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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-09-08

To eliminate glare from street lamps
an English engineer proposes to ilIu.
inmate cities by the reflection of lights
thrown on the fronts of buildings.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-09-08

Visitors to Sing Sing will be barred
from seeing the death chair under a
new order.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

diSarmed his temper. Il just couldn't
bear to disturb you, after all you'd
been through
We'll" he grumbIed IN
comfortably. How Is Miss
Channing:"
"StiIl aSleep-the lamb
iii run over to the hotel.
Or. wait minute
4 hapchance glance at himself in a
pier-gaSS had shown him a figure
clothed in garments shOckinEly the
worse for close contact with fire and
prolonged immersion in salt water. He
was in no shape to be seen in the
streets.
You'll find a change of clothes for
mo in that hall closet he said. please
fetch it instantly. l want to clear OUT
of this with the least possible delay
The woman BUSTED off. brought back
all he desired. made herself scarce.
He effected the change with all posi-
bic expedition. but was still in his
shirtsleeveS. knotting his tie, when a
knock sounded on the hall door.
Donald heSirated only an instant be-
fore opening the door. This would IN
doubtedly prove to be Ryley. u bit
ahead of time. And Ryley was both
! intelligent and trustworthy.
! But it was Rodney Wrenn who
| stepped in over the threshold as Don
aid opened the door.
! For a moment embarrassment blind
ed Donald 10 ROdney'S condition. Bu
as soon as the latter spoke, it was I'm
miStakabIy manifest.
Look here. Don; I'm sorry To tr"u
Bile you. but Well, its thu
WAY, mothers all broken up about TIL
row with Patria and And 50
H. It's driving ne mad. I've Away
been foolish about her and-and al
that-and it seemed pretty tough 10 b
cut out even by you. But You were
least white. And now the papers Sa
she's going to marry that dam
GrpaSeri
The boy paused. Donald regarde
him uneaSily. There was II" question
ing the evidence of his furred enuncIi
ton. his abnormally flushed face an
unSteady eyes: he had been drinkln'
and drinking heavily. A dangeroU
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
NINTH EPISODE
Cats Paw and Scapegoat.
THE CONVENTIONAL THING.

That night had been sultry, a night
of heat rendered the more oppressive
nv humidity. a true Manhattan night
of August. But the day that followed
broke upon the uneasy city in dawn
light so pitilesSly clear that at least
one belated wayfarer, half dulled
senses suddenly stirring 20 appre-
ciate that the friendly cloak Of dark
ness was no more for him. was seized
with a little fit of shivering, as if
chilled.
His trembling fingers strnve TO draw
together the front Of his coat, fruit
less effort. Looking down angrily. he
discovered a wine-spattered expanse Ct
white gaping between the edge OF his
dress cOat-something, Of course, not
built to be buttoned.
Mumbling pettishly an inane oath,
the belated one glanced furtively
round to see whether. by miSchance
ANYBODY else were abroad to be wit
ness to the witlessness; then. reas
sured to find himself the lonely tenant
Of an empty side street pulled MIN
self together after a fashion and re
sumed a desultOry course toward hi
lodgings.
This was the figure, in the role o
rejected sutton for the hand of Patri'
Claiming. cut by Mr.. Rodney WrenI
in his sober senses not inaptly to b.
termed gentleman.
As his struggling feet wove thei
uncertain way upon the sidewalk.
motor car Of the touring type Overtoo
him, rounded the next corner, and dis
appeared. Mr.. Wrenn was aware G
its transit. but was likewise sufficient
" aware of his condition To wish No
10 be seen, even by strangers. He hel
his face averted till the car ha
passed Had he looked up he wouI
have recognized the face of the won
an he loved. or thought he loved, bJ
the recognition would have been on
sided.
She lay. with eyes closed. as if sh
slept, in the arms of Capt. DOnal
Parr, her head pillowed on his shou
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

- bo COT rid ~ with all
caller. one 10 " XVI ''u VI ''' "
P"NSioie haSte' III
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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

