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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-30
Sent 1.o7s Workers Overseas.

The Knights sent 1,075 workers
overseas out Of total number OF
.7,414 applicants. New York state led
with 292. Massachusetts supplied
116, Illinois 90, Pennsylvania 81, Con.
necticut 40, Indiana SO. Every state in
the union was represented in the over
seas ranks Of the K. of c.
The total amount expended by the
Knights on free creature comforts
during the year was within few dol
lars of $1,000 900, an amount said to
be greater than that spent for SINH
lar purpose by all the other organiza-
tons, participating in the United War
Drive fund combined. This includes
the comforts distributed on transports
by the los Knights of Columbus secre-
taries engaged in transport work. The
sum represents goods purchased in
this country Overseas the Knights
purchased vast quantities OF supplies
for free distribution. Items included
in the list are 900,000,000 beef cubes,
618, 100000 cigarets, 3,750,000 pipes,
546,861 pounds of pipe tobacco, 3,O00,-
600 pounds of candy.
For collection, care and general ad.
ministration of their funds the
knights spent S16G,616.76, 2.63 per
cent of entire disbursements, sum
exceeded by the total discounts &C
cruing from prompt payment Of mer
chandise bills.
The money expended during the
year by the knights from their pre-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
CLUB CARRYING JAPS
CAUSING MUCH ALARM

SEOUL, April 10. (By the Associated
Press. LEO A. Bergholz, of the Amer
lean consulate here, has made inquiry
of the Korean government general rel
alive to the appearance IN the streets
Of Japanese civilians armed with heavy
clubs, suggesting such practice might
be dangerous to foreigners. He de-
clnred II the armed civilians were at
tached to the police force they should
be so designated and IL they were not,
the practice should be abandoned, and
expressed fear II such action were not
taken foreigners might adopt meas
ures for self-protection. which might
bring about an undesirable situation.
In its reply the government general
admitted the Japanese were armed, but
said they had done 50 TO protect them.
selves against the Koreans. 1t said
the civilians were not attached to the
police force, but gave assurance the
government general would do it's best
to prevent abuse Of the practice.
Seventy-one persons charged with en-
gaging In demonstrations have been
tried and sentenced to prison for terms
OF from six months to three years. 1t
is reported the police are attempting
to force merchants to keep their shops
pen at Shingishu, on the Manchurian
frontier,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

These men have stood ready a hundred
times 10 give their lives. TO make those
AZ homo safe and free from what hap
pCned to Belgium. There Is work
aplenty 10 do, Crops need to be raised
to feed starving millions; lumber and
minerals nus he wrested from mother
earth In greater quantities than ever
before Besides the regular chSnnels
or commercial activities, new ventures
must be started, Now is the time to
start them.
The peace treaty Is soon to be a
fact. Anticipate things a little. Mr.
Employer, Mr., Capitalist. Mr.. Manu-
facturer, Mr., Business Man. Take some
OF that idle capital that Is dormant in
the banks, Start new things which
will put the clear brains and strong
arms Of these boys back into the liv-
ing life Of the greatest era of pros
pertty In the history Of the world
which is soon to come.
The News Scimitar will aid in the
biggest drive for the unemployed in
the history or the city by cooperating
with the government in trying to list
opportunities for the boys,
II you have a place for a soldier boy
fill out and cut out the blank below and
mail II today to Tho News Scimitar
Employment Bureau. II you haven't
a place, make one and fiji out the
blank,
The data gained by this paper will
be turned over to tho United States
employment service, and in many cases
the soldier will DO placed in remunera-
tive work sooner than he might have
been otherwise,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

ing obstacles, notably the Saar valley,
the Rhine frontier, the Adrlatic issue
and n number OF lesser issues which
are still short Of final agreement.
The text OF the r~eparations clause, as
finally approved by the council OF four,
specifics that enemy countries must
admit responsibility for all loss and
damage to allied and associated na-
lions and their citizens due to unjustl-
fable aggression,
Tho council Of four reached an agree
ment yesterday afternoon On tho Saar
valley. The agreement leaves sOver.
eighty over the valley unchanged, but
accords to France. free Of duty, suffici-
ent coal for the l0rrain industry and
to replace tho production OF tho mines
destroyed In the Lens mining district
with the privilege to the Germans Of
restoring the Lens mines and thus re-
lieying the Saar valley OF that charge.
This agreement removes one OF the
most difficult obstacles to the conclu-
sion Of peace,
President Wilson left the white
House after the meeting Of the cOun-
ell OF four yesterday for the first time
since his fitness. with Rear Admiral
Gfayson, his personal physician, he
motored about town in n limousine,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
beginning May /, 1921,

