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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
WAR GRIMES COURT
FREESLT. NEUMANN
FIRST IMPORTANT CASE TO be
TRIED GOES AGAINST THE
ALLIED NATIONS.
"ACTING UNDER ORDERS"
Lieut.. Neumann, Whose Submarine
Sank Allied Hospital ship, IL 40
qultted-Wllhelmn or Tlrpitx
Ordered Action.

Leipsic.-The entente officials who
expected the German submarine policy
in the war to be passed upon in its
broader aspects by the high court in
session here for the trial Of persons
charged with war crimes, when it
dealt with the cause of Lieut.. Karl
Neumann, charged with the sinking Of
the hospital ship Dover Castle by the
German submarine which he COM
manded, were bitterly disappointed.
Lieut.. Neumann was acquitted after
hearing of his case before the court,
and through the manner in which the
issue was handled by the judicial body
the only point at issue was whether he
carried out his orders.
Proof was brought to the courts sat
isfaction that the lieutenant had acted
clearly within the instructions given
him by his superiors and he was speed
lily exonerated from criminality under
this construction of the case. Whether
Emperor William, Admiral Won Tirpitz
or other German officials who had a
hand in inaugurating the ruthless sub
marine policy were crimlnally respon
sible was not touched upon.
AS the submarine commanders who
sank the Lusitania and hundreds Of
other entente ships probably can shield
themselves as Neumann did behind
their orders, 1t was commented in en-
tente quarters, there is apparently
slight chance of securing the inflictior
of punishment upon these submarine
officers.
This trial closed the British cases
SO far as they are at present ready fol
presentment. These cases proved dis
appointing to most Of the entente OBJ
servers, whose criticism has been that
tht cases are poorly selected and bad
ly supported by evidence.
Entente citizens who attended the
trials have generally expressed them
selves as regarding the German cour
as a dignified and reasonable body.
The presiding officer of the cour
after announcing Neumann's acquitta
with costs against the German gov
eminent, said that all civilized ma
lions recognized the principle that {
subordinate is covered by the order
of his superiors He said that the &C
cused had carried out orders withou
in any way exceeding them and tina
there was nothing to prove that hi
had been guilty of particular cruelt!
as alleged in the allies accusation. HI
acted as he had to act, the judge salt
and in the opinion Of the court Their
was not the slightest doubt that hi
orders were justified.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

Berlin.-The ability Of the Wirth
government now to hand over in real
cash installments ION account" Of the
indemnity is due to DR.. Wirth's per-
sonal far-sighted policy as minister Of
finance. The 20O,O0O,OOO gold marks
now in the hands of the federal re-
serve is only part of the resources
the German minister Of finance began
to collect by the purchase Of foreign
securities soon after the armistice.
They realized they would have to pay
an indemnity some day.
DR.. Wirth has been carefully con.
cealing his plan, but now he is con-
WINGED that the time has come to con.
firm Germany's good will by deeds
expressed in dollars and cents. The
leaders Of industry, commerce and sci
ence are putting their heads together
to discuss the new situation resulting
from the governments promise to full
fill the demands of the allies ulti'
matum.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
s6OO,OOO,0OO CUT
IN PAYROLL ASKED
RAILROAD MANAGERS DEMAND
THE LABOR BOARD GIVE STILL
FURTHER REDUCTION.
OPPOSE "OVERTIME" PAY
Spokesman for Roads Ask Pro Rata
Payment BE observation-disclosures
Increased Wages Of Last Year
Be Wiped Out.

