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Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
A SINGULAR SHIP.

Lying at Il dock in New York is the
steamer Faith which is a wonder.
She is built OF concrete, which is
practically the same as stone. and
her captain says she rides the waves
like a sea gull. The Faith" was
last Thursday discharging a cargo
Of sugar. She had made round trip
to Valparaiso and back, via the Pana-
ma Canal. The captain said he had
called at twenty ports, and at every
port people would come aboard
kick on the decks and say Well, I'll
be damned and then go Off" The
vesse! seems to be aptly named. Peo-
rle have faith in her. for she is about
to be dispatched to Europe with a
cargo worth couple of millions.
AS she is described the vessel is
painted and looks not at all like
concrete structure, Dut rather like
wooden ship. Her captain declares
that she is as good ship AS there
is afioat, and anyone who says she
IS no; doesn't know what he is talk
ing about"
When ships were first made Of iron
some three-quarters Of century ago,
the world wondered. But an iron or
steel ship seems commonplace COM
pared with one Of concrete. Will
wonders never cease?
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
NUMBER 43
UNPRECEDENTED WHEAT CROP,

A forecast by the Department OF
Agriculture on the sta that the ma
tlonS winter wheat crop would to-
tai S37.OOO,OOO bushels. the largest
crop ever grown. started immedi-
ate speculation as to the cost to the
Government of such an enormous
yield. Under the bill passed by Con-
gress In the closing days of the last
session the Government Is obliged to
pay the difference between the guar
anteed price of $2.26 bushel and
the world market price for every
Eushel, not only on winter, but on
spring wheat prodlced
The otal value of the winter
wheat crop on the basis of an 837,-
100000 bushel crop forecast would
be 1881, 100000. The spring wheat
crop, soon to be planted, cannot he
estimated at this time but Depart
ment of Agriculture officials predict
ed 1T would range between 225,OOO,-
900 and 30O,O00,0OO bushels, which
would increase the total value of She
nations wheat crop to approximately
$2,5O0,0O0,0OO.
Inc part of this sum that the Gov
ernment must pay to maintain the,
guaranteed price was matter upon
which officials declined to comment.
Ii was said that the factors inf1uenc-
ing the wi-rlG market price, such us
production in Argentina, Australia
and other countries, and the Euro.
pcan demand, were too numerous to
make any prediction at this time.
The Department Of Agriculture has
no information as to estimated wneat
production in the other wheat-grow-
ing countries OF the world.
Officials expressed the belief that
there would be good foreign de-
mand for American wheat, which
would take care of the nations sur
plus. andw hile the loss to the Gov
ernment through it's price guarantee
may mount far into the millions OF
dollars, so far as the actual wealth
or the country was concerned, it SIM
ply will be taking money from one
pocket and putting in into another.
The money. 1t was said. will go into
the pockets Of the farmers Of the
country. and officials believe the fore
cast indicates farmers will be more
prosperous and possess greater DO
iential buying power than ever be-
lore in the history Of the country.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
PIGEON SAVES LIFE OF OFFICER.

n Dlue coated carrier, pigeon was
instrumental in saving the life of En-
sign Finch. navy airman, adrift
saturday night in flying boat with
out fel in rough sea late that
night and Judge Burlington. OF the
United States circuit court of appeals
Tor Pennsylvania and his cousin
Lieutenant Matthew Taylor. COM
mander Of forces atioat in the naval
district. from Cape Hateras to Flori-
da, were supporting actors in one
or the most remarkable rescues ever
made off the South Jersey coast.
William Lall. of Toronto was seat
ed in his beach front room at the
Marlborough Blenheim Hotel late
that night when he was startled to
f1nd an exhausted carrier pigeon fiut-
tering in through an open window.
He notified the hotel management
and porter conveyed the bird to the
Office floor. Judge Burlington and
Lieutenant Taylor who happened to
be there found a small cylinder of
aluminium about an inch in length
clamped to its leg. Upon a piece of
paper not much larger than q special
>~A'SAy otoLP Ill LHe lilly receptacle
was this message Of appeal from the
sea:
Down ten miles west of Subma rine
Chaserat 4:15 p. m.,- no gas.
Ensign Finch
Lieutenant Taylor communicated
with headquarters Of the Fourth Nay
al District at Philadelphia navy yard
on the telephone. Instantly the news
was flashed to the Cape May naval
base.
At one O'Clock Sunday morning
the Cape May naval base called Lieu
tenant Taylor from his bed to inform
him that submarine chasers, hurried
ly despatched off shore, had found
Ensign Finch and his disabled ma
chine and returned them to safety.
N Naval headquarters asked that the
bird in the case be given the best
care possible and returned to Cape
May.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
STORMS DELAY TRAINS.

