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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27
Great Britain and Mr.. Wilson
Likely 10 Agree as 10 the
Freedom Of Seas"
ENGLAND'S POSITION STATED
Allies VIII Demand That Germany Pay
Their War Bnl Of si2o.ooo.ooo,ooo
Conditions In Land Of Huns
still Are chaotie-Pres-
dent Reaches
France.
sy EoWARp ". PIekARo.

There are indications In the dis
patches from Europe that the biggest
problems OF the peace conference mny
be solved more easily and amicably
Than had been feared. The greatest
~ these. possibly. Il the matter Of the
freedom OF the seas" The Germans
rnd certain others had been hoping
that this rather nebulous question
would be the cause OF trouble be-
tween America aud Great Britain. and
there IN no doubt that the British
have been preparing TO contend rrmly
that they must not give up the weapon
that really saved the world from the
Huns and that Ia 20 necessary 20 the
nafety OF their widespread empire,
Their public men, from Lloyd George
down. all have said this frankly with.
cut waiting for President Wilson To
define publicly just what he means by
he phrase freedom Of the n
London now Processes 10 have assur'
nnce that the differences between Mr..
Wilson aud the British In this matter
will not be difficult OF adjustment.
sir Frederick y. Smith. attorney
general, expressed succinctly Britnin's
attitude when he said: Il am not
sure that Great Britain will not have
TO say TO the allies At the peace con.
ference; We shall be quite satisfied
with such a definition of freedom ~
the sea as will enable the British
navy In the unfortunate event u IN
turf wau 10 do exactly what the Brit
lsh navy. aided by the American navy
has been doing for the last eighteen
months.'"
The premier himself. addressing n
meeting NJ Bristol, said emphaticnlly
"wherever the request m from,
We are not going 70 give NJ the pro-
lection of the navy 50 far ~ Great
Britain Il concerned"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27
RELEASE $1,000 YANKEES DAILY.
Five Transports Loaded with Soldiers
Leave France for America.

Five Transports Loaded with Soldiers
Leave France for America.
Washington .-DcmobiliEatio OF the
home military forces Of the rate of 90
600 a day. the goal set less than n
month ago by the War Department,
General March. chief Of staff. an.
nouncrd Dec. q that rehabilitation ~
the home camps during the sever
days period ending Dec. ~. was at an
average of $1,000 a day. although n
men we're discharged from most Of the
camps ON sunday.
Total GENERALIZATION on Dec. ~ had
reached go.903 officers and isS.5Gi
men. The chief Of staff said more
than 100000 men have been assigned
for early rehabilitation. including
2 1900 divisional troops. $1,000 engin
GERS and 10000 men Of the military
aeronautics division.
Sailing Of five transports bringing
home troops from France was an
nouncad nv the War Department.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27
oourt EnIoIns osIIvsry d Liquor.

ncuvcr.-A temporary injunction
was granted by Judge John "A. Deni.
son In the District Court TO prevent
further deliveries Of intoxicating liq-
uors By the American Railway Elk.
press Company 10 persons holding per
mlts issued prior 10 the bone-dry law
going into effect.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

Advocates Of lcnicncy toward the
Germans will ind little support for
their arguments In the reports that
come from the allied armies of occu.
patton. While the Germans In the
occupied terri Dry are giving their
c%unquerors lltte trouble. they mnln'
tain their naughty aud even lnsolcnt
%demeanor, aud unbend only for tho
purpose Of Coating trade benefits.
There IN not he slightest trace ~
repentance for the crimes of their
former government aud their armies,
aud east " the Rhine those armies
are being received ~ unconqucrci
heroes and hailed ms the chief sup
port ~ tho new state.
The American commanders have
chosen not 70 laterfere with the civil
life ~ the lnl abimnts VI the occu.
pied cities than IL absolutely
necessary, But In the regions occu.
pied by the Frnch aud British strict
regulations are enforced. when the
Huns wall. thy ARE reminded that
these nre almos copied from the mild.
est Of the rcgui atlons imposed OF the
French and Bel sians by the Germans.
The German armlstlce delegates
asked that they be- permitted TO maln.
tain communlcn ion with the provinces
west of the Rhine now being occupied
by the allies, hut Marshal Foch told
them II was necessary to maintain the
blockade u Germany as provided by
the nrmlstice. z appeared likely last
week that the rrmlstlce would be- OK.
tended.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

iugo.Slay republic wtich hopes Tor
International recognition. and In Cat.
nro, nalmnila IN armed conflict, u
= said. was av'rtcd only by the active
Intervention Of the commander Of the
american contingent there. Prince
Alexnnder of Serbia hns been mnde
regent Of the state Of J~ugo.Slavla.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

American Army OF oceupation.-Ths
German authorities are turning over
to the American Third Army large
Quantities Of war material which will
require several trains 70 transport. In.
Guided IN the artillery given up by the
Germans are go guns OF large oaliber
aud nearly 5000 machine guns. The
other guns range from 1908 to slOs.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27
OCCUPY RHINE GIBRALTAR
Germans Turning over War Materials
10 American Troops.

