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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
GREAT SOUTHERN
EXPOSITION SHOWS

w. A. Strobe, owner of the Great
Southern Exposition Shows, is in
town for the purpose of billing his
shows for weeks engagement, begin
ming next Monday. March 18th. This
show comes to Columbia highly rec
commended as clean, clear cut ag7
gregation composed of six attractions
in which is included a giant ferris
wheel and the carosal which makes
the heart of the little fellow thrill
with joy. The shows will occupy the
Warfield lots on South Garden street,
the first attractions will be open Mon
day night.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
0. K. CAMERON NOW HAS
OFFICE AT SHEFFIELD
SUPERINTENDENT OF MEMPHIS.
CHATTANOOGA DIVISION OF
SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

AS result of the consolidation of
shops and offices of the Memphis
Chattanooga division of the Southern
railway at Sheffield, Superintendent o.
X. Cameron will have his offices locat-
ed at Sheffield, according to news
paper report in the hands of his faith
er, Alderman w. M. Cameron. The
rapid rise of the younger Cameron in
the railroad world is gratifying to his
many friends here,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
Large CroDds to
Attend Hearing
On Road Bonds
Thursdays Daily Herald.)

Thursdays Daily Herald.)
Judging from the expressions OF
citizens and the interest manifested
there will be large attendance at
the hearing tomorrow morning on
the fifty million dollar road bond bill
now pending in the legislature,
Chairman Walter Cameron and mem
bers of the legislative committee, will
arrive in Columbia on the 9:40 o'clock
train tomorrow mornig and the hear.
ing will take place at the court
house at 10 O'Clock. All citizens in.
terested in improvement ON roads or
in taxation are cordially invited to
attend and after hearing the discus
sion of the proposed measure, ex-
press their views on the subject.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
SCHOOL PROPERTY
TO Sell SATURDAY
ts {FaBlt I'll 4fNiStt4tf4
PLEASANT GROVE a ACADEMY
WILL BE AuCTiONED AT
ONE O'CLOCK.

Pleasant Grove Academy, in its day
one of the famous schools of this sec
ton, will be sold at Culleoka on Satur-
day at / o'clock under provisions OF
an act of the legislature of 1917. The
proceeds of the sale will be used In
the construction of new school house
at Culleoka. The property consists
of two acres of land and was decided
to the academy by Merritt II, Booker,
one of the pioneer settlers of the Cul-
leoka section on June 81 1886. v
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
INSURGENTS SPRING UP IN new
PLACES IN BERLIN AS SUPPRESSED

ment can master the situation. Ow-
ing to the Spartacans infiltration tao
tics, as fast as the troops reconquer
one area the insurgents spring up in
another. Two hundred and fifty Spar
tacans were captured in the heart of
the city this evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
SMALL BLAZE ON 4,
EAST SIXTH STREET
Thursdays Daily Herald J

N' S"'J 1"iiJ iASioiu
Fire destroyed negro house on
East Sixth street today shortly after
twelve O'Clock. The house was occu-
pied by Pete Battle and his family
who lost practically all of their be-
longings, but fortunately for the occu-
pants of the house the furniture was
insured! Battle and his wife We're
away from home, and small child
came near being burned to death in
the building before it was rescued,
but fortunately it suffered no injury.
1t could not be learned who the build
ing belonged to.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
CIRCUIT COURT is
NEARING END Term
PLAINTIFF WINS CASE IN RE-
PLEvlN SUIT OVER A HORSE
JURlEs THROUGH.
Thursdays Daily Herald.)

With the trial jury dismissed un-
til tomorrow and the grand jury
having made its final report Circuit
Court for the February term is near
ing an end, A verdict for the plain
tiff was returned last Wednesday
afternoon in the case of John Davis
vs.s Jim McCollum in which a horse
was repleyined Percy Chandler re-
presented the plaintiff and R. $. Hop
kins the defendant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
]. ], WILSON IS A
BUSY MAN THESE DAYS

j. j. Wilson, manager of the Co
lumbia Canning Company, is mighty
busy man these days making contracts
with the farmers for the growing OF
also seeding several acres of ground
for the purpose of growing plants.
He hopes to have much larger crop
of tomatoes this year than in 1918,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
PRESIDENTS SHIP
ENCOUNTERS ROUGH SEA.
(By United Press.)

ABOARD u. S. S. GEORGE WASH
INGTON March 13-The George
Washington continued to lose time to-
day because of heavy head seas and
it was announced that she would not
reach Brest before IL o'clock tonight
President Wilson has his work in
shape for immediate resolutions in
the peace matters.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
UNOELIvERED CHRISTMAS
PACKAGE FOR SOLDIER
RETURNED TO RED CROSS AND
MAY BE OBTAINED BY PRO-
PER PARTIES.