Thus, two of the great obstacles In
tho path Of the rapid attainment of
a have been removed and the period
Of extreme tension over the inaction
and the failure to secure tangible re-
suits is Succeeded, by revived conf
deuce over the advance made toward II
permanent settlement.
How far these results are due to
tho intimations conveyed by the sum-
monlng to France OF tho United States
transport George Washington by Presi-
dent Wilson Is only cOnJectural, But
It is at least a coincidence that the
main difficulties began to dissolve from
the time that this decision became
known.
The exact nature or these difficult
ties are not disclosed, Friends Of the
president maintain that they were
largely Of q minor character, not In
volving large principles, though the
presidents adherence to his IA points
as the rigid limitation OF he scope OF
action appears to have run all through
the deliberations during the tense period
Of the last few days.
While the stension has been greatly
reduced, 1t is not entirely removed as
much depends on the continuation of
progress with respect to the remain
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
NEW ARMY
PLAN TO Tighten
PRISONERS TERMS
Colonel Hunt Has in Force
System Whereby Man
Under Sentence Can Rejoin
Command by Good Conduct.

NEW YORK, April 10.--Heavy court
martial sentences OF life Imprisonment
or such terms as 20 and 80 years are
reduced to a minimum Of months by
a plan permitted under army regula-
lions which has been introduced into
the disciplinary barracks at Governors
Island by the commandant, Col. John
e, Hunt. ""7
There are between 600 and 700 pris-
cners at present in the barracks. Some
Of the men are from overseas and about
half are serving sentences for mill
tary offenses, including one life term,
several OF 70 years and a few for less
mean was explained by Col. Hunt,
In practice" he said, men serving
10, 20. 80 years or life sentences, are
really sentenced to in~determInate terms.
When q man comes mere we make q
careful investigation OF his whole life
from boyhood. All the circumstances
involving his ~offense are reviewed and
II his general conduct Is and has been
good, he al apply for restoration af-
rarely, II ever, refused and within six
months from the time he was convicted
he may rejoin his regiment to COM
plete his service and receive an honor
able discharge.
There has been O good deal OF
criticism OF the severe sentences I'M
posed by courts martial, but / believe
1t has been largely due to the public
misunderstanding the facts. Such sen
fences have been imposed purely be-
cause Of their deterrent effect and |
am convinced they have saved thou
sands Of young men from getting into
trouble"
The extraordinary small proportion
Of men convicted OF serious o~ffenses
in the American army was emphasized
by Col. Hunt.
out Of about 1900, 900 men who
Joined the c%olors," he said, there are
only about 5000 In the three military
prisons at Leavenworth, Alcatraz and
here. Under the draft system we got
into the army a great number Of men
with criminal records In civil life. We
know 5000 of these by name and half
Of hat number are included In the
5000 now in the three military pris-
ons."
One OF the principal features of the
rehabilitation scheme introduced into
Fort Jay under Col. Hunt is the "honor
system" Two companies have been
formed Of prisoners with good records
and these men are put on their honor
without any interference from the
prison officials. They occupy a bar
racks apart from the fort, work un-
der their own noncommissioned off
GERS and even detail their own guards.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
SUCCESS CROWNS
SEWANEE EFFORTS
Unofficial Reports From
Alumni Workers Tell of
Good Results.

