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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

in the south side black belt cost
the lives of at least 24 men, in
Guiding one negro policeman,
and the injury Of hundreds of
others, many seriously and
probably a dozen fatally. Four
of the injured are soldiers.
Adtutant General Frank S. Dick.
son today assumed personal com
mand Of the two regiments of state
militia being held at south side ar
mories for emergency service.
Up to City Officials.
Mayor Thompson and Chief OF
Police Garrity are in charge of the
affairs Of the city" said General
Dickson. I'VE will do what they
ask US to do in the way of preserv-
ing order. We will not order a
man out on the streets unless such
assistance is requested by the city
officials"
Four companies of the Second
regiment, Illinois reserve militia,
are camped in Oak Park awaiting
orders under command of Major W.
E. Sims.
Five Regiments All Set.
Springfield. Ill, July 29.-The
Ninth and Tenth regiments, Illinois
National Guard, and the Fourth.
Fifth and Sixth regiments, reserve
militia, have been ordered to hold
themselves in readiness for active
service in. the event additional
troops are needed to quell the race
disturbances in Chicago, Lieuten-
ant Governor John G. Oglesby an
nounced today. The orders were
sent out early this morning before
Governor Lowden, now in Chicago,
returned to the state from Iowa.
All Of the regiments are fully
equipped with arms and ammuni-
ton.
Headquarters of the units are as
follows:
Fourth. Chicago; Fifth, Spring
field; Sixth. Oregon; Ninth, SPRING
field; Tenth, DanviIle.
Keep in Close Touch.
Commanding officers were direct
ed to keep in close touch with their
men.
There is no idea of mobilizing
these troops now" Lieutenant Gov
ernor Oglesby said, "the measure
is purely precautionary.
The Fourth regiment, reserve
is now encamped at Camp
Logan, near Zion City.
Rockford Troops Ready.
Rockford, Ill, July 29.-At 3
o'clock this morning Captain James
Beattie, commander of Company I,
Tenth regiment, Illinois reserve
militia Of Rockford, received orders
to hold his men in readiness for
duty in Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
The Weather

Generally fair and continued
warm tonight and Wednesday.
Highest yesterday, SO. Lowest
last night, 73.
Velocity of wind at a. m, five
miles per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29

Stage OF water, 5.3; a taII OF j.
in last "A hours.
J. NJ SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-29
TROOPS HELD
READY TOPUT
END To RIOTS
Four Thousand in Chicago
and Five Regiments
Await Word to Go.

Chicago, July Co. Four
thousand soldiers with full war
equipment stood ready today to
quell the race riOting between
negroes and whites that DUR
ing two bloody nights Of terror
in the south side black belt cost
the lives Of at least 24 men, in
Guiding one negro policeman,
and the injury Of hundreds Of
others, many seriously and
probably a dozen fatally. Four
of the injured are soldiers.
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veSfer veStar TO-DAY
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
Mexican Embassy Denies
FederaZs Joined Rebels
When Paral Was Taken

Washington. D. C.. May 9.-Ofncial
advices received Thursday by the
Mexican embassy denied that federal
troops Joined Villista forces when
they captured ParraL and also de-
clared untrue reports that villa had
occupied JimeneZ and that the min
ing companies OF the state Of Chihua-
hua had suspended operations
The embassy gave out the follow
ing statement:
The Mexican embassy has received
a telegram from the governor Of the
state OF Chihuahua. stating that the
news relative 10 the federal garrison
at Parral having gone over 10 the
Fillistas and Of the occupation Of
Jimeuez by the same bandits is un-
true The mining companies Of the
state Of chihuahua are working and
It is also untrue that the mining
companies plants at Santa Eulalia
have been closed down and its en-
ployes taken to Chihuahua city.
Gems. J.. AEustin Castro and Manuel
n Dieguez hae started a vigorous
campaign against the ViIlistas."
Information from the border Thurs
day indicated that the bridge over
the Conchos river. recently reported
destroyed, probably was not the
famous Conchos bridge south OF Chi
huahua, as had been supposed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
DENY STANDARD CASE
AFFECTS INTANGIBLE VALUES

