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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14
|I2T RECORD Of KAISER
| IS BIC STUMBLING BLOCK.
liz Thing Which Stays Hand of President
Wilson in Accepting Germany's Plea
for Action to Bring Peace.
|1ILE MORE PR0DD|NG NEEDED
;ncerity Of Germany is Doubted as Peace
Reply Might Later be Considered
Scrap Of Paper.

Thus only on the question Of deal
ing with the Hohenxolierns upon this
event which will determine the des
tiny Of the whole world apparently Il
the Indecislon now In the presl
dents mind.
There Is reason to believe the
president knows much behind the
scenes In Germany ofw1ich the world
at large is ignorant. 1t may be he
knows the provisions Of the mysterl-
GUS decree by which the Kaiser on
September 80 broadened the powers
Of the reichstag and the chancellor
(Which decree has never been made
pubIic). At any rate officials feel
that Germany knows she Is whipped
sincerely wants peace and uncondI
ItionaIly surrenders by yielding to the
presidents fourteen peace principles
because in 30 doing she agrees to the
foiiowino:
Open peace negotiations.
Freedom Of the seas IN pence and
In war.
Elimination Of economic barriers
among nations associated In league
to insure peace.
Reduction Of armaments.
Adjustment Of colonial claims on
basis Of popular rights.
Evacuation Of and opportunity for
Russia.
Evacuation Of Belgium.
Evacuation Of French territory and
riahtina of the Alsace-Lorraine wrong.
Readlustment Of ltaiy's frontiers
on basis Of nationalities.
Opportunity for peoples OF Austria
IL - aAVeIAn-
ment.
Evacuation Of Rumania, Serbia and
! Montenegro and guarantees for all
Balkan states.
Sovereignty for Turkeys portion Of
the Ottoman empire and autonomy
for other nationaIities.
An Independent Poland with access
to the sea.
LEAGUE of nations to guarantee in
dependence and territorial Integrity
to all states-both large and small.
Far Into last night, the president
studied his problem after returning
from New York. In the absence OF
the official text Of the German note
he conferred with Col. e. M. House,
his confidential adviser who returned
with him and together they went
over the kilograms from all parts OF
the country.
These, It was stated, reflected
about "5C-5o sentiment for and
AGAINST accepting the German offer"
The president will have before him
TODAY the official text. IT his reply
is further inquiry, 1t probably VIII
90 forward Immediately. II 1t is an
acceptance or qualified rejection 1t IS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14
j Robert J. Bender, United Press

Robert J. Bender, United Press
staff Correspondent
WAsHlNGTON, Oct. 14.-Oniy one
rr--the record Of the Hohenzoi-
ss-appears today to stay the hand
President Wilson in accepting Ger
ys plea for action to restore
ase.
And even this obstruction may be
I lived by the president provided
her hIman hostages or allied occu-
! pn Of some German territory is
sn to insure Germanys keeping
Ii.
however, the president finds he
not talk business with the Ger
authorities as at present consti-
h, Il 10 believed certain he will
sry point out in his reply to the
man people how they may hasten
Ne.
10 thoroughly understand the
kef marked change In atmosphere
but the momentous situation since
Presidents return to Washing.
three things must be kept In
First the president 10 essentially a
n Of peace.
Second, he has stated upon several
tasions that he would harken at
tine to peace proffer, sincere
made"
Third, he believes acceptance of his
uteen peace principles Is tanta-
sunt to unconditional surrender Of
central powers.
Hence, when Germanys first proffer
me the Presidents initial act was
apply what he regarded as the acid
70 It's sincerity. His three In
IHes resulted.
naturally because of the inveterate
pIiclty Of the German government
snerto there are doubts as to the
20 falth OF the enemy now. These
rejected both in congress and in
,hdfeds Of kilograms reaching the
nlte house. Until the official text
me herman reply has been scruti-
80 there will be suspicion that the
uman government has flashed one
"'on around the world for homo
N.umption and another for Presi-
" wilson. Hence the atmosphere
voUsa today is that their obser-
aons are based on the unofficial
s .aken at Its face value.
s understood that this govern
.. no'ds that Germany's aaree-
~ 70 evacuate occupied territories
s,uaes Hussia-and means she will
.a'aw all her great armies back
:. - doubt Is expressed by officials
90 armistice which would be
n. s"seo es entirely by Generals Foch,
(rsL 0.sz, A'lenby, Pershing and the
E,s;s n ana Serbian staffs, would be
r.. .'usreo IN such manner as to in
MI "e a''ies against any Teuton
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14
Requests President of United
States to Take Up Task Of
Re- establishment of
Peace.
SUGGESTS AN ARMIsTICE
Note Follows Closely Line Of German
and Austrian Pleas and Is
Delivered To-
day.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON, Oct, 14.-Turkey
today besought the president to take
upon himself the task OF re-establish-
ing peace; accepted Wilson's four
teen terms as basis for negotiations
and requested an immediate general
armistice.
The note, following closely the line
Of the German and Austrian peace
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14
If American Army Keeps Ham
mering Away and People
Buy Liberty
Bonds.
MUST BE NO LET UP
There Must be no Wavering Now
Under False Assumption That
tho War Is All
Over.

