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Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
RUMOR SAYS KAISER HAS HUNG HIMSELF
 II |S UNCONF F|RMED
News Circulated in Village Believed a Canard - Terms Said to Annoy Ex- Emperor - Saws Vigor- ously

AMERONGON, Friday, May 6-(By the Associated Press)-An official ab- stract of the preliminary peace terms, published in the Dutch newspapers, which was re-translated and read to the former German emperor, today, has arounsed considerable excitement amono the members of the Hohen- zoIiern party. An inkllng concerning what the entente intended to do in connection with bringing William Ho- henzollern to trial, had reached the German officials earlier in the week. They communicated the information to the former empress, who displayed signs of marked emotion, but decided to await the appearance of fuller ot- ficial report before making the news known to her husband.
 A special messenger notored to Arnheim, Thursday, to procure copies of the local newspapers. Meanwhile, the former emperor continued his usual occupation of saving logs,' but ap- parently he is suffering from ever growing nervous excitement. His sa" worked as never before and his phy- sician, Dr. Foerster, who assisted him. was completely exhausted at luncheon time.
 How the former emperor took the news, the correspondent was unable to ascertain, as everyone in the castle Is sworn to secrecy.
 Rumors were circulated in the vi lage that he attempted to commit sui eide by hanging, but these are con sidered canards. since his attendant: are quite calm.
 The former ruler looked wonderfully well as he walked out to his saving this nnorninq. It seems undoubted that he intends to stay in Holland, if ht can, through the summer.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
WILSON CALLS IN NATION TO BACK
 UP BUY SCOUTS
Proclaims Boy Scout Week." June 8 to 14-Re- minds U. s. A. of Splen- did Valor and Work of Youths - Urges Future Recognition of Work

WASHINGTON. May 11-President Wilson, in a proclamation made pub lie here today, recommended that the period beginning June to Flag day. June 14, be observed over the country as boy scout week" for the purpose of strengthening the worR of the Boy Scouts of America. The president urged that in every community, a citizens committee be organized to cooperate in carrying out a program flor extend ing the Boy Scout program to larger proportion of American boyhood.
 President Wilson's proclamation, fix ing the campaign week, follows:
 By The President of the United States of America:
 "A Proclamation:
 ''The Boy Scouts of America have rendered notable service to the nation during the world war. They have done effective work in the Liberty loan and war saving campaigns; in discovering and reporting upon the black walnut supply; in cooperating with the Red Cross and other war wur;l agencies; in acting as despatch bearers for the com mittee on public information, and in other important fields. The Boy Scouts have not only demonstrated their worth to the nation, but have also ma terially contributed to a deep appreci- ation by the American people of the higher conception of patriotism and good citizenship.
 Preserve Boy Scouts
 The Boy Scout movement should not only be preserved, but strength ened It deserves the support of all public spirited citizens. The available means for the Boy Scout movement have thus far sufficed for the organi- zation and training of only a small proportion of the boys of the country. There are approximately 10,000,000 boys in the United States, between the ges of twelve and twenty-One. Of these only 975,OO0 are enrolled as mem bers of the Boy Scouts of America.
 America cannot acquit herself com mensurately with her power and influ- ence in the great period now facing her and the world, unless the boys of America are given better opportunities than heretofore to prepare themselves for the responsibilities of citizenship.
 Every nation depends for it's future upon proper training and development of it's youth. The Amer:can boy must have the best training and discipline
 
 America is to maintain her ideals, her standard and her influence in the world.
 The plan, therefore, for a Boy Scout Week. during which a universal appeal will be made to all Americans to supply the means to put the Boy Scouts of America in position to carry forward effectively and continuously the splen- did work they are doing for the youth Of America, should have the unre- served support of the nation.
 Therefore, I. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States oi America, do hereby recommend that the period beginning Sunday. June Sth to Flag Day. June 14th. be observed as Boy Scout Week throughout the United States, for the purpose of strengthen ing the work Of the Boy Scouts of
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Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
EUROPE At a Glance
By the Associated Press

