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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
WHAT is A CHRISTIAN?
~ Or. FRANK CRANE
Copyright. 1915. by Frank Crane)

Confusion arises in finding an answer
to this question when we do not keep
in mind that Christianity is an ideal, and
its practice, at the present stage of world
development, can only be approximate.
II we could literally practice an ideal II
would be an ideal no longer. The ideal
floats before us as guiding star. The
ideal is set for us as the perfect copy
book, toward which, by constant practice,
we are to work nearer and nearer.
A great deal Of conscience-lashing and
misery would be spared honest people IL
they realized this. Love is the fulfilling
of the law, which means that the earn
est desire and effort TO do right Is all
that is expected of human beings.
Christianity consists Of that body Of
ideas and emotions taught and exempli-
fed by Jesus. These constitute a dis
tinct force in human progress. They are
drawing individuals and the whole world
onward in development toward better
things constantly.
While the principles of Jesus are SIM
pie. few and easy TO be understood, 1t
must not be forgotten that they are
based on absolute justice.
Absolute justice cannot be maintained
by anybody except under social condi-
tion that are absolutely just. The only
way he can be a Christian under such
conditions is to go out and be crucified.
The social structure cannot endure him.
When We speak Of man being Chris
tan, therefore, IL is in an accommodated
sense of the word.
Louis +. Post in letter to Every
body's Magazine expresses this thought.
He says: IAN actual Christian is one
who in individual concerns sincerely tries
to practice the Christian ideal and in
common affairs sincerely tries to convert
to the Christian ideal the social organ
ism of which he is part"
In the last half of this statement lies
the gist Of the matter. Christianity Is
a social ideal. Every man in the United
States, and in measure in every other
country, is more than an individual; he
is maker Of laws and government. He
is responsible for the whole social or
ganism.
We can no longer shift responsibility
for world-conditions to rulers. We are
rulers. At first Christianity expressed
itself in terms Of individual salvation, be-
cause all countries were autocratic. The
growth of democracy has rolled the bur-
den of government upon the shoulders
Of the citizen.
We are awakening to the fact that no
man can save his own soul without saw
ing all souls. / share the crime Of every
criminal because / help create or per-
petrate the conditions that make crimi-
nal am guilty along with my country,
if II makes war, because stand for those
things in government that make war
possible.
The day Is past when the Christian
conscience can be satisfied with being
"plucked as a brand from the burning"
Nothing can satisfy the conscience Of a
man who accepts the leadership Of Jesus
but to put out the fire.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
Riggs Bank Fight VIII
Enlighten. the Public

criticism worked out In the writing
OF no less than $50 typed pages of
letters filled largely with accuse
tons and abuse accompanied by no
ofiicial act such as closing the bank.
as the controller might do n the
violations OF the banking act war
ranted H.
II Is safe 20 say that II an equal
amount OF attention had been de-
voted by the controller OF the cur.
rency TO the other 1900 national
banks. the controllers force of spe-
cial examiners would have had 10
be multiplied by several thousand
and the result on the national bank
Ing system would be remarkable.
Practices INDUCED In by 80 per cent
OF national banks would probably
have TO cease,
II was because this particular
bank was singled out for an unwont.
ed measure OF Mr.. williams's atten-
ton that the officials have asked the
court for an injunction and have
pointed out that a teud began when
John Shelton Williams was frozen
out OF the Seaboard Air line direct
orship by the National City bank OF
New York. and Milton Allies was
substituted Allies appeared before
the senate committee when the con
firmation Of Williams was under ad.
visement and told the committee
abou> the Seaboard incident and ex.
pressed uneasiness lest williams's
"vindictive nature" should bear re
suits In the exercise OF his power
as controller. This prophecy has
found fulfillment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
LANES I. AND SOAP

