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from what they had been in previous wars. The analogies which were sug- gested to me at that time did not fit at all; times and circumstances could in no way be compared. Frederick the Great was a monarch and possessed his authority by the grace of God. Ma poleon knew, at any rate, at the out set of his dazzling career, that he had all France behind him.
 ONE THING. HOWEVER. WAS CERTAINs THE POWER MUST HE IN MY HANDS.
 There was no alternative I must. in addition to my tremendous task at the front, continue the struggle with the government in order to obtain what the army needed for it's last and final victory. I knew how arduous it would be. but hoped that the fall of Russia would make satisfactory solution pos sible. This was where the situation different from the time of the resigna- tion of the first war chancellor in July. 1917.
 Under the chancellorship of Count von Hertling the question of Alsace- Lorraine assumed another aspect, inas- much as he was a decided supporter of the idea of dividing that country in which case Bavaria was to get Alsace and Prussia Lorraine. Imperial Chan cellor von Bethmann had already had discussions with Bavaria about it. l could not see what good could come of the idea, and feared that this partcu- lar solution would cause irritation, par ticularly in Wurtemburg. We could only ask the chancellor to take the nee essary steps for starting the discus sions in which the fundamental prin- ciples of the question would be laid down. Since then the whole business has been dormant. I had at least hoped that he would take advantage of his
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THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD FRIDAY DECEMBER 5 1919

ceived the representatives of the free unions (frei Gewerkschaften) and later those of the Christian unions Christ liche Gewerkschaften) and the Employ CTS associations (Angestelltenver- bande)
 WANTED TO STOP STRIKES
 We told these gentlemen how neces- sary 1t was to maintain and raise the spirit of the people at home, as other wise that of the army must inevitably suffer It was not our business to deal with the auxiliary service act it. self. They promised to assist in inn proving morale and denounced the strikes; to my satisfaction they real jed their great responsibility.
 They made a number of suggestions regarding working conditions at home, which though they did not immediately concern me, interested me considerably, and were passed on to the government departments concerned with the re- quest that they might be adopted I hope that in our discussion I clearly explained to them the connection be- tween the army and the people of home, and that they grasped the great importance I attached to the effect of internal conditions of the country on the conduct of the war
 'LEADERS OF WHOLE NATION"
 They were our guests at dinner and no doubt felt that we treated men of different opinions to our own with re- spect and aimed at securing collabora- tion for the good of the country. The stupid gossip about our seeing none but the captains of industry" died down somewhat after this visit
 We had quite different ideas. We regarded ourselves as the leaders of the whole nation fn arms. and not of n part only of the nation. which was at that time still capable of defense. In this also we were. though not open ly. in opposition to the government. which depended consciously and em- phaticaIfy only upon that section of the people represented by the left major ity of the ReichstaE. and had more or less democratic and radical ideas, while the other section was completely eliz- mated.
 The manner in which the law was W eakened in favor of the left, whereby strikes were facilitated and those who were willing to work rendered defense less, and young men were allowed to combine and run wild instead of being educated. and the punitive measures promulgated simultaneously against the right. show clearly the road the government travelled.
 GARRlSON ARM I SLACK
 l discussed with the war minister the regrettable phenomena at home and among other things I pointed out that I did not consider the supervision of the press to be adequate. The state of affairs in the garrison army was dis cussed The training and discipline of the men were not up to the required standard, saluting had become slack and was generally omitted A
 No doubt the Garrison army had to contend with great difficulties. The
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Hertling As Chancellor
 Disappointed LudendorH
Was First Chancellor Be Nominated With Consent of Reichstag-Ludendorff Says He Was Urged to Be come Chancellor, But Was Needed Too Much
 at Front-Urged Drastic Drafting

Gsmanys Junke had oendorff the ferment that working or the Liberal and radical elements the Richstag
 Parliament had compelled be me Presatves Strikes spreading throughout ths of Germany socialist party the ally of the Russian bosheviki
 10 Ludendo
 
 or blood and be He nad fsd he attempted possibly he sooner
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once more entered into communica- lion with the war minister and the head Of the war department which had been Tor considerable time in the hands of General von Scheuch, regarding the need of supplying the army more lib- orally but could not bring them to decision No doubt both these gentle men were suffering from the influence of the unsettled economic conditions, which Instead of overcoming they al- lowed to paralyze them.
 l constantly recurred to the subject which had prompted my proposals of the autumn of 1916. namely. the neees-
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By GEN. ERICH WON LuDENDoRFr

At the end of October Count Heng succeeded Dr Mich ae He was the first chancellor to be by the crown with the consent of the majority the Reichstag So far had the balance of been altered parliament and the same illustrated by ministerial appoint menus From this time onward the Rechstag was more than formerly jointly responsible countrys mis- fortune. - ' = W h. Q did had ped fact the dof fell of strong internal people, the x
 
