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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
PENSIONS FOR SPANISH
WAR WIDOWS PROPOSED
Republican Leader Advocates Pass.
age Of Bill to Encourage
Volunteer Duty

Washington, Feb. Especial pen.
sions OF $40 month each and places
on a roll OF honor for former soldi.
ers who are holders of medals Of
honor and are over IS years old are
authorized in a bill introduced by
Representative Sherwood of Ohio,
and passed today by the House. 1t
is estimated that not more than 1000
veterans come under the provisions
Of the measure.
Another pension bill, designed to
benefit widows Of Spanish volunteers
who served more than ninety days,
aroused much discussion and finally
went over until next Wednesday
without action. 1t would grant wild.
ows whose incomes do not exceed
$3.50 year a year pensions OF only
s12 a month and SO additional for
each minor child, without regard to
the cause Of the soldiers death.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
GOVERNOR JOHNSON
DISCUSSES POLITICS

Sacramento, CAL, Feb. 7.-Gover-
nor Hiram w. Johnson commented
today On his conversation last week
with Governor Whitman Of New
York over the long distance tele.
phone in which he referred to the
coming presidential campaign. Gov
ernor Johnson said:
81 do not abate one jot Of my Pro-
gressivism, nor shall I. At Chicago,
In June, when the Republicans and
Progressives assemble for their ma.
tional conventions, II they can meet
upon a common ground and select
candidate in sympathy with Progress.
sive principles, assume they will
unite and go forward together
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
lincolnaS!k
%Bookc

~OR a page out Of one OF the
"Sum Books" that Abraham
Lincoln used in his studies be-
tween 1922 and 1924 a collector
paid S24O ut recent sale of Lin
colniana in New York city.
On one side Of this defective leaf APP
pear some examples in long division.
the date 1924 and the autograph
abraham Lincoln's Book" while on
the other side Is a schoolboy's Jingle
that reads
Abraham Lincoln is my name.
And with my pen wrote the same:
1 wrote in both haste and speed
And left It here for fools to read.
Beneath this is another. autograph
signature that is rather faded.
The sum Of $115 was paid for anoth-
er leaf containing some examples In
compound interest worked out by Lin
coin and 500 for a check drawn by j.
Wilkes Booth on Jay Cooke & Co., be-
ing one of the so called blood money
checks drawn by Booth before the as
sassination while he was living In Mrs.
Surratt's house In Washington. Three
of the legal documents showing that
Lincoln was associated with lawyers
not known to his biographers were
bought for J. Pierpont Morgan's pri-
vate library. A rare Lincoln broad
side" issued in Alton In 1910 brought
$40.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
CUR DEFENSE
NEEDS

Europe has proved that there are
still brains to dare and arms to exc
cute the fell purposes Of war. that
no nation can be safe from aggres.
sion unless It be defended, not alone
trusting in God but keeping its pow.
der dry.
The question with Americans today
is not whether the powder shall be
kept dry but how and how much.
There are those who clamor against
any degree OF addition to the armed
forces OF America. Tradition and splr-
dition to the armed forces Of Ameri-
ca. To them. the tradition and spir.
1t which have kept alive the rela-
lively small navy and the ridiculous.
" small army should prove sufficient
rebuttal. To those who demand the
expenditure OF vast amounts on ar
mics, it can ony be said that the in
surance premium must not be cent
per cent.
Defense plans for America must be
such as to be harmonious with the
traditions Of the republic, abhorent
Of militarism, and yet ample enough
to make war Of aggression against
this country hazardous undertaking
at best. These are the points which
the Congress must consider; these
are the requirements OF the American
people and these must be filed by
any man Or any party undertaking to
represent the will Of the citizens. -
Columbia State.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
IINCOlN'S EXAMPLE AND
THE POOR BOY

