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The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
CHINA DEMANDS
TREATY REPEAL
Declares Japan's Twenty
One Points Incompatible
With League Of Nations.
Special, to The Chrtstian Science
Moaitsr.

Special, to The Christian Science
Moaitsr.
raris, April The oricial statement
received here today from the Chinese
government urging the formal nullir-
cation OF the Chino-Japanese treaty OF
1915, comprising the famous twenty
enc demands" can have occasioned no
surprise to those who were familiar
with the Chinese attitude on the
matter.
-
Point of Bayonet.
The statement points out that as
sent to these demands was secured
from China "st the point OF the bay
onet," when the world was preoccu-
paed with the war. and that the de-
mands themselves are Prussian IN
their character and inimical not only
To Chinese liberty but TO her very
Independence
The statement further insists that
tn. Japanese claim TO ShantunE be-
cause japan expelled the Germans
from the peninsula should be con-
trAsted with the American attitude
toward France in regard TO Alsace-
Lorraine or Great Britain toward
Belgium. and declares that these de-
msnds forced upon China. four years
ago, should be abrogated because they
are. incompatible with the principles
OF the league OF nations"
The demands thus repudiated, 1t will
be remembered, were hrst presented
TO China BY tho japanese minister in
Peking in the January Of 1915.
The utmost secrecy was maintained
at hrst as to their nature, but grad
Ually it became apparent that Japan
was determined to take advantage OF
the war IN Europe to settle accounts
once for all with China
Open Negotiations
Meanwhile the Chinese government
an on the subject. and Chinese and
Jauanese dipIoratists assembled in
Peking for this purpose.
The japanese government however,
still declined TO make any public
statement as TO its Intentions. while
Washington and London. although in
formed on the matter, we're bound
to secrecy. Ultimately the struggle
between the dirlomatists OF the two
countries was narrowed down 70 the
notorious Group V"
China absolutely refused to agree
10 the demands contained in this
sroup. regarding them as involving
the sbrogation Of her position as a
sovereign state, and the result Of
this stand was that on May 7. 1915.
Japan delivered an ultimatun to
China demanding an answer within
forty-eight hours.
At this, China gave way, and sc-
cepted the treaty with the exception
OF FIVE articles Of Group V, which
were, as the result OF a hurried
agreement. left for subsequent dis
cussion-"
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
BAD DAYS ARRIVE
FOR DISTRICT DOGS
Poundkeeper Gathering Them In
For Unpaid License Fees.

Twenty dogs a day are being
gathered in by George w. Rae, Dis
trict poundmaster, in the spring
drive to capture all muzzleless and
tagless dogs found in the District.
Many of the muzzles and tags had
been left at home, while others
without District license numbers and
muZzles will be the property of the
poundmaster unless masters pay the
81 fee required by District regula-
tions.
Records show that more dog Ii
censes have been issued this year
than during any similar period in
former years. Already 1875 licenses
have been obtained from District
headquarters.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
By PERCY L. CROSBY

icsl secrets are likely 10 be used in
attempt 20 dominate commerce. He
asserted closer trade combinations
exist in the central alliance than be
fore the war.
Cuthbsrtson urged the necessity
OF tariff protection for essential and
desirable chemical industries. He
said American chemical industries
are not yet in a position 20 compete
on an equality with the old and
well-estsblished concerns abroad.
Maj. w. D. Bancroft. u. s. A. an
nounced that the Rockefeller foun-
dalton has appropriated s5o0.o6o for
chemical research work.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
TRY TO PROVE FRAUD
IN CHAMBERLAIN CASE
Handwriting Expert Says One Man
Typed Four Letters.

London, April a-The prosecution in
the eourt-martisl OF Capt Edmund
Chamberlain. OF San Antonios Tex.
today attempted to prove the defen-
dant fradulently accepted promotion
Mrs. Mary McCrary, chief yeoman.
was placed on the stand She tesu-
fed that she was a stenographer to
Capt H Cone and was present when
the latter congratulated Chamberlain
on his alleged aerial exploits, recon-
nsnding he be promoted to captain
Wilfred webb, handwriting expert
in the British war Office testified that
he was convinced four typewriter
documents signed with different
names were actually written by one
person. He pointed out similar mis-
takes in spelling and a peculiar char
acteriSto In the typed letters a, o,
and u. From a study OF national
characteristics, Webb said he believed
all were written by an American.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
u. S. to Sell Two Billion
In War Supplies as Junk

War materials to be sold by this
government to private concerns will
total perhaps 1900 900 900. Acting Sec
retsry Of War Crowen stated yester-
day.
So far the War Department has sold
about 800. ooo, 900 worth OF material.
At present the army owns about
100, 900 tons OF steel which is to be
sold probably as junk.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
Uncle Sam Cancels 63
Per Cent of War Work

Sixty-three per cent OF War De-
partment contracts outstanding when
the armistice was signed have been
suspended or cancelled. IL was an
nounced yesterday.
Eighty-four per cent Of aircraft con-
tracts have been terminated.
Only per cent OF signal corps sup
ply contracts and II per cent Of quar-
cancelled.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
Shipping Plant Closed.

