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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
One On the JUDGE,

A clever young lawyer was defend
ing a man accused Of hOuS6breaking.
"Your Honor, submit that my client
did not break into the house at all. He
found the parlor window open, in
serted his right arm, and removed a
few trifiing articles. Now, my clients
arm is not himself, and I fail to see
how you can punish him for an Of
Tense committed only by one of his
limbs"
THAT argument" said the judge, sis
very we'll put. Following 1t logically,
l sentence the defendants arm to one
years imprisonment. He can accom-
pany it or not, just as he chooses"
The prisoner calmly unscrewed his
cork arm, and, leaving 1t in the dock,
walked out.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
REPUBLICANS.
For Suffrage.

Anderson, Anthony, Austin, Bach
arach, Blind Und.), Bowers, Britten,
Browne, Burroughs, Butler Campbell
(Kan.), Cannon, Carter (Mass.),
Chandler IN. y, Chandler (Okla.),
Clark Pa.), Classon, Cooper CO.,,
Copper (Wis.), Copley, Costello, Cram
ton, Currie (Mich.), Dale Vt.), Dar-
row, Davidson, Davis, Dempsey, Deni-
son, Dillon, Dowell, Dyer, Edmonds,
Elliott, Ellsworth, Elston, Emerson,
Esch, B. L. Fairchild, Fairfield, Farr,
Fess, Fordney, Foss, Francis, Frear,
Freeman, French, Fuller Gll), Glynn,
Good, Goodall, Graham UH.), Green
Qa), Griest, Hadley, Hamilton
(Mich), Hamilton On. ", Haskell,
Haughen, Hawley, Hayes, Hersey,
Hicks, Hollingsworth, Hustled Hutch
inson, James, Johnson (Wash.), JUL,
Kahn, Kelley (Mich.), Kennedy Ua.),
Kennedy Or. II, Kess, King, Kinkaid,
Knutson, Kraus, La Toilette (Nash.), &,
Langley, Lehlbach, Lenrott, Little,
Lundeen (Minn.), Macarthur, McCor-
mick, McCulloch, McFadden, McKen-
zie, Mckinley, Mclaughlin (Mich.),
Madden, Magee, Mann, Mapes, Mason,
Merritt, Miller (Minn.), Mondell,
Moore Qnd.), Morgan, Mott, Nelson
Nichols (Mich.), Nolan, Norton, Os-
borne, Parker IN. ", Peters, Clapp,
Porter, Powers Pratt, Purnell, Ram
seyer, Miss Rankin, Reavis, Robbins.
Roberts, Rodenberg, Rogers, Rose,
Rowe, Rowland. Sanders Qnd). San
ford. Scott Qa), Scott (Mich.), Scott
Pa.). Sells, Siegel, Sinnott. Slemp,
Sloan, Smith Qd), Smith (Mich.),
Smell, Snyder, Steenerson, Sterling
Ol). Stiness, Strong, Sweet, Swift,
Temple. Templeton, Timberlake, Tow
ner, Treadway, Ware, Vestal, Vol
stead. Waldow, Ward, Wason Wheel
"a, White (Me.), Williams, Wilson
Qll.). Wood Qnd), woodward, Young
IN. d.. Ziblman. Total. 1856.
Against Suffrage
Cooper CIV. Va.), Crago, Dallinger,
Focht. Garland, Gillett, Gould, Gray
IN. j., Greene (Mass.), Greene (Vt.),
Heaton, Hull Qa.), Kearns, Krieder,
Longworth, Lufkin, Mclaughlin (PaD.
Meeker, Moore (Pa), NORM, Mudd,
Paige Ramsey, Sanders IN. ", Staf-
ford, Switzer, Tilson, Tinkham, Voight.
Walsh, Watson Pa.), Winslow
(Mass). Total, 33.
OF those not belonging TO either of
the main parties the vote was;
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
TROOPS MOVE TO WEST FRONT
Germany Orders Frontiers Closed
Raid on French Fails.

