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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19

headquarters show wires on two OF the
fire alarm boxes have been cut, ac-
cordlng to n city official Monday Where
this trouble has been experienced or
steps taken TO prevent such again were
not discussed.
Sunday night and Monday morning
proved rest periods for the volunteer
firemen. No alarms were turned IN
and the time for the greater part was
spent In drills and in the rockies be-
coming more familiar with the en-
gines.
Company II, of the national guard.
from Nashville. 100 strong. and ma
chine gun company from Knoxville COM
posed Of 30 men, arrived Sunday. They
were duartered in the court house for
the first night and were to be moved
late Monday 70 the first floor OF the
armory where quarters have been ar
ranged. The Nashville company is un-
der command of Capt Herschel ",
Meyers and the Knoxville unit under
Capt. Joseph j, Sneider; -
Addition OF these units brings the
total force here under AdJt.-Gen.
Sweeney to about 300 men. These men
will be used in patrol duty and TO
serve in any emergency that may arise;
The Red Cross chapter distributes
cigarets and other supplies to the SOL
diers.
In planning the meeting Of union men
at Italian hall II was stated that rep
resentatves OF the American Federation
of Labor would be In attendance ana
participate in the discussions. Just
what attitude they will adopt Is un-
certain.
Increased activity in the training Of
volunteer crews marked Sunday. w. B.
Bell Nashville. state fire prevention
commissioner: Clarence Goldsmith. as
sistant engineer Of the National Board
Of Fire Underwriters. OF Chicago: Leon
Smith. a member OF the executive board
of the same organization, and others
are serving as instructors. Drills, lad
der tests and virtually everything that
goes into effective fire fighting -
brought before the men.
patrol Of the residence sections by
volunteer watohmen now Is virtually
covering the entire city, Organization
meetings last week brought out many
volunteers and these are kept busy In
short shifts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
ShGmrOcks Skipper
Is GiUen Another
Chance At TiLLeT

SANDY HOOK, July 19.-Capt. Will
liam P. Burton will be given another
chance at the wheel of Shamrock ".
Sir Thomas Upton would not say
this afternoon what developments might
be expected after tomorrow's race wirn
the American defender Resolute for the
Americas cup, nor would he deny that
he and his associates on the steam
yacht Victoria had virtually decided to
remove Capt. Burton from the tiller of
in which Capt, Burton's handling Of
the Upton craft had been severely
criticized.
Sir Thomas was somewhat perturbed
when he. read in newspapers of plans
for supplanting Capt. Burton.
tomorrow, l understand" said Sir
Thomas this afternoon. after that I
cannot say, and, of course, l will not
talk about it,
1t was the general belief aboard the
Victoria today that Capt Burton had
challenger and that 1t had been grant
ed him.
Sir Thomas Upton, his friends and
advisers on cup matters on the steam
yacht Victoria today have all conf
dence in the ability Of the challenger
to defeat the Resolute,
Sir Thomas friends say that with a
stout wind Shamrock should show her
heels to Resolute which may have
trouble with her top hamper and rig
ging in heavy weather and that in
light airs, in which the defender shows
to best advantage, the Resolute can
not complete the course within the time
limit of six hours.
The mainsail of the Resolute has been
recut at the sail makers, at City Island
and will be bent on this afternoon. 1t
was new sail and showed signs Of
stretching after the wetting in last
Thursdays rain squall The stay sail
of the Shamrock has also been recut.
The race tomorrow will be over a 30
mile triangular course, 10 miles to
leg. Saturdays triangular contest
having been called off because the
sloops could not finish, the rules provide
that the race should be raced on the
next succeeding race day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
wilson AND cox
AGREE ON LEAGUE
AS GREAT ISSUE"
absolutely at 0ne," Says
President, in Accord as to
Meaning Of Platform, Nomi-
nee Asserts After Meetinu,

