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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Glass IS Held Meeting
Members of Augsburg Lutheran Sunday
School Entertained by Mrs.
]. w. Kinepeter

Glass is of uhe Augsburg Lutheran
Sunday school held business and So
cial meeting at the home of Mrs. j.
w. klinepeter, 317 kelker street, Sat
urday evening.
The members present included Mr..
Hoffman, teacher of the class; Mrs.
Maiy Baekenstoss, Mrs. W. R. DeHart.
Mrs. Ida Isenberg, Mrs. G. W. Fisher.
Mrs. J. c. Forsythe, Mrs. William Guy,
Mrs. A. C. Hilner. Mrs. Mary Kauf.
mann, Mrs. Mary Kaufman, Mrs. C. G.
Kelley, Mrs Ira c. Kutz, Mrs T. R.
Rooms, Mrs. Ella Miller, Mrs. II. {.
Rineard, Miss Mary Rineard. Mrs. Til
lie Seitz, Mrs. G. F. Wilson, Mrs. Diehl,
Mrs. Sue Mehaffey, Miss Blanche Ba-
ker, Miss Anna Seitz, Miss Kaufman,
Mrs. William Hail, Miss Olive
Klinepeter, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Kline
peter.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Cave CHILDREN'S PARTY
Mrs. Clarence Flowers Entertained In
Honor of Her Five-Year- Old
Son, Milton

Mrs. Clarence Flowers entertained at
children is party at her home, State
street, Saturday afternoon in eompi-
ment to her little son, Milton Emhick K
Flowers, who celebrated his fifth birth
day anniversary.
Games, music and contests were en-
joyed by the little guests after which
a birthday luncheon was served. Those
present included Rose Flowers. Mildred
Flowers, Elizabeth Dunbar Flowers,
Junior Flowers, John Bushey, Jr., John
Guyer, Jr., Benjamin Flowers, John
Patterson. Frederick Lumb and Law
renee Hetrick, Jr.
Mrs. Flowers was assisted by Mrs.
Lawrence Hetrick, Sr., Mrs. John Guy
er, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Frank Covert,
Miss Edith Flowers, Mrs. John Bushev
and Mrs. c, j. B. Flowers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
ENTERTAINED S. S. Class
Members Were Guests of Mrs. w. H.
Yocum at Her Cottage Helena
at the Cove

Mrs. w. II. Yocum entertained the
Sunday school class of Fifth Street NJ.
+. church, taught by Mrs. John W.
Finton, at her cottage, Helena, at the
Cove, on Friday. The members spent
delightful day during which dinner and
supper was served. Those present were:
Mrs. John W. Finton, Mrs. Fannie
Coover, Mrs. Maggie Croft, Mrs. Will
liam Anderson. Mrs. William Fenster-
macher, Mrs. Harry Kreps, Mrs. Anna
Heckert, Mrs. George Hippensteel, Mrs.
Charles Rhise, Mrs. Annie Tomlinson,
Mrs. James Macklin, Mrs. James Pen.
nell, Mrs. William Chandler, Mrs. Harry
Smith. Mrs. George Reed, Mrs. Bert
Lr3htner, Mrs. John Page, Mrs. Elmer
Sterringer, Mrs. Edward Forney, Mrs.
Charles Zimmerman, Mrs. Frank Gem
perling, Mrs. William Yocum, Miss
Mary CLOSER, Miss Naomi Smith, Miss
Helen Chandler and Miss Helen Yocum.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
MRS. HOVERTER HONORED
Birthday Dinner Given in Celebration
of Her 10th Anniversary-Nine
Children in Attendance

Nine sons and daughters. with their
families. attended the birthday ulnner
of Mrs. Mary ii. Hoverter. given Sat,
urday at her home, 1857 Mulberry
street, in celebration of her seveutieth
birthday anniversary The table APP
pointments were in pink and white,
with basket of seventy pink and
white roses as eenterpiece.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles \. Hoverter, Miss Anna G.
HoVerter, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert X. Ma
thias and son. Miss Elizabeth Hoverter.
Mr., and Mrs. Victor c. Gibbons, all of
this city; the Rev. and Mrs. G. X.
Hoverter and daughter, of Elizabeth
town; Mr.. ana Mrs. John P. Hoverter
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Il. f.
Hoverter, of Philadelphia: Miss Beulah
5. Hoverter. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Strickler and the Rev. DR.. W. y.
Yates and Mrs. Yates, of Harrisburg.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
MISS SARA PETERS HOSTESS
Entertained Number of Friends at
Her Home Saturday Evening

