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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-11-30
The Nation Must Concentrate
and Consecfate Its All

Wa are face to face with the most stupendous cllsi9
man history. This is the most momeltous .0o ,.h or
tion has known. There is no middle grouho' ~ " s ho
victory Death to country; death 10 ue "o ,. u1
HES of the land death to its mel; death 10 our CIV W ~
70 the civilization world, all on the one sue VI
pete victory of this country and the Allies over 'D"
the other side. T. will tax
The struggle will be long and desperate one' IL WI" va
70 tho utmost every latent every developed mental o
niriual financial and physical force of this country
He who is Stacker in thought in WORD or oeeo 10 " - W..
w 70 erv woman and every child this country an enemy
to nation and to civilization. 49,. :: Ii. of
He who is not willing to throw into this cohtes. III N
foe in his factory his farm, his pupil III HIS "0
chair in his work as a clerk, editor as mechae' VI
dav aborer every ounce his strength mental ana pnS
cal and die if need the work for his country as e
der on the battlefield, degenerate, Stacker, ao'
despabe creature should be purned OF all men, as we
believe he will be in the eyes the Almighty as the uke"ar
whom God has will be spewed out of His mouth because
he is neither hot cold -,
Let it be preached the pulpit let it be taught IN 'he
classroom let proclaimed wherever men meet; e e'e
individual outside of the insane asylum THINK ana s
in terms conservation and concentration OF all tha Ill mn
and all that this the greatest task to when tne "o
has been called
We can wn gloriousy wn if the nation Will con-
secrate it's all to the But it fearful sacrl
fee of the flower of the nations life thrown the altar IN
defense of all that men and hold dear on earth 1t
conservation to the nations salvation or eternal Gamma
ton by Germany. Which do you choose?
Manufacturers Record.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-11-30
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mailable matter of the second class.
Published at Palatka, Florida, on
Fridays by
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VIM. A. RUSSELL. Editor.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
EDITOR
$4,000 Fine For Treachery

To most Americans in Hawaii the fine OF $1,000
imposed on Georg Rodek seems entirely inadequate
as punishment for his acts of treachery.
His protestations of loyalty fall here on skeptlcal
ears and his explanations of his activities fail to
satisfy. 1t is absolutely impossible to believe that
the Georg Rodiek whom countless Honouans knew
as a wideawake and shrewd businessman could have
been fooled as to the intrgues of Capt Grasshof Of
the cruiser Geier; to the identity Of IL. L. the
secret entquartermaster of the China; as to the
plotting and violations of neutrality aboard the in
termed Geier.
1t is asking too much of people in Hawaii to e1-
pect them to accept Rodiek's explanations at face
value. Even aside from the facts of the consuate's
pernicous activities established by the naval in.
telligence Offices Investigations. there is the case
against him made out independently by District
Attorney Preston in California;
Loyal Americans of Hawaii think of the San
Francisco sentence not only in reference to the
gravity of the accusation and plea of guilty in the
Maverick but in reference to the revelations of
the Grasshof diary. That is why there is such hot
indignation here because Rodiek let loose with
fine instead of being sent to Jail.
Judge Van Fleet could not take into account the
story of dsloya intrigue revealed in the Grasshof
diary. lte damning facts and clues to widespread
plotting in the shadow of the consulate were not
before him for judicial consideration. His iudg
ment was passed on the ROdiek who turned states
evidence, after his attorneys had laid his case be-
fore District Attorney Preston and had summoned
all their ability to prove that in the Maverick case
Rodlek was acting in what he believed to be purely
commercial transactions and without knowledge of
any violation of neutrality laws. His Judgment was
not passed on the Rodiek whose intimacy with
passport-forgers, with secret agents, with parole
breakers figured SO strongly in the Grasshof diary
Hawaii's indignation at the $4,000 fine is due
very largely to the Grasshof disclosures coming as
they did just after Rodex's written statement of
loyalty and disavowa presented to the court on the
day be and Schroeder changed their pec to guilty
1t is impossible to believe that the United States
authorities will not take further action against Ro
dick, based on the story told in the Grasshof diary
Most of the incidents in which he figured there are
distinct from the Maverick Incidents It is impos
slble to believe that for the sum total of his anti
American activities he is to escape with a $4,000
fine.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
CHILDREN DONATE TO
HELP POOR ARMENlANS

