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Evening journal., 1922-01-10
The Poison Gas Ban
(From the New York Tribune).

The passage Of the Root resolu-
tion pledging the nations represent
ed at Washington not to use poison
gas in military operations rounds
out the work done by he confer
ence to discourage aggressive war
fare. A limitation has been put on
the capital ship. the backbone OF an
oversea offensive, and on the air
plane carrier, the capital ships most
important auxiliary. The use of the
submarine as a commerce destroyer
has been outlawed. The size and
armament Of cruisers have been re-
duced. Now the employment of
asphyxiating gases has been banned.
The inhuman methods OF German
warfare have been repeatedly de-
nounced by all the Allied govern
ments. The action taken at Wash
ingtonshows that so far as these
governments can avert their infiu-
ence there will be no return to Ger
man "schrechlichkeit."
The use OF poisons or poisoned
weapons. as Mr.. Balfour pointed out,
is already forbidden by the law OF
nations. The Hague treaties of 1899
and 1907. restating the laws and
customs OF war on land, both con-
tanned clauses announcing this pro
hibitlon. When in the Second Bat
tie Of Ypres the Germans sent clouds
of chlorine gas into the trenches held
by the French and the Canadians
even the neutral world was shocked
and exasperated. That barbarous
defiance Of the rules Of war. follow.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
EDITORIAL OPINION

in the highest sense OF that word.
His mature life has been devoted to
profession in which he has shone
for many years. As Biddle profess
sor of law at the University Of Penn
sylvania. as Lyman Beecher lecturer
at Yale and as the author OF several
important law books Mr.. Pepper has
made himself known among his pro-
fession throughout the country. His
distinction in practice has been so
signal that he has been regarded as
the successor OF John G. johnson as
the leader Of the Pennsylvania bar
Governor Sprouts appointment
may be a disappointing surprise to
the practical politicians Of Pennsyl-
vania. but Americans generally will
be glad to see added to the Senate
man OF such ripe culture. clear
thinking and patriotic fighting quail
ties as George Wharton Pepper.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

Splendid work has been done by
the veterans bureau in sending a
force OF men into the field to estab-
lish personal contact with former
service men who are disabled by
reason OF their military service and
who are entitled to compensation,
vocational training or insurance
under the law. In this campaign a
total of 14S,65O veterans have been
interviewed personally, and as a re-
suit OF these interviews rs, 907 appli-
cations have been made for relief.
It may be assumed that had not tho
veterans bureau taken this per-
sonal interest in the soldiers. all. or
nearly all, OF the 7s.9O7 would have
failed 10 avail themselves OF the
assistance which Congress voted
them.
There were some mighty good
soldiers in the American army who
do not read the newspapers or keep
abreast OF current events. Conse-
quently, Il is not TO be wondered at
that thousands were found who were
ignorant of the provisions OF the
law which entitle them to relief.
The cleanup squad sent into the
country by the veterans bureau
found instances where men we're
suffering from permanent disability
contracted in the service and clearly
were entitled to financial help, but
didn't know IT, It was necessary
that these cases be taken up at once
because It might have been impos-
sible later to establish the service
origin OF their Affections.
There is something quite human
about this work, something that
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

does not alter the guilt.
Again. Debs is so impressed with
the love of his fellow convicts and
with their fine spirit that he would
open the doors and give them all
liberty. That Is a fine sentimental
idea. It is not a thought Thought
would recall that every one Of these
$500 men who so loved Eugene
Debs are mail robbers, counterfeit
ers, or otherwise enemies OF society
who have made life harder for all
the rest OF the millions OF Americans
who are law abiding and decent.
Debs would EXPOSE the vicious
ness Of the system which has for its
motive the reformation of mankind
by placing him behind prison walls"
Again a fine sentiment. but a totally
erroneous premise. That is not the
motive OF the system. Perhaps we
hope 10 reform these men. but that
is not the reason for putting them
In prison. We put them in prison 10
protect society with all its law -abid- o.
ing citizens from them. They are
dangerous. They are shut up, Just as
a dangerous beast would be shut up.
MAN is the only animal that cages
the victims OF his system" says Debs
resentfully.
True. The other animals kill their
victims. Not many years ago man
also killed the majority Of those who
preyed upon society. Thieves were
hanged in much greater numbers
than murderers.
Civilization is advancing in spite
OF Debs, not because Of him.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
Practical Service
(From the Washington Post).

