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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18
HIGHLANDS NEWS

] Water was in the mains ready for
J irrigation on the Highlands Wednes-
day morning.
o. r. Stone is ditch walker on the
lower Highlands ditch and S. G. Num-
cy on the upper ditch.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Gray and son
Howard have been in Portland for the
past week, but are expected home soon.
Mrs. Andrews, of Spokane, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. H. Heiter, and
is expecting Mr.. Andrews to join her
there shortly. r....-.
Mrs. Earle Cobb, of Sun Prairie,
Wis. arrived Sunday evening and is
a guest at the w. T. Mann home. Mrs.
Cobb and Mrs. Mann are sisters.
Charles and Belle Robertson have
moved to Pasco where Charles has ac-
cepted the position of superintendent
of the Pasco Reclamation company.
b. G. Personette, wife and two
daughters, of Indiana, are visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. ID. Personette,
of the Highlands. They will probably
decide to make this place their home.
At present Mr.. Personette has posi-
ton with F. j. Kadow.
Word has been received that j. f.
Beiderweiden was operated on at the
Walla Walla hospital on Monday and
had stood the operation well and is
getting along nicely. Mrs. Beiderwei-
den went over on Sunday and is at
Walla Walla with her husband.
E. o. Keene accompanied DR.. b.
L. Cole to Walla Walla on Tuesday
evening returning Wednesday. The
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18

| The librarian wishes to announce
| that they have recently sent from the
library the books contributed for the
soldiers. There were about 100 vol.
umes in this shipment, and they will
be glad at any time to receive more
books for the boys, as they wish tt
send another shipment in the near flu.
ture. sd4 .iss
Frank Bentley came in from Bent
ley Brothers Horse Heaven ranch the
first of the week, officially announced
that spring planting had been finish
ed and put in standing order for fire.
quent showers between now and July
1. The Bentley Brothers have in about
1900 acres of wheat, all Of which is
spring planted. Z
Mrs. L. A. Peters was a guest Of
honor this afternoon at an informal
gathering Of close friends at the home
of Mrs. C. A. Doan, who with Mrs. F.
H. Lincoln, entertained with a dam
tily appointed Kensington tea in or
der that her friends might bid her
goodbye, as she, in company with Mr..
Peters and Joe, will leave the last of
the week for Vancouver to make their
home.
+ Word has been received from Rus
sell Winn and Sigmund Phelps, who
went to Portland last week to secure
employment in the ship yards, that
they decided to enter the service of
Uncle Sam and had enlisted with the
u. S. marines, and were now station
ed at Mare Island to begin their train
ing. Mr.. Winn was formerly employ
ed by Holmes Grocery and Mr.. Phelps
by the Kennewick Clothing Co.
Mrs. E. w. Trenbath was hostess
Tuesday afternoon to the Home Eco
Monies department with one-course
luncheon at one o'clock, following the
new ruling, the ladies now serve a
simple, one course luncheon before
beginning their regular meeting and
refrain from serving any refreshments
at the close of the meeting. The us
ual Red Cross sewing was done. The
next regular meeting will be with Mrs.
X. C. Clifford. But the department will
meet each Thursday afternoon in the
Commercial club rooms to sew on the
Red Cross garments.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18
CARD OF THANKS

Altho a great sorrow has come to
our homes thru the loss Of a loving
wife, mother and daughter, the burden
has been lessened by sympathizing
friends, many of whom offered the use
of their cars or brought beautiful
floral tributes as tokens Of priceless
friendship. To all these We wish to
express our deepest gratitude. .s
William Mills, "
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Hampton.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18

held, the following being elected: Pres
Mrs. E. o. Keene; first vice president,
Mrs. r. E. Pratt; secretary, Mrs. Thos.
McKain; recording secretary, Mrs. M.
S. Lewis; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. H. P. Cranmer; treasurer, Mrs.
A. E. Knerr; auditor, Mrs. r. @. Mac
mahon; delegate to state federation,
Mrs. E. o. Keene, first alternate, Mrs.
E. M. Sly; second delegate, Mrs. r. E.
Pratt; second alternate, Mrs. Lewis;
delegate to district federation, Mrs.
Keene; first alternate, Mrs. MAGMA
hon; second delegate, Mrs. d. L. Tay-
lor; second alternate, Mrs. Pratt.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18
Told in Texas

