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The spectator., 1918-10-25
SENDS REPLY ID AUSTRIA
PRESIDENT ANSWERS LATEST
 PEACE APPEAL.
Mere Autonomy Will Not Suffice Now People Must Choose Own
 Government.

The text of the note to Austria handed to the Swedish Minister fol. lows:
 Sir: 1 have the honor to acknowl. edge the receipt of your note of the 7th instant in which you transmit a communication of the Imperial and Royal Government of Austria Hungary to the President am now instructed by the President to request you to be good enough through your Govern. ment to convey 10 the Imperial and Royal Government the following re. ply:
 The President deems it his duty to say to the Austro- Hungarian Govern. ment that he cannot entertain the present suggestion of that Govern. ment because of certain events of ut. most importance which, occurring since the delivery of his address of the Sth of January. last, have necessarily altered the attitude and responsibil. lty of the Government of the United States. Among the 14 terms of peace which the President formulated at that time occurred the following:
 N. The peoples of Austro-Hun- gary, whose place among the nations we wish to see safe guarded and as- sured, should be accorded the freest opportunity of autonomous develop ment'
 since that sentence was written and uttered to the Congress of the United States the Government of the United States has recognized that \ state of belligeTency exists between the Czecho-Slovaks and the German and Austro- Hungarian Empires and that the Czecho- -Slovak National Council is de facto bellgerent Gov. ernment, clothed with proper author ity to direct the military and political affairs of the Czecho-Slovaks. It has also recognized in the fullest manner the justice of the nationalistic aspira- tons of the Jugo-Slovaks for freedom.
 The President is. therefore, no longer at liberty to accept the mere autonomy of these peoples as a ba- sis of peace, but is obliged to insist mat they, ana not he, shall be the judges of what action on the part of the Austro-Hungarian Government will satisfy their aspirations and their conception of their rights and destiny $ members of the family of nations.
 Accept. sir the renewed assur. ances of my highest consideration.
 ROBERT LANSING"
The spectator., 1918-10-25
HUNS EVACUATE OSTEND AND ZEEBRUGGE BEFORE BE-
 ING PUT OUT.
ENDEAV0RING TO SAVE ARMY
Whipped on Every Front, They Will Soon Be Ready to Accept What ever Peace Terms the
 Allies May Offer.

The Belgian coast again is Belgian.
 Germany's dream of an invasion of England across the North sea from Calais is ended.
 Belgian Flanders is fast being eyac- uated by the enemy, and his line from the Belgian frontier to the Mouse river gradually is giving way under the attacks of the British, French and American armies, which are demand ing to be served with victory.
 A haven of safety in shorter and more compact line is being sought by the Germans in order to escape ami hilation. Everywhere they are being whipped. But seemingly they are still far from defeat
 In Belgium the enemy is giving ground hastily in order to bring his armies safely out of the trap which menaces them; but from the French frontier to the Mouse river he still is fighting desperately to hold back the lower jaw of the greater Foch pincer from closing in a great converging movement and entrapping in it's maw the German fighting force in it's en- tirety And thus far he has success fully, through the use of picked troops and machine gunners who know de feat only in death. warded off the cul- minating blow.
 Zeebrugge, Germany's second great submarine base on the North sea, has gone the way of Ostend. The flag of Belgium once more flies over it. To the south, Bruges has been evacuated and Turcoing, RobaiX and other towns have been delivered
The spectator., 1918-10-25
MOTIVE FOR PLEA SHOWN GERMAN AGENTS HOPED FOR
 RESTING SPELL. Propagandists in Switzerland Were Told War Could Be Re.
 sumed in Spring.

