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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
Measure to Permit EnIistments.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Representa-
tive Dent, chairman of the house mill
tary affairs committee, introduced in
the house a bill to permit enlistments
In the regular army. Voluntary en-
listments were prohibited by the Sc
lective service law, which the present
bill prposes to repeal in that respect.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
To Name McAdoo's Successor

Washington, Dec. 26.-President
Wilson is expected to make the ap-
pointment of William G. McAdoo's
successor as director general of rail-
roads by wireless. Mr. McAdOo's rec
OmmendatiOn as to his successor has
gone to the president by cable.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
BARCELONA OFFICER Is SLAIN
Lieutenant of Police Shot and Killed
in Riot.

Barcelona, Dec. 26.-Disorders oc-
Cured here during the night between
groups representing the autonomy
party and others from the Spanish
unity party. A police lieutenant was
shot and killed.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
Ex-ENVOY PAGE EULOGIZED
London Newspapers Devote Space to
His Praise.

London, Dec. 26.-The London news
papers devote considerable space to
sador Walter Hines Page, several
using the heading, ga Great Ambassa-
DOR" Good sense, personal integrity,
tact and courage are among the vir-
tues attributable to him and gratitude
is expressed for the manner in which
he handled the difficult questions be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain in the early part of the war.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
MORE u. S. MEN REACH HOME
Transport Carrillo Arrives With 2
Officers and IL Men,

New York; Dec. 26.-The transport
Carrillo arrived from Bordeaux with
"a officers and II men. Mai. w. A.
Marden of the One Hundred and
Twenty-seventh infantry was aboard.
The steamship Amalco arrived from
San Juan with eight members of the
crew of the schooner Ella w. Wiley
of Reckland, Me-, which went ashore
at San Juan November 13.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
ENVOY SHARP ON WAY HOME
u. S. Ambassador to France Called
Over Because of Sickness.

Paris, Dec. 26.-William G. Sharp,
the American ambassador, who has
been called home by the severe illness
of brother, left Paris for Brest to
sail for New York on a transport.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
VESSEL GIVEN UP is SAFE
Three-Masted Ship BrynhIda Turns
Up in AIgoa Bay.

New York, Dec 26-Posted as miss
ing for three months, the supposed vic
tim of q German submarine, her can
tain and crew of % given up as dead,
and her cargo, valued at ta million dol
lars. total loss, the three-masted
square-rigged ship Brynhilda has
turned up safe and sound in Algoa
bay, Africa.
That is the Christmas cheer which
came to the relatives of the men on
board and the owners of the ship and
her cargo.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26

pie of the United States. l, like them.
shall carry away with me the most de-
lightful recOllections and in my heart
always say as now say, 'Vive la
France
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26
GOOD NEWS FOR FARMERS
Nitrate of Soda to Go to Them at
Actual Cost

Washington, Dee. 26.-In the nature
of Christmas announcement of great
interest to the farmers of the coun
try, Secretary of Agriculture Houston
said that during the coming season the
government will offer for sale, at cost,
quantities of nitrate of soda, one of
the much-needed fertilizers
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-26

Brig. Gen. George 81. Harries, for
mer commander Of the National Guard
of the District of Columbia, was the
first American officer to enter Berlin.
This honor was accorded him in rec
ognitiOn Of his excellent work in un-
loading and dispatching troops at
Brest.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27
THE POET AVIATOR

