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New-York tribune., 1919-12-06

him, near table, and he frequently
turned his head to talk to me- He also
reached over to the table several
times to secure papers on it,"
Hitchcock Opens Conference
Asked regarding the Presidents
physical appearance, Senator Fall said
he was mot an expert" but would 40:
judge that the executive had lost a'.y
weight. He continued that Senator
Hitchcock opened the discussion by
stating that he personally had nothing
to present, but accompanied Senator
Fall, who desired to submit some in
formation.
II told the President that didn't
care to fatigue him " said Mr. Fall. 81
sketched, as rapidly as possible, the
W rk done, by our sub-committee and
why I thought this government shou d
break off relations with Mexico.
II asked him if he had copy of my
resolution, and he reached over on the
table and picked up d copy. The Pres
ldent asked me if would give him Il
Nom 'randum in writing covering my
statement. and | agreed to send it at
once. He asked many questions and
displayed genera! knowledge Of con-
ditions. recent as we'll as past. He in
dicated perfect comprehension Of the
points was making.
Cooperation Offered
II told him that | desired to assure
him of my de ire to cooperate with
him in Mexican matters so far as |
could conscientiously. He picked up
the copy Of my resolution and asked:
~ suppose you want 10 have me
give some opinion on this?
-
he then asked if would supply him
with the written mem morandum. He
said he was much interested and would
give it his careful attention.. He didn't
say when or how he would communi-
cate with us. The President seemed
generally familiar with Mexican
affairs, but said he didn't know the de-
tails"
Mr.. Wilson, according to Senator
Fall. had an idea that the sub-com-
mittcc's report was in readiness and
MIR. Fall explained that the inquiry
probably would not be completed for
several months and that a report was
!mprobab!c be ore next June.
Asked directly if he was satisfied
with the Presidents condition and his
ability to handle the Mexican situa-
tion. Senator Fall countered
"Do you mean his mental condi-
tion?"
"Yes"
eyes, sir" he replied "entire'y So"
President in Cheerful Mood
Senator Hitchcock, who told the
same story of the conference, said
yhe President had seemed in a very
cheerful mood ard decidedly on the
nerd. His color was good. he said,
and his facial appearance normal AL
though he had not seen Secretary Lam
sing since he became i'll, the Senator
said. Mr.. Wilson had seen other mem
bers of his Cabinet ard was doing an
Increasing amount Of work daily.
After the conference Dr.. Grayson
,"id the visit apparently had done the
President good, and that he seemed to
ave enjoyed it. The physician added
hat he had arranged for his patient
70 remain in bed for the conference
because he had been up for some time
during the morning and it was desired
TO guard against firing him too much.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06

this government, Il 10 believed, even by
those who favor doing nothing now,
that there will be more trouble with
Carranza, and that speedily.
Hitchcock Fears Trouble
Senator Hitchcock, Democratic lead
cr, after his talk with the President
urged that the whole situation be left
in the hands of the President But he
admitted that before June Carranza
probably would attempt to bring about
another crisis with the United States,
which would hold him up before the
Mexican people as the only man able
10 c, tn ths c,lnLry dnd $
bring about a situation Of apparent
military necessity.
"Carranza wants trouble with the
United States" Mr.. Hitchcock said, "as
an excuse to set aside the Presidential
election due in June, between Obregon
and Gonzales, and keep the place.
Either of these men would be better in
the Presidents chair than Carranza.
We should do nothing to prevent that
election from being held and Carranza
being ushered out of power.
IL think the Mexican situation should
he left to the Secretary of State, who
has handled it ably SO far. The re-
lease of Jenkins is an indication that
Carr3 rZa docs rot W"nt 70 press Things
100 far. In this particular case he had
not leg to stand on.
Fall Sees Power in Congress
II agree with Secretary Lansing that
it is doubtful if tie threat of dis wing
our relations with Mexico would move
Carranza. But it would be the first
step toward war and am not sure that
we want to take it,"
Senator Fall on the other hand
thin the interest manifested in Con-
grcss over Mexico has a ready proved
beneficial in the Mexican situation;
that it was one of the eau es, at least
if not the real reason, for the release
of Jenkins. and that to pass rcsolu-
tion showing Congress squarely behind
the President would result in fixing"
the Improvement so that there would
be no chance Of back liding.
II told Senator Hitchcock about TIE
election in Mexico next June" said Mr.
Fall. "but he has placed the wrong in
terpretation on it. Actually. if we
should show the Mexican people that
we stand behind the President in not
wanting to do business with Carranza
it would be helpful in eliminating Car
rarza, In my Judgment, in that cleo
ton"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06

