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Evening star., 1916-03-17

tags x0day and it is expected that
considerable sum will be raised. Miss
May Boreiand. is in charge of those
who are selling the tags.
Tonight a ball and entertainment is
to be given at National Rifles Armory
under the auspices of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians. Members of the
Shamrock Club will hold their annual
tonight at the Metropolitan Hotel. 1t
is to be a stag affair. and an attend
ance of $50 members and guests is eN-
pected. =. J. Haltigan is to be toast ,
master. and music Will be furnlshed
by a section of the Marine Band. Rep
resentatives Benjamin G. Hilliard of
Colorado and Joseph Taggart of Kan.
sas are to be the principal speakers of
the evening.
Members of Keane Council. Knights
of Columbus will participate in dance
and entertainment tonight in knights
of Columbus Hall on E street between
6th and eth streets northwest The
knights of Columbus bowling team is
TO participate i'll dance at Easies
Hall, 9th and E streets northwest.
Ladies Night" at Elks' Club.
The st. Patricks day celebration at the
Elks' Club is to be in the form of a
ladies night entertainment tonight at
the clubhouse under the auspices of the
oyster club of Washington Lodge.
\ ST Patricks day dance is to be given
by Dixie Chapter. United Daughters of
the Confederacy, at Confederate Memorial
Home. 1922 Vermont avenue, tonight.
Favors and decorations are to carry out
the spirit of the day.
A St. Patrick's day entertainment is to
be given this evening at O'Clock in the
parlors Of the First Presbyterian Church.
John Marshall place between { and ID
streets northwest. Refreshments are to
be served.
Evening star., 1916-03-17
Senator Ashurst's Address.

Senator Henry F. Ashurst OF Arizona
said that Ireland was nation, not
nation with all the external trappinss
Of government. but a nation In truth
having Christianity as its guiding iisht
marching forward as one homogeneous
mass to a higher idealism.
The mustcal program included the
following numbers:
Harp-"The Harp That once Through
Tara's Hail." eileen Aroon' and Gar
ryoven," Edythe Marmion Brosius.
Piano-SeIections from The Bo,
bemian Girl" the Rev. f. J. Kelly and
Mr.. A. Schellinger.
Harp-"Arranmore Boat Song" THE
Iow-Backed Car" and 70 Donnell
Aboo." Edythe Marmion Brosius.
Chorus-"St Patrick's Day, every
Harp-Irish reels. Lullaby" and BE
lieye Me II All Those Endearing Young
Charms" Edythe Marmion Brosius.
Pfano-"Gems of the Emerald Isle
the Rev. F. J. Kelly and Mr.. c. Fenton
Song-"A Little Bit of Heaven VIM
.Harp-"The Dear Little Shamrock
The Minstrel Boy" and The Wearing
O. the Green" Edythe Marmion Brosius
chorus-"The Star Spangled Banner.
everybody.
Evening star., 1916-03-17
Symbol of St. Patrick's Day.

"A harp of a thousand strings would
scarcely be adequate. but nevertheless.
because of its wonderful compass and
tone, because it ranges from that
which is sweetest and gentlest to that
which is the clang of martial music. it
is the appropriate symbol of st. Pat
ricks land.
Men brave and bold. clean Of life
and strong in defense of their rights,
with a spirit of justice and of law:
women gentle in heart as they were
lovely of face-the soul of poetry was
there: and when Patrick spoke 1t
leaned out and welcomed the truth
which he brought them from Bethle-
sc, Patrick found there in the hearts
and the souls of the people just that
preparation that was most fttins. Jus!
the soil in Which the gospel of Christ
could be planted and take root ana
spring up and bear fruit ha fopng braTery
and he found an idealism which could
rise above all the trivial things of life.
Evening star., 1916-03-17

HI RILEY. On Wednesday. March IL
1916. at 1880 pm. MICHAEL. be
loved husband of Mary Hurley tne
Lennahan),
Funeral from his late residence. ioi
street southu vest, on Saturday. Marcl
is, at . o'clock am. thence to ST
pominics Church. where mass sWil
be said for the reposc Of his soul Rel
atives and friends respectfully invite
to attend Ia"
Evening star., 1916-03-17

