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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
First Formal Meeting of Dele
gates in Sale de la Paix is
Ceremonial Function.
GAG RULE IS MODIFIED
One Open and Five Secret Sessions
Per Week Said to Be Present Plan
-Poincare Delivers Keynote
+ Speech at Opening.

ottoy Sots wv It's 0o0SItI.
bling of the first full session Of the
peace congress, the prospects Of
the notable gathering Of statesmen
making rapid progress with it's
work seemed enhanced by the ap-
parent defeat Of hoIshevism in
Germany, thus opening the way to
the stabiIIzing of the government
and the prospect of it's being able
to send responsible representa-.
tives to the conference.
Paris, Jan. 20. The first formal
sitting of the peace congress found
President Wilson-aided by the Brit
ish delegates-partial victor in the
fight for recognition of his first prin-
ciple-"open covenants, openly arrived
at"
The gag rule which was imposed to
make the sessions secret had been
modified and arrangements made for
publicity under certain restrictions.
1t is said the present plan is for one
open and five secret sessions per
week.
The initial peace conference sitting
was planned as a formal affair, with
an imposing turnout of troops, impress
sive ceremonies and a keynote speech
by President Poincare. Long before
the hour for the opening crowds as
sembled in the streets leading to the
foreign office to cheer the delegates
as they passed.
Arrangements Complete.
All preparations had been complet-
ed for the first formal session of the
peace congress at 8 p. m.
The Sale d'Horloge, now rechrix.
tened the Sale de la Paix, one of the
most splendid reception rooms in
Europe, had been placed in readiness
for the delegations of the various ma.
tons as they entered to inaugurate
the sittings of the full congress, the
entire chamber having been rear
ranged for the special purpose to
which it is now put.
Stately Ceremonies.
The opening OF the congress was a
ceremonial function, the leaders MAX
Ing their first bows. the delegates eX-
changing salutations and the republic
an guard. in gorgeous uniforms, lend
ing color to the scene.
When the delegates were installed
around the conference table Raymond
Poincare, president of France, made
his entry into the hall with an escort
OF premiers and took his place in the
presiding officers chair at the head
Of the table.
The opening address of NJ. Poincare
In welcoming the. congress to Paris
sounded the glories Of the war just
won and told of the momentous WORK
of reconstruction entrusted to the
congress.
President Wilson sat at the right
of Premier Clemenceau, who will pre-
side at the sessions of the congress-.
Premier Lloyd George sat at the left
of Premier C~lemenceau.
Secrecy Question Unsettled.
1t is understood there is pending a
plan for one open and five secret ses-
sions a week. American press repre-
sentatives decided at a meeting to con-
tinue their efforts to have the public
ity feature of the peace congress alb
solutely unrestricted. Another call
was issued for a meeting for all press
representatives, including the French.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
AIRCRAFT CASE is CLOSED
Colonel Edward A. Deeds of Signal
Corps Ex~onerated.

Corps Exonerated.
Washington, Jan. 17.-After an ex-
haustive investigation into the facts,
the special War department commit
tee appointed to inquire into charges
made against Colonel Edward A.
Deeds, of the signal corps, in Charles
E. Hughes report on aircraft produc-
ton has recommended that no court
martial proceedings be instituted
against the officer.
Secretary Baker made public the
boards findings together with a letter
he has written Chairman Dent of the
house military committee,
ing that they had been approved and
the case closed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
VANCE C. MCCORMICK QUITS
Said to Have Resigned as Democratic
Chairman.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Vance C. Nc
Cormick has resigned as chairman of
the Democratic national committee. 1t
is understood he is under considera-
ton for appointment as American am
bassador to France to succeed William
raves Sharp. Mr.. Sharp's resigna-
ton, it is said, is in the hands of the
President, but no announcement of
the fact has been made.
The fact that Mr.. Mccormick has
resigned became known here, although
there had been no suggestion of it
when he sailed for France two weeks
ago to assist with work in connection
with the peace conference.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
FRENCH GENERALS HONORED

Thirteen Are Given American Distin-
guished Service Cross.
Paris, Jan. 20.-President Wilson has
bestowed the American distinguished
service cross on the following French
generals:
Franchet D'Esperey, De Castelnau,
Fayolle, Maistre, Debeney, Hirschau-
or, Gouraud. Mangin, De Goutte, Ber-
thelot, Humbert, Guillaumat and Wey-
gand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
SHOT DOWN PRISONERS
Wanton Killing of Soldiers Who Were
Playing Football.