The air exploit of Cabrieled An
nunzio. the Italian poet, novelist and
dramatist. have taken a strong hold
on the British public's Imagination,
and he is acclaimed here as one of
the worlds foremost figures in aerial
warfare. The London papers, which
recently have been devoting consider
able space to the daring Italian, ex-
press surprise that a man of his ago
and temperament was able to make
so remarkable a success as an airman
Few expected, the Daily Express says
that the dandy Roman poet" would
become an air fighter after passing
his fifieth birthday.
Above all. it is pointed out, he is
an inspiration to his people. His
deeds during the war are known to
all the world. but few outside ItaIv
realize that he has been the greatest
public orator of his country since the
war began. His speeches are full of
prose music. and the message which
he dropped over Vienna was written
as only poet and a soldier could
write.
D'Annunzio as a squadron leader
is said to he not only fearless, but
untiring Routine bombing and chas,
ing have no attractions for him. His
fertile brain is constantly at work de.
vising new methods for marrying the
enemy in unexpected directions
That is why the Austrains hate him
so intensely.
1t is believed here that his fate
would be dire if he fell into the
enemy's hands. and London is quite
ready to creadit the story that he
carries in his tunic pocket a little
phial ofFpoison.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

heels of the rushing American sol.
diers found in some of the quarters
of the German officers.
The more elaborate quarters we're
located In the thickly-set woods
which abound in this part of France
and most OF them represented the
work of four years The majority of
them were of elaborate rustic con-
struction and usually had shell proof
shelters connected with them. Fur
niture and decorations taken from
the French inhabitunts of neighbor-
ing villages formed the principal in
terror equipment.
One of the most unique of these
officers quarters was located in the
little village Of Euvezin, about 20
miles from Metz. There were two
tiers of rooms with broad balconies
in front and all lighted by electricity
In the lower floor was an elaborate
sitting room. containing richly uphol-
stored furniture, a piano, oil paint
ings, inlaid tables and beveled mir
rors. This apparently was the head
quarters of a high officer, for in it
we're found many maps, plans and a
telephone switchboard. Outside was
a bowling alley and small swimm-
ing pool.
At one side was a wine-cellar we'll
stocked with applewine, beer and
other beverages dear to the German
heart. Immediately adjoining was a
shell proof dugout, 40 feet deep and
capable of holding so men. Next to
this was a shoemaker's hut where a
number OF women's shoes and slip
pers were found, indicating that the
Germans had women in their trenches
Higher up in the woods was a veget
able farm, and overlooking all is an
observatory, which gave SURPRISING
view of the country for miles around
Everything was confusion. I'm
forms. rifles, pots, dishes, books. ant
all kinds of military paraphernalia
we're heaped about everywhere, indi
eating that the Germans had fled il
great haste.
That the Germans expected to oc
cupy this territory for long time is
shown by the character OF theil
trenches. In many cases, these were
of concrete and equipped with almos
as many convenience as dwelling
house. Some of them had running
water telephone communication
heating stoves and ~piped drainage.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27
THESE TWO APPEARED
FEARLESS AT FRONT

London, Sept Correspondence
of the Associated Press)-King Al
bert of Belgium and Premier Clemen-
ceau of France were apparently so
Indifferent to shell fire to which they
were exposed while the UPremier was
visiting the Belgian front recently as
to arouse the admiration of the Bel
gian soldiers.
One of them describes the incident
thus:
"The scene is laid among the ruins
Of the Belgian front daily shattered
by shells, bombs, or aerial torpedoes.
In the street parallel to the church
little group of persons are walking. A
tall khaki figure seems to be guiding
a civilian and some French officers.
1t is a Belgian General wandering
leisurely up and down answering ques-
lions and giving explanations to his
guests. From our dug-out we soldiers
watch with curiosity.
Suddenly a whistle, an eplosion
and burst of smoke but thirty yards
from the visitors. Not one of them
took any notice. Another. 1t falls.
quite near The Belgian General, the
civilian and their suite have not turn
ed their heads, merely continue their
walk as slowly as before. While the
fire continues, the visitors are getting
nearer our dug-out and we stand at at
tention.
THE Belgian General is King Al
bert, the civilian NJ Clemenceau."
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

