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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION
ESTIMATES AMOUNT GERMANY
MUST PAY TO THE ALLIES
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, Mar. 3.-The peace confer-
ence committee OH reparation has es-
timated 24OOO,OOO.OO0 pounds Cap
proxiMately $12O,OOO OOO,OOO) is the
amount the enemy country ought to
pay the allies and their associate pow
ers, according to Havas agency dis
patch today.
France demands the Immediate pay
ment by the enemy Of 1000, ,OOO,O
pounds, (S5.0oO, ,OOO,OOO) partly in
gold, partly in materials and partly
in foreign securities and recommends
that the remainder be paid in per-
iod of from twenty-five to tlirty-fve.
years.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
SALVATION ARMY
TO ASK S1o,oO0,000
Nationwide Drive to Fin.
ance New Response
bilities.

A nationwide campaign will be
started in May by the Salvation Army
to raise $10,OOO.OOO to finance new re-
sponsibilities which have arisen for
that organization. There being no
Salvation Army in Webster City, prob
ably no concerted effort will be made
here to assist in this drive.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
Cuba NOlU Has No
Minister to Mexico
CIV The Associated Press. ,

Mexico City. Mar. 3.-Dr Luis J.
Santamaria. who has been serving
here in the capacity OF charge d af
faires for Cuba, has gone to Havana,
leaving that republic without a diplo-
matte representative in Mexico.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
NEWBERRY TO Be
GIVEN SENATORIAL
SEAT; DEMOS AGREE
(By The Associated Press }

Washington, ID. c., March 3
Democratic leaders of the senate
withdrew their recommendation
Which would have Withheld the seat
ing of Truman ii. Newberry, repubii-
can senator elect from Michigan.
whose election is being contested by
Henry Ford They said Mr.. New
berry would be seated next session.
subject to probable investigation.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
NO LEGISLATION
THIS SESSION ON
PROHIB|T0RY ACT
(By The Associated Press.

Washington. D. c., Mar. 3.-Agree-
mcnt was reached today by the senate
judiciary committee to take no action
upon legislation to enforce the war
time prOhibitory measure which be.
comes effective July 1. The commit
tee decided that there was no chance
Of passing the, impending lbill at this
session
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
PRESIDENT WILSON
SIGNS HUGE APPR0-
PRIATI0N BILLS
nv The Associated Press.)

Washington, D. G., Mar. 3.-The
bill validating the adjustment Of 81
500 600 in war contracts and the $685.
600 600 Of the rivers and harbors ap-
propria tions bill were signed by Presl-
dent Wilson today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
SUPREME COURT
RULES ON HAR-
RISON DRUG ACT,
(By The Associated Press. }

Washington, ID. c.. March 3.-In an
Interpretation of the Harrison anti
narcotic act. the supreme court con-
strued the section 70 prohibit the sale
of drugs except ON, the official order
form or by PHYSICIANS prescription
given in good faith.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
SEVERAL MORE
BOATS BRING
SOLDIERS HOME
(By The Associated Press. J

by Tie ASSOclateU PfeSS.J
New York. Mar. 3.-With 1859
troops the cruiser Frederick arrived
here today from Brcst.
The steamship SabOnia brought 3,151
men, including forty-fve officers and
1,S45 men, sick or wounded.
Tie army transport Great Northern
arrived today from ABrest with 1850
men aboard, 1921 Of whom were sick
Or wounded, forty-three cases being
serious.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
(Ry The AsSOcia ted Press 4

(By The Associated Press.
Washington, d. &C.. March. s.-The
constitution of tlle league Of nations
as presented to the peace conference
was pictured by Senator Sherman Of
Illinois as Panlora's box full Of
evils, which would empty upon the
American people the aggregate calam-
tiles of the world,
Senator Sherman d sharply criticised
President Wilson and asked "Who
authorized him TO rear above the
apublic autocratic powers" he
added that the authority was not
found in the constitution of the Unit
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
DANIELS
ASKS INQUIRY INTO
CHARGES OF GRAFT
(By The Associated Press,

