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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
LIVESTOCK AUCTION
TO BE HELD TUESDAY
Hrreders of Shorihorn Stock Of Tulsa
County VIII Dispose 81 90 Head
nj Sale nt Fairgrounds
OF GOOD QUALITY
swat the scrub Bull" Slogan of
1irtcdcr,s Who Are Co-opernt-
Ing 10 Improve Standard.

II the plans OF President Paul
Meyers and Secretary n. h. drahaR
of the Tulsa county free fair mate
rialize. the fairgrounds hero will be
used generally as IA sale center dur
ing the II and one-han monthA
which intervene between f4Irt-
The first of these sales will take
place at the fairgrounds on next
Tueaday afternoon at o'clock when
the Tulsa County Shorthurn Breed
rrs association will auction of about
90 head OF pure bred shorthorn buliH
and COWS
This salo will bring together hum
drcda OF farmers from all over Tulsa
and adjacent counties" said PrrHi-
dent John r, Kramer Of the HssO.
citation. because all animals Will be
sold at prices within tho reach OF
the farmer. Every animal win be
an outstanding one. and ~ to form
foundation material for new Short
horn herd
4. II Jackson ~ the oklahoma
breeders association viii have
direct charge OF the sale. asSls'ei
by nd Herrin OF Apache and Or.
". Il. Burgess OF Chelsea.
Among IA. farmers % this county
entering animals Hro LOWS Cline.
county clerk, Forest Kramer, nss0-
ciat.d with his father In a stock
farm south o. Tulsa. Dr. 5. ID, Haw-
ley and -. H. Recs all ~ Tulsa
W =. Fraker, banker. Of Broken
Arrow.
The next day AT shatook, 4. w.
Lucas viii have an auction 10 dis
pOee Of 55 head
swat the skrub bull" IL tho sio-
gan Of live stock mcn all over the
country, who are cooperating with
tho United States department Of aF-
rlUulture in advocating the elimiui-
tion OF scrub sircs. and tho efforts
OF tho Tulsa County ShorthOrn
breeders association have won the
endorsement of the government and
state farm officials, John x. Malone.
county agent, Gays
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
BIRD INQUIRE TO SPEAK
AT MEET OF MlSS0URIANS

Bird S. Mcclure, a former student
of the University OF Missouri, will
be the speaker at u luncheon or
Missouri university alumni and
BlumnAe In the tea room OF Hotel
Tulsa at noon today Every former
student Of the Missouri school IL
urged TO attend the luncheon.
There are several thousand Mis-
souriana in Tulsa and among them
many who attended the Missouri
state university. The alumni club Is
open 20 all former students, both
men aud women
An organization meeting was held
thu latter part Of last month and the
alumni club bieR selr to become one
OF the active clubs OF the city.
Robert Burns, attorney. Is president
Of the club.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
EVIDENCE GONE, CITY MAY
SETTLE TWO DAMAGE SUITS

Compromises In two long stand
ing units against tile city OF Tulsa
were recommended by city attorney
Edward =. Marshall at tho meeting
of the mayor and the cfty COMMITS
sioners yesterday. Owing to the fail
ure Of former administrations 90
keep neoessary records the city at
torney has no witnesses or evidence
with which 20 fight either OF the
suits
In the case Of George Barr against
the city for injuries Received when
his auto ran into sewer ditch and
resulted in several injuries being
sustained Mr., Marshall recommended
that the city settle for, t200.
s The same conditlonFia true In the
case Of y. q. Gillis who was thrown
from his wagon when his team ran
on TO q pile Of sand left In the
street at night some time ago. In
this case owing TO the serious nature
uf the injuries sunr recommended
for settlement was $500. Both rec
concentrations we're returned to the
city attorneys office for further in
vestigaton
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
CAMILLE K. HAYS MAKES
BOND AND IS RELEASED

Camille X. Hays. arrested Monday
implicated In the larceny OF iewery
valued at s3.25O from the MOntrOse
shop, Fifth ana Main streets, which
charge she denies, made bond Of
1900 before Justice &. c. MaNey and
was released pending preliminary
hearing OF her case.
Miss Hays claims that as sales
lady In tho store, she discovered a
shortage In checking tho goods I'm
her care and that after reporting
tho shortage 10 the proprietor. tho
latter caused her arrest as tho per
son responsible for the disappear
anco Of the jewelry.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Saturday Sale of Toilet Articles

Mail Articles should be accompanied by carriage chag
FULL plus government of c for each 25c fraction hereo
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
PRELIMINARY HEARING IS
WAIVED BY MAIL CARRIER

