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The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
PERSH|NC WADES
THROUGH DETAIL
The Accumulation of Core,
spondence Necessitates
Hard Work.

Ger. John J. PcrshinC is learning
that welcomc.lome celebrations and
ceremonies are not tho only things
that confront n returning hero. for
the far-famed leader OF tn" \. +. F.
probably is tls busiest man in wash
inEton today
The accumulation Of correspondence
and business details that have piled
up since his arrival demand his
urgent attention. and the general and
his stan will spend the entire day at
the new A. f. F. headqarters in the
Land Office Building. disposing of the
tremendous stacks OF work
The general and his staff attended
the evening performance of Nothing
but Love" at Polls Theatcr. This wa
the first musical comedy witnessed. by
Pershing and his staff in two ,ears.
One Of the prominent callers at the
generals office yesterday was Gen.
Peyton c. MarCl. chief of staff. who
held an extended conference with the
great chief on officiaI business.
It is understood that Americas fu-
ture military program will be one Of
Gen. Pershings principal subjects
while in Washington.
What plans the general favors is
not known. and 1t is very unlikcl,-
that any inkling of his desires Will be
made public until Secretary Baker has
considered his recommendations
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Leader of Opposition to the
Treaty Telegraphs the
Idaho Senator to Return
To Washington at Once
To Help the Fight.
PRESENCE NEEDED In
CAPITAL, WIRE SAID
Full Number of Anti-League
Forces Required on the
Floor of the Senate, Mas
sachusetts Senator Is
Reported as Saying.

Senator William Z. Borah, Of
Idaho. who had arranged to meet
Senator Johnson at Des Moines,
Iowa, and speak with him last
night, was summoned from Chi
cago to Washington by Senator
Lodge. who felt that the develop
mcnts in the Capital within the
last several hours requires the
presence of the full anti-lcague
forces.
\ dispatch last night said Borah,
wired Senator Johnson that he
would keep him in daily touch
'vith the Washington situation and
that for the present Mr.. Johnson
rouli continue his speaking tour,
Treaty Confederation Begins.
Formal consideration Of the
treaty OF peace by the Senate be-
gan yesterday at exactly O'Clock.
when il was brought up by Senator
IIOdEc. For the first time in Ameri-
'an history the treaty is to be con-
SidCrcd in open executive ses-
sion" Everything said for OF
against il may be- heard by the
public The end Of the debate may
not be reached in less than three
months and it may be reached next
CDNTTNT ED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
PRESS-TIME
FLASHES

Tokyo. Sept. Is.-Japan's
military rule of Korea was
ended by a proclamation OF
Admiral Saito issued the day
following the attempt to assas-
sinatc him.
Dublin, Sept. I5.-Howitzers
have been landed at Cork.
The purpose of these heavy
guns. which are for the British
army of occupation, is the sub
ject of feverish speculation.
Galveston. Tex, Sept. IS.-
The West Indies hurricane
that drove against the Texas
gulf coast Sunday took a toll
of twenty lives at Corpus
Christi. The little town of
Port Aransas was wiped out.
Geneva, Sept. I5.-Fiume
has been plunged into anarchy
by the coup of Gabrielle dan
nunzio, according to reports
from Belgrade. A brigade of
Italians overthrew the local
government and arrested the
Italian Gen. Pittaluga. Dan
nunzio proclaimed the union
of Fiume to Italy.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Gompers' Power Thought
Too Broad by Senator

The power of Samuel Gompcrs, head
Of the Federation of Labor, is greater
than that OF any of the officials OF
Massachusetts,. asserted Senator Thom,
as, of Colorado. in the Senate yester-
day. Senator Thomas drew his con-
clusion from the circumstance that
the striking policemen in Boston
called of their strike when Gompers
told them to do so. although they had
refused to obey the orders Of the city
and State authorities.
Praising Governor Coolidge for his
stand against the police union an
likening him to Mayor Ole Hanson.
of Seattle, Senator Thomas said:
The governor of Massachusetts, an
American born citizen, has measured
up to the standard of the mayor OF
Seattle, a natIralizel citizen"
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Argues for Changed
Court-MsrtiaI Plan

