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Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
PRESIDENT ORDERS SEVEN SHIPS GIVEN
 TO GREAT BRITAIN
ARE THOSE DESIGNATED BY IMPERIAL z LIED NAVAL COUNCIL TO BE TURNED
 OVER TO ENGLAND UNDER
 TERMS OF ARMISTICE.

:. Washington, Dec. 26-On re- commendation of the State President Wilson has ordered the remaining seven German ships used to bring home American troops turntd over to Great Britain. By his instructions, the ship ping board announced today, this action would be taken as soon as a properly accredited British representative was ready to receive the vessels, now in New York harbor.
 The Imperator, second largest ship afloat and one of the original eight Hamburg American liners employed in American transport service, was delivered recently to the CunarG Line.
 The presidents action, it was said at the state department, followed a report from Great Britain that the ships be surrendered under the or
 
 shipping commission which arranged to get the vessels out of German harbors following the armistice. On investigation, it was added, the de- partment had found that the United States had no right to retain the ships beyond the period of their ser- vice in bringing back American troops, now completed, and so re- ported to President Wilson.
 While the presidents order puts an end to the controversy over the Ger man ships, the status of 12 Standard Oil tankers formerly under the Ger man flag but now in +ho Firth of Forth under British jurisdiction, re- mains in doubt. Delay in turning over the German passenger craft by the shipping board it has been under stood was due to efforts to obtain title to these oil carriers. The last formal action as to the tankers was the order of the supreme council at Paris, that they be held in British custody until finally disposed of and be not deliv- cred for operation under the awards made by the allied commission.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
STAMFORD MAN DEPENDANT IN
 DAMAGE SUIT
Grace of New Rochelle Was Injured In Motor
 Smash.

On the ground that his autom obile struck John Grace of New Rochelle, N. Y, as the latter was waiting in a street of that city to board a street car, Ignatz Keller of Stratford has been sued for $1,500 damages by Grace. Papers in the action were filed in the superior court today and are returnable to the January term.
 It is alleged that the accident hap pened March last Grace claims Keller was driving at reckless speed and that the Stratford motorist was negligent in failing to slacken tte speed of his automobile when he saw a standing trolley car. Grace was se- veredy cut over the eye, sustained a sprained knee and numerous cuts and bruises. He claims some of the sca.- will be permanent.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
DROVE HIS CAR WITHOUT LIGHTS
 SUIT RESULTS

Declaring that Frank Merritt of Greenwich was driving car on which the lights were out, although 1t was more than an hour after sundown, Joseph Esekowetz of Rye, N. Y, has started suit against Merritt for $S50 damages In papers filed today in the Common Pleas court. it is claimed that Merritt's automobile collided with the plaintiffs car and that the collision was due to the absence of lights on the defendants machine It is all leged that Esekowetz was deprived of the use of his car for four. days be- cause of the damage incurred in the collision
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
 Has Reply
 Of Allies
Dispositions of Pact Alp plicable Without U. $.
 Ratification.
COMPENSATION
 FOR SCAPA FLOW

Berlin, Dec. 26-The allied reply to the latest German note regarding the peace treaty protocol was published here today.
 The first paragraph of the reply expresses satisfaction that the Ger man government shares the point of view of the allies that the disposi- t1ons of the treaty of peace are ap- p11cable from the moment Of the treaty's entry into force, whether ratification by the United States has or has not occurred. The allies take note that Germany admits in princi- pie that no contracting party can re- fer to the non-participation of the United States in the first deposit Of ratification documents as ground Tor questioning any stipulation, of the treaty.
 The third paragraph expresses the determination of the allies to insist upon demanding the signing of the protocol with the provision regardins compensation for the sinking of the German warships in Scapa Flow un- changed
 The fourth paragraph deals with the willingness of the allies to reduce the tonnage demanded, if it is proved that the demand vitally endangers Ger many.
 Paris. Dec. 26-Conferences will be- gin here early next week between AL lied and German delegates on meas uT'es preparatory to putting the peace treaty into effect 1t was announced today. The sessions will be held un- der the presidency Of General Lerond a member of the French delgation Herr Won Simson will head the Ger man delegation.
 The supreme council did not hold a session today but announced 2 ! meeting for tomorrow
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
STORM TO REACH PROPORTIONS OF
 SEVERE GALE

