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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-10
RUSSIA ACCEPTS
JAPAN'S OFFER
Says 0msk responsibilities
Withdrawal Expected-Kiev
Lost by Reds.

Vladivostik, Saturday, FEB. S.
(By the Canadian Press l-Ftcports
fror, Cmsk state that the Russian
government there has accepted an
offer fl ON Japan, Of men,, money and
arms TO settle the polsaev!k diih-
culties.
THIS siep, it is stated, is due to re-
ports that the allies ara to withdraw
their forces from Siberia and also
to q fear that the confe -ence at the
Printes' Islands will result in rccog-
milton of the bolshevlxi.
Ii return for the aid she is to give
tre reports state, Japan will lccure
an iron and coal concession in the
PrIa:nur district.
A Nladivostok report under date OF
Jan 27, received by the Canadian
Press, said all parties in Siberia
were alarmed over rumors that the
Eallied forces in Siberia would with
|ldraw in the spring OF summer. There
has been no official statement on this
subject from any government con-
Ecerned.
The Omsk government is headed by
Admiral Kolchak and holds sway
over great part of Siberia and the
eastern part of European Russia. II
has carried on an active campaign
against the bolsheviki. Represent
atives of the Omsk government have
declared against attending the con-
ference at the Princes islands.
Japanese forces are included in the
allied expedition in Siberia, which is
{under the supreme command of a
Japanese general. The Priamur dis
trict probably is the southern part of
the Amur province, where there are
large coal and iron mines.
n Taken From 6olsh, ,viks.
~ Zurich, Feb. 10.-Tne Ukranians
have captured Kiev, capital of Tx
rainia, (Russia), from the holshe-
Wiki, according to dispatch re-
ceived here today.
Six Killed; Forty Wounded.
4 Zurich, Feb. 10-Spartacar dis
Aorders Of a grave nature broke out
Pin Berlin Saturday evening. Accord
+ ing to advices received here. Sailors
and soldiers commanded by former
Chief of Police Eichho-n, are re-
ported to have occupied Alexander
Platz and government troops opened
fire upon them. six persons bcing
killed and forty wounded. German
censorship is Withholding details OF
tthe trouble.
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URGES PRICE REDUCTION

Washington. Feb. 1o.-President Will
son. was urged this afternoon in a
'cablegram sent to him by Secretary
|of the Treasury Glass, to approve Sec
Efetary of Commerce Redfield's recently
announced plan to reduce prices and
DO consequently stimulate industry and
tiecrease unemployment The president
'~as asked to appoint committee of
Industrial leaders and government
Representatives to investigate the situ-
htion and suggest a scale of prices of
basic commodities for government pur-
chases which. II is thought. will fur
nish guide for private enterprise.
NJ Secretary Redfeld is ready to go
Ehead with his program, WHICH has
been approved by manufacturers. labor
Representatives and government off,
sails. as soon as the president appoints
be committee necessary to handle the
tuation in corporation with industry
1d labor. Nothing can be done until
crd 10 60 ahead has been received
pm fhe president however. 1t was
nttd out
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SPARTACANS
CAPTURE PORT
Baltic City and Kiel Canal
Bridges in Hands of Reds.
Panic Reigns.
MoBs AND TROOPS CLASH
In Hamburg Result Wholesale
RobberiesPoles Refuse
to DemobiliZe.
MoBs AND TROOPS CLASt


Kiel. Germany, Feb. 10.-Martial
law has been proclaimed here as a
result of lighting between govern
ment and Spartacan troops. The
theaters and cafes were closed today.
All the Kiel canal bridges have
been occupied by the Spartacans.
They tried to seize the railway sta
ton. but were repulsed.
Baltic Port Captured.
Copenhagen, Feb. 10.-Bolshevik
troops have captured the Baltic port
of Windau, in Courland, and today
were reported to be advancing to-
ward the German frontier, with the
Germans fleeing in panic before them
The fighting, it is explained, arose
through the decision of the authori-
ties to clear the streets of peddlers
trading. in sstolen goods. The opera
tions Of tARse men had been hinder
ing trafii&sttince November, the mes
sage state9s -
Terror Rsisns in Hamburg.
Hamburgs Feb.s 1exaA reign of ter
ror prevails here anHClashes between
troops and mobs are occurring daily
Wholesale burglaries and robberies
are resulting in general disorders.
Prussian Demand Rejected.
(By Alfred G. Andersen.)
Berlin, Feb. 9. via London, Feb. 10
IL. N. S.)-The Prussian demand
that the Polish troops on the German
border be retired and demobilized has
been rejected by the Polish peoples
council at Warsaw.
The Polish council declared that ar
army is Indispensable to combat un-
disciplined bands of Russian prison
ers. The Prusian government will bt
held responsible for any further
, bloodshed. it was said.
An appeal was made to the Po,isf
nation to defend the wives and chill
dren and the hearths and homes.
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Sal. ". VS. TO
BE DEPORTED
Special Train Rushed Across
Country From Pacific to
Atlantic, Aliens Aboard.
EN-NET
First Action Under Immigra'
tion Law-Mob Delivery
Attempted.

