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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
Publicity

At staggering expense the world has found that
no man is entrusted with absolute power.
Absolutism is bad for the himself as it is for
the people under him.
Unlimited power every vice in the catalogue
1t makes a vain, incorporate, violent cruel
The prize monsters of iniquity have not been the
skulking criminals the bottom of society," but the
crowned criminals at the top. Vide Timour, Nero
Ivan tine Borgias.
mocracy attempt law and order without
flying to the extreme of absolutism.
voting and representative government not
sure for tyranny. Shrewd schemers-
nipuate Demos and make of Legislators often
liberties of the people have been assassnated under
mask of the republic in Rome, Florence and
Mexico.
Not infrequently States have there ex-
conditions under which the people cheated.
and managed by combinations of criminal wealth
and crafty politicians.
The thing that tyranny cannot stand against is
publicity.
The palladium of democracy the ballot
but the newspaper
It is not the voter is the reporter. the evil
fears.
There are necessary annoyances implied in
publicity, and sometimes injustice is wrought but
these are far outweighed by benefits Nothing
man is perfect. But for every good hurt by vi
pryng Islander a hundred scoundrels are held
in leash by the fear of light.
The real and efficient check upon the trust is not
the sherman law nor any of law. publicity.
Every that offers securities for public
ought o compelled do all business in the public
eye The crimes of trusts the secrecy that
1t is i'm the darkness of secret councils that New
a Rock Island railroad is looted One vigor-
fearless. watchdog newspaper what
all the prosecuting attorneys and courts remedy
Turn on the light electric street lamp is bet
ter than policemen.
The president of the United States has more direct
and Indirect power perhaps than earthly monarch,
vet we fear not will abuse his privilege, and
he will walk carefully, because every day, from his
rising up lying down. the trained watch
ing him. the spotlight of publicity unwaveringy plays
upon him.
Tie people of this country are afraid big
business nor sort of concentration of power,
provided it operates in the light
But of all business that must be done behind closed
doors and which it is not deemed advisable that the
public understand the people suspicious nto
Grant and justly
Copyright by Frank crane)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
The Tension of the LuSitania Case

The controversy between Washington and Ber-
lin over the Lusitania issue seems to be nearing
point beyond which there lies no hope of peaceful
settlement IL may not be true that Germany has
been given a time limit february the fifth is the
date reported by correspondence in which
to say finally whether she will comply with Amer
lean demands but it is evident that agreement
must be reached in the future not at all,
and that relationships between the two Govern
ments are peculiarly tense. The United States in
sists on a straightforward disavOwal of the Lustana
outrage. Germany thus far has refused to make
that moral atonement The issue is SO sharply
drawn that there be continued parleyng.
Nearly nine months have elapsed since the
Lusitania was de trOyed with a resultant loss of
more than one hundred American lives. Note after
note has been exchanged, and Count Won Bernstorn
and Secretary Lansing have held number OF So
called confidential conferences in the hope that
terms of disavowal mutually satisfactory might be
reached But, on the basic principle involved Ger
many and the United States no nearer agree
ment today than at the outset. While submarine
attacks on passenger ships IN the Atlantic and
around the British Isles have been abandoned Ger
many has not consented to acknowledge her wrong
against law and humanity. She has proposed divers
makeshifts to that end and has offered counter
propositions, but none of them has suhced TO VIM
dictate American rights and honor.
Two explanations of Berlin's temporizing policy
are suggested. The German Government may rear
that a fat disavowal of its naval commanders act
would provoke serious outburst of hostile opinion
at home. Such concessions as already have been
made were sharply opposed by the militarlst ele-
ment and Prussian sentiment is outspokenly bitter
against the United States 1t is obvious, in the
second place, that Germany has delayed settle
ment of the Lusitana issue in the hope of compell-
ing drastic action the part of the United States
against England's policy of blockade. BY bargain
ing with Berlin the British Orders in Council,
our Government, no doubt, could get any kind of
disavowal and any amount of indemnity it desired
in the Lusitania case.
But the President wisely has determined that
the issue with Germany and the issue with England
shall stand each on its own merits and that ques-
tions involving human life shall be disposed of be-
fore claims for dollars and cents are pressed to the
utmost America has been wonderfully patient in
the face of the Lusitania outrage, but there are
points at which forbearance ceases to be virtue.
The Administration cannot be expected to prolong
this urgent issue indefinitely. When President
Wilson said in his recent New York address, Il
cannot tell what the international relations of this
country will be tomorrow-and use the word lit
orally he may not have been referring to our
relations with Germany but logically he might we'll
have been.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
OUIPS AND QUIDDITIES