Washington, Dec. 26-A storm that may reach gale proportions tomor- row is approaching the north Allan tic coast, moving eastward from Lake Huron. The weather bureau issued the following warning today:
 Advisory southwest storm warning ordered 10 a. m. Sandy Hook to Passport. Storm of considerable in- density north of Lake Huron moving eastward Increasing south and southwest winds will shift to westerly by Saturday morning, probably reach ing gale force. Cloudy weather, probably snow on eastern New Eng land coast
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
LIFE SPARED BY
 LINCOLN VET DIES
 AT AGE OF 90

St Paul, Dec. 26-News of the death at Eau Claire, Wis, of Lieuten- ant L. Lancaster, ninety years old, a veteran of the Civil war, was received by his daughter here yesterday.
 He became a national figure in 1868 while a memger Of the Ed Wis consin Cavalry through a court mar e.al in which he was found guilty of characterization and sentenced to be shot. Lieut.. Lancaster had presented 8 petition signed by 500 members of the regiment asking the resignation of his commanding officer.
 General George A. Custer signed the death warrant. Lieutenant Lam caster was lined up before the firing squad when a representative from President Lincoln arrived with a par don.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
MINE WORKERS
 HAVE MEETINC;
 MAY END STRIKE:
Conform to Promise Made Judge Anderson By
 Howat.

Pttsburg, Kas., Dec. 26-Members of the executive board of District No. A, United Mime Workers of America, met here today to discuss ending the strike of the Central Coal & Coke Company's men in this region.
 The meeting fs in conformity with the promise of Alexander M. Howat, presid ent of the district, to Federal Judge A. B. Anderson at Indianapolis that he would use his influence in ending the strike which began July IT, last.
 If the strike is called off it is ex' pected that contempt of court pro- ceedings against Howat will be con- tinued indefinitely by the govern ment.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
SPECULATORS IN
 CHRISTMAS TREES
 WERE HARD HIT

Christmas trees were hard hit in New York this year, and today dealers who had hoped for big profits hired truck men to cart many remaining frs to the bay. Others were turned over to janitors to help heat apartments.
 Exceptionally large shipments of Christmas trees were brought in two weeks ago and becaLse other things were dear were priced from $6 to SIC each. No stampede of customers was observed, however, and a week later very fine specimens could be obtained for g to $4. Tuesday night trees were were selling from 35 cents to S1, ana on Christmas eve there were, many great piles in various parts of the city over which were signs reading: Please take one'
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
CHRIST N AS
 GIFT OF MEDAL
Sergeant Mitchell Gets Award for Service From
 Government

Santa Claus presented Sergeant Frank J. Mitchell, one of the original organizers of the World War Veter- ans and American Legion, in this city. with Spanish War medal. This medal Congress had awarded him 20 years ago for some of his heroic acts while private in the U. s. Marine corps in 1898.
 Sergeant Mitchell said today that it was 8 gift that he prized more highly than any that he had ever re. ceived.
 "It brings me back to the good old days in Manila Bay To the action on the glorious morning of May |. 1898, in which I took part. In five hours and ten minutes we put 13 ot the enemy's ships out of action"
 ''What glorious morning it vas sure enough The kissing and hug ging of the crew aboard the good old ship Baltimore. That's the ship I served on that day. You should have seen the elation of the Marine guard on landing at Cavite Arsenal that night"
 "As I look back on 1t now-it seems Nike yesterday-and to think of what I have undergone since then Over There with the Second Division, a sergeant in the 23d Infantry-mixed up with the Marines again. You know the Second Division had two regiments of Marines, the Fifth and Sixth.
 My service with the Marines takes . in Hawaii, the Philippines, China and Japan. I was 8 member of the first American Legation Marine Guard to go to Peki4,.''
 Sergeant Mitchell is very much in- terested in the welfare of his buddies who served during the late wal whether in this country or abroad and is doing everything in his power to have all of them in this neighbor- hood join Harry W. Congdon Post ot the American Legion
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

