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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
mans Obliged to Hold
)own Provinces Desir.
ours of Autonomy
IL RNIoNs SUPPRESSED
earyy, Authorities Permit
III lament to Discuss Only
Submitted Questions
By GEORGE RENwICK
otrST Gable to Ecenins Public Ledger

0sDostoAt. 1919, BY Ne,e York Times Co.
3 4.t .s.fs.f. Amsterdam, June 90.
How often have German statesmen,
lGaltfefAns and writer's told us that AL
nneoeI.crraine is good German land" /;
TIT ne last thing the people desire is to
- rstrAnsferred to France, and that they
~ really patriotic Germans, who were
ntonxht back to the. fold of the Father
4u1 N 1870? It Is curious, therefore.
A6w these patriotic Germans have to be
hoId down by the German authorities.
n the Reichstag. on Wednesday, Herr
43u6s, an Aisatiari member. spoke about
~ conditions in those provinces and It
tk1y be supposed that the censor has not
bo4n overkind with the reports of his
IT is dissraceful," said Hauss. that
tho Ai6ace. Lorraine parliament has been
4oebi1den to discuss the question Of au-
ton6fhy fer the provinces and other mat
tefp As well. Following that, parliament
decided to discuss such matters in secret
oe6nion and informed the authorities of
this decision, but publication of the de-
ctSion was also forbidden. The military
4uth6rlties gave the members a list of
euoeticns which were not to be discussed.
h Imperative that the Imperial
&A4uceIlor should put an end TO this Nio-
IotfQn Of the constitution of the provinces
4n0Y1ould give the military authorities
- u44erstand that their power is linn
~ ~ the constitution. Those authori-
~ wish to settle the Alsace-Lorraine
4oesttpn by linking up the provinces with
Truseia. In letter to an Alsatian in
0ustrial rhagnate. Ludendorff gave that
solution as the one which he and Hin
cenburg Favored, and advised the re-
ceiver OF the letter to make that known
TO his friends. This Is truly remark
able Incident ef the way in. which the
herman military authorities concern
thentselves with political matters.
The people of Alsace-Lorraine desire
autonomy, and the Chancellor must en-
ebbo them freely to express their opin-
lon4 The silence Of the grave. which
has been imposed on Alsace-Lorraine.
may please the present autocrats. but
thae state Ct affairs will certainly soon
axOnge ITSELF"
I1e Home Secretary could only reply
tnot the provinces were a war goal Of
~ enemy and might at any time become
q Gtheatre of war. 1t. therefore, was not
tlme. he said, to discuss the affairs of
- provinces In public. That callous at
ueoee drew a strong Socialist protest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
SEE FEAR OF FUTURE
IN KUEHLM4NN SPEECH

London, June 80.
The Daily Chronicles diplomatic cor
respondent writes:
'kuehlmann's speech and its effect on
the German and Allied positions con-
tinues to he discussed in official circles.
An authorized spokesman of high po-
litical standing has declared that pro-
nouncement in it does not help much.
but it throws n certain light on the
condition of Germany. 1t shows fear
for the future. Opinion. particularly
business opinion--for Kuehlmann really
represents that's getting nervous. It
sees bankruptcy staring II in the face
1t sees foreign trade extinguished. 1t
sees lack of raw materials for manu-
facture"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
London Papers Tribute
to sighting America

London, June 29.--Another trlb.
ute to "hghting America" was paid
by the Express today in the follow.
ing editorial:
"As the Allied troops face the
next German assault they hear the
vibrant voices of young America in
every city and village in the United
States. as on the troopships in At
lantic ports Of France and England:
We are coming, o, our brothers,
many millions strong and as our
war-worn soldiers listen they know
that victory will be theirs"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
kUEHLM4NN FALL
is NOT IMMINENT
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
ight. 1918. By New York Times Co.
The Hague, June 90.

