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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
GERMANS FIRM
ON PLEBISCITES
Also Will Demand League
Membership as Condition
Of Signing.
AGREE TO SMALL ARMY
Insist Control of New From
tiers Cannot Be Maintained
With 100000 Men.
AGREE TO SMALL ARMY
By the Associated Press.

BERLIN, May 26.-. (Delayed) - The
question whether Germany will sign
the peace treaty, 1t was believed here
tonight, depends altogether on
whether the Allied and Associated
Powers win agree to a plebiscite In all
disputed territories and the reception
Of Germany into the League of Ma
tions as member with an equal vote
Both these issues are made the car
dinal features Of the German reply
which has been approved by the Cab
met and Count Won Brockdorff- Rant
Eau and his associates and which is
being put into shape for presentation
within the next thirty-six hours.
The reply, in general, will reaffirm
the adherence Of Germany to the
principles laid down in the armistice
conditions and will lay especial weight
on the right of elf-determination
which Germany is willing to grant in
all contested sections of her frontiers.
The Allies also will be asked to abide
by the decisions Of popular vote in
Austria on the question Of union with
Germany.
Some OF the most prominent economic
and financial issues suggested in the
allied peace terms Germany is willing to
have adjusted by the League OF Ma
tions. in which she expects to become a
member on basis of equality.
Demand to BE in League,
II the world league were based on any
other scheme of membership, It was de-
clared to the correspondent In authori-
tative quarters tonight, Germany would
be forced 70 consider II as an alliance
against her.
The German reply also will agree that
the German army shall be 100, 900 men
on a peace footing. but will urge that
this limit be not enforced until condi-
tions are thoroughly stabilized.
Germany VIII negotiate on this basis,
but will demand the right to maintain
an adequate force during the transition
period which. 1t Is said. she is bound to
pass through at the conclusion OF peace
The reply will also point out that the
borders Of Germany after the ratification
OF the peace treaty will continue In a
fluid condition, making adequate control
by means of frontier patrols necessary.
Wants Border Force.
On this score Germany will request
the right to keep a sufficient force mobil-
lied unless the Allies will assume re-
sponsibility for maintaining order on all
newly created frontiers or on such as
are menaced II they remain intact.
The Germans will send another note
to Premier Ciemenceau In connection
with the economic terms of the peace
treaty. the Vosstsche Zettun0 says 1t
learns officially.
The note will point out that the allied
claim that more than 100000 tons
OF shipping were destroyed by German
submarines is not true because more
than half OF the shipping was sunk by
legal cruiser warfare.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
"Seem to Be On Our Way" l. Reads Message.

Many thanks for your hospitality"
That was the last word from the
NC-4 as she darted away. her cream
white wings flashing in the bright
sunlight of the Azores. Gradually
as She shot eastward the overwhelm-
Ing thunder Of her engines gave way
to the hearty farewell OF the little
port Of Ponta Delgada. Whistles
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
BY the Assoctated Press.

LONDON, May 27.-The allied and as
ISOLATED Powers have made arrange
ments to feed Petrograd and render as
sistance TO the starving population after
the expulsion of the Bolsheviki. Herbert
c. Hoover, head OF the allied relief, has
the details in hand. II IL hoped relief
will be In the city within thkty-six
hours after the Bolsheviki withdraw.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
FOCH. BACK FROM
RHINE. SEES PREMIER
French dnd Americans Dra.D
Up Emergency Plan.

PARIS. May 27.-Marshal Foch. who
has just completed a trip of inspection
along the Rhine. had a conference yes
terday with Premier Clemenceau. who
Is also Minister OF War.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28

After rising from the water and
circling about to try its wings and
motors after seven days of restless
waiting behind the breakwater, the
NC-4 was OFF. From the air Com
mander Read flashed back a message
by wireless to Admiral Jackson on
the supply ship Melville:
I'VE seem to be on our way.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28

II you can save money
you can invest while you save.
Ask for particulars of
Partial Payment Plan.
John Muir q Co., 81 Bway.-Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
DANIELS DROPS
BIG NAVY PLANS
Secretary Reverses Position He
Took at Time Wilson Sent
Secret Cable.
ASKS $45,OOO,0OO FOR AIR
Gives League Of Nations a
Boost in Telling Needs to
Congress Committee.
Special Despatch 10 THx sux.

