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The spectator., 1919-09-19

ne,olan Rulers To Sail September 22.
 Brussels.-It was announced that King Albert and Queen Elizabeth, ~ith Crown Prince Leopold. will sail Seutember P for the United States on an American warship.
The spectator., 1919-09-19
Fire Destroys Cotton.

Rotterdam-Fire on the wharves here destroyed $1 1,oe0,0o0 worth of cotton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
Hundreds Enroll
In Normal Glasses
For Summer Term

Hundreds of young women and a
number of young men are enrolling
Monday for the six weeks summer
term at the West Tennessee Normal
school Indications Monday were that
the number In attendance will break
all previous records and that between
500 and 900 win have registered be-
fore nightfall.
Informal opening exercises were held
in the school auditorium Monday morn
ing, The young students were well
conied by DR.. A. A. kincannon, the
president, who also made the announce.
ments Of the faculty and Of some oi
the features Of the course.
Brief addresseaawere made by Mrs
Waiter Gray. member of the Memphit
board of education, and by Mrs. T, F
Kelley, former president OF the Parent
Teacher association, which includes II
its membership the associations OF botf
the city and tho county schools,
An address was also made on Eng
lish literature and the plays of Shakes
pesre by the Hon. G. j. Horner a noteC
English Shakespearean scholar and 6
former member of the British parlia
ment.
Class work will be begun in all de
partments Tuesday morning, During
the six weeks course, number o
lectures and addresses will.A be mad'
from time to time by men of nations
prominence in education. These speak
ers will include DIR. r. P. Claxton, com
missioner of education; Prof. c. A
Keiffer, of the University Of Tennessee
DIR. Bruce r. Payne, of Peabody col
lege, Nashville; Gov. A. H, Roberts
of Tennessee; Gov. Chas. H. Brough, o
Arkansas, and others.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
JURY DISACREES IN
$4,000 THEFT CASE

After celebrating all the morning the
Jury In the case OF Walter W. Beck,
formerly transfer clerk at the DeSoto
station, Memphis postoffice, accused Of
rifling the malls Of 10000 failed TO
reach verdict and was discharged by
Judge John Il, Mccall Monday after
noon,
Beck was accused OF having removed
from a package containing $4,000 In
paper money all the contents and sub
stitutlng therefor brown paper cut to
the size Of bank notes. The shipment
had been sent In the registered mail
from the Bank of Commerce and Trust
company, Memphis. to the Bank Of
Baldwin, Baldwin, Miss.
Suspicion was first directed his way
shortly after the package was dscov-
cred to have been tampered with when
Beck, who had been trying TO borrow
money, suddenly began buying Liberty
bonds In blocks Of 900 and his taking
out more life insurance.
Beck was convicted on two charges
Of removing two shotguns from the
mails after trial In federal court last
week.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
ARKANSAS HIGH COURT
HANDS DOWN OPINIONS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, June o., tSpl,l }
--Tha Arkansas supreme court handed
down the following opinions this morn
ing:
McCulloch, j. c.:
Teal Burrow Dry Goods company VS.,
]. II. Talburt, from Marion circuit; re-
versed and Judgment here for appellant.
Della b. Herrocks vs. l.eftrich Bes-
sam from RulasN chanceryi affirlned.
sam swinton vs. Mary H. Cuilman
from Clark ehancery; reversed es
w. II. Thompson vs. Guthrie MILLING
and Elevator company. from Yell cir
cult; affirmed.
Hart, j.:
washington Fire Insurance company
VS.. Dan Hogan, from Sebastian cir
cult; reversed and remanded.
Bob Smith Va. State, from Lafayette
circuit; affirmed
Guy H. Thompson vs.. Road Improved
from Pulaski chancery; affirmed
Wood, j., disqualified and nonpartici-
pating.
Smith, J.: ,.
Frank Cummock vs. ] r. Alexander
ct al, Pulaski Road Improvement Dis
trict No. TO- from Pulaski chancery; af-
firmed. Hart, j., dissents
l.. p. Reitzammer vs. Desha Road
Improvement District NO. z, from
Desha chancery; affirmed; Hart, j..
dissents,
Missouri Pacific Railroad company vs,
A Martindale, from Nevada circuit; af-
firmed,
Lem Davis vs.. state, from Benton
circuit; affirmed; McCulloch, c, j., and
Wood j. dissent.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
POLITICAL CLAUSES
IN AUSTRIAN PLAN
UP BEFORE ALLIES
Council Of Five Takes Up This
Feature of Terms-RepIy
to German Counters De-
Iayed Further at Paris.

