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Evening journal., 1917-03-06
Peoples Column
GERMANY ANb AMERICA.


To the Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Sir:-Having been a reader Of
your paper for nearly ten years now
and being a full-blooded German.
too. like your contributor to last
Saturdays Peoples Column with the
certainly CD German name Edwin
5. Eldridge, l cannot refrain from
answering his accusations of the
land OF his forefathers, i. e., as he
says it is, which 1 take with the
proverbial grain of salt. am not
less a defender of American rights,
as he terms himself. but at the same
time I am more than tired to see
mud slung at the land of my father
and mother, and which holds so
many things dear to me, and mill
lions more, that live here, and help
ed to make this country what It is
today. We all know. that there Is
no country on this globe. that does
not hold some judges, who will con-
denim a person severely for trivial
things, we know that men have been
sent to prison for stealing a loaf OF
bread because they could not buy
one for their starving families and
the man who steals a railroad goes
scot free. We know that within the
last thirty years our judges and SOL
diery have committed crimes against
the underdog, like the striking
coal miners Of West Virginia. South
Colorado, Calumet (Mich). not to for
get the Homestead murder and
~ oil 10
mention, but l know, too, that the
German law will not allow a judge
to send a man to prison for two
years because he cut a stick some
where for his blind father. The man
who wrote up such a story about
the country OF his forefathers is
certainly not a very valuable asset
to the country he is praising so much
now. but his sentence:
Since then he has been threatened
many times with death. gives his
story the lie, pure and simple.
It behooves no one of us to pic
ture our neighbor more than he ac-
tually is, and think ourselves so
much better than he. because We
know what the Bible says about the
Pharisee and the Publican.
Yes. may God bless America and
the beautiful Stars and Stripes, but
I say with Mayer London, the New
York Socialist Congressman, / shrink
back from the man. who points al
the Stars and Stripes at every con-
ceivable opportunity. compare
him with the man who always keeps
on telling us how much he loves his
wife.
Veal lest we forget, there we're
10000 Germans as common sol
diers. with As generals, that fought
in the Civil War, who helped to pre-
serve these same Stars and Stripes
with their blood, and never said
much about it. and the father OF the
L. S. Army. General Steuben. spent
his last goldpiece to help to clotht
and feed the soldiers, he made fol-
Washington at Valley Forge, so as
TO make it possible for Washington
10 create a nation we call ourselves
today so proudly living under. these
same Stars and Stripes, and no one
even knows today where Baron voI
Evening journal., 1917-03-06
POLISH community
BAKERY ORGANIZED

Polish residents OF this city. who
are dissatisfied with the present con-
ditions in food prices, yesterday
started a cooperative bakery. under
the name Of the Polish Community
Bakery. The work OF furnishing
bread to its customers was started
yesterday, when the bakery began
business with a daily output OF
something over 1000 loaves. Their
are 26O shareholders interested in
the project. and the bread will be
furnished to customers at a trifling
advance over the actual cost. for
the present, and. should the scheme
meet with support among the mem
bers OF the Polish colony here. it is
intended that they shall be furnished
bread at actual cost OF production.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06

already upon the ground? Those pa
pers, which so furiously demand
war, are not logical when they speak
OF glory in war against a country,
Of which they have maintained edi-
torailly. that It is down and out. And
If we felt compelled to fight Ger
many. would It not at least be the
part OF wisdom TO let the Allies fin
ish the Job they began, assuming, OF
course, that what the papers have
told us, has always been true.
l do not know whether Germany
officially would welcome war with
us. l do. however, know, that indi-
viduals in Germany would. and
am opposed to a war. which would
play into the hands of an enemy. 1
am opposed TO a war OF the lingo.
which would be no benefit to us.
am opposed to a war in which we
can seek no honor. Fair play for
all nations would be cast to the
winds. Becoming allies OF the
murderers OF the Boer women. of
the Sepoys. of the Chinese and Per-
slams, of the Tories, of the slave
dealers. of the enemies OF the north.
Of the tyrants Of the seas, would
never be an honor for us. An al
lance with Britain to defeat any
country would be an insult TO the
I shades OF George Washington. A war
against Germany would absolutely
ieapordize the Monroe Doctrine.
Would we not be forced to allow
European nations to come over to
America to adjust their differences
with any Of the American nations
Absolutely.
l am against a war with Germany
because there would be untold riches
! made by grating individuals. and
untold suffering endured by the mil
lions. ] still believe I'm the superior
| ity OF the white race, and believe.
that We should avoid anything. which
will tend to force a union between
the Germans and the Japanese for
our own detriment. I do not believe
we could win a war against Japan
Evening journal., 1917-03-06
REAsONs AGAINsT we wAR.

