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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
Stephen E. Smith Charged With
Operation ON Berryton Girl.
Teresa Click, Is, Found Ill in
North Topeka Hotel.
GIRLS UNCLE is ALSO HELD
Charged With Immoral OffenSe
Against His Niece.
Physician Pleads Not Guilty to
OffenSe Charged.

Dr. Stephen Z. Smith. S32 North
Kansas avenue, was arrested this aft
ernoon by county authorities charged
with performing an Illegal operation
on Teresa Click. a 16-year-old girl
living near Berryton. warrant was
also issued for the arrest of Peter
Click an uncle of the girl, who is said
to have been responsible for her con-
dition. Doctor Smith was arraigned
in the court of Topeka. plead not
guilty and his preliminary hearing
was set for February Z.
When alleged complaints were made
to Hugh Fisher. county attorney. con-
cerning the condition of the girl. the
case was turned over to Kate and Kill
maurs King, who claim to have To-
Gated her in room at the Baltimore
hotel in North Topeka. 1t is claimed
that she came to Topeka about week
ago. According to affidavlts made IN
operation last Wednesday in his Of
flee and subsequent operations at her
room in the Baltimore.
Fathtr Told Story.
Tony Click, father of the girl, who
is also in Topeka. was taken to the
office of Sheriff Hugh Larimer, where
he related what had taken place. Doc
tor Smith was called up on the tele-
phone, but declined to talk of the mat
Kings Fisher then went Immediately
to her room at the hotel, where they
had been but a few minutes when
Doctor Smith came in. they say.
The girl stated that she came to
Topeka about month ago, it is said.
to seek a doctor to perform the opera
ton for her. After some futile at
tempts to obtain the services of a
physician, she engaged Doctor Smith,
she said. She is still at the Baltimore
and is reported on the road to re-
covery.
Family Lives at Rcrryton.
Peter Click, the girls uncle, is said
i to be about 80 years old. He lives in
Rocks county. Authorities here say
they are taking steps to Immediately
place him under arrest on the charge
Of committin ga statuatory offense
iagainst hiis niece The. Click family
| lives a few miles south of Berryton.
Doctor Smith was arrested on a
state warrant issued by Fisher and
another was issued for Peter Click
both on the complaints of the. Kings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
W0RLE LEY URGESA
CLEARING HOUSE
GOVT PUBLICITY
Tenth Reserve Director Before
the Kansas Editors Today.
Big Convention in Topeka
Closes This Afternoon.
PAYTON TELLS OF ARMY PLAN
Editors Still Power in Poll
ties, Says BrinkerhOff.
TOwnsIey Is Elected President
-Cretcher on FilipinOs.
PAYTON TELLS OF ARMY PLAN

A state clearing house, to work as
a censor bureau on government pub
licity, was advocated today at the
Kansas Editorial convention by Jess
NJ. Worley. publicity director of the
Tenth federal reserve district. Wor-
ley, in short address, praised the
war work of Kansas newspapers and
writer's, ana cited the clearing house
as a method to be used in wedding
out the useless flood of government
publicity which has descended upon
the desks of editors since the war
began Such a bureau would prob
ably be located in Topeka.
viii Townsley, of Great Bend, was
elected president late this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
A JAM ON TAXES
Congress Unable To Get Along
on Big Bills.
6 Billion Dollar Measure HELD
Up in Conference.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Congress is
again in a jam on taxes. The $6,0OO,-
100000 bill is being held in confer
ence in a wrangle between the senate
and house over inheritance taxes.
FROM all quarters demands are COM
ing that congress get down to action
on the measure. The treasury depart
ment is trying in vain to speed up
final passage.
The house wants taxes on inheri-
tances collected before individual leg
atees have been paid their shares. The
senate wants to collect from legatees
separately upon their shares
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
SAVE IS BILLIONS
War and Navy Measure Aimed
To Retain Big Sum.
House Appropriations Commit
tee Has a Bill Ready Now.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Savings of
more than fifteen billion dollars in
the contemplated war expenditures of
the war and navy departments were
reported to congress today in a bill
framed by the house appropriations
committee. The measure provides for
the returR to the treasury of $7,179,-
156,944 in cash and for the cancel
lation of authority for the depart
ments to obligate the government for
$S,221, 1,029.294 additional
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
JERRY SHAW is HURT
State Horse Elevator Operator Hit by
Street Car.

