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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Better in the Trenches.

Waiter-"The two shillin' table
d'hote, sir? Take my advice, and
don't YOU touch it. I've stood the food
ere for close on twenty years, but it's
got me beat at last and I'm resignin'
sir. Barrin' the disadvantages Of 'av-
in no experienced waitin', you'd ave
'ealthier meal in the trenches any
day Of the week. ir."-Passing Show.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
MRS. ROBERTS HAD
HER CLUB TO-DAY.

Mrs. Ben Roberts entertained her
Bridge club this morning at the resi-
dence of Mrs. W. F. Clarke. on Lee
street. The delightful occasion was
spent in an interesting game, result,
ing in Mrs. T. F. McWaters making
top score The guests were Mrs. Nc
Waters, Mrs. F. NJ. H. Mcdonald, Mrs.
". T. Maynard, Mrs. E. A Hawkins.
Mrs. Thomas Harold, Mrs. j. E. High
tower, Mrs. ]. E. Mathis, Mrs. c. I.
Rogers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Grand OPENING.

First Comedian-'Did you score a
hit with your new speciality" Second
Comedian-"Did 1? Why, the audience
gazed in open-mouthed wonder before
was half way through" First Come
dian-"Wonderful! 1t is seldom that
an entire audience yawns at once. -
ST. Paul Dispatch.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Not Satisfactory,

Margaret was an unusually naughty
little girl. One day when she had
been more than ordinarily obstreper-
Gus her father said to her: why
don't you try being good, Margaret,
and see how it would go?" Margaret
stopped crying to reply: 81 did try
it once, papa, and 1 didn't get any sat
isfaction out Of IL"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Not What He Wanted

I had taken my little nephew to a
restaurant for dinner. When the waiter
put the menu down in front of him,
he picked it up and handed it back to
him. politely. I'VE don't want any
thing to read, thank you, we want
something to eat. Chicago Tribune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Wisdom In Liberty.

The United States is the only coun-
try where one can say offensive things
about the executive and go unpun-
ished, which may have much to do
with the traditional sweetness of the
American disposition, fermenting opin-
ions of those in authority being
promptly uncorked and as soon forgot
ten.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
conslderate Statesman.

"Of course you have your own ideas
about what the government ought to
do in a crisis" Yes. But I'm not
saying anything. Maybe the govern
ment will have to act so promptly
there won't be time to listen to all the
speeches l could make on the sub
ject Washington Star.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
When Plants Do Not Thrive.

Bury small piece of beefsteak close
to the roots, or lay piece of raw po-
tato on the surface of the ground near
the roots. II there are worms around
the roots, they will come to the meat
or potato to eat, and may be easily
removed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
MISS SANDERS LECTURE
RECITAL TONIGHT.

Much interest centers in the lecture
recital to be given tonight at the High
Sci DOL auditorium by Miss Mary San
ders, who has been induced to visit
Americas by the Music Study club. The
head of the busic department of the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
New Vegetable,

Dasheens, a succulent vegetable, re-
sembling the mushroom, are being
shipped to the northern markets from
Florida, where they are grown ac'
cording to instructions sent out by
the department of agriculture.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
All Dependent on viii.

Nothing is impossible; there are
ways which lead to everything; and
if we had sufficient will we should al
ways have sufficient means.-La Ro-
chefoucauld.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Where He praws the Line

A wise and observant man will do
almost anything he can to please a
woman he admires except to kiss her
dog.-Houston Post.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
MRS. S. A. DANIELS
TO HAVE HER CLUB.

Mrs. S. A. Daniels will be the hostess
Thursday afternoon to the Matron's
Forty-Two club.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
MRS. MAYNARD TO
HAVE BRIDGE PARTY.

Mrs. Walter T. Maynard will enter
tain at brigde Thursday afternoon at
her home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
Daily Thouaht.

When friendships are real they are
not glass threads or frost work. bu
the solidest things we know.-EmeI
son.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-01-03
There Will Be No Nouelty
Boots Here When This !.
Sale Is Ouer

Following Our usual custom,
we. clear our shelves at the end
of every season. There's no
tucking away of shoes until
next fall in this store. Each
season must take care OfitS sur
plus. So we take this method
of eliminating every novelty
boot.
There are 10 styles, every lot
which is from our regular stock
ranging from $3.50 to $1,000.
The sizes, of course, are ir-
regular, but every size is in
Guided.
Here are brief descriptions:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Free Speech and Free Rent.