Jacksonville. Fla, April S-The Mo,
rey Thomas Shipbuilding Corporation
operated for the United States Ship,
ping Board. closed down this after,
noon, following the launching of the
Chilo. last of the vessels contracted
for by the government.
Four ships were built by this com.
pany for the shipping board.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
CITIZENS in FAVOR
OF COLORED FIREMEN
Southwest Residents Thank Com
mIssioners for Fire Comnanv

Resolutions thanking the District
Commissioners for the appointment
of colored fire company in the
southwest section OF the city were
adopted at meeting OF the South
west Civic Association at the Randall Il
School last night
A committee was appointed to ar
range for a reception in honor or
members OF the company
Petitions were drawn up requesting
the Board OF Education to confirm tho
findings Of the court in a recent trial
of colored school teachers.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
Minnesota Robbers Get
$1,000 in Liberty Bonds

Minneapolis, April s.-Six daylight
robbers, all armed, and one carrying
a suitcase. today held up the Peoples
State Bank. at Seven Corners. locked
the cashier in his cage, and escaped
with s1l.soo in liberty bonds and con-
siderable cash.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
BALLOTS
FAVOR LEAGUE
Close of Herald Forum on
Covenant Shows 78 Per
Cent Favor 1t.

The Washington Herald league Of
nations ballot closed last night with
IS per cent OF the votes cast favor
able to the league.
The total number of votes cast in
favor OF the league through The
Washington Herald was 5.72s for
and 1882 against.
Reports from the fifteen other
newspaper conducting the referen-
dunn Indicate an overwhelming ma
jority in favor OF the league, with
an average OF three persons out OF
every four casting their votes in
the Affirmative. The total vote
throughout the country was 1s1.I44
for and S3.427 against, according 10
the final counting late last night.
Taft Approved Ballot.
The referendum attracted the at
tention Of persons OF every occupa-
ton and every nationality. Among
the ANAL votes counted in the offlce
of The Washington Herald last
night was one mailed to the league
of nations editor by Sing Lee. n
Chinese laundryman at 1913 Eighth
street southeast Lee voted yes"
on his ballot -.
At the opening Of the balloing it
was felt that the usefulness of the
referendum depended greatly upon
the form OF question asked.
The question finally decided upon
was; DO you wish the United States
to enter a league OF nations to pre-
serve peace" Before an announce
ment regarding the referendum was
made ex-President aft was consulted
on the form Of question. He regarded
the question in the form it finally ap-
peared on the Washington Herald bal
lot as eminently fair and simple, and
said he could make no suggestion to
improve it
Highest Percentage.
The highest percentage Of votes in
favor OF the league was cast by
readers OF the Houston Chronicle.
e1as, where ninety-six out Of every
100 voted in the affirmative.
The Chicago Daily News vote showed
the greatest percentage OF opposition.
Out OF 1928 votes counted, 4.IOs or
thirty-nine per cent were opposed.
Below is a table showing the politics
of each paper in the referendum, as
given by Ayers Newspaper Directory
for 1919, and the percentage OF their
individual vote in favor OF ntry in
to the league:
New York Globe, Independent...... "A
Chicago Daily News. Independent. 81
Boston Post, Ind. Democrat........ s.
Washington ID. c. Herald, Ind. IS
Grand Rapids Press, independent. So
Los Angeles Times, Ind. Rep. s.
Topeka Capital. Republican.......... IA
Houston Chronicle. Independent. 96
Souix Falls IS. D. Press, Ind....... s.
Rochester Times-Union, Ind. Dem. S6
Dallas Times Herald, Ind. DEM. 81
Syracuse Journal, Independent...... So
Bridgeport Stand. Telegram Ind. Il
~. Brunswick IN. j. Times. Ind -. IS
Binghamton Press. independent. Sc
Des Moines Capitol. Republican. so
The above newspapers have a COM
bined circulation of upward Of 2.OO0, 600
and are read by 100000 persons. 1t
will be noted that every section of
the country. except the South. is rep
resented. Invitations were sent to sew
eral newspapers in the Southern
States. but they declined to enter the
referendum on the ground that the
sentiment in their localities was 50
overv b elmingly for a league that a.
canvass would be useless.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
CALL NATIONAL
UNITY COUNCIL
Wilson Harmony Meeting
Of All Classes to Plan
Working Program.

