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New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Latest Reply to Allies
While Conciliatory Seeks
to Disclaim Scapa Flow
Act, r orts Say
No Reference to u. S.
Experts Urged to Fix In
demnity Tonnage; Guilty
Officers Are Shielded

BERLIN. Dec. 12.-While nothing has
been given out relative to the contents
of the German reply to the late notes
Of the Supreme Council at Versailles
demanding Germany sign the peace
treaty, it is limited that the general
tenor of the reply reciprocates the con-
ciliatory tone of the last communica-
ton from the Entente.
Reports state the reply renews the
governments disclaimer of responsible
ity for the sinking of interned German
warshps at Scapa Flow and sets forth
exceptions 10 the Supreme Councils in
sistence upon compensation for the
scuttled vessels. 1t is said to claim
that the Objectionable passage from the
letter from Admiral Won Trotha, head
Of the German Admiralty, to Admiral
Won Reuther. commander of the Ger
man ships, was not translated properly
and that it was "out of context with
the rest of the letter"
On the proposition that Germany sign
the protocol to the peace treaty and
permit the issue involving the selection
OF indemnity tonnage to be adjusted
later it is reported the note pro-
poses that the latter be forthwith sub
mitted to body of experts. This stand
is taken because of the Importance of
the matter to German harbor facil-
,ities. 1t is hoped to obtain con-
cession on the Scapa Flow issue and
il is believed the notes indicates
measure of yielding on this point.
Reports declare there are no intima-
tons in the German reply that the
Berlin government has taken a posi-
tion that failure to ratfy the treaty
by the United States has created an
altered situation, and it is limited, it
is said, that treaty action by the United
States Senate is purely internal
American affair that does not absolve
the other powers from the obligation
OF exchanging ratifcations.
Belief is expressed here that the
reply attempts to temporize in an effort
to obtain a modification of the demand
for indemnity for vessels sunk at Scapa
Flow. 1t is said also that the reply
seeks to persuade the Entente that
demands for the extradition of German
officers and men accused of violation Of
the laws of war are fraught with Sc
rlous internal aspects.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Airplane Fall in
England Fatal to
G.. F. Rand, Banker
New York Financier Had
Offered France 500, 600
for Monument to Heroes
of Regiment at Verdun

LONDON, Dec. 12-George F. Rand,
president of the Marine National Bank
of Buffalo, N. Y, fell from an airplane
near Catenhan, Surrey, yesterday and
was instantly killed. Reports received
soon after the accident gave his name
correctly, but it was not until early
to-day that Mr.. Rand's home address
was ascertained.
Lieutenant Bradley, who was plotting
the machine, was injured seriously in
the accident, which occurred when the
machine became unmanageable when
about to land.
Mr.. Rand had been in Europe for
several weeks on business and flew
from London to Paris December 8,
having postponed his flight one day
on account of unfavorable weather con-
ditions. On that occasion he told his
friends he did not intend taking any
chances.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Mr.. Rand Well Knoun as
Banker in Western ". Y.

BUFFALO, Dec. 12.-George F. Rand
was chief executive and chairman of
the board of directors of the Marine
Trust Company, until recently the Ma
rine National Bank, one of the oldest
and largest banking. institutions in
western New York. He left here No
vember Is for England and France and
had intended to return by way of
Southampton and New York on Decem-
ber 16: 1t was his first trip abroad
since 1914.
Mr.. Rand began his career as clerk
in bank in Tonawanda, N. Y, and
at the age of thirty three was made
president of the Columbia National
Bank of Buffalo. In 1918, when the
Columbia National was merged with
the Marine National Bank, Mr.. Rand
was made "chief executive and chair
man." preferring this title to that Of
president.
Mr.. Rand was fifty-three years old.
President Lascelles of the Marine
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Tells. Army Court That He
Never Saw Officer Force
Prisoners to Admit Guilt
at the Point of a Pistol
Other Witnesses Bitter
Repeat Stories of Blows,
Abuse and of Medical Aid
Denied i'm LIE Mans Camp