American Headquarters in Germany,
Jan. 2o.-(By Courier to Nancy.)-
Americans who were prisoners in Ger
many will make afidavits exposing a
number of new German atrocities, Cen
eral Harries stated. The worst of
these occurred when Germans, without
provocation, fired on prisoners playing
football, killing and wounding num-
bers of them.
The last of the American prisoners
are now on their way home, General
Harries said.
A commission has been appointed to
assist in r%epatriating Russian, Serbian
and Roumanian prisoners.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
SAYS TRUCE is NOT PEACE
Mayo Questions Wisdom of Turning
Warships Into TRANSPORTS.


Warships Into Transports.
Philadelphia, Jan. 2O.-Admiral H.
T. Mayo, commander of the American
Atlantic fleet throughout it's active SER
vice in war, speaking before the four
teenth annual Poor Richard club at
Franklin day banquet, questioned the
wisdom of converting battleships into
transports to bring men back from
France.
"Armistice does not spell peace" he
declared. IF this great wal ends with
out difficulties following, 1t will be
different from any other war, and we
may need our battleshipsl at any time.
The idea that the only thing to do now
is to get the boys back quick is all
wrong"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
PUTS OFF WAR ZONE VISIT

President Postpones Trip to invaded
Regions Of France.
Paris, Jan. u. President Wilson
has indefinitely postponed his visit to
the invaded regions Of France in order
to keep In touch with the peace con.
ference activities in Paris.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
DIVERS TO BE DESTROYED
Allies Also to Use German Trade Fleet
Under New Truce.

Paris, Jan. 20.-The Havas agency
announces the signature of the new
terms Of the armistice as they stood
concerning the surrender of German
submarines ready for sea-and the de-
struction Of the submarines in the
course of construction, which the AL
lied commissioners discovered in Ger
man ports in December. The clause
placing the German merchant fleet at
the disposal Of the Allies was also
signed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
RUSSIANS WILLING TO QUIT

soisheviki Sends Peace Note to Pres.
ident Wilson.
Copenhagen, Jan. 20.-Maxim Lit
whom, the former Bolsheyik ambas.
sador at London, has sem a note to
President Wilson declaring that the
boisheviki government of Russia Is
prepared to cease it's world propa.
ganda ii the Allies will agree to- enter
into peace negotiations with 1t. ac.
cording to the Social Demokraten.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
EDITOR HUMBERT CLEARED
Paris Newspaper Man E%xonerated In
Bolo Pasha Case.

Paris, Jan. ADMINISTRATIONS have
established the falsity Of accusations
made against Charles Humbert, former
editor Of the Paris newspaper LIE Jour-
nal, who became involved during the
trials Of Boio Pasha and who was
charged with communicating to Ger
many the contents of two documents
relative to the national defense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
U. s. Animal Casualties 42,s11.

Washington. Jan. 17.-Animal cas-
ualties overseas had reached a total
Of 42,31l on Christmas day, at. which
time the total American animal army
in France was 1851, War depart
ment officials said.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
DEPUTIES CHOOSE NEW RULER
Princess Charlotte to Preside Over
Luxembourg Affairs.

Luxembourg, Jan. 16.-Princess
Charlotte, sister of Grand Duchess
Marie, has been chosen as the latter's
successor by the chamber of deputies,
which met Immediately after the abdi-
cation Of the grand duchess was an
nounced. By a vote of 80 to 10 the
chamber decided Immediately to ap-
point a delegation to receive Princess
Charlotte's oath of office. Princess
Charlotte will assume office at once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
Irish Assembly open. Jan. p.

Irish Assembly Opens Jan: Fl.
Dublin, Jan. 20.-The Irish assembly
Will open here Jan. 81, it was officially
announced at Sim Fein headquarters.
the government, it is believed, will
make no attempt to prevent the meet
ing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
ITALIAN CABINET RESIGNS
Premier Orlando Busy Forming New
Ministry.