"That story" said Representative
Gardner at Providence reception, ap-
ropos of hyphenated explanation OF
a German sabotage plot, "is very fishy.
1t reminds me of Texas.
"Once in Texas, / came upon a tall
chimney, like a factory chimney, ris-
ing in an arid waste"
"tFriend,' said to native, what
is that chimney doing there?'
"That amt no chimney said the
native. It's WELL
"a well?,' said /.
eyes said he. It's old JEFF Toll
iver's well. A Cyclone turned her
upside down ad inside OUT"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all our friends who kindly
assisted us during the sickness and
bereavement Of our dearly beloved
brother, and for the many beautiful
floral offerings. We desire to espec-
tally thank the ]. o. o f. for their
assistance in the last sad rites.
Charles G.. Robertson,
Belle Robertson.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18

object Of their trip was to view the
remains of body found in the Column
bia river near Wallula, there being
possibility of its being either that Of
Henry Thamke or Chas. Vanier, who
We're drowned New Years. They de-
cided to the contrary, as remaining
portions of clothing We're not such as
the lost men wore.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18
Anglers Column

"You say the bass you lost weighed
ten pounds?" -
"Yes sir. Biggest bass / ever saw.
Had him right up to the boat-and
then he got away" a.
"You'd take oath as to his weight 2"
"No; I'll take no more oaths. /
swore enough when / lost him"
The cold, windy weather Ct the past
week has kept all but the worst of the
fishing "nuts at home. Practically
all the bass token last week came from
the lake, but the Yakima river ought
to furnish some good fishing from
now on, rs the water is clearing up
nicely.
j. p. Martin, Jos. Olbrich and julius
Olbrich brought in nice string Of 35
bass from the lake last Sunday. Two
of these bass were the only ones to
take the prizes last week, Joe Martin
getting first place with 2A-fb. fish
and julius Olbrich getting away with
the fly tackle prize on 2A-pounder.
So far this week Ralph Reed is
ahead with 31s-fb. bass caught on
casting rod, and Pete Trip has set a
mark of 81 pounds for the fly tackle
fishermen to beat.
Prizes for the week ending Sunday
evening, the 18th, will be: LIST, 6-mos.
subscription to Courier-Reporter; End,
25c tube patches, Kennewick Harness
Co.; Bird, Ever Ready battery, v. w.
Bird; special prize for fly tackle, two
boxes sardines, ]. ]. Reed & Son; lady's
prize, box face cream, Columbia Phar-
macy.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18
Law of Compensation

81 just saw Surburbus after his be-
ing showed in for week"
"How'd he feel?"
"Happy as lark. He said that he
just got cook out there on the after
noon that the big blow started and
she couldn't get back to town either"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1918-04-18

WYE to fill this page with good newsy items every
w week. You can help When you know an item Of
local interest tell us about it personally by phone
We'll appreciate it. The phone number DoubleOne.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
HOTEL NELSON IN TROUBLE.
mcr Manager Brings Action Against Myrtle Street HoStelry.

