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The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
.BERLIN'S HAND
SEEN IN MUT|NY
Lithuanian Incident Now
Called Revolution In
spired by Teutons.

Berlin, Aug. 3O.-The so-caIled mutt
ny Of the Iron Division in Lithuania
Is characterized by weu-informed peo-
pie as a revolution from above. When
Won der GOItz put the Baltic barons
in power the latter promised the Ger
man troops settlement rights. The
present Lithuanian government is not
prepared to grant this The soldiers
wished to remain and become far
mers.
Won der GoItz returned to Mrau.
on the pretensc that he was going {
quiet the troops, but we'll informed
persons say h- was the originator Of
the scheme carried out by Count Kcl-
Ter for the formation of a large reIia-
bic army in the Polish corridor ready
for eveutuaIit.es.
Il Is admitted that thousands Of new
troops have been sent to Lithuania
from East Prussia and other thou
sands have Joined the Russian army.
II also is hinted that there is Il Sc
oTet treaty between Prussia and the
Russian mOnarchists by which Rus
sia when order shall have been re
stored will cooperate for the over
throw OF Poland, re-establisLS Frus-
sian and Russian m0narChism and
fighting the allies II necessary The
German rlOnarChists are to receive
some Russian provinces as a reward
T. : establishment Of an army in
ania is a violation Of the terms
~ -n- peace treaty but advocates Of
.r. ON explain thnf -.. .iTIlN is
IS not Germany's.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Hypnotist Tells Court
She Located Oil Lands

Petersburg, Ind.-A novel suit has
been filed in the Circuit Court by Mrs.
Minnie n. Herstman. of this city, and
Horace Wiley against B. Bement, a
millionaire oil operator, Of Terre
Haute, Ind.
Mrs. Herstman alleges she is a hyp-
notist and able to control Wiley, and
that while hypnotized Wiley revealed
locations of valuable oil and gas
lands, for which information she and
Wiley were to receive each one-siX-
teenth part of all oil and gas pro-
duced.
In the complaint she claims Bement
developed these lands, and during the
time sold one-half of his oil interests
In them for $500 900. She demands her
one-sixteenth part, $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
"BLUEBEARD" OF PARIS
GIVES JUDGE SCOLDING

Paris.-Landru, Paris "Bluebeard." {"
gains confidence as the months go by
and none of the dozen murders laid at
his door are proved against him. He
even had the temerity to lecture the
court on a recent appearance, in which
Landru acquitted himself of one
charge. AS he left the court Landru
turned to the judge and said: please
do not bother me with confrontations
Of this kind. We have more interest
ing things to discuss, you and l. You
accuse me of don't know how many
crimes. and you do not let me justify
myself"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
ALLIED ARMY OPENS
BOLSHEVIKI ATTACK

Copenhagen, Aug. 30-An often
sive against the Bolsheviki has
been opened in the Dvina sector by
Lithuanian. Esthonian. Polish and
Russian forces.
A communique from the Lettish
war office received here today told
of the capture OF a number of Will
lagos by the invading forces. The
campaign was mapped out at a
council of war held in Riga
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
CHAOS In BUDAPEST
UNDER NEW PREMIER

London, Aug. 30.-A dispatch to
the Express from Vienna says the
iron rule of Premier Friedrich is
resulting in chaotic conditions in
Budapest and tells OF reign of
terror inaugurated by the white
forces"
The Manchester Guardian today
prints a dispatch from Budapest
saying that Archduke Joseph. re-
Gently deposed by the allies. is the
dominating influence behind the
new government.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
BY ERNEST J. HOPKINS.

San Francisco. Aug. 3O.-Here's how
Auckland capital city OF New Zea-
land. put over what scores of
American cities are tryins 10 put over
today municipal purchase Of her en-
tire street car system
The purchase has just been con-
summated. the price being $4,000.
Mayor ]. II. Gunson. the man pri-
marlIy responsible for the big deal
described the affair to me in detail
Mayor Gunson left Auckland the day
after the city assumed charge of the
street car system. and will tour Amer
lean cities to see how we are handling
our tramways over here.
He was somewhat surprised to learn
that many American cities had spent
years in fruitless dIckering about a
deal such as Auckland commenced
developed and completed in less than
SIX months. Negotiations began in
February; closed in ApEil in June
the people voted the bonds, and on
July 1 the city took possession
Two factors underlay this success
a short term franchise. with clauses
that fully protected the city; and the
united demand OF the street car work
ers, supported by labor in general for
better wages.
"Auckland's system is to be con-
Quoted along modern lines" Mayor
Gunson declares.
The city eighteen years ago issued
a thirty-year franchise to the British
Electrical Company. When expan-
sion became necessary. the company
found itself unable to make further
extensions satisfactory to the city
within the twelve-year period.
Labor difficulties had arisen, the
company taking the attitude that 1t
was unable to comply with the union S
demands and continue to realize any
return on the capital invested.
In view OF these facts. but par
ticularly the matter OF extensions Of
the lines into the new suburbs, the
city decided to acquire the service.
Tho purchase price agreed upon
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
ACROSS THE SALT SEAS.

