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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
TENNESSEE TROOPS TO
RETURN IN FEW DAYS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Spl)--
Adjt Gen. Harris has advised Sena-
tor Shields that the 117th infantry, COM
posed largely OF East Tennessee troops,
will be the first OF the Tennessee reEl-
ments to sail for home. Together with
others of the 30th division, consisting
of the 1l3th and t15th infantry regi-
ments. and the 114th and 116th artillery
regiments, the 117th is now located at
Ballon, small town north of Lemann,
France. All these troops have been des-
ignated for return but the adjutant-
general indicates that the East Ten
nessee boys will be the first assigned
to convoy and suggests this will be in
the next few days. They viii debark
at Charleston and be demobilized at
Fort oglethorpe. N
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16


Utah.
In California court action alIeady has
been taken to restrain the governor
from certifying the action OF the legis-
lature to Washington. Every resource
Of the distillers. with $1,000 600, 900
available, will be employed In the su
preme effort to save their businesses,
II Is said. An important meeting OF the
dtstillers committee viii be held at
New York on Jan 2S, when II Is
planned to adopt a detailed program,
Dry leaders assert the distillers' at
tack was foreseen and that 1t Is with
out merit
The resolution follows.
Resolved by the senate and house Of
representatives Of the United States Of
America, in congress assembled two
thirds Of each house concurring there
in), that the following amendment to
the constitution he and hereby is, uro-
posed TO the states, to become valid az
by the legislatures OF the several states
as provided by the constitution,
article ---, section AFTER one year
from the ratification of this article, the
manufacture, sell or transportation OF
intoxicating liquors within, the impor-
tatlon thereof into. or the expectation
thereof from the United States and all
territory subject to the jurisdiction
thereof, for beverage purposes, is here
by prohibited.
Section 2--The congress and the sew
eral states shall have concurrent power
to enforce this article by appropriate
| legislation.
"Section 3--This article shall be in
operative unless II shall have been ratl-
| fled as an amendment TO the constitu-
| tiDn BY the legislatures Of the seVera
! states, providing III the constitution
tWifisin eevepss years from the date OF this
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
About $50 Men Were Out.

Following the conferences of the me-
diators switchmen and railroad Off
cials Thursday afternoon, which is ex-
pected to result satisfactorily, the fore
going brotherhood executives will con-
fer with the railway executives In ref
erence to the negro seniority, which
was the direct cause of the switchmen
walking OUT this week.
About $50 of the trainmen on the
local railroads had gone out Wednes-
day night, with the addition Of their
number of nearly so white switchmen
from the Southern railway. Prior to
this last walkout, there were about S00
out on the e. 100 on mt the shprt pTisc9s lss oS
the Union Railway company's lines.
The first men--about 70 on the l. c.
lines in the McLemore avenue yards
walked out Saturday AFTERNOON at 4
o'clock because officials OF the rail-
roads refused to grant them audience,
Since that time at irregular intervals
the walkout spread.
Unless the brotherhood officials can
bring about satisfactory agreement
with the railroad officials, all the or
ders represented probably will take ac-
tion in some manner to remedy the sit.
uation, it is hinted. By an agreement
with the railroads. none of the orders
can strike without 80 days notice.
However, as the railroad officials
have already consented to the proper
thing, in the minds of all involved, lit
tie trouble is expected at present.
So far as the local walkout of train
men Is concerned, the controversy is
practically ended The switchmen,
yardmasters, flagmen and conductors
are at work Thursday under the same
conditions that confronted them when
they walked out. However. this is only
temporary arrangement, they declare,
until the questions at issue can be set
tied
Log and lumber cars at the Moore &
McFerren, Anderson -Tully and the kel-
sey Wheel company, on the l, G. tracks
in North Memphis, were moved out
Thursday morning for the first time
since Saturday During this time the
mills were virtually at standstill, as
they could not procure logs nor ship
away lumber.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
DIES IN PHILADELPHIA.

