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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12
JAPAN TO DEFINE
RUSSIAN ATTITUDE
RECENT CONFERENCES HAVE DE-
ClpED THIS COURSE

LONDON, June 12.-As an out
come of recent conferences, Japan is
preparing a declaration defining her
attitude toward Russia, according to
a Tient-Sin dispatch.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12
GERMANY MEANS
TO OFFER NO
PEACE
IN FORTHCOMING STATEMENT OF
WAR AIMS

LONDON, June 12-ln her forth
coming statement of war aims Ger
many does not intend to make any
fresh peace offer, according to. the. Ber-,.
lin newspapers, says an Amsterdam
dispatch
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12

ties. The president has made known
his advocacy of open diplomacy, not
in reference to senate eXective dis
cussion of treaties in which he rec
ommends no change, but he meant the
publication of treaties after their rati-
fication
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12
Quiet on TouI Front

WITH AMERICAN ARMY, June T..
fire On the front north
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12

Pensacola, Fla, June 11-Clarence
F. Barry, quartermaster, first class U.
5. N. R. F., was killed at the navy air
station late this afternoon when he
was struck on the head by an airplane
propeller Mr.. Barry was from Gray
Eagle, MINI, and his mother has been
notified of his death.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12

west of Toul today was below the
average of last week A few airplanes
were up, although visibility was good
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12

'WMLCH PURCHASE OF
vHEA Hour FOR HONE USE,
DU fGua BUY Also AN EQUAL
AMOUNT O OIAElt CEREAIS.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-06-12

USE NO BREAD CRAcgrRs.
PASTRY OR BREAKFAST
FOODS CONTRASTING
WHEAT.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14

esting and beneficial work in which
am now engaged, to take up and help
solve these problems in a larger way,
in the United States senate.
But whenever questions may arise,
even those Of great importance
relating to internal affairs, must
all be subordinated to the one
great effort to Win the War.
Until the war Is fought to a successful
conclusion other issues that have been
dividing cur people in opposite camps
must be held in allegiance, and in be-
coming a candidate for the Office of
United States Senator, in response to
your cordial petition, / do SO with the
sole purpose of consecrating my pow
ers, my work and myself to the sup
port of President Wilson in completing
the tremendous task that is his to do.
Your expression of confidence in my
ability and worth has my hearty ap-
probation, and I most cordially &C
cept your proffer of support in the
campaign, that is about to ensue in my
candidacy for United States Senator.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) JOSEPH E. DAVIES.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14

sigrers, requesting me to become a
candidate fo:' the Office Of United
States Senator TO fill the unexpired
term OF the late lamented Paul O.
Husting, whose services to the state
and nation have made his name
household word wherever love of
country is spoken, has struck in me a
responsive chord. In terse and simple
language it states the problems CON
fronting the nation and the part that
Wisconsin ought TO take in their solu-
ton.
feel complimented In the manner
by which you point out my qualifica-
lions for this high office. AS Commits
sioner Of Corporations, and later as
Member of the Federal Trade Commits
sion, came in close contact with the
forces that are working on and build
ing up our economic and industrial
structure; and the experience had and
the information gained in the investi-
cations by the Federal Trade Board,
in which / took part, Of the methods
Of the big corporations in the transac-
lions Of business, incline me, however
loath | am to forsake the very inter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
JOSEPH E. DAVIES
Democratic Candidate for United States Senator

