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aip.m..,,M VOL. 15. NO. 99. ULL HKI1IKI or AJUOCIAfKU CHESS NASHVILLE, SATURDAY MORNING; AUGUST 18 1823.

I FOURTEEN PAGE PRICE CEMTS ON fHAIV-riVK CEM In EuropearvCrisis AUGUST OF 19231 ISIIOVWETTEST HGirr Last Rites-For J. Li Ray To Be Deaf Girl Tries A-Suicide; Pleads With Physicians FOREIGN POLICY, OF C00L1DGE IS TOLD TO EUROPE i Government Uses ts Ambassadors for unas OPERATORS AND UIIION BOW TOILS. ORDER fi'''''V Direct Demand Brings iPromise to Try for Vi Peace. 7" Friday's Rain Gives i Month Total of 8.73 tttiiMmmmm i i i 1 Dr. Von Sthama, German to England, called by Tau-S-Counr Clarence Saunders signs and Asks crr Receiver.

BATTLE ASSURED Directors Say They'll Resist Action 5 i (Br Associated F(s Memphis, Aug. n. Clarence Saunders, today resigned as president of the Plggly Wiggly Corporation and transferred to tlia courts the fight which has bern waged for several months within the organization, with the filing of a petition in tT. Sr district court asking the appointment of a 'receiver for the corporation, parent Phjgly, Wiggly organization and holder of patents under whtcli Plggly tWiggly stores throughout the country operated. TTlling of the suit, came between meetings of the board of directors called by Saunders to devise means of financing and 'elimination of loans which he declared essential to continued success ot the concern.

filed the directorate ot the company met, accepted the resignation of Urr Saunders and of Fletcher Scott, vice-president, and Walker, secretary-treasurer, elected John P-Bulllngton of Memphis, temporary vice-president, and E. W. Rollow, temporary treasurer, and announced that the petition for a receiver would be vigorously resisted." The office of president was not filled at today's meeting, which adjourned until August iS. The directors also elected J. H.

Maury, John C. Burch and It. i Jordan members of an executive committee and added the names of W. A. Titus ot New York, W.

H. Fltzhugh of Memphis, and of "Mr. Bulllngton and Jty, to directorate. f. Statements Made The following statements was issued by a spokesman for the board of directors after a meeting of the directorate, which was tn session for two hours: "Mr, Clarence Saunders just a few, minutes before as president of the Plggly Wiggly Corporation, filed a bill, as stockholder in the company asking for a receiver.

The board' stated that the business will be run as-usual, that there was no JusUflcatlon or' occasion for the bill and that it will be vigorously resisted and, they confident, With' Lovlk P. Mues, attorney for, Saunders, issued the following statement tonight: J4," "Mr. -Saunders believes present control of the Plggly Wiggly Corpo ration by the Interests now in control of- the Stores would -be adverse Indeed ruinous to stockholders In the former whj -have ho stock in the latter becaUHe their interests are hostile. This would affect him and many others. "He further feels convinced that the policy, of those in control ot the Stores company, if they should now control the parent company, would result in immediate reduction In the revenues of the Jatter by diverting them to' the former.

That would accentuate the Insolvency of the paretn, company and result in OUNT Olivet cemetery will claim the-body ot James Lester Ray, former sporting editor of the Nashville Bannerk after services have been held at 8 i 80 Saturday from the home of his mother, Mrs. A. P. Ray, at 1904 Elliott avenue. Injuries received in an automobile wreok-la-AUantar-Qarought to a close the life of the former Nashville, writer Thursday -morning.

When C. A St I train the body into the Union depot Friday at 8:20 p. there were silent, aorroHvJng groups who lined the walkway beside the row ot sombre coaches. Inside one were -the mortal remains of "Big JirtTRay. for whom these groups mostly his former newspaper associates of all Nashville papers had com to silently mourn and receive back home his body.

Beside these newspaper folk were relatives of "Ray," and his fiance. were Mrs. Ray and other relatives who had accompanied the body from Atlanta, and Morgan Blake, who had been tor the xiaat eight months "Ray's" chief on the Atlanta Journal The body was immediately sent to the home of Mrs. Ray, on Elliott avenue, from where the final services will be held at 8:30 p. m.