To the Editor Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Sir:-I have spent the past three
weeks in diligently testing the
viewpoints of those who are op-
posed 10 a war with Germany. I
have found that the number OF so
called pacifists has grown until to-
day it commands greatest respect.
have also found that there are null
titudes, pro-ally in sentiment, who
are absolutely opposed to the war
against Germany for more reasons
than one.
Permit me to give the viewpoints
on war against Germany in the fol-
lowing summary:
I am opposed to war with Ger
many because this country is OPP
posed to it. II ever there was a cry
for a referendum vote it is now, and
this move is but logical. We have
been told day in and day out. that the
people OF Europe would not be at
war, il they had been asked We
have been told that war is insanity.
murder. atrocity that there is such
a thing as being "too proud to fight"
War has been painted in most lurid
colors and described as an inferno,
a hell. horror a nightmare, a de-
struction OF civilization.
Is there any wonder, then. over
the revulsion Americans feel against
participation in such a damnable af-
fair? We have also been told day
in and day out, that Germany is de-
feated, and that it is but question
Of few months, when she will sub
NIT to starvation. to riots, to the
armies of the Allies, etc. Why should
we then take the inglorious part
upon ourselves Of finishing what
others have so far done? What
glory can there be in war, in which
we would supposedly add our might
and mailed fist" to crush a nation
Evening journal., 1917-03-06
MIR. BUNTING RECOyERS.

The Rev John J. Bunting. pastor Of
St Johns NJ. +. Church. Seaford. is
reported almost entirely recovered
from the illness with which he was
stricken two weeks ago. and is able
TO attend to his ministerial duties. st
Johns Church is the one at which the
annual conference is to be held. and
Mr.. Buuting's illness is said 90 have
been partly caused by Oyerwork in
connection with preparing for holding
the annual conference there He had
not been well for some time and was
taken i'll shortly after preaching.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06

We want you 70 in and hear the new records, se
purchase OUR OWN ORIGINAL CLUB PLAN OF
PAYMENT WILL BE PLACED AT YOUR DIS
POSAI and this immense stock will give you the opuor
tunty to make your selection from all the various model
from the nifty little box at SIS TO the magnificent master
piece at 5000. Come in.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06
TO RELIEVE CATARRHAL
DEAFNESS AND HEAD
NOISES.

II you have Catarrhal Deafness
y or head noises go to your drug
L" dist and get 1 ounce Of Parmint
double strength, and add to it
. 4 pint of hot water and ounces
" of granulated sugar. Take 1
" tablespoonful four times a day.
This will often bring quick re-
" lief from the distressing head
" noises. Clogged nostrils should
" open, breathing become easy and
8 the mucus stop dropping into
= the throat It is easy to prepare.
. yosts little and is pleasant to
= take. Any one who has Catar-
. rhal Deafness or head noises
= should give this prescription a
trial.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06

old families who formerly distilled peach
and apple brandy and who have a sup
ply Of several barrels Of twenty year old
brandy, are wondering Just what to do
with Il. According 10 the law, they can
be arrested and fined OF imprisoned.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06
WHEN YOUR CHILD CRIES

AZ night and tossos restiessly is constipated
or has symptoms Of worms. you feel worried
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children
is tried and trusted remedy. They IRE
quently Break up Colds In "a hours, Relieve
ievershncss. Constipation, Toething Disor
ders. move and regulate tho bowels and de-
stroy worms Used by mothers for 20 years
Sold by all Druggists. zoe. sample mailed
FREE. Address, Mother Gray Co., 10 Roy
~ y.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06

ters OF the American Revolution are
Mrs. John Miller Horton, OF Buffalo,
n. Y, above. and Mrs. George 7.
Guernsey. of Independence, Kas.
Both took part in the last presidential
campaign.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06

