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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
RESTRICTIONS ON HUN ENEMY \
ALIENS REMOVED BY WILSON

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i--All re
strictions on German enemy aliens eN-
cent those apply ing for entry into and
departure from the United States, and
those affecting the power Of internmeut
have been ordered removed by Attor-
ney-General Gregory, effective Christ
mas day. This action was taken on
cahled Instructions from President Will
son, aud will affect about 800, 900 Ger
man men and Omo
II was explained that the department
Of justice would continue to exercise
the power Of tntcrnment Of dangerous
German enemy aliens and that the or
der would not affect such aliens already
informed.
This statement was issued at the
department OF justice;
ON the recommendation OF the at
torncr general the president has di-
rccted that on and after Christmas day
the attorney general discontinue en-
forcemeut Of all regulations affecting
the conduct of male and female Ger
man alien enemies. except those re-
St%rlctions which apply to entry into
ana departure from the country, and
those affecting the power OF intern
ment.
This means that on Christmas day
the permit and pass systems effective
against these aliens will be abolished
al over the country, and that all pro.
hibited areas and restricted zones will
go out of existence, All registration
regulations viii likewise cease, and IL
| will no longer he necessary for German
alien enemies TO obtain permits for
change Of residence. In short they will
be freed OF all restrictions affecting
: places OF residence and Of employment.
The attorney general, however. Will
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
HOOVER AND HURLEY CONFER
WITH WILSON ON PROBLEMS

chant marine through the use Of great
American shirbuilding plants, which
were developed TO meet war needs. The
French government through Cant. An
Dire Tardicu, when he was French high
COMMISSIONS to the United States, al
ready has reminded Mr., Wilson that
France was compelled in the common
interest Of the entena TO completely
suspend the construction or merchant
ships.
M, Tardieu at that time told the
president that France could not even
undertake 10 replace ships destroyed by
German and Austrian submarines II she
turned her great s%hipbullding plants
into munition factories TO supply the
entente armies with artillery and am
munition, He explained that the end
Of the war, therefore, would find
France almost without ships and de-
pendent upOu foreign bottoms IL her
appeal for aid was UNDECIDED.
Que consideration is being given this
claim, but 1t is understood the chair
man Of the shipping board Is disposed
TO Withhold American snlpbuilding IA
ciltttcS from all foreign customers until
the final peace treaty is signed. Mr.
Hurley intended to return immediately
to America, but has changed hts plans
and because there is a probability thai
these subjects will soon become a mat
ter OF negotiation. has decided TO re-
main in France indefinitely,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
TO DINE WILSON
SIMILAR TO ROYALTY

LONDON, Dec. 24,-Arrangements
for the banquet Friday night in honor
of President Wilson are similar to
those made for the king of Denmark
during his recent visit to London, The
banouet room in buckingham palace is
decorated in white and gold, and, has
some Of the finest tapestry in exist
ence. 1t is the largest room in the
palace. There is a throne in one end,
hut this probably will be hidden by
lowers. In the other end is an organ
loft, which will accommodate the or
chestra on the night of the banquet.
The substitution of the dinner 10
he given by Premier Lloyd George for
the banquet which was to have been
given at Lancaster house on Saturday
night, means It will be a much smaller
and more intimate assemhlage, the
president meeting only a small body
Of men from the imperial war cabinet.
II has been decided Mr., Wilson will
dine with King George at Buckingham
palace Monday evening. He will leave
the palace at . o'clock Tuesday morn
ing, pass through lines of troops on
his way to the station aid take his
train for Dover. II VAS announced to-
6av the reception at Guild hall Satur-
day will occur in the great hall instead
Of the library. This will enable n much
larger company to witness the ceremony
incident to the presentation of the ad-
dress to the president.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
WOULD CLEAR COURT
OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY

II the city commission carries out
what now appears to be its intention,
the juvenile court after Jan. / will
be so constituted as 10 avoid political
contact or future charges Of political
activity.
1t is understood that the board of
control, which the commission has
about agreed upon. will be composed
Of three well-known ministers, prob
ably Rev. Father Scanlon, Rev, C. II.
Williamson and Rev. w. D. Buckner.
This board will select the minor Off
cials and will be given as nearly as
possible complete control of the work
Of the court.
A ~well-known business man with
large sympathies for the youth and a
Willingness to sacrifice his time will
doubtless be named as Judge of the
court, 1t has been decided hat it will
be well to get the court away from
the lawyers and deal with the unfor-
Inmates in a humanitarian manner
with their interests and no other in
view.
Mrs. West. who recently resigned as
superintendent of the court. was vexed
and annoyed by paid attorneys who
sought favors from the court in the
interest OF their clients. The intention
OF the commission is to leave the man
agement so far as possible to the board
with the commission ratirying such
matters as the charter requires and
which can not be delegated to any
other body,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
BILL WOULD PUT STOP
TO AUTOMOBILE THEFTS

A bill to protect automobile owners
from theft of their cars will be intro
duced in the legislature in January by
Ernest s. Bell, member of the lower
house,
This "a provides that defaCing
or mutilating motor numpers of auto
mobile engines or any other numbers
on cars, will be a felony. This is de-
signed to prevent persons from steal
ing cars and then preventing the own
ers from tracing them by numbers. Tho
bill win also make it a felony to steal
an auto or use a car without the own
er's consent, These offenses are now
merely misdemeanorS.
Bell will also introduce a bill for
the relief OF street car stran hangers
by prevlding that a like amount of
seating space be accorded passengers
as Is taken up by air space in the aisles
Of the cars.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO
HAVE XMAS PROGRAM

The Knights Templar and their
friends will participate in the annual
Christmas observance in the command
cry asylum, Masonic temple, Fourth
street and Court avenue, beginning at
l0;45 am. Christmas day. This beau
ttful ceremony, concentrating the
birth of Christ, is not confined to the
members of the order, but their friends
and the general public are cordially in
vited to attend. 1t is indeed a beau
tiful and inspiring sight to witness the
knights in their Templar uniforms OBJ
serving this ancient custom, which in
cludes the drinking of the Christmas
toast.
A most excellent program has been
prepared for this occasion and will be
fitting to the occasion. This will in
clude both solo and quartet numbers,
and a short address by the grand prel-
The Christmas toast Is drunk at II
o'clock sharp by all Communicates in
the United States, and this includes a
quarter of a million knights. The fol-
lowing is the program for Memphis
c~ommandery and st. Elmo commandery:
Miss Eunice Robertson.
All Hail the Power Of Jesus Name.
Congregation.
The Old, Old Story
Excellent Prelate.
Quartet-The Birthday of a King. &c.
. Niedlingel
Burl Grant. Mrs. Mildred Smith,
f.. c. Heintz and Miss Van
Dyke Cleage.
Irayer ...........
Excellent Prelate.
The Christmas Toast.
In Bethlehem Clark
Miss Van Dyke Cleage.
o Little Town Of Bethlehem ....,...
Miss Virginia Sawyer.
SOLO ....',..''.'
r. c, Heintz.
Christmas Sermon
Rev. C. Fl. Williamson.
Solo-It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Harbir
Mrs. Mildred Bailey.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

PARIS. Dec. 24.-Herherb c. Hooycr,
American food administrator, and Ed
ward n Hurley, chairman of the Amer
lean shipping board, called on Presi-
dent Wilson by appointment late yes
terday. Mr., Hoover's visit was in con-
nection with the great problem Of pro-
~visioning sections of Europe where great
food shortage exists or is threatened
as the result of the o%verrunning Of the
country by German troops or by eN-
haustion owing to the inability OF the
inhabitants to find labor TO till the
soil.
Suggestions that relief work in these
sections be placed In the hands OF an
international committee have come from
some entente countries, but IL now
seems assured that the original plans
OF the administration in this matter
will be adhered to. II is probable that
the work Of supplying rood win be re-
tatned under one head in the interest
Of rapidity OF action INC efficiency,
This head, 1t seems certain, viii be Mr..
Hoover. who has prepared tentative
plans for the extension or the machln-
cry he has already created for the re-
lief OF devastated portions OF Belgium
and France.
Mr.. Hurley talked with Mr.. Wilson
on shipping subjects. une feature OF
the problem under consideration Ia the
application OF the Frencn government
for permission to rehabilitate its mcr-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
OKLAHOMA RECEIVERS
AFTER NIGHT BLIZZARD

