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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

h Robert J. Bender, United Press
staff Correspondent
PARIS, Dec. 18.-America's most
Stent weapons in the peace negotia-
bns are its ship building facilities
ID its control Of raw materials. 1t
5 become increasingly evident that
ese will be highly important in the
hferences, from which President
ilson hopes to obtain acquaintances
American ideals.
Great Britain, it is learned, would
Ee 100000 tons of American built
erchant ships, and France would
te 100000 Both countries are
ger to effect an. arrangement for
ktdbution of raw materials and as
frances against overcharges.
All nations would appreciate nation
zation Of Americas merchant ma
be and share in our raw materials,
ms ending Americas virtual domin-
ion Of the worlds markets.
Americas plans for building entente
frchantmn and pooling raw mater
s. will be withheld until the attitude
all countries towards the league Of
lions is definitely ascertained.
II should be constantly kept in
md that the president regards the
lgue OF nations as the most essen
! feature Of the peace treaty.
american participation in the
Prld's politics and commercial activi-
B, or return to our former isolation,
u depend entirely upon the willing
IS OF the entente to enter the league.
President Wilson is expected to
Low that the league of nations will
inmate the danger of one nation in
|ctng discriminatory freight rates
yainst the others.
Coming to an Agreement.
Y William Phillip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
|fahlS, Dec. 1S.-President Wilson
I oeen IN France less than a week.
Signs are piling up that France
Y The United States are coming to
agreement.
ms does not mean they are in abso-
agreement on the entire peace
psram' but the pourparlers are going
WIN healthy rock-bottom basis,
fench.
VERY political chief has already
F''i called to the Mhlrat palace where
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
lmerica's Most Potent Weapons in Peace
Negotiations are Control of Raw Materials
and Boat Making Facilities.
EAGUE OF NATIONS IDEA PUSHED
rance and United States are Coming to an
Agreement, but Not on All Points of
President Wilson's Ideas.

| eye-to-eye, the American and French
leaders have sized up each other.
The Frenchmen admit they greatly
admire President Wilson and are puz-
zled by the domestic situation in the
United States. They are like sphinxes.
themselves, regarding this latter mat
ter, lest they embarass the govern
ment They admit they are unable to
grasp what has transpired and Is tran
spring in America. which, they con-
fess-owine to the circumstancae-is
most harmful.
1--WE have the most absolute faith in
President Wilson," high official told
the United Press.
"In a certain way his presence In
Europe Is worth all that 1t cost him TO
come. Everybody is confident already
that there is no trouble ahead be-
cause, whatever differences come up
regarding details, their settlement is
discounted in advance.
Personal contact with the presi-
dent already has meant much and will
mean more. In accordance with the
lines of his program, direct conversa-
tions. best permit details and person.
|al Interpretation.
Honest, outspoken collaboration
between France and America is Ger
tain, Wilson and Clemenceau will
guarantee that"
Another French leader illustrated
Frances attitude toward Wilson with
a story, France reminds me of the
family OF lovely bride awaiting the
groom, of whom they have heard
much, but have never seen," he said.
Before the Groom's arrival, the
brides brothers are grumblingly sus-
picious. They say they must demand
this and the other things as their sis
ter's rights because, liter all the
bride is their sister.
However, once the groom arrives.
smiling and wholehearted and better
than anybody had hoped, he is given
the best Of everything without hesita-
tion."
Some Notes From Paris.
IBy Robert j. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent.
PARIS, Dec. 1S.-The statesmen OF
Europe are laughing at President Will
sons jokes. He was noted in Washing
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
Hitch In Contracts.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Anothe er
hitch has delayed the signing Of the
operating contracts between the rail-
road administration and short line
roads, 1t became known today. Own
ers of short lines, IT was stated,
authorita lively are holding out for
contracts retroactive to that date of
signing Of the raidroad control act.
Administration officials thus far are
standing against such an agreement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

