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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-24
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
SENATOR STONE

Senator Stone Of Missouri, chairman Of the senate
committee on foreign relations. is one Of the dozen men
who took advantage Of senate rules to kill tho armed
bill which was proposed during the closing
hours of the last congress.
His action, like the action Of every man who voted
with him. was arbitrary and inexcusable. 1t was the de-
NAL Of the right Of the majority to act in a tremendous
national crisis.
Mr.. Stone has stated that he will oppose a declara-
ton of war, but that when once such a declaration is
made, he will vote for the prosecution of the war in tho
most vigorous manner. He will vote for all the mon and
all the equipment and all the money that are needed.
There can be no excuse for Senator stones action of
a month ago. 1t was unreasonable and undemocratic.
His opposition to war. when war is actually being
waged against this country, is utterly illogical, and Mr..
stones political history is such as to warrant doubts as
to his sincerity. and to prompt the opinion that his atti-
tude Is governed by his disinclination to give offensa to
the large German speaking element in his constituency.
rather than by considerations Of the good of the nation.
But, with all this, he displays a disposition to accent
the situation as it exists. and. having made his political
record such as will appeal to his constituents. to 70 ahead
ana help congress to perform its necessary and impera-
tive work.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
AUTOGRAPHS WAR

PRESIDENT Wilson made 1t quite clear in his address
hat the war which is being waged' against the United
States Is not waged consciously and deliberately by the
German people, and that the war which he feels must be
waged on the part Of the United States will not be waged
against the German people.
1t is an undoubted fact that the German government
has. in a very large measure, the support Of the German
people, but that support is given because of the national
spirit which exists in the country, and which naturally
leads the people to take pride in their government and to
support it. especially in times of national stress.
But the policy which has been fastened upon the
German nation by its government is foreign to the real
German spirit. That spirit is just and kindly, and it is
only because the vision of Germany has been distorted by
the Vaccinations Of a little group of powerful men that
the nation has become committed to the mad struggle for
absolute power, and that some measure Of federation has
been given to the shocking acts of which the German gov
eminent has been guilty.
1t is against that government. and against the spirit
which that government typifes, that the United States is
now about to make war with all the force that it can
summon to the task.
The address of the president was notable, among
other things, for the manner in which the German gov
eminent was indicated.
There was no mincing Of words, no softeninx Of the
charges by qualifications. And it was made clear that
President Wilson looks beyond the present and considers
the future when he sets forth the facts concerning tho Of
lenses which have been committed against this nation.
The government which has been guilty Of the things
charged, has done more than merely trespass on the ma
terial rights Of others. 1t has demonstrated the possess
Ion OF a spirit which makes it impossible for any nation
ever again to be on terms of real friendship with 1t.
Friendship cannot exist where there is no confidence,
and there can never be confidence in the German govern
ment as at present constituted. Before there can be real
peace in the world. marked by the confidence and good
will which must exist II there is to be real peace, the Ger
man autocracy must be destroyed or deprived of its power.
There are indications that this work may be per-
formed by the people of Germany Themselves, and If this
is done, the work is likely to be done with some of the
thoroughness that has characterized the revolution in
Russia.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
HIS VIEWS UNCHANGED

Senator Gronna was in st. Paul on Sunday evening,
although he had been summoned to Washington for the
following day.
What urgent business caused his tardiness Il, not
stated. but. tardy or on time. Mr.. Gronna persists in his
shameful Misrepresentation Of the sentiment Of his state
and of the nation.
In an interview in st. Paul he declared himself OPP
posed to war In any form; said that those who advocate
war are installing false national pride for national hon.
or; and announced that notwithstanding the sinking of
American ships and the killing Of American people, his
views remain unchanged since the time when he, with a
handful Of others. stubbornly opposed their own will to
the sentiment of congress and the nation, and denied to
the head Of the nation the support Of congress in max
ing preparation for the defense Of Americans against
foreign aggression.
pie have no effect on the opinions of this man. To pay
attention to such things is an expression of false national
pride.
What possible outrage could be committed which
would be considered by hin a sufficient provocation to
war?
Are we to understand. also, that he shares the senti-
ments Of the Socialist speaker in Minneapolis a few weeks
ago who said that he would not be in favor Of war under
any circumstances. not even. If a foreign army actually
landed on our shores.
Let them land, said this speaker, let them take DOS
session of the eastern cities. What need we care so long
as we get enough to eat?
BY his stubborn and senseless obstruction of a month
ago. and by his persistence now, in the face Of all the
facts, Mr.. Gronna places himself in the same category
with that speaker.
He has ASSOCIATED himself in spirit with the I. W. w.
agitators who, in northern Minnesota, are urging all lab
orers to take advantage of the opportunity to strike If
war is declared.
to feel proud, would make an appropriate head for that
body.
He has certainly outlived his usefulness an a member
OF the United States senate from North Dakota.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 4, 1917.
EDUCATIONAL HORSE SENSE