A Christmas package addressed 70
a soldier with the American Expeoi'
tionary forces has been returned ~
the sender in care of the local REQ
Cross. The address is slightly illigiOie
and is to Private George II. Dlllon VI
Clifford or Clifson, IS Aero construc'
ton Company. Air Service. The sehu
er was Mrs. ---- ohoppo-e
Either the soldier to whom the pacA
age was addressed, If he has return
ed. or the sender may secure u "
calling at the Red Cross headquarters
on North Main street,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
(By United Press.)

BERLIN, March II (night) Fight
ing was continued in Berlin tonight
over fifteen and half mile front
The city commander announced that
it was uncertain when the govern
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, March 13.-An inn
mediate cut of so per cent in the Unit
ed States employment service was or
dered today because its appropriation
failed with the Republican filibuster
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
WOMAN'S RIGHTS ARE
EQUAL TO THOSE man
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, March 13.-Wo-
mans right to life, liberty and pursuit
OF happiness is dependent upon the re-
cognition of her right to place in
industry fully equal to the rights OF
man. Frank III. Walsh told the war
labor board today in arguing for the
reinstatement of the Cleveland car
women who we're dismissed to settle
the strike of car men some time ago.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CUT BY THE
REPUBLICAN FILIBUSTER IN CONGRESS-

Orders were sent out today by the La
Dor Department after a final effort to
save the service by wireless appeal
to President Wilson. He was asked
to set aside part of his emergency
war fund but replied that none of it
Is now available.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
PORT STRIKE COSTS
s300,00O IN CUSTOMS
(By United Press.)

BUENOS AIRES, March 13.-The
port strike which has tied UP shipping
here for over two months has cost
100000 in custom receipts, it was
announced today. More than 100 ships
are idle in the harbor and 800, 900 tons
of merchandise is piled up on the
docks. There is no possibility of an
early settlement.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
SENATOR BoRAH MAKES
APPEAL FOR LABOR VOTE
(By United press.)

WASHINGTON, March 18.-Ameri-
can workers must be given a share in
the industries they help to create and
maintain, share not measured in
wages, Senator Borah. next chairman
Of the senate labor committee declar-
ed today. He said the first thing must
be done is the formation of a definite
governmental labor policy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
T0REvOKE REGULATIONS
FOR USE EXPLOSIVES
(By United Press.l

WASHINGTON, March 13-The war
time regulations requiring license for
the use of explosives in stump blast
ing, reclaiming land and other agri-
cultural purposes will be revoked
March Is, the Interior Department an
nounced today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
WILSON MAY
Give VIEWS
ON QUESTION
EXPECTED TO MAKE PUBLIC
STATEMENT REGARDING
AMERICAN ATTITUDE. t
SHIP ENCOUNTERS ROUGH SEA
May Not Reach 6rest Before n
O'Clock Tonieht--Has Work In
Shape to Take Up Peace Matters
As Soon AS He Reaches Paris.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, March 13.--That
President Wilson will make a public
statement soon on the attitude OF the
American people toward the league Of
nations covenant is the conviction OF
his advisers here. 4.
HF4f ~ skh@Y4
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
STREET CAR SERVICE
IN new JERSEY STOPPED
PEOPLE USING ANY KIND OF
WHEELED VEHICLE FOR
TRANSPORTATION.
fRy United Press.l

NEWARK, N. j., March 13.-Switch-
men and trackmen employed by the
public Service railway company join
ed the striking carmen today. other
trades may strike in sympathy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14

NEWARK, N. j., March 1S.-With
the street car service at a stand still
.be neonle of Northern New Jersey are
using "jitneys." motor trucks and any
thing on wheels for transportation
purposes. The strikers and employers
are both standing firm. The men de-
mand union recognition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1919-03-14
WEATHER FORECAST

