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The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
REVIEW OF WAR
BY MAURICE
English Military Strategist and
Writer Says We Must Keep
On. The Germans
HAVE 1877 DIVISIONS

LOHQOl, Oept. ia low Noyo Noo
l was writing of the impression
which the recovery Of the British
Army from it's butfeting III the
Spring had made upon me during
nv recent visit to France. Every
one can now see that in what sald
| was in no way exaggerating thal
recovery. What our troops have ac-
complished in the past few days IS
one of the most remarkable perform
ances in the course Of the war ana
eclipses even the recovery OF the oio
"contemptibles" from the retreat
from Mons.
In recent dispatches Philip Gibbs,
while giving fullest credit to the
magnificent work OF the Canadian
Australian troops, than which noth"
ing can be finer, very rightly tells
lis not to overlook what the English,
Scottish and Welsh divisions have
done. If one could only add irish
divisions to the list, and be sure
they were full of Ir.shmen
1t was upon troops from Great
Britain that the brunt Of the desper-
ate fighting in the spring fell, and II
stirs the hearts to see them now
coming into their own with interest
and advancing over ground which
never before in this war has been
trod by British soldiers. The cap
ture of the Fortress of Queant by
Sir Charles Ferguson's corps COM
posed of English and Scottish troops
and of a naval division, is one of the
great feats Of the war.
The story of the last few days has
not in it's main features been one OF
hustling an enemy who was deter
mined upon retreat, but of victory
over an enemy who meant to stop us
| if he could. Sir Douglas Haaig in
| ficted one definite defeat upon the
enemy at Bapaume, and had follow
/ ed greater victory south OF the
Scarpe. These have been won by
skillful manoeuvre, the chief feat
ure of which was the transfer of a
Canadian corps from the Somme to
the Scarpe.
| Canadians who appeared at the
capture of Monchy last week were,
take it, but an advance guard, and
the full effect of the movement has
now been seen in the breaking OF
the Drocourt line. They have also
been won by hard fighting, and it is
not possible that our own losses
should have remained as extraordi
narily low as they were week ago
not that there is any reason to be
lieve them to be excessive, and the!
have been more than compensated
Z for theresults obtained.
Il For these we must look beyont
the actual battlefield. A week ago
N when | was in France, no one eX
pected to recover Kemmel, Neuv
Eglise Ridge, Bailleuil, and Estaire
without a battle which would hav
: cost us many thousands of casual
ltiss.
The enemy has ben forced to wit
/ draw from all these places and t
make a considerable readjustmen
of his front in Flanders, which ma
60 further because of his heavy loss
es further south and because he ha
to find troops to meet Dougla
Haig's advance toward Dougai an
Cambrai. Thus our gains in Fland
ers must be added to our gans in p
ardy when we are balancing az
counts of past battles, nor must
be forgotten that our victories hav
freed the French coalfields, whic
had to close down in consequence
ii the German advance into FlandeI
last April.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
A MILLION RAILROAD
EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

Washington Sept. 5.-Nearly Q
million railroad employees and all
che clerks, trackmen, laborers and
maintenance men have had then
wages advanced $500 per month,
or s1.OO per day or IL cents per
hour.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
If essential industries are I

If essential industries are not
promptly supplied with labor, our
new army is faced with lack of
necessary supplies. A million un-
skilled laborers are needed within
two months; the North Carolina
quota Is 4310. Those who are in
non-essential employments should
consult their community labor
boards or other representatives Of
the United States Employment Serv-
ice or Public Service Reserve. -
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
RAIN TONIGHT

For North Carolina local rains to-
night and Friday with cooler to-
night in the western portion and
cooler on Friday with gentle to mod
crate and shifting winds.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
Pursuing The Germans

Paris, Sept. 5.--The 4Franoo7Am-'
erican troops are pursuing the Ger
mans north of the Vesle river and
have reached the line of the Aisne
according to advices from the front
this morning.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
M A r K E T S
COTTON

New York, Sept. 5.-Cotton fu-
lures opened weak with October "a
35 to 34.00 December 1915 to 49,
40, January 1920, March 1920,
May 1924.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
CASUALTY LIST TODAY i
SEPTEMBER 5TH

