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The Washington times., 1917-05-22

AS AAA1OCoHC EGhCans
By the time that the hundredth
variation of that famous pelican"
limerick had arrived-and there have
come some thirty more than a hun
dred by now-we began to feel for the
unfortunate bird. Mr.. Merritt's
famous lines calumniate it. Natural
lists, for centuries to come, will re-
fuse to take the bird seriously. He
will be food for humorists only. Yet,
no matter how much the "helican"
hold in his "belican," we found this
reference to him last night in Kropot-
ldn's fascinating volume Mutual
Aid:"
The fishing associations of
the pelicans are certainly worthy of
notice for the remarkable order and
intelligence displayed by these clumsy
birds. They always go fishing in
numerous bands, and after having
chosen an appropriate bay, they form
q wide half circle in the face OF the
shore and narrow It by padding to-
ward the shore, catching all fish
that happen to be enclosed in the
circle. On narrow rivers and canals
they even divide into two parties,
each Of which draws up in a half
circle, and both paddle to meet each
other, just as IL two parties OF men
dragging two long nets should ad-
vance to capture all fish taken be-
tween the nets when both parties
come TO meet As the night comes on
they fly to their resting places-al-
ways the same for each flock-and
no one has ever seen them fighting
for the possession OF either the bay
or the resting place. In South Amer
lea they gather in floeks OF from
10000 to $4,000 individuals, part OF
which enjoy sleep while the others
keep watch and others again go fish
ing"
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

Delasco-'DoI and Sense" s:o D. m.
New Naturalization Comic Opera Company
IN Robin Hood" SO D. m
Pons-New Poll Players. IN The Silent
witness" 7:B and Sis D. m.
b +. keith's-vaudevtIle and s:15 D. N
Gayety-Buriesque. 2:l5 and Sis D. m
Losws Columhia-Photoplays. lo:5o a. m. -
strand-Photoplays. II a. m. to II p. m.
Garden-Photoplays, Il a. m. to II Q. 10.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

Unhappily the Jurisdiction OF the
West Virginia legislature does not
extend to the Congress of the United
States.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
Quotes Officers to Prove
Roosevelt War Fighter.

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
II at any time in her history Mrs.
Annie Riley Hale has done anything
Of which she should be ashamed, 1t
must surely be the letter signed with
her name and printed in The Times.
In that letter she has deliberately, and
It also would seem with malice, made
statements concerning Colonel Roose-
welt which she must know would mis-
lead the reader who might not be
acquainted with the facts.
Regarding the earnest wish of the
Colonel to lead an expeditionary
force to the European battle front,
she intimates that the real reason
for his present ambition is that he
wants to snake atonement for the
false impression which. she says, he
created at the close of the Spanish
war as the hero of San. Juan HILL"
when, she says. he made his cam
paign for the governorship OF New
York on his war record. She virtual
ly accuses the Colonel of posing as a
hero. when, In fact, she says. he never
was one.
Mrs. Hale further says Il never
heard of the work. but l am willing
to take her word for so much) that
she Is the author OF "Rooseveltian
Fact and Fable" Judging from her
latest effort. we may conclude that
she is more OF an adept at fable than
fact.
But let US read some testimony
that is at least official:
President Mckinley nominated
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt to be
colonel by brevet for gallantry in the
battle at Las Guasimas, Cuba, June
"a, 1898.
President Mckinley nominated
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt to be
brigadier general by brevet for gal
lantry in battle at Santiago de Cuba,
July 1, 1898.
Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler recon-
mended Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt.
for favorable consideration as having
specially distinguished himself in the
action at Las Guasimas, Cuba, June
"a. 1898.
Brig. Gen. s. N. B. Young reported
to the adjutant general OF the cavalry
division, by direction OF the major
general commanding, that the conduct
of Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt de-
served his highest commentator.
(ThIs concerned the night at Las
Guasimas).
MAJ. zen. Sahuel D sumner, VINO
was commander-in-chief OF the cav
airy division, recommended Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt, late colonel First
United States Volunteer Cavalry, for
medal of honor. as a reward for
conspicuous gaIlantry at the battle
of San Juan. Cuba, on July !, 1898.
Colonel Roosevelt, by his example
and fearlessness, ln'1ired his men,
and both at Kettle Hill and at the
ridge known as San Juan, he led his
command in person. was an eye
witness of Colonel Roosevelt's action"
Capt. Robert L. Howe. who was
first lieutenant ofNthe Sixth u. S.
Cavalry, says: 'I saw you lead the
line up the first hill, and
through your efforts a line
was led by you to the San Juan or
first hill"
Col. A. L. Mills, adJutant general Of
RooseveIt's brigade, says: 'In NOV
ing the assault of San Juan Hill, COL
oneI Roosevelt was most conspicuous
ly brave, gallant, and Indifferent to
his own safety"
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, in recon-
Colonel Roosevelt { for
medal OF honor, says: Colonel Roose-
welt, accompanied by only four or fvs
men, led a very desperate and ex-
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

