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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
Gen. WOOD MAY
QUIT ARMY POST
Question Brought to Issue by
Borah'S Letter Demanding
Peace Treaty Views.


i
4 Washington, Jan. sf.--H. n. 81
Senator William E. Borah's letter 10
| Gen. Leonard Wood demanding that
the latter put himself on record al ID
how. he stood on The treaty OF ver.
snilles and thesleaguN on nations mnv,
with an accumulation og other things,
cause the generalfo unit the army.
At the beginning az Gen. Woods
campaign for the presidency. the
auestion arose as % whether ne should
resign his post as commander of thu
central department and, for the tinae
being II was settled BY. Secretary cl
War Bakers categorical Affirmation
that tho generals resignation wax Yn
Ino wise essential
Since that time. however Gen.
Wood has felt somnwhat cramn6d. II
rs said, Ia his position as ofiicer In
the army and an nctlve candidate
for the presidency OF the tinted
states.
So next Monday, III Chicago, at the
Congress hotel. ho win confer with
his managers and reach definite de-
clsion as 10 what he win do.
He and some of his friends are said
to feel that. under existing circum-
stances, he cannot come out, fat
footedly, fairly and squarely IN the
open IN nll the question which he win
be called upon TO answer without
running risks OF embarrassment
Others OF his hackers point out that
history recounts more than one In
stance OF American army command
ers running for the presidency with
out rendering their resignntions. and
insist that he will merely be follow
ing tradition IL he chooses TO do the
same thing. In this opinion they
have the backing OF the secretary OF
war.
Nevertheless and Notwithstanding
the Issue OF resignation or not. Il is
again on tapis and the conference to
be held IN Chicago day after tomor-
row VIII settle II one way or another |
Present VIII he Col William n, |
Proctor. OF Cincinnati. who Is direet- |
ing Gen. Woods campaign; X, j. |
McGraw, Of Oklahoma, his manager |
In the southwest: Norman j. Could |
eastern manager, and probably Sem |
ntor George Ii. Moscs, OF New Hautp@ |
shire, though n conflicting date may |
him attending. Gen. Wood |
himself win be present unless the
present program is altered.
AT this conference the question ot
whether Gen, Wood win, or win not
retire from the army. win not be the
only important matter up for dis
cussion. Tho generals boom has
grown TO such proportions. II II said,
that II Is new nnoeksary tn settle
VARIOUS question 0f policy and give
Thea kranralan ia own npmiatakRbIe
0ri6nt tptlQis ulla lnkfpr hNsinaFa win
prohAhiy come ui hfst, ana After III
the decision ns 10 whether II win be
necessary or advisable for their can
dldate TO withdraw from the army.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
BULLET WOUND
In HEAD FATAL
John Hale, Farmer, Dies al
0olteWah Home Fri
day Night.

John Hale, weiI.known farmer,
residing about four miles beyond
oolsswah, died from bullet wound
through his right temple at his home
horne tesr Qoitswsh iats night. Corr
oner Jack p' penohus and memhors Of
tht Nherid's force called 70 Colte-
Mah ko lnvsstiuate ths case, found il
d Very peculiar niae.
The huthprlfiea were informed that
six or seven poohie were In the room
with Hale ana 40 one heard the shot
which ended his life. The indications,
Il was said, point 70 murder.
Lawrence and Charley Hale, aged
16 and IA. sons of the deceased. and
Sebel Cochran, d girl. warc an three
brought to tho county Jail here f0r iii.
vestlgation In connection with the
crime.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31

Mrs. Cora M. Spiker Defends Husbands Indis.
cretion, and His Brother Offers to
Marry the "Other Girl IS