Arthur R. Graham, a bank clerk of
Sioux City, Iowa, testifying at Gov
ernor's Island yesterday at the general
court martial of Captain Karl W.
Deter, who is charged with allc1ed
brutal treatment of military prisoners
at LIE Mans. France, told the court that
ne nao never seen man sign a state
menc OF confession at the point of a
gun and that he had never seen
Captain Deter level a pistol at a
prisoner while questioning him. He
also sald that the captain never wore
pistol oelt and pistol in his presence
and that he did not re..4omber his az :
perlor omcer carrying blackjack
Graham, who was q clerk in the ot1co
where much of the alleged brutal;tv
charged to Captain Deter is said to
nave taken place, was put on the stand
by the prosecution. He made the state
ments, which contradicted much of the
testimony given by previous witnesses.
upon cross-examination by Lieutenant
Heffernan, counsel for Captain Deter.
Epithets No Excuse
ObJecting to question by Lieutenant
heHernan regarding the military atti-
tude of Clarence H. Lacey and Fred
M. Yates toward Captain Deter. Ma;or
William +. Kelly, the judge advocate.
said:
Had they called him all the names
in the category of acrimonious vitu-
peration the Law says that he had
no right to hit them"
Major Kelly's objection was not
sustained by the court and Graham
admitted that both Yates and Lacey
were disrespectful and showed con-
temptuous attitude toward Captain
Detzer. Graham testified that he saw
Captain Detzer slap Yates in the fac
and say; "How | love you;" that
OF having been beaten; that he saw
Sergeant Hoyt hit Private George
Williams in the stomach and swear at
him.
"Was it not the policy of the COM
Pany to feed prisoners? Lieutenant
Heffernan asked.
Yes, it was" Graham replied.
Graham told of hearing Captain Det-
ger tell the men of the 3O8th M P.
Company not to use blackjacks or guns
except in selfdefense. Hoyt was pres
ent, he said.
Would you say Captain DETER was
cruel toward the prisoners" asked
Captain Detzer's counsel.
Not Cruel Personally
No, ne was not cruel himself, per-
sonally," the witness said.
Replying to question of the judge
with the Saith Division, said that Cap
tain Deter did instruct prisoners that
they did not have to answer questions.
as all information would be used
against them.
Private Fred M. Yates, who is serv-
ing two-year sentence at Fort Jay
for drawing a revolver on Captain
Deter, was the first witness yesterday.
Yates testified that Captain Deter
slapped him in the face and called him
names and that Sergeant Madden
punched him in the face. He also
testified that he was forced to stand
at attention for a day, FIVE minutes up
and Ave minutes down. Yates declared
that he had been forced at the point
Of Captain Detzer's revolver to sign a
false confession Of theft, that he was
ordered to camp for solitary confne-
ment and his hands were bound so
tightly that the ropes "cut to the
quick"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Americans in Paris
Shocked by accident

PARIS, Dec. IL. The American
colony here was shocked to learn to-
day Of the death of George F. Rand,
the Buffalo banker. One of the last
acts of Mr.. Rand before leaving Paris
was to call upon Premier Clemenceau
with Ambassador Wallace and make
an offer of 100000 francs for monu-
ment to commemorate the burial OF
battalion of French soldiers who
were overwhelmed in trench at
Verdun during the heroic defense of
that fortress.
The Premier was deeply touched by
the offer and accepted it in the name
Of the French army.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
MARRIAGES

ExANDRE-PILE-On Dec. II. Helene
G. Pile (Jones) to Jerome Alexandra at
the Church Of Our Lady of Solace. Sea
Gate. New York
FULLER-McCORD-O Wednesday. Dec.
~, at the residence of DR.. and Mrs ]. G.
Gehring, Bethel. Me, William Fuller to
adelaide Paterson McCord, both of New
York.
MAKAY-GUINARD-M and Mrs. Alexan-
der Guinard announce the marriage Of
their daughter, Leila Marguerite. to VIII
lam D. Makay. on Dec. 10. at Church of
Stephen Wallis. of 32O West Eiohtv-n;nth
st.. New York City. announce the marriage
OF their daughter, Muriel Griffiths, to
Robert Milton Stevenson. on Wednesday.
Dec. 10. 1919
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Hebberd's Charge Denied
Sophie I. Loeb Says Her Own
Secretary Did Work

Sophie Irene Loeb, president of the
Child Welfare Board, with Offices in
the City Hall, said yesterday that Rob-
ert w. Hebberd, executive secretary of
the board, dismissed by Miss Loeb, was
in error in saying that Anna Tunick,
an employee of the board, did private
work for her.
"There is absolutely no truth in Mr..
Hebberd's charge that Miss Tunick did
private work for me-" said Miss Loeb.
"All the private work done for me was
performed by my own secretary.
Charges were pending against him for
two months, and he said if the charges
were withdrawn he would resign, but
after the charges were withdrawn he
did not resign"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Obituary
JACOB c. STAMLER

