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New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
A Vent for the Minority
Inexpedient to Keep Its Feelings
Bottled Up, Even if Legal
- ,bo Editor of The Tribune.

10 the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir. Abridgement TO the point of abrogs-
tion seems 10 be the fate Of certain rights
which American freemen have ever regSrueu
as inalensble and indefeasible'
Protests against this state OF thing are
usually from the legal standpoint, the Con
gtitution and local laws being held up as
prineiples from which particular rights are
derived.
As governments have the power to estab-
lish the status OF rights. q mere naming OF
these precious things will not avail TO SC
cure them. Securement rather lies in point
ing out 10 the passionate public and certain
,ouslly passionate officials that while free
dom of thought and speech may be suppressed
with the approval of law, they may not be
suppressed with the approval of expediency'
Every individuals mind and feelings arc
so peculiarly his own that external controi
is impossible. When authority attempts this
control. and is powerful enough to make 1t
self feared, we observe the spectacle OF men
saving one thing and thinking another mus
good faith is corrupted and the civil SOIL
made fertile for plots and stratagems.
The United States is political democracy
This means that the voice OF the majority
bas the force of law. When the opinions OF
tho majority change the law should change.
As the opinions held by the minority may be
later accepted by the majority these opinions
must be allowed expression through the medl-
um Of press and assemblage.
If no such peaceful outlet is provided the
minority Iperhaps becoming the majority
may have recourse TO physical methods. 80
far the mob outbreaks in the United States
have had as victims men who spoke against
the policy OF the government. The danger to
the government of permitting these extra
legal acts is illustrated by the case of Sir
Robert Borden who was recently prevented
from speaking in Canada b. an Opposition
mob.
Men fear the unknown. Few are able to
suspend judgment. In fact, men are so con-
stituted that they must "believe" something.
They see the immense war preparations IN
the United States; they know that thousands
of troops are being sent to Europe, and as
they are given little official information they
readily believe any rumor that IS in crcula-
ton. This makes the credulous. and by
this mean the mass Of people, a ready prey
20 those insidious rumors which the Wash
ington Administration tells Us are spread By
German agents.
Finally, may / point out how bsneful to
the public peace are such organizations as the
visilante societies, security leagues, defence
councils etc. These organizations, convinced
mat those who differ from themselves are
traitors, arrogate to themselves the right TO
judge those others acts and opinions. This
setting up Of two standards of law produces
q division in government. thereby threatening
the security Of the state
DAN SHANEDLING.
New YoIk. Dee 5. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
Join the Navy!

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: We have launched big drive 10 in
crease the number of recruits for the navy
Almos: any day about noon you can see Fifth
avenue stages standing by the curb with a
section of the L. $. S. Recruit Band atop and
either an officer or civilian explaining TO
crowds Of people the reasons why they should
come forth and volunteer to fight the Ger
mans.
Great emphasis is laid on the fact. that
after December 10 men within the draft age
will have very little chance 20 enlist in the
navy. as by that time the "questionnaires"
will be out, and then it will be altogether
within the jurisdiction of the exemption
boards whether man can enlist or not. y
man who has been examined and passed as
physically fit by his board bat is not neces-
sary for the present quota can obtain letter
from his board 10 that effect and may volun-
teer and enlist in the navy. Young men be-
tween the ages OF eighteen and twenty-ope
can enlist any time.
The navy is in need of n great many men
All the new ships that the government is
building must be manned by competent crews.
We must prepare now TO train these men so
that they will be able TO continue 20 transport
the army to Europe as creditably as they
have done up to the present time.
CHARLES A. ADAMS,
Commander L. 5. ~. Retired. Recruiting
Officer in Charge of Metropolitan District.
New York. Dec. 9, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
Gothic Art, the War and After
By A. Kingsley Porter
rom The Journal of The american Institute Of Archtec)

