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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

ference has not taken anything away from China
and given it to japan. The conference has simply
recognized formally the transfer OF existing Ger
ing that Japan. after she gets fuT possession OF
shantung. is to restore It to China
The important question underlying all this
when viii Japan accomplish the restoration
linquishing political control and merely keeping the
business properties taken from Germany? That is
the only question, and will probably. not be until
Of surety. China viii surrender them back
Germany again. China has been buffed inveigled.
and coerced into surrender Of these holdings before
Germany being ths beneficiary the outcome OF a
squabble in which other powers equally con-
cerned. but less greedy.
Senators in Washington. who seek blame it all
antcipatons that to De, cnly Of the
but the only the peace conference II
appears that the American delegation stood out
quite alone the Shantung question. All the other
powers against them With breath our SEN
ators have held that the president no business
demanding this or that of the European powers
Italy for nstance.-but evidently when the loss of
German territory is involved they certain that
we should have STOOD al a protectorate over China
even against hersef-and though il smash the
peace conference to "smithereens"
America hasn't half as much TO worry over as TO
what japan will do with shantung as it has with
regard 10 the lengths which certain of our SEN
atorial near-statesmen will 20 in monkeying with
international affairs in order 10 mollycoddle the
votes OF the German Americans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23
FAMOUS DATES IN HISTORY,

ONE 1EAR AGO IODA1-The
scene is Camp Taylor. Ky. where so
many South Bend men were con-
verted into soldiers almost over
night Phil Near, Joe Stephenson.
Norman Adler. George Sands. Fred
Wicdman. George HAslanger, VIII
bur Harlin, Louie Wolf Fred Grove.
We editor. and about $50 other local
gents have been members OF the
United States army for almost -
hours. Norm Adler. because he had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23
IN THE EDITORS MAIL.
Somewhere in the west.

oOmtWItIt III IHt WtsN,
July 20, 1919.
Mr. A l. Salisbury,
Stude bakers, City.
Dear Sally: l am coming home at
once although / was not due for
some time yet. have developed a
bad case Of indigestion from not
having The Tower Of Babel for
breakfast each morning. I tried
Grape Nuts but it proved a very
POOR substitute. Look for me any
day now.
Sincerely Yours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23
FOOLISIINIENT.
(By Milton Ralsen

Iby MlILOn haIsen-
In the loudest tone ever invented.
The teacher an answer resented.
He hollered with might:
You dubs were named right,
As students you're stewed and you r
denied"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23
Sincerely Yours.
RAY c. SACkErT

We are planning to have Mr..
Sackett's letter printed on a handbill
and circularize the city just as soon
as we can take time enough from
the reading of The News-Times cap
sule novel series.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

Marshals Joffre and Foch, who. than any
Two other men, perhaps saved civilization. have had
their salaries raised $1,000 they will receive
now almost much American congressman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.

Miss Ruth Hershenow, one of our
neighbors is learning 10 play the
burning of Rome" on the pianner.
Milt Frudenstein joined the club
last night. Milt has been given a re-
ceipt for four years dues, as he
drives a Cadillac. Fred Higgins is
another late addition TO the rapidly
growing membership. There is just
one objection as we see it 10 Mr..
Higgins membership, he is a bit
stou- and the party that rides next
to him has TO spend most of the time
oct on the running board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

Pork now sells 81 $2S a hundred pounds That
Englishman who named his ale-house the Flying
Pig" so long ago bit OF a prophet, what?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

We can't understand for the life
Of US why some enterprising hard
ware dealer doesn't run special
sale on bicycle pumps. with 20 per-
cent off 10 members OF the police
force.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

In naming over the prominent
gents that went TO war with us. VIC
ask the trade to pardon US for over
looking Phil Nicar. Phil got an of
flee job soon as we hit camp, and
they assigned us TO currying mules
We saw him so seldom that we had
clean forgot he was ever in the fuss
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23
NEWS OF THE CITY.