being partaken of at a seaside board
ing house recently, it thought funny
man" of the company expended all his anecdotaI
loquacty.
But it
The irrepressibe raised cup tea to his
lips and, after taking little sip. laid cup on
chair beside him.
Wondering what the matter of the Wis
itors asked his for doing
This his opportunity. WELL" ne replied
fdentially, "the tea is weak that 1 giving it
rest
men,"
'Of course" assented Mr.. Meekton earnestly. But,
Henrietta, l do hope that of will insist
pitching for the home team in close game
am reminded by this story of a funny incident
which Nine Sarah Bernhard is fond Of relating. 1T
is so long ago." told that recall neither the
nlaver nor the play only the part wherein the
was spoiled The said to me, Do object to
this cgar?' which had already lighted and was puff
fng vigorously. No, no, no" 1 answered. which was
the cue for him tell the story of his life. He
looked at instead. and said rolling the cigar be-
tween his fingers That madame is because do not
have SMOKE it,.
Naomi-.What do you think? Gwendolyn positively
refuses to give talk Bergson at club next
week.
Diana-'wnat reason did she give
Naomi-''None ALL Only said didn't know
anything about Bergson.'-Judge.
I'm sorry you don't admire Mr. Gumpns" said
the tactful woman His ancestors very dis
tngushed and estimable people
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. What a misfor
tune his family that Of them died"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
The Richest Village on Earth.

The classical colony of islanders who made
their living by taking in anothers washing has
a present-day parallel in the town of Hibbing
Minnesota. Hibbing, which is known as The
richest village on EARTH" polls vote of about
one thousand and takes care of eight hundred aud
hfty-fve the municipal payroll PresuIn-
ably, the fOlorn minority OF hundred and forty
I'VE who do not share the honors and emoluments
of public service are either poor patriots or Door
politicians Hibbing. SAYS Springfield Republican
correspondent reiOices in more street lights than
Cincinnati and in a single year spends more money
than the State of Delaware. The town grave dig
gers draw annual stipend of six thousand three
hundred and fifty dollars, while the garbage gath
erers paid in the aggregate hundred and
thirty dollars day The explanation of this
bounteous and freely flowing wealth lies in the
fact that Hibbing stands the richest deposit of
iron in America, property owned by the
United States Steel Corporation and situated
largely within Hibbing's corporate limits. by
virtue OF this" are told, "the town has become
the scandalous classic OF all horrible examples in
rampant taxation and unsupervised expenditure"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04

ga, least he was original in his proposal"
mid he claim that you were only girl he ever
loved?" .-.-,.,.
mo He asked me if I'd foregO the right nightly
- demand of him where he been till this hour
Now. Willie let's be frank with each other. What
will you take evening TO let your sister aio"e ~
I'm with herr
.I can't take anything You sister has already
made me an offer to hang around'-Llte
farmer returning home late at night, found
man standing beside the with lighted lantern
in his hand What you doing here? he asked
savagely suspecting he had caught a criminal. For
ianUser came a chuckle and ITS only me- zur
Tho farmer recognized John, his shepherd.
"Its you John it? What earth are you doing
here this time night?
Anotner chuckle. I'm a-courtin Ann, zur'
and SO you've counting with lantern, you
fool Why I took a lantern when courted your
mistress.
NO. zur you didn't, zur," John chuckled I'VE can
all zee you didn't CUR
rho other day colored porter in a certain west
Ill, s+ora was despatched upon errand which he was
not in sympathy with-that of totlns weli-ooled
ham down the street The butcher notlceu upon giving
4S ooIored man the ham that the was torn.
Gan he said to the porter, "be careful of that
49,, as rho paper is and you might drop it in the
street" - err, :, ..,
cah'ful not to drop it,
Not long while after the butcher found Sam In the
basement of the store, chewing away small piece
of ham.
what are you doing there, Sam?" asked the butcher.
We'll boss" answered SAM II dropped the ham
and All Jest figured Aid bettah it and destroy the
evidence"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
A Tragedy of CareIeSsneSS.

