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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
HEATH A MATHEY

LONDON, April 1o.-In the covered
court tennis championship at the
Queens club yesterday, Mai. Rob
Heath, OF Australia, beat Mai, Dean
Mathey, of the American army,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Random Will Forget.

-
II he returns to baseball, II after he
has. been n free man again, he decides
to heed the strong call of the game
of games, fandom IS giving to give him
a chance, For Toney will be a different
man from now on. He has learned a
bitter lesson, one he will not soon for
get.
Manager McGraw, of the Giants, has
been counting on having Toney as one
Of his leading pitchers this season.
Only q short time age McGraw sent a
special man down to Springfield from
New York to see Toney and to confer
with the officials In regard to letting
Toney get out In time to 60 South with
the Giants to their training camp. The
officials stated that Toney would have
to finish his sentence. which will be
concluded on May /, But Toney will
not pitch for the Giants this year, For
the big hurler IL going to lay aside his
glove to never again appear on the hill.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
WHITE soX BEAT HOUSTON

At Houston, Texas: r II IL
Chicago Americans G - >
Houston Texas league ,.,...... 5 IL 4
Clcotte, and Schalk; Duffey and
Noyes, Wyatt,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

Alfred Won Kolnitz, of the White Sox,
will not return to baseball this season,
The major Lacquer enlisted in the army
as a private at the close OF last sea
son, and although he wa never sent
overseas he proved TO be q valuable as
set to Uncle sam, acting as flying In
strmctor at Camp Gordon, Georgia.
When the armistice was signed he was
a major and was recently retired as
a hrevet Northumberland He is at
present at his home In Charleston. i
c., and IN a few weeks will move Ia
Pennsylvania, where he will be nut in
charge Of his fathers business inter
ests. Kid Gleason. manager of the
White SoN has made an unsuccessful
attempt 70 lure the player back to the
diamond
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
COLLEGE BASEBALL.

At Cambridge, Mass,-Harvard 4,
Bowdoin 3.
At West Point, N. Y,-Army 6, Man
haitian 1.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
MILLER HIGGINS
HAS MADE CHANGES
Only Three Players Left Who
Were With Donovan.

Miller Higgins, in his second year as
manager Of the New York Yankees, has
managed to rid himself OF practically
everything connected with the previous
disastrous Donovan regime. There will
be only three players on the team this
that Donovan started out with four
years ago. They are Roger Peckin-
paugh, Walter Pipp and Hugh High,
The squad of pitchers which worked
ont at savannah included Ray Fisher,
Ray Caldwell, Ray Heating, Cy Pieh,
King Cole, Marty McHale, Paul Lewis,
Carroll Brown, lack Winthrop, Epsign
Cottrell, George Wahle and Fred Clark
son, The catchers were Ed Sweeney.
Leslie Nunamaker, Plus Schwert and
Arthur Pickering. The infielders were
Walter Pipp, Charley Mullen, Lutte
Boone, Frank Truesdale, Roger Peckin-
pauEh, Angel Aragon, Fred Maisel, Bob
Kelly, Paddy Baumann and Bill Tamm,
For outfielders Donovan had Roy Hart
zell, Birdie Cree, Doc Cook, Hugh High
and Pete Daley. Donovan had Duke
Farrell as battery coach, Jimmy Dugan
as trainer and Joe Kelley, chief scout,
helped the New York manager at the
training camp,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Brilliant Western Boy Meets
Patsy Cline on April 26,
Then Prepares for Britton.

Johnny Tillman has started a drive
that he hopes viii land him the welter-
weight championship Of the world. The
hard hitting Minneapolis boy. who has
na1tIeo AT the leading light and welter-
weights in this country, now expects to
concentrate upon the 142 Founders, The
tirst match in his list of elimination
contests will be against Irish Patsy
Cline, the sensational New York flash.
Ttllman has engaged the best In the
game, Glancing over the records II Is
been Jack Britton, Ted tKid) Lewis,
Benny Leonard, Irish Patsy Cline,
Bryan Downey, Johnny Griffiths, Char
ley White, Johnny Dundee, Ad Wolgast,
Jock Malone, Eddie McAndrews, Buck
Fleming, Walter Mohr, Phil Bloom,
wielders.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Tillman's Chance.

the crown In Baltimore some time In
May. Negotiations virtually have been
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Taylor Manager.

