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consideration of retiring from office and his reasons for deciding to remain in
office.
There will be no opposition to his candidacy for re-election; his recordj
speaks for an endorsement and it may be depended upon that the people of
this state are in no mood for changing good men in these unusual times. His
re-election is assured and it should be without opposition.
HARDWICK AFRAID OF HIS RECORD
The three-cornered debate* proposed hr Hon. H. H. Dean, candidate tor
the aenate, with Congressman Howard and Senator Hardwick may not ma
terialize unless Dean and Howard agree not to Inject the dlslojral record ot
Senator Hardwick Into the discussion. Hardwick baa announced he will not
debate unless the other candidates agree to a discussion ot public Issues,
stating that In bis high position he has too much respect for himself and for
the people of Georgia to consent to any other matters.
The position is well taken by Senator Hardwick, from his point of view.
In order to avoid being forced to answer and explain his record f Jr the past
three yesrs In bis opposition to President Wilson and to all measures operat
ing to the advancement of the great struggle.
There Is only one issue In this campaign, so far as Hr. Hardwick Is con
cerned: That Is for the people of this state to choose between the loyal and
dleloyal elements. Hardwick knows that he cannot-defend, neither can he
THE RED CROSS AND HOME SERVICE
In recent and urgent communications to the chapters In Georgia, Col. W.
L. Peel, head of the Red Cross In Georgia, has laid special stress on the
prime importance of the Home Service work of the organization—that
branch which cares for the families of the men at home.
Indeed, he says that If the Red Cross bas any funds at all, the first duty
Is to apply those funds. It needed, to the relief of borne cases—that the ef
fect may be for good to the morale, to the service-ability of the men yonder.
He says: "The Red Cross would merit the censure of the nation U it
THE ATHENS WEEKLY BANNER
Is the official organ of Clarke County
and Is malted to any Uddrses for the
following rates: Yearly, 914)0; six
-months, 60 cents; three month* 25
wonts.
All subscriptions are paid In ad-
-vance and remittances may be made
<by express, poetoffice money order or j
registered letter.
American Marines Still On
The Aggressive. Taking
Terrain, Prisoners,
And Big Guns.
6LARKE TO SUPPLY. 18 WHITE
MEN AND 33 COLOBPD MEN
THIS MONTH OF JUNE. _
Major Hallett,
Thrive by thrift.
The Gormans In the center of their
new attack between Montdldter nna
Noyon have gained -additional ground,
but on both wings they are being held.
In violent suceodeiee attacks Mon
day .they captured the villages of
Mery, Belloy, and St. Hauro, and
gained a tooting in the village of Mar-
quegiise, the deepest point or pene
tration since this offensive began, be
tween .five and six miles.
The French are. exacting heavy toll
to Uvea, giving ground only when
forced under superiority of numbers.
Near Buasatres, northwest of Cha-
tean Thierry, the Americana and tho
French have delivered strong attacks,
taken more ground, more prisoners
and thirty machine gnns.
The Austrians continue to bring np
Urge forces, behind the lines to the
Italian theatre.
ArUlery activity and raiding opera,
tions are increasing. _
, Artillery activity in Macedonia se
vere.
selective service
| The Athens Red Cross Is beginning to perfect its organization for this I , afr offlc6r ft,, Georgia, has compiled
work, which U daily Increasing to momentum—as for the demands end the the respective quotas of selectmen
variety of call* made upon it. It is fitting that Athens, the horns ot Dr. from the 162 comities in the state and
Howard Odum, who U field secretary tor the home service, or civilian re-1 four thousand white men will report
lief work in the state, should take the lead to tbU now considered most Im- t0 Camp Gordon during the five-day
. . _ period beginning June 14, and four
portant work o a . I tboagand co j ored men will report dor-
This department of helpfulness has it foundation to the spirit of bu- tag June 19 _ by recent ordere of (he
inanity of which the Red Cross-was,born; it is manifested in practicing a provost marzhal general. The quotas
democracy at home, among the famines of the soldiers* who have gone out | are baaed on the calls already made
.to make (he world safe for democracy.
S*ve tor the country's sake.
After all, saving U not sacrificing.
Thrift and patriotism are synony
Its mUsion is to help in every way I*u proportl
I the families of the soldiers—that those men in the trenebee may be speei-1 tratl0D -
flcally and definitely assured that if problems arise there will be experienced I *
and friendly ones at hand to solve them, if help is needed—to any form— I ci»rke and
that help will be instantly forthcoming, that the gnat heart of the Red I
Cross will be back of the loved ones at home, and the means and skill and I CUrke ...
experience and facilities of the organisation wiU be ready to respond to the I Barrow ...
call. Elb * rt ”•
I Franklin .
The bom* service’ great work is mainly one of direction—the aiding I Q reece
families to saenre the allotments of the soldier members who are away; the I Gwinnett !
information that will bring protection when the lack of that ..Information I Hart
Jackson ..
Madison ,
I Morgan ...
Oconee ...
Oglethorpe
Walton ...
Wilkea ...
Labor and material are essential to
victory; nse both, sparingly.
When yon bny War Savings Stamps
yon do not give—you receive.
THE ALLIES' ADVANTAGE.
With the French Army to France.
June 19.—Every foot the enemy ad
vances brings him farther into ter
ritory thoroughly wen known to the
AlUes and where they 4ro prepared
for defense.
The Allied staffs are prepared to
meet -every eventuality and display
the most perfect Confldnce to the
outcome.
any conception of the Importance, the proximity, . the continual
for this work to be done—done promptly, effectually, tactfully, and well.
Back up those who are offering
their aU—buy War Savings Stamps.
Many are giving their Uves; yi
are asked only to loan yonr money.
MARINES AGAIN ATTACK.
