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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
RUSHING WORK on
THE PEACE PACT
Delegates Recognize the Need
Of Getting it in Shape
LEAGUE PLANS ARE READY
Members OF The Conference Show
Anxious Desire To Secure Prac-
tical Results Before President
Wilson Leaves For Home.

Paris.-A feverish haste is marking
the proceedings OF the peace delegates
IN the few days remaining before the
return of President Wilson to the
United States. The most difficult
problems relate to the new boundaries
% be created and which have aroused
he aspirations of many nations. espe-
cialy the little ones for the territory
of their neighbors.
The President has definitely post
poned his trip to Belgium, although
he Belgians greatly desired that he
personally inspect their ruined coun-
Try and industries and be convinced
If the justice of their claim for rep
aration. The French also would have
oeen glad If the President not only,
could have been able to so to Bel
GUM, but If he could have continued
his visits to devastated France. The
French feeling in this matter has
oeen voiced by Captain Andre Tar
lieu in his declaration that the Ger
nan blockade should be continued in
definitely.
More important demands, however,
have required the Presidents con-
.inued presence in Paris. 1t is re-
garded as necessary that the associ-
ated powers shall present solid front
when the delegates Of the Central
powers are admitted into the confer
ence. If they do not present a solid
'front.' 1t is felt in some quarters, the
enemy defeated On the field might
succeed by cunning and intrigue in
causing dissention among the asso-
;iated powers and in getting better
terms for themselves by offering tempt
Ing alliances. The main efforts of
he conference leaders, therefore, are
being directed toward the consolida-
ton of their own forces and in gain
ing adhesion to the fundamental prin-
;iples which are to govern the future
regulations of States.
A great deal has been done to settle
the various territorial disputes by me-
1iation and in endeavoring to have
such disputes submitted to the Society
Of Nations when it is organized. a
aotable success in this direction has
been in the conflict between Italy and
Jugo Slavia over territory. in the east
ern Adriatic.
AS these difficulties are overcome,
however, others appear in the shape
If demands by some elements for the
imposition of harsher terms on Ger
many than are contained in the pres
emit armistice agreement, not only for
the present, but also for the distant
future. Some of these proposals are
that Germany should be kept blockad-
I'D indefinitely, even after the SIGNING
Of the final peace treaty, in order to
permit France and Belgium to rehabili-
tate their injured industries SO as to
be able to compete with Germany in
The worlds markets. The question has
been raised, however, if they NAV
not be regarded as irreconcilable with
that part of the primary peace plan in
which it Is declared that no economic
discrimination shall be permitted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
FOR SPECIAL ARMY TRAINING.
Baker Asks Congress- To Approve
Technical Study Plan.

Washington Secretary Baker sub
mitted to Congress legislation to be
included in the new Military Appro-
prat.on bin masking it possible for
the War Department to employ and
train men for techaieal positions in is
various bureaus and special services.
BY the terms OF the provisions two
per cent. of the officers of bureau
might be sent to college or commercial
institutions, at home or abroad, at the
departments expense to specialize in
these subjects, while another would
permit various special services of the
army to obtain services of prominent
technical men, az instructors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
Six Billion Dollar War Revenue
Measure Complete
FINAL ACTION TO COME SOON
Bulk OF Revenues Shall Be Secured
From Incomes, Corporate And
Individual, And War
Excess Profits.

