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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
SHOT IN FOOT
WHILE HUNTING
Russell Dinsdale Receiving
After Removal of
Bullet.

Russell Dinsdale, the II year old son
of Thomas Dinsdale, was accidentally
shot Friday afternoon while hunt
ing. The lad had stopped to rest and
stood the rife, pointing down, on his
left foot. He declares that he did not
touch the trigger, but in some way the
gun exploded, sending the bullet into
his foot.
The wound was not serious, but he
was, Immediately brought to Mercy
hospital and underwent an operation
for the removal of the bullet. Accord
ing to word this morning, he is recover
ing nicely and will probably soon be
able to be about again.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
/ NO DECISION
ION RAILWAY
LEGISLATION
Provisions of Cummins Esch
Bills are Under Discus
sion by Commit
tee.
LABOR ALSO MEETS
Representatives of Railway
BrOtherhOOds Also As
semble.
5(By The Associated Press.

d y
Washington, ID. Cy Dec. % de-
cisiOn was reached today by the senate
and house cOnferees on the railway leg
islatiOn. The provisions of the Cum
Minis and Esch bills for regulation of
issuance of railway securities was I'M
der discussion. No mention was made
of the labor provisions, it WIS said.
Some of the conferees believe these
may not be reached for two or thee
weeks.
BrOtherhoOlls Also Meet.
While the cOnferees were sitting, Of
ticials OF the four big railway brother
hoods were assembling IN = hin;;..top
for 4 conference today with Samuel
'GomfeE and Ttler officials OF the An,-
efican 'Federationsof Labor, at which II
policy with regard to the labor provi.
sions of the senate bill was expected
to be formed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Mrs. w. +. Maywald and little grand

Mrs. W. +. Maywald and little grand
son. Franklin Shook. arrived home
Saturday afternoon from Arnold's
Park. OkobOji. where they attended Il
reunion of part of Mrs. Maywald'S fam
ily at the home of her sister. Mrs. j..
=. Mansmith. a brother. ID. T.. Mcnzer.
of Winatchcc, Wash. whom thAsistcrS
had not seen for seventeen years: Il.
l.. Mentzcr of Palisades. Colo. {. Il.
MentZer of Sheldon and the parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mentzcr of Spring
vile Iowa, were all present. n brother
from Springville and Il sister residing
in Colorado were unable to attend;
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

nIra NikG Ieihan return' 'l &c .ler
home It Eagle Grove this noon follow
ing a scw days visit in this ..itr al the
Henry io.kopf home. Leila a"l Eve
lyn Roskopf accompanied lrr home 10
SPEND several days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

WIN. Fox has sold his interest in he
barber shop in the Roy OBrien billiard
hall and cigar store to his partner. Guy
Codners MIR. Fox is now visiting yrc'a-
tives at, Owatona, Minn.. AMI Jan.
will Accept place as salesman with
the Duplex Chair company.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. +. Nj. Necsc of Ret
wood Mimi. who visited ovc~ Christ.
mas in this city with their daughter
Mrs. n. c. Omstead and family. left
this noon for Winnebago. Mimi, where
they will spend Il few days with anoth-
er daughter. Mrs. X. G. Babeek.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
MANSl AUGHTER
IS CHARGE TO
BE PREFERRED
State Attorney Hoyne in
Chicago Will Prosecute
Dispensers of This
Poison.
10 DIE IN CHICAGO
A big Roundup of Bootleg
gers and Others is Be-
ing Planned.
10 DIE IN CHICAGO
(By The Associated Press. }

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 29.-The use Of
beverages composed OF wood alcohol,
which has killed ten persons in Chicago
since Christmas, was the subject OF a
conference today between MacLay
HOyne, states attorney. and Coroner
Hoffman. Mr.. Hoync said charges Of
manslaughter would be pressed against
all persons where evidence shows they
sold wood alcohol.
More than that" he said, they
will be prosecuted under the Illinois
search and seizure law. This whole
sale poisoning 10y bogus liquor must
stop.
Fe-7a Man VIA and Guest Die. -
Charles ass,ils aiooh
keeper who died last night, was the
latest victim of the c0ncOctiOn which
the police say was manufactured In
his house, and which killed lin, his
wife and guest. More than 100 bot
ties labeled wood alcohol were found
in the basement of the saloon, and the
police assert that number of people
who died within the last few days IN
the neighborhood supposedly from
heart disease, were in reality victims
of wood alcohol poisoning from the
Sinski liquor.
New England Death Toll.
ChicOpee, Mass. Dec. 29.-ln New
England towns the death toll from wool
alcohol today was divided as follows;
Chicopee. 81. including two women.
HOlyOke, 10.
Springfield, 1, including one woman.
Hadley, >.
Greenfield, l.
Thcmpsonville. Conn. =.
Fourteen arrests OF those alleged to
have handled the liquor which was
found to contain a wood alcohol base
had been made and others were expect
ed.
Plan Big Roundup. 50
New York. Dec 29.-One OF the big
gcst round ups of bOotleggers ana
manufacturers of illicit liquor ever
made in this country is impending as
a result of the wave of deaths ana
blindness which has followed the sale
Of poisoned liquor, Daniel l.. Porter,
supervising revenue agent for the New
York district, announced to-day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Auto Licenses Issued.

