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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17
SOME TRIBUTES
TO LINCOLN

In him was vindicated the greatness
of real goodness ana the goodness of
real greatness There are men as
good as he, but they do bad things.
There are men as intelligent as he
but they do foolish things In him
goodness and intelligence combined
and made their best results of wis
dom.-Phillips Brooks.
In Lincoln there was always some
quality that fastened him to the
people and taught them to keep time
to the music Of his heart.-David
Swing.
Amid the political idiocy of the
times, the corruption I'm high places,
the dilettante culture, the vaporings
of wild and helpless theorists, in this
swamp of political quagmire, o, Lin
coin, it is refreshing to think Of thee!
IL \. Dclano.
He was the sum Of Puritan and
Cavalier, for in his ardent nature
were fused the virtues OF both, and
in the depths OF his great soul, the
faults of both were lost. lie was
greater than Puritan. greater than
Cavalier. in that he was American,
and that in his homely and thrilling
forces Of this ideal government
Henry w. Grady,
A power was his beyond the touch of
art
Or armed strength-his pure and
mighty heart.
Glider.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17

blood, as so many articulate words,
erty.-BCecher.
Ambition did not warp, power cou-
rupt, nor glory dazzle him.-W. III.
Cudworth.
single word explains Lincoln's
whole life-it was Duty.-Edouard
Laboulayc.
The man whose homely face you look
upon
Was one of Natures masterful great
men.
He built the rails pile as he built the
state,
Pouring his splendid strength thru
every blow.
The conscience of him testing every
stroke
To make his deed the measure Of a
man.
Lincoln was the grandest figure of
the fiercest civil war. He is the
gentlest memory of our world.-Ing-
ersoll.
1t was his deep heart OF pity and
love which carried him far beyond
the reaches of craftsmanship or ora
tory, and gave his words that finality
of expression which marks the no.
blest art.-Mablc.
What but lifetime schooling In dis
appointment; what but the pioneers
self-reliance and freedom from pre-
judice; what but the patient faith,
the clear perceptions of natural right.
the unwarped sympathy and unbound
ing charity of this man with spirit so
humble and soul so great, could have
carried him thru the labors he
wrought to the victory he attained ?
John G. Nicolay.
Great captains with their guns and
drums
Disturb our judgment for the hour.
But at last silence comes;
These are all gone, and standing
like a tower,
our children shall behold his fame,
The kindly-earnest, brave, forsee-
ing man,
sagacious, patient dreading praise,
not blame,
New birth of our new soil, the 1st
American!
Lowell.
His most conspicuous virtue was
the absence Of a spirit of resentment
60 he
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17
CARD OF THANKS
RAISES QUESTION

Dear Sir: The inclosed clipping
was taken from our local paper. APP
parently, humble man still has q
market value from an investment
standpoint. To Modern Woodmeni
wish to thank the Modern Woodmen
order for their prompt payment OF
my Insurance. And wish TO say that
/ think it has been splendid invest
ment-Mrs. Ella r. Boyd.-G. A. r..
Vests Docket.
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ARE CHARGED WITH
STEALING CHICKENS

Jess Ayers 80 years old. and Jess
Hart. 81 years old. farmers living near
Troy Kan, were arrested on state
warrants. charged with stealing l2
Plymouth Rock hens. rooster and
3 ducks from the premises of Mrs
Christ Reno, bbi2 Grant street, the
night of Jan. 81.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17
LINES TO BE REMEMBERED

Then, welcome each rebuff that turns
earths smoothness rough,
Each sting that bids nor sit nor stand
but gol
Be our Joys parts paint
Strive, and hold cheap the strain,
Learn, nor account the pang; dare,
never grudge the throei
Robert Browning.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17
ATCHISON, KAN, MAY
OWN ITS OWN COAL
MINE If LAW PASSES

ATCHISON, Kan. --Atchison
may have municipal coal
mine. The council last night
decided IL was feasible for the
city to mine coal from the
Leavcnworth vein, the upper
of 2 veins known 10 undcriic the
town. and today the city attor-
ncy is I'm Topeka where a meas
ure to allow first-class cities to
vote 100000 I'm bonds for such
n purpose, will be introduced i'm
the legislature.
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WHERE AMERICA STANDS

