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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-30
UNITED WAR WORK
CAM PAIGN IS READY
MAYNARD STATES;
WORK IS OUTLINED
CHAIRMAN OF SUMTER COUNTY
ORGANIZATION CERTAIN AMERI.
Gus AND COUNTY WILL @GO
OVER THE TOP" AS READILY
AS IN RECENT LIBERTY LOAN
DRIVE.

"The organization of this county's
forces for the big drive to raise our
quota of the United War Work Fund
of $170,500,000 is now practically per-
fecated and l donot antivipate but that
this county will go over the top in this
campaign just as readily as in the
recent Liberty Loan Drive" is the
view of the coming drive by r. L.
Maynard, chairman of the United War
Work Campaign Committee for this
county.
The cause for which we are asked
to give now is such that no man will
fail to give his share" he said, "as
soon as the purpose of this campaign
is fully understood So many people
have asked me about the purpose OF
the fund though, I would like to make
clear just what this purpose is.
The United War Work Fund is be-
ing raised at the request of President
Wilson, and the funds will - sburs-
ed under supervision of the ~ De-
partment. 1t is to be expended
through channels with which the pub
lie is already familiar, though they
may not recognize them under the
name of United War Work. The fund
of this name is to be used in the work
of the Y. NJ. C. A., Y. W. c. A., the
National Catholic War Council or
knights of Columbus, the Jewish We'll
farh Board, the War Camp Community
Service, the American Library Asso-
;iat'cn, and the Salvation Army, all
of whose work for the pleasure, COM
fCrt, and betterment of the soldiers
and sailors is well known. These or
gani;atioLs have been officially recog-
nized by the War Department. and
they are now to be financed by the
United War Work Fund. Their work
with thsS now being raised is to
go forwafA without any relation to
any creed or religion or propaganda
of any sort. The sole object of all
these organizations will be to serve
the soldiers and sailors and make
their lives more worth living. The
only difference between this campaign
and the former campaign of similar
nature is that heretofore such cam
paigns have been for some one of the
individual organizations. while now all
are combined in the one drive
These organizations have been
combined for the purpose of raising
the fund only. They are to carry out
their work with the money along their
own plans, just as in the past. The
fund when raised will be apportioned
as follows:
"Y NJ C. A, 100000; Y. W C
A, $15,OOO,OOe; National Catholic War
Council, sSO,OOO,OOO: Jewish Welfare
Board $S,5OO.OOO; War Camp Com
munity Service, $15,OOO,OOO; Ameri-
can Library Association. $3,5oO,O00;
CONTINUED on Last Page.)
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-30
NUT CAMPAIGN
IN SUMTER To
BE MlGEO FOR
MAKING MASKS
PERSONS HAVING NUT SHELLS
AND FRTUT STONES ASKED TO
TURN THESE INTO HANDS OF
COUNTY AGENT WHO WILL FOR
WARD THEM FREE.

Shells of nuts and stones of fruit
to the extent of five hundred tons
daily are required by the war depart
ment for the making of carbon for
gas masks for our boys overseas, says
Geoge o. Marshal, county farm dem
onstration agent here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-30
FINAL PEACE
TERMS To Be
GIVEN GERMAN
IN NEW NOTE
VERSAILLES CONFERENCE HAS
AGREED UPON TERMS, AND
THESE ARE NOW TO BE CONSID-
Erred BY MILITARY ADVISERS.
POINTS YET TO BE AP-
PROVED.

LONDON, Oct, 30.-The Versailles
conference, according to the report
current in London, has agreed on the
main points of the armistice terms,
which will now be considered by the
military commanders.
The final peace termsfi it is said will
be submitted to Germany simultan-
eously with the armistice terms.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
A Year Of Prohibition.

