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Evening star., 1918-05-23
To wash baby's woolens

Mix very hot suds 1.-TWO tablespoonfuls Of Lux TO
the gallon drop the annels in, and let them soak till
the water Is cool enough for hands bear Then
swish the hannels and down in the suds till dirt
has been carried out of them into the suds Rinse twice
with clear water just as hot the first Then
third rsng Of hot water in which you have dissolved
little Lux. This leaves them wonderfully soft and
woolly) No twisting. Just squeeze the water gently
out OF the hannes then hang them dry in the shade
Wash colored woolens in lukewaru7 suds and do
not soak.)
You win bless Lux You will always remember your
delight with those FIRST little annels and bootees that
came 90 soft and new from their Lux tubing.
Evening star., 1918-05-23
Blankets, too.

ing Sheer thingS only.
Lug is wonderful for
woolens.
Think Of the luxury
Of not having to rub
blanketsl just trusting
them to the hot Lux
suds-very hot suds-
then swishing them up
and down till every
speck of dirt Is out. lsx,,
Evening star., 1918-05-23

Baby's little woolens-how
you dread to trust them out Of
your own hands! -
Try the new way-the Lux
way. It's the free alkali in or
dinary soaps that makes the
wool fibers mat and shrink. It's
the rubbing that shrinks and
stidens them. n
The hot Lux suds-yes,very
hot-wiH give them back to you
soft and woolly with not a
thread shrunken.
Evening star., 1918-05-23

Have you a rare piece Of
lace9 Something that you have
treasured and laid away?
\ Don't keep it laid awayl
I Trust it to the LUX suds. q
Lux makes it possible for you
to use your finest laces and
table linens often. They will
last you long, because you wash
them yourself the modern way
without a bit of trouble,
x suds and no rubbinel t
Evening star., 1918-05-23

then drop most exquisite blouse into the pure suds
few minutes soaking d-then you dip your
precious blouse, dantest
warm sud gently the cleansing through the fabric again
ana again The Lux suds and ber
ened OF torn or weakened In any way.
Lux is that II win anything pure
Asans win not iafure.
just Try package Of Lux today. Try the precious
thing yoo have You'll things the old
way o blame the aundess cruelty delicate
tnss You'll simply keep dipping your things
sudss and having them back like you
dreamed possible
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
ITALY MILL NOT CYPRESS SLAvS
 IN kDRIATI(;

Stamford, Conn, Dec. 16--Regret that the Juso-Slavs n this country had threatened violence and even massacre of Italian residents of Istrta and Dalmatia as a means of settle ment of the Adriatic ques ion, was the burden of a speech delivered by Prof Arbib Costa, Associate Director of the Italian Bureau of Information
 "Of course, massacre of all the Italians in these provinces is one so Iution of the Adriatic question:" said Prof. Costa. Tt would not be, how ever, permanent solution and doubt very much if it is the solu- ton that comments itself most, strongly to the American mind. The Jugo-Slavs may be thinking of a masSac ere Of all the Italians but that is not the attitude of the Italians to- ward the bugo-Slavs. The Italians hope to live paaceably with the Slavs without oppression of any kind. That has been their policy in the past and will continue to be their policy in the future.
 Tt is undeniably true, especially in Dalmatia, there are many non Italian residents. They are all in country districts. There are in Europe, and more especially in the Balkan peninsula, regions inhabited by more than one race. After the breaking up of the Austrian Elm pire, there must be either Slavs under Italian rule, or Italians under Slav rule.
 The Republic of Venice held do- minion over the whole eastern shore of the Adriatic during many centur. ies, and in all large centres of popu- lation Italian influence and the Ital- ian language are still predominant.
 But 1t is said the new Slav na- ton must have an outlet to the sea. It. has more than one. The Treaty of London gives the Slav nation more
 han 400 miles of shore and six excel ,ent ports, including that of Cattaro, which is one of the very best in the hole Mediterranean. Even if Croa- tia were to form separate state.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
PREMIER ORLANDO SAYS ITALY CAN
 NOT DEMOBILIzE