Saturday was Il mighty busy day at
the county treasurer's office, when 10
auto licenses were issued Aside from
those issued directly from the treas
urcr'S Office here. many are mailed out
to the banks throughout the county,
and thus far 2,24O cars have been reg
istered This leaves 1850 to be reg
stered in the remaining few days of
the year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mrs. X. +. Martin of Dubuque. who
has been visiting in this city for scv-
raj days with her sister. Mrs. $. X. vir-
tue and family. left this noon for
Minneapolis. where she will make a
brief visit with her son who resides
there.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
BANDITS ROB BANK
AND SHOOT CASHIER;
ESCAPE WITH $1,000
(By The Associated Press

Ottawa Lake. Mich. Dec. 29.-Scven
men today held up the Peoples bank
here and escaped with $1,000 in cash
and Liberty Bonds after shooting Har-
man ROthfuss the cashier.
In their haste. the raiders overlooked
$4,000 in currency and bonds. The
bandits escaped in an automobile
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mrs. VIM. Messccher and children
left this morning for their home ar
Marcus. after a several days visit nt
the A. McsSecher home and attending
the Garrick-Hall wedding Christmas
day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
SAY RulMoR FALSE
THAT CARRANzlSTS
TAKE FERNADEz
(By The Associated Press. J

I'll Paso. Tex. Dec. 29-The sur
render or capture of Nicholas Fernan-
dez, Il villa raider by tie Carranzists
as reported by Mexican government
agencies, was declared false today by
adherents of Villa.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mrs. .JOhn Havinga. Mrs. Abel Mid
dents and son. Mrs. J. II. Middents.
Mrs. II. ". Middents. Miss Esther
Christiansbn and Miss Jennie DeGroot.
all Of EanSrar. were callers in the conn
ty seat Saturday afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
TO DEMAND, EXTRA
:DITl0N,. OF KAISER
FROM NETHERLANDS
nv The Assof.iated Press.

Paris, lHavas) Dec. 29.-Extradi-
ton Of former Emperor William of
Germany will be demanded from Hol-
land as soon as the treaty of peace
becomes effective, according to Il deci-
sion reached between British and
French governments, says the Echo De
Paris.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. A.. W. Mueller of Mara
| thon spent Christmas in this city with
: the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
! Helms Mrs. Mueller remained over
until this morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mr. and Mrs w. \. Nccl spent Sun
day with their daughter. Mrs. Bert Eel
lows and family, at Ellsworth. Mrs.
Fellows and baby accompanied them
home to this city this noon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

DR.. and Mrs. T.. $. Mitterlins and
baby son arrived home last evening
from Fremont. where they visited over
the holidays with the doctors parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George 5. Mitterling.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Patients Remembered.

The patients at Mercy hospital were
gl,ddened Christmas day, when they
were each presented with beautiful
bouquet as a Christmas remembrance
from the First National Bank of This
city
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
PREPARE TO GUST
ADDITIONAL REDS
FROM The COUNTRY
(By The Associated Press.)

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 29.---Thirty of
the 81 alleged radicals held here will
he started ON their way out of the
country within the next As hours, ac-
cor,ling to instructions received today
by immigration officials. They were or
lered to prepare the men Immediately
for departure.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

+. G. Snyder George Ennis. Waller
Kirk and Millard Riley are among the
Jewell callers in the county seat This
afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. i. +. Rouse of Curfew,
who spent Christmas in this city at tho
@. NJ. Rouse home. returned home this
morning.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Dead animals removed. We have
feeding tankage for sale. Phone 2II
at our expense. J. T. LaForge 4 Sons,
Webster City. Iowa. dfjto2-2-2O'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mrs. J. NJ. Phillips spent Sunday at
her home in, Fort Dodge. called there
by the very serious illness of her grand
mother.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
ARAB|ANS CLASH
WITH FRENCH and
BOTH SUFFER LOSS
ny The Associatcd Press. ]

Paris. CHavas) Dec. 29.-Arabian
volunteers and French detachments
have clashed at Baalbek, Syria, accord
ing to dispatches from Cairo. Losses
suffered by both sides are said to have
been severe,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Miss Edna Wolford visited last night
at the VII. Rick home in Williams.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Please PAY LIN.

