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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
STILL IS
LOOKED UPON AS
AMERICAS VOICE
Continued from First Page.)

not exist. Moreover-and this thing
should be recognized in America, what
ever the fact may be-thcre Is n pro-
found conviction in Paris that Mr., Will
son has already won his fight in the
United States, In a real sense he comes
as a victor. How accurate or mistaken
this conclusion Is will be better realized
at home than here, where all our In
formation Is fr~agmentary and unsat-
isfactory,
But having said that Mr.. Wilson will
be welcomed heartily, viii preserve his
prestige, will doubtless remain the most
conspicuous figure in Paris to the end,
It Ia essential to indicate that there
has been a profound change in certain
directions which will be felt In the i'm
mediate future. When Mr.. Wilson first
am to Europe the world waited upon
him and his wishes with respect Of the
league Of nations, When Mr.. Wilson
arrived In Europe this time he found
the conference at Paris in the act of
completing a preliminary peace which
in all the larger aspects will be IA
final peace.
In other words, to quote M. Plchon.
French minister Of foreign office: "Ac-
ton in the direction Of a preliminary
peace with Germany Is likely to come
sooner than anyone expects The
various commissions have practically
completed their work so far as the
frontiers of Germany are concerned,
the question OF the disarmament of
Germany approaches a solution and Mt
least n tentative arrangement In the
matter Of %reparation and financial set
Element Ia to be expected,
Sometime within the next month the
conference at Paris Is going to say to
the Germans who will be invited to
come to Versailles: you will sign the
following peace terms, These terms
viii fix the frontiers OF Germany. they
win regulate tho future size OF the
German army and navy, they will dis
pose Of the surplus armament, they
will fix n price In warshlps and mer-
chant marine to be paid, and In all
important respects they will decide the
conditions under which Germany must
hereafter live.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
WESTPHALIA UNREST
REPORTED AS ACUTE

LONDON. March 15,-"Acute unrest
prevails in the whole Westphalian in
dustrial region, and it probably will be
necessary to enlarge the British bridge
head in that direction says a dispatch
to the Mall from its correspondent with
the British army.
Westphalla Is one Of the most i'm
portant industrial districts in Europe,
has rich coal fields and the iron IN
dustry there has been developed on a
vast scale.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
AWnkens To GiUe
Baby Birth, Then
Returns To Coma

MuRPHYs5oRo, H., March u.s.
Mrs. Thomas De WItte, Of this city.
who has slept continuously for the last
three weeks, has given birth to a boy
weighing 10 pounds. Immediately after
the child was born Mrs. De Witte re-
lapsed into sound slumber and several
physicians have admitted their Inability
to awaken her,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
FORMER BANKER DIES.

UNION CITY, Tenn, March Is. (Spl.>
Fnloe Caldwell, 30. died at his residence
at 10 o'clock Friday, after an Illness
of two weeks Of pneumonia, preceded
by influenza, He vas for a number of
years cashier Of the old National bank
Of this city, but resigned on account
OF failing health and for the past year
Decoy company. He leaves a wife and
one sen, Is years old, and several broth
ers, among them Senator ID, p. Cald-
well.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
COURT OPENS APRIL /.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March is. tSpl.)
W. l, Grub. of the United
States court. Northern district Of Ala
bama, has notified court officials here
that he will come ia Huntsville and
district federal court on April
!. A large docket Of cases is to be
disposed Of.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
NEWBERN SHIPMENTS
MAKE TOTAL OF 1911 CARS

NEWBERN, Tenn. March is, tspl)
Central railroad agent ut this place for
the year ending 1913 shows that 1889
head Of hogs, 1853 head OF cattle and
626 head Of sheep, totaling 1911 carloads
OF live stock, we're shipped from New
bern to the markets.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
MAGISTRATE BR0ENS
LAID TO FINAL REST

Hundreds of friends attended the
Broens, magistrate from the Fifth dis
trict, which were held Saturday norm
ing from the home, ISL Poplar avenue,
at $3.50 o'clock and at st. Peters church
at 3 o'clock. Interment was made in
Calvary cemetery.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
WILL ELECT PREMIER,

BASLE, March 1S.-The Bavarian
diet will convene Monday and will be
asked TO elect a new premier TO take
the place Of Kurt Eisner, who was
assRssinated last month.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-15
GIBBONS VS.. U

ST. LOUIS. March 15.-Mike Gibbons.
OF st. Paul. and Leo Houck, of Phila-
@elphia, will fight an eight-round, mo-
nounced today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
RELEASE 7 CARS OF SUGAR
100000 POUNDS TO BE
PLACED on SALE HERE
Distribution to Itichmond Jobbcrs IA
Promised Within Next
Eorty-EiEht Hours.