goes beyond the formality and red
tape Of government routine, and
those responsible for it deserve pub
lie approval. 1t is not practicable
for the veterans bureau to keep in
personal communication with every
man to advise him OF his legal
rights. but this effort to reach as
many as possible is highly com
mendsble.
When Congress enacted the laws
providing for relief for disabled
veterans OF the war, 1t meant that
every man entitled to II should have
It. No distinction was made between
the illiterate and the literate, the
city man and the country man. The
knowledge that thousands Of brave
and loyal men were being deprived
Of financial help because OF their
Ignorance is not pleasing.
The results OF this cleanup cam
paign make it plainly the duty OF
the government to utilize every
agency at its command to spread
among the people information con
cernlng disability allowances. and
there should be as much effort put
forward TO advise those entitled to
help concerning their rights as to
prevent frauds being perpetrated
upon the government. 1t has been
shown that nearly $4,000 veterans,
some OF them blind or nearly so,
others tubercular and others nerv-
Gus wrecks, would have failed to
secure the relief that a grateful
nation has provided had they not
been sought out and helped by rep
resentatives OF the veterans bureau
May this real service be continued.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

ing so many other defiances, extin-
guinhed the last spark Of outside
tolerance for Germany's military
methods. Germany became pa
riah and remained one.
Since poison gas warfare is an
abhorrent and forbidden thing, il
was natural that the conference
should restate the condemnation
which civilized nations have pu>
upon it. This was. perhaps, all the
more necessary because some mill
tary authorities outside Germany
have been led to argue that poison
gas had become a normal and in
dispensable military weapon. II is
not that now and cannot become
that until it is legalized by interna-
tional compact or employed by bel
ligerents under a tacit consent. Il
is true that the conference powers
cannot constrain a belligerent like
the Germany OF William II to observe
the laws of war. Yet this impotency
extends to the illegal use OF any and
every war weapon. If the laws Of
war are useful (and no one doubts
that they are), then the reafiirma-
ton of the ban on poisonous gases
is as useful as any other restriction.
Civilization rests on faith among
nations. And the signatory powers
at Washington are perhaps powerful
enough to make their judgment as
to rules of war binding on the con-
science and practice of nations
generally. whether the latter adheres
formally to the new poison gas and
submarine declarations or not.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

The acceptance OF the Irish treaty
by the Dali Eireann is timely proof
to the whole world that peace every
where, although not to be arrived at
in a moment, is possible through
good will and patient negotiation.
II ever there was problem which
presented seemingly unsurmount-
able difficulties it was that which ex-
listed in the British Isles. Yet that
problem. thanks TO the intelligence
and forbearance OF both sides in the
London conference, found a solution
which has been accepted by the rep
resentatives of the most radical po-
litical party seen in southern Ireland
in generations.
So hereafter, however impossible
It may appear 20 reconcile differ
ences between nations or factions,
the memory OF what has been ac-
complished this winter in ireland
will be recalled with hope. The rec
ords of the Downing Street negotia-
tiOns and the sessions Of the Irish
Parliament are an object lesson In
tact and forbearance. The success
OF our own Washington conference
las, OF course, been an experience of
wonderful Value to the world; but
the Irish treaty stands out in even
bolder relief from the fact that the
meeting in London was not meet
ing OF friendly nations. 1t was a
meeting Of the ambassadors of two
peoples whose political enmity had
been notorious for centuries and
who were at the moment actually at
war.
As a concrete example Of the man
ner in which the ratification. OF the
treaty adds to the good feeling
among nations we have only to re-
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
CFrOm the New York Herald.)

