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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
BRITAIN To DEMAND
4Q,00Q,00Q,000
Peace Congress Opens First
Week in January.
TO MAKE GERMANY PAY
Lloyd George, Balfour, Law and
Barnes To Represent Great Britain
In Neaotiations-An Dele
cate Yet To Be Selected.

London-Great Britain will demand
of Germany S,OOO,00O,0 900 pounds ster.
ling for Great Britain and her domin-
ions as reparation for the war, accord
ing to the Daily Mail.
This, the Daily Mail adds, is what
the war cost Great Britain and her
dominions, and British taxpayers will
be relieved of 400,000,000 pounds per
annum by the German payment.
The British claim, says the Daily
Mail, has been prepared by commit
tee under Mr.. Hughes. the Australian
Premier, and Baron Cunliffe, former
governor of the Bank of England, who
is one of the principal members Of the
committee.
The Daily Mail says the French
claim for reparation will be infinitely
larger than that of Great Britain.
Congress Opens New Year Week.
Paris.-President Wilson will be in
formed by wireless of the plans for
the assembling of the inter-Allied con-
ference and the meeting of the peace
congress. He will also be advised con-
corning the recent gathering of the
Supreme War Council at London. III
the meantime, reports that the Pres
ident has approved of anything done
It the supreme council are premature.
The plans concerning the peace
meetings are the results of Colonel
Edward M. Houses long talk with
Premier Clemenceau, following a con-
ference with Baron Sonnino, the
Italian foreign minister, and the Earl
of Derby. the British ambassador to
France.
The inter-Allied conference will re-
assemble on December 16 or II. The
meetings will be at the foreign Offices
In the Quai d'Orsay and not at Yer
sailles. David Lloyd George, the Brit
ish premier, and A. J. BalfOur, the
foreign minister, expect to come here
ct that time to meet President Wilson
and attend the conference, but the
elections in Great Britain may not
permit them to remain more than two
or three days.
To Waste No Time.
The opening of the peace congress
n set for the first week in January.
It was the desire of the Americans
to begin at the earliest possible mo-
ment. Other delegations felt that
later date would be necessary, owing
to the Christmas holidays and the off,
cial functions connected with the pres
ence Of President Wilson and King
Victor Emmanuel of Italy. but the first
week in January finally was chosen.
The first meetings will be for the
actual framing of the preliminaries
Of peace with the representatives OF
the enemy powers, who will be pres
ent.
The names Of the French delegates
to the peace congress have not as yet
been announced, but it is understood
they will be three members of the
government and possibly fourth
member.
The British delegates will be
Premier Lloyd George, Foreign Min
lister Balfour, Chancellor of the Ex-
cheuuer Andrew Bonar Law, George
Nicoll Barnes, labor members of the
war cabinet, and fifth delegate not
set selected.
It Is anticipated that the peace de-
will last about four months.
and. unless unforeseen obstacles arise,
that final action will be reached to
ward the early part of May.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
HIS ALL-IMPoRTANT QUESTION
Many Things Happened While Eager
Young Man Waited Answer That
Meant So Much to Him.

He had asked her question OF the
greatest importance and one which he
felt warranted an Immediate reply.
She seemed very calm and collected
herself much as an indianapolis street
car conductor would collect nickel
fare and one cent for transfer.
As he searched her face and found
nothing but q small brown mole near
the end of her nose he knew that she
must answer his question. Something
told him that she would. but, Of
course, he didn't know what. Slowly
4 hectic flush began to suffuse her
cheeks. He didn't even know what
hectic meant and, therefore. didn't ap-
preciate one when it suffused. He
would have recognized straight flush
In an instant.
Must he hound her FOR a reply7
Nope; decidedly nope. Must he ask
her again? Nope er-ttat is to say.
Yep-or rather. yes ma'am.
'Weu. what do you think OF Ger
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
CLEAN WATER IS DESIRABLE
Automatic Drinking Fountain Is Most
Sanitary Way Of Furnishing
Necessary Supply.