 Mhae finally nst the enev
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sity for utilizing all the forces of the country to achieve victory. It had be- come perfectly evident that the auxil- iary service act did not fulfill its ob- ject; on the contrary. it did harm. Be- sides that, it failed to place the work ing capacity of the individual at the disposal of the country, and to return the reclaimed men to the army in suffi- cient numbers
 The question of drawing the employ CTS and work people closer together, which was so immensely important for the transition period, and for the main tenance of order after the war, had made no progress.
 At the request of General von Scheuch, the field marshal and l re-
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shortage of suitable officers was in creasing. The army at the front could not spare fit officers. but there were, after all. a number of unfit officers available who still retained their strength of will, But they, too. were trying to get to the front, which they were often forced to do by the ex- tremely low rates of pay prevailing at home.
 In this respect. too, nothing but drastic innovations could have brought any improvement. However, condi- tions in the training units led the war ministry to reinforce the recruiting depots of the field arm as far as pos sible, so as in this way to get the re- cruits away from home sooner and bring them into touch with the front and thus make them into reliable sol diers. The contingent of 1899 was transferred to the recruiting depots during the winter of 1917-1S
 APPEAL FOR MORE SOLDIERS
 had again examined the question of insuring the drafts required to con- tinue the war. I considered it so i'm portant that I thought the people must at last take an active part in it. It could only be solved in a satisfactory manner if the people could be made to see the situation clearly and to decide it's own fate for itself On the 10th of September, 1917, general headquar- ters had made serious representations on the subject to the imperial chancel- Tor. The field marshal had written: sThe drafts for the field army
 are at present insufficient; in par ticular, all arms are aIarmingIy
 short of trained endorsements If we fail tc provide the neccS-
 sary drafts the success of the war will be jeopardised."
 We considered that, besides raising the warlike spirit and further propa- ganda it was necessary, in order to secure drafts, to improve the auxiliary service act, increase the output of la bor. draw the largest possible number of fit men from the factories not later than the spring of 1918, and prolong the term of service. The document end ed as follows:
 WARNS THE TRADE UNIONS "But this it is my duty to em- phasixe: the situation must become
 critical if we do not act with
 ergy, and at once. If we do the army will yet bring the war to
 satisfactory conclusion.
 "An enormous responsibility
 rests, therefore. upon all depart
 ments concerned with the qucs-
 tions discussed about. In par
 ticuInr the Reichstag, the trades
 unions, etc. must not be left in
 doubt thnt they. too, will incur
 the most serious blame by hesita-
 ton or refusal.
 ''It is unnecessary to point out
 that. after months of delay, inn
 mediate actian is necessary
 Rut this letter also DrOduced suit. Whether the Reichstag was ever informed of it I do not know.
 After I had come to know the inn perial chancellor Count yon Hertling, I became convinced and had to reckon with the fact, that he. too, was no war chancellor. His platform was entirely that of the majority, of which he was in a sense the product, and his pro- gramme was peace by understanding, He said so clearly and distinctly in his first great speeches without finding any sort of echo in the countries of the entente
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influence in Rome as an established leader of the centre party and former Bavarian prime minister to settle the ecclesiastical affairs of the Reichsland in a national German sense. but he achieved nothing.
 Big disputes between the army chiefs and the government over the absOrp- ton of the Baltic provinces and the future of Poland arc shown by Ludcn- dOrff tomorrow. In these conflicts the kaiser was inclined to take the side of the chancellor and the Reichstag lead CTS. who opposed the extreme ambi- tions of the militarists.
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ceived the representatives of the free unions (frei Gewerkschaften) and later those of the Christian unions Christ liche Gewerkschaften) and the Employ CTS associations (Angestelltenver- handa1
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25
BURT ORNDORFF, Candidate For Mayor
Strong Planks In Orndorff Platform

that they may be enjoyed by those who have
contributed to their cost in the form of taxes in
the years gone by.
The early completion of the plans for the
proposed ''Scenic Drive" in order that thev
may be carried into execution while the drive
may be used and enjoyed by the present gener-
alton.
The abolition of the grade crossing nui-
sance should be undertaken at once and the
time and patience of the people saved from the
loss and strain.
There shall be no mixing of politics with the
management of the public schools. Adequate
funds should be provided and with their pro-
vision the connection between the schools and
the city hall should end
Real civil service has its place in the con-
duct of public affairs and it will be the aim of
my administration to promote and sustain a
civil service in every department.
The women of the city have an interest In
the conduct of public affairs which entities
them to participate to the fullest in the choice
of public officers and 1 have an abiding faith
that the women vii ever be found on the side of
the right.
Ny position on the labor question has been
so often stated as to need no repetition. [ am
IN favor of an eight hour day for the men and
women employed by the city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