William J. Brown, former manager thc Hotel Nelson, has through his
 @tl, John k. Hayes of Hartford,
 i,i~,itutcd action against Hiding .+.a ":;J wife, proprictors of tic
 E. .o tccrvcr $500 for wages ana ...l 4G>a!.~ea. Constable Wrinkle,
 < with 4 writ. placed the hotel | + ~tt.~hnt, ri Saturday evening . Nf#u.1 Walsh und Robert Lord a named "& temporary receivers. :, Gcf, nduut has retained Attorney fo. SaNc in his interests. It is said | a mum Der Of other suits are pend
 nl t3ut tho( proprietor may give Is lease on the place.
 rank Del Mastro, a Church street serial artist, was made the defend
 in suits brought Saturday evening ConSta ble Fred Wrinkle and Miss .abcth Crandall. resulting from an onobile collision on South Main slt last fall. Klett & All1ng are a@cl for the plaintiffs and Richard
 pc1ning for the defendant. The X f4 rcturnable in the city court i@ o'clock Tuesday morning March
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
QUIET IN COUNTY CLARE.
D;%turbjng Element Ceases Activity
 Since Arrival of Troops

London. March 4-Nothing has been reported from Ireland in the past few days which would suggest that the visit of Viscount French commander of the home forces, to County Clare is duo to any increase in trouble in Glare or elsewhere. On the contrary recent reports have been to the effect that the special measures taken in County Clare had a remark ably calming effect and, although the causes of the trouble have not dis appeared the disturbing clements have been unusually quiet since the troops were called to assist the po- lice.
 Some arrests and other reprcssive measures last week did not oXclto disorder anywhere as far as has been reported
 \ telegram from Ennis, says Nis- count French, arrived there sunday afternoon. He remained there about an hour and then went north to Gal way. All is quiet at County Clare.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
PAPER MAKERS QUESTIONED

Washington, March 4-P Paper manufacturers were called today by the federal trade commission to give information on investment and pro- duction costs which the commission will take into consideration in fixing a price for news print effective April 1. The commission in the mean time has obtained similar informa- ton experts called as witnesses and will introduce another expert, Fred erick C. Clark, of the bureau of standards to testify on paper costs
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
BEL-L:ANS = Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. f5c

Dr. Mary c. Mouradian has removed her office to S7 Prospect St. Tel. 116. Office hours 9 to 10 a. m., 2 to 4 and 7 to s D. III.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
ENGLISH WARRIOR DEAD.
Vice Admiral Knowles Saw Service in
 18th Century.

Ottawa, March 4-Vice Admiral Sir Charles George Frederick Knowles, who saw service in many British wars in the 18th century, died yesterday at Oxford, England, says @ cablegram received here today. The baronetcy doSccnd4 to Francis Howes &, Knowles of Ottawa, physical anthro- polgist on tho Geological Survey of 'anada. Sir Francis is the oldest son by Sir Charles second marriage with Mary Ellen Thompson, granddaush- tv, or Joseph Howe, lieutenant gov crn0r of Nova Scotia.
 Sir Charles was born in 1S43 and rosc to vice admiral in 1893 after service in India Africa and the West Indies.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
OtheA Cases on Docket.

Among the\ other cases on the docket was that of Mrs. Louise Shcr~ man charged with assaulting her hus- band, Fred. Inasmuch as Fred did not appear for sOme reason or other the ease was continued until next Saturday.
 Andrew Murtha, charged with breach Of the peace, was sent to jail for 70 da1% Mrs. Murtha is critically 1T # N"r home and her husband ol>r, such a disturbance as to call for D"ts.dn interference.
 Jose n Motta, a teamster, was HNc1 #2 for leaving his horse or 1irrt'c street unhitehed and another fine of %& was imposed for driving hi; wagon d half hour after sunset without q light.
 Tony Matu}as, charged with breach of the peace, was discharged and Joseph Felt, charged with drunken ness and breach of the peace. Waa fined $S and costs The men made trouble in the Hotel Bronson pool room on Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04

