The Timee-Herald ftiilsrljr to nor homo la Har ney Count than any other newspaper. If yon wish to reach the people use theae est. unana for yoar advertUemtnt. VOL. XXX! ANNUAL ELECTION RED CROSS OCTOBER 23 Made Occasion of Entertainment And Patriotic Demonstration. Community Siag and Speaking Liberty Theatre That Nighf. The annual election of the Amerl- iM Hod Cross Chapters all over tho I 'hided States occurs on Wednesday, Oct. II. This In to be made a time of entertainment In this city with patri otic addresses and some special com munity singing. A meeting of the executive Com mittee was held Thursday evening at which time Chairman Griffith presid ed and considerable discussion of the work was taken up. At this meeting It was decided to Invite the public to in. 'ml the annual election and take purl In the entertainment. The man .1 cement of the Liberty Theatre has given the house for this occasion and also wired at the Instigation of (hap ler members for some special Red Croat motion picture reels to' use in iiinnectlon with the entertainment planned for that evening. There ia a possibility of securing ana of the several Red Cross lecturers for that date but if none are available me members of the lecturers who will be here for the teachers' Insti tute will be pressed Into service and deliver an address. Mrs. Eugenia Rembold has been appointed to take charge of the musl cal part of the program which prom ises to be one of the enjoyable fea tures of the evening. A community Mug Is a real attraction and an In spiration during these war times. The gOVernfJMat authorities suggest the llnaiag of patriotic song and lively lunea at public gatherings. The pic lure dhows are asked to have the m irons sing and thus we keep up our nplrlts and lend courage In try ing times. While our armies are so successful wo must keep up our work at home and send every available help to the boys who are making such sacrifices for their country. The Red Cross is the biggest factor in this work of any society. We should give it our uid in every way possible. The ladles f thin county have been loyal and hard working during the paat year ami have accomplished everything tni-y undertook to do for the Red Croat, Let every Individual give theae loyal women their hearty co operation and good cheer. The big meeting scheduled for ' Wednesday uigbt, Oct 23, at the j Liberty is free to ail. Come and hear i the reports of the officers for the i losing year and see what really has ' in-, n accomplished. See how your) dollars have been spent and after you have been apprised of the great good done by this society you'll want to J give them another handout at any ! future time they ask for contribu tions. According to information received tho several auxiliaries of the Chapter are supposed to meet on the same date and make selection of of fleers Hpv ,, s Hughe-, the new rainl and reaffirm the constitution and by -j t1. who (l,n)(.s t0 ,ftk0 , harge of the IttWS rnVftm IIV lliu,v,.r Th,. Tlmu. ' Herald would suggest that these aux Hiarles Join with Duma in this big patriotic meeting and there lake up their respective work in the selection of officers. Hums would welcome the Red (Toms workers of Harney county on that occasion and make them feel how much they were a part of ills great organization. II. NKAL HELPING HHIDtiKS" III ll.ll Portland, Oregon, Oct 9;h il)18. The Times-Herald, Burns, Oregon. To the Editer: We are in Portland, lid I am helping in a very hunlil'j i .ii It y to build Pershing's bridge of nlilps. There aro four wooden ships ot 3600 ions each on the way in tho Mini where 1 work and one in the Stream receiving its equipment See Iiik Hie great number of big fir tlin l is used in building them, a lands B Sn Would Ihink then strong enough III I't.'.luf .,..,, II.,,. .........).. II,. ......I . , , ,, n 111,11 , ., 1 1 11- ,, '. , I l i.i eompanir serves meals, cafeteria style. Us workers. The r..h i. good 1 Krbls? W1"" th,: w1iIh ie blows air,,,, for ul. race begtas for """" Mwwthe ! the III. "' "'' " ' "'" him who siiiim his toe. if ths worl l used the same apt i S ahlls Bora as ihoy do eiuroule lo d iggej ship In about n We hear lots about the big wagon paid in the shipyards which Is true so far as mechanics aro eon earned, hut common labor is paid Iims than the rate current In Harney county. As a matter or fact tho wage of common labor Is about one-half that paid to shuepherders In Ilurin y. But believe me It is not quite so lonesome. Where there aro about 1000 men per acre at work, the op. portunltles for solitude ore not many. The same size dwelling which rem: for $15 