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Evening journal., 1916-02-25
MmAr rnE w0RLn Is SAVING.

ttTN you wish to have ALI the world say that the
~ Nag OF the United States be stained with inn
punlty?"
President Wilson puf this question to his audience
Des Moines and the crowd roared back the answer
NO" with great emphasis
Yet this is exactly what the world saying and what
the world has been saying for months. To be accurate
the world has been saying this since the day, immedi-
atey following the sinking Of the Lusitania when Mr.
Wilson to Philadelphia and made his famous "too-
proud-tohgbt" speech.
One would think, from the Presidents language at
Des Nones that he believes the people be RESPONSE
BILE for whatever insults the flag OF the United States
has received in the last nine months. But there
has been a day when the people restless and
uneasy and Inundated by the thought that their
try had fallen to such position in the worlds
teem.
The fault has been President Wilson'S He now
asks IL tho people content to have their Pres-
dent do not 1g A" write notes Yet it is not long
ago that he b1ucvcd that his notes the Of
national defense and that his rickey old typewriter
was efficient armament than either hattleshps
forts
The President has gift OF good language and a most
plausible method Of glossng undesirable stua-
tion-hut the people know the, facts They most en-
phatcay do "wish to have all the world say that
the flag of the United States be stained with inn
punity" And be cause that is not their wish they in
tend to terminate Woodrow Wilson's term in the White
House
The situation has not been improved by the pro-
German attitude Of certain Democratic members of
Congress by the letter which President Wilson has
TO Senator Stone rebuke to such Democrats.
The people Germany to atone for the Lusitania
outrage and to give guarantees for the future
Evening journal., 1916-02-25

cruel blow has been struck at American art
little while the Wilsonian press OF the country
teemng with cartoons representing the two
headed Germanc eagle eating out Of the Presidents
hand-anc all because OF the great diplomatic tri-
umph" which the administration was thought TO have
won in the Arabic Now. the full text of the Ger
man note shows that there is triumph TO record,
and all these cartoons will have TO into the discard
or be numbered among the "things that never hap
pen" It is we repeat a cruel blow at American art
Evening journal., 1916-02-25

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Evening journal., 1916-02-25

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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
Gambling Order Local

Lansing, Mich, Feb. 1.-The state at
large need not fear any order from
Governor Ferris regarding gambling
devices, such as he issued recently to
Flint, he said today:
81 have received several letters re-
garding that ORDER" said the governor,
''from officials in other counties. My
order was specially for Flint. am a
great believer in home rule. There are
officers in each county who are sup
posed to be on the job and until find
they are not on the job, will not inter-
ject myself into their business.
In the Flint case, citizens came to me
and convinced me that should take
the action l did. In order to play fair,
| am writing today to the people who
came here, telling them to play fair
with the sheriff. If they Know where
punch boards or other gambling devices
are being operated it is their duty to
tell the sheriff where they are. Twill
not tolerate any laying down by the
people who made the complaints. De
troit Free Press.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

Last meeting held with Mrs. Adams.
Meeting called to order by the presi-
dent. Mrs. Barber led the devotions
Reading of minutes by the secretary,
then the literary program was con-
Quoted by Mrs Barber. Voted to have
a contest until April. Mrs. Jennings
gave short parliamentary drill. Mu-
sic by Mrs. Adams. Our next meeting
will be held with Mrs. A. Williams.
Come and bring your friends. We
especially wish every officer to be pres
ent. The reports from all over the
state are encouraging. 1t is fine to
have county dry but think of Michi-
gan ury, that is what our campaign
fund means. Are you anxious for our
state to win out over the forces of evil.
Do you think what it will mean to have
National constitutional prohibition?
Have you asked the Father to be with
our congressman? Will you send let
tiers and messages to them? Keep do
ing until victory is won all around the
world. Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
A Remarkable Narrative

