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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
FINANCIAL FRONT
FOR ALLIES IS PROPOSED

PARIS Feb, 3. (By Ihe Associated
Press. Proposals for the establishment
or a single financial front for the allies
nave been submitted to the entente
ministers here by Signor Crespi, men,
per OF the Italian d%elesatlonN according
10 2 statement made by him. After
saving that the central powers must
compensate the allies for the damage
said: 1922
On the other hand. all the allies have
suffered immense losses and they must
Al benefit from the indcmnities which
the enemy Is to pay. Each one should
receive in proportion to the effort he
has made. Thus smaller states that
ave sbent more thar larger ones In
comparison to their wealth ought to re-
ceive larger indemnities in proportion.
in the division of indemnities.
The simplest way TO carry out the
actual distribution would be TO put the
ehtlre fund into a common pool which
could be periodically apportioned among
The different nations, The fund should
no augmented by taxes Of a universal
character levied on all states, enemy,
allied or neutral, the last named haV-
ing benefited from the sacrifices made
by the allies, Such taxes might be
levied on exports and imports and also
on coal II raw materials.
ut seems to me only fair that coun-
tries which have benefited and even
grown rich through the suffering and
sacrifice of the allies should he made to
help compensate the allies. Such a AK
would not weigh more heavily on one
state than on another, since Il would
be universal. II would merely have the
effect OF raising prices on some certain
particular products in all countries
alike,
'"rhe enemy should be forced to nay
off ms soon as possible the allies debts,
The International tax would furnish In
terest on the rest and q sinking fund
opinion the enemy ought to be allowed
10 pay, not only in sold. but In raw
materials and finished products. Part
Of their debt might he covered by bonds,
which they would take up gradually IN
exchange for goods delivered to the
allies.
"This supply Of raw materials is an-
other important question to be consid-
cred, II they are furnished to enemy
countries at the same time and at the
same prices as to the allies the Aus
TRANS and Germans, whose industries
have not been destroyed aud who are
ready TO return to a peace basis IN
their production more rapidly than the
quicker and in better condition thar
would he possible for the allies. This
we must avoid at all costs, |. there.
fore, propose that distribution Of raw
materials be internationally controlled II
such "a way that allied countries may
be served before enemy countries.
Another important question involved
Is the length OF the working day. A
days labor In Germany before the wal
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
TEMPORARY TRUCE BETWEEN
POLES AND SLOVAKS MADE

PARIS, Feb. 0. (By the Associated
Press)-The allies commission which
leaves for Poland next Saturday to ad-
Just controversies between the Poles
Nlld Szecho- Slovaks over the Teschen
coal fields has been able to arrange a
truce between the two n]ationalitles only
pending the arrival OF the commission
and personal examination by II OF the
situation there.
The arrangement preseribes the see
tons where the Poles and Czechs are to
exercise civil administration and mill
tary, occupation and regulates the OBJ
erauon and disposition OF the output OF
me mines, AS soon as possible after its
sITiVal, tho commission win go to
Ieschen TO examine the matter at Issue.
ms, although unknown to the outside
world, has been a very Important and
dangerous factor affecting relations be-
tween the newly created states.
Title to the duchy Of Teschen In In
VOWED In the controversy. This duchy
was formerly a part of the crownlands
Of Austrian Silesia and has a popula-
ton OF less than 500, 900, 1t is about the
size Of Rhode Island. IT IL valuable be-
cause the coal II produces Is the only
coal within the boundaries OF either
roland and CZecho-S lovakia which will
coke, and 1t is regarded as Indispensable
70 the manufacturing interests of zach
The czechs' claim rests ON suzerainty
exercised over the country by the kings
81 Bohemia In the fourteenth century
and the fact that coklng is more es-
sential TO them than the Poles. They
point out that the railroad running
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
NO ACCIDENT WEEK IN
SOUTH is BIG SUCCESS