Unless the court-martial system in
the army is changed to give greater
justice to men accused of minor in
fractions of discipline. the United
States will have a hard time raising
another army, Senator Chamberlain,
of Oregon, told the Senate yesterday
THE young men cf the country
should know that when they offer
themselves on the altar of their coun-
try they are going to have the same
chance as any other young men who
remain in civilian life," he said.
Senator Chamberlain replied to an
article by former President Taft in
defense OF the system. He asserted
the former President was not familiar
with the abuses in military justice
during the wars
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16

dent may name" and it is in this
phrase that authority is given to ac-
cord him unusual privileges which
members of Congress believe he richly
deserves.
Representative Kitchin is in a DO
sition to know what will be done on
this score and he said last night that
$4,000 had been the figure arrived at
in regard to Pershing's yearly salary
with the extra allowances President
Wilson is expected soon to prescribe.
Included in these allowances, prob
ably will be several honorary priv
ieges such as gong on the floors of
the House and Senate, and being able
to travel without cost to himself He
would also be given a handsome home,
it is declared. and other allowances
for members Of his family.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Great New York Fire
Is Nearly Extinguished

New York. Sept 15.-It was predict
I'd the great frr at the Standard Oil
plant in Brooklyn which had ragged
Toy more than forty-eiEht hours to
day would BE- extinGuished by noon
tomorrow
The Red Cross came to the aid OF
the firemen today Women workers
provided hot coffee soup and chocO-
late for the weary fire fighters. They
also supplied the fremen with sweat
ors and wooden socks to prevent Bills
tc-inE- About 30 iremcn are report
81 10 have been treated for blistered
feet
The seventh explosion caused by the
FIRE occurred today, when all danger
was believed 10 be past
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Hall Clock, a China Closets,
Cash and ". S. S. Bequeathed
Hattie v Corey Remembers Friends and Rel
atives as Well as Animals, Children and
Salvation Army.

Everything from hall clock to
batch of war savings stamps is
disposed of IN the will Of Hattie
V. Corey. filed for probate in the
District Supreme Court yesterday.
She bequeaths her china closets
and their contents to Wilhelmina
R Barclay. of Clarendon. Va. Mrs.
Barclay also is to receive all her
clothing and wearing apparel as
well as table linen.
A large leather chair, hall clock
and brass fire set is to go to w. D.
Hayes. OF Clarendon. Va. War saw
ings stamps worth 500 arc set
aside for Earle L. Phillips. Of I'll
conderoga, y. Y.
Mary Coots. of the United states
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Republicans Block Plan
To Probe Sugar Prices

Objection by Republican Ieador
MondeIl and former Speaker Cannon
prevented passage by the House yes
,erday Of the resolution by Represent
ative Tinkham, OF Massachusetts, for
an investigation by the Federal Trad,
Commission into tho sugar Situation
Mr.. Tiukham would have the com,
mission ascertain tho cause OF
existing shortage, the cost Of produc.
ton and the wholesale and retsa
prices.
The governments holdings OF sugar
while the shortage prevails also would
he inquired into
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16

Geological Survey. is to receive $50
in cash and Julia Ryers. AIS V
street. a like amount.
Miss Corey states in her viii.
dated July 81. 1919. that she wishes
Mrs. Margaret Deniston to use her
house at 23ls First street so long
as she desires
The balance Of her estate is to
be left in trust in the interest OF
her brother, Charles R. Corey.
After her brothers death she asks
her executors. the American Sc
curity and Trust Company. TO give
$50 to the Animal Rescue League
and the balance to be equally. di-
vided between the Children's Hos
pitsI here and the Salvation Army
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Deadlock Reached
On Liquor Measure