trains from the north and east en-
terlng Denver, Colo. on the 7th, ran
from one to ten hous behind schedule
as result Of the wind. sleet and
snow storm that swept The western
states Sunday. Three feet of snow
was reported at Wiggins, Colo. In
western Kansas and Nebraska west
ward trains experienced difficulty on
account Of the snow that had piled
in the deep cuts. Severe weather was
reported in Montana and Wyoming.
Fifteen inches OF snow was reported
at Cheyenne. The heaviest snowstorm
Of the season was sweeping over
South Dakota. Two and one-half feet
OF snow had fallen UP to noon. tying
up train traffic.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
TO GO THROUGH GERMANY.

The agreement on the transfer Of
Polish troops from France to Poland
signed up with Marshal Foch at Spa
on the 4th, will calm German public
opinion. Matthias Erzberger, the
chairman Of the German armistice
commission. declared in an interview
on the 5th. The German representa-
tive. however. said that the passage
OF the Polish troops by train through
Germany might provoke trouble
where the population is over-excited.
If such incidents occurred. he add
eds the Allies would claim the right
to land troops at Danzig. Herr
Erzberger said he believed the trans
fer Of the troops would take two
months.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
PRICE DREW THEM,

Oscar Mills (colored). a Pullman
porter and a resident Of washington,
is in Jail at keyser, this state, charg-
ed with running a "speakeasy" since
April End 'from Pullman car side
tracked on the Baltimore and Ohio
property at keyser for repairs. He
mad been doing good business in
dry West Virginia. it is claimed, as
his price was rather low-$2 u pint.
The officers seized his stock consist
ing Of 25 pints Of liquor and quart
OF rum. In defallt of $500 bail Mills
was committed to Jail at Keyser by
Justice Doyle.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
LEGALIzE SUNDAY BASEBALL,

The Rhode Island Senate by a
vote of 26 to II passed in concur
renee with the house bill legalizing
the playing of professional baseball
on Sunday. The measure provoked
strong opposition from the religious
societies Of the state. This action of
the Rhode Island legislature along
with many other things now habitual-
ly done on Sunday. not heretofore
allowed. indicates that many now
regard Sunday as a holiday. a day
for rest and recreation. rather than
as a holy day.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
AMERICAN FOOD vs.. GERMAN ANARCHY

The situation in Germany is de-
veloping into a neck-and-neck race
between American food and Bolshev-
ism. To check the Spartacan unrest.
the Government. on the 9Th, began an
intensive home propaganda exploit
ing the arrival in Berlin of the first
food from America-300 tons of flour.
The Government also predicted the
arrival OF large shipments of fats
and bacon, for which the lean Teu-
tons most yearn. The Government
promises increased rations of fats
as an Easter present.
The first beneficiaries will be the
industrial lcenters, cities Of more
than $4,000 inhabitants. Special
new food cards will be issued EMIT
ling the holders to buy American n
foodstuffs. The per capita weekly
rations will be temporarily. four and
half ounces of bacon and one and
three-quarter ounces Of fat. distri-
buted through the existing food con-
troll system at minimum cost Of
t marks pound (about $I.44.
There will also be weekly per CAPT.
Ia Hour ration of nine ounces at a
maximum price Of 2 marks and a
half pound (nomirfally about 60
cents.)
The underfed Germans were also
very glad to learn on the 5th that
Hamburg was the first German city
to eat American food since the Uni
ted States entered the war. American
flour having been distributed in that
city that day.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
SECOND ORDER TO HURRY SHIP.