Plenty of pure, fresh water should
be supplied daily. An automatic drink
ing fountain is the most sanitary way
of supplying water. In cold weather,
when the water may freeze quickly,
the difficulty may be overcome by heat
ing the water. The fountain being air
tight, except the space from which the
hens get the supply, the water remains
warm sufficiently long for them to get
all they wish. The can. however,
should be emptied every day, to keep
1t from being injured by frost.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Fair WARNING.

Bob's brother, seeking rev enge, had
put grass in his sisters slippers after
they had been cleaned. Later in the
afternoon Bob discovered the mischief
and rs his sister was about to put on
the slippers he came swiftly running
toward her, crying out as he did so:
"D0n't put them on. There's birds
nest inside and you'll kill the young
Onesv
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

Your Labor Counts ounce
OF work you do helps some soldier.
This war was fought as truly in the
household and in the workshop as 1t
was in the trenches.
Some Of our American women are
borne down physically and mentally,
by the weaknesses of their sex. They
suffer from backache, dragging sensa-
ton, bearing-down pains, very nervous
and pain in top Of head. If they ask
their neighbors they will be told to take
a Fauorite Prescription of DR.. Pierces
which has been SO well and favorably
known for the past half century.
Weak women should try it now. Don't
waitl Today is the day to begin. This
temperance tonic and nervine will bring
vim, vigor and vitality. Send DR.. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, loo. for trial pkg. tablets.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

have outlets at all convenient points.
Cross drains or culverts should be
constructed wherever it is desirable
to transfer drainage water across the
road, and they should usually be pro-
vided with end or wing walls for pro-
tecting the slopes Of the embankment.
When the material composing the
roadbed is likely to be springy, a sys-
TEN Of longitudinal undertakings
may be found necessary to secure
proper drainage. In constructing a
road, Of any type whatever, it should
be constantly borne in mind that ade-
quate and continually effective drain
age is absolutely necessary If the road
is to be maintained In good condition
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Acid Stomach
Ruins Health
Of Millions

Besides those painful attacks Of in
digestion; that awful bloated, lumpy
feeling after eating and downright
stomach misery that you who have
experienced it know so well; besides
disgusting belching, food-repeating,
sour stomach and distressing heartburn
besides all this, ACID-STOMACH
undermines the health and saps the
strength of millions.
II you don't get rid Of those stomach
miseries there is no telling where your
stomach troubles will end, for it is a
well known scientific fact that many
serious ailments have their start in an
acid-stomach.
Start now-this very day to get rid of
your stomach miseries- EATONIC
the wonderful remedy that absorbs
the excess acid from the stomach and
brings INSTANT relief. You simply
have no idea how much better, stronger
and brighter you feel at once. It drives
cut all the gas and bl0at, puts an i'm
mediate stop to belching and heartburn,
ends stomach suffering and makes it
cool, sweet, comfortable and strong.
There can be no further excuse for
you to allow acid-stomach to wreck
your health-pile up misery upon mis-
cry until you get to the point where
you feel down and out and that life has
lost all it's joys. Remember, just as
acid-mouth ruins teeth, so acid-stomach
ruins health.
Take EATONIC. It's good, just like
q bit of candy and makes the stomach
feel fine. You can then eat the things
you like and, what is more, every
mOuthful you eat will count in creating
power and energy. You'll feel so much
better-have punch and pep-the power
and will to do things and get results,
and your stomach misery will be gone.
Take our advice. Get a big box of
EATONIC from your druggist today,
It costs so little. If it fails to remove
your stomach distress, he will refund
your money. That is guaranteed, you
are to be satisfied or money refunded.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Painful lnsjnuation.

