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continents must h%eneeforth be rccok-
nized as the experiment station for
the development of democratic forms
OF government. that the people Of
Latin Araoltea must be left. to them
selves, as far as possible, to work out
n Political principle that in these
later days has been called the right Of
self-deteFMinaton.
Fourteen months ago this nation
wa startled out Of its century long
dream that the American continents
lication Of. the. zimmerman note. The
effort Of the Imperial Minister fer
Foreign Affairs to establish a baee Of
attack upon the United States two
weeks before Germany announced its
intention to resume liz policy Of UNI
restricted submarine warfare was not
an example Of "Narren Politik." For
q generation the German merchant.
the German banker and the German
which the people Of the western henri
sphere we've unconscipusfy walking.
German agents were to bee found IN
all parts 81 Central and South Aner-
lea. They were conscfously carrying
forward, while the people Of the Unit
ed StAtes were looking on untroubleA.
1 system Of peaceful occupation"
We Americans and not the Germans
we're the iasaliats and the dreamers..
was protected by the isolation Of the
western continents.
In the long run ~ have always
justined our faith III ths vtrtua az a
policy Of self.gever1nnent for every
inch Of territory that ~ have con-
Uttered or aunexed. Even the most
sov(ta critic can scarcely 4llege that
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

try and in Europe who accuse. s OF
entering upon the war for the liberia
ton OF Cuba in the interests of the
owners of sugar plantations. The his
tory of y dealings with Cuba and
Porto Rico and our endeavor to estab-
lish self-government and ultimate
freedom in the Philippine Islands is
9 complete answer to this accuse ton
In the case of Cuba we have carried
United States hereby disclaims any
dMrnsition or intention to exercize
sovereignty. jurisdiction, or contro,
over said island except for the paci.
f1cation thereof, and ASSERTS its de-
termination. when that is accomplish
ed. to leave the government and con
troll Of this land to its people. ga@
In 1911, after generation OF quiet,
a new revolution broke out in Mexico,
For six years the lawless acts OF
bandits and revolutionists continued.
Twice. President Wilson was forced to
send troops into Mexico, but each
time he held faith with the traditional
policy Of this country as he expressed
It: I'VE do not stand for occupations.
We do not stand for material inter
sats. We do not stand for any mar
row conception, even Of political in
stituticns. but we do stand for this,
that We are bonded together = in
America to zee to it that no man shall
serve any master who a not pfahis
own choosing" ~
Today we are hghtins with a still
broader vision. II am proposing
said President Wilson in his address
TO the senate an January 70. 1917. "a
y were, that the nations should with
one accord adopt the doctrine Of
President Monroe "A the doetrins ~
the world: that no nation should seek
to extend its polity yer n other ma
ton or people, but that every people
should be left free to determine ite
own polity, its own way Of develop
ment. unhindered, u~nthreatened, UNI
afraid" II once again, most re.
eluctantly, abe has called her youne
men together with the sound, Of the
bugle, tits 70 hght for the cause of
democracy ~ u fathers understood
II and for . cause, that ID even gran
der ana more univsrsai--for freedom
and thu right Of peoples to eelf-de-
ternaiHitien in all parts Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04
GIVE HIM SQUARE DEAL

George Creel, who is head Of the Bureau of Public
Information. has had something less than a square deal
from some OF those who have taken it upon themselves to
criticise him, and who are apparently looking microscop.
ically for something to criticize.
Mr.. Creel has been charged with saying in a public
address that he thanked God that the United States had
not been prepared for war when the war began. In view
Of the fact that our unpreparedness is necessarily pro-
longing the var, and is costing the lives of many thou-
sands Of men who need not have been sacrificed IL seem
ed incredible that such a statement could have been made
by = trusted officer Of the American government and the
personal appointee Of the president of the United states.
Yet Mr. Creel did actually say something of that sort.
A critic Who desired to be fair in the matter, before
launching out into invective against a public official for
an alleged statement Of that sort, would have satisfied
himself. not only that the statement reported was actu-
ally made, but would have informed himself, in some
measure, as to~the conditions under which 1t was uttered,
Instead. the alleged statement was immediately made the
text for many a bitter sermon against Crsel, and there
vas quite . chorus Of demand that he resign.
Now, Just what are the facts? In the first place,
there il no record of just what Mr.. Creel did say, for no
stenegrapher was present and no verbatim report Of the
address was made. There is, therefore, nothing but tn,
recollection of those who were present. But while no one
agreement as to. the general purpose of the utterances.
In the course Of a war address MI. Creel vas presenting
an argument in justification Of the course Of the United
States. He charged that the war was begun by Germany.
Among the evidences to which he called attention he cit
ed the fact that while Germany was prepared for war,
down to the last detail not one Of her antagonists wax
prepared. And. conspicuous for it, lack Of preparation
was the United states. This condition, unfertunsts q It
was in relation to our immediate activities. had At least
the merit Of demonstrating to our contemperarise and
to all succeeding generations. that We were suiluess Of
any share in bringing On the war, and Mr.. Creel express
ed qualification for that evidence.
It looks . little different, stated that way. It is pos
sfble that the sentence that the speaker used may have
been badly stated. But his intent was clear. and it ap-
pears thst NO oas whe heard him hsA Any DOUBT ~ u ha
meaning. And yet q fragment was torn from his address
and was made to do duty As proof that . prominent Off
cial wa saeh . pronounced paesfHt thSt he sloried in the
met that the nation had been utterly snprepared for Va.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