Mrs. Robert II. Chapman. until q
year ago u resident of Memphis, is
dead at her home In Philadelphia, ac-
coraing to news received by relatives
here. She was victim OF Influenza,
which developed into pneumonia. Dur
ing her residence in Memphis Mrs
Chapman was an active worker In the
Mississippi Avenue Methodist church
and other organizations, She Is sur
yiyed by her husband and three chill
dren, Mamie, Roberta and Walker, her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. J, V, Il. Walker
and one brother. S. G. Walker, of Mem
nh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
/. S. BONE DRY RY NEBRASKAS ACTION
Liebknecht NOW
Reported Captive

BERLIN, Jan. 16. (By the Asso-
ciated Press. DIR. Karl Lieb-
knecht, the Spartacan leader, has
been captured, it was learned late
last night, by officers and men of
the division of mounted rifle guards
who arrived in Berlin yesterday.
The Spartcan leeader is said to
have been seized and taken to the
fashionable Hotel Eden in the
western part of Berlin. Private
telephone communication with the
hotel was cut off abruptly soon
after 1t was reported he had been
taken there.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
MAUD Kline FREED
BY ]URY'S VERDICT
Third Ballot Acquits Woman
Charged With Staying
Patrolman Kahn.

Maud Kline, charged with the murder
Of Patrollnan Ike Kahn in his rooms
on South Second street on the night
OF Nov, s. was found not guilty by
the jury in First criminal court Thurs
day morning at 10 O'Clock The woman
Immediately shook hands with each of
the - jurymen and her attorney, Clar-
ence Friedman, declared that his client
would at once return to her mothers
home in Jonesboru, Ark
The jury returned its verdict after
taking three ballots. which, according
to report, stood first at nine to three
for aCQuittal, then 10 to two and final
" ended in an acquittal for the de-
fendant.
The case was given to the jurors
Wednesday Afternoon after several days
of evidence
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
HOT SPRINGS MAYOR
DOES NOT LIKE IT

The mayor received the following let.
ter Thursday regarding the operation
of the city manager plan in Hot Springs
Ark.
Dear Mayor.-In short, ours has
been a complete failure; has almost
doubled our expenses for nothing The
people say they are going to have II
repealed and certainly think It should
be. .
Mayor Hot Springs, Ark"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
COL. DEEDS UPHELD.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Complete
exoneration Of Col Il. A. Deeds, Of the
signal corps, whose trial by court-mar-
tial was recommended by Charles l..
Hughes, In his report on aircraft pro-
duction. has resulted from an investiga-
tion by special war department board
Of inquiry. Secretary Baker announced
the boards findings today. with the
statement that they had been approved
and the case closed BY filing Of all the
records.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
1900 SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO COMPETE FOR PRIZE

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 16. (Spl)-
Over i,500 school children OF Mississippi
will compete In the contest being con
Quoted by the state board of health
for the best essays on vital statistics
work and malaria control according TO
Or. X, w. Hall, director OF the bureau
OF vital statistics, who reports apnli-
cations coming in every mail Prizes
OF a $50 Liberty bond and SIS in war
saving stamps have been offered by
the Lamar Life Insurance company Of
this city The subjects will be "The
Immediate and Future Value of vital
Statistics to the Citizenship of this
state" and "rhe Most Effective Meth
DDS in the Control OF Malaria and the
Benefits Resulting From Such An
Achievement ~
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
CLAIMS MISSISSIPPI
SENT IDENTIFICATION

JACKSON, Miss. Jan. 1e.-The cer-
tification OF Mississippi's ratification Of
eral constitution was duly forwarded to
the United States secretary of state i'm
mediately after the Mississippi leglsla-
ture completed ratification, Secretary Of
State POWERS, of Mississippi, said today.
The statement was made after Mr..
Powers had been shown dispatch from
Washington, saying that although
Mississippi acted year ago formal GER
tification had not been received In
Washington.
'If the copies have been misplaced
in Washington, duplicates will be for
warded," Mr.. Powers said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
T|y$ y$TAL OF 81
+ TATES ADOPT.
NATIONAL LAW
Missouri Legislature RatifieS Statute Soon
After Needed Majority Is Reached and
Measure Thus Becomes Assured

CHICAGO Jan 16The United today egs-
ave OF voting itself dry When flashed
wires that the hh Nebraska ratified prohibition
amendment prohibition leaders declared accomplishment
the greatest piece moral legislation the history world
The amendment to the federal constitution prohibiting the
intoxicating
after the date of its final ratification Meanwhile the
July by presidential proclamation measure
the president rescinds 1t before that date
The Nebraska state legislature today completed
fcaon the when the
amendment senate Joint resolution proydng
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
U. 5. RELEASES SHIPS
TAKEN OVER IN WAR

