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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
FINAL TREATY Of
PEACE NEXT ITEM
FOR PARIS ENJOYS
Entente Powers Plan to Take
Up Formal Negotiations
With Huns as Soon as Rus
sian Problem Is Solved.

PARIS, Feb. IS. (By the Associated
Press. Some of the entente powers
are planning, as soon as the Russian
problem now before the supreme coun-
Gil OF the peace conference, Is disposed
OF, and a few more hearings are ao-
corded representatives OF small nations,
to take up the larger problem of a
treaty of peace, The state of public
sentiment in America, England, AUS
tralia and Canada has impressed their
representatives here. Of the necessity OF
taking steps to return the soldiers
home, which can not be accomplished
entirely In advance OF the conclusion
of the peace treaty.
The French government Is fully aware
OF this feeling and expresses Its SYM
pathy with the motives that underlie
II, but there are fears of dangerous
complications and failure to realize the
necessary fruits Of victory II there is
undue haste in the conclusion OF a
treaty of peace. France Is insisting
upon compliance with armistice de-
mands for the return of much property
taken by the Germans, principally in
long time and some of the entente coun-
tries believe II should not be permitted
to delay the signing OF the treaty,
Answering French objections that a
long time may be consumed in arrang-
ing the boundaries of new states carved
out OF enemy countries, advocates OF
immediate peace declare such readjust-
ments as are necessary can proceed
after the signing Of the peace treaty
They say Germany, Austria, Turkey and
Bulgaria should simply be required to
sign treaties relinquishing such parts
OF their former territories as are re-
quired to form new states and rectify
old boundaries. II is held 1t Is no con-
Germ OF those nations what disposi-
ton the entente, through peace cou-
ference commissions q" the supreme
council, makes of such territories
The same powers hold there should be
no delay because OF indemnities, 1t is
impossible to ascertain the exact detail
of the damage inflicted during the war
and they argue that lump sums should
be agreed upon and placed in the peace
treaty on the basis OF the fairly COM
prehensive examinations already made
by agents of the entente powers Fig
ures in possession of experts of the
peace conference are believed to give
q close approximation OF the total sum
Germany is able to pay. 1t is believed
the aTmistico Just concluded is not
broad enough y to be developed safely
into a definite treaty Of peace rA
No feasible plan for settling the Rua-
sian question Mas develotea During xhe
tive Days Of bearings KiMsH 4la .sats u 5c Ss
by the supreme war council. The effort
will be resumed today but the weight
OF opinion in the council seems opposed
to any plan involving the use of force
or an extension Of present military ac-
ttiyities. even II the Prinkipo conference
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
FREER ACTION FOR
RAILWAYS ADVOCATED

i WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.--paniel Will
lard, president OF the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, testified today before the
senate interstate commerce committee
that experience in the war showed rail-
roads under private ownership and sub
ject always to governmental regulation
should be authorized to do whatever
would be done in the public interest
under government ownership and op-
Grafton, or Is actually being done under
federal control and operation.
Mr. Willard contended railroads un-
der private management had not broken
down during the war, and that both
private operation and federal regula-
ton, which he said had proved success
full should be continued.
1T has been clearly shoYn, however"
he added, that system of regulation
designed fof peace-time conditions did
not function properly In time Of war
and tho government assumed control OF
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18

the railroads and proceeded TO run
them as II there were no restrictive
laws or regulations"
Mr.. Willard opposed government
ownership. extension OF the present
control until 1884, and the plan OF CO.
operative operation advanced by the
four hrotherhoods. He said he be-
leved II the five-year extension plan
was carried out, government ownership
would be inevitable.
Discussing proposals TO insure larger
returns TO labor, Mr.. willard said he
did not favor division OF excess profits
with labor,
II believe thoroughly in good wages, q
he Raid, "and II man does work Of
unusual value he should receive un-
usual reward, but the two should 20 to-
gether."
He referred to his own rise from an
unskilled lahorer at the are OF IS in
discussing the opportunities which he
said were open TO railway employees
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
B0fah Refuses TO Be Z-resent at Wilson Dinner
KANSAS GOVERNOR
FAILS TO GET PROBE
A. OF YANKS' LOSSES

