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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15

More than one million pelts, en-
bracing So varieties and coming from
practically every fur-producing coun-
try in the world, will be offered for
sale at the annual fur auction to be
opened today in New York city.
The mobilization of the resources
c. the country for national defense
will be leading topic of considera-
ton at the ninth annual meeting OF
the Southern Commercial Congress
which is to begin its sessions today in
New York city.
Serious housing shortages, espe-
cially in Industrial centres of the
country, so emphasized by the war as
to cause the Government to consider
stepping into the breach, will lend
added interest to the proceedings Of
the Sixth National Conference on
Housing In America, which Is to open
today In Chicago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
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THE DAILY REMINDER
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In The DAVIS News

Duncan U. Fletcher, who is to pre-
side ocer the sessions of the South
ern Commercial Congress which is to
meet in New York city today, is the
senior United States senator from
Florida. Senator Fletcher has long
teen prominent in various movements
aiming at the commercial develop
ment Of the South. In addition to his
activities in connection with the
Southern Commercial Congress he is
president of the Atlantic Deeper Wat.
erways Association. He is native Of
Georgia, but has resided at Jackson.
vile, Fla, since his graduation from
Vanderbilt University in 1881. In his
early public career he serced in the
Florida legislature and as mayor Of
Jacksonville. In 1908 he was sent te
the United States senate and is now
serving his second term.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh Ii q local di ease. greatly In
fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and
In order to cure 1t you must take an
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is ta'"n Internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one of the best physicians
posed Of some Of the best tonics known.
combined with some Of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination of
the ingredients In Halls Catarrh Medi,
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free.
All Druggists. Iar
Falls Famlly Pilis for constipation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
TOday's Anniversaries

1S12-Theodore Dehon was conse-
Grated Protestant Episcopal bishop
of South Carolina.
1S32-John Clarke, a lieuteant in the
Continental army at the age of 16
and afterward governor of Georgia
died. Born in North Carolina in
1866.
1S40-Attempetd assassination oil
Louis Philippe Of France by OAR
mes.
1S62--Governor Vance of North Caro-.
lima appealed for shoes and cloth.
ing for the Confederate troops.
fs8s-1First State legislature of South
Dakota convened at Pierre.
1S97-Edward Langtry, husband Of
Lily Langtry. the actress. died in
England.
1s05-Swedlsh parliament passed 9
bill repeating the act of union will
Norway
i314-The Allies advanced between
Lens anr Arras.
1s15--Great Britain officially declared
war on Bulgaria.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
ToDAY's EVENTS
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Iowa votes today on the question of
constitutional prohibition.
The seventh annual Mississippi
Alabama Fair opens today at Medi-
dian.
The supreme council Of the Ancient
mad Accepted Scottish Rite for the
southern Jurisdiction begins its ses-
sion today in Washington, d. c.
Confederate veterans of Mississippi
are to gather at Ncksburg today for
the annual reunion of the Mississippi
division, United Confederate Veterans
The trial of former Chief Of Police
IIealey, under indictment on charge
Ct protecting criminals, is scheduled
10 begin today In Chicago.
The Northwestern Conference of
he National Association for the Study
and Prevention OF tuberculosis Is to
tegin its annual meeting today at
Portland, Ore.
Consideration Of war problems In
relation to women and children Is to
he the chief topic at the annual con-
yention Of the Pennsylvania Fedora
ticn of womens Clubs, meeting today
at Erie.
Many men and women active In thu
york OF humane education and en-
deavor throughout the country are ex-
pected to Providence, T. l.. today for
the annual convention of the Ameri-
Gun Humane Association.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15

The Baltimore Orioles Of twenty
years ago have more members still in
the major leagues than any other of
the same age ever had. McGraw,
manager of the Giants; Robinson
manager of the Dodgers Kelley, scout
of the Yankees, and Coach Gleason OF
the White Sox, are all Orliole veter-
ans.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
TOday's Birthdays

