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The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

can be developed has been reflected
in Congress, and thus far we have
been unable to get together. Each
extreme has held fast to its own view
and our water powers have been idle
and wasting. Departmental heads
: have been a potent factor in prevent
ing action, but this does not excuse
| Congress.
1T should realize the tremen-
dous need. 1t should harmoniZe di-
vergent views and. with a due re-
gard for public opinion. frame leg
islation which IT believes will serve
the public good. If Congress had
acted five years ago and passed suit
able legislation, millions and mil
lions of water power would have
been utilized that are still going
to waste, and the successful carry
| ing on of the war would have been
enormously aided, fuel and labor
shortage greatly lessened, and the
transportation problem rendered
much less acute. No single stroke
would have helped the present sit
uation so much as a proper hydro
electric law enacted five years ago.
But, as the water-power men say.
that's over the dam The ques-
tiOn is, Are we going to benefit by
this lesson of what might have
been" or not?. Failure of Congress
to pass a workable water-power
! law at this session will be nothing
short of crime and disloyalty to the
| dire necessity of our country.
very heavy responsibility rests upon
us. and we must promptly meet II
or the country will properly call US
to sharp account for neglect OF our
duty"
In consequence OF the attention
given the subject by the business
men of the nation a ballot was
taken by them to determine the sa :
lient features of the legisla tion
which they thought should be put
through at this session.
Among these features were:
Authority to grant permits should
be vested in the federal govern
ment. the permit period should be
at least fifty years. tolls should at
tach only to use of public lands OF
benefits derived from headwater i'm
provement, permittees should be en-
titled to acquire the right to use
public lands forming only an Incl
dental part of the main project. re-
capture to be exercised only upon
payment of fair and just compen-
sation. IL recapture is not exer-
Cised the investment of the per-
mittee should be Adequately pro-
tected. rates and service should be
regulated by the State where SER
vice is Of, an intrastate nature and
by the Federal government only
where the state bodies disagree,
and IL any Jurisdiction to regulate
the issuance of securities is to be
had this power should be vested in
the various States.
These details may not be agree
able to some Of the proponents OF
the legislation, but they are the
groundwork upon which the busi-
ness men of the country agree the
system should be built. Congress
will thresh the matter out in full
of course. and the different points
will be fully debated.
THE OBSERVER.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14
Sly Shots at the SsIsns.
NJ THE OBSERVER.


Down IN Carolina they are beEin-
ming TO take pot shots at Congress-
man Lever because he didn't 90 nks
Champ Clark and stay IN the House.
The shots are from the Tillman
forces. Of course.
But they say that in the other
Carolina Ralph Ritchin's friends are
Glad now that they didn't essay 10
defeat Senator Simmons for renom-
nation and reelection. Ralph doesn't
share the views. it is said. though.
Senator shafroth, who goes 70 the
headship Of the Philippine Commit
tee, shares with Senator Hitchcock
the honor Of having received q large
loving cup for his part played in
the passage OF the self-government
measure in october. 1915
The Sneaker OF the House made q
vastly better impression with the pol
IticIans in his Indiana political speech
than did the Vice President when
he spoke In wisconsin. This is be-
cause they had different advisers,
it In claimed
when the EaveI falls in Congress
at the end Of the session. the im-
portant legislation affecting Niagara
Falls will have been passed. accord
ing to the confident prediction OF
many OF the proponents OF water
power legislation.
Borgium is getting vastly more pub
licity over his air Affairs than he ever
l IL - - A.
was no Elouch in that world. either.
But how can he go back TO things
artistic when he has had such q
dip into things practical?
Col Harvey says he thinks McAdoo
ought TO stay in Washington. Won
der why that shot? Please elabor-
ate. Colonel
A search Is going on TO find II. n.
Baker, brother Of the Secretary Of
War, who went overseas with his
DISTINGUISHED relative, but who has
not been heard from In some time
that is, no news has filtered through
TO the North American Review par
lors.
Senator Warren. having decided
now 20 renounce his former decision
not TO run for reelection, finds him
self confronted by Republicans who
commended him for his retirement
statement. He has 10 win them back
to win-that's his problem now.
"Jim Dahlman, well know cowboy
mayor OF Omaha, has Just been re-
tired by the voters and a reform set
4 -Ha.
stalled The comment is that "a
pitcher goes to the well until Il
breaks"-or is broken
So they are going TO unearth some
Of the salient features OF the La Fol-
lette hearing, are they? Well. let US
wait and see-Or let US just wait
That's better. or that's what well
do. at least.
James Hamilton Lewis sprung quite
surprise on the Senate when he
declared he would introduce Iegfsla-
tion to have government insurance
extended TO all government employees
and to workers generally. That's quite
a step.
Dave Lawrence makes an awful ef-
fort TO corral suffrage votes when he
threatens the opposing members OF
the Senate the way he did in last
nights paper. Quite a way 20 lobby,
but perhaps il will prove ineffective.
Several members OF the Senate. ac-
companied by Assistant Secretary Of
War Stettinius, will go TO Bethlehem.
Pa. tomorrow to see the big plants
in operation. The hope OF America
l-or a considerable portion OF it's
] CTadled there Just now.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14
ALINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR
By John Kendrick Bangs.
OPEN WINDOWS.