With American Army nance, Jane
10.—The United States marines at
tacked the Germans at daybreak this
morning and penetrated the German
lines two-thirds of a mile on a six
hundred-yard front to the BeUean
wood, northwest of Chateau Thierry.
. The German* retain only the north
ern fringe of the wood.
The Americana captured two mlnen-
werfers, the largeet piece* they have
yet taken. -,
Become a stockholder in the United
tates—bny War Savings Stamps.
Help your government and your
self at the same time—buy War Sav
ing* 8tamps.
Dvmoo pm i ion nudriTAUo* ^
London, Jon* 10.—The Germane
tombed -British hospitals to France
seven times between May 16th and , he
June 1st according to a statement to , out 0M
lie bouse ot commons today, causing Tmerlcan
891 casualties. The killed numbered ,- rt d
*43, including oncers, nurses an«t c
clvllisns; the tojurad, 041. . Bth _ Jnll
■ ! .h nobody
CLAIM 84)00 PRISONERS. t, ®«
Berlin, Jone 10.—The German war; misslon-
offlee in an Official communication to.' *»my ot 1
day claims the’capture of 6,100.pris- **•*■
oners and some gnns in the. new of- millions
tensive to Ftsno. one feed
Luxuries as nsnsl mean* a victori
ous Germany. Save and bny War
8avlngs Stamps.
instead of allowing hi. men to be killed; The Allies directly can get back the ^."its duties to include-
territory and retake their prisoners—but the Germans cannot recover the 1. Service to the families wboee men
lost man-power. Wearing, wearing, drawing back and slaughtering the on- have gone into war work: (•) Keep-
making Teutons; meantime Adding to the immense reserve* hundreds of I i®* home fires burning in genuine
thousands of trash troops, prime in age and fltneas and condition—when the ne, lbborltoeaa. ( b > Keeping the tamily
enemy is worn down, considerably, then tbe masaer Allies, strong and norD, »* ,n home, vmi, •»•'“- *■ '
harmed, will walk over them.
A long way; a bard road! Certainly. And there will be need of
and nerve and confidence. But It will come.
With the bright outlook for n prosperous year, our people should not lose
sight of the tact that they wM he called upon to Invent in ths naUpn's seenri-
UN in order to win the war. Staple article* phould he purchased freely an
needed but luxuries’ should be curtailed and every surplus dollar invested in 1
liberty bonds and war savings stamps, it will require the resource* of the I
,1.1- ' —j n 1, i - i- 1 ... *-• I
financial problem* of a techincal ns-
[ ture adjusted, insurance of the enlist-
ed; allotment* of pay; apportionment
of the government; power* of attor-
ney and other*, (d) Rendering actual
material aid when necessary, either to
oonaervative help or lending money
until the government allotment may
bo obtained. (*) Offering a general bu-
aaya: "Business a* usual mean* waste I nation to sin this war and Providence he* bleated this country with the ro-l
as usual." - - * r | sources which are greater than ever tath* history of the nation. Let ns eon-|
"7* * I *ider the prosperity and abundant supplies to be harvested end in moderation
Fconomliit^Lond^ 6 mI let “ *° abont dtopostog of It to the best advantage tor onr country and *
spent In war time' ontbtog. no* tterUmi tMorr ow ** brnt * of 0eri »W-
needed is money given to the enemy." I Economy must be practiced even in time of plenty to order that onr own
—■ s I boya as well a* our Allies may .receive an abundance of the necessities of life. I
Remember that National War 8av-| It to her* and It to our duty to conserve and provide for than* who are pro-
lags Day to June 28. Pledge yourself tecting us. To do this, we must not forget that the burden of winning the war I
on or before that dsy to save to thej r^t* with the people at home to their support ot the government to all Its I
utmost ot your ability and to bny War
Savings Stamps that there may be I
more money, labor and materials to If 700 lnter ** ted ln winning tbe war, if you are interested to any un-
Home Service Department to be Formed
committee. Mr*. Cbilda has don*
magnificent work when the work
more difficult qf systematising and to « th ® common war problems alike,
prosecution than it will Inter be-nad I 2 - Ssrrice to the Men to War Work:
the foundation she baa told will meant <*> Assuring them that their families
much for the work In coming month*. I M *» rmrifty neighbors of the Corn-
Reports from th* various standing I muD ftJ and thus helping their morel*
committees wars heard—tailing of * nd (b) Aiding them with prob-
graat work tbe chapter has don* to lem> back home; details of regular In
al] departments. Isuranee; or powers of attorney; or
The committee as organized at pres- RB F problem that may he of import
ant consists of the following members. I * Bce : tiring them a square deal at
Ur. Martin J. Abney, Mr. T. B. Bar- borne while .they fight cur bnitiei
nett. Dr. W. H. Cablness Mr*. Wal-| abroad, (c) Aiding them U they come
keepeth his lips, so keepetb him
spirit from pain."
from wild rumor keep them, fromt
otuscless comptotoL from judge
ment more hasty than wise.
Look np and not downward, look oat
and not to, believe there** a Goffi
in the skies! -.
WATCH YOUR TONGUE
By Norn Archibald Smith
"Therefore, the prudent ah*U keep al
ienee to that time; for it to an evil
time" Amos, V;13.
"Watch ever yonr tongue," so th*
Psalmist said and so did UIs emi
nent son.
And surely tboes kings of the Orient
knew what harm by a word to
seeretaiy of that committee. Miss Cor- muntty and to th* nation In not only
rtoe Gordins, who has been trained winning the war but in perpetuating
for this specific work was named by th* permanent welfare of the nation
Dr, Odum, upon authorization ot the after tbe war. Tit committee inter-
It In verae, . .
While David described it to pictures
que terms, politer, .but possibly
. worse.,,, , . .