Paris. AUG. S0-Intersllied Com.
mission decides 10 award part 90.
German East Africa to TeI-iuu
ArchsEEeI Aug Sos Iberfanl
wear clothes sslvsEed from suhker
German submarine.
Copenhagen. aug. 30-BolsAevik
offer government Jobs 10 Telativei
Of TOlstOi.
Paris. Aug. 3o-Twenty FrenCf
deputies refuse 10 talk in peace
treaty debat,
Geneva. Aug So-Germans sacf
Darzig. accord ne to correspondent
Of newspsnrr here.
Paris, Aug. 3O.-Pierre THroir
convicted Of dealing with enemy
sentenced 10 life imprisonulrt
Copenhagen. Aug. SO G--Lsnins
sends delegation TO negotiate pescs
with Rumanians.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Gen. Pershing Issues
Farewell to France

Paris, Aug. 3O.-On the eve of his
departure from France, Gen. Per-
shing Issued a statement to the
French press, in which he stated:
The comradeship, strife and
struggle we have passed through
will be an everlasting bond for our
peoples. We are carrying back an
intimate knowledge and apprecia-
ton of French life. art and culture.
We regret that France knows US
only as visitors, without knowl-
edge of our home life"
Gen. Pershing leaves for Brest
Sunday. and embarks on the Le-
viathan Monday.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
80 Days In Jail For
borrowing" a Wagon

In order to lay in summer supply
of scrap wood for his stove, John H
Parker, negro. hitched himself to a
wagon belonging 10 J. Hannah in West
Washington. and single handed hauled
the wagon, wood and all to his domi-
cile, it developed in police court yes
tPrday morning.
Il just borrowed the wagon to take
the wood home" was Parker's plea
You can go to Jail for ninety days"
Judge Hardison said.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Eve Knew 1t, Too.

Sunbury. Pa. - Notwithstanding the
assertions of naturalists, Paul Cart
man, of this place, is authority for
the statement that snakes do climb
trees. While out walking one day.
Gartman decided to pluck some apples
Off nearby tree. When he got up
on the branches of the tree he was
greeted by the largest black snake
he ever saw. 1t was five feet long
Gartman dropped sprawling to the
ground
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
FIGHT JAPANESE
WITH INDUSTRY

Pekin.-While diplomats, secret serv-
Ice men and general observers have
been predicting an early war between
China and Japan. the anciently wise
Chinaman goes about his business pre-
pairing what he believes will ultimate
ly be far more effective than a gun.
An inventory has been taken of all
goods imported from Japan, and
Chinese capitalists are establishing
factories to substitute all these articles
with made in China products.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Nobility Of Austria
Plots Hapsburg Return

Paris. Aug. 3O.-SeveraI members Of
the Austro-Hungarian nobility are re-
ported to have met at Lucerne 10 plan
the restoration of the Hapsburgs and
the recovery Of Slovakia by over
'Nr"winG the CzeCho-Slovak govern
ment
Among those who took part in the
lsucerne meeting, according to the re-
ports received here, were Count
Berchtold, Prince Lebkovitz Prince
Mindisch-Graetz and ArChdUchess
Naleria.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
FAR EAST TRADE
BEGUN BY CANADA

Vancouver T he Inauguration of a
direct steamer service to Singapore by
the Canadian Pacific Ocean Services,
Ltd, indicates that the company Is
reaching out with bold initiative to
develop trade between Canada and
the Farther East.
One of the most important features
of this new service is the-fact that 1t
will save transhipment at Hong
kong. .. ..s...- ...g- y-. g.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Spartacans Again Active.