They will be conducted by the Rev. Allison Mol-loy. presiding elder of the Nashville district, M. E. Church, South.

mu. 11av. MMnya paper workers and other friends of "Ray" will serve as pall bearers: Ralph McGiH, Blinkey Horn, Joe Hatcher, Morgan Blake, James Stahlman, W. P. Hoffman, James Graham and Richard McLure.

Following the services at the grave, a volley will be fired over the grave by a firing squad appointed from Tlmothy-Over-ton Post No, 141 of the American Legion, of which "Ray" was a member. The following will compose the squad: R. C. Searcy, Richardson Atkinson, J. O.

Stahlman, Evans Joseph, Arthur Tallon, S. N. Allen, J. O. Redelshelmer, Frank Galloway and S.

N. Allen, commanding. MRS. WALTERS INDICTED FOR FIRST DEGREE MURDER Shelby County Grand Jury Reports in Five Cases. (By Anoelatod Pr.) Memphis, Term, Aug.

17. Mrs. Ruth Walters was today Indicted by the Shelby county grand jury on a charge of first -Uegree mur- der in connection with the shooting to death of her husband last week. Today also Mrs. "Walters, through counsel, filed suit in chancery court against a local bank asking the award of a bank account in the sum of $2,000, Jointly deposited by her and her late husband.

Mrs. Walters' petition, which avers tfie money was largely from her personal savings, declares also that deprived of the $2,900 she will be unable to furnish bond which was fixed at $5,000. Tennessee law, say, holds that a wife may not inherit from a husband whom she has slain. Mrs. Walters' petition denies that she killed Walters.

Four other Indictments for first degree murder were returned today by the grand Jury, including that against Walter J. White, charged with the killing of Charles Stevens patrolman, who sought to arrest White after White had shot and seriously woundd J. T. Lambert, a friend. White; who was dangerously wounded by the dying officer, was removed from the hospital to the jail today.

HUGE OIL TANK FIRE IN CALIFORNIA SPREADS Fort Surrounded by Flames and Blaze Is Now Mile Long. (By Associated Press.) San Pedro, Aug. 17. The General Petroleum Oil Company tank fire which has been burning since early today spread with a now fury at 7:30 p. m.

when the fort near the mjlitary reservation was surrounded by flames. The stream of fire extending from the tank now covers an area one mile long and several hundred yards in width. Previously the fire was held within a ten-acre area. 1V Inches. CROPS SURVIVING Sunshins Acts as Com- batimt to Excess of; (j At 2:29 p.

tn, Friday, August of 1923 became; the wettest August in the history of Nashville. The record for future August skies to, shoot at 1,73 Inches of rain. The old i. record, 8.84 Inches, goes to the dls- card. It harked back to this same month of 1914.

Thus. Friday became i notable day. v- Shortly after noon a steady driz- 1 tie began to till the register cup ot the weather bureau on top ot the Stahlman building. Drop by drop It approachced the old mark of 8.64 Inches, and when 3:30 p. m.

came, the record was smashed and 'a new ene established. And While setting a depth record, jfrlday swept the month onward -toward another possible record a "continuous Out of Angiit rain has fallen on 16. There are 14 Hhialnfng ayltr the month. "Saturday to be Cloudy, featuadty will be another treacherous day. Although no mention is made of rain the day is forecast ed tor cloudiness.

l'rlday's rain meant relief, as well as a record. From 8, a. m. through midnight the thermometer register-' for tha. full day, perhaps as Sow as it baa since June.

At 6 fem, the mercury was at 70 degrees, and at 5 p. 'It was no higher than 74. At no time during the day Wild beyond the seventies. Though heavy rains have been prevalent tn all parts of the state so far during the month, little damage has been done to crops, according to the semi-monthly state 1 Review. Sunshine and rain have combined during the first 15 days to produce, if not an optimistic, at least hopeful outlook.

Farmers as a rule are well up with their work, Though the precipitation has been somewhat too heavy tor cotton, tobacco and corn in someeections. Fruits Suffer Most, live stock Is fattening in all sections and grain crops and cowpeas re reported generally good. Early corn is filling out well and late corn is, making progress de-Spite a small excess of rain. Cotton conditions range from ood to very good. Bolls are fruiting well, with comparatively little damage- either (rem shedding or rom weevil depredations.