HOWE. On WedneSdaN, MATCH 70.
1916. at 9:io am. at her residence.
22@2 Virginia avenue northwest
MARY \. HOWE, widow of the late
Albert II. Howe. beloved mother
Minnie, John, Wesley and Nelson
Howe, Missile Bailey and Beatrice
i'cyton. She is survived by one
brother and sister.
Funeral sunday. March 10. AT pm.
from Liberty Baptist Church. tNew
cUpN.l is"
Evening star., 1916-03-17

NTGGlNS. Entered into eternal rest,
after a brief illness, THURSDAY. March
16. 1916. at ':4' am. JOHN MnIGlNS
beloved husband of the late Sylvia J..
father of Annie Queen. Ethel e. Ellis
worth A. and Andrew B. Virgins. and
beloved brother of Adeline Virgins
Funeral from his late residence. e31
Virginia avenue southeast. on Mon
day. March 20. at l pm: thence to
Mount Jezreel Baptist Church. 9TH and
r streets southeast. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend. Inter
ment at Arlington.
" Nt:GINS. Lady comrades of the Julia
Men. Henry Auxiliary Garrison. No.
>. A. \. L., are urged. il possible. to
attend the funeral OF the late Com
rade JOHN WIGGlNS.
F,ueral services will he held at Mount
Je:reel Baptist Church. 9TH and T.
streets southeast, Monday, March ~
at O'Clock r.r'.
WIZ. GIBSON. La. Com.
SOPHIE LAS. tActinS1 Adjutant
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05

FOR RENT OR SALE-Four
room residence ON M 'Creary Heights
~ith electric lights and city water.
see Mrs. Ellen Randall.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
Rock Church

Mrs. A. ]. Hooper, who has been
quite sick; IL convaleeing.
Mrs. Edna Allen. OF the Sulphur
Fork vicinity, visited Mrs. Rose
Hudgins this week.
A. B. Hudgins and j J. Larkins
spent Thursday night with Jake
Curiman on Harpeth.
Mrs. A. B. Hudgins is on the sick
list this week.
Will Daugherty has returned to
Nashville to resume his work.
A, D. English, Of Dickson, makes
his weekly visits in this neck Of
the woods" every Monday. Chick.
ems and Ducks all ay when they
see Alex coming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wynn Martin visit.
ed Sam RUSSELL last Sunday.
Sam Leech and Scot, Martin are
working at Strongs Branch.
Farmers have about got all their
corn planted, and are looking for a
bumper crop this season.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
JONES CREEK,

Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan Grigsby
OF Dickson spent Sunday with Mr..
aud Mrs, ]. J Bush and family,
Misses Mary and Emily Pardue
spent Sunday with their sister. Mrs.
J b, Nicks and family.
Miss Eleanor Reep spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss lmogene Hig.
don.
+, n. Gupton and grandson,
Charlie Gupton were the weekend
guests OF J NJ. Pardue and family
Forces, Fnssell and cousin, Mise
Lucy RUSSELL were the guests OF
Miss Minnie Nicks Sunday after.
noon
Miss VIVA Hooper spent Sunday
with Misses Mary and Irene Walk.
er.
Clarence Nicks spent Sunday in
Nashville.
Fred Butler spent Sunday with
Less Duke
Mr.. and Mrs. $ s, Hooper spent
Sunday with their daughter. Mrs.
Frank Allen. near Charlotte.
Miss Kate russell spent Sunday
with her cousins, Misses Sallie and
Lucy Nioks.
Miss Lottie Hooper is the guest
Of her sister, Mrs. Frank Allen. Of
near Charlotte.
Mrs. 8. 8. RUSSELL and daughter.
Mrs Verds, spent last Thursday al.
,ernoon with Mrs. j. J. Bush and
family.
Mise Mamie Bush. who under.
went an operation In Nashville, has
returned home and lie getting along
nicely.
Misses Minnie Nicks and Lucy
RUSSELL spen, Thursday night with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. t.
F. Nicks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Hooper and
little son, Vaughn, were the guests
If Mics Mamie Cox Sunday after.
noon.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
Pardue.