to him, that will tend to contradict
his diagnosis of my case. Tell him
think | will be up in few days and
be able to attend to business in the
same old way. That will reassure him.
though it may disappoint him."
Another evidence of the Presidents
humor was story he to toward the
end of the ty-fve-minute interview
The talk was all about Mexico with the
single interruption when he sent his
message 10 DR. Moses.
The Pl -sident said the Mexican stu
stion remided him of Nh Dooley's COM
aAent wnen uennesSey remarked that
80 might have to take MeXco.
Mexico is SO contagious we may
eve to take it whether we want to Or
i4ot," Mr.. Doo ey replied.
No inference From Story
II do not want it to be Inferred"
said Senator Fan in teiiing this story,
hat the President meant rom that
We wou d have TO take Mexico physi-
caliy. i DO not think he believes that
ans more than / do
"Do you draw any inference from
that st1ry." Mr. ln.chcoc. was asAed
after he had told the Dooley story.
II do not" said Mr. Hitchcock with
> laugh.
Eoth Senators noticed certain
thickness Of the Presidents speech,
sad Mr.. Fall commented on it to Sen
ss:.s cn 20 tae ca. .tJl
Bat DR.. Grayson said the President
h;.d taken cold from his exposure yes
terday' Mr. Hitchcock said
MIR. Fall in re.ating this to COL
ie. gAes said ue d d been with Dr.
Grayson all the time Mr. Hitchcock
had ard had not heard anything about
the President taking cold.
he President, salu Senator Hi CHI
cock. IN Ia king with newspaper men
Oh his return to the Capitol. "was look
ING better b ar than wnen saw him
Two week. ago. His tNce was full .er
and his co.or better He was reclining
in bed we'll wrapped up, and with u
lro~n sweater We took seals by his
bedside, with only Mrs. Wilson and VIC
thrce in the room. / then sugges ted
that Senator Fail should dc the talking.
t took him about twenty-five minu es
% review the situation, very much as
ne sketcned it to the committee yester-
day The President lis ened intently
occasionally making a brief comment
or asking Il question. He asked tor a
copy Of TIE Fall report.
No Opinion en- Resolution
Gle did not express any opinion
about the Fall reso .ution. which would
request he President to withdraw
recognition from Carranza and sever
dip, ,omatic relations. He had copy be-
fore HIM On htt.e table by his ped
side. One of his comments was that
thc Mexican situation was grave mat
ter and that ma.-v interests had to be
considered.
I'VE had very dramatic interrupt
ton when telephone message from
the State Department was received to
the effect that jenkins had been re-
leased. Tk~ President laughed at this
Mr. Hitchcock told the DOGGY story
a little differently from Mr.. Fall, say
ing the President had quoted Mr.. Doc
le, as pe4i. G Mr.. tiennessy int IN
servention might come sooner or later
in Mexico, it was so contag GUS"
Both Senators quoted DR.. Grayson
when they asked him before entering
the Presidents room, how lonc-they y
could stay as saying he would .cave
TO their Judgment. AS Senator Fall was
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Neacs Jenkins Is Free
Relieues Border Tension


Ell. PASO, Tex. Dec. 5.-Ncws Of the
release from prison of William O..
Jenkins served as an immediate reiici
to the tension that has existed here for
several days past. Timid Americans,
who had left Mexico in the fear that a
breaA w, at hand began to filter 30 elk
across the border, and rumors tina.
the employees of big mining and oil
companies arc to be ordered out sub
sided at once.
There is a feeling, lowcver, that the
crisis has not yet passed. and man
:.gcrs of American properties in Nj *
co are prepared for any evenouality
n a number Of instances it is known
that they had secretly issued order
to their men to be prepared 10 move
out on the shortest notice
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Denies Taft Ordered u. S.
Citizens to Ouif Merico

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Dec. 5.-De-
NAL that President TAFT in 1912
ordered Americans to quit Mexico, as
was stated in dispatch last nigh;
from FL Paso, Tex, was made here to.
day by Henry Lane Wilson. American
ambassador to Mexico during Mr.
TGft's administration.
mo such order calling on Ameri-
cans to quit Mexico, was issued by
President Taft in 1912" said Mr.. Wiz
son. "On my concentrations, Mr..
Taft did advise Americans in isolated
localities to congregate in urban
centers. but NO order was Issued"
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Self-COvcrilmenf for India
Commons Passes Bill Giving a
Measure of Home Rule

