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New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
NEUTRAL PRESS IN
ROLE OF CRITICS
Few Consider Berlin'S Offer In
spired by Philanthropy
REPLY CALLED EVASION
Lausanne Gazette Says 1t Is Not An
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Believes Ger
Occupied Territory.

Paris, Dec. 27. 11:35 p. m.-The
German reply to President Wilson's
note is regarded as an evasion by the
Lausanne Gazette. which says:
1.-The Berlin government pretends
to welcome President Wilson's ini-
tiative but it really evades answering
the American note as we'll as the
Swiss one. 1t suggests a conference
between the belligerents, a conference
held behind closed doors and at the
conclusion of which each of the ne
gotiators would be free to boast Of
extensive concessions made and ac-
cuse his adversary Of secret reserva-
lions and bad faith. What the ap-
peal of Washington and Berne is for
is the position in full daylight of
the objects of the war. but the OBJ
jects pursued being evidently con-
tanned in the motives of those who
let loose the war those m olives can
not help being made apparent 1t is
easy to see what a formidable indict-
ment they would form and why Ber-
lin and Vienna insist on discussing
peace on the basis Of the war map
and refuse to procedure which would
throw full light on the responsible
ity for the war;
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Dutch Press Sees Berlin Weaken.

DultIl SteS I0eEIIn weaken.
The Hague, Dec. 2S-The Telegraaf
says that the Central Powers are
grateful to President Wilson, which
lis comprehensive, inasmuch as their
idea of a durable peace is to arrange
terms SO as to avoid having to give
up the territory they have grasped."
The general feeling is perhaps best
expressed by the pacifist Neuws Van
Den Dag. which says:
mo one will be under any illusion
about a speedy meeting Of peace dele
gates at The Hague or elsewhere to
begin discussions, although the hope
remains that this mountain of talk
will bring forth more than a mouse
and that from now on the voice Of
peace will never moro be stilled
THE paper specu1ates as to
whether the British imperial con-
ference may possibly purposely have
been called at the end of February
because the Entente will then have
their terms ready.
The Calvinist organ Nederlander
calls attention to what it terms the
striking difference between the tone
of Germanys reply to President Will
son as compared with previous Ger
man notes to America. This change,
the Nederlander says gives the i'm
preston that Germany not only sim
cerely desires peace but also wishes
to avoid giving offense to America.
The Roman Catholic Tijd understands
from a diplomatic source that. dip
loma attic, and parliamentary forces at
the Hague are fairly optimistic re-
garding peace prospects.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Lee Breaches Plan to Have Federal
Commission to Sift Differences
ADAMSON LAW DISCUSSED
Railroads Decline to Aid Employees in
Defeat of Investigation Feature Of
Wilson's Program-Car Shortage
Hauled Over Goals

New York, Dec. 2S.-Creation Of a
federal commission to decide disputes
between railroads and their employees,
regardless of whether the United
: States supreme court may hold the
Adamson act constitutional, was the
suggestion which the chiefs Of the
four railway brotherhoods Indicated
today they might place before the con-
ference committee Of railroad man
ayers. Representative of the two
sides went into conference here to
discuss the Adamson Legislation and
p its effects.
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
discussing the idea before the confer
ence began, said
81 believe and a number of rail-
road managers agree, that the crea
ton of a federal commission Of eight
members, four representing the roads
land four the brotherhoods sitting as a
court of official adjudication, could
satisfactorily dispose Of grievances,
which might develop between the
roads and their employees.
Mr.. Lee would not say definitely
whether discussion today would CEN
, ter on the proposal.
Mr. Lee foresaW prospect of both
sides arriving at an am1cable under
standing as to the application Of the
Adamson act if upheld by the SUI
preme court but said that the brother
hoods would never consent to enact
: ment of federal legislation providing
for compulsory arbitration.
The railroads, it is understood, will
not draw the suit or permit any
thing to halt the decision of the court
It was said also that railroad man.
ayers would decline to enter into An
alliance with the unions in relation to
their support in the effort to defeat
President Wilson's proposed policy of
compulsory investigation of labor
disputes. The railroads also will de-
cline, 1t was stated, to cooperate in
any plan to have the Adamson law re-
pealed.
A possible outcome Of today's con-
ference was the appointment of joint
board to determine the operation OF
the law if it's constitutionality is es-
tablished.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Vienna Lauds Switzerland

Berlin, Dec. 81, via Londo|
sos a. n.-A Vienna despatcl
that the Austro-Hungarian q
ment today answered the Swid
by transmitting copy of the|
sent to President Wilson. A cd
message assured the HelvetiaI
eminent that the noble mindd
gestion of President Wilson md
thoroughly sympathetic rec(
from Austria-Hungary. The I'd
added that the -Hungaris|
eminent regarded the Swiss acI
supporting President Wilson as !
idence or the "noble and huma|
position which Switzerland, sin
beginning of the war, has man
toward all the belligerents."
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
French Press
Polite Refusal.