London, Aug. 3o.-Berlin dis
patches state that movement to
ferment a revolt against the Ger
man government was launched by
the Spartacans Wednesday when
they staged fifty meetings in Berlin
and other cities. more than 100, 900
persons attending them.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
WHITE FEATHERS
HINT TO QUIT

Manchester, England.-Women work.
ing on the street cars. in engineering
shops and groceries, receive white
feathers by mail. They Immediately
quit work
1t was a hint sent them by ex-sol-
diers who couldn't get back their
former jobs because women had taken
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
LABOR'S EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL AGREES ON
MODERATION POLICY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

rfOM fAG6 ONE
issued to the Actors Equity Society
and the old-time White Rats Associa-
ton. under the title of Actors and
Artists Association Of America. and
the pledge was given for the full sup
port Of the federation with it's mem
bershlp."
Plumb Plan Inquiry.
Disposition Of the situation created
by the shopmen, a strike by whom
would have tied up the railroads Of
the country, and action on the Plumb
plan were regarded as the two vital
questions before the council. En-
dOrsement of ationalization and
dNmOcratization Of the railroads. Il
was realized. would open up discus
S.a1 "S to similar action with re-
spect to all great industries.
~ the Plumb Plan League Offices
D." sd ri-ht. complete satisfaction was
expressed with the action OF the cx-
erUiiTe council GOmpcrs is honor
ary president Of the Plumb Plan
League, but it was pointed out that
non" Of the members OF the execu-
tiE" council are railroad men: that
they have not studied the Sims bill.
'..'.r ...1- the Plan and that the de-
"irro1 - hav- the plan thoroughly
examined before committing the fed
"- '. definite -pOliCy Is entirely
satisfactory.
EEnlaiIhg the disposition OF this
u''.'i'a GomUors said.
The plan and rne SINS bill, so
th" council declared. are of such
''nu .r@m.IoEt Importance t1 labor to
hn
me council decided to defer final ac-
,I"u determining the position Of the
American Federation Of Labor there
on, and in tine meantime, a subcOm-
mittee was created for the purpose of
examining into all the facts and evil
C"ucr Obtainable to secure tine ad-
vice of all who can contribute to 4
full understanding Of the subject
The committee. after its examination
and Investigation. is to report to the
's.. '..'." council upon the entire
subject"
Concerned Over Unrest.
The greatest concern to labor
leaders at the present time is the
unrest in the rank and file of work
ers. They believe that IL Septtnn be
, Is passed without serious cnssa-
tion OF work among railroad shop
men the Immediate danger will be
passed however
The report II the American dele
cation which attended the Amatc--
dam Conference OF International
Trade Unions will be made public
shortly, President Gompers an
nounced. This report. he said, shows
clearly that the wave of Bolshevism
has reCeded.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Find Liquid Treasure.

Harrisburg. Aug. a bottle o
whisky indicated 10 he more thai
forty years old ny an almanac date,
1N7N which was found with 80. wa
turned un here by woTk-nEmen WI,
were razinG am old house 70 MAX,
way for improvements The foreman
measured out small portions OF ia
contents among the lucky workmen
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Radio Phone Speaker In
u. S. Heard in Christiana

Christiania. Aug. 30.-It is announced
from Bergen that the government
wireless station there was called twice
on Tuesday by a voice speaking from
some station on the American coast
The words were not distinguishable,
but signals from the same station in
the Morse code were answered by wire
less, both questions and answers be-
ing perfectly clear
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Bohemians May Shoot Deer.

venison."~ say the Bohemians. Deer
abounds in freed Czecho-Slovakia.
Despite the terrible starvation rate
among the peasants during the last
three winters Austria. didn't allow
them to kill deer.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
PROHIBITION FORCE
NOW in ENGLAND

London.-EnGland now has both a
Prohibition and Anti Prohibition
, league. and the fight against liquors
IS beginning here with real intensity
The antis disclaim connection with
the Brewers Association or any other
part of the licensed trade,
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
New Pastor to Concordia Lutheran

The Rev. c. W. Locher. pastor of
81. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran
church, in Baltimore, has resigned
TO accept n call to the Concordia
Evangelical Lutheran Church. of
Washington. The Rev. Locher has
oficiated at the Baltimore church
for thirteen years.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
CITY NEWS IN tRIEF

Cross chapters has\ been Issued
nesses in the PoliceS Scopt yester-
day, Raymond SimmsN a negro.
hourished revolver at Third
street and Maryland avenue, and
fred one shot into the ground.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
Wilson a Favorite in Prague.

Prague.-The union station here has
been named Wilson station. Half the
new babies in Czecho-Slovakia have
been christened Wilson. Most of the
others ire Woodrows.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
: Transports Arrive.

