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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-23
MUCH SOUGHT GIRL
 IN RAMON CASE IN
 SHERIFF'S 'SCUSTODY
Wants Whole World to Know Story, Declares Girl, Weary After Flight Which Carried
 Her to Chihuahua City
By Associated Press

El Paso, Texas, December 22.-Worn and weary after her flight, which carried her from Ardmore, Okla, to Chi huahua City, Mexico, Clara Barton Smith, wanted in Ard more on complaint charging murder in connection with the death of Jake l.. Hamon, Okla homa millionaire at Ardmore, tonight surrendered in Jaurez to Sheriff Buck Garrett of Ard more, but later was allowed to spend the night with her fam fly here.
 sheriff Garret announced he would start with Miss smith on the return trip to Ardmore early tomorrow morning. The sheriff made the following statement to the Associated Press regarding Miss smiths plans for the future:
 Clara says she will make her sl0Ooe bond the first thing after reaching Ard more. She will spend a day or two with relatives in Carter county, Okla, then will return to El Paso to make her home with her parents. When her trial is called Miss smith will, of. course go back to Ardmore, but her home will re- main here'
 Miss smith herself declined to mase any statement tonight. pleading fatigue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
NAVAL HEROES HERE
RECEIVE MEDALS
Made at Yard on
Board Warships.

The award Of the new Navy Cross
equivalent Of the Distinguished Service
Cross and OF navy medals also newly
authorized. featured the Arrnistice Day
celebration at the New York Navy Yard
and among the vessels OF the Atlantic
fleet anchored in the North River.
Among the officers honored for distin-
guished service were Capt. r. II. Leigh
OF the SUPERINTENDENT Tennessee,
Capt NJ. r.. Trench of the North Dakota.
Commander Adolphus station OF the Ten
nessee Commander c. w. Magruder and
Rear Admiral G.. T. Burd OF the navy
yard These officers received the Navy
Cross.
Lieut. A. G. Lyle of the Dental Corps.
to the Tennessee. was decorated
with the navy Medal of Honor the high
est award conferred by the Navy De-
Only twelve such medals
we're issued during the war. Lieut.. Lyle
gave surgical aid to Corporal Thomas
Regain while under fire in service. with
he Fifth Marines April %, 1918, saving
the Corporars life.
Commander Station was honored for
his efforts toward saving the torpedoed
Mount Vernon. Rear Admiral Edward
Simpson went aboard the Prometheus in
the Hudson River off 129th street and
decorated with Navy Crosses Capt. r.
3. White and Gunner Patrick J. Kerri-
gan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12

the ground by gas shell. which tore his
mask. at the Belleau Wood fight, but he
discarded the mask and courageously
continued his work" Of caring for the
wo unded.
Robert @. Robinson, gunnery sergeant,
marine corps, an observer in the marine
aviation force, whose plane and one
other became separated from their for
nation during a raid and were attacked
by twelve enemy scouts In the fight
which ensued he fought off the enemy
until he collapsed from three bullet
wounds.
Ensign Daniel A. J. Sullivan. reserve
force, who flung himself on loose depth
bombs on the deck OF the U. s. s. Chris
tobel during a fight with submarine
and succeeded In securing them saving
the ship from disaster"
Lieut.. Ralph Talbot. Marine Corps,
Roblnsons companion In the air battle
and who, after the observers collapsed,
shot down the nearest enemy scout and
then with his observer unconscious ana
his motor falling" dived back across
the German lines at an altitude or only
fifty feet, took his comrade TO hos
pital and returned alone to his aero
drome.
The Distinguished Service Medal
awarded Rear Admiral A. William s.
Sims, and the Navy Crosses awarded to
Rear Admiral Benton c. Decker, and
Capt. Raymond Hasbrouck, which were
declined, were said to be regarded as
rather indefinite, but those having the
question in charge believed they were
on safe ground.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
At the Pantheon.
BIZ the Associated Press.