OPEN WINDOWS.
keep my windows open to the blue
OF bright and sunny skies that smile
on me,
And o the radiant light that streameth
through
To help me bear my burdens cheer
lily!
Unto the stars my windows I fling ope
When night comes on, my need Of
labor done.
And o the dreams they bring. renew
ing hope
OF victories and laurels to be wont
And in the storm my easement is
flung wide
Unto the rills OF rain that cleanse
the air.
And all refreshed my spirits rise and
ride
On wings OF 10 yto realms that know
not care.
Copyright. 1851
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

Running the government is like running a
newspaper. Every thinks that he could do
better than the man on the job.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

What's become of the old-fashoned railroad
lawyer who used to hand out passes to judges and
legislators?
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

If Senator Sherman, of Illinois, could only
ceed in looking like Lincoln he wouldn't have to
suffer looking much like himself
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

Coal was so exclusive last winter that Doc Gar
field is getting that way himself.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

A search Is going on TO find II. n.
Baker, brother OF the Secretary Of
War. who went overseas with his
distinguished relative. but who has
not been heard from IN some time
that IL, no news has filtered through
to the North American Review par
lors.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

when the gavel falls in Congress
at the end Of the session, the inn
portsnt legislation affecting Niagara
Falls will have been passed. accord
ing to the confident prediction OF
many Of the proponents OF water
power legislation.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-14

Dave Lawrence makes an awful 81,
fort TO corral suffrage votes when h
threatens the opposing members o,
the Senate the way he did in las
nights paper. Quite a way 20 lobby
but perhaps IL will prove ineffective
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
BRITISH AND FRENCH HAVE
ADVANCED OVER ELEVEN MILES
TAKING $4,000 PRISONERS

(By International News Service.}
. PARIS, Aug. 9.-An entire German
division has been captured on the Pr
cardy front, says Henri Pidon, lead
ing military writer.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
COL. COVER WILL AN
NOUNCE FOR JUDGESHIP

A telephone message to Col. A. J.
Mcdonald this morning authorizes
the statement that COL A. T. Cover,
a prominent member of the Corde1e
bar, will be a candidate for the Judge
ship of the Cordele Circuit in oppo-
sition to Judge D. A. R. Crum. Col.
Cover has been a visitor to this city
for the past two days and has also
visited the larger towns in the circuit
during the week to get acquainted
with the situation in the various coun-
ties. The election will be held Sep
TENDER ii and will be holly contested
as both candidates have a strong
backing in their counties, and both
being well known to most of the
leaders in the various counties i'll the
circuit. Col. Covers formal announce
1nent will appear in the next issue of
the Leader-Enterprise.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
MID-WINTER SESSION
FOR GEORGIA SOLONS
January Session Will be Held Every
Two Years to Inaugurate Governor
June Session Annually.

