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Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

lieve that President Wilson, Secretary Lansing and the American people can take other than this German stand point if they do not wish to do tha> which President Wilson in his mess age of December 4, 1917, condemned categorically when he said: We would dishonor our own cause if we treated Germany any other than just Iy and in a non-partisan manner and did not insist upon justice to- wards all, no matter how the war ended. We demand nothing which we are not ready ourselves to ad- nit
 And the German people demand nothing more than that which Pres ident Wilson announced in this dec Iaration. We demand nothing more than that Americans place the four teen points opposite the peace terms. We do not believe that anyone in the courage to claim that there can be found in the peace conditions one single trace left of President Will sons program.
 And here begins Americass defi- nite duty to step in. America either must put it's fourteen points through or it must declare that it is unable to do so, or that it does not want to do so, so that in no case may the world be led to believe that America de- sires to have the peace conditions count as President Wilson's fourteen points.
 That is our demand, to which we cling, and we cannot imagine what argument from the Americin side would be effective against it.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
may start tomorrow.

Commander John H. Towers, trans Atlantic flight commander, has recom- mended that the NC1. which sank at sea, be stricken from the navy list as lost at sea" and that the NC-5 be placed out of commission for rebuild ing when she returns to New York. The NC-3 is now being taken apart at Ponta Del Gada preparatory to being shipped home.
 deutenant-Comander R. A. Laven- der and Lieut.. H. Sadenwater, mem bers of the crews of the NC-1 and NC-3. will return to the United States on the first government vessel leav- ing Ponta Del Gada. The dismantled NC-3 will be taken to New York on the IT. $. s. Melville with Machinist l.. F. Moore, q member of her crew. in charge. The destroyer Stockton has been placed at the disposal of Commander Towers and the remain ing members of two crews who vii.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

The Secretary of State notified the Swiss government in Washington un- conditionally that the established basis of President Wilson's 14 points should be authoritative for the basis of conditions. Secretary Lansing an- nounced further that the Entente governments after careful consid era uon, were also prepared to recognize the conditions set up by President Wilson as the basis for peace.
 The declaration of rights from this specific declaration of all Entente powers and the United States consti- tutes Germany's sole asset in the moral breakdown of all international politics which has found unsurpassa- ble expression in the Versailles terms.
 Germany answers them with its clearly jurestic right in international law. Toward the politico-moral bankruptcy of Versailles the German nation stands as a creditor with un- deniable rights, and it is not in a position to yield on this chief point Germany concluded peace on the basis of President Wilson's A points, which all America had made its own, and all America. every individual, is responsible for the fulflment of it's claims.
 Tt is not the German peoples bus mess to indicate how it's rights shall be released by the 14 points, or es- pecially by the note of Secretary Lansing. That rather, is the task of those who constructed the 14 points and brought them to acceptance, thereby inducing Germany to lay down her weapons. We do not be-
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

New York, May 21-Trial of four teen officers and employees of the Coastwise Lumber Co on charges of conspiracy to .defraud the govern ment by delivering short measure of lumber at various army cantonments, was begun in Brooklyn today before Federal Judge Edwin s. Thomas of ConnOcxtcut
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
WILSON SHIP CAN'T GET
 IN ANTWERP HARBOR

Paris, May 21-The American that the steamer George Wasll- tngton, which President Wilson has used in his journeys between the United States and France, cannot enter the harbOr of Ant werp, as it is not deep enough. The question had been raised in connection with a plan for President Wilson to sail hOme- ward from Antwerp after visiting Brussels.
 What effect the decision of the naval authorities will have upon the Presidents plans is not known.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
.ITNEY DRIVER
 STRIKES POLE IS
 BADLY INJURED

