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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-07-26

Thomas Muir of Mendon was a [
guest in this city on Tuesday.
WANTED--A good girl for house
keeping work. Apply A. F. Carbon,
phone 433.-adv. 1926.
s. F. Ballif Jr., and family OF
Salt Lake spent July "a with Mr..
Ballif's parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gul Poulsen of Rex
burg were visiting in Logan with
friends this week
We sell the earth, abstract IT'S
title and loan money on Il. II. A.
Petersen q Co., First North street.
Arthur E. Hoare went to Salt Lake
City today. He took advantage of
the o. S. L. excursion rates, which
arc hoW ohs |
Sport shirts for soc at Newbold's,
the clothier.-adv. 7-31.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. p Yeates of the
Logan Third ward have returned
from weeks pleasant visit in Salt
Lake City.
Tires repaired mt Kimball Auto.
adv. II.
City Treasurer Miss Linnie Tel
ford spent over Pioneer day In Rich
mond, guest of her relatives at that
place.
DR.. Snow, specialist on eye, ear.
nose and throat, will be at the office
OF Drs. Bulge and Hayward on the
last Saturday of each month.
adv. 1928.
Larsen and Mr.. Jones, all of Salt
Lake, were guests of the Hotel
Eccles on Tuesday. This merry par
ty was on its way to spend few
days at Ideal Beach
Arrange to take your summer out
Iva NJ na1. txxr4 4
. half hours ride from Logan.
Accommodations by the day or week.
adv. II.
The Ballard camp of the Daugh-
tiers of Pioneers will meet at the I
home Of VIM. Morley on Thursday,
July 26. at $3.50 p. m. in the interest
of the Red Cross work. A good at
tendance is desired. Please come pre-
pared TO sew.
I North Utah Auto Co.
Home OF the Famous III
Kissel-Kar, OldsmObile
and Allen.
"a Federal Ave.
Mrs. Annie Bodrero, wife OF Serge
Bodrero, was operated on FOR appen-
dicitis Tuesday at the Utah-Idaho
hospital and is recovering nicely.
Ras Rasmussen and family motor
ed to Malad on Sunday, having gone
TO Pocatello valley TO visit his daugh-
ter, Mary, wife of Sylvester Hansen.
Mr.. Rasmussen says where the grass
hoppers have not interfered with the
crops, they will average ABOUT Is
bushels of wheat per acre.
ranch in Blue Creek tells a story o!
rabid coyote that entered his home
few nights ago. The animal was
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RUBBER HEEL, ARE EASY
ON NERVES
Put on in minutes while
you wait.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03

Tamassec. Oct. Especial: Miss
Marion Kelley left this week for
Clinton. where she will teach in the
primary department Of Thornwell
Orphanagc.
Miss Helen Beard has returned
from Spartanburg and Walhalla. She
was accompanied home by Master
William Sitton, who is visiting his
grand rents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. j.
Beard
c. S. Chalmers, who has been
working in Greenville, is at home
again
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Whitmire are
being congratulated on the arrival of
Il young son at their home.
Rev. and Mrs. w. II. Hamilton
were recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G. Jones.
Misses Cora, Lizzie and Belle Sat
terncld. REQ Nicholson and Masters
Barnic and David Sattcrfeld are on
the honor list OF the Tamassee union
Sunday school for the quarter Just
completed.
Plans are going forward for
Cometo-Sunday School Day on No
vember ith. At this time the cradle
roll babies and mothers will be the
honor guests, along with several lit
tie cradle roll graduates.
The Singsum Club. after sum-
mcr's vacation, will again meet with
Mrs. llayne G. Jones on Friday af-
tcrnoon, October ). at $40 O'Clock.
\ full attendance OF old and new
members is desired, as officers for
the new year will be elected and the
years work discussed and planned.
The Home Demonstration Club
held an interesting meeting at the
home Of Mrs. j. II. Kelley on last
Friday afternoon.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
German Intern Convicted.

Philadelphia, Oct. l.-Capt. Max
Y. Thicrichens, former commander Of
the seized German commerce raider
Prinz Eitcl Friedrich. was to-day
found guilty OF violating the Mann
act in bringing a woman from Ithaca,
\. Y, TO Philadelphia for improper
purposes. Sentence was deferred
pending the disposition of a motion
Tor new trial. There are two
counts in thc Indictment on which
the German captain was convicted
and the maximum penalty on each is
five years. The Federal jury was out
20 minutes. The trial lasted three
days.
Tomorrow Capt. Thierichens will
face the court on Il charge OF snug
Cling ashore 10 dutiable ship Chr0-
nomctcrs from the raider while she
was intcrncd at the Philadelphia
navy yard. Three other persons, res
idcnts Of this city, are awaiting trial
on a similar smuggling charge.
rhicrichcns is also under indictment
on a charge Of violating the postal
laws in sending an improper letter
to school teacher in Saginaw, Mich.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
TRUST THE GOVERNMENT.

