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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Make Bio Plans for Wilson.

Paris, Dec 1O.-Elaborate plans are
being made by the French government
for the entertainment Of President VIII
SON These plans include various state
diners and official calls and proba-
bly, a gala night at the opera. The
program will be complete In the next
few days.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Already plans are being laid to meet
the demand for harvesters of the wheat
crop in Kansas next June and July.
The successful method utilized last
harvest time will again be put into
execution with the United States en-
pIoyment service operating federal Ia
Dor bureaus in cooperation with the
state council Of defense, the state de-
partment of agriculture and the state
agricultural college.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
WOULD SEGREGATE LEAGUE
the General Peace Treaty De-
VeIoped Among Senators.

Washington, Dec. 9-The opposition
In the Senate to the League of Ma
tons to enforce peace has grown to
such formidable proportions that
strong pressure will be exerted dur
ing the next few weeks to have that
subject segregated from the general
peace treaty.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

William Allen White and son, Billy"
left. Emporia recently for New York,
where they will sail on the Chicago,
French liner, for France. Mr. White
will represent a group Of papers and
will report the peace conference for
them.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Washington, Dec 1.-THE total
value Of the Nations principal crops
this year Is estimated at s12, 27z. 49,
600. compared with 81, 65s. 03z. 900 last
year, basing their value on the price
paid to producers December 1, accord
ing to the Department OF Agriculture
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Governor Capper has ordered a spe-
cial election to choose a successor to
the late E. w. Joslfn, who was elected
state representative from the one hun
dred and twenty-fourth district-Ste-
vens county-on November and who
died from influenza on November q.
Sheriff S. C. Thomas of Stevens county
has been notified to make all arrange
ments to hold the special election on
December 26.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
E-kaiser Tries Suicide.

London, Dec. 1.-WiIliam Hohen-
zollern, the former German emperor,
has attempted to commit suicide. fol-
lowing mental depression, according to
the Leipsic Tagsblatt, which is quoted
in a Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex-
change TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Arlzona Breaks copper RECORD.

Bisbee, Ariz, Dec. s-Arizona's out
put of copper for 1918 will exceed that
OF 1917 the previous high record, by
100000 pounds. according 10 the
annual report of Joseph E Curry, sec
rotary Of the Arizona chapter of the
American mining congress.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Poineare Goes Into Net

Metz, Dec. 1O.-After giving hearty
weeks ago, Metz yesterday received
President Poincafre and representa-
tives Of every branch OF the French
government The enthusiasm shown
was more than significant.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Berlin Radicals Arrested

London, Dec. 9.-Great excitement
was caused among the Spartacus, or
Radical group. in Berlin today when
the executive committee of the sol
diers' and Workmen's council was ar
rested, says an Exchange Telegraph,
dispatch from Copenhagen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Free Steel Piznts peeember a..

Washington. Dec. 12.-Government
supervision over the steel industry
and steel price fixing viii end Decen-
Der 81. The War Industries Board SO
announced today after a conference
with spokesman Of the industry.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

The prospects for Governor-E1ect
Henry ]. Allen to obtain a much need
ed rest before he takes the oath of gov
ernor on January Is, are not very fav-
orable, political leaders say. Mr.. Allen
arrived home just week from the day
he landed in New York from Europe
Mr.. Allen has stated that he expects
to be in Topeka within few days for
conferences with Governor Capper and
to "get a line on his new job"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
K,.v, If Williams comino7

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE city council at
Spa has documentary evidence prov
ing that a Dutch general came to Spa
to meet the former German emperor
before his flight into Holland, accord
ing to the Matin.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Need Not SNOW Dependency.

Washington, Dec. -Beneficiaries
Of dead soldiers are not required to
show that they were dependent on the
soldier as a condition for the cOllec-
ton of government insurance on his
death, Secretary McAdoo said today.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Thomas w. Morgan, who resigned as
warden of the federal penitentiary, will
probably enter the newspaper business
again. He will remain at Leavenworth
until Attorney General Gregory ap-
points his successor. 1t is said that
none OF the officers connected with the
penitentiary will be advanced to war
den. 1t is rumored that the warden of
an Indiana prison may be appointed.
The position pays $4,000 a year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Rex Wiley suffered fractured skull
and his brother. Mack, a broken thigh
and arm when the Ford car they were
driving collided with horse and buggy
and turned over, east OF Burlington,
recently. Miss Myrtel Watts, school
teacher, who was in the car, was in
jured slightly. The buggy was de-
molished, but the occupants were not
injured
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Two NJ, K. & T. freight trains met
headon half a mile north of Bayard
early the other morning, derailing
eighteen cars. Both engineers and one
fireman jumped when they saw the
trains were going to hit Fireman w.
F. Dodd was pinned under the tender.
He was taken to Parsons and reported
dead
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Bert Laughlin, for many years city
editor of the Concordia Daily Kansan,
is dead of pneumonia, following an
attack of influenza. He was a faith
full newspaper man, and had many per-
sona1 friends who were deeply de-
pressed on account Of his death.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Peter NJ Carmfne died at his home
in Emporia recently. He was born IN
Indiana in 1885, came to Kansas in
1857, served three and a quarter years
in the 9th Kansas Cavalry and was a
charter member of the oldest Presby-
terrain church in Southeastern Kansas,
al CARLYLE,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
ST. Louis PIans Memorial.

