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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04

Wilson's leadership in 1920, although
it is possible that they may have his
sympathy and assistance. That will
doubtless depend upon tho partys
attitude toward Wilsonian policies in
the mean time, and upon the char
acter and quality of the man they
shall name to succeed him. The or
ganization or regular, Republicans
have a problem OF an even more urg-
ent nature. They will probably ex-
perience difficulty in finding a stan
dard bearer at all, unless he shall
be one willing to go to the sacrifice
if they do not succeed in winnit.c
back the whole-hearted support Of
the seceders of 1912. 1t will not do.
in 1920 to indulge in optomistic as.
sumptions, as they did in the las,
campaign. The belief that Progress
sives would forget everything save
that the country was in danger, and
that they would vote the Republican
ticket and indorse the Republican
platform, whether they liked them
or not, just to keep the Democratic
Party out. of power, proved to be an
Illusion.
In st. Louis, late in February Of
next year, a Progressive conference
is to be held for the avowed purpose
of perpetuating that party. Precau-
tionary measures, have it is said,
been taken to prevent Colonel Roose-
vclt, George W Perkins and others
formerly prominent in the movement
who 'lcd them in 1912 and misied
them in 1916" from leading the PRO-
eressives again. And, in order to
prevent the packing of the ST. Louis
conference in behalf Of the Repub-
licans, it has been agreed that "the
first man who opposes the perpetual
tion of the Progressive Party win
automatically eliminate himselfn
from the gathering.
Manifestly 1T is the intention of the
Progressives at once to prepare for
the next presidential campaign. The
existing responsible committee of the
party has already reaffirmed, in
every detail, the platform adopted at
the founding of the organization, on
Aug. 5, 1912. we are unwilling"
says passage in the resolutions
adopted, "to compromise with the
old guard of any party. We are will
ling to cooperate in every way with
the liberal element of every party
In another place it is declared; "To
fight this fight effectively, the lib
erals of the Nation must organize
regardless of their past party affil-
iations and regardless of their choice
for President last fall"
Thus is sounded a note that is Of
interest to both Of the older organi-
zations. 1t presages widening of
the breach with the Republican party
but it promises to open way in it
il Wilson progressivism Is not up
held. Indeed, it looks as If the coun.
try were on the point of seeing the
organization of great Liberal par.
ty.-Christian Science Monitor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
Withdrawal OF
P[RSHING SOON
American Medators Recommend Ending of Session
Owing to Carrama's Refusal TO Sign Protocol
Government Now Free to Withdraw Troops
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. g. Amer
lean mediators this afternoon recon-
mended ending the sessions, The
commissioners will inform the pres
dent they have done their utmost TO
frame y satisfactory protocol, but
failed thru Carranza's rejection.
This action leaves Che government
free to withdraw Pcrshing's troops
as soon as il wishes. Military author-
ities say this viii be very soon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
Gerard Cables
Report to Wilson
Unitnd press.

gnitnd Press.
BERLlN, Jan. s..-Folowing con-
ference with Won Bethmann-Hollwcg
Ambassador Gerard cabled his re-
port TO Wilson today. 1t is authori-
tatively understood the talk included
a discussion Of the Allies rejection
Of the German peace proffers.
Editorial and general opinion is
most emphatic that Germany should
answer the Allies rejection with tho
sword.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04

United Press.
LONDON, Jan. g. Authentic in
formation substantiating the press
reports of serious internal conditions
ir the Teutonic empires was instru-
mental in causing the Allies rejec-
{ ton of the German peace proposals.
j. is thought this belief will be
strongly reflected in the Allies an
swer to Wilson's note. The Allies
are convinced the Germans pleas
we're put forth in spirit of despera-
ton. Therefore all are dstsrminsd
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
ALLIES BELIEVE TfUT0NS
IN DESPERATE STRAITS

to reject peace suggestions from
neutrals as well as enemies.
The Daily Mail demanded the
abandonment of the Salonika expedi-
ton. 1t asserted it was planned by
civilians instead of military men and
arrived too late to save Serbia and
it was too weak to assist Rumania.
Lord Cowdray has taken over the
organization and development of
England's aerial warfare.
During 1916 the Allies imprisoned
$4,000 Tsutous,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
DEATH OF CHARLES FOSTER

Heart trouble was the cause of the
death of Charles Oliver Foster, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Foster,
which occurred at Bayfield, last night
The deceased was about so years Of
age. He had been in failing health
for some time. A casket for the
burial was sent out to Pine River
valley by Ames & Bradford last
evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
OFFICERS
D[PORT
I.-W. WIS
United Press.