Paris.-A special correspondent of La Liberte sends from Berne a remark able account. the accuracy of which he guarantees. of meeting held in that city of German propaganda agents and German newspaper men They were called together to receive their cue to prepare the German pup. lie, tactfully and skillfully, for the evacuation of Belgium and France
 The speaker went fully into the hy- pothesis that to defend ground yard by yard and with heavy losses result ed in demoralization, and that the al formative strategic scheme was q with leave us a latitude of three months. prolonged into the winter-in all. five months-which will amply suffice for a total renewal of our army in men and material.
 Tt is probable that the interruption of hostilities will deprive one or other of the belligerents of a desire to re- sume hostilities. It is not impossible that the conversations will cause to come to the surface among the en- tente powers divergencies of views which will cause the coalition to crum- hle. The main thing is to talk.
 We should be able in the spring of 1919 to recommence the war which the German people will accept in a completely renewed spirit of sacrifice, because there will be sharp logical cleavage between the first war, which many criticized as war of ambition. and the second war, which will be a real national one for our territory and existence"
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Knew His Business.

Charles FrOhman was entering one of his own theaters one day, when the doorkeeper. who had never seen him. refused him admission. J. NJ. Barrie, the author, was with him. Much to Barrie's amazement, Frohman did not make his identity known. but turned away.
 ''Why In the world didn't you tell the man who you were?" asked Barrie.
 "No," answered Frohman; "it would have humilinted him half to death. He's a good man, all right. Knows his business"
The spectator., 1918-10-25
RUSSIAN TREATY Is vO|D
sOLSHEVIkS NOW POSING AS
 FRIENDS OF DEMOCRACY.
SoViets Hope to Reunite Border Prov inees to Russia in Loose
 Federation.

Stockholm.-The soviet government of Russia has discovered that the BrestLitovsk treaty is null and void, that it was signed under protest be- cause of the pressing necessity of peace; that it Is condemned by every principle of morality. justice and fair play.
 Even the supplementary economical treaties. which were willingly accept cd by Bolsheviki delegates without a murmur. now are said to be doomed as iniquitous and because the finan- cial clauses. masked war indemnities eNacted despite solemn declarations that all indemnities were out of the question.
 Lenine. Bolshevik premier, says the violence is done to historic Russia by artificial distinction between her in. tegral parts now is punished by the downfall of the violators of her in- tegrity.
 The Baltic states. which Germany freed in her own way and to suit her own purposes, now must be freed in way that really is effective. His gov ernment. he adds. will abstain from any interference as the border states work out their freedom and establish self-government.
 The intention of the soviet govern. ment is that the border provinces shall be joined to Russia by some light federative bond. but closely united to her commercially and economically.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
VICTORY MARKS
 ALLIED PROGRESS
PART OF RETRIEVING GERMANS STEP INTO HOLLAND AND
 ARE lNTERNED.
BRITISH TAKE MANY ENEMIES
eelsians' Capitals Being Wrested From Hun, Who Declares His Evacuation Proceeds From
 Goodness of Heart.

Victory crowns the Allied arms on every little front, Northern Belgium is being rapidly cleared of the enemy by British and Belgian forces. Bel gians have occupied Zeebrugge and Heyst; have crossed the Ghent-Bruges Canal, and on their left have reached the Dutch frontier, where 15,000 Ger mans, cut off from their retreat by the advance northword from Eecloo, are reported to have withdrawn into Hol- land, where they were interned.
 Ghent. it Is predicted from British headquarters, will fall at an early date. and the French by swift stroke along an extended line have put their forces within two miles of Tournoi. Thielt is in the hands of the French, despite stubborn enemy re- sistance, as well as the high ground round about.
 British Cross Selle.
 British troops have crossed the Selle River, have reconquered Solesmes and have had hard fighting not only in the section around that town, but at St Python, the east. Here the British have captured more than 2,00t prisoners.
 Since the beginning of the opera. tions in Flanders the Allies have made an advance of more than 30 miles over 36-mile front. clearing all of Western Flanders, as well as the coast. of the enemy.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
ESTIMATE ON FOREST FIRES
Northern Minnesota Seems to Be Un. der Control, but Will Burn
 Until Heavy Rain Falls

Duluth, Minn.-The estimate of 1,200 dead as a result of the fire which swept northern Minnesota would be exceeded. according to Mayor Weaver. head of the home guards. Red Cross officials state 14,000 are homeless. The death list from the district i'm mediately surrounding Duluth in- creased to 162. and the total known dead from the fire has reached nearly 800.
 Fires are reported well under con- trol in all districts. though many small blazes are continually breaking out which will continue until heavy rain falls
The spectator., 1918-10-25