WASHINGTON, July 1e,-JJnitv of
opinion on the league of nations in
particular and the Democratic platform
IN general was acclaimed by Presi-
uent wilson and Gov. Cox in statements
published today treating of Yesterday !
conference at the White House.
president Wilson's statement said he
and the party nominee were absolute
" at one with regard to the great is
sue M q the league Of nations" and that
Mr.. Cox rs ready to be the champion
IN every respect of the honor of the
world"
Gov. Cox, in summarizing the results
OF the conference, said it brought out
that he and the president ARE agreed
as to the meaning and sufficiency of
the Democratic platform and the duty
OF the party in the face of threatened
bad faith. to the world in the name of
America"
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic
candidate for vice-president, who also
participated in the conference, which
lasted about an hour, said Splendid ac-
cord" was shown in the conversations
between Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Cox.
Party leaders here expressed satisfac-
ton today over the results of the 54-
hour visit of Gov. Cox to the capital
In addition to the conference with Pres
iident Wilson, the nominee saw a num-
Der Of senators. representatives aid
other officials before departing for Co.
lumbus late yesterday.
Satisfactory" Says Wilson.
The statement issued by the president
follows:
'The interview was in every respect
most satisfactory and gratifying. l
found that | indeed already know, and
what Gov Cox has let the world know
in his speeches, that he and l were alb
solutely as one in regard to the great
issue of the league of nations and that
he is ready to be the champion in every
respect of the honor of the nations and
the secure peace of the world. Gov.
Cox will have the vigorous support of
an absolutely united party and, l am
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19

Another meeting Of the firemen for
roll call was held Monday morning.
Leaders declare they are just marking
time TO see what Is done by the Trades
and Labor Council. Absolute unity still
prevails among the men, according to
members Of the union,
Rumors to the effect that prejudice
is being shown by some concerns where
former firemen have sought positions
could not he verified. Firemen inter-
viewed knew nothing OF such action on
part Of business men. Several OF the
former members Of the department al
ready have secured other employment.
Under the vacation plan. II adopted,
managers OF plants that vacation at
this time would be agreeable and as
individuals they will take time off. I'm
der this rulc II would prevent any
strikes and as the action would be one
OF individual rights. II would not be
subject, according to union men, to
court injunction action.
From meetings OF unions Sunday and
gatherings Monday. sentiment against
the city administration is increasing.
Refusal Of right to maintain union
in the fire department has been con-
strued as against organized labor IN
general and interviews with several
crafts Monday showed unrest but with
out a definite plan OF action.
II the radical element should dom
mate the council meeting Monday
night. II would mean a strike. How
ever, such a move would be delayed by
reason that several of the unions would
have to submit the matter back to
memberships on a referendum vote. \
few OF the unions vest powers to call
strikes in the council delegates.
Should the socalled conservative ele-
ment dominate the meeting, union lead
ers pointed out that a vacation plan
was almost inevitable and that even
the leaders of many Of the crafts would
be powerless to stop such move.
Bitter criticism of the city adminis-
tration. even to the extent that the
volunteer flremen were forgotten, was
heard from every angle at union head
quarters in Italian hall, because Of i'm
portation OF troops Declarations from
union men were to the effect that no
matter what comes there will be no
violence Of any nature.
Reports To police stations and nr"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
PUBLISHERS ARE TO
DISCUSS SHORTAGES
Lack of Paper, Labor, Coal
and Cars Chief Topics.

ASHEVILLE, n. c., July 19.-Short-
age OF print paper, labor, coal and
freight cars will command all the at
tention Of the Southern Newspaper
Publishers association during their
three-day convention which opened
here this morning. The discussions
were opened by j. H. Allison, Of Fort
Worth, Texas. in his address as presi-
dent.
Closer cooperation Among publishers
along the lines Of buying and distrlbu-
tlon and uniform methods Of shipping
and routing have been suggested as
preliminary steps in the solution of the
problems. He predicted that the pub
fishers will turn to the next congress
for relief from the ominous newsprint
scarcity through legislation that would
render government aid in establishing
new pulp mills on the Western coast
and in Alaska for the manufacture Of
white print paper from the available
timber In those regions
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
REDS READY TO TALK
PEACE WITH POLAND

= LONDON, July 10. CBy the Associated
Press,)-The British government today
received a note from the Russian soviet
government saying Russia was prepared
to agree to an armistice and to make
peace with Poland
The note was sent by George Tchitch-
erin, the foreign minister, in reply to
the British proposal for an armistice
and peace conference.
In the note the soviet government
made fresh proposition, which is un-
der consideration by the British cabi-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19

