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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
new WORD 4, he was to detect x,p,,x e.

new word ~ he was to detect s1gns Ct
shamming on Guys part. III war
comes, bet he'll go to the front. He's
like the rest Of you English-half
ashamed to say what he really feels"
The embarrassed Guy faced him
sheepishly.
ooh say-that's all swankv' he re-
monstrated.
"'Swank!' That's good wordr'
Charlie Brown exclaimed. Pm going
to take that back to America. too'
And then, returning to the subject ~
their conversation, who was manifest
~ Ill at ease, Mr.. Brown continued.
'Once you do touch Guy on the raw
Of his patriotism he'd go through and
go through big"
~ think Mr.. Brown is rig'>t," Street
man declared. 1T was only two months
ago at the Ritz in Paris that met Il
young English officer. We got to chat
ting. He seemed very down in the
month-some trouble over a girl: he'd
been tilted, or hadn't enough money to
propose, or she'd married someone else
usual sort of thing, so 1 paid no at
tention to the incident. But one night,
walking along the Champs Elysees. a
man ahead Of me suddenly turned
aside behind one of the trees. Silhouet-
ted against the moonlight l saw his
hand go to his pocket, as if to draw a
revolver. I ran up to him, and seized
the pistol. It was my young
English friend. I dare say the moon
had gone to his head. He was quite
desperate-really started to struggle
with me at first. We stood there for
an hour talking. I'd taken quite a
fancy to him. 1t seemed such a waste
Of good material for him to kill him
self; but he was quite firm. Finally,
I appealed to him as an English officer
in his majesty's service. Some day his
country might need him-I told him
and he wouldn't be there, because he
was a coward-a traitor. That
hit him. I pressed the point. And
eventually he gave me his word.'
They had all listened eagerly to
Streetman's vivid recital
"Did he keep his word ?" Ethel asked.
II don't know! I've never seen him
since; but he's the sort Of man who
would. I merely mention the incident
to show that when nothing else count
ed, his country did. And most men
are like that" Streetman added, as he
patted Guy Falconer on the back
Somehow, Guy resented the familiar.
1ty. But he merely moved away. So
far as be knew, Streetman was a de-
cent enough chap. But he did not rel
ISL being patronized by him.
All at once Sir George Wagstaff no.
t1ced for the first time that the after
noon light was fast fading. Looking
at his watch, he rose hastily.
by Jove!' he said, ''1'd no idea it
was so late. I shall have to be getting
back to the admiralty"
II must be leaving, too," Streetman
announced.
$50 must l." said Charlie Brown.
"Good- by, Miss Willoughbyv'
"Oh, don't you hurry off, toov' Ethel
protested. ''Stay and have one more
cup Of teal" In some inexplicable way
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
How Manu..

It is interesting to know that Del
aware man has worn a pair of shoes
for II years without once having them
mended. It might also be interesting
to know how many pairs Of trousers
he has had meanwhile.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
More Satisfactory.

my husband is so strong that he
can lift two tremendous iron balls in
each hand at once. Can your husband
do that?''
mo, but he's lifted the mortgage
from the farm since we were mar
RED"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
II you recall your history les


II you recall your history les
sons, you'll remember the hard
time the North had to get
enough soldiers during the Civil
war, and how finally conscrip-
ton was adopted. You know,
too, that the English have had
to use CONSUMPTION to get enough
men in the present conflict. Pa
triotism Is a queer thing with
most Of US. We wave flags and
enjoy Fourth of July oratory,
but many Of us are inclined to
shi' at real sacrifice. An inter-
esting discussion Of the subject
comes Up in this insta!lment.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23

An English tea party at the home OF
Sir George Wacstaff of the British ad-
nira!ty, includes Charlie Brown,
American newspaper reporter, and
stree!n'an, German spy. The group
is discussing a possible European war.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23


the Admiralty"
she felt drawn toward the outspoken
American. And she could not avoid
the impression that they were destined
to know each other better.
Il can't resist you," he said, yielding
at once to her cordial urging. And he
accepted another cup Of tea.
Sir George and Streetman were al
ready at the door when Charlie Brown
called after the older man:
III there's any news Of your feet for
publication, Sir George. you'll let me
know?"
Surely, surely!' came the good-na-
tured answer. And with that Sir
George left them, accompanied by
Streetman, to whom he offered a lift
in his car.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
What do you think will come
out Of this meeting between
Redmond and his old sweetheart
Ethel WilIoughby? Is it likely
that the girl will tell him thu
truth at once?
(TO BE CONTINUED
Bringing Up Father.

