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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27


But exactly as in the Italian case.
popular agitation in Germany has ex-
ceeded expectations; and conceivably
the desires of the government which
now finds itself in the presence OF a
very general popular agitation against
the treaty of peace, facing the dilemma
of refusing to sign ana precipitating
allied military operations, or signing
and provoking a domestic disturbance
the extent of which it can not fore
see.
In this situation, Paris believes that
the Germans may refuse to sign the
treaty Of peace, adopting the attitude
OF the Russians at Bresr- Litovsk. Then
the allied armies on the Rhine will be
set in motion, the blockade will be re-
newed again, and when all these steps
have been taken In the presence OF this
irresistible menace the German gov
ernment will sign. In signing, y can
explain to its own people that II has
bowed to force.
1t should be recognized that there is
not In Germany any capacity to resist
or any desire to fight. The German
military machine Is, for the time be-
ing at least, powerless In the pres
ence of great and splendidly equipped
and munitioned allied armies, the Ger
mans can make no resistance, and any
attempt to resist would inevitably mean
the Transforming of sections of Ger
many into devastated areas, like those
in northern France. But it is conceivable
that the Germans, so often mistaken IN
similar matters, may believe that the
allies, faced with the problem Of pew
military operation, would modify their
terms.
What is much more likely, however,
is that the German believes, first. that
to save his domestic situation II ID
necessary to yield to force. and force
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
G. o. p. S0L0NS APPROVE
COMMITTEE SELECTIONS

WASHINGTON, May 27,--Repuhlican
senators, meeting today In open con-
ference, reaffirmed their approval Of
the selections for standing committees
made by the committee on commit
tees, A motion by Senator Borah, Of
Idaho, leading spokesman for the
progressive group, to supplant Senator
rcnrose, Of Pennsylvania, as chairman
Of the finance committee, was voted
down, "a to s.
No further test OF strength was
undertaken by the progressives. who
also had opposed selection Of Senator
Warren, Of Wyoming, as chairman OF
the appropriation committee After the
conference their spokesman Indicated
that the fight would not be carried to
the floor OF the senate.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
BODY OF SLAIN BOY IS
SENT TO ILLINOIS HOME

FORREST CITY, Ark. May 81. (Spll
The body OF James Il. Connolly, who
was killed here Sunday morning, was
sent Monday evening over the Iron
Mountain via St Louis to the family
home OF the deceased in Springfield.
Ill. in response to wire from Con-
nellys aunt, Mrs Annie Gilmore. in
structing Undertaken Stevens to for
ward the remains TO Springfield, The
body Of Connolly was accompanied by
Dr. c. s. Aldrich his late employer
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
BOOST CHAUTAUQUA.

FORREST CITY, Ark. May 27, (Spll
Those interested in the success OF
the Forrest City chautauqua, which
opens here on June 16, met today In
the offices of Mayor II. A. knight for
the purpose OF discussing ways and
means, which resulted in the appoint
ment Of the following committees; On
arrangements, j. j. Tharpe, Louis Nc
Daniel and John r. Grobmyer,, on the
sale OF tickets, n, c. b; Anderson. y.
r, Norton and George t. Parker ad-
vertislng, James sE Bussey and II, O,
Watson; special day, whose duty 4
will be to secure some prominent ma
tional character among others suggest
ed being Irwin S. Cobb, ''Marse' Henry
Watterson, Senator John Sharp Wiz
liams and Judge Ben Lindsay, w. w
Campbell, ], r. Bussey and Louis Nc
naniel At
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
WALK THIS WAY PLEASE

ST. Philomena guild, or the church
Of the Blessed Sacrament, under the
will present the sketch, walk This
way, Please" at knights OF Colum-
bus hall on Tuesday evening at s
o'clock.
A delightful musical program will be
given, after which will follow the snap
py little play which has been given be-
fore and proved such success that
L was decided 70 repeat L.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
FLIES 200 MILES IN
HOUR AND As MINUTES

ROANOKE, Va, May 27-Leut.
Hepinstall in Curtiss biplane flew
from Roanoke to Richmond. 200 miles,
yesterday afternoon in one hour and 10
minutes arriving at the state capital
flowers to a friend before a long dis
tance telephone message could be COM
municated from Roanoke.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
.HAWKER AND AIDE .
RECEIVE OVATION !.
I. ON WAY TO LONDON
People of Edinburgh Lift Oar.
ing Airmen on Shoulders
Upon Arrival and Cheer
Them Upon Departure.

