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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10

war were the German and Russian au-
tocracies and We have never regarded
the latter as the better of the two.
Responsibility Ncbulous.
But even accepting the Russian YER
sion of the origins OF the war, Amert-
cans have felt that the responsibilities
and guilt OF 1914 now have "A merely
historical interest" This phrase en-
bodies two ideas Nations sometimes
change their aims during wars, be-
come liberal or reaCtiouary tr place
OF roactionary or liberal, SO that at
the close II is not always pertinent to
ask who was To blame for the start;
cE., If Napoleon at the peace of
Amicns had demanded punishment for
the rcICtiondry powers who began tho
war by falling upon republican France
To cNtiuguish liberty the world would
have laughed, nor Is the Russia of to-
day responsible for atrocities and
pugroms of three years ago in East
Prussia and Poland. But waving this
point and admitting that Germany
was guilty and ought, as a nation, to
be punished, a difficulty still arises,
even when the fact that the right pco-
pie never can bc punished is somehow
evaded Would justice be served If
the victim Of "A railway wreck himself
assessed the damages to be paid him
Would not the spcctaclcs of judges
sitting on the bench and mulcting even
an admitted culprit revolt ones sense
of justice, II the judges themselves
picket the finc2
The answer, then, TO the charge
that the United States has dishonorcd
herself by standing aloof during the
critical period Of the war; from n
struggle of civilization against bar
barism, is that American opinion. up
to the time of the Russian revolution
was not able to admit all the premises
upon which the charge is based. For
an alliance containing the Russian
autocracy to talk about fighting, as an
alliance, for the liberties and rights of
small nations Eve have never doubted
the good faith of Britain and France
towards Belgium, but unfortunately
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10

this issue cannot be considered alonc),
has seemed to Americans as absurd as
tho 1t had been Abdul llUmid and not
the ear whose dominions the allies
were struggling to extend. And, when
we have been harrtcd 10y the Bryce re-
port and stories OF the horrors in
northern France, we have sadly re-
mombered the charges from East
Prussia, equally docuncutcd and au-
thenticatcd, where the troops OF Gen
cral Rennonkampf the brutal tossack
leader. who lies In prison today for
his tloEEiuEs, torturlngs and murders
of Russians in 1905 risings behaved
with equal fcrocity We have had de
tailed accounts. too. Of Jewish massa-
cres. of the treatment of the Cali
clan peoples by the worst type of re
dictionary Russian officials which
caused them to welcome the returning
Austrians as dclivcrors. These things
have been concealed In England.
Attitude Toward Russia.
America could not have iutcrvcncd
to help Belgium or France without
helping the Russian bureaucracy
Russian victories early I'm the war
helped to riyct the chains on the Rus
sian people: the only salvation for
Russia lay In defeat and until the
purfcatiou by fire had been accom-
pushed there was little chance that
Mr. Wilson could ever Doc moved 10
take more than "a nominal part i'm the
war And ca point which cannot hc
developed hcre) American opinion has
strongly suspected that the subjects
of others Of the allies were not wi oily
such as to warrant our armed sup
port. rendered as contribution to the
cause Of humanity These suspicions
were partly allaycd by the allied peace
note TO the president. but by far the
most serious obstacle to whole hearted
American partisauship disappeared
with the fall of the car Now, and
now only, the liberalism of America
can thrill to the thot of crusade of
the democracics of the world against
autocracy and despotism. | ask, then
for verdict of acquittal on the charge
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
CAPT. GRIFFITH
SPENT OVER $500
Nothing Helped Him Until
He Began Taking
Tanlac.
NOW WELL AND STRONG
Well-Known Railroad Man
Says He Has Gained
Twenty-four Pounds.

