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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
GIVEN HONOR NOT DESERVED
Error Of Learned Men Responsible for
America Being Named After
Amerieo Vespuccl.

The story Of how the new world re-
celved the name OF America Is n strik-
Ing example OF what publicity will ac-
complsh. Amerigo Vespuccl, n highly
educated Florentlne, was head of n
business house In Seville. Spain. prob
ably rs agent for the great trading
firm of the Medlcis, and helped to ut
out one OF the expeditions with which
Columbus sailed. When the latters
monopoly was revoked, Vespucci un-
dertook several voyages OF exploration
on his own account, during which he
claimed In many letters TO have been
the first to reach the mainland Of the
new continent, giving the date as June.
10, 1497.
On April %, 1907, the learned heads
Of the University Of st. Die, In Lor-
raine, decided, Incorrectly, that he was
entitled to the honor of discovery. Co
lumbus having only reached the
islands of the West Indies, and that
the western hemisphere should bear
his name. The name America was,
therefore, first used In the book Cos
mographae Introductio," by Martin
Waldseemuller, professor Of cosmog-
raphy at the university.
II has since been shown that Ves-
pucci was preceded by both Columbus
and John Cabot. but II was too late,
the new world had been christened
America and the fact advertised in
print. The house where the meeting
was held at which the classical error
was made was stlll standing at ST. Die
at the outbreak of the war, and was
annually visited by many tourists from
both North and South America.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
NAVAL BASE WIPED OUT.
Americans, British And Italians Pene.
trate Mine Fields.

Rome-American British and ltal.
ian warships have destroyed the Aus
trian naval base at Durazzo and the
warships anchored there, according to
an announcement made by Premier
Orlando.
The attack on Durazza occurred at
noon on Wednesday. when italian and
British cruisers, protected by Italian
and Allied torpedo boats and Amori'
can submarines, succeeded in making
their way through mine field and,
avoiding attacks by submarines got
into Durazzo Harbor.
An intense bombardment followed
until the base and the Austrian ships
anchored there were completely de.
stroyed.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
WOULD REPAY THE HUNS.
French Want Allies To Destroy Town
For Town.

Washington.-The French national
committee in charge of the reparation
and restoration OF war damage. dis
patch from France says, has issued
declaration demanding that the Allied
governments invoke the law OF retalia-
ton against GERMANY The declara.
tion says while the law Is repugnant
to the nations fighting for the triumph
Of justice and liberty, II Is the only
one that will make an impression on
the German mind All governments
which participated in the crusade are
asked to resolve to destroy town for
town. village for village, church for
church, castle for castle and property
for property.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
GIRL HELD AS HORSE THIEF.
Arrested While Eating Dinner With
Negro Family.

Winchester, Va. 80 A mysterious
young woman, pretty and refined, but
defiant, who refused fatty to give any
Information concerning herself when
confronted with the charge of horse
stealing. was taken to. Fairfax, Va,
for a hearing.
She was arrested by Sheriff Pannett
while eating dinner with feero fam
fly in Berkeley county. West Virginia.
and tried to escape, but was finally
landed in Jail here, None of your
business" was her only reply to every
question put to her.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
PROFESSOR GETS ONE DAY.
Marquette, OF Columbia, Stacker, Then
Must Register.

New York,--ProE William G. Mar
quette. assistant professor of botany
at Columbia University, a conscien.
tious objector. was sentenced by Fed.
eral Judge Clayton to serve one day In
the custody OF United States Marshal
Mccarthy for refusing to register In
the present draft The court ordered
that he then be taken to his draft
board for registration.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
FRANCE DEcoRATEs DAWSON
Red Cross offisial Gets Cross OF Tho
Legion OF Honor.