Herman Taylor, noted boxing pro-
moter, Is In charge OF the westerner
and has outlined u campaign that he
hopes will result in the browning OF
Ttllman king of the welters. Following
the Cline match, Tillman Is due TO en-
gage either Ted Lewis or Benny
Leonard, In the meantime Leonard and
Britton are almost certain TO clash,
Ttllman's chance then viii follow.
Ttllman fought three sensational hat
ties with Charley White. In the first
he was badly beaten, hut fought game
ly to the end. The second fray was
staged at Shibe Park, Philadelphia, and
there was no question about the re-
suit. In the third round Tillman had
White out standing up, The third bat
tie was In New York. In the third
round Of that session White dropped
Ttllman three times, but Johnny had
enough In reserve to come back, batter
White all owe the ring and carr the
decision in the majority OF the New
York and Philadelphia newspapers.
Cline, always a dangerous man, a SEN
sational hattler, shot to the front In his
comeback bout with a knockout win In
three rounds over Lockport Jimmy
Duffy. Tillman twice defeated Cune In
Philadelphia and hopes to start his
drive for the title with n victory over
Irish Patsy, They meet at the National
A, A, Philadelphia. April 26.
Tillman yet has to take the knockout
count. He has been beaten on various
occasions. never alibis, but never fails
to take the credit whom he outfights the
opposition,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
ST. PAUL HERE SATURDAY FOR THREE CONTESTS
MOORE TO MEET
KID HERMAN IN
RACINE, Wis.
Will Be Last Fight Before
Meeting Young Sandow
Here Monday Night.

N ! j. !. ]. 3. !: !. . !. I: q |. g. |. !. !. I: ]: ! 1 I ! !.
IN - EMPHIS FIGHT FANS
are much interested in
Pal Moore's fight to-
night in Racine. Wis,
ny against Pekin Kid Her
man, a bantam who
J1d claims to have as much
ISS III class to him as Pete
49, Herman, the bantam
champion, whose name PeKin Kid Her.
man has almost copied.
Pal has been in training for Herman
Tor the past several weeks, for Her
man Is not a bum in any sense Of the
term, and Moore believes in being in
the proper shape so that he will stand
no chance of getting outpointed, Moore
ana Herman will make 120 pounds ring
side tonight in Racine, but it is doubt
ful II either boy will go in at that
figure. 1t will be a no-decision affair
and will last 10 rounds, providing
neither boy gets over with a haymaker.
This will be Pairs last mill before
he returns to Memphis and goes up
against Young Sammy Sandow, of Gin
cinnati, a well-known bantam, who has
been matched to tackle Pal over the
eight-round route at the New Lyric
theater next Monday night. Sandow
has been in Memphis during the past
several days, working out at Kupfer-
schmidt's gymnasium on lower Main
street, and says he is fit as a fiddle
to meet the Pride of Memphis Monday
night.
He Beat Pal Once.
Sandow beat Pal once upon a time.
a long time ago-two years It was
and Sandow believes that he Is as good
as he ever was and that he will be
able to do the same thing over, only
on a more elaborate scale. Sandow is
going down to the Lyric Monday night
with the expressed purpose of knock
ing Pa out, and he is caressing his
left arm, in which his kayo rests, by
way Of preparing it for the Monday
mill. Sandow predicts that he will
knock Moore out and has money to
bet that If there is a Touchdown he
VIII be the one who lands it. Sandow
hits with his left hand, being a natural
portsider, and carries a terrific WALTON
in the sleeve. 1t will be up to Pal TO
get out of the way of the deadly left.
which has rocked several good boys to
Sunderland during the past few years,
Pal has fought all the best BOYS in
the business, and his legion Of friends
viii not be apprehensive for him when
he enters the ring with Sandow, as Pal
Is able to take care of himself and
will be in good shape to meet anything
Sandow will have to offer, However,
II should be a great battle from the
first bell to the last.
Promoter Billy Hack is arranging a
good bunch of preliminaries for the
show.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10
Fred TOney, Giant Hurler,
Is Through With Baseball
Says He Has Great Pitching
Arm, But Less Brains Than
Anybody in National,
Roe PIeuE.

