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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
MACKIE q. KS"
RIVER TERMINAL
Barge Line Official Inspects
Local Site and Ap-
proves 1t.

The city commissioners did not err
when 1t selected the plant Of the River
and Rail Storage company for munich
pal wharves, according to A. w.
Mackie, superintendent of the Missisr
sippi river division of the United States
barge line system. He said he is much
pleased with the location and equip
Mackie, whose headquarters are in
St. Louis, was accompanied by Mai,
John R. Fordyce, chief engineer of the
Mississippi Warrior River Transporta
tion development. The two came to
Memphis from Helena, Ark, to inspect
the Memphis plant and make recon-
mendations for It's equipment. Both
said they were highly pleased with the
location and present equipment. They
will send their recommendations by let
ter later.
They said they were not ready yet to
determine the matter of rates, due to
the fact that NJ. j. Sanders, of New
Orleans, general manager of the barge
line system, is in Washington trying TO
adjust the river and rail rates, 1t is
understood the railroads are objecting
to rates suggested for the river barge
line.
The meeting of merehants, manu-.
factarers and others set for New Or
leans, Dec. and 10, has been post
poned until January on account of con-
flicts with dates set for meetings to be
held in Baltimore, Chicago and At
lantic City,
conference with c.. B. Quinn. commits
and II. II. Hull, city engineer, while in
Memphis, and accompanied them OF
the inspection trip to the Memphis
terminals.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
Wilson Pitches Into Mass of
Papers Piled Upon Desk and
Spends Most of First Day
in Labor.
BULLETINS.

ON BOARD U. S. S. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3. (By Wire
less to the Associated Press -
President Wilson'S ship today was
45O miles out, steering a steady
course at a speed of II knots an
hour.
ON BOARD U. S. S. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, Dec 5. (By Wireless
to the Associated Press. president
Wilson spent most of first day of trip on
this steamship working in the office
part Of his suite. After acknowledging
from the bridge the greetings that were
given him as the ship put to sea, he
turned to the pile of letters and tele-
grams awaiting him and spent several
hours working with his stenographers.
In the afternoon, on the advice of his
physician, Rear Admiral Cary T. Gray
son, he lay down and rested for time
because of a slight cold that was af-
footing his voice Later the president
received calls from officials on board,
including the Italian and French am
bassadors Following this he took a
walk on deck, together with Mrs. Will
sor-
The presidential party dined quietly
in the evening, being served by wait
er who claimed to have attended En-
peror William and the empress in the
same suite on the trial trip of the
George Washington, Reports shat the
presidential suite had been fitted up in
a luxurious manner are untrue.
In the dining hall music was fur
nshed by the ships band and a quartet
of sailors.
The president is keeping in touch with
Official business by wireless,
The escorting destroyers, with the
battleship Pennsylvania leading the coll
umn, are. keeping in close touch with
the stea&ship carrying the president.
Mine sweepers are running before the
bow of his ship. They are loaded with
steel billets to insure their deep
draught.
The weather is cold and misty but
the sea is calm,
In the evening Mrs. Wilson released
from the George Washington carrier
pigeons bearing notes of thanks to
Vice Admiral Gleaves for the success
of the arrangements made for the de-
parture.
The George Washington will steam
by way of the Azores, but win not put
in at those islands.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
P. E. KNOWLTON LAID
TO REST IN ELMWOOD

