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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
N---
POLES AND GERMANS
ENGAGE IN BATTLE

BERLIN, Jan. IL, tBy the Associated
Press. )--Heavy fighting is reported be-
tween Poles and Germans in the prov
ince of Posen,. The Germans captured
Czarikau, In the northern part of the
province, taking the place by assault.
They were compelled later, however,
through the arrival of Polish reserves,
to withdraw to the north bank Of the
Netze The Germans have likewise
been compelled to abandon Kolmar, in
the face of superior numbers, but they
are reported holding the north bank of
the Netze. Fighting was in progress
at Wissenhohe and Wissek, with the
trend favorable to the Germans.
Unless command of the province can
be regained by the Germans the action
of the Poles appears seriously to
threaten the provisioning Of all North
ern Germany.
The Bolshevik are slaughtering the
Germans in the sections Of the Baltic
provinces which have recently come un-
der Boshevik control, according to Herr
Winning, the former German minister
to the Baltic provinces. He reports ex-
tremely bad conditions at Riga and
other parts Of Livonia and Courland.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
WALKER D. HINES
NEW R. R. Chief
=
M 'Adoo's Assistant Named to
Succeed Him BY
President. Il

WASHINGTON, Jan. li,-Walker n.
Hines assistant director general of rail-
ways, has been appointed dtrector-Ren-
oral by President Wilson, succeeding
william q McAdoo who now retires to
private life,
Mr. Hines. who was recommended by
Mr. McAdoo, is an advocate of the lat-
ter's plHn for fiveyear continuation OF
government control TO provide test
period, and has supported most other
policies of the retiring director general
with whom he has been associated
throughout the last year Of government
management He Is accredited with
railroad ndministration. II congress
does not enact new railroad legislation
at an early date, Mr.. Hines fayors re-
turning AT once the roads to private
management, and this Is expected to
develop into a strongly contested issue
within the next month or two.
Announcement Of the appointment,
which does not need TO be confirmed
by the senate, was made today, by Mr.,
McAdoO, IN the West on vacation trip
to Los Angeles The news reached
the white House from the president by
cable last night and was telegraphed to
Mi McAdou NJ WinslOw, Arig,
l'ntn he became n member OF the
railroad administration staff year ago,
tho now director general was chairman
Of the Santa Fc and was one Of the
youngest railroad executives In the
country He is iS years OF age. He
became affiliated with railroads as a
LAWYER.
MIR Umcs' salary probably will be de-
ternned by the president Mr., Me-
Adno. who divided his time between the
duties Of secretary of the treasury and
director general of railroads, received
no compensation for the latter office.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
Decentralization of
u. s. Forces Faster
Than British Rate

WASHINGTON, Jan, 1l--DemohillSa
ton of theAmerican army Gen, March,
chief of staff, said today, Is proceeding
at a rate which comparative figures
show to be more than twice as fast az
the British rehabilitation, Actual fig.
ures up to Jan. 10 Of men discharged
from the American army showed Aotal
of 698,SS9.
British discharges to Jan 7 numbered
352 65S. American officers to the NUM-
Der Of i7,O2S have been returned TO civil
life, while on Jan the British had
discharged only 3,O3s officers,
American troops scheduled for DE-
mobilization now number l,l5l,oOO, iu-
Gliding $4,000 men who actually nave
returned from overseas, nut not includ-
ing units designated for return, or on
their way home,
Gen March made public today a re
port from the American military at
tache at Archangel on operations IN
Northern Russia during December ana
the early days Of this month, indicating
that the situation was regarded as sat e.
istaCtory both from military and SAM
tary standpolntS
The chief Of staff said he had no con
firmation q reports~that British forces
were being withdrawn from the Arch
angel seCtOr.,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
YANK POSITIONS UNDER
HEAVY RUSSIAN FIRE

ARCHANGEL. Jan. II, (By the hsso,
ciated Press THE new positions OF
the Americans, Russians and Poles on
the river Omega sector was subjected
to 4 heavy Boishevik machine gun fire
Thursday. The allied positions on this
sector now are at village eight miles
in the rear Of the farthcst point reached
in the advance Of last week, The with
drawal was made in order to give the
troops good billets
After few days OF extremely cold
weather, tho Northern Russian front
again has become unusually warm for
this season of the year, There has
been another heavy snowfall
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
PEACE CONFERENCE
DELAY SOURCE Of
DISAPPOINTMENT
American Delegation Much
Perturbed Over DiIatory
Tactics Of Some Allies,
Wilson Only One on Job.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE
The News Sctmltar's Special Core