The German delegates to the peace congress evidently are working hard to absorb in detail, the demands em- braced in the peace treaty. They seem, however, to be putting forth their ob- jections to the document article by ar ucle, when demands are encountered against which they consider they have reason to demur. In the meantime, Marshal Foch is reported unofficiaIly to have made preparations to return to the front Monday.
 Further notes have been forwarded to the French foreign office by the Germans. These communications deal with the subjects of prisoners of war and labor legislation. In general, the labor clauses of the treaty are satis- factory to the Germans. who, however, declare these do not go far enough and suggest a labor convention at Versail- les to discuss the points raised.
 President Wilson is declared to have actively collaborated in the replies to the first communications of the Ger mans, in one of which it was set forth that the allies could admit of no dis cussion of their right to insist upon the terms of the peace treaty substantially as drafted
 Six of the lesser lights of the Ger man peace delegation have departed from Versailles for Berlin, undoubtedly to discuss the situation with the Ger man government.
 A great wave of dissatisfaction is sweeping over Germany, as a result of full knowledge having come of the terms for peace that have been i'm posed on the country. Bitter invectives are heard everywhere against the allies.
 While it is stated that the council of foreign ministers has nearly com pleted it's work of rearranging the Austro- Hungarian boundaries, it is re- ported in Paris that the council of four has not yet taken up again Italy's de- mand for the cession to that country of the port of Plume, to which Presi- dent Wilson is declared to still be op- l posed.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
PERSHiNG ON LAST TRIP


 COBLENZ, Saturday, May 1e.-(By The Associated Press)-General Per shing, commander-in-ch chief of the American expeditionary forces, arrived in Coblenz today for what may be his last official visit to the American occu- patton area. He will arrange with Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett for the complete withdrawal of the Amer ican forces, as decided upon some three weeks ago at general headquarters.
 ?Lie-ic bpThercb E. 'ofof-- =.
 General Pershing confirmed the Washington announcement that all, or at least nearly all, of the Americans would be out of France and Germany by September l. If any Americans are left at the bridgehead by September. they will be only a few assigned to cleaning up and checking property.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
TWO STEAMERS ARRIVE

NEW YORK, May 1.-The steamers Alaskan and Arcadia arrived here to- day from Bordeaux with 3.141 officers and enlisted men of the American ex- peditionary forces.
 Aboard the Alaskan were A officers and 2.O75 enlisted men of the 319th fiel dartilIery. field and staff head quarters and supply companies, medi- cal and ordnance attachments. batter ies A to F inclusive and the 325th in fantry, field and staff, supply company and company D, all destined for Camp Upton.
 The Arcadia brought back g. officers and 990 men. including the o3rd special casual company and the S09th ammu- milton train. headauarters, medical and ordnance detachment, motor battalion headduarters, companies A to D, inclu sive. to Camp Upton, and two civilian casualS
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12

PARIS, May 11.-(Havas.) )-Itaiy. according to the Echo de Paris, seems inclined to cease pressing, for the time at least, her claim to Plume and to de mand fulfillment of the treaty of Lon don, upon which her Dalmation claims were originally based.
 In several of the newspapers, the view is taken that it is in order for France and Italy to conclude a formal alliance.
 As regards the peace situation. so for as Germany is concerned, the allies are firmly resolved to present a first resistance to the Teutonic protests and maneuvers. the Figaro declares. The Petit Parisien quotes Colonel Henry, the French liaison officer, as specifi- cally denying the rumors that the Germany. He said, however, Count von Brockdorff-R -Rantzau might go to German delegation was to return to Weimar to confer with the govern ment.
 Advices from Versailles today stated that the contemplated trip of Count von Brockdorff- -RantZau to Germany was believed to be imminent.
 Already six members of the German delegation have left for home They were the bearers, however, of reports, etc
 The Journal des Debats declares re- ports that the German delegation would go home appear to be ground less
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
RUSSIA NOT IN IT

MECHANICAL. May 1O.-(By the As sociatde Press)-Commenting on the peace terms presented to Germany, the Sovernoe Utro, (Northern Morning. published here, says:
 ''The impression is made upon every Russian not only is not included among the great nations signing the peace, but does not even belong among the small nations. which took part in the war. Russia seems not to exist at alI
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
FORGE BELGIAN ECONOMY

BRUSSELS, Saturday, May 10.- Belgium will be compelled to retrench drastically in expenditures. because of the peace terms, Premier De la Crioux declared to the cabinet today. The army, the premier stated. would be re- duced to 100000 men; various military liabilities abroad will be discounted. and relief payments. which still cost the country 30,000.000 francs monthly, would be considerably reduced.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
ARE ALLIES ABOUT TO OPEN WARFARE
 AGAINST RUSSIA?