Specific instructions from Presi-
dent Wilson that the sailing of his
steamer. the George Washington,
| I've expedited immediately were re-
celved Tuesday at the navy depart
ment through Admiral William S.
| Benson. chief Of naval operations at
Paris. AS a result the vessel will
leave New York for Brest at the
! earliest opportunity, probably today.
| tFriday) afternoon.
Admiral Benson's message gave no
reason for the Presidents order, and
the White House professed to have
no information on the subject but
interpreting it in the light of press
dispatches from Paris telling Of the
Presidents determination that delays
| at the peace conference must end,
| most officials regarded it as signiti-
cant. Added importance also was
given by the fact that this was the
second message from the admiral re-
garding the ships departure, the
first, received Monday, having inquir-
ed as to the time the vessel could get
under way.
BY fast steaming the George Wash
lngton should reach Brest by April
18th. She would be held there sub
lect to the Presidents orders, it was
said. and thus would be Immediately
available in the event Mr.. Wilson
should decide to cut short his stay at
Paris because OF delays in agreeing
on the terms Of peace. In some
quarters it was explained that with
out his ship at Il French port, the
PRESIDENT might find himself in q
somewhat embarrassing position
should he decide to leave the French
capital before the treaty had been
| agreed upon.
Late press dispatches from Paris
indicated that more hopeful view
as to the progress of the peace ne
| gotlat1ons was entertained than had
been for several days and this view
| was reflected in a cablegram received
Tuesday by Secretary Tumulty from
Rear Admiral Grayson, the Presi-
dents personal physician who report
ed that the general situation has i'm
proved slightly.
Secretary Tumulty said he had not
been advised as to the situation
which had led the President to or
der the George Washington to Brest
and that Admiral Grayson in sending
the message received Tuesday, evil
IDENTIFY had assumed that Mr.. Tumul-
ty was cognizant of the state of af-
fairs through press dispatches from
! the French capital.
The optimists contend that COM
lplete agreement OH all points affect
ing Germany will be reached by the
allied plenipotentiaries before Eas-
ter. Lloyd George and Pichon are
included in the ranks Of the ultra
hopeful. but there are many with in
side knowledge who do not shart
the roseate view that has come to
| prevail within the last two days.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
OVER TWO MILLION STILL IN ARMY,

On April 1st. the War Department
annonced Tuesday, the aggregate
strength Of he American Army was
2,O55.71S, excluding the 1873 Ma
rines' with he Expeditionary forces.
This total shows a net decrease OF
"A per cent from November nth last
The army is now divided as fol-
lows: In Europe, 1,366.610: in ST.
beria, SS93; in the United States.
562.0G4; insular possessions. 35.412:
at sea fApril u. S2.739.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
PILOT FALLS BUT IS UNHURT.

Gilbert Budwig, pilot in the aerial
mail service between New York and
Chicago. fell 1000 feet in his plane
at Hollis. N. Y. Sunday. landing up
side down---but unhurt. He was
found beneath the machine smoking
q cigarette, when resCuers arrived.
The plane started to drop when
its engine went dead when at a dizzy
height. Budwig tried to volplane to
a landing place and succeeded in
catching the air" just before it
struck a hillock and Capsized.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
RABBlS ENDORSE LEAGUE.

AT meeting Of American Jewish
Rabbis at the Central Conference Of
American Rabbis, in Cincinnati last
Monday. the 7th, two kilograms were
sent to the President at Paris, one
expressing the fullest support OF tho
conference in his efforts for cove
nant Of peace and a league OF nations
and the other the hope that, the peace
terms would insure civil and religi-
Gus freedom throughout all countries
in the world.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11

John l.. Flack, Butler, Pa, an oil
producer. whose business was in
Charleston. w. Va, died Tuesday in
a hospital in Philadelphia, of injuries
suffered when he was attacked by a
negro highwayman more than four
months ago.
Mr.. Flack, who was 70 years old =,
was beaten as he stepped from train
at station near Charleston. His
son. who Is physician, took him to
Philadelphia for treatment.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
TO CORRECT FAULTS.

