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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
IN
FIGHT DEFEAT
LEN|NE FORCE
Notable Success Is Won Over
BCISheviki Near Lake Pei
puS and Town Of Narva on
Railroad Is Captured.
PRISONERS AND BOOTY
ARE TAKEN BY VlCT0RS
TrOtzky, Who Witnessed Bat
tie, Fled From Narva When
His Army Was Defeated.
Finnish Troops Aid.

LONDON. Jan FLA notable sue
cess has been won against the Bolshe-
wiki by Gsthoniau troops operating to
the northeast Of Lake pepus, accord
ing to an Esthonian official statement
received by wireless at Stockholm to-
day and transmitted here. They have
taken the town of Narva, on the Reval-
Petrograd railway line, together with
large number Of prisoners,
Finnish troops co-operated with the
Esthonians, the statement says A
quantity Of booty fell into the hands
of the victorious forces, including guns.
provisions and armored trains, The
prisoners included division and regi-
mental stats.
Leon Trotzky, the Bolshevik war min
lister, it is stated, was present In Narva
BolsheVik defeat.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
$400.0 100000 ASKED
FOR INLAND RIVERS

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 21--The Mississippi
Valley Waterways association launched
its campaign today to urge govern
ment appropriation Of approximately
$40O, ,O00, 900 for the development of all
inland waterways throughout the Unit
ed States or this amount 100000 900
will be required for the Mississippi and
its tributaries, James T.. Smith, presi-
dent of the association, said.
The plan of the association contem-
plates a l2-foot channel from St. Louis
to New Orleans, and nine-foot chan
plan also contemplates the improvement
and operation OF the Tennessee, Ohio,
White Illinois. Missouri. Red and Ar
kansas rivers.
A delegation of 200 prominent bust
ness men of the Mississippi valley viii
be appointed to attend the National
Rivers and Harbors congress in Wash
ington Feb. 5, 6 and 7, II was said
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
TROOPS REMOVED TO
AID FEEDING BELGIUM

BRUSSELS, Jan, 21.--tn order to IA
cilitate the revictualling and recon-
struction of Belgium, which has been
hampered by the exclusive use of the
railways for military purposes, Marshal
Foch, at the request of the Belgian gov
ernment, has decided to withdraw the
British and American forces now in
Belgium. The food minister has left
for Paris to arrange further measures
to relieve the food situation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
MANY RABBITS ENTERED.

The final meeting of members Of
the Tri-state Rabbit and Pigeon asso-
citation before the exhi@t on Jan. 2s
Chamber of Commerce.
More than 100 exhibits from Ten
nessee, Arkansas and Mississippi have
been entered for the exhibit which
will be held from until pm on
Jan % at the Chamber of Commerce
Prizes win be awarded the winners,
the judging to begin late in the after
noon. Several unusually pretty exhibits
will be on display.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
Independent SOCIALISTS
ARE DEFEATED IN BERl IN

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 2i,--The inde-
pendent socialists generally were de-
feated in the voting in Berlin, accord
ing to Berlin advices to the Handels-
blad In the independent stronghold OF
Neu koln the independents polled only
49,, 80 votes against q. 765 for the ma
jorlty socialists.
At lrfurt the independents polled
"A, COO to $500 for the majority social
lists, The independents, on the other
hand were beaten badly in Dresden,
Chemnit2, Madgeburg, Nuremburg and
Munich
The majority socialists the dispatch
adds, appear likely to get 40 per cent
of all the votes, with the German DEM
ocrat party second The national lib
erals lost more than the conservatives
and the Centrists lost more than they
gained.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
GOV. COOPER WANTS
PROGRESSIVE LAWS

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 21,--Robert
A. Cooper, Of Laureus became COVER
nor of South Carolina today, succeed
ing Richard Irvine Manning Gov.
Cooper in his Inaugural address asked
the general assembly to pass a string
ent compulsory school attendance law,
a law providing a minimum school term
of seven months, a budget law modelled
after the Virginia plan, liberal appro-
pratons for the state board of health
and revision of the state tax system.
Legislation that would restrict the use
of patent medicines as beverages was
also earnestly urged by the new execu
4 ira
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
MAJORITY SOCIALISTS
GET BIG PARTY VOTE

