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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-03
TEXT Of W|LLIAN'S :
FORMAL DOCUMENT
RENOUNCINC THRONE

BERLIN. Nov. 30.-(Via Amster-
dam. 1.-The German government has
proposed to the entente nations that
q neutral commission be established
to examine the question as to who
was responsible for the war.
The proposal is contained in note
sent TO Switzerland for transmission
to France, Great Britain, Italy and
the United States. 1t asks that all
the belligerents place their secret
documents at the disposal of the
TEXT OF WILHELAI'S
FORMAL ABDICATION
BERLIN. Via Basel, Nov. 30.-(By
the Associated Press. THE extent OF
the former German emperor's act OF
remuneration, which was issued by
the new German government, lin Or
der to reply to certain misunder-
standings which have arisen with re-
gard to- the abdication," follows:
by the present documents | re-
nounce forever my rights to the
crown of Prussia and the rights to
the German imperial crown. | release
at the same time all the officials OF
the German empire and Prussia and
also all officers. noncommlssloned
officers and soldiers of the Prussian
navy and army and of contingents
from confederate states from the
oath of fidelity they have taken to
me as their emperor, king, as SUI
preme chief.
II expect from them until
new organization of the German
empire exists that they will aid
those who effectively hold the power
in Germany to protect the German
people against the menacing dangers
of anarchy, famine and foreign DOM
nation.
Made and executed and signed by
our own hand with the imperial seal
at Amerongen, November rs.
CSigned) WILLIAM"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-03
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-03
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-12-03
Ask Government to
Purchase 38,503 Acres
Of Land in Georgia

