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Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Disorder in BLACK Belt.

Inc acton Of Mayor Thompson. IL.
was stated. was taken only after IL
had become evident that the city
police force was Inadequate to main
tain order IN the hve-u1ile belt"
where as many as 10 clashes between
whites and blacks had developed in
an hour.
Several hundred negroes. many cf
them flashing knives and guns. con-
gregated early tonight near South
State and Thirty fifth streets. After
numerous minor fights most of them,
were dispersed. In one OF these our
breaks a white man wsas reported
stabbed TO death.
In the meantime. special police and
detectives had cleared other districts
where outbreaks had become FREQUENT
during the day. The police said the
negroes were terror stricken and an
peared on the streets only in groups
which gathered in alleys and then ran
at full speed to their destinations.
The police are making a special ef-
fort to break up secret meetings of
the negroes in halls and fat build
ings
Numerous riot calls were turned in
eariy tonight but in a majority Of
cases the calls involved a score or
more of blacKs and whites When
the negroes began leaving the big in
dusrrla4 plants at the stock yards
and elsewhere. crowds of wilate men
gathered and it was only with Diff
Guilty that the police prevented fur
ther hioodshed. Negroes. were drag
ged from street cars and thrown To
the ground Then they retaliated by
treating white men likewise.
Patrol wagons threaded their way
through crowds and leaders IN many
or the clashes were arrested. Eleven
negroes were brought to stations and
there were cries Of lynch them" out
no attempt was made TO take The
negroes from the police.
Chief Of Pollce Garriry said every
effort would be made by police re-
Eerves to maintain order. but he
was not optimistic over the outlook.
Numerous conferences were held by
! the authorities. After one of these
/ States Attorney Hoyne issued
statement charging that politicians
| teaching the colored element disre-
spect for the law. was the basic rea-
| son for the riots
THE police department has bean
demoralized to such an extent by the
politicians. black and white. on the
south side. thar they are afraid 10
arrest and prosecute men with polir
ical backing or who claim to have po-
nf,ca1 inf1nence." the statement said
The second death from the out
brealrz occurred tonight a neEro at
fcantiuusd or Psos 4-cof. 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Walsh Says Language
Could Be No Clearer

Montana Senator Declares IL Would
Not Handicap the Cause Of lrisi,
Freedom or Fix Externally the
Boundaries of Nations
Washington. July 2S.-Denial that
Artical X of the League Of Nations
covenant would handicap the cause
of Irish freedom Or fix externally the
boundaries of nations was made in
The Senate TODAY by Senator Walsh.
Democrat, Montana, who said no Ian
guage could be clearer than the ar-
ticle's stipulation that members are
to protect one another from "exter-
nal aggression"
Beyond cavil and beyond contro-
versy," he said, this limits our OBJ
legations in the case of war by one
uation against another. 1t is a per-
fectly gratuirous assumption that the
political map of the world could new
er undergo any change unless nations
are permitted to wage aggressive
warfare against one another
"All South and Central America e.
volted and the independent govern
ments thereof established themselves
within the domain belonging TO Spain
and Portugal. Article x would
have offered no obstacle to the trans
formation. Florida passed by peace
full purchase from Spain to the Unit
ed States. Louisiana. cut of which
have been carved ten great states Of
the Union, was not acquired by con-
quest but by purchase.
After centuries OF vain effort by
England to subjugate Scotland. sne
two countries eoaiesced. Sweden and
Norway, becoming united through
the Napofeonic wars, peaceably sep
arated in 1896.
Changes will continue to n.
wrought by peaceful negotiation and
internal cornmotion and revolution.
Siberia may separate itself from
Russia. Ireland or Egypt may revolt"
Referring tn the assertion that out.
side aid in revolution such as
France gave the American colonies
would be precluded under the arti-
ele, Mr.. Walsh continued:
The 10th century is not the 18th.
II present day notions prevalent IN
England were dominant in the 18th
century. there probably would new
er have been any American revolu-
ton. But for the aid Of France va
would never have achieved independ-
ence. Under the league IL would have
been Impossible for England to have
empioyed $4,000 mercenary Hessians
tn reirace the cuIcnies.s
Reviewing Trclnnd's struxgia TER
freedcm. incindinw hsr suurnn1xa aa1
(ContinucA - Pn0o 4Gnk q
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
SCHOONER'S CREW
DEAF TO PLEAS OF
UNION STRIKERS