EDINBURGH, Scotland, May 27,--
Harry q. Hawker and Lieutenant Com
mander Mackenzie Grieve, who were
rescued by the Danish shin Mary after
the airplane in which they were att
tempting 10 cross the Atlantic had
alighted in midocean. arrived here this
morning on their way to London from
Thurso, where they were landed by a
British warship yesterday They were
seized as they left the train and lifted
them TO a hotel, where they had break
last. They were heartily cheered when
their train left the station at 10 o'clock
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
SHOT HER HUSBAND;
NOW LIVE TOGETHER

Lillian Hollowell, who shot and seri-
ously wounded her husband at a party
on Madison avenue several months ago,
is to face jury for trial Tuesday, but
1t is not probable the case will be
reached before late In the afternoon,
The woman was arrested by the police
when she visited her husband the day
after the shooting while he was at the
hospital II is believed the case will
be nolle pressed as the woman is now
living with her husband.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
TO INSPECT co. l..

Gen. L. B. Sweeney, recently returned
from overseas duty, who is making a
trip of inspection through Tennessee,
will inspect Company l., OF the Fourth
Tennessee infantry Tuesday night at
8 o'clock at the aImory, IL South Sec
ond street. All members are to re-
port at 1850 o'clock.
Gen. Sweeney will inspect Company
M Wednesday night
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
IDEAL WEATHER FOR
TRIP IS REPORTED

NEW YORK, May 27.--Ideal weather
for the meas approach to the Portu-
guese coast was reported from Lisbon
to the United States weather bureau
here today. The observations showed
a virtually normal barometer, a tom
perature Of 81 degrees, light westerly
winds and q cloudless sky.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
THREE WARSHIPS SAIL
WITH MEN OF 8lST

BREST, May 27.--The battleships
South Carolina, Minnesota and Missouri
are sailing this afternoon with the first
troops Of the S1st (Wildcat) division, to
be repatriated The troops are from
North and South Carolina and Georgia
On board also are the 156th artillery
brigade and the 306th ammunition train
complete.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
RETURN TO REAL
WAR IMPOSSIBLE
IF HUNS REFUSE
SimOnds ShOIVS GermGnys Game in limiting
at Refusal of Terms VIII Not Mean
That Battles Will Be Fought.
BY FRANK H. SIMoNDS.
lBy Special Cahle to The News Scinnil

IBy Special Cable to The News Scimitar)
PARIS, May 2During the last few days there has grown
Paris the belief that before signing the peace treaty the
Germans will force the allies make military demonstra
ton The situation, it is viewed from here, is this The
Germans since the receipt by them of the peace have been
carrying active propaganda and agitation against signing
The purpose of this produce impression the
world and upon the allies which would lead to modification OF
the This demonstration recalls exactly the movement IN
italy on the Fume question a few weeks ago.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
BILL UP
FOR ACTION IN HOUSE

WASHINGTON, May 27.--The agri-
cultural bill Carrying appropriations OF
$32,62S, 900 and legislative rider pro-
viding for the repeal of the daylight
saving act was before the house to-
day. The senate today was idle. having
adjourned yesterday until Wednesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
$1,000 TO JEWISH CHARITY

The will of Mrs. Sallie Sugarman was
filed for probate Tuesday. The entire
estate, real and personal, was left to
and relatives with the exception OF
$1,000 bequeathed to the Federation Of
Jewish Charities
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
VANDERBILT CELEBRATES
FOUNDERS DAY TODAY

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 27.---Thls
is Founders day for the Vanderbilt
university family and alumni dinners
are being held in celebration in 25 cities
Of the country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27

Cables received from Admiral Jack
son at the navy department today gave
the following log OF the meas prog
ress.
Passed station ship No. /. between go
and 20 miles from Ponta Delgada, at
1913 am, Washington time.
Passed station ship No. 2, 80 miles
eastward from No. /, at 7:sS am,
Washington time. ....,
Passed station ship No. T. approx
mately 200 miles from Ponta Delgada,
at 1854 am, Washington time.
Passed station ship No. s, more than
$50 miles from the Azores starting
point, at s;S6 am, Washington time,
Passed station ship No. 8. more than
800 miles from Ponta Delgada. at l0:05
am, washington time.
Passed station ship No. ., 460 miles
from the starting point, at 1913 pm,
Washington time.
The following report on weather con-
ditions over the NC-4s course was
transmitted by Admiral jackson;
Flying conditions from Ponta Del
gada to Lisbon very good, Today fair
weather. southwesteTly winds, moderate
to fresh at flying altitude. prevail oyer
entire course, with bar0neter rising
slowly. Weather clear wind nearly
west, fIsavorabie flying conditions
should continue over Wednesday"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
s1654.00O Sl,354,l6;

