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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-13

OBITUARY
Albert j. Fishbeck died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Wood
ward, Plum Ave, at $50 a. m, Tues
day, June 4, aged C7 years. He was
born i'm Clinton county, Mich, on Feb.
20, 1851, and was well known around
st. Louis and st. Johns as pioneer
i'm these districts and lifelong resi-
dent. He spent about twelve years
in Oregon and returned to Alma two
winters ago. He was ailing all win
ter and two months ago his trouble
became serious. Mrs. Nellie Wood
word is his only living child. His
brother, Charles, is living at Bruce,
Alberta, Canada Four granddaugh-
ters and eight nephews survive. The
funeral service was held in Eastmn-
ster chapel on Wednesday morning,
June 7. The minister, Rev. Robert
Grierson, preached the funeral SER
mon from the text, Like as father
unto his children so the Lord pitch
them that fear Him" The floral of
ferings were beautiful and the songs,
by special request, were touchingly
rendered by Miss Margaret Moore
and Miss Bradner, a relative of the
deceased. Interment was made at
st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-13
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications az they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There
10 only one way 10 cure catarrhal deatpess.
and that 10 by constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal DeafnesB ~ caused by an IN
famed condition OF the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube 10
infamed you have rumDling Oound or
imperfect hearing. and when AZ In entirely
closed. Deafness Is the result. Unless the
Inflammation can be reduced and this tube
restored TO its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases OF
deafness are caused by catarrh. which 10
an innamed condition OF the mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru the
blood on the mucous surfaces OF the sys-
tenn.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Circulars
tree. All Druggists, 75c.
IT. J. CHENEY a CO. Toledo. o.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-13
Westminster Charel

Corner of Republic and Marquette
Pastor-R. Grierson, 205 Grove.
1000 a. m.-Public worship.
Theme-"Among Thieves"
2:45 p. ma fine Children's day
program.
6:3O-Senior and Junior c. +. meet
ings. The Juniors are in the charge
of Mrs. Grierson. Let your children
get the benefit of this excellent Bible
training.
1880 p. m.-Public Worship. Theme
'The Divine in Man"
Part of the Chldren's day program
will be given at this service.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-06-13
OBITUARY

and kiss each other. This is as it
should be.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
BESSARABIA ANNOUNCES
FORMATION OF REPUBLIC;
PEACE PARADE BY RUSS

PETROGRAD, Jan. 1.-BessSrabia
has announced its independence, and
under the name OF the Moldavian Re-
public will form a part of the Rus
sian federated republic
This with the peace celebrations Of
yesterday cover the weekend devel-
opments. Over the snow-coVered
streets the paraders marched to the
graves of the victims of the revolu-
ton, where a mass was held
The members OF the German and
Austrian peace delegations were
spectators of the scene.
Silent crowds promenaded the New
sky Prospect and other thorough
fares, reading the peace banners car
ri0d by the marchers, but without
applause.
One banner bore the inscription:
mo separate peace with the Kaiser;
no union with the capitalists" A few
OF the banners read: Long live the
Constituent Assembly" but the stand
ards chiefly were streamers praising
the workmen's and soldiers delegates
and characterization. Some banners
bore.the words, ITO the trenches with
the sabotagers" and Down with the
constitutional democrats" and SINH
lar notices discreditIng the constitu-
tional democratic party.
The professions were made up OF
military organizations, consisting OF
infantry, cavalry, and artillery, and
marines and sailors, which alternated
with civic groups, the latter includ-
Ing women street car employees and
workers in various factories.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
RED CROSS SENDS
RELIEF TO RUINED
GUATEMALA CITY