While no official report has yet been
made by the teams In the field seeking
to secure $50, 900 in Shelby and Fayette
counties as this districts quota OF the
million-dollar endowment fund being
raised in 16 Southern states for the
University of the South at Sewanee, 1t
was stated unoffictally by several of the
alumni who are actively engaged in the
campaign that success has already been
noted, The campaign was launched
Wednesday morning and the first Of
Ilcial reports on progress will be made
Saturday afternoon at a meeting of the
teams In the Guaranty Bank building,
on Madison avenue.
Wednesday afternoon the teams of
alumni were augmented by a special
team of women who are lovers of
Sewanee. These ladies win work espe-
cially In appealing to churchwomen of
the Episcopal parishes in Memphis and
the two counties,
The workers are all asking the alumni
and friends Of the university and COM
m%unicants of the Episcopal church in
the district to give Liberty bonds in
order to enable the university to have
a sufficiently large endowment to en-
able 1t to operate without the danger
OF mourning Indebtedness In the future
as II mas had to do in the past years of
its labors.
The Episcopalians are being appealed
to as stockholders In the institution, for
Sewanee is owned and controlled by the
Episcopal dioceses of Is Southern states,
The alumni are being approached from
the standpoint of their ever-present love
for their alma mater. The much
vaunted "Sewanee spirit" is in evidence
among the teams in the field, and
while 1t Is hoped to wind up the local
campaign within one weeks time, yet
no limit has been set and the workers
are determined to stick to the Job until
1t Is completed. Gen. Leonard Wood, of
the United States army, himself an
alumnus of Sewanee, and who Is in ac-
tive charge of the entire campaign for
the million dollars all over the South,
is keeping In constant touch with the
local alumni and urging them on to
more active work toward the goal set.
While the appeal is being made to
Episcopalians, alumni and known
friends of Sewanee only by the workers,
yet 1t is believed that there may be
others in Shelby and Fayette counties
to whom the name of Sewanee is well
known and who might desire to help a
bit in the work of endowlng that in
stitution-the only one OF higher educa-
ton operated by the Episcopal church
south of the Mason and Dixon line. To
such the alumni is asking that they
communicate by letter or phone with
Frank Hayden, president of the Guar
anty Bank and Trust company, Mem
phis, who Is treasurer, and he will ar
range to receive the subscription, large
or small, which will be received with
sincere thanks by the university and the
alumni In this district.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
MARYLAND TOWN HAS
BIG FACTORY BLAZE

HAGERSTOWN, Md, April 1O.-Fire
today destroyed the p, L. Richard build
ing, a large three-story brick structure
here, occupied by the Hagerstown Cap
company, manufacturers Of bottle caps,
and the Rupp Manufacturing company,
makers Of baskets and machine parts,
The total loss was estimated at $l7o,-
900, OF which the two manufacturing
concerns suffered to the extent of
SIS, 900 each, the loss on the building
being placed at 800, 600, all fully insured,
The police and firemen believe this
fire and one two hours earlier, which
slightly damaged the building occu-
pied by Rohrer Bros, dealers In agri-
cultural implements, were OF incendt-
airy origin.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Stop Itching Skin

There is n safe, dependable treat.
ment that relieves itching torture and
skin irritation almost instantly and
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Ask anydruggistf for a 35cor ST. bottle
ofZemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, pimples,
blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
A little Zemo, the penetrating, salts
flying liquid, is all that is needed, for it
banishes most skin eruptions, makes
the Skin soft, smooth and healthy
The E. W. Rose Co, Cleveland, O.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
MAJOR FOUND
DEAD FROM SUICIDE

NEW ORLEANS, April 1O.-Guy C.
Fenner, 3S, former major in the army,
and sugar plantation owner, was found
oner declared Mr.. Fenner committed
suicide by shooting himself through the
head with n S8-caliher revolver. His
wife, who Is doing war work In New
York, was notified.
He was q brother OF Chas. Z. Fenner,
dean OF the law school, Tulane univer-
sity, No reason for the act is known
by the family. 1t was announced.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Foley NdneyPM

tone up weak, inactive, sluggish kidneys
and help rid the body ofpoisons. With
kidneys aud bladder properly functionini. APP
aud health. strength and enersy come 90 q
natural result.
C. 2. Reynolds. Elmira. N. Y, writes, Three
M" I u .""ss.rsia "n,IS ~, ~os
We read OF Foley Kidney Pills, 60 cent Tor
some and commenced taking them. In q Few
days | waS up out OF bed and upon keeping the
treatment up for come time | wac able to % Ia
work. Since then I have had no more back
aehes and no trouble with my Kidneys"
Sold everywhere.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
u. S. STUDENTS DINED
BY LONDON BRANCH

LONDON, April 10, British wireless
service THE British branch OF tho
American University union in Europe
entertained at dinner 400 Of 1000 Amer
lean university students who formed a
part OF tho United States army and
who have been detached to study at
British universities and Institutions.
Guests were seated by colleges, OF
which 2S were represented, and the
feature OF the evening was songs and
yells OF those institutions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
CONGRESS TO OPEN.