In the many addresses given at
celebrations in honor OF Abraham
Lincoln's birthday, February IL, one
thought that is always emphasized Is
that OF the humble origin of the
great war president. The lesson Is
enforced that lowly surroundings are
no bar to advancement, and that they
often stimulate the ambitious boy to
surmount obstacles.
While this is perfectly true in rare
cases, yet usually the boy from the
home as humble as Lincoln's starts
in under a terrible handicap. He Is
put to work after meager schooling.
at sweeping up floors in some mill,
picking up coal in a mine, or at any
task where brains are not called for.
There is nothing in his work to stir
his ambition or develop his mental
powers.
Most children of this type go to
work before they are physically ready
for It. Their lives are spent in a
weary day dream, in which the only
bright spots are the feeding times.
These are likely to be meager and
unsatisfying. II a spark Of ambition
exists in such a mind it is soon blot.
ted out.
A future generation will see what
a dead weight Is hung on the state
by neglect of these young lives and
liberation OF unwholesome working
conditions. In some OF them are the
germs of great futures. Lincoln even
with his humble home, lived health
full open air life, which many OF our
children never have. Lincoln might
never have been heard from, had he
been put into a mill at IL or IA years
OF age.
A child at this period can add but
little to the means OF his family. BY
keeping in school and preparing him.
self for better work and better citi.
zenship, he can add much to the well
fare OF the community. A wiser gen.
Grafton will keep its children longer
in school, even IL It has to extend aid
more freely for the support of hum.
bic homes.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
AUTOMOBILES AND
ADVERTISING

Here are two significant facts OF
modern life:
l. The use of automobiles has null
tiplied beyond the dreams OF any OF
the people who used to sell them o
few years ago.
Q The amount Of money spent In
advertising automobiles is perfectly
enormous. The larger newspapers
carry whole pages of this advertising.
Money is poured out like water to
the magazines. Millions are spent
with small city and country newspa-
rers t. hing the story close to the
home constituency, and help the To-
cal dealer.
Can any one doubt that these two
facts are to each other as cause to
effect? Could the sale of automo-
hiles be hat as large as 1t Is today,
II the advantages of buying them
we're not continually brought to the
public attention? Every time man
picks I'D these newspapers and maya.
zines. the latent desire existing in his
mind to own an automobile is fed
and magnifed. Quiescent at the start
It grows every time by the pictures
lie sees and the description that he
reads. Soon ne is over at the local
dealers taking a demonstration. The
result is obvious. Advertising did it.
The same thing has been done in
many other kinds Of goods the sale
Of which could be doubled or quad.
rupled by similar advertising cam
paign.
When man sees grocer adver-
Using some luscious food product, he
begins to want 1t. The taste that Is
latent in his mind begins to assert
himself. If he reads that advertise
ment day after day, he realizes that
is just the thing he has been longing
for. The next time he passes that
grocer's he drops in and tries it out.
Advertising did 1t!
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
AN OLD VALENTINE

I wandered to an attic where lacy
cobwebs swayed,
Where sunbeams, dusty golden, were
dancing as they strayed;
And as I crossed the threshold with
footsteps soft and slow,
I felt the hidden presence Of ghosts
OF long ago.
saw a wooden chest there with
rusty lock and key,
And when I knelt before 1t my
dreaming eyes could see
Initials twined together and carving
almost hid
by scratches, deeply craven upon the
polished lid.
I knelt beside It, silent, and opened
It with care;
felt as II some girl soul were
standing by me there;
For dainty garments whispered, and
perfumed faces sung
OF morning and OF springtime, when
all the world was young.
| saw folded paper, all yellow with
the years.
Perhaps the print OF kisses, perhaps
the mark OF tears
Had touched 1t once-for, fastened
with bow OF faded blue,
It whispered through the ages a mes
sage, 81 love you'll"
| laid It gently from me and closed
the chest with care,
And breathing through the stiffness
heard behind me there
A murmur-half love word, and
half, perhaps a sigh
The phantom OF heart beat Of
many years gone by.
Margaret e. Sangster Jr
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
Why Lincoln Told Stories.