- ...-l,,,,,g,,'
personally ana Win O'''e'
~ "har 'the: ,..
ohr eio'N-l must ~ '-'''
Sled go.
ID YOUR NOTE. ,,,.,-
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hreahta~'' IL Ne ~ a.. ..' .'
Tel you "--'l' u. '.'.-
N'EE G.'''-. AN r.,
IN" door '.'>.'' .''.''.'''' - .'<' -.
tired T" '--a". "..''.''.. .'..'~
'a'' 'a.' A-. -.l. menu ..',
'"n'N 'h-,Ah ana ''''-''.-'.'.
dropped 'N'" ''''.r 80 ''. '..'.
return. N"'HT'..f' IL Was '.''l'
d for al" =" leave h'.'." ''
/ hr-'-1aai assurance NAV ''.'''
resting '"iii"r'a'iE. MS '''>
lie was instantly asleep.
II was h.-A noon WE" -' q" VIM
Profoundly fati-rea aS H. haH '"en,
. q constitution Injured 10 All manner ''
hardship and fati-u" hat p"'ht'I ire
m"n""u~iE ny nose ~..-.t ,''''
ronose. II his muscles arheo a '.I"'
from resting in an unarru~r"'l"d pose
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

birds claws become entirely too long.
It is necessary, therefore, to trim
them with a pair OF sharp scissors ev-
cry few months. Il is important 10
watch the condition Of the claws care
fully. as by catching they may cause
a broken leg. In each claw slender
blood vessel extends well down toward
the tin. This may be seen on close
examination through the transparent
sheath of the claw. In trimming cut
well beyond this canal and take spe-
cial care not to break the leg while
handling the bird.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

Chronicle. Proceedings were taken
against % Of the men.
For the workers, the court was told
that it was the custom 10 introduce
new foreman with the remark, Mr..
-. this will be your new foreman
in future" The first they heard from
the new foreman was a threat to sus-
pend man.
Mr.. Glib (manager) said it would
be impossible TO introduce foreman
to 10000 men.
The workmen replied that there
were only 80 men concerned. They
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

reluctantly relinqui>hed further pur-
suit for the time being.
I'll find him at his rooms he re-
Elected moodily as he turned back into
rhe house. I'll make him listen. 1t
oughtnt to be difficult; Rods sensible
enough sober.
AN EXIT.
II was nearer two O'Clock than one
when Mr.. Ryley found Donald and Pa
tria hreakfaSting in the name Of lunch
con in the grill room Of quiet hotel.
I'm sorry I'm late" he apoIogized.
I'D have been on the dot only for Mr..
Huroki. Looks as if he's got wind OF
these warrants already, somehow-or
else he suspects its high time we We're
taking some drastic action in his
case
How So?" asked Donald.
Hes been flying around pretty live
" All mOrning-ever since nine O'Clock
calling on the Japanese consul. visit
ing his bank and Il couple of lawyer
offices. and things like that. We had d
man after him all the time, of course
/ Here's his report"
The detective offered Donald 4 lea'
from pocket notebook blacEene'
with memoranda in Il minute hand
the majority of which was Il simple
concise record of an active mans bus!
morning all going to indicate hurrie'
preparations toward change of al
dress. the final item alone excited I'm
common interest on the part Of Don
aid.
stopped at Walton" he read to hin
Self-"Iunched in grill with woman h
picked up in lobby. Headwaiter say
woman is Iris Mayne. common 10 IN
town. 10Y: Is this the Badge
Qucen?) Joined n lunch by boy' wit
hangover whom Mayno called froI
. the Other side " the room. C"uldn
fnd anybody who knew boy. Mayn
and boy hurried away before Hur"l
| finished. II. then returned u res
denco."
rs ha still rherpT" Donald inquire
returned tn" memoranda.
That's all was waiting for-t0 2
! him bottled up. We've got cops al
!. plafn-clotheS at both ends of the bloc
: in addition TO our own men. He wor
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
SYNOPSIS.

paron Huroki, chief OF the japanese
..c-st service in America, COnsplrCE %
.mbroil the United States with Mexico,
Sasres control OF the great Claiming uI-
ot,ions plants owned by Patria-lasL Of
The Fighting Channings' and sole eZ-
.,,trix of the 800 10000 trust secretly
o,satpd BY patriotic proEenItOrS TO COM
bat the national perils inherent IN un-
preparedness. his schemes ta!nns
,brpugh the opposition of Patria and her
sance' Capt. Donald Parr. HurOki in re
ysnse causes the destruction by fire Of
vast stores OF munitions in the Claiming
freight yards near Bayonne-a holocaust
a. wbich Patria and Donald escape ami
Silafion by the narrowest OF chances.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

ders, her body enveloped in coarse,
damp blanket, her hair in Il diSorderly
tangle framing Il face whose pallor
was the shade of parchment.
captain Parr was scarcely less pale,
though his eyes Were open wide and
ms face set in cast of grave solicit
tude for the woman in his arms.
win MIN in the touring ear were
TWO operatives of Miss Cummings re-
Gently organized secret intelligence bu-
reau-Mr. Ryley and a subordinate.
ooth showing the effects of an expert
ence scarcely less trying than that
which Miss Claiming and Captain Parr
had patiently undergone.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

did not expect Mr.. Glib to introduce
the man to the whole factory or 10
the young ladies in the shop.
Another workman said that they dio
not know the foreman's name. He was
ordering the men about ana tney
Thought that he was a policeman.
The court would not impose any pen
atty. and hoped in future things would
work tremendously.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
When Racoons Take Chances.

