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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-17
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Classified Section.
TO HELP
NEXT CONGRESS
Southern Commercial Con-
gress Plans Meeting
for March 1-3.

| WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE
Southern commercial congress will
hold its next convention in Washing
ton March l to 8, Immediately pre-
zceding the inauguration of President
sElect Harding, it was announced here
to-day by Thomas r. Preston, presi-
dent of the congress.
The theme of the congress- sald
president Prestons announcement,
Twill relate to the legislative program
Ito be undertaken By congress for the
solution of the internal problems 'pi
! the United States and the related
Question as to international recon
struction. The voice of the South
win be heard in the conventions in
i terpretation of vital problems.
1--WE will bring the greatest minds
of our own and other lands for
comprehensive discussion OF these IN
nortanf questions. 1t is planned to
bring the South to Washington IN
great numbers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-17
VILLA APPEARS In
LOWER CALIFORNIA

SAN DIEGO Cal, Nov. 17.--Fran-
cisco Villa, former Mexican bandit,
who suddenly appeared FRIDAY III
Enseda, today was reported to be
at the head Of 1900 of his followers
on land south of Enseda. in Lower
California, about 140 miles from
i Tijuana. 49,.
Villa was supposed to have set
4 tied in Chihuahua on land given 70
him by the government for hlmseil
LAYING down his arms.
+ nh former bandit has modern trac-
tors and other farming outfits for
cnitivating the land in a big colo
uizing scheme.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-17
reds THREATEN DRIVE
AGAINST POLE FORCES

Exclusive Cable to the international
News Service and the London
Daily Express.) 4,a4
RIGA, Nov. >17.-Charging that
the Poles are given support 10 the
forces under Gen. Balabovitch. Gen.
Savinkoff and Gen. Petlura that are
advancing into Russian territory, so
Wet Russia is threatening to SEND
an army to clear all Russian soil ana
the neutral zone between soviet Rus
STA and Poland Of hostile troops
This threat was made by M. Joffe,
head of the soviet Russian peace
at meeting of the Rus
So Polish ENJOYS in this city.
The Polish ENJOYS promised "
withdraw at once the Polish factlohs
with Gen. Balabovitch. Gen. SaVih-
koff and Gen. Petlura.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-17
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
CITY PROPERTY
oYERToN PARK SECTION.


Within one block OF our most beauti-
full park, we can offer one of the most
attractive two-stoRy homes In Memphis,
II faces east on a beautiful lot, 60xI60
feet. The arrangement is especially at
tractive and house is in excellent con-
dition. Constructed of stone and stuceo
with porte cochere. Living and dining
rooms across the front: real nice break
fast room and splendid kitchen. Up
stairs has four delightful bedrooms and
sleeping porch. The bath has tile floor
and walls and toilet is separate. Hard
wood floors and hot water heat.
This home Is complete with garage
and servants house. The price is alb
solutely right and we can extend terms
Possession can be had in thirty days.
II you are in the market for something
nice at moderate price, you should
see it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-17
REDS ANNIHILATE
/. 3 DIVISIONS, CLAIM

(Ry international News Serv'ceJ
LONDON, Nov. lI.--MoscoW
newspapers claim that the soVle.
army has won a great Victory oVoi
the Ukrainian army of Gen. Fetiula'
annihilating three divisions, ACCORD
ing to a Central News dispatch from
( Copenhagen.
! Gen. Petlura's campaign against
the soviet Russians was begun pc
fore the collapse of Gen. Wrahsei S
army. Petlura's forces moved through
i tTkrainia and were attempting TO
fight their way to the Crimeah
front when the Wrangel forces were
5crushed in Northern Crilnea.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-17
An Excellent Bungalow

lent bungalow that we offer for sale and
il is one OF the unusual kind. The
rooms are very spacious and decorations
are especially attractive. Three de-
lightful bedrooms and Two baths. Hard
wood floors throughout and furnace
heat. Linoleum and shades are includ-
ed with house. Massive brick mantel
in living room.
This attractive bungalow Is on a lot
70 feet front and has garage; two serv
want rooms and servant toilet. The
neighborhood Is high-elass and location
ideal
Price is only $4,000 and terms can
be had. Possession In 80 days. See it.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
ment officials who have conferred with the new Japanese ambassador.
PERSHING SAYS NATION FAVORS MILITARY TRAINING AS
 BENEFIT TO MEN

