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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-16
IBy Ed L. Keen, United Press Stan
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IBy Ed L. Keen, United Press Stan
Correspondent
LONDON, Dec. 16.-Peace will be
concluded by Christmas. according to
optimistic forecast by officials OF tho
foreign office today.
The special commission OF German
economic experts appointed to dis
cuss with allied representatives IN
Paris the matter of reparation for
sinking OF the interned German fleet
in Scapa Flow. is prepared to o1er
some OF the docks. dredges and other
materials demanded by the allies, 1t
was said. In the event their first Of
fer is unsuitable the commissioners
are authorized to negotiate further
The German reply to the allied note
demanding signature of the peace
treaty protocol. which was formally
presented to the peace conference IN
Paris yesterday, was to be taken up
by the supreme council today.
The decision Of the unofficial peace
conference" here last week to adopt
q *hands OFF, policy toward Russia
and which was confirmed in the house
Of commons yesterday by Premier
Lloyd George is being claimed by the
la]borites as the first great victory OF
organized labor in foreign AFFAIRS.
They attribute the decision to insist
ent pressure from labor In Great Brit
ain. France and Italy. Labor leaders
are now planning to laln ch 'an inten-
siye campaign to force the govern
ment to make peace with the boishe-
Wiki and lift the economic blockade
of soviet Russia.
All Danger Averted.
[By Henry Wood. United Press Staff
Correspondent
PARIS. Dec, 16.-Danger OF pos
slble resumption of hos tilities as the
result OF Germany's attitude toward
the protocol Of the peace treaty was
finally averted today.
The supreme council decided that
the German reply to the allied note
acceptance Of the proto-
col, delivered by Baron Won Lershe,
Yesterday, was most conc1liatmg
and that reply would be dispatcnea
to Berlin "as soon as possible
Semi-official forecast Of the Ger
man note yesterday showed the Ger
man government was willing to sign
after certain comparatively minor
concessions, but it was not until tne
supreme council met today that 1t
was officially learned there was no
further cause for continuation OF
for invasion OF Germany
to enforce the peace terms.
The supreme council today further
ordered joint session this afternoon
of allied and German naval experts
for the purpose of studying the form
that compensation will take for SINK
ing of the interned German fleet at
Scapa Flow.
(Foreign Minister Mueller, in an
exclusive interview with Carl y.
Groat, published in this country sun,
dav. declared Germany's note would
make sufficient concessions to insure
allied approval. He also announced
for the first time that Germany Wouid
send a commission of experts 10
Paris to reopen the question or repa-
ration for Scapa Flow
In addition to the protocol note.
the council took up the question OF
assistance for Austria. The decision
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-16

CASE IS
CONTINUED
Officials Of United Mine Work
ers Of America Not to be
Tried in Federal
Court.
RADICAL STILL HELD
Howatt Of Kansas Must Go to Court
Monday on Charge Of Keeping
Strike Going
There.
RADICAL STILL HELD

VI
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 16.-
Hearing on charges Of contempt Of
court against officials OF the United
Mine Workers of America today
were continued indefinitely by Judge
A. B. Anderson, in United States dis
trict court.
The charges were based on alleged
violations of the Injunction issued by
Judge Anderson during the strike of
bituminous coal miners preventing
union heads from furthering the
strike.
The case can now be called up at
any time.
Judge Anderson took this action
upon request of counsel Of the United
Mine Workers, who asserted that
the DEFENDANTS are using all their
power to induce the miners to return
to work. The request was concurred
in by government attorneys, except
in the case of Alexander Howatt,
president of the Kansas district Of
the miners union and leader of the
radical element within the organi-
Zation.
Howatt's case was continued until
next Monday, when ne VIII appear
before the court to answer to charges
that he is keeping some OF the Kan
sas miners on strike.
Simms said Howatt was a trouble
maker"
Government attorneys indicated the
case might be called when the presi-
Dental commission to be appointed
to investigate the coal industry makes
its report.
Judge Anderson ordered it shall be
called up by either the government or
the defendants at any time.
Name Tribunal Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16-Announce-
ment of the three men to compose the
presidents tribunal to settle the coal
controversy will be made public after
Attorney General Palmer returns from
Chicago Thursday morning. 1t was Of
ficially learned today.
The white house has decided on the
personnel of the commission and is
now formulating program OF matters
to be considered.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-16

CONTINUED on page 2)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-16
THE WEATHER

Fair. Somewhat Warmer. Lo-
cal temp. Z p. M, 10; z a. m., IL.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-16

More Shopping Days
Until Christmas
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Party at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis.