TOday's Birthdays
Vice Admiral William s. Sims, U. s.
N, who is in charge of American nav
al forces in European waters, born in
Canada, So years ago today.
Brigadier General P. E. Traub, U.
s. A., in command of the Fifty-First
Infantry Brigade, born in New York
80 years ago today
General Robert Nivelle, field COM
r1ander of the French armies, born
at Tulle, France, SO years ago today.
Helen Ware, popular actress and
motion picture star, born in San
Francisco, 40 years ago today.
DR.. william w. Guth, president OF
Goucher College, born at Nashville
Tenn, as years ago today,
John L. Sullivan, former champion
pugilist of the world, born In Boston
SO years ago today,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
RAILROAD TIME TABLE


No. II departs 5:35 a. m. daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 9 departs 100 p. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 10 departs $40 p. m. daily.
No 10 arrives $3.50 a. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. Is arrives 2:05 p. m. daily.
No. IA arrives $3.50 p. M, Gaily exH\
cept Sunday.
No. I'll Sunday only, leave Mays
vile 8 a. m.
No. ia arrive in Maysville HIPS D. +
m, Sunday only.
Schedule effective Sunday, June II,
subject to change without notice.
H. 8. ELLIS, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15

Rumor has It that both the Braves
and Red Sox first sackers are likely
to become managers next season.
konetchy of the Braves is slated as
the Cardinals pilot and Hoblitzel is
down to lead the Red Sox.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15

The Chicago University football team
plays its first four games at home.
Vanderbilt opens the season in the
Midway, to be followed in turn by
Purdue, Northwestern and Illinois.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
ARE YOU A MOVIE FANq Get a

ARE YOU A MOVIE FAN? Get a
copy of "Who's Who in Movie Land"
telling all about the motion picture
actors, with pictures. Ten cents post
paid. Standards Press, 112 Water ST.,
Boston, Mass.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15

A number Of football coaches are
needed at the various military train
ing camps. The position carries with
it a salary of $1,000 a year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15
THIS WEAK,
NERVOUS WOMAN
TOOK V|N0[
It Made Her Strong and
Well

Barneveld, Visit was in a weak,
nervous, rundown, anacmic condi-
ton, so that my homework was a
burden. Vinol was recommended,
and It made me well and strong. It
Is certainly the best tonic and
strength creator I have ever taken."-
Mrs. John Lewis.
Vinol is a cod liver and iron con-
stitutional remedy for weak, nervous,
rundown conditions of men, women
and children. Your money will be re-
turned if it does not help you.
John c. Pecor Drug Co., Maysville,
KY, and at the best drug stores in
every town and city in the country.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-15

One Year Ago Today in The War
Germans prepared to attack Rus
sian lines of Lemberg.
Allied forces occupied Athens, seiz-
ed entire Great navy and took over
railroads, forts and other military
works.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
WORKERS MEET TONIGHT

" Subjects of interest will be discuss
ed at the meeting of the Sunday
school workers of the Methodist
church this evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Carlson, 5O4 Min
nesota avenue. The program will be
as follows:
Devotionals led by S. E. Herlocker
Brief prayers-Many workers..
"Sunday School Music as a Factor
in Developing Christian Character
@a) In Children; 90 In Adults
a. w. Harnwell.
( "What Will the Coming of the
Evangelist Party Mean to Our Sun
day School?"-J. G. McGhee.
"The Sunday School Teachers
Part in a. RevivaI'-C. L. listed.
Music.
"Need of a Workers Library"
(discussion). led by A. T. Carlson.
"How Shall I Bring Others to My
Glass ?"-Miss Florence Bagley.
"The Harm of Cigarettes; How
Can We Do Away With the Evil
Habit ?"-Elden listed.
- Business.
Social hour.
All Sunday school workers are in
vited to attend this meeting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
QUARTET PLEASES AUDIENCE