Lieutenant Colonel Ansell, former
acting judge advocate general and
one Of the leaders in the controversy
over courts martial procedure has
been directd by Secretary Baker to
prepare and submit bill which in
MS opinion would correct defcien-
cies in the existing military justice
system. The secretary's order. uu-
der date Of April 5th, was made pub
lie on the 7th by~he var department.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
NnStprlaX II ANillin nnnn

Yesterday, at Williamson. former
governor. w. A. MacCorkle, state
chairman Of the Liberty Loan Com
mittee. will fire the first gun of the
"Nictory Loan Campaign" which
will begin on April 21st, and continue
for a period of three weeks.
J. s. McWhorter, chairman for
Greenbrier county, is already at work
preparing to push the drive in this
county with the utmost vigor.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
SENTENCE COMMITTED,

President Poincare has cOmmutcd
TO ten years imprisonment the death
sentence on Emile Coffin. vino in an
attempt to asassinatc Premier Glen
ehceau on February 18Th last. shot
and severely wounded him. The
commutation of the sentence was on
the recommendation Of Premier
ClemenCeau himself.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11
VICTORY STAMPS ON SALE,

1t is not generally known that Vic
tory postage stamps are on sale at
the postoliice, therefore there IS no
Eenela call for them. The stamp is
purple. with the figure of Victory
standing In the foreground and the
Rags Of the Allies in the background.
Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1919-04-11

The famous Rainbow Division.
made up OF units taken from the
National Guard OF &c states and
among the first American troops sent
to france, is now OIL the way home.
This Division made u glorious record
in France.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20

land The King was represented by the Earl of Ahone,
the brother of Queen Mary The service conducted by
the Dean of Westminster Outside the streets packed
with people unable to get into the Abbey waiting to
their last homage to that brave woman, the Bishop
of London described her, who deserves well of the
British Empire"
In peculiarly poignant way the murder of Edith
Cave enlisted the sympathy of the entire world In fact
with the exception of the Lustania outrage single act
On the part of has done much to cause the
name German despised by the neutral peoples
we'll as the Allies Miss Cavell shot spy though
tried pierce the enemy lines to convey
valuable information the English 1t is true that she
violated German order in helping English prisoner
to escape but she had done such magnificent work
nurse not only among Allied but among German troops,
that it is difficult to understand how German Off
Ger could have given the order for her execution.
While the whole world Mortified by this outra-
geous execution the result been such that Nurse
Cavel herself she could have looked into the future
would have died willingly well earessy for by this
sacrifice she aroused flood of antagonsm Germany
that played important part in the final crushing of
German miarism.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20
FILM TO SHOW
OPPORTUNITIES
OF GA. ABROAD

WAYCROSS, May 20.-Wide publicity
throughout the military camps in Eu-
rope where American troops are sta
toned, will be given the picture of
farming activities and possibilities in
Georgia as shown in the film recent
ly made under direction of the U. s..
reclamation service, with the aid of
the Georgia Landowners association.
Secretary F. H. Abbott has received
letter from c. j. Blanchard, Stats
tician of the service, congratulating
the association on its foresight and
cooperation making the picture. 1t is
by such means that 1--WE have been
able to get this circulation and public
ity for Georgia's resources and attrac-
tions," says the letter
W. B. Stillwell, who has just re-
turned from visit to Washington, was
told by officials of the department that
Georgia was ahead of any southern
state in the matter of putting its
resources and advantages attractively
before the eye of the returning sol
der These officials feel confident that
a large appropriation will be made by
the next congress to further the plans
of the department in securing the set
Element of the soldiers. Mr.. Blanch-
ards letter to Secretary Abbott says
Il am sure that you and your asso-
citation will be delighted to learn that
we were able to send copies of the
Georgia film to Europe and that they
are now being shown under the aus
pices of the Y. M. c. A. to our mer
over there.
Il am ordering selected scenes OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20