The f0ulnes~ of racoons for green
,orD leads them INTO frequent danger,
for. when bott0m'and corn tcmpts them
away from their usual haunrs, racoOn
hurting with dogs NJ night becomes an
specially favored sport. Racoons are
-ernarkahly intelligent animals and
make interesting and amusing pets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

ssssSs ~ "a
BE Quiet, You Young Idiot"
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~, said nui.rlv.
r,-....., ,.,, I'LL p..rio
.' 49,. .t,.,,,,f,.., NJ mis-
'"' ~. =, .h' +rntb If rho matter
.t,ar iIr-,,l.i rnt vnu nm 70 This trick.
.nd vnr brnu',bt P,tria here ro see me
,,,l .,,,..,. ,,,d,- orres+-,iiseracedg
: Tho hov ro1ld neither find words To
,rSvar him with or endure his eyes.
h,,+ s,ood win ba,d bowed in shame.
san M answer. hut Donald knew
thar ba had .,uassed sbrewdlv at the
truth
"come dear" Donald said To Patria.
l and assisted her 10 re-enter the cab.
Within fen minutes they Joined
RvIav ot the corner of that quiet street
in the Murray Hill quarter.
i .You'ra inst in time" he Informed
,bo,, rho iran is ready 10 spring
T. Nohodv has come out since Huroki r.
rurnad over an hour ago; but De Lin;
u b,, inst g,na in
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

In cage birds the horny covering "
the bill. as well as the claws, some
times becomes distorted through
growth without sufficient wear. Inc
tins Of the mandibles may be pared
down with a sharp knife. but care
must be taken not 70 cut deep enough
10 reach the quick.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
HOW TO MANICURE CANARY
II Is Job That Must BE Done, eur
Extreme Care Should Always
Be Used.

As canary grows old. it will be no
ticed that its claws get long and catch
on the perches and wires as it hops
about the cage. In a state Of nature
the activity % the bird as it moves
about on the ground or among tWigs
and limbs keeps the claws properly
worn down, Confined in a cage tne
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
WANTED TO BE INTRODUCED
Bringing In Of New Forem,,
Strike in Munition Factory in
English Town.

A novelty in the way Of strikes was
described at the munitions tribunal
Caxton Hall, England. recant,v
1t appears that 40 men struct for
two days because their employers had i
SHOWN lack Of courtesy in introdnc,a . :
a new foreman without notifying the
men OF the appointment, saws the
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
An Attempt.

bangles wife will never be- able 70
nut any push In that man." Il don't
know ahJut that. She's just bought IA
lawn mower"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
Little Pitchers.

"Mr. Smith. have you got q goatE
NO, Tommy. Why do you ask:
cause pa told NE he was goin 10
get it."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
QUIET CORINNE.
8s ANNE LORlNG.



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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

An African frog sounds call unoer
wafer that can be heard for several
miles.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

Bracelets were worn by women in
Egypt at the time VI the Pharaohs.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21