Today ends Nebraska's first year Of bone
dry prohibition. While an exact review Of con-
ditions il not possible In few words, Il may fair
" be said that both sides have been surprised at
the working Of the law. No approach to the mil
lenium promised by the drys can be detected, nor
have we experienced anything Of the total de-
ssruction prophcsicd by the extreme vets. The law
under which the constitutional amendment was
made effective is not ideal, nor exact in its work
ings, but honest efforts have been made to enforce
il. and generally the people have sought to OBJ
serve 1t. Whether its success 50 far may not in
some way be ascribablc to the war; which has
filled the public mind to the exclusion of every
thing else, or whether Nebraskans were willing
to submit to the banishment of booze, may not
now be answered. The fact is that after one
year Of enforced abstention our people generally
find themselves prosperous and well occupied
with their own affairs. Drink is still to be obtain
ed, but surreptitiously only, and under circuni-
stances such as do not tend to encourage its use.
Quietly the public has acquiesced in the change
and Nebraska's efforts to prohibit liquor have SO
far been attended with very little friction. The
score for the first year is in favor Of the drys.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
Public Market for Omaha.

Te city commission is being greatly impress
ed just now with one Of Omaha's long standing
needs, that Of public market The proposition
up for consideration provides at best for only
makeshift, and does not in itself afford the relief
that is needed. War conditions have pressed
home to housekeepers the need of more syste-
matte buying and closer supervision Of household
expenditures. No other arrangement can contrib
ute to the ends Of economy more directly than
public market, where eatables may be had at
first hand. Omaha has long been deficient in this
regard. The Bee has many times pressed the
matter for consideration, and once or twice it has
had some brief consideration. One unfortunate
experiment with market house should not be
taken to mean that no service can come from the
proper solution Of the problem. For the present,
it must be admitted, the inadequate quarters now
available in the commission district are the best
that may be had, but the public market should
not be abandoned.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
RaqM to the Point

Minneapolis Tribune: The drafting
of some of these movie actors Is calcu-
lated to minimize the horrors of war
for the folks at home.
Minneapolis Tribune: Boiled po-
tatoes are ever SO much better IL they
are boiled gently" says an expert. To
get the very best results, have the
cook gently sing. Keep the Home
Fires Burning"
Brooklyn Eagle: Canada's farm
ers are also getting rich, paying of
their mortgages and enjoying life.
What a fool Cincinnatus was to drop
the plow for the sword. He didn't
know when he was well off.
Baltimore American: II some pass
ing war cloud throws a bit Of gloom
about us, consider the cheer and con-
fidence of France and England
where sacrifice Is TO the utmost and
the future faced with courage and
optimism.
New York Herald: No time should
be lost in running enemy alien women
out of Washington. Nor should some
other women there--not technically
aliens but alien In their sympathies-
be overlooked in the combing out
The female Of the spy species OTTER
is more deadly than the male.
Kansas City Times: The vice presi'
dent of the Baldwin locomotive work;
says "the greatest engine Of destruc
ton that has yet been produced in ar
tillery will move out. and so forth
We hope the vice president is right
But ii might be suggested to him tina
the Germans were smart to say moth
ing about their supergun until thu
bombardment Of Paris had actual.
bAx,in x
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
Baron von MMnch0MseN OutdoNe
Germanys Prize Lie "7'old to the Spanish Marines"
Literary Digest.

esota, Kansas and South Carolina and the
cruisers Albany, Raleigh, Des Moines, Ta-
coma and Chattanooga-all of them boats
Of little military Importance and slow speed
with the exception of the first battleship
mentioned--surrendered with loud cheers
When the battleships tried to line up for
battle the Kansas was hit by 30.5 cent?
meter shell fired by the North Dakota, the
flagship of the mutineers, whose commander
had already been convicted in 1916 of in
subordjnation and grave neglect Of duty in
connection with the first submarine CAM
paign. When the crews of the other ships
saw that the Kansas was out OF conf sion
they joined the mutineers." ...
Apparently after this comic opera battle
the sailors became as mad as this story, for,
we are told:
"The sailors began to commit all kinds OF
depredations, and they continued for about
four hours. They cut the steel cables which
held 10 partially constructed vessels, sliding
them into the water and sinking them at the
entrance of the dikes, which we're thus
closed for several months. Thirty-eight
other hulls, all of them well advanced in the
process OF construction, were sunk in the
channel leading to the arsenals.
"The government, though powerless to
resist the mutineers, still controlled the
censor but, despite all their efforts, they
could not prevent the news from reaching
Europe, although. as will be seen, it arrived
somewhat late"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
"Over There and Here