The body of p Clarke Knowlton,
aged 81, president of p. G. Knowlton
& Co., who died Wednesday morning,
was laid to rest Thursday afternoon In
Elmwod cemetery the FUNERAL being at
tended by scores Of friends. Services
were conducted at the house by DR.,
A. B. Curry, pastor OF the Second Pres
byterian church.
Active pallbearers were: J, D. Nc
Dowell, ]. H. Fisher, Henry Wetter,
+. F. Leathem, B. G, Lee, J, p. Nor
fleet, Milton Anderson, Honorary pail
bearers We're: W, + Hamilton, B. G,
Lake, w. E. Holt, George K. Dorian,
T. J. Canale, A. D. Armstrong, G. +,
Farnsworth, W. G. Early, James H.
Reese, r. Redford, DR., S, d. Terrell,
S. T. Carnes, Robert Wilson, w. D,
Roberts, G. w. Macrae, r.. A. Speed,
w. H. Wood, J. H. Lumpkip, I. P.
Cummings, w. p. Brown and S. r.
Leatherman.
Knwlton entered business In Mem
phic in 1875 at the age of "A years, and
was connected with the oliver Finnie
Grocer Co. until 1887 when he took over
their retail business with B. G. Lake
and A. S. Baldwin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
Of NAVYS
PERSONNEL TOBE
DISCHARGED SOON
Daniels Announces That About
100000 Men Will Be Re-
leased to Return to Civil
Life Quickly as Possible.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Discharge
OF 20 per cent of the navy's war time
personnel, about O,000 men, has been
authorized. Secretary Daniels said to-
day the men would be released as
quickly as possible with due regard to
the convenience of the service.
Private yachts. motor boats and other
craft taken over by the navy for the
war already are being turned back to
their owners. Mr.. Daniels said BY Feb
ruary 700 craft will have been stricken
from the navy list.
The release Of enlisted men Is author
ized not because the navy is over
manned, but to permit the return to-
civil pursuits of youths who joined for
the war and who do not intend to fol-
low the sea.
Members Of naval units in schools
and colleges will complete their training
and then stand discharged, In the
cases of special student bodies such as
paymasters' school at Princeton and
the ensigns schools at Annapolis,
students in the present classes upon
graduation will be commissioned in the
reserve.
More than $1,000. 600, 900 has been cut
from the navy's estimates of eXpendi
lures for the coming fiscal year, secre-
tary Daniels disclosed today that the
estimates, sent to congress Monday
were based on the war program and
that the reduction process that already
has eliminated over fifth OF the
s., 900, 900, 900 total, is continuing.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
LUCKLESS AVIATOR
RETURNS TO FIELD

Cadet Tom Hearsey, OF Dockerton,
Mass, has returned to Park field suf-
fering from severe burns on his face
and arms caused by a peculiar acct
dent at Marked Tree. Ark. in which
bis plane and a $4,000 residence were
destroyed by fire.
Soon after rising from the ground
the plane smashed into the home OF
T. A. Pierce, Of the Pierce Lumber
company, and caught fire. As there
was no fire fighting apparatus near
the entire building was consumed ex-
cent for the furniture
Hearsey managed to unbuckle his
straps and extricatcd himself from the
burning plane. He had alighted at the
Pierce home to take dinner with the
family, who were friends OF his, and
the accident occurred as he started
home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
PALMER SELECTED
TO HELP FIGHTERS

committee, the food administration and
the fuel administration
"These units have largely completed
activities connected directly with the
winning OF the war and they viii be
asked TO throw their energies into the
movement to find positions for the
men whom they supported with such
ability while engaged in training or
active service.
I'VE are behind on this work, It
time ago England France aud other
countries have been laying plans for
months for meeting conditions that
would follow the ending Of the war
Other cities in America have likewise
done a great deal Of preliminary work
to the same end. Here little has been
done and the committee appointed by
the Chamber Of Commerce will actively
and aggressivelY tackle the problem OF
creating work for these nen--a prob
lem which Is perhaps one Of the most
important. facing Memphis at the pres
ent time"
Salisbury called attention to the fact
that there had been almost universal
contraction in certain lines in Mem
phis during the war because OF a de-
sire to avoid nonessential production
and urged that, since all restrictions
had been removed. business and pro-
fessonal men should throw themselves
into the work of EXPANSION in every
direction in order that they might aid
in this movement for providing agree
able and profitable employment TO re-
turned soldiers and sailors.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
CHURCHILL SAYS BRITAIN
WILL GIVE UP HELG0LAND