Ii is a tragic commentary American careless
ness that in this country last year five thousand
and eighty-four persons were killed a result of
trespassing on railway premises. The majority of
them were not tTamps Migrants might be
supposed. but citizens of standing and worth; and
hundreds of children among the victims.
IL news came today that five thousand persons
had persisted in a at sea, in an earthquake
or food, the nation would tremble with terror and
pity. If fifty persons killed in railway acct
dent, popular sentiment is aghast. and govern
mental agencies begin searching Investigations. IL
ten persons killed in a tenement or factory fire.
the community is stirred to a realization Of the
need for rigid building rules and FIRE preven-
ton laws.
Yet. every month, according to the report of the
Interstate Commerce Commission more than four
hundred lives lost simply through the careless
custom of walking railway tracks. The fact
that these thousands of deaths not flashed be-
fore a single dramatic incident does not les
sen the dread meaning of the sacrifice.
No other country has so appalling a record in
thsarespect the United States. In Canada and
Europe. there well enforced laws against tres
passing on railroad property. with the result that
in those countries fatalities from this cause are
comparatively negligible. Our State Legislature
can render no more useful service in human con-
servation Of life than to needfu laws against
practice that takes so fearful toll of life
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
New York WORLDLY

New York WORLDLY
Democratic members of congress who, IN the 1ace
of the presidents solemn words obstinately oppose
measures of defense, more than personal
responsibility although exceedingly serious
If they snail prove to be as numerous as some ol
their leaders predict, such preparedness as may De
provided DUE far the house OF repre-
senatves concerned, to the Democratic majority
but to the Republican minority 1t is these Democratic
stumbling Washington that have made presi-
Dental speech-makng necessary With what spirit
can political organization enter the congressional
elections next If it is be confronted at every
TURN with proof vital issue of national honor
and safety found 1t discordant and impotent?
Whom Republicans respond periodically TO the
-esidens appeals who call themselves Democrats
Iii hold hack or resist their political peril He
,ou, what he is talking about That the people be-
.,ieve him is SHOWN by the extraordinary enthusiasm
nth which he is everywhere received He has no
motive to exaggerate proposes nothing that does
violence to common loyalty common prudence or COM
,., :.
%awsnaners in Great Britain nation which is
aefiant1v obstructing commerce and r1fling our
mails pretend find in the presidents speeches a
warming to Germany. Presently shall near from
tn equally humorous press Of Germany nation
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
The Presidents Warning Words.

The Presidents earnest devotion TO the cause
OF peace gives peculiar force to his plea for national
defense. Through the most trying period ever
known in Americas foreign affairs. his steadfast
purpose has been TO keep the country out OF war.
While jingoes have clamOred and doctrinaires have
preached. he has stood mistaken. less scrupu-
lous or less able leader would have yielded long
ago to the temptations difficulties of the time.
If ever man earned confidence by the prudence
and composure needful in hours OF great stress,
President Wilson has earned it.
When. therefore he tells the people that the
future is cIouded with peril and bids them prepare
they will do we'll to heed. When he, who has
proved his desire for peace above things honor
warns them that an adequate army and navy are
Imperative they dare not ignore his counsel There
are words of significance in his utteranees of the
past few days:
Il cannot tell what the international rela-
tions of this country will be tomorrow-and
use the word literally
The dangers we are treading amongst
are not of our making and not under our
control.
AS your responsible servant, 1 must tell
you that the dangers are infinite and constant"
"An the time, things have grown more and
more difficult to handle.
NO man can competently say whether
the United States will be drawn into the strug-
gle or not.
4 do not know what single day may
bring forth
In such matters the President sees with a
breadth and sureness of insight which no private
citizen and no member of Congress can possibly
possess. He knows not merely the general drift
but all the hidden depths and shoals of our foreign
relations. Difficulties and dangers that are sensed
but vaguely by others. or entirely unsupported.
are TO him palpabIe and urgent problems. 1t is
from the clear light of this direct knowledge that
he has drawn his opinion concerning need of
military and naval preparation. He would not
speak so emphatically unless he were constrained
BY actual conditions to do Congress that
failed to heed his appeal would be unworthy of
the eountry's support and traitorous to the first
principles OF Americanism.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
DEMOCRATIC STU MILLING BLOCKS