Paris, Dec. rs 5:45 a. m.-The
morning papers today are unanimous
in pronouncing the German answer to
President Wilson'S note polite re-
fusal to comply with his suggestions.
Germany" says the Matin, in
tentionally reverses the terms Of Pres
ident Wilson's note and requests rep
resentatives of the nations at war to
seat themselves at a conference table
and talk at random, without knowing
what they intend to say. She knows
the allies will never make peace on
the terms which she at present is dis
posed to offer, but during the period
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
BANDIT SHOOTS COMP ANTON
Fires at Conductor in Attempted
HoId-up of Street Car and Sends
His Pal to Death.

Toledo, Dec. 29.-One bandit was
killed by his companions during the
hoId-up Of a street car early today.
The dead man was Leo P. Wood, 81,
q paro1ed prisoner from Mansfield re-
formatory. Two shots were fired by
the other bandit at the conductor,
one of which accidentally struck
Wood. The affair took place in the
outskirts of the city. There were
no passengers on the car.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
PROMINENT MASON DIES.
Charles Billings Chapman Was P. G.
NJ. of Grand Council.

Norwich, Dec. 2S.-Charles Billings
Chapman, secretary and treasurer Of
the Chelsea Savings bank and prom
inent in local and state Masonic cir
cles, died at his home here today. He
was born at Ledyard May 7, 1850. He
was a grand master Of the grand
council of Connecticut, Royal and Sc
lect Masons. a trustee Of that organ
ization, and trustee of the grand
lodge, A. F. and M. and member of
the committee.
His wife and three children survive
him.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
ARGENTINE HARVEST FAILS.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Argentina's
grain harvest this year will be one of
the poorest the country ever has seen,
due to injury by drouth and locusts.
Consular reports received today said
the amount Of grain available for ex-
port this year will total not more
than one million tons. Normally two
and one half million tons are export
ed. Cereal prices in the republic are
the highest ever known.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
clyde LINER SAFE.
Ozama. Sought by Coast Guard, a
Block Island.

Block Island, Dec. 28.-The Clyde
line steamship Ozama, for which four
coast guard cutters had been search
ing along the New England coast,
anchored inside the breakWater here
today. Her coal supply was low but
the vessel apparently was unchanged
according to word brought shore.
It is believed she was blown to seas
in the storms of the past week.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Secs Nothing New in Reply.

Berne, via Paris, Dec %, II p. m.
The semi official Bund commenting
on Germany's reply to President Will
son says:
THE note conveys the impression
that the Central Powers are not dis
posed to listen to President Wilson's
suggestion and make public, before
conference, their conditions of peace.
Their answer is verify a repetition of
their first peace proposals made to the
,A1licS'
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
GIRLS WAGES INCREASED.

Winsted, Conn, Dec. 28.-An in
crease of ten per cent. in wages was
today offered girl operatives in the
factory Of the New England Pin COM
pany, on condition that they work SIS
hours a week. The offer was made
following a conference between Off
Gals and representatives of the en-
plOyeS. About 100 employees will re-
ceive the increase if the offer is ac-
cepted.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
CUTS HIS OWN THROAT.

Warehouse Point. Dec. 2S.-Samuel
NJ. Nutting. G. a department fore
man for years in local silk factory,
committed suicide at his home today
by cutting his throat. Poor heanh
is given as the cause. He was
native of northampton, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
1900 GIVEN WAGE INCREASE.

Shelton Dec. 28.-Sydney Slumen-
thai and company, makers of silk
goods today announced an increase in
wages, effective January l, to the more
than 1900 employees. This will be the
second increase in two years The ex-
act advance this time has not yet been
stated.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
DIES AFTER GOLDEN WEDDING

Canaan, Dec. 28.-Sheridan W.
Barnes, II years old, who yesterday
celebrated his golden wedding died at
his home here early today of heart
failure. He was a member of the
New England Lime company and a son
of Chas. w. Barnes, one of the pioneer
lime burners of the country. He is
survived by his wife and two sons.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Germany Answers Swiss.

Berlin, Dec. 27, via London,
30, sos a. m.-The German rep
the Swiss note was handed to|
Swiss minister today. It is onl
same lines as the reply to Pres
Wilson.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
PRESIDENT 60 YEARS OLD.

