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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
NEGRO CHARGED WITH
THEFT JAMES JEWELRY

In connection with the recent theft
OF thousands of dollars worth of
iewelry belonging TO Mrs. c. E.
James, James Knox, colored, was ar
rested Wednesday night by Chief w.
II. Hackett and Detectives Joe Para
disc. 4. S. Dodson, Jack Neil and
Fred Payne. He was charged On the
police blotter with grand larceny and
receiving and concealing.
Several months ago the apartment
OF Mr. and Mrs. James at Signal
Mountain inn was entered and the
iewelry stolen.
Pinkerton detectives came here and
worked for some time on the theft
The arrest of Knox is not the first
that has been made in connection
with the case.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
DEATH CLAIMS WIFE OF /.
JUDGE W. R. M'ALISTER

News Of the death of Mrs. Laura ID.
McAlister. and mother of State Treas
urer Hin McAlster, which occurred
in Nashville yesterday. will cause q
sense of regret to many friends of Judge
McAlister and his son in Chattanooga,
where both are widely known and re-
spected.
The Banner in announcing Mrs. Nc
Alisters death. says:
Mrs. McAlisier was born In Nash
vile on Jan. IL, 1853. SHE was Miss
Laura Dortch. one of the eleven chill
dren of Dr. w. b. and Medora Brown
Dortch, representing two old and dis.
tinguished families of Middle Tennes-
see. Brought up in all the culture and
refinement of her southern home, she
never lost any of the charm and beauty
of her old fashioned ideas. Gracionsness.
courtesy. gentleness and a deep love
Of her home and her children were
products of her early training and made
her beloved by all with whom she came
in touch. She was a devoted member
or Vine street Christian church for
more than fifty years
She is survived by her husband: two
sisters, Mrs. c. w. BattelI. of Pasa-
dena, Cal. and Miss Della Dortch. of
Nashville, and a brother. James B.
Dortch. Of Memphis, and three children.
Mrs. George f. sBlackie and Hill Nc
Alister. of Nashville and Sam ID. Me-
Alister. of Garden Citw Long Island.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
100000 SHOPPERS In
LAST MAD CHICAGO RUSH

Chicago, Dec. 2f.-In the last mad
rush of Christmas buyers 100000 shop
pers jammed Loop stores and sales.
merchants report. reached the climax
of between 100000 and $1,000,000 an
hour.
All Christmas records of crowds and
money spent were broken. Surface
and elevated lines carried more pas
sengers than on any single day in his
tory.
In the final scramble money flowed
into the Golfers of State street depart
ment stores and jewelers. at a rate
that left merchants speechless with
amaZement.
To the usual Christmas expenditures
was added more than $4,000. 900 in
Christmas bonuses. distributed by
banks, offices, stores and factories.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
PEOPLE ACCEPT
PEACE AS FACT.
100, 600, 900 and More Cele-
brate in True Christ
mas Spirit.
(BY LEE ELLMAKER.)

Washington, Dec. 25.-Q. n. 81
More than 100,00O,000 people in the
United States today celebrated
Christmas in the true Christmas
spirit. Peace on earth with them is
an accepted fact. AS a government,
however, peace has failed. in more
than thirteen months after the con-
clusion of actual hostilities, to be-
come reality.
The United States, government to-
day is conducting its affairs on a
war basis. Rules, regulations and
laws passed and approved for the
war emergency exist with their full
effect. Their right to exist has been
confirmed by the United States su-
preme court.
On Jan. 1S of this year, the peace
conference met in Paris. President
Wilson was able to present the peace
treaty to the senate on July 10. The
senate foreign relations committee
reported to the senate proper for ac-
ton Sept. 10. On Nov. 10 the senate
defeated the measure.
Efforts have been made by both re-
publicans and democrats to reach an
understanding that will eventually
bring actual peace to the country.
Senator Underwood has a resolution
pending in committee providing for
the appointment of a committee of
tho senate to iron out the difficulties
Of reservations. Senator Knox has a
resolution providing for the end of
the state of war with Germany with
out adopting the league of nations.
Both of these propositions have
failed to meet with the favor of the
opposing leaders. Senator Hitchcock,
representing the administration, and
Senator Lodge, representing the sem
ate foreign relations committee, have
predicted the early passage of the
peace treaty and league. Both con-
tend, however, that their contentious
on the question will be accepted by
the opposition. This leaves the ques-
ton in practically the same state as
it was the day it was defeated. Rep
resentatives of the financial interests
are bringing pressure on both sides
for ratification. Those opposed to
the treaty say they will go to the
extreme in having it's ratification de-
layed or made impossible.
Under the wartime legislation pro-
hibition remains effective. The Lever
act regulating the production of fuel
and foodstuffs is in full force, and
other government agencies not active
can be called back at the will of the
president into active being. The CEN
sorship over seditious literature and
a curb on sedtious acts remain in
tact. The survival of the Lever act
prevents strikes in industries con-
cerned in the production and supply
of the necessities of life. This law
was invoked in the recent coal strike.
The supreme court in its decision on
tn wartime prohibition law placed
its mark of approval in the existence
of all authority granted only with the
war emergency as a basis.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
Can't. DAnnunzi0
Is Under Arrest
After Holding Fiume Since
September, lnsurgent Lead
er Is Now a Prisoner.