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 2t-Incomplete
returns from the German elections
showed last night that the democrats
pOlled ,23i.04l votes; majority social
lists, 2,6O3,422 Independent socialists,
A0l,ls1, Christian peoples party, l,i1O,-
l37i the German peoples party, 266,15T,
and the conservatives 467 1857, accord
ing to advices received by the Ber-
lingske Tideude
While the majority socialists will
have the asCendency over any other
single party the results indicate the
bourgeois parties together win have a
ma iority in the assembly
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
FORMER GERMAN RULER
NOW REPORTED WELL

AMERONGEN, Holland, Jan. 21. (By
the Associated Press Former EN-
peror William apd the former empress
have both so far recovered from their
recent illness they are able to resume
their former mode Of living. They are
taking their customary morning walks
in the grounds around the castle.
Herr HohenZollern is reported in
much better spirits His birthday on
Jan. 81 win be celebrated by a concert
in the castle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
GERMANY VOTES ORDERLY GOVERNMENT
Tennessee Boys
Soon TO Embark

WASHINGTON, Jan 2l-The 27th S7th divisions
including all attached organizations
for embarkaou home the
The S0th, wildcat" division, as /
posed of Tennessee North and South Carolina District
Columbia troops and trained at Camp SEWER Greenve
The 27th division is composed New troops and
trained at Camp Wadsworh, Spartanburg. S. c.
The S7th of Ohio and Virginia troops and
received its training at Camp Sheridan. Montgomery
The lO2d trench mortar battery the 2h
S6th trench battery 346h artillery the
division already sailed other the sst are now
priority will be embarked shipping becomes available
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
WELL-KNOWN ATTORNEY
FOUND DEAD IN OFFICE

WILMINGTON, n. C., Ian. 21.-Wal-
ter B. Gafford, widely known In this
section as an attorney in criminal cases,
whose partly burned body was found
early I today in the office of Justice of
the Peace John J. Furlong, apparently
was murdered, it was brought out to-
day during a coroner's inquest, 1t was
said a hat found in the room indicated
heavy weapon and that clotted blood
was found inside the hat. It was first
thought Gafford, while sleeping in the
office, had become unconscious from
fumes from gas stove which later
had ignited his clothing. He was 30
wears old.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
WILL HELP STRIKERS.

HAVANA, Jan. 21--Representatives
of the 80 labor unions of this city de-
cided at a meeting held last night to
extend moral and financial aid to the
striking employees of the Western, Ha-
vana Central and United railway lines.
Ii was voted, however, there would be
no general strike called at the present,
at least. 1t was understood the roads
have rejected demands for wage in
creases made by the strikers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
SOCIALISTS IN
LEAD IN FIRST
HUN ELECTION
Early Returns Indicate That
Stable Form Of Government
Will Be Established in Ma
ton at an Early Date.
HARMONY is EXPECTED
IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Majority Socialists and Ger
man Democrats Will Prob
ably Be Given Good Majority
Over Independents.

, PARIS, Jan. 2l--Early returns from
me German elections are interpreted
mere to signify promising prospect for
the establishments OF fairly stable Ger
man administration at an early date.
man democrats, who are the successors
TO the old radical party apparently will
go into the constituent assembly with a
big lead over the independent socialists
Friedrich Won Payer, former vice -presi-
dent and leader OF the democrats, and
the socialist leaders, Ebert and Schelde-
mann, demonstrated their ability 10
work together in the old reichstag, They
also can count on Konstantin Fehren.
bach. the eentrIst loader AS an aliy in
their efforts to institute n Eoysrnnoenf
with "A basis Of nouuItr stlnnort
This consumnatinn ts rogardea in all
allied circles here MS nm indisnensahla
urel,rinur,. 10 rn, ,,,',,,,, sntt ti
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
NINE JAP STUDENTS
FROZEN IN RAVINE

SENDAT, Japan, Jan. IA party of
nine Japanese students and teachers,
who went mountain climbing on near
by range. lost their way In a snowstorm
and were frozen to death. Searchers
found the bodies huddled together in a
ravine, the arms entwined in vain
effort to keep off the cold
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
DOZEN STATES PROTEST.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2l.---Protests
from dozen state public service COM
missions against the administration
measure extending government wire
control were presented today to the
house postoffice committee.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
M, H, STACEY DEAD,

CHAPEL HILL. n. c., jan 2l--Mar-
the University OF North Carolina, who
had been acting president of that insti-
tuition since the death several months
ago Of Edward X. Graham died today
at his home here from influenza He
was AZ years old
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
KITCHIN STILL ILL,

WASHINGTON, Jan, 21--With Ma
jority Leader Kltchin, of the house,
still confined to his home today by III
ness, the conferees on the war revenue
bill postponed further work until to-
morrow
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
NO QUARANTINE YET.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Jan q. tSpl)
Although serious influenza epidemics
have broken out in several towns in the
state, another state quarantine will not
be necessary, State Health Officer Gar
rison said today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
EX- CONGRESSMAN DIES.

