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In the Backwoods.

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A commercial traveller went into a
country store in a backwoods dis
trict one pleasant day recently. After
securing his order. he remarked to
the proprietor that they were having
q great time over In Europe.
That so?" asked the storekeeper
why, yes. a great fight" replied
the commercial man.
well, they've got good weather for
it. amt they?' was the reply.
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GOOD WORK SLOWLY DONE.
Mistake to Be Constantly Under
Pressure and Nervous Strain.

From the Philadelphia Public LEDGER
Some of us are trying to live our
lives all at once. We would cramp the
slow development Of years into the
coming month or week; we would
compress the work Of an hour into the
next five minutes. Nature-patient,
tireless. cunning laborer that she is
does not favor this plan. She takes
her tfme-'Because 1t is fers!" some
one makes prompt answer. "She has
command Of all the time there is. She
We must make haste because our lit
tie lives are SO soon clipped off. The
darkness too early rounds our day.
Our work must be put through with
speed and under pressure or we shall
not finish"
The best work even by these feeble
mortal hands and minds Of ours is done
not in a fever but in calm. Art
fand the exception proves the rule)
achieves most nobly when it achieves
with tranquility. The personal cir
cumstances Of the artist may be dis
tressing. He rises above them. His
ISdh ldlISAdICS ulul 10 Iu6 Skies
above his mundane environment His
passion for the truth leads him to for
get that he is poor and hungry and
misunderstood. He writes his book or
PAINTS his picture or composes his
l0nata in a land where 1t is always
tears are never shed and none ever
dies. By the force Of a creative
Imagination, he establishes for him
self new heaven and new earth.
and his spirit Is tranquil because it is
triumphant over the pinching and
gnawing circumstances.
Artist or artisan. each Of us must
learn to make the pilgrimage step at
a time. Let not an anxious forecast
corrugate the brow with the thought
Of a morrow sufficient into itself
Epicurean delight lives for the mo-
pose in existence would often do well
to follow the example. We can be
sure as to what we. wish to do with
our lives; we can have a great and
generous aim; we can appoint goal
and know the point we wish to reach
and the way by which we are proceed
ing. But the miles we measure for
ward with the spiritual eye are not to
be o'erleaped in the next second. We
must plod. We must be content with q
waysfde inn tonight, and the next
night and many nights. perhaps. be.
1OT6 INC reach our haven ana our nome.
It will not do to disparage this
goodly earth as a vale of tears, for all
the sorrow and all the blackness that
we see. The earth is full of fallible
people like ourselves, trying and COM
ing to grief and rising to give battle
again in the inextinguishable hope of
victory. We are more alike than we
realize. We are marching army, with
leaders whom we must obey. Like
good soldiers, we must keep the
cadence with the rest. If we grow
careless and struggle, we dislocate the
whole procession. We came into the
world bound to be submissive to it's
discipline. To defy the natural laws
is only to be miserable and to make
misery for others. If war shall teach
us to respond with promptness to .
command. out Of its horrors will be
born blessing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11
An Awful Language.

This Eengieeah language cannot
uneEatan,." walled the poor French
soldier to his English friend. Nov.
zee ear: look in my leetla book an
eat FAY that eel ! 60 qusek ] 30 fast.
eef am tied mp am fast eef ] spend
zee money too much I an FAST
AN zen I nnd sis in see Esngleeah
nsWspaper: Zee AFst one won one
one pound prize! Oui zee Eengleesh
|ianRuage! EAt 80 aW1uI"
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Preliminary Meeting Likely.

of the harmony which has charac-
terized all of the diplomatic and mill
tary relations of the entente powers
and America. and to ,present a united
front in the peace conference against
their late enemies. it is expected that
the delegates of these countries will
get together first in private confer
ence in order to frame their own
program before any effort is made to
assemble a formal peace conference.
Delegates from the central powers
will join the gathering when it comes
under severe restriction. Their gov
ernments have solemnly engaged to
be bound by the fourteen peace terms
and other conditions laid down by
President Wilson, and their activities
probably must be limited to efforts
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Grabbing Everything.

Hsua d Grand RaDida Press.
Just ss We feared. the women down
east have taken advantage Of the op-
poFtrnity to sngsSs In shovslinS
NOV. BY, the time the war 10 over
there WIN not be IN occupation lsft
fer men eEoopt - sit In the poS0h
swing and nibble ladydnEers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11

Yre0 ~ XA10D on oeaf.
Downs hss provided . unique serv-
leo nag for the boys from that city
and vicinity psw il aA&tsoal service.
4 = psiataA On hues balItassd. and
6asss 1SS Stars Undsr each star u the
naaaa,. Of the man , It fepfeosnts, ana
S1 - ,s q tss ssssaes s. : q. w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11
IPEACE CONFERENCE PLANS
NEXT STEP IN WARS DRAMA
Vast Issues Must Be Settled By Delegates
Victors Will Dictate, Defeated Nations
Can Only Protest.