Chicago.-Demanding that the entire
wage increase granted all railroad en-
ployes in the country by the railroad
labor boards wage award OF July,
1910, be wiped out, more than $50 rail.
roads appeared before the board with
renewed petitions for more wage re-
auctions.
Some railroads demanded reduc-
lions of a flat 20 per cent cut for
all employees, while others merely de-
clared that every basis for last years
increase had disappeared and that 1t
now was time to restore the wage
schedules of April 80, 1920, prior to
application of the $6OO,OOO,OOO wage
award.
Two new propositions appeared In
the course Of the testimony presented
by railroad representative. John G.
Walber, representing "a eastern car
rIers, told the board that time and
one-half pay for overtime in freight
and yard train service should be abol'
ished and that a schedule of wages
for the entire country was discrimina'
tory and "a serious violation Of eco
nomic laws"
1.-THE principle Of time and hall
TOR overtime cannot be fairly applied
where the regulation Of hours Is be-
yond the control of the employer
Walber said. ut is wrong and IN
equitable. We propose prorata pay
ment for overtime"
Mr.. Walber offered programme Of
proposed wage scale application based
on the rate regions established by the
Interstate Commerce Commission as
an alternative for standardized wage
schedules.
]. w. Higgins, who spoke in be
half of 66 western roads, told the
board plainly that the roads were moi
satisfied with the reductions granted
by its decision of June and demand
ed that the increases Of last year bt
entirely wiped out.
Frank H. Alfred, president OF the
Pere Marquette Railway, was inter
rupted by series Of inquiries by L
e. Sheppard, president of the Order O
Railway Conductors, while before thu
board.
Have you private carr" asket
Mr.. Sheppard.
There are two private cars on oul
system" replied Mr.. Alfred, lone o.
| them about 20 years old. Recently
had this old car refitted and my last
trip to Chicago was the first I made
in it,"
"How much did it cost to fix it up?'
asked Mr.. SHEPPARD
mot over $1,000" was the reply.
"Has there been any reduction in
| the salaries of the officials Of the
Pere Marquette?" Mr.. Sheppard asked
"No," answered Mr.. Alfred, 1--WE were
waiting until the decision of the labor
board as to the employees wages be
fore any action"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
SET IMMIGRATION RULES.

American Consular Agents Told How
Many May Enter y. 8.
Washington. American consular
officers overseas have been furnished
by the state department with official
department of labor reports showing
the exact number Of immigrants that
may enter the United States from the
various European countries during the
life of the immigration restriction bill.
which has become effective. The
quotas were made public by the state
department. They have BEEN published
previously on announcement from the
department of labor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

Paris.-The council Of ambassadors
sent a letter, signed by Premier
BRAND, to the German embassy, TAX
ing cognizance OK Sae good will Of the
German government in its efforts to
fulfill its undertakings under the peace
treaty. In the letter the council grants
Germany delay until Sept. 30 for the
transformation of the Diesel motors
from submarine use to civilian In
dustry.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Mallory Line Resumes.

Tampa, Fla.-Regular service be-
tween New York, Tampa, Mobile and
New Orleans will be resumed by the
Mallory Line Immediately, according
to advices received in local shipping
circles. Sailings were discontinued
some time ago because of the marine
workers strike.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
WHEAT ACREAGE GROWS.

Approximately 100000 Acres VII
BE Harvested In Kansas.
Topeka, Kas.-Approximately 10000
900 acres of wheat will be harvested
in Kansas this year, ]. G. Mohler, seq
rotary of the state board Of agricult
ure, estimated. This is 100000 acre
more than estimated In the board
report Of May 20, which was based 81
incomplete assessors returns on th|
first Of March.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
WILL SELL MASS METALS.
To Auction $4,000 Pounds, Containing
Much Platinum, at Jacksonville.

Washington. = More than $4,000
pounds of mass metals held in the sur
plus ordnance stores of the army, and
containing platinum deposits esti-
mated to be worth $4,000, were offer.
ed for sale by the directors of sales.
The metal is stored at Old Hickory
Ordnance Reserve Depot, Jacksonville,
Tenn, and will be sold to the highest
bidders.
The director OF sales also announced
that the government-owned buildings
and improvements, Camp Joseph E.
Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla. will be
sold at public auction.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Make Rio Haul.

New Orleans.-Loot that must have
required large automobile or truck
to take 1t from the scene was stolen
from the warehouse of the Salem and
Kawaja Importing Company. The loot
consisted of about $4,000 worth Of
Oriental silks and Italian fancy work
and $500 in cash.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
DEATH TOLL IS ESQ
IN PUEBLO FLOOD
70 NOW ESTIMATED THAT NOT
OVER $50 LIVES WERE LOST
IN THE DISASTER.
HUGE RESERVOIR BREAKS
Survivors Worked FeVsriShly ResoW
Ina Bodies Of the Dead and
Planning Relief for the
Homeless.

Las Animas, Colo.-Four persons, ell
of them Mexicans, and three Of them
children, are known to be Dead and
many others are believed to have per-
ished by the overlooking OF the Ar
kansas river flooding this city.
Warning was received from LaJunta
to take to the hills, but the city was
virtually surrounded with water before
the warning could be passed around.
Many houses were washed into the
streets and some down the river.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
HALT PITrs1UReH FIRE.
Blaze Threatened Business District.
Loss About 100000.