.. Aug S0-Eight army
arriving lS2 officers.
~ - nurses. including
-. Of the famous First
] is % parade here
Sc -e- reported of
Qua .tFr I for the
dock q lCr. r. NOklyn.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31

Fire Of undetermined origin shortly
before o'clock this morning destroyed
three frame stables in the square
bounded by Cameron Payne. West and
Queen streets Three horses belong
ing to Walter Smith. roIored. were
burned TO death. Two horses belong
ing to Moses Stevens and six belong
ing TO Henry Smith. CoIored. were
rescued.
Eight carriages, busses and hacks.
the property OF Moses Stevens. were
destroyed. as was quantity ~ har-
ness and other stable accessories
The stables were the property OF
Moses Stevens and Henry smith. sr
The loss is partially covered hy insur-
ance.
The FIRE destroyed the outbuiIdings
Of number Of frame dwellings on the
east side OF West street between
Cameron and Queen streets. The fire
men worked four hours on the blaze
before completely subduing it,
The members OF the Columbia Fire
Engine Company. who attended the
State fremen's convention. held in
Charlottesville. tonight were given a
fuffet luncheon at the company's
house. Kenneth w. Ogden, chief Of
the city fire department. who was
chosen president Of the State asso-
citation. was the guest of honor. Dur
ing the evening informal talks were
made by Chief ogden and Others.
The annual Labor Day pilgrimage "a
old PohiCk Church Monday will be an
all-day AFFAIR. Music will he furnished
by the military band from Camp
Humphreys and music for the dance
vii be furnished by the orchestra from
Camp Humphreys
Thirty members OF the Old Dominion
Boat Club LEFT in canoes this after
noon for Marshall Hall. where they
vii go in camping. They will return
Monday night
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31

Judge Robert Hardison, who has
been presiding over the United
states branch of the Police Court,
will start on his vacation Of one
month tomorrow. During his alb
sence Judge George c. Aukam, Of
the Municipal Court, will act.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31

Public Vehicle Chaurreurs' Union.
No. ss5. will hold IT'S regular meet
ing at Society Hall. Fifth and @
streets northwest. Tuesday even
ing at o'clock. Election of Off
GERS will be held and a speaker of
will address the meet
ing.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-31
ALEXANDRIA
THE HERALD BUREAU.
A. 5. DOniphsn.
* Kins Street

Alexandria Va, Aug S0.-The shop
men employed by the Southern RaI-
way Company IN this city and those
at the Potomac Railroad yards. total
ing 7H. have unanimously voted 10
turn down the proposition Of President
Wilson, granting the men a AGENT in
crease.
Men of both roads have just returned
10 work after being on a strike The
Southern shop employee walked out
August and the men at the Potomac
Yards left their places August 4 and
all returned TO work August L. pend
ing action on the matter by Presidenr
Wilson
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-03-08
NEGROES STAGE BOLD BANK
ROBBERY IN CHICAGO.
ESCAPE WITH MORE THAN $4,000. TIMELY WITHDRAWAL
OF $4,000 FOR PAY ROLL BY ROCK ISLAND PREVENTS
ROBBERS FROM MAKING BIG HAUL.

telephoned the police, who appeared
and took up tile trail of the robbers.
The Merchants bank is private
institution owned by real est2te
dealer. 1t was robbed about two
years ago of about $1,500.
The police have identified the auto
mobile as the machine used by three
Negroes who late last night entered
the office of the Standard Oil Com
pany, 1902 Prairie avenue, and rob-
he'd Henry Frecke, the agent, of 100.
The same car was seen by Detectives
Hogan and Kennedy at $500 south
LaSalle street at $3.50 a. m. today, be-
fore the bank robbery.
In telling of the hold up, Nichols
priced Miss Phillips for her GOODNESS
and attempt to frrstrate the robbers
in the face of danger.
The automobile used by the three
Negro bandits. who robbed the Mer-
chants band today, was recovered
by the police shortly after noon at
3Sth Street and Cottage Grove ave-
nue., where 1t has been abandoned.
The automobile was stolen last night
at o'clock from Robert Read. 2807
Prairie avenue, and the license tags
removed. The car had bullet hole
through the rear seat, supposedly as
the result of revolver battle be-
tween the Negroes and policemen, fol-
lowing a holdup at 1902 Prairie ave-
nue. last night
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-03-08
BELATED ATTEMPT
Of SOUTHERNERS
TO RAID TREASURY.
DEMOCRATS OF THE SOUTH WANT
ONE LAST GRAB AT PUBLIC
PURSE STRINGS.
WANT U. 5. 70 BUY COTTON,
Threaten filihuster Against Wheat
Bill Unless They Are Taken
Care of.