NNf"NNa sfNfNH wv "aF "ahefiaNN
10 American Troops.
Cohlenz, Dec 23.-The German fort.
ress Of Ehrenbroitstein. sometimes
called the Gibraltar OF the Rhine. on
the opposite bank OF the river from
Cohlenz. has been occupied by Amer
team troops. The commander OF the
American forces Is Col. Robert Boy.
ers, a West Point graduate Of 1908.
The fortress. which Is situated on a
rocky p%romontory 400 feet above tho
river and occupies more than 100
acres. viii accommodate Thousands Of
men. II will be used for the present
a. tho regimental headquarters Of the
First pioneer Infantry and two battal.
ions ol pioneers.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

Unless Italy tones down her course
On the enst coast Of the AdrlntIc the
Jugo-slnys are going to have serious
complaints to lay before the confer.
ence of the allies. A considerable
part Of the territory the Italians have
occupied there Is claimed by the new
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27
m MESSAGE BV PRESIDENT VIII
SON READ IN BOTH CHAMBERS
or SWEDISH PARLIAMENT.
A LEAGUE OF NATIONS
AND FREEDOM or THE SEA WILL
DC INSISTED UPON ~ AMER.
IcAN EXECUTIVE.
w.'',.a N--rraB'r UNION Nv, s.r,lo.

western Newspaper ruiou News Service.
Stockholm. Dec. ga message
from President Wilson wal read In
both chambers OF the swedish Parlia
mcnt Friday. Il was AZ follows.
= have received with the greatest
satisfaction the message which the
two chambers Of the swedish Riksdag
we're generous enough 10 send me and
| accept Il as a most welcome sx'
preston OF the confidence Of the
chambers.
u hope and believe that by com.
mon counsel a peace worthy Of the
aHpintiOn Of tho people Of EUROPE
can und will be secured and ! shall
with pleasure and pride do all l can
10 promote Il.
tsisnedl WOODROW WILSON"
Paris. Dec. 23.-The Preaident'A
first week In France finds the pre-
limlnary situation surrounding the
peace conference fairly well developed
toward the point where, according to.
the Presidents expressed view. Il will
BE- worth while for the United States
70 participate.
This Presidents conferences with
french and Italian statesmen have
served 10 emphasize that he considers
a treaty Of peace not enough, but that
the g%oneral agreement TO be made
amone the nations must Include a sat'
isfactory settlement Of the question
Of tho freedom OF the seaa and a
lcnruc of nations.
Tie resident now goes TO England
20 cont % the discussions there along
the sane lines a. those he had with
the representatives OF France and
Italy, which the Presidents advisers
describe as having been satisfactory.
President Wilson. In acknowledging
the honor bestowed upon him by the
University OF Paris In the form OF a
doctors degree. said: Il feel very
keenly the distinguished honor which
has been conferred upon me by the
Hroat University OF Paris. and Il 10
very delightful 10 me also TO have the
honor OF being Indicted into the great
company OF scholars whose life and
fame have made the history Of the
University OF Paris a thing admirable
among men OF cultivation In all parts
Of the world"
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

Bolshcuk power In Russlh Is grad.
unlly dvindllnL but there IL little
else In that co intry 10 the
allies. Admiral Kolchak. who was
mnde dictator ~ Omsk. IL disposed tn
, cooperate with the allied forces. but
their governments have not recognized
him. The Rui SLAMS and the Czcchs
do net know shat the American and
Japinese polio IS are-thcy are %
alec In that and the latter are r..
pol ed to be hard pressed by their w.
eulss In some quarters. Meanwhile.
according To Stockholm ndyiccs. n
new government for Russia IA being
formed In that city under the LEADER
ship of former 'remler Trcpon. Prince
volionsky. Baron Tnuhe and senator
Jassadko, Il IA alleged this govern.
ment will be supported by the entente
aud viii carry on matters ~ state In
stockholm until the bolshevikl are
finally crushed H. southern Russia
Grand Duke Nlc%holnieyitch. former
commander In chief OF the Russlnn
armies, Is In command ~ a formidable
force Of Cossa ks. What his lnten.
lions ARE II pot stated. The bolsheylkl
In the Volgn re- don continue 10 attack
the Russ0nlllei forces. without e
cess. What IL doing In siberia. II
anything. Il concealed by the japanese
censorship.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27
300. Eyaeuals ospItaI o. EsthsnIa.