President Wilson. upon his return
to this country. will issue a call for
an industrial conference. to be held
late in May or early in June, either
in New York or Chicago, so that capi-
tai, labor and the government may
join hands in a program of amicable
industry.
The President has already received
the suggestion. in a report from
Washington. and is understood 10
favor a program, including:
l. A call for an industrial confer
ence or parliament to devise a con
structtve program TO meet the peace
needs of the country's business life.
.. Reaffirmation OF the authority OF
the War Labor Board as a co-opera,
tive tribunal of justice. during the
transitory period, or until the indus
trial conferences conclusions are put
into effect.
Proposed Delegates.
Suggested employers representative
at this conference have been ]. T.,
Morgan. Charles NJ. Schwab. Judge
Gary, John d. Rockefeller. Henry G
Frick, Henry Ford. ]. Ogden Armour
John d. Ryan and John ID. Rookie
Teller. jr.
Labor's representatives may be takeT
from the following: Samuel Gompers
W. s. Carter, John Fitzpatrick. Frank
Morrison, Andrew Furuseth. Jonh l.
Frey. Miss Mary Anderson. James H
Maurer, w. y. Mahon, William IL
Johnston. William L. Hutcheson. Syd'
ney HilIman. Hugh Frenzy, Austin b
Garretson and James Duncan.
Intermediates, representing the
government and the general public as
well. would include men and women
from every walk in life. Some names
suggested include former President
Taft, Elihu Root. leading editors, col
lege professors. Socialists. judges and
cabinet members.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
Needs Iron Trousers.

Detroit, April S.-Anthony Bunnett
considers ordering cast iron trousers
and a paddock to match. While on
a street car n thief cut a hip pock-
ct and 800 from his pants.
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09
Mathematical Burglars

ID Columbus. o., April s-Burglarly
business here is so brisk the opera
tives evidently needed tabula tor.
They stole an adding machine from
4 local business ofrce
The Washington herald., 1919-04-09

Black Gloss-Blsck Duu-Cherry Red
Eycrgreen-Gold-Rose Pink-Battleship
Gney-NAvy Blue-Burnt strsw-Purple--
Military wn-LaFendcr-Khski.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
MINuTEs nE RoARn.

Following are the minutes of the
county board Of supervisors for the
September meeting:
The County superintendent of ed
ucation, the manager of the county
farm and the county engineer filed
their monthly reports.
Ordered that the semi-annual inter-
est on road bands due sept IS and
Oct.l be paid.
Ordered that the claim of the Mem
phis Stone and Gravel Co., for SIP
1912 for gravel furnished the Arte-
STA road district be not above.
Ordered that the salary of the
county agent be increased to $500
per year.
Ordered that the clerk notify all
parties liable for Communication road
taxes will be allowed to work out
said taxes on the road of the differ
ent road districts before December 1 /.
1919, under the supervision of the
county commissioners.
Ordered that the clerks advertise
for bids for concrete culvert on Evans
road m Dist. 5; for wooden bridge on
Gilmer road near MCGEE pace; for
concrete culvert on Caledonia and
Steens road at Ussery branch; for
concrete culvert on Barton road near
j. H. Wells place.
Ordered that Supervisor Watson
be authorized to sell all surplus corn,
hay etc, at the county farm.
Ordered that the clerk advertise
for bids for concrete culvert in Dist.
8.
Ordered that Supervisor Hatchett
be authorized to sell pair of mules
belonging to Dist. 2.
Ordered that an election to vote
on road bonds be held in the Mt. Yer
non road district September 80, 1919.
Ordered that the salary of L. G
Bridgeforth, COMMISSIONER of Dist.
4, be fixed at $1OO per year.
Ordered that the clerk notify the
M. and o, R. R. Co., to fix crossing
at Askew road, Dist. 5.
Ordered that Acme Concrete Co.,
be paid the sum of $3493.69 part
payment on contract for repairing
court house, jail and painting county
bridge.
Ordered that contract for build
ing concrete culvert on the Military
road at S. b. Belts place be awarded
to q, p. Goolsby.
] Ordered that contract for building
steel bridge on Foote and Nickles
road be awarded to the Acme Con-
4 crete Co.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
GIDEON D. HARRIS.

