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The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
ITALIANS ARE MUCH WORRIED
Situation At Fiume Perplexina To ltal.
Ian Government, Which Fears
Use of Force.

Rome.-Cabinet ministers do not
conceal the enormous gravity of the
situation and the serious difficulty,
not to say the impossibility, Of finding
a satisfactory solution to the Fiume
problem. They do not want to use
force against Capt D'Annunzio, wish
ing to avoid fratricidal conflict, and it
is said this hesitation may be partly
due to the fact that troops ordered
against the poets forces might refuse
to obey orders.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
POET D'ANNUNZIO
DECLARES WAR
ANNOUNCES THAT he coNsID.
ERs HIMSELF IN STATE OF
WAR WITH Jueo-sLAvIA.
CITY IS ABLAzE WITH FLAGS
Streets Are Throneed With Soldiers.
Many Veterans Of the Great War
Are Lined Up With the
Spectacular Poet.
Fiuma-"I consider myself in a
state OF war with Jugo- Slayia."

Fiuma-"I consider myself in a
state OF war with Jugo-Slayia."
Gabrielle d'Annunzio thus proclaimed
from the municipal palace Of Fiume.
He also announced that measures had
been adopted to meet any attack from
the enemy.
Troops had been sent TO the first
line of reserves, ready to answer any
need Thus far the Italian Red Cross
has not appeared on the scene for
the purpose of giving assistance to
those within the city If necessary.
F1ume is ablaze with flags. her
streets are filled with marching sol.
diers and her air is vibrant with the
confidence felt by the men who, under
the command OF Qspt. Gabrielle dan.
nunzio, marched into the city and still
firmly hold 1t.
Italy's flag, with that OF the city
OF F1ume, predominant, the only for
eign banner being the French tri-col-
or floating over the French naval
headquarters. Pennants bearing the
words Viva Italia" and Capt. dan.
nunzio's slogan, "Fiume or death"
mingled with red, white and green of
Italy and the violet and blue and yell
low of Fiume.
The correspondent reached Fiume
from Trieste, being buried in the coal
In the tender of a locomotive for the |
last part of the journey to avoid |
guards along the way.
Soldiers are everywhere in the city.
motor trucks lurch through the
streets, carrying men from one point
to another and hundreds of troops
may be seen at any hour marching
with the greatest precision and with
the strictest military discipline, the
whole sceAe being similar to that to
be encountered at great Italian mil.
ltary post. Men from all regiments,
arms and branches of the service
seem to be here. Among them are
thousands of veterans Of the great
war, majority OF the men wearing
.hree or four service medals, as we'll
Is those indicating they volunteered
'or the fighting here. One lieutenant
IN the staff of Capt. d'Annunzio wears
Tx wound stripes, while men who
wear four or five stripes are frequent
y met.
Capt. d'Annunzio's headquarters are
in the government palace,
which has been converted into yer.
table general staff building, filled
With different departments. The pri.
ate office of the poet-aviator over
ooks the city The building is the !,
inest on the Fiume, having beautiful
culptures, elaborate staircases and
magnificent furniture
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
ONE WAY TO GET RESULTS
Ohio Bakeries Are Fined for Fixing
High Prices and Ordered to
Make Reduction.

Columbus, O.-Four large Columbus
baking companies indicted August 22,
on charges of violating the Valentine
antitrust law in combining to fix the
price of bread, entered pleas of guilty
and were fined $1,000 and costs each,
assessed penalty of $50 per day from
day Of indictment and ordered to re-
duce the price of bread to what it was
before the combination was entered
into.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
TRY TO WRECK TWO TRAINS
Boulders Were Placed On Tracks, Rut
No Harm Results Military
On Guard.

London.-Two attempts to wreck
trains running between London and
Brighton by placing boulders on the
tracks were reported. Military forces
are now guarding the line.
Strikers in Scotland have blockaded
two trains. The London & Brighton
company deny that rs per cent OF the
engine drivers and firemen OF their
line have resumed work.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
SUGAR BOARD IS TO QUIT
Equaflxatlon Board Notifies President
That the Work 1t Was Appointed
To Do lie Completed.