Phoenix. AriZ-. Nay State tax
commissioners lander and Euchlsr
make fiat denial Of the statement sent
broadcast that the decision Of the fed
eral appellate court at san Francisco
striking ont the increased assessment
on the Standard Oil Co in Arizona az
tects in the least the right OF the state
to tax intangible values on the basis
Of profits made. The Standard Sc
cured its verdict, they say. simply on
a showing that whatever profits il
had made should be credited TO the
California branch OF the corporation
70 the producing end
The mining situation. the commits
sioners declare, is very different. for
the original source OF the income and
Of the profits both are in Arizona
This phase is covered fully in a suit
now in the supreme court Of the state.
one in which the Inspiration Copper
Co. OF Miami, is assailing the meth
DDS OF the tax commission in arriving
al determination Of the assessable
value Of the company's property. A
similar suit. that Of the American
Smelter and Refining Co.. is in the su-
periOr court Of Pinal county. affect
ing the assessment OF the Slsco smell
ter OF the company. This suit erro-
neously mad been reported as dis
missed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
Army Release
Order Is Not
To Apply Here
Drafted Men On Border
May Not Be Discharged
By June Fifteenth.

Washington. d. C., Nay Com
handing generals Of the northeastern,
eastern, southeastern and central de-
partments and Of Camps Knox, Bragg,
Benning, Humphreys. Eustis and Fort
sill were instructed today that it is
the desire Of the war department to
have discharge by June Is all men
drafted or enlisted for the emergency
who are eligible for discharge.
The exception Of the southern and
western departments from the order
was understood to be due TO the fact
that the units under the supervision
Of those departments are largely on
duty on the Mexican border and it,
therefore. might not be practicable 10
release the men by June 10
A story given out here Wednesday
indicated that the foregoing instruc-
tions would apply TO all district posts
and departments.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
WOMAN CLAIMING BALM
FOR SOME LOOSENED TEETH

Suit for alleged personal damages
was filed in the 41st district court
yesterday by G. A. Quintaua and his
wife. Fermina Quintana against K G.
Nabham and T. X. Nabham for $3.50.
The petition cites that on November
Il. 1917. Mrs. Quintana was a passen-
ger in an automobile driven by T. X.
Nabham. on an order Of X G. Nab
ham. The allegation is TO the effect
that Nabham drove in a reckless man
ner and overturned the car, throwing
Mrs Quintana 10 the pavement near
the cement plant, three miles north Of
the city. she sWears that two Of her
teeth were knocked out. the others
loosened and that she sustained lacera-
tons Of her right arm.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
GEMS OF OPERA TO FEATURE
5TH CAV. CONCERT SUNDAY

Selections from "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana and an assembly Of some Of the
most tuneful parts Of a number OF
other operas VIII form the chief parts
Of the Fifth cavalry band concert Al
Fort Bliss Sunday evening from S 70
g D. m The program follows.
l. March, Peace Forever Anton
Jus
Overture, Magic Flute" Cfirst
5. Pirouette. LA BalIadora." To-
banL
4. Excerpts from the OPERA sea
valera Runticana,' Mascagni.
3. Celebrated "Serenade" for
French horn with clarinet obligato,
It'll; performed by musicians
Nicmehyk and Kowalewski first
time)-
6. A novelty. sIndianola.- Henry
2. Grand Potpourri: Operate
Masterpieces" arranged by Safranek-
(a) Introduction first act 'Lohen-
grim" CD Seguidilla from Carmen
fc) Lohengrin's Arrival" Id Ny
Heart At Thy Sweet Voice" from
sampson ct Della" (e) Chorus from
Aida" % Barcarolle from Tales Of
Hoffman" go Finale from Faust"
8. Finale: Fifth Cavalry March,
Cain.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
ARGUE HARRIS
PBELL CASE
Briefs to Be Submitted for
Governor and Adju-
tant General.

Phoenix. ARK. May Sit was indI-
Gated in Judge Lyman's court today
that on the conclusion OF argument
as TO whether the order restraining
governor Campbell from interfering
with the adjutant generals depart
ment shall be made permanent. coun-
sci for both sides VIII be asked 10
submit briefs.
Argument. which commenced yes
terday. was resumed this morning
and promised 10 run through the en-
tire day
Spencer 3 PuEh, appearing for adj
1utaut general Harris. argued that
while the governor had appoinrive
power, he did not have authority TO
discharge
sNO Ground for DisobeyfnE.-
Richard j. sloan. representing gov
ernor Campbell coutended that the
adJutant general had no Justification
Tor his refusal TO obey the order Of
the executive. who IS the comma nd er
in chief OF the military forces Of the
state.
Arguments today followed the gov
errors attempt last Tuesday 10 Dust
Col Harris and take over the records
which resulted in a court order
granted TO the adfutant general tenn
porarily restraining the governor
rom interfering with Col Harris
duties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
SEEKS PRIVATE OPERATION
OF U. S. MERCHANT SHIPS

