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Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
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DOUGLAS WILSON JOHNSON
DOUGLAS WILSON JOHNSON
FOREWORD.

The following pages contain the
substance of an address delivered by
the writer before the annual conven-
ton of the Iowa Bankers Association
at Des MOines on June IA, 1917. A
request from the bankers of one Sec
ton of the state that the address be
printed in German for circulation
among the large German-born popula-
ton of their district, together with a
number of inquiries for copies of the
English text, have tempted me to be-
lieve that some good purpose might
be served by publishing the address
in it's present form.
However opinions may have differed
In the past as to our duty in the
world crisis, there can be no two
opinions regarding our duty today.
America has decided that splendid iso-
lation is no longer possible in a world
rendered wondrOus small by the swift
steamship and express train, the tele-
graph and telephone, the cable and
wireless teIegraphy. We are our
brothers keeper, and have entered on
O. policy of international cooperation,
first to compel just peace, and then
to preserve it undisturbed from future
assaults by autocratic militarism. We
have pledged our faith and must fight
q good fight to make the world safe
for democracy. Every ounce of the
national strength ! st be brought to
bear, every man in the whole country
must render loyal, devoted service.
The Stars and Stripes have never yet
been unfurled in lost cause. They
must not now go down to defeat.
The only assurance of success lies
In the answering devotion of our
whole people to a cause they believe
sacred. 1t is imperative therefore
that the issues Of the present war be
made clear to every citizen. Ameri-
cans will not support with enthusiasm
D cause they do not understand, nor
shed their blood with Unmeasured
generosity to achieve ends they can
not see. If the following pages help
q few among my fellow citizens to
measure the magnitude of the cause
we serve, they will not have been
written in vain.
DOUGLAS w. JOHNSON.
New York, July 1, 1917
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
THE INEscAPABLE CONFLICT.

TIE INE0SAFA6EE
Having placed in contrast the Amer
lean ideal and the Prussian ideal of
government, let us next consider this
all-important fact: The two ideals
are mutually antagonistic and cannot
long exist in the world side by side.
This statement may on first thought
seem extreme. One may ask, Cannot
every nation select that one of the
two ideals of government which it
prefers, leaving every other nation in
peace to do the same? Is there not
room enough in the world for the
peaceful development of both ideals?"
The answer is in the negative, and
for this reason: The Prussian ideal
denies one of the primitive instincts
of mankind, the instinct of individual
freedom and personal sovereignty.
From the beginning, man has rebelled
against slavery whether the enslaving
power be bene1cent or brutal. An in
efficient government Of his own crea-
ton is more tOlerable to him than the
most efficient control imposed by an
other. A people enjoying unwonted
pIOSpSl4Iy may 4OI q CA4nC uOS4AO4J
nit to the hand which feeds them; but
sooner or later the instinct Of freedom
will assert itself and the people grow
restless Especially is this true where
the people enslaved by an autocratic
government are surrounded by free
men who govern themselves. Liberty
ia an inevitable, unconscious prose
lyter.
There remains to the autocratic gov
eminent but one procedure. 1t must
offer to it's subjects compensation for
their slavery, and destroy the proselyt-
ing influence which surrounds them.
Both are accomplished at one stroke
by military conquest. Just as freemen
will undergo stern military discipline
for the sake of victory, so a subject
people will submit to a ruler who
assures them military glory and the
privilege of triumphing over their
neighbors. Autocracy and aggressive
militarism are inextricably bound to-
gether. Through militarism autocracy
must conquer the world, or from a
peaceful penetration of the ideals Of
liberty it will suffer decay.
No one understands this truth more
clearly than does the autocratic gov
eminent of Germany. It's motto:
"WOrld power or DOWNFALL" is not the
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
The Presidents Definition of Germanism

Innumerable articles and many books have been
written to define "Germanism" and show to the world
what it means
In his message to Congress December 4 President
Wilson defines it follows:
"This intolerable Thing of which the masters of
Germany have shown the ugly face, this menace of
combined intrigue and force which so clear
ly the German power Thing without conscience or
honor or capacity for covenanted peace"
This Thing must be crushed, and if not truly
brought to end, at least shut from the friendly
intercourse of the nations, says the President
only when this Thing and it's power defeated
that the time we can discuss peace with
the German people.
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28

Continued next week
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
TWO IDEALS OF GOVERNMENT.