NEW YORK. Jan. 16,--All American
ships which were requisitioned by the
United States shipping board during the
war have been released to their own
ers, with the exception of those act
uaily engaged in army service. 1t was
announced by the shipping board here
today.
In place Of the ships retained for
army purposes, which have been fitted
out for the transport of troops, the
owners will receive ton for ton vessels
built and owned by the government
This action Is an extension OF that
taken by the board recently returning
to their owners fleet Of oil tankers
which were in government service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
CoNFESsES MURDER.

Confessing that he killed Sam Smith,
negro during Christmas week, Floyd
piggs, negro, will be arraigned on a
charge Of murder in city court Thurs
day afternoon. He claimed to detec-
tives he heard that Aaron Henderson,
negro, his friend, was arrested and
charged with the crime.
Officials say that Henderson will not
be released on the confession made by
Diggs. Detectives await the arrival OF
witnesses. who will probably shed some
light on Diggs confessions,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
PINE BLUFF NEGROES
GIVE TO ARMENIANS

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Jan 16. (Spll -
The negroes of the city have set $4,000
as the goal for the relief of the Ar
menians and Syrians In the drive now
being made here. The reports turned
in Wednesday show that about one
third OF the county's quota Of $12, 500
the negroes have raised. They will re-
port theirs in lump sum the latter
part OF the week Judge SorTels, the
chairman, had hoped that the full quota
would be raised In three days.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
PRIVATE TO HOLD OFFICE

BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss, Jan. l6
tSpl "A movement has been started
in Tippah county TO induce the voters
TO prove their appreciation Of the re-
turning heroes from France by select
ing some OF them as county officials
Pres J. e Brown OF Mississippi Heights
academy urging the citizeus to elect to
official position Private Frank Parks.
who has just arrived in New York city
from the battle fields OF France, where
he was badly mangled doing his bit
for his country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
INAUGURATION or REAL
COUNCIL CEREMONIAL

PARIS. Jan, 16-The Inauguration Of
the peace congress Saturday will be
carried out with ceremonies befitting
such an occasion. A detachment OF
troops viii pay honor to the arriving
delegates. and stephen Piehon, French
foreign minister will receive President
Wilson at the head OF the steps at the
foreign ministry and accompany him
to the roonH where the meeting win
begin ut o'clock sharp.
The 'lenipotentiaries will sit around
horseshoe table. the middle part OF
this table being reserved for officers.
The delegations will be grouped by
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
FRIEDMAN WANTS
BIG DAMAGES

DR.. Ben Friedman. convicted in the
federal court OF violating the Harrison
antinarcotic act some time ago, filed
bill in circuit court late Wednesday
asking damages in the sum Of $25,O
from the board of medical examiners
of the state of Tennessee
Or. Friedman is to represent himself
in this suit. Once when tried on the
charge Of selling narcotics in the First
criminal court DR.. Friedman was his
own attorney. He was convicted in
that court also.
DR.. Friedman alleges in his declara-
tion that the board Of medical exam
iners damaged both his practice and
his reputation by revoking his medical
license.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
DISTlLLERS PREPARED TO
CONVERT THEIR PLANTS

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.--Distillng In
terests OF the country, anticipating en-
forcement OF nation wide prohibition a
the conversion of their manufacturing
plants and for export OF the whiskys
and other spirits now in bond, Norman
r. stern, president OF the Transoceanic
Commercial corporation. newly organ.
ICED export subsidiary Of the Distillers'
Security corporation, declared here to-
day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
$500 JUDGMENT GIVEN.

