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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1917-11-29

Justices Of the peace live largely on love
pro and con.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09
FLAG DAY

Flag day, June IA, is one of the
youngest of our national anniversaries,
but is fast finding large place in the
hearts of the American people, espe-
cially in the schools. The day was first
recognized June IA. 1894, when the
governor of New York ordered that the
Stars and Stripes be raised on all pub
lie buildings in the state on June IA,
1897, the one hundred and seventeenth
anniversary of the adoption by con-
gress of our present national flag.
This action the governor took at the
request of the Sons of the Revolution"
Flag raising day was also fittingly OBJ
served in Philadelphia on the same
date by request of the Colonial DANES
of America" The Revolutionary states
men, in session in the old City Hall at
Philadelphia, in 1777, appointed COM
mittee to consider and report on the
subject of general standard for the
troops Of all the colonies. On June II
of that year, congress passed the ia
nous resolution that the flag of the
United States be thirteen stripes al
ternately red and white. and that the
union be thirteen white stars on a blue
field, representing a new constellation
Tradition says that Gen. George WASH
ington, who was a member of the COM
mittee with Robert Morris and Colonel
Ross, took a rough sketch of the pro-
posed design to a Mrs. John Ross an
upholsterer, who was noted for her
neatness as seamstress. She lived on
Arch street. and her home still stands,
a shrine frequently visited by patriotic
pilgrims. The story runs that the
stars in the design had six points: but
Mrs. Ross much preferred stars with
five points. So, with a few clips Of
her scissors, she deftly cut out a five
pointed star for her illustrious callers.
who, satisfied of it's greater beauty,
accepted the change. Mrs. Ross made
a flag which was approved by congress.
1t was raised at once in Philadelphia
and the design copied everywhere by
the patriots. When Kentucky and
in 1894, the Stars and Stripes were
each increased to fifteen; but, in 1918,
congress voted to restore the original
thirteen stripes and to add new star
on the 4th of July following the ad-
mission of each new state. The OBJ
servance Of Flag raising day in our
public schools is very general and is
at once delightful and efficient means
of inspiring the rising generation with
the noble sentiment of patriotism.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09

John II. Mclean and A. =. Knox, said
to he Of Seattle were working Repub-
lies and tributary country last week
selling stock in The Know Company"
formerly n jewelry company that ac-
cordingly to claims, are going into the
mail order business. They were sue
ccssful In selling several hundred dol
lars worth Of stock to parties In this
section who gave notes in considera
ton. 1t was verbally agreed that the
notes were not to be negotiated with
in year, and in the meantime the
party giving his note If dissatisfied
with his deal the note would be can
celled by. returning the stock. 1t Is
said the smooth guys are in the habit
of negotiating the notes before they
leave the communities where they op-
crate But is it said they are work
ing within the law" and possibly 1t
Is legitimate company which, VIII
be dsbursing dividends in great big
gobs At any rate they have the hyp-
motto tact about them, capable of SELL
ing a gold brick to "A conservative and
close listed person IL they wanted to-.
They pulled off a few deals at Mol
son, running up into a few thousand
dollars, and were arrested, but the au-
thorlties let them go, after the notes
were returned to the signers.-Republic
Journal
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09
THE CUT PRICE BAIT

