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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
PROMOTION OF FOREIGN
TRADE DELEGATES TOPIC

Prospects OF forming Southern
valley-wide organization to promote
foreign trade will be discussed at the
Mississippi valley foreign trade con-
vention Jan. 13 in New Orleans, which
will be attended by a record delegation
from the Chamber OF Commerce.
Joseph Newburger, chairman Of the
foreign trade committee of the Cham
ber OF Commerce. will head more than
20 delegates from this city Associa-
ton delegates from throughout the
South will be in attendance.
The foreign trade convention hopes
to provide adequate shipping facilities
from gulf ports to markets OF Mexico,
Central and South America, the Orient
Australia, Africa and Europe.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
FINAL CONFERENCE
ON CITYM MANAGER
is HELD Saturday Y

The city commissioners and the leg
islative delegation were to hold a con-
ference Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
to finally decide what steps will be
taken in regard to the proposed act
creating a city manager form of gov
ernment for Memphis
The mayor and Commissioners Miller
and Mason, although pledged to sup
port such an act, declare they will op-
pose any change in the present form
OF government unless the people ratify
such action by referendum election
There Is some talk that the commits
sioners and legislators may agree to a
bill for a city manager pan OF govern
ment providing there Is Il provision in
1t that requires a vote of the people
before it becomes effective,
The Shelby county Legislative dele
CATION also Is split on the plan. several
members who pledged themselves on
roll call for the plan when nominated
by the county Democratic executive
committee on July G, are now opposed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
MAY PUT OFF MANY BIG
QUESTIONS OF PEACE

PARIS, Dec 2S~-In conference cir.
cleS the opinion prevails that several
difficult questions which viii come he
fore the allies at soma time during
the peace conference may he loft over
for arbitration after an agreement has
been reached as to the league OF ma
tiOns
One Of these questions may he the
future status of Luxembourg ono par
ty there desires the re- establishment Of
the grand duchy Another favors tho
proclamation Of republic A third
advocates annexation to France whlo
still another prefers annexation tO Bel
gium Tho same course may hc fol-
lowed concerning differences between
the Italians and lugo SlaVs as to Il
division OF territory on the eastern
shore of the Adriatic
A question which attracts attention
Is the future OF Serbia whore there
Is u conflict of several European In
fuences. Cardinal Bourne, archbishop
of Westminster went To Serbia re
Gently and before leaving Rome had a
long interview with Pope Benedict, An
Anglican bishop also has visited Ser
bia. it Is reported.
PARIS, Dec. 2S (HaVas.) -Armistlce
conditions relative to the delivery Of
railroad rolling stock are being carried
out satisfactorily by the Germans In
a single day $500 cars aud goo locomo-
tives were turned over to the allies.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
.BOCHE CABINET
NEARS DOWNFA ALL

BERLIN, Dec. 2S. 03y the Associated
Press. while the government contin-
ues to deny the existence OF crisis,
developments appear to be rapidly ap-
preaching the point where the Ebert
Haase cabinet will no longer be able
to assert its authority,
The Berlin newspapers reflect the ap-
prehenson pervading all circles. The
Vossische Zeitung, for instance, says
the six men who sign for the govern
ment are no longer the government,
and It calls upon the newly created
central council of soldiers and workers
to assume the responsibility.
According to a Copenhagen dispatch
of Friday night, the wOrkmen's and
soldiers central council has been sum-
moned to meet with view to recon-
structing the government in Berlin,
This report was contained in Berlin
dispatch to the Copenhagen Berlingske
Tidnnle
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
HIGH TRIBUTE IS
PAID MACARTHUR
FOR WAR RECORD