James ]. was actively interested in the indus
try which his successor had an opportunity OF
studying At Port Sunlight. In return for a pay.
ment OF 6 8 per ton on all SOC D produced, James
granted the company OF soapmakers OF Westmin
ster the monopoly for the making of soap IN
England The importation OF soap was forbid
den and officers were appointed TO deal with
Illicit soap boiling. its manufacture. even in
private houses for domestic purposes being pub
ishable by heavy penalties. Moreover a procls-
nation wss issued announcing that "the soap
made by the company IL good. sweet and service
able for our people" The annual revenue drawn
by the king from this source amounted to about
E3O0OO-London Chronicle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

little farther and enjoy it in the church.
Were we permitted TO see the face OF
the minister or priest whom We nave
come 10 hear there is no doubt but ms
spoken words would carry greater weight
through the expression which accompan-
led them.
We have a feeling that if one woman
in each church would brayely take the
initiative, the others would quickly fol-
low and everyone would be full Of graft
tude.
OF all places il would seem the most
fitting TO bare the head: and when bowed
in prayer, might not that head present
a more reverent aspect if not bedecked
with curious and ofttimes grotesque
hats
This is only suggestion which pre-
sents itself TO us every Sunday when
lodging right and left between bunch
of green cherries, surmounted by dan
ger signal of red ribbon and waving
black plume (which might ornament a
hearse.
II is disconcerting, to say the least, 10
keep ones thoughts on the Gospel ac-
cording 10 Saint Anybody when the gos-
pei according to the latest purveyor OF
fashions is thrusting itself before ones
eyes.
Dear ladies, we do not hold you guilty
of any crime but thoughtlessness; but
we will humbly thank you for displaying
little of that Christian grace which re-
CARDS the comfort of others as higher
than our own.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
Br GILSON 0ARDNER.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE
public will learn many valuable
things from the exposure sure to
follow the outbreak OF the feud be
tween controller OF the currency
and the Riggs National bank In this
city. The Riggs Ia a branch OF the
National City bank In New York.
Frank vanderlip's bank. known for
many years as the head OF the
Standard OIL group and allied with
the Morgan group, The other side
OF the financial street Is the Kuhn.
Loeb a Co, combination. from which
Secretary McAdoo and John Skel.
ton Williams are supposed to de.
rive their political sinews. some
persons anticipate something more
from the outbreak than a local cpl
sode: In fact, an open war between
these rival financial powers.
This Is not likely to take place.
The trouble Is largely personal and
local. II Is unfortunately largely
an exhibition of personal animosity
on the part OF John Shelton VII
hams. controller OF the currency. to-
ward Milton Allies. former assistant
secretary OF the treasury and now
vice-president OF the Riggs bank.
The Riggs Is strong concern. but
like other hanks. Il does things
which. according to the strict rule
OF national banking pruprieties are
no doubt subject 10 official criticism.
The difference in this case is that
the controller has devoted an UNI
usual amount Of time and effort 10
his criticism OF the Riggs bank, a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
Pointed Paragraphs
womsns fsvorite word is the
last.

wOmans favorite word is the
last.
n man has plenty OF nerve
he'll get the coin.
It's easier to land . husband than
to keep him landed.
II you are shy OF, enemies. forgive
a few Of your friends.
II man Ia intoxicated with love.
matrimony may sober him.
For each big man at the top there
are million small ones 81 the bot;
tom.
The man who has no ear for mu-
SIC may have one that he uses for a
pen rack.
He's a wise political orator who
can say things that sound well and
mean nothing
Most women suspect there is
some mischief brewing every time
their husbands smile,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
JApAN's ORANGE GARDENS

The world renowned orange gardens Of Jaffa--
the Joppa OF the Bible-present I'm the fruiting
season an enchanting sight. Surrounded by an
impenetrable hedge OF thorny cactus, which dur
ing their blossoming time must be a gorgeous
display OF intense and vivid scarlet and green
"a Ear as the eye can reach. the great trees, a.
large as oaks. extend in long shady avenues, each
loaded with q Wild profusion 81 rich ovoid fruit.
almost az large as small footballs, reminding
one OF the tabled forest whose trees bore a
harvest OF solid gold while the few flowers
stiIl left perfume the air with their fragrant
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
Hats OF in the Theater; Why
Not Hats Of in Church, Too?
CAN EDITORIAL ~ A woMAN)