Jacob Cruger Stamler. seventy nine,
veteran of the Civil War, died Thurs
day at his home, los West 13Oth Street,
after a long illness. Mr.. Stamler was
born IN New York City.
Upon the outbreak of the Civil War
list Regiment, National Guard Infantry
Volunteers, of this state. At the Bat
tie of Bull Run, he was struck by
fragments Of an exploded shell and
wounded severely. Mr.. Stamler was
taken prisoner and spent more than a
year in Southern military prisons. He
leaves his widow, son and a daughter.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Hart's Bequests Paid
Litigation Ends and Village Gro.
nies Get $4,000 Estate

MOUNT VERNON, N. Y, Dec. 12.-
Old friends of the late Lemuel M.
Hart, of Hartsdale, named as bene-
fciaries in mis- will, over which there
has been legal battle for the last
four years, received their bequests this
week, it was learned here to-day.
A large part Of the $4,000 estate
of the dead man goes to his cronies.
Among the heirs are the village black
smith, the barber, the postmaster and
others who receive under the terms
of the will amounts ranging from 81 900
to $4,000. Hart's housekeeper receives
the old home, worth about $24,OO0
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Germany Said to Back
Soviet to Win Russia
1udenitch Aid Declares Berlin
Aims to Recoup War Losses
by New Intrigue

General A. N. Dobrjansky, one of
General Yudenitch's lieutenants in the
recent drive on Petrograd, who ar
rived in this country last week, as
serted yesterday that Germany is now
playing double game in Russia and
in the Baltic provinces with the pur-
pose of gaining control of Russia's re-
sources, rehabilitating herself, renew
ing the war and depriving the Allies of
the fruits of their victory. General
Dobrjansky said that he came to this
country to lay the situation before the
State Department.
The general explained that while
massing troops in Courland, ostensibly
to protect herself from the menace Of
bolshevism, Germany is actively aid
Ing the Bolsheviki, while German Of
vik general staff. According to General
Dobrjansky, German officers were
among those killed by Yudenitch's
troops in their advance on .Petrograd
while pursuing their intrigues, Gem
efal Dobrjonsky explained the Ger
mans are sending thousands Of men
1ito the Baltic provinces and into Rus
sla Tor colonization and are holding
out an sorts Of bright promises to
emlgrants. Fearing the rapidly
awakening national conscience of the
Eussian people. the general added. the
1ermans are tanning Bolsheyism
Within Russia and are giving active
support to the Lenine government.
Hermany's aim, the general explained.
IS to keep Russia weak and dismem-
!Dered, SO that she can better control
''s economic and material resources.
Inese facts ought to suffice to
upen the eyes OF the Entente to Ger
conclusion. "Only by carrying out
our plans, with the economic and fnan-
cial support of the Allies, can Russia
five peace to the world and enable IL
20 reap the fruits Of victory over Ger
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Must Go to Matteawan

RIVERHEAD, L. L., Dec 12-George
M. Smith, of Shelter Island, who held
up Miss Belle Dickerson and threatened
to kill her unless she induced her
father, Frank Dickerson, wealthy
farmer, to sign check for $4,000 in
his favor, was acquitted of charge of
assault to-day by county court jury
The jury adjudged him insane, although
2. court commission previously had de
clared he was sane. and he will be sent
to Matteawan
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13

would have gone in on the side of
Germany.
"And everything that comes out of
the war;" he continued, Indicates that
there was an understanding between
German-Americans and Irish-Ameri-
cans in the United States. Not ma
jority, but many"
Turning to Mr.. Walsh, Mr.. Fox
charged that during the war "this man
was thinking to help Germany" The
crowd, in which the tri-color of the
Irish Republic was conspicuously
along with the Stars and Stripes,
hooted down the assertion and cheered
the committee when they objected.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13

Trust Company said to-day that Mr..
Rand's trip abroad was chiefly for
fecreation. He planned to visit Eng
land. France and Belgium, and par
ticularly desired to see some of the
famous battlefelds of the great war.
In connection with his offer of 500,-
900 francs for a monument at Verdun,
it is recalled that when the United
States declared war on Germany Mr..
Rand offered to equip an infantry
regiment from Buffalo at his own ex-
pense, but the proposition never was
acted upon by the War Department.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Reds" IL, Onlsk Shoot
All Captive Officers

1RKUTSK, Dec. 12.-An engineer
named Tcherniakoff, who has just ar
rived from Omsk, after having spent
a week there, says the Bolsheviki shot
all captive officers of the Siberian
army, who refused to join the "Red"
army, and citizens who protested
against night raids and other Bolshe-
vik excesses
The prices of commodities, the en-
gineer adds, increased from 100 to 200
per cent Immediately after Bolshevik
occupation of Omsk
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
ENGAGEMENTS