Mr. IIoever predicts Z wheat crop 81 ses.aea,aSo
hsshsls n ~ UnitsA States this year. ANA sees poS,thit-
~ Tor aassnSf hundred siashs. with snsh 4 pro.
duction. and things sstns well on the other side. the
time viii be in sight vixen We may enjoy aAsth@r slie1
% Tint nice faky white brsad, IKE mother use4 Is make,
y ~ nsaattisa. ne ssssh aa4 90.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04
Ward county has passed the half
million dollar mark in Liberty bonds,
and is still going strong.

Governor Frazier is billed to speak
at a Red Gross rally and sale at New
willie, Saturday. May Is.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

Joseph Morrison of Drayton, who
has represented his district as county
commissioner for eight years, will not
be a candidate for reelection.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

"Bilbul," a comic opera in two acts,
will be staged by Mayville home tai
emit for the benefit of the Red Cross,
at the Mayville Opera house, Friday
and Saturday evenings, May. II and
is,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

The Townelites certainly did moi
masat many friends among the Min
ne eso'a with the endorsements
VI d candidate to run against Con.
gresham Stevenson. Son-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

CHARLES A. Lindberg. the Nonnart;.
s ah canoidate for governor Of Mime
h;s mas TAILED to arouse interest for
+h canoloacy in the northern part 81
~ INC a.. f.a.e' where he has held many
maeetlngs the last few days, but With
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

Herman and Irene Tedrow, Q ana
: years, We're severely injured ~ + to
different accidents this weeE at .ho
leoroW farm near Sheyenne. Her.
man sustained a broken leg. Will.
ms sister had a limb badly laceratad
IN an automobile wheel. Both w;,1
recoyer. DoeA VIII
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

State Superintendent n. C. Nc
Donald is slated as successor of Geo,
a.. Mcfarland, president of the VAL
ley City normal, it is limited. Nc
l)onald's chances Of being reelected
are not OF the brightest and it would
ne IN keeping with his former record
TO KICK Mcfarland out to make room
for himself.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

The stage is-all set for the Red
Cross auction sale at LaMoure We'd
nesday. May 8, and the present indi-
cations are. says the Chronicle, that
the city will have the largest crowd
it ever entertained,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

Otto Timm. formerly located at
LaMoure, was killed in an auto acct
dent at Lake Park, Iowa, a few days
ago. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-04

some one came along and stole a
ord belonging to Mike Walsk, e]e-
vator agent at Darlington. the other
lignt, IL Is the first automobile theft
'eported IN Foster county this year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
AUSTRALIAN LAW PASSED.
takcn From Table in Senate and
Amended.

Columbia, Feb. 1O.-The Australian
ballot system for the cities and towns
OF South Carolina has been enacted
into law by the general assembly. The
measure was apparently lost Friday
night in the senate when it was ia
oled. Yesterday the measure was call
ed back and amended in several par
ticulars.
AS amended the act will not apply
to the rural voting precincts. The act
is not to interfere with the system
already established by Charleston. 1t
Is provided that the canvass of the
vote be open to the public.
The adoption of the Australian bal
lot system is considered one of the
most important pieces OF legislation
at the present session. The measure
was fathered in the senate by Senator
Nicholson Of Edgefeld.
The senate last night killed all sec
ond reading bills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

hand to the task of achieving it. we
shall not turn back.
l hope that 1t is not necessary Tor
me to add that no word of what I
have said is intended as a threat. That
is not the temper of our people. |
have spoken thus only that the whole
world may know the true spirit OF
''merica--that men everywhere may
know that our passion for justice and
Tor SELF government is no mere pas
s'cn OF words but a passion which,
once set In action. must be satisfied.
me power of\the United States is
menance to no nation or people. 1t
VIII never. be used in aggression or
Tor the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of any selfish
interest OF our own. 1t springs out
OF freedom and is for the service of
freedom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
ENDLESS CHAIN HOG CLUBS.
Rock Hill Bank Adopts Plan for Bcnc-
fit of York County Farmers.