nv Carl d. Groat. United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14.-"Whr
ever NAV be the result of the peace
nroposals. the war department must
nroceed at full speed with men and
supplies, and the people must support
the army until the boys are back
with the fruits of victory safe and
assured"
Secretary of War Baker, home from
a seven weeks intensive study of
the western battle line, brought the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14
:: {; hundred Eighty six Killed
IL Action and Over 200
Wounded.

|oTins nscNGIoN. Oct. 1.-THE fol-
Eonnsnd,nuaa sds,suaities are reported by the
fspeditionass general of the American
N.s,n .sa !. in action. 1856.
Wss,ns Wssnss in action. ie.
Did Disnaed e. severely, 2s7.
Disd sd from wounds. ~ ~
Fsuses, '0m accident and other
Died q disease. e5.
Wounded aalrplane accident. 1.
Total 7ss. sree undetermined. "a.
4ssstenantso IN Action.
''s's' Fl. Atkinson, WI.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-14
Two Killed in Action, -Four
Missing and One in Hands
of Enemy.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE fol-
lowing marines casualties are report
ed by the commanding general of the
American expeditionary froces:
Killed in action, 2.
Wounded in action (severely), l.
Wounded in action degree unde.
termined), l.
Missing in action, 4.
In hands of enemy, l.
Total. 8.
Killed In Action.
Privates-
Ernest W Porter, Newark. n. j.
Evan D. Thomas, Allegan, Mich
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n. Telegraph Service Of The
naily r.G Gate City and Constitu-
Irssa'Dmocrat rs is received over
onr own leased wire.
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THE WEATHER.
Fair and Warmer. Local temp.
S p. M, SO; 8 a. m., 43.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
w atcha Think !?

Here's to the Sammie over in France,
Who doesn't care when he takes q chance
He fights in the open and not on the sly,
And he'll be in Berlin next Fourth of July.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
"A "a America For Americans! p p "A

Geographical Information About Places in the News
ARRAs-A fortified banks of
the River principal the French Northern Rail
way 1874 miles from Paris and 81 miles from Brussels
is built partly eminence partly plain and contains
four dvnhe city the the lower and
the citadel beautiful city, the houses being built of
straight wide with squares stately build
The Cathedral of N Dame almost totally wrecked by Ger
shells and bombs is there.
Arras important market Of Northern France
large of manufacture of beesugar agricultural implements hos
iery lace pottery and leather In 1901 the population
Of the
Tapestry but this a
years.
held principal part Revolution was
the home of Roespierre and his brother The
in the first advance 1914 but they
and it of their detectives 1t totally
ruined by their commandments andv vandalism.
acknowledgements ba ye This the scene
fighting during the German offensive
chief Hazbrouk the
Department LIE Nord Northern France miles of
the Belgian border is by rail- about miles
Calais the English channel Built rising ground of the
Lys River it ia picturesquely situated.
Bailul quaint town of Flemish origin princi.
pal buildings the Church of Saint Vast of the century, Hotel
de- Vile of the 10th and
All of these have been ruined and sacked Germans
Its chief industry handmade were the
manufacture woolen leather pottery In
1901 the population 99 The 1914 and are
lighting for it's possession
The 1918 Declaration Liberty Bond War
Savings Stamp Red Gross Button Have signed this Message
of Purpose to the world
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
Wonders of Nature

Kind nature gave the zebra stripes,
As everybody knows,
For purpose of camou6age
Against the zebras foes.
And to the fleet giraffe she gave.
To save from beasts of prey.
A periscope to see the same
And make its getaway.--Ex
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
FILLING SPACE
b J. r. @.
By J. r. a..

