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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10

the Germans than they were with us. We
will not oppress those within our from
tiers. We will give them every liberty,
their own schools and language, but the
Government must be ours.
'wo are doing our best to set up a
business-like republic where prosperity
may be distributed.
Already we have an eight-hour day
instead of compelling workmen to labor
for eleven hours. We have abolished
titles and prepared law to care for the
unemployed Election laws which will
give the minority q chance to hold Office
and which will recognize women, al
though they may not hold the highest
posts, such as president, have been pre-
pared. The division Of large estates is
one Of the items in our program"
Needs of the New Republic
NJ Klafoc, Minister for National De-
fense of the Czecho-Slovak Republic,
spoke freely Of conditions In the country.
He said:
There arc three points which It is
necessary for the Allies especially Amer
lea, to understand: First, our weak mill
tary positions second that we are men
aced by Bolshevlsm from without. and.
third, that We have food for but two or
three months.
I'VE would like particularly to have
American troops with us, both for mill
tary reasons and because they would
help to establish friendly relations for
the future. They would also show our
people what a republic means.
I'VE are surrounded by enemies and
menaced by the Germans from the north.
Bolshevik agents are threatening and
Germany will probably send us thou
sands of released Russian prisoners.
Poland is also giving us concern. Our
food situation is bad. Our coal produc-
ton Is limited. If We are not supplied
by the Allies, or IL Silesia is not occu-
pied by them, there Is danger of our
freezing this winter. 1t is not true that
we are preventing coal from going to
Vienna from Germany and Silesian
Poland. We do not desire chaos in
Vienna, for that would bo a danger
to u.s."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Combination Suits
for Women.

Of lightweight ribbed cotton
(for some women prefer this to
the heavier weight, made in sew.
eral styles. With high neck and
long sleeve, high neck or low and
short sleeve and all ankle length.
S1.50 for regular sizes; $1.65 for
extra sizes.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
PEACE PERIL SEEN
BY LONDON PAPER
Daily N e VS. Declares
Clamor Now Is for ''Bis.
MARKHAM" Policy
REVENGE IDEA RAMPANT
Warning Given That Wilson's
Ideas Are Being Ridiculed
and Bespattered
Washinrtou. DecI1O.

washington, DeC.' ~.
A warning against inficting "Bis-
MARKHAM peace" on Germany and
credited to the London Daily News was
made public here today through Allied
channels. The text of the article was
picked UP in this country from a wire
less apparently sent out from Lyons.
France, over the signature of the Com
mittee on Public Information's Paris
representative.
President Wilson comes among us
next week." the article states. "There
will be much flag waving and speechi-
flying. But the things for which Presi-
dent Wilson stands arc being rldiculed
and bespattered by the only voices one
heara
IF the spirit animating at the present
moment the press and politicians of
Europe and America gains control of the
Peace Conference there will be born a
catastrophe that will be the end of the
European social system.
THE world may eventually emerge
safe for democracy, but II will be by
ways that our present ruling classes
would do well In their own interests to
avoid. With tho example Of Russia be-
fore us, Is 1t craftsmanship to drive the
German people to despair? Do our
editors and politicians see no danger
for the rest of Europe in an alliance Of
desperation between anarchistio forces
Of Germany and Russia? Can Bolsho-
vism. energized and strengthened, be de-
pended upon, to halt Mt the Rhine? Are
there no explosive elements in Italy and
Spain? Is France herself so utterly i'm
mune from revolutionary instincts? Are
English lower orders quite as tame as
our capitalist press imagine? Has Amer
lea no labor problem Of her own? Is
the trust magnate's easy chair so secure
against all world commissions?
"A Wilson peace bringing reconcilia-
ton to the people still in their passions
and hatreds, giving to the war maddened
new hopes, new visions, may yet save
Europe"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
24-INCH GUN PRACTICABLE
Coast Artillery Chief Says Super
Cannon Is Now Possible

Washington, Dec. 10.-(By A, P)--
Ordnance development during the war
has brought cannon makers to the point
where the 24-inch rife is easily practi-
cable, Major General T.. W. Coe chief of
coast artillery, said today in his annual
report. The nominal range OF a gun of
this size would be forty miles the re-
port says, but 'longer ranges for special
types are possible, IL desired"
The limit has not yet been approached
IN the size of tractor-drawn artillery,
declares General Coe. intimating that a
successor TO the German Big Bertha"
is to be expected.
"In the case of harbor defenses," the
report declares, 'the existing armament
lacks in power when judged by latest
standards In order 10 provide for the
unhampered movements of our own
fleets in leaving important harbors. II
will undoubtedly be necessary In many
cases to supplement the existing de-
fenses With the. highest-power, largest
caliber. guns, placed AZ far to the front
as possible. Recourse will consequently
be had to fixed emplacements."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
CZECHO-SLOVAKS
NEED ALLIES AID
Premier Kramarz Voices
Peoples Hopes Based on
Americas High Ideals
WISH TO LIVE AT PEACE
Ask Restoration of Ancient
Frontiers-Minister Klafoc
Explains Country's Perils
By the Associated Press