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S,-A striking
tribute to the spirit and courage OF
Brig Gen Douglas Macarthur COM
manding the Sith brigade Of the 42d
trainbowl division wns given by Maj
Cen. Charles T. Mcnoher. formerly In
command Of the division, in a letter to
Gen, pershing, nrging for the second
time the promotion Of Gen. Macarthur
to the rank Of major general
y copy Of the communication has
Just reached Washington. II reviewed
the record OF Gen. Macarthur, first as
chief Of staff Of the division and later
as commander OF one OF Its two in
tantry brigades, and disclosed that the
young officer, major OF engineers
when the United States entered the
decorated by both the French and
American governments for personal gal
lantry in action, and IN addition had
been twice recommended for the French
Legion OF Honor
II do not feel that am free TO as
sumo another command" Gen. Men
oher wrote 80 Gen, Pershing on the
eve Of his transfer to the command OF
the 9Th army corps. without record
ing the services rendered by Gen. Doug
las Mac Arthur These services, rem
derrd constantly for over a year, and
In the large part, amidst active opera
tons in the field, have been so soundly
brilliantly and loyalty performed that
IN recognition Of them | see only a
fair appraisal of tho example Of euer-
", courage and efficiency which Gen.
Macarthur has sent to the i2d division
and TO our entire army in France The
contributions made to our military eS-
tablishmeut by this general officer have
already had ar-reaChing effects. He has
stood for the actual physical command
OF large bodies Of troops In battle, not
for a day but for days duration, and
| m "a M HpH n r.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
NO SNOW Sunday SAYS
FORECAST: KiDDlES SAD

Mcmrls Riddles with new sleds have
little love for the weather man Sat.
urday he dirpcllcd whatever homes they
may have had for hoautItnl snow
Sunday, To he exact tn" "oathe~ ""-
mort indicates the d"v viii he W. '-oc~
than Saturday which was ho'r o'
with the first light snow OF the de'in
queut winter.
The mercury hovered around 81 do,
Erees Saturday morning at O'Clock
The coolest day recorded this season
was Thursday, Dec 26, which was un-
able to do better than "a above.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
SHIELDS NAMED.

hospital Friday night appointed Alfred
Shields engineer Of the institution The
appointment will have to be confirmed
by the city commissioners, as the hos
pital under the charter comes under
,he supervision Of the mayor who in
also commissioner Of public affairs and
health,
The commissioners will have to name
successor to Il. O. Johnston, member
Of the board Of trustees and chairman
OF the board whose Term will expire
this year Mr. Johnston will be re
elected il is prediclcd
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
MISSOURI GUARD IS
SENT TO KANSAS CITY

KANSAS CITY. Dec 2S- Mayor
Cowgirl this morning telcphoned Gov,
Gardner at jefferson city, asking him
10 call out the Seventh regiment TO
preserve order during the street car
strike, which has been in progress here
for more than two weeks. and the
governor assured the mayor such ac-
ton would he taken at once
Gov Gardner asked that the request
for the calling out of the militia he
sent by telegraph, and this was done.
Orders from Gov. Gardner, directing
ment. were received here at II O'Clock
this morning Members of the guard
are to report at once. The company
reported this morning 1t had 267 cars
in operation In greater Kansas CITY
about half the normal number.
The Seventh regiment has about 500
members, augmented by transport
battalion Of 500
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
P0Wder BLOlvs Up
In Nashville Plant;
Loss Is $I5O,OOO

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec 2S. (spll
Fire, resulting from an explosion Of
10000 pounds Of powder in charging
plant here late yesterday afternoon re-
suited in property loss estimated at
$3.50, 600. The fire Is presumed to have
originated from spark in defective
machinery or hot bearing. The collapse
BILE roof was blown 500 feet or more in
the air and the walls Of the depart
ment smashed.
The tower was being charged and
this accounts, perhaps, for no loss OF
life. During the charging process, the
last stage, no one Is allowed in the
tower.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
PERMIT ALL TO HAVE
REGISTERED CABLE NAME

WASHINGTON, Dec Is Removal OF
the wartime prohibition on the regis
tration Of abbreviated cable addresses
was announced by the navy depart
ment. Effective Ian. any person or
firm In the United States or it's posses
sious who does not already possess a
registered cable address viii be per
mltted to register one such address with
also was announced that addresses reg
istered on or after Jan. I, 1917, win he
recognized In the United States and
that Great Britain and France have
eliminated restrictions on the use Of
addresses registered on or after July /,
1914
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
SPECIAL FOR STUDENTS.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. Dec. 2S.
(SpL)--Dr. w. T. Lowrey. president of
Blue Mountain college, which will re-
sumo regular work Dec. 81, has ar
ranged fo4, special train to bring the
young ladies' from New Albany, Miss,
Monday night, Dec. 80, after the ar.
rival there of the Frisco accommoda-
ton from Memphis and the Gulf. Mo-
bile & Northern train from Laurel, the
special arriving at Blue Mountain at
about $3.50 pm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
ELECTED PRINCIPAL.