Rome, Jan. 1.-THE Italian cabinet
has resigned. Premier Orlando is at
work on the formation OF a new cab
met.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
ALLIED OFFICERS H0N0RED

Eleven Are Awarded Medals by Sec
rotary Baker.
Washington, Jan. 16.-Upon the rec
~ommendation Of General March, Sec
rotary Baker has awarded the Ameri-
can distinguished service medal to II
officers of Allied armies for "excep-
tionally meritorious and distinguished
service to the United States army"
during the war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23

President-Eieet Is Dead,
Rio Janeiro, Jan. 17.-Dr. Rodrigues
Alves. 'president-elect of Brazil. is
dead. ~.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23
NAME PARK FOR ROOSEVELT
Senate Votes Unanimously in Favo,

Of Bill.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE bill des-
ignating the California giant redwood
district as Roosevelt National Park"
was passed unanimously by the SEN
ate and goes to the house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-01-23

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The Washington times., 1919-08-06
KNIGHTS TO WAGE
WAR ON BOLSHEVIKI

BUFFALO, n. Y, Aug. 6.--St Jo-
seph's new cathedral in Buffalo
was filled to overlooking at the SOL
emn pontifieal mass which preceded
the openink OF the Knights OF Column
bus peace convention here. Bishop
William Turner was celebrant Of the
mass, which was sung by a choir OF
priests. Bishop Thomas J. Shahan. of
the Catholic University OF America,
delivered the sermon.
Mayor George S. Buck. OF Buffalo,
welcomed the knights to Buffalo. Ad-
miral William S. Benson. chief. OF ma
val operations, delivered an address.
He paid high praise to the war rec
ords OF the knights OF Columbus.
Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty,
Of Philadelphia, declared war on the
part Of the knights OF Columbus
against the forces of Bolshevism and
anArchistic unrest.
"The Knights OF Columbus" he de.
elared, ARE sympathetic toward all
manifestations of healthy dissatisfac-
ton with unfair conditions OF labor,
but we are forever and unalterably
opposed to the mad, sinister 'philoso-
phiss of anarchy imported from Eu,
rope"
Secretary OF War Baker and Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy Roosevelt
will address the convention today.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
ARREST ARMED MEN
At PRENIER'S HOME

PARIS, Aug. s.-Two laborers. one
Of whom had two REVIEWERS and the
other q large knife, we're arrested
near the residence Of Premier Clemen-
ceaH ~ detectives.
As they we're being taken to the
police station, a detective said, the
men offered money for their release.
when questioned they gave. their
names a. Ernest vGlIes And Alexander
BonAard. They said they had An en-
Eagement With friends and relatives
at . cafe in the street where ClSmen-
ceau resides. They said seine enc
whose name they did not know com
missiobed them to sell the weapons
for him.
The men we're held for trial on
charge Of carrying concealed weapons
and attempted bribery.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
Jury INDICTSFOUR
FOR RACE RIOTS

Forty-seven indictments were re-
TUNED yesterday by the grand jury,
One OF the indictments returned was
against four negroes accused Of firing
q revolver into q group of sailors and
marines in front of the Naval Hos
pital on the second night of the re-
cent race riots here.
The men are charged with assault
with . dangerous weapon. They are
Raymond Lee, Edmond Thomas, Rich.
ard Adams, and Roger Smith,
The other indictments returned:
Non-support-Samue =. Streeks,
Thomas Savoy. Joseph Savoy, Harry
r. Roots. Edward K. Richardson,
Henry F. Rabbit, EppIe H. Payne,
Arthur G. Meeks, Louis r. Lippin-
cett, George Griches. Frank Dodson,
wendell CTenczius. Thomas H. Cor
nett. Charles Boyd, and James A.
Barnes.
Joyriding-Ernest PoAs. Philip My
ers, Benjamin 8. Jones, Morris Will
hanson, James z. Taylor, Bernard
Stewart, William Thomas, Edward
Thomas. GARFIELD Preleau. and John
jackson.
Forgery and "uttering"-Alonzo R
Gowles, Frederick II. q. MaSslnan,
IT., William N. Gibbons. Basil C..
Bowie. Louis Sellers. George NJ. Carr.
George z. Hopkins, Raymond H. Ball,
Daniel A. MahoRey, Henry c. Barnes,
jr., and Eugene c. Neville, the latter
also indicted for adultery and larceny
from the United States. An indict-
nent for larceny from the United
states was also returned against
Henry c. Barnes. jr.
Assault with dangerous weapon
Jesse Craig. walter Dryer, Marshall
Frye, Lenvood Hill. and Robert Chap
man.
Larceny from the United States
Bernard Lewis.
Grand larceny - GARFIELD Holmes.
MaPy A. Hensley, Elias NJ. Nesbit.
william c. Gilmore, Charles Mat
thews, and George E. Hopkins.
PerjuFy-Auguatus Breitenstein.
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny--Will-
lam johnson, Charles Marshall, and
George F. Pollard, the latter indicted
twice for this offense.
False pretenses-John T. Wlkey.
Embezzlement-Virg Bradley.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
OPPOSE SALE Of
u. S. GOOD ABROAD