per month In Hums com mauds $:if, to $40 In Portland. Tho Portland houses renting at this rate have more frills and furbelows th:in the Burns article. In other words, they are "modern". As for vacant houses, there "alnt no such animal." Portland Is now swimming In tho full tide of an abounding prosperity. Please to change the address on my Times-Herald to 907 B, Evoroit St., Portland. J. H. NEAL. OIIMT1T COURT IN SESSION Tbe regular fall term of circuit court has been In :eslon since last Monday with Judge Dalton Biggs on the bench. A few chic, have been tried and there are iMIl several to come up for consideration during the term. Among the cases are: Mary Griffin vs. I. N. llughet - re covery of money. Verdict In favor of plaintiff for $237.96. R. A. Watson vs. J. K. Houusevclle damages. Jury failed to agree and tho case has been continued for the tana. Elisabeth Goff vs. W. K. Goff divorce. Decree for plulutlff. Several criminal cases are lo lie taken up this term. One hai hen tried, thai of the state vh. Bet tor Arwine and Belle 'Jenkins, charged with adultery. Tho Jury brought In a verdict this morning of not guilty. State vs. Basil O. Gray larceny. Plea of not guilty and set for trial. tit ate vs. A. A. Traugott unlaw fully procuring T'r.j Instiratico. Plea of not guilty. State vs. L. I.. N.joiichestor--lHtrn-ing with Intent to Injure Insured. Plea of not guilty. State vs. L. L. Nooncheater arson by burning dwelling house. Plea of not guilty. State vs. L. C. Newell -failure to support wife, rtea or not guilty. Slate vs. Andrew Grovers Sr. and William Grovcrs maliciously killing and disfiguring an animal. Plea of not guilty. These criminal cases are expected to be disponed or during the present term and will likely t:ke most ot next week. Court adjourned today, It being u holiday. The William llanley CO, entered tin order of appeal In the proposed lr rlgatlon district case and It Is thus again lied up pending the decision of tin suprtm ourt NEW PASTOIt PHEXHVTEHIAN t lit RC1I ARRIVKH. ork of the Presbyter!:; n church in this section, arrived last night with his family and he will occupy the pulpit tomorrow morning at tho usu al, hour for service. It Is hoped hi will he grccN d by u goon congrcga Lj ,iimlpi, die services have been neglected for some time and the chunh people not In the hublt of at tending services hero. Rev. Hughes comes here from Enterprhc where he had been locat ed for a Cine. Mr. Hughes wai Xorruorly Miss Day Canyon, daughter of Sam Ken yon, who formerly resided In this vicinity, (the will ilud several of her former frionds und school mates In Hi's rit- who extend her cordial and heuriv welcome, WWNBH REPORT RAISER H.H ABDICATED. The .news dispatches ol yesterday's papcra atats thai " l! rumored in Sweden tho kaiser bus abdlcafsd. In n a .... -, 0 they could build week. 1 , ,, -iiig this nuinor necrewry "',,., nKhllng st j !,', ,.,, ,, ' ' kw in whose favor fttlssUn. , ,. aid oai bo ,, ,;. . . 1; but tr be should 1, 1 in ,. lemocratli BURNS. HARNEY COUNTY, GERMANY WOULD AC CEPT OUR PEACE TERMS Suggests Armistice Until Terms Com plied With. President Makes His Reply, Putting it yp to Germany. Fourteen Conditions Enunciated by President as Fundamentals Prime Maximilian, the new Ger - man Imperial Chancellor, sent a note through tho Hwlss government to President Wilson in which he re- quested the President to take up the question of peace and to commun icate with tho other belligerents re garding tho Qbjeet, Ho Htuted In his note that the President in his message to CoagreM and In later proclamations, had proposed a pro- gram for general peace which Ger- 5 Impartial adjustment of all col many and her allies could accept ui on la! claims based upon the principle a basis for negotatlons. The Pesldont that the poople concerned have equal made a prompt reply to this pro- weight with the interest of the gov posltlon which appears herewith: 'eminent. President Wilson Tuesday inform- 6 Evacuation of all Russian ter ed the German government that be- ritory and opportunity for Russian fore the (Tnlted States can discuss an development. armistice German troops must with- 7 'Evacuation of Belgium without draw from all Invaded territory. any attempt to limit her sovenghty. Tho president's message was not a 8 All French territory to be freed reply, but in the form of an Inquiry. 