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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Hints have come from Germany within the last few days
the military there would not be aVerse to bringing
about military situation within the former empire that would
embarras the allies in putting the treaty into effect ana
improbable that the made by the excrown
prince is connected with such plan.
The former prince made his way into Holland short
after the signing of the amsce last November and
nterned there by the Dutch government taking his resi-
dence on the island of Wieringen in the Zuyder Zee
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
|, 900 ALIEN ENEMIES
ARE TO BE DEPORTED

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June 26.--
Col. c. w. Penrose, commandant of
the German war prison at Fort Ogle :
thorpe. announced today that 800 OF
the interned German seamen confined
in the barracks would be sent to
Charleston, S. G., Sunday. where they
would embark for Germany. The re-
patriation of these prisoners win leave
only 400 inmates in the barracks
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Two days before the armistice was
signed n decree was issued by the GER
man imperial chancellor, Prince Man oi
BADEN, announcing a decision OF the
former German emperor to ahdicate'
stated:
The imperial chancellor viii remain
In office until the questions ConnectGd
With the ahdicatlon OF the kaiser, the
ronouncing by the crown prince Of the
throne Of the German empire and OF
Prussia and the setting up of the ro-
gency have been settled
This generally was accepted by the
public M an official announcement OF
the crown princes intention to re-
nounce his rights to the succession
Later, however, ths- crown prince de-
nfed any such intention In an inter
view given to the Associated Press cor
respondent at oosterland, Holland,
Dec, :. 1918.
At that time tho crown prince said
~ have not rRnounced anything and
J have not Signed any 4dceuments what
ever
However" he continued, should
the German government decide TO form
n republic similar to the United states
or France, 7 should be perfectly con-
tent TO return TO Germany an q simple
citisen, ready TO do anything 10 assist
my country I should even be happy
to work az a lahoror In n factory,N At
present everything appears chaotic In
Germany, but hope things will right
themselves.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
ST. LOUIS HAS PHONE
STRIKE; MANY OUT

ST. LOUIS, June 26.--Girl telephone
operators and electrical workers en-
pioyed by the Southwestern Bell and
kinloch Telephone companies walked
out here at noon today In response to a
strike vote taken last night. Services
OF the Kinloch company was suspended
and the Bell company was seriously
crippled. Approximately 1900 OF the
LOO operators employed by the two
companies are said to be members OF
the union.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Tennes e-Generally fair; little
change in temperature.
Mississippi-Local showers probable.
Arkansas - Partly cloudy, scattered
showers.
Alabama-Local showers probable.
Kentuck y--Generally fair; little
change in temperature.
Louisiana - Partly cloudy, scattered
showers
Oklahoma and West Texas - Partly
cloudy. /.
East Texas-Partly cloudy, showers
in south.
North and South Carolina and Geor-
<gia--Unsettled. probably showers.
Fiorida-Local showers probable.
81 Kansas--Generally fair and continued
warm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
FRENCH BASTlLE DAY is
TO BE VICTORY DAY

PARIS, June 26,--The French gov
eminent has decided that the official
victory celebration by France shall take
place July IA.
July IL is Bastile day, the principal
French holiday, II also Is the anniver-
sary. OF the beginning by the Germans
in 1918 OF their last drive toward Paris,
which ended so disastrously for them
through the staunch Franco American
resistance and ultimate counter attack
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
Claim Remuneration.