The announcement by the War
Department that c. W. Hare. director
Of sales, would try to get rid OF
much army clothing IN Europe, has
caused a lot OF comment and criti-
cIsm.
1t is understood that Mr.. Hare has
gone to Europe to sell vast quanti-
ties Of clothing, surplus from the
army stores, in order to create 4
market there. and presumably pro-
tect the American manufacturers
And this at the time when the high
cost OF living looms ABOVE all else
in the public eye.
The material to be disposed Of in.
cludes: Cotton piece goods, 90 mil
lion yards; wool piece goods, IS mil.
lion yards; summer drawers, Q mil
lion: summer undershirts, 1o,933,4 74;
winter drawers, T,464.O32; winter un-
dershirts, 5,0s5, 492; cotton stockings,
> million; wool stockings, 15,499, 400;
toques, $50, 900.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
ARGENTINA ISNEAR
BREAK WITHBRITAIN

BUENos AIRES. Aug. 6.-Diplo-
matte relations between Great Brit
ain and Argentina are strained as q
result Of the purchase by Argentina
Of the German steamship Bahia
Blanca, according to Ia Naeicn.
REGARDING FumorI Which from the
beginning have keea fO1nAn9 on more
than suppOsition," thO ReWSpaRer
says, I'VE have received versions the
gravity Of which are seIf-eVident and
according to which the return to Lon
con of Sir Reginald Tower, British
minister to Argentina, and the de-
parture Of Francisco Alvarez De To
ledo, Argentine minister to England,
from London are not disconnected. On
the contrary, il appears the retire
ment OF both ministers is traeeable to
the purchase by Argentina Of the
steamer Bahia Blanca from the Ger
mana, which purchase the british
EoVerhment refused to recognize.
relieving this refusal Argentina
attempted 20 solve the difficulty BY
Appointing as minister at London
Senior Teledo, who, as minister Of ma
rine, handled the negotiations for the
purchase of the ship. He presented
his credentials to the British foreign
ofaee seine time ago bua = consider
able period has elapsed without King
George receiving him. It is reported
there IL no probability Of his receP-
ti6n in the near future"
Sir RAgiAald Tower denies his re-
turn to Loadon indicates immipenee
Of a rupture Of relations between
Great Britain and this country. He
declares he is gsing to London Aere-
IL for q rest
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
ELIEs FRoM CHILE no ARGENTINA

BUEEOS AIRES. Aug. 6.-Lieuten-
ant Locatelli, an Italian. aviator, who
last week feV from Buenos Aires to
Valparaiso, has now made a nonstop
flight from Santiago, Chile. to this
city. The time was Z hours and 10
Minutes. His latest air voyage com
pletes the aViatoF's round trip from
She Atlantic TO the Pacific and over
the Andes mountains.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
Only "A Yanks Left in
Russia; Pershing Army
Cut Down to 9S,497

From the magnificent army Of
$780, 900 men the American army
under command OF General Per-
shing has dwindled to less than
100000, including all the forces in
Europe. This number does not in
clude the American forces in ST.
IBERIA nor the troops on the way.
home.
The status Of the total Amert-
can expeditionary forces as II was
on July 81 is given as follows in
cable from General Pershing to
the War Department.:
In England, 21s; in north Rus
STA, A: north Russia forces en-
route to Brest. $50; in American
areas, 97,5O5, a total OF 9S,497.
This number comprises 3.733
army officers and 92,44s enlisted
men. 20 marine corps officers and
s57 enlisted men, 910 nurses and
$50 army field clerks.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
LIGHTNING KILLS
3 IN MIDDLE WEST

FORT WAYNE, lad, Aug. S.-Thrse
persons we're killed and property dam
age amounting 70 thousands Of dol
lars resulted from a rain and eleetri-
cal storm which swept over northern
Indiana ana western Ohio yesterday.
The three dead were struck by light
ming.
Several bulldogs between here and
Van Vert, Ohio. were reRertsd de-
streyed by IRE and lightning. The
greatest damage, However, will be
that TO crops.
Two hundred families were driven
from their homes At THIN, ohio, by
water.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BILIOUSNESS
TAKE A CALOTAB
The NausealesS Calomel Tablet
That Does the Work Without
the Slightest Unpleasantness.