WASHINGTON. May 27-Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels, who was so anxious
to have Congress authorize an addi-
uonal three year battleship building
programme on top OF the not half
done 1915 programme, completely re-
versed himself before the House Naval
Committee to-day and declared fatty
that no new ships need be authorized.
In his anxiety to get Congress TO
put through the programme last year
after Republicans demurred because It
was physically impossible to begin to
build the ships which were to be
authorized. Mr.. Daniels got a cable
from President Wilson which he COM
municated secretly to the House COM
mittec. In this Mr. Wilson said fall
ure to put the bill through the House
would be fatal to my undertakings"
This message was sent when the
President was trying to get England
to agree to Limitation of national
armaments and the paper pro-
gramme.' as the Republicans termed II,
was admittedly intended to use as a
club over the head OF Great Britain to
force her statesmen around to Mr..
Wilson's view.
The Presidents negotiations on that
score have come to an end. Mr.. Daniels
declared to-day that the United States
should not authorize further battleship
building now. not for the reason that
there is no place to build the craft, as
the suitable yards were hard at work on
the 1915 three year programme, but to
demonstrate American faith in the EN-
cacy Of the peace keeping powers Of the
proposed League Of Nations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-05-28
Wants Border Force.

HARTsHORNE. FALEs co.. Members
Y. Y. Stock Exchange. II Broadway.-Adv.
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. secret Message Recalled.

On the occasion Of the President's q
famous secret message concerning his
negotiations abroad the House Naval
Committee finally approved the paper
programme and the House passed the
measure. The Senate would have none
OF this nonsense, as authority was car
ried in the bill to give the President
power to halt the construction OF any
of the vessels authorized II such stoppage
would be OF further use to him In his
Continued on Eighth Pa0e.
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WEATHER FoREcAsr.

Fair to-day and probably tomorrow;
not much change in temperature.
Highest temperature yesterday, Ga; lowest, IS.
Detailed weather reports editorial page
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
Andrew Carnegie's Death.

Andrew Carnegie was one of the unique
characters Of American history. His fortune,
estimated at a quarter OF a billion at the time
he retired and set-himself to the task of giving
it away at the rate Of $4,000 day, was accu-
INFLATED by the development Of an idea under
especially auspicious circumstances. He was
first to discern the coming need for steel rails
in place of iron ones, and he perfected pro-
cess and organization for making them
which deied competition. Great native shrewd-
ness, good judgment of men, and close appli-
cation to business enabled him to reap unprece-
the business code Of his time He was not
much Of a stock manipulator One of his
great regrets lay in connection with the sale
of his company to a syndicate at the time of
his retirement He got $420,0O0,00O and dis
covered afterward, he said, that he might have
had hundred million more. He did not re-
greet the loss Of the money especially, but felt
that he had overlooked trick in the game.
Wealth did not spoil Carnegie. That he did
not lose his sense of relative values is shown
in his teachings when he turned phianthropist,
In his later years, at least money meant less
to him than service. He made honest effort
to dispose of his fortune in a manner which
while his success may not have been as COM
plete in dispensing wealth as in accommodating
it ne gave the world what probably is its best
example in this line. Certainly it is the most
conspicuous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
Shoe Prices.
COnsp lcuOuS,

Outrageous prices asked for shoes are due
TO a system of profit taking in which everybody
from the man who buys the hides to the re
taller who fits your feet seems to have partici-
pated- To make matters worse large dealers
in hides, anticipating a shortage and seeing a
chance for still further gains, have bought
everything in sight bidding the prices OF mate
rails up to unheard-of figures. There has been
an element of speculation in it and the specu-
lators, who practically control the business,
arc not figuring on losing any money
The claim that there is a shortage of hides
is generally made and it is not without plausi-
hility. Demands the last four years have been
extraordinary because armies use much Ieath-
er. At the same time the manufacturers of
shoes are guilty of deliberately making the
styles still more elaborate. evidently with the
object OF giving purchasers the idea that they
are really getting something extra for their
money.
And buyers Of shoes are not without blame
Those who have the money have been paying
and viii no doubt continue 10 pay the price
Split feathers which are seryiceable and not
unduly expensive, are spurned because they
are not quite up to the mark in appearances
Too many people still insist upon the best ma
terals and the most elaborate workmanship
whether there is enough to go around or not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
HQart, 1pHOm0
44,!DHObIO111cC
oXtA MPC EINZARETH THONTDSON
BY TEMPLE
Mr.. ELIZABETH THOMPSON !