Red Cross dispatches today from
the American minister at Guatemala
City confirmed earlier press DIS
patches that so per cent OF the Guate-
malan capital had been wrecked by
earthquake. and that a large part OF
the surrounding country had been re-
duced to ruins.
try.
Immediate preparations were made
to assemble much larger amounts Of
foOdstuffs, clothing and other supplies
for relief of the stricken republic.
Early reports OF 1000 dead are de-
clared to be extravagant-
Director Frank Persons completed
plans for the departure early tomor-
row morning from New Orleans of S1O.-
900 worth OF food, besides a large
amount OF clothing, and surgical sup
plies aboard one of the United Fruit
Company steamers. The ship with its
ton in five days. Another steamer
will follow within a day or two with
an equally great amount of supplies,
including a vast amount OF galvanized
iron sheeting needed to supply tenn
porary shelter for the homeless in
habitants.
Red Cross officials said today they
were prepared to furnish any amount
of assistance needed, and would await
further instructions from the Amer
lean minister. Some difficulty may
be encountered in securing cargo
space for the relief supplies. and il
may be necessary TO move up the sail
ing date Of one Of the fruit ships. II
by doing so it will hasten relief
stores.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
COAL BIN EMPTY,
LUTHERAN Church
FACESS SUSPENSION

Lack OF coal today threatens TO
prevent one OF washington's leading
churches from holding its regular
weekly services.
The Epiphany Lutheran Church. at
New Hampshire avenue and U street
northwest, has no coal, and unless
some can be procured at once to start
the Ares which would make the
church habitable during the cold
wave its doors must remain closed.
We put our last shovelful OF coal
In the furnace Sunday night" said
the Rev. Charles +. Steck, pastor Of
the church. today. SUnless we get
some coal tomorrow we will have to
suspend the Thursday evening SER
vice. and unless we get Il by Saturday
we cannot hold the Sunday services,
As We must start the fires the day be-
fore the church II used"
The church needs about two tons OF
small stove coal Efforts on the part
OF members OF the congregation to
buy coal for the church have 80 far
proved fruitlesB. Dealers tell them
that they have no coal That they
viii be glad to supply them As soon
as some comes in. but when that will
be they cannot say.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
ALLIES AND U. S. MAY
GIVE c0UNTER-STATEMENT
OF AIMS IN PEACE REPLY

LONDON, Jan. 1.-Great Britain,
France, Italy, and the United States
were understood today to be exchanE-
Tag views regarding the action which
shall be taken by the allies to counter
Teutonic peace terms.
According to weIl-dehned informa-
ton today, this reply may take the
form Of a counter-statement Of war
aims, subscribed to by all the allies,
or IL may be issued as an analysis OF
exactly what lies behind the camou-
nage OF the German proposals. The al.
lies recognize the Brest-Litovsk pro-
posals as a concrete, although back
handed, prefer to the allies as much
as to Russia -- -
Even with Count Czernin's 1imita-
lions, Germany's apparent acceptance
of the phrase: mo annexations and
no indemnities," and the concession
pressing the right OF self-determina-
ton OF all peoples is regarded as sig
niicant in showing the changed tenn
per of the German war people to take
. definite step toward peace.
1T Is recognized that the proposals
constitute grave new. facts, OF which
sfhcISl recognition has been -rfken,"
declared the ChrORicle today.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
DEER FOUND FROZEN
SOLID In ICY LAKE

MILFORD, Conn. Jan. IA deer
hunt on ice was held here today. but
Jack Frost gets the honor OF the kill.
During the morning two deer were
seen fast in the ice on Long Island
Sound between the mainland and
Charles Island. The local game war
Gen and a companion obtained a boat
and axes and chopped a channel TO
the animals. arriving at their side in
the afternoon. One. a half grown doe,
was dead. and the mother was COM
pletely exhausted.
The deer were towed to land and
the game warden OF New Haven was
summoned. He found the parent doe
beyond recovery and shot II. 1t IS
supposed the deer had been seeking
refuge on the island and started
across the ice early in the day, broke
through. and were unable to swim,
gradually freezing in.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
PIONEER CITIZENS
GET TOGETHER IN
OLD ENGINE HOUSE

The fail OF Jerusalem and the fact
that the British took possession
without firing a gun or destroying
property was one OF the historic
facts recorded on the minutes of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
the District Of Columbia at the regu-
lar monthly preceding the New
Year reception today.
One OF the oldest residents of
Washington. George J. Suter. who re-
moved the bell in the belfry OF the
Presidents stable more than a half
century ago, who is eighty-four years
old, took an active part in the bust
ness of the day.
Theodore W. Noyes. president, pre-
sided. Following the business meet
ing, refreshments were served to
about 100 residents OF Washington,
who exchanged "reminiscences over
their coffee cups in the hIstormic
Union Engine House. southeast cor
ner of Nineteenth and H streets, the
headquarters OF the association.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
SEPTUAGENARIANS HALE
ON GOLDEN WEDDING DAY