Miss Sara Peters entertained at her
home, 1120 Green street, Saturday
night. The rooms were prettily dee
GRATED and the guests spent pleasant
evening with music. games and con-
tests. Supper was served to the fol-
lowing guests:
Misses Gertrude Fry, Edna Wallow-
er, Trevilla Wallower, Rebecea Swong-
er Anna Lewis, Mary Allen. Fay
George, of Reading; Helen Rose, Jessie
Andrews, of Philadelphia; Sara Peters.
Mrs. Rose Peters, Mrs. B. Miller, Miss
Agnes Peters, Reuben Bodenhorn, John
Miller, Charles Maley, John Bright,
Fred Ritter, Herbert Rooms. Albert
Smith. Harry Hanee, John Bower. of
Altoona; Robert Messersmith, of York
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peters. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Peters, Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce
Fry and Mrs. Thumma.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
GIFTS FOR MISS GEiSEL
Bride-elect Given Shower at Her Home
Saturday Evening

Miss Helen Geisel gave miscella.
neous shower at her home, 24S Maclay
street, in compliment to Miss Grace
Geisel, whose engagement to Merle
Fleisher, of Lebanon, was recently an
nouneed. The bride-elect was the re-
cipient of many beautiful gifts ineIud-
ing cut glass, silver, china and linen.
Those present were:
Mrs. P. c. Lupkie, Mrs. Clyde Giant,
Mrs. L. Attig, Mrs. Willison Miller,
Miss Lavine Grove, Miss Virginia
Lingel, Miss Mary Bixler, Miss Mabel
Thorn, Miss Margaret Shoop, Miss
Anna Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Geisel.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
STEEVER JORDAN HOST
Entertained Friends at His Home Sat.
urday Evening-Supper Was Served

Steever Jordan entertained num-
Der of friends at his home, 223 Maclay
street, Saturday evening. Games, mu-
sic and contests were enjoyed. after
which supper was served.
Those present were Thomas Dennis,
Richard Tippett, Marlin Weitzel, John
Hendrickson, Meredith Germer, Lloyd
Gotwalt, Henry Baer, Harry Ellinyer,
Donald Miller, William Shure, Steever
Jordan, Mary Roberts, Anna Elizabeth
jordan, Mrs. William Stimler, Mrs.
Anna Steever, Miss Emma knight.
Prof. F. deEehmendia, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry C. Jordan.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Supper For Sunday School Glasses

The Hooao and Agogo classes OF the
First Baptist Sunday school, taught
by Mrs. Harry Swsrtz and the Rev. w.
5. Booth, held meeting at the church
parsonage on Friday evening. H. B,
Shsner was elected 70 fill the vacancy
Saused by the resignation of RAY Peif-
fer as president of the Agogo class.
After spending a very enjoyable even
! ing, a chicken and waffle supper was
served to the following members:
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Swartz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Shaner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Price, Mr.. and Mrs. John Con-
ner, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Shaner, Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Hooker, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pearson, Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Burd, the Rev. W. 5. and Mrs. Booth.
Miss Wilmington, Miss katherine
lbaeh, Eugene Strife, Joseph Booth,
Stanley Bell, +. H. Mailey.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
steeley-seifert Wedding

Aoun0viile. March IA pretty we'd
dlng was solemnized Saturday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel
Seifert, when their daughter. Miss
Mary g., was married to William NJ.
>'eeiey, OF Rohrerstown. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. A. S. Hot
tenstein, of East Petersburg. LLOYD A.
hoffman acted as best man and Miss
Minnie Harmon, bridesmaid. Imme.
diately following there was a reception.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
GIFTS FOR MRS. JAMES
Miscellaneous Shower Given in Compli-
ment to Bride

Mrs. Lewis james. a recent bride.
was given miscellaneous shower Sat
urday evening at the home of her moth
er, Mrs. Aaron Mover, Green Hill, by
the members of the Friday Embroidery
Club.
Mrs. James was the recipient of
many beautiful gifts. A buffet luncheon
was served to the following:
Misses Mary Kreig, Helen Sanford,
Pauline Shure, Mabel 20 as, Harriet
Lehman, Nettie Hemp .f. Ruth Shure,
Elizabeth Dodds, Mrs Roy Sulouf.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Worse Than Useless