Sunday.school was well attended
at MI, Liberty Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. T r Edwards and
children and Thurman Scott oi
Dickson spent last Sunday here
the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Simpkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eustace Johnson
and children spent sunday after
noon with Mr.. and Mrs. |. Il. Hun.
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bstson, Mrs.
Joe Ses!er and Mrs. Norman Ben
nett were in Clarksyille last Satut.
day. shopping.
Mr., and Mrs. Ellis speight and
children were the guests Of Mrs.
Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Hogue. last Sunday.
Henry Greer WIS in Clarksville
last Saturday.
J. B. Cummings, candidate for
Trustee. spent the night with x. Il.
Story. recently.
II. c Turner was in Charlotte
Saturday.
W X. Jones and wife spent last
Sunday with MI. and Mrs. X. L.
Speight.
D. II. Harris. Tom Dickson. d..
n Il. LarkiDs and Tom GRAY of
Charlotte passed through here last
Saturday enroute to Fox Bluff.
Mrs. W. c. Doty and little dsu9h-
ter spent several days With Mrs.
Do,ys sister, MRS. James Fry. re-.
Gently.
Mrs. A l.. spann visited Mrs. r.
L. Hooper last Wednesday.
Herman Matthews 81 Nashville,
who has been visiting his aunt. Mrs.
W l.. Weakley. here, lie AT stayton
this week the guest Of his aunt.
Mrs. c. J. Phillips.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
To Compliment Visitor.

Mr., and Ms. Ed Murchison en-.
tertnined a few friends Thursday
evening Of last week to compliment
Mics Bayless Gerhsrt, 81 Clarksville,
the. attractive guest oil Mrs. Ray
HoRin.
A progressive game vac played
at four tables, and throughout the
evening. choice selections were
given on the Vlctrolla. At the con.
cIusion OF the game, in which Miss
Gerhat was highest scorer. Mrs
Murchison. assisted by Mrs. Hogin,
aerved dainty salad course, Those
enjoying the hospitality, were
Misses Ba,l less Gerhart. Katherine
Grigsby. Nancy Truman. Christine
Hunt. Imogene Slsyden, Emily
Moran. Glenn Leech; Messrs Hugh
Wynns. Frank Bright. Harry Wynns,
George Collins. Jr., Hartwell Wesy.
or, George McMurry, Cecil Self Mr..
and Mrs, Ray Hosin,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
colesbslrg.

B. y. Larlins was in Dickson
Saturday.
Bob Adc,ck and innlitJ have
moved 10 Abiif,
Ben Brown d Beavefdam vas
here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. L. Psrteeost OF
Dickson we're here Saturday.
Uncle Jack" jackson oil the
Camp Ground" vas here Sunday,
Jack Lowell. postmaster at Lyle.
spent the weekend hare with bis
uncle. J. W. Lowell. and family.
Dee Frazier Of Burns was here
Sunday.
Jim Tidwell. the Dickson barber.
was here Monday.
J. W. Thompson Of Ruskin was
here Monday.
Uncle Burl" Spicer died last
week. following stroke Of paraIy-
sis. He was laid TO res, 10 the fam.
ily cemetery. He was about "
years OF age.
John 0'Neal is employed IN Tren-
ton, Ky.
Misses Bertha and Katie Sohu.
bert Of Schubert, Tenn. spent the
weekend here with their aunt, Mrs.
Joe Slider.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II Padgett were
in Nashville Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Adcock and
little son. Stanley. accompanied by
Rev Porter Sanders, OF Nashville,
spent the weekend with Mrs, Ad.
cocks sister, Mrs. Fred Adcock,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
Betsytown

Quite large crowd from this place at
tended service. ., Rock Spriass Sunday,
Miss Nols Edsin OF Tomesvtlle 10 spend
ing lew weeks with her sister q, Cumb-
srland Furnace and M,.. Ella Eds,n at
this place.
Bennie Stewart Of Cheap hili and ParIe
Simmons Of Fcr Blua apen, Sunday At
Rock Springs.
C. A. Walton and Dr. Cunningham wen,
fishing at the rser Saturday night. having
quite success.
Miss Gertrude Garland visited her eous-
in, Mas SUSIE Miller, Sunday,
The little son OF ! D. Elrod. ST.. !. quite
sick.
M,ss NolA Edsips and Nj. Ella Edsins
we're entertained 9, supper by Miss Eva
Walton Sunday.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
Resolutions Adopted by
Ministerial Association

