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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
HEALTH ORDERS
WERE EFFECTIVE

The wisdom of the orders issued by
Mayor Paine In closing the schools
and the theaters and restricting public
asSemblages, as soon as 1t became evil
dent that there was danger OF an epi-
demic of Influenza unless such measures
were taken is now apparent.
The good judgment of the officials OF
the health department has also been
Vindicated In their action in canceling
the closing orders, as reports to the
department Monday indicated that the
spread of the disease has been almost
entirely checked. Only u cases of In
fluenza we're reported Sunday and but
42 new cases were reported up to Mon
dav noon,
There were about 5000 cases reported
In all, and very few deaths attributed
to influenza alone.
Mayor Payne has received a report
of the Influenza situation In Detroit
where no closing order was issued, In
that city for January and February
there were 10. 920 eases with l,l61
deaths. The number Of deaths in 1918
in Detroit was S36, with a total OF 49,
$50 cases, indicating that the disease
was worse this year than during the
nation wide epidemic two years ago
Mayor Paine has written Dr. Henry
Vaughn, health commissioner of De-
troit, that In his opinion the steps ta-
ken in Memphis prevented an epidemic
which was the purpose of the closing
orders.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Controversy Upon
Peace Treaty Is
Nearer TO Finale

WASHINGTON. Feb. l6.--With rati-
ticatiun or rejection depending almost
wholly on whether Gi senators can
reach an agreement on d reservation
10 article 10 Of the league of nations
% yen?nt the peace treaty controversy
today drew nearer a finale. Opinion
still was divided as to the possibility
Of a compron ise on this issue, but AS
70 other points IN dispute belief was
general no serious trouble in reaching
an agreement would be encountered.
In accordance with the agreement
reached 4 week ago TO formally call
up the treaty today for further debate,
= number Of senators OF both sides had
prepared addresses.
While the discussion Is proceeding on
the Cloor. negotiations for compromise
an reservations win be cor inucd. Lead
,ts announce they woull enleavur to
nolu the debate within reasonable
bounds in order that actual considera-
tiCn OF reservations may be taken up
within Il few days. The reservation
compromises a tentatively agreed upon
in The recent irfarIaal bipartisan COM
mitlee conferences are the basis on
whcn the negotiations today were be-
ing carried on
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
OCLUB FOR
MEMPHIS NEXT

All ex-army and ex-navy flyers, who
have been interested in the formation of
an Aero club, are asked to be present
Wednesday at 1890 In room B Of the
Chamber of Commerce. A large at
tendance Is expected. Aviators who
wish 20 promote flying clubs In this
sectihn are urged to give their co o-opera-
tion and support and endeavor to bring
their aviator friends with them Wednes-
day The purpose Of this meeting is the
organization of the club, the adoption Of
a constitution and bylaws and the
election Of officers.
The Memphis Chamber Of Commerce
has given its support and many busi-
iness men have expressed their approval
of the organization OF the flying club
Memphis had the largest represe tion
in the country in the aviation section of
the army and navy. many Of them hay.
ing won distinguished honor2
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
ARKANSAS COURT
GIVES DECISIONS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Feb 10. iSpl)
Opinions rendered in the supreme
court today were;
BY Judge Wood:
Sylvia Holland vs.. NJ. l. Bonner. from
Ra ndolph chanccry. affirmed
John \ Hinkle VS.. f. A. l-assitet
fcur independence circuit, affirmed
Walker y. Hines, director general, vs.
J w Reynolds. from Ouachita circuit
affirmed,
Moro supply Co, vs.. Griffis Newbern
Co. from Lee circuit. reversed and
judgment foY appellant.
BY Judge Hart.
Sweet Springs Milling Co. vs.. Gentry
Buchqnau Co.. from Nevada circuit re-
Ve~sed and remanded
HON" Mutual Benefit association VS..
r 3 Mayfeld, from Crawford circuit.
affirmed,
earl {. Casey vs. s. n. Casey. from
JndeDendeut circuit, affirmed.
BY judge Smith:
w. C. undefdoWn vs.. Ben DeSha, from
independents chancery. affirmed.
r. g. Harris vs. Irene Harris. from
Hot Spring chapcery appeal dismissed
r Bodine W. Il, Taylor. from Pu-
laski Chancery affirmed.
~ Judge Humphrey:
Walker u. Hines vs.. ]. r. Morgan,
from Ouachits circuit, affirmed.
Rural Special School district vs. City
OF Pine Bluff, from Columbia chancery
reversed and remanded
j r. Hicks ct al Vs. j. u. Knight Of
al. commissioners, from Greene chan
Gerry, reversed and remanded
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
CITY HELPS QUENCH
BLAZE AFFAGT0RY
Dugger & Goshorn, Outside of
City Limits, Suffer Loss
of $65,00o.
Bolton Photo.