PARIS. Nov. 1.-THE most impressive
ceremony of the day was at the Pan
theon. where all the prominent men OF
political official and judicial Paris had
assembled Three Marshals OF France,
all the Generals prominent in the war
and the whole Diplomatic Corps, with
the exception OF the German Asbassa-
dor listened to President Millerand's
speech
Addressing the unknown soldiers
coffin President Millerand alluded TO
the American soldiers. saying I'm
known soldier. nameless and triumphant
representative OF the gallant multitudes
OF poilus; the dead who lie In cold
graves in the soil OF Flanders. Cham
payne. Verdun and so many other
battlefie'ds. famous or unknown young
heroes who came to us from the other
side of the Atlantic, the British Isles
and distant dominions, from italy. Bel
GUM and Serbia, from all points Of the
earth to offer your lives for the ideal
which France once more Is representing
sleep in peace! You have fulfilled your
destiny"
Following the Presidents grafton the
procession took up the march to the Arch
de Triomphe. Mutilated soldiers, pain
fully dragging their wounded bodies. but
with faces radiant with pride. opened
the procession. I'VE captured Givenchy."
one soldier minus leg said. II would
go through X again II necessary
Old poilus of the Marine battle OF 1914.
wearing red trousers and lepis, received
subdued applause. while flowers were
thrown from windows on the car bear
ing the heart OF GaInbetta-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
VETERANS REBUFF
PITTSBURG MAYOR
Refuse to Pass Bdbcock in
Reviewing Stand.

Pr1rsBuRe, Nov. 1.-THE Armist'ce
dsy celebration in Pittsburg, featured
by a parade of about 10000 persons, was
marked by the refusal OF scores of over
seas veterans to march past the review
ing stand as protest against tho pres
ence of Mayor Il. v. Babcock.
The veterans recently lodged a protest
against the granting by the city Of a
permit for what was termed ''pro-Ger-
man tag day." The Mayor refused TO
cancel the permit and leaders or soldier
organizations said that the soldiers would
refuse TO pass in review before the
Mayor to-day.
When the head OF the parade reached
the reviewing stand wounded veterans
being transported In automobiles. left
the machines and made a dotour, and
then took up the line of march two
squares beyond the stand. Finally Mayor
Babcock left the stand and the parade
was continued along the original line of
march.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
RAISE CROSS HERE
FOR rs FRENCH SAILORS
Honor War Heroes Who Died
in Atlantic Waters.

Armistice Day was made the occasion
Of the unwilling of a large Memorial
Cross erected by the France-American
Society In the United States Army Gem
etery at Cypress Hills on the site of the
graves OF twenty-five French sailors.
members OF the crews of the war ships
composing the French North Atlantic
fleet and who died in American waters
during the great war. The unwilling
was performed by Nicholas Murray But
Ter. the president of the society. while
prayers were offered by the Very Rev.
Father Wucher. rector OF the French
Church OF st. Vincent de Paul in Tween
ty-third street. and dean of the French
clergy in the United States. Naval hon
ors were rendered by a detachment of
officers and sailors from the United
States Navy Yard. at Brooklyn, and
brief addresses were delivered by Rear
Admiral James A. Glennon commanding
the Third Naval District; CASTOR Lie
bert, Consul General OF France Samuel
w. Fairchild. in behalf of the Memorial
Subcommittee. and by Commander Z gal
of the French Navy, representing the
Ambassador OF France.
There were also present officers from
the Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes
representatives OF the American Legion
delegations of the Association of French
Veterans, headed by its president and
secretary. as well as number OF Amer
lean naval and military officers; Ebert
II. Gary. director OF the France Amer
lea Society and member Of the Me-
mortal Subcommittee Henry Gioster
Armstrong. Consul General of Great
Britain, and MaJor-Gen. Bethel mill
tary attache OF the British Embassy al
Washington Hello Lobo Consul General
of Brazil William d. Guthrie, vice.
president OF the Franoe-America So
cety Frederick Cunliffe-O Owen. chair
man OF It's executive committee Snow
den A. Fahnestock. its secretary: Col.
Henry w. Sackett. 7. T1Ieston Wells. the
Consul General of Rumania: Frank d.
Pavey. president OF the Alliance Fran
caise: Police Commissioner Richard e.
Enright. George +. Kunz, Col. George
W. Burieigh, William A Clark, A. Bar
ton Hepburn. George w. Wickersham.
s. Reading Bertron. Cornelius Wander
bilt, e. II. Outerbridge. Charles II. Sher-
rtll, chairman of the executive commit
tee OF the Pilgrims Society; Frank. A.
Mursey. Lucien Toward. His Excellency
Maurice Cazenave. Frederick II. Allen
and DIR. John S. Thatcher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
FRANCE HONORS
UNKNOWN DEAD
Continued from FIRST Puoe.