Jerry Shaw, elevator operator at the
state house. was painfully injured this
morning when he was struck by a
west bound street car at Tenth avenue
and Van Buren, street. Shaw had
stepped from a North Topeka car and
as he started across the second track.
did not see the approaching West
Tenth avenue car. Shaw was thrown
and badly bruised. No bones were
broken.
Shaw is well known in Topeka and
for several years has been an elevator
operator in the state house. He was
formerly employed in the state heat
ing plant and was for a number of
years a railroad locomotive engineer.
Following the accident today. Shaw
was taken to his home, 1851 Grand
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
PROTEST RESERVE Bill
Graham County Bankers Oppose
Proposed Financial System.

Hill City. Kan, Jan 25.-Graham
county bankers have unanimously
voted to protest against the passage
of the state reserve bank bill. now
pending before the Kansas legislature
At a meeting in Hill City in which
every bank in the county was repre-
Sented. A demand was made for de-
feat Of the pending bill There are
no national banks in the county. Only
state banks-the institutions directly
affected by the passage of the meas
ure-are located here Representa-
tIves Of all of the banks urged defeat
of the bill.
Resolutions adopted at tie meeting
have been sent to Senator Malone and
Representative Collins The senate
and house members from this district
are urged to oppose the hill in event
the committee recommends its pass
age
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
SEVERAL SHIPS SAILING.
Bringing Troops Back From Europe
to the United States

Washington. Jan. 25 The trans
port Minn ehaha. Brest for New York,
is due February I with eastern troops.
The transport PlattsburS- Brest for
New York, is due January 80 with
eastern troops
The transport Tivives. Bordeaux for
New York. is due February s with a
detachment of a New York casual
company and some casual officers.
The Coronado is due in New York
February with one medical officer
and the Aratan is due at New York
February S with a detachment ot a
New York casual company and some
casual Officers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
HOLD STRIKE LEADERS
In Street Car Trouble There Arc War
rants for Many Persons.

Kansas City. Mo. Jan. 25.-Frank
O'Shea- of Buffalo, n Y. vice presi-
dent of the International Street Car
mems union. with three local labor
leaders. was arrested here today on
charges of conspiracy to interfere with
interstate traffic.
Other labor leaders in custody are
Mrs. Sarah Green. business agent for
the local mattresses union; Jerry Bur
nett, district organizer for the street
railway mems union7> and E +. Mich
ael, president of the local Street Car
mems union.
City, Kan, last night and today. on
the same general warrant. were ar
raigned today before United States
commissioner and bond was fixed at
$1,000 in each case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25

Worley gave to the editors num-
Der of interesting figures on the war
work accomplished in the stat9. A
total of S166.54S.95O in liberty bonds
of the four issues is held in this state.
he asserted. and to illustrate the
amount of publicity given the drives
by Kansas newspapers said that 191,-
709 column inches had been devoted
to the third loan.
He called attention to the high per
capita wtalth of Kansas. and sa d he
had little doubt that the fifth loan
which is coming will go far over the
Ion.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
TAKE IN new MEN
War Veterans Will Add Fighters of
Present Struggle to Their Numbers.

New York. Jan. 25.-PIans for eX-
pansion of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars of the United States, organized
after the Spanish war to
include those who have seen service
in Europe in the war against the
central powers. were announced here
today. The organization. whose MEM
hers have served under fore outside
:he borders of the United States in
cltdes on its roster Gen. John j..
Pershing. 1t was stated the mem ber-
ship would proba bly, reach one mil
lion by the end of the year. and
eventually 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
FOR more ROADS
POstOffice Bill Would Carry 200
Millions for Highways.
TO Be Used During the Next
Three Years. Time.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Besides rec
ommending salary increases for vir-
tually all postal service employees. the
annual postoffice appropriation bill.
as revised and reported out today by
the senate pOstoffice committee, pro-
poses appropriations of 100000, 900
during the next three years for con-
structiOn and maintenance of roads.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
fCnntinned ~ Page Two.l
HELD FEW ALIEN WOMEN.
Less Than Fifty Were Interned Dur
ing the War In United States.

