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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
TWO ACCIDENTS

The American Economist, the official
organ Of the American Protective Tariff
League, published IN New York city con-
tanned the following in a recent issue:
1t is lucky man who gets to be
President of the United States twice
by accident. That is the record of
Woodrow Wilson as expressed by James
A. O'Gorman, retiring Democratic
senator from New York state. 1t was
a testimonial dinner to William M.
Calder, the newly-elected Protectionist
senator from New York, given by the
Montauk club of Brooklyn, December
2, that Senator O'Gorman said
-Four years ago Mr.. Wilson was
elected by an accident. Four weeks
ago he was elected by the accidental
mistake of Charles E. Hughes in not
shaking hands with Hiram johnson, of
California"
But there was more than one "acci-
dental" mistake in 1916. So far as Cal,
ifornia was concerned, the initial mis-
take was that of visiting that state at
so early a date. Mr.. Hughes should
have waited until all the Republican
oimlnations had been completed. Had
he waited, he would have found Gov
ernor johnson the regular Republican
nominee for UnitediStates senator, and,
of course, would not then have failed to
shake hands with him. Undoubted by the
California visit lost that state for
huges, and lost the Presidency for him.
But other states were lost for another
reason, namely, the belittllng of the
tariff issue by the Republican cam
paign management.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
A FRIEND.
DR.. E. ]. NJ. BUTTON.

DR.. E. j. M. Button, one of Oak
lands most aged citizens and father of
Mrs. Edward H. Sincell and Mrs. Ed
win L. Mitchell, died at the residence
of his daughter, Mrs. Sincell, Friday
evening last, aged IS years and 10 days.
DIR. Button entered the naval service
in the year 1851 and continued on the
active list until 1898, when he was re-
tired and at once came to Oakland to
make his home with his daughters, his
wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Lee Button, hav-
ing died at this place a few months
previously. The entire active service
of the deceased in the navy was spent
as the Naval Academy at Annapolis
and at Newport. Rhode Island DR..
Button was possessed of a most genial
disposition and enjoyed the acquaint-
ance of large circle of friends who
were held by many ties Of affectionate
regard. He was a great student and
was familiar with the works of many
Of the great authors and took keen de-
hight in everything that had for its
object the uplifting and elevatiug of
the thought and lives OF those with
whom he came in contact.
In point of years, he was the rank
ing Mason In Maryland, having been
raised to the degree Of Master Mason IN
October, 1858, and from that time on
he was active in the work Of the fra
ternlty, and many years ago he became
81 degree Mason, having passed
through all the intermediate degrees
and work between the blue lodge and
the 81 degree, and at the time of his
death was the Oldest Past Master Of
Annapolis Lodge No. 80, where he held
life membership. DR.. Button was a
faithful and consistent member of the
Methodist Episcopal church from his
early youth, and was trustee of St..
Paul's church of Oakland, and enioyed
nothing so well as to be able to attend
Divine service whenever it was possible.
He is survived by his two daughters
above named and a grandson, MIR.
Charles Milton Sincell and grand
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Phelps
Mitchell. Funeral services were held
from st. Paul's church on Monday
afternoon and the obsequies were in
charge of Oakland Lodge A. F. and A.
M, with interment in the Oakland
cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25

have opposed the measure, holding that
destruction of nations commerce is a
legitimate method of prosecuting war
fare and one of the most effective re-
sorts for shortening the duration of war
by the starvation of nation and the
Gripping of its commerce. Possibly
the next Hague congress will be able
to take more humane and advanced
ground.
If, however, nation that is powerful
on the sea can fling all restraints of in
ternational law to the wind whenever
it is to her advantage to do so. the only
restraint that will compel respect will
be concerted action by all maritime ma
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
EMPIRE THEATRE PROGRAM
Oakland's Playhouse Continues
to Give Its Patrons Excellent
Service.