Cloudy tonight and Friday. Not
much change in temPerasure.
, 1919-06-24

E'Ah'Co NbIICNQQYs 1IIGSE re-
ports that the Allies will not seek to
enforce the signing by tomorrow, the
last day granted the Germans, but
will grant two days of grace for the
actual event, if the Germans pledge
themselves to sign. One reason Tor the
delay is the fact that if there were
no German Govt to deal with, a delay
would be inevitable.
London, June 22nd. Widely different
views were expressed today on the sub
Ject OF the scuttling of the captive Ger
man fleet by their crews at Scapa Flow.
The Weekly Despatch" says editorially
that the public will insist upon the dis
closure of the blundererS whose trust
fumes was SO cynically abused. Details
OF the sinking show that it was carefully
arranged by the officers and crews. AS
all explosives had been removed. the
opening Of the seacocks was the only
means at their disposal for destroying
their ships. The ships went down SLOWLY
with the German flags, which the crews
had hOiSted at the m~astheads. fiviLg.
The crews were composed entirely of
Germans, under the terms of the armis-
tlce, which did not permit British guards
aboard the ships. When the ships be-
gan to settle, the crews took to the boats
Some OF them refused to stop when call
ed upon to do so, and were fired y O
A few casualties resulted. The German
officers and men were made prisoners
but no statement has been made public
as to how they will be dealt with.
New YORK, June Goth 1919.
Flour, Blended Clear St. Lawrence !, SrG
pr. brl. SLIPS.
Meal, Kindred Yellow (for EXPORT per
100 lbs $3.50.
New Seasons Pork per brl. 584
Heavy Mess Pork per Dbl. $500
Sugar--Crystals Confirmed by Brokers'
per 100 lbs. SIPS.
Molasses 89o test pr 100 lbs. not quoted.
Cotton, MiddIing Upland, at Liverpool per
ID. 10 82-10Od.
Exchange, New York and London. 60
days sight 81. 955
Exchange New York and London, SIGHT
(unchanged) $500
LONDON, June 10th 1919.
Sugar-Demerara Crystals prices fixed bv
the Royal Commission per cwt. SOS. Cd.
OBS. Cd.
Muscovado, $780, basis, floating terms in
bond, Ditto duty paid. 55s. Cd. COS. Cd.
German Beet $500 TO- b. no further sales
during the war
Java 96ol Gibraltaror Channel for Orders
floating terms, no quotations.
Demerara Rum, per gal. nominal.
Trinidad Cocoa, Good Middling Red per
cwt. las. Cd.
Cotton, Medium Fine Sea Island at Tjv.
, 1919-06-24
ST. CROIX STATION.
I Censored at Jamaica.

despatch to the Exchange Telegraph
Company today from Thurso, all the
German ships at Scapa Flow have been
sunk BY their German crews, with the
exception of the battleship Baden, which
it was officially announced this evening
remains aaoar. The ships were s%cuttled
b. thu crew, opening the sea cocks.
Having done this they swan ashore
TIE statement issued by the Admiral
ty reads as follows: According to latest,
reports from Scapa Flow, all the intern
ed battleships and cruisers, except the
Baden, have been sun. Five Ugh crdls-
ers have also been sunk, but three have
been beached. Fifteen dastroyers were
also baached by local tugs. Only four
destroyerS remained afloat, the rest haV-
ing been sunk,
New York, June 22nd-It was announced
here yesterday that Professor Edward
De Valera president OF the Sim Fen
Republic mad landed in America, and
would arrive in New York today, De
Valera is supposed to have left the Bri-
tish Isles many months ago, according
to his Secretary.
Paris, June 21s t.-Acc0rding to latest
deSpa- ches from Germany DR.. Edouard
David, former President of the National
Assembly, mas D9GI dShGu " LII II q
nav Cabinet. All advices indicate that
Erzberger will head the new Peace Dele
cation. The German Provincial Press is
stated to be urging the speedy signing OF
the treaty, and Berlin a1vices indicate
that sentiment throughout the country is
in favour of its being signed.
Rome, June 2lst. The King has re
quested Francisco Nit, former Minister
of the Treasury. to form a New Cabinet,
according to s~emi-official adVices publish
ed today, which add that Former Pre-
mier Tittcni will become Foreign Minis
ter.
Washington, June 21st. President
Elect Pess0a of Brazil arrived in Wash
ington this afternoon. Impressive cere-
moaies attended his reception, and the
Presidential Salute of Fl guns was fired,
Troops of cavalry acted as escorts, and
acting Secretary Of State Polk and
other officials met the party at the
Union Station. Tomorrow Mr.. Daniels,
Secretary of the Navy, will be host at
a luncheon to be given on the May
flower during a trip to Mount Vernon
and many distinguished guests have
been invited to meet him.
Washington, June 21st-The Even
ing Star" says that recent DEVELOPMENTS
along the Southern border and in Mexi-
co have brought radical changes in the
attitude of the American Government
towards Mexico, and the policy of
''Watchful Waiting'' has been aban-
, 1919-06-24

