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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
AMERICA REJECTS
PLEA OF R0Sc REDS
RESUMPTION OF TRADE WITH
RUSSIAN SOVIET CANNOT BE
CONSIDERED.
Safety of Human Life, Guarantee OF
Property Rights, Free Labor and
Observance of Sanctity OF
Contracts Is Demanded.

Washington.-The American govern
mehSNspeufIed the soviet authorities
IN Russia On -E::.srch - that resump-
ton Of trade between Russia and the
United States could not be considered
until fundamental changes had been
made In the economic system underly-
ing the soviet regime.
Safety Of humhn life. guarantee of
property rights, free labor and observ-
ance of the sanctity OF contracts were
among the requirements laid down in
note by Secretary Hughes as essen
tial If trade relations are to be re-
newed. The communication added
that convincing erhience of the CON
summation of such Changes must be
furnished before this government
even cared to discus the subject.
The communication as made public
at the state department in the form of
q statement by Secretary Hughes. with
the notation that q cosy Of it should |
be sent to the American consul at |
Reval, Esthonia, to be handed to Lit
vinoff, soviet representative there.
The note was In reply to the appeal
recently addressed by tllf Soviet re-
gime TO President Harding and con-
gress, asking that trade relations be-
tween the United States and Russia
be restored, and proposing TO send
delegation to the United States to
negotiate. No mention was made by
Secretary Hughes of the proposal to
send delegation to this country.
- Prior to making the final decision,
the Russian trade question was dis
cussed by President Harding aud his
cabinet. In statement after the motel
had been made public. Secretary Hoov-
sr declared the conclusion reached
shows the complete agreement OF the
Jews Of the whole administration"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
GERMANY REFUSES
TO MEET PAYMENTS
DISPUTES COMMISSIONS FIGURES
SHOWING BALANCE OF 10000
100000 MARKS DUE MAY I.
Failure TO Pay Deemed Violation of
the Treay of Versailles, Which
the Commission viii Report to
the Allied Governments.

Paris,--Germany IN her reply OF
March 23 TO the recent ultimafnm OF
the allied PREPARATIONS commission. re
fuses 10 pay the one billion marks
gold due on this date, and disputes
the commissions figures showing a
balance of l2.0O0,O0OO00 marks due
May /.
1t is maintained In the German note
that the 20000,OO0000 marks which
the peace treaty provided should be
handed over by May has been more
than paid.
The note asks that joint commits
sion of experts fix the value of the
German deliveries on Preparations ac-
count, but II declares that, in any
event, ii would be impossible for Ger
many to pay 12.O00,000000 marks by
the first of May.
The note concludes as follows: 'If,
after the experts have conferred, it is
established that there is deficit in
the payments by Germany, she is ready
to begin negotiations with the repara-
lions commission regarding the float
Ing of a loan abroad"
The PREPARATIONS commission met
Wednesday morning to consider the
German reply, which was transmitted
from Berlin Tuesday night.
The Germans failure TO pay is
deemed violation of the treaty Of
Versailles, which the commission will
report to the allied governments The
allies Will then determine what meas
lres shall be taken
1t is commented here that the Ger
nan experts already have been heard
~ the commission, which listened to
heir arguments before fixing the
'aluation of the German deliveries
redited as payments against the 30
OOOOO,0O0 marks. This valuation,
was considered final since
he treaty gives the commission sole
in thy matter.
The German reply does not answer
ireetly the commissions demand for
first payment of 100000, 600 marks
his point, however, is covered on the
ace of overpayment of the entire
due by May l.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
AGED CARDINAL PASSES AWAY
Final SUMMONS Answered by Noted
.Churchman.