The management of the Empire
Theatre continues to give its patrons
all the best attractions and this week
the offering is up to the standard.
1.-The Victory of Conscience" has
been selected as the title for the
thrilling drama in which Lou-Tellegen,
the distinguished dramatic star, will
make his appearance for the Jesse l..
Lasky Company, at the Empire tonight.
He is supported by Cleo Ridgley and an
all star Lasky cast, including Elliott
Dexter, Thomas Delmar and Laura
Woods Cushing. The Lasky Company
considers The Victory of Conscience"
one of the most unusual photodramas
that il has eyer presented to the public.
1t tells tensely dramatic story in
most realistic way, of how two loving
souls are brought together when they
are separated by their religious vows.
Tomorrow night the tenth episode of
the Iron Claw will be presented along
with the usual program of Paramount
Pictures.
Saturday night Miss Fanny Ward,
the beautiful Lasky star, who has
established herself as one of the most
versatile actresses on the screen, will
appear in Each Pearl Tear" which
was written especially for her. The
production is lavish in its magnifcence
and the audience will be given an op-
portunity to glimpse OF society art
tableaux which are now so popular in
fashionable circles,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25

as the principles of state socialism ap-
peal to many whose sound sense COM
pels their rejection as visionary.
The impossibility of achieving peace
such as Mr. Wilson dreams of is in
escapable. Europe regards the present
war as its own quarrel, to be settled in
its own way. Europe cannot be re-
mapped without leaving resentments
that would rekindle strife. The United
States cannot impose its will on Europe;
it is doubtful if it could successfully
defend the Monroe Doctrine against
any considerable nation that chose to
violate it. 1t is idle to talk of not be-
ing satisfied with any peace made in
Europe that does not meet with Ameri-
can views. If the ideals of Mr.. Wilson
are to be realized there must be a re.
mapping of the whole world. At what
period of history shall we say the earth
was laid out on national lines that shall
endure henceforth forever? What a
battle royal would be precipitated were
an attempt made to make over the
world geographically and nationally i!
What would Japan say to settling the
European war on terms detrimental to
the accomplishment of her ambitions
and designs, that might take from her
the spoils of her wars with China and
Russia? Mr.. Wilson. proposes a con-
cert of nations, that all the countries
of the earth shall agree on a settle
ment for all time of international boun-
darles and national sovereignty, and
then he would set up police power to
keep order. 1t is certain this country
will not join in any agreements that
shackle its freedom OF action. Even a
a concert must have leadership and it
is the ambition to achieve leadership
that always has led to wars. The en-
terprising, bold, persevering man rises
above his fellows in the best regulated
and most peaceably inclined communi-
ties. So it is with peoples and always
will be. Under the Wilson plan we
would be in the next one regardless of
our own interests. That is unthinkable.
1t is fine to think of thereign of right
eousness and equality all over the earth,
but the principle of state socialism will
have to be accepted by more than a
majority of the people before it will be
possible to get concert of nations such
as Mr.. Wilson envIsions. And because
it is the practical that has ascendency
over the ideal in all our affairs, there
will be little serious attention paid to
the Monday address to the Senate,
either at home or abroad. The desire
for victory is strong in the hearts of
the fighters in Europe and they will go
on with the battle for ends that seem
to them not only worth while but
possible of accomplishment. For US,
preparedness!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
THURSDAY. JANUARY 25. 1917

ADMIRAL DEWEY saw the transitio
of the American navy from sail to
steam, with no diminution of valor or
efficiency. And lie passes the great,
heroic tradition down to the midship-
men of today, even as Farragut and
Porter passed them down to him and as
Perry, and Barry and John Paul Jones
passed them down to Farragut ard
Porter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
THE IMPRACTICAL MESSAGE

President Wilson, says dispatch
from Washington, feels that, as was
the case with his first note to the
warning powers, after the message
has time to seep into the minds of
governments and of the people concern
ed, it will appeal more and more strong
ly." The appeal will not be to anv
but idealists. The utter impractical
bility of his plan is obvious. Sympathy
with the ideal never can be DESTROYED.
Dreamers will dream, at times the
predetermined will dream the same
dreams, but some must work, while
some must sleep; so runs the world
away" The message will appeal lust
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
THE DEATH RECON-.
NORMAN BARNARD.