"After spending five hundred dol
lars for other treatment and medicines.
then with only six bottles of Tanlac
to get my health and strength back
and gain twenty-four pounds certain
ly seems remarkable to me-"
The above statement was made a
few days ago by Captain j. c. Griffith
who for the past nineteen years has
been yard conductor for the Illinois
Central railroad in Memphis, Tenn,
and resides at 9S9 Barton street. Cap
tain Griffith is one of the most widely
known and popular railroad men in
that section.
Continuing his statement, Captain
Griffith said; IL have had trouble
with my stomach for several years
but for the past two years, that is untl
/ got to taking Tanlac ! have been
under constant treatment. Practically
everything ! would eat filled my
stomach with gas and cramped me
nearly to death | tried all sorts OF
diet and even raw eggs and crackers
wouldn't agree with me. | would jus,
toss and roll all night and was unable
to get any sound sleep at all. There
was hardly a minute when | was not
suffering and | had become almost
a nervous and physical wreck. | had
and twenty-four pounds and was jusl
dwindling away to nothing but skin
and bones. I'm sure | paid out all of
five hundred dollars during those tive
years for treatment and medicines OF
various kinds but nothing ever gave
me any relief until | got onto Tanlac
II finally just gave up In despair
and told my. wife | simply couldn't
stand it any longer, for | felt that the
end was near and it was no use spend
ing any more money or trying any.
thing else. That was just the condition
! was in--almost entirely without
hope--until one Sunday | read the
testimonial of Mr.. Smith, a friend OF
mine who is with the Southern rail.
road, and knowing him so WELL l. de.
cided as a last resort to try Tanlac
The very first bottle convinced me
that | had found the right medicine
and / kept taking 1t and improving
right along. / have now taken six
bottles in all, my stomach trobu1e is
entirely gone and am eating just any
thing | want and nothing hurts me In
the least. sleep like log every
night now and all my nervousness and
dependency have disappeared.
have climbed up in weight to one hun
dred and forty-eight pounds-have
actually gained twenty-four pounds
and feel as well as ! ever felt in my
life. l honestly believe Tanlac ha.
saved my life and it is impossible fol
me to express the gratitude l reall,
feel for the good health l now enjoy.
Tanlac is sold in Tulsa exclusively
by Roy Getman's Rexall Drug store
Quaker Drug company and Puritan
Drug company, under the personal di
rection of a special Tanlac representa-
tive.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
Alkali i'm Soap
Bad for the Hair

Soap hNld be used very carefully,
If you want to keep your hair looking
its best. Most soaps and prepared
shumpoos contain too much alkali.
This dries the scalp, makes the hair
brittle. and ruins it.
The best thing for steady use Is Just
ordinary mulsificd cocoauut oil (Which
is pure and greasclcssl, and is better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else YOU can use.
one OF two teaspoonfuls will cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroly simply
moiston the hair with water ana rub
II ln II makes AN abundance Of rich,
creamy lathcr. which rlnscs out easily.
removing every particle of dust, dirt,
daudruff and excessive Oil The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and It leaves
the scalp soft. ana the hair fine and
silky bright, lustrous fluffy and easy
to manage.
You can get musificd cocoanut oil
al any pharmacy it's very cheap, and
a few ounces will supply every mem
hcr of the family for months.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10

BY JOHN LLOYD BALDERSTON
Copyright. 1917. by the Mcclure Newspap,
Syndicate)
LONDON, June 4.-Americans
have long known the untavorahle
opinion formed in Europe regard
ing the United States during our
81 months of neutrality. Even
amidst the inspiring demonstra-
tions Of cordiality and solidarity
between our new allies and our
selves now being witnessed on
both sides of the Atlantic, many
must have wondered whether the
old suspicion and bitterness did
not lurk still beneath the surface.
And the conscience of many
Americans, in these days when
the country is being reused to
fight for democracy and human
ity, must be very uneasy as to tho
course of the United States during
those 80 months, since. had we
come in at the start, we could
have won the war long since. The
writer. resident in Europe during
most of the war has prepared at
the request of the National Week
ly defense and explanation OF
our long inaction. 1t deals frankly
with views privately expressed
everywhere, but which the news
papers here, fearing to stir up i'll
ceiling, have shiod at, and this Is
ny excuse for presenting my
analysis of Americas policy to my
own countrymen as well as to our
new allies for whom IL was
written.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10

that America dishonored herself, and
rendered her subsequent course OF ac-
ton open To question, by not intervcn-
ing long ago against German aggres-
sion and German atrocities on land
and | pass to the American attitude
regarding the war at sea.
when In February 1915, the Ger
man government proclaimed war
zone around the British islands within
which all enemy ships will be de
stroycd" ana neutral vessels may be
exposed To danger the allies looked
10 America to take some action against
this unhcard-of violation of sea law,
and President Wilson. in a forclble
note, threatened to hold Germany to
strict accountability" But two
months later when the American Mr..
Thrasher died in the Falaha, Washing
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10