Ask your doctor and he will tell you
tina, caIomel is the best and only sure
remedy for q lazy liver, biliousness,
indigestion and constipation. Now
that all Of its unpleasant qualities
have been removed, ealomel, in the
form OF Calotabs. IS the easiest and
most pleasant of all laxatives to take,
One tablet at bedtime, with a swallow
OF water-thats all. No taste, no
gripping nor nausea. In the morning
you feel simply fne-live. Wide.awake,
energetic. strong and with a hearty
appetite for breakfast. Eat what you
want and 60 about your work-no
danger.
calotAbs are sold only in original.
sealed packages. price thirty-five
cents. SO sure and delightful that
your druggist offers your money back
as a guarantee that you will be per.
frctlN delighted with Calntahs
The Washington times., 1919-08-06

on one Of the cars was slightly IN
jured
Robert GaEkins. coloFsd. SIX years
old. 1909 Wiley court northeast. va
hit BY an automobile operatsd bv
Phillip Garlnkle. III Seventh street
northwest az Thirteenth and II streets
northeast, last night. The boy va
only slightly injured and taken to his
home.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
us clerks WOULD
BUY FROM ARMY

Civilian employees Of the Unite1
States Government have asked Presi-
dent Wilson to support legislation
which will permit them to make pur-
chases from the army and navy sup
ply departments.
The National Federation Of Federal
Employees has sent letter to the
White House to this effect, saying
that the proposed law would beneht
80 per cent of the Government en-
ployes in the country.
The legislation is asked for "as an
immediate emergency measure, pend
ing more fundamental economic ad-
justments for all workers"
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
JAILED AND FINED FOR
SELLING DRINK OF WHISKEI

NEW YORK. Aug. 6.-For selling a
glass OF whiskey on July 3. John H.
Voege. proprietor of a cafe, was found
guilty by a jury in the criminal
branch of the Federal district court
Of violating the wartime prohibition
law and fined 81 900 and sentenced to
six months imprisonment.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
U. S. WANTS VOLUNTEERS.
FOR SERVICE IN SIBERIA

The army needs men for Siberian
service. orders have been sent from
the War Department to department
commanders to hustle up the recruit
ing job for the Siberian contingents.
All men recruited for this service
will be sent directly to San Francisco.
whence the Siberian replacement de-
tachment will leave about August II.
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
WOMAN INJURED
ASCARS CRASH

A street car OF the. Washington
Railway and Electric Company last
night crashed into the rear end Of an
other car of the same company which
was at a stop at Eleventh and Mon
roe streets northwest. Miss Virginia
Myies, twenty-five years old. sic
Twelfth street northwest. a passenger
The Washington times., 1919-08-06

And after a while . box came
fer me and when ! opened it
it vas Just like Christmas
IN the middle Of August
because there were five pairs o.
perfect
black silk stockings
(all repaired ones have to be made
black
they must have found they eOulG
fix the fifth pair-anyvay there
were five pairs
that vsuld have eOst me $12.5e
without the var tax
aAd / tSld NY friend, UTaAis Lege
absut IL
She's the one who wrote the poem
about the WashingtSa Monument
that's en- sale in the little shops
and she bought seine
and when they were 50 worn
they ought to have been thrown
away
she seat hers and they fixed EN-
and Uranie Was tiGklsd PINK
it is 4 funny 4aAe, isn't it
but Uranie cant help it
because her grandfather or som,
BODY
m the family
discovered the plaAet Uranus
and THEN
when Uranie came alsaE
and wasn't a BOY
and they wanted
to use the name IN the FAMILY
they just had to make it UPanie
and the funny part is these same
ones
can be done again
AND AGAIN
the stockings mean
and although this will be
BAD NEWS
for Mr.. JELLEFF
l don't expect EVER to have to
buy any new
BLACK ones because all ny
CoLORED ones
can be made black this way
and I've got three more pair
Of black ones and Pm going to send
those
and that will make eight blacks
50 l figure that in the LONG RUN
mot the RUN in the stockings)
l get at least two pairs-or MORE
for the price of ONE
and WILD HORSES couldn't mako
me
put my money into anything but
GOLD STRIPE
l know this all sounds like a
FAIRY story
when everything is getting higher
and HIGHER
evsryday-including stockings
but I've got the letter and the check
stub
AND the Stockings
and III show EN- TO yVu to prove it
If you're q nasty mean CAT
and DON'T BELIEVE me without!
The Washington times., 1919-08-06
GARAGE PERMITS REVOKED
ILLEGALLY, SAYS GARDINER

The action of Commissioners
Brownlow and Kutz, in revoking a
permit issued June 20. to William T.
Galliher TO erect six private garages
on an alley between Seventeenth ana
Eighteenth and CoTcoTan and Q
streets northwest, 10 illegal and
without authority OF law. according
to Commissioner Gardiner who has
filed z minority opinion.