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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-24
STEAL CHAIN OFF
PARK FLAG STAFF
Old Glory Not Flying From Big Pole
ia Spencer Square Because III
Work Of Yaudals.
Now Dangerous Task Of Replacing IT
Remains -Park Board May Have
TO Get 3 SteepIeiack.

The absence Of the flag from the
big pole in Spencer square caused
some comment yesterday.
It was learned from Claus Z.
FrancE5 csretaker at the Square, this
morning that the chain used tie raise
the flag had been cut down and stolen
Sunday night.
The chain was recovered by Mr..
francE at Fifteenth street and Fourth
avenue yesterday, Two BOYS were
seen by policeman dragging the
chain down Fourth avenue. The pa
trolmau did not know at the time that
the chain belonged in Spencer square.
When the boys saw the officer they
turned and ran. leaving the chain
lying On the sidewalk
It is thought to be the work OF van
dals- One OF the park officers 3utI-
mated that it was spite work. II ifs
not believed that the boys who had the
chain yesterday removed it, from the
staff
Mr. Franck lowered the flag Sunday
evening as usual and when he re-
turned Monday morning the chain was
missing. Now remains the dangerous
tack Of replacing the chain through
the pulley at the top Of the flag pole
me pole lS - feet nigh and difficult
10 climb AT the top The chain used
on the pole lis $50 feet long and heavy.
The services Of a steepIejack NAV
have to be secured.
Get Limit If Appreciated.
Fandals continue their depredations
in the comfort station at the park.
Last night some person broke half q
dozen empty whisky bottles in the
station. putting the plumbing out of
commission. Last year through these
depredations the park board was
forced to spend a large amount of
money for plumbing repairs The
electric lights and in fact everything
must be locked up in the station. as
everything loose is stolen. Thus far
the park police have been unable to
catch any Of the vandaIs at work. bu1
should they be apprebeuded they viii
be dealt with 70 the fuII extent Of the
law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-24
{. TNTERkIRCHER BURIED.

Reynolds. III. april 24-The fun
eraI Of Christ UuterkirCher. vino
passed away Sunday at his home east
OF Reynolds was held this afternoon
at . o'clock al the German Lutheran
church east Of Sherrard. where bur
iaI took pace. Mr.. UntarkiTcher had
been a5Iiug for some time with lung
trouble He vas born i'm Wurtem-
berg. Germany i'm 1852 Besides his
wife he leaves four children. Mrs.
Ernest Seitz. Mrs. Emil wicker. Mrs
Frank Dawson and George TuteTkir-
cher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-24
BANQUET0vATION
TO BISHOP ELECT
v.-a Than $50 Meu Of All Creeds in
tha Community Pay Tribute to
Hae- g.. Is. Sherw aods
as.a.-.. Priests and LaymeH Prophecy
success Isr Trinity Rector ia
H Greater Work.

4 ~--E zroM Rock Island
XXI wees Ear Springfield TO assume
j duties b. bishop he viii carry
1 ---r-.a 81. .-a esteem and love this
bears Ell that always VIII
Store .-e hundred forty men
4 III. .-..#= .a representative of this
gathered at the Masonic
..~r.. ss. evening and paid homage
& rsa-e-a.a.. Sherwood. q banquet
honor being given By the Trim
.-.H No greater manifesto
ar a taa respect and reverence that
H-lr. a-. .T Iayueu and clergy
aa have come I'D him than was ten
/ se-e5 d. aa affair
Predicts o.. tbs most glowing
| afa- ..a new Held and his ele-
ss.s office were made by each Of the
+. speakers bishops. priests and lay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-24

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from an OLD seloo4 chun whom he
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Despite the fact that ne mas passed
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Dr1vaf eFfIl I'd be q powerful spez kar-
Bishop futile traced the grown or
the Episcopal church In America lie
referred 70 Rt. Rev William White,
bishop of Pennsylvania, as she Wash
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
Death of Hon. Helgesen

Whereas. the Supreme Ruler has
suddenly removed from our midst an
emminent citizen Of this state and
Whereas. he was among the pion-
GERS. both in business and in politics
and vas one whose every thought and
act was directed to the protection of
the hest interests Of the people with
whom he had so long lived and who,
for six years, he had represented in
the national house Of representatives,
and
Whereas. he was a man of purest
motives and highest ideals, and who,
at all times strove to maintain the
reputation Of his district and state in
the national congress. and
Whereas. his patriotism has never
beer unquestioned. and his services
and loyalty are appreciated by the
people whom he represented. and
Whereas, this representative body of
members of all parties deplores his
untimely decease and the fact hat the
state will no longer receive the bene-
fit of his counsel.
Therefore be it resolved that we ex-
press Jul sentiments and tender our
sympathy to the members Of the fam
lily Of the Honorable H. T. Helgesen,
lately representative in congress from
the First District Of this state, and as
sur them Of our highest regards for
our late fellow citizen and that we ap-
preciate his earnest efforts, his devo-
ton to his state and country and that
In his death the state has met an ir-
reparable loss.
Resolved further, that a copy of
these resolutions be transmitted by
the secretary to the widow and family.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
JUST THE PLAIN TRUTH