Damage of S65,Oo0 was done to the
plant Of Dugger & Goshorn. Florida
street, New South Memphis. Monday
morning at 1850 O'Clock when fire broke
cut in the finishing room of the fac
tory. The flames spread rapidly. and
within a few minutes the factory build
ing was ablaze from end to end.
A call for help was sent to the city
fire department. when it was seen that
the company's fire fighting equipment
was inadequate to subdue the blaze,
Two companies, under command OF Ju-
Illus Venturini, first assistant chief,
responded.
The office, dry kiln and lumber yard
were saved from the flames by the fast
work OF the firemeu. The factory
however, was wrecked. Box cars stand
ing on spur track were badly dam
aged by the fire,
The company employed 25 men, who
we're in the plant at the time fire
broke out. All employees had plenty
Of time TO flee to safety.
Chief Nenturini still was on the
scene of the fire shortly after noon
although the flames had been extin-
guished some hours before.
The Dugger & Goshorn plant is 10.
Gated beyond the city limits.
Flames about 10 o'clock Monday
morning partly wrecked two houses a,
Netherwood avenue and Willett street
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
PERSIlING'S ARRIVAL
OPENS MARDI GRAS

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 16.-With the
arrival here today Of Cen John J.
Pershing, commander "f the American
eXpeditionary forces. the 1920 Msrdi
GraS carnival festivities. the first since
1917, We're formally opened, Gen Per-
shing. following reception at the city
hall, addressed the school children and
world war veterans at Lafayette square,
was entertained at the PickWck club
and later inspected Jackson barracks
Tonight he will be the guest of honor
at banquet given by the association
of commerce.
His Gracious Majesty Rex. king of
misrule and Joy" will hold sway here
tomorrow and will confer upon Gen
Pershing the title, duke of victory"
The Rex ball Tuesday night will end the
season Promiscuous masking will be
permitted tomorrow
Prominent carnival visitors will in
clude Maurice Maeterinck. Belgian poet
dramatist, due to arrive tomorrow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
TERMINAL COMPANY
TO ELECT OFFICERS

The annual meeting Of the stockhoid-
ers Of the Memphis Railway Terminal
comrany will be held at the office Of A,
Wednesday, for the election Of directors
and the transaction Of other important
business,
A meeting Of directors will follow the
stockholders meeting. at which officers
for the ensuing year will be elected
The company was organized to build
a union passenger depot east of the
present Union station. but the project
was never carried out
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
LAWHORN HAD LOTS
OF LUCK; ALL BAD

Hard luck seems bound to perch on
the roost of G. n. Lawhorn, who until
Feb. | was q member of the police auto
squad. Lawhorn lost out when the de-
partlnent In which he was employed was
cut down So he made arrangements to
open q poolroom at 1857 South Lauder
dale street The day he set for OPEN
ing the flu ban went on.
When it was announced that the ban
would be lifted Monday Lawhorn or
dered a new pool table. 1t was deliv-
cred Saturday afternoon late He told
friends that he was going to take out
fire insurance on the new place and
new table Monday,
Sunday morning about 4 o'clock the
poolroom burned down. destroying the
new table and the old ones.
But instead of looking blue Monday.
Lawhorn was busting about with a
smile on his face, making arrangements
TO buy more pool tables
They can't keep good man down,
he said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
FIRE DESTROYS HOTEL
AT CHATTANOOGA, TENN,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Feb t6
(Spl l---The Kentucky Motel and two ad-
joining business houses In the heart OF
the retail section of the city we're dam e
aged $50 600 by fire of unknown origin
here early this morning The fire when
discovered at am, by a patrolman,
had gained great headway. but all
guests managed TO escape from the hos
telry, With a high wind blowing and
TIE thermometer but 10 degrees above
zero the entire fire force OF the city
engaged IN a desperate battle for four
hours before the flames we're subdued.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
HINDENBURG WANTED
FOR TWO REASONS