VIM. F. Johnston, resident of the
Michigan Soldiers Home, some little
time ago wrote letter to his brother
in Nebraska-a letter which gave with
out boast or ostentatious statement a
remarkable story of his service in the
army during the Civil War, beginning
with his enlistment as lad of eleven
years. He also gives his experiences as
an Indian fighter, then smuggler of
goods into Mexico and various advent
ures following his discharge from the
army. 1t is a most remarkable story
told in calm conversational way that
will interest old and young, You will
find the story in this issue of the Mes
senger as written by himself to his
brother, who consented to the publica-
ton of this portion of the letter. The
portion of the letter referring to his
capture and life in Andersonville and
Libby prisons is told in the simplest
language that gives it force most inn
pressive to the reader
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
Masonic Fair

An enthusiastic meeting of the vari-
Gus committees having in charge ar
rangements for the Clio Masonic Fair
Feb. % to 26 inclusive, was held last
Monday evening. The splendid gifts
mentioned last week will positively be
given away and the local soliciting COM
mites has seel,ed pledges o. a .asss
quantity of articles which will be
placed on sale. Wholesale houses have
also made generous contributions. In
addition, voting contest for the most
popular lady will be conducted. Any
lady may be made candidate in the
contest and all will be treated on terms
of impartiality In order to get this
contest under way coupon is printed
elsewhere on this page and any sub
scriber will be permitted to vote this
free by cutting it out and mailing or
handing it to B. E. Conlee, manager of
the contest. Clip all the coupons you
can get and give your favorite candi-
date boost right at the outset.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
PRESIDENT DOD|NE
SEES LOWER TAXES
SAYS RATE CAN BE CUT IN TWO
NEXT YEAR
Gives Figures to Show That His Est
mate is Approximately
Correct

President H. F. Bodine, who is in a
position to know as much about village
finances as any citizen in town, per-
haps, says that the tax rate for the
coming fiscal year can easily be made
about half what it was for the current
year, which, we are sure, will be good
news for our citizens to hear. In sup
port of his views Mr.. Bodine has fav-
ored The Messenger with the follow
ing figures: There will, it is estimated,
remain in the treasury of the village.
in the gerse11a. fund scdnss approximately
81, 900. A tax Of Not one pei cent cent or.
the assessible valuation would produce
$l25O more, making $225O in this fund.
There will remain in the highway fund
about $500 and tax of q of one per
cent will place $2500 more in this fund,
making $4,000 in all. An estimated
budget" of expenditures is about as
follows: $1,000 for electric lights; $3.50,
marshal; $10O, sanitary expenses; 5000,
firemen; $l00, printing; SIS, election
expenses; SIS, engineer; 500, miscella-
neous expense. This would total 81, $3.50
for the general fund, which would al
low surplus of $420. The highway
fund of $4,000 would provide for the
practical improvement of some of the
streets of the village, oiling, etc, and
furnish $1,000 more money than has
been used this year. This does not in
clude moneys that would come to the
village in the shape of fines and Ii
censes, which would be substantial
sum. The balances are estimated from
the last report of the treasurer to the
council.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
Splendid Auto Trip

DIR. Hugh Graham. of Mt. Morris, is
planning splendid auto trip on which,
together with Mrs. Graham, their
daughter Kathleen, and possibly cou-
pie of friends. he expects to start about
the first of June. They plan to go to
the Pacific coast, the objective there
being Seattle, stopping at Denver, Salt
Lake City and other points of interest
enroute. The party will travel each
day as far as may suit their fancy
spending the nights at the hotels and
cooking a part of their meals over
camp fires. The trip will be rendered
additionally pleasant because of the
fact that it will afford the doctor an
opportunity of visiting several former
friends and classmates, some of whom
he has not seen for years. From Sc
attic the party expects to go to Cali
fornia, thence to Arizona and New
Mexico. and possibly for short trip
to Mexico (qnite short, be assureD and
a return trip which will enable them to
view the beauties and wonders of the
Grand Canyon. The journey will be
made in splendid new touring car
which the doctor has purchased and
will. it is estimated, cover 10, 600 miles.
DIR. Graham has made several trips
of similar character to various parts
of the country and seems to have
grasped the wholesome truth tritely
expressed by Capt. Jack Crawford who
said: would you fish and hunt and
row. with your heart and cheeks aglow,
would you dwell mid vernal beauty
bright and rare? Then come, oh come
away. and let Gods sunshine play upon
upon you ere you climb the golden
stair"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
M. E. Banquet and Lecture