With the granting Of the armistica
to the beaten German armies by Mar.
| shall Foch. the next steP will be the
arrangements for the meeting Of the
| peace conference, which will endeavol
to reach permanent sediment Of the
vast issues arising from the, great
world war.
Beginning in August, 1914, as the di.
rect result of the assassination Of the
heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
the Archduke Francis. and his consort
at Sarajevo. Bosnia, by Serbian stu
dent, more than four and a half years
OF incredibly bloody strife have devel.
oped problems that may not be per-
manently adjusted for generation.
Expect Action at Once.
The armistices which have termi-
mated actual hostilities with the CEN
trail powers. beyond general refer
ence TO peace settlement and guaran-
tees tor the performance of any
conditions that may be dictated by
the victor, did not contain any pro-
visions for the assemblage of peace
delegates. Consequently it is believ-
ed that the diplomatic agencies will
proceed to that task at once, leav-
ing the military agencies to deal
with such questions as demobiliza-
ton. of the late enemy forces; ex-
tension OF immediate relief to the dis
tressed civilian Inhabitants. not only
Of evacuated territory. but even OF
the central powers where there il
general distress, and disposition OF
the vast stores of war material, OF
warships and naval stores. and finally
OF the closure of munitions plants in
the enemy countries.
There is every reason for holding
the gathering as soon as stable gov
ernments can be set up in the central
powers to succeed the ousted autoc-
racies. Vast business interests are
held in a state of suspense until it is
determined what Is to be the future.
Aside from other and urgent reasons.
great industrial plants used for war
purposes must again be converted to
the manufacture of staple commod-
titles, and arrangements made for the
return to civil life and employment
of the millions Of soldiers lately en-
gagged in war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11
Card Deck Of the Future.

From de Buffalo Hxpses.
Potter (playins poker)I call whAa
have you got9
Taylor-Three presidents.
Petter@JuSt beats my three guffA
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Doing His Bit.

From tie enileyville (Mo.) Express.
BURN wood and win the war;"
urges q bulletin just issued by the
Missouri fuel administration. We sus-
pect we're doing our bit. We estimate
that about 20 per cent OF our last
sack of tobacco was pure sawdust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11
Iowa Crusader,

Tyu0 IL Maeyvflh Qovs) Banner.
Tho Ladies' Aid Society, drst In
everything. began the determination
Of rats in tie church and parsonage
last Wednesday. Traps, poison, hot
water, and GOOD mou0erO ware used,
and II the raid Isn't elective an the.
cries are overturned.
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Out Of the Question.

From the Boston Globs.
Mrs Justwed-If your husbands
judgment should differ from yours
what would you do?
Mrs. Longwed-I never had q chance
to find out. He never dares to diner.
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Commit It to Memory.

Ffsa IL Rochester a. ~ Herald.
Rule 41144-When 1t il necessary for
two persons to change seats in ,
canoe, run the canoe to the bank and
let one Of the occupants step out on
dry land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11
Calls for His Platform.

Ysou the LouisyiIle Oomiee,Jsur.al
II am candidate Ter your hasa:
VERY good How much allowance Do
You propose to Allot me-. Who % to Do
the COOLING and Whist - d - your At
uende eov4s6,my 11@11y9 u aAeel
WuAt yVOk 04Ak1oTx0 u -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-11
Poor VIII Suffer Most.

