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MONROE COUNTY "G0ES OVER"
 S2O,0OO ON End RED CROSS DRIVE
Brinkley Adds New Honors and Raises Her Quota Without Solicitation,
 on a New Volunteer Plan

The people of Monroe another real thrill of pleasure this week they periodically and successfully swered the End Red Cross call
 Owing Monroe county going her S20OO0 allotment the 1st Red Cross ca allotment this only S0 00 but the County Committee decided ahead and called for Chairman Moore said to the ARGUS long distance Thursday that enough known show that would raise over S2O 900 this time.
 Both Clarendon and Holly Grove have been agated the flood situation which has been acute at Clarendon Holly Grove raised her S GOO quota and will Clarendon raised s, 800 yesterday morning but will over S4 000
 The Brinkley Committee pulled" novel plan for raising S000 They merely opened office with three ladies' Mesdame J. L. Woodn Chas Duff and Elmo Clancy in charge Monday morning and asked all citizens drcp and their without being solicited By Tuesday night 325 patriotic white citizens had responded than the $40 quota Hourly payments made big that had been erect the plaza eaten up by Painter Fred Beitz under d rection the public posted progress of the payments
 The committee opened office in the post office Wednesday and the work being finished there.
 THE BRINKLEY CoLoRED PEOPLES PART
 The coored people asked take of their part of the work Revs Perry and D. T. Wilson and Prof J. F. Clark prominent coored citizens busy with their people and will bring fine report when the work is finished
 Brinkley is going to try for S6,OOO
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a beautiful and most impressive way. Present at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. w. w. Oliver, Rev. w. D. Parrish, Mrs. U. c. Moshier and Arthur Roberts, brother of the bride. The bride was attired in whith silk with with ribbon trimmings, hat and slippers to match.
 After the ceremony the happy couple, with dear friends, motor ed to the home of MT. and Mrs. Byron Vance, near Hunter. where a sumpteous dinner was in waiting. The guests at this din- ner numbered about 50.
 Mir. and Mrs. Furrow will re- side at the McCaslin home. 2h miles northwest of town.
 A FRIEND.
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leeistration Day June 5th

Wednesday. June 9th, has een designated by President llson as Registration Day for be U. s. Army and all young len who have reached the age 2l since the last registration By, June 5th, 1917. are now fqulred to report to the regis (ars on this date.
 Every citizen is interested in e success of this registration. failure to register is a crime I'd 1t IS to be hoped that there Il not be single young man
 Monroe county to suffer nlshment.
 The registrars for Brinkley wnshlp are L. A. Waddell and ank Andrews and they will be the Mayors office.
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Book Club Notes

The Book Club met in full at tendance with Mrs. K. H. Con- verse Wednesday afternoon. It was patriotic meeting through out and one of the best the club has ever had.
 Three new books were brought in and these will be placed in the library very soon. Oh, Money, Money" is one of the most talked of new books of the season and Over the Top and
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A LITTLE SERMON FOR TO-DAY

Ter him deny hnseT and take his cross datlU nd foHolp me Luke ix. 23
 There lies thy cross beneath it meekly bow; It fits thy
 Who scornul pass 1t with averted eye
 Twill crush them by and by. >O take up the cross of Christ great action done once for all it consists in the continual practice of = small duties which dstastefu to us.
 J. H NEWMAN. On one occasion an intimate friend of his fretting somewhat at being able put the of relation because the of the family dslked it. Don't you see he said her. that by giving own way you will be virtually putting the grave? You'll have it in it's effect The is but stone cross, the other is a true spiritual cross. .
 LIFE OF JAMES HINTON. would have you one by ask yourselves, wherein do take up the daily!
 E. B. PUsEY. Every morning receive thine special from the hands of thy heavenly Father.
 L. SCUPoLI.
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Couldn't Corner Him.