New York.-President Wilson has
been advised by the U. s. sugar equali-
zation board, 1t was learned here that
in its opinion 1t is too late to consider
continuation OF government sugar
control throughout mex. year. The
board automatically goes out of offics
Dec. 81.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
ASKED TO CANCEL SPEECH
Citizens Of Ardmore, In Mass Meeting,
Decide They Dc Not Want
Senator Reed.

Ardmore, okla.-Ardmore citizens,
h mass meeting. sent telegram to
Senator James w. Reed of Missouri.
demanding that he cancel his Ard
more speaking date IN opposition to
the league of nations Resolutions
we're adopted indorsing President VII
son and the league
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
New Beacon on Superior.

Eagle River, Mich.-To cheat the
graveyard" Of Lake Superior OF furth-
er victims after taking toll Of Great
Lakes shipping for nearly q century.
the United States government has Just
completed construction OF light sta
ton aid to marines i've miles east of
this point
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
utah Lines Up with suffrage.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-The house
of representatives Of the Utah legis-
lature in special session ratified the
amendment to the national constitu-
ton providing for woman suffrage.
The senate ratified the amendment
the day before.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
koIchak Make. Appeal.

Omsk.-Coinciden with the issu.
.ance of a decree calling for the con-
vening of zemstyo congress, Admir-
al Kolchak, head Of the all-Russian
government, nude an appeal to the
population to drop party struggles and
unite around the government.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
ehortaoe Of coal In ItaIy.

Rome-The shutting off OF British
coal from Italy because OF the railway
strike In Great Britain, of which no
tice was given by the British govern
nent win be seriously felt in this
country.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
Issue Storm warnIno.

Washington--The weather bureau
Monday issued bulletin warning yea
sells off the Florida coast to take pre-
cautions against tropical disturbance
In that vicinity moving north or north.
east.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
X. c. l. In elections.

Psris.-Ths cost OF elections this
autumn Is expected to Be about thres
times as high as those Of 1914. This
Is due to the advanced cost OF print
sn-. travelling and tseidentals.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
Catholic Convention.

washington.-More Than 500 bishops
and other prelates Of the Roman Ca
tholic church. representing every sec
ton OF the country. wero IN hand to
attend the opening session at Catholic
University OF the conference calle4 by
Cardinal Gibbons.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
Indorss Woman suffraas.

Salt Lake City. Utah.-Ths utah
state senate, in special session here,
passed the amendment to tie national
constitution providing for suffrage To-
women,
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
!. c. c. comeIete HEARING.

washington.-The house interstate
commerce committee completed its
swo-months' hearings on the railroad
reorganization program with the So
lection Of subcommittee to frame q
bill.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
srtlsh Iroops In Odessa.

vienna.-Troops from the British
feet In the Black Sea have been land
ed ct Odessa and have occupied the
city. according to adyices received In
Budapest
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
Would Continue Service

Observation-Disclosures Of ship
ping service on inland waterways pro
Fided by the government during the
war was proposed In q btu introduced
~ Senator Ransdell. Of Louisiana
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
rro,,Ier To Be Closed.

Rome.-The Servian frontier has
been ordered closed for period Of Is
days, according to a dispatch to the
Tempo from Trieste
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03
erl,Ish Release wan

washington.-The British govern
meut has decided to release at once
a great quantity o. package mail hello
m IN England during the war
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03

Washington. -viscount Grey, the
new British ambassador to the United
States. has arrived from New York.
The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-10-03

Chattanoogs.-The state convention
Of the Tennessee Church Of Christ. Just
closing its session here. selected Mem
phis as the nsxt eonrerstca esE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Text Of communique
Issued at Paris

