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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24

go In for statistics, as if there was any
virtue i'll statistics. They post them
selves between the Rue Druot and the
Credit Lyonnaise, in the boulevard along
which we are now stro1ling, and calcu-
late that in the space of $50 wards a
poor poilu has to salute 1873 times--a
little more than once every yard. So
they deduce that some compromise with
the rule ought to be effected. They say
that the poilus themselves have effected
compromise. They don't salute every
body, and everybody no longer demands
salute. But |, Maugru, major at bases
behind the 'front.' demand it, 1 de-
mand it because discipline is discipline,
and because outward marks of respect
are the beginning Of discipline Is that
good sense, or isn't it? If the salute
has been invented, if it exists in all
armies, except that of the Bolsheviki--
and that exception confirms the rule-it
is because the salute is good thing.
because it recalls to a man that, even
when he is off duty, he has chief, he
he's chiefs, he has superiors. And that
is argument enough. I don't see why I,
Maugru. Major Maugru, whom they
have always saluted in time of peace.
shouldn't also be saluted in time of
war"
1T is possible" l said. vaguely, not
wishing to cross him. For if it is neces-
sary to admit it, this question, which ap
peared to excite him so much, left me
entirely Indifferent at is very possible
that you are right"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24

to the maintenance of order; he condemns
to death, and in exceptionally grave
cases he asks the judgment of the su-
perior authorities"
The Procureur General, after vainly
trying to imagine what sort of case could
be graver than one entailing a sentence
of death, ended by concluding that the
officer was poking fun at him. In that he
erred, for, as a matter Of fact, Captain
Maugru had answered in all the inno-
cence Of his heart and was merely stat
ing what were, according to his idea, the
proper limits of his administrative
power.
The incident had sequel, and that
sequel was 4 note which, inserted in the
record of the officer in question, pre-
vented his ever rising beyond the grade
of major That is why, before the war,
ne had gone on the retired list, compen-
stated to certain extent by small ap-
pointment as receiver of taxes. After
the war broke out he donned his uniform
again as an officer in a territorial regi-
ment and served somewhere at the bases
behind the front. And he administered
his office with as much rigor and exacti-
tude as he formerly administered justice
See. for example," continued Major
Maugru, "there is the question of the
salute in the army. 1t is not yet dis
cussed in military circulars-at least
not in any circulars which are made
public. But the censor permits journal
lists to write about it. So they indulge
in ali sorts of irrelevant comment. They
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24

bishop Lord, with Strafford and King Charles
were found guilty in this hall. War
rem Hastings was impcachcd and the
trial lasted for eight years. And while
am not myself old enough to remember
these events, | shall always associate
Westminster Hall with my last glimpse of
tho Kaiser, who was attending the funeral
Of King Edward VII, while Mr.. Roosevelt
waited outside in closed carriage, being
at that time in no official position. Since
then things have happened, and it is the
Kaiser who waits outside
Personally, | should like to sec Mr. Viii
son invited into the House of Commons it.
self, there to receive a resolution moved
by tho Prime Minister and seconded by
Mr.. Asouith as leader of the Opposition.
This resolution would naturally be &C
knowlcdged by Mr. Wilson, who might
speak at the bound dispatch box
which still bears the dents inflicted by
Mr.. Gladstonc's signct ring, which was our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
Drobable. Details of
4 The Reception

On arriving in London the President and
Mrs. Wilson will be met by the King and
Queen. In the case of European royalties
it has been the custom for sovcrcigns to
kiss each other on both checks, but in the
present case | imagine that the procedure
will be hearty handshake. AS far as pos
sible it is etiquette that the illustrous
party Of hosts and guests shall only tread
upon crimson carpet.
In ceremonial professions the plan will
be for the King to drive in an open carriage
with the President on his right hand Natu-
rally. the President will be left to &C
knowledge the sautations of the multitude,
for it will be assumed that they are intend
ed solely for him. The official position Of
Mrs. Wilson differs somewhat from that of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
How Other Countries
J. Miss Their Rulers