Food shortage signifies pillaging
and robbery, with great misery. The
poorest will suffer the most. and the
Industrial workers will be affected
hardest. All who illicitly lay hands
on food supplies or other supplies OF
prime necessity or the means OF
transport necessary for their dis
tribution, will be guilty to the high
est degree toward the community. I
ask you Immediately to leave the
streets and remain orderly and
calm
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to induce the other delegates to &C.
cept Germanic construction Of the
exact meaning Of these terms. Couohed
as they were In general language.
there 10 opportunity for genuine dif-
ferences Of opinion ~ to some Of the
details.
But one fact must be borne in mind
In case OF any real issue between the
delegations the decisions Of the dele.
CATION Of the allies and America must
feated powers may plead and argue
but they must submit. for the simple
reason that tho people Tor whom they
speak are bereft OF any military OF
naval resources with which to renew
the war or to offer any physical re.
sistanee.
VIII Be Greatest In History.
The coming great peace conferences
will surpass any in history; not only
because of the tremendous Importance
OF the issues with which it must deal
but also literally in size. Indications
are that the United States government
dozen principals. with numerous body
OF secretaries. counselors, translators
and clerks. and it Is assumed that ever
the smallest of the nations which will
participate will seek to make q show
in point Of number of delegates.
This fact may involve the transac-
ton of most of the business of the
conference by selected committees
which will represent in their compo-
sition every element and whose re-
ports VIII come before the full con-
ference for ratification.
AS to the place of meeting there Is
! yet much doubt with many claimants
for that honor. While it has been
urged that the conference gather in
some historic spot in France. objec-
/ a hot
based on the generally accepted view
that such meetings should be held at
a point where they can be quite free
from the charge of any local infiu-
ence; in other words, it should be on
neutral territory, and even some OF
that territory is regarded as insult
able because of the pronounced sym
pathy OF the population with one side
or the other.
Switzerland Is Favored,
Little Switzerland is believed to be
strong favorite and there has been
some mention of the beautiful town of
lausanne as an ideal meeting place
one report being that American agents
ai.eaay have quietly obtained hotel
anu otner accommodations for the
United States delegates at that place
put nothing is definitely known Of the
location of the meeting place.
Ihat the entente premiers will head
1neir respective delegations is moi
doubted here, and that conclusion has
led to the conjecture that upon Secre-
Iary Lansing may fall the honor OF
leading the American delegation
which: OF course, probably viii Include
Col. +. M. House, If he cares to Az
sumo that duty, and perhaps one O,
two OF the leading members of the
senate and House. This precedent was
estabhshed by President Mckinley in
conference in 1898 which formaliy ar.
Spain. @no
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81 know it will be difficult for some
to work with the new mon who have
taken charge of the empire, but !
appeal to their love Of the people.
Lack of organization would in this
heavy time mean anarchy In Ger
many. and the surrender Of the coun-
try to tremendous misery. Therefore.
help your native country with fear
less, indefatigable work for the fu-
ture. Every one at his post!
Il demand every ones support IN
the hard task awaiting us. You know
how seriously the war has menaced
the provisioning of the people, which
is the first condition of the peoples
existence. The political transforma-
ton should not trouble the people;
the food supply is the first duty OF all,
whether In town or country. and they
should not embarrass, but rather aid
the production of food supplies and
their transport to the towns.
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EBERT PROMISES
PEOPLE SHALL RULE
German Chancellor to- Form
New Government and Con-
soIidate Liberty Won.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERN, November 1o.-In his address
to the people the new German chan
cellor. Friedrich Ebert, says:
Citizens: The ex-chancellor. Prince
Max Of Baden. in agreement with all
the secretaries Of state, has handed
over to me the task Of liquidating his
affairs as chancellor. am on the point
Of forming a new government in ac-
cord with the various parties. and will
keep public opinion freely informed Of
the course Of events.
1.-THE new government win be a gov
eminent Of the people. 1t must make
every effort to secure in the quickest
possible time peace for the German
people and consolidate the liberty
which they have won.
THE new government has taken
charge Of the administration to pre-
serve the German people from civil
war and famine and to accomplish
their legitimate claim to autonomy.
The government can solve this prob
lem only If all the officials in town
and country will help.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-06-27

showing back with their bayonets tn
who attempted to cling to the ba,
Only four or five escaped by swimmi
During this first execution the mach
guns were trained on the remains
lines. When the firing had ceased IL
right there were more than 400 dea
their bodies lying there, women, q
and children. And the graves are the
near by, in the cemetery, and the ae
given are from Is to 81. "
The part that these civilians play
N the war was to bring to the civiliz'
world the realization of what it won
mean for German arms to conquer. .
playing their part they gave their liv
in the most cruel way a beastly enenI
could devise.
What part will our civilian popul
ton play in the war; viii it go alor
living as it lid before the war, or wi
it glory in the opportunity to serve
the tremendous task of defeating civil
cation s enemyl Each individual mu,
decide that question. He can prolon
the worlds agony or he can save
save and sacrifice--to the utmost q
his ability and with his savings bu
war savings stamps that there may b
more money, labor, and materials t
back up those who fight and die nc
only for us. but for all who love free
dom.
Friday, June 2s, is National War Say
ings day, when you viii be asked for
pledge as to the amount you viii inves
in war savings stamps. viii you d
your part3
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-06-27
THE WESTERN UNION

The Western Union Telegraph com
pany has many amends to make before
it will again find itself in the good
graces of the public. Refusal to accede
to the government $ request that an I'M
derstanding be reached with its en-
ployes over the right to organize, the
Western Union now has been trapped
in what looks to be gigantic swindle.
Government agents have caught mes
sengers carrying night letters filed in
Washington supposed to have been trans
nitted by wire to other eastern cities.
with suitcases containing
stacks of Western Union night letters
were trapped on railroad train. The
night letters bore all the marks of hav-
ing been transmitted by wire, letters to
identify the supposed senders and re-
eeivers appearing on the messages in
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-06-27
BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