A gentle life closed Wednesday
morning, life ripened into the full
function of long years, with useful
Ewing, tireless service and uncom-
planning resignation to all that came
to him. Gid. D. Harris was one of
our oldest citizens. He came from
one of the best families of ali this
aection, and all his life he maintained
she good name he proudly bore.
As business man, as churchman,
as citizen, neighbor and friend, his
whole career was honorable and use
full. AS husband, father and friend
Ais walk among man was distinguish
ed for its simplicity, its urbanity
and its charity and kindens to all.
His going away was at the beginning
of beautiful day in his garden
where he loved to linger and play
with Gods gifts to man. May the Per-
feet Day open unto him in the Gar
den of Paradise above, for such he
deserved.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
COM MUNICATED
MAGOWAH.
For The Dispatch:

For The Dispatch:
The publicity given the Magowah
Gun Club through local newspapers
and press dispatches, suggests that
perhaps a word of explanation as to
the name, may prove of passing in
terest. 1t is the Indian name for a
creek emptymg into the Tombigbee
river from the west and whose head
waters come from localities at and
between Crawford and Penn station,
on the VI and o, X. r. The word is
said to mean impossible, the stream
in pioneer days having been bordered
on both sides by broad and impene-
trable cane breaks.
The first Grange organized at the
residence of the late DIR. P. G.. Hair
stoE, adopted the name. Later a post
office was established on the Love
place near by, as Magowah. The
Turner stock farm is known as
Magowah Meadows. And last the
Gun Club also appropriated the
name, whose meeting place is near
Bethel church. SO Magowah can be
applied to no given point, but en-
braces a general locality, so to speak.
Its name. however, has completely
lost its significance, for the creek is
now spanned by a steel bridge and
the broad cane breaks have been
converted into fertile tiled drained
lands producing bountiful crops
which can be seen from the Jacksda
Highway. "Choctaw."
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
MIDDLE CLASS TO
SAVE COUNTRY
Continued From Page One)

er or later. For my part | am will
ing to end it now in order that the
children may escape the conflict.
Il do not deny the right of the
lanlorihg man Il quit his job con-
tinued Senator Williams. "He has
an inalienable right to do that. A
thousand men may quit, or ten thou
sand. The adoption of the thirteenth
amendment to the constitution put an
end to compulsory labor in this conu-
try But this does not mean that gil
gantic conspiracies may be formed
which stop the whole transportation
system of the country and reduce the
American nation to a state of pa
ralysis.
" Nor does it mean that any body
of men may drive the members of
this Congress before it like cattle
When any man tells me that | have
got to do a thing, he is pretty apt to
find that | will not do that thing,
lied labor undertakes to tell Congress
even if it is right. And when organ
that Congress has got to do a thing,
labor may defeat even righteous
act
What | want to see is league of
peace between the employer and the
amnlnua I xuon M 70 500 fboaa =, I.,,..,..A =
come together to prevent Industrial
conflicts just as we propose to bring
nations together in league to pre-
vent war between them. And | know
no reason why the government should
not command capital and labor to
submit their disputes to fair mind
ed tribunal: Neither ought to want
;Jad neither has right more than
justice"
Referring particularly to the
threatened uprising of the railroad
operatives, Senator Williams declar-
ed that if they should dare to aban-
don the country to the horrors of
great nation wide transportation
strike, they would soon find that the
American people as a whole would
man the railroads in their own way
and run them, strike or no strikes.
This could be done, Make no mis-
take about it, the senator exclaimed;
lit could be done. There are tens of
thousands of people who could step in
and take the places which had been
deserted 1t may have been true many
years ago, but it is not true now, that
the country must submit to such
thing. The old Tyranny of expert la
Dor over the country has gone a-glim-
mering.'
The Williams speech was startling
in its boldness. Many senator's have
from time to time shown resentment
of the demands of labor, but he is the
first to show absolute defiance of
those who are threatening the govern
ment IN the present crisis.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
BRINGING FRUIT.

The suggestion in Wednesdays
Dispatch that our commercial organi-
cation should be revived, brought re-
suits. Bright and early Wednesday
morning Y committee Of three enter
prising citizens called at this office
and volunteered their help Accord
ingly a meeting will be held this
week and plans for county wide
luncheon to lay the matter before our
citizenship, will soon be held 1t is
planned to have two hundred repre-
sentative men present. one hundred
form the city and one hundred from
the county, and to form a county
wide organization to deal with all
the problems presented to US as a
people When you are called be sure
and come.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
City Hail, Columbus, Miss.