Rome, Saturday, Dec. 14-During the war, the Italian army lost 15,600 officers killed, the Minister of War declared in the Senate today. More than 3O,OO0 officers were wounded seriously.
 Italy. the minister, General Zupelli, continued, had more men under arms, proportionate to population, than any other nation.
 The war, he said, had cost Italy 54,0O0, 0,OOO,OOO lire. The public debt at the end of October was 65,000;000,- 900 lire.
 Premier Orlando told the Senate that Italy was not in a position to demobilize a single man and that all war material should. be kept intact. The immediate difficulties to be sur- mounted, he said. had not diminish ed but has increased. He added that reparation for damages was a ques- ton outside discussion. President wilson's principles, he continued, ex- cluded an indemnity in the tradition al sense of the word, but doubtless Italy would adopt the same policy re- garding reparations as the other AL lies A commission had been ap- pointed to establish Italy's damages
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
DRAW BILL FOR
 INTERNATIONAL FINANCE UNION
It's Purpose Would Be to Distribute War Expense
 Among Nations.

Paris, Sunday, Dec. 15-The French government is considering with a probability of presenting before the Chamber of Deputies on Dec. 24, bill proposed by Deputy Jacques Stern establishing among the allies an international financial union. The purpose of this union would be to distribute the expenses of the war between the nations on the basis of population and power to contribute The proposition is supported by one hundred delegates of all parties. It is understood a similar plan is under consideration by the British govern ment, but no definite steps have as yet been taken in London.
 It is estimated that the war ex- 100000 francs, while the Central Powers expense aggregate 870,000,- 000,00O francs. Annual budgets at five per cent, with a one-half of one per cent premium for amortization, would total 42,OOO,OOO,OOO francs.
 To avoid international bankruptcy, it is declared such an association is necessary to float an international loan, estimated at 51S,0Q0, ,0O0. 900 francs to be distributed on basis of population and production. EacA state would guarantee it's proportion from customs and other revenues.
 All exchange questions, freight rate1 and prices of raw material would be handled through the centralized agen" cy of the association. Provision is made for the admission of neutral states, Even the Central Powers, up- on terms prescribed by the Allies, may join, thus establishing international credit, which is held to be an essen- tial condition to the economic devel- opment of the world.
 M. Stern, the author of the bill. hopes that the peace conference will adopt the plan, at least in principle, leaving a special commission to arr range the details.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
OLD RESIDENT
 DIES IN FAIRFIELD

One of Fairfield's oldest and most prominent citizens passed away Sat urday, when the death of Andrew P Wakeman occurred at his late home. MT. Wakeman lived all his life on the homestead where his father had set tied many years ago. He was prom inent in all the civA life of Fairfield, and was representative of the town in the legislature for two terms. He was first selectman many years, and was postmaster for a four year term un- der the Cleveland administration. life long member of the First Pres byteriac church, he was active in it's affairs up to the time of his death
 Four sons, Samuel, Andrew S., J. Howard, and Judge Bacon Wakemau survive, and two daughters, Emma G., and Mrs. Harold c. Bu1lard also sur vive, as well as twenty grandchildren. Rev. F. S. Childs will conduct the ser vices which will be held at the late home tomorrow, and interment will be in the Fairfield East cemetery.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
GRAND DUCHESS ANASTASIE ASKS
 AID FOR RUSSIA
Could Not Stay in Germany After War Was Declared
 on Her Country.
THINKS HUNS MADE
 TERRIBLE BLUNDER
Says If Allies Abandon Russia, Russia is Lost''- Situation Not Under
 stood.