Bringing Up F atheF.
eve dined out last evening. Pa dis
graced us as usual
"HOw was that?"
'He got to the end of the dinner with
three forks and two spoons still I'M
used."-Boston Evening Transcript.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
The Best PASSAGE,

A somewhat conceited clergyman,
who was more celebrated for the
length of his sermons than for their
elOQuence, once asked the late Father
Healy what he thought of the one
Just preached.
swell, sir" replied the humorist, II
like one passage exceedingly WE'LL"
Indeed, Father Healy. and pardon
me for asking which passage you refer
to-"
swell, my dear sir" replied the wit.
the passage l refer to was from the
pulpit in the vestry room."
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
By DeQreeN.

my dear, isn't that dress trif1e go
IRENE?
She-Extreme! Why I put this o.
in order that you may become accuo
toned to he one l am having ma1a~
Judge.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23
After the Show.

whats that awful noise in the
rafeY'
X think. sir, the pony ballet has got
into some pony slnashes."
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-08-23

Some men make room at the top by
',*hing other men off.
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heard.
"Of course he lsw said Georgy. II
never saw a man who thought as
much Of bis own precious hlde-so
much more than anyone else thinks of
itv'
III you're quite in earnest, Guy, I
am positively ashamed Of you," Sir
George Wagstaf told him. AS a man
who was high in the councils of his
country, Sir George did indeed hear
the young mans declaration with
something bordering upon alarm. as
well as mere disapproval. II other
English youths should take he same
attitude as Guys, he foresaw endless
trouble for the recruiting stations.
If were shot," Guy retorted. 81
suppose the fact that 1 could saw.
Now, Sir George is not ashamed OF
me- would ease the pain a bit?
No, thank you! I tell you, If worse
comes to worst, I shall sail for Cuba -
At that his mother approached hin,
much as she must have when as a
small boy he had been guilty of naugl-
tiness. She thought it high time to
assert her authority.
"Guy," she said, II forbid YOU to
talk like chat"
"Oh, now, mother" he remon
strated.
Il think he's spoofing," Che, 1le
Brown toll then, as quick to adopt 4
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05

quote on the stump this fail, species
Of economy that was more calculated
for partisan capital than for the ben
cit of home labor. II was found thar
lumber could he purchased In British
Columbia, whore there Is al abur-
dance Of Hindoo and Chinese labor to
work for next TO nothing, for less
than il would cost to cut the timber
IN the forest reserves OF Washington
by American labor. Going on the
theory that an apparent saving IN
dollars ana cents was the kind Of
economy to catch votes, the contract
for ties, snoring. etc, was let TO the
Canadian lumbermen. and the work
men of Washington, who claim ale
glance to the stars and stripes ana
who expect the protection Of that flag
against alien cheap labor, are lett T.
seek means Of livelihood elsewhere.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05
CONGRESS IN REBELLION

