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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1919-09-19

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avenue. follows the report OF John
Quinn. named In 1916 as referee To
hear objections by Lieutenant bechert
In the accounting Ivy Mrs shannob,
ana Mr. Flanagan. his unci. ~ execa'
tors under his grandmother viii.
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Tor I'VE years In order TO Determine IN.
accountability et Mrs. SitaHban for the
acta Of her brother and finally de-
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case. eusapelIed him 10 hold that both
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10 the LIABILITY ruling against her On
the ground ,hat she had acted lnno-
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blind trust IN her brother, but beforr
the attorneys for Lieutenant Dcchert
had presented decree TO the Surro-
gate directing the payment Of the siia..
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for settlement were made. and no \
result Of the acceptance ~ her nephew
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
H-iShmen Are
 M Paris For Wilson's Reply
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PARIS, April 1.-The three 'dele- gates chosen by the Irish societies of the United States to appeal to the peace conference on behalf of Ire land, arrived in Paris today. They are Edward r. Dunne of Illinois; Mi chael J. Ryan of Philadelphia and Frank P. Walsh of Kansas City.
 The delegates will ask to be heard by the council of four, to place before them the case of Ireland and demand that the question be dealt with ac- cording to the principles of President Wilson and the right of self -determin- ation.
 They were met at the St. Lazaire station by Sean O'Cealligh (John O. Kelly), the delegate of the provisional Irish republic to the conference, and George G. Duffy, member of the Brit ish parliament for South Dublin Duffy and O'Cealligh told them the big powers would refuse to hear and receive them, but the Americans were not deterred and will ask President Wilson to grant them an audience.
 Former Governor Dunne, in referring to the audience given by President Wilson to an Irish delegation wher the president was Tn America early 1T March and from which Justice Coha- Ian of New York was excluded, said:
 At that time the question put tC President Wilson by the delegation was:
 I "'Are you prepared to revindicat' l before the peace conference the righ l of Ireland to dispose of herself accord ing to the principles laid down in you l fourteen points?'
 ''The presidents reply then was Surely, you do not think that I cal answer this question now.'
 We then informed the presiden that we were in no hurry and wer prepared to wait for his answer, am were even willing to journey to Pari in order to obtain it. President Will son now has had sufficient time t reflect. We have come to Paris fo his answer"
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
FRENCH FEAR HUNS
 WILL FAIL ID PAY
 B|G WAR INDEMNITY