Sponuent,
PARIS, Jan. ii Practically n month
has already been consumed IN visits
and preliminary talks since the Ameri-
can peace mission arrived IN Europe,
and people of the United states might
wen he asking, what has been accom-
piished. The fact Is that almost half
of the time which President Wilson
win be able to spend IN Europe has
passed, yet no International conference
Of premicrs Of the allied nations which
could be construed as the actual be-
ginning Of peace sessions has been
held
The naming Of the members Of the
French peace mission Is welcome news
to Americans here, for hitherto, with
Japanese peace delegations, representa-
ttves Of all other countries have either
not been named or have not yet ar
rived In Parts
The eaeerness Of the American dele
CATION to begin business has been made
plain AZ politely rs possible. The de,
pnrture Of the president from the United
states within three weeks after the
signing Of the armisticc on Nov. It, II
Is felt by Americans here, signiiied
Americas readiness to carry out az
promptly as possible the principles en-
braced I'm the notes exchanged with
the German government previous to the
surrender
Among the American delegates there
is observable n feeling of impationce
at what they fear IL a tendency on
the part Of somc other nations to be
dUatory This situation mas been most
1egrettnhlc hccausc it has given rise
to the belief in some quarters that the
remainder NJ the time Of Mr.. Wilson s
visit to Europe will ho consumed In
protracted or delayed conversations
with mo likelihood Of getting down to
bed rock. lie may even he compelled
10 return to the United states before
the real negotiations are under way.
While the American deiegation is
quite az anxious as those Of other allies
that Germany should receive her ful|
punishment, our representatives believe
(cnntlnued on pago 10. Column b
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
BOOST IN COFFEE NOT
UNDER u. S. CONTROL

There is very little likelihood Of the
government taking official cognIzauce
Of the raise in the price Of coffee, ac,
cording to j. R. Paine. Of the state
food control division, He announced,
however, that contrary to popular opin-
ion. there has been no letup in the
governments price.flxing and that tho
food administrator announced that
prosecutions Of profiteers will be pushed
with even more vigor than during the
war. ,-.
"As the advance In coffee originated
outside the jurisdiction Of the United
states, we have no means OF control
markets. II Is the governments inten-
ton to release restrictions Of food com
modities gradually, but the changes
that have been put into effect thus far
are of only minor Importance insofar as
the consuming public Is concerned
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
CHURCHES TO PRAY
FOR PEACE COUNCIL

NEW YORK, Jan II Prayers for
the success of the peace conference in
France probably will be uttered in most
OF the Protestant churches Of the Unit
ed States on Sunday Jan ~, at the
suggestion Of the federal council of
Churches of Christ In America.
Instructions for the observance of
that day as day Of special prayers
have been sent to all Protestant clergy
and the federal council announces that
the responses Indicate a nation. wide
observance of the day
In this connection the federal council
has called attention to the fact that it
has most emphsticaN iudorscd Pres
ident wilson's outlined program for a
league OF nations. The council adds
that the emphasis OF the prayers to be
offered. In the churches will be for the
SUCCESSFUL adoption by the peace con-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11

BERLIN, Jan H. (By the Associated Press For the
protection of the American British French and Belgian commits
the Hotel Adon "a government soldiers armed with
rifles machine grns and hand grenades have been stationed
They relieve nondecrpt guard composed partly OF Marines
some of whom were Spartacans
The government buildings, which likely to be attacked
any time are only few hundred yards from the hotel The
Brandenbug gate which has been the scene OF several Sk
mishes is only 100 yards away.
et>strud the casing Of window in room occupied
by Brig Hairless head OF the American commission
LEIPZIG, Jan. H. (By the Associated less) party o
from Berlin succeeded in stopping body OF troops on
their way Berlin by stopping and diSamng the berbounu
force at Detzch; near Leipzig
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
Plans Economical Regime.