Paris.-H p. Dawson. chairman OF
the Red Cross War Council received
the commander cross of the Legion OF
Honor This is the highest rank in
the order ever conferred upon an
American civilian.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
CHAPTER XIX.

| Am Presented to the King.
When the dreaded 7th OF December
arrived, l halted taxicab and In as
mntter-of-fact tone Of voice us could
command. directed the chauffeur to
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10

Ing received by his majesty, the
king! When l first Joined the Royal
Flying corps | never expected to see
the inside of buckingham palace,
much less being received by the king,
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1918-10-10
YEeos OVERLOOK $4,000.
Steal Two Liberty Bonds From Bank
At Cecil, Pa.

Cecil, Pa.-Robbers who dynamited
,he safe in the First National Bank
1ere overlooked $4,000 which was in
he vault and escaped with two Lib.
erty Bonds. 1t is believed the robbers
we're frightened away by persons at
.racted TO the scene of the explosion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11
SENATORS LEARN
OF WARHEIT SALE
Manager, Ousted as Pro-
Ally, Says Untermyer's
Clerk Bought His Stock
MILLER'S LETTER READ
Professor Smith, of Columbia,
Says Important List" Work
ed Injustice
By the Associated Press

Washington, Dec. II.
Chairman Overman. of the Senate
committed investigating German and
brewers propaganda, made public today
n letter put into the record from l.. E.
Miller of New York, explaining his
connection with the Warheit, a Jewish
publication, referred to in the testimony
of A. Bruce Bielaski, chief of the bureau
of investigation of the Department of
Justice.
Miller wrote that he had seen in the
papers that Bielaski mentioned him as
one of the parties interested In MI.
Cntermyer's purchase of the Warheit
stock for the purpose of German propa-
ganda," and said Samuel Untermyer, in
a published statement, had tried to con-
vey the impression that he continued as
one of the co-workers on the Warhelt
after he knew the purpose of the pur-
chase.
He went into detail to explain that ne
was forced by financial difficulties to sell
the forty-seven per cent of the stock in
the paper owned by himself and ms
wife. after he had been forced out OF
its active management because OF MS
pro-Ally sentiments and to assert that
Mr. Herman, Untermyers managing
clerk, took over his stock at the office
of q uhn, Loeb & Co. in April, l9l l.
with a certified check for $4,000
The letter said also that Cntermyer
tried previously to buy controlling in
terest in the Leader, another paper OF
which Miller. was publisher, and that,
after he had refused to SELL the paper
failed.
Senator Calder, of New York, READ TO
| the Senate letter from Professor
| David Eugene Smith, of Columbia Uni
versity, declaring that he had been pro-
| Ally ever since the war began, and pro-
| testing against injustice done by the
Dublication of the important list OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11
CANCELS RUSSO-GERMAN PLAN
Berlin Calls OFF Conference Set
for December 10

Berlin. Dec. 11.-(By A. P)-The
German Cabinet has sent a wireless
message to the Russian Government
asking 1t not to send n delegation to
Berlin for a conference planned for De-
cember 16. The reason given was the
present situation In Germany"
The Russian Bolshevist delegates
we're invited by the executive commit
tee Of the Soldiers and Workmen's Coun-
Gil against the wishes of the Cabinet.
The opposition of the Cabinet has been
strengthened, beyond doubt. by aCCu-
sations made by Adolph Joffe. the Boil
shevist ambassador to Germany, who
has made statement saying that Min
listers Haase. Barth and others were
friendly toward him and actively sec
onded his. plans to INTRODUCE Russian
methods into Germany. In spite of
their denlals, M Joffe's accusations
have created painful impression in
many quarters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11

publican in separate minority report
on the bill filed today.
In presenting plans for taxation which,
Senator Smoot said, would prevent in
Justice and discrimination entailed by
the pending measure, Senator Smoot at
tackled the provision to fix taxes for
1920. He supported Secretary McAdoo's
theory of abolishing excess profits taxes
in 1920 and criticized the committee for
failing to follow that plan, asserting
that the excess profits tax Is discrimina-
tory and unjust.
IL believe" he said, that there should
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11