We fully realize that the United States
IS making no slight sacrifice when she re-
leases her chief executive at time like
this for international duty. Obviously it
will mean inconvenience for the American
people. When King George went to India
the functions of the Crown were put in
commission; that is, committee was
formed of elder statesmen, including the
Duke of Connaught, and this committee
dealt with any formal matters that arose
When Niscount Haldane, as Lord Chancel-
Tor, visited America the Great Seal was put
INTO commission in the same way, and
may mention that no Lord Chancellor had
left England in this manner since Cardinal
Wolsey accompanied King Henry VIII to
the Field of the Cloth of Gold in France
During Queen Victoras reign it was laid
down definitely that official business could
be transacted by telegraph, and this pro-
vision enabled the sovereign to travel about
with much greater freedom. There is, how
ever, rule in England that no Prime Min
lister may visit foreign country without
the consent of the sovereign, and when
Mr.. Gladstone once stepped ashore, l think,
In Denmark, without such permission he
wrote abject letter of apology to the
Queen.
Mr.. Wilson comes to us as the head of
a sovereign state. 1t therefore follows that
he takes precedence all Prime Min
listers. In London, and l take it in Paris
he will be accompanied ON state occasions
by what we call royal escort: that is, by
detachments of guards, with FURNISHED
breastplates and helmets, who will pre-
cede and follow the Presidential carriage
Wherever he goes he will be greeted with
the "Star Spangled Banner" just as King
George is greeted with our national an.
them. This was the procedure followed
when President Poncare visited King Ed.
ward VII. All troops lining the streets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
THE Freedom of London
L. For the President

What London expects, however. is q drive
from buckingham Palace down the Mall and
along the Strand to tho Guildhall for lunch
con, when the freedom OF the city will be
preferred upon President Wilson, after
which he would return by way of the
Thames Embankment. That would be the
day when the millions would turn out to
see him; and without detracting in any way
from the magnitude of crowds in New York,
] may confess that nothing is so impress
sive as our narrower streets denscly packed
along every inch Of the route when some
great visitor passes on his way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24

nearest approach TO mailed fist The
only difficulty that l anticipate would be-
the jealousy of the peers, who will ask
what they have done to be thus ignored az
such celebration of democracy Our
dukes always display the profoundest adj
miration for the proletariat when for tho
moment the proetariat happens TO be on
top. But for myself it seems proper that
the President of republic should find
affinity with the elected rather than the
hereditary branch of our Parliament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
By Lieutenant J. d. Newsom
Royal Field A,tille,Y, British Army

: &: ,; s s:%:': !: :; :: s
utter desolation and ruin, shoot
ing women and children. committing deeds
worse than murder. the civilized world held
up its hands in horror Again when, un-
able to resist the Belgians and the inhab
itants of Northern France were deported
and put to work in Germany. an cutlery was
raised at this stamping out of race. Peo
pie found it hard to realize that we'll
ordered nation could descend to such
depths and revert to the most carefully
thought out methods of oppression. Few
understood that for many years past the
German government had been training its
officers and soldiers by word and deed to
prepare for the sheer brutality of the war
that famed out in August. 1914
The training ground where Hun cruelty
was fostered was German Southwest Al
RIGA where for thirty years her soldery
put into practice the selfsame methods that
were used against the helpless Belgians
4 study Of Germany's colonial policy viewed
from the inside makes IN enightening
study
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
VIZ re were walking along the
AN/ boulevard, after breakfast
satisfactory enough in spite
of the food restrictions and