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 3. (SpI)-
Splendid results followed the efforts Of
the 230, 900 railroad employees of the
South to work seven days without be-
ing injured. a report just made public
by Regional Director B. L. Winchell
showing that during mo accident week"
from Jan. 10 to Is, inclusive, a total
OF but two employees were killed and
rs injured. During the same week last
year a total of IL employees were killed
and 454 were injured.
mo accident week" has given great
Impetus to the safety work Of the
Southern region and has demonstrated
what concerted effort on the part of
all the railroad workers can accomplish
In minimizing accident by observing
caution in the performance OF their
duties, says G. M. Anderson, regional
supervisor OF safety, who conducted the
campaign under Mr.. Winchell's dlrec-
ton.
1.-THE railroads OF the South may feel
proud OF the record they made during
this week. said Mr.. Anderson. sta
tistics Of the interstate m COM
mission and of the safety departments
Of the railroads, show that practically
90 per cent OF ALL accidents are I'M
R~voidable, thus leaving so per cent of
accidents to be dealt with through edu-
cation and supervision. II can there
fore be claimed that practically 100 per
cent reduction has been achieved dun
ing the week of concerted effort on the
railroads Of the Southern region, The
reports show beyond a doubt that the
nlan has been a great success and the
foundation has been laid for still great
er achievements In this humane work"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
HOPES OF NATIONS
AT COUNCIL GIVEN

PREPARATION for damages wrought by Ger
many shall be the first lien upon Ger
man assets to the extent of at least
10, 200, 600, 900 francs or up to a much
larger sum II Germany does not return
the machinery and the materials taken
from Belgium. Belgium believes that
she should be paid first because she
was the first to be invaded, because her
neutrality was violated and because she
has suffered more from despoliation
h q any other country in the war.
Ask River Bank.
Belgium desires from Holland the left
bank of the Scheldt and the Peninsula
OF Maastricht. which protrudes into Bel
CLAN Llmburg. Belgium also will assent
70, a ,plebiscite in Luxembourg to decide
whether that country wishes to join
Belgium or France or to retain its
autonomy.
Japan-Japan enters the peace con-
ference, as Baron Maxine, the seniQr
ambitions in China" and that as for
Tsing-Tau, she will hand it back to
China under the terms of the notes ex-
CHANGED between China and Japan in
Japan, Baron Maxine explains,
neither intends nor desires to interfere
In Russian affairs, but is willing If
solicited, to aid Russia in restoring
order"
China-The Chinese delegates ask
to be. guaranteed against foreign i'm
perialism or aggression and desire
the gradual abolition Of consular
rights and to be allowed to impose
higher duties on importations. The
Chinese also ask for the return of Kiau-
Chau.
observation-disclosures appears to
be the only neutral state which has so
far presented her desires to the peace
conference.
Switzerland desires an outlet to the
sea, by making the Rhine a neutral
stream.
Mountaineering territorial aspira-
tons of the three Scandinavian powers
are considered most. Denmark wishes
to annex that part of Northern Schles-
wig inhabited predominantly by Danes.
Norway has certain aspirations to
Spitzbergen or a part Of It, but Is not
pressing the claims energeticalfy.
A strong socialist movement in
Sweden favors the union with Sweden
Of the Aland islands, which are regarded
by the Swedes as the naval key to
Stockholm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
MEXICAN UNION ASKS
u. S. LABOR FOR HELP

NEW YORK, Feb. s,--The Alianza
Liberal Mexicana, or Mexican Liberal
alliance, made public here today a me-
mortal TO the American Federation Of
Labor urging that influence be brought
to bear on the government ito null
lify the efforts Of certain financial
groups" to bring about armed interven-
ton In Mexico.
At the same time the organization
announced plans by which 1t hopes to
unite the various Mexican factions into
a harmonious whole. supporting a gov
ernmeut selected by all the voters"
This plan, 1t was said. involves the or
ganization throughout this country and
Mexico OF branch organizations and the
continuation of a widespread educa-
tional campaign In both countries. The
alliance, although formed only last No
vember, has American branches in Ell
Paso, Laredo and San Antonio, Texas;
Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Or
leans, Philadelphia, and Tucson, Ariz.,
1t was asserted.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
TOBACCO SALES LIGHT.

PADuCA Ky, Feb. 3. (Spl)-The
tobacco sale on the wagon and loose
floor markets, have been considerably
lighter this week than heretofore. Prices
have continued unchanged, though 65
per cen o. tne WSstern ulslrlct crop
larger buyers have withdrawn from the
market,
Farmers are now taking advantage Of
the dry weather by burning and pre-
pairing their land for n large planting
this year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
CHILEAN PAPER PLANT
DESTROYED; CHIEF HELD.