A very enjoyable party was given
to company of young folks at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lewis,
near Woodbine on Saturday evening,
February Is. Games and other
amusements we're participated in.
after which refreshments were
served. Among those present were
Messrs. and Mesdames Robert Lewis
William Lewis, Albert Lewis, Russell
Grimes. William Bale, Samuel Cos
nell, Mesdames e. v. Buckingham
Emma Rogers, Lille Grimes, Lulu
Trigg, Misses Ada Franklin, Alma
Ecker, Jane McWilliams, Marguerite
Gist, Beryl Buckingham, Bernice
Buckingham, Majorie Grimes, Addie
CLANCY, Bessie Grimes, Hattie Rimby
Edna Dayhoff, Mamie Welsh, Hilda
Hood, Edith Gartrell, Marie Dayhonf.
Helen Grimes, Pearl Lewis, Pauline
Lewis, Messrs. William Buckingham
Clarence Lewis, Lester Dorsey
Roscoe Dayhoff, Willard Gosnell
Roland Gosnell. Edward Wright, Earl
Wright, Russell Leatherwood, Mark
Leatherwood, Ferris Penn, Frank
Penn. Carl CLANCY, Ollie Welsh, Cal
vim Baker, Steven Gartrell, Harvey
Gartrell, Edward Fleming, Ernest
Clancy, Paul Dayhoff. Emory Frank
lin, Herman Franklin, George Buck
ingham, Floyd Lewis, Vernon Lewis
Raymond Lewis, Clyde Lewis and
Floyd GOsneN. MIN
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
MedfOrd Grange Meets.

Medford Grange No. 1873 met at the
home OF Brother and Sister Rcser
with twenty-four members present.
The regular routine Of business was
first transacted, then the visitors
were invited in for the lecture hour.
This was opened by the reading OF q
chapter from the Bible followed by a
discussion on the subject "Is 800
COW worth more to a farmer than
a $50 cow?" This was ably discussed
by the men present.
The subject OF discussion Tor the
women was How can the winter
evenings on the farm be made more
cheerful?" This was a subject of
interest to all and the women gave
many good suggestions. We then had
a talk by Mr. Oldenburg OF Maryland
State College. His subject was the
growing of clover and alfalfa on the
farm. He encouraged the farmers
to grow more clover for the feeding
Of livestock and the Improvement of
farm soils. That this was an inter-
esting topic was shown in the dis
cussion that followed. a social time
was then enjoyed and delightful re-
freshments were served by the host
ess.
The discussions for the next meeting
will be Shall the farmer grow sweet
corn instead OF such a large acreage
of field corn, and "Shall the women
vote" The meeting adjourned to
meet at Brother and Sister y. M.
StOner,S February 19.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Game wnl Be Delivered I'm Carroll.

The following is q list or persons
having been appointed to distribute
the various district allotment OF
game to be delivered to this county
sometime in March:
Taneytown district-W. H. Flick
niger and Scott M. Smith, Taneytown.
Uniontown district-U. G. Helti-
bride, Uniontown.
Myers District-G- w. Yeiser.
Union Mills.
Woolery's district-Dr. G. w. Hor-
ner, Chairman; T. j. Miller, Finks-
burg and one other to be named
Freedom diStrict-William II. Base
man, Finksburg.
Manchester district-J w Hoffack-
er. Manchester.
Hampstead district-E. ]. Leister,
Westminster and DIR. G. Fred Sapp,
Hampstead.
Franklin district-F. A. Crawford.
Taylorsville.
Middleburg district-Wilson L..
Grouse, Middleburg.
New Windsor district-Thomas G.
Slingluff, New Windsor.
Union Bridge district-Jesse w.
Fuss. Union Bridge.
MT Airy district-Harry wv. Steele,
MT. Airy.
Berrett district-Wm. I. Gearhart.
Woodbine.
Westminster district-John IT,
Reifsnider, Jr., chairman, Dr. G.. WI.
Horner. II. r. Hobby and r. Lamotte
Smith, Westminster.
Residents of the county who wish
information as to distribution in their
districts will be- gladly furnished
with all data by any OF the above
gentlemen who are very
anxious to have the full cooperation
Of all landowners and residents OF
the county All game put out must
be fed and cared for by the land
owners as well as protected, this is
a good time to start the protection by
killing Off the hawks, crows, weasels,
minks and stray house cats. DO not
allow the dogs to run at large dur
ing the Matching season and keep the
cats out Of the fields, this is the.
housekeeper's bit toward game pro-
lection
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Transfers of Real Estate.