of the food restrictions and
the high cost of living
"Say whatever you WISH" declared my
old friend, Major Maugru, who is doing
useful service at one of the base depots
behind the lines-'say whatever YOU
wish about the necessity of accommodate
ing the old discipline to new conditions
of war and to the requirements of
democratic army. | shall agree with
you. That is to say, shall agree with
you in principle. There is never any
difficulty about conceding principle.
But once you have rendered it a solemn
and platonic homage, you have done your
whole duty toward it. Then you become
free again. Free to make no change
whatever. That is real freedom. 1t is
also real wisdom. You see | belong
to the old army
knew that Major Maugru belonged
to the old army. | had met him twenty
years before, when he was in charge of
military district in the north of Tong
king, close to the Chinese border. A reply
which he had made-and made in good
1"'eii w d MILITARY Circular ndQ given
him legitimate celebrity, but had halted
his promotion.
Major Maugru had received through
bureau channels QUESTIONABLE emanat-
ing from the Procureur General of Hanoi
This official wished to know chow JUS
tice was administered in the military dis
tricts and on what bases"
why does this judicial functionary
NEEDLE with such matters?" grumbled
the major.
Taking his best pen in hand, he an
swered:
Captain NJ Che was still cap
tain at that time), commanding the dis
trict Of .Xuyen-Bin, sees to it that the
natives receive exactly the punishments
they have deserved. He gives sentences
to prison, to whippings, to the Chinese
pillory and others which are necessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
\ Story of Terrible
~ Oppression

EARLY in 1898 the German garrison was in
creased to 250 soldiers and two batteries of
artillery. Without reason, merely to es-
tabhsh German prestige, Won Francois
with his enlarged force carried out sur
prise attack against Hendricks village,
RACED it and murdered $50 persons, of whom
ninety were women and children. Hendricll
fled to the mountains. Let us not forget
that here is the first instance of German
savagery, of men who waited for whole
year till they were in sufficient strength,
not to exact revenge against an enemy but
to massacre in cold blood peaceful tribe
who had kept the treaty they had concluded
and lived in harmony with their neighbours
Thanks to this scnseless massacre it is only
natural that the other tribes grew sullen
and as the news spread they prepared for
war. expecting to be visited in like manner
by the Germans.
And so the tale goes on from year to
year. ever growing worse. Treaties were
entered into with various tribes, treaties
that were forced upon them against their
will They were forced to obey, but the
German pledges were only observed in the
breach thereof. The protests of the chiefs
fell on deaf ears--these treaties may we'll
be called the first scraps Of paper.
According to reliable figures the native
population of German South West Africa
in 1904 was composed as follows:
Hereros observation-disclosures. 10000
HottehtoVs ...'...........,.... 10000
BuShmen .................~.. 10000
Gcrmanys official census of 1911 taken
after the rebellions and uprisngs had been
crushed shows the following figures:
Hercros .................. 1870
hottentotS .............. 1881
buShlncn ..'...... lI,S3l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
Thousands of Natives Robbed and
Slain Under the Pretense of
Civilization

age found wandering without visible means
of support were punished as Migrants
The "pass law obliged each native over
seven years Of age to wear prominently dis
played on his person a numbered badge. The
intention was that every male or female
over seven years of age should be com
PEELED to work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24

in keeping with the mood of the people. A
gala performance at Covent Garden is very
possible, when the President and the King
with their suites would occupy the royal
box, and the whole place would be deco
rated with American and Allied colors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
By P. w. Wilson
american Correspondent of The London
Dolly NeWs

DGliU NclcS
A MERICANS may like to hear how
n the British will receive President
Wilson. We realize that his mis-
sion is to the Peace Conference in
France. but We hope that on his way home
ne may find time to visit our country as
doubtless nc will have visited Italy and Bel
GUM. When he comes we shall do our ut
most TO express to the American people,
through their elected head, the unboundcd
friendship which reigns in our hearts. In
deed, SO great will he the enthusiasm for
the United States that the President will
have a welcome unprecedented in our an
nails.
You will realize that about political con-
troversies in this country England is still
in your newspapers our general election
have heen on the whole much more detailed
and discerning than those which we publish
your domestic affairs. One reason for
this is the fact that your press is far more
voluminous than ours, and especially at this
time, when we have to face a famine in
paper. We do not ask whether it is wise
unwise for Mr.. Wilson to cross the At
lantic. That is a matter to be settled by
President and people. All we know is that
we are delighted to think of him as our
guest. We have already paid honor to Mr.
Roosevelt. 1t is now an open secret that
we should be glad to see Mr.. Taft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
Translated by William l.. Mcpherson
Copyright, 1918, by Ncw York Tribune lac.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-11-24
National Rather Than a Personal Welcome for Wiso

or guarding tho Presidents person will
give him sovcreign's salute.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31
COLLYER