United Press.
BEMIDJl, Jan. 3.-The fight be-
tween the Industrial workers and the
international Falls Lumber company
has reached critical stage. The au-
thorities are seizing and deporting
the workers. Two hundred ard fit
ty were arrested this morning, and
will be taken to Virginia City. A
hundred and fifty are going to st.
Paul seeking work.
Suffering from starvation and eX-
posure the men arrived Tuesday
aboard freight from ComnIc'l, the
scene of the strike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
Colorado Law
Makers Assemble
United Press.

United Press.
DENVER, Jan. 3.-The state leg
stature convened at noon. Routine
, business occupied the attention OF
the members. Senator Candlish pro
duced the first thrill when he an.
nounced he had bolted the Republi-
can caucaus and would support the
Democratic legislation.
Lieutenant Governor Lewis presid
ed. Representative Best was elect
Is ed speaker of the house. The Re-
publicans voted for Torbit. Word
was sent to the senate the house had
organized and the governor was mott
fed. Both houses then adjourned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
COMMISSIONERS BUSY

Tho county commissioners are
busy winding up the years business.
No action has been taken toward
iilling the vacancy made by the res-
ignation Of Assessor Chubb. Allow
ing elaims has occupied the attention
Of the board the greater part of the
time,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
RAISE HEALTH OFFICE SALARY

At the meeting of the city cour-
Gil held last night the board made il
possible for the health commissioner
to devote more time to his duties
by increasing his salary to $500 a
year, payable in monthly install
ments of S25.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
MRS. BURNS IMPROVING

Mrs. F d. Burns who was report
ed seriously i'll yesterday is resting
well this afternoon and appears 20
lie out of danger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
BUSY DAY AT LAND OFFICE

Approximately $500 acres of land
were filed on in the local office yes
terday under the 640-acre homestead
act. Indications are today's busineFs
viii be close second.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-senator
Stone on the floor of the senate to-
day exonerated Lansing from any
ELAINE for the leak. His defense fol
lowed conference with the secre-
tary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
MEDAL FOR CHARITY

PARIS, Jan. 3,-"The Medal of
French Gratitude" is a new honor
decided upon by the French govern
ment to reward those who aided
wounded men or war-stricken famil-
les.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-04
LEAVES SMALL ESTATE

The late Hugo Munsterberg Of
Harvard univedsity left an estate
valued at only $4,000.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-23
ASKS GEORGIA TO
RAISE MORE WHEAT
COAST SECTION SHOULD GREAT.
LY INCREASE WHEAT AND
RYE ACREAGE.

Secretary of Agriculture of the
United States Houston has just is
sued a statement in which the state
OF Georgia has been asked tn 10
crease its 1918 wheat arceage 1893
per cent and its rye acreage by 44S
per cent The statement of Secre
tary Houston sent to the Georgia com
missioner of agriculture is as follows:
THE secreatry of agriculture has
just issued an estimate of the food
grain requirements for the year of
1918, prOrating the desired increase
among different sections according to
their ability to fulfill the require
ments without upsetting the nicely
adjusted farm management and eco
nomic plans.
An Increase of 30 per cent in wheat
acreage is urgently desired. Sections
that are well up to the limit of their
area, labor and other facilities are
only asked for 10 per cent increase.
The state of Georgia. in which very
little wheat has been planted in the
past, is asked to increase the acre
age 393 per cent. This, of course,
only applies to the section of Georgia
in which wheat may be profitably
grown.
In an effort to meet the wheat
shortage, an increased acreage of rye
is urged as a substitute, and Georgia
IS asked to do its share by an in
crease in acreage of 4SS per cent.
The sandy coastal sections, which are
not we'll adapted to wheat raising, are
well suited to rye, and these sections
are especially urged to make the nee
essary increase in acreage.
The increase i'll oat acreage will
depend on the supply of seed and
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-23
ORDERS ISSUED
FOR TRAINING MEN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NATIONAL
ARMY ISSUED FROM
CHARLESTON.