The Delineator contains no mail
order advertising for goods which can
be bought in the home town. This is
in keeping with the modern trend.
For some time back increasing at
tempts have been made by mail order
advertisers to tempt the public with
absurd savings. Because of this, the
Butterick Company, having respect for
it's readers as well as the revenue from
mail order advertisers, took its present
stand.
And it is quite likely that any num-
Der of magazines will follow it's lead.
For the majority of good merchan-
disc today is standardized advertised
merchandise.
as we'll as by mail. And in buying it
in Colville money spent for it is kept
at home
That an adequate idea may be had
Of the tremendous grip the mail order
house has upon small communities a
few figures will be cited:
1t is claimed that one mail order
house sells one-fourth of the families
in America.
One mail order house received POI, 900
orders for goods, accompanied by ST.
625.000 in cold cash. one day in Feb
ruary.
One mail order house showed sales
of $146.S35,5 5O7 in 1916, gain of 1898
per cent over the year before.
One mail order house showed earn
ings Of $16,4S9,O0O in 1915.
1t is estimated that 20 per cent Of
the purchc ses from small communities
go to the mail order house.
Isn't the foregoing a disgraceful
condition for towns such as Colville
to build up and support?
If continued, the thing 1t will lead
to will be a solid concentration Of
business in the big cities.
There'll be no worth while, small
community stores.
This will revert against small COM
munities just as the concentration Of
the country's money power within Wall
street reverted against the best in
terests of the country.
You remember that 1t finally got so
bad that the government had to take
hold and establish federal reserve.
banks.
If the public. through shortsighted-
ness, continues to send it's money away
to mail ORDER houses, instead of spend
Ing it among home town merchants,
it is sure to bring about a merchan-
dising condition similar to the none
tary condition which we had to endure
before the opening of the federal re-
serve banks.
Then, perhaps, the government may
be compelled to take hand. and open
up merchandise distrib uting agencies
In the small communities.
This IS no idle dream. 1t Is a con-
dition that will come about as sure
as fate If the continually increasing
mail order patronage Is kept up.
But. we believe too dcply in Colville,
in fact in all small communities and
in the peoples therein, to believe that
they will let towns go to blaZes, and
let properties decrease in value many
fold over any petty saving which
might be made by buying from mail
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09

with the criticism of our German resi-
dents against the European allies, let
us stop and consider what we would do
If we were now living in Germany.
Wouldn't some of us likely get our
heads taken off for favoring our home
country?
Better to reason and convince in the
cause of worldwide democracy, than
to denounce those who have not yet
been able to fully free themselves from
the shackles OF European monarchy
The righteousness of the cause of the
allies is quite capable of demonstra-
ton. Let us demonstrate. rather than
condemn
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09

The Stevens County Pioneer Associa-
tion will hold it's annual meeting at
Chewelah, Saturday, June 1G An
elaborate program Is being arranged
for the event by the people Of that
city, including a basket dinner on the
campus of the Jenkins high school.
music. speaking and sociabilty of the
style of forty years ago. Frank Habein
is president of the association, Mrs.
Clara Shaver secretary and John G.
Kulzer treasurer The meeting Will
open with the usual ceremonies at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, and the af-
ternoon will be devoted to sports and
"reminiscences. The committee of Che
welah people in charge of the arrange
ments Is headed by Mrs. John Ehorn.
All who have automobiles and room
for a pioneer or two are asked to Of
fer as many of the old timers as pos
sible transportation. well filled
basket. 1t is said. will add materially
to the success Of the occasion.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation, weakens the
whole system. Doans Regulets (25c
per boX) act mildly on the liver and
bowels, At all drug stores.-Adv,
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1917-06-09
Buy A
Liberty Loan
Bond
A patriotric act, a safe
investment. Your
bank will handle the
purchase without
charge.

order houses.
We believe this great Buy 1t in the
Home Town. idea 10 going to catch on
-spread-hacome live vital, breath
ing and lighting issue
keeping your money It home for con
tinued use Is more sensible than send
ing it out of the country where it can
net he used by you again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
Places Wreath of Flowers on Tomb of Washington, Claiming Japan's Right
 to Honor Him
PARTY SAILS DOWN
 POTOMAC ON STATE
 YACHT MAYFLOWER
Ambassadors Words Very Expres- sive of Japanese Love for
 the Men Who Love Liberty