Rock Hill, Feb. 13.-In view Of the
interest being aroused throughout the
South i'm the raising of pure bred
hogs, the plan recently adopted by the
Peoples National Bank of this city is
OF general interest. Under this plan
already several score of registered
brood sows have been placed on farms
in this community and several dozen
more have been ordered. The plan is
one whereby every farmer who so de
sires can stock his farm with pure
bred hogs at no cost, except the feed
ing and care Of the sows.
The plan is for each farmer tn
take registered brood SOW, either &,
Duroc Jersey or Berkshire. When tn.
flrst litter of pigs is four months. Old
two sow pigs are returned to the
bank. When the second litter is four
months old two SOW pigs are return
ed to the bank. The SOW is then the
property of the farmer without cost
II the sow dies meantime the bank
sustains the loss. The bank maintains
registered boar for breeding pur-
poses. The second phase of the plan
is known as the endless chain propo-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

sition. The sow pigs secured froaa
the distribution of sows are distribut-.
GU among the boys of the county. each
poy agreeing to return to the banK
TWO four months old pigs in payment
ior ms pig. These pigs are i'm turn
distributed to other boys and on AMI
on until the entire country is stock
ed The registered boar will be at
the service of all members of tIs
club. Already quite :. number of this
first who secured these brood sows
have fine litters of pigs, some Of
which will soon be old enough to be-
gin placing in the endless chain club
among the boys. Scores of banks i'm
this and adjoining States, have writ
ten for information regarding the
plan. ,-. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
SMITH AMENDMENT ADDED.
Provides for Nitrates to Farmers nt
Cost.

Washington, Feb. 11.-By unani-
nous vote the senate committee on
agriculture has approved the amend
ment Of Senator E. d. Smith of South
Carolina to the agricultural appro-
priation bill making revolving fund
of $1O,000,000 wherewth the govern
ment will purchase nitrates for sale
to the farmers at cost. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16
Cadetship ut Annapolis.

.as sf.
Washington. Feb. 9.-I beg to no.
tify all parties interested that there
will be a competitive examination I'd
fill cadetship at Annapolis, and
three alternates, on the 18th Of March
This vacancy exists by reason of the
Act of December, 1917.
Two or three weeks ago an eXami-
nation was held in Columbia to fill
this vacancy by Supt. Swearingen and
Prof. Bruce Coleman. 1 have decid-
ed would pay no attention to this
examination, but will hold another
because Mr.. Blackman, the principal
who won the cadetship, is too old and
therefore ineligible to enter. The law
specifically requires:
'All candidates are required to be
citizens of the United States and
must, at the time of their examinations
Cor admission. be between the ages of
l6 and 20 years. A candidate is
eligible for examination on the day nc
becomes 16 and is ineligible on the
day he becomes 20 years of age"
Mr.. Blackmon having been born on
The 18th of July, 1897, was 20 years
Old last July.
Mr.. Black, the first alternate, has
notified me that he has found his eyes
defective.
If the other two alternates, w. T.
Duncan, Jr.. and A. j. McDavid, are
qualified they can win the cadetshil
after another examination just as wei
as they won the alternates in the las;
one. My anxiety that there shall be
no vacancy, which South Carolina
ought to be filing, is the reason 1 am
taking this extra trouble, and 1 hope
the papers Of the State generally will
publish this notice SO as to give it
wide circulation.
1t would save me great deal of
trouble--and the boys some heart
burning--if each candidate in these
competitive examinations would have
himself looked over by competent
physician or surgeon, so as to find out
whether it is worth his while to COM
pete or not.
Mr.. Swearingin will supply any
young man interested with all the nee
Cssary information in regard to this
examination, or he can write direct to
me here I will say that alternates
who win at these competitive eXami-
rations should report when ORDERED
TO stand the examinations at the
academies whether they win or not,
for frequently it happens that the
principal fails: and have known the
nd alternate. and sometimes the third
to get the appointment.
have never considered these ap-
pointments to West Point and Anna
polls as patronage, but regarded them
as belonging to the state and myself
Ds only the vehicle through which tho
IOys receive the authority TO report
to the academies.
q. II. rillman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Rome, Feb. 12.-The Austrians yes
terday renewed their attacks on the
northern front, west of the Brenta
river, but were held in check by the
Italians. The Austrian columns were
torn to pieces by the Italian fire and
the attacks stopped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-02-16

