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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-05-17
THE eJEFFERSONIAN

Forty out Of 5000
And the English sliip-yards are turning
out new ships faster than the German U-boats
can sinkk the old ones
So, you see, when we reason together. the
danger Of German victory, and German con
quest of all the fleets fades into nothingness.
The New York World staunchest of Dem
ocratic Wilson papers-had an account last
week Of the profits which young J. p Nor
gan had thus far made out Of the war
The amount q1os ninety million do77oys
A long life Of Wall Street piracy had given
the elder Morgan fortune of SIS 900, 900
He had enjoyed succulent favors from
many Presidents, and had put his honest little
sickle into many luscious bond deal. incud-
ing that midnight deal with his eX-attornev,
President Cleveland.
But the Civil War bonds, the many refund-
ing shuffles, the Central of Georgia Railroad
manipulatlons. the Steel Trust organization,
and sundry other virtuous brigandages and
corsairages had left the old man blessed in
worldly goods to the extent of only $75,000,-
600.
The son Of Morgan the Wall Street Pi-
rate, was bas1etfu of chips off the paternaI
block; and, as luck would have it, the Euro
pean War commenced almost at the same
time that these paternal chips got into the
Street
In less than 3 years, the younger Morgan
has made, ont Of the War, more than his
honored and lamented father made out Of the
Civil War, the Spanish American War. the
Panama handmade 'ReyoIution :" the Chi
nese War, and three wellgrown Ponjcs two
Of which Morgan himself precipitated
Ninety million dollars III 3 years, comes to
thirty year, OF more than two millions
month.
The n. Y. World reports that Morgan made
S1S,OOOOOO on one loan for the Allies,
foated" by him at the modest rate Of - per
cent commission.
| guess he owns a Life Insurance Company,
bought the paper Of the Allies with his In
surance surplus, and put the commission in
his private pocket.
Now, when you regard Morgan as a tupe.
rather than as al individual, and remember
that he represents the greed of soulless Capt.
talists Incorporated by law, favored by legis-
lation ever since the War between the States,
fortified by court decisions made by lawyers
when they are elevated to the BENCH ana con-
stantly guarded from the peril of reforma-
tory measures by their d0cile serfs in the
Governmental livery, you can begin to see
what are the selfshly sordid sources of all
this fanatical clamor for an American army
IN Europe.
What do such Capitalists care, if hundred
thousand Of your sons are freighted to Ger
man factories, and boiled into oil, made into
soap, mixed for fertilizer, or prepared as
pig-feed?
My countrymen! The deadliest danger to
your country and to your liberties lies on this
side of the ocean.
American Prussianism is not aimed at Ger
man Prussia: it is aimed at the plundered
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-05-17
Thursday, May IT, 1917.

