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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

Governor Roberts and old man ALI
Taylor met at Trenton last week and
wished each other success. Gov. Rob-
erts seems to have a very strong Re-
publican following-before the pri-
mary.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

When you see a Roberts crowd es-
timated at 500, that meal 117-that
is, if all the Roberts supporters at
tend and there are a good many good
roads advocates thrown in to swell
the number.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

Senator John X. Shields says Luke
Lea was elected to the Senate by Re-
publicans. Well "Jedge" you were
put on the Supreme Bench of Ten
nessee in the same way, Forgot it?
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

A mar who has no personal and
private character, has no character of
any sort. After of roses is not made
from stink" weed-neither are clean,
honorable officials made from moral
lepers, men who betray the most sa-
cred obligations of life.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

While Col. w. R. Crabtree made IN
excellent Mayor Of Chattanooga and
a capable and efficient speaker of the
State Senate( he is not so well known
to the people of Tennessee-but Rob-
erts is and that answers the purpose.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

If John X. Shields ever reaches the
standing in the United States Senate
that C. P. ]. Mooney has long since
attained in Southern newspaperdom,
he will have to put on steel spikes to
do the climbing.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

II the American Legion gets into
politics, then it's goodbye Legion SOON
err or later. The Wheelers, Grange
and many other organizations found
cred on the rocks of politics and the
Legion would do well to be warned in
time. rp>
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

Mitchell Britt has resigned his po-
sition with the Delta Land & Plant
ing Co., Of Scott, Miss, returned
home last Monday. and has accepted
a position as brakeman on the n. c.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

And Billie Bryan went into cahoot
with Reed, of Missouri and Walsh of
Massachusetts before the Frisco con
vention. How the mighty have fall
en-.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02
HOME FOR SALE.

Ten room home suitable for board
ers near the new High School Bldg.
Just repaired and newly painted.
Watch property advance near the
High School Building.
Price right now. See.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

The Legislature is to meet in extra
session August 8.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

W. H. LONG.
Real Estate Dealer.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1920-07-02

Johnson & JohnsOn's (Red CROSSE
BABY talcum. Best for baby's skin,
made especially for that purpose
Elk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
WILSON ID ACT
 ON PAIL bIlI.
 BEFORE: MONDAY
Motherhood Leaders Prepare Memorial Asking for
 Veto of It
FARMERS COUNCIL, TOO,
 ASKS TO BE HEARD
President, So Far has not Indicated How lie Stands or the Meas ure to Test Validity of
 Law

Washington, Feb. 25.-The railroad bill was sent to the white house to- day and the president was expected to act on it before the roads are returned to private ownership at 1:01 q. m. next Monday.
 The measure is opposed by the Railroad Brotherhood and their rep rescntatives who are now in Wash ington considering the presidents prposal for settlement of their wage demands were drafting today me- morial to the executive asking him to veto the bill.
 A similar request was made yes terday by George Hampton, manag- ing director of the Farmers National council, who asked that the president hear delegation from his organiza- tion tomorrow.
 There has been no indication from the white house as to the presidents views on the measure. He has had before him for several days a digest of the bill prepared by Director Gen efal Hines after the senate and house couferees finally had agreed to the measure in the form in which it was approved by the house last Saturday and the senate last Monday.
 After it was received at the exec utive offices today, the bills wa sent to the department of jurisprudence for an opinion as to it's validity. In the usual course such an opinion would not be ready under four or five days, but to meet the present situation, the department is expected to speed up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
Wilson Signs the
 Oil Leasing Bill

Washington, Feb. 25.-President Wilson today signed the oil land leasing bill, which opens up for de velopment millions of acres of land in the west.
 The total area of oil lands thrown open for leases under the bill is es- timated by the geological survey at more than 6,700,000 acres, while proven coal lands under government withdrawal total approximately 30,- 0OO,000 acres. with 39,000,000 acres sill to be classified. Phosphate landsyare estimated at 2,700,000 acres with sodium and other mineral de- posits equally as extensive.
 Authority for the administration of the. oil leasing law is placed with the. secretary of the interior. On oil lands the leasing rate will be five per cent of the oil produced and this may be demanded in oil or cash as the government may elect.
 For this year.. at least, the govern ment is expected to collect it's royal ties in oil.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
BATTLE: IS FORECAST
 N HOUSE: ON THE:
 TRAINING MEASURE:
Action by Committee Would
 Result in New Delay

