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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-03-27
FARMSTEADS FOR FARMERS.

AS a guide to Minnesota's farmers
in improving their farmsteads with
trees, shrubs, plants and gardens, the
agricultural extension division of the
University of Minnesota has just is
used a new minnesota Farmers"
Library" bulletin by Leroy Cary, Of
the division Of horticulture. The title
Attractive Farmsteads. The bulletin
gives plans for improvements that
will add both to the comfort \ and
pleasure Of farm life. Copies of: the
bulletin may be had by addressing Of
fee of Publications, University Farm;
st. Paul. ---.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-03-27

Market Classes" is regarded by agri-
cultural colleges as an authority on
the subject
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25

snce to an Allied army OF any size.
State Department officials. in let
ting be known that they have in
their possession practically complete
figures on the forces OF the enemy,
made this assertion today.
While the department officials re-
fused TO reveal their knowledge of
the military strength of the Germans.
it was learned that they know posi-
lively that there are but four COM
pletely equipped regiments in central
and southern Germany. These are
being maintained. according TO ad-
vices to the department, TO keep in
ternal order. and the men are being
kept satisfied only through the high
est pay ever given German troops.
The possibility of Germany beng
able to raise a large volunteer army
was not discussed by officials. but
they declared that Germany could
get only men-supplies and equipment
being lacking.
There was a firm conviction in Off
cial circles here that Germany ulu-
mately would sign the treaty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
GERMANS AGREEON
REPLY TO TREATY
CONTINUED from First Page

CONTINUED from First Page)
made the declaration and added that
a world revolution is destined to
break out and remedy any ills which
Germany might suffer from the
treaty
The government outwardly. il
standing pat in its determination not
to accept the terms without modifi
cations. Each day. however. adds to
the belief that about all the modif-
cations needed to bring about accept
ahce would be those sufficient to save
the Governments face with the peo-
pie. The government declares its
mai counter-proposition constitute
the minimum Ii will accept. but every
BODY is wondering whether the allies
VIII agree 10 any notifications at all.
All this is not lost on the German
people. And in the meantime, il is
being rumored that inner political
circles have their knives whetted for
Foreign Minister Brockdorff- Rant
Eau and will attempt to decapitate
him politically when he returns from
Versailles. Matthias Erzberger, chair
man Of the German armistice COM
mission, is said TO be anxious for his
post
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
GERMANS HAVE TAKEN NO
FORMAL STEPS REGARDING
REFUSAL TO SIGN TREATY

PARIS. May 25.-The government
has not yet taken any formal deci-
sion against signing the peace treaty
was strongly intimated by Count Won
Brockdorff- Rantzau. leader of the
German peace delegation. immedi-
ately after his arrival at Versailles.
1T is not a question whether we
sign or do not sign. but whether we
can fulfill the conditions IL we do
sign" said the German envoy.
Regarding the military prepara-
tions of Marshal Foch. the allied
generalissimo. Count Won Brockdorff-
Rantzau declared that "the German
people and their leaders must remain
calm"
The German counter proposals to
the peace terms probably will be
handed to the allies today, according
to one report.
Following the return OF Count Won
Brockdorff- Rantzau from Spa the en-
tire Teutonic delegation conferred al
Versailles. 1t was said then that the
counter proposals would be "deliv-
cred as soon as completed" German
financial experts are en- route from
Spa bringing complete data on the
suggested changes in the treaty
terms.
Bernard n. Baruch, one OF the lead
ing American experts on finance and
economics. has presented President
Wilson with additional suggestions as
to changes in the economic demands
on Germany.
1t is believed they will go a long
way in meeting German objections.
However, in this connection, IL is
made plain that the concessions to
Germany deal with methods Of nav
ment rather than reductions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
WLLAMOVEMENT
GAINS INSTRENGTH

The villa movement in lower Chr
huahuA again is assuming formidable
proportions, according TO confidential
advices received here today,
ParraI and Jimene1 are strongly
garrlsoned by the rebel leader. il was
stated and hers organising and tra.E-s
ing several thousand recruits IN terri
tory south Of these points.
Villas strength is estimated at 5000
troops and the advices declared that
he could muster from 1000 to 5000
more in the regions under his con-
troll. The leaders chief source Of
ammunition supply is declared to be
more than 10000, 900 rounds, guarded
In the mountains OF northern Durango
since he bought II in the United
States In 1918.
CarranEa has sent Gems. J, AgastIff-
Castro, Cesaerfo Castro Manuel
Dfguez, and Francisco M1rgio into the
field against villa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
GENERAL REVISION
SLATED FOR TARIFF