'and restored and reparation for the 'Die Imperial German government it taking of Alsace-Lorraine, asked whether it accepts the Arms 9 Readjustment of Italy s fron la.'d down by the president In rfls ad-, tiers along clearly recognizable lines dress to congress January 8 and sub- : of nationality. loquont nddri i ' Froest opportunity for autono- Tho text of tho communication nsous) development of the people of handed to the charge i Switzerland Austria-Hungary. here follews: )l Evacuation of Ronmania, Ser- "Slr: I have the honor to acknow- bia mid MoillHlleglO. with aecees to lodge, on behalf of the president, your note of October 0, enclosing the omamnl. -atlon from the German gov ernment to the president; anil I am instructed by the president to request 12 Secure sovereignty for Tur you to make the following conimuul- key's part of the Ottoman Empire, cation to the Imperial German clian- Inn with oilier nationalities under celler: " 'Before making reply to tho re quest of tho imperial German govern ment, and in order that that reply ahull he candid and straightforward as the momentous interests involved reqiilre. the president of the United States deems it neceacary to ussiiro, himself of the exact meaning of the note of the Imperial chancellor. " 'Hoes tho Imperial chancellor mean that the imperial German gov- eminent accepts the terms laid down by the president in his address to the congress oi the I'nitod Slates on the 8th of January last and In uubsoiiuent addresses, and that It h object in en- terlng into discussions would be only lo agree upon tho practical details of their application? "Tho president feels bou.id lo say with regard to the suggestion of an armistice that he would not feel at llborty to propose a cessation of arms Itlti to the governments with which the President Wilson set aside $50, government of tho United States Is j 000 from his Nationul Security and usaociatod against tho central powers, ' Defense Appropriation to promote so long as the armies of thoBe powers! the work for the first six mouths, are upon their seil: the good faith of He has since appropriated $200, nny discussion would manifestly de-, 000.00 more to carry tho work pond upon tiio consent of the central through another ton months. paveri Immediately to withdraw Two main purposes prompted the their (orces everywhere (rem invad- Planning of the United States School d territory. Garden Army: (a) Increased food "The i resident also feels that he production and lb) training of is Justified in asking whether the im- 'school children In thrift, Industry, perial ihancellor Is speaking merely i service, patriotism, and responsibl- ror the constituted authorities of the empire who have so far conducted the1 war. He deems tho answer to theae questions, vital from every point of view. "Accept, sir, the renewed nsMtr- aure of my high consideration. "ROBERT LANSING. BelOW is presented i':- l. of 1 1. ' 14 conditions of peaCd lUlu'acluted by President Wilson, As the American executive holds the position f apok- i in in for the entente allies, these 14 : ril .,,,,,H mi,y , regarded as terms 1m( wlM ,, IirMftbbj to all the na I lie central powers. The n principles given below are therefore likely to be the fuuda mantels of any pence treaty thai the entente allies will permit the van ied 1 ntral pot era to all a 1. Op n convpnanti of peaci with v OREGON, OCTOBER 12, 1918 ssaranav!! T . 2 A bsoluto freedom of the seas In peaco or war except as they may be closdo by international action. 3 Removal of all economic bar riers and establishment of equality of trade conditions am mi: nations consenting to peat1!! and aisoc'ating themsofvei for in maintenance. 4 .Guarantee for the reduction of mi (loth I armaments to tho lowest point consistent with domestic safety. the fiea lor Hernia and international guarantee of economic and political 'hi'i endoncu and territorial in- tegrlty or the Balkan states. Turkish rule assured security of life and opportunity ror autonomous de velopment, with the Dardanelles per manently opened-to all nations. 13 Establishment of an lnde- pendent Polish state, including ter- ritorles inhabited by indisputably Polish populations, with free access to the seu and political and economic Integrity guaranteed by International covenant. 