General Order No. 8. just issued
from the hea lquarters of the depart
ment of the southeast, contain the
instructions which are to govern the
training and discipline of men in the
army cantOnmcnts.
The object to be attained in this
training, according to this order, is to
prepare the troops for overseas ser
vice at the earliest practicable date.
While thorough training in trench
warfare is vital, it must be kept il
mind that the gains made by assaults
on an entrenchcd line will always be
comparatively small and indecisiyc
unless the tro3ps are so trained as
to be able TO take up promptly oper
warfare whenever opportunity offers
The present organization of units
which do not differ sufficiently from.
the British and French armies great
ly, will be maintained for the pres
ent.
The training will be diviC ID into
three classes, preliminary, field anG
special, and VIII cover a perior OF
four months. II is expected hat the
preliminary phase of the training will
occupy about six weeks. Special
attention will al1o be paid to the ply.
steal training Ct the men
Preliminary training includes theo-
retical and practical work and drill
leading up to field training and EN-
braces especially drill of the comp
ny, battery and troop and all units
thereof; mounted. win particular at
tentiOn paid to bayonet exercise ant
combat and 10 platoon work; prelim
mary training for fire action and fire
exercise; service Of security and i'll
formation, T:th particular attention
to patrOllinE. including the prepare
ton Of orders and messages. mar
making and map reading by officers.
non-commiSai0noa officers and select.
ed men; 9emlphore signalling, ply
steal training, including gymnastics.
swimming and athletic contests !;
equation and horse training; tent
pitching, care OF equipment, etc. Dur
ing the preliminary period of training
appropriate instruction will be given
to the Gtalfa CT all units.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-23
UNCLE SAM HAS
MANY PLACES OPEN
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IS
SUES NOTICE OF MANY
GOOD POSITIONS.

The United States civil service
commission continues to give notice
of examinations for high class and
well paid positions i'll the government
service.
1t takes huge army of men anu
women to carry on the business OF
the government and on this account
, 1t is necessary that the government
keep constantly busy recruiting its
civil force as well as its military.
Some of the positions open to COM
petitive examination soon are:
Sept. A. Superintendent OF forge
shop, for men only. This is to fill
vacancy in the navy yard at Bos-
ton, at $40 to $12 per day, depend
ing upon the qualifications of the ap-
pointee. Examination anywhere.
Sept. 11.-Assistant testing engi
neer, male; salary $500 to $500
per year. This is to fill vacancy
in the Office of public roads and en-
gineering in the department of agri-
culture at Washington.
Sept. IL Statistician, male; sal
airy $500 and expenses while absent
from Washington on official business.
Junior land classifier, male; salar-
les from $1,0S0 to $1,000 per year.
From twenty-five to forty positions
of this class are to be filled soon.
Sept. 22.-At Charleston, S. c., for
The position of telephone operator at
Che Charleston navy yard, The posi-
ton is open TO females only The
1ay is 81 per day, including SUNDAYS.
Three operators, females only, for the
quartermaster department at LARGE.
Charleston, salaries $3.50 per year.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-08-23

when seed cannot be had it is urged
the rye be substituted to the extent
of the combined oat and rye acreage
of the fall OF 1916.
Native seed should be used when
possible as the result is better. Farm,
ers are urged to secure the assist
ance of their local farm demonstra.
tor in locating desirable seeds"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
ALL PRIVATE WIRELESS
PLANTS DISMANTLED
Report of Sea Raider Off Coast
Moves Government to Speedy
Action.