Geneva, Sunday, Dec 15-(By the Associated Press) made a great blunder in entering the war and should admit that she was in the wrong, declared the Grand Duchess Anastasie, of Mecklenburg-S -Schwerin, mother of the former German Crown Princess, in an interview today. The grand duchess, who is a Russian and cousin of the late Russian emperor, came here at the outbreak of the war and now is about to go to the R1- veria for her health. She had many relatives fighting against each other on all fronts.
 The correspondent was the first newspaperman she had talked with since the beginning of the war. Re plying to a question about the former emperor and the former crown prince, she said pathetically:
 There is a splendid maxim in your language: Don't hit a man when he is down Let us observe this prin- our conversation"
 Asked why she had left Germany as soon as that country began mili- tary operations, she replied: q could not remain in a country which had declared war on my owr | country-Russia. This came as g great surprise to me and my sor 1 (Frederick Franz ", Grand Duke o1 | Mecklenburg- -Schwerin, who abdi- 1 cated several weeks ago. although
 we were in constant touch with tho | royal families of Germany, Russia ! and Denmark It has been said tha
 not more than twenty persons 1T l Germany understood what a crue
 mistake it was going to be. wa one of them. However, as I never
 meddled in politics and never intend | to, I was not able to interfere. But I continue to think that Ger many made a great blunder in en 1 Hering this terrible struggle, no only from a humane point of view but also for political and commercial reasons as her commerce was prog | porous Now she has lost all. Ger many should. recreate a political, fl i nancial and artistic nation by openl!
 admitting:
 "'We acted wrongly; we are sor ry.'"
 The grand duchess said she had nc news from her daughter, the former crown princess, since September. ex cept through a letter from her eldes
 daughter, the Queen of Denmark,say 1 ing both of them were well. Sht
 made an appeal for help for the coun try of her birth, saying:
 "If the Allies abandon Russia, Rus
 sia Is lost. The Allies do not seen
 to understand the situation clearly
 About 78 per cent. of the Russians
 have respect for only two things, Goo and the Car. The peasants now say
 We have no CZar whom shall w
 obey?
 'It will take the population 5t
 years to understand the meaning o
 the words republic a-d president. Th'
 Russian people want some one to wor
 ship because it is their old custom
 their religion and their lives.~ Let th' / Allies take note and help poor Rus sia before it is too late"
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
HOHENzOL-L-ERN HAS REFUSED TO
 LEAVE HOLLAND

Amsterdam, Dec. 16-William Ho- henzollern, the former German -em- peror, the Tripgraaf says. 1t under stands has refused to leave Holland after official representations had been made that his continued presence in Holland was likely to involve tho country in serious difficulties.
 The former emperor, the paper adds, was told that his free departure would be a matter of qualification to the Dutch government.
 London, Sunday, Dec 15.---An in ventory of former Emperor William S private belongings in Berlin and Pots dam has led to the discovery of the famous imperial wardrobe, including 598 German and foreign military and naval uniforms, according to the Boersen Zeitung of Berlin. Several thousand horses in stables formerly belonging to Herr Hohenzollern have been confiscated.
 Negotiations between Potsdam, the Soldiers and Workmen's Councils and Prince Eitel Frederick, looking to the safeguarding of the HohenzoIIern family fortunes are progressing slow ly. It is said an agreement will be framed next month
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
AMERICANS TO
 HELP RE-FORE:ST FRENCH COUNTRY

New York, Dec 16-To proffer American aid in re-foresting areas of France, Percival S. RidsdaIe, secre- tary of the American Forestry Asso- citation, sailed today for Paris, where he will confer with French govern ment officials. In an ordinary trav- cling bag MT. Ridsdal4 carried enough seed to grow 5O,OOO fir trees. This seed was said to be all of it's kind which could be in America at this time. It was requested by tho French government for experimental planting, to determine whether it was suitable for French soil and climat- ic conditions.
 "A million and a quarter acres of forest in the north and east of France have been virtually wiped out during the war" MT. Ridsdale said. They were cut down by thet contending armies for use in trench building, for barracks, for roads, for Y. M. S. A. and hospital buildings, or were blasted by shell fire.
 Almost a million French people were dependent upon these forests for six months of the year for a live lihood and the French government faces q great economic problem in providing them with resources for sustaining themselves until the for ests are restored
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
GERMAN UNIFORM
 BARRED FROM THE AMERICAN SECTOR

American Army of Occupation, Saturday, Dec. 14-Men in German military uniforms are not to be all lowed within the American area of occupation after December 15 unless they are on duty and are provided with written permission of the Amer ican military authorities, according to a proclamation issued by Colonel J. :. Rhea, chairman of the American bridgehead commission.
 Assemblages for purpose of politi- cal discussions are prohibited unless sanctioned by the American military authorities The proclamation also orders that all civilians turn over to
 he proper authorities by December Is all firearms in their possession The burgomasters of towns in the area of occupation will issue licenses to the persons authorized to be arm ed for police duties after approval by the American military authorities.
 The procl9 ration says prices of d and other things shall be the same for tn .AIlec-tans as for the
 .ermans. All goods must be sold at the usual prices.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
LLOyD-CEORCE COALITION HAS
 WON ELECTION Great Numbers of Women Blocked to Booths to
 Cast Vote. OUTNUMBER
 MALE VOTERS Mrs. Pankhurst May Have Honor to Be First Woman
 Minister.