Gan EDITORIAL BY a WoMAN)
We managed without much difficulty
10 convince our feminine friends that the
play and not millinery display was
what we parted with our money for
when we INDUCED In the theater.
They murmured little, but soon real
ized that they, as well as the sterner
sex, would be the gamer; and now we can
soe the stage without having our horizon
punctured by feathers, flowers and sail
Ike bows Of ribbon reefed or let out to
their uttermost to suit the craft.
We poohed this delightful reform to
~ olnt u concerto, even lectures (that
- ~ 6cbotnblo 9round) and we are
11!|nr w ~ eannot push II :
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
What Would Christ Do With
The $4,000 Bequeafhed Him?

Judea. Priests now take the vow OF
poverty: but on Jesus his very ma
ture imposed poverty without any
vow. He was no cautious, stats
teal Christ" but a man In whose
heart was a pity so vast 80 alien
bracing that none was left out of
It's infinite circle. He could not have
kept Mr. Won der Heide's money
He came to preach the gospel OF
good tidings 10 the poor.
And yet I don't believe Mr.. Won
der Heide was insane. He believed
that Jesus is coming back to earth,
and he wished to give his all TO the
Lord. In believing that money could
do Him any good. Mr.. Won der Heide
was acting on the policy OF the aver
age Christianity OF this materiaiistic
age. He did not understand that
so-called Christians are rich now
precisely because neither in our pri.
vate nor our public life Is this a
Christian nation or a Christian era.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
~ &C. &C. Is
He Describes the New D. A. C. 70 Casey. Who 10 N
EARLY Eniiehtsasd.
~ TOM NAY.

SkvHEREs talkin, said orosan "this tn
80 II
How'sth
they do
80
a
manw he'd wait
a a hed
whin tn
would getw
tn only bein able
loke because tn that maxim tn connection
-
chance islenin dons
have wait Till tn Grand Trunk decides take auto
an beat amy ould brain
change in
sv
There have chanses- Casey
Is done nom way usedt' be
openin d. c.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

policy OF ultdltdI
supervision they
are stopping great
leaks In efficiency
AZ small expense.
BY in stru citing
their employees In
FIRST aid rules In
case OF accident or
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
A Poem a Day.
THE HARP THAT oNCE TnRoUGH
TARA.s HALLS

TAnA's HALLs-
The harp that once through Tara's
halls
The soul OF music shed.
Now hangs az mute on Taras walls
As In the soul were fed.
80 sleeps the pride OF former days,
so al0Tys thrill 10 DER,
And hearts. that once beat high for
praise
Now feel that pulse no more.
No more TO chiefs and ladies' bright
The harp OF Tara sweils:
The chord alone. that breaks at night.
It's tales % ruin tells .
Thus freedom now 30 seldom wakes.
The only throb she gives
II when some heart Ind gnant breaks,
To show that stu she lives.
Thomas Moore.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
Jackies to Shoot at; Women
Fit Only to Grieve and Die