DR.. Weizmann OF London warns
American zionists against making too
many plans for a republic in Palestine
The application OF the proverb appears
to be: First catch your citizens.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

The suggestion that the skin of the
militant shark be used for making shoes
must be viewed with alarm by all
pacihsts- At any rate innocent school
children ought to be shod in the cover
ing of the mild calf lest their feet be
fretted by fierce impulses.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

Girl of 1s Plead Guilty of Burglary
He0dIiHe.
II they must steal they'd better stick
to hearts and let the men do the plead
ing.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

II the law passed by both houses Of
the West Virginia Legislature goes into
effect everybody in that State will work
but grandfather.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

Campaign dope Of 1915 should be
barred and criticism Of the Admins
tration made with actual knowledge
Of present specific facts.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

II the Senate's jealousy of the coun-
ell Of National Defense would only re-
suit in rIvaling their efficiency?
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
COmmends william Mex. CIayton's
Reply TO Mrs. Anna Riley Hale.

Reply TO Mrs. Anna Riley Hale.
To the Editor Of THE TINES:
In the Saturday issue of The Times
I read with great interest a commun.
ication from william Nick. Clayton.
in reply to the screed OF Mrs. Annie
Riley Hale in the issue OF the Thurs
day previous. Mr.. Clayton. high.
minded patriot that he is. but reflects
the feelings and thoughts of thou
ssnds-I might say mIllions-ofAmeri-
cans, able and willing to night In de-
Tense OF their glorious country.
ask this of Mr.. Clayton: Give us
through the columns OF The Times
Colonel Roosevelt's reply to his no
BILE letter. Sincerely yours,
WILT.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
Don Marquis
Column

irresponsible TranHlatiOns.
2. WALTER Won DER VOGEL-
WEIDE.
A little wisp of straw today
Found means to promise much and
say
That 1 should have good fortune.
took this little wisp OF straw
GAS children 1 so often saw)
The oracle to importune
Whether my lady loved me true
And . say, look hither, all of
you
She loves me" and "She loves me
not"
She loves me-" sirs and that
is what
The answer was which came to stay
That's why I'm glad, you see. And
Well, please don't put it to a bet!
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
sprinEtime Querx.

Prunella shrinks
Away and and prinks,
While depart
To order drinks.
Prismatic Mink
Ecstatic Sphinx!
wonder what
She really thinks7
T L. II
The Washington times., 1917-05-22

When that Irish council meets, the
pacifsts will Immediately dismiss all
hopes OF universal peace. /.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
DOUBLE ENTRY WITH A SINGLE
ATHOUGHT
The Outlaw.


All frantic demons hast thou deifed,
Insensate Hohenzollern, to thine
Trust, honor, truth, and sovereignty
betrayed.
To bind the world with cincture of
thy pride;
Dtshonored was thy FIRST barbaric
stride,
Hun or Belgae-Honor didst thou
trade
For broken pledge, and ravishment
repaid;
Then murdered faith beneath the en-
sanguined tide.
Vandal and Visigoth, reborn in thee,
Mailman of Potsdam, for a space
have won,
Beyond this Dawn, immortal infamy:
Kultur, the Beast, Is naked in the
sun,
With slavering jaws, and as for
thee, o Hun
Nearest thou the suspiration Of the
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
A Foolx BE A COL

DON'T BE A Fools BE A COL
UMNIST.
This Don't be a sent: be q went"
motto says SO much, so easily. Other
activities should take up the hint
Men with supposed physical disabil-
tiles should be warned: Don't be a
pain: be a gain"
Prohibitionists, hot on the trail of
the golden brew, should aloganIze:
Don't be a can, be a man."
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
HAMILTON CRAIGIE.