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Dec. ct
Oklahoma, in common with other
Southwestern states, pcsan recovering
today after the bli2Earu which swept
all portions OF the state last night A
two-toot precipitation was renortcd
from Texas county While the snowfall
IN other sections Of Okianema ranged
from four to six and one-half inches
On the level. Tho temperature in the
Panhandle district Of the state reached
20 degrees. Early reports indicate that
live stock in this sectaon may have suf.
Tered to some extent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
encouragement
To Go0dfell07oS

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terrain Sunday school TO aid vour good
Inc]oqed we are sending nostoffico
order for ST. 7S. also a naCkaee by MARCEL
most for Won TO use as best yoIi can in
making some little folks comfortable
and hapny this good Christmas time
We are glad to have the privilege To-
help in this worthy cause, and wish Won
Il very Joyous Observation-Disclosures
Department Nj. Il. church, Whiteyille,
Tenn.
BY request Of the employees of the
Coldwater Cotton oil Co. we herewith
inClose our Memphis exchange for SIT.
For your information will state thatthe
majority Of these employees are negro
laborers.-Bank of Coldwater, f.. c.
Turley, cashier,
--
Enclosed find my check for 81. This
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
FIRE VISITS BRISTOL;
ESTIMATE LOSS $4,000

BRISTOL, Tenn, Dec. 24-Fire in
the old Anderson building, on State
most stubborn in the history of Bristol.
Breaking out about . O'Clock, 1t was
brought under control by $50 O'clock.
The Masonic lodge room in the upper
story Of the building was destroyed and
the. Western Union Telegraph company
water. Several fircmen were slightly
injured by falling brands, The loss was
estimated at $4,000, practically covered
by insurance. Origin of the fire is not
known,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
1856 YANKS CITED AS
HEROES BY FRANCE

PARIS. Nee, 24.-The names of 1855
American soldiers, cited for bravery
during the fighting of Oct. 3, to Oct. 10,
at st. Etienne, Blanc Mont and Medealt
farm in Champagne, are printed in the
Journal Officiel. The men belonged to
the Sixth regiment of marines, tho
Ninth infantry, the 23d infantry, the
Fifth regiment of marines, the Sixth
marine machine gun battalion, the Fifth
machine gun battalion. the Fourth ma
chine gun battalion, the Second regi-
ment of engineers and the ambulance
COrnS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
WILL CARRY
NEWS OF LAUNCHING

BRUNSWICK. Ga, Dec, 24.-Four
carrier pigeons will fly from here to
Philadelphia to announce the launch
ing today OF the steamer Alcovy, which
takes the water at noon at the plant
OF the American Shipbuilding company,
The birds we're sent from Philadel-
phla, and as the ship touches the
water It was planned to. release them
from n basket of fluwers-at the top
OF the vessels bow. The four identical
messages addressed to James o. Hey
worth, general manager Of the wood
shin division Of the Emergency Fleet
corporation. will tell of the launching
and carry Christmas greetings from the
employees OF the plant.
ENperts say the carriers will have
TO alisht twice on the journey and
that they should arrive Thursday eve
ming. Another unique feature of the
launching is that arrangements were
made solely by the employees OF the
plant
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
GETS U TROPHIES,

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. a. CSnll
A large collection Of souvenirs and
trophies from the trenches and battle
fields Of France has been received here
ny W. W. Newman from his son-in-law.
Lieut., S. Willis Harris. Of the l67th
Infantry, Rainbow division. The col
consists OF an officers helmet.
Il German officer, lieutcnaat's canteen
bottle, the clevatiuE scale from an Aus
trian SIS n hlood-staincd man taken
from the body of a German officer and
n large assortment Of postcard pictures
taken from the bodies Of Germans.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
GEN. RHODES, HURT IN
PLANE FALL, BETTER

PARIS, Dec. "a. OHavas.)-The con-
dttion of Maj.-Gen. Charles y. Rhodes,
who was injured in the fall OF an air
plane at Louvres, northeast Of Paris,
Monday afternoon, showed great i'm
provement during the night In the
accident the pilot Of the machine, who
was a British officer, was killed,
The pilot, hampcred by the dense
fog, lost his bearings, and was trying
TO avoid landing in the heart or the
city, when his machine was hurled
down heavily, Gen, Rhodes was taken
70 the hospital at Louvres and now Is
In the American hospital in Paris.
Maj Gen, Rhodes IL head Of the
American Rrmisttce commission and
was the first American general officer
to enter the German lines after the
arnistiee was signed. He formerly
commanded the 42d, or Rainbow di-
vision.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
BURIED
UNDER BIC SNOW
Kansas City Tied Up and
Southern Part of State Is
Covered Deep.