Washington gixlbillion-doilar
war Revenue Bill, the greatest tax
measure in the history of the world,
was formally presented in the House.
1t has been six months in the making:
had been passed once by the House,
and had been revised twice to meet
the transitions from war to peace and
from s'wet" to "dry" nation.
Representative Kitchin, the Demo
cratic leader, expects the House to
approve the measure to by
Senate and House-before adjourn
ment Saturday night, and Senator
Simmons, chairman of the Senate
Finance Committee, will present 1t in
the Senate as soon as the House
has acted. Approval of the bill by
both houses In the form in which 1t
was reported by the conferees is con-
Adently expected by leaders OF both
parties.
The completed measure will not be
cent to France unless the Presidents
departure for home is delayed well
beyond the date now set for his sail
ing. The President is expected to sign
che bill soon after his arrival here.
In the meantime the internal revenue
bureau is proceeding with prepara-
tons for collecting 1918 taxes on the
basis of the schedules as contained In
the measure reported by the con-
eerees.
Considerable dissatisfaction with
several conference provisions was evi-
dent at the Capitol after copies of the
anal draft had been distributed, but
leaders generally predicted the ulti-
mate enactment of the conferees' re-
port Some debate in the Senate was
forecast, but this was not expected to
bong delay final approval.
About onethird of this years esti-
mated federal expenses is provided in
the bill, which, unifor1nally following
The original House plan and the peace
time notifications of the Senate, pro-
vides that the bulk of revenues shall
be secured from incomes, corporate
and individual, and war excess profits.
Large revenues also are expected from
Intoxicating beverages until July /,
when prohibition legislation becomes
effective.
Estimates of the exact revenue re-
turns in prospect vary. Unofficial esti-
mates published today placed the yield
ct about $6.0S6, 100000 this year and
$4,150 100000 in 1920. Estimates pre-
Uared by committee, and Treasury ex-
perts indicating prospective returns
this year Of about 5000, 600, 900, com
pared with about $4,370,0c0, 900 from
existing tax laws, will be made public
tomorrow by Representative KMchin.
The $6,O7O,000,080 for this year is
based on prospective taxes for the
fiscal year ending July / next. includ-
Ing six months revenues from intoxi-
Cants. Returns for the present cal
endar year are estimated by the ex-
perts at about $5,78S, 100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
SEES PAN-AMER lcAN NATION.
Bolivian Minister Predicts One Great
Confederation.

Washington.-Su Suggestion that the
sphere OF action OF the RarsAmerican
Union be extended to the sett'eae mt
q boundary and other disputes be-
tween nations of the Americans is
made BY Senior Don Ignacio Calderon,
Bolivian Minister to the United Statos.
in pamphlet published by the Unit
ed States Government.
Prediction, is made by the Minister
that the day will come when the
American republics, instead of quar-
reling about boundaries, will abolish
them and from one treat confederation
based on the ideals that awaken in
our soul the love of liberty, justice
and peace, and of whatever is geHer-
Gus, beautiful and divine"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
SOLDIERS TO HONOR 7. r.
Bill introduced To Make Roosevert's
Birthday Holiday.

Washington American soldiers
abroad, as well as those in military
camps in this country will join in the
memorial exercises for Theodore
Roosevelt SUNDAY, the date fixed by
Congress for the ceremonies. Secre-
tary Baker, in letter to Representa-
tive Mccormick, said he had cabled
General Pershing asking that general
orders be issued fer Observance of the
day by the army in Europe.
The birthday OF Theodore Roosevelt,
October 81, would be set aside as a
national holiday BY a hii' int~oarced
by Representative Edmonds, of Penn
sylvania.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
CHILD TORTURE ALLEGED.
Head OF orphanaae In Georgia Is
Deemed OF Uasound Mind.

Marietta, Ga-That Mrs. Naomi
Campbell, founder Of the undenom-
national orphanage, who is held in
jail here awaiting trial On charges of
subject;ng child inmates Of the insti-
.uticn to inhlpman treatment is not CT
sound mind. was the declaration made
by Sheriff w. z. Swanson. Children,
ranging in age from 2 to 1G years. tod
stories of being forced by Mrs. Camp
he'll to torture babies of 2 and years
and of being beaten numerically and
saving red pepper and turpentine
rubbed into the raw flesh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
BRITISH EMBARGO MODIFIED.
American Boot And Shoe Dealers
Given Equal Chance.

London.-At a conference between
British manufacturers, British import
ers and representative of American
shoe manufacturers, an agreement was
reached by which American and Brit
fish firm dealing in boots and shoes can
etart competition on an equal basis.
Details will be arranged later. The
conference was arranged by the Amer
team Chamber of Commerce in London
to discuss the new import restrictions
OF the British Government.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
PRISONERS KILLED.
BY BAD TREATMENT
Starved and Overworked In
Camp at Friedrichsfelde
MANY DIED OF EXHAUSTION
When The Soldier Reached Fulham
Hospital He Was Extremely
Emaciated And Covered
With Vermin.

