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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
DOGS AND CATS GASSED
Brave Chicago Cops Answer Hurry
Call, Savlnu Four Lives,

Brave Chicago Cops Answer Hurry
Call, Saving Four Lives.
Chicago.-Q. N. S)-"Come over
right away and save four lives" This
entreaty, fairly shrieked over the tele-
phone to the Irving Park police station,
brought results,
Not knowing what to expect, but
wanting to be prepared for anything or
everything, the police stopped long
enough to toss a pulmoter into the
police automobile and then made a rec
ord run. Mrs w. H. Eldred was stand
ing in the front door when the auto
stopped with smoking brake bands in
front of the house
"They'rein the kitchen, the four dar-
lings' she directed, and five policemen
jammed themselves in the narrow
doorway in an effort to be the first to
reach the kitchen.
Later, Patrolman George RillGy was
telling it, Two were dogs. one a cat
and the fourth a parrot-all overcome
by gas said Reilly.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
PEKlN ORDERS DELEGATES
NOT to SIGN PEACE TREATY
MISUNDERSTANDING Settlement Causes Action
On Part of China.
Negotiations With Austria Occupy Attention - Naval
Terms Entirely Wipe Out Austrian Navy-Ships,
Large and Small, All to Be Surrendered.

Paris, May 9.-(AP)-The Chinese delegation has
ceved cabed instructions from Pen not TO sign the treaty of
of the settlement Instructions
have been received from the representatives
both the northern and southern in the
ference at Shanghai.
Big Four Takes Up Austrias Case.
Paris, May GAP Both the council of four and the
foreign ministers resumed their this
The former giving special attention to the impending negota
the allies and Austria and the latter is discussing
reports the boundaries of former Ausro Hungarian territories
Naval Terms Completed.
Paris May oThe of the treaty be presented
Austria they have been completed entirely wipe out the Aus
navy All the ships of that navy large and small to be
surrendered Their disposition the allies to be adjusted
later.
To Present Terms Monday.
Paris, May 9CN.S )The peace terms will be handed to
the Austrian the historic castle of ST. Germane Mon
day the Central News learned this afternoon.
Renounce Union With Germany.
Basle May 9.(Havas )The majority faction in the Aus
an national assembly according report from Vienna has
decided to the idea of the union Of and
Germany in the interests of Ausrans and world peace The
Austrian delegation will leave the Austrian capital for
Paris May II.
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strength persists unbroken and the
fury for battle continues to live in
the German races. Our enemies
should not forget that in discussing
the peace terms.
"A peace that humiliates the Ger
man people and reduces it to seIF-
dom forms the seed forNa new war
more terrible than the world war.
which must break out for the free
dom of the fatherland."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
Reveal Plot to Induce British
Sailors to Mutiny

London, May 9.(A. PA
conspiracy to induce British
sailors to mutiny and soldiers
to demobilize themselves by
marching out of their barracks
has been discovered, according
to the Daily Mail. The prem
ises of various persons have
been searched and documents
seized.
The. stations involved. the
newspaper says. include four in
France and several in England,
while the sailors in naval ports
have been circularized with a
view to melting them to seize
the ports and inyite the soldiers
and police to join them.
y The object of the plot is stat
ed to he to compel the govern
rnent to use force If the pro-
jected disorders should occur.
the organizers believing this
would precipitate anarchy.
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not to. be. The entire nation must
stand behind the government to con-
vert this projected peace of violence
into a peace of right. That is possi-
BILE only If the nation, which is ex-
pected TO sign it's own death warrant,
firmly supports the government. This,
the most mournful day In our MIS-
tory, must find us strong"
Anarchy Rather Than Slavery.
London. May 9.-In a review of
German opinion on the terms of
peace, telegraphed here, Reuters Ber-
lin correspondent says that a remark
heard on all sides in Berlin is:
Rather anarchy than slavery" and
that all the people are discussing the
consequences of a refusal by Ger
man to sign the treaty.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
ACCEPTS RESERVATIONS.
Secretary RodfieId Acts in Industrial
Board Crisis.