One OF the speakers at the Wednesday conference
tSnphasdzed the importance Of having the truth told to
the people Of North Dakota. That, after all. is the real
Fly important thing. Falsshood has been spread through
tout the state. and many people have been induced to
baooept 1t for truth. The truth must be told. Moreover.
stt must be told in such q manner that it will reach all
the people.
One OF the unfortunate features of the existing sit
ua4ton is that poison has been so freely and so insid-
tdously spread that the truth will not be accepted wilsn
ut b told. Citizens OF the state have been warned to
listen only to certain speakers, and to read only certain
publications, and many minds have been closed against
the acceptance Of the truth.
The truth will be of little avail unless the people
hear 1t. If they refuse In advance to listen, as many
of them have done. the truth is powerless. Hence it Is
Stmportant that in addition to the methods Of distribut-
Ing information now in vogue, all OF which have their
important uses, others be devised and put into effect.
The preparation of plans for this work will call for
rths exercise of the highest skill and for the utilization
of unlimited energy. The facts concerning the raid
which has been started on the state of North Dakota.
Its laws and Its credit. must be placed before the people
or every locality in. the state so forcefuly and so per-
oEtenty that attention must be given to them.
When the facts are once before the people in a man
nr which arrests their attention, there need be no fear
as 10 what the result will be.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
OLD GLORY IN ACTION

The news dispatches tell the story of the appearance
of the Stars and Stripes in actual battle in France. Since
war between our nation and Germany has formally been
recognized one Texas member Of a French regiment
fixed the American flag to his bayonet and fell carrying
the banner thus displayed. That appears to have been
informal and not specially authorized. But the Ameri-
can flag and the American uniform are to appear regu-
larly in service at the front, nevertheless no matter what
decision is reached as to the early dispatch Of an Amer
dcan force to European soil.
The Lafayette flying squadron, which is a branch OF
the French aerial service made up of American volun-
teers. Is hereafter to carry the American flag and to wear
the American uniform. according to a recent statement.
This. Of course, is Intended as a compliment to the
American government and to the American citizens who
while serving under French authority, will still be able
to wear the uniform and display the flag of their own
country in the service upon which they have entered.
The situation recalls that of long ago when French
soldiers and French ships fought for the struggling
American colonists in their effort for freedom. Much
water has run by the mill since those days, but the con-
seriousness of the obligation remains with us still, and
1t will gladden. many hearts that the flag of the United
States is displayed on French soil in support of the
French people in their own struggle.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
'LorDoN's FINANCIAL EARTHQUAKE.

Albert W. Atwood in the Worlds Work: For more
than two years London has been undergoing a noiseless
form Of earthquake. The financial organization that ex-
listed there at the outbreak of the European war has
fallen to pieces bit by bit. Iondon's normal business of
banking for the world has been wound up and all the
country's capital has gone into it's own government Sc
curities.
And we of the United States have not only bought
back our own obligations and are taking the place Of
England and France as bankers for Canada and South
America; we are actually lending to English and French
cities. 1t is even probable that the French railroads
may have to borrow in this country. If the war lasts
long enough we will take over Great Britain's interests
not only in her own colonies, but in some of her own
home industries as we'll.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
Declaration Of Loyalty

Be it resolved by this mass meeting
OF electors assembled from all parts
Of the state Of North Dakota. for con-
sultatton at Grand Forks this 18th day
Of April, 1917, that the action of our
president in severing diplomatic rela-
tions with the Imperial German gov
eminent, and in calling an extra SEES
sion Of congress to consider and act
upon the situation existing, his earnest
efforts to preserve peace without dis
honor, his comprehensive and patri-
otic messages, and his sincere endeav-
or to sustain our time honored stand
ards as a nation and to secure recog-
milton of we'll established principles
of international law, all meet with our
hearty approval.
Be 1t further resolved, that all citi-
Zens OF our state who have our honor,
our safety and the integrity of our
nation at heart. should, without Ques-
ton and without faltering. stand be-
hind u national government in any
effort 1t may put forth to maintain
the heritage bequeathed to US by the
fathers.
Resolved further. that the present
crisis demands of the American peo-
pie q re-consecration to the high
ideals of freedom both on land and
sea- established by the founders of the
republic.
Resolved further, that these reso-
lutions are adopted not because we
want war. but because, while we love
peace, peace should be maintained in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
TORIES AND COPPERHEADS

