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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-03-20

What it should be,-one hour
In fondest joy and love of heart
0ut-weighing every other,
He moved the gates Of Heaven apart
And gave to earth "a Mother"
She oiten gave expression to the
wish chat she might enter into her
rest on the Sabbath day. 1t was
upon that day, four years ago, that
her son Frank passed away, and the
day seemed doubly dear to her. This
wish was granted, and upon the
Sabbath eve of March 22nd, 1914,
surrounded by her sons and their
families, as the church bells were
toIling for the evening service, she
fell peacefully to sleep, entering the
Heavenly home to which her husband
and two children had preceded her.
Of her children, two sons, John W.,
and Charles d., both of Island Pond
the former a druggist, and the latter
an engineer Of the Grand Trunk
R. R. Co., and a daughter, Grace
of Colorado, survive her. One
brother, John Strong, of Portland,
Me-, is the. only living member of
the large family of seven brothers
and sisters. A grandson, Ralph, is
the only g,randchild.
Mary Ann Strong, of Scotch and
English ancestry, was born in Port
land, Me, October IA, 1882. She
married John Tucker Thurston, Sept.
2, 1855, Both were of Portland.
Here one son, John W., was born t,
them In 1850 they moved to Island
Pond, where Mr.. Thurston was one
Of the most trusted engineers of the
Grand Trunk r. R. Co. In 1861 they
built the home in which Mr.. Thurs.
ton died Sept. 80, 1899.
They came to Island Pond in its
youth. Their home was one of the
few houses on that side the railro ad
They were devout, followers OF
the Episcopal faith in those early
days when the congregation rented
the Congregational church for it.
Sabbath afternoon worship. They
were its staunch supporters wher
the church building was erected il
1874, when there were but a dozer
| participants. Mr.. Thurston carried
much of the lumber on his back from
the station. No Sabbath ever passed
that they did not contribute to tn,
church, and every member of tn,
familywas pressed into active churcl
service. Many a young theological
student found ready hospitality il
the Thurston home, which wa
Railways open to, those doing tn
Lords work" There often, tn
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
A Liberal DEPARTURE.

A liberal departure from custom has
been made by Pres. Wilson in per-
hitting the British government to es-
tablish cOnsuls in Mexican territory
TO treat with the constitutionalists for
the protection of British subjects
These consuls will be allowed TO deal
directly with the British foreign Of
fice.
Though a liberal construction of the
prov isions of the Monroe doctrine the
action OF the president cannot be in
terpreted AS a departure from or vio-
lation of that doctrine. 1t is rather
broader view than has been hereto
fore taken of the possibilities in the
way Of American protection of aliens.
The difficulties of avoiding interven-
ton in Mexico and the inevitable re-
suit of lJng. bloody and costly guer-
rilia war with that country seem to
fully JUSTIFY the course the admins
tration has taken.
A perfect understanding exists be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain as TO the watchful waiting
policy adopted toward Mexico Great
Britain heartily approves it and ap-
preciates The great difficulties under
which this government labors in it's
efforts TO protect aliens and its own
citizens and at the same time avoid
war.
Dealing directly between the Mexi-
can rebels and the British foreign Of
nee the const1Is will he a bla 70 briDo
an additional influence TO bear upon
the Mexicans and prove of material
assistance 20 the United States. The
attitude OF Texas and the people Of
ether border states. which is far from
peaceful may be another reason for
the arrangement 10 admit Great
Britain consuls. At any rate il can
not be construed otherwise than as an
expedient for protection and peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
Twenty Years Ago
/ Reminders From the Columns
of The Daily Times.

Portage and Center township insti-
tute was hald at the Y. NJ. {. A. Roll
land Du Comb delivered a lecture on
The Building OF Man
John c. katz and Miss Carrie z.
Mazerle were married by Elder II. w.
hrieghbaum.
Miss Addie ST. John. assisted by Ed
ward Howard in vocal numbers. and
Miss FraCkel in Rotations gave a
eCital At the home OF Charles Wool
man in which her children's class in
music took part.
Abe Kempner received from Hank
Lamb at Diamond lake two bass
weighing G IA and - pounds.
The maple sugar and syrup crop
was the poorest for 10 years.
G. a. Kimball is laid up with an at
tack OF grip.
Herbert S. Fassett. OF Chicago, is
in town.
Mrs NJ r Ozmun and Miss May
Orvis left for California.
John Ellsworth arrived from Exc
ter. Mass. 10 spend the Easter vaca-
ton with mis- parents.
Judge 2. r Howard addressed the
high school pupils.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
ANYONE SEEN KELLY?