New York. Jan. SD. N. SIR
Miss Emily Knowles, an English girl
| and her S-months- old baby are held
at Ellis Island today ana immigra-
ton authorities declare they must
be sent back TO England because the
mother is classed. under the immi.
grafton laws, as 'immoral,' Mrs
Cora NJ. Spiker. of Baltimore, is re-
sisting the deportation order OF the
immigration officials She declares
she knows that her husband, Perley
r. Skier, is the father of Miss
Knowles child. but says that she
wishes to adopt the infant and that
she knows the morals of both ME*S
Knowles and Mr. Spiker are "abovp
reproach,"
Guy Spiker a brother OF PERKY
Spiker, has come forward and made
an affidavit of his willingness to
marry Miss Knowles and throw the
cloak of protection about her.
And in the foregoing three para
graphs are set forth the facts in the
most amazing instance of the "eterT
nal triangle" that immigration auA
thorities here have ever had pre-
sented to them.
tie HDluNiPll Va ~ II hbM w ~
the department of labor at Washing
ton.
Miss Knowles. according TO an afil%'
davit filed by Mrs. Spiker, came -
America with funds supplied by trs.a
SpilSer after she had learned OF her
husbands relations with the Engllsh0
girl. Spiker and the girl becamaa
acquainted while he was n student.
aviator at a training camp in Eng-s
land Il have been thoroughly in-5
formed Of all the conditions OF my
husbands friendship with Miss
Knowles" says Mrs Spiker's affi-
davit. ! know the moral character|
and tendencies of my husband, and N
know them to be above reproacht
Miss Knowles is not immoral under
the rules laid down in the immigra-
tion laws She is loveable, gentlet
refined girl. l would welcome her in|
my home"
An affidavit fled by Perley Spiker
beRs that he be allowed TO adopt tho
child, stating that he is earning $500
per week.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
DISAGREE OVER
FOODLOAN BILL
Hoke Smith Leads Opposition
to Any Further U. S. Aid
for Europe.

Washington, Jan. 31.--(A. P.)--
Sharp disagreement as to authorizing
loans to Poland, Austria and Armenia
for food relief developed at the con-
ference today between republican
members of the house ways and
means committee and the republican
legislative steering committee. At
the same time opposition to further
credits to any European country was
expressed in the senate.
Senator Hoke Smith, democrat, of
Georgia, started the debate by put
ting into the record a compilation
showing that foreign governments
owe the United States $275,00O,0 900 in
accrued interest alone. This should
answer the contention, he said, that
the American government has done
nothing for Europe
Another democrat. Senator Walsh,
of Montana, said some of the debtor
nations were spending stupendous
sums in military and naval prepara-
tions, and Senator Phelan, democrat.
of California, declared he was against
further credits because the United
States by not ratifying the peace
treaty had failed to establish the new
world order it proposed, and Europe
was being rehabilitated by American
money on the same old obnoxious
basis. Senator Phelan said Euro
pean nations, and particularly Eng
land, were using money owed to the
United States to extend oil interests
throughout the world. * M
The United states fs importing
petroleum." said the senator. "and
when we try TO extend our interests
and increase our supply we are told
England is here first Why should
we indulge her in the payment of in
terest on money we have loaned her
when that interest, withheld, is be-
ing used to develop raw materials
that probably. will be the deciding
factor in that ultimate conflict that
will determine the commercial su-
Of the world?"
Agreement Reached.
An agseement was reached today
by the house ways and means COM
mittee to recommend passage of leg
lslation authorizing new government
loans of $50,000,000 to Poland, Aus
tria and Armenia for food relief. All |
committeeman, however, were not |
present, and some democratic men,
bers reserved the right when the bill |
is before the house to propose an in
crease to $125,000.000, the sum ap-
proved by treasury officials.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
MAY VOLUNTARILY
EMBRACE BOLSHEVISM

The Hague. Jan. 9l.--Oormany may
voluntarily embrace bolshcvam the gov-
ernment retiring as tho karolyi regime
did Hungary. before Bella Kun ana the
communist came into power. according
to adyices received here from Berlin
today Leaders among the reaction
aries are quoted ns saying,
"Iet the people have their bolshe-
visit Ming and get cured OF 'redism' aud
if national bankruptcy comes the hol-
sheyikE viii have 10 accept tho odium
for H."
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
NEW ZEST TO ELECTION

London, Jan. 31.---The Paisley by
election on which the country's pollti-
cal attention is being centered, owing
to the fact that Herbert II. Asqulth,
former prime minister. Is candidate,
is assuming new interest through tho
introduction of distinguished women
speakers. Lady Bonham- Carter, (Vio-
let Asquith). has proved such an ef-
fective speaker on behalf of her faith
er's candidacy that Lady Astor. NJ.
F.. has now been summoned to support
the unionistic campaign.
Not to be outdone the laborites have
called upon the Countess of Warwick,
and Il is reported Mrs Philip Snow
den. wife OF one OF the labor leaders. is
to be added to the list of socialist
speakers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
LABOR WILL PROTEST