The manufacture of beer in Great
Britain has been cut to As per cent of
the output in peace times.
Discarded shoes Of British soldiers
are carefully saved and all the sound
leather utilized in hundreds of ways.
For quick execution in close quart
ers the saWed-off shotgun Is a power
ful peacemaker. General Pershing
wants 10000 of them for shortarm
work.
An American sculptress mas opened
in Paris a shop where false faces are
made for soldiers so mutilated that
they cannot appear in public un-
masked.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, daughter
Of Theodore Roosevelt, is said to
have scrapped the diamond bracelet
which the kaiser sent here as we'd
ding gift. The proceeds were donated
to the Red Cross.
Out Of sass conscientious objectors
whose cases were considered by the
British authorities 1850 have been
court -martialed for refusing to obey
orders and sentenced to hard labor.
Horse meat has become q regular
feature of restaurant menus in Paris.
Something like 10000 horses were
killed for eating purposes in France
last year. Best cuts being 80 cents q
pound. while 90 cents is the ruling
rate in New York City.
Governor Holcomb Of Connecticut
has by proclamation abolished teach
| ing of German in the elementary and
private schools of the state after July
| 1. Action Ia in accord with public
sentiment and accomplishes by one
stroke a reform delayed by local dis
lnutea
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
Ak-Sar-Ben in the Field.

Another drive has started in Omaha that de-
serves consideration. 1t is the annual hustle for
membership in Ak-Sar-Ben. Of all the years OF
the kings history, this is the one that is most
vital Big affairs are uppermost in the minds
of all, but they must not be permitted to over
shadow the fact that in this peculiarly Omaha
made and Nebraska -fostered institution is an
agency that is of genuine help If the purpose OF
the organization ended at providing good time,
it might possibly be dispensed with. But under
meath the frivolity OF the court and the carnival
is deeper and solder sentiment 1t is we'll
spring of energy. Of unity and of action for the
good Of the community and the upbudng OF the
region, Along with its tomfoolery, which is also
of use in its way, Ak-Sar-Ben brings men together
under conditions that beget good feeling, better
understanding and consequent advantage to both
sides in business. Those who have kept in touch
with the course OF the kingdom for the last
twenty-five years know this, and they will re-
joice that the king is to continue in his good
work. ..a..
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
PICK YOUR CANDIDATES.

week from today Omaha citizens will elect
the commissioners who will administer the city
government for the next three years. Fourteen
candidates are presented, from among whom
seven are to be chosen. These fourteen were
selected in an elimination contest, and the vote
then taken shows the citizens are capable OF dis
eliminating between men. Plenty of room for
exercise of this same form OF judgment is left.
States have been announced and efforts made to
array the candidates in groups, but the final de-
cision is with the people, and it is quite likely
that the states will again be smashed.
William G. Ure, by long service as county
commissioner and as county and city treasurer,
has acquired familiarity with civic affairs that
should recommend him for place on the city
commission.
Harry B. Zimman's ability and qualifications
are admitted by all, and his election will mean
that his fellow citizens have requisitioned the
services OF man who understands municipal
problems, who devotes himself to the public in
terest, and who will give his attention to his work
zoe" Hummel has made good as park COM
missioner. His care OF Fairgrounds and boue-
wards is his best certificate.
]. Dean Ringer is an aggressive young man,
who may fairly be said to represent the newer
ideas OF government. His election will be rec
ognition OF this element.
Other men Of ability are on the list and may
be referred to later. These four are qualified and
deserve the endorsement Of the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30