Washington Dec. 2S.-President
Wilson was 60 years old today. He
was the recipient Of many cOngratu-
latory messages from all parts of the
country and abroad. No special cele-
bration was planned for the day.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
FOOD TICKETS IN SWEDEN.

Copenhagen. Dec. 81, via London,
Dec. 2S.-A Stockholm despatch to
the Ekstrbladt says that bread and
flour tickets will be issued in Sweden
from Jan IL
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Page Confers With Sonnir1

Rome, via Paris, Dec. 27.
p. m.-United States AmbI
Page had a long interview
Baron Sonnino today in regd
President Wilson's note. He|
dated passages of the note Wild
the subject of controversy in ii
ian press and emphasized the 1
spirit which moved the presi(
address the belligerent powers.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
STEAMER BELIEVED SUNK.

London. Dec %, II a. m.--Lloyds
shipping agency announced that the
Swedish steamer Friega is believed to
have been sunk.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Rep1
tive Hut of Tennessee declarl
statement issued today that
nations should exert thei reffor|
cure the adoption in any peacl
that may be negotiated betwl
belligerept powers, of Il proI
for an international trade agd
congress. He announced his id
to introduce a resolution in thd
He believes such an agreenI
vital to the maintenance of II
relations between the powers
of the rivalry and bitter ed
strife in which relations and al
nation have been the chief wed
The congress-" said Mr..
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
Message Received
United States Not a
companied by Seer
Remarks, is Rept
From Washington
AMBASSADOR PAGE
EXPLAINS STAl
Gives Baron Sonnino Further In
nation Regarding President
sons Purpose in Asking BelIigerI
For Peace Transformers It'd
Asked to Take Action Against III
Wars of Future

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The of
text of Germany's reply to Presl
Wilson's peace note was received
early today. So far as was know
was unaccompanied by any q
communication and was said to Id
same as the unofficial text reed
Tuesday from Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28

CONTINUED On Tenth Page).
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-10
ROBERT A. BLAIR ANNOUNCES
HIS CANDIDACY
Bootlegglng, Gambling, Disorderly
Houses, Etc, Must StOp-The Lid
Must Go on and Stay On

To the Voters of Des Moines:
l have been requested several diff
ferent times to announce myself as
candidate for the City Council. l have
up to the present time refused to even
consider the idea, thinking that there
were plenty of better men for the posi-
ton, but it has been put up to me so
forcibly in the last few days that !
have finally consented.
The temperance organizations, to-
gether with the churches, have caused
enactment Of stringent liquor laws.
The legislature intended that these
laws should be enforced. The people
responsible for these laws should vote
only for the men who can enforce these
laws. In other words, If the law abid-
ing citizens fail to get together behind
the candidates who will enforce the
law, they are absolutely responsible If
men get into the Council who do not
favor the enforcement of these laws.
l understand both sides of this great
question. know how to deal with It,
I will have the counsel and advice Of
the men who believe in law enforce
ment. The people of Des Moines want
the laws enforced and to accomplish
this end must vote for men who will
fearlessly do it.
My only desire in being elected coun-
Gilman is to show the people Of Des
Moines that this city can be cleaned up
and kept clean.
/ can and will be nominated at the
primaries, March 18th II the temper
ance, church and law abiding people OF
Des Moines will get out, work and
vote for me. Will you do It?
Cordially yours,
R. A. BLAIR,
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chaplain; Mrs. Minta Miles, organist.
After the respective officers were in
stalled the hostess served very
dainty luncheon. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Alice Cary.
Don't forget the City Federation,
which will meet in the Y. M. C, A.
on Wednesday, March .Sth, at IL
o'clock. Business Of importance. By
order of the president. Mrs. Susie
Pugh..
The Self-Culture club will serve re L.
freshments in the home Of Mrs. Ella
johnson on Tuesday afternoon, March
7th, also Teusday night. After the
board meeting all ladies are invited
Ice cream and cake, sandwiches and
coffee, chicken and chittlings will be
served. Committee, Mrs. Addie John
son, Mrs. Burkett, Mrs. Cary, Mrs.
Williams and Mrs. Tobbins.
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>J)LFAX NEWS.