From. this extensive program 1t Is not
difficult to conceive of opposition from
many quarters, especially as it is said
that there is a silent opposition In the
legislature prepared to take advantage
of antagonism the governor may en-.
counter On the other hand. the gov
ernOr will be well fortified in his de-
termination because he is sustained by
facts and figures. and the widespread
impression that he Is determined to
basis, making its revenue sufficient for
its expenses II the increased revenue
does not afford the desired result, 1t is
the governors intention to reduce ex-
penses until there shall be no deficit.
I reaaSst s II tiSe liz Eoeefnof y rp eject " Win % ~
devoted to general legislation, The
members with private legislation will
bide their time and take their chances
after more. pressing matters have been
disposed Of
The determination Of Judge Roberts
to make no disposition of patronage
until his legislative program is fin
ished is regarded as splendid stroke
of diplomacy. When he gets what he
wants for the state he will be relieved
Of the obligation of making political
appointments and he viii be at liberty
two branches. Todd and Walker, and
the treasurer and comptroller, McAlis-
ter and Thomasoh, are personal selec-
tons of the governor elect. The gov
ernor also had hand in naming the
chairmen of the important committees.
Perhaps for the first time in the
history of the state, the candidates
made the race for governor without
party platform. Judge Roberts, pre-
pared his own platform, which he
enunciated in his few campaign
spseches. While he was prevented from
making an extensive canvass Of the
state on account of the influenza epi-
demic, his views We're known to be the
same as those upon which he made his
race for the nomination.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
MRS. SHARP PRESIDENT.

PARIS, Jan. tt.---Mrs w. O. Sharp
wife Of the American ambassador. has
accepted the heHorary presidency OF
the French PROVISIONAL council Of the
American Young WOmens Christian as
sociation. Mrs Francis Bacon, of New
York, is president, and Mrs. Robert
Lansing, wife of the American secre-
tary Of state, Is vlce-president. Count
ess dc PouFtales has been elected pres.
ident Of the French Y. W. e, A.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11

ference Of this international program
which, II Is hoped, will secure perma-
ueut peace.
The feredal council Is sending to
Paris a large commission Of American
church leaders headed by DR.. Frank
Mason North, president Of the federal
council and secretary af the missionary
board of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Other members include Rev.
James I, Vance, Of Nashville, Tenn,
chairman Of the federal councils eNecu-
tive committee; Rev William r. Lafn-
buth bishop " the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, and Rev, W. W. pinson.
secretary Of the board of missions Of
the Methodist Episcopal church South,
The purpose of the commission Is, II
possible TO obtain hearing before the
peace conference and urge the organ
lzation OF league of nations.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
PREDICT SNOW MAY VISIT
STATE COMING WEEK

WASHINGTON, Jan t1.--Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday issued by the weather bureau
today, are: .....
South Atlantic and east and west gulf
states. Generally fair, nearly normal
Temperatures.
Ohio valley and Tennessee: Generally
fair weather except rains or snow prob
able Thursday; temperatures near or
above normal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
FOCH WILL MEET HUNS
AGAIN IN SHORT TIME

BASEL, Jan. 1.-THE Deutsche ALL
gemeine Zeitung, a copy of which has
been received here, says 1t Is an
nounced that Marshal Foch, command
erin chief of the allied armies on the
western front, has telegraphed the Ger
man armistice commission that the en-
terte governments have not acceded to
afmistce, which ends Jan, IT, Accord
ingly Gen. Foch said he would meet the
German plenipotentaries Jan. IA or Is
nj TteyeH
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
MORE YANKS ARRIVE.

NEW YORK, Jan ll-Morc Amcri-
can troops arrived here today, home
coming on the British steamship Toloa
1863 men Of the t96th aero squadron,
693 Of the Firth battalion, trench artfl.
lery, ana l5O casuais There were no
wounded aboard. The American yes
sci Themisto arrived from Cetta.
France, with 70 naval men, including
sailors who were on the cruiser Buffalo
and on mine sweepCrs
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
WELL-KNOWN ADMISSION
COTTON MAN IS DEAD

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Jan. IA
dispatch from Admission, Ala, says
Thomas j. Robinson, leading citizen
and one Of the best known cotton men
Of the South. fell on the postoffice
stems last night, fracturing his skull
from the effects Of which he died early
today He was president Of the Rob
inson Cotton company the Adelaide
Cotton mills and Admission Cotton Com
prpss COMPANY
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
SEAMAN DROWNED.

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Jan. II.
(Spl.)7-A telegram has Just been re-
ceived By Miss Gladys Marie Jones.
student in Blue Mountain college, an
nouncing the drowning of her brother,
Seaman Stanley H. Jones, aged about
2s, a sailor on the United States de-
tilla Of destroyers escorting. the United
States transport George Washington to
France when President Wilson sailed
on it to Europe. No particulars were
given.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
FALLS INTO HOT WATER.