-Tobacco crops ars in good condition, as a general rule, with worm damage negligible. Some wildfire is reported by toppers, who vhave generally completed, their tasks. More damage to fruits and melons Is reported than in any other line. Blackberries are probably hardest hit ot all as the result of the preceding drought and the excess rain. a ran snd melon crops vary from ijfood to poor, with cantaloupes in West Tennessee suffering most In the melon line.

Hav Is damaged comparatively ttls. The soy bean crop of East fennessee is being used mostly for ay, due to depredations of the tth scouree. however, poultry rais ers of the section are profiting by the.bean beetle pestilence by turning their chickens Into the fields. SMtlea are fast becoming "drum Sticks," it is reported. A 1 DISASTROUS TYPHOON VISITS HONG KONG, CHINA Property Loss Huge Many Lives May a Be.

Lost. and (By Awooiattd Hongkong, Aug. 18 One of the disastrous typhoons In the history ot Hong Kong struck here today, causing tremend6us property loss, and. It Is feared, taking many lives. ft The British submarine was sunk in the harbor, unable to withstand the terrific force of the ltorm- Many steamers have been w.o.tePil the total number and damage not yet having been ascer t.lned.

The typhoon was continuing with oiVbatoil fury At 1 o'clock this V-itvruuuii. made the damage or lives lost 1 CRISIS NOT OVER Controversy Just Back I to Its Original Status. (By Aucciated Fmm.) New York, August 17At the direct demand of the United States Coal Commission miners'', union officials and representatives of mine operators In the anthracite region today agreed to go back into joint conference to seek terms for a new wageontrarer that "maybecome effective September 1. The whole complicated fabrlo of the controversy which has separated the mine operators and the spoke-men for tholr employes was temporarily set aside by the decision. Notwithstanding, coal commission members held themselves, from ex pressing arty pver-optimism as to prospects of keeping the anthracite mines running after September 1.

and his associates. It was said. would, return to Washington and report the results attained to President Coolidge. The commission early today called in Samuel D. Warrlner, chairman of the operators' commission, and John Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers- The two leaders were presented with a letter which pointed out- that the public mind "is beginning to be seriously alarmed over the question of whether there is to be another suspension ot anthracite mining Sep tember 1." Three questions were asked in the letter-r-the first as to whether the operators and miners could reach an agreement fixing terms of a new wage contract before September 1, while the others Were directed to bringing out the attitude of each party in' the general program of keeping the mines running after that date, even if the terms of the projected new contract were still unsettled.

Mr. Lewis and Mr. Warrlnerv summoning their associates, agreed quickly on he terms of the terse letter of. reply. Jointly the miners and operators said they would resume conference at Atlantic City Monday and 'ear nestly endeavor to reach an agreement by September le A fjnsltffMH; Falling in such an agreement, the operators said they would seek an understanding that- the mines should keep on running while the wage conference proceeded, with the terms of Its final form to be retroactive to September.

1. The miners asked that this matter be left to the joint conference. The operators further urged that the parties to the wage contract negotiations agree to arbitrate any part of the 11 union demands not other wise disposed of. Bub the miners contented them selves by stating this subject was "superseded by the joint action in agreeing to confer." The agreement, for the time being, swept clear all of the issues In conflict between the operators (Continued on Page Three.) MURDERER TO DIE IN CHAIR OCTOBER 12 Jack Brown Convicted of Killing Deputy Sheriff Templeton. Greeneville, Tenn, Aug.

17. Motion for I a new trial was overruled and October 17 fixed as date for electrocution'of Elihu Jack Brown, alias Walter Perkins, convicted of murder In the first degree -on a charge ot killing Deputy Sheriff Templeton. Brown collapsed In the courtroom this morning and was taken back to the jail. When he returned this afternoon he carried a Bible and after the verdict was announced said he was going to prepare for the end. Ladies of Charity Will Give Outing for Orphans An outing for the children of St Mary's Orphanage was decided upon by members of the Ladles of Charity which met at St.

Thomas hospital Friday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Swords, president of the club, presided, while Miss Mamie Strltch acted as secretary In the absence of the regular secretary. Miss Nellie Moody. i LorM Crew, British ambassador to franco, spokesman for England RED RIOTS TAKE EIGHT LIVES IN AIX LA CHAPElii Disord er8: Continue andClashes Result "in Deaths.

