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THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
1t Has the Approval Of the Protectors
OF the AdIrondacks.

To THE EpIroR or THE SUN-Sir: The
Association for the Protection OF the
Adrondacks. which is most conservative
in its attitude toward any relaxation
of the restrictions OF Section I OF Arti-
Gle VII. of the Constitution which would
allow the cutting Of trees In the State
forest preserve. announces its approval
OF Amendment No. 2, which Is to be
submitted to the people at the election
next week, and which provides that the
section shall not prevent the state from
constructing a State highway from Sar-
anac Lake in Franklin county to Long
Lake in Hamilton county. and thence
to Old Forge in Herkimer county by
way Of Blue Mountain Lake and Ra-
quette Lake.
EDWARD HAGAMAN HALL, Secretary.
NEW YORK, October 81.
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vote Against Taxation without Rep
resentati0n-Get Rid Of Kitchin!

This republic was born out of the
noble and victorious travail against
taxation without representation. To-
Jay Its more than 10OO0OOOO popu-
fatlon, helpless under the legislative
Sule OF the Solid South, Is sectionally
axed billions and billions of dollars
year. Yet the right Of the 100000
10 to representation Is denied by the
resident Of the United States.
KIrcHlN of Scotland Neck, North
arolina, makes the revenue sched-
les 30 that the taxes shall fall north
X Mason and Dixon's line. KITcHIN
4 Scotland Neck, North Carolina,
hkes toll Of everybody and every
ling north of Mason and Dlxon's
10 to the limit. KITCHIN of Scot
nd Neck, North Carolina, huntspros-
lrity and enterprise and business
nth Of Mason and Dlxon's line as
they were wild game.
KrTcHIN is of the Solid South oil
chy, representing ID per cent. Of
enfranchised population Of the
tble country, which makes spells Of
savings and the earnings Of the
&er 81 per cent. Of the country.
average vote of the elected Rep
entative in the South four years
was ASA. The average vote Of
elected Representative In the
nth four years ago was 1884.
s the Solid South Is supreme In
legislative government.
The only way the 81 per cent. can
Jain its right of taxation with rep
lentation is to throw KITCHIN out
the craftsmanship of the Ways and
Fans Committee and the Solid South
At Of Its possession of the House Of
Representatives. Every voter In the
United States can vote, in his own
district, against this taxation with
nut representation by voting for the
Republican nominee for the House Of
tresentatiyes. By voting for the
publican nominee In his district
ery voter in the United States can
tie to throw KITCHIN out. He can
tie to throw the Solid South out.
Oct rid of KITCHIN! Get rid Of
r., WILSON'S Congress Get rid OF
Eation without representation
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IAvERNr. Cal. October 3. 1918.


M. W. N. SUcerV. Astoria, 4 Y.
DEAR SIR: Your letter has been re-
ceived. You wish to know which on. OF
the old boys I am. Well, here goes: I
am the only living son OF James Lennon,
who was born April. 1863, and at the age
OF IL years rode home with George Wash
ing,on and was member OF Georr.
Washington's family for four years and
served as a message bearer from one
military camp 10 another Then, ut tn.
age Of 10 he entered tho Continental army
under General Francis Marion as a prIvat.
and served in That capacity until the emf
OF the war. and was at the surrender OF
CORVALLIS.
My grandfather. Robert Lennon, cam.
to America with his two brothers, James
and John. about the year 1880. and Rob
ert entered the army with George Wash
inston and was in tho battls when Brad
dock was defeated. July o. 1858. Later
Robert settled down on a farm near
HagerStown, Nd. and after the Dec!ara-
ton of Independence was made Captain
or the nrst regiment raised near Ralti-
more. James and John, his brothers. were
eoth made captains IN the army later or
ana the records show that James was
killed at the battle OF Brandywlne.
was born May 81. 1888, in the county
OF Adams, four miles northeast Of tho
toWn OF Pryson. and twenty miles south Of
inc aty OF Quincy in that county. was
40 years old LAST birthday. came 10
california In the year 1887 am A Ne
member OF the Sons OF the Revolution.
Yours truly,
FRANCIS MARION LsMnos.
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The Literary Amendments.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-sir: I
sec on your editorial page reference
10 three constitutional amendments
which are to be voted on next Tuesday.
and Of which you approve, but no mention
Is made OF Numbers 6 and Z, which ara
IN my opinion the most important OF
all. and which provide that no person
hereafter shall have the right 10 volts
In this state who cannot read and writ.
the English language. 81 Cor.
BRooRLYN, October 81
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HALLECK'S RANK.
He Was Only n Major-GeneraI When
at the Post Of General In Chief.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: In
an editorial article in THE sun OF Oc-
tober 90, headed Two New Lieuten-
ant-Generals," you state that with
all its wars the United States has not
been profiigate in the granting OF the
rank Of General or Lieutenant General" !;
that We have had but six Generals
Washington, Grant, Sherman. Sheridan,
Pershing and March-entirely over
looking a distinguished officer in omit
ting the fact that General Henry
Wager Halleck was General In Chief OF
the Armies OF the United States from
1862 TO 1864. VERIrAs.
NEWPORT, r, l., October 81.
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Wat Is the Dlfferencei

