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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Many Silver Dollars Melted Into
Bullion

More than 150,000,000 silver dol
lars have been taken from the treas
ury vaults in the last few months
and melted into bullion for export
to India and other oriental countries
where large quantities Of silver for
small coins were needed to pay sol
diers and for trade. A treasury re-
port today showed that the fund of
490,0o0,000 silver dollars in the
vaults six months ago has shrunk to
$33S,36S, 1000.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
How the Egyptians Sell Cold Drinks
English,

A soldier who has spent many
months on service in Egypt says that
one of the strangest things he re-
members was placard in a cafe
chantant in an Egyptian town. It
reads:
Every of the consummations OF
the GOODNESS, plaster besides. Every
of the claim to be address directly
in the direction. During of the re-
petitions the price of consummations
to be the same that in every the
others coffee"
The translation is:
"All iced drinks, plaster extra.
All complaints are to be made at the
Office Notwithstanding the perfor-
nance the price will be the same as
those of other cafes. Liverpool
Daily Post.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
Married Sixty Years.

Charles City, Ia.-Mr. and Mrs
S. Nv. Miner of this city celebrated
their sixtieth wedding anniversary
sunday at their home. The occasion
was one OF great cheer as the COM
pany of relatives gathered for tur-
KEY dinner. Mr.. and Mrs. Miner
came to this vicinity fifty years ago,
settling on farm north of town
They moved from that farm nearly
thirty years ago. They are both en-
ioSing gc-d health for persons Of
ileir 1ge.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
An Alabama Soldier Has Trouble,
With His Mule.

An Alabama soldier had troubles of
his own with q mule.
II just couldn't take no interest
in dat mule. De others was all right.
"Dis one, first crack out de box,
done bit me in de finger. .s..
while 1 was 'zaminin' NAH finger
it up and kicked me in de pants.
Den dose Bush Germans started
a gas attack.
81 was s'posed to put de masks on
de mules and den On me.
Il put masks on two of 'em.
Den led dis one around in de
gas fob two houahs, and dog my
cats! muffin eveah happened to dat
emery mule at all."-Los Angeles
Times.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
HANDED STIFF SENTENCE.
Man Caught with 800 Pints of Beer
Gets $1,000 Fine and Jail Term

Dubuque, lathe stiffest SEN
tence yet handed down by Judge H.
T. Reed in Federal court for viola
ton of the Reed amendment to the
liquor law was given o. ]. McManus
of Waterloo, who pleaded guilty to
the charge here yesterday afternoon.
McManus was sentenced to pay a
fine of $1,000 and serve six months
in the Dubuque county Jail.
Judge Reed held that the case
was one of the most fragrant viola
lions of the law which had come to
his attention and gave this as his
reason for melting out the maximum
penalty.
McManus was arrested in Dubu-
que last summer. At the time he had
in his possession 1922 pint bottles of
Leer. g..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
A Sensible Adviser for the farme'
This Man.

This writer gives some good ad-
vice to farmers"
About crops?"
Certainly not. Farmers are sup
posed to know how to raise crops,
He advises them in regard to making
Investments in gilt edge securities.
Birmingham Age-Heraid.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11

tive Creamery is now making about
1900 pounds Of butter a week, from
500 cows owned by "A patrons, and
all of them live within about five
miles of Waverly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11
70 Discharge 100000 Men From the
Navy,

Washington, D.. C.-Discharge of
20 per cent of the navy's war time
personnel, about 100000 men, has
been authorized. Secretary Daniels
said today the men would be releas-
ed as quickly as possible with due
regard to the convenience of the SER
vice.
The release of enlisted men is
authorized not because the navy is
overmanned, but to permit the re-
turn to civil pursuits of youths who
Joined for the war and who do not
intend to follow the sea.
Private yachts, motorboats and
other craft taken over by the navy
for the war already are being turned
back to their owners. Mr.. Daniels
said by February 700 craft will have
been stricken from the list.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-12-11

We do not know why it is that we
have to get old and so ugly at the
same time.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
PATTISON