Release OF approximately 100000
pounds Of sugar to Richmond whole
salers for distribution today or tomor-
row was announced last night by ]. II.
Bethel, chairman of the Richmond fair
price fixing committee.
All Of this seven carloads OF sugar
and has been held on the order of the
United States equalization board for
more than a week. MIR. Bethel stated
last night that this sugar would be re-
leased as soon as United States Attor-
neyGeneral Palmer notified him OF the
price for which IL is TO be sold, which
the Attorney General has promised TO
10 within the next forty-cight hours.
Mr. Bethel estimated last night that
there WAS at least 100000 pounds of
sugar in the warehouses, instead of
aoo,Veo, as first reported. The sugar
was shipped to Richmond from Utah
for distribution here. and similar
sized shipment is now Ell route here
Mr. Bethel declared. All OF the sugar ia
in 100 pound bags.
Dealers here will only be allowed a
sugar which. they handle. Any varia-
ton from this rule will be punished by
the cutting of the supply of sugar TO
them, Mr.. Bethel states
Although the United States cqualiZa-
tion beard goes out of existence on
January unless re-established by act
or Congress the fair price fixing COM
mittee here Will not be affected, accord
viii work under the authority OF the
food control act. Members OF the fair
price liking committee will hold a meet
ing this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock in the
senate chamber OF the State Capitol
BuiidinG TO consider the price of cloth
ing,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
TRY TO WIN OVER FARMERS
LABOR OFFICIALS MAKE
MOVE FOR COOPERATION
Declare That Producing CIanaes Must
Unite II Victory II to BE
Complete.
IRy Assoctated Pr.,,. !

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE Amer-
can Fedcration OF Labor officials mad Q
another effort today to establish re
!atlons with farmers organizations.
the iederation's "co-operation commit
tee appointed at the Atlantic City
convention. meeting here with the rep-
! rcsentatires OF several farmers groups
While only one delegate from a "a rln
oIsaniZatioh participated in the fed :
cLattoh rcconstruction conference
Wnlcn opened yesterday. il was under
STOOD the invitations sent by tho com
nttee for today's meeting wcrc nnr. .
cordially received. Federation ofiicia IS
dcciincd to discuss the conferences To-
Day. saying that the committcc wo,,Id
Ita ke report to the executive couprij
or the organization. -
IN view of the declaration OF prin-
,cpds ADOPTED by the conference yes
isthaaS' ~ was generally believed in
committee had made greater proErcss
.oMaru common ground on which IN
49, tnc farmers representatives tina n
i.s, any previous union Eroup. Orranl
snot .anor was declared by several
spof s,o; f;esmen to be anxious to get or.
ca m pa Ign which the workers a nIl me
wage IN The forthcoming election W
~ tnis contention the statrn.,,,
mace mace In tho declaration. adopted ~.
:.ai rHa!s nf conference. appealing 70
ciety U, nose Who contribute 10 So
principles" were explained tod, %, the ne
abor leader. TO mean thai opas ny
.ipor must be Joined BY tho "nr6J,,nGs * y
ujasses II its victory Is 10 be nnrIs
nrobi.i l nese leaders asserted that the
muni, e'ts rs raced by organized labor are
turai'st class. because tbew agricul :
Poltical and economic oosh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
BANDIT SHOOTS TWO men
WASHINGTON AUTOMOBILE
MAN SLAIN: SlEUTH SHOT
TELLS Police Tie Came to Capital From
Charlottesville and Needed
Money.
fBv Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, Dec. l4.-Enterins
an automobile tire repair shop here
today. John McHenry, who gave St.
Louis as his home and nineteen as his
age, shot and killed Wallace w. Null
care. the proprietor, robbed Mulcarc OF
a small sum OF money; and later. before
detectives in the Union station could
arrest him. shot and probably fatally
SIGtssddSd Sstendya James T, Armstr9ng, a city
~ On accnssrhE entssrrinE the repair shop. McHen-
ness demanded the contents of the
eash register. Mulcare, under preteNt
youthful bandit. who lodged behind a
show case and then shot Aiulcarc
through the heart
Sheldon accompanied police and de-
tectivcs to the Union Station in search
o. OF Mcltenry; who when noticing the
into mt di3i.ssn The eoncqurse There cornered by
OF which struck Detective Armstrong
IN. IN tns stomaGh. Later, at police head
thf hnldIM muthorities .G, that he planned the
ncient l, funds to leave tho citv. having
arrived here several days ago from
charlottesville, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
RICHlKOND PLANTS TO
GET ALL COAL BILLED
TO THEM, ORDER SAYS
Restrictions OnDelivery O. fuel
Further Modified BY Poca-
hontds Committee.

