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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10

Mrs. j. W. Pate Of Guymon ar
rived Wednesday to visit Mrs. Jess
Pate.
Mrs. A. R. Griffin of Minneola ar
rived Wednesday to visit Mrs. Lee
Franklin.
Mr.. A. E. Janzen, bookkeeper at
the Liberal Creafery Co., is harvest
ing this week.
A. E. Aker is managing the Stark
Music Store while Mr.. Stark is away
on his vacation.
Miss Ruby Walker and little Helen
auckland left for Dalhart for a few
days stay Tuesday.
Miss Grace Wright returned We'd
uesday, from Optima, where she has
been visiting her brother
Misses Edith and Dicie Foglisong,
and Miss Iva Roach, were shopping
visitors from Hooker, Wednesday.
Mrs. John Bolen and Phebe Jane,
Mrs. Buckand and Mrs. Joe Brisen
are spending the day in the country
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Parsons were
here from Plains early in the week
visiting DR.. Pellette, the eye special
ist.
Mrs. L. J. LangIy will leave this
afternoon for Glen, Arkansas, where
she will visit her sister, Mrs. G. l. /
Brittle.
Miss Joe Rennals left last week /
for Tennessee, Arkansas and other
places where she will visit relatives
and friends.
Mrs. L. J. Langly went to Tyrone
Tuesday to visit her sister, Mrs. D.
E. Dawson, returning Wednesday
evening.
B. H. Bryant came here from Dali
hart last week. He is to take the
place of W. A. Franklin, motor car
instructor.
Miss Katie Schaifer, who has been
listing her sister in Stevens County,
,eturned to her home in Nickerson,
Wednesday. |!
E. E. Hutchinson, who has been
,elping his cousin, Mrs. C. Buffalow,
# Tyrone, returned to Ridgeway,
Wednesday.
Mrs. H. G. Armstrong and child
EN- left Wednesday for Odessa,
Missouri, for a two weeks visit with
Ter husbands parents.
C. X. Shopstatt, of Logan Bros.
Train Company of Kansas City. was
the Liberal grain men
donday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Sawyer and :
Hiss Helen Sawyer of Hutchinson
rived in Liberal on business today.
Ar. Sawyer is a travelling salesman 4
or the Williams Heater Co.
A. E. Aker expects to start on his
all delivery for Stark Bros. Nursery
he first of next week. He will make
'yrone, Hooker, GuymOn, Beaver,
nd the surrounding towns.
Mr.. B. G. Roots has just pur-
nased a home on North Sherman
We, formerly owned by Mr.. H. H. ~
.obbIe Mr. Roots will take posses
on Immediately Ray Kennedy
ade the sale. d
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10

Competition is so strong these
days that it is next to impossible for
any fellow to remain the biggest liar
in town for more than a week at .
time.-Deacon Walker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10

DON'T let this hot weather get
you down. Protect yourself with a
bottle of Edelweiss from Taylor's
Soda Fountain.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10

GOOD CIGARS in good condition.
Drug Store
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10
POULTRY REMEDIES and Fly
Chasers at Taylor's Drug Store. 8t1

Wheatland listers and ridge bus
ters.-Thos. W. Cav. 7t2
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10

ARE you "pepless"? Try Pep
.ona at Taylor's Drug Store. 8t1
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-07-10

Miss Freenor of Tyrone came
Wednesday, for dental treatment.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
ALLIES REQUEST
HOLLAND TO GIVE
UP FORMER KAISER

tCon,inued from PAGE oue1
mai action on the covenant of the
League - Nations n af0a ect
There also Is feeling prevalent IN
Paris that the treaty 81 peac, VIII b.
ready for presentation % the German
delegates by Saturday Il this week
before Nh.th time il f. hoped The
'taHan situation may - olive ifset
As 80 ihe peace treaty me NEST
import ~ matter ~ln 20 be seilen
ne problem oi pass ne ihe Jap-
anese and Chinese claims % kau
chau and the shaniane penin sua
A discussion on ih. subject has
hoen expected Tor several daS and
ct may Sc announced today
Matters DEALING with The disposition
- the German Gables the ], arr.a-
tion ~ German prisoners and ihe Gu
ture aNtus of The KEEL canal ana
questions relative "a LuNembuf also
are ucniins. but d is believed hes
sro il t,.. ~, ,.a,.a - aat,s.
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
MILITARY LAW
TO OBTAIN IN
TRIAL or KAISER