II you want to do education in Geore
gia favor please do not forget the
November election to vote for the
amendment which provides for the
exemptions of college endowment
from taxation This is a matter of nc
small consequence to the colleges
and endowed schools. This will spe
cially aid the UNCONVENTIONAL schools
which have had struggles for exis
tence, but yet which do all for chris.
tian education. The boys and the girls
of the future who are too poor to
provide for their own training should
have the access TO endowment funds
which might be much larger and
more valuable to the state institu.
tons were they made free from taxa
tion. People who want to lay money
away for the education of the poor
boys and girls do not want it taxed
out of its usefulness. The freeing of
endowments would greatly increase
their usefulness for education. and
no man wants to place a disadvant-
age in the way of education. Vote for
the amendment which exempts col.
. lege endowments.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27
r YOUR CHILD IS CROSS,
FEVERISH, .C0NSTIPATED
Look, Mother! II tongue Is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "oaIi-
fornia Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest Easy after giving
California Syrup of Figs" because in
few hours all the clogged-up waste
sour bile and fcrmenting food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you have
well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless "fruit laxative
Millions OF mothers keep It handy be-
,ause they know its action ON the stom-
ach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
'Californil Syrup of Figs which con-
'ains directions for babies. children, Of
all ages AMI for grown-ups.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27
LUXURIOUS GERMAN pueours

All the comforts of home. with adj.
ded Injuries, were found in the dug.
outs and living quarters which the
Germans were forced to abandon
when the America troops smashed
through the St Mihiel salient and
TOOK the territory which the German
Army had occupied for four years.
running water, electric lights.
steam heat, tennis courts, bow,ins
alleys, swimming pools. pianos and
wine cellars were some of the un.do
date conveniences which Uncle Sans
"moppers-up" that followed on the
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

If you are good democrat you will
heed the call of President Wilson and
help return democratic congress
in the November elections. For in
stance. cast ballot and help send
your own congressman back by a
larger than usual general election bal
lot That will help some.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

Here they come with the chargc
now in Germany that the military
rule has starved out civil rule Isn't
il a long time since we first tried tc
to intimate that this was true? II
took defeat for the naughty German
people to see that What costlyex
pertinent
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

Watch for something to break loose
over on the American end of the line
where they have been fighting so
hard of late. The German line is 60
ing to pieces under the sledge ham.
mer blows.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

The sweetest music in Europe IL
that made by the American sixteen
inch cannon manned by American blue
jackets. The German junkers will bc
counting casualties where some OF
those big sheels hit
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

Major General Sir ]. E. Chapper is
director general of the British tank
corps, and he is responsible for the
supply of British tanks now sweeping
over Belgium and the northern part
of France, driving the Hun back into
his own country.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

The British swing on the necks
the Huns with great grit and dash.
The effect of their fighting of late
has been remarkable.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

They are calling for the ALLEGATION
of the Kaiser in Germany. That is
an indication that the German PEG
pie are coming around to our way of
thinking about it.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

Feathers revolving on shaft turn
the leaves Of books within fumi-
eating cabinet patented by a Salt
Lake City inventor.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27
Members Of Associated Press.

The Associated Fress is exclusively
entitled to the use for republication
Of all news dispatches credited to 1t
or not otherwise credited in this pa
Ger and also the local news published
herein.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

Let us finish it now by putting IL
down to an impossibility for Germany
to do any more fighting after an ar
mistice is given and then the peace
terms will take care of themselves
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27
INFLUENZA

is most dangerous when your system
is out of order. Take Martins Liver
Medicine. 1t moves the bile. Money
back if not satisfied.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

These Portuguese government has
planned an extensive system or radio
stations to link Libson with its colo
MES and other European capitals.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

Communications on all topics pub
lished when not too long and accompa-
MED by full names and address. Not
RESPONSIBLE for views OF contributors.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-10-27

OFFICIAL ORGAN CRISP COUNTY
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18
Superior Service

