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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

: The Clerks office shows that six-
teen explosive licenses were issued
during the month of December 1917
to handle dynamite. The swampers
and mill people handling explosives
are not applying as rapidly as they
should for this permit. A Govern
ment inspection is expected in the
near future.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
TO THE SHARPHEADS
BY H.psburs Liebe
Of The vigilantss

/ am writing this solely to that
class of Americans that we call here
"sharpheads"-i. e., people with
foreheads so narrow that bullet
won't take hold until small, flat
place is filed for it. If you are no
sharphead, just put this down. Stop
reading right where you are. You
don't need it. Better be out doing
something for your country in its
extremity, than reading messages
intended for somebody else.
All right; here we 60, listen to
this question and then answer it:
What licked Russia, and then set
her to numbering heseslf?
1.-THE Russians" you answer quite
glibly, very sure of yourself, "have
always been serfs. They didn't
know how to behave themselves
when they tasted freedom. That
and the German armies"
It is the very answer l expected
1t proves that you think about as
deeply as a mudwasp. Here is the
truth of the matter:
The same thing that whipped Rus
STA nearly whipped Italy-and may
do it yet. The same thing that
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

long. Don't you know that the king
who sprung that war upon US was
himself a Hun? And don't you re-
member your history Cor did you go
to school?) we'll enough to know
that that king had to send hired
fighters, Hessians, if you please, ov-
er here to make war upon US? And
who were the Observation-Disclosures?
They were Huns, sharphead, Huns!
So shift the burden of your Revolu
tionary War hatred to Germany.
You're against this war, sharp
head, simply because you're afraid
to fight, and for no other reason.
Remember, that: "A man who won't
lay down his life for his principle,
has no principle" The mere fact
that you are coward doesn't bar
you forever. l know man who was
born a coward; he has had to fight
being coward all his life, and he
still has to fight it. And yet, he'd
give his life for what he thinks is
right; he expects to do it before this
war ends. For Gods sake hit the
sawdust trail to the altar of man.
hood, sharphead, and hit it at a rap
id gait!
One thing more about that army
that works in the dark. have not
over-estimated our danger from it,
nor am merely expressing my own
opinions concerning it. Ont Of the
greatest of American diplomats, and
who is acquainted with European in
trigue from garnet to cellar, says
this: "Our greatest menace is not
in the Teutonic armies who bear RI
files and machine guns, poison gas
and cannon, but in this underground
German Army" And the same, in
substance, has been said by hun.
dreds of others Of our best American
thinkers. That secret army did 8
thing, anyway, that the armed armies
of Germany couldn't do. 1t licked
Russia.
Now listen, Listen. This war ISM
going to stop under three years, ant
you're sure going to have to walk
up; better do it now than later, ant
avoid some stigma. Begin your new
ideal leaf by thrashing the first NAL
you hear saying slanderous things o
the Government, or talking pro
German talk. If you can't thrasl
him, have him arrested. Keep you
eye peeled for q member of that al
my that works in secret. don
!: care where you live, the chances ar
J that there's a member Of it within
mile of you.
i And when you find him-well, it
up to ysu.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
Just Received

Just Received
A Car Load of the Well-known
St. Joe Brick
The Best For Building Purposes.
SAND, LIME, CEMENT and q
general line of BUILDERS MATE
RAILS at right prices. Telephone
your order. Prompt delivery. John
Dalton Company, Front Street.
Phone II. tt.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
whipped Russia and BACKED the eyes
of France and England, and at this