Reciprocal ignorance ami misundcr-
standings have opened wide gulf be-
tween the American and British peo-
pies. Those of whichever allegiance
who have studied opinion and events
I'm both countries at first hand during
the past 32 months know well enough
that the entry of the United States into
the war ION her own" has not entirely
closed the rift. The American com
mentator. who designs to attempt an
Interpretation of dominant opinion at
home in the belief that the best cure
for any estrangement now existing is
the dissemination of the truth. finds
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
Defense of America Written for English Readers

ton did not move Then came the
horror OF the Lusitana, and for a few
CONTINUE. ON PNGE NINETEEN
(TIlS SECTION)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-10
Bill Thinks Us o.
Mercendry Nation
The European View of American Sorddness Is Not
Without justification in Appearances on the Sur
face of Things
VIEW IGNORES AMERICAN CONSCIENCE
Indignation Against Germany Was Restrained by
Recognition of the Fact That Great Britain Had
Maintained Unjust Attitude Without Resentment.

BY JOHN LLOYD BALDERSTON
Copyright, 1917 by the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03

night this car made only Is miles. In
"a hours it reached town where the
wounded man was taken to a hospital.
The military occupied the entire town
and there was no food nor lodging to
be had. The mayor had posted a proc
lamation ordering strangers away.
An Italian officer offered to permit
the correspondent to sleep on the straw
at the barracks, but later place was
obtained in the stall of a stable adjoin-
ing a hotel.
Monday morning the Red Cross party
crossed the Tagliamento river, which
at this point is about the width Of the
East river in downtown New York. 1t
is well to take note of this river as 1t
is a natural barrier against the an
vader.
Another Is miles consumed II hours
of riding through apparently unending
masses Of soldiers, horses, cannon and
the impedientae Of the army. The
men, soaked and bedraggled but calm
and cheerful, were not heard to utter
a single word of complaint since they
began their exodus through 80 miles
of moving masses. All telegraph IA
cilities were closed along the road.
Monday night the Red Cross car ar
rived at the new headquarters. Here
the correspondents notes must end as
all subsequent movements Of the
army are not to be described for the
present. owing to military necessities
The correspondents recital IS only a
single chapter and thousands of other
persons had similar experiences in the
withdrawal. However. above all the
hardship and terror of the incident the
fact stands out that the Italian army
succeeded against terrible odds in saw
ing the larger part of its ammunition.
supplies and artillery as well as viz
tually the entire personnel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
OAKLAND

Miss Helen Smiley, Mrs. Florence
Givens and Mrs. Edward Wing passed
the day Friday at Lakeside.
Albert Vigue is employed as clerk
in the store of A. III. Oliver, during
the absence of Elmer Doherty, who
is i'll at his home on Church street.
Frank Bryant of Searsmont is the
guest of DR.. c. r. Simmons for a few
days. Mr.. Br~ont, DR.. Simmons, Chas
Bates and Joe Neptune returned Fri
day from a successful hunting trip to
Northern Maine.
A mission meeting will be held this
evening at the home Of Mrs. Susan
Knox, High street
Jess Hallett left for Portland, where
he is the guest of relatives for few
days.
There win be a rehearsal at the
regular meeting Of Sarah Sampson
Tent. No. s. Daughters of Veterans. on
Monday evening at the home Of Mrs.
George p. Boynton, Winslow square,
in preparation for annual inspection
which will take place on Tuesday,
Nov. 10, and at which Mrs Martha
Riley. past department president of
Portland, will have charge Of the in
spection. A full attendance is de-
sired.
Charles Dusty passed the day yes
terday in Skowhegan.
Frank Dolloff was business visi-
tor yesterday in Augusta
Earl Graves, Burleigh Battery, is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
PISHON'S FERRY

