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New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
Allies to Rule Rhine
Like Monarchs of Old
Entente Commissioners in Occupied Territory Have
Power of Medieval Sovereigns Till Germany
Fulils Terms of Treaty; Teuton Governments
to Hold On for the Present

whether any American troops will re-
main on the Rhine for period of
years. This, he declared, must be de-
cided at Versailles, although the COM
missioner understands that the French
are highly desirous that some force Of
both the Americans and British troops
be maintained here.
Americans May Remain
II have been unofficia1ly informed !"
Commissioner Noyes added, that
President Wilson may bow to Marshal
Fochs desire to maintain at least one
American regiment here and that
Lloyd George, in that case, would con-
sent to leave at least q battalion of
British, just enough to fly the two
flags. These forces in any event would
consist of volunteers specifically en-
listed for this service. All military
forces, however, will be under our alb
solute control, whether French. Brit
ish or Americans, and so far as Ger
many is concerned we retain all &C.
cupying rights we now enjoy"
Commissioner Noyes is the finest
type of American business man, tall,
erect and slightly gray. The force
tul part he played in framing the fut-
ure administration of the Rhineland
viii! some day be known, though GER
tain reasons exist now why all should
not be told. In thoroughly informed
sources it was said that it is entirely
due to Mr.. Noyes that the Rhineland's =
future comes under civil instead Of
military law. The military convention
in the peace conference had decided
to hold the Rhineland under heavy
military occupation, exercising the iron
heel of military discipline on civilians
so long as Germany owed the Allies
single cent.
Noyes Plans Accepted
Feeling that this character of occu.
patton meant breeding war, Commits.
sioner Noyes, in defiance of the entire
military convention, drafted plans 20,
civil occupation diametrically opposed
to the mandate of the convention
Aided by his friends, he put the mat.
ter squarely before President Wilson
in such convincing manner that thu
President was converted to civilian
control of the Rhineland. After a pro.
tracted struggle, in which powerful
agencies were opposed to Wilson, the
civilian programme won, and Commits
sioner Noyes now is beginning his
reign" as one Of the Ave Alice
kings" Of the entire Rhineland
New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
Prof. DanaStages
Big 4 Burlesque

A burlesque representation of the
peace conference and the big four in
session at Paris marked the concluding
session of the conference of the Young
Democracy, an organization Of radi-
calls. at Seaside House, Rockaway, yes
president of the conference. was
played by Professor Harry Dana, for
merly of Columbia University, from
which he was expelled for his radical
teachings and opinions.
Professor Dana opened the session Of
the "big four" by announcing: eve
are ze big four-pardon me, vas go
ing to say We are ze pig four-and
we have come here to forgive our enc
mics and establish peace for the
world"
The burlesque presented the "bie
four'-"the four old, decrepit men," as
they were styled in the introduction to
the play by Professor Dana--in the
role of men who had regained their
former old, democratic opinions, and
who. acting upon these opinions, con-
clude a peace based on President Will
sons fourteen points and other utter
ances.
At the peace table. on common agree
sented Germany, Hungary, Ireland,
India, the Russian Soviet Republic,
Mexico and the negro races Of the
world. All Of these nations presented
demands that were unanimously grant
ed by the conference.
The part of Germany was played by
Miss Alexandria Stager, German girl,
who, on appearing before "the big
FOUR" was embraced by I'M. Clemen-
ceau," who declared, "I do this because
have been taught to loft my enemies" !"
Professor Dana spoke partly in
French and partly in English, and set
the audience laughing again and again
by his jibes at the conference and the
peace treaty. "M. Clemenceau," in
granting "Germany's" demands, said:
Madame, it gives me pleasure to an
rounce that the conference has decided
to grant your demands unanimously"
end presented her with a bouquet of
flowers.
Hungary, represented by Miss Ethel
Jamison, appeared at the peace table
waving q red handkerchief. Ireland
was granted complete independence
from British rule, as likewise was
India. Mexico was assured of no in
tervention by foreign troops and cher
right to determination" while all
political and social distinctions we're
abolished between whites and negroes.
Full story of the conference is
on pUQe Slr
New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
Mem York Tribune
Enropedn Bureau