Raid on French Fails.
Berne, Jan. 11.-Closing Of the Ger
man-Swiss and German-Holland from
tiers for month, just announced
by the Germans, was taken to presage
extensive troop transfers. No travel
ers or merchandise during the next
month will be allowed to cross these
borders.
Presumably 1t means a switch Of
Teutonic troops from the Italian to the
west front.
London, Jan. lion the western
front the opposing guns have been ac-
tive near the Searpa, in the Arras
area; northeast of Ypres, and north
east Of Verdun. The Germans have
failed thus far to take counter-meas-
ures against the successful French
sOrtie in the WOevre
Paris, Jan. 1.-THE official commu-
nication issued by the war Office reads :
"There were reciprocal artillery ac-
tions on the right bank Of the Meuse,
In the sectors Of Hill 844 and at Beau
mont. A German raid on our small
posts in the neighborhood Of Nomeny
was without results"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11

Mark Requa of San Francisco Appoint
ed by Garfield

Washington, Jan. 11.-Mark Reoua
Of San Francisco was appointed oil
administrator by Fuel Administrator
Garfield. In announcing the appoint.
ment, Doctor Garfield said: 1.-The first
act of the new oil division will be
to undertake an investigation of the
entire petroleum situation and to rec
ommend to the fuel administrator such
action as MAJ be necessary to han
die petroleum. matters"
The new Oil administrator will have
the active cooperation Of the federal
trade commission.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
d GERMANS SENT TO PRISON
Conviction of Officials of HAMBURG
Line Upheld.

New York, Jan. 11.-Karl Buna,
Georg Kotter, Adolph Hachmeister and
Joseph Popenhouse, officials of the
Hamburg line, received prison SEN
tences after their conviction of violat-
ing customs laws in sending supplies
to German cruisers early in the war,
was upheld by the United States cir
cult court of appeals here. Bunz Kot-
ter and Hachmeister received terms of
one year and half each, and Popen-
house a year and day in the Atlanta
penitentiary.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
Butterfly Carnival.

A strange sight was seen recently in
County RoscOmmOn, and indeed,
throughout central Ireland, where
myriads of rare and beautiful butter
flies were dispOrting themselves. The
lovely peacock butterfly was the most
numerous, and clusters of this species
might be seen on single plant. 1t
was a record occasion for collectors.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
VOTES FOR THE women"
PASSES BY A CLOSE VOTE

ment franks In Importance wi.a the
Declaration of Independence"
Representative Gordon Of Ohio de-
nounced it as ''an impudent" repudia-
ton of the platforms of both the lead
ing parties.
Representative Meeker of Missouri,
predict the outcome, said:
"What can you expect when con-
gress is run by the preachers and the
WOmen?'
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
DIVIDENDS LIABLE TO TAX
Internal Revenue Bureau Makes An
nouncement at WASHINGTON.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Stock divi-
dends will be included in taxable in
come, the internal revenue bureau an
nounced, despite the Supreme courts
decision that dividends are not tax
able under the 1913 income tax law.
''The act Of September s, 1916" said
a bureau announcements, contains an
express provision taxing stock divi-
dends declared and paid out of earn
ings accrued since March /, 1913.
''In the absence of a decision as to
the legal effect of these express prOvi-
siOns contained in the later act, the
bureau of internal revenue naturally
will continue to be governed by the ex-
press provisions of the latter act in
reference to stock dividends"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
ONLY One French Ship Sunk.

Paris, Jan. 11.-One French mer-
chantman of more than 1000 tons was
sunk by mine or submarine In the week
ending January 5. None under that
tonnage was lost Four French mer-
chantmen were attacked unsuccess-
fully.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
VICTORY FOR BRITISH WOMEN
Bill to Exclude Sex From Suffrage
Beaten by Lords.

London, Jan. 11.-Lord LOreburn's
amendment to the representation of
the people bill, by which 1t was sought
to exclude women from the suffrage,
was rejected in the house of lords by
a vote of 134 to 50.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
FOUR CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE
Woman Also Killed When Catholic
Hospital Burns at Ottawa.

Ottawa, Jan. 11.-Four children and
q woman lost their lives in fire which
destroyed the east wing Of the Catho-
lie General hospital in Water street,
with a property damage of 100000.
The victims, the oldest of whom was
four years, were patients in the insti-
tuition. Employees of the governments
printing office aided firemen and nurses
In making many daring rescues in the
removal of nearly 800 persons from the
hospital.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
GERMAN SPY SUSPECT FLEES
Adolph Bollman, Held at San Franois-
CO, Escapes.

