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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
Great BALL PLAYER
PUTS COUNTRY FIRST
and WELCOMES DRAFT
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Says All His Personal AM
billions Are Secondary

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 16.-"It's our
country first. -
Those four words cover Grover Cleve-
land Alexander IS ideas on patriotism.
They were expressed after complete
setting aside of all personal feeling and
ambitions and without a moment Is hes
itation as hopes and labors of three
eventful baseball years tumbled all
about.
The premier pitcher awaits Uncle
San1's orders as to the draft. Charles
Weeghman, Cub boss, and William Ba-
ker, Philly owner, are second in com
mand now Alexander's personal af-
fairs in no way will be allowed to in
terfere with his duty in his nation s
winning the war.
patriotism, said Alexander,
means that we all have our place to
fill in the welfare of our nation. l am
ready to take my place and take my
chances with every other American.
fPlans, hopes, ambitionss Yes, I had
and have all of them. But they cannot
interfere with Uncle Sam. / can only
say that 1 am ready if called, which
now seems soon, according to the clas-
sification I have received.
As to ambitions, this year in base
ball meant much to me. 1 am, or was,
on the threshold of a National league
record. I have tied the great Matthew
son in winning thirty or more games in
three consecutive years. 1 had hopes
of making it four straight, something
for the boys to shoot at in years to
come. Of course, if / am called that
means IaDsa even should I win the
like number on returning TO the game.
Financially, too, the year means
much to me and it viii hit me hard
awfuliy hard. But why wailf That ism t
q game man e part to play now"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
SERIOUS PROBLEMS AHEAD
By Ralph H, Turner

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Toxic, Jan. 16.-Serious post st-beilum
problems for Japan are seen by Japa
nese newspapers in commenting on
President Wilson s recent war aims
address to congress. all of the publ
cations emphasize the president s ref
erences to a proposed removal of eco
homie barriers when the fighting is
done. In the principle of restriction of
ornaments and self determination of
colonies the press sees effects which
might proyL serious to Japan.
The Chugai Shogyo Shimpo, Toxic 3
leading commercial daily, declares Am
erica may wish to establish the princi-
pie cf free trade for all nations after
the war.
The Nichi Nichi says: eff trade
conditions are equalized after the war,
the resolutions of the Paris confer
ence will become scraps of paper. -
The paper warns the people of ia
pan not to place too great reliance on
the future Of Japanese trade. 1t doubts
that the enemies cf the allies can be
crushed and, while predicting a sepa-
rate peace between Russia and the
central powers, declares the indica
tions are that the time is ripe for
general peace
The Jill Shimpo and the Ahasi Shin
bun both praise the president S speech.
The Jill declares the allies position
is now clear to the world President
Wilson went a step farther than
Iloyd-George, it says, and contradict
ed the entente policy regarding trade
as sas forth in fbo Paris ron Ference
1t expects closer Anglo-Ameriean CO.
operation heneeforth in bringing about
a victory.
The Asahi, commenting on the
speech. critieises the japanese policy
Of secrecy in negotiation of treaties
and urges the government to adopt an
attitude of greater frankness and to
give Japan s views freely to the world
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
New Junker Program.

Amsterdam, Jan. 16.-''The Pan Ger
mans are trying to impose on the kaiser
their complete annexation program east
and west" declared the socialist organ
Vorwaerts today, according to Berlin
dispatches.
"Sueh step would mean the immed-
late resignation of Chancellor Won Hert-
ling and Foreign Secretary Kuehlmann
and fundamental change in German
policy. The people want to know where
they stand.'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
,ur service andthe Kaiser IS IN he hollow of INV hand
LOVE FOR A PRETTY GIRL.
CAUSE or GERMAN SPY'S
ARREST IN NAVAL YARDS

Washington, Jan. 16.-The love Of
Walter Sporemann, alleged German
agent, for a pretty, talented girl mu.
sician in local hotel led to his arrest
in the Hampton Roads naval district
That girl-May Stoops, who says she
is American through and through
said today she had warned Sporemann
against working around army camps
because, as he was German, it might
be dangerous fer him.
Letters which Sporemann sent the
girl were stopped in transit and in
spected by the prying eyes Of govern
ment officials. In this way they kept
trace of him, arrested him near New
port News, Va, and now have him
safely in custody at Baltimore.
The girl musician is not regarded as
in any way connected with Spore-
mann IS alleged spy work.
Government evidence indicates Spore
mann was probably addicted to drugs.
The United Press was informed that
the search of his effects showed sew
eral drugs and a hypodermic in his
trunks, along with damaging docu-
ments indicating an alliance with his
fatherland.
That SpOremann may have been a
tool for bigger men is the belief of au-
thorities here.
The girl musician professed to be
at the revelations of
Sporemann work.
"Oh, do you think it can be true?
she gasped. 81 can't believe it;
don t know what to think
"Didn t you know that he was a
German9p she was asked.
Oh, yes, l knew that And I al
ways told MIN that he ought not to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
Council Of Defense
Has Saved Millions