fleet upon the better understanding
which already exists between the
peoples of the United States and
England, due to the liberal terms Of
the Free State agreement. The
Irish situation, with it's great his
toric background and deep dramatic
interest, worked psychologically to
the disadvantage Of both Americans
and English, as peoples. No previous
government action was able TO dis
pei the cloud. Now, with the disap-
pearance of the cause of this i'll
feeling, the antagonism and friction
fade as II by magic. just as Ireland
ceases to be an issue in our own in
ternal politics.
As for ireland herself, 1t is per-
haps too much to hope that the win
ners in the struggle in the Dali
Eireann will have perfectly smooth
sailing. There are still some ir-
reconcilables and some disappointed
men. Were the division among the
people OF southern Ireland as close
as the vote by which the treaty was
accepted much trouble might be ex-
pected. Fortunately It is not II
the real sentiment OF the Irish people
Is reflected in their newspapers.
their pulpits and the talk in the
streets, then they are in favor Of the
Irish Free State by a majority so
overwhelming that the irreconcil-
ables will find no support worthy
the name. II Is certain tkat in Amer
lea, where the Irish nationalists
have always found friends, the sem
timent in favor Of Arthur Griffith
and Michael Collins and their fol-
lowers is practically unanimous. The
American sympathizers with Ireland
have read the terms OF the treaty
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
With the Pdrdgrdphers

Mr. Tumulty possesses many qualities we admire, but
dlnidence is not one OF them-Marion star.
President Harding Of believer In system
of government three coordinate branches each perform
ing its duties and not encroachng upon the preroga-
lives Of the others lie meets senators Representa-
ves conference for direction; he is for coopera-
ton not for dctation Because OF that attitude tire
American government is on lrmer footing today than il
was for years,-Albauy Journal
In the matter OF loyalty 70 his word and to any
he undertakes 20 support, the professional politician
have found 10 be much dependable than the profess
sional reformer Experience has taught that as
safe in taking the word OF the typical politician
the bond Of many citizen who spurns politics
something beneath his plane And when 10 the
ordinary human qualities. the politician is likely
70 be far more open-minded, more sympathetic, more
charitable TO friend apd foe, than non-poca in
dviduals who make high preensions OF love for
kind. II were to fall stricken by the wayside. we
should expect from politician who passed
that way than from OF the pharisees not unknown
I'm the other class-phiadelnhia North American.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
@. e. U. YEARLY PLANS

At a meeting Of the Executive
Committee of the Delaware State
Christian Endeavor Union in the Y.
NJ. c. A. last evening. plans for the
year were outlined.
Among those present we're Car
roll G. Wright, field secretary for
Delaware, who presented an interest
ing and encouraging report of prog
ress Of the work; Robert G. Hack
EFT, president Of the local branch;
Miss Dorothy H. Krauss, secretary
and Mrs. A. ]. Book, Jr.. treasurer
Miss Mary S. Banta, chairman OF
the Press Committee, was present.
The Want Ads will supply second
hand furniture and many household
needs at economical prices.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
THAT CHINESE BOYCOTT.

VINA beaten out OF her just rights by Japan at the
~ Washington parey, will retaliae with economic
war.
put the Chinese boycott OF Japanese goods into effect
again. is the order sent out by Chinese workers unions
and secret societies
It will take time. but the boycott will do to make
Japan toe the mark than any conference.
Trade boycott is mightier than poison gas' bombing
plane submarine It has enormous powers TO prevent
future wars.
The pockebook the Achilles Heel OF modern nations
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
LAYTON HOME RUNTNIAGE SALE.

A rummage sale will be conducted
on Thursday at TIA Tatnal street by
the Layton Home. Proceeds will be
for the benefit Of the coal fund.
Anyone having donations should call
Isaac Gibbs, s3S French street,
phone 1895.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

We have a restrictive immigration law the statute
books for the purpose OF protecting American labor
an influx OF laborers from the bankrupt nations OF Eu-
rope Now also should have the statute books a
restrictive importation law that will give American labor
protection from influx Of goods produced by the cheap
labor Of those same nations. America nrst
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

The American producer who does not like TO his
market impaired by large quantities OF goods Made in
Germany" should write his Congressman about IT, es-
pecialy II that Congressman be a Democrat.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

The coming week will find posi-
tions for maids and cooks in the
Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10

Charity seekeh not its own" It will sometimes re-
nnquish the greater good to ITSELF that II may procure
the less for another man. and sometimes il Will incur the
greater evil in order TO avert from another man the less
PARIS Spital Sermon.
Evening journal., 1922-01-10
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Did you ever notice how easy II is to dispense cheap
sympathy and how hard it is when It costs something be-
sides words?
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
c'ASSEII.