PARIS, April 11.-(By the Associ- ated Press)-While the members of the British and French parliaments are mobilizing for a proposal to exact nothing less than full indemnification of the allies by Germany for all the costs of the war, and are insisting on Germany's ability to pay the full bill, the American representatives on the reparation commission express consid- erable doubt whether even the account to be presented to Germany, under the plan adopted by the council of four (estimated about s45,OG0,0O 900, with the payment spread over a period of thirty years), can or will be collected in full
 They assert that they can see the possibility that the ways and means of holding Germany to payment will grow weaker as the years pass, and that Ger many may take advantage of some convenient opportunity in later years to repudiate her obligations to the pres ent allied powers under the peace treaty. They recall the action of Rus sia in repudiating the restrictive Black Sea clauses of the treaty imposed al the conclusion of the Crimean war. at a moment when a new political constel- lation in Europe gave the emperor of Russia fair amount of certainty that Russia could do this with impunity.
 Fear Repudiation Later
 For this reason, the American and other delegates on the reparations con- mission have opposed a new proposal which the French brought in to specify labor and other acquisitions for the res toration of the devastated French provinces in the first few years after peace, maintaining that this revived the principle of priority, as between the various creditors of Germany which had been rejected by the com. mission and the council of four.
 They argued that France in this way might receive disproportionately z large share of her claims in the frs years, while the ability of the associ. ated governments to enforce payment: was still good, and that other state: dependent upon later payments ir money and materials, might be lef holding the bag" if Germany proved recalcitrant.
 The difficulty probably will be me | by the French offer to account to tn other countries for the cash value o labor, materials, cattle and other thing exacted, for the restoration of the nin northern provinces.
 Germany, although her prisoners vii be released at the end of the armistice l probably will be required in the peac settlement to provide part of tn labor needed for rebuilding of devas tated regions, as well as labor at hom in the manufacture or production 0 materials to be used in restoration i work.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
ACKERSON SUCCEEDS
 P|EZ AS DIRECTOR
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WASHINGTON, April 11.-Chair- man Hurley today made the first an- nouncement of changes in the ship ping boards staff in preparation for continuing successfully the tremendous merchant marine program started dur ing the war.
 Telegraphing from Florida, where he has been taking 8 brief rest, Mir. Hurley appointed Naval Constructor J. l.. Ackerson to succeed Director General Charles Piez of the Emergency Fleet corporation. MT. Ackerson was a vice. president of the corporation. MT. Piez presented his resignation several months ago, expressing a de- sire to return to his private business.
 Another vice president will be named soon to succeed Howard Coon ley, who also has resigned, in charge of administration, finance an dcon- tracts.
 MT. Hurley is making plans to sys- tematize the work of the new and weakened yards established during the war.
 The new chief of construction, Mir. Ackerson, is a practical ship builder. He was born in Michigan in 1881 and graduated from the naval academy in 1901. His important assignments since then include superintendent of new construction at Mare Island navy yard He became connected with the shipping board as aide to Admiral Capps when the latter was general manager of the fleet corporations
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
EXPECT CRUISERS ID QUE[[ TANK
 SIBERIAN MUT|NY
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WASHINGTON, April 11.-Arrival of the American cruisers Galveston and Chester at Murmansk, reported today in an Associated Press dispatch, is expected by officers to relieve the situation among American troops in the Archangle region, a company of which ten days ago refused to go to the front until arguments were pre- scented by their officers. The vessel carried Brigadier General W. P. Rich ardson, who is to assume command of the American forces, and two com panies of railroad engineers. General Richardson and the engineers were order to Murmansk at the time it was decided to withdraw the entire allied force in northern Russia, and their ar- rival is expected to reassure the American troops and prevent any spread of the mutiny.
 No further information as to the mutiny was issued today by the war department. It requires some days for cables to reach Archangle, and so far as could be learned the department had no additional advices. The spe- cific purpose in sending the two addi- tional companies of American rail- road engineers, as explained by Secre- tary Baker to the military committees of congress last February, was to keer open the railroad from Murmansb south to a point near the White sea This line, he said, was regarded as vital by the British for the movement of supplies or endorsements.
 Arrival of the two American cruis- CTS at Murmansk increases the maya force there to three vessels. The Gunboat Yankton was already on dut! in those waters.
 There has been some talk that tn, Yankton would be relieved probabl. | by the Galveston, since the Cheste 1 has already been assigned to return | to the United States, but it appear
 more probable that all three ship will remain supplemented by eagl boats and submarine chasers. Thes vessels, with whatever forces tn l British are sending, will act as screen for the withdrawal of the en
 tire expedition as soon as weathe 1 permits. In the meantime the addi l tional British troops being sent for
 ward will be available as Secretar Baker has pointed out, for reinforce ments. if they are needed.
 Naval officials have never admitted
 however, that it was for the purpos
 of proceeding to Russian waters tha
 the Galveston sailed to England. Othe vessels, about the movements of whic
 there is much mystery, are tn
 Cruiser Chattanooga, eagles number
 l, 2 and and a half dozen subma
 rine chaSers.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
ZAPATh'S DEATH .|S OFFICIALLY TOLD BY MEXICO

