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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
A Poem a Day
PERSEVERANCE

\ swallow In the spring
Came to our gransry, and meath the
caves
TO make a nest. and there
did bring
Wet earth and straw and leaves
Day after day she toIled
was crowned.
Some sad mishap the tiny fabric
spoiled.
And dashed II to the ground.
She found il ruin wrought.
But. not cast down. forth from the
place she Jew
And with her mate fresh earth and
grasses brought
And built her nest anew.
But scarcely had she placed
The last soft feather on It's ample
floor.
And wrought the ruin DER
But still her heart she kept.
And toiled asain--and last night.
hearing calls
I lookAd-and 10! three swallows
slept
Within tn. earth-nade walls.
what truth IL here. o man,
Hath hope been smitten in it's early
dawn
Have clouds o'ercast thy purpose
trust. or plan7
Have faith. and. struggle on
-R. 3 S. Andres
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
If Real Americanism Is
the Campaign Issue, Let's
Consider This Big Speech

sSThere is nothing that the United
States wants, that it has to get by war, .
4 said President Wilson in his address to
the graduating class at West Point.
But" he continued, ''the United
states has to see that its life is not in
terfered with by any one else who wants
something"
And the man who has just been re-
Nominated by his party for second
/ farm in the presidency, said also:
You know that the thing in which
Eorr forefathers took pride was this,
hat the civil power is superior to the
nflitary power in the United States.
hence the president was made command
s1r-in-chief of the army, whether he had
,been = military man or not.
The ideals of this country are peace,
liberty, the rights of men, and it is these
iasals which we are preparing to defend,
Inhould any country attempt to take them
from US"
These are moderate words which
s0h0uh carry no terror to the pacifist,
prUvided they are interpreted by cool
head and sound heart; and, since the
Chicago convention, We are confirmed in
our belief that the majority of Ameri-
cans are blessed with these two essen
tails.
ldilitarism, which carried away few
I Who were possessed. perhaps, by an over
abundance of animal spirits, met its
vaterIoo when it appeared, leaderless,
bofore the Chicago convention which,
W are told, was a "fair representation
~ the people of this country"
n At that historic gathering this fair
representation emphatically refused to
lend itself to the militaristic propaganda.
There were two deaths in that memo
rable week.
One the Progressive party, and the
other the militant jingoism which wish
Cd to foist upon this country an arbi-
trary, compulsory service entirely in
y compatible with every principle in the
v American constitution"
"A genuine American cannot believe
4 n militarism," said Mr.. Wilson and, per
4 haps, therein lies the germ of rea
a Americanism.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
Dream Robbers Novel Gun.
BY Webster.

A dream has brought millions 10
many an inventor Some OF the
finest things in literature we're in
spired by a vision which came dur.
ing sleep. So do not be too hasty
in your Judgment of the following
account related by a man who at.
tended a party and ate Welsh rare
bit later than Ii o'clock
Il had made a big cleaning" he
said. and under my pillow there
was a stake OF several hundred dol.
lars. had a premonition that a
burglar would come during the
night. 80 provided what I consid-
cred ample protection. Besides an
automatic. which ! laid near my
head on the pillow. leaned a
sawed-on shotgun against the bed.
There was but one entrance to
my room. That was through a door
which opened outside turned OF
lily AEuAr anu NFlAA w BF-Ns uul hlu
not close my eyes. watched that
door. could see far out on the
landscape. which was bathed in
moonlight. was sure that the
burglar would appear soon, and I
was ready. As soon as he entered
the door would begin TO shoot. I
could not miss. He would be be-
tween me and the light. | thought
il over and planned every detail
and then. in all calmness, went over
IL again. The horror OF murder
never occurred 70 me. would be
protecting my life and property.
Gazing so intently at the door
and concentrating on my plan must
have hypnotized me. for with a
start ! awoke 10 discover the rob
Der standing al the foot OF my bed.
A gun which must have been about
two feet long was leyeled al my
head. II was much larger than any
different in another way. Under the
cartridge chamber was small al.
cohol lamp burning.
Don't move, ne commanded:
then pointing TO his gun he ex-
planned briefly: The shells in this
gun are redhot. When touch a Sc
cret release the machine will com.
mence firing stream OF molten
lead. advise you 10 make no re-
sistance'
Il put up my hands and he took
all the money from under my pillow
and backed out the door. the green
flame OF his machines alcohol fame
casting a sapphire light over the I'M
masked burglars features. did
not move for long time after he
disappeared.
The dreamer In willing for any
ambitious inventor 10 perfect the
idea He IL not OF a mechanical
turn OF mind.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17