. Copyright. 1918. by New York Times Co.
The Hague, June 90.
Won kuehlmann has not yet ten
dered his resignation, and the Ger.
man papers seem to agree that his fall
is not imminent. They admit a Kuehl.
mann crisis, but agree that it is con-
fined to him and that the Government
has a steady majority in the Reichstag.
The Weser Zeitung considers 1t eX.
traordinary that the shadows which
the people thought had disappeared
for good reappear at every ministerial
crisis. This time it is again the much.
hated Helfferich. the kaiser's friend
who Is said to have his eye on the for
eign secretaryship-
=. The papers remind their readers Of
the circumstances under which He'll.
ferich disappeared from the political
arena last autumn and that it was the
same strong majority which now sup
ports the Government that banished
him. Even the Lokal Anzeiger, which
calls for a strong, practical business
man and says that Germany's eco
nomic future will be in the new sec.
retary's hands, strongly disapproves
Helfferich. The paper says that
among the splendid representatives
Of our overseas trade there surely
must be a few men to choose from
who would be suitable for the foreign
secretaryship."
-.. Mistake to Hasten Crisis
All the papers agree that, in view
of the critical times, 1t would be a
mistake to hasten a crisis and that
Kuehlmann must have time to wind
up affairs now in hand, especially the
Rumanian peace.
Vorwaerts, which is full of contempt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
ITALIAN MORALE WONDERFUL
King and General Diaz Real
Leaders of Men
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger

Copyright. 1918. BY Ncv York Times Co.
Rome, June 20. - Deputy Vassallo.
under secretary to Justice Juyt. has
just returned from the front where he
assisted at the routing of the Austrians.
together with Premier Orlando. Speak,
ing OF his impression, he says the Italian
organization Is wonderful. and the
morale Of the italian troops has never
been better. He concluded:
What impressed me most were two
igures-our King and General Diaz.
The sovereign, who knows neither IA
tigue nor repose. Is everywhere in COM
plete communion with the army and the
soldiers. informing himself about every
thing, praisng, melting and awarding
distinctions. The directing mind is Gen.
eral Daz. He has a wonderful tempera-
lnent. worthy Of being the leader of VIC
torious armies He keeps calm: even
in the most critical moment of battle he
sees and provides for all. sending clear.
concise orders.
"One really has the sensation that our
army has become, after the disaster at
Caporetto, moral and material or
ganism, which permits us TO meet the
future trustfully, whatever may arise"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
STRIKES CRIPPLE JAMAICA
Governor Urges Mediation After
Railroad Mechanics Quit
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger

Copyright, 1918, bv Net0 York Times Co.
Kingston. Jamaica, June 20. - More
strikes are occurring. The mechanics
of the Government railway walked out
on Monday. The banana carriers and
dock laborers have decided to accept the
Governors advice and agree to compro-
mise. The situation Is SO serious that
the. Governor has issued the following
notice to the people:
The Governor directs that laborers
should be sternly cautioned not to strike
and that striking affects the Islands
trade, as well as foreign trade. The
proper course for laborers to adopt, II
dissatisfied with their wages and unable
to come to an agreement with their
employers, Is that they should appoint
representatives to present their griev-
ances to board. which the Governor
will be prepared to appoint"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
FLOODS RUIN NORWAY CROPS
Overlooking of Cula River Is Ma
tional Calamity

Copyright, 1918. BY Neto York Times Co.
Copenhagen, June ga great flood
in the Gula River Norway, has caused
damage over a wide range. The Aften-
Crops have been destyode amount
ing to many millions. Through all the
valleys Of the river fine fields have been
flooded and many thousands OF acres
devastated.
The poor crop prospects Of Norway
are thus made worse
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
WOMEN SEEK RAID SOUVENIRS
Search Streets of Paris With
Flashlights in "Nighties"
Special Cable Dispatch

Paris. June 29.-The American habit
Of souvenir collecting took an extreme
poured into the streets to see the dam
age. There was a weird picture. like a
swarm of fireflies on summer night, as
STOPPING women in bath slippers and
bathrobes over nightgowns walked slow
" back and forth over the pavements
flashing pocket electric searchlights In
search for souvenir pieces of bombs. No
souvenirs were found, but some feet were
cut by broken glass.
This was the forty-fourth air raid on
Paris. The chief interest in this series
of airplane visits lies in the fact that II
has not ushered In a new German offen-
sive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
POLAND CONTROL
| SOLD TO TEUTONS
Secret Pact S h o VS. the
Treachery of Bolshevists
and Kaiser's Baseness
TO FOMENT ANARCH1SM
Agreement Gave Germany the
Entire Right to Form
Polish Policy
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1913, By New York Times Co.
Nftla D.,