ATLANTA, GA.-For the first
time i'll several years, the exact num-
Der of votes necessary for the pass
age of bill involving constitutions
al amendment was secured yesterday
in the House 1t occurred in the pas
sage of the bill providing for the hold
ing Of short biennial sessions for the
purpose of inaugurating the governor,
organizing the house and introduce
ing general legislation. One hundred
and twenty-six members voted for the
bill, this being the exact number re-
CURED Forty three voted against it.
The measure passed yesterday is a
substitute for one introduced earlier
i'll the session. 1t does not interfere
with the annual sssieon in June The
amendment was Immediately trans
mitted to the Senate and will doubt
less be acted upon speedily, as next
Wednesday is the date of adjourn
ment Of the General Assembly.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
AVIATOR MEETS
WITH ACCIDENT
At FIELD HERE

Lieutenant L. Hilliard. of Souther
Field, made the city flying visit
Wednesday afternoon and as he pre-
pared TO return to his home station,
when about $50 feet i'll the air, his ma
chine showed defective ignition and,
attempting to Roland, suddenly turn
ed downward and struck the field,
breaking the aeroplane propeller and
one wheel. Lieut.. billiard fortunate
ly escaped without injury. He i'm
mediately phoned for repair parts and
within an hour and fifteen minutes
Capt. Terrell, accompanied by Cor
poral McAAlister, arrived on the field
with new propeller and wheel. Capt.
Terrell returned to Americas after
delivering Corp. McAllister, who is an
expert machinist, and in forty-fve
minutes the repairs were made and
Lieutenant Hilliard with his mechan-
ician were enroute to Americas,
leaving amidst the cheers of num-
bers who had witnessed the accident
and remained at the landing field to
see him off.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ADOPTS RULES FOR THE PRIMARY

and including September LIST, 1918, to
be used at said election.
Rule No 2.-That the Secret Bal
lot System be adopted, and that the
polling places be roped for thirty feet
from the public by the committe in
each precinct and that the district
bailiff, or some one appointed by the
district committeeman police the poll
ing place and be paid the same rate
as the managers. The District Com
mitteemen will have in charge the
holding of elections in this district.
Rule No. 3.-Each voter is required
to vote in the precinct in which he is
registered, and will not be permitted
to vote in any other precinct.
Rule No. 4.-That no candidate
shall be permitted to hire himself or
cause or allow to be hired any auto
mobile, hack or other vehicle for the
purpose of conveying voters to and
from voting places, or any portion of
the way to and from the voting places,
Continued on Page Four)
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
Fitzgerald, Ga, Aug. 8. 1ol

fitzgerald, Ga, Aug. 8, 1913
: The Ben Hill County Democratic
Executive Committee met on the
above date with the following men,
bcrs present: G. A. Roberts, Thorpe
Fitzgerald, ]. T. Young, L. Robitzsch,
J. D. Dorminey.
J. D. Dorminey was electer chair
man.
L. Robitzsch was elected Secretary.
The following rules, governoring
Primary Election to be held on We'd
nesday, September 18th, 1918, for the
election of candidates in said primary,
were adopted.
Rule No. Polls at all voting pre-
cincts, other than at Fitzgerald, shall
be opened at nine o'clock A. M. and
closed at three-thirty P. M, at the
usual voting places and, at Fitzgerald,
the election to be held at the City
Hall, polls to be opened at seven
thirty P. NJ.
The list furnished by the Regis
trars of all voters registered up to
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
FITZGERALD SEEKS :.
TO ATTRACT FARMERS
From the Birmingham Age-Herald :.

From the Birmingham Age erald:
The Chamber of Commerce of Fitz-
gerald, Ca, has started novel cam
paign to get small farmers to locate
there, according to Gordon Pember-
ton, who is spreading the good news
about Fitzgerald over eleven states
Mr.. Pemberton, accompanied by
nhis wife, reached Birmingham Tues
tlay..::"He is the official Fitzgerald pro-
pagandist and is distributing thous-
ands of cards telling of the advan-
tages to be found in his home town
The Chamber of Commerce of the
Georgia town furnished the gasoline
and Mr.. Pemberton furnished cut
down Saxon. He and his wife are
covering eleven states in this vest
pocket edition car, having Kansas
City as their objective.
The cards read: Fitzgerald, Ga.
Best town, best county, best state and
best country in the world. Come
and live with u.s."
He is also exhibiting at local thea
tiers slide which reads: Nail flag
to your pillow. Work for your coun-
try as you'd fight for her" Isidor
Gelders, Editor of the Leader Enter
prise, of Fitzgerald is the author OF
this slogan.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09