By the Associated PrsHs.
PARIS. February 3-The Official tert
of the supreme councils communioue
reads:
The President of the United STATE.
the prime ministers ana ministers for
foreign affairs Of the allied and asao.
ciated powers and the Japanese renre.
sentatives met today at the ouai
dOrsay from IL am. to L DIM. Tbev
heard N. venizelos' statement of The
claims of Greece. which will be con-
tinued at IL am. after which the
czechosiovak delegates will again be
heard"
After the meeting of the commits
sion on a society of nations the fol-
lowing announcement was issued.
The commission met to comnaYe
views on procedure and to arrive AZ !,
method which will facilitate progress.
1t was agreed that an accord In min
ciple had been reached by the reso,,,.
tion previously passed by the co,f.r-
ence and that the discussion sbou1d
proceed accordingly at the nex, ma,
ing, which is called for 8.3f o'cIosL
Criilon." oe
An official communication issuea to
day by the commission on the resnor-
Isibility for the war and its conduct
says:
The initial meeting of the eomm,..
sion on the responsibility for the W.
and Its conduct was held today at =
o'clock at the ministry of the intersav
and was attended by the deleeates ~
the powers represented on the corr :
mission. Robert Lansing, Secretary ~
state, and chief representative of tbs
United States. was chosen president ~
the commission. and Sir Gordon ssey- =
are of the British delegation and Sen
ator Scialoia of the Italian deIeratSon
were chosen vice presidents. M ds Il
Pradelle was appointed secretary OF
the commission.
1t was decided to appoint three s,,h.
committees. two for the exau1inafjnn
of questions of law and one for tha
examination of facts. The folIowin )
persons were named as a COMMITTEES ~
three to nominate members Of fhs
above e-mentioned subcommittee and
to determine the mandate under yvbirS,
the subcommittees In question VIII
act: w r. Massey of the British 5dele- :
cation; n Tanlieu Of the French dele.
cation. and n PoIitis, Greek dele.
gate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
FOR A DRY NATION.
Lower Branch Of Pennsylvania Leg
islature Votes to Ratify.

HARRISBURG, Pa. February A.
The joint resolution ratffying the
Prohibition amendment to the fed
eral Constitution was adopted today
by the lower branch of the Pennsyl-
vania legislature. The vote was 11O
to SO. The number of votes required
to pass the resolution is 104.
TIE resolution now goes to the
senate for concurrence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
q GIVEN HIGHEST
i. S. ARMY AWARD
Congressional Medals OF
Honor for Two Officers and
Nineteen Enlisted Men.
SOME ARE PoSTHUMOUs

Award of congressional medals of
honor the highest American mill.
tary decoration. TO two officers and
nineteen enlisted men of the Army
in France. was announced today by
the War Department Only three
of the medals had been awarded pre-
viousIy for service in the great war.
All of the awards were upon recon-
mendation by Gen. Pershing. BY act
of Congress the medal can be given
only for conspicuous gailantry and
intrcpidity above and beyond the call
of duty in action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
TWO STREET CARS ROBBED.
Hold-Ups by Armed Motorists in
s. the Suburbs of Brooklyn.

NEws YORK, February Five
armed men in a touring car held up
two street cars in Flushing and ELM
hurst. suburban districts of Brooklyn.
today.
During the. first hold-up two of the
bandits pointed their revolvers at the
motorman and the three others robbed
the conductor.
Later, in the business section OF Flush
ing, several of the bandits boarded a
trolley car and compelled the motorman
to nut on full speed. While the bandits
were robbing the conductor the auto
mobile kept pace behind the car.
EARLY police reports did not say
whether the street cars were carrying
passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
FIRE DESTROYS MAIL
CAR AS TRAIN SPEEDS

PfTTsHuRGH, February Fire,
staring In fast mail train speeding
toward Pittsburgh from Philadelphia,
DESTROYED car loaded with mail TOR
Chicago and badly damaged another
bound Tor Indianapolis, at Pitcairn,
twenty miles east Of here. this morning.
The cars are said to have carried rer-
istered mail valued at many thcusands
cs GoIa-s,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Editor Fined; Friends Raise Cash

HAVANA, Cuba. Monday, February
3-Dr. Carlos Mendieta. editor-in-
hief of Ell Heraldo De Cuba, the prin-
cipal organ of the liberal party. was
fined $500 in correctional court today
on charges of libel brought against
him by President Menocai 1t was
announced in an extra edition of the
Ell HerzIdo tonight that the amount
OF the filae was raised by sympathiz-
ers who had gathered outside the
curtr0pn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Councils Commissions
Hold Their Initial Meetings;
Secretary Lansing Honored