says that Germany cannot endure the
economic loss of the colonies, although
the German people do not appear to
understand the vital necessity Of CO.
lonial possessions.
All the German papers comment on
Wilson's trip, saying that the Prest
dent is coming to Europe in order to
insist that his principles and program
be carried out. The Lokal Anzeiger
however. asserts that IL Wilson wishes
to put through his demands he must
act energetically with all his personal
force Mt the preliminary conference,
FOR these ideals have already been
thrown in the dust by imposing the
armistice conditions and continue to
be thrown in the dust at the Spa nego.
tiations."
Wants News From Spa
The paper says that the world Is not
being kept informed about the negotia-
tions at the Spa, where force comes
before justice" Why is not a daily re-
port published about the negotiations, II
asks, and what about secret diplomacy?
THE world would learn" It proceeds,
that the ideals of the United States
and it's President, to which the Entente
are committed, are trampled on before
the Peace Conference they are
only a scrap of paper for the Entente.
This must be made clear TO the world.
and especially to the American people.
by daily publication of the negotiations
at the Spa"
Walter Rathenau, in Eorwaerts, ad-
dresses an open letter to Colonel House
endeavoring to prove that the German
people are not guilty of the war. Rath-
enau explains how he was warned about
the war, and when it came he tried for
peace He says he warned Ludcndorff
at headquarters After each paragraph
he writes why do | tell you that which
you already know"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11

names" put into evidence by Mr.. Bic
laski, as taken from the files of a Ger
man agent. The name Professor Eugene
Smith, of Columbia University" ap-
peared on the list.
The committee today set next Tues
day for hearing Samuel Untermyer, who
has requested that he be allowed to tes-
tify. Alfred Becker, Deputy State At
torney General OF New York, who con-
Quoted an Investigation of German prop
aganda there, will testify on Thursday
of next week Mr.. Becker was in Wash
ington and conferred with Major f.
Lowry Humes, in charge of the investi-
cation.
The committee will meet again Fri
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11
CHURCHES TO AID SOLDIERS
Will Cooperate With Govern
ment in Demobilizatioh

Atlantic City, Dec. 1.-THE Protestant
churches of America will take an active
part in the Governments rehabilitation
program, cooperating with the War De-
partment, the Department of Labor and
the war camp community service or
ganization in the task of helping the
men return to civil life with the least
possible waste and friction, according to
the annual report of the general war;
time commission of the churches. sub
mitted today to the executive committee
of the Federal Council of the Churches
Of Christ in America in annual session
here.
The report recites that the churches
are to be notified of ways in which they
may assist in securing situations for
the men: the chaplains and camp pastors
will be instructed to influence the men
strongly to return to their old homes
and to their old jobs. unless they are
naDabe of something better.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11
SEES 10 BILLION
EXPENSE in 1920
Senator Smoot Urges Re-
moval of 'Nagging' Taxes
From Revenue Bill
FILES MINORITY REPORT
Criticizes Committee for
Clinging to Levy on Ex-
cess Profits
FILES MINORITY REPORT
By the Associated Press

"hsuinEtOu, DeC' IL
Debate on the war revenue bill con-
tinued today in the Senate. The meas
ure has been given the right of way,
and Senate leaders expect it's considera-
ton to take up virtually all Of the time
prior to the Christmas recess. With
Republican opposition to the portion Of
the bill fixing taxes for 1920 counted
upon to prolong the debate, many MEM
bers have expressed doubt whether any
vote on the measure can be expected
before some time in January.
Prediction that Federal expenditures
for 1920 will reach 100000, ,O00,0 900, less
salvage from sale of war material, was
made by Senator Smoot, of Utah, Re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11

be eliminated from the bill all the
harassing, nagglng taxes and substi-
tuted for them 1 per cent tax on all
goods sold for consumption or use."
He added that this would raise $1,000
100000 and avoid unjust taxes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11
Wilson's Point No. Five
Supports Their Return,
Papers Persist
SAY INFLUENCE WAVES
Volkszeitung Asserts Amer
ica's Help Is No Longer
y So Important
Rireless to the Evening Public Ledger
8 COPYRIGHT, 1918, BY Public Ledger Co.
and Nctp York Times Co.
The Hague, Dec. II.

