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The Colorado statesman., 1918-09-21

each striving to see which can pull
the harder.
There will always be political con-
tests. This is properly inevitable in
this and every other popularity gov
erned country. Just as we must keep
partisanship out of the war, so should
every man demonstrate the fact that
it is better to be an American than
to be a Prussian by exercising the
privilege of his citizenship. We re-
member that we are fighting In
France today to make certain that
men shall forever have the right to
govern themselves. Here, where we
have that privilege, we propose TO eX-
ercise it now and always.
"A fair contest for political power
is no less an antiseptic in war times
times we require even more than in
peace times the most careful scrutiny
of the principles and of the candidates
which are to rule us. And we cannot
party's purpose While striving first
to win the war, and standing irrevoc-
ably against any peace based on
compromise of principles, We purpose
to prepare for after-war problems, and
take such steps that in all wisdom
should be taken now, to the end that
while we fight to make certain Tor
ever the right of free government
throughout the world we shall not for
get that we have a republic to pre-
serve in this country. While every
first-class power in Europe is prepar-
ing for the problems - industrial,
after the war, the United States alone
does nothing. We declare against
this fallacious 'watchful waiting. A
greater shame than any of the past
will presently be upon us If this new
failure continues. And we propose to
prevent the continued riding of our
ship of state in these doldrums. We
will put her nose into the open sea,
with the signal full steam ahead
"Deploring the socialistic tendencies
of the present government, we declare
/ that while there is absolutely nothing
/ in this country which should not be
/ taken and used for necessary war
purposes, such taking shall be for waf
purposes only and that in such action
there must be no eventual Interior OBJ
ject.
I'VE will move forward with fun
appreciation of the new needs of the
nation, and with Il full determination
! to watch we'll the ancient landmarks.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-09-21

AE of Gods eternity.
w~ There has never been
anything like it since
time began, and there
win never be again while time shall
last.
The world is on fire.
There will never be a moment in
the lives of any of us when it will be
so important that individuality and
collectively we direct our thoughts
with care and our actions with con-
sideration
This country has to save the world.
THE Republican press is the voice.
far.reaching, of that political party
constituting in all probability the ma
jority of the citizenry of this country
We are Republicans, we are proud
of il. The history of the actions OF
the Republican party is the story OF
the progress of the nation.
"A man could not have been more
proud to have been Republican in
1851. when the party was born to
make men free, nor in 1898, when II
gave it's best to preserve the liberty
OF a down-trodden neighboring peo'
pie, than he is to be Republican to-
day
In this, the greatest of all crisis
in our history, when the Republican
party finds the control of the govern
ment in other hands, it still sinks
deeper into the soul of the nation and
true to its tradition, becomes the
dominant war party, insisting upon the
right OF full participation, pledgihe
ourselves to give the last OF our pioou
and our treasure to win the war ana
to win it now; pledging ourselves lot
ever against an inconclusiVe peace
and at every moment OF falterlhs OH
the part of those in power instantly
picking up the guerdon of battle ana
crying continually: Garry on! carry
on! Garry on
This is the mission of the Republi-
can party at the moment. Ihihh
what it means to the countrys cause
for the minority party to strive CON
tinually to outdo the majority party
in every war activity, and actuahy
lead in it's unqualified support OIL all
war measures.
This is our high privilege anu
duty. 1t is our business TO see lha'
our party runs true to its traaitloh'
continues steadfast in its aVo"eu pui
nose. and functions in its performance
ot Ioval efficient national service, re-
ouiring it of our own membership anu
of every one else, Democrat or re
nuhIican. in office or out of Office, re-
gardless of the office, hlgh OF io"'
and reeardless of the individual, big
or little.
The fact that the RepuDilcah
marty in Congress has been aDle W
give more generous war suppoi'
than the opposition is not recltea Wy
Republicans in disparagement OIL lie
Democrats. BY tradition, by tralnins'
bv experience, by aspiration, and py
actual performance, we nave peen
qualified to do this. More is properly
eypected of us by reason OF the'e
things. and the fact that we nave
been true to our consistent recoro VI
nreparedness. patriotism and perform
ance. though at times subjected w
the most narrow partisan attempts ~
deter us. does not entitle us 10 any
more credit than that due for the "'s
The Colorado statesman., 1918-09-21