Chauncey NJ. Depew Of New York, a
famous story teller, told thus why Lin
coin was fond of "yarning:"
II can remember conversation with
Abraham Lincoln, who was the orig
inal story teller Of this country, In
which he said to me: 'Depew. they say
talk too much and tell too many
stories. They say 1t does not comport
with the dignity Of the presidential Of
fee and that 1t detracts from my per-
sonal dignity; but. Depew. the COM
mon people-the common people-like
plain talk. and they understand what
I mean when tell them a story. and
I don't believe I shall quit 1t just be-
cause 1t isn't considered dignified."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
carload of Pipe.
less Furnaces
For Logan"

No middlemans profit for you to
pay. We buy direct from the man
ufacturers and can save you 20 per
cent on your pipeless furnaces IL or.
dered now.
Our furnaces are installed by men
who understand the heating business.
The material in them is the best
that can be obtained and they are
fully guaranteed. We return your
money II you are not satisfied.
Call and see us before you buy.
w. OSWELL JACKSON & CO., Sue
cessors to The Newman Stuart Co.,
Logan, Utah. ADV.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
GIVE SYRUP OF FIGS"
f- TO CONsTIPATED CHILD
Delicious "Frult Laxative" can't harm
tender little Stomach, liver
and bowels.

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, your little ones stomach liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peevish, cross. listless, doesn.
sleep, eat or act naturally, or is fever.
ish, stomach sour, breath bad; mas
sore throat, diarrhea, full OF cold giVe
q teaspoonful OF California syrup u
Figs" and In a few hours all the toui;
constipated waste. undigested ,VVs
and sour bile gently moves out OF y,
little bowels without gripinS. and yoS
have well. playful child again A
your druggist for q 50-cent bottie =.
California Syrup of Figs" which s cUu
tains fulls directions for babies. cur
dren of all ages and for grown'upS'
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
PRESIDENT ABANDoNs HIS
PROPOSED TRIP SOUTH

Washington, Feb. 10.-President
Wilson has given up the idea Of
making an extended Southern trip to
speak for preparedness. He told SEN
ators and representatives, who invit-
ed him to various cities today that
he at present would not make anoth-
er trip.
The president has concluded that
he is needed in Washington to keep
in touch with the army and navy
bills and other legislation.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
GERMAN SWISS FRONTIER
CLOSING IS TioHTENEo

Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. 1O.-The
closing Of the German Swiss frontier
is along stricter lines than ever De-
fore. All persons are vigorously
searched and the mails and freight
traffic have been entirely suspended
Merchandise is piling up at the IRON
tier stations, trains being used only
for military purposes.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
EDITORS MEET

Des Moines, Feb. 10,-Newspaper
men and publishers from all sections
OF the state gathered here today for
three days meeting OF the Iowa
Press association. Arthur Brisbane.
New York newspaper man will be the
principal speaker at banquet to be
given tonight.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
GERMAN EMBASSY
RECEIVES NEWS

Washington, Feb. 9.-The German
embassy today received advices from
British agents in New York that a
man living on Staten Island. whose
name was not transmitted, had re.
ceived a private dispatch from Der.
muda. saying that the British cruiser
Drake had taken the German cruis'
er Room and some German merchant
ships.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

or course all this Free Trade Con-
gress talk about having to increase
taxes and issue bonds is just the
echo OF those sound waves Of Free
Trade prosperity. or course 1t is.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
ACTORS AND ACTRESSES

Blanche Sweet, the Lasky Para
mount star under the direction Of
William c. De Mile, is at the Las
ky ranch on location. filming the ex.
terror scenes Of The Blacklist, a
new production written especially for
her by William c. De Mile and Ma
rion Fairfax.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

In the Four Counties inn in Eng.
land, it is possible to eat in Leices'
tershire, sleep in Staffordshire, drink
in Warwickshire and smoke In Der
byshire without leaving the building.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

When engineers have been boring
tunnels through the Alps they have
found rocks inside so hot that 1t has
been necessary to cool them with wa.
ter before the men could continue
their work
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

No doubt all those state grangers
who vote against preparedness for
the United States will return home
and tear down their lightning rods.
--Philadeiphia North American.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

An Ohio paper says there will be
no typographical errors in heaven
This disposes OF printers and proof
readers with one fell swoop. Detroit
Free Press.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