The educational conference called by Commissioner
craighead has resulted. among other things, in having
placed before the people of the state some essentials Of
our state educational work in a plain. matter-of-fact
sensible way.
This was not a general conference, but a gathering
Of mon who are intimately associated in the professional
side Of educational work, that is, with the work of the
state institutions which has to do with fitting teachers
for their work.
The University. the Agricultural college. and the
normals were represented. and those who represented
them discussed, as man to man, the problems which are
inseparable from their work, and some Of the ways in
which these problems are to be met.
The summary Of the discussion and its results as
given in an interview with Dean Kennedy of the Univer-
siy Teachers college, places the matter very clearly be-
fore the mind of the reader.
1t was agreed, as it must have been by sensible men,
that in the handling Of the work of so many institutions
there must and should be some duplication Of work.
There are courses Of study which are inseparabie
from every line of effort. no matter what is to be its ulti-
mate goal. And rational people do not demand. and
cannot demand. that duplication at the several institu-
tons be avoided. 1t cannot be avoided.
But it was agreed. as it must have been among SEN
sible men. that each of the several schools has its separ-
ate function, its distinctive aim, and that this aim should
be kept in mind in arranging the mechanics and the spirit
of the training to be given in that school.
The classification Is very simple and easy to under
stand. 1t is expected that at the University the profess
sional training in education shall have as its object tho
fitting of teachers for high schools, principalships and for
general supervisory work. The function of the depart
ment of like character at the Agricultural college is to
train teachers for work in agriculture and the manual
arts. The nornaals are expected to train teachers for
elementary and rural schools.
That is the natural and logical assignment Of work.
And with that classification it is necessary that there
should be a reasonable degree of elasticity, not to the end
that any school shall trespass on the field of any other,
but that every school shall be able to perform most thor
oushly and efficiently, and in the broadcast and most COM
prehensive spirit, the work for which it was established.
1t is a good thing that this meeting was held. 1t
will be well if other meetings of like character are held
FREQUENTLY in the future. In this avery achooI will
be able to derive benefit from the work Of all the others.
And in the comparison Of views which will take place
at such meetings, rough spots will be smoothed out,
crooked paths will be made straight, and much will be
done toward the development of that real cooperation
and coordination of work of which our educational sys-
TEN has been SO sadly in need.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
ENGLAND HAS $4,000
WAR WIDOWS
(From Leslie's.>

At the present time the board Of
pensions in England has i've $4,000
widows. moro than 100000 orphans.
and 10000 disabled men to deal with.
1t has received 1000, 900 pounds, and
has been promised by the exchequer
amounts as the number of casualties
warrant The records of the other
nations at war show similar figures
and the problem which c%onfronts
these various nations is the question
Of relieving the situation. which has
already been given much considera-
ton.
Not all Of the $4,000 widows are
in positions to earn their own liveli-
hood or to support themselves on a
pension of the customary amount.
While in numbers. by far the larger
part Of the women were dependent
upon privates-''Tommy Atkinses''-.
yet the figures of the war records
show a larger percentage Of mortality
among the officers than among the
privates, and the widows Of officers
represent a large number in the total
of those who look to the government
for aid.
The Women's Emigration Scheme,
recently suggested by the Salvation
Army, aims at selecting thousands Of
these widows for emigration to Great
Brttatn's various colonies. 1t Ia point
ed out that this plan will contribute
towards reducing the overwhelming
female population in England which.
before the war, exceeded the number
of males by nearly a million and r.
half despite the fact that the proper
ton Of male to female births was
1898 to 1000.
1t is also suggested that the colonies
will benefit by this scheme because of
their present inadequate female popu-
lation. Also, it is expected hat the
widows and their families adopting
this scheme will derive much benefit.
The sending Of suitable women to
the colonies. where they may meet
with offers of marriage, is one way
Of meeting the problem, although it
10 not q permanent solution.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
THE NEEDS OF WAR
(rheodore Roosevelt in the Metro