RED TONEY, star right
handed pitcher OF the New
York Giants, formerly with
the Cincinnati Reds and Chi
cago Cubs in the National
league, says he Is through
with baseball for good, and
that he will never again don
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-10

R JUPITER PLUvIUS turned
on ali his rain faucets last
night and then Old Boreas
got busy with his chilly
&kSM breath, with the result that
uS activities at Russwood have
suffered a decided set-
back. Cy Barger's chicks,
- who are in the process OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
AMERICUS SOCIAL EVENTS
Department conducted by Mrs H. B. Allen Office Phone
SO; Residence, 1885,

Cmysanthemum Club.
The Chrysanthemum club will meet
tomorrow (Friday) morning at 1890
o'clock with Mrs. Thomas Harold at
her home on College street.
hilathea and Baraca Social
The Philathea and Baraca classes of
Central Baptist church will enjoy a
social meeting at the residence of
Mrs. r. L. Maynard at $3.50 o'clock to-
night. All members are cordially in
vited to be present.
Script Dance.
A script dance has been arranged to
take place at the armory tomorrow
afternoon from 4 until $50 O'Clock.
Meucke's orchestra will render a pro-
gram of delightful dance music and
the dancing contingent is cordially in
vited to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Craig of HOB Nc
Garrah street, are rejoicing over the
arrival of little son, born March 5.
Howell Smith has received an hon
orable discharge from the navy and re-
turned to his home in Americas.
Mrs. Walter Freeman, of Talbotton,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Charles
Burke, on South Lee street.
In party motoring to Macon today
were Mrs. Dudley Gatewood, Mrs. c..
E. Earnest, Mrs. Barlow Council, Mrs.
W. G. Turpin and Mrs. R. E. McNulty.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Bailey expect to
leave in few days for a fortnight's
stay at Hampton Springs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
CREAM FOR CATARRH
OPENS UP N0STRlLS
Tells How To Get Quick Relief
from Head Colds. It's Splendid!

In one minute your clogged nostrils
will open, the air passages of your
head will clear and YOU can breathe
freely. No more hawking, snuffling,
blowing, headache, dryness. No strug-
Cling for breath at night; your cold or
catarrh will be gone.
Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
little of this fragrant. antiseptic
healing cream in your nostrils. 1t pen
etrates through every air passage OF
the head, soothes the infiamed or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
It's just fine. Don't stay stuffed-up
with a cold or nasty catarrh-Relief
comes so quickly. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
Naturalization of
Austria Discussed

PARIS, March 10.-(Monday) -(By
Associated Press. while the possible
naturalization of Austria has not yet
come before the "Big Five in a for
NAL manner, it is being discussed here.
Certain socialistic elements in Austria
are striving hard to prevent neutral
ization, but there are other influences
anxious to see it effected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
LADIES

When irregular or delayed use
Triumph Pills. Safe and always de-
pendable Not sold at drug stores
Do not experiment with others. save
disappointment Write for Relief"
and particulars. It's free. Address
National Medical Institute Milwaukee,
Wis. adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
Tacky Party.

Tacky Party.
Miss Virginia Lipscomb was the
honoree at a most enjoyable tacky
party yesterday, which was given her
as a farewell by several of her lit
tie friends, at the home of Miss Mar
gerry Cargill, on South Lee street. The
prizes, a box of candy and d handker-
chief, were won by Frances SILVER
and Lillian Denham, who were array
ed in wondrous garments of the styles
OF thirty years ago. The honor guest
was presented with a gold pin set
with sapphires. Present were Eliza
beth Council, Frances SILVER, Alice
Harold, Margery and Louisa Cargill,
Lillian Denham, Olive Davenport, Eta
Ruth Brooks. Tea was served at 5
o'clock from a table which was decor
ated with yellow daffodils.
A. 5. ID. Dance.
The members of the A. S. D. detach-
ment from the Supply Depot will en-
terrain their Americas friends at a
dance at the armory tomorrow even
ing. Invitations are out and delight
full evening is assured those who at
tend. Dancing will begin at $50
O'Clock, with Meuckes orchestra fur
nishing the music.
WOman's Literary Club.
The Woman's Literary club met with
Mrs. r. F. Poole this afternoon at her
home on Furlow street. A splendid
program was given, one of the most
interesting features being a paper on
Cleopatra, which was written in
rhyme by Mrs. c. NJ Williams. The
program follows:
"The Conflict of Marins and Sulla, 4"
Mrs. ]. W. Harris, Jr.
ga Morning Call" Mrs. c. J. Clark.
Paper, "The First Triumvirate," Mrs.
G. L. Ansley.
Readings from Shakespeare's Jul
ius Caesar" by the Club.
Paper, Cleopatra" Mrs. C. M. Will
liams.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
Camp Sheridan
to Be Abandoned

WASHINGTON, March 13.-(By AS
ISOLATED Press.)-A decision to aoan-
don completely Camp Sheridan, at
Montgomery, Ala, has been reached,
the war department announced today
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-03-13
NEGOTIATIONS OPENED BY
SPARTACANS FOR SURRENDER

