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Oxford eagle., 1918-03-28

| SkILLETS, FRY PANS, DlNl-
Err, TRAYS, DISH PANS, COW
Erred, SAUCES, WASH BAS-
ms, BAKE AND PUDDING
| PANS, COFFEE POTS. PRES
| AETrL rs. STEAMERS, DIP
PISS, CJPS, HOUSE PAINTS,
FIRE SH0NELS, DRIP PANS,
| CURRY COMBS, CAKE LUI-
TERS, SIFTERS, OIL CANS,
| MATCH BOXES, DUST PANS,
COMB CASES, FLUE STOPS,
DISH PANS, DAIRY PANS,
| PUDDING PANS, WATERS,
CAKE PANS, TUNNELS, DIP
fERS, BRUSHES, SALT AND
| PEPPERS, TOOTH BRUSHES,
/ LABELS. MEASURES. CUSPl-
DORIS. TRAYS, OIL CANS,
| SifTERS. PANS, ID STEERS.
| : A2AISH BRUSHES. SCRUB
| BRJ SHE'S. HAND BRUSHES,
| ROLLING PINS. TRAYS. PIE
TINS. CLOTHES PINS TOOTH
| PICKS. SHELF PAPER, DISH
OR PLATE EASELS, LUNCH
BONES. SCREW HOOkS, CUP
! HOOKS. EASELS. FLY SWAT
TIERS. BEATERS, STRAIN
ERS. EGG BEATERS. POTATO
WASHERS. CLOTHES LINES,
LAMP BURNERS. KITCHEN
| SEIS. HINGES. AUGER BITS,
| sci ARES. TR0WELS FILES
BRACKETS, PLIERS. HATCH
| ETS, SCREWS. RULES. HAM
MERS. SCREW DRIVERS,
| TACkS. SNAPS. BOLTS. SHOE
| NAILS. PAD LOCKS. DOOR
SPRINGS. DOOR SETS. DOOR
HOOKS. LATCHES. HASPS.
DOOR BOLTS. ENAMEL AS
| S0RTMENT. POT COVERS,
PIE PANS. CAKE PANS. MJJF-
| FIN PANS. FRUIT PRESSES,
ICE PICKS. TUMBLERS. LEM
| ON EXTRACTORS. NIGHT
LAMPS. SHERBETS. GLASS
WARE ASSORTMENT. CHM
NEYS. LAMP ASSORTMENT.
PEDESTAL. SYRUP PITCH
ERS. VASES. QUEEN WARE
ASSORTMENT. CUPS AND
SAUCERS. TOP CORDS. JUMP
ROPES, MARBLE ASSORT-
, MENT, WHISTLES, BALLS,
RNTTLERS. RUBBER DOLLS.
DOLLS, PISTOLS. RINGS. La
NALLfERES. PIN WHEEL. |
HAT PINS. COLLAR BUT
TONS, BRACELETS. EAR
RINGS. TIE CLASPS. SCARF
PINS. CUFF BUTTONS. SUS-
PENDERS, DRESS BUTTONS.
HANDERCHIEFS. SUPPORT
Frs. ARM BANDS. wICKS.
DUST CAPS, HOSE. APRONS.
DRESSER SCARFS. ELASTIC
ASSORTMENT, GARTERS,
BUTTON ASSORTMENT. RIB
BON ASSORTMENT. VESTS.
TIES. TOWELS. STICKERIE.
WASH CLOTHS. TIE RACKS.
THREAD ASSORTMENT. EN-
BROlDERY ASSORTMENT.
LACE ASSORTMENT. HATS.
FLOWERS. MIRRORS. PEAR
ING KNIFE. SHEARS. BREAD
KNIFE. BUTCHER KNIFE.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Every qualified voter in the city Of
Baxter Springs who wishes to vote
at the two special elections next
month must attend to having his or
her name registered in the office Of
the city clerk, o. M. Spratt. To be
entitled to vote one must have been
q resident Of the state for six months
and of the city for thirty days. The
registration books will be closed ten
days before the election. The two
elections soon to take place, one to
decide as to whether the city shall
build and operate its own water
works system; the other to decide
whether the present form of city gov
ernment shall be changed to the new
form known as the commission-city
manager form; are both Of the ut
most Importance to this city and GER
tainly both should bring out a big
vote. No really good citizen will neg
lect to register and vote, one way or
the other. Better make it your special
job for the morning 10 60 and regis
ter.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
AND CHARGED
WITH BEING A STACKER