Washington, Jan. 16.-The Council
of National, Defense has saved the
country $3,112,0OO,0O0 in the purchase
of iron and steel, according to official
eIimates submitted b congress by
Walter s. Clifford, director.
chase as result of fixing of copper
prices through efforts of the council,
he reported. Lead savings were from
81 100000 to $4,000, 900; 100000 on
cement; $2,800,000 on lumber for ships
and $4,000,000 on cantonment lum-
Der; from 100000 to $1,000,00O on
each cantonment was saved by coun-
ell changes in war department plans;
saving Of 35,o0000O yards Of cloZ,
besides miscellaneous savings, Clifford
claimed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
Make this the measure Of yO service and the Kaiser in The hoo,
Bulgarian Newspaper
FavOrs Wilson's Views

Amsterdam, Jan. 16-Bulgaria news
papercomme is favorable to President
Wilson s recent outline of peace aims
according to the dispatches received
here.
The newspaper Mir saw "a consider
able step toward peace" in the mes
sage. The Narod estimated that carry
ing out of the policies suggested by the
president "would unite th8 democra-
cies of the world"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
JAPANESE SEND
sRSHIPS into
Il SIAN WATERS
Allied 3 rests and Vast War
StO. s To Be Guarded
at VladivOstOk
B0LSHEVIKI FACTION
FIGHTING WITH COSSACKS
Member Of Naval Staff Hints
That Japanese Troops
May Follow Later
By Ralph Turner
~ ~VeVAPH LuAuOI
Omitted Press staff correspondent

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Toxic, Jan. 16-Japanese warships
have been despatched to Vladivostok
for protection of allied interests there,
according to official announcement to-
day. The action follows long contin-
ued appeals from Japanese and other
citizens in the Russian port for ade-
quate protection, not only to their own
lives and property but to great guam
titles of allied munitions and supplies
there.
Desultory fighting between the Boil
she wiki and Cossacks has been in pro-
gress in and around the city for weeks
The announcement that warships
have been despatched aroused wide
public interest and resulted in the is
suance later of an official statement
declaring that Japan has no desire to
bring pressure to bear on Russia but
wishes only to protect the lives and
property of foreigners residing in 81
IBERIA.
The secrecy maintained in regard to
the movements of the vessels, the
statement said, is necessary in view
Of the German espionage system and
the danger of floating mines and other
enemy perils. 1t was added that the
army has no part in the expedition.
Newspapers here continue to pub
lish reports of the growing gravity of
conditions at Vladivostck and other
cities in Siberia
A member of the naval staff, in an
interview today declared that com
with Vladivostok had been
almost cut off. This, it is presumed,
hastened the orders sending warships. |
Protection of allied interests in ST.
eria, he said, is Japan IS responsible
ty, while the other allies are fighting
the battles in Europe.
No Japanese will be moved to ST.
IBERIA for the present he said.
Congestion on the Trans-Siberian !
railroad and general Generalization of /
incident to the internal |
in Russia is reported to
have resulted in unprecedented tying |
up of supplies at Vladivostok.
The Bolsheviki have been making
desperate efforts to commander this
much Of which had been or
dered by the old monarchist regime.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
TROTSKY DOMINATES
PEACE CONFERENCE
War With Rumania Threat
ened Over Arrest of Rus
sian Army Officers
VOLUNTEERS TO FRONT
By Joseph shaplen

United Press Corresponding
Petrograd, Jan. 16.-The first
5000 volunteers of the socialist
army left for the front today,
sped on by one OF the most en-
thusiastic demonstrations seen
here in mcnths.
Red flags lined the route Of
the parade and scores of bands
played revolutionary music.
Ten thousand other volunteers
for new army of democracy"
are now enrolling in the Petro-
grad district alone.
The volunteers are responding
to special appeal to the people
issued by the Bolsheviki govern
ment and by the Russian com
mander in chief, Ensign Krylen-
kO.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
U. OF o. BASE HOSPITAL.

Portland, Or, Jan. 16.-Behef that
Base Hospital 46, an army medical unit
organized by the University of Oregon
and equipped by the Elks, is soon to
enter active service is expressed BY
TIE members today following orders to
assemble equipment. Recently the unit
was taken over by the army.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16
wHIsTLER's LOOT FOUND.

Camp Funston, Kansas, Jan.
|e--Money stolen from the ar
my eantonmcnt bank here Fri
day night by Captain Lewis Z.
Whistler, when he killed four
men and wounded another with
a hatchet, has been found secret
ed in his quarters, federal off
eials announced today. The en-
tire amount S62,s26.2l, is said
to have been recovered.
Whistler shot and killed him
self last Saturday when threat
ened with exposure.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-16

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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused This
Lady Much Suffering. Black
Draught Relieved.