WASHINGTON, Feb, iS.-Cougres-
sional investigation of losses among
Kansas and Missouri troops Of the S5th
division in the Argonne fighting, which
Gov. Allen, Of Kansas. charged were
unnecessarily heavy because OF inef-
ficiency and lack Of artillery, will 20
over until the next session Of congress.
Coy, Allen completed the presentation
OF his request for an inquiry to the
house rules committee today and the
committee In executive session decided
that the time was too short to permit
a comprehensive Inquiry at this session.
chairman Pou said a general inquiry
into the whole conduct Of the war prob
ably would be ordered by the next con-
gress.
More letters and reports OF officers
ana men overseas were submitted today
by Gov, Allen, Gov, Allen declared
there had been needless sacrifice Of
American soldiers during the 70 hours
before the signing OF the armistice
of course 1t Is well-known fact
that the fighting continued up to II
o'clock of Nov, Il" said the governor
1T seemed that they were eager to get
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
better MARKETS
FOR ALL PRODUCTS
G. of @. Market Division and
Butter, Egg and Poultry
Assn. will Cooperate.

The new market division of the farm
development bureau OF the Chamber OF
Commerce has begun to function with
the making of arrangements for a joint
meeting of the members OF the Tri-
State Butter, Egg and Poultry associa-
ton and the farm development bureau
committee Of the Chamber OF Com
merce to take DIP the question Of better
marketing OF poultry ana eggs in Ten
nessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. The
meeting will be held before the end
of the week at time to be set by G.
T. McCabe, secretary ana treasurer OF
the association.
Arrangements for this meeting Is a
manifestation of the policy of the mar
keting division outlined at meeting
of H. o. Pate, the marketing director
with committee from the farm bu-
reau composed OF DR.. TAFT Butler
Charles j. Haase, George r. James and
A. l.. Parker 'on Monday afternoon. In
so far as 1t is possible the marketing
division will work for improved mar
kets through the buyers association
the county agricultural agents and
country merchants.
This plan was adopted upon the sug-
geation OF A.. l.. Parker who believes
that the success Of the marketing di-
vision win be expedited IL the co-opera.
ton Of buyers Is quickly secured.
y HS WOIh lHtOu6h tAC SphptAy
chants was discussed by the committee
as of especial Importance and an effort
will be made to secure better markets
for the country merchants, in order
that he may by getting higher prices
for the stuff he accumulates by pur-
chase from the farmers in his district
pay more liberal prices to the farmer
The cooperation Of the Cotton States
Merchants association will be secured
in this work. ...
Mr.. Pate stated Tuesday that he had
been told during conference with
officials Of the Memphis Wyoming
stockyards that they have greatly inn
proved their facilities for handling live
stock in Memphis and would like the
assistance of the bureau in acquaintine
the farmers OF the tri-states with the
situation. This stockyards is said to
have established connections with East
ern packing houses, which, with the
local buyers and representatives oi
Western feeders, have created an
every day market. Nothing now has
to remain on the yard more than day
1t Is said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18

as close, to Germany as possible, But
everyone knew when tho 72 hours was
given Germany for signing the armi-
stice that the terms would he accepted,
That then was 4 needless sacrifice Of
life.
'"rhe Germans were retreating under
fire, hut their flro was very effective
and IN a very. deadly fashion,
Gov, Allen said the British and French
armies also were advancing al the same
time. In reply to a question, he said
II had been stated that American losses
were greater than those of the allied
armies, but that he was unable to say
whether this was true,
The governor also appeared before the
senate military committee and repeated
IN part his statement OF yesterday re-
gardng the Sbth division.
What Is the purpose OF these dis
closures, we won the fight, didn't we?'
asked Senator Kirby, OF Arkansas,
Democrat, interrupting the governor
The purpose is to find out why all
this ordnance that we paid for did not
arrive IN time he replied, we won
the battle, hut We won II with ter
rible loss"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
MRS. TATE FUNERAL IS
WEDNESDAY MORNING