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am
married woman thirty-fve years
old. l have three children, ages
fifteen, thirteen and nine. was
married when young. My husband
always tried to be lord and master,
often making me do things l tried
my best to rebel against.
He was never a very good work
er. / have always worked hard
doing all my own work. | have
worked away from home and at
home for others. He always man
ages tor keep in debt and it takes
everything we can get hold of TO
pay his uncalled for debts. ! don't
like the idea of helping him when
he could do better If he only would.
cannot have friends or neigh
bors on account OF his insulting
ways. II they come to see me he
won't speak to them or me in front
of them. He does not believe in
my visiting or going anywhere. He
curses and strikes me to get his
own way.
l have taken everything for the
sake OF my children, telling him
some day Things WOuiu CudHBe. IN
the last few months he changes at
times and is good for a day or two.
But even when he is good | cannot
receive anyone at home. Just as
soon as he does a days work he is
is just as cross as ever. can't
endure him any longer, not even
his kindness.
/ am thinking of selling every
thing some time when he is gone
ana j0st walk Out and have I'm
to take care of the children. can
not work and keep them unless he
will give me my furniture and the
chickens.
l am determined not to put up
with much more. The children do
not care for him and are always
begging me not to leave them, which
surely would be hard for me to do,
know you think me foolish to
bring my troubles TO you, but l
want some ones advice
FROM OUT or TOWN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
Brad'sBit O. Verse
FOLLY.

FOLLY.
Folly took me by the hand. led
me through a pleasant land, show
ed to me her fairy haunts, luFed
me with her mocking taunts, gave
TO me her sweetest smile, wooed
me with a lovers guile, poured
the. nectar and the wine, babe me
worship at her shrine. There the
star-eyed Houris danced, there the
imps of Bacchus pFaneed, music's
myriad voices thrilled, and the
DAYS with mirth were filed. Mid
night revelry and song. laughter Of
the careless throng. fieetiHg, pulls
ing. throbbing hours, transient as
the dew-drunk flowers. Life was
like the merry chime of a golden
summer time; Folly pointed out
the way, and her path was bright
and gay. But there came the win
try snow, days of solitude and
woe. came the fury of the gale
when the joys were silent. pale,
when the music's rhythmic beat
thrilled no more the dancing feet,
when the voice of song was mute
gone the harp and hushed the lutte.
when the golden days were dead
and the smile of Folly fed. Then
there came and beckoned me stern
and grim Reality.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
HEALTH TAE K8
BY WI Il-Iu !E,I!s.I ~! BRAlEsIIpV r4D.
US who never mentally outsrow the

US who never mentally outgrow the
age of ten.
Questions and Answers.
TO PREVENT FLAT FEET.
Is there any way one can pre-
vent falling Of the arches, or fat
feet? miss r. A. M
AASWER-WeaFing shoes made
to fit the feet, instead of making
your feet fit freak shoes. This eX-
ercise, if carried out regularly and
faithfully each night and morning,
barefoot, for several months. will
go far toward peventing the evil
effects OF vicious shoes:
Stand erect, preferably stripp-d,
raise hands high above head,
elsnch fists, slowly pull hands
down and inhale, al the same time
slowly rising as high as possible
on the toes, toe!ng in. Then slowly
raise hands again and exhale and
slowly resume original posture.
Repeat from ten to thirty times at
a seance, as you grow accustomed
TO the exercise. The arm move
ment mimies in every way the eff
fort of Ginning yourself on rings
or bars.
LADIES SHOULD WORK.
An eminent writer observes that
''the ultimate effect OF gently nur-
tured women being forced to do
their own housework will be the
appearance of a race Of nervous
broken down femininity. Anemic,
delicate children will predominant
in the next few generations" Do
you uphold that opinion? "a. G. g.
Answer-Queer, but most OF the
nervous women seem to have no
houseWoFk to do. What the women
need is a little more actual house
work to keep them fit-I mean the
gently nurtured species.
ENEMAS.
l should be glad to see an article
by you on the subject of the habit
ual use of enemas of water to move
the bowels, tM Z. P.)
ANSWERED. is far worse than
any cathartic habit 1t is the most
unnatural means of stimulating
bowel function. 1t creates in time
a pitiable dependence which is
hard to remedy. 1t often causes
permanent dilatation of the bowel.
1t does not cleanse" the bowel
better than a.. ordinary physic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
PhrenoIegy.