Little six-year-old to young aunt
showing him a family portrait:
"What funny way that gran'pa IL
dressed, auntie!" Auntie-saThat 10
the way gentlemen dressed more than
@ hundred years ago." Six-Year-Old
-"And when gentlemen dressed like
that, what did you wear, ountieT
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
GOOD
PROPER DRAINAGE FOR ROAD
Side bitches Should Be Amply Large,
With Sufficient Fall to Carry
Off Water Rapidly.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agriculture)
The only reason for browning a road
surface is to enable it to shed water,
and unless effective means are pro-
vided for disposlng of the water after
it is drained off the surface crown
Ing will be Of very little, if any. ad-
vantage. The side bitches should be
amply large and should have sufficient
fall to carry the water away as rap
idly as 1t enters them, and they should
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

many's reply to Mr.. Wilson," he
squiggled, alternating from one foot to
the other until he had tried all two Of
them.
Il don't know, George" she re-
bounded, as she broke into the chorus
OF Don't Feed the Hand That Bites
YOU "-Indianapolis News.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Dependence on Good Roads,

Dependence on Good Roads.
Every farmer should feel his de-
pendence upon good roads. Whether
or not one lives on a public highway
he should take an interest in the
nearest one to his farm or the road
he must use to market his farm. or
chard and garden products.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
fAT0NIC:::
Cor YOUR ST0MAcHS SAkE) s
Aaoic Relief for Bad Stomachs

Finance.
Father-Can you support her in the
manner to which she has been accus-
toned?
SuitOr-Er-there will have to be q
transitional period.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Produce lnfertile Zoos.

Separate the male birds and produce
infertile eggs; they keep better. sell
better. as well as save the food sup
ply and help save the nation $15,O0O,-
600 annually lost by blood rings in fer
tile eggs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

Poultry Loss From vermin.
It would DO revelation to the aver
age poultry keeper IL exact figures as
to the loss to the poultry industry
from vermin could be given.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

To be possessed of q head of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrous. fluffy.
wavy and free from dandruff is merely
a matter of using little Danderine.
It is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just get
small bottle of KnOwltOn's Danderine
now-it costs but few cents-all drug
stores recommend it-apply little as
directed and within ten minutes there
will be an appearance Of abundance
freshness, flufliness and an incOmpara-
BILE gloss and lustre, and try as you
will you cannot find trace of dandruff
or falling hair; but your real surprise
will be after about two weeks use.
when you will see new hair-fine and
downy at first-yes-but really new
r-sprouting out all over your scalp
-Danderine is, we believe, the only
sure hair grower, destroyer Of dan
druff and cure for itchy scalp, and it
never fails to stop falling hair ut once.
If you want to prove how pretty and
soft your hair really is, moisten cloth
with q little Danderine and carefully
draw it through your hair-taking one
small strand at time. Your hair will
be soft,s glossy and beautiful in just
q few moments-a delightful surprise
awaits everyone who tries this. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
1,o5e,55o ARMENIANs SLAIN.
Turkish Statistics Show 1896, $50 De.
ported.

Saloniki.-M. Khanzadian, an Ar.
menian leader and former officer of
high rank in the Turkish Navy. on his
arrival here declared that German and
Turkish statistics which he saw in
{ onstantinople in 1916 showed that
l,396,S5O Armenians had been deport.
cd and that Of that number ], O56, $50 had
been massacred. Thanking the Greek
Government for its sympathy with the
cause Of the Armenians, he said the
Greeks and Armenians should combine
their efforts against Turkish oppres.
sion.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Soft Material.

"Why is it," queried the fair widow.
that they always say a man pines
for q wOman?"
II suppose" growled the fussy old
maid. 'it's because pine is about the
softest wood there is."-EnarcO News.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
aoofha ltchina Skins

With Cuticura. Battle with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply the
Ointment. This usually affords relief
and points to speedy healment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
K, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Doap Is, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Chicken. Relish lnsecta

Chickens Relish Insects.
Chickens are great destroyers of in
sects, including many injurious forms,
in yard, pasture, and orchard. They
utilize, also, many grasses and weeds,
and seeds from the same, that would
otherwise be Of no use.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Relative Refinement.

Mrs. Hibrow-And have you ever
read "The Inside of the Cup?"
Mrs. LobrOw-No, but l had an aunt
who did. She used to tell fortunes
with coffee grounds.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
An Ordinary Condition,

~She says she'd rather be miserable
with me than happy with anybody
else"
Married life is frequently lived on
that basis, my friend"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Where the Blame Belonged.