Owing to the heavy increase re- gently noted in the number of deaths and cases of blindness resulting from the drinking of wood alcohol by those ignorant of it's dangers, the National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness is sending broadcast special warnings of the tragic consequences which may follow the use of wood alcohol, denatured alcohol and medl- cated alcohol for beverage purposes.
 Occasional cases of this nature have been occurring from time to time for many years. but since na- tional prohibition went into effect, there has been an alarming increase in all sections of the country due to the preparations of drinks in which wood alcohol has been used or in some cases where it has been taken straight.
 The harmful action of this poison comes not only from taking it in ternally but may likewise be induced by breathing it's fumes, and by ab- sorption through the mucous mem branes of the body. Its effect is us- ua1ly noticeable very shortly after exposure. Within few hours after drinking, acute headache is usually noted, usually accompanied by vio- lent attacks of vomiting, body pains extending over the regions of the kidneys, and excessive dizziness. 1 Vision may become impaired. total | blindness occur, and death itself re- | suit.
 Only within recent years has wood l alcohol become so dangerous to life | and sight. Formerly it was a dark, | bad-smelling, bad-tasting fluid which l m was tenn nj a6 tO drink | a process was developed by which l this color, smell and taste are re- | moved.
 Wood alcohol, when purified in this way, looks, smells and tastes like 1 grain alcohol, and may thus be easily l substituted for it by interruptions | persons.
 Denatured alcohol usually consists
 of ninety per cent. grain alcohol and ten per cent. wood alcohol, thus ren- l dering it unfit for drinking. It is l being increasingly substituted fol
 wood alcohol in many industrial uses
 to eliminate the great dangers at.
 tendant upon the use of the latter
 Pharmicfsts who hold permits anG have given bond are allowed to medi
 cate alcohol and sell it for non-bev
 craze purpose in quantities not ex
 ceeding one pint, providing they frs
 medicate it in accordance with an!
 one of nine formulas specified b.
 the Commissioner of Internal lSeve
 nue. U s. Treasury Department. I Carbolic acid, formaldehyde ant
 bichloride of mercury are the chic
 of these denaturing agents. The con
 tainer of such medicated alcoho , must bear a poison" label. The sal by pharmicists of medicated alcoho
 for industrial purposes is prohibited
 It is so1d chiefly for rubbing pur
 poses.
 In spite of these regulations an
 precautions some persons are usin
 these poisons for drinking purpose: - completely disregarding the "poison y label which may have appeared O = the bottle.
 j. In other instances, the victim = have been ignorant of the dangers c d that which they were using, the bey : craze having been prepared by other Ae-.fI ~oi5 ,,saAr fa1sa nrotansas Q
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
U. s. EMBASSY
 HAS MADE NO FURTHER MOVE

Mexico City. Dec. 25-Hilario Me dina, in charge of the Mexican for eGgn office, declared today. in am swer to a question, that the two American sailors arrested at Mazatlan for assault upon Mexican citizen were as far the foreign office knew still held there under provisions of the Mexican common law
 Senor Medina said the foreign of- flee had asked the Mazatlan authori ties for further particulars regarding the case, and asserted the American embassy had made no further move relative to the incident since it had handed its first communication to the foreign office.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
WENT TO BED IN GOOD HEALTH
 IS FOUND DEAD
Failed to Rise At Usual Time-Grosshan Died
 In Night.

Apparently in the best of health when he retired last night, Wilbur E Grosshan, IT, of 6S4 Union avenue was found dead in bed this morning by his mother, Mrs. Louis B. Grosshan. Med- tcal Examiner Dr. Samuel M. Garlick was notified of the death, and has started an examination.
 The young man appeared to be in good health when he arrived at his home last night, and spoke to his mother before he went to bed. At that time he did not complain of any illness This morning he did not arise at the usual hour, and upon being called a number of times failed to an- swer. The mother investigated, and found that the young man had died during the night.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
FRIENDS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS
 DIED TOGETHER

