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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
FAMOUS
PEACE TREATIES
BY H. IRVING KING
TREATY OF GHENT, 1914.
Treaty Ending signed Month Before Biggest
BY III. IRVING KING
81 by he Mcclure News PAPER syndieate.l

burg and there waited, from July.
1913, to January, 1914, and nothing
happened Communication between
London and Washington was rather
slow in those days at the best, and
especially slow in war times, so 1t was
not until January 3 of 1914 that a
note from Lord Castlereagh, dated
November Of the previous year, and
proposing direct negotiations, was re-
ceived by Mr.. Monroe, secretary OF
state. Two days later the whole cor
respondence was laid before congress
and the peace commission was ens
larged by the addition of Henry Clay
and Jonathan Russell, an able mer-
chant of Rhode Island who had be-
fore served In minor diplomatic posi-
tons. Client was appointed as the
place of conference, but England was
in no hurry to begin negotiations.
Battle Month After Treaty Signed.
But England stood committed to the
negotiations and in August. after keep
ing the American delegates waiting
six weeks, the British delegates ap-
peared. The British delegates were
men of little experience and no abil-
ity, and did nothing but voice the opln-
ions of the English government. The
British demanded a discussion of the
right of search and the question Of al
legiance, revision of the Canadian
boundary, O discussion OF the right of
fishing on the Grand Banks, and the
erection of an Indian buffer state out
of the territory of the United States.
The Americans replied that they
had no instructions regarding the In
dams or the fisheries; these matters
were not in dispute. But with regard
to the search of American vessels and
the impressment of her seamen they
had very full instructions; also with
regard to the Canadian boundary, the
right Of blockade and the payment of
indemnity to American citizens.
But Castlereagh sent word asking
them to wait. wellington was asked
to go to America and take command.
He said he would go, of course, II
ordered, but saw little use OF land
campaign there unless control of the
Great Lakes could be gained, and that
seemed improbable. He also thought
England was asking too much. Fresh
instructions were given to the British
delegates at Client and the conference
reassembled. At length after bicker-
ing with the British commissioners
and fiery quarrels among themselves
by the American delegates, a treaty
was signed on December "a, 1874
which left all the vital questions OF
| The war unsettled and was peace in
| it's simplest FORM" a cessation of hos
tilities, the release of prisoners and a
| commission to settle the boundary.
| The news of the signing of the treaty
reached New York on February IL,
| 1916. The battle of New Orleans oc-
Cured on January over a month
after the treaty had been signed which
so carefully avoided even alluding to
| the causes of the war which 1t ended
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Kidney disease is no respecter Of per-
eghs. al majority of the ills affecting
PEOPLE today can be traced back to the
kidney trouble.
The kidneys are the most important
organs of the body. They are the fl
terers of your blood. If the poisons
which are swept from the tissues by the
blood are not eliminated through the
kidneys, disease of one form or another
will claim you as victim.
Kidney disease is usually indicated by
WEAKNESS, sleeplessness, nervousness,
dependency, backache, stomach trou-
BILE, pain in loins and lower abdomen,
gall stones, gravel, rheumatism, sciatica
and lumbago.
All these arrangements are natures
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