KANSAS CITY, Dec, 24-An 11.inch
snow combined with II street car strike
had Kansas city virtually tied UP this
morning but the local weather bureau
today announced hat the worst OF tho
storm was over, and moderate temper
atures presaGCd an early relief.
southern Kansas was buried beneath
n l6-tnch snow this morning and snow
ranging IN depth from nrne to 10 inches
covered the Panhandle region OF Texas,
Oklahoma, Western Missouri and Ark .
HnSas.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
NEGRESS TO
MEMPHIS; SLASHES HER

Because Ruth Murphy, neeress, Of
Earle, Ark, broke her tryst and came
to Memphis to avoid him. police saw.
Ed Thomas, farmer, of Earle. followed
her to Memphis and slashed her throat
Monday night at Calhoun avenue and
Rayhurn street.
The cutting occurred on the date for,
merly set for the wedding. The won
an was taken to the General hospitni
while Thomas fled, The cuts on IN,
wonan's face and body are said to DO
serious. "
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
FARM MADE YELLOW,

NEWBERN, Tenn, Dec. "a, (Spl)-
who resides a few miles east
of Newhern, has been having unpleas-
ant visitors, who have been painting
his farm wagon yellow and drawing
the kaiser's picture on the front Of
his house. Agnew summoned blood
hounds from Dyersburg, but failed to
catch the persons painting his farm
supplies. Agnew failed to buy ANY
LibAtD bonds or war savings stamps
contributed to patriotic or
gay izations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
american PEACE
MISSION HURT BY
ADDRESS, Of KNOX
CcortInued from Previous Issuel

Of fact, the desire Of Mr.. Wilson to see
a league Of nations provided for in The
peaCe treaty itself rose out Of his wish
10 secure some international %organiZa-
tion before the spoils Of war are divided
among the belligerents and each coun-
try satiated has become apathetic to-
ward further considerations. Mr.. VIII
son believes strongly that unless bind
Ing steps are taken to prevent further
war before each nation gets what it in
dividually wants out of the peace con
ference, never will any power on earth
bring these nations into agreement.
Should Reconsider.
II Senator Knox knew that the whole
strength OF the American peace delega-
ton depended upon whether 1t could
carry the point Of insisting upon a set
Element Of the primary questions which
affect the broad policies OF world peace
wherein the United States Is primarily
interested because she has no territorial
ambitions-he would not be inclined for
a moment to lend his support to the ele-
ments here which are seeking to weak
en Mr.. Wilson's hand.
No one supposes that an exact for
mula for a league of nations can be
made in the next few weeks, or indeed
during the present peace conference, but
an agreement is possible upon a provl-
sion in the treaty making mandatory
NINll Nit OLE lhA'l y P'"'lN 'l' hN"
lishment Of a league in accordance with
the general principles enunciatcd. I'M
dOubtedly the creation Of such a league
will require a separate conference TO
decide upon details to which neutrals
win be given an opportunity to express
their objection or adherence, but MI.
Wilson considers II Il paramount neceS-
Sity to have some provision in the peace
treaty Itself compelling the establish
ment OF n world organization.
From what have observed OF the
British and French positions, this may
not be- difficult to attain, provided that
America makes 1t prerequisite to all dis
Cussion Of peace terms.
II must be kept in mind in America
that France and Italy are chiefly in
terested In questions Of territorial ad-
justment in central Europe and the
Balkans, while English eyes are turned
toward the question Of an indemnity
from Germany, colonial possessions and
trade, These desires can by no means
be attributed TO imperialistic impulses,
but spring from a natural wish to sat
isfy the public demand for opportunities
in way Of economic ~rCCuperation after
the destructive effects of four years of
war. Nevertheless. MIR. Wilson'S point
Of view Is that while he IS anxious 10
provide avenues for trade expansion and
to secure adequate reparatiDn from Ger
many for the losses sustained through
the war. the common people everywhere
are much more Interested in seeing bar
ricra erected against the causes that
breed war,
1t Is understandable and inconceivahlc
what a real power Mr.. Wilson has with
the masses in the European cities, but
there is no indication that he feels 1t
necessary to appeal to them directly
because the p~otentiality Of Mr.. Wilson
has impressed itself upon European
nnNnpnn1nntG ia un.l ~ AVtpHN tl1.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
CHICAGO SUFFERS FROM
HEAVY WET SNOWFALL