John Wilkinson, Jr., left for Hat
tiesburg, for the military training
school, Tuesday, He is the oldest son
of Hon. John Wilkinson, Sr., and pant
ing for the chance to serve his coun-
try.
Edgar Remington started Wednes-
day for the Naval Reserves, via New
Orleans He has three brothers al
ready in active service. All wish
them God-speed and care.
Capt. VIII L. Allen graced the city
Tuesday with hia pleasant presence.
Miss CIeora Wilkinson visited Mrs.
Valentine this week.
Mr. Harvey McFatter is i'll with
Spanish Influenza at Camp Pike,
where there are many cases among the
soldiers.
Miss Addie Clark was here Tuesday
looking after her business interests
here-and looking well.
Miss Beatrice Hodges Of Cranheld,
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
PROCLAMATION


Whereas, it has been decreed by the
United States government that all
persons shall engage in some useful
employment six days in each weeks and
the government has called on all those
in civil authority to see that this de-
cree is complied with; and
Whereas, there are those in every
community that are not inclined To do
their duty,thus becoming parasites and
an extra burden on those who do La
bor,and their labor is showing they are
in the fight for victory;
Therefore in compliance with the
foregoing demands, and following the
lead Of other sections Of the country,
it is hereby
Ordered, that every person, white
or black, male or female, in this city,
over II years Of age, shall not
later than the 18th day Of October,
1918, secure a card that win indicate
their vocation and time given to same.
L. "A. SMITH, Mayor P. G.
JOS. DAVENPORT, Sheriff.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03

ing Of yourselves together for wor-
ship. See that you give large
share of your time, your talent, and
your money to the support Of your
church, your pastor and your denomi-
national agencies.
Many Of our pastors, from church
es, both large and small, have been
called into different phases Of gov
ernment service. Many churches
have been left without the leadership
of pastor. The hour has struck
for the consecrated laymen Of our
churches to take up the work and
carry it on. Visit these pastorless
churches and help them to keep up
their services. Read the scriptures
and pray with the people deliver talks
and addresses. You have the ability,
and the cause needs your helm.
The present emergency that should
claim the attention Of our laymen is
the raising of an extra $4,000 for
State Missions The time is short.
October closes our state convention
year. Most Of this fund is for work
among our soldier boys. Al little ex-
ira effort and the amount win be
reached, Give cash, give liberty
bonds, give war savings stamps Make
up a wagon load Of produce and sell
lit at the nearest market The Lords
work demands our best effort, Let
us give our best.
Take this message as personal to
yourself. Can we count on you?
N. 7. TULL,
State Baptist Laymen Secretary.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
ALCORN SECRETARYSHIP
CAUSES A CONTEST

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 30.-At a spe-
cial meeting Of the board of trustees
of the state colleges last week an or
der was passed directing o. F. Law
renee, secretary of the board, to de-
mand of James Mcclure, secretary of
the Alcorn Al. g. M. College for ne
groes, an accounting and the surren-
der of all books and papers appertain-
ing to his Office, but Mr.. Mcclure to-
day began a court fight to retain the
post. Some time previous to the
meeting p. d. Whitney of Natchez had
been elected secretary of Alcorn Col
lege, but Mr.. Mcclure had refused to
turn over the Office to Mr.. Whitney,
claiming that his term was for four
years, and that he would continue to
hold it. The president of the college
continued to recognize Mcclure as
secretary, but Governor Bilbo refused
to sign warrants they drew on the
funds of the institution, and its affairs
are in tangle.
Today quo warranto proceedings
were instituted by Powell and Mayes
Of this city, representing Mr.. Mcclure,
to compel his recognition as secretary
by the governor, and to estop Mr,Law-
renee taking charge of the books for
Mr.. Whitney. 1t is claimd that the
minutes Of the board Of trustees show
Mr.. Mcclure was elected for term of
four years, and that he cannot be
ousted just for political reasons the
Supreme Court having held that in
the case of State Factory Inspector
Mcdowell and in similar proceedings
by the State Board Of Health against
county health officers. The case will
be heard by Judge r. E. jackson Of
Liberty as soon as the time and place
can be agreed upon by attorneys rep
resenting both sides Of the contro-
versy.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
INFLUENZA MAKES ITS
APPEARANCE In COUNTY

Spanish influenza, which has
claimed so many victims Throughout
the country during the past two Of
three weeks, has reached Claiborne
county Two cases are reported in
Port Gibson, one at HermanvilIe and
one at Russum. The Port Gibson and
Russum cases We're brought by local
people returning from infected sec
tions in other states, but we have not
learned how the case reached Herman
ville-probably in the same way.
Influenza is simply another name
for la grippe, which swept over the
whole country few years ago. Coun-
ty Health Officer Chapman urges peo-
PIE to use precaution to keep their
systems in good resisting condition;
to use precaution in case they take
the disease, but above all to keep
their heads-don't 60 wild because an
old disease has taken on new name.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
LAST men IN
THE FIRST DRAFT
Sixteen White Men Would Have Been
Called Out On the Seventh but for
the Outbreak of Influenza.