w ANAAN1 AL NNOA SAO
WASHINGTON. Nov. 3O.-That
the government purchase 3S,053 acres
of land in Georgia at a cost OF $751;
012 was recommended at a meeting
of the national forestry reservation
commission Friday.
The lands which would be affected
by this recommendation lie in north
Georgia and are in Rabun, Haber-
sham, Fannin, Union and Lumpkin
counties. This acquisition is to be
made by the government following
the efforts made by Congressman
Gordon Lee, of the Seventh Georgia
district, who is Il member of the
commission.
The members of the commission
to recommend this purchase of prop
erty are Congressman Lee, of GeOr-
gia; secretary of war. secretary of
interior, secretary of agriculture,
Senator Smith, of Maryland, and
Congressman Hawiey, Of Oregon.
PURCHASE FOLLOWS REPEAL
OF ACT By LEGISLATURE
The acquisition of forest reserve
lands in north Georgia was stopped
by the reservation commission in the
fall of 1917 because of an act passed
by the Georgia legislature at the 1917
session. The terms of this act, ac-
cording to the commission, imposed
unreasonable and unfriendly difficult
ties IN the way OF the government.
The commission adopted a resolution
declaring its intention not to pUr-
chase any more lands in Georgia I'M
til the act was repealed.
Governor Dorsey. in his message
to the legislature at the 1918 ses-
sion strongly recommended the re-
peal of the act, and his recommended
ton was carried out by the legisla-
ture. The repeal of the act removed
the obstacles to the further extern
sion of the great reserve which the
government is building up in the
Blue Ridge section of north Geor-
gia, and the reservation commission
is now going forward with the pur-
chase of lands.
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tion.
 Protection of labor
 Establishment of juvenile courts.
 Appeals from temporary injunctions or appointment of receivers.
 Eastern boundary of the state defi- nitely fixed
 Extension of the change of venue.
 Tax system that is fair and equit- able.
 That Actuarial Bureau may be ere ated under the direction of the state insurance commission
 On the question of taxation which was the most vexatious considered during the whole session of the con vention, the committee says
 ''The constitutional convention has spent more time and labor on the article on taxation than on any other subject which came before the con vention. It finally adopted the old the taxing power. No greater taxes can be levied under the proposed constitution than under the old con stitution. The Limitations are the same but the convention added some sections which in it's judgment makes our system of assessing taxes more practical, and it also provides for reaching some property which has heretofore escaped taxation"
 Among many other things, provis- ion is made whereby the counties may pay their indebtedness, and when this is done and the county placed on a cash basis, there will be no occasion to issue scrip, and taxes will be paid in currency. This pro- vision does not become effective, however until July 1, 1920.
 Emphasis is laid upon the provision whereby local legislation in the gen. eral assembly is absolutely abolish ed This, in the estimation of the committee, will save great deal of money and much valuable time, and deny rights to no one.
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Proposed Constitutienal Amendment
 Be Kt Resolved by the Senate and House sf Representatives Of the State ef Arkansas. the Majority os Both Hosses Agreeing Theretof
 That the following is hereby pro- posed ss an amendment to the Con- stitutioa of the State of Arkansas. ana the same being submitted to the cleo tors sf the State for approval or re- lection at the next general electlon for Senators and Representatives. IT majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment the same shall become a part of the Con stitusion of the State of Arkansas. to- witt
 That Sections 2 and , of Article T of the Constitutfos of the State of Ar kansas be amended to read as follows:
 The Supreme Court shall be compos- ed of seven Judges. one of whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected as such. Tn the consideration and decis- ion of eases. all Judges may sit CT the Court may be divided into two divfs- ions. and the decision of each of said Court The Chief Justice shall assign three of the Associate Justices to each division, and he may change such as- stgnments from time to time. and the Associate Justices may interchange thsHaseIvss. The eoncurrsnce' of three Judges shali be necessary to decis- lon in either division. When tho Court is sitting in banc. the Chief Jus tieo shall preside. and the concurrence of feur shall be necessary to . decis- lea. Tho CAief Justice shall aiiot tho cases te tn edfvisions. and he may or der any cass to be decided or recon siAered by the court In banc. The Chsef Justice may sit in either divisioa. and shall preside when SC sitting: The Judges of each division shall elect . prsSliag Judge for that diviston. who shall preside when the Chief Justice fs not sitting In that division. If the Chief Justice is absent from the Court. the senior Judge prssent shall perform hls, .dutfes.
 The Governor shall aUpsint ths two ! additional Judges provided for herein. Oas of whom shall hold office until his sueossss~ Is elected at the general siec- ti0a for State officers in 1922. and qusiines. and one of whom shall hold office until his successor ts elected at the general election for State officers la ftf4. and qualities.
 Approved by the Governor. and nied In the office of the Secretary of State. January IT. 1917
 Each elector may vote for or against the above amendment.
 Witness my official signature this. the 3<th day of April. 1918.
 TSeau TOM J. TERRAL.
 Secretary of State.
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FOR AMENDMENT NO. tS. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. iI.