Grandma OFT fell on the ice a few
days ago getting some severe bruises.
She was in bed for three days but is
up again.
Word was received Sunday of the
death of Grandma Wienke who died
at her home in Sank City early that
morning. Mrs. Wienke was over so
years of age and for many years liv-
ed on the farm now owned by their
son Gustave.
There is a sequel to the story OF
the dance in the Minnesota town that
was visited by his Satanic majesty. 1t
seems a burglar, bandit or hold-up
man, conceived the idea using a
masquerade suit some luminous sub
stance etc. to brighten the jewellers.
When they fled he gathered up the
valual'les to be found in the dance
pavilion and several automobiles and
went his way.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
GREATEST FOES

Every household should have its
life-guards. The need of them is es-
pecially great when diseases, the
greatest foes of life, find allies in the
very elements, as colds, influenza,
catarrh, the grip, and pneumonia do in
this stormy month.
The best way to guard against these
diseases is to strengthen the system
with Hoods Sarsparilla-one of the
greatest of all life-guards. It removes
the conditions in which these diseases
make their most successful attack, give
vigor and tone to the vital organs and
functions, and'g imparts genial
warmth to the blood.
Remember, the weaker the system
the greater the exposure to disease.
Hoods Sarsparilla makes the system
strong.
If the liver is torpid or the bowels
are sluggish, causing biliousness or
constipation, Hoods Pills will be
found of great service. They are
especially made to be taken with
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
WOMAN IS I'LL
AT MERRIMACK
Mrs. Charles Parks of the Above
Village Is Confined to the house
the Past Week

Mrs. Charles Parks has been quite
i'll at her home here the past week.
Miss Edna Wolfe was called to La
Vale last Wednesday to teach in the
graded school there as substitute for
a teacher who is i'll.
The entertainment given by the
Prairie du Sac Ladies Aid society
and male quartette was very good al
so play on Friday evening by the
pupils of the high school at this place.
Misses Norma and Jane Quinn of
Madison are guests of their grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. King.
Mrs. F. E. Tryon of Baraboo was
a guest of friends and attended r.
N. of A. meeting here Saturday.
Mrs. John Gardner of Lodi was a
recent guest of her sister, Mrs. j.
w. Brownrigg and family.
Mrs. H. r. Pigg was in Baraboo last
Wednesday a guest of her sister, Mrs.
Porter.
Mrs. E. ]. Won Berg was quite i'll
last week. Mr.. Won Berg was called
home from Portage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Swanson and fam
lily are guests of relatives in Baraboo.
Mrs. Mean Shanks was in Baraboo
Tuesday. Et+'e
Methodist Episcopal Church
p. B. White, Pastor
The following service will be given
on next Sunday March IL.
10 a. m. Sunday school. There are
classes for all ages
IL m Morning worship
Sermon and anthem by the choir
7p m. Epworth league,
Subject "My Debt to a Good Book"
The Ladies Aid meets at the home
OF Mrs. Mae Cramer on Wednesday
afternoon.
On Thursday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
the w. c. T. U. will meet at the home
of Mrs. Genske.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
INDIAN FARM---CALEDONIA

Some young men OF Merrimack met
with G. p Waldo at the p Rischmuel-
Ter home Saturday evening for prac-
tice in music.
The Hartmann animals had a gay
time of 1t one day last week. They
got out from the barn yard and then
visited the two farms of c. Hyer, then
on to Zastrow's and finally they were
turned back home by one of their
owners. But they certainly did pick
up and gallOp. "a
On Saturday night. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Dudley were surprised to have some
of their Old neighbors come to have
a good time. Music and cards were
enjoyed. Win a midnight supper, Miss
Elva Mueller bringing an extra nice
cake.
We saw quite a little travel over
the road Sunday the day being so
pleasant. Cars and teams were all en-
the go.
A dinner was served to relatives and
friends at the Rischmueller home or
Sunday.
The Hartmans went for ride Sun
day; it was perhaps. baby's first ride
Cheese was hauled past here from
Caledonia factory one day last week
The Petra family spent the after
noon of Sunday with the Dudleys.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
AT NORTH FREEDOM