There exists in the world two fun
damentalIy opposed ideals Of govern
ment. One is based on the concep-
ton that the government is the SER
want of it's citizens and exists for
their benefit. According to this con-
Deption the divine right of the indi-
Vidual to life, liberty, and the pursuit
Of happiness must be conserved, and
the most successful government is the
pne which most effectively promotes
the free development of it's citizens.
The growth Of this ideal of govern
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
THE PERIL OF PRUssIAN1sM

This week we begin the publication of column
article 'The Peril of Prussianism," will publish
it in two three nstaments 1t brings facts we'll
known to the student of history comprehensive
way the question why world is against
Germany. We recommend it's careful perusal
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
She Knew Her Country.

In kindergarten class flags were
shown, and in answer to a question q
little girl gave the response that was
expected of her:
"This is the flag of my country"
"And what is the name of your coun-
try?' was the next question.
TITS Of thee" was the prompt reply.
indianapolis News.
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28

Some people get the reputation of being disloyal
they just naturally contrary and OBJ
stinate. If living in disoyal community these same
people would be whOOpng it up Sam per-
who lets his Obstinacy lead him an untenable
position is something than foolish dis
loyalty should not give undue to loyal people
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
A Grandson, Far Removed.

LandIord-Yes, sir; we've a cente-
marian in this village. AS a matter of
fact, this is his grandson-or are you
his great-grandson, Joe?
Joe-Great-g eat-great-grcat-gr-
Visitor - Oh, come. come! That's
scarcely possible.
Landlord (confidentially) He isn't
telling lies; he's only stuttering.-Lon
don Passing Show.
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28

fare of it's citizens, docilely served by
a disciplined people rendering I'M
questioning obedience to the COM
mands of their sovereign. Assuredly
this second ideal of government is
prominently the Prussian ideal.
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28
NEW YEARS GREETING

To and all we extend the greetings of the
son. with the hope that the New Year may have much
happiness and opportunity for usefulness in year
in which country will make the greatest demands
upon
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28

Telephone bus calls for Grif1th's
bus to the Merchants Hotel any time
of the day or night. advtf.
Morris tribune., 1917-12-28

silly ranting Of wild extremist, but
brutally frank statement of profound
truth. The German governments oft
repeated assertion that it is fighting
defensive warfare should not be
pushed aside as an idle falsehood. The
tide of popular discomfort with auto
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

The First National bank has
just issued in neat pamphlet form
a digest of the new war tax rev.
enue law, covering the Individual
income tax, corporation income
tax, excess profits tax, estate tax
and miscellaneous war taxes.
Such a publication is of interest
to every citizen. All who desire
them will be furnished with a
free copy by calling at the bank.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02
GERMANY'S LATEST LOAN

Berlin has announced the close
of Germany's seventh war loan
with a total subscription of IL,
430, 000,0 900 marks, which is
slightly less than the subscrip-
ton to the sixth loan last spring,
but exceeds any of the others.
At the old gold-exchange value
of the mark the present loan
would amount to So, 107, 500, 900.
But the value of paper mark as
established in the neutral ex-
changes around Germany is now
only about half of the old value,
which makes this loan amount
only to a trife over 81, 500, 900, 900
or the smallest sum subscribed
to any German war loan since
the first one in 1914.
The present loan is thus of in
terest chiefly in revealing Ger
many on the full wave of an
enormous paper-money initiation.
1t represents on grand scale
between government and people
a swapping of irredeemable paper
marks for labor and material and
then return swap of paper
marks for paper in the form of a
bond. New York World.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

AS evidence of the strong fl
nancial standing and patriotism
of the Knights of Pythias order,
the Supreme Chancellor, with
headquarters at Indianapolis, has
sent the following notice to the
local lodge here as we'll as to all
K. of P. lodges throughout the
country: Our Board of Control
purchased 500, 900 second Liber-
ty loan, making our total contri-
button in Liberty bonds $780,
000 -
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

S. D. Taylor, at one time pub
Usher of a newspaper at Bonners
Ferry, is going about the state
in an effort to organize republi-
can clubs. A poor time to at
tempt anything like that. Just
now the republicans are standing
back of a democratic president,
and they are going to until this
war is over. The kind of clubs
needed at this time are patriotic
clubs, after the style of Roose-
velt's big ck.-Lewiston Ban
ner.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

Many newspapers have made
the mistake recently in stating
that after Nov. I'd the postage on
drop letters in the home postof-
flee would remain the same as
before-one cent. The printed
instructions to postmasters fix
the rate for drop letters and post
al cards at &c and for all other
letters Sc.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02
IDAHO OVER BY $1,000
600.