The funeral for the late Mrs, Mary
Clay Tate, aged TO- who died Monday
night at her home, 1853 South Lauder.
dale street, after q short illness OF
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Ser
vices viii Ae conducted at the home,
followed by interment in Elmwood.
Mrs. Tate, whose home formerly was
In Nashville had resided in Memphis
for practically 80 years She was the
widow Of the late r. G. Pate. Surviving
Galen, Mike O., Clarence W, Alvin f.,
Talbot r., Addison L. Tate and Mrs.
Waddel Fields.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
STORAGE CHARGES ON
FREIGHT ARE DOUBLED

Storage charges on freight shipments
OF less than carload lots were doubled
by an order of the federal railroad ad-
ministration which became effective
Feb. IT,
Beginning az hours after shipments
cents per hundred pounds per day
for the first five days and cents per
hundred for each subsequent day. Tho
former minimum charge of cents Is
Increased to Is cents, II shipment ia
delivered within five days, and 50 cents
days.
Extension of time ia allowed con-
signees located az interior points
Shipments for consignees located at
interior points over 10 miles and not
over 20 miles from the station shall be
allowed 1--WE days; 20 miles and not
over 80 miles, 10 days; over 30 miles
Is DAYS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
OLD MAN MAY GET
OVER PISTOL SHOT

Just tired OF living, was the reason
given by Monroe Purcell age 81 years,
IS North Third street, who was con-
sidered as recovering Tuesday at the
General hospital, from a bullet wound
in the lungs, self-inflicted.
Purcell is a veteran OK the white
wings of the Memphis street depart
ment He shot himself before dawn
Sunday while alone IN his room. Moth
ing was known of the old mans at
tempt at self destruction until he was
discovered by chance Monday night by
John Crowell and ". Starr, members
of the street department, who also lived
at SO North Third street,
The old man had written a note In
a rambling style to the effect that
natural gas abounded in Memphis and
should be piped so the poor could use
H. Policemen are of the opinion that
PurcePs mind is upset on certain sub
jeets,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
CLOSES LECTURE SERIES.

With the lecture Tuesday night at
the Y, M. C.. A. on More Taffy and
Less Epltaphy," DR.. II. w. Sears will
close his series of talks In Memphis.
His lecture to be given Tuesday night
has been heard by more than half a
million people and is considered one
of his best. The lecture will be for
the benefit of the Christian Endeavor
society OF the Central Cumberland Pres
byterian church. DR. Sears interested
a large audience Monday night at the
church, when he took as his topic,
Don't Worry
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
MACHINE GUN BOYS
May STOP AT MEMPHIS

WASHINGTON, Feb IS. (Spl. "A
special request has been made on Sec
retary OF War Baker by Congressman
Fisher to route the returning Tennessee
troops SO that Company A, 18th ma
chine gun battlion may pass through
and spend "a hours in Memphis No
reply has been received to this request,
but Congressman Fisher is confident it
will be granted No definite assurance
has been given that any Of the Tennes-
see troops may be routed through Mem
phis, but ii is believed these men will
he 80 routed as the organization Ia dis
tinctly OF Memphis origin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
LEADER IS IMPROVED

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 1s.-The
condition OF Col. Bennett II. Young, OF
Louisville, KY, past. commander In
chief of the United Confederate Veter-
ans, who is i'll here, was reported as
much improved today Col. Young was
stricken here several days ago while
en- route to Naples, Fla, and his ply
sician states he probably will be able
TO continue the trip at an early date,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18

paper sent Shogi Osato, Japanese pho
togF ABheri who was doing some very
Artistic photography and was the rage
| hi society picture making. ~ h ss
Il fell In love with him that first
day, Mrs. Osato said after they were
| married.
After the elopment the Fitzpatrick
family council. was convened. Then
Mrs, Fitzpatrick went to the bungalow
to call on her daughter and her new
son in law. Mr.. Fitzpatrick did not ac-
company her. a5 ~.-. ..
II do not care what people say; con-
yentions do not trouble me II my con-
science says ! am doing right" says
Mrs. osato.
"He has promised to take me to ia
pan, and I have the most wonderful
new kimono."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18

