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The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
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PRES. WILSON'S RE-
PLY TO AUSTRIANS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Presi-
dent Wilson has answered the peace
note Of Austria-Hungary with dec
laration that the Austro-Hungarian
government must satisfy the national
aspirations of its own people and
that they, the people, shall be the
judges of their rights and destinies.
The text of the note handed to the
Swedish minister follows:
"Sir-I have the honor to ac-
knowledge the receipt of your note
of the 18th instant, in which you
transmit communication of the i'm
perial and royal government of Aus
tria-Hungary to the president. am
now instructed by the president to
request you to be good enough
through your government to convey
to the imperial and royal govern
ment the following reply:
The president deems it his duty
to say to the Austro-Hungarian gov
ernment that he cannot entertain the
present suggestions of that govern
ment because of certain events of
utmost Importance which, occurring
since the delivery of his address of
the 9Th of January last, have neces-
sarily altered the attitude and re-
sponsibility of the government of the
United States. Among the IA terms
of peace which the president formu-
lated at that time occurred the fol-
lowing:
The peoples of Austria-Hungary,
whose place among the nations we
wish to see safeguarded and assured,
should be accorded the freest oppor-
tunity of autonomous development
Since that sentence was written
and uttered to the Congress of the
United States the government of the
United States has recognized that
state of belligerency exists between
the Czecho-Slovaks and the German
and Austro- Hungarian empires, and
that the Czecho-Slovak national coun-
ell is de facto belligerent govern
ment clothed with proper authority
to direct the military and political
affairs of the Czecho-Slovaks. 1t
has also recognized in the fullest
manner the justice of the national
istic aspirations of the Jugo-Slovaks
for freedom.
The president is, therefore, no
longer at liberty to accept the mere
autonomy of these people as a basis
of peace, but is obliged to insist that
they, and not he, shall be the judges
of what action on the part of the
Austro-Hungarian government will
satisfy the aspirations and their con-
ceptions of their rights and destiny
as members of the family of nations
Accept, sir, the renewed assur-
ances of my highest consideration.
(Signedl ROBERT LANSING"
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25

County Chairman II. K. Hunter,
County Sales Director ]. Leland
Trusty, County Publicity Director
Everett Cock, their assistants and CO.
workers, is the honor and praise for
the successful and highly gratifying
results. These gentlemen worked
necessarily, day and night, rain or
shine, without any remuneration
whatever aside from their patriotic
impulses to serve their country
Gentlemen we not only congratulate
you all. each of you, but in behalf of
over 2,2OO subscribers, the Herald
tenders their sincere thanks and deep
appreciation for the excellent servi-
ees rendered.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
CLOCKS TO BE MOVED
BACK. OCTOBER 27TH

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1s.-No
gress to continue the existing day
light saving law and the hands of the
further effort will be made by con.
clocks will be turned back an hour
on Oct, 27 as originally planned.
decision was reached at conference
between congressional leaders and
Chairman Baruch of the war indus
tries board, who had recommended
that the law remain in force for the
period of the war.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25

My submarines are devils,
Why, You should see them fight,
They go sneaking through the sea
And will sink ship on sight.
was running things to suit me
Till year or so ago,
When a man called Woody Wilson
Wrote me to go more slow.
He says to me, dear William,
We don't want to make you sore
So be sure to tell your U-boats
Not to sink our ships no more.
We have told you for the last time
So, dear Bill, it's up to you,
And if you do not stop it
You have got to fight US too.
! did not listen to him,
And he's coming after me,
With million Yankee soldiers,
From their home across the sea.
Now that's why called you, Satan,
For | want advice from you,
| know that you would tell me
Just what ought to do.
My dear old Kaiser William,
There's not much for me to tell,
For the Yanks will make it hotter
Than can for you in hell.
I've been mean old Devil,
But not half as mean as you.
And the minute that you get here
viii give my job to you.
I'll be ready for your coming,
And I'll keep the fires all bright
And I'll haye your room all ready
When the Yanks begin to fight.
For the boys in blue will get you,
have nothing more to tell you.
Hang up the phone and get your hal
And meet me here in hell.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25