Georgia for reel to go to Europe to
be used by the Knights of Columbus
so that you are assured at least that
five reels Of your good pictures are
going to be projected before thousands
OF our fighters. In addition, thanks to
your letter of today, l am preparing
four additional reels to be shown in
camps in the department of the east
and the Tidewater, and later will send
these reels to other camps throughout
the country where they will be used
by lecturers who are talking about the
soldier-settlement palms.
L congratulate you and your asso-
citation on the fact that through your
foresight and generous cooperation
we have been able to get this circula-
ton and publicity for Georgia's re-
sources and attractions. It's value can
not be measured in dollars and cents. y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20

FAIR PLAY AND AGCURACY-The Times-Recorder
strives always for fair ay accuracy Any injustice
in the edtori columns or any naccuracy will be
rectltled gladly arg anyone calling attention to
just injurious orr inaccurate statements in this
per will have oKr sincere thanks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20
TneIe Sam Sets En- In,

Georgia Editors eating and riding at the
pense of Uncle Sam this week it isn't often that
they get that.-Thomasville Times Enterprise
If anybody deserves free ride and square meal at
the expense of the governmnt the newspaper editors
has been often said this that and the other thing won
the war; but the real truth is other agency outside
the who used powder and ball on Fritz contributed
toward walopng him than did the editor In fact
is question whether the great war could have been
by the allies without the newspapers If it had not
been for the newspapers public sentiment could not have
been worked up the point of strength where it stood
sodly behind the in all war enterpris
If it had been the newspapers the big loans
could not have been oaed Thousands upon thousands of
columns of matter and run in the weekly press
at the expense of the publishers these editors have
not received much recognition their devotion to the
and the generous giving of their space Newspaper
publicity obtained through patriotic spirit of the
press and every government flooded the news pa
per Offices with its literature.-Dawson News
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The STATE PRESS.
Exceptional and PardOnable Pride.

There will be a feeling of exceptional and pardonable
versity this year, and especially will this
be of the faculty student body the alumni and
their friends
There will be an unusual element in the commence
noble achievement of that body Of men-constitutng
small army numbers themselves-who at one time or
another have attended the institution and who
ute either part of the nations heroic dead who sleep
turning from the wartorn and splinered and viii
lagos of France take up again their civilian duties
having made the world safer place to live in.
Many of these returning University students in former
days will be present at commencement when they will
not only be honored by praise tribute will join
with their fellows in paying tribute those who yet
across the those who have made the supreme
sacrifice
The great University of Georgia and its various
branches have record of glorious achievement and
war record of enduring fame Her graduates end stu
dents have entered the leading ranks every
cation of life and They have responded in
great number and quick loyalty the call the nation
in her the word-cry of humanity and at the
lannon's mouth have the reputation of being
bravest of the brave
So the program will be marked by unusual features
and the meeting of Georgias returning will be heavy
with new bond of fealty and love-Athens Banner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20
4 VERSE 4 DAY.
GLORY.

TIE dreamed of glory through his boyhood years;
Thousands of lancers in the morning light
Charging behind him with tumultuous might
A laundering cataract Of cavaliers.
He dreamed of glory. Silver swords and spearss
Banners of gold and purple, and the bright
Meadows Of waving hats to left and right;
His tall plumes tossing in a gale of cheers.
He dreamed Of glory; but he dreams no
Glory has made him her ambassador
And there, erect among the rotton ripe
Corpses that snuggls in their beds of blood,
He sta, uncQnquerable, knee deep in mud,
AH Nmbes for a match to light his pipe
BARTLETT ANDERSON, in Sydney Bulletin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20
EDITH CAVELL.

There something finely fitting deeply impressive in
the cabed descriptions of the funeral in London of Edith
Belgium for helping English prisoner to Not
since the funeral Roberts has there been such
great outpourng of people The streets of London
lined with who stood reverenty waiting for the
casket to pass In Westminster Abbey where the services
took place we're gathered the dgnares in Eng
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-20
Oldest Veteran of
South Dies at ia

COLUMBUS, May Pot. H. McElvie,
ia, probably the oldest man in the
south is dead at the home of his neph-
ed in Phenix City, Ala. He had lived
in the same vicinity all his life except
four years, during which he served in
the Confederate army, being wounded
several times.