PARIS, June s--The council Of five
at It's meeting today discussed the por
lltical clauses OF the Austrian peaee
terms, #
The peace conference commlssions on
colonies prisoners Of war, responsiplhS
ties and the labor military and naval
clauses Of the treaty, In their reports tp
the couAoh of four. the Echo de Parie
says Il learns, urged the rejection ~
the German counter proposals as far Az
the several commissions are concerned.
II has been decided by the allied and
associated governments that the reply
TO the German Counter-p proposals Will
not be delivered before Friday, June ~.
The reply viii give the Germans 4
period OF five days In which to accept
or reject the treaty.
The council OF four spent this MORN
ing considering the various reports SUM
mitted by the commissions which hsd
been dealing with features of the ans
swer TO the German proposals.
Premier Clemenceau, Col House ara
Lord Robert Cecil have re-eNamined tho
terms under which nations other than
the founder members may be admitted
to the league OF nations Their report.
which modifies somewhat the covenant
so as TO render the admission of GER
many easier. will be submitted to the
council Of four today II is understood
the conditions recommended for Ger
many's admission are;
First: The establishment OF stable
government.
Second; The signing OF the treaty OF
peace.
Third The loyal execution or the
peace treaty
proposed fourth condition, relativs
to Germany's abollshing compulsory
| military service. was omitted on Pre-
| mier Clemenceau's suggestion. IL was
considered the treaty sufficiently pro-
yided for Germany'a disarmament.
| President Wilson, 1t Is now regarded
as probable, win leave France for the
| United States within 10 days or two
| Nunekq
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
sol DIERS BADLY
IN NEED OF JOBS

critical period has been reached
in the securing of jobs for returned
in charge of the soldiers work in the
United States employment service. TEE
opportunities secured in the recent cam
vass with the cooperation of the
Chamber of Commerce have peen SC
rapidly, taken up that now the depart
ment is in greater need Of opportunities
frcm employers of semiskilled labor
bookkeepers, stehographers, clerks anc
the like than ever before in It's history
Mrs Ware reports.
Business and industrial depression
following the unusually wet weather
lack of structural work going on, sus'
pension of river work during high water
are among the factors which have
brought about the crisis A ,greatel
plea for patriotic endeavor on the par
Of employees to make places for returned
soldiers is made in the strongest - teril IN,
anDlovment service.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
FINAL STEPS ALL
TAKEN FOR BIG
NATIONAL STRIKE
Union TeIegrapherS' Leader
Asserts No Change in Plans
Will Be Made and 10000
Will Be Called Out.

CHICAGO June 9.--After confer
ence with other union officials today,
:. ], Konenkamp, International presi-
dent of the Commercial Telegraphers
union Of America, stated that final
steps have been taken for the nation
wide strike of 10000 telegraph and teie-
phone operators next Wednesday,
We have no Intention Of changing
the time Of the strike, said MIR. konen-
kamp In denying reports that the strike
would be come effective tomorrow.
In a statement last uight Mr. Konen-
kamp who aSturday night called for o
nationwide strike OF telegraph and
Telephone operators next Wednesday at
5 a, m, declared that during the last
three days the Western Union Teie-
graph company had locked out 800 union
men. These, with the $500 workers, he
said, were on strike In 10 Southeastern
states, making a total or $500 workers
already idle.
1--WE now have $500 workers who
have been driven out by the Western
Union, although its head, Newcomh
Carlton said we had only 7lO men,
bers," said Mr.. konenkamp,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
THE WORLD OUTLOOK
(By the Associated Press }

Plans for easing the terms which Germany will be admitted
10 nations consideration the
ference heads she shows she stable
the peace treaty and Loyalty executes it, she will be admitted
ing to the proposed plans
The replies to ermanys counter proposals be delivered by
the latter of the before the coming
day according to present indications will be stipulated In ne
Germany rejection Of the treaty
within five days
The Paris dispatches indicate the in framing the reply y
due to divergent held Premiers Lloyd George Cemn
ceau President Wilson said to be dheng to his policy OF de-
feng to the British and French in this particular matter wne
Premier Orlando Italy still holding aloof following his plan
leaving the settlement the negotiations relative Germany to the
other allies.
The Turkish peace expected arrive at Marselles
Wednesday three miles
from Versailles
Eshonian Lithuanian advancing against the
Bolshev the Dvina southeast Riga The former
Krezbug Jakobstad while
the latter approaching East Riga German
lAndweh troops reported be aiding the Boshek and have
forced Letsh deachments Ehonan reinorcemen also
WIRE compelled to retreat In this section according to report
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
MASON'S ABSENCE MAY
DEFER APPOINTMENTS