When the final figures were tabulated
and the columns posted, Yalobusba
had again made good, more than
good with $15.200 lover the top"
To show the Yalobusha boys who
are fighting in France that they have
the solid backing of homefolks, the
following cablegram was dispatched: !:
Water Valley, Miss,
October 10Th, 1918.
Officers and Men,
Battery A, i40th Field Artillery,
American Elk. Forces, France.
Loving greetings and assurance Of
our support and confidence III y0u.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
THE KAISER'S TALK TO HE'LL

The Kaiser called the Devil up
On the telephone one day,
The Girl at Central listened to
All they had to say.
Hello, she heard the Kaiser say,
Is Old Man Satan home?
Just tell him it is Kaiser Bill
That wants him on the phone.
The Devil said Hello to Bill,
And Bill said, How are you?
I'm running he'll here on earth,
So tell me what to do.
What can l do the Devil said,
My dear old Kaiser Bill,
If there's thing that can do
To help you ! sure win.
The Kaiser said, now listen
And I will try to tell
The way that l am running
On earth modern He'll.
I've saved for this for many years
And I've started out to kill
That it will be a modern job
You leave to Kaiser Bill.
My army went through Belgium
Shooting women and children dov
We tore up all her country
And blowed up all her towns,
My Zepps dropped bombs on cities
Killing both the old and young
And them the Zeppelins didn't e
Were taken out and hung.
started out for Paris,
With the aid of poisonous gas
The Belgians, darn them, stopped
And would not let us pass.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
WACNERS PUT ON
BIG SPECIAL SALE

Beginning Saturday, October 26,
and continuing for two weeks, Wag-
ner & Co. will conduct a Special
Spot Cash Sale, which will close on
the night of November 9.
See their big advertisement in this
issue and note what wonderful prices
they quote for this special sale.
All departments of the big store
are included in this two weeks Spe-
cial, and while only few items
are listed in their advertisement,
thousands of bargains not listed are
included in the sale.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
CEN'L. PRICE THANKS
HIS OFFICIAL STAFFS
TO MY SPONSORIAL AND OFF,
CIAL STAFFS:


CIAL STAFFS:
Having resigned my Office as Major
General, Commanding the Mississippi
Division U. C. v. which went into
effect at the Confederate reunion at
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sept. Oath to 9th,
and turned it over to my successor,
our dear friend and Comrade, DR.. w.
M. Wroten, of Magnolia, Miss. who
was elected to succeed me, and who
is gentleman of the highest south
ern type, and fully competent to fill
any office in the State.
| want to express to all of my
Official and Sponsorial Staff, my
highest appreciation for their pres
ence, and kind assistance in aiding
me in carrying out the duties of my
office, and can assure each and every
one of you that my pleasant associa-
tions with you will always be hap
py memory; ! hope to be able to at
tend ali the reunions in the future
and meet you and enjoy your good
company. | want to express my
heartfelt thanks to my tried and true
friend and Adjutant General, John
A. Webb, of Jackson, Miss. for his
competent and courteous assistance
in every way, always ready and will
ing to do any work pertaining to the
office.
Your old friend and comrade,
G. w, PRICE,
Water Valley, Miss,
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25

Water Valley and Yalobusha County
have gone Over the Top in the Fourth
Liberty Loan for our seven hundred
boys in France and in training camps.
May God bless and protect you all.
H. X. HUNTER, Chairman,
4th Liberty Loan Drive.
J. L. TRUSTY, Sales Director.
4th Liberty Loan Drive.
1t was mighty big task to per-
form but "big" men were at the head
OF the deal and the loan was put
over" in magnificent shape. To
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
YALOBUSHA OVER
THE TOP STRONG