Formal announcement is made by
Chairman Fordney. Of the Ways and
Means Committee. that there would
q" a general revision Of the tariff law.
Il learned yesterday that the rail-
road administrat ton has decided. with
out consulting any other branch OF
the Government. 10 reduce freight
rates on foreign imports entering this
country on the Pacific Coast and 60
ing To tho Atlantic Coast.
Freight rates on foreign imports,
especially from the Orient. will be re-
duced from $40 per ton TO 81 per ton
on less than carload lots and from
SI.57Ia per ton on carload lots TO $3.50
per ton on carload lots. This reduc-
ton was requested by importers of
foreign made goods, and not by do
nestle producers. This IL a rcduc-
ton in every sense of our present
tariff rates on imported goods
1t is another way OF getting al
lower import duties. 1t applies tor all
kinds Of competitive commodities
from Japan and China. Our tariff
rates are down u tho lowest ad va
loren rates charged by any country
They are a fraction below ) per cent
ad valorem below those Of China"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
BILL PROVIDES FOR
OLD AGE PENSION

An old age pension system to in
clude all American citizens. irrespec-
tive of what occupation they have
followed or by whom employed. is
provided in bill introduced by Con-
gresham Sherwood of Ohio.
The bill provides for payment OF 81
per week. or 800 per year. payable
quarterly provided that applicants or
petitioners for pension under this act
have reached the age of siXty-hVe
years and are incapable OF manual
labor. and whose income is less than
$500 per year.
Persons receiving pensions under
any other State. national or other law.
are not entitled to receive pension
under this act.
> The Sherwood act would place the
proposed system under Jurisdiction of
IKE kSecretary OF the Interior. who
would prescribe rules and regulations
necessary for its ADMINISTRATION.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
Discharged Yanks May
Renew Insurance Any
Time Within 9 Months

Secretary Glass has ordered the
War Risk Bureau not to cancel
soldiers insurance policies for
failure to pay premiums until
nine months after discharge from
service.
Under this order any soldier
may "reinstate" his Government
insurance policy within that time,
provided he pays back premiums
and presents a doctors certificate
that he is sound physically.
Formerly only three months
were allowed service men in
which to renew INSURANCE..
Premiums on insurance are due
beginning the first day OF the
month following the soldiers dis
charge. Payment may be made
on an yday during the month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
PLAND. c. MUSEUM
AS 7. R. MEMORIAL

Erection OF a museum Of history
and arts in the city Of Washington
as a memorial to tho late Theodore
Roosevelt Is called for in a bill in
troduced in the House by Congress
man Hicks. of New York.
The bill specifies that the build
ing. to be constructed OF granite,
shall be erected by the regents Of
the Smithsonian Institution in sc-
C"rdance with plans to be drawn by
them and approved n" the National
Commission Of Fine Arts
II is further provided that the
building shall be located on the north
side OF the Mall. between Seventh
and Tenth streets northwest The
bill carries an appropriation of
$500 600 10 be used to the payment
of necessary expenses OF construc-
ton and equipment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25

future manufacture OF the big Skoda
siege guns.
According to the prevailing opinion
in certain quarters. the peace confer
ence will not be finally adjourned I'M
til possibly a couple OF months after
all the treaties are signed. 1t is
certain. it was said. that it will be
continued for several weeks to per
init the representatives of the large
and small powers to settle numerous
questions that have been and wit he
sidetracked during completion of the
treaties
ProIongation OF the conference. it
was said. will not affect President
Wilson's departure. But the rest of
the American delegation is expected
to remain to assist in cleaning up all
left over business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
AUSTRIAN PEACE TREATY
MAY GO TO DELEGATES
WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY

PARIS, May e5-The Austrian
treaty is expected to be completed
Tuesday and presented to the enemy
delegates Wednesday or Thursday. II
was learned from authoritative
sources today
The working out Of terms is prov
ing a difficult task, especially the
apportioning of the former dual
monarchy pre-war debts among Aus
tria and the new states of Jugo-
Slavia and Czecho Slovakia. The
army will be reduced to a mere police
force. probably about $4,000 men.
and all remaining artillery will be
with prohibition against
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
DIRIGIBEEEAND
ONHOTEE ROOF:

CLEVELAND, May 3. - IntNruF-
ban "blimp" rlghtA ,9stEeen Akron
and Cleveland today were foreseen
following a successful landing
late yesterday Of 4 1s0-feot diEigihis
upon the roof OF the Hotel Statler.
Ralph H. Upson-aerO engineer. one
Of the five pasaPpgRrA landed. SAID
a 3OO-foot dirigia pie 4 capable OF car
rying 125 passen gers ~ being com,
pleted at Akron. hpd win be started
on such trips probably In June.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
THIRTY INJURED IN
GASOLINE BLAST.

BAYoNNE. N. j.. May. 25.-Thirty
persons were burned. nine OF them 50
seriously that they are not expected
TO live, in an explosion in the case
and can department. OF the Standard
OIL Company here yesterday.
The explosion. which is believed 10
have occurred at a faucet from which
cans are filled with, gasoline, threw
the 1000 employees Of the plant tntof
q panic.
Nearly all of -the~.WoUhded were
taken 10 the -Bayonne- hospital =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
By Briggs

asked the jury for $4,000. They gave
him an extra $500 for costs.
The defendants were accused Of
kidnapping Mrs. Cole. a niece Of Mrs
Blackwell. and carrying her away
from the honeymoon home in an auto
mobile. Later she refused to return
to her husband. II is said she was at
one time engaged to Johnson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
sODALITY- DANCE TOMORROW.

An informal dance will be held in
New Carroll Hall. GAG street north
west. by the SodalitEr of the Blessed
Virgin Mary rolf St. Patrick's Church
tomorrow eRehThSIats $50 NJ CT
Flanagan andd ?. = QA.1 MeCann are in
charge Of the dance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
Jury ADDS $500 TO
S15,OOOHEARTEASE

ST. HELENs. Ore. May 25.-Fifteen
thousand Ave hundred dollars was the
award of a jury today in the aliena-
ton of affections suit Of Robert Cole
against NJ. A. johnson. Mrs: Alice
Blackwell. and Ray Williamson. Cole
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
SPECIAL SERVICE BY EN-YANKs.

Special services will be conducted
by the soldiers and sailors department
OF the Twelfth Street branch of the
Y. NJ. G A. tomorrow night al the
PIyFF6th Congregational Church,
Seventeenth and P streets northwest.
William }. Faulkner will be the prin-
cipsl speaker
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
5000 NANks GET JOBS.

Five thousand discharged soldiers,
sailors and marines have obtained po-
sitions through the local employment
services OF the Department of La
Dor, since the signing of the armis-
tice. The officials in charge of the
bureaus ask the local employers to
continue to cooperate with them in
securing service men positions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
ASKS FOR NEW LIGHTsHIP.

Construction Of a new lightship at
Diamond Shoals. of Cape Hatteras,
to replace the one destroyed during
the war by German submarine is
provided in an appropriation estimate
sent TO Congress by Secretary Red
field.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25

Every blade of grass IL studyI
and to produce two where there WINS
hut one is both a prOft and a pleas
Money put In W.
3. 8. returns with Interest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
GERMANY IS TOO WEAK
TO OFFER RESISTANCE,
U. S. OFFICIALS DECLARE

-CSSrmany's military strength is such
that she could offer no real resist
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
May Notify Conference.


The idea OF sending to the peace
conference = formal notification OF
the sense Of the Senate in the mat
ter Of divorcinS the league covenant
from the treaty has gained consid-
cradle ground in the Senate. Just
what form this notification might
take IL still undetermined. Senator
Cummins. Of Iowa, favors resolu-
tion by the Senate explaining TO the
peace conference just how far the
Senate will 60 in the matter Of
placing American sovereignty under
the Jurisdiction of such a league.
Another plan which has been Sc
riously considered by a number Of
Senators is that Of forwarding TO the
peace conference a document similar
to the famous Senatorial round
robin.
Senato- Who has conferred with
other Senators on this proposal SAID
today that in his opinion II would be
an easy matter to obtain the sigma
lures Of at least one-third Of tho
Senate to such A notifiCa ton.
Senator Reed OF Missouri announces
that in his speech in the Senate Mon
day he will confinc himself TO a dis
cussion OF the 'potentatcs Of various
shades and coIOrs who viii dominate
the league OF nations executive coun-
ell and rule American affairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25

Give = sick BABY . ehaaee through
the saIvatIOn Army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
Nine Against League.