Prague, Dec. 10.
There are people who believe the
world must come to an end because the
Austrian and German empires no more
exist, but know we will all be happier
and especially you in America, 1t Is
the first time In the history Of nations
that generosity has ever conquered sell
fishness and when the news came to
me within my prison wall that America
had entered the war 1 was unable to
believe It." DR.. Karl Kramarz. Premier
of Czecho- o-Slovakia, made this statement
to a representative of the Associated
Press today.
Tho interview took place in Hradcany
Castle, the seat of the ancient Bohs-
miar kings. This magnificent pile over
looks the city of Prague from the north
west. When the correspondent entered
tho waiting room, the first object he
noticed was the bust of President Will
son draped with tho Stars and Stripes.
Doctor Kramarz for many years
fought for the rights of the Czech
people. He was arrested at Prague on
July 1. 1915, and following his trial at
Vienna was sentenced to death. King
Alfonso of Spain appealed in his be-
half and the death sentence was COM
muted to fifteen years Imprisonment.
Doctor Kramarz was released under
Emperor Charles's amnesty proclama-
tlon of July II, 1917. 1Io was named
Premier Of Czecho-Slovaltia on Novem-
Der % last.
II have always believed in tho new
lifo of peoples" DR.. Kramarz continued.
but the great crowning truth Of this
belief was tho American declaration of
war. am pleased to feel that America
has not only given hopes and ideals to
millions Of people but its national con-
science has been enlivened, leading II to
better things
"Our sole ambitions is to live peacefully
and prosperously and to become strong
friend Of the Entente against the Ger
mans. 1t is probably Germany will re-
main Il menace, since it is impossible to
destroy such strong nationality. As
for our political future, we will try to
aintain commercial relations with tho
Jugo- Slavs and the Rumanians. Regard
Ing the tariff, 1t Is certain we must MAIN
tain n protective wall against Germany
or our industries will be ruined.
Wants the Ancient Frontiers
I'VE also desire to establish the
frontiers of ancient Bohemia. 1t was dur
ing the Thirty Years War that the Ger
mans ruined US, killed our nobility and
colonized our territory. Yet our race is
so strong that we survived through the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Cedar Chests

are receiving their share of at
tention and many are going out
for Christmas presents.
There are chests in various
styles, some brass-trimmed, from
$3.50 to $32. An unusually good
looking one is fumed oak on tho
outside and lined with cedar. All
of them have cedar chips spread
around the bottom.
tohsstast>
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
CamisOles Are in
a Score of Styles
at a Dollar

They are of pink or white wash
satin adorned with bands of imi-
tation tilet lace, with ribbon bows
and shoulder straps and inser-
tions of embroidered Georgette
crepe. You would never dream
that such wee trifes could be
made in so many ways.
(CentrnD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
IS Coats Now S14.25
Lovely Velvet Bags

are spread on case all ready to
be chosen for Christmas gifts.
Most any woman would love to
get one for Christmas.
They are of soft velvets, with
pretty Innings in contrasting
colors-most of them have little
purses and mirrors inside. 81
to SO.
(Central)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Wants tho Ancient Frontiers

I've also desire to establish the
frontiers of ancient Bohemia. 1t was dur
ing the Thirty Years War that the Ger
mans ruined us, killed our nobility and
colonized our territory. Yet our race Is
SO strong that we survived through the
centuries. However. we will be failer with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Here They Are!

There has been great scarcity
of black sateen boomers, but a
generous shipment has just ar
rived. They have elastic at the
waist and knees and are slips a
pair.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Gift Blankets AreWarm-
Hearted Presents

Indian blankets seem to have no end of uses;
they're cozy to snugge under for afternoon maps
Many people them for motor robes and in the
summer, for rugs, and boys like them for
couch throws in their rooms. The Bedding Store
has a great variety at $6
jacquard Blankets
in such pretty colorings and patterns that aside
from their usefulness their existence is quite Jus
titled by their beauty. In tan, yellow light and
Copenhagen blue, pink, rose and lavender with
white figured centers or plain centers and white
orders. S..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
12O Coats Now $29.75
IS Coats Now S16.50

These of velour and cheviot trimmed with black
plush or with beaver fur-cloth. All lined throughout
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
A Fountain Pen

would be welcome one to many boys and mem
there is nothing quite handy. Good fountain
pens, either plain with gold-fled hands, are IN
plain self-tiller and safety style, at $3.50 to 49,
Commercial Stationery. CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
WOmen's Shoes Special
At S2.S5 a Pair