A "Square Deal" for the public In the adj
ministration of public affairs, conducted in the
open and free from Star Chamber or ''Secret
Session" methods.
Wise economy in the expenditure of the
peoples money in cOntra-distinctiOn to penny
pinching, in the name of economy, or wasteful
extravaganza.
The merit system in all appointments to
public office in order to secure the highest pos
sible standard of efficiently in every depart
ment of city activity.
Clean, consistent enforcement of the law
without spectacular crusades and without call
ing upon private individuals to contribute to-
ward the expense.
Fair treatment as between the people and
the public utilities corporations, which are sup
posed to serve the people Contracts made
must be lived up to and the service contracted
for given.
An early completion of the proposed High
Line canal in order that the great benefits to be
derived therefrOm may be had at the earliest
possible moment
A free bridge connecting Ell Paso and
Juarez to take the place Of the unsightly toll
bridges in existence and which make of us the
laughing stock of the strangers who visit us as
sightseers.
Improvement of the city s parks to the end
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-01-25

days which the office of the Tax
Collector floor of the house. the right the e
stairway and the which will the right have
will govern the city for the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
SECRET TO
DARKEN GRAY HAIR
Bring Back It's Color and LUIS
tire With Grandma's Sage
Tea Recipe.

Common garden sage brewed into n
heavy tea. with sulphur and alcohol
added. will turn gray. streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and lux
uriant. Mixing the Sage Tea and Sui
phur recipe at home. though, is trou
blesome. An easier way is to get the
readyto- reparation. improved by
the addition Of other ingredients, a
large bottle, at little cost, at drug
stores, known as "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" thus avoiding
lot Of muss.
While gray. faded hair ia not sinful
we all desire to retain our youthful
and attractivcness. BY
darkening your hair with Wycths
Sage and Sulphur Compound, no one
can tell, because it does it so natur-
ally, so evenly You just dampen Il
sponge or soft brush with it and draw
this through your hair, taking one
small strand at a time; by morning
all gray hairs have disappeared. After
another application or two your hair
becomes beautifully dark. glossy, soft
and luxuriant and YOU appear years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
keep LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young - to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels - there's no need Of
having sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pimples "a bilious
look in your face - dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
per cent of all sickness comes from in.
active bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com.
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels. which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi,
fute for calomel, are gentle in their action
yet always effective. They bring about
that exuberance Of spirit, that natural
buoyancy which should be enjoyed BY
everyone, by toning up the liver and clear.
Ing the system Of impurities
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets BY their olive color. LOG md Csc pa
box. Al druggists Adv. s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
ARMY AIR SERVICE TO TAKE
PART IN MACON CONGRESS
Movement Starts for Esta biisb ment of !
Landing Fields Suitable for Mill
tnry or Postal Tcrminnls.
LBx Associated prom1

TBv Associated Prcss.l
WASHINGTON. April 2S.-Announce-
mcnt was nlado today that the army
air service will participate In the
Southeastern Aeronautlcal Congress at
Macon. Ga. May to 10. Major-Gen-
cral Charles Is. Mcnoher, director of
air service, and Brigadier-Cieneral Will
liam Mitchell. chief Of operations, will
speak and Brigadicr General l.. e. o.
Charlton, British air attache. will be a
guest OF the congress.
The Macon congress is the result Of
a widespread movement among NUM-
ctpalities looking toward the estab-
lishment Of landing fields suitable for
use as military or postal terminals
Three hundred commercial organiza-
tions in the South and the Ohio River
and east OF the Mississippi have been
invited to send delegates to Macon.
The announcement by the air service
said 1t had In preparation specifications
for standardized landing fields. and that
this data would be made public at the
time Of the Macon congress. The air
service, on the invitation of Second AS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
AGREES TO CONFERENCE
TO RECONSIDER PRICES
Representatives of Railroad Admins.
tratfon to Meet Steel Produc-
crs to Discuss Figures.
HINES ISSUES STA TEMENT
Declares Agents for His Department
Met Industrial Board Recently, but
Found Members Would Not Change
Previous Attitude.
Ipy AsrocIatcd prc,sl