There was never \ time when the sac riGces and the help of women were mors appreciated than at the present time. Women should learn war-nursing and nursing at home. Thore is no better way than to study the new edition of the Common Sense Medical Adviser "- with chapters on First Aid, Bandaging, Anatomy, Hygiene, care of the Sick. Diseases of Women, Mother and Babe, tho Marriage Relation-to be had at some drug-tores or send 50c. to Publisher, 654 Washington Street. Buffalo, N. Y.
 If woman suffers from weak back, nervousness or dizzincss-if pains ahlict her, the best tonic and corrective is one made up of native herbs and made with out alcohol, which makes weak women strong and sick women well. It is tho prescription of Dr. Pierce, used by him in active practice many years and now sold by almost every druggist in the land, in liquid or in tablets. Send Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, l0c. for tEd pkg. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also best for liver and bowel trouble,
 Tryor, otd.-"I am plssscd to hsve tho chance to tell that Dr. Pierces Favorits Prescrip- tion did wonders for me. Last year during expectancy was so poorly asd was getting 90 weak that l couldn't do my housework until friead told me of 'Favorite Prescription After taking four bottles 1 was so much better didnt feel like the same person Our baby is now seven month. old and although he had the whoopins cough last winter be weighs nineteen pounds.
 "win adviso all eIpeetant mothers to uss FAverte Prescription for n did so much for me am sure it will for them
 --Ars. Eayl kaHeA
The spectator., 1918-10-25

Vegetable Compound cured me so did not need the operation, and am telling all my friends about it"-Mre. A. ". BrNziR, Black River Falls, Wis.
 It ie just such experiences es that ot Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous rnot and herb remedy household word from ocean to ocean. Any woman who suffers from inflammation, alteration, disbursements, backache, nervousness, irregularities or tho blues" should not rest until she has given it trlai, and for special advice write Lydia k Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass.
The spectator., 1918-10-25

Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, it is a sure sign that your lit- tie ones stomach, liver and bowels needs gentle, thorough cleansing at once
 When peeyish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally, or is feverish, stomach sour, breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore throat, diarrh9a, full of cold, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of the little bowels without gripping, and you have a we'll. playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children to take this harmless fruit laxative;" they love it's delicious taste, and 1t always makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. Po he sure you get the genuine. ask to sec that 1t is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Conservation Is Urqed.

Washington. - A new home card. 10 be distributed by the Food Admin istration. will contain no regulations regarding meatless or whe2tless days but will urge the more careful say ing of all food Conservation of wheat. meats. fats and sugar will be urged. particularly so that this coun- try can ship 5.750,OOO toIs more cf foodstuffs to the alses this year thdn last.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
THIS WOMAN
 SAVED FROM
 AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, One
 of Thousands of Such Cases.
Black River Falls, Wis. -"As Lydia E. Pinlshan'e Vegetable Compound

64Vcu HIS HUH dii operation, ] cannot eay enough in praise of it. Isutfered from organic troubles and my side hurt me so I could hardly be up from my bed, and ] was unable to do my houseworl;. l had
 the best doctors in
 Eau Claire and they wanted me to have
 an operation, but
 J.vdia K Pinkham'0
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Gen. lamont Dies

Paris.-The death of Gen. Edouard Fernand lamont was announced. Gen. lamont was born in 1881. AS a mem per of the artillery he fought in the orimea. in Italy, China and Mexico He was retired in 1900.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Advanced On Docket.

Washington. - At the governments request. in order to insure prompt and uniform enforcement of the statute, the Supreme Court agreed to expedite proceedings involving interpretations of the Reed prohibition amendment prohibiting the transportation of in toxicatng liquors into dry states. and fixed December for hearing argu- ments.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Calls Back U-Hoats

Amsterdam.-The Handelsblad pub fishes with reserve" an unconfirmed report that all German submarines have been ordered to return to their bases. London announces a disbelief in statement.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Peru Approves Reply.

Lima, Peru-The Peruvian Cham Der of Deputies passed resolution applauding President Wilson's recent declarations and proclaiming Peru5 adhesion to the principle that assures the right of democracy throughout the world.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Congressman Killed.

