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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18

course, and France, the nation, was
In no mood to permit itself to be mislcd
by little men to deny it's confidence
to the man who had given back the
lost provinces and won victorious peace,
Shift to Wilson.
Thereupon, in France as in Britain,
the shift was made to Mr. Wilson,
not with his consent or approval, But
he became for the men who were Will
ing to lose the war to win political
power the sole hope Of rehabilitation,
II Mr.. Wilson were to disagree with
Clemenceau, II that disagreement were
to become public property, then, be-
cause Of the presidents great prestige,
because of his enormous Influence as
the accepted representative in France
Of the will of the American people,
then, and only then, might the men
who had given Clemenceau more trou-
Bile than the Germans regain come
shreds OF popular respect.
This Is the circumstance which OK
cites most apprehension in allied Eu-
rope today, There is a fear WHICH
versation n yelled statement in tho
press that Mr.. Wilson, finding certain
Of his principles necessarily opposed by
the official heads Of the French and
British governments, viii be led to ap-
peal over the heads Of the people, Such
an appeal would mean, in fact, an APP
peal to the apostles Of Bolshevism and
Of defeat--to the extreme radiCalism
which yearns for revolution, not peace,
The general state Of Europe makes
this peril even more acute. More than
half the continent is in a state Of
anarchy. Bolshevism has swept Rus
sia and Invaded Germany. 1t has its
agents and it's representatives busily
at work in all countries still uncon-
taminated by its poison. 1t hopes to
conquer France and Italy, even Eng
land. as II has conquered Russia and
Is conquering Germany. If 1t gains real
foothold west OF the Rhine, then we
h see a cataclysm unequaled In hu-
man history.
The sole barrier to such a catastrophe
Is concerted and loyal action by the
nations which have defeated Germany.
The war between Germany and the civ
iliZed world is over and the German
defeat is complete, but the war be
tween anarchy and Order is not over,
IT Is hardly begun. ON the decisions
OF the congress of Versailles depends
the future safety Of the world from
Bolshevism, from the red terror which
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
IRRELEVANT B00TLEGGER
SHOT RESISTING ARREST

IRRELEVANT, Tenn. Dec. IS. (Spl.)
M. d. ADHESION, negro, was shot in
the leg by City Marshal White while re-
sisting arrest on a charge OF bootleg
ging, The negro was taken In custody
circuit court. Atkisson had three gal
Ions Of whisky on his person when az
rested
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
SELECT HEADQUARTERS,

ST. LOUIS, Dec, l8,-The department
of commerce and industry Of Mexico has
chosen San Francisco, New Orleans,
Washington and st, Louis as zone head
quarters for the development of closer
trade relations between the United
states and Mexico, S, l.. Alatriste. in
charge Of the st. Louis zone. announced
today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
$9.S5-$14.S5
Situation Grave.

has ruined Russia and IL marching
westward at the present hour.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
Careful Action.

The Wilson idea is that the claims
and demands to be made upon Ger
many must be carefully estimated on
the basis OF the actual damage wrought
and a method should be determined
as to how she will get the funds for
payment and just reparation, He
thinks 1t will be an imrn ense bill and
while he feels as strongly as anybody
the wrongs committed by the central
empires, he believes that the method
Of righting those wrongs should not
partake of the nature OF loot or new
wrongs.
with respect to freedom Of the seas,
President Wilson thinks along the
lines of Viscount Grey's recent state
ment. The president has no inclination
to insist upon such a definition as would
impair the safety Of any nation, since
the whole object Of league lie to make
every nation secure against aggression.
President Wilson is not expecting to
be met by the other belligerents in the
customary mood of European states
men. He. himself. is approaching the
issues with the utmost frankness and
cordially, hoping by personal persua-
sion and entire openness that he will
be able 10 convince the other states
men that America Is at the parting OF
the ways, where she must make her
self individually able TO resist agrees
sion from any quarter on land OF sea
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
MAPS OUT
PLAN TO PREPARE
FOR PEACE MEET
CONTINUED From First PagDA