Each of the eight districts made good
reports Monday, but only the Memphis
district has reached its quota. The
Paducah district is within $4,000 of its
quota and Is expected to complete it
Tuesday. The bad roads are still seri-
ously interfering with the campaign in
the rural communities.
The latest figures available from the
various conferences of the church, as
given out by John r. Pepper, confer
ence director, Tuesday morning are,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
First Victory
Bonds Quoted

NEW YORK, May 27.--Victory
bonds were sold for the first time
on the stock market today, three
lots OF Sl5o,0o0. 100000 and
$4,000. bringing 5000 per 500.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
us. GRAND Jury
|ND|CTS MULCAHy,
k|ERSKY, OTHERS
0urSlers and Guthrie on
Trial for Pitched Battle
With Officers at Eads Over
Possession of Whisky.

Tho first fruits OF the war on liquor
and connivanoe at its sale came Tues
day when the federal grand Jury includ-
cd In n batch of 10 indictments four
men whose names have been linked
win the whisky, business, two OF them
Tor a long period.
James ]. Mulcahy, Polk avenue.
whose place has long been a notorious
one, was indicted on n charge OF retail
ing liquor without a federal licchse;
Harry kiersky. said to have operated
on an extensive scale In sale OF half
Pickering nelghborhood, also was in.
dieted, w. L. Moses, who was accused
2I having run an Illicit still out near
Rosemark,. received the distinction oi
an accusal by the grand jury In the
shape qf an Indictment for moonshin-
inR II. u. Burke, was indicted or
charge OF selling liquor to a soldier.
-Four other indictments were returned
but VIII not be made public until war
rants are served According to the
district attorney, w. d. Kyser, they
cover minor charges.
Beside the liquor indictments tho fol-
lowing other true bills were rendered
Baster Ivy. raising, a United States
money order; Charles Carol, falsely
representing himself and collecting
funds for the Red Cross; A, #. MoAles-
Ter, having explosives in his possession
without license, and J. Il. Gillespie,
white slavery,
Tells Of Eads Battle.
Just before adjournment for the noon
recess the jury In the case OF Daniel
Rocks returned a verdict of guilty an
charged of retailing liquor without u
federal license.
The Jury was accepted and taking
evidence was begun In the case OF Joe
and Cyril Oursler and bud" Guthrie,
accused Of violating the Reed amend
ment In bringing whisky into Tennes-
see from Paducah, Ky.
Tho three defendants are accused of
having had pistol battle with officers
at EadS, Tenn, March s, 1918, when
they started TO load into automobiles
30 suitcases full OF whisky, which had
been carried to Eads by train from Pa
ducah as baggage.
Court adjourned for the noon recess
with Clyde Dixon on the stand. Dixon,
who was a United States marshal at
the time OF the arrest, told OF arresting
Joe Oursler and Guthrie and the SUBJ
sequent apprehension Of Cyril Oursler,
who had been wounded In tho arm in
the battle.
Ralph Davis and Abe Cohn are at
torneys for the defendants. Thos. j.
Walsh, assistant district attorney, ls
conducting the examination for the gov
apumpnt
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-27
Weather Forecast

Showers probable;
not much change in
temperature.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
SUGAR FAMINE
HITS HOSPITALS
or WASHINGTON
Dieting Interfered With By
hortage Of Supply
Available.

Practically all local hospitals are
feeling the sugar shortage acutely
and considerable inconvenience in
dieting has resulted. it was learned
last night. Its effects have not
reached a serious stage. however.
it was stated at the more promi-
nent institutions.
Efforts by authorities at Casualty
Hospital to obtain a sufficient sup
ply of the commodity have failed
successively. it v as announced The
present small supply has not been
replenished for several days.
About the same condition pre-
walls at Emergency. SibIey. Gar
field. Columbia and other hospitals.
Most of the institutions have
enough sugar on hand to last for
some time but unless quantities are
available soon the situation will be-
come critical.
Dieticians at several of the hos
pitfalls last night expressed concern
at the Inconvenience caused by the
near-famine, but were not fearful
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
Reds CALL TO
ARMS ARoUSES
New York Doubles Guard
Following Fiery Attack
On Government.