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN--ST! VIII
you please explain the difference be-
tween Democratic Reichstag "domi-
mated and controlled" by the Kaisar and
a Democratic Congress COMMANDED by
the President?
With a number OF others I shall await
your reply with anxiety. for when re-
turn home 10 vote on Tuesday next
/ want to vote intelllgently.
CONFUSED VOTER.
WASHINGTON, October 80.
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Turkey Out OF the War.

according to an announcement made
he House of Commons yesterday
key has concluded an armistice
representatives Of the British
srnment. The action, though, IT
early indicated, is but a preliml-
similar to the agreement with
yaria, and implies an uncondi-
al surrender on the part of the
toman Government and its definite
tthdrawal from the war.
The terms include the opening Of
lie Dardanelles to the ships of the
lilies. This must naturally include
We military occupation of CONSTANT
lie and likewise the opening Of the
ssporus.> The effect OF this provi-
\ Is to give access to the Black
and the recovery Of the control
Is water from Germany. The
serIntns have there fleet made up
4 German, Turkish and Russian
hips, which despite the boastful an
,ouncement of its efficiency some
time ago from Berlin will scarcely
present a formidable adversary to the
eet which the Allied nations will be
BILE to bring against it.
The recovery of Odessa, Sebastopol
ind Batum, taken by the Germans
Under the terms Of the Brest-Litovsk
reaty, as well as the entire Russian
Black Sea coast thus becomes inevi-
able. The exactions made upon Ru-
mania for the control of the lower
Danube and the occupation of Con
kanza become now imperative and
lseless to Berlin. The magnificent
theme of an "Open way into Central
s,ia and the Orient" so loudly ac-
siimed by Germany a few months
10. is as thoroughly defeated as the
n for a route through Asia Minor
II the Mesopotamian valley. The
a of Turkey falls as the most severe
Sy that Teuton ambition has suf-
ID In the war. The alliance that
IN the Ottoman Empire into the
ggle on the side OF the Central
ers was the work of infDlte pa
Se, lntrigues and connivance OF a
ser Of century. 1t was the mas
V of the Kaisers cunning and
", the keystone OF his ambl-
lcture of world imperialism.
70 Of Turkey, the disposition
@atlnople, the dlsmember-
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir:
NORTH was asked TO vote for Wilson
because I'VE need a change"
SOUTH was urged TO vote for Will
son because "he has kept US out of war y"
EAST was advised to vote the local
Democratic ticket because "wil5on de-
clared for war!
West--I am told I ought 10 vote for
a Wilson Congress Of Democrats because
I'VE ought not to make a change!
On Tuesday I shall be too proud to
fight" except In the cause OF democracy
az opposed to autocracy, and every 100
per cent. American will vote the same
way. INDEPENDENT VOTER.
PoRr WASHINGTON, October 81.
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Out OF the Past.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN--Sir. How
1t must make my late lamented old
friend and neighbor. General Huerta,
laugh IL It Is possible since he has
gone home" One saving grace of the
old gentleman was that he had a sense
of humor A mutual friend told me that
on his deathbed he passed away with a
smile on his lips. The Almighty appar-
emily left this saving grace out OF the
make up of certain exalted circles in
our country. WILLIAM J. LEONARD.
NEW YORK. October 81.
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The President CIassifies Himself.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir:
President Wilson seems to have put
himself In the anti-war class.
II President Wilson is pro-war and
the Republicans are pro-war they would
seem to be In accord and consequently
the Republicans could not be anti
Administration. But President Wilson
says the Republicans are pro-war and
anti-Admnistration. Does this mean
that President Wilson is anti-war?
G. L. SHEPARD.
STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn, October 81
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Prom the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
G. d. Seckel Headman tells me:
THE gentleman for whom l was named.
George David seckel. brought pear tree
from France which he had planted on his
farm and he nanted tho fruit the 'Seckel
pear after himself as II was tho first OF
the kind in this country. Str. Seckers
city residence was on Walnut street be-
low Fifteenth. where he died about the
year 1860"
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A SON OF A CONTINENTAL
SOLDIER LIVING.
His Father Served With Marion and
He Was Born In 1888.