The Full Crew Law is one of the
pieces of legislative folly for which the
people are now paying in the form of
advanced freight and passenger rates.
1t compels the railroads to pay men
whom they do not need, men who are
worse than useless because their idle
ness is demoralizing to the whole work
ing force.-Ndtiondl Stoekman and
Farmer. Pittsburgh.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
MISS GROVE HOSTESS
Entertained the Members of Her Sun
day School Class-Oficers Elected

Miss LaVene Grove entertained her
Sunday school class at her home, $50
Curtin street, Saturday night. A bust
ness meeting was held and the follow
ing officers elected:
President, Mildred Gallagher; vice
president, Frances Forney; treasurer,
Mary Binkley; secretary, Miss Esther
Silence. A social hour was enjoyed and
dainty refreshments served.
Those present were Misses Mildred
Gallagher, Frances Forney, Mary Blink
ley, Esther Stence, Margaret Wolf,
Dorothy Martz, Martha Minter, Mil
dTed Rhoads. Marian Zimmerman.
Phoebe Slime. James Groye, Mrs. Al
bert Burkholder, LaVene Grove, Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Grove. Each guest re-
ceived flag as favor.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Return From Trim to r1or;d.

Mrs. A. ]. Miller, Is South Third
street, returned yesterday from Florida.
where she visited humber of points of
interest She was accompanied by Miss
Mary Palmer, of Lancaster. and Mrs.
NJ. T. Wright, of Philadelphia. They
were in Florida about month.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Right Attitude Taken

The proposition of the railroads of
Pennsylvania to submit the question of
the repeal of the Full Crew Laws to the
public. because the latter is vitality inter
ested in this problem, is only another in
stance of the change which has taken
place in the attitude of many of the
great business corporations of the coun-
try which are semi-public in their char
acter-Tanes, Monongahelo, Pa.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Deprives Others of Jobs

The entire act is based upon false
economic principle-that work can be
made by legislative cdict To make
job for one man where there is no serv-
ice to perform means depriving another
man of job where service under nor
NAL conditions is needed,-Herald,
WauneShot0 Pa
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Announce Birth Of Dauabter

Mr.. and Mrs. David wingeard, Sixth
and Curtin streets, announce the birth
of daughter, Kathryn Louisa, Satur-
day, February 13. Mrs. Wingeard was
Miss kathryn Miller prior to her mar
riage.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Public Nightly Interested

In the last analysis the public pays the
bill, and the public is, therefore, nightly
interested in the present attack on the
Full Crew bill.-Gnsette and Bulletin,
WHiiGmSboyt. Pa.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Honest Proposition

Here is perfectly fair and honest
proposition that ought to receive the at
tention of the Legislature, and no doubt
the great majority of the legislators are
perfectly willing to consider it.-Even-
ma Times, Trenton.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Justice Demands Repeal

The law was simply sop to the
labor vote. Common justice demands
the repeal of the Full Crew Law of
New Jersey.-Gosette, Spring Lake.
N. J.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Daughters of 1871. to Meet

The next meeting of the Daughters
of 1912 will be held Thursday, April
Sth st the home of Mrs. Christian w.
Lynch, 211 State street.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Annonnce Masouerade Social

Camp %. P. o. of A. will hold mas
querade social in the Flatiron building
Nineteenth and Derry streets, Wednes-
day night, March 3, at o'clock.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Law Makes Drones

A Full Crew Law is law to mulct
railroads and make them throw away
money to maintain drones.-The Sun,
NeSu York.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Returned Prom Wedding Trin

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kranz have re
turned from their wedding trip TO Erie
and points west and will take up theil
residence in this city.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
For Future Good

The course now being pursued by the
railroads should eliminate forever the
misunderstanding elements which are re-
sponsible for the full crew impositions
Morris County Press, MorristOacn,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Confidence in People

We have full confidence that the peo-
pie will see the point and have their rep
resentatives in the two legislatures re-
peal the Full Crew Laws.-Evening
Star, Philadelphia
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Unnecessary Men

From no source does it seem to be
successfully maintained that all of the
men now employed on trains are neces-
sary to safety in operation.-Ledder,
JohnstoaW.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Evidence to Public

The public is ready to hear the evil
dence and it is up to the parties con-
cerned, the railroads and the trainmen,
to submit their briefs. This the rail-
roads are doing and to their credit, be
it said, in an open and above-board man
ner-Daily Republican, Millvlie, ". J.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Newspapers Voice Public Demand
for Repeal of Full Crew Laws