LONDON, Dec. 5.--The British naval
authorities have decided that 1t will be
unnecessary to demand the return of
Helgoland to Great Britain from Ger
many, Winston Churchill the minister
OF munitions, announced in a speech at
Dundee.
Mr.. Churchill also said the govern
ment had decided upon the nationaliza-
tion Of the railways.
"We enter the peace conference" said
Mr.. Churchill during the course of his
address, with the absolute determina-
tion that no limitation shall be i'm
posed on our right to maintain our ma
val defense. We do not intend, no mat
ter what arguments and appeals are ad-
dressed to us, to lend ourselves in any
way to any lettering restrictions which
will prevent the British navy maintain
ing its well-tried and well-deserved su-
premacy."
Helgoland. formerly Danish. was ced-
ed to Great Britain in 1914. In 1890
Great Britain ceded 1t to Germany. who
began developing it into an extremely
CONTINUED on Page 3, Column A.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
OTTOMAN GOVERNMENT
SEEKING YOUNG TURKS

GENEVA, Dec. 5.-Thc new Turkish
government is proceeding vigorously
against the Young Turk party Of Enver
Faqha according to Information re-
ccived here The German government
at the request " the Turkish govern
mcnt, haa arrested Enver Pasha, Talaat
CmrkI Bcy. who fled recently to Ber-
lin In roustantinople the Ottomon
government has arrested 200 prominent
young Turks
The Turltsh legation at Berne has
begun search for certain young Turk
leaders known to be in Switzerland
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05

Earl Palmer, OF the Ferguson Palmer
company, Inc, Thursday was appointed
by l.. X. Salisbury as chairman OF the
Chamber Of Commerce committee which
will aid In seeking employment for SOL
ders and sailors as soon as they re-
turn to Memphis.
Palmer will proceed Immediately with
the selection of those who will serve
with him He will name one man from
each OF the social business and com :
mercial organizations Of the city ana
will map out plans in a large way for
the work in hand.
THE committee will not only CO.
operate with the employment service
bureau and other organizations In lind
ing positions for men who return from
the cantonments, from the navy and
from overseas service. but will seek TO
ing and all other activities in Mem
phis and the Memphis territory In or
der to create work for these men to
do" said Salisbury.
Palmer has large ideas on the sub
ject and is an ideal man for the chair
manship Of this committee. In addl-
tion to enlistlng the aid Of the yari-
GUS permanent organizations in Mem
phis, he will obtain the cooperation
Of every unit in Memphis that has been
identified in any way with war work,
including the draft boards. the local
representatives. OF the Council Of Ma
tional Defense. the work or fight
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
NO OFFICIAL MESSAGE
RECEIVED OR SENT

WASHINGTON, Dec 5-Evidently
all was well today aboard the transport
George Washington, upon which Presi-
dent Wilson is crossing the Atlantic.
No word came to the White House or
the navy department, and if there had
been the slightest incident worth re-
porting since the ships left American
shores a radio flash would have come
to the Arlington naval towers.
White House officials say the presi
dent left his desk clean and until there
are developments no instructions are
needed for the conduct of the executive
offices. Nothing has arisen since Tues
day night of sufficient Importance to
call for a report to the George Wash
D. ington by wireless.
Members of the presidential party
were able this morning to read a prac-
tically complete newspaper report of in
terestng events from all over the world.
A naval officer assigned to the duty
always makes up each night synopsis
Of the late news for radio transmits
' sion to all ships at sea. 1t Is under
stood that while the George Washington
Is crossing the service is supplemented
by additional matters prepared In the
state department and referring par
ticularly to affairs of international i'm
portance.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
Encouragement
To G00dfeIL0WS