The big drive is finished, the .ired
but faithful workers are resting, the
record has been completed and good
old Yalobusha County's name is en-
rolled in the honor roll with the
treasury department at Washington.
Following is the story told in
figures;
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to the neigh
bors and friends during the illness
and death of our baby girl. May
Gods richest blessings reward you for
your kindness and assistance.
Mr.. and MRS. T. E. WICK.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our deep ap-
probation and heartfelt thanks to
the kind neighbors and friends, the
Trainmen, and all who so kindly
assisted during the illness and death
of our loved one
Mr.. T. B. SHAW.
And Family.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
Death OF MRS. GEO. HUGHES

Mrs. George Hughes, wife of the
driver of the City fire wagon, died
Friday and the funeral was held on
the following day
She is survived by husband and
several small children.
The north Mississippi herald. (Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., Miss.) 1888-1929, 1918-10-25
'TAL SUMMARY REPORT OF FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN
$235,20O.OO
$220,0O0.OO
$15,200.O0

Respectfully submitted,
H. X. HUNTER, Chairman.
j. L. TRUSTY, Sales Director
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
RUNNING THE HUN
 BACK ID GERMANY
Private SaViSki Describes Ad-
 vance Of Company E Soldiers

X letter has been received from Private Longe SaVisI<i, Company F, one of the boys who enlisted in the New Britain company at the time of the border trouble in 1916. He has been with the company since and has been through all the sl1rmiShes in France, coming out unhurt His let ter follows:
 pear F'ricpd:
 "Rcceived your most welcome let ter and was indeed ever so glad to hear from you. If has been quite some time sine" l have Written YOU. but owing to our being in the drive, our time was taken mp, knocking h out of the Germans. but now we've been relieved. | will try and tell you of our experience. and what we have accomplished during the few days we have taken part in the victorious AL lied advance. I suppose it will be stale news to you, as there is no doubt that you have read quite a little about it, but just the Samc [ will try and tell you what the boys from the New England states have done.
 "On the first day of our offensive. we advanced seventeen lilomctcrs captured hundreds of prisoners, and d few machine guns. On the second and third days, after a bitter struggle, we advanced about six more kilo- meters, but on the fourth day is where We met the Germans, resisting strong. They were holding two towns and a hill which was of great inn pOrtanCo to us, and we were to take it regardless of the loss. Well, be- icVc me we battled. After two days and nights of fierce fighting we beat off the Germans, took ~scores of prisoners, machine guns, and ad- vanccd about eight more kilometers The German losses were heavy Wherever we went, all we could see was dead Germans. We have lost some, but not anywhere near what the Germans lost. Owing to the good work we accomplished in the few days wc took part, we were relieved and highly praised by the French Command.
 Well, I think we're entitled 10 a long rest, as it is the first time we have been out for rest in quite some time. Well, l am getting along just as good ever and in the best of health, also hoping that this letter will find you the same. I must bring this letter to a close as it is nea ring bedtime. Will write you again in the near future, and tell you little moro of our doings. Kindly remember me to nay friends and give them my best regards.
 Sincerely yours,
 "Private Longe Saviski,
 GO. F., 102d Regiment,
 "U. s. Army"
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
WOODS SURE TANKS
 ARE WINNING WAR
Stanley Street Boy, With Engineering Corps, Says Papers
 Are Right.

Howard Woods of Stanley street, with a regiment of engineers in France, has written, under the date of August 2t, expressing the undeniable fact that the Tanks are pushing the enemy back. His letter follows:
 Our division is back for q rest now, quite a ways from where we went into action and in altogether a different part of France. In fact we are so far back that we couldn't get hit by a Big Bertha of the size that was shelling Paris. It seems mighty nice to be sleeping under roof once more, without listening to the roar of the guns. I have no idea how long we will be here, but for quite some time l think. For the present we are not even drilling, but that won't last long, l know.
 "I ran into the old ambulance company in which I first enlisted in Troy, N. Y, when we came back and the division reassembled It was almost like coming home to see them again and they treated me very nicely. My clothing was in very poor condi- tion and they scraped together a complete outfit from among them selves and donated it to me. I was mighty grateful. though it did make me homesick to run into them.
 'I think 1 will be able to tell you where we were, for now we are far. far away and it won't be helping the enemy. We were in that drive be- tween Soissons and Rheims, just northwest of Chateau Thierry. When we left the front we were working right on the -- river, but as that was quite a few days ago l guess our boys have pushed the Huns quite a ways back by now. Coming down from the front we took the worst hikes l ever had to take. The only way l could keep up was to jolly myself along and say I'd drop out right after we made this corner, or when We got through that wood, etc, and in that way we made 1 ? miles the first night Then we rested two days and made 1 miles. Three days later we made between II and ? miles. Some walking and all done with a full pack. And one thing more. You can well believe 1t when you read in the papers that the American boys are pushing the Germans back. know because I have walked over the terrain that has been retaken by the infantry
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
PASTOR WARNS OF GERMAN PEACE PLOT
No Negotiations, Slogan Of Rev.
 William Wallace Rose