New York. October l3.-An anarcbis-
tic call to arms against the United
States Government and the capitalists
who. the anarchists declared. have the
Government in their clutches" was
contained in circular. copies OF
which were freely distributed in the
city today. As a result OF the issu-
ance Of the circular. city and Federal
forces have Joined in an effort to dis
cover the persons responsible for the
writing and printing OF the document.
Also, as a precaution. because Of
threats made in the circular. police
guards were stationed at the homes
of public officials, bankers, capitalists
and financiers
Especial care was ardored in the
guarding of Supreme Court Justice
Barlow S. Weeks, and Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Alexander Rorke, who
are engaged in trying a case of al
legged criminal anarchy, and of Detec-
tive Sergeant James ]. Gegan, who
has charge of the bomb squad. since
they were named personally in the cir
cular. They are to pay the price for
every worker killed or wounded" the
infiamatory circular declared. One Of
the circulars was found in the stret at
the entrance to the Criminal Courts
Building.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
LARGEST PLANE
CIRCLES GOTHAM
Giant Handley-Page. Carrying Ten
Persons, Also Visits"
Edison.

Mitchell Field. Mineola, n. Y. Oct
l3.-Thc giant Handley-Page plane left
here late this afternoon for a short
flight over New York City. carrying
ten persons. During the one hour
and ten miutcs Of the hight the plane
had circled e>eraI times around the
tower OF the Woolworth Building and
crossed the Hudson River to hover
over the plant OF Thomas A. Edison.
Admiral Kerr was pilot in iodsy's
flight.
While Eigh in the air over the cleo
uical wizards plant. DIR. NJ. r. Hua.h-
lnson, one Of the passengers and a
former employe of Mr.. Edison,
dropped a note reading:
Mr. Edison: Sslutations from the
air from the Handley-Pase machine
Atlantic, the largest land machine in
the world.
Hutch"
The great plane is being guarded to-
night by a special detail OF soldiers.
as 1t had to be left on the field, none
OF the hangaTs here being large
enough IC house ii.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
STEEL STRIKE BEFORE
CONFERENCE TODAY

Still debating labor's proposition
that the National Industrial Confer
ence name a board to arbitrate the
steel strike. the committee Of fifteen
of the conference met here yesterday.
Laeor's proposal has been before it
since Friday. when the convention
recessed until today. The committee
is understood to be deadlocked.
Many delegates believed yesterday
the committee would make a noncom-
initial report, leaving the issue to be
fought out on the floor There it
seems doomed to defeat. There is
said to be great diversity of opin-
ion. A majority vote within each
group is necessary to decide how the
groups single ballot shall be cast on
the convention floor
All other business before the con-
ference is being held up while the
committee decides what to do with
the arbitration proposal. A number OF
programs for industrial peace have
been introduced and are waiting to
he discussed.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
ALbANIANS KILL
ITALIAN TROOPS
Revolt Extremely Violent.
High Command Raze
Villages as Reprisal.

Paris. Oct lS.-''Bloody fighting has
broken out in Albania between the
natives and the Italian occupying
troops says La Liberties CORE
spondent at Annamassc. on The
Franco-Italian border.
Reports reaching Annamssse say
the Italian losses are heavy. The
conflict is the elimination of long
and careful preparation by the Al
banisns. who resolved to throw out
the occupying forces.
THE revolt assumed . character of
extreme violence. Overnight the
whole country rose in arms. and the
mountains are disgorging hundreds
Of armed bands of ferocious bandits,
who, not content with holding up the
Italian supply trains. are massacre
ing isolated detachments Of scouts
and foragers, and have. In several in
stances, descended in considerable
force against organized entrenched
camps.
Unable to catch the real fnsur-
gents, the Italian high command In
Alba mia, by way Of reprisaL has razed
entire villages to the ground. the in
habitants of which. thirsting for re-
Venge have fed into the mountains
and taken up arms against Italy.
swelling the insurgent ranks BY the
thousands
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
SIX SKELETONS FOUND
IN AN EMIGRANT TRUNK

Cumberland. Nd. Oct. 1s.-Six
skeletons packed in a trunk of a
type used by emigrants from South
crn Europe were discovered here to-
day on the city garbage dump. and
tonight the police authorities are
working on the theory that they
may have been a wholesale black
hand slaughter.
The trunk. weatherbeaten and
broken open from rolling down
from higher point on the dump.
was discovered by two young men.
who Immediately notified Sheriff
Hutcheson. The trunk was taken
to the Office of State Attorney ].
Philip Roman
No garbage man recalls having
hauled trunk to the dumps.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
P0SSESSEARCH !.
FOR KIDNAPPED
BABY IN JERSEY
Toy Engine Found Far From
Home Only Clue to Miss
ing Lad.
Sl,4OO REWARD SPURS
Detective Seeks Man Mother
Refused to Wed Boys
Father.