Fifty years OF welded happiness
have passed over the lives OF Ezander
French and his wife, and today this
couple, hale and hearty at three
score and fifteen years OF age, are
celebrating their golden wedding an
niversary at their home, 2227 Nichols
avenue.
Mr.. French is seventy-five years old
and his wife is seventy-six. He Is
past master OF Washington Centennial
Lodge. No. II. and one OF the most
prominent Masons in Washington. Mr..
French came to Washington from
New Hampshire and has been con
nected with the Gov e.nment Hospital
for the the Insane for more than
fifty years.
Many friends, relatives and a num-
Der OF children and grandchildren
hare today celebrating the golden
Kidding day at the home OF the hap
~ Aoupls.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
THANKED
FOR $4,000 GIFT
TO JEWISH RELIEF

THE ready response which was
shown by Jews and Gentiles alike
in helping the Washington branch OF
the American Jewish Relief AssOcia-
ton to collect its quota of $4,000 by
New Year Day is cause OF profound
satisfaction TO me-" said Simon Lyon,
the chairman of the local committee
today. The patriotism OF America
has obliterated all differences between
creeds and has united all religious
sects in one great common patriotic
cause. l take great pleasure to ex-
press to the people of Washington my
sincere thanks for their liberal and
ready response"
Isaac Cans. chairman of pub
licity committee, said the newspapers
in giving most liberal publicity and
space to the movement are entitled
to the thanks OF the .ewish people.
Without the valuable help of the
newspapers" said Mr.. Cans. this en-
terprise could not have been carried
out successfully in such a short time.
The press of Washington Is always
ready to lead and help a good cause
1 am more than pleased to say that
NJ. ID. Rosenberg. the treasurer of the
checks and cash donations received
were from Gentiles."
Morton Luchs, the secretary OF the
association, voiced his deep apprecia-
tion OF the liberality of the people OF
Washington in so promptly respond
ing to this appeal for the 100000 fund.
Washingtonians were asked to con
tribute 1000 toward the SlO.OOO.OO0
national fund OF the American Jewish
Relief association before January l.
In to Saturday night $40 900 had been
aid when accounts were
made up last night the complete sum
OF $50, 1000 was accorded.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
BOLSHEVIK|
PEACE TERMS
APPROVED BY
THE KAISER

AMSTERDAM, Jan. THE
Kaiser has given his personal ap-
proval to the peace terms arranged
between the Bolshevik and Teutonic
ENJOYS at Brest Litovsk, said a de-
spatch from Berlin today.
The despatch added:
THE Germans believe that they
are nearer 10 peace than ever before
and it has been a big factor in add
ing to the gsyety of the New Years
celebration"
German newspapers continue to
take a divided view of the offer to
negotiate peace on the principle of no
snnexations nor indemnities, but the
opposition seems to be dying out.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
RUSSIA PROMISES TO END
PEACE PARLEY>IF ALLIES
WILL ALLOW NEW ONE

STOCKHOLM, Jan. PRUSSIA will
Immediately break of separate peace
negotiations II the allies grant pass
ports to a Stockholm international
conference and show & disposition
honestly to consider that conferences
decision regarding a general peace"
declared NJ Vorovsky, representa-
tive OF the Russian soviet, and the
peoples commissary, in an interview
today.
Russia he declared welcomes
the action Of the British Labor party.
Russia prefers a democratic general
peace rather than an unsatisfactory
separate peace. BY permitting a
meeting OF the Socialist information
ale Il would be possible to make a
general agreement. Should the CEN
IraI powers decline To participate in
such Stockholm conferences, or to
abide by its decisions. Russia viii
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
Pershing Thanks Women
Of u. S. For Inspiration

General Pershing today cabed DR.. Anna Howard Shaw
chairman of Womens Committee Of the Council Of National
Defense this reply the Christmas message by the of
America the expedtionary forces:
A ranks of the American expeditonaY forces unite in heart
felt thanks the of America for their love and their prayers
The patriotism of incompatible women than whom there
others noble shall be inspiration until the great
mission which nusted shall accomplished Ac
cept the coming year and firm confidence
final success
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
TEUToN PRISONERS WED
RUSSIAN GIRLS, TURNING
BACK ON FATHERLAND