present representing the lodges in the
following states: West Virginia, Del
aware, Michigan. Pennsylvania, Wis
consin, South Carolina, Minnesota,
Mississippi. New York, Tennessee,
New Jersey and Georgia.
There was much interesting discus
sion ON the following Legislation that
came before the meetings The incor-
poration of the G. U. o. o. F., in the
of Congress. A heated discussion on
the discontinuance of the Odd Fellows
Journal was finally referred to the S
C. of NJ. with the recommendation that
the same be abolished, patriotic
resolution depicting the wonderful his
tory of the Black Soldiers and "pledg-
ing our last drop OF blood and our last
penny to our Country" including also
the special direction to the Sub-Com-
mittee of Management Ito make sale
of the $4,000 of certificates of indebt-
edness owned by the Order and to add
a sufficient amount to net sum of
SIS 900 and invest the same il. the
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds.
The invitation of the city of VIII
mington, Del, won over Chicago as
the next place of meeting in 1920. At
lantic City was also mentioned.
After the election of officers the
Committee on Credentials reported
the entire delegation from the state of
Georgia as regular and accredited rep
resentatives and a beautiful demon
stration by the B. NJ. G. was then wit
messed which included Il call for
speech by the Hon. Benz j. Davis who
was escorted to the platform by
special committee amid a tremendous
applause and a wonderfully enthusias-
tic ovation. He responded in the most
excellent speech ever delivered before
any session OF the B. NJ. c., which was
interrupted continually by evidences
of the great esteem which the entire
body entertained for him.
The B. NJ. c. refused to accept any
social entertainment OF the state OF
war even though New York and her
famous hospitality was manifested in
strong desire to furnish same.
The election resulted as follows
Grand Master, John S. Noel, Charles
ton, w. Va; Deputy Grand Master,
w. T. Francis, St. Paul, Mimi; Grand
Secretary, Robt. j. Nelson, Harris
burg, Penn: Grand Treasurer, Chas.
Colbourne. Wilmington, Del; Grand
Directors: w. T. Andrews, S. c.; j.
G. Robinson, Knoxville, Tenn; w. F.
Kemp, Detroit, Mich; VIM. Cornelius,
New York, n. Y; J. Anthony Jasey,
Madison. Wis. Auditors: Chas E.
Mitchell, Institute, w Va; r. E. War
ner, New York, N Y. and Isaac H.
Nutter, Atlantic City, N. J. Grand
Attorney Percy W. Howard, Jackson,
Miss; Delegate to England, w. L..
Houston, Washington, D. c.
Before leaving for his home the
Grand Master, John S. Noel, made the
I following statement to your represenN
/ tative: I'VE will enter at once upon
vigorous and concerted effort to re-
cruit our membership, replenish our
treasury, harmonize our factions and
place the G. U. o. o. F. again upon
the high pinnacle it formerly occu-
pied"
The Grand Household elected the
following officers: NJ. W. G. S. Mann
Groom. Grand Usher. Lena Evans;
mie Haley; R. w. G. s., Sigenia Hen
derson; G. w. R., Ola M. Walkers; G.
W. T. and w. G. D., Ida Davis, Annie
Grand Chamberlain, Mary B. English;
Grand Shepherd, Lizzie Rucker an
Grand Prelate, Annie Freeman.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-09-21

DIR. James E. Gregg, principal OF
Hampton Institute, has telegraphed
to Major Allen Washington, the
schools commandant, that Hampton
Institute will be authorized to organ
ize units of the Student Army Train
ing Corps on October l for students
Is years of age and over who pass
the physical qualifications. Board,
clothing, free tuition, and one dollar
per day will be given each member.
New students are due on September
"a; the fall term will begin on Octo-
ber 8.
According to the War Department
sit is estimated that the colleges ac-
cepted for organization and equip
ment of units of the Student Army
Training Corps next month represent
an educational plant worth S500,00O,-
00O to the government"
This work is supervised and con
trolled by the Training and Instruct
i've Branch, War Plans Division of
the General Staff, in accordance with
instructions of the Chief of Staff
The Colorado statesman., 1918-09-21