Washington, Feb. 12.-President
Wilson today nominated Thomas w.
Page, Of Virginia, to be member of
the United States Tariff Board.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
EXECUTED IN
STATE PRISON
Man Convicted Of Numbering His
Wife, Prociaims His Inno-
cence up to Last Mor1-
ent Of Life.

EUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. May %
Howard Deweese was executed at the
state prison here at 6:55 o'clock this
morning by shooting for the murder
of his wife. Fannie Fisher DeWeese,
September %, 1916.
He protested his innocence up to
the end. His last words were:
Il am not guilty. That's all l have
to say. Let her go. boys"
The murdered woman was former
wife of Henry W. Fisher, New
York haberdasher. She eloped with
DeWeese to Reno, New, where she
secured a divorce and then married
DeWeese Her murderer was the
son of Dal DeWeese. wealthy orchard
list of Canyon City, Colo, and well
known hunter Tor the Smithsonian
institute.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
IRISH AWAIT NEXT MOVE
AND ADVISE NO ENLISTMENTS

fight against consai2tion, when it
comes
The reported impending publication
of the evidence against the alleged
o-German plotters is awaited with
the greatest interest, as it may wild
en- the gap between the Sim Feiners
and the nationalists, OF may cause
split in the Mansion house confer
ence.
''The refusal Of the government to
allow representatives of the Irish
people to forward an appeal to Presi-
dent Wilson who is the champion OF
the rights OF nations-unless the ap-
peal is censored by the military gov
ernm en of Ireland-is a notice to the
allies that the principles for which
they are fighting do not apply to Ire
Land" declares the Freeman Jour
nal. 'Tt will have a more prejudica1
effect on American opinion than any
mission"
Other newspapers say the lord
mayor, uncertain of his reception in
America does not wish to 60 there
as had been planned
The Mansion house conference
alienated every friend of the nation
alist aspirations in England, France
and America" the Irish Times de-
clared. The conference is aware os
this, for the lord mayor has signed a
trivial, ridiculous excuse to avoid the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
f Killed in Action, Nine
pea OF Wounds and Seven
teen in Hospitals.

.ed Press Leased Wire Service
AsHiNGToN. May e4-Forty
easualties listed by the war de
nenl today were divided thus
~ Killed in action; ten dead ot
,an. nine OF wounds, and four o,
~ sl3teen severely wounded
p ohe slightly wounded.
de n Frederick D. Clair. ot
pnia. u. was killed In action
whitney Joyce, of UnadilIa. N
"a :, wounds: Laeuts. Aimee D
n manchester. N. H., and Er,.
% ..S,an, M,aoben, Colorado Springs
ne list follows
neo IN action
pp 3. Frederick d. Claire Phi,ade,.
"a; Corporal Lionel p Rodrick
gn; Privates Francis Hieby
ison, i, y, Ny. Y; John A. schramkowski,
eq OF disease.
po[ai Daniel L. Johnson At.
"a; Privates Franklin a.
Mnscotah, Kans Gnnn n -, =,
ton snrainerd. Mimi; Homer e.
Lunsra rnapprlns1eld. Mo-: John Crien.
New y. Iowa; Joseph P. Nor
hs; EmoS S Evans Pegues, st.
man mer s. Prengel. st Louis !:
lph vi1nss. vi1s. Minneapolis, Minn. !;
AaamA Lle. Ark
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Allies Build Ships Faster Than They are Sunk
and are Sinking U Boats Faster
Than Built.
IS STILL A MENACE But NOT A PERIL
America. Entrance to War Gives Confidence
of Result, But Does not Equalize
Collapse of Russia