Boston. july 2S.-The first case Oh
union members refusing TO join the
ashernen,s strike occurred today
when the crew Of the schooner Alice
and Wilson unloaded eaten OF
sword fish despite the pleas OF pick
cts that they leave the vessel. The
tish brought the best price Obtained
a this season for many years ana
members of the crew received more
than $500 for their two-weeks work.
". H Brown. secretary of the
F'ishermen's Union, said that mem
hers of the schooner's crew would be
finec the amount of money they re-
ceived for the trip for their refusal
TO heed the pickets. Members Of the
crew said they would so out with the
schooner for another catch.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Contradictory Reports

The wounded in most cases we're
hurried to hospitals. after which they,
were removed to their homes when
conditions permitted.
There was no concerted battle by
the blacks, the outbreaks dotting a
large area.
Every police station in the south side
was dcoded with reports of deaths and
injuries.
Chief of Police Garrity al late hour
SAID that it was impossible TO make Al
exact estimate of the CASUALTIES because
of the contradictory reports.
The riots which started yesterday on
the South Side beaches were renewed
when negro Iaborers began leaving the
big industrial plants. and by dusk more
than a score of separate outbreaks had
occurred Whites began dragging ne
groes from street cars and the negroes
retaIiated with stones and knives.
Street cars IN the heart of the black
belt were ted up and the windows
smashed.
LAY SqAdAl VI UlzCAE
ed a touring car and. riding at full
speed through sections. sent volley
of shots at a group of whites. One
white woman waD injured but not ia
tally The negroes were over AIKEN after
a long chase and placed under arrest
Shortly afterward a mob of seve.-ai
hundred blacas formed AT 18th street
and began stoning a policeman. Cunt
fire was opened ani four of the negroes
fell. all mortally wounded.
A whi man in the same neighbor-
stabbed to death.
A negro chauffeur was killed by
whites a few minutes later in the
same block.
Scores of arrests were made. but
where the rioters were found to be
unarmed. they were released.
Ngroes began looting stores of
whites in one district shortly after
the firing Of revolver shots by a
squad Of policemen in an effort to
break up fight over a small pur-
chase Of groceries. The police soon
emptied their guns. The looting con-
tinued until special squad OF police-
armed with rifles. arrived Iney
fred low, Telling half dozen oiacAs
A white woman was pulled from
street car by a negro. He va -
lying unconscious asainst sns ,,s.S
The angry whites lat mn =. e..
Groups Of biacis fS fos1nS . ...s...
haaI fashion and cnA sl Is'
~.hi1ev wtfh nasors anu ciuns. o1
rr.e cnxnar t1e scene vas IKE
u.inin<zare batfieground. Uncnnscious |
negroes and whites dotted the street |
As they regained ccnsciuusness they /
were arrested or permitted 10 leave |
the neighborhood.
While the main hatties were n /
tcsntinusd On Pass -cel. %
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Calais Merchants
Are Pestered By
Canadian Money

Calais, Ne. July g.-Much concern s
felt among business men here over the
rats of exchange on Canadian currency.
which was raised from three to four
and three-auarters cents on a dollar
elective today.
Theirs is a large surplus of Canadian
funds in circulation here as the city is
just across the line from st. Stephen.
y. B. Storekeepers are obliged to ac-
cept Canadian money al face value or
perhaps suffer the trade to 60 across to
st. Stephen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
NAME FIVE MORE
SLAIN IN MEXICO

New York. July 2S--T5e National
Association for Protection of Am
erican Rights in Mexico, which an
nounced recently that its 'incom-
piete" records showed that 391 Am
er,cans had been murdered in Mex
leo since 1910. today made public
names of five more murder victims
concerning whose deaths the organ
ization said it had just received in
formation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
AMERICAN PAYS
MEXICAN BANDITS
RANSOM FOR SON

Washington. July :S-Acting upon
the advice ofthe Mexican govern
ment. John West Thompson. an Am
erican ranch man living near Mexico
City. has paid the 1909 pesos ransom
demanded by bandits for the release
Of his fourteen year old son. the
State depastment was advised today
The Mexican authorities said they
feared the bandits would murder the
boy unless they received the money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Frisco Judge
Unhalds War Beer

San Francisco. July 2s.--Sale at
the beer containing 275 per cent IL
cohol was permitted in decision by
Judge Sawtelle of Arizona in he
Cnited States district court here to-
day. sustaining demurrer OF the
Rainier Brewing Co. which asked
that government action to prohibit
the sale Of such beer be diEmisBed.
judge Sawtella heid that tl1e comm
riafnf was fanlfy ii thar Il did act
dufs1aa two and tarse- annrteEs per
cunf beer m intnxicaf1nE. - nnla
f3sax fhe msmx -kixnnI ncf wa1 cozl1e1kaa-
.4ese4af
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Deadlock Still On
In Yorkshire Strike