After yesterdays experience doubt
less members of the House and Senate
will apply vigorously rule to prohibit
the use Of committee rooms for private
meetings or for the calling convenience
of friends. Senator Chamberlain's kind
illness was imposed upon by a man from
his own state, formerly associated with
a late colleague. There is no reflection
upon the chairman of the military af-
fairs committee in the improper use of
his room. But the incident proves
clearly that it is necessary to prevent
private meetings of any character from
being held in the Capitol or its annexes.
In this city recently representative
of the same sort Of organization as that
which used the Senate committee room
defed the law which prohibited him
from speaking at street corner without
a permit, which had been denied to him.
He was fined. He claimed that this
constituted denial of the right of free
speech. All that has been denied him
is free speaking space. He still has the
right of assemblage and speech in any
place he may provide. The District
merely refuses to allow him to use the
public space, rent free, for the utter
ance of sentiments hostile to the vel
fare of the government
Most of the fuss made by the "free
speech" people who are denied any
measure of public utterance is inspired
by the chagrin caused by the necessity
of paying for place of meeting. They
want free rent, rather than free speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

two candidates was nearly ten thousand
votes greater than that of the success
full candidate
The point beyond dispute seems to be
this: Virginia is dry, and the demo-
cratic nominee, if elected, will enforce
the law. There will be nothing else for
him to do. Repeal or amendment will
lie with the people; and prohibition
was not condemned at the polls Tues
day
The republicans may not have a chance
to carry the state. Democratic differ
ences about the drink traffic and So
called machine politics may be adjusta
BILE and be adjusted before election day.
Nevertheless, TIE republicans should en-
ter the contest with as good candidates
as are available. Party machinery
should never be allowed to rust Inter
mittent activity is of little force. Voters
do not join a party, or members show
enthusiasm, which only now and then
calls followers to the colors and dis
plays interest in what is passing. The
republican leadership in the Old Do
minion is native, and contains men of
strength and experience An excellent
state ticket should be easy of nomina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Sowing the Wind.

If the manufacturing and produc-
ing concerns in this country are
seeking the best prices possible in their
war material dealings with the govern
ment they are headed for disaster. Let
them take warning of the unhappy ex-
perience of the railroads. that proceeded
for long time on the theory that they
were justified and safe in charging in
rates all the traffic would bear. Their
defiance of the public in this practice
created spirit of hostility that even
tually reacted on the transportation
companies until it has become almost
impossible for the railroads to obtain
even justice in their treatment. The same
thing or worse will surely come about in
the case of the industrial corporations if
they persist in charging the maximum
for their products in supplying the war
needs of the United States and its al
lies.
1t is the part of every American to
do what he can to win the war. Dis
loyalty may take the form of Sinking
military duty or exploiting the public
necessities for profit. Those who hold
up the United States in e1tortionate
profits for steel or coal or other ma
terials are aiding Germany by adding
to the war cost. The government now
has remedy in the food control bill
just becoming law. But the corpora
tons should not force the administra-
ton to the point of drastic measures
through appropriation of plants or
product. For their own good they
should act the patriotic part and ad-
just their prices to the conditions, with
regard for the public welfare rather
than for the extra profits that may be
earned from the nations imperative
need
The experience of the railroads should
warn the industrial corporations to
moderate their charges, not merely to
avoid immediate Communicating, but to
avert calamity. If they persist in ex-
ploitation they will be sowing the wind
that eventually will rise to the pitch of
a whirlwind of economic revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Strikes and the War.

ANY man engaged in war work of any
kind for the United States who joins a
strike in this national crisis is practi-
cally deserving the colors He is aiding
the enemy. 1t is just as though he took
up arms for Germany.
Today strike threats are heard on
many sides, the most serious being that
of the carpenters who are demanding
the establishment of the closed shop
principle on all cantonment works.
There is a possibility that 10000 mem
bers of this craft may strike if the gov
eminent does not in effect compel all
non-union carpenters engaged on public
work to join the union.
This Is no time for threats Or hold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

ups to compel union recognition or to
settle old disputes. The country is at
war and it needs every mans aid.
whether in the making of munitions, or
camp equipment, or in the ranks. The
president of the American Federation
of Labor, himself a member of the
Council of National Defense advisory
committee and loyalty and earnestly
endeavoring to promote the war work
Of the United States, is a guarantee that
union rights will be respected by the
United States. He recognizes that in
the crowd of matters and the rush of
preparations there must be some give
and take, spirit Of accommodation on
both Sides 1t will be a calamity scarce
ly to be measured if the unions seek to
make of this war an opportunity to
compel general recognition of their
organizations by the government and.
through it, by all hirsrs Of labor.
The American workingmen are loyal
citizens. and they should put their citi
zenship above their union membership
and adjust to the conditions that war
brings. The suspicion that their dis
content and their demands are fomented
by German agents working to cripple
the United States in its first steps
toward war preparation should be avoid
ed by them scrupulously in a prompt,
whole-hearted cooperation with the
government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Virginia.