lnclosed find check for SIS, which
please place to the fund of the
Goodfellows believe In helping
fthose at home. and ! have ALWAYS
/ had a tender feeling for the chill
dren. In doing this | hope to make
some little heart happy Christmas
time, With kindest regards e, H.,
/ SenAth, Mo,
=
Inclosed find postal money order
for 81 from myself and wife as
membership fees to your Goodfel-
lows club this year--~W. o. r., Ste
phenson, Miss.
-
Inclosed find check for SIS which
/ am only toe glad TO give to so
good cause as yours. | hope II may
make some child happy.--S, II. A.
Iuka, Miss,
.
am a little girl nine years old,
and / want you to take this 81 and
set some poor little. boy or girl a
Christmas present.--M. w.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
MACHINE GUNS USED
TO END FOOD Rl0TING

COPENHAGEN, Dec, 5,--MAchlne
guns were used In suppressing food
riots in Cologne Tuesday, according to
reports received here. Several stores
in different parts OF the city were plum
dercd There were a number Of cas-
ualties in the ranks Of the demon
strants, several being killed. After
plundoring the stores, a groat crowd
gathered Mt the food depot. but the
welfare committee" OF the city de-
cided to suppress tho disturbances
without mercy. The mob retreated whom
tho machine guns were brought into
play
Other casualties occurred in conflicts
between mobs and the police through
out the night.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
RATE RULING OF
LITTLE EFFECT HERE

WASIUNGTON Dec 5-The inter-
state commerce commission today Is
sued an order to the Na2oo & Missis-
sppl Valley railroad vacating a previ-
GUS order witch permitted that line
TO charge through rates between Mem
phis and other points north and west
Of Memphis to Jackson, Miss, lower
than tho rates applying to intermcdi-
ate points and denied the application
of the railroad for the permanent es-
tahlishment Of such rates, instructing
that rates be euualized as of Feb. 1,
1919
The above order win affect Mem
phs shippers but slightly. according
to j, S. Ddvant. Of the Memphis Freight
bureau since freight rates between
Memphis ana Jackson are already in
conformnuce to the long and short haul
regulations Of the interstate commerce
commission
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
NITRATE PLANT NO. |
TURNED OVER TO U. 5.

SHEFFIELp, Ala, Dec, s, (Spl)--
United States nitrate plant No. | will
be formally turned over 10 the gov
crnmcnt by the contractors next week,
The nitrate plant itsolf has been com
pleted and in operation FOR some time,
but the builders Of the piant, the ], @,
White construction company have
been engaged since the completion OF
the plant in a number Of supplementary
contracts Among these was the build
ing Of quarters for the ordnance de-
tHchmcnt and officers quarters for the
housing Of the officers who are sta
toned at the plant These items alone
constituted an expenditure Of more than
half a million dollars More than a
million dollars also has been spent In
the construction Of more than 100 per
the construction Of dwelling houses for
the employees of the plant
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
THINK EXECUTIVE HAS
FULL ALLIED REPORTS

LONDON, Dec 5.--The substance of
discussions in London early this week
between representatives of Great Brit
ain, France and Italy with regard to
the coming peace conference, were ca
bled to the American government and
it is believed the messages reached
President Wilson before he sailed for
Europe.
Reuters limited says there is reason
to believe the presidents advisers are
of the opinion that the views of the
conference regarding former Emperor
William, are likely to coincide with
those Of the president himself. Re-
sponsible opinion, says this news agen-
cy, holds that the ex-emperor and other
persons guilty of breaches of interna-
tional law during the progress of the
war should be dealt with by a tribu-
nal Of the associated governments, in
cluding representatives of those coun-
tries which suffered most.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
SLEEPS BY CAMP FIRE;
WAKES UP IN FLAMES