For the benefit Of the Armenians IN
Turkey toe Sunday school Of the heth-
odist church gave an entertainment
last night, but unlike most Christmas
entertainments at churches where all
the children are given some little
present, the custom was reversed anu
all the children gave money to help
the needy people in Turkey, where the
barbartanism of the Turks and Hu1Is
have made thousands Of people home
less.
Starting with the tots Of the cradle
roll, each department in turn dropped
white envelopes in the basket, pre-
pared and decorated for the occasion.
In all $3.50 was collected. The Meth
odist churches of the country are try
ing to raise a million dollars for this
work.
The vestry was decorated with white
and green and red and over the altar
a large cross was suspended illunlt-
mated by the stars which surrounded
1t and by a spot light donated for the
occasion,
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
SAILORS IN PORT
ENJOY XMAS TREE

The annual Christmas dinner AMI
entertainment for sailors was held IN
the Seamen's Institute, Alakea street,
on Saturday evening. The rooms Of
the Institute had been decorated with
masses Of greenery. the social hall
looking especially we'll with its fine
Christmas tree and the four large
banana trees sent by David Haughe
Of the territorial board Of agriculture
and forestry.
Soon after s o'clock the men began
to arrive and by the time dinner was
ready to be served a large number OF
officers and men had assembled.
Superintendent Charles Mant spoke
few words Of welcome and all par
took of the feast. the lady helpers OF
the Harbor Lights Guild being kept
busy filling the plates with turkey
and the usual trimmings" followed
by mince pie, coffee and apples.
At the close Of dinner hearty cheers
we're given for the donors Of the feast
and the ladies'
Following the dinner came the H.
Elimination of the Christmas tree and
useful presents were given to every
man present.
The rest OF the evening was spent
in the enjoyment of a musical program
arranged by Mrs. J. PasCoe and
friends.
On Sunday afternoon d Christmas
tea was held followed by a short SER
vice when all Joined in the old famil-
lar Christmas hymns A solo was also
fiyen by Miss Hamlin.
On Friday next, a social evening
and concert is to take place, to which
all sailors in port are cordially invited.
1t is owing to the generalous assis-
lance of business firms and private
individuals in money, gifts and per.
sonal services that such a good time
has been arranged, says the head Of
the Institute.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
THRIFT
STAMPSSIARIS

The sale of thrift stamps, war saw
ings stamps and war savings 'certifi.
Gates in the Territory Of Hawaii start
ed unofficially today. A number OF
thrift stamps and war savings stamps
we're sold by R. c. Walker Of Bishop
& Co., bankers, one Of the three financ-
ial institutions which received a con-
signment of the stamps and certifi-
Gates on the steamer which came from
the mainland Saturday. The other
two banks which received shipments
of stamps and certificates are the
Bank of Hawaii and the Bank of Homo
lulu.
A meeting of a number of the rep
resentatives of various trust compa-
nies in the city will be held this after
noon to determine what. must be done
in regard to officially starting the
campaign. A. N. Campbell of the
Waterhouse Trust Co. cabled to
Robert W. Single, now in San Fran
cisco, who was appointed director Of
the stamp and certificate campaign
for Hawaii, as to what should be done.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
VAUGHAN SCORES
GERMANPOLICIES