Taking advantage of the reign of
anarchy in Russia, thousands OF Teu-
ton prisoners have ceased to be pris-
Oners, married Russian girls, been
elected to local offices. and do not in
tend to return to Germany or Aus
tria in the event OF a separate peace
This condition is widespread in Rus
sia, according to authentic dispatches
reaching here. The prospect OF re-
entering a hopeless struggle has no
appeal for these former subjects of
the Kaiser
Mass meetings of the prisoners are
being held, and the same spirit of re-
volt against returning to Germany
may spread through the million leu
tons said to have been placed in Rus
sian prison camps.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
U-BOATS MORE EFFECTIVE,
GERMAN ADMIRALTY SAYS

AMSTERDAM. Jan. 1.SAccordinG
to the German admiralty view the
danger to the allied sltuatioR by the
submarine warfare is irresist4olJ End
increasingly effective"
Dispatches from Berlin Ntoday
quoted these statements from Captain
Brueninghaus. director of the fnf nce
department OF the admiralty, madk to
a war committee OF German indus cry
composed of manufacturers aRC
army and navy officials and parlIS
nentarians.
1.-THE United States can help in a mill
itary way, but as regards shipping
she has not fulfilled expectations.
English and American experts admit
the danger In the situation"
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
PRO-GERMANISM
INMEX|CQFORGES|
EXODUSOF ALLIES

Ell PASo. Tex, Jan. 1.-AmsricGn,
and citizens OF the allied countris
are preparing to leave Mexico Gnt
come to the United States,
Strong prO-German feeling and
anti-American demonstrations By Car
rama military officers are said d
be the cause Of foreigners lsaxin
Mexico.
A New Year banquet was given n
Torreon by German subjects. reports
brought to the border say. II IL sad
many CarranEA officers were IN al
tendance.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
VENIzEL0S DENIES THAT
GREECE HAS ANY AIMS
Whatever IN AORIATIC

Greece has no aims whatever in
the Adriatic." Premier Venizelos has
announced, branding as absurd"
criticisms OF Italy's so-called "expan-
sionistic program in opposition to
the interests of Greece" official ca
blss stated today
Greece offered her aid to the allies
without STIMULATING conditions of
compensation, he said.
Italy Is entitled to a base in the
Aegean Sea, Venizelos stated, in an
answer to insinuations. He expressed
the warmest friendship for, and
again thanked, Italy for aid given
Greece against Turkey in enectinE
the liberation of Creta.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
BULGAR-RUSSIAN PACT
WOULD BE IN FORMERS
FAVOR, MINISTER STATES

Conclusion OF 6 separate peace
between Bulgaria and Russia would
be all in favor OF King FerdInand's
nation II terms outlined in unofficial
reports are true, the Bulgarian min
lister, S. Panaretoff, stated today.
A Russian peace would in no way
nullify or conflict with Bulgarian as
pirations. the minister stated, but
would rather recognize those aims.
for the securing of which Bulgaria
entered the war.
However, there is no reason to be-
leve that Bulgaria. will consent TO
similar terms with Serbia, Italy or
other nations with whom she is at
war, IL was stated.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
To Be Exact
767 Columns
214,633 Lines

This probably the largest advertising gain recorded
by any newspaper in the United States for the month of
December According to the Editor and Publisher that
authoritative national magazine devoted to newspaper in
terests The Washington TIMES second in volume of
advertising gain among all the newspapers in the
month of October, and the November figures of all the
newspapers throughout the United States mot yet COM
piled) should show The Washington TIMES in as high
position the highest position for The TIMES recorded
almost great advertising gain for the comparatively
lighter advertising month of November as it did for
October.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
Berlin Observing New Year Day With Celebrations nged With

continue in the war. Should the al
lies decline a separate peace is in
evitable."
AS to the allies participation, the
soviet must have proof that the
granting OF passports to a Stockholm
conference Is not a mRneuver merely
to sidetrack the Russo-German ne
gotiations.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
SEAMAN LOST IN GALE.