There are many curious facts about
our second war with England, among
which may be mentioned that the
greatest battle Of the war was fought
after the treaty Of peace had been
signed and that negotiations for peace
began at about the same time as the
declaration of war. The United
States declared war on Great Britain
on June 10, 1872, and Napoleon de-
clared war on Russia four days later,
AS England was an ally of Russia,
whatever harmed England at snch a
crisis had more or less effect ON Rus
STA. Gar Alexander, much dis
turbed at this new complication, di-
rected his minister of foreign affairs
to sound John Quincy Adams, the
American minister, at the court of st.
Petersburg, as to the mediation of
Russia, making a similar proposal to
the British ambassador. Both Mr..
Adams and the British ambassador re-
ported to their respective govern
ments.
1t is rather remarkable that the car
should have interested himself so
much, for in the great struggle Of the
Napoleonic wars the United States
had been treated by Europe as a
negligible. quantity, and her neutral
rights coolly disregarded by every ma
ton. She had been protesting for
twelve years and her protests were
disreSarded as petty annoyance
which nations engaged In more seri-
GUS matters had not time to consider.
There was hardly a nation in Europe
that we could not have found cause
for going to war with.
Why England Was Chosen.
However, England had acted per
haps trifie more nasty than the
others and we chose England. The
war was exceedingly unpopular in
some parts Of the country, especially
New England, which talked secession
When President Madison received Mr..
Adams communication he appointed
James A. Bayard Of Delaware and AL
bert Gallatin, then secretary of the
treasury, to proceed to st. Petersburg
and join the American minister there
in negotiating a peace. Mr.. Adams
called upon Count Roumanzoff, Rus
sian minister of foreign affairs, and
informed him that the two new COM
missioners were on their way. Count
Roumanzoff was very sorry, really, but
the British government had replied
that the question at issue between
England and the United States was
not one which could be settled by
mediation Meantime, Gallatin anc
Bayard had got as far as Gottenbure
on their way to Russia. Anxious to
keep Russia from mixing up in the
matter, Lord Castlereagh, when he
heard the commission We're at Gotten.
burg. sent nrd to the car that he
wished he would not push his point
about mediation and he would deal
with the United States direct, either
at London or Gottenburg. But the
commissioners went on to st. Peters
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
Their FaithfuIness.

"Force Of habit is almost as hard q
master to some people as rum is said
to be-" commented the landlord Of the
tavern at Grudge. although the post
office moved to it's new location more
than month ago, and, too, though
they never were compelled by law to
do so, most any time O. day bunch
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
Good Radiance.

"Shall we hire detective to watch
our wedding presents"
II hardly think that will be neces-
sary, my dear. Our friends have
seized the opportunity to work off
lot of old junk. Louisville Courier
Journal.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

plificatiOn In the
faith b, emotions,
and activities of
the Apos toll c
church. The true
model of Chris
tan living Is seen
in connection with
the outpouring Of
the Holy Spirit at
Pentecost. Th Q
faith, the joy, and
testimony which
characterized the
lives of believers
then should be
a permanent fea-
ture Of Christian
living.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
The General Tendency.

Everybody in America belongs to
some kind of a social or commercial
organization" observed the distin-
guished visitor"
"Yes," answered Senator Sorghum.
1--WE have developed into a nation Of
leagues"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Hard to Determine.
FOR YOUR AcID-sToMAcD

Ruth Clifford, the moving picture
ly his name appeared In the casualty
list as wounded.
EYES," said Miss Clifford, In an
swer to an inquiry by her director.
"he was wounded, but not seriously.
We had q letter from the regimental
surgeon"
"Where was he woundedT" asked
Gerard.
"We are not quite sure. The SUR
geon mentioned the place, but we
don't know whether it's an anatomical
phrase or a French village"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Of prominent and influential lunkheadsl
can be seen standing in the doorway
of the old post Office room, patiently
waiting for busy people to come, as
they used to, and scrouge past them,
trying to get in."-Kansas City Star.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

II "every man has his price," as some
human appraiser has remarked, SO has
friendship, and in many cases an en-.
envy Is only a friend returned dishon-
ored for want Of friends to meet him
with.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
Freshen a Heavy Skin

FresFen a Heavy Skin
With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder, an exQuisltely
scented convenient, economical face,
skin, baby and busting powder and
perfume. Renders other perfumes SUI
perfuous. One of the Cuticura Toilet
Trio (Soap, Ointment, Talcum) ADV.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
IT'S NOT YOUR HEART;
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

signals that the kidneys need helps
You should use GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil Capsules Immediately. The
soothing, healing oil stimulates the
kidneys, relieves Inflammation and de-
stroys the germs which have caused it.
Go to your druggist today and get
box of GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OH
Capsules. In twenty-four hours you
should feel health and vigor returning.
After you feel somewhat improved
continue to take one or two capsules
each day, so as to keep the frst-class
condition and ward off the danger of
other attacks.
Ask for the original imported GOLD
MEDAL brand, Three sizes. Money re-
funded if they do not help you.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
CONGRESS OF VIENNA, 1916 SECOND SESSION.