whose murderous submarines have blown international
law to atoms they warning to Great BTU
ain In fact, presidents warning is to Americans
alone The of both empires toward the United
States is sinister and danger We are bufeted
because weak.
The house of representatives of the sixty-t1rd
congress elected Woodrow Wilson in 1912, had
Democratic majority of 143. After two years OF har
onious and successful labor the house of represen
tatives of the sixtyfourth congress appeared with
Democratic majority reduced to -twenty-nine Thus
in the face o creditable record as party ever
made ia Democrats, many of whom had contributed
ability and industry well votes to the result
left at home.
The question before the sixty-fourth
congress- in session. is that of national defense
pre-emnenty ISSUE matter what differences
of opinion may be to plans and policies. that
should be and settled reasonably, without much
friction certainly without splits bolts and beray
ais. s a problem of the doctrinaires. 1t is
practical question of sef-defense. political party
that proves itself incapable of dealing fairly and
squareIy elementary task of government
will have much answer for when it next confronts
the people.
We sometimes wonder if there ia Democratic
members of the present house who among
the missing next November
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-04
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-14
CEnENT BLOCKS.

Limo, plaster, cement. sand. sewer
pipe, etc Prices right, quality and
service our specially Both phones.
8. NJ. WEST. Feed supply Store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-14

Jusserand Presents RiI.-The
French ambassador has just Journey
from Washington TO Shadow Lawn 10
present TO President Wilson one Of
Frances bills against the United
States for French losses in Mexico.
The particular bill which Ambassa-
dor Jugsnrand presented to Mr.. VIII
son was for 100000. 900, that being
tho loss inflicted on Frenchmcn az
result ~ CarranZa's having arbl-
trarily oloscd the doors and coniis-
Gated The property Of the Ranca dc
Londies Y Mexico The diplomatic
representatives OF the European pow
crs long ago made II clear to Presi-
dent Wilson that their respective gog-
ernmenr, recognizing the rights Of
tfia country to deal with Mexico as il
saw ut, and to recognize Carranze If
1t wished TO. would hold the United
states responsible for any losses to
their citizens and their property re-
auitirE from GarranZa's hiEh-handed
and gnlaafu methods. When they
arc all ~, s"nted these bills will reach
an appalling total.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-14
The National View
wilson Obcys Cnrrnnzn.-

Wilson Obcys Carmnza.-venusti
ano Carranza having informed Prest-
dent Wilson that he was tired of Mr..
Wilson's methods and his playing
politics for political expedieucy. and
that unless the United states i'm
mcdiateiy Withdrew its troops from
Mexican territory The farcial "Mexi-
can conference" would he called OF.
President Wilson has agreed to an
immediate withdrawal. Common
understanding are the weasel words
which the administration employs to
describe its latest abject surrender
to the insolent demands of the Next
can dictator. General Bliss, desig-
mated rs military adviser of the con
ference, Is. OF course. opposed 10 the
withdrawal, but that makes no diff
ference to the administration. As an
nounced n Atlantic City. in return
for the immediate withdrawal Of
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-14
Holt edition

ON Glen Dale Avenue. right IA town tga room cot
tag" constructed with block slate roof. Grish-
ed IN oak; bath and pantry; lot 4oxiDp fort Price,
S21oo cash. Terms might be made 10 necessary
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-14

Because OF the scarcity of wood in
Switzerland about seventy per cent,
of the ties on the government rail-
roads are metal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-14
IN THE WHOLE WIFE WORLD THERE
is NO PROPOSITION THAT Is AS
SAFE AS INVESTMENT IN REAL,
ESTATE.

FOX RENT-On Main street. next 10 the Con Build
hE ana known as the Louis C. Daysson property which
ia" JUST been r"modclcd. One the best business sec
lions IN town; first and second floors For pri1 and
terms OF rent, us
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1916-02-24
NtttStpn.