Re It Resolved by the Hssse of Rep resentatIves ana the Senate of the state of Arkansas. the Majority of Both Houses Agreeing Theretos
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the Consti-
 tuition of the State of Arkansas. and the same being submitted to the elec-
 tora of the State for approval or re- J5dUon ar the hext 4sHeral etectIon for Senators and Representatives if majority of the electors voting at such election adopt such amendment. the same shall become part of the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas, ts- wit:
 saction 1. Notwithstanding the linn itatton contained in Section 1 of Arti- cle Is of the Consultation. ths credit of the State may be loaned and in- debtedness incurred to an amount not
 ed valuation of all the property in the State for the purpose of providing
 funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within tho State. subject to the Limitations herein contained
 Sec. g. The Governor. Secretary of
 state and State Land Commissioner
 shall constitute the State Land Board.
 which board is hereby authorized and
 bonds in the name of the State. to pc
 known as "Arkansas Farm Credit
 Bonds" in an amount not to exceed
 of ali the property in the State and
 to place the proceeds In the state
 Treasury in a fund to be known as the
 "Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund" Sec. !. Said bonds shalI be Issued s5ooo so and st.ooo.oo. and shall be is- saed h series of $10,o0o.eo or multi pies thereof. drawn to mature in not, more than thirty-six years; nor shall said bonds be sold until applications from bona nde purchasers of land az Sregating s1o.ooo.oo have been nled with and approved by the State LAnd Board. Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate of four per cent per an- mum. and shall be exempt from tax ,t Its subdivtstons.
 Sec. 4 Said State Land Board is au- ,horized and dfrected to loan the mon- avs in said Arkansas Rural Credits Loan Fund to bona fds purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas. upon notes se- ,ured by mortgages or deeds of trust constituting first Hens on such farm lands in amounts which shall not ex- ceed seventy -five per cent of the ap- praised value of such lands. The cred- 1t of the State shall not bs loaned to any. person to purchase more than 80 acres of land. nor land valued at moro than 3E00o per acre. Nor shall a loan of less than S200,00 nor more than s. 0oos8e be made to any purchassr of isad
 ser. s. Such loans shall not be made excspt to owners who "operata" and occupy lands mortgaged. and shall be made fer the following purposes: (a) The payment for lands purchased; tb) the purchase of live stock and oth- CT equipment. and the making of lm-l provements which. in the Judgment Of Aaid boa@d. Fwfii incrsaac the produc- nwsty of ssuch iands or, add to their yaiae as farm hOms 'fn a degree to
 testify ssneh zsxDsndtturet and lcl for
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LITTLE ROCK LETTER
(By Clio Harper)


 Little Rock, Oct. Lone of the thoughts uppermost in the minds of Arkansas patriots at this time is, how maay of our new registrants of September 11. total of 193,569, will 1t be necessary to call to make secure the victory now within the grasp of the alliesf
 Already there are fully 100000 Arkansans in the service of the gov ernment. in one branch or another. and thousands more are ready to respond to any call that comes.
 There is scarcely a county in the state that has not furnished its quota in the long casualty list that comes as grim reminder of the terrible battles raging along the line from Flanders to Lorraine.
 Ready have always been the strong right arm and open purse of the loyal Arkansans for any call made upon them by their government, and long as blood and treasure are need ed in the worlds battle for democ- racy and liberty.
 But it cannot be denied that peace will be received with rejoicing by the people of Arkansas. as it will by a war weary world. But peace is pos sible only when war can no longer ruin the world Business interests and industrial interests are suffering but it is realized that unless the war is fought to that decisive conclusion insisted upon by President Wilson, there is. no business interest of any kind that would be secure.
 Arkansas is doing it's part in ev- cry campaign that is put on, and will continue to do so, unflinchingly, un- falteringly, aud with grim determi- nation that will brook no defeat
 Pulaski county's' achievement in raising it's quota for the Fourth Lib. erty Loan. S4.240. 900, in week is characteristic of the state.
 Name your figure eand we will raise it." has been the spirit of every community, and they have meant every word of it.
 
 Alter you have tried it six months how do you like the regulation of time?
 Everything else is regulated-food. fuel building, gasoline. newspapers, railroad travel. clothing and public morsls-tben why not the time?
 Progressive Americans do not ac- cept second place and let Joshua step up front with his command for the sun to stand still till he could whip the Amorites.
 The Americans have pretty large job on thstr hands. both before and behind Hnes, so they have con sidered k necessary to conserve time as well ss other things. Over in Lorraine and Flanders the boys from Arkansas. and Maine. and Florida and California. and Hudson Bay, and Kamchatka, do not care whether the
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 WENT.
Prepssed Censtits tional Amendment
 Nc. IS.

Providing credit of State may be loaned and indebtedness incurred to an amount not exceeding two per cent Of the assessed valuation of property in State for tho purpose of providing funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or mak- ing farm loans: providing Governor. Secretary of State and State Land Com missioner shall constitute State Land Board having authority to sell bonds in name of State. place money In state Treasury and loan money to bona fde purchasers of farm lands in Arkansas. and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and repaid; dele gating to the Legislature the authority to provide for carrying out. administer ing and safeguarding the provisions of this amendment: providing all provis- ions of the Constitution of Arkansas in conflict with stNs amendment are repealed.
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Creation of . Board of Paraons .Quadrennial elections.