James Swed, aged 26. of Deacon street. a 5itney bus driver, bound for Ash creek this morning about eight o'clock, colhded with an electric light pole in front of the telephone ex- change building on Fairfield avenue. He was injured internally and taken to St. Vincent's hospital where he IS urtcer observation. The pole was broken or at the base and the bus was smashed at the front end. Dr. Burns of the Emergency hospital was called and hurried the man to the hospital.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

ing the coming months beginning May 29. There will be special social features at each dance.
 The finishing of the last of the ships at the shipyard will throw quite a number of carpenters living in Mill ford out of work but some of them have been engaged by the Lake Tor pedo Boat Co. of Bridgeport. The Lake people believe that it will not be difficult to change a good ship car penter to an iron worker in their shop.
 Quite a sum was realized by the Tuesday Afternoon club at their en- tertainment yesterday afternoon for the benefit of the Visiting Nurses as- sociation.
 The Tower theatre at Walnut Beach is being redecorated by the Milford firm of Collins & Smith. Postmaster Clark announces that in a short time a branch postofice will be established at Walnut Beach for the accommodation of the shore resi- dents.
 The women's auxiliary of the Fort Trumbull fire company will give another entertainment at the fire house Thursday night for the benefit of the piano fund.
 The convention of the Daughters of Castile held here Monday was the largest and most successful conven tion ever held in the town. First Selectman M. J. Cheney welcomed ! the delegates to the town and Will liam E. Mccarthy gave a very elo- quent and interesting talk on the Good That Has Been Accomplished During the War by Catholic Women" This talk was the most interesting and talked of event of the meeting and MT. McCarthy's array of statistics and stories convinced every one of the wonderful work of the Catholic women.
 Dinner was served by Mrs Jones at the Milford Inn after the busine ess meeting. The menu was good and abundant. After dinner the following officers were elected for the coming year: Grand President. Mrs. C. Me Namara of South Norwalk: grand secretary. Mrs. Mcguire of New Brit ain; grand treasurer, Miss Maun of Ansonia, reelected; grand monitor, Mrs. James Kennedy of Derby; grand advocate, Mrs. M. Lavery Of Bridge port.
 After the meeting the delegates spent the afternoon in sightseeing in cars loaned by the residents of Mill ford.
 While here the delegates were the guests of Court Laurletor and were much pleased by the attention shown them by the members and by the people of Milford.
 The committee of Court Laurelton having charge of the convention were Regent. Mrs. William Buckingham, assisted by Mrs. James Barney. chairman; Mrs. Gerald Walsh, Miss Annie Phelan, Mrs. Fred Ueibour, Mrs. Simon Mulvihill, Mrs. William O'Hara, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs Shea of Walnut Beach. The next conven- tion will be held at South Norwalk in 1921.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
German Cabinet Definitely
 States |t Will Not Sign
Engine Trouble Delays NC4
 Postpone Flight To Lisbon
Dispatches to Navy Department Indicates Trouble Not Serious-NC1 To Be Listed As "Lost At Sea-
 Commander Towers Will Go to Plymouth.

Washington, May 2i-Although weather conditions extremely favorable Lieutenant Commander Albert c. Read unable get the seapane NCi away Ponta Del Gada today the 800 mile flight to Lisbon Portugal be- of engine trouble, which developed when the ship being tuned up for the start
 Dispatches to the Navy Department indicated that the
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
von-Rantzau Wants Extension
 Of Time To Reply On Peace Pact
Huns Determined To Adhere
 To Wilson's Fourteen Points
Text of Statement Issued By German Cabinet-Claim Cannot Sign Peace Terms In Form Placed
 Before Plenipotentiares.

Berlin, Tuesday May 20"Germany has not only a right to compliance with the general promises firmly grounded definite clearly defined claim, according the basic rules of International law the especially the United States cabinet statement to the oclaed Press read Germany cannot sign the terms placed before the penipote ntiares its form
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
AMERICAN LEGION TO
 MEET HERE MAY 27

There will be mass meeting of the American legion at the High school auditorium next Tuesday eyen- ing, Major F. J. Adams of the 18th Division will preside over the meet ing and a number of prominent speakers will ho heard. The legion Is composed of men who served as soldiers. sailors or marines in the great war.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