Orders received yesterday from the
'ocahontas fuel committee by A. T.
LoWmastcr, in charge Of fuel distribu-
ton here for the committee, further
modified restrictions on the delivery Of
coal.
All industries listed in the first five
classihcations on tho priority list are
now TO be allowed to have all the coal
which is consigned to them. but are
not to be allowed to accumulate more
than two weeks supply at any time.
Deliveries TO classes T. and G are to
be made as before, or upon applica-
ton.
1t was declared by officials connect
ed with the coal distribution here yes
terdaY that they expect to see all re-
strictions lifted from coal deliveries
within the next few days.
Pullman and parlor car service
which was curtailed on practically
every railroad running into or through
Richmond during last week, was re
stored yesterday in all but isolated in
stances.
Railroad service will be back to
normal again practically everywhere
by tonight, it is declared
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
TEN OPPORTUNITIES
TO AID POOR FAMILIES
All Are Suffering From Cold and
Mcagcr Supply of Food and
Clothing.
PUBLIC RESPONDS READILi
Indications That Funds Raised in
Previous Years Will Speedily BE
Duplicated This Christmas Through
Generosity of Richmond People.
PUBLIC RESPONDS READIL /

Ten Opportunities" representing an
avenue OF bringing cheer to half a
score Of Richmond families who are
destitute, suffering from cold and a
meager supply Of food and clothing
are again open for contributions.
These Ten Opportunities" arc ten
Richmond families. who are worthy,
but through unfortunate circum-
stances are in need. and The Times
Dispatch, following a precedent cstab-
lished five years ago. is presenting their
circumstances 10 the public and ask
ing that contributions be made that
their distressing situation may be re-
lieved
Many in Need Of Relief.
There are %? families in Richmond,
mothers and small children. who are
unable to support themselves The AS
these families during the past year.
and from this number have chosen
ten cases, which are considered the
e These are ,9e fP ,ns pss
an, expression Of the Christmas spirit
etS' Gsva es5S beee see gres,ed oppGT @fth
ready response by. the Richmond pub
lie. needs of the families being full
filled by liberal contributions when
the Ten Opnortunities'' were presented
last year $3.50 was asked for the
families represented in tho list. When
Christmas Day arrived a total of S3-
s3I:4t had been contributed for the
relief of tho stricken homes
Mothers without Funds.
prosperity Of war times and higher
wages has relieved much of the pov-
erty in Richmond But there will al
ways be certain class OF unfortunates
who must be cared for by the COM
munity. Charity workers point out
that during the past year their labor
has been confined largely TO these
cases. Husbands die. leaving frail
mother to support a large family, most
Of the children being too small TO
/; caro- for themselves. Relatives are
| poor; The mother tries to work at
night and care for her children in
the daytime, and breaks under the
! strain. In the meantime bills keen
pilinE ,ip. The grocery man must he
paid: there is fuel to buy and the
children should have clothes and he
sent 70 school
But tho result in most instances is
that the mother is unable TO earn svni-
Gent money 10 even buy tho proper
amount OF food for her children Then
charitE must come ITO the assistance
ana an relieve conditio3s. /, is this class
oX o.; contributions to the Ten oppor-
swered before Christmas Day' and
there are but ten days TO rcsnond
Detailed dcscription of the circum.
stances Of the Ten Opportunities" NAV
be found on this page in tho two.
column box
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
MAN THOUGHT TO HAVE
HOAXED SOCIETY FOLK
CONVICTED FOR FRAUD
James Carlton, Who Claims
TO Be BarOnef. Mnsf Serre
Year at Hard Labor.
rBy Associated Press.l