construction of a s2,5O0.OOO municipal
auditorium as the city's soldiers, sail
ors' and marines memorial are under
consideration
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Unless the FLU" maintains its pres
ent reckless pace, officials of the vari-
Gus county officials state associations
intend to hold their annual conventions
in January. The conventions were set
to convene in Topeka, December 8, 10
and IL, but postponement was made
necessary by the prevalence of the in
fluenZa epidemic.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Next Loan the aFifth liberty

Washington. Dec. 1.-THE next pop
ular war loan, to be issued in the
spring, probably will be known as The
Fifth Liberty Loan" Some subtitle,
such as Victory Issue" however. may
be appended.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Christina, Dec. L Norwegian
newspapers are recommending the
award of the Nobel peace prize to
President Wilson
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Neodesha's total casualties were in
creased to nineteen on receipt of mes
sages telling of the deaths overseas
Of William F. Mosher, sharpshooter
in the 35th Division, killed in action
October 4, and Charles F. James, who
died of pneumonia September 5.
Seven deaths among Neodesha sol
diers have occurred at the camps in
this county.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Turkey nemands Enner Back.

Copenhagen, Dec 12-Turkey has
demanded the extrsdition OF Talaat
Pasha, former grand vizieT. and EnTer
Pasha, the former war minister, as
well as other members Of the former
government, who fled TO Germany
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Due to the illness Of Ray Hope OF
Topeka, secretary of the State En-
pIoyers' Association, which resulted
in his death, the hearing on regulat-
ing hours and wages Of women factory
workers in Kansas has been postponed
until next month. Mr.. Hope had gath
cred considerable data to present be-
fore the state Industrial welfare board.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Sweden Breaks With soIshevikI.

London, Dec 10.-Sweden has sew
cred diplomatic relations with the Boil
sheviki. according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
KrInn PIant "a 80 Wort.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1.-THE directors
OF the Krupp munitions works have
announced their intention Of trans
forming the plant into q factory de
voted 10 the arts Of peace.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

ed closed indefinitely at Lawrence by
the health authorities as result of a
recrudescence of the influenza cpl
demic Theaters and churches have
not been ordered closed but persons
under sixteen years old are prohibited
by the order from attending theaters
of any kind
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Geneva, Dec. 1O.-A mild sensation
has been caused here by the arrival
from Lyons of two American sanitary
trains to take released American pris-
oners back.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Americans Reach the Rhine.

washington, Dec. 1.-THE Amer
lean Army of Occupation marching
into Germany has reached the Rhine,
General Pershing, under date OF last
night, reported
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Harlan and vicinity lost one of its
longest time residents and original
homesteader the other night, when Sol
Gates dropped dead as he started to
enter his home after being at work in
q field
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19
Seven Die When Ship Founders.

nito Juarez, bound from San Francisco
to Manila, foundered with the loss Of
seven lives in the gale which swept
the islands.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

The Pittsburg health authorities have
issued one of the most stringent clos
ing orders in an effort to prevent any
further spread of influenza Public
schools, theaters, churches and all pub
lie gatherings are affected. The State
Normal School is not included in the
order
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Two men stole a Ford motor car
from the Main street garage at indie
pendence after binding the attendant
and taking him four miles in the coun-
try. where they dumped him out.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

The campaign toeobtain 500. 900
with which to pay off Indebtedness in
CURED in constructing new buildings
at the College of Emporia, has closed,
pledges for the amount having been
secured. New buildings on which work
was stepped because of the lack of
funds, will go ahead to completion.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

George A. McCune, city engineer Of
Leavenworth, died of an attack of in
fluenza followed by pneumonia recent
Iy. He was 80 years old and was born
in Leavenworth county. Mr.. McCune
was a graduate of the engineering de-
partment Of the Kansas University.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Smith Holloway, Santa Fe freight
agent at Humboldts was badly burned
recently by an explosion, of a coal
stove in his office. Emergency treat
ment was given and he was then taken
to the Chanute hospital, where he died.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-19