Steuben lies buried; that I want to
say to everyone. who dares to SOW
hatred amongst us, a nation COM
posed of all nationalities of the
globe.
Our country right or wrong
If right. to be kept right; II wrong
to be set right.
Respectfully yours.
G.. II. ELMER.
No. 1909 w. 5th ST., Wilmington, Del.
March 4, 1917.
Evening journal., 1917-03-06

HAVE LIVUUk, NIULAIh NEW LAW.
GEORGETOWN, Del, March c.
With the new law forbidding the indi-
vidual possession of more than one
quart OF liquor in Sussex county, many
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS TRAITORS.
Fire On Men Who Routed Germans
Kerensky Reports.

Petrograd, Aug. Premier ana
Minister of War Kerensky has re-
turned from the front
"A battalion of death consisting
Of 300 sailors, forced four lines of
enemy trenches on the western front
instead of two, as had been ordered.
They then asked for reinforcements
in order to consolidate the captured
positions. Instead of reinforcing
them, however. the soldiers fired on
the sailors, who, between two fires,
began to retire. Only fifteen of the
men escaped unwounded. The com
mander of the force died as the re-
suit of wounds and a sub-lieutenant
and two midshipmen shot themselves
rather than retreat.
The Maximalist leaders at Helsing-
fors, Finland, have been arrested.
The official newspaper has been con-
fiscated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
NEW UNIT Is ADDED TO THE
KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD NOW

A new unit was added to the Kan
sas national guard by the authorize
tion yesterday of the battalion head
quarters and supply detachment of
the field signal battalion. The new
unit is made up of fourteen men, all
but three of whom have alrady been
secured. It is differed by Mai. NJ.
r. Mclean, of wellington, and First
Lieut. Kenneth G. Lewis, Of Topeka.
The unit is mainly made up of men
from the brigade headquarters de-
tachment, but two teamsters and one
orderly are yet needed to fill the
unit to war strength. Those desiring
to enlist must do so before noon to-
day when all enlistments for the ma
tioinal guard terminate. 1t was also
announced at the adjutant generals
office that five vacancies yet remain
in the medical detachment of the sig
nal corps, which may be filled by en-
listment before noon today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ALFALFA MILL SET IN OPER-
ALTON TODAY-BIG BUSINESS


The alfalfa mill was set in opera
tiona today. This is nearly a month
before the company had planned to
start but there was so much hay on
hand that it was necessary to start
work for fear that rain might dam
age some of it. There wasn't much
room left on the ground to store al
falfa either, and a place had to be
cleared. The mill was almost ready
for work so that the early start will
not cause much inconvenience.
The boys and girls of the town had
to have a big dance in the
large room there and now the plan
is spoiled. 1t is probable that there
will be another street dance next
Friday night and the proceeds will go
towards the company mess fund.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

ready and willing to serve, are dis
qualified from entering the military
service of the United States, and
therefore, that they must take out
first papers before they can be accept
ed. 1t is to be regretted that such
Misunderstanding should have arts
en-. The qualifications for voluntary
enlistment in time of war are no
more restricted for service in the new
national army than for the regular
army. Such alien nondeclarants are
virtually volunteers. The selectiye
service act provided for their regis
tration, but it did not regard them as
being under any liability of service
and it therefore gave them full lib
erty to claim exemption when called
by local boards 1t should be fully
that their service is heart
lily welcomed and they should be ac-
cepted, whenever upon summons thye
fail to claim their right of exemption.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
FRUSTRATED ANTI-DRAFT PLOT
Socialist Charged With Planning De-
struction OF Bridges.

Poteau, Okla, Aug. Before
county officers are positive tonight
they have frustrated a plot of the
anti-draft rioters in this county with
the arrest of j. Matt Johnson, prom
inent Socialist of Howe, who is in Jail
awaiting further developments. They
says they have information that seven
bridges of the Rock Island, Frisco
and Kansas City Southern railroads
with a radius of ten miles OF Howe
we're to have been destroyed by the
plotters. These bridges are being
guarded day and night
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
WOULD DRAIN RESERVOIR.
Citizens Believe Stagnant Water Is a
Source of Disease.