London, Dec. 25.--U. N. S.)-Ga' n
briel D'Annuhzio, who recently LETT
Fiume after holdnu the city sinct
Sept. IL, is reported to have been arr
rested at cara, where he is now held
a prisoner, according to an Exchange
Telegraph company dispatch from
Rome today.
The Italian government Is reported
to have ordered the evacuation OF
Fiume.
cara is in Jugo SIav territory on
the east coast of the Adriatic. Dur.
ing his occupation of FIume DAN.
nunzio threatened to head an expedi'
ton to the Dalmatian coast to take
over cara.
Sudden Return to Rome.
Rome, Dec. (Havas.) Premier
Nitti will make a new declaration
before the senate concerning Fiurne
before he leaves for Paris, according
to the Giornale D'Italia. Gen. Bado-
Clio has returned suddenly to Rome
for conference with the premier
and the king.
The Messagero announces Admiral
Milo has informed Capt. Gabriel
D'Annunzio he would not tolerate q
landing OF D'Annunzian troops at
Zara, adding that the only way to
save Italy was to accept the govern
ment's proposals.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
PARDONED AS HE STOOD
BEFORE FIRING SQUAD
Noted Veteran, Whose Death
Warrant Was Signed by
Gen. Gates, Dead.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 25.--News OF
the death at Eau Claire. Wis, of
Lieut.. l.. Lancaster. 80 years old, vet
eran of the civil war, was received by
his daughter here today.
He became a national figure In 1853
while a member of the Second Wiscon-
sin cavalry. through a court martial in
which he was found guilty of insubor-
dination and sentenced to be shot.
Lieut., Lancaster had presented a peu-
tion signed by 500 members of the reg
iment asking the resignation of his
commanding officer. Gen. George A.
Custer signed the death warrant. He
was 'lined up before the firing squad
when a representative from President
Lincoln arrived with a pardon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25

washington, Dec. ESD. N. 81
Following the presidents proclama-
tion fixing date of release of the rail-
roads TO private control, Director
General Hines sent a message to all
officers and directors of the railroad
administration thanking them for
their cooperation in the past and
asking for their best efforts in the
remaining period of federal control.
In his message the director general
said:
"The proclamation which the pres
ident has issued fixes March 1 as the
date for transfer of the railroads
back to the possession and control of
the railroad companies. l appeal to
every officer and every employe to
redouble his efforts to produce the
best and the most economical railroad
service possible. during the remaining
period of federal control.
.Dnrinr the unusually heavy busi-
ness for the past few months and the
extraordinary difficulties created by
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
$7,OOO,OOO "CIN SPECIAL
TRAIN LEAVES FOR CUBA

Peoria, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-A S7,000,000
"gin special" train left Peoria yes
terday, with Havana, Cuba, as the
destination of the liquor.
Composed of twenty seven cars.
each containing 125 barrels of gin,
the train moved out of this city
eighteen hours ahead of the time it
had been scheduled to leave. OFF,
cials last night hinted that the train
left in advance of the time first set
to avoid any crowd that might gather
to see the golden caravan set out for
the east.
The bonds on the liquor expire
Jan. IA, and between now and that
date it must reach New York, be
loaded aboard a ship and get outside
the three mile limit, where the juris-
diction of the government ends.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
FRENCH MILLS RAZED BY
GERMANS WORKING AGAIN