II means that OF the ten Repub-
licans on the committee there will
be nine who will present solid
front against the league, while Nc
Cumber Of North Dakota, the other
Republican on the committee. may
join in supporting a motion to sever
the league from the treaty.
The nine anti-leaguers on the
committee as agreed upon are:
Lodge. Massachusetts. chairman;
Knox. Pennsylvania: Brandegee. Con-
necticut: Borah, Idaho: Fall, New
Mexico; johnson. California; Harding
Ohio; New. Indiana; Moses, New
Hampshire.
There will be seven Democrats on
the committee. all Of whom presum-
ably will support the league. They
are: Hitchcock. Nebraska; Pittman,
Nevada Williams. Mississippi: POM
creme. Ohio; Smith. Arizona. Swan
son, Virginia. Shields. Tennessee.
Even II McCumber should vote with
the Democrats on a motion 10 amend
the league covenant or TO separate
it from the treaty. tho opponents OF
the league still would have ma
Jorlty OF one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-25
OPPONENTS
RULE COMMITTEE

The Foreign Relations Committee
Of the Senate has been completely
captured by opponents of the League
Of Nations. In all its deliberations
on the peace treaty and all that it
contains, the committee will be
dominated by a majority which is
uncompromisingly opposed to inclu-
sion of the League OF Nations plan in
the treaty.
This alignment Of the committee
has been made possible by the Com
mittee on Committees o. the Re-
publican caucus, which. having four
places on the committee TO NIL, select
ed four Senator'S who have declared
themselves ssgainst the league. TnE
Senators thus chosen are. Johnson
of California. Harding Of Ohio. Moses
Of New Hampshire and New Of In
diana.
The selection Of Johnson was hail
ed with delight by other Senators
who are in the night against accep-
lance of the League of Nations az a
part Of the peace treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
NORTH AUGUSTA

The Stone school held fine enter
tainment Thursday evening and q
Christmas tree There was a large
attendance and great credit was due
to the teacher Miss Davis as the
scholars all took their parts very
nicely.
The pupils of the Stone school that
were not absent one-half day for the
fall term are Bertha Robinson, Don
aid Shute and Erland Black.
Mrs. H. U. Davis was visiting her
daughter, Miss Ruth Davis. at the
home Of Mrs. Charles PhilbrlcL
Thursday and Friday.
Miss Ruth Davis. teacher at the
Stone school left for Boston. Satur-
day, where she will spend her vaca
ton Of two weeks.
Mrs. Calix Blouin is passing two
weeks at her home in New York City.
The levitt and Bracket schools
closed Friday for two weeks
Christmas vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

the last dollar Of the deficit has been
met with cash and pledges. and thus
Good Will emerges Is months after the
close OF the great war free from debt,
and never so we'll equipped as now to
go on with the great work OF assisting
needy boys and girls to fit themselves
to become efficient men and women.
Owing. however. to the fact that many
boys and girls a: Good viii pay nothing
whatever toward their maintenance,
the receipts Of the institution are con-
siderably smaller than the expendi-
lures. which means that new friends
are needed to stand by those loyal
men and women who have SO ably as
sisted Mr.. Hi1ckley to a successful
completion Of his strenuous task IN
raising the debt and keeping the work
going in spite Of any and all difficulties.
During Christmas week the boys and
girls at Good Will have two free movie
shows in Prescott hall. the gift OF two
gentlemen in New York
City. ~-s4-s.s $50
Wednesday evening there win be q
Christmas tree in every cottage at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24

cavating Tuesday for new building
to be erected on the west end of the
property recently purchased by Z. O.
Burns. on Main street, and to Dc
occupied by his bakery.
The Christmas tree exercises at tilt
Methodist Episcopal and Free Bap-
list churches will be held Wednes
day evening.
Superintendent Of Public Schools
and Mrs. II. Leslie Sawyer Of Leba-
non, n. H.. are the guests Of Nj
Sawyer's parents DR.. and Mrs. w
G. Sawyer at their residence on Ma
pie street.
Mrs. ]. L. Hayes Of Lewiston ar
rived in Madison Tuesday to pass the
holidays with her mother. Mrs. Will
liam Booker and other relatives.
Prof. and Mrs. Winthrop Stanley
of Portland are visiting Mrs. Stan
ley's parents. Mr.. and Mrs l. e.
Dyer at their residence on Pari;
street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
MADISON