Separated by 5000 miles of ocean and
protected by our navy, our civilian popu-
lation can during this war continue to
live in the same security as in peace
times. The Hun invaders are not in
our midst. We are spared the agony
that came to the women and children
and old men of Belgium and France and
Serbia and the other overrun countries
While thus secure from harm we must
not forget that the civilian populations
of these desolated countries are as much
our allies as are their fighting men. Let
us realize more deeply their tragedies.
Read this testimony of Brand Whit
lock, who, as our minister to Belgium,
knows what it means for a land to be
occupied by German troops:
"Tamines is a little mining town on
the Sambre. The little church stands
on the village green overlooking the
river, its facade all splotched where
the bullets and grapeshot spattered
against it. And in the little graveyard
beside the church there are hundreds
of new-made graves, long rows of them,
each with its small wooden cross and
its bit of flowers. The crosses stand in
serried rows, so closely that they make
Q very thicket, with scarcely room TO
walk between them. They are all new,
of painted wood, alike except for the
names and the ages-thirteen to eighty
four. But they all bore the same sinister
iate-Aug. %, 1914.
1.-The Germans began to pillage and
Dun the houses, 676 of them; then they
urned all the inhabitants into the
treet, promiscuously marching them
bout. 1t went on for long hours; they
we're given no food or drink. During a
lalt they forced them to lie beneath the
machine guns, they lined them up
gainst the church wall and performed a
mock execution. About 600 men were
nassed in St. Martin s Square, on the
liver bank, and their wives, mothers,
daughters were assembled by the sol
iers to witness the scene.
''They lined up their victims in three
ows along the Sambre and tumbed $50
f them head over heels into the river,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-06-27
HARVEST WAGES FIXED

considerable discussion has resulte,
from the action of the State Conncil ID
defense, IN approving a saa.day wac,
scale for harvest hands in Idaho 7,
has been decided that SO a dav with
BOARD is fair price for ten hours
work, with a maximum of As cents an
hour for overtime. The monthly waco
is set at $50 with board, or for married
men who board themselves, $50 month.
with suitable housing.
1t is argued by many that SO q dav
and board, which is equivalent to 81 or
$500, is inadequate pay for a harvest
hand, and is not in accordance with
wages received by men performing ten
hours work in other occupations. With
cut attempting to reach conclusion On
the fairness of the wage set for harvest
hands, 1t is a fact that something had
to be done to protect the farmer of Idaho
III the harvesting of his wheat, and
other crops.
There is, unfortunately, an element in
our country today that seeks to take
advantage of every opportunity to boost
wages, and at the same time to give as
little for the money as possible. "Get
as much as you can for as little as YOU
can" seems to be the slogan.
The wheat crop of Idaho must be har
vested. The growers themselves will be
unable to reap the tremendous yield
which is expected. They must hire men
to aid them. Yet, because they have
arge and perishable crops, which, when
he proper times comes, must be harvest
ID promptly, such conditions do not con-
titute reasons why the farmers should
'e forced to pay exorbitant wages for
lands.
If conditions were normal, and plenty
# men were available, it would not be
necessary to fix wage scale. Men I
would be glad to work uncomplainingly
t the going wage. But today the dis
osition of some appears to be: "Pay t
le what l ask, no matter how much, or
o to b" That is the condition I
hat must be met, and the government S
in position to meet it, even though d
may be necessary to send soldiers. T
orking for $50 a month, into the har- '
est fields to help the farmer harvest L
is crop. Fixing of a maximum wage c
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-06-27

awakened from the dream and have
found that their supposed allegiance to
their old homeland ideals is mere empty
sound.
And the kaiser would be still further
disappointed if he were to hear of action
just taken by the Turner Verein Of
Des Moines, Ia, in voting to disband,
because the aims of the society are de-
eidedly pro-Greman, and in opposition
to American purposes and ideals.
Here is a portion of the call, issued
by Gottfried Ball, president of the Des
Moines Turner's, for a meeting of the
society when action to bring about dis
solution of the organization will be TAX
en- up:
"Good citizenship and loyalty to our
flag and country demand that the Des
Moines Turner society should disband.
An organization whose object is to ad-
vance German customs, German habits
and the German language can no longer
exist. Conditions which have arisen
make its existence intolerable and i'm
possible"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1918-06-27

BE U. 5. marine First to fight, -
was the cry of the government in its
appeal for volunteers shortly after war
was declared. And the promise of the
government to the recruits, who in re-
sponse to the appeal enlisted by thous-
ands, has been kept. The marines are
taking an active part in the fighting on
the French front, and the shots they
fire are carrying to the Germans mes
sages that ring with the spirit of demo
craey and freedom.