4NCnN8-N DAhNAhDs
At his residence near Mountain Lake
Park on Tuesday, January 23rd, of in
trmities due to advancing years,
Norman Barnard, aged more than
eighty years. He had been a resident
of Garrett county his entire life time and
is the father of large family. Mr..
Barnard was engaged in farming dur
ing the active years of his life and re-
tired some years ago. Politically he
was a Democrat and as such was
elected Jutge of the Orphans Court
for this county along in the eighties.
MIR, Barnarn's funeral will occur this
afternoon from his late residence with
lnterment near the home.
WILLIAM T. JAMESON.
William I. Jameson, aged SO years,
died at 1910 O'Clock Tuesday morning
at his home in Westernport, Md, from
intirmaties. He had been in the mer-
camille business so years and was wide
ly known in Western Maryland and ad-
jacent West Virginia. He was the old
est Mason in this section of the country
and was affiliated with Hiram Lodge, of
Westernport, which will have charge
of his funeral this afternoon at 9
O'Clock.
Mr.. Jameson retired from business
some years ago and spent his time be-
tween his home at Westernport and
Oakland, where resides his only daugh-
ter, Mrs. King Delawder. He is also
survived by one son, Frank Jameson.
Westernport. Mrs. E. j. Fredlock.
Piedmont, W. Va, is sister.
MRS. ELLA FRAZEE.
Mrs. Ella Frazee, wife of Perry
Frazee and daughter of the late John
M. Fisher and his wife Elizabeth, was
born in Cove, Feb. II. 1871, Died Jan
10, 1917, aged As years, II months and
8 days. She leaves to mourn their loss
her husband, twelve children, eight
sons and four daughters living, two
daughters having preceded her in
death; also four brothers and one
sister. Mrs. Frazee was of a kind and
loving disposition, faithful and true
wife, loving and affectionate mother.
While she has been in ill health for
some time she was eyer cheerful and
bore her sufferings with christian
fortitude.
Mrs. Frazee was a member of st.
Johns English Lutheran church, and
was faithful servant of her Lord in
whom she put all her trust throughout
her life. as well as in her last DAYS of
suffering.
The funeral took place on Sunday
afternoon, Jan. q.
ANNA NJ. POOL.
At Kitzmiller, one mile from the
home where she was born and raised.
Anna M. Pool, daughter of Henry and
Julia Ann Hamiil, met with beautiful
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
Our Own Business.

Whilst l do what is fit for me and
abstain from what is unfit, my neigh
Dor and l shall often agree in our
means and work together for a time
to one end. But whenever l find my
dominion over myself is not sufficient
for me and undertake the direction of
him also, I overstep the truth and
come into false relations to him.
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25

serenity the closing of the evening of
her life, being 72 years old. She leaves
to follow her one son and two daughters,
Grover NJ, Lucy and Mrs. Bernice
Kitzmiller. Also the following brothers
and sisters Mrs. Rebecca Hudson, Mrs.
Evaline Pool, both of Kitzmiller and
Messrs. NJ. R., c. L., and Edward Ham
i'll, her husband and parents having pre-
ceded her some years ago. While a
young girl she united with the M. E.
church, later, with her husband Joining
the U. B. church. The funeral services
were conducted by Revs. Racy and
Bissel and attended by a very large con-
gregation.
1t is often said that death is sad but
in this case death gave no sadness and
the grave no sting. Our dear neighbor
and friend lived her allotted years and
attended her life's duties as a child of
God and for the past years that l have
known her, and the beautiful parting
she gave to all was sufficient evidence
of her whole life and that she always
been Leaning on the everlasting arm. 3"
Her tavorite hymn.
She was attended in her last hours
by her children, sisters and brothers
and her sister-In-law. Mrs. Maude
Hamill. and as one sister sang a verse
of this beautiful hymn, dear Annie
without WEAKNESS finished the last two
lines.
We can say no more, but trust that
our lives might close in just such way
while walking in the footsteps of our
loved one.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25

tons, enemy and neutral, for uphold
ing the law of all nations and compell-
ing respect of neutral property rights.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-01-25
ANNA NJ. POOL

At Kitzmiller, one mile from the
home where she was born and raised,
Anna M. Pool, daughter of Henry and
Julia Ann Hamiil, met with beautiful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
No Time Now to Talk
Peace, Says Gompers
labor President Declares
Prussianism Must Be
Crushed First