Washington. ID. c., Mar. 3.-Secre-
tary Daniels today asked the command
ant of the Great Lakes Naval Training
station to- investigate reports that a
number of men there were involved in
Ian affair similar that in the New
York district. j
--:--
Six Arrests Made.
Chicago, Mar. 3.-Six men were taken
into custody at the Great Lakes Naval
Training station on charges of alleged
graft" IN connection with discharged
seamen, which were brought to light
when Samuel Moss, known sometimes
|as Sammie OscivitZ discharged sea-
man, leaped from a window of the
eighth floor of an Office building Satur-
day after being brought here from De-
trOit, where he was arrested ~
The naval intelligence agency, work
ing under the direction Of Chester S.
Roberts, regard the matter as Il purely
local affair. No officers are involved.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03

Mrs. Stella Staley of Traer was in
the city yesterday to attend the memor-
ial services for her nephew. Lester
Stalcy.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
I0lua City Boy Nation
al Champion in Glass
lBy r;lc Associatcd Press.

Iowa City, Iowa, March 3.-Harold
Harmon, member of the Iowa City
high school rifle team, was the 1918
national champion in the preparatory
school class, with an average mark
OF 1864. according to work just re-
ceived here. His team won the Ma
tiOnal Rifle association championship,
as well as the AstOr cup match.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
Reports That Mexico
Has Recognized Ebert

Mexico City. March 3.-Senor
Garza Perez. under secretary of for
eign relations. is quoted 10y the news.
paper excelsior as saying that the
Mexican government has recognized
the sew Ebert government of Ger
many. No official announcement has
yet been made.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03

Mrs. John Tuel and son of Lehish
arrived in the city today to attend the
funeral Of the formers mother. Mrs.
Alice VanWOrmpr.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
Three Days of Peace
Then Germans Attack
(By The Associated 'ress

Posen. March :,.-The Germans, fol-
lowing three days of comparative
quiet. resumed their attacks all along
the line of the Polish-German front
ier. sAA
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
FOOD SENT
BELGIUM" IS CHARGE
PROBED BY SENATE
(By The Associated Press. )

Washington, D. c.. March 3,-A
resolution of Senator Calder Of New
York, republican, directing the senate
agricultural committee to investigate
the charge that unwholesome1 food
hat-been sent to Belgium was adopt
ed without objection or debate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03

Miss Leah Wyatt attended a dancing
dinner party at Ames Saturday even
ing, returning home today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03
SECRETARY OF LABOR WILSON TELLS CON-
!. ference OF GOVERNORS and MAYORS THAT
RECENT STRIKES ARE NOT USUAL DISPUTES
(By THE ASSOCIATED PREss.)

(By THE ASSUCIATED PKESSJ
Washington, D. c., Mar. 3.-Opening the White
House conference of governors and mayors upon
time business and labor problems today President Wilson
put forward the offer that the federal government
sders itself at the service of states municipalities and
counties in solving REIMBURSEMENT problems, purposng in
the fument of it's duties to be guided by the conference
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03

Father O'Meara Of Williams is at
tending the meeting at the Catholic
church here today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-03-03

Mrs. Joe Lorimer of Jewell is a
Webster City shopper today and is
,lso visiting relatives.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

imposing income taxes. and war
profits taxes-even ex post facto. and
make her rich people, who escaped
taxes during the war. pay as the ricl,
paid in England and the United
States. 1t is just. of course; but
there are times and places-notably m
Europe in the spring of l919-whei.
nothing is so odious as the just man.
Yet France is swallowing her natural
resentment and is being cordial ~
these Americans. But now and then
in street cars and busscs and at public
places Americans hear the French
sniff under their breath. 'Toujours
les Americaines" - those everlasting
Americans!
Nuisances to the World.
And they are a nuisance. They
want windows up: they drink water
with their meals instead of wine when
the restaurant system of Europe Is
SO arranged that the profits of a
meal are largely in the wine. and not
in the food. The Americans flash thei-
money: they give big tips. They show
how they hate to haggle and bargain
in a trade. They make no feint of ad-
miring thrift The American loath-
ing Of French thrift is as open and
shameless as the French scorn or
American prodigality. In the contest
the French get the best of it. They
always keep the change. Now these
vices-thrift and prodigality-mark the
widest difference between the two ma
tions. These vices are at the bottom
of most OF the diplomatic differences
between the two nations. Alwas s
France is saving. Her military tao
tics were based on saving French
lives. Their elasticity of attack
rushing forward. doubling back. OF
feeling out the enemy's weakness,
waiting for a favorable moment-was
exactly the way the French housewife
buys carrots or the French father Sc
cures the marriage of his daughter,
or the way the French nation sits at
the peace table.
America. on the other hand, spends
her lives with a free hand. She al
tackled machine guns with rines-and
at an awful cost took them. She coh-
siders the objective first and the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