Lille, France. Dec. 25.-Forty thobs-
and persons are at work in the French
textile mills which only a few months
ago were razed or looted by the Ger
mans of their wonderfully delicate ma
ch!nery. The correspondent of the
Associated Press was given the facts
with reference to this industry today
by French authorities who have ar
ranged trip to show him the strides
made by the nation in reconstructions
Within year government officials
and manufacturers agree. production OF
textiles win reach half of the prewar
total, and within two years these men
forecast, the 1914 output will be sur
passed.
The wool industry Is said to be re-
covering most rapidly. with cotton in
second place. Linen weaving Is reported
TO be slowest I'm getting back to normal
because of the shortage of fax, formerly
obtained from Russia.
In Lille and the adjoining cities OF
Roubaix and Turcoing. where the tex
tile manufactures are centered. Il liz
estimated 10000 men, women and child
rem now are busted with combing. spin
ming and weaving. and approximately
10000 are employed in the smaller mills
OF surrounding towns.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
CROKER FATHER AND SON
LEGAL BATTLE RESUMED

New York, Dec. 2J,-The legal war;
fare between Richard Croker, former
chieftain of Tammany hall, and his SON.,
Richard Croker, Jr., which has ragged
between lulls for some years. will be
resumed in court the day after Christ
mas. The elder Croker obtained three
orders today calling on his son to show
cause on Friday in the state supreme
court why three judgments obtained
against his father should not be set
aside.
One Judgment is for $12j,S3C, which
Richard Jr. claims he advanced and
disbursed for ~ father out of his own
funds. The other judgments are in re-
speCt to moneys paid out of the estate
of Richard. Sr.'s first wife,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
POOR MAN S GAS WELL,
CUSHER, CATCHES FIRE.

Pittsburgh, Dec. 25.-Ducher gas well
No. l. in the McKeesport field, brought
in yesterday morning with an estimated
daily production of 10000, 900 cubic feet
caught fire yesterday from some un-
determined cause.
The gusher, known as the poor
mans well" because the 500 stockhold-
ers are persons in moderate circum-
stances came in with a roar during
the morning. and experts said the pro-
duction would measure about 100000 900
cubic feet Workers had made all con-
nections and were ready to turn the
flow into main shortly after 5 o'clock
today when the fire started. The well
Is located 100 feet from the 25. 900. 600
cubic feet eusher which was afire for
three days last week.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
OVER 1000 DRUG ADDICTS
GIVEN CHRISTMAS PARTY

New York, Dec. 25-More than 1000
drug addicts. about 20 per cent. of them
women, were the city's guests last
night at a Christmas celebration at the
drug clinic Presents were given and
the assemblage was entertained by The
Volunteer Drug Addicts' Jazz Band.
Commissioner of Health Copeland
said the department has cared for be-
tween 5000 and 5000 addicts since it
opened. of whom one-third were under
90 years of age and more than one-half
under 25 years.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
CHICAGO POLICE HUNT
SIX HOLD-UP MEN

Chicago, Dec. 25.-Police today were
looking for six men who late last night
held up a fur store on the southside
filed with Christmas shoppers. and es-
capped with furs valued at S25. 900,
checks aggregating $4,000 and $500 in
cash.
The robbers with revoIvers forced all
clerks and shoppers first to line up
against the walLwith hands above their
heads and afterward to lie fiat on the
floor.
furs and after taking all the cash and
checks in sight carried the loot to their
automobile and drove away.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
new CASE PASSED OVER
FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec. 25.-Instead of
knowing his fate today, as both de-
fense and prosecution declared they
hoped would be the case when his trial
was begun on a charge OF having MUIR
dered his sweetheart. Miss Freda Les
ser. Harry New passed Christmas in
the county Jail. Court was adjourned
at noon yesterday until tomorrow.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
Ne1u York:s First 'Dry"
Christmas q "White" One