Following are resolutions passed
By the Ministerial Association OF
Dickson:
BE ii Resolved by the Minister
ial Association, That inth {
going away OF Rev. J W. Mechanic
to another field OF labor, this Asso
citation ieels keenly the sense OF
lose from its membership and coun
Gil Of this our Brother and Chair.
man.
That a. chairman OF this Asso
citation, be has always presided in
lair aud impartial manner. AZ wei
as with dignity and ease, and that
under his administration the Asso-
citation has been in unity along
all lines that effected the welfare Of
our churches aud town.
That his counsell has always
been wise and prudent, and that he
has proven himself worthy OF our
esteem and confidence.
That this entire community has
tel, his influence for gooo, and We
are sure the people join us in thi
sense Of loss, and regret his going
away.
That this town and communit,
has lost one OF its most noble and
best citizens, who has carried upon
his heart the welfare and het,ermen,
OF its moral. civic and spiritual lie
That We commend this Godl,
man to the love and care q his co
workers in his new field at Easl
Lake, and bid him God.speed in
this new field of labor, aud assure
him our best wishes and prayers.
That we also commend his God
ly wife to the love aad confidence
of her new associates and friends
who. since coming TO Dickson as
bride some eighteen months ago,
has been a real help meet in every
sense Of the word to her husband in
all lines 81 endeavor, and has msde
herself felt for good in both church
and civic life.
Signed:
IT. J. STRICKLIN, Ch'rm,
n. NJ. MEADOW. Sec ""
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
Miss Truman Eniertains,

The Sin Cuidado and Five Hun
cred Clubs we're delightfully."- enter
tanned Thursday morning nom ten
to twelve O'Clock by Miss Nancy
Truman. in honor OF her house
guest. Miss Eddie Mai Walker. Of
Centreville. and Miss Bayless Ger
hart. III Clarksville. the gusst Of
Mrs, Ray Hogin,
Progressiv. Rock was the game
chosen for the morning, and the
highest score was tied by Misses
Bees Moran. and Christine Hunt
ana Mrs Ray Hogin, a, the con
plusion Of the game, refreshing ices
we're served on the card tables The
hostess was assisted by her sister,
Mrs, J A, LAshlee.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
w. CT. U. Lecture

Mrs. Grace W flobbins. al Me-
Kensie. will speak at the Presby.
GFian church hare next Monday
evening under the auspices ui the
local W. g. T. II. Mis, RlhNins IL
a fluent speaker. and the women Of
thsI Union invite every person in
Dickson 10 hear her; especially do
they urge all the young men and
wouaea ard the students Ia both
schools 10 be present. II 10 the in
tsntion while Mrs. Robbins IL hafe
10 organize q young, peoples branch,
Of the w. c. Y. U, No admission
will be- charged or no Offering taken
The hour for the speaking wfff be
announced t,oea the pulpit Sunday
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
|Dr. IT. M. fisrrsr and
Family Goes 10 Medina

One III oui most popular phrsi-
clans, Dv. n. NJ. Harper. has sold
lis beautiful residence oE College
Street, ilrd will this week remove TO
Medina. TenA.. a prosperous town
of Gibson County, The people al
Dickson regret very much that Dr.
Harper and his excellent family
hare chosen to leave. but bessaak
for them kind and hearty welaoIne
in the tovn OF their choice. DE-.
Harper has kDr several years carried
on highly successful practice. He
has KEEP, abreast Of the times in
Medicine and SERVED for the past
seven years az surgeon for the N,
C. & ST. l.. ny, and for the past
ak years has served Dickson Coun.
ty as County Health 0thcer, He
resigned these positions ia April OF
thus yeaI, after having made ar
fragments to leave Dickson,
Df, and Mrs Harper will be great.
ly missed in social circles. Mrs,
Harper is highly intellectual wom-
an OF rare ability as leader Ia
social and religions work DR.
Hsrper's efficient work SO mem
Der Of the City School Board dur.
ing its most progressive period will
long be remembered.
Dr.. Harper has lived in Dickson
County all his life. and numbers
bis friends as be does his acQuaint.
ances. Nav he and bis family hnd
a pleasant field for their work IN
Medina.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05

