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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
BALL ROOM INVADED
BY FLAMING DEATH;
% DANCERS ARE DEAD
Three Hundred Persons Dancing Al
Time Building Was Fired by
Explosion Of Oil Stove

Vile Platte, La-Twenty-eIght per
sons are dead here, victims OF IRE
and trampling feet of terror strlcK-
an mob. after a ball here, which was
suddenly stopped by the alarm tnat
The building was burning below Al
midnight all had been accounted LOT
and the search in the debris OF the
,urnt two story building was stopped
Fourteen we're crushed to death
whom the narrow stairway leading
rom the dance hall to the street col
Iansed and the frantic fighting moo
was hurled into the street. Fourteen
caught on the second floor IN the
lance hall. were burned to death anu
thoir charred bodies recovered.
The explosion of an oil stove on
which a 12-year-old boy, D. Brlgnac'
was making coffee in the rear Oh
grocery store below the dancers start
I'd the disastrous fire.
In the midst of the music the Or
,hestra was stopped and the alarm
sounded that the building was purh-
ing Most of the 300 persons at lne
lance made a wild dash for the Single
,vbibit and in the mad stampede Droke
he frail wooden stairway ana cut OIL
the escape of half of the NUMBER
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
HINDENBURG SAYS
HOME FRONT FAILED
HINoEN5URG AND LUDENDoRFF
WERE OF ONE MIND ABOUT
USING SUBMARINES
FAVORED SUBMARINE WAR
Claims That II People At Home Had
Back The Army Germany
Would Have Won

Berlin.-Field Marshal Won Hinden
burg declared before the sub-commit
tee OF the national assembly investi
eating war responsibility. Il know
with absolute certainty that neither
tle people, the kaiser nor the gov
eminent desired war, for the govern
ment knew better than others Germa
ny's tremendously difficult position in
a war against the entente" Germa'
ny's defensive strength, said the field
marshal, was as unfavorable as posi-
BILE from the start. 1t might be left to
history to decide why Germany's
peace policy had failed.
IF the military authorities prepar-
ed for the possibility of an unavoid-
able war;" continued Won Hindenburg,
that was only its duty towards the
nation. Ii there had been solid, unit
ed cooperation between army and
homeland, we could have attained vic
tory. With the enemy, notwithstand-
ing his superiority, all parties were
united even more firmly in the de-
termination to be victorious with us,
or, interests at home made their in
fluences felt, and this state of af-
fairs led to the breaking of the will
to victory"
In all great decisions Ludendorff
and himself were of one mind; they
had worked in full laccord from Au-
gust 30, 1916, to the end. I'VE con-
sidered submarine war imperative inn
we entered the supreme
says the field marshal.
when 1917 came we could not per-
nit our gallant soldiers to be bonn
barded with American ammunition
and their wives and children starved
by the blockade. The U-boat war was
the only means to oppose those con
ditions."
Won Hindenburg and Ludendorff
found the corridors leading to the
committee room crowded to the doors
with admirers and others, who, by
divers means had secured admission
On the witness stand reposed a bou-
1uet tied with the German colors.
Deputy Gothein, president OF the sub
held reception and gen.
erously thanked the field marshal,
who replied that he was glad to come
because it was his duty, especially
@ appear with my true comrade.
rhe subcommittee had prepared queS-
ions, which had been submitted to
,on Hindenburg to enable him to
study them and prepare his answers
The most interesting question was y
Did the army leadership know OF rea-
ons against the submarines and the
,peniI5g .of submarine war froaasgthsrff
of Under Secretaries OF |
states Haniel and Albert. Why did
he army leadership consider those
declarations against submarine war
IS no longer sound?'
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
GERMANY DELAYS
PEACE ON TREATY
RECALLS DIPLOMAT WHO WAS IN
PARIS TO SIGN PEACE
PROTOCOL
FINAL SIGNATURE FOR dec. |
French Editors Credit Action To The
Course OF The United
States Senate

