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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1917-12-25

ze ME opora} sic g}osowi Sumienla
i stanal W d}ugim szcrcgu peni--
tentow.
w bitwic pod Marine zginaf milo
|dy klerk zajety podnoszenicm ran.
nych Ma odleg}osci ME wyze.j SO
stop cd niemieckich rowow, pad}
ranny T. modlitwa ma ustach; Cd
niesiono go do pobliskiego lasku,
gdzic kapian : zo}nierz udziellf
mu ostatnich Sakremcntow sw;. u
mierajac wyrzekl: "Powiedzcie
moim, ze umieram W Bogu. Mech
}aska Boska %pozostanie PREY boja
!cych sic Stw6rcy ~zo}nierzach.'
Take jest usposobicnie francus
kich zo}nierzy, TAXA religijnosc W
obozic Il zasluga tego kap}ani ka-
tolickicgo kosciola, kaplani : oby
watclc, kap}ani zo}nierzc. l kt6z
wobec powyzszych obrazow smic
zarzucac katolickiemu klerowi
brak troski 0 lud, O Qjczyzne.Ty
ko wyrodck. Mech przyjdzie do
walki O wolnoSsc naszej Ojczyzny,
kler polski gorszym OF. francus--
kicgo ME bedzie.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1917-12-25
MASH AGENCl

Upowaznieni So do kolektowa
MIA abonamcntu WiaruSa haste
pujacy nasi agenci miejscowi:
ASHTON. Nebr. htchal Mendyk
BREMOND. Tex. n. c. Basihski.
FRIED. N. D.. A. A. Kaiser.
CRENVILLE. 8. Oak. J6zef Gruba
INDEPENDENCE. Via. Frank Wise.
MELLEN. Wis. Teohl Derdowski
NANTlCOKE. Pa Fr. Jablohski
LEO. MINI. Aateuss Bilski
OAK HILL. Mich. st. Pogorzelaki
SILVER LAKE. MIMI. FIR. Waletxki.
WARSAW. N. D. Teodor Wysocki
W1LNO. MINI. Fr. Bsdsihski
WILMINGTON. DEL. MN. Potaszswski.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1917-12-25