To THE EDrTon OF THE SuN-Sir: A
recent discussion in one OF the New
York papers ELECTED the information that
there were now living several grandsons
or soldiers of the Revolution. but no
mention was made of any living son Of
Revolutionary soldier. One corre-
spondent concluded that there was no
living son. The subjoined letter, there
fore, may prove OF interest to your read
ers WILLIAM NJ. SWEENEY
ASTORIA, October 81
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The general observance OF Fire Pre-
vention Day tomorrow gives occasion
Tor statistical review. The fire losses
in this country for the year 1917
amounted to s250,753.64O. So the mat
ter OF abolishing carelessness in re-
gard TO rubbish and matches becomes
an urgent war measure.
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A Word Too Often Written With the
Tongue In the Cheek.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: Is
not the word Solemn" being n little
overworkcd just now? Soon It will go
into the index expurgatorius along with
Humanity" and Service" A. ii. NJ
NEW YORK, October 81.
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Santa Claus Is Pro- Ally.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN--Sir. Three
cheers and a tiger for Butler Brothers /,
Who will derle the sacredness Of
Christmas by placing in the hands OF
their children toys stamped Made In
Germany? EDITH d. WHITE
YOUNGSTOWN, n, j., October 81.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-01
The Satirlst,s Opportunity.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN--Sir: T.
Q. Philander Doesticks or Petroleum
V. Nasty. II either were living, would
be able TO take advantage Of the criu-
cal condition of the Democratic cross
roads, owing to the muddled state OF
Democratic politics due to the feverish
and supersensitive mind of the Chief.
and write its history for the pleasure OF
succeeding generations. Scholarship,
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Halleck was General in Chief OF the
Union armies, but this was post, not
a rank. His rank was that OF Major
General. When Congress. in recog-
milton of Major General Grants vic
tories at Vicksburg and Chattanooga.
revived for him the rank OF Lieuten-
ant-General, Grant became General in
Chief and IIalleck became Chief OF
Stan OF the Army.
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politics, war and egotlsm do not blend
All great minds have weak points some
have many. others fewer; one may orea's
political party. Read tho history OIL
the United States by Wilson.
CHARLES L. RICE.
NEW York, October 81.
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what Shall Il Profit Us?