The following North Carolinians
are included in the list:
Herbert Champion, Mooresboro
N. c., and Carter Andrew Roberts,
Creedmoore, wounded severely.
Thomas Mhbeton Holt, Mebane,
N. c.. wounded, degree undetermin-
ed.
The daily times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1902-1936, 1918-09-05
WHO MUST REGISTER
Thursday SEPT. 12fh

All males 10 years old and who are. not
46years old on Thursday, September 18th.
IF You were horn before .midnight on
September 18th, 1900 you must register.
If you were born after midnight ON
morning of September 18th, 1872, you
must register.
You .nust give date of month and year
you were born, so look it up beforehand.
Men who are now registered or are in
the Army or Navy don't have to register.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
TELLS BEAUTIES
u. S. PARKS OFFER
IN,
FEDERAL OFFICIAL POINTS OUT
w. AMERICA HAS OLDEST
v. SIGHTS IN WORLD
Says $500, 900 Is Spent Annually
For Travel Abroad.

There are in the United States The
oldest living thin5s on earth, the
deepest canyons in the world, the
highest waterfall, the finest glaciers
within easy reach of tourist travel
the finest mountain climate, ruined
Cities Of lost race, the greatest
trees on earth; al Of this in a coun.
try with population in excess y
1o0QQ0,o00. large proportion Of
which spends its time abroad II
search of mountain scenery
Think o. it. canyons over a nile
deem waterfalls a haif mile hish,
peaks from the summit Of which can
he seen land three miles below and
giant trees that were 5000 years Old
when Christ was horn. all in a cun
try the people of which spend an
naially s25o,h0o,0ao in foreign lands
to view similar but inferior scenery
Many peopla have asled. why does
not our government do more work il
the national pa1ks9' Others and nj
ways those who have not seer them
ask "Whp should the government be
asked to spend money on the rational
parks when there arc so man% other
important thinks needed"
Between these two factions with op
posite views, tho government has most
successfully sailed neutral course
Congress has appropriated compare
lively small sum each year which has
xufficed 10 oil the troubled waters that
were constantly aeitated by IN,
ttorms of protest on the part Of thos'
who know and love our nationa
marks, which sums were at the SAINT
time not OF sufficient magnitude tc
seriously antagonize those who wish
td more money appropriated for riv
ers and harbors.
There were several contributin,
factors which have served TO make h
continuation OF this condition possible
some OF which are lack Of apprecia
ton of the importance Of scenery as
factor In the country's economic de
yelopment, the tremendous volume o
work in the charge Of cabinet Officers
particularly the secretary OF the IN
terror, rendering It Impossible for hin
to give park matters his fuller atten
ton, lack OF definge policy in th
administration OF the parks, and ieno
rance on the part OF the public as +
the magnlficence and glory of on
scenic reservations. Perhaps tn
most potent OF these Is the first mer
toned, -. -.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19

cate a particular concession, j was
not deemed safe to grant a permit
for more than one year; nor has
there been any officer in the depart
ment qualified to design the stluc.
lures or to select location that, in
the light Of future growth and needs,
would be assured of any degree of
permanency,
Before long term lease for a
hotel, for instance, could be granted,
1t was necessary that thorough
study of conditions be made and a
plan rendered to which all improve
ments should adhere. This fact had
been appreciated by former secretar
les which had resulted in short term
leases. thus enabling the department
TO make changes when necessary.
So it became necessary TO devise
a plan by which long term leases
could be granted to the right man
and to plan the work and improve
ments in the parks as that perman-
ence would be assured
There are in our national parks in.
Vulnerable details that are crying for
immediate attention, but any at
tempt to rectify every mismanaged
minor detail would result in an in,
definite postpoNcment Of establishing
and putting into operation a genera:
policy and would put off for an II
definite period the eventual accom-
plishment of the main object, when
is the Development Of adequate ac'
eommodations for the travelling pub.
lie throughout our national parks.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19