San Francisco, Jan. 11.-Adolph
Bollman, detained by federal author-
ties as suspected German spy and
who, 1t was said, had been active in
German circles here, has escaped, ac-
cortling to an announcement by Don
Rathbun of the United States depart
ment Of justice.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
Brazil Sends Flyers to France.

Rio Janeiro, Jan. 11.-Brazilian nav
al aviators who will form the first Bra
lillian contribution to the fighting
forces of the allies have departed for
England.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
BIG ITALIAN STEAMER is SUNK
Steamship HiIazzo Destroyed by Ger
man Submarine in Mediterranean

fFICOTeCT
New York, Jan. 1.-THE Italian
steamship Hilazzo, HAT tons gross
by a German submarine in Mediter-
ranian waters, according to word re-
ceived here. 1t is understood no lives
were lost.
The vessel was launched in 1916 and
was employed entirely for freight
traffic. The Milazzo was 492 feet long
with a beam of 65 feet.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
GERMAN PRISONERS LOSE PAY
Failure of Kaiser to Pay American Of
Hcers Results in U. S. Action.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Failure of the
German government to agree to pay
American army officers taken prisoner
the pay given officers of similar rank
in the German army, resulted In the
American government cutting off pay
ment to all German officers held pris-
oners of war in this country, it WAS an
nounced at the war department
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
Iowa Soldier Dies in France.

Washington, Jan. 11.-General Per
shing reported the death of Harlan f.
Barker, pneumonia; 704 North Divi-
sion street, Creston, 10
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11

Christian J. Peoples, newest rear ad-
joyed by few of his brother admirals,
that of promotion from commander to
all but the highest rank. He entered
the navy in 1895 at 81 per day in the
construction and repair department.
His most recent assignment after con-
spicuous service has been as assistant
to Paymaster General MCGOWAN.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11

Baer On. D., nonpartisan: aye"
Randall (Cal), Progressive-P Protec-
ZIONIST: "Aye."
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-11
BIG FIRE LOSS AT LA SALE
TWO Newspaper Plants Destroyed in
100000 Blaze.

La Sale, ILL.,, Jan. 11.-Fire Of un-
known origin here destroyed the Music
Hall building, housing the Tribune and
Midlander newspaper plants and four
merchant establishments, entailing a
loss estimated at 100000. After a
battle of five hours the flames were
Subdued
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
SOLDIER BOYS

Sergt. George Paradis has returned
to his home in Mexico from France,
where he has seen service. He was
enormously reported to have lost a
leg and an arm While lover there"
He was wounded badly, being shot
twice through I'll hip, which para
lyzed his leg, but has been in a New
York hospital since his return sew
eral weeks ago. where treatment has
resulted in a marked Improvement in
the condition Of the leg. and he is to
undergo further treatment While
lying "a hours on the battlefield after
being wounded he raised his arm to
pass his canteen to a soldier who lay
near him, begging for water, and was
shot through the elbow. The arm
will not be permanently disabled, it is
thought
Word has just been received from
DR.. Leonard II. Ford Of Brewer who
has been overseas and in active serv-
ice on the Flanders front for several
months as lieutenant, that he has
been advanced to the rank Of captain,
recognition that is extremely graft
flying to his many friends. not only
in Brewer, where he gave up his prac-
tiCe to answer the call of patriotism
br' throughout this section, he hav-
ing practiced throughout the territory
east of the Penobscot before removing
from East Eddington to this city a
few months before the United States
entered the war. Capt. Ford is reg
mental surgeon for the 1920 M. G.
Bin.
Aroostook Pioneer, Nov. 21.- The
Pioneer has refrained from publish
ing the unofficial story that Colonel
Hume had been relieved from his
command, until something official was
announced. In answer to our letter
of inquiry, Mrs. Hume sends the fol-
lowing telegram: Il know nothing
more than what has appeared in the
papers as an unofficial report. No
cable can get through. Colonel was
we'll on October 90 and in command IF
the 103rd. Will advise when / know
Of something definite"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Nurses 10 Rank a. Officers,

In any case nurses would have been
eager to place their skill at the serv-
ice Of the heroes of the air, and the
decision Of the British air ministry to
grant honorary rank as officers to
the members ot the service is con-
ducive to its efficiency by attracting
an intelligent type Of nurse. The
matron in chief ranks as major
matrons and experimenting sisters
as captains. sisters as lieutenants,
and staff nurses as second lieuten-
ants. This system. while in operation
in the Australian and Canadian mill
tary nursing service. is an innovation
in the British nursing service and
one that has been warmly welcomed
by the nursing profession. 1t should
be adopted in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
IF KIDNEY and
BLADDER BOTHER
Take Salts to Flush Kidneys and
Neutraiize Irritating Acids