had been helped. drunkards had been assisted
to their feet. 1870.
Nearly all were found to be victims oil iaul'y
economic environment
II a member feels able and requests IT, al
unfortunate person is sent to him TO care TOT
A small magazine is published and sem 70
members which includes applicants TOT "ul ~
legislative suggestions copies or resolutions auu
letters sent TO various persons regarding IN
nortant pubc measures and an editoTlal sec
ton. The editorial In the last NUMBER ueai
with prison reform III --o,,
Lectures are constantly given oy TINS sIouP
of associated spirits, the leading huhanl'a''AHs
of the day being the speakers.
Concerts are also part OF their entertainment
metropolitan artists having responded Geher'
ousy. ,.
The guests Of the Cult az these entertainments
include some of the best known men ana "o
men in public life from municipal ofnc'als 10
tn. heads OF all philauthropies, university pro.
fessors, labor leaders, churchmen, lawyers and
doctors.
A gold medal has been designed by the well
known artist. Henry Nosler, and II will be
awarded yearly 10 the person rendering the
greatest service 10 humanity.
on It's corners are inscribed the words Love,
EQUALITY. Liberty and Justice.
Nishs AppeIbaum is the editor OF the maya
zine and executive head Of the Humanitarian
Cult
His address is the headquarters
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
The Daily Reminder
ropAY,s Anniversaries.

is5s--Joiiet reached the Mississippi
iic3-John Wesley. the founder OF
i Mssn0d bsa March SGrR a" ffRsSior'H' Eng
l71S--Battle OF Bunker Hlll. the
nrst notable engagement OF the
American Revolution.
Bunker nm Monument.
lsSS-First steamboat arrived In
the port OF Milwaukee.
lSis-ore.t seieorstion in Boston
Bunker Hin Monument.
iSso-Republican national conyen-
tion nominated Lincoln for president;
soldier and statesman, died in De-
trolt. Born at Exeter. y. H., oct. ,.
iSss-European end OF the French
Atlantic cable was laid at Brest
lS75--Boston held a great celebra-
ton OF the centennial OF the battle
lssi--A monument 10 Confederate
soldiers was unveiled at Pensacola:
the nrst To give monumental honors
William walter Phelps NOTED
diplomatiss died at Ensiew ood, n !
issS-Hari.m ship Canal. New
York city. was opened with cere-
isss-Unlted states senat. passed
a Joint resolution for the annexation
OF Hawaii,
was passed by Congress.
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY IN THE
Italians scaled Alpine heights and
captured Austrian stronEholds
Berlin reported Russiass retreat
and.
Austrians stormed west part OF
Grodek. one OF Lemberss main de-
lenses
Lieut.. warnetord. Canadian aviator
who blew a Zeppelin TO pieces in the
air. killed in test night.
French gained in desperate battle
north OF Arras where more than
800. 900 men were hghtlng in narrow
limits.
Sir William Crookes, famous chefnz
list and one Of the worlds authorities
on physical research. born In London.
81 years ago today.
Adoiphus Frederick. the reigning
Grand Duke of Meckleneurs- s're-
Edward }. Berwind. one OF Amer
ica's most influential capitalists. born
in Philadelphia, IS years ago today,
city. 40 years ago today.
Or. konstantin Theodor Dumbs
former ambassador from Austria
Hungary 10 the United states, born
in Vienna. 50 years ago today
]. wilbur Chapman. widely known
clergyman and Evangelist. born at
Richmond. Ind. 81 years ago TO-DAY.
Tommy Burns Noah Rrusso). for
mer champiCh heavyweight pugilist.
born in Hanover. Canada. IS years
ago today,
Philip r. Douglas. former pitcher
for the Brooklyn Nationals now with
the 81. Paul American association
baseball team. horn at Cedartdwn.
Ga. IS years ago today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17

southern states. II Is caused by a
little worm that is shaped like 4
hook. Hence its name.
The hookworm Is only half an
inch long and about as large az NO
s" sewing cotton. II lives by suck
ing blood from the internal organs
OF human being and IL soon per
ishes outside the body. II Is so
small that the amount OF blood IL
might suck would seem 10 be a
trife. But when there may be. As
often there are, hundreds and even
thousands OF the worms In the body.
the loss OF blood Is very serious.
But this loss Is not all. To make the
blood more fluid and easier to suck.
the hookworm pours into the blood
constant stream OF poison and, al
the same time Is steadily making
minute sores on the organs II has
attached itself 20.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
THE NEXT GENERATION
BY H. ApolNoToN BRUCE
Author RIadle OF sonalIty -PEzeholegy