To THE EDITOR OF The suS--str' Fol
what shall It profit us II we shall gan,
the whole world for democracy anu
lose It ourselves? j. II. N
NEW MILFORD, Conn, October 81
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To the German prisoners who were
trapped into captivity by the seductive
offer of FIVE sacks OF tobacco each
American soldiers must appear masters
OF a type Of frightfulness unknown to
them. the practical Joke Of the college
boy
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Another set OF good works can be
credited to the Red Cross in the form
of their latest enterprise, the mending
and cleaning OF soldiers clothes. A
call has been issued for volunteers
Those women and girls not otherwise
employed who will devote part OF their
time to work toward this end will
share in the accomplishment OF a
praiseworthy task.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-11-01

Perhaps the results of Tuesdays
election will discourage the Kaiser in
any idea he may have of becoming a
Prussian President
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Political forecast for the week end
Fair, warmer and probably storms.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

ups can read between tn lines of the
beautiful lesson the great Maeter-
iinck has placed In his sublime stoty
II will be a dream. a fairy tale come
true to YOUR boy or girl but to YOU
ia win lie the meaning of life. told
POLITICALLY but none The less truly.
Special music by the New Cantrars
orchestra win also Ne heard with the
showing Of thiT feature Aircraft is
the producer and Maurice Touruet
the director IN charge
Mack Sennetrs whiIlwlnd comedy
"Sheuri@Netrs Tussie." with Ben Tur-
min Polly Moran and Gonda Durand
msures long and funny lauah and
viii send YOU all home smiling Don't
omit taking ADVANTAGE on the wonder
ful program OF pictures The New Cen
trail offers today and tomorrow, but
see this double bill of features your
self The show is worth dollar, our
price fifteen and twenty five cents
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RIDING HABITS.
For Rent or sale.

HOT SPRINGS RIDING HABIT co.
200 Cottage ST. u. Phone sos.
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN is
STAR TODAY AT ROYAL
WORLDS GREATEST COMEDIAN
IN A RloTOUS SCREAM IN
TWO GREAT REELS.

Yes, he's back again Who Why.
Charlie Chaplin. the worl1's greatest
comedian in a perfect scream in two
big reels, The Jitney Elopement."
Now Charlie is always funny and can
make anybody laugh whether he
wants 70 laugh or not but in the feat
ure today at the Royal theatre.
Charlie outdoes himself and appears
in what is considered by a large mum
acter
Chaplin is always supported BY
carefully selected cast of players.
Many thought when Chaplin left the
Keystone company that he would be
the whole show himself and would be
without the famous supporting east
that appeared in the former company
But Chaplin fooled the dou ters. ana
personally selected a strong c1mpan;
OF the best talent to back him up in
his funny business.
in every picture Chaplin has pr.
sonally directed his comedles.with the
result hat nor only is he a screlm
in his personal antics, but his sup
PORTING characters, especially tn
leading ones. are capable comedian
wOrking in perfect harmony with
Chaplin and with his ideas of Comcd5
In addition to the Chaplin feature
there viii be five-p3r Bmeblrd
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Joan of Arc, or a match for the
bravery ana determination of Vera
Butchkaraff and her noble battalion
of death, - so-caled because each tool,
poison with her TO escape dishonor al
: the hands of the invading Germans
IL is this glowing story that is told
IN THE Legion of Deah." and Won
derful Edith Storey. "the Bernhardt of
the screen" is ideal for the part Of
the leader of Russia's women war
/ riors No other actress possesses in
such measure the fire, the dramatic
intensity the feryor necessary to por-
tray the fighting spirit in RUSSIA
woman, the refusal to accept tyranny
and dishonor as the portion of ma
tion
Great scenes Of the conflict in
Russia are shown. both of the riot
ing in the streets the fighting on
The battlefront There are also
scenes in Washington jus. prior 10
the receiving of The great news of
The overthrow Of the Romanoffs.
THE Legion az Death" should be
seen by every friend OF patriotism
OF bravery and hish courage. 1t
5reathos the spirit of right and JUS
lice, and OF a devotion to high and
noble issues More than that. it is a
tsoy filled with suspense and dra
matte incident and the beautiful love
story that runs through it like
golden thread proves that even in
times of storm and stress love will
not he denied
Tn direct contrast 10 The poverty OF
The people OF Russia. i'm this great
seveu-act production, is shown the
lavish expenditure OF some of the
aristocrats and the profligacy of their
lives The court life Just before the
arrest of the car and his family is
shown and actors of ability represent
the members Of the royal family
Prices for today and tomorrow, 10
and 20 cents, with war tax included
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EDITH STOREY IN PART
OF A WOMAN WARRIOR
BERNHARDT OF THE SCREEN AT
TIE PRINCESS TO-DAY IN A
HISTORY MAKING ROLE.