The Germans seem TO think II -
all right for them to stir up enemies
against US, to incite Mexico and Japan
and all South America against US, 10
mi our country with spies to incite
discomfort and treason and consipra
tors to blow up factories and murder
women and children, but awful for US
10 feed starving Belgium or succor
bleeding France or strengthen the
arm OF JohnBull.
Thus declared Federal Judge Waugh.
an of the Four r-Minute-Men in a four
minute address delivered at the Bijou
and Liberty theaters last Saturday
evening He continued, in part:
They have tried to create the Inn
preston that We allowed our country
dragged into the war by british in
f1uence and sympathy for France and
Belgium. Though the true hearted
throughout the country sympathlZed
with the Allies, we never entered the
war until it cebame necessary in de-
tense of ourselves. Not until the
kaiser's government, in violation not
only of the laws Of civilized warefare,
but of its treaty agreements with US
also, had sunk many American ships
and murdered more than two hundred
American citizens, many OF whom
were women and children, did we be-
gin to make armed defense against
the piratlCal war he was making on
US. We are in the war not because OF
sympathy for others, but in defense Of
rights dear to every true American, to
travel the high seas unmolested and to
engage in lawful trade with others
without interference.
How can we help our Allies? We
cannot all cross over and fight with
them; but each can do his part. They
must have food. Our farmers will
produce it. Our government has un'
dertaken to see to it that it is not con-
sumed before it gets to them. Every.
one can help. Everyone can see to 1t
that he does not consume any food
needed to feed our armies or theirs
No one need 90 hungry to do this
They need bread and meat and sugar
principally. Don't consume any more
of these than necessary and you will
help supply enough to feed them. Sub
stitute something in the place of these
for yourself and you need not go
hungry. What a miserable and con-
temptible Stacker is he who Is not
willing to do this much to help his
country fighting for her freedom,
fighting for his freedom, fighting fof
the freedom of all"
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
HONOLULU INDIGNANT
AT LENIENCY TO RODIEK
CONTINUED from page II

of the greatest miscarriages of justice
the world has ever seen. There is not
German or a person of German ex-
traction in this country but who is on
trial and they must show beyond the
slightest doubt that they are loyal to
America or 60 to jail
JACK DAVIS: And the court let
him off with a fine because he was a
gentleman" even II he did violate
hfs oath of allegiance to the United
States. Germany will pay the fine.
and even If it didn't $4,000 is only a
jitney to Rodiek. r.
ID. L. CONKLlEG: It's too bad they
treat malefactors of great wealth as
gentlemen" ~
]. l.. COCKBURN: 1t is not my
right to criticise the federal govern
meht at this time. 1t must have had
full information and reason for the
leniency of the sentence, with which
We are perhaps not acquainted. Should
Mr.. Rodiek return to this territory
then it will be matter Tor the citt
zens here to show their approval or
disapproval of his past actions.
E. /. SPALDING: The rime of which
Rodiek was convicted certainly SEEM
ed to deserve much more severe
sentence than was imposed by the
Judge. Il may be that later develop
me1Gs will show US reason for the
sentence standing as it is, states evi-
dence or something Of the sort, but at
present it appears very strange. ~s
F. J. LOWREY: 1t is a queer thing
for a judge to modify sentence
against a convicted man because Of
social distinction. 1t seems to ME that
such action tends to bring justice in
to disrepute.
FRED WALDRON: l think Rodiek
has disgraced himself, further, by
turning states evidence, although for
the sake Of the government l am glad
he. did 80. If he wants my friendly
advice, l would advise him to take up
his residence in large city.
c. G. BOCKUS: Rodiek would have
been better advised if he had not re.
ferred the matter to his friends al all.
Having admitted his guilt he should,
under all the circumstances, have been
perfectly willing to bear his punish.
ment alone for whatever crime ne had
committed, technical or otherwise.
Many others spoke vehemently. but
refused to be quoted.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
For the Kings Daughters Home
(Contributed.)