Continued from Page Onel
stltuicd to Try the accused thereby
assuring him the guarantees essen &.
'ial TO the right Of defense. II viii
be composed Of five judges, one ap-
pointed by each cf the following five
pc ~ers' namely; The United
States Of America. Great Britain.
France, Italy and Japan.
"'ln its decision the tribunal will
os guided by the highest motives Of
international policy with a view to
vlndeating the solemn obligations
az International undertakings and
the validity of international moral.
''y. !, will be ts duty 10 ns the
punishment which IL considers
shouts be imposed.
The allied and associated pow.
ers will address a request TO the
government Of The Netherlands for
the surrender 10 them Of the es
emperor, IN order tha, he may be
put on trial.
Article rwo-Th. German GOV
eminent not having insured the
punishment Of the persons accused
OF having exercised acts in violation
of the laws and customs Of war.
sueh persons will be brought before
military tribunals by the alli.i and
associated powers and II found
guilty. sentenced 70 the punishmerts
laid down by military law.
The German government shall
hand over 20 the allied and assooi-
ated powers or 20 such one Of .hen,
as shall 50 request all persons ac-
eused Ct having comm tied an set
IN violation Of the laws and customs
otwar who are specified either BY |
name. or by the rank. office or en-
ployrent which they k-,s under the
German authorities.
Ar,iei, Three-persons guilty /
OF criminal acts against the ns.
tionsls Of one of the allied and
associsted powers will be brought
before the military tribunal Of that
power
Persons guilty Of criminal acts
against the nationals of more than
one Of the allied and associated
powers will be brought before mill
tary tribunals composed Of members
Of the military tribunals Of the
powers concerned.
"'ln every case the accused will
be entitled &c name his own eoun-
sell
"The German government under.
takes TO furnish all documents and
information of every kind. the
reduction Of which may be consld-
cred necessary to insure the full
knowledge Of the inoriminating acts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

When Energy and Vitality are
Lowest, then-Infiuenza!

At this time Of the year people fcel weak,
tired. listless. their blood is thin. they have
. lived indoors and perhaps expended al
their mental asd bodily energy and they
want to know how to renew their energy
and stamina, overcome headaches and
backaches, have clear eyes, n smooth.
ruddy skin and feel the exhiloration Of real
good health tingling thru their bodies.
Good, pure. rich, red blood is the best
insurance against ills Of all kinds. You
are apt to suffer from an attack Of Intu-
enza If your health is run down.
Purify Che blood and you can defy
influenza. This is the time 10 clean
house and freshen sp a bit.
Drink ho. water q half hour before
meals, and for a vegetable tonic there's
nothing better than DR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, the old-fashioned
herbal remedy, which has had such fine
reputation for fifty years. /. contains no
alcohol or narcotics and is made into tab
lets and liquid. Send 10 cents to DR..
Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, ". Y.
Tor trial package.
OkoloHa, Ark-'Nfy little step-daughter
tad scarlet fever and the fever left her
nth cough that lasted for four years. /
IA three bottles OF Dr. Pierce's Golden !
siical Discovery cured her She has Z
: no cough for sly months. She stopped
tine after she haJ the fever. but since
Vas taken the Discovery she Is rroR-
st She i only years old
rave DIR Pcrcc's medicines IN as4
Y for years and find them better than
" . claimed 70 be. &C y 0stornc,-
Boz IL.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
FRANK WHITE. GUTHRIE
sOLDiER. RLIlK\>

Frank White. another Guthrie hero
has returned from France. Frank was
n the thick Of The big battles fought
oy cur BOYS during The closing davs ..
me war. lie had wonderful expar-
ienee.
I an siad j; IS over. would nat
want 10 30 through it again. bui |
dead sure would not have missed Il
f9r ANYTHING There is no place like
The eooI old L Abe said today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
WHAT TICkED OVER
TIE WIRE TO-DAY.