Two and threc-Quarter per cent beer
was given "A new lease of life yestcr-
day when the Senate and House con-
fcrees reached a deadlock on the VOL
stead prohibition enforcement bill
Until the bill is approved by the
President the ale of light beer will
be continued in cities where courts
have held it Misunderstanding. The
Volstcad bill however. fixes the aIco-
hoIic contents OF beverages at one-haIf
of one per cent.
The conference report may not he
ready before next Monday.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
ITALY TO PUNISH
FIUME MUTINEERS

The Italian government regards the
expedition against Fiume as a mu-
tiny in the Italian army and will
punish participants under the Italian
military penal code. it was learned
at the State Department yesterday,
following a visit OF the italian Am
bassador to Acting Secretary Of State
Phillips.
Premier Nitti, the Ambassador told
Phillips, has addressed the Italian
Parliament. denouncing the "xPedi-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16

Portland Oregr Sept I5.Dven breakneck speed along
Columbia Highway twelve miles from here today.
bearing three of the Washington correspondents
panyng President Wilson's party. left the road turned turtle
incline and left two dead and three injured N wake
Ben F. Allen for fifteen years the Washington correspondent OF
the Cleveland Plain Dealer instantly killed Jaes Pat
eon 73 wears DID, the owner and driver Of the car.
The injured Robert T. Small, Washington correspondent Of
the Philadelphia Public Ledger; Stanley NJ Rnok Washington
respondent the Baltimore Sun and Arthur D. Sullivan reporter
for the Portland News.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
American Doctor and
Swedish Citizen Ransomed

J. NJ. Smith, an American physician.
and K. Monson, a Swedish citizen, are
being held for ransom by Mexican
bandits, the State. Department was
advised yesterday
Press dispatches yesterday reported
they had been released upon payment
of $1,000 gold.
1t is thought probable here that the
State Departments dispatch was sent
before Smith and Monson were ran
somed.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
REGIMENTS TO COME
TODAY FOR PARADE

\ steady stream OF troops Of the
First Division will be coming INTO
Washington tonight and tomorrow
morning for the parade tomorrow
Members Of the division here num-
Der 900
FIfty-nv- hundred OF those comrnG
in tonight are Of the Eighteenth In
fantry and the third composite OF the
division, coming from Camp Mills y
Y. Their departure from Mills viii
mark the official close OF that camp
for thr reception of troops
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Steamer Washed Ashore
In Storm on Gulf Coast

Galveston Texas Sept I5-The Ley
land steamship Median has been
washed ashore md is high and dry
on the wharves at Aransas Pass.
Texas The towns Of Aransas Pass
and Ro-kport ar" reported severely
damaged BY Cuff Coast storms which
RACED yesterdaT and last night Train
and telegraph service were restored
this afternoon
Damage from the storm viii not be
great
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER MAN KILLED;
TWO INJURED, WITH PRESIDENTS PART1
THE STORY OF THE PARADE WILL BE WRITTEN FOR
THE HERALD BY A VETERAN OF 1861-65

LION. HENRY ZENAS OSBORNE,
= member of Congress from Califor-
MIA, has kindly consented to write a
story of the First Division parade, We'd
nesday. for THE HERALD.
Mr.. Osborne enlisted in the civil war
at the age of l6 and fought with Com
pany E, l92d New York Volunteer In
fantry. He saw service until the close
of the war. He has been a member Of
the Grand Army of the Republic for
nearly forty years. He was senior vice
commander from 1912 to 1913.
Readers of THE HERALD are as
sured of literary treat in Mr.. o.
borne's description Of the parade At
the close of his army service he took
up the trade of a printer. being a pio-
neer member of the Typographical
Union. He has been a newspaper owner
and editor for many years As editor
of the Los Angeles Evening Press he
was accounted one of the most forceful
writers of Western journalism.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Unconscious from Gas for Hours,