Washington, Feb. 25.-Meeting the demand of republican leaders, the house military committee by a bi- partisan vote today refused to in clude universal military training in the army reorganization bill, which will be formally reported tomorrow, by chairman Kahn Sharp opposition to the organization program is as- sured when the bill reaches the house floor, and it may be attacked earlier by minority report.
 in rejecting immediate consider ation of the training plan the com mittee voted that it should become the subject of separate legislation to be framed by friendly" sub- committee of seven named by Mir, Kahn with an agreement of the lead CTS that it's consideration would not be blocked after a thorough inquiry had been made of the cost and econo- mic effects.
 This investigation is expected to delay action until the next session.
 With this temporary disposal of universal training, the committee voted 10 to 6 to report the reor- ganization bill, providing for maxi mum peace time army of 17,70O off cers and 299,O00 enlisted men in- cluding Philippine, South and un- assigned regions. Unlike the nation al defense act of 1918, which the new bill would amend, no definite tactical formation of the army is prescribed, that being left discre- tionary with the president. That feature is among the principal caus- es of the sharp opposition by the minority.
 Announcement of the committee vote on it's rejection of training, a virtual reversal of it's previous de- cision, was withheld beyond state ment that the division was II to 4. Four democrats and seven republic ans were understood to have voted against declaration in favor of training, with the plan to become ef- fective July 1, 1922.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
ARKANSAS }, 4. R. TO
 OPEN ITS ANNUAL.
 CONVENTION TODAY
Twelfth Annual Session to be
 Held at Hotel Pines

The twelfth annual conference of the Arkansas Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution will open session at the Hotel Pines today at 1 o'clock. A banquet is to be served this even ing for all members of the two To- cal organizations, the Pine Bluff and John McAlmont chapters, and their guests from the entire state. The convention will continue two days. Most of the delegates will arrive today.
 The credential committee meeting will be held at 1 o'clock, and at 1:3O o'clock the executive board, compos- ed of the state officers, advisory board and chapter regents, will hold an important meeting. The confer ence will have it's formal opening at 2:3e, which will be called to order bv Mrs. Clarence D. Woodward. Mrs. w. l.. Dewoody, chaplain of the Pine Bluff chapter, will deliver the invocation. On account of the ill., ness of the state regent, Mrs. F. B. Tomlinson of this city, Mrs. c. w. Pettigrew will deliver her message.
 The program turnout the afternoon session is as follows:
 America" led by Mrs. Met Gal ligher.
 Flag Salutation, Mrs. George Gill.
 American Creed" Mrs. Julia Me Almont Noel, who holds the title of Honorary State Regent.
 Music, "Star Spangled Banner" led by Noel Adams of Philadelphia.
 Welcome addresses, Mrs. Alexand- CT M. Barrow, regent of the John McAlmont chapter and Mrs. Ells- worth A. Peck of the Pine Bluff chapter.
 Response, Mrs. s. s. Wassell of Little Rock.
 Greetings From the National So- ciety," Miss Stella Pickett Hardy, vice president general, from the Mis- souri conference, Mrs. H. c. Ander- son of Philadelphia: from the Illi- nois conference, Mrs. James H. Stansfield; from the Arkansas Fed eration of Women's clubs, Mrs. A. w. Troupe, president.
 Music, Mrs. Met Gallagher.
 A business session will follow and will consist of the following items:
 Report of the Credential- commit tee, Mesdames Thurman Louthan and Oliver Galbraith.
 Music, Mrs. J. L. Longino.
 Presentation of Magazine Prize offered by the state regent to Mrs. l.. M. Belchorof.
 Presentation of library to Boys Industrial school, Mrs. Henry Leigh of Little Rock. Report of the sew eral state chapters
 A splendid library of the best books will be presented to the Boys Industrial home this afternoon from the daughters. Each member of the D. A. R. turnout the state contribut- ed at least one volume, and the number of good books, contained in this library, will be greatly appre- ciated by the inmates of the school.
 Tickets for the banquet this even ing at the Hotel Pines. to be at- tended by members of both local chapters of the D. A. R. and their guests, may be obtained from Mrs. A. w. Troupe or Mrs. E. A. Peck.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
Women Doctors Obtain Highest
 Medical HOnOrs