Bloomington, III. - Congressman John A. Sterling and his law partner, W. w. Whitmore, and the latters wife were :n an automobile accident two miles south of Pontiac and Ster- ling was killed.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Doctor Dies in Franc.

Montgomery, Mo.-Dr David o. Hudson received message informing him that his son. Dr. Karl Hudson, first lieutenant in the United States Army, died in France October 3, a few days after his arrival in that country
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Want 2.OOO Bremen.

Washington. - A call for 2.000 men to work as firemen on the Amer ican merchant marine, to make good deficiency in the normal supply of volunteers caused by the influenza ep idemic, was issued by the shipping board.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
To Join K. Of C

Pana, Ill.-Rev. Patrick Fox. one of the most popular Catholic priests in this part of the state, has been as signed to overseas Knights of Colum- bus duty.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Hands Over Ship.

Bilbao, Spain.-The German consul here has handed over to the spanish authorities the German steamer Bu- riphia. The Spanish colors have been hoisted on the vessel.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
More Time For Orators.

Washington. - Under a new rule announced the Supreme Court will limit arguments to one hour each for both sides instead of 90 minutes as heretofore.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Clocks Set Back.

Washington.-No further effort will be made by congress to continue the existing daylight-saving law, and the hands of the clocks will be turned back an hour on Oct. 27, as originally planned.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
"NeWtOn D. Baker,
 Secretary of War"
The Presidents Reply.

The presidents reply follows: My Dear MT. Secretary:
 'I am very glad to have your let ter of this morning reporting that more than 1000, 900 American soldiers have sailed from the ports of this country to participate in the war over seas. I am sure that this will be a matter of deep qualification and re- assurance to the country and that everyone will join me in congratulate ing the War and Navy Departments upon the steady accomplishment in this all-important application of force to the liberation of the world.
 Cordially and sincerely yours.
 Woodrow Wilson"
The spectator., 1918-10-25
2,0O8,93l AMERICANS LANDED IN FRANCE
SECRETARY BAKER SAYS THIS NUMBER HAS EMBARKED FOR
 OVERSEAS DUTY.
MATTER DEEP IDENTIFICATION
President Wilson CongratuIates War and Navy Departments Upon Steady accomplishment in This All-lm-
 portant Application of Force.

Washington. - Embarkation of 2, 00S,93 American soldiers to partici- pate in the war overseas was dis closed by correspondence between Secretary Baker and President Will son, given out at the White House at reply to the German note was made public by the State Department.
 T am sure that this will be a mat ter of deep qualification and assurance to the country" said the president, re- plying to a letter from Secretary Ba- CT reporting on the number of men who have sailed from American ports to October 21.
 Secretary Bakers Letter. My Dear MT. President:
 More than 2,000,000 American soi- diers have sailed from the ports in this country to participate in the war overseas In reporting this fact to you, l feel sure that you will be in terested in the following data show ing the progress of our military ef- fort.
 Tn my letter of July 1. 1918, in formed you that between May &. 1917, and June 30. 1918. over 100000 men had either been landed in France or were en route thereto. Since July l. 1918. authorizations by months have been as follows:
 July, 3061S5; August, 290S1S; September, 261 .415; october 14 to 21. 131,3 ,39S Total, 9S9,S16.
 Embarked to July l, 1918, l019,- 115. Grand total, zoos, ,931,
 Tn our overseas operations l feel that We have good reasons to be proud and thankful of the results ob- tained. Our losses have been exceed ingly small. considering the size of the force transported, and this is due to the efficient protection given Amey- ican conveys by the naval forces. We also have been greatly assisted in the dispatch of troops abroad by the allocation of certain vessels from our allies. principally those of Great Britain.
 Cordially yours,
 Newton n. Baker,
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Influenza Sweeps Brazil

Rio Janciro,-The Brazilian govern ment has taken control of the distri- button of quinine. owing to it's scare ity. All banks have closed until next Monday, because of the influenza cpl demic.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Tryinq To Check Yanks.