of France and England, and at this
minute has a strong hold on the
throat of America. It is German
Army, but not the German Army
you're thinking about. 1t is a Ger
man Army, that works in the dark
that flatters you, and gives you
foamy beers, and smiles upon you,
and makes you think that your Gov
eminent doesn't care anything about
you. This it is that makes labor diff
ficulties, and creates internal dis
sentions, ard organizes such things
as the I. w. w. and that aggrega-
ton that calls itself the peoples
Council of America" it publishes
such papers as Viereck's "Ameri-
can" Weekly, and the Irish World
it digs up the old, old feeling against
England, and burns enormous
amounts of food supplies, and causes
explosions in Ammunition factories
and is so subtle in its workings that
one can hardly recognize it. This i:
the German army that we have t.
fear now.
If there is anything that make.
me want to get my thumbs behinc
your eyeballs, sharphead, it is this
to hear one of your ilk resurrec
the rust-eaten hatchet that has lair
buried, buried and forgotten, be
tween, America and England for SO
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Rev G.. c. Miller, the pastor ~. !.
the Methodist Church returned %..n
morning from Nashville le..,; a. .
where he has been a'.snu csere-
meeting of the Missionaries ,s s.,a
taries. He reports that ton On Mont,
Morgan City and reaching ~ a' the
ground all the way to Nas" .;tv to
that snow fell in the latter 'd during
the depth of several inen ss. above above
his stay there. Judging by. by IS the
Statement sta this sunny section Is -
best vet.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
FRESH ARRIVALS
Weiner Sausages
Heinz Kraut in Bulk
Pan Dandy Bread
Stone Cakes
JOLLEY BROS,
PHONE IS
METHODIST CHURCH

Preaching at Morgan City on the
first, third, fourth and fifth Sum
DAYS. Preaching at 7 P. M. on ="
second, fourth and fifth Sundays :
Preaching at Berwick at IL A. NJ
On the second Sunday. Preaching
at7P. M. on the first and tn'ro 0'A
days. I'll,
Free seats. The public is coro''''
" invited to attend aii ser''''
Strangers are welcome.
c. MILLER, Pastor
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

IL you start out in the Christmas
Club At the Peoples State and Saw.
inss Bank today with 5 cents,
Christmas you will receive q check
for $63.7S and 3 IL per cent inter.
est added to your savings-Isn't
this q nice Santa Claus in itself
Go to that Bank today and let them
tell you how easy Il i to save your
money.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
WANT ADS AND NOTICES

WANTED-a man not subject to
draft for clerk in a plantation store
in the parish with experience in dry
goods and groceries; must furnish
references; Address Review Of
flee. At.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Any little wound or s abba weather
the flesh occurring IN e.sd becomes
that tha is not promptly treated to heal
bad sore and is d''i cNnw LINZ
= Apply ply BAILARD's sSbs accident.
happen hap soon does away with the 25 aa1 SOC
a snd 500 u per bottle: For '''>
az DRUG CO.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

FOR SALE OR RENT-Desirable
residences in Berwick, convenient to
the Ferry. Well drained and cleo
trio lighted. Garden, table and gar
age yard-space. Rents reasonable.
Apply to j. D. Enrich, Berwick.
Phones: Berwick IS and 10. limo.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Saving is easy-Its the start that
is hard; make your start today at
the Peoples State and Savings Bank
Next to the Postoffice-3 IL per
cent paid on savings accounts. adv
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
ADAMS FASHION EMPORIUM
L. J. ADAMS, PROP.
Dyeing, Cleaning, Pressing
Suit Made to Order
Old Hats Made New
Gasoline and Texaeo
Products
Woolco S Minutes Vuleanizer
And Patches.
NOTICE

Any and all kinds of hauling
done on short notice. Wood hauling
speciality. Quick and satisfactory
service. Telephone II, JOHN
THORNTON. t..
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

Morgan City Daily Review, deliv-
cred to your home Acc a month.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

SEE l. w. PADDOCK FOR IN
SURANCE.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05
G.. A. BLANCHARD

Lawyer and NOTARY
Office in First National Bank Bldg.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-05

All Aliens, subject of an enemy
country, who have not applied for
naturalization papers, should register
as quickly as possible with the near
est police authorities, applying to the
Mayors Of the towns and the Sheriff
Of the Parish,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20