Notwithstanding this categorical
statement the semiofficial Wolff bu-
reAu, OF Berlin three days later issued
what was said to be the exact text OF
the crown princes renunciation OF his
rights to the throne. This document
read:
81 renounce formally and definitely
all rights to the crown of Prussia and
the imperial crown which would have
fallen to me by the renunciation of the
emperor king, or for other reasons
Given by my authority and signed
by my hand; done at Wierengen. Dec
!, 1918. WILHELM"
The ex-crown prince, who has given
numerous interviews to various CORE
spondents since his arrival In Holland
has complained In some instances Of
having been mlsquoted. As regards the
Associated Press interview mentioned
however the correspondent who OBJ
tained II holds an autographed letter
from the eX-crowh prince In which tho
latter states that In this interview he
was quoted correctly in every partlcu.
lar,
Since the former crown prince has
been on the island OF Wieringen he Ia
reported to have lived a quiet life, taxi
ing his exercise In walks with his dogs
ana sometimes doing manual labor In
the village shops. where he made
friends OF some OF the workmen, Much
OF ms time has been given to writing.
some tlme ago he was reported to be
at work on his memoirs
venture into business was reported
several weeks ago In official dispatches
from Holland received at Washington
II was announced company had been
organized with "Mr. Frederick william
Hohensollern as the director ma ma :
ger TO use the calcareous sands OF the
| Island OF Wierlngen In the making OF
pottery. 1t was said the former crown
prince was large investor In the en-
| terprise,
One OF the pieces Of pottery to be
put out by the new company accord :
| Ing to these dispatches. is a tile por-
trait OF the former crown prince, In
outing costume, shown against a back
ground OF n church and cottages
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
HANDY SENTENCED TO
DIE UPON JULY 28

NEW YORK, June 2s.--Gordon Faw-
eette Handy, who fired the shot which
killed Dewitt c. Peal, paying teller,
during sensational daylight hold-up
OF the East Brooklyn Savings bank last
December. was sentenced today to die
in the electric chair at Sing prison dur
ing the week of July rs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
YOUTHFUL EXPERTS VIE
IN PRIZE KITE MAKING

Minor Holland, is years old $40
Mosby avenue. isn't the best kite maker
In the world, he says, but he does claim
TO know something about building kites
that can fly high, Minor is practical
chap, and says he is going to win that
S2b prize to be awarded through The
News Sclmitar In the contest to be held
at Hodges field July I. II 1t Is within
his power to do so.
The rules OF the contest permit the
use of any kind of a kite boy wants
to make. The only ones excluded will
be box kites not made by a boy him
self Real boy kite flyers scorn to fly
one made by anybody else, and the kite
editor finds that the boys and girls
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Although the unofficial intlmation re-
ceived was the German signatories
probably would be Hermann Mueller,
the foreign secretary, and Herr Gies-
berts, and Herr Leinert. OF the old
delegation, 1t developed today Herr
Giesberts, who had remained in YER
sailles for a time, had left there for
Germany. A third man win be named,
however, to accompany Herr Mueller
and Herr Leinert, 1t Is indicated.
President Poincare very probably will
be unable to attend the ceremony at
Versailles attendant upon the sigma
the Havas agency.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

want this to be strictly amateur
contest
Regular old coffin shaped kites are
the favorites so far, but fish kites and
star kites will be close seconds In point
Of number
The News Scimitar will print the pic
tureS of some OF the boys and girls who
will compete for the prizes II they COM
plete their kites several days before
July |.
Paste. light wood and paper are
growing in demand and the show will
be worth going miles to see, so hurry
up kids, and send in your name to the
Kite Editor il you want part of the
500 in prizes to be offered 10 winners
in the contest, Address Kite Editor,
News Sclmitar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
BURLESON REFUSES
WIRE,STRIKERS HELP

WASHINGTON. June 26.-Post-
master General Burleson today told a
committee of American Federation OF
Lsbors that he would not direct the
telegraph companies 90 re-employ per-
sons who went on strike as he consid-
cred they had left their work In viola
tion of the rules laid down by the gov
ernment's wire control board and the
war labor board.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
POSSIBLE PLOT TO
PREVENT ALLIES
TERMS INDICATED

PARIS, June 26-Frederck William Hohenzolern the Tor
German prince has escaped from Holland and made
his way into Germany.
News the escape of the prince caused con-
siderable stir peace conference circles While is not felt
that he is figure around reactionares and monarch
would gather enthusiastically nevertheless his act is regard
of considerable significance in view OF other
German recactrancY.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
kINGSP0RT MAN SHOOTS
OFFICER IN FIGHT

BRISTOL Tenn, June rs. (Spll--
Policeman j. M. Carmack was shot
and probably fatally wounded Wednes-
DAY night by Jasper Trimple at Kings
port, Tenn. According to reports
reaching here, the shooting occurred
place Trimple under arrest. Tfimple
fired twice. one bullet entering the
officers abdomen and the other pass
ing through his arm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
FOUR YANKS KILLED
IN RUSSIAN BATTLE