Mrs. Parsons was on the sick list
last week.
All of the school children have
been vaccinated-
Harry Thomas is at home again
after short business trip up in Cove
county.
Mrs. Chas Kellogg went to Grain
field Monday to visit with relatives
for a few days.
Rev. Baker, of Wa-Keeney, held his
regular appointment at. the Baptist
church Sunday.
Ralph league left Monday night
for Idaho after a six weeks visit
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Grimm visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Grimm the
first of the week.
All public gatherings in Collyer
have been indefinitely postponed on
account of the smallpox.
Ivan Allison came in Monday for
short visit with his brother, Harry,
before he leaves for war.
Rev. Woodward preached the fun
eral services for Mrs. c. w. Fisher
last Monday to a large congregation.
Mrs. Wurst and daughter, Grace,
went to Grainfield, to visit relatives
Monday night. They returned Tues
day.
Allie Inloes came up from Ellis
Saturday night for a short visit with
home folks and to take the physical
examination for the draft.
Frank Holt expected to leave We'd
nesday for Colorado by the Ford
route but on account of the cold
| weather the trip was postponed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31
PIONEER

Mrs Jennie Rich spent last Monday
with Mrs. A. B. Rich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Sheere returned
home from Bunker Hill.
The Farmers Union met at Pioneer
on a called meeting last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kulp and son
spent Sunday at the home of Geo.
Rhoden.
Mrs. NJ E. Blakley, of Wa-Keeney,
spent the latter part of the week
with her son, Guy Blakely.
We understand that Miss Nellie
Hubalek is getting along nicely, so we
expect to have the Hubalek children
back with US soon.
Due to the State Fuel Administra-
ton, Pioneer began saving its shovel
of coal a day by having one-half hour
noon intermission.
Mrs. James Satran, Joe Satran and
Charlotte Rhoden, the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Rhoden, have
been reported on the sick list this
week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31
VODA

(Too late for last weekly
Miss Carrie Stradal spent Sunday
with home folks.
Miss Vivian Etychison spent Sun
day with Mrs. Pryce Owens.
]. F. Kristof and wife spent Sum
day with the formers mother.
The weather seems to be more
moderating the last few days.
The dance at Voda was quite well
attended considering the bad weather
we had.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Bordovsky ate
Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. v.
MaInowsky.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mutton and
Ralph Owens spent Monday evening
at R. Kristof's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kristof and
Miss Erma Shriner spent last ..urs-
day evening at F. & o. Schwanpeck's.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Reed and Mrs.
Mango, of Grainfield, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Kristof
Albert Owens and Pryce Owens
left Sunday morning for Kansas City
where Albert will try to enlist in the
U. S. Medical corps.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Croker arrived
home from Denver Tuesday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Crocker's father,
F. C. Schwanbeck.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31

Carl Hashman, better known as
"Blackie" who is stationed at Fort
Sill, Okla, with the other Wa-Kee-
ney boys, spent the last of the week
visiting with friends here
Guy DeBoer, the ice man, wishes to
inform his patrons that he has re-
ceived amonia enough to last him for
next seasons use of ice, also that he
will be furnished plenty of water to
keep his plant running its full cap
acity, and nobody need to put up ice
thinking he will not be able to supply
them. Adv. 1t.
L. G. johnson received another con-
signment of sheep this week, two
double decked cars. They are ali
young ewes and with lamb The
farmer who invests his money in
sheep is going to double it in the next
year. Wool is good price and so are
lambs. A few sheep on every farm
in Trego county would bring--in a
nice bunch of money next year
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31
HAS HAYS FOUND THE SAME
The Answer is Found in the Straight.
Forward Statement of Hays
Resident

We have been reading week after
week in the local press of Wa-Keeney
citizens who have been rid of distress
ing kidney and bladder troubles by
Doan's Kidney Pills, and we have
often wondered whether the same high
opinion of this medicine is to be found
in our neighboring towns. This frank
and earnest statement by a we'll
known and respected resident of Hays
will set this doubt at rest.
H. A. Cowan, Hays, Kans., says:
"Doan's Kidney Pills have given me
and others of my family entire sat
isfaction. was relieved of backache
and other kidney disorders. I have
used Doan's Kidney Pills occasionally
during the past few years for return
attacks of kidney trouble with good
results"
Price Coo at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Bowman had. Foster ilburn
Mr.. Hefner had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo. N. Y. Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31

sas World, January 81, 1879
Notice of Appointment of Guardian
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31
VODA