LONDON. Feb. 16-The German
press, as quoted in a dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from Co
penhagen. declares that Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg's surrender is de-
manded by the allies not only because
he is alleged to have said "the most
cruel war is the most humane, because
it leads to an end" but also because Of
his responsibility for the destruction of
pronerty during the German retreat.
The field marshal is also charged
Jointly with Cen Ludondorff with re-
sponsbi1Ity for the deportation of civil
ians. and the organization of civilian
]abor corps in which thousands Of girls
are alleged to have been handed over to
virtual slavery with women of doubtful
character, and whipped and imprisoned
if they refused to work
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
RIVER TERMINAL
PROMISED RELIEF

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. CSpl RE
spending to requests from Mayor Paine,
Senator X D. McKellar and Represen-
tatiye Hubert Fisher Monday called on
Gen. Lansing H. Beach, L. S CHIEF of
engineers, to urge thai steps to prevent
as quickly as possible the eneroachment
of the Mississippi river on the property
OF the Memphis municipal terminal at
the foot of Georgia avenue.
Gen. Beach suggested that this mat
ter be taken up at once with the Mis-
sissppi river commission bv the Mem
phis officials and agreed to bring
pressure to bear himself on the president
Of that body and members Of the COM
mission. and promised that he would
thoroughly look into the report after
he receives 1t from the river commits
sion
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
POLLARD SELECTED
FOR TRADE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.--John Car
land Pollard, of Virginia, has been Sc
lected by President Wilson as a mem
ber Of the federal trade commission.
Mr.. Pollard, who formerly was attor-
ney general OF Virginia, will succeed
former GOV. ]. Franklin Fort of New
Jersey. who resigned from the commits
sion recently on account Of illness.
Mr.. Pollard is a native of Virginia
and is 40 years old, He was a Demo-
cratic presidential elector in 1904 and
was a candidate for governor Of his
state in the last election.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
TRAINMEN'S STRIKE
MERELY POSTPONED

DETROIT Feb. 16.--The proposed
strike OF The more than S00,0oo mem.
bers Of the United Brotherhood OF
Maintenance Of Way Employees and
railway shop laborers has not been
cancelled, but has been merely pest
boued Alien r.. Barker. president of
the brotherhood, announced today. In
less speedy relief is given the workers,
he said, the strike will certainly take
place.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
"Jdybird," Penln0n
In Lacey SilUe
Case, Bound. 0peTi

viii Moseley, alias .Jaybird, " accused
of Illegally using the mails, vas given
preliminary hearing before George II.
Poole, United States commissioner,
Monday morning and was held to the
federal grand jury on $1,000 bond,
MoSeley is alleged to have sent a let
ter to Mrs. r, B. Lacey, signed Tom
Moran" demanding $10Q for the return
Of $4,000 worth OF silver Of which she
had been robbed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
If GUN SHY, HEN
THIEF GONE FOR GOOD

when 13-year-old Louis Cairns, 1f45
Sledge avenue, heard a chicken thief
in their henhouse early Monday morn
ing. he decided that enough Is too much
when Il comes from a chicken thief
and this was the third visit OF .puilet
pilfcrers in two weeks. So Louis got
a pistol and pumped five shots tn the
general direction of the henhouse.
Check at daylight showed five hens
missing. and no trace Of blood, so Louis
concluded he missed. But he feels GER
tain the fowl fancier will not soon
again return his visit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Are You Going to Grow Garden?
GET OFFICIAL GUIDE TO SUCCESS

Of the millions who raised gardens last and ,he ye
In either need this bo& at your
e
be in
whether YOU confirmed backyard gardener with i
en1ny cultivated ~
Let The
the below follow directions
Fll out the Write Washington c.
FREDERIC j. HASKlNs Director
Washin D. c.
Garden Book
Name
street Address
city
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
PARIS PAPER ASSERTS
PROTEST TURNED DOWN

