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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
TO SAVE Y QUAIL and
PRAIRIE CHICKENS
Az Il
Iowa Conse eryation Associa-
ton Active i'm the Leg
islature.

The Freeman Journal is in receipt of
a letter from g. b. Macdonald, secre-
tary OF the Iowa Conservation assOcia-
tion, asking that the people of Iowa
generally rally to a movement TO pre-
vent the repeal of the law which two
years ago closed prairie chicken and
quail shooting in the state for five
years. The letter, which is self-explan-
atory, follows:
Editors Freeman-JOurnal: You per-
haps recall that the Iowa legislature
two years ago provided a five year clos
ed season for both prairie chicken and
quail in Iowa. The bill was bitterly
by the spokesmen of the so
called spOrtsmen Of the state. Those
favoring the protection of quail and
prairie chicken won out and the bill
was passed. At the present time bill
has been introduced in the senate to
repeal the law of two years ago which,
if passed, would without question ac-
complish the final destruction of both
the quail and prairie chicken.
The farmers of Iowa, as class, do
not favor the extinction of these ma
tive birds which are of tremendous val
ue in keeping down insect pests and
which are as nearly harmless as any
birds which we have in the state.
If the farmers are interested in pre-
venting a few hunters accomplishing
their program of destroying the few re-
manning quail and prairie chicken, it is
if the utmost Importance that the far
mers Of your county, preferably Off
cially through the county farm bureau,
should take up this matter with your
senator and representative.
l believe the farmers realize the
value of the quail and prairie chicken
better than any others in the state.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
*+*s***********~~s++$$%%+s
THE MELTING-POT.
From Leslie's.
+*$s++*+*+**+***<.++++$%*s

y
Ex-Governor Stokes of New Jersey
says: IF it took the. American colon
les eighteen years to form league Of
states after the revolution, how long
will 1t take Europe. hampered by tradi-
tions, ages old. to form u stable gov
ernment?'
A piece of first class matter mailed
in Boston reached Providence, 45
miles away. in 92 hours, Night letters
arc no longer telegraphed from Wasl.
ington to New York but are sent by
mail. Each sender is charged 35c.,
when he. could transmit his letter for
Be. by mail Governmental efficiency
A wealthy Japanese who gave half
of his fortune to the city Of Osaka to
build town hall lost the remainder
of his fortune last year and committed
suicide. Recently his only daughter
gave the keys Of the completed build
ing to the mayor, and the 500 guests
mt the opening ceremony wept in sym
pathy with her.
At a meeting of the strikers in Pat
erson, New Jersey, a girl shouted
I'VE don't want any of the I. w. w.
here. They lost the strike for us in
1913, and we won't give them another
chance. Wherever the l. w. w. goes
there is trouble. and we don't want tc
go to Jail" An |. w. w. organizer
was "booed" from the platform.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
Ray Welch Enroute Home.

Relatives in this city today received
word that Ray Welch arrived in New
York from France. March 10. Private
Welch was formerly with the Sand
storm" division and later was trans
ferred to the 9th division. He ORR
ginally belonged to Company G of this
city. He expects to be sent to Camp
Dodge for rehabilitation within a
few days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
''HERO STUFF GETS
AMERICAN n OFFICER
IN BAD IN LONDON
(Ry The 4,ssOciat ted, Press. y

!, London, March "a. Thes court mar
tial of Captain Edmund G. Chamber
lain of San Antonio, an officer Of the
United States marines, whoseF stories
of-an exploit in bringing down a num-
ber Of German machines in an air bat
tie last July, have been under inyesti-
CATION for some times, was begun ut
American headquarters here today.
Captain Chamberlain is charged
with "scandalous conduct conductive
to the destruction of good morals" and
"falsehOod.'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Mrs. Bert Fellows has received word
from her husband, DR.. Fellows, VIZ. is
stationed in II naval hospital ut New
port, II. L., that he has been promoted
from first lieutenant. Junior grade, to
first lieutenant, senior grade, which
corresponds 10 the rank of captain in
the army. He does not expect to re-
ceive his discharge from the service
for some time yet, as he expects to he
assigned to three months sea service.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
Many Cas,lals Included.