Washington. Germany is drawing heavily upon other part of the west ern front for endorsements to check the Americans north of Verdun.
The spectator., 1918-10-25

With the prest supply of ships it is said that 100000 men per month can be shipped to France and main tained
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Carter'S Iron Pills Win restore color to the faces of
 those who lack Ir on In the blood,
 e moot paIe-iscsd people do.
Somewhat OAxeS.

There's man on my beat in a aazed condition" reported the patrol nan
 What seems to be the trouble?" h. suired the inspector.
 He says something struck him, but he doesn't seem to know just what"
 Probably 1t was political land slide. ."-k0nsas City Journal.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
FittinQ Use,

"What Is that cavernlike receptacle for?" 'I rather think 1t i, for peach pit"
The spectator., 1918-10-25

When Baby ts Teething GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE win oorreoe the stos,ach and Bowel troablss Perfectly harm less. See al recuons the bottle.
The spectator., 1918-10-25

Unless man has faith in himself there Is not much hope for him.
The spectator., 1918-10-25
Change of Mind.

"Jim's always used to making him. self out younger than he is."
 Doesn't he do 1t nowT'
 "Sot since the draft registry"
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-10
TRAINING CAMPS
FOR SOLDIERS
NEW LIST GIVEN BY DEN
YER RED CROSS.
Names of Camps and Locations Given
for Information of Relatives and
Friends Who Are Constantly
Making Inquiries.

Owing to the large number of new
training camps which have been es-
tablished within the last year, much
confusion has arisen as TO where the
different ones are located. Persons
having sons or other relatives at one
of these camps are constantly inquir-
ing as to where these various camps
are situated. A new and complete list
of the camps has just been given out
thru the Denver chapter of the Red
Cross. The list does not contain the
numerous forts scattered thruout the
country, but simply covers the larg-
est training camps where troops are
preparing for service. These camps
and their locations are as follows:
Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas.
Beauregard, Alexandria, Ia.
Bartlett, Westfeld, Mass.
Crane, Allentown, Pa.
Cody, Deming, N. NJ.
Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
Devens, Aver, Mass.
Dix, Wrightstown, N. j.
Doniphan, Fort Sill, Okla.
Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa.
Fremont, Palo Alto, Cal.
Funston, Fort Riley, Kan.
Gordon, Chamblee, Ca, near At
lanta.
Grant, New Milford, ILL.,, near Rock
ford.
Green, Charlotte, N. C.
Hancock, Wheless, Ga, near Au-
gusta.
Humphreys, Accotink, Va.
jackson, Columbia, S. C.
johnson, Jacksonville, Fla.
Logan, Houston, Texas.
Lee, Petersburg, Va.
Lewis, American Lake, Wash, near
Tacoma.
Macarthur, Waco, Texas.
Mcclellan, Admission, Ala.
Meade, Admiral, Md.
Mills, Mineola, L. l., n. Y.
Merritt, Tenaiy, n. ].
Pike, Little Rock, Ark.
Sewer, Greenville, S. C.
Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala.
Shelby, Hattiesburg, Miss.
Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio.
Stuart, Newport News, Va.
Taylor, Dumesnil, KY, near Louis
vile.
Travis, Fort Sam Houston, Texas,
San Antonio, Texas.
Upton, Yaphank, L. l., n. Y.
Wadsworth, Calvert, S. c. near
Spartanburg.
Wheeler, Macon, Ga.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-10
EASIER THAN vACATIONING.

1t is much easier to die than to
take a vacation. A man who is sum-
moned to his last long voyage may
set his house in order in an hour; a
few words, written or dictated, will
dispose of his possessions, and his
heirs will gladly attend to the details.
This done, he may fold his hands on
his chest and depar this vexatious
life in peace.
1t is quite another matter to pre-
pare for a few weeks away from
town. There are bills to be paid; the
iceman, and the milkman, and the
laundry man must be choked off, and
the daily paper restrained from litter
ing the doorstep. There is hair to be
cut, and teeth to be tinkered, and so
on. In short, it takes days to stop
the machinery of living for a fort
night, and days to start it going
again. But, my dear, one must have
a change.-Chicago Tribune.