(By Associated Press) Aix La Chapelle, Germany, Aug. 17. The communistic disturbances here are continuing with sanguinary results. Eight persons were killed and -60 Injured today in collisions between the communists and police, while 15- persons injured in previous disorders died In the hospitals. Chancellor Holds Post Temporarily.

(By Associated Press) Berlin, Aug. 1 7, Chancellor Stresemanh will All the post of for. elgn minister temporarily as Herr Vlego von Bergen, German ambassador to the Vatican, has not yet sent his acceptance. The ministry of posts and telegraphs has been definitely assigned to Anton Hoefle of the clerical party. It was denied that former Chancellor Cuno has been appointed to supoeeq jwr uuo yvieffteiat as am FOUR COTTON BROKERS ASK FOR HEARING South Carolina Men Want Chance to Defeat RemovaL (Br Amoeinted Pres.) Columbia, 8.

Aug. 17. At torneys representing Frank H. Bar rett, Tom Barrett. IIL Julian Bar, rett and Thomas Getzen, members.

ot the Augusta cotton firm of Barrett charged with obtaining property by false pretenses In Aiken county, through R. Beverly Herbert, a Columbia lawyer, filed a request at Governor McLeod's office today for a hearing before the governor before he issues requisition lepers for the defendants in the proceedings. TULSA MARTIAL LAW LIMITS ARE EXTENDED Red Fork and Broken Arrow, Scenes of Trouble, Taken In. Tulss, Aug. 17.

Martial law, which has been in effect In the city of Tulsa since last Tuesday, was extended early tonight in the southern portion of Tulsa county. Including the towns of Red Fork and Broken scene of re- cent floggings. Man Is Shot and Killed Near Tracy City Tracy City, Aug. 17. Peter McGovern was shot and instantly killed by James Ross at the home ot the former near Palmer, late this afternoon, according to information reaching here, the trouble growing out of a djspute over ownership of land.

It Is said that bad blood existed between the1 two families for some time. Ross Is about 70 and McGovern 60. some ln-Germany "the man of the hour. ENGINEERS MAY STARIDUPONT JOB IN 3 DAYS Nn WnVd of Confirm- atiori Received From Gore While counsel, tor. the Nashville Industrial Corporation and District Attorney A.

McLane were await-, ing notification of 'Judge John j. Gore's confirmation of the silk piant deal fronv Grand Rapids, Friday night, the Announcement was. made that construction engineers for the duPOnt Fibersllk Company wfll probably begin operations' bare' within the next three days. With all but the final bar to the duPont deal removed, Ai 'lTerkes, rresldent of the fibersllk company, decided not to await the formality of Judge Gore's Vpproval 'before he left for 'Wilmington, Del, Thursday night and wired the cdrri, "of company engineers -to begin construction of the plant as -soon as possible. According to P.

Morse, court receiver; ft chargf oli the I Hadley's Bf hd this- wUl uioau WVi'jr UVAt OVJL. i receipt of the papers by mail Saturday moiiing, Judge John J. Gore of Nashville, how in Grand RaplSs, is expected to confirm -the-action "of B. P. Morse and W.

P. Smith In deeding 600 acres oft land at Hadley's Bend to the duPonts. No word bad been received from Judge Gore Friday night, and it is supposed that the two sent him by special delivery Thursday night had not yet been received, Judge Gore's signature, it is understood, will be attached Saturday morning, and notification of the event will be wired to local officials immediately. On receipt of the news here, duPont headquarters in Wilmington will be notified at once, and the long pending 14,000,000 silk fiber plant deal will have been closed. i T.

B. Baker or the duPont traffic department, who has been Jn Nashville for several weeks making arrangements for removing approximately pounds of smokeless powder stored at Hadley's Bend to Carney's Point, N. made the i.ivit or i sc I K.iin;-,ient3 neccj-sary Frlda morning. R. A.

Rothmeyer of Washington, representing the department of agriculture, was with Mr. Baker throughout the day Friday. The federal government, according to Mr. Rothmeyer, Is making exchanges at present with various manufacturers of small grain pow- fder for large grain cannon powder tnat arter conversion can be used by the states in highway work. Small grain powder, It is said, can he used in commercial firearms am munition, while the large grain powder left over from wartime rfianufacture can best be used as an explosive in highway work.