paunder snd 2G3aEa nF 3fsGt
treatiee peafratn Gacmnny - little
today - they did when belgium was
inxaded."
naoe y 0nsnhad
ROME, May IA British air
squadron successfully bombed the
Austrian submarine and eeaplme
base 1T Cattaro yestenday, setting fire
to the piers and han1raB. = was Of
ficially announced today
No Paras1se IA Paaox
mLNBIRG, My Az-Tho Russian
collapse and the Submarine warfare
are special adverstt1es with which the
government has been concealed to
cope since Il took oznC Premier
|LidydGeorge declared = = sDsech
here today.
~The submarine w1xxre va nm
precedented and unszpscGA evan
from Germany. The history Of riFacy
contains no parallel"
.1n 1916 we doubled the productionS
OF ships. In 1918, we hope to treble
or quadruple it"
The premier paid trfbuts to the
skill. ingenuity, resource9nlness and
"inyincible valor" Of the naval and
merchant sailors. who have oyer-
come the submarine dfmcuftfes-
Lloyd-George said The allied sail.
ors had pursued the Submarines re-
lentlessly, day ae1 night until the
pest has at last been conquered"
They have also hafried the submar-
ines nests, he Eaid- Of which Two
Ostend and Zeebrugge- been
blocked
The premier's declaration that an
admiralty report shows a record de-
struction of submarines during April.
was greeted with cheers.
'In April there was the highest
output of shipping since the sub
marine warfare was begun" the pre-
mier said.
s'For the first time, production ex-
ceeded losses. That's not a bad rec
ord for government whose faults
have been so freely advertised
"The allies are now building ships
faster than the enemy can sink
them,' the premier declared.
"The Germ ans recognize the failure
of their submarine warfare and are
therefore conducting an offensive on
the west front. They were driven
into that as a last resort to secure
victory.
THE submarine is stin menace,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
Arrests Continue and Those
Taken in Custody Are De-
ported to Great Britain.
by Webb Miller, United Press Staff
COFreSpOndenf

CBy Webb Miller, United Press Staff
Correspondent
DUBLIN, May 25.-Sinn Feiners
and nationaIists are uneasy awaiting
the government's next move. Their
principal concern seems to be that
the government Will rest, now that
the Sim Fein leaders are interned.
Many young Irishmen are applying
to get into the American army. The
nationaIists are counseling against
this, however, saying such a move
should be put off until home rule is
secured.
Meanwhile the government is
rounding UP the last of the alleged
plotters. About a dozen persons were
arrested yesterday and last night
and were Immediately deported.
There will be no trouble over the
arrests said member of the na-
tionalist conference. I'VE are wait
ing and watching and playing bigger
game-fighting conscription.
Its the governments next move.
We will not let them bait US into a
disadEantageous position tor the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-05-24
pDAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS FORTY-FOUR NAMES

Died OF wounds
Lieut. Whitney H. Joyce. Unadilla
N. y; Sergeant James L. Yates
Province, Quebec, Canada; Privates
Neil Gallagher, Doovork Geesala
BaIlnr, County Mayo, Ireland: John R.
Joyce. Crosby, N. D.: Willie Kapit-
ske, Converse, Texas; Irwin o. McCon-
melee, 612 West Sixth ST., Atlantic,
Iowa; Frank Opie. Concord, N. H.;
Woodruff Perkins, Overton. New; !;
Carlton DeWolf Roberts, Brooklyn, N.
IL.
Died of accident
Lieut.. Aimee d. Genard, Manches-
ter, N. H.; Eugene Paul Wubben. LOG
North Chestnut street, Colorado
Springs, Colo; Cadet Joseph A.
Betanhausen, Hazelton. Pa; Private
Patrick w. Royce, Jamaica Plain,
Mass
Wounded severely
Captain John A. Battin, Watervliet.
n. Y: Corpora1s John J. O'Mara.
Chicago: John X. Sullivan, Kingston.
N. Y: Sergeants Cleo G. Handy,
Covington. Ca: Thomas c. Mitchell,
South Bridge. Mass. Privates Harry
W. Congdon, Bridgeport, Conn; Or
vile z. Garvin. Schenectady, N Y:
Joseph A Giegerich, Elizabeth, N. j.:
Paul L. Hall, Juniata, Pa: W1adislaw
Jablonowski, Cleveland, Ohio: Ed
ward d. Lawler. Portland. Conn;
Earnest G. Lawrence, Gastonia, N. c.;
John j. Phelan, New Haven, Conn:
Wylis Singleton Rudd, Rome, N. Y;
Murray C. Smouse, Cumberland, Md;
James w. Sullivan, New Haven. Conn
Wounded slightly
Corporal Eric h, Moody, Upton
Yille Tenn