Meadorsvilie, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat
yick, of this place, writes: II was
very constipated. I had sour stomach
and was so uncomfortable. I went to
the doctor. He gave me some pills.
They weakened me and seemed to
tear up my digestion. They would
grippe me and afterwards it seemed
was more constipated than before.
I heard of Black-Draught and de.
cided to try it. found it just what I
needed. 1t was an easy laxative, and
not bad to swallow. My digestion soon
improved. l got well Of the sour stom-
ach, my bowels soon seemed normal,
no more gripping, and would take a
dose now and then, and was in good
shape.
cannot say too much for Black
Draught for it is the finest laxative
one can use."
Thedford's Black.Draught has for
many years been found of great value
in the treatment Of stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle
and reliable in its action, leaving no
bad after-effects, it has won the praise
OF thousands Of people who have used
It, NC-1S5
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
ORDINANCE NO. 40.

An ordinance levying a tax to meet
the ordinary current and extraordinary
expenses of the city of Fitzgerald,
Ga, for the year 1918, and for other
purposes.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Council of the City of
Fitzgerald, Ga, and it is hereby or
dained by authority of same that
there is levied tax of fifteen and
hve-tenths (0155) mills on each one
dollar ($100) of the assessed value
of the taxable property in said city
for the year 1918, and that said taxes
be divided as follows. to-wit: For or
binary current expenses four and Six
'tenths (.0z46) mills; for extraordi-
nary expenses as follows: For public
schools, five (.005) mills; for interest
on the city's bonded indebtedness,
three and -tenths (.0034) mills;
for a sinking fund with which to pay
the city's bonded indebtedness when
due, two and fve-tenths (0025) mills.
Section 2. BIS it further ordained
that all ordinances and parts of Or
dinances in conflict with this ordi-
nance be, and the same are hereby
repealed.
Read first time, May E, 1918.
Read second time June 3, 1918, and
passed by the following vote: EYES, u
8 votes; mo" none. Approved this
June 4th, 1918.
CLAYTON, Mayor.
Attest: David L. Paulk, City Clerk.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
American Infantryman
Has Advantage in
Ammunition Equipment.

The American infantryman in the
Evolutionary Forces carries 200
rounds of ammunition in the pockets
of his light canvas webb belt and
his bandoleers. The German soldier
has only 120 rounds, and 80 of these
are in his knapsack. To secure them
at citical moment he must lose
valuable time.
The American webb belts, accord
ing to the War Department, are far
superior to the German leather band
oleers. They are not affected by
prolonged rains nor torrid weather
The manufacture of these belts is one
of the most intricate of the operations
in the textile field U. S. Army belts
are made almost entirely of cotton.
The exact weight of the 220 rounds
carried by the American soldier in
France is IL pounds. With the
Springfield rife q aimed shots can
be fired each minute Firing from
the hip 40 shots can be fired min
ute. The new United States model
1917 (modified Enfield does even
better.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
Georgia, Ben Hill County.

Georgia, Ben Hill County.
Sarah Marlborough VS.. Scott Var
borough. Libel for Divorce, Ben Hill
Superior Court, July Term, 1918.
To Scott Yarborough:
You are hereby required to be and
appear at the next term of the ST.
perior Court of Ben Hill county, to
be held on the first Monday in July,
1918, to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above stated case.
Witness the Honorable D. A. R.
Crum, Judge of said Court. This
April "a, 1918.
D. w. M. Whitley, Clerk.
May24-31June7
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
ICE ROUTES LAID
OUT UNIFORMLY

And are so arranged that our wagon
should reach you about the same time
each day, but sometimes this is
almost impossible, depending largely
on the weather, of course, but there
are OTHER THINGS.
Won't you help our driver serve
you promptly and pass on the next
house. REMEMBER, if he is de-
layed one minute at each house the
last house must suffer. BUY COU-
pom BOOKS-Save your money,
save your time. Help us to serve
you promptly at all times.
REMEMBER WHEN YOU HAVE
COMPLAINTS TO. MAKE or are
not pleased with our employees, call
on Mr.. Smith, the book-keeper, or not
satisfactory call on ]. L. Dorminey,
for this is the only way we have of
correcting our faults. Please.
MF FITZGERALD ICE co.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
WEEKLY WAR
NEWS DIGEST
American Airman
Tells of Fighting
Experiences.