- < S50. Damons Shoe Sale.-advt s Mrs. Buell. E, Bassette will leave borrow for Beaumont, Texas, to 8it her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert. Hear Crawford Adams, tho versa wizard Of the violin, Grammar |lool hail, Tuesday, March ), 8 p. m, hivt.
 |'he fire department was called out |urdav evening from Box 332, but
 alarm proved to he a false one. F. is the second time within a week
 the occurrence.
 Excellent :n quality tN--rcasonable in cc--thc suits at Wtlsons.--Advt. Fred C. Elliott of 226 FairvicW bet who is stationed at tue Philu-
 phia Navy yards, was home over kduy
 'hc next meeting of the Woman's
 rl@N club of Maple Hill will he |d NeUNcs sday evening at tho NcW- ton chapel It will be guest |ht. stanley II. Holmes will be speaker for the evening ;tnl there ll bc Instrumental and vocal music hostess will be Mrs. George ". snlc, Mrs Carrie II. Rowe and Mrs. I>rge W. Hamburg.
 A>n styles and materials in new ! stng suits at Tue kaEanaugh Shop, 46 pr"tt street. Hartford. .-advt. N. H~lmuu has brought suit against Ank Roberts for $IU0 for goods Al and delivered. The writ is rc- 8nahlo in thc city court on the #.d Monday in March. Russell Hubbard of the Beaton X lwell Co., returned to his duties Hs morning following q months ill. New Spring suits $25, BPS and S3o 8hsons.-Advt.
 Inc Woman's Congregational Home #sionary Union of Connecticu" will #d it's annual meeting aC Center arch. New Haven, "Wednesday #m 10 a. m. to f D. m. 'Th1 Han 8Work," "Apportionment' and '"rhr Inquest Program" are tho subjects #be treated. Speakers, Mrs. G. ti. rsall, Mrs. Oscar Neaurer, Mrs. C. #Elweil, Miss Evans and Rev. Her M t C. Herring, D. D. Those desiring #lttend from New Britain will take # S:30 train.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
EVENTS TONIGHT

High class photo drama, Fox's thCatcr.
 Vaudeville and superior photoplays, LyCeum theatcr.
 Moving pictures and vaudeville, keeney's theater.
 Court Pride, r. of A., meets at 90 Arch street.
 Mattabessett Tribe, I. 0. R. M, meets at PAP Main street.
 Gerstaecker lodge, I. o. o. F. meets in Turner hall.
 Martha Washington, D. of A., meets in Jr. o. U. A. M hall.
 Tegner lodge o of ", meets at 59 Arch street.
 Corbin Commandery meets at 277 Main street.
 Pride Circle, l.. F.. meets at PIT Main street
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
BURNED ON FIRST FLIGHT.

Cape May ". J., March 4.-Lieut. John William Bennett of Worcester, Mass. who was badly burned in a hydro-airplanc while at practice at the Cape May station last Monday with Ensign Weed, died late Saturday and a naval funeral was held yester- day Weed died on Thursday and was buried at his home in Montclair, x. J. Lieut.. Bennett came here last Sunday and was fatally burned on his first days practice.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
TRENTON'S FIRE LOSS.

Trenton, March 4.--Losses from fire aggregated $235, 100000 in 1917 and were larger than in any previous year, except one, 1906 in the nation $ history, according to a communication received by the secretary of the state council of defense from the national defense council. The San Francisco earthquake and conf1agration occurred ill 1906.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
PREINTICE,---NITES.

Inc wedding of Harold De Witt ntice and Miss Marguerite Miles 3olemnized at 6 o'clock Saturday ning at the home of the bride,
 N est Main street. Rev. Henry w. icr tied the nuptial knot. Tho lple will make their home in Hart d.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
TAKEN TO INSAN11 R1vrpr,Ar

Peter Hagopian, aged p years, of 16o Washington street, was taken into custody Saturday evening, when he was found acting peculiarly on the street. Investigation of his case disclosed that Ha g0pian has been acting straneeIv since he was placed in Class Al in
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
ANOTHER GIRD MISSING.