Icy Straight. the hunchback. re-
turned yesterday from a business
trip 10 Chicago. Today was his we'd
ding anniversary. so he brought
home a beer making outfit for his
wife.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

Our new business manager says
some of the cutest things. Just take
Yesterday for instance, she looked
I'D all Of sudden and sez
Why. Wilbur why don't you get
a haircut >"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

Life is just one little raid after
another" asserted Asst Chief of Po-
lice William Cassidy. as nc tiptoed
terday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

Ladies handkerchief. white with hem
stitched and embroidered corners. DC
value, lnterurban Day ......7c
Mems white hemstitched and corded
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

Ladies untrimmed hats at .$l.00
Early. showing of tafeta hats for
beginning Of fall season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-23

border handkerchief, 25c value I9c
All-over embroidered net for waists.
also an lS-inch colored embroidered net
houncing. $3.50 value .95c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
ARE HARDEST HIT

No other business would be hit as hard as these, or have to pay the tax in as many different ways. The lumber po- ple would have to pay the ad valorem the franchise and the license or privilege tax
 Bottlins establishments, of which there are several in Birmingham, would have 10 nav ad valorem, franchise, income ana excess taxes, and one-half of l per cent on each bottle put up. Sid W. Lee ana Crawford Johnson of Birmingham ana bottlers from other parts of the state met with the ways, means and appropria- tions committee and agreed upon sub stitute for this part of the bill. Under this agreement the bottlers will pay cer- tain sum per tank of gas used in their es- establishments instead of one-half of per cent a bottle This, it is said. will bring into the treasury considerable amount of revenue annually, but it will not fall nearly so hard on the bottlers as the proposed bottle tax.
 It has not been definitely decided yet whether there will be any further public hearings before the committee on the coa! and iron ore and income and excess profits sections of the bill. but from tho best information available it is not be- lieved the measure will be reported back to the house in it's present form.
 From sources that claim to be well in- formed it is learned that the state would derive something like s6,0o0ooo year from the income and excess profits clauses of the bill alone. This may be little high, but as these items are said to a mount to approximately $2S, o0o, ,0oo year the tax. beginning with per cent up to 5000 and gradually increasing as in- CT mes and profits increase, it is not prob able that the estimate is far wide of the mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Warning of Approaching
 Crisis Giuen By Street
 RailUay Operators ofU. s.

Guaranty Trust company of New York ascrihed most of the difficulties of the street railways to decf.ne of 50 per cent since 1914 in the purchasing power of a dollar.
 Public authorities facing this situa- tion." he said should not forget that they are holding in their hands the credit of their savings banks, life in- surar ce companies. and investment in- stitutions. If they are going to resu- late utilities and fix earnings. they should establish their credit also"
 Street railroad companies. he said. were about the only utility which the government had not assisted during the war.
 A, H. Ford. an official of the Port land. Me. traction corporation, and C. l.. S Tingley. vice president of tn } American Railways company, operat- ing in Scranton. Altoona and Whining ton, both cited increases in earnings. ranging around 3S and 40 per cent. which resulted from dropping nickel fare and charging passengers and ' cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
CUSTODIAN SELLS
 5 BIG CHEMICAL
 FIRMS AT AUCTION
By Associated Press

New York. July 1S.-Eight thou sand German owned shares of the three chemical companies formerly controlled by the Roessler and Has slacher interest were sold at pub lie auction today by the alien pro- perty custodian to Coffin nnd Com pany, bankers, and the American Aniline products, Inc, for approxi- mateiy $4,OOO,OO0.
 The second highest bid was made by the Liberty Securities company, which was organized by the Liberty National Bank. Shares sold were 601S of total of 16,OOO issued by the Roessler Chemical company, 1860 of the Perth Amboy Chemical company, and 40O0 of the Niagara Electro Chemical company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Summary of the News

l-Bennerx begins fight agatnst tom
 nage and income tax.
 light. AOpponents trying to Kill amend-
 ment permanentiy. @Packers make hard fight and net-
 tie Iowa senator. -Editorial. %Lawyers oppose reduction in num-
 her of tudges.
 Adams corner leased at rental of
 eHz6yO00. 7-welfare werkera lose first point
 h fisht to better conditions. -Society. s-Fors esnpletes week sn stand. 10-1l-Sports. 17-Mar's heAy found near Leaeha-
 poka.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
By Associated Prs.s