New York, March 24.-Ten thousand
troops of the American Expeditionary
forces, more than 2.4OO of them con-
yalescent from wounds or sickness, ar
rived here today on board the North
Carolina and Montana and the steam
ships Matsonia and Antigone. For the
most. part they were homecoming
troops of former national guard units
of western states, Pennsylvania, Ohio
and West Virginia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
EBERT MAKES
THREAT IN A
PUBLIC TALK
Declares Germany Will Give
Up Neither Dantzig,
Prussia nor
SILICA.
DEPORTATION PORT
Allies Send Three Polish Di-
visions to City of
Dantzig.
(By The Associated Press

Copenhagen. March 24.-Germany
can not and will not sign a peace which
includes the annexation of Dantzig by
Poland, President Ebert declared i'll a
speech Sunday, a dispatch from Ber-
lin declares.
The president declared that Ger
many cannot give up Prussia or west
ern SILICA. Ebert's speech was pro-
test against the annexation of Dant-
tula which would include Dantzig, as
a free port.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
HOUR DAY
FOR WOMEN UPHELD
BY ARIZONA COURT
(By The Associated Press.)

Washington. d. c., March 24.-The
constitutionality of the Arizona act of
1913, limiting the employment of wo-
men to eight hours day was upheld
today by the supreme court in spite
of an appeal act. attacking the meas
ure on the grounds that the law show
ed discrimination in the employment
of women walters in railway stations
and such places.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
HUFF or. ELDORA
WANTS LIEUT..
GOVERNORSHIP

Iowa Falls, Iowa, Mar. 24.-(spe-
cial3 The grooming Of candidates for
lieutenant governor has led to the possi-
bility Of Hardin county having a candi-
date in the person Of Hon. Herbert A.
Huff of Eldora.
MI. Huff is a well know attorney in
this part Of the state and has been
prominent in recent years in politics.
He formerly represented this county
in the state legislature where he made
an excellent record. He is well known
over the state because Of his activities
during the war as speaker on patriotic
occasions and during Liberty Loan
drives. While Mr.. Hun has nos def
njtely decided to seek this honor, siL IL
intimated BY his friends that ,ic may
soon toss his hat into, the ring
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
In the District Court.

The district court re-cOnvened this
morning after a-few days recess. The
jury reported this morning ut 0
O'clock.
The case Of Vim. Biankenbueler VS..
A. w. Drake ct nj, a suit over land
lords lease, is on trial today.
No assignment of cases for this week
have been made.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
War Declared?

Vienna, Mar. 24.-The Hungarian
government is reported late yesterday
to have signed a proclamation "ac-
knowledging state OF war between
Hungary and the entente powers as n
result of the decision Of the Paris peace
conference to occupy Hungary.
The KarOlyi cabinet, according to
latest word from Budapest, has been
succeeded by new coalition goyerl.-
ment, which is joining hands with the
Russian troops reported to be marching
into Hungary.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Bascom Huddlestun
and daughter, Miss Romona, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. A. Hnddlestun and Mrs. J. =.
Melvin went to Nevada Saturday af-
ternoon to attend memorial services
yesterday for their nephew and cous-
i'm, Glen Huddlestun, who died in
France while in the service of his
country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
CzECHO-
SENDING AN ARMY
AGAINST HUNGARY
(By The Associated Press. }

Copenhagen, March IA Czecho-
Slovak army has been sent against
Hungary, according to an official re-
port received at Vienna and forwarded
here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
city Council Proceedings.

Webster City, Iowa, March q, 1919.
Council met as per adjournment Of
March II. 1919, with the following
members present, Mayor r. G. Clark,
presiding: NJ. L. Mccullough, r. G..
Clark.
Moved by McCollough, seconded by
Clark, that the Equalization Board for
the ensuing year consist Of the follow
ing members w. N. Merrill, I. w.
Hyatt, w. A. johnson.
A Resolution regarding the canvas
Of petitions for candidates for the
city election was passed and adopted.
Council adjourned until Tuesday
evening, April l, 1919, mt 80.
Cleo Kidder,
City Clerk.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Mrs. Ralph Hurd and children OF
Williams spent Sunday here at the
home of the formers parents, Mr.. AMI
MrS. G. Osmundson, and family.
Fayette Osmundson accompanied
them home and will be employed on
his brother-in-law's farm the coming
summer.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

entente citizens are safe, it Is nigel
that they need the protection which
would be afforded by monitors proceed
ing up the Danube from Serbian ports,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

C. Z. Clabaugh of Des Moines is ex-
pected, to arrive in the city this even
ing for brief visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs, j. II. Glabaugh, and old
time friends.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
Confer on Situation.