Speaking in the Red Cross rooms at APT West Main street Sunday evening, Rev. William Wallace Rose. pastor of the Tniversalist church, discussed the question of what more the American people can do to bring the war to an end that may be good and useful to the world.
 Rev. MT. Rose said in part:
 We have done much to bring Vic- tory, and our efforts and sacrifices are bearing fruit in France today. Is therC more that we can do, and if so what?
 First off we shall resolve that when the final blow for victory comes it shall be no weak blow. We must not pause now in the midst of this great work To stop now would be worse than never to have started.
 "Secondly we can fruStrate the pan German peace plot. That plot has already been launc Sed. When tho Allies cross the sacred Rhine such a howl for mercy and peace will go up as the world has never seen. Pro- Germans will come out of hiding Paciflsm will be appealed to by the peace plotters. Maudlin sentiment which drives ladies to send flowers and candy and books to imprisoned crimi- nals will be appeared to that we may be lenient to the imperial scouadrel. We will even be praised for our love of fair play and urged to be tolerant.
 But we are not easy, and we are not unprepared for this attack Of poison gas We shall remember Ger many's crimes and we shall strike with an arm made powerful by con- Viction.
 "A third thing we can do is to set our hearts upon the new Allied slogan: No Negotiations.
 we have not entered this war in the trading spirit. The American peo- ple are not buying anything from the Hun Our boys are not over there to act as pawns in a great game of give | and take.
 There will be no buying but lot l of selling when peace talk comes to | pass. We are over there to sell the Germans as stiff a dose of their own medicine as they have ever tasted. We are there to sell them a democrat l ic government they want it, but at l least 8 new set of emperors and kings l whether they want 1t or not.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

and has just completed an unusually successful season in the EeaStern Chautauqua circuit. Madam Mckinnie possesses a lyric soprano voice of rare loveliness and is especially happy in her interpretation of English lyrics and Swedish folk songs, several of which will have a place on the pro- gram. MT. Mckinnie is one of the most popular bass soloists before the American public. He has had a notable career on both the OpcratiC and concert stage where his rich bass voice-splendid and poWerful-has given pleasure to many thousands.
 The Universal War Relief ASsoCia- ton is supplying soldiers and sailors from this institution with sweaters, socks etc, and has made large quanti- ties of surgical dressings, oakum pads, etc, and also has to it's credit the maintenance of two French War Or phans. With the funds obtained from this Concert they plan to endow a hospital bed, and the support of everyone interested in this work or in good music is earnestly solicited.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
The Luke HOrsfall
 Co.,, o3 ASYLUM ST, HARTFORD.
CITY ITEMS