WASHINGTON. June 26.-one officer
and three enlisted men were killed, two
men were wounded and one offfeer and
four enlisted mon were captured In re-
cent fighting with anti kolchak forces
advised today by Mai. Gen, Graves,
commanding the siberian expeditionary
forces.
All OF the men we're of the 3lst in
fantry. Those killed were Lieut.. Al
bert Francis Ward, Corp, Jesse M.
Charles l.. Flake Wounded, degree
undetermined, were: Corp. George 4.
Jenson and Private Clarence G. Grail.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
MEMPHIANs AT COLUMBUS

A large number OF Memphis people
expect to attend the Methodist Cen
tenary exposition at Columbus, O., be-
fore II closes on July 10 II the roads
get good there possibly will be 40 or
50 people drive through IN automobiles.
MT and Mrs, John r, Pepper are in
ton. Mrs. Grace Driver and Mrs. We
leria Mcdonald expect to go Friday
niRht
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
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ORIGINAL BRYAN LEADER
DIES AT CHATTANOOGA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, June 2s.---
demonstration in he chi Cbicsso M 'e conynS. vrs. !.
tion In 1896, resulting in the nomina-
tion OF VIM. J, Bryan. and grain
merchant Of Chattanooga died last
night at San Diego, Cal His body will
be brought here for burial
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

1t is understood if no official COM
nunication is received by nightfall from
Berlin relative to the plans of the Ger
man government for signing the peace
treaty, something in the nature of an
ultimatum will be sent to Berlin by the
peace conference.
Paul Dutasta, secretary of the con-
ference, went to Versailles this morn
ing seeking information. He was in
formed verbally by DR.. Haniel Won
Haimhausen that the German sigma
tories, who will probably be Herr Muel
Ter, Herr Giesberts and Herr Leinert,
might arrive by Saturday, but he was
unable to speak authoritatively on the
subject
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
MUELLER AND BELL ARE
TO SIGN FOR GERMANS

BERLIN, June Is tBy the Associated
press) Hermann Mueller the foreign
minister, and Or. Bell, the colonial
minister, II was announced last night.
have been selected as the German en-
voys to sign the peace terms, They
will leave Berlin Friday,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
City Club, Through
C. C. Hanson, Boosts
J. G.. BrinkIey Fund

The fund FOR the widow and little
children of the late Serot. John G.
5rlnkIey, who was killed In the per.
formanee OF his duty two weeks ago,
Thursday morning reached a total OF
$2,os7.75.
Checks amounting 10 $225 were re.
celved from c. c. Hanson, president
Of the City club, with the request that
"these checks reach Mrs. Rrlnkley In
due course OF time In connection with
the Brinkley fund advocated by The
News aclmItar." Mr.. Hanson's csntrl'
button was 500.
Dan Reeder, secretary OF the poilcs
department, sent two donations, SIS
from Hugh L. Buckingham and - from
the Shop OF Culture for the fund.
Persons who wish TO contribute
something TO this cause are urged 10
do so at once. Checks may be made
payable to the John O, brinkiey Fund
In care OF The News Selnltar.
Contributions received thus far are al
follows:
Previously acknowledged .....st ,s42. y
Hugh L. buckingham .......... 2o.ot
Oppenhein ......,....,:..".. ON
Donated through City elubi
Abe and Ben Goodman ...... SOY
Hanson ..,.....,.... 10o.0c
Aardwia and Israel Peres ,..." 2e.oe
$2,os7.7s
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
ARMIsTICE BROKEN.