The world Is constantly becoming
a better place in which 10 live. II
is becoming better because the
people in il are all the time grow
ing wiser. more brotherly. more hu-
name.
This Is statement some persons
will be tempted TO dispute They
are the persons who lament the
passing OF what they are pleased TO
call the good old times"
In reality the good old times were
times OF hardness and brutality
from which We are happily becom-
ing more and more free. In order
20 appreciate this one has only 70
read attentiyely the history OF by
gone epochs.
Perhaps nothing brings out more
wildly the actual contrast between
past and present than the record OF
the way in which children used 10
be treated.
To be sure, even today the treat
ment OF the next generation IL not
always what it ought 10 be. But il
is incomparably better than that Of
other days.
OF this | was recently reminded
when there came into my hands
George Henry Payne's unusual book.
The Child In Human Progress" I
warmly commend Mr. Payne's book
to the attention OF my readers. ana
especially 10 those who may be
under the impression that the world
is going backward.
The story OF what happened 70
children in the good old times. as
| told in this book. makes pathetic
reading. Its one redeeming feature
Is that Il ia story OF gradual i'm
prOvement from century 70 century
Decidedly we are far removed
from the days when. in the giori
Gus" civilization OF Greece and
Rome. children by thousands were
left by the roadside 10 perish, were
sold into slavery, and even were
mutilated TO make them more valu
able as beggars.
We are far removed from the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
COlOrful Farming.

Going back TO the farm may some day prove
a less joyful experience than one anticipates.
farm. IL appears, can be adapted 10 the
rules Of decorative art.
Recently an Indiana outlined the new
thought on the artistic side OF farming.
He described his own success
His big barns and outbuildings are all painted
yellow. with white trimmings, the farmhouse
Is painted white, with yellow trimmings: the
cattle have the same yellow color, being Guern-
seys: not a horse is used except he is yellow
with white mark on his head and white feet
the shepherd dog is yellow, with white band
around his neck; there are yellow-colored chick
ems and yellow-coiored squirrels.
And it's a safe bet that the dandelions and
buttercups and mustard in his fields are always
yellow and that the squash blossoms and the
golden sweets and the pumpkins At bis modest
color scheme 20 perfection.
But how appallingly different results might
be II one Of our leading agrculturists with
money 10 spend for paint were 10 develop strong
furturist cubist tendencies.
Fortunately, the dye situation has taken mos
OF the color out Of paint that Bakst effect!
in farming are necessarily postponed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
A Few Words to Girls
On the Summer Washer

It's his scenery" little girl. it's his stage
clothes and manners which make the summer
masher dangerous.
You call him swell" and polite
Perhaps you are too young 10 recognize fake.
Then follow that precious book Of etiquet
which all girls love.
There's lot of sanity in some rules OF good
form.
There's safety first" in the one which states
that II is always girls privilege 10 speak 10
man first whenever the two meet.
This convention is the product OF human eN
perience; il belongs 10 the formal codes OF all
civilized nations: il made BY men them
selves for the protection Of the women and girls
of their own tribes or families.
And IL is just as valuable law today as II
ever was in ancient times in oriental lands.
Every decent man observes ii. Ask your
brother II you have none. ask your girl chum's
brother.
They will tell YOU that it's a common vulgar
insult for strange man TO say 10 a good girl.
Beg pardon where have met before ;?
II there is any recognizing" to be done, it's
the girls privilege 10 begin it.
The cad with the movie hero bow who stops
young girls on the street has no more soul than
shadow picture a glass screen.
BY speaking to you. little girl, he has picked
you as easy"
BY replying 10 him, you accept his atten-
ton as hattery instead OF az an insult
So don't appear interested. apologize, super
.ilious or indignant
Don't say anything
In place of soul the creature has vanity
The only way to humble him is BY not seeing
his fancy clothes and manners.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
from Another Point OF NeD
By c. T. S.

