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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
WILSON OPPOSES
JAPAN'S PLAN
President Holds Occupation of
Siberia Is Contrary to Amer
ican Principles.
MIGHT ANTAGONIZE RUSSIA.
Fear Is Expressed That Occupation
Would Result to the Advantage of
Germany-ThIs Governments
Position Officially Defined.

Washington.-President Wilson has
sent a note to Japan, according to 9
positive impression in Washington. II
Is believed to contain a vigorous pro-
test against japanese Intervention ir
Siberia.
The position Of the United States
against Japanese Intervention is its
own. 1t Is Enthusiastically indicated In
this capital that London, Paris and
Rome have approved Japan's action.
There were further positive indica.
tlons that Japan will intervene. Her
decision may change when the Presi.
dents note reaches Tokyo, but q
change Is not looked for.
The developments of the past few
days are by far the most vital since
this country entered the war.
Japanese troops are reported to be
on their way to Siberia, but Tokyo
fails to confirm this.
Chinese participation in the pro-
spective campaign is expected, but
how this participation Is to be mani
tested Is underlined.
The decision which President VIII
SON has reached will, in effect, call
upon Japan to lay her cards on the
table. The position of the allies in ap-
proving Intervention will save japan
from declaring herself for or against
the entente. The attitude of the Unit
ed States may force her to declare by
actions if not by words whether she
aims for permanent conquest on the
ASiatic mainland.
The light in which the government
of the United States views the whole
problem Of intervention In Siberia may
be reflected as follows:
To use armed force on Russian ter
ritory without the consent Of Russia
Is violation of Russian sovereignty.
To violate the Russian sovereignty
violates all the ideals for which the
United States entered the war. =
The possibility of the conversion of
Is held too remote to be considered.
The possibility of German aggression
against Japan Is thought equally re-
mote.
intervention might be Justified If
human life were at stake. 1t Is not
Justified for the defense of property,
no matter how valuable.
1t is not known whether these prin-.
ciples have been embodied In the note
believed to be on its way to Tokyo.
They are known to be the principles
upon which the attitude of the United
States is founded.
The Presidents decision, 1t was in
dicated, was reached litter an exhaus-
tive examination Of all facts and the
cries. He has been in close touch with
the allied chancellories. Representa-
tives of Japan have been informally
consulted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
WASHINGTON

The department of the interior all
Eounced the formation of United
States Garden Army" of 100000 boys
md girls to supply vegetables, small
fruit and eggs.
A call for 5000 nurses before June
was made by the U. S. A.
The war finance bill is passed by the
senate, with an amendment cutting out
The provision giving the administration
complete control Of issue Of securities.
Troops and supplies for the Ameri-
can army in France now are moving to
General Pershing's forces In adequate
number to crush the enemy, and on
scheduled time.
Sentiment seems to be growing in
Washington that the United States
should join with Japan in opposing the
German advance in Russia by sending
en- armed expedition into Siberia.
The various secret service and in
vestigation bureaus of the government
lave been holding weekly conferences
for two months to coordinate their
work and avoid duplication, 1t was re-
vealed in Washington.
Charged with the embezzlement Of
several million dollars from the French
government in dealings with American
motor truck manufacturers Frank j.
Godsoll, wealthy retired French SOL
der, is held lr Jail at Washington
awaiting extradition proceedings.
Robert S. Lovett was appointed by
William &. McAdoo, director general
of railroads, to have control all i'm
provements and extensions to be un-
dertaken on the country's railroads.
America is building S25,000,000
ordnance base in France, where not
only ali equipment will be kept In re-
pair but will reload 100000 artillery
cases day.
General Crowder urges prompt pas
sage of resolution basing quota Of
each district on number in Class in
stead Of on the population.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
SPORTING