There are, for the war on land, two
needs to be met. First, we should at
the earliest moment get a force with
which we can strike hard at Ger
many; for under the circumstances
there is no immediate need Of merely
defensive measures so far as concerns
the army. Second, we should take
advantage of the fact that public in
terest is aroused and introduce the
principle Of universal military train
ing and service.
by far h most important; but for
the current veal it would not be suf-
fcient. So far from interfering with
one another the needs can be met by
courses Of action which will be mutu-
ally helpful. The law for the immedi-
ate beginning of the system of uni
versal obligatory training and service
(along the general lines Of Senator
Chamberlain's billy should at once be
enacted, and the first class, Jay Of the
young men 20 to 81 years old, called
out for training.
The most rigid physical examina-
ton would not cut down this class to
such proportions that it could be
speedily trained, for we would also be
obliged to provide the training corps.
Therefore,, for the sake of our nation
al honor and good fame. we should
also provide for certain volunteer or
CARNATIONS which, together with por-
lions of the regular army. could be
within six months q am writing on
February 15th) sent over for fighting
In Flanders and northern France or In
n Balkan peninsula.
This would rende it unnecessary
now to decide whether men raised un-
der a law for universal obligatory mill
itary service could properly be sent
overseas. 1t would enable us to use
the a Of men who are not in the
g classes which would be at once
called out under the system Of uni
versal service-and such volunteers
are allowed for in all the old-world
systems Of universal service. It would
enable us to utilize with reasonable
rapidity large numbers of men, many
or then with more or less training
and many others with a special apti.
tude n desire for service. who could
speedily be turned into a force with
which to meet the immediate needs
this years needs-of the situation.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
THE MELTING o
(From Leslie's.)

There is trouble still in Mexico.
According to. . recent report there
are 50,000,000 eggs in cold storage
in New York State.
An Indianapolis police chief and
other public officials have been arrest
ed in an election scandal.
One seventh Of the adult population
of the State Of Washington holds
some sort Of political office.
An old Bible in his vest pocket a v
ed the life of q Philadelphia man
when he was stabbed by his room
mate.
Construction Of the two battleships
authorized by the navy bill March 8,
lied by the bill of August, 1915, has
not begun. 49,
Prof. Pupin Of Columbia, who.came
to this country a poor boy and work
ed as a laborer, WAS recently, given
a banquet in honor Of his distinguish
ed public service. y
Alton B. Parker, former Demo-
cratic candidate for the presidency,
rays shoddy politicians are making
capital out Of the nations danger in
leaving us u~nprepared for the emer
gencies Of war.
Rear Admiral Ffske y "Gener-
al Grant would be shocked to see the
difference in manner and carriage be-
tween the young men of today and
the young men who marched behind
him SO years ago."
The l.. w. w. have circulated a
book Of hymns. One verse reads as
follows:
Onward Christian Soldier! Rip and
tear and smfte!
Let the gentle Jesus bless your
dynamite.
Splinter skulls with shrapnel, fertilize
the sod,
Folks who do not speak your tongue
deserve the curse Of God.
Smash the doors Of every home, pref
ty maiden seize;
Use your might and right to treat her
as you please"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
GERMAN CRUISER a..
GOEBEN in SCRAP
HEAP OF THE TURKS

Geneva, April 4.-Dispatches from
Constantinople state that German
naval engineers appointed to examine
battle-cruiser Goeben with a view
to putting her in seaworthy condition
have handed In a report recommends
Ing that h be scrapped.
The Goeben was one Of the two
German cruisers that escaped the
British, French and Italian fleets and
the Turkish waters in the
early stages Of the war and was con-
verted to the Turkish flag, doing va.
rious kinds Of duty in the Black sea-
and the Bosphorus.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
FROM PILLAR IN POST

The financially involved manufac-
turer was obliged to sack a porter
VINO had been for forty years in the
I'm sorry. John, but you will have
to CO." he said.
I'm sorry myself" said John. "If
l mad known it wasn't going to be a
steady job I wouldn't have taken it."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

his little hour upon the stage, with tho eyes Of the world
hxel upon him.
An orator of a former generation defined popularity
as That applause bestowed by after ages on great and
virtuous action"
LaFollette is destined to miss that sort of popularity:
for, unless we read history amiss, and misinterpret its
teachings. activities with which Robert M. LaFollette has
chosen to associate himself will be placed by posterity
among the most shameful in American annals.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
He CHANGED HIS PRAYER
Brooke Herford.