HI'NTSVI1I,E Ala. Jan, II. (Spll
William r. Ward, superintendent Of
the WSst huntsville cotton mills, fell
into a pool of water heated almost to
the boiling point at the Margaret mills
and was badly scalded He was in
specting the heating plant Of the mills
when the accident occurred,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
U. S. OFFICIALS CERTAIN
VESSEL is U. S. BOAT

NEW YORK, Jan, 11.-United States
shipping board officials said here TODAY
that the steamer Castalia, reported
sinking off Nova Scotia, was undoubt-
edly the American steamship Castalia.
which was being brought around from
the Great Lakes for overseas service.
She was last reported arriving at Syd-
ney, n. S, from Quebec Jan and
was bound here. The shipping board
has received UP to noon no @ord Of
the Castalias plight other than through
press dispatches
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
BUYS BIG TRACT.

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss, Jan, II
(splJ-The property Of J. A. McCargo,
sold here for s11,13O, w ], Bailey
stockman Of Marshall county, purchas-
ing It. Bailey will build modern
home on the property and move his
family here. He will continue to op-.
crate his farming interest in Marshall
county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
AMERICAN STEAMER
SINKING; ASKS HELP

HALIFAX. N. s., Jan. 1.-THE
steamship Castaha, reported by wire
less this morning that she was sinking
fast 65 miles south of Canso and called
for immediate assistance. She is be-
lieyed to be the American steamship
Castalia, 3,092 tons gross operated by
the shipping board There is a British
steamship Castalia of 6,S96 tons.
The steamships Bergensfjord and
War Frigian reported they were rush
ing to thee Castalias assistance, the
Bergensfjord being ITO miles away, The
latter is an 1S-knot boat. The wireless
received was as follows:
rs. o. s, Castalla, 4440 north. so
west, sinking fast Condition critical
shape. Drifting east. Want assistance
Immediately"
The marine and fisheries department
dispatched the steamship Lady Latiriei
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
ARRANGE TO BRING UP
FAMINE RELIEF BILL

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11,--Democratic
members of the house rules committee
today reversed the committees previous
action and ordered the report Of rule
giving immediate consideration Of the
bin approprating 500, 900, 900 for Eu-
ropean famine relief as requested by
President Wilson
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
IN 10 BATTLES; uNHuRT

GREENWOOD, Miss, Jan IL (Spl)
"A former Battery C boy, Private Rob-
ert H. Pollard, who Is in France and
for whom mulch uneasIness was felt re-
garding his safety, writes relatives
here that he escaped without injury,
although he was in ten battles Private
Pollard Is nov attached TO Battery d,
S2oth field artillery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
ENTERS LUxEMBURG.

YAZoo CITY, Miss, Jan. H. (SpL)-
Lieut.. Col. George Quekemeyer, aide TO
Gen, Pershing was one OF the first four
TO enter the city of Luxemburg atter
the armistice was signed and has sent
his family here a picture OF himself and
the other three taken shortly afterward'
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
THINK N. Y. STRIKE d
= WILL SOON Be ENDED

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1t.-An official
request has been sent the striking har-
10 work pending action by the war
labor board, which President Wilson
asked by cable today to decide the con4
troversy. Officials think the strike will
be over before night,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11

FLAME THROWERS
CAUSING HEAVY
LOSSES TO REBELS

COPENHAGEN Ian. livery serious rotjng occurred
Friday in Dresden Hamburg Augsburg and Dusscdor accord
ing reports received here The fighting severe in
Hamburg, and is still in progress,
The troops in Berlin have yet succeeded in
crushing The Spaacans who still hold newspaper The
fighting for the newspaper buildings has lasted since Wednes
day and and flame thrOwers being used with
many fatalities resulting.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
Shelby Has Craftsmanship.

The only Craftsmanship of consequence
held by the Shelby county delegation
is that of finance ways and means, OF
which Senator Fuller is chairman. SEN
ator Fuller was not an applicant for
the place, but when 1t was determined
to leave this important assignment to
the Democratic caucus he was the
unanimous choice,
With the exception of Hanover and
Galella, the members of the delegation
preferred to help their friends secure
chairmanshps rather than ask the
honor for themselves. Representative
Bell was anxious to have the house
chairmanship of finance ways and
means, but the selection of Senator
Fuller for the craftsmanship of the
same committee made It impracticable
for him to be considered and he readily
understood that both could not go to
the same county
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
NAMED FARM AGENT.