A campaign to get the COMPRESSION
al delegations of Louisiana, MISSISSIPPI
pi, Tennessee, Arkansas. Oklahoma
and Alabama to secure larger appro-
priatiOns and consequently more work
for the New Orleans navy yard is be
ing waged by John p Mayo, commits
sioner of immigration of this city.
Slack work at the naval station has
placed in jeopardy the jobs of 100
men there. which accounts for Mr.
Mayo's interest in the matter. He is
president of Local No. %, National
Federal Employees Union.
Mr.. Mayo points out the New Or
leans navy yard is more than a local
proposition and therefore he has sent
letters to all the Southern senators
and congressman to acQuaint them
with the work being done at the naval
station here.
Mr.. Mayo first points out about four
years ago between $50 and 200 men
were employed at the station, and this
number has been increased to between
1900 and 100. The pay roll is $780,
600 year, and ninety per cent of it
is spent in New Orleans and Missis-
sippi.
The naval station, according to Mr.
Mayo, is a great industrial school, and
employs many expert mechanics to
teach the men. The mechanical equip
ment is such the largest as well as
the smallest jobs pertaining to mari
time affairs can be handled without
difficulty.
Mr.. Mayo asserts this station can
be run twelve months a year and de-
spite the fact that the station is To-
Gated in an advantageous place where
water routes are available, in close
proximity to coast fields, etc, the
Navy Department has not given a gen.
erous, nor even fair supply of work
to this station.
The letters complain jobs have been
sent to other points even after some
of the ships have reached the mouth
OF the river. In conclusion, Mr.. Mayo
states:
Failure to keep the work for this
plant will cause the loss of the best
men from lay-offs. until the present
high efficiency which has been at
tanned at great cost of effort and is
100 per cent Southern, will disinteg
rate, individuals going to other yards
and their places being supplied by
raw men. and the laborious task of
creating working force would have
to begin again. This is opposed to
the efficiency so badly needed in this
hour of the nations peril"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
NEGROES LEAVE FOR CAMP.

The Algiers negroes who left for
Camp Funston, Kansas. during the
past week were given hearty send
off by the people of their race espe-
cially the members of Branch No. II,
American Red Cross, who escorted the
selectment of division 13 to the depot
and provided them with lunches, fruit
post cards and cigarettes. The Red
Cross workers sang Victory" the
song composed by Sarah G. Brown
and dedicated to the white and color
ed boys of Algiers and New Orleans.
The workers of Branch IL are doing
everything in their power to keep the
boys cheerful when leaving home
The committee follow: Sarah G
Brown, chairman; Mary Brunei, vice
chairman; S. ROzier, secretary; A
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20

Rachel Perrin, Anna McClOskey, EN-
ma Gegenheimer. Rita Ramos, Matte
Burmaster. Dolly Walters, Edna Eat
arain, Myrtle Sutherland, Grace Hal
ey, Emeida Hindelang, Myrtle Ehr-
hardt. Messrs. JoseTh Collins, Dick
Diamond. William Anderson, Malcolm
Ehrhardt. Raymond DAILY, James Co
ney. Theodore Mussachia, John &c
genheimer. Mr. and Mrs. l.. A Hanley
Mrs ]. F. Ehrhardt.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
NEW ORLEANS ANDu)VB
COAST RAILROAD c. |

More Familiarity known in nan
years as THE Grand Isle Raircsd
is now owned and operated BY cit
zens of the City of New 0rlean
During the past year has been pIisa
in excellent condition preplrlap
to a still larger and more efflcr
method of operation for the bensIs
OF the patrons of the road Al vi
as the consequential advantages d
the owners, a very essential futur|
toward encouragement for even b.
ter service.
This is the only railroad operztiH
south from the City of New 0tar
giving connection with the Guli Il
Mexico only Fifty miles from u
center of the city.
Buras the. southern terminus 4
the railroad is located on the Vi
bank of the Mississippi River. absk
twenty miles out on the delta
beyond the main Gulf shore hN
and is close to the two great FORT
Jackson and st. Philip -pFctedi4
the river and city at this time fs'a
enemy invasion. Boats con1H
daily with Buras for all points 70 y
mouth of the river.
AT Myrtle Grove, twenty-six ~.
from the city, boats connect ior y
points to Grand Isle every Tuesdl1
Thursday and Saturday, feiuf1a
Monday, wednesday and Ff1ss
Grand Isle is New Orleans neals
Gulf bathing resort. and ideal 10 ~
respect--and where there Is noF-.s
der construction a United Stats Y
Saving Station and Wireless -
ton; also a new harbor for iDeies
boat and mail service TO COMES"
July the first next.
The Island is noted for ~ ~
production of vegetables, ine'o'
cucumbers and cauliflovers.
AT Ollie daily boat serux "
meets with a rich farming se
known as LaFitte on Bayou ban
ria, where many northern
have settled IA made good
cultivation OF the unusually
soil also found all along inc
road.
In the first forty miles Of tas :
are found many large plantauo1s,.
full operation and their produe'-
have steadily increased IN cane
and rice. This, year proms
bumper crop even excelling ~
ious years. The very many .
and fruit farmers all along ~ w.
but more particularly In the =
twenty miles of the delta per-,
the road are giving close
to the special needs OF the u ~,
producing abundant crops -
toes. lattane. cabbage, ceiesy ~
onions. peas. garlic, cucumber
liflowe-. o-anges grape fruit y a
In the irst fourteen n'ie' s.iiy
road the .ity's influence = - q
being felt and men OF se 49, -
prominence have purchased n
divided thousands OF ae' -.rI(
small farms and town sites s,.iul
practical all of the lana .s
the raiIrosa in this section - "
chasers ar, settling upon 90
getical.y clipping these
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
RECEIVE MEDALS AND
PREMIUMS,