Only sixteen white men remain in
class one of the first draft, and these
would have been ordered out on Oct
z had not the outbreak Of influenza
caused a cancellation Of the order.
There are many cases Of the disease
in many Of the camps, and the War
Department did not want to increase
the number Of patients by adding
new material.
However, as soon as the outbreak
has been stamped out the call will
probably be issued. The men in this
call are as follows;
Joseph B. Flowers.
John M Mitchell, Jr.
Ethel Powell Curtis.
John B. Roberts.
Charley w. Curtis.
Barron B. Mitchell.
Earl Jordan.
John L. Weathersby.
David A. Traxler.
Hugh G. Clark
Harry G. Haas.
Jake B. Vardaman.
Vernon Y Jones.
ALBERT e. Floyd.
James Anon Daniels.
w G. Hynum.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
STATE SECRETARY APPRECIATES
CLAIBORNE'S GOOD WORK

Chairman Well Of the Jewish Relief
Work for this county has received the
following letter Of appreciation for
the good contribution made by clai-
borne county for tie relief Of the war
stricken Jews:
Vicksburg, Sept. 2S, 1918
Mr.. Sam Well,
Port Gibson. Miss:
NV Dear Friend; Extend our most
s.nctre thanks to all the good citizens
Of Claiborne county who have come
forward SO nobly u behalf Of hose
starring millions.
To you and all your co-workers in
the cause; we also wish to express our
deepest gratitude.
The response from all over the State
has been most generous.
With personal regards to you and
yours, | am
Friendly yours,
SOL L. KORY, Secretary.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
COLUMBUS DAY ATT
PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL


The first Italian immigrant was CO.
lumbus. Columbus was born in Ge-
noa, Italy. In New Orleans, the 18th
Of October win be celebrated by Tag
Day for the Italians.
A program has been prepared here
by Mrs. Fl. N. Spencer and Miss Hart
well to be given at the public school
building October ~, at P. M 1t is
hoped there vii be crowd to hear
this program, which is as follows:
Star-Spangled Banner.
Reading, "The Blue and the Gray"
Lucy Spencer.
Song, God Save Our Splendid Men.
Chorus, Marsellaise Hymn; Belgi-
um National Air; Garibaldi Hymn.
Prayer for Our Allies, DR.. Thorn
son.
Song, Columbus, 1st and 4th Grades
Reading, Columbus, Joquin Miller,
Miss Walkr Of p G. F. c.
Song, Roll On, o Ocean, Mr.. Smith
of G. H. "A.
Talk, Coluvbus, DR.. Featherstun.
Italian Folk Songs: My Sunshine,
Mrs. Spencer's GLASS; Caemela, Miss
". Hackett; Margarita, Miss Ruth
huth Bocki funlcall, uHlcala, MISS
Eloise Smith.
Chorus, Santa Lucia.
Reading, with violin and piano, Scum
O. the Earth ,Schau er, Miss Hartwell
Piano, Miss G. Freeland.
Violin, Mrs. Spencer.
Prayer for our responsibility for our
immigrants who come from their
countries, Mr.. Creson.
An opportunity will be glvento con-
tribute to the Junior Red Cross.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
TRAIN LOAD OF
WAR RELICS
ARRIVE AT PORT GIBSON OCT. 10
Almost Every Kind Of Weapon Cap
tured From the Enemy to Be Seen.
Twenty Five Veterans Of War With
the Train.