MCRORY, Ark, Dec, 2S CSpl.)--
Lieut.. Roy w.t. ',,aI OF Bradford, Ark2 has
high school to succeed w. n. wilkes
Mr.. Wilkes rendered his resignation in
order TO assume his duties as county
superintendent and win take charge Of
his office at Augusta on Jan. |. Prof,
Witt will take charge of the school
Monday. Dec. so.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
100000
YANKS CHOSEN
RELEASE
Total Of $4,000 Soldiers in
America and More Than
10000 Abroad Desig-
mated for DemobiIization.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-More II
100000 American soldiers at hon.
and abroad have been designated for
demobilization since the armistice was
signed.
Cen. March gave the figures today as
9S7 900 men IN home units to be dis
charged and 16S,00O men and $500 Off
GERS assigned by Gen. Pershing for
early convoy home from France.
This includes men already discharged
and those who have landed from
France. To date official reports show
53S,334 men and 35,409 officers actually
discharged. Complete reports for the
week Just ended are expected to raise
the total at least 100, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
PREDICT FAIR DAYS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.--Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday. issued by the weather bureau
today, are:
South Atlantic and East and West
Gulf states. generally fair with a re-
turn to normal temperatures.
Tennessee. generally fair, somewhat
higher temperatures early in the week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
Masters Details.

He has developed, combined and ap-
Ified the use Of infantry and correlated
arms with an effect upon the enemy,
II husbandry Of his own forces and
means and n resourcefulness which no
other American commander in the field
has His efforts have been untirlng,
uninterrupted and without the least re-
gard for his personal safety at each
Of the many times when he felt his
personal leadership required his pres
ence in the thick of the struggle"
The itemi2ed account Of Gen. Mac
Arthurs service included the state-
ment that the 42d division sustained
the full hrunt" Of the German drive in
the Champagne last July and that II
was the skill and personal supervision
Of this officer which made possible
great victory Later, during the Aisne-
Marne offensives, the AID was driving
toward the Nesle when an incident oc-
Cured which Gen, Menoher described
as follows
AT the end of this phase of the di-
Visions employment, when it had la
bored day and night for over week
and was brought low In numbers by
vigorous resistance to the assaults from
exceptionally powerful positions. oc.
CURED an example OF leadership ana
the high qualities Of command which
consider as unique Cen Macarthur.
himself on the advanced line at time
when the American First army corps
had not ordered the DIVISION 10 ao-
vance. accurately diagnosed the STU.
alton as one in which the enemy had
but an hour before broken contact In
advance OF orders ana without delay,
he. with my concurrence. at an early
hour galvanized the entire division into
nromut pursuit which soon brought
il on the very heels of the enemy and
gained possession OF the great massn
OF the forest Of Nesles
Gen Menoher shows that IL was Gen.
NarArthur's brigade which broke the
Kriemhilde position IN the fighting
north of Verdun with the capture OF
Cote de Chaullion and adjacent heights,
and adds: -. -.
IN fairness wish to say that after
having attained the Cote de Chatillion
by three days constant fighting, Gen
Macarthur had SO hushanded and con.
trolIed his brigade that with unused
hattalions he stood ready 60 exploit this
success Immediately in case he had
been ordered"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
BRITAIN READY TO
WORK FOR LEAGUE
Of WORDPOWERS
Wilson's Trip to London Finds
Government Yielding to
Peoples Desire for Binding
Unity to Prevent Wars.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE
The News Solmltars Special Core.
Epondent