The loss overheard OF James Syl-
vester Byrne, Of New York. was an
nounced today by Vice Admiral Sims.
Byrne was washed overheard in a
gale in the war zone and lost. He
was thirty-One years old and entered
the service in New York April 10,
1917.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
NORTHCLIFFE and
TARDEU TO RETURN

Andre Tardieu, head OF the French
mission, and Lord Northcliffe, head
OF the British war mission, plan to
return here to resume the tasks they
dropped temporarily to visit their
home oossntriOG
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
KINGDOM GOULD GIVEN
CHANCE FOR COMMISSION

CAMP DIX, N. J., Jan. 1.-Sergeanl
Gould has been selected Il
one Of 500 from the draft army hers
to try for commissions at the ofncsrs'
training school
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
14FIRES IN DAY
KEEP F|REMEN Of
DISTRICT ON JUMP

Fourteen fires. several due 10 over
heated stoves and faulty fiues. have
four hours. A motor truck worth
81 900. belonging to the Smith Trans
fer Company. 7Os o street northwest
which was completely demolished in
a garage. was the most costly blaze.
Another truck owned by r. T. Keane
& co. took fire at First and X streets
southwest. and was slightly dam
aged.
Bethany Chapel, Thirteenth and c
streets northwest, sustained a SO
loss from flames which broke out in
an ashboX. Hing Lee tried TO thaw
out pipes in his establishment at 1000
= street northwest. and succeeded in
bringing the engines.
The Washington times., 1918-01-01
Auto Truck Burns.

A third auto truck belonging to
James Carroll. OF 40 New Jersey ave-
nue. southeast. was damaged SO
when flames leaped from a Ieaty gaso-
line tank Thawing pipes in the
home OF Patrick 0onahue. at S04 c
street northeast, caused another run
of fire-dghting apparatus Flames OF
unknown origin did slight damage to
the home of Fred Gischner, at 1914 d
street northwest
a chimney fire at 2l19 Bancroft
place, occupied By Col. ]. +. Hoffer,
was productive Of little damage
Fires from OverheRted furnaces
were reported from the homes of
James Henney. Twenty-sixth and
Monroe streets northeast; James A.
Roberts, 10 Sixth street northeast;
Lillian A. Flint, 1874 | street north
west, and from the Rutland Apart
ment.
Pipe ExpIOdes.
No. 10 engine answered an alarm
at Go street northeast, the resi-
dence OF Frederick Feuschrens, short
ly after 0 o'clock. The firemen found
water pipe in the kitchen had
burst, causing 500 damage.
The explosion knocked down Mrs.
Feuschrens, who was in the kitchen
at the time. She was unhurt, how.
ever.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-06-14
Charged With SeditiOn

C. E. Crews. of Clark, aged 70 yrs.
was arrested Monday by U. S. Mar
shall John E. Lynch on a charge of
m akine disloyal and seditious utter
ances against the United States gov.
eminent. Witnesses say that Crews
m ade the following statement;
THE Americans have undertaken
more than they can hold up to.
The Americans have taken but one
stronghold against the Germans
and that was only a trap the Ger.
mans had set to catch them and
will be glad as soon as they are
caught. am for Germany strong
He is in the Moberly Jail awaiting a
hearing.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1918-06-14

men of training and ambition as
exists today, and will exist in a
still larger measure when the recon
struction period after the war be.
gins. In our own and all other
countries the demand for young
men WHO can do things in mechan-
les and engineering, farming. finance
and business, will be unprecedented
Those who have served in the war
will have an experience in self-con.
trol and action they would never
have attained in a lifetime of peace
those who do not 90, owe it to their
country and themselves to make
the utmost effort to train their
minds and hands in useful arts, and
selecting some Big Man as an ex-
ample, strive in every way to rise
as fully as possible to the level he
has reached, and even 60 beyond
that. These are the DAYS of large
opportunities, and never before were
tn ere so many stepping stones in
the way of books and schools and
teachers. No young man need 60
without an education which shall
m axe him proficient in at least
some one branch of endeavOr.
Young man, this is your day, and
your opportunity is just ahead
H owever small you may be now,
are you big enough to train to be
one of the Big Men then?
It's up to you.