Miller Higgins, manager of the
Yankees, obtained Outfielder Ping BO-
die of the Athletics. Higgins had to
buy Burns of Detroit and then trade
him to Connie Mack.
Ed Walsh has got job at last.
Fielder Jones, according to a st. Louis
dispatch, has hired the former White
Sox iron man to teach the Browns
twirlers the spitball. This means that
he is probably to be the pitching coach.
ANY one who starts teaching the spit
ball at this stage of the national game
is in about as profitable position as
the man teaching German history.
pep" Young signed in Detroit, leav
ing Hack" Spencer, catcher, and Os-
car Witt, third baseman, as the only
Jennings holdouts.
Unless the plans of Manager John
Chapman of the Newark Velodrome
are changed it is probable that the
first bouts to be staged in Jersey under
the Hurley law will be seen in the fa-
nous bicycle racing track:
Farm work will take the place of in
terscholastic athletic competition by
Suburban High School League boys Of
Chicago this year. The decision was
officially reached at meeting Of the
league.
Tom Jones, once Jess Wizards man
ager, still has high opinion Of the
big champions fighting ability. Jones
doesn't agree with many boxing critics
who say that Jack Dempsey can beat
both Fulton and Willard.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
German-American War

The Americans now in Lorraine
were sent to the front hurriedly. An
American staff colonel while on raid
with French troops in Lorraine captur-
ed a Prussian lieutenant in an enemy
trench.
An American patrol of nine, which
had hidden in a shell hole near the
German line when it became lost at
night, dashed at noon across No Man =
Land and reached the American posi-
don without casualty.
American troops on still another sec
tor of the western front have repulsed
German raid with losses. The new
American position is in Lorraine. The
first American observation balloon was
placed in service at the front. The
artillery activity was normal, but the
airplanes, with more favorable wealth
er, were unusually busy.
Men in the second draft will not be
drawn on settled dates to form new
divisions, but will be called from time
to time to fill up units already organ
lied, it was announced. :.
Secretary Daniels orders five mile
dry zone around each Of the eight per-
lnanent naval stations and camps.
Premier Cemenceau of France deco
rates six American soldiers, two lieu
tenants, two sergeants and two prl-
Yates, for heroism in action when the
Americans beat off the German raiders
northwest of Toul
War department asks additional
$45O,000,000 from Congress for avia-
ton program.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
BLOW AT GERMAN TRADE.

Senate Committee Votes Authority to
Sell All Property.
Washington.-The government NOV
ed to deal d death blow to German in-
terests in American commerce and In
uuSLry.
At the administrations request the
Senate Appropriations Committee voted
into the pending billion dollar urgent
deficiency bill an amendment designed
to eliminate completely German own
ership Of American property of an es-
timated value Of $1,000,000,000.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
Japan's Siberian Campaign Disturbs
Kaiser.


London.-The first news received
from Germany since japan announced
that she is prepared to lake action In
tire Far East indicates that the Berlin
government is greatly exercised and
Is adopting It's usual methods Of keep
ing the people in ignorance Of the real
significance and Importance o! Japan's
move.
The German newspapers, Indoubted-
ly inspired by the government are en-
dcavoring to make ;lc people believe
that Japan's aggressive stel Is not
aimed at Germany, but that the island
empire, in conjunction with the allies.
IS about to seize Tie opportunity for
se4f-aggrandiZcmcHt. and mt the same
time to punish Russia for leaving the
ranks of the allies.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-03-15
PASS WAR FINANCE BILL.
Senator'S Approve $4,000, 100000 Credit

Senators Approve $4,000, 100000 Credit
Measure, IL to 8.
-Washington.-By vote of "A to y
the senate passed the war finance cor
poration bill, giving power 10 extend
credit up to an aggregate of S4.00o,-
100000 to firms and corporations en-
gagged In war industries. AS passed 1t
was appreciably modified. The sena--
tors voting against were Hardwick OF
Georgia, Democrat, and Harding OF
Ohio and Sherman Of Illinois, Repub-
ncans.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01
Farmers TO Get Nitrate.

Notice has been given to Clar.
ence Evans, Chairman of Monroe
Co, Council of Defense, that the U.
S Department of Agriculture will
sell at cost a supply of nitrate Of
soda to farmers in Monroe County
The nitrate was purchased
through the War Industries Board
under the authority of the Food
Control Act as a part of the pro-
gram for stimulating agricultural
production. 1t will be unloaded at
Atlantic ports and the price will be
SIS so a ton, free on board cars at
port of arrival. Farmers are to pay
in addition freight from port of ar.
rival and the State fertilizer tag
fee.
Applications for a part of the
100000 tons of nitrate bought by
the government will be received
only from actual farmers or own
ers or holders of farms for use on
their land, and made through the
chairman, Clarence Evans or men,
bers of the local committee con-
sisting of R. B. Horn and R. S. Bas
sett, of Paris.
No money will be required with
with the application but upon no.
tice from the Chairman County
Council of Defense farmers who
have signed applications must de-
post with local bank, association
or individual designated by the Sec
retary of Agriculture to act as the
farmers agent for that purpose
money to cover the cost of fertilizer
except the freight charges After
the money is transmitted to Wash.
ingtOn the nitrate will be shipped
to the farmers If applications for
the nitrate exceed the supply of
about 100000 tons the government
will allOt the supply on a pro
rata basis among those who ap-
piled. Applications must be re-
ceived by February 4.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