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. s-The
chamber Of deputies has been informed
mat La Naclon, OF Antofagasta. had
been suppressed, It's director, NJ. Merry,
Imprisoned, and tho plant destroyed
The Information also was to the effect
that there were no constitutional guar
antees in A~ntofagasta.
: The minister OF the interior prom
ised to investigate the situation. The
Santiago newspapers report that the
Naolon building a destroyed because
the Newspaper was agitatlng unrest
The minister OF the interior told the
deputies that the Magallenes region was
lulet' Y that the situation in Magel-
lenes was grave. The cruiser Chaoa-
buco has been ordered ia Antofagasta,
as also have two regiments Of troops
that sthe situation is grave, but the
censors are preventing the publication
ing. ""''0i
The chamber Of deputies has passed a
resolution authorizing the cabinet TO
declare martial law should such a stem
become necessary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
CHATEAU THIERRY HERO
ARRIVES IN IRRELEVANT

IRRELEVANT. Tenn, Feb. 3. (Spl)-
A rousing reception was accorded NJ.
H. Galloway, of this city, when he ar
rived Saturday, returning from cover
there" Private Galloway is a member
of the United States marines, and was
in the hard-fought battle Of Chateau
Thierry, in which our. marines fought
the day for the allies. Private Gala
way was wounded in this battle, and
has not yet completely recovered from
his wounds. He Is home On q furlough.
His brother, Horace Galloway, member
of the United States field artillery, is
now on his way home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
Y. M. C. A. BACKS
ARMY THEATER

PARIS, Feb. S.-Gen. Pershing has
assigned four men from each battal-
ion to the Y. M. c. A. for entertain
ment department.
In the Second army, with h%eadquar-
tiers at Toul, the results of this order
are already apparent. Maj. Reginald
Barlow, who was a prominent Amer
lean actor, has beer appointed general
entertainment officer by Gen. Billiard.
In four days he had taken over an
immense garage and was arranging
a theater that would seat $500 men.
The Y. NJ. C. A. sent an entertain
ment organizer and Maj. Barlow as
sembled 81 men who had theatrical
experience before joining the army.
Rehearsals were begun at once for
the opening performance and the new
playhouse Is now doing a rushing
business,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03

some that the submarine might be used
extensively between The three-mile llm-
II OF territorial waters, but the over
Whelming sentiment was that the u
boat must be abolished outright.
AFTER scrapping the sumbarine," the
correspondent says, at is understood
mat recommendation will be made that
me economic weapon take the place Of
an other weapons In future wars, Re
specting disarmament, the league will
endeavor to work out a scheme by
which the ornaments Of all nations win
be. gradually curtailed to a point de-
clded upon as being necessary for de-
tense. The league will try to arrange
this early enough TO insure that me
inancia savings thus gained will pay
the interest on the worlds war debt"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
SWEEPING REMOVAL OF
WAR BARS is MADE

WASHINGTON, Feb. S.-The most
sweeping removal Of restrictions upon
the expectation Of foodstuffs made since
the signing of the armistice has been
Commodities removed from the export
conservation list were barley, corn and
rye. including flour and meal made from
these grains; oats and a products.
brewers grains, bran and 4niiddlings.
beans, dried and split peas. sugar and
hydrogenated co~ttonseed oil.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03

was very long. II 1t continues SO now,
they will be able to produce more
cheaply than we can. Therefore, inter-
national laws on this question have
become essential.
Another problem Is that of exchange
between different nations. To cite an
example, my own country, when peace
Is re-establlshed. will have to import
very largely to. replenish depleted
stocks. This will have a disastrous ef-
feet on v money unless the states
control exchange. | therefore consider
that the present state OF control of I'M
port and export trade must continue
for some time"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
ABOLITION OF SUBMARINE
AS WARSHIP IS PROBABLE