Four, year terms for county officers
 Salary and four year terms for members of the legislature.
 Creation of office of lieutenant gov ernor.
 Provisions for supreme court and other court including two new supreme court judges.
 Majority verdicts in civil cases.
 Prosecuting attorneys placed on a salary. 3
 Means to take care of indebtedness of state and counties.
 Provision for bond issues for in- ternal improvements
 Regulation of county scrip redemp- tion 9 Minority representation on boards. Provision for budget committed, E improved system of pabiio eduoa.
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sun shines or not-they are just as we'll pleased if it does not.
 But what we had started to talk about is that system of time saving which was started last spring, when clocks and watches were all set ahead one hour.
 There were folks who thought it would demoralize everything and turn the world topsy-turvy, and all sorts of objections were offered to it.
 And not one of the inconveniences predicted ever came to pass.
 Everybody had the same time and there was no inconvenience what ever, and the general public did not stop to consider what tremendous saving in daylight they were uncon- sciously making.
 Now the time is approaching when the process is to be reversed. On October 27 all clocks and watches are to be stopped for one hour. Peo- pie are advised that they musn't turn the hands back for an hour. for so much trouble would result that there are not enough repair men to fix the time pieces.
 The Western Union Telegraph Com pany suggests that while it is alright to top clocks and watches for an hour. the difficulty would be to start them on time, and says the better plan would be to turn the hands around eleven hours.
 The change is to be made at ? a. m. October 27.
 ssss
 The constitutional convention com mittees in session here last week recognized newspapers as the great est mediums of publicity available, through which all the people of the state may be reached. And the pa pers are to be called upon in the campaign that is contemplated to bring to the attention of the people the advantages of the new constitu- tion over the old.
 An intensive campaign is to be conducted under the direction of the Oh T. M Mehaffy is president and J. G.. Ferguson is secretary.
 An order has been placed for the printing of 25O,O0O copies of the constitution and the address to the people prepared by the committee on submission and address. These are to be distributed throughout the state by the delegates of the various counties. and an effort made to place a copy in the hands of every voter.
 In addition to this many of the delegates and others have agreed to make speeches over the state in it's support. and campaign of news paper propaganda will be carried on.
 The address that has been prepar- ed emphasizes the following points as worthy the consideration of the voters
 Comprehensive and complete initia- tive and referendum.
 Equality of suffrage.
 Abolition of local legislation.
 State wide prohibition.
 Merger of the tax commission and the railroad commission into the Arkansas Corporation Commission.
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT.
Proposed ConstitutionaI Amendment
 No. I4.

Amending Sections and of Arti- cle z of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; providing that the Su- preme Court ef the State shall be composed of seven Judges, one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices; pro yiding the Judges may sit in two dl- visions. and otherwise providing the manner in which the court shall sit and shall render its decisions.
 Providing for the selection and cleo ton of the two additional Judges,
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The Berlin National zeitung ssss. v. "The Germans seek to weaken 'as enemy by retiring far to the Iss,' a.. probably operating on the Know'essv .n'v that their attempts to advance as vns appeared to make the enemy suUao .ae er-Nashvflfe Southern Lumperin'A
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Tn accordance with induction tele- gram No. 108, dated October 2. 1918, entrainment is required on October 15, 1918, of three (3) colored men
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qualified for general military se,v,,. who have had at least a gramm.. school education or it's equivalent !, who have the ability to read .., write, and who have had at le,s, four years of grammar school edue, tion and who have some anti,nd. for mechanical work along tho ,n.. or training hereinafter specified io, Branch Normal School, Pine Rlu, Arkansas, for instructions as aut. mechanics and general mechanics
 Voluntary Until October f2, 1913
 Registrants are urged to present themselves to their local board fm enlistment in this service.
 LOCAL BOARD FOR LEE COTINTy
 ARTHUR COTTER, Chairman
 J. E. STEVENSON, Secretary October 2, 1918.
 NOTICE WHITE REGIsTRANTs
 Voluntary Special Call
 Mixcai No. A--1417
 In accordance with induction tele gram No. 107, dated October 2, 1913 entrainment is required on October Is of four (4) white men qualified for general military service who have had at least a grammar school education or it's equivalent or who have the ability to read and write and have some aptitude for mechani cal work and some experience along the line of training hereinafter spect fled, for St. Louis Board of Educs. tion, St. Louis, Mo, for instructions as aeroplane woodworkers, auto me chanics, blacksmiths and machinists Men selected for this service will receive a course of training at gov ernment expense, fitting them to serve in army positions at the front and behind the lines. This IS an exceptional opportunity for qualinea men.
 Voluntary Until October 12' 'slS
 Qualified registrants are urged 10 present themselves to their loc1 board for enlistment in this servlcs LOCAL BOARD FOR LEE COUNT
 ARTHUR COTTER, Chairman
 J. E. STEVENSON, Secretary October 2, 1918.
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MILITARY NOTICE