In Its relations with Germany
the United States has taken q
definite stand for upholding
rights of neutrals under inter-
national law. II would prefer
tmmeasurably that these rights
should be recognized by Ger
many without tho appeal to
force. Nobody desires war II a
just peace is possible. But this
government Is committed to at
tanning certain righteous ends.
From that position It cannot
draw back. Tho outcome rests
with Gcrmany.-K. G. Star.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17

"Yassah," said Ed Henderson, Bill
Colyar's pet porter, while I was sick
with the explanatory rheumatism. my
assistant, Tracy Ray, carried all the
reprehensibility here and attended to
business with the utmost considera-
ton"
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17

Ais fair In love and wari keep out
Of both.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17

Ye people. behold a martyr whose
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17
Lowell.

His most conspicuous virtue was
the absence of a spirit of resentment
or oppression toward the enemy
Senator John It. Morgan.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17

Lincoln was the grandest figure OF
the fiercest civil war He is the
gentlest memory of our world.-Ing.
ersoll.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-17

1t was his deep heart of pity and
love which carried him far beyond
the reaches of craftsmanship or ora
tory, and gave his words that finality
of expression which marks the no.
blest art.-Mablc.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-30
GLEE CLUE Co.'s
TO DALLAS TODAY.

The Trinity Glea elnb went to
Dallas this afternoon where they
are scheduled to give musical
entertainment in the Neighborireo'l
House, corner of EIarwood and
Cedar Springs Road, for benefit OF
the Bethany Presbyterian cllurei'
tonight. The Glee club has made
a most excellent reputation this
spring and is very much in demand
for concerts.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-30
Ready For Busins So.

N. w. Pierce, who recently lost
his barber and tailor shop IN a fire
an East size Of the square. stated
ttis morning chat he would not re-
open barber shop at present.
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NOTICE.

Those having bills against the
John +. Brown eVangeiistic com
Hittee are asked TO present same to
y. II. Thompson, chairman of fin
eree committee, at once.
J. r. MAYHEM.
Chairman Executive Committee.
ady5
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-30

BIT Alf. Pierce has opened d
shop, and 4 shining parlor 70
a$ we'll as gents, Ia his 81
ton. He has a nice, nes
alaee reHainting and papesa
he lire and asks his old ta
10 call and see him,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-30

alr. and Mrs. d. D. Eastman, who
recently came here from Bryan.
decided to make Waxahaehie their
home. They have apartments at tho
home OF Mrs. Alderman
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-30

A large number Of the Tod
sport fans are at Yoakaa Il
afternoon TO attend the field !
county contest which gives
of being very interesting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-03-30

Messrs. John Weakley. A. II. Buie
and Rev. Britton OF Ennis attended
the meeting last night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
PURCHASE COMMISSION
Will Handle All British,
French and Russian
Govern e mt Pur-
chases in the United
States

Washington, Aug, 24.-Creation of an
allied purchasing commission compris-
ing three American officials, to handle
all British, French and Russian gov
eminent purchases in the United
States was announced today by Sec
retary McAdoo, All the other allies. the
announcer ment said. are expected to
follow the example of Great Britain
France and Russia and put their pur-
ohases into the commissions hands.
The marnhcrs of the commission are
Bernard NJ. Baruch. Robert s. Lovett
and Robert S. Brookngs. all members
Of the war industries board
Mr.. Baruch for some time has acted
as the unofficial purchas sing agent of
tie allies. Establishment of the COM
mission. today's announcement said.
will bring a more thorough co-ordina-
ton cf American and allied purchases
and result in more effective use Of
the combined resources of the United
States and foreign governments in the
rroset ution Of the war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
SAY ENEMY ALIENS
ON GOVERNMENT WORK