Washington, March, 2-The reten- tion of q sufficient number of the war time military posts and war plants to permit the rapid expansion of the army and the resumption of production of War materials at full capacity at short notice will be recommended by General John J. Pershns to the War Department, Pcrshing indicated today on his return tu Washington after q tour of inspection of the various camps and cantonmcnts. PershinG visited every section of the coun- try and says there is a strong senti- ment throughout the nation in favor of universal military training persh- ing said the favor of the public is based on a clear recognition of the benefit to the men themselves through the physical strength resulting from
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
NEW JERSEY FILES SUIT AGAINST PROHIBITION
 AMENDMENT

Washington. March 4-The state of New Jersey today filed in the Su- preme Court seeking to have the na- tional prohibition amendment declared unconstitutional and to prevent the enforcement of the Nolsted prohibition enforcement act. New Jerseys brief sets forth that the amendment is inn properly drafted: that in 2I states the legislatures have not ratified it, as provided by their state constitu- tion: that there is no power vested in congress to propose Il constitutional amendment regulating the habits and morals of people. and that the amend ment centralizes authority without the consent of the people of New Jersey and is violation of their sovereign rights.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
NOME HARBOR
 COMMITTEE RECEIVES
 WASHINGTON SUPPORT

Seattle, March I-Thc Harbpr Com :. mittee of the Nome Chamber of Com merce here has received answers from Governor Riggs. Senator Putnam, Road Commissioner Dan Jones. J l.. McPherson. Delegate Grissby and Judge Wickersham to their recent telegrams asking their support toward securing an appropriation for finish ing the Snake River harbor project The replies assure hearty support for the desired appropriation and the committee is sanguine that the ap- propriaton will be secured without diff hcuty. Representative James T. Daly learns that there will be no fncreas. in Nome steamship freight rates next spring but the lighteraGe question is still unsettled Messrs Schofield and Wittenberg are looking after the light craze matter The Alaska Steamship Company has announced that the freighter Cordova will make but one trip to the Kotzebue sound section this year. sailing on Aug lst.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
JAP AMBASSADOR DECLARES JAPAN.S ATTITUDE
 REGARDING sHANTuNG

New York. March. 4-Japan's tion will be pursued unsweringfy, de. spite any action which may be taken by China. She win follow her agree ment with the Allies to the letter. he said. and will not change her course because of China's attitude. This was the declaration made by Kashide Hara, the new Japanese Ambassador to the United States at a dinner in his honor here this evening.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
DECLARES l w w KILLING AT
 cENTRALiA JUSTIFIED

Montesano, March 4-Vandeveer, one of the l. w. w. held for the Gen. tralia armistice day murders, admitted on the witness stand today that l. w. w. fired on the parade from the Ava lon Hotel, across the street from the [. w. w. Hall. and also from other places. He declared, his belief in the justice of such plan of defense. how ever, and also the killing of everyone around there on the score that ii was done in self defense.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
Blood Poisoning Hamlln's Wizard OH . Safe
 First Aid Treatment

How often lockjaw and blood poi soning result from the neglect of a slight scratch or little cut! Hamlin' s Wizard Oil is safe and effective first aid treatment It is powerful anti septic and should be applied imme- diately to wounds of this kind to pre- vent danger of infection.
 It is soothing and healing and quick ly drives out pain and inflammation in cases of sprains, bruises, cuts, burns. bites and stings. Just as reliable, too, for stiff neck, sore feet, cold sores. canker sores, earache and toothache
 Get it from druggists for 30 cents. If not satisfied return the bottle and get your money back.
 Ever constipated or have sick head ache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 30 cents. Guaranteed.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
EASTERN STAR SOCIAL
 PLEASANT EVENT

The card party and dance held by the Eastern Star at Masonic Temple last Saturday Was one of the most enjoyable social functions given by the organization of Masons and their families and lady friends Prost essiv- whist was followed by dancing and l dainty coll1tion, The fun lasted un- til midnight and was keenly enjoyed by all. Prizes were awarded to the winners in the whist contest and wor, giving in the following order:
 Ladies; Mrs F. F.. Grimm. first; Ms w. II, Koch, second: Mrs W. J Rowe, third. Gentlemen; Jas Bursik, first; T. W. J. Reed, second; Wm. X, IIolzheimer, third
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06