paid personal homage to the unknown
poilu.
Frequently the weeping family OF some
poilu whose body had not been found
stopped before the coffin. which was the
only tangible evidence of their sacrifice.
Now and then some sorrowing mother
tainted. but the crowd was impressed py
the solemntty of the occasion and, in
strain its tears as willing policemen
carried the swooning woman away
gfrtly to first aid station.
Americas part In this French ceie-
bration was confined TO a delegation
from the American Legion and diplo-
matte officials. headed by Ambassador
Wallace. Later In the afternoon, now
ever. Americans In Paris joined in a
tribute to Americas dead arranged by
the French Government in Suresnes Gene
terry, where there are flowers In abund-
ance tonight to tell OF the undying graft
tude OF the French nation. A French
boy and girl placed flowers on each
American grave.
Tonight the city has shaken OFT it's
sadness somewhat, as illuminated pro-
cessions. wherein electric lights inst ,ad
of fireworks predominant for the first
time In French history. wend their way
through the principal streets OF the cap
ital, students, midinettes and workers OF
all descriptions Joining in the Festivities
which nre more orderly than those which
followed Immediately after the signing
of the armistice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
PERSHING MARCHES
WITH FIRST DIVISION
Leads Parade Of Troops In
Armistice Celebration at
Camp Dix.

Special Despatch 10 TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
CAMP DIX. n. j.. Nov. 11.--Gen. Per-
shing marched on foot at the head OF
the First division to-day. commence
rating its service In France and closing
It's arnistice reunion. The three mile
line was made up of the present division
and 1900 men who served with It in
France and are now civilians There
were thousands OF spectators.
The first part of the parade was COM
posed of Gen. Pershing, Mator-Gen.
Summerali division commander; Brig
Gen. Edwards and other officers of the
division and brigade staffs Returned
veterans marched with the units with
which they served. Theodore Roosevelt
was with the Twenty-sixth infantry
which he commanded at the time Of the
armistice. Col. Fred Feigel Of New York
city marched with the Fifth field ar
tillery. the regiment of his son. Lieut..
Jefferson Feigel. first American artil-
lery officer killed In action.
After the parade Gen. Pershing deco
rated with the French fourragere OF the
Croix de Guerre crippled First Division
veterans from Water Reed Hospital in
Washington. Among them was Daniel
r. Edwards, 504 West 18TH street,
pointed out by Gen. Pershing as "the
finest example OF undefeatable American
grit" Edwards lost an eye, an arm an |
leg and was otherwise wounded. He
has reentered Columbia University. won
a degree and won prizes In swimming
competitions.
Gen. Pershing then spoke to the d.
vision, saying: You set an example
for service that our own troops so
valiantly followed, and that carried
needed Inspiration to our brave CO.
partners in the war
Twelve thousand guests were served
dinner on twelve acres of tables on the
parade ground from circle OF hun
dred rolling kitchens, an achievement
that sounds like the old First. There
were athletic sports In the afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
JAMES M. BECK SEES
EUROPE AMERICANIZED
Says Period of Isolation Is
Wholly Ended.

James NJ. Beck was the Aruistlce Day
orator last night at the Seventh Regiment
Armory, where 1000 ex-service men and
women gathered for ceremonies monaged
by the American Legion of New York
county. Gen. Nivele. defender OF YER
dun. was expected. but sent word that he
was detained in Washington.
MIR. Beck spoke after the playing of ma
tional anthems by the Twenty-second
Regimend Band, the singing Of Amer
ica." an Invocation by Father Francis
Duffy. chaplain of the Slxty-ninth Regl-
ment, and community singing led by
Frederick Gunther Of the New York
Community Service.
Decades and possibly centuries will
clapse," said Mr.. Beck. before the world
realizes that when American soldiers
planted the flag of their country upon
the banks Of the Rhine one epoch OF hui
man history had ended and another had
begun, to be marked In a beneficent sense
by the Americanlzation OF Europe. What
ever may be the merits of the present
controversy as To Americas future In
matters OF detail. no one with vision
can question that the period OF isolation
II now wholly ended and that the Re-
public has stepped into the arena of ma
tons as one OF the master states OF the
world"
To representative OF each OF the i75
New York posts Of the Legion the Cow
ernnents Victory Medal was presented
by Col. Raymond sheldon In behalf OF the
army. Capt. Q. p. Jackson in behalf Of
the navy and Lieut.. Col Frank Evans In
behalf of the Marine Corps Thomas
Go'dingay. first vice-commander OF the
American Legion. spoke 1.-THE Marseil-
'aise" was sung by Leon Rothler and
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" by
Miss Eleanor Barlow. both of the Metro
politan Opera Company.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
PHILADELPHIA BELL
RINGS ARMTSTTCE NOTE
Gives Signal for General o.
seruonce of the Day.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA tolling OF
ifty-four strokes from the old bell in
the tower of Independence Hall served
as the signal at armistice hour for q
general observance here to-day COM
memorating the signing of the armistice
and homage to the veterans OF the war.
The bell was tolled once for each OF the
states and Territories.
At the Philadelphia navy yard twen-
ty-flve Off GERS and two enlisted men were
decorated with Wy GRO SEES In recogni-
ton of their services. Twelve woun ed
war veterans still undergoing treatment
at the naval hospital received victo y
medals A dual celebration % the day
was observed at the French Consulte In
commemoration of both the arm stice
signing and the fiftieth ann!vers airy OF
the French Republic. French war yes
sells stationed here we're in gala array
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
GEN. NEVILLE ATTENDS
BALTIMORE EXERCISES
Cornerstone Is Laid and War
Memorial Dedicated.