Harry Chance Hartman was arrest
ed yesterday afternoon in the Baxter
Springs pOstoffice on a charge Of be-
ing Stacker. He was turned over to
the City Marshal Henry Horton who
locked him up. The exact home ad-
dress of the man is not known, but it
is thought that he came from "sOme-
where in Kansas"
Through authoritative sources Post
master Smith knew that the man was
to call for his mail yesterday. John
Meyer, Of Columbus, the Deputy
Sheriff of Cherokee County, was here
yesterday for the purpose Of getting
the man, but he failed to call for his
mail. The deputy sheriff was advised
by the Postmaster to return to Colum-
bus and he was assured that when the
man called for his mail he would take
care of him. 8
Late in the afternoon Hartman
called for his mail. He was sent to the
office to see the postmaster, who in
vited him-to sit down. In response to
q telephone call Mr.. Horton soon
made his appearance and Hartman
was turned over to him. It was not
until then that the Stacker realized
what had happened.
With the arrest of this man, it
makes four offenders that have been
arrested by the Postmaster. The
three others arrested in the last year
were charged with burglary and
grand larceny.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Poinsetta Club was entertained
at the home of Miss Verna Canaday
Wednesday afternoon. The time was
pleasantly spent in social conversa-
tion and knitting was the work Of the
afternoon. The hostess assisted by
Miss Grace Perkins served q delicious
luncheon. The Club guest was Mrs.
Fred Hill. Club members: Misses
Grace Perkins, Zella Wright, Margar-
ct Sweeney, Anna Webb, Sarah Kel-
sci, Ruth Barnes and Mesdames E. NJ.
Mitchell and Fred Nichols.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
ENTERTAIN THE
M. e. BUILDERS CLASS

The Builders Class Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church was royalty en-
tertained at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. M. !. Nichols on North Military
street last night. There were thirty
seven members Of the class and
guests present.
After the guests Of the evening had
assembled the playing Of games was
started which was followed by gues-
sing of the shadow drawing" Of the
different ones present. After which
delicious refreshments were served
which consisted o. fruit salad, sand
witches, coffee, Nabiscos and milk.
Mrs. Nichols was assisted by Miss
Scotty Nichols and Mrs. E. L. Clark
in. serving.
Several remarks, as to the purpose
Of the class, were made by B. H.
Shields, the teacher Of the class. Mr..
Shields invited those who do not be-
long to the class to come and join it.
Then ]. W. Kaltenbach made a short
talk as to what can be accomplished
for Christian purposes through unity.
Singing Of the "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" preceded the benediction of
dismissal.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. T. Morrison; DR.. and Mrs.
Charles Day; Mr.. and Mrs. Moore;
Mr.. and Mrs. Hooper and Miss Shir-
ley Hooper; Miss Vera Riggs; Mr..
and Mrs. ROLAND Gresser; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Polster; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Polster; Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Clark;
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Richardson; Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Kaltenbach; Mrs.
Marietta Nichols; Mrs. Hazel Will
son; Mrs. W. W. Wyatt; Mr.. and Mrs.
L. L. Cardin; Mr.: and Mrs. B. H.
Shields; Mrs. M. Youse; Brazillia
Shields; Chauncie Apple; DR.. and
Mrs. Nichols; Miss Scotty Nichols and
Bagdasar X. Baghdigian.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
CHEF QUAPAw's HOUSE BURN