Churchman.
Baltimore.-.James Cardinal Gibbons,
archbishop of Baltimore and primate
of the American Catholic church, died
at the archepiscopal residence here,
March "a, after IA prolonged illness
which mainly affected his heart. He
was in his S5th year. The end came
peacefully at IL :33 o'clock.
Born in Baltimore, Md. of Irish par
ents, July II, 1884, James Gibbons
spent his youth in Ireland, but when
he was a lad of II years his family
returned to America, settling in New
Orleans, where he acted as "punctual
grocer's boy"
His ambition for the priesthood be-
gan in those early days. AT p he
began preparations for his service in
the Roman Catholic church. Gradual.
ing with distinguished honor from his
toric ST. Charles college in Maryland,
he pursued his studies at the seminary
of St.~Sulpice and st AIary's un.ver-
slty in Baltimore. At the outbreak of
the civil war he was ordained to the
priesthood in Baltimore
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
MAJOR FRED r. REED DEAD
Leading Exponent of Irrigation and
Reclamation Victim of Apopiexy.

LCdQtU9 Exponent OF lTTlSdnOn anu
Reclamation Victim of Apopiexy.
PocatelIo, Idaho.-Major Fred X.
Reed, one of the most widely known
men in the west, managing director
for the Idaho reclamation association,
formerly Idaho commissioner to the
Panama Pacific exposition, and a
resident of Idaho for forty years, died
at the Bannock hotel Monday night,
apparently of apopleXy. He had gone
to bed and died while reading maya
zine. brother and sister in New
York survive him.
Major Reed was born in Jersey City,
n. j., in 1858. He had been in the
west for over forty years and at one
time was connected with the Kuhn in
terests in the great Twin Falls prof
ect. He accomplished more for the
relief of settlers on irrigation projects
in Idaho no doubt than any other liv-
ing man and was instrumental in
1900 families to Idaho.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Job Seekers, Calls Limited.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. seekers, in
ventors of reform panaceas. and even
members of congress and others who
want to ask favors or dispense advice
at the White House must make their
calls on Monday. Wednesday or Fri
day hereafter If they hope to see
President Harding.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
LATEST ULT|kATUM
SENT TO GERMANY
FULL PAYMENT OF SUM DE-
MANDED BY THE ALLIES
MUST BE MADE.
Given Notice That Upon Failure OF
German Government to Turn Over
Twenty Billion Marks by
May I, Allies viii Act

Paris--The German government was
notified by the allied reparations com
mission on March n that the total
amount of 20.00O.O0O.OO0 gold marks
due under Article 235 of the peace
treaty must be paid by May or addi-
| tional penalties will be inflicted upon
Germany.
The commissions note said:
Replying 10 your letter, the repara-
tions commission has the honor TO in
form you:
According to the treaty of Yer
sailles, the PREPARATIONS commission
alone has the right to place a valua-
ton Oh deliveries made by Germany
1.-THE reparations commission is
authorized to decide which among the
deliveries made may be deducted from
the 20,000,000 gold marks referred TO
in Article 235.
There is nothing in the treaty
which obliges the commission to hear
the German government on conditions
under which deliveries 10 make up the
20,0000O0,000 marks mentioned in
Article 235 should be made or APP
praised.
Have Waited in Vain.
"The commission has waited as long
as possible, thinking the German gov
eminent would take the necessary
measures TO fulfill its obligations. 1t
now is persuaded such is not the case |
The commission demanded payment OF |
l, 00O0O0.000 gold marks because Of the |
certainty that Germany possessed suf-
ficient funds to make immediate pay
ment
1.-The commission did not fail to add
that after the 1,000, 100000 gold marks
had been paid, it would be ready to
discuss any further propositions which
might be presented by the German gov
before April l, with the view
f partly substituting for gold and for
eign securities goods, merchandise or
The proceeds of a foreign loan.
ave cannot agree with the German
government that in the event of the
10000, 100000 marks remaining unpaid
Nay l, the balance may be settled by
he delivery of the German bonds pro
7ided for in paragraph u. The 20
)00,000,000 gold marks of Article 235
must be paid in cash, securities or tb9l,
equivalent. and be used partly
ray the cost of the armies of occupa-
ion and the revictualing of Germany !
n foodstuffs and raw materials, what
alliance being left 10 be applied TO
operations.
Germany Must Pay.
1.-THE dispositions of annex =, para :
raph u. concerning new bonds,-in no !
'ay modify the obligation taken by 7
to pay the 10000, 10000 {
larks gold under Article 235. In :
ny event, the total amount of 20,000- !
10000 marks gold under Article 235 7
lust be paid before May l. Nonful- :
llment of this article would entail b
enalties. '
"The above fact being stated, there 1
esults that the German government. S
Y replying negatively to the commits {
on's request that ii execute the \
ipulations of Article 235, and espe- S
ally by refusing to make the pay a
ent of 1000,00o,0O0 marks gold due n
arch %, must be considered in de a
ult of fulfilling its obligations. Con .
'quently, the commission has decided
to call the attention to Z
Ich default of each of the interested II
'wers" &c
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Murder suspect ReIeased.