PARIS, June 26.-The armistiee en-
tered into several days ago by the Poles
and Ukrainians has been broken by an
advance on the part OF the Ukrainian
forces. according to information re-
ceived here today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
PARIS PREPARES
FOR SIGNING OF
PEACE SATURDAY

LONDON, June 26-Disorders increasing in Berlin the
Exchange Telegraph correspondent Amsterdam reports Many
streets there bacaded and there have been engage
rnents between government troops and mobs
Representatives of industrial councils have assumed full
political military power in Hamburg and sitting in the
hail. according advices from Berlin quoting
advces received through Gen. LettowVorbeck who has
been ordered Hamburg with strong forces order
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
FRENCH DEPUTIES ASK
HUN STATUE DEMOLITION

PARIS, June 26 (Havas. deputy
Peyroux, OF the federated republican
groups in the chamber Of deputies, and
several OF his colleagues, introduced q
resolution 10 the chamber today calling
for the destruction of the German ma
tional monument on the Niederwald so
as to punish German pride and TO an
swer for the destruction OF the fleet
at Scapa Flow and the burning OF the
French battle flags OF 1870. The deputy
requested an immediate discussion.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

PARIS, June 26.-Efforts being made today to
range for the signing of the treaty o'clock Saturday
afternoon The council of three apparently satisfied with
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

The German national monument on
the Niederwald is opposite Bingen on
the Rhine in the French area of oc-
cupation. II was erected 10 commem-
crate the founding OF the German EN-
pire In lsT0-7I The monument Is on q
hill 7t0 feet above the Rhine
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
Weather Forecast

Cloudy, generally
fair Friday stationary
temperature.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
For The Salvation Army.

The Elks Lodge has become
sponsor for the drive to raise
$4,000 in Lafayette county for
the use Of the Salvation Army
in its reconstruction work, and
usual activities, where no other
seems to reach,
The Salvation Army came into
its own during the war. Every
soldier will tell you that where
ever he went, there was found
the Salvation Army-comfort-
ing spirits under any and all cir
cumstances-with every handi-
cap unknown to any other or
ganization doing War Relief
Work. This sum is a mere trifle,
about 10 cents per capita, for
the county Let's raise it.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
Criminal Court.

Joseph Turk enters plea of
guilty to forgery in second de-
gree. was sentenced to five wears
in the penitentiarv and paroIed.
Thomas Gordon pIed guilty
to carrying concealed weopons.
was sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary and paroled.
Henry Bolton pied guilty to
felonious assault. was sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary
and paroled.
William Booker pied guilty to
burglary, was sentenced to the
Reform School until q years old
and paroled.
Daniel Cofman, charged with
assault with intent to kill. was
found guilty by a Jury and SEN
fenced to four years in the pen
itentiary. Coifman shot at w. H.
Adams with a revolver about a
year ago.
James Manning and Henry
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
The Same Old Question.

The surest harbinger of spring
to Lexington people is the com
ing of a street fair. One is head
ed this way so you may proceed
with the planting Of your gard
en- and crawl in your B. V. DIS.
And with its coming arises the
same old disagreeable question,
Shall they be permitted to put
up their various show accessori-
eS on the streets? We are of the
opinion that Lexignton has had
her quota Of this sort of thing,
and that this company or any
other company Should not be
permitted to use the streets for
that purpose.
This particular show comes
highly recommended, and no
doubt will afford amusement to
q great many people; but, that's
no excuse to grant them the use
Of the streets to the inconyen-
ience and discomfort Of a great
many others.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
Baseball Sunday. .

The Athletics will open the 10.
cal baseball season Sunday with
the Summe Dairy team Of Kan
SaS City. The game will be call
ed at 2;30 o'clock, and the ad-
mission will be 27 cents plus
war tax Of 3 cents.
The lineup for the Athletics:
Mason, Walsh, Shinn, Mackie,
Hays, Harding, Lineback, Ma
vel, Holleron and Amos.
A good game is assured,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Republican members of the
House have completely changed
front regarding the teaching of
foreign languages in the grade
schools Of the state, offered by
Representative Cave, of Calla-
way county. When this bill was
engrossed there were only eight
votes against it but when it was
up for final passage only three
Republicans voted for it. Repre-
sentative Farris read an anon
ymous letter from ST Io1is
which was a TRADE against the
United States and in favor of
the Kaiser and Germany. Repub-
lican Floor Leader Wyott. Rep
resentative Triesler and Parker,
of st. Louis, and Viles of Car
roll county, worked among the
Republican members urging
them to vote against the bill.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
COUNTY Depositarv Notice.