are inclined to reason things out.
France hardly thinks; she feels. She
has in her national consciousness deep
foundations of tradition, of prejudice.
OF reservations upon many subjects.
OF faiths and tendencies that govern
her course.
Old Scores to Settle.
We Americans have little history to
affect our prejudices. So we are dan
gerously liable TO be motived by the
essential fairness of proposition,
and when we act upon such motives
among older peoples we are regard
ed as naive. as childish, or as hypo-
critical. Indeed. Americans too often
are governed by reason, and Europe
by necessity. Thus the clash of mo-
tives is inevitable We saw the Rhe-
nish republic through one pair OF
glasses. and Europe saw the sterilized
republic through another. But Amer
lea had her way, because she was the
worlds creditor-not because she per-
suaded Europe that the reasonable
way was the right way. Always
mark that.
And II our position as the rich uncle
of all the world gave us this right in
the matter of the Rhenish republic,
it gave US much more power in the
adjustment of the worlds debt ana
the worlds settlement with Germany.
The actual governments OF Europe.
more or less influenced by the bank
ers of Europe desired to squeeze the
blood out of the German turnip.
France could have had England's s
help in making an indemnity claim
much more drastic than that finally
assigned. 1t was America that put
on the brakes: everyone saw the dan
ger of German Bolshevism coming 10
make any collection impossible. But
undoubtedly America put force into
the argument. America reasoned:
without America emotion might have
prevailed. And in the pooling of the
debt America again looked the situa-
tion coldIy in the eye-and winKed,
England also Joined a chilly gaze. In
money matters England often is vastly
reasonable. So the debt was not
pooled. France will have to begin
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

privileges Austria intended before the
war to confer upon them.
"The definite, unconditional sur
render of the Libyan colonies to Italy.
Italy to possess without restrictions
the Blight of Valona and the island Of
Sasseno.
Montenegro and Serbia to be re-
stored within the frontiers that ex-
listed before the Balkan wars (thus
providing rich loot for Bulgaria) and
both countries to be united with the
former Sanjak and the Scutari district
50 as to form a kingdom under the
Petrovich dynasty.
In an extreme case it might be DOS
sible for Austria Hungary to consent
to Serbian possession of Mount
Levchen (Montenegro's Black Noun
tain) provided consideration were
given the interests and grievances of
the Dual Monarchy.
1.-The rest Of Albania to be divided
into three states, republics or princi-
palities; the northern (Catholic) part
under Austro-Hungarian protection,
CONTINUED 0N PAGE NINE.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

extreme radicals who favor Hiram
johnson. or the extreme reactionary
element which like Leonard Wood
Mccormick, 1t Is pointed out, would
be the logical middle ground candi-
date upon which both the extreme ele-
ments could combine. They think he
would be acceptable to both the PEN
rose-Watson leaders, and to the Ken
yon-knox boosters. Borah and Taft
are outside this combination, and un-
doubtedly would oppose Mccormick S
selection.
Member of Legislature.
Medill Mccormick was a member of
the Illinois legislature, a Congress-
man-at-large from that State, and
last November defeated the admins
tration whip. James Hamilton Lewis,
for the Senatorial toga Lewis had
worn for six years. Mrs. Mccormick
was her husbands campaign adviser
and political prophet in those sue
cesses. 1t was said that she had
hitched her wagon to the White
House star when she married Medill
in 1903. and set about to make her
husband President, as her father had
made Mckinley Chief Executive.
Then along comes national suffrage,
and there are many who say the Nc
Cormick's political cards are being
shuffled again. When the new deal
is looked over. like as not Mrs. Medill
Mccormick will be entertaining a Vice
Presidential bee in her political bon
net, and the Senator will stick to his
knitting in the Senate.
But won't it be a sight for the gods
il Mrs. Medill is nominated for Vice
President and elected, and presides
over the Senate of which her husband
Is a member?
Then Mother Mccormick, as Presi-
dent Of the Senate, could tell Father
Mccormick. just a member of the
Senate: You're out Of order. Nedin;
sit DOWN.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Car Thrice Tried to Betray His Allies
But Stupid Arrogance Rejected Victory
When Central POwerS Welded Whip Hand