BALTIMORE. Nov. f1.-Gen, Nivclle.
member OF the Supreme War Council
md oficial repre- Of the French
Government at the Pilgrims torcenten-
airy, md the Peruvian Ambassador at
washington. Don Federico Alfonso
fezet. were guests of the city at to-day's
observance OF Armlstice Day in BaltI-
moro.
TIE exercises began with the laying
OF the cornerstone at the Synod Hall OF
Inc Maryland Cathedral Of the Prot
estnnt Episcopal Church. M which
Ambassador pezet was one OF tho speak
ors. Gov. Albert 6. Richie presided
Later the site In City Hall Plaza for
tho war memorial 10 be built by the city
and state was dedicated and at r. NJ.
there was a minutes cessation OF all ac-
tivity ns a tribute TO the dead in tho
world war.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
THE FRENCH SOLDIER
IS HONORED BY NATION
Poilu Picks Body of Unidenti-
fled Hero for Ceremony.
Spccia! Cable to THE NEW YoaK .HEn.Lp.
COPYRIGHT, 1890, by THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Pm ~

Special Cable to THE NEW YoRK HEEaLp
COPYRIGHT, 1890, bv THE New YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
Paris. Nov. IL.
1t was n simple French poilu who
selected the body OF the unidentified
soldier of France whose remains were
Inferred beneath the Arc de Triomphe
here to-day. symbollzing and forever
immortalizing 1.-THE Soldier OF France"
This ceremony. which took place in the
crypt of the Verdun citadel, was an
example of dramatic dignity worthy of
the best French tradition.
Eight collins. containing the bodies
OF as many unidentified French soldier
dead exhumed from the battlefields Of
France. had been placed in a row in a
crypt of the citadel The po,lu who
selected the body was a private In the
i32d French Infantry and a member OF
the last class called to the colors dur
ing the war. which served five months
at the front To him a representative
of the Government handed n bouquet Of
flowers. saying:
Soldier! Here Is n bouquet gathered
on the verdun battlefield. You are GO
ing to place It on n coffin which will
be that OF The French Soldier for
the flight OF time. This Is the greatest
homage France ever accorded one Of
her children, but this homage is moth
ing in comparison with what is due
him who by his superhuman heroism
saved law. Justice and liberty"
Taking the flowers the pollu. amid
a deep silence. marched slowly abou
the collins, meanwhile being watched
breathlessly by the spectators Their.
stopping before the sixth coffin in the
row, he drew himself up RI idly anC
saluted, placed the bouquet on the
coffin, while the band played tn
"Marseillaise."
The nameplate on the coffin thu
selected reads:
the French Soldier"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
Curzon Says Britons
Think of US. on Big Day

Special Gable 20 THE NEW YORK HE7ALD.
COPYRIGHT, 1890, Ly TAG NEw ToEk HEaALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
London, Nov. IL.
COMMENTING on the celebra-
ton to-day of the second an
niversary of the signing of the
armistice, Earl Curzon, British
Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs, said: "When we COM
memorate by to-day's solemn
ceremony the victorious end of
the great war for the worlds
freedom, we shall think of
America. At the same time
America will think of the Britons
who died TO make victory pos
sible."
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
LEGION HEAD ASKS AID
FOR 10000 WOUNDED
Incapacitated Veterans Giuen
Poor Treatment, Is Charge.