Washington. Jan. 25.-Lesz than
fifty enemy alien women were in
termed during the war. II was disclosed
today by the department OF Justice.
Most Of the women now are being
transferred to barracks at Fort .Ogie-
thorpe. Georgia. and Instructions have
heen issued to treat them with par
ticuIar courtesy They have been con-
fined in Institutions about the country.
None has been In jail.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
FRANCE TAKES CARS
Government Acts in Strike of Tsri
TRANSFORMATION system Workers

Paris. Jan. 25.-The government to-
day reQuisitioned the Paris subway.
street car and automobile bus syst ems.
the employees of which are on strike
The government considered it impos-
sible to admit even the temporary suS-
pension of transportation facilities in
the capIteI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
HONOR AMERICAN REGIMENT
Flag of 3.2d Infantry Is Decorated
With War Cross.

Brest, Jan 25.-The prefect of the
maritime district here has decorated
the flag of the 372d regiment OF Amer
ican infantry with the French war
cross The regiment has been cited
in army orders for brilliant conduct in
the Champagne offensive The 372d
regiment was originally assigned to
the SD division
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
DR.. FREEMAN DYING
Well Known Topeka Surgeon Not
Expected To Live.

DR.. ]. D. Freeman. who has been
critically i'll with pneumonia since the
first of the week. was very low this
afternoon. The doctors hold no hope
for his recovery His condition this
morning was reported as the same as
it was yesterday, tho it was thought
Yesterday afternoon that he could not
survive the night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
RETURN TO GERMANY
Special Edition of Hun Paper Says
Wilhelm Expects To Go Back.

London. Jan. 25-A Berlin dispatch
to the Daily Mail under Fridays date
SAYS: "A sensational special edition
selling rapidly on the streets here
maintains that the ex-kaiser and his
family intend to return to Germany
as soon as the national assembly has
given the country a legal constitu-
ton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
100000 TONS SHIPS
L. S. Gets Hun Vcsscls-Hamburg
Liner Impsrator Included.

New York. Jan. 25.-German ships
allotted to the United States for the
transportation of troops aggregate a
total of 100000 tons. including the
giant Hamburger liner Inn
perator, it was authoritatively learned
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
FOUR DIE IN A BLAZE
At Hazard. Ny a Dormitory Burn
With Fatal Results.

Hazard. KY, Jan. a5.-Four persons
were burned to death in a fire which
destroyed the Pine Mountain dorml-
tory. The dead are: Miss Edith
Scott. teacher. of New York and three
children. Elbert Walker, Albert Huff
and Lands Hall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25

The temperature for the day aver
ages II degrees above normal.
For many days the really excep-
tional weather has been continuous
and according 90 the weather predic-
tion by S. D. Flora, state meteorolo-
(ContinueG on Page TwoJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25
FAIR, WARM SUNDAY
Skies Reported Clear and Mild All
Over Country.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS ::
Fair tonight and Sunday; partly cooler
west portion tonight; warmer west por-
ton Sunday The shippers forecast
warns to protect sc hour shipments north
and west against a temperature of % de-
grees; east and south against a temper
ature of 20
WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT
WEEK: Temperatures above normal
first half of week followed by much colder
latter part; local SHOWS and rains Mon
day and Tuesday and again on Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-01-25

with overseas service stripes on
their arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS for furnishing 575
schedule holders per sample on exhibition
in Room SO Commerce building. will he re- :
ceiyed until = O'Clock. October IS. 1919. For
blank proposals, specifications plans and par
ticulars address 1.-The Chief Clerk, Bureau of
the Census, Department OF Commerce.. Msahs
tnSton. d. G." .---t ssgsiSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

KENYON ST. NV. NEAR GEORGIA AVE
A six room and bath brick. with hot-water
neat and electric lights; coionial-porch front:
lot 201111 II. to 2O-ft paved alley with room
for double garage: possession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
FARMS.
FOR SALE.
FINE DAIRY OR TOBACCO FARM.