John Naunczieks of 112 Oakland venue reported to the police last light that his 1 3 year old daughter las not been home for two weeks and now staying at 70 Beaver street. he police told her to go home.
 William Bucholz of 18O Greenwood Rreet reported to the police yesterday bat his bicycle was stolen from in ront of 234 Main street.
 A Frank Slater of Hartford has rought suit against Tom Murray for he recovery of $75. D. S. Benjamin as sued Eshia George for $50. judgment by default has been given
 favor of Adishoo Nuoo to recover P0.O1 and costs of $53.21 from ichael Eskandarian.
 William Walsh of the Naval Re- erve commissary department is on a lrlough, at his home here.
 Miss Helen l.. Beach of 136 West ain street underwent an operation pr appendicitis at the Charter Oak pspital in Hartford Sunday.
 Private Lester Williams of Clark rect who came to this city Saturday spend the weekend has been taken ck and was unable to return to camp
 the expiration of his furlough. illiams has contracted influenza.
 A meeting of the committee ap- binted to arrange for the entertain ent of the delegates to the Fores- rs' convention which is to be hid this city in May, 1919, will be held night. It is proposed to hold gar during the winter months to ise money to defray the expenses
 the convention, and this will be Q principal topic to be discussed at e meeting.
 A number of friends of Miss Nel-
 Hennessy gathered at the home of
 J. Hennessy of Allen street Friday ening to tender her a farewell party iss Hennessy resigned her position
 the Boston store Saturday night to ter the employ of M. c. Levitt aft
 working at the former store for a Imber of years. During the eve ng she was presented with a gold aded parasol by her friends. Miss ennessy began her duties as clerk
 LeWitt's store this morning.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
WILL EAT ROAST SHEEP,
Outing of Hart t& Cooley Foremen's
 Club at Lake CompounCc

Member of the Hart &5 Cooley Mfg Co. Foremen's club will forget the worries and tribulations of turning out war goods Saturday afternoon, when they hold their annual outing and sheep roast at Lake Compounce. About 20 will make the trip and the most successful event in the history of the organization is anticipated. Among the attractions will be a ball game between the Haigs and the Fochs and each promises something spectac- ular in the way of offcnsiVes With the originals stealing bases from the Ger mans in France. their imitators prom ise to take all the bases that are not nailed down.
 The club has had a prosperous year under the following officers: Presi- dent Harry l.. Cooley; secretary and teasurer, John Mulvihill: executive committee, Alfred Odette and John Gennotte; auditors, Patrick OIeary and Andrew Frigo.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
RELIEF .()N(ERT
 (CKinnieS for
 |Sept.. "A

Relief As esting an kday, Sept.
 al will be the Gram
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
U. S. AIRNIEN PASS TEST.
hn ID. Ryan Pleased With Success
 in St. MihicI Salient.

Paris, Sept. Iron his return from tour near the battle front, John D. kan, American assistant secretary of hr, in charge of air service, de- bred he was much gratified by the brk done by the aerial force of the Enerican army. MT. Ryan's tour was hde during the recent operations of |e American army and gave him an sportunity to see the various Am
 ican aviation activities in the zone advance. He was accompanied by hn. Patrick, chief of the air service the American expeditionary forces.
 Mir. Ryan spoke in the highest s-Tns of the brilliant exploits of the snericans.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

married last evening by Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of Trinity Methodist church. They were attended by Clarence Anderson of Plainville and Miss Fannie Wedlake a sister of the bride.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

"When Germany cries quits and asks us for our terms of peace we shall reply in the words that Grant sent to Lee when the south wanted peace: My terms are unconditional surren- der. There must be no negotiations "
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
KNOX-WEDIsAKE E.

Arthur Bennett Knox of PlainVille, now with the National Army at Camp Devens. and Miss May H. Wedlake, daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Wm. We'd lake of 627 Stanley street, were
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
AGREE ON TRUCKING RATES.

The traffic mon of the local fac tories and the New Britain auto truckmen met at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, and the revised price list of the truckers was accepted with a few changes re- garding long hauls. It is expected that the trucking lines will soon be established.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

!ScN Nool hall the entire proceeds
 WI1ich will be devoted to the War sRelief work in which the association Is so busfly engaged.
 New Britain music lovers will have a treat since the committee has been fortunate in securing the services of Madam Tekla Farm McKinnie, so- prano and 93urt r. McKinnie, bass, who will be- assisted by Edward F. Laubin, the distinguished pianist and leader of the New Britain Choral Society. Madam and MT. Mckinnie were }nrmarly members of the Henry w <" an Grand Opera Company, Mrs, N~Njnniel also appearing for a season with Madam schuman-FTeinl1,