Copyright 1919 New York Tribune Inc)
COBLENZ, June 22.-"The Rhineland
is mortgaged property, and the mort
gage will be held by the Allies until
it is paid off," Pierrepont b. Noyes,
American member Of the Inter-Allied
Rhineland Commission, told The Trib-
une to-day, in explaining the future
Of Germany's richest province. The
council Of four has denied that the
inter-Allied control of the Rhineland
shall be civil instead of military 1t
Is in the hands of the five Allied COM
missioners, representing America,
France, Great Britain, Italy and Bel
gium.. The powers of these five men
are even greater than those of the
ancient kings who ruled the Rhine in
mediaval days.
Backed by troops, they are empow-
cred to declare martial law over the
whole or portions Of the Rhineland ter
ritory at a moment s notice, and,
clothed with all the powers, immunities
and privileges of ambassadors, they will
have absolute supervision of every
angle of political, industrial, financial
and economic life until Germany has
paid her debt, whether this be one, five.
ten or fifteen years.
German Rule to Stand
"We have decided to allow the exist
Ing German government to function as
in peace times under our strict super
vision," Noyes added. at will be a
peaceful civil administration unless
Germany seeks to evade compliance
with the terms Of the peace treaty.
The troops who remain here will not
be billeted on the population, but will
live in barracks. Of which there are
American, French, British and Belgian
occupied areas to accommodate 10000
men. The German government not
only pays the expenses of the troops
but also the cost of the maintenance
OF our commission as long as we re-
main.
1--WE will call on the military forces
only when it is evident that peaceful
conciliation Of all differences between
ourselves and the Germans becomes
impossible. We do not look forward
to invoking martial law, as we are
empowered to do, except as a last re-
sort. However. troops will always be
handy"
Mr.. Noyes was unable to say
New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
His Wife Perfect Woman.
Says Major Baird's Will


: ~ want to say to the world that my
wife, in my estimation, is the most per-
feet woman l ever saw, heard or knew
Of" said the will Of the late Major
Charles Gamble Baird, of Richmond
Hill, Queens, filed for probate at ia
maica. "She is endowed with marvel
lous courage, a very strong will and
an intensely high ideal Of honor. ! am
the richest of men in that I am blest
with the truest, most honorable and
loving wife in the world"
Major Baird was the first army officer
from Richmond Hill to die in action in
France.
Following the eulogy of his wife,
Major Baird declared he had never told
her falsehood, broken a promise to
her or deceived her. The entire estate,
about $4,000, is left to his wife,
Gcrezmenyhart Baird.
New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
400 British Mutinous
Troops Under Arrest

LONDON, June % (By The Associ-
ated Press) The mutinous conduct of
troops a. Sutton camp, Surrey, which
has been growing for the last ten days,
culminated to-day in the formation OF
a committee by the men and their
refusal to. salute or to obey orders
This morning two battalions Of troops
were sent TO the camp in light fighting
trim and with machine gun.
The troops arrested 400 men, among
them the ringleaders, and dispatched
800 others to camps at Dover and
Canterbury.
The main grievance Of the men was
that they were being ordered to
France.
New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
Britain Aghast.
Ov,er HunCOup
At Scapa Flow
People Ask Why Sinkings
That Lasted From Noon
to 1880 O'clock Did Not
Attract Notice Sooner
New York Tribune
SDectdl Cable .Ser,,ice

