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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-01-28
'Ah :
lf Edward Amherst OFT by
Thos. Broois stclser
Styles Him i MN of Idtellec.
tAal and Artistic Superiority.
Is Soon 70 Lecture ffiirre.

4 y 4 g
Several yeara ago. n the annual
Chicago convention Of the depart
ment rnanagers and hooking RIP
resentAtiyes 81 the Kldpath I.yceum
Bureau. ! remember having said,
ina little impremptu speech. thst
MI. Edward Amherst OFT, judged
BY purely Lyeeam ssandaFds. vac
the biggast professional lecturer
then on the platform.
| The conservative truth u that
statement 10 a conviction ssill.
/ The better become acquainted
with the manhood Of the man. The
more | learn Of the culture Of his
gifted brain. brain which fer YER
satility comes dramatically near ba-
Ing the brain OF q genius, the more
| come to analyxe the natural and
acquired refnements Of his heart
the more am permitted 10 know
Of bis dreams. and oil what be il as
piring to become In relation TO the
Lyceum movement---then the more
| am convinced that be lie one Of
the big men any OF US viii have to
stirpsss II We are to attain merited
leadership among the professional
lecturers.
II 10 a delight to follow man OF
Mr.. Outs intellectual and artistic
ne NJ doing fof fife
Lyceum OF his day what William
Faversham and Il. ii. sothern are
doing TO maintain the finer stand.
ards oil the stage.
To q man OF Mr.. 0tts tempera-
ment aud ideals. the Lyceum is a
sacred institution and sacred re-
sponsibili,y, Therefore he never
stoops TO conquer the esteem OF the
people he addresses. lie wins no,
only their esteem, their enthusiastic
admiration aud their love, but he
wins II all by the fine appeal Of his
platform dignity. the mastery OF
his scholarly thinking, and the
magnetism OF his intellect.
II | were to choose the man
among lecture talent. most useiu
to the lecture phase OF the Lyceum
cause, | would name for that dis.
tinction, Mr.. OFT. To say this Ia in
no way disparagement Of any
other great lecturer. 1t is merely
the simple truth as every well.in.
formed man. unprejudiced, knows.
All this and more. much more,
will be proclaimed OF him after he
lie gone. prefer to proclaim il
now.
Mr.. Edward Amherst OF ia a
dreamer. Yes' So were Beecher,
Wendell Phillips. John B. Cough
and all the other men who pioneer.
ed and founded the Lyceum in
America. Like these men, MIR. on
Is an iconoclast, but he is a gentle
iconoclast. His conversation style
OF oratory is intense in its power to
grip the finer emotions OF his audi
tors. The potentiality of this mans
technique lies in the quie,
poise OF his unassumed naturalness
lie lie a crusader Who fights with
one OF the best minds OF this or any
other generation OF professional
Lyeeutn celebrities, .a .p
Mr.. OFT loves the tradition OF the
Lyceum. He tolls to preserve and
exslt its standards of artistic dig.
nifty. He has the sensitive temper.
ament Of the true artist, He is
marking an epoch in Lyceum his.
tory and he will be adored by those
OF the next decade as having been
10 the Lyceum cause what Thomas
Jefferson, the statesman dreamer,
was to the Democracy.
Mr.. OF will appear here FEB, 81
in the first number OF the Lyceum
Course.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-01-28

That settles it--Fcrd's financial
manager ia no gentleman and not
even q sport. He refused 10 put
up the cash Tor new gowns Tor some
OF the fair DANES OF The peace party.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-01-28

FOUND-Ladies tan kid glove
in Pos.otfice Sunday night. Owner
can have same by calling at this
Office and paying for this notice.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-01-28
6. {. COLLINS
Funeral Director and
E.mbaImer

carry a complete line
AZ grades, collins and
caskets. Special AT
tention given 10 all
calls, day or night
Phones: Store l12.
Residence, 1856,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
MABEL NoRMAND's NEW ROLE
Appears In "Stolen Magic" as the
Hostess Of a Traveller From
India