New York.-Immediately on the dec
laration Of war against Germany the
police began executing the order that
all private wireless stations through
out the city be dismantled. The fed
eral authorities have instructed them
that every apparatus Of this character
must come down, even those having
permits from the department Of COM
merce. Apparatus not removed by the
owner will be dismantled by a police
wrecking crew.
It Is estimated there are 1900 wire
less receiving stations in Greater New
York, most of which have been encour-
aged by the government because stu
dent wireless operators must have
plants in which to practice.
One thing that moved the govern
ment to take prompt steps against the
wireless was the report Of sea raider
OF the coast. Particular attention Is
being paid to automobiles driving along
the south shore Of Long Island, be-
cause there is reason to believe that
many times during the war radio con-
nection has been established between
German spies in this city and sea
rovers- Apparatus powerful enough
to throw waves 1000 miles can be car
ried In the tonneau Of q motorcar.
Secret service agents have picked up
messages supposedly sent in this way.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
AND NAVY TAKE
FINGER PRINTS OF MEN
Hope by This Means to Identify
Recruits In Case of Death
or Illness,

Washington.-Because Of the war
situation and the general unrest the
police are anxious to keep a watch on
criminals and take into custody such
as are at large. Crooks have often
been able to slip through the hands Of
small town police forces which lacked
finger print system.
The army and navy are now taking
finger prints Of all men who enlist so
that In case Of death or illness the vic
tim may be identified. The police de-
partment at one time aided the gov
eminent In this work, but today the
army and navy have their own print
system
ANY one," Inspector Faurot Of New
York said, after a little instruction
and practice can take persons finger
impressions successfully. To learn how
to classify them, however, is a differ
ent matter. 1t requires a knowledge
Of finger prints. Our department has
reached such efficiency that In four
minutes we can take a prisoners i'm
pressions, make research for his for
mer impressions and place his type
written record before you"
Inspector Faurot told Of q prisoner
who was brought to headquarters.
When his assistants looked up the pris-
oner's record they discovered his prints
had been sent from Belgium, where
he was wanted In an $4,000 embezzle-
ment. Finger impressions Of a man
arrested in Sydney, Australia, for the
shooting Of a policeman there were
sent here. His impressions revealed
that he was wanted for murder In Bos-
ton.
Many employers Of labor today have
finger prints taken Of their employees
for Identification. Laborers who work
In ditch gangs wander from one place
to another so that their identities fire.
quently become lost.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
REPAIR RECRUITS TEETH.
Twenty Thousand Members of Dentists
Preparedness League Offer Services.

Twenty Thousand Members of Dentists
Preparedness League Offer Services.
Washington.-Bad teeth need deter
no one from Offering his services to
the United States either as soldier or
sailor. The Preparedness League Of
American Dentists, with a membership
OF 10000 throughout the United States,
has organized and is ready to repair
defective teeth for any prospective re-
cruit without charge, so that not a man
need be lost to the country on this &C
count.
The New York unit Of the league has
offered its services to General Leonard
Wood, who has accepted the offer. The
faculty Of the New York College Of
Dentistry and the New York College of
Dental and Oral Surgery, the clinics of
Bellevue and allied hospitals, Ortho-
pedic hospital and the health depart
ment dental clinics have been placed
at the disposal Of the league.
The equipment comprises nearly 300
chairs, and a body Of representative
men have volunteered to keep this
equipment In operation. 1t Is expected
that dental supply concerns will aid
the patriotic work with free contribu-
lions of materials. Virtually every
dental college in the country will Co
operate In the movement.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
POWER BOAT TUITION.
Squadron Association Places Units at
Governments Disposal.

Squadron Association Places Units at
Governments Disposal.
New York.-The United States Power
Squadron association took action to
place its resources, comprising twenty
squadron units in the principal Allan
tic and great lakes ports Of the coun-
try, at the disposal Of the government
Owing to the fact that Of the thou
sands Of motorboats owned In the
United States comparatively few are
Of sufficient size and power to be used
In operations against submarines, the
association decided to place the hun
dreds Of vessels represented In its
fleets at the command Of the navy de-
partment to be used as training YES
sells for personnel while the larger
craft are being built.
The proposition to utilize the motor
boat fleets for training purposes was
transmitted to Assistant Secretary Of
the Navy Roosevelt by Theodore 1. Coe,
head Of the Power Squadron associa-
ton.
The men who have been put in charge
In the various districts are G. N. Bur-
nall for Boston, a NJ. Williams for
New York, DR.. E. p. Sweet for Provi-
dence, ]. K. Murphy for New Haven.
L. p. Clephane for Washington, 81. ii.
Hungerford for Chicago and Maurice
G. Belknap for Philadelphia.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
DISCUSS SHRAPNEL HELMETS
Great Quantities Can Be Turned Out In
Single Month II Needed.

