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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
from Another Point of VieU
By C. 7. s

We note by the score of yesterdays
game that Boston is in town
It was like this;
We accepted an invitation 10 make a
speech.
And when it was all over the audience
burst into Wild demonstration
But it was mutual.
We felt Just as much relieved as the
did.
Bernstorf is TO be sent to a neutral
country on q secret mission. That's the
same mission on which ne was sent %
this country as amDas sador.
a Detroit woman refused to pay bill
of s. per week for the board of her bull
doe On the ground. just possibly. that
Tor THAT price they couldn't nave given 1t
meat.
We will be all right next winter f
cvcIy man who has decided to raise po-
tatoes, alses potato.
Missouri has 9I700 cuzens of German
ancestry And we take Z that Missouri
lS llti rom missouri
India is "a large producer of peanuts.
That is TO say, II aoulcn't he q clrcus
without India.
We imagine trcrc Is many a family
that has anticipated -f digestion of a
meatlc day
Several oil ou patriotic women who
cannot zoo To- War have decided upon a
way 10 serve their country and eil Knit.
Several of orr patriotic. eligible men.
whom We would expect to be the first 20
goD 20 the front. also will nit
Ia keep my foot on the brake If We're
you. Bert. That's a woman driving that
car in front OF us
For heavens sake Rover, WHERE
have you been2
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
4 Recruiting Tent and
Some Self-AppOinted
BusybOdies Out of Place

a number Of citizens have complained
IT, Mayor Marx against some of the
methods employed in front of the tent
tbst stands a, the city haI, dong sery-
ice as q recruiting station
They have .o'5 the mayor that per-
sons who refuse To enlist are ipsulted
and the recruiting methods are vulgar
nd Insulting
We are inclined 81 agree with them.
Their point IS well taken
3len WHO have stood in the crowd
charge that for failure to plunge forward
to enlist at signal blasted by some UNI
known man on woman through a mega
phone. they have been called towards -
and told that they have a yellow streak
or reminded that they would make fine
targets"
Numerous DRINKS gather there, some
of them in uniform, We learn, and fist
fights are frequent.
There are no regular army officers in
charge and no means Of preserving order
unless the police are called. which hap
pens frequently, and it would seem that
unless someone with some semblance Of
authority can be stationed in the tent,
il ought TO be torn down.
The way things are conducted there
at the present time may result in a few
enlistments now. but is more likely to
have had the effect Of discouraging and
dampening the ardor of men who other
wise might have enlisted.
We do not know whether the mayor
has heard any complaints as to spectacu-
lar feminine offciousnes and conspicuity
since the declaration Of war, but The
Times has and from persons whom we
know to be generally very patient.
Conceding that the impulses and mo-
tives of the woman recruiters may
be Of the loftiest. it is our own opinion
that the over-zealous and assertive type
would be doing the cause more good by
some unshowy form of womanly service
than they are by an overworked tendency
to inject themselves into the limelight in
a manner that would give one to UNDER
stand this is their personally-conducted
war.
The present situation is one that is
altogether TOO serious for US to counte-
nance exhibitions by personally-appointed
busybodies which cheaper the authorized,
dignifed and telling efforts Of others and
give the whole thing the appearance of
opera bouffe
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Pointed Paragraphs

Many man who thinks he Is
politician Sc really Joke
People get rid Of their worst trou-
lles 5y waking up. The method
should boz more generally applied
Don't trust your future happiness
with q woman who has no sense Of
humor
an old bachelor saws that a 40
mans tongue is an organ without
tops
According 70 baseball crank The
ram falls alike upon The JUST and
tho umpire
Win the exception Of man the
mule is ne most contrary of ami.
mails
only man with llttio head
brags about bis small feet
A. a nile a man seeks your friend
hip with motive in view nc
woman who does so usually has two
or three ~ hem
symnatbize with The under doc In
The nght. bar Dor your money on the
TOP one
a mar NAV forget home kindred.
r. ds ard almost everything else,
hut he never forgots tho 6ret tlfne
he ven, into a barber shop 70 got "a
shave
Ewh.n2 elto frigh'ons q man so
much ne Dds v'fe'a dead silence az
hc BAR fa3ed 20 do the proper
30 ne I' like stone wall with
har5ed wire on t03 he can't gef
around b. nor Vee thru d. nor Walk
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