y GAAS IAA CA OWN Go ally - ONAA~
of reprisals under Villas orders.
Winnipeg, June 21st.-Martial Law
was declared today after ore man had
been killed and II wounded by revolver
shots during strike riots.
Weimar, June 21St.-The Cabinet has
changed its mind about not meeting for
48 hours, and late tonight went into
another all night session, trying to find a
Cabinet that would take the responsible
ity Of signing the Peace conditions DR..
David is still the leading candidate for
Premier.
Washington, June 1st.-Information
has been received here by the Navy De
partment that the Great British Biplane
RIA would not leave Great Britain on
her round trip across the Atlantic before
July 18th.
Ekaterinodar, June 21st. The South
ern Russian Forces Of General O~enlhIne,
the anti Bolshevik, are advancing rap
idly towards the VOlga in pursuit of
the demoralized Soviet troops. Fifty
thousand Bolshe wiki are reported flee
ing in panic from the Don Region to-
wards the Volga.
Washington. June 21st.-The proposed
amendment to the pending prohibition
enforcement bill, giving the President
powers to repeal the war time prohibition
act, as it affects light wines and beer,
was defeated by the House judiciary Com
mittee today by a vote of II to 5.
Berlin, June 22nd. Germany will Sign
the Peace Treaty. The National Assem-
bly, this afternoon by a vote of PAT to 1873
came to this decision. The ASSEMBLY all
so voted confidence in the new Govern
ment headed by Herr Bauer by a vote of
236 to 80. Sixty eight members abstain
ed from voting.
Paris, June 22nd. A communication
has been received by the Council of -Four
from Germany relating to the vote of the
National Assembly at Weimar. The des-
patch which was received at 7.45 this
evening, is,now being considered by the
Council. 1t is understood that the com
munication announces that the Assembly
has voted in favour of signing the treaty
with certain reservations.
Paris, June 22nd-Despatches which
reached the American peace delegation
late today from Weimar said that a de-
cision had been reached by the Ger
mans to ask for further delay from the
Allies, but the Social Democrats and
Centrists found they had a sufficient
majority, and decided against any
further delay. In some quarters the
belief is expressed that the signing of
the treaty will take place on Wednes-
day. The view taken by the members
of the Council of Four after their meet
ING TODAY was that everything looks
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
LIBERALS TO PUBLISH NEW
! WEEKLY.
National Paper, Under the Control
of the Non-Partisan League,
to be Printed in the
Norwegian Language.

The securing of license to sell $25, 600
worth OF stock to Minnesota citizens
clears the way for the new Norwegian
weekly to be published under Non
partisan league auspices. Thes.Frem-
tlden," as the new paper will be called,
is designed to fill the great demand
Tor an independent, progressive paper
in that language.
Politically, the paper will give un-
qualified support to the Nonpartisan
league farmers, the American Society
OF Equity, and allied farmer and labor
organizations. It will bring to those
who find the English language difficult,
the news Of and the Interpretation of
the fight against the predatory interests
in the Northwest.
The first board of directors COM
prlses Christen Arneson of Murdock,
Mimi, b. P. Skaiem Of Audubon, Mimi;
Lars Olson Of Candy, Mimi, all League
representatives in the last legislature,
and John Gran, Spring Grove, Mimi,
and Doctor Henrik Shipstead of Glen
wood, MINI. Doctor Shipstead was a
candidate for congress in the primary
election last year. Mr.. Gran is proni-
nent IN League and Equity affairs in
southern Minnesota.
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
GOOD ROADS MEETING CALLED
OFF.

The Good Roads meeting which
had been called by the County Board
to be held at Springfield, last Friday
afternoon at o'clock did not take
place. The speaker, H. G. Davis,
secretary OF the Minnesota Highway
Improvement Association. who was to
have explained the Babcock law wit
relation to the building of hard surfa ced
roads in the State of Minnesota for some
unknown reason did not appear and so
the meeting was called off. A consid-
cradle delegation from New Ulm where
J. A. Ochs, chairman Of the good roads
committee of the local Commercial Club,
had been endeavoring to stir up interes
in the meeting, was present in tn e
neighboring city when the forego in g
announcement was made Sleepy Eye
and other towns also were we'll repre-
sented.
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
WILSON'S MESSAGE TO.
CONGRESS.
Recommends Part Abolition Of War
time Dry Act, Effective
July l.