i'll BkLF ii
Newspaper Verse
Spirit Of freedom from laws regulations
Soft the ripple Of brooklet in June
Romance Of moonlight and loves Civilizations,
Mythical musical. newspaper
Joybe1ls and sadness and laughter and weeping
Dreamngs Of youth, and he signs Of old age;
Mothers love baby's sleeping
Verse that we find on the
Strong hearts to tell us of the silver lining.
Souls beatfr the structure of cults;
Sentiment strong, with the home entwnng,
Emotions actions that results.
Old fashioned homesteads with love in the living,
Turn again from the love of the sage
To music measured with in the giving :
Verse that find on the newspaper page.
Newspaper Verse Oh. where shall find
The hearts overflow you find in the refran
How soul in one keeps time with it's
Ships sea, castles reared in old Spain.
Spirit of all joy. with Serve" calling.
Brave hope and love- fit fears assuage.
Bringing earth that have been falling
Verse that find the newspaper page
Long may it wave, gosamer dreaming
the thrill of VIOLIN euaee
Place soul, or scheming-
Verse that we find on the newspaper page.
We could all live in glass houses unbemshed
would throw
the month of brides
IT'S also the month of battles
Well tits but q step from brides
battles
Hold, the cloud without
silver lining. IT'S aso the
month of
Katie Smith got the mumps
IT'S sadi indeed, and crue
But she still hugs a joy,
She needn't 90 school
will who deliver monologue what they would
have done had they across.
Poetry blinking couple the
shabby pockets of lie-Don Marquis.
Someday may without issuing
free three. hat house iewelry
CHEEKY Stuff
Always jes hopin' dat tomorrow will be sweet
Always hab song lips. an dancin' n feet;
Always fndin' lauehin' in time
Maxim mighty music out o. ordinary
Always jes a-known things better than they seems
Plannn an a-wishin; an a-buidin' mighty dreams;
Always jes a-watin' for de joy dsts ahead
An thsnkn God better off than lots O. folks what's dead
Hate just love in need of q mornings morning."
What has become of the od-fashioned woman
get the bottle bung himself drop
"ould sod ?"
Mason. geeu songs Groom when
borne Southern air perfume june T then
the stuff then gld Dreams city folk
enough singing O.
buds the poughboy
farm writes his Sue The city longs dwell with
chickens kline; he WE'LL
from vine So toe climb the peaks bliss to sing ompan
q
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
Idle Thoughts

Idle Thoughts
Little Articles in Prose and Poem, Concerning
Serious and Humorous Topics Of the Day
By Percy
Il Il Il Thursday. July 18th. 1918 II ~
Revolution fought Golden Hill
New York 1872 Williams 18th l77O
months previous Boston Commons.
Liberty
In the vestbule the Philadelphia House, Chestnut
between Fifth Sixth building
famous Independence Hall, Liberty Bell
The Representatives of the United States
this spot July 4th 1776 and adopted the Declaration which made
America free country.
The bell ordered in 1851 Robert Charles London,
England stipulated
1000 pounds following inscription:
by Pennsylvania State
in Philada. MDCCLIl"
Beneath this quotation xxv-10.
Proclaim liberty throughout the inhabitants
thereof"
1852 while being tested was
Philadelphia by Isaac Norris He much
the attempt
hung in the steepe IN June, 1853.
The bell the dnes liberty July 1776
the 4th generally again July 1886.
while being toled for of
a place.
the several expoion where failed
the attention of all liberty loving Americans
n n "A Freedom For All Forever "a n n
Fy-six signed the of Independence John
signature; Put
John Hancock h paper" meaning sign
Watcha Think?
to in France,
Who doesn't when he takes a chance
He fights in the and the sly,
And he'll be in Berlin next Fourth of July.
Our Query Column
Notice submitting queries must be member of
Red Cross and thrift
Q:-Why does baseball have such thick coverP
A-To keep the the bat knock hot
OIL have cold feet What shall do for themp
A-Keep the home fires burning will suffer with
OIL something deepto suggest appro
plate
A-Read 5000 Leagues Under the Sea-"
Q:-What caused the Kaiser's withered
A-Reachng for things he couldn't
Q-Why they place
plate in baseball
stay a start yet
is anxious after he has left
n r "Unired We Stand: Divided We Fall" p "A
Ring Dem
Liberty Bell
2-Church Bell.
3-Wedding Bell
4-Curfew Bell
5-Cow Bell
6-Our
Spring
For here the violet in the wood
Thrills will the sweetness yoa take,
And wrapped away from life and love
The wild Dreams and fain would wake
Harriet Prescott Spoford.
If can't live what right watch the
that farther
eventually lead n unhappy
Sometimes when the prodqa being
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04