According to the morning dispatch
es, Kellys army has baked. 1t has
declared for the complete abolition of
rates and long hauls. The California
counties are so eager to get rid Of
Kellys tramps that they are shifting
them on at the expense of first class
railroad fare. One county sends the
army to the county next east. The
receiving county ships them TO b. its
eastern neighbor. And so the army
proceeds across California without
even marching.
Soon they will be in the Sierras
and beyond them will lie the deserts
Of Nevada. Then General Kelly'S
troubles will begin i'm earnest
If Kelly ever manages to get as far
as Denver he may succeed in reach
ing Washington. If he does get TO
Washington he will accomplish moth
ing. His army. according to California
authorities. is mainly composed Of
professional Migrants. men whose pro-
test is wholly negligible.
Kelly's army rs not national symp-
tom. 1t is merely a California portent.
But just at present Kelly and all his
soldiers are having plenty Of FUN and
plenty of feed.-Terre Haute Tribune
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
THE HEIGHTH OF PRESUMPTION

II was little less than presumption
C ask the Kentucky legislature 10 pass
q statewide prohibition amendment
The angry rejection OF that measure
was. therefore. not surprising It
vas almost impeTtinent TO assume that
such a measure would even be consid-
cred in Kentucky.
There are three things on which
the state % Kentucky prides itself, the
best whiskey IN the world. the most
beautiful women in the world and the
finest horses in the world but the
greatest Of these is whiskey And
there are reasons. Kentucky whiskey
has an undisputed place as the pro-
Queer Of whiskey which finds a place
on the sideboards of the most exact
ing individuals and the most exclusive
clubs. Kentucky bourbon is syno-
Eym for al that is desirable in age.
r.Iellowness and bouquet Kentucky
bellies have a quality which brings a
premium in every matrimonial mar
ket. Kentucky horses are sought the
world over
the people of Kentucky be expected TO
break the trinity Of products which
have mahe the state universally ia
nous? Surely there is no such rule
Is Kentucky to be asked to surrender
one of her chief sources OF revenue?
Are Kentucky gentlemen to be ex-
pected TO abstain from their GOOD
mawnins'' or their uneXampled juleps =?
Well. hardly. To give up these would
he 10 extract the spice from life in
the blue grass country
And then the audacity of attacking
the stronghold of the whiskey bust
ness. That is what angered the Ken
lucky Legislature. Let the advocates
Of prohibition first prove their ability
C. overcome the outpOsts, say the
Kentuckians. before presuming to as
sail the citadel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
PLAYROOMS NEEDED

Now that spring is near some of our
readers are probably thinking Of
building homes OF their own.
Just a word of suggestion in that
connection.
Most men when planning homes
think Of bedrooms and bathrooms and
diningrooms and living rooms, while
their wives think of kitchens and pan
tries and closets-all of them import
ant and worthy of careful thought
How many think OF playrooms?
In most localities the climate makes
it certain that half Of the year must
be spent indoors. Even in the warm
months out door play space in most
our our cities isn't plentiful; during a
number of months each year it's
sure thing that the children, if they
play at all. will have TO play under a
roof
Yet the majority Of homes make no
special provision for play for children.
Every new home ought to have a play
room-it won't really be home unless
the children have one.
But even though you may not be
going to build. it might pay you to
figure on fixing up playroOm.
There's hardly a house which hasn't
somewhere in attic or cellar. unused
space which, by a little contriving.
could be converted into suitable
playroom.
An hour or two at night. with or
without the help of a carpenter, would
enable you, father. if handy with tools
to rig the place up so that the kids
could have loads of fun in it. And at
very little expense, too-so little it
would be a pity to begrudge it. In
addition. you'd get your own fun do
ing il and seeing the happiness it
would bring into the household.
Talk of social centers. The best
social center there can be is a right
" managed home. You Oughtnt to
be a father at all unless you are both
willing and eager TO do a lot to pro-
mote wholesome play for the young
steTs
Haven't you playroom? Then, Mr..
Man, take friendly counsel and get
busy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