Miss Mabel Normand. the clever,
piquant commedienne OF the Triangle
Keystone forces, appears in new
Triangle comedy, Stolen Magic, as
the lady Of the house where Raymond
Hitchcock, visitor from India is en-
tertained. She rapidly becomes in
volved in the whirlwind action till a
Hindu who has been pursuing Hitch
cock throws a sleeping powder in
front Of her. She collapses Supplied
into Hitchcocks arms. Then Mack
Sennett, who plays the husband,
comes on the scene. He THINKS that
Hitchcock is trying to break up his
home. One of the last scenes shows
Miss Normand clinging frantically to
n chandelier of her bedroom while
Sennett again finds Hitchcock an in.
truder near by. In the end all is eX-
planned. The wicked magic scroll
has done the mischief, and on its re-
turn TO the Hindu peace again reigns
in the upset household.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
NOTICE OF SALE

OF WATERWORKS BONDS IN THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF SEVEN.
TY THOUSAND DOLLARS $50. OOOI
AND ELECTRIC LIGHT BONDS, IN
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT or
FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS,
$4,000, OF THE CITY OF LOGAN,
COUNTY OF CACHE, STATE OF
UTAH.
PUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY
GIVEN of the intention OF the City
of Logan, County of Cache, State Of
Utah, to issue, negotiate and sell it's
certain Waterworks Bonds, Series OF
october / 1916, in the aggregate
amount of Seventy Thousand Dol
lars (S7O,OOO), to be issued for the
purpose OF raising funds for increas.
ing, improving, enlarging, extending,
perfecting and adding to the present
water supply and waterworks system
in said Logan City; said bonds to
bear the date the LIST day of october,
| 1915, due and payable twenty t2U)
years after date, without option of
prior payment, drawing interest at
the rate of five CO. per cent per an
mum. interest payable sem-annCally
on the 1st day of April and the lst
day of october in each year, said
bonds being in the denomination OF
One Thousand Dollars Isl ,00O) each
and being payable, both princiDal
and interest, at the National Bank Of
Commerce, in the City of New York,
State of New York.
Also its certain Electric Light
Bonds, Series of October |, 1916, In
the aggregate amount OF Fifteen
Thousand Dollars (s15,00Ol, to be is
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
AT THE LYRIC
TONIGHT

Hazel Dawn in Under Cover"
Travel Picture.
"A Hike With the Igorots."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

sued for the purpose of raising funds
to defray the expense of rebuilding.
repairing, reconstructing, extending
and otherwise improving the pres
ent electric lighting system in said
Logan City, Tor the purpose of more
adequately providing a means of sup
plying electric light for said City and
for the inhabitants thereof; said
bonds to bear date the first day of
October, 1916 due and payable tWen-
ty (20) years after date, without op-
ton OF prior payment, drawing inter
est at the rate of five (5) per cent
per annum interest payable ,emian-
nually on the LIST day of April and
the 1st day OF October in each year,
said bonds being in the dencmina-
ton of One Thousand Dollars Isl, 000)
each and being payable, Doth prin-
cipal and interest at the National
Bank of Commerce. in the city of
New York. State of New York.
Sealed bids for said bonds will lie
received at the Office Of the City Re-
corder of said city until Thursday,
the 2sth day Of September, 1916, at
the hour of Z o'clock p. NJ. at which
time the bids will be opened, and the
bonds sold to the highest bidder there
for. provided. however, that said
bonds or any part thereof shall not
be sold for less than their race or
par value, plus accrued interest; and
the city reserves the right to reject
any and all bids and to sell said
bonds at private sale IL it is deemed
for the best interests of the city.
All tenders and bids, or offers for
purchase, must be without condition
or qualification, and all bidders must
be willing and prepared to take up
and pay for said bonds within ten
GO) days from the date upon which
the bonds are awarded. All bids must
be accompanied by an unconditional
certified check, for five (5) per cent
of the amount of the bid, payable to
the order OF the City of Logan, to
be forfeited to said city as liquidat-
ed damages should the saccessfui
bidder fail to comply fully with the
terms of his bid and the terms and
conditions hereinabove set forth.
Dated at the City of Logan, Coun-
ty of Cache, State of Utah, this 18th
day Of September, 1885,
SEAL. "a
P. A. THATCHER,
Mayor Of the City of Logan,
State of Utah.
Attest
W. H. LARSEN,
Ex-Ofiicio City Recorder.
Adv. 1923
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

Il pays to advertise.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
Nickel's Possibilities.

A scientist says there is enough high
explosive In a nickel, chemically treat
ed. to blow off mans head. But 1t
wouldn't be nickel any longer. A
nickel as 1t Is enables man to blow
himself of rs often as he comes In
possession of it.-HoustOn Post.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
Remarkable Brazenness.