pean countries when any commu-
nifty fails 20 yield It's proper portion
Of men for the army They inaugu
rate "A public health crusade until
The required number OF men is OBJ
'ained paying particular attention
70 housing conditions. food and air
Some such investigation will
likely be- made In this country 10
determine Why the rejected men
were below par and what oomb!na-
ton Of circumstances made them
so
With proper care and ADVICE
many OF the men who fail TO pass
the physical tests can be brought
up 20 the standard required Physi-
cal disability can often be overcome
by obeying the laws OF health and
hygiene, giving up wrong habits and
learning new ones Proper food
sleep and exercise are OF the great.
est Importance
No one has right to do as he
pleases with his body The health
Of every Individual is a public asset.
It s the duty o. the country 20
rake rs youth physically AZ so far
pa 81 lies IN the power OF public
health
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Why Did They Choose
Elihu Root to Introduce
Russia to Democracy

Just why Ehhu Root should be chosen
as head of the commission to Russia,
which is sent for the purpose of helping
the new government onto democratic
feet, is difficult to see
Root has conscientously opposed
every reform measure in the United
States these many years.
He is a believer in the concentration
of wealth in the hands of the few.
He is opposed to all reform labor legis-
lation.
He is unalterably opposed TO woman
suffrage.
He is an aristocrat by instinct and,
possibly, thru the best judgment of his
mind.
He rolled the steam roller on progress
sive Republicanism in Chicago in 1912;
1t would seem as if he were the last
person in the country to help foster the
tender, budding democracy Of Russia
which desires, above all. to abolish those
things most precious to Mr.. Roots heart.
Roots relation to popular government
is about as close as was that of the car
himself and if the Russian people are
to measure the interest of the Ameri-
can people by the representative sent
by their government, we can imagine
that they will be greatly puzzled and
disappointed.
It is wel-known fact that the
moneyed interests Of America and the
bureaucracy of Russia were on the best
of terms.
There was a warm spot in the former
Russian governments heart for the Ma
tional Bank Of New York, which feeling
was as warmly reciprocated fronl~o
own metropolis.
On Jan. 26, IN Albany, Russian
American chamber of commerce came
into being for the purpose Of furthering
the commercial and industrial interests
Of America in Russia
It was composed of some of the rep
resentatives Of the biggest interests ln
Wall-st. and Root was one of its prom
inent officials
There is nothing to be said here
against furthering American interests in
Russia.
But why give TO one who is not q dem
ocrat the high and supposedly disinter-
ested position as head Of a commission
for the sole purpose of helping strup-
Cling democracy to keep from falling"
IL is an anomalous situation for one
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Can You Finish?
~ -ADpINSFaS RREega
Author 81 The l,iddie OF Prrsaa-
ality." 'psy TlofoEY aud
PaTcnthunG etc.

Talking one dag with a young real
estate agent was much impressed
by statement hc made asked
him how business was with hlm
Il can't complain a bit was his
answer. I've made some good sales
lately. and I've picked up quite "a
little by finishing
Finishing I echoed blankly.
what DO YOU mean
WHY. he explained there's "a
certain agent OF my acquaintance
who f0r ome reason cant carry n
deal quite thrp He's a wonder al
discovering customers and az wax
ing 40 their interest In his PROPOSE
lions
But be isn't so fortunate in get
ting them 90 close with him Pic
gets to certain point and doesn't
seem able to- go any further So he
has biz on The plan of commission
ing me- 20 put the finishing touches
20 deals he starts
7 have often thought of thls con
versayon. and pundered the plight
~ lhe agent who could not finish. In
enc way OF course. he W. Well or
lie was able 10 get some one 20 I'm
ish for him
In fcw kinds OF business IL is pos
siblo 20 Go This Md IN am kinds
alas there are men who are weak
dnlshers
TO make matters worse for them
selves they seldom undertake ANS
self study 10 ascertain and overcome
The cause u their finishing weakly.
They either DO as the real estate
man did look for a substitute finish
~. OF else they founder thru he a.
best they can
Yet nine times out OF 10 the
trouble with them Is merely lack Of
perseverance. coupled perhaps With
lack Of selfConAdenec They are
men eager 70 do things in hurry
and 600 easily discouraged when
they End that things do MOI lct
themselves be done in a hurry
This Is why. starting task tull o.
enthusiasm. their enthusiasm fades
almost 20 the vanishing point per
haps beyond it-vhen they encoun
ter unexpected obstacles They haye
not schooled themselves 20 patient
ploddnF
n their task Is one Of salesman
ship whether selling land or ma
chinery or books he fading o.
their enthusiasm inevitably chills
the interest OF those 20 whom they
are trying 70 cell Then obstacles
multiply. SIN further 20 discourage
them
when. moreover. repeated failures
have proved 90 them that they are
poor fnishers. selfconhdence Is
pretty sure 10 decrease As 10 pe
creases their chance ~ becoNIng
good fnishers lessons and lessons
Yet there is always left the posi-
bility OF their redeeming their fail
ures OF the past, II only they will dig
down thru selfstudy % their funda
mental defect
This ls likely 20 be. as stated. lack
81 perseverance But ~ may be
something else. II NAV he weakness
Of attention power n may be de-
aciencv IN khe power 20 perceive and
I develop IDEAS that convince
Whatever IL be. selfstudy 20 dis.
cover the fundamental defect NAV
hopefully be followed by selftrain
ing 20 correct n and 90 convert the
weak 1nisher into a strong one
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Let the People
Rule and Write
s.---rn So, MouLa -