BERLIN, March 13.-(By Associated
Press.)-The Spartacans have opened
negotiations for surrender to the gov
eminent forces, according to reports.
this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-17
Cardinal Mercier Spends
Day in New York

NEW YORK. Sept. 17--Cardiral
Mercier arrived in New York early TO-
day from Baltimore. He was met at
the Pennsylvania station by a com
mittee Of clergy and laity and t.e
Belgian bureau and was driven imme-
diately to the residence or Archbishop
Patrick J. Hayes.
At 10 o'clock the cardinal was es
corted to the sanctuary of ST. Patrick :
cahedral for a solemn high mass Of
requiem offered on the first anniver-
sary of the death of Cardinal Farley
All the clergy of the diocese were in
vited to attend and after the mass
were given an opportunity to meet
Cardinal Mercier informally.
Following the cathedral ceremonies
the cardinal became the guest OF the
city and was driven to the city hall
where he was formally welcomed b.
Mayor Hylan and other officials. He
will be dined tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-17
SIGNS LEGION BILL
ITALIAN TROOPS
MOVE ON F|UNE

LONDON. Sept. 17-Ffume has been
isolated from the world by the Ital-
ian government, which is apparently
taking steps to meet the situation that
has arisen through the action Of Cap
tain Gabrielle D'Annunzio in forcibly
taking possession OF the city and
forcing allied and Jugo-Slav forces to
leave. The veil of the censorship was
drawn yesterday.
Investigation of the Incident has
shown according to advices that the
plan to seize Fiume originated in Ven
ice, the prefect Of which city is said
to have been involved. The prefect
has been dismissed from the office.
The Jugo-Slav peace delegation In
Paris has issued a statement indicat-
ing that Italian regular troops are
moving on the city. The Italian battle
ship Dante Aligheri is said to have
been damaged by her crew and has
been unable to leave the port.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-17
COUNCIL BACKS
OUT OF MACON
union STRIFE
City Dads Refuse to Take Part
in Squabble - Police and
FIremen Stick.
Cry Associated Press)