After Peace Delegates Took Up
Regardless the Desires the
People in Way Bring Warfare to Later Generations
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

All some women talk about is--well,
about is hours.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Do you put your 20. K" on your
days work?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Cry tomorrow, if you must, but
laugh today.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Hard facts do not always make an
on soft-headed man.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
First Century
Christianity
BY ROBT. McWATTY RUSSELL, D. D.
Professor Of Bible Doctrine and
Homiletics
Moody Bible Institute. Chicago

TExT-Ye shall be witnesses unto me
both in Jerusalem and Samaria, and to
the uttermost part of the earth.--Acts 1:S.
Christian experience, or the human
side Of salvation, has its finest exem-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Laws are not alive until they are
executed.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21

Don't Sneeze; You May Die.
Scientists say that we are never
nearer death than when we sneeze,
the act causing a momentary convul-
sion Of the brain.
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FRECKLES
Now 10 the Time to Get Rid Of These Ugly Scot,

ashamed of your freckles. as Othiue-double
strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply q httle
OF 1t night and morning and you sho"ld soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear. while the lighter ones have vanished Ell.
tirely. 1t Is seldom that more than one ounce
Is needed to completely clear the shin and gain
beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength 0thine.
as this is sold under guarantee OF money back
IL 1t fails to remove freckles.--Adv.
The bet you intended to make but
didn't is always a safe bet.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1919-06-21
Near BURN
Caused by


That bitter heartburn, belching. food
repeating. indigestion, bloat after eating
aiI are caused by acid-stomach. But they
only first symptoms-danger signals to
warn you Of awful troubles II not stopped
Headache, biliousness, rheumatism, sciaticav
that tired, Iistless feeling. lack of energy,
dizziness, insomnia, even cancer and ulcers
of the intestlces and many other ailments
are traceable to ACID-STOMACH.
Thousands-yes. millfons-of people who
ought to be well end strong mere weak
lings because of acid-stomach. They really
starve in the midst of plenty because they
do not get enough strength and vitality from
the food they eat.
Take EATONIC and give your stomach n
chance to do its work right Make 1t strong.
cool, sweet and comfortable. EATONlU
brings quick relief for heartburn, belching.
indigestion and other stomach mtseries I'M
proves digestion--helps you get full strength
from your food. Thousands say EATON1C
Is the most wonderful stomach remedy In
the world. Brought them relief when every
thing else failed.
Our best testimonial is what EATONTC
will do for you So get big Soc box OF
EAToNIC today from your druggist, use IL
five days-if you're not pleased, return IL
and get your money back.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
By L. J. FAULKNER.

My last editorial wired from Detroit, in which spoke
OF the shortage of cars to have had some effect as
many dealers report increased rush of advance orders
placed during the past week.
Many cars on their way overland, but ell of
them to fill orders placed time ago and will not
relieve matters any.
The factories realizing existing conditions in all cities
have sent out notices their dealers that all orders must be
filed in rotation to those who have placed deposit orders
The next week will be pleasant to those who were
foresgted enough to place their orders time ago. As
matter of fact except in few isolated cases. there
surplus stock on the way
Those who sign the dotted line can reasonably
expect delivery of their chosen within few weeks
but it must be borne in mind that the rule of rotation does
not be bought then without prior order
having been placed
There cannot in the very nature of things be surplus
stock of sufficient meet the demands for months
come
This writer has just been thoroughly the field and
knows whereof he writes.
The way to get the you want is to clinch it
Never was slogan more applicable than, Do 1t Now.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Washington. and started by a we'll
known and responsible firm who have
a reputation OF doing things.
The Washington Times, in this is
sue, has the unique distinction OF
being the first newspaper in this
part OF the country to publish a
regular honafide advertisement OF a
school where one may. after short
course. become a regular licensed
air pilot
The Liberty Car Sales Company. OF
1912 street northwest, announce,
in the present issue of this paper,
that they have established a fully
equipped school for the teaching of
aviation by competent experts. both
in aero and hydroplanes. The course
will cover everything needed to Sc
cure first-class pilots license,
which includes maintenance and re-
pairs.
Edwin w. Hubbard, licensed pilot,
and formerly connected with the
aerial mail service between New
York and Washington, is the head
instructor and he is assisted by a
competent corps OF experts. Mr..
Hubbard has been a pilot foC nearly
four years, and was for some time
connected with the famous Curtis
plant where he acquired a thorough
knowledge of the manufacturing end
Of the game.
A talk with Mr.. Hubbard or any
OF the Liberty Sales stan at their
splendid headquarters will soon con-
vince one that this is not an idle
dream but an assured fact and one
that will stand out in the future,
when flying will be as common as
autoing. as an epoch in Washington
history.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
TELLS Of WORK OF
ROAD COMMITTEE