oodbine National Bank to Cor
tus A. Mullinix, conveys 1881
bare feet, for $1,000.
Eohn e. Alban and wife to Luther
Martin and wife, convey 9 acres.
$500.
bscar R. Hood and wife to Tiszah
Rauserman, convey 3-4 acre, for
5.
RIexander B. Schulz and wife to J.
hIrice Hess aEd wife, convey 145
are perches, for S400.
NARY Lee ct al. to Mary c. Lee,
hTeys 20 acres, for S..
NTary C. Lee to John G.. Lee, conveys
acres for S..
|iary A. Wisner to Geo. w. Mann
wife, conveys 20 square perches.
81.
tharles r. Arnold and wife to
prge W. Mann and wife, convey
lcres. for $500.
,harles w. Moore and wife to Mil
G. Urner, Jr., convey 70 acres,
$40.
Gilton G. Urner, Jr., to Charles w.
Cre conveys 79 acres, for $40.
leo. F. Leister ct al. to John H.
ith and wife. convey 5 acres, for
b
leo. G. O'Brein and wife to Geo. F.
ster and wife, convey 5 acres, for
Harry H. Hood ct al. to VIM. j..
iby and wife, convey 12,702 square
!, for $3.50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Expert View ON Tax Situation

"a st. Louis man gives the following
expert view on the tax situation
Il have your letter requesting q
donation for what you consider very
worthy cause. flatter myself that
have spirit OK loyalty and generosity
have contributed to each and every
object that has been presented to me.
but certainly have to decline to help
this cause along for the following
reasons
II have been held MP, held down,
sandbagged, walked on, sat on, apaf
ON, rolled over, flattened out and
squeezed, first by the United States
Government for the Federal War Tax,
the excess profits tax, the Liberty
Loan Bonds and the bonds Of matri-
mony; in the State of Missouri for
the State tax, the highway tax, the in
come tax, surtax, the auto tax, school
tax, dog tax, cat tax and syntaX.
have been held down to brass tacks
by every society and organization that
the mind or man can invent to attract
what you have or may not have, from
the Society Of John the Baptist, the
G. A. r.. the .Women's Relief Corps,
the Mems Relief Corps, the stomach
relief, the wifeless, the husbandless.
the childless, the consc1eaceless, tho
Navy Lague, the Belgian Baby League,
the Red Cross, the green cross, the
double cross and every cross Of all
cOlors, and by the Children's Home,
the Dorcas Society, the various hos
pitals, including the Iying-in hospital,
the lying-out hospital. as well as some
lying institutions.
MY business has decreased i'm vol
ume. owing to the fact that goods T
am selling have been restricted in
output by the Government, and be-
cause will not sell all that II have
and 20 to beg, borrow and steal IL
have been cussed, and discussed, boy
cotted, talked about, lied to and lied
about-held up, hung up, robbed and
nearly ruined-and the only reason +
am clinging 70 life II my curiosity to
see what in the hi is coming next.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
INCOME TAX DUE
RETURNS MUST Be FILED ON OR BEFORE
MARCH IS BILL PROVIDES HEAVY
PENALTIES.

I Work on the collection or $6,O00,-
100000 has been begun by the Bureau
OF Internal Revenue. This is the es-
timated yield of the new revenue bill.
The income tax provisions OF the act
reach the pocket-book OF every single
person in the United States whose
net income for 1918 was $1,000, or
more, and of every married person
whose net income was $4,000 or more.
Persons whose net income equalled or
exceeded these amounts according to
their martial status, must file re-
turn of income with the collector of
internal revenue for the district In
which they live on or before March
15.
; Here is what will happen to them il
they don't; for failure to file re-
turn on time, a fine of not more than
$1,000 and an additional assessment
or rs per cent Of the amount OF tax
due.
! For "willfully refusing" to make a
return on time, a fine not exceeding
$4,000, or not exceeding one years
Imprisonment, or both
For making a false or fraudulent re-
turn. fine of not more than 10000.
or Imprisonment for not more than
one year, or both, together with an
additional assessment Of so per cent
of the amount of tax evaded.
! For failure to pay the tax ON time,
fine of not more than $1,000 and
an additional assessment Of iper
cent of the amount Of tax unpaid,
plus l per cent interest for each full
month during which it remains un-
paid.
I'm addition to the $1,000 and $4,000
personal exemptions, taxpayers are
allowed an exemption of 5000 for
each person dependent upon them for
chief support if such person is under
eighteen years of age and incapable
or self-support. Under the 1917 act.
this exemption was allowed only for
each dependent child. The head of
a family-one who supports one or
more persons closely connected with
him by blood relationship, relation
ship by marriage, or by adopton-is
. entitled to all exemptions allowed a
married person.
The normal rate OF tax under the
new act is per cent Of the first
$4,000 of net income above the ex-
emDtiOns, and IL per cent OF the net
income in excess Of $4,000. Incomes
in excess OF $4,000 are subject also to
a surtax ranging from / per cent OF
the amount of the net income between
$4,000 and $4,000 to 65 per cent of the
net income above $1,000,00O.
Payment OF the tax may be made
, in full at the time Of fling return or
in four installments, on or before
! March Is, on or before June Is, on or
} before September is, and on or before
December 15.
Revenue officers will visit every
. county in the United States to aid
J taxpayers in making out their re-
turns. The date OF their arrival and
} the location of their Offices may be
ascertained by inquiring at offices OF
collectors of internal revenue, post
. Offices and banks. Failure to see
these officers, however, does not re
. lieve the taxpayer OF his obligation to
/. file his return and pay his tax within
the time specified by law. In this
case taxpayers must seek the Gov
. ernment. not the Government the tax
payer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Armenian Relief Meeting Recalled.