PARIS. February 3-The commission
On ports, waterways and railways held
its FIRST meeting today. The meeting
was called by NJ. Chayelie. French min
lister Of public works Signor Crispi, the
italian minister of supplies, was named
chairman, and NJ. Sifton of Belgium vice
chairman.
program, including recognition of the
general principle Of the right of nations
to control international waterways and
international railways. which was ac-
cepted by the commission. The details
win be considered at the next meeting.
Tho committee on reparation and
damages also held its initial meeting
NJ Kiotz, the French minister Of finance
was chosen chairman and Premier
Hughes Of Australia vice chairman
The commission will meet again We'd
nesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
DR.. Pierce Dies of Iniuries.

JERSEY CITY. N. J.. February A.
DR.. George Pierce of Montciair, N. J.,
research chemist for the Colgate soap
manufacturing plant here. and who
was burned in the, chemical explosion
at the plant yesterday. died today OF
hiG in niuriAk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Mr.. CARROTS Objections.

Representative Austin assured Rep
resentative,, Campbell that there
would be an extra session.
The only other objection made was
that the passage of this retirement
measure would be used as basis for
demands for increased salary. This
opposition was led principally by
representative Garrett of Tennessee.
He was answe cred by all of the speak,
ers fAvoring the Legislation. !.
Several members of the committee
showed their friendly disposition to-
ward the Keating bin and supported
the contention of the proponents.
Representative Clyde Kelly of Penn
sylvahia and Representative Riordan
of New York especially showed their
disposition to support the special
rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Society of Nations Up First.

The meeting OF the five principal COM
missions designated by the peace con-
ference to prepare the work for the con-
ferenc Is believed TO promise speedy
conclusion Of consideration of certain
subjects. The question OF society oi
u2fiong vf1l be the first presented to the
eIcnzry conference as soon as the repor,
ct the commission is ready. As this
Commission includes representatives OF
~ the. great powers and many Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
ARRESTS IN TRIPLE
TRAGEDY DUE TODAY
Police Plan Action, They Say.
Will Solve Chinese Mur-
der Mystery.

Formal arrest of two Chinese sus-
poets In the murder of DR.. Theodore
T. Wong, director Of the Chinese edu-
catfonaI mission. and hiS two assist
ants is believed to be imminent today
Z The solving Of this. tragedy in the
Kalorama road mission has been pug
ding, but the police are satisfied that
they have the slAyers or slayer. They
vi Isase ! NV detsals ta lIls.
and whsn this has been done an.
will be made. -. S.
ffo6ssbIy before tornosfta Adshifll
TIE formal arrests o. arrest viii have
beet, entered upon the police biotter.
Wan Not Under Arrest ~
IL. s. wan, who was visitor at the
mission, and who3 is known to have
rAxn III the house until Wednesday,
fiie1sf, tust a few hours before the
crime. is supposed to have .heen COM
r5kftfed, and who came back from New
York last Saturday night accompanied
Dy local detectives, is still at the dis
poaAf OF the police He came hefe, to
be duestioned regarding the murders.
and at, noon today had not been form-
Ally arrested. s,fe s4s4 a.
II was Wan who answered the sum-
mons of Kang Ii, fellow student of
Hsie and WI, who called at the house
Wednesday evening to inquire why the
latter two had not attended classes.
For the puhpose of Identification
Kang Lii accompanied Detectives Bur-
lingame and Kelly to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Special Roll of Honor.

Many distinguished service crosses
for gallantry in action and distin-
guished service medals. given for con-
spicuous service of any character in
connection with the Army. have been
awarded heretofore, but the wearers
of the medal of honor constitute a
special roll Of honor II carries with
il gratuities and certain privileges.
The cross and distinguished service
medal can be awarded by any COM
mander in the field. The medal of
honor is given by the Secretary of
War, on the recomm mendation of the
military commanders, each recon-
menaation being reviewed by board
OF officers, to make certain that an
unusual act Of heroism is commemo-
rated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Query by Mr.. Campbell.