The frantic anxiety shown by the Germans
to minimize the importance of Americas
Intervention in the war is the best evidence
of the fear they feel. The German papers
are full OF stories, possible and impossible,
about what is happening in this country, and
every effort is made to persuade the Ger
man people that Americas adhesion to the
allied cause is but haif-hearted affair. 1t
is, however, to the German-controlled press
in neutral countries that we must turn for
stories whose stupidity passes the compre-
hcnsion of man. For example the good peo-
pie of Valencia, in Spain, are told by the
local pro-German paper, FL Dia, that
America is on the point of revolution against
the warlike clique which dominates the situ-
alton in Washington and that the army and
navy themselves are riddled with disaffec-
tion. The sublimest piece of imbecility,
however, was the astounding discovery by
the Germans that the American navy mu-
tinted last October, and the guileless Span
account of what happened. El Dia starts
out with a glaring headline which runs
Sensational Newsl Important Rebellion
in the North American Navy!" 1t then pro-
ceeds to treat its readers to this enhancing
piece of imaginative writing:
Sensational news has reached US OF a
serious revolt which occurred about the mid
die of October in the North American navy
ON board several war ships which arrived
damaged at the port of Halifax after they
had escorted large number of transports
going with American troops to France. The
rebellion started on three Yankee battle
ships which came into Halifax flying the
signal Rebellion on board
"One of the ships raised the flag of a
vice admiral as sign that the commander
of the rebels, Commodore Dorswell, was
inviting the naval authorities at Halifax to
come on board, which they did quite un-
suspectingly.
"The battleships were awaiting with steam
UP. When the authorities arrived they were
made prisoners by the n'utineers, who then
proceeded to threaten the garrison of the
forts unless they came over to their side.
The forts were powerless to fire upon TIE
rebellious ships, which were behind rocky
salient of the coast, so group OF officers
were sent for parley, but they, too, joined
the rebels"
Il is interesting to note that the writer OF
this ingenious piece of fiction seems to
imagine that Halifax is an American town
garrisoned by American troops. Having
proceeded to capture all the representatives
OF the Navy department in place where
none exist, the mutineers started pitched
battle with the ships that remained loyal, El
| Dia goes cheerfully on:
"Tn the meantime the battleships Mimi
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
AMERICA, AWAKE!

Hold the line. you dogged Britons'
Hold, brave France, as oft before,
We are coming with our legions,
Hold like hell-and that much more!
Out in Flanders where It's hottest
Every Christian soldier stands!
Over seas our ships are speeding
To your bruised and bleeding lands.
Give the Huns their fill Of gassing.
Slash 'em with your blades of steel;
1t was they who chose the weapons;
Hurl 'em back with righteous zeal!
We will fight for what is dearest
Justice, Law. Humanity;
For the things that life holds noblest--
Self-respect and Liberty.
Proud are we to pledge our children,
Proud to give our sons away.
That the world may be but human,
Might to right just honor pay.
What Is life without such purpose?
Better death than souls ensiaved;
God of Right is our Commander.
Civilization shall be saved!
Glorious death we WOO for country.
We will end the DEVILS dream,
What's the odds IL we pass onward.
II from darkness Justice gleam?
There's imperilled in this struggle
Vastly more than nations rights;
It's a war to death, for Freedom,
Christian spirit! Human rights!
We will fight, though fight be endless!
Come what may. though Nations falll
They but die to save creation,
Justice lives! Or death ends all.
JOHN HARSEN RHoADES
New York
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
Seed Corn Reported Sound.