BROOKS-McKELLY-N Isabelle Nc
Kelly. of Fall River. Mass, to Mr. Percy
r. j. Brooks. of Oxford. England :
KURSHAN-GOLDSTEIN-Mrs. D. Gold
stein, 1891 Union St. Brooklyn, announces
the engagement Of her daughter Stella
c., to Jacob M. Kurshan
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
BIRTHS

BLUM--Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blum announce
the birth of son, Dec. 10. 1919, 1861
linton ave-, Bronx.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-13
Luekiux.. Bender & Schultz. Inc.

uNDURTAKERs-Ch D show NoonnA
al AmuterdA1n Ava. Tel 40 AiverSsaa.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Those who study styles closely look
upon the full overskirt gathered in at
the bottom as forerunner of wide
skirts, writes New York fashion cor
respondent The silhouette has fol-
lowed the straight and narrow way so
long that unless there is n change
fashions will become Stagnant and
there will not be sufficient stimulation
to the art and industry of evolving
new clothes to keep it at its best Nor
will we enjoy the eXhilaration that
comes from the wearing of something
entirely new. The narrow silhouette,
as well as the wide. appears in collec-
tionS created by the same designers.
and this is bound to fill us with uncer-
tainty in ordering our costumes.
AT the house of CallOt In Paris are
shown dresses of the flaring Camargo
silhouette, their straight bell skirts
fairly bristling with frills cut so that
they stand out almost stiffly, and In
juxtaposition to these there are Cal
lot gowns so slender in their lines that
Grecian draperies are wide compared
to them. Many women order both
types of frocks, but she who looks
into the future and buys her clothes
to predate fashion will give consid-
Grafton to the wider skirt.
Narrow and Wide at Same Time.
The new skirts puff out halfway
between the knee and the ankle. There
are several ways of creating this eff
feet, which looks as though accom-
plished by means of a crinoline or a
cage. One is by clever manipulation
of drapery; other times the bottom of
the tunic is shirred to n heavy cord.
There is always tunic or overskirt
cut to flare at the bottom, where 1t is
brought in to tight, straight founda-
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
The Mermaid Dress

dered with ostrich, Others have the
three little Prince Of Wales ostrich
tips placed at the end of each rib, and
still others have the ferrule encircled
with feathers.
Very lovely are sunshades of old.
fashioned chintz. such as might have
been used by the beauties of pre-revo-
luti0nary days. These make charming
garden parasols.
The French always make their par
asols tub shape, but we in America do
not like these shapes as well as the
larger English ones, because they in
terfere with our headgear. A tub
shaped parasoI Is made of old blue
georgette crepe over bright red taf.
feta and Is outlined with red roses.
Both Cloisonne and Jade are used for
the handles Of parasols. For the coun.
try there are some charming Japanese
umbrellas that are very short-much
shorter than the diminutlve English
rain or shine umbrellas that we have
been using. They are almost like a
miniature parasol that may be tucked
under the arm when going out for a
morning walk.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

want to tell you about one other
dress that a Fifth avenue designer has
just made. It reminds one of a mer-
maid The upper part is of iridescent
spangled silver cloth that drapes
loosely around the body and low on
the hips. 1t CLEANS like a shiny body
that has just come out of the ocean
into the moonlight. The lower part is
black satin, which is very tight around
the ankles and creeps away into a
little fishtail train that undulates
along behind one.
Even the realm of parasol~ has been
invaded by new materials. The same
feeling for the use of wintry fabrics
In this summers clothes that we have
seen noted in both hats and gowns Is
expressed in parasols, Black velvet
frequently is used for them; these are
lined with thin silks of contrasting
tone, blue being the color most often
used.
Ostrich Finds New Place for Plumage.
The French craze for the use of os-
trich feathers appears In parasols as
well as hats. Many of these imported
by American firms are of taffeta bor-
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Gown of Black Taffeta, Featuring the
Fitted Bodice, Which Is Taking the
Place of the Chemise Lines. The
Marie Antoinette Fichu Is Of French
Null.
feta frock Is corded in an unusual
way. The cords take the form Of half
hoops, beginning at the bottom of the
skirt and curving upward toward the
waist. This silhouette aims to give an
effect of extreme fatness both In the
back and front and a puffiness at the
sides.
In the skirt just described the front
is fiat solid cording, with the taffeta
setting out stiffly at either side. The
fiat appearance in the back is empha-
sized through the skirt being drawn
toward the front by means of the shir-
rings. The. skirt Is considerably longer
in the back than in the front.
On one Of the most striking costumes
showing the new silhouette the tight
underskirt has two large wheels
formed by shirrjng narrow pieces Of
taffeta and setting them in circular
fashion on plain skirt. The same
treatment is carried out on the sleeves.
Mellow Brown Comes Once More.
We have always thought of brown
as winter color, Now it is being used
for our summer clothes, and used with
enchanting effect. A new shade Of
brown, that very soft and mellow
brown tone seen in the roots of trees,
suggests hitherto unthought-of color
combinations. A tendency toward a
profuse use Of this color appeared first
in the French hats that came over this
spring; many models from the best
Paris modistes were In this shade.
Now one sees on Fifth avenue in the
morning shopping hours ever so many
smart women wearing accordion-plait-
ed skirts Of brown checked or plaided
woolen, with short coats of navy blue
serge.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
Save the Babies