Owing to the fact that Alfred D.
Mason, finance commissioner, will be
in Atlanta Tuesday, 1t is probable that
the nomination of police executive heads
with not come up at the city commits
sion meeting Tuesday. Mr.. Mason is
to preside Tuesday afternoon over the
Laymen's Missionary meeting.
II already has been intimated by G;
W.. Miller, commissioner of fire, and
police, that Joe B. Burney would be
renamed chief of police, Hulet Smith
chief of detectives and Mike Kehoe
and ]. J. O'Hearn as police captains
Recently it has become an officia
courtesy, seemingly, to make no ap.
pointments when Mr.. Mason is out OF
ihe city. The naming of q water COM
missioner was postponed last Tuesday
because Mr.. Mason was away.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
Pure Injunction
Against Marriage
Stands For Ddy

Hugh Boyd, 10, still will have to
wait awhile. or until Monday, before
he can get his wife, Annie Pure Boyd
16, II he gets her then, as the hearing
of the injunction suit separating them
temporarily was continued in First
chancery court until next Monday. The
continuance was asked by Henry Liv-
ingston, attorney for Boyd. until a
guardian could be named for him.
Simon PLre, father Of the. Pure girl
asked for an annullment Of the mar
rage of the couple on the ground that
both are belowSthe required legal age
and Boyd is unable to support his wife
a temporary injunction was granted by
Chancellor Peres and the case was tc
have been tried Monday before Chan
cellor Haskell
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09

Tennessee-Fair; Tuesday probably
showers.
Mississppi-Partly cloudy; probably
thunder showers Tuesday.
Cloudy, probably showers
in north.
Automatically cloudy; probably
thunder showers Tuesday.
Kentucky--Fair in central and east,
probably showers in west.
Louisiana and West Texas-Partiy
cloudy.
oklahoma-Cloudy, probably showers
in east.
East Texas--Cloudy, scattered show
ers.
North Carolina--Fair except probably
showers Tuesday in extreme west
South Carolina--Fair except showers
Tuesday in west. satt@"o
F1orida--occasions thunder storms.
Kansas Unsettled. prob&bIy loea
thunder showers
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET.

,rba iefferson county Sunday school
convention will be held at Wabbasekma m
June 1925 and the local committee IN
that town Is making plans for the en- en-
tertainment and comfort Of at least Ivy
delegates DR., Kirkpatrick, tormsr,S
uastor of Central Presbyterian churcn
a. Fort smith and during the war the
nersonal officer for the Y. NJ. c. A IN
tbia state. will be the principal speaker.
ias Ne ia now devoting his entire time 70
the sunday school association WORK.
Other forceful speakers have oeeh ar
rahged for.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
"SEVEN-'LEVEN SOCIETY"
PARTY STOPPED BY COPS

An at-dawn social by the African La
dies Seben-Leven society, was spied
on at s am. Monday by George Isles,
negro detective OF the police depart
ment, who took three OF the alleged
members of the early "at home to the
central police office. They were reg.
istered as Bessie Jones. waitress, 81
years old; Marie Johnson. lady OF
leisure" 28 years old. and Lula Mitch
ell, housemaid, 26 years old, all Of 2i7
South Fourth street, charged with gam
ing
There were no notes jotted down re-
ferring to the color motif" Neither
was there any mentioning ofNa jar OF
lilies on the center table or who re-
ceived the guests, etc. In fact, the
notes Of the function" were badly
bungled by the police clerks.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
GAST0N DAY TO Be
AN ANNUAL EVENT

The Memphis recreation commission,
in charge of the observation of John
CASTOR day, to be staged for the chill
dren at CASTOR park, Thursday has
decided to make the celebration an an.
nual event School children and all
who use the park donated to Mem
phis by the late John Castor, are In
vited to participate.
Mrs. John CASTOR. widow OF the man
who gave Memphis the park, whose
name the park bears, will provide re-
freshments for all who attend, young
and old Demonstrations OF the vari-
GUS games and pastimes indulged in at
the park will be staged by the children
Harry Lltty, former mayor OF Mem
phis, is scheduled to make the prin,
cIpai address. Prizes will be awarded
for the best decorated conveyance N
the miniature floral parade which VIII
be a feature Of the celebration. Baby
caNiages, go-carts, .velocipedes and all
other childrens vehicles win be en-
tnred In the narnde.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
NEGRO ESCAPES IN
RUNNING BATTLE