Our town should be proud of her
students in Jefferson College last
year. Young Ned Whitmore received
fifteen premiums for excellent work;
Emmett MahOney received five, and
VIM. Whitmore received a medal for
vocal culture.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH.

A pleasant evening was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Erd-
hardt last Monday. the occasion be
ing fha anniversary of the birth of
their Ilughter, Miss Myrtle Ehrhardt
The lovely new home was tastefully
dcc.~ated. refreshments were served
and dancing enjoyed until late. Those
present were: Misses Frances COvell,
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
SNEAK THIEVES.

James Lawton. of 4&G Bouny St, an
emplove of the Orleans Levee Board,
was the victim of sneak thieves last
Thursday. when his trousers and
jumpers and a pair Of eye glasses
were stolen on the levee at the head
of Slidell avenue. lie figured his loss
at SO
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
POLICE KILL DOG.

Corporal George Hoffman shot and
killed a supposed mad dog at the cor
ner of DelarOnde and Lavergne SITS,
Thursday, the attention of the police
having been called TO the presence OF
the animal there by Mrs. Charles vii
cox of 405 nelarOnde st.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
Letter Sent to Congress.
men of Gulf and other
States
Col. Jn0, p. Mayo Starts Good
Movement.
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
The South has a great industrial
school and university, where the at
tending students are paid a hand
some wage to attend, in the New Or
leans Naval Station. Four years ago
about $50 to 200 men were irregularly
employed; now 1900 to 100 are stead
lily employed. There you find massive
machinery of such watch like adjust
ment that the largest as well as the
smallest jobs pertaining to maritime
affairs can be efficiently handled.
This station has a pay roll of nearly
100000 a year, 80 per cent of which
is spent in New Orleans and Missis-
sippi, and whose good effects extend
throughout the Gulf states, as well as
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20
Mindoro.

The island of MindOrO in the Phil
ippines has about 39.7O0 inhabitants,
and those include $4,000 TagalOgS,
1900 Manganese and 1000 Visayans.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20

again. such is opposed % ~ \.
cheney So aadly needed u a 4
of the nations peril. II y" - h
nit. "a report will be sem ~
time 10 f.o. showing the ~ \
work turlea out by this ~ z
the amount Of work Doo,s = n
may see tho proper officiss - !
more wor. .or the station, ~ y
getting il strictly a Sou. sou -
and has IT, one else ps' =
statesmen 20 appeal to-
Respectfully
John z.
Presiders. Local ~, ~
al Employees Union.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20

Rodriguez, L. Wright and A. Thomp'
SON.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-06-20

inexpensive waists that are both
pretty and stylish. Many styles
to choose from; made of novelty
corded and striped materials; also
plain white wolfe; all sizes from
80 to As. Fresh, clean, new
waists, in latest models: spec-
tally priced for this ~
week. ...... i sOU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
NO COMPLAINT

There is no disposition in administra- ton circles here to complain because the Washington government was not advised of the Sixtus letter, for it is realized that the peculiar conditions under which the correspondence with the Austrian Emperor's brother-in-law was conducted imposed obligations of confidence and secrecy that could not be disregarded by an honorable statesman. It is pointed out also, that the United States govern ment has not entered into any such formal understanding as bound the en- tente allies not to consider peace pro- posals separately, though President Will son has declared in his speeches that any peace that would be acceptable must embody fundamentals upon which Ameri- ca and the entente allies are in complete accord.
 Had the proposals of Prince Sixtus been found to demand serious consideration, no doubt is felt here that before under taking negotiations, the French and Brit- ish governments would have insisted upon the removal of the seal of secrecy so as to consult not only America, but Italy, Belgium, Japan and, In fact, all the countries fighting Germany.
 If today's parliamentary debate leads to further expression of opinion by President Wilson on the subject Of peace it is probable that he will not find It necessary to do more than to refer to the aims which he has set out Tn ms ao- dresses to Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Lord Dunsmore Informally
 Entertained in Capital