ligerents wanted such a large indem-
nifty as to cripple Germany for genera
tions, and which, according to the
American point Of view, would bring
about Bolshevism, thus making 1t i'm
possible for Germany to pay anything
toward restoration.
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w iN&h PSAill Va -
about B~olshevism. thus making 1t Inn
possible for Germany to pay anything
toward restoration.
House Succeeds.
BY insisting that America wishes a
durable peace, and not to be a party
Col, House, speaking for Mr.. Wilson,
was successful in getting the allies to
abandon several exceptions and to give
the subjects Of freedom Of the seas
and indemnity for discussion by the
peace congress. y now becomes nee
essary for Mr.. Wilson to strengthen
and amplify the views expressed by
Col, House, so that an informal agree
ment can be reached upon which the
peace congress can open.
Inasmuch as Germany will not par
ticipate in the conferences until the
allies agree definitely upon a program,
and since Germany will be compelled
was imposed upon her, Mr.. Wilson feels
a responsibility to see that orange
ments are made that will lead to a
real peace instead Of a new balance
of power against the UnitedNStates or
against the central empires, with the
constant necessity of maintaining arm
aments.
MI wilson Will strongly lnSlSL upon
the creation OF a league of nations as
the fundamental thing. with the ad-
mission of Germany, probationary for
the time, dependent upon her ability
to establish n stable government and
discharge her international obligations,
which Is merely another way of saying
that all the powers will wait to see
what kind of government arises before
according the usual diplomatic recog-
milton.
Mr.. Wilson feels that it is hardly
worth while for America to participate
In a peace congress unless the treaty
drawn up Is guaranteed support by a
league Of nations. Moreover, Mr.. Will
son has told his friends that no states
men can sit in Paris imagining them
selves lords and masters Of mankind,
authorized to make any treaty agree
able to themselves. but that it will be
absolutely necessary to determine what
the peoples want, for it was their war,
and the business of the peace congress
is to find out the peoples wishes and
follow them.
Mr.. Wilson believes that what the
people most want is to be protected
against future wars, and anything tend
ing to d~issension and friction among
races, any new menaces meaning more
bloodshed must be eliminated. His
viewpoint is really not wnat shall each
of us get, but what shall each deny
himself. Indemnities can be extorted,
it must be remembered, and the senti-
ment Of socialists and Bolshevists for
no annexation and no indemnities Is
still unchanged among the masses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
Mwest Dependable Merchandise At Lowest Prices For Cash


For tomorrow's selling We have arranged a special lot Of
Dresses at an exceedingly popular price range. The
colo}rs are varied and correctly beautiful The materials
the style Of the most distinctive character. Hut
for the wonderful advantage Of The landres cash policy
they could not he offered at
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18
lEFEAT|ST SWITCH
TO WILSON GRAVE
MENACE To PATH
Continued From First Pagc.)

Continued From First Pagc.)
umph was assured, arrived In due
course, and France, the nation, was
in no mood to permit itself to be misled
by little men to deny it's confidence
to the man who had given back the
lost provinces and won victorious peace,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-18

Last minute ideas in Suits, designed and tailored
to fit and to please-a full measure Of service in
every one of them. They are Of Serge, Velour.
Silvertone, Chiffon Broadcloth, Poiret Twill and
Tricotipe, Due to the Landres cash buying and
selling nolicv Drice1 of
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
Where Do You Stand?

Someone has divided mankind into
four classes-those who consistently
do less than is expected Of them:
those who do what Is expected Of them
but no more; those who do things
without having 10 be told. and finally.
those who have the magnetic power of
inspiring others 10 do things.
All the failures In this world are
recruited from the first class. The
second class comprises those who
scrape along In some form OF drudgery
or hackwork. Men of tie third class
are always In great demand i'm the fac
tory and In the Office, but the fourth
class represents the highest rung In
the ladder OF success
In the world of industry tie foprtb
class Is attained by the diligent few
who have caught the spirit of their
task and are able to lmpart IL TO the
men under them. They are the men
who, without being slave drivers are
able to Increase the output OF an In.
dustrial plant - Industrial Conserve
yon, N. y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29