On his crossed heart young Patrick
had denied old Patrlck's accusation OF
wrongdoing. Old Patrick was uncOn-
WINGED. Don't know YEP he said.
aye look innocent enough, We young
scallywag, but looks is deceivin'. Ie're
that brazen that We could stand there
an lie till We was black In the face
without ever changin' color!'
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
He Realized Its Truth.

at was Shakespeare, wasn't 1t, who
said: Sweet are the uses Of adyer-
sityT" Shakespeare may have said
It originally, but / heard 1t from a
lawyer who had pocketed 85 per cent
Of an estate."--Boston Transcript.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
Insanity.

Insanity is rapidly increasing in
every civilized country, owing probably
to the rapid pace at which people are
living. The speed of life deranges
the nervous system and as final re-
suit madness ensues.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Mabel Normand in Stolen Magic"
Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett
My Valet"
"Mlshaps Of Musty Suffer"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

Call at this office and get a big
bundle of old newspapers for a nickel
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14
LAT The THEATRES y
AT tn e o AK
TONIGHT

THE Lamb" Featuring Douglas
Fairbanks and SIENNA owen.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

"a man might succeed In feather.
ing his own nest" remarked the OBJ.
server Of Events and Things, IF so
much of his money did not go towards
putting them on his wlfe's hats"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Rita Jolivet in international Mar
rage"
Bobby Bumps Loses His Pup"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-09-14

n--p uran money in Utah.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
HUGHES .MARvELS At
!. STATEMENT OF BAKER

UTICA. N. T.. Oct. 27.-Chas. q.
Hughes told his audience today that
a vote for him was far from being
a vote for war. 1t was vote for
lasting peace. He also declared that
he would 'leave to the secretary Of
war his difficulties in his effort to
extricate himself from the unfor-
tunate suggestions which are reported
to have been made by him In his
recent utterance."
Il shall not follow" he added, him
In the utterance except to say that
marvel that any officer Of the ad-
ministration, contemplating atrocities
by numbering and raping bandits.
should ever think Of the revolution
giving us freedom and our patriotic
forefathers who fought for freedom.
in such q connection"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
,py Associated Press.,


Except for the announcement that
,he Rumanians before their retreat
nom Tchernavoda blew up the big
bridge spanning the Danube river,
uttie fresh knowledge OF the real
,ltuation in that sector Of the world
var has been youchsafed by Ruma-
mans or Teutonic allies.
According to Petrograd. the force
Of the violent blows which Field
Marshal Won Mackensen had been de-
liysring In his rapid drive northward
.lnsDobrudia has slackened somewhat.
although Berlin asserts that the Teu-
tonic allits are still making progress
suiinst Runanlans and Russians.
Along the Translvania front. Ru-
nsAians and Austro-Germans are stili
engaged In hard fighting. Berlin re-
ports that In the Trotus valley south
of Paroituxa, and on the roads to
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
AND PERSH|NG WARNED
AGAINST ATTACK BY MEXICANS
Startling Announcement is Made of Plot That Had
Been Long in Preparation Against American
Forces and Towns the Border

channel which has not been disclosed.
1t is understood that no military re-
ports from the border have men
toned the subject. The statement
bears out this, indicating that Gen
erals Pershing and Funston received
their first warning through advices
sent last night by the war depart
ment
1t Is stated on reliable authority
also that none of the evidence at
hand involves Americans and that
Mexican interests In the United
States are believed to be directly re-
sponsible for the conspiracy with
bandits across the border.
The department Of justice is press
ing its investigation. AS yet. It is
stated. there Is not sufficient evidence
available against any individual TO
warrant his arrest and prosecution.
Attorney General Gregory Indicated
that such Information as had been
laid before him was of vague and in
conclusive character
While administration officials gen
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
DEMANDS
ACCEPTED BY
k|NGOf GREECE
IN, Associated Press.)