Turkey dinners. with all the trim
mings and gifts on the side were
prepared for the sailors at the Vic
tory hut in Battery Park. and for the
soldiers at Pershing house. Other
dinners were given at the various
public barracks of relief organiza-
tions.
A monster community Christmas
tree was erected in Madison Square
park and win be illuminated to-
night =
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
HIRAM JOHNSON IN RACE
FOR WHITE HOUSE JOB

Pierre. S. D.. Dec. 25-The campaign
of Senator Hiram Johnson, of Califor-
MIA. for the republican nomination for
the presidency is regarded as definitely
launched today with the filing Of his
declaration of candidacy under the pri-
mary laws of South Dakota.
Government belonging to all the peo-
pie. not favored few" IL the eight-word
summary of the platform fled by Sem
ator johnson. johnson announced that
he would stand upon his record of past
performances as governor Of Califor-
1ia and as a member of the senate.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25

New York. Dec. 25.--New York's
first dry" Christmas was a white
one" 4 three-inch fall of snow was
followed by cold, bright weather.
Elaborate celebrations. especially for
the soldiers and sailors were held
throughout the city. They were in
charge of the knights of Columbus,
the Salvation Army. the War Camp
Community Service, the y. NJ c. A.
and the Red Cross. The police de-
partment was utilized in distribute
ing gifts among the city's poor
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
FARM HOUSE RAIDED

Skibbereen. County Cork. Ireland,
Dec. 25.-A party of armed men yester-
day raided n farm house near this
town and evicted the caretalSer and his
family. The raiders threatened to
shoot If resistance were offered, and
after evicting the caretaker, reinstated
the former possessor of the farm house
and placed a guard over it.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
STILL HUNT FATAL

Dublin. Ca, Dec. 25.-W. r. Hatha-
way, county policeman. was fatally
shot near here yesterday as he entered
the home of Ashley warnock. seeking
an Illicit still, but after he fell the
policeman fired five shots into his as
sailant. Both Hathaway and Warnock
died within a few minutes
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
MERRY AND FAIR
CHRISTMAS, SAYS BILLY

Santa Claus has
come and gone,
he was good to
me as sure as
you are born; he
brought me ties,
handkerchiefs and
a cane, cigars
and books and a
golden chain; he
brought me shirts
and things to
wear, and mill
tary brushes to
comb my hair.
But / need one
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
GIRL KILLS HERSELF

1s years old, shot and killed herself
yesterday because her mother pun
ished her for telling lies. The girl was
found in the bathroom of her home shot
through the head and with a note be-
side her which read: You will never get
me living again"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25

Louisville Ky, Dec. 25.-Shipment
of 10000 barrels, probably the last
consignment of whisky in the United
States for export before constitu-
tional prohibition becomes effective
on Jan. 16. 1920, began here Tuesday
with the movement of an initial train
load, according to a statement issued
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25

thing to give me cheer. and that's
Billy Sunday, how l wish he were
hers.
The weather: Fair and warmer to-
night and T'-1=
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
DIES WHILE DAUGHTER READS

pioneer merchant. aged 81, died last
night sitting in a chair while his
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Faulkner. read
to him. Mr.. Faulkner was one of the
oldest of the city's successful business
men. a contemporary of Marshall Field,
Marvin Hughitt and Levi 2. Letter.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
FRENCH FLOODS COSTLY

Paris, Dec. 25.-COntinued rains have
caused foods in a number of rivers, en-
failing considerable property losses. At
Nancy several streets were inundated
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
KILLED IN AVALANCHE

Berne. Dec. 25.-Seven persons have
been killed in an avalanche that COW
cred several chalets at the mountain
resort of Davos. 4 series of avalanches
had been caused in several places by
the thaw after a heavy snowfall. Part
of the railways and many roads have
been blocked and villages isolated.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
TWO GLASSES TO BE CALLED

Brussels, Dec. 25.--The Belgian cham
ber has adopted the minister of wars
suggestion that two classes be called
to the colors within a year. This will
give Belgium total enectives to the
number of 1000, 900 men.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-12-25
80, 900 Barrels of Whisky
Mouing In Solid Train Loads

here yesterday by distilling intereSs.
One Pittsburgh and three Louis
vile firms are named as important
in the shipments.
The whisky is valued at $1,000. 600
and is destined for the port of Phila-
delphia, and will go forward daily in
solid train loads until the movement
is completed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-06-06

4 loWlDAi>DA<s rsilIsw
tIrWssl'lsl NIN\ NtNt Nt>
oUD tuApItN ~ tll>-
IOttN ~ NOZZLE
nm lltllst.