Albany. n Y. Jan. ai.-Iabor organ
izntlonR representative of practically
every city In the state VIII meet here
this afternoon 10 protest the suspon-
sion OF the FIVE socialist nsEomblymen.
INVESTIGATION Of whom Will take up Of
least another weeks time Of the nEsem-
bly, judiciary committee.
Three Syracuse socialists. Chns. w.
Si"en. Frank l., Preston and William
Hotzo. recently convicted under the
espionage law by federal prosecution.
viii be on hand Tuesday morning when
the hearings IN the inquiry are re-
sumed. They have been called 20
testify for the state.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
ITALIAN PAPER TELLS OF
WILSON-CELLERE AFFAIR

Rome. jan. f.-publication Of tho
activities Of the late Count v Macchi
hi Ceilcrc. former Italian amba saador
at Washington. has been begun by tho
Glornalc D'itniin which In tudhys
Issue takes up relations between the
late ambassador and President Wilson.
Count Ccllero lH quoted as making the
following statement:
"PrcHldcHt Wilson from Tho beginning
Of the conflict felt II would give him
opportunity to transform the United
states FROM an induotrlul To a COM
mercinl power and 10 shape European
markets with view 20 securing con-
troll OF them. He thought 10 attain
this conquest by imposing peace on the
belllgcrcnts but Germany with her OBJ
stlnHto pruvocations dragged him into
the war with u hope that she might be
como arhitcr when peace finally came"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
SPEAKERS TO STUMP
STATE FOR GOOD ROADS

Montgomery. Ala, Jan. a1.-With
the approach of the time for holding
an election to determine whether Ala
bama shall issue $225, 900, 900 in bonds
for the improvement of it's public
roads much enthusiasm is being
manifested by good roads advocates
over the state.
Prominent speakers from here are
stumpng all sections of the state in
behalf Of the issue, which will be
voted upon Feb. 16. The bonds, II
issued, will be paid with automobile
licenses, the issuance of which will
necessltate an amendment to, the
constitution.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
Three Trains Red Cross
Workers Leave Siberia

VladivostolS, Jan. 2s,--(Delayed A.
P.)--Three trains of Red Cross work
ers, including 100 women. are on their
way to Vladivostok, the flrst Icing
due to arrive soon. The second 10 at
Harhin and the third'a at Chlta- All
the women personnel of the Rad
Cross win be sent from siberia oN Ne
earliest sailing transports.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
EXCLUDED ENLISTED MEN
FROM RECEIVING D. S. M.

washington. Jan. ALA ruling by
the war department specifically ex-
eluded enlisted mon from distinguished
service medal award. ilrlv-Gen. Rob-
ert Davis. president Of the American
Expeditionary Force Award board said
Friday before the house sub-commit-
tee which began hearings IN its in
vestlgntlon Of the army's distribution
OF war decorations, Suggestions that
enlisted men he included, no said, were
made from headquarters OF the Ameri-
can oxpedltionary forces but cahled In
structlons from the department were
that enlisted men were ineligible for
such awards and that tho order of merit
formerly the equivalent Of the medal
for the enlisted personnel could not
longer be revived
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
FINAL AGREEMENT FOR
DISSOLUTION REACHED

Washington. Jan. si.--rinal agrees
ment for the dissolution OF the un-
related businesses OF the FIVE large
packers has been reached and a cour
decree viii be entered early ne4
week. II was announced at the de
part OF justice this afternoon.
Atty Gen. Palmer will make a
statement as To the final agreement
next week and win announce the city
In which the decree will be entered.
ID WIS stated
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31

chairman of primary committee
winch. together with the chairman.
was TO provide rules and regulations
governing the election of March 26
chairman Shepherd announced this
committee as follows: Arch Norman.
Siyde Carson, Eugene Bryan. John
Dickert. Jeff Davis. DR.. a. r. Gross and
Tom bandress. This committee held its
hrst meeting upon adjournment of the
main committee. After the selection Of
the primary committee the executive
committee then went into execution Of
its well-laid plans.
Before adjournment the emily real
genuine harmony exhibited at the COM
Hittee was the welcoming Of the ex-
ecutive committee Of the territory for
merly James county. Ed Robinson. for
mer chairman of the James county
committee, was made ice-chairman
Of the Hamilton county committee
Frank S. Garden was called on to vel
Come the new members and he did so IN
an eloquent address. Mr.. Garden ad-
dressed the committee as fellow sin
ners. In so much as Foster V. Brown
bad so characterized the democratic
party However. Mr.. Garden was forc-
ibie In his arguments why the demo-
cratic party should be called anything
else but the party Of sinners" His
speech was roundly appiauded.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
AMERICAN INVESTORS
BUY FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Washington, Jan. sl,--Morc than
$4,000, ,000,O00 of foreign securities
have been sold TO American investors
since May 4. 1914, according to n re-
port today OF the treasury depart
ment In response TO n senate resolu-
tion.
or this amount approximately ST.
b00.0o0,000 were offered by tho gov
ernment of Great Britain and Ire
land. The department in making the
report says the figures are not otii
cial. having been obtained from pri-
vato sources.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
ACCUSED MAN IN DANGER