Pittsburgh.-Fire Of unknown origin
starting in an office building in the
downtown section of Pittsburgh was
brought under control after the entire
fire department Of the city was called
to the scene. There was no loss of
life reported, but the damage was es-
timated at between 100000 and ST.
O00, 900.
For time the business district was
threatened. The Briggs Machinery
Company and other concerns, includ-
ing the Fairbanks Scale Company, the
Pittsburgh Office Equipment Company
and the New York Wall Paper Com.
pany, said their losses would total we'll
into $1,000,O00.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
NOT GUILTY OF TREASON.

Austrian Army Officers Acquitted In
Connection With Charles Attempt.
Vienna.-Maj. Gen. Joseph Hummel
formerly of the Austrian army, and IL
other ex-officers who were placed on
trial before special court here on the
charge of having committed treason In
connection with the recent attempt OF
former Emperor Charles to regain the
Hungarian throne, was acquitted.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Wa4nh fnr stnIan Art.

Washington.-Art dealers through.
out the United States are being warn
ed by the Swiss legation to be on the
watch for offerings of famous paint
ings recently stolen from the MUSEUM
platz. at Weimer, Germany.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
ALLIES APPLAUD
GERMAN EFFORTS
COUNCIL OF AMBASSADORS SEND
NOTE OF APPROVAL TO GER.
MAN EMBASSY.
BAVARIA DECIDES TO DIsARM
Promises to DIsband CIsIzens' Army
acknowledgement Cabinet Appar.
emily Determined to Carry Out
Treaty Obligations.

Munich, Bavaria.-The Bavarian Elm.
wohnerwehr, or citizens guard, has
decided to disarm voluntarily by June
80, under the terms of the allied ulti'
matum.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

PariA-Wine taken too soon after
the injection Of antityphoid serum has
caused the death Of several dozen re-
cruits Of the French 1921 class, accord
ing to charges made by the Paris week
" Les Orbits
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
EDUCATING coNvIcTs.
Two Learn to Read and Write in Six
Weeks.


Weeks.
Montgomery, Ala.-Great progress
in the work of teaching illiterate con
victs to rea1 and write has been re-
ported to the convict department by
J. C. Harrison, state chaplain and d.
rector of welfare work among convicts.
w. F. Feagin, state warden-general,
had on exhibition at the capitol let
tiers written by three convicts who
learned to read and write in six weeks
One convict wrote letter to Mr..
Feagin in which he said he could now
write letter to his wife and was
glad Of the opportunity given him by
the state.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Lloyd George lie IN.

London.-Premier Lloyd George is
suffering from a slight attack of ILL.,
ness, but it was declared that his con-
dition is entirely satisfactory. The
premier was taken down with chill
and his physician ordered him to rest
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Head Of vIadlvostok state,

v1adivostok. Officers OF Gen. Sen.
enoff, Cossack and auti-Bolshevi'
leader, proclaimed him supreme rule
OF the new state established at Vlad'
vistok recently by autl-Bolshev
forces.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

Kansas City.-Six bandits in a stolen
touring car held up John T. Mcclure,
manager of Electric Park, an amuse-
ment park here, and took $1,000 which
Mcclure was on his way to a bank to
deposit.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Mexican Revolt Ends.

Mexico City.-Small revolutionary
outbreaks in the state Of oaxaca have
been put down, according to informa-
ton received here. San Chez, grand
SON Of the Mexican liberator, was kill.
cd by rebels.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Nanue chanue for cIabo.

Nashville.-State Senator 3. M.
Clabo of Sevierville, under indictment
in this county on the charge Of &C
cepting q $500 bride during the recent
legislative session, was granted a
change Of venue to Williamson county.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
sixTY.DAY CLAUSE DROPPED.

House Passes Senate Bill Amending
Section Of Edge Act.
Washington.-The Senate bill au'
thorizing amendment Of a section Of
the Edge act authorizing foreign trade
corporations for export was passed by
the House. Under the present law rs
per cent of the subscribed capital
must be paid before the corporation
begins operation, the balance to DO
paid every so days in 10 per cent in
stallments. The amendment elimi-
mates the 60-day feature and requires
payment of the balance in Install
ments as requested by the directors,
subject to approval, however, Of the
federal reserve board.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Attack oamhllnn arlpa., !.