Miss Florence Danforth of North
Arson was a weekend guest of Miss
Edna Ellis.
Rufus Holt Of Benton was recent
guest of his brother, NJ p. Holt.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Swift Of Sidney
We're in town Sunday calling or
friends.
Harry Ellis and son, Ray, and Hen
ry Boynton have gone to Jackman or
a hunting trip
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fl. Emery have re-
after passing a part of his vacation
with Mr.. and Mrs f. Kelley
Ruth Horn Of Nye's Corner was a
guest Wednesday of Mrs. W. F
CLANCY.
Mrs. w. Y. Totman. who has been
visiting her sons in Winthrop, Mass
arrived home Tuesday and was accom-
panied by her son, Arthur. They made
the trip by automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Manson were re-
Gently in Waterville to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Abbott Wing
The Halloween entertainment at
Good Templars hall Wednesday even
ing was a success in every way.
Charles Wheeler, who has been visit
ing in this place, has gone to Orange
Mass. and will visit there for a short
time before going To his home in the
West
Fred Getchell Of Canaan is loading
hay at this station
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
SOME PEOPLE DON'T KNOW
OF NEW STAMP RATES

AHdt great many people do not
Iead me newspapers or if they do fail
pay attention to things of impor-
"hce mas been brought home To the
P'S'ollce clerks since their experien-
rs OF Friday The law requiring that
|"ee cents be put on each letter 90
ing outside Of the city and two cents
~ each postal card going outside Of
we Guy went into effect on FRIDAY
1"oihAg nut evidently there are sew
o'"' Huhdred people in the CITY who
"o'7l heaFd OF II and many letters ara
~" held up at the local of7ce ..
~ 10y nave nut the two cent STAMPS on
80 an" no return address SO thar
Ivy VIII be delayed some DAYS IN he-
-1s deIVered. In addition 10 all III.
"tOi'E 'hat has been given the mat
l., e. j" pIdcard has heon placed direct
aa ~ "oh' or the letter slides at tho
n,",e' ana Friday night Young NAV
u.eSsed and apparently of aver.
liz '"se,l4sence walked into the Office
mas ie''er in his hand on which
roN,a '"o-cent stamp. He read tho
~ -. ana then dropped the letter into
- 49, 49," ana It was for an address an
sr ny CITY Others in order 70 ~
roir- a. 'nree-cent stamp on mai,
riom. -, INC city and there were ".
,h,rr ~. hlSupS, which were any
bavo LILY pleasing 70 the clerks who
'''''' extra work by all this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03

out of the war;" Premier Kerensky
laughed. That he answered, lis ri
diculous. Russia is taking a big part
in the war One has only to remem-
Der history. Russia began the war for
the Allies. While she was already
fighting England was only preparing
and America was only observing.
Russia. at the beginning bore the
whole brunt of the fighting. thereby
saving Great Britain and France Peo-
pie who say she is out of the war have
short memories. We have fought since
the beginning and have the right to
claim that the Allies now take the
heaviest part of the burden on their
shoulders.
Where Is Fleet?
"At present Russian public opinion is
greatly agitated by the question
Where is the great British fleet now
that the German fleet is out in the
Baltic?'"
Russia the premier repeated, sis
worn. out. She has been fighting one
and one half years longer than Eng
land"
Could an American army be of use
if sent TO Russia ~
1T would be impossible to send one,
said Kerensky. 1T is a question OF
transport. The difficulties are toe
great"
Have her send boots. leather. iron
and" the premier added cmphatical-
~ money"
Premier KerenskT drew attention to
the fact that Russia has fought her
battles alone.
Russia has fought alone-is Eight
ing alone" kerensky said. France
has had England to help her from the
start and now America las come in
The premier was asked regarding he
morale Of the Russian people and the
Russian army. He answered:
The masses are worn out econOm
cally The disorganized state of life
in general has had q psychological ef-
feet on the people. They doubt the
possibility of the attainment of then
hopes"
What is the lesson to the democra-
cies of the world of the Russian revo-
luton o.
This" Premier Kerenaky replied
"is for them Ia find ont. They must
not lose faith in the Russian reNOlu-
ton, because it is not q political rev
olution. but an economic one, and q
revolution of facts. The Russian reVO-
luton is only seven months old. One
has the right TO feel disillusoned about
it. It will take years to develop.
In France, which is only as large
as three Russian departments Estates
it took five years for their revolution
to develop"
Asked what he expected the cOnstit-
uant assembly the premier said:
Tho Constituent Assembly begins
a new chapter in the history Of the
revolution. Its voice certainly will b.
the most important factor in the flu
ture of Russia"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03