ASHEvILLE n. C., Jan. 2l.-Thos.
Settle, former Republican member Of
congress for the Fifth North Carolina
district, died here last night from
pneumonia. Mr. Settle was so years
old
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
EDITORS WILL CONFER

The executive committee OF the Tri-
state Press association will meet at
Hotel Gayoso Jan "a to determine the
time and place for the annual conyen-
ton OF the association.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-01-21
Weather Forecast

Unsettled with prob
ably light rain.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
Kcith's-ynudeyiIlc,

It's Il real jazz frolic at Keith's this
week with Bee Palmer and a group OF
syncopated. full of pep musicians
holding down the top-line honors
Bee" shakes a dimpled and tai
ented pair of shoulders in typical
Broadway "shimmy" numbers and
between times the orchestra tears off
melody in the style which was popu-
lar in the bright light cabarets be-
fore July /. The dancing masters have
decreed that the "shimmy'' must go
but packed house last night showed
that ii has many friends in front Of
the footlights. Just to demonstrate
she can sing as well as dance, Miss
Palmer revives one OF the vocal num-
bers that made her a success when
working for Mr.. ZiegfeId
A real surprise number was offered
by the Four Meyakos. Thy are gen
uine Japanese artists for after sta,
ing off with some difficult acrobatio
and contortionist feats, they shifted
TO some nifty costumes and delivered
two jazzy song and dance bits with
patter Choruses displaying aTltthe skill
OF the best musical comedy teams
Valerie BerCere and company offer
new comedy drama hrimful Of aC-
tion. The story tells Of the discomfort
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
City Club Will Be Model
Based on Country's Best

The recently-organized City Club
will be modelled along the lines of the
leading City clubs Of the United
States and will embrace the best fea-
lures OF all these clubs, according TO
lans now being worked out by the
clubs committee on constitution and
bylaws.
The committee. of which Charles Z.
Nesbit is chairman. has sent to tn
principal City clubs OF the country for
copies Of their constitutions and by
laws and for other information con-
cerning their form OF organization.
T. Lincoln Townsend has been ap-
pointed vice chairman of the conf
mittee and Stanley d. willis has bnen
named secretary. Ott.er members are
Howard Knaessi. J. K. Polk and NJ
d. Rosenberg.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
ALEXANDRIA.
THE HERALD suREAU.
A. y. Doniphsn.
- King Sreee-

- King st1ss,-
Alexndria, Va. Sept. 15.-The U. S. s..
Maury. torpedo boat destroyer of the
latest type, Is at the wharf OF the tor
pedo assembling plant. The boat is
open for visitors from l until p. M,
each day and will remain here for
several days. 1t is in command of
Lieut.. Comdr. Benjamin Perlman.
One of the prime objects of the boat
coming to Alexandria is to secure re-
cruits. Enlistments may be made on
the Maury for service on this particu-
lar boat
Edward Duncan. OF the board OF
supervisors of Alexandria County. has
received a letter from the Washing
ton Chamber of Commerce regarding
the roadway under construction be-
tween this city and Washington on
the Washington-Alexan turnpike,
signed by A. f. Seymour. secretary.
The last community sing of the
season will be given Thursday night
in Christ Church yard. The Old
Dominion boat band will furnish
music.
Colvin Brown, field secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States of America. tonight
addressed a meeting of the mem
bers OF the Alexandria Chamber of
Commerce. The occasion was
smoker and get-together meeting.
william T Schafe. rs. died last
night at his residence, 315 South Co.
lumbus street His wife and two
children, together with his mother,
Mrs. Annie NJ. Schafe. and four sis
ters and two brothers are living
His funeral will take place at
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Serv-
ices will be conducted by Rev. o. P.
Lloyd. pastor OF the Second Baptist
Church.
Patrick II. Lumpkin. colored.
principal OF Snowden Colored School
for Boys. died suddenly today at mis-
home, SIS South Columbus street, CT
acute indigestion.
Funeral services for William 3.
Entwislc were held this afternoon
at HIS ldNt ItSlutHC'' Dlb SOuln Leo
street, and was conducted by the
Rev. John Lee Allison, D. D.. pastor
of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Burial was in st. Paurs Cemetery.
Mrs. James King. who, for the
last year. has been overseas with
the Red Cross, has returned.
Mrs. Irene L. Plaskett has sold
to J. II. Johnston the house and lot
at IL North Payne street.
Tho cornerstone for the new PUP
lie School Building for colorod
children will be laid tomorrow even
ing at o'clock
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
1T HAPPENED
ON THE HILL