New York Aug 24-Employment of en-
'ny aliens on government work in ship
ards az the port OF New York is one Of
ne ch.et grieN ances the thousands Of
sUlN'rF me 'hanics have against their en-
P'' 'rs y was alleged tonight by J. J.
N7ln's' business agent Of the Interna-
t"a' Association of Machinists He de-
''' he strike would he long unless
We government intervcnes
~, that We ask Mclntec said. "is
N no government remain neutral in
r'' ~ t' i's labor contracts We do not
"..' '' haze employed on government
mes whose loyalty to the United
: .''s Is a matter OF question. BIZ. so far
u Aas been easy for men who have been
'"''.nc,He ~" gorcrHment one minute to
''t work on government contracts IN
'f 7'N' That is one of the reasons why
Ten enrolled in the marine trades
''''0'i' have strong kick against the
'''1 ards IN which they are on strike.
y secretary Daniels wishes To be fair
'''s MATTER he will in the first place.
'~r" mat no enemy aliens are employ
y ~ the so-called repairs Of troop ships
'''7 'h.s 20, ernment intends TO place in
,7eTa'oH IN the near future. We would
H<' 'N settle this strike tomorrow bu.
'''N0' do So 60 long as the employers
''Nf 10 70 he obstinate
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
PROBE OF RE|CHMANN
Nomination as Briga-
dier General Held Up
on Charge He Is Pro-
German

Washington, Aug. A-Celonel Carl
Reichmann whose nomination as briga-
dier general has been held up, spedhcal-
ly denied before a Senate military sub
committee today that he had ever said
the army draft law would be so unpopu-
lar as to cause civil war. or that German
submarine warfare was justified under in
ternational law, or that American troops
should not be sent to France.
Regarding the charge that he had de-
Tended German air raids on England. and
particularly one in which children In a
schoolhouse were killed Col. Reichnlann
explained that in a discussion of the raids
he asked a companion whether English
air raids on Zeebrugge were any more
justified.
The colonel said he believed from. both
a military and a personal standpoint that
troops should be sent to France, and tina,
neither his German parentage nor the
residence of two sisters in Germany
would influence his conduct II he should
be placed in charge of troops on the mr.
ing line. He was as anxious to help win
the war for America. he declared. as any
other American officer. The committee.
which is sitting in executive session, ex-
poets to call several witnesses named by
Col Reichmann and Senator Poindexter
as we'll as persons who have written let
ters to the committee regarding the case
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
MURRAY Wins IN
The SEMI-FINALS

Forest Hills y. x. Aug. 24.-Play
~ 'craia of the most strenuous CAL
"rrr. fyre r. Lindley Murray Of Nj
"7ra Falle y y. hut formerly If the
? f- coast. defeated John r.
S'ra IAN Of San Francisco as. 50. SIS,
81, nr tho semi-hnal round OF the
ra'c0al Patriotic singles tourna nent
today The victory gave him the right
= nee' y W Niles Of Boston. III the
climax ~ tho tournament tomorrow
Nlrrav's advance waa cppos d % the
In = Strechan's ability and cndur-
a~oc ne loser going down to defeat
afi-r one NJ the best exhibitions Of
'err'' seer in the present tourney
TfN loser forced Murra, to draw up
or 'He 'ast ounce Of his vauntcd sneed
frf racquet SKIN. and it was Al these
'nrs thai the victor showed the -ull
,'Nc1' ~ his power OF stroke md
oo4r-Covorirc pace
The match, the only one of the days
1rorr71 70 he Completed was played
tf'7"or thunder showers
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
BIG LIQUOR RAID
Old Orchard Hen Coop
Yields Various Intoxi-
cantS

Old Orchard. Aug. 24-The Imperial
House, situated on Imperial street,
owned and operated by Ernest Abi-
salih was this morning the scene of
one of tie biggest liquor raids ever
made in this town
About 20 A. NJ. Deputy Sheriff Fred
erick Fl. Coogins. assisted by Chief
Robinson. Officers Fowler and Craig,
decided that although they had the
town pretty we'll cleaned up that they
might possibly do little better. They
went to the Imperial House and after
searching through the building de-
cided they had better take look at
the hen coop. They We're rewarded
we'll. Stored away in different places
We're found II quarts of whiskey FIVE
quarts of cocktail, three quarts of gin,
and two quarts of brandy. Ernest
Abisalih was locked up and up to a
late hour had not secured bail. He will
be arraigned in police court tomorrow
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
THREE ENCOUNTERS
Tanker Navajo Sank
German U-Boat