Sunday was Covenant day at the
s. B. church. The Rev. J. W. Morton
delivered an eloquent and spiritualis-
tic sermon both morning and evening.
The B. Y. P. U. is progressing rap
idly. The president, Miss Gertrude
Broddus, requests all members and
friends to attend. u,,-. :,
The Woman's Home Foreign Mis-
sionary society met with Mrs. Mary
Perkins last Thursday. Sewing Was
the diversion of the evening.
Rev. J. w. Morton was Capital
City visitor Monday.
Mrs. J. w. Holmes is improving
at this writing.
Mrs. Lucinda White spent Sunday
with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Brod-
dus.
Mrs. J. J. Beasely was a Des
Moines visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Earl Allen spent last week in
St. Joseph, Mo.
Saturday night, March II, the B.
B. church will give an entertainment.
Members and friends are urged to at.
tend.
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BUXTON. IOWA.

Compromise with conscience is dan
gerous. Right is absolute and can
not be followed half way to mora!
victory.
Mrs. Villa Coleman was hostess t.
| the Ladies Industrial club last Wed
'nesday. A very interesting paper on
woman's suffrage was read by Mrs.
Eva Yancy, followed by an animated
| discussion by all members. The ques-
ton box by Mrs. Coleman was an
other feature Miss Helen Hagen, the
noted pianist of Boston, was a guest
at this meeting and addressed the
club.
Miss Margaret Dewitt of Jackson
vile, ILL.,, and Mrs. Eunice Nesby Of
Consol were the guests of Mrs. DR.. E.
A. Carter last week.
The Organ club of the A. NJ. E.
church gave leap year social last
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Ada Mills. This club is working hard
to complete payments on the piano
for the church. The attendance was
good.
The stork has visited the home Of
Mrs. Mary Carr and left fine baby
girl. Both are doing fine.
The Federation of Women's Clubs
served a chitterling supper Monday
night in True Reformer's hall. At
tendance good.
The unique and splendid play, en-
titled "The Southern Cinderella" I'M
der the direction of Mr.. Ebert Hall,
presented to the people Of Buxton an
entirely pleasing and satisfactory
production. We hope to have this ex-
cellent company of Des Moines stars
with US again.
Mrs. Minnie Ball, with two Of her
children, accompanied Miss Mayetta
Livingston on her sad return to Ken
lucky with the corpse Of her father.
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Mrs. Ball will stay a few weeks visit
ing her people and many old friends.
Mr.. Pete Alexander was in Abba
on Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. R. T. Jones and two daughters,
Mr.. Ollie Birch and Alice Ellis left
Sunday for Chicago, where they in
tend to visit with Mrs. Malone and
Mrs. Oliver. The four daughters and
father will have a grand reunion. Mr..
Jones will leave Chicago in eight or
ten days for Spooner, Wis, where he
intends to get an early start on his
farm. We hope for Mr.. Jones a pros
porous crop this year.
Guiding Star chapter, No. II, o. E
S., request that each member belong
ing to said chapter be present at the
Masonic hall Tuesday morning, March
18th, at 1880 a. m. Business of i'm
rortance. By order of w. NJ, Emma
Marsh.
Every club member is urged and
requested to be present at a board
meeting March 7th to be held at Mt.
Zion Baptist church Tuesday morn
ing at II o'clock a. m. Mrs. Helene
Downey will be one of the principal
speakers of the day. By order of the
first vice president of the state, Mrs.
Belle Watkins.
The SelfJCulture club met in the
beautiful home of Mrs. Anna Guy on
Wednesday, March list. Fourteen
members were present. Being the
first Wednesday in March the presi-
dent turned the meeting into election
of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs.
Ella johnson was nominated for pres
ident; Mrs. Ada White, first vice pres
ident; Mrs. Ethel Johnson, second
vice PRESIDENT; Mrs. Fannie B. Sor-
rell, secretary; Mrs. Minnie Brown.
assistant secretary; Mrs. Addie john
son, treasurer; Mrs. Belle Tansil, SER
geant-at-arms; Mrs. Maggie Burkett,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-10

On next Monday the voters of our
city will be asked to express their
vote for James B. Rush for one .:
the judges of the municipal court. We
hope that every colored voter will q
to the poles and qualify and vote for
Mr.. Rush as one of the four candi.
dates to be elected. He has made a
clean, honest and honorable campaign
in the city. There is no other candi.
date that has acquitted himself as
Mr.. Rush in all the meetings he has
been making, and will expect your
gentlemanly support and your earnest
and honest work Monday. We want
you to be sober, gentlemanly and
courteous to all the voters, for it is
my fair belief that Mr.. Rush will oe
one of the eight to appear on the
ticket, and his greatest fight is yet
to come, so avoid all discussion with
voter that is not in favor of voting
for him, but present his cause in a
gentlemanly manner and success will
be ours.
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KIRKSVILLE, MO-. ITEMS,