Washington, D. C.. May s.-Private
operation OF all merchant ships built
by the government during the war.
except those necessary for govern
Tent departments, is proposed in bill
by senator Jones, Of Washington. who
viii be the Chairman Of the senate
commerce committee in the new con-
gress-
In announcing that he would intro
duce the measure at the extra session
OF congress. senator Jones said II was
intended TO care for the present stu
alton until conditions shall become
more normal and we can develop a
wise and permanent shipping policy,
based upon normal conditions and
upon the experience that VIII give US
reliable facts and data TO guide US"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
FINAL ARGUMENTS IN
FL0URNOY CASE MADE

Final arguments were made Friday
afternoon in the case OF VIII Flour
noy, negro railway clerk, who Is on
trial in the United States district
court on a charge Of mutilating mail
pouches with intent 10 steal regis
tered mail therefrom and also with
having robbed a mail car Of registered
mail during the month Of January OF
the present year.
The cross examination Of Flournoy.
who took the stand IN his own behalf
was continued Friday morning He
admitted that the statement he made,
under oath TO postoffice inspector
Mark Williams Immediately after
coming in off his run, to the effect
that his car had been held up by
masked men, was untrue
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
Says England Is
Using IT, S. Coin
To Bay Oil Fields
Congress To Demand That
Huge Loans To Europe
Be Stopped.

Washington. .. c.. May s.-Follow-
ing senator Phelan's charges that
British agents are buying ali the
available oil lands IN California fields.
the report has revived here that the
British government is also taking
over, or preparing to take over, the
vast Lord Cowdray oil interests In
the Tampico. Mexico. fields At the
time this was 1lrst reported, several
months ago, Il was Immediately de-
MED in London, but congressman be-
ueve that the report was true then
and they are convinced. after the
Phelan charges, that Great Britain
IS scheming to secure a world monop-
oily Of oil for her fleets and for manu-
ficturing purposes.
Control Of the Texas oil fields would
come next
With the British government in
control Of the Tampico fields. 10 is
realized in Washington that a gigan-
tic competition for the oil trade Of the
world viii come into being, 10 be
followed later, by an invasion by a
British oil monopoly OF the American
Texas and Tampico fields would soon
give the British a monopoly OF the
Chinese oil trade. now controlled by
the Standard Oil company.
Congressman are particularly an
noyed BY Phelau's charges that the
British agents in the California fields
are using money loaned by the United
States 10 Great Britain during the
war. Only recently the treasury ad-
vanced another 100000. 900 TO London.
Billions were loaned the allies during
the war. but with the war over the
loans still continue A total OF S.
13S.S29, 999 has been loaned TO the al
lies 10 date Of which huge sum Lon
don secured the lions share At the
extra session a demand VIII be voiced
by leaders Of both parties. that the
treasury call a halt on these i'm
mense loans to foreign nations. part
of which advanced to Great Britain
Il is now charged. the British are US
ing to obtain a monopoly Of American
oil fields
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
TAX COMMISSION TO FIGHT
STANDARD OIL co. CASE

Phoenix. Ariz. May 9-The tax
commission intends 20 fight TO the last
ditch the case against the Standard
oil company Of California. for which
a decision was rendered this week in
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals at san Francisco. This was the
statement telegraphed Thursday o..
commissioner lander, who. with other
members OF the commission. is at
kingman.
The case now comes back to be tried
in the federal court in this state on
its merits and the original pleadings
which bring up the matter OF the L.
galitv Of intangible assets
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
CROSSES CONTINENT TO
SEEK CUSTODY OF CHILD

Phoenix. Ariz. May 9.-A legal
fight for the possession OF three year
old Julia kollar was begun Thursday,
when the child was brought TO Phoe-
nix from Aqua Caliente and placed in
the detention home by order Of Judge
Lyman
The chlds father. J. c. Kollar. IS
said 10 have crossed the continent
from Rhode Island 20 battle for the
custody OF his little daughter. The
child came west a year ago with her
mother, who died here. and the little
girl was taken I'm charge by a family
friend, AIRS. Julia Grebiech, who had
her at Aqua Caliente when the father
made his edmand for her custody
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09