Judgment in the sum OF $500 was
awarded the father, Lawrence Sim
mons, and $3.50 given Lawrence Sim
mons. Jr/ In First circuit court Thurs
day in their suit for damages against
|. II. Irby. The plaintiffs alleged that
the defendant with his automobile, on
Nov, IS, 1917. ran down and seriously
injured Lawrence Simmons. Jr. Ca
ruthers Ewing and +. S. Eigin repre-
sented the plaintiffs and j. " Canada
the defendant
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
SOLDIERS HAD LIQUOR

While en- route home on furloughs,
Privates Shelby Dean and Louis North
negroes, were arrested Thursday at
Grand Central station ny Sergt l., NJ
Haynes, who claims they carried sew
eral quarts of liquor. Private Dean,
who lives in Memphis. is from Camp
Funston, Kas North is in training at
Camp Sherman, O., and his home Is AT
Charlottesville, Ark. They will be ar
raigned in city court on charges Of
violating the liquor law
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
FOCH DISCUSSING
ARMETICE EXTENSION

PARIS Jan F16- Marshal Foch ar
rived in Treves Wednesday morning for
meeting with the German armlstice del
egates for discussion OF the extension
OF the armistice The marshal received
Matthias ErZberger md Cen Won Win
terfeldt the German representatives.
in his private car
The discussion over the renewal Of
the armtsticc began at once and the
first dispatch from Marshal Fuch
reached Paris last night, says Marcel
Hutin Ia the Echo lie Paris. but nothing
has been made public as yet as 10 the
result OF the conference
1t is likely that the pour parlerS will
be continued today and be- completed
this evening
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
BIG IMPROVEMENTS MADE
ON SATEL ARAB RIVER

LONDON, Jan. 16,--Improvements Of
great Importance have been made in
the channels of the Satel Arab, which
is the river formed by confluence Of
the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, accord
ing to the journal OF the Mesopotamian
board Of trade. Ocean going steamers
may now go up the river from the Per-
sian gulf as far as Nahrumar, which Is
about 20 miles above Basra.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
LOCAL MUSICIAN DIES.

Joseph Fischer, musician and for a
time in the tailoring business here, died
Wednesday afternoon at his home, 1853
East Minna place aged Sc wears He
had made Memphis his home since com.
ing to America from Munich, Bavaria,
when young man. Surviving are his
widow, one son, Richard. ard one
daughter, Miss Vera Fischer Funeral
arrangements have not been made
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
OHIO BOARD KNOCKS
OUT BURLESON ORDERS

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 16.-The Ohio
public utilities commission today re-
jected the proposed increase in long
distance rates ordered by Postmaster
General Burleson and declared they
shall not become effective in Ohio.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
CROSBY RESIGNS.

Crosby has resigned as special commits
sioner of finance for the United States
in Europe. Secretary Glass will accept
the resignation soon, but Mr., Crosby
intends TO remain in Europe TO advise
the American peace delegation on
financial questions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
SENATE PASSES BILL TO
NAME PARK FOR T. R.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.--The bill
designating the California giant red
wood district as Roosevelt National
park" was passed unanimously today by
the senate and now goes to the house.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
WILSON PUTS OFF VISIT.

PARIS, Jan 16 CHavas. President
Wilson has indefinitely postponed his
visit to the Invaded regions OF France
in order to keep in touch with the peace
conference activities In Paris.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
GLASS NAMES NEW LOAN
VICTORY LIBERTY ISSUE

Of the next war loan viii he THE Vic
tory Liberty loan" Secretary Glass an
nounced today, The exact date In the
spring. when 1t is to be floated has not
been fixed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
10000 MORE YANKS
SELECTED FOR RETURN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.-Additional
units comprising a total Of more than
300 officers and about 10000 men have
been assigned to early convoy home
from France
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
PRESIDENT T-ELECT OF
BRAZIL Is DEAD

RIO JANEIRO Jan. t6,-~pr. Rod
diques Alves. president-eleet OF Brazil
died today, He had been critically ii
for some time past.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
Trouble Dates Far Back.

According to E. NJ Moales. Of New
Orleans, La, general chairman Of the
Order Of Railway Conductors, the ques-
ton of negro and white seniority in
the yards has been thorn in the side
of these organizations since the strike
Of 1894, when negroes were first en-
ployed as switchmen.
1t is claimed here that when the
number of negro switchmen employed
was Increased from 100 to 1913 when
the war ceased, the negroes automat-
ically gained the preference IN the
yards
Among the brotherhood officials in
the city now are John Delano, of Chi
.cago, general chairman Of the B.. r. T;
on the l. C. lines; E. +. Mcclure. OF
Springfield; Mo. general Ghair.aSn ;isdr Sn q Of
the d. r. t. on the Frisco lines, w. q:
Turner, of st. Louis, vice-president OF
the o. R. C, on the |. c.; John Bannon
and g, W. Anderson. vice, presidents OF
Laughlin, Of Omaha, Neb.. vice-pre
dent of the B: Of l. F. and E., and M,
W Kadle, of Sedalla, Mo-, assistant
rra nd obiaf of tho n nf l.. r
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
COMPLETED
BY STATES IN 13 MONTHS

which many think will not be before the
constitutional amendment Is operative
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
Wilson Makes Record.