Approximately 1,250,000 pounds of powder stored at Old Hickory will be utilized in this way. ATTEMPTED MURDER MU (By AMOclattd Pt rrcn.) Chattanooaa, Aug. 17. Sherman Johnson, wanted in Falls county, Texas, on charges' of attempted murder, was arrested here today by- Sheriff Frank Moore of Texas, and Sheriff Horace Humphreys of this county, and waived extradition. He is said to be wanted Jn several other states for various crimes.

(ftf AiMMtiatfd frets.) A TLANTA, Aug. 17. 1 A Miss Kula Edwards, 25 of Saluda, dele-, gate to' the convention of the National Association of Deaf here, attempted suicide iln hpr rooms in a local bote. today by drinking poison." She prepared a note saying she 4 was despondent over her physlcal-lmpalrmemV- At-the hoslptal she addressed 'a note -to attending physicians plead-that she left to die. She.

will recover. Lobster's Speed Traced by. State. (Br AsMtlated Jforai.) Hartford, Conn, Aug. 17- Proof that a lobster is capable of traveling at least a mile a day under water has been established by a record of a certain lobster kept, by the state board of fisheries and game.

The board has undertaken to tag every ripe egg-bearing loto-eteEreleasedby its agents." Lobster released at Noank ton July 14 was caught at Watch Hill, nine miles away, July3- Boy of 8 Saves 1 Life of Tot (By Awoftstfd FrtM.) i Martinet, Cal Aug. 17. Eight year old Theodore Myers -plunged into Alhambra creek her and saved Fred VNierhanke, age two, who had lost his balance and fallen Into the water. It was Only after Watkins Park Church Will Have Picnic Toclay i- A lawn fes'ival will be by the 'Sunday school of the Watklns Park Cumberland Presbyterian church, Saturday evening, at the corner of Seventeenth avenue, north, and-Pearl street. The Re v.

Leon pastor of the and members of the congregation have asked other churches to co-operate with them In making the festival a success. The festival' is being given for the benefit of the Sunday school, particular, ly during the winter, months, Mr. Hooper said. JWO INJURED AS CARS CRASH AND OVERTURN Hospitals Are Searched for One of Victims. rlCC Brewer, 1, "soh i'ol R-Brewer of 2417 Highland' avenue.

suffered A broksn arm and aumer-1 ous bruises, and C. Reed, 1519 Demoubreun street, was thought, to have been injured also 'when "an automobile driven by Reed collided with one operated by Brewer, at Eighteenth, avenue, south, and Grand avenue, Friday at. 6:30 p. m. The Impact of the crash was so great, witnesses said, that Brewer's car was overturned three distinct times, and the machine ot Reed also overturned.

Brewer was taken to the home ot his parents Immediately after the crash. however, was driven from the scene In a separata auto, was not located by police until two hours later at the home of a friend, 808 Eighteenth avenue, south. He had been badly bruised in the accident. Reed was arrested Friday night by Motorcycle Officer Bill Lowe on a charge ot reckless driving of an automobile. Accord to witnesses, Brewr was driving west on Grand avenue at a rate of speed not exceeding 12 miles per hour, when Reed came down Eighteenth avenue, driving south, at a speed which the same witnesses declared was excessive of the limit.

When the crash came, both cars were hurled several feet BLUE LAW DEFEATED IN ALABAMA SENATE Revenue Bill Passes Without Being Referred to Committee. (By Associated Press.) Montgomery, Aug. 17. The blue law bill was defeated in the senate this morning, 17 to 16. For tlje first time in the history ot Alabama, a revenue bill was passed without appointment of a conference committee to solve differences, when the lower house of the legislature this afternoon adopted the revenue measure with senate amendment by a vote of 80 to 3.

womanhood and don't bob your A Peabody girl with abbreviated tresses was beard to remark at the close ot the lecture, "1 never read Augustus, but It's too" late now." 'The curriculum of the old prep- aratory school Included Latin, Greek, English and mathematics, according to Senator Webb. That was all, but It was enough, to require four years of genuine hard work, he said. "First we memorized Andrew's Latin Grammar," said Senator Webb. "The' moral sin of the Bingham School, which I attended, was to miss a Latin form. 'Continued on Page Two) HUpHES IS BOSS European Powers Giy-en to Understand Situation.