BUENOS AIRES, April 1O.-The Lat
in-American socialist gre will
open Its session here April 20, Peru,
Bolivia, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay
sending delegates from socialist parties
as well as representatives Of labor or
ganizations. The congress will DIS
cuss the Tacana-Arica controversy be-
tween Peru and Chile, hours Of labor,
wages, free trade, arbitration, dlsarma-
ment and the exploitation Of labor by
foreign capital,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
NEGROES CHARGED WITH
ASSAULT, TAKEN TO JAIL

COLUMBUS, Miss, April 10. (Spl)-
Jeff Robinson, a negro who last Fri
day night stabbed Leroy Wood, son OF
former Policeman viii Wood, and Jesse
Billups, another negro, who was i'm
plicated In the recent shooting Of James
Keenum, a young white boy, have been
taken to Aberdeen, Miss. and lodged
in Jail.
Both assaults were freely discussed,
and public sentiment was so strong
against the negroes that Sheriff wiz
liams thought 1t best to get them out
of Columbus. While Billups did not
when the shot was fired, but refuses
to disclose the name of the guilty
party,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
TANKS HELL TO WELCOME
GEN. WOOD TO ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, April 1O.-Twenty cam
ouflaged tanks, similar to those used
at the front, paraded through the bust.
ness section today as part of a recep-
ton in honor Of Maj Gen. Leonard
Wood, commander of the central de-
partment Of the army, who is in st.
Louis in the interest of the coming
Victory loan campaign. The tanks
were operated by returned soldiers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
ALLEGED AUTO THIEVES
TAKEN TO BlRM NGHAM

COLUMBUS, Miss, April 10. (spl)-
Matthews Mcdowell, Ormond Moore,
Frank DAWN and S. b. Funderburk,
the four young men recently arrested
here on the charge OF having stolen
an automobile from the Metropolitan
Taxicab company In Birmingham, have
been taken back to that city. They
will be tried on the charges Of assault
ing Clay FELTON,, the chauffeur, and
stealing his car.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
y Bad Feet-Bdd Temper \


An irritable and impatient disposition are
usually found with people whose nervous
systems are constantly disturbed by foot
:. misery Yet it is a mystery why anyone
, : should try to endure aching. burning, ten
'-der. sweating or calloused feet when imme-
date relief and permanent results can be
no easily and positively obtained. Your
W druggist or foot doctor will tell you
that the Cal-o-cide foot-bath treatment SIM
ply works wonders for bad feet, bringing
results with the first application. A pack.
age of Cal-o-cide costs only a quarter and
It also contains little plasters specially
: made for removing stubborn cofns. Start
today to enjoy foot comfort and a happy
n~ature.-Adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
BODY BROUGHT
BACK ABOARD VESSEL

NEW YORK, April 1O.-The steam
ship Eastern Light arrived here today
from Rotterdam carrying the body Of
Representative w. p. Borland, Of
Kansas City, Mo-, who died in France
from pneumonia while visiting the re-
gion occupied by American troops.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
TWELVE TANKS TO OPEN
BOSTON LOAN CAMPAIGN

BOSTON, April 10.-Twelve camou-
flaged Whippet tanks. manned by 352d
overseas tank corps members, will pa
rade through the business section Sat
urday rs the opening feature of the
Victory Liberty loan campaign. The
tanks will be under military escort
and accompanied by q band.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
DECIDE KAISER MUST
Be TRIED AS WAR CRIMINAL

PARIS, April 10. (y the Associated Press)-The responsibility
of the German emperor for the war and the means for bringing him
to trial by one of the allied governments, probably Belgium, have been
definitely determined upon by the council Of four. This follows the
definite decision o n the terms Of reparaton for war damages, whereby
$1,000, 100000 must be paid within the next two years, and an inter
allied commission assess The remaining damage for a period Of 80 years.
hauipDipu My 1901
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
E~X-HUNGARlAN WAR
MINISTER ENDS LIFE