A million people, many right 10
your own locality, have taken Aayrs
Wonderful Remedy for Stomach.
Liver and Intestinal Ailments, Dys-
pepsia, Pressure cf Gas Around the
Heart. Sour Stomach, Dis,rvss After
Eating. Nervousness. Disxlness,
Painting Spells. Sick Headaches,
Constipation. Torpid layer etc.
and are prsising il highly To niher
sufferers. Get a bottle Of your
druggist today. This highly sue
cesstul Remedy has been taken by
people in all walks Of life. among
Them members al Congress. Justice
Of the Supreme Cnutt. Educators,
Lawyers, Merchants, Bankers. Doc.
tors, Druggists, Nurses, Manaiac.
turers. Priests, Ministers. Farmers.
with lasting benefit, and II should
be equally successful in your case.
Send for free valuable b nklet on
Stomach Ailments to Geo II MayI
Mig Chemist, l54 1856 Whiting StEs,-
Chicago, Ill For sale by Matthews
Drug Co., and all other reliable
ufuXglBtS, .ttt.ts ~ q ,,,3,s e'sas -
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
A Symbol Of Health.

The Pythagorians Of Ancient
Greece ate simple food, practiced
temperance and purity. Asa badge
they used the FIVE pointed star.
which they regarded as a symbol Of
health. A red five pointed star ap.
pears on each package Of Chamber.
lsin's Tablets, and still fultils it,
ancient mission as a symbol Of
health. II you are troubled with
indigestion. billiousness or ,ons,i-
patton. get a package Of these tab.
let's from your druggist. You will
be surprised a, the quick relief which
they afford. 0btainable everywhere.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
OBITUARY.

On April 18th, 1915, the wife q
Hershe Speight died at their hom'
near pardue She is survived BY
her husband and two little twin
girls, IA months old, and many
friends to mourn her departure.
Her place cannot be filled. She
was a kind. good Christian wife
and loved and honored by all who
knew her, II was hard to give her
up; the Lord giye.h and the Lord
taketh away. We have a bright
hope OF meeting her sgain.
Mrs. W. SpeIcht.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05
Detectives Wantedl

We will consider application for
membership in this Agency from
certain localities in Tennessee. We
lock aftes criminals, collect names
and addresses Of farmers. and etc,
Collect debts and furnish CONNER
cial reports to business concerns
Salary and Fees. For further par.
,iculars write VA. 4 TENN. De
TECTIvE AGENCY. Inc, Mahon.
ey Building. Bristol, Tenn..va. m26
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-05-05

sTRAYED OR ST0LEN-From
my farm. one.iourth mile north of
on Charlotte and Colum.
bia road, a two.year-old sorel mare
mule. Reward for return to my
home. or information leading to us
recovery. Mrs. J, L. Slider, r. r.
D. 3. Dickson. Tenn.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-02-10

they have been most liberal with
their farmer patrons in the matter of
extending credit and furnishing capi-
tai for their farming operations. Es-
peelally have they been most enter
prlslne in securing and bringing into
the state the necessary livestock for
the most profitable conduct of the
farm. In many localities bankers
have taken the initiative in this re-
spect aud have gone themselves to
Minnesota, Wisconsin and other
states and have purchased carloads
OF dairy cattle, selling them to far
mers In their community and giving
them sufficient time for payment so
that the profits from the milk and
butter and the increase of the herd
would pay the obligation when it fell
due. Such enterprise on the part of
the bankers is most commentaries,
ana II this co operation between
bankers and farmers continues it will
not be long until South Dakota be-
comes one of the richest states of the
west, Iowa Farmer & Breeder.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-02-10
DEMOCRATS MEET SOON