UNION CITY, Tenn, Dec. s. (spl)--
Luther Finch, son Of former Sheriff
Finch. of this county, is in a serious
condition as the result Of burns suf-
fered when his clothes caught fire
while sleeping by a camp fire following
coon hunt. Finch leaped to hts feet
and ran when his burning clothes
awakened him. One Of his companions
Immediately began pursuit but before
Finch could be caught and the fire ex
tlnguished his clothes had been burned
nearly off his back.
Finch and his companion hunters
had become tired when they decided TO
build a fire and rest. All had gone to
sleep when Finch's screams awakened
them.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
DUNNlNG CALLED TO SPA
TO CONFER WITH HOOVER

BERLIN, Dec. S. (By the Associated
Press. Arthur E. Dunning, secretary
OF the American Association OF Com
merce and Trade OF Berlin, has been
summoned TO Spa former German
headquarters where the armistice COM
mission has been IN SESSION. for the
purpose OF comforting with the Amerl-
can military authorities and Herbert
{. Hoover, the food administrator.
The Berlin organization which Mr..
Dunning represents, had placed itself
at the disposal Of the United States
government in connection with the
proposed food relief.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
MRS. HARPMANN LAID TO
REST THURSDAY MORNING

Mrs Josephine Harpmann, society go
itor Of The News Scmitar ana one OF
Memphis best beloved women, WAS lhlu
to rest in the Jewish cemetery lnu'S-
day morning, ..,I.,,,oa
The funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. w. II. Fincshrher at me
residence of Mr.. Sam Oppenhelmcr, l0l
North Bellevue boulevard. Dr, fihe-
shriber paid a beautiful tribute to Mrs.
Harpmann's life and her influence upon
the community. The grave was COW
ered with a .profuBiOn OF flowers from
the devoted friends OF the family
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
CASUALTY LIST

WASHINGTON, Dec, 5,--Two army
casualty lists, made public here today,
contain total Of 5000 names, divided
Killed in action, 421; died from
wounds, Sl0 died, accident and other
causes, q; died, airplane accident, IL;
died of disease, 43l wounded severely,
S44; wounded, degree undetermined, 99S;
wounded slightly, 6l9; missing in ac-
Included in the lists;
TENNESSEE.
Killed in action; Sergts. Fair B.
WAR. RossvilleA Fred W. Brady, 7SS
Michaels, r. F. D, |, Brentwood; Pri-
Yates Houston Hoover, r, f, D. 4,
Murfreesboro; Pete Williams, Sedalia
Frank Fgemings, care John Shields
Memphis; Virgil A. Clayton, r. F. ID
!, Vildo; odell Lane, r. F, D, 8, SEWER
Vile; Charley Blair Chattanooga Sam
p. Myers, Pine Flats; Garrett Plemonsi
Leoma
Died from wounds: Sergts. Fred T.
Bell, Norwood James NJ. Tillery, Knox
VILE; Corp John W. Thompson, r. F,
D. 4, Mount Pleasant; Privates Ed M.
Byrd, r, F, D. ], Nolensville, Carleton
H, Randall, r. F. d. l. Chattanooga
Phillip M. Berry, Chattanooga
Died of disease sergt. William L,
Anderson, Knoxville; Corps. Ballard
Burdine. Kingsport; James R. Geisler,
Hampton; James r. Parker, f. f. D.
s. Whiteville; Privates Aldino f, Cuneo
1874 Overton St, Memphis; Clarence Nc
Farland r. f. D. 6, Humboldt; Her
bert C., Nichols, Duck River; Jake D.
Phillips, Dresden; Lawrence M. Talley
Barrettsville;. Luna, w. Enloe, Sewer
vile; Floyd Kennedy, r. F. d. /, Sar-
dis; Ordley Parvin, r. f. d. J. Persia
Dawn Phillips, r. F. d. !. Clinton
Thomas R; Wilhoite, r, F. d, 7, Win
chester; Walter c, Brison, Linden,
Daniel Fox, Sale Creek; Conner Cross
+: F, p, 2, Moss; Alfred w, Stephens
Glenobey; Adron l.. Troughber. K. r
?. 3, Goodlettsville; Robert w. Pirtle
Toone; Oscar Hampton, lockwood
Lemuel II, Bogart, r, f. D. 2, Oolte
wah; Lilburn l.. Short, r. F. D. 10
Lewisburg.
Wounded severely: Corps. Henry II
Dunn, Shelbyvile; Ralph X. Goodwin
Jefferson City; Privates Earl e
-
(CnDtinund IN papa CoI,,p1n A.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
AUSTRIAN CHIEFS TRYING
TO SPREAD B0LSHEVISM