ordinate position in the protected
new government.
Others mentioned as leaders in til
anti -Carran5a movement ara Gener1
General Angeltues and Manuel Go1
Gneeral Angeltues and Manuel Coz
aales, all hackers OF DR.. Francisol
VasQuez Gomez of San Antonio
Texas, for the presidency. Juntas an
understood to have been opened \
q number Of cities.
Job For Won Bernstorff.
AMSTERDAM. Dec. 1s.-The Gd
man government has opened negotf(
tions with the various government
with a view to appointing Won Ber(
storff as foreign secretary.
Meeting Called on.
[By Frank J. Taylor, United Pred
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Dec. II (Delayed))
The proposed "insurgent" meettn|
OF the reichstag. in defiance of th
Ebert-Haase government, was calle|
off today by it's president, Konstad
tin Fehnenbach.
(. Fehrenbach explained the meetin
was rendered unnecessary by the e1
tension of the armistice. His actio1
however, is regarded in some circl(
as a complete backdown.
New Cologne, a hotbed of Il
Spartacus, was raided by troops
the peoples council
Followers of Carl Liebknecht. WI
held the public buildings for forl
night, were torcibly elected. TN
trend Of yesterdays meetings an
demonstrations seemed to be towal
strengthening the Ebert faction.
Berlin Newspapers.
[By Frank J. Taylor, United Pref
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Dec. 15.-Oelayed.)
President Wilson'S activities 4
France constitute the most importa1
news in the Berlin papers.
The only dispatches regarding tt
president are received through Swft.
erland These are always displaye
in the first column of page one. III
remainder of the page is cramme
with proclamatfons, open letters an
editorials. The number Of newspaper
in Berlin is steadily increasing.
Soldiers, decorated with garland
of leaves and flowers, are now-pou
ing into Berlin at the rate of 1000
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
New MonarehiaI Government.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-A plan for
forming a new monarchial govern
ment for Russia under Grand Duke
Alexander Michailovitch as czar. has
tailed because the secret leaked out
and IT lacked entente encouragement,
according to Swedish press reports
received by thu state department to-
daK
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
Postponed Indefinitely.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17-Action
on the treasury plan for a s1,500,000,-
900 peace-time loan to foreign gov
ernments was postponed indefinitely
by the house ways and means COM
mittee today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
Threat bv Spain

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, Dec. 1S.-The Spanish
government has threatened to sus-
pend the constitutional guarantees of
Barcelona and Bilboa, in connection
with the Catalonia disturbances, ac-
cording to Madrid dispatch to the
Morning Post.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
OMPLETE
NIRCH
40 RHINE
Yanks troops Now Patrolling
Edge of Bridgehead on
Other Side of
River.
THIRTY MILE COLUMN
third Army Headquarters In Govern
mont Building at cobIenx While
Others Guard
Frontier.
THIRTY MILE COLUMN
[By Webb Miller, United Press Staf
Correspondent

[By Webb Miller, United Press STAFF
Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICANS ACROSS
THE RHINE, Dec. 15.-(By courier
to Nancy.)-The First, Second and
Thirty-second divisions have COM
pleted their march and are patroll.
ing the edge OF the northern half of
the semi-circular bridgehead. The
French are occupying the southern
half.
The Forty-second division has
taken It's position on the left bank Of
the Rhine, north Of Coblenz. The
Fourth occupies a similar position
south Of the city.
The Third division, In column
thirty miles long. marched UP the
Rhine valley today to positions behind
Coblenz passing through the edge Of
the city. The Seventy-sixth field ar
tillery. with mounted band marched
in along the Rhine esplande at dusk.
The Thirty third, eighty ninth and
Ninetieth divisions are taking UP po-
sitdons of support along the frontier
Third army headquarters has been
moved into the government buildings
in Coblenz.
Naval stations Abroad.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The
United States will keep naval sta
tions at Cardiff, Queenstown and
Brest until all American forces are
ready to leave Europe, Captain Lam
ing, bureau of navigation told the
house naval committee today
The stay of the army in France Is
indefinite, Laning said.
II don't believe our forces are
coming back by July 1, 1919" he
said.
The fact that the navy enlisted
1900 aviators more than 1t needed,
was brought out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
cardinal Merr.r cor,in,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1S.-Cardinal Mer-
cier, aged and heroic Belgian preIate.
will visit the United States in the
spring, according to Father JULIUS
DevoX of the Chicago archbishopric.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
Mann as Candidate