MEXICO CITY, Thursday, April 10. -(By the Associated Press)-General Emiliano Zapata, the rebel leader in southern Mexico, has been killed by government troops, according to an an- nouncement by the war department to- night. The announcement confirmed an earlier newspaper report of Zapata's s death from Cuautla, in the state of Morelos.
 Since the fall of Porfirio Diaz, Emili- ano Zapata and Francisco. Villa in southern and northern Mexico, respec- lively, have been the sources of un- ending trouble for the various govern ments of Mexico. Zapata, the first to raise the standard of revolt, is the first to fall. Villa still is active in the north, although not on as extensive scale as formerly.
 For ten years, Zapata had ravaged southern Mexico. Starting with small force in 1909, he was able by 1911 to defeat government forces sent against him, and during the Huerta regime held sway over several states in addi- ton to Morelos, where he began and ended his career. For a short time in 1914 Zapata and Villa worked together against Huerta, but the southern lead CT soon disagreed with the northern rebel chief and withdrew to the noun tains south of Mexico City.
 Fear of the revenge of Zapata added greatly to the success of the bandit leaders, because, as many reports tes- tify, he was ruthless against those who opposed him. Poor and uneducated Zapata was the leader of the Indiana of Mexico, as opposed to the Spanish and half Spanish ruling class. He was a personal leader. When he was sue cessful, his followers lived on the best that could be found in captured cities and towns. When reverses came, his followers scattered. His plan for 6 | government of Mexico was to place tht power in the hands of the Indians.
 The presence of Zapata in Morelo. was a constant threat to Mexico City and since 1916 the CarranZa govern ment has been campaigning against tht rebel chief. On March IT, it was re- ported that Zapata's stronghold haC | been captured by the government 1 forces, that his followers were surren i dering and that he had fled to tn, mountains with a small band.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
239 IN PRISON
 FORESP|ONACE
 ACT VIOLATIONS
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WASHINGTON, April 11.-Recom- mendation of executive clemency for 52 persons convicted under the espionage act have been sent to President Wilson by Attorney General Palmer, but the names and communication in each case will not be announced until the presi- dent has acted. This is in line with the policy of clemency inaugurated by Thomas W. Gregory, as attorney gen. eral, and approved by President Wilson several weeks ago, through extension of clemency in fifty five cases.
 'In this connection" said Attorney General Palmer, in an announcement today" 1 desire to call attention to the exaggerated figures which are being used by persons agitating for what is called a general amnesty to political prisoners; so exaggerated. in fact, that I cannot help suspecting the over statement to be deliberate.
 When this investigation of the es- pionage act cases began two months ago, a total of persons confined in jails and prisons for violations of the espi- onage act was only 239. Of these, the sentences of 55 have since expired and five have been paroled, leaving IFS now in confinement. In about thirty oi these cases, the sentences have already been commuted and I have now recom- mended communications in fifty-tw more. These figures do not include the I. w. W. group of cases in Chicago and California which would add 121 to the number Of these many, however, re- gently have been released on bail.
 There are no men in prison because of expression of their views on socia or political questions. including tht war. Besides, the above figures do no represent men prosecuted for what the, said or published. Many obstructet the draft in other ways, as for instance by armed resistance, by stirring ul | fraudulent claims for exemption iron military service and other methods. II | fact many of them violated the selec
 tive service law as well as the es i pionage law.
 Tt thus appears that current state
 ments to the effect that there are 1,50 political prisoners in the penitentiarie
 and jails of this country are the resul of either frenzied imaginations or de
 liberate intent to deceive the public"
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
VOTE TO |NP PEACH IOWA 'SG0vERNOR
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DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 14--Im- peachment of Governor w. l.. Harding will be recommended to the Iowa house of representatives by its judiciary committee, as the result of the inves- tigation of the Ernest Rathbun pardon case, the committee decided late to- night.
 Seventeen members of the commit tee voted ives" and II mo- on this question:
 Does the evidence in this case war rant the recommendation of this con- mittee that articles of impeachment be prepared and preferred against the governor?
 The committees action came after heated secret meetings last night. this afternoon and tonight, with friends of the governor fighting to the last to defeat the impeachment recommenda- tion.
 1t was decided to defer action until tomorrow at D. m., in the case of M Havner state attorney general, whose methods in gaining revocation of the Rathbun pardon were attacked before the committee.
 A subcommittee was named to draw up the report to the house which prob- ably will be submitted Monday.
 It was not made known just whst wording the charges against the gover- nor would take, but in a brief to the committee, H. W. Byers of Des Moines | special counsel, declared the evidence showed the chief executive guilty ol gross abuse of power and official mis. conduct and malfeasance in office
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
LABOR PARTY ASKS
 SOVIET RECOGNITION