However, greatly as I regret to see
Davies leave the Federal Trade Com
mission, I feel that the commissions
loss is Wisconsin's and the nations
gain.
There is no question but that the
United States Senate, now and for
several years to come, offers the
greatest opportunity for effective pub
lie service to a man with a con-
structive mind and the progressive
spirit which animates Davies.
Think of it! The whole world is to
be remade within the next ten years,
and the body of men who will doubt
less play the greatest part in this
tremendous task of reconstruction
will be the Senate of the United
States.
Few men are better equipped for
this glorious opportunity than Davies.
For five years he has been in a posi-
ton where he could study intimately
and with full knowledge of all the
facts not only the tremendous organ
ization of American business, but in
ternatienal commerce as well. Fur
thermore, he has not studied them
academically, but with the immediate
object of devising practical remedies
for the many abuses which have
grown up. These are the same prob
lens which, to a large extent, will
engage the attention of the senate.
These are, of course, "after the
war" problems; but there are equally
weighty reasons why Davies should
be in the senate representing Wiscon-
sin during the war. Just now un-
questioned loyalty is the first test by
which every man who aspires to pub
lie office must be tried, and on this
test Davies rings as true as steel.
Furthermore, no other man whom
Wisconsin can send to the senate
would be of as great service in help
ing President Wilson bear the heavy
burden which this war has laid upon
him, for there is no other man in
whom he has greater confidence and
trust.
am sure that Davies would great
ly honor Wisconsin, if he should be
chosen for the senate, and trust that
you and other voters will see the mat
ter in the same light.
Yours faithfully,
FRANCIS J. HENEY,
Counsel for Federal Trade Commits
sion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
WHAT GREAT NEWSPAPERS
HAVE SAID OF DAVIES

Wisconsin would no longer be Ques-
toned should Joe Davis represent
her. in the senate. Senator Husting
can not easily be replaced. No sena-
tor in such brief space of time ever
attained such a position of respect and
influence as he. The standard must be
maintained, not only in patriotism but
in influence and general fitness. Mr..
Davies possesses all these qualities.
Racine, Wis, Times-Call - Davies
stands squarely behind the government
in the present crisis.
Delavan, Wis, Enterprise-Joe Da-
vies is typical son and lifetime resi-
dent of Wisconsin with a broad and
successful experience in the handing
of government affairs, and with ma
tion-wide acquaintance, and he stands
high in the confidence and respect of
the administration, which has no
stronger supporter than he. He
is comparatively young man, tai
ented as an orator, patriotic and a
vigorous champion of America and all
that America stands for in the present
great crisis. Wisconsin needs him
now and the Democratic party can pro-
can they nominate more worthy sue
cessor to the late Senator Husting than
Joseph E. Davies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
Davies We'll Equipped; viii
Honor Wisconsin, Says
Francis ]. Honey
Mr.. J. N. Tittemore, ~
Omro, Wis.
NJ nnon NJ. Titfo1,n nnns


NY Dear Mr.. Tittemore:
l suppose you have already seen the
announcement of Joe Davies resigna-
ton from the Federal Trade Commits
sion to become a candidate for the
United States Senate from Wisconsin.
Davies resignation is a big loss to
the commission, for he has been one
Of it's strongest and most aggressive
members and it will be very hard to
fill his place. At the time he resigned,
Davies was senior member and chair
man of what is now the most I'M
portant administrative body under the
Federal Government.
| am particularly sorry to see
Davies leave the commission, for, as
you doubtless know, he has been in
charge of the investigation of the
meat packing industry, on which L
have been engaged as special attor-
ney for several months. This investl-
CATION was instituted at the direction
of President Wilson and has been car
ried on since we entered the war, in
order that the facts regarding this i'm
portant industry might be laid before
the public and that proper methods
of dealing with it might be devised.
On account of the important part
which food will play in the determine
ton of victory, this investigation IS
an essential part of the war program
as we'll as a vital factor in the nations
economic welfare.
For this reason Commissioner
Davies has insisted that it should be
pressed with the utmost vigor and ag-
gressiveness, with the sole purpose OF
laying the true conditions open to the
public.
1t was at his instance also that the
investigation was broadened to IN
clude thorough study of the big
packers attempts to secure control OF
creameries and cheese factories and
Of the poultry, egg and produce busl-
ness, with the object of dominating
the markets for all these various prod
ucts and fixing such prices and other
conditions for their sale as they
choose. Although this part OF the IN
vestigation is not yet completed, ana
alarming state of affairs has ALREADY
been revealed in Wisconsin and neigh
boring states, for which we nope 10
be able to devise an effective remedy
If the commission is successful In this
it will mean millions of dollars to the
farmers and the regainlng or their
economic independence.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
BRIEF HISTORY OF
JOSEPH E. DAVIES