Everybody, we presume, is contem-
plating with much pleasure the annual
banquet of the M. E. Church, which
will be held in the church parlors next
Tuesday evening. Feb. 8. In addition
to the banquet there will be given, on
this occasion, splendid lecture by DIR.
NJ. 5. is,Ce. OF Detroit, known as one of
the most eloquent and captivating
speakers in the state, who will have
for his subject The Devil Take the
Hindermost." The ladies quartette
will also contribute several vocal num-
bers to the program. The price for
the supper and the lecture will be 4Oc,
except for children under 10, to whom
the price for supper will be 20c and adj
mission to the lecture free. If accom-
panied by their parents. The public is
cordially invited and assurance is given
that rich treat is in store.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
INTERESTING NEWS
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
NEWSY ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR EXCHANGES
Brevities Relating to People, Matter,
and Things in This Section
of Michigan

Chas. Carpenter, farmer living near
Montrose, drank quantity of iodine.
mistaking it for cough medicine, last
week and narrowly escaped death. Bot
ties containing any kind of poison
should always be safely slowed away.
Montrose business men gave q COM
piimentary dinner to GOO farmers a
week or 80 ago. 1t was a good scheme.
And then. some day, the farmers might
give a dinner to the hry men. It's
the fraternal. r ceiling that
helps. and no W does more to pro-
mote that fe' M. than dining together.
Y. z. T2alAsss. the Fenton aviator
who alighted ip sfield south of town,
about . yesr ago, and remained here
several days, is condccting what ap-
pears to be very successful flying
school on Long Lake this winye. He
has pupils from all over the Union,
some of whom are becoming quite pro-
ficient.
Stanislaus Ferritt was tried in the
circuit court this week charged with
the murder of Stanley Vancowsky. 1t
will be remembered that Ferritt shot
the boy, who was but 18 years Of age,
in his mothers home and then made
his escape. He remained at large for
several months and was but recently
apprehended. Ferritt was convicted
and received life sentence.
Deputy Sheriff Aaron Crego, of Flint,
was in the village Monday and arrested
George Tucker for stealing chickens.
1t is claimed he has stolen chickens
from Thorsby's farm. Fred Roselle and
several other farmers north of town.
Besides these he stole the entire flock
belonging to his father-in-la ID. Har-
mon, residing two miles north Tuck
er's accomplice made the confession
that causcd his arrest. Tucker lives
near Burt. -Montrose Record.
The Flint common council has direct
ed the purchase OF property at the cor
ner of Union and Harrison streets for
a municipal market, of the value of
$40, 900. This action follows agitation
extending over several months and was
directly brought out by the presenta-
ton of two petitions one presented by
J. F. Rieman, president Of the Genesee
County Farmers Institute and signed
by 600 farmers, and the other presented
by Supervisor Mimic, and signed by
many Flint business men. ali asl,::.... .hc
establishment of municipal market.
Council also rejected all bids on s270,
900 worth of street paving to be done
in 1916 and the city will do the work.
Municipal construction last year is esti-
mated to have saved $40,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
Revival Services

The revival services being conducted
at the M. P. Church by Rev. John Err
kline are increasing in interest and COM
handing a liberal attendance. About
twenty, thus far, have signified their
intention of uniting with the church.
Next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 there
will be special service for young peo-
pie. From now on until the conclusion
of the services the offerings will be for
the benefit of the evangelist and ar,
who would like to assist in this way
may hand their contributions to Rev.
Greene or B. S. Jennings. Any sum
will be thankfully received. On Sun
day morning and evening free will
offering will be taken at the church for
the same purpose. Mr.. Erskine has
made many friends in Clio who will
wish him God speed wherever he may
go.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
School Notes.