Warsaw, Ind.-John Invagnolia. be-
ing held in connection with the death
of Leroy Lovett, was released on
Thursday following his testimony be-
fore the grand jury, which began in
vestigation of the case.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01

Trinidad. Colo.-Three boys are be-
lleved to have been drowned in a
reservoir fifteen miles east of here.
following their disappearance since
Saturday, when they went to the
reservoir to fish. The hats belonging
to each of the boys We're found float
in which they embarked was found
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Iowan Shoots Rrother.in.Lau.

Manchester, Iowa.-A countrywide
search Is being made for lloyd Schnler,
p years of age, who, on Sunday night,
shot and killed William Matusch. 30
years of age. his brother-in-law, on the
latter's farm near here Officials were
not advised of the Staying until We'd
nesday, when the widow told the
sheriff.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Millionaire pisannears-

New York.-Mystery surrounding
the reported disappearance of Thor
Dahl, 30-year-old Norwegian million
aire," from the steamship Bergens-
ford in midocean ten days ago, deep
ened when 1t was learned that process
servers had awaited him with sub
penas when the vessel locked Friday.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Murder Suspects Taken East.

Los Angeles.-Three men and a
woman wanted in Ohio In connection
with alleged murders at Akron and
Cleveland left here Tuesday in a spe-
cial chr on an eastbound train In the
custody of officers
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
AirpIane Strikes Tree

Monroe, La.-Badly injured when he
fell with his airplane after striking
tree on the Nose Lanier farm near
Crowville. in the swampy section OF
Franklin Parish northeast Louisiana,
Lieutenant w. ID. Coney. transconti-
mental flier, is in hospital at
Natchez.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Japan's Russian Policy UnfoIds.

Tokio.-Determnati of Japan's
policy toward Russia. including prob
ably informal recognition of the gov
eminent of the far eastern republic
at Chita, is expected shortly, accord
ing to the Yomi-Uri Shimbun. 1t
thinks however, that Japan will con-
tinue to maintain troops at Vladivo-
stok.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
pisavow Race With United States.

Tokio.-assertions that the Japanese
naval program was being followed for
the purpose of competing with the
United States navy were denounced as
''preposterous and absurd" by Vice
Admiral Tomosaburo Kate, Japanese
minister OF marine, in an interview
here
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
woman candidate Threatened.

wymore, Neb:-A letter threaten
ing her with physical violence If she
did not withdraw from the race for
the mayorship of Wymore. has been
received by Mrs. Morris Jones ana
turned over TO Officials here.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Looming Starts Disastrous Blaze.

Muskogee, Okla.-A fire in the bust
ness district here. said TO have been
started by lightning, was under con-
troll after one-fourth of block had
been practically destroyed. The loss
is estimated to be about S250,00O. :
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
EnoIneer Blamed for Accident

Washington.-Failure of Engineman
Long of the Michigan Central train to
observe and obey certain signals. was
responsible for the recent Porter. Ind.
wreck In which thirty-seven persons
were killed and twenty injured.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Kansas strikers Arrested.

Pittsburg. Kan. Alexander NJ.
Howat, president of the Kansas Mine
Workers, and three members of the
organizations district executive board.
were arrested here Friday on charges
of contempt of court in connection
with the calling of Il strike now In
progress at a coal mine in this county.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Isthmus Congress Summoned.

hington.-President Porras of
Panama has called special session
of congress to consider Panama's at
titude toward the demand made by
the American government that Pam
anna accept as final the White award
as to the boundary between that coun-
try and Costa Rica.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Gas ExpIosion Injuries Fourteen.