Special Cable Service
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LONDON, June 22.-Of all the ships
Of the German High Seas Fleet that
surrendered to the British on Novem-
ber 21 last only one-the battleship
Baden-remains afoat at Scapa Flow.
The rest, scuttled by their crews,
either lie on the deep bottom Of the
Flow or have been beached. In a single
blow the Germans have prevented the
British triumph of taking over the
fleet, a ceremony which was scheduled
to coincide with the signing of the
peace treaty.
England at first was stupehed by the
news, which, despite the reticence Of
the Admiralty, leaked out last evening.
So far only the most meagre details Of
the exploit Of the German crews have
been permitted to appear in the press.
The Sunday paperc- contained prac-
tically no editorial comment on the
event.
Berlin Connivance Charged
Several British admirals, including
Sir Percy Scott and Sir Cyprian Bridge,
express the same opinion, namely: "It
serves US right for trusting the Huns"
Admiral Bridge referred to the sink
ings as a "gfatuitous iniquity," and
said he had not the slightest doubt
that the sinkings were carried out un-
der instructions from Berlin. He
characterized the whole affair as
frankly dishonorable and intended as
a direct insult"
There is a tendency among others
equally qualified to comment to smile
rather ruefully and say: well, it's
the best thing thst could have hap
pened It's just what we wanted to do"
To-day there was a most rigid in
vestigation under way. While the Ad-
miralty refuses information, many
Continued on rags three
New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
Winnipeg Ends Army Rule
Soldier Constables Now Are
Policing CITY

WINNIPEG, Man, June 22.-Martial
law, which was declared in this city
yesterday when striking union men at
tempted to parade despite orders Of
Mayor Charles F. Gray against dem
onstration, was ended this afternoon.
Returned soldier constables now are
policing the city in the place Of Fed
eral soldiers, who have been withdrawn
to their barracks.
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wEATH E r

Fair to-day: tomorrow partly cloudy;
gentle winds, becoming southeast
Full Report on Page 10
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New-York tribune., 1919-06-23
Italian and French
To Occupv Vienna

LONDON, June 22.-Special dis
patches received from Vienna contain
reports suggesting the approaching oc.
cupation of Vienna by Italian and
French troops, owing to the threaten
ing attitude of the Hungarian Com
munists on the frontier.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
KILLING NEAR SA-
REPTA, CALHOUN co
Charlie Ivy Kills Love Bagwell
And Seriously Wounds John
w. Carter, All Calhoun
Farmers Residing Near Each
Other.

Calhoun County was shocked and
grieved from center to circumfer-
ence when the news permeated that
on last Saturday afternoon, Mr..
Charley Ivy a well known and pros
porous farmer had shot and killed
Mr.. w. Love Bagwell and had wound
ed, perhaps fatally, Mr.. John w.
Carter, both splendid men and
straight, honest, law-abiding citizens.
All these parties lived upon Cow
pen creek in this county, about half
way between Banner and Sarepta.
The tragedy occurred near the resi-
dence of all three men, on settle
ment road that runs through Mr.
Ivy's land.
The story of the tragedy as related
to us by several people is as follows:
There had been i'll feeling between
Ivy and Bagwell for some two or
three years and they had not spoken
for sometime. The cause presum-
ably was over a lawsuit in which
Ivy appeared as principal and Bag
well was a witness. 1t is said too,
that Ivy and Carter had not been on
the best of terms, though they were
at least on speaking terms.
On Saturday afternoon all three
men visited Sarepta. Ivy returned
first and afterwards Bagwell and
Carter came along in a two horse
wagon with their meal in the wagon
While travelling along the settlement
road mentioned before and on Ivy's
land, Ivy suddenly appeared before
the men In the wagon. He was arm
nd lnI IL
neither of the men in the wagon
were armed. Mr.. Ivy stopped the
two men and told Bagwell that he
had cursed Ivy sometime before and
that he was going to kill Bagwell
Carter interposed and pleaded that
ther be no trouble and was told by
Ivy to shut up or he would kill him.
Ivy then shot Bagwell, blowing part
of his head off Carter started to
make the team run and leaped from
the wagon. Ivy then began firing
at Carter both running. He fired
three shots at Carter, the first two
shooting his hat off his head, the last
striking Carter in the back and fell
ing him to the ground.
Ivy then turned back and Carter
got up on his hands and knees and
crawled over the rise and some fifty
yards away and managed to give the
alarm.
When found Bagwell was stone
dead. Carter, while severely wound
ed, is still alive at the time this is
written and there is some hope of
his recovery.
Ivy remained near the scene of
the tragedy until number of the
neighbors had gathered, and then
went to the home Of his son and start
ed to Pittsboro to give himself up
to the sheriff.
Sheriff Wright had bean notified
of the trouble and went Immediately
and overlook Mr.. Ivy, who with his
son and G.. H. eileen had started
here. So Mr.. Wright brought him
on to Pittsboro and lodged him in
jail.
On Sunday he was carried over to
Houston where he will be kept until
the committing trial.--Pittsboro
Monitor.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
NINETY EIGHT new
W. 0. W. MEMBERS
Deputy C. F. D. Neikirk Doing
Great Work at Creenville
Big Drive For Members
Still On.