LONDON. Feb. 5-The abolition Of
submarines as warships may be decided
upon by the league Of nations commit
tee during the coming week, according
to the Paris correspondent OF the Mail.
1t Is said that this was one of the sev-
eral understandings reached during the
Wilson and Col. House, Gen. SHUTS and
Lord Robert Cecil, and probably will be
proposed among the first planks Of the
platform at the sessions this week,
during which II Is hoped the leagues
constitution may be definitely formed.
British and American delegates, rep
resenting the biggest naval powers, are
said to have sounded all naval opinion
on this point. 1t was suggested by
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03

cents, under my personal guarantee that
thamni VIII clean your sluggish liver better
SICK and you can eat anything Won
want without being salivated, Your
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WI start your liver, clean your boweIs
ana straighten you up by morning or
sHu get your money back, Children
cause It Is pleasant tasting and doss USt
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am selling millions Of bottles ~
blossoms Liver Tone to people who
have found that this pleasant vega
table liver. medicine takes the plaza Of
danEerous calomel. Buy one bottle ON
druggist about me. a.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
.CaIome| Today! Sick Tomorrow!
| Guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone
Don't take nasty, dangerous calomel when bilious.
constipated, h~eadachy. Listen to mel

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
says work, Calomel is quicksilver and
II ~salivates; calomel Injuries your liver
II you are bilious. feel lazy, sluggish
n all knocked out, II your bowels are
constipated and your head aches or
stomach Is sour, just take a spoonful bf
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone Instead
81 using ~siskenlng, s~alivating caiomel.
cine, You'l know II next morning he
cause you will wake up feeling fine.
your liver will be working, YOUR head
ache and dizziness gone, your stomach
Will 90 sweet and bowels regular. You
WI feel IKE working. You'll DO cheer
Your druggist or dealer sells vou q
bottle of bodson's Liver Tone for a few
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
MARTIN, TENN, PASTOR
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN

MARTIN, Tenn, Feb. 8. .(Srl.)-Rev.
place, vas run down by a train Satur-
day morning. shortly after 8 o'clock at
the crossing near the Union station. His
recovery is doubtful. Rev, Clifton had
started to the Union station to catoh
cut off by a freight at the. crossing.
Many years ago Rev. Clifton lost an
arm. His wife died suddenly a few
weeks ago, and two sons are In France
with the AR, r, F.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
ASQUITH URGES END
OF WORLD CONSUMPTION

LONDON, Feb, 8.-Temptations to
war must be removed by the prohibition
of CONSUMPTION and the scaling down
Of ornaments. according to former
Premier Asquith, who delivered an ad-
dress at Albert Hall yesterday in sup
port OF the league of nations. He added
that naturalization or liberalization
In the sense OF control OF the men and
transport OF munitions might be neces-
sary as an additional precaution.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
DIVERSIFIEs.

G sENADA, Miss, Feb. .. (Spl.)-
With a guarantee Of 500 acres to be
planted this year in Irish potatoes and
with a $40, 900 plant to be located In
Grenada which guarantees the curing
OF sweet potatoes so that they may
with safety be shipped to Northern
markets in midwinter, and more lespe-
deZa planted than ever before, II would
seem that the farmers and business
men generally of Grenada county can
assure themselves OF some money this
year in the dry summer months.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
CAPT. BASSETT NAMED
GREAT LAKES CHIEF

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Capt. Frederick
Brewster Dassett, Jr., has been APP
pointed commandant at the Great Lakes
naval training station, to succeed Rear
Admiral Archibald Scales, who has been
appointed superintendent of the Annap-
oils Naval academy, according to in
formation received today from the
bureau of navigation. .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
..CHATTAN0OGA'S BANK
CLEARlNGS SHOW GAIN

CHATTANOOGA Tenn, Feb. 8.
In Chattanooga we're $5,249, 0l6.S6 as
compared with 81, 295, 647,3S for the COR
responding week last year. For the
present month of January the clearings
were S25, 996, 967. IS against $50, $50, 539. 65
for the same week last year.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03

through the district is the only connect
C2echo-Slovakia. :"
The, Poles. on the other hand, hold
that the section should be divided along
sfnnoioglcal lines This system would
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
SOCIETY OFFERS
REWARD FOR RADEK

BERLIN, Feb 3. (Bv the Associated
sion Of Bolshevism, recently organized
in Berlin. offers a reward of 10. 900
marks for the capture of Karl Radek,
the head of Bolshevik propaganda in
Germany, or for information disclosing
his Whereabouts,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
NEW HOG DISEASE.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Feb. 8. (Spl.)E
Many of the farmers are losing their
hogs from some kind of disease, not
like the ordinary cholera, They get
sick, bleed at the nose, linger a few
days and die. Experts say that it is
not the ordinary or common cholera. 1t
battles the experts, but kills just the
same.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
KILLED IN FRANCE.