.-------- ------------
- .,.,,,,, .
get away from - :" ea>Ii! 1--'N '-'''''
And De Lima
49, las a..,rD-.. still abei in his g
- 7. 1I..-.-.... -.r..,.,,.r..- am .v.r-
"".''' H..
Lima Ia >n.', for AlI-".'.
Here arr fh" warrants. X 10y l-.
sued. delivering vi" papers. a...' -'''S
"a r"-" '.@' ':... g." '"t ..,. .~
Stopped ar III" h"..-' .' asa ANA
where :" NM YOU. .-...-... perhaps
I'll better bring II a.".-
"ih"aE you.
With "a "'TH ~ "''."-E ~. .-...'.
p'aa.' Opener
I;'c1'E> NA>''''' MANU-. '- ..'.. cd, -..
lows.
D~.~ uo~-
Ia. f--.rf.A~ sorry ] wa.
.-.- ..-, nv. p-.-.a an. .e-....-.r
...- a,.z~.y s..mr~. m -.-a- - a.s
p" ."TEEr ne .....
20. h., =, h.r7 me- out oc "a aa1 s.-...
,m in
IRIS q .'l. '... b. .- "a. ~ 80. -...
..t III r.-f r a-v.atr- gets .r.o -....
..r--s Please l.lt Say anything
."' 'oaE-I.-i cone SCI .e''s ...7
''-7s -7 -, IT, ,..,-.
Rodney
The address Was written below The
Signature: Hot. Baltimore. Ask Tor
-,.. Iv nv maine"
Thnvgn,su.ly. Donald rrt.'Gyd and
ru,Err,t rn,. note. He was fond Of
Rodney and could Not refuse thu. boys
~.gua~t. A. the same time. its urgency
,urar,icat-i matters Il tribe
Summarizing the waiter. he settled his
account.
please take Miss Claiming back 20
nv rooms" he REQUESTED Eylry. Then
70 ON TO Hurokrs. I'll Join You there
in rha course Of half an hour or So.
Don't do anything pending my ar
rival
The Baltimore was weIl-known to
Donald nv unSayory repute.
sardoDjc clerk delivered Captain
PR m the crIjdanc. of a cyuic bell
, hoy who left hin at thu, door of I.
ID -,.,r, an tb.. fifth rnrr His knock was
;, answered. hv = handsome creature ot
1 .,,r.. thirty animated v4arS. Il woma1
II p.b,.. ,,,n,nIata SeIf-poSSeSSion and al
II Turin, ,,,-ri,-aa assortad we'll with III,
ii frrli,..tinns latent in Rodney's note.
/ "r.nrain Parr?"
Il Her tones were as PROFESSIONAL.
II dul.a+ a. her smile was worldlywiSe
4 Donald bowed coollv.
u Il am looking for Mr.. Wrrnn.'
4 He i expecting you. Won't yOI
rlra~a come in?"
Do,ord entered The woman close
sl rI,. Gn,r and paused momentarily Wit
81 I.,cL, +oi+ He SUuny around sharply
) ,,,.,,.,.rfr,,, thar she had turned the H.
and withdrawn ir-for the first tim
susnacrinr thar Rodnev's note Nigh
I'll bo,a boon , forgerv
& .Wbare is Mr. Wrenn?" he d,
III ,,,orJod
"Ia vas called AWAY uuexpectedl
br+ will no hack at any momen
y Pleas. sit down"
d THANK vou-nO."
q. Donald moved quickly 10 the doc
!. The woman sought To interpoSe herse
q between him and il. but he was I,
& quick. A twist of the handle contirm'
81 his SurmiSe; he was locked in with III
q d,nrerorS animal.
& ..pa rood anourh he said bruSquel
$50 ,r,.n ,vitbou+ deIay."
..Pnr surely Won can wait"
81 have no time TO waste. Do
~ T say"
ami so repulSive. then?"
al He shrugged imparientIy. I'm
= M mood for nonsense. Open tn
door"
al But listen To me -
She came closer with sudden lit
movement threw herself upon hi
arms claSping his neck.
You're right. it is a plant. dear
mr. Nr Wrpnn isn't hprp-wOn't be.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-21
THE CAST

MOS VERNON CASTLE as
pstria Charming.
MILTON STILLS as Donald Parr.
WARNER GLAND as Baron
HurokI.
noROTHY GREEN as Fanny
kdair.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-05

] Brewster Macdonald and Mr. and
Mrs Chas II SCARBOROUGH. Of New
York City. are registered at the or
mond
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-05

ner valued patrons here. have arrived
tor short stay on their way north
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick G. fetch
err Miss Nina Fletcher and Miss Tate.
of Boston. Mass. who have been tour
ing the state in their car. stopped at
the Ormond over night
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. II. Pllsbury. Mrs.
Arthur l.. Robinson and Miss Grace
Robinson OF Boston. Mass. arrived at
the Ormond for a ten days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs Schellenberg. of Chi
caso H.. are registered at the Or
mond
Edward Grocer of Philadelphia, Pa,
who has been cruising all winter in
his yacht which is now in the Halifax
river Mil make an indefinite stay at
the Ormond
Mrs. Joseph De Silva and Miss
Marie n Silva. OF Rock Island, H.
have arrived at the Ormond for few
days visit.
Nr and Mrs. y. II Enslehart Of
Louisville. Ky, are registered at the
0rmond
Miss Louise aIeadowcraft and Mrs.
Howard II. Spaulding of Chicago. III.
are stopping n the Ormond for week
~ w on their way north from Palm
Reach
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-05
QUALIFYING ROUND
IN WOMAN'S GOLF
AT HOTEL ORMOND