Special Gable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright. 1918, BY Eew York Times Co.
London, June 2s.-The Times's Milan
correspondent says:
The Nations Voice. Of Cracow, IN It's
secret convention concluded at Brsst-
Litovsk between the Bolsheviki and the
Germans. The scandalous document
shows on one hand, the treachery OF the
Bolsheviki. and on the other the base
ness of the Germans, who. for their own
ends, did not hesitate to foment anar-
chist propaganda in the countries they
occupied .,.
The following Is the substance Of tho
provisions of the treaty:
First. The Polish policy shall be
conducted by Germany.
Second. The Russian Government
pledges itself not to interfere in ques.
tons relating to the organization OF
Third. The Council Of Commission
ers Of the Russian people has the right,
to remain in touch with the demo-
cratic and revolutionary clubs existing
in Poland. sending there, agitators
whose names are on the lists OF the
German information bureau at Pet
Fourth. The dispatch of agitators
to Germany and Austria shall be
missioners.
Fifth The Council Of Commission
ers shall exercise strict vigilance over
Polish national groups In order to
prevent their enlistment in the ter
ritorial army in Russia.
Sixth. Russia shall consider q
violation Of the frontiers of Lithuania
and the Ukraine by Polish troops as a
declaration of war on Germany ana
Austria, and Russia shall aid in crush
ing such armies.
Seventh. The council must prevent
Russian citizens from investing their
own or French, English, or American
capital in any industrial undertaking
in Poland.
Eighth. The council pledges itself
to recognize the eventful new state or
things created by Germany and Aus
tria In Poland, and to defend 1t
against the former allies Of Russia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
PARIS MUST RESUME
PAYING RENT JULY Is
Law Restores Obligation,
Which Lapsed as War Began.
Owners Impoverished
Special Cable TO EUening Public Ledger
Copurfoht, 1918, bu Netp York Times Co

Copyright, 1918. by New York Times Co,
Paris, June 90
Thousands of Parisians are locking
forward with a great deal of anxiety to
the coming rent day. July Is, on which
day a new law passed in March last
to settle the rent question will come
into force. -
Only those who do not live in Paris
will regard as incredible the statement
that at least rs per cent Of the tenants
here have not paid a fraction of rent
since mobilization began four years ago.
To the vast majority of these. both pri-
vate householders and business people.
payment of rent has been rendered abb
soiutery Impossible through the war.
which. has deprived them of all re-
sources except their soldiers pay OF one
cent per day. increased during the last
two years to i've cents. plus allowances
barely sufficient to provide food for
their wives and children.
The experience of owners Of house
property during the four years natu-
rally has been frightful Many of them
have been reduced TO absolute poverty,
and cases are recorded where women
ownino large blocks of property and
with no other source cf Income have
bo1u eisA 70 earn seven cepts an hour
- cgGp>Esnea " wsral1 tov thsir
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

could have taken us
Into It's confidence
earlier.
The general i'm
preston m a d e by
the 8 { at e IN e I s
which the Ministers
made after the Ger-
man att a ck Of
March 21 was that
our own armies in
France had b e e n
kept up to strength
and that those which
the Allies could place
In the field on the
western front were
approximately equal
to the forces which
the e n e m y could
bring against thar,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
Two OPERA SINGERS WED
Nine. Pauline Donalda and
Mischa Leon Are Married
Special Cable Dispatch

Paris. June 29.--Public announcement
has been made of the marriage Of the
Canadian operate singer. Mime. Pauline
Donalda. to Mischa Leon, tenor of the
Monte Carlo Opera. which took place In
Paris on June II. Nine. Donalda Is
now prima donna at Covent Garden. y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
Hollanders to Shape Parade Plans

were born in Holland VIII be held in
the auditorium Of the Settlement Music
School, AS Queen street. South Phila-
delphia, tomorrow afternoon at 3 80
o'clock The purpose OF this meeting
is to organize for the parade which Is
to be held on July 4. All Hollanders
are invited. s...
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
To Repeat Patriotic Film

Wake Up. America - a patriotic Aim
shown at Point Breeze Park a few weeks
International Shipbuilding Corporation
to speed up work on ships, is to be re-
peated there this evening at the request
Of many shipworkers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
Charge He Drove Horse to Death