The meeting in the interest of the
Armenian Relief Fund announced i'm
the papers to be held in the ArmOry
next Sunday afternoon has been re-
called.
Lady Azgapetian who was to be
the principal speaker has been com
pelled to cancel her engagements on
account of impaired health and as
the committee was unable to secure a
satisfactory speaker for the meeting
decided it was best to recall it,
The worthy cause has OF will be
presented in all the churches OF the
county, but there are many who should
and will desire to contribute to the re-
lief OF the millions of starving, suffer
ing Armenian women and children who
may not be present when offerings
are taken in the churches. The neces-
sity and urgent need for this fund is
great and no appeal that has come to
the American people merits q more
generous and prompt response.
All who have not contributed can
hand their subscriptions to any of the
following gentlemen who compose the
committees for Carroll county:
OOuAty EuRaT A..
Read, chairman; Robert S. Snriver,
assistant chairman; George Mather,
secretary; J. Pearre Wantz, treasurer;
Il. Peyton Gorsuch, Oscar ID. Gilbert,
ID. Lewis K. Woodward.
Representing the Districts-Hon.
W. H. D. Warield, Chairman; Taney-
town, r. :. Mckinney; Uniontown,
Burrier Cookson, DR. Luther r..
Kemp; Myers, George w. Yeiser;
Woolery's. Frank Magee, Lester s..
Patterson; Freedom, A. M. Hall;
Manchester. John T.. Masenheimer;
Westminster, Frank Mather, Charles
Lippy, Joseph w. Smith, George r.
Gehr; Hampstead, R. Blaine Murray;
Franklin, Arthur M. zile; Middle
burg, Fred. Littlefeld; New Windsor,
DIR ]. S. Geatty; Union Bridge, e. +.
Olmstead; Mt. Airy, Frank Miller;
Berrett, F. Brandenburg.
Representing the Churches-Rev.
Luther p. Hafer, Chairman; Presby-
terian, Rev s. r.. Downie; Lutheran,
Rev. w. H. Hetrick; Reformed, Rev.
Paul D. Yoder; Episcopal, Rev. w. r.
Marshall; Catholic, Rev. Thos. T..
McGuigan; Methodist Episcopal, Rev.
E. T. Mowbray; Methodist Protestant.
Rev. F. M. Cliff; Methodist Episcopal
South, Rev. J. e. Schooley; Brethren,
Rev A. p. Snader; United Brethren,
Rev. G. G. Daugherty; Church OF
God, Rev. Jesse Garner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Dr. John H. Latane Addresses
WOman's Club OF Westminster.

An enthusiastic audience of nearly
100 persons composed of" members OF
The Wioman's Club and their friends,
assembled in the parlOrs at the resi-
dence of Mrs. j. Pearre Wantz, on Fri
day evening and listened attentively
to an address on The League OF Ma
tions," by DR.. John IT. Latane, Of
Johns Hopkins University. DIR. La
tame is an authority on international
law and is recognized as one OF the
ablest students of American history
IN this country. His address touched
on the historical phases OF, the League
and the reasons why League should
be formed. Mrs. H. L. Elderdice
President of the Club, introduced DR..
Latane and Miss Emily Richmond, Of
western Maryland College, gave two
vocal numbers. At the close OF the
reception was held in
honor of DIR. Latane.
The regular meeting OF the
Woman's Club was held on February
18th at the residence of Mrs. Mowbray,
the general topic being Italy. The
roll call consisted Of one Of 1taly's
contributions to the world, and was
followed by the following papers:
Itay's Hope in Northern Africa, Mrs.
Forlines; Italy and the Triple Alli-
ance, Mrs. Myers; The Adriatic, Mrs.
Beacham. Mrs. H M F'itzhugh, who
attended the meeting of The League
to Enforce Peace in New York,
gave an interesting account of the
meeting held there. Resolutions en-
dOrSing the League of Nations were
adopted by the Club, as
were resolutions in favor of the Hoke-
Smith Educational bill.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Lightning Fires Garage.