In the orchard of Jacks home was one apple tree which bore particularly fine apples and these were always saved for special occasions. One day. however, the temptation proved too great for the small boy, and when his father looked for him he found him in the prize apple tree. Jack" he called, what are you doing up there?" "o,' replied Jack. with elaborate indiffer- ence. II just climbed up here to cool off.s
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HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT WEDNESDAY NIGHTS RECEPTION

On Wednesday evening the parors of the Presbyterian church complimentary reception rendered the 1918 H. Class honor of Misses Annie May Allen Constance Cole and Louise Overholt
 The decorations beautiful done in pink and green the coor The members of the class stood receiving ne the left of and the finished the ceng line they conducted to the punch bowls and served delicious punch The punch bowls oca ted in three acoves and chamngy presided by Mrs Clyde Woodn assisted by Misses Louise Con and Ida Mary Ppkin Mrs L. Garrett assisted by Misses Dorothy White and Lucille Bayne Mrs Woodn assisted by Misses odie Trotter and Ruby Osborne.
 Pretty music and by local talent directed by Mrs Fred Roesche choice talent records by electric Columbia afforded most enjoyable part of the evening
 graduating will be held tonight Brnkys brightest young yeope will be awarded diplomas shown in the following
 PR c RAM
 Annie May Allen Jewel Cooke ssuat9y George C Green The Brnkley High School Savings Bank Win Bayne Foot Ball Record 1917l98. Harry Hurst
 (b) To Spring" ............,.. .Gneg op 43 No. 6 Tribute Our Boys the Front Clancy S a lio Fonomc Dn,rtmen Adds S,ais lens na,ns Vocal Duet The Light of the Morning .Stus
 Josie Stasg Bessie NepoLky Sa a rIoPhecy u1 E katRIyn m,Is ragh Class Plans Amy Stasg Pano Solo Ecu Folet .oI Durand an GssnU DeGnsw Address Dr. R. Jewell Dean School of Education
 Presentation of Diplomas
 Benedchon GLASS FLOWER Killarney Sues sroSn. Mitchen Aoshier
 Stella Freeman Mildred 5rickeu
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Yesterdays Drowning

At Wilson's sand pit yesterday afternoon while a crowd of boys were in swimming, Harold Brick ell. 12 year old son of Mir. and Mrs. H. L. Brickell. was drown ed.
 His lifeless body was recover. ed by Herman Travis and Rich, ard Lee Brickell and was carried home.
 The funeral will be held to- day.
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The Kentucky Warbler
are

The Kentucky Warbler are highly mentioned.
 Mrs. converse served a de- lightful Victory" luncheon and the table was beautiful with flags and favors suitable for the season. Mrs. Salinger of Mem phis enjoyed this hospitality.
 The next regular meeting with Mrs. Wm. B. Folsom will be announced later.
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|Srinkley Negro Killer Pardoned


 Pn Monday afternoon Gov. Pugh pardoned Joe Morrow,
 brlnkley negro youth who eorated the 4th of July 1917 'a ms big gun by shooting p'her negro to death at a gro picnic. The pardon was fommended by Judge Trimble. Secutlng Attorney Bogle and nerous citizens of this county.
 u seems, was not altogether plame for the killing.
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A Surprise Wedding

unoay morning at 9 o'clock ae parlor of Mir. and Mrs. w. oAver a pretty wedding was 'nnlzed. Mir. J. A. Furrow
 mrs' Annie McCaslin were Au Tn the holy bonds of we'd !, Rev. W. D. Parrish of the us'erlan church said the us'whlch made them one, in
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 Plano Solo Nash Jones Ked Blue India Ola Turner Class Benton World George Beuckmann po..D. Ruth Webber ~ ~ - Louise Con Thrift Rex Best Thelma Phillips The Robert Howard Class Roll. Chrsman Hill
 Presentation of Diplomas Star Spang led Banner Audience
 Benedction
 The consisted of those named above in te program and Alfred Allen Earl Hines and Fred Graham.
 The program the finest and delightful of the kind Brnkey and seemed that all inspired with the spirit of Servce-the class
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nounce that union services will be held that day
 At the Presbyterian church at 10:30 o'clock.
 At the Baptist church at 3::30 o'clock.
 At the Methodist church at 8:30 D. m.
 All patriotic citizens are asked to keep the day and attend the services.
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|CLOSE NEXT THURSDAY
|coneress and President Wilson Orders all Business to
 Cease and that Thursday, May 3Oth |be Observed Throughout America as Day of Prayer
 Fasting and Humiliation

America that of President Wilson the gist of which is en- bodied the following proclamation by Mayor C. F. Greenee |towit
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TO BE OBSERVED IN BRINKLEY

On next Thursday every single place of business in Brinkley Fill be expected to remain losed tight all day long, even he cold drink and cigar stands Fill be expected to remaln closed he entire day, as it is desired hat Brinkley keep the day as in- ended. There will be services practically all Brinkley |hurches.
 The ARGUS is asked to an-
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PROCLAMATION.