for Germany to present her re- ply regarding the peace terms. The Count stated that further notes were being prepared and that it would be impossible to- complete them i p. m. Thurs day, when the time limit is up.
 It is believed says the Havas Agency, that the request for the ex- tension will be granted
 The note says the Germans desire more time to study a number of questions in the treaty which they have not yet had an opportunity to examine.
 There is no official intima lion re- gardingt the decision of the Allied and associated powers on the request
 The peace conference last night made public the text of the German note regarding separations and the reply made by Premier Clemenceau as President of the Conference. The German note reads:
 At Versailles. May II. 1919.
 ITO His Excellency, M. Clemen- ceau, President of the Peace Con- ference. Sir:
 Tn the draft of peace treaty sub nlitted to the German delegates, part VIII concerning repara ton, begins with Article 231, which reads as fol- lows:
 The Allied and associated govern ments affirm and Germany accepts the report by Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and associated gov ernments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence or the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her AL lies
 "Now the obligation to make rep aration has been changed, according to Secretary of State Lansing's note, 1 in regard to reparation of war. The German delegation cannot admit that | there could arise out of a responsi- bility incurred by the former Ger man government in regard to the or igin of the world war any right for the Allied and associated powers to be indemnified by Germany for losses suffered during the war.
 The representatives of the Allied and associated states have, more over declared several times that the German people should not be held re- sponsible for the faults committed by their governments. The German people did not will the war and would not have undertaken a war of aggression. They have always re- | mained convinced that this war was for them a defensive war. ''The German delegates also do not share the view of the Allied and asso- ciated governments in regard to the origin of the war. They cannot con sider the former German government as the party which was solely or chiefly to blame for the war. The draft of the treaty of peace trans mitted by you contains no facts in support of this view. no proof on the subject is furnished therein. The German delegates, beg you to be so good as to communicate to them the report of Allied and associated gov ernments for the purpose of establish- ing the responsibility of the war.
 Accept, MT. President, Etc,
 (Signed)
 Count von Rrockdorff- -Rantzau."
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

New Haven, May 21-By vote of the Yale corporation announced to- day. Sheffield Scientific School will arrange for reserve officer training corps course in ordnance. engineer ing and military aeronautics, next year.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

Paris, May 2o---The Allied casual ties in the fighting incident to the landing at Smyrna last Thursday to- tailed 300, it has been officially an- nounced. The Turks held the forts sttpbbornly.
 Only a consular guard was landed by the American warshtps-
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

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Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
MILFORD

At the meeting of the Fort Trum- bull fire company last night, arrange ments were made for the holding of 2 series of dances at the fire house dur ing the coming months beginning May 29. There will be special social features at each dance.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23

The last of the wooden ships will be launched at the Housatonic ship yard tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock and will 5e named tho ''Albee.' On account of the lateness of the hour the boat will be taken to Bridgeport where she will be docked overnight and brought to Norwalk the next day.
Republican farmer., 1919-05-23
Further Notes Being Made and Time Too Short to
 Complete Them. THINK REQUEST
 WILL BE GRANTED Text of German Statement Regarding Repara-
 tions.

Paris, May 21-COunt von BrOckdOrff-RantZau, head of the German peace delegation, has asked an extension of time for Germany to present her re- ply regarding the peace terms. The Count stated that further notes were being prepared and that it would be impossible to complete them i p. m. Thurs day, when the time limit is up.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
GAN SEND MAIL TO
FOLKS IN OCCUPIED
PORTIONS OF GERMANY

The postofiice department at Wash,
higton has advised Postmaster James
" Dougherty that articles of mail con.
forining To the postal union classifi-
cation Will be accepted when ad.
dressed 20 civilians residing in that
portion OF the Rhine provinces of Ger
many which is included within the
area or military occupation by the
american and allied armies. Articles
VIII be accepted for registration, but
no guarantee OF delivery can be given.
NO provision has been made for par
Gel post service therefore merehan-
use Will not be accepted. These ar
engagements are independent and do
not affect mail to the American Expe-
dictionary Forces
No information. however, can be fur
nished as to all the territory occupied
IL being only known that certain
places are occupied by troops from
the United States and Great Britain.
Anyone contemplating sending TO civil
lans within srch occupied territory
should consult the postmaster as to
whether or not the place is within
that portion of the occupied territory
under the control of the American
forces.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
Clara Storey. Joliet. Ill