London. July 2S-Late tonight the
Yorkshire strike remained deadlock
ed. Neither side seemed willing 70
maks the first move to bring the men
and mine owners together to discuss
the governments offer of piece rats
and adjust other differences. Both
sides apparently are waiting for the
coal controller To intervene
The miners have returned to work
in the counties of Nottingham. Che
shire. Lancashire and Derhyshire.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
FALLEN U, s, BOYS DEFENDS ART. K
In France Were Well
Cared For

Less Than One Half Of One Per Cert
of American Soldiers Who Died on
Battlefield Were Buried uniden-
titled.
New York. July X.-Less than une-
half Of one per cent. of the American
soldiers who died on the battlehelds Of
France were buried unidentified. accord
ing To Col. Joseph s. Heron of Gin
cinnati, commander of the 15.0Bo troops
who inferred the fallen Americans and
who returned here today. The men un-
der his command removed the dead
from the temporary graves dug for
them under FIRE or at night on the field
where they fell and laid them to rest
in large concentration cemeteries.
Each cemeter-. is surrounded by a
painted fence and the grass on the
graves is cared for by a detachment Of
soldiers. The largest graveyard Is at
Romagne. where 2.:eoo Americans who
died in the Argonne and Meuse sectors
rest. and the next largest is at Thiau-
court, where lie $500 soldiers who fought
at St Mi1iel and Toui.
We did our work. said Col. Her.
ron, 'in accordance with the expressed
wishes of the men Of the A. E. F. The
remark most frequently heard when the
business Of getting killed was spoken
of was the hope that il they fell that
the fellow taking got it he would be
buried with the others Of his regiment
or division who also fell and close 10
the battlefield or on II
The sdvisability Of bringing the
American dead hack from France was
Questioned today by Baron dEstour-
neIles dConstant, member of the
French Senate. who sailed for France
after brisf visit to this country.
Il would say wait" he said. I'VE
French tave 4 great respect for the
dead and there in not French mother
or father who does not look upon the
American dead in France as their own
sons. and their graves win be 50 hon.
ored. In tiais time Of confusion it would
not be wise to attempt to remove he
dead. Thsrs would be terrible mistakes
made. In any event II 10 wiser to wait
untl1 timer are more settled
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Z. S. LOAN FOR
BERLIN BANK is
GERMAN REPORT

London. July 2S-An American loan
of 500 900. .oab has been obtained by
Martin Nordegg, representing the
Deutsche Bank of Berlin. according
TO an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from Berlin. 1t was said ten per cent
of the loan would be deposited in for
eign bonds to the German banks
credit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
CHICAGO RACE RIOTS RAGING anew
7kILLED, 40 HURT IN BLACK BELT"
MAYOR CALLS FOR STATE TROOPS

Battle Lasts for Over Five Hours Between
Blacks and Whites-Five of Dead Are Ne
groes and Two Whites Every Police Sta
ton in South Side Flooded With Reports of
Deaths and Injuries Contradictory Re-
ports Cloud Accuracy of Casualties State
Troops in Readiness But Not Yet Called at
Late Hour
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
PETLURA HITTING
BOLSHEVIKI HARD
AT SCHMERINKA

Bernie swltz-. July B-Furtter sue
cesses by General Petiura. the r-,rra-
man leader against Bolshevik troops.
notably at Schmerinka. were reported
To-Day IN a wireless message from Ka-
menetz-Podolsk. to the Ukraine press
bureau
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
HOUSE RECESS
TILL SEPT. 9

Washington. July 2S-Without re-
cord vote the House today adopted d
resolution providing for a recess from
Aug. to Sept. 9. During this time.
the Senate is expected to be continu-
cusly at work On the peace treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29

Ine pressure is low over New Eng
land Within the last q hours there
We're showers and local thunder
storms in the Atlantic states north
of Virginia
The outlook for Tuesday and
wednesday is for generally fair
weather east of the Mississippi river
Winds off the Atlantic coast: North
OF Sandy Hook moderate to fresh
winds and fair weather.
Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moder-
ate to fresh west winds. partly
cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
ITALY PREPARING
FOR TRADE WITH
CENTRAL POWERS

rome. July S.-The italian govern
ment is preparing a decree relating TO
tne lifting Of the embargo on German
and Austrian impo-tations 1t WI pro-
vide also for resumption Of trade with
1taly's former enemies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
THE WEATHER
FAIR