One more .'Freshie. Lloyd Akin.
has joined our number.
At last we c=n 5ssathe freely az ain
after hearing the results of exams.
Mr.. Earl Miller. of County Line, was
a visitor at the High School, Wednes-
day.
Advice to Sophomores: BE careful
that no ex-Senior appears when you
are in charge of a Junior.
The Civics class have started work.
instructed by Prof. White. We find
the subject very interesting and useful.
Earl Underhill is back at school from
an absence on account of measles.
guess Carl has the "measley things
yet. N
Schoolmates and teacher Of Olga Mil
rler were indeed sorry that she has had
TO be absent on account of severe
burn.
What do you know about this
twenty zoos out of about thirty in the
2nd Algebra class final exams. Some
brains we think.
Harry Palmer was absent last week
for the first. time this year. Poor
Harry said that the grippe couldn't
catch him because he was Dutch
but l guess it did.
Miss Goodfellow had charge of the
literary program last Monday morning,
2 p>ssing piano solo being rendered by
Naomi Noes anda number of current
events given bys-ra TotteH. -
Well boys and girls theSrar is half
gone. The EXAMINATIONS ~ sover. We
know where our weak points are, now
let's work harder than ever and right
the wrongs. There are still five months
before the goal is reached at the end of
the year. Let our daily motto be, do
your best. -
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
Gleanings from examinations:

Gleanings from examinations:
What is republic?
A republic is when someone is the
boss over something.
When does noun have masculine
gender?
A noun has masculine gender when
it names man. Example, rooster. =
Why is there heavy rainfall along the
northwest coast of North America?
There is heavy rainfall there because
its dry there.
What are levees?
Levees are where the water runs out.
What is delta?
A delta is deep hole in the sea.
What is foreign commerce.?
Foreign commerce is the farmers
which bring in wheat to be ground into
-four.
What are prairies?
Prairies are big high bushes extend
ing out in the water.
What is dyspepsia?
Dyspepsia is some kind of medicine
that you give to little babies.
The teacher as well as the pupils find
out where they stand from the resnlt1
of these tests. Get busy teacher and
get these wandering minds on the right
track.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

The P. M. Ry. has lost its suit to re-
strain the state from enforcing the two
cent mileage passenger law, three u
s. Judges signing the Decree The p.
M. brought the suit on the ground that
the state law was confiscatory.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04
Prompt Pupils

The following pupils of
School were neither tc
during January: EI'
Martin, Lucille Ste
win. Jonn Be
Blanche Mart
Goodwin,
unice :
Elsie -
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

Following is list of auction sales
which will be held in this section of the
county in the near future. They will
be advertised in the Messenger and by
Messenger auction bills. the most eff.
fective and economical way possible.
z. l.. Powers will conduct the sales:
Feb. 8, Mrs. Mary Tufford, Vienna.
Feb. l6. Sam Williams, Birch Kun.
Feb. II, Geo. DAILY, Vienna.
Feb. -23. Geo. Johnson, Vienna.
March2, Peter Carroll, Vienna.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

Whatever the Weather
May Be

Whatever the weather may be- says he
Whatever the weather may be-
It's place. if We WILL an I'll say me say
Supposin' today the winterest day,
Wud the weather be changing because We cried
Or the snow be grass We crucifed?
The best is to make yer SUMNER" says he,
Whatever the weather may be- says he
Whatever the weather may be!
Whatever the weather may be- says he
n Whatever the weather may be-
It's the songs We sing, an the smiles We wear,
That's a-naking the sun shine everywhere;
Al the world of gloom is world Of glee TER
Wild the bird in the bush, an the bud in the tree
An the fruit the stim o. the bouch," says he,
Whatever the weather may be- says he
Whatever the weather may be! 4
Whatever the weather may be, >, says he
Whatever the weather may be,
Ye can bring the Spring, wild its green and gold,
An the grass in the grove where the snow lies cold
An yell warm yer back. with a smiling face,
AS We sit at yer heart, like an ovid fireplace,
An toast the toes O. yer sowl," says he,
Whatever the weather may be, /" says he
Whatever the weather may be-"
- James Whacomb Riley.
NMNNNMNNNMNN
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