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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
e'ii'L SLAIN BY STEP-
FATHER. III RIED tTO,

The body Of Grace Price. the eirl
sam ay Bert D'Usserv. her stem f,ths.-
Friday niEhf. sonth OF the CIV was
taken 70 okaacma City Sunday and
meni n.aae there. The BODY Of
= essery was buried in Summit view
eemetess here SUNDAY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

Because You nre uoi hcekled by
an insisieut committee docs mot
mean YOU will BE allowed % rest
on Victory loan u is your dniy
10 subscribe lo the tull cNtent of
yonr ability Failure of this loan
means en hasilcd hceklug
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

TIE discovery Of the offenders, tao
Just appreciation Of the retponsi
hihty."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

The pround-swcii under Burle-
son has been given au extra tiit
by GOmpers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
MEMBER or THE Assoc ciA1 30
PRESS

Tic ultimate consumer never
gets q chance 70 ~. 'rale.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

Stop and think Have kea done
your share toward putting over
The Victory Loan
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

Messages from the tcs-srte areas Q
the Aca- Easr disclose that Nt. Ara
rat, where. according to enc of fhI
most familiar 81 the nitie ssories. ID.
Ark came to rest when the great Inol
sassided. is the center ct the ree1o-
from which come reports ef sreztesi
suffering.
AT the foot Of the mountain are the
two towns Of Erivan and Etchmiadti-.
the latter confaining the famous Ar
r1enian cathedral. SEQ years old
Twenty-Five rsiics away IS Ashszrae.
! be three to~s1s are mentioned II DIS
patches Just received b. lie American
1ovmiifce for Armenian ard Syrian
Relief as in desperate need Of relief.
One OF the dispatches SAYS that there
are $4,000 people in Erivan without
bread. and that the orrhanagcs are in
terrible eSondition.v Il confines !.
There Is not aoe. cat. horse. camel
or any living thing m all the lgdir re
gion. Refugee women wese seea todzy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
DANGER SAFETY.

Aou are in danger if not
insured.
You are safe if insured in
my old reliable companies.
re. Tornado. Auto lnsur-
anee and Bonds written.
w. M. MCCOY,
l2O12 w. Okla.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28
pcot ftckfer

~ Ait- NlfTdt. sf -
stFirflus fesh from a dad horse With
! ihelr hare hands. Thirty dcaihs day
s'aFc reported frosa Ashtarag. twentv-
..1tc from Eichmiadrin.
1 Near ~. to the North, Il Tlfis, ard
ron this polnf has come a dispatch
shieh says. Conditions IN this coun-
Try arc frishffui and rucnacins. Rap
idly growing worse. Il - concentrs,-
rg regiou fer refugees from other
parts. People starving. dying by thou-
sa1ds. and a. donn to using dead
bcdies fer food.
The AneTican Committee for Ar
merriam and Syrian Relief within the
past few months has sent cut seven I
'couiirgcufs Of workers. four ships
loaded 70 capacity with supplies. and /,
has hoaSht and disirihrsed large qusn-
iities Of supplies locally. Almost every
digateh from the front. however. en-s
rh4sizes that much more must Be dsos
u Il Is hopcd to save the @osa,oos
aey starving u Western AS
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

Ns~hingion-A p.ea 10 plant more
vegetables has been aeni oaf hy The
agricultural department.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

I.0n1on The worst storm in s.
wears IS raglns IN lac Br.llsh ~
today
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-04-28

New Orleans-Alberf Esoalnal
M mher Il eanxrsss irem fAe FIRST
Louisiana dis rlct. died a. as home
here sariy today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
CUBA DENIES BEING
GERMAN U-BOAT BASE
Juna MontaIvo, Cuban Secretary De-
ciares Charge OF Submarine Base
and Propaganda Hotbsd by Max
irril;an Toeh as Falss--Asks Confir.
nation by U. s. intelligence Officers.

Havana, March 13.-De aiai that a
German submarine base was maintain
ed on tho coast of Cuba and that Cuba
was hotbed OF German propaganda
was made tonight by one Juna Mon
talvo, secretary OF the interior in n
statement in answer to declarations
made in a speech in New York recent
ly by Maximilian Toch. camofleur
employed by the American govern
ment.
Havana newspapers on March g."
said the secretary's statement. con
tanned the remarks of Mr.. Toch. who
is said to have spoken with the con-
sent Of the secretary OF the American
navy. to the effect that the United
States naval authorities believed that
a German secret base existed on the
north coast Of Cuba and that Cuba
was practically one big nest OF German
spies. more of whom were to be found
in this country than In the United
States itself. He added that rich
German films in Havana we're motor
iously aiding the central powers.
In the matter Of a German naval
base In Cuba. II hass been established
that no foundation for the assumption
exists. The Cuban navy. although
small in comparison to the American
navy, was put under the guidance and
virtually at the disposal OF the Ameri-
can navy department for the purpose
OF landing as efficient service as pos
sitle In the Caribbean sea and the
gulf OF Mexico. As for the reported
nest OF German spies. the American
intelligence service. both OF the naval
and post office departments. can best
testify concerning the sincerity and
efficiency OF the co-operation given
by the Cuban intelligence service dur
ing the course OF the war
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
u. S. MARINES
BATTLE JAPS
At TEN TS|N
Serious Clash Grows Out
of Rough Treatment of
Americans.
BAYONETS USED ON
DISORDERLY YANKS
Americans Resent Treatment Of Com
rades and Make Attack on Japanese
Consulate, Seriously iujurino Consul
Two Americans Wounded-lnei.
don't Causes Uneasiness in Wash.
inston.
[By the Associated Press. ]