Treason OF Old Petrograd Machine Revealed
for First Time; Detailed Proposals Prior
to Revolution for Separate Peace that
Would Have Lost War Before America
Was Ready. Correspondent Summoned
to English War Office and Ordered Not
to Disclose Truth During Critical Period
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Faced NTH the alternative of Surrendering
Or Joining the Bolshepiks, Botchkarepa
DiSbandS Her Brave Battalion of Death

Leader of Women's Division Describes Final
Struggle with Enemy and Tells of Col
lapse of Russian Army-Tells of Meeting
With Lenine and Trotzky When She
Hands Over Arms and Commission
Mocked By Mob in Capital-Members OF
Command Insulted By Former Comrades
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

The Medill McCormicks may be in
the 1920 Presidential race.
Senator Mccormick may be the Re-
publican candidate for President.
Or
Mrs. Mccormick may be the Repub-
lican candidate for Vice President.
Woman Candidate.
If the Republican Congress passes
the Susan B. Anthony equal suffrage
amendment, and the chances are that
1t will, one of the big parties may (get
that. MAY pick a woman candidate
for Vice president If the Republicans
do. why Mrs. Medill Mccormick is
chairman of the Republican national
women's executive committee. an ar
dent suffrage advocate when suffrage
was young. skillful speaker. and a
past master of the art of politics. Her
father was Mark Hanna.
''The chief reason 1 am in politics"
Mrs. Mccormick said, lis a strong in
heritance from my father, with whom
worked in the closest relationship,
beginning when Mr.. McKinley's cam
paign was organized"
And there are many in Washington
who insist that Mrs. Mccormick is as
able a politician as her father was.
They insist that 1t is largely due to
her political knowledge and ability
that her husband has advanced to the
political heights he has reached.
Presidential Bee.
But with a constitutional okeh on
suffrage. there are students of politi-
cal activities here who believe that
Mrs. Mccormick will be the Mark
Hanna for Mrs. Mccormick and not
for her husband. That's where the
Vice Presidential bee begins buzzing.
In the Mccormick home father has
his mind set upon the Presidency. wise
ones insist They believe that Mrs.
Mccormick represents the Roosevelt
Progressives. half way between the
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Bv WILLIAM ALLEN w

ant Of the Peserouness Of the Everlasting Americans in France
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04
Calls Conferences.

The four men with our flag lost
their way in the woods and seeing
that they did not come up. / sent out
about twenty girls and instructors &c
look for them. They were finally dis
covered. Next we had to get in touch
with the supply wagons. and man.
aged to bring them 20 our camp.
Once this was accomplished we were
fairly well established behind the
protection Of the thickets. There was
only one question confronting us:
How to get away in safety.
(Copynght 1919. BY the Frcderick A. stok.s Co..
rany. All rights reseTedl
10 BE CONTINUED.
The Washington herald., 1919-05-04

CONTINUED Ok PAGE NINE.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-31

The reliable firm of A. Weller &
Co. have secured the services of Mr.
5. T. Butler Of Monroe, La, who i
l skilled and thorough watchmake,
with years experience. The addition
f Mr.. Butler to this department o.
5heir business, adds very greatly to
The efficiency of the watch repai,
department..
They are now in position to assure
heir patrons perfection in workman
ship and they solicit your repair bus
ness on the better grade of watches
Any watches that have been repair
I'd by them within the past year tia
IS not giving entire satisfaction t.
the owners, will be put in condition
without extra charge if returned t.
hem.
They solicit your watch work ant
guarantee prompt and s~atisfactor.
,ervice.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-31
IT TAKES GOOD SO[ES
TO DO THIS

George Wentworth, a letter carrier
here, has worn a pair OF shoes with
Ne6lin Soles four months and two
days. His route is twenty miles a day.
This test made at our request; proves
the wearing quality of Ne0lin Soles to
our satisfaction" From Lothreps-
FaInham Co. Dover, N. H.
Only Ne6lin Seles will stand up
under a test like this. People who are
hard on shoes will save money if they
buy them with Neolin Soles. These
shoes come in many styles for men,
women and children.
Have Ne6lin Soles put on your worn
shoes too. Any good repair shop will
apply them. Remember they are
made by Science to be comfortable and
waterproof, also. Manufactured by The
Goodyear Tire e. Rubber Co., Akron,
Ohio. who make Wingfoot Heels
guaranteed to outwear all other heels.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-31
PAINT PROTECTION
AND ITS ECONOMY.