All unpaid bills after January 1,
1920. will he left for collection. Web
stcr City Mills. @d2f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Andrew O'Neill of Williams was /:
visitor In this city last evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29

Mrs. George OStrem of Ellsworth is
q visitor in this city this afternoon.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
coal COMMITS.
SION MEETS IN
CAPITAL today
Commission Named by Pres
ident Wilson C0nfers
With Secretary.
Tumulty.
OPERATORS MEET TOO
Say They are not Committed
to Accepting Find
ings. !
(By The Associated Press.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 29.-Mem-
.bcrs of the commission named by Presi-
dent Wilson under the coal strike set
tlcment agreement to investigate wages
and prices in the bituminOus coal in
dustry, conferred with Secretary Tu-
multy today at the White House. The
commission is expected to lay out pro-
gram for its work ut meetings during
the day.
Members of the executive committee
of the bituminOus coal operators assO-
ciation also were in the city today. and
1t was expected that the operators
finally would donate their assistance
to the commission in It's work in, spite
.sf NCUfssthats Ma terJs nllsnjF
the peratorssto the governmd et's plSll.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
REPUBLICANS s
and DEMOCRATS
GET TOGETHER
Will Accept Three of the IA
Reservations Approved
by Senate Commit
tee.
CALL LEAGUE MEET
First Meeting of Council of
League of Nations Meets
Soon.
lBy The Associated Press.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 29.-Republi-
can and demOcra tic senators working on
compromise of the peace treaty today
centered their attention on plan said
to have been accepted by the mild re.ser-
vationist republicans and democrats for
ratification with three notifications in
the IA reservations approved by the sell-
ate majority at the last session.
The three changes deal with the pre-.
amble declaration that the qnali!ica-
tions must be acquiesced in by the nth-
er powers, with article 10, and with
SllantunG.
The mild group believes that Senator
yklfI / III q these !changS and that
Sen chc y. flem6era TIC ader. al
a iaet Ned with thei 1t was
ri ht neither OF yfe party
6zhaA exfissssed a forms Dp:nicn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Operators Touchy.

Chicago, lli. Dec. 2l-Representa-
tives Of coal operators in the bituminr
ops fields met here today to discuss
She attitude to be adopted towards the
findings of the commission appointed
by President Wilson to adjust wages OF
miners after settlement OF the recent
strike.
4 The operators assert that they have
not committed themselves as to accept
ing or endorsing any decision the presi
dents commission may reach.
Most of the mine owners oppose any
raise in miners. wages above the II pei
cent set by DR.. Garfield, former fuel
administrators. They contend that any
increase above the IA per cent would
raise the cost of production and the
consumer would pay higher prices for
coal.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Council Of League to Meet.

Paris, DEG. 2a9.-Informal no.ice OF
& the first me6tifg of the council 1t.thp
J, league OF Nations probably will he Civ
D en- illi& day or tNo after the. exchange
- rati!icati0ns Of the treaty of Yer.
s6illes. Ambassador Wallace cabled to
the state department in Washington to
this effect dfter this mornings meeting
Of the supreme council.
The date for the exchange Of ra.ili-
rtAtiOns on which the call for the meet
y in k4lepends. is still uncertain, nothing
havifestesn heard from the Germans III
respOnSe to the latest allied note. The
Expectation in official circles is that
some word from Berlin regarding the
subject will be at hand by tomorrow.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-12-29
Neal Estate Transfers.

Ole j. Rorem to Eddie S. Alsager---
$ = NV NY NY lJ-S7 -223-$27 WD,
Arizona republican., 1919-01-14
The Peace Congress

The most momentous gathering of modern times perhaps of the most momenous in the history of the world, began yesterday. When it will end is a matter of conjecture. We apt have lost sight of the real purpose of it. the purpose implied in it's peace conference" and look upon it only a meeting for division of the spells of war. While doubt that will engage the attention of the delegates the delegates entente what is to be done Germany the conquered country is to be reckoned with. And the state of Germany is which has greatly troubled the delegates of the allies.
 It has been uncertain whether there would be any government in Germany with which to deal. There is yet firmly established government but Chancellor Ebert who has recently been making headway against the Reds under Liebknecht gave promise of frmness and courage. But the promise has not been entirely fulfilled A strong his place would have make short work of the rebellion. He would have had the resolution to turn machine guns the rioters who would therefore have become revolu- tionists He should not have hesitated to hang the leaders. When it comes to keeping order there must be scrupes Kerensky had his opportunity in Rus sia and failed for of resolution decision and because of a belief in the fiction of the copy-books that it is better rule by love than fear Perhaps it is, but there things in this world that do weakness of a human opposition.
 It will make little difference to the peace confer ence what government prevails in Germany just so some government does prevail If none does the abors of the conference will be increased and there will be left to the allies the task of pacying that country in order that it may be dealt with
Arizona republican., 1919-01-14
The Seattle Outbreak