York, Pa., June 29.--Charles Lichten-
berger, nineteen years old. and Paul J.
Raffensberger. twenty years Of age. were
arrested on a charge OF cruelty to ami
mails. The youths. 1t Is charged, stole
horse and drove 1t until it dropped
dead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29
BRITAIN CLEARING
AIR OF CONFUSION
Government Taking Peo.
pie Into Its Confidence
on National Service
APPLICATION DIFFICULT
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledser
Copyright. 1918. by New York Times Co.
By MAI. GEN. MAURICE

Former Director Of Military Operat tions Of
the British Army
London, June 20.
" The recent debates on the national
service In the House Of Commons have
done much to clear the air. A great deal.
Of misunderstanding and confusion would
have been avoided IL the Government
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

BELMONT CAD ABOVE Anna2 MAnKEr
Montagu Love in Vengeance"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

/ thereby against the conventions of the
Brest-Litovsk peace treaty?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-29

CEDAR GOTH /. CEDAR ,oS,IY AXgsuE
MARY PICKFORD in 'M'iiss"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20

that the result was not decided
by the loyalty issue. Patrick
Stone, the democratic nominee
who withdrew to afford a union
OF forces against the socialist.
believes disloyaltv did affect the
result, and it is said he rebukes
the republicans who have in the
past sought political profit bv
unfair attacks on the American
government. Anyhow you put
1t, Marathon county has certain
ly caused a lot of discussion as
to why they allowed such
thing to be pulled off Some
sore fellows in Wausau right
now.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
Letter From France.

The soldier boys in France GER
tainly appreciate gifts, as is
shown by the following letter
received from "some mothers
boy" in Franceby Geo. E. O'Con-
nor, acknowledging receipt of a
quantity of smokes"
Received your Red Cross package
Yesterday and thank you very much.
1t sure is great to receive packages
over here, The Red Cross gifts were
too late for Christmas so we made
them New Years gift. The tobac-
co will come in very handy little
later when it will be harder to obtain
tobacco, Thanking you again for
your kindness, | remain,
Pr. FOSTER COUSINS,
Bat. & 10lst f. A.
Somewhere in France.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
WAS BOOSTER MEETING
Reorganization of the County
Council of Defense We'd
nesday Night.

A loyalty meeting and reiuye
nation Of the Villas county coun.
Gil OF defense was held at the
court house last Wednesday eve.
nlng, and the spirit shown de.
notes to some extent the real
patriotism which Villas county
people are filled with.
heretofore, on account of non
usage of the various methods OF
publicity which should have been
used to show what the county
people have done andwere doing
IN the first and second liberty
loan, Red Cross, Y M. c. A. and
War Savings and Thrift Stamp
drives and other acts Of patriot
ism, it had been thought bv the
uniformed that Villas county
was primarily dead.
Not SO. We oversubscribed on
Liberty bonds double the maxi
mum asked, likewise the Y. NC.
A. In both money and supplies
we have more than exceeded our
maximum quotas in Red Cross
work. Other societies through
out the county have furnished a
maximum amount OF supplies for
the soldier boys at the front.
Now a systematic method is
under way which will keep our
people informed on every phase of
the war. Besides there were
committees appointed to aid the
farmer in securing seed, labor
and anything necessary for big
crop production; a committee on
loyalty, who will look up those
weak in patriotism. and one on
food conservation and prices.
The following committeeman
were appointed;
ExECUTIvE-Geo. E. O'Connor, F.
W. Carter, G. H. Wiegand, w. B.
Raymond and chairmen of other COM
AGRICULTURE - Oscar Gunderson,
August We'll, w. G. Arnold.
LoYALTY-N. M. Emmons, M. Fran
KEEL, G. I'll. Jackson.
PUBLICITY-D. G.. Menefee, Verne
Richards, G. H. Waters.
Boy LABOR, IDLE ADULTs-Grant
Cook, Alex Higgins, A. j. Austin.
FooD AND PRICES Amos Radcliffe,
Fred'k Behn, j. t. Nemacheck.
Here is the slogan which the
council of defense has adopted:
1--WE ARE AMERICANS, OR WE
ARE NOT. WHICH ARE YOU?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20

ote ne has trapped this winter
Coyotes are thick in certain sec
ton OF the county, and becoming
more numerous each year. They,
to large extent, together with
their uncles, the timber wolves.
are the cause of the depletion of
deer IN this game region. A
little larger bounty on timber
wolves might help to clean them
out, and save the deer and farm
er's sheep.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
KEEP OPEN ON MONDAY
Federal Fuel Administrator
Has Suspended Indefinite
ly Monday Closing Order.