In communication The Star was glad
to give space to yesterday, a reader of
the paper corrected statement. found
ed upon Geographic reports, that a re-
publican state ticket in Virginia this
year is matter of speculation. Ac-
cording to this authority, the question
has been decided. There will be such a
ticket, and campaign made.
The Star thinks this the proper course,
and 50 said the other day. The demo-
Gratis have just made their nominations,
and are preparing to urge ratification
at the polls Why, then, should not the
republicans oppose thems Domestic is
sues have not been obIiterated by the
war. On the contrary they are very
much alive In Massachusetts, in New
York, and elsewhere, campaigns SEIZED
uied for this year are being pitched in
. political key, with local issues in the
forefront. The war is not interfering
because both parties are supporting the
war. There is no reason why Virginia
should not take her place in the same
line.
Several opinions are expressed about
|. The result of the democratic primary
one 10 that it was sort of wet victory
This is founded on the fact that the
successful candidate for governor was
opposed by the Anti-saloon League, and
lad ton thousand the better of the poll
over his foremost competitor, who wa.
supported by the league. But there wa.
. third candidate, also supported by the
1bsguat and the total strength af those
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Seditious Demands for Repeal.

It makes but little difference whether
the meeting of paciists called to de-
mand the repeal of the selective draft
law was held in the Capitol or outside.
That it was held in one of the Senate
committee reconstructed, in the very
room in which the bill was drafted-was
merely bit of impudence and viola
ton of the hospitality of member of
given under Misrepresentation as to the
nature of the meeting. The real grava-
men of the offense is that while the
law is being enforced, in circumstances
to preclude the possibility of repeal
without wrecking the military plans of
this country, group of citizens should
at the very seat of government denounce
the enactment and demand its cancella-
ton, with threats of Impeachment of the
President if this is not done.
The pacifst had his day before the
United States went into the war He
had long day, too, lasting throughout
the period of repeated and increasing
aggressions by Germany upon Ameri-
can rights. When the issue came to
test he was beaten. The United States
went into the war by an overwhelming
vote in Congress, well-nigh unanimous.
Notwithstanding, the pacifst has con-
tinued to agitate for what he calls peace,
and against the adoption of measures
to win the war. Does he want America
beateni Does he want Germany TO win
in this conflict
An American today is presumably de-
sirous of American victory However
he may deplore war, however much he
may desire peaceful methods of settling
international disputes, he is supposed
naturally to want the United States to
win now that it has entered the con-
fict- To- want anything else, or not to
want that ardently, is to be disloyal.
There is no middle ground at this crisis.
The citizen is either for American vic
tory or he is against it. And if he il
for it, he should be for any measure
that has been adopted to win that vic
tory. To oppose the measures that have
been adopted and that cannot be
changed without grave peril to the
American cause is tantamount to advo
cacy Of the enemy's cause.
Time is the essence of victory. We
went into the war deliberately and we
are going about the work of waging it
deliberately. Some think our progress
d too slow Others, with better knowl
edge Of conditions, regard it as rapid
In the circumstances. But if it were
slower than it is, if the process of max
ing an army were checked by a repeal
OF the draft law and the cancellation Of
all that has been done to create a fipht-
ing force, the United States would viz
tually cease to be factor in the FIGHT
We must be in position to strike with
full force at the earliest possible mo-
ment, and even these days of delav
caused by the immensely of the army-
making machinery are dangerous.
Let there be no more such meetings
here-certainly no more in the Capitol.
Demands for the repeal Of the draft
hw are seditious in their Inspiration
and evil In their effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Cupid on the Line.

From the Milwaukee Free Press
Washington tells US that the hello
compa nies make nearly dollar phone
a month. And think how the profits
would mount If the members Of the
Billers and Cooers Union didn't keep
the lines busy for millions of hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

A Chicago convention of clothing
manufacturers says that women will
wear trousers next year. Chicago is not
much happier in producing suggestions
for fashion articles than it is in supply
ing material for school books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

A dollar bushel for wheat used to
mean prosperity. Two dollars a bushel
does not exactly seem to mean twice
as much prosperity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
A Side Issue.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
For the self-centered individual he is
represented TO be, John Bull is too much
worked up over the little matter of a cabi-
net minister taking a trip to Paris in the
company Of avowed pacifists. But war
tries the nerves of statesmen as we'll as
well as those of the man on the firing line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Municipal ownership as advocated by
Tammany is not regarded as likely to
destroy that organizations ambition to
own the town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

The enormous commercial advantages
assured to this country should make any
present sacrifice called for seem well
worth while, even apart from considera-
tons of patriotic duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
A Merciless Suspicion.