Washington. May 9.-Resignations
Of the industrial board of the depart
ment of commerce were accepted to-
day by Secretary Redfield.
With the dissolution of the board,
the governments efforts to stabilize
prices by agreement with the repre-
sentatives of basic industries is aban-
doned. The designations were ten
dered April 90. when the controversy
ministration to accept new steel
prices arranged by the board began.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
FRENCH LEAGUE FORMED
Veterans in United States and Can.
ada to Be Eligible.

New York. May REORGANIZATION in
the United States of the 40, 900 French
citizens and Americans of French
origin who left their homes in this
country to fight under the tricolor,
and who are now returning from
abroad, into the Society of the French
Veterans of the Great War was an
nounced as under way here today by
Charles G. Blumenthal delegate Of
the Ligue Rationale Francaise.
The society. IT was stated would
soon be incorporated and all veterans
OF the French army in the United
States and Canada will be eligible for
membership. It's objects as set forth
are to give moral aid to its members,
to assist them in obtaining employ
ment ard TO perpetuate the spirit of
loyalty and devotion to the United
States, Canada and France"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
FOOD FOR RUMANIA

5000 Tons Of Supplies Reach constan.
tlnople.
Constantinople May ga. P)-Col.
Henry w. Anderson, of Richmond,
American Red Cross commissioner in
the Balkans arrived here today with
5000 tons of supplies for the destitute
population of Rumania. The supplies
will be taken to Galatz, near the mouth
of the Danube.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Next Place of Meeting Left Open for
Executive Committee to Decide.

Knoxville, May 9,-(SpeciaI)-S. r.
Thomas, of Brownsville. was elected
president of the Tennessee Bankers
association at the concluding session
here today. Other officers elected
follow: Executive council: Vance J..
Alexander, Nashville, chairman;
members for West Tennessee: Thos.
]. Carroll, Jackson; and Larry C..
Humes, Memphis. Members for Mid
die Tennessee: H. G. Kittrell, Mt.
Pleasant, Members for East Tennes-
Sc, Henry C. Black, Johnson City.
Vice presidents for East Tennessee,
Horace Kimbrcugh, Etowah. For
West Tennessee. Peter Fyffe, Coving
ton For Middle Tennessee. l.. j..
Pardue, Ashland City. Treasurer j.
r.. Harrison. Place for next conven-
ton to be decided in February.
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Ludendorff Grows Bitter and
PrOfane in DenunicatiOn of Terms

4 london, May "a. n. S.)-"If
these are the peace terms, then
america can go to hell" exclaimed
Gen Ludendorff, according to Ber-
lln dispatch to the Daily Chronicle.
Purely a Mailed Fist.
Berlin, May ga. 'P.)-Premier
Hirsch, of Prussia, speaking in the
2russian national assembly today,
fharacterized the peace terms as rep
fesenting purely mailed fist" peace,
Which would mean slavery for the
Eatherland and fresh bloodshed for
Europe"
|k7The government appeals to you,"
ne continued, ito close your ranks,
preserve your calm and avoid indis-
fretion in case of dissensions. we
Pret faced by the question of to be or
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
GERMS OF FUTURE WAR
Berlin Paper Does Not Believe Treaty
Will Insure Peace.

Berlin. May 9.-"The Versailles
terms will not bring a lasting peace
to the world, but will only be the
germ of future wars and revolu-
tons" the Vossiche Zeitung says to-
day in commenting upon the treaty
They may force Germany into a
league of nations which denies equal
ity to the Japanese, but only under
protest" the paper added.
The Hamburger Nachrichten com
mented in a similar hostile vein,
saying:
Envy, greed and hatred reign at
Paris, where the intention is to de-
stroy Germany root and branch. We
cannot sign any peace treaty that
takes our colonies away Nom Ger
many"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
REVISED CASUALTIES
Total as Finally Figured Out Runs
Up to 287,5eo

Washington, May 9.--Casualties
among the American forces, accord
ing to revised figures made public
this afternoon, totalled 287,590. the
dead total 76,07S, of which 34,065 were
kilyled in action, 1925 died Of
wounds, 232,10 of disease, and 1883 of
accidents and other causes.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
NEARLY CAUSED TRAGEDY
Clock Spring HurIs Big Needle In
Babys Cheek