Born in Watertown, Wis, No
vember 20, 1876.
Son of Edward and Rachel
Paynter Davies.
Worked his way through Uni
versity of Wisconsin.
Graduated from University in
1898.
Instructor in College Gymnasi-
um.
intercollegiate debator and ora
tor.
Received A. B. degree upon
graduation and LIB. in 1901.
Admitted to Wisconsin Bar in
1901.
Married Enlen knight Of Ash
land, Wis, Sept. 10, 1902.
Elected prosecuting attorney Of
Jefferson County, Wis, 1902.
Temporary chairman Wisconsin
State Democratic Convention,
1902.
Chairman Wisconsin State DEM
ocratic Committee, 1901.
Wisconsin member Democratic
National Committee, 1911-15.
Secretary Democratic National
Committee, 1925.
Chairman Western headquarters,
Democratic national campaign,
1912.
United States Commissioner Of
Corporations, 1875.
Member and chairman Federal
Trade Commission, 1858.
Resigned from Federal Trade
Commission to run for United
States Senate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14

Nekoosa Tribune-He is earnest and
able. By word and deed he has shown
that he stands for what is clean and
good in the conduct of public affairs.
In addition to his talents and his char
acter he has the good fortune to have
had five years experience in Govern
ment work at Washington. The peo-
pie of Wisconsin need not fear for the
credit of the state nor the honesty Of
the Government with Davies in the
senate.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
DAVIES ASKED To
RUN FOR SENATE
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
MEMBER CHOICE OF DEM
OCRATIC COMMITTEE.
National Body Gives Endorsement and
Proffers Assistance in
Campaign.
Press announcements, Feb. 25.)

(Press announcements, Feb. 25)
Leaders of the democratic party in
Wisconsin have no doubt of the can
didacy of Joseph E. Davies for the seat
in the United States senate made vac
ant by the death of Paul 0. Husting.
The democratic state central COM
mittee is unanimously for Davies, &C
Cording to National Committeeman
Joseph Martin who does not camOu-
tiage his preference for Davies, and
from all parts of the state come prof
fers of assistance for the chairman Of
the federal trades commission.
Il have conferred with Otto La Bud
de, state chairman, and there will be
no meeting of the state central COM
mittee on the senatorial question"
said Mr.. Martin. "The time is too
short, but each member of the state
central committee except two, one who
is out of the state and one who has
not been reached as yet, has been con-
suited and every man of them is for
Davies.
Expect a Declaration.
Mr.. Davies goes to Chicago in the
morning for a packing house hearing
and will return Monday night, when
we expect some declaration from him.
"A nonpartisan delegation called
upon him Sunday afternoon and urged
him to become a candidate. They an
nounced they had issued public call
which had been given to the newspa-
pers. Judge Lueck has made posi-
tive statement that he will not be a
candidate and my brother and myself,
who were mentioned, certainly have
no intention of seeking honors, so the
field is clear for Mr.. Davies so far as
the democrats are concerned. have
no hesitation at this time in stating 1t
Is certain Mr.. Davies will be our can
didate.
I'VE will Immediately equip larger
headquarters than the present rooms
in the Miller hotel, and will start an
active campaign. We expect Mr.. Da-
vies will be free to put in considera-
BILE time in the state after this pack
ing house hearing is closed and have
had a wire from the national commit
tee headquarters telling us to call on
them for any help we may want. A
speaking campaign will be outlined
within a few days and a number of
speakers of national reputation will be
brought into the state. The first gun
will probably be fired here in Milwau-
kee.
"T,e campaign will be very short
and will be made as spirited as posi-
BILE. I believe the people of the state
understand the issue-loyalty to the
government and the administration
and we feel a worthy successor should
be selected TO Senator Husting, a man
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
Platform of Joseph E. Davies
Democratic Candidate for
United States Senator