A friend NJ. d. wants us to ask the
man who criticises doctors bills if he
thinks the doctors are in business for
their health.
The doctors have departed and next on
the program is something on a Masonic
order.
No woman has ever died in the electric
chair. There seems to be some little OPP
position, too, to volts for women.
They put Buffalo off here this morning.
1t was somewhat appropriate weather
for those floats.
WHEN IT is HER TURN
He-"Will you be miner
She--"Personaly am agreeable, but you
will have to wait until my precinct votes
on IT,"
Remains to be seen whether parading
president can win in walk.
Still there is nothing more American
istic Mr.. Hughes can do unless he enlists.
Hyphen gets Hail Columbia in the st.
Louis platform syphon, as usual, let off
easy.
Her poor health dated from the time
she stood in the rain watching the Good
Health parade.
ODD NAME CONTEST
Towns retrieved from the Polk Gazetteers,
that should suit the religiousy inclined
Parson, Ky.
Old Mission. Mich
Lebanon Church, Va.
Kirk. Ala.
Sexton Iowa.
Fl w r
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
Pointed Paragraphs

Love may not be blind, but It's
awfully near-sighted.
Health may be wealth. but you
can't make a doctor believe Il.
Owing to its crookedness the let
ter s is frequently in distress.
The worst evil we have to con
tend with in the world is insin-
certify.
Mans greed for gold was prob
ably the original germ OF yellow
fever.
The jovial spiritualist might be
appropriately termed happy me-
dunn.
Adversely brings good man out
especially at the knees and ell
bows.
Public ONCE Is a coat which every
man imagines is a misht on the
back OF others.
II pays TO be a heather at times
especially when there is collec-
ton being taken up for him.
A small boys idea OF forgiving
an injury inflicted by another boy Is
to lick him FIRST and forgive him
afterward.
When you see a man trying to
convince his shadow that II Is I'M
proper to follow gentleman, It's
sign that prohibition isn't altogeth-
er a success.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
A PROGRAM OF WORLD PEACE

co,et Harden Church, brilliant publicist,
osks IL there Is not in all the world one srea.
imnassioned voice OF authority TO be nteo
ainst tho terrific slaughter now going on In
THroneq p" In an article published by the New
YORK Times he gives bit OF the history OF the
rInited states in it's peacemaking capacity anu
claiu,s that the United States rs not now living
nm 10 it's duty to humanity 1t should be work
ING for the end of war. He says:
cribs Is where vision, authority ana leaoersnip
are required The first step IN imperative peace
interventjon must be a program, so broad mat
~ will cover the whole ground OF the connict.
90 no admitted to all belligerents, and, when
revised and adopted to be signed by all the gov
ernments in Europe and America
He submits program whlch ne oeheVes Wouio
be successful, as follows:
I. Germany to Withdraw her armies from
France. and pay back 70 France the billion
dollars she cNacted IN 1871.
2 Germany 10 withdraw her armies from
her occupstion. and. in addition thereto. pay
10 Belgium 500,o0O0OO
3. The German colonies taken from Ger
Poland to be reconstructed as a re-
public. with a president elected on manhood
suffrage, entirely independent OF Germany
s. Xlsace and Lorraine to be reconstruct
ed as one republic With an elected prssi-
6. The balkan states 70 be confederated
states, with an elected president her kings
departing and her , tserr d TO ln ,s as
The freedom Of the Jews and the equal
Ity Of all races In civil and religious rights
10 be mutually effected throughout the world
g. No ruler. any member OF his family,
10 wear military uniform he eligible for
service In the army in times Of peace.
O. An military establishments. armies and
naviea mbincd. 20 be reduced 10 a basis not
exceeding three to each 900 OF population
Naval construction for 90 years not 10 exceed
the maintenance OF the present standard
10 high court 81 justice 10 be es,ab-
Iiahcd ~ The Hague. Of which every nation
OF the world OF 900 600 more shall have
member. and one additional member for
every 10000. 600 OF population. Nations OF
less than 100000 To- combine with other
small nations securing membar he
court 10 have complete and Anal Judgment
over all questions which cannot BE- settled
by direct negotiation. including territory
honor. and vital interests, It's decrees 10 be
enforced by the strength OF all.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17