There are shoes of black kidskin, black calf
skin and some of brown kidskin. A few have
light tops, and the shoes button or lace. Heels
are medium, straight or high curved. Soles are
all sturdily welted. You will not find every size
in every style, but you will find all sizes in the
lot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-10
Hundreds of Neckties to
Choose From
House Coats for Mems Comfort,
$3.50 to $3.50

Good-ookng dark coats, with contrasting plaid
tacings, are warm as well good-lookipg! Any
man who hasn't a house coat or has very worn one
will appreciate any of these.
(Gallcry,
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
REFUGEES IN RICH ATTIRE
English Writer Describes Grotesqus
Figures He Saw During the
italian Retreat.

Amid nll the chaos Of the italian re-.
treat one kept on meeting utterly In
congruous figures. for alongside OF
others road-worn. shabby and dirty. to
be clean and we'll dressed is to b
grotesQue.
Amid this multitude Of hnggard, m
washed. unshaven. dead beat males.
I noticed two italian ladies tread!ns
delicately over the rough ballast Of
the railway track. They had naturally
brought with them In that flight the
most valuable Of their possessions
which were of 4 kind conveniently chi.
ried on their persons. Against this
gray background Of mud and rubbish
and a disbanded army their two hg'
ures glittered with a brilllance that
would have been conspicuous In the
Rue de In Paix.
Heavy sable furs and muffs almost
bowed their shoulders; each finger had
two or three rings that flashed In tho
light; round their necks were gold
chains hung with pendants. and yet
instead Of the air Of self-satlsied ~
tentatlon that might well have gone
with a display so lavish. they were only
two pathetically little, frightened, per-
picked faces, and an uncertain gait
that did not promise much further
progress along that ankle-wrenchlns
railway line.--G. Ward Price In tho
Century Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
Finally They Both Slept.

reused and saw him there, and rat
upright at nee.
rs 1t morning?" he asked. blinking.
mo, majesty. Lie down and sleep
again."
would you mind sitting down for
a little while7 That Is, II You are not
sleepy"
II am not sleepy" said the chan
cellor, and drew up q great chair. IT
stay. will you try to sleep"
DO you mind II l talk a little? II
may make me drowsy."
Talk II you like. majesty" said the
old a
King Otto eyed him gravely.
would you mind II I got on your
knee" he asked, almost timidly. In
all his life nc one had N held him,
and yet Bobby, that very evening. had
climbed on his fathers knee o. though
1t was very generally done. II would
like to try how 1t feels"
Come. then" said the chancellor.
The king climbed out Of bed and up
on his lap. His chancellor reached
over and dragged Z blanket from the
bed.
For fear Of 4 cold" he said, and
draped 1t about the little figure. sNow,
how is that"
1T Is very comfortable. May I pu,
my head backf'
Long. long years since the chancellor
had sat thus. with q child In his armv
His sturdy old arms encircled the boy
closely.
u want to tell about running away"
said the king. wide-eyed In the dusk,
I am sorry. This time I am going to
promise not to do It again."
Make the promise to yourself,
majesty. 1t Is the best way"
Il Will. I intend to be . very good
king."T.
God grant It. majesty
Like Abraham Lincolnfr
Like Abraham Lincoln" said the
chancellor Ravely.
The king. for all his boosted wake.
filness, yawned again, and squIrmed
closer to the old mans breast.
And like my grandfather" he
added.
God grant that, also"
This trns It was the chancellor who
yawned, q yawn that was half 4 sigh.
He was very weary, and very sad.
suddenly. after . silence. the king
spoke: MAY . king do anything be
wants"
Not ct all" said the chancellor
hastily.
but, II II viii not hurt the people,
! want 70 % TIVE thinsA e have I've
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
Az to Remarkable Longevity.

We have all read Of Thomas Parf.
who lived to be one hundred and fifty.
two. Likewise of the countess of Des-
mond, one hundred and forty-dve;
Margaret Patten. n hundred and
thlrty.seven; Thomas Damme, one
hundred and sixty-four; John Rovin.
one hundred and s%eventy-twO; and Pc.
ter Torton. who reached the age Of one
hundred and eighty.ive. But these
cases Of extraordinary longevity lack
proof.
In the days when those persons
lived no accurate chronological records
were kept, and dates Of occurrences
were usually fixed by a%ssociating them
In memory with other events believed
to have happened about the same time.
A mans identity was liable to be con.
fused with that Of . grandfather OF
the ann name.
|. Nowadays nobody lives to any sucn
ages. Why imagine that the extrenns
limits Of longevity have shrunk within
the last two or three centuries1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
By Mary
Roberts Rinehart