LONDON, Dec 2S--president Wilson
and Mr.. Lloyd George, the elected lead
ers Of the two English-s speaking democ-
racies, yesterday sat down together to
get personally acquainted SO that they
might be better able In later days at
Versailles to blend the ideals OF their
respective peoples into a truly demo-
cratic peace
Not less cordial than In France, nor
less significant was the outpouring Of
people to greet the executive who came
from across the seas, Everywhere the
masses who had felt suffering and
expectancy almost ineonceivable In It's
One Of England's most conservative
statesmen remarked that he believed
the reception given 10 Mr.. Wilson par
ticularly reflected the irresistible senti
ment for the creation OF a league OF
nations All parties and politicians OF
Importance now favor such an assoCia
ton and the government OF Great
Britain, In response to public demand,
IL ready not only TO advise MIR Wilson
OF its readiness to include n provision
Tor league OF nations In the peace
treaty, but II has formulated Its ideas
for pTNEentation at Hn early date
L0i Robert Cecil will be In charge
Of tse special section OF the British
peace delegation deallag with a league
OF nations, He has long ospoused this
principal and firmly believes In the
solemn opl)gaton OF the present gen
erhlloh TO see that no war OF the mag
hl'ude OF tho recent one shall recur.
Modest in Viaws
Ah 'AS"S'
The British do not believe that Futo-
plan plans cnn be realized nor that ma
tions can he expected TO yield their
rather 10 favor a step forward I'm the
kinds OF over whateyer causes sbaI he
Thoroughly ranyngyed hefnre nuhiIc
opinion and before tribunals before
IL would further reouire that evcry
nation submit its disputes to arbitrA-
ton or agree to a thorough cxamina-
ton OF them during a given interval Of
time and that any country refusing to
present its case 10 world tribunals In
made subject to penalty by the league
| OF nations
This IN really an extension TO the
whole world Of the principle Of investl-
| eating treaties sponsored by MIR. Bryan
| and concluded between the United
States and more than 30 powers OF tho
world--ln fnct all oxcept Germanv
| Turkey and Austria Hungary.
but England would 90 further and
provide an international oraanixation
which would compel the subtnIsaIon of
| kind, so that Conceiyahly the league
would have fun opportunity Of conCllia-
| tou II not the actual employment Of
| threats of force, TO keep the peace,
Mr.. Wilson himself has never an
| nounced his formula for a league OF
nations, nut inc object nnd bTIncmrss
| he seeks to attain are Fundamentally
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
DR.. E. R. Lloyd, New Head Of
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Development Bureau,
Says Opportunity Is Great.
HAS CONFERENCE WITH
MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE
Immense Amount of Live
Stock, Poultry and Produce
Is Available and City Will
Seek Control Of Big Trade.

Placing Memphis on the map as. a
market capable of handling all live
stock and produce originating in this
territory, win be one of the primary
objects for which the farm development
bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
will strive during the coming year ac-
Cording to DR.. E, r. Lloyd. newly
elected director OF the bureau, who ar
rived in Memphis Saturday morning
DR.. Lloyd succeeds II. M Cottrell as
director, Mr., Cottrell leaving Jan, 1 to
assume similar position at the head
of the Little Rock Ark, farm bureau
DR. Lloyd was to confer with the eX-
ecutive committee of the bureau at the
Chamber of Commerce at . o'clock
Plans for the years work were to be
discussed. He will return to the
Mississippi A. and NJ, college for few
days preparatory to assuming his duties
here Jan. l.
DR. Lloyd expressed his appreciation
at being appointed to head bureau
such as the local organization. which
has for its committee the City's best
business men, In reference to Mr.. Cot
trell. who resigned to accept a posi-
tion with the Little Rock, Ark, agri-
cultural bureau, Or, Lloyd said:
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
Too Bills Against Huns


fully
studied subject This that would take s4OoO
finance
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
Praises Predecessor.

II feel no hesitancv in accepting
place with the Memphis bureau OF farm
development since my predecessor is
one Of the most efficient men in the
country He has placed the. bureau on
a splendid foundation for further ex-
tension"
As explained by DR. Lloyd, Memphis
Is in great need Of market to receive
this districts products. The cattle
market is OF vital necessity, as is a
market for produce. Intentions of the
bureau are to make this city mecca
for marketing of the territory's prin-
cipal products.
The greater portion of cattle shipped
from this territory goes to st. Louis
markets, DR. Lloyd declared, while
poultry and produce find a ready mar
ket in New orleans and other gulf
ports. Shipping rates to these centers
are higher than to Memphis which, is
handicapped as a marketing place be-
cause of the limited number of buyers
Has Splendid Record.
Dr. Lloyd comes to Memphis with q
splendid record as an agriculturist.. He
graduated from Auburn College OF AZ
ricultuFe, Auburn. Ala. with the de-
gfee--pf M: S. att 'ttHs agasnf n Since
leaving college he has been associated
with the Mississippi A. and NJ. college
While a member Of the Mississippi
college faculty, DR.. Lloyd was director
of the agricultural department and farm
extension work. He also had under. his
|, supervision three experiment stations
of the college.
the college has made rapid progress
under DR.. Lloyd's supervision. He has
made a speciality for years of expert
menting in the breeding of live stock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-28
Weather Forecast

Generally fair, little
change in tempera-
ture.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-13
MARsHFIELD CASE ARGUED.
To Determine A. T. Davis Rights on
Property in That Town.