There was nothing alarming in that boshevik outbreak at Seattle Sunday. The ease with which that demonstration which had evidently been the re. suit Of long preparation and tho marshalng of the full anarchistc strength in that locality was sup pressed is reassurng. It only requires that the law abiding people in every community be represented by firm and fearless officers and cSurts put the
 The repression of just grievances is q dangerous business like that of confining gathering steam Just grievances however, always entertained by very large number of the people whether expressed or not and repression only irrtates the situation. There is such grievance felt by law-abidng people as those aired by the bolsheviki at Seattle anywhere else where bolsheviss anarchists and other criminals and dreamers foregather.
 The people at large very well satisfied with our form of government the administration of the pie that they may be in an orderly and lawful manner
 The best way to treat men who advise publicly or through the press. a regime of bolshevism is to treat em rough the American soldiers in France treated other enemies of government They should be regarded and handled we handle all criminals This is not repression but suppression of crime and disorder.
 If these people want to pose as martyrs let them oe made to feel their martyrdom and smart under if They will soon get over it; at any rate the crop of martyrs will not he a continuing one
Arizona republican., 1919-01-14

ranks above those of recent years and we believe that the surface indication will far below the gross roots.
 The house yesterday gave gratifying sign of purpose to be business-ik by the adoption of the Coffee joint resolution against the admission bills carrying appropriations, after fixed period. The only objection raised against it that it trary to precedent. is every reform, and reforms are often inconvenient and sometimes painful The man who forswears alcoholic liquors generally has a miserable time of it for q while.
 It stated by way of illustration, that under such a rule a general appropriation bill would have been passed. 4 bill had been defeated and another was brought later. If there had been such a rule the proposed the second bill could not have beers brought in. True but if there had been such q rule the legislature would not have played horse with the first appropriation bill. It would somehow have conformed itself the rule.
 No emergency arise under this resolution that cannot be If it is enough of emergency it would be very easy to the rule aside Only there would have be a good and compelling reason for it.
Arizona republican., 1919-01-14
Our Retiring hiah Officials

The resignation of Attorney General Gregory and the for his retirement like that given by Sec retary McAdoo, for his resignation the need of re- treyng his personal fortunes suggests that high public officials well paid though the salaries are greatly increased those of few years The increase is than sufficient cover the ad .litional of living What is meant probably by etirng officials. is that the opportunities afforded in private life much greater than they formerly the scale living has been greatly changed; that have come to a time of higher living as dis tngushed from the higher cost of living.
 In this situation problem is presented We 10 decide whether afford to pay salaries which Ni command the best talent, whether shall get along with mediocre service except when now and then. men of the highest talent may be induced 10 serve just for the sake of service
 That the public service in the office of attorney general has deterorated in years observable Mr. Gregory though enjoying some, but not great local reputation lawyershas Iattled around .'iderably in the place filled by Benjamin II. Brewster. Philander c. Knox and other in The annals of the American bar AIr. Gregorys chief qualification appears rest the fact that he was born in Mississippi and adopted by Texas
 Among the who have been mentioned probable successors is our old friend J. Ham Lewis His elevation would of be recognized partly flame duck appointment and partly a reward be- slowed for personal. obsequious service. The pres dent has had a no moro faithful follower no more ready defender
 MT Lewis chief qualifications would be his boundless energy and his tendency gaudy waist coats, but surely somewhere the deserving democrats these qualifications ought be found com hned with legal ability which Mr. Lewis if he pos it. has never had time opportunity to give sign of it's possession.
 There are circumstances though. in which the most important qualification Of legal adviser is sub seryiency rather than legal mind. An illustrating instance afforded in Arizona some years go when under the territorial rule attorney generals ap pointed by governors. A governor whom it is necessary for to name, all who were familiar with political affairs here a. little than of years ago, will recall him, appointed attorney general about weak and inconsequentia a member of the Arizona bar there in Arizona at that tme
 It doubtful whether he could have framed a legal opinion any subject. His appointment was frequently the subject of ocular private discussion be- tween the governor and his friends. Hes just the kind of attorney general want replied the gover "one with opinions of his own; he has an open mind ready all times receive and entertain my opinions"
Arizona republican., 1919-01-14

Manuel Palaez, Higinio Aguilar and other Mexican leaders. acting in con cert against Carranza. Villa attempt ed to organize such q movement last November when he issued q statement to The Associated Press at Ojinaga, Chihuahua. calling on all rebel leaders to join with him in oVerthrowing the Carranza government. When thIs failed, Villa announced he would con tinue the fight alone his agent said, adding that Villa now had little con fidence in other Mexican leaders.
 Mexican government partisans here say the sudden revivalN of interest in Mexican political affairs is due largely to the efforts of foreign interests, having holdings in Mexico, to attract the attention of the Paris peace Con gress to the Mexican situation. and to the efforts of Mexican political refu- gees in the United States to the same end.