Peking, March 13.-American ma
rines have raided the japanese conces-
sions at Tien Tsin, forcing their way
into the Japanese consulate and as
saulting the consul, according to dis
patches received here.
The trouble is said to have been
caused by the rough treatment given
American soldiers who became disord-
erly in the japanese quarters of the
city. Japanese soldiers drove out the
Americans with fiXed bayonets, II is
said. wounding two Of them seriously.
The next day two hundred angry
marines who we're off duty paradcd
thru the Japanese concession and 1t Is
alleged they attacked every Japanese
encountered When the marines
reached the consulate they forcibly
entered and assaulted the consul.
whose injuries are thought to be ser
ious.
The consular body is celebrating on
measures to oe taken TO restore nor
NAL conditions. 1t is said that feeling
is running high at Tien Tsin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
ASK POPULAR VOTE ON LEAGUE.
Referendum Measure TO Be Put Before
Congress by Borah.

Washington, March Undetermined
to get an accurate and unmistakable
expression Of American public senti
ment on the league Of nations Senator
w. E. Borah. Of idaho, announced that
a bill for nationwide popular referen
dunn on the proposed covenant would
be drafted for introduction Immediate
ly upon the reconyening Of congress.
The senator expressed the view that
advocates OF the league Of nations
would not dare oppose the bill. He
pointed out that the people have not
thus far been permitted to vote on the
question Of league Of nations. II the
advocates Of the league were to op-
pose the proposed plebiscite, he de-
clared they would be placed in the
position of fearing to submit the league
to q decision Of the people.
Senator Borab also gave It as ais
opinion that the senate stands ready
to abandon the traditional policy OF
considering treaties In secreA session
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
KENYON FAVORS
LEAGUE CHANGES
Iowa Senator, in Formal Statement,
Outlines Objections to Present Draft
-Upholds Senators Who Criticize
League as Actuated Only by Patri-
otic Motives.

SEccia! to Times Republican.
S. Kenyon in his first formal state
ment on the league Of nations de-
clares he is in favor of it but insists
amendments should be made before
being ratified by the senate. The sem
ator believes necessary amendments
will be adopted at the peace confer
ence and a modified constitution will
then be ratified by the, United States
senate The question Of taking the
proposed league or losing one forever
has not arisen and in the opinion OF
the senator never will. Senator Ken
yon upholds his colleagues active in
demanding changes. Referring to sen
ators Knox, Lodge, Borah Cummins.
Reed and Thomas, he says. "They are
Just &c patriotic as those who denounce
! them and far more able. They are
actuated only by patriotic motives" full
discussion Of the proposed league is
approved by Kenyon.
Get the peace treaty first and then
discuss the league. The people have a
right to demand that ambiguous claus
es be made plain in such a document
affecting whole nations" The follow
ing difficulties Of the proposed league
are outlined by the senator:
1t would deny the right of revolution
to people struggling for liberty; take
away the right to restrict immigration:
would require q nationa to undertage a
particular mandatory whether it want
ed to or not; the Monroe doctrine Is
abandoned; declares the voting power
Of the United States should be in
creased, as Great Britain would have
flveximes the voting power Of United
States in the house Of delegates.
Senator Kenyon praised president
Wilson for what he has done in help
| ins to formulate plans for the league
and declared that he had no patience
with those who were trying to embar-
rass him either for political or other
motives. The senator. however, statet
| that the president should welcome dis
J cussion and suggestions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
CREEL WILL PURSUE
POLITICAL CAREER
Retiring Chairman Of Publicity Com.
n'ittes Not An Office Seeker but
Humble Assistant in DeIousins Pro-
cess Which Public Life Needs"-De-
nies Any Difference. With Wilson.