Sept. 2, 1919
Council met in regular monthly
session, present, d. S. Mechanical.
Mayor, G. Y. Banks, L. w. Stevens
L. A. Vaughan, f. f. Chappell, j. B.
Love and S. M. Nash, Councilmen.
Councilman Chapel introduced an
ordinance prescribing the form of
bond and coupons for the Street Paw
ing bonds, the same being duly sec
onded and adopted.
The monthly reports of the Mayor,
Chief of Police, Street Commissioner,
Engineer of Water works were pre-
scented, and ordered filed The month
ly reports of the Tax Collector and
Treasurer were presented, read and
ordered spread upon the minutes of
this meeting
On motion duly seconded the store
house and adjoining shed of the Camp
lot were rented to j. A. Atkins.
The petition of J, r. Carter ct al,
asking that light be installed at
the intersection of 9th avenue and -
st. North referred to the Light Cont.
for investigation.
The request of the Sanitary Laun-
dry for refund on meter purchased
several years ago, was on motion,
not granted.
The City Marshal and Tax Col
hector filed his report of forfeitures
of lease hold property in the 10th
Section by reason of payment of
lease tax at the time as fixed by law,
said report was received and ordered
spread on the minutes of this meet
ing.
On motion duly seconded it is or
dered that a 100 watt light be in
stalled at the Intersection of 9TH Ave.
and 3rd. st. North.
On motion duly seconded the CON
tract for paving the streets was
awarded Mr.. H. C. Terry, of Column
bus, Miss, all councilmen voting af-
fir1native except Councilman Stevens
who opposed the concrete type of
paving.
Oh motion duly seconded the School
budget as prepared and submitted by
the School Trustees, was approved
by this council.
On motion duly seconded it is or
dered that no supplies in any depart
ments hould be purchased without
obtaining q written order from the
Mayor or some member Of the Com
mittee, any bills presented for pay
ment without order will be returned
for the order.
On motion duly seconded it is or
dered that the salary Of ]. C. Craw-
ley be paid in twelve equal INSTALL
ments. instead of nine as heretofore
paid.
The City Marshal and Tax Col
lector having filed his assessment
rolls, the council devoted the renssin-
der Of the session to the equaliEstion
Of the tax rolls.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
Hot Weather---Ice
Tea.

True economy consists in obtain
ing what you want at a fair price;
there is no economy in buying cheap,
common stuff, particularly does this
apply to tea. Golden Gate Teas-all
flavors-are high grade; full flavor,
choicest quality, packed in flavor
tight, moisture-tight cartons, six va
rieties, Ceylon, Japan, 0olong, Gun
powder, English Breakfast, Black and
Green. All make delicious drinks,
whether hot OF iced.
One pound Of Japan tea will make
500 cups; one pound of Ceylon Tea
will make 400 cups; both are good;
neither cost to exceed Ia Of a cent
per cup. If you have not done so,
try Ceylon as an iced beverage. You
viii be delighted; it is flavory, rich,
pure, clean. economical and healthy;
also try it as a hot drink; its excel
benoe will surprise you.
We have the sole agency for Co
fumbus of Golden Gate Teas, Coffees,
Spices and Flavoring Extracts.
J. H. STEVENS & son
Paons 50. The Main st. GrOeers.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
EMPLOYEES LOEB'S STORE.

Following are the new employees
Of the various departments of Simon
Loeb and Bros department store:
Mr.. Fitzhugh Lee, Manager Shoe
Department; Mr.. Ernest Sisson, Shoe
Department; Mr.. Martin S. Flood,
Shoe Department; Mrs. E. S. Randall
Head Alteration Department; Miss
Lizette Randall, Hosiery Department;
Mrs. Emmett Cumbelworth, Under
wear Department; Mrs. onnie Wake
field, Ready To Wear Department;
Miss ottley McCown, Millinery De-
partment
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-09-07
Land Brings Big Prices.

INDIANOA, Miss. Sept. 3.-Land
in Sunflower County continues to sell
at unheard of prices. Recently Mrs,
Beard sold her Schwabolosky farm
near Holly Ridgeafor $212.50 per acre,
800 acres, walkout proposition Les
lie Fletcher, Jr., was the purchaser.
And, again, Chas F. Klingmah sold
parts of the original G. w. Faison
and R. B. Faison places to w. w.
Pitts, $50 acres, for $4,000.