The Hague, Dec. II.
y The German press is once again
full of comment on President Will
son, his principles. his journey to
Europe and his probable influence on
the peace conditions.
It Is evident that Mr.. Wilson, at one
time slandered and maligned as a ny.
pocritical peace President, is now
looked upon as a peace apostle and the
one person from whom the Germans
expect tolerance. His fourteen points
are turned inside out and interpreted
as meaning anything and everything
Two papers take up Wilson on the
question of the colonies, alleging that
point five declaring that the inter
ests of the populations of colonies must
have weight in adjusting questions of
sovereignty gives Germany the right
to keep her colonies. The Cologne
yolks Zeitung says 1t learns from an
authoritative source that in spite or
the many difficulties which the Allies
Impose, Wilson intends to insist that
Germany shall have colonies in
Africa"
The paper says that this statement
agrees with point five in the January
8 address. 1t admits that the colossal
allotment may be shifted around. but
says that Germany's share will not
necessarily be decreased. At the same
time II warns against too much opti.
mism, owing to Frances and Eng.
lands chauvinism."
The Volkszeitung asserts: "The
weight that Wilson now throws into
the scales is less than at the time
when the fighting or the exchange OF
notes was still in progress. Wilson's
Influence lay in the decisive thrust OF
American bayonets on the Continent.
Since that time conditions have
changed"
Belittles Americas Importance
The paper sets forth that America e
help is no longer so important, and
thus Americas political Importance
has also decreased for the world, al
though economically she is still i'm
portant. Like many other papers, II
tries to prove that Wilson will not play
q leading role at the Peace Conference
but 1t says that If the American dele
gates have an honest desire to do SO
they can put through many of Wilson's
ideas for Just peace. 1t declares that
the idea of a league of nations would
be poisoned IL the German nation were
10 be treated as an object of eXploita-
Nton, and continues:
I "If Germany had guilt for the war
on her conscience, this demand would
ne just atonement, but the whole
'iGerman nation denies these accGsa-
'stions."
: The Rhenish Westphalian Gazette
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-11
Brumbaugh to Select Stenographer

Governor Brumbaugh. as State his
torian, will have a stenographer, the
State Defense Commission, which elected
him. having authorized him to make his
own selection.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27


House and 4 lots with good gar
den for sale. 422 Omaha street,
Washburn, Wis. 627.
For Draying call Rivers, Bell
phone 182-W.
For Sale-First class kitchen
cabinet at a bargain, Call d mer
Ramstead after Z p. m. tt
House and Six Lots for Sale on
easy terms. Inquire of A. P. Fraser
Phone l39 r.. Adv,
House for Sale, part down ard
balance on time at monthly pay
ments. A. P. Fraser, Old Phone
139 r.
FOR SALE-The Nels Ness farm
Of 40 acres and all stock and ma
chinery. The best farm buy in
Bayfield, county. Also a number OF
other farm tracts close to the city.
w. A. Robinson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Jurgenson Sunday.