The house of Chief SOlOman Qua
paw, eight miles southeast Of Baxter
Springs, was burned to the ground
last Sunday night by fire the origin
of which is not yet determined. The
Chief and his family were calling on
neighbOrs at the time and on their re-
turn they noticed the fire at a dis
tance, but never thought it to be
their home. Upon reaching the place
they found the house in ruins and the
fire smoldering. It Is said that there
was no insurance to cover the loss.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Miss Lyta Howard, who Is attend
ing the Joplin high school, arrived In
Baxter Tuesday evening to spend the
remainder of the week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Howard.
Miss Lyta took the teachers, training
examination in Psychology Tuesday
afternoon. She has already passed
in four of the state examinations and
with physiology and two more exam
nations in May, will receive q Mis-
souri, certificate.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
MERCHANTS WIFE ADVISES
BAXTER WOMEN

II had stomach trouble 90 bad I
could eat nothing but toast, fruit
and hot water. Everything else
soured and formed gas. Disting did
no good. / was miserable until /
tried buelEthorn bark, glycerin,
ETC., as mixed In Adler-l-ka. ONE
SPOONFUL benefited me M
.STANTLY." Because Adlersi-kn
empties BOTH large and small h-
testine It relieves ANY CASE con
stipation, sour stomach or gas ed
prevents appendicitis. Il ~
QUICKEST action Of anything W.
ever sold. Jas. c. Page, -drugEitt s
Ne. 4
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
Prefers ChamberIain's

"In the course of a conversation
with Chamberlain Medicine Co.'s re-
preventative today, we had occasion
to discuss in a general way the merits
of their different preparations. At
his suggestion ! take pleasure in ex-
pressing my estimation Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. have q fam
lily of six children and have used this
remedy in my home for years. con-
slider It the only cough remedy on the
market, as have tried nearly oil
kinds. Earl c. Ross, Publisher
Hamilton County Republican-News,
Syracuse, Kas.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

C. z. Baker, Jr., is now working for
the Southwestern Missouri Electric
Railroad company. Mr.. Baker says
that they will start the construction
of camp at st. Louis, Okla, in pre-
paratory to the grading that is to be
done between Baxter Springs and
Picher for the trolley line extension
to the latter place.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The funeral Of Miss Maize Buclxner
was-held in the Lowell church this az
ternoon at 2 o'clock and the burial
took place in the Lowell cemetery.
Miss Buckner died at Senaca;- Mo-,
last Sunday and her body was brought
to Baxter Springs for embalming.
She is survived by her mother, living
ut Senaca.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Sharps and Flats Music Club
met at the home of Miss Mildred Pop
plewen on Friday afternoon. The
class studied the Beginning Of Music,
and the Influence Of the Early Church
on Music. Refreshments were served
to Greta Hooker, Hazel Love, Colenne
Treece, Edith Campbell, Edna Mae
Swinney and Faye johnson.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Jas. X. Kidd, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W.
Grantham were entertained at the
Conner hotel in Joplin, this afternoon
by Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Pratt and to-
night they all will attend the annual
Elk show in Webb City.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Phillips, Of
Springfield, Mo-, have moved in the
new H. H. Halsell building on Mill
tary street, south of the Ford Service
Station. Mr.. Phillips is one of the
proprietors of the Evereat Cafe.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Apple, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. o. Goodwin; Mr.. and Mrs. w.
o. Goodwin; Mr.. and Mrs. Merton
GoOdeagle; Mr.. and Mrs. w. COvey;
and Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Jones took
in the show last night at Joplin.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Willard enter
tanned at a prcttily appointed dinner
party Wednesday evining. Covers
were laid for Misses Eva Treece, Leila
Simmons, Gladys Riseling, Roberta
Allen Willard and Messrs. Walter
Hartley, Porter ClarkJr., Alva Har-
rim. Victor Allen Willard and Fhe
host and hostess. After dinner the
evening was pleasantly spent in So
cisl conversation and music.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Hannah return
ed last night from Kansas City where
City where they have been attending
convention of hardware and imple-
ment men. Mr.. Hannah reports a
big meeting.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Christian Aid Society met at
the church yesterday afternoon with
a good ATTENDANCE. The comforts were
finished during the afternoon. The
next meeting viii be Wednesday,
January 90, at the church.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