German airplanes raded the city
of London killing At. Villa bandits
are killing and robbing right and
left in Mexico. A $1,000.O00 worth
of shipping was destroyed at Paduka,
Ky. by the breaking up Of ice gorges
One of the largest munition plants
in the country, situated at Marquette,
Michigan was destroyed by a bomb,
and if the press dispatches are true
hell has broken loose in Russia. If
the all wise Creator of the Universe
don't take a hand to save the world
its a goner. Man is making a poor
out at it.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01
Ask New Trial.

An impassioned speech appeal.
ing to the prejudices of the jury is
set up as the main ground in a
motion for a new trial flied in the
Macon Circuit court this week by
the attorneys for George Solan
found guilty of murder in the first
degree by the jury last Friday
and his punishment fixed at i'm
prisonment for life.
1t is alleged in the motion that
James P. Boyd, associate counsel
for the state drew such a vivid
picture of the grief of the dead
boys family that the jury was
swayed by emotion and brought in
its verdict while under the influence
Ofthat emotion. This is the lam
guage complained of. in part:
If you are to carry to your jury
room picture of this homicide l
would reach out my hand into the
cold and chilly grave and pluck
therefrom the casket and bring it
here before YOU would place up
on one side of it this broken-heart-
ed mother and bereaved sister of
the defendant. Upon the other
side | would kneel the young widow
but a fe" short months ago the
wife of poor Pete Threlkeld, l
would have you see before them
the canvas of life, filled with all
the glow of hope and all the beau
ties of a long and happy marie d
life stretched out before them, and
there at its side would kneel this
aged mother and old father. Then
/ would uplift the casket lid and
uncover the face of Pete Threlkeld
pinched and pallid in death. Up
on the top of this casket I would
place these blood stained gar
ments that Pete Threlkeld wore
when the fatal shot was fired.
would then stand this defendan
here and in his hand would place
this deadly weapon. Standing anC
beholding the scene, the effect o
the homicide. l would have you sa!
to him: These, sir, are the tro
phies of your murderous handr
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01
Charge Of DiSlOyaIty.

Five prominent business men of
this congressional district were last
Friday placed under bonds of $10,-
600 each for alleged disloyal re-
marks, they having been arrested
by Deputy Marshal Fahy and given
hearing in Hannibal before Com
missioner A. r. Smith. The men
are 7. E Sublett. editor of The Kinks
vile Graphic. a weekly~ Republican
newspaper; Chas. N. Roberts, an ex-
sheriff of Adair county, and a prom
inent farmer; W. H, Hertel, Kinks
vile florist; G. j. Cooke. a retail
shoe dealer of Kirksville; VIM Bar
ber. restaurant owner at Kahoka.
According to affidavits filled all the
men uttered remarks indicating
that they were not in accord with
the United States and the president,
some of them being insulting in the
extreme. 1t is claimed that officers
have quite a long list of men in
this district, some of them in Marion
comfy. who have made similar re-
marks, and that their. arrests are
forthcoming.-Palmyra Spectator.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Misses Beulah and Leona Simms
gave a Miscellaneous Shower at
their home Wednesday evening for
Miss Marguerite Beeley who is to
be married next Wednesday to
George Pierceall. She received
many nice and useful pieces. Those
present were: Misses Hattie Tewell,
Alma VanMarter. Lille Tulley, La
Pearl Buckman, Rose Mudd, Edith
Boarman, Rose Pierceall. Nettie
Mudd. Easter Grimm. Marguerite.
Carrie and Agnes Beeley. and Mar
earet Adams. of Indian Creek. A
dainty three course luncheon was
served.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Uncle Oscar Wood who has been
confined to his home for several
weeks on account of sickness is do
ing fairly well. Owing to his ad-
vanced age the present severe
weather is very hard on him but
his many friends hope with the re-
turn of mild weather to see him out
again.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Mrs. John o. Sparks died at her
home near Emden Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock from a paralytic
stroke. Mrs. Sparks was sister of
Mrs. Ed Jackson and Mrs. Dave
Tompkins of this city. who left
Monday to attend the funeral.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