The generosity Of the world is being tested as
never before. And if Whittier's definition of pro
gress is true, then surely progressing; for,
"human needs" were never greater than at this
time. Honolulu is in the front rank answering the
many calls for money and we'll may her citizens
be proud Of the record In the big demands where
wellplanned campaigns bring speedy results, there
turks danger of some smaller local works being
forgotten.
We put in a plea for the Kings Daughters Home
where number of old people are domicied, making
the- last days carefree and comfortable This work
depends the free will gifts Of the public and to
said public we send this reminder i
Don't forget them!
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

IT. L. MORTON fCleyeIandl:
Some people say silat Hawaii IL behind
the rest of the country In war-spirit,
out don't believe It.. In some things
Honolulu Is ahead. In others even. and
In some few, perhaps q little In the
rear. But the majority Of men here
seem to be taking the war as seriously
as anywhere in the country, and see
many women w.<o realize their special
responsibilities In this national Nsia.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
U. S. TARIFF EXPERT.
ON WAY TO CHINA TO
ATTEND CONFERENCE

j. K. Sague, tariff expert of the
United States government, connected
with the office of collector If :us-
toms of New York City, was a visitor
in the city yesterday and todav is en-
route to China to represent the gov
ernment at an international tariff
conference. The meeting will consider
China's claims for a revision o. ner
tariff agreement made after tn. Boxer
revolution. China claims that in view
of the present high prices, her ehare
of 5 per cent does not really repre-
sent the amount she should receive.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
FORT STREET PROPERTY
IS SOLD FOR $11, 900

A Christmas week real estate sale OF
unusual size is that Of nearly an acre
on Fort street near Kuakini street,
which was purchased by Fred e. Ha-
ley from Antoine Pilares for 81, 900.
The property was bought as an invest.
ment. There are five cottages on it.
The sale was made through the Trent
Trust Company.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
MERCURY SLUMPS TO
81, COLDEST OF YEAR

Doing his best to give Honolulu folk
a real touch of Christmas weather,
Old Man Winter last night chased the
thermometer down to $40 degrees,
registering the coolest night of the
entire year. Indications are that to-
night will be as cold or colder.
Two nights last January and Febru-
ary came fairly close to last nights
record, these pulling the mercury
down to 65.5 and 65.3 respectively. The
record for any December is 55 and
the record for any year is 50 degrees.
The week which has just ended
gave the following scores:
Monday 67.3, Tuesday 665. Wednes-
day $50. Thursday 6S.1, Friday 697,
Saturday go, Sunday 66, Monday
Qast night, 64s.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Last week the Star Bulletin reprinted, without
comment, an editorial in the Maui Weekly Times
seemingly condoning Rodiek's part in the Hindu
conspiracy. Possibly because the editorial was re-
published without comment, some of our friends
have asked us if the Star, Bulletin took the same
position. Certainly NOT. The Maui editorial was
republished matter of news, so that our readers
might know what other members of the island press
are saying -
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Members of the z5tn infantry were
guests at a Christmas entertainment
at Central Union church Saturday
evening. Included in the program
we're several delightful numbers by
Miss Ellen Beach Yaw, and a series
Of sleight-of-hand tricks by DR.. Robert
Day Williams.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
LITTLE INTERVIEWS

JOHNNY MARTIN: In this bless
ed Christmas time, no quotation il
more appropriate than this from Acts
so:35 (PauD: II have showed you all
things, how that so laboring ye ought
to support the weak. and to remember
the words of the Lord Jesus, how he
said, It is more blessed to give than
TO receive"
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Not only the city but the territory might profit
from campaign of economy directed particularly
against the use of autos for strictly private pur-
poses by officials having possession of the autos
ostensibly for public duties This misuse of official
vehicles is ongstanding abuse here. 1t seems to
be getting no better fast
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

The American Meat Packers asso-
citation in convention at Chicago pledg-
ed that soldiers and sailors fighting
for the flag shall have "the best meat
produced in this country or any
other"
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

With $32, $50 more every six months for the DO
lice department, Sheriff Rose could we'll afford tc
hire few extra politician cops to work for him
around election time.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

F. ". Klebahn said on returning from the coast
yesterday that he had not read the published ex-
tracts from the Grasshof diary. Possibly he did
not need to.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

c. G. BOCKUS. who has been away
on a business visit to the mainland,
is in town.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

MRS. WALTER DILLINGHAM; and
son, Master Lowell Dillingham;. have
returned from tie mainland, where
they have been visiting for several
months.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