rations are the more deplorable is the ar
cheological result.
The usual plea for restoration is founded
upon the aesthetic appeal of a work of art.
It is generally felt that the total effect is
marred by damaged portions and that the
building can be better enjoyed if these are
put in harmony with the rest, so as not TO
distract the attention. Yet. in point Of fact.
I think even the most tactful modern restora-
tion is quite as pernicious from an artistic
as from an archaeological point of view
Modern workmen cannot reproduce nor copy
Gothic work. The hardness OF modern ma
chine-made methods completely ruins that
verve and feeling which is the soul of me-
dieval art. Here, again, the restoration is
90 much the more mischievous that il is not
easy to disentangle the new portions from
the ancient. Better, a thousand times, a ruin
than a restored building. The ruin may have
a certain picturesqueness Of its own; at any
rate, il tells no lies. What is there is gen
une. is medieval. The eye that is practised
may imagine missing portions, reconstruct
ing mentally the building as it was. In
the restored building, however, the original
beauty is hopelessly and forever lost. Not
even the most experienced eye can reconsti-
tute the ediice as it was, strip it OF the mod
ern metallic hardness, reinvest IL with it's
ancient poetry. 1t cannot be emphasized too
solemnly that restoration of medieval work
is destruction Of medieval art.
1t would be as vain to attempt to restore
the ruined Gothic churches as 70 repsint the
lost pictures of Apelles. A Shelley, it is true,
might give US, not a lost tragedy Of 4Eschy-
lus (that would, indeed, be impOssible), but
another poem conccvably as beautiful; but
there are no Shelleys among modern archi-
tects. The touch of the modern on medieval
monuments is a PROCLAMATION and a destruc-
tion. During the last half century )the me-
disval monuments of an Europe have been
gradually. little by little, replaced by modern
copies under the name of restoration. The
iaferiority of the copies is so great that
have often felt that it would be better to
tear a building down absolutely than 20 make
an unbeautiful. misleading copy for the mis-
information of posterity. No one-least Of
all an art suggested. when the Mona
Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, that the
loss could be made good by having copy
painted and replaced in the frame Yet how
much more nearly would copy of the Mona
Lisa approach the value Of the original than
a copy Of the Cathedral of Rheims could ap-
proach the building which has been de-
stroyedi
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11

know where the money was TO go before II
was set aside for spending. The Legis-
lature chose to pay no heed to the message
or the public will behind it, passing the
unitemized appropriations over the Gov
ernor's veto.
It is barely possible that knowledge
that state campaign, in which both Sen
ators and Assemblymen must be elected,
will occur next fall has caused this
change in the point of view of the leaders
Of the Legislature. Hardened in habit,
stiff-necked in their objection to interfer-
ence with their "prerogatives" as they are
even these politicians realize that times
are not as they were. They got terrible
Jolt from the passage Of the woman suf-
fragc amendment. They understand that
they will have TO deal with vast body OF
new voters, who are not particularly
enamoured Of the operation of the old po-
litical usages and have no deep-seated
fundamental objections to change.
In itself this itemization is no great
thing, for there will still be contingent
funds, special appropriations for legis-
latiye committees and the like. As con-
cession to public opinion by some Of the
most case-hardened offenders against that
corrective Of evils it is significant.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
"Omceholder Slackers'
ie Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: l am surprised that your recent ed-
torial on oficeholder slackers was not more
freely discussed by your readers.
The writer, veteran of the Spanish
American War and the National Guard. Is a
civil service employe, married and has sew
ersl children.
Anxious TO render TO the government a
service for which am best fitted, and one
through which my family would be caused
the least suffering, enlisted in the New
York Guard for state service only--the pro-
lection Of home and family, should the occa.
sion arise.
now learn that the officials OF the Federal
department in which | am employed are
opposed 70 such service. and now face the
possibility OF losing my position IL respond
to call 70 duty by the state authorities.
Cannot something be done to prevent such
as from becoming oficeholder slackers?
VOLUNTEER 9s.
New York, Dec. Q, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
Ticket Agency Charges

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Theatre ticket agencies are all right;
they centralize the supply, and a person can
ascertain instantly what tickets are available
without trsmping all over town TO the various
theatre box Offices.
What l kick about is the picsyune graft
in vogue at these places.
For instance, tieke, 10 the Palace Theatre
costs sl.50, war tax Il cents, so cents profit
and cost TO agent, total, sails; yet these
people charge $3.50 and bunco a person out
of puny cents. ! hope the government
viii be able 20 devise a plan by which the
purchaser will pay tax on the gross amount
paid for a ticket and net its face value.
Brooklyn, Dec. 3, 1917. r. sCHWAZ.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11
Knitting Ones Own Business