On the head of the United States naval
service, according to Detroit physician,
partly rests the blame for the suicide
Of Mrs. S. B. Rinness, the young woman
who killed herself in her rooming house
in this city few days ago.
Last January" said this physician to
The Times, Mrs. Rinness visited my Of
fice and complained Of illness.
Il gave her some simple remedies, and
about three weeks later she returned.
AShe was in exceedingly low spirits.
s.She said her health was broken, that
she was in poor financial circumstances,
that her husband was coppersmith en-
ployed on the battleship Wyoming, and
that she had no one to care for her.
.She worried particularly over the
fact that she was to bring another little
life into the world, although her first
babe was only few months old. Finally,
she suggested Illegal treatment
s'Of course told her this was out of
the question, but that would write to
the naval authorities and try to get shore
duty for her husband, so that he might
be able to spend at least portion Of his
time with her.
Il did this; / explained the situation
70 the secretary of the navy, and all the
satisfaction ! got was that the depart
ment had no work on shore for a cop
porsmith.
ssThe next thing heard about the
woman's plight was that she had killed
herself In her desperation
The naval authorities must assume at
least portion Of the blame for this poor
woman's death.
Ordinary humanitarian instincts
should have prompted the authorities to
come to her rescue by giving her the
comforting presence of her husband in
such trying period Of her life.
II her husband had been an officer he
could have resigned, but an enlisted man
must serve out his term.
It's the old story of discrimination in
favor Of the higher-ups.
The naval service is no place for mar
ried man.
The way they have to paint it up on
the biIlboards suggests that it cannot be
all that It is cracked up to be for any
man.
II may be there is about it too much Of
the inhumanity for which war is noted /;
the same inhumanity there was in the
refusal to let this man 60 to sick and
grieving wife; the same inhumanity that
cries for bigger armies and bigger
nayies; for death and for suicides.
The whole lingo spirit is just that
which we meet in the instance of this
woman's sad end-that common sailors
and common soldiers do not amount to
much, and that suffering mothers or
wives are not to be considered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
They Wont.

1T II great pity" said the girl
who Ii popular. that young men
won't arrange their visits on the
short and sweet plan"
What IL that" asked the other
girl.
go home early and leave a box
of candy."--N Y. World.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
From Another
Point of VielU

Suitable sign for a bird house: For
Wrent."
In Boston a woman owns bedspread
for which she paid 81 200. Some price
to pay for bedspread, but it can always
be turned back.
It has just occurred to us that one SEN
ator Murtha has had pretty smooth sail
ing since Chase S. Osborn was governor.
It took two weeks campaign this
year to clean up st. Louis. Usually it is
easy enough to do in nine innings.
A Connecticut man who desired to die
independent, as he had lived, lies in
grave he dug himself. However, there
are those who occupy political graves dug
by themselves, and they were, respective
ly, Republicans and Democrats.
In London only persons over the age
of Is may pawn goods. But the average
fellow seldom gets watch until he's that
old, anyway.
st. Paul shoe factories annually use
u
also. st. Paul will probably claim It
throws the hooks into Minneapolis.
Honduras, says business note, wants
United States candy. Always somebody
wanting some of our candy.
Norway ships over 5000 tons of fer
rosilicon annually. Our idea is that con-
siderable of that could be summarized and
never missed
Percussion caps, according to the scien-
fists, came into use. to replace the flint
lock, in 1920. What we want to know Is
when did they get up those things they
wear at college over the football locks?
Petrograd Is to install sewerage sys-
tenn at cost of $50, 100000. Some drain
Charles Hoffbauer, the artist who vbIe /.
student IN Paris won second medal Al the a.
Ion with HIS first picture, n feat never before or
since duplicated, is now at the front Nth nj.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

Big firms throughout the country
are finding out that by adopting a
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17
Til for Tat

Doctor-Hov much are you going
10 charge me for winning that law
suit
Lawyer-How much are you
going to charge me for removing
my sppendix.-Life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

"Th' Easter services at tn
church will be repeated this
Sunday { accommodate Miss
Julia Bensington, whose hat
didn't get done in time
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

Charles Hoffbsuer, the artist, who vhiIe
student IN Paris won a second medal Al the a.
Ion with his first picture, feat never before or
since duplicated. Is now at the front Win NJ.
regiment In France
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

Petrograd is to install sewerage sys-
tenn at cost of $50, 5000. Some drain.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

Honduras, says business note, wants
United States candy. Always somebody
wanting some of our candy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

Norway ships over 5000 tons of fer
rosilicon annually. Our idea is that con-
siderable of that could be summarized and
never missed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

Percussion caps, according to the scien-
fists, came into use. to replace the flint
lock, in 1920. What we want to know Is
when did they get up those things they
wear at college over the football locks?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

st. Paul shoe factories annually use
100000 buttons. In which respect,
also, st. Paul will probably claim II
throws the hooks into Minneapolis.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

In London only persons over the age
of 16 may pawn goods. But the average
fellow seldom gets watch until he's that
old, anyway.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-04-17

,kIv@HERE's no use in talkin." said Grosan the ct
greatest age that IN world ever saw.
~ thaf~s sks1G as
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-14

Ten tons of HAY
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-10-14
N. to meet again at 2 o'clock P. M.
Afternoon Session.