If you are looking for work or you want to hire workmen use the classi- lied column of the NuSgst.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
DIRECT ADVERTISING

Economize your luxuries, But your printing bill don't stint; Your business is restful successful, If you keep your of print \ business that isn't advertised Is like bandless parade; If don't make sound, who'll know you're around How will you increase your trade? Call up and let talk you About direct advertising; If you try kind you'll surely find The results most surprising Why try it today? Call Main IA \ follow letter will make buisnes5 better: Twill show folks that you alive
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
ExpELL OBNOXIOUS
 AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT

Laredo, Tex. March. 4-General Brandon. the Mexico City correspon- dent of the Los Angeles Times, was nicious foreigner, the Mexican au- thorities claiming he has made himself decidedly obnoxious. He was es- corted from Mexico City by two police- men to Neuvo Laredo and sent across the international bridge to Laredo.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
WON'T AID SOLDIERS DURING
 PRESENT SESSION CONGRESS

Washington, March 4-The leaders "f both parties in the House of Rep resentatives have declined to propose any soldier aid legislation during the present session of congress. despite numerous demands by organizations of former service men for bonuses and vocational. educational. farm and home loans.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
LAPS WORRIED OVER
 SPREAD OF BoLSHEvISN

Washington. March 5-Deeply con- cerned by the rapid westward spread of Bolshevism, Japan is understood to desire the creation of buffer state between herself and Soviet controlled Russia. according Ia State Depart .
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
BLIZZARD SWEEPING
 MIDDLE WEST TODAY

Chicago. March, 1.-The worst bliZ- zard of the present winter today swept over the middle western states. ac- companied by heavy snow and sub zero temperature.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
THURSDAY
ITALY DEMANDS REVISION OF
 TREATY WITH HUNGARY

Paris. March 4-Premier Nitti. of Italy. has formally demanded that the council of premier's revise the treaty of peace with Hungary, owing to the impossibility of Italy meeting the terms.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
BROTHERS TAKE ANOTHER GoUGE FROM
 NEW YORK PUBLIC

New York. March. 4-Bread was raised two cents loaf here today bv the Bakers association on the alleg- ed ground of increased price of ma terials.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06

the training processes and also be cause of il latent fear that We might not have allies to hold the line for us in the next war while We Were raising an adequate army.
The Nome nugget., 1920-03-06
WIND RAISES HAVOC IN
 KANSAS Olt FIELDS

derricks in the Burk- -Bureneet oil
 fields near here. were blown down last night during terrific wind storm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

Continuation of Cardinal Merciers letter to Baron
von Falkenhausen.1
r BEG the competent authority to make known to
US once and for all whether not it will allow US
to send Belgian priests in communion with their
bishops to help countrymen.
If it answers in the affirmative, it will thereby
supply proofs of its respect for religious liberty and
we shall thankfully hasten to the aid OF our aoan-
doned brethren.
But in case of a negative reply, would ask your
Excellency to no longer allow censored Flemish news
papers of the extremist section (famingant) and GER
tain dishonest individuals hiding behind their German
protectors both at Gottingen and here, full liberty
TO calumnate me by alleging that if Flemish prison
ers in Germany are deprived of Flemish contessors
and preachers it is only because Manes has an arch
bishop who is enemy of the language and ndltter-
ent to the religious needs of the Flemish people
have reason to believe that letter treating OF
confidential ecclesiastical affairs, addressed to the
head chaplain of the German army in Berlin, has not
reached him. Will your Excellency allow me to send
him copy in a sealed envelope and yourself insure
its safe arrival at its destination? shall be exceed
ingly obliged if you will do me this favor.
Accept, sir, the assurance of my sincere esteem
(signed) D. j. CARDINAL MERCER,
Archbishop of Malines
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
Refuses to Send Letters