Amsterdam-RevaL. capital Of Es-
thonin. situated on the Gulf Of Finland.
has been evacuated by the Germans.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

Director General McAdoo. express
ing. he says. moi only his own opinion
but that ~ Pre- ddeht Wilson NJ we'll.
recommends thu congress adopt leg.
lsietlon extenditg the period OF giv.
eminent contro' 81 railroads 10 jam.
ary I, 1924. De snys the prosperity
Of the nation depends largely on the
efficiency of railroads; that 10 can.
tnue g%ovcrnm'lnt operation under
present conditions fer - months after
prare Il declared, The limit sct by the
present law. h %lmposslhle, and dsi
unless congress takes che notion rec
commended the rinds mist be returned
TO private ownership q the earliest
possible moment.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

Belgium probably win come out OF
the war greater In territory than when
she went iR. She intends 20 ask the
restoration Of the parts Of the prov
inces Of Limburg and Luxembourg
which went to Germany and Holland
by the international treaty Of 1859,
and also 20 ask that the Dutch return
the land which includes the lower
9cheldt
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

n Il 10 be regretted that some voices
are being raised In England NJ well ns
20 America In favor Of a soft peace"
Tor fear the German people will he
r~esentfull On this question Lloyd
George again may be quoted. Reiter-
atlng his declaration that Germany
should pay 10 the utmost limit Of her
capacity, he said the war bin Of the
allies against the Huns l. Si20.OOO'
O0OOOO The whole wealth ~ Ger.
many, rs estimated before the war,
would fall short OF this sun by be
tween twenty and forty.hve billions,
However. the premier says the allies
propose TO exact the entire cost Of
the war from Germany, that Il can be
exacted IN such n way that II will do
no more harm 20 the country that re-
eelves Il than 20 the country that pays
Il. and that the demands OF the Al.
lies must come In front Of the German
nationa, war debt. A British commits.
sion already has reported on Ger
mnny's capacity 10 pny.
Belgium. FRANCE and the other vic
torlous nntIona NJ Europe. Il may be
assumed. are no Tess determined than
IL Great Britain TO compel Germany
to stand the full cost Of the fearful
conflict she started. II Is likely France
will occupy the German lands west Of
the Rhine until payment has been
DsGs.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-12-27

Conditions IN Vienna aud In Ger.
man Austria GENERALLY are growing
desperate. Food and coal are almost
exhausted and the former soldiers,
who are said 10 possess 100000 rides
aud many me chine guns, have de-
clared that unless food arrives speed.
ly they will le At liberty to ind II
where they can. The Czechs could
send the Austr ans food and fuel. but
will NJ do 70 Until the latter agree to
he Czech chlns for certain Austrp
German tcrrnoy. The Vienna author
tiles ARE puSitg for the arrival OF a-
lied troops, preferably Americans. TO
check the NJ ng disorder sud Dol.
sheyism.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
TRY THIS FOR A
COLD..IT'S FINE
.PAPE's COLD COMPOUND" ENDS
SEVERE COLDS OR GRIPPE
IN FEW HOURS.

You can end grippe and break up q
severe cold either In head. chest body
or limbs, by taking dose of ''Pape'a
Cold Compound" every two hours until
three doses are taken.
It promptly opsnS cloEged-up nos
trils and air passages In tho head. stops
nasty discharge Of nose running. re-
lieves sick headache. dullness, fever
ishness. soAe throat, sneezins, soreness
and stiffness.
Don't stay stuHed-upi Quit blowina
and snufhing., Ease your throbbins
head-nothing else In the world gives
such prompt relief - "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only few
cents ct any drug store. It acts with
out assistance. tastes nice. and causes
no Inconvenience. Be sure and get the
genuine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
NEW YORK FARMS.

For SaIe.-42s acres. II mile from
village, store. blacksmith shop. church.
sawmill. grst mill cheese factory, I
from station; 30 from Buffalo, popula-
ton 100000. $50 acres tillable. 100
acres timber, balance good pasture 100
apple trees. Good II room house, SPLEEN
did gambrel roof barn. 42x12o, litter
carrier. granary. piggery. hennery.
splendid water supply. Including So
head Holstein cattle. horse SOW. eight
pigs, about 500 bushels oats, about $50
tons hay. disk harrow, land roller grain
drill, spring tooth harrows. sulky Guilt
vator. plows, surrey. manure spreader.
horse rake. gas engine, cream separa-
tor. moving machine, grain reaper.
corn harvester, hay tedder. wagons.
sleighs, small tools. Price. $4,000;
$4,000 cash. per cent interest. Free
list bargains. Ellis Bros, Springville,
N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
HOW TO ANSWER
Advertising Where No Address
Is Given, But Key Mum.
Der Used.