Harrington Times; A petition, ask
ing that the reservoir on North Broad
way be drained has been presented to
the city commission. The petitioners
fear the stagnant water is a source of
disease and believe that for the health
of the city, the reservoir should be
drained. There was a time when the
Rock Island depended on it largely
for water supply, but does not now.
At the meeting of the commission on
Tuesday night, it was decided to take
the matter up with the Rock Island
officials here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ARE GOING AFTER
DRAFT FIGHTERS
Anto-C onscription Papers Get Into
Trouble.
GOVT. MAY SUPPRESS SEVERAL
Mayor Thompson of Chicago, Is Be-
ing Considered Because of His
Papers Attitude-Soon
Settle IL.

Chicago, Aug. -Anti-conscrip-
zionist papers and editors were on
the federal dissection table in Chica-
go yesterday. More than one hun
bred journals, among which the Re-
publican, the mayors organ, was
said to be numbered were up before
federal authorities for consideration.
Although an officer high up in fed
eral circles, was authority for the
statement that there is no intention
"of interfering with free speech, the
consultation was held, to detC. mine
whether anti-conscriptionist articles
were seditious under the act; what
papers had made violations, if any
had been made; what action should
be taken against the publishers, and
what papers should be suppressed
and what papers should be denied
the mails.
While it could not be determined
whether the Republican was among
the papers considered, it was reported
on his authority that it was being
discussed. 1t was said that no pro-
German utterances, so-called, were
being Investigated, the purpose of
the conference being, it was disclos-
ed, only to discuss anti-conscription
statements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
NATIONAL ARMY
OPEN TO ALIENS
Those Who DO Not Claim Exemption
VIII BE Welcomed.
RANKS OPEN FORMALLY TODAY
A Statemest From General Crowder
Cleans Up misunderstanding
as TO Friendly Aliens and
Men at Camps.
RANKS OPEN FORMALLY TODAY

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE ranks of
the new national army were opened
formally today to friendly aliens as
volunteers. A ruling by Provost
Marshal General Crowder, communi-
Gated to the local selection boards,
directs that all such aliens, waving
their right of exemption on national
ity be promptly accepted for service.
General Crowder sent this telegram
tc the governors:
Reports reaching this office re-
Gently indicate that in some quarters
the belief prevails that friendly ali
ems, who have not declared their in
tention to become citizens, but are
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
REDFIELD TO PROMOTE IN
LAND WATERWAY TRAFFIC

Washington, Aug. Increased
use OF inland waterways to carry war
traffic was advocated by Secretary
Redfield in a statement announcing
that Walter Parker. secretary of the
New orleans Association of Com
merce. had started tour of the low
er Mississippi, Kentucky and Ohio
rivers to stir up interest in river
freight transportation. He is a spe-
cial assistant to the secretary in this
work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
BITTER FIGHT ON FOOD
BILL MARKS SENATE DEBATE

Washington. Aug. Resumption
OF senate debate on the conference
report on the administration food
control bill was marked by bitter ex-
changes between those advocating
and those opposing the legislation.
After a days discussion Of the bill as
finally drafted by the conferees. ad-
leaders and some OF the
chief opponents said it would be dis
posed OF Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
DANES FACE FAMINE IN
MINTER'S COAL SUPPLY

Copenhagen, Aug. Tn order to
meet the fuel shortage during the
coming winter, the authorities have
bought the moors in in the vicinity of
the capital for the production of turf,
which will be utilized in schools and
hospitals. The mayor of Copenhag-
On says that the problem of supply
ing the city with fuel during the
winter will be an exceedingly diff
cult one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
EVANS. TAKE CHAMPIONSHIP
TWILIGHT LEAGUE-2O GAMES

The Evans. had prepared for hard
fought game last evening and when
they reached the fairgrounds and
started to wait for the Christian team
to come, they were sure of victory.
But they kept on waiting and no
Christians came. The game was for
feited to the EVANS to O. This
gave the latter team the champion
ship of the Twilight league. There
were 20 games played in all and the
Lutherans took last place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
JOS. DOWNING PASSED AWAY
AT HIS HOME IN MISSOURI
From saturday $ Daily I