Jonn b. Edgar, fire and police COM
missioner, expressed himself Monday as
being made by men both in Memphis
aand from other cities who are applying
Tor admission to the new department.
Very rapid progress is being made in
recruiting men for permanent places
and additional men are filing applica-
tons hourly. A very large percent
age of these men, Mr.. Edgar says,
nave had previous experience.
:. Leon l.. Wolf, member of the Ma
tional Board of Fire Underwriters, is
expected to reach Memphis Tuesday
and work Of organizing a permanent
training school for firemen will be
taken up.
The work Of training volunteers and
those who have been accepted for per-
manent places has already begun, under
the direction of w. B. Bell, state fire
prevention commissioner, of Nashville;
j. w. Fisher, chief of the fire depart
ment at the Nashville powder plant;
Capt. E. T. Holman, of Nashville. who
plant. and Clarence Goldsmith, assist
ant chief engineer of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters.
These experts are visiting the va
rious engine houses daily and instruct
ing volunteers in the proper handling
them into shape so that they will be
able to meet any emergency.
Volunteers Quick.
Considerable surprise has been cx-
pressed by these officials as by Chief
Fftzmorris, of the local department, at
the rapidity with which the volunteer
flremen have grasped rudiments of their
new work. This training will be con-
tinued until Mr.. Wolf arrives Tues
day when a more thorough and per-
manent training school will be estab-
lished.
Mayor Paine, since the old flrem 81
cleft their posts, has taken an active
part In Nthe reorganization of the new
department and is devoting all of his
time to assisting Commissioner Fdgar
The mayor visits all fire stations at
least once every "a hours and has been
highly impressed with the manner In
which the new men have taken to
their work.
= Sunday night, just about midnight
She mayor accompanied by his se9,e
tary, Clifford Davis, stopped at Fire
Station No. 10, on East Iowa street
Two policemen and Capt. McWhorter
were the only men down stairs, the vol
unteer firemen having retired. For the
benefit of the mayor an alarm was
sounded, while Davis and the mayor
held their watches. In just 30 sec
Pnds after the gong tapped the men
mad the truck out of the house.
Only one former member of the fire
department has applied for a position
ind he was informed that his services
we're not needed. Commissioner Edgar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19

pleted In 10 days. "Dopers" are treated
to asdouble dose for the first few days.
This Is followed by pellets half NOR
phine, half strychnine. Then all strych-
nine is substituted, the "fiend" not
knowing when the change is made and
the dope cIt off
Statistics show that, despite the hor-
ror tales Of death by a cutting off OF
neral OF this kind TO be held at the
workhouse stil is in the future. Every
one treated so far has come away bet
ter physically than they went in, and
absolutely cured of the dope habit.
Sometimes they DO not stay cured.
They get with old associates, and be-
gin the habit all over. But the crav-
ing that prompts them to do so is
imaginary, and not at all a physical
necessity. II they're sent back to the
workhouse, they are forced to 60 all
through the usual treatment again.
Addicts usually are fined $25 on va
grancy charges. II they are not paid
out they must work this fine out at
40 cents a day They get this allow
ance. In addition to food and lodging
In the 60 odd days they remain. the
cure Is effected.
Morphine addicts lead all others by
a big margin. The cocaine habit needs
no prolonged treatment. Physicians ex-
plain that a jubilee in cocaine is a
great deal like an old d-fashioned jag
on whisky. There are bad effects for
a day or two-headache, dark brown
taste and the hangover.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19

That cures are effected is established
by report handed Monday to County
Commissioner e. w. Hale by Squire w.
l.. Kearney, superintendent of the work
house, Individual cases are contained
in the report which covers Is women
addicts confined in the workhouse.
Gain in weight Is the thing that tells
the tale of the cure. Every one OF
the 1S--some of whom have been in 30
days, others 60 days---has gained some
weight. Five pounds was the smallest
gain In one month. The largest was
by a months prisoner, a woman
who weighed 90 pounds when sent in,
and who at the end or 60 days weighed
159 pounds-a clear gain Of SO pounds.
A sister of the last-named prisoner
weighed only so pounds when received
60 days ago. She now weighs 125
pounds. gain of IS pounds
One woman, a 30-day inmate, weighed
120 when received. After working a
while. she was forced to undergo a
severe operation. In spite of this, at
the end OF one month she showed q
gain OF eight pounds.
Commissioner Hale includes the work.
house in his division of the county
among the three commissioners. Squire
Kearney is the boss there. John Cos
tello Is the steward who prepares the
menus which so fatten the dopers. w.
s. Scruggs is the bookkeeper, who fig
ures the gains in weight, and recent
gains have caused him to resort to the
adding machine.
The process of tapering off is COM
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
EIGHT ENTOMBED BY
EXPLOSION IN MINE