A negro burglar who had entered
through an open window Of the home OF
II. F. Butts, 929 Pennsylvania street,
before dawn Monday, succeeded In
pocketing Butts gold watch and was
making his exit when the owner awoke
Snatching up his pistol from under
his pillow, Butts, clad in his paJamas
went out the window IN pursuit OF tne
negro. By the time he could get his
stride the negro was in full flight The
negro, half turning, shot at Butts. The
latter shot in return and five or siS
shots were exchanged before Butts was
forced to stop on account OF being bare
footed.
The negro failed to drop his loot
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
BORAH GIVES SENATE
COPY OF HUN TREATY

"a peace treaty,
have been brought mis- country by Chicago
the Senator Borah Republican
AZ "a ordered in the
Record and printed public document
against publication Democrats with
exception McCumber North Republican
Colorado forced call refusing
consent for publication.
the treaty which
mee its Investigation the the treaty
printing the
Democrat Colorado unsuineus M pub
estina- 70 -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
SERGT. YORK MAY
BRING BRIDE HERE

An invitation to Sergeant Alvin c.
York, of Tall Mall. Tenn. to come to
Memphis On his bridal tour, and be
the guest of the Kiwanis club, has
been sent the war hero by members of
the Kiwanis entertainment committee.
At the last meeting Of the club, the
committee was instructed to extend
this hid to the East Tennessean and
should an acceptance he received, plans
viii be started to tender him a fitting
reception.
An invitation also has been extended
him by the Y. NJ G A.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
BOY SCOUTS ENJOYED
RIDE IN MOTOR LAUNCH

Members of Troop 25, Boy Scouts, led
by R. G. Brown, their scoutmaster, en-
joyed a novel trip Saturday afternoon.
1t was a hot day and Mr. Brown pos
sibly cid not care for a long cross
country tramp, SO he persuaded friend
to furnish big motor launch for the
afternoon and evening and took his
troop fer hike" up the river.
The boys enjoyed fishing, swimming
contests, running races on the sand
bars and took number of examina-
tions in their scout work before dis
posing of q big picnic lunch.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
FIREMEN GET $125.

Checks from property owners In ap-
probation of good work in recent fires
and aggregating $l25, were received
Monday to be added to the fund of the
Firemen's Relief association.
The checks were accompanied by let
ters of commendationS and through
Mike Fitzmorrs, chief of the Memphis
fire department, the firemen were
heartily thanked. ]. Goldsmith & Sons
Co, whose department store-was threat
ened by fire starting on the fourth
floor June 6, sent a check for s100. W
J. F'ransioli, on behalf OF the Fransioli
estate, owners of the building at 15f
South Main street. occupied by Rosen-
baum g. Mendel Furniture Co., where
sent a check for $25
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
WILSON NOT ADVISED
OF TELEGRAPH STRIKE

WASHINGTON, June 9--President
Wilson has not been advised of the
Tumulty said today. and officials have
no intention of calling the matter TO
his attention at this time, IT was said
should action by the federal govern
| ment be agreed upon, the intervening
agency would be the postoffice depart
ment.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
NASHVILLE PREPARES TO
WELCOME SOLDIER YORK

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 9.--Nqsh-
VILE win pay tribute to Sergt Alvin g..
York tonight when the hero, his brl1e'
and mothar, Mrs. Mary YORK, VIII Ar-
rive for two-day visit,
The hhndson,est medal ever seen n
Nashville, provided by the Rotary club
fund, win be presented York by GOV,
Roberts as a token from Tennessee.
The medal Is a Southern cross, set with
diamonds and rubies, carrying the eagle
and shield OF the United states aud the
seal OF the state. Inscribed on the
medal is Service Above Self" The
cross is hung from bar bearing the
word "Valor,'
Tomorrow's program includes visit
to the own Your Own Home conven-
tIon, a luncheon at the Hermitage, Ans
drew Jackson's historic home, ball game
In the afternoon, York pitching the
first bah and Rotary club banquet at
night.
While here the party will be guests Of
Gov. and Mrs Roberts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
SOLk COMMITTEE
SUMMONS SIX MEN
FOR QUESTIONING
Scliiff, Lamont, DAWSON, Warburg, Morgan
and Vdnderlip SubpOended to Appear
Before PrOberS for Testimony.