absent from the hearts of the French soldiers?
And can You imagine that the Germans do
not kno10 what they may expect, when the
turn Of the trenchman comes?
They do know what to expect, and they are
fighting frantically, straining every nerve, to
stave off that fearful day of French revenge!
Seeing actual conditions as I do, through
the metropolitan papers of the East and
North, [ have scant patience with Americans
who have gone wild at the Bugaboo of Ger
man invasion.
German inyasion-the cats foot
Germany's hands are full up" keeping off
an invasion.
Germany is desperately intent upon saving
her own bacon: she isn't thinking about u.s.
AS to sending to the battlefield little
squad of 100000 men-well, it would make
a slight increase in the output Of German
soap, lubrcating oil, and pig-feed, That's
ALL
An American army of less than million
men, would be lost in the Armogeddon.
A friend ont in Texas presents view which
doubtless prevails widely:
Dear Sir Granted that Germany secures a
victory over her enemies, and demands the pos
session of their navies as the price Of that victory
She then comes into possession of the English
the French, and the Italian navies These and
her own are practically unimpaired Would she
be able to unite these fleets and assail, success
fully, Our Atlantic Sea Ports and the Panama
Canal? Would she in fact, have to land an army
OF conque8t~in order to demand and enforce OF
us tho payment Of her war debt? Would
our navy and land Notifications enable US 70
preserve such cities as Boston, New York, Phila-
delphia, Washington, Baltimore and on down the
line Of Galveston? And what about Tamnico
and the Mexican Gil supply?
Let us have your views the above state
ments and questions in the jeff.
Yours truly,
The writer is a gentleman who is far above
the average in education and intelligence
Let us reason together;
II ''Cermany secures a victory"
Must we plunge into the war, 2citI no bet
ter footing tbun an IF?
Let me answer with an 'if,n or two.
II Germany couldn't secure victory when
she caught England mapping, how can she
hope TO secure it now, after England has
raised an army Of five million men?
If Germany gould not secure a victory when
she was advancing upon Paris with all her
banners flying how can she hope to do it now
when her disasters have cost the lives Of
million Of her best troops, and when she is
no longer able to regain any lost ground?
1t the German people, full fed and full
ready, could not defeat France-Q1n20st taken
by surprise-Rlow can she now hope to do it,
when the German people are exhausted, half
starved, and heart-sick of the War?
If Germany could not secure victory
when her allies were whole-hearted in their
unity, how can she now hope to do it, when
Austria Turkey, and Bulgaria are separately
intriguing for peace, through the pope?
Why should the United States, near the
end of the third year Of the war, when Ger
many is losing Oh all fronts, be more afraid
of her than we were during the first year,
when she was victorious on all fronts?
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1917-05-17
PAGE THREE

You see few grey headed men sitting on
the sidewalk, OF ON the piazza of the cross
roads store: ask them how the world of today
compares with the world that they lived in
before the War between the States
They will tell you that the world of today
is altogether different.
Everything is changed, and not for the
better.
fore 1860, there were no price-fxino
Trusts no mOnopolles intrenched in Fedora
legislation; no railroad lawyers controlling
the courts; no gag laws threatening the press:
no legalized Money Trust financing gioanti.
Speculations which rob the people; no huge
national debt devouring in taxes the substance
of the producers; no artificial inequalities IN
the distribution Of the common wealth. causet,
by congressional laws which enable one class
to desp0l all the others; no stuDend0us for
tunes heaped up by law on one side Of thv
street, while the other side OF the same strocl
IS Uttered with the pitiful wrecks of wrongeo
humanity.
No! None Of these terrible conditions ex-
listed before the War o. the Sixties.
The tears will fill the eyes Of the old folk
as they tell you how different the country used
to be-
What changed it so?
The Tor.
The Spanish American War gave another
tremendous impulse to Imperialism, Central
ism, Capitalism Special Privilege, and Dol
lar Autocracy.
Under President Wilson, those consolidat.
ing tendencies have been enormously adj
vanced. No check whatever has been placed
upon the Supreme Sovereignty Of the
Specially Privileged Dollar.
And now those Sovereign Dollars. mad with
Unsuitable lust for more, are driving y0u
headlong into the vastest whirlpool known to
history; and not one OF your sentinels upon
the Watch-toWer has the foresight and cour-
age to warn you Of the breakers ahead.
1t IS sad beyond words.
In the most appalling crisis Of our national
life, we look in vain for 4 Nan.
We yearn for a leader-a Saul whose head
lifts itself above the crowd; strong man
who has the eye to see, and the soul that is
not afraid.
But we yearn vainly, We have no strong
man. We have no leader We have no states
man at the helm
Once upon 4 time, Daniel Webster stood
forth in the Senate, challenged the Federal
Administration. and said with d voice that
no President dared to ignore
''Y0W hare no constitutional 3i0ht to con-
script american citizens into on 01nay"
The greatest constitutional lawyer that ever
lived spoke thus to President Madison, dur
ing the War of 1912; and the consumption
bill died under Webster's herculcan blows
True, the Union conscripted men in the Bird
year of the Civil War, when the Republic was
IN the throes of a titanic civil CONFUSION; but
II was done as an extreme, self preserving
2c0r measure.
Nosuch imperative necessity exists now
No such imperative necessity can ever again
arise
Then achy conscript million men?
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Total all properties. 81, 256,6 ST, 84,91S