Chicago Dec. Z6.---Friendship Of more than fifty years, formed when they sailed before the mast from Nor way to see the ports of the world, to- day was ended for Olaf Johnson, S3, and Early Jacobson, 77, and police were Investigating their deaths from gas poisoning. Side by side they died as they had worked and lived after 8 half century's smelling salt water had lost its lure. Six years ago they re- tired and came to Chicago to live.
 A visitor found the aged mariners unconscious on the floor yesterday with gas pouring from an open jet. They died at 8 hospital.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
CORONER GOES TO STAMFORD TO
 HOLD INQUIRY

Coroner Phelan went to Stamford this afternoon to investigate the death of Herbert D. Bruce, the six year old boy who was shot yesterday with a shot gun in the hands of 12 year old Reginald Paight, was dis charged. The Paight boy was the uncle of the dead youngster. The boys were playing with the guns, which had been left in a room by members of the family, and the elder boy discharged one of the weapons while it was pointed at his nephew.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
200 Barrels of
 Old New England
 Rum Are Shipped

Boston, Dec. 26--Two hundred barrels of New England rum were in- cluded in the cargo of the American steamer Lake Ellsbury which left here today for Smyrna and Constanti- nople. The rum was in bond and was under the supervision of government gaugers until safely slowed beneath the steamers matches. The Lake Ensbury's departure inaugurated a new service between this port and Rumanian and Black Sea ports.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
SETON HAS PROPERTY
 ATTACHED

Property formerly owned by Ernest Thompson Seton, the fa- nous nature writer, has been at tached in a suit brought by the Acker, Merrill, Condit Co.,, New York, dealers in fancy groceries, against Mrs. Lotus Dudley of Greenwich. In papers filed today in the common pleas court it is claimed the defendant owes the grocery firm SCOOPS for goods furnished. Damages of $500 are asked in the writ, which is re- tiIrnabIe to the January term.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
TWO ARE KILLED ONE INJURED
 IN ACCIDENT

Palmer Mass, Dec. 26.---John Welsh was killed and George T. Mcdonald and William McGrath were severely injured when an automobile driven bS Timothy J. Sullivan left the road and wedged between a tree and a tele- graph pole in the Bondsville district early today. The exact cause of the accident is not known. All the occL- pants of the car are residents of Pal ner.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
TO TURN CLOCKS AHEAD.

Paris, Dec. 26-The cabinet met to- day and approved the bill providing for the turning ahead of the clocks one hour beginning February l, as a fuel conservation measure. Louis Klotz, the minister of finance, met with the cabinet and presented ques- tions relating to the financial situa. tion which, it was decided, would be discussed further at a meeting nexy Monday.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ROOSEVELT ESTATE SUIT GOES TO
 SUPREME COURT

I,os Angeles. Dec. 26-Giles Otis Pearce. the SawteIle veteran, will carry his action against the estate of the late Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Supreme Court. He seeks to recover money alleged to be due on account of the failure of Colonel Roosevelt to sign & note for $500 in favor of Pearce.
 After various court proceedings the findings of which were all against Pearce, Judge Bledsoe issued an or der allowing him to make the ap- peal to the highest court. Judge Trippett formerly had denied this appeal. but it appeared later that the senior judge of the local Federal Court was charged with the responsi- bility in appeals to the Supreme Court
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
PRESIDENT IS
 WITHHOLDING
 ACTION ON BILL

Washington, Dec 26-President Wilson is withholding action on the McNary bill extending the life of the sugar equalization board until the board files a memorandum concern ing the measure. It was said at the White House today that the board had requested this delay. There was no indication what the boards at titude on the bill would be-
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02

under some misleading name When the original manufacturer of mix lures of this nature can be appre- hended he has been in many in stances, subected to severe punish ment by the courts.
 One teaspecnful of wood alcohol taken internally is sufficient to cause total blindness, a larger quantity often causes death. Never use wood alcohol, denatured alcohol or medi- cated alcohol for drinking purposes. Pass this knowledge on if you would assist in reducing the fatalities which 41.,o1,,-rir1sS from this c.aJ1aa-
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
WHERE TO FIND HIM.