LOuEOn.-A VerQlCt, WHICH, dCCoi u
ing to the coroner, amounted to one
of granddaughter against German ON
Gals, was returned to Fulham In
quest in the case of Private Henry
Richard Roberts, aged 10, of the Che
shire Regiment, repatriated prisoner
of war, who died of starvation. He
was a native of Carnarvon. Roberts
was admitted to the Fulham Military
Hospital on December % last, and the
only official news they had of him was
that he came from the prison camp
at Friedrichsfelde. A nurse testified
that, upon arrival at the hospital,
Roberts was very weak, i'll and very
dirty. He told the nurse that he had
had a bath on board of the boat cross
ing to England. He was wearins pa
jamas and was wrapped in blankets,
which had been supplied to him on
the boat.
Major Charles Grey, who had seen
the soldier the morning after his adj
mission, stated that he was extremely
was just skin and bones; but was ra-
tioral at the time. He related that
he was taken prisoner on June 6,
1918, and had been retained behind
the German lines ever since, employed
in constructing railways. He had
been overworked and starved, also
that 10 men Of his company had been
killed by the hard work. He explained
that they had been employed carrying
heavy rails ON their shoulders, and
that a number of them had been SO
weak and exhausted from want of food
that they fell down while carrying
the rails, and were actually pinned
down BY the weight of them. They
were allowed to lie as they fell until
they died of exhaustion.
Capt Carnegie Dickson, pathologist
commissioner arrived at the hospital
to take Roberts statement he found
him too i'll and weak to speak. He
died on New Years Day. There was
no doubt that his death of tubercu-
losis was due to starvation and priva-
ton.
Captain Carnegie Dickson, patologist
at the hospital, who had made the post
norton examination, stated that the
body was more emaciated than he had
ever seen one in his Is years expert
ence. and that the man weighed only
104 pounds. He was verminous. Fat
was absent entirely from the tissues,
and the muscles were wasted. The
heart was only one-haf the normal
size. There was recent tuberculosis
on the lungs, death being due to rapid
and acute tuberculosis, which the wit.
ness attributed directly to, the priva-
ton and starvation of the past six
months.
The cornor contnasted the treatment
of prisoners of war in Britain with the
manner in which English prisoners
had been treated in Germany. 1t was
scandalous, he said, that a young man
should die in this way, and one would
not think it possible that one man
could serve another as this poor fellow
had been served.
The foreman of the coroner's jury,
after consultation with his colleagues,
said:
I'VE consider that it is case Of
willful murder by German officials"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
BANDITS HOLD UP BANK.
Masked Roberts Escape With $4,000;
Overlook 100000.

Wheeling. W. va--rhree masked
bandits held up the cashier and two
other employees of the Bank of Fulton,
near here, and escaped in a waiting
automobile with $4,000 in cash. More
than $100,000 in money and bonds was
overlooked by the robbers when they
booted the vault.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
ss KILLED IN BREMEN.

Paris.-A dispatch from Bremen an
nounces that during the lighting in
taaat city IS persons were killed and
several hundred wounded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
FIRST TO BE DECORATED IN U. S
Distinguished Service Cross Presented
Soldier In Hospital.

Soldier In Hospital.
Washington.-The first Distinguished
Service Cross to be presented in this
country to an enlisted man for gal
lantry overseas was worn by Corporal
Newell B. Davis, of Rochester, N. Y.
| Company. Twenty-eighth Infantry Of
the First Division, who received the
decoration at Walter Reed Hospital
where he IS recuperating from wounds.
General Pershing cited Davis for res
cuing wounded comrade at Cantignv
in tae face of machine gun fire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
MRS. ROOSEVELT SAILS.
She Will Visit Quentin's Grave In
France, Then Go To Italy.

New York.-Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt, widow of the former President,
was among. the pass on the
French liner Lorraine, which sailed
from here Wednesday. She will visit
the grave of her son. Lieutenant Quen-
tin Roosevelt, who was killed in an
airplane battle over the German lines,
and also plans to spend several weeks
with her sister, Miss Emily Carew,
who Is doing war work in Italy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
$500 MET VIOLENT DEATH.
27s tiomicides And 772 Suicides Ii
Gotham Last Year.

New York.-Approximately $500
persons met violent death in this city
last year, according to the annual re-
port of the chief medical examiner
just made public. There were 273
homicides and 772 suicides. slight
decrease compared with 1917.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
FARMER c. VT LOSE ON WHEAT
Cost To Consumer, However, To Be
Dictated BY Law.