The House yesterday passed the
bill raising the American Legation
in Belgium to the full rank of en-
bassy. The measure having pass
Cd the Senate. now goes to the
President.
Federal legislation against auto
thieves passed in tho House yes
terday The bill agreed to pro-
hibits the interstate shipment of
stolen motor cars and imposes a
fine of not more than $4,000 and
Imprisonment for five years for
violation.
Army experts yesterday esti-
mated the strength Of the army as
4O1,979. little moro than 10 per
cent of war strength.
Senator Chamberlain. author of
court-martial reform bill. Fes-
terday replied in the Senate to an
article by former President Taft
in defense of the court-martial
system.
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week, but whatever time it takes
the doors of the Senate will be
open
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
AT THE THEATERS.
Beinseo--GaIIo Opern Company in
"MikudO.-

Beiasco-GnllO Opern Company in
"Mikado.',
The Mikado" returned to town
at the Belasco last night to add the
gayety of his presence to the holi-
day atmosphere and was warmly
welcomed by many old friends and
new. Since this tuneful classic was
first given in London two decades
ago, il has been sung around the
world by all sorts of opera COM
panies. good, bad. and indifferent.
The Gallo Comic Opera Company,
presenting the merry favorite at
the Belasco, contains on its roster
the names of several comedians
and singers of established reputa-
ton. and a large chorus enters
with zest into the spirit of the
opera.
Theatergoers are so familiar with
the incidents of Gilbert and Sulli-
vans master-work that it would be
an impertinence to repeat them.
You simply had to laugh and enjoy
yourself last evening.
You know THE Mikado" tunes
our motheSs hummed them many
years ago. Hama. Shimozumi, a
young characterization singer.
was the Yum-Yum last night.
Her voice is most agreeable and
she has quite as delightful per
sonaIity. Her rendition OF THE
Moon and |" was the cue for en-
thusiastic applause last night.
A long line of comedians have
played Ko-Ko on our stage, and
Jefferson De Angels was quite
funny. william Danforth. whose
work in Wang" and many another
success of the yesteryear will not
soon be forgotten. extracted a lot
of fun from the title role and had
to repeat The Punishment Fit the
Crime" over and over again.
The charming tune "A Wander
ing Minstrel rang out in all its
beauty and never seemed to iet
the echoes die as given by Warren
Proctor. and Greta Ridley contrib
uted an excellent comedy study as
Katisha. Louis Cassavant was a
clever Pooh Bah, and Rosamond
Whiteside vivacious as Pitt Sing.
The Mikado" was altogether a
happy choice of the Gallo Com
pany for presentation as the open
ing opera OF their brief season here.
It will be presented again twice
today and on Friday and Saturday
nights. Planquette's Chimes of
Normandy" will be given on Wed
nesday and Thursday evenings and
H NJ. S. Pinafore" on Saturday
afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
COEmOs-VaudeyiIle.

The Cosmos Theater's new sea-
son. under its new policy, opened
auspiciously at the matinees yester-
day to crowded houses, ii being nec-
essary at times to suspend the sale
of seats. Nor were the crowds dis
appointed, as judged by the frequent
and prolonged applause accorded
the brilliant bill.
Willie Solar. the famous star Of
Lew Fields "a Lonely Romeo" COM
pany, with his eccentric songs and
dances. types entirely new to Co.'S
mos adiences, won an ovation. The
Three Morris. with their great Japa-
nese act from the New York Hip
prodrome, also scored heavily, while
La Temple, the new prstidigitateur,
with his unique exhibition OF magic,
accompanied by a running mono
logue of amusing things. and Nellie
Gilbert, the clever little singing
character commedienne. with her
girls and collies, shared well in the
approval generously bestowed on all
the acts. Harrison and Burr, a new
team, with many funny quips. songs
and a travesty of desperate Jim
Megrew," played to laughter and ap-
plsuse throughout their clever act
and Corcorsn and Mack. eccentric
comedians, won more laughter with
new nut comedy and grotesque
dances. A laughing hit OF the bill
was the new Will Cressy playlet.
quick Sales" presented by Ezra
Matthews and a company OF compe-
tent farceurs. Charles Rays latest
picture, bill Henry" with its story
of country boys love and sacrifice
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16