- Der 35 Sabre alts @bnrlss Wiur.
ranoo pon Bromntomn betrat Sonntaa
abeno nit einem Rtpoluer bsmaffnst
Die @apatfie SDobnnng an Wiarfet
Stra6s, itlus bic 6urh bic 8affe trs
i1rsdts Wfutter, ptlhe ibm bic EbHre
bffnsts, NIT 6eur Rsuoluertolbsn uteber,
aber sbe sr. sr.weiiereEb bdtli9fsiten porneb.
men ionnte. ipraus Der 10 Sabre ultt
Sobn Samuel uuf, ereriff elm i&arfss
S6dlm,Hsr uuo ftieB bahslbe In Winr.
ranoO's llntsrleib, ioba6 beGen @ebdr'
me berporquullen uno er bslinnun9slos
uisbsrfisl, ipdter auf bem S8eee gum
Soipitul iterbsnO. Der iunse @apat.
dit enlflob mad otm Nnsriff, wnroe
aber Wioutas In Der Soc RoB S4ohnuns
In Der Bolton aniisoelnns usrbaftet,
nud] iein Batter uno Elm dlttrer 1ru6er
murbsn In Daft ssuOmmen. Sc fouutc
Iur 3eit ntft feftseitetlt werben, marum
Der Gnsriff erfolete, btnn bic @apat'
hie's srfldrsn, feinen @runo oafiir 10
isnnen, aber bic Poltjsi III iibsrjeuet,
oaB Elm WiOtiu uorliset.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1916-02-24
Nprb 2crantpft.

= Der 28 Sabre alts Soispb 8rins'
fen ucn 9rssnbuib StraBe uno Nueu'
Ita Guenue wurbe selttrn 0ornittag Ia
Der Nfaruine 3shs our6 einen 3Oblsn'
fall iofOrt srihlagsn.
Samss Eretbnpnp bon Dat ctr.
ftir3te Disnitas giaht on 9lOro UtaiH
auenne 70 uualhdih ouf bem Setteu'
meg nlsosr, ioOaB i'm Staut 0oipitaI
befiirftei wurOe. OaB CT etuen Shdoel'
bruh trlitten babe.
- @eorss 8Os uon Sanosriou gus.
nue., 64 Subrs alt. III ON Disnlfas I'm
Wfoies Eaplor Soipital uaa anhalten'
Der Rrdnill1tsif ourh ben Cob erl6lt
noroen. @r mirb uon Der Wutter,
brsi Briiberu uno swsi Shmefteru
Hbtrlebt. Die Stiissun9 finoet 5rei'
taS 9ia9mittaS ftatt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1916-02-24
staOt unO GOuntn.

- Die q. s. 8sder @iisnperfe ON
@aihinston ausnus nuroen Samitas
9inht i'm Bstra9e pon stma $1,000
bur6 einsn 8rauo bsi9dbist.
- Charles Grdmer, Der friiber on
yiorb @uibinstou ausnue mobute uno
Elm Diitsliso uon @Ompanis ., 12.
Snfantsrie, Yuma, GriS.. LIT, piro als
Osisrtsnr 9sluht.
= Ri6tsr @owaros sruannte Istt n
Donnsritas 0illaro Wfattbsps uno
Sobn SO. Sarris pisoer als Direitorsn
6es scranton armen Diitriits fur
sinsn orsiidbrissn Sermiu.
- Der perira6ts 8anfisr gbolf
8lnu wuros lesten Donueritas nad
Pbilabelpbia senommen, nm isiuen 6.
idbri9en Germin nt9en @elounterihla.
sunS i'm Suhtbuus abinitssn.
= Diftriitanwolt @sorss 8. Marsp
uno Srdulein Gillian Danpsrs pon
Sprins StraBs linO. wie srft isst an.
ssfiinbist worben 1T, i4on Dor einem
Wionat In Siew DOri oils @bspuur Der.
bunoen moroen.
Spanlis @bsihsiouussn murbsn
am Sreitas 9iahmittas bnr9 Rihter
@onaros bemiuist. barunter Samusl
Rotb uon Nnna Rotb, Seuristta Seib.
mann pon Daniel Seiomann. Dlens
lta9 eriolsttn awti wsiters @beiheiOun,
gen, burunter Tillis 9ummsr uon SEQ.
Sammsr.
= Nm fommenbsn Douneritae, ben
2. Didrj, abenb8 8 ubr, nirb Der
Scranton 9ieberfranj In leinsr Salle
on Noams apsnue cine 3artengeisl.
ifaft uno Social abbalteu. pslhe fur
Ssrren uno Damen beitlmmt 1T, unb
40 nelfer Der @iutritt auf 80 @ents "a
Perion fsitssissi LIT. Is fol- @nnrs
unb Pinohls seipislt psrOsu uno ben
b6hften Spieleru entiprtdenoe Yreiie
perabreitt merben. Sin ( eier 2unh
mirb audi ierpirt uno gum ShlnB fin'
bet ttn EanjirdnJhen itatt. 5rtunbe
uou Wiitslisotrn tonneu ju Oielem &r'
sisuiB sins,fhbrt wsrotu.