William Hugo, who has been en-
ployed at the Cash dry goods store
since it opened, left for St. Louis
Wednesday to join the navy. Mr..
Hugo's home is at Ash Grove, Mo. He
is succeeded in the store by Mr.. Beck
Of Springfield, No.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Gilman return
ed home this morning from Kansas
they spent the week attending the
the Retail Implement and Hardware
Convention.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Are you interested in seeing Baxter
Springs progress-then go and regis
ter so that you can vote at the spec
ial water works and city manager
elections.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Long, accom-
panied by Miss Mabel Ruth Browne
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Pfremmer
saw the musical comedy Chinn Chinn
at Joplin last night.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Those Miamians sure are funny
people. Sol Mason was down to Mi
aini yesterday and a party there
wanted OF know what his Red Cross
button meant. He asked Sol if that
was a quarantine badge.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Boys and girls clubs in northern
and western States pl dyed for war
service in gardening, canning, poultry
raising, and other emergency enter
prises have more than 100000 mem
bcrs.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Leader mercantile company is
having a special sale on shoes. Here
is your chance to get a new pair Of
shoes and at the some time save mon
ey.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Corporal James Armstrong Of Com
pany H of Camp Funston, is in Bax-
ter visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E,lymond Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson's other son, EdymOnd john
son, is also spending his furlough in
Baxter, coming from Fort Sill, Okla.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Combs d. Logan, who is in the am
bulance service at 1T. Sill, recently
visited home folks, Mr. and Mrs. j,
Wilbur Logan and tn, family of this
city.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Covey and Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Jones were among
the Baxter people who attended the
show "Chinn- Chinn" in Joplin Thurs
day night.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Goodeagle and
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Apple were
among the Baxterites to see Chinn
Chinn at the New Joplin theatre last
night.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

(From Saturdays Daily
w. w. Campbell returned home
Saturday from Carteville, No., where
he had spent few days with friends.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Clarence Harrington Of this city
and Miss Lora Bryant of Galena took
in the Elk show in Webb City last
night.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

ROLAND Romack went to Katy, Tex.
with his sister. He is expected to re-
turn to Baxter Springs the first Of
February.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Price of Joplin
came to Baxter Springs last evening
Mrs. Price will take care of her broth
er, John /. Cooper, who is very sick.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The manufacture and consumption
of pastry regarded as a luxury in
France has been entirely suppressed,
except on Sundays and holidays.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

King Heiskell, who attended the
Western Implement builders cOnven-
tion, with ]. H. Hannah, returned to
Baxter Springs yesterday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

William Hayes, who has been clerk
ing in the Cash Store, left Tuesday
night for Springfield where he will
enlist in the navy.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The best way to prevent loss frbm
fire is to insure your property with
Logan Security Company, Baxter
Springs.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mrs. Leo Treece has been in Bax-
ter this week from Treece, Kansas,
visiting at the home of ]. o. Treece
and Charles Smith.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Those attending "Chinn-C -Chinn" at
the New Joplin Theatre yesterday
afternoon were Mrs. Jno. Griffard,
Mrs. Wesley Smith, Miss Grace Per-
kins, Mrs. James Cole, III; Mrs. Chas.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Clyde Wade came home yesterday
from Camp Funston for several days
.'urlough.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mrs. l.. 3. Harmon, who has been
visiting at the home of Mrs. Doty, re-
turned to her home in Dennison, Tex.r
Thursday morning.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