Dictated BY Law.
Washington. - While the farmer
would be paid the $2.26 government
guarantee for the 1918 wheat crop, the
wheat would be sold to the consumer
a't a price to be dictated by the law
Of supply and demand, under legisla-
ton approved by the House Agricul-
ture Committee. The government
would lose the difference between the
purchase and sale prices.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-02-14
WILSON GETS DEGREES.
Representatives OF cracow And
Athens universitiea Confer Them.

Paris.-President Wilson received a
committee of the Society for the Pro-
lection of Polish Victims, who present
ed TO him manifesto expressing an,
probation of his good offices. He also
received delegations from the Univers
tiles of Craccw and Athens, who con
ferred upon him honorary degrees
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
NOTED FILM STAR
ATTRACTS CROWDS
Dolores CassineIIi Makes Ap.
pearances at Columbia.
Guest at Theaters.

Miss Dolores Cassinelli. the photo
attraction in Washington yesterday,
with no less than three personal ap-
pearances before capacity houses on
the stage Of Loew's Columbia Theater
during the afternoon and night, In ad-
dition to an F street shopping tour
and two theater box parties.
Miss Cassinelli was The guest OF
honor at q dinner at the Raleigh last
night, at which she was introduced to
the dramatic editors Of the Washing
ton newspapers and number of local
Aim officials. At the evening appear
ance at the Columbia, Miss Cassinelli
had as her guests Congressman F. H.
La Guardia, Gen. Emilio Guglielmotti,
military attache OF the italian EN-.
bassy, and others.
She reached Washington yesterday
morning and will remain over until
tonight. making three more personal
appearances at the Columbia today.
Among yesterdays festivities were
a box party at Keith's In the after
noon and another box party at night
at Polls, followed by a reception at
the Raleigh Hotel. at which Miss
.cassinelli met many professional
friends now in Washington. Among
those who attended were "Tot" Quail
ters and Katherine Murray, both ap-
bearing this week at B. F.. Keith's;
several Of the Passing Show" COM
amy. from Polls: Nils T. Granlund,
of the Loew offices; Mr.. and Mrs.
L. ]. Stutz, and local Aim men.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
SHIP BOARD MADE
FABULOUS PROFITS
Rosseter Says Government Net
ted $3.50, 900 on Single voy-
age of One Vessel.

Profits made by shipowners during
the war were fabulous and ''unbe-
lievable," John II. Rosseter, tormer
director of operations of the Shipping
Board, told the Senate Commerce
Committee in testimony made public
yesterday by Chair nan Jones. The
board realized enormous profits on
some ships, he said, but the earnings
OF privately owned vessels were even
greater.
One ship owned by a company with
which he had been connected. he said,
operating under the board as a cargo
carrier between San Francisco anc
Calcutta, earned in one voyage Of 10
days more than $500 900. This netted
the board, he said, approximately
s750.0o0 over the compensation al
lowed to owners and other expenses.
The Quistconck, first ship built at
Hog Island, on q voyage Of ninety
two days under arrangements with
the Italian government. earned $597.-
622, Mr.. Rosseter said. Net profits
were $461, ISL after taking care of
S37.s00 in depreciation and sIS,9OO in
interest.
These earnings, however. were ex-
ceptional, and every ship did not yield
such a profit, Mr.. Rosseter said. but
vessels under private management ex-
ceeded even these returns
Losses due to sinkings and other
causes amounted to about $27 900 OOo
the witness said, which was charged
against the boards insurance division
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
ERTIsEM MENT
You Can't Brush Or
Wash Out Dandruf

The only sure way to get rid OF
dandruff IL to dissolve It then you
destroy 1t entirely. To do this. get
about four ounces of ordinary liquid
arvon; apply 1t at night when retir-
ing; use enough to moisten the scalp
and rub It in gently with the finger
tips.
Do this tonight. and by morning,
most II not all. Of your dandrun will
be gone, and three or four more appli-
cations will completely dissolve and
entirely destroy every single sign and
trace OF 1t. no matter how much dan
drum you may have.
You will find. too. that all itching
and digging of the scalp will stop at
once. and your hair will be fuIy, lus-
trous, glossy. silky and soft, and look
and feel hundred times better.
You can get liquid arvon at any
drug store. It is inexpensive and
never fails to do the work.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12
BILLS WOULD RESTRICT
ACTIVITIES OF ALIENS