Whereas the Congress of the United States by approved
 
 day for public humiliation and fasting by the peope o tue S'teS n regIou soemnty and the Almighty safety flare cause Ills Dsn8s on arms and speedy restoration honorable and lasting the Whereas obedience to said suggestion president l98 observed a people of the an public fasting prayer and all their several places worship there Almighty He sins short coming people and purify defend all conformity with His Holy will beseeehng Him that He will fight n behalf in these days of dark struggle and pepexiy and which rue just and meru and bring last the hearts be at because it good will
 adopting the most important matter as Mayor of the City of Brinke do citizens all abor worship humiliation
  all peoples and glory Him l C. F. GREENLEE Mayor
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.BRNKLEY SCHOOL CLOSING
Both the High and Grammar Schools Have Splendid Exercises, with
 Large Classes.

Bnkleys Public School the pride of every citizenis this week closing of successful it's history and Sup John Baumgane and his splendid of assistants have every in the world to be proud of the results
 The closing exercises began with the Commencement Sermon by Rev w. Parrish pastor of the lst Presbyterian Church Sunday morning the auditorium The of the finest heard the city and carried with mpres that will finger thro the lives of the hundreds who heard it.
 The Grammar Department, efficiently conducted by Miss Louise Dickinson, claimed last night It patriotic and follows
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
HAD. OUR CELEBRATION FIRST.

The renort sent out by the United Press upon nfoma
ton piven out by Rear Admiral Wilson, commander OF the
American French waters to the effect that Germany
had surrender and the celebration IN
Bemi and of other cities and towns
nation reminds of the story of the rshman and the BULL
something follows
An Irishman walking along dusty roadside happened
to notice big bull grazing lazy pasture The lr1shman
opped leaned against the fence and took think He thought
how funny be he'd jump the fence grab the bull
by the horns and him down. struck him that 1T would
be great Joke and commenced to laugh The more ne
thought about funnier it got and he laughed and
laughed.
Sutng thought to action he leaped the fence anu
grabbed the bull by the horns.
When rshman received consciousness he cogated to
himself BE Cory it's good thing had me laugh first
Germany must nevertheless and do soon In
fact week. and might be good thing that Bemld
people had their celebration first.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
NEWS AND LETTERS
FROM BELTRAMI CO.
SOLDIERS SAILORS
ED. RIPPLE WRITES.

Edward J. Ripple, who is cor
poral in company 20, forty-thlrd en-
Lgineers, in France. writes ito G. T..
Carson of the Pioneer Publishing
company to inform him and the "rest
of the bunch" that he is still very
much alive and happy. Ed. was
pressman for The Pioneer when he
enlisted.
Haven't very much ito say about
myself" he writer's, las 4 have found
army life pretty easy going for me,
and although i have been In the
service seven months have not had
many hardships. have always kept
the memory of The Pioneer in my
heart and am Just as strong for 1t
as ever. The S. o. S. is great de-
partment and we have surely. done
good work as We have been ycongratu.
lated by general headquarters.
Military restrictions prevent me
from telling what Lam doing, and
where I am located, it is hard to
write good letter.
I'VE have been in France about
five months, landing Decoration Day
after quite an exciting time with
submarines. We gotta couple so we
felt pretty good. We made a fast
trip, in eight days.
II have met two former Bemidj
boys over here and we sure were uE
all thestime talking about the great
est little city in Northern Minnesota
II looks as: though the boche ART
about to quit, so maybe I'll be back
before many months"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

begins look if the state "dry amendment to the
state constitution lost failing to obtain majority OF ALL
votes cast in the election.
enactment that would require jory of ALL votes
was the work element in the state legislature
few years ago caated hog tie attempt to eliminate
the liquor the state The twin cities voted heavily against
the amendment Other large cities having Saloons towns and
hundreds of villages and country districts remote from inter-
the of the laws officials also voted heavily
liquor the work of the sordid element IN the
state abbetted by nefarious combination of dis
that have the defeat OF the
amendment would have ousted booze legally from the
state.
History repeats ITSELF So does human nature under cond
terrific strain The Red Terror in Russia its cruelty
and hearssness rivals the Reign of Terror the French
luton.
year mems straw hats to be greatly restricted in
style and variety by regulations But next June
is enough for us to be unhappy about it.
-o-
years winter coat badge of honor if the
money which would have bought going into the
War Work Campaign.
times in other times of practical eff
cheney is worth a pound of theoretical knowledge
-o
These will be remembered the days when peace
ages flying and Spanish influenza flew.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
Catarrh Cannot Be Cureu