Samuel Gompers, president Of the
American Federation of Labor, in dis
cussing the cablegrams he had sent to
w. A. Appleton, secretary of the Cen
eral Trade Unions of England, and to
NJ. Jouhaux, secretary Of the French
Federation Generate du Travail, an
nouncing that America would not be
represented at the Stockholm confer
ence, yesterday said that kaiserism
and Imperialism must be crushed be-
fore peace can be deoated.
"The working people Of the United
States are doing everything n their
mower TO help the country in its war
against autocracy," Mr.. Gompers said.
"The working people Of England and
France are doing the same for their
countries. If Germany docs not win II
will be no fault of the German work
ing people.
at Is therefore, in my judgment,
impractical and positively injurious
for representatives Of labor TO meet
in a conference at which all countries
would be represented. Kaiserism and
Prussianism must be crushed or made
TO surrender to the demands of the
democracies Of the world before a con-
ference is feasible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
NeuD York Socialists
Tried Hard to Discount
Efforts of Mission

A Petrograd dispatch. signed by
Arno Dosch-Fleurot and published in
THE World" yesterday, contained the
following:
THE part of the Socialist party in
New York which remained hostile to
the United States gong to war with
Germany also took pains 20 send to
Russia, by letter, cable and personal
cmissaries, very hostile reports to the
commission. SO the commission ar
rived to find the ground prepared
against it,"
The writer says that considerable
engineering was necessary before
Charles Edward Russell gained access
to the scat Of all power in Petrograd,
for the moment, at least, the ALL
Russia Council of Soldiers and Work
mems Deputies. The New York So
cialists tried TO gag him, but the Rus
slams would not stand for il. But the
amount of effort il took showed how
strong were the influences working
against the commission. Only fight
or the spot. necessitating the calling
Of the executive committee of the All
Russia Council for quick action, over
threw the fierce antagonism that had
its birth in New York. Once the road
was opened; Duncan was also invited
to address the congress, and both he
and Russell were later warmly re-
ceived among soldiers and workmen
everywhere"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Petrograd Senate
Building Looted
Silver Statuary to Value of
100000 Rubles Seized by
Disguised Men

PETROGRAD, Aug. 4.-Silver statues
and antiques valued at 100000 rubles
were stolen from the Senate building
early this morning by six armed rob-
bers, who declared that the statues OF
the Romanof family offended their
revolutionary sentiments. The robbery
was one Of the most sensational ever
carried out here The robbers, three
Of whom were disguised as soldiers,
came up to the Senate building. in
which a vast collection Of historic valu-
ables is kept, in an automobile.
The porter at the door was knocked
down and tied with ropes and sack
placed over his head. Another en-
ploye, who attempted 10 summon aid
by telephone, was forced to desist when
d revolver was held at his head.
Entering the famous Catherine Hall,
the robbers took from its pedestal a
silver statue Of the Empress Cath erine
II. valued at 500, 600 Tubles. 1t was car
ried to the automobile. and then sec
ond statue, representing Russia at
prayer, was taken out the same way
The famous statue Of Minerva, present
ed TO the Senate by Empress Catherine.
and many big candlesticks and eques-
trian statuettes completed the loot Of
the thieves.
The automobile carrying the robbers
and their booty got away from the
building half an hour before the guards
arrived
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
This Would-Be
Husband Feared
Stacker Chare,

With much hesitation and enb,,.
rassment. Walter Murdoch, Of 34s W.,,
Forty-seventh Street, a stenogrsph.,
in the District Attorneys Office. A..
preached the Marriage License Burn,
with Miss Ethel Cochrane, Of II w,,,
Tooth Street, yesterday.
"Ila afraid that | am going 10 4,
misunderstood" he said uncomtort,.
bly,, as he stood before the wicket, Gas,
which the slackcrs have been stream.
ing for days.
dies afraid you'll think Ne III
Stacker" Miss Cochrane INTERRUPTED
He isn't. and neither am l. wh,p
his country calls he will be ready 70,
service. He won't claim exemption
and I Wont ask IL for him
Murdoch got his license before any
Of the other applicants.
The rush of the "petticoat slaek.rs
abated considerably yesterday, and n,
number applying for licenses va
about normal for Saturday. On. hun.
bred and three licenses we're issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Kaiser Thanks Troops
Orders Flags Flown at Fall of
Czernowitz