Montgomery. May 16.-Lord Duns- more was informally entertained here today by committees of the Chamber of Commerce. being the guest of orc committee at a breakfast party and at an informal banquet this evening by another.
 During the day Lord Dunsmore vis- ited camp Sheridan and Taylor field, evidencing much interest in the mili- tary preparations being conducted at each place. A game of golf at the Country club was a diversion for the afternoon. This evening Lord Duns- more talked informally with his hosts of the European war, not, however, vouchsafing any further information than was given last night. Lord Duns- more was joined here today by the British consul who is located at Bir- mingham, and will accompany him to that city Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Jess Willard Gives Up His Chicago Home and
 Returns to Kansas Farm

Chicago, May 16-Jess Willard, world S heavyweight champion pugilist, has given up his Chicago home. The champion left today by motor for his farm near Law renee Kan, where he said he intended to spend the rest of his life. "The pub lie does not want to see me defend the championship during the war; the cham pion declared before he departed. "The Fred Fulton match is off and there may never be another. I am making no definite statement about retiring. but that seems the probable outcome of the pres ent situation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Trench Raids by Both
 Sides Are on Increase
Fly the Associated Press

With the American Army in France, May 16.-Every day the number of trench raids from both sides increases along this battle front where the con- centrated forces of the opposing armies must soon again be engaged. In the neixhborhood of the Somme and south ward from Hailles, where an inde- pendent railroad line attracts the enc my's attention and tine flank of the German line between Montdidier and Noyon, the artillery is necessarily active.
 At Rollott, on the Abbeville road, south of Montdidier, where an enemy attack is expected momentarily. the Germans laid down severe lombard ment, but their sinfantry although showing indications of an intent to advance, were kept back by the French gunners and could not leave it's posi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
Breach Between BOlsheviki
 and Brother Socialists
 in Russia Is Widening

Washington, May 16-The breach between the bolsheviki and thelf brother socialists in Russia is widen ing. An official dispatch from franCc today says the adversaries Of the pol- shevik government are beginning to lift their heads, and quotes signifi- cant message sent by the central com mittee of the social party to the na- tional council of the French socialist party and to the parliamentary social ist group.
 After protesting against the policy of the present dictators of Russia. this message said:
 The social revolutionary party de- clares at the same time that the newly appointed board of the communist group, formerly bolshevik. must on al. accounts, be excluded from the inter- national for having violated the most elementary principles of democracy. and having resuscitated forms of des-. pctism and violence which betrayed the cause of international socialism oy an infamous speech by the crowned despots of central Europe. Also for transforming Russia. disarmed, hu- Hilldleu ana cIuSHcu, lHto dii duHilA- istrative supply house destined to sus- tain the German offensives in the west.
 The social revolutionary party ex-, presses the hope that all the national sections of the labor internaticnats will determine their attitude as re- gards the bolshevik usurpers. taking into consideration this declaration of our party, which itself alone has the risht to speak for all Russian labor, having held an absolute majority in the constitution whose powers will be resuscitated in spite of the sanguinary repressions made by the usurpers of the power We beg our French com rades to- send this declaration to. the social parties of the allied countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-17
CONFIDENCE IN ITALY
Germans Assure Russians
 They Will Not Advance
 Further Into Country

Washington, May 16-A Moscow dis patch today to the state department, said Germany had given assurance to the Russian soviet government that German armies would advance no fur ther into Russian territory.
 Washington May 1s.-A copy of the protest made by the soviet govern- ment to the German ministry of for eign affairs April 26. against German aggression made public today by the state department, shows that the Rus sians gave notice of their intention to mobilize "all necessary forces in order to secure the freedom and inde- pendence of the Russian republic which is now menaced beyond the limits established by the Brest-Litovsk treatv