INFANT MORTALITY something fghu We hardly
OF all tho children born in CIVILIZED countries twenty-five
than 0neti before they fv and
they ffteeni
We do not hesitate that timely
Of these precious lives Neither
nfant deaths
Drops nces and soothing sold for chdns
deadly pson In quantity they retard circulation lead
There
tora If it bears the signature of Chas H. Fletcher
as 1t contains opates narcotics Of kind ~
Genuine Oastoria lS3<yZlH
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

medicine for woman's ailments / ever
saw. Mrs. SARA SHAW. r. No. !,
Portsmouth, Ohio.
Mrs. Shaw proved the merit Of this
medicine and wrote this letter in order
that other suffering women may find
relief as she did.
Women who are suffering as she was
should not drag along from day to day
without giving this famous root and
herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vege-
table Compound, a trial. For special
advice in regard to such ailments write
to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn,
Mass. The result of its forty years
experience is at your service.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

30 weak al IiIncb Il
could hardly get
around to do my
work. and as I had
four in my family
and three boarders
it made it very hard
for me. Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
was recommended
to me. / took it
and it has restored
my health. It is
.-.k-s-lxv A. -
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
Many Motors use Coal Gas.

Evidence laid before the English
gas traction committee by manufac-
turers Of flexible gas containers
shows that about $500 commercial
motor vehicles have been converted
70 the use Of coal gas.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

AND WIDE SKIRT

Taffeta Is favorite material fol-
these gowns, because the stiffness OF
the silk aids greatly in accomplishing
the desired bouffancy. One black taft
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
Don't Forget cutIcura TaIcum

When adding to your toilet requisites.
An exquisitely scented face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume, rem
dering other perfumes superfuous.
You may rely on 1t because one of the
Cuticura Trio (Soap, Ointment and
Talcum). 25c each everywhere.-Adv.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
To Drive Out Malaria

To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up Tho System
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTE
LESS chill TONIC. You know what you
are taking. as the formula Is printed on
every label. showing 1t Is QUININE and
IRON in tasteless form. The Quinne drives
out the malaria. the Iron builds up the
system. Price soc.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
Too Numerous TO Mention.

Lawyer examining his client in q
divorce case)-Mr. Gothis, did your
wife ever hit you with anything?
Mr.. Gothis-Sure, she did, with any
thing!
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

One druggist doesn't make sum-
mer, but his soda fountain enables
him to turn out good many swal-
lows.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Tho occasional use OF Roman Eye Baisan
at night will prevent and relieve tired
eyes. watery eyes. and eye .-rain. Adv.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Circumstances alter cases. (Lord
Brougham once said: 81 wish had
the cases to alter circumstances.")
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

The average man let's good oppor-
tunities go while waiting for better
one.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Murder among the ancient Persians
was not punishable at the first Of
fense.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

1t takes a lot of salve to turn a hu
man crank.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
His Experience.

"Had any railroad experience"
"Sure." said he. "Tve run a pump
at gasoline station"
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11
"BEST MEDICINE
FOR W0MEN" !"
What Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Did
For Ohio Woman.

Portsmouth, Ohio suffered from
Irregularities, pains in my side and was
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Who dainties love shall beggars
prove.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Dance music Is the sole.stirrin
kind.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Dress Of Black Taffeta With Wired
Collar and UndersIeeves of White
Net and Belt of Chinese Blue Rib
bon.
tion skirt, for fashion still insists that
skirts must be narrow at the ankle,
and no matter how voluminous they
are above, they must decrease to a
mere band at the hem.
The Starkville news., 1919-07-11

Easy.
Lawyer tcross-examining) - How
many times have you been divorced,
Mrs. Gabe7
Mrs. Gabe-This'Il be my fifth.