Representative Campbell of Kansas,
while apparently in no way hostile to
this legislation. asked why an aftan1pt
was being made to clog up LEGISLATION
by a measure which had no chance to
pass at the present session, He sug-
gested that every effort now is being
made to prevent an extra session. Rep
resentative Heating replied that those
who have kept in close touch with the
proposed legislation and conditions feel
that there Is an unusually good chance
to pass this measure satx The present
session. He said he couad speak for
Senator McKellar and others who have
been urging this matter that there is
strong probability that action can be
had In both houses at this session il the
rules committee will give the bill
privileged status.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
WOULD SPEED BILL
!. BY SPECIAL rule
Aalsooa tss nt Civil Service Re-
tirement Measure see Pros
n pect Of Success.


Prospects for an early enactment
OF, the civil service retirement legis-
lation looked bright after q hearing
today before the rules committee of
the TIouse.
Chairman. Sims Of the. House COM
mittee on interstate. and fprAign com
rierce, which last week fayorably re-
ported siye Keating- McKeilar. civil
service retirement nneaaure. sought to
special rule, to give this legislation
preferential consideration in the
House. Representative, Sims made a
strong plea in behalf OF government
workers and insisted that such legis-
lation would be an actual saving to
the government by fil1inE the places
Of superannuated clerks by more eff
cient younger men and women.
His arguments were ssupported by
Representative Keatingsof Colorado,
Representative Austin OF Tennessee
and Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
q. 8. Inhuence Most Potent.

In all deliberations at the peace CON
4ersncs American influence was never
more potent than today. Naturally
many nations, large and small. are
looking 20 American guidance in the
settlement of the problems confront
Id on the broad lines of the Wilson
fourteen points, but these nations
ara taking the stand for themselves
that America should continue to be
the guiding light and chief apostle
of broad. Human policies necessary i'm
removing wars grim scars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
What Constitutes War.

AS the plan is yet in the hands of
the committee, it is not yet possible
to make it public. but indications are
that IT will provide that the landing
of troops with hostile intent on the
soil OF another nation will automati-
caIly constitute a state of war be-
tween the aggressor and all the states
in the society of nations unless the
period of probation has expired be-
fore the landing. The method of
making such a war would be left to
each stase for settlement.
No consideration has vet been given
by the committee to the question of
freedom OF the seas, 1t is learned, on
the theory that regulations ON that
subject VIII be unnecessary if.a So
ciety of nations is created
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
win Dock at Newport News.

The transport Madawaska, due at
Newport News about February 12, has
the field and staff. headquarters com
pany. supply company. medical de-
tachment and batteries A. B, C, D and
E of the Attn Regiment, Coast Artil-
lery and the same units from the
326th Regiment Field Artillery.
The transport Pastores is scheduled
to arrive at Newport News February
10, with convalescent deatachments s,
8, 10, Fl, Al, So to 63. inclusive, 81 and
49, a detachment of the 327th Field
Artillery. comprising Illinois troops,
and a casual company for New YORK
The transport West Eagle is due at
New York February 90, with an Iowa
casual company and a few casual of
ficers.
!. The transports Cape Roman, due at
Philadelphia February 12, and the
Meraukee, due at Philadelphia Feb
ruary 10, have only casual officers on
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-04
Seattle Is Bringing 1850.

The cruiser Seattle is due to arrive
at New York about February 13 with
so officers and 1900 men. On board
are Companies A, B and c. and head
quarters 1st Battalion of the 1880 In
fantrg. 41st Division; 116th Supply
Train complete, Companies A, and
C of the 18th (unit not identified in
cable) for Camp Dix; Battery C of the
50th Regiment Coast Artillery; cas-
ual company of New York men. 13
casual officers and 25 naval enlisted
men.
The steamers Tottori Maru, due at
New York February r.. and the An
coma. destination not given, are en-.
route with a few casual officers each.
Changes in destinations of transports
from those previously made public
were announced today as follows:
The Lake Yelverton, from New York
to Philadelphia; the Frances l.. Skin
ner, from New York to Philadelphia:
the Bfemerton, from New York to Bal
timore; the Maartensdjik, from Boston
to New York; the Agamemnon, from
Newport News to New York; the
Western Ocean, froms Baltimore to
Newport News.