passing short furlough at the home
Of George Ormiston. Mr.. Graves Is
stationed at Westfield.
Albertine Goldis and ThslmA Laxon,
who have been at the home Of Mrs.
Frank Dollof for several weeks. left
today for their home in South La
grange. ..>,'
Mrs. George Lewis is In Monmouth.
where she was called by the serious Ill
ness OF her mother. Mrs. George D. Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Clement entertain
ed six Of their friends at a party Thurs
day evening at their bungalow at East
pond. Whist was enjoyed until a late
hour. Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed. The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. WAL
lace Judkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lombard
and M. and Mrs. Frank Trainer
Mrs. James Withererl left yesterday for
Augusta, where she will visit Mrs. Carl
Witherell.
At the church Of the warm welcome, E.
r. Sleeves pastor, Will preach at 1890 A.
NJ. Evening service at z.
An enjoyable meeting Of the Mothers
Club was held Thursday with Mrs Sidney
Wentworth. Neck road An excellent din-
ner was served. The program for the
afternoon consisted of paper on Food
Conservation read by Mrs. Andrew Rice.
after which the question was discussed BY
all. Following this Red Cross work to
he done by the club was decided upon and
the Red Cross rooms are to have at least
one worked at each meeting from the
Mothers Club in the future. also knitting
will be done at Mothers Club meetings.
Sixteen members were present.
Mrs. Fred Lombard very pleasantly en-
tertained seven of her friends at an aur-
ton bridge party Friday afternoon. The
highest score was made by Mrs. George
TTallett and Mrs. Harry Dame won the
consolation prize.
Mrs. George Hallett left Friday FOR
Ran"or. where she will he the guest Of
Mrs. Walter Aeerly for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-03
AID RUSS|A'S RIGHT
Fought From Beginning
Needs Money from
America Rather Than
Army, Says Kerensky

Petrograd. Thursday, Nov. lin
view of reports reaching Petrograd
that the impression was spreading
abroad that Russian was virtually out
of the war, Premier kerensky discuss
ed the present condition of the coun-
try frankly today with The Associated
Press. He said Russia was worn out
by the long strain, but that it was
ridiculous to say the country was out
Of the war
The premier referred to the years
in which Russia had fought her own
campaigns alone with no such assist
ance as has been extended to France
by Great Britain and now by Ameri-
ca. He said he felt help was needed
urgently and that Russia asked it as
her right. He urged that the United
States give aid. in the form of money
and supplies, and appealed to the world
not to lose faith in the Russian revo-
luton.
Russia. NJ. kerensky added. was TAX
ing an enormous part in the struggle
and those who said she was out Of it
must have short memories.
Russia has fought consistently
since the beginning. She saved France
ana England from disaster early IN
the war. She is now worn out by
the strain and claims as her right that
the Allies now shoulder the burden"
Explains Position
Thus Premier Kerensky explained
Russia's position to the correspondent.
The Premier was seated in the library
Of the former private office of the En-
peror in the winter palace. The cor
respondent called attention to widely
contradictory reports on Russian con-
ditions and asked the Premier for a
frank statement of the facts
at has been said by travellers re-
turning from England and elsewhere
to America that opinion among the
people. not officially. but generally. is
that Russia is virtually out of the
war" it was explained. "Is Russia
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KILL OFFICERS
Continued from PAGE Ons)
Plot Discussed in Reichstaq

The battleship Kronprinz displaces
1928 tons and was built in 1915 Her
complement is 1850 men. The Schles-
wig Holstein was completed in 1906
and measures $1,000 tons. She carries
729 men.
Vice Admiral Won Capelle, German
minister of marine announced in the
Reichstag on Oct. 9 the discovery of a
plot in the German navy. The des-
patches from Amsterdam and London
reported that the crews Of four bat
tleships of the German fleet had taken
part in mutinous outbreak at Will
helmshaven. Three Of the ringlead
ers We're shot while heavy sentences
were imposed on the others. This out
break was said to have occurred about
six weeks earlier. or about the first of
September. Admiral Won Capelle ac-
cused three radical Socialist deputies
of taking part in the plot but the Ger
man government has not taken anv
action against the members of the
Reichstag