Hsmmonton. N J., Oct I3.-
Posses of farmers. militiamen. re-
serves and former service men to-
day tramped bog and swamp in
search of George william Dansey.
211 years old. who was kidnapped
from his home near here last We'd
nesday.
Their only clue was found near
lonely red house several miles
from town. II was a tiny tin toy
engine. identified as one belonging
to a neighbor's child. a playmate
of the lost baby.
Gypsies were suspected. but a
visit to the only camp in the vicin-
ity showed that a fair-haired child
there was not the missing boy.
Tribes in other parts OF Jersey and
in Pennsylvania are to be Ques-
TONED. The suggestion is now
made that tramps abducted the
child.
suspect Losing Suitor.
One belief il that Billy" was
stolen by a rejected suitor OF Mrs.
Stella Dansey. the child's mother.
A detective left for Pittsburg to-
day TO find this man. The Danseys
moved here from Pittsburg three
months ago. The boys father said
today thet when he and Mrs DAN
COMMITTED ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF
FOR GEN. ROSSEL

Flags were placed at half-staf on
the District Building at police sta
tons and fre-engine houses and al
other city institutions yesterday in de-
ference to the passing Of Brig. Gen.
William T. Rossei. U. S. A.. retired,
former District Engineer Commission
er. He died Saturday night at his
home at New Brighton. n. J. His body
is being brought here for burial in
Congressional Cemetery.
Gen. Rosse1 was attached to the
District government November l. 1883.
He served four years, first as sssis-
tant, then as Engineer Commiss bner.
He was a lifelong soldier. alta sSnins
the grade Of brigadier general Il 1919
The nass win remain at hsIf stan
for three days.
The Washington herald., 1919-10-14
Overcome by Smoke In
Maryland Building Blaze,
Miss Bessie Repp Is Car
ried SIX Stories Down
Ladder to Safety.
TWO TRUCK 3 MEN
DISTINGUISH SELVES
3reathless Hundreds in the
Street Watch Perilous De-
scent of Trio Down Dir
zily Swaying Ladder.
Other Escapes in Fire.

The thrilling rescue of Miss Bes-
sc Repp, of the American For
stry Service, by Sergt. o. a.
Becker and Private F. Newman,
II No. 3 Truck Company. in view
IF hundreds of breathless specta-
prs, furnished sensational climax
o the blaze of unknown origin
n the Maryland Building. 1903 H
treet, yesterday afternoon.
Found Unconscious.
Overcome by the dense smoke
Miss Rcpp was found unconscious
IN the second floor by the firemen.
Eho carried her UP to the sixth floor
md then down the steep ladder to
he street below. The weight of
ho three persons caused the fraiI
sndder to sway perilously and as
he men halted in their descent oc-
.asionalIy to shift their burden or
10 secure a better hold. the crowds
below gasped in anxiety.
How Rescue Was Made.
Becker led the way down the
lettering ladder. clutchins Miss
Repp's limbs with his right arm.
yteadyinC himself with the other
Eowmann followed directly after
lsim. supporting the victims body
With both arms, braeing himself
against the ladder-runzs to keep
s.-L
It"p or loss of balance would have
bury 81 all three persons. but the
sOoI. careful work OF the rescuers
Mas rewarded when they reached
The bottom rUnG in safety.
Reaching the ground. Miss Repp
vas restored to consciousness by
Erst-aid and Becker and Newman
Iashed back into the building in
search Of other victims.
Clerks Flee to safety.
The blaze was discovered m th-
IturerOOm of the Forestry Associa-
ton about o'clock by clerks, who
reported it. and then fled to safety.
SO quickly did the blaze gain head
way many clerks who fingered to
gather up their belongings. found
the emergency exit barred by
names and had To b" rescued by
The firemen.
In record time jh, fire company
ran lines OF hose over the roof to
the rear of the building and soon
had streams playing on the blaze
Street crossings rigging was erected
FOR the hose and street-car traffic
Eas delayed only a few minutes.
Although the actual damage 60
The building was not great. the total
loss of records of the Forestry
Service and other valuable papers in
CnSTTS-En IN ITV,E ryyE