over $500 600, 600 leave this coun-
try annually in the form of tourist
money spent abroad. switzerland
alone secures a revenue or s35o,0o0,.
ooo annually from the sale of her seen.
cry, a large portion of which comes
from the United States.
II Is true that not all of the $500
100000 spent abroad by Americans is
for scenery alone, but very consid'
cradle portion is, and the possbil'
itv of retaining some Of this has
aroused the interest OF many in the
question of the adyisability of sNS'
tomatcally developing our national
| marks with an eye to divcrtins at
least some of the European travel to
/ home channels.
Primarily. the national parks are
maintained for all the people and 1t
was found that il even a small irac'
ton Of them were ever to see the
marks three things were essential
namely. accommodations, transporta
ton and publicity.
II was obvious that people would
not travel to the parks unless they
were informed of the attractions to
be found in them,
ITp to the present time the eonces
lions for the operation of hotels
camps, stage lines, etc, In the park'
have, with a few exceptions, beer
granted under yearly permits.
AS the secretary was not in pc
sition to carefully investigate thu
qualifications of an applicant 10 op
49, - 4---------=-~ =---
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19

In the middle ages ivory was extan-
slvely used for writing tablets. one
of Chaucer's characters has AZ pair
of tables alI Of IVORY and again the
same writer speaks Of ivory chess
men; "I'he ches was all Of ivory, the
meyne fresh and new Ivory was
also much used for making Baskets
and mirror frames during the middle
ages, and these were often deliberately
carved.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-19
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
G a 8 T Q FL a
Cut This Quit Is Worth Money.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with &c and mail 1t to
Foley G. Co. 1886 Sheffield avenue,
Chicago, H., writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive In
return trial package containing
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound,
for coughs, colds And Group; Foley
Kidney Pills. for pain in sides and
back; rheumatism, backache, kidney
and bladder ailments; and Toley's
Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic for
constipation, biliousness. headache
and sluggish bowels.
W. D. Duncan, Druggiat, Ottawa, III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21

We cannot use rough and thin rLfilish
noga for packing DurpOsea We will hs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
HAS FOOD ENOUGH
Washington Hears That There
Are Supplies in Huntand.
Means of Distribution Poor;
the Officials Find Now.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Germany- is
in no present danger as to food. &C
cording to state department informa-
ton today. Her chief difficulty Is one
of distribution. Many places In Ger
many have sufficient food. But de-
spite the Wanted German efficiency,
her means of distributing food have
been poor, while there was grating
and boarding. Approaching the east.
the food situation grows graver. In
Austria it is subject for concern.
The American governments dispo-
sition toward food problems in Ger
many is to make no hasty food ADJUST
ments. and when they Ore made not
to ration her extensively. The sole
concern of this government in that re-
spect is to see that the distribution
problems are adjusted SO that famine
cannot cause a menacing revolution in
the nation. It will be necessary to
supply some food to the central en-
pires later.
The United States government will
not hurry this process.
In the meantime. the German
propaganda walls" for assistance are
falling on ears they do not deceive.
The department has made a careful
analysis of the whole. German situa-
ton and now realizes fully that these
plaintive appeals are insincere, and
designed to foster a false sympathy
which should react to Germany's ad-
vantage at the peace table turnout
the world.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
new Y.M.C.A.CHIEF
C. G.. Whitsitt Succeeds j. e.
Atkinson.
Head of Funston Y Returns to
Detroit.
(From Trench and Camp.)

James E. Atkinson camp general
secretary of the Army Y. M. c. A. at
Camp Funston, will leave the latter
part of the week for Detroit, Mich.
where he will take up his old work
with the firm of Glass, Cook & Atkin-
son in the insurance and real estate
business.
Mr. Atkinson secured a furlo from
his firm over a year ago to enter war
work and was first assigned to Camp
Custer as building secretary. In this
capacity he showed marked ability in
service and was considered as one
of the most successful building secre-
taries in that camp. Because of the
splendid record made at Custer he was
chosen as the director of the Y work
at Funston, coming here in November
to succeed I. G. Mccormack as camp
general secretary.
The new camp general secretary at
Funston will be c. G. whitsitt. who
for the last several months has been
camp religious director. Mr.. Whitsitt
needs no Introduction to the men of
camp, as he has been identified with
welfare work in Camp Funston for
more than a year. He came here in
November, 1917, as camp pastor
with the Presbyterian National Service
commission. In this work he made
many friends among the officers and
enlisted men and also among the
workers of the various non-military
organizations.
Last fall when a vacancy occurred
on the staff as religious director
Mr.. Whitsitt was chosen because OF
his wide knowledge of camp work and
his particular fitness for that position
Mr. Atkinson has done his work
well as chief executive of the Camp
Funston and to him belongs the
credit for >the efficient manner in
which all matters have been handled
While his many friends on the Y
staff and among the officers and en-
listed men regret to see Mr. Atkinson
leave Camp Funston, he takes with
him their best wishes for success and
prosperity.
To Mr.. Whitsitt, the new camp gen.
eral secretary. all extend their bes,
wishes and all express their willing.
ness to cooperate and assist in carry
ing on the Y service, which means sc
much to every soldier in camp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
GET MORE MOISTURE
Continued from Page one.)