Information comes 10 us that in Ger
tain sections o. our county citizens
have b"cH given the idea that our
government is going to come into
their homes and contiScatc the pro-
ducts they have made and saved, de-
rlctc their stores OF canned goods
etc. In other words, that, after hav-
ing sought to inspire the people to
make AMI to save large crops OF food
and feed, he government is going to
take it from them. It Is said that
letters to this effect have been re-
ccivcd. aud that these letters have
greatly disturbed the minds of some,
who are beginning to feel that it is
useless further to conserve their pro-
duets, and that their time and efforts
OF the past summer have been
wasted
No one need fear for one moment
Trust your government. 4 more
Gr0undlcSS tale could not have been
invented than that which Is being
circulated In remote sections to-day.
II You have saved food and feed
stuff, You have done well; if you are
still doing so. YOU are continuing a
good work. And rest assured that
our government is not going to take
from any man one cent or one cent? s
worth OF what hr has saved.
Such stories are Just what the enc
mics Of our country want to see
br0adcaStch over the country. They
know that this war OF democracy is
dependent largely upon the question
Of food: they know that every pound
OF foodstniT destroyed or wasted
gcans Il pound Of fighting ability
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
SAM W. SMITH IS DEAD.
Richland Man and Family Sorcly Az
Hicted--.Other Notes

Richland. Oct. 2.-Special: The
regular preaching service will be
held at Richland church next Sun
day, the 7th. Our pastor will be
away, but DR.. W. II. Mills has been
invited to fill the pulpit at 1870. Il.
IN. At the close Of the service con-
gregational meeting will be held.
Every member Of the congregation
is cordially invited to join I'm this
meeting, as the matter OF rebuilding
or remodeling the church will be
discussed and acted upon.
We are sorry to note the c0ntin-
ued serious illness Of Sam Smith. Ills
son Floyd is improving. One daugh-
ter is sick also.
J. p. Striblng and son David went
to Clemson on business yesterday.
w. }. Shelley, purchasing agent for
the Southern railway, spent some
time in Richland the past week.
Miss Ada Wyly returned to her
school work at Ruby, $. c., the past
week
Miss Annie McAIahan spent the
weekend with homcfolks, from her
school work in the city schools in
Spartanburg.
partment OF the Ladies' Missionary
Society held their meeting with Miss
Pearl Ballengcr at the beautiful and
hospitablc Ballengcr home on Mon
day afternoon at $50. After the
opening exercises Rev w. II. Hamil-
ton delivered Il very appropriate ad-
dress along the special line of this
work. Little Miss Margaret Davis
rcGitcd "Thc Hungry Mite Box" in a
very impressive style. Miss Beth
Goes solo, Ills love is far better
than gold was enjoyed by all. The
blessing boxes were collected and
opened and found to contain the neat
sum Of $l7."l, which was contribute
cd to Thornwcll Orphanage. After
the regular program Il social half
hour was enjoyed by all and light re-
ircShmcntS were served. Rev. and
Mrs. W. H. Hamilton and several Wis
lung ladies were present and cngag-
ed heartily in the social intercourse.
Thc annual 'Talent meeting" OF
the Ladies' Aid and Missionary So
cicty OF Richland church met with
Mrs. s. y. llughs on Saturday after
noon at ; O'Clock. The talents were
returned, and from one dime given
out to each member one year ago, re-
turns came in all the way from the
dime bound up in IA napkin to the
dime with 30 dimes returned with
the one dime; from 10 dimes given
out 250 dimes were turned in. Ow-
ing to unfavOrable weather the social
meeting was not large. but ncvcrthe-
less 1t was most enjoyable. and the
talents that were handed out at this
meeting. for the welfare OF our
church, in the next ~ months no
doubt will be multiplied many times.
As We looked at the full moon last
night a chilly sensation came over
our physiognomy and we predicted
, that Il frost would appear on the
morning after the next full moon !;
so 1t will hn we'll to gather in all the
ir"SJ"H'as' hDr0ru tlH Gaiv.
As wG cloSe thts t|.n sad uew,
comes tn uS ihat sam ~ smith alcd
o. csc THIS II. m, ,Iursday), mh
WI, % hurict ,t DinH mont rhurcA
" euncsuN AT . ,iv,n a. m,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
FOR TIE WAR LIBRARY.