The long expected has at last hap
pened and congress has openly and
decisvely disregarded the wishes OF
the president II was accomplished,
however. by an alliance of the Re
publicans with the insurgont Demo
Gratis. Just as in some measures the
executive will could only be carried
out by the aid of Republican votes
when those measures We're approved
ly Republican sentiment. so as an
Offset, when he proposed a measure
that was repugnant To them, they
We're equally ready to give 1t a black
eve. The nation is to he congratu-
lated that the Philippine bill has re.
coved decided setback. if not Il
death blow. II was a vicious piece
OF legislation. even more So than the
much talked OF decree of President
Cleveland when he sought to lower
the American flag in the Hawaiian
Islands, for the revolution In the
south seas was largely a commercial
exploitation, while on the other hand
the Philippines fell to our lot as a
matter of destiny rather than Calcu-
lauon. our obligations TO them are
OF an entirely different character aud
even the protestations of MIR. Quo2on
that his people are ready and able u
take care of themselves do not alter
the facts in the ease, nor relieve the
attempt to discard them of the sem.
hlance of cowardice. Sentimentalists
may figure out that II is an injustice
to rule people without their consent.
yet it remains true that We have
rescued this people from an almost
hopeless bondage to an unprogrcssVe
authority, under whose rule there was
no prospect of their ever becoming
anythng more than serNIlo depend
ents. We have given them access TO
the light of civilization and have be
slowed upon them measure Of self
government. giving them an oppor
tuuity to learn something OF the
duties and responsibilities of citizen
ship. Ultimately it Will he proper to
give them independence. at least with
an American protectorate; but every
body who knows anything about them
and is not biased by ulterior motives
recognizes that the granting OF indie
pondence now, or even four years
hence. would be a degree OF folly lit
tie short OF criminal. 1t is good
thing there were enough discreet
Wilson's program OF surrender
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05

The above telegram, and one OF
similar nature addressed to Senators
Owen and Gore and the Oklahoma
congressman at Washington, was the
public expression made Wednesday
night at a meeting Of the Irish -Ameri-
can club, which met in special session.
called upon learning of the executionl
of Thomas j. Clarke, Thomas Mac,
Donagh, Patrick II. Pearse and
James Connolly by orders of court
martial in Dublin.
During the course of the meeting
there were seve al vitriolic speeches,
condemning the attitude taken by the
British government toward the action
of some of the Irish people, espe-
cially those said to be implicated in
the recent uprising in that country,
among them one by Mr.. Sweeney. in
which he said that the mother coun-
try 'ln her panic of wounded pride
on account Of the rebellion, hoped to
strike terror into the Irish race by
martial murder"
The meeting was given over to a
general discussion Of the recent Irish
trouble
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05
MADDO TlsIt NpIiS.

Those who sympathize with the
president are congratulating him ON
having gotten rid Of William +. Me
Combs as chairman OF the Democratic
national committee. That Mr.. Wilson
would rid himself of the chairman
was predicted long ago, although 1t
was promptly denied at the White
House. McCombs also denied that he
had any intention Of retiring never
elimination never abandoned the
struggle NcCombs was one of the
original Wilson men McAdoo came
along later McAdoo found the chair
man offensive and his methods dis
tasteful McCombs has always be-
lievcd that McAdoo was doing Presi-
dent Wilson great harm politically,
and IT was a perfectly natural result
that McAdoo disliked McCombs The
secretary has persistently insinuatcd
that the chairman would be ultimate
ly retired, and those knowing the re
lations between the president and his
son in-law felt safe in predicting the
result that has happened. With the
same adroitness with which he caused
the resignation OF Secretary Garrison
and deceived the unthinking public as
to the real animus behind that epi-
sode. the president has disposed of the
national chairman, actually inducing
McCombs to announce for publication
that his law practice would not per.
nit him to serve in that capacity
during the coming campaign. 1t has
not fully dawned upon the public and
may not for some time yet, that in
this. as in many other things. the
PRESIDENTS son-in-law has demon
strated that he is the power behind
the executive head and thar he can
wheedlc both the president and the
public into carrying out the Mch doc
program, and can do so in such a
manner as to throw the responsibility
on Mr.. Wilson himself. Just now the
impression is that a new appointment
will be made that VIII not only be
acceptable to MIR. McAdoo but Will
put IT beyond the power of the
Bryan influence to have an say in
the party councils. Fred Il. Lynch OF
Minnesota is generally spoken of as
the most likely man to succeed TO the
control OF the democratic campaign,
because he antasoniaes Organism and
is likely to be tractable to the dIcta.
tion of the McAdoo influence.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05
VINO SAID ECONOMY?