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-ReErubli-
can Leader James R. Mann today an
nounced he would be candidate for
speaker in the house.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
MAILMAN
IS FLYING
THROUGH AIR
New York Chicago Regular
Sky Service Opens Today
With 200 Pounds Of
Letters.
IS PERMANENT ROUTE
Real "star' Route, With Aviator
Smith Scheduled to Make But
Few Stops on
s PERMANENT ROUTE

Chica0o's Mall.
1S1S-Mail goes east by occasional
bearer" via Fort Wayne.
1824-Monthly mail by courier via
Detroit.
1826-Weekly mail by courier.
1827-Bi-weekly by wagon.
1840-Daily by train.
191S-By aeroplane.
oO12-?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

Entire Cabinet Resigns.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
LONDON, Dec 1.-THE entire
Portuguese cabinet has resigned
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

fcnn.innad ON nasA 4,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
tion- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-18
THE WEATHER

Probably Rain or Snow. Local
temp. 7 p. M, At; Z a. NJ, 36.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20
AMERICANS WIN FIRST BIG
BATTLE ON EUROPE'S SOIL
Yanks in Six Hours Excel German
Achievements in Three DAYS of
Carefully Prepared Offensive
on Marine.

Washington July 19.-The Ameri-
can nation today came TO a realizing
that its army in cooperation with the
gallant soldiers of France had won its
first great victory on European soil.
Surprised and scarcely able to
grasp the extent of the offensive opera
tons between the Marine and the
Aisne as the fragmentary details came
in during the day yesterday, the Ameri-
can people today saw clearly that
American soldiers had received their
first baptism of fire and in six hours
had won more ground, taken more
prisoners and captured more war sup
plies from the enemy than did the Ger
mans in three days Of a carefully pre-
pared offensive along the Marine early
in the week.
While reluctant to give official ex-
preston to their opinion until fuller
details Of yesterdays counter stroke
and the full extent of the Franco
american victory are received. it was
evident at the war department today
that high officials inwardly shared the
feelings of the public.
The belief was expressed widely in
Official circles that the tables had been
definitely turned, that yesterdays sue
cesses between Chateau Thierry and
scissors, the first allied offensive Of
any consequence OF the year, mark
tic end Of the allied defensive policy.
and that the point had been reached in
the accumulation OF manpower and
munitions in France where General
Foch is enabled to assume his favorie
rg.c r. an offensive leader
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20
-NSS-

Writing from Birmingham, a former
resident Of Pascagoula. gets off the
following on Inspector Martin Turn.
bull: "The Lord be praised. to see
! am amazed when read that NJ. Turn.
bull is again located in p. The place
needs you and its the best place in the
L. S. We expect to leave this smoky
mountain town before another year
and build again on the Gulf
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20

SIR zac1 e4fn oJ Merirts4 6,iss
end Jiss laura johnson %. this cts
were married IL The pas,ouum OF The
FIRST Baptist church On Thursday
evening of this week. at o'clock. Rev.
D. w. Bosdell officiating.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20
M.SS.

Old Timer SEE: Yew know. ! been
wonderin' as TO whether these ere
new tangled girls wear wells SOS not
to blind us poor mortal men. with their
dazzlin' beauty or jest to hide a fe'y
moles, wrinkles. freckles and gobs o.
paint.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20

Rev Fathers O'Connor, keenan, ana
Cercero were the weekend quests of
Father b. O'Reilly
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20

Aany truck farmers sold their sur
plus stock about town during the
week.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20

William Findley Parsons is seeking
citizenship way out West. He arrived
here in 1910.
The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1918-07-20

NJ Gays EayF most Mr. E.
Innng TIL tc eaiIM
Ocn Sprngs lied the al Mr. Roy Charlton
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18
JONES NEWS.