PARIS. Dec. +, tHavasO-A number
trla- Hungary have arrived In Switzer-
land with large sums Of money to fur
ther campaign Of Bolshevism else
where than In Switzerland. the Zurich
correspondent OF the Journal says he
learns from o reliable source. Among
the men are the former grand admiral
OF the imperin( fleet, former Austro-
Hungarian foreign minlster and a for
mer member Of the Hungarian cablnet'
The correspondent adds that other
men are TO be sent 10 Alsace Lorraine
to spread BolsheVism
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
Court Scores Safes
In Rural offices:
Acquits c. A. Hill

Postal safes In the ordinary country
postoffice are just as appropriate for
keeping money in as tencepost, ac-
cording to Federal Judge Mccall, who
Thursday morning directed a verdict OF
acuuittal In the case of Charles A. Hill,
former postmaster at Upton, Tenn.
who was charged with mlsapproprta-
ton Of government funds. The judge
agreed with Hin VINO testified in his
own defense that II was unsafe to
leave money in the safe and that car
rylng It home with him was permtssi-
BILE. Hin was discharged
The hearing Of II. 0, Underwood.
charged with violating the Mann act,
opened Thursday morning Underwood
Is alleged to have transported young
woman to cairo, ILL.,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
KANSAS CITY ASKS U. S.
AID TO BATTLE FLU

KANSAS CITY, Dec 5,--Surgeon-
Gen. Blue, head of the United States
public health service was called upon
today by local .officia Is to send gov
ernment physician to take entire charge
of the Influenza situation here.
Twenty-six deaths yesterday from
pneumonia and Influenza were shown
in the official reports, while the num-
Der of new cases reported yesterday
numbered 34S. One hundred and TWEEN
Kansas City, Kan, for the "a hours
ending at 10 o'clock this morning
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05

Tennessee--Fair, warmer in central
and east portions
Mississippi-Fair. warmer in north
east.
Arkansas--Fair.
Alabama-Fair. warmer.
Kentucky--Fair, warmer.
Loulsiana-Fair, frost in interior.
Oklahoma East Texas and West
Texas-Fair.
South Carolina-Fair, warmer Fri
day
Georgia-Fair, warmer in central por-
ton Friday.
Florda--Fair, possibly light frost in
north; Friday slightly warmer In
peninsula.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
ALL DRILLS ABANDONED
AT JONESB0RO SCHOOL

JONESBORO. Ark. Dec. 5. Cspl)--
There will be No future drin for the
8. A. r. c. unit at the state Agricul-
tural school All formations have been
suspended, only class WORK Is being
done The soldiers are taking their
examination and will be given full cred
its
A number will remain to take regu-
lar course In school. while others will
return to their old positions. 1t is not
definitely known just when demObiiza-
ton will begin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-05
L|EBKNECHT
At HEAD Of
TERRORISTS
Zurich Correspondent Sends
Out News Of Scheduled
Reign of Anarchy to Begin
Friday Evening in Capital.

PARIS, Dec, 5. (Havas)--A terrorist
revolution under the leadership Of DR.,
LlehkneCht, the radical socialist, Will
break out in Berlin Friday evening, ac-
cording to adviCes received by tho
Zurich correspondent of the Journal
Liebknecht, the reports say. has $4,000
men well armed,
The population Of Berlin, according
to reports, In at the mercy OF gangs OF
marauders and there appears to be no
authority there