Atlanta. Ga.-An explosion Of gas
between the floors of the physiology
building at Emory college here on
wrecked the pharmacology de-
partment and seriously injured four
teen students and instructors.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Given LIE Sentences.

Seattle.-Louis Madsen. 10; Ward
Daniels, Is. and c. A. Brown, 20, were
sentenced. to life Imprisonment in the
state penitentiary for the killing of Pa
trolman yolney l.. Stevens in pistol
battle here January IA.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Ancient -Rvins Discovered.

Beirut.-Important discoveries of
ruins of a highly developed Greco
Roman civilization have been made
at Palmyre, about ninety-five miles
east of HONS. by the high commits
sionsr's archaeological service.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Three Killed in Storm

Huntsville, Ala.-Three persons were
killed and much damage done to prop
erty by severe windstorm Thursday
In the vicinity of New Hope. near here.
The wind carried down telephone and
nowar Transmission lines.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Ex.kaiser Abuses PRIVILEGES.

London.-Public opinion in Holland
has been greatly stirred by the pub
LEGATION of former Emperor Williams
book, which is regarded as proving
that he is abusing Dutch hospitality
by dealing with political questions.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Sale Of Ford's Paper Prohibited.

Chicago.-Sale of Henry Ford's
Dearborn Independent on the down
.toYR stEeRtauef a iea 60 s1Ias forbIddeR,
sFhursday by the p6S I'd was Stated
that the order was intended to keep
the peace, inasmuch as anti-Semitic
articles In the Ford publication, sold in
competition with II Jewish newspaper,
had recently caused fight which
threatsped to become a riot.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
Brotherhood Officials Held.

Harrison, Ark.-Representatives of
four international railway brother
hoods, who came here recently in con-
nection with the strike on the Mis-
souri, 4 North Arkansas railroad, were
arrested late Tuesday and bound over
to the circuit court
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1921-04-01
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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-14
POMFRET

LUZ de Florez is spending several
weeks in Canada.
Arthur b. Lapsley was in New York
early in the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Swain. who
will spend the winter in New York,
went down on Monday to look for an
apartment.
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus NJ. kimball
will close Bark Meadow House next
week and 20 to Boston. where they
will spend the winter at No. Otis
Place.
The annual meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary OF Christ church was
held at the rectory, Thursday after
noon. The officers were elected for
the coming year. Sunday, Oct. Is,
the 5Oth anniversary Of the Woman =
Auxiliary will be commemorated
Members of the branch. belonging to
Christ church parish, are invited 10
be present at the II o'clock service,
when a corporate communion will be
celebrated. The united Offering will
be made al this service.
The following schedule Of events
mas been arranged for the Neighbor-
+ hood House during the remainder Of
f October and November: Dance, open
10 the public. on the evening Of Oct.
2ist; a whist party and auction un-
der the direction Of Mrs +. II. Gros-
yenor. Oct. 2sth; rummage sale. Nov.
4th; chicken supper Nov. 10th, dance,
( Nov 2Sth At a meeting Geld on
Monday evening. the directors re-
elected J J. Whitehead Jr., presi-
dent. L. l.. Lorillard was elected vice
president. Mrs Wieks was elected
treasurer, and William F. White, sec
rotary.
Pomfret people are interested IN
the announcement that a prominent
member Of the Sothern and Marlowe
company now playing in Boston is
Miss Carolyn Ferraday, daughter Of
Harry Ferraday and granddaughter
e Mrs Helen Ferraday. Miss ferra-
day Is making her first appearance on
the stage. and on Monday evening
Of this week. when the illness Of Mis-
Marlowe caused several changes in
the cast, Miss Ferraday played the
role Of "Biana'' in the Tanning of the
Shrew." and according 70 the Boston
f Transcript. acquitted herself very
creditably.
Last Thursday afternoon the sew
ing committee Of St Moniea's Guild
Pomfret, met at the home Of the
chairman, Mrs. N. A. Ellington. for
the purpose Of lending helping hand
with the vast amount Of sewing that
must be done for the children IN the
County Home. Eighteen volunteer
workers were present and "a little
nightrobes were nearly completed
This was the first Of series Of meet
Iings which this committee Of the Guild
proposes TO hold during the fall and
winter months. At the close Of the
afternoons work. right Refreshments
were served, and apart from the help
ful work accomplished. q most pleas.
ant afternoon was enjoyed socially By
all present.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-14
WEDDINGS
LAPALME- RIENDEAU
Well known and Popular Putnam
Couple Married Monday