Political Depurtment of the Government General Of
Belqittm Brussels, Aug. II, 1917.
To HIS Eneinence Cardinal Mercier, Archbishop of
MaLines.
The Governor General, after reading your Emf
rences letter of the 1st inst told that he did not
intend to aus,Uer it himself have Just back
to Brussels On my return his ErceLtency dreW my
attention to the necessity of dealing in detail Vth
certain points raised By your letter and this hasten
TO do
First. As regards Sister CeIine's pension, the
Governor General has already declared to your Emil
tence thGt no German authority has compelled the
superioress of the Poor SERVANTS of Mary I1rnacu-
late to contribute 5000 marks toUdrd Sister Cetines
maintenance in the Ursuline conUent According to
further information received haze nothing to add
to this declaration.
Second. In this same letter Of July @6 the
Governor General already observed that the prosec
ton of the sisters Of the Congregation of Mary I'M
r,aculute could in no tcse be looked upon
crocctment the domain OF religion By the cirL
polUer. The sisters convicted for arrangements
of German decrees vtz sister for hoUtng retdtnd
and circulated norcensored publications and for tn
sultin1 Germans; another for insulting Germans and
third for being in possession Of and circulating
censored publications, for insulting Germans and
huving no identity card
These are nisdemeanors and lCeU 7rithip the
rovince of the civn tribunal and not of the ecclesi
asticGL authorities. Ofenses against the common toW
committed by ecclesastjcs euery1Chere judged By
ordinary tribunals
Third As regards the appointment of Belgian
priests to internment camps in Germany obviously
could only admit those priests 1oho, in Judgment
could be trusted not to bring any autGerman tnfu-
to bear upon the prisoners The choice Of these
priests could therefore, not be left exclusively to Bel
giGn bishops; it 0ould hare to be made in agreement
GUith the competent German authorities. If soLu-
tion of this problem be reached the special
of the prisoners must be left exclusively in the hands
of German priests. There is nothing extraordinary
IN this for neither in France in England
igiors services for German prisoners utr1tsted to
priests sent from Germany. Besides the spiritual in
terests of Belgidns interned in Germany haze not
Hitherto been neglected; they have aLWays been at
tended TO in satisfactory
Fourth. Your Ensinerce believes that a letter Gd-
dressed by you to the head Catholic chaplain of the
PTussian army, Doctor Joppen, of Berlin, has not
dr7iVed at its destination. II must be noted however,
that a sequel to letter from your Eminence the
head chaplain has sent the Governor General de-
tailed report ttco Flemish priests The presump-
tOH is that the said letter is the your Eminence
has vietO and lOhich therefore hGs been duly re-
ceved. II is not possible for the Governor General
10 transmit the sealed letters you forwarded TO him to
their addresses
offer to your Eminence the expression of n,y
sincere esteem
(Signed) LANCKEN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
SPARE CHURCH BELLS, CARDINAL
n CRIES IN FEAR OF SEIZURE BY FOE
Metal Bullets Might Be Destined Death Into Ranks Our
Counnymen," Appeal to oCernan General
of Belgium
Explanatory Comment

be by of
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become petcy symbols o the nation.
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he defended the md fmfo hnviday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

publication of order to this effect his Eminence, in
with their Lordshps the Bishops of Namur
and of Lege expressed his fears to the Governor Cen
era and protested beforehand against sacregous acts
such would be committed by sezing the bells.
Archbshop's House, Malines,
September 9, 1917
To His Excelency Baron Won Falkenhausen, Governor
General, Brussels.
Sr-For time past rumor has gained cur
rency among the people giving rise TO very keen
and painful impression on all sides. There is ques
ton, they say, of removing the bells from the
churches.
Our first impulse to pay attention to this
ton in fact, in view of the solemn assurances
had from time to time received from the German
authorities that during the time of occupation the
rights of the church would be respected But certain
events give US for anxiety, especially the seiz
ure of bells in the zone No in occupied France;
the taking away of bells used for civil purposes in
certain districts of Belgium and lastly bell which
was used for worship has just been violently carried
off from without the local
thorites being advised warned that this would be
done. This last act, the result doubt, of mis-
take was at once reported to the military Governor
General of Luxembourg by the diocesan authorities of
Namur, as being formally contrary to the decree Of
December 13, 1916, according to which objects be-
longing to churches and other buildings places used
for ecclesiastical purposes exempt from seizure
and delivery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
CHAPTER Xiv
The Governor General Threatens to Seize the
Church Bells

RUMoR had become current throughout occupied
- Belgium that the military authorities about to
seine church bells. With7I -'r 't'~T
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
Cardinal Mercier' $ Story