a campaign for funds for the War
l.ibri.r is being presented in Geo
nee. and 50 far those soliciting funds
have met very good success. It is
hoped that Oconce will raise be-
tween $500 and $500 for this pur-
pose. Walhalla's contribution will
bc about 500, probably more, the
greater portion having been raised
during the latter part OF last week.
The work Of gathering funds for this
purpose will be continued during this
week, and it is hoped that by Mon
day OF next week ii will be possible
for those in charge OF the work to
remit to state headquarters the full
amount that is looked for from our
county.
1t is hardly necessary to state the
purpose OF this fund. it's name dcsig-
natlnG thc purpose. II is the desire
OF the promoters to put into the
hands OF the American soldiers in
training at home, and al leisure mo-
mentS aItcr getting to the actual
lighting front in Europe. good read
ing matter. such as will be calculat-
ed to ut once interest aud elevate.
The cause is Il worthy one, and
those whose means will permit OF
making a contribution to it will do
we'll to consider the War Library
Fund most iayorably. The time is
short now. Make your contribution
carly
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
New Hope Locals.

New Hope. Oct. Especial: The
recent rains have put the land in fine
condition for sowing grain. The pcO-
pie OF New Hope will probably take
advantage OF it and SOW large crops
OF wheat and oats.
Our people are trying to head off
the hard war times by increasing
their food supply. Large quantities
Of vegetables and fruit have been
canned. and good crops Of sorghum.
potatoes and corn have been grown.
Our church and Sunday school
work is progressing nicely under the
pastOratc Of Rev. ID. W. IIiott. New
Hope church is to observe home
coming day on Saturday before the
third Sunday in this month. \All for
mcr pastors. members and citizens
who have once lived here but have
moved away are requested to attend
and have good time. Dinner will
be served on the grounds.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
Glad to BE Mounted

Editor Kcower Courier: Received
your highly appreciated paper to-
day. and | certainly enjoyed reading
it.
All Of "our boys seem to be we'll
cOntcntcd. think we were very for
tunatc in getting into the Field Ar
tillcry, FOR we will be mounted, and
That means Il lot. have tried walk
ing to my entire satisfaction since |
have been here. We are having a
little infantry drilling now.
| will look forward with pleasant
anticipations to the coming Of the
next "Couricr Day" With wishes
for al success to The Courier and to
all tho folks back hOmc.'
Yours respectfully,
Ennis T.. Abbott.
Battery d, 3lS Field Artillery.
Camp Jackson. Columbia, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
FIRE AT CHICK SPRINGS.
Military Academy Not Hinticre,t-~.
ola Buildings Third Fire.
{ Grcrnyille News, 1st.D

The annex building of the Chick
Springs Hotel and Military Academy.
involving Il cost of $4,000. and
owned by J. a. Bull, was completely
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon
when cnvcloping flames began to raw
age the second story about $50
o'clock and took the whole building
in tow before anything could be done
toward saving it. The building, n
two-storE structure. was being used
for the class rooms OF the academy
which is now in session, and was,
before the erection Of the new build.
ing, the famous Chick Springs Hotel
II is the third time that hotel mas
been destroyed on this property by
fire.
Students discovering flames eIDu-
mating at the roof OF the annex rush
ed toward the scene, but before they
, could reach the top Of the stairs wero
met by din OF smoke and fire. An
alarm was sounded and 500, the
whole student body joined togy her
in Il frantic effort to save the firni-
turc and equipment, hopes for saw.
ing the building having been quickly
abandoned. The frame crumpl,d to
the ground and to ashes in a little
more than an hour after the elarm
was given. 1t was a red hot flro
spectators say, the sizzling pine and
birch Keeping every one at q coEsid~
cradle distance
\ great deal OF bedding used in
| the hotel during the summer was
| stored on the second floor OF the an.
mex and was lost in the contlagra ton
| Practically all Of the desks and fur-
| niture, however. were saved through
| the good work Of Students
The origin OF the fire could not Nd
! aSccrtaincd, but many seem to be-
! licvc il was due to defective wiring
Several complaints had been made OF
such a condition prior to the loss, Il
| is understood
Except for $500 to $4,000 IN
surancc the fire is a complete loss 10
! the owner.
1t was announced by membtls OF
the Chicks faculty last night thai the
incident will not interfere In the
least with the school work. Glasses
are to be fitted up in the main build
ing, which will be ready for occu.
pancy Tuesday morning. To-day is
regular holiday and will be utilized
in making preparations for the new
arrangements
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
SHERIFF's SALE OF PERSONALITY