LONDON. April l0.-Count Festetics,
formerly Hungarian minister OF war in
tho cabinet Of Count Michael Karolyi,
has committed suicide according to a
German wireless message.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

THE man or woman afflicted with
i backachc, swollen muscles, stif
Joints, rheumatic pains o T other symptom
Of kidney trouble 10 entitled 70 Sympsthy
and should have help.
Nature gives early warning Of kidney
trouble by %pufiness under eyes. spots
before the eyes, dry mouth. biliousness,
weakness and pale, waxy, dry skin.
II is unwise to neglect the slightest
symptom Of kidney trouble. Give the kidneys
the hello they are calling for.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
DESTROY STATUES.

PARIS, April 10. (By the Associated
Press. )--During a Polish celebration at
Posen the statues of Bismarck and
william /. were destroyed, according to
a dispatch received last night,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
This Frees Your Skin
From Hair Or Fuzz
(Toilet Tips.)

The method here suggested for the
removal of s%uperfluous hair is quick
and certain and unless the growth is
extremely stubborn, q single applica-
ton does the work. Make a stiff paste
with some powdered delatone and
water; apply this to the hairy surface
and after about 2 minutes rub 1t off,
wash the skin and the hairs are gone.
To avoid disappointment, be sure your
druggist sells you delatone. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
TRANSPORT LANDS MEN
OF 10Th DIVISION

BOSTON, April 1O.-The transport
Mongolia landed 400 artillerymen Of
the 26tk division here today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Reduce Weight

\. II you wish to reduce steadily, yet eat
candy, ice cream, etc. get a small box
If oil Of korein at the druggists. Follow
the directions. Absolutely safe, guaran-
teed method OF becoming thin. No self
starving; you become slender gracefully.
ylvacious. mentally and physically alert
glad you're alivel Reduction guaran-
teed 10 to 60 pounds or no cost to you!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
ESQ MORE SOLDIERS Will
NEED Jobs PROBLEM GROWS

More than 500 Memphis soldiers will
be back within a week. Forty per
cent Of these will need aid in secur-
ing jobs. This viii be the biggest job
yet for all agencies engaged in the
work OF getting the returned fighters
back into civilian life.
More than a hundred Memphis boys
OF the 18th artillery, Battery A, are
back. At least 900 Of the li6th will be
here within a week and more are still
to come when the line men from the
120th infantry and other units arriving
almost DAILY, return,
Never before have the Of
the United States employment service
been so taxed to get the soldier boys
jobs. Statistics show that GO per cent
Of men discharged from the army step
into positions without aid. Thus 40
per cent Of the men are compelled to
turn for aid in getting employment
and most Of them have to be taken
care OF by the United States employ
ment service. Memphis therefore will
have tC care for more than $50 men
in a week.
Appeal to Employers,
Business men have heen taxed a
great deal during and after the fight
ing. Patriotic appeal after appeal has
been made from all quarters TO get the
soldier boy a Job. The problem has
passed the stage Of mere patriotic APP
peal. 1t is face to face with tho eco
nomio facts, A body Of montreal,
red blooded men-capable Of work
hard work-any kind Of work are here.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Rheumatism

,s completely washed out OF the system
by the celebrated shivar Mineral Water.
Positively guaranteed by m~oney-back
offer. Tastes fine; costs a trifle, De.
Iiyered anywhere by our Memphis
agents, oliver innie Co. Phone them
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

Wanted to buy important ex-
amples by prominent Ameri-
Address.
can and European artists.
H. Young, $40 Fifth Av., New York
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

II this should meet the eyes Of a wife.
drink, unable to overcome this ruinous
habit, she may. obtain information Of 3
method by which legions OF drinkers have
been freed from the curse onickly and
with delightful benefit in their health.
efficiency and happiness. This ]informs.
tion Will be sent IN plain envelope on
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Show others this advertisement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
1919
Cole Aero Eight

Six passenger driven 600 miles;
practically brand-new; was accepted In
e exchange for Anniversary Apperson
r Eight. Can be seen at Commercial
Motor Car Co. For demonstration
phone w. &. BARRSE. Main 2464.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

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