PhrenOl0gy.
A table-rapping medium of con-
siderable prominence and generally
acclaimed power told me the other
day how she had consciously work
ed the table for years to bring
out the necessary taps or raps or
creaks to convince one OF her dear
est friends of the actuality OF
spirit manifestations
Old Gall, who fathered the phre-
nolegy business, was well named
1t took something of the kind TO
put such a figment before the pub
lie even in the haleyon times ante
dating the scientific establish
ment of cerebral localiZation.
Psychology, which is the science
of the mind; physiology, which is
the science of body function, and
pathology, which is the science of
disease, all combine to discredit
the so-ealled readings" of the
phrenologist. The empirical, Who'll
ly imaginary localizatioh Of the
various faculties by phrenology
has been quite upset by modern
science.
A chronological diagnosis of
character or capacity, therefore, or
a chronological pTognesis as to an
individuals proper calling or gifts
is just as valuable as the buncombe
a clairvoyant or gypsy fortune
teller hands out to the gullible
victim who has the necessary four
bits
Physiological investigations con-
Quoted by means of animal expert
mentation have determined the
brain iocalization of the controlling
centers of many functions And,
what is more to the point, these
animal experiments have been
practically proved by tests made
and by the results obtained in sur
gerry of the brain. All that is
definitely and demonstrably known
of cerebral localiZation merely
goes to show the empiric locaIiza-
ton of the phrenologists is the
veriest hokus-pocus, even though
it be founded on the theories of
great thinkers of antiquity
PhreRology is to physiology what
astrology is TO astronomy, a sort
of Arabian Nights appeal TO child
ish imagination, which is calculat-
ed to please that 10 per cent of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11

somebody! The folks are all avav
and as / was crossing the lot to go
over to Nat Foods house, l saw a
man pFying up one of our side win
dows. l fred with my slingshot to
hit the side of the house to scare
him away. The stone must have
hit him instead, for he fell fat"
We must look into this" said
Morton and entered the yard. A
man with blood trickling down his
face was blindly staggering to his
feet. He had acted the thief and
looked one: Morton led him to the
street just as a village watehman
came along. 1t was a fortunate az
ton, for, upon searching the man.
Merton's wallet and the stolen pa
pers were found upon him.
Of course after all this excite
ment Morton had to remain to
guard the house until the family
had returned. and amid the expla-
nations that ensued he learned that
Kate was Kate Knowlton. And
Kate Knowlton was the co-heir
with Morton's employer to the es-
tate he had been looking up. and
quite naturally, being completely in
love with her, before he left Grass
mere the devoted lover asked her
to become Mrs. Morton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
TIlEH{IE DAILY SHORT STORY

| like a bouquet OF our flowers"
If you care for them at all,
will be glad to give you the choic-
est" she said, coming to the
fence.
Dale Morton went back to his no
tel with a nosegay made up of the
prettiest flowers in Kate's garden
He had fingered among the roses
and lilies for full hour, and had
come away deeming his pretty hos
tess a veritable queen of loneliness
and grace.
"The mischief" he CALCULATED as
he reached his room at the hotel
and stood rooted with dismay. Dur
ing his absence some one had en-
tered the room and had gone away
with his wallet, carelessly left on
a bureau. 1t contained little mon
ey, but it held the papers he had
been at such pains and expense to
secure and he felt the loss of them
to be a serious matter.
Morton at once wrote to his en-
ployer, telling of the theft and ask
ing for instructions. He hoped that
the same might involve a new go
ing over the ground he had already
covered, for that would keep him in
the district at least where he would
be in proximity of his peerless
Kate. 1t would take at least two
days to receive a reply to his letter.
He made a new slingshot and took
it to Ned. The following evening
he strolled past the house that held
his divinity. Just as he passed the
gate, excited and white-faced. Ned
came rushing around the corner OF
the house
oh, say!- he .gasped, I've killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11

