson viii Name
Federal Judge in Few Days,
Says Report = Mcclellan
Backs Martin.

Information received in Memphis
Monday from reliable sources indi-
Gated that President Wilson would
nominate a federal Judge for West
Tennessee within the next few days.
It was said to be probable that the
nomination would be made Tuesday.
The next most interesting Ieveia-
ton was that the fight for the POSI-
ton had narrowed down to q con-
test between FINS J. Garrett, OF
Dresden. representative in congress
from the Ninth district, and John
d. Martin, Memphis lawyer, who has
the backing of Senator Mcclellan,
Senator Shields has made no recon-
mendation, but it is known that he
is personally friendly TO Mr.. Martin,
but it is not believed that he will
oppose the confirmation of Mr.. Car
rett in the event of his nomination.
1t is evident that Mr.. Martin Is
the only Memphis, lawyer that is re-
ceiving consideration.
Representative Garrett has been In
Washington for the past ten days OF
two weeks and 1t is understood that
his friends have been pressing MS
claims for consideration. Senator
Mcclellan also has been in Washing
ton for about a week pressing the
claim of Mr.. Martin.
Tumulty in Fight.
In the event Of the nomination OK
Mr.. Martin he would have the sup.
port Of both senators from Tennes'
see. In the event of the nomination
Of Mr.. Garrett he would have at
least the acquiescence Of the sena-
tors, II is believed, and the support
Of some of his Republican colleagues
who have served with him for
number of years in the congress.
Mr.. Garrett and Attorney General
Palmer served together in the house
for six years and Mr.. Garrett and
Joe Tumulty, secretary to the pres1.
dent, are close friends. In the event
of Mr.. CARROTS appointment much
OF the credit will go to Mr.. Tumulty
whose recommendation would In
such event take precedence over the
recommendation Of Senator Nickel
lar.
Reports have been. current for
some time that Mr.. CARROTS friends
had arranged for his confirmation
with the Republican senator's and
that he needed only the nomination.
On the other hand, Senator Nickel
lar has not given UP the fight for
Mr.. Martin and his friends believe
his chances for confirmation in the
event of appointment are equally as
favorable as Mr.. CARROTS. y,