~ LONDON, Dec, 6.-The House Of
Commons tonight passed the II rd
reading Of the India bill, giving Ind a
a measure of self-govcrnment
William Adamson Laborite, and Sir
Donald Mac1.ean, Liberal, while COM
plimenting the government on what
they declared WIS long step forw rd
expressed regret that sell-governma ant
in niger measure had not been
given India,
Edwin S. Montagu. Liberal. sponsor
of the bill, said the proulest moment:
# his life had arrived. The passage
Of the bill, he dec AIRED, ended the
old era and started a new one.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Wallace to Represent
+ u. s. in Supreme Council

PARIS, Dec. 5.-The personnel Of
the American peace mission will
leave Paris Monday night for Brest,
with the exception Of the three dele
gates, Frank L. Polk, Henry White
and General Tasker Fl. Bliss. who will
remain here until Tuesday night.
The American will sail for the United
States on the steamship America
Wednesday. Hugh c. Wallace, the
American Ambassador. thereafter will
be the only representative of the
United States in the Supreme Council.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Berlin to Tax Ex-K aiser
Wilhelm To Be Assessed or
His Doorn Residence

AMSTERD AM. Dec Answering L
question in Parliament today, repre-
sentative Of the governments scid that
if former Emperor William OF Germany
had purchased the House Of Doorn for
residence he undoubtedly must pay
an income tax.
The newspaper "Hct Volk" says for
mer Crown Prince Frederick William
will be taxed on tie basis of an annual
income of 500 600 forms $3.50 0O0).
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Cecil Doubtful Of Alliance

LIVERPOOL. Dec. 5.-Lord Robert
Cecl in speech to- night. said he
did not believe the suggested alliance
between the United States. France and
Great Britain guaranteeing assistance
for France in case of future aggres-
sion by Germany. would materialize
Such alliances, Lord Robert declared
always broke down just when they
were wanted.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Jenkins's Daughter Hears
Fn'her Has Reen Erood

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5.-Miss Eliza
beth Jenk MS, daughter of Consu ar
Agent w. O. Jenkins, Of Puebla, Mex
co, received telegram to-day from
Mr.. jenkins advising her that he was
Teleased late last night. His me sage,
he said, gave only the fact of the re-
lease. Miss Jenkins is attending a girls
school here.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Baltimore Firm Calls
Employees From Mexico

Special Correspondence
BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-The Grown
Cork and Seal Company of this city to-
day ordered its employees now on Mex-
can soil to return TO the United States
as "promptly as discretion would per-
nit" The order affects nearly a hun
dred persons now stationed in Mexico
The communicat' ons were sent after
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Baltimore Dee. des Ice Cream
L. s<RIue Law Necessity
Special Corrc. pOn ic

D77-77.-c1
BALTIMORE Dec. Delivering ice
e. s1n is sunday nee sssitv, according
20 the ruling made to-day 5y he B Iii
re Board OF Police Comm ssioners-
she members Of which set out TO act on
Sunday blue law" enforcement with
out regard TO the grand jury Other
works of necessity which will be per
mlrted include transpor alton of per
sons and aggage and the Transports
tion of I've STOCK and pe1ishabie mate
riais.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Worthwhile facts

~ W &sAS0fs&NC t0C&S
for eyeglass sUearers
The N. n. Harris organization
specializes exclusively in the ex-
animation of eyes, the making
and repairing of eyeglasses.
The organization includes .
large staff Of experienced ocu-
lists - registered medical doc
tors-experienced opticians and
expert mechanics.
The resources are unusually
large. and exceptional facilities
are possessed fer obtaining the
finest crystals and mountings.
The twelve NJ. II. Harris Offices
are conveniently located in New
York, Brooklyn and Newark.
Our lens, factories-largest of
their kind in the u. S.--insure
quick filling of your prescrip-
ton or making Of repairs.
Backed by the foregoing we
can give you the auintessence of
service at moderate cost.
We now serve more S.lan
$4,000 eyeglass wesrers-may
we be your eyeglass specialists?
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06

receipt Of the news that William O.
J enkns, the American Consul had been
by the Carranza authorities.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Greeks Acclaim Yenixclos

ATHENS, Dec. 5.-Premier Venizelos
arrived here from Paris TO day. and was
acclaimed by a crowd estimated to
r uro boy 80 000.
New-York tribune., 1919-12-06
Ae.&!.&0pvuis
0e1NAssS&@MAcAoNs

goo Broadway. Corner Duane Street,
II W. 81 St., 8 drs. I'm McCreery & Co.
81 East 23d Street, near 4th Ave
% w. l25th Street, near Lenox Ave.
442 Columbus Ave, bet. 81 & 80 SITS.
70 Nassau Street, near John Street.
1i05 ST Nicholas Ave l80 & l81 SITS.
- broadway, bet 90 & 100 SITS.
154S 2, oAdway,. bet. las and 146 SITS.
1907 B'..ay, mr.. Willolghbv, Bk'yn.
4SS uSon ST., opp. A. & S., Bklyn.
63S Broad ST.. next to Becell, Newark.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-02-05
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
OF the Pool Game Register Company
Of Waterloo, Iowa, Corporation.