Representative Johnson of Wash
iugton recently startled the lower
house OF congress by pointing out the
methods by which the Democratic
administration IS achieving economy
IN the transaction OF the public bust
ness As is well known, the lumber
industry of the Puget sound region
has suffered severely ever since the
Underwood tariff went into effect.
lut when congress passed legislation
authorizing the building by the fed
oral government OF the Alaskan rail
way there We're some optimists or the
Pacific slope who fondly imagined
that benefit would accrue to that in D..
dustry. They had no appreciation of
Democratic methods, however, or
they would not have INDUCED sucn
hascloss hopes. There was abundant
timber in the national forest reserve
and it's cutting and shipping would
| have provided employment for numer-
GUS lumhermen who had been rele.
gated to enforced idleness by the
workings of the Underwood measure.
| Rut the administration had deter.
mined TO hc economical at whatever
cost. There was no idea OF being any
benefit 10 any sort of workman or any
/ industry. Economy to them was only
a narrow conception of bookkeeping
without any reference to the greatest
good TO the greatest numter What
mattored it g. those in authority how
many American laborers were idle so
long as the figures ON the ledger
showed saving in immediate cost.
! figures which would be useful to
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05

thing to theorl1e ideally. but an
other to make those ideals the basis
OF practical action. 10 light and die
for ones country is sweet and fitting
10 fight and die for the emancipation
of mankind from the errors and OPP
rrcsslons of traditional iniquity would
he noble act. But before we can
take all humanity into our calcula-
tions II Is necessary that we first look
after the Interests of home and ma
tive land. Charity begins at home.
and n worldwide sentiment Is only
commendable when 1t includes home
and country as the first incentive We
need our citizens for other purposes
than getting killed for the rest of
mankind Should it be possible for
us to reach "A stage where there was
no longer any fighting to be done for
cur fellow citizens, then ii viii he time
10 consider what we can do for others.
Practically the proposition seems
little awkward. If We have to fight.
it will have to be against somebody
as well as for somebody, and our op-
pohcnts will hc human bcngs just as
much as our friends. Perhaps the
Wilson idea - that We should go out
and kill people Tor their own benefit,
explaining in fathcrly way that
this hurts me more than it does
YOU" benevolent assimilation" has
nothing on benevolent slaughter.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05
YOUNKMAN RETAINS
MOST OF OLD FORCE
But Few Changes Are An
nounced in WaterwOrks
Department.

Commissioner Younkman Of the
waterworks and sewerage department
announced to the city commissioners
Ut special meeting Wednesday morn
ing that, with the exception of re-
placing V. l.. Duval as chief clerk
with Frank Seaman and shorty"
Armstrong as general foreman with
Howard Price. no changes would be
made in the personnel of the water
works department.
The session yesterday morning was
given over the consideration of ap-
missioners for employment in their
respective departments.
Commissioner Walker, who Tues
day said he would not appoint an en-
gineer at this time, announced that
II. IL. Wyss would be appointed sup
erintendent of the engineer depart
ment and that a majority of the old
employees would hold over, including
Gordon Lowe, c. b. Cline. l.. Newell,
James Carr and Marshall Waugh.
These appointments were approved
by the commissioners after which
Commissioner Funk suggested the
names OF W dlltI y. pbtlbN us
clothesman; J. c. Gray, plainclo othes-
man; James Pilkington, traffic Off
Ger: Grant Pilkinston. patrolman; j..
T. Cooper, patrolman. and ii. a. Pre-
mer, desk sergeant.
Commissioner Nounkman then
asked to have some appointments ap-
proved and this was done by the COM
mission. The appointments as sug-
gested by the commissioner of water
works and sewerage. were in the Of
flee OF the waterworks department
and We're as follows:
Frank Seaman, chief clerk: How
ard Price. general foreman, promo
ton from meter foreman, b. Reese to
the position of meter foreman, and
J. Cellars as an employ OF the meter
department.
Other selection of subordinates in
the various departments We're post
poned until the regular session OF the
commission which will be held Friday
morning
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05
WHO Is MANKIND?