An Atlantic port. Aug. 24.-The
Standard oil tank steamship Navajo.
destroyed by fire at sea or Aug l.
While bound for this port had an en-
counter on her trip over with a SUB
marine and sank the enemy vessel
with her guns after a four hour BAT
tie, according to members of tho crew
Of = who arrived here today on an
American steamer.
The destruction of the Navajo was
caused By the explosion Of fuel pipe.
The Navajo had three separate on
counters with the submarine before
she sunk her, one of the officers said.
She first met the German craft off the
Irish coast and drove her off after the
exchange of a few shots. The next day
tlie sound of firing was heard, he said.
and a large sailing vessel appeared,
ursued by what those on the Nava-
jc identified as the same T-boat they
had encountered the day before.
The German sank the sailing vessel and
then engaged the Navajo for a second
battle There was an exchange of shots
until a British hydro-arplane appeared
and the U-boat submerged. A fog settlec
down and the airplane returned to shore
When the fog lifted the U-boat was found
lurking near and the third engagement
ensued. The tanker was damaged in the
stern, but in turn registered a hit
"squarely beneath the C-hoat's peri
scope"
The Navajo proceeded to France for
repairs. When she caught fire on the re-
turn "trip the crew was rescued and land
ed at an Irish port.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
ARMY AND NAVY WORK
By Y. M. C. A. Is Carried
On in 1856 Camps and
245 Other Places

New York, Aug. 24-Work for the
army and navy in this country by the
Young Mems Christian Associa ton is
being carried on at present in 1S6
camps, it was announced tonight by
the. national war council of the or
ganization. Work is also being under
taken for lesser groups and detach-
ments at 245 other places; o65 build
ings have been erected or are now
under construction: SO tents are in
use. Ill new buildings have been au-
thorizcd and "a other buildings are
under consideration.
Employed in the operation are 9s7
secretaries while 1881 are vet to be
assigned. Most of the latter have been
chosen and will be sent to national
guard camps and army cantonments.
This number does not include $50 sec
retaries already with the American
troops abroad
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
Edwin Walker Maddocks

Edwin Walker Maddocks died sud-
denly Thursday at $50 p. NJ at his
home, 19 Maple street, after a short
illness. MIR. Maddocks was born in
East Bucksport in 1850. For many
years he resided in Hallowell where
he was city marshal nine years and
deputy sheriff 10 years. For II years
he has been in this city, where he was
connected with the Standard Oil Co.
Recently he has served as captain Of
the night watch at the State House.
Mr.. Maddocks assumed his duties as
foreman of the night force at the State
House on Feb. II. 1917, under Supt.
of Buildings Charles S. Brown. His
last visit to the State House was on
Aug. is, being employed at the State
House just six months. He was
member of the A. o. L. W. His wife.
who was Mary E. Gross of Orland,
died in 1897. He is survived by seven
children. Grace, Helen, Dora and DR..
Mahton. Washington, Mrs. J. z. Graves
Hahton. Washington. Mrs. ]. e. Graves
of Bath, and DR.. Lee E., I'd lieutenant,
u. S A. Funeral services will be held
Sunday at 2.3o P. NJ. from the house.
Friends please omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
ONE SURVIVOR
When Maine Schooner
Mamie Saunders Sinks
Cellides with British Freishter OF
chatham-Survivor Badly Hurt in
HospitaI-Home Port of Vessel Ellis.
worth

Boston, Aug. 24-Four seamen
aboard the Maine schooner Mamie
Saunders were killed when the schoon-
er was sunk in collision with British
freight steamer off Chatham today.
I4e sole survivor was brought to this
port tonight by the steamer.
The Saunders, laden with granite,
was proceeding slowly in fog when
suddenly the steamer came upon her.
There was a crash and the schooner
sank almost Immediately. The cries of
the sailing vessels crew We're the only
guide 10 seamen from the steamer, who
put off in a ships boat. TWO men were
taken from the water as the schooner's s
masts disappeared. one of them died
soon after beins brought aboard the
steamer. The other, John Backus, of
Rockland, Me. who was badly hurt,
was taken to the naval hospital at
Chelsea tonight He could not tell the
names of his shipmates.
The Mamie Saunders registered 234
tons ret and vas built at MARSHALL
vile, \. Y. in 1855. Her home port
was Ellsworth, Me.
According to Backus. the lost are the
captain, his 15-year-old son. the mate
ard the cook. Eackus said that he and
the cock STAYED on the schooner after
the crash but that the others jumped
into yaWl beat on the stern Of the
schooner. The yawlboat was overturn-
ed before it could he gotten clear of the
davits as tie schooner Went down.
Backus said that although Rockland
was lis shipping station. his home is in
Riga, Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
vASSALBORO