London, Dec. 16-Saturday's cleo tions were featured by the astonish- ing number of women voting. The novelty of possessing the franchise seemed to appeal to them in all parts of the country, the women Hooking to the booths tn crowds and outnumber- ing the male voters in some districts. Many were accompanied by their hus- bands, but the majority went alone. Tn the working class districts moth CTS i'll many cases took their families along.
 A remarkable number of aged, even infirm women voted, in spite of the persistent rain which prevailed over virtually the whole country. Men of ten remarked that their votes were nullifted by their wives supporting op- posing candidates. Reports go so far as to ccontend that the new House of Commons has been mainly chosen by women.
 Considering the novel conditions un- der which Saturdays elections were held and the necessity of waiting for a fortnight before the ballots are counted. there is very little indulgence in speculation as to the result. It is unanimously admitted to be almost a foregone conclusion that the Lloyd George coalition has been victorious and will probably will have some four hundred members in the new House of Commons.
 Naturally, with many millions of new voters, women as well as men,
 there is ample room for surprises and the government party will feel doubts as to its success. Greatest curiosity
 centers, however, on the strength of the labor vote, which under new con ditions is an unknown quantity. While it is believed that the women
 of South England mainly supported coalition candidates, 1t would be n2 surprise if it is found that in thu
 midland and northern industrial counties the woman vote largely sup- ported labor.
 Political speculation is principally concerned with the reconstruction ot the cabinet after the election. One
 rumor credits Premier Lloyd George with favoring the appointment of the first woman minister. The name of Mrs. Pankhurst is mentioned in this connection.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
CASTRO, HEAD
 OF PORTUGUESE GOVERNMENT
Whole Capitol in Mourning For It's Assassinated
 President.

Lisbon, Dee. 16.---The body of Dr. Sidinio Paes, president of Portugal, who was assassinated late on satur- day, was taken to the Belem Palace to await the funeral ceremonies. Meanwhile the Portuguese govern ment is continuing in office under Cs- sorio Castro, the minister of justice, while both chambers of parliament have been summoned to meet today to discuss jointly the question of 0 successor to the presidency.
 The whole capital is in mourning today, with a deep undurcurrent of excitement among both military and civilians who are organizing parades in which the marchers call for ven- geance for the crime. The govern ment has appealed to all public off, cials asking them to do everything possible to preserve order.
 President Paes was shot and killed shortly before midnight on Saturday while in Lisbon railway station. His assassin, named Jeetne, was killed by the crowd.
 Police authorities suspect the crime was planned by the League of Re- publican Youths. There is a unani- nous protest against the crime on the part of the population and demonstra- tions are foreseer. Union labor lead CTS have been placed under protection by the police.
 The man arrested following the as- sassination of President Paes yester- day wore a cloak peculiar to the in- habitants of the province of Alemtejo in the southern part of the country He had a revolver in his pocket when arrested and asked the police to save him from being lynched because he had important revelations to make An extra edition of the officia journal has been published and con- tains a proclamation announcing that the cabinet will remain in office un- der Osorio Castro, minister of jus tice
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20

 DOCKED TODAY

New York, Dec. 16.-.-The transport Levlathan, with 5000 American sol diers aboard Is in port today after long delay due to q heavy fog tha: hung over New York harbor for two days. The transport reached Sandy Hook Saturday night but was forced to anchor on account of the weather conditions. Among the notables on board was Major General George Bar nett, commander of the United States Marine Corps.
 The steamship Stockholm, of the Swedish-American line, which was forced to anchoft off the Statue of Liberty last night on account of the fog, brought home a number of Amer ican refugees who were badly treated by the BolsheEiki in Petrograd.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
Pope Benedict May Ask Wilson To Be Mediator
Effort For Reciprocal Pact Solving Dissent BeEwes9 Quirinal and Vatican. NO DISCUSSION
 AT CONFERENCE President May Visit Ameri- can Troops at Treves to
 Spend Christmas.