Aptronymic Scout 4657h, reports
that he has discovered in the Philip
pine Journal of Science a series OF
articles dealing with the shape of the
Filipino head by DR.. Bean.
The Washington times., 1917-05-22
HIGH TIDES.

NIGH TIDES. Low TIDES
ssls .. m: height az s.a A. m: height %
30 D. m; height as s:s4 D. m, height %
SUN AND MOON TABLES.
sun rose 10 a. m Moon rises S.fs D. n
Sun sets TO D. m. Moon sets 9.iS n n.
Light automobile lamps 10 D. m.
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Observations At United States Weathar b.
reau stations. taken At - m. today. ssva1ty-
afth maridlnn tfuua.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
Atlanta Masons Cele-.
brate 2OOth Anniversary
Of Grand Lodge Of
Great Britain

Atlanta, Ga, June 25.-Atlanta Ma
sons are the hosts today of one of the
most notable gatherings in the history
of the order in the Southern states,
called by Gate City Lodge No. 2, of
this city, to celebrate the 200th an
niversary of the founding of the
Grand Lodge of England, which is
the mother lodge of all Masonry in
the United States.
The exercises will be held tonight
and will be attended by grand mas
tiers and past grand masters from FIVE
southern states. Many Masons visit
ing in the city paid visits today to the
supreme lodge of the Masons An
nuity, "a benefit order for Masons only
which occupies its own building, a
handsome modern structure. on Edge
wood avenue, in the heart Of the city,
The program of the celebration to-
night will be one of the most brilliant
in the annals of Masonry in the
9OulH. -,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINA.
TON

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation for the county of Dodge,
Georgia, to be held at Eastman and
Fitzgerald on July IA, 1917, to fill the
position of rural carrier at Rhine, and
vacancies that may later occur on ru-
raj routes from other post Offices in
the aforementioned counties. The
examination will be open only to male
citizens who are actually domiciled in
the territory of a postoffice in the
county and who meet the other re-
quirements set forth in Form 1877.
This form and application blanks
may be obtained from the offices men
toned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D. C. Application
should be forwarded to the Commits
sion at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
PARDON IS DENIED
MILTON RAWLINGS

Atlanta, Ga, June 26.-Milton Raw
lings will continue to serve sentence
imposed upon him for the alleged
completely in the assassination several
wears ago of the Carter children in
Lowndes county, it became known
last night.
Governor Harris has refused to par
don Rawlings after the prison COM
mission recommended clemenecy.
The father of Milton Rawlings was
hanged for the crime, negro was al
so hanged, and three Rawlings boys
were sentenced to prison for compli-
city. Both of Milton Rawlings bro
theirs have since been pardoned, but
before the administration of Govern
or Harris.
Rawlings grandfather was notified
Monday of the decision of the gov
ernor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
COUNCIL ON EMBARGO
CREATED BY WILSON

Washington, June 25.-President
Wilson, by executive order. today Gre
ated an exports embargo council to
administer the export embargo pro-
visions of the espionage act.
By the administration of embargoes
through this council the nation will be
able to take many steps for the sue
cessful prosecution of the war, and
also to prevent supplies reaching Ger
many through neutrals.
The presidents order vests in the
secretary of commerce the executive
administration of all instructions to be
issued by the president under the act
and establishes an exports council, to
be composed of the secretary of state,
the secretary of agriculture, the, secre-
tary of commerce, and the food ad-
mlnistrator. .
All matters of policy in connection
with operation of the act will be de
cided by the council, which will rec
ommend to the president proclama-
tons to be issued putting certain com
modities under export control.
Coal and grain will be the first COM
modities to go under the act Food
exports will be left largely in the
hands of the food administration.
which will consult the council where
international questions are involved
One Of the first effects of the acts
operation will be to give the govern
ment firm control of the domestic
food situation. Shipping too, will be
controlled by large exteat under the
act. A plan for rationing the Euro
pean neutral countries has been work
ed and will be put into effect immedi-
ately. Secretary Redfeld said today
his department would have the act in
operation in forty-eight hours.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