A grand total of $1,000, 900,
an over-subscription of So, 600, 900
is the great showing made by
Idaho in the second Liberty loan
drive. Shoshone county heads
the list, having subscribed ST.
663, 200, an over-subscription of
$703, 200. Ada stands second
with 81. 597,00O
D. W. Davis, state chairman
of the loan campaign, informs US
that Geographic communications
received show that the fund is
swelling over the report made
Saturday night. The $11, 900, 900
subscription he states is conserv-
alive, as that figure makes a
good allowance for the falling
down of any of the counties
which have not received full re-
ports from precinct chairmen.
Late reports have shown an in
crease in amounts subscribed in
Idaho and Blaine counties. The
former has total subscription of
$3.50, 900 and Blaine county $145,-
900, an over subscription of $45,-
600. Adams, Butte and Power
counties have made up the full
amount of their allotments.
These were reported somewhat
short on Saturday night.
The fund was greatly swelled
Sunday by the employees of the
Oregon Short Line, whose total
subscription to the loan is figured
at 100000.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

G. W. Phillips this week show
ed US a copy of the Register, pub
lished in his old home town of
Wilbur, Wash, containing a list
of those who subscribed for Lib
erty bonds. George feels rather
proud of the patriotism shown
there, as the little town of about
400 people subscribed for $125,-
600 worth of bonds.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

Some fellow with considerable
time on his hands has figured it
out that it would take person
counting as fast as possible-a
thousand years to count a billion.
Quite sum that. If you don't
believe it, try it yourself to count
a billion silver dollars.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

Our banks deserve credit for
coming so nobly to the rescue in
the Liberty bond loan. Were it
not for their efforts and big SUBJ
scriptions this vicinity would be
far below its quota. However,
all who assisted in buying bonds
are deserving of much credit.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

The Lewiston stock show, be-
ginning Nov. 9th and lasting a
week, will be attended by thou
sands of stockmen from every
section of the Northwest.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1917-11-02

Idaho has oversubscribed, and
with money left in every pocket.
Bully for Idaho!
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-28

forceful and concise events so clearly
narrated.
The league will assist by their dona-
lions.
Quiet Homo Wedding.
Mary Ellen, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. T. Nelson Of this city and Mr..
Tracy A. Highly were married Mon
day evening at the home Of the brides
parents, 140S Hays street
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
g. William Barnum of the Second
Presbyterian church, In the presence
Of relatives and a few intimate friends.
At s o'clock the bridal party de-
scended the stairway to the strains Of
Mendelsshon's wedding March,"
played by Miss Jane Davies, and took
their places beneath a large bell Of
autumn foliage where they were met
by Rev. Barnum.
A very impressive double ring SER
vice was used. During the ceremony,
Chaminade's "Serenade," was played.
The bride wore a girlish frock of
white crepe de chine trimmed with
pearls and carried shower bouquet
of large white chrysanthemums. The
tulle veil was caught cap effect and
fell in soft folds to the hem of the
dress. The bride was unattended
| After the ceremony, refreshments
were served.
| The bride was stenographer in the
office of Miller Velle and the groom is
in the employ of the Bell Telephone
company.
/ The happy couple left on short
wedding trip and will be at home after
Nov. Is at Ills North Tenth street.
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Farewell Reception.
The ladies of the General Aid of the
Emmanuel Methodist Episcapol church
gave a farewell reception in honor of
Mrs. Joe Farmer, at the home of Mrs
A. Baird. at Twenty and Brum-
back streets Tuesday afternoon A
short program was enjoyed. Then
Mrs. Bond in behalf of the aid, pre-
scented Mrs. Farmer with a souvenir
spoon, after which refreshments were
served. Mrs. Farmer will leave for
Salt Lake in few days. She will
make her home in Salt Lake.
Society Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul B. Earle returned
Saturday week from a five weeks
visit east. principally in Virginia and
Philadelphia. New York City and the
national capital were among the large
centers visited. They also visited Mrs
Earle's relatives in Ohio near the city
of Columbus.
Mrs. F. NJ. st. Clair of Weiser Is Wis
iting Mrs. l. A. York.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Barton will leav,
this afternoon for North Yakima, ATr
Barton having been summoned becaus,
of the critical illness of his brother, DR.
J. F. Barton, who is mayor of Nortl
Yakima
Robert Barton of st. Paul, Mimi, 1.
visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr.. ant
Mrs. c. A. Barton and will remain al
winter.
Mrs. Clyde Dory of weiser is tn
guest of Mrs. Blake.
> Mrs. Toner Antisell and her daugh
ter, Miss Marion, who went to Wash
/, ington, d. c., about 10 days ago t
join Mr.. Antisell and visit the famil
= of his father, the late DR.. Thoma
, Antisell reached the national capita
!. after a delightful trip and are find
ing their life in the new environment
, full of interest and pleasure.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-28
Edited by = q q q
Mrs. ]. @. Green