Tcnnessee--Fair; Wednesday fair In
east, increasing cloudlness IN west
Mississippi-Falr, warmer Wednesday.
Arkansas Warmer, cloudy, Wednes-
day cloudy, rain in west, warmer.
Alabama-~Fair; warmer Wednesday,
Kentucky--Fair; Wednesday fair In
cast. increasing otoudiness in west.
l4ouisiana--Fair warmer In west.
somewhat warmer Wednesday,
Okiahoma--Warmer. increasing cloud
mess; Wednesday rain, colder IN west
East Texas-Partly cloudy, warmer;
Wednesday local rains, warmer in east
West Texas-Rain in south. rain or
snow In north, warmer; wednesday
cloudy snow In Panhandle, colder.
Virginia, North and south Carolina
Fair, little change in temperature
Georgia--Fair, except rain in extreme
south; slightly warmer Wednesday In
west,
Kansas--Unsettled. with rain Wed
nesday; colder Wednesday in nseentrat
and west
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
nine JURORS QUALIFY
FOR FAY HAZEN TRIAL

Nine jirora had qualified Tuesday
for the Fay u, HaHen murder trial, A
special yenire of 20o. men was sum.
lflpned ana st Id probable teRtlAsqMy Will
IL! ESlVS sSs Z IA ysg z Il I lI| u &
CHARGED that Silns WAS IN The alsSljZ
ing car seated with Hiaxen'e Wife and
preparing to leave the city with her,
and self f-defenae, He Is being defended
by Going q MRgevncy and Sas1liel o.
Bates. district states attorney, Is be-
ing aided by Martin Boyd in the prose-
cution.
Hasen 10 also defendant in a $50, 600
damage suit growing out Of the killing
This action was brought by Mrs, Sims
In circuit court, and this trial probably
will follow the criminal trial
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
WOMAN AUT0tST RUNS
DOWN ANOTHER WOMAN

: 1t was first thought that Mrs, W. T.
Brown, Il07 Cummings street, run
down at Main street and Linden ave-
rue by an automobile driven by Mrs
d, b. Gibson. 1906 Forrest avenue, late
Monday afternoon. had suffered serious
injuries
Detectives Brunner and Heckle who
Witnessed the accident, had Mrs Brown
hurriedly taken to St Josephs hospi-
tai, where II was ascertained that she
suffered from shock only and was
quickly revived. She was able TO be
taken home shortly after being re-
ceived at the hospital Mrs. Gibson
was served with a summons by the de-
tectlves to answer to charge of reck-
less by driving an automobile.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
QUIETLY MARRIED,

Miss Anna May Carter, daughter OF
Er. and Mrs. J. NJ Garter of Somer-
Vile, Tenn, and Mr. Ralph II. Lovett,
were quietly married Monday afternoon
at the office of Justice Of the Peace
w. A. Taylor.
After brief trip Fast, Mr.. and Mrs.
|J,ovett will be at home al Town Creek,
Ala
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
No Disregard.

In writing this note and in taking
this course, ! mean no personal dis
respect to or disregard OF the president
| simply find myself in such disagree
ment with him and feel so intensely
concerning the matter that | can noe
do other than candidly advise him OF
the fact"
Senator Poindexter formally gave no.
tiee when the senate met OF his inten-
tlon to speak tomorrow. Senator Bo-
rah said he planned to address the
senate Thursday
Several Republican members Of the
senate committee stated privately 10.
day that they would not regard Them
selves bound by confidence and that
they would accept the presidents invi-
tation with reluctance Senator Fail, Of
New Mexico Is the only minority mem
Der who Is not in Washington
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
PENSIONS FOR FrREMEN

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb IS. fSpl.)
Representatives Hanover and Galella
introduced bill Monday afternoon
creating board of pensions Tor mem
hers Of the Memphis fire department.
A bill by Representatives Bell. Nor
gan. Hanover and McCalman authorizes
the county court OF Shelby county to
contrtbsta 10 the salaries OF certain
clerks appointed by the attorney gem
eraL
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
BENSD0RF DIVORCE
MAKES RECORD TIME

A decree ~ divorce was granted IN
First chancery court late Monday 10
irwin Bensdorf against Camille Meyer
Bensdorf. Gates & Martin rspreseuted
Bensdorf and Leo Goodman. fs Bens.
dorf The papers were withdrawn the
day the suit was filed by the attorneys
and two DAYS later the divorce was
granted II is unusual that case IL
filed and disposed OF In such a short
time. The cause of action has been
kept secret bv all parties concerned,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
ARGENTINA ARRANGING
TO MAKE ENGLAND LOAN