Jackson, Miss. Jan. 3l.--Fear that
the defendant might meet with violence
prevented the preliminary trial OF n.
w. Fay. proprietor OF Capitol street
restaurant. charged with crlminally at
tacking four little white girls.
The trial was scheduled 60 take place
before Justice u. T.. Frantz NJ ?
o'clock this mornng.~eAt the appointed
hour the district attorney and county
attorney stated that they did not be-
lieve u would be safe 20 take the pris-
oner out OF the county Jail.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
COAL SHORTAGE SERIOUS

ChaTleston. ". Va, Jan. 31.-Coal
operators associations of West Vir-
ginia announced today they you'd np-
point traffic managers Immediately 10
study the car shortage problem which
Is declared to be serious in this state
The managers will endeavor TO de-
termine the cause OF the shortage and
work for remedial action.
The car supply In southern West Vir-
ginia fields dropped as low as % per
cent OF normal this week. according
to statement from the New River
Operators association.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
TWO CASES FROM
HAMILTON DECIDED

Nashville, Jan. 31.-(Special.l--
Tho supreme court today handed
down opinions In the following cases
from Hamilton county:
Bentley Darst Coal Co. vs. Chatta-
nooga Gas Co.: affirmed.
Mechanics Bank and Trust Co. VS..
Herbert Bushnell; reversed.
The court of civil appeals also
handed down opinions No decisions
of statewide importance were de-
cided by either court, Davidson
county cases featuring those of the
court of appeals.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31

No Liquor For
"FIu" Victims
No instructions Received Here
to Release Contraband
Stock of Whisky.

No liquor held in custody here ant
elsewhere in the eastern district ot
Tennessee under the jurisdiction Of
Judge Z. I. Sanford federal judge
has been released for distribution
among hospitals and homes where
patients are suffering rrom pneu-
monia or influenza.
In Chicago and number of other
places district judges, acting on in
structions from Washington, have
signed orders releasing confiscated
whisky for use in hospitals. Satur-
day Deputy Marshal Fred w. Hill
stated that he had received no in
structions from Marshal Parks wor-
ley to this effect.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
U. S. AID FOR HUNGARY

Copenhagen. Jan. 3i.-A budapest
dispatch today quotes the newspaper
Szozat. OF that city. a. stating u un-
derHtands that Brig Gen. Harry n.
Bandholtx. u. =, A.. American mill
tary representative Ia Hudapcsf. has
offered 10 Premier Huszar the support
~ America for the Hungarian peace
delegation"
The newspn per adds that Gen Rand.
holtz will accompany the Hungarian
delegation when u returns TO France
md give 10 tho peace conference "a re-
purf of the impression he has received
of fhe situation during his stay IN Hun
gerry
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
MEXICAN SHOT BY U.S..
NEGRO SOLDIERS DIES

~ paso, Tex, Jan. at.--Isidro Du-
ran, "A Mexican cowboy, reported shot
by American negro soldiers near Pa
Tomas, Mexico. several day ago. died
In hospital nj Columbus N. NJ.
yesterday. Alberto Sandoval, acting
consul general for Mexico at III Paso,
announced today. Sandoyal said four
negro soldiers are held at Columbus
pending an investigation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
TRAFFIC INTERCEPTED

Roanoke. Va. Jan. 9i.--F'reight trafiic
was suspended on the main line OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad west OF
Walton. Va, this morning end paHsen-
ger traffic was dlsarrnnged on account
OF the parting OF the bridge over New
river. just east OF New river tunnel.
near Pepper. Va.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
CONFIRM NOMINATIONS

Washington, Jan sl,--The nominal
tionE of David r. Houston. now Hecrp-
tary OF agriculture, 10 be secretary OF
the treasury. and OF y. T. Meredith ot
culture, were confirmed unanimously
today by the senate.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
CAN'T MEET ALLIED TERMS