Kidney and Bladder weakness re-
thority. The kidneys filter this acid
from the blood and pass it on to the
bladder, where it often remains 20
irritate and inflame, causing a burn
ing. scalding sensation. or setting Up
an irritation at the neck of the blad-
der. obliging you to seek relief two or
three times during the night. The
sufferer is in constant dread, the wa
ter passes sometimes with a scalding
sensation and is very profuse; again.
there is difficulty in avoiding it.
Bladder weakness. most folks call
It. because they can't control urjna-
,tion. While it is extremely annoying
and sometimes very painful, this is
really one of the most simple aid
ments to overcome. Get about four
ounces Of Jad Salts from your phar-
macist and take tablespoonful in Il
glass Of water before breakfast, con-
tinue this for two or three days. This
will neutralize the acids in the urine
so it no longer Is q source OF irrita-
tion to the bladder and urinary or
gans which then act normally again.
Jad Salts Is inexpensive. harmless.
and is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon juice. combined with lithia
and is used by thousands Of folks
who are subject to urinary disorders
caused by uric acid irritation. Jad
Salts is splendid for kidneys and
causes no bad effects whatever.
Here you have a pleasant. efferves-
cent lithia- water drink. which quick
ly relieves bladder trouble.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
GREATEST DANGER
FROM INFLUENZA
IS AFTER ATTACK
Until the Thin Blood Is Built Up
There Can BE No Complete Re-
eovery Of Strength and
Health.

The greatest danger from an attack
OF the grip, or influenza, is after the
acute stage is over when the lowered
vitality makes the system an easy
prey for any germ disease to which it
Is exposed. The debility resulting
from an attack Of the grip is so per-
sistent that, if the blood is not built up
and the strength restored, it may last
for months and years. Many semi
invalids date the beginning Of their Ill
health from an attack of some form
Of influenza. That this is unneces-
sary is shown by the experience OF
street. Brattleboro. VT. She says:
IAN attack Of the grip left me all
run down. l had no strength and
could not do my work without stop
ping to rest every few minutes. /
suffered from severe headaches and
had cough which was continual day
and night. Any little exertion ex-
hausted me completely.
after reading about DR.. Williams
Pink Pills in the newspaper l pur-
chased a box from my druggist. AZ
ter taking one box l felt much better
and when I had taken three boxes
was completely restored to health.
Il have recommended DR.. Williams
Pink Pills to number of my friends
and shall continue to do So"
The best way to correct this after
effects of the grip is to build up the
blood and there is no better blood
builder than DR.. Williams Pink Pills.
They contain just the clements need
ed to build up the blood and restore
the lost color and vitality. New en-
ergy circulates through the system
with the enriched blood, the heart
stops its alarming palpitating. colog
returns to cheeks and lips. Nothing
more is needed except sunlight, good
air, proper food and rest.
There has been no increase in either
the wholesale or retail price of DR.
Williams Pink Pills. They are sold
by druggists everywhere or will be
sent by mail. postpaid, on receipt OF
price, so cents per box, six boxes $3.50
by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co.
Schenectady, n. Y. Write for free
book, Building Up the Blood" viii IN
has a chapter on the treatment Of the
after effects of the grip.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
Editorial Comment
In 221 Days.
(Rnsfon Glohel