Sailing Ships Would Nelp
10 he Eduor ~ The Tinef
You cannot beat rho boat with
steam boat Thai rruf chuz
rhua is Tho friend ~ tbe uboat
and the enemy % Tho steamer PIT
on thousand sailing schooner
Their silent passage VIII rot bo
heard by che rra-rsea craft and
whereas Ttoat kr1w now
pNrrNr~ r. &C. safe to -sr
-crs- Iror whrn it rises for 20
-o-rate1 whether It w.i' Dr.
-e or eu mites from s1n.
auat whose guns can sIra-' he'.
far ever chance 20 Gre Urn
.oe brt speed has nof ta
many Ieat from torpedo 13
'hen too. 90 is go much cheaper
8 J TROY.
80 $50 SoEardage
Nav y isi7 NN
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Billy Sunday
~ Or. FRANK CRANE
Copyright. 1915. BY Frank Crane,

/ have been asked to give my esti-
mate of Billy Sunday, the evangelist who
IS now conducting a series of meetings
in New York city
/ never saw Billy Sunday. What
opinion | have is formed from published
accounts in the press and from people
who have heard him Some of these
have been very nattering and some quite
harsh. even bitter
This evangelist is the latest exponent
of that movement of popular preaching
which was begun in the eighteenth cen
fury by the Wcsleys in England. Altho
al first revivals of this kind were pecu-
liar TO the MethodistS, and are still a
marked feature in most Methodist
churches they have been adopted to
some extent 10y all OF the churches called
evangelical. such as the Baptist, Pres
byterian, Congregational and the like.
The Unitarians. Episcopalians, and Ro-
man Catholics, as a rule, do not use this
method of arousing religious interest
The net result of Sundays work. as.of
the whole reyivaljstic method. is good.
The main drive is usually at the essen
tials and aimed TO induce men to be de-
vout and conscientious, which is the pur-
pose of all religion. RevivaIists are fair
~ free from sectarian contention. and
are more concerned with getting people
converted than in PROSECUTING
OF course preachers are human and
subject 10 the inevitable limitations.
Sunday is especially human, and hence
provokes much criticism. But the very
elements in him that offend some are
those that fascinate the masses.
His slang his antics. his coarseness of
language are the very qualities that en-
dear him to the multitude Without his
eccentricities he would lack that striking
personality which so appeals to ordinary
folk
OF this theology it is not necessary
70 speak Many strongly object TO it.
Perhaps it is wrong And perhaps not.
As to theology about the only worth
while test is How does it work? What
are its results?
In the main this strenuous apostle sets
men thinking, gets them to cease doing
evil and to begin doing right, arouses
their conscience. and thus on the whole
his work tends 70 decrease vice and in
crease virtue.
To condemn him because we do not
agree with his theology. because ne en-
ploys unusual language, because his
movement is shrewdly organized, because
he uses all the arts Of swaying crowds.
or because he has made money, seems
to me to be unjust. 1t still remains that
ne induces bad men to become good.
vote for whoever can do and does that,
even if he has a brass band and barrel
Of monkeys
As TO liking or disliking him. Lincoln's
remark is applicable Il should think
that for people that like that sort Of
thing that is about the sort Of thing they
would like
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

and the same man to hold and we believe
that Root would have served his country
better 10y having declined the honor.
For he does not now and never did
represent the best American thought.
The American people have a right to
have broad. sympathetic, dispassion-
ate and democratic person undertake
this delicate and difficult task.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

now 20 improve
the health OF
young men re
jected for military
service
Trained santa
rians conduct an
investigation In 4
number Of Euro
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
The Old Gardener Says