Charles Bruce. living at 100 X
street northwest, was found at 2:i5
yesterday afternoon by others living
in the house. overcome by gas in his
roomN He was removed to Emergency
Hospital and late last evening had
not regained consciousness.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
BuIfitts Statement
About Lloyd George
Denounced as Lie

London Sept D.-Reuter's Paris
correspondent late today tele-
sraphed-
I am authorized to state that
the story told by William c. Bull
lit before the United States For
cign Relations Committee regard
ing his conversations with Premier
LLOYD George is a tissue Of lies"
Mr. Bullitt in hls testimony at
Washington last week asserted
that Premier Lloyd George had
spoken an untruth when he told
the British Parliament that he.
the premier. had never seen the
tentative draft Of terms of peace
with the Russian BoIsheviki which
Bullitt brought back with him
from Russia.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Arm Fractured in Elevator.

Charles Magher 80 years old. living
at p K street northwest, was caught
in an elevator in the Riggs Building
last evening and sustained a frac.
tured arm and bruises about the body
He was removed to Emergency Hos
pital.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Demand Germans Cease Fighting

Paris. Sept, l-The supreme Coun-
ell Of the Peace Conference sent an
ultimatum to Germany today de-
mandInE that she Immediately cease
hOstilitics in the Baltic states.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Serbian Cabinet Resigns.

The Serbian cabinet resigned Salur-
day. the state Department was ad
vised yesterday. The Investigations
were accepted by the Serbian regent.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Weather Man Says
Tomorrow Will Be
Fair; Gentle Winds

Fair. with moderate tempera-
ture and gentle winds was the
forecast for tomorrow, issued last
night at the Weather Bureau.
Although the Weather Man ad-
mittcd that today will be cloudy
and rainy. he is sure that the
skies will clear up in time for the
parade.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
B.F. ALLEN AND DRIVER
OF AUTOMOBILE DIE AS
BIG CAR TURNS TURTLE

Robert 7. Small and Stanley M. Reynolds,
Both of This City, Are Hurt-Machine
In Which They Were Riding Was
Speeding on Highway near Portland,
Oregon-Concem Was Also Felt for
President Who Was Rushed Along.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Chairman of Parade Com
mittee Declares Mer-
chants Are Not Keeping
Their Promises to Put up
National Colors.
MAY NOT PERMIT GIRLS
TO STREW FLOWERS
Victory Arch Almost Com
plete- Last Men to Ar
rive Tomorrow Morning.
$500 Will Come on
Trains Tonight.

Col Robert n. Harper, chair
man OF the Washington citizens
committee on arrangements for
the grand review Of the First Divi-
sion tomorrow, declared last night
that business men on PENNSYLVANIA
avenue are falling down miserably
on promises to decorate their es-
adjustments in manner BETTING
the occasion.
Col Harper expressed his
opinion with pronounced spirit be-
fore a gathering of 400 citizens, at
the New Willard, who were sworn
IN as special police officers for the
parade.
Pennsylvania avenue is far from
Being properly decorated. I" Col. .far-
per declared, and merchants on the
avenue should get busy Immediately
and display every piece Of bunting
that can be obtained.
"A business mans patriotism ana
enthusiasm. to say nothing of his
gratitude toward the boys who faced
the foe, shows in the manner in which
he dccorates his place on an occasion
like this
Declares Capital Cool
Col HarnpT turned
Washington in general. He de-
clared that the National Capital is
notorious for its cool receptions to
returning soldiers.
His statement regarding docorI-
tions on Pennsylvania avenue was
borne out by reporters investi-
cation last night which revealed
that less than zoo flags are flying
on the avenue from Ninth street to
the Peace Monument. and several
of the larger establishments are
completely barren of decoration.
Pennsylvania avenue from Ninth
street to the Treasury could be i'm
proved vastly.
Further than the decorations"
said Col. Harper. we want cheers
and plenty of noise for the First
Division boys. They deserve it and
expect it, and with cooperation of
spectators they will get it. The
slogan should be Wave your flags
and wag your tongues until the
last doughboy passes
Mai Raymond Pullman. superin-
tendent of police. and Col. u. $. Grant
of the War Department, are blocking
the plans of the local florists, headed
CONTINUED ON FACE TWO
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all the time-telesrsph, cable and local
news-is found in The Washington Herald
brightly and briefly toId-most up-to-the-
minute news pictures every day.
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CDNTISTED ON PAGE TWO
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Today-Cloudy and showers. Tomor-
row-Fair
Highest temperature yesterday, 30; low
est, So.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-05
JAPAN IMPRESSED BY
AMERICAN FEATS OF ARMS