Washington, July 1s.-Witnesses testi- flying from their experience in operating traction lines since the beginning of the present era of high pr-ces told the fed erai electric railways commission again today the story of failure to make ends meet in the industry, and renewed the warning of an approaching crisis unless public sentiment permits the general col lection of greater revenues for their services. Manufacturers of electrical rail way equipment joined m the hearings. and gave details of the enhanced costs the companies must bear.
 By securing testimony bearing upon results in Scranton and Altoona, Pa, Portland, Me, and Wilmington, Del, the railways laid before the commission ev- idence designed to show that higher fares had solved the problem in localities where tried. e
 Francis H. Sisson, vice president of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
PERSH|NG H0NORED
 AS BRITISH BEGIN | PEACE CELEBRATION
American Commander Con- fers Distinguished Service Medal on Eighty Brit
 ish Officers
By Associated Press

London, July 1s.-Grent Britain's peace celebration began informally to- day with many ceremonies, mest of J. Pershing and the American troops who will participate in the victory pa rade Saturday. X large part of the population stopped work today and filled the parks nnd streets, watching the many contingents of American, British and allied soldiers and sailors marching about and the prOcessions headed by General Pershing and Mar shaI Foch of France on their wny to various functions in their honor.
 It was chiefly an American day. General Pershings programme be5an with review of American troops in Hyde park where he conferred the dis tinguished service modal on 80 British officers. more than, half of whom were generals. The ceremony was attended by the Prince of Wales, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and other celeb rities.
 The chief event of the day took place at the Guild hall, where the city chamberlain presented sword of honor to General Pershing. At the Guild hall General Pershing delivered an address of thanks for the honors given him.
 After the presentation of the sword General Pershing went to the Mansion house, where he again responded to calls for speech when he appeared on the balcony above square crowded with people He was accompanied by Sir Horace Marshall, the lord mayor of London. and the mayors staff
 A luncheon given in the Mansion house was attended by 300. There were addresses by the lord mayor, Winston Spencer Churchill war sec retary: General Pershing and John w. Davis, American ambassador to Great Britain
 The days programme had as it's last event a dinner in General Pershing' s honor in the parliament building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Republicans Join in
 Applauding Lever
sy A,,.etat.a rrs.s

Washington, July 1s.-Representa- tive Lever. democrat South Carolina, who will resign his seat August i 10 become a member of the farm loan board, was given an ovation by his fellow members today when he a7- peared in the House
 Republicans joined with the demo- crats in applauding MT. Lever.
 In response to the tribute, Mir. Lever said his Is years membership of the House made him leave it with pro- found regards for the body. and with affection for every member" Reply ing, Chairman Haugen of the agricul- ture committee. of which MT. Lever .s the ranking democratic member, said that his retirement was matter of ra- gret to all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
FRENCH GOVERNMENT TN MINORITY AFTER VOTE IS ANNOUNCED
By Associated Prs.s

Paris, July 1S.-In a vote in the chamber of deputies this evening, following interpellations of the high cost of living, the government was in the minority by fourteen votes.
 The.issue arose over the order of thes day. The government ac- ceptcG thnt of peputy Degard, which implied confidence in the government, hut the chamber adopted by vote of 227 to 21s resolution presented by M.Augag- ncur, former minister of marine, which the government had rejected.
 After the vote announcement was made in the lobby of the chamber of deputies by M. Boret, food minia- ter, said that he would resign his portfolio. but that he was the only member of the cabinet affected by the vote. Premier CIemencenu, how ever, will decide what will be the attitude of the government.
 The general polio, CT the govern ment did not come up during the debate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Defendants Confess And
 Lynching Trial Is Ended


 months hard labor Joe Underwood. conspiracy, $200 fine; Ira and Robert Underwood, both under age. conspiracy. $10o fine.
 In procuring convictions of those who participated in the mob, Baldwin be- comes the first county in Alabama to obtain conviction in case where white man was connected with lynch ing.
 Immediately following the lynchins. Governor Kilby instructed the attorney generals office to bring about the pun ishment of the lynchers. How the depart ment carried out the chief executives instructions Is now history
 The only remaining cases to be tried are those of Charles Nelson and Marsh Underwood. Nelson wsil be tried on charge of murder in the first degree and Underwood on a cnarge of second degree murder at the November tern of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
sy A,seeI.t.d Pros,