Washington. - Interstate transmits
sion by telegraph, telephone or mail
Of betting information would be pro-
hibited under bill introduced by Rep
resentative Sanders, democrat, Louis
lana.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

st. Louis.-In q raid on q still n
private home ST. Louis county offlcla
found q vat containing 400 barrels
mash. 1t was said to be the large
vat found In raids on private hOm|
here.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
Two Drown In Gulf,

Brownsville, Texas.-Alvin Theme
Is, San Benito, Texas, and Herman G..
Haas, of Blocmer, Wis, were drowned
in the Gulf of Mexico on the northern
and of Brazos Island.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09
VETERAN STOLE MILK.
Hero Of Four Battle Fronts Did Il to
Keep From Starving.

Kenosha, Wis.-Elmer Mowdy, who
served on four battle fronts in France
and who was wounded in the leg by
q shrapnel during the Marine battle,
was arraigned in municipal court for
stealing milk from the front porches.
Mowdy said he was guilty and that he
did it to keep from starving to death.
He said he was ready to go to jail.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

was beginning to recover from the
terrible disaster, the Skagway reser'
voir between Florence and Victor sud-
denly gave way and within an hour
the swollen torrent Of the Arkansas
river again inundated the outlying sec
tions Of the city.
The new flood did not develop So
riously, although the river rose sew
eraI feet in a short time.
Pueblo. Colo. - Flood survivors
worked feverishly rescuing bodies OF
the dead and planning relief for hun
dreds of homeless. The total dead re-
NAMED undetermined, but the author
tiles were hopeful the number would
not exceed ESQ, although some estl-
mates placed the dead at over 500.
Flood warnings were sounded ana
scores of people who had returned to
their homes we're forced to seek new
Ravens Of refuge. The business dis
trict was covered with from two TO-
three feet of water.
Military law is being strictly en-
forced. Twenty-Five men have been
arrested for looting. A Mexican, who
was caught looting, was shot by the
military. The military established a
headline at the waters edge. All per-
sons entering the flooded area must
have a pass.
Joseph M. DAILY, chief Of police, said
there was heavy loss of life in the
Grove section in the southwestern
portion of the city. Many foreigners
lived there. The school census shows
this district has more than 1000 chill
dren.
81 was in this section warning the
people" he said, "but they took the
warning lightly. But even while was
going from house to house the flood
bore down and I had difficulty in
escaping myself. l don't see how it
was possible for women and children
| In this area to have escaped"
Between 1000 and 5000 refugees
were being cared for. They were be-
ing given shelter in public buildings
and in homes that escaped damage.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

Crystal Springs.-Rev. w. B. Jones.
pastor in charge OF the Methodist
church here, returned from an extend
ed trip to indianapolis and other
points. He has been gone for about
a week.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1921-06-09

Wesson.-The first carload Of to-
matoes Of the season was shipped
from Wesson. Two carloads were
shipped from Beauregard. 1t Is said
the tomato crop will be short this sea-
son on account Of the black rot.
, 1921-08-31
Many Has Been
Seeking HOnors
Court Tourney

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 31.-The
championship cup to be competed for
at the United States lawn tennis sin
giles title tournament. beginning Fri
day Of next week at tho Germantown
Cricket club contains tho I'M OF
more ttle-hoiders than any trophy OF
the sort contested for in 40 'years
These cups, first offered in the carly
SOS. must be won three times for
permanent posse sdon. Richar1 Nor
ris Williams. II. and William NJ. John
ston already have won two legs On
the cup, and need but one moro vic
tory for permanent possession Vic
tory for either would mean a new
cup in 1922.
, 1921-08-31

Lefty" Dyer was on the mound for
rho wildcat visitors and as evidence
of how good no was going NV of
Cssperis heavy sluggers retired by
the strikcout route. Guy Hoffman.
Manager Arbogast's selection. started
out well but had hard time keeping
the ball out OF the Eroov He was
touched for 16 safe hits. Including a
liberal sprinkling Of doubles n one
homo IN.
Starting with Schinkers single in
tho second Laramie pushed two
scores across when Sorey hit a home
run on which jackson was injured in
trying to u down. Stumuix made
a pretty return OF the ball TO the in
field and. then collapsed. Tonneman
and Dyer then singled in a row but
they died on base when Countryman
went out Mcneil to Slattery.
Tonneman's single and Guests
double in the fifth inning gave Lara
mic another counter. In the i.tter
half Of the fifth the Refiners chaiked
up their only marker of the day. Stat
terry opened the inning with n single.
He was sacrificed TO second and
scored a moment later on Bostick's
single.
Countryman drew free transporta-
ton to open the eighth inning for
Laramie. Guest singled. Sells hit
one TO Mcneil. the ball striking his
Bore hand and making a fielding play
impossible. Schinkel singled with the
bases crowded and two men scored.
Wilson tripled IND two more men
scored. Heck was thrown out at
first. Sorey singled and Wilson
scored. That ended the hitting and
runs for the frame.
with Laramie going along in great
shape Manager Arbogast is prepar-
ing TO interrupt the winning streak
which has carried them along to vic
tory in most of their recent games.
The pitching selections TOR today in
all probability will be C. w. Jackson
for the Rchners and either Hill or
Thorburn for Laramier 1t is Hills
regular turn to w6.S but Manager
varnadore OF the visitors may switch
the sheet. In this manner Pickett.
the hurting ace of the visitors. will be
saved to oppose Dave Davenport the
day he starts for Casper.
1900
, 1921-08-31