Notice is hereby given that |,
the undersigned Clerk of the
County Court will receive sealed
bids until noon on the first day
Of the May Term Of the said
County Court monday, May
5th, 1919, for the depositary Of
the County and School funds Of
Lafayette County for the ensu-
ing two years. Said bids to be
in accordance with R. S. Mo,
1909, Chap. 81, Art, 8, No bid
for less than two-tenths will be
considered.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
GEO. w. BATES,
Clerk of the County Court.
Woman's Club Elects Officers.

Woman'S Club Elects Officers.
At the annual business meet
ing of the WOman's Club held
Monday afternoon, April q, at
the High School. the following
officers we're elected for the in
suing year;
Mrs. Clarence Vivion, Pres.
Mrs. Forest Shelby, V.-Pres.
Miss Lucy Marshall, Record
ing Secretary,
Miss Caroline Field, Corre-
spending Secretary.
Mrs. j. w. Bills, Treasurer
Mrs. Geo. Blackwell, Auditor.
Mrs. E. N. Hopkins, Historian
Miss Irene V. Ashurst, Re-
porter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Sunday morning two Fords ran
together at the corner Of 18th
and South streets, George Tho
man, one of the drivers was go
ing east on South, when another
"Lizzie' driven by Mr.. Rinehart
of Wellington, shot out of 18th
on South. The Thoman car crash
ed into the broadside of Mr..
Rinehart's car. No one was IN
jured-eXcept the "Lizzies."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
Death of T. w. Pann.

T. w. Papp died Monday morn
ing at a O'Clock at his home near
Page City, after a lingering i'll
ness Of cancer.
Mr. Papp was about 20 years
of age, and is survived by his
wife and three daughters, Mrs.
Claud Neer Of this city, Mrs. Ed
Neer Of Dover, and Miss Julia
Papp living at home.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Tie Senate has passed three
military measures. They provide
for reorganization Of the Nation
al Guard; empowering Adjutant
General Clark and Labor Com
missioner Lewis to aid soldiers
in securing employment, and
providing for the purchase of
medals for soldiers, sailors and
marines who served in the war
with Germany, members of the
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
Saloon Robbed at Wellington.

Sunday night the saloon of Jno.
Gau5man at Wellington, was
broken into and robbed of about
$1400 worth of merchandise.
The robbers entered thru the
front door, and it is believed the
loot was taken away in a mo-
tor car or truck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25
Death of Harry 0. Turner.

Harry O. Turner, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. jeff A, Turner, died
Tuesday morning at 5;15 o'clock
at the home on Main street.
Mr.. Turner was born in Den
ton, Texas, October 21, 1886, and
was 80 years of age, Besides his
parents, he is survived by one
son, and two half brothers.
The funeral was held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at
Winkler's Undertaking Parlors.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Mrs. James A. Rankin and lit
tie son, James A. Jr., arrived
home Wednesday evening, after
spending the winter in Florida,
and a brief visit in jefferson
City with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bowman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Republican members who have
endeavored to make issues for
the coming campaign in this leg
islature have fallen flat because
Of narrow partisan politics. The
placing of twenty-eight negroes
on the payroll at $3.50 per day
when white men are working for
50 as ianitors has displeased
CONTINUED on Page g.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Miss Pearl Fulkerson, who has
been with the Red Cross in
France, arrived Wednesday for a
few days visit with her sister,
Mrs. f. G, Young. She will leave
Saturday for California.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Another tax bill is by Senator
Van Mayes which provides that
the State Board of Equalization
may reduce the tax levy any
years the assessed valuation will
produce more revenue than is
needed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

National Guard who served on
the Mexican border and those
who were in the Spanish-Amer-
lean war.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Tigers Take The First 7 to s.
The Lexington Tigers won
their first game of the season
Sunday from the Kansas City
Royal Americans, by the close
score of 7 to 6.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

G. c. Marquis was reappoint-
ed grand lecturer of the Grand
Chapter of the r. A. NJ, of Mis-
souri,, at the annual convocation
in Kansas City this week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

The senate killed the bill pro-
viding for the repeal of the state
wide primary election law by a
vote of Is to Ia. Eighteen votes
were required to pass it.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-04-25

Miss Anna Herd of Sedalia.
spent Sunday here with her
parents.