A Committee on Public Informa-
ton representative in London says:
There are no better sportsmen in
fhe world than the allied airmen, and
American aviators now fighting in
Europe always play fair game, as
they learn it from the allies. F. P.
Magoun, former Harvard student,
now member of the Royal air force,
recently wounded, tells how the lives
of German observers escaping from
balloons have been spared.
1--WE caught three Hun balloons
above the allied grounds in a mist,
which prevented their gunners from
seeing u.s." said he. 1T was cinch
You should have seen them hustle
out their parachutes and abandon the
balloons. AS they came falling
through the air we circled about
closely but, of course, didn't open fire,
as that's against the rules of the game
AS soon as they touched ground they
took to cover like rabbits"
Magoun is the only American in his
squadron, having joined in February
sf last year. He has bagged five Ger
man planes. While carrying bombs
for low attack in the recent offensive
he received bullet through his left
arm, but managed to return to his
own lines. Magoun tells of a COM
panion in his squadron who had one
OF the luckiest escapes during the war.
He was put out of action l,100 feet
in the air when bullet perforated
his gasoline tank He was rendered
unconscious by the fumes and his
machine took nose dive to earth,
but he escaped without scratch.
A section of the Royal air force
operating in the Ypres salient has lost
its only American member, who had
been with the squadron only 10 days
when he went on a bombing raid at
low elevation. He was hit by ma
chine gun bullet and his plane fell in
flames. He was taken prisoner.
The efforts of newspapers to pro-
mote good feeling between the peo-
pie of England and the thousands of
Americans received official backing
when Sir Randolf Baker, member of
Parliament, offered to take charge of
the American troops welfare depart
ment of the British government. His
plans contemplate continuous pro-
gram of healthful recreation in every
American rest camp and trainingcamp
in England. Special London theatri-
cal companies will be sent out. An
organization known as "Sammy's
Blighty League" is being formed.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
PLAN THE PRODUCTION
OF COWPEA SEED NOW
May Be Planted In Corn Or At
ter Oats

Reduction in acreage usually follows
the high price of seed. Cowpeas have
continued to increase in price, and un-
less provision is made to produce the
seed on the farm a reduction in acre
age is very likely to follow.
AS general proposition the early
seeded cowpeas produce more vine,
while those seeded later tend to pro-
duce more food. When seeded in rows
as against broadcasting or planting
with grain drill more seed Is usually
secured.
A sufficient amount Of cowpea seed
for the farm can usually be produced
in corn or after oats. This does not
take land that could be utilized for a
money crop. and for that reason the
production of seed is looked upon with
more favor.
The labor situation will be some
what against harvesting the peas. This
can be overcome to limited extent by
cutting the vines with moving ma
chine when the majority of the peas
are ripe, and running through special
pea, or grain, thresher adjusted for
the peas. On an average about five
bushels Of peas can be secured for
each ton of hay. When the crop is
so harvested the straw is left in ex-
cellent shape for feeding. AS to plant
ing, it would probably be easier to
put them after oats than in corn. AL
though by cutting and shocking the
corn, care being taken to cut the corn
close to the ground, the hay could
be harvested in this manner even when
planted in corn.
1t is we'll to treat cowpea seed for
weevil soon after harvesting with car
bon bisulphide, at the rate of one
pound per ton of grain. This will be
a considerable help in keeping peas
in good condition. They should be
treated again early in the spring, the
last treatment leaving the cowpea
seed In excellent condition for seed
ing.-Prof. M. w. H. Collins, State Col.
iege Of Agriculture.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
Many Opportunities
Open for Specialists
in War Department.

There is list of 1877 occupations
where the demand for men in the
War Department constantly exceeds
the supply.
A pressing need exists in the Army
for men experienced in handling
mules, and before all future needs are
met a recruiting campaign may be-
come necessary. No difficulty has
been experienced in getting men who
can buy and handle horses, but black
smiths are scarce.
There is a constant demand for
butchers, and cooks are greatly need
ed. In several technical branches,
particularly the Engineers, men for
the higher positions are plentiful but
the workers for the ranks are scarce.
Experienced mechanics, especially
those familiar with automobiles are
always in demand.
More Interpreters than can be used
have applied for positions with the
War Department, and applications for
commissions as Army chaplains are
also in excess of the need The ex-
cess totals thousands in each case.
Clerks for general work are plentiful,
but there is demand for specialists.
At present there is surplus of dem
lists and pharmacists.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07
CARS FOR LOADING
WATERMELONS

The United States Food Admins
tration has recently established the
following trade unit as a guide for
loading watermelons:
Average weight rs pounds or less,
five tiers high.
Average weight more than Is
pounds, four tiers high.
This rule was established primarily
to assist in marketing this important
Georgia crop by conserving freight
equipment. Very little benefit will
accrue unless the farmers, buyers,
and all other concerned in loading
watermelons see that the rule IS
strictly enforced.
w. w. CROXTON,
IF General Passenger Agent.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-06-07

having population of less than 5000
registration will be handled by post
masters.
In general the plan of registration
is the same as that followed in the
registration in February of German
alien males. Each person who must
register will be required to register
her finger prints. This method of
identification is also used in the mil
itary and naval services OF the United
States.