Don't cry" advised Morton
sOothingly. Maybe it can be
fixed"
1t was many year since Morton
had possessed a like boyish con-
trivance, but he set his inventive
genious at work. The crOtched
stick was intact and his wallet was
surrounded by two heavy elastic
bands. In a jiffy he had adjusted
these to the stick. the piece of
leather was set in place, and the
boy fairly danced with delight as
he was handed the finished article
ooh. amt it just dandy" he exu-
berated. why, it beats Nat Rood ;
sling all to nOthing!"
Il hope you won't use it to annoy
the birds?" observed Morton.
oh, no. sir-never that. Just
for targets. Sister-look, just
look!"
The lad was 20 feet away, dig
ging for munitions in a heap of
pebbles. The girl drew back shyly
and started after him. 1t was a
brief casual conversation and he
was sorry when they reached q
house at the edge of the wood and
he raised his hat in adieu
Morton took the self-same ram
BILE the following day, to come upon
his young friend with a paper tar
get tackled to a tree upon which he
was trying his skill. Morton tried
a few chance shots himself Then
he caught sight of a fitting form in
the garden of the house and the
boy called out:
"Oh. Cousin Catherine! Here is
the same gentleman who was 50
kind ito me yesterday. Maybe he'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
Argus Information Bureau

CAny reader can get the answer to a
ton BUREAU. Frederic J. Hsskin. Director
ADDRESS and enclose tVo-cent stamp Tor re
confidential, the replies being sent direct
paid 10 anonymous iettersj.
O. Which one of our presidents
travelled the most? A. o.
A Roosevelt's tour in 1903 COW
cred 1000 miles, while Taft trav-
eled 10000 miles on one trip in
1911.
Q. What is the meaning of Rio
&c Janiere? F. NJ. n.
A. This term means River G.
January" and was applied to the
ca pital of Brazil because of its
discovery in that month.
@, Is it true that the Armenians
were so maddened by hunger that
they dug up the coFpses in their
cemeteries and ate them? F. T.,
A. The committee OF aid for the
starving in Russian Armenia re-
port that at Igdyr, Armenia, they
found open graves and gnawed
bones to confirm this horrible tale.
Q. How is the altitude of place
ascertained? c. w.
A. BY observing the pressure of
the air with such instruments as
an aneroid barometer or register
ing Paragraph.
Q. What was the origin OF the
motto: United We stand, divided
We fall?' F. y.
A. 1t comes from one Of Aesop's
fables called The Four Oxen and
the Lion" Four oxen we're attack
ed by lion. They were safe when
they turned their tails together
and presented their horns, but when
they separated the lion killed them
singly.
@. What kind of work does a sap
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
Today's Anniversaries

1S44-Henry A. Muhlenberg, fret
United States minister Ia
Austria and twice candidate
for governor of Pennsyl-
vania, died at Reading. Pa.
Born at Lancaster, Pa, in
1872.
Benjamin r. Tillman, gov
ernor of South Carolina
and United States senator,
born in Edgefeld county, :.
c. Died in Washington, d. c.
July 3, 1918.
1S75-William "a. Graham, Wing
NOMINEE for vice president
in 1852, died at Saratoga
Springs, n. Y. Born in Lin
coin coupty, n, c., Sept. 8,
1904.
1S91-Export of every kind OF grain
from Russia was prohibited
1s94-The japanese feet attacked
the Wei-Hai-Wei forts and
Port Arthur
190S-The Irish land bill passed the
third reading in the British
house Of lords.
1914-F'ranee made q declara ton
OF war against Austria Hun
gary.
1915-British auxiliary cruiser In
dia torpedoed off Swedish
coast.
19l6-TuFkish forces drove Rus
SLAMS from HamRdaH, Persia.
1917-ArthuT Henderson, secretary
of British labor party, resign
ed from British war cabinet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-08-11
Today's Events

The effects of prohibition upon
hotel. saloon and restaurant work
ers will be discussed by the Hotel
and Restaurant Employees InteFRa-
tional Alliance and Bartenders' In
ternational League of America,
meeting in annual convention to-
day at Providence
The federal electric railway COM
mission has called a conference in
Washington today to obtain infor-
nation relating TO traction COM
many problems in various mWnici-
palitiess