DENVER, COL, April 2S.-Dircctor-
General OF Railroads Hines. in a state
ment Issued upon his arrival here to-
DAY, announced his Willingness to &C
cept the offer made by the Industrial
board of the Department of Commerce
70 bring together representatives OF
the railroad administration and the
steel producers to settle the contro-
versy over the governments price
StaOilization program.
The following statement was issued
by Mr.. Hines:
"On April 26. Secretary Redneld tcle-
Sraphcd Dircctor-General Hines sug-
costing that representatives OF the
railroad administration confer anew
with the Industrial board relative to
steel prices with the spirit of being
engaged in common service and seek
ing a mutual end.
Director General Hines replied to-
day, calling attention 10 the fact that
on April "a Judge Robert S. Loyett and
ficnry walters, as representatives of
the railroad administration, had met
with the industrial board for the pur-
practical sense, regardless OF former
conceptions on either side, and had
been prepared TO offer compromise s,Ip-
Sestions looking 10 an agreement as to
prices. put that the board declined at
the meeting TO act except according TO
It's original conceptions. which. in the
belief OF the director general. we're
erroneous. and that this attitude of the
board practically closed the door to
further discussion at that meeting
The director-gencral in view of the
renewed suggestion for conference. in
dlcatcd Willingness TO accept the Of
Ter made By the industrial board In a
.eiegraIn sent by Chairman Peek on
april 70 to bring together representa-
tives OF the railroad administration
ana the steel producers"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
PURE BLOOD WILL
INSURE YOUR HEALTH

Failure to properly tone up your
system lin the Spring Is counting grave
danger sin the warm. dangerous DAYS
that follow, because with poor blood
and "A weakened condition men and
women not only feel tired at all times.
arc pale and sickly, but they cannot
throw Off the germs and Impurities
that flourish in such weather. In this
condition they are easily susceptible
to the ravages of every disease that
prevails.
Many physicians arc prescribing and
recommending today Acid Iron Mineral
tho most powerful natural iron tonic
known-as general Spring Tonic for
the treatment of rundown tired
sickly and anaemic people. and those
with diseases OF the kidneys and stom-
ach, as we'll as Lame Back. Thin Blood
and Nervousness. One trial Of A. l. NJ.
which contains no alcohol or injurious
drugs. will demonstrate the value of
this famous remedy. Coming in LIQUID
form--it is full strength-just as ra-
ture made it. The Ferrociine Chemical
Corp. Roanoke, Va. For sale by Grant
Drug Co. and other leading druggists.
Owens &; Minor Drug Co. Vaughan
Robertson Drug Co, Bodeker Drug Co.
and Powers Taylor Drug Co, whole
sale diStributOrS-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
DOCTORS SAY
THE NEW CALOMEL
IS BEST MEDICINE
New Variety, Called Calotabs,
Is Purified and Refined From
Nauseating and Salivating
Effects - Medicinal Virtues
Retained and Improved.

According to the worlds greatest
physicians and medical authorities
calomel was the best and most univer-
sally useful of all medicines. Medical
authorities prescribed calomel for al
most every disease and explained that
it was the best and sureSt of all sys-
tenn purifiers. They say that calomel
cleanses the liver, stomach, bowels
and kidneys aud purihes the blood
from all poisons. making the system
pure and clean so that nature can
quickly restore the health.
Now that science has purified Gallo
mel of all its nauscating and danger
Dus qualities. the new kind OF calomel
called "Calotabs." is even more popu-
lar than the old. AS a liver-cleanser
and system purifier, Calotabs arc more
effective than the old style calomel
yet are entirely delightful in effect.
One Calotab at bedtime. with swal-
low OF water-that's all No nausea
no salts, nor tho slightest unpleasant
ness Next morning you awake feel
ing fine, with a hearty appetite for
breakfast. Eat what you please and go
where you please-there is no restric-
ton Of habit or diet or danger of salt
vation.
Calotabs are sold only in original,
scaled packages. price thirty-five cents.
Your druggist recommends and guar
antees Calotabs and will refund your
money IL you are not delighted with
thcm.-AdV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29
MAINTAIN TWELVE ARSENAL S
Acting Secretary of War Announces
rim OF War Department mn to
Munitions Work
fBy Associated Pro-,

WASHINGTON. April 2g.-The APP
proved arsenal plan OF the War De-
partment Acting Secretary Crovell
announced today. contempaites the
maintenance of twelve manufacturing
ana finishing arsenals, with the pos
s,ole abortion of the East Springfield
Mass, and Detroit plants, should Con
gress authorize the necessary cxpen
nilures FOR these two. The arsenals
definitely decided upon for the perma-
u ,.l program include tho plants at
Edgcwood. Md: Rock Island III :.
Waieryliat y. y; WATERFOWL, Mass. /:
oid Hickory. Tenn; Amatol. y. j..
rrankiord. Pa; Rochester. y. y: Erie
and Madison. We Nl'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-29

sistant Postmaster General Prayer, Is
Investigating the feasibility of csti,b-
fishing an experimental air mail route
from Macon to Montgomery, Ala. Il
distance OF $50 miles. Mr.. Prayer Will
deliver an address at tho Macon con-
sress on the development of the aerial
mail.
The air service is arranging an cx-
tcnstEc exhibit of airplanes, parts. mo-
tors and photographs for the Macon
congress. Major Junius Houghton. i'm
command OF Caristrom Field Florida
VIII nave charge of the army's flying
demonstrations. which will consist OF
squadron exhibitions, voice control
Sunnery and the like.