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Schulenburg Of
Marthon, Ia, arrived Saturday to as
sist at the home of the formers par
ents as the mother is unable to be
around.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Edwards who
have been here for several weeks have
returned 70 Madison.
Misses Katharine and Eyangeline
Edwards of Milwaukee are visiting
their grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
Wyman.. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards and
the other two daughters win arrive
soon for visit before going to San
Diego. California to make their home.
Mrs ]. "A. rUnternahrer ente tanned
!. friends. at, dinner, Sunday in honor of
Miss Hausler's birthday. f'-s
Mis- Vera, Lawrence went to Bara-
boo Sunday where she has employ
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Trebilcock have
rcruned from several weeks in Madi
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
WFSTrTFI6

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brooks OF
Madison were over Sunday guests at
the Fred Brooks home.
Rev Rademacher held services at
the church here Sunday and also call
ed at the home of John Repka.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Sutherland and
children went to Ithica Sunday to Wis
it Mrs. Frank Jewett
{ Several from here attended the
funeral of Louie Schanke at Baraboo
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Simon visited at
the home of Will Simon at Prairie du
Sac Sunday where Mrs. Fred Simon
is very sick
Word was received here of the
death of Mrs. Louis Huemer at Madi-
son. The family have the deepest
sympathy of their many friends. Ar
thur Verthein and George Borders at
tended the funeral services at Madi-
son.
The farmers are busy fixing up the
telephone lines and clearing away
limbs by the ice storm.
Mrs. Percy Alexander has returned
from Baraboo where she spent the last
three weeks at the home OF her faith.
er John Johnston. who is critically ill
Mrs. Will Alexander was a Bara,
boo visitor Sunday and Monday.
Dan Schultz and the Harms chill
dren are on the list of those sick.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09
SEVERAL FAIRFIELD FARMS
HAVE NEW OCCUPANTS

George Haywood and family have
moved back onto the farm with her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Powell.
Ernest Bass and family moved onto
the Guy Plummer farm last Wednes-
day from Excelsior. Several of the
neighbors brought loads and helped
drive the cattle.
Miss Allie Newell of Baraboo spent
Saturday night at the James Moody
home.
Miss Dorothy Lippitt of Baraboo
speat Friday night With her friend,
MISS Mildred Waddell.
Some ri our Young people attended
the show at the AL. Ringing theatre
a . ahoo, Saturday night.
Riel Plummer and family of Bara-
btc we're Sunday afternoon callers
1T the s. Fl. Burton home.
Mrs. Grace L. Anderson returned to
her home at Madison last Friday after
spending the past two months with
her daughter, Mrs. s. H. Burton.
Mrs. John Mcfarland is not as well
as usual, we are sorry to learn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Burton Of Glen
vile and Miss Emma Puttkommer.
who is employed at the tobacco fac
tory and boards with her sister, Mrs.
Burton. <all spent Saturday night and
Sunday at the Albert Puttkommer
h me. .lH
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-03-09

II appears that Roy Bass who lives
between Delton and Reedsburg had
purchased a pair of overshoes at the
Edward Conan store and wishing TO
attend an affair at the church while
in the village left the package under
the seat of his rig. When ready to
start for home Mr.. Bass found his
purchase had disappeared, and in
company with Mr.. Conan started to
look around. After some search the
bundle was found secreted not far
hom the store. II was apparent that
the thief had hastily hidden the pack
age intending TO come back for il
later. so Messrs. Bass and Conan hid
behind some trees and waited.
IL was not long before a horse and
buggy came down the road and the
occupant cautiously approached the
spot where his plumber was hidden. as
he was about to pick 1t up from the
ground he met the big surprise of his
young life. He yelled like Comanche
Indian and begged for mercy as his
captors grasped his arms and .identi-
fed him by means OF flashlight. The
young man who lives northwest of
Baraboo, was finally permitted to go
his way and the case will probably
come up later in court.