The concrete silo keeps silage per.
fectly, is almost indestructible, and
may be built very cheaply where
sand and gravel are available.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12


of Lincoln. this letter, recently
published. is Of special interest
and Importance.
1t was written to prominent Quak-
er and was quoted for the first time
by Major General Grenville M. Dodge
in his Personal Recollections." issued
for private circulation. The letter fol-
lows:
Executive Mansion.
Washington, Sept. 4. 1864
Eliza p. Quincy:
My Esteemed Friend Il have not forgot
ten-probably never shall forget-the very
impressive occasion when yourself and
friends visited me on o Sabbath afternoon
two years ago. Nor has your kind letter,
written nearly a year later, ever been
forgotten. In all. II has been your pur-
pose to strengthen my reiianccs on God.
l am much indebted to the good Christian
people of the country for their constant
prayers and consultations and to no one
of them more than to yourself. The pur-
poses OF the Almighty are perfect and
must prevail, though We erring mortals
may fail to accurately perceive them in
advance. We hoped for happy termina-
ton of this terrible war long before this.
wise. We shall acknowledge his wisdom
and our own error therein. Meanwhile
we must work earnestly In the best light
he gives US, trusting that 10 working still
conduces to the great ends he ordains.
Surely he intends some great good to fol-
low this mighty convulsion, which no NOR
tai could make and no mortal could stay
Your people-the Friends-have had and
We are having a very great trial. ON
principle and faith. opposed to both war
and oppression. they can only practically
oppose oppression by war. In this hard
dilemma some have chosen one horn and
some the other. For those appealing to
, me on conscientious grounds I have done
and shall do the best l could and can, In
my own conscience under my oath to the
Lord. That you believe this doubt not.
and believing 1t l shall still receive for
our country and myself your earnest
prayers to our Father in heaven. Your
! sincere friend. A. LINCOLN.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

Oh, how hard 1t is to die and not
be able to leave the world any better
for ones little life in it.-Abraham
Lincoln.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

Ford is no sailor, but he appears
to have qualified as skipper Co
lumbia State.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12

Where the Burden Lay.
DO you have any trouble support.
ing your family, Rastus?" "Ah don't.
sab; but nah missus Experiences
some difficulty Boston Transcript.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
A Distinctive Reason

What IS the chief reason tor the superi
ority of Royal Baking Powder?
There are several good reasons, but there
is one which distinguishes Royal from other
baking powders.
This reason, which every woman should
know, is that Royal Baking Powder is made
from cream of tartar, which comes from
grapes. This means healthful fruit origin
1t means natural food as distinguished from
mineral substitutes used in other baking
powders
There is no alum nor phosphate in Royal
Baking Powder.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co
New York
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-02-12
LINCOLNS
+RELICIOUS+
BELIEFSN
yyy

IN view of the much discussed
question Of the religious beliefs
of Lincoln. this letter, recently
published. is Of special interest
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
Christian Armenian Girls
Sold by Turks For $500

A big Christian Endeavor rally of
the West End societies was held last
evening in the Augsburg Lutheran
Church to boost the State C. E. Con-
vention to be held here July lila.
Ross H. Derrick, vice-president of
the West End district, presided and
tho Rev. A. NJ. Stamets conducted the
devotional exercises. Harry w. Keitel
had charge of the music. Speakers
were the Rev. Joseph Daugherty, the
Rev. E. f. Curtis, Prof. John f. Kob,
Prof. ]. ]. Brehm, w. M. Mailey, A.
C. Dean, and j. Frank Palmer. The
general convention committee will
meet this evening at the State head
quarters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
River Is Expected to
Crest at 10 Fl. Tonight

According to Forecaster f. r. De-
main, in the local United States
Weather Bureau office, the Susque-
hanna river will probably crest late
to-day or tonight at 10 feet and
slowly recede tomorrow.
Little serious damage will result, it
is believed, and If the river does not
pass the 10-foot mark the scaffolds
and other supports Of the Cumberland
Valley Railroad bridge, now being
completed, are not expected to give
way.
Part of the time this morning was
spent in strengthening unprotected
parts of the network on the second
half of the bridge. The rapid rise
yesterday, however caused several
hundred dollars damage and endan-
gered the lives of number of persons
who ventured out on the river in
canoes.
DIR. r. NJ. Garf1nkle, resident ply
sician at the Harrisburg Hospital, yes
terday swan to shore when his canoe
capsized. Two other boys who were
canoeing narrowly escaped drowning
when their craft overturned.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
T1Cei1TRAL>PennA1
GOV. BRUMBAUGH
AT GETTYSBURG
Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon
to Graduates of College at
Christ Lutheran Church

