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Evening journal., 1917-03-13

by German ships, but by German
"terriblcness."
No President ever had a better
chance 20 speak with the support OF a
whole nation than has Mr. Wilson; no
President ever had a more prOpitious
moment TO earn the support Of united
nation by translating into action its
Inmistakablc will
The Tribune trusts that Mr.. Wilson,
in the five weeks interval before Con
gress meets. will not return to the
policy OF "watchful waiting Which
can no longer be justified. even by the
weak, If once accurate, argument that
the country is not ready. The cOun-
try is ready. The last stronghold OF
obstruction, the United States Senate,
has surrendered. The last defenders
of German interests against Ameri-
lean lives have fled their position.
Mr.. Wilson should now act with
promptness. If, as it now seems, il
lies within his power to arm mer-
chantmen in advance of the meeting
OF Congress. The Tribune believes he
should do it, Any action he takes
can be taken with the fore-knowledge
that it will be supported by a nation
at last awake to the meaning of Ger
man methods and the menace to it of
German world policies.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
The Negro's Rebuke
lFrom the Owensboro. ~. InquIrer.l

Roscoe Conklin Simmons. a Louis
Vile negro, stood before a gathering
of his own race n few days ago and
in words that indicate his genius and
his culture, gave definition of low
atty which the Courier-Journal pub-
fishes in its editorial columns as n
reouke, which it declares should
spread a blush of shame on the Cau-
casian skins OF some who are con-
spicuous in the eyes OF the nation
just now" Continuing, the Courier
Journal says:
when men Of superior learning and
vaunted super-race connections, in
trusted with the solemn duty of serv-
ing and protecting their country's des-
tiny, join with foreign tyrant cut
throats 10 heap contumely upon the
nations head and tie his bands
stretched out TO protect the lives and
rights Of Americans; when sniyelliug,
white pacifists join with all the trait
or-slacker crew to invite national dis
grace and ruin, we'll may this member
Of an inferior race boast
We have a record TO defend, ut
no treason, thank God, TO atone or ex-
plain. While in chains we fought TO
free white men-from Lexington to
Carrizal-and returned again to our
chains. No negro has ever insulted
the flag. No negro ever struck down
a president of these United States. No
negro ever sold military map
OF secret to foreign Government. No
negro ever ran under fire or lost an
opportunity to serve. to fight, to bleed
and to die in the republics cause. Ac-
cuse US of what you will-justly and
wrongly-no man can point to "A singl,
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
WILD RIDE OF BOSS PHANTOM HUNTERS.

THE curious institution that is called the American
Il Union Against MIitarism has been sending out
food of return postal cards that it urges people to
fill out and send Congress, apparently with the idea
that it induce Congress not to support the Presi-
dents stand in the present situation
Here is one Of the statements that go along with
this appeal
"In modifying her war zone Germany has offered
safe passage for all American passenger ships which
keep to a prescribed course and which govern
ment gurantees free from contraband."
Then Queshon-"Do you think VIC should enter this
in to uphold our legal rights to so into the
war regardless Of these conditions?"
lnasmuch there arc no conditions and Germany
never made any such offer, answers to such ques-
ton utterly meaningless. You might as well ask
people iF they in favor of going to war with
Mars
Here is another:
"A national advisory referendum is not unconsutu-
tional and could be carried out by the Census Blu
through the postmastors in twenty-five days"
Then, Question-"Do you think that the people
should be consulted before Congress declares
except in cases of threatened inyasion?"
But II these fetch persons would repel invasion.
then clearly they not the level when they op-
pose preparation to repo It, You can't turn that
trick if need arises with lace handkerchiefs and a
bottle OF water.
And IL they would not repel it, what in time is
the of all this talk about a referendum? Ths
thing to do is to surrender and be quick about IT,
Lnt suppose we were to have a referendum as
these excellent but deluded females advocate Suppose
we ON it now. Twenty-Five days-and five for
the necessary action of Congress; that makes a
month.
Suppose the vote is against going to war
The next day Germany commits intoerable
overt act that declares without actual invasion.
DO we wait thirty days until Americans are being
murdered? DO just sit still and twiddle our
thumbs while another referendum is taken? Or what?
A Union Against Miarsm is not needed in this
country. Nobody could ever put over mlitarsm here
mot on your life. What need is Union TO
Stand Behind the President and one that thinks more
Of the national honor than the Union Against Mill
tarism thinks of its tender skin.
In an emergency such the one which now con-
fronts country it is time for serious national
heed to be paid to either Who have
garden-hose spines and who serve Germany's pur-
pose quite well when they seek to dampen national
| pride and fighting spirit.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
WISE ACTION by THE STATE SENATE.

our state Senators are 10 be commended for the
~ splendid judgment they displayed in reconsidering
the vote by which they passed the bill TO destroy all
rcd cedar the State OF Delaware which arc,
may be- within two miles OF an apple orchard.
The bin in its present form is both dangerous and
unjust II would open the way for the bsckmailing Of
the OF red cedars, especially where they adorn
cemeteries and private lawns and lanes. In addition
it that all red cedars infected by cedar
rust which is not true and fails TO prescribe with
sufficient dennitcness. the compensation which farm
and other OF red cedars shall receive for
having them destroyed for the benefit Of apple growers
In fact, it opens the way wide to possible black
mail and injustice TO red cedar tree in rural
New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties that should be
amended in many essential particulars defeated.
Every red cedar tree should have, under any
bill passed. full assurance Of adequate compensation for
his trees, according TO their sizes.
The price scale should be stipulated and graduated
according the varying sizes Of the cedar trees Ger
tainly the OF damage should not be left to
the arbitrary caprice of local commission, which
might denude mans lawn, lane farm, or strip
cemetery Of its chief arborea adornments and aware
only nominal damages
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
our CREATpsT LIVING ExPERT.

G ENATOR Won LAFOLLETTE was billed TO lecture
~ at Wheeling W. Va, on "The Undermining of Democ-
racy" It is needless to say that the engagement
made some time ago before Won, LaFoette showed his
hand as the Kaiser's lieutenant
After the Senate hasco the citizens OF Wheeling got
together in meeting and adopted resolutions or
derng LaFollee not to come to Wheeling
Several speakers denounced him as "a traitor to
the American people"
Won LaFollette is brazen enough. vain enough and
egotisc enough TO TO Wheeling in spite Of the
meeting resolutions We hope he goes and is permitted
10 make the speech.
Won LaFolleo is OF the greatest living experts
on "The Undermining OF Democracy" and the inside
information he can give ought to be intensely inter
esting.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

instance OF our disloyalty.
awe have but one country and one
flag. the flag that set us free.
It's language is our common tongue,
and no hyphen bridges or qualities
our loyalty. Today the nation faces
danger from a foreign foe, treason
stalks and sl1ulks up and down our
land in dark councils intrigue is he
ing hatched. I am a Republican, but
Wilson Republican. Woodrow VIII
son is my leader. What he commands
me to do | shall do. Where he com
mands me to go l shall go. II he calls
me to the colOrs, I shall not ask
whether my colonel is black or white.
I shall be- there to pick out no color
except the white of the enemy's eye.
Grievances ! have against this peo-
pie. against this Government lnjus-
tice to me there, is, bad laws there
are upon the statute books, but In
this hour of peril l forget-and you
must forget-all thoughts Of self or
race or creed or politics or cOlcr.
That boys, is loyalty.
"That this address was a notable
piece OF diction and oratory means lit
tie. save as a tribute to the talent and
erudition of its author and an augury
Of what may come from others of his
race when given his opportunities. As
9 rebuke to the traitors and Ameri-
cans not worthy of the name it de-
serves the widest reading, while such
white men as La Toilette, Stone
OGorman, Vardaman, Works, Bryan
and all their ilk instead, perhaps, OF
/ being tarred and featnered black
should be forced to read these words
of black man.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

From Dover comes the information that the trustees
OF the State College for Colored Students that
town. have decided TO keep the institution open during
the entire Summer Il Is felt that such policy will
give the boy students an opportunity TO study agri-
culture under conditions favorable than those
which heretofore have existed The system also con-
templates that they shall be enabled to thir col
loge expenses through their Summer work. The
change has been made in Difference TO a suggestion
by DR. p p Claxton. United States Commissioner OF
Education, The people OF Delaware will welcome any
change that VIII the educational efficiency Of
the institution
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
FUNERAL OF MRS. PERKINS.
speclal 10 rHE EvENING JoURNAL

optSldA W AIlE EVENING JOO OhNALA
ELKTON, Nd March 13 - The
County Commissioners have appoint
cd Eugene Plummer, superintendent
of Pivot Bridge, which spans the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
The funeral of MuE. Virginia Roberts
Perkins, was held on Saturday after
noon. from her late home ON West
High Street
The Town Point Auxiliary will hold
st. Patrick's Social on Friday even
ing. March 16.
Personals.-The Rev. J. j. Otis, for
merly pastor of the Elkton Methodist
Episcopal Church, greeted old friends
here on Saturday, 4. Ierk-
ms. of Washington, d. c.. is visiting
Elktou relatiyes-Miss Sallie r. Mil
Ter. of Colora. spent Saturday in Elk
ton.--Miss Clara Blackburn, of War
wick. has hoen the guest of friends in
Warwick Mr.. and Mrs Frank Poole,
Of McDonough. Del, spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. William Sterling
Evans.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
sPECIAL sERYIcEs Ar CENTRAL

A series of special services will be
held in the lecture room of the Cen
tral Presbyterian Church. beginning
this evening at 7.45 O'Clock. The series
VIII be continued for two weeks. A
young peoples choir will lead the
singing and the minister. the Rev. J.
II. Crawford, will be assisted by visit
ing clergymen.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

Americans did in 1898 and get rich at the nations
pense
Bang The whole force Of the government and OF
public opinion down upon them and three days
later the prison doors swung upon their heels
That's the way TO do it here. II is no time to be
respectors OF persons Graft by eminent firm OF
wealthy ship brokers is much treason any other
France has a department organized and equipped TO
see that every contract big little is honestly full
filed and every article furnished is OF standard
quality.
II the Secretary OF War knows his job he has that
kind OF department already planned for us.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

Farmers Institute to be held at
Hockessin, on Thursday afternoon.
March 15, Prof. H. V. Cory. of Della
ware College. will deliver an address
on the subject of the Hogan System"
of selecting laying hens. DR.. II. p.
Ewes, of Wilmington, will also speak
on Diseases OF Livestock"
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
WITH THE PARACRAPHERs.

II lt seems to be moving time in Mexico-Louisville
s tes pleasantly sorrowful for our enemy in trou-
Oie'-Milwaukee News.
bie l9Sws divide their friends into assets and liza
to- seid M.o says he can "quit any time he wants
,Gon wants TO- you may have noticedErie CPa1
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

A. Collins, to Douglass E. Collins, and
letters of administration we're issued
upon the estate of Rebecca Pryor to
James r. Pryor.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
cur Our GRAFT-AND MAKE III sTAY Cur. OuT

=
I + 90 into this war. let's be prepared from the
very start TO put the kibosh on all the gentlemen
who will think they have a fat chance to gouge the
government
We had enough Of that sort Of thing the Spanish
american war-enough and then some. The mem
orles OF that purid scandal ought to be st strong
upon us. Let's see if can't do one good job and do
~ moie soldiers OF the United States were slain in
0 py rotten provisions worthless eoupment and
sieeuy contractors than fell by Spanish bulloss
about ten TO one
~ "oie emoaimed beef more antoue food relics
esseu rom forgotten corners and fed IN our .o,-
olers' no more doctored garbage SUI
no more tottering wrecks of vessel. a
the scrap heap to be sold to the government nun
NO more sailors lives risked pnon -
ships that some shark Of profit grabber NAV
million. may make
No more $4,000 steamers sold to the gosernmeD, Co.,
100000. lot
Also, more politics and no more favor,t,sr g.,
running war
If go into this thing it will be for the best q, mo
tyes absolutely spotless record
Let's keep that record just as clean
The example OF France ought to inspire US Herr
is democracy more democratic than ours that ha
been two years and half in the without soilin
its hands staining its
There persons in France IT is true who wher
the war began thought they would do as certain
Evening journal., 1917-03-13
INSULTING NO WILMINerONIANs.

ONLY plea OF extreme emouonalism with conpli.
~ cations featured chiefly by exaggerated ego can
account for the following editorial which appears in
The current issue OF the Milford Chronicle:
Notwithstanding the fact that for a century past
Kent and Sussex counties have sent OF her best brain
and Drawn OF both men and women to the CITY of
wilmington and that those and daughters of south
crn Delaware have largely been the business legal and
morsl forces OF Wilmington there Is lack of under
standing there of what lower Delaware stands for.
and what It's morals mean for the entire State VIII
mington contains in its population fully forty per cent
or an the people, who do not understand the form OF
civil government under which they live Their moral
code Is totally different from that Of Wmingtons
citizenship which stands for patriotic government and
the moral laws of the land With this condition exist
ing TO so great an extent IL would be dangerous
perimentFO place the referendum" political moral
questions in the hands of Wilmington, Of any
mopoitan population. For this the results of
referendum vote moral questions, or laws CON
trolling similar issues is not the way to secure
reforms Because Of this We grow more firm in he
hef that the people of Delaware who reside in the
lower counties, well those in rural New Castle
county must retain the balance OF power in all State
legislation For this reason the referendum is dan
gerous proposition for rural Delaware Wilmington,
our one city, and OF which very proud has too
many irresponsibies, too many transient too many
ignorant Of the responsibilities OF citizenship to be
trusted TO dominate the business or civic laws
We OF southern Delaware respect and love our vii.
mington brethren-but we do not care to become a
vassal 20 the political or moral views of her cosmopot
tan population.
Such an utterance an aront to the people Of the
city of Wilmington who a mass are to say the least
Just intelligent just moral just patriotic and
just capable Of exercising the duties OF ctzenshir
are the people of rural New Castle, Kent and Sus
sex counties. Intimate association by Colonel Theo
dore Townsend. editor OF the Milford Chronicle Will
the people Of this city for many years must have
WINGED him of that fact. Hence the insulting com
ments quoted above become all the inexcusabl,
in the eyes Of the citizens Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

GRANT LETTERS ON ESTATES.
Letters testamentary have been is
sued by Isaac r. Brown. register Of
Wills, today, upon the estate Of Mary
Evening journal., 1917-03-13

INSTITUTE AT HOCKESSIN.
Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
. DOVER, Del. March 13.-At the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07

V E / 7
KILLED
a crocodile.
and in it's
s t o m a c h
found the
bones Of an
Gland, claws
Of a cheetah.
hoofs Of an
impalla and
.has bell of a
turtle Along
the upper
Nile these
ugly custom
ers kill hun
dreds Of ma.
tives every
year. with a
marked pref
erence for
women and
c hild
Think what
must have
been Annette
kellermans
feelings when
s h e " a $
I o s s e d
bound hand
andfoot. into
a swimming
pool filled
with the big
brutesl
M Co ]
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-07

T II E
HARDEST
Of our wild
fowland
one Of the
TASTES St
likewise be-
coming un-
fortunately
raj re, I n e
canvasback
duck is an
object Of es-
pecial inter
est to every
duck hunter.
every epicure
and every
wild life
ons erV
ZIONIST. That
m a n y o I
these birds,
at dire risk
Of starvation,
will hang
a r o u n d
n orth ern
lakes. where
they are pro-
tected by
law, in jan
uary, rather
t h a n 6 o
south. where
the season is
open until
February |.
is little 4
n short OF 4
4 remark 4
able. 4
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
I HI E. RICE OF HEAT.

the world
billion bushels Now the
opportunity for the American money
IS
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
ALONG ROUTE THREE

Friends and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs.
.Adolph Schilling rendered them a surprise,
a week ago last Saturday.
Another party took place at Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Fishers on the same day.
Miss Mary Kuehn is visiting with the
families of Anton Meidl and Anton
.Schmaus these days.
Last Wednesday a party took place
at the home oil Anton Meidl. Cards
and dancing formed the evenings amuse-
me11t.
Theo. Ginkel was visiting in Nicollet
last Saturday.
n A number Of young folks assembled
at the home of R. Schmaus last Friday.
A good time at dancing was enjoyed.
X Saturday the friends and relatives of
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Lamecker rendered
them surprise. Dancing formed the
evenings amusement. A good time was
enjoyed by all. Bill Getting and Ed.
Havemeyer furnished the music.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
.CONGREGATIONALISTS
HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

"a S., go - j. -- . 81 & = !. K
At the annual meeting Of the Con
gregational church held few days ago,
the following officers were elected
Deacon, Alex. Russell; trustee, H. L.
Beecher; treasurer, F.. A. Stoll; Sunday
School superintendent, F. H. Krook;
assistant superintendent, H. L. Beecher.
Rev. E. F. Wheeler is superintendent 81
the Junior Christian Endeavor Society
The following committees were ap-
pointed: Music, Mrs. F. D. Minium,
Mrs. Edward Veeck, Mrs. C. A. Poynter
George Bromley; organist, Leslie Olsen;
prudential committee, Mrs. H. L. Beech
er. Mrs. G. A. Ottomeyer, Mrs. H. C.
Hess, Mrs. F. P. Starr. The Rev. Mr.
Wheeler, +. H. Krook and the church
deacons are the members OF the above
committee.
About fifty members OF the church and
several visitors were present. The
treasurer's report showed the church
society and the various affiliated societies
to be in excellent financial condition.
Refreshments were served and The
meeting was one of good fellowship.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
HIGH SCHOOL HUMBLEs IT'S
Isl. OPPONENT.

- y - + - : &
Another victory was hung up beside
those already taken, when on Friday
evening the High School basket ball
team came out victor over the Morgan
high IN hard fought contest on the local
floor by "a to Z score. This gives the
high school boys three victories and one
defeat in the games played thus far.
Fridays game was by far the best and
hardest fought game played this year.
The local quintet started the scoring
with a field basket by Kogge. Another
point was added on a free throw, and
this was followed by another basket by
Kogge. Then the Morgan players began
to- score but were unable to come up with
the required number of baskets. Thru
out the entire game three or more points
were kept between the two scores, the
New Ulm quint always being in the lead.
The first half ended with the score is to
IL in favor Of the locals. -
In the second half the Morgan boys
put up game fight but the New Ulm
team gradually drew ahead and when the
game ended the latter were victorious
by score Of "a to II.
Herzog was the main factor in scoring
on the local team, getting three field
baskets and five free throws. Kogge
and Olson put upra good defensive game
and the former also made three baskets,
all from difficult angles. Berg and
Coufal seemed to have day off, their
shooting being very poor.
f For the visitors Dahmes was the chief
cog, being the only one able to success
fully dodge our guards. Thirteen Of the
seventeen points made by the Morgan
t'team were credited to him. Hillig was
the only other visitor that made field
basket
Next Friday the high school team will
go up against the high school team Of
Kasota. The game will be played on the
Kasota floor.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
AGED WOMAN DIES

Mrs. Mary Simmons, for many years
a resident Of Golden Gate, died at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. George j.
Blakeslee, in Chicago, last week, and
the body was brought to Sleepy Eye for
burial. Mrs. Simmons was born in
England, ninety-two years ago, and came
to America when a young woman. She
was married to Mr.. Simmons at Kenosha
Wis, and came to Golden Gate, this
county, where they conducted store
for several years. Since her husbands
death, number OF years ago, Mrs.
Simmons had lived with her daughter
in Chicago. She had been ill since last
May, from hardening of the arteries.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
MORE AND BETTER GRAIN

Safe
adapted
wheat its highest yielding milling properties mixed
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-01-24
LoC;.AI. NOTES

Arthur Yackel has been re-appointed
postmaster Of Comfrey by President
Wilson. The Cornfrey Office has been
raised from the fourth to the third class.
Mrs. E. T. Critchett of Minneapolis,
has been the guest Of Mrs. G. B. Weiser
for the past week, and also visiting other
old-time New Ulm friends.
February 8 is designated as Thrift
Day." a new holiday, Of which but few
people appear to know anything, and
some evidently care less. d,
Soren Nelson Of the firm Of Wendt &
Nelson, has been granted a patent on a
corn husker by the government patent
department. Mr.. Nelson has been
working on his patent for several years.
Governor Peter Norbeck of South
Dakota, has recommended the abolition
of the Senate branch Of the legislature in
that state. The senators don't quite
agree with the governor.
The farmers of Minnesota own more
than SO per cent of all the automobiles
in the state. The exact number owned
by the states agriculturalists on No
vember l, was 62,757.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. E. Vextor of Sacra-
nlento, Calf, are the happy parents of
an eleven pound baby girl born January
18th. Mrs: Vextorz was Mrs. Mary
DIN when she lived in New Ulm few
years ago.: Mrs. John Ahrens is a
daughter of Mrs. Vextor.;
There are 1875 telephone companies
within the state OF Minnesota, according
to the report of J. w. Howatt, super
Visor Of telephones, to the State Rail
road and Warehouse Commissioners.
These include the farmers mutual lines.
OF which there are so many within the
state.
DR.. Ramsey, professor OF Greek at the
Seabury Divinity School Of Faribault,
will conduct the services at the Espicopal
church here next Sunday morning. DR..
Ramsey comes in the place of Rev. F.
w. Street, the regular rector of the
church.
President Herman Polkow CT the
Minnesota Association Of County Com
mlssloners, has appointed the following
as legislative committee, to keep tab
on what the lawmakers are doing that
will affect the commissioners: H. Burn
man, Jackson; A. j. Wright, Bemidji; T.
H. Foley, Mankato; Peter napkin,
Brandon; L. A. inflow, Fairmont.