cruelties practiced on children in
medieval Europe. And our treat
ment Of children today is a tremen-
dous advance over that recorded by
Mr. Payne a. being OF common oc-
currenee less than half century
ago
The truth = that mankind has
been steadily developing a keener
social consciousness. With this
there has come a gradual shedding
OF that extreme intividualism which
involves absolute disregard OF the
rights and welfare % Others.
More and more the human race
has been coming 10 realize that a
mans children are not his property,
bur have rights o, their own. and
apart from this should be protected
from maltreatmenI since they are
assets OF the nation in which they
happen 10 be born.
Hence the organization Of child
saving societies. and the enactment
OF child-saving laws. 10 compel those
who persist In extreme individual
Ism to get into line with the better
sentiment OF their fellows.
There still is. alas. much 10 be
done in this respect The exploit.
ing OF children, even by their own
parents. stiIl is a noticeable fact.
But it is a fact much less in evil
dence than was formerly the case.
The rights OF the next generation
are year by year being more sedu.
lousy conserved.
This II as II must be. not only
for the sake OF the little ones. but
FOR the betterment OF the nation In
years 10 come.
Just picture 10 yourself the en-.
ergy, the vigor, the power gone 10
waste by reason OF the ignorance
and cruelty so rampant in those
good old times" which the thought.
less mourn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17

The effects OF large number
Of hookworms In the system is
shown chiefly In the blood. This
becomes thin and watery, loses its
normal red. becomes almost color.
less and cannot sustain the body.
The result Is extreme pallor. the
skin assumes a pasty. tallow-yellow
hue and Is rough and deeply lined.
In severe cases the hair is coarse
and dry, the face swollen and puffy,
the abdomen and often the feet and
legs, may be enlarged. the mind Is
dull and the victim ls slow TO un-
derstsnd and to reply TO questions.
This may go on until the patient IL
bedridden or unable to work.
While hookworm IL a disease TO
be dreaded II In easily cured now.
All that has TO be done II &c drive
the worms from the system and
the patient will get well OF himself.
The most successful treatment IL
thymol. This is gum with a pun.
gent. pleasant odor obtained from
the towering shrub thyme which
vas grown in all old.time gardens.
This remedy is given by mouth
and under normal conditions has
no I'D effect on the patient.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
Price of War Medals.

One somehow thinks OF war med
ais as priceless. treasured always.
either by the gallant recipient or
by his descendants. az the most
precious OF heirlooms. Yet in re-
cent book, War Medals and Their
History" by W. A. Steward. a chap
ter IL devoted 10 Sale Prices" OF
these tributes TO heroism. Auction
prices OF Waterloo medals vary
from $3.50 10 800. a gold medal OF
the Peninsular war brought 1915,
while tin medal won AZ Seringa-
patam realized only S.. Trafalgar
medals vary from $3.50 10 y1,225;
Victoria crosses are high-from
t215 10 $3.50
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
An Organization Formed
To Uplift Itself, Doing
Big Work For Humanity

x mot to uplift the ignorant and the poor, but
fo upIift ourselves so that may create an
environment that will permit every one to rise
- our then uplifted level" is the object of the
'sf11manitarian Cult, an association. without or
lGnniesfion. with headquarters at 1890 Broadway.
New York.
il Is composed of $4,000 members.
This il a very healthy idea to begin with.
& Refreshing after the usual SNUG patronage
which accompanies most Humanitarian" effort
;Another revivifying thing about 1t is that 1t is
entirely free from financial considerations.
Somebody backs II. no one knows who, and
there are no dues nor free offerings"
n fact the basket and plate are absent at its
nsstings.
3 Ehere are no officers and the noted 400" are
nj excluded from membership on account of
their unfortunate incomes.
" There 10 no snobbery Of class in this collec-
tioo Of people who even recognize the fact that
ne rich may have hearts and souls and be
worthy Of respect.
8 Every one active In the cult becomes so vol.
untarily. and his remuneration is the satisfac-
>1on he derives from his work.
II The givers are supposed to be grateful TO the
toos1vers for the opportunity of sharing with
}nem their own good fortune
Tho only qualification necessary for member.
nip d desire to be lust human" and Of
nome assistance to our fellow man.
~ No names OF members are published nor are
80 q applicants for assistance.
~ = April, eoo7 persons had been relieved, .
ne form or other. By the Cult
1lioos hsd been found for ESQ. exconvicts