Public sentiment, expressed by the newspapers
whemngy favors the repeal of the Full Crew" excess
man crew Laws.
On February 14th the railroads of Pennsylvania New
Jersey frankly and feaesy submitted the Public
Opinion the why which burden the
people, should be repealed.
On this presentation of facts have taken position
Editorials the number of 199 have
of the Railroads Executive Committee group news
on the proposition follows:
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Railroads Congratulated

Undoubtedly this is a good move and
one for which the Pennsylvania and its
associate companies should be congratu-
lated-Ndtional Labor Tribune, Pitts
bHr0H
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Most Impressive

As for the appeal of the railroads
against the extra or Full Crew Law, it
must be said that it is presented with
force of facts and figures and a direct
ness of reasoning that is most impress
sive.-IntelHgencer, Lancaster, Pa.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Following are excerpts from variou. newspapers
Justice in Repeal

When all sides shall have been heard,
it is not too hazardous to predict that the
Legislatures of both States will recog-
nize the justice of the appeal and re-
trace a step which was taken improvi-
IDENTIFY and without full knowledge of the
facts.-PnbGc Ledger, Philadelphia.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Common Sense Action

Repeal the Full Crew Law in the name
of common sense-Plain Dealer, Phiia-
delbhid.
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Wipe the Law OFF

A vigorous, common sense argument
is that presented in behalf Of the rail-
roads endeavoring to secure repeal of
the Full Crew Law The measure should
be promptly wiped from the statute
books.-Record, Summit. N. J.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
People Favor Repeal

The railroads-not always right-are
absolutely right in asking for the repeal
of the Full Grew Law, and we believe the
people of the State will favor the action
taken by the railroads.-Independent,
COileoeyiile. Pa.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Fifth Wheel Men

These men are of no more use than
fifth wheel to coach. Their presence
on the trains is in no way helpful. 1t is
rather detrimental than otherwise to the
efficiency of the service.-Smday Dis
batch PHILADELPHIA.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Turn On the Light

The fact that the opponents of the re-
peal of the Full Crew Laws object to the
light, that they do not want popular dis
cussion, is very strong evidence in itself
that they have case that will not stand
the light.-Moyning Sas, Baltimore.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Repeal Fully Warranted

1t would seem as if the action to b,
taken in the attempt to repeal the so
called Full Crew" Law was fully war
ranted-DiStdtch. Erie.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Economically Unsound

The Full Crew Law is economically
unsound 1t provides for employment
and payment of men who perform no
useful function.-Tribtme, Neac York.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Get Laws Repealed

There should be comparatively LITTLE
difficulty in getting the Full Crew Law.
of this and neighboring States repealed
by an appeal to public opinion.-Record
Philddeithia
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-01
Objectionable Legislation
Rectify Grave Error

Pressure is being brought upon our
Legislature to repeal the Full Crew Law.
1t is to be hoped that grave error will
be .rectifed. The law has promoted
neither safety nor efficiency. Loss of
life has actually increased.-Toavn and
County, Pennsbmg, Pa
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-19
ADVICE TO JANEY.-

ADVICE TO JANEY.-My advice
to the poor, unfortunate woman who
has to live with a man who is adj
dicted to the use of intoxicants
would be- to obtain divorce immedi-
ately and procure an injunction
against him that he must refrain
from molesting her. Then go and
live somewhere he will not find her,
if she wants to save her life, for such
a brute would not stop at anything
to murder her at the impulse of the
moment. Such a man ought to be
placed in an institution for defec-
tives. Furthermore, DRINKS should
be prohibited from ever marrying,
for the children born from such men
only create more DRINKS. - Mrs.
Mrs. Louise CUthbert, 24S w. Goethe.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-19

for three little girls in one family
to have their birthdays on the same
day each year, but that's the fun
the youngsters In the above picture
have They're the daughters Of Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh MCGOWAN of Br-
mfngham, Ala, and all were born on
Nov. 9 Of different years: They are
8, 6 and 2.
-O-O-
Some members of the British
House of Lords sure have got The
cold feet.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-19
EATING ALCOHOL

