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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04

History and fiction have been little
more kind to Lincoln. His fondness for
broad stories has served to keep his
memory fresh and clean. 1t is entirely
possible that many of the quips which
are now attributed to Lincoln come
from much later years. Some, we
think, are earlier by at least century
1t makes no difference. Fallacious
stories have just as much to do with
mans position in the public mind as
real ones.
1t is we'll for us to realize that Lin
coin was not entirely above the snow
line. After all, the Gettysburg speech
is much more impressive if we accept it
as something said by man in mo-
ment of inspiration and not as the mes
sage from an aloof person shod in sub
Unity.
Washington has suffered most That
cherry tree story, for instance, has
piled centuries upon his dust Now and
again somebody makes point Of the
fact that Washington was a splendid
cursor when properly warmed up, but
as We remember it this information is
generally neglected in the school his
tories. We hope that when the great
mans birthday comes around next year
some orator of the day will take the
trouble to point out that George Wash
ington was almost as big as Jess Will
nd orfn To-
and Drawer than either.
It's all right enough to speak of the
soul of man marching on" but down
here we want to catch just an echo of
the tramp of his feet as they came
down on the good old muddy earth
We saw Charlie Ray last week at the
Rialto in "a 8 O'clock Town" and
were impressed, as we generally are,
by the gifts of this young man. He
seems to US almost the only young
moving picture player who has def
mite sense Of character. Once we were
interested and amused by Douglas Fair
banks, but our enthusiasm has waned
considerably, because Fairbanks never
plays anything but Fairbanks any more.
And even the Fairbanks Interpretation
of Fairbanks is not quite as likable as
il used to be-
If we were fashioning scenarios for
Fairbanks we would devise at least one
scene in which he should try to jump
over something and trip.
Charlie Ray holds the interest of the
rcturegoers because he has a range Of
moods. He conserves his grins a little.
He is not always intent upon creating
an impression Of dash. Ii we knew a
little more about the technique of NOV
ing picture acting VIC should hazard the
guess that one thing which makes Ray
stand out above his fellows is his
extraordinary use Of his hands. He can
prolong gesture and round il out He
slips from one 70 another None Of hjs
nand movements seems premeditatcd or
jerky. II Is an important point. No
actor or actress il ever much better or
much worse than mis- or her hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-04
Her Only Wev

WINTHROP AMES -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

Soon he was talking with Dickey Ross.
"Oh, mind that thousand.nnshe
was saying. 'I'm not after that again.
want Is 60 on a party tonight? Yes?
You call up the Murray girls, will
you? All right. Get them to shake
their mother. That's the idea. Well
have to use your car-mine's--mtne is
-er-out Of commission. Well dine
at the Ritz, see the Winter Garden
and dance at George Rector's. That's
the ideal! You come here for me at
seven. You're on, old sport!"
He hung up the receiver with q
grin and whistling a happy little tune,
slipped into his coat and surveyed
himself in the mirror. Me wa dis.
tinction itself in that most trying OF,
male costumes. the %funereal weeds
which paradoxically indicate midnight
revelry; but still dissatisfied, he seized
a hair-brush and gave an tnfinttesi-
NAL, delicate touch to his already
perfectly groomed head. Adam had
nice hair, showed tho least suspicion
of a curl when it got rumpled, and the
untractability of this curl was Adams
one real dread iii life up to the time
when poverty faced him; nor was. it
forgotten tonight until its vanuish-
ment was again accomplished. Once
sure Of this, he picked up his outdoor
things, muttered something about 1t
being lucky that he kept q change at
the club, seeing he dare not go to his
hotel, and passed down into the lobby,
where the manager Immediately
pounced upon him like a courteous
but determined cat upon an appre-
hensive but well-bred mouse, and drew
him into a little side room.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
A WORTHY REPRESENTATIVE

On October 10 the Council Of the League of Free
Nations Association will begin a great conference in Lon
oon' and former President Taft has been invited to de-
liver the prinipal address on that occasion. No more
worthy representative of the United States could have
been chosen, and no man who has the cause more closely
ut heart.
The thought Of a league Of nations for the preser-
walton of peace did not come to Mr.. Taft as a result
Of the war. While he was president Of the United States
he was the ardent champion of such a league, and had
the world generally been able to see the need as clearly
as he did. such a league would have been formed, and
in all probability the great war would have been averted.
We cannot retrace our steps. but we can take warn
Ing by the experience Of the past, and it is apparent that
there is now a disposition to take action looking toward
the creation of a league or association Of nations which
will have for its purpose the maintenance of peace. AS
the most distinguished advocate of a concrete and WORK.
able plan for this purpose Mr.. Taft has been wisely
selected to deliver the principal address at the gathering
which is to be held, and it is to be hoped that he will
be able to accept.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
THE LEADERSHIP OF
AMERICA
(From Minneapolis Journal

(from Minneapolis Journal.)
On several occasions the war utter
ances of President Wilson have caused
him to be hailed as the spokesman Of
the Allies. But the prompt, curt
reply he made to the Austrian com
ference that, he not only was speak
ing for all the Allies, but was making
q rejoinder that had been thought out
n agreed on in advance.
in other words. Mr.. Wilson'S sharp
retoinder is strong evidence that the
Allies have at last achieved their mill
tary unity under Marshal Foch.
The military unity was urged BY
Mr.. Wilson and supported by Mr.,
Lloyd George, but the obstacles were
10 great that 1t required the dire men,
c Of the smashing German offensive
OF last spring to overcome them. In
the presence Of that danger the OBJ
5ectors (principally British military
men Of the old school) were forced to
give In. and the appointment OF Foch
followed. The results have been little
short Of wonderful, and promise to
continue. @
The obstacles to political unity are
even greater than those to military
unity, hut the unselis1 motives Of the
United States IN entering the war, and
the P~resfdent's qualities OF mind and
power Of sytgorOns expreA1doil,ts have
made Il possible for the Allies to con-
nde 10 HIM the spokesmanstip for the
world canoe. No other Sof them than
sASnGStcA8scould SPEAK with such Au-
11or4tyY 6erhuse no Othera0k them hut
could r. slanAered withsaccusatlons 81
2u4ter4Of m10ttVe1. ssSSS5a
IAckyof nnity, milifary ma political.
MOI - ILL., Sshss nndoubtsdly
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
UNREST IN THE CENTRAL EMPrRES

Every day brings news Of growing unrest among
the people of Germany and Austria. That this unrest
will grow as the certainty Of defeat becomes more and
more manifest is certain. And that it will have its In
tuence in Fastening the Inevitable capitulation' Of Ger
many and her allies is also certain. The people Of these
countries have been fed on promises Of victory. They
have endured war and the privations Of war because of
the hope Of victory which has been held out to them.
AS that hope disappears their resentment will become
more and more emphatic, and domestic revolutions are
quite among the possibilities.
All this is satisfactory, from the Allied point OF view.
And the way for the Allies to make the most Of 1t is for
them to continue their war activities in the most v1sor-
GUS manner Of which they are capable. There is no
real prospect Of peace this winter. But If there wore.
that fact would not warrant the United States in slack
ening in any particular its preparations for carrying on
a vigorous campaign next summer. Within a few weeks
we will have two million men in Europe. The govern
ment says that earlys next summer that number can be
approximately doubled. And, even If we felt reasonably
certain that peace would come by the middle OF this
winter. we should 60 right ahead with our preparations,
just as If we were preparing for a ten years war. The
slackening of effort will tend to prolong the war. and
that is exactly what we do not want. .
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

anywhere. II only that cursed hotel.
would let my things go, I could pawn
my other watch. But they won't
even let me in my rooms, confopnd
i'em!"
Adam, felt righteously indignant.
The matter Of an enormous unpaid bill
at the Aforesaid hotel he overlooked.
But 1t was thorough carelessness, not
deliberate dishonesty, for his worst
really hard name. And. indeed, he
had confidently expected to be able to
get an advance upon the property he
had felt SO secure in the imminent
possession Of. It was really fear
fully upsetting. this whole affair! y
What in the name Of suffering cats
shall I do?" he unused aloud, looking
at his little hoard. "Old Craner
couldn't pay what he owed me, nor
could Dickey. Nobody can, appar-
emily: Yet I must live!" He stated
this fact with argumentative imaparti-
what shall I do? This" he tossed
the money and put it away, This
wouldn't pay a 1.-THE Of what I owe
What in the name of a long-eared
He paused, as though an idea had
come to him, and crossing to the tele-
phone, took down the receiver.
Get me Plaza, 1900" he said, and
clicking the instrument up again, set
about switching on the lights and
pulling down the shades, for the after
moo was slowly turning to dusk. Then
he began to, change his clothes, and
while he was in the midst Of tying the
perfection Of lawn ties Gan art for
which he was famous), the phone
tinkled discreetly and Adam answered.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
CLOTHING FOR ELGlA

We have gone to war in part to free Belgium. That
was not our sole purpose. but our purpose included that.
In the broad sense our purpose is to aid in creating
conditions which will hereafter make impossible the
things that have been inflicted on the people of Bel
GUM, of invaded France, of Serbia-wherever the Hun
has brought ruin and death upon innocent people in
order to establish his own rule over the world.
In, the pursuit Of that purpose we must not forget
the present needs Of the oppressed people whom it is
still possible for us to serve. The condition of Belgium
Is especially sad, and the needs Of her people are great.
The people Of the United States are asked to send relief.
and they are responding nobly. At this time the matter
Of clothing is especially important, and throughout the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
Fourth Liberty Loan
Honor Flag Flown Oh
Treasury Building

Washington, Sept. 23.-whiis a
hundred French veterans stood at
salute. the fourth Liberty Loan honor
nag was raised today to the top OF
the Treasury, where It will ny
the loan campaign which
starts next Saturday. It was the hrst
public display Of the banner, which
n similar to the emblem Of the third
loan, except that It bears four In.
stead at three bl,,s bars ON the In
terier field Of white.
Secretary NcAdoo from tho south
steps OF the Treasury hotgted the ban
ner while 9 thrsng OF government en-
ployes and representatives OF Allied
nations chsefed repeatedly Tor Gem
erat Pershing. France. England, Italy,
and the other Allies. Moving picture
cameras ground out yards Of Aims
which viii bs displayed . Ia the
atsre over the entire country. The
soldisfss who took 9 prominent part
IN the ceremony include lnembsrs 81
the foreign lsgfon, Who are 10 tour
the couhtry during the campaign.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
DRAFT AND ENLISTMENT

Very soon after our entrance into the war we
adopted the selective CONSUMPTION plan of raising our
military force, and it is quite customary to think now OF
our entire force as one raised under that plan. The fig
ures are very far from bearing out this view. Accord.
ing to a statement made by General Crowder some ten
days ago there had been at that time Just about 2,ooo.-
600 men indicted into the service by draft, while the
total enlistments in army and navy amounted to 1,4oo,.
900. More than one-third Of the entire armed force of
the country, therefore, has been raised by voluntary en-.
Hstment. ...
Another feature which General crowder brings out
is the relatively small effect that the draft has had on
the industrial situation throughout the country. At the
beginning of the year only 6 per cent Of the industrial
population Of the country was represented in Glass 1 of
the draft list. In some occupations the percentage was
only about half that, but 6 per cent is the average.
1t is a known fact that the war has affected the
industries very severely, but it is apparent from the
figures that the larger part of this effect has come from
voluntary enistments and from changes of workmen
from one occupation to another.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

McAdoo's health in the spring, and
there was dismay in the national
capital at the danger, happily avert
ed, that another man would have to
be found to take over the tremendous
responsibilities. 1t was recognized
then that if McAdoo dropped out two
men would have to be chosen to fill
his shoes. The anticipated change
simply amounts to doing this same
thing without losing McAdoo.
OF the two jobs, the dictatorship
of the railways is incomparably the
more. exacting, and, under existing
conditions, the more important. The
treasury runs more or less according
to routine. The railroads present a
constant succession of new prob
lens.
May Be New Cabinet Office.
Naturally the report that the d.
rector of railroads is to separate him
self from the treasury has given rise
to the idea that there would be a new
cabinet office shortly, that of secre-
airy of transportation and that too
seems probable.
For days there have been rumors
mainly with Secretary Of War
Bakers post. The story was told
that Mr.. Baker would be the success
o Of Ambassador Page at London
and that McAdoo would get the place
of secretary of war. That is not go
ing to happen.
Whenever Secretary Baker has
gone abroad some such rumor has
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
Now For The Supreme
Effort
Review Of Reviews.

We ma hope to see a very con-
siderable retirement Of the Germans
toward the Belgian line before win
ter, but all military authorities on the
allied side warn US. not to expect too
America entered the war 70
help the right eide to win. and to es-
fablish pence on sound principles At
the earliest possible momenk In orr
to end the war ~decisively in the
year 1919. every one OF the allied
powers must exert the greatest posi-
BILE energy. When you make war you
must concentrate, and your effort
must be supreme. Otherwise you
prolong the war, sacrifice life IN
greatsr measure. and multiply every
kind 81 mtsery and disorder. What
- propose 10 dol therefore, u to
mset Gsfmagy.s military challenes
and ~ CRUSH Tsutonic force ~ the
sheer pfeDondefancs az alIied force.
Iheregt = q the faintest present indi-
c9ttcn II an other DESCENT alterna-
etzessNsvsr 4t4sApy moment sstncs
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

lowing therefrom. a%ttainable on the
other side. But to German unity is
now opposed Allied unity.
The political mistakes Of the Allies
have been numerous and often dis
astrous. The unanimity with which
Mr.. Wilson's craftsmanship is now
accepted constitutes one Of the
happiest auguries for the winning Of
the war.
The leadership Of America in the
world alliance is justified not only be-
cause of her lofty and altruistic war
motives, but because her sourc Of
wealth and mar power, so ~unreserved-
ly put at the service Of the Allied
cause, have turned the scales Of war
'decisively.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

been foated. Mr.. Baker will, how
ever. be back at his old desk in a
month or two and will remain there
until it is time for another visit to
the fighting army.
ington between his western trip and
his present journey he worked over
menus until. he, had found what he
could supply for 81 and $1.25. the
prices for lunches and dinners on the
dining cars after October 1. While
he was at this he worked out a plan
for pooling the eating equipment of
various railroads, so that after the
first of the month passengers are
likely to find themselves ~patronizing
an Illinois Central travelling restau-
rant on a New York Central run, If
that will make for service.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
M,ADOO TO QUIT TREASURY JOB
TO FILL NEW BERTH IN CABINET

Washington, Sept. 2D.-A shift in
the United States cabinet will come
with the opening Of the fourth Liberty
Loan campaign, officials here believe.
William G.. McAdoo is expected to
quit his job as secretary of the treas
,ury to devote all his time to handling
the railroads. A new cabinet chair
is to be established, it is believed, to
be known as secretary Of ~transporta-
ton. McAdoo Of course will fill this
new chair.
John Shelton Williams is slated to
take McAdoo's place as secretary Of
the treasury.
The business Of the railroads has
developed to such magnitude, and
calls for such attention by the di-
rector general that it is deemed more
than m man can do adequately to
fill both great offices.
The effort to accomplish this was
responsible for the breaking Of Mr..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

United States worn clothing Is being collected to be sent
to the Belgian people through the relief commission.
Everything in the nature Of clothing that is warm and
durable will be acceptable. and no suitable article of
should this winter be permitted to remain un-
used. for IL delivered at a Red Cross headquarters it will
be sent with other contributions Of its kind, and will help
to bring comfort to some human being who daily
needs It. @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23
ALTERATIONS FREE
London Answers.

London Answers.
The dapper little man hustled into
the tailor's and asked to see some
ready-made suits. He was given a
choice. F..
"I'll take that one." he said, 'if
you'll make any alterations I re-
quire."
Certainly, sir!" beamed the tailor.
"All alterations free, sir!"
"Good" said the little man. Just
alter he price then. from three gum
cas- to thirty shillings, and I'll take
the suit with mel" =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

MoNDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER %, 1918.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

glad to be able, at last to tell you the
facts"
Adam, who had listened with grow
ing chagrin and alarm, now fired a
quick question.
But, Great Scott" said he. IF I
don't get it, who does?"
The lawyer smiled. %
you will be interested to know
that in such an event the property is
to & to your cousin, Breckenridge
Allen" said he.
."Breck!" exclaimed Adam. why
Breck, in heavens name ?"
HE IL the only other living heir"
the lawyer reminded him.
so he is, damn him." replied
"Why say that?" ex~postulated the
older man mildly. HE is a most
estimable young man.. I have had him
in my employ for i've years now, and
have nc fault to find with him. I
must say he added quietly, that I
feel the money would be in more
worthy hands II it should go, as seems
probable, to him."
Adam wheeled upon the lawyer
That's not fair!" he cried. "Bretk's
a beast! Yes he ID, I tell you, only
you and the rest Of the family have
never found him out! Why. Breck's
no better than I, Of n one. But
what's the use?" he finished, sud-
denly squieting.
he shrugged his shoulders and,
walking to- the window, looked out
over Manhattan's myriad roofs, which
stretched northwardy into the dim
spring haze that yelled the horizon.
It was warm, though March was just
4fidtng, and the window was open a
crack From the distant street be-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-23

@MSME
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-02-02
Who Can Tell Of the Morrow? Don't
Delay. Go to Church Next Sunday.

COME the people of today when asked why they do not
- GO TO CHURCH say that they too busy having good
tme that they will GO TO CHURCH when they grow
Old They'll vchcmenty declare their belief in God and admit
that the church all right But they repeat that they will have
plenty time repent and GO TO CHURCH their dccn
ing years.
How Of these young people sure that they will live
to be od How Of them positively that they will
LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER DAY? Procrasnation is the thief
Of time Don't put off until tomorrow what do today
you having good time and egecting church, GOD
MAY NEGLECT YOU when you need him most
AFTER ALL, THE so CALLED GOOD TIMES ARE MORE OR
EMPTY. YOU'LL HAVE REAL GOOD TIME IN CHURCH.
WITH THE EASY CONSCIENCE WHO HAS THE
RESULT FROM MANY OF THE so CALLED GOOD TIMES OF
THIS TRuE7 THINK IT OVER. GOD WANTS THE
PEOPLE. THE CHURCH WANTS THE YOUNG PEOPLE.
PREACHERS WANT PEOPLE CHURCH. THE
LESSONS TAUGHT THERE FIT A MAN OR WOMAN
THE BATTLE OF LIFE
1t that line of endeavor but the church YOUTH
IS ENTHUSIASTIC Why not become enthusiastic church?
Isn't the goal worth while? Every young and young
in this community should make point to GO TO CHURCH
Sunday When child you went to church. Why
forget the church in the days Of early manhood womanhood?
If there time when you NEED THE CHURCH MOST
it is then It the MOST CRITICAL PERIOD of your lfe
The church is the RULWARK OF THE NATION. You
will have to admit that people Then why not help along
this grand GO TO CHURCH and attend divine
ice next Sunday9
GO TO CHURCH.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-23
WHEN jim CLAIMED ANNIE
Maid Was Sorry to Leave, but, as She
Put II, II Was a Matter
Of Duty.

Ellis Parker Butler, the well-known
humorist, has story In the American
Magazine in which the main character
says:
"Well, Jimmy had been with the
Burtons six years and Annie, our
hired girl, had been with us five years.
] guess everybody thought she hadn't
any other name at all until one eve
ming when Jimmy came over and
Knocked at the back door and asked
mother If Miss Dornbacher was home.
She wasn't, because she had gone to
the Evangelical Lutheran church, but
after that Jimmy used to come over,
and Annie would put two chairs out In
the yard under the apple tree and they
would sit and talk. Or Jimmy would
talk. He would talk and talk and talk,
and every once in while Annie would
say, Yes" and, after she learned it,
NO." So, after a couple Of years,
Jimmy began to hold Armies hand
when he talked to her, and In a couple
Of years more they got engaged. l
guess they liked each other.
81 was in our dining room one day.
looking to see If Annie had put any
fresh cookies in the jar in the closet,
when | heard my mother say, "Oh,
Annie" in the kitchen, as If she was
sorry about something. SO then Annie
said:
81 bin sorry to 60 away, too. ma'am.
but 1t is right everybody should get
married once or twice.
81 know my mother said but I
don't know what / will ever do with.
out you, Annie
$50 then Annie cried, and there
were no cookies, 50 l went out"