Mountain Park. y. NJ, Nay z.
Editor FL Paso Herald:
I protest the Imprisonment Of
Eugene V Debs. Kate Richards
O'Hare and all others who expressed
their sincere and candid opinions
about the war The war is supposed
10 be over The most autocratfc Euro
pean nations have released their DO
ltical prisoners only here in the
United states does a democratic adj
ministration still throw men and
women into Jail for having spoken
their honest convictions.
demand freedom Of all political
and industrial prisoners I demand
that this freedom be granted them
without delay.
So that my stand upon this question
Of releasing all political prisoners may
become known, I am mailing cards TO
congressman. newspapers. friends,
relatives, shop mates, labor unions
every body I can
wilbur r Clark
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
MILLICAN SAYS REAL
SILK IS A SCARCITY

I'VE seldom handle genuine silk
garments in our plant. for the reason
that there is a world wide scarcity
Of silk" said A. r. 8lillican at the Ad-
club, luncheon Friday at the Sheldon.
Few persons realize that the real silk
we used 10 have in plenty is at pres
ent most infrequently seen There are
dozens Of limitations and substitutes"
Mr.. Millican, after hearing a round
table discussion relative to his adver-
Using methods. said for himself and
partner, II. c. Wilson, thar the firm s
advertising budget provides for an
expenditure OF four and a half per-
cent on the gross sales, in all forms
Of business publicity
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
LIEUT.. HALL BRINGS HOME
WOUND AND CROSS OF WAR

Lieut. n r Hall. Quartermaster
corps. who has been in France with
the 2Sth division Is months, is eL-
pected in FL Paso this afternoon
Lieut. Han was wounded in action and
was awarded the French crOiX de
guerre for distinguished gallantry in
action he has been in the base hos
pilal AZ Brest. France. three months,
recovering from his wound and an
attack Of pneumonia. He viii join
N9s. Hail at their home a. $500 Idalia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
Mann Act Conuict Is
GiUen 3 Years In Pen

Sacramento Calf. May 9.-Wm- z.
GoWling. convicted in the United
States district court here last Tuesday
Of having transported Mrs. 1Iyrna p.
Northcutt, Of Riverside, Calf from
Reno. New. TO Sloat, Calf. for inn
moral purposes in violation Of the
Mann act, was sentenced today to
serve three years in AIcNeills Island
penitentiary and pay a fine Of $500.
Mrs. Northcutt. heir OF the late
Martin PattisOn, banker Of Superior,
Wis. is the wife OF Lieut. Carlton
Northcutt. a discharged naval officer.
Lieut.. Northcutt was q witness
against Gowling.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
ARCHITECT FOR ARIZONA
SUES TO COLLECT SALARY

Phoenix. Ariz. May 9.-An echo OF
the troubles ar the state university
OF the period when that institution
was caught by a transition Of the
state government from the HUNT adj
ministration 10 the Campbell regime
and back again 90 Hunt now has come
into the courts in a claim for S5065
made by architect J. 3. Lyman. OF
Tucson. against the state.
Lyman was employed as sunervis-
ing architect for the university and
other state Institutions and wcs dis
charged by the returning Hunt ad-
ministratiou after only a sixth OF his
agreed compensation had been paid.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
AIR PATROL OF NATIONAL
FORESTS BEGINS JUNE ]

Washington, D. C.. Nay 9.-Patrol
Of national forests By army airplanes
TO give early warning OF forest fires
viii begin June I. with the inaugu-
ration Of two patrol routes from
March field. near Riverside, Cal, ac-
cordiuE 10 announcement here by the
forest service Of the department Of
agriculture. On the same day OBJ
servations covering large part Of
the Angeles national forest viii be
started from a captive balloon sta
toned over the army balloon school
near Arcadia, Cal
Two airplanes viii be used on each
of the patrol routes, which viii be
about 1g0 miles long, and each route
viii be covered twice a day. Warnings
Of fire VIII be transmitted either by
means Of parachute messages dropped
over a town OF by the aViators de-
scending' and communicating with the
forest supervisors
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
MONDELL AND TUMULTY
DISCUSS CONGRESS PLANS

Washington. D. c., May 9.-Repre-
sentative Mondeu. OF wyoming, Re
publican floor leader. discussed with
secretary Tumulty today matters OF
procedure at the opening Of the extra
session OF congress May 10.
No announcement was made. but il
was understood that among the Ques-
tons raised by 1Ir. M0udeu was that
since the president would not be in
Washington at the opening. what sub
stitutes congress was expected TO find
for the usual custom Of notifying him
after IL meets. that &c is ready 10 re-
ceive his message.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
DEBATERS From TEXAS WIN
DECISION AT ALBUQUERQUE

AI1uller1le- y II, Nav 4-The
University Of Texas debating team de-
teated the University OF New Mexico
team, four TO on. here last night in a
joint debate on The subject. Resolved.
That the Federal Government should
own and Continue 90 Operate the Rail-
roads" Texas had the Affirmative side.
Texas was represented by Harry L.
Taylor and ID. c. Coffee Clyde Norris
and George Y. Gentry represented
New Mexico.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
Letters To The Herald
SHE NEEDS IMPORTATION.