One OF the most important Of announcements
from the state headquarters at Lincoln is that
seed corn situation In Nebraska is safe. Tested
grain in sufficient quantity to seed the normal
acreage is in the hands Of farmers and will be
planted as soon as weather conditions are favor
able. Gold weather through April has delayed the
planting of corn. and the present outlook is that
another fortnight will pass before much of the
seed goes into the ground. Sufficient moisture
has been had, but the cold soil will prevent germ
ination. Time enough remains however, for good
corn has been raised from seeding as late as
the middle Of June, although this is always a
source Of worry in the fall. Just now the main
point Is that enough Of reliable, tested grain is
available to ensure the acreage that must be had.
Nebraska is expected to produce large part of
the food the world needs, and no part Of its out
put is of greater importance than corn.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
Americas Swelling Army
of Libertu

According to the revised estimate of Maj,
Gen. George w. Goethals, acting quarter
master general, the United States will have
an army of 100000 men by July 1. This
means that by that date there will be 100000
more men in training than were contemplated
when the original estimates for the next fs-
cal year were sent to congress. And as a
result OF the revision of these figures it i:
probable that an appropriation of $l0,0OO,'
100000 to $l1 ,000,0 100000 will be asked foi
the army. Upon this basis of increase, the
army by the end of the year is likely to be
up to the strength of 100000 men.
1t is also proposed to increase the strengtl
of the marine corps from $4,000 to 75oO(
men. The plan is to maintain full division
of $4,000 marines on the battlefelds O
France permanently, leaving 470o0 for re
placements and reserves. When the United
States became involved in the war the ma
rine corps numbered but $4,000 men.
This is Americas response to appeal OF thu
allies for men to help defeat Germany
Washington Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-30
Grand Canyon q National Park
Prospects Point to Early Action By Congress
Allen Chamberlain in Boston Transcript.

Those powers OF selfishness and greed
that have for long been conspiring to annex
for their own emolument one OF the most
sublime examples of natures grandeur that
this world has known, seem now to be on
the verge of suffering complete defeat There
is every indication that congress is at last to
give to the Grand Canyon of the Colorado
the dignity and protection that are its due.
The bill which will accord to the canyon its
merited rating as national park, the highest
form of trusteeship that the nation can pro-
vide, is before the senate for early action,
and there is reason to expect that the house
will not long delay in following suit. 1t has
been long time coming. Thirty-two years
ago the first move was made to throw the
protection OF the national park laws around
the canyon, when the late ex-President Ben
,janln Harrison, then senator from In
hiana, introduced bill with that end in
view.
Notwithstanding the many schemings of
late by water power promoters, by trolley
line builders, by would-be miners, and by
land grabbers, the canyon still remains the
property of the nation, having in recent years
been under the watchful guardianship OF the
forest service. Subsequent to the inclusion
of the canyon within the national forests,
President Roosevelt, in the hope of giving it
a greater measure of protection than that
which the forest laws alone were capable of
affording, proclaimed it a national game
preserve and also national monument. In
adequate as have been the facilities for suit
ably displaying this glorious spectacle to all
who might desire to see, and in spite OF the
wholly insufficient government authority at
hand to protect the visitor against imposi-
tions and extortions the canyon has been
steady attracting an ever-increasing throng
at all seasons of the year. With the
e.: rmous increase in the number OF visitors,
the building OF the railroad to the southern
rim having brought the. canyon within easy
reach of the transcontinental traveller, the
time has unquestionably come for dedicating
this property definitely to the public as a
recreation ground, and for delegating its ad-
ministration to the national park service.
AT the time when the railway was opened
less than 1000 people saw the canyon in a
year. In a number of recent years the tour
lists have numbered we'll over 100000 That
is something like three times as many as
have been in the habit of resorting to the
Yellowstone or the Yosemite parks in normal
years, although they have long been among
the best advertised, most accessible, and best
developed of the parks. When the public
comes to realize that the canyon, unlike most
of the parks, is accessible throughout every
month of the IL, and that under the park
control accommodations will be provided to
suit the visitor of modest tastes and purse as
we'll as the millionaire, it will attract far
greater host than ever heretofore Moreover,