The new Liberty Loaf" as pro-
duced by the M. C. Hawkins Bakery.
while not so fair of complexion. is
Of good flavor and. personally we
think better. However. we are not
going to predict what it will taste
like as the per cent of something
else" increases.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

W. H. Blackwell has bought the
Moessner Restaurant and took pos.
session Monday. Mrs. Moessner
will remain with the establishment
for a few days until the new pro.
prietor gets the run of the busi-
ness,
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

At the Gem Theater, Tuesday
night, February, Mareuerit, Clark in
Miss George Washington. Miss
Clark is starred in this Paramount
picture-one of the most delightful
comedies of the day.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

The many friends of DR.. McNutt
are sorry to know that he is confin,
ed to his home with sickness. Itls
to be hoped that the Doctor will
soon be able to be on the streets
again with his familiar greet
ing.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Miss Maude Spauldine. who has
been attending a Commercial
College in St. Louis, having complet-
ed the course. returned to her home
in this city Wednesday.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

See Marguerite Clark in Miss
George Washington" the humorous
story of the girl who could not tell
the truth Gem Theater Tuesday
February S.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Miss Warder BlackfOrd, DAUGHTER
of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Blackford. of
Paris, who suffered stroke of
paralysis sometime ago. died at 2
p. m. Monday. The funeral took
place Wednesday. Miss Blackford
was a popular young lady and well
known in this city.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Grace Baptist Church will
meet Friday afternoon at 2;S0 at
the home of Miss Vina Campbell.
Mrs. j. B. Headrick will lead the
devotional exercise and Mrs. K.
E. Magruder will lead the study
hour.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Mrs. Earl Kendiick and little son
Billy, of Lakenan spent part of the
week in this city with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Piercesll.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

DR.. W. D. Pipkin reports the
arrival of 8 pound daugh.. att the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Luth
southeast of town, Thursday JSp,,
oath. =
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01
Second Notice

Once again we ask those owing
us to come forward aud settle at
once. We are needing the money.
have accommodated you when you
needed the accommodation and we
now expect you 10 accommodate us
by paying us-J. W Stream & Son.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Leo Bell and Hugh Ford rransact-
ed business in Hannibal and New
London the first Of the we 7.
Monroe City Democrat., 1918-02-01

Mrs. Frank Proctor returned
Wednesday evening after an extend
ed visit with friends in Kentucky.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-20

Puo'sd 3, Pic'ure Pies, in. No. YorI
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-20

Stormy Westhst Attire 10 the Same
In Red Cross OF Army and Nasy Ser
vice, the Only Difference Beng IN
the lnsignia. The Heavy Ulster Was
Worn Often IN the sleeping Tents a.
Wen a. out.of. Doors During the
Rioors 81 AS Winter In Trance,
Though the Nurses VINO RAD Tent
Quarters In Case hospitals MaiE.
tanned That rhsy wsre as Warm as
Those Within Solid Walls, During the
Almoal EueI.lsaa Manlha.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-07-20

An Army Nurse wears 'ne ca.
duceut, the Winged stan n Ser
ptnt OF the Medical Corps. Win
the - s. on Hsr Outdoor Uni.
torn. " she 10 a Nurse Who Nas
Entered the Army nurse Corps
From the Red croas Reserve For
That Corps, She 10 Permitted 10
Retain the Bel Cross on Ner Ser,
wee Gao.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-22
Demands for Trucks Causes
Manager to Make EX-
tended Trip.