To the Editor of The Tribune. .
Sir: In Montreal women are knitting all
they possibly can. both at home and in con-
certs and other public places, but it cannot
be for the sake Of notorie;y. as none attaches
TO it. To me it seems matter which is par-
ticul0ry ones own business and no more
the affair of person sitting near than ones
style of clothes or hairdress, which often
offends the nice taste of another. Noisy knit
ting-which is comparatively rare-is quite
another matter. no more permissible at con-
certs and lectures than talking or shuffling
OF feet, though the latter is more frequent
! fear Angelina Comport and Manfred Malkin
will have to suffer little for the sake OF
others. Such sclf-sacriice, if in becoming
silence might be a new experience. BY their
open and selfish objections they become an
annoyance to hundreds.
Angelina Comport's reference TO the women
OF the Revolution, who, she assumes, did not
knit in public, is not a happy one. Who has
not heard the dreadful tales of the barefoot,
ragged soldiers of the Revolution. suffering
agonies in the depth of winter for lack of
socks? If their women did not knit fer
them, it was not out Of consideration for
idlers at concerts, but because they were too
busy keeping the actua! wolf from the door.
At concert few evenings ago ! sat and
knitted. as did dozens of other women. a
man beside me alternately glared at my partly
finished sock and growed TO his companion.
Had he said anything direct TO me ! wes
fully prepared to say something sighting
about him. Unfortunately, such nuisances
are all too common, and can more eifectually
and completely spoil all ones pleasure At a
concert or a lecture than hundreds of knit
ting women ever could. L. PALLlSER,
Montreal Dec =. 1917.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-11

We must realize frankly, therefore. that
the destroyed churches OF France are in dan
ger of a fate even worse than that which
has already befalen them. Ill-advised en-
thusiasm among people whose perceptions are
not specially trained is very liable TO result
in crowding the competent authority-whch
is the official Commission des Monuments His
toriques--nto sanctioning or even promoting
the restoration Of these buildings.
Gothic churches cannot and must not be
restored. What is done cannot be undone
The losses caused BY the Revolution in igno-
rance were great. OF an important part of
the heritage which earlier centuries had al
ready in ignorance depleted the Germans
have in knowledge deprived all humanity Let
uS not make the matter worse and still fur
ther reduce the patrimony by restoration.
Works Of restoration should be undertaken
only when necessary TO prevent further dis
integrstion. Let the destroyed monuments
o, France stand as ruins, but noble poetic
beautiful ruins, not machine made, modern
churches. Let them stand a sempiternal re-
proach and source of shame to the Germans;
but let IL never be said that their friends de-
stroyed what their enemies had spared
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-09-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
051O2

Department of the Interior. U. S.
Land Office at Missoula, Montana.
Aug. 6, 1917. Notice is hereby given
that William w. Arnold of Roman,
Montana, who on Nov. &c, 1913, made
nd entry No. 05102. for NEA NEA
Sec. 8, r. 81 n. r. 10 W., M. NJ,
has filed notice of intention to make
3 year proof under new law, to es
tablsh claim to the land above des-
cribed, before John N. Bailey, U.
S. Commissioner. at Roman, Mon
tana, on the 18th day of Sept. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Joseph
Martin, S. Gordon Irish. Fred Beau
lou, Earnest Applas, all of Roman,
Montana.
FRANK M. McHAFFIE,
Tug 10-Sept Register.
Non-coal land
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Same thing much cheaper at the ow
SURPRISE MRS. c. /. peoEN