BdDys CHEEK.
Maiden, Mass.--Q. N. S.)--An inof-
fensive looking alarm clock came near
causing serious results to one member
of the family of Fred Holt. Mr.. Holt
was repairing the clock with darning
needle. Nearby was his 19-months- -old
son asleep on a couch. The spring of
the clock slipped with such force that
it threw the darning needle against the
sleeping childs face, imbedding it
lengthwise in the left cheek. 1t was
necessary for physician to open the
cheek sufficiently to reach the end of
the needle, cut off the. hooked end and
then draw it out
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
DOCK WORKERS YET OUT
Strike in Brazil Spreads Through
States.

Rio Janeiro, May 9.-The strike of
the dock workers at Santos contin-
ues and the movement is spreading
throughout several states, particu-
larry Sac Paulo,. Bahia and Rio
Grande do Sui. The strikers demand
an eight hour day.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
RAILR0ADERs BUY BONDS
Brotherhood Of Trainmen Subscribes
for Fourth Million.

Cleveland, o.. May 9.-The Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen today
subscribed for $250,000 worth of vic
tory liberty loan, bonds. "as wreath
in the form of a $1,000 bond on the
grave of each of the nearly $50 of our
men buried in France" W. G. Lee,
president of the organization, an
nounced today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
coNvENEs in MADRID, JUNE "a.

New Spanish Parliament Sets Date.
Madrid. May 9.-(Havas.) JUNE l..
has been selected as the day for elect
ing deputies to the new Spanish par
lament and June 16 as the day for
eecting senators. Both houses will
be convened June "a
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
BRAZILIAN GREETED

BY King and Queen and Crowd of Bel
CLANS.
Brussels, May 9.-Dr. Epitacio Pessoa,
president-elect of Brazil, arrived here
today. He was met at the station by
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth and
received an ovation from a large crowd.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
Rain, Says Billy 'POssum.

These days
it's hard for
journalists to
navigate I II G
s t r e cts, for
every half a
block or so a
candidate h e
meets who stops.
to give cigars
and such and
pump the scribe
o { W nat he
X n o W s an d
pRister his kicks
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
Peace With Russia and Use of
Red Troops Hun Envoy

Berlin, May ga. P)-"rhere is
bnly one immediate solution--peace
with Russia and the use of bolsheviki
troops for Germany" Herr Ceisberts
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
DEMANDS
VERBAL DISCUSSIONS
|relegraphs Delegates Ordering Proposition Be
Made to Allies.
PRESIDENT OF German National Assembly Declares the
Terms Dictatedby Victors Were More Drastic Than
Most Pessmistic Forecasts Had Indicated
MI Sees PERPETUAL Enslayement of Nation

Berne, May 9.-( (Havas 1.-The German government has
gaphed the delegates Versailles ordering them present
e allied and associated powers within the fifteen days allowed
Proposition demanding verbal discussions dispatches
jim say.
The peace committee of the German national assembly,
peeng Thursday discussed the President Feen
ac of the assembly, declared the
we're drastic than the pesmstic forecasts
ed and the provisions the perpetual ensavement
an people He declared the treaty dictated by
chancellor Schedemann Berlin dispatches add pointed out
what he called the contradictions between President Wilson's
principles and the He described the
Z death sentence for the German people.
The committee adjourned after approving the
tenon of the obtain acceptable peace bv
negotiation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09

one of the German delegates at Ver-
sailles. is quoted by the Neue lei
tung as declaring with reference to
the peace terms submitted.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09

Four Discuss Italy's Claims.
Paris, May 9.-(Havas.)-President
Wilson and Premiers ,1emenceau.
Lloyd George and Orlando discussed
the diplomatic situation this morning
and at meeting this evening took
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09
UNITE WITH RUSSIA

In This Lies Germany's Only Hope
Says Herr Gilbert.
Berlin, via Copenhagen and Lon
don, May 9.--"The only course now
is to make peace with Russia and in
vite Russian soldiers itno Germany
Herr Gieibert. German minister OF
the treasury, declared today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09

up the question of Italy's claims TO
territory on the eastern shore OF the
Adriatic. The council of foreign min
listers considered the problem of the
frontiers of Hungary at meeting
today.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09