FINE DAIRY OR TOBACCO tAhM'
EOS acres good Virginia land, on good
hard road, 20 miles from Washington, on sea
board Airline and Atlantic Coast Lane. ~
mics from station and p.o.: daily express anu
frei.lts both ways fine brook running through
the farm. also Il fine never failing sprihg on
premises: 10 acres in WOOD AND IIMBEh'
100 ACRES UNDER CULTIVATION; 20 acres
of corn in THE SHOCK. Fruit. etc etc; \
BARGAIN To CASH BUYER. REASON foi.
SELLING, FAILURE OF HEALTH vi
OWNER
CHARLES n. SAGER.
923 18th st. NV. NJ. 36.
NORTHERN VA. STOCK FARMS AND C0CN-
try homes. convenient to Washington. Let us
know What You want and when TO expect you.
Send for list just out. BUELL. FARM
AGENCY. Hrrnion. Va. %
RIG MONEY MAKER-240 ODD ACRES;
mile from Arundel: Pa. r. r.: must be sold !;
only Sc 900; improved by good s-room house.
barr. ou,hu!ldnGs: 100 ti!lahle: said to be
:hu cords Of wood on this farm: clay sub
soil; title perfect. q. NJ. BRYANT, Warder
bldg, ?th and SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
Continued.

FOR SALE-DOwNTOY-N DWELLING.
g rooms and hath, facing govern
m"nt park and Iowa Circle. No.
1903 18th ST. NV. Price below
cost few years ago. only S1.Jno
now: 81 800 cash AZ least required.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1872 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
Price $1,000

TO CLOSE AN ESTATE
We must sell two brick houses at So 900
each: stories; rooms and bath: we'll rented
70 coiored tenants; yearly income $50: good
terms Act quickly
A. G. HOCGHTON & CO., 1916 II ST. NV.
We have the BEST in every section"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
Price, $3.50.
Handsome Home

on PRETTY GIRARD ST NEAR 18th
Three-s:ory brick residence; 10 rooms . tile
baths; house Is in excellent condition and is
dandy buy for some looking for a real
home IN a pretty section. Price is right; will
sell quickly.
A G. IOCGHTON & CO., 1916 II st. NV
We have the BEST in every section
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
W ST NV NFAp 70

9Th ST. S.W., NEAR E.
six-room and bath brick. with deep lot to
alley; plenty Of room for garage; best section
Of southwest Price. So 800; terms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

FOR SALE-S1a.Joo.
CALVERT ST. NEAR ROCK
GREEN BRIDGE.
Three stories md cellar: 10 rooms
and baths; rom for garage; all
modern c"nvenicnc"S: in excel
Iout condition: early possession.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1872 New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
FOR SAI.C-pGIcE. $500.

FOR SALE-pRICE $3.50.
4 cczy home of rooms and bait,
in Petworth. located in the i'j
block OF Irving. Easy terms. only
$500 cash required first pay
mont
STONE & FAIRFAX.
1872 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

TOR COLOEED-
lot-air heat; aft. alley in rear. Only 81 so,
II COS cash. balance easy
WILLIAMS
loom o. 100 Eth NV "A . n, 70 on ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

W ST. NV. NEAR 18th.
For colored buyer, six room and hati, b-ict
lot 10 alley: possession Price So 80: terms
JOHN QUINN CO., INC,
.04 18Th ST NV. Main 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

STRICTLY MODERN 6RoOM BRICK: cola
NAL porch; double rear porches; hot-wster
heat; electricity; very deep yard to 30 foot
alley. Only So, $50; terms. III 18th Sc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

FOR SALE-$7. 800.
VICINITY OF DUPONT
CIRCLE.
Two stories and cellar: rooms
and bath; hot water heat: room
for garage: double front porch:
early possession.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1872 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
In Woodbridge.

In Woodbridge.
Attractive detached residence: rooms bath {:
hotwater heat: cleo. lights: lot 50xl17; three
porches: house IS in good condition and a
dandy buy at $3.50: reasonable terms and i'm
mediate possession
We have the BEST il every section
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

ACT OUICK-Y
Two-Family Flat.
NEAR 18th AND PARK ROAD.
Live In one apartment and rent the other;
each apartment has rooms and bath; one &C.
cupied by owner. who will give immediate
possession. Price, $1,000. Reasonable terms.
Bee today.
A. c. HOUGHTON & co., 1915 H ST. NV
I'VE have the BEST in every section
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

FOR SALE-935 X ST. NV.
\ desirable downtown residence.
:,-story and basement. 10 rooIrS.
bath: excellent location Tor room
ing: price REASONABLE.
STONE & FAIRFAX.
1872 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
WANTED.