delightful surprise was given
Mrs. c. l.. Peden last Saturday even
ing by the members of the Macy
club together with their families, in
honor of her serving so loyalty as
president of the club for the past
year.
The evening was spent CONVEX
sation, music and games, which was
enjoyed by all. Refreshments were
served at late hour and Mrs. Peden
welcomed the club to come again.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-09-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Missoula, Montana,
July 80, 1917. Notice is hereby given
that James Gillespie of Roman, Mon
tana, who on Sept. 8, 1914, made nd
entry No. O5454 for Unit H, NJ SEA
NE14 SWI Sec. 3, r. 10 ~, r. Fl W.,
NJ. NJ, has filed notice of intention
to make 8 year proof under new law,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before Harry C. Neffner,
U. S. Commissioner. at Dixon, Mon
tana, on the 10th day of Sept, 1917,
Claimant names as witnesses: Henry
C. Kellar, James Wood, Jr., Oliver ].
Kelly, Albert Reseberg, all of Roman,
Montana.
FRANK NJ McHAFFIE,
Aug 3-31 Register.
Non-coal land Flathead Project
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DANCE

The ladies of the Roman Rebekan
Lodge will give a big dance tomorrow
night, Saturday, Sept Sth, at the Ro-
tation to everyone to attend and en-
JOY the dance. The ladies will also
serve ice cream and cake at the
hall. Carrs four piece orchestra will
furnish the music and good time is
assured.---adv
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RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS

The correct date for the reception
in honor of the teachers of the Roman
schools is Sunday afternoon, Sept. 8,
at 3 o'clock. and is given under the
auspices of the Parent-Teachers' as
sociation. Everyone interested in
the schools is invited to attend.
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Take your prescriptions to the Owl

Take your prescriptions to the Owl
Drug Store. adv.
Gus Manning advertises a sale at
his place west of Roman tomorrow,
Saturday, Sept. s.
Frank Walker of the Central gar
age, made business trip to Spokane
last Saturday, returning Tuesday.
Take your presrl options to the Owl
Drug Store. adv.
Levi Allard and niece, Miss May
Allard, of Poison, were guests last
Saturday and Sunday at the home of
S. Roberts northeas. of town.
Mrs. Ran Roberts and Mrs. Andrew
Singer returned home last Sunday
from a three weeks visit in Wash
ington. They report having enjoyed
splendid time.
will buy all kinds of fat hogs
delivered in Roman at all times.-E
f. Durst.-adv. 18tf
Miss Geraldine Roberts left yester-
day for Poison where she will visit
several days with Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Smith and other friends before re-
turning to begin school.
Rev. E. D. Swisher announces that
there will be special music and sing
ing at the church services Sunday
evening and extends an invitation to
everyone to come.
Take your prescriptions to the Owl
Drug Store. adv.
Mrs. Nellie Smith is taking her va
cation from her duties in the post
Office and left last Saturday for her
old home in Blackwell, Oklahoma,
where she will spend her vacation
with her parents.
A. J. Brewer attended the sale of
Flathead lands held in Missouri last
Thursday and reports a good demand
for the land, practically every piece
on the list being sold at the appraised
value.
Mrs. Louise Covalt went to Gin
cinatt las Friday for visit and to
attend to business interests, and will
be gone several months. Mrs. A. Lee
mire accompanied Mrs. Covalt on the
trip as far as Chicago.
Mrs. A. Lenire left last Friday for
her home in Canada after spending
Ross, and ]. A. Lemire and family,
Ross Lemire accompanied his mother
as far as Butte, returning home Sun
day.
| I have reduced the price of feed
grinding from 1919 cents to 10 cents.
Free stable room while you Waltz.
E. Durst.-adv. IS
Henry F. Flesher of Roman, who
was drawn in the second draft, was
excused from service after taking the
examination in Missoua last week.
Ray Stevens also of Roman, who took
the examination at the same time,
was accepted and ordered to report
upon notice.
Buy your formaldehyde at the
Owl Drug Store.-adv.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-09-07

Hand pickeh Navy
beans, Lima and Bingo|
beans. Instead of CSC al il
pound, special per il
pound ..... .20cJ
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FALL MILLINERY

A full line of new and up-to date
fall millinery in all the latest styles
received. All summer hats are still
being sold at greatly reduced prices.
come in and see them and inspect
the new fall goods. First door west
of Bee Hive restaurant. -Marilou
Faucett--ady. Is
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THE POISON STEAM LAUNDRY