EATING ALcoHoL-When your
system is poisoned from eating beef
steak and you have auto intoxication
from its use as food, there are few
things that can be eaten.
Take good brandy of high aIco-
holic proof and mix with equal parts
of milk Watch your own case and
make the dose in accordance with it.
About a pint every "a hours, the al
cohol will act as a perfect food, leav-
ing no poisonous residue if the prop
er amount is taken An examination
for tapeworm should also be taken.
as beefsteak in most cases is the
cause of tapeworm-
DR.. DRY Kellogg says that beef
steak is unfit to eat Besides. it
seems so inhuman to kin a defense
less animal that eats what we can
not eat and transforms part of its
food into milk and fertilizer that is
of great benefit to mankind.
Doner.
1890
8 The safest bet is always the one
You didn't make
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-11-19

that means that we are looking for
it. You may leave it to the capital
lists. They will find some patriotic
reasons for it, to salute the flag, a
battleship Maine, or something.-N
Lean, 1923 Potomac Az.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30

But the false prophets OF peace have assured
us All along that there Is no danger whatever
~ war between tho United states and any
other country. and that consequently. any
money spent on national defonces which We
do not need is just 90 much money squandered.
They tell us further that our armaments are
a menace % other nations that they evidence
suspicion of other nations. and thereby place
ourselves under suspicion.
According % such philosophy the college
man who becomes an athlete is a trouble
breeder. for the reason that the mere posses-
sion OF muscle makes him a menace 20 other
men.
Nov. n We are In any danger % var We
ought 70 DO the right thing 20 secure The
safety % our country. OF our homes and our
antilles. aul uIuEs that are de- to uF
HH be true that the possession % ornaments
4. an ind1coment Tor those rho have them %
use them. and 10 81 be- true that they fret the
frbunF spirit OF other nations al rcd fag
frsts a bull. ard thereby leads them 20 aitacs
a. tssn. surely. ue DO not need more arma
rs1ts lsrs INSTEAD %. n'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-30

gun and armorplate works in the United States
Also this circle will include not only New York
and nearby cities. but also Boston. Albany
syracuse. Philadelphia and the most important
coal fields OF PENNSYLVANIA.
What a prize for the Invader What a crime
20 leave unguarded the solar plexus of Uncle
Sam comprised within this cirClei
The reason we have not had war with one OF
the Great Powers during the past twenty-five
years r. because the European balance OF
power has protected us. Germany has not
dared to attack us for fear OF England and
France; England and France have not dared %
attack MS for fear OF Germany Whoever may
win in the present war, We are doomed TO fight
the winner. The only thing that could save US
would be for the conflict 20 end in a draw.
II what hear about German atrocities IS
true. then n those barbarous Germans win we
shall have an Attila and horde or Huns thun.
dering at our gates. Some Of the things which
those Teutons will do TO us with their modern
implements OF murder and destruction viii
make the shade OF old Attila groan with envy
and the fossil part Of him turn In the grave.
We are already at lOggerheads with England
over her treatment OF American shipping des-
tined for neutral ports. England. however
promises the United States that she will pay
the damages II we will only be patient until the
allies have won the eight But who would pay
the indemnity should England lose the hght?
Germany certainly would not do Il. On the
contrary, Germany would make US indemnity
her for aid and comfort given TO the allies
In the heat OF partisan feeling during the
war We altogether too apt 10 conclude that
a people or a nation whose ideals ambitions
and necessities diner from ours are uuscrupu-
ious harbarians just in proportion 10 that dif.
ference
] can remember very we'll during the Civil
War what We thought % General Lee and Jef
Davis; and what a horde of Huns we're the
SOutheruers. We have since learned that Cen
eral Lee was one OF the greatest and best Of
men. and that Jen Davis was not a bad fellow
and that the Southerners are an excellent
people
Let as have malice toward none and charity
for all.
selfexcuslng barbarism has made tho saying
a trite one. All IS fair I'm war" In the life
snd-desth grappie Of war stern necessity e. apt
30 be the only guide International treaties.
without the power of neutrals 90 enforce them.
are but CobWebs across the path OF marching
armies. Knowing that this is true. let as real
lie that We can rely only on universal interna.
tl0ual treaties supported not only by the hearts
and hands. and best policies Of an the contract.
ing parties. but also BY all their united mlt
tary strength.
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any more. we should disarm until we are
defenceless enough to be perfectly safe.
On the other hand. n there be any hkelt
hood that this country may be invaded by a
foreign foe. we should be prepared TO meet
the invaders In the right way and with the
right spirit
Now, II the right way to meet an army OF
invaders Is that which Mr.. Carnegie recently
suggested nam by, that he go out to meet
them and make a speech to them then that is
what should be done. have, however. heard
Mr.. Carnegie speak several times. and II has
never occurred TO me that his speeches had
in them a sufficient repellinE power 70 turn
back invading army.