ed from Colorado and Wyoming.
Flora says that the cold wave is C mn
ing this way, but that the entire
strength of it will not hit Kansas,
altho the change in weather and tenn
perature which accompanies it will be
felt hero.
The temperature stood at 80 at
o'clock this morning. 1t will drop to
about 80 degrees during the night.
Colder weather Is pre- licted for tomor-
row evening than in the morning. The
mercury will be down around Is to-
morrow evening.
In the last "a hours rains have been
general over western Kansas. The fol-
lowing towns reported this morning
as follows: Dodge City, .32; Con-
cordia, 40; Wichita, .O4. AS North
Platte, ,Neb., reported 80 of an inch
of precipitation, Flora says that it is
very probable that northwestern Kan
sas came in for rain also.
The unsettled weather has disap-
peared, says Flora, sunshine will pre-
vail turnout the state today, but very
little Is promised for tomorrow.
At 10 o'clock this morning the wind
was blowing at the rate of IL miles
an hour from the south. The ex-
tremes on record for this. date were
60 degrees in 1896 and degrees be-
low zero in 1916.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
CENSORSHIP ON
Americans Tighten Grip in oe-
cupied Portion of Hunland.
General Dichman Issues Warn
ing to Press, Theaters.

Coblenz. Dec. IT (Tuesday.-Ger-
man propaganda and the tendency TO
criticise conditions in the district oc-
cupied by the American forces have
been abruptly checked by the estab-
lishment of a censorship by Major
General Dickrnan upon the newspa-
pers and the theaters. His act was
the first indication that the Ameri-
cans purposed Tightening their grip Of
local affairs.
The managers of the theaters.
ranging from opera to moving picture
productions, were informed that there
was no objection to their giving per-
formances except in cases where at
tempts were made to inject propaS
ganda or criticism. To the news
paper owners it was pointed out that
the question of whether they offended
or not lay with them-that tie Amer
leans would not be bothered with CEN
soring the publications before they
were issued, but that the first six
copies from the press should be de-
livered to American headquarters.
Meanwhile the running off Of the
edition could be continued. If 1t were
then discovered that the regulations
had been violated. prompt punitive
action would be taken.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
HISTORY OF 18Th
Kansas Historical Society Seeking In
formation for Records.

To friends and relatives of the soldiers
of this division:
The appeal made by General Wood
that material for a history of the
Eighty ninth division be sent to Will
liam E. Connelley, secretary. Kansas
State Historical society, Topeka, Kan,
has not met with a response as hearty
and generous as was hoped for and
expected.
Much has been received, but by no
means enough. Friends and relatives
of these soldiers are certainly proud
of their record overseas. They would
always regret 1t, and the soldiers
themselves would regret it. If there
should be any failure on the part of
anyone to do all possible to make this
record complete. AS you love your
soldier husband, son, or sweetheart,
send his letters, his photograph, and a
brief account of his life here to. be
used in writing and compiling this
account of his division. You are sure
ly proud of his achievement overseas.
The nation is proud of it. Then help
us preserve the record of it, and help
us to write an adequate account of it
by sending here his photograph and
his letters, or copies of them, or ex-
tracts from them. Do this at once.
Do not delay.
WILLIAM E. CONNELLEY,
| Secretary State Historical Society, Me-
mortal Building, Topeka, kan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
WHEAT is LOOKING FINE.
Meade County Has Heaviest Snow and
Rain in Two Years.