The funeral services Of Eugene
Williams were conducted by Rev.
VIM. Clements at 10 o'clock Saturday
burial was il the Forest Hill ceme-
terry. Among those present from out
of town were Messrs Everett Will
liams Of Athens. n. Williams and Mr..
Williams mother from Bingham,
Mrs. Head of Portland and John
Head of Springfield, VT.
Among the college students who
are home for the holidays are Leon
Steward aud William Murray and
Harold Caldwell Of the University
Of Maine: Philip Humphreys of
Dartmouth; Roland Morse Of the
Harvard Dental College.
All grades Of the Madison village
schools closed Friday for a two
weeks vacation.
Mrs. William Clements and daugh-
tiers left town Saturday noon for
Springvals. where they will spend the
holidays with relatives before going
to their new home in Onlyville. r. /.
A special feature Of the services
at the Methodist Episcopal church
Sunday morning was music BY a
string orchestra and a vocal solo by
Victor Wren There was also a ban
tism and reception Of one member.
In the evening Rev. William Wood
gave an address on Christmas
Hymns. -
A greater part Of the crew which
has been at work on the big concrete
tank in, the yard of the Great Nor
thern Paper Mill for the past few
-'7-'hs EFT tow" Monday for Provi-
dence. r. l.. to work on another lob
l..o a..ii.c kiAd.
Mrs. Marion Locke and small
daughter left town Monday morning
to pass the holidays with friends in
New York
Daniel Steward, who has been Wis.,
iting friends in Newport for the past
two weeks. returned home Monday
forenoon.
A crew Of men started work ex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
THE SALVATION ARMY.

Free Christmas Dinners for 1000 Per-
sons, City Hall, Christmas Eve,
Tree and Entertainment.
The local corp of the Salvation
Army has completed their plans for
the supplying Of tree Chri4tmas din
ners to 1000 Of the most worthy poor
Of Augusta. Gardiner. Hallowell and
surrounding district. The distribu-
ton of 200 baskets will take place
from the council chamber of the City
hall at 8 O'Clock Wednesday evening,
December the cath christmas eve)
Preliminary to the distribution OF
baskets an entertainment will be
given in the aldermen's room adjoin-
ing the council chamber.
Senator G. p. Gannett viii be pres.
ent as the special guest Of the occa-
sion. Ralph Weber Of the Journal
ONCE has promised to attend. Music
will be rendered by st. Marks choir
under the direction of the Rev. V. O.
Anderson. Miss Violet Hewins will
render a piano selection. Friend
and contributors are invited to at
tend. The Honorable Burleigh Mar
tin has consented to preside.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Good Win Notes

One year ago at this time a deficit OF
10000 was hanging over the Good Will
Home Association, the result Of the
war and the high prices caused thereby.
Rev. G. w. Hinckiey realized that on
account Of the many drives of vari-
GUS kinds that it was no small task
that confronted him when he decided to
ask his friends and those Of Good Will
to assist him in raising SO large a sum
He made the start. however. and now
just q little less than one year from,
that time. he is receiving the congratu
lations from his many friends because
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-12-24
Boating and Skating at
CobbosseecOntee Now

The best skating for several years
is Afforded lovers of the sport at
Lake Cobbosseecontee. now. these
days before the next snow storm. The
ice is smooth, glare and inviting and
scores Of folks have taken in that
fun there within the past few days.
It might be better ice boating If there
was more wind. but it has been rath-
er still for the very best of that. Many
Of the cottagers are getting out their
ice boats and are entering into the
sport. And then one Of the newest
forms of ice sport is automobiling on
the ice. They do say that speeding
On the ice is a thrill beyond compare,
because the smooth, boundless track
furnishes unlimited possibilities for
speed.