The man who, in the Revolutionary war, opposed the
eolon1sts In their appeal to arms, was popularity known as
a tory. The term had long been used in England, where
1t was used as an epithet to describe politicians Of con.
sentative tendencies.
In the Civil war, those residents Of the North who Cd.
posed the Union cause were called copperheads. The origin
OF the term is in some doubt, but the version most usu-
ally accepted Is that the term was applied to these people
IN order to class them with the snake of the same name.
Epithets are very convenient things, but they cannot
be relied on as being accurately descriptive. They are apt
to be too comprehensive. 1t Is so in these two cases. The
terms tory" and "copperhead' have been used to identif,
persons who, for various reasons, do not belong in the same
class at all.
Among the colonists who opposed the war with Grea,
Britain there were many very conscientious people. There
were many conscientious people in the northern states in
the eos who opposed the war.
There was the stiff necked and stubborn colonist of the
bulldog type who stood for the existing order because he
was not accustomed to change and was opposed to it un-
her any circumstances. He was sincere, but stupid. There
was the colonist who was in favor of freedom and progress
but who believed that these things could best be secured
by effectine reforms within the British connection than b,
practical. There was the American of a later period who
believed, even after hostilities had begun. that the difficult
hes could be composed honorably and peacefully.
We may disagree with these men, but we must respec,
hem Tor their sincerity, and when, as was frequently the
Dase. any OF these men stood by their convictions when sucl
ecuon involved ostracisn in the communities where they
lived. we must admire them for their courage.
But the man who, whether in colonial times. or in the
Cfvn war tim, or in this later day. was or ia governed ir
bis attitude toward war by sordid consideration OF profit
Ind loss, who so adjusted his balance that right. and is
fcs, and freedom. and honor were outweighed by person.
ii safety and comfort, ease and profit, that man has merit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12

pies. and that is where I stand today,
II have been abused al every Town
ley meeting, but I say to you. Mr.. Bow
en-. that it runs of like water from a
ducks back.
"But I challenge Mr.. Townley
when he comes into the community
where I have lived for SO years and
makes charges against mel chal-
lenge him to show his record along
side Of mine.
made this fight. I am proud Of
stenmo's record. 1t IL not necessary
for the men to come into his locality
or that of any others who have lived
in this state for years and tell their
neighbors what 'scoundrels' they are.
IT am ready to stand on the firing
line and be counted. No true blue
American will stand for the boycott
methods these men have tried to put
across. For me I had rather live on
crackers and water than give up my
honor on a matter Of principle. If
the time has come when We must do
that sort of thing to have peace. it is
time for us to nov out. We want a
state government that will not stand
for class legislation and that is not
dominated by an 'air-tight boss'.'
At the evening session the speakers
were Fred T. Cuthbert of Devils
Lake in a vigorous and intelligent at
tack on socialism in general and in tho
state in particular; o. j. Sorlie Of
Buxton. in a clever expose of the
methods of the Socialist leaders; ]. +.
IT, O'Connor Of Grand Forks, who
gave a very able talk on his expert.
ence in the legislature, and Al. II,
Martin Of Sentinel Butte, who told o.
the standing, or lack Of standing, Of
Mr.. Townley in the Golden Valley
country where he started on his
career of big Dreams"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
Declaration of Principles

We, your committee on declaration
Of principles beg leave to submit the
following:
First-we believe in the funda-
mental principles upon which our
government Is founded.
Second-We believe that all Of our
people Of whatsoever occupation have
the right to organize to promote their
own interests along lines which con-
form to such fundamental principles
Third-We are opposed to the so
cialistic and revolutionary principles
embodied In House Bill "A as destruc-
tive of the best interests of our citi-
Gems and in conflict with the princi-
pies on which our republic rests, and
approve the action of the legis-
lature in defeating it.
Fourth-We believe It is the duty
Of u people to inform themselves
fully on the public questions TOY be
fore our state and have confidence In
the soundness Of their ultimate judg-
ment,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
B~LANKENBURG TO
GERMANS