JONESBORO Ark. Ian II. tSplD-
J, e. McKell, brother Of W. =, MtKon
county agent OF agriculture, of this
county, has been appointed district
agent for this section td succeed Il. C.
Davidson, who resigned McKen viii
have headquarters at Little Rock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
LIEBKNECHT REPORTED
KILLED DURING BATTLE

LONDON Jan 11Dr Karl 1iebknecht Spartacan leader in
Germany during street fighting Thursday evening accord
Exchange Telegraph
dispatches from the Associated Press correspondent in
o'clock in the afternoon and received
here this morning contained mention of the reported death OF Dr.
fact do not refer to happenings in
Berlin the provinces with comment
Nothing definite known to what Fridays developments in
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
BARRET DrsMIssEs SUIT.

James II. Barret, plaintiff in a suit
In circuit court against W, T. Condor,
In which he contested the election Of
dismissed the suit Saturday. The, case
was filed in Judge A. B. Pittrhans 8
court
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
SIX TRANSPORTS SAIL.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1t.-Saillng OF
six transports from France bringing
about 1000 officers and men, Including
sick and wounded, and a number OF
small units, was announced today by the
war department.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11

from Sydney to the Castalias assist
ance and local shipping men also ar
ranged TO send helm
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-11
Weather Forecast

Fair, without much
change in temperature
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
Indiana News Breviies.

NOBLESVILLD-The Rev. Willis
Bond. 10 years old. one Of the most
widely known ministers OF the Friends
church In Indiana. II dead ct his homa
here, at accidents received In . trac-
ton wreck several years ago.
COLUMBUS ~ The Bartholomew
County Farmer Association. In ses-
sion here. voted to support q move
ment by the Columbus Produce com.
pany 70 build . 100000 abbstoir In
the city. l..
SCOTTSBURG-Fitting ceremonies
were conducted during the laying OF
the corner stone Of the new Scott
County Carnegie Library here.
EVANSVILLE ~ Methodists from
many town In southern Indiana and
Northern Kentucky attended the spec.
ial servicesf or the 10Oth anniversary
Of the founding Of the church in Evans.
Vile. 49,. 4s.-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15

NOTICE OF PETITION TO SELL
REAL ESTATE.
State Of Indiana, County of Wayne. So:
In the Wayne Circuit Court. January
Term, 1920.
Michael Kendall. administrator of the
estate Of Leah Kendall, deceased,
VS.. Margaret Kendall. and others
To Addison Kendall, Homer E.
Rosenberger. Ethel Berry. Lucille Pos
enberger, Helen McMinn, Emma
Kendall and Herbert w. Kendall: You
are severeally hereby notified that the
above named petitioner as administra-
tor of the estate aforesaid, has filed in
the circuit court of Wayne County,
Indiana, a petition, making you defend
ants thereto. and praying therein for
an order and decree of said court au-
thorizing the sale of certain real estate
belonging to the estate Of said de-
cedent, and in said petition described,
to make assets for the payment OF the
debts and liabilities OF said estate: and
has also averred in said petition that
you and each Of you are non.residents
Of the state of Indiana, and that said
petition 80 hled and which 10 now
pending II set for bearing aaid Circuit
Court at the Court House in the City
Of Richmond, Indiana. on the 18th LAY
OF January. 1890. =
|. WITNESS the Clerk and seal Of said
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
PAGE FIFTE1zle

\PETUReBUR0 - Sixteen head Of
Shorthosn steers have beon oold here
for $4,2S0.6O, which Is . record price
for Pike county.
BLOONIN0TON-Work has been
started by the extension division Of
Indiana University In organising the
state for the annual state high school
April.
RyDERSoN-yohn L. Thomas, -
years old. native Of Madison county. -
dead at the home Of his daughter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-15
NAr,oNALisrs sovcoTr M,LMER.

CAIRO, Dec. 15-The local commit
tee Of the Egyptian Nationalist dele
CATION. which visited Paris during the
peace conference. issued q statement
saying that the Egyptian nation" had
decided to boycott the mission headed
by Viscount Miner