A train of war relics will arrive at
Port Gibson at 1890 o'clock on Thugs-
day, Oct 10th, and remain until 5
o'clock, and everybody in Claiborne
county, white and colored, is invited to
visit the train and inspect the relics.
The war material which will be on
display was captured from the Ger
mans, and it will be very interesting
to people who have never had an op-
portunity Of seeing such sights.
Coming with the train will be about
twenty-five speakers who have actual
ly been engaged in the fighting in
France, and they, no doubt, win ex-
plain the different relics and their
uses.
But the prime motive Of bringing
the train to Port Gibson is to boost
the Liberty Loan. An opportunity
viii be given to every one present to
subscribe for bonds, They will be so
enthused after hearing the visiting
speakers tell of the part America is
playing in the war that they just can't
help subscribing for bonds with which
to carry the good work SO we'll begun
to a successful conclusion.
But whether you are able to buy
bonds or not, you are invited to be
present on the 10th and see the relics
and hear the speeches. But even if
you are not able to buy bonds you can
help by telling everybody you see of
the date and time of the arrival of the
train. We want all to see it.
The Germans are getting licked
now, and we want to do our utmost to
finish the job in grand scale and finish
it this year if possible. The best way
to do it is by lending the government
our money--the good money we made
on that high-priced cotton, on which
the government refused to fix the
price.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
AN APPEAL TO BAPTIST
LAYMEN OF MISSISSIPPI

Because Of the present world crls-
is through which which we are pass
ing, there is danger that we will let
our enthusiasm for war work over
shadow our duty to keep our religi-
Gus home fires burning We must
not neglect any phase Of the work
we are called upon to do IN support
of our great government. But the
very fact that we are in tn eight for
freedom and democracy should be a
challenge to every Christian man to
redouble his efforts to establish and
maintain the religion Of Jesus Christ
throughout the whole world. To his
end the home base must be strength
ened. To US the home base is our
own beloved tate Of Mississippi.
/ therefore call upon our Baplst
lavmen, in town and country TO be
| faithful to your religious duties. See
that you do not neglect the ASSEMBLE
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
LOCAL EXEMPTION BOARD
ASKS HELP FROM LEAGUE

The local exemption board is very
anxious for the defense league to as
sist it in rounding up all slackers.
The board wants, not only the names
of those who failed to register or are
evading draft, but also any who have
secured classification to which they
are not entitled. Reports are made
TO the board that there are such men
in the county, but these reports must
be substantiated by evidence, and this
evidence can better be secured by peo-
pie residing in the neighborhood than
by any one else. Let the various
chairmen Of the district take the mat
ter up and render all the help possible
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
ENTHUSIASTIC
DEFENSE LEAGUE
Business Houses Clsoe and All Partic-
lpate in Completing the District Or
ganization Friday.

Last Friday morning, in answer to
ne puliahed request that all places of
business close and the citizens of Dist.
40. ! gather at the court house and
complete the organization of Defense
League for this district, a large num-
psf Of people was present, and an en-
@asiaste meeting was held.
a number Of local speakers took
sAft N the discussions Of the plans
.oI the organization, and when an op-
2er1 r1anlty was given for those who
%lsneq to do SO to enroll their names,
member.
many negroes were present, and
'asy TOO joined the league.
4 committee, known as the execu-
Fse Il committee, composed of j. T.
D4fake, N. M. Saterfield. J. w. Person,
L Z; Moehead, L. S. Pearson and j.
=. Magruder, was appointed by the
- Ms,.a'tsnan. This committee is to act
ls1 l me league. A quorum of the
vague was fixed at twenty.
= work committee was appointed
Y iook after yagrants. This commit
~ ~ tee is composed Of the following
= = AlEes. e McC. Martin, L. s. Pearson,
x y Little, M. sB. Watson, A. Cal
irs,saef 4. $. Harrell; CoioredA Evan
r TsVhrnson, a. M Addison, ] B. Greene
9 Helm. The committee decided
=, y select two men, one white and the
ss..sf colored, to go through the dis.
NJ Taes and see that everybody works
aaose who do not are going to b.
e rssu as vagrants The Board of Su
Ss'. sSstslsors viii be asked to give thii
day. s-pp'ls . i's n'se'Ai's -''
me labor question was discussed
I length, and it was decided to adop
~ card system for keeping every
sses busy, and the executive commit
80 y conjunction with an executiv
ss,s,.lnlEtee of five negroes, was EN-
*SrsEed to arrange for this work.
y as planned 70 ask the co-opers
We pE every district in the county I
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
THE COMMUNITY FAIR
AT BEECH GROVE SCHOOL