B. II. Kcn;p has moved to Baxter
from Springfield. He has accepted a
position as salesman in the Cash
Store.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mont Wingfield and W. N. Arbuth-
not will leave tonight for Webb City
where they will attend the Elks show:
"IVho Do You Love?"
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

J.R.Dunegan and family of Wichita,
Kan, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
l.ungren and family of this city.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Hyer's little grand
daughter is i'll at their home in the
north part Of town.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. X. Brown and Miss
Verna Canaday attended the show in
Joplin last night and Mr.. Brown went
from Joplin to Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Pearl Market, opposite The
Citizen office, has special banana
sale on tonight, 10 cents a dozen.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Morris Opperman returned to Camp
Funston today after n visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Opper-
man, here.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

George C. Hench left this afternoon
for Carthage, NO., to spend the week
end with his family.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Miss Mabel Morgan of Webb City,
is the weekend guest of her sister,
Mrs. Pearl M. Stone of this city.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Jack Grashman and w. G. McGhie
of Columbus were in Baxter Springs
yesterday.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

]. o. Treece and Leo Treece return
ed from Saltwater, Okla, Thursday
night where they had been on busi-
ness.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Wallace Patterson of Tulsa, Okla,
was in Baxter Springs today on bus
mess.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Navy knitting unit will meet
Monday, January 81, with Mrs. r. c.
Wear. t.EN
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. o. Treece and the
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Treece
were in Joplin today.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

The Priscilla Art Club meets with
Mrs. G. w. Burnett Friday, January
Il, 1918.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Covey and
party drove to Joplin last night to
see Chinn Chinn.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mesdames Enoch Perkins, o. s.
Brinton and D. d. Muir were Joplin
visitors today.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mrs. L. II. Harmon left today for
her home in Dennison, Tex, after an
extended visit here with relatives.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Ira Perkins of Galena was a dinner
guest today of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Perkins.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

During the recent cold spell it took
q family in Galena one hour and
twenty minutes to boil potatoes.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Ed Byram will leave for Muskogee,
Okla, this evening to look after his
oil interests there.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

smith, Mrs. Leo. Treece, Eva Treece,
Mr.. and Mrs. Grantham and Mr..
Kidd.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mrs. Ira Miller and Attorney r. c.
Biffle spent Friday in Miami on bus
mess.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

DIR. W. r. Scott of Baxter Springs
is in Deming, N. NJ.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

J.O. Treece and son, Lee. o. Treece,
left Wednesday for Stillwell, Okla,
OH business.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

(From Fridays Daily
Mrs. L. M. Perkins was a Joplin
visitor today.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Mrs. W. H. Stanfleld is on the sick
list.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Miss Mabel Rummel is on the sick
list this week.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Ira C. Perkins Of Galena, was O
Baxter visitor today.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

(FrOm Thursdays Daily
Cable rates have been reduced be-
tween North and South America.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

John Davenport is now employed
by the Kettler-Hooper furniture Co.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

George Goodwin is home from the
Rolla School of Mines at Rolla, Mo.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

T. NJ. Puckett spent Sunday in Ga
lena.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-21
ARMY PROJECTS
TO Be PRoBED
Secretary Baker Orders In
vestigation of Matters in
Chicago District.