Washington. March 1z-Settlement
Of the accounts Of the committee on
public information now being made viii
show that the committees domestic
work was virtually self sustaining"
George Creel. chairman Of the commit
tee, said today. Mr.. Creel reiterated
today that he had resigned as chairman
Of the committee. President Wilson,
he said. however, had not yet ac-
cepted his formal resignation.
OF the original appropriation of ST.
250.000 for the committees domestic
work, Mr.. Creel said about $500, 900 re-
mained unexpended.
In explaining that he regarded him
self now as private citizen, Mr.. Creel
said that he had made no plans for his
future activities but meant to take an
active interest In political affairs. He
added it would not be of as an office
seeker "but rs humble assistant in
the delouing process Of which our
public life stands in neei."
Mr.. Creel characterized reports OF
differences with Prasiden Wilson as
"so false As 20 he absurd" He said
that 1t was on the other hand his great
est pride that he could say that from
the first to the last he had "only faith,
confidence and the most inspiring sup
port from the president"
The committee chairman denied fiat
-ly that the American government since
the opening OF the peace conference
had exercised any censorship over news
matter between Europe and the United
States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
Delegation to Conference
Can Not Make Final
Decisions.
BERNSTORFF FAILS
TO LAND PLACE
Former Ambassador to United States
schsred TO Be Selected on os'esa'
tion-Was Making PLANS to Go to
Paris-Belsium Planning Immense
Loan Until War lndemnities Are
Pair by Germany.
Try the Associated Press.l


welmar, March 14.--All the German
delegates to the peace conference will
be on an equal footing, altho Count
Won Brockdorff- Rantzau, the foreign
minister, will be their leader.
The party will not have the power to
make final decisions, that being vested
in the cabinet. 1t will be accompanied
to the conference by large altho as
vet undetermined group Of experts
clerks and secretaries.
The selection of the peace conference
delegates was reached after lonS
cabinet meeting which began Wednes-
day and lasted far into the evening.
True to President Ebert's announcement
at the time of his election, Count Won
Bernstorff will not be a delegate, altho
there has been great pressure brought
to have him named.
1t was only a month ago that Won
Bernstorff was openly planning to go.
Those around him had to be convinced
il would be a grave mistake on Ger
many's part to appoint him. March 20.
which has been frequently mentioned as
tne udte IOr tus pieiliiiiiieiS PeeSo WI
ference, has not been announced here
as the time for the first meeting. The
appointment of Count Won Brockdorff-
| Rantzau, DR.. Eduard David and even
DR.. Max Warburg was no surprise
since they had been frequently men
toned, but that of Herr Geisberg, min
lister Of posts and telegraph in the
Prussian ministry, was unexpected.
Spartacan forces still retain part OF
the Berlin suburb Of Lichtenberg and
| are stubbornly resisting the govern
| ment forces, an Exchange dispatch
from Copenhagen says. Fighting is
continuing in Lichtenberg and also in
Karlshorst.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
covERpALE RESIGNS AT AmEs.
State County Agent Leader Will Be
come Secretary Of Farm Bureau.

Ames. March III. W. Coverdale,
state county agent leader since 1912.
has resigned his position with the az :
ricultural extension department or
Iowa State College. 1t was announced
today. and probably will be succeeded
by Murl Mcdonald, assistant state
leader
Mr.. Covcrdale has been made sec
retary Of the Iowa Farm Bureau red
era ton and will take up his neW duties
at once, locating here temporarily. but
later moving to Des Moines. The
federation was effected Dec. - last by
representatives of seventy county farm
bureaus. meeting at Marshalltown. j.
r. Howard, Of Marshall county, was
chosen president.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-14
RALPH DECKER DIES IN CHICAGO
Was Manager OF Decker Packing
House at Mason City.

Special 20 Times -Republican,
Mason City, March 14-Ralph w. f.
Decker, secretary and general manager
Of the Jacob f. Decker 4 Sons pork
packing plant OF this city, died at n
hospital in Chicago this morning folz
lowing an operation more than a week
ago for the removal Of q diseased kid
ney. He was prominent in Masonic
circles and in the Elks lodge and Is
survived by his wife. his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob f. Decker. n brother
Jay Decker and sister Miss Gertrude,
all Of whom are the principal owners
OF the Independent Packing house here
He was about i5 years old.