Coming IN from East l.ilerr, .
train were two men who anna
emily were old acquaintance m
who met in iovial mood. Bot
men were quite gray, but each ha.
luxuriant head Of hair. Nes
then sat stout party with a shin
ing dome that was almost destitut,
OF hirsute covering.
The two friends exchanged face
tious remarks about silvered locks
then INDUCED in some pleasantries
about the thinning of the thatch,
with casual references to doorknob.
and billiard balls, much to the
amusement of the passengers. but
to the evident discontinue of the
baldheaded man.
The talk finally developed into an
argument on the cause of badness,
and after considerable POPULARITY
the pair turned to the pearly pated
stranger, and one said:
"My friend and | have been dis
cussing the cause of badness, but
we can't seem to agree. Would you
mind telling us what you regard as
the real cause of badness"
The stranger wheeled about, eyed
his questioners fercely and snorted.
brains !'-Pittsburg Gazette.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
MOTOR TRUCK TO
INCREASE HAULS ON
INDIANA ROADS
Burden to Be Taken Off Steam
Roads Curing the Continu-
alton of the War.


Transportation is one OF the big
factors of the national war program.
Troops. munitions. foodstuffs. fuel
and other products must be moved
'ong distances and in tremendous
"fantities in a short space of time.
Experience of the past few months
has demonstrated in a clear way that
J e railroads of the country are Who'll
~ unprepared TO care for the long
hauls for war material, and at the
same time handle in any adequate
way. local business at the various sta.
tons in our state
Because of lack of cars this past
winter. many thousands of hogs
persisted as a result Of cold weather.
and many others were kept on the
fern for a long period and fed high.
priced feed with great loss to the
farmer. Wheat and corn have not
been marketed in many cases because
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
Listen!

Kaell sounds the world arounc
f0l William HohenzolIern, arch
criminal of all the ages.
c. Utilization utterS but one
voice Punish this murderer"
There is no escape fsr this sup.
er slayer of women ard children.
His own hand dare not open
the only door. the dt or into
eternity.
Hum anity wants to wash its
hands of this man.
Juttice wants t, vindicate it.
self in d caling with him.
Who shall try him?
Wher, where shall! he be trie d =?
How shall he be pit nisned?
Shal he be exileO to some
lonely t Helena?
Shall be face the headman's
axe + the haEgman's moose?
Ali these are subsidiary ques
tons.
They can be sett ed latter
What the world is settliug now
is the certainty that he will be
punished.
No voice dare lift itself in any
plea for this outcast amonx men,
knell Is sounding for William
Hohenzollern.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29

OF poor roads and the inability OF the
farmer to haul the products.
The motor truck offers a solution
for the transportation of many Of the
farm products from the local points
to the larger consuming centers. At
the present time hundreds of loads of
hogs are delivered to the indianapolis
and other stockyards of the state by
motor trucks. Eggs, fruit, vegetables
and other products are delivered in
large quantities in q similar way. A
large share OF the milk and cream of
the state is now being gathered with
the motor trucks and delivered to the
central plants. All this means relief
for the railroads, and at the same
time allows the farmer to market the
products in a quick and direct man.
ner. In the case of shipment OF hogs.
the motor truck takes the hogs direct
from the farm to the market; while,
If they are shipped over the railroad
they must be hauled by the farmer
from the farm to the station with
teams and wagons, which. I'm many
cases, has taken about as much time
as II requires to deliver the hogs with
the motor truck from the farm TO the
final destination.
1t is very clear that IL the motor
trucks are to serve in the largest and
most valuable way, the roads must be
in condition SO that they can be used
at all times of the year; and again.
that the trucks can carry their maxi
mum load. For this reason, every
effort should be made to construct
and maintain hard surface and perma.
nent highways in this state. 1t will
require much study and care In decid.
ing which roads should be built first.
and which can serve the war program
in the largest and most efficient way.
The subject should have immediate
and most earnest consideration. and
should have the support OF all inter.
ested organizations and administra-
tive bodies In the state.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
The First Census.