IZOulc - MySld1 uAqSAAoAAAo
|"Gwiazdki' a ma przyszly rok,
to juz jego ~zecz W tenn, ably chic
|pak sam juz ME wierzy1 W zadne
(anioly dzieciatka ftp.
Byle tylko Jasiek wyzdrowia}.
Krew naplyne1a Jak6bowi do
Iserca z niepokoju. Ostatnie kilka
|dziesiat krokow przebiegl pedem
Iprawie W kilku susach przesko--
iczyl schody i wszedi do mieszka--
Inia.
Przys}onieta Tampa rzuca}a sla-
|bo swiat}o IA pok6j iJak6b ztrud
|noscia spostrzegl re dr.. K. nachy-
Ilony stoi mad 10zkiem, z nateze--
lniem wsluchujac sic W ~rzezac!y cd
Idech dziecka. Anna kleczala PREY
1o6zeczku z twarza, ukryta W do
mach.
Jak0b ME mogl s}owa w.ym0--
wic, jek tylko cichy wydoby1 sic
L. jego piersi, gdy zobaczy} blada
Itwarz Jaska.
- Uspok6j sic pan rzck} dok
tor powstajac - zrobi}em wszyst
ko co bylo W mel mocy i skazuje
nauka, reszte pozostawmy Bogu.
On jest dobry i wszechmocny !
Dziecko W tel chwili ~zasnelo, jeze
iii sen potrwa dluzcj, chlopiec be-
dzic uratowany. Jutro zaraz z IA
ma zn6w przybede; teraz pora mi
wracac do domu, gdzie oczekuje
mnic rodzina z Gwiazdka.
Dokt6w wyszedl. Anna podnio-
s}a sic z kleczek, ably mezowi PREY
rzadzic posi}ck, lecz Jak6b tylko
reka skinaf, xe jesc ME bedzie,
|Gard}o mia} poprostu Scisnione
zalu i smutku. Poszcdf do okna
czolo oparl Emma szybe.
- Ze tel nawet ten doktor -
mysla} o Bogu powiedzial 2 go
ryczs - czlowiek przeciez Il
czny m6gl go p~ocieszyc pc
dobnym frczesem: Bog jest dob
Try! Czy widzia} kto kiedy tegt
Boga, zstepujacego ma ziemie, a
by pocieszac smutnych, ratowa'
konajacych?
Jakob drgnaf.
,, Vice i jego syn umrzc? nic g
Iuratowac ME zdola?
Biednym wzrokiem potoczyl j;
k0b dokola. JasnoSc bi}a &c WsZ,
stkich okien, z przeciwka docho-
dzi nuta pieSni: "W zlobie ley
ktoz policy koledowac Malemu'
Dzwieki picSni budza W piers
Jak6ba echa Z lat dziccinstwa.
| on kiedyS wraz T. rodzenst-
wem koledowal Malemu i dis je
szcze odczuwa, jak drga}o Ill,
: w6wczas SERGE miloScia ku malcn
|kiemu Dzieciatku, co W stajni lie
Iza}o IA sianku W towarzystwie b,
Idlat..
l A jego syn, Jasiek - nigdy ju;
koledowac ME bedzie? nigdy jul;
oczki jego ME blysna radoscia n;
widok "Gwiazdki'.
- Jezu jekna} - jezeliS napra-
, wde zstapif na ten SWAT, ratu,
mnie! Me zabiera,j mi dziccka!
) | dusza Jakoba rozplyne}a 81,
W zalu Gala istota swa rwafa si'
lido stop Jezusa.
Bog jest dobry i wszechmocn.y
Jak dlugo staf Jakob. pograzt
my " myslach sam ME vie, gdy;
, zapomnial o wszystkiem. co 90 o
taczalo, czujac tylko slime prag-
nienie: odrodzic sic ma nowo v
! wierze i wraZ z iona p%ostanowi
wielbic odtad Boga.
Wtem ciche kwilenic doszlo d,
uszu jego Jak6b drgna} i schyli
I sic do }ozeczka Jasia.
Dziecko patrzylo ma niego smu
l nie lecz - przytomnie.
- Tatusiu - szepna} Jasio -
ley Gwiazdka przyjdzie do a
l Dzieciatko Jezus spi W %stajence-
anio}ki Nh Spiewaja.
TAX synu - Jakob przem6-
{ ca tlumii CLOS, ably ME krzykna'
: z radosci - przyjdzie Gwiazdka
1 Bog jest dobry i tatuS kocha &c
tax, jak i ty Jasiu spij spokojnie
= dziecino
Jasiek oczeta zamruzy1 / wne
4 r6wny jego oddech swiadczyl
4 powracajacem zdrowiu.
4 - Chwa}a Bogu! szepnela An
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1917-12-25

CZY JUz DosTAIIsCH wasz
kalendarz Maryansi ma rok1s18ty
jezeli ME to przysliijcie nam va
sz4 prenumerate napE36d' ! kalen-
darz bedxie wan poslsny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
USE OF PUBLIC GROUNDS
FOR GARDENS is DENIED
Members of Central Citizens Asso-
citation Thinks Governments
Stand inconsistent.