Great Quantities Can Be Turned Out In
Single Month IF Needed.
Washington.-Oficia Of the war de-
partment declared that, while the
army was not yet provided with the
shrapnel helmets found SO indispensa-
BILE In European military operations Of
the last two years, the department had
already approved patterns for their
manufacture and that great quantities
could be turned out within a single
month In the event they were needed.
The war department has also accept
ed patterns for poison gas helmets and
trench guns, adequate supplies Of which
also may be obtained on short notice.
II Is said. The army has no plans at
present for the provision Of liquid fire,
which the Germans introduced and
which the allies have since found so
useful In trench operations, but 1t Is
stated that this, too, could be secured
In this country in case its use became
imperative.
The pattern Of shrapnel helmet &C
cepted by the war department Is de-
scribed as unusually heavy, weighing
between three and four pounds. 1t
will not be worn except in active field
operations.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
CITIZEN SECRET SERVICE.
Organization For Seven States An
nouncsd at San Francisco.

Organization For Seven States An
nouncsd at San Francisco.
San Francisco.-The intelligence Of
fee Of the western department, United
States army, announced the organiza-
ton of a secret interstate citizens In
telligence organization to be known as
the Nathan Hale volunteers. Any man
or woman who Is a citizen Of the Unit
ed States may hold membership. The
states of California, Oregon, Washing
ton, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Montana
VIII be covered by the organization.
The object viii be to aid the govern
ment In connection with anti-spy, pro-
German and anh-American activities.
Brigadier General q. G.. Hunt Of the
California national guard Is chief of
the advisory board Of the organization,
which Is divided into ten divisions In
the western department
The identity Of the members win be
kept secret, and the men and women
selected to act under orders win be
furnished with Identification creden-
tials.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
CRIPPLED HERO ON RECORD.

Arm Gone, He Has Woman Sign Dec
laration Backing Training Plan
New York.-More than fifty years ago
William Neary gave the best years Of
his life to his country. Recently he
paused on Broadway to listen to a
young woman who was urging the
crowd about her to sign a declaration
in support Of universal military serv-
Ice. william Neary pushed through
the crowd.
I'D like to sign that paper, young
woman" he said, "but, you see,
can't" He pointed to the sleeve that
dangled where his right arm used to
bulge and drew a postal card from his
pocket.
There's my name," he said. "It's a
call to the meeting Of my Grand Army
post. You see they call me 'comrade.' ="
Comrade Neary watched carefully
while the young woman Transcribed
his name and address. His left hand
rose to his hat brim in salute.
Young woman" he said, there
should be more like you. The country
needs them"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1917-04-28
PANAMA TO DEFEND CANAL.
German Residents Will Be informed II
Involved IN Plots.

German Residents Will Be informed IL
Involved IN Plots.
Panama.-The president Of the re-
public Of Panama, DR.. Ramon Valdez,
signed proclamation committing Pan
anna unreservedly to the assistance Of
the United States In defense Of the ca
nal.
The president also Cancelled the ex-
eQuaturs Of all the German consuls In
Panama.
The proclamation declares: "Our in
disputable duty In this tremendous
hour of history Is Of q common ally.
whose interests and existence as well
are linked indissolubly with the United
States.
81 therefore declare that the Pana-
man nation win lend emphatic cooper
alton to the United States against enc
mics who execute or attempt to exc
cute hostile acts against the territory
Of the canal or In any manner affect or
tend to affect the common interests"
It Is announced that Germans resi-
dent In Panama win be interned If
they give any evidence Of being in
volved In plots.