SPRINGFIELD. H., April 1.-The constitution of the new political party in Illinois was adopted by the delegates in convention tonight, after some lively debate, which carried the convention into its first night session. The new party, according to the first article. will be known as Labor Party of Illi- nois," its chief object, according to ar ticle 2, shall be to unite for indepen- dent political action, all men and women who believe in political social and industrial democracy"
 There are 24 articles in the consti- tuition.
 The forenoon session was devoted to the adoption of resolutions favoring recognition of the Russian soviet: im- mediate withdrawal of American troops from Russia; recognition of Ireland as republic. and self determi- nation for India. President Wilson was asked in the resolutions to use his influence before the peace confer ence on these points.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
DIR. FREEMAN, TUCSON,
 DIES AT LONG BEACH

TUCSON, Ariz., April 11.-Dr. M. P. Freeman of this city, pioneer of Arizona and Nevada, died this morning at n Long Beach sanitarium, according to news received here today. He had been in ill health for several years. Dr. Freeman was formerly president of the Consolidated National bank of Tucson and for a number of years was chancel- Tor of the University of Arizona. He began life as a. telegraph operator and accumulated a considerable fortune in Arizona in mining and banking. He was S2nd degree mason. Of late years. pr. Fireman had retired from business and devoted himself to research work in archaeology of Arizona, being one of the best informed men in the southwest on that subject. Arrangements for the funeral have not been announced.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
RUSSIANS DYING IN
 PETR0GRAD AT RATE IF: 200,000 A MONTH
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 PARIS, April 11.-Hjalmar Granting, Swedish socialist leader and Dr. Fridt joff Nansen. head of the Norwegian food mission to the United States, and several other prominent Seandinavians and Swiss subjects have been confer ring with President Wilson, Herbert c. Hoover, director general of inter allied relief, and other members of the inter- allied relief council, in an effort to ar range for feeding the larger cities of Russia, especially Petrograd.
 Yesterday President Wilson present. ed proposition to the council Of four to send food to soviet Russia, if the bolSheviki ceased hostilitieS. This plan, however met with serious oppo- sition, particularly from the French on the ground that it would constitute recognition of the bolsheviki govern ment.
 pr. Nansen is anxious that the re- victualling plan be adopted speedily, so that food ships can approach Petro- grad as soon as the ice breaks up. Dr. Nansen estimates the death rate at 100000 monthly, directly or indi- rectly due to starvation. Virtually all children of less than two years are dead in Petrograd, according to Dr I Nansen, and conditions are terrible be- yond description in the hospitals and | orphanages. Mir. Hoover said that as all projects for feeding Russia involve ! political consideration, the first in or 1 der have invariably been referred tt 1 the council of four His reports. he de i clared support Dr. Nansen's statemen l as to conditions in Russia.
 ! M. Granting favors, in addition tt
 a cessation of hostilities, that the bol
 sheviki also be asked to guarantee tn | liberty of the press and of speech ana the right to hold meetings.
 i The American Red Cross has re peatedly sought permission to sell foot
 to the bolsheviki, but heretofore tn ! United States has vetoed the plan. be
 cause it was unwilling to negotiat
 with the bolsheviki.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
ROTARlANS MEET

SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 1.-The fourth annual conference of the 23rd district of Rotarians began here to- day.
 The nomination committee recom- mended for district governor Fontaine Johnson of Sacramento, and Charles B. Christy of Phoenix, Arizona. A bal lot vii be taken tomorrow on the two names. The district includes Califor- mia, Nevada and Arizona. Several hundred delegates are attending.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
12th To Ra1se $4O2,OOO,OOO Im
 :. Victory Lodn