Miss Hulda Johnson, accompanied
by Miss Della EmunsOn, left Monday
evening for Milwaukee, where Miss
Johnson represented Iron county in
the spelling contest conducted by the
educational department at the state
fair. Representatives from almost
all the counties IN the state were en-
tered in the contest. Miss Johnson
was student last year at the Van
Buskirk Central school and carried
off the honOrs in the county rural
schools spelling contest held on May
5th.
Misses Emunson and johnson re-
turned Thursday morning. Miss John
son was given fifth place in the con-
test, first place going to the represen-
tative from Sank county, who also
won first place last year.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mrs. Rein, wife of Rabbi M. Rein,
passed away Tuesday afternoon at her
home following an illness of about a
year with cancer. Mrs. Rein was 40
years of age, was born in Russia and
"a years ago came direct from Russia
to Hurley and had resided here since.
She leaves her husband, three daugh-
tiers and three sons and brother, M.
Feinberg, of Chicago, who came here
to attend the funeral. Two of the
daughters, Sarah and Lena Rein, re-
side in Chicago, as does also one son,
Edward. They were all here at the
funeral. Jewish custom requires that
burial take place Immediately after
the death of a person and owing to
the short time it was impossible to
get another Rabbi here to conduct the
services, hence Rev. Rein ofiiciated at
the funeral services held Wednesday
afternoon, followed by burial in the
local Jewish cemetery.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

County Clerk Tyler yesterday re-
ceiyed bulletin from Provost Mar
shall General CrOwder setting forth
rulings regarding appeals from the
district exemption boards to the pres
ident. According to the bulletin APP
peals to the president from the decis-
ion of the district board can be made
on agricultural and industrial claims
only. The appeals must not be sent
to the president or any OF the officers
in his department direct, but must be
filed with the district board. All atfi.
davits not considered by the district
board will not be considered by the
president. Appeals on the ground OF
dependents can not be made to the
president.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Oregon & California Railroad Co.
Grant Lands.

Legal fight over land at last ended.
Title reyested in United States. Land,
by act of congress, ordered to be open
ed under homestead laws for settle
ment and sale. Two million three
hundred thousand acres, containing
some of best timber and agricultural
lands left in United States. Large
copyrighted map showing land by
townships and sections, laws cover
ing same and description of soil, eli
mate, rainfall, elevations, tempera-
ture, ETC., postpaid One Dollar. Grant
Lands Locating Co., Portland, Ore
gon. 3l-4o.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

At meeting of Hurley Council No.
$50, Knights of Columbus, held Thurs
day evening, the following officers for
the ensuing year were elected: Harold
Connors, grand knight; John Schmag-
ner, deputy grand knight; Ed. Glib
bons, treasurer; Joe LaFave, inan-
cial secretary; Percy Sullivan, record
ing secretary; Edgar Dresely, war
den; Leno Erspamer, chancellor; M.
E. Downs, advocate; Geo. Rosen-
berger, inner guard; Clifford Reible,
outer guard; Geo. w. Sullivan and
John Holland, alternates to the state
convention.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

On Monday evening at 1880 O'Clock
English classes for the Italians OF
Hurley and vicinity will be held in
the Hurley reading and game room.
Last winter more than eighty Italians
took advantage Of this opportunity to
learn the English language. This
school is absolutely free to all. Be-
cause of the day and night shifts
classes will be held both in the after
noon and evening on Monday, Wed
nesday and Friday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Anton Bregante, residing at the
Cary location, was killed In "A
shaft at the Cary mine Wednesday
night. The accident happened short
" before IL O'Clock. Bregante was
working in a stope on the 10th Level
when large chunk of ore fell and
strnck him. ON the head, killing him
almost instantly. The deceased was
about 40 years of age and leaves a
wife and five children. He was mem
her of the local lodge of the Foresters
Of America. The funeral will be held
this merning from st. Mary's church
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mrs. Elmer Sherman, who had been
visiting relatives at Powell, came up
Tuesday and after few days visit at
the Fred Peterson home returned to
her home at Enderlin, N. ID.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