PHILADELPHIA. May 3.-John s.
Cravens, chairman OF the highways
transport committee of the Council ot
National Defense, in an address to
delegates in attendance upon the re-
cent convention here of the National
Association of Motor Truck Sales
Managers, discussed the work Of the
motor industry
In his address Mr.. Cravens said ir
part:
Il firmly believe that the develop
ment Of road construction and he Use
Of the motor truck is the Esxt great
national Industrial development.
1T has been the Councils policy MT
to undertake the study OF engineer
ing features of road construction, nor
to enter too much into the detail Of
how the value of road construction
and use is to be realized.
The Council also believes that the
application OF the use of the truck Is
something which should be properly
left to the producers, for it is. in a
real snlysis, their business problem.
The Council OF National Defense =
not selling trucks-we try rather 20
S6lA iucdes DuL one Oh INC DuTpOS''S
of the Highways Transport Commit
tee has been to educate the people as
to the proper place OF the motor We
hicle as an agency OF transport in o.
der that 1t might seek and maintain
the place to which it's usefulness en-
titles it.
THE vehicle and the road must be
demonstrated to be compliments or
each other and inseparable parts OF
a great agency of public service.
Once the people thoroughly realize
this. they will demand and have good
roads when and where they will
serve. We have felt that advocacy of
road building as such would not have
so good a reaction as education as to
what the roads can really do for the
people.
1T is a fact. however, that the peo-
pie are beginning to understand what
roads mean-nOt as a means of en-
joyment nor as a convenience-but
as a great factor in the economic
growth of the country. They realize
that poor roads mean restriction of
the social as well as the commercial
opportunities of life, and that good
roads mean quicker transportation,
cheaper transportation, a saving of
labor. and the consequent opening of
new channels of employment, broader
and nearer markets, and that they
are the avenues for a wider and better
social relation.
1T is being realized, moreover. that
to no class does road Improvement
mean so much as it does to the
farmer. Let the people once under
stand that, and we need have no fear
road construction"
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
CAPITAL CITY NOW
BRISCOE'S AGENTS

An announcement OF interest. both
to automobile row and to the general
public, was made this week by Nj
Henderson, OF the Capital City Garage
40 Eighth street northwest, who
stated that arrangements had been
made whereby the Capital City Garage
became the factory representatives of
the Briscoe in the Washington terri
tory.
In making the announcement Mr..
Henderson stated that his company
felt that the trend OF public demand
this year would be exceptionally
strong in the direction OF a light.
populsr-priced passenger car in which
both the factors OF style and economy
had been fully developed.
Naturally" said he, I'VE felt that
in putting our own name and reputa-
ton back OF a car we were taking q
step OF vital Importance to ourselves.
We wanted to be sure we were right
before going ahead; and have been
studying various cars in the held for
q long time. We felt that the car, the
company, and the factory equipment
were of equal Importance.
What impressed US especially
about the Briscoe were the thousands
OF well-authenticated performance
records demonstrating a mileage in
the hands of owners reaching as high
as thirty-hve to the gallon, for we
had to be shown that the car was as
good as il looked.
$50 we tried to place ourselves as
much as possible in the position Of
the actual buyer of the car; we were
sceptical, doubtful, unconyinced. But
I am frank to say that after going
into the matter as thoroughly as pos.
sible the car sold itself to US beyond
question"
The Washington times., 1919-05-03
AUTOMOTIVE
SECTION
DISTRICT NOW HAS
AVIATION SCHOOL