That the Agricultural Stimulation
bill, with its prohibition rider. should
have been passed and signed 10 days
after military operations ceased is
testimony to the extraordinary sweep
of the prohibition movement. For
the immediate argument for war
prohibition was the war: now war
prohibition" is to begin more than six
months hence and continue until the
end Of rehabilitation.
That end is rehabilitation Is not a
date which at this hour it is at all
easy to fix. It is certain to be long
time before the last Of our troops can
return from Europe; before they do
come home may be even longer than
we think. For an armistice does not
mean peace and peace itself does not
necessarily mean order. Nor Is 1t
clear how lawyers and the courts
might interpret Rehabilitation"
Meanwhile, before even the be-
ginning Of this statutory war prohibi-
ton, we are likely to see a perma-
nent, constitutional prohibition auth
orized by action of state legislatures.
Last WlHlcT anu spring II VI oui 10
states ratified the resolution. leaving
only % whose ratification is necessary
to make prohibition a part of our Ma
tional Constitution.
All the legislatures which did not
take action last winter will have the
measure before them in the next few
months. Including the four states
which voted for state prohibition on
Nov. there are % dry state legis-
latures among them, or enough TO
turn the trick even if all the unre-
corded wet" states were opposed.
AS five of the wet" states have al
ready ratified, there is reason to be-
lieye that some of the remaining IL
will do SO.
When the 36th state has spoken, the
amendment will be proclaimed and
u months later it will become effect
i've. The count of the legislatures
may be complete in January or Feb
ruary, perhaps not until March or
April. But it seems now certain that
from July l. 1919, when the Congress
ional rider takes effect, prohibition
will he the fixed policy of the United
States. There remain only 221 wet
DAVIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
HUNTING Notes

Bath Times-Henry Savage was
out with Albert Mcclellan in a float
on Merrymeeting bay Thursday
morning and together they shot seven
black ducks. Savage says that there
was only one other float visible, but
that the bay was fairly alive with
ducks and whistlers, seemingly thou
sands in one flock strung out be-
tween Pleasant Point and the Sands.
In addition to the ducks. which were
very wild, there was one flock of fully
200 wild geese. They tried to get Il
shot at the geese, but the flock was
too wild The long continued storm
had driven the birds into the bay and
kept the hunters at home.
A Maine guide from the northern
woods reports that the muskrats this
fall are digging their holes very close
to the ground. in contrast to last sea-
son, when they dug in three feet deep.
From this fact he prophecies that the
coming winter will be mild. So may
it be,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-11-25
BurIesonizing the Gables
W fCoV1F1'S
(Boston TranSCrlpO

The seizure of all American owned
ocean cable lines by Postmaster Cen
eral Burleson is another prostitution OF
war powers to political purposes. TIE
excuse he offers neither excuses ror
explains his hgh-handed act. To The
injury done the owners, it adds an in.
suit to the intelligence of the users OF
these lines Here is what he says:
There never was a time in the
history OF this war for which this
joint resolution was passed giving
the President the right to control
called for such a close control of the
cable system as today and will con-
tinue during the period of readJust-
ment. The absolute necessity OF
uninterrupted, continuous communi-
cation should be apparent to All.
The Postmaster General is now OPP
Grating all the telegraph and tele-
phone lines in one system.
Nobody questions the necessity OF un-
interrupted cable communication TO-
tween this country and the outs.'ie
world. 1t has existed from the day We
entered the war. 1t is certainly 10
greater now than it was before the ar
mistice was signed. Mr.. Burleson las
had authority of law since August last
to seize the cables as a war measure
He took the telegraph lines then. bu,
left the cable lines to be operated b.
their present owners. By them they
have been operated and the Govern.
ment has been given every preference
and the public has been given far bet.
ter service in the sending and receiving
of cablegrams than it has had in send.
ing and receiving Of letters and teie.
grams which have been wholly at the
mercy or Mr.. Burleson.
The failure to refute the criticism Of
his high-handed act with any warran,
save that he still has the power unde,
the law to do it puts Mr.. Burleson ur.
der the suspicion of being in league
with the other official and personal
Creels Of the President who are pre-.
pairing to control all the publicit.' OF
the peace conference with the same
rightly that they have controlled pub.
licity in regard to the conduct of tie
war With the cable lines in the hands
of Mr. Burleson and the headuua rters
of the Creel bureau transferred from
Washington to Paris. it will be possi.
BILE for the Administration to suppress
the cablegrams of any correspondent
whose devotion to the truth may PRO.
woke the displeasure Of Messrs. Blu lie.
son, Creel, ct al. Whether this is real.
~ the purpose of the seizure, ol
whether it marks merely another steu
in the campaign for Government own.
ership Of all public utilities, which the
party in power apparently intends to
submit as the paramount issue Of the
presidential campaign of 1890. only sub.
sequent events will reveal Surely C,a.
gress. however. will not be suplne
enough to submit without a protest 10
the distortion Of the truth about THE
peace conference. or allow the w,r
power it delegated before the armistire
was signed to be used after the sign,rg
as a part of the Administrations nro,-
uganda for Government ownership