A, 4. Harder, formerly rural
route carrier out OF this city, waived
preliminary hearing before j H.
wilkins yesterday on tho charge OF
stealing money from postal POUNDS
intrustcd TO his care. and made
bond OF $500 for action by the fed
ernl grand jury,
Harder has admitted taking
money from persons on his route.
for the purpose OF purchasing post
office money orders 10 be enclosed
In letters OF tho patrons, and then
nppropriating this money TO his own
use. The money due patrons on the
route was repaid. according 10 In
formation In the hands or the postal
authorities, but prosecution owas do
manded by the patrons on the route
formerly served by Harder.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
TULSA DEALERS FOR
GOVERNMENT SUGAR
II Control Is Rrlinquished By Fed
crnl Board Hoariing WIN Result,
Nholesaicrs In Tulsa hgr'>e.
SITUATION IS FAVORABLE
only Wartime jurisdiction Can
Keep i'ri0 within Hca@bn Say
Dealers Who Favor Legislation.

Sugar dealers Of Tulsa strongly
favor The adoption by cofEresS OF
tho bill recently introduced author
iAlng the extension OF the present
government control of the sugar in
dustry for the period OF one year
That such action l. necessary nn-
"a the country has again reached
peace basis was tho opinion Of Hcv-
eral local wholesale sugar dealers
Yesterday Higher prices ANA FuFnr
shortages would be the result ~ The
rrllnuuishucnt OF the government
control At this time. all agreed.
WIN the adoption Of The blll ~
submitted 10 the members Of con
gress present government officials
would continue to serve IN their war
time capacity. oControt Of the situa-
lion would be exercised by exactly
tho same methods used during tho
war with the exception that there
would be no limiting or the amount
that tho consumer might purchase,
Prontoerlpg nnd boarding would
hr made impossible by the law and
price fixing would prevent aprcu-
iatiou Il would merely mean that
tho pre8on, system would be CON
tlnued Tor another year
Must Prevent iioarding.
~ the bill Is not passed nothing
can prevent boarding ana rampant
speculation declared. Henry nrcy-
fus OF The DreyfuH Grocery company,
II believe that the government must
retain control Of the industry Tor
another year II serious trouble iH
10 be prevented,
NY All meansi" exclaimed " \,
Goodnor Of the Grlffip-Goodner
Grocer company Government con-
rrol Ia the marketing Of sugar must
continue for at least year, II short.
age ard Increased prices are TO he
avoided By that time perhaps the
country will be on u peace basis
again and the war control can be
discontinued Al present u would be
"a serious mistake to fail To pass the
bill cuban dealers are now de-
mandlng more than their contract
callg FOR for this years crop.
Indications are that beet sugar
when II II on the market will sell
Tor $3.50. Louisiana will produce
but 40 per cent crop this year. Al
ptesent the situation II good and II
the control Is maintained 20 serious
difficulties will arise" 2
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Armory Committee Named.

All matters concerning tho com
pletion Of the armory for tho local
units OF the national guard has been
placed In tho hands ~ IA building
committee. Selection ana occurring
completion OF planS for the struc-
ture will be the work or the com
mittee which IN composed OF the fol-
lowing: n. NJ McFarlin, chairman.
Frank Haskell, secretary treasurer;
Grant n. Mccullough, l. Il Abbott.
and Pat Mnloy
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
SOC
Crepe de Chine

Half-rilk. fine, soft finish, 80
inches wide, for fine gowns and
underwear, white, flesh tx
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Curtain Wolfe

S6-nch Curtain Wolfe in good quality and neat striped
patterns; in only \ few pieces to sell at, OS
per yard ,.,,.,..,,S ,...,,,,., ,.... ZCC
rnh Floor
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Lingerie Fabrics
Vanity Silk

TLge mixed silk mntcrinlN FOR
Innings and underwear, 36
inches wide. 4 good selection Of
ysSS ys,SF'. ...ii'.......... The Soc
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Needed Notions

stichcri Bralds; an colors. Q 90
4-yurd pieces ... Toe and 25c
Finishing braid; uu colora.
niece ......... ........ .....I IAC
white Rick Rack HII sizes.
piece .......... tOC and ijC
Culorcd Rick Rack ........ iAc
Has TnpC. AN sizes ........ zoe
silk Bindlng; Tor lamp shaJcs.
niece ..........-....... SOc
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Tezzo Silk

4 beautiful washable silk mix
ture for fine underwear and
slips, 10 inches wide. lirht and
Ss1s Snra shades. '''a'''........... S5c
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-10-11
Satinette

An excellent light weight satin
finished fabric for scryicsnble
gowns and undsrrar- 4 0E
m~uts. The yard ..... IsLJ
Second f1oor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
HOLD SOCIAL At
SPENCER CHURCH
Community Entertainment at For
ty-third Street Edifice is
Pleasing Event