New York, Feb, 10.--The speciai
train from the Pacific coast bearing
lfifty- four alien agitators, bound TOT
Immediate deportation, is expected 70
arrive here this afternoon. Inc
aliens will be deported from the local
Immigration station, officials state, II
is understood that several adaitions
to the ranks Of the aliens VIII DO
Under Heavy Guard.
Chicago, Feb. 0.--Fifty -four mem-
bers of the Industrial Workers OF the
World passed through Chicago last
night in a special train under O heavy
guard on their way to an Atiantic
port. whereS 1t is said, they Will be
deported at once by the immigration
authorities.
They will be deported to Russia,
Norway, Sweden and Finland.
AS far as known, this is the first
constructive deportation under the
immigration act passed by congress
Oct. 16, 1913.
Forty of the prisoners came direct
from Seattle, where. II Is alleged
they took part In fomenting the gen
erai strike which has paralyzed the
industries of that city for several
Three leaders of the Seattle strike.
one Spokane agitator, an l. w. w.
leader from Denver and dve alien
conyicts arrested In Chicago were
among the prisoners gathered In the
federal net.
The majority of the men were
alien labor agitators picked up by Of
ficers OF the United States immigra-
tion service during a year of secret
campaigning in industrial centers oil
the Pacific coast.
Simple Proceeding.
"The proceeding against United
States enemies of this type Is SIM
ple," an official with the train said
"Just two hours before the Seattle
strike was called we gathered forty
agitators into the cars. with every.
thing cleared away between them ano
the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Fol
! more than a year the immigration
service has been working quietly II
all industrial centers checking up or
the strange aliens who have ap-
peared and gathered evidence against
| I. w. w. leaders and trouble mnkeri
who cali themselves bclshevilsis WheI
evidence was COMPLIED against thiI
I |bronrh rs a isdefsf iieafliis 1 and al
court findings sent to Washington
where they were reviewed by Secre
tary of Labor Wilson. The secre
| tary has the power to order this typ
OF prisoner deported or released, ant
| so far there has been little trouble
in getting quick action"
The majority of the prisoners will
be sent back to Russian provinces
They are principally Norwegians
| Swedes and Firms. according II
guards on the train.
Mob Delivery Frustrated.
The only attempt at a mob deliv'
cry OF the prisoners was frustrated
by the foresight Of the federal, Off
cials. Before the train reached Butte
| Mont. officers were warned that ]. w
/ w. leaders in that city and Helenf
had learned of the deportation and
| were massing to deliver their com
| rades. The two cars then attached
! to a regular train were cut off at
| junction and set into another train
which made a wide detour, missing
| both Butte and Helena.
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MORE DEVELOPMENTS IN
MUSCLE SHOALS PROBE
CONTRACTING COM PANY
CAPITALIZED AT $4,000.
Total Charge of Alleged Graft
Runs Up to Eight
Millions.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Further In
vestigation by department of justice
officials of charges Of alleged graft
totalling sS,0000 900 in the huge nitrate
plant at Muscle Shoals, Ala, today
is said to have included a careful
study of the contract under which
construction of the plants was under
taken by the Air Nitrates corporation.
This corporation, which has offices
at 511 Fifth avenue, New York, acted
as the agent for the American Cya-
| namid company. organized under the
laws of the state of Maine, and
which owns the so-called "cyanamid
process" and other patents necessary
for the production of ammonium nj
trate. The present contract was ex-
ecuted June s, 1913, and superseded
contract made between the gov
ernment and the Air Nitrates cor
poration on Nov. 16, 1917. and signed
by Frank s. Ashburn as president
of the nitrates concern.
According to information in pos
session of members of congress- this
air nitrates corporation is capitalized
| at $4,000 and practically all the stock
Is OWIltu ny w dSuDuIH. IUlS Is tiS
concern which engaged to construct
for the government a $4,000, 900
plant, which it is declared already
has cost more than s65, ,00o,o 900.
The existing contract sets forth
that the American Cyanamid COM
pany 'is unwilling to subject its
property and assets to liability in
connection with the planning, con-
struction and operation OF the pro-
posed plants. and has accordingly
organized the Air Nitrates corpora
ton, which shall act as the agent Of
and which shall be solely reponsible
to the United States and others in
the planning. construction and opera
tion of the proposed plants"
All the costs. under the contract
for the conclusion of the acquisition
of sites. were to be borne by the
United States.
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WANTS RATES REVISED
Southern Traffic League Man Predicts
Bankruptcy.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Charles E.
Cottrell. of Atlanta. representing the
Southern Traffic league. told the sem
ate interstate commerce committee
today that many southern business men
would be forced into bankruptcy 'if
the wholesale revision of freight rates
initiated under the arbitrary power of
the director general was continued"
He said it now was proposed to estab-
lish mileage rates on eighty-nine
southern commodities, for which he
declared there was no justification. He
urged that congress refuse to extend
the period of governmental control of
railroads.
Mr. Cottreli said the Southern Whole
sale Grocers' association asked him TO
announce that in a referendum of its
210O members more than 95 per cent.
desired a prompt return to private
management because of the poverty
OF service" under government opera
tlon
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LONNIE' B. 0RMES
GETS GOOD PLACE
WELL-KNOWN POLITICIAN
MADE REVENUE AGENT.
Assisted Hill McAllister in
Managing Gubernatorial
Campaign.