Mr.. Hutson Rigsby left Thursday
for few days visit to friends in At
lanta..
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
CHRISTIAN CHURCH PEOPLE
WILL MEET WITH BAPTISTS

There will be no services at the Cen
trail Christian church next Sunday
night according to an announcement
by the pastor, Rev. O. E. Fox. The
reason. as explained by the pastor, is
that the congregation have been in
vited to be present at that time at the
Baptist church to hear message
from Miss Sarah Funderburke, who
leaves soon as Missionary to China
The meeting at the Baptist church for
that evening has been turned over to
Miss Funderburke as compliment
to her and in appreciation of her serv-
ices while in this city. Miss Funder-
burke has made friends of all with
whom she came in contact and it is
safe to predict that the church will be
crowded to hear her last message to
our people before she leaves the city
Rev. Fox urges all members and
friends of his church to be present
Sunday morning as the usual morn
ing service will be held at the Christ
ian Church.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
BRITISH SMASH
GERMAN LINES
IN P|CARDY

(By International News Service.)
PARIS, Aug: 8. -(Of6ciaD-The
Allies are smashing the Germans on
the Picardy front, beginning at FIVE
this morning. The French and Brit
ish attacked the Huns southeast of
Amiens with the great battle develop
ment under favorable conditions. The
new smash comes before the Ger
mans have recovered from the Aisne-
Marine disaster.
LONDON, Aug. S.--A great often
sive has been launched against the
Germans on the Picardy front by the
British and French. The attack be-
gan at dawn.
The fourth British and first French
army began the attack on the Ami,ns
front.
General Haig states that the attacks
are progressing satisfactorily over a
wide front" This is the second big
ALI dedrive this year, the first being
the Franco-Arferican counter often
sive on the Marine.
The attack this morning was pro-
ceeded by gigantic bombardment.
Terrific gunhre apparently from the
British front in France was heard on
the southeast coast of England last
night, reaching great intensity after
midnight. The gunfire was heard as
far inland as East Bourne, over eighty
miles from Arniens.
Sieve al thousand German prisoners
have been counted. The Germans
were routed at many places, abandon
ing their artillery. -.
WASHINGTON, Aug. s.-Ameri-
cans are brigaded with the British and
are in action in the great new British
offensive before Anaiens.
Officials, however, do not say what
units are engaged.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
bOLSHEv|KI IS NOT
warning AGAINST
ALLIES -TCHER!N

(By International News Service.)
Washington, Aug. 9.-Dispatches
from Moscow today state that For
eign Minister Tcherin in explaining
the recent report that the Bolsheviki
had declared war against the Allies,
says that a state of defense exists"
not state of war, and that he hoped
the foreign representatives would re-
main at their posts.
The Allies at Archangel are pro-
tecting the city and taking measures
to wipe out every phase of Bolsheviki
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
BIG AMERICAN GUN
PLANT TO Be BUILT IN
FRANCE IMMEDIATELY
(By International News Service

(By international News Service.)
Washington, August ga monster
heavy gun plant and reclamation
equipment base costing $25,000,000
comparable to Krupps, will be built
in France for the American expedi-
tionary forces, the war department
announced today.
The principal equipment will be a
monster lathe FIVE hundred feet long
the largest in the world.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
German Division Captured In Picardy
THE NEW ALLIED
BATTLE LINE

(By International News Servlce.)
London, Aug. 9.-The Allied battle
line on the Picardy front now runs
east of Moriscourt, which the Brit.
ish captured, past Chapilly, across the
Somne river, east of Morocourt
southwark to Haroun Nieres and Cais
to Amiens-Royer road in the Meier.
res sector and to Pleasier Daucuvillt
zone, according to dispatches this af
ternoon.
The Allies are now within ten mile,
Of Peronne.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
DEAD AMERICAN
AVIATOR FOUND