The Federal Fuel Commission
er has suspended his order for the
closing on Mondays for business
houses and Tuesdays for places
of amusement the same to take
effect Immediately. Therefore last
Monday was an "open Monday"
and business houses were able
to resume their regular routine of
weekday business
After three closed Mondays the
administration is satisfied that
the saving of fuel has been such
that it is not necessary any long
er. The spirit with which every
business house in the United
States fell in line with the closing
one day each week for the con-
|servation of fuel, shows that the
American, people can meet any
emergency with a "smile that
won't come off, Every little
village in northern Wisconsin
showed its true patriotism-its
business houses closing, even
though they use no coal.
Fuel Administrator Wiegand
orders as follows:
The order of the Federal Fuel Ad-
ministrator in regard to the closing
of business houses on Mondays and
the closing of amusement places on
Tuesday has been suspended until
further notice.
G.. H. WIEGAND,
Villas Co. Fuel Adm.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
EWALD NOW IN FRANCE
Letter Received Yesterday
That Eagle River Soldier
Had Landed.

Rhiney Ewald is now in France.
Letters received yesterday by
his parents and friends in Eagle
River showed that he had just
arrived on foreign soil with the
121st Aero Squadron. American
Expeditionarv Force.
Corporal Rhinehold Ewald, a
Villas county soldier boy was a
member of Co. H 341st inf. at
Camp Grant, III until the holt
DAYS. He was then transferred
to camp at San Antoine, Texas,
going from there to France.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
HIT BY BIG BLIZZARD
Drifting Snow Caused Late
Trains and Practical Aban-
donment of Freight Serv-

A twelve inch snowfall together
with a driving gale struck this
northern section with terrific
force last Wednesday night, and
for almost twentyfour hours
business was at a standstill
All railroad trains on the Eagle
River branch, passenger and
freight, were practically put out
of commission. The down pas
senger, with the assistance OF
the freight engine, managed to
buck through the drifts, reaching
Monico at moon. 1t was unable
tc start back until six O'Clock
and arrived here at eight in the
evening. The snow was piled SO
deep III the cuts near Clearwater
lake that it was question
whether the tram could get
through. Another engine was
run from Watersmeet to Eagle
River, and with three engines
pulling two coaches, traffic was
resumed at 1920 that night.
The run into Phelps was discon-
tinued for the one day.
This was this sections first
storm of the season. Prior to 1t
we had but moderate fall OF
snow.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
%1rRE WITH THE GOODS
n,.. County's Board Mem
'r Lev. Show One Hundred
parcent Patriotism at Last
Weeks Meeting.

,,.Loroh Villas may be cOnsld,
,,ei to be the smallest county In
'l'o and population IN this glor-
:.ns state OF Wisconsin, it isrlght
l l2,@s with the real one hundred
NV, u, 'csnt-American pep" and the
s,l;tv to do things right at the
e :1bt time. And there is not
u single man in the county but
D rsst stands back of the board
:, their action last week.
Two resolutions were intro
in,ed and unanimously passed,
a .Ssrlby Resolution No. L, APP
1,onriates $500 from the gen
5s,sI fund for the exclusive use Of
t5s Villas County Council of De
fnse.
1900. the same to be used at the
secretion of the county agricul-
rra1 committee to purchase seed
Srtbe farmers of Villas county
and giiveit to them at actual
,ost. Already the county agri-
nItural representative Oscar
anderson has ordered a large
AMOUNT of seed corn and other
sed grain for the farmers.
Another resolution passed was
me TO place before the State
Council of Defense the matter
Of permitting residents OF the
county to secure dead and down
timber on state lands for the
purpose of securing a supply of
fuel. A few weeks ago the state
land commission, who had been
selling dead and down timber,
suddenly revoked all permits for
the cutting of wood on any of it's
holdings. And this was done at
the time the federal fuel admins
traitor for Wisconsin was asking
everv person to conserve on coal
and use wood instead.
Why the state land commits
sion took this attitude cannot
undetermined, although several
have written for information.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-02-20
Wausau's Special Election.

Local issues, i'll management
of the campaign and failure OF
E. A. Dunn, republicancandldate
to declare himself on the sena-
torial issue, are given as reasons
for the election of Herman
Narth. socialist candidate, in
the Second assembly district last
week Tuesday. Most Wausau
men think or at least are saving,