A. II. Stephens. manager OF the
Border Motor company, viii make a
trip TO sierra Blanca. Alpine. Maria
and West Texas towns next week in
interest Of truck sales. OF course Mr..
Stephens wouldn't refuse TO sell a
few Paige and Saxon cars. too. but
the rapid growth of the truck bust
ness in all parts Of the country is
hitting the southwest fuI force since
early summer and the Border com
pany intends to put clearly before
its patrons the advantages Of the
Bethlehem truck
The Bethlehem truck with all latest
improvements. stands unequalled.
We have them in all sizes and
the prices are right AS TO the es-
sential parts-motor ignition, trans
mission. governor. clutch. drive,
axIes, service brakes, emergency
brakes. springs. tires. steering gear,
frame, in fact all the parts. the Beth
Iehem warrants the strongest pulling.
power and greatest durability. Pe0-I
pie are buying trucks. Necessity isl
pushing the business our way. That's
why we are making additional ar
engagements and provisions through
out our territory TO further accom-
mOdate Bethlehem buyers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-22

on a schedule so that each truck
would carry full loads both ways
A second plan would be that or a
municipal motor truck transportation
company. owned and operated by the
community. or by group Of individ-
uals. Tor the purpose Of supplying the
ccmmuuity's dealers and merchants
with their food supply, and could be
operated over routes as outlined in
the first plan. The third plan would
be that of a farmers cooperative mo-
tor truck transportation company. 10
be owned and operated by the farm
ers and dairymen-
The above three plans are more or
less in the rough. but I believe that
every community can find an idea
among them they could apply profit
ably TO their local conditions.
Every community should give s5rt-
Gus consideration TO local transpOrta-
ti0u problems. The United States is
in this war until the right kind Of
peace is eclared-Whether it takes
one year, five years, ten years. or one
hundred years In working towards
this end. customs that have been in
force since the Declaration OF hide
pendence may have 10 be changed 10
meet conditions. our very economic
life may be affected. and IL IS up 10
every one OF us. individually and col
lectiVely, TO provide accordingly
To my mind, the time has arrived
when such transportation steps
should be taken without delay.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-22
Bic AND LITTLE.STEPHENS READY
TRUGEG0MBINED FOR LONG TRIP
Needs Of Farmers, Ranch.
men for Two Trucks
Covered BY King.

There is quite a good deal Of stress
being laid on the fact that the de-
uands for trucks is steadily increas-
ing" said Raymond B. stamm, man
ascr OF the Oakland Auto sales com
pany this morning. Many sales are
being made in light tducks and the
number Of heavy trucks, also is on
The increase.
while both the light and the
heavies are enjoying increased sales.
there is one type that beats either
"a combined light and heavy truck
2 hat statement seems a contradiction
at first. but is absolutely true. There
IS q type OF truck that answers both
purposes. built on the plan Of a light
truck and so used under ordinary cir
cumsrances. but SO constructed that a
trailer is attached, the weight Of the
front part Of the trailer resting on
the rear wheels OF the truck
The change can be made in half an
hour, the result being a heavy truck
that may be used for the heaviest kind
Of ranch work. such as hauling loads
of supplies and feed. This kind of a
truck we have in the King and the
combination is bringing us a fine num-
Der OF sales these days when cOnser-
81 alton must be observed In the truck
line there is nothing that has been
brought TO my attention that is quite
50 economical as the King That's why
rauchmeu are looking into the merits
OF the combined truck and trailer.
When they look, they buy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-06-22
LONE STAR GETS
TRUCKSHIPNENT
Able to Care for ALI Orders
in Trucks Despite In
creased Demand.

In response to increased demands
in this territory for trucks. the Lone
Star Motor company this week re-
ceived a car load Of C. n. C. trucks
for delivery in the vicinity Of Fl Paso.
President Z. Gordon Perry states that
while the auto trade has necessarily
been restricted in many ways by the
war program. that the Lone Star viii
be able to fiji orders Of all customers
with C. " C's.
He cites that the output OF the
Packard and other large truck com
panies have been very materially in
creased this year Notwithstanding re-
strictiOus in other lines, and due to
the encoura cement Of the govern
ment TO supply farmers and ranch
men with trucks that the Lone Star
viii be able TO handle all orders
Ernest Bennett, L. S mail carrier
from Silver City TO the MOgOllOn
mountains. has purchased a 1900
pound truck for operation in his work
for the government The @. n. c. IS
equipped with pneumatic tires that
the best possible time may be T. -de IN
delivery of Uncle Sans mail