, PARIS, Feb 1S,-Negotiations are
under way between Great Britain and
Argentina for an arrangement under
which Argentina would make credit
loan to Great Britain, to be expended
an Argentina in the purchase of food
ktuffs and raw materials, The amount
tnvolved Is not known here. 1t is
Understood similar projects are under
discussion between other entente pow
ers and Argentina
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
CONFERENCE SECRETARY
QUITS 35-YEAR OFFICE

RISoN, Ark, Feb. IS. (SpL)--Lee
McLendon, a Confederate veteran,
OF near this place, at the last session
OF the quarterly conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church, South, ten
dered his resignation as recording
steward, which was accepted. He has
served in this capacity for 35 years.
l.. G. Ackerman, local druggist. was
named to succeed him.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
SAYS SOLICITATION FOR
RED CROSS UNAUTHORIZED

A. r. Jennings, chairman of the
,,Memphis chapter Of the American Red
Cross has issued statement in which
he states that solicitation reported 20
ing on in the city and county for the
Red Cross Is unauthorized Attention
OF the local officials OF the Red Cross
has been attracted by reports OF So
lcitations being made in certain parts
OF tho city,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
TO ROBERTS STAFF.

--Gov Roberts on Monday afternoon
announced the appointment Of the fol-
lowing additional members TO his Of
ficlal staff Brig.-Gen Lapsiey D.
Walker, Chattanooga; Col q, T.
Crouch, Bell Buckle. and Col. Thomas
N. Greer, Sheibyvilles
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
SCHOOLS TO FLY FLAG.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Feb. is. (Spl)
"A measure by Representative Luther
introduced in the general assembly
Monday afternoon makes IL mandaa aory
to fly an American flag over every
schoolhouse In the state OF Tennessee.
Representative Luther is also preparing
bill prohibiting the teaching of the
German language In the schools of the
state +
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
NEARING JURY OUT.

the case Of Scott Nearing, or1e-time col
lege professor and member Of the
American Socialist society, on trial In
the federal court, charged with viola
tion Of the espionage act. retired to de-
liberate on a verdict soon after noon
today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
BISHOP H0SS' CONDITION
REPORTED AS UNCHANGED

MUSKoGEE. okla, Feb. 1S.-The
who has been critically Ill since he was
stricken, with apoplexy Friday night,
was unchanged this morning his ply
stefan said He added that the bishop
may survive for days, or may succumb
at any time
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
Issue Is SquareIy Up to People
y. of Memphis in City Manager
and Pending Public Utilities
Bill. 49,.
CITY AND UTILITIES
HAVE JOINED FORCES
Sentiment of People Will De-
termine If Nashville Board
Fix Car Fare and Gas Rate
in Memphis. IN. ...-.
A BROKEN PLEDGE.

We pledge ourselves unreservedly
to the city manager plan Of govern
ment as proposed by the business
mems committee, and agree to en-
&C. and support legislation to that
end.
r. L. MONTENEGRO.
G. w. MILLER.
A. d. MASON. -.,s-' i"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
ANTIBOLSHEVIKI
TAKE $1,000 MEN

ODESSA, Feb. ts.--The anti. Bolshe
vk army Of Gen. DenlkIne has reached
the Caspian sea, having advanced $50
sersts and captured 81 900 prisoners, 9S
guns and eight armered train.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18
8 y. s. SHIPS ARRIVE

BASEL, Feb ts--Three American
steamers laden with foodstuffs for
Poland arrived at Neufahrwasser. on
the gulf Of Danxig, at noon Monday,
according to DanSig adyicess received
hero
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-18

The reports of the peace conference
to the American public win be dis
semlnated to the newspaper representa-
tives In France by Ray Stannard Baker,
who has been chosen by. the president
to act Ssolely IN this capacity, Although
the matter of publicity during the CON
ference Will be issued by Joint com
munique, prepared by committee rep-
reacnting all the nationa. President VIII
son has arranged through Mr.. Baker TO
issue tn behalf OF the American news
papers all news not embraced In the
official dispatch, Baker is wen known
as newspaper writer and magazine
editor.