Clara Storey, Joliet, ILL.,
Alice L. Spray, Pontiac, III.
Mrs. Talmage d. Fry, Hannibal. No
Mrs. b. +. Hewitt, Galesburg. III.
Mrs Helen Mu.iey. Detroit. Mich.
Friedrich Lakin, Toledo. Ohio.
Mrs Ida Wahrel. Columbus. Ohio.
Mary Bennett. Tampico, III.
Mrs Elizabeth Copson. Rochester
y. Y.
Lottie Hairless. Valley Junction
Iowa.
Mrs. Gould JSt Joseph, Mich
Ruth Welch, urora. III.
Emma Z. shu.er, Excelsior SPRING..
Mo.
anna Sterling BLOOMINGTON. III
Mrs. McMinn, Bloomington. HI.
Mrs McAllister, BloomiEgton. III.
Mrs. Hebron, Bloomington. Ill.,
Mrs. Barr, Bloomington. III
Mrs. Rakestraw, Bloomington. III.
Mrs. Patten, Bloomington. III.
Mrs. Cornell, Bloomington. III.
Mrs, Tilbury, Bloomington. III.
Mrs. Hills, Bloomington, III.
Mrs. Edith Renckel, Bloomington,
III.
Ella Deis, Kansas City, Mo.
Grace Steele, Bloomington. ILL.,
Mrs. Frances +. Deal, Kalamazoo.
Mich
Frances Appleget, Chicago. III.
Mrs. II. H. Hartzell Joplin. Mo.
Mrs Sadie Shank, Mansfield. Ohio.
h. Nicho.s and wife, st Johns. Mich.
Emma l.. Green, Bridgeport Pa.
Or, George J Feige, Des Moines,
Iowa.
Mrs. Louis Holker, Syracuse. y. Y.
Helen Smitt. Chicago, III.
Mary j. decks, Louisville. Ky.
Lillian Cohen, Louisville, Ky.
Clara b. Graham, Portland, Oregon.
Edith Reichel, Bloomington, Ill
Ada Rinsey, haywood, H.
Jessie Alison, Engelwood, III.
Marvin Hinshaw, Oak Park, III
Joseph BOye, Aurora, ILL.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
S. S. CONVENTION AT .
ROCK ISLAND JUNE 3-5

Every Sunday School teacher and
pupil in this county has been invited
To the State Sunday School Conven'
ton to be held in Rock Island, June
3, and 3. According to Mr.. Chas.
+. Schenck, General Secretary OF the
State Association, this promises to be
the most largely attended Conyen.
ton the Association has had for
many years. Problems facing the
Educational Institutions OF all the
churches growing out of these Re
construction Days will be discussed
at this annual meeting by leading
Sunday School experts
Indications already in the office of
the Association at Chicago show that
there is growing interest IN the
problems of religious education.
Officers Of the Sunday School As.
ISOLATION of this county already are
planning delegations to Rock Island
the first week of June.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
OrientsIs Believe in 10.

Thirteen has no terrorS for Orientals.
This was shown in Seattle, Wash,
when the little japanese sailing YES
sci Kashima Maru arrived in port from
the Orient with crew of exactly -
men aboard. Officers of the vessel ex-
planned that - is considered in the
Orient just like an even dozen or Il
score when it comes to manning YES
sells or inviting wedding guests.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
FORMER .OTTAWAN
SENT TO FRANCE ON
FEDERAL MISSION

Prof. Charles II Woolbert Of Ur.
bana. son OF Mrs. l.. w. Brewer
sailed on the Leviathan for France
having been delegated as one of a
committee Of five to represent the
government educational department
in its work among the A. f. f. Prof.
Woolbert, who received his Phi. d
degree from Harvard University last
year has been employed as head of
the public speaking department of
Illinois University.
To accept the government commits.
sion he secured a six months leave
from his duties at the L. of |.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
No Person Has Seen the Sun.

Astronomers aver that no one has
ever seen the sun. A series of cOncen-
trio shells envelopes nucleus of which
We apparently know nothing except
that 1t must be almost infinitely hotter
tian the fierccst furnace. and that it
must amount to more than nine-tenths
OF the solar mass. That nucleus Is the
real sun. forever hidden from us. The
outermost of the envcloping shell is
about 5000 miles thick, and is called
the "chromosphere."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26

names OF Miss Shelton and Mr.. Noon
and the. date of the wedding, June 4.
in her cake. Miss Shelton is well
known in Ottawa, where she has Wis
tied many times. She is the daughter
CT Mr.. ana Mrs John Shelton of La
Sale. Mr. Noon resided in Peru until
short time ago, and is the son OF
Mrs. Thomas Noon OF that city.
d q d
A meeting of tie Patriotic Service
League win be held on Monday even
ing at 8 o'clock, in the gymnasium
OF the Ottawa Township High school
The instruction in military drill will
be given by Hubert Hilliard, assisted
by some of the officers of the Town.
ship Cadets. All members Of the or.
gaaization are urged to attend this
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
City and Vicinity
News