Nashville. Feb. 10.-(Specisl.)-
Lonnie B. Ormes. well-known demo-
crat and active political worker, has
been commissioned as state revenue
agent for the Middle district of Ten
nessee. The appointment was made
on Jan. 13, but for some unknown
reason has not been made public un-
til brought to light today.
Mr.. Ormes, who succeeds Hoyte L.
Stewart. at present attorney-general
of the Seventh judicial district, has
been active in Tennessee politics 1or
several years.
During the last campaign he was
associated with Hon. Hill McAllister
as one of the managers of Gov. Rob-
erts' campaign. and later. IN the cam
paign for the general election, was
assistant TO Mr.. McAllister on the
democratic state executive commit
tee
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-10
PRIMA DONNA'S SON DEAD
Sehumann- n Heinke's German Soldier
Son Dies-Four Sons Living.

Kansas City, Feb. 10.-Mme. Err
nestine Schumann- Heinke, the prima
donna, was informed in a letter re-
ceived by her here yesterday of the
death of her eldest son, August Schu-
mann Heinke, who died two months
ago from wounds received in the Ger
man naval service. The letter. which
was dated Copenhagen, Denmark,
Dec. 16. 191S," and signed "Kathe,"
was the first word the prima donna
had received of her son since he be-
came an officer in the German navy.
1t contained no mention of the man.
ner of her sons death except to say
it was "in performance of his duty"
/. The prima donna, who has four
sons in the American service, said
she would not cancel any of her en-
gagcments.
"All my life l have worked for my
children" she explained, "and l will
be brave. 1t is for them"
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SEEKS NEWS OF HIS SON
Thlrtleth Division Lad Not Heard From
Since NOV. "a.

Thlrtieth Division Lad Not Heard From
Since Nov. "a.
News Of the whereabouts or condition
OF Olney NJ. Mooneyham. of Company
- l14th machine gun battalion. Thir-
tieth division. is being anxiously sought
by his father, +. l. Mooneyham, n
physician Of Rock Island. Tenn. 1he
young Tennessean was gassed Oct II.
and the last word reaching his father
was dated Nov. %.
The father is very desirous OF get
ting in touch with any comrades or
soldier acquaintances OF his son who
may have been discharged or invalided
back to this country, in order that he
can secure some information.
Anyone who can give any news OF
this boy who went over with Tennes-
sees famous division will be doing a
good deed that will certainly be appre-
ciatei.
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READY TO COME BACK.
Exclusive Cable by the /. n. $. and the
London Daily Express1.