| am informed from foreign sources
that Mr.. Wilson has made a good i'm
preston In these conferences, as a
man willing to see the other side and
handling himself automatically and
tactfuly. Mr. Wilson Is surrounded
by many technical advisers, who sit
behind his chair at the meetings In
the same manner as plenipotentiaries.
The American public should distin.
gulsh between the meetings Of the SUI
preme war council which is composed
of Marshal Foch, the various premicrs,
and Mr.. Wilson though Gen. Bliss
hitherto voted in behalf Of the presl-
dent, and the informal body of prime
ministers which Is arranging details Of
the forthcoming peace conference.
While the time thus far this week
has been mostly consumed by the ses-
Continued on Page @ Column 4)
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16

MARKS SESSIONS
Of PEACE ENJOYS
Improvement In Conditions at
Paris Council Brought About
BY Mutual Recognition Of
Others Present Difficulties.
BY RAvID LAWRENCE
The News Soimltar's Special CORE
kpondent.

spondent.
PARIS, Jan i6.--An era Of good
first meetings OF the supreme war
council and the preliminary conference
OF the premiers with President Will
son. This IL due to the mutual rec
ognition OF each others difficulties and
also to the acceptance by the allies
of#the American view relative to the
Dnraaait,, ~ thn s,ta,Inoi IIftinU nF tha
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16

Lieut.. Raymond Hurley. the young
son OF r. n, Hurley, head of the ship
ping board. has been the recipient Of
many honors abroad lie did not re-
ceive his recognition because he vas
the son OF hts father, however, but
because Of bravery and devotion Ia
duty.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
WASHINGTON May Decide.

The first conference at noon Thurs
day probably will consume half the af-
ternoon. Following this, Mr.. Moffiti
and Mr., Blackman will enter a confer.
ence with railroad officials, which will
also be attended by brotherhood ex-
ecutives and the grievance COMMITTEES
of the switchmen.
In this meeting an effort will be made
to bring about a reconciliation between
the railroad officials and the switch
men. The points of difference will be
taken up and threshed out and any
points upon which an agreement can
not be made will be referred to Wash
ington.
The officials expected to participate
In this meeting will be ]. M. Kurn
general manager of the Frisco; ]. Z.
Hutchinson, general superintendent OF
the Frisco; A. Il. Cliff and L. A
Downs, general and assistant general
managers of the Illinois Central lines;
w S, Martin, general manager of the
Union Railway company and several
others.
On the other hand, in behalf of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, the
Order of Railway Conductors and the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen, officials of these orders
who are In the city will endeavor to
bring about concrete agreement, per-
manent in effect, with the same rail-
road officials that will alleviate the sit
uation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
Weather Forecast

Probabl rain for
Thursday night and
Friday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-16
Conferences Thursday.

Two important conferences concern
ing the grievances of the switchmen
were scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
The first, with Mediators Moffitt and
Blackman, Executives, i. e. MCGUIRE,
OF the B, r. 7. on the Frisco lines, and
j. S. McCauley, vice-chairman of the
j, r, T, of the Y. & NJ. V. lines, and
Edgar P. Tucker, chairman OF the
striking switchmen's committee, began
at noon.
At this meeting Tucker is presenting
formally a written statement of the
switchmen to Mr.. Moffitt and Mr..
Blackman. A discussion Of these state
ments, which differs little from the
original grievances, by Messrs. Moffitt
and Blackman will be their first Off
cial act in the controversy.
The 1S-heur conference, lasting from
II am. Wednesday until am. Thurs
day, was an informal one, but necessary
for the mediators and brotherhood men
to convince the, switchmen they would
have to conform to the regulations OF
the railroad administration and the b
2. T. before their question could be
dealt with