PITTSBURGH, Pa, July 19.--John
Luteman, night foreman, two firemen.
two bumpers and three laborors were
entombed by an explosion in the mine
Of the Union Galleries company at
Renton, IS miles from here, at $3.50
o'clock this morning. The explosion
blew the cage out Of the shaft, and as
soon as repairs to the hosting appa
ratus gan he made rescue crews from
the Hlnsburgh station Of the bureau
Of miHks and similar crews from adjoin-
ing coal properties will endeavor to try
TO find the men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
CY YOUNG JUMPS.

PETERSBURG, Va, July l9.-"Cy''
Young, the former Pittsburgh Pirate
pitcher last night jumped the Peters
burg Virginia league club. having ac-
cepted an offer with one of the clubs
of the Million Dollar" league.
Young has been the mainstay OF the
local club. and was regarded by many
as the premier hurler OF the circuit.
Following the jumping Of Young, war
rant was issued for the arrest OF ICY"
Pierce, scout for the independent league.
The warrant charges him with solicit
ing labor Illegally.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
CAMP PA|GN PLANS
ARE TAKEN Up BY
COX AND LEADERS
Nominee ConferS With Cum
mingS and National Com
mittee Members PreIimi-
nary to Big Conference.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July l9.-Confer-
ences on Democratic campaign plans
engaged Gov. Cox Immediately upon his
return today from Washington.
Homer ). Cummings. chairman, and
many members Of the national COM
mlttee, arrived today for the meeting
or the full committee tomorrow and
Kept Gov. Cox ensy with discussions OF
sselectlng campaign manager speak
ing tours. finances and other affairs.
GOV. Cox declined today to reply to
the statement of Senator Harding, his
Republican opponent calling for a
Dill or particulars of the governors con-
ference with President Wilson. Stating
ulat ne was very much pleased with
me results OF his talk with the presi-
dent, Gov. Cox reiterated, with respect
TO Mr.. Harding's statement, that he
would not engage in a wire debate with
the opposition.
I'm my speech of acceptance" said
the governor, Il will answer all that I
deem requires an answer"
Chairman Cummings had an after
noon engagement with the governor
who, with other members OF the ma
tional committee here, said no agree
ment on the management of the cam
paign had been reached II was stat
ed that Edmund II. Moore. the COVER
nor's floor manager at San Francisco
could have the craftsmanship If he de-
sired. but friends OF Mr.. Moore declared
he did not wish to serve in that ca
pacity.
The national committee is to meet
tomorrow morning for its first real
business session since the San Fran
cisco convention. A brief meeting was
held there but all important business
was deferred for tomorrow's, gathering
The committee will be entertained BY
Mrs, Cox at n buffet luncheon tomor-
row at the governors home
Many women newly elected to the
committee under the expansion rule
adopted at San Francisco. giving wom-
en- an equal number OF committee MEM
bership with men, are arriving for the
meeting tomorrow.
Returning from Washington today
with Gov. Cox was Franklin ID. Roose.
velt the vice presidential nominee, who
will remain for the committees meet
ing as guest at the executive man
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
ALLEN M'NAMARA GIVEN
RESPITE TO AUGUST 15
Allen Mcnamara. convicted of ass.

Allen McNamara convicted of = Mary Thompson,
In the penientiary under sentep h has
respite until Aug 49, by Gov A. according a telegram
ceved Monday from Nashville
fuller investigation
80 -
Thus McNamara's hope escaping
Impetus Recently the
closing
through Roberts, Immediately
the Allen MNamara
Memphis appealing to the
prisonment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
LLOYD WILL ATTEND
MISSISSIPPI MEETING

f. R. Lloyd, director Of the farm di-
Memphis, will attend the annual con-
vention of Mississippi county agents,
which convenes at the Mississippi Agri-
cultral and Mechanical college at
Starksville Miss, Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Lloyd said Monday that plans had
been made this year to have this ses-
sion Of the convention the best ever
held in the state and the outlook for
a successful meeting was very promis-
iuP
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
HARVEY HANNAH
TO TAKE STUMP
FOR GOV. ROBERTS