BERLIN, Aug. emperor William,
on the occasion of the capture Of Ger
nowitz. ordered that flags be hoisted
and that salutes be fired in Prussia and
He telegraphed felic-
itations TO Archduke Leopold.
Emperor William in speaking to a
dcputation of German troops on the
Courland front, thanked them for
holding their own against superior
Russian forces, which made possible
the victorious Austro- German push in
Southeastern Galicia, and concluded
with these words:
Thus the old German perseverance,
tenacity, IRON courage and firm will
formed a barrier against which the
Russian advance was broken. II was
Of great Importance to our operations
in the south.
at is our fatherland, the beautiful
country of Germany, that we are de-
Tending here. congratulate you on
the bravery and excellent bearing you
have shown. We are accustomed in
battle to fight against superior forces.
expect from you troops Of Courland
that you will 10 your duty where bat
tie calls you, so that the fatherland
may go forward to its certain future.
May God aid YOU"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Finnish Election October /
Senate Votes to Dissolve Land
tag, Which Adjourns

HELSINGFORS, Aug. 4.-Thc Senate,
under the presidency of the Governor
General decided by seven votes against
six to publish the manifesto issued by
the Provisional Government dissolving
the Landtag and appointing a general
election on October ! The decision
was communicated to The Landtag,
which then adjourned. Reassembling
the Landtag suspended sine die. The
Deputies Immediately quit the House.
At a joint meeting Of the Senate and
Landtag, in the presence Of the Gov
ernor General of Finland the following
resolutions we're adopted:
"First-All Russian citizens must
obey the orders of the Provisional
Government, which Is the legitimate
organ Of the Russian social democracy.
"Second-The Finnish democracy
made a mistake in proclaiming auton-
omy without a preliminary agreement
with the Russian democracy.
"The only solution of the situation
is a mixed commission, consisting of
an equal number Of representatives Of
the dcmocracies of Russia and Finland
for a settlement of the conflict"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05
Miners to Bury Little

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. A telegram
from W. D. Haywood, national score
tsry OF the I. W. W., reading, BURY
the body on fighting ground has
changed the plans to send the body of
Frank II. Little TO Oklahoma for inter
ment, and arrangements were complet-
ed to-day for the burial Of Little to-
morrow afternoon in a Butte cemetery.
Death masks and photographs were
made to-day Of Little, an executive off
Ger Of the !. W. W., who was lynched
Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be in charge of
l. w. w. members and Metal Mine
Workers Union members. No minister
will take part, il was said.
Talks by |. W. w. leaders and the
reading OF letters and kilograms from
]. W. w. members throughout the coun-
try will make up the funeral pro
gramme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05

have violated the purity OF this one
This thing we will do.
For these reasons the Russian revo-
lutionary leaders are anxious to nave
the Stockholm Socialist peace confer
ence held at the earliest date possible.
Some of them say 10 alone can save the
revolution, but add that It cannot do
this unless il so defines and equips the
peace movement among the European
proletariat that the European govern
ments will have 20 bow 70 the move
mcnt
Their misconceptions about the feel
ing in Germany are absolutely piuful,
even going so far as for while 20
trick them into the belief that the time
might come when they could negotiate
peace with Haase, as head Of the Ger
man Empire or, as they put II, as reyo-
lutionists with a revolutiOnlst. Hear
ING them talk thus, the listener mar
wells that Mliukoff and such expert
politicians were unable TO lead the rev.
dictionary idealists straight 10 slaugh-
ter.
The only explanation is that, pure
idealists though they were, they did
happen 20 have enormous physical
forces behind them. Although disap-
pointed concerning Germany, they still
believe tidngs from England, cheering,
and ioyfully emphasize the fact that
the textile workers congress in Black
pool decided 20 support the Stockholm
conference.
That" they say, means a good re-
Spouse from England, for the Black
pool congress spoke for a quarter Of a
million textile workers"
over and over again throughout to-
days statement the revolutionists
said:
"If the revolution is to die, it shall
die with honor, and not as traitor to
the cause of international peace and
democracy. If it made separate peace
il would be a failure
Its message TO the world is; "lf the
world loves the Russian revolution IL
mus help the revolution to fight the
winter campaign"