New England and Eastern New
ork: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,
not much change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
Boston Eorecae$

Forecast for Boston and vicinity:
raar tuesday and Wednesday. Lit
Tie change in temperature. moderate
westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29
FORCE WILSON ON FRENCH PACT

70 Send Defensive
Treaty to Senate In
Few Days Threat
to Suspend Commit
tee Consideration on
German Treaty If
President Left on
Tour Without Sub
hitting French Doc
ument
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29

'eHe that sseketh, findefh.s ?
The Want Ads win obtain for
you what you are looking for.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-07-29

h4fflHH were n
Paes +-cel. %
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-07-31
REV. HOMER M. CAMPBELL
In BEREA

A Y. NJ. C.. A.>Overseas worker
of distinction, Rev. Homer NJ. Camp
bell, is spending some time recu-
perating at the home Of his sister.
Mrs. Charles Burdette. Mr.. Camp
bell was eighteen months abroad and
was placed in charge Of the very
important work of securing and
religious literature for
the use of our soldiers. He paid
out over half a million dollars in
this way. Because of the difficulty
in securing transportation from the
u. s.. he had several books printed
in France and England for Army
use. One of these was written on
the spot by President King, of Oh
erlin, with whom Mr.. Campbell was
working as secretary.
II is hoped that Mr.. Campbell will,
speak on Y. NJ. C. A. work while he
is in Berea.
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JAMES M. GAINES PASSES AWAY

Berea lost, by death, on the 10Th,
citizen of merit, in the passing
away of Mr.. James Milton Gaines,
an invalid for ten years from rheu-
matism
Mr.. Gaines was born in Washing
ton County, Tennessee, October IL,
1915. For many years he lived in
Laurel County, Kentucky. He came
to Berea five years ago.
For fifty-three years he was a
member of the Disciple Church, and
most Of that time was a deacon. OF
his ten children eight survive him
Mr.. J. o. Gaines, Mrs. j. w. Van
Wrinkle, Mrs. Mary Andes, of Berea,
n. h. Gaines, of Montana, j. W.
Gaines, of Ohio, also two daughters
living in Laurel County.
The sickness that caused his
death was Of three weeks duration.
The funeral, services in the Gene
terry at Berea, were conducted by
Brother Hudspeth Of the Disciple
Church.
The family extend their thanks
for the many acts Of kindness re-
ceived at this time of bereavement.
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KENTUCKY FAIR DATES

Following is q list OF the Ken
lucky fairs and their dates, so far
as have been reported TO US. Sec
relaries are asked TO report any
omissions or corrections.
July 23-Mt. Sterling, I days.
July 29-Harrodsburg. 4 days.
August 5-Taylorsville. 4 days.
August 5-Uniontown. 5 days.
August 6-Berea. 8 days.
August 6-Grayson. 1 days.
August i2-Fern Greek, I days.
August i3-Perryville, 3 days.
August i3-Mt. Vernon, 3 days.
August iS-Lawrenceburg, days.
August i9-Shepherdsville, 4 days
August 20-Liberty. 3 days.
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LOCAL PAG E
NEWS OF BEREA AND VICINITY, GATHERED FROM A
VARIETY SOURCES