"Hun Position Precarious On Italian Front"
says headline. 1t is also getting precarious in
Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Germany is perfectly ready to make peace with
Russia but it must be on Germany's own terms
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Mr.. and MRS. HENRY EDSALL.
who have made their home Ia Homo.
lulu off and on for two or three years,
are on their way to the Far East to
visit Java for q few months. They
will remain in Honolulu for year or
80 after returning from the Orient.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

MISS H. Won HOLT Is back from .
mainland visit
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Let there be no doubt about it--this isn't
Hun-olulu! ,<..
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Unfortunately, it appears that Krupps fire wa
soon put out
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

s ITS q slow day when some vessel doesn't arrive
st "a Pacific port with news of eyading supposed
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

nf,,e han ope German spy and secret agent has
80 1870 -, 1,ar, Root them QUIT
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

Possibly tie RiaEe viii 3 another Marne.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24

The Star Bulletin extends to its readers ana
patrons of all Hawaii its sincerest good Wlsnes
for the Christmas season, and desires, IN turn
to express appreciation Of the many evidences
Iof friendship and cooperation with the pur-
poses of this paper coming to US at the Cnrlss-
mas time,
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
PERSONALITIES

MRS. L. J. WARREN has returned
from the Coast.
Honolulu star-bulletin., 1917-12-24
This Is a Militant Christmas

This is a militant Christmas for the United state
of America.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11

life of any local community. IL the
idea gets into the heads of the people
that a man is trying to boss too many
things. they pull him down just to
show their own authority. His au-
thority may indeed be exercised quite
well, but people do not take kindly to
the idea of lords and masters. They
will hit a boss every time they get a
chance.
If the United States ever gets
drawn into a world war, IL will be
lust because II can't stand the idea
OF dietation. N power can set up TO
run the earth and get away with it.
The United States is long suffering.
because is has enough business sense
to know that wars don't pay. But
the moment you begin to order Uncle
Sam around too far. you run up
against a fundamental American tenn
permanent. Herald Republican.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11
THE AMERICAN TEMPERAMENT

A fine spirit is being shown By
many men who. in this crisis of sub
marine warfare, are being ordered off
the ocean. They have been sailing
the e a all their life. and they do
nSt propose to stop for any kings or
emperors.
II would be much better business
policy for them to stay at home. 1t
might a getting their country into
trouble. But Americans won't take
orders from any master. save the
ones they have erected above them
selves, and those are mighty careful
how they issue their commands.
When you examine the causes lesl-
ing to the separation Of this country
from England. they were really trif-
ling They we're mostly questions OF
taxation. On the money basis. there
was nothing in the idea Of separa-
ton II cost more to run a govern
ment at Washington than a colonial
administration would have come to
IL was Just the American spirit that
wont take orders.
You can see that all through the
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11
COMMISSIONERS FIX COUNTY
TAX RATE At so CENTS

The board of county commissioners
have been in session during the week
and the most important work taken
up was the fixing of the tax rate.
this there has neen no change
from last year but it seems highly
probable that further changes will be
made in the fall when a better idea
a. be had as to what the total of the
assessment roll will be and what ev-
enue will be received from bullion
tax.
The general county rate this year
is now fixed at 80 cents, and made
I'D of the following items:
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11

The excellent work done by Ernest
Weyle. photographer from Reno,
temporarily located at Northern ho-
tel. Ely. should induce you to gle
hin a call and provide for that pic
ture which your family and friends
would appreciate to receive. His
system of advertising his work is
particularly interesting rs IL will en-
able - to have first class work at
a moderate price. sdvt.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11
,eeks to Remove Administrative

Seeks to Remove administrator
A motion has been filed In the dis
trict court on behalf of Mrs. Sarah
Watt. mother of the late p. c..
Watt. for the removal of the admin
istratrix. Marie j. Watt. wife of the
deceased. The motion is based upon
the ground that nc inventory and APP
~praisement has been filed In the es-
tate as required by law, and day of
the hearing before the court is fixed
at next Friday. Counsellor Anthony
Zurich is representing the petitioner,
while the interests of the admins
tratrix are in the hands Of Messrs A..
Chandler & Quayle.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-11
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