Notice is hereby given that by vir-
tue Of a certain execution issued out
Of and from the Court Of Common
Pleas Of the County Of Oconee, in
said State, to me directed, will sell,
to the highest bidder, at public auc-
ton, in front Of Walhalla Court
House door, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day OF OCTOBER, 1917, at II a. m.,
the following goods and chattels, to
wit:
One copy Of Encyclopaedia Britain
Mica. Eleventh Edition, Sheepskin
Binding, India Paper, and one No. 7
Book Case with same.
Levied and sold as the property Of
w. II. Hunt, defendant, at the suit OF
The New Encyclopaedia Britannica,
plaintiff, toward satisfaction Of judg-
ment debt for purchase money.
Terms Of Sale: CASH.
JAMES NJ. MOSS,
Sheriff Oconee County, S. G.
Sept. "a, 1917. 39-41
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice IS hereby given that the un-
dersigned will make application to
v. f. Martin, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County. In the State of South
Carolina. at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Thursday, the
18th day Of October, 1917, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard. for leave to make final settle
ment OF the Estate Of Rev. II. NJ
Barton, deceased, and obtain final
discharge as Executors Of said estate
r. e. MASON.
A. ZIMM ER MAN,
Executors Of the Estate Of Rev. II.
NJ. Barton, deceased.
Sept. 10, 1917. 3S-4l
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
NOTICE OF FINAL SErTLyNU;Nr,
AND DlSCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the I'm.
dersigned will make application to
V. F.. Martin. Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, In the State OF South
Carolina, at his Office at Walhalla
Court House, on Saturday, the 18th
day OF October, 1917, ut ii O'Clock
IN the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as said application can be heard, for
leave to make final settlement OF the
estate OF Milton Nicholson, deceased,
AMI. obtain final discharge as Execu-
tor Of said estate.
D. e. NICHOLSON,
Executor Of the Estate Of Milton
Nicholson, deceased.
Sept. 12, 1917. 37-40
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The regular examination for Coun-
ty Teachers will be held at the Court
House in Walhalla, Oh SATURDAY,,
OCTOBER 9Th. All teachers in the
county as we'll as prospective teach
ers should take due notice Of this eX-
animation and govern themselves ac-
cordingly. The usual rules govern
ing county teachers examinations
will apply. THOS. A. SMITH,
County Supt. of Education.
Sent &c, 1917 39-40
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of JOHN w. DAVIS, deceased. are
hereby notified to make payment to
the undersigned, and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present the same, duly attested,
within the time prescribed by law or
be barred
(MRS.) FANNIE II. DAVIS,
Administrative Of the Estate of John
w. Davis, deceased.
Sept 26, 1917 39-42
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
DMINISTRATRIX'S
SALE or PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Pursuant to an order Of the Court
Of Probate, | will offer for sale, for
CASH, to the highest bidder, at 10
o'clock a. M, on SATURDAY, Octo-
Der 2Oth, 1917, at the residence Of
the late r. N. Rankin, deceased, in
Oconee County, S. c., the Personal
Property belonging to the estate OF
the said r. n. Rankin, deceased,
consisting OF Horse. Mule, Cattle,
Farming Tools and Implements, etc.
(MRS.) r. NJ. RANKIN,
Administra' rix Of the Estate Of II. N.
Rankin, deceased.
Oct. 9, 1917. 1912
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND
CREDITORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate
Of MILTON NICHOLSON, deceased,
are hereby notified to make pay
ment to the undersigned, and all per-
sons having claims against said es-
tate will present the same. duly at
tested. within the time prescribed by
law or be barred.
d. T.. NICHOLSON,
Executor Of the Estate Of Milton
Nicholson, deceased.
Sept. 10, 1917. 274O
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
Flowers for Community Fair.

Will the ladies who wish to send
flowers to the Bounty Land Fair
please have them at the Bounty Land
school house on the 18th Of October
at 2 o'clock-either cut or pot flow
ers. Hope every one who has any.
thing new or extra fine will send 1t
to the fair Mrs. Julia Shanklin,
Chairman Floral Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
reruyfans Seize German Ships

Lima, Peru, Sept. 80 Peruvian
naval forces yesterday were placed
on board five German stca mships an d
three German sailing vessels which
l. I'VE been laid up at Callao since
cally in the war. Parts Of the ma
chirnry were missing.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
German iviatOr's Body Found.