Jones. Dec. li.-McssrS. II. l.. Mar
tin, T. =. Boland and Hiram Culbcrt-
son attended The Grand Lodge of Ma
sons il Charleston.
Mrs. Dr. w. r. Jones and daugh-
tcr&, Ms. Earle NJ. Cainc. Mrs. c. H..
Graham anG son Frank, were shop
ping visitors in Greenwood last wcck
Mrs. DR.. J. b. Workman and Mrs.
Williams we're the guests of Mrs. W.
~. Jones Tuesday.
The friends OF Miss Gertrude Jones
will be pleased to hear that she has
recovered from influenza.
Mr.. b. d. Rcigcl, of Now York, at
tended the stockholders meeting at
Ware Shoals on the 18TH inst.
Mrs. Earle Cainc and Master Earle
dincd at the hosDtablc home Of Mrs
Ben Woodwood Saturday of last week
The many friends Of DR.. Barney
Smith, of Dillon, formerly of Brow
crton, will be pleased to hear that he
is well and getting along nicely.
The friends OF Mrs O. d. Guntcr
and Mrs J. b. Moore will be pleased
to know they are convalcscing.
DR.. w. Towncs Jones received a let
ter from his son, Adam Crane Jones
in Franco. stating he was we'll.
We recently met tho following
friends, Hon. W. j. Moore. Thos. Mil
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18
NOTICE
OF tho
COUNTY TREASURER

The Books OF the County Treasurer
will be open for the collection Of
State, County and Communication Road
Taxes for fiscal year, 1918, at the
Treasurers office from October 18th
to December 31st, 1918. After Decem-
Der 31st one per cent will be added.
After January 31st, two per cent will
be added, and after February 2Sth,
seven per cent will be added till the
18th day Of March, 1919, when the
books will be closed.
All persons owning property in
more than one township are request
ed to call for receipts in each of the
several townships in which the pro-
perty is located. This is important, as
additional cost and penalty may be
attached.
All able-bodied male citizens be-
tween the ages Of 81 and 60 years of
age are liable to pay poll tax of
500, except old soldiers, who are
exempt at SO years of age. Commuta-
ton Road Tax $1.50 in lieu of road
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18
COUNTY AGENT WANTS NAMES
OF LIVE STOCK DEALERS

Clemson College to Issue Directory
Listing Names OF Farmers who have
Live Stock for Sale.
The Livestock Extension Division of
clemson College is preparing di-
rectory of livestock breeders OF the
State. This dircctoryo, which will be
published in the near future, will be
of great value in advertising our pure
bred livestock, and should contain the
name of every livestock breeder in
Iaurcns county.
AS it will be impossible for me to
visit all the breeders Of the county
within the next few weeks it is urged
that every breeder of pure-bred hogs,
sheep, cattle or horses send me his
name and address, together with the
breeds Of animals he is raising and
the number of male and female ami
mails he has on hand. I especially
want the names of Pig Club boys in
this directory
If. you have only one animal and
arc not sure he is for sale list him
anyway. Lets put LaurenS County on
The map as livestock county and
keep it there.
Send the desired information to me
by mail or hand it to your school
teacher There is. Of course. no
charge for listing your livestock in
the directory.
NJ. d. MOORE,
County Agricultural Agent.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18

PhySiciauS all over ihc world are
prescribing ph0SphatrS to build up
run down cHcmic conditions and
those who have treated their pa.
ti"nts with sr@o-Phosphatc are
CHANGING thin. anrmir women with
tOnclcSS tissues, ilnhby flesh. into
the most beautiful roSy.chcckcd and
plump round formed women imag.
Unable.
Atlanta, Ga. Or. Jacobson said in a
recent interview that 90 per cent. Of
ancmia comes from nervous break
down which can only be corrected by
Supplyin% the necessary phosphatcS to
the nervous system that is lacking
the food you cat, and this can be
quickly supplied by taking one or two
5-grain ArgO- Phosphate tablets after
each meal, and at bed time. It will
in many cases make a pale scrawncy
face the picture of health in a few
,,-... ! have seen women that | en-
pcctcd would have to be kept under
treatment for months restored TO per
feet health in one or two weeks time
SPECIAL NOTICE. The Argo-
Phosphate recommended by DR.. f.. r.
Jacobson contains phOsphates such as
arc prescribed by leading physicians
throughout the world, and it will be
found the most effective form for
treating patients with Nervous Dys-
pepsia, Stomach troubles, Brain Fag
and Nervous PrOstratiOn. 1t will re-
new youthful vim and vigor, and build
up the whole body. Argo4PhOsphatc
is dispensed by the Laurcns Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18

o o
On October 9Th. 1918. God in His
wisdom and providence has seen fit
TO remove from our midst our beloved
brother and member, Mr.. David
Mitchell. one OF our youngest mem
bcrs, who was with the colors and
gave his life for his country. There
fore, be il resolved:
That we, the members Of BrcwcrtOn
Lodge No. 1873, a. f. NJ, have in his
death lost an esteemed member and
friend.
Second, That we, as a body extend
to his bcrcaved family our heartfelt
sympathy.
Third, That a page in our minute
book be Inscribed TO his memory and
a copy be sent to his family.
J. B. O'DELL,
w. J. MANLY,
w. II. DAVENPORT,
Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18
COUNTY CHAINGANG
SYSTEM CONDEMNED