has two or three times held Taylor's
giant bulk for nothing in winning ilu-
jitsu matches. viii stage the match
OF his life TO hold his honoz be-
cause Of his personal Antagonist to
Taylor.
While Taylor is away on his train.
ms campaign George Mcleod who In
promoting Tho event that will take
tho premier spor. honors OF the La.
Dor day fete. Is making pronarations
, 1921-08-31


for Casper.
ON the virtual eve " the start OF
the big event it is indicated that the
Casper attraction which is supple.
menting fairs and similnr attractions
as an annual event competing with
sr.slls- ;riSns Will be one OF the big,
gest fall events in the state.
Inquiries and entries are still pour
ing in. The individual queries for en-.
tries will augment the interest in the
competition with the big strings that
are being brought here by the Irwin
and Mccarthy events. Various fea-
lures that will be played at the state
fair at Douglas a week later are also
looking for bookings here.
Tickets are already on sale for the
event, and seasonal p~asteboards are
now available upon application at the
office OF the See Ben Realty company.
Demand for accommodations from sur.
rounding towns also is setting a pre-
cedent for general attraction Of events
staged in Casper.
, 1921-08-31
Child CHECKED To
Death With Toy

DENVER, Aug. s1-The mystery
or the death yesterday OF George Price,
t~wo-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
than Price. was solved today when
Deputy Coroner George Bostwick an.
nounced, after an autoasg. that the
child had choked to death on a toy
balloon. Half OF the balloon was
found lodged in the child's windpipc,
The child was found IN in IN street
yesterday afternoon and died in an
ambulance on the way TO the county
hospital.
, 1921-08-31
JOINS sOX.

CHICAGO. Aug. 31.-Verne Black
burn. a pitcher from South Haven.
Mich. reported to the White Sox to-
day. and Ted Blankenship. obtained
from Bonham. Texas. last week. re-
turned home. his arm being in bad
condition. lie will rejoin the club in
the spring.
, 1921-08-31
II LnsEs.

NEWPORT, r. 7, Aug. 3I.-rhc
doubles honors Of the womon's invi-
tation lawn tennis tournament yes.
terday were won by Miss Eleanor Goss
and Mrs. l.. f. Williams. when they
defeated Mrs. May Bundy and Mrs
Howard Cushing In straight sets IN
the nnal round. Score GO. a..
, 1921-08-31

With horses being put through the
preliminaries TO acqualnt them with
the race course which has been made
one Of the fastest half miles in the
state. feature performers getting in
shape to provide the thrills for The
crowds expected and other arrap-S.
ments in the final stage, the commit
tees in charge OF the events are look
ing forward in hopes that the event
viii be a real feature n attraction
, 1921-08-31

DETROIT. Aug. 21.-Walter Hagen
western open golf champion and Har-
~ Hampton. local professional. de-
foated George Duncan and Abe Mitch
ell, English experts. four and three
in a SO hole match here yesterday.
Hagen played a great game.
, 1921-08-31

DETROIT, Aug. 31.-Garfeld A.
Wood OF Detroit again broke a
worlds record for displacement speed
boats by driving his Baby Gar M 4
upeed of 44.2 miles an hour in win.
ming the third straight heat OF The
Wood-Fisher race here this afternoon
, 1921-08-31
Cincinnati Reds
Are Not for Sale

CINCINNATI. Aug. si.-August
Hermann. president OF the CincIn
natl National league club. said today
the Cincinnati Reds arc not for sale
TO George NJ. Conan or anyone else.
when he received a telegram today
from the theatrical manager and ac-
tor asking him to put n price on the
controlling interest OF the club.