The following coupon is good for free vote for any
you may favor in the Masonic Fair Popularity
coupon, cut it out and hand it or mail it to p
manager of the contest
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

d. o. R.
N. G.. Sarah Zeiter.
v. G., Nellie Lacure.
Secretary, Grace Hamer.
Treasurer, Rosa Conlee.
R, S., Eva Gates.
l.. S.. Rosa Conlee.
l.. 5. v. G., Anna Hymen.
r. S. v. G., Mrs. Eugene Miller.
Chaplain, Alma Huff.
Warden, Mrs. Lovina Dybsll.
Conductress, Mrs. Lille Parker.
Inside Guard, Warren Huff.
Outside Guard. Henry Paine.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

Robertson's reading materials are up
to-date.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

l. y. u. r.
Noble Grand. j. G. Chapel.
Vice Grand, John Hughes.
Secretary. E. Miller.
Treasurer, A. S. Shelley.
Warden, Frank Wilcox.
Conductor. Geo. Thompson.
Chaplain. Herbert Loomis.
r. S. N. G., f. Secor.
L. S. N. G.. Glenn Williams.
Inside Guard, A. S. Shelley.
Outside Guard, E. Hymen.
r. S. S., w. Peters.
l.. S. S. Andrew Stevens.
r, S. V. G., H. Zeiter.
l.. S. v. G., M. C. Hoyt.
Past Grand, E. X. Warner.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

Members of Clio Lodges, l. o. o. F.
and d. 0. R., enjoyed very pleasant
event last Wednesday evening when the
following officers were installed for the
ensuing year, Roy Farnsworth acting
ar installing officer and E. w. Hymen
as grand marshal. At the conclusion Of
the ceremonies fine luncheon was
served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1916-02-04

Robertson sells all kinds of jewelry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-05
BY Carl w. Alderman,

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Budapest, Jan. 1.-Oelayed)-A great offensive by
the allies all fronts in the spring is expected by the
Teutons Hungarian officials however, are certain that
the move will meet with defeat
"The allies fail to take into account military posi-
on however, said Count Andrassy today to the United
Press. "We situated that help each other
we send men and resources to any front at any time
We concentrate something that the enemy cannot
This makes victory certain because it overbalances
our opponents resources"
Contrary to Berlin opinion the Hungarans believe that
there will be no early peace.
"It thinks it will be long, long war;" continued the
count There is chance of peace in sight at present
We could make peace next week but the allies DO not de-
sire it; they not yet convinced of superiority
"But the world becoming hysterical Even neutral
nations impatient 1t is shame for humanity that
we can't make peace now"
The count expressed admiration for the manner in
which King Constantine has handled the Greek situation
"He will keep his nation neutral and her from the
disaster that wrecked Belgium and Serbia, said the
count Greece will increase her territory without
sacrificing men and money, and without risking her
future No say that King Constantine is traitor
ous."
He predicted success for Teuton in Mesopotama.
.T see that the English forced to withdraw from
Bagdad" he commented "And when the Turks bring up
renforcements the British will lose what they hold
of Mesopotamia and presently the Suez canal will be in
danger"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-05
JUDGE GANTENBEIN
MAY IGNORE DECISION
Has Twice Held Law UnCOn-
stitutiOnal and Is Likely
To Do 1t Again

Portland, Or, Jan. 5,-There's still
hope for Sunday baseball in Portland,
even though three federal judges have
injected life into blue law Of tno vim
tage Of 1864.
Baseball fans realized this today
when Circuit Jduge Gantcnbein an.
nouncod that tho final hearing for n
permanent injunction restraining Multi
nomah county officials from enforcing
tho law will bo held tomorrow.
Twice, in tho face Of contrary SUI
preme court decisions, Judge Canton.
bein has declared the hoary old statute
unconstitutional. For this reason IL Ia
not believed that the federal court do.
cision will deter him. Neitner the
state supreme court nor the fodernl
court passed directly upon the point
which Judge Gantcnbein declares
should be rclegated TO the scrap heap
the old law which menaccs baseball.
Judge Gantcnbelns two decisions
declared the law unconstitutional but
il refers TO Sunday ns Lord y day.
This constitutes religious legislation
tho Judge said, and 10 contrary TO the
constitution of the United States,
Judge Gantcnboin's e decision will ap-
ply only 20 tails county and will not
prevent the enforcement OF the clos
Ing law In the rest Of the state.