These are the things l believe in and
stand for:
believe this is time Of supreme
test in Wisconsin for every candidate
and every voter. The issue is clear
and vital: it is above men or party.
1t shall not be confused or avoided.
If a man is not for country whole
heartedly today, his hand is against
his country.
Support of War.
pledge you that l will aggressive
'ly support President Wilson, that this
war may be conclusively won. This
is war against war,-a war to in
sure the future peace of the world.
My support shall be constructive, not
critical; it shall be helpful, not har-
RAISING; it shall be directed toward
aiding, not hindering the conduct of
the war. | shall fight all effort that
looks toward hindering it's progress or
hampering protection of our fighting
men.
l firmly believe in the justice of our
cause. [ believe that this war is a
conflict to determine which set Of
moral principles shall rule the world
and civilization and / take pride in
the leadership Of my country in this
fight for the masses Of men against
the material power and world-grasp-
ing ambition Of the military masters
of Germany who threaten all that we
have or may hope for and would i'm
pose the rule Of the sword and the
power of might upon the world.
believe that the issue Of the conflict
will determine whether The gospel of
Calvary or the theory of the Corsican,
the rule Of Christian justice or the
rule of power shall sway the future
of civilization of the world.
[ shall at all times stand for the
protection of American lives and
honor and the perpetuation of those
international rules of conduct which
are the expression of centuries of de-
velopment and one of the foundations
of civilization.
The Burdens of War.
| pledge to the President my sup
port in his effect to prevent profiteer-
ing and to adjust equitable and fairly
the burdens of this war upon all
classes Of society. When the manhood
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
OPINIONS OF THE
WISCONSIN PRESS

Evening Independent, Chippewa
Falls-A man of splendid ability, a
brilliant orator and a thorough Demo
crat he would make an excellent rep
resentative of the people of this state.
Eau Claire Telegram, Eau Claire,
Wis. - That the administration would
like to see Mr.. Davies elected in order
to utilize for the general welfare his
conceded ability and his strong and
loyal support of the prosecution of the
war. AS it is entirely safe to assume
that the administration would be glad
to have such man as Davies in the
senate.
Ashland, Wis, Press-Mr. Davies is
well known throughout the state and
is a very able man and there is no
question but that he would fill the Of
fee very acceptab1y should he be cho-
sen as the man for the place. Joe
Davies is Democrat and owing to the
fact that Paul Husting was a Demo-
crat it is eminently fitting that his
successor should be Democrat all
other things being equal, and these
lines are penned by Republican and
published by Republican newspaper
at that. There is only one party now.
the American party. President Wilson
belongs to that party, so does the edi-
tor of the Daily Press, so does Joe
Davies.
Gazette, Watertown, Wis.-We know
Of no one whom we would rather see
in the senate than our ex-townsman,
Hon. Joseph E. Davies, of the Federal
Trade Commission. The loyalty Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
WHAT REPUBLICAN
NEW SPAPERS SAY

BrOdhead Independent Register.
Rep.-This paper rs nominally Repub-
lican, at least it has been up to the
present administration, and we believe
Wisconsin owes it to the administra-
ton and the nation to send a Demo
crat to the senate. Mr.. Davies is the
foremost Democrat of the state, a ma
tional leader, and nothing Wisconsin
could do would so impress President
Wilson with our loyalty as his cleo
ton.
Enterprise, Luck, Wis, Rep.-That
the national administration is inter-
ested is indicated by the fact that 1t
has been made known that Joseph e.
Davies would be acceptable" to Presi-
dent Wilson. Inasmuch as Davies is
one of the Democratic leaders of Wis
conSin, there is a hearty and whole
hearted voluntary support of the sug-
gestion that the toga be fitted on his
broad, patriotic American shoulders.
Colfax Weekly Messenger, Rep. -
Republican and Democratic papers
alike are saying highly complimentary
things of Mr.. Davies, now at the head
of the Federal Trade Board. Of course
Mr.. Davies has not announced himself
candidate, therefore it is a case Of
the office seeking the man, rather than
the man seeking the office.
Edgerton Eagle, Rep.-Davies is
great orator and an able and scholarly
as well as a fearless man. He ranks
high in the councils of the administra-
ton, enjoys the confidence of Presi-
dent Wilson and is thoroughly patri-
otic Wisconsin could do lots worse
than by following the suggestion Of
many of Mr.. Davies friends.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Leader - Not
withstanding our republican leanings
we believe democrat should succeed
Senator Husting in the United States
senate at this time, because being Of
the same party as the president he
would be in closer touch with the adj
ministration than any republican we
could unite upon. Joseph r. Davies
of Madison, now member of the Fed
eral Trade Commission, is most cap
able and superior man for this Office.
He is in close touch with the people
of this state. He is loyalty personi-
fed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-03-14
Mr.. DAVIES ACCEPTS CALL.