Some of the regular soldiers who par
ticipated in the big event "over there"
soon will be back in permanent head
quarters, according to an order recent
ly received at Fort Leavenworth, in
structing preparations for the arrival
OF 1000 infantrymen.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
RUSS0-RUMANIAN
TREATY COMPLETED

Moscow. Sunday, March 3l:-(By
the Associated Press.)-The treaty
between Russia and Rumania has
been completed. 1t provides that Ru
mania shall evaCuate Immediately the
strategic terrain near the mouth Of
the Danube and shall withdraw her
troops from Bessarabia within two
months. All the evacuated places
shall be occupied Immediately by Rus
sian troops. After the expiration OF
two months. however. a Rumanian
detachment Of 10000 men will be per
mltted TO remain in Bessarabia TO
guard railway stations. The policing
OF Bessarabia will be attended to by
local militia.
Rumanians arrested in Russia WILL
be exchanged for Russian revolution
ary soldiers arrested in Rumania. An
undertaking is made by Rumania not
to take offensive action against the
Russian republican federation, and
also 20 assist the federation II such
action is begun by other powers
Russia pledged TO Rumania the sur
plus of grain in Bessarabia after the
population and the Russian troops
have been supplied. Rumania reserves
the right TO purchase provisions nee
essary TO feed the Rumanian popula-
ton in Russia. For the benefit OF Ru-
mania. Russia viii establish the depots
organized by the allies for feeding the
Rumanian people.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
The statement follows:

Yesterday and last night the battle
continued with extreme violence north
of Montdider. The enemy directed
his efforts in particular along the front
between Montdidier and the Peronne-
Amiens road, and threw forward i'm
portant forces with the particular oh
ject of enlarging his gains west of
Hangard en- Santerre. Franco British
troops broke up the assauling waves,
which were not able to debouch. A
brilliant counter ATTACK in which our
allies gave proof of their valor enabled
the French to throw back the enemy
completely and recapture this village.
THE fighting further south was no
less violent. Grievnes was the OBJ
iective of powerful attacks which were
renewed incessantly. leading to hand
to- hand fighting. This town remained
in the hands OF the French who in
fiicted considerable losses on the Ger
mans.
Between Montdidier and Lassieny
there is nothing to report"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
ASSAULTlNG WAVES OF
GERMANS BROKEN BY
ANGLO-FRENCH TROOPS

Paris, April t. The battle continued with ex-
treme violence last night in the sector north of
Montddier, large bodies Of troops being thrown
in by the Germans, the war office announces. The
French and British troops broke up the assaulting
waves.
Further south the fighting was no less violent,
the Germans making ncessant attacks in an eff
fort to capture Grivesnes. The French retained
possession of the town and inflicted heavy losses
on the Germans.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY
ON ITALIAN FRONT
Commander Third Army Con-
Nfers Medal for Valor on Brit.
ish and U. 3, Officers.

italian Army Headquarters IL
Northern italy, Sunday, March 81.
10y the Associated Prsss.) AN
impressive military ceremony took
place at Italian army headquarters
today whom the Duke OF Aosta,
commanding tho italian third
army. holding the Piavs front. con
ferrsd the medal for valor on Gen.
Deima Radcliffe, OF the British
army, and three, American Red
Cross officers. The Americans
honored were Mai. Guy Lowell,
chief Of the American ambulance
service in italy; Capt. Charles
Carroll, Of Carrollton, Md, and
Capt. Blackstone Wilkins.
rhe ceremony was held on vast
plain near the pinve river where TO-
600 infnntrym@n. cavairymen and ar
tillerymcn were assembled. Tho duke
also gave the Americans as per-
sonal souvenir N Tho third army. en-.
amcled crosses Ing his name OF
The citations state that Mai. Lowell
during nn aerial bombnrdmcnt oi
Pndun careless OF his own peru. di-
rcctod operations calmly.
Capt. Carroll ir cited as having ad-
yanced TO the forward Ptnve lines On
der heavy hro, and Capt wilkins for
having given assistance To the wounded
during u bombnfdncnt,
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
GROUND GLASS MAY HAVE
BEEN BITS SAND OR GRIT

Washington, April l.-Reports of
ground glass found in candy, bread.
canned fruit and other food articles
have arisen largely, department of JUS
ice officials believe. from the fact that
sand and grit often get into food. A
recent chemists report made to the
department said that If glass were
ground sufficient fine not 10 he de-
tected in mastication, il would do no
physical harm.
In some eases it has been found that
cooks or chefs arc disgruntled over
some trouble with employers. or. prac-
ticing doctrines OF the Industrial
Workers of the World. have deliber-
ately placed foreign substances in food.
out little harm has resulted.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
DEFECTIVE MEASURE
GOES BACK TO HOUSE