MIS- " II vi oOaHN
For Sale-Good improved farm
located ! miles from Three Switch
school and 3 miles from town. Fair
buildings, 6 or 8 acres stumped,
very little brush N land. Call
] acob Strecker new phone. II
Quite a number of people from
this city attended the Sparks circus
at Ashland Yesterday.
For Sale One Buick light truck
A | condition. Fully equipped,
Koehler's quick. repair shop former
ly Mason's Blacksmith Shop.
Itching, bleeding, protfuaing or
blind piles have yielded TO Doan's
Cintment. Coo at all drug stores.
adv.
For Sale-One Globe Hard Coal
Heater, good~as new. One Monarch
Rrnge in good order. Must be sold
not later than Saturday, this week,
C. E. Gunhus, 26 West Fourth st.
Phone 212.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Doyle were
at Duluth over Sunday where they
went to hear Billie Sunday. On
the way to Duluth Mr.. Doyle's new
car was damaged by another
machine which run into him whil'
mis- car was standing az the side OF
the road, The running board and
mud guard on the Doyle a wa
badly damaged and will have to bt
replaced.
The Red Cross Society acknow-
lodges receipt of $6O.5O from the
4 Mile Creek Ladies Aid Society and
$3.50 from the Washburn Credit
Association.
B. A. Wiechmann was taken SER
iously i'll at Hayward the latter part
of last week and is now confined at
the hospital at Ashland where his
condition is reported serious. His
many friends in this city hope for his
early recovery.
For Sale-One Globe Hard Coal
Heater. good as new. Ole Monarch
Range in good order. Must be sole
not later than Saturday this week
C, E. Gunhus, 26 West Fourth St
Phone PIP.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
lnndon,s Tea Houses.

The death of Sir Joseph Lyons re-
minds us what a modern institution
the teashop is. You need not be very
old to remember the time when prac-
tically the only places where a cup of
tea could be obtained in London were
the old fashioned coffee houses, with
their boxed-in compartments and neSs
row, uncomfortable seats.
The customers were exclusively men,
and if a woman required light refresh
ment she had to search for a confec-
toner's shop, where tea and coffee
were sometimes grudgingly served, at
famine prices, at little round marble
tables tucked away in dark corners
London Chronicle.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Notice of Board of Review

County of Bayfield, &C
City of Washburn
Public notice is hereby given,
that the Board OF Review for said
City of Washburn will meet at the
office of the City Clerk on the first
day of July, 1918, at 8 o'clock in the
forenoon for the purpose of review
ing and examining the assessment
roll of real and personal value there
in, and of bank stock, and of
correcting all errors in said roll,
whether in description of property
Or otherwise.
Dated this 18th day of June, 1918.
L. N. Clausen, City Clerk.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
LOCALS
tens of Interest Concerning
Qour Neighbors

Have you purchased your War
Savings Stamps yet?
Patrick Galligan, chairman of the
town of Barksdale. was a business
visitor in the city the first OF the
week.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Atney June 18th.
Peter W. Fox left the first of the
week on a business trip to points in
Minnesota.
Mrs. Bremen left for Portland,
Oregon during the past week where
she expects to visit for a time.
For regular action of the bowels;
easy natural movements, relief OF
constipation, try Doan's Regulets.
3Oc at all stores. adv.
LOST-A 800. 90 Liberty Bond
also bank book and registration
card belonging to Victor Anderson
Finder please return to owner, or
leave at this Office ard receive
liberal reward. adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Notice Potato Growers

The last date for receiving APP
plications for seed potato inspection
and certifcation is July 1st. Send
your applications with $500 APP
~plication fee to the Horticultural
Department, Madison. Wisconsin.
Signed j. G. Milward.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
Used Stamps VaIueIess.

The Red Cross wishes to make it
known, as widely as possible, that the
report that used postage stamps have
any value through the extraction OF
the dyes contained in them is abso-
Iutely false. This false report has al
ready resulted in the receipt by the
post office department of MANY stamps
collected by misguided patriots who
sought thus to do something to help
win the Wharf.-The Outlook.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-06-27
For Sale-Six head Of young cows

For Sale-Six head of young cows
and beifers. Pure bred and high
grade Holsteins. Two young COWS
fresh. Prices reasonable, See J..
O. BergQuist, r. F, D. No. / on
Wannebo road. 6 81
Cow for Sale-Good mixer and q
good grade COW. Fred Knowlton,
Barksdale, Wis. 4
For Sale-House ard lot, Albert
Touryille, west Bigelow St. No. 1912
July 24-18.