Chicago, Feb. 25. Two women physicians pr. Anna Weld of Rockford, Ills. and Prof. Leila Andrews of the University of Oklahoma today were admitted to membership in the American College for Physicians the first women to be so honored by the institution.
 Dr. Weld was admitted in re- cognition of her serioss sadies in the proper feeding of preme- ture and undernourishcd ehil- dren. Prof Andrews gained re- eognition through her work on blood diseases of children.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
HOOVER INDICATES PRESIDENTIAL! RACE:
 $ NOT HIS WISH
No Public Service Could be Performed by It, He
 Says
DECLINES TO DECLARE
 HIMSELF A DEMOCRAT
For This and Other Reason, Former Food Administrator Refuses to Permit the Use of
 His Name

Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 25.-Herbert Hoover, in a telegram to the state executive committee today, said he did mot feel "that any real public service would be performed by in jecting" himself in the race for the 1 nomination for president, and de- clined to declare himself a democrat so that under the rule in Georgia he might appear as candidate in the preferential primary. April 20.
 q was not identified with the democratic party before the war; Hoover said, land my official con- nection with the government has been solely a war service, and con- seGuently not of a partisan charac- ter"
 Y MT. Hoover's candidacy was brought forward thru a petition sign ed by more than the required 100 white democratics who asked the democratic executive committee to place his name in the primary. The committee had ruled that man must be a democrat to run in the primary and as MT. Hoover had not declared his partisan utilization, the commit tee wrote asking if he cared to quali- fly. His reply, telegram from New York made public here tonight follows:
 T feel confident that it is not necessary to dwell at length upon my gratitude to you for the honor implied in your letter of February 22
 'I especially appreciate it, since was not identified with the demo- cratic party before the war and my official connection with the govern ment has been solely war service, and consequently not of a partisan character.
 q have not been able to persuade myself at all that any real public service would be performed by in jecting myself into the race for nomination to the greater honor at the disposal of the American people.
 "Therefore, aside from any other reason, I do not intend to file my name"
 A statement made over the tele- phone tonight by J. J. Flynt, of Griffin, chairman of the committee, reiterated that none but democrats may be listed in the presidential pri- mary After declaring he regretted that MT. Hoover had not seen. fit to qualify" for personally I admire the man." MT. Flynt said:
 "In state elections it has for years been customary to hold white pri- maries with republican and demo- scrats voting and abiding by the re- suit but in presidential contests, since republicans in Georgia vote their own national ticket, it is neces- sary to confine the participants to avowed democracy.
 "How absurd it would be, under such circumstances to open demo- cratic presidential primary as free for all. It would be not only de- moralizing, but it would be the end to party organization"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
Two Americans Are Released
 by BOlsheviki

Washington, Feb. 25. Release of Edward Charette of Stockton, Cal, and Dr Frederick L. Bar mum of Brooklyn, members of the American Red Cross commis- sion to Siberia. who recently were captured by the bolsheviki, was reported to Red Cross head quarters today from Vladivostok.
 The cable message expressed conviction that three other Red Cross men also taken prisoner were safe and that news of their release was being delayed by the disorganization of the telegraph system in Siberia. Charette had reached safety at Irkutsk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
$1,ooo IS GIVEN 10
 ARMENIAN DRIVE
 AT PRAYER MEETING
Total Amount of Subscrip. tions Opening Day is Not
 Known