London, Feb. 10.-The Earl Of Read-
ing, who recently resigned his post as
special counsellor to the British peace
delegation at Paris, will soon return to
the United States, accompanied by Sir
Grimwood Mears.
The Earl of Reading is special am
bassador to. the United States;
Sir Grimwood Mears headed the COM
mittee which Investigated German at
trocities in Belgium.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-10
IRISH WANT a. HOURS
Dublin Labor Conference Adopts Pro

Dublin Labor Conferences Adopts Pro-
gram.
Dublin, Feb. 10.-The all-Ireland Ia
Dor conference. held here Saturday
adopted n program calling for A.
hour week and an increase of $50 per
cent. in wages over pre-war rates,
with an absolute minimum of 80 shil-
lings per week. All the results of the
conference have been passed on the
various labor unions for decision. II
being stipulated that the unions ac-
ton on the program should be SUBJ
mitted to the national executive COM
mittee by March ]. The conference
passed a resolution pledging support to
the Belfast strikers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-02-10
ATTACKS NAVAL BILL.
Leader Mann Makes Point Of Order
Auainst MEASURE

washington, Feb. lO.-Attack on
the new three-year naval program
for ten dreadnoughts and ten scout
cruisers was opened in the house
today by Republican Leader Mann.
who made a point OF order against
the provision as soon as it was called
up for consideration. He argued that
an authorization without an approD-
ration was not germane and could
not be included in the appropria-
ton bill.
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SAVINGS FOR RAILROADS

Chicago. Feb. 1O.-R. Fl. Ashton' re-
eional director OF railroads for the
northwest. in his annual report for the
year ended Dec. 81. 1918. made public
today. shows that a total saving oi
O34. .233, ,2s2 was effected in the operat-
ing expenses of the lines under his con-
troi as a result of the indications and
economies due to government opera
ton
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MAY HAVE TO FIGHT.
London Express Believes This 20 BE
MeanIno OF Ebertts Speech

I. N. S. and London Daily Express Cable
London. Feb. 10.-Chancellor Ebert's
speech completely bears out the view
we may yet have to fight.the new Ger
man government over peace terms
says the Daily Express today editorial
ly.
The Daily Express is regarded In
England as being very close to the
British government. and its editorial
utterances are frequently considered as
being semi official.
The newspaper continues:
THE armstice was a mistake. We
ought to have Anished the war out nv
a clean march on Berlin. There is still
time for that march,"
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sb;ps in Cuban Waters,

Washington. Feb. 1o.-Ships Of the
Atlantic fleet assigned for spring
training and maneuvers in Cuban
water have arrived at Guantanamo.
Admiral Mayo reported today to the
navy department
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sLAcKEN EMBARGO
Action Of Great Britain Indicated in
Modification Of Restrictions

Washington. Feb. 10.-Possibility Of a
slackening of the British embargo
against American materials was seen
today in receipt by the state department
OF a telegram from Consul General Skin
ner in London announcing modification
OF restriction on imports of shoes The
cablegram stated that the British gov
eminent had had. as a temporary eX-
pedient. decided to permit importers to
import one-fourth the number of Amer
Jean boots and shoes they imported
Turing the year 1918.
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DISCLAlMS ANY
BLAME FOR WAR
Remarkable Interview With
Il Frederick William,
Now in Exile.
DOESN'T OPPOSE REPUBLIC
Declares Talk of Shooting He
or His Father as Being
Most Ridiculous.
DOESN'T OPPOSE REPUBLIC
-WANIEp no MAKE PEACE

WAN ~ VNH&-
+, Striking features in the re-
markable interview given by
the ex-crown prince of Ger
many to the international News
Service:
Wanted to make peace after
the first two months of fight
ing.
Germany would have won II
the United States had not en-
tered the conflict.
Disclaimed all responsibility
for the war for himself and
father tformer kaiser).
Germany cannot pay for war.
Suggests league of nations
make Russia pay war cost. -
Doesn't object to German re-
public. and doesn't want crown.
9k Wants to go to America
.@uA1rIr 49,. II
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Fair, Says Billy 'POssum.

j think I'll en-
ter politics. and
this my platform
is: i will not
promise to de-
vote my time en-
tire to biz; l am
not moved by civic
zeal TO serve the
public well; to
tell the truth I'll
run because l
need the job like
sin; I think
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such frankness should appeal, and
this will help me win.
The weather? Fair and continued
cold tonight; Tuesday fair and war
mcr.
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STRIKERS AND POLICE
In PITCHED BATTLE
OFFICERS USE G L U B S
WITH TELLING EFFECT.
rouble Started When Pick.
I We're Ordered to Move
by Mounted Officers.