8y AtSoet4Veo Fross
 Bay Minette. July lS.--The prosecution of persons recently ind.c:sdSin connection with the killing of Frank Foukal in the Baldwin county jail June 2. took a re- cess today when the triai of 2s men in dlcted came to an abrupt end. when all but two defendants turned in confessions. Those who confessed their guilt will either pay fines or do hard labor. or both.
 Several cases were disposed of at the session of court this morning and the remainder will be sett:ed when court opens on Monday
 Those disposed of to..ay were:
 Edward Nelson second degree murder. 5000 fine Devereaex Nelson. Albert Lips comb. George Nelson, Sam Williams. John Johnson and Harry Williams, sec ond degree murder. $50 fine and six
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
By A..oeia..d Pr...

Washington, July ls.--Fresident Wilson late today notified Governor Robertson of Oklahoma that he mad requested the state department to do everything possi- ble in connection with the killing of John W. Correll an American citizen, and the attack on his wife and son by Nexicans in the Tampico oil district.
 The Presidents message sent in re- sponse to a telegram from the Oklahoma governor asking that some action be taken in the Correll case, said:
 "Your telegram of July F has received my most serious consideration. and l beg to assure you that through the state department am seeking to do every thing that is possible with regard to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
BROOKS INSTANTLY
 KILLED BY TRAIN
sy A.ses'a,sd rrsss

Florence, Ala, July 1S.-tSpecfaD- . P, E. Brooks, employee of contract or~ remodelfnE the Tennessee river bridge, was instantly killed by passing train today while walking across the bridge. He was about 45 years old and lived with his family in n houseboat on the river. It is stated the man was walking across the bridge and was deeply interest- ed in reading . paper and the en- gineer of the passenger train failed to sec him. His body was dragged several feet before the passenger train was stopped and he was badly manGled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
HOLLAND READY TO SURRENDER WILHELM,
 SAYS BERLIN PAPER
sy Asoo,st.d Pros,

Paris, July -(IIavas.)-The Nord Deutsche Allgerneine Zeitung of Ser lin, the mouthpiece of the government under the imperial regime, declares it has information that Holland will con sent to the extradition of former Elm peror William, according to a Berlin dispatch to Paris newspapers
 The formal handing over of the former emperor to the allies, it adds, will take place at The Hague
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
DANIELS SENDS MESSAGE Bv AssocIated PreSs

Washington. July 1s.-Officers and members of the crew of the newly or ganized Pacific fleet were wished Godspeed and safe and pleasant voy- age by Secretary Daniels in a messa ge sent to Admiral Hugh Rodman, fleet commander, on the eve of the depart ure of the armada from Hampton Roads for the west coast. The Score tary, in his message drew vivid com parison between the mighty force that will steam out from between the Vir- ginia Capes tomorrow and the fleet which the United States started around the world II years ago.
 Attention was called by the Secre- tary 10 the fact that the force sent on the history-making voyage arounl
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19

At the session of the committee this morning, Representative Gus Benners of Jefferson, a member of the committee, made strong plea against the coal and iron tonnage tax and the income and excess profits tax included in the pend Ing measure.
 Representative Lynne of Morgan county made a motion that the bill be reported to the house without recommendation from the committee. This brought out a storm of protests from Representatives Benners. Alfred Tunstall of Hale. Lee of Perry, Hale of Mobile and Arnold of Jefferson.
 MT. Tunstail, MT Hale and the others who objected to returning the bill with out recommendation stated that it was the duty of the committee to take some action on the bill, that hey had heard a number of persons interested in the measure make statements with regard to its effects on their business. and that it would be. unjust to turn it back to the house without some kind of recommen- daton.
 Either report the bill favorably as it is, reject it or make some notifications in 1t - urged Mr Tunytalf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Liggett and Dickman
 to Command Southern
 and Western Departments
By Associated Pres.