Camp Upton. Aug. 26.-American
citizenship was granted today TO
Count David Ben Isaac de Kellcritta, a
Jewish Negro private who speaks
twenty-seven languages and claims
blood relationship with the late King
Menelik of Abyssinia. He was born
in that country, in the section known
as Italian Somaliland and was natur-
allied subject of Italy
The papers We're issued in the sol
dier court over which Justice Joseph
Morschauser presides. Private Kell-
scrittas only regret, and that was
slight, at being naturalized, was that
he relinquishes the nobility which has
been his in Abyssinia.
His marvellous knowledge OF Ian
guages was proved by the court in
terpreter, who gave his long test ques-
tions in English, French, Spanish, Ger
man. Russian, Polish, the Scandinav-
ian languages, Italian, Greek, Arabian
Hebrew, Turkish and various dialects.
His responses We're perfect. His pro
ficiency in Hebrew is particularly
complete, as at one time he studied
for rabbinical orders.
Because of linguistic gifts he may
be given a transfer to the intelligence
service from the medical detachment
of an engineer regiment with which
he came to camp. The Jewish Ne
gro's home is 40 Fourth street, Mil
waukee.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-09-21

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The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09

the Germans from those portions lines they had entered Tn the Laclytte and Veormezele sector
 Two German divisions attacked the Flanders front yes teay but were repulsed after suffering heavy losses The British progressed farther east of Amens between the Somme and Ancre rivers, yesterday.
 Allied Line Restored
 WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE May g. - fgnung was still in progress this morning Verstraet )n the front southwest of Amiens
 In the Ypres sector one time the British were forced back by machine gun fire
 All the rest of the original deenses appeared in the ds of the defenders in the Voomezeele Lacye sector
 Canadians Make Raid
 CANADIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE ofong raldng parties composed of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick troops yesterday entered an enemy outpost ne near Vasse southwest of Arras and inflicted many casualties the Germans They took some prisoners 1no two machine guns Their losses were slight.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
PASSENGER LIST
 OF NORTHWESTERN

SEATTLE, May g. - The steam ship Northwestern sailed at o'clock this morning for Alaska ports with the following list of passengers for Cordova:
 William Kop, MT. aHd Mrs. o. M. Smith, Mrs. c. Bedding, Mrs. A, Bon ner N. Bedford, Mrs. F. T. Thomp- son, c. M. Anderson, NJ. E. Torrell, Joe Nichalich and Bergen Boe.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
RUMANIAN PEACE TREATY STRIPS THAT NATION OF
 TERRITORY AND RIGHTS

AMSTERDAM, May 9. = The peace treaty between Ger many Rumania, recently signed provides for mme date demobzation of the Rumanian army with the excep ton of ten divisions which be used for the protection of the frontiers the number of troops not to exceed 10000 infantry and 3,200 cavalry.
 The province of Dobrudja is separated from Rumana. Bulgaria. by the terms of the treaty gets all of the Bulgarian territory which Rumania seized in 1913 during the Balkan 
 Rumana also cedes to the central powers all that part of the province of Dobrua north of the Bulgarian frontier the lines running to the mouth of the Danube Likewise the frontier has been rectified in favor of Austria Hungary
 The treaty further provides for the free navigation of the Danube by the central powers who also have the right keep warshps virtually anywhere on the river
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
AMERICANS ARE
 HOLDING ENEMY
 P|CARD.Y SECTOR