STOCKHOLM, May 11.- Enterte forces are preparing military oper ations with Heisingfors as base, for an attack upon Petroersd- according 10 a HeIsingfors dispatch to the Alton Tidingen. Fifty thousand troops are expected to take part in the operations, according to the dispatch which says that French cruisers are now iying in the gulf of Finland off HeIsingfors.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
Edith CGveLI's
 Burial To Be 18Th In England

BRUSSELS, May 11.-(Via Mon trcaL L)-The removal of the body of Edith Cavell for interment in England will take place on May 1S, Edith Caveli was the English nurse who was executed summarily by the Germans in 1915, charged with aiding prisoners to cross the from tier into Holland. Her body was exhumed at Brussels on March Y and conveyed to the Tirnationsl. Military honors will be rendered during the journey. Interment will be at Norwich.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
NOW DISCUSS TURKEY

PARIS, May 11.-(By the Associated Press)-The French premier, NJ. Gle menceau, the British foreign secretary Arthur J. Balfour, and Premier Neni- zelos of Greece conferred with Presi- dent Wilson today. It is understood that the discussion related to Greek affairs which will soon be taken up with the Turkish and Bulgarian treaties
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
ITALIAN PROBLEMS
 FAR FROM SETTLED
 |S GENERAL BELIEF

PARIS. May 11.-By the Associated Press. 1.-The council of four of the peace conference has not yet taken up the question of Plume for settlement, according to the Havas agency.
 The council of foreign ministers has nearly finished the Ne:. Of deiimiting the Austro- Hungarian boundary. Re ports of the various committees on this problem were adopted in their en- tirety.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
NEWS EPHTOME
FOREIGN

Germany. for the first time in his- tory, is united on the subject of the peace treaty; the nation is bitter against it.
 Hun diplomacy begins by the inter change of communications. maximilian Harden says the terms are no worse than he had ex- pected.
 Italian questions are still at issue. Rumor, unconfirmed, states that William Hohenzollern has com mitted suicide.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12

DOMESTIC .... .... .-.. .... .... President Wilson procIanns Boy Scout Week." in the United States June 8 to IA. Fifteen million individual subscrip- tions said to have been made to the Victory loan. Chairman Peek of the Industrial board charges evil influence against his efforts.
 American Federation Of Labor pro- tests against passage of Mexican law
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
N. Y. District is Over

NEW YORK, May 1.-The official total Of subscriptions to the Victory loan in the New York federal reserve district was announced today as S1. $50 o520.540, an over subscription of S520540
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
GERMANY UNITED
 IN AsSAUL I IN TERMS 1T TREATY
Words of Scorn Not Bitter Enough 'Edict of Death Is Term Used - Silesia Calls It Peace of Desper- ation"- Hacks Justice

PARIS, May 11.-Prince Lich- nowsky, former German ambassa- dor at London, commenting on the peace terms to tho correspondent of the Temps said:
 Such a peace would be equiva- tent to the annihilation or Ger. many. 1t Is only acceptable with serious notifications. This peace IS peace of violence"
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
LOCAL

marieopa county will yet go over the top in Victory loan; work will go on until shortage of s1oo,Ooo in quota is made up.
 Mill of Homebuiiders plant is total loss in early Sunday fire: loss set at S16,000; will erect new and big ger mill at once.
 Republican staff and employees cele- brate end of biggest and best year, at Morley's Country club.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
HUN D|PL LOMACY.
 bEG|NS ITS WORK
 WRITING LETTERS