Paris.-The departure Of Herr Vol
Simson, the German plenipotentiary
who was sent to Paris in connection
with the protocol to the peace treaty
will delay final signature until De
cember 1, and will also delay the en-
forcement of the treaty, according tc
the Presse de Paris.
What is the significance OF the
departure of Herr Won Simson toI
Berlin?" asks the La Presse de Paris
THE reasons alleged by the German
diplomat are by no means conclusive
! Why should it be necessary to consult
the national assembly on the terms
of the protocol, which have been
| known since the beginning OF the
month?
1T must be, therefore, maneuver
of Germany, wishing to exploit the
American senate's hesitation; but such
move is condemned to failure in ad-
vance and the supreme council Is
ready to meet it. Furthermore 1t must
be repeated that the Berlin govern
ment is the first whose interests de-
mand prompt application OF the treaty
of Versailles.
The Temps editorial takes the same
line.
Germany" says this editorial, has
lust struck coup de theater. We ask
her explanation. Germany has been
insisting for five months that the trea-
tv enter into force. A German mis-
sion arrived to make the final arrange
ments The allies decided that the
treaty should be put in force Decem-
Der /. The mission left without sign
ing ANYTHING or indicating a date tor
its return.
Are there not men in the German
government, or about it, who seek 10
bring up the question of peace again
under the pretext that the American
senate has not ratified the treaty?
The possible effect on the proposed
and Anglo-French
military convention of the American
senate's failure to ratify the treaty
is commented upon editorially.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
PRESIDENT WILSON TO
WITHDRAW PEACE PACK
AND WILL SUBMIT AGAIN

acknowledgements of specula-
ton leading many ways were opened
up-when officials and diplomats turn
ed over in their minds the possible re-
suits at home and abroad that are to
follow termination of the special ses-
sion of congress without senate ratl-
fication of the treaty.
Senators Hitchcock of Nebraska, the
administration leader, and Underwood
of Alabama called at the white house,
but did not see Secretary Tumulty,
who was with the president on the
south lawn. They took a philosoph-
ical view of the action of the SEN
ate.
Democratic leadership played its
cards to the limit and for all they
were worth and lost-thats all, said
Senator Underwood.
"As long as the treaty is not dead
there is something to be Joyful about,
said Senator Hitchcock.
Complete records showed only three
senators, LaFollette (Rep), Wiscon-
sin: McCumber (Rep0, North Dakota,
and Shields (Dem.), Tennessee, used
Ahe entire hour given each senator
= FER the cIoture rule which was APP
~ To bring action on the treaty.
7 During the Tour days thearule was
In Liberation 81 hours 3S 3/4 minutes
of the maximum 95 hours was used
among As senators, an average OF
about q minutes. Forty-seven sena-
tors used none of their time.
Majority Leader Lodge spoke only
1S minutes under the rule, and Adj
Leader Hitchcock 80 ~
minutes.
The president has considered the
of negotiating a new treaty
in the event of the rejection OF the
present treaty, administration OFFICIALS
said. but he virtually has rejected that
as impracticable.
The thoughts of the treatys friends
in the senate centered on accomplish
ing some compromise for a ratlfica'
tion in the season beginning Decem-
be3 l. and to that end steps are under
stood to have been taken to ask that
Wilson ascertain from the
other powers what reservations they
would accept.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
MEXICO WARNED BY U. S.
Mexican President Told Any Further
Molsstation OF jenkins VIII Sc
rIousIy Affect Relations