Edith Storey in the role Of the
leader of iRussia's army Of women. is
at the Princess today and tomorrow,
bringing TO the screen the alories of
Russia in her fight for freedom.
The Legion of Death" is Metros
great seyeu-ocJ special production de
luxe of the Russian revolution. with
particular attention to the part played
by the women warriors of Russia
This battalion of death" stepped into
the firing line to take the places OF
the mon whose spirits had weakened
and who had fled from the trenches
Many men were shomed. and an en-
courageJ by this Gallant action and
returned to their posts History does
not contain the equal Of this inspir-
ing moment except i'm the lie Of
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
THE BLUE BIRD
TODAY AT CENTRAL
ALSO MACK sENNETT's LATEST
TWO REEL COMEDY, "sHER
lFF NELL's TUSsLE."

Some people, many people, know
the story Of Maetorlinck's 'The Blue
Bird which is today's and tcmor-
rows splendid master attraction at
the New Central Everybody should
know it not that the producers of
'-nIraiT DIcrSres have put the story
into perfect picture, there is no
reason why eveyone should not en-
Joy the beautiful tale enhanced and
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
PARISH PRIEST AT THE
GRAND THEATER

The Gordinere Brothers Stock com
pany presented Tor the fourth tim
The Boss. TO good au Hence M
spite OF tbe w3m weather Manager
Davis is now inelalling a cooling sys-
TEN such as is sed in The better cla~
OF Aeaters through 1t the eastern cir
sgit. making the p. ular old plan
house one of the cool yp0.s p town
Elect tue iaas are partly now ins allel.
The Parish fr.est Is one OF the
Vest plays that VIII be presented tiHs
sea n. Each and every member ct
the Gordinier Brothers stock Com
pany will be seen al their best instr-
ing the patrons a show worth while.
Vaudeville VII be changed which il
ell worth he small price Of adm!s
sion asked Seats are on sale at
Grande Confectionery ia the opera
house block and from indications
there will he a large crowd 90 witness
the first performance Of The Par
lsh Priest" at popular prices 10 ana
20 cents
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MaeterhncRg THE BLUE BIRD"
AnARTCpAFT paure

made doubly wondrous by the magic
of the screen.
The Christian Herald does not often
feel that it can heartily endorse 4
film, but The Blue Bird. is the sort
Of film that holds lesson worth
learning Il is the kind OF film few
people have dreamed of producing an
idealistic picture made real by
splendid acting and remarkable pho
tography
The motion picture has come TO
stay-come to stay with its unlimited
possibilities THE Blue Bird" is the
sort Of picture that cannot fail to dc
unlimited good II Will be a delight
TO the children. but only the grown
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given taat annual
stockholders meeting Of the New York
Hotel Co., win be held in the office Of
the Eastman Hotel Monday April 3.
1918 at / O'Clock a. m for the election
OF a board of directors TO serve for
the ensuing year and for the transac
tion Of such other business as may
lawfully come before them
Joe w Corrington,
IS times secy
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Dr Ira A. Williams Chiropractor
six years experience in Hot SPRING
Office. corner Central and Court
streets. opposite Arkansas National
Bank Building. Telephone Ills
S-31 If
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

You H3oyerlze, when you order
what YOU like, and Ike what you or
der. Good things TO eat at Frisby's
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04
CLOVERDALE DAIRY.
Home of Silaae MIX.

Sanitation my hobby. Special
attention paid to milk for babies
and patients requiring milk diet.
Phone 9508-F1-3. F. M. Ridgway
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Wade's sanitarium tfor colored
peopie) Terms reasonable tinlpha
and Malvern Tel 49,. 25-i
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

Or. f L Thompson mas returned to
the city nd can be found in his Office
IN the Gaines block l-l0-tt
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-04

has returned and can be round at his
offices in the Arkansas National
Bank Bldg, ground floor, elevator en-
trance. e.5-tf.