RoSS HILL--Willis Hartford OF
''rcs v77 4 visitor ~ his uncle and
'7' Mr. and Mrs. Geo GIidden. re-
,'-''' Mr. Hartford was accompanied
l'~f Tuesday hv his cousin. Harold
''6dor II Cross Hill for weeks
st
Nrs r : Ronenfant and son are
''"- hcr parents in Watervill, for
ftr DAYS
Harold Gndden is visiting his sister.
r. Flo'd Hartford, in Leeds juno
f'r~
Arhur Robbins was in Augusta Fri
coy For n fov hours
Mrs Hazel Rainev and little daugh-
ri Marguerite are visiting relatives
Rrocktcr Mass
Mr. and Mrs Nvles Hunter and lit
sor M,les came from Mars H;ll by
i'o and called for few hours at
ter n-cle's Geo. Glidden. Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Bert Hartford and
,rNdror. Nahei ard Chester, called on
'r uncle ard aunt. Mr.. and Mrs
20 Glidden. Thursday.
air. and Mrs. z. q. Coleman we're 10
AuEusta Thursday for a few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
BOWDOIN

NORTH-Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Good
rich Of Portsmouth, y. H.. are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w L. Small.
in Bowdoin.
Mrs. Isaac White. former resident
home with her daughter, Mrs VIM.
Ray in Auburn, is in town visiting her
brother, Eugene Buker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Libby Of
Litchield were recently visitors at the
he me of w. A. Pratt.
Shirley Whitney from Augusta was
Thursday caller in the neighbor-
hood.
Mrs. Jane Rideout from Lewiston is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Sarah
Rideout.
George Munroe Of Dorchester, Mass,
is guest at the home Of ". B. Her
vey.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Everett were
lately visitors in Lewiston.
Wallace Stewart has recently been
visiting at the Charles Lawrence
home in Gardiner.
Lloyd Richards from Berlin, y. H.
is a visitor at the home Of Herman
Wright on the West road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lancaster Of
West Bowdoin lately called on friends
in the place.
Harold Small ana George Byron
from this town have been selected for
military service and have received no
tice to be ready for the call.
Mrs. VIM. Lane from Cambridge.
Mass. is stopping for few weeks at
the home Of her son, Percy Lane
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-08-25
GREAT SURPRISE
Yet Milliken Regiment
Broke Camp Easily
OF for Somewhere in Massachusetts,
No Body Of Men Ever Moved Quick
er or with Less confusion-at Work
on Pipe Line Trenches When Orders
Came

Brunswick, Me-. Aug. 24.-The Milli
ken Regin ent broke camp today and
left early this evening for Massachu-
setts. Yesterday two companies went
If on the morning train. and yester-
day noon orders came from the North
eastern Headquarters at Boston for
the rest of the regiment to move as
soon as possible
The orde, came as a great surprise
yet instantly preparations were made
to break camp. Many of the regiment
were at work digging trenches for the
pipe lines to the proposed camp a
couple of miles above BrunswicE, in
boWdoin campus as promised before
college opened. The same crew which
had toiled for days digging out the
trenches began at once to fill them up
again SO as to iea.e things as they
found them or as near as possible.
The Maine Central Railroad put
some empty freight cars on the siding
near Maine street and the soldiers be-
gan at once to take down tia cook and
dining CAMPS AS he trucks and teams
we're busy taking food and supplies Of
all kinds to other cars the soldiers
had 10 shoulder all the camp outfit.
The hustle with which the many
shacks came down. each properly
marked, fastened together and lugged
from the famous Bowdoin Delta near
the Medical building. will never h2 for
gotten by those present. Each piece OF
building. table. settee. etc. was nut
into its proper car and there was no
confusion.
Passenger coaches were also ~cadv
IN Brunswick to transport the soldiers
and no body of men has ever ,een
moved quicker or easier.