14 General association of nations under specific covenants for mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to large and amah states alike, THE UNITED HTATKH SCHOOL GARDEN ARMY Tho United States School Garden Army was organized in March of; Ht.v. The necessity ror man power was being relt. This was especially true In agricultural pursuits. Not alone wore tho drafte young men going from the farm, but great numbers of (arm employees were being attracted lo 1 ho cilioj by higher v,agts offered in other industries. If the miliums or ciiy boys and girls cuMld lie induced to give their leisure Unto to cultivat ing the thousands of acres of untlll- ed lumi in front and back yards ami Vacant lots of our cities, (owns and villages ii would result in a substan I lal increase in food production and an Improvement In the quality of oar COmlUg citizenship. The Bureau of Education undo i".'i 10 aci omplish this through the ai lo 1 of the lniied States; School Garden army, it In au educe 1 problem and can be RolYod tl clone) oulj by (a) a general director who is re sponsible for organization, pro paganda, and administration. ;b) Regional directors who aro charged with the responslbiltv cf writing in structions upon gardening that will enable supervisors and tea. hers to take a garden company successfully t!"iouj.h a season, oven though not Otpcrl gardeners. These lnfi'.rti'lio'i.i have been put out In leaflet form evil sent from the etnL'f.l officca to an who applied for them, (cj As i.l.tant Regional Directors who wok MuUr the Regional Director and v jiok duties are slinllat to thohe of Hi" Lfgional Director 'Vcepitng that of v.itmg garde l leaflet! (! fo 0,.'.t!on with S'.alo t'o.itKil of Iv 'in-i: through a State representative M 1 1 ii. led by thorn, (el The Army nlan .i organizing school boys and .I: Is i(o compar..v of 161 or less u "iP r ihedlrectiei: of a ;'ar.le,n teach er, a captain, firs' lb utenar.t and noi.. lleutenan (f) An :iif!f;nla '.' encli enlisted "Old It r. A double luo.i.v bar for the eaptt.u, Fiiule TjrttisG bar with two t-lnr In the border for the first lieutenant, and one star for the second lieutenant, and a combination bron?.; and 'aek enameled bar for privates. What Has Been Accomplished. One million five hundred thous and boys and girls have responded to the call of the President and enlisted in teh United States School Garden Army. Tweiity thousand acres of unpro duitlve heme and vacant lots have been fonvertcd Into productive land. This will release an qual acreage now used in truck gardening for the production of other foodstuffs more important for war purpses. It will also relieve transportation conges tion through home consumption of home produced fodstuffs. Fifty thusand teachers have re ceived valuable instruction in garden ing through the garden leaflets writ ten by exports in this office and dis tributed from here. Boards of Lducation and other civic organizations have been in flu-..-nce.i to give-44aiiclal and mural support to the school and home gard en movement and to pay xtra salaris for supervision and teaching. Hundred of thousands of parents have become interested in the gardn movement and are working with their children in home gardens. In Salt Lake City alone 5200 mothers representing sixty-two parental as sociations are actively supporting food production i he schools. Thousands of civic, commercial and patriotic organizations have become interested in the movement and are giving it hearty support. One and one half million children have been given something to do this summer: something that will help carry the burden of the.r country in this struggle for freedom, something hat will help them to build character ad Kumething that will appeal to gad develop their latrlctisni. Home and acant lot gardening in cities, towns and villages have been dignified and made popular to a de gree that practically insures them a prominent place in th school system of our country. It would be difficult toestlmate the educational and mat erlla value Of such results. LINEN SHOWER HUt RED CROSS HOSPITAL Chairman Dr. Griffith of Harney County Chapter, American Red Cross has received a requisition for linen for the Red Cross hospitals in Prance. This is to be a linen shower where each houeshold is expected to contribute something toward the col lection In used linen. This should be substantially new; of strong rather thn'i fine texture. Harney county is asked to give: IdO bath towles, Hill; :;no hand tcweli I8.:i0; 210 handkerchiefs 18x18; napkins, 14x14; o sheets, 64M02. The medical department de sires that the sheets .onform closely to thes.' ipacifleationa! Heavy un bleached muslin ti4 laches by 102 Inches finished with 2 Inch hem at top and 1 inch hem at bottom. The plan for this linen shower Is to a.-k each family in the Chapter jnrisdii lion to contribute one article or a iet of articles of household linen fret their reserve slock, ilnir, with out material reduction either of the household stock or the sources of ipply, 1 he mi d ma be met, A committee n 111 have charj 1 in: work. 0 BU) a War Saving Stamp. War Di Red lYIailir plied Mrs. William from her I I 1 I" pi .1 of '. laatioa Involves ; iils'dt 1 1