The community sociable held last
evening at Spencer Memorial Meth
odist church on Forty-third street
was well attended by the people OF
that neighborhood and proved a
most enjoyable event
The program, which was given in
cooperation with the arsenal indus
trial department OF the Young
Mems Christian association, was as
follows:
Community singing.
Vocal solo-Miss Esther PETER
son, accom- panied by Miss Matson.
ding-Charles A. Drury.
Violin solo - George Thompson;
Miss Matson, accompan.st.
Impersonations- Drury.
Community singing.
Address on THE Lea que Of Ma
tons '-James F. Witter.
Impersonations-Mr. Drury.
Remarks-Dr. A. NJ. Stocking.
Community singing.
Refreshments were served by the
ladies following the program.
Tonight a similar program is to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
TCRITER ISLANDER
CLERGYMAN DEAD;
SERVED AT MILAN

Fe-. william Bergstresser Nc
Kee, a resident Of Rock Island from
1902 to 1906. died last SATURDAY at
the home Of his son-in-Iaw. Or
Wallace V. Moorehead. in Aledo.
where he spent his declining years.
While living in this city, Rev.
zdr. Mckee made his home at 742
T'orty-second street. lie was ct
that tins serving the Presbyterian
church II Milan. He also served
the churches at Coal Valley and
Pleasant Ridge.
He was born a, Boalsburg. Pa.
Hay %, 1929. He was educated at
ut. Pleasant college. Pa. and al
the Western Theological seminary.
ALLEGHENY City, Pa. During 1856
1855 he served as a Sunday school
missionary in the service of the
American Sunday School union in
Henry, Mercer and Henderson
counties. Illinois.
After his ordination, Rev. Mr..
Mckee served in many states. In
1852 he moved TO Illinois and serv-
cd at Arlington and Keithsbure
and also the towns before men
aioned. His last service rendered
was in acting as associate pastor
with DR. L. W Young of Los An
geles, Cal.
He was married IN July. 1852 to
Hiss Sarah J. Norton. who, with
the following children, survive:
Mrs. Anna Mary HalIsey of Omaha.
Seb.; Mrs. .Ethelwyn Clyde Case
beer of Cashmere, Wash; Mrs.
Elizabeth Postlethwaite Moorhead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
JUDICIAL BODY
HONORS LARSON
Gcck Island County Judge Named
Chairman Of Executive Com
mittee Of Association.
MEETING AT STATE CAPITAL
Elect Officers for 1919 in Tw0.Day
Session Legislation ERdors-
ed by Organization.

Comfy Judge &els A. Larson has
been honored In being chosen
chairman Of the 1918 executive
Committee Of the County and Pro-
bate Judges association Of Illinois.
His selection came during the an
nual nee ing of the organization
held at Springfield Wednesday and
Thursday, he acted as secret AIRY
of tins association turing the last
5eaE
With the Rock Island county man
On TIA executive commit ee are
Judges Perry i. Persons OF Late
county, Lawrence b. StTingeF OF
Logan county. Charles a. l. Mar
tn OF CGSs county and ". s Will
Ute Of Wabash county.
Officers for the new year elected
at the meeting are: president.
Judge Arthur {. Fort Of WO0dfOTd
county; vice president. Judge War
Ten H Orr Of Hancock county. from
the Fourth supreme judicial dis
triCti secretary, Judge W. g. VIII
son Of Marion county, and treas
urer, Judge John T. Weaver of
EangamOn cOun Y.
each Of the seven supreme judicial
districts ia order that judges Ia
each district nay be made more
fully acquainted with matters of
-inoment before the executive com
mit.ee of the association. Some
Controversy arose at the meeting
-c garding the supreme judicial dis
trict which includes Rock Island
@eounty. It was found as listed in
the Sixth judicial district by one
OF the members who read from the
Illinois atutes Of 1915. Since
then, however, the law fling the
district limits has beeHg changed,
hook Island county being placed in
the Fourth.
It was decided to hold a special
Meeting a Decatur, H., May 81, on
the day before the annual cOnven-
ton of the judicial section of the
Illinois State Bar association to be
held at that place Matters of leg
isiati0n affee ing county and pro-
Late judges will be considered al
this gathering.
Endorse Legislation.
At this weeks meeting d commit
s SIS Nob bIU6l GO dbpOlalGu DN the
president TO boost legislation
measures providing that the sal
aries Of county ana probate judges
zpt fixed by the general assembly,
rather than by the county board Of
Supervisors. as is the present Gus
tom. Following an investigation
certain legislation fos cred by the
state beard Of public welfare re-
garding the care of delinquent
children, feebie-miRded, etc, was
endorsed by the association.
Judge Larson arrived in Rock
Island