The arguments were made Tuesday
afternoon In Vermont supreme court in
the Washington county case of A. r. Da-
Wis VS.. the Union Meeting House soci-
ETY., ct al This i the first case argued
from this county, the county case hay
ing been reached Tuesday noon, which
means that If any Of the 10 remaining
cases are not argued the term will be
short one The rest of the docket has
been cleaned up by the continuation Of
the case of Henry w. Clement VS.. the
Rutland Country club.
The Davis Meeting House case has
been argued in court once before, so that
in reality this presentation is re-argu.
ment. II is over the rights,of Mr. Davis
in the rear of the meeting house named
above in Marshfield, and the question
arises as TO whether the chancellor had
authority to dismiss. the case.
The case Of State VS.. Clifford Newell
in Windsor county was presented to the
court Tuesday morning. In this case
the lower court found the respondent
guilty of burglary and he was sentenced
to the house of correction for not more
than five years nor less than one year,
The respondent took exceptions to the
verdict and brought the case to supreme
court The states attorney argued his
case while the respondent presented his
briefs.
Robert Warm, who last week was
granted new trial in Franklin county
court on the charge of murder, under an
order Of court, signed Tuesday, win be
transferred to the Franklin county Jail
for custody He is now in stats prison,
where he was transferred after being
found guilty of the murder of Jennie
Hemingway.
This morning the case of H. T. Slayton,
trustee, vs. Z. A. Drown was argued In
the lower court verdict of 81 ,29O was
given the plaintiff, to which the defend
ant took exceptions. The verdict was
obtained upon rent which was paid to
Mr.. Drown by ]. w. Vaughan within
four months Of his going into bankrupt
cy; and the settlement of the bankrupt
estate is delayed by the pending suit
The arguments Of Asa Tyrrell VS..
Moses Goslant will follow the above case
This is suit brought by the plaintiff to
recover damages occurring in an automo-
bile accident A verdict was found in the
lower court for the defendant. The de
cision in this case is wanted in the case
of Goslant VS.. Tyrrell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-13
SUIT OVER $4,000
Is Being Heard in Washington County
Court.

In Washington county court this morn.
ing the testimony was presented in the
case Of Joseph Bartlett vs. estate Of Z. ID.
Bartlett. This is a suit brought by the
plaintiff and appealed from the commits
sioners in probate court when they de.
MED the account of the plaintiff for some
$4,000 which the plaintiff claims the
estate owed him relative to their hand.
ling Of farm and other business done
between the two Bartletts when Il. d.
Bartlett was alive. Several Plainfeld
witnesses viii testify in the case.
The jury is composed of b. J.. Bell,
Berlin; w. II. Berdan, Waterbury; John
Haley, Barre Town; L. r. Wells, Middle
sex; g. L. Blanchard, Montpelier; G. w,
Luce, Montpelier; f. NJ, Corliss, Calais ;
4. J., Foster, Waterbury; J. C. Rich, Ber.
linz w. e. Mills, Waitsfield; f. ID. Waldo,
Cabot; Fred Fuller, Northfeld.
The cases Of w. c. Hall vs.. Il. G. Dar-
liag and Mabel Bartlett VS.. j. Burton
Pike have been discontinued with costs.
The cases of e. Gomez VS.. the Caledo-
nian Insurance Co. and two other insur-
ance companies will be tried, it was ex-
pected this morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-13
PRIVATE MANSoNS FUNERAL
Was Held in Barre Yesterday, With In
terment in Hope Cemetery.

The funeral of Pvt. Arthur A. Man
son, whose death occurred at Camp Eus-
tis, Va, was held at ii o'clock Tuesday
forenoon at the home Of James Peer of
Circle street, Rev. Edgar Grassland Off
ciating. There was a large attendance of
friends, and their presence, as well as
the many flowers, bore evidence of the
esteem of his acquaintances and the
sympathy extended to the sorrowing rel
atiyes
Interment took place in Hope ceme-
terry, the bearers being Peter and John
Bainbridge, Pvt. Philip Paloy, who ac-
companied the body from Camp Eustis,
Charles Frattini, sailor, Robert Phillips
and Charles Imlah.
Relatives from out of town who at +.
tended the funeral were Mr.. Manson's
mother, Mrs. Annie Manson from Lynn,
Mass, two brothers, William Manson of
Lynn, Mass, and Alexander Manson of
Quincy, Mass, and sister Miss Nellie
Manson of Lynn, Mass.