Washington, July 1s.-Lieutenant General Hunter LiEgett, former commander of the American army of occupa ti0n in Germany, and Ma Sj0r General Joseph T. Dickman for mer commander of the Fourth army corps. have been ordered to assume command of the western md southern departments. respec- lively, upon their arrival from over xeas W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
Expected Transport Arrivals
 ax AssnsS~$sS or...

New York, July 1S.-Expected transport arrivals announced today were Aqua tania, New York, July 20; America, New York. July P; Agamemnon. New York. July 26; Sieira, New York, July Z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
MOTION VOTED DOWN

Mr Lynne's motion to report without recommendation was voted down and the chairman empowered to call the com mittee together again on the next leg- islative day, which will be next Tues day.
 Chairman Dunnaway requested as many of the members of the committee as pos sible to be here Monday afternoon to take up certain features of the bill.
 The full and clear statements made by Mir. DeBardeleben and MT. Bush before the committee Wednesday afternoon and yesterday morning made deep impress sion on the members. of the committee who heard them and there were 21 of the 2 members present during the hearing. The facts and figures presented by them. and the frank manner in which they an- swered any and all questions propounded and explained the real conditions that ex- ist in the Birmingham district impressed the members of the committee with the seriousness of the situation.
 It is evident that they see the indus trial district today in a different light from which they saw it even a few days ago The great fortunes made in short order that they had been told about, they now understand. are mere ictions
 The state lawmakers are not inclined to do anything that will retard the growth and development of the Birmingham dis trict, or the other industrial centers Of the state.
 Practically every interest in the state is hit in some shape or form by the reve- nue bill Coal and iron ore are sub jected to tonnage tax. incomes and ex- cess profits, bortling establishments, every kind of business. either commercial or industrial, and some of the income inl for ad yalorem, franchise, license or priv eleee, tonnage, income and excess profits
 The coal and iron mining corporations or individuals would have to pay an ad valorem tax on their tangible property, a franchise tax on their capital or invest ment, license or privilege tax, tax on their incomes and excess pronts, 1T they have any, and in addition to that cents a ton on every ton of coal mined and cents on every ton of iron ore mined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
By Associated Pres,

Paris, July 1S.-The Order of the Day of M. Augagncur adopted by the chamber was on the high cost of living. It blamed the economic policy of the government for the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
SOLDIERS RAID CAMP
 Aaa~~f~a>A

New York, July 1S.-The National as sociation for the Protection of American rights in Mexico announced tonight that it had received telegram from Tampico. dated July IT, indicating that the camp of the Atlantic Refining company near Port Lobos. Mexico. had been raided and the semi-monthly pay roll of $1o.ooO stolen. The message sasd it was under stood the raiders were Carranza soldiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
BENNERS BEGINS . FIGHT IN HOUSE
 AGAINST TONNAGE
 AND INCOME TAX
Suggestion That Committee Report Bill Without Rec ommendation Brings Protest From Several
 Representatives
By ". J. ROLES

Montgomery, July 1S-(Spe- cial. further consideration was given srevenue bill by the ways, Sins and appro- priations' 2 rmmittee of the house tF eSlorning, and it will come pS S5gain Monday after noon, z Nided enough mem bers : le committee to make a qU n are present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19
President Asks Investigation
 MurderofAmerican inMexico

the tragical and terrible case of the treatment of MT. CorreiI''
 ANOTHER MURDER REPORTED
 By Associated Press Z Washington. July 1S.-The murder by Mexican bandits of Peter Catron. an American citizen, July [, near the town of Wales. in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. was reported today to the state department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-19

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