PARIS, Feb. l6--Prompt rejection of
President Wilson'S objections TO th@
3oupromiac agreement by witch Eng
land, France and Italy hop..d 10 settle
With Jugo-Slavia question .relatlve
ta the future status OF the eastern
coast Of thF Adrietlc is reported in the
Echo de Paris. Premiers lloyd George
~ Great Britain and MllGiand OF
France drafted the replv to the Aneri-
Ncan chief executive and insisted Iugo-
Sla,'ia must agree to the compromise,
with the alternative of secins the
treaty of London become operative ;c
IL said.
At the same time the premieTs reply
was sent 10 Washington. the foreign
minister of go-Slavia was notified
the viewpoint Of the British and French
governments had not been altered by
tie seemingly unexpected action of Nv,
Wilson.
The contents of the Wilson note
have not been made public here. He
IS said however, to have given inti-
nation the United States would find
ii impossible to continue to concern it.
self on European affairs If the allies
proceeded to settlement of the Adriatic
problem without consulting the United
States
It is said the president entered scri-
Gus objection to the ultimatum sent to
the Belgrade government jan %, and
declared it differed from the program
framed by Premiers LLOYD George and
tlelligIlceau' Nllh tle aSSiStal"1 ol an
hiner1cdH fepresehIatiNe' last l'Sce'"-
per; 49,. ..,..-,.., ..., III ,.,..,
!, me no coilllectea WIN Lle e.tud :
tloh resulting rom me Niisoll nole. a
Gaolhet ST,l CRISIS mas arisen IN bs,graaae' asC
ne ne nllnlHtlS leu pN r]re,1lei ] paStHo- ti.,o
Micil re7igmeu, aI,aoulGelti'r,S seSulmG s,,,li
lH's SUP "6S liit ssHuel % thG lel ISa 19l
of Prince Regent Alexander to DIS
soiVe lne preSent pQNlsioldi paFl'aii'enl
ana eau lor the eieGlion Oh COZ =
stllueill aSSehloH' ~ ~ fL3naor ,,I Ine
StuatIoil VIII SUI IurttleT uelaS set'lc-
ment o. me Ae.lat!V prooiehi'
Call Crisis Serious.
,,~,,..-,..,.,.,.. -, p,....;,.,,, u,i,ao..a
CoilnlehI'i'E upon FrrS'deht w !iSon
pte 70 'ut Supi eL,v %m,eu rou,.ti 'eil
atlNe 70 t!e compromise agreement on
the Adrlatc question: the Jouffla says
II vas arSe, parH,,tg r,g I,. St9ne IN III tne me
conference poIu. n.S apt'E Sris STi'ls "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16

The inerican embassy a; Mexico
City has been instructed by the state
department to bring the kidnapping TO
the attention Of Mexican authorities.
with the request that every step be
taken to secure Adams release.
The American Tepresentauy at
Saitillo and Monterey in reporting the
incident said the authorities in Zaca
teeas were endeavoring to learn the
Whereabouts Of Adams ard his captors
and that three columns OF Mexican
troops had been sent out.
The kidnapping occurred at Avalou
last Friday and the bandits were re-
ported to have looted the warehouse OF
he Proyidenca mine. operated by the
Minerales and Metales COMPANY, an
American concern, Adams was super
ntendent Of the mine
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Memphis Gets
EUen Break In
Freight Rates

The new tariffs ordered by the inter-
state commerce commission IN it's de-
Cision in the Memphis outhwestern
case, case. rendered last fall, equaHz-
ing andremoving the discrimination
against Memphis In favor Of ST. Louis
and Arkansas points to points in Ar
kansas and Southeast Missouri in tho
then existing rates, were received here
Munday effective at once,
The new tariffs affect only the elias,
rates. From St Louis to Arkansas
points nearly alt Of the rates are ad-
vanced, the rates between Arkansas
points are virtually all advanced, and
The rates from Memphis to Arkansas
points are about the same as formerly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
PERSHING TAXES
CITY AND IS WON
BY CHILD APPEAL
Tribute to Dead in France
When He Takes War Orphan
in ArmS--Mada Inspection
of Park Field Sunday.
sX LLOYD p RoBERTsoN.

ne most vivid IMPRESSION which re-
mairS after The visit Of Gen. John J.
blT. grim master Of armies holding in
his arlns ard teuderly kissing the
small orphaned daurhte" Of one OF the
heroic young Americans who followed
him to France and never came back.
The incident which confirmed even
more strongly the real greatest Of the
soldier than his tremendous achieve
ments Ia France. took place at the
Hotel Chisca near the 60 O1clusiOn Of
the luncheon given in the generals
honor by the Chamber % Commerce.
Gen, w. y. Connor, one OF Gen, Per sh-
ing's companions. smoke OF the 5000
men of the American eXpeditiouary
forces, who sleep their last sleep
amid the poppy fields of France. ."
Lieut.. Roy Tre2eyant, Of Memphis
he said, was one Of the bavest and
finest OF those young men who died
that the safety OF the republic might he
assured. Today his little daugher, Anna
Marye, Is here and would like to give
you d token in memory Of those heroic
dead"
The pretty child, scarcely 10 years
old who had been standing outside the
square Of luncheon tables stopped down
and passed under table TO the op-
pOsite side. There she faced the tail
commander with a basket of ferns and
cut flowers IN her small arms. Gen.
Pershing,' She began in childish treble.
please accept this in memory of my
daddy and the other men who died with
your armies in France"
Gen. Pershing's staiwart frame stiff
fened to steel-lik electness For Il
moment he stood as II carved from
granite and his keen blue eyes looked
down upon the child.
Then the general surrendered HIM
self to his overwrought emotions and
leaning across the table lifted the
child In his arms. lie kissed her again
and again
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
ANOTHER AMERICAN TAKEN BY MEXICAN BANDITS
Heart And Purse
Strings LOOsened
For Saint Fund