NY Associated Press)
ATHENS. Oct. 2s (delayed) An
understanding has been reached by
King Constantine and representatives
OF the entente powers that is gen.
orally believed to be the Immediate
result Of the conference Of military
and political leaders Of France and
Great Britain held at Boulogne last
Friday. The terms include ON the
part Of Greece: Sincere compliance
with the demands Of Admiral Four.
net; effective maintenance OF order
in Athens and Piraeus; a guarantee
Of constitutional liberties to Greeks
through the operation of legal func-
tions of government: no opposition
to recruiting for the venizelIst move
ment, which is characterized as "anti-
Bulgarian" instead of "anti-national" :"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27

my AnSOcinted f-reHh.b
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.--secretary
Baker issued q formal statement last
night saying that definite informa-
tion had been received by the war
department that bandit attack on
American troops In Mexico or upon
an American border town had been
arranged to take place between now
and election day to create sentiment
against the administration Mexican
policy.
1t added that Generals Funston and
Pershing were forewarned and in
readiness for such an attack.
No additional information could be
obtained from Mr.. Baker, who left
the city before the statement was
made public for Martinsburg, w. Va.
to deliver campaign speech.
From other sources 1t was learned
that Information concerning a plot
had been received through agents of
the department of justice, state de-
partment representatives ON the bor-
der and also through some other
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
ENGLAND CONSIDERS
minimum WAGE PLAN
By Associated Press.)

tBy Associated PressD
LONDON. Oct. 27.-Replying to a
deputation yesterday on the subject
OF the high price of food and the low
wages paid shopkeeping employees in
the distributing trades. Walter Runci-
man, president OF the board Of trade.
announced that the government was
considering the question OF mini
mum wage for all workers. He added
that legislation might become neces-
sary to deal with the sale Of milk.
and that the subject of municipal
shops being established for the sup
ply of bacon and other foodstuffs also
was being considered.
Regarding the request that the gov
ernment should take over the wheat
supply. Mr.. Runciman pointed out
the difficulties created by the fact
that a large proportion of the grain
comes from abroad.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27

orally declined to discuss Secretary
Bakers warning. it was admitted
that the information received does
not give any clean Indication Of
either the time or the place Of the
proposed attack. Mr.. Baker. It was
suggested. probably acted ON the
theory that publication Of the fact
that American military commanders
had been warned might serve to
prevent it altogether.
The war secretary IL known to
have received the Information ON
which he based his statement yes
terday on his return from : cam
paign trip that has kept him out Of
the city several days. He conferred
during the day with Secretary Ian
sing and other state department OIL
cials. Attorney General Gregory and
held long conferences with General
Scott and other officers of the war
department.
For some days vague intimations
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
VARSITY 0ARsMEN TO
! TRAIN IN CHURCH PEWS
tBy Associated Press,

tBy Associated Press.D
BERKELEY. Oct. 27-The Univer.
sity of California athletic authorities
are trying to figure out how to give
the churches right of way Sundays
and still turn out varsity crew
with a chance of winning against
Stanford. The problem outlined itself
sharply when President Wheeler de-
clared in favor of the church, an
that since the Sunday row.
ing practice interfered with church.
the former must be discontinued
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
DARK MYSTERY
ATTENDS THE
BAKER CHARGE
ny Associated Pr-.A.,

tBy Associated Pr~sA.l
WASHINGTON. Oct 27.-The war
and state departments have refused
to disclose the source or specific ma
tpre OF the information whereon Sec
rstsry Baker issued statement
charging that bandit attack on the
American troops in Mexico or on the
American border towns has been
planned to discredit the governments
Mexican policy. They said the chan
mel of information through which the
report came was valuable and moth
ing was given out which might injure
its usefulness. Both Lansing and
Baker laid stress on the statement
that no consideration OF domestic
politics led to the issue of the an
nouncement that a plot had been
discovered.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
RELGOUS WORKERS
. 70 MEET IN FAR JAPAN
10y Associated Press.5

Y ~
NEW YORK. Oct. 27-An invita-
tlon OF the Japanese to hold the
next convention OF the Worlds Sun
dsy School association in Toxic has
been accepted. 1t was announced
yesterday by the worlds committee,
which held a meeting here. The
convention will be held after the
close Of the war. The invitation was
brought by b. OQura In message
from the Japanese committee, OF
which Marquis okuma, former pre-
misr Of Japan. il chairman.
Thomas Robinson Ferrens, member
Of the British parliament, was elected
President Of the association by the
committse. succeeding the late Rob
ert Laidlaw Of London. The asso
citation. Il Is said. represents 3O4,0OS
Sunday schools In all countries and
has membership OF 81 100000.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
GERMAN GOVERNMENT
IS NOT ENTHUSIASTIC
ny Associated prs...,