Birds of different kinds as weli
as rodents, sometimts dlg gp fhr
seeds of peas beans and other
vegetables Tho best Vay f0 fru
irate them is 20 adopt che meth
cd used by\farmers In protecting
their corn seed from crows Tho
seed is rolled in mixture Of coal
tar and lime The line makes tb,
tar easy to handle and a large
amount ~ seed can he tarred in
s. short lime
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

TTNHs Of dragging the ad
Vertisne placing assertions
Of truth II welcomes letters ans
the dollar fa's 20
ny dollars worth Of goods" proper recognition 20
found The Times viii print the letters which
the
reader Only giving the writer's and address y De
preferred Address
ne M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Health Questions Answered.

" b. VI am troubled with OK
cessIvc sweating in the arm pits.
Suggest remedy
Try daily sponging OF the arm
pits. followed by lotion OF from
one 20 three level teaspoonfuls Of
alum no pint OF water, and this
by a busting powder Of boric acid
io each ounce Of which 10 grains
az ssllcylic acid has been added
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

never Disagree with YOU never sag nu jour'
lat couldn't believe this lie resolved 10 put u
To tho test So ne said 90 an Irishman one day
when 30 was raining cats and dogs
It's a fine day Pat
sure an b Is yer honor,Ssaid Pat an II
would b, finer still IL % WASH rainin.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

llillf WN'N iNFf Wfhih INV
nftlc home ~ their own The
conversation drifted 20 the
topic OF firr lighting and he
rcnured tho opinion that no
man should get mp and light
Ores in tie morning He
houId lie In bed and rest for
10 days work
Thn GIRL alarnd N him In 81
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

THE members ~ this club
don't buy hair growers Their"
are lot. " millionaire hair
grower manufacturers. bat W.
dom pairouizc thEm
"The baidhcad who keeps on
hoping for q new hair SENS to
ms as irrational as the freshman
who viii never say no
Some irish. Won know viii
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

Coming down Valley hIll !
ioss control of mc bike. said
frp man
fa fho oariv hours ~ IhP neHi
0fnlng a neishhoring fgrmor.
diving t0 she fair saw THE
dear old iaa. scarchiug di,.
gently for something on Wan
lel'e hili
whats up7' be- called
WHAT might you be- looking 4
oh" said The old lady %
Farmcr g. 'bbs Ny IN lnsi
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Laugh With Us

President George G. Woodruff OF the Bald.
head club Of America said M the recent annual
turkey dinner I'm Hartford
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

She was telephone girl he telephone clerk.
and thot were contemplating matrimony. They
vcro sitting bv The FIRE discussing the bissful
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

lencs far II minute and tEen very sweetly but
WITH great nrmncss. said
Dear man ring OF. please You're on The
WRONG number.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

auarcy ON us sald the old woman. a. hcr
-frapp,nr son came iH- all bruised and muddy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
SURPRISE ATTACK
Successfully Carrie d
Out By British Column
bia Soldiers on Ger
mans at Lens

Canadian Headquarters in France,
Sept. 6-Another of the small surprise
attacks, which almost nightly reduce
the area within Lens still remaining
in the enemy's hands took place at
330 o'clock this morning and resulted
in the capture of a row Of houses oc-
cupied by four companies Of Germans.
Men from British Columbia did the
work and did 1t we'll, suffering few
casualties themselves while inflicting
a considerable number on the enemy.
A tit Of unexpected luck aided them.
The enemy had relief last night and
companies entirely unfamiliar with
the locality came into the line. There
was heavy rain storm, accompani-
ed b. thunder about o'clock and the
newcomers. fancied security and went
to sleep in their cellars leaving but
few men on guard. Without any
preliminary hombarding the British
Columhians at $40 scrambled out of
their cellars. each provided with an
ample supply of bombs.
They had only to cross the street
to find cellar window of a house
occupied by the enemy and throw the
bombs down among the occupants. A
few of. them. chiefly men on guard in
the upper part. escaped by promptly
surrenderins hut many must have been
asleep when the bombs burst around
them. The row Of houses thus bomb
ed extends for about 300 yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
WINDSOR