Friends and admirers continue 10
contributions TO the Guy Saint fund
which VIII go 10 the little widow Of the
officer who was slain on Jan. In the
performance of his duty to the citizens
Of Memphis. The fund Is now nearing
the &,OO0 mark, and every penny of
II has been contributed by big-hearted
citizens.
poor little MRS. SAM had only s4oo
left out of the insurance money when
she paid the burial expenses for her
husband, But the people of Memphis.
ever gel.efous In response to a worthy
cause, have seen to 1t that the wolf
OF poverty Will not haunt her door. at
least for some. time to come.
Persons Interested III seeing the fund
grow, have wondered why one certain
nane has not been iAcluded in the list
Of eoutributors-a maine that many feel
should have been among the first to
come tI the aid of Guy Saints widow
For, While Guy Saint laid down his
life as an officer combating the forces
OF lawlessnfss, yet it was concrete
Instance OF an individuals property
saved that cost Saint his life
The Guy4Salnt fund TO date stands:
Previously acknowledged 81, S65. SS
Ed Sullivan ...4,.....,...... LOO
Marks. Silberberg ....,..... 100
Pete" ......,., 500
Drs, Davidson & Gosnell ...,.. 100
j. b. 1o9d ................... 200
Anonymous, Shelby, Miss, LOO
Total ...,,..,.,......$1,S 1,S73.3S
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
REPLY Of ALLIES
TO WILSON, NOTE
NOT YET SENT OUT
Presidents Action Regarding
Fiume Settlement, Mean
while, Is Treated as Sensa-
ti0naI Development.

LONDON. Feb. l6.-Up to noon TO-
day the reply Of the allied supreme
council to President Wilson's note rela-
tive to the proposed Adriaiie co.npro-
mise had not been dispatched to Wash
ington. Il was learned after a meet
ing of tine council today
Meanwhile the presidents action is
being treated as sensational Develop
ment by the London press
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
LOS ANGELES MAN
HELD FOR $4,000
PESOS AS RANSOM

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16-Wlson Welsh Adams, Amer
can captured by bandits in Zacaecas Mexico and
being held for $4,000 pesos the department
advised today Adams home in Los Angeles where his wife
and child reside.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16

mdAlInunl temperature o. HllltNuiUY
Is. Sun sets today S:44 pm. Rises to-
borrow e:44 am. Moon rises 5:02 am.
Precipitation, none.
-
Tennessee-Fair, warmer Tuesday.
Mssissippi--Fai not so cold Tuesday.
Arkansas--Fair. rising temperature,
Alabama--Fair, not so cold Tuesday.
Kentucky-Fair, warmer Tuesday.
Louisiana Fair, freezing nearly 10
coast. heavy frost on coast
0klahoma--Fair. rising temperature.
East exas--Partly cloudy, not SO cold
In north and west.
West Texas Partly cloudy rising
temperature In north.
North and South Carolina Fair,
freezing temperature to the coast.
Georgia -- Fair, freezing temperature to
the coast and In extreme south.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
Men Moved to Tears.

Poignant visions OF wars bitter sacri-
flee surging into the minds Of the 50
men present, every one was moved to
tears. Gov. Roberts put one hand over
his eyes and bowed his head while he
struggled to master his emotions, A
tremsndops silelee gFipped the room. IL
became oppressive, but was at last re-
lieved by the announcement Of w. II.
FitgHugh. president Of the Chamber of
Commerce. that We VIII go TO Park
Field now ~ "
The men relaxed in the drawing Nj
handkerchiefs and the trunlpeting Of
(Ccntinued on page 9. column ID
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16

Twenty four hours 10 noon Feb. rs:
----Temperature---
uour nry Rutb Wet Rulh Hpun{d'y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16
WILSON To DENY
HUN SHIP PACT
President Will Tell Senate No
Agreement With Britain
Exists.
BULLETINS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. t6.--The shin.
PING board was requested today by the
senate to defer sale of the German
shns for which bids have been sub
mtted until some definite senate ac.
ton Is taken on the subject.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-16

Fair, with slightly
warmer temperature
by Tuesday.