~ The Associated rfrn
TOXIC Jan NiscOunt rchidn
JaphnS foreign minister. recently
declared that the United gatos ~
America, after hffotding the world
every proot uf their absolute I'M.
partlaiiY ana fairness. completely
start ed II ny the astonishing frht-
OF nrus ana ~ cl,tl cfflricnr, which
Amcri an troops ana organizers
have displayed
tn" Niacuun' was speaking ~ u
banquet held here to cclrhrrtc the
rtp.tu'atIuu W GcrmnuN Tho funv-
ton was arranged hy the Allied So
cir''rs ~ Toxic ana wis one ~ tho
most Impressive ever hplI here
Nury all tho leading slu'crmcu ~
Japan were present as Well 1s n
hrgc number ut Foreigners. incmd
Ing Americans with the American
imha ssIlur. Roland Y Morris
Tho speaker expressed the npin-
'on mat germany may hrromr u
political lhorato;, and the scene
or fru'tful experiments In political
science. which he ndi,d In one ~
the deslderail ~ our time. lie be
llovci thtt the genius ~ Germany
whs not suited 10 ccutrnliZation and
military empire hut rather for va.
ri"tv ana Dispersion hnd that Ger
many was mos, hersclf when she
was most divided
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-05
RAILROAD MEN ARE NOT
ALIGNED POLITICALLY

CLEVELAND. ohio, Jan. The
leaders ~ the three his railroad
hruthrthoods declare they have not
been cunsultcd concernlng sffllintlon
with The Independent Labor
PARTY" which was orRanired recent
~ IN Chicago Nv the Federation Of
labor " that city II was reported
that the heads ~ the brotherhood
here would hc asked to join tn"
mnN emrnl to organize trades unions
NJ the country for the 1920 ptesi-
dental campaign.
william -, Ice, president OF the
brotherhood of itailroad Trninmrn,
said he had not h~en consulted
about tho project and besides he
explained. h~ had no authority TO
frane political policies for the
brotherhood
I'VE have men " all political
faiths In our nniyntion. which is
nonpartlsn" said Mr I,ee. The
question ~ affillatinE with any such
organization 40 the proposed labor
party would have Ia he decided al
tn. tri.nnlsl convention"
Warren \ ptonc. grand chief OF
the 'nrotherhood Of Locomotive EN-
slnscrs. and Timothy Shea. acting
president ~ the brotherhood of
Flrsmen and EnElnsmsn, also said
they had not heen consulted about
the new movement,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-05
SOLDIERS WILL COMPLETE
BUILDINGS At CAMP KNOX