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
'Catarrh is a local disease, greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions. and
In order to cure 1t you must take -
internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken informally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system Halls Catarrh Medicine was
In this country for years. 1t is COM
posed Of some of the best tonics known.
combined with some Of the best. blood
purifiers. The perfect combination Of
the ingredients in Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials, free
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. o.
All Druggists. 75c.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
Wanted 4 Sample,

'Your honor" said the foreman of
the jury, this body is suing this gent
for $4,000 for stolen kiss" "Cor.
rect" responded the judge. you are
to decide il it was worth it," That's
the point, your honor. Could the jury
have a sampler
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

The report out by the United Press, Of which The
Pioneer from France to the United States
good faith upon information from considered
absolutely reliable from other person that Rear Admiral
Wilson, commander of American fleet in French waters
And the admiral manfuy comes forward and says his
statement given the United Press was made the
belief that correct generating the United Press ana TAX
ing the entire blame upon his own shoulders
As a newspaper and newspaper man knows lntorma-
ton obtained those only in position to know about mat
special interest The correspondents obtain their in
formation officials in position to know in both military ana
government SERVICE the information given by Ad
mra Wilson to the United Press that the cause OF the
'bum steer" such is termed in newspaper parlance
thing certain showed that the United Press IS
the job every minute
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
Handbags to Church.

The church is also handicapped by
the persevering person who gets con-
verified every winter, but whose re.
ligion won't keep through the sum-
rner.-Atchison Globe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

FOR SALE-Minneapolis steam en-
CINE, 20 h, p, return tlue, in good
running order; straw or wood
burner; right thing for sawmill.
Bargain If taken at once: Helmer
Bergh, Trail, Mimi. 4d118
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

KILLED IN ACTION.
Mrs. Bart Stafford received word
today that her step-hrother, John C.
Borsched, was killed tn action in
France.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

W.ANTED-Odd jobs around town.
Address Geo. Thompson. Box $50.
Bemidji, Mimi, Ellis
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

Worth cuitiva*ino.
g Ono Of the most charming things IN
gir]hood is serenity IL
Sangster.
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FOR SALE-Cheap, good two CYL
Under engine. Inquire GIG Be-
midi Ave. 6d1112
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DEATH FROM FLU"

e. w. Hannah has returned from
township of Hagali, where he was
called as deputy coroner Wednesday.
Investigation showed that Henry
Kruger, unmarried, had died from
the Spanish "fiu." He was about &c
years old and lived in a shack all
alone. Interment was made in Ten
strike yesterday. Mr.. Hannah called
at the next sneighbor. Henry .Falk,
and found the mother and father and
three children all sick from the cpl
demic. The hired man and a 10.
year-old boy were taking care of the
sick and the farm work. They had
been trying to get doctor for the
past two days but had not succeeded
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

WANTED-Wool for spinning. VIM.
Schulz, Bemidji, Mimi. Telephone
2-F-2. liz
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

WANTED-Handy men, mattresses,
second cook, kitchen maids, plain
cook; good wages. Apply DR..
Davis, Puposky, MINI. 3d1111
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

FOR SALE-Fine young pigs, eight
weeks old; SIS each. Fred West
phal, Bemidji, Mimi, Box 81.
Phone 30-F-4. 6d1111
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

WANTED-Competent girl for gen.
eral Homework. Apply Mrs. M.
Kaplan, Kaplan block. 117tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
WANTED

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good farm for sale. State cash
price, full description. y. F. Bush,
Minneapolis, MINI. Idle
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
SAD MESSAGE.