BY DAVID LAWRENCE (Special to The Tennessean)( Washington, Aug. 17 The United States' sTovernmett under President Coolidge has let Its foreign policy be known to the European world through American ambassadors ahd inMslejrjjojgw there shall be no Inflation of hope based, upon proposals impossible ot acceptance here and on the other that there shall be a recogniUon by Europe of America's willingness to co-operate where the legitimate Interests ot this qountry are involved. The moment P- Coolidge feok the oath a rumor swept Europe that he favored cancellation of war debts. Senator Smoot, chairman, of the American debt funding commls iKbOateEpptnW3tyWWTgrW at the time, issued a denial but there is no doubt the Europeans have been casting eager eyes toward America in the hope that- a change of administration mean something tangible in the way of affirmative aid from the United States. Relies on Hughes Secretary Hughes.

has lived with the European situation day and night for more than two years and President Coolidge 1l not the kind of a man to leap into Unknown waters the moment Le has the authority and power to do so. He will rely on the secretary of state, as did Mr. Harding. And Mr, Hughes is steering Just now a safe and sane policy, trying not to Impair American influence by championing either publicly or privately the cause of any of the European partisans and seeking always' to give an impression of American readiness to help when the foundations of a world settlement are built by '-the statesmen of Europe. Mr.

Coolidge's observations on Tuesday of this week, concerning foreign policy contained the gist of what American ambassadors and ministers now know to be American foreign policy. America will welcome concrete proposals but cannot promise to engage in any of them unless they conform to American interests. And by this time, the Europeans know Secretary Hughes well enough to dismiss the thought that cancellation of war debts can for a moment be considered. For one thing, Congress alone hau the power to cancel or reduce or fund existing war debts and the executive will not certainly recommend to Congress anything which American public, opinion does not i mi i i in (Continued on Page Two) CATANIA IS SHAKEN. (By Auioclatrd PreM.) Catania, Aug.

17. An earthquake of considerable violence shook the city this morning. It produced a great panic among the population, but fortunately caused no damage THREE MEN SHOT IN BOOZE RAID QUARREL Busy Atlanta Street Scene of Shooting; Two May Die. (By AMoclatea PreM.) Atlanta, Aug. 17.

Following an argument over raids for whisky conducted without warrants, Policeman E. C. Stlgall tonight fatally wounded W. H. Hames, 'private detective, and shot down J.

H. Kirk, former policeman, and Ernest Stanton, a special Investigator, according to the police. The shooting took place on a busy street corner. Hospital authorities said Kirk and Stanton were seriously wounded. Ring Is Appointed Howell Postmaster (Special to The Tennenejui.) Howell, Aug.

17. William K. Ring has been appointed postmaster here to succeed "William M. Cenaway, resigned, according to information received from Washington. in the diplomatic reception room tn the presence of only a handful of spectators, Including officials of the department, messengers and representatives of the press.

Ambassador Hanlhara acted for Japan and the other powers were represented by the charges of their embassies here H. O. Chilton for Great Britain, Captain Andrew De LaBoulaye for France, and Augusto Rosso for Italy. Mr. Hughes sat at the head of the table with the foreign diplomats faelnsr each other at the sides.

Without any preliminaries the Secretary stated the purpose of the gathering and added that, at a pre-'Continued on Page Tw' lit Heavier, not total, losses to creditors. "Furthermore con- fronting both companies is so chaotlo, the future- so difficult and the inexperience of those recently injected into the organization so great, threatened litigation So aen- eral, that he feels-that Federal receivership and control of the parent company will have 4 reassuring nuence upon those who must finance requirements; will -stabilize" matters; offset the effects of thj panic and recriminations following '-recent disappointing developments and give time for deliberate solu tion or the corporate problems while the rroperty and current operations ot the company are be-' mg preserved and conducted under are orderly processes of the court The foregoing. jtre the convictions and reasons'whlch prompted Mr. Saunders In filing the suit and asking for the appointment of a- recelver." Owns 1,800 Shares. Mr.