Viola Schmidt, 15 years old,
 Ighter of Mrs. Margaret Schmidt of gmour avenue, is missing from
 Ine, according to a complaint filed
 Eh the police by her mother. The lice have a description of the girl h are Investigating her case. Mrs. hmidt thinks that her daughter is h somewhere about the city.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
VOTING ON LICENSE.

Boston, March 4.-Annual town meetings were held today in a num- Der of Massachusetts towns with the license question the principa issue.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04
To Cure a Cold in One Day

le LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE sElets) It stops the Cough and 1dache and works off the Cold. F.
 GROVES signature on each box.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04

for liquor. Yesterday a brother of tho man, called at the police station ant promised to have him taken to the Hartford Retreat
New Britain herald., 1918-03-04

the draft. Hagopian saved up a tidy sum of money, and as soon as he learned his rating in Uncle Sans es- timation, he began to spend freely
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-30

New Wash Dress Skirts-Black and
White Checks, White with Blue Dots
and stripes, All White P0pllns, Gar
bardlnes, Beach Cloths, Linens and
=. rs. Sl.25 to $3.50 each.
New Black Taffeta. Messaline and
and kelley Green, $3.50 to $1,000 each.
New Fancy Stripe Silk Skirts
sos TO $50.
New Silk and Shetland Sweaters in
Purple, Rose, Copen, Maize, Copper
and kelley Green, $50 to $1,000 ca
thildren's Bingham Dresses TO 8
years, soc to S1.OO each.
Children's Bingham, POplin, Linen
and Chambray Dresses soc to SOD.
Small Children's White Dresses | to
years. 29c to $50.
Girls White Dresses to II years,
$500 TO $500 each.
Ladies' Bingham, Percale and Mad
ras Dresses Sl.50, $500 and $3.50 ca
White and COlOred P0plln and Beach
Cloth Dresses $500 to $3.50.
White Wolfe Dresses, new and very
stylish $500 to $1,000 each.
New Muslin Underwear of every
Grade In all the popular styles.
New Flesh Color SIX Jersey and
Jap SILK Underwear, CamlsOles,
Chemises, Envelopes, Drawers,
Boomers and Night Robes.
New Silk Gloves, Black, White, Tan
and Gray, 75c pair.
New ChamOsette Gloves, Black.
White, Tan and Gray, $l.OO pair.
Lots of Pretty New Hats, J. h,
Duck, Panama and Imitation Panama,
soc to $50.
New Isle and Silk Hose In all
shades to match shoes and dresses.
New Toilet Articles Soaps, Pow.
ders, Cream, Perfumes, Toilet Waters,
Bath Salts, Tooth Powders and Pastes
In all the most popular makes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-30

We have just been fixing up
our running water in the house
and stable Darius said he hoped
we could do one job without go
ing to Lancaster. Got along
all right until today, when we
found we needed some garden
hose. The plumbers told us
what their concern asked for it,
and of course 1t seemed awfully
high, 80 | called up John and
found he had two or three
lengths, all in nice shape, and
his price sounded quite differ
ent. We shall call there for
what we need, tomorrow.
This only shows that it is
never best to buy anything new
without first seeing Lancaster.
MRS. DARIUS FERGUSON
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-05-30

Last Friday night two of the teach
ers of the high school, Miss Dorothy
Elliot and Miss Ruth Morgan and five
members of the Senior class. Lyle
Stinchfeld Ruby Dyer, Eva Blair,
Doris Wentworth and Velma Fogg
went out to Canaan to make a short
call on Lillian Horne, member of
the class of 1918. Miss Horne is the
daughter of the late Fred Horne, who
died recently at his home in Canaan.
She came back to school Monday and
after graduation she intends to go to
Worcester, Mass, to live with her
uncle. Thomas j. Horne, who is the
superintendent of the City Farm there
Lyle Stinchfeld carried the visitors to
Canaan in her fathers auto.
+. f. McNeelie left here, last Sat
urday for Boston, where be will enter
the quartermaster's department, N. E.
Division This is the same in which
Capt. j. Wallace Blunt is employed,
1t is among the largest of the pur-
chasing establishments of the Federal
Government, and is reported to do a
business of S2,000O00 day, and to
have on its payroll thousands OF en-
ployes 1t at present occupies a
building which Henry Ford had erect
ed for a New England assembling
plant. but will be moved, in the late
summer or fall, to the new pier which
the U. S. Government is constructing
on the Boston water front,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-21
SIX UNMASkED
AUTO BANDITS
IF,avrnaster Held Up AMI Robbed OF
$4,000 by Half Dozen Mefn
Who Made
Escape.