British Headquarters in France
and Belgium. Oct. 2.--The body Of
Lieut.. Vosse. famous German avia-
tor, was found in the British lines.
lie was killed In a fight with British
airmcn. He died fighting detcrmin-
cdly.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03

estant church members number 97,-
$50, of whom II ,866 were baptized
in l9l5-191G. The gain was about
IA per cent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
COncrOSS Local News,

Concross, Oct. Especial: Owing
TO the rain and frcsh-worked roads,
the union meeting. which was 10
nave been held ut ConcrOss last Sat
urdaH, was not attended, but on
Sunday the Moderator and clclk
were elected and several deleEates
were enrolled from different coMgrr-
cations. The people-some Of hem
are real anxious about this oiYis.
ion getting back to work. They arc
expecting all Of us to become inter-.
estcd and to try to help talk to all
Of th" nnonle in this division ,~d
l'f 10 @c,p DO something 10 mANu
~" "Wru mcnlwr grow DNth in IN
icr"Al and in a... lance. W.. eTpGs
10 have e &nu8 ..tcDGancc ana q
Go"d UroraU ii, car uoNt nllelini. m
DecelnDer.
Rev. l.. Fl. Raines, our pastor,
came down for the union meeting
Saturday. We as community and
church feel if our pastor could come
down that distance. we who live here
should have made a special effort to
attend. Let lis all try to remember
this and not let the rain or mud keep
us at home hereafter
JOS. DilwOrth was a visitor at the
Long Creek Academy last Thursday
and Friday.
L. D. Alexander. of Greenvillc,
who has been here for two weeks on
business, returned to his home last
Friday.
Miss Agnes Hunsinger. who is
stenographer at the Hetrick Hosiery
Mills. was n visitor at the homes of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl. Alexander, Of
Walhalla. and Mr.. and Mrs. Wilburn
Abbott, Of West Union, last Thurs
day and Friday. The fresh-workcd
roads, and the rain on these roads.
made 1t almost impossible for cars
to go the Walhalla road.
Mrs. NJ. Abbott was called to the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs WV. Mitchell.
OF Birmingham, Ala, Sunday to be
at the bedside OF one of her grand
sons. who is at the point OF death.
We hope the little boy may soon be
restored to his usual health.
Miss Jane IIunsinger spent last
Thursday and Friday at the Long
Greek Academy.
Miss jamie Alexander has return
cd to her home after weeks visit
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. b. d.
BreaZeale, Of Westminster.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03

OF Japan's 54,000.000 people.
about 100000 are Christian bcliev-
ers. This figure includes Roman
and Greek Catholic converts. Prot
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-10-03
TnnlaSSco News,

"Wednesday AT ii y vio,n d. IN.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-20
(By Ed L. Keene.)

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.)
London, Nov. 20.-The direct,
unequivocal, statement to the
world allies on war aims is the OBJ
jective behind President Wilson S
advocacy Of the interallied war
council.
America aim is to induce the
allied nations to throw every
card on the table and state every
demand Of. those present and
every claim in the war.
From the entire lot then he Sc
lected those which are basic and
predicated along the broad lines
Of humanitarianism that would
justify the allies to claim them
selves as champions Of the rights
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-20
LOCAL TALENT
AT THE DIXIE

Friday night a local talent en-
tertainment will be given at the
Dixie theatre for the benefit of
the Thompson Orphanage, under
the auspices Of the ladies of the
town.
A special feature, Of about six
reels, will be first shown, the title
of. which will be announced to-
morrow. Following this will be a
farce entitled winning wild
ow,' in which Miss Lillian Harrel]
and Mr.. Allison Mcdowell will
star.
Several Of the ladies will alst
contribute with some vocal music
and the evening will be wound uT
with tea and sandwiches being
served by a bevy Of young ladies
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-11-20

Of the small nations, which are
aimed at freeing civilization from
the menace of militarism, which,
if truth, would be calculated to
make the world safe for democ-
racy.
Further that the plans and
ideas Of the entire allied council
be proclaimed to the entire world.
This move is calculated to dem
ocratize allied war making mach
inery and deal a telling blow to
German morale.
Allied diplomats state that
President Wilson, by reason Of
America s peculiar position and
vitally valuable resources, holds
the balance Of power among allied
leaders.