l.nl'ISVlLLE. Ky. Jan. l. Ic-
cause NJ differences with civilian
hhutcrs ana difficulty IN getting
'hew Camp Knox nt Stithton, Nv
VIII he completed by soldiers Al
civilian workmen have been paid or
Nnt only has civilian labor been
replaced ~ result ~ series ~
hhor 4 s,urbanc"s which have ham.
p'rod the completion ~ the camp
hut the contract for building the biz
rhutonment has been taken from
The contractvrs
The Cnmp'Will he used In cNnncC
tlun with tho artillery fiiing crutcr
about West Point Nv rs a pcrnh
nrnt training center Tor field hrtil-
lory II Viii not hr nH large ~ had
originally been planned
The culminatlng difficulty ~ said
to have been 4 strike for paNmcn
for time spent travelling To and from
LoulsNill" and reimbursement ~
Transportation expense bovernme nt
representative declare that hous-
lng faculties have been available ~
the camp
when the discharge of civilian
wutk,Is hrEau. labor agents for the
liug is'nni shipNurd appeared ".
fcrlnp Jobs tp an discharged mrn
Th,s Vts done ~ government dir"r
tl1n. II was Indicated, in order thai
the men should not he without
work
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1919-01-05
Freeing of Notorious COnvicts Is Final
Chapter in Kentucky Political Drama

LEXINGTON Nv. Jan -
Henry T. louis'N ard Curtis lett,
who wcr" the two most notorious
coiH .cts "a the kentucky s',t, pen
ilrrtiarN are free ThcN nave been
paruled. which, II their pruioS'utinus
" good behavior and ~ conversion
10 thris'ianity are carried cut, viii
he the same as pardon.
NoutseN had served u Years " n
lf" sentence Tor the assassination ~
S'n'" Senator william Gochrl. Ia
1899
Jcit had served 10 years of a
double NE sentence the only man
~ America 10 hear such u sentcnc"
Tor the assasS. nation ~ l1meH "
Nhtcum ana James Cocktiu In the
l'rehthl'' county fucd tolgn In i0t2
lei had confessed 10 hoth these
Wnr"lts ~ one time claiming his
uncle. Judge James llprvi-. lHter
s.tlu h, hs own son. llrpch li(rgir.
ana Ed callahan. shor.ff ~ lIrrat.
MT county. had employed him to
KIN both meg This confession he
lticrwhrd r'puiihtri
NnuihrN hii confessed to pnrtlcl.
patton ~ the Gochrl murder plot
hui pm, the hlnn" on others lie
claims IN have hc,omo converted to
Christianity Will" In prisun and
SAYS he VII retire to farm he.
1u"nihed him hy his father. near
Fort Thomas Nv. whore he homes to
be ~ alb To his unfortunate Eel.
lowmpn
"Nnd Dog ~ Mountains "
J"ii, known In the GaNs when he
could he hired tu n~stssinhtr any
body rs the Wild Dog ~ tile Noun-
'nihs" also saws he IS converted
ana Will become u minister IN tho
Methodist church tie went 10 the
home ~ friend IN the rural Aec.
ilon of Madison county Ia rcst n
Few dsys and will then begin his
lnhors as a preacher az the boyles
WI" Methodist church
lie snys he will enter the Ashury
college ut Wlmorc. Nv next Sep.
TENDER and ther" further ~ himself
10 become preacher IN fact, n
was on this plea that Iett received
his liberty lie has been n~tduous
IN hks hhors In the perli"ntlnry for
the benefit Of other Convlcis has
been head of the Christian EndeRvor
society. leader In the SUNDAY school
nni all religious works lie raised
a fund for the Red Cross among the
convicts last fall
Nout@ey turned poet while in the
rrlson and wrote " small volume
which he printed himself IN y -mni'
prcss he had purchased lie has nj.
WAYS been rather rrsentful of the
fact that leading republicans would
not fight for his release lie WIS
bitter some years ago when GNv
\ u. Wilson pnrdoned Catch Pow
era and IRmes Howard. the last ~
nearly 100 men who had been
charged with the Goebcl assaAsina.
ton
Powers was since elected 10 thre,
consecutive terms In congress.
when the time came for announce
ments for the race ending last No
vember. Powers announced that on
account of ill health he would not he
candidate Howard IL now In bust.
ness Hoth always asserted their en-
tire innocence OF any part In the
Goehcl murder
Whoever fired the bullet that kllled
Gorhcl was n dead shot with the
rifle for II took Just that sort OF