Notice is hereby given, that at a
Special Meeting of the Stockholders
of The Pool Game Register Company
of Waterloo, Iowa, held at the prin-
cipal place of business of said Cor
poration in DEBORAH, Winneshiek
County, Iowa, on the 2Sth day or
January, A. d., 1919, after due and
legal notice had been given to the
Stockholders thereof, in conformity
with it's Articles of Incorporation
and the laws of the State, at which
the requisite majority. of Stock OF
said Corporation was represented
in person or by proxy, it was voted
by a unanimous consent of the STOCK
interest of said Company, that SAID
Corporation be dissolved and that
notice Of such dissolution be pub
lished in the DEBORAH Public Opinion,
"a weekly newspaper published at De-
corah, Iowa, for four weeks in sue
cession as provided by law.
Dated at DEBORAH, Iowa, January
2Sth, 1919.
COMPANY OF WATERLOO
IOWA.
BY f. ]. GERBOTH, President.
r. c. HUTCHINSON, Secretary,
5-4w.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-02-05
Did You Ever Do This?

Visitors or strangers coming into an
office are often embarrassed by the dis
courtesy of Office employees who ig-
more their presence-or wait for some
one else to inquire the visitors scrand.
Any employee who happens to be near
when a stranger enters should address
him courteously and ask if he can take
a message or be Of assistance. The
visitors impression of the employer
often is affected by the attitude OF the
employee.-Biddy Bye.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-02-05
FRED THOMPSON
WRITES HIS FOLKS
Now i'm a Little German Town by the
Name of Barmen. Says the PeO-
pie Treat Them Fine
GERMAN MAN OF THE
HOUSE BUILDS FIRES
On Christmas Day Each Soldier Got
a Stocking Filled With Candy,
Nuts and Cigarettes
Dec. 20, 1918.

Dec. ~, 1915.
Dear Folks at Home:
Your two letters came today and
sure was glad to get them, as they
were the first ones I had got since
l came over here. Was extra glad to
get the one with the money and
thank you very much for it.
This as Sunday and a rainy one at
that. 1t rains about five days week
over here. The snow we got on
Christmas is all gone and l don't
think they have very much snow
over here ever. Suits me alright too,
as it is much pleasanter drilling
| when the snow isn't so deep. How is
! it in DEBORAH this winter? hope you
| haven't as much snow as we had last
year. I was called on for guard duty
| again last night and today. 1t sure is
nice to be out on day like this but
it don't last long, only two hours at
the time.
| We only drill in the forenoons
now during the holidays, that makes
1t pretty nice, as we have the whole
| afternoons to ourselves to do as we
like. don't know how it will be
after New Years.
We have been getting a lot Of new
clothes lately and some dandy warm
blankets, so we are in no danger of
being cold now. Then too, We are
getting good feed now, so / dom
care how long We have to stay over
here if we can stay where we are
now. We are IN a little German
town named Barmen and the people
treat us fine? In the house where We
are staying they gave us their parlor
for sleeping quarters and we got a
stove to keep us warm. Our German
man of the house comes in every
morning and builds the fire before
We get up, and keeps it going while
we are out drilling so We have il
pretty nice and warm when we get
in We are seven fellows together
here and have good times. On Christ
mas day the family here called us in
for coffee and cake and it certainly
tasted fine. don't believe / told you
of the Christmas tree they gave fol
us on Christmas day over here
Each boy got a stocking filled with
candy, nuts and cigarettes. Then
when we came home my box from
home was there waiting for me.
certainly enjoyed that, coming from
you folks, tell you. If I only could
have sent you all a gift of some kind
but it is so hard to get U. 5. post
Office over here that | had to give 1t
up. .Pll make it up next year though
if l am back home, you bet. Well
all the same. See by the papers from
L. S. that the influenza is pretty bad
over there, but hope you won't have
to have it. Tell the girls TO write me
often and give me Otto's address
again when you write, | have lost it.
Well as / haven't much to write
about will close, hoping to hear from
you soon. Am always glad to hear
from home. Lots of love to you all.
from your son
| FRED r. THOMPSON.
leo. l.. 354 Infantry
SO Div. Am. Elk. Forces.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-02-05
MRlack Pladue.n

The "Black DEATH" or "Blacs
Plague" was also known as the "bu-
bonic plague" and was a scourge In
Europe and Asia in the years between
1334-l351, when millions were swept
away by the scOurge. 1t has required
from time to time since then, but never
so severely.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-02-05
Interesting Letters.