Robert Green of Pratt was trans
acting business in the city Monday.
Mrs. J. W. Wall is in Hooker and
Guymon this week visiting relatives.
Mrs. Dora Cross is looking after
the office work for DR.. Levi this week.
Mrs. c. j. Peckmeyer left for Wis
it with relatives in Sawyer, Tuesday
Rev. D. G. MacLennan went to
Meade yesterday where he will spend
few days attending the Presytery.
Miss Blanche Weidensaul returned
from a several weeks visit with rela-
tives in Leona, Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Hinkle arrived
from Denver, Colorado, yesterday
and will spend few weeks transact
ing business in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe McCool came in
from Pratt Wednesday. Mr.. McCool
is an auctioneer and will cry sale
for his brother-in-law inLiberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Thos. W. Cav returned from Camp
Doniphan Monday where he had Wis
tied his son, Lieut.. Richard M Cav,
of the 10th Engineers. Mr.. Cav
had most enjoyable visit with his
son and says it is quite likely that he
will be transferred to an eastern
camp soon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Miss Louise Wilson and grand
mother, Mrs. Gasoway, went to Guy
mon Friday where Miss Wilson acted
as judge in the school contest that
evening. Mrs. Gasoway will remain
for visit with relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

VIM. Morse, Child Labor Inspect
or, also Deputy Fire Insurance and
Theater Inspector, was in the city a
few days the last of the week. He
discovered case subject to prosecu-
ton under the Child Labor Law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Lieut.. James Sealey arrived from
Camp Funston Tuesday to spend a
few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Sealey, north of the city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Mrs. G. R. Hickman of Tyrone was
shopping in the city Friday. .
Mrs. Jack Phillips of Tyrone was
a visitor in the city Friday.
Mrs. J. E. Shelledy and children Of
Dalhart were shopping in the city
Saturday.
Mrs. Margaret Reck of Guymon
visited her mother, Mrs. C. R. Wright,
Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Kelley came
from Meade Friday for Mrs. Kelley
to receive medical treatment.
Mrs. B. j. Dykes returned from a
visit with her daughter in Pratt the
last of the week.
Mrs. Dan Locks of Tyrone was a
visitor in the city the last of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. C. Hendrick left
for Bucklin Thursday where they will
spend few days visiting relatives.
Arthur Barrett, express agent at
Dalhart was business visitor in the
city the last of the week.
Gordon Bennett of Haviland at
tended the funeral of his uncle, w.
H. 8arbee, Thursday.
Attorney E. W. Davis is having a
new sign hung at his Office in the
Citizens Bank Building.
Miss Clarissa Smith who taught
school near Hugoton the past term re-
turned to her home in Emporia the
last of the week.
|. N. Pennington left the last of
the week for points in the eastern
part of the state where he will spend
week transacting business.
A. L.. Edison of the Equity Coop
erative Creamery and Produce made
trip to Minneola the last of the
week.
Miss Estelle Metcalf of Forgan
left for Hutchinson the last of the
week where she will spend a few
weeks taking Osteopathic treatment
Mr.. and Mrs. James R. Reed re.
turned to Texhoma the last of the
week after spending few days al
the T. L. Taggert home.
Rev. Wilkinson and daughter, Miss
nellie, went to Guymon Friday where
Rev. Wilkinson acted as judge in 6
LITERARY contest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Coffey left
for visit with Mrs. Coffey's parent.
in Pratt Friday, later going to Wichi
ia where they will probably locate.
Mrs. H. johnson and children anC
mother, Mrs. Olsen, left for Mount
Doren, New Mexico, Friday where
they expect to make their home.
Mrs. R. E. Wood and children who
= have been visiting with her mother
Mrs. Ben Freeman few days, return
ed to their home in Pratt Friday.
Mrs. Frank Wolfe returned to hel
home in Hopewell, Kansas, yesterday
morning after spending a week will
her daughter, Mrs. James Lebo, neal
: Forgan.
| o. G. Rindom of Emporia arrived
in the city Monday night to be will
his brother, F. o. Rindom and famil,
and attend the funeral of his nephew
Little Lawrence Rindom.
Mrs. Bessie Massey and daughter
Bonita, of Denver, Colorado, wht
spent few days with Mrs. Marie Du
Pont, left for Kansas City Frida!
where they will visit relatives a few
days before returning to their home
Mrs. o. C. Armstrong and daugh
tiers arrived from Douglas, Arizona
the last of the week. They hav,
been away several months, and are
glad to be back home once more.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Beldgen of Den
yer visited friends here a few days
the first of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18
16O Acres for Spring
Crop