This seems to be good ice weather.
A. G. Schwanbeck is filling his ice
house this week.
Chas. Brady, of Wa-Keeney, won
in the foot race to Voda Sunday.
Hunting rabbits seems to be the
chef occupation of the sports now
days.
G. H. Movies and family boarded
at R. Kristef's during their stay IN
Voda.
Pryce and Albert Owens returned
home from Kansas City Thursday
night.
Charley Kristof is thinking of fol-
lowing the show so he can be with
the "old maid"
day and Saturday night in the q. c..
B. J. hall at Voda.
Mrs Gill Croker left Saturday
night after visiting few days for
her home in Denver.
Bob Kirk shipped out two cars of
fat cattle from here last Saturday
morning to the Kansas City market
Lodge Radhost No. 235 of 2. C. B.
j. will give dance in their hall at
Voda on Saturday night, February
9th
Miss Madge Sutton left Wednes-
day morning for her home in Neu-
man, Ill, after a five months visit
with her sister, Mrs. c. Sherlock
Mr. and Mrs. Pryce Owens and
family, Misses Madge Sutton and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31
SOUTH TREGO

Changeable weather here of late.
Quite a number from this burg at
tended the Roy Lund sale at Banner
Tuesday.
Ed Sitz, of Hays, is visiting at the
home of his, sister, Mrs. A. R. McKin-
ley this week.
Day CIPHER and family spent one
day last week with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. CIPHER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Koleber jr. spent
Sunday with the formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Geo. Koleber sr.
Mrs Geo. Koleber ir., returned
from Hoisington Saturday evening.
She reports her mother some better
John Stevens and Alex Riess went
into the sheep business this week.
Each of them has a large bunch on
their ranch.
Leonard Knoll, of Ransom. and
Geo. Koleber, jr. and Mrs. Geo. Schop-
pei, of Ransom. were visitors at Jas.
Benisch's Monday.
Jake Blehn and sister, Minnie, of
Russell, came down last Monday to
and Mrs Jno- Wiedeman and family
Mrs Jas. Benisch and Miss Eliza
beth Schoppel returned from Man
haitian and Camp Funston last Sun
day night, where they were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. w H. Willou- st
Manhattan. and visited with Miss
SchoppePs brother at Camp Funston,
who will soon leave for France Mrs
Geo Schoppel accompanied them
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31

Smoked meats at Bakers. Adv.
Pure home made lard at Bakers
Wanted-Girl for general house
work. Address P. o. box 312 or phone
94-Adv. AZ.
The Trego County Cooperative
association has corn Tor sale at their
elevator. Adv. 90.
For Sale-1 spring wagon and 1
set of single harness. At Courtney's
store. Adv. 39tf.
The Farmers Elevator, at Voda,
will be open on each Thursday here
after until further notice Fred
Schwanbeck, jr. in charge. Adv. 36tf.
1 am prepared. to do house moving,
fully equipped. Address j. F. Hull,
Ellis, Kansas. Adv. "A mop
ROOMS-To Rent by the day or
week. Call at Trego Hotel opposite
the water tower. Adv. 44tf
The Knife Weeder, for listed corn,
is sold by II. d. Clayton, Hill City,
Kansas. Adv. 80 mo.
For Rent-House in good repair,
freshly papered and painted inside;
located in second block north of court
yard; one block from common school
and on side walk; good barn and out
buildings Phone 160. Adv. 4S.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-01-31

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that on the
25th day of January, 1918, I was APP
pointed guardian of Anna Evans, in
sane, and that / have duly qualified
as such guardian
In witness whereof, have hereunto
signed my name this 31st day of JAM
uary, 1913
H. S. Givler,.
Guardian of Anna Evans, Insane.