Rev. Thomas, the. slum preacher,
was in our city Saturday and Sunday.
He preached at the Jail Sunday and
worshipped at the Baptist church
Sunday night. His wife is travelling
with him.
1t is reported that Mrs. Mary Smith
is. quite poorly at the home Of he:
daughter, Mrs. Everett Proctor.
Much interest is being shown at
the prayer meetings and Sunday
school now.
The Young MEMS ctu HH g&es an en-
tertainment Thursday night, which
proved to be a perfect success. After
the nicely arranged program supper
was served.
A pleasant affair that occurred last
week was the surprise birthday party
given by Mrs. Grant Linn on Tues
day evening in honor of Mrs. Frank
Tanner. At late hour two-course
luncheon was served.
Mrs. ]. D. Lightfoot was the sup
per guest Of Mrs. Balls on Sunday.
Mrs. C. B. Johnson and Mrs. T. r.
Sayles were callers at the home Of
Mrs. Payton on Sunday.
Mr.. Kelly Davis of Bonneville visit
ed in our city last week.
In Kirksville we believe in giving
bouquets while we live. Therefore
much praise is due Mr.. Everett PoS-
ter for the splendid baritone solo rem
dered Thursday night.
The piano placed in the Baptis;s
church by the Young Mems club Is
need that has been felt for some time.
It is a splendid instrument and by
this deed they have won more laurels
for themselves.
Mrs. L. A. Frakes is suffering from
an attack of la grippe at this writing:
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read the Kirksville news.
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KEOKtJK ITEMS.

The Autumn Leaf club met on Fri
law of last week at the home of Mrs
HJdell Tomlin.
Messrs. Ulysses and Emery John.
son are on the sick list.
Mrs. George Daley of Des Moines
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Jchn Smith.
Mrs Mary Jane Dove returned to
chicago on Thursday of last week.
Mrs. George Mott is confined to
her home on account of illness.
On Thursday, March 10th, will be
an Old Folks Concert at the Pilgrim
Rest Baptist church.
The mission at St. Mary the Virgin
church will begin Sunday, March IL.
Mr.. Wyette J. Fidler of Sioux
Falls, S. D., is in our city visiting his
sister, Mrs. c. E. Beckley, and seek
ing business location.
Mr.. George Bland of WATERFOWL,
Ill.,, is in our city, called by the ILL
ness of his mother, Mrs. Fannie
Bland Williams.
Mr.. William Mckinley Brooks will
give a musical and literary recital on
Tuesday, March IA.
Miss Frances Reeder of Chicago,
Ill.,, and brother, Leo, of Madison,
Wisconsin, are here, called by the i'll
ness Of their grandmother, Mrs. Fan
ME Bland Williams.
The Phyllis Wheatley Rescue clut
met on Tuesday Of this week at the
Bethel A. M. E. church.
Mrs. Charles Alden spent Thursday
in Burlington.
Mrs. A. Harris and son, Theodore,
of St. Paul, Mimi, is here, called BY
the illness of Mrs. Harris mother,
Mrs. F. Williams.
Miss Edith Williams and cousin,
Mr.. Crtis Williams Of Ottumwa,
Iowa, visited Mr.. and Mrs. William
Smith last week. They returned to
their home on Monday Of this week.
The greatest exhibition dams ants
If the season was given by Mr.. Jesse
J. Johnson, premier dancer, of St.
Louis, Mo-, on Thursday evening,
March 2, at the Modern Woodmen
.all. Dancing was enjoyed from s
g and music was furnished by the
celebrated Agnes orchestra.
Mr.. Johnson demonstrated some Of
he latest society dances, assisted by
he following young ladies of our
ity: Miss Marie Lewis, maxixe;
Hiss 1onia Hawkins. dream (dip
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NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE.

To T. F. Robson, the person in whose
name the property is taxed:
You are hereby notified that the
following described real estate, stu
ated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: The
north 10 feet of east 80 feet OF lots
8 and IL, in block 81, Halls addition
now included in and forming tho city
Of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the
taxes of 1909 on the 4th day OF De-
cember, 1910, to w. L. Baugh, that
the certificates of sale thereof nave
been assigned to and are now owned
by sMarion D. Woods, and that tne
right of redemption will expire, and
q treasurer's deed for said land VII
be made unless redemption from sucn
sale be made within ninety days fSons
the date of completed service OF TINS
notice.,
Dated this 9Th day Of March, 1915.
Marion D. Woods.
BY W. l.. Baugh, His Agent.