Washington, August 26. vis-
 count Ishii, the special ambassador
 from Japan. placing a wreath of
 roses and chrysanthemums on the
 tomb of George Washington at
 Mount Vernon, today, claimed the
 right for Japan to honor Washing
 tons memory and reaffirmeda her
 devotion to the allies cause and the
 principles for which they waged
 battle
 The members of the Japanese mission, with Secretary and Mrs. Daniels as Presidents yacht Mayflower. Accou1- panying them were Ambassador sato. Secretaries Lansing, Redfeld and Ba- ker, Postmaster General Burleson, Speaker Clark, members of the Senate and House, high officials of the army navy and marine corps, members of the mission of other European countries and many prominent people in diplo- matic and official life.
 With the red sun of Japan on a white field waving with the Stars and Stripes above him, the representative of one of the oldest civilizations on earth, on the soil of one of the youngest, paid a remarkable tribute to the memory of the only man who has alike been hon. ored and is honored by the nations warning for democracy.
 Viscount Ishii said:
 "In the name of my gracious sov- ereign, the Emperor of Japan, and rep |resenting all the liberty loving people who own his sway, stand today not to eulogize the name of Washington for that were presumption--but to of- fer the simple tribute of a peoples reverence and love.
 Washington was an American, but America, great as she is. powerful a: she is, certain as she Is for her splendid destiny, can lay no exclusive claim to this immortal name. Washington Is now a citizen of the world; today he belongs to all mankind. And so men come here from the ends of the earth to honor his memory and to reiterate their faith in
 (Continued on Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
Colonel Roosevelt Endorses
 Soldier Sailor BiIl NOW
 Pending Before Congress
Ut Makes Great Step FowardIt Puts the United States Where It Ought to Be, in the Forefront Among
 Nations, Says Former President

 soldiers sailors bill Theodore letter Julian w public tonight with
  T have the bill for compenang nsurg the soldiers
  to
   particularly emphasis family  their dependents;
  his life
  0 backward
 
  nothing than families this nations call"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
BULGARIA WOULD
 DEMAND LARGE
 TERRITORY ANNEX
Each of Central Powers to Answer the Peace Pro- posals of the Pope
 Separately

Copenhagen, August 26.-Annexa-
 tion of large amounts of territory
 will be insisted upon by Bulgaria,
 according to an interview with
 Premier Radoslavoff. as published
 in Budapest newspaper. The pre-
 mier also is quoted as saying that
 the formation of great imperial federation of middle Europe might soon be expected.
 Each of the central powers will re- turn separate answers to the peace proposals of Pope Benedict, giving it's standpoint in concrete form, the pre- mier says. Turkey also will state it's case. which will be agreed to by all It's allies
 Premier Radoslavoff indicates Bull garia will demand the acquisition of Macedonia, the Dobrudja and the Ae- gean littoral, saying that this is in accord with the proposal for settlement of the Balkan problem on the basis of fright and justice. as made by the pope. The Bulgarians, he says. have freed their brothers on the Aegean coast, at Kavala, Drama and Seres, in Servian Macedonia and in the Moravia region of northern Servia. The liberated people. the premier asserts, desire union with Bulgaria. There is no need of saying ia word he adds, in regard to the De- |brudja, wrested by Bulgaria's sons from mighty Russia.
 The Central powers, the premier de- !clares, are the victors and without doubt will soon be united in a gigantic imperial federation of middle Europe The entente will rue the day. he says, if 1t does not accept peace and will soon be seeking a mediator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27

the disturbances of Thursday night is
 wonderful. There has not been a single attack on any negro since the tragedy.
 It would be too much, however, to ex- pect any community to calmly receive
 more negro troops after the action of
 the 100 men of. the Twenty-fourt in
 fantry."
 There is one company of the Illinois regiment here at present. The men are
 held closely to camp Thev will he ,lis- posed of with the remainder of the reg |giment
 Col. George Cress. inspector general of the Southern department. who has
 been herc safhern@ evidence of raa
 events that led up to the shooting, sa.d, tonight he expected to leave in a few
 hours for Fort Sam Houston, San An
 tonic, to report to Mai. Gen. James Parker.
 T prefer not to discuss the infor- nation I have obtained" he added II will turn it in to General Parker and
 any information must come rro,n him From San Antonio Colonel Cress win proceed to Columbus N M, to get the stories of the negroes who rioted through the streets of Houston. The last of the dead were buried here today, relieving to a certain extent fhe depression that has reigned since early Friday morning.
 A member of the Twenty fourth in- fantry, dressed in citizens clothes. was taken into custody late today by a member of his own race and subse- quently was turned over to the mili- tary authorities. He gave the name of Jerry Smith, Company NJ. Smith was recognized by negro, who led the soldier to a policeman. tell- ing him he could tell him where two iother blacks were hidden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27