President Wilson has made much of
the msistence that we should fight, II
at all, for humanity rather than for
any limited conception OF national or
political or commercial interests Sen
timentally this kind of talk sounds
grand and ennobling. We like to think
that fighting is only to be resorted to
in defense OF some great humani-
tartan principle. We dislike to think
that mere matters OF money or the
Vaccinations of political uickstors
should involve us In the arbitrament
Of arms. In all these commendable
sentiments Of the public Mr.. Wilson
finds a willing response to his high
minded protestations. But great
many people will disagree with him
when they take time and pains to
pnalyze the proposition. And great
many more will disagree with him II
they are called upon to put his
theories into actual practice. 1t is one
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05

duties of daily ife," he continued,
they ought to walk in the house of
God as friends In the second place,
he was glad that he orchestra played
Hail, Hail. the Gangs All Here be-
cause in all relationships men should
realize that religion is Of vital i'm
portance. and a common every day af-
fair Nothing is worse than that 1t
should be shelved off to one day in
seven. Business men ought to be
able to talk religion naturally and
without blushing. |. Billy Sunday
has accomplished nothing more he
has shown that religion is an essen
tial part of business life The bishop
declared that the Episcopal church Is
IN danger of respectability and showed
how the ministry is largely recruited
pal families must be made to feel the
sovereign call of the ministry as some
thing virile and commanding" he de-
cTared
The last topic discussed by the
bishop was handled in such a broad
and forceful manner that every man
felt response within himself. as an
appeal was made for loyalty to Trim.
ity church-not in the spirit of rival
~. but of earnest endeavor. I'VE
must not build up the membership by
trying to steal members from other
churches, but by making Trinity a
positive reality in Tulsa life To do
this, an adequate building is neces-
sary." he said. and upon this point
the speaker dwelt for some time. He
spoke of the remarkable growth of
the denomination in the last five
years in eastern Oklahoma and de-
clared that he had a vision of Trim
ity's taking commanding place In
the life OF the city as a social center.
engaged in the business of starting
men right by showing the beauty and
virilty of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
"The task Of the church is not to
glorify itself, but to give itself to the
upbuilding of the entire community"
For breadth of vision and religious
sanity this address stands as q mas
terpiece, and fortunate indeed, were
the hundred men who were privil-
eyed to hear It,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-05

sell was simply rabd and vulgar. I
was disgusted. ! went because | was
In grief and trouble and hoped for
words of comfort and consolation.
Who is this man Russell. and what is
his teaching? why are the preachers
so rabid?
Curiosity.
Pastor Russell is the head of "A re-
hgious movement which now has its
headquarters in Brooklyn. The SER
mons you heard were doubtless re-
turn attacks because of the vigorous
ana persistent campaign which he has
been Waging against the orthodox
churches. His own teachings are ex-
tremc based largely upon portions Of
the New Testament, and the old as
wei, which are the products Of the
highly imaginative Jewish mind, but
which are exceedingly vague and
mostly impossible of certain inter-
probation. We have no disposition to
attempt to pass upon the merits OF
his views. and this you do not ask for,
but so far as we understand. we
should say that the main dogma OF
his preaching. is that of the second
coming OF Christ.
Mr.. Russell has been unfortunate
in some of his methods. For example,
he organized "A Bible Students asso-
citation and gave it "A name which, to
the public seemed to be a union sun
day school movement. The writer was
himself misled for some time by this.
He has also had some domestic
trouble. but his followers supported
him in this and they ought to know
best the merits of the case. He is
strong personality, with a large and
enthusiastic following.
Try going to church again. You
were unfortunate. There are preach
ers in Tulsa whose hearts are in per-
feet attunement with the sad and mel
music Of your own. When
you go seeking bread, you will not be
given "A stone. The Man About Town
would be interested to have YOU go
next Sunday, and report the results.