VERSAILLES, May 11.-Six mem bers of the German peace mission left Versailles last night for Berlin. They include the labor leader, Carl Legien, head of the German trades union con federation; Privy Councillor Eberach, representative of the ministry of rail- roads. and Herr Schmidt of the foreign office. who rank as commissioners next in importance to the plenipoten- tiaries. They undoubtedly have been charged with carrying on direct discus sions of the situation with the German government.
 Count von Brockdorff- -Rantzau is still in Versailles, but it is considered possible that he will leave some time this week for Berlin to consult with the government.
 The counter proposals on which the subordinate members of the delega- tions are busily at work ,are not ex- pected to be ready before next week. That they are to be of considerable length is indicated by the fact of the purchase today by the Germans of 10000 sheets of paper.
 PARIS. May 1.-The German dele gation at Versailles, in notes trans mitted Saturday night to M Clemen- ceau, as president of the peace con ference proposes changes in the clauses of the peace treaty covering labor problems. and asks that prison
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Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
Silesia is Better

LONDON, May 10.-The chief presi- dentisl and central council of Silesia, according to a wireless message, have issued a proclamation renouncing the peace treaty and declaring that the transference of the greater part of up- per Silesia cannot produce a lasting peace. but "only a peace of desperation for Silesia."
 The proclamation calls on the Sile- sians "to let the world know we will not submit to such a peace
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12

BERLIN, May I0.-Saturday-(B The Associated Press)-The protests that came from various quarters in Germany over the peace terms, as they were reported before the official terms became known, are as nothing, in com parison with the wave of remonstrance angry, bitter, disappointed in tone that is sweeping over Germany, now that the treaty has been presented States, municipalities, districts, organi zations of various sorts, business mems and women's clubs and the political parties are vieing with each other in finding words to express scorn and condemnation for the document.
 For perhaps the first time in history, all the German parties are united in opinion, each of them assailing the terms Germany is asked to sign, for the body of the independent. socialist party does not appear to agree with it's or gan. Die Freiheit, that Germany should sign the peace on the terms presented. The newspapers are utterly swamped with the protests, being able to print but a fraction of them.
 The government likewise is being overwhelmed with telegrams.
 In the criticisms, President Wilson is only mildly criticised in discussions of the situation by the German govern ment, here and there, since word has gone to the press from official quarters , that he is not to be taken to task. The assertions upon which stress is laid are that the proposed peace lacks all ele- ments of justice and conforms in nc way to the presidents fourteen points while indignation is expressed over terms characterized as unbearable and as spelling slavery for the German people Some of the protestants declare | they are outraged by the provisions ol the treaty. while others express deer contempt for what they call "bruta
 peace of force" The expression. "edict of death,'' is one frequently used
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
Hun Council Discusses

BERLIN, May 1.-The cabinet coun- cil, under the chairmanship of Presi- dent Ebert, discussed today the counter proposals whic hthe German delegation at Versailles will make to the allied and associated powers.
 The assembly committee also dis cussed the terms. Two additional co- lOnial experts have been sent to Paris.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12
Are Mentally Stunned

COBLENZ, Saturday, May 10.-(By The Associated Press)-The Germans in the American occupied area are mentally stunned by what they con- sider the severity of the peace terms. The Germans of Coblenz appear to feel the loss of Silsia more than anything else, and exhibit more concern over the eastern frontier than the occupa- tion of the Rhineland for the next five to fifteen years.
 Thursday, the army intelligence summary said:
 Never until today has the enormity of the nations crimes seemed apparent to the Rhineland population. Prepared though they may have been for the punishment meted out, the Germans nevertheless plainly portrayed their dismay upon the publication of the peace terms.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-12

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Arizona republican., 1919-05-12

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Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-12
PNEUMATIC TIRES
MOST ECONOMICAL
Cleveland Furniture House Says
They Are Cheaper Than the
Solid Truck Shoes.