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN PICARDY, May g. - Except for desultory artillery fire and patrolling activity, there is no change in the sit uation in Picardy.
 Every day the Americans are be- coming stronger, and apparently they are better intrenched than the Ger mans, who are being continually har- assed day and night.
 Despite the enemy's heavy expen- allure of gas, it has been bare of re- sults so far. The weather remains unsettled, which prevents much iu- fantry action. Several aerial en- counters have taken place.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
GEN. MAURICE'S CHARGES
 MAY CAUSE DISRUPTION
 OF LLOYD GEORGE CABINET

LONDON, May 9. - Herbert Asquith former premier in the house of today moved for the appointment of committee investigate the charges made by General Mau the effect that Mr. Lloyd George and the cabinet had mised the country in respect to matters and mpugn ing the veracy of the premier Mr. Asquth denied that his motion the of attempt to obtain vote of of the government.
 Premier Lloyd George loudly cheered when he to speak in the house. He said he had been unfairly treated General Maurice he said had he been mbued with desire truly his country should have to the members of the cabinet and pointed out in what the ministers had erred.
 In concluding his speech the premier said that if the ton passed Mr. Asquh would be responsible for its eff feet upon the situation.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
MORE THAN HALF
 MILLION IT DUR
 MEN IN FRANCE

WASHINGTON, May g. - Secre- tary of War Bakers announcement yesterday that more than half mil lion American troops already had been dispatched to the front in France was the subject of wide dis cussion among members of congress yesterday and today.
 The number of men over the half million announced who have been sent overseas has not been disclosed for military reasons.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
SHELL EXPLODES
 D|SASTROUSLY
 AT FORT WORTH

FORT WORTH, Texas, May g. - Eight American gunners were killed and several more were injured near here yesterday afternoon, when a three-inch shell exploded during tar get practice
 One gun crew was entirely wiped oaa. and the crew Of second gun suffered several casualties. Six men were killed instantly and two more died within short time.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
SPY LANDED IN IRISH COAST
 WILL BE SHOT

LONDON, May g. = A German sub marine recently landed a man on the Irish coast, where he was arrested by government officials. This announce ment was made in the house of com mons yesterday.
 It was further stated that the man is now imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he will be court-mar- tialed and in all probability shot as a spy.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
NEVADA FOOD OFFICIAL
 FACES GRAVE CHARGES

SAN FRANCISCO, May g. - James A. Wood deputy United States food administrator for Nevada d by officials of the department of justice charge of bribery
 The charge against Wood is that he accepted $06 as part payment of alleged demand made by him upon the South Fork Flour Mills Company, at Eko Nev for $500 month for alleged protection in their handling of wheat and flour under the food act.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
WINTER WHEAT IS
 IN FINE CONDITION

WASHINGTON, May g. - Hope for billion bushe wheat crop for which the government has been striving this year, strengthened yesterday when the May crop reports of the department of agriculture issued The reports forecast harvest of 572539OO0 bushels of wheat
 Secretary of Agriculture Houston said that the depart men has every anticipate increased farm yields the record production of last year. If the realization winter wheat crop harvest large orecaste said would make this years harvest of grain the third largest gathered in the United States.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
HITCHCOCK HAS SUCCEEDED TO
 CHA|RMANSHIP

WASHINGTON, May g. - Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska has been made chairman of the senate com mittee on foreign relations, succeed, ing the late Senator Stone.
 Senator Hitchcock has been senior Democratic member of the committee for some time, and during the early stages of the entry of the United man of the committee because Sen ator Stone was out of harmony with the administration and congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
AGE LIMIT OF DRAFT
 LIKELY TO BE RAISED

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Legislation which contemplates the raising of the draft to 40 years discussed pos sbty within the next few months at meeting of Provost Marshal General Crowder and the house military affairs mittee yesterday.
 While Mr. Crowder made specific recommendations the subject members of the house committee said that the department seriously considering plans looking the change
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
GERMANS ENCOURAGING
 MEN OF INVENTIVE TURN

COPENHAGEN, May g. - A Ger man institute of inventions has been founded at Giessen. It is intended "to foster German creative technical work by the selection and promotion of persons endowed with inventive talent" Prizes are to be offered for the solution of important problems.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
PRUSS|AN DIET
 |S LIKELY TO
 BE DISSOLVE