BERLIN. Oct. 27.-There is no
enthusiastic attitude OF the govern
ment towards the centralist motion
to give the budget committee the
right to sit during reeesses OF the
Reichstag to discuss foreign and war
policies. The nation In general has
resented the liberal press News
papers deplore the fact that the
government Is found. as they regard
already tagging when II comes to ful
nilment OF promises Of political re
formA
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
RUSSIANS ATTACKED IN THE CARPATH|ANS
Heavy Artillery Battle Prevails on the
Italian Frontier, in the Prov
inCe of Gorilla

Sinaya and Campulung. the allies Of
the central powers have met with
further successes. On the other
hand. Bucharest asserts that the
Austro-Germans have been driven
from the entire western frontier of
Moldavia, northern Rumania. suffer
ing heavy casualties, and that in the
Uzul and Oituz valleys the Ruma-
mans also have been successful.
Germans have delivered four coun-
ter attacks against the newly won
French positions. at Douaumont. but
like all of their efforts since the big
French drive of Tuesday. they were
successfully wlthstood Similarly. q
violent attack against the British In
the Stun trench. north OF the famous
Stun redoubt near Thiepval. was put
down. the Germans suffering con.
siderable casualties and the loss OF
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
ULTER|OR MOTIVES FOR
THE sTATMENT CABINET
ny Associated Press.)

ny Associated Press.)
NEW YORK, Oct. 27.--Willcox, Re.
publican chairman, has issued q
statement with reference to Secre-
tary of State Lansing's declara-
ment was not intended as an assault
upon the administrations political
opponents. If Lansing is quoted cor
rectly he went over Bakers state
ment before 1t was issued, therefore
1t appears as a joint product Of the
two cabinet officers. There can be
little doubt in the mind Of anyone as
to what the statement was designed
for accomplishing.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
.AL|EM|STs STUDYING
CONFESSED MURDERER
thy Associates Pres..p .

thy Associated Press.p
Los ANGELES. Oct. 27.--Efforts
to flnd alive Mrs. Irene Barrett and
her step-son are continued by the at
torneys for Benton l.. Barrett. who is
charged with their murder. The
state remains confident OF the truth
OF Barrett's alleged confession. Re.
ports Of skeletons are being investl
gated. Alienists made preliminary
observations Of Barrett to determine
his mental condition.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
OPINIONS
OF PARLIAMENT
ONNEUTRAL|TY
tBy Associated Press.)

ny Associated Press.)
LONDON. Oct 27.--Some utter
ances of the feeling that the activity
of American warships rescuing per-
sons from the vessels sunk by the
German submarine U-53 on the
American coast amounted to q breach
of neutrality were made in the
house of lords by Baron Beresford
and Baron Sydenham.
Lord Beresford is recognized by the
country as spokesman for the navy
In the house of lords Similar opin-
ions have been Expressed by some of
the newspapers and publicmen, as
well as by naval officers, and the
matter was brought up for discussion
by requests for information from Wis
count Grey, secretary for foreign
affairs. regarding the American policy
and possible action by the British
government.
vlscount Grey's reply was that the
matter was one between the Ameri
can government and Germany. While
stating that the British government
was not yet informed as to whether
any acts OF the U-53 constituted 9
breach of the German promise t.
President Wilson. he declared tina
German submarines had committe,
violations of that pledge in othe
waters many times.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
SERUM WILL COMBAT
IMFAMT|LE PARALYSIS
,By Associated i're.s.)

I ny Associated rress.)
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 27.-The
University OF California hospital has
announced that its stan physicians
have collected with success new
serum for treatment OF infantile
paralysis from patients recovering
from the disease. The serum was
developed in the east during the re-
cent epidemic. DR.. William Palmer
Lucas. professor of children's dis
eases. said the hospital hoped 90 gel
enough serum to supply any physi
clan who applies. II has value only
when used In the early stages OF the
disease. he added.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-10-27
RUNNING NORTH

The Afterall crosscut Is out about
800 feet from the bottom level OF
the Victor shaft. 1t will require
about a year to reach the point under
the 1900 foot shaft of the Umatilla
from which place raise win be
run TO connect with the shaft, q
proposition requiring some exact en-
gineering.