SAN FRANCISCO, April ii. - quotas for the forthcoming Vic- tory-Liberty loan in the twelfth federal reserve district will be in the same proportion to the amount of the loan as in the last cam paign, according to advices re- ceived here tonight from Wash ington by James K. Lynch, gov- ernor of the federal reserve bank. This percentage, he said, is 6.7 per cent of the total amount.
 if the amount asked for is $6,- 0oo,00o,0 900, the same as was called for in the fourth loan last fall, according to MT. Lynch, the quota for the twelfth district will be $402, 100000
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
TO ENJoIN PROHIBITION

NEW YORK, April 11.-An injunc- tion restraining federal officials from enforcing the prohibition act is asked in bill in equity filed in the federal court today by the Clausen Flanagan Brewery corporation. The suit, directed against Richard J. Me Elliot. acting deputy collector of in ternal revenue, and United States Dis trict Attorney Francis c. Caffey, is tho second of the kind to be brought here
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
DEFEAT SOVIET PLANS

COPENHAGEN, April 11.-A dis patch from Berlin says the proclama- ton of a soviet republic was contem- plated yesterday in the Ruhr district. but that the plan was frustrated by special means, particularly the occu- patton of Essen by government troops. Seventeen members of the Mulheirn- oneRuhr council have been arrested chaIged with high treason.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
EXPECT HUNS MAY i

PARIS, April 1.-The indications tonight are that David Lloyd George. the British prime minister, will not leave for London until it is determined on what date the German delegates will be asked to come to Versailles. An American delegate, asked for the nearest estimate as to this date, put it between April 26 and May l. The i'm pression obtaining after todays meet ing of the council of four was most favorable. The arrangement of the final details of some of the important questions was said to be going on ex- tremely well.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
DEBs READY FOR PRISON

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. April H. Eugene V. Debs, under sentence for violating the espionage law, said at his home here today that he was getting ready to begin his sentence in federal prison. He declared he would not ask for one minutes delay or respite.
 Regarding statements to. the effect that he had threatened to call a general strike if sent to prison. Debs said:
 This charge is absolutely false and baseless"
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
BRUSSELS WANTED IT, TOO

PARIS, April 1.-The selection of Geneva as the seat of the league of nations was made despite the plea of Paul Hymans, Belgian minister of for eign affairs, who urged the claim of Brussels for the honor. President Will son personally supported Geneva, and in this he was joined by England and Italy
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
NEWS EPETOME E: FOREIGN

Germans declare that no peace treaty will be signed by them that de- Viates from Wilson's fourteen points.
 Text of amendment that safeguards the Monroe Doctrine is carefully safeguarded. Russians are reported dying of star vation in Petrograd at the rate of POO, 900 monthly. !. French fear that Germany will re- pudiate war indemnity debt after few years.
 Woman delegate from each nation to attend international labor con- ference
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
SEBASTAPOL IN DANGER

PARIS, April 1.-The advance of the bolsheviki is likely to force the allies to evacuate Sebastapol, on the Black sea. near the southern extremity of the Crimea, according, to Intran-, sigeant.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
DOMESTIC

Escaped conviets murder two men, steal their automobile and evade capture, while being chased by several posses.
 Fixing of prices will remain quies- cent until advice of President Viii son is received in Washington. impeachment of Gov. Harding is voted by investigating committee. Death of Bandit Zapata is officially confirmed by Mexican government. Only 239 are in prison as result of conviction of violation of espionage act.
 Aekerson is appointed to succeed D- rector General Piez of Emergency Fleet. Corporation.
Arizona republican., 1919-04-12
LOCAL

Complete whiskey still in operation and two men are nabbed in raid by Sheriff Montgomery.
 Congressman Hayden tells Rotary Club the United States cannot stay out of world affairs any longer. Field day at the high school is siunal for clever work by local cadets.