cooperation of the other 20 per cent of the beet industry
 This patriotic action will not only make the saving mentioned above be- tween now and the end of the year, but will contribute to establish lower price for imported sugar throughout next year. says the statement, which continues:
 It Is the intention of the food admin lstration to adopt certain measures which will effectually assure that the price agreed upon shall not be extended during the coming year. even upon im- ported sugar. and 1t Is hoped that as soon as the Cuban crop is available the price will be less than $725.
 1t IS desirable for the public to bear ii mind" the food administrator points, out, that in order for the allies to be supplied with sugar, which is now off, the public must reduce its consump- tion of sugar by every means possible. That there is room for reduction in con- sumption without hardship must be evil dent when we consider that the average American consumption is about S5 pounds per person per anuum, whereas the new sugar regulations in England limit the consumption to 1 pounds per person per annum.
 This year the beet sugar crop will not be moving freely in the country be- fore October I. and there will be a few weeks delay before the reduced price becomes effective. This affords an opportunity for distributors and retail CTS to dispose of sugar purchased by them at higher cost level"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
try, practically ended tonight.

After a conference between Maj. Gen. George Bell, Jr.. and Brig. Gen. John A. Hulen of the Texas National Guard 1t was announced that all saloons and other drinking places could reopen to- morrow morning. All other restrictions were removed and business houses selling guns and ammunition can resume their trade. This being Sunday. saloons were closed any way, while in no way did the city give appearance of being under military government.
 With the situation completely cleared. Houston people are looking to the fu- ture. The opinion heard everywhere is that no more negro troops should be sent here
 While the Chamber of Commerce has expressed itself against the Eighth Illi- nois infantry. negro regiment. being brought here, when the other Illinois guardsmen come to occupy Camp Logan, there has been no formal action taken to keep the negro soldiers away. Never
 theless. scores of telegrams from cit izens are being sent to the Texas dele gation in Congress. asking 1t to wor.s towards diverting the Eighth regiment to some other locality. General Bell has been informed of this sentiment and SC
 have Brigadier Generals Hill and Eos ter of the Illinois National Guard. General Bell has made no recommends ton on the subject and says he will not
 Tt is matter that Washington mus,
 attend to-" he said. T will say. however. that I do not believe any more negro troops should be sent here. The man
 ner in which Houston has recovered from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
SWIFT STRIDES BY l. ITALIANS POINT ID AN EARLY VICTORY General Caddrna, Asked for Report, Said We Are Doing Nicely, Thank
 Y0u''

Rome August 26.-The battle be-
 tween the Italians and the Au-
 strians still rages, with the9i Au-
 strians stubbornly retreating at
 many points, including the lower
 Carso Numerous messages from
 the front received by ministers in-
 dicate that the Italians are making
 swift strides toward victory. When
 asked today for an expression of
 his opinion of the results thus far
 achieved in the battle, Lieutenant
 General Count Cadorna, commander
 in chief of the Italian forces. smil-
 ingly replied:
 we are doing nicely, thank you.'
 The official communication on the result of the battle shows that the decentralization of the Austrian troops is in part due to the extraordinary aerial and artillery work of the Italians which has destroyed not only the lines of communication, but has resulted ir the burning of all the main food supply stations of the Austrians. who for tho last week have been starving at points between Tolmino and the sea. This also accounts for the unusual number oi prisoners and wounded.
 The total losses of the Austrians from all causes are reckoned at nearly 100,- GOO, tho most important of which in ths Carso region have not yet been of fcially announced. It is said that among the losses of the Austrians are many men of the famous Twelfth al, vision. popularly known as the Iron Division"
 Monte Santo. the side of which has been scared by many struggles in the last two years and which is known in both armies as the spot where many men have become heroes, was taken by the Second army corps, under General Capnllo. who crossed at Anhovo and swerved around the base of Monte Santo, thereby cutting the Austrian line of retreat and completely isolating the mountain, which for so long had been a thorn in the hide of the Italians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS 1-Russin in period of mortal danger. Further advances made on IsOnH0 by ItnlinnS. Food stocks to he inventoried Au- gust 31. Fleet sugar producers ugree to limit price. Martial law now 1t end In Hou.- ton.
 Colonel Roosevelt ind0rsca soldier auflOr insurance bill. 2-American soldiers and sailors take London by storm. 3-MacAIiIIan'n story of arctic lan.l like fairy tnle.
 FEATURES. 4HEdftoriaI. b-E.ncng news. 6-SpOrts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27