Since the advantages Of pneumatic
cord tires for trucks, in many kinds of
service. have been heralded, there has
been much speculation among truck own
ers as to the relative merits Of pneu-
matte and solid tires on trucks engaged
in like service.
One firm, the Ohio Furniture com
pany, Cleveland, Ohio, sufficiently inter-
ested in the operation Of these tires 70
make authentic cost records. which, alter
ali. constitute the real authoritative and
conclusive proof Of economical operation,
has just completed six months com
paratiye test with interesting results.
Two trucks were used, Identical IN
make and size, one equipped with pneu-
matics in front and solids in rear, and
the other equipped all around with pnen-
matics At the end Of the six months
period the all-pneumatic truck had trav-
eled 5000 miles, or 25 per cent farther
than the other, which had gone 4,S0O
miles.
Repairs on the pneumatic tired truck
amounted to $500, while the repairs On
the truck with solid tires cost $1,000.
giving a saving of $6646 for the truck
with pneumatlcs.
A still greater proportion of saving is
shown in the gasoline record, the solid
tired truck using 1872 gallons in i,SiN
miles, whereas the pneumatic tired truck
used 1920 gallons while running t,ooo
miles At the prevailing rate. TINS
represents difference of S191.47.
The truck on solids used 5o4 quarts of
oil, or IA more than the other truck,
adding to the credit Of the pneumatics
the sum of $55.1S.
| The companys books show that the
driven of the truck on pneumatics saved
I his employer S161.50 in wages in ira
versine % per cent more ground than the
other truck in the same period
7 In the matter of depreciation one cent
was charged off for every mile .rua or
\ the pneumatic tires, and three cents PEI
Y mile on the other. showing a margin oi
! SS4 for the pneumatics.
\ The six months test showed that the
\ Goodyear pneumatic cord tires Oh tht
rear wheels. costing $500. paid for them
\ selves and yielded profit Of S26461.
This. however, by no means represents
| the total profit that will be realized, foi
| these tires may reasonably be expected
ID travel four times the distance the,
have already gone.
The test conducted by this company
it will be seen. proves coneiusively th'
economies that are to be gained III th(
use Of pneumaticS in service 10 which
thew arc adpated which in this case coy
cred Il reasonable speed requirement am
ample cushioniDg of the load.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-12
REPUBLIC TRUCK
SURVIVES BUMP
Struck by Engine on Norfolk
Road 1t Resumes Journey
None the Worse.

When the David Relasco and Oscar
Hammersteins Of the movies want to
Hven up celluloid drama, add the punch
that knocks 'em cold'' and send them
away with goose -pimples and cold chills,
they generally reyamp the scenario to
permit railroad catastrophe Of some
sort. Either two degenerate locomotives.
about one round trip removed from the
junk heap. are brot together in thrill
ing head-on collision, or an ''asls' auto
mobile is stalled on the crossing with the
usual disassembly that takes place when
an irresistible force meets an immoyable
lody.
Ii the cinematograph artist does a
double quick with the handle of his ma
chine, the speed Of the train is greatly
sccentuated and the hero shows more
animation and a keener desire to leave
the impending scene Of destruction.
But not all of these dramatic incidents
are the product of the movies impress
sario's fertile mind Mary, unfortunate
ly, occur from time to time with consld-
cradle loss of life and property. That
there could be humorous angle to a
rather hard TO believe Yet that is ex-
actly the way q little affair between q
Norfolk & Western railroad switch en-
sine and Republic truck appealed to
/ the oulockers.
Piled high with 4 load Of green oak
weighing nearly 1000 pounds, this ton
/ and ahaf Republic was burrying along
on Princess Anne boulevard, South Nor
! folk. Va, the other Gay, as it had been
want to do many times before. Ihis
time, however, the driver found a tram
crew iii somewhat Of a hurry. too Botn
parties evidently believed they had the
right Of way. The matter came to az
Y issue directly in the middle Of the cross
lEg.
After digging out path for the wheels
\ If the Republic truck. leading from the
I spot where it had been tossed by the IN
flgDant locomotive. CHAIN vas aftachet
/ te the front axle and brother Repupllt
ruled it out Of the cinders and onto the
! fe ad again The driver. already consid-
erably overdue at his destination. picked
up his scattered load. started his motot
pnd cingerly resumed his interrupted
tourney. The fact that the switch en-,
eine had tossed the Republic full 30 feet
along the right Of way did little mors
slightly discommOde the driver Ih'
truck came down oh All four wheels. witt
bent fender. broken headlights, and !
slightly sagging front spring as the only
,lsibe evidence Of its alteration witt
Tic steam iusgernaut. Bumping oT2l
the heavy rails and ties did not damage
tic wheels. axles, or chassis in the least
II this had hapI ened ii the movies
dances are the ''fade-outs' would SHOW
the crippled engine being towod to t.
snundhousc for repairs. such an epl
sode must. however be passed mp in TIM
chronicle Of real, not reel rallroa'
thrill Fact is, after considerable man