Two bills aimed at aliens were Of
fered in the House yesterday by Con-
gressman Frank Clark. OF Florida
One measure would forbid man
doing business in the District OF CO.
lumbia who has not takenNout his first
naturalization papers.
The other Clark bill would declare
unmailable any foreign language
newspaper. magazine, or periodical.
This rather drastic measure would
mean that millions Of persons In this
country would be cut off from com.
munication with the outside world
since they are unable to read publica-
tions printed In English.
1t is said that the bill would not
prevent members Of foreign diplo-
matte corps here from receiving pa
pers from their native lands, since
pouches bearing their mail are not
censored
The Washington times., 1919-12-12

Young Mems and Conservative Suits; neat
popula- colorings-Single and Double-breast-
ed; belt all around.
Overcoats-Form- fitting, Double-breasted
and Ulsters-and Ulsterettes-Venetian woke
plain and belted.
The Washington times., 1919-12-12

Good Fellows! Send your names,
telling how many Children you VIII
be Santa to, to The Times, Good FeI
low Department.
The Monticellonian., 1919-08-29
HEAVY MEAT EATERS
HAVE SLOW KIDNEYS
Eat less meat if you feel Backaehy or
have bladder trouble-Taks
glass of Salts

No man or woman who eats meat rer1i.
larry can make q mistake by flushing the
kidneys occasionally, says well-known
authority. Meat forms uric acid which
excites the kidneys, they become over
worked from the strain, get sluggish and
fail to filter the waste and poisons from
the blood, then we get sick. Nearly all
rheumatism, headaches, liver trouble,
nervousness, dizziness, sleeplessness and
urinary disorders come from sluggish
kidneys.
The moment you feel dull ache in the
kidneys OF your back hurts or if the
urine IS cloudy, offensive, full of sedi-
ment, irregular of passage or attended by
sensation OF scalding, stop eating meat
and get shout i9ur ounces OF Jad
Salts from any pharmacy take
tablespoonful in glass of water before
breakfast and in a few days your kidneys
will act fine. This famous salts is made
from the acid OF grapes and lemon juice,
combined with lithia, and has been used
for generations TO flush and stimulate
the kidneys. also to neutraiize the acids
in urine so it no longer causes irritation,
thus ending bladder weakness
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
injure; makes a delightful efferveseent
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep the
kidneys clean and active and the blood
pure, thereby avoiding serious kidney
complications.
The Monticellonian., 1919-08-29
HOME TALENT PLAY TO
BE GIVEN AT THE
A-MUSE-U SEPTEMBER 5.

Next Friday evening the peo-
pie of Monticello will have the
opportunity to witness an I'M
usual exhibition of dramatic skill
when THE Romance of Tin Can
Alley is presented by an all-star
east at the A-Muse= 9.
The brief introduction given
below to each of the cast can not
fail to arouse interest.
PLAYERS:
Miss Esther Morelands, one Of
the "Aristocracy"-Played by
Thelma Porter, who has studied
expression for two years in
Crescent College under able in
structors, and who has appeared
a number of times in local pro
auctions
Dearie Lane, a founding who
aspired to be a great actress,
played by Dot Harris, two years
a Dramatic student of Ward
belmont:
Bobs Connerly, an ambitious
young waiter, played by VIM.
Courtney, who has himself
written and produced a play of
note, and who has appeared
frequently in theatrical connec-
ton.
Sir Caddington Browne, an
English dude, played by Elvin
Dishongh, who has appeared in
local theatricals.
Anton Dvreck, Polish COM
poser, played by w. E. Spencer.
! Special music is introduced in
the play, unusual lighting effects
have been arranged.
Lobby display of players on
Exhibition at the A-Muse-U
Play presented Friday, Sep
TENDER 5.
The Monticellonian., 1919-08-29
TO THE COLORED
FARMERS OF
WREN COUNTY

The unusual season which we
have had during the spring ana
summer has kept many of the
farmers from having summer
gardens. The fall rains have be.
gun and most of you have COM
pleted the work in your cotton
and corn fields. | want to URGE
upon every family to turn theiY
attention TO their gardens now.
Clean them off. Do not pillow
under too much decayed veg
etable matter at this season.
Plow and prepare the seed bed
well and plant a good variety Of
vegetables for fall and winter
use. Plant turnips, mustard,
rape, beans and cabbage. Plant
plenty of green's. Be sure and
repair the garden fence while
you have time.
Yours very truly,
WILLIAM HARRIS
Demonstration Agent.