There was solemnized Monday
morning at half past six at 5. Mary
church the wedding Of Miss Deneige
Riendeau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Almedase Riendeau, and Beaude La
paine. son Of Mrs. Joseph Lapalme
both of this city Rev. Adrien Dyke
man performed the marriage cere-
mony and also celebrated the nuptial
mass. A quartet composed of Misses
Louise Maheu and Lorena Gallant
Joseph Beaudoin and Joseph Rivard
sang St MiehaeIs Mass. At the Of
fertory Miss Gallant sang Luigi,
Ave Maria. The bride was attend
ed BY her sister. Miss Lottie Riendcau
as bridesmaid, while Leon Cloutier OF
Webster acted as best man.
The bride was charming in a travel
ing suit OF taupe color with picture
hat to match She carried shower
bouquet Of white roses. The brides
maid wore dark blue with large blaze
hat and carried bouquet Of pinl
roses.
The bridal party left Immediately
after the ceremony for Hartford OF
their way to New York and Atlanti,
City The trip was made By automo
bile. Mr. and Mrs. f.apalme are yerl
we'll known and we're the recipients Of
many beautiful gifts Upon their re
turn. they will make their home in thu
city. where Mr. Lapalme is engaged
in the grocery business.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-14
CHANGERS VISIT
STORRS COLLEGE
Putnam Patrons See Activities
OF States Agricultural
Institution
Prof. Charles A. Wheeler of Faculty
Devotes Afternoon To Visitors

One Of the state institutions which
borders on Windham county, the
value and Significance of which IS not
fully appreciated in "this neck OF the
woods as our Eastford correspond
emit would say. is the State Agrieul-
tural College at Storrs, in the town
ship of Mansfield, eight miles from
Willimantic 1t was the privilege OF
about two dozen members of Putnam
Grange TO visit this institution Monday
afternoon, on invitation Of Prof.
Charles A. Wheeler Of the faculty OF
Storrs, who is Lecturer of the State
Grange. and who addressed Putnam
Grange at a recent meeting.
The trip to Storrs was made III the
motor truck Of Arthur c. Dawson and
the party left Union Square at about
o'clock. The run was made IN
about two hours. The party was met
on the college grounds By Mr.. Wheel
or, and for the rest of the afternoon
and far into the evening he placed
himself at the disposal Of the Putnam
people. and courteoualy and painstak-
ingly conducted them over grounds
and through buildings, not emitting a
climb to the top of the standpipe, un-
III some of the members thought they
must have surely covered the entire
tive square miles Of the property oil
the college. Such was not the case
however. but 1t is a fact that most Of
the important phases Of the college.
work were instilled into the minds o.
the visitors through viewing the dit
ferent operations on the farm, and by
the lucid explanation Of the work CIV
en- BY Prof. Wheeler The dairy hus
bandry on the farm. which Is the bes'
IN New England, was visited, as was
also the poultry farm, where the ege
laying contest Is being conducted, ahe
the pen of the winners 70 date wa'
shown and the method Of keeping data
on the contest explained. The new
uoman's building. not yet completed
was shown: the beef cattle pens ahe
sheep runs visited the sporting eie
ment Of the party viewed the boys a
football for period. then the dihins
nall, with its two compartments, oh'
for regular meals and one for care
terra was visited. and the supper
served met the appreciation Of all =
visit was made 70 the armory ana
gymnasium, where the ladies rested
while the men folks essayed to bowl
A majority Of the balls rolled dowf
the cutters.
Prof. Wheeler next took the party
to bis residence. where IN hfteei
minute talk he explained the value o
the agricultural college to the stat
and also TO the nation through is ex
perimental work and demonstrations
A lot Of the work. he said. was theo