The preservation of structural ma
terials, which may be obtained through
the application Of paint. constitutes q
most vital means of %furthering the con.
servatiOn of our natural resources. It
il, moreover, the o economical
method Of sustaining the appearance
and general upkeep of any colnmu-
nifty.
A structure coated with sheets OF In.
/. dia rubber would not be as well protect
"A rom laaeca as a structure coated
with a good oil paint. ITTS&I uue 10
the fact that<a sheet OF rubber .S~o3!
20 durable or as waterproof as a thin
dried film of paint. The latter mate
ria, when applied dries to a continuous
elastic film containing finely divided
particles of metallic. wear resisting
pigments. A square foot Of such 81
Aim upon a wooden surface costs less
than a penny. vet 1t will beautify and
a dollars worth of surface fol |
many years. This Is q low rate OF In
:urance.
D. etlings, harms. outbuildings. sheds
,,osts fences, stock enclosures. wasons
m%plelnents, winda,ills and struc
tures. whether of wood. iron or cement
should be preserved. through the us
If Daint, from rapid decay. High grade
oa;n; may he used successfully ror a.
aacs Colored paints will o.
Id a. most ~seviceable. the %cOlorin!
- IA the paint adding ron tw'
.- to the life Of the cnatins
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-31
Sample Suits
Just received from New York
Office
so Lots
Sample Suits,
All sizes
16 to "A
All COlOrs.
Will be sold at less
than manufacturers cost.
See Them
Greenwood Boy In
The Occupation Army

. Mrs. w. H. Woods is in receipt Of
a letter from her son, Corporal
Thomas King, who is with the Army
IF Occupation. His letter follows:
Date, Feb. 81, 1919.
A. P. o. 927 A. E. F.
City, Coblenz, Gy.
my Dear Mother:
"Am not very busy this morning
SO will occupy myself the best way
| know how for a few minutes and
write you a short letter. l just
came back to my company from a
convoy to France. l have made that
rip several times now. It's a great
"trip for a time or two but to me it
is getting old, and am ready to well
come a change any time. OF course
I don't need to tell you the thing 1
vant more than anything else. Per-
haps if 1 have good luck I'll get it
by June, so don't get impatient for l
am coming home some time. AN
not tell when, as in the army we sell
dom know what will be our moves
from one day to the other.
1--WE are more than comfortably
you have as yet received the allotment,
which was made by me?
w care more than comfortably
located here at Coblenz. The bar
racks we occupy were formerly used
by the Germans in their compulsory
training system. The buildings are
stone structure, roomy, we'll ventilated
electrically lighted and have every
modern convenience conductive to the
comfort of the soldier.
"The Y. M. C. A, the K. of C. and
the Red Cross supply well our wants
n the line of cigaretts, chocolate,
eading material and lounging rooms.
"The scenery around here is Won
ierful. Never in my life have I seen
anything that equalled it. The banks
of the Rhine are lined with ducal
palaces of the old types, seen so Of
ten in pictures but which it has new
>T before been my good fortune to
81 in reality. l am enclosing here
with a-picture of the Rhine Bridg
l hateErQssed several times
since my arrival here.
Never mind about the insect pow
Ter. Every thing is all right as re-
that sc,re now. The Medical
corps supplies us with the necessary !
preparations to get rid of the mean.
put harmless cootie.
Hoping to hear from you soon. /
'emain your loving son, i
"Yours truly,
CORPORAL THOMAS KING.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-03-31

Mrs. w. H. Woods is in receipt Of
a letter from her son, Corporal
Thomas King, who is with the Army
IF Occupation. His letter follows:
Date, Feb. 81, 1919.
A. P. 0. 927 A. E. F.