The community fair at Beech Grove
school last Thursday was well attend
ed, notwithstanding the rain Of the
night before. There was creditable
exhibit, and all present enjoyed the
occasion yry much.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Best exhibit from one housewife,
Mrs. Horace Clarke.
Best jar tomatoes, Mrs. J.. Mack
Jones.
Best beets, Mrs. Banks.
Z Best cans, Mrs. Horace Clarke
Best jelly, Mrs. j G. Wilkinson
Best cneulnber pickles, Mrs. G. T.
Young.
Best garden exhibit, Mrs. J. Mack
Jones.
Best blackberries, Mrs; Banks
Best collection BY one club girl, LII
lie May wilkinson
Best jar tomatoes by cub girl, L
NJ Wilkinson.
Best jar beets, Florence Shannon.
Bst jar peaches, L. NJ. Wilkinson
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
wouNpEp I'M TRANcE

Mr.. u. v. Rogillio Of Port Gibson
has just been notified that his brother
has been severely wounded in France
where he has been fighting with the
American forces. No details were
given in the dispatch which gave the
announcement.
During the terrible drive being made
against the Germans now, we may
expect TO get such news at any time
The war IS being brought closer home
each day. There are many local boys
at the front, and many Of them are ia
the thick Of the fighting.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
NEGRO'S HOME DESTROYED;
CHILD DIES OF BURNS

Last Friday while the older mem
bers Of the family Of a Negro named
Thomas, residing on the plantation Of
B. E. Humphreys in the second dis
'trict, were picking cotton, the home
was destroyed by fire. The small chill
dren left in charge Of the house were
unable to get the baby Of ten months
out Of the house until it was SO badly,
burned that it died Tuesday. We are
unable to learn how the fire origi-
mated.
The household effects, and some
money hidden by the occupants, were
also burned.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1918-10-03
MIIGARIA GIVES
UP The Fight
INST CENTRAL POWER TO QUIT
,...oae Fighting Going On Over En-
1, 81 Western Battle Front. Turkey
Taongbt n to Be Ripe for Peace Also.


rhe mast week has been an unusual
!. favorable one for the Allies. Bull
.sr;a the smallest Of the central pow
e vet one occupying an important
AZ .ss,s because it directly connects
Turkev to the others. has unconditi-
sosllv surrendered. This was de-
,;aed blow to the enemy, and is re-
ssrded as the beginning Of the end.
suloaria IS the only connecting link
sstween Turkey and her allies, and its
surrender completely isolates Constan-
sDople, making Turkey an easy prey
q the Allies.
The battle on the western front
I. now raging over front of about
Sn1 miles, with the Allies victorious
sssrvwhere. 1t is a desperate battle
and necessarily slow: st. Quentin,
for 4 long time fiercely contested for,
has at last fallen into the hands OF
the French.
Along the Belgian coast the Bel
s;an and British armies have adj
sanced to depth Of 10 miles in some
nlaces over a front of more than 30
niles This places the Allies about
Is miles from Brussels.
North Of Verdun the Americans
have advanced over 30 mile front
IL depth Of about miles. Here the
resistance was very srong and the
lighting bitter,
The Germans are retreatIng over a
large part Of the western front, burn
inQ and otherwise destroying proper
" as they go. It is rumored that the
enemy is eVacuating a large part Of
the Belgian coast, removing their
larpe guns in other sections also. 1t
Is believed that the fall Of ST. Quen-
tins means general retreat.
The morning dispatches state that
Turkey has made overtures to Eng
land for an armistice, in an unofficial
way, and developments are expected
at any time.
Damascus, in northern Palestine,
the oldest city in the world, has been
surrendered to the British by the
Turks.
On the whole, the situation is bet
ser than it has ever been, each week
being more favorable to the Allies
than the week preceding.
Bulgarian Peace Terms.
Bulgaria agrees to evacuate all the
territory she now occupies in Greece
and Serbia, to demobilize her army
Immediately and surrender all means
of transport to the allies.
Bulgaria win also surrender her
boats and control Of navigation on the
Danube and concede to the allies free
passage through Bulgaria for the de-
Felopment Of military operations.
All Bulgarian arms and ammunition
are to be stored under the control Of
the allies, to whom is, conceded ths
right to occupy all important strategi'
points
The military occupation OF Bulgaria
will be entrusted to British, Frencl
and Italian forces and the evacuated
portions Of Greece and Serbia, respec
lively to Greek and Serbian troops.
The armistice means a complete mil
Itary surrender and Bulgaria cease
70 be belligerent.
All questions of territorial rear
rangement in the Balkans was pur
posely omitted from the convention
The allies made no stipulation con
cefnlng King Ferdinand and this
considered an internal matter for Bul
garla to deal with. The armistice wi
remain in operation until a final gen
efal peace is concluded.