on . cushion Of white velvet, a which
were the royal arms.
King Otto looked carefully ut the
penny and then closed the lid.
whenever I Am disagreeable. o..
kar." be said. "or don't care to study.
or-or do things that you think my
grandfather would not have done. l
wish you'd bring me this boz. You'd
better keep II near you."
He lay back and yawned again.
"Did you ever hear Of Abraham Lin.
coin, Oskarr' he asked.
IL have heard the name. males.
ty." Oskar ventured cautiously.
MY grandfather thought he was a
-great--man," His voice trailed OF.
T-should-like-"
The excitements and sorrows Of the
day left him gently. He stretched his
small limbs luxuriously. and half
turned upon his face. Oskar, who
hated disorder, drew the covering In
stiff and geometrical exactness across
his small figure. and tiptoed out Of the
room.
Some time after midnight the chan
cellor passed the guard and came into
the DON There, standing by the bed,
he prayed a soldiers prayer. and into
II went all his hopes for his country.
his grief for hts dead comrade and
sovereign. his loyalty to his new king.
King Otto, who was, for all the d.
Gestive tablets. not sleeping well,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30

things. They are both Quit. ..s..
His tone was anxious.
"what Z they!
You wouldn't like to promise A..
would you'll"
The chancellor smiled in the oa,I.
ness.
"Good strategy. but I am an old .oa.
dier, majesty. What are they1"
First, I would like to have n do,.
o to keep with me-"
~'I-probabiy that a be arranged.
"Thank you. do want a do,
And" he heSitated.
ayes, majestyT
II am very fond Of Milky" said N.
king. sand he Is not very happy. Ha
looks sad. sometimes. II would liks
him to marry Hedwig. so we can al,
be together the rest Of our lives"
The chancellor h%esitated, But, afte,
all, why not? He had followed ambI.
ton all his life, aud where had II
brought him? An old man, whose onlv
happiness lay In this child In his arms.
Perhaps" he said gently, that can
be arranged also"
The night air blew softly through the
open windows. The little king smiled.
~contentedly, and closed his eyes.
"I'm getting rather sleepy" he said.
"But II I'm not too heavy. I'd like You
to hold me a little longer"
"YOu are not too heavy, majesty"
Soon the chancellor. worn not with
n day. but with many. was noddlng.
His eyes closed under his fierce eye
brows. Finally they both slept. The
room was silent.
Something slipped out Of the little
kings hand and rolled to the floor.
1t was the box containing the Lin
coin penny.
1.-THE ENID
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Lincoln Penny.

And 80. at last. King Otto the Ninth
reached his palace. and was hurried
up the stairs to the room where the
council waited. Not at all a royal ig-
ure, but a tired little boy In gray trou.
sers. a short black Elton coat, and q
rolling collar which had once been
white.
He, gave one glance around the room.
MY grandfstherw he said. And fell
to crying into his dirty pocket-hand.
kerchlef.
The chancellor eyed grimiy from I'M.
der his shaggy brows the disreputable
figure Of his sovereign. Then he went
toward him, and put his hand on bis
head.
HE wal very eager for this rest.
Otto" he said.
Then he kneit and very solemnly
and with Infinite tenderness, he kissed
the small, not ~ovsrciean, hand.
One By one Tho council did the same
thing.
King Otto Strengthened HE shoulder
and put away the handkerchief. 4
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
Then Haseks, Killed Him.

white. fantastic figures. Those who
were unarmed seized weapons from the
crowd az they passed. Urged BY
Haeckei, they ran through the streets.
Hseckel knew. 1t was because he
Ind known that they had done way
with him. His mind, working now with
almost unnatural activity. few ahead
to the house In the Road Of the Good
Children. and to what might be enact.
iug there. His eyes burned. Now at
last he would thwart them, unless
Just before they turned Into the
street, q horseman had dashed out
q Il and dung himself out Of the sad.
die. The door was bolted. but Il
opeasd to his ring. and Milky faced
The concierge. Milky. with Z drawn n.
veivse 10 his hand. ana . face desthly
white.
He had had 40 time to frs: no tims
svsa . spsak. Tho revolver asv eut
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1918-05-30
Great TIbstao Industry.

BY far the largest herds Of musk
deer are to be found on the southern
shores Of the Koko-Nor, and the sup
ply Of musk there (at T'aochou) 10
larger than the quantity that comes
through Sungpan. In fact, great guam
titles Of musk do not come to Sungpan
at all, but are sent east to Yuchow.
IN Honan, where . fair Ii held In the
ninth and tenth moons, many Of tho
Sungpan traders visiting this place. AZ
Tachienlu musk II the most valuable
export, practically every hong reeklns
with II, and nearly oil the Ttbetans
who come from the far interior brins
some with them. The price Of medium
musk there u thirteen times Ito welghe
Ia slvse.