A message received yesterday morn
ing announced the death at Mime
apolis hospital of the eighteen-months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Miller.
The boy was taken to the hospital
three weeks ago. Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
Ter left yesterday afternoon for Min
neapolis, where burial will take place.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

We will pay shipping charges on
shoes sent for repairs by parcel post.
Quick service-shoes repaired and re.
turned within "a hours. Do not wait
for the rush send them at once
Rogo's shoe shop. So
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Wanted-Partner with little capital
to engage IN plumbing business. Not
necessary to be experienced man.
Good established business. For par
ticulars call phone 1924.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Hurley Presbyterian Church.
Copper ST., Hurley, Wis.

Copper ST., Hurley, Wis.
Sunday, Sept. is.
Preaching Services at 1920 O'Clock.
Theme: A Tradgedy in Leadership.
Sunday school at 11:45. Lesson
The Fiery Furnace.
Dan. chapter s.
Italian Conference on Religion, 1880
Rev. Francesca DeSimOne will speak
Good pictures.
Thursday evening 1880. Special ltal
ian service to commemorate thell
National Independence Day.
You are cordially invited to The
above services.
CHESTER l.. HARRIEs. Minister.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Nature always warns you if your
bowels are clOgged or inflamed-
this. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
removes the inflammation, soOthes the
irritated organs. aids natural diges-
ton. A cleanser, purifier of great
renOWn.-J. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

The members of the Red Cross Sew
ing Circle entertained at "dress up
party at Erspamer's hall Tuesday ev-
ening, the affair being for the mem
bers of the Circle and their girl
friends only, the sterner sex having
been tabOoed. Dancing furnished the
main amusement and refreshments
were served.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Word was received here that Mar
ion F. Reid, who went to Rochester
Mimi, last week, was operated on
Tuesday forenoon for appendicitis
and that the operation was most sue
cessful. Daniel Reid is expected home
today and in a couple of weeks 1t Is
expected that Marion, will be able to
return home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

You know as we'll as anyone when
YOU need something to regulate your
system. If your bowels are sluggish
food distresses you, your kidneys
pain, take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. Natures wOndrOus herbs blend
ed scientifically. Results guaranteed
35c.-J. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

The TrOubadours, an orchestra
troupe, will be at the Elks' hall next
Monday evening under the auspices
Of the Moose lodge. Concert and en-
tertaipment from $3.50 to $3.50, follow
ed by dancing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Nicholas Goyins, of the Germania
location, was among the recruits for
the Canadian ExpeditiOnary Forces
who left for Winnipeg, Wednesday
of last week.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Walter Meyers, of Ticonite. MIMI,
arrived here Tuesday for visit with
his sister, Mrs. Jos. Charbonneau
Mr.. MEYERS will be one OF the Mime
sofa young men to leave next Wed
nesday for the army training camp
He returned to Ticonite yesterday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Penoyer and
daughter, of Belleview, n.y., returned
home Wednesday evening after VS.
il here with Mrs. Penoyer's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. PenrOse.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. M. M. COnnOrs and
children, of Winchester, spent Mon
day night here at the M. j. Connors
home. Tuesday morning Mrs. Con-
nors and children left for visit wit h
relatives at Grand Rapids, Mich,
while Mr.. Connors returned to Win
chester.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Owing to the rooms being used for
school purposes, pending the compile
ton of the high school building, the
Hurley Public Library will not be
open any afternoon during the week
excepting Saturday afternoon. 1t will
be open during the evenings as usual
from I to O'Clock.
Mrs. p. Lehman, Librarian.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