Will collect and deliver laundry in
Roman on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Jeffries barber shop or Sterling
hotel. 6tf
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1917-09-07

c. w. Draper living just east of
town has threshed his spring wheat
and the yield went 16 bushels to the
acre. This is considered a good av-
erage for dry year.
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CHURCH NOTICE

Sunday School ..... ...... 1000 a. M
Preaching every Sunday HOO a. M.
Evening worship ......... 500 p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
r. d. SWISHER, Minister.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

William F. QuInIan. the father Of
ndEewster." has q host Of friends oil
over Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

School Tax-The city council and
the mayor make separate levy for
this purpose.
Library Tax-The city council and
the mayor make a separate levy for
this purpose.
Sanitary District-The tax 10 levied
by the board Of trustees.
South Park Systematic South
Park Commissioners levy for park
! purposes in the towns of South Chi
cago, Hyde Park and Lake.
West Park Systematic West Chi.
cago Park commissioners levy for
park purposes In the town of West
Chicago.
> Lincoln Park-The Lincoln rark
; commissioners are not corporate au.
= thorities," the Lincoln Park act not
having been adopted by popular vote.
= The levy for Lincoln Park Is made by
!. the county treasurer. acting 40 81
= ofiicio supervisor.
Ridge Park-A small park distric,
In Rogers Park. organized under the
law providing for local park districti
- by popular vote. The b0oH0 CO fvt
J. commissioners levies for the district
y The North Shore Park District-Or
ganized the same as Ridge Park.
b., John R. Caverfy's record on tn
70 Municipal bench is worthy Of q
10 praise.
~ William #. QulnIan. the father q
ndEewater." has host of friends o
!" over Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08
Constantlne's Gross.

The cross was the emblem OF q
slaves death and murderer's pun
ishment and was naturally looked
upon by the Jew with horror. After
the celebrated vision of Constantine,
that ruler ordered to be made cross
Of gold and gems such as he had seen
and the stree Of cursing and shame
sat upon scepters and was engraved
and signed on the forehead OF kings
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-08

"Yes." D, .''N--~
ut wouldn't do any good"
"why?"
"Becnuse Tn physically unfit"
"Sou're surely big enough" She
rose suddenly to her feet. 1T won't
do any good to talk about it, she con-
tinued. IL couldn't help wondering
why haven't you done something
nbout the war, and now / know.
You're afraid
"rm sorry you should think that
he answered. Maybe sometime you'll
find that you are wrong
"I'm glad that found out about you
before II was too late" the girl went
on, ignoring his words. 81 was fool
ish 20 consent to marry you, anyway.
We've only known each other for
few weeks. and you haven't told me
single thing about yourself except that
you've been to Europe for two years
and have come back to rest from busi-
ness. You didn't even tell me what
kind of business 1t was.'
"Is II all over, then"
Eyes, it's all over"
For n moment Ned Randolph stood
undecided, as II debating further ex'
planation. Then, without a word, he
turned and made his way to the porch
Of the hotel. After he had gone Myr-
tie sank down upon the sand, her head
in her hands. For long time she lay
quiet, and then she discovered a small
ornament lying in the sand where Ned
had been standing. She picked IT up
and examined 1t curlOusly. 1t was a
Victoria Cross, and on Its back was In
scribed the name Of Theodore Ran
dolph. She found Ned sitting In the
far corner of the veranda. Her face
crimson, she went to him directly
holding out the insignia OF honor.
"t-I found this on the sand,' she
said softly. rs 1t yours?"
"Yes," he answered. TITS NINE"
"Why didn't you tell met"
II was going to this morning. Bu'
when you called me coward, decid
ed to let you Judge for yourself, ant
so I didn't say anything
"And were you soldier In FranceT
ayes, In the second year Of the wa
, I enlisted. I've spent two years In tn
/. trenches.'
"Were you hurtf"
/. ayes; there's a bullet In my side.
r was honorably discharged"
\ "Tm sorry" she said softly. "Yo
are the bravest coward / have eve
|, known. And / love you more than u
:. the world"
y | downright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newsp'
per Syndicate)