/ Basle. Jan. 3i.-Because OF the al
legged impossibillty OF insuring the ex-
ecution OF its orders for the surrender
Of Germans accused OF violation OF the
laws Of war by the allies. the German
government will resign II the entente
powers insist upon their delivery. nc-
cordinE to the Nachrchten ef this
city. which says u, has received its
Information from a reliable source.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31

Red Cross volunteers are being re-
efAlted TO remain here TO direct the
distribution 90 civilian refugees Of the
s3.0o0000 worth OF supplies on hand,
and also to care for 300 children here,
whose homes are In Petrokrad, and
Who have been cared Cor BY Amer
Il ill., SINCE they were aonk ~ Siberia
.geansc of tho food scAfelts wv l1uroe
pean Russia.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
KoLcHAK HolsTED ON
SOLDIERS BAYONETS

London. Jan. 31.-(A. P0--
The Moscow Wireless service
today transmitted an extract
from an article from tho ofii-
cial bolshevik organ, Pravda,
stating: "Only few days ago
Supreme Ruler Kolchak was
hoisted on his soldiers bayo-
nets"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
BUYING VAST AMOUNTS
OF MILITARY MATERIAL

Washington. Jan. si,---Vast ex-
penditures for military purposes are
being made by Great Britain, France
and other nations associated with the
United States In the world war, while
they profess 10 be even unable to pay
the interest on the billion loaned by
this country, IL was claimed by SEN
ator walsh, democrat, Of Montana, In
the senate this afternoon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31

Seems like. somehow. Martin F1em-
ing. you sort O always understand.
and are ever ready TO give a helping
hand. And now that you are sick.
we know that lie upon His throne
will show 20 you the mercy that 10
others sou have shown.
The weather? Fair tonight and
sunday: no decided change In tenn
pcrature-
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
TONS OF FREIGHT TIED UP

Mobile. Ala. San. ai.--Morc than
i0.000 tons OF freight Is tied IN az the
port OF Mobile. Warehouses are dlled
aud 800 loaded cars are In local railroad
yards awaiting shipment TO Havana
and other Cuban ports.
So great has become the demand for
space that the city has been called on
10 allow the steamship companies 20
use part of the municipal wharves. More
than twenty steamers are tied up at
Havanah on account Of the strike OF
longshoremen.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
FAIR, SAYS BILLY 'POSSUM

We miss you.
Martin Fleming;
we miss your
Drawn and brain.
We miss the
sunshine Of your
smile W hlc %
drives away the
rain. We miss
your tender mcr-
Cyt we miss your
loving care; we
miss your coun
sci and advice
which Is always
on the Fuuarp.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
PERSHING TELLS HIS PLAN
Urges Cadet Establishment
Free of Militarism.

Phoenix. Ariz.. Jan 31.-Urging main
tenance of a cadet military establish
ment that will be entirely from all
taint OF militarism but afford a foun-
cation for great army that might be
neeoed some time In the future, Gen.
Fershing last night at a dinner here
described his plan of preparedness The
general advocated a six months mill
taIy course for all male students.
Inc time may come, Gen. Pershing
said' when the country will be called
upon to face a great enemy and when
~ VIII not have n trained army of al
nes 10 hold the enemy in check while
the Americans learn the game of war.
ten. Pershing and his staff are at
Iucson today. where the general will
dedicate memorial fountain at the
University of Arizona
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
OREGON HAS NEW PARTY

Salem. Ore. Jan Organization Of
new political party to be known as
che Land and Labor league OF Oregon.
was completed yesterday by r. con-
ventlon OF representatives OF farmers
and labor organizations Of the state
which has been la session here for
three DAYS.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-01-31
REARGUE CHOCTAW CASE

Washington. Jan. 3l.-Thc supreme
court Friday ordered rearEuments on
Apri II in appeals brought from court
~ claims DEGREES diHmisainE claims for
assistance in establishing in the Choc-
taw tribunal. citizenship Of Mississippi
Chocinwa who had failed % 20 10 In
dian territory 10 participate ln their
tribal aiiotmrnff
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POLITICALLY MUM"

chicago. Jan 81-fien Leonard
Wood. who reached here today from
Louisville. was politically mum" He
declined 70 discuss reports from Wash
igton that following conference with
his political advisers here Monday. he
might resign from the army To- order 10
devote an 81 his time TO his candidacy
for president