Bemidji lovers of music were given
a rare treat last evening when they
heard the Chicago Male Quartet
which appeared in the Methodist
church auditorium as the last num-
Der on the University Extension
course, given under the auspices Of
the Woman's Study club. A number
of single admissions were sold at the
door and the auditorium was well
filled.
Nearly two hundred pledges were
signed during the evening to buy
tickets for next years course. The
price of the season ticket will remain
the same, $3.50, but there will be six
numbers instead of four. This does
not mean that the entertainments
will be inferior to the ones given
this year, but if anything will be Of
higher class. The numbers will
be as follows:
scheurer Concert company.
Lyric Concert company.
Ellsworth Plumstad, impersonater.
Wickersham, lecturer.
Sarah M. Williams, reader.
Four Artists Concert company.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
CONDUCTS CONFERENCE

w. H. Southmayd of Mcintosh,
who is president of the Northwest
Christian Endeavor society, spent
Saturday in Blackjack conducting
a conference with the workers of the
local society. He was accompanied
by John Harris of Bemidji who had
charge of the evening meeting in the
absence of Mr. Southmayd, who Wis
tied the Kelliher society between
trains. At the close of the evening
session a social time was enjoyed by
the young people and lunch was serv-
ed. Raymond Hannah, known in
Bemidji as Scoop" was present and
sang several Observation-Disclosures
American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
MUSICALE TOMORROW
BY ST. CECEIIA'S STUDIO

A musicale will be given by the
Junior students of St. Cecelia's studio,
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
program will be as follows:
Violins-" National Melodies" (by
Stillman) class.
Piano-"Little Mousie," (Erb)
Glendora Boucher.
Piano-"Out Among the Daisies"
(Rogers) Helen Burke.
"I'd Rather Be a Boy" (Pratt)
Ralph Johnson.
Piano-"An Irish DOLL" (Spauld-
ing) Elizabeth Tuomy. =.
Piano duet - Fairy Waltz"
(Streabbog) John Smith and Nor
man French.
Violins - Folk Songs (Foster)
class.
Piano-"shepherd's Song" (Alet-
teri Elizabeth Winklesky.
Piano-"Pretty Birdie,' (Spauld-
ing) Dorothy Andrews.
Reading" IAN Incident of the
French Camp" (Browning) Fred
Boucher.
Piano Fairy Echo" Gynn)
Catherine Gilmore.
"A Fellows Mother" (Spence)
John Gibbons.
Piano-(a) Morning Prayer"
(Streabbog); reading - CD HE
Wasn't In It," (Hale) Luella Halver-
son.
Cuckoo Song" (Erb) Les
lie Boucher.
Piano-"Pensive Thought" GILL
more) Grace Mclaughlin.
Violins Row." (Still-
mani Barbara Gibbons and Catherine
Gilmore.
Piano - THE WhippoorWill,"
(Bilbeo) John Smith.
Violin-cello - "Winter, Adieu,'
(Schmidt) Douris John and Earl
Black. ,>
Catherine Brown.
Bird songs (Pratt) little girls.
Paper-"Robert Schumann, 1871
1885,"
Piano - (a) Happy Family
(Schumann); 90 Soldier March,
Co knight Rupert" (d) "Warum,'
lei Evening Song Margaret Burke
and Catherine Merryman.
Reading-"Countin the Eggs,
(Smith) Douris Black.
Piano - "Waltz of the Sleep
Elves" (Bilbro) Norman French.
Violins- "Intermezzo" (Mascagn1)
class.
Piano-(a) "Minuet," (Mozart) ,
vocal CO. "Violets,' (Goodman),
Martha Gilmore.
Reading 'Fritzy" (Miller) Teddy
Cushner.
Good Night, (Gaynor) little
folks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
THAT JAR OF MUSTEROLE ON
THE BATHROOM SHELF
Has Relieved Pain for Every 0no
in the Family

When little Susie had the Group: when
Johnny got his feet wet and caught colds
when father sprained his knee; when
grannys rheumatism bothered her
That jar of Musterole was right there
to give relief and comfort.
Musterole is clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. It will not
blister like mustard plaster.
Quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis.
tonsilitis, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
headache, congestion, pleurisy, rlleuma-
tisn, lrmbago, pains and aches of tho
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds on
the chest Git often prevents pneumoniaC.
Try Musterole for croupy children.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
PLEASANT SURPRISE