The world do move" and every
day some new and hitherto Un-
dreamed OF event takes place, events
that IL talked OF seriously two
decades ago would subject the speak
er to an examination by a lunacy
commission. A few weeks ago we
read cf the forming Of an air squad
in connection with the New York
police department
Today winners Of sales contests in
the Victory loan drive are given
r1bber-neck rides in airplanes, at
least in Washington. What next?
one asks-Well, here it is: A school
of aviation has been started in
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

In the course of an article in the
May issue Of Motor on Valves and
Valve Stems" H. A. Tarantous calls
attention to the vitality important
part played by the vale stem, often
neglected by the car owner, who for
gets its essential role.
while it is important" says Mr.
Tarantous, that the valve head be
properly cooled and maintain its cor
rect shape, the valve stem also plays
an important part in valve operation.
The stem moving up and down in a
guide rarely gets proper fabrication.
Some owners never bother with them
at all, depending on the little oil that
leaks down through the valve open
ing. In some engines the entire valve
mechanism is exposed to an oil spray.
Worn valve stems, bent stems or tight
stems cause all sorts Of trouble to
the owner. A worn stem is likely to
cause tapping noise every time the
valve is lifted: it also permits OF oil
in quantity leaking down through
the guide and IL may allow air leak
age to dilute the mixture.
Look at your own engine and no
tice IL there is oil all over the valve
mechanism, the tappets. and top of
the crankcase on that side. II you
look closely you may discover that it
leaks down through the valve stem
guides. Wear at this point is not al
ways OF the vale stem; the guide
may wear, but the result is the same.
II the value stem is badly worn
there is nothing left to be done ex-
cept to install a new valve. or IL
there are removable guide bushings.
new bushing of such size as to fit
the value stem. Where the valve
stem operates in an integral cast iron
guide. you have no such choice.
Exhaust valves more than intake
valves are subject to valve stem
carbonizstion. Naturally a deposit OF
carbon on the stem not only cuts the
stem and guide but also prevents free
operation of the valve. Some owners
squirt a little kerosene over the valve
stems at intervals, in the hope of cut
ting the carbon. The best plan is to
remove the valve and get rid of the
carbon by repolishing the stem with
a piece of emery cloth. The stem should
At its guide so that the weight OF the
valve will cause il to fall to its seat
q nd at the same time there must be no
perceptible play. There must be some
clearance. otherwise when the valve
gets hot il will stick in its guide"
1t is notorious that the average
II this hypothetical average person
will read this complete story CT the
valves and the essential part they
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

formed one huge creative army. LET'S
plaster the country with good roads
posters, I'LL the newspapers and pub-
lications with creative advertise
ments. Let's hold mass meetings
with four-minute speakers on how
good roads will benefit everybody"
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Spend thought before yOu spend
money; ycu will have mere for your
money and more money left for your
thought. Buy W. s. 8.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

This column Ia devoted to the interest Of
the autoiSt. All questions a. to care ana
Hpkeep, engine troubles, tours, etc. will be
chserfully and fully answered by an expert.
questions must reach this office not later
than Thursday to insure issue in current
week. Address all communications cArS
Automobile Editor Washington Times, giv-
ing initials Of inquirer for index purposes.
II your car IL ii trouble on the road AID
you need tow or assistance, avail yourself
OF Inc Times Auto Emergency Service, 10
- yours Tor the asking. See notice in this
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

BENJAMIN Franklin saidg "a roll
Ing stone gathers no moss" A care
less spendeF gets no W. s. s.
The Washington times., 1919-05-03

Thrift Is the buIwark Of prosperity.
Buy W. S. S,