IIIIIIT y. NJ MY o
Editor FL Paso Herald:
read recently OF a complaint by
one Of my own sex in regard to the
bull fight in Juarez and the connec-
ton the Red Cross had with the bull
fight That It is inhumane IS right.
but those fights with bulls take place
in Mexico
What is more inhuman than the
badger fights they pull off in FL Paso
quite frequently, just for the amuse-
ment Of travelling men, usually2 Just
think OF the poor dog who has 10 put
up a fight for mis- life against a
ferocious badger.
one thing I've always noticed-no
women are allowed 70 see the badger
fights. Why are not women permitted
60 attend these fights2 Why are not
part OF the proceeds given TO the Red
Cross II the law allows these badger
fights2
H~-aff.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
GERMANS WILL
MAKEPR0P0SAL
VIII Answer Peace Treaty
By Making PROPOSE
ton Of Their Own.

ments IN which she has not particle
pated-
Protest TO Americans.
The Belgian delegation called at
American headquarters and made en-
ergetic representations regarding the
mandate for German East Africa The
members also complained strongly Of
the omission from the peace treaty
Of a provision indemnifying Belgium
Tor the seven billion marks Of German
money forced into circulation in
Belgium during the German oc-
cupatiOn and which has deprecated
10 one-fourth Of its face value.
Treaty Satisfies Many.
Interviews with Representatives of
countries whose territories are affect
ed by the treaty are published IN the
Temps Paul Hymans, of. Belgium. de-
clares he Is generally satisfied, and
the Polish delegates also express sat
1sIact1on. although the solution Of the
Danzig problem does not give them all
they expected.
Danish representatives express deep
satisfaction with the disposition Of
SchlesTi g-Holsteiu. Dr. Benes, the
Czecho-SIovak foreign minister. also
voices his satisfaction with the ar
engagements which have been made.
with some minor reservations.
United States Senators Approve
Washington. D. c., May 9--General
approval Of the military terms i'm
posed upon Germany by the treaty
was expressed by a number Of Re
publican and Democratic senator's
Senator Chamberlain OF Oregon. re-
firing chairman Of the senate military
committee said the treaty appears 10
draw the teeth and claws Of Germany
pretty effectively and with that 7 am
thoroughly in accord"
The terms imposed on Germany" /
said senator MadsWorth OF New York,
Republican, "are reasonably ade-
luate7
Sterling Is Satisfied.
GAS FAR as the treaty terms are cor
cerued-" said senator Sterling Of South
Dakota. Republican, 4 am quite wen
satisfied with them I an satisfied
also with some OF the amendments 10
the league Of nations covenant, hut ]
do not mean by that that 7 am entirely I
satisfied with the covenant in its
present form"
Senator Moses Of New Hampshire I
said he thought conQueror's peace 3
hss been imposed on Germany, F.
melEurably.
He said. however. that he did not
think that the demands for reparation 4
were equal TO the losses suffered. He T
added
II would be very much in favor Of I
q triple entente between the United /
states, Great Britain and France. in I
place OF league OF nations No
one seems TO have any faith in the &
league as now planned. except presi- 1
dent Wilson"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
LOVER RIO GRANDE STORM
DEATH TOLL RAISED TO 2

BroWnville, Texas. Nay 9--Reports
today from the storm swept area OF
the Lower Rio Grande valley in
creased the death list in Wednesdays
night storm TO q persons Hundreds
Of small buildings were demolished
but the crop damage viii not be SO
severe as at first believed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-09
COUNCIL TO MEET EVERY
MORNING AT 10 O'CLOCK

The city council decided Friday
morning. that hereafter. the council
win meet at 10 o'clock every morning
20 transact the business of the day
All persons wishing 10 appear before
the council, as a body, must be at the
city hall at that hour Persons wish
ing TO see the mayor viii be required
TO wait until the council meeting is
adjourned.