VIM. Dietrich, Albert LaMarche
and Irving Peterson enjoyed motor
trip in the Dietrich car last Sunday
and Monday. They went from here
to ManitOwish, where they spent the
day picking blueberries. On Monday
they drove to Vinegar and returned
home by way of Watersmeet.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Bogart, of Fall
River, Kas., were guests during the
week at the l.. G.. PenrOse home. Mrs.
Ropart is a sister of Mrs. PenrOse.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Warren Foster left Wednesday ev-
ening for Milwaukee, at which place
he enlisted in the base hospital few
months ago. Unless he is ordered to
report for service in short time he
will 90 to Lac to resume his po-
sition with a law firm.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Supt. l.. M. Hardenburgh has gone
to Rochester, Mimi, to submit to an
operation for goitre at the Drs. Mayo
Bros. hospital.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mrs. f. B. Steward and daughter
Anna, of Buena Vista, arrived last
Sunday for a visit with Mrs. Stew
ard's sister, Mrs. p. Lehman.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Allen Slender, who enlisted in the
Light Artillery and who has been In
training at Ell Paso. Texas, sent his
folks telegram last Saturday from
Oakland Ridge, Cal, stating that his
company was leaving for the Philip
OineS.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Miss Marguerite COnnOrs left last
week Thursday for st. Mary's, West
Virginia, where she will teach music
and drawing.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

The conclusion which shook build
ings about town Wednesday forenoon
was not the work of German raiders
but big elbow out" at the Ottawa
mine. The large air compressor tank
let go and was blown to smithereens,
breaking many windows in and about
the mine and at Gile. Luckily no one
was hurt.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Chas. Galdabini will accompany his
daughter to Lake Forest, ILL.,, tomof-
row, where Miss Irene will attend
school the coming year.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Charbonneau, Mrs.
Melvina Webb and son motOred to
Superior last Sunday to attend the
Tri-State Fair.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

]. A. Slender returned Thursday
morning from Milwaukee, where he
spent several days with his mother,
W no has been ill.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
CONES WANTED

All cones must be closed and from
this years crop. Keep varieties sep
arate. 1 pay all freight on 100 lbs. or
more. Ready to pick. Write for in
structiOns.
Frank N. Graas,
Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

MI. and Mrs. M. j. MallOy have
been away this week on visit with
relatives at Green Bay. They made
the trip to Green Bay in their car.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mrs. Harry Luber returned Thurs
day morning to Chicago after visit
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Perl
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Ben Romanski arrived Wednesday
evening from Hibbing for visit with
his folks at the Cary location.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

= Mr.. and Mrs. p. Lancer have been
at Milwaukee this week In attendance
at the State Fair.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Miss Ida Bradley will leave Mon
day for Superior, where she will at
tend the normal the coming year.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Schafer left
Monday evening for Milwaukee to at
tend the state fair.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Miss Georgiana BOyington will leave
Monday for Stevens Point to attend
the normal the coming year.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
John Z. Kendrigan, of Mercer, was
a Hurley caller Tuesday.

For Sale-HOusehold goods, includ-
ing piano and sewing machine. John
M. O'Brien.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Mail orders given prompt attention
WH|TMA 9
PHARMACY u
DRUGS and JEWELRY
DRUGS and JEWELRY

A son was born Saturday, Sept. 8,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Matte SecOr.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Miss Norine LaFave went to Du-
luth Monday for visit.

Clarence Kohl left Thursday morn
ing on trip to Minneapolis.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15
Town of Vaughn Valuation Higher.

The total assessed valuation of the
town of Vaughn this year is $1,256,
675, an increase over 1915 of ST., 1857.
The following table gives the items
and amounts of this years assess
ment together with the 1915 valua-
tiOns; as taken from the assessment
roll in the town clerks office:
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-09-15

Miss Lorraine O'Brien will leave to-
morrow evening for Milwaukee, where
she will attend the normal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-12-19
From cover There

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Newton have
received letter from their son, Dan
e. Newton, who is one Of the reg
ulars in General Pershing's army,
and who has been in battles in
France. The letter says in part:
II got the tobacco you sent me and
the paper and picture. That is q
fine picture Of all Of you. The to-
bacco came in fine, and will last q
long time because I don't smoke
much. Well, / got through all right
and am feeling fine. That picture
you sent me clipped out of q
newspaper wasn't I. It must have
been taken somewhere In the states,
for they don't use that kind Of trum-
pets here. It has not showed here
yet, but It has rained a lot and has
been cold. wrote you some time
ago about sending me a sweater, and
wish you would send me couple
of pair Of gloves" 5$. "#