When an advertiser does not use his
name. 1t is because he does not want
the public to know it: so you must
address letter to Times Republican,
using the letters he uses. We deliver
them to the advertiser promptly. We
can not give you his name or address.
All advertisements for this column
must be in this office by II (noon)
for publication that day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
MINNESOTA LANDS.

For saIs-Buy good farm In the
beautiful and rich Red River valley.
Minnesota, near Crookston. from own
or while cheap. DR.. c. W. Gillin. SIS
F. l.. & T. building, Sioux City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
MISSOURI FARMS.

For Sale-Three 160-acre farms. we'll
improved, well located. fine corn and
wheat land. fine climate. in southern
Missouri. no waste land. all prairie and
productive. Prices $76 per acre, no
trade. terms on one-half. balance cash.
Charles R. Glenn. Lamar. Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
MISCELLANEOUS

Southwest. Iowa 10 : fertile field for
the man with anything TO sell that has
merit. seventy-fivs thousand psoplA
In southwest Iowa read the daily Mons;
pareils 1t 10 the great want "a me4iurn
OF this section. II II known fAr ana.
wide as producer OF resultA n you
have land or anything eiss to seA OK
trade, get In touch with southwesss
Iowa thru tho Nonpareil. Co1ncll,
Bluffs, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mrs. Clay Hall and daughter-in law
Mrs. Boyd Breivington, Of Union. spent
Monday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mr.. Farmer let US sell you your
bookkeeping supplies. Simmons book
store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

For Sale-Bargain. 8 acre tract in
side city limits on paving. Rich black
soil suitable for gardening or chick
ens Could be sub divided. Lawrence
Brennecke. OFFICE over 105 f. Main
Phone 410.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mrs. Otto Westphal and Miss
Florence Humbert. of State Center
spent Monday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Wanted--A>carload Of native breed
ing ewes, delivered at stoclxyards on d.
rect railroad via Minneapolis. In writ
ing describe your stock In detail, give
average weight, state price and ascer-
tain carload freight If possible to Glen
wood. p. G. Norris, Glenwood. Mimi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

For Sale-Nine-room modern house,
with electric lights. gas. new furnace,
paved streets, ETC.. will sell cheap on
account OF leaving the city. PostoffIce
box IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

c. II. Van Law went this morning to
Des Moines on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

For Sale - Marshalltown strictly
modern residence. few days only In
quire 1875 Elm street. Grinnell. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mrs. W. K. Lackey, Of Gilman, was
In the city Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mesdames r. L Bixby and o. w
Dillon, OF Union, were in the city Mon
day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
Classified Advertisements
Than Is Cents

For Sals-First bargain OF the new
year; nearly new house. good lot. for
800. Have a buyer that will take It
for $500 on payments. Why not buy
1t for cash and resell it and make q
hundred dollars. G. S. Nugent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

ness and they will return your suit or
overcoat with a "new-Hke" look that
will surprise you. Appearance goes q
long ways. you know. MarShalltown
Steam Dye Works. Ii
Twenty-eeven neighbors met at the
home Of Mrs. May Sandoe. sos North
Center street, Monday evening and
organized class to do Red Cross
work. The cub will meet every Mon
day evening at O'clock at Mrs. San
does home, and later will take up sur
gical dressing work. Last evening they
did various kinds Of work. after which
Mrs. Sandoe served light refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

been patient at the Deaconess hospi-
tai, returned home Monday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

'Wantsd-Everyone to know that the
services Of the visiting nurse employed
by the Visiting Nurses Association are
to be had at what patients are able
and willing to pay, or without pay
by those in Ntraitened circumstances.
Telephone Clara Britt 1. South Fourth
Greet. Phone S85,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mrs. r. M. Dunlap. Of Ames. spent
Mnndav n, the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Wantsd-You to know we have one
Of the best equipped factories in central
Iowa for weaving and cleaning car
pets and rugs. We also renovate cot
ton and hair mattresses and make hem
as good as new. Marshall Rugs Works.
office Ill East State street, phone red
400.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mrs. George kellogg. Of Charles City,
who has ben Visiting Mrs. Glen Rubot-
tom, returned home Monday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Everyone should keep q diary this
year. Simmons book store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
WANTED

Wanted-Old false teeth. Don't mat
ter If broken. pay 81 to SIS per set.
Send by parcel post and receive check
by return mail. L. Mazer, 2007 South
Fifth street, Philadelphia. Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

Mrs. j. r. Meekin, Of Liscomb, spent
Monday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08

We have few good buys in used
Ford touring cars and roadsters Some
late models. Rude Auto Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-08
h !!!!!l !!!',!Q!!! QUITS

Try This New Scientific Marvel
A little "Ulypto" Ointment rubbed
tightly ON the forehead or temples
and away goes that splitting head
ache! "Ulypto" Ointment 10 tho
pain eliDipator. It 10 Q new combi.