Secretary of War Baker yesterday
ordered thorough investigation by a
board of high officers of the War De-
partment Of the several controversies
relating to army matters in the Chi
cago district. These questions include
the Speedway and Fort SheridaA Hos
pital projects, contract cancellations.
suspension of work on verbal or otne-
agreemen with compensation there
for, and unpaid wounded soldiers. No
decision will be reached in any Case
until the board makes its report.
Maj. Gen. John L. Chamberlain. In
spector General of the Army; heads
the board. which includes Maj. Gen.
Merritt W. ireland, Surgeon General;
Brig. Gen. Richard c. Marshall, chief
of the Army Construction Division,
Maj. Louis w. Stotesbury, of the In
spector Generals Department, and
Maj "A. E. STROBE. of the Judge Ad-
vocate Generals Office.
Mai Stotesbury was referee in the
case of the Speedway Hospital. The
present attitude of the Surgeon Gen.
erals Department is that while there
was a verbal contract for this project,
notice was given when the armistice
was signed that the hospital would
not be needed, and that was the end
of it."
Charges that the government hospi-
tai at Fort Sheridan was being bull.
improperly. and the clam that the
Speedway offers a Ear peter site, will
be thoroughly gone into by the Army
Board on inquiry. Whether the gov.
ernment win abandon the Fort Sheri-
can project and acquire the Speedway
site will be determined by the conclu-
sions Of the board.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-21
Mccormick and Baruch
Summoned by Wilson;
Sail Early Next Week

The Cabled summons OF President
Wilson to Bernard NJ Baruch. chair
man of the War Industries Board. and
Vance Mccormick. chairman OF the
War Trade Board. TO join him is ~
Earded here as inS.cating the i'm
Tortance tina. the allegation Ct raw
materials and the problem OF open
markets Is assuming at the Peace
conference.
Previously warned that they might
be summoned. both mea were ready
AMI expect 10 sail early neNt week
both are authorities on raw materials.
and in addition Mr. Baruch is IA
miliar with all the industrial necessI-
ties Of America. while in Mr.. McCor-
mick's hands has been the handling
OF the blockade and tie embargo. the
two instruments which haNs controlleu
the flow of supplies from tins country
a1d directed it to the dC>cd destina-
ton.
Tire Presidents ADVISERS had told
him before he left that fros access by
every nation to the raw materials IL
needed for the operation Ct its irdus-
tries must be assuUed by any aprca-
ment for peace II It were 70 be aerus-
nent and that so surely as thu was
not assured another war would follow.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-21
Thousands of Letters.
Many from Children,
Reach President Daily

Paris. Dec. 2O.-Thousands OF let
ters. many OF them from children.
are received daily by President Will
son. Hundreds OF presents also are
pouring in on him. including dolls.
carved wood sets. countless German
helmets and other trophies. rom
French soldiers.
Today Mr.. Wilson received a let
ter from a little Spanish boy in
Madrid. The boy said he had heard
the President came TO Europe to
bring Christmas presents to all the
children. He added he wished the
President would not forget him and
the other children OF Madrid.
Mr.. Wilson sent the bog a per-
sonal letter saying he felt sure
this Christmas would be a happy
one for all because Of peace. but
that the President did not have
enough money to buy Christmas
presents for all the little children
Of Europe. Mr.. Wilson added, g. he
could. he would be only too happy
to do so.
The President is making IL a point
to answer every letter received. The
food of mail keeps half a dozen
stenogrsphers busy. An odd fes-
ture is that the Presidents mail
includes letters from children not
in the allied countries, but in Hol-
land. Switzerland, Spain and other
neutrals as well All are OF the
friendliest character.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-21
JAILED FOR U, S.
ACTRESS DEATH
Chinaman's Scotch Wife
Sentenced to Five Years
Hard Labor.

London, Dec. 9O.-Adele Ping. pretty
Scotch wife of a Chinaman, was SEN
fenced to five years hard labor today
I'm connection with the inquest into
the death of ''Billie" Carlton, the
young American actress, found dead
of narcotic poisoning in her Savoy
Courts apartment
Mrs. Ping was pictured by witnesses
at the inquest as the high priestess
of unholy rites" alleged to have taken
place in Miss Cartons fat previous
to the death of the actress.
Testimony was adduced showing
that men in pajamas and women in
chiffon night dresses squatted In a
circle in the Carlton fiat, while in the
center the Chinaman's white wife en-
tertained the party with Oriental
dances
Opium was consumed during these
rites" the testimony showed.