(Ex-Mayor Rudolph Blankenburg of
Philadelphia in the Public Ledger.)
THE president has spoken. CON
gress Is about to declare a state Of
war between u country and tho
German empire!
it behooves all citizens Of German
flinching allegiance to the country Of
their adoption, and to show by word
and deed that they are true and un-
faltering Americans. Deeply distress
ed as we are that the century-old
friendly relations between the father
land and ~ great republic have
been severed, much as we deplore the
circumstances that have led to this
unavoidable step. our duty is plain.
We have sworn troth to the flag and
we shall follow the flag. ready to do
our duty.
I'VE sought a home in the new
world and found It. We were invited
and welcomed under the declaration
of independence, under the constitu-.
ton and under laws that assured us
equal rights with those who had
before us. Now let us show that
we are worthy of this high privilege,
that we l. worthy of American citi-
zenship, h priceless boon of man
kind. >.
ION attaining citizenship we fore
swore fealty to the %potentate under
whose scepter we were born, a fealty
which we disowned, for we abhorred
being slavish subjects Of king or
prince when liberty beckoned US from
beyond the sea and offered us equal
ity among all men. This, therefore,
Is u home, the country of our
choice: to Its honor and defense we
pledge our all.
I'VE still love the country of our
origin, we cherish the old Preside, the
ties of affection and friendship bind
us to family and home. We hope and
pray that ere long peace shall return
and that good will take the place of
enmtty and contention in this war
ridden world. BY cordial cooperation
on the part of all this happy hour
will be hastenDd.
T our president and to our COM
mon country we send greetings. Our
acts will show how we condemn and
scorn the 'hyphen' $50 sunjustly be-
slowed upon us as a class. We are not
German-Americans, but Americans of
German birth or descent and as
Americans we shall live and, IL need
be-. die"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
Commend The Herald.

Be it resolved, that we express our
appreciation Of the courage and hdel,
ity exhibited both by h editorial
STAFF and business management OF n
Grand Forks Herald and the NOR
manden and such other papers OF n
state as have stood loyal to the state s
interests during the campaign
through which we have recently pass
ed, The moral courage involved IN
such a course even at the risk OF
financial loss entities them to the
commentator and support of all cltl-
zens who stand for the real progress
Of our commonwealth.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
CONSUMPTION OF INCOME.

The New Republic: OF supreme importance to lib
erals is the method of financing war. On grounds of
sheer business expediency as well as just distribution of
burdens, it ought to be a cardinal principle that war is
to be paid for not by debts against the future, but by i'm
mediate CONSUMPTION of income. Liberals should work
for the most fearless taxation of large incomes and war
profits. Specially heavy taxation should be put upon
luxurious expenditure, upon retinues of servants, motor
cars, yachts. In the interest Of economy as wen as
democracy it is important to cut off the expenditure on
conspicuous waste.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
TT Is GROWTH.
Arrian, Pupil of Epictetus.

Arrian, Pupil of Epictetus.
When the man, who was consulting, him, said, I seek
to know this, How, even If my brother is not reconciled
to me. shall I maintain myself in a state comfortable to
nature? Nothing great, said Epictetus, is produced sud
denly, since not even the grape or the fig is. II you
say to me now that you want a fig, I will answer to you
that 1t requires time: let 1t flower first, then put forth
fruit, and then ripen. Is then the fruit of a fig tree not
perfected suddenly and in one hour, and would you
possess the fruit OF a mans mind in so short a time and
so easily? Do not expect It., even If I tell You.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE.

New York Herald: Should the United States de-
clare war against Germany. we will show the world that
the oath Of allegiance which all American citizens,
whether of birth or adoption, have taken still holds with
out any additional declaration on our part, and that,
as between our native and our adopted lands, love for
and allegiance to our adopted land is supreme. And
our actions will show that our words are sincere.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
THE AMERICAN FLAG IN BELGIUM.

Charlotte Kellogg in the Atlantic: American nags
OF one kind or another hang In all the cantines alongside
the pictures of President Wilson. Notices expressing
thanks to America, -four sacks deliberately embroidered
ON all sides are attempts to express gratitude and at
lection. That morning, as the legation car turned a
corner, a little old Flemish lady in a white can stepped
forward and clapped her hands as the American flag
hoated by. Men lift their hats to it, children salute It.
In the shop windows one often sees it drapinr the ptc-
lures of the king and queen.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-12
START OF THE A
New York Evening Sun.

New York Evening Sun.
The entente allies started the war. Germany says.
Their plan was. we presume, for servia to conquer
Austria Hungary while Belgium devastated Germany.
England especially showed her hand when she hurled
an enormous army Of 100000 men against only two or
taken completely by surprise, staggered forward into
France. They got nearly as far as Paris, we believe, be-
fore they recovered from their as~tonishment.