WEST-Rev. Lincoln Jones will fill the
pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday
morning
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. .Cowan and family
left for their home in Jamaica Plain.
MASS" Thursday after passing their vaca-
ton at the home of Mrs. Cowan's mother
Mrs. Margaret Pierce.
Mr.. and Mrs P. w Brooks and daugh-
ter. accompanied by Mrs Brooks mother
Mrs. Marsh, and Mrs E. NJ. Lamson. en-
joycd a pleasant outing at Gannett Park
and were also callers at Island Park last
Saturday. The Brooks party left for their
nome IN Norwalk, CT. Sunday after en-
Joying portion of their vacation at Sun.
set View.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Woodard with a
party are passing few days at Sunset
View.
Mrs George Brown Of Augusta and sons
Walter and Eddie were afternoon callers
Mondays at j. w. Lamson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grin Knights and son
were recent visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
len Studley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Cook of Portland
and little daughter Virginia are visitors
Of relatives at Warren Lamson's.
Mrs. Addie Dana Hanks and son. with a
party. motored from Augusta and were
callers at c. F. Taylor's Wednesday aft
ernoon.
]. ". Lamson has begun blowing on
land ne purchased which was formerly
the Rsuel Merrill place.
Taber brothers are helping harvest the
hay on the Allen Taber farm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
FINAL PROGRAM
CT CHAUTAUQUA

The ChautauQua program for Thurs
day, though somewhat dampened by
the rain. was up to the usual standard
~ excellence and was we'll attended
The morning lecture by DR.. T F
Harris on Community Co-operatior
was one of great interest to people
In this locality. DR.. Harris has made
great many friends while here and
viii he welcomed again next year If
he returns. The afternoon program
consisted Of tho operetta by tho chill
dren The Songs ~ Nations" and the
little folks always attract a large
crowd and great deal ~ interest
The lecture ny DR. Stephen 4. Llovd
on Americas Rest" was up 10 his
usual standard and rs he was great
favorits when hero last year he had
\ great many friends 70 welcome him
hack
The last entertainment of the course
for this year and for the Redpa,h
Chautauqua circuit this season was
the grand concert by the Myrna Shar-
low Co. which proved to he equal ~
all expectations. 4 large audience at
tended this performance and II was
with regret that the pleasant and help
ful week was over. Mr.. DalCertv made
a short farewell address AMI express
81 his pleasure in being hore and
announced that he would ho hero next
year as the contracts are already made
and In the hands If local people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER
STRIKE BEING DISCUSSED

According to rumOrS which prevail
among railroad circles. Waterville
which is just recovering from one
strike may be plunged into another
OF even more serious results. II j.
we'll known among railroad men that
2. meeting of the machinists of tina
Waterville division was recently ,irri
at which time organizer J. J. Jennings,
against whom the shop men directed
much criticism of his methods and
procedure during their recent strike,
began the agitation for a raise of s
cents per hour ard advocating that
the machinists here go out with the
Boston & Maine strikers.
1t is understood that he has been
working quite extensively among the
they also ask for a raise of eight GEMS
shop men and has urged them that
and 60 out with the machinists in
case of another strike.
At this time Of the year. with A
cold hard winter close at hand. it is to
he hoped that such calamity can he
averted for both the men and for the
community which is to bear its share
Of the burden of labor troubles and
which with business conditions as they
now are would be a serious handi-
ran
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
LONG STAY FOR
MEN AT
CAMP BOXFORD

Camp Curtis Guild, Bedford, Mass,
Sept. 6.-The regular routine OF the
51st Field Artillery Brigade was re-
sumed today. only on more intense
scale. More work was done with the
stationary field pieces and more OF the
batteries were taken out for long hikes.
The men recently taken into the bat
teries, either by enlistment or by being
transferred from some other branch OF
the service are receiving the necessary
instruction.
Present indications point to an ex-
tended stay in this camp. Wooden
frames with canvas tops are now re-
placing all the temporary shacks used
, as kitchens and other improvements of
o permanent nature are showing up
every day.
1t Is expected that the Governors Of
Maine. New Hampshire and Connect
icut will visit the camp.
The water supply for cooking and
drinking has been found to be made
qrate at some portions Of the day and
the men of the 1o3d Regiment are the
heaviest sufferers, as they are located
farthest from the source of supply