Where the Blame Belonged.
~And do you get plenty of sleep
shen in active service?" asked the IA
her of the boy home on furl0ugh.
II do not" replied the soldier.
do the Germans keep you from get
ting enough sleep?"
sSay! Our bugler amt no German ="
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
FLYERS TO CROSS COUNTRY.
Five Army Aviators On Way To At
Iantlc Seaboard.

Washington.-Autho was grant.
ID by the War Department to Major
Albert D. Smith. commanding a squad.
ron Of i've army airplanes, which left
San Diego, CAL, Wednesday for Ell
paso, Texas, to continue the trim Ia
the Atlantic seaboard IL possible. II
the trans-continental flight is made II
win be the first by q military aircraft
formation
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

When Baby d Teething
GnOvDB BABY BOWL N1DICIND win correct
~ Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm
- Sc directions ON tho bottle.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Roads Not Properly Built,

Roads Not Properly Built.
To say that the roads are bad be-
cause motortrucks have been passing
over them is simply a confession that
the roads are not properly built and
maintained.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

0uzs pimples, headache. bad breath BY taking
~ Apple, Aloe. yalap rolled into 2 tiny sugar
I'M eailed Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

Huntington, ". Va
DIR. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription was . great
help to mo during e1.
pectancy. My heslth
seemed to fail became
al rundown, weak and
nervous, could not eat
nor sleep and was nause-
ated all the time. I be-
gan taking 'Favorits
Prescription and II
brought mo through n
splendid health and my
llthy.
HScks 1910 YSro:asn Ash
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
pisposa of- old Hene.

The hens that have been laying for
several years should be disposed OF
o soon es possible.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
Traffic Requirements,

Traffic Requirements.
"Why are you driving a mule instead
of a horse these days?"
II had to have something that could
hOnk. COurier-JOurnal.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14
HOw'9 This Z?

We offer $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on tho Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 76c. Testimonials free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. Ohio.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

Its Status.
How about that compulsory labor
~r ssy. -
IT'S still working"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

A genius is a man who is able to
get along without work.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-12-14

Judge mans success by the method
he used in succeeding.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-27
Here's Where You Mu Buy War Savings and Thrift Stamps
to Have Them Count in The HeralRs Second War
Savings Stamp Contest


Will be
to
tendent Of Letter Carriers office
wi get
ARE NOT NECESSARY WHEN STAMPS PURCHASED AT
THE CITY PosToFFICE sUBsTATIoNs
STAMPS MAY BE OBTAINED THE FOL-
LOWING TWELVE sUBsTATIoNs SAME PLAN IN
PRACTICE PosTOFFICE,
ELEVENTH STREET nortb1ve.t
STREET r streetao rhyvest
GEoRGETowN STATION street north
NEW YORK AVENUE ayenue norbv..,
fENNsfLVA AVENUE STATION, avenue between
Seventeenth Eighteenth streets snorthw
q STREET STATION, 1895 U rect rthvest.
ANACosTIA ehoIsa avenue An,co.,i.
BARRACKS STATION, gtou Barrac
BROOf<LAND STATION street
CHEVY CHASE Chevy Chase -
TAKoMA PARK STATION, Cedar s<aeet portbu-.s
The Washington herald., 1918-02-27
ENCOURAGES women
IN war PROPAGANDA
Rep. Mccormick Addresses Gath,
.ering at All Souls.

War is q great industry. and ar
tillery Is its most powerful tool"
said Representative Medill McCor-
mick last night, addressing a meet
ing Of Washington college women
at All Souls Unitarian Church, held
for the purpose of enrolling women
spea kers to carry on q campaign of
patriotic education OF instruction in
measures necessary to win the war.
MIR. Mccormick described his re-
cent trip to the. Western front He
was unstinted in his praise Of the
valor and gallantry of the allied
soldiers. Il have no patience" he
said. with traducers who would
misrepresent the youth Of our coun-
try now in France. because In chiv-
alric ideals and cleanliness Of life.
there is no equal of the clear-eyed
soldiers Of our armies"
Arthur Z. Bester, director OF
s-cs -tng division, Committee on
d .1.,sc Information, spoke on the
-a',t.e &. tae war imposes on every
sT He dwelt upon the large part
Blas sre playing in the nations
aim, and prophesied that
their demonstrated ability to han
die mems work would result in
their demanding wider scope after
peace Is made.
Many women present signed the
speakers pledge. which calls for
propaganda services by them.
Mrs. Philip Monroe, president Ma
tional Council Of Women. presided.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-27
HOW GERMANS solve
Freight CONGESTION
Citizens Are Organized at Each Sta
ton to Unload Cars.