Showers and cooler tonight. satur-
day showers and continued cool
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-05-09

The crews of the NC-1 and NC-S
remained aboard the United States
cruiser Baltimore, their supply ship,
all night. They. retired early and
were astir at daybreak this morning,
eager to resume the flight. The fuel
tanks of both seaplanes were replcn-
ished, mechanics gave them a final
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
John D. Eats
Dainty Grub
--Buttermilk
Veteran Oil Man Takes Jug Of
Dairy Product on Birth
day Jauntjng,

TARRYTOWN, n. y, July Q
John d. Rockefeller celebrated
his sOth birthday today by start
ing with his brother, William
Rockefeller, on motor trip to
Seal Harbor, Maine The aged
rnancicr decided to take no
chances OF what he might lind to
eat along the route, ior the first
day at least, so had picnic
luncheon prepared, consisting
largely of buttermllk
MIR. Rockefeller has TO be very
careful what he eats IN public
places" said one OF his men to-
day "Hc took along a picnic
luncheon today to provide against
having his digestion upset lie Is
very strong ior buttcrmllk, which
is his iayoritc drink
The stay OF Mr Rockefeller al
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
DOOlE MEMBERS
FIGHT FOR NEAR
BEER IN HOUSE
Poux Says Legislation Is OPP
preSSive TO Masses,

WASHINGTON. July Q - The
fight to save light wines and beer
va. launched in the house late today
when the "drys" succeeded in getting
up the prohibition enforcement biII
Over the protest Of the VETS and a
number OF unexpected relntorcemcn'N
who charged that unfair advantage,
was being taken OF the absence OF
nearly half the members.
Contrary to expectations OF all
"we,s" and many "drys", who thought
il would be impossible to begin CON
sideration of the measure before
Thursday, the rules committee re
ported out a special rule making 1t
in order for immediate considerations
The vote on the adoption of this rule,
rons idcred as test OF strength
showed the 'drys' IN overwhelming
majority q,
Party lines were obliterated and
the vote was 225 10 81 with ono vot-
ING present The vets clam a
large number Of thelr supporters are
absent from the city and will be on
hand IN time to vote ON the amend
nents they plan to offer
The dry stopped a illbu,'er for
the time being, hy Keeping a quorum
present in the hall They declared
,onirht that when the bin comcS mp
again they viii be prepared to resist
all dilatory tactics
The dry" leaders received a shock
during the debate on the rule when
Representative pou Of North Caro-
lima. ranking democratic member OF
the rules committee and a lite lone
advocate OF prohibition, charged that
the proposed legislation IS the most
drastic and oppressive ever considered
by congress. He said:
"ln all the history of this gov
ernmeut. never has there been
,.more drastic. a more far reach
ing and. IN my humble judgment
a,morc oppressive measure thar
this bill
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

InlI dt IIUIV9 7
could not be on my
feet at all ! was
all run down and
50 weak | could
no., ia u,v LptiSe-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Skipper Admits Killing.

PHlLADtLPIIlA Miss, July y
William Skipper, placed IN jail here
today, according TO officers, has ad-
mittcd killing Clint Stewart Mrs,
Stewart, Miss Fannie Stewart. re-
spectively his wiie's father, mother
and sister, during a quarrel at their
home near North Bend, Monday.
Skipper is himself suffering from
numerous shotgun wounds inflicted
by neighborS prior to his arrest
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
President Faces
Hard Weeks Work
At Crowded Desk

WASHINGTON, July 9-When
President Wilson returns TO his
desk today he will face what
probably will prove his busiest
week in the White House. A vast
ACCUMULATION OF important matters
awaits his consideration.
The president will deal with the
subjects before him as speedily as
possible. in order TO make an early
start on his speech making tour.
1t has been indicated that he would
like to leave Washington about the
middle OF next week.
The itinerary for the presidents
swing around-ihc-cIrclc still is un-
settled and probably will remain so
until Mr. Wilson goes before the
senate Thursday TO present the
peace treaty.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
U. S. DEFENDANT IN
SUIT FIRST time