and who have many warm friends
here. Mrs. Spencer will next stop
off at Belleville, making her head
quarters at the old spencer Home
where in days long gone by q. T.
assisted in the watermelon feast,
the turkey dinner and other occa-
sions never to be forgotten, and oh,
what pleasant memories.
Miss Sallie NJ. Hord, who was in
the Music department here last year
and who is returning again next
wear. writes from Chautauqua, y. u,
where she is spending her vacation,
that she is taking lessons in the
teaching of Elementary piano -
course is named teachers training.
Hear the Fiddlersl And live again
those good times you used to have
down on the old farm, with the
aunts and uncles and all the
cousins. spending Christmas for in
stance. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the Graded School. ad.
There will be an ice cream sup
per at the Glades Church Saturday
night at 500 o'clock.
Mrs. Laura Gabbard and daughter,
Miss Una, have accepted positions
with the Welch Department Stores,
beginning August 4.
The purchase of a fine building
on West Main street Richmond, by
the Welch Department Stores, is
reported this week. A branch store
will be opened there the first of the
year.
Miss Marie Muilenburg, a teacher
from Mckee, has been visiting at
the home Of DR.. Bartlett, and took
advantage of the trip by attending
the lecture at the College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick invited some
of the friends of their guests. Mr..
and Mrs. Burt, to lawn party
night. The evening was
spent most enjoyably. The event
was doubly significant, it being the
anniversary of the Dicks.
Kenneth Hull returned from Lou
isville the first of the week to re-
sumo work in the College printing
office.
The Boone Tavern Barber shop |
has been purchased by
James II. Bridges, of Lexington,
R. b. Hill of Lexington is now here
in charge Of the shop.
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Will Lowen of Hamilton, o., is
visiting his sisters here this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Hackett returned
reporting a joyous vacation in New
England with Mrs. Hackett's friends.
How big the fish was he doesn't
say. but there was fishing. family
reunions, and all that makes a
good vacation. including a sight at
New York and Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goudey report a
good time in and about old Boston,
with plenty OF hot weather.
Do not fail 20 read that interest
ing article on Tagc ,, Peace and
Providence" by Professor Dodge.
VIM. f. Rix returned today from
a pleasant vacation spent in Pontiac.
Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reinhardt of Gin
cinnati are guests of her sister. Mrs.
James stephens, of Chestnut street.
Welcome rains this week break
the long and severe drouth that has
come with the intense heat Of the
past month, the hottest July since
1916.
Professor May takes up his work
in Lexington this week, after a short
visit in Berea. His family will.
move there later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Burt an
son of Jackson have been spending
short vacation with Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dick. They are both former
students and have many friends
here.
Miss Lola Bingham, daughter OF
one Of our correspondents, has been
visiting at the home Of DR.. Bartlett.
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Mrs. William Golden and little
daughter of Lexington spent week
with Mrs. GOlden's brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs, Buster
Maupin.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Montgomery
spent the week end in Richmond
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Mont q.
gomery and Mrs. C.. C.. Hendricks.
Miss Bertha Williams left July q
for Mt. Sterling where she will be-
gin her work as a teacher. Her
many friends of Berea wish her
great success.
Mrs. l.. ]. Colby and family mo-
tored to Youngstown. N Y, last
week to spend a vacation with
Lieut.. l.. J. Godby who is stationed
at Fort Niagara, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Scruggs and
little son and Mrs. Alice Cook and
Miss Daisy Cook motOred to Flem-
ingsburg recently for a visit with
friends. l-''7.'
> Fiddlers' Contest Time-Aug. IS.
Place-Tabernacle. No Numbers"
not even Selections" just good old
time Tunes" played in the old
time way. Come and bring the
youngsters. ad.
Mrs. q. +. Spencer left Saturday
morning for trip to Canada where
she will enjoy several weeks vaca-
tion with relatives and friends. She
will stop on the way few days at
Cleveland, o., 10 visit Mr.. and Mrs.
James Racer formerly Of Berea),
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FAMILY REUNION

On Sunday, July q, at the home
Of MIR. and Mrs. Richard Parks at
Slate Lick feast was given by
relatives and friends IN honor of
their youngest son, Edward h.
Parks. who has just returned from
over seas. He surely was welcome
from the looks Of the table. II fair
ly groaned under the good things.
Despite the heat, all report good
time.
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NOTICE

The scarcity Of College water.
occasioned by the drought, requires
that its use be limited to the
smallest amount possible. There
must be no watering OF lawns or
gardens, washing OF motor-cars or
other vehicles, nor can any be used
for building, or construction pur-
poses Of any kind until sufficient
supply is assured.
II all users are careful 10 con-
serve the water We shall hope IL
will not be necessary 10 cut any
one of.
Prudential Committee Berea College
by Thos. J. Osborne, Secretary.
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NOTICE

There will be meeting Of the
Rockcastle Dixie Highway Commits
sion and Others living along and in
terested in the completion Of this
highway. at the Residence OF
Spencer Abney. next Tuesday morn
ing, August 5. Meeting begins
promptly at 900 a. m, and the
ROckcastle folks invite their Berea
and Madison neighbors 10 come. No
collection taken.
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NOTICE

To the tax payers Of Madison
County. You are herby notified
that il is your duty 10 appear al
once at my office and render list
of all your taxable property that
you owned on the first day of July,
1919.
But for the convenience Of the
people living in Berea and the
country surrounding Berea. have
deputy in Berea You will please
call at my office or see my deputy,
J. b. Arnett at Arnett's store in
Berea.
Ben II. Powell. Tax Commissioner,
Madison County. 3t-7
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