The idea of the census originate,
among the Romans. when -rouI
OF the many functions performe,
by the high officer called censor TT
celved the name of Gems is. 1t wat
taken every five years and indica teC
not only Il c number of the respec
tive classes Of the people, but theiI
domestic 'ositions as husbands
wives, father, mothers, sons anc
daughters The first modern Ma
ton to tai 2 up the census was the
United st ties of America in 1870
The first BSitish census vas in 1901
but this did not Include ireland.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
Thanks, AWfuIlu.r'

DR.. John P. ST. ID. as Chairman
of the Dubois County Metlical
Examination Board of lthe u S
Selective Service has receiy ed the
following letter of thanks The
board was composed of DIR, Sab
chairman, Dr. Seine ider, den fist,
DR.. Knapp. eyes and leaIs, and
DR.. Rust. general medical exam
liner.
Adj. Gen. of Indiana, Selective
Service Division, Nov. 10, 1918
Gentleman-Since the medical
examination of registrs hts has
been discontinu ed by the War
Department for the present, ]
take this opportunity to thank
each and ev ry member of your
Board for the valuable services
rendered in the past 1t nas in
deed been a hard struggle and
has ent lied vast amount o.
work upon your part and [ want
each individual member or our
Board to know that the services
thus rend red are appreciated by
this department to the fullest ex
tent. There being no compensa-
ton provided by members OF
your Board, the work you did
showed a real patrio ic spirit and
dovot on for the work.
Please accept our best wishes
for your future success and
happiness.
Very truly yours,
Robert c. Baitzell
Major Inf. u S A.
E. ecutive Officer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29

The young lad sighed deeply an

The young tad i sighed deeply an.
was almost affected to tears.
Harold she said, declares tina
Il | don't marry him he will end hi
life, and | am afraid he will"
She stifled a sob, then continued
And Randolph declares that If
don't marry him he will 70 into pol
tics and become great and famous
and then ke SAYS ! shall see what
have missed. and am afraid he vii
keep his word too"
overcome by ealotlnn. She buried
her face IN her hand. rot knowin;
Whether 10 save lie NJ 20 SPAR
the country another pniitician.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
COuntQ AGENT Notes.

| Office, Upstairs in the Court House al
Jasper. | will be in ihs office all day
Saturday and Monday morning and al
other times when not busy in the fields
| Office hours: 8 tn II A. NJ and l to Z
NJ. Phone 226.
Well, have given you a vaca
ton IS regards County Agent
Noes for a few weeks. Did you
app, eciate it? | can't say that |
have. Being sick is not what it
is cracked up to be. Anyhow,
Pm back on the ijob again and
will be ready for country calls in
another week.
We are glad that the fighting
has stopped and peace IS about
10 be formed. but there is as must
for us to do as there has been
for the last two years. 1t will be
several years before Europe will
Le able to feed he, self and in
the meantime the Farmers f the
u S. RE going to have TO raise
food for the war ridden nations
over there. Also it may be two
years before all our boys get
back from EuIope and its going
to take 10 of fo d and clothing
for them. Prices are going to
be good and any extra work to
raise more and better crops will
be well paid
Along this linz | wan t, ask
where your arm tools and I'M
plements are this very minute?
Are they out where the ntXt rain
Or possible sow Y. i'll cause II st or
rot, or are they housed in q
Wheather tight implement sh d.
You paid good money for nipple
nents this year an you know
how used implements have 81 I'D
at the S; les Now Eurpope is
going To ( all on America tor an
immense amount of farm imple-
ments and iroa and stee GOODS
o. ali kinds so tools are not go.
ing to be back to the Cd prices
soon 1t vii pay to take care Of
them by proper housing
On December 9th Mr.. E, G..
Baldwin, Specialist il BeeKeep
ing. Wi | be at my office, nd meet
and talk wi h those who are in
t. rested in Honey Bees.
If the Flu" does no, prevent
there will be Farmers lnsti ute
ct Hay Svi lie, ireland and Hun
on the 3rd, 4tb, 9Th of
Dacembe res p ctively Try to
attend the institute closest to you
for il will be worth while
Corn shocking is we'll under
way and if you were not luck
enough to get your seed corn
clicked from the staining stalks
inst afCei it ripened, the mkt
best wav IS TO carry box sack
along the wagon and when you
find a nice onking seed ar from
4 nice stalk. just put it aside, Ii
all your corn was put up and you
nave not gotten a1y seed corn
selected. time vii be well spent
by watching the wagon where
The shucked co n is falling and
pick ut several bushels Of 20 d
seed corn. This way YOU know
1othing about the stalks it grow
ID on. or how it looked, vtif
,ele::, ed now It will save time in
he eric next spring and besides
t can oe cared for so it won't be
njure by fre. zing this winter
i nat We want is pleoty or good
eed corn. corn that will grow
nd give good stand next year.
II. C THOMPSON.
County Az i ul,ural Agent.
We can print
Without stint
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
Which?