WashingtOn.-Mexico was warned
by the American government that
any further mOlestatiOn OF William
o. Jenkins, the American consular
agent, at Puebla, who recently was
kidnapped by bandits, would seriously
affect the relations between the Unit
ed States and Mexico, for which the
government Of Mexico must assume
sole responsibility.
Coupled with the warning was a
demand for the immediate release OF
the consular agent, who was rear
rested on charges in connection with
his abduction and ransom in the sum
of $4,000 gold. Official reports that
Jenkins had again been imprisoned
at Puebla reached the state depart
ment from the American embassy at
Mexico City, which was instructed to
transmit u note demanding his re
lease.
The departments action was made
known in the following announce
ment:
THE department of state has sent
a note to the Mexican foreign Office
through the American embassy at
Mexico City, calling for the immediate
release of William o. jenkins, the
American consul agent at Puebla.
The note, which is based on the
re-arrest of Consular Agent jenkins
at Puebla, points out that the United
States government is surprised and
incensed' to learn of the re-imprlson-
ment of Mr.. Jenkins, particularly IN
view of the suffering and losses al
ready sustained by him in connec'
ticn with his first arrest by MeXl
can officials.
The note expresses the view based
o. the information in the possession
of the department of state, that MS re-
arrest is absolutely arbitrary and I'M
warranted, and warns the Mexican
government that further molestatlon
Of the consular agent will seriously
affect the relations between the |
United States ard Mexico, for which
he government OF Mexico must as
sumo sole responsibility"
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
FOOD CONTROL is
REVIVED IN U. S.
POWERS EXERCISED BY HOOVER
DURING WAR ARE RE-
VIVED
TO CURTAIL USE OF SUGAR
Price Of 70 Cents A Pound. Whole
sale, For All Sugar Except
Louisiana Crop

Washington wills OIL
placed the government again in con
troll of the nations food supply by
transferring the authority of food ad
ministrator TO Attorney General Pal
mer.
Revival Of the wartime functions
of Administrator Hoover resulted di-
rectly from government efforts TO
avert famine in sugar, but the pow
ers delegated to the head of the de-
partment of Justice will be also to
help put down the evermounting cost
of living.
For the present the attorney gen.
eral will not put into operation all of
the machinery permitted under the
executive order signed by the presi-
dent, but should conditions arise to
make it necessary, the full pressure
of all the broad power vested in him
wifi be exercised to meet them.
Mr.. Palmer's staff will begin inn
mediately to build up a sugar distrib-
uting system which will allocate all
sugar stocks in the country. 1t will
provide an equitable system of dis
tributing supplies ard will defeat any
concentrating or boarding, officials
said
Plans tentatively decided upon, pro
vide for increasing the price of all
sugar. excepting the Louisiana crop,
to twelve cents a pound, wholesale.
Through this increase, new sources
of supply are expected to be opened
With assurances that fair margin
of profit, said to be about S154
hundred pounds, would be allowed,
sugar refiners are ready to enter the
Cuban markets and purchase all
availbale Stocks, it was stated. Thus,
officials believe the increased price
will avert a shortage which threatens
to become a famine during the next
sixty days. t.....
Beet sugar refners already have
tentatively assented to the plan it
was learned, upon assurances that a
higher price than now prevails would
be established Cane sugar dealers
will be called into conference at an
early date. They also are understood
to favor the arrangement providing
the price is raised, as is planned, so
that they will not be involved in any
heavy losses which they say would |
result from buying Cuban sugar at
the present prices in Cuba and sell |
ing at ten and one-half cents, the |
present price in the United States.
Immediate action also is contem-
plated in curtailing the consumption
Of sugar by manufacturers whose
products are not regarded as essen
tial food. This will apply particularly
to soft drink dealers and candy man
ufacturers. The abnormal increase
Of sales of these articles and the con-
seouent heavy drain on the sugar sup
plies is traceable, officials declared,
to the enforcement of prohibition.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27

The entire machine is mounted on
truck wheels to make it easy to move
to the trees or logs, and from cut 10
cut on a log 1Cithout stopping the en-
oine. For moving on the road, the
truck wheels are placed parallel with
the skids and the rig hauled straight
ahead. The wheels turn on a two
way spindle. You do not have to take
them off, hut can change direction or
wheel travel by merely taking out
pin.
The ottawa can be fitted for saw
ing down trees. 1t cuts level with
surface of ground, thereby getting all
the timber and leaving no stumps
sticking up. An automatic friction
clutch stops the saw in case of undue
resistance. Two men can fall forty
to fifty trees day in ordinary timber.
The whole outfit is compact. simple.
durable against a lifetime of hard
wear. 1t sells for low price and Is
fully guaranteed for reliable opera
ton I'm the hands of every one who has
trees to cut down and logs to work up.
Full information and low factory
price TO you can be had simply by adj
dressing the Ottawa Mfg. Company,
2Tot Wood ST.. ottawa Kansas.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Australia Eager For U. S. Fleets