| Denial of the use of public grounds
| in the District of Columbia for garden
| ing plots does not appear to be in con-
formity with the Presidents proclama-
ton calling upon the people to help in
prosecuting the war against Germany
by raising food on plots of unused
ground, according to speakers at the
Central Citizens Association. at the
regular meeting last night al the North
Capitol Savings Bank.
The discussion came up when COM
munication from the Post Office Depart
ment was read denying the use of the
plot of ground in the rear of the new
city post office for gardening purposes.
Bernard Rover characterized this stand
of the Post ONCE Department as un-
patriotic. and also pointed out that
there is much land in Potomac Park
east of the railroad bridge which could
be used to raise crops. He said that
since the President had called on the
people to raise crops it was as much
the right of the government to permit
the use of some Of this land as 1t was
for private individuals to give their
land.
President Martin ]. Mcnamara ap-
pointed Bernard Rover and Robert Nc
Mackin as a committee to confer with
John Dolph, chairman of the central
garden committee to take up the ques-
ton of having some Of the government
lands around Washington used.
On the motion of Thomas Donovan
the association Endorsed all the war
moves taken by the United States. Of
fered the services Of the members of
the association as a home guard and
offered the use of the business houses
of members OF the association as sta
lions for the receipt Of contributions
of materials for Red Cross use.
The association inc orsed tho activities
of the health Office in the attempt to
get an early decision on the question of
which branch of the Police Court has
Jurisdiction over milk cases. Oliver J.
Moore waA elected to=membeDhiN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
Plant Garden, is Advice
of Central Committee.

"Let me suggest, also, that
every one who creates or cul-
tivates a garden helps, and
helps greatly, to solve the
problem of the feeding of the
nations; and that every house,
wife who practices strict econ
omy puts herself in the ranks of
those who serve the nation"
From the address of Presi-
dent Wilson to the people of
the American nation.
Preparedness begins in your
own back yard.
If not there, in the nearest
vacant lot
President Wilson emphasizes
gardening in his summary of
the patriotic service required
of the American people at this
time.
Washington is peculiarly de-
pendent on far away sources
for its food. Back yard and
vacant lot gardening will help
this city to feed itself. Within
a few months residents of the
capital not only may face alb
normally high prices, but trans
portation facilities may be used
in moving men and munitions.
Prepare yourself against this
contingency. Help prepare
your city against food famine.
Plant a garden.
JOHN DOLPH, Chairman,
Central Garden Committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
HOME GARDEN MOVEMENT
TO BE A NATIONAL ONE
All Cities Urged to Follow Example
Being Set by National
Capital.

Charles Lathrop Pack. president OF
the national emergency food garden
commission, has written a letter to
A. J. Driscoll. chairman of the pro-
motion committee of the central gar
den committee Of the District. COM
mending the Work of the committee.
Mr. Pack calls attention to the fact
that President Wilson emphasized the
patriotism involved in the garden move
ment. and adds: The President of the
United States in his appeal TO the ma
ton today points out in forceful Ian
guage the part that must be played by
the people. The members of the Wash
ington garden clubs are now DONG
what the President urges all to do. and
/ sincerely hope that the good work
will be kept up.
Mr.. Pack Endorsed the idea of a public
mass meeting such as that held at the
Public Library last night. He con-
tinues:
The national emergency food garden
commission of which / have the honor
of being president. is urging through
out the nation as vigorous a campaign
as is being prosecuted here IN WASH
ington. Our whole aim is to aid the
people to aid themselves, and BY the
alton of home gardens, where fresh
vegetables may be raised all during
the summer season, great benent VIII
De the result. not only TO lhe iui
vidual family. but to the government
which now is burdened as never before
with a multiplicity of responsibilities.
THE need for immediate action on
the part of the people to embrace every
possible opportunity to aid themselves
and their country is apparent on all
sides. The great government Depart
ments, and the President of the coun-
try himself. are urging the masses To
permit no wild land go to waste. The
food problem is serious today, but with
war progressing. as it must progress.
with leaps and bounds, the food situ-
alton will become more acute and then
will the situation arise where the in
diyidual household must not only listen
to counsel. but must do his bit IL suf-
ficient food is wanted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
Onions Versus Poodle Dogs.