from a proclamation of the
k, ser ad5re-S 4 Z, his army in
III = st in 1911:
T. 81 >; of the Lord has de
sc .tasd 10 IN because am
th Er u of the Germans.
| am tae i. trament of the Al
mighty am His sword, His
agent. t and death TO al
those y ~ oDose ny will Woe
and deaf al tacse who do
not bel ny mission! Woe
and dea . tie towards! Let
them periS1. a. the enemies of
the Germa people! God demands
their destTu Ion. God who, by
my mouth old you to his will!
Blasphemy. lunacy or a revei'
sion to . semfbarbarous past?-
Evansville Courier.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
Plurality IS 49,49l

Revise d complete figures on the
vote for Secre agy of State ia
Indiana give Roach r publican
30l, 1872 and Coulter, democrat.
251. 45l. making Roach's plural
ity 49. 49l
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
HOOVER Is BACK OF
THE MOTOR EXPRESS

United States Food Admins
traitor Hoover has approved the
Rural Motor Express and the Re-
turn Loads in the following state
ment:
The development of the rural
motor express idea, in my
opinion, is in the line of progress
and should rebound to the benefit
OF the producer. the consumer.
and the railroads. This means of
transportation should facilitate
delivery. conserve labor, conserve
foodstuffs, and should effect de-
livery OF food In better coudi-
ton"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29

:. S.o1 i3'lg.
Some shop r. ~. some shop late
But the wisest shopr err, and up
to {. t..
Is the one . shops this week
and neAt
And does not out off en- any pro-
text
The Christmas shopping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
Success In Industry: OF 100000 cor

Success In Industry: OF 10000 cor
porations In the United States engaged
In manufacturing nd mercantile bust
ness over 100000. according to the
Federal Trade Commission. are mere
ly existing. They DO not earn penny
OF profit. The 22.D00 failures annually
I'm the United States show that bust.
nesses c4nnot run along AT loss In
definitely
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29

Tho average reformer Is only op-
posed to capital SO long as the other
fellow has it. Let linz get slice Of
the melon he condemned and his rad
icaliSm will be cured for all times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29
,abscr .ol ION s1.5O Per Year.

this paper is mailed regularly to Il
sao-criDers rntii definite order to dis
continue received and all arrears paid
full; IN less in the discretion of the
publisher different course should be
Gee ned advisable.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-11-29

Business success uepcads on good
management; efIicieht loyal workers.
from the head OF the firm down to the
messengers. and freedom from outside
Interference
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-01-23
HAVE GIVEN THEIR ALL
Phelps Father and Mother
Have Three Sons in the
Service of Uncle Sam-One
Son Now In France.

And they can we'll say; eve
are true American citizens for we
have given our all to the service
Of the United States the coun-
try we are proud to call our
country, in time ofpeace or war"
No truer spirit OF Anericanism
is there than that shown by Dr.
and Mrs. H. M. Weed, citizens of
Phelps. They have given three
sons to the National Army-their
all, from the eldest to the baby
One son, Louis, is now with the
Sammies in France; Linton, the
second, will be sent over within
the next ten days or so; Elvin,
the Youngest, will 60 still later
Linton and Elvin are now locat-
ed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Mr.. and Mrs. Weed passed
through Eagle River from Phelps
Monday on their way to Texas
to visit their two sons. Elvin,
according to information receiv-
ed by the parents last week, is
very i'll in the regimental hospit-
al at Fort Sam Houston with
pneumonia, and at one time was
said to have been in a critical
condition, but is now improving.
DR.. and Mrs. Weed have been
residents of Phelps for the past
wear or so and have won an en-
viable social position in this
northern section. They are act
i've workers in the Red Cross
and other branches of National
army service.