The garage of MIR. Edward Hesson,
Y F'rizellburg, burned To the ground last
Friday evening about 7.30 o'cIocE
The origin of the fire is not known but
it is thought lightning struck the
building or perhaps in some way the
fire caught from defective batteries OF
a Chevrolet automobile which was In
the garage and burned. The building
also contained alset of double harness
and some other articles which we're de-
stroyed, causing loss OF about 5000.
The automobile was partly insured but
there was no insurance on the garage
and other contents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
SUPPORT CHORAL
SOCIETY
ASK MEMBERS OF CHURCH CH0lRS TO
BECOME MEMBERS - DON'T Be. A
STACKER.

About one year ago the Westmins-
ter Choral Society was organized
with about sixty active and associate
members and Immediately began re
hearsals which were well attended
and much interest was manifested.
In April 80 members of the Society
took a most creditable part in the
production OF the Messiah by the Bal
timore Oratorio Society at the Lyric.
During the summer months re-
hearsals were discontinued and on
account of the many war activities
were not resumed until January of
this year.
The Society was invited to take
part in "State Wide Memorial Con-
cert" to be given in Baltimore this
spring and began rehearsals for that
event.
At a business meeting held. in
connection with the rehearsal on Mon
day night Prof. Peltz stated that the
Memorial Concert would probably
not take place and no more re
hearsal of this music would be held.
A suggestion was made which met
the approval of all present that the
Society begin rehearsals for con-
cert with an attractive and well
balanced program of standard and
popular numbers to be given in the
Armory, this city.
"a concert such as was proposed
should be one Of the biggest and best
musical events ever held in our city,
but it can only be made so by the peo-
pie who sing joining heartily and
earnestly in the preparation for its
production.
1t was decided to appeal to the
members of the Church choirs and
all others who sing and especially to
the boys and girls Of Westminster
and the surrounding community to
become members of the Society and
contribute toward giving ,Westmins-
ter an organization that will develop
and cultivate our musical talent and
inspire our people with a love and
desire for more and better music.
This is an appeal that should meet
an enthusiastic response and at the
next meeting to be held at the High
School building Monday evening
March 3rd, not only all the present
members should be there, but scores
Of new ones.
A leader less optimistic or interest
ed than Prof. Peltz, who has given
so freely of his time, energy and
talents for the success of the Society
would have been discouraged by the
lack Of interest and small attendance
- the rehearsals this winter, but he
loves music, has music in his soul
and has an abiding faith that if the
people OF Westminster can be made
to understand and realize the pur-
poses and benefits of an efficient and
properly conducted Choral Society in
their city they will lend their efforts
and talents to make II permanent
and successful organization.
1t will be unfortunate, calamity
and a reflection on the culture Of oul
1people IL after the success of the
Society under adverse conditions last
winter they fail to give the movement
the support it so richly deserves and
urgently needs at this time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-21
Judge Dinst's Canrt.

|uSuce Dinst has been handing
sumo bang up decisions lat his
\, rrual In the last few days, and has
~ more good verdicts IL the cases
h, well here are a few: George
NJ M was given a hearing Friday for
sus [an;,, fhelps G. Berry's store, at
lss, fss,ille, on February LIST, and was
I'M M a $500 bail. Smith went back
Sil Tor the May term of Court.
ouias io- Carr, was given a try out
~ " riding without permission i'm
Nv Y. Browns automobile. He was
IN guilty and will stay in Jail for
|ss as Term of grand jury, all be-
ne refused to cough up a $1,000
|raa,,s a spencer, sykesville, carried
EsS 1e ero weapons, SO Justice Dinst
sOoo hold back on him until
S stana jury. John will be safe
Rasa hat nme with Sheriff Mellor
ISSa MN Pacharias and Michael
koion Iatiye p: born Austrians, living
each All Dsrlage' were released on 800
Tho NJ aor me May term Of grand
her iaese oe : lads stole $62 from John
Ntain,rva, san Union Bridge. "A tin can
quarsg rg s2S was found hidden in an.
led IN y !, and the balance was con-
II tvn ! 'ne roof of a toilet building
cn n pSys pS directed Deputy Sheriff
= lae hiding places ~ the coin