SIutc HiSIhuS NOHlHkSsOHs says
S. G. Board OF Corrections. Attor-
ncy General Rules Liquor Can BE
Sent from One Wet State to Another
Through n Dry State.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. 15.-Reports of
the State Board Of Charities and Cor
rection of annual inspections Of chain
gangs in South Carolina made public
yesterday by Frank E. Broyles, assist
ant secretary, contain a recommenda
ton that the entire county system is
wrong and should be abolished by the
legislature and the convicts placed un
der the State Highway Commission. In
submitting the report, Mr.. Broyles
says:
"From four years intimate knowl
edge of chain gangs in South Carolina.
we have reached the conclusion that
abolished by the Legislature. We
know many counties that are working
less than 10 or l2 men, with three
hired white men for guards. One
county was working five convicts, to
guard whom three men were employed
and fed by the county. This is los
ing proposition for the taxpayers. The
best that can be done with such a
gang on the road is repair or patch
work, which tears up again before
the gang works ten miles away. The
treatment Of the men by the authori-
ties is not what it should be in any
respect and it never will be so long
as the foreman and guards arc men
chosen for their positions because of
services rendered to the supervisor in
his campaigns.
We recommend the abolition of the
county system and urge that convcts
who have violated state laws and have
courts Ic punished by state officials
instead Of county oncials. We believe
tho convictS should be used for road
work, but the management OF the men
the selection Of food for thcm and Of
guards TO care for them should he un-
dor the authorities Of the state pCni-
( |t"ntiary. The actual working of The
men on the roads should be done by
the state Highway Commission This
system would allow enough mon 10 be
! concentrated into one camp to reduce
| overhead costs to a minimum. and
would allow for the hiring of a higher
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18


of real estate is jumping day by day and the
longer you wait the more you will have to pay
Be wise and buy now.
You do not think it good tune to buy your farm
nowbut didn't you think the thing year ago?
Since then the prices have advanced very rapidly and the
other fellow has the profit Do fall into the same
again.
Real estate the commodity that has steady tendency
upward will remain long this country continues
its prosperity until reaches point where the popula-
tion stops increasing Bank ON that
have farm home that you satisfied with
list it with for sale and get that YOU would be sas-
fled with you renter and tired of paying rent
and let find you nice place where YOU can
put your rent into the purchase price and save money in
the long
Why Hesitate? Do Not Put Off Doing the Thing
That Means SO Much to Your Future
See Me for Anything About Land
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18

Special Schools-Dials Township
Green Gi,l I Pond No. ~ - mills
Dials NO. :. :. ..SR mills
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18

duty. All men now in military ser.
vice are exempt from road tax.
The Tax Levy Is as follows:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1918-12-18

NJ. d. MOORE,
County Agricultural Agent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-23
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs.

The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs.
Grevious last Thursday. Plans
were made for the sale of some
aprons and home made pies at
the Market Day auction, May 81.
Be sure to bring your pie appe-
tite.
The War Commercial Club is
planning for a celebration in
Markville July 4th. All neigh
boring communities are invited
to join with us in a general get
together that day. The club is
also planning on holding the
monthly Market Day this month
on Friday, May 31st, instead of
the last Saturday. 1t is thought
that this would be more conven-
lent for the farmers to bring in
their goods for sale while they
are here anyway for the school
program. 1t is hoped that all
who have stock, vegetables. and
household goods or tools, etc., to
dispose Of, will bring them in on
this day. With the dedicating of
the new school building a speak
er from the state department of
education, the patriotic program
and May pole dance by the chill
dren, together with the Market
Day sale will make May 31st a
big community day.