dr. A. L. Hrteman, of the United Department Agri-
culture the city Tuesday look the
the county Dr. Hteman charge of Animal Industry for the
Federal Government Georgia large experts
under him IN number of progressive counties in the The
the entire
and transportation for their expert the city
Hill county offered of these experts under the PROPOSE
ton and the will be laid before meeting the coun-
ty commissioners for their action.
The will be small for the few
should be carried and the benefits will directly indirectly
to payer the county whether he hog
consumer Cholera has retarded hog industry than
thing else and since remedy has been govern
ment is offering this opportunity get
the benefit it. The entire campaign of three months will perhaps
exceed $780, compared benefits
derived from it.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
GERMAN CROPS GOOD,
ACCORDING TO BERLIN

Copenhagen, June 25-Areport sent
out by the German government for
free distribution in the neutral press
says that in consequence of the long
desired rainfall, the, crop prospect in
southern and western Germany. really
is brilliant In the middle and east
ern provinces it is thoroughly satisr'
factory. The report would deserve
more credence if Germany had not al
lowed the same tactics about every
harvest during the war.
Private reports received by the AS
sociated Press UP to the end of the
second week of June describe pros
poets for 1917 as anything but bril-
liant. They say that rains are urgent
ly needed, and if they come opportu-
nelly, could do much to save suffering
spring grain or improve winter grain
prospects, but in no case could pro-
duce better than bare middle har-
vest
Official reports today that fodder
cut now is far above the average, is
fatty contradicted by private adyicesi
and difficult to reconcile with past
weather conditions. Danish crops
grown under similar climatic condi-
tons were given as poor to bad in
last weeks official report.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
PREPARE YOUR CANTALOUPES FOR
SHIPMENT IN THE PROPER WAY.

cdntaloupe growers will make mistake by paying
attention to the condition of the fruit and its packing
will be rated by its appearance when
One careless shipper the entire
collars to the known that the buyer
especially the consumer attracted mostly by the pack the
OF the fruit when it exhibition Fancy the
best stores that handle that class OF goods
hghcas hotels and they will goods
and willing pay the price For the quality not the
price that they consider first all the time
want to the pushart peddlers cities
fellows who sell cantaloupes for nickel any
from your crop To get high prices you ship good
fruit and that they packed
little special right home you big profit in the mar
ke Carelessness will only but
will never build reputation for the canaoupes
well established reputation in the markets of will
assure you strong demand for your product.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
HAD EYE FOR BUSINESS

Atlanta, Ca, June 27.-An Atlanta
real estate man with inside knowledge
OF the location of the army canton
ment at Silver Lake, north of Atlanta
quietly leased three acres of red clay
hillside i'll front of the main entrance
to the great military city and is now
leasing it at SO much per front foot
per month to be used for soda stands,
hot dog emporiums pressing clubs and
other business enterprises.
SO rich is the harvest which the
merchants expect to reap from the
trade of 10000 soldiers that some of
the leading clothing stores of the city
arc planning to open branches on the
ground near the camp, and at least
one Atlanta bank president is consid-
ering the organization of bank to
serve the needs of the recruits while
in training
The population of the cantonment
will be equal to the adult white male
population of Atlanta. The soldiers
will spend thousands of dollars at the
little stands around the camp and will
spend still more in Atlanta. The
owner of small drink dispensary
near Fl. Mcpherson, where only
about $500 men are CHARTERED, already
has been offered $4,000 for his lase
on the little shack where he hands out
bottled drinks.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
ON THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

Hon Brown Commissioner of Agriculture will be greeted
by large audience of farmers and their families the Blue
Gray park where he will make the address
of the Blue and Gray association
Mr. Brown is foceful speaker will
the farmers better understanding the purposes and
the agricultural department and its
body that be the park hear Mr. participate
the celebration 1t has suggested
during the exercises 10 A. M NJ make the celebration
the biggest we have had.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27
Root Redeems Russia? Rot!