CHARGED WITH EVADING
DRAFT SERVICE LAW.
Lawrence, Mass, Feb. TO-
Ime Kaplan, secretary of the
committee directing the textile
strike here was arrested today
on federal charge of evading
the draft.
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tBy John T. Parkerson.)

TO - = =
execute him."
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The purchasing element Of this
community reads The News.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-09-06
Secrets of Health and Happiness
Rest and Plenty of Water
First Aids to Sick Stomach

talking about. You may mention your
stomach half dozen times a day,
but that does not indicate that you
know its size, location, shape, pro-
auctions or activities. Indeed, I'll
safely bet that you do not know two
of these facts.
To increase your love Of research
l suggest that you visit the library
for volume on stomach facts and
stop now only long enough TO read
this practical advice about your
stomach.
A second stomach is not to be looked
for in a glutton. If you eat too mach,
too often or fail thoroughly TO C'.'..,'
your food, you should not be surprised
If you have troublesome stomach.
Such things as worry. emotinnA excite
ment, hot soups. peppered dishes, gra-
Vies, seasoning and condiments and
boiling unmas ticated food are few OF
the common garden variety of ordinary
American eating habits that are re-
sponsible for a variety OF stomach dis
orders, carelessly dismissed as "dys-
pepsia." indigestion" weak stomach"
''gastrtis," nervous acidity" and other
meaningless popular terms.
Fasting VIII Help.
To seek first this doctor and that; to
deluge the sorely tormented digestive
tube with drugs and dope. galenicals
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C0UCkED ALMOST
WHOLE OF LIFE
Cough Frequently So Severe
Had to Be Propped Up
TO Breathe.
LUNG VT GAVE RELIEF
Last Winter First Time in
Years She Had No
Cough.

Though I had been victim of a
dreadful cough for years, almost all
my life, after using Lung-Vita about
two months the cough ceased, and
have not been troubled any for a
year" says Mrs. T. A. Thompson,
who lives at sol East Twenty second
street, Chattanooga, Tenn.
"All last winter, and It was
dreadful winter, was free of any
cough for the first time since I was
small child, and attribute my i'm
proved condition to Lung-Vita. Pre-
vious to beginning the use of Lung
Vita the paroxysms of coughing
would be so severe l would have TO
be propped up to breathe. Since be-
ing relieved Of the cough by Lung
Vita / have gained in weigh from
1870 pounds to 1877 pounds. My appe-
tite is just splendid and my powers
of endurance have been greatly i'm
proved. l feel better every way and
give all the praise to Lung-Vita-"
Your druggist or dealer should
handle Lung-Vita, but II he has not
stocked it write Nashville Medicine
Co, Nashville, Tenn, for free book
let.-(Adv.)
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BLOOD IS YOUR LIFE;
YOU MUST KEEP IT PURE
All Impurities Must Be ELM
mated.

When the blood becomes foul from
the presence of poisonous substances
which the body is unable to throw off
it can no longer supply the nerves
brain and muscles with nourishment
and strength. The result is that you
as miserable. half sick and feel tired
all the time
II you will cleanse the blood OF all
impurities, you VIII find that your
work will be a pleasure. you Will eat
and sleep well and enjoy good health
One of the best blood cleansers or
purifiers known today is the prescrip-.
ton OF a successful physician. He used
IL for years In his practice for the
treatment OF disorders OF the blood.
You can still get this same splen-
did prescription, ready prepared, from
your druggist. Just call for Prescrlp-
ton C-222S, or the C-2223 Laboratory,
Memphis, Tenn. will mail you Sl.5V
bottle on receipt of price.
Prescription C-2223 contains no mer-
curry, opium. morphine. choral or
strychnine. While sold in concentrated
form, and is to be taken in small doses,
its use will not harm the most deli
cate stomach. Write for literature
AC-2223 Laboratory, Memphis. Tenn