l went to see a man who was sick unto death. He
never complained that he could get no peace; that he had
prayed continually. 20. God. be merciful to me-" but
peace had not come. One day, 1 said to him. .supposs
you cnanse your prayer. and. instead Of praying, O, God,
% merciful to me- say. %, God. how merciful thou hast
Deen TO me! He followed the suggestion. Peace came
ana abode with him to the end.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
BUSINESSLIKE,

He-You are the only girl I W
lovedl
she-Your announcement is inter-
esting but immaterial. What I want
to learn 10 whether ! am the only girl
you are over going to love.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

fooo experts are said to be trying out a prepared
srass. TO be tender, pleasing to the taste, and even more
neeltnful than potatoes. which are said to contain too
much staftch for continuous and heavy eating. Some
ume pulling through until grass comes' may not bs as
much of . Joke a. it IL now.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
THE LOST

l. ny Odnlel NJ. henderson.
always said that before I rot
Tied down by a wife and kids.
I'd go to see the great god Budd.s
An the Sphinx an Pyramids,
It's the big bazaars I want most to
What 1 read in a Kiplins book
Has kept me wishin' day an night
For a chance to go an look.
I've been workin' steady in Jubh..
garage,
An I've saved what I could hav.
L.. spent
For tobacco an movies-an. nov T
could take
My tour of the Orient
yet last night, on the sofa with Nance.
somehow I let myself slip. ~
An I kissed her, an mentioned v,..
But not a word Of my trtpi
Well, Nance isn't bold, yet ~.
dropped a hint
!hat lots O. folks married on Lac.
0"' you see' l couldn't act seldsh
So the matters settled, I guess.
! - give ner my savin's to At up a flaA.
nut today, as I cleaned the car.
"A voice kept sayiq': You paid for
that kiss A's
with your Oriental b~axaarsl"l
-rrom Golfers for April 7th.
LESSONS IN oRN1THoloGY.
squire Ito rural lad)-Now- NV
boy. tell me how do Won know ., KY
partridge from a young one?
boy-By teeth. sir
to eHHu une, boy. You ought,
nv A nov better. A partridge hasnst
Boy-No. SIR: but I h.v.t
UsURP1N0 ALL PLEAsURra
vexadon and grief struggled for
mastery In Gertrude's soul =
Motner, 90 come out and snaer -
she said. "He's read'nnn
al the ants in the garden" w
low very unkind!" said moth.,
-. what I've told hina !.
~ gertrude, but he vonst : AL.
s@o on . single ons."
NO aACRIF1m
Tho eoverness sou4ht -
nnoWn means to stimulate ~ = 49,.
puplrs somewhat .undevsionsS :m AM
OF gratitude. 1eaoped
Now, Charley" she rata ....
you not to be very much oi,,v o1e1s
sne COW for the mix sha .S.usSNeeelaye
ovSry morningf" - ~ -
,.e, ~ ! don't know. - Co.,
ns oss ne Y.ss Ter Il Aessslse
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

"a loaf Of bread. a jug Of wine
began the young man who quotes
poetry.
Are you aware" interrupted Miss
Cayenne, that bread is becoming
more expensive every day, and that
this is q prohibition community. any
hOw?"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04
A CASE.

Dear" said the fond mother, II
must punish you for disobeying my
orders"
please. ma" said the little boy,
may I go to my room first?"
eyes," consented the parent, and
she cautiously followed her frst-born
upstairs. There Robert was kneeling
by his bed, and his mother heard him
say:
Dear Lord. II you ever wanted to
help a little fellow in trouble, now's
your chance"
The whipping was indef1nitely/post
poned.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

Nicholas Of Russia probably will raise cabbae. III hi
Of . head. ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

the Mexican generals svsr quit "rsvolutin.," ~ I'm
junA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

Herald want Ads Bring Results.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-04

Charles Frederick Weller.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-02-21
Bargains in Real Estate.
arm and City Loans

1870 acres located two miles from
Amber, three miles from Pocasset; l6O
acres in cultivation; rs acres fine
Creek bottom; running water. Has
loan of sS500. This is one OF the big
gest bargains ever offered in this coun-
ty. Price $4,000 or $500 for equity.
Immediate possession. if sold before
the goth.
200 acres OF good smooth upland
100 acres in cultivation. 25 acres in
fine meadow, balance good pasture;
four room house: living water. Has
loan Of $4,000 At per cent interest,
runs five years. Price $500; $1,000
cash; easy terms on balance; immedi.
ate possession.
10 acres smooth land adjoining Coun.