Cottonwood Camp No. 897, added
ninety-eight members last night to
its already large roster of members.
Last nights induction of candi-
dates, which took place at the Elys-
ian Club was the elimination of a
special drive of four weeks, under
the supervision of Deputy Organizer
G. f. d. NeilSirk, Of Water Valley,
who has worked untiringly for the
boost in membership of this great
order.
An interesting program accom-
panied the initiation, with Hon. H. p.
Parish as master of ceremonies.
Judge Percy Bell made an interest
ing address, which was followed by
vocal selections by Mr.. Jimmie
Whitehurst, of Leland, and Miss
Margaret Richardson, with Mrs. Fred
Meisner as accompanist.
After the public exercises were
concluded the ladies were excused
from the hall and the almost a hun
dred candidates were led through the
forests Of Woodcraft with special
ceremony under the direction of Dep
uty Neikirk. The solemn vows were
preceded by a number of amusing
Incidents and after the initiation all
Woodmen and their families were
rendered delightful banquet at the
New Washington Cafe, In which ev-
cry available space was filed and q
short hour thoroughly enjoyed.
Cottonwood Camp today began a
big drive for membership that will
close on July 4th with an all-day
celebration, in cluding street parade,
barbecue, races, brass bands, base
ball, street dance and many other
things that is expected to bring
thousands to Greenville on that day.
Every member Of the Camp has
promised his best in this effort and
it il hoped TO add several hundred
before the nations natal day is cele-
brated. d.-GreenvilI Daily Democrat.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
GERMANY REFUSES
TO SIGN TREATY
Given One Week More Time
Unless Signed By May %
The Allies viii Take Dras-
tic Measures to Compel
Huns to Sign Up.

PARIS, May 21.-The German
peace delegation has been granted an
extension of seven days, or until May
20, In which 20 reply In full to the
peace terms, according TO an official
announcement.
BERLIN, Tuesday, May 20.--*Ger-
many declines to sign the peace
terms laid before it because they
spell the economic destruction, politi-
cal dishonor and moral degradation
of the entire German nation, not only
for the present, but also for still un-
born generations" was a statement
authorized by the cabinet this morn
ing through the Associated Press.
THAT these consequences must
logically follow acceptance of the
peace conditions the American dele
cation itself has recognized without
question:" the statement continues.
Toward them Germany took the
standpoint that acceptance of such
conditions could not be demanded
and that the entente was unjustified
in proposing such demands"
Germany has not only a moral
right to compliance with the general
promises made it, but a firmly
grounded definite, clearly defined
claim, according to the basic rules of
international law, on all the entente
powers, and especially on the United
States. A specific recognition of the
right of Germany and of the Germon
people to peace of right, justice
and reconciliation, instead of the
Photographed song of hate which was
written at Versailles, is contained in
the note of the American secretary
of state, Lansing, of Nov. 5, 1918.
PARIS, May 21.-It is too late
for Germany to seek to deny both
the aggression in the war and her re-
sponsibility for it. This declaration
is made by Premier Clemencsau as
president of the peace conference, in
replying to the German note on
reparations, the text of which with
the reply, was made public last night.
The argument put forth by Count
Won Brockdorff- -Rautzau was that
Germany did not start war of ag-
gression, that the German people
were convinced they fought a defen-
sive war and that the present Ger
man government cannot be held re-
sponsible for faults" of the former
German government.
Premier Clemenceau takes up the
points made by the German dclega-
tion and declares the German govern
ment last November made nc protest
against the charge in a note Of Secre-
tary of State Lansing that Germany
was the aggressor. The president of
the conference points out further
that Germany made the French gov
ernment of 1871 and the Russian
government of 1917 responsible for
the acts of the imperial regimes in
France and Russia.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23