THE world is up against food short
age situation. and we might as well not
shut our eyes to the fact" said the
South Carolina member. There is more
patriotism in raising onions than
poodle dogs. 1t is the supreme duty of
every man, woman and child to meet
this emergency
| DIR. w. S. Washburn suggested that
good way to meet the problem of OBJ
tanning farm labor in this country
would be to exempt from CONSUMPTION
! the men now working on farms or
| those who would consent to go to the
country in place of rendering military
service
Rev. J. Riordan. pastor of Immacu-
late Conception Church, agreed with
Representative Lever that a small plot
of ground may be made to produce suf-
ficient vegetables for the average fam
1 lily. In southern France, he said. one
may find families supported from the
sale of products raised on one or two
acres.
4 Charles S. Shreve, president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations, de-
clared that the 1900 members of the
various associations affiliated with the
federation are interested in the garden
! plan and that their cooperation in
this patriotic undertaking can be
counted upon. He declared that 1T is a
/ home, the nation and the world, and
| that every family should do its part to-
ward making it a success Charles F.
| Nesbit, District superintendent of in
/ surance. a member of the committee
appointed by the Commissioners recent
| ly to investigate the food shortage sit
uation, told what the small garden
means to the average German family.
Practical Garden Problems.
| Some of the problems to be worked out
! in instructing Washingtonians along prac-
teal lines in the cultivation of gardens
were discussed by H. NJ Connolly, expert
adviser of the Department of Agriculture.
| who has been assigned to the local field
He said it is the intention to divide the
city into five main districts, each COM
! posed of five or six communities and to
demonstration garden in each of the
sectional units or communities Mr.
Connolly will visit each section once a week
and instruct gardeners in the vicinity al,
! to the raising of various products. Mr.
| Connolly pointed out that there are 10000
| families in the District, and that the only
way to carry the instruction to all of
them will be through demonstrations at
the sectional gardens.
John Dolph, chairman of the central
gardens committee, presided at the meet
ing. No resolutions were adopted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17

red blood IN
her veins, be-
cause it takes
u n u S u a |
strength and
stamina TO
learn to do
many things
well and keep
them up after
t h c Y a r c
| e a r n c d
Furthermore,
there is a
81 o wing
sparkli ng
ality to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
PeptoNan9aN
"The Red Blood Builder

Pepto-Mangan increases the number
and oxygen-carrying capacity of the red
blood cells. 1t improves your color
because it radically improves the source
of good color, the blood. 1t increases
your appetite and fills you with new
strength and vitality. Pepio-MGngGn is
easy to digest, promptly assimilated by
the blood, and splendid general tonic.
1t is endorsed by the medical profession.
Friendly 7parning:-There are substitutes
and counterfeits. But genuine Pefio-
Mdngan is sold only in the original bottle
and sealed package shown above, bearing
the name Guide. 1t is made by NJ. ].
BREITENBAcH Co., Manufacturing Chem
lists, New York, and is sold everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
FOUND YOUR
CAREER ON
RED BLOOD
II you lack red blood, try sensible
habits Of living, combined with
Pepto-Mangan, The Red Blood
Builder"

A Young Girl Speaks:
"The modern girl has to be an all-around
girl. That means that she must have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
Soil Tillers Not Slackers.

Those who stay at. home and till the
soil, that there may be food in abund-
ance, will be playing as important a
part in the war as the men in the
trenches; those who neither fight nor
give Of their time nor labor in the COM
mon cause of preparing the country to
meet and overcome the present situa-
ton can only be considered "slackers,
it was declared by all who spoke.
I'VE can't sit down idly and fight this
war" asserted Senator Jones. 1t would
be discreditable if we did not do our
part wholeheartedly and to the utmost.
1t is imperative that we have products
to send across the sea"
Senator Jones predicted that If the
war continues for a year it will be
brought home to the people of this
country in the form of famine bread
riots and bloodshed. unless every home
owner begins now to cultivate his back
yard and to that extent reduce the de-
mand on the general market supply of
foodstuffs.
Representative Lever said the Guilt
walton of back yards wouldn't make
anybody rich, but that the average
back yard in Washington could be
made to produce enough to supply a
family with many vegetables. He said
that 1t is as much the duty of the rich
as the poor to take up the gardening
plan, and that a lot of fine yards in
the vicinity of Dupont Circle and other
fashionable sections in Washington
should be put to practical use in the
present crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
Great Anniversary Sale i'm Bargain Basement
"A Permanent Place to Supply YOUR Wants
With Good Merchandise and Save Money!