The Russian situation seems to be
rapidly clearing up and reports show
that the Russian people intend to fight
it out to a finish. This information is
taken in different ways by different
people. A great majority seem to
think that credit is due wholly to Mr..
Root and his commission for bring
ing about the change" AS mat
ter of fact, however, there has been
no change.
There is no chance for the Russian
democracy and the Germany auto
cracy to exist peacefully side by side.
The Car would have much more
readily contracted for a separate
peace than would the present govern
ment. 1t is true that the Socialist
party, which is the controlling factor,
is opposed to war on principle. But
the simple reason that democracy as
whole is opposed to militarism, on
principle, did not prevent the passage
of the CONSUMPTION act. The present
necessity overcame all scruples in
Russia as i'll the United States.
There is no doubt that the Root
commission did accomplish some
good, however small But if Root
had been sent to the sea side during
the ebb tide to command the sea to
return, he would not be the one to
thank when at me flow the waters
again commenced to return to the
land. The only reason for the Rus
sian delay was the necessity for alb
solute reconstruction in all lines of
the government service-which of
course took time.
Now the bear is no longer fighting
that his master NAV have the honey
from the bee tree; he is fighting that
he may have it himself. Watch his
smoke!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

The Georgia Legislature opens an
other session today at the state CAPT
tol. Now to some folks that would
seem scramingly funny But to us it
seems right sad
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

Miss Mary Smith has returned to
her home in Tennessee, after spend
ing several months in the city the
guest of her sister Mrs. H. H. james.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

The merchant who adverises like the spider that builds
TO catch the fly He gets what he after But unlike the spider
he gives equivalent for what he gets.
Don't let the spider put you Mr. Merchant This
paper makes excellent for the catching of local trade
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

Let the Leader Enterprise figure
with you on your next order for job
work.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27


Jacksonville 'Timcs-Union.
Immediately Before Pay Day!
A few red cents! -
Now is when
It's mighty rare
Among us men. HAZE
%aAzz.%%a.4%
Nor on the Subscription Receipt Book
The men with more income than
they need are to escape the surtax
which they could easily stand, and it
is to be transferred instead to news
papers. For the first time in their
lives publishers as a class are regard
ed as swollen with wealth. although
it does not show up on their bank
books-Dawson News.
87,s5a'a4%
We Had an Idea That the Greeks
NEEDED the King and Queen,
Speaking Pinocholy. -. !.
Be all right to refer to Constantine
as king in the hole Macon Tele-
graph. 80 <~ -.
@'za%=%szz,,7=a
Eatless parties don't have any at
fractions for us, except when we hap
pen to be host-Thomasvile Times,
Enterprise.
Please arrange to place us some
where else on July 1918
.saza7ss=a.
SO long as silk sox and satin slippers
are not part of the equipment for our
soldier boys, we see no dire necessity
of our wnsomc butterflies cutting
them out, specially since satin slip
pers are such splendid corn raisers.
%7kEsss11+s ~t .~l'.
After the entire New York police
force had given up trying to solve the
mystery of the murder of the Cruger
girl it took woman lawyer to get
~ tliN DOltOlli vi TIC CASE. IL tUdt
is not strong argument for equal suf-
frage, what is?
3.2a.7z9.ea,7a
One editor can't eat two water
melons in an hour and not feel that
he is acting the g.-Thomasville
Times Enterprise.
And an editor can't pass up the
chance to eat two in an hour without
feeling like martyr. However. since
the crop is short we will make the
sacrifice.
4Nz,==.a&39zz&
Editors Sweat and Sutlive have
very kindly invited us to meet the
press gang at Thornasville and wear
that new suit They forget that it is
winter suit. Have they any sug-
gestions to make ?-Tifton Gazette
We could give you the name of a
certain young lady who might be
induced to look at you once or twice
per day like she looked at us once and,
by gum, you'll need an overcoat. At
that, Mr.. Herring, it is you we all
want to see.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

We've had missions" from England and France from Rus
STA and Roumana and Italy and Belgium with Japanese mission
towering in the offering Truly this be land of milk and
honey for the missionaries" Come Carranza!
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

It's disgrace to stub your The disgrace lies in not get
ting up and making fresh start
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

We call him the food hog because find word in
the English language degrading enough be appropriate
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

Pershng has made quite hit England and France Here's
hoping his will be the expense of the enemy
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

LET THE LEADER-ENTERPRISF
FIGURE WITH YOU ON YOUR
NEXT JOB WORK.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-06-27

Don't grieve because you let good thing slip by when
lied to buy Liberty Bond Another opportunity will be along