Washington. April I.--TaSation proyi-
sions OF the third liberty bond bin. hur-
riedly framed by the ways and means
committee and parsed by the house Sat
urday. have been found to be defective,
and the house will be asked TO reconsider
the bill. The measure provides TINT
bonds held by bank shall be deducted
In determining the value OF shares OF its
stock for state or local taxation. and II
Is pointed out that II would be possible
for n bank to purchase liberty bonds TO
such an extent that II could virtually
escape this taxation.
The ways and means committee met
today TO frame substitute for the
section.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
Wilson to Speak for
Third Liberty Loan


Washington, April 1,--President
Wilson today accepted an invita-
tion to open the liberty loan cam
paign In Baltimore Saturday, the
first anniversary OF Americas en-
trance into the war. While In
Baltimore, the president also will
review $4,000 troops from the ma
tional army cantonment at Camp
Meade.
The occasion OF the address is tho
liberty loan "cantonment being
held at Baltimore to stimulate In
terest In the loan drive. Secretary
Daniels will speak at the canton
ment" tomorrow night. and during
the next few weeks the speaking
list will include other cabinet OFF,
GERS and diplomatic representatives
OF the allied governments.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
U-BOAT TORPEDOES
WHITE STAR STEAMSHIP
Celtic, One of Biggest Of Ocean Liners, Attacked
by German Submarine During Voyage From
England to America - No Sick or
Wounded Aboard.

New York. April 1.-The steamship Celtic of the biggest
White Star liners attacked torpedoed by German SUBJ
MARINE according reliable information received here today
marine circles during from England to America Ef-
fors being made the vessel which, believed
ried passengers.
The Celtic has gross of 2O904 and has for
of the largest steamships transatlantic service
She Belfast in 1901 and flies the British flag
More than the Celtic hit mine off Liverpool, but
was damaged only slightly In 1916 reported that bomb
presumed have been placed board at New York dis
the Celtic her arrival Liverpool but this
denied by White Star ne the Celtic which
brought worth of American securities from England
in October, 1916.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
WEIGHING QUESTION OF
CALLING HARB0R STRIKE

New York, April -Represontatives
OF so. 900 marine workers met hdre to-
day TO decide whether a strike. which
II was claimed would tie up trafiic In
New York ha.hor. shall be called
within the next forty-eight hours un-
less controversy involving wage In
crcascs and hours Of labor Is settled In
the meantime.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
GERMANY PROTESTS
AGAINST RED GUARDS

London. April i.-GermBnS |. has pro-
tested TO the Russian government
against tho continuation OF the move
ment OF the rcd guard forces from
Russia into Finland sad asks the
withdrawal - such red guard detach-
ments as htre passed the frontier, ac-
eordinE 20 wireless dispatch FROM
Berlin today The punishment OF the
guilty" In this connection Is asked,
as well a. preventive measures for
The future. Germany viii take the
necessary measures herself u the
Russian government IN mot able to
fuinH it, obligations" IN this respeN-t.
the Russian authorities are Informed
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
OF YORK TO
CALL ON SlDENT

Washington. April i.-The Most Rev.
Cosmo Gordon Lang. archbishop Of
York. primate OF England, who ~ In
washington today as the guest of Earl
Reading. the British ambassador. has
arranged 10 call upon President WI
son. TomorroN the archbishop wiH
plant n, i.orial tree in the close OF
the Cathedral OF -. rctci and Paul
here, and later will lit Mount Vernon.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
GEN. BEL LASSIGNED TO
COMMAND SEVENTY-SlXTH

Washington. April Mai Cen. j.
Franklin Bell. who has been com
maudcr Of the Seventy sixth national
army division AZ Camp Upton. y. Y
was today assigned 10 take charge NJ
the western department with head
quarters at san Francisco. Mai. Gen
Bell recently returned from tour Of
inspection abroad
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
IRISH NEVER TO ALLOW
ACT OF CONSCRIPTION
Joseph Devlin, New Nationalist
Leader, Declares Party Will
Fight Issue to End.

London, April 1.-Speaking at
meeting at East Tyrone on Sunday,
Joseph DevIln, nationals mem
ber OF parliament tor the west
division Of Belfast, declared that
as long as it's members had breath
in their bodies the Irish party
would never permit the applica-
ton Of conscription in ireland.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-04-01
Ani-Draft Rioters
In Quebec Dispersed

Quebec. April !. Quiet prevailed
,ere today after the outbreak OF last
light. In which crowds OF anti-draft
ioters were dispersed ny the authori-
les. Absence OF soldiers and throngs
n the streets give rise TO the betef
hat the worst OF the trouble has
,assed and that Il will not be neces-
airy 10 declare martial law.