The Board met at 2 o'clock P. M.
as per adjournment. Com. Ander-
son in the chair with all members
present.
Moved by Com. Lokensgard, second
ed by Com. Hennessy, that the min
utes of the August and September
meetings be read. Motion carried.
The minutes were read and on mo-
ton of Com. Robe, seconded by Com.
Hennessy, were approved as read.
Motion carried.
Moved by Com. Lokensgard, second
ed by Com. Hennessy that the stipula-
ton entered into between r. A. Mes
tos, as States Attorney of Ward
County, and F. B. Lambert, as attor-
ney for the heirs of Peter Cenell, de-
ceased, on the 3rd day of September,
1915, in the matter of the claim of
Ward County against the estate of
Peter Cenell, deceased, said bill being
for care of the said Peter Cenell at
hospital. Whereas, it was stipulated
that Ward County accept 100000 as
settlement in full, the same be and is
hereby approved and sanctioned by the
Board of County Commissioners of
Ward County and that the Board of
County Commissioners hereby COM
promise the said claim against the
said estate of Peter Cenell and con-
sents to reduction in the amount of
said claim from $948.07 to 100000.
Motion carried.
Moved by Com. Robe, seconded by
Com. Vandenoever, that the proceed
ings of the Board of Equalization for
the year 1915 be read. Motion carried.
The minutes were read and on motion
Of Com. Lokensgard, seconded by CON-
Vandenoever, were approved as read.
Notion carried.
The Board adjourned at S o'clock
P. M. to meet again at o'clock A. M,
Oct. Z, 1915.
The Board met at 8 o'clock A. M.
as per adjournment. Com. Anderson
in the chair with all members pres
ent.
Moved by Com. Hennessy, seconded
by Com. Robe that the report of John
Lynch, Police Magistrate, for quarter
ending Sept. 30th, 1915, be accepted
and approved and the auditor author
lied to issue warrants in payment of
same. Motion carried.
Moved by Com. Hennessy, seconded
by Com. Robe that the deed given by
L. R. Larson for right of way across
his land on Lot 1, Sec. 80, Twp. 154,
R. 80, be accepted and the auditor in
structed to have same placed on rec
ord. Motion carried.
Moved by Com. Lokensgard, second
ed by Com. Robe that the Janitor be
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Household Articles
One hard coal base burner
One Ignite magazine
One range
One oil stove
One book case
One dresser with glass
Two old fashioned bureaus
One dining room table, loft
One rug 9xl2 it., nearly new
Linoleum, 12xl0H it., nearly new
Washmachine and wringer
One power washing machine
Two iron bedsteads. steel springs, new
Two davenport lounges
One sofa
Two wash stands
Child rocker
Three rocking chairs and eight other chairs
One walnut cupboard
One high chair
One kitchen cabinet
Ice cream freezer
One cream separator
Barrel churn and two 5-gal. cream cans
Bread mixer, dishes, jars, buckets, pots,
pans, scales, food chopper, lamps.
About us quarts canned fruit; cucumber
pickles; buffers, lard, 10 gals; bu. beam;
garden stuff.
Bed comforts; horse blankets; fur coat;
mans and boys sheepskin coat.
Scoops, forks, shoves and other articles
too numerous to mention.
Everything goes as we are going to Cali
fornia.
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Harness

Two sets heavy harness; two sets light
work harness; half set harness; one single
harness, and one saddle.
Ten tons of HAY