HOTEL ORMOND March 3-Mss
Edna f Dixon of Chicago, Won the
qualification prize in the Womens In
vitation Golf tournament Saturday,
with a score of los. Despite the rain
- women qualified. Several other
ladies intended entering the tourna-
ment but We're prevented from doing
so ON account OF the rain. The prize
was a very handsome silver travelling
clock
The third annual street fair Of Or
mond village viii take place on the
Anderson and Price Memorial library
grounds Wednesday, March T. The
fair will commence at II a m and
continue until s.3o p m Luncheon
Will be served in the library from II
until y. N. There Will he the usual
attractions. vaudeville and moving
! pictures. fortunte telling. shetland
( ponies for the children. fancy work
BOOTH odd settlers booth" home
made candies. lemonade. peanuts. doll
booth etc 4 brass band from De-
Land numbering ten members. has
/ been engaged for the day Ne one
should miss this street fair and win
ter visitors who have attended the two
previous once II Ormond know they
I can look forward 10 a good entertain
! ment
Mrs James ] Tracey. Of Cleveland.
4 Ohio. former valued patron OF tho Or
mond. and Mrs W NJ Smanwood. Of
/ New York City, have arrived for the
4 balance Of tho season They have
hrought their motor. and came down
in it from Jacksonville.
] Brewster Macdonald and Mr. and
! Mrs. ChaS II Scarborough Of NeN
York City. are registered at the or
mond.
Mrs Chas c. Meneel and Mrs. Cuth
bert Thompson. Of Louisville Ky. for
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-05

Mrs Chas c Neneel and Mrs. Cufh-
bert Thompson. Of Louisville Ky. for
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-05
ONE TEST IN TIME OF WAR
Illinois Governor Brands Certain Pa
cifists as Traitors.

Ottawa, H., Sept. 5. - Governor
Frank O. Lowden, in a Labor day ad-
dress, defined freedom of speech and
branded as traitors those paciists who
are harrassing the government In the
prosecution of the war. He said moth
ing directly in regard to the pacifst
row in Chicago.
II agree with all my heart In free
dom of speech" the governor said.
That is n of the things we are
fighting for in this war. but civiliza-
ton has adopted a definition to the
effect that it is treason to say any
thing which will give aid or comfort
TO the enemy.
81 would consider myself a traitor
If ! did not support the government
There is only one test i'm time OF war
we are either with the government
or against It,"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-05
APPROVES
LABOR GATHERING

Washington. Sept. g.. Hearty ap
prevail of the conference of the Ameri.
can Alliance for Labor and Democracy
to meet In Minneapolis this week
and the task II will undertake of sup
pressing disloyalty was given to Sam
uel Gompers, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and chairman
of the alliance.
The letter. made public here. de.
those who seek to ignore
Americas grievance against Germany
and insists that a nation whose citi-
zens have been foully murdered under
their own flag, whose neighbors have
been invited to join I'm making con.
quest of international territory and
whose patience in pressing the claims
OF justice and humanity has beer met
with the most shameful policy Of
turbulence and treachery, does not
know its own mind and has no com.
~prehensible reason for defending II.
self.
while our soldiers and sailors are
doing their manful work to hold back
reaction In its most brutal and ag
gressiye FORM" the president wrote.
1--WE must oppose at home the organic.
ed and individual efforts of those dan
gerous elements who hide disloyalty
behind a screen of s%pecious and eva.
sive phrases"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-09-05
ALLIED SOCIALISTS
SUPPORT CONFLICT

Paris, Sept. A declaration signed
by the Belgian, British, French.
Greek and Italian representatives at
the recent Socialist conference I'm Lon
don, where, 1t is declared, the Social
lists of the allied countries reafifmed
their faith in the principles proclaim
ed at their first reunion. is published
by Humanite, the Socialist organ.
The European conflict, the DECLARE
ton says, began through the antag-
onism Of the capitalistic group,
through imperialistic politics and the
deliberate aggression of Germany to-
ward it's ~neighbors.
This aggression, IL is asserted. still
the existence of "netionali-
ties and faith in international treaties.
More than ever. the declaration con
tinues, the Socialists after three years
Of war believe the victory o: German
Imperialism would spell defeat and the
elimination Of democracy and liberty
from the world.