Freight congestion does not exist
in America alone. Germany is suf-
fering, too. But instead OF staying
home ''cussing the Kaiser" because
the freight is slow. German civilians
get out and unload freight cars them
selves, thereby relieving much con-
gestion.
The plan, according to the News
Bureau of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, encompasses a well-organized
First Aid Corps" of 100 able-bodied
men attached to each freight sta
ton. These corps may be called out
upon a moments notice to unload
freight cars at any point where their
assistance may be needed. In addi-
ton to the First Aid" women and
boys OF the National Auxiliary Serv-
ice may also be called upon to aid
in unloading freight The unloading
process goes on day and night and
the First Aid workers have quite
a bit of real work to do at times.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-27
D. APPROVES
PHONES OWNED
BY UNCLESAM
Vote Of Citizens Associa-
ton Indicates Sentiment
for Federal Control.

Government ownership Of phones in
the District. to Judge from resolutions
passed by citizens associations during
the past week, win probably be q pop
lar proposition.
Use Old Devices.
Although the opinion is held by
! many that the present phone service
is the best that can be expected un-
der abnormal conditions, the majority
seem to be In favor of government
control at least for the duration of
the war.
1t is known that the companies are
not putting into effect many Of the
time saving, labor saving, inventions
which they have secured.
One phase Of this was brought out
at the rate increase hearings In the
District Building during the past
month when the company admitted II
had not installed a new switchboard
because 1t would revolutionize the en-
tire system now In operation. All the
equipment would have to be dumped
into the scrap heap. and the time
spent in installing this equipment
would not be worth the change and
improvement.
A current opinion is that the plan
OF the administration is to use the
local phone situation as a test and
basis for governmental control of
phones and telegraphs throughout the
country.
Control Experiment.
After securing operation of phones
in Washington 1t is thought that the
work in this city will be made a
criterion for the service to be ex-
pected throughout the country.
It is known that the administration
favors government operation Of
phones in the District
Experts OF the Bureau OF Standards
were present at the hearings in the
District Building. The District Com
missioners had not requested their
presence.
1t is now understood that they were
there to secure data for government
operation OF phones. A report was
made through their bureau, accord
ing to reliable sources
Then the measure taken by Post
master Chance was decided upon. 1t
| Is thought that the plans for gov
! eminent ownership were cut and dried
,hree weeks before they were brought
before the public.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-27

do not become discouraged, but re-
peat the resolve and you will find
yourself at the end of ten days one
of the proud winners of this unique
stamp-selling contest.
The city postoffice is the best place
to purchase your supply OF stamps.
but If you are not able to make use
Of this headquarters, hunt out one
of the twelve authorized substations
or. in a pinch, come to The Herald
office and get fixed up.
List of Prizes.
Remember: There must be no pool
The Washington herald., 1918-02-27
Finding ROOMS FOR
GOVERNMENT CLERKS
Home Defense Leaguers Begin
Search in Sixth Precinct.

Plans for assisting the government
in finding homes for government
clerks were laid at q meeting of the
Home Defense League OF the Sixth
police precinct. held at the station
house on New Jersey avenue Mon
day night Members of the league
were instructed to gather data In
their neighborhoods as to available
rooms and report their findings to
James s. Mccarthy. so that the in
formation might be correlated for use.
A special meeting for the purpose
of receiving reports on this question
from members will be held next Mon
day night. At the meeting Dr. ]. T.
Prendergast, league lieutenant, pre-
sided in the absence of Rev. D. H.
Martin. At the close of the bust
ness meeting Capt. William II. Har-
rison instructed the members in the
duties Of a policeman.