Mrs. Matthew Larson was pleasant
" surprised by number OF her
friends Thursday afternoon. The
hours were spent in visiting after
which lunch was served.
The invited guests were Mesdames
Alfred Johnson, H. P. Erickson, y.
j. Tagley. Martin Johnson, Anton
Laurent, R. E. Dinehart, O. P. Grum-
ho. M. Markuson, W. Roe, B. Edd, j.
B. Hook, Christ Larvic, Ole Paulson'
Ole Strand, John Nelson, Louis
Youngberg, Otto Morkan, W. S. Ridg-
way. G. N. Evanson and Misses Alice
Larson, Dora Evanson, Myrtle Lar
son and Harriet Sweet.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
SPIRITUALISTIC MEETING

First Spiritualist church meets In
Odd Fellows hall Sunday evening at
8 O'Clock.
Rev. G. H. Brooks will lecture.
Subject: Some of My Personal Ex-
periences and the Reason Why I Left
the Ministry" Messages after the
address. The public Is most cor
daily invited to attend.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
CLUB ENTERTAINED

The Cheer Up club, pupils of the
Fifth grade, we're entertained at a
Washington party, at the home of
Miss Ruth Caskey yesterday after
noon. Games and music furnished
the entertainment and lunch was
served. The guests were Miss Esther
Kyllo, teacher of the class, and Max
inc Johnson, Otelia Johnson, jean
eta Brown, Juvia Gordhammer,
Mildred Schwandt, Mildred Daniel
son, Kenneth and Gerald Caskey.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
ENTERTAINS SUNDAY CLASS

Mrs. Harris entertained her Sun
day school class of the Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon at to-
boggan party. After tobogganing for
some time, they were entertained at
the home of Miss Margaret Wedge
on Lake Boulevard where the hours
were spent in games, after which
lunch was served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
SISTER HONORED

Mrs. H. L. Huffman of Bemidji av-
enue entertained at four tables of
bridge this afternoon in honor of her
sister, Miss Josephine Byrnes, of
Minneapolis. Monday evening, Mr..
and Mrs. Huffman will entertain six
couples at bridge in honor of Miss
Byrnes.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
GET-TO-GETHER SOCIAL

The members of the Congregation
8 al church of the Fifth ward gave a
sGet-to-G ether" social at the Con-
gregationa1 church parlors. Re-
freshments were served by the men,
and a social time enjoyed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
Personals and
Newsy Notes

We have given away five barrels
of new and second hand clothing
during the winter and each day have
calls for more. If any one has cast
off clothing in good condition that
they wish to give to those who can
make good use of them, please leave
them at our home, AIS Irvine avenue,
or call Phone 699-J and we will call
and get them. Rev. NJ. A. Soper,
of the American Sunday School
Union. 2-zz4
Mrs. Peter Void left Wednesday
morning for Rosby where she will
be a guest at the L. P. Christianson
home for a few days.
Your visit to the Twin Cities will
be more enjoyable If you stop at this
Famous Hosiery. Excellent Cuisine.
Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis. Mime
sofa. 400 rooms-275 at $3.50 to
S250.-Adv. d3-1-17
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
LEAVES FOR HOME

H. H. Crowell of Devils Lake, N.
D., left yesterday for his home after
having spent week the guest of his
brother, Judge A. M. Crowell, and
family.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

Away from the expensive business
! district, Rich Studio saves you money
! on quality portraits and kodak finish
ing. 20 10th St. Phone STOW.
mo d IS
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

You will find more OF the leading
people Of Minnesota registered at the
Radisson, than at any other hotel in
the Twin Cities-Adv. d3-1-17
Mrs. Sam Hayth of town Of North
ern and her niece, Miss Beatrice
Hendrickson, returned yesterday
from Nevis, Mimi, where they have
been the guests of relatives for sew
eral days.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tf
In few days you will not be
able to get any diaries. Get them
now, 1-3 off at the Pioneer office. If
You'll like Koors' bread. Ask your
grocer for it. d27tf
G. G. Johnson of Dewey avenue left
this morning for towns north OF Be-
midi where he will transact business
| for several days.
Scott Stewart gives free tickets to
Grand Saturday to children. 1928
Get your diaries before the supply
has been exhausted; 1-3 off. Pho
neer office. tt
The Hotel OF Character and Com
fort. Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis.
ADV. d-3-l-l7
! Diaries of all descriptions; 1-3 off
at the Pioneer office as long as they
last. II
Mrs. Ray Spencer is visiting at the
home OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Weekly of Gully, for short time.
$4,000 to- loan on farms. Dean
Land CO.-Adv. d7lt1
You'll enjoy The Radisson, Min
neapolis. d3-1-17
Miss Helen Dunlap Of White Bear,
Mimi, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Gust
Johnson and family.
Apprentice girls wanted. Mrs. A.
P. Henrionnet. 2-224
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
Free tickets to Grand for kids
Ask Scott Stewart. 1928