AMSTERDAM, May g. - The Co., logne Gazette says that Chancellor Von Hertling, after his consultation with Emperor William at rOtsdam yesterday, said he would dissolve the Prussian diet if the franchise reform bill fails to pass after it's third read ing before that body.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
BRITISH HAVE TAKEN TURKISH
 TOWN kURLUk

LONDON, May g. - The British forces on Tuesday last entered the Turkish town of Keerluk, eighty miles southwest of Mosul, in MesopO- tamia, meeting with no opposition.
 The Turks, on retiring, left six hundred sick and wounded men in the Kurluk hospitals.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
AVIATORS' STIRRING ADVENTURE

AN ATLANTIC PORT May g. Two aviators have just been brought here after having had thrilling experience They rescued by passing steamship after having been adrift at in leaking ydroairpane for eighteen hours without food An accident to their engine while off Miami responsible for their plight
 When rescued by the steamship their little craft sur rounded by sharks.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
JUNIOR RED CROSS
 TO HOLD SALE

Finkelstein & Sapiro have gener- ously offered the Junior Red Cross the use of front window and count CT space for their Food Sale next Saturday. Look there for your goodies.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
SAM WANTS GOVERNOR REMOVED

WASHINGTON, May 9. = Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor has asked President Wi Arthur Yager of Porto Rico He said that the governor had handled the labor situation the island in a most incompetent manner
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09

The officers of the Home Guards will meet at Eagle hall tonight at 80 o'clock.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
New Loan Next Faif

WASHINGTON, May g. = With the work of the third Liberty loan still unfinished, the treasury depart ment's loan publicity bureau already has started preparations for the work connected with the fourth loan, which will be staged some time next fall.
 Artists and designers have been asked to submit designs for posters and other advertising matter by June 1.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09

Miss Edna Thawley has accepted position as bOokkeeper at the Mod ern laundry.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09

Why Bake?-when you can buy fresh salad, light bread. deviled eggs delicious cakes, crisp pies, toothsome dainties at the Junior Red Cross sale
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
FOURTH LIBERTY JOAN WILL TAKE
 PLACE IN FALL.

SAN FRANCISCO, May g. The Twelfth federal reserve district sub scriptions to the third Liberty loan totals $254 ,020,2OO, or $44,O2O, 200 in excess of the quota An unofficial estimate for the district gives the to- tai as $270,e00,0o0.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
ALLIED LINE PENETRATED BY HUNS
 BUT POSITIONS ARE RECAINED LATER

LONDON, May 9. A Reuters dispatch says that after heavy bombardment wide front in Flanders the Ger seemingly have launched attack south of Dckebush lake, between Ypres and Kennel h The Germans appeared have penetrated the British front between the lake and the ridge woods Some Germans reported in the eastern DOT tion of the wood itself
The Cordova daily times., 1918-05-09
Germans Penetrate Allied Front Line

Germans Penetrate Allied Front Line
 General Hag reports to the office than in attack against the British and French lines between Lacyte and Voomezeee in the Ypres sector the Germans succeeded after heavy fighting in entering the allied front line positions at certain points, At all other points the enemy epused
 Dust Germans from Captured Positions
 The official statement issued by the office this ing says that German attack opened this morning north of Kemme but the Germans pressed back The British line, which slightly broken at point last night has been restored by heavy British attacks which drove
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-08-30

As they let me out Of the door 1
pointed to the opposite direction to
the ono intended taking and started
on In the direction ! had indicated.
Later changed my course completely
to throw or any possible pursuit.
The next day was so worn out from
exposure and exhaustion that l threw
away my coat, thinking that the less
weight | had to carry the better It
would be for me. but when night came
I regretted my mistake because the
nights were now getting colder. 1
thought at first II would be better for
me to retrace my steps and look for
the coat I had so thoughtlessly dis
carded. but I decided to 80 on with.
out Il.
then began to discard everything
that had In my pocket, finally throw
ing my wrist watch into a canal. A
wrist-watch does not add much