Paris, Mar. pa conference Of the
premiers was called today to be held
ut o'clock this afternoon to arrange
the program for supreme council ses-
sion to be held an hour later.
The news from Austria Hungary aa1
Poland has spurred the heads OF 'ae
governments to a military decisit.l OF
the first Importance. The league Of na-
tions committee will meet at '.3O
o'clock this evening with the expecta-
ton Of concluding the draft of the
League covenant.
The peace delegates have been adj
vised Of the critical situation IN Hun
gary. Some street fighting in Budapest
was reported and while the Lives Of the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
$%+%@*****++++ +++**+*@+*4*+* =
HALLOWED BATTLE
FIELDS IN FRANCE.
Leila Montague Barnett, in Leslies.

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We started from Paris through
Meaux to Vierzy and over the battle
field Of the memorable offensive Of July
Is, and the towns of Lucy, Torcy and
through which the marines
had hewn their way.
Before reaching the Bois de Belleau,
we passed through Lucy-la- -Bocage, in
the outskirts of which the 9th Regi-
ment headquarters were located. 1t
was in Lucy that the divisional COM
mander of the French forces was To-
Gated prior to the arrival of the ma
rines.
Lucy-la-B -Bocage is a pathetic sight.
And here in the ruins of the quaint old
church we came upon one of those cur
lous freaks that one finds now and
again iR-tfe sheli.wrecketl towns Of
France. The little church was in com
plete ruins. Only the framework of one
Of the arches remained standing, and
from beam which still stretched
across it in some unaccountable man
ner, suspended from the original chains
by which it hung, perfect and unharm-
ed. was life size figure of the cruci-
fix.
Two old women and an old man came
out Of a cellar where they had been liv-
ing for weeks. Poor old confused
things they were, broken and bewilder-
ed. They spoke queer kind of patois,
but we managed to understand each
other. was wearing my Red Cross uni
form and they regarded me curiously.
I was the first American woman they
had seen since the troops had passed
the town. had no candy,
but had box of sugar which l car
ried with me all the time. l offered
them some. Like children they took
the sugar and sucked it in great glee.
..Who are your they asked me.
1 told them l was the wife of the
of the marine corps.
marines, marines?" they cried.
"Yes,' I said.
They looked at me with surprise and
joy.
''Les marines-ces braves enfants y
they exclaimed. oh, why did they not
come eight days sooner? They would
have saved our village"
They patted my hands; they EN-
braced me; they laughed and cried
over. me. Their wrinkled old faces
we're wreathed in smiles while the tears
rolled down their furrowed cheeks.
"But our town, our homes they
said, they're gone, all, all gone"
With quivering mouths and out
stretched hands they looked up at me,
a great appeal in their eyes.
"Your soldiers are so knid, SO good
to us. But we have nothing. What
are we going to do If You don't help
us? How are we going to get our homes
back? will you help us build? Will
America help us to build up our homes
and our towns again?"
l smiled down into their pathetic, be-
wildered old faces.
america will not abandon you now,
I said. america is going to he'll
France become the same beautifu
France we all knew and loved
From Chalons the next day we 'wen'
on to SITS. Menehould and Montfacon
which overlOOks the battle field of Yer
dun. The chateau at Montfacon WIS
once the headquarters of the crow
prince. There were seven or eight sol
diers in the cellar Of ruined hous,
near by.
"Oh, boy." they shouted when the!
saw me. Here's girl! Come Oh
down.
"I'm afraid of the cooties!" :allet
back.
We've got fine cure for them,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Elbert Ferrell was home froW Des
Moines for an over Sunday visit. His
wife accompanied him back to Des
Moines last evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

The Boy Scouts will hold their an
nual kite flying contest Wednesday
afternoon at 4 o'clock near the Curtis
greenhouses. The public is invited to
attend.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
PRESIDENT OF
CZECHO-SLOVAKS
HAS RESIGNED
lBy The Associatetl Press }

Copenhagen. March 24.-T. G..
Masaryk, the president of the Czecho-
Slovakia nation. has resigned. accord
ing to reports received here from Ber-
lin.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Miss Clara Davis of MankatO, Mimi,
is visiting here. with her sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Johnson and family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
More Exchange Privileges.