"Why does that colleague of yours
always choose the wrong side Of prop
osition?'
~ think he does SO deliberately re
piled Senator Sorghum. "He is deter
mined not to leave public Office poorer
than when he entered it. The wrong
side of a proposition is usually the one
in which the graft is likely to turn up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Maryland has not managed to CON
tribute much in the present crisis, out
side of some new ways to make the
flivver produce state revenues in the
way of fines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Kerensky's health is matter of great
solicitude. The Russians realize that
no amount of insurance would cover his
loss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Ennui.

They called il "ongwee" when we founc
The sun went drifting slowly round
A world that smiled all undismayed.
Unhindered in its toll and trade.
We called it "ongwee" when the air
Was sweet with perfumes everywhere
That led US fancy free along
The paths of dreaming and of song.
No Hateful test of strength and will,
No 1error in the clash of skill
Old "ongwee" made us once complain
We wish II would come back again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Even if large number of middlemen
should be left out of employment, the
war will find work for all. Their coun-
try needs them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Gypsies.
From the indianapolis News.

Gypsies who used to travel in wagons
are now reported as making their way
about in automobiles, but from the ex-
perience of the late visitors to Indian
apolis most of them seem to be kicked
from town to town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

A war summer requires more than
the ordinary caution to avoid intemper-
ance and overexcitement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Making Iay.

From the Providence Evening Bulletin.
The city of Liege has been fined 500
600 francs for disobeying a German or
der But the time is coming when
German orders in Belgium won't go"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Tho United States government will
md It necessary to draw the line at
which legitimate profit ends and graft
begins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

The kaiser's relentless preparations
for war have created a nation that so
long as it endures will be unprepared
for peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Worlds q Stage.

Life is often a tragedy"
"Look at the costumes on a summer
day. All you need is an orchestra to
make it musical comedy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Impatient.

"Why are you SO anxious for your
wife to votei"
~ want to have my turn at finding
fault with the way she and her friends
have been running the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

In all times every public agitator,
however selfisA or insincere, has sought
to masquerade as philanthropist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Change of Opinion.

~Do you believe in corporal punish
menta"
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel "Not
any more. My boy Josh has all the best
of it when it comes to physical culture"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

A motion to adjourn seems a verv
simple matter, but it is invariably ap-
preached with diffidencs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Favorable crop reports are accom-
panied by the usual admonitions against
overconfdence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
The Splinter.

From the Omaha Bee.
Depend on King Corn to show his
usual speed ON the home stretch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10

Extremes meet. Find the difference
between "kultur' and total depravity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-10
Bound to Be Heard.

Poor doggie wears a muzzle stout.
He still sets us his 'customed shout
And says to all who come in reach,
"You cannot muZzle canine speech"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-19
THE, COUNTY OF IMPERIAL
cTATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Edward l.. Campbell, Plaintl1I; V1
William Ray Dohner, Defendant.

Edward l.. Campbell, flainVhi, '0
William Ray Dohner, Defendant.
Action brought in the Superior
Court of the County of Imperial,
State of California, and the Com
plant filed ir the Office of the
Clerk of Said County Of Imperial.
ROBT. G. HILL,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The People of the State of Callfor-
MIA send Greeting to:
William Ray Dohner, Defendant.
You are herebv directed to appear
and answer the Complaint in an ac-
against you in the Superior Court OF
the County of Imperial, State of Cali
vice on you of this summons-lt
served within this County; or within
thirty days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff will
take Judgment for any money or
damages demanded in the Complaint,
as arising upon contract, or he will
apply to the Court for any other re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and the seal
of the Superior Court of the said
County of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA, this 1st day of September, A. d.
1917.
M. S. COOK, Clerk.
By F. E. COOPER, Deputy Clerk.
Iov7- 7-14-21- -28Dec5- -12-19-2 -26Jan2
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-19
Russ Peace Negotiations.

Petrograd, Monday, Dec. 1.-THE
German and Austrian foreign minis
ters have notified Leon Trotzsky, Boil
sheviki foreign ministers, they will
arrive at Litovisk Tuesday to begin
negotiations for a general European
peace. Trotzsky notified the Allied
embassies that the armistice had
reached definite results and that
peace negotiations viii begin, accord
ing to evening newspapers. He asked
the Allies to participate or to state
whether they desire peace.
The embassies had not received
Trotzy's communication up to tonight.