Washington, Feb. s "A call for q
mass meeting of South Dakota Dem.
ocrats to convene in Mitchell at 2
CLOCK .. M, Thursday, February
"a, Is recommended by Senator e. s..
Johnson and Congressman Harry L.
1ahay, In statement issued today.
Ihe text of the statement is as fol-
lows:
10 the Democrats of South Dako-
ia; AS no legal party state commit
Tee exists in South Dakota by reason
OF the decision of the supreme court
annulling the Richards primary law.
ana the opinion of the attorney gen..
erat thereon, method should be de-
Vlsed 10 ascertain the wishes of Dem
ocrats as to who shall repres ant them
as delegates to the national cOnyen-
ton.
we have been importuned by
Democrats all over the state to sup
sest names for such delegates. This
we nave steadily refused to do. be-
heVlng that the only fair way is for
the Democrats Of the state in mass
meeting assembled to take such ac-
ton as will best promote the interests
OF the party, to which all Democrats
are invited, We therefore recommend
ana call such a meeting and suggest
that it be. held at Mitchell on ,rhurs-
day, February "a. 1916, at 2 O'Clock
p. NJ, to discuss party matters and to
select candidates for delegates ana
alternates, to be voted for at the
regular primary, if tho ,ight advisable.
We are confident that only earnest.
sincere friends Of our great president
who nave been loyal to the party and
It's candidates in the past, and active
party workers, would be put forth az
such candidates. We hope this call
VIII meet general approval and that
there will be full representation from
all sections of the state.
Ed. S. Johnson,
Harry l., Candy"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-02-10
REGISTER EARLY

With the interest Of all South Da-
kota conferred on the solution of the
primary problem. there is likely to
be much neglect of registration This
is matter which should be given at
tention by the individual, because
failure to register will doubtless
mean inability to cast ones ballot on
primary day.
Thus it will be seen that registra-
ton is important. 1t is just as i'm i.
portant to one party member as to
another, as it applies equally to vot.
ers of whatever political allegiance.
20 to the clerk of YOUR voting pre-
cinct and see that your name is writ
ten there before April 25.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-02-10
TO HARNESS BIG BEND

Harnessing the Missouri river at Big
Bend, point forty miles south east of
here, to furnish electric power within
200 miles was proposed by politicians
here yesterday. Aberdeen. Watertown.
Huron, Sioux Falls. Pierre, Mite hell,
Sioux City, La, and Deadwood are all
within the radius of proposed action, A.
channel that would form short cut for
the big bend Of the river would also
create a rapid water tiow, conducive. to-
producing electricity. experts say.
However, the Missouri is. classified q.
nayigable here and the government
may object to the plan.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-02-10
PRESIDENT TAKES
MESSAGE TO PEOPLE

President Wilson's first message to
congress was delivered in person. to
the surprise of that body as well as
the nation. This method of convey
ing information to the legislative
body OF the United States had not
been undertaken by any preyious
president.
PRESIDENT Wilson has now a mes :
sage which he wants the people them
selves to understand thoroughly. It
concerns the military measures which
be deems necessary for the defense of
the country. Acting with his usual
initiative the president has under
taken to talk 10 the people directly.
Thus he once more astonishes the
conservative politicians.
When the war broke out the presi-
dent was well known for his pacilicist
principles. Now he stands at the
head of the militarist- for. defense
movement He has changed his
opinions because he has the inside in
formation concerning the need for
better national defense, and because
he has more of that information than
any other man in the country.
He thinks the people should share
in this knowledge.
His speeches in New York. Pitta-
burgh and Cleyeiand have had noth-
ing to do with politics.
Where a weaker man would have
seized the opportunity to tinge the
subject of preparedness with politics.
the president has been restrained.
only man OF the highest character.
perhaps only a man with a highly
trained mind, could SO entirely separ-
ate the essentials Of a Legitimate pro-
paganda from the partisanship Of
legitimate politics.
The enthusiasm of the mixed audi
ences which nave greeted the presi-
dent everywhere indicate that the
people understand his integrity of
purpose and that they appreciate his
effort to place vital matter direc tlv
before them.