Saqnders In his petition, filed as a suit in equity, vsets forth own ership of 1,800 shares of stock in the corporation, charges that certain stockholders of Plggly Wiggly Stores, are conspiring "to secure control of the defendant corporation for the fraudulent pur-rose of increasing the profits of the conspirators at the cost of the. stockholders of the defendant who. are are not stockholders of the Plggly Wiggly Stores, Inc." and as serfs that "they do not if they obtain control ot the defend ant, to exact of the Plggly contracts that will ber fair to all stockholders of the 4e, fendant" Alleged Indebtedness aggregating $1,215,000 is listed In the petition Including 200 past due notes or: $5,000 each "held by sundry pari ties," secured by 60,000 shares of, Class common stock of Plggly Wiggly Stores a note of held bf the Union and Planters Bank Co. ot Memphis, and due September 1. another note for' Ui the storm.

Teachers of Old Used Plow, Modern Simplicity Marks Ratification of 7 Naval and Four -Power Peace Pact Epilogue to Washington Negotiations Witnessed by Only Few as Hughes Leads Ceremonies. Use 'Daily Says Sawney Webb Bellbuckle 'Master' Quotes Caesar's Admonition on Bobbing Hair, and Co-EchSnickers. 0 MEMPHIS NEGROES KILLED BY LIVE WIRE Dangle Lifeless From Emer- gency Belts on Top of Pole. (By Associated Press.) Memphis, Tenrt, Aug. 17, Two negro employes of the Memphis Wwar and Lleht Company were electrocuted here late today when thev came In contact with a high vnltare wire while working on llirht pole.

A acore of bystanders uw the men. Jim Daveport and Rnntt. crumDled and then dangled lifeless in their emergency belts. Park Amusements SATURDAY NIGHT Your Sunday Newspaper JUST to single out one of the many features in which The Sunday Tennessean excels there's the sports section. Edited by Blinkey Horn, with Grantland Rice, Walter Camp, Sparrow McGann, George Chadwiclc and other, experts contributing, it is in a class by itself.

Sports lovers invariably turn to the pages of The Tennessean, which carry complete box scor.es of the major leagues and every line of amateur endeavor. Other reasons lor buying The Tennessean on Sunday are: Frank G. Caipenter's weekly travel letter, describing -equal suffrage in Finland. Ring W. Lardner and 0.

O. Mclntyre, two of the most famous of American humorists, Live cable dispatches from world centers by Gardiner, Harden, Tardien ind many other renowned experts. Foreign, domestic and Ioal written by experts. Six pages of comics, equally enjoyable to the young and old of every household. J- And in addition: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS $40,000 held by the National City Bank of Memphis 4md due August 86, and approximately- 150,000 on miscellaneous accounts "which It Is now unable to pay." Continuing, the petition declare! that "a serious question has been, raised as to the Validity" tf the 200.

past due notes "and the authority of the defendant to issue them," "If contentions made by certain stockholders are the petition decUres, it wiU de- yelop that said notes are pot obllsratlons of the defendant or, It valid obligations of the defendant. the brokers who sold said notes are flnhln tn the hnldnra tTierf Inline "I neve had a teacher who played golf or did the dally dozen," said Senator W. R. Webb, ot Bellbuckle, (famous "Sawney? Webb) who en tertained students of Peabody College with reminiscences ot his school days 'at assembly Friday. those days every teacher had a garden and a woodpile.

By plowing and chopping wood; they managed to keep fit in the days before the dally dozen had been dreamed of." As proof that the Latin classics should-still be read, Senator quoted the proclamation of Augustus Caesar to the Roman matrons, in which the, emperor pleaded; "Restore the prestige of Roman (By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug; 17. Seated about a table In the state department today, five men recorded the final approval of the powers for the treaties drafted by the arms conference to end naval competition, terminate the Anglo-Japanese alliance, and sweep away the war clouds that have, hovered for decades over the Pacific. It was an epilogue to the Washington negotiations at which it had been planned to give the place of honor to President Harding at whose call the conference assembled; but Instead the formal deposit ot ratifications was performed almost without cercpiony. Secretary Hughes an(l his colleagues met ee movies Morgan band concert. 1 (Continued on Page Two) 1.