Miss Alice Lee, who attends the
Agricultural school in Crookston was
in the city yesterday enroute to
|Clearbrook, Mimi, where she will
visit her parents for a short time.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
ENTIRE NOUS MEETS

Mrs. B. M. Gile of Dewey avenue
will entertain the Entire Nous club
tomorrow afternoon at her home.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

Did you see Scott Stewards ad last
night. kids get free tickets to
Grand. 1928
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
FIFTH WARD GROWS

BOrn, to MI. and MIS-. AI1red ErlcK-
son, Friday, Feb. 16, daughter.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Lindahl, Friday
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

You will find more OF the leading
people of Minnesota registered at the
Radisson, than at any other hotel in
the Twin CitieS-Adv. d3-1-17
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

Apprentice girls wanted. Mrs. A.
P. HenriOnnet. 2-22
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23
CARNIVAL MEMBERS WANTED

Help the winter sports association
by sending $1.25 to H. E. Reynolds,
secretary, for membership and but
ton. 4-2Z4
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

Miss Helen Dunlap Of White Bear
Mimi, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Gus1
johnson and family.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

One Of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken.-Adv. 14tt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

In few days you will not be
able to get any diaries. Get them
now, 1-3 off at the Pioneer office. If
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

G. G.. Johnson of Dewey avenue left
this morning for towns north Of Be-
midi where he will transact business
for several days.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

You'll like Koors' bread. Ask your
grocer for it. d27tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-02-23

You'll enjoy The Radisson, Min
polis.-Adv. d3-1-l7
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-05-31
RAPID PROGRESS ON
REVISION OF REVENUE BILL

Washington.-M rapid prog
ross IN revising the House war tax bill,
Inc Senate Finance Committee decid-
eu to exempt from taxation many
@rtlcles, to substitute stamp taxes for
me manufacturers gross sales plan Of
"le House, and to consider new taxes
upon second-class mail matter. The
I@'Cer were advocated by Senator
i1afdWlck and Postoffice Department
"eduS' and would be based upon the
0uYertlslng space in publications.
II was agreed that there should be
~ ulrect taxation on jewelry, motion
p.'1ufe film, chewing gum and pianos
p'lu self-played musical instruments.
~ VI the House gross manufacturers
t"I0s tax of five per cent, the commit
~ determined to ubstitute stamp
1NeS on mechanical musical instru-
1NCS including talking machine rec
naoI, ' athletic goods, perfumes, cos
uo olics and patent medicines. For the
otH uSo nVe per cent tax on yachts and
nnn 0r pleasure boats, a new tax based
~" tonnage or length was consider
NV e" tax upon confectionery was pro-
'oSeu by Senator Williams.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-05-31

pie Of this Commonwealth have ro
sponded to their country's call with a
spirit OF selfsacrif1ce and devotion tn
duty worthy of the best traditions Of
the Anglo-Saxon race and with a cour-
age that has challenged the admira-
uon OF mankind in every land where
people love liberty and men are not
afraid to die for principle.
North Carolina will not fail-must
not fa1l-in this hour. know that
our people want the State to do it's
full share of the work that must be
done by the States of this Union, not
only to preserve free government on
this continent, but in order that the
whole world may be made safe for
democracy. Therefore, appeal with
confidence to the patriotic manhood of
the State. And I expect a response
worthy of the sons Of the fathers who
laid down their lives in order that we
might be free.
Done at our City of Raleigh, this the
21st day of May, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
seventeen, and in the one hundred and
forty-first year Of our American Lnde-
pendence.
T. w. BECKETT,
Governor.