BRISTOL. Tenn, Feb. 3. (Spl)-
Sherman Combs was killed in an acct
dent in France, according to informa-
ton received by his wife, Mrs. Laura
Combs, Of this city. He had partici-
pated In a number Of battles and was
wounded once in Luxembourg. His
father was the late William Combs, Of
Bluff City.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
Moriarty Tailored Suits

Are cut without waste, fitted by artists,
tailored correctly-no lost time-no lost
materials and nc guesswork that you
have to pay for, j. II. Moriarty &
Son, 81 South Main st. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
DRY QUESTION RAISED :.
IN PHILIPPINE ISLES

MANILA. Feb. 3.-The question as to
whether the recently ratified national
States affects the Philippine islands has
been raised here and Acting Gov.
Charles E. Yeater has sent an inquiry
to Washington asking for a ruling on
the matter.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
oRION ~FOREHANDEn

UNION CITY, Tenn, Feb. 3. (Spl.)-
|sThe exceedingly fine sunshiny weather
for several days has caused a number
OF farmers to begin sowing oats, and
some have ever planted their gardens.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
DIES IN ST. LOUIS.

PADUCAH, XIX, Feb. 8. (npl.)-Mrs.
Kate Vogt, a former resident Of Pa
ducah. died yesterday at her home in
st. Louis, Mo. The remains were sent
here and the funeral services will be
held tomorrow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
RETURNS FROM LONDON.

CAMDEN, Ark, Feb. 8. (Spl.)-Cor-
poral Harvey Tyson, who has been in
the aviation service of the United
States, stationed in London, England,
for a year, has returned home.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
Welcome Home. BoYsl

Glad to see you back. = Have a good
Samelson's Extra, that good dime cigar
for 7c. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
Keep Your Credit Good.

If you need money, borrow under the
Cannon Plan at s per cent, Memphis
Savings and Loan Corporation, Good
institute. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
A Great Army Of Men

or Memphis smoke Samelson's Extra
cigars. the best Of all for &c. Join the
army. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03
As Spanish Influenza

IS an exaggerated form of Grip, GROVES TASTE
Less chill N should be taken in larger doses than
Is prescribed for ordinary Grip. A good plan is not to
wait until you are sick, but
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-03

An advertisement may fairly sing with
sincere sounding phrases-it may be
dressed up with pictures of eye-conn-
polling POWERFUL it's good advertis-
ing only If the product advertised pos
sesses the full measure of merit.
Our advertising is good advertising be-
cause our clothes are good clothes.
Our service, Sir, awaits you.
The sun., 1919-09-14
NeM'S SkiHul Hurting
Holds Cards RunLess
No st. Louis Player Gets as Far as Second Base
Giants Score in Sixth Through Timely Batting
-Statz Distinguishes Himself

Kelly was safe at first on Lavan's FUN
bic OF his grounder. but Gonzales was
retired by Lavan and Mollwitz.
Jack Miller batted for Jacobs in the
Cards end OF the sixth. He hit the
ball on a line toward right field. but
Doyle knocked the speeding sphere down
and threw the runner out at first.
Schultz died on n pop foul to Gonzales
and Fletcher went into short left for a
twisting fly from Heathcote's bat.
Sherdell faced the Giant batters at
the start of the seventh. He got rid
of Nehf and Burns, but Kauff waited
him out and drew a pass. Benny, how
ever. was cut down In an attempt TO
steal second.
Statz, after taking Mollwitz's fly in
the eighth. raced into foul territory for
a splendid catch of a ball hit by Lavan.
kimmick, a recruit, was sent up to hit
FOR Sherdell and popped to Fletcher.
With Tuero pitching in the ninth
STATE beat out a hit TO Stock and Kelly
moved him along with a sacrifice. Con-
zales. however. flied to McHenry and
Nehf was thrown out by Lavan.
Schultz, first up in the ninth in the
Cardinals half, made the first clean hit
off Nehf, single to left. Jack Smith
was put on TO run for Schultz, but was
promptly picked off the bag, Gonzales
to Kelly Heathcote then famed and
Fletcher ended the game by throwing out
Stock. The score: