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Evening journal., 1918-02-01

The merit Of Secretary Bakers tes-
tlmony before the Senate Military Com
mittee will be measured by the specific
statements Of fart which II affords.
not by any general denial Of his that
the War Department has fallen down. "
or by any general asseyeratlon that the
department he administers has done In
this emergency on that could be ex-
pected Of human fallibility.
The country at large win withhold
It's judgment OF the Secretary's ade-
quacy or inadequacy until it has heard
and studied an that he is able or Will
Ing to tell; but the final iudgmont on
the main question VIII proceed from
the bench, not from the witness stand.
And neither now nor In the record Of
history viii that verdict be colored by
politics.
The sublolned picture OF really
great War Minister. chargcd with the
tremendous difficulties OF a conflict that
was not three thousand miles away.
was drawn from the fun and intimate
knowledge Of one Of Lincoln's private
secretaries, John C Nicolay, and with
the keen discornment OF character and
the superior literary artistry Of an
other, John Hay 10 IS worth reading
today:
Stanton's nature was largely mate
rialislic; his ey,s saw things in a sim
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
FATHER MOONEY.

MO religious lines drawn in the widespread regret
~ that has been aroused by the death OF the Rev.
James Mooney assistant pastor Of St. Patricks Catholic
Church.
He recognized by everyone being Of
the most intelligent. active and useful members Of the
Catholic clergy In the Wilmington diocese. The regret
extends to all parts Of the diocese but it is particularly
keen in this city. in Delaware City and in Cambridge,
Nd. where most OF his pastoral work performed.
Father Mooney received his elementary education in
the Wilmington schools. His higher education OBJ
taned in St. Charles College and St. Marys Seminary
The fact that he had been IN several months prior 10
his death does not to mitigate the Of his
many friends who deeply deplore It.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
THE AIM OF AIMS.

G AVS Philip schodemanu. famous leader OF the ma
- jorlty Socialists In the Reichsag:
"There viii always be wars aud the only question Is
whe her men are 20 conduct them like beasts or like
civilized human beings"
1t is the hope Of humanity, and one OF the highest
aims Of America. that this VIII kill war. II WILL
II the decision to peace Is left not to the
rulers but to the people who sacrifice suffer and die
wars Without such location Of the decision the peo-
pies Of this earth might we'll pack up their visions OF
democracy and try to move to another planet
Whatever the cause. whoever holds the power Of de-
cislon, is simply men turning upon and rendng
themselves like mad beasts and Americans the last
folks earth who consistently take any other view
Of IT,
But II DO have wars. men will wage them
like beasts. The beastly inventions produced In this
VIII not be discarded any quicker than sunpowder
abandoned when It discovered that II would
blow men. fortincauons and cities to pieces.
Future win have their poison gases. bombing
aeroplsnes and submarines and doubtless many other
devices for slaughter yet developed but upon
which the iggest brains Of the world are hard
at work.
Given the same war education. policy and aims
Germany and there will be nations that will outdo all
The beastliness with which Germany charged There
will be more Of the beast in future wars not OF
civilization for the reason, for other that this
VIII reduce millions Of closer to the level Of beasts.
through both mental and physical hardship.
There is compromise with the spirit Of 1t
always demands blood, starvation,
bcastliness Man is making the supreme sacrifice,
and he kill war; this time II he does not get out
Of this awful struggle closer brotherhood and
international agreement backed by international force,
he isn't golng civilized but less. surely
slaughter and greed are the passions Of beasts
The rulers OF the European peoples failed TO ward of
this world calamity. Genuine democracy includes the
tight Of the people who bleed and starve Ia say when
for what they shall bleed and stave. Heaven grant
that this may establish that right beyond dispute
reversal If It does there will not always be wars.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY /. 1e1s.
DEMOCRAcrs LEAyEN WORKING IN GERMANY AND


M Az those political and industrial troubles in Ger
N1 many and Austria grow in scope and intensity until
they amount 10 revolutions which will sweep the Hohen-
zollerns and the Hapsburgs from power and substitute
therefor the will Of those two great Teutonlc peoples
Germans and Austrans have suffered terribly. physl-
cally morally and economically at the hands Of their
present rulers. The conditions Of unrest which
prevail among them indicate that many Of them have
endured all hey intend to endure behalf Of blood
ustng dynastes which constitute reproach and dis
grace TO twentieth century civilization
II the peoples Of Germany, who have beea placed in
such terrible position by their rulers wish to be restored
TO world respect the quickest and way for them
to achieve that desire to revolt and set up democratic
forms Of government.
Events in both the empires show that the leaven Of
democracy is work within the bodies polite Just as
in Russia before the Romanon dynasty hurled
from power forever Big strikes are on in industrial
and munition plants; revolutionary propagandiss are
hard at work martial law has been proclaimed in many
centres Of population; the mlitarlsts committing
acts OF ang nature against the civil population
Some day, somehow. somebody viii strike the spark
that viii SET the two countries abaze Hohenzolern
and Hapsburg mill arsm and despotlsm will join the
Romsnon policy in the realm Of things that were. but
which no more.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
With The Pafagrapsers

Reading OF soldier who has deserted twice
once is impressed by the fact tat It the
German army that number OF times-Washington Post.
"A full days work IN the shpyards" says Chairman
Hurley. rs equivalent to taking German trench That
wod should be passed 10 British shpyard workers
threatening to strike-Bunalo Enquirer.
Miss Ethel Pro1lt made a contract 20 teach school
near Alne. but since II signed every scholar has
been transferred TO other schools The teacher Is the
only one present from to Curtis (Okla) Courier.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
WHAT MORE CAN BE GnEN2

r He labor programme announced from Washington
assures fair and impartial consideration Of the de-
mands Of labor for wage and shorter hours,
and every effort be made TO provide labor with
on facilities proper housing accommodations and ade
quate transportation In return for this the right to
strike apprenticeship systems and close shop demands
must be held in abeyance.
As the demand for labor will exceed the supply
the problems arising from apprenticing and open shops
will little TO organized labor during the
war AS labor has government guarantee for prac-
tlcay everything for which IL strikes It ought TO
wood and be satisfied.
But why does not the government make some guaran-
tees 10 empoyers-to desst from closing up plants be-
cause Of bureaucratic breakdown, for instance2
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
Women, Prepare !

Thousands Of women in Pennsylvania
have overcome their sufferings, and have
been cured Of woman g ills by DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. This temperance
medicine, though stated nearly half a
century ago, sells most widely to-day. 1t
can now be had il tablet form as well as
liquid, and every woman who suffers from
backache, headache, nervousness, should
take this Prescription Of Dr. Pierce s.
II is prepared from natures roofs and
herbs and does not contain a particle of
alcohol or any narcotic. It's not secret
prescription for its Ingredients are print
ed on wrapper.
It is now put up in tablet form.
Write confdentialy about your case or
send 10c for. trial pkg. Of "Favorite
Prescription Tablets" TO DR.. Pierce,
President Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, n. Y.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01

coal industry that II the Lane-Peabody
agreement Of last June had stood coal
production would have gone on rising
at the same rate at which II had been
rising for the previous fifteen months
the supply for the fall and winter
would have been Abundant there
would have been no need for the ap-
polntment OF q Fuel Administrator; we
should not have had our railways tied
up In a hard knot by priority orders
we should have had no Dr.. Galneld and
no fuellcss Mondays
When Secretary Baker makes an ap'
neal to the county for patience at the
delays IN bringing this country into ef-
fective action in the war II is we'll TO
remember these facts.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01

Louis Allemann, directing manager Of the Playhouse.
has given theatre-goers several treats Of exceptional
merit this week. The opener Otis skinner IN
mister Antonio" That was followed by Guy
Bates Post In The Masquerader," and now
we 70 have two days Of John Drew and
Margaret Ellington In The Gay Lord Quex" All those
actors head-ners and the plays productions well
worth seeing skinner and Post had large audiences and
there every reason to believe that Drew and Miss
Ellington viii be received with equal show Of public
favor.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01

The dupont Magazine in It's new form is a periodical
Of exceptional artistic and literary merit An especially
attractive feature from the viewpoint OF art is the cover
which shows the evolution OF the hunter his gun and
his ammunition from 1902 to 1918 The magazine full
OF interesting articles and pictures largely Of nfoma-
tive All in ALL It is credit to j. H squres.
the managing editor and Stanley F. Withe his associate
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
non,t stav stnned-unl I

Quit blowing and snuflingi A dose
OF "Papes Cold Compound taken every
two hours until three doses are taken
will end grippe misery and break up
severe cold either in the head, chest,
body or limbs.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nostrils
and air passages; stops nasty discharge
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
Millions Use
II For Colds
Because "Papes Cold Compound" relieves cold or grippe
misery in a few hours-ReaIy wonderful

or nose running; relieves sick headache,
dullness, feverishness, sore throat.
sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the quick
est. surest relief known and costs only
O few cents at drug stores. 10 acts
without assistance, tastes nice, and
substitute. Insist on "Pape's"-noth-
ing else.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01

living outside State the memories OF the land Of
their nativity. Every Deawarean who lives within the
territory covered by the Sons Of Delaware OF Phiadel
phia should be associated with them They stand for
something good and wholesome
Evening journal., 1918-02-01

I did, and three bottles cured me Of all
nervousness and I vas once more in good
health-thanks to this good medicine.
Women who suffer as I did will find
great relief in the Prescription Mas
EMMA DECKER, AIS Penny Ave.
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
MoKrrsronr. PA-'I found D

Pierce s Favorite
Prescription equal.
ly as good as it il
advertised TO be.
A few years ago ]
had q severe nerv-
GUS breakdown. /
became very weak
and thin an d
could not sieep.
when a ncicADor of
mine ADVISED me TO
try E'avorite Pre-
scristion as it had
h mad Lar This
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
GEMS OF THOUGHT
Bread Is the staff Of Iife.-swift,

Bread Is the staR Of Hfe.-swif.
Beware Of the who oyerooks an opportunity
10 tell you that honesty is the best policy
Success, happiness and usefulness in this world de-
pends upon ones taking the right attitude toward life
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
STRANGER.

We regret very much that unable to comply
with the request Rosy Cheeks thus far has failed TO
reveal her identity She has asked think she is
worthy Of a husband We have replied that in our
opinion she is. Therefore Mr. Stranger Man. hope on
Evening journal., 1918-02-01
oRosY CHEEKs, IS HIs IpEAL
r Y mail today we received the following:
II rvrNrNc rOIrpNAr

TO the Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Sir-I a stranger in Wilmington In your paper
last evening read a letter from Rosy Cheeks how
she would treat husband Being single and in search
Of my ideal. believe that at last ] have found her.
Won't you please favor with her and address.
Sincerely,
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06
OUR OIL FIELD.

For more than nifty years Adalf
County mas 0een q known fe5eI-
yolr OF crude petroleum IN sliIi-
Client quantities 10 pay 5Eienaidiy
under present condition Of prices.
Many sha.io" wells were sunk
years ago IN the county. Wien
the Fa.ue,oi Oh was SO 10" rs 10
JUSTIFY only the operation Oh
wells OF very large prod1c--oh'
ana arJealan now; and aaaoco1-
co III a29se days u low prices
Tor Wiz speculation I"' the
LaoaiolS &uSAeIS OF ogAeT more
productive Ao.2a. II IS no gam
Die, nor "lH speculation -~221
,-9 existence OF OIL III Aoa-f
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

Profs. Vernon Luttrell and Ell
mer Wilson left Friday for Camp
Taylor, KY.
Egbert Smith bought 9 head
of sheep of Bryant Rexroat,
price $3.50.
Mr.. J. M. Richardson sold a
nice pair mule colts to Londo
Niece, price $3.50.
Miss Susie Niece visited rel
atives, near Mintonville, last
week.
Mr.. N. J. Brown was in Ca
.sey county, on business, Satur-
day.
Mr.. D. C. Hopper sold his
farm, containing 100 acres, ly-
ing in Casey county, price $3.50.
The Fonthill Spoke Co., are
doing a lively business since the
spring like weather made it's
appearance.
Squire Holt, of Twins Store,
was the guest of Aunt Lizzie
Niece, Friday.
Mr.. Proctor Bra dshaw visited
his relatives, near Yosemite,
last week.
Mr., Frank Shepherd left for
Camp Taylor last week.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

Governor Stanly's unexpected
but apparently sincere support
of the bills carrying out the
recommendations of the Senate
and House joint probe committee,
looking to abolishing sinecure
and useless state commissions
and offices, should be commend
ed. We have never doubted at
any time the good intentions of
the Governor in such matters of
"iegitimatizad graft, " if he
were given q chance to act upon
his own good convictions free
from the insidious influences Of
unscrupujops advisors, who have
loved Stanley less than they
have hated their fearless critics.
Co to it, old fellow. we are for
you now as we have always been
when you were right.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06
FOnthill.

Drs. L. D.. Hammond and
Lewis Hammond were called to
the bedside of Mr.. Henry Smith.
Sunday, who is reported quite
sick at this writing.
Mr.. Carl ReXroat and wife Wis.,
tied relatives, a Campbellsville,
last week.
MIR. A. M. Wilson, of Gather
inc, was here Thursday.
Mr.. G. K. Rexroat, of Webb's
X Roads, has accepted posi-
ton, as clerk, with Smith Bros.
Mr.. Rexroat is a highly respect
ed here and will treat his GUS
toners with a square deal.
Mr.. Atha Bradshaw, who has
resided here a number of years,
has taken up his abode, near
Cans bottom, on Goose Creek.
DR.. L. D. Hammond, of Ir-
WINS Store, passed through here
Saturday, en- route to Russell
Springs.
Mr.. Bryant Rexroat and fam
| lily have moved to their new
home in Pulaski county. Mr..
Rexroat was respected by his
MANY friends and will be great
~ missed i,ere
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

ernment at this time is TO arouse
your patriotism and induce you
to help the cause by raising the
largest possible crop Of food
stuff for the proper support and
maintenance Of cur soldier, and
those Of our allies I5-is a greet
mistake that many Of ouE men
are making not TO 60 ahead with
bigger crop preparations than
ever before 1t is taa duty Of
every man left at home to d. his
part toward helping to feed and
clothe some soldier at the front.
There is hardly 3 home in Adair
County from which there has not
been called a father, son, or
brother; OR indirectly some re!a-
ton by blood. Let the rest Of
Us who remain behind feel that
our duty at home, we'll and pa
triotically performed, is as es-
canFial tO WINNING the war az
tender of the lives of the young
men who are brave enough to
represent US on this field of
blood and honor, where the lib
erty and freedom of mankind
are at stake.
Walker Bryant,
Member Draft Board Adair Co.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

There is no doubt that Ger
many knows what she is doing,
in the matter of taking Russia,
but Woodrow Wilson will see to
it that Germany has too big a
"chaw," when she undertakes
to take and subjugate Japan,
which she must do, before she
owns and controls Russia under
the restored rule of the Kaiser
ms feeble brother.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06
ATTENTION, REGISTRANTS!

To satisfy and relieve the
minds of registrants placed in
class four, / am advising that it
is not the purpose of the govern
ment to call them to service in
the immediate future. 70 may
that this class will not
~ called TO the trenches at all.
but the main purpose of the gov
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06
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The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

Readers of the letter on page
z, top of -aird column from
Enid, Okla, piezse note that the
this sentence should read: So Corn
is supposed 10 be 81 % etc" IN
stead Of go" as it is iucor-
reCtlg printed.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

themselves, making the issue
squarely one that must hinge
upon the man who can be trust
ed to be the next or succeeding
Governor of Kentucky.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

The investment of Petrograd
by the Teutonic forces is now a
matter of course and may be ex-
pected within the next few days
This is only one scene in an act
of a long and eventful tradgey,
the finale of which will present
the triumph of democracy in
Russia, in Germany and in the
whole world thru the blood and
sacrifice OF the scions of those
who triumphed at Marston Moor,
Naseby, Hastings, and York
town; and gave to Cuba her
freedom at San Juan Hill.
The Adair County news., 1918-03-06

Walker Bryant,
Member Draft Board Adair Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
GIRLS! MOIS1EN 4
 CLOTH AND DRAW
 II THROUGH HAIR
It Becomes Beautifully Soft- Wavy, Abundant and Glossy at
 Once.
Save Your Hair. All Dandruff Goes and Hair Steps Coming
 Out.

Surely use s'Danderine Hair CLanse' if you wish to immediately double the beauty of your hair Just moisten a cloth with Danderine and draw it carefully through your hair, taking one small strand at time; this will cleanse the hair of dus- dirt or any excessive oil-in d few minutes you will be amazed. Your hair will be wavy. fluffy and abundant and possess an incompar- able softness, lustre and hlxrIriance.
 Besides beautifYing the hair, one application of Danderine dissolves every particle of dandruff invtgor- ates the scalp, stopping itching and falling hair.
 Danderine is 10 the hair what fresh showers of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots, invigorates and strengthens them. It's eXhilarating, stimulating and life producing properties cause the hair to grow long, strong and beautiful.
 Ycu can surely have pretty, soft llstrous hair, and lots of it, if you will spend a few cents for bottle of KnowIton's Danderine at any drug store or toilet counter and try it as directed.
 Save your hairt Keep it looking charming and beautiful You will say this was the best money you ever spent-( Advt.(
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06

I. ". W fanatics. When some fright fuI explosion CT fire of unknown ori- gin occurs, when a ship sinks, or when a strike paralyzes some vital industry, one can only ask-Which is rasponsibIe9 German spies CT the I. W. W?
 ITO consider the T. W " seriously as a political power is preposterous as well admit the possibility of sane and reasonable American public opfn- ion being BeIshevikized AS an agen- cy of destruction in time of war, how ever. the l. ". " constitute q men ace no less grave, no less effective, than the countless secret agents or imperial Germany. Small in nambers compared to the great patriotic mass Of people in this country, their power for hindering our part in rhe war, and thus prolongiug the agony. is in- eaIeulaBle. Both the I. ". W's and German maIefactors in their beliefs and acts are opposed to the govern ment and people of the United States and are friendly to the worlds fell foe. AS such. both must be detected and stamped out: made impotent Or utterly destroyed''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-06
German Agents Used Plan of
 Sabotage Similar tO the |. w. w.
Hun Eniasaries Have Followed Identical L w W Pro gram to Obstruct U. in War-Paeifists Plan De fense-s5o GOO Fund and Propaganda to Ex-
 .onerate Criminal Leaders "Eon-
 spiracy,' Says B. M Easley

New York, Aug. 5.-Charges that German agents and spies operating in the United States have adopted and carried cut the identical program of sabotage of the [. ". W. in their ef- forts 5o obstruct the var work of the nation are made in an exnose of the L W. W. which is incorporated in a statement issued today by Ralph M. Easley. The Investigations into I. W. W and German activities, the results of which Mr. Easiey presents. were made by I. Everett Harre, the we'll known writer who has had access to records and documents. It was MT. Harra wflo first uncovered the opera tions of the German propaganda as conducted by William Bayard Hale in America, and which are now under investigation by the Attorney General of the State of New York.
 Mr. Easley, m his statement, desig- nates the movement to defend the |. W. W. leaders now on trial in Chica- go as l conspiracy and all effort to intnnldate the carriage of justice. h. eiaded m MT. Eaaley's arraignment is the National Civil Liberties Bur- eau,' which has issued a pamphlet combining the acts of the I. W. W. and a committee which is at present en- gagged in raising a fund of $50 ,000 for the defense of the indicted leaders Among the members of the Nation al Civil Liberties Bureau are Crys- tal Eastman, Rev John Haynes Holmes, Dr. James P. Warbasse and Judah L. Magnes. The signers for the appeal for s50,0o0 defense fund in- clude Rev Dr. Percy Stickney Grant, Robert Bruere Prof. Thorstein Veb- len, the Professor John Dewey and James Harvey Robinson, of Columbia 
 ''The most idolatrous defenders of the L W. W. cannot deny facts which stare them in the face-sabotage, the destruction of property and life. the contenaptuous repudiation of all morals and decencies of conduct" :" says MT. Easley. What they do at tempt is to justify the most revolting acts on the ground that the perpetra- tors individually are not responsible