WASHINGTONAJune 9.In its Investigation of how copies
the peace treaty reached New York the foreign re
committee today subpoenaed Jacob Schf Thomas La
mont H P Dawson Paul Warburg j. P Morgan and Frank A,
Vanderlip.
Mr. Lamont was requested to bring with him before the
committee any correspondence which passed between P Nor
gan Co. and their Paris and London agents regarding the
treaty and particularly any the subject be-
the banking house and Mr. Dawson while the latter
abroad
The committee also adopted unanimously resolution by
Senator Fall Republican of New Mexico inviting Acting Secre
tary Polk appear witness and to take part the inquiry
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
FOUR FOUND GUILTY OF
NUMBERING WOMAN

LAKE CITY. Fla, June 9.--Murder
In the first degree, with recommended
tion OF mercy, was the verdict OF the
jury In the case of Joe and Frank Lam
drum, Joe Liohenstein and Tim Hale,
a negro, on trial here for the killing OF
Mrs Willy Koon and the shooting Of
her husband near here recently. The
verdict was returned Sunday morning
after an all-night session Of the Jury
Sentence will be pronounced later.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
RAIL WAY SHOP STRIKERS
STILL REMAIN AWAY

ROANOKE. Va. June s.-Disregard-
ing orders of the American Federation
of Labor to return to work today, more
than 5000 striking shop employees ct
the Norfolk & Western railway failed
10 report this morning, About 2,ooo are
ont nj the local shops and strike Lead
ers predict complete tieup before
night, Work In Norfolk h Western
shops in West Virginia and Ohio Is re-
ported at standstill, ~
The trouble originated in the djs-
missal last wednesday of several shop
employees at Wilcoe. w. Va. on charges
OF characterization. Despite the deeis,on
~ the American Federation Of Labor
that the strike is illegal and unsanc-
toned, the striking employees remain
firm not to return to work until the
men Mt Wilcoe are reinstated.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
ESTH0NIANS BATTLING
WITH HUNS NEAR RIGA

STOCKHOLM, June 9.-Esthonian
forces have elashed with German land
wehr troops in the region east of Riga,
where Lettish detachments have also
been in serious fighting with the Ger
mans, according to an official statement
Is let. ,I Hs'.t
The capture of Kreitzburg, the occu-
patton Of which by Esthonian forces
has been reported, occurred on Friday
and the Esthonians captured large
number of Drisoners
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
EXPLAIN REASON FOR WAR
ACTION AGAINST HUNS

LONDON, June 9.-The Esthonian
general staff considers itself forced to
start military operations against the
Germans, says a Helsingfors dispatch
to the Mail This action is in conse :
auence of the action OF the Germans $
in the Riga district in advancing behind
the Bolshevik lines for the purpose OF
occupying the eastern frontier of Ii
vonia, which, with treacherous at
tack upon the Esthonians by the Ger
man cavalry under orders from Gen.
won der Goltz commander OF the Ger
man forces in the Baltic region, il Is
said. "unfnasked the Germans as ac-
counplices Of the Rolsheviki" /"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
WILSON REMOVES
EMBARGO ON GOLD

WASHINGTON, June 9-~The en-
barge against the expectation and i'm
portation of gold was removed today
by President Wilson on recommenda-
tion OF the federal reserve board.
Hereafter gold may be imported or
exported freely to all countries with the
exception of Bolshevik Russia. The
control exercised over foreign exchange
was terminated
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
RABBI RECEIVES GIFT.

PINE BLUFF. Ark, June 3. (Spl)--
On Friday evening. after Rabbi Golden
stein had closed his farewell sermon TO-
the congregation Of the Jewish templet
purse Of 800 as a token Of their ap-
probation and members of the Well
family presented him with gold
headed hane and a gold headed UNI
brella Ben b. We'll, president OF the
congregation, made the presentation
speech for the congregation and his
We'll family
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
RoTARIANs ELECT.

PINE BLUFF, Ark. June. 8. (Spl)---
At o meeting OF the new board Of d.
rectors OF the Rotary club. held Satur-
day afternoon. the following officers
were elected. Charles Holmes was
elected president and Frank Franey
vice president. A. q. whidden, w. L.
Toney and N A. Anderson were all re-
elected secretary. treasurer and SER
geant- at -arns, respectively The newly
elected officers viii be Installed Tues
A..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-09
BOMB PLOTS SET
FOR $50 TOWNS
Arrest of Radical Reveals
Map and Evidence in
Terrorist Plans.

CHARLESTON, w, Va, June a--~Mnre
than 1870 towns IN West Virginia were
marked by terroriSts for bomb explo-
sions, according to map and evidence
found IN possessien OF Edwin l.. Me-
GuFty, alleged !, VI, w, leader, arrested
In Pittsburgh last Thursday, ~ was an
bounced Mt the governors office here
today.
dov. Cornwell who is investigating
ramfications of the nation wide plot
In West Virginia, said roundup OF
radical agitators would be made as the
result Of data secured In the McGurty
arrest.