Including his correspondence with the German
authorities in Belgium during the war, 1914 to
1918, edited by Professor Fernand Mayence of
Louvain University and translated by the Bene-
dietine Monks Of St. Ausustine's, Ramssate,
England.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

baIES.-At Pasadena, 25th inst, of
pneumonia ALICE GRANDiN BATES.
SuSntSg of Ginninna OF samuel sna Hannah Bates
Bates, OF New York. and Of Mrs John II
AGfadden, Of Philadelphia. Int. at Phila-
deiphia. Notice Of funeral will be rub
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26

a
,,BIoobB. BobB.- Jan %, at N e. cor. 18th and
Allegheny ave, DR.. WALLACE G. BOBB,
husband of Sarah Bobb Relatives and
trlsnds, Michael Arnold Lodge. No. 636, F.
ana A: W, and CDrnthlan Chapter, No. $50.
K. A. NJ. invited to funeral services, Thurs,
= p. M. apartments of Harold B. Muigan.
loth and Germantown ave Int private Re
mains may be viewed We'd, 1880 to $3.50
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-27
COUNTY EDUCATION BOARD
WILL MEET ON MONDAY
lhSlSTENT DEMANDS ARE BEING
MADE FOR BETTER HOUSES
AT SEVERAL PLACES.

The county board of education will
hold its regular monthly meeting at
the office of the county superintend-
ent Graham on Monday. The meeting
OF the board will be featured by the
appearance of a big delegation from
Spring Hill asking for the purchase of
additional property there for public
school purposes. The citizens of Beth
81 are also urging the need for i'm
proved facilities for their school. The
building there is almost beyond use.
The board il perfectly willing to
supply the urgent demands for larger
and better school equipment wherev.
er it is needed, but lack of funds
makes that Impossible. A small levy
of FIVE cents was made last year for
building purposes. but this brings in
annually only about $1,000 which does
not go very far now in building any.
thing.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-27
EXPECTS POLK
Will RESIGN AS
SECRETARY / SOON
OFFICIALS BELIEVE THIS WILL
BE NEXT STEP m REoRGANl.
ZArloN or DEPARTMENT..
pOLs CONfERS with WILSON
Following Visit to White Hose This
Morning Says His Plans Have Not
eeen changed--coIby Expected TO
Assume Duties at once.
tRy United Ptess.)

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ro6.--The res,
ignation OF Frank l.. Polk. under sec.
retary of state is expected as the next
move in the practical reorganization
OF the state department resulting
from the Wilson-IIansinS clash.
Mr. Polk called at thd White House
this morning, and immediately after
his visit there he was asked if he in
tended to resign Immediately. He
replied, "My plans are just what they
have always been. III stay on and
help all can"
1t Is expected that Colby will proba-
bly, assume his duties as secretary of
state before the nomination is APPROX
ed by the senate. Senator Lodge,
chairman of the senate foreign rela-
tions committee, which must pass on
the nomination, Is tied up in the peace
treaty fight, and other members Of
the committee are away from Wash
ington indefinitely.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-02-27
JAS. c. W0OTEN
EX-C0NFEOERATE
DEATHS VICTIM
END CAME THIS MORNING SHORT.
~ AFTER TWO O'CLOCK Fol.
LOWING LONG ILLNESS.
WAS RESPECTED BUSINESS MAN
For Many Years Was Prominently
Identified With the Business and
Commercial lnteresta Of the City
and Development Of County.

James Council WootGn, one of Co
lumbias oldest ard most respected
citizens, gallant Old Confederate sol
dier, and retired business man, died
this morning shortly after o'clock
at his home on North High street. Mr..
Wooten had been in failing health for
several years, but not until the past
few days had his condition heen re-
garded as critical, and his death. al
though not unexpected, came as a
great blow to his family and legion of
friends.
Mr.. Wooten was born in Fayette-
vile, North Carolina in June, 1892,
ana therefore was eighty seven
years and seven months of age. While
still an infant, Mr.. Woten came to
Maury county with his parents, and
with the exception of few years
which he spent in Northern Alabama,
he had been a resident of this county
practically all his life.
When war was declared between the
states Mr. Wooten cast his lot with
the Ccnfederacy, and served with dis
tinction 10 himself and honor to his
country, during the four years of war
Mr.. Wo0ten was commissioned cap.
tain, and received his baptism of
fire at Fort Donaldson, and again at
Chicamauea Park. After the close of
the war he returned to Alabama.
where on February II, 1869, he was
to Miss Hattie Abernathy, to
which union seven children were
born four of whom survive. A few
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