BELFAST. Dec. l4.--At tho trial yes
terday in the Ulster Assizcs OF James
Carlton, on a charge OF fraud arising
from tho floating OF the Liberty Ship
Down, for which Carlton was sentenced
TO twelve months Imprisonment a t hard
labor. IL was testified that the prison
er had a police record extending over
twenty-five years. his prison sentences
including one in the United States.
Carlton ella inns to be a Baronet. He
denied information in the possession OF
the authorities here that he was before
Chicago court in August, 1917,
charged with forgery and that he was
then sentenced to a term in prison.
1t is understood that Carlton, under
the name OF Sir James Carlton, hoaXcd
Boston society in June, 1914. Advices
in the possession of the crown, are to
ton was arrested by tho immigrat:on
authorities on the ground that he was
an undesirable alien. and that he was
liberia ted on bail bond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
ClEMENCEAU RETURNS TO
PARIS AND RESUMES WORK
Breaks Rib on Trip te England, but
seems Happy Over Cordial
Reception rendered Him
fBy Associated Press.

PARIS. Dec. 14.--It developed with
Premier Clemenceau's return to-
day from the conferences in London
on his trip TO England through fall
on board the destroyer on which he
crossed the channel on the northwar rti
condition is not serious
With his arrival home the Premier
resumed control of the government.
lie declared himself greatly moved by
don and very much pleased with his
conferences with Premier Lloyd George
ana other allied representatives
IL was stated that the accord on all
questions discussed was complete, and
!hat a note soon would be issued max
ing known the decisions reached
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15

OPPORTUNITY NO, 10.
Husband afflicted. Wifo caring for
husband and three children, ages cikht
hvo. and ten months. An unusually good
family. Wanted. SEQ. Nv"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
STORM WARNINGS SHOWN
ALONG ATLANTIC COAST
Cold Weather Predicted During N.r
TWO Dhys Over Eastern Half
Of Country.
IBy Assoctatcd p-.ss

WASHINGTON. Dec. l4.-cold wave
WARNINGS maze been issued for North
and Central Florida and storm war;
lnss displayed on the Atlantic coast
at ana between Jacksonville. Fla, and
Boston. Mass. the Weather Bureau an
nounced tonight.
Gold weather is predicted during rho
next torty-eiSht hours over the East
crn half or the country. Temperatures
are now below normal over ali paris
OF the country except Southern Florid,
ana during today freezing tempera-
turee occurred throughout the Gulf
States. -
The disturbance that covered the At
lantic States yesterday has passr1
eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
EX-:"..!s-R MAY TESTIFY
Hun Committee InquirinE Into Re
spOnsibility for War May Call
Former Ruler.
TRy Associated prers I

BERLIN. Dec. 14.--Former Emperoc.
William may be included in the list
or witnesses who are TO I've cross-cN-
amned by a subcommittee OF the
parliamentary committee in1uiring
into responsibility for the war in con-
nectlon with is work in establishing
the attitude and procedure OF the i'm
perial government toward the Bosnian
government at Sarajevo prior TO the
outbreak OF the war
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
THREE DIE IN CRASH
Fast Passenger Train IIita Automobile
at Crossing Near Little
Rock, Ark.
Try Associated Press

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Dec H.
Three men were Killed and n fourth was
severely injured today when a fast pas
scnger train hit an automobile mt a
crossing at Benton, twenty-five miles
The dead are James G. Lake, mining
contractor at the BauXite Mines: John
Grecn, an employee at the mines and
Sergeant Major Carl Mynatt. or Ashe.
vic. y; g., who was on furiough from
caInp Pike. The presence of storm
curtains on the ca: is said to have pre-
vented the driver from seeing the train
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
GEORGIA MAN DRIVES
HIS MOTOR CAR INTO
WASHOUy; TWO DIE
1hird Victim in Such ConeI;-
ton She Can OyJor No
Explanation.
tBy Associated P,ess,

,AMERlCUS, GA, Dec I4.-Gcorrc
i.indley and his niece. Louise WrirSt,
were crowned this afternoon in IN.
rtint River N Murray's Ferry bridge.
IL! Teen miles from here. Ella Wright,
gued by, q party Of Amcricus peonlr
me me Ghi!d Is in such condition from
CIV. the. names OF the persons drownaG
Ihc river is out of its banks on the
poo!y county side. The drowned man
attempted to drive his automnhiis
through the back water on the Doolev
county approach TO tho bridge when
NE ne ran mo a washout. the car being
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
SHOTS FROM AMBUSH
iNJURE FOUR CONSTABLES
One of Principal witnesses Against
Sim FeIners IL Wounded
In Leg.
rBy Associated Press.l