MACON, Ga. Sept. 17-Union po-
licemen and foremen still stood ada
mant today on their refusal to obey
the order Of the civil service commits
sion of this city that they dissolve
their unions or resign and events of
the last "a hours had served only to
complicate the situation.
The police appear to have scored a
success in the promotion of their for
mer senior, Lieutenant Martin Thomp-
son, who holds a union card. to chief
of police, following the resignation of
Warren McWilliams, the rangy Texan
and war veteran whose appointment
Saturday was hailed with delight by
Macon citizens.
McWilliams, who promised a speedy
restoration of law and order when he
was appointed chief, admitted upon
resigning yesterday that the situation
was more than he could cope with.
Council Backs Official
The city council had declined to be
drawn into the dilemma. At an ex-
cited session last night during which
more than 5000 people packed the
council chamber the council after
hearing a half dozen labor leaders who
were wildly cheered by the gathering.
refused to take a stand in the matter
as requested in a communication from
the civil service commission which
was read at the meeting. The COM
munication was returned with the re-
ply that "the council has no authority
in the matter"
The question of de-unionizing the
police and fire departm ents was made
an issue in the mayOralty election
here. Sept. "a, when John T. Moore
opposing Mayor Glen Toole, declared
following the mayors vote in the city
council that he stood uneQuivocally
for abolishing the unions.
Union Men Stick
Patrolmen walked their beats al
| day yesterday each union member ir
| full possession of his club, badge anc
union card. while the firemen stuck
to their posts and responded to alarm;
in the usual manner. There were Nc
disorders during the day.
All textile mills here will re-opel
tomorrew, the 1000 striking worker!
| having agreed to return to their jobs
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-17
PRESIDENT HAS
0UTCR0WN u. S.
JOHNSON SAYS
Would Substitute Overlord,
ship of Other Nations for.
American independence.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Sept. 17-In
an endeavor to accommodate the
crowd which came Tuesday night to
hear Senator Johnson, all chairs were
removed from the main floor OF the
big hall and the audience stood during
the address. President Wilson spoke
from the same platform eight days
ago. Senator Johnson charged that
President Wilson seeks to establish
substantially new government for
the United States by provisions of the
league Of nations covenant.
Senator Johnson's appeal for the
ra dical amendment of the peace pact
was enthusiastically received by the
crowd.
Upon his arrival here he was met
at the train by band and a commit
tee of citizens, and later rode in an au-
tomobile parade. Among those on the
stage were: Mayor George W. Burn
side; w. c. Cook, Republican national
committeeman from South Dakota.
and former Senator Robert J. Gamble
Mr. Wilson intends, with his league
of nations, to adopt a new government
for the United States of America" p"
Senator Johnson said. 1T is exactly
what we do not wish to have done.
at this time. We are content to live
under the constitution and the Decla-
ration of Independence.
Has OutgroWn Government.
I'VE insist that the government Of
Washington and Of Lincoln and of
Roosevelt the republic which we have
cherished and which has grown great
under the doctrine of AmeriCanism
shall not be superseded by an over
lordship Of eight foreign nations or
by a per-gOvernment in which our
voice will be but one of nine. In this
ominous sentence. Mr. Wilson has
told his purpose and the purpose Of
the league of nations. He has out
grown the government that has been
ours for l4O years. We have not. He
has made a fundamental choice pt :
! government with his league. We are
still Americans.
, "Mr Wilson IN starting ais .oI7
said be was making a report 70 he
country. The American people have
waited in vain sor an: report os NJ
Wilson 5 2roceedjngs at Paris.
: Staten ents Grotesque.
! IN The c:ty OF Sioux Falls he n
duiged n one Or two significant -
marks, pregnant witt warning 20 ou;
i people. You: choice he said, IS be
tween he :eagIe g nations and Ger
nan3snl. and he endeavored by Veil ed
threat to convey that MS Opponents
were tainted with -Gerraan!s:c3. Il
is q bad and lost cause which n rs
extremity resorts to epitAets and vttu
peration.
And the choice is not between the
league Of nations and Germ1nism.
! The choice is between the leagu oI
nations and Americanism. The choice
is between Mr. Wilson's information
alism and Americanism."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-17
mex OFFICERS ARE
HELD FOR ROBBERY
(By Associated P--ess)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Chief of
Police Aeapito Peres. of TuXpan, Mex,
ard Lieutenant-Colonel Rodriguez, OF
the Mexican federal army have been
arrested on orders Of General Murguia,
accused Of completely in the recent
robbery of the Tuxpan office of the
Pennsylvania Mexican oil company.
an American corporation. it was said
II official advices reaching Washing
ton .oday.
Practically all the members of the
cO60er band. numbering 2S in all, have
been arrested and the prisoners with
out exception the dispatches said, have
declared under oath that Lieutenant
Colonel Rodriguez was in command OF
ti-e band at the time of the robbery
and personally directed the work.
The robbers secured about $4,000
gold Of which it is said, Chief of Po
Nee Perez received $4,000
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-09-17
LOCAL MAN BLINDED
IN EFFORT TO Save
COMRADES IN FRANCE

Hundreds Of homes have had their
war stories; some teeming with ad-
venture: others pathetic, but little
house which stands at III Chestnut
street has tale that has not been
surpassed.
Lieutenant Roy Mote, the eldest
son, is at home to visitors once more,
but as he grasps the hand of everyone
who comes to see him. he attempts to
recognize the tone OF voice. Last
May Lieutenant Mote went into an
exploding ammunition dump at Toul.
France, and though he rescued two
of his men from death, came out with
both eyes blinded and the bone OF ais
right leg shattered
This is the story as Lieutenant Mote
tells it. but a medal tells tore sig
nificant tale. The medal was paStow-
ed by his colonel for brave action n
risking his own life to save his men,
eleven o. whom were killed and
twenty injured in the explosion.
The young officer served On this
side for many months, having receiv-
ed his commission as second lieuten-
ant at FIT. Benjamin Harrison. On
November II heavy gun was thrown
from it's base and fell on his shoulder,
DIGdhllS IL anu lAld A4o hsNHd'
War Too Mild
The war had been all too mild for
Lieutenant Mote, however, and he en-
listed again for foreign service and
was sent abroad last May.
Il hadn't been at Toul but a couple
of days until the accident" said Mote
and when came to, they were getting
ready to ship me back to the States
Still I saw a lot"
Mote is home on an indefinite sick
leave now, but as soon as he feels
really spry" again he is going back
to Camp Sherman to report for duty
Pershine Greeted Him.
ooh yes, everybody's been extreme
ly nice to me. | guess one never
knows how many friends he has until
something like this happens. l came
back on the Leviathan with some
casuals of the first division.
Just before we docked at Hoboker
they brought General Pershing ovel
to me, and he shook hands ant
wished me good luck. OF course,
| couldn't see him. Gee, l wish
could haye!.