NOTICE coLoREo REGIsTRANTs Voluntary Special Gail
 MixcaI No. A-t432
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FOR AMENDMENT NO. II. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. 1[
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-01
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE

bradstreet's says that "S4 per cent
Oh all failures are among non adver-
tisers."
winch, considering the source Of
Tue declaration, is pretty conclusive
proof that advertising pays.
Wien Brodstrcet's says that on,y
'G Fer "'nt of business failures arc
among advo"osers the statement has
real significance.
No business firm ever became tru,y
great except by the aid of adyertis.
ing.
Like comnot'ion. advertising is tho
life OF trade" Without It, in med,
3rn days and undNr modern busine. .
coalitions. no commercial or other
b'S.&'Ss oH II cn achieve thi sue
cess that it can with it.
That Is matte. as every success.
ful business man will'attest.
Outside, possibly, Of personality an,
integrity, Advertising. is the might
lest force, positive and potent, in
present-day commerce and business
Atlanta Constitution.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-01
CHIEF FLYNN STATES
HIS PURPOSE

+! William J. Flynn, chief of the Unit
ed States Secret Service, is standing
sponsor for an important serial pho.
to-dramatic production called "The
Eagles Eye" now being made by
the Whartons, intended to give ire
public a most comprehensive expos
ure in motion pictures of the plots
and crimes of the Imperial German
spy system in this country.
In a statement issued as to his pur-
! pose and aims in formulating this
story and lending his name to its
production in pictures, Chief Flynn
said that his object is to inspire pa
Itriotism and foster loyalty to the
United States government; to i'm.
press on citizens of every race and
creed the importance of standing by
the President in this, the most try
ing hour the American nation has
ever known; to encourage enlistment
In the United States Army and NAVY
and establish the fact that conscrip-
ton is absolutely necessary IN ths
safety OF the country; TO encourage
purchases of Liberty Bonds and f.
nanclal aid to the Red Cross, and,
finally, to do all possible to convince
doubtful ones that universal democ.
lacy is essential to the peace and
prosperity of the entire world
Propaganda in behalf of these OBJ
jeets," said Chief Flynn, "has been
shown to be necessary. The people
/, are entitled to full knowledge of
the Imperial German governments
crime against America. Motion pic
lures present a most powerful and
novel medium to this end. The events
depicted in my story treat Of closed
and concluded cases and deal with
facts not hitherto made known,
which are interviewer with a roman
tic fictional story to present them in
an entertaining and interestins
manner.
ut is my hope that everyone will
be afforded the opportunity OF learn.
ing from the screen the serious men
ace which confronts this country in
the insidious spy organization of tn,
enemy now existing in our midst. II
this result be accomplished nv OBJ
Ject will be attained, for every true
American with a knowledge Of the
facts will stand by the flag, ant
mothers wives and sweethearts will
gladly give UP their men folk to aid
in meeting the grave crisis which
now confronts our government"