taxpayers and toilers, but because
they illustrate the old, old game of
tricky or reactionary diplomats. In
Russia the bureaucracy is fighting a
temperance movement. an education
movement and the forces of liberal
ism generally. In Germany elections
are believed to be impending, and the
hberal-socialist elements are too
strong in the reichstag. The clericals,
too, have been altogether too indie
pendent, and the chancellor does not
see his way clear with reference to
repressive and other legislation. The
cry of Russian danger" is welcome
because ii means votes to him and
his supporters. Such, at least is the
theory of progressive and reasonable
German newspapers and politicians.
1t is more than likely, then that
the two strange war scares are due
to one and the same reason. In each
case they are manufactured for a re-
dictionary purpose. How long will the
old game be played successfully at or
before elections ?-Chicago Record
Herald
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
WHERE VANDERBILT ERRED.


IL requires a touch of the dreamer's
faith to look at a crude little model
and see in 1t the possibilities Of revo-
lutionizing a great business When
George Westinghouse went to the late
Commodore Vanderbilt to enlist his
help in manufacturing the airbrake
the young inventor had just perfected,
the millionaire received him impa-
tiently.
do you mean to tell me that you
can stop a railroad train by wind ."
he grunted. Westinghouse answered
that he could. Il have no time to
waste on FOOLS" was the Vanderbilt
reply.
1t is only a speculation, to be sure,
but is it not interesting to suggest that
new and greater achievements in
money-making might have come TO
the shrewd conserver of millions if he
had received the immature young in
ventOr with a more imaginative out
look on the future of his device?
Every age has had it's Vanderbilts
who have believed it impossible Ito
stop a railroad train by wind" The
eminent Or. Johnson, who domineered
and dogmatized his way through life
settled the question of mechanical To-
cOmotiOn once for all when he scoffed
at some 18th century WESTINGHOUSE
efforts with a VelOcipede and said the
time would never come when man
would ride a self-propelled vehicle.
Velocipedes, bicycles, automobiles
and motorcycles prove the fallibility
Of the great photographer, just as the
airbrake. now become as indiSpensa-
wheels proves how the man of finance
with all his reputed judgment. may
err grievouSly on the side of too much
ty.-Indianapolis Star.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The hopelessness of a reunion be-
tween the prOgressives and Republican
parties was shown BY Clifford Pinchot
in an address at Huron, 5. d. 1t is as
impossible according 20 Mr.. Pinchot.
as TO unite the living and the dead.
The republican party" said Mr.
Pinchot, "is "A thing OF the past. Dis
loyal 10 It's traditions and its record.
split into factions. contentious, un-
happy, weak. IL Is seeking feverishly
for help that il cannot dnG It's last
days are IpQn IL. Consider now the
contrast, united, Homogeneous. conf
dent. strong. the progressive party
loyal 10 its principles and certain Of
their success-has only just begun 10
fight The past belongs TO the repub-
licans. The democrats are actually
IT. power. But TO Us belongs the flu
ture, and that is the best OF all"
Not less impossible in Mr Pinchots
opinion is recognition OF what may be
called the go-betweens. the progress
sive republicans. represented 10y such
mep as Cummins. Hadley. La Toilette
and BoraH. men of antedated. vacil-
lating and sinister purposes who in
the broader view stand for nothing but
forlOrn hope Of reconciliation. the
only thing that could save the repub-
iican parry from the fate that has
overtaken IT, The scorn with which
Mr.. PinehoJ rejects and resents the in
vitation 70 move into this falling house
is fine
There IS suggestion OF Mare An
thony in his Characterization OF these
men. "Of Cummins I speak with re-
greet" be said. Personally upright
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
TWO WAR SCARES-AND \ REA-