With the Americans on the Aisne-
Marine front, Aug. 9-The body of an
American aviator who disappeared
July 18th has been found at the
mouth of Dormans, completely
stripped by the Germans. Even the
identification tag had been removed
The body was identified by CAP
found under the wrecked machine.
Several wrecked Boche planes were
found in the new captured area.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
100000 MEN TO
Be CALLED FROM
AUG. 70 TO 80

(By International News Service.)
Washington, August "a call for
one hundred thousand white select
men for general military service was
issued today. They will entrain on
August 20 to 80. Forty three states
arc included in this call.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09
TWO KILLED In
BOILER EXPLOSION

(By International News Service.)
WASHINGTON, Aug. Two fire.
men were killed and three other in
jured when the boiler on the U. S.
ship "Nopatine" exploded, the navy
announced this afternoon.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09

London, Aug. 8.-The British be-
gan new offensive on the Flanders
front simultaneously with the drive
on the Picardy plains.
The British line from the Lewis
river to the sector north of Melville
has been advanced to a maximum
depth of over two thousand yards.
London, Aug. o.-The nearest Ger
mar line to Amiens is now twelve
miles outside of efficient gun range.
Yesterdays gain on the Picardy
front averaged seven miles over a
front twenty thousand yards.
The Allies used the largest force of
cavalry and tanks ever employed in
any war. Every modern appliance
Of warfare was used.
p German prisoners expressed their
pleasure over being captured.
With tine British Army on the Am
lens Front, 100 P. M.-The French
have captured three thousand and the
British seven thousand German pris-
oners, including fifty officers, one ma
jor-general, several colonies and one
hundred and fifty large guns since
Thursday morning when the big Pr
cardy drive started.
British troops have advanced along
the Amiens- Chaulnes-Lafery railway
seven miles. The Allies have ad=
vanced II miles at the furtherst point,
with cavalry and tanks, and the adj
|1nce continues. -.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-08-09

Mrs. R. N. Pryor left Wednesday
afternoon for her moe in Broxton af-
ter a brief visit to her sister, Mrs. ].
G.. Williams on South Main street,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-11
Learn From Everyone

No matter from what source it may spring. new
er fail to profit by anything you may learn. said
prominent man in the business world recently.
If you observe the ordinary day laborer at his
work you can learn to appreciate more fully how
completely brain work outstrips all other grades. Be
a thinker.
From a mechanic you note how he adapts
his materials to his needs and finally succeeds in his
object. Be persistent
From a newsboy you see where alertness
succeeds. Before completing sale he shouts for
the next and keeps his eyes open. Be observing.
From the worker you can see in what partic-
ulars he exces. Note these points Emulate him.
From an unsuccessful merchant in any line you
can mark the characteristics which tend toward fail
ure and strive to avoid them. Be on your guard
From the successful concerns your neghbor-
hood you can learn to watch their methods and imi
tate such as will strengthen your weaker points. Be
wise.
From the changeable, who is here today and in
another location tomorrow you learn the lesson of
the rolling stone Be reliable.
From the slovenly you can"note how he often
fails without knowing why. Be neat.
And so 1t goes up and down the scale of human
endeavor.
Recent discoveries in psychology have taught
powerful and subtle forces which may be turned to
our advantage If we but learn how to use them.
Selected.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-07-11
State Notices

Each state in the Union has motto which, in
nearly every case appears on its state SEAL The mot
toes for of the in Latin but only the
translatlons are given here:
Alabama Here we rest.'
Arizona-"God enriches.
Arkansas-"The people rule"
California; have found it,
Colorado-"Nothing without Providence"
Connecticut-"Who transplanted sustains"
Delaware Liberty and independence"
Florida-"In God we trust.'
Georgia Wisdom, justice. moderation"
Idaho-"M May it be perpetual"
Illinois-"State sovereignty. national union.'
Iowa-"Our liberties we prize, and our rights
we will maintain"
Kansas-"To the stars through difficulties
Kentucky" United we stand. divided we fall"
Louisiana Union, justice, confidence
Mane-''I Direct
Maryand-"D men; words, women
Massachusetts By the sword he seeks repose
settled under liberty"
Michigan-""If you seek delightful peninsula,
look about you"
Minnesota Star of the North"
Mississippi Let the peoples safety be the
supreme law"
Montana-"Gold and silver"
given next month.