Wa lngson Iunc a mule Of ths
history 81 ne semirols srlhc of In
dians. ~ho rriufsd to lease lhsir "a
gisv iard IN Fiorlit and accsla land
lr oklhoma In ssthanec. was eFoashl
oui in "a debate on ~ Indian ap
rrorustiou blli ths other day Almost
Niihm the shadow 81 the playground
pf American mllhonalrca some ca
Sfmnoie inataus are said 10 be- ca
lstlnr IN a state which has hecn liken
ID 60 that of ,he natives o; the Afrl-
can ianslcs
only two 81 ihc tribe arr said lc
have over been to school. NOT ono has
ever entered place ~ worship and
MT ieschrr or missionary has
ever b,cu ahle 20 Improve lhoir idcais
They arc said 90 live on the hum
u'oeks r. I'M srcai swamps of ,hs
Evcrsiadcs. r. ,ha,ch,d .hovels and
tents. existing on fish and other
swamp orAiufer, dis,ruslfnl of the
While man and unable to speak his
languagc
Il was brought oui IN debate that
they are the only remaining tribe cl
North American indiaus which has
scpt its tribal strain absolutely un
mixed. refusing to intermarry wiif
other tribes OF Indians or with IN,
whites.
Representative Sears of Florida
* lainlng that IN iNs. the scmlnol'
hy treaty crded The peninsula ~
Florida to the white people. that q
was then chargcd and has never since
hc"n denied that The while men al
that time made the Indians drunl
and while they we're IN that condition
hoy signed the trraty since then
they have been inshcd further and
further from civilization iill they arr
now hvIng IN The great svampg that
have made Florida known cyerywhns
Funds hitherto appropriated for
these Indians by congress are said 20
have been spent in Investigation. and
the charge was made that the IN
sesligation was conducted by one who
aid not even understand the language
Of the Indians. and could not aSccr.
tain their views or wishes.
Tho discussion arose over a motion
of Representative Walsh 20 reduce
frcm SEQ 600 10 sinoeo an Item IN the
indian bin for their relief. and MS
motion WAS voted down Concession
was made that the government IA un.
der no legal Obligation 10 aaslst thes,
indians but that I, is rs moral duty
10 do SO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-06-06
GRANVILLE w. DUNNIcA

Another good man has been called
to his reward Granville W Dumlca
passed beyond June at bis residence.
$50 East Springer this city. after an
illness lasting six months.
Grandpa Dunnica was rrand old
man OF the old school. lie was ~ a
kind and loving nature and had a
host Of friends among both young aud
old
Born In Marion. Cole county. MIS-
souri. April 6. fss2. he was n years
OF age at the time OF bis death lie
served In the Civil war on the side
of the Confcdersey. under General
Sterling Price. tie "old Missouri Wal
Horse" He Is survived by his widow
daughter. Mrs. ". y. Derwin. two
sons, George r. OF this city. and Ad-
olson A.. Of Memphis. Tennessee.
Services were held at the residence
at -four O'Clock Thursday. June ). Rev
n. o. Callahan Of the Methods
church. South. conducted the services
In,erment was made in sammit View
cemetery
Many beautiful floral offerings wer'
laid on tie bier by loving friends an'
relatives and acquaintance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-06-06
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of tho dlsraKc.
Caiarrh ls local disease. greatly in
flnenced By constitutional conditions
and IN order 10 cure Il YOU must take
an internal remedy. Halls Cafarfb
Medicine Is taken internally and acts
thru the blood on tho mucous surface
Of the system. Halls caiarrh Medicine
was prescribed by one of The beaf
physicians In fiis country for years
X is composed OF some OF fhe hpxt
fonics known combined with some of
tho best blood purifier. The perfect
combination Of the ingredients IN
Halls Catarrh Medicine is whag pro
duens such wonderful results In ca
iarrhal conditions Send for iessimon-
ials. free
" J. CHENEY & co. Props. Toledo,
10
All Druggists. 7Sc.
Halls Family pills for constipation