A friend in Washington City has
sent the following extracts from let
tiers received by President and Mrs.
Wilson and various departments
managing war activities:
1 amt got no book larnin' and
hope I am writin' for information.
She is staying at a dissapated
house.
Just line to let you know that
am a widow and four children.
Previous to his departure We were
married to Justice of the Peace.
He was indicted into the service.
/ have a four months baby and he
is my only support.
A lone woman and parsley de-
pendent.
l was discharged from the army
for a goiter, which l was sent home
for.
did not know nay husband had a
middle name, and if he did, don't
think it was none"
AS l needed his assistance to keep
me enclosed Tin clothes)-
Owing to my condition, which I
haven't walked in three months for a
broken leg which is No. rs.
Kind Sir or She.
enclose lovingly yours.
am left with child seven
months old and she is baby and
can't work.
1 received SCI, and am certainly
provoked tonight.
Your relationship to him. Can
swer) Just a mere aunt and a few
cousins"
In service in the u. S. Armory.
And he is my best supporter.
l received my insurance Polish and
have since moved my postoffice.
am his wife and only air.
You ask my allotment number.
have four boys and two girls.
Please correct my name as / could
not and would not go under an as
sumed name.
Letter from boy to his mother)
j am writing in the Y. M. c. A
with the piano playing in my uni
form.)
am pleating for a little more
time.
To who it may concern:
Please return my marriage certifi
cate, the baby hasent eaten in three
days.
Now, Mrs. Wilson. l need he'll
bad see if the President can't hell
me.
Both sides of our parents are oil
end poor.
Please send us a wife's form.
/ have been in bed for thirteel
years with one doctor and L intent
to try another.
Hello: Mr.. War Risk Insurance
how are you. am weel and / hope
you are the same.
Dear Mr.. Wilson, | have alread!
written to Mr.. Headquarters and re
ceived no reply, and if l don't ge
one / am going to write to Unclt
Sam himself.
We have your letter. l am his
grandmother and grandfather and he
has been kept and bred up in the
house according to your instructions
/ amt received no pay since my
" husband has gone from nowhere.
You have changed my little girl
to a little boy. Will that make any
difference?
l have not received my husbands
pay and will be forced to lead an
immortal life.
Please let me know if John has
put in an application for wife and
child. rn 81 Rfa
| am writing to ask you why l
have not received my elopment. His
money was kept from him for the
elopment which l never received.
You have taken my man away to
fight and he was the best fighter ]
had, now you will have to keep me
or who in He'll will if you don't.
My boy has been put in charge Of
spittoon. Will l get more money?
My son is in Co.-158 infancy.
Please tell me if he is living or dead
and if so his address.
l have learned that my husband is
in a constipation camp in Germany.
10 -~----o-
Did You Ever Do This?
Visitors or strangers coming into an
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1919-02-05

.Transbay ferries'on San Francisco
bay carried more than 46,00O,0OO
passengers during the fiscal year
ended June 80, 1918.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-09-19

the members ard was building mil
1a.on dollar wate: way. This city 'nuct
dc the same II sh.. would meet tho
advancing tide OF progress, he said.
THE natural advantages of Pensa-
cola as a port will not avail the city
a single cent, until those advantages
are sold to the world" be concluded.
c. f. Geek, member of the Rotary
club, stressed the Importance of the
cooperative movement between the or
ganization which he represents and
the Kiwanis club.
With First Nice-President j. Mercer
Barnett, of the International Kiwanis
club attending, local members of the
tribe will receive their charter at the
San Carlos October %. Large delega-
tions from Birmingham, Montgomery,
Mobile and other Alabama cities Will
be present for the ceremony. Interna-
tional headquarters have granted the
petition of the Pensacola club to be
under the jurisdiction of the Birming
ham instead Of the Atlanta district.
II. j. Elliott, of Montreal, internal
tional president of the Kiwanis club,
has accepted the invitation TO visit
Pensacola in December. His stay here
will be the occasion for numhe- of
entertainments planned by the local
order