Washington, D. c., March 5, 1918,
Dear Sirs:
The letter, of which you are the
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
stock to prove their statements.

stock to prove their statements.
The ordinary quiet course of such
a hearing was ruffled from the very
outset. Lee and Garretson appear
ing to present the claims of their
brotherhoods for wage increases
found several railroad representa-
tives present and entered an immed-
late protest, declaring they did not
propose to deal with two sets of en-
ployers. The commissioner explained
that the railroad men were there to
supplement, not to antagonize, the
information presented by the en-
ployes.
Eight-Hour Law.
This question hardly had been
smoothed over before. discussion of
the working of the eight-hour law
and the effect Of government SUPER
vision of the roads precipitated charg-
es by Lee that the managements were
doing their utmost to discredit both
He said overtime had been doubled
and tripled to make the effect of the
Adamson law more expensive and to
represent that the workers were OBJ
tanning large increases. furthermore,
he declared that every effort was be-
ing used to handicap transportation
to create dissatisfaction with the gov
ernment's part in the business.
II would go back to about four
banks in New York If wanted to
find out the real cause for this" he
said.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
RAILROAD CHIEFS
WOULD DISCRED|T
E|GA7-AoUR Law
". G. Lee Charges Wi|tu| Mis-
management Cause Of Traf-
tiC Congestion.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Ineffic-
tent operation Of the railroads, result
ing in traffic congestion with its
grave attendant evils was charged by
union labor leaders, at a hearing
Tuesday before the railroad commits
sion, to a desire on the part of the
vision Of the roads presipitated charg-
eight-hour law and to make a fail
ure of government control.
These charges were made by w. G..
Lee, head Of the trainmen, A. B. Gar
retson, head of the conductors, and
other witnesses. They told the COM
mission that the facts alleged in their
charges explained the alleged collapse
of the transportation system of the
country including such roads of splen-
did record as the Pennsylvania.
Vigorous Expressions.
The brotherhood leaders used such
vigorous expressions as rotten rail-
reading" to convey their opinion of
the way the business has been carried
on since the government took charge
and they offered to produce scores of
instances of delayed crews, changes
IN personnel and misuse of rolling
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-02-09
DESCRIBES new
PRISON SYSTEM |:
Education and Health Now Con-
: ;sidered;; ConVicts No Longer
Il reated Like Beasts,

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7.-The
Transformation that has taken place
in the California state prison system
during the past few years has prob
ably not been fully realized by some
people, for the reason that it is less
dramatic than the conditions which
preceded it, says the San Francisco
Bulletin.
"Prison atrocities and exposures un-
fortunately have greater news value
than additions to prison libraries, the
opening OF university extension courses
to prison inmates, and the gradual
replacement of penal methods with
curative ones. These quiet changes
have been sweeping in their cumula-
tive effect. A late article by Warden
Johnston, of San Quentin, states, for
example, that 1,442 of the 1880 men
at San Quentin are now enrolled in
school courses, that there is library
or 1000 Volumes, from which 20 per
cent OF the men draw books. that the
parole system is being extended and
that Is per cent of the men are max
ing good under it, and that the i'm
portance Of i'll health as a cause Of
crime is being considered in the treat
ment given prisoners. More and
more says one observer, the treat
ment of these social problems is being
considered as legitimately and pri-
marily within the province of educa-
ton Gone are the straight jackets
and other implements Of torture
Convicts are no longer considered and
treated like wild beasts. The whole
basis Of penology within the space of a
few years has shifted"