Untrimmed Millinery, CSC
Others at $1.49
Lot Hats that would sell ordinarily at $lz5, s.,
$780, IS and $3.50 each, at Sl49.
Lot 2-Hats that would sell ordinarily at SlIo, ",
$3.50 and s. EACH at 98c
Hundreds yesterday! Hun -
dreds today! Hundreds will come A
tomorrow! Have YOU been here yet? MMHEkyNc
Plenty of styles to take care OF the -~I
wants Of every who comes to buy-@H~SH
Shapes galore No end to colors! -
Mind you these are hats that worth "A
yes are actually worth up to So A~k
Simply astounding values MM IA
The greatest sale the Basement Is5M N-Y&ar
Store has had since its inception. Don't nfaM W
hesitate! Don't delayl Come, be con- \E4Hy1 -
WINGED that this is a wonderfu-a
an exceptional value giving to be duplicated
again.
Shapes for Dress sport and general wear
Sale-Basement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17
WOMEN ARE TOLD
TO GROW ONIONS
More Patriotic Than Raising
Poodle Dogs, Representa-
tive Lever Asserts.
GARDEN SPIRIT SPREADING

President Wilson's appeal yesterday
to Americans to produce a greater sup
ply of foodstuffs received an immediate
response from Washingtonians, who
turned out in numbers last night to
listen to a discussion in the Public Ii
brary Of practical plans for converting
the capitals back yards into gardens.
Senator Jones Of Washington. Repre-
sentative Lever of South Carolina,
chairman Of the committee on agricul-
ture of the House; Commissioner
Brownlow and others who spoke did not
mince words as to what the situation
calls for. They declared that the world
faces a food shortage. that even this
country may be confronted with famine
and food riots before the year is out;
that it is the patriotic duty of every
man, woman and child to aid in produc-
ing food, not only for consumption at
home, but for the sustenance of the
millions fighting across the sea with
whom America is jointed in common
cause,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-17

pure blood which seems to be reflected in
the personalities of girls who are truly
red -blooded."
Every man, woman and child needs rcd
blood in order to live to the full the won
derful, complex life of today. For red
blood is the fountain, the foundation, the
food source Of all the physical and mental
processes.
If you lack red blood, and all that goes
with it, you labor under an unnecessary
handicap. Throw off the yoke Of weak
ness and i'll health. Let plain, nourishing
food, fresh air, moderate exercise and
Pebto-M angdn build your blood and your
body from the very foundation, the red
blood cells.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22
100000 SPIES NOW IN COUNTRY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.--There
are 100000 spies in this country, Sem
ator Overman of North Carolina,
speaking for the administration, told
the senate today, in urging prompt
passage of the spy and conspiracy
measures suggested by the depart
ment of Justice.
He said the department OF justice,
ever since the outbreak of the Eu-
ropean war, had been unable to cope
effectively with conspiracies because
of inadequate legislation.
Senator Overman declared his in
tention of keeping the senate in ses-
ion until midnight, if necessary, to
pass the bill. Senator Cummins de-
clared it would be at least some hours
before il would be passed
as that threat?" asked Senator
Overman.
mo, only prophecy retorted
Cummins.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22
STEAMER
SINKS SUBMARINE

New York, Feb. 2l--In forty-minute
battle between German U-boat and
the French line steamship Guyane off
the coast of France on January q
the submarine was sunk, according to
officers of the freighter, which ar
rived here today from Bordeaux.
The Guyane was one day out from
port. At $50 p. m. Captain Rousselot
said, the U-boat was sighted some dis
lance to port and apparently en-
deavoring TO cross the freighter's bow
to stop her. Use submarine fred a
shot, which fell short, and then the
Guyane turned sharply to starboard.
SO that her big o5-millimeter gun,
mounted at the stern, could be trained
on the approaching vessel.
The submarine fired second shot,
which fell considerably short, and a
third struck the water close by the
freighter.
Meanwhile the Guyane's gunner had
sent one shell, which failed to hit, but
4
struck very near its mark. A second
shot from the Guyane, Captain Rous-
selot said, hit the U-boat squarely
andathe underwater boat was seen to
collapse.
During the next thirty minutes the
German craft appeared to be strug-
Cling for existence. No one appeared
on the deck and no further attempt
to shell the freighter was made and
the submarine disappeared. The
freighter's officers said they had no
doubt but that the U-boat was lost.
The Guyane, steel vessel OF zoos
tons net, carried thirty-seven men
There were no Americans aboard. She
brought a general cargo of about l0O(
tons.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22
PASSAGE OF DAYLIGHT
SAVINGS BILL URGED.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.-Marcus M.
Marks president of the National Day
light Saving association, announced
today he had written to President
Wilson urging him to expedite for
passage the Gallinger-Borland bill
now in the hands OF committees, pro-
viding for turning the clock forward
one hour during the summer months
Reports received by the association
indicate, Mr.. Marks said, that il the
United States adopts the plan it will
then be submitted by Canadian bust
ness organizations to the dominion
government for consideration.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22
INDIAN VETERANS
WILL BE PAID
Appropriations Committee Favors d
Proposal to Set Aside
$4,000.

The joint appropriation committee
Of the legislature has reported ia
vorably on the $4,000 appropriation
for the relief of the Indian war vet
Grams Of Utah and the amount which
has been recommended by the COM
mittee will be placed in the general
appropriations bill which is to be
brought into the legislature during
the closing days of the session by
the committee. This is the first ap-
preparation made for Indian war vet
Grams since 1913.
When the matter came before the
appropriations committee yesterday
Il was decided that the Greenwood
house bill, covering the same matter,
should not be reported out favora-
bly,. but the committee, took the ,poI
sition that the Indian war veterans
should be paid. On motion of Sena-
tor Armstrong. $4,000 was appro-
priated. Rust Of Kane county urged
that the committee Immediately me-
moralize congress asking that the
United States return to the state the
$4,000 appropriated, asHhe Indian
war veterans had rendered service
to the nation in defending the west
ern states from attacks by the In
dams. A memorial of the same char
acter was introduced in the senate
Friday by Senator Reynolds asking
congress to refund to the state $780,
900 appropriated in 1913.
For the past several sessions OF
the legislature an effort has been
made to get sufficient appropriation
from the state so that pension fund
could be established for the Indiar
war veterans and for the widows o.
those who have died. Last session
the money appropriated was cut from
the general appropriation bill, as tn
appropriations of the legislature ex
ceeded the income of the state b!
$4,000, 900.
In an effort to keep state insti
buttons within the amount OF mone'
appropriated by the Legislature tn
committee acted favorably on a bill
which IL It becomes law. will max
the expenditure of a greater sur
than has been appropriated a mis-
demeanor.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22

was not until he approached ]. w.
Morrell with one of his pieces of
worthless paper that he was check
ed up. Mr.. Morrell phoned Tremon-
ton and found that the young man
did not have a checking account.
Checks had been passed on the Hub.
Howell Brothers, Dunbar & Hyde
and others.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22
SALVATION ARMY IN 10 YEARS
FURNISHES BEDS TO $4,000, 900

CHICAGO, Feb, 2l.-Statistics made
public here today by the Salvation
Army covering the entire country for
the last ten years show that the army
furnished approximately 54,OOOOOO
beds for indigents, nearly 44,OOO,OOO
meals were provided, 345,4lS persons
were given summer outings and more
than $4,000 tons OF coal were given for
emergency relief, o.,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-02-22
ADDITIONAL LOCALS

Our readers will no doubt be
greatly interested in the article from
Golfers in this issue. making Com
ment on Congress. The reference to
Utah's senior senator by Demo-
cratic senator should not 90 unnotic-
ed by the people Of this state who
admire Senator Smoot for his abil-
ity as a national character.