Joseph Downing died at his home
in Downing, Missouri, yesterday He
was an old settler here and his body
will be brought to Abilene for bur
ial. He is survived by two daughters
and one son. The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the Methodist church and bur-
ial will be in the Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
[ NITED STATES NAVY PRE-
PARED FOR DRIVE ON U-BoATS

Washington, Aug. THE United
States navy is going to be ready for
a drive against the German U-boat
bases in the North sea whenever the
allied war council says the time is
ripe. The time will ripen as the
drive OF the armies along the Belgian
coast progresses. The younger ele-
ment in the navy has been itching for
this sort Of a battle ever since the
war began.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
TWO BILLS READY FOR WILSON.
senate Passed Shipment Measure and
Increased l. c. C. Members.

Washington, Aug. 7,-Conference
reports on the priority shipment bill
and the bill increasing the member
ship OF the Interstate Commerce COM
mission from seven to nine were
adopted late today by the senate. The
house has acted and both measures
now go to the president for his sig
nature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Food Control

Governmental regulation Of PRO
duction and distribution of meats.
grains and other foodstuffs is being
seriously discussed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Had a Grent Motor Trip.

c. A. Case returned from a trip to
New York. where he bought goods for
the Case store. On the way east he
motored from Cleveland, Ohio, with
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Army Raising

Under the draft several calls for
troops may be expected. II they come
married men cannot escape seryiee
NEW PHASES of these and other
all important subjects are brought
TO light daily.
PROTECT YOURSELF by keeping
informed.
The Daily DrOvers Telegram
anc
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR
At Clubbing Price $500
Specialists in News
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Taxation

The financing. of the war win
fall in part upon every citizen OF
the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

friends to the Thousand Islands and
then through New England to New
York.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

men the right to quit work at any
time, either as body or as indi-
vidUals, and as far as / can see that
is what they did," he said. mo
charges of conspiracy or otherwise
have been brought to my attention,
therefore, there is nothing on which
my Office can act"
Further lies printed in the trust
press were nailed today. One to the
effect that that Chicago Contracting
Team Owners assn was born over
night Friday. The assn has been
existence IA years.
Another lie printed with a view to
influencing public opinion was one
in which it was said hospitals and
pumping stations suffered through
the action of the men. Shortly after
the strike was declared Saturday
Milton Booth issued an order that
the men haul coal to all hospitals
and pumping stations regardless of
the strike.
The Contracting Team Owners
have agreed to the new wage scale,
but working conditions will be dis
eussed at meeting Wednesday.
The men will refuse to handle coal
chutes. The chutes are in violation
of the city ordinance, but the coal
bosses have been allowed to get
away with their violations. The
men have to pay for all windows
broken by scattered coal when they
are using the chutes.
1000
NOT THE SAME
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22
DUCHESS. AOSTA

The Duchess of Aosta is wife of
the Italian duke whom the allies
have chosen, according to reports,
to rule Greece if they dethrone- King
Constantine. The royal couple has
two sons.
-O-O 3D.
1t will be found necessary to use
an egg when making an omelette,
but with "clam chowder" a clam is
not quite so important,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

The reservoir of a new fountain
pen holds as much as an ordinary
small bottle of ink and is shaped to
fit the hand comfortably,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-22

NOT THE SAME
Does your wife treat you the
same as she did before you were
married?"-
mot exactly. Before we were mar
Tied when displeased her she re-
fused to speak to me-"
The normal temperature of horses,
men and tigers is about the same.
That of chickens is Ill degrees Fab
TeDheit
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-07-13
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. A. H. Andrews, Pastor

Sunday School 1000 A. NJ.
Preaching Service ll:00. In
mediately after this service y
Church Conference will be held,
and all members are especially
desired and requested to be pres
ent, as we wish to learn how
many members we have in reach
of the Rosemary Church, and
those who are away, and many
other things.
Come and lets have good
time together. Special music by
the choir. Everybody welcome.
Also in the afternoon our Dis
trict Secretary and probably
Mrs. Spires, of Weldon, will be
with US at $3.50 for the purpose
of talking over and organizing a
Missionary Society. Everybody
and especially the girls and ladies
are invited to be present.