EVERETT, Mass, Dec. 21.-Sfx I'M
masked men in black touring car
Friday held UP Frank r. Brown, pay
master OF the General Electric COM
pany, robbed him of s12 500, the week
ly payroll of the cmpany's steel
foundry here, and made their escape
from a thick1y Populated neighbor-
hood, after shooting and seriously
wounding the paymaster as he sat
helpless with his hands over his head.
Brown was rushed to a Boston hospital
where his condition was said to be
critical.
With Brown at the time of the hold
I'D which occurred within 500 feet of
the foundry, were his guard, Everett
B. KiLfbe, a special police officer en-
ployed by the company, and the chauf-
feur, Joseph Shapleigh. All three men
were armed but were taken completely
by surprise.
The robbery was accomplished un-
der cover of automatic pistols held by
five Of the robbers. Brown was shot
after the robbers had secured the
money and. according to his two COM
panions, without provocation Whether
the shot was fired, in sheer malice or
accident, the police could not say.
The highwaymen disappeared in the
crowded traffic and headed toward
Boston
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-21
EXPECT FLOOD
OF IMMIGRANTS
Fear That Labor Market VIII Become
Overcrowded and Reduced
Wages viii Fol-
low

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21-Immigrant
iaborers from Europe will come pour
Ing into America the minute the flood
gates are opened, in the opinion of
diplomats who have given the prob
lem study during the war. Ten thou
Band slipped into America last year.
official figures show At the bureau
of immigration the rush exceeding
anything previously known is expect
ed, largely from southern European
countries.
1t is expected within six months, IN
less passage of new laws. inbound
steerage will be packed Overcrowd-
Ing of the labor market and reduced
wages will follow the influx, labor
men say.
disqualification of the army will add
to this difficulty.
Rome dispatches state twenty thou
sand Italians applied for passports
here. Greece viii send thousands.
Jugo-Slavs and Czechs from the form.
er Austrian empire are not expected
to come in large numbers.
The overthrow of monarchy and
salt government will tend TO keep
them home This is true OF the Rus,
Eians also.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-21
BRITAIN TO MEET
VIEW OF WILSON
Lodge said such peace treaty
should include these provisions:
Continued from page u


Lodge said such peace treaty
should include these provisions:
Indemnity for America, for ships
destroyed and people murdered
aboard; restitution of part, at
least, of the wasted expenses forced
upon the United States; restoration
of Belgium; return OF AlsaceiLor-
raine to France; return Of Italia
Errenenta to Italy; establishment Of
a Jugo+Slav state and an independ-
ent state for Czecho-Slovaks; Sc
curity OF Greece and settlement Of
Albania and Montenegro; restoration
of Rumania and consolidation of Ru-
manian people under one govern
ment; putting Constantinople under
international protection; independ-
ence of Armenia; large, powerful
and independent Polish state; re-
turn of Danish Schleswig to the
Danes and naturalization OF the Kiel
canal.
He also declared America must
play a full part in the restoration of
Russia. If peace with Germany is
to be durable. terms must be exacted
which will make it, so far as human
foresight goes, impossible for Ger
many to break out again upon the
world with q war of conquest. This
cannot be done by treaty engage
ments and signatures to documents
at this juncture of affairs. Germany
would sign anything and her pledge
would be as worthless as the sigma
ture she gave Belgium.