President Wilson in his message to
congress recommended repeal of the
wartime prohibition law-so far as
it applies to wine and beer only; an
nounced definitely that the railroad
systems and telegraph and telephone
lines should be returned to private
ownership; urged revision Of war
taxes, particularly to abolish the man
ufacturers and retail sales excises; and
outlined generally a program respect
ing labor
These were the high spots Of the
presidents S message cabled from Paris.
Asks Suffrage Adoption.
Besides that, he again urged enact
ment of the woman suffrage constitu-
tional amendment; recommended that
the tariff laws be supplied with teeth
to protect American industry against
foreign attack; spoke for legislation
to facilitate American enterprise through
the expansion Of shipping, and backed
Secretary F. K. Lanes program for
land for returning soldiers
Of the Paris peace conference and
the League of Nations, the president
merely said it would be premature to
discuss them or, express a judgment.
He also avoided discussion of domestic
legislation at length because of his
long absence fron~Washington.
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
SHOOT AT HUNTERS REST.

"Sepp" evidently realizes that he
owes something to his position as Vice
president of the State Federation of
Labor and that it would hardly do to
keep up his Irritation with the 'Eleather
one.' Sunday he managed to crawl
into second place and was only one
point behind John Hauenstein who
walked off with the gold medal on
score of 1S4. The shooting ISunday
was on the rs ring traget, also known as
the 'king' and on the 10 ring traget,
also known as the american Standard"
Thomas Pfaender, new man, connected
with the leather medal The hero at
the prior shoot had evidently been
scared off, because he did not put in an
appearance Sunday The attendance
was very poor. The following scores
were made:
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
AUTOS COLLIDE.

Last Sunday morning at 2:30 O'Clock
two autos collided near the John Kruger
farm in Milford township. No one was
seriously hurt but both cars were dam
aged considerably. Joe Altenburg of
this city was driving to the country,
ne being the only occupant of one car.
Ed. Wenninger, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wenninger was driving to the
city with three passengers, his sister
Mary, and Mary and Emil Ubl. When
young Wenninger saw the other car
approaching he kept to the right of the
road butsoon perceived that the approach
ing car was not doing so. When but a
short distance apart Altenburg switched
over to the right and in the same instant
back again running directly into the
other auto. The Wenninger auto tipped
and all the occupants escaped luckily
but Miss Mary Ubl who badly bruised
and hurt her arm The damages on
the Wenninger auto amount to about
Slo0, two wheels and the windshield
being broken, the top torn and one of
he rear tires damaged. The fender
and one wheel on the car driven by
A1tenburg we're damaged. Mr.. Alien
pufg is working as a carpenter in this
city.
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

H. F. Hopfensperger ct al to Henry
Hartmann, e. half of n. e. quarter and
S. W. quarter of n. e. quarter Of section
IS, lot No. 2, section 36, Lot No.
III, range 33, S13,920.00.
H. F. Hopfensperger and wife to Henry
Hartmann, lots No. and No. i,
n. w. quarter of S. e. quarter of section
25,township Ill, range 33, S400 90.
Alb. Foil and wife to Louise Fohl,
S. half Of n. e. quarter and n. e. quarter of
S. e. quarter, section 7, township 109,
range 80, s1.00.
Geo. W. Somerville to Frank J. Riedl,
Lot No. II, block 2, Breckenridge
l. addition, Sleepy Eye, s., ,250.00
John Weieherding and wife to Alb.
Weicherding, n. half of lot No. 26,
outlot No. 8 of section 29, township
10, range 80, Allison's addition,
Sleepy Eye, $500. co.
Hans H. Clausen and wife to Milo
Ladd, lot No. II, block 10, Bracken-
ridges 1st addition Sleepy Eye, 81, 900.
Lydia Fl. Wellnitz and husband to ]. H.
Lattimer, n. half of Outlot No. 3,
Allison's addition Sleepy Eye, $500.
Jos. j. Schueller and wife to Wenzel
Dufek, n. e. cor. of lot No. 3, section
20, township 10, range 80, $S5O.00
Lillian Scavel and Simeon Scavel to
Alexander Nc Balm, lot No 7, block /,
Browns addition Sleepy Eye, 10000
Jorgen J. Fladmo and wife to Martin
Paulson S. half of n. W. quarter of
section3, township 108, range31, SIS, 500
New Ulm review., 1919-05-28
American Speaks Poor French

An American Red Cross nurse serv.
ing i'll d French hospital, where Amer.
lean wounded had been sent, was or
duty IN her ward, when a couple Of
French nurses arrived in a somewhat
excited state. ~ ..s.- .--,
Come quickly! The American boy
IN our ward has something the matter
with his leg. Every time we move
it he says something, and we cannot
understand"
When the nurse arrived at the bed
side of the American there were a
couple cf orderlies, several more French
nurses and a convaIescent patient or
two trying to do something to his leg
which was in cast.
whats the matter with it?'' asked
the nurse.
Nothing. For the. love of Mike,
call them off. l only tried to tell
them it was comfortable" :