Sydney, notwithstanding on
the reported intention of the United
States Asiatic squadron to visit Aus
tralia. the Sydney Daily Telegraph
recently said editorially: 1.-THE Amer
lean feet may be assured OF an en-
thusiastic and unanimous welcome.
Our welcome will show how eager we
are to Illustrate the work of those
who would spread suspicion and mis-
understanding between the peoples OF
the British empire and OF the United
States.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27

800 (FoR YOUR ACID-sToMAcTD
EASY NOW TO SAW LOGS
And CUT DOWN TREES

only one man, or even boy, with
the improved ottawa Engine Log Saw
can easily cut twenty-five to forty
cords a day, and at cost of less than
&c per cord. This machine, which out
does all others, has Il heavy, cross cut
saw driven by powerful especially
designed 4-cycle gasoline engine. It's
a fast money-maker for those using it,
and does more than ten men could do,
either cutting down trees, saving logs
or buzzing branches tOhile you rest.
When not saving, the engine can be
used for other work requiring power.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Ten Persons Killed In Cairo Riotlng

Cairo.-Ten persons We're kIIIeu anu
100 injured, 80 of whom suffered gun
shot wounds, in a riotous demonstra-
tion here. Three police stations were
set on fire by mobs, which liberated
prisoners and paraded the streets, car
rving wounded rioters. British troops
restored order. Six thousand persons
rorticipated in the Coptic demonstra-
ton ON the occasion of the funeral Of
cont killed in the 10000, mostly
Moslems, paraded through the prin-
cipal streets. Both demonstrations
were orderly,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27


so / can do my house work without any
difficulty. / advise any woman who Is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound trial and it will do as much for
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1921 5th
ST., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
tons where a hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on the other hand
80 many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary - every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should2give it a
fair trial before submitting to such q
trying ordeal.
If complications exist, write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience iSat your service.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Fioht is Begun On Liquor Ban

Fight rs Begun OH I1qU0'
Washington.-W Whisky and beer made
their last stand in the supreme court
of the United States. Despairing OF
anv hone that President Wilson will
uft the bar in time to enable them
TO dispose of their immense stocks be-
fore constitutional prohibition settles
down upon the land the middle of next
January, the liquor interests of the
country concentrated all their efforts
toward obtaining even blief hiatus,
by appealing to the nations highest
tribunal to declare the wartime pro-
bibition act invalid and imperative.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
claim German Girls Spoiled Troops

claim German Girls Spoiled Troops
With the American Forces III ger,
many-Among the civilians IN tne
American occupied area complaints
originating with the German men, are
- osten heard to the effect that the
,r,oricon soldiers are spelling" the
nnrman girls by heaping luxuries upon
mem and by spending money reckless reckless
" for presents, wines and good things I1.s
W l cot since the INSTRUMENTATION
rooulation was revoked by army mead
arorters several weeks ago. the cares
IN Coblenz have been crowded each
~ nth soldiers and frauleins.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
e,.. ~ uarems Cut BY The MOsIems

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES hIgu CUSs 1 .,
u,,tns 10 badly hampering the Turkish
households-especially with regard -
",Jvos The sultan has reduced the
',aa If his harem: shahs who formerly
So rich also retrenching in this re-
speet and Notwithstanding the NO,
rams authorization of four wives 10 d
nan the proportion of unmarried wom'
:. said IN be increasing as the men
orc finding more than one wife 100
o. to maintain Turkeys loss
in population is not beginning 10 'e
made up by polygamV
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
p,Arnunzio Army Up To $4,000 Men

Fiume.-Gabriele d'Annunzio's re-
cont stroke in Dalmatia, executed in
bis descent upon lara, has augment
cd his land and sea forces to such
an extent that they now are estimat.
al 70 number $4,000 men. "Comman.
der of Fiume and commander of Dial.
ynatian ia the new title conferred on
Gabrielle d'Annunzio by the officers
~ his command who accompanied him
20 zara. and gave banquet in his
sonor on the evening of his arrival
there following the expedition.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Famous Areentinian Dead; Age OF