Two miles from road town,
land is very productive and
in a good community. No
improvements except fence
and well, and all in good
state of cultivation. This
is the quarter of land you
are looking for to raise a
good crop this year. Will
give immediate Possession.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Walter D. Shanks and Floyd
Shanks returned to their home at st.
Joseph, Mo-, Sunday. Georgia Shanks
will leave for that place Saturday.
They were here to attend the funeral
of Crystal Reed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Miss Grace Sewell left for her
claim near lobe, Colorado, yesterday,
where she will remain few months.
Her brother, Fletcher, accompanied
her and will remain for few days
visit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18
K E. d FE K N
Garments for Sprin g

beautiful
produced froma Snallqu OF mater
all the and oomne
for perfect Style
the
utand
Fawn and Sand
opportunity individual and
in onwhile theass menti Sco
These ELEGANT Suits Priced S1OZ5 to $1,000
FRANK c.: BOLES Dry c@ s~S s Ss,s''A''s'
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18
LADIES W HY

Suffer. Tell your troubles to EMMA
E. MANN, the lady doctor, and be
cured. She treats all acute and chron-
ic diseases. 100 South Grant Ave-,
Liberal, Kans. Phone 2206. S7tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Mrs. O. C.. Armstrong and daugh-
tiers arrived from Douglas, Arizona,
the last of the week. They have
been away several months, and are
glad to be back home once more.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Mrs. C. j. Peckmeyer left for Wis
it with relatives in Sawyer, Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Mrs. R. E. Wood and children who
have been visiting with her mother,
Mrs. Ben Freeman few days, return
ed to their home in Pratt Friday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-04-18

Mrs. Frank Wolfe returned to her
home in Hopewell, Kansas, yesterday
morning after spending week with
her daughter, Mrs. James Lebo, near
Forgan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
Lest You Overlook the
Xmas Fur Sale

WYE OFFER this reminder. There
w are scores OF bargain values which
cannot even hint at here
IN BLACK only, open animal full cut
Manchurian Wolf Scarfs--a finished with
heads. tails and feet. $1,000 and $3.50,
BLACK or Taupe Silk Lined Open AMI
NAL Scarfs OF imported .Manchurian wolf
skins. $1,000.
EXTRA FINE Long Hair, Medium Size
Tanpc and Black Manchurian Woitskin Scarfs
$500 and $500.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
Of Course She Wants
A Sweater

A ND A KAUFMAN Sweater will give
~ more pleasure than any other kind The
best makes; the newest patterns.
ZEPHYR WOOL Slip-On Sweaters, with
Angora collars and cuffs and purled waist.
Turquoise. coral, Copen and purple, S6.75.
SHAKER KNIT Coat Style Sweater, full
belted and with shawl collar; in green, khaki,
rose and COpen 1915
JERSEY SLIP-ON Sweater, with collars
and cuffs smartly edged in Roman stripes.
Wanted colors, $1,000.
SHAKER KNIT, full belted model of fine
quality wool; sailor collar and pockets. Navy,
olack, turquoise, green and coral, $12.50.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-01
NoDelty and Mevness in
Neckfiixings

WYE CANNOT remember of a time
w when assortments Of Neckwear have
been so pretty and original at popular
prices.
CHARMING assortments of rolling and
scalloped edged imitation Filet Lace Collars
final touch OF dantiness, soc to $3.50.
ENTIRELY NEW and very smart Jabots
some with imitation fet; some scalIoped
edged; others plain, $t.25 to $500.
LONG ROLLING White Satin Collars
smart for coat, suit dress; special Mon
day, 500 and $f.25
WHITE GEORGETTE Crepe Vestees
with round pleated collars, $2.0s and $s.0S