One. thousand dollars, as 8 start CT in the drive for funds for the re- lief of the Armenians, was subscrib- ed at prayer meeting services held at Lakeside Methodist church last night. Active canvassing was begun yester- day, following the launching of the campaign at luncheon held at the Y. M. c. A., but reports on how much was raised yesterday will be made today at another lunch to be held at the ~"
 The total amount to be secured in Jefferson county is $12,500 and it is hoped to be able to raise the amount before March 15, when the campaign will be declared officially ended. No luncheon will be held Friday at the Y. M. c. A., but campaigners will gather again Saturday, by which time it is hoped to have a substan- tial amount secured.
 Miss Catherine Mccormick, former Red Cross nurse, will remain here several days to take an active part in securing Near East relief funds. She, with Dr. J. E. Allport of the Davis hospital, gave narrowing ac- counts of the sufferings of the Ar menian peoples at the luncheon yes- terday.
 Thirty-five members of the Pres byterian club attended the meeting in body,s having adjourned their session at the Hotel Pines in order to be present.
 Judge w. B. Sorrells, chairman for the county, presided at the meeting and assigned territory to the differ ent workers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
THREE NOTES IN TRE MEXICAN klUDDLE:
 ARE MADE: PUBLIC
Arms Shipments Ordered to be Stopped by Secretary
 Lansing

Washington, Feb. 25.-Texts o1 three notes which have recently pass. ed between the Mexico government ington, were made public at the foreign office here last night. The first was request from Former Sec. retary Lansing that the Mexican gov. ernment wise passports of Henry Torres, an American witness before the Fall subcommittee which recent ly sat at Fl Paso, Tex, inquirine into Mexican conditions. The sec. ond was the Mexican refusal to ac. cede to this request and the third was Lansing's refusal to allow the issuance of permits for the shipment of arms and munitions to Mexico from the United States.
 The state departments note rela- tive to Torres was submitted to the foreign office by George T. Summer lin, American charge d'affairs, here on February 1. The Mexican gov ernment's attention was called to the fact the Mexican consul Fat Eagle Pass had refused to wise Torres passports because the latter had tes. tified before the fall subcommittee The note pointed ou that Torres had no choice in the matter, but was threatened with severe penalties il he failed to appear, and expressed the belief the Mexican govrnment could grant tn wise without sacri. ficing her international right to re- fuse admittance to an undesirable alien. Hope was also voiced that the wise would be granted as soon as possible.
 The Mexican reply dated February 20 pointed out that Torres, in testi- flying, alleged that anarchistic con- ditions prevailed in Mexico, citing as proof the fact that President Car ranza during his recent trip into the state of Coahuola was accompanied by a guard of 1000 men. It was said Torres denounced article 27 ot the Mexican constitution (dealinR with petroleum) as "confiscatory and robbery" and made other "harsh and sarcastic comments on the Mex ican constitution" The reply stat ed Torres "inaugurated anti Mexican propaganda" among those attending the hearings of the Fall committee and moreover, proposed in tones which excited laughter that he would present his passports for wise with full expectation it would moi be grantde."
 Due to these reasons the foreign office said it was "pained because il was necessary to decline the North American governments request that orders be issued granting Torres permission to enter Mexico"
 MT. Lansing's reply to the Mexi. can governments request for per mission to import arms and muni tions from the United States gave a list of notes received by the state department Ygnacio Bonillas, Mexi can ambassador to Washington, re lating to the subject, and in sub stance stated the permission desires could not De granted under presen conditions"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
Capture American;
 Then Release Him

New York, Feb 25.-Barry Hogan " superintendent of an American smelter at Matimi. in the Mexican state of Durango. has been released ny the bandits who kidnapped him for ransom. according to telegram re- celved here today at the offices of .ne American Metal company, which owns the shelter. The telegram was rom the company's Monterey Dranch, but it did not state whether ',i. ane ransom demanded by the ban
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
PEACE TREATY WILL BEKEPT IN SENATE
 FOR A FINAL. VOTE
Indications That Matter Will Go Into the Campaign
 Now