BosToN. Nov. IA call to the ma
ton to remember It's wounded OF the
world war. 10000 Of whom still live.
MANNED in mind or body and 10 a great
extent forgotten" was sounded to-day
by Fred w. Galfraith Of Cincinnati. ma
tional commander OF the American Le-
gion. who came here for Armistice Day
exercises. He asserted that hospital Ia :
cilities for the wounded veterans were
entirely inadequate" adding, III there
is adequate treatment being given these
broken boys at any hospital have yet
TO see It,"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
TRANSATLANTIC filters
RECEIVE NAVY AWARD
Crew Of Seop'ane NC-4 Get
High Honors.

PENSACOLA. Nov. 11.--Tho crew OF the
" ca, first seaplane TO make the trans
atlantic flight. now stationed at the
naval air ste tion here. were among the
recipients to-day OF naval honors.
Lieut.. Commander Albert G. Read,
who commanded the ship, received n
distinguished service medal. while Lieut..
= q. Rodd his redo officer I'm the
flight. and Chief Machinist's Mate H. G.
Rhoads, who handled the motors, re-
celved navy crosses.
Capt. IT. II .Chrsty comniandant
~ tho station. who commanded vessels
in European waters during the war. also
was awarded the medal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
554, 900 Victory Medals
Issued; More Going Out

WASHINGTON, Nov. IL
Approximately $4,000 Vic
tory medals had been issued by
the War Department up to last
night. All applications had been
filled, but to-day's mail brought
requests for 5000 more. APP
plication for 10000 medals had
been received by the Depart
ment in the three days ending
last night, showing a notable in
crease in the demand as the
second anniversary of the armis-
tice approached. The normal
demand for Victory medals, it
was said, had averaged from
5000 to $4,000 every three days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
ARMISTICE DAY IN CANADA.
special Celebration ny Governor.
General I'm Toronto.

ToRoNro. Ont, Nov 1.-Two minutes
az noon devoted TO silent tribute TO Cam
ada's dead in The world war were fol-
lowed throughout the Dominion to-day
by armlstice celebrations In the larger
towns and cities
The aforementioned and the Duchess
Of Devonshire. who are visiting In To-
ronto, attended a special service at ST.
Paul's Anglican Church. There also was
great open air service during tho noon
hour In front OF the City Hall
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-12
VETERANS In PARADES
Churches Hold Special Ser
vices and American lie.
giOn Has Exercises.
CELEBRATION UNOFFICIAL
Navy Cross Is Awarded to
Heroes Whose Deeds Took
Place on the Ocean.

Nationwide observance OF the second
anniversary of the signing Of the
armistice began promptly yesterday at
the stroke of IL o'clock. There was no
general holiday. Shops kept open. the
business of the courts ran on as usual,
except for brief pauses while attor-
neys and Judges paid tribute to the
service performed overseas and to the
dead.
There were parades: old uniforms
were donned; Generals and Admirals
went out to review their men and
fieets; the churches held special ser
vices. 1t was unofficial. but the day
was thoroughly and thoughtfully OBJ
served.
The activities were spasmodic after
the first brief flash of enthusiasm as
the hour Of II sounded. The coun-
try paused, reflected. then went about
it's business until late in the afternoon.
Many pilgrimages we're made to ceme-
teries. where the graves OF heroes were
bedecked. In the evening citizens gem
orally Joined with American Legion
men In observances.
rare events Of nation in peace time
took place at Camp Dix before Gen.
Pershing. And 1t was the First Divis-
ion! Twelve thousand men, marching
without arms.
Navy HOnOrs It's Heroes.
The navy honored It's heroes after
many months of delay. Many battle
shin commanders and less exalted sea-
men received the new Navy Cross, an
insignia that ranks with the Distiri
guished Service Cross of the military
forces. The Navy Medal OF Honor was
awarded In rare cases
In this city memorial masses were
said, q regiment Of negro troops--the
old Fifteenth nfantry-paraded. and
American Legion men planted trees In
Madison Square Park, each tree a me-
mortal to a departed comrade.
A mass meeting was he'd In the
Cathedral o. ST. John the Divine to plead
for aid for Armenia, and Jcsephus
Daniels. Secretary of the Navy, sent
message: THE heart of America Is with
Armenia"
Fifty wounded soldiers from the Fox
Hills Hospital--the only ones able 20
ieaye the hospital--were entertained a.
tie Sixty-nnth Regiment Armory la'-
night The other patients saw motor
PICTURES supplied through the American
Red Cross. That and the swapping o.
oil battle yarns was their armisa;e
osy.
princeton University students took
.,eir reserve officers school equipment
,,lt Of storage and fought each other In
Red and "B'ue'' armies. The Blues
,yon. defending the town successfully
Machine guns with blanks were used ~
both sides.