GALLATIN, Tenn, July 49, (Spl)-
Gov. Roberts is in Sumner county and
land during the day.
The governor spoke this morning at
Goodlettsville on his way here and
was heard by about 500 persons. He
spoke from the front porch of the resi-
dence of w. b. Myers and was intro
duced by G. w, Peay, one of the best
known citizens of that vicinity.
The governor was accompanied on his
drive from Nashville to Goodlettsville
this morning by Mrs. Roberts and Gen.
Harvey II. Hannah. The latter Is TO
take the stump for the governor at an
early date.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
FLOOR MANAGER FOR cox
DECLINES GUARDIANSHIP

YOUNGSTOWN. O., July 1s.--E. H.
Moore, Democratic national committee
man for Ohio and preconvention mana
ger for Gov. Cox. who returned to his
home here from San Francisco Sunday
night, said today he positively would
not accept the position OF chairman Of
the Democratic national committee and
manager OF Gov Cox's campaign for
the presidency.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
TWO HEARINGS DocKETED.

Two hearings are docketed before Ex-
aminer Hartman. OF the interstate COM
merce commission for July "a at the
Hotel Gayoso, involving claims for rep
aration against the federal railroad
claim for $1,0sOS9 and Blumenfeld
Co., Inc, have a claim OF S131,S4. James
$. Davant, commissioner for the Menu
phis freight bureau, viii represent each
of the shippers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
ShOWers Probable
Says Weather Man

Weather forecast for Memphis and
vicinity for Monday night and Tues
day is probable thundershowers.
The forecast for the river is the Mis-
sisslppi will not change much at Mem
phis but will continue to fall at Helena
during the next two days.
The river stage at Memphis Monday
morning was 1871. indicating a fall Of
z Of foot during the last "A hours.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
HOT DOGS" GO GOOD.

NEW YORK. July II. (By Interna-
tional News Service. )-How much can
be made in the frankfurter business
at Coney became known when Mrs
Rachel Larcah. who lives in bungalow
at Coney Island, asked SIS week
alimony of her husband, Ellie Larcah,
who sells "hot dogs" at the resort.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
Poll Of Legislators
Indicates Passage
Suffrage Amendment
BY w. MARVIN POPE.
Especial Correspondent Of The New
Scimitarl

WASHINGTON. July ia poll or
the Tennessee Legislature is being made
by the National Woman's party on the
suffrage amendment and responses so
far show that IL out Of 10 senator's
and 90 OF 40 representatives, who have
responded have pledged themselves
The suffragists must get only six
Of the remaining rs senators who have
not vet responded and Is OF the re-
naming 50 representatives to insure ratl-
nCation Of the amendment.
Miss Sue White. state chairman Of
the party will arrive I'm Nashville to-
day to take charge Of the state cam
paign.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
ALL CITY EMPLOYEES ..=
MUST REMAIN LOYAL

through in many instances demands
quick and decisive action on the part
of the city commissioners. In the iso-
lated instances where drastic action
has been necessary, there has been no
hesitancy on the part of either the
mayor or Commissioner Edgar, but
Mayor Paine is very emphatic in his
desire to have it generally understood
that no retaliatory measures will be
taken.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
SEEKS DIVORCE.

Mrs. Helen Rhodes filed suit for di-
vorce from J. W. Rhodes in circuit
married in February, this year. and
that Rhodes left her on July 8. He
was cruel and inhuman, while they
lived together, she alleged.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
UNIONS TALK OF
TAKING VACATIONS
TO HELP FIREMEN

members that there viii be
a walkout of city remen deyeop
possibility of tieup industries BY
a The Central Trades and
at action will
striking remen
Of the manufactures plants inquiry is being made By
union concerning number OF from the offices who have
No made
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
THOUSANDS WILL BE
LAID OFF BY ROAD

PHILADELPHIA. July ia ten
per cent reduction in the working force
OF the Pennsylvania railroad will be
made this week. IL was announced here
today at the company's office In the
Eastern region alone, which takes in
the territory east OF Altoona, between
II 900 and $1,000 workers will be laid
Off 1t was stated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-19
NINE. MANoS.

The beautiful young bride of King
Alexander OF Greece can not sit on the
Greek throne by her husbands side be-
cause che Is not Of royal blood. She
is not even living IN Greece. but has
taken up a residence in Paris, whittier
her doting husband goes often to see
her. She is the daughter OF a Greek
army officer living in Athens.