"No, papa, I do not wish to marry vet What I want is q man who does net drink, smoke, go out at nights, gamble, bet, ovey eat, etc; i'll short, a man with no vice and one who is always good.''
 .'My daughter said MT. Dusen- berry, you are but a stranger here. Heaven is your home.'--EXchange.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
"THE WALK OFFS"

Instead of the often-d done mas querade ball for society settings, May Allison, apearing now in The Walk Offs suggested a society circus. with horses and everything?'' some one asked. With horses" replied Miss Allison tebut with no horse nlav''
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
TAKrNG nus MEASURE.

sHcbby: I don't believe in parading ny virtues
 Wife: You couldn't, anyway. It kes quite number to make a pa-
 de-Tit-EitS.
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
ALFONSO GOING TO S. AMERICA

Paris, Dec. 26-King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain wll sail for South America next June, according to the Eclair-
Republican farmer., 1920-01-02
MORBIDITY REPORT

Week ended December 20, 1919. Gncluding all eases reported before II A. M., Monday, December 22, 1919)
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-17

so doggoned aggravated is the diff
Guilty in finding anything wrong with
the Farmers Nonpartisan League. Every
body OF any sense at all knows that the
farmers are not dangerous radicals, or
liable to do any one of the numerous
things alleged against their organiza-
ton, but are seeking their proposed
reforms in proper and entirely legiti-
mate way as required by the constitu-
ton of their state and nation. And the
idea that they are SO ignorant as Ito be
easily rnisled by every Tom, Dick and
Harry lis too ridiculous for anything
If they are so easily led, why isSSit that
the old self-righteous political gang are
having such d dickens Of a time trying
to lead them back again?-Mille Laos
County Times. tsi
We would call the antics Of the gang
politicians tanglefoot tactics, for they
cannot make a step but what their feet
get all tangled up. and they become
stuck. The arguments they concoct
against organized labor and the Farmers
Nonpartisan League were supposed to
be looked at from one angle only. When
analysed by the method Of sane logic,
these arguments crumble like snow be-
fore the suns warm rays.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-17
Are Sprangt3eldlons Disloyal?

We were somewhat disappointed upon
perusing last weeks issue OF the SPRING
field Free Press and not finding therein
a TRADE against the good lit .zens of that
village for their failure to nominate
Augustus law partner as candidate for
village recorder, inasmuch as Augustus
greatest delight is to attempt to dictate
to the people Of New Ulm whom they
shall place in Offices Of public trust.
But, of course, the Springfield incident
was too close home for August to risk
another attack. upon his sacred person
by the victims OF his irrational news
paper policy.
? StraWs indicate which way the wind
blows. AS briefly recounted in the
Review last week, A. G. LOOMS, Editor
Lawyer EIrickson's lawpartner, ex-service
man and World war veteran, was an
active candidate for the office Of village
recorder. There were three candidates
in the field and when the ballots were
counted Springield's ex-service man and
World war veteran re- lied the least
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-17
!. CLIPPINGS AND COMMENTS.
Political Pandemoniun.

With Wilson clashing with his for
mer compatriots over the Adriatic
question, trouble in his official family,
the senate talking peace treaty for
more than a year and in our own state
confessions Of sin and charges of cor
ruption being made by the powers
that be, is it any wonder that the or
binary garden variety of people lis be-
coming somewhat skeptical?- Mankato
Union News.
Times were never more favorable for
the success OF safe and sane admins
tration Of national and state govern
ment, and big business and the pro-
fessional politicians are we'll aware OF
this fact. The political pandemonium
Of the present day will be done away with
by labor and the farmers at the coming
elections.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-03-17
New Lies Are Needed.

Gradually it is oozing through the
skulls Of the kept press editors that
the increase in Minnesota taxes is
even greater than the increase in the
farmer-controlled state Of North Da-
.kota and the truth of the matter is
making the politicians positively
sick. Although "lies may travel around
the world while truth is lacing her shoes, %
the public is getting wise to the stories
of the old gang and is eagerly scanning
the columns of the farmer and labor
papers to learn the truth. Northern
Light, Lamberton.
Now that the tax bugaboo has been
successfully exposed, the kept press will
be forced to invent some new lies in their
rabid attempt to discredit the North
Dakota farmers. The independent press
of Minnesota may still be in the minority
but it is making the fat boys sweat in
their exertions to invent new political
plots.