A certain section of the German
press, according TO a cable dispatch
in the Chicago Daily News, has
launched a somewhat hysterical anti
Russian campaign, the purpose of
which is causing considerable conject-
ure." The Germans are assured by
the alarmist newspapers that Russia
is preparing to fight them and their
Austrian allies "in 1917" on the
basis of these forecasts the Army
league has started an agitation for
still heavier military budgets.
strangely enough. Russia is also
having a war scare, and the cars
ultra nationalistic and jingo newspa-
pers are pointing to Germany as the
foe 10 be watched and dreaded Rus
STA. they say, is entirely pacific and
has no aggressive designs of any kind,
but Germany is spelling for a fight
and Russia must prepare for great
conflict. Demands for increased de
Tense" appropriations naturally fol
low, and as a matter OF fact the "ex-
traordinary' military estimates just
submitted to the duma represent an
increase of 80 per cent over those OF
last year
These two irrational and-in logi-
cal SUBSTANTIALLY destructive lingo
campaigns would he farcical if they
were not tragic. They are tragic not
only because they SMELL increased mil
itary waste and heavier burdens for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

but blind to the fundamental division
between the men who work for right
eOusness and the men who work
against it Just as Anthony said.
Yet Brutus was an honorable man."
BOrah is a will-o'-the- wisp, TO follow
whom is difficult and dangerous the
Judas Iscariot Of the 1912 convention
And this IS his habit, says Pinchot.
For Hadley the speaker had scarcely
less contempt Hadley ne described
as the self-seeker. In view Of these
expressions the elements Of reconcilia-
ton becor1e exceedingly obscure
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
THE THOUGHT THAT CHEERS.


Some people do their thinking
AS they do their daily tasks:
The .plodder goes on Flooding
And suggestion never asks,
But others every now and then
See more than the routine
And on the current Of events
Their barks of wit are seen.
They have the mack of running
things
Without using all their cells,
And thus refreshment they derive
From unascustomed wells
Variety tones up their lives,
Ii spices all their days.
And through the circle of their
friends
A pleasant note it plays.
l. Enyoi.
When by chance you have a tho't.
Send it to the Melting Pot
THE new fraternal organization
known as the Rotary club rotates
about the central thought, HE profits
most who serves best" The revolu-
tionary element, however. is not con-
fined TO the physical suggestion. The
club is revolutionary in purpose. 1t
would rip OFF the porous plaster OF
selfishness that clings to our backs,
1t would uproot the stump Of preju-
dice that obstruct our fields and bring
TO the mind of every man the reali-
zatiOn that every other man is his
brother.
GENTLEMEN of the press, we I'M
derstand, are excluded from all but
honorary membership. But like the
boy without a nickel at the merry go
round we are not deprived of such
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
JOHNNY WRITES.
X x X X x x X x X x

X x = = y = x = * = = - =
n. y. wensdy-an old truck farmer
out on long island has got a wife that
is probly the homeliest woman in the
world
she is so blame homely that when
she yawns it improves her appearance
about 80 per cent
well. a spell ago they got a yung
Teller for hired man. and ne got stuck
on girl that lived a piece down the
road
one night the old farmer was lOckin
up the place when his hired man come
in the gate with a lantern
where We been with the lantern,
jake asks the Old Teller
been courtin, ansers jake
cOurtin, hollers the old man. what
90 YOU want with a lantern when
you're cOurtin, / dident use no lantern
when / went courtin
OH i guessed that a long time ago.
says jake
and then he run like the dickens
johnny
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
PRAISE FOR BARNHARF.

In his speech of acceptance at the
South Bend convention yesterday Con-
gresham Barnhart modestly passed
over his own achievements and gave
generous praise to the administration
OF President Wilson and official fam
lily. Mr.. Barnhart realizes as all wise
democrats do that. the success or fail
ure Of the democrat party in the next
four years rests on the Wilson poll
cies. While Congressman Barnhart
has been a loyal supporter of the ad-
ministration and active in national af-
fairs. he has at the same time been
attentive to the demands of his dis
larity.
The address at South Bend yester-
dav was fair and able one and one
which Mr. Rarnhart'S constituents viii
pprOve.-Elkhart Progressive Demo
crat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

THROUGH THE YEAR WITH
LONGFEIIgOW.
i see the lights of the village
Clean through the rain and the
mist
And feeling of sadness comes DER
me
That my soul cannot resist:
\ feeling of sadness and longing,
That II not akin Co pain,
And resembles sorrow only
As the mist resembles the rain.
The Day is Done.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19
YELLOW BANK.