Meade. Kan. Dec. Elm Meade
county it began to snow on Tuesday,
December II, about 2 a. m, and con-
tinued until Thursday about 4 p. M,
when it turned to rain which con-
tinued until Friday morning. About
five inches of very wet snow covered
the wheat fields when it began rain
ing, and up to now about three inches
Of rain has fallen, thoroly soaking the
ground, to greater depth than for two
years past.
Wheat which on account of grass
hoppers was sown late. was in first
class condition. The prospect for q
bumper wheat crop was never better
in this county,,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
MILITARY RECEPTION
Wilson Will Be Accorded Imposing
Welcome When He Reaches London.

London, Dec. 21.-Arrangements
are being made for an imposing mill
tary reception of President Wilson ac-
cording to some of the newspapers.
There will be guard of honor at the
station when. he arrives and he will
be greeted by King George. Mr.. Will
sol and the king will then drive to
Buckingham palace thru streets
lined with troops. They will ride, in
the royal carriage.
Premier Lloyd George will be
among the prominent persons taking
part in the welcome of Mr.. Wilson.
1t Is said the route of the procession
will be as extended as possible so as to
permit of a great popular welcome.
1t is unknown whether President
Wilson has as yet replied to the Lord
Mayors invitation to a civic lunch
con in Guild Hall, where it is under
stood the corporation wishes to pre-
sent a welcoming address to Mr.. Will
son. This address, if time permits
the luncheon to be given, will be en-
closed in a golden casket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
T0DAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, Dec 21.CORN-New high price
levels for the season wele reached in the
corn market today on December and Janu-
airy deliveries. The reason was continued
rainy weather which made shelling impos-
sible and greatly Kindred wagon traffic on
country roads. Subsequently, however, all
corn futures dropped owing to shadp reduc-
lions in hog prices. authorized only for
today In order to effect a clearance Of un-
desirable stock and not to be used in COM
putting the daily average of packers droves
Opening quotations of corn which ranged
from Ac to 1Ac higher, with January 81. 40
to 81. Al and May S1.37k to $1.371h, were fol-
lowed by a decline all around to well below
In the later dealings no important rally
took place. The close was unsettled at the
same as yesterdays finish to 1Mc lower
Eit "a J1 IN q ks slass to s1ssx and May
NOATS-Oats held about steady with a
moderate trade. After opening hc off to
Ac advance with January 71%c to 71%c
the market underwent a slight general sag.
PROVISIONS-Tempo reduction Of
hog prices had a bearish effect on proyis-
IONS At first, tho, the market was tending
upward with corn
Close quotations were at virtually the
lowest point Of the day.
Chicago Grain AMI Provision Market.
1.-THE range of prices on grain futures m
Thos. ]. Myers. 301 N. e. Bldg.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
EXECUTIVES URGE RETURN
Also Want Remedial r. r. Legislation
Until Peace Is Signed.

New York, Dec. 21.-Return of the
railroads to their owners after the
signing of peace with remedial rail-
way legislation by congress in the
meantime was to be urged>upon the
government it was understood by the
session here Friday.
Opposing as unnecessary and I'M
wise Director General McAdoo plans
to maintain federal control for five
years, the railroad men it was said
believed that congress could deal ade-
quately with the problem in less time
than that and probably within the
twenty-one months of government
supervision after the end of the war
permitted by law
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-12-21
SPAIN WANTS LEAGUE
Count Romanones Tells United Press
That" Is Their One Great Wish.

Paris, Dec. 21.-Spain to the last
man favors the league of nations, Pre-
mier Romanones declared in an inter-
view with the United Press here today.
Spain unanimously recognizes that
the project is the only salvation of the
smaller nations" said tho premier,
who has come to Paris to confer with
President Wilson.
Half of SPANS national budget
consists of war expenses. If the league
Of nations were now in existence this
money could be used for industrial and
commercial development.
"While counting upon formation of
the league to help us out, we also
count upon our friendship and COM
mercial relations with the United
States. With America, the past no
longer exists-only the future, in
which We hope for development of
our commercial and industrial rela-
tiQns. This should be easy because
our ports are closest to America"