CHlCAGO, Dec, ga heavy, wet
snow began falling early today in this
city and vicinity, accompanied by a
strong north wind.
street railway trafIc was seriously
hampored by the wet snow and steam
railroad transportation was DELAYED on
"A number OF lines. AT the weather hu-
reau It was stated the temperature
probably would drop to 10 degrees above
zero on Christmas day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
It Plays All Records

Without extra attachments.-The So.
nora Photograph. sold by the Sonora
Music Rooms, operated by Fortune
Ward Drug Co, nav
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
HOUSTON HAS A

HOUSTON, Tex Dec. 24-An early
Tire here this morning destroyed the
Henke building, together Nth the
Christmas stocks Of several tenant
stores. The loss Is estimated at 1885, 900.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Christmas Is Here.

The men will expect Samelson's fine
cigars. Any of the following will please
them; Tadema, Julia Marlowc, Isco or
Coriua, In sized boxes to suit. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Give q Sonora

This Christmas, The most wonderful Of
all monographs, Hear II at the sonora
Music Rooms, operated by Fortune
Ward Drug Co, adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
Ladies' Dept. at Samelson's.

Special attention given lady customers
at Samclson's, where real mems real
cigars are to he had for him" Come
in today. oG,,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
FOR GRAY hair
Beautiful Shade In Few Days.

No matter how gray your hair NAV
be Gnu will restore it to a beautiful
silky, brown shade in a few DAYS
Thousands OF women are using it. Your
druggist guarantees it. Pricn Soc.
adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24
In Special Xmas Boxes.

The ideal gift for the boys, Samelson's
Tadema. Julia Marlowe. Melba or Ex-
ira cigars. order today. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

The Aeos ScimitT is first as an advertising medium
with Memphis business men. They see results from
their advertising expenditure and results count.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

Standard cold remedy for 40 years-in tablet
form--safe. sure, no o~pistes-breaks up q cold
back ifit faIIs, The genuine boz has a Red top
with Mr. Hilrs picture. At All Drug Stores.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

WALSH
SAYS:
The Seasons Greetings extended in
cordial appreciation of our greatest
asset-ycur good will.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-24

The old reliable
remedy. Guaran-
teed for one bot
tie to benefit any
case OF Pellagra.
" haumatie,, ~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18
PROVING GROUND
COMPLETE OCT
Adjunct of Rock Island Arsenal
Soon Ready For Testing Arms
Manufactured on Island

The Savanna proving ground, an
adjunct of Rock Island arsenal, is
expected to be completed by Oct
l, and the proving of guns manu-
featured at Rock Island arsenal
will go on regularly thereafter, &C
cording to Major Charles r Bax-
ter, commanding officer at the
grounds.
A more attractive location for
the grounds could not have been
selected. With the quarters of the
commanding officer, the officers
quarters and the barracks of the
ordnance detachment built high
upon a bluff, overlooking the Mis-
sissippi on one side and giving a
wonderful view of the valley and
bluffs from the other, a more beau
tiful place to live would tax the
imagination
The range itself is approximate
ly IL miles long by one mile in
width, bounded by the river on one
side and the Milwaukee tracks on
the other. The firing is done from
massive concrete shelters, which
will afford ample protection to the
men in event of defective guns or
charges
Few persons have any idea Of the
enormity of the work that has been
done at the proving ground, the
impression generally held being
that it is merely a strip of land
which has been graded for target
shooting. For the benefit of those
who hold this belief, it may be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-18

National Association of Insurance
agents, which opened a three-day
session here today. Patriotism and
organization were proposed as
means by which to combat federal
control
Among those on the program who
are expected to address today's
meeting were Senator Lawrence Y.
Sherman of Illinois, and Governor
James NJ. Cox of Ohio.