Secretary Want Hui of the Chamber
Of Commerce is getting replies daily
from the letter he recently sent to
commercial organizations in Iowa and
adjoining states. Since the publica-
tion of list of organizations recently
offered exchange privileges with the
Webster City Chamber of Commerce,
he has also received requests for ex-
change privileges with the following:
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
Davenport Commercial Club.
LeMars Commercial Club.
Lincoln. Nebraska. Commercial Club.
Kenosha, Wisconsin,, Chamber of
Commerce.
Madison, Wisconsin, Association OF
Commerce.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
Revolution Pending.

Berlin, Mar. "a Recent advices from
Budapest state that the uprising there is
not a result of the entente note marking
the new boundaries Of Hungary, according
to the Vossische Zeitung, which says that
the situation was hopeless before the note
was delivered.
b The newspaper declares that the revolu-
ton was pending when the note was re-
ceived. Count Karolyi, the president,
seized the opportunity in his farewell
proclamation to align himself as follow
er Of the politariat.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
five BATTLESHIPS
And THREE STEAM
ERS BRING TROOPS
(By The Associated Press.)

Newport News, Va, March "a
Three battleships and transport
bringing 6,s01 officers and men arrived
today from Brest, France.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

(By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Basel Switzerland, Mar. "a. Budapest
was calm Saturday, according to advices
received here. Business was for the most
part suspended, but the streets were AMI
mated and everywhere were posters ap-:
pealing to the people to continue, their.
work. Il
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
Ti,e Senior Bsnd.

The people OF Webster City are
proud OF the progress being made by
the senior band. This band played
all last spring and summer ON every
occasion when selectmen left the city
and, in addition, gave several credita-
bic concerts. Their first public appear
ance this season will he at the; opening
Of the new Chamber Of Commerce
rooms next month.
The senior hand will hold It's fegi-
lar practice tonight and Prof. schaub
is anxious that every member attend
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
CHEAPER FOOD IS
WELCOME PREDIC-
ton OF CHAIRMAN
(By The Associated Press )

4t9a ny AAAc &A0ooSAntSu AAccS.J
Washington, ID. c., March "a
Cheaper food In the near future is pre-
dicted by Chairman Peek of the de-
partment of commerce industrial board
as a result OF the conference with
food administration officials in New
York.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
IS HUNGARY 70
START new VAR
on The entente
Premiers Of Allied States
Meet This Afternoon to
Make Important
Decisions.
GERMANY Rack OF IT?
Joins Hands With Russian
Troops and Will Fight,
Says Report.
GERMANY BACK OF IT?
lBy The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
The question Of the barrier
which the peace conference intends
to create against the spread Of boil
shevism in the Central Powers was
brought sharply to the front as
result of boshevik elements
seizure OF the Hungarian govern
ments and declaration that state
Of war exists between Hungary
and the entente powers.
Meeting Called.
premiers OF the allied states have
called q meeting in Paris this af-
tern00ia and important military de-
cisiOns by the supreme council are
expected an hour later in regard t.
f..e relations between Hungary and
Poland. Premier Clemenceau and
Minister Of Foreign Affairs Pichon
had long conference Sunday re-
garding Hungary and It is indicat-
Ell that action looking toward q
military movement was taken. Of
ficlals regard the situation as Sc
rious and one calling for military
action.
Germany Behind Move?
The belief is expressed that Ger
many il behind the movement for
the purpose Of defeating the work
OF the peace conference. Some
commentators in London believe
the Hungarian situation followed
as q result Of the delay in bring
ing about a preliminary peace set
Element. A report through Swift
zerland declares that Karl KrOt-
zky, an independent socialist, has
been sent to Moscow by Count
Brockdorif- -Rantzau, the German
foreign minister, to inquire into
the question Of a closer relation
ship between Germany and the
soviet government.
Rfoting In Budapest.
Rioting is reported to have oc-
Cured at Budapest, but no reli-
able information has been received.
Entente troops have been in Hun
gary for several months. Two
French divisions are in Serbia and
Roumania and these troops are
available for action should they
be seriously needed.
The extremist elements are in
absolute control and in communi-
cation constantly with Premier
Lenine in Moscow. Workers In ad-s
Joining countries are urging that
element to rise against their gov
ernments, 1t is understood.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