WILL pay cash for we'll located ground avail
able for building of homes; small parcels con
sdered: must be cheap. Address Box 123-E
Star office .1'
BUILDING LOT WANTED - IMPROVED:
reasonably priced building lot in Petworth or
nearby: mention size, location, price. Nd
dress BOX 1i5-R, Star Office. 2l'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

ERAND-NEw HOUSES.
Situated on one of the most at
tractive avenues. Erected by a
builder who uses the best MATE
rials and the best workman
ship; two stories and cell
lar: G rooms. tile bath. electric
lights. hot-watcr heat: sleeping
porches: hardwood floors; much
more attractive than houses sell
ing Mt higher figures. Our price,
$500 each: reasonable terms.
STONE * FAIRFAX,
1872 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

VACANT. 1913 2nd NV
Strictly modern Groom light brick: colonia
porch: double rear porches; hot-water heat
electricity: deep yard TO alley Bargain
So. 800; terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
TOP SAJrS 71 OOO

1Oh SaIl--S14-U"-
\ desirable downtown residence
Vermont ave. in the 1900
block: II rooms and ; baths lot
"uxIO0 to alley. Now vacant.
STONE < FAIRFAX,
1872 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

Dwelling. G. St, facing Pension
Office. 10 rooms and bath; large lot
rapidly becoming valuable for
business: no lease; price, $500;
reasonable terms.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1912 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-JUST THE STYLE OF HOUSE,
you would like. Two stories and
cellar; -oorns .eep each floor;
hot-water heat goat anil r-a-
porches; soutl ,rn exposure: On
one Of the mos. popular thorough
fares on the Heights; Price only
s.. 500.
STONE & FAIRFAN
1912 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

five-room ard bath brick; concrete cellar:
Istrobe heat; porch deep lot. aud corner OF
alley. ~ 18th ST. ne
GARGAIN. ONLY $50 EASY TERMS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

FOR COLoRED HOME SEEKERS.
Si1room and bath brick; latrobe heat: co,o
NAL porch: front and back ward TO alley Ri,
bargains. o0l -203-o05 Eye Sc -"
ONLY $3.50 EACH. Very easy terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

PARK RID. NEAR 18th ST.
Two stories and cellar: 4 rooms
md bath: h0t-water heat; electric
lights: hardwood floors.
STONE & FAIRFAN,
1912 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21
WANTED-HOUSES.
WANTED-FLOOR SPACE.

WANTED floor space with water and cleo
trio power; 20x25 basement or first floor
for purpose of installing machinery. Address
GIL ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

FOR SALE-LOT 25111O ON ARLINGTON
ave-, Aurora Heights. Price. $175: easy
terms. Address Box 235-M. Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-10-21

One Of the choicest locations in
the northwest. north of Mass.
ave. west of Conn. ave-: L.
rooms; steam heat. electric lights !;
frontage of over 80 feet. Any one
DESTROYS of locating in this fash
ionable section at reasonable
figure should inspect this prop
erty. as it Is likely to be sold very
soon.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1912 New York ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-02-24
THE WORLD AND THE TIGER

The whole world has been watching
with interest Premier Clemenceau's
fight for life. His death at this time
of human liberty. His counsels and
his force of character and will are
needed greatly in the peace confer
ence.
1t is not too much to predict that
history will point to Premier Clemen-
ceau as the greatest personality that
this war has developed. Called from
retirement to take command of the
government after other premiers had
failed to measure up to the demands
of the hour he Immediately DEMON
strated in his vigorous handling of
the situation that he had lost none of
his early fighting qualities. The cause
of the allies was at a low ebb when
Clemenceau stepped into the arena
and calmly announced that thereafter
Marshal Foch would exercise supreme
command of the allied armies. Such
was the force of his character that
nobody had the hardihood to dispute
his decision. and the appointment of
/
No other single incident of the war
probabl" contribut d so much to the
allied success as the unified COM
mand that Clemenceau by sheer force
of will made a reality.
Premier Clemenceau's entire life has
been in the turmoil of politics. con-
stantly fighting for the principles in
which he believed. Altho France was
| forced to conclude a disastrous peace
with Germany in 1871, it was not done
with the acquiescence of Clemenceau
He was one of the delegates at the
negotiations and fought to the last
against the ceding of Alsace and Lor-
raine to Germany. Men cannot be
bought as slaves in Africa, nor sold as
serfs in Russia. nor delivered like
cattle into the hands of Bismarck
Those were his words as he ragged
against the oppression of the Iron
Chancellor. He has lived to have the
satisfaction of seeing those states re-
turned to France, with himself the
leader of his country in bringing Ger
many to her knees.