Buenos Aires.-Francisco 7. Moreno
founder and director OF La FiaIa il,u-
seum of anthropology and archaeoio,
w died here. He was 6S years Oh
ace Doctor Moreno was one OF the
foremost Argentinians. He was d
acted South American explorer a
uidelv urolific writer, often compared
w. Thaodoroe Roosevelt, who was one
If his friends.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
1 Ane Bandit Robs Passenger Train

Cheyenne, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Union Pacific passenger train No. 10
1.-THE Los Angeles Limited) was held
nm and passengers robbed between
Medicine Bow and Rock River. The
train robber, who operated single
handed, is believed to be William Car
isle. escaped train bandit for whom
nosses have been searching. A spe-
cial train carrying a posse was rushed
from Cheyenne to the scene. Carlisle
escaped from prison at Rawlin, where
he was serving term for robbery
90 three Union Pacific trains in 1916.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Lack OF Experience Cause Fatalities

Washington. - Lack of adequate
training of pilots was responsible for
some fatalities in the recent trans
continental derby. Lieut.. Belvin w.
MAYNARD, the winner told house sub
committee. Officers of high rank, but
whose experience had been confined
70 desk work, he said, entered the race
because there were no superior officers
10 pass on their ability. Junior Off.
GERS. he added were tested to deter
mine their fitness TO compete. Lib
erty motors are the best ever con.
ceiyed," Maynard said.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Moore Is Killed In Auto Accident

Moore Is Killed In Auto Accident
Macon. Ga. - Judge Wellborne
Moore. of Sparta, member of the
Georgia state Legislature and widely
known in Iblitical circles throughout
the state. was instantly killed between
G 30 and Z o'clock at night when his
automobile turned over one mile out
NJ Haddock, Ca Judge Moore was
driving from Macon en- route to Sparta
and lust out of Haddock, which is thir-
teen miles from Milledgeville. Judge
Moore's car struck a wagon and buggy
driven by some negroes and turned
over, Instantly killing him.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Hunter Finds Corpse Of Missing Child

Hammonton, N. 1.-THE body OF
little "Billy" Dansey, for whom ma
tion-Wide search had been conducted
since his disappearance from his
home here several weeks ago, was
found by hunter in a swamp near
This place. After viewing the body,
coroner Cunningham expressed belief
that the how was the victim of foul
play,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Stop Enlistments For Foreign Service

Washington.-Th secretary Of war
announces that in view of the fact
that the number of men prescribed
for the American forces in France
and Germany for the infantry and en-
gineer corps have been obtained, en-
listments for those countries will be
discontinued Instructions will be is
sued however, to recruiting officers
that intensive recruiting campaign be
made from now until January 1. next,
with the idea of obtaining as many
enlistments for the Panama canal de.
partment as possible.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
Pact In Effect 90 December

Pact In Effect 90 Deeember 7
Paris-The supreme council has
agreed upon December | as the date
when the German peace treaty will be
formally ratified. Further informal
discussions have been held with the
German representatives now here in
connection with the negotiation by
the allies that q protocol must be
signed by Germany guaranteeing full.
fillment of al! its terms The discus.
sions have been confined cnlefly TO
the methods of procedure N consid'
ering the protocol.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27

suffering, and two
doctors decided
that / would have
TO 60 through an
operation before l
could get well.
d" My mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkham g
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to tryit before sub
hitting to an opera
ton. Itrelieved me
from nv Troubles
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
BAD BREATH
Often Caused by
ACid-St0n1aCh

How can anyone with a sour gassy
stomach, who is constantly belchng, has
heartburn and suffers from indigestion have
anything but a bad breath? All of these
stomach disorders mean just one thing
Acid Stomach.
EATONIC, the wonderful new stomach
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you eat like a bit of candy brings quick
relief from these stomach miseries. EATON
&c sweetens the breath because it makes the
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for that nasty taste, congested throat and
"heady feeling after too much smoking.
If neglected. Acid-StOmach may cause you
a lot of serious trouble 1t leads to ner-
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rheumatism, sciatica, heart trouble, ulcer
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You need the help that EATONIC can give
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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1919-11-27
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from q
female trouble which caused me much