Miss Susanna Woodward of Grand
Ridge. is the guest at the home of her
uncle, /. l.. Woodward. on Pearl street
Lawrence Morrissey is spending a
few days in Chicago. transacting bust
ness
Oscar Seiffert. member of the
l29th Infantry regimental band. was
received his honorable discharge from
the service, and has returned to his
home in this city. Private Sieffert
visited in Ottawa several weeks ago,
when he first arrived home from ov-
erseas.
Miss Vera Belle Ham of Cornell
street is spending the day in Chicago.
Miss Helen Mayo of South OttaNa a
left this morning for gainesville, Ohio,
for visit of one week with friends.
Miss Launia Aussem went TO Peoria
yesterday on business visit
Mr. and Mrs Dicken OF Chicago are
visiting their daughter. Mrs Roy Far
rel, Grafton street
Miss Alma Carlson arrived in OF
taWa last evening from Chicago to
spend the week end with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. Carlson, on Prairie
street.
DR.. w. s. Blue will leave tomorrow
Tor Excelsior Springs, Mo. for ten
days rest
Mrs James p Catlin of the North
Bluff is visiting friends in Chicago
DR., j. S. Geen and daughter OF
Utica were Ottawa visitors last
evening.
Mrs. Arthur Ward, of La Sale is
visiting at the home of her sister Mrs
Carl Orsiinger in this city
Mrs. j. A. Underhill of Tonica is
the guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs !
Morey Roberts of South Ottawa.
Mr. and Mrs Torkal Thompson OF
WedrOn We're Ottawa visitors last |
evening.
Howard Sampson of Marseilles
was an Ottawa visitor last evening |
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Lorilg of Mar
5eilIes were Ottawa visitors today.
Mr. and Mrs j. II. Pickens and sol |
NyrOn and Mrs. l.. p. Shaver returned |
home today from Florida, where they
spent the winter months, They tray
lied yesterday through Indianapolis
nd, ana Fairbury, H., aud found the
Dads good The entire trip was made
nome by auto
Miss Clara Marco of Serena spen
afew hours in Ottawa today. visit.
ng friends.
Mrs. Amos Thompson of Sheridan
vas an Ottawa caller today.
A daughter was born Friday to Mrs
ohm T. Boyle. Jr.. nee Anne Fuller
on, in New York, He husband 1T.
}oyIe, has recently returned from
rance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
est Of WooIens.

One test IS to cut off a bit of the
Selvedge and touch match to it. II
It shrivels up, but does not burn, it is
wool, but if the fabric burns with a
ZANE it Is cotton, Another way is TO
1ut bit of the cloth in n test tute
N other glass receptacle with a solu-
ion of caustic soda. The soda will
at up the wool, leaving that which
5 not wool.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
GETS PHOTO OF
ADOPTED" ORPHAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cellar OF
Eastwood, were made very happy
this morning when they received
photograph Oh little Felicie Edrar
three and one-half year old French
orphan whom they adopted many
months ago. The youngster is
very beautiful child and does not
look as thou she has been a victim
Of the worst war in the history of
the world.
Her father was a member of the
9th Cavalary of the French army.
and was killed in action more than
year ago. The baby is still living
"A France.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
Dark Aces.

The term is applied to a portion Of the
Mi>lle Ages, including the period Of
lbout 1000 years from the fan OF
Rome to revival of letters in the fif-
teenth century. 1t Is generally re-
-arded as beginning with invasion Of
France by Clovis, 1856 4. D., ana clos
ing with invasion of Naples by Charles
VIII in 149J. Learning was ut d low
ebb during this period
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-26
Ordering Ones Life.

Take time to scrulinize your life.
Try TO define just why You are run"
and decide for yourself that if you are
going to be ruled, as most of us are.
1t must be by something or somebody
well worth the arduouS Sprinting we
are all lndulging In. If the goal to-
ward which we are being steered is
worth while, only then can we look
back and feel that the race has been
well run.