Charles ellis and VIM. Longaker
we're in Plymouth on business Satur-
day.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. George Moore, Of
Michigan, were weekend visitors Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Mangus.
Sidney Seybold and daughter, Pearl.
we're in South Bend Saturday.
Rev. Miller of Goshen, held services
az the County Line church Sunday and
Sunday evening. in the absence OF Rev.
Kinzie, now holding revival meetings
at Teegarden.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ke5sler is no better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McComos and
daughter. Helen, were weekend guests
CT Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Haw bletzel.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

pleasure as we may derive from ad-
niring and cOveting.
Hi sIBI.EY CALLS FOR HELP.
May Be Forced to Come Home and
Raise Chickens.
INDIANAPOLIS. March Il, IA.
Melting Pot
A serious street car strike here is
imminent. In the last one Sun re-
porter was battered all out Of shape.
Please collect all the elephant guns
you can find and send them down at
once. HI.
p. S.-Oh, yes-send along some ell
ephant gun operators too. Think I'll
come hone and raise chickens.
WHAT woman has done TO France
with her little revolver should not
Cvershadow what woman has done for
France with her little fashion plate.
What Constitutes Economy.
Congressional Record.)
MR.. LODGE: Mr.. President dur
ing some wears of service here 1 have
observed that the speeches in favor of
economy in public expenditures are
usually made by the minority, al
though I have never noticed that the
votes of he minority differed much
from those of the majority when it
came 10 increasing an appropriation
in which the minority was interested
BESIDES spelling comfort, discom-
fort, power. destruction, development
and a number of other things here are
a few words that can be made out of
heat:
Heat AT
He Ate
Ha Tea
Hat The
Eat and
EFT CLatin) Te-he.
Are there any more?
SIR: Making an example OF the
amateur gamblers for the sins of
the professionals il occurs TO me the
functions Of the advisory board might
appropriately be extended to the pO-
Ice court J. G.. B.
Pass Resolution for Probe of Light
Rates. Times headline.
To illuminate the hole" we as
sumo.
c. n. F.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

Convicting woman on a murder
charge in Chicago courts seems as
hard as letting accurate reports of
the death lists in a rebel-federal bat
tie down in Mexico
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

That snow on St. Patrick's day was
sent by the weatherman TO show peo-
pie that March had one good roar left
before he departs under the guise of
lamb
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

With ideal weather promised. as
final windup for March there are go
ing TO be g few sore arms within the
next few days. Getting out kinks in
arms is no easy task
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The Lady Eagles and degree team
viii give a dance at the Eagle hall.
March p, 1914. over Majestic thea
ter Admission csc per couple. Ex-
ira lady I5c.--Advertisemen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

Displays OF ivory are among the eX-
h.bits on the trainiR. diamonds. The
mental factor in baseball is hardest 10
deal with because OF the scant supply.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

At the end of 5OO-mile horseback
ride through Brazil. Col. Roosevelt is
said 10 be in excellent health. II ne
had ridde,l 500 miles more he could
not have Leen restrained from lighting
a bull or wrestling with a bear
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The merry war between organized
not seem to hurt minor league base
ball mucn. Ed Smith says he has
signed one man as a starter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The presence OF women averted a
FIST fight between two Chicago politi-
clans. The moral reform OF politics
hy women has begun.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

IL Will be interesting 10 note the eff
feet OF the precedent established by a
Scotch prison doctor who sent an
angry militant 10 the mat with his
fist. The personal touch may have an
influence on miIitancv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The Mexican border from the gulf
of Califorr ia to the gulf of Mexico
bristles with firearms and the people
carrying them are quick on the trig-
ger. If diplomacy succeeds in its
purpose it will be a distinct triumph
of mind over ammunition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The fate of the suffrage resolution
i'm congress is still in doubt due large
~ 60 the pulling and hauling of the
sufCrag ists who will not get together.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

The announcement that James Cor
don Bennett is in recalls the fact OF
ms existence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-19

National bank returns show a gain
IN volume OF business in New York
and little .. any change in the nest.