Rome, Dec. 16-Pope Benedict may request President Will sin to consent to act as mediator in an effort to reach a recipro- cal pact which will solve the dissent which has existed be- tween the Quirinal and the Vat ican, according to the PopoIo Romano. This question, the paper states, will in no case be brought before the peace con ference.
 That Pope Benedict is prepared to abandon a custom of nearly half a century and no longer consider him self bound to remain within the grounds of the Vatican is the belief in several circles here. No pontif has left the Vatican since 1871, as a protest against the occupation of Rome by the Italian government.
 Paris, Dec. 16-President Wilson and Premier CIemenceau touched in only the most general manner the problems of the peace conference h the course of a conversation they had at the Murat residence last eve ming, according to Marcel Hutin, of the Echo De Paris MT. Wilson was most impressed with the premiers personality and is reported to have expressed himself in the most flat tering terms, remarking, The is most prepossessing man." .
 MT. Wilson accompanied the pre- mier to the door, shook hands long and heartily with him and Said:
 Thank you; thank you. Goodbye till tomorrow"
 The American President will not be present at the fetes in honor of King Victor Emmanuel of Italy who arrives on Thursday, according to the Echo De Paris, but 1t is probable that he and the king will exchange calls. It is underst god Mir. Wilson may visit she American Troops on Christmas and celebrate tho day with them at | Treves.
 President Wilson on Thursday will attend a reception given in his honor by the France-American committee. He will give a banquet to President Poincare and eminent politicians and diplomats on Saturday evening. Covers will be laid for 70.
 He will also attend meeting of the French Academy on Thursday and a reception will be accorded him by the members, according to newspaper an- nouncements.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
the monument they were building.

the monument they were building.
 From the other side of the world you have spoken in advance of the judgmen: of history. What a source Of strength was it for these fighters suddenly to hear your voice, in it's distant authority resembling the voice of postcrity; what joy D welcome these new brothers in arms hasteninc with ardur to claim at the critical hour their place upon the field of bat tie; what comfort for them 10 feel that they were henceforth arrayed with the glorious army of General Pershing. the victor of the Argonne!"
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
SWEDISH LABOR TO
 SUPPORT WILSON

Stockholm, Dec. 16 - Hjalmar Granting, Socialist leader, on behalf of the Swedish democratic labor party, has assured President Wilson of the moral support of organized Swedish labor in his endeavors to carry out his principles for the vel fare of liberated mankind against every attempt to thwart his plans"
 The Swedish liberal party also has sent a telegram of gratitude to Presi- dent Wilson.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
POLAND ACCUSES HUNS OF WORKING
 WITH BOLSHEvIK

Amsterdam. Dec. 16--Poiard has severed relations with Germany, ac- cording to a telegram received in Der lin from Warsaw.
 Poland, as a reason for the rupture, accuses the German authorities in oc- cupied provinces of acting contrary 70 Polish interests and working with the Bolsheviki. At the request of the Polish government, Governor General von Beseler and the entire staff of the German mission, will leave the terri tory of the Polish republic.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
DIFFERENCES SETTLED.

Vladivostok, Thursday, Dec 12- The differences between General Semenofr, the Russian anti-Bolshevik leader in the Chita region, and Ad- miral Kolchak, the supreme head of the Omsk government, are rapidly being adjusted through the efforts of French and British diplomats and military officers and General Duloff, hetman of the UraI Cossacks. Gener- al Semenoff has interrupted tele- graph and rail communication be- tween eastern and western Siberia fo. more than two weeks.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
REvENTLOW
 SAYS GERMANY
 MUST PAY PRICE

Berlin, Sunday, Dec. 15-Discussing President Wilson's trip to Europe, Count Ernst Von Reventlow, chief editorial writer of the Tages Zietung, says:
 'The German people must pay any price, no matter how high, the Uni ted States names as a condition for the resumption of their position and relations with the world
 Count Von Reventlow believes Mr. Wilson's consent to the armistice con- ditions imposed on Germany is bound to prove inimical to the influence Of the United States in Europe and among is associates"
Republican farmer., 1918-12-20
HIGH WAGES.

Odessa, Wednesday, Dec. H. Wages are very high in Odessa and amount to virtually a confscation Of capital Industry is generally at [ standsti11.
 It is announced that two Fre1cI divisions will arrive here to defend Allied property next week iron,
 loniki.