apples and Hoover lemonade" (sugar-
less) formed the refreshments and the
girls said the lemonade and doughnuts
formed pleasing combination.
+ + 4
Halloween Party.
A Halloween party will be given to
the children of the Sunday school of
st. Michaers at the Bishop futile
church on Friday evening at o'clock.
The parents of the children are also
invited.
For Library Fund.
The first of series of entertain
ments to be given for the benefit Of the
library picture fund was staged Friday
evening at Carnegie hall.
An interesting and most unique pro-
gram was given. A piano selection,
The Last Hope" by Gottschalk, was
splendidly given by Elizabeth Clark, a
promising musician from St. Teresa's
academy.
Extremely pleasing was the reading
of Little Sister" from Roy Rolse Glib
sons book The Morning Glow" by
Miss Shirley Treadwell
Mrs. H. r. Bird san very sweetly.
Times Roses" by Alice ellington,
! giving as an encore Can You Keep a
! Secret?"
| Elmer Davidson. dramatic reader
from the Boise high school, who holds
the De Lamar medal from that section,
was at his best in presenting ION the
Wire and Going Home" by Robert w.
| Service.
| Ploomie Long, one of Bosses most
talented singers, was indeed charming
as she sang Love and Music" in the
Italian dialect, from Toscas op. by
Graconia Puccini.
The most unique number was that
| of the human Victrola. A singing
scene from Weber G. Fields wonder
! fully presented by Mrs. Cora Wood
Eggleston, to which she received an
encore and gave Uncle Josh Billings
Miss Bernice Morehouse, the well
known and much appreciated violinist
gave two splendid serenade selections
/ Miss Bradt, instructor of art in the
Boise high school, gave a most inter-
esting talk on What is Art?" In clos.
ing Miss Bradt gave brief biography
of the two artists whose paintings arr
being exhibited here, Minerva HolhepI
Richert and Arthur J. E. Powell.
From each collection a painting ha,
been selected for the library.
Catholic Women's League.
The Catholic woman's League met
in st. Johns hall Wednesday,. AS this
was the annual meeting considerable
business was transacted. Mrs. w. -
| Cathcart, the newly elected president
was in the chair. Mrs. William Nc
Reynolds sang two solos charmingl,
and Mrs. J. K. Bruce read a letter from
an Idaho boy In France" Mrs. i
Blackinger spoke on the "Bahai move
ment and it's origin" Mrs. It. Regal
gave brief talk on the Soldiers
Xmas packages which the Red Cros
is packing. Mrs. Stole spoke of so
cial service work of her committee
Her report as usual, was excellent
Mrs. Lyman spoke on the treasure an
trinket fund. The league greeted sew
eral new members at the social hou
which followed the program.
The league has decided to stud,
church history for Its years work ant
the first address on this subject wa
given by Rev. r. S. Keyzer in an en-
tertaining and instructive discourse
His hearers were delighted with thu
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-28

- -IOHE ana more DO SOCIAL dildiTs
mi take on a martial spirit; and
Hill while hospitality is extended
i as cordially as ever, and per-
haps, with even more genuine
kindliness the absence OF lavish enter
tainment is beginning to be noticeable.
That the first phase of human char
acter is asserting itself. is fortunate.
For, If ever there was time when the
sweetness of courtesy and considera-
ton for others should be exercised;
when the tenderness of womanhood
and the chivalry of manhood be ap-
parent, 1t is now, when the whole
American nation seems to be drawing
closely together as one family. The
day in which we are to be tested has
come. And whether we be but dross.
or whether we be Of fine gold, we will
be known for what we are.
Social life must continue, and the
grace and beauty of friendly inter-
course must not be neglected. Cour
tesy and gentle speech. kindly act and
cheering word will do much to alleviate
the stress of the present.
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Choir Entertained.
Dean and Mrs. Chamberlain enter
tanned the members of st. Michaers
Cathedral choir Thursday evening
week at the deanery. Games were
played and music enjoyed and later,
delicious refreshments were served.
Pink chrysanthemums and autumn
leaves were used for decorating. About
thirty-flve guests were entertained.
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owyhss Daughters
The Society Of owyhee Daughters
will give Halloween party Wednes-
day evening at Mrs. Alvin Regan's
home on Franklin street. The purpose
Of the party is to raise funds to fence
the old cemetery in Silver City where
% many Of the Owyhee pioneers are
ut rest.
Any lady or ladies who may have re-
sided in Owyhee county at any time
are cordially invited to attend.
An admission of five cents will be
charged.
Tuesday Musical.
The Tuesday musical gave a most in
teresting program last week, meeting
in Eilers' Music House. The topic OF
the afternoon was keenly interesting,
THE Later Pioneer Composers" by
Mrs. C.. A. Barton.
Vocal solo
(a) "Stay By and Sing.
90 my Dearie".. Jules Jordan
Mrs. Jack Skillern.
Violin solo
H. 10 la
(b) Laughing Eyes. ......
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Homer Bartlett
Mr.. Schettler.
Vocal solo
(a) "Rosebuds" ..............
OBJ "Moonbeam". Homer Bartlett
Mrs. Steen Fletcher.
Piano solo
(a) Polka de Concert" ..........
................... Homer Bartlett
Mrs. Jeffry.
Vocal solo, with violin obligator by
Mr.. Schettler.
(a) Dream Visions" ............
Observation-Disclosures. .Silas G. Plat
Mrs. Steen Fletcher.
After the close of the program Mr.
Schettler gave an extra number
-Thais," which was much enjoyed.
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Miss Laura Shoup's Visit.
Miss Laura Shoup, Of Salmon City
daughter Of the late United States
Senator Shoup, of Idaho, paid Boise G
brief visit last week as the guest Of
Miss Soma
On Monday Miss Soma observed hei
day at home to receive Miss Shoup'.
friends and many called. There ha.
been informal entertaining for thi.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-28
NEW MILlINE R'

Piano moving made easy. Call 70.
Peasley Transfer & Storage Co.-Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-28

NEW MTIIINEHY.
More new models just received.
Prices right The Bonnet Shop, zoos
Main street. Adv Thurs Fri Sun OPS
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-22
PRIMARY DATE
 SET TOO SOON
Many Prominent Arkansans Think Democratic Committee Acted
 Hastily and Arbitrarily.
(By Clio Harper.)

Little Rock, March 21.-The ac- ton of the Democratic State Cen tral Committee in calling pri- mary for the selection of candidates for delegates to the constitutional convention on April IA is not meet ing with unqualified approval.
 It is being openly condemned in some quarters, as at Fort Smith, .whore tho Noon Civfcs Club de- nounced it as arbitrary, resulting in closing the doors to the best men of the state" The complaint is not so much against the primary, as it is the date that has been set. Had it been called thirty days be- fore the election, or on or about May 26, prospective candidates would have had an opportunity to enter the race and file their pledges under the corrupt practice act, which requires that they be filed not less than thirty days before the election. As it is, only one day was given for the filing of pleges after the committee had called the prim-
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-22

Iconstruction of the law will enable them to cast their first vote at the primary on April IA, provided they possess the other qualifications. This is esally true of those who have become of age, 21 years, since the last time for the assessment of
 taxes. A liberal construction is being placed upon this provision by
 some who contend that all women,
 whatever their age, have become of
 age since the passage of the law
 by which they have been partially
 enfranchised. So far, nothing has
 developed upon which it seems
 probable that a test case can be predicated, and developments must be awaited.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-03-22
Soap Made by Ancient Romans

Soapmaking was known to the ancient Romans and there is a theory that they obtained their knowledge of the art from some of the Germanic tribes who had learned 1t from some of the tribes farther to the west and north. Pliny mentioned that the Germans used both hard and soft soap, and he indicates that it was discovery which had been made by the Gauls.