IoNDONBERRi, IRELAND. Dec. \.
Searching parties were out today
looking for men who last night near
pungloe shot and wounded from am
bush four constables.
The constables had arrested two Sim
Feiners and taken them to the special
criminal court at Letterkenny. where
they were remanded. and were on their
way to headquarters mt DunGloe when
n score of concealed men opened fire
on them with pistols.
Sergeant Farrell, one Of the principal
witnesses against the Sim Feiners, was
wounded in the leg. and Constable
Cunan in the head and BODY. Inspcc-
were wounded. Cunans condition IS
grave.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
ARMY TRANSPORT BURNS
Fire Boats Hurried Up the Hudson
1tivcr Fail to Check
HlnKe.
fRv Unlyerxal SerYicn.l

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE Un;ted
States army transport DE kalh took
fire shortly after midnight tonight !n
tho Upper Hudson River. She Is burn.
ing rapidly. S
Fire boats were unable Ia check the
Maze up until i o'clock and sent in a
call for assistance
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
MUST PLEDGE LOYALTY
New York Education hoard VIII Con-
slider New Plan for Graduates
OF High Schools.
rBy Associated Press,

NEW YORK. Dec. 14.--No high school
graduate in New York will be given a
diploma unless he or she signs a pledge
OF loyalty to the United States govern
ment. II plan outlined by the district
superintendents. and made public to-
Aiming S. prall, president OF the
board of education. said tonight tnat
the pledge Of allegiance and conditions
anu administration would be considered
at the. next meeting of the board and
undoubtedly would he ndoptcd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
WILL RESTORE CATHEDRAL
WRECKED AT RHEIMS
estimated Task Will Require 10000.
No Francs and Ten Years
of Time.
[By Universal Service,

PARllS. Dec. 1.-THE Cathedral os
i.hei!ns will be restored within the
neXt ten years and the work will cost
oo,oco;o ;ooo francs fnormally $4,000 00O)
according TO the. estimate of the arcbi
tect in charge
The restoration of the edifice Will
ne complete except for the life size
Sculptured hgures shattered by she'll
nre., Many fragments of stone al
ready nave been replaced by means
OF an artificial glunE process
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED
An Antindmlnistration and Laborite Partie.
Get Few Seats In Australian
Legislative BOdies.
IRy Associated Pross.

MELBOURNE. Dec. II. - Virtually
complete election returns received to-
day show that the Liberals and the Ma
tionalist Labor parties, who support
the government, have won thirty-f five
seats in the House OF Representatives,
and the Farmers party. also sup
porter OF the government on some
questions, eleven seats. while the anti
governmental factions and the La
borltes have secured only twcnty-nine.
William NJ. Hughes the Premier.
seems TO have been reelected to tic
House.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
MAY DECIDE PROHIBITION
supreme Court Expected to Hand Down
Important Decisions When
IL Meets Today.
tBv Associated Press. I

WASHINGTON. Dec. I4.-The Su
preme Court will hand down decisions
tomorrow in q number OF cases. but
TO whether an opinion on the constitu
tionaiity Of the wartime prohibition
act and the Eolstead law for the acts
Appeals involving the legality OF the
ma anufacture of 2.75 per cent beer nm
decision. arguments having been heard
last week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
Hun Answer Reaches Paris.

German government to the latest al
lied note reached the German deicga-
ton IN Paris today. Because OF the
time needed for deciding and translat-
ing the document, 1t Is not likely 10 ba
presented TO General-Sccretary Paul
Dutnsta. OF the peace congress. unit!
Monday morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-15
HUNS FIX SUGAR PRICE
National Council Approves $50 Marks
for 100 Pounds-Ration-
ing to Continue.
[RY Associatrd press. ]

BERLIN. Dec. IA. - The National
Council has. approved measure fixing.
'h" price Of sugar at 150 marks for 100
pounds The measure is calculated 10
Grrmotc tho production of sugar in
view OF the increasing ANTIQUITIES Of
The industry throughout Germany.
government official who defended Il
the measure, declared that tho next
two years would still see a shortage OF
suga: IN Germany and rationing must
continue.