notice to the public that this should mean saving of $SO00o,OOO between now and the first of next year was given out. It also was announced that the whole sale grocers had agreed to limit dis tributing charges to prevent exorbitant charges.
 In the near future the administration will state the price at which wholesale sugar should be delivered at large con suming centers The beet sugar price fixed is the equivalen. of $7.25, cane sugar, f. 0, b. seaport refining ports.
 towing to the holders of the remainder of the Cuban crop asking exorbitant prices for their sugar. said the admin istration's statement. "the price has ad- vanced during the last few weeks by over 15Ac per pound. The new Cuban crop will not be available until the lat ter part of December The beet sugar production. about s0o,o0o tons, begins to come into the market during the months of September and should furnish the bulk of supplies between then and the first of next year. when the Cuban crop will Dc available.-'
 At a conference between the food ad- ministration and representatives of 80 per cent of the domestic beet sugar in dustry of the United States, the state ment says, these beet sugar producers reached the agreement to limit their price to basis that will make possible the $So0oo,ooo saving to the public.
 "The representatives Of these pro- ducers," the statement continues have pledged themselyes to secure the active
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
FRENCH ADVANCE

Paris, August 26.-The French have made further small advance on the verdun front 1t is am nounced officially. French ad- vanced posts have reached the out skirts of Bethincourt and the banks of the Forges brook. Two German attacks on the heights of the Mouse were repulsed with large losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
SMASHING BLOW DEALT

Paris, August a6 - Another smashing blow by the French to- day on the right bank of the Mouse In the verdun sector netted gain of about two thirds of a mile on a front of two miles and a half, giving the French possession of the Posses and Beaumont woods and bringing them to the outskirts of the village of Beaumont.
 The official statement from the war office tonight also records ar. tillery fighting of great violence around Hill BOA on the left bank of the Mouse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
AMERICAN RECEIVES
 FRENCH WAR CROSS

Paris. August 26.--william Pearl or St. Johns, Mich, attached to the Amer . lean field ambulance, who was wound ed recently while in service on the front. has received the war cross
 American sanitary section No. ? has been cited for bravery of the person nel in removing wounded under heavy fire June 2s, 29 and 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
BRITISH RoUT TEUToNs

London, August 26.-The British last night attacked and drove the Germans out of a portion of the trench northeast of Gillemont farm which the enemy had captured in the morning, re-esta blishing the former British positions according to the official communication is sued by the war office this morn ing A German counter attack later was repulsed.
 The statement also tells of a re- pulse by Portuguese troops of a German raiding party southeast of Lavantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
German Propaganda
 Is Warned Against

Washington. August 26--Warning against German propaganda seek ing to stir up insurrection. among American negroes. is given in a statement issued by the Patriotic Education society.
 Anonymous postal cards and let ters urging negroes to rise against the whites and promising there will be no color line when Germany rules, the statement says. have been brought to the attention of the off. CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
British Rout Germans Out of Portion of Trench Talk
 en Earlier in Day
FRENCH ARMY MAKES ADVANCE ON VERDUN, FRONT, SAYS PARIS
Smashing Blow Reported to Have Been Dealt to Germans By the French on Right Bank of
 the Mouse

Rome, August 2s.-The Cans have made a further af Y. on the Isonzo front north Q ,5 ,rizia. closely pursuing the Az ns, the war office announcl q 7. Austrian counter attacks on t Y Q orso were repuised. The nun $ If prison CTS has been inc 6 sA to more than 2s.ooo. in ad to which captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-27
RUSS DEPENDS FRONT

Petrograd, August 26.--Attacks on several points on the Russian and Rumanian fronts were beaten back yesterday by the Russians. the war office announced. X fur ther advance on the Caucasian front, where the Russians recently began offensive operations, also is renortef