Gettysburg, Pa, June 8. - Com
mencement exercises of Gettysburg
College began yesterday morning
when Governor Martin G. Brumbaugh
preached the bacalaureate sermon to
the graduating class, the services be-
ing in Christ's Lutheran Church. The
seniors, headed by President Granville
and Dean Bikle, all in academic garb,
marched fro mthe college to the
church in a body and occupied the
front seats, the church being crowded,
with many persons standing, to hear
the discourse of Pennsylvania's favor
ito son. The Governor took as his
text the thirty-second verse of the
fourth chapter of Luke. And they
were astonished at his doctrine; for
his word was with power" The dis
course was a strong appeal for the
graduates to have a purpose in life
and to stand for what they believe
to be right and good; that they should
speak the truth and stick to what
they say, not say one thing one day
and something else the next day, but
that their life should be consistent
both in words and deeds.
In the evening the discourse to the
Young Mems Christian Association
was delivered by the Rev. DR.. Angus
tus Pohlman, of Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
OLD GRADUATES
AT DICKINSON
Sermons and Addresses by
Prominent Men Who Went
Out From College
SfeciaI TO the Telegraph

Carlisle, Pa, June 5. With the
baccalaureate sermon to the combined
classes of the college and school of
law, the one hundred and thirty-first
annual commencement at Dickinson
College, the tenth oldest educational
institution in the country, opened yes
terday and will continue throughout
the first part of the week, closing on
Wednesday with the exercises to ac-
company the presentation of diplomas
and degrees.
The sermon yesterday was delivered
by Bishop Luther B. Wilson of the
class of 1875, resident bishop c. the
Methodist Episcopal Church in New
York City. In the evening, at a joint
meeting of the various Christian or
ganizations, an address was made by
Bishop William Perry Eveland. resi-
dent missionary bishop at Manila,
Philippine Islands. He was a graduate
of the college in the class of 1892. This
afternoon the Glass Day exercises were
held.
This evening the annual concert by
the combined musical clubs will be
held to be followed by the Junior
Promenade on the campus and a
series of fraternity dances and enter
tainments. For tomorrow the pro-
gram consists of the annual COM
mencement game with Franklin and
Marshall, a presentation of the
Twelfth Night" by the Dickinson
College players on the college campus,
to be followed by the presidents re-
ception. Glass reunions and meetings
of the governing bodies of the college
and school of law will also be held.
The exercises close on Wednesday
with the graduation exercises when
ar address will be delivered by DR..
Francis D. Gamewell of the class of
1891. now located in China. Many
alumni are here for the exercises and
series of social gaities including
dances, banquets, smokers, and the
like will be interspersed among the
numbers of the set program.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-06-05
Social and Personal News
of Towns Along West Shore

Mr.. and Mrs. George Rodes and
family, of Boiling Springs, were guests
of Mrs. NJ. Grass and family at New
Cumberland Saturday and Sunday.
The Rev. ]. H. Young, of New Cum
berland, preached at Penbrook yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel E. Sheely, of
Shiremanstown, are visiting friends at
Harrisburg and West Fairview.
Mrs. d. Y. Zimmerman and daugh-
ter, Miss Mabel Zimmerman, Mrs. Will
liam G. Miller and children, Florence
and Richard Miller. of Shiremanstown,
went to Shippensburg Saturday, where
they attended the Russell-z Zimmerman
wedding.
John w. Miller, OF Lincoln, Neb.,
and Mrs. B. B. Youells. of Easton, Pa,
have returned to their homes after
spending some time with their sister,
Mrs. A. w Bistline.
Mrs. Amanda Drawbaugh, of Shire
manstown, spent day recently at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Kunkle
at Lisburn.
Mrs Benjamin F. Harman and Miss
Alice Wallace have returned to their
homes at Shiremanstown after being
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Nov
niger at Lemoyne and Mr.. and Mrs.
Haupt at Harrisburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W .Bistline. of
Shiremanstown, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Bistline's sister, Mrs. James S.
Tritt. at MELVILLE.
Wavid Shopp and daughters, Miss
Ruth Shopp, Miss Pearle Shopp and
Miss Mae Shopp. of Shiremanstown,
and Miss Anna Shopp, of st. Johns,
motored to Steelton. where they at
tended the thirty-second annual COM
mencement of the Steelton high school.