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July S--Lco
/. Coyey OF Cherokee, Iowa, who was
seriously wounded at Chateau
Thicryy, has filed suit in the federal
court here today against the United
States government ior $22,9S0 40 COM
pensation under the war risk inSur-
aucc act covering damages alleged
to have been guaranteed him at the
time OF his enlistment il he was
totally disabled.
The case is notable in that it is
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
She COULD NOT
STAND0R WORK
But Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound Restored
Her Haalth and Stopped
Her Pains.

Portland. Ind had displace.
ucnt and suffered so badly from It
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

Dab little OF Parmen,ers' Mos
quito Perfume on your Pillow when
you retire. and e assured OF good
nights rest. 2S cents I bottle. lAdyO
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS
OR YOUR BLADDER
TROUBLING YOU

DO you ever have my burning sensa
ions, mucous discharges or II your blad.
Ter ever irritated2 II 40 10 TO you'
druggist at once and get a l25 boa
" these
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

said TO be the first time IN the history
OF the United States that sult has
been filed against the United States
by an individual The war risk IN
>urance act provides such suits may
be. brought, and Covey claims he has
been unable to make satisfactory set
ilemrnt with the Government.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

Seal IIarbor will fiji on, the sum
mer ii he finds golt links near
by, II was stated today, but II not
he will return IN a week John
ID. Rockefeller jr and his
family will Join the party at Seal
Harbor this week. going by train
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

Der asked the government TO explain
why the Union Of South Africa or
dcrcd 1900 tons of rails, loO cars,
80 trucks and 70 locomotives in the
United States and forty locomotive,
from Canada instead OF England.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09

,trong and well again and do my
own work and | give Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound the cred
i,."-Mrs. Josephine kimble, 95S West
Race ST, Portland, Ind.
Thousands OF American women give
his famous root and herb remedy the
credit icr health restored as did Mrs
Ximblc
For helpful suggestions in regard to
vuch ailments women are asked To-
srite TO LYDIA l.. Pinkham Medicine
Co. Lynn, Mass The result OF its
.ong exncrlcncc Is AZ Your scfNlcc-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-07-09
Jury Empaneled for Widow.

CHICAGO, July "a jury was
completed today to hear the trial OF
Mrs Vera Trepagnier, o0-years-old
New Orleans widow, on the charge o.!
numbering Paul +. Volland. whom she
shot and killed May S in his office.
Evening journal., 1919-09-03
TAFTs vALEDICTORY.

~. AKING the form OF to the great speech OF
senator Lodge criticism Of the League Of Nations,
our former President has delivered what may well be
,idered his ysedicory address the league covenant
Through almost i've columns OF newspaper print Mr. Taft
ieyes exhasyey into the phraseoogy OF IFS provisions
attaching TO the paragraphs the interpretations
OF himself, Mr.. Wilson and the other coyenaniers.
Apparently point favorable 10 the league has been
left unnoticed evidently MIR Tsfts repre-
senis the OF effort his part TO bring about
amended ratification
Tn country viii feel distinct relief he leaves The
there and dscontnues his series Of league euogies
that have brought only feeling OF aggrayston TO his
American readers.
senstor Lodge urged tst Article Of The covenant
unlimited power upon the league Il to that
charge that Mr. Taft principally directs his attack The
.hrd paragraph Of The article reads follows:
The assembly may deal at its meetings with any mat
within the sphere OF action OF the league affecting
The peace Of the world"
Taft insists that the clause neither enarges
jurisdiction OF the league the obligations its mem
beyond their specific limitation out in other
articles"
That doubtless is true, but nowhere in the cove
nant the sJ-embrscing character OF the league 50
tersey set forth in Article 3
In the quoted BY senator Lodge the reader
al glance that the VIII gather to Itself
jurisdiction anything control Of which il may seek
Il merely necessar, for charge 10 be made that il
affects The peace OF Die world Mr. Taf's remark
pro,es The Weakness q hi-
Aobins could exceed The limitations sel forth in