Smith, Grenada; Corporal John H.
Barton, Jackson; Wagner J. A..
Ware, DuckhiIl; Corporal Houston
Slade, Purvis; II. r. Ward, Raymond; 4;
Corporal F. L. Smith, Insmore; X. E.
Clark, Alexander III. Kiker, Grenada; /;
First Sergeant Gordon NJ. Mcintyre,
Greenwood; Regimental Supply Ser
geant Rudolph Matzner, Scoba; Cor
poral B. M. Townsend, Meridian ;
Corporal M. E. Perry, Hattiesburg I;
First Sergeant Michael C. Huntley,
Yazoo City; Sergeant John F..
Broyles, Cook Aaron A. Smallwood,
Cook Thimas H. Stuart, ,aylcr o..
H. Halford, Private n. +. Lacey,
Private w. E. Taylor, Sergeant Lew
is S. Zehnder, Private Fenton F..
Ridgers, Wagner Edward Y. Mckay,
Sergeant Nelson H. Webb.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
BANK OF WATER VALLEY NEAR
ING MILLION DOLLAR MARK

Your attention is called to the f.
nancial statement Of the Bank Of
Water Valley published on another
page in this issue. The statement
shows the bank to be close up to the
million dollar mark, having total re-
sources of $778,360.51, and deposits
amounting to $612,490.35.
In comparative statement Of
their deposits, this excellent institu-
ton shows an increase from $780,
744.78 on May IL, 1915, to $612,-
490.36 on May IL, 1919, net gaia
during the four years of 1881, ,745.67.
We congratulate the bank on their
excellent increase Of business and
wish for them continued prosperity
throughout the coming years.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
LT.-Gov. LEE RUSSELL SPOKE
HERE SATURDAY NIGHT

Lieutenant Governor Lee M. Rus
sell, one Of the leading candidates
for governor of Mississippi spoke in
the City Park at Water Valley, Sat
urday night.
Mr.. Russell was greeted by good
sized audience, about the same in
numbers that greeted Oscar Johnston
on his visit here couple Of weeks
ago.
After a brief Introductory speech
by Hon. Jesse r. Coleman, Gov. Rus
sell began his address and talked for
nearly hours. II was q good speech
and made q favorable impression on
his hearers.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23

PARIS, May 21.-The German
peace delegation has been granted an
extension of seven days, or until May
20, in which to reply In full to the
peace terms, according to an Official
announcement.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23

Mrs. P. Bennett, z Wawayanda
Place, Middletown, N. Y, writes: II
have given Foley's Honey and Tar
to my little boy, and cannot recon-
mend 1t too highly as ! think it 10 the
only medicine for coughs and colds. =
Fine for Group and whooping cough,
as we'll az coughs and colds. Con-
tains no opiatas. Knox Drug Co.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
CONGRESS IN SESSION

Congress has been convened in ex-
ira session for the transaction Of
emergency and special measures.
President Wilson sent his message
to Congress by cable from France
the first message ever sont Congress
from across the ocean.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1919-05-23
SOLDIER BOYS
ENDORSE LONGING
Yalobusha Boys Now in France
Strong" For Election of
Lcngino Governor of Mis-
sissippi-Petition Citizens to
Vote For Him

JACKSON, Miss, May 17.-An
autograph petition, signed by num-
Der of Mississippi soldiers doing SER
vice in France, and addressed to the
people of Mississippi, urging them to
nominate and elect Longino as gov
ernor, has been received at Gov.
Longino's headquarters. AS appears
on its face, the document has been
considerably delayed in reaching
Mississippi, having been written and
dated on last January, but it loses
none of its force or significance by
reason of that delay.
AS stated by Secretary Newsom at
Longino headquarters, the missive
has reached them during the absence
of the ex-governor, for the past ten
days, and complying with the written
request, he has prepared copy there
Of for the press. The declaration is
verbatim, rs follows: