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The Detroit times., 1917-10-11

Dearborn-rd The road is seldom II
ever used. 10 SIS claimed Closing
me road DO was announced. will
hasten no constructor of tho Ford
tractor plant now bon progress
The auditors recomWend "a neN
lighting plant for mo county build
ing 20 furnish The flcctricity 1hat
the Detroit public lighting commit
sion noW iurnishIul 'mnder pro.
te-f
Several months ago the corpora
tIuu counsel ruled that b. FL. Illegal
for lh, cJy to sell thc counts rirc.
tricty and the lighting commission
ceased furnishing DO until circuit
CoHrt order made the board supply
JHo building a charter amendment
fo he submitted to tho people 10
tbo November election provides tuat
rhe lighting commission may sell
Sos product.
supervisor Vernon recommended
that thc matter De referred iu he
committee ON ways and means and
suggested that action Doe delayed I'M
m the issue Is decided In The cleo
ton
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11
ENGEL- NOT
TO Be COAL
DICTATOR
Too Busy To Take
PLACE; Official Will
BE Named Friday

one man viii tfil YOU whether
YOU are going fo have coal to pat in
your furnace This winter and MS
man viii be absolute dictator of
cycry shovelful of fuvi you usc
tle will NOT be George EngeL cify
controller ON good authuriy t
was learned by The Times. Wodnrs4
day. thai Mn Encel rs too busy lak
ink care OF ihu city finances to ffky
un this additional burden ilr ls re-
4Eardcd as no best expert in tho
City ON rho coal situation and ~
manner of distribution and ii Has
expected that bee would be- coal dIc
tatGr. bat be- viii not accept iho po.
sifiou
Mayor Marx and his adyi aors have
arranged wiih tbc national govern
n.on' fur enough coM 10 come to
brfoil 10 suppk ihe pressing de-
mand This coa Viii De- shipped CON-
orders from Harry a Garfield Ma
tiQnal fuel dictator 30 retail dealers
IN Detroit The local coal dictator
Will be- selected BOZ "a meeting tu hr
held in tht Wa orS office Friday
morning rhoottf 8. collected Nlll
have the advice and hclp OF Nr' En.
gel and wl' have all The authorize
;ho ciiy able 'o scsf in hW Sues
dealers aa DO NOT care 20 fake or
-.l---.i-.------
up hop FOR rhc city Will be- ig.4 po
silon 20 shut oG h,s source ~ sup
ply
Mn Engel had not received re-
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11
Many Famous People to Speak
In Detroit Open Forum Course

Waller Allen. Dec. l6. John J Muir
ply, New York. Dec. &c. Jackson
H. Ralston. Washington. d. c.. Dec
%. Norman Angel. Dec. 30. Mad.
anne Aino Malmberg, Finnisf& writ.
er. Jan IS, Ivy l.. Lee, Jan. 20 !,
Clarence S. barrow, Jan. 27. John
Dewey, OF Columbia university, Feb.
3: S. X. Radcliffe. OF England, Feb.
II: Or. Charles r. Aked, March 10.
Among other speakers 10 come at
dates yet TO be chosen are Herbert
Quick. Carl Vrooman. j. NJ Baer.
David j Lewis and James +. Brown.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11

about the streets IN bungalow aprons
ana boudoir caps N YOU want white
people % respect them.
Don't do your children's hait up pa
knots. alleys aud canals if YOU don
want other children 90 make tuh
90 them.
Don't carry on loud conversations
INA public places
Don't think YOU can hold job
unless you are Industrious. efficient
prompt and sober
Don't forget that cleanliness and
fresh air are necessary Co health
Don't start buying on the INSTALL
ment plan.
Don't fail 20 start savings ae-
count
To do these things means 20 hein
yourself and 20 600 more of your own
people la Detroit 20 make good on
their Jobs and 20 keep down preju-
dice. race friction and discrimination.
The Dress Well club has no dues
and all that il required Of is Nom
hers ~ 20 observe the "donta' and
20 pass on the Leaflets 20 other meme
bers OF the race.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11
BALKS AT TOM
AND JERRY FOR
TWIN BOYS

Aberdeen Wash. oct II
Whether their Two YOUNG sons. one
three wears OF age and the other
about three months old. shall be-
named Tom and Jerry i'm honor OF
their two grandfather Thomas
Thomas and Jerry McGnliCuddy, Is
the problem disturbing Mr. and Mrs.
Dan MCGilliCuddy OF this city. and in
The mean time me children are with
Our names The father of the two
hoys says he has all due respect and
regard for his childrens grandpar
ents. but he ls strong antiliQuor
advocate. and the combination of
name docos NOT appeal 20 Ism
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11
Negro Society Has List of
"Don'ts" To Aid Members of
Race To Win Whites Respect

In lcaaet issued by the Dress
Well club. which was recently
formed by me Detroit League on
Urban Conditions Among Negroes.
The statement Is made that com.
plants have come 40 the police de
partment and street railway com
pany regarding The unclean clothing
and loud behavior Of Negroes IN
public places. and IN street cars.
and warning is given that such
conditions n allowed 10 continue
VIII mean segregation and discrim'
ination The leanet goes on TO
sound the following "donts."
Don't crowd INTO street car in
Eouf dirty. greasy overalls, but stay
com Oh, platform as do the majority
uf white men pa such apparel
Don't Wrur oVCralls nu sunday.
Don't SIN baIefoptcd in front OF
Hom house or on Belle Isle or other
rnblic places
Don't allow yout women folk 10 go
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11
FLYER BROWNS
IN LAKE ST. CLAIR

Mt CLEMENS. Mich. Oct IL
p Is McGee civilian Instructor al
SeitrIdge aviation field was drowned
Wedue- day when his machine plung
ed info Lake So Clair Niece started
CON "a nose dip when hoe was about
mile from tho barracks Neither
De- machine nor body of the flyer
had been recovered late ihis after
noon
Niece lived Ia SAGINAW he WAS
an expert Boo manipulation OF air
planes and was lhc daredevil who
Wgh SeliTdEc students how to
.Dap,heloop and dQ the nose dive.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11

The Detroit Open Forum Will be
gin It's seasdn.of lectures in McCol-
lester hall, sunday afternoon, Nov.
! with Frederick William Roman,
~ Syracuse university, giving an
address on Germany and the world
war
The list of peakers will include
Prof Charles Zubelin. Boston. Nov,
~ Louis Wallis Chicago. Nov IS:
hudson King Washington. d. c..
Nov %. the Rev John c. Halli-
mond New York. Dec ? Frank
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11

PrintsnE--tb~ ptnsn neat kfnd--fhat
II riRbt---Tim~s Bob Dept.--NaIn f52a.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-11
LITTLE STORIES FOR BEDTIME


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The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09

a big man to do this. OF course, when
one does it he knows that he would
gladly enlist again, under the same
circumstances. But can you wondt :
that We often get sick OF it? We go
thru the monotonous, and seemingly
fruitless experiences of the soldiers
life without the excitement. That's
why We should pray. if We thought
there was efficacy in soldiers prayer,
that we be sent to France within the
next twelve hours. There, one knows
for Fritz is constantly reminding
him of the fact-that he is engaged in
serious business.
| think the uniform dress is a big
factor in making a man a soldier. 1t
is part of the tremendous leveling in
fiuence that he feels on the first day
of his army life. He looks at the fel-
low next to him. at the one next to
him, and at the hundreds around him,
and sees the same kind of clothes that
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09

next to him, but that he is really like
him There is no doubt as to how
he will be treated by the people who
don't know him. He is a soldier inst
like the soldier across the street or
like the one who got drunk last night
and kicked up a shindy in the little
village. Then You realize as never be.
fore, that Clothes make the men"
You yearn for more individuality. You
want to get away from the uniforms
for a while. You might as well cry
Tor the moon. No matter where you
go,-sometimes you think that even if
1t were to the uttermost parts of the
earth-the uniform is there. Not .on-
ly yours but the other fellows also.
You get girl and go for a walk down
country lane. It's quiet and lone
some. You take her hand, you-no
you don't, because another soldier
with another girl pops around the cor
ner. You glare at him, but you know
nstinctively that he is thinking the
same thing about you!
But I'm afraid I'm telling too much.
so l had better shut my mouth. With
firm convictions that the future holds
wonderful things for my old Alma
platter, | am,
Yours sincerely.
209SS22 Pie. Fred w. Shorter,
18th Cdn. Field Ambulance,
Whitley Camp,
Surrey, Eng.
June 16.
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09
N. j. MAN WRITES
OF MILITARY BLUES
Fred w. Shorter, IA, Tells
of Troubles in British
Reserve Camp.
GALL DRILL-NO WAX
Saws Unbearable MOnotony
Causes Privates to "Reg-
lister Kicks"
GALL DRILL-NO WAR"

Editor the Missourian: I'm 1914
man in camp with the Canadians. If
Won know what a military camp in
England is line, you would not won
der when | say that I'm as blue as
Mjsscur! sky. Wien one is blue he
usually looks back at the "wonderfuf
times he used to have. The most
pleasant years of my life were spent
at Old Mizzou. That's why, | sup
nose. 7 am writing to you. | have
feeling that maybe some of my old as
sociates will send me star-bomb OF
a letter that will scare the blue devils
out of the sky.
This camp is in the beautiful seen
ery country As soon as one geus
away from the scars of the camp, ne
is surrounded by scenes OF naturai
beauty that make him choke with ad-
iectives. Even with our fall klts-
and we never go on marches without
the darned things-we are forced TO
delightful exclamations. When l tell
Won our kit weighs about fifty pounds,
Won will see that I'm saying a mouth
full. Re-e-ally. as the English say, even
to sit on your detestable bed-boards
and think of those winding country
lanes hedged with holly, of the heath
covered hills and startlingly pictur-
esque little villages, you feel even
your mental horizon lose its blue
ness.
Partly for this reason we all like
: the route marches better than the drill
ling and physical jerks" The latter
get very monotonous. Besides, the
drilling especially. seems so useless
We "kick" among ourselves that form
ing four will never win the war
Marching in a perfectly straight line,
with buttons brightly polished and belt
properly adjusted. was all right for
the Tommy of peace times. but for
us who are bent on serious business
such things seem absurd.
Naturally, there are a great many
things like the useless shining OF
brass buttons that we all kick about.
To kick is soldiers inalienable right.
1t is remarkable to find how quickly,
not only in this but in other respects.
one becomes a typical soldier. When
you first enlist you are filled with
bursting enthusiasm. You are going
to fight to protect those things which
you consider as the highest possible
value. But before three months of
squad drill, company drill, Swedish
drill. stretcher drill, four o'clock re-
veillies, tattoes. kit-inspection, in
fernal grub, hard d-boards-befOre
a month or so of all this, and more,
YOU find yourself wondering what on
earth you are doing it all for. Or,
you may be scheming to get out OF
some unpleasant fatigue work. Or.
perhaps you are hoping that the next
meal will not be quite so bad as the
last. One almost forgets there is
war going on. If he is to keep heart
at all, he must force himself away from
the details and get large view of
what he is really doing. But it takes
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09

The public is cordially invited to
attend the Vesper Organ Recital by
DR.. Herman Almstedt, assisted by
Mr.. George Venable, violinist, and
Miss Myrtle Parker, soprano. at CAL
vary Episcopal Church at 4 o'clock
Sunday July Is. A silver offering
will be taken for the benefit OF the
Red Cross and for the Parish Fund.
(adv)
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09
TO SEND BOOKS TO ARMY CORPS
Library Association to Es.
tablish Stations for That Purpose.

The American Library Association
Is making extensive plans to forward
books to the sixteen military canton
ments, soon to be established by the
United States Government. At the
Louisville Ky) conference held the
last of June, a war service committee
was appointed which now has under
consideration plans for this work.
The details have not been completed,
but there will be a central station in
each state through which books can
be forwarded to the respective can
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09

he is wearing. He knows that prac-
tically every man, even to his under
wear, is dressed exactly like him.
Gradually ne finds himself believing
that is not only looks like the man
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09

tonments. The University Library
will be the station for Columbia and
through it the people will have the
opportunity either to send books or
to contribute money.
The daily Missourian., 1917-07-09
LOST AND FOUND
APARTMENTS FOR RENT

WANTED: To rent a four or five room
apartment. Furnished or partly furnished.
Modern. Near Academic Hall. Beginning
Sept. /. City references. Reply to Mis-
sOurian office.
Evening star., 1917-03-28
Two Armed Ships Get Through.

| The safe arrival OF the armed steamers
/ ST. Louis and Manchuria at destinations
| in England may be due to good chance
or possibly to the willingness of Ger
many TO allow ships sailing under the
direct guardianship of the United States
to traverse the war zone without moles-
tation. So far as known neither of
these vessels encountered q submarine,
though they presumably piled in gem
eral the regular steamship lane. 1t does
not follow, however. that submarines
were not on the lookout for them. 1t
will take more than two safe passages
by armed merchantmen to indicate a
willingness on the part of Germany to
avoid an unmistakable act of war
through an attack upon such ship.
The percentage of submarine sinkings
is still SO small that ship has more
than an even chance of getting through
without interception.
If it is Germany's disposition to avoid
q direct unmistakable act of war by
an attack upon an American vessel sail
ing under the guard of the United States
with defensive armament there still re-
mains ample cause of a break in the
sinkings already committed without
warning. Germany has given no indi-
cation of remission from sinking un-
armed American ships. 1t is hardly con-
ceivable that she will grant right of way
through the war zone to our armed ships
simply because they are sailing under
guard To do so would open the block
ade she has declared, even though the
ships sailing under the direct protection
OF the United States government may
not carry munitions. The st. Louis
carried miscellaneous cargo, largely
comprising foodstuffs. From the Ger
man point of view her hold was full of
eontraband goods. The main object Of
the submarine blockade is to starve Eng
land, and therefore. even though these
vessels sailing under arms carry no mu-
nitions the presence of grain and other
food materials on them renders them
liable to attack without warming under
the German proclamation
Indeed, the question of cargo is now
immaterial, for under the terms of the
unrestricted submarine warfare deela-
ration. all ships OF neutral as we'll as
belligerent nations, whatever their car
goes. are to be sunk on sight within the
zone. The real test of the expedient Of
arming the ships for defense as a means
OF opening the seas to American com
meree is yet TO come.
Evening star., 1917-03-28
Washington's Patriotism.

Last night the citizens of Washing
ton at the Board of Trade meeting gave
expression to their patriotic feeling in
the present national crisis in inspiring
terms. The meeting demonstrated the
local unity in patriotic thought. This
wholesome manifestation of community
spirit in support of the government in
its trying position must have good
speaking in definite terms of fealty and
support.
The citizens of all lines of effort and
all race origin joined in this demonstra
tion of patriotism. There is no hyphen
in the citizenship of Washington. The
occasion was especially fortunate in that
if proved the confidence felt by all
Washingtonians in their fellow citizens,
and afforded a gratifying opportunity
American cause on the part OF residents
of Teutonic origin.
These public expressions Of loyalty
are more than the mere recording of
sentiment They are inspiring to the
younger members of the community
eligible to service in case of national
need. This city has recently proved its
appreciation Of the services and sac
ritiees of the men who went forth last
summer at the call of the government to
serve on the Mexican border 1t con
tidently expects to make an even better
record of representation and service in
case of greater need in a war with Ger
many. As to the practical patriotism of
the capital there is no question. Last
nights meeting of the Board of Trade
eloquently testified to the spirit that
animates Washington at this critical
period of the national history.
Evening star., 1917-03-28
Partisanship and Patriotism.

The opening Of the discussion about
House control affords Us all pointers of
one kind or another about politics as
affected by the war.
In some quarters 4 mistaken impress
sion prevails This is that. henceforth,
all partisan feeling will be restrained
uGtii the war ends; that all legislation
hearing upon the war will be enacted
without partisan division: that every
Thing of that kind will nc done by
unanimous consent, SO to say.
This is not only unlikely, but unde-
siFablc. Diseussion-the free play of
opinions of the very essence of our
national existence. Were it abolished,
or shaeklea. or in any way discouraged,
the country would suffer. Those in au-
thority win benefit from considering
the opinions. even if they do not adopt
them. of those who see fault in what
is being done, and offer remedies.
There was never a more trying situa-
ton in Congress than that that existed
during our civil war Both parties
wanted the Union preserved. and voted
supplies freely. But there were warm
debates at times about men and meas
Gres; not in any key of disloyalty. but,
on the contrary. in that of impotence
tn see the work done well and quickly.
Mr.. Lincoln. the most patient and toll
Grant and philosophical of men. wanted
no clamps put ON anybody who had a
message to deliver. and desired to de-
liver it in the public behalf. And he
studied all messages so delivered.
whether for or against him, and doubt
less extracted from some Of those
against him matter OF benefit TO his
side of the question.
At this time. as at that the inter
ests of the United States are paramount
IN the affections and purposes of both
parties. Both parties want to serve the
country. Both, through their accredited
leaders. proclaim sentiments of devo-
non 10 the Union. but IT may well
tall out-as, indeed. IS certain-that diff
ferences of opinion will arise as to men
and measures, and that discussion OF
these differences will profit the nation.
Partisanship need never be antag
onistic to patriotism, and has never been
20 when in the hands of competent men,
Ours is Il government by parties; and
we have the best conduct of public
affairs when our parties are the most
vigorously led. \ strong minority
makes the majority alert and watchful
of its steps.
Evening star., 1917-03-28

storing order in a distracted little is
land for whose welfare we were respon-
sible. We had no other disturbing busi-
ness ON hand. Our task performed, it
was easy for US to retire. We did re-
tire. and the Cubans appreciated the ad-
ditiona1 obligations under which We had
laid them.
Today the world is rocking with war.
Violence and disorder are widespread,
and increasing. Congress is on the eve
of assembling for consideration of ques-
tons which dwarf all other questions.
The Cuban question is very small by
comparison. Still, the Cuban question
exists, and should we be obliged to take
hold Of it, and GO to the extent Of inter
vention, we might not be able to retire
as before. We might be obliged in our
own interests as we'll as in those OF
Cuba to keep the Stars and Stripes fly
ing over the island permanently. Ia
the disturbed new order we shall be
obliged to act in strict accordance with
what new world conditions impose on us.
Intervention Will mean the dispatch
ing of troops to Cuba; and no man may
say as to their number, or disposition
upon arrival.
Evening star., 1917-03-28
Cuba.

The news from Cuba continues dis
qu.etins. Hushwhaekers are active, and
the torch j. being widely applied. The
authorities are moving. but appreciate
'he fact that they have = mans job on
hand.
Developments indicate Il purpose on
She part of those who have taken to
ihe bushes TO force American intcrren-
Itou. They are men Of too much intel
-lSence and experience to be acting in
the hope Of taking charge of Cuban al
,aIrs themselves. They will feel re
varded ii they succeed in forcing out
Of power the men now in power. and
bringing independent government in the
island TO the ground.
The attitude Of this government is
excellent. President Menoeal is being
supported. and those in revolt arc
warned. In a formal statement lust is
sued, and published in Cuba. this ap-
pears:
The constitutional government of
Cuba has been and will continue TO be
sustained and backed by the govern
1nent of the United States in its efforts
20 re reestahlish order throughout the ter
ritory of the republic. The United
States government, emphasizing its CON
demnation of the reprehensiblc conduct
of those rising against the constitutions
government in an effort to settle BY
force of arms controversies for vhicl,
existing laws establish adequate legal
remedies, desires to make known that
until those in rebellion recognize their
duties as Cuban citizens. lay down their
arms and return to legality, the United
States can hold no communication what
ever with any of them and will be
forced 10 regard them as outside the
law and unworthy of its consideration. >
Intervention now would be attended
with difficulties unknown when we inter,
vened before. Then the world was al
peace. Nj we had to consider was re,
Evening star., 1917-03-28
Street Car Wrecking.

Whether they were strikers Or rnereiv Y
sympathizers, the men who last night
took possession Of a street car in South
Washington and after evicting the pas-
sengers and crew turned on the current
and started it racing down the street.
TO be derailed and smashed at Il curve
three blocks distant, did serious in iury
TO the cause of the men who are now
seeking recognition and better wages
from the Washington Railway and Flee
trie Company. This action was of q
kind that in other cities has marked
street car strikes. to the arousing of
public prejudice against the strikers.
Washington has during this strike had
only few minor disturbances. and
there has been general admiration for
the good order maintained by the for.
mer operators. Last nights affair. how
ever, indicates that the disposition to
destroy property and endanger lives pre-
walls here. That the runaway ear hurt
nobody was merely a good chance. Had
IT met Il ear coming in the opposite di-
rection IN the course of its wild flight
it would probably have wrecked it as
well as itself through the swaying caused
by the speed.
1t is impossible in street car strike
to distinguish between the acts of
strikers themselves and sympathizers.
Sympathy sometimes runs to extreme
heights of fanaticism, beyond the point
that the strikers themselves will 60, but
Evening star., 1917-03-28
The Snow Shovel.

'The deposed czar enjoys shoveiinG
snow.-NeWs IteM.p
Nicholas Romanoff, shoveIing snow,
Out of the palace and happy to go:
out whore the air is Doth bracing and
cool
Gay in his mood as n boy out Of school.
Back III the palace the shadows arc
dark.
And many a stain is a treacherous
mark:
And the warmest affections grow sor-
did and mean;
The snow that he shovels is chilly but
clean.
Shedding tear for the glories that
fade.
Yet glad TO be free from the pomp and
parade:
Joining the workmcn 10 toll with the
best
When the muscles are weary the mind
is at rest.
Oh, the best life can give is some task
TO pursue.
Where Nature is simple, and peaceful
and true;
And he has his reward. though the
sport may seem slow,
Nicholas Romanon, shoveling snow.
Evening star., 1917-03-28

the latter are actually responsible for
the condition in which this feeling is
manifested. Last nights mob undoubt-
ly contained some who were familiar with
the operation of the street cars. That
strikers wore actually present is not an
unfair conclusion. In any case, this ae-
tion makes it incumbent upon the rail
way mems union to denounce disorder
and in every way possible to discounte-
nance and discourage and prevent mob
action