Washington, Feb. 25.-The peace treaty will be called before the sen ate adjourns under an agreement to Keep it under consideration until a vote is reached on ratification.
 "No one knows what will happen" said republican and democrats alike tonight as they surveyed the perplex- ing problems with which the treaty now is confronted. Some of the rank and file were more confident in their predictions, however, various friends of the treaty on, both sides of the chamber declaring ratification was certain and all of it's irreconcilable enemies agreeing that ratification was impossible.
 Only on one point, the length of time likely to be consumed in bring ing the re-opened treaty fight to a termination, did there seem to be anything like unanimity of opinion. It generally was conceded that the debate would not be permitted to drag out and that unless two or three weeks brought action both sides would be willing to face a final test of strength and then let the issue, if undecided, go into the campaign. ,,
 With the republicans still claim, ing that 22 democrats were ready to accept the republican reservations and with democratic leaders still ln- sistent that enough administration senators to prevent ratification would hol dout for a compromise, the negotiations to bring the two sides together appeared to be agaln in state of deadlock.
 When the treaty is called up the reservation affecting Article X and enlbodying the most serious barrier to agreement will be the first pro posal to present itself for action. It generally is expected, however, that it will be put over for the present. while the senate proceeds With pro- posd compromise amendments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
WRITER, WIFE: AND
 MADEM0I'SE:L.E.E FORM TRIANGLE IN COURT
Deportation Proceedings are Brought Against French
 Girl

Kansas City, Feb. 25.--An interna- tional romance, coupled with an American domestic drama were re- vealed today in proceedings brought before the Kansas City immigration authorities to deport Mile. Madeleine Babin, daughter of Paris mer- chant. Other principals in the tri- angle are Lee Shippey, poet, author, editor and chautauqua lecturer. and Mrs. Mary Woodson Shippey, his wife, magazine writer.
 Shippey went to France during the latter days of the war as secre- tary for the Y. M c. A. In the course of his work he became ac- quainted with the Babn family and subsequently,, according to evidence presented to the immigrat tion inspec- tor, Tell in love with the young French girl.
 On his return to America, Shppey is said to have frankly related his overseas romance to his wife and asked her to get divorce from him in order that he might marry Mile Babin. This Mrs. Shippey refused to do. Shortly afterwards Mrs Shippey was stricken ill and is still confined to her bed. They have a -year-old son.
 Late in November Mile Babin ar rived in Kansas City, en route to Portland, Ore, to teach French in a girls school there. She communi- cated with Shippey that she had been robbed of her money in New York and also confided in him that she expected to become mother soon Her mother and sister arrived in Kansas City about Christmas time.
 misplaced letter found by Mrs Shippey disclosed the fact that the French girl was in Kansas City Shippey is said to have confessed ev- erything and again pleaded with his wife to get divorce in order that he might give the expected child q name. Mrs. Shippcy refused to ap- ply for divorce, but offered to care for the child as her own. Shippey declined this offer, declaring he was obligated to the French girl and her child.
 Six weeks ago the final break came. Shippey left for California and deportation proceedings were begun.
 From time to time Shippey was Missouri editor" of the Kansas City Star and conducted the Missouri notes" column.
 Testimony in the case was taken in secret by the immigration com missioner and transcript of the evidence, with the recommendation of the immigration inspector regard ing deportation, has been sent to the department of labor at Washington. Mile Babin is at liberty awaiting the determination of the case by the authorities at Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
|eWSDaDermen Will Testify at Hill
 Extradition Case

Iopeka, Kan, Feb. 25.-Clare thehamore tha of St. Louis, who covered , sae Elaine, Ark, race riot as spe- slal correspondent of a St. Louis nseWspaRer, n s will appear as witness a. " extridition hearing before Loy Allen of Robert Hill. negro aea'Ne who is wanted in Arkansas in connection with murder charges GClowIng C out the racial trouble last uct9ner. Date of the resumption VI the hearing has not been set
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-02-26
Window Trimmer
 Gets $25,OOO From
 Jewlers' Window

Miami, Fla, Feb. -Passersby early tonight saw a we'll groomed man calmly taking jewelry from the display window of store in the business section. They regarded him merely as window trimmer re- moving display.
 It was learned later that he had forced the rear entrance of the jew elry store and after turning on the light had gathered $26,00O of gems and precious trinkets and escaped.