for a helpless girl. was the extra
ordinary matinee contribution in the
Aim offerings, supplemented with
THE Jazz Monkey" a very anus
ing Universal Jewel comedy, and
the Pathe News, showing Gen.
Pershing's wonderful reception in
New York and his departure from
France.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
BORAH CALLED FROM
SPEAKING TOUR TO
AID TREATY FIGHT
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

week, but whatever time it takes
the doors of the Senate will be
open.
Bitter Clashes on Floor.
The beginning of the considera-
tion of the treaty was marked by
bitter partisan clashes between the
Democratic and Republican leaders
over the responsibility for delay.
Senator Hitchcock. leader on the
Democratic side. charged that the
Republicans were undertaking to
"squander many hours" by having
the Austrian treaty read.
Senator Lodge withdrew his re-
quest for the reading of the Aus
trian treaty and contented himself
with having it printed in the Rec
ord and as a public document.
Three Readings Required.
The Senate rules require all meas
ures to be read the first, second and
third times before passing. The first
reading is by title only. but the second
time the treaty must be read word for
word so that amendments may be
considered in their proper place It
is estimated IT will take the Secretary
Of the Senate about six days to do the
entire reading.
Tie Secretary did not get a chance to
do any reading yesterday as Senators
Jones, of New Mexico, and Oyerman
delivered speeches. The former de-
clared himself opposed to the reserva-
tons proposed by the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee because he feared
they would operate to kill the treaty.
Senator Overman said he would not
oppose reservations provided they
would not send the treaty back to the
Peace Conference.
Minority Report by McCumber.
Senator McCumber put in a dissent
ing report as a member Of the Foreign
Relations Committee to the action OF
all the other Republicans on the COM
mittee. He opposed the reservation
on Article y. and submitted a substi-
tute which he asked TO have the SEN
ate adopt
Attacking the majority report Of
lOuRe. MCCQlnDeT denounced most OF
the ma jority amendments as selfish.
immoral and dishonorable," and
charged that they seek to Isolate tie
United States from the rest OF the
world and abandon our allies
ITO the substance of some of the
proposed reservations" Senator NJ
Cumbcr's report declared. there can
he no serious objection. But against
the manner in which they arc assert
ed l do most earnestly protest. They
are COuched in q defiant, discourteous
and overbearinG manner. and seem
intended to express a jingoistic spirit
that OuGIt to be eliminated from
American craftsmanship"
In nv humble judgment" he add
ed. il this covenant is entered into,
wars may possibly occur. but such oc-
currenCe will 6e exceedingly improb-
able"
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16
johnson Speaks at Dcs Moines.

JOhnsOn Spenks at De MoInes.
Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 15.-In
ratification of the league of nations
as it now stands, Senator Hiram
Johnson. of California, sees the es-
tablishment of British world
That's what he told 5000 men and
women who gathered at the Coli
scum here tonight to hear him an
swer the pro-league arguments
presented in the same hall nine
days ago by President Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16

tons territory. The welcome that it
gave the President today. coupled
witt the applause that he received at
both his meetings. was an indication
Another and more salient bit Of
evidence. however, lies in a poll
just completed here by the Portland
Journal. The vote was 20 to l in
favor of a league
The Washington herald., 1919-09-16

of wife over the delayed success OF
her husband and how she is cured
with the aid of curtain pole before
taking q contemplated rash step. 1t
was well acted and pleased.
Herbert Williams is an Al nut"
comedian with a fresh line Of comedy
antics. He was ably assisted by
Hilda Wolfus and a trick piano in
turning out twenty minutes. OF real
laughter.
Alice Hamilton gets away from the
beaten path in monologpes with "A
Breath OF Lavender and Old Lace, "
largely descriptive of the difficulty an
old-fashioned grandmother finds with
our new fashioned slang.
Billy Duval and Merle Symonds de-
pict the first quarrel of a pair OF
honeymooners, mixing 1t with songs
and dances and Berk and Valda offer
a creation of fancy steps.
The Rinaldo brothers present an ar
tistic acrobatic novelty and the news
weekly with the popular topical topics
round out a snappy bill.