BAVARIA DISARMS
HER SOLDIERS; NO
TROOPS FOR EMPIRE
lBy INC ..ssociatetl Press. ]

lby TIC !ssOclateu FreS!J
Zurich, March 24.--The Bavarian
minister Of foreign affairs has inform
ed the German government that Bava-
ria has disarmed her soldiers and
henceforth will not furnish troops for
the empire.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24
Follows Bolshevik Propaganda.

Follows BOlshevlk Propaganda. q
Berlin, Mar. 24.-The seizure of power
by Hungarian communists is the result Of
Bolshevik missionaries and the financing
Of the movement is by Russian rubles.
Belekun Kuhn, the new foreign mini
lister, was probably the man who formuf
lated the proclamation. For long time
Held prisoner in Russia, he made the ac-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Miss Floreuce Hanfeldt Of Williams
is Webster City visitor today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Mrs. II. Il. Lewis and daughter, Miss
Celia, went to Liscomb today for
weeks visit with the f)rlner's sister,
Mrs. l.. Z. Marble.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

3quaintance of Nikolai Lenine and Leon
Trotzky and was originally sent to further
the Bolshevik movement in Germany,
but went to Hungary instead.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-24

Berlin, Mar. 23.-A dispatch from
Freiheit announces the disarmament OF
entente troops at Budapest. 1t is I'M
confirmed and appears questionable.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-31
CITY ITEMS

. Jolly Three dance Sat night.~-advt, ---advt. The condition of Mrs. Howard Will son of 73 Harrison street who has : been confined to her home by illness ; is reported as improving. Unheard-of low prices at Longs.- Advt.
 William E. Allen of Black Rock avenue was discharged from the service yesterday at Camp Devens and has returned to his home.
 Liberty Minstrels, r. of A. bazaar Advt.
 Jacob Huberman has resigned his position at the sCorbin Screw Corpor- ation and will enter the employ of the Willys-Knight company.
 Saturday--the last day of sale on Stein-Bloch and Shuman clothes. The Farrell Clothing Co.-Advt.
 Physical Director Warren $, Slater has secured a game with the Crosby high alumni team. The Crosby High school teams of the past have been among the fastest in the state and good game is expected. The date of the game is February 27.
 The Sunshine society will meet on Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Y. ". c. A.
 Nicholas Casertano and John Pappa of Cheshire, were notified to be in court tomorrow morning. for failure to have mirrors on their autOm obile trucks.
 Smart styles at Longs shoe sale- Advt.
 Lieut.. James P. Kiniry of 200 East Main street will return to his home Monday He has been stationed at Camp Hancock, Ga.
 X good time at F. of A bazaar.- Advt.
 Miss Mary Fitzsimons of Lincoln street, is suffering from a sprained wrist as result of fall downstairs at her home yesterday.
 Timothy W. O'Brien and Arthur J. O'Leary were the winners in the "45'' tournament last evening at the Elks' club.
 The scheduled meeting of the sol dicrs and sailors reception committee this evening in the Chamber of Com merce rooms, has been postponed un- til next Monday evening in the may OTIS office.
 Hear "Beautiful Ohio" at Morans'. -adyt.
 X young woman was stricken with fit on Church street near Main street this morning. pr. Edward J. Dray. administered treatment, and the woman recovered shortly and was able to accompany two friends.
 >aturday-the last day of sale on Stein-Bloch and Shuman clothes. The Farrell Clothing CO.-AdVt.