Washington.-One of the features
of the last days of this session is a
belated attempt of the Southern De-
mocrats to conduct a raid on the
public Treasury of Wholesale proper
tions, Northern members of Congress
say.
Evidence of the intention of the
Democrats to get their share while
the getting is good is seen in three
legislative proposals now before the
Congress. These are:
/. The S1,000,000,000 wheat bill,
which the Southern members insist
should be amended to have the Gov
ernment buy the cotton crop at the
war price of 80 cents a pound.
2. The public buildings bill short
ly to be reported by Chairman Frank
Clark of Florida, containing an ap-
preparation for almost every Con-
gressional district in the South.
8. The rivers and harbors bill as
reported to the Senate by Chair
man Fletcher of Florida containing
among other appropriations for some
florida works never heard. of before
by many of the members.
Cotton Again Demands FayOritsm.
The Southern Democrats 1t is
charged are threatening a filibuster
against the bill to enable the Govern
ment to carry out its guarantee of
a $226 wheat price unless 1t be
amended to carry The provision for
the purchase of the cotton.
"Tf the Government is to hand the
farmers of the West this money why
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-03-08
THE SOUTH AND
THE RETURNED
negro SOLDIER
Continued on page ~.
By the Associated Negro Press.

Birmingham, Ala, March 6.-Every
section of the. south is becoming
deeply concerned about the attitude
of the returned Negro soldiers from
France. Returned Negro Soldiers;
some words of Sober Counsel pro-
ceeds to dclare; "It is to be feared
that q new cause of friction is Ii
able to arise in the south between
the two races. There is an opinion
prevalent among many white people
to greater or less degree that
these Colored soldiers have come
back with their heads turned; that
they believe themselves to be worthy
of the greatest consideration in all
respects, and that they are inclined
to insist upon such consideration
and upon recognition in ways they
did not urge before their service in
the army"
1t is argued by Negro leaders in
this section that if the white people
have that impression, at lesat they
have the correct idea on something
connected with the Negro. However,
The News proceeds to point out that
this is an erroneous impression, and
that it is probably true that these
black boys who went to France are
willing to plod along in the old ways.
However, is it all too true that Ne
groes of the Southland are not pre-
ared to accept the former positions
in life, those of cowardice, cringing
and servitude. There is growing
determination 10 have a. clean cut
show down Of facts and figures, IN
an effort to get" equal justice"
There is newer and bolder element
Of whites who are joining with the
Intelligent Negroes of the South in
the plan to make right the law of
the land.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-03-08

al opportunity, which is being afford
ed Negroes, is through the Chicka-
saw Ship building Plant at Mobile,
Alabama. This plant is operated by
the same officers as the Tennessee
Coal, Iron and Railroad Company,
both companies being subsidiaries of
the United States Steel Corporation
and have back OF them all Of the
resources and capital which this cor
poration controls. In the establish
ing of the Chickasaw plant many mil
lion dollars are being expended. 1t
is the purpose of this company to
use very large proportion of Ne
groes, probably, some five thousand
or more in the permanent work of
building ships. The Chickasaw plant
is not "War Baby" that will close
when exigences of the war situation
have passed, but the Cramps Shop
Yard and the Newport News Ship
building Company, it is to permanent
ly build ships to go upon the seas.
The Chickasaw Shipbuilding Com
pany affords great After War OPP
portunity for Negroes. 1t is a great
opportunity not only because of the
number of Negroes to be employed,
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-03-08
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Chicago, ILL.,, March 6.-The timely
withdrawal of $4,000 by Rock Island
railroad officials from the Merchants
bank, 4649 South State street, pre-
vented three Negro pay roll robbers
from making big haul on the bank
shortly before noon.
The three Negroes entered the
bank, revolvers in hand. ard forced
Miss Grace Phillips, the cashier and
William Nichois, salesman living
at the Windsor Clifton hotel, into the
private Office of President j. p. Casey
of the bank, and escaped with be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
A deposit of $25,000 had been made
at the bank to meet the Rock Island
pay roll today, but $4,000 had been
Withdrawn an hour before the rob
berry.
Miss Phillips was in the cashiers
cage when the three robbers drove
up to the bank in big green auto
moDlle without license number.
While one of the robbers forced Mich
OILS into the private office the other
two pointed their revolvers at Miss
Phillips and ordered her to open the
safe. She replied hat there was no
money left in the vault and that
she did not know the combination.
AS the robbers turned away Miss
Phillips attempted to reach under
the counter for a revolver, but her
action was seen by the third robber,
who snatched the gun from her hand
before she could use it. She then
was locked in the office with Nichols.
The robbers put all the money in
sight into a sack, ran to the eutc-
mobile and disappeared north on
State street TO 46th street and tn nee
to Federal street, where trace of them
was lost.
In the meantime Miss Phillips had