Mrs. M. E. Murray Of this city
received message yesterday an
nouncing the death of her daughter,
Mrs. r. F. Egan Of Hurley, Wis, the
cause OF her death being cancer. She
leaves her husband, a daughter and
two sons, the latter being in the mill
tary service in France, also sister,
Miss Maude Murray, and two broth
ers, J. w. and George, all of Bemidji
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. 20 10th st. Phone STOW.
3d119
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WANTED--To buy; one or two gold
fish. Fan tails preferred. Call
STD. 3d118
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09
WANT AID DEPT.

Advertisements IN this column
cost half cent a word per issue, when
paid cash in advance. No ad will
be run for less than 10c per issue.
Ads charged on our books cost one
cent q word per issue. No ads run:
for less than 25c.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

WANTED-Wood cutters for good
jackpine timber at once. Inquire
Chas. F. Schroeder. Phone 41-F-4.,
5t119
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-09

FOR SALE
FOR "SALE-Ducks, 81 each. VIM.
Schulz, Bemidji, MINI. Telephone
2-F-2 1t118
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WANTED-Compet girl. Mrs. e.
W. johnson, 1918 Lake Blvd. Tele-
phone 11-R. 1l4fl
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statesmen and others in nom,
essential business, sell groceries.
One of worlds largest grocers
Capital over $1,000,000.O0),
wants ambitious men in every To-
cality to sell direct to consumer
nationally known brand of grocer
les, teas, coffees. spices, paints,
oils, stock foods, etc. Big line,
easy sales. Values beat any COM
petition. Earn big money. No
experience or capital required.
Complete sample outfit and free
selling instructions start you. Long
established reliable house. Write
today. John Sexton & Co., 1852 w.
Illinois St., Chicago, III. 1d119
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-06
Entire Map Expected to Be Made White Soon
Prohlbi tionists Set
Four Years as
Limit

W NSHINGTr%. Jan T. Th- uru-
vi ~ ION forces huvc , nupl,toI their
st'ttspio. Withdrawal OF ne m,u who
hove been hcstovinE the capitol for
months The Withdrawal Is a IT,.
umphdnt ono ana ih" 'ur rrSS N,ul
spread 10 lay siege to lesspr capitol
IN IT." states Jf the unl1u whore the
Try question must b. Np1llN s"ttl,d
In the forefront OF the nv army.
4 not actun'lg it, lcadnF, is NNiln nm
Jennings ErNytr. Bryan sees dry
nation iu ioug years
a campaign cf al leitt yyar and
probably more directed lp securing "a
Wulurty OF flNuruhlo votes fou pro
hhitICn IN the legislatures OF 30
states VIII b. pushed That is thc
statement of Senator " rrt Sheppard
OF Texas. .auIror of the resolution
passed hy congress, hy virtue ut
mich the nrtcs are to decide
whether the nation is - 20 drv.
The drys believe three .tourths OF
the states win have ratified tlir pro
yosed consult Iuonai amendment IN
three yeais ! II is specially provided
tnat the dry amendment shall not
become effective until ono year after
IT. ratification.
The face that only II state lc-ila-
turts sit neXr year has been taken ns
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-06

The east irauN thuuaauds uf cannon
aud millions ~ shrlis which viii Dr.
pear hN spring ip France \ hirh
authority hrtr. who sought to- dos.
sirRtr undu, aluIu tuld uc that rr.
inforccW'uts available from the ru.t
win Increase the npntluU power OF
Gcrmbn, 300 tho Vr.t hN one nrh.
That is a Nor' serious addition to, tn
cn"uy's strength. America ur totrsc
must aud Will mako % up ana more.
Hut untll America ha's done 80. uptil
our troop are not uulN iu France hut
f,Ehting u the lnr the additional
burden rutt be- shouldcrod hl Ems.
land Eraucc can do NO more
WY England ho able To meet the
crisE' know the luItsh armic,.
aud ! think something ~ the plDe
cut temper of England and have
no doubt that she Win Hut htr fr,ruds
should appreciate what % tcrIlhlp s1u
alton is before her Man poupt IN
these Islands Was lpnE AEu drained
to The point whore eAu'rl- Called y
halt More men for the armies tltr
said, would mean less uuuluuus amt
loss ships and Wuuid weaken the war
effort of the country instead of len.
crcasiur u Thrr" was me- reason then
to doubt the cHp,rts. but now fhc,
must b" pro, cd wrong because more