Solid Sonnet


amt Mason, I'm there with geeful songs
borne upon Southern perfume of
the stuff tits then gid city folk get
enough woods and singing o. june o. thy
CHARM buds the ploughboy
writes poetry his Sue The dwell
chickens and with kline; he the from WE'LL the blossom
from &c. climb the peaks of bliss Olympan
for June like stolen kiss like April And
when her full boomed eoor they catch the soul of rich
the spinning dream mellow Used Be- Now the
the are seeIve
yards living poetry
bind
intent Gee write
along wearyng But feel just fine And
thrush-I the self
readers? Hush, nice farm
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
Chips o Life
Bits of knowledge Gathered by Experience on
Journeys Along Lies River Of Time
By ~ Tytssm.
II = Folks We Meet IN the News = Il
BY ~ Trssssna.

always thought sculptor quiet Of . chap But
different They little physical enthu
and action in WHILE
Anyway. Mr. utzan Borgum created quite bit Of excitement
the War when he
special sculpt few and facts
Wilson He lot of
centered the apane which the
thing needing to be done.
Borgum Idaho in 1867. He educated 10
exhibited
sculptor Paris Spain and California and worked i've
years 1901 New York has been his home
of the best of living sulptors.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
Little Articles in Prose and Poem, Concerning
Serious and Humorous Topics Of the Day
By Percy Ters.
n Il II Thursday. July 4th. 1918 II II

The first battle of the Revolution fought Golden Hill in
New York 1872 Williams January 18th 1770
months previous the Boston Commons
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04

n n n The American Primer p Il
r Is for Life, from all the Earth.
10 Spent pay for Freedoms new birth.
Is for Ideals high and true.
Giving strength and courage
= Is for Battaons. eager eyed
Cb) Falternq whate'er betide
r, IL for Eagle, with wide spread WINGS
10 Guarding all of Gods living thinga
II Is for Right, for aye stay
n pillar of Fire" lighting the way.
r Is for Truth that ne'er de
That lives great purpose to supply.
II Is for Yanks who give their all
That Freedoms symbols ne'er may fall.
y Is for Birth of that brighter day
o. Dawning sure when we win the fray
~ Is for Ordeas must meet
" To the world from dire defeat.
At Is for Neighbors must serve;
Y Give freely of toll heart and nerve
n Is for Deity whom we trust
o. Knowing His way is sure and just.
LIBERTY BOND these letters spell.
By it life, love and peace are given;
BY it fell war from earth is drivers
Ger its power naught excel;
Nor greater joy than it foretell
Place this lesson all others beyond.
Give it first place in heart and mind
Then fair place among you'll find;
But sad your fate. failing to respond
To lesson of the LIBERTY BOND.
N u N Amor,o. F. Am.-:o.,.i N - N
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04
II p p Freedom For All Forever" "a

Ffysx signed the Declaration of Independence John
Hancock Put
John Hancock this meaning sign
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04

Sunshine Sam
Katie Smith has got the mumps,
IT'S sad indeed, and cruel;
But she still hugs q joy. you see
She needn't 90 to school
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-04

For here the violet in the wood
Thrills with the shall take.
And wrapped away from life and love
The wild rose dreams. and fain would wake
Harriet Prescott Spoford.
If can't live what right the
ctor and that farther down the that will
eventually lead to unhappy existence
hen the prodgal being greeted
by loving friends and having feast of fad calf
ing the staton-but the sheriff.
Selfconce cold killed
all the bullets that made
High of living caused from the high Of leaving
In loving country
A clean plate will help win the
For Sae-$5.00for $418. 25 insalments W. s. s.
We don't know much about meters
And very little about rhymes
We scrubbed this cute little poem;
only needed four lines.
- Hill Ia w.. T. -
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17
Estate of William K. Silver
STATE OF VERMONT

Distric of Orleans, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict aforesaid.
To the heirs and all persons interested in
the estate of William K. Silver late of
CraftSbury in said District, deceased,
GKEETING:
WHEREAS, application hath been made
to this court in writing, by the Admins
traitor of said estate praying for license and
authority to sell I'll of real estate OF said de-
ceased. for be payment of debts and charg-
eS Of administrations setting forth therein
the amount of debts due from said deceased,
the charges of administration, and the
amount of personal estate and the situation
of the real estate.
WHEREIN pom, the said Court appointed
and assigned the 3rd day of May,
1915 at the Probate office in Newport in
said District at nine O'Clock m. to
hear and decide upon said application
and petition and ordered public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested
with the time and place of hearing, three
weeks successfully in the Orleans County
Monitor newspaper which circulates in the
neighbOrhOOd of those persons interest
ed in said estate, all which publications
shall be previous to the day assigned for
hearing. sEE 81
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to
appear before said Court, at the time and
place assigned, then and there in said Court
to make your objections to the granting CT
such license, if you see cause.
Given under my hand at Newport, in said
1918 =. M. SPOONER, Register
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17
HOLLAND

Elias Moulton is ill at this writing.
Mrs. Jos. Marcott is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Albert Musgrove is with her
sister, Mrs. Howard Lackey.
Holland Creamery Co., did business
at the Derby Line plant the past
week.
Miss Edna Sykes has closed her
school in East Charleston and re-
turned home.
VIM. Sykes and A. r. Hall attend
ed the county road commissioners
meeting at Newport Tuesday.
Twelve little friends of Thelma
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17

Hall met at her home Saturday after
noon. The afternoon was pleasantly
spent in playing games in the sugar
place. Maple sugar was served and
all had a delightful time.
MORGAN CENTER
Derwood Elliott is suffering from
broken arm.
Francis Hill is in Newport, where
he has employment.
S. d. Elliott is very low. Mrs.
Clarence Sanborn of Derby is helping
care for her father.
Rev. W.. w. Cook preached his fare
we'll sermon Sunday. He leaves
many friends here, who are hoping
may return.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17
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clearly. You will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
pain in sides and back, rheumatism, baCkache, kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets
a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
constipation biiousness, headache and sluggish bow
els. Fred d. Pierce, Barton, G. H. Hunt, Evans
Vile
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17

G. F. Wright, West Glover
N. 3. Williams, North Craftsbury
G. H. Root, North Craftsbury
HI. FL. Cook, Glover
o. M. Rowell, South Albany
George L. Young, West Glover
j. NJ. Brigham, Westmore
VIM. Davies, Bloomington
M. E. Calkins, Westmore
James E. Young, Bloomington
r. A. Dutton, Bloomington
Geo. G. Myers, Westmore
VIM. Baird, Barton
J. S. Wiley, Irasburg
H. C. Cleveland, Coventry
VIM. Lawson, Coventry
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17

E. A. Dutton, East Craftsbury
L. J. Patch, Greensboro Bend
T. w. Gebbie, Greensboro
F. A. Amsden, Greensboro Bend
Cuthbertson Bros, Greensboro
D. G. Speir, Greensboro
j. HI. Darlington, Greensboro
A. G.. Chase, Greensboro Bend
R. A. Richie, Greensboro Bend
Alex Shields, North Craftsbury
E. A. Dutton, East Craftsbury
G. II. Uric, West Glover
A. P. Bean, Glover
c. w. Williams, West Glover
w. o. King, West Glover
S. T. Vance, West Glover
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17

p: N. Connal, Newport Center
w. II. Warner, Jay
W. 3. Gilpin, Westfeld
Z. W. Bryant, Westfield
A. P. Sweet, Lowell
Lewis Bros, Morgan
w. c. Hinton, East Charleston
p. A. Ferrin, Holland
b. V. Eastman, West Charleston
James Flynn, Derby
Geo. o. Burton, Derby
e: p. Coruth, East Charleston
M. A. Adams, Derby
F. L. Parlin, West Charleston
c. S. Wilcox, Morgan
E. M. Whitehill, Morgan
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1918-04-17

c. FL. Hannant, Irasburg
Geo. j. Benware, Coventry
J. j. LABEL, Coventry
c. S. Emery, Newport
Frank w. Tenney, Albany
B. L. Chaffee, Irasburg
G. A. Griggs, Irasburg
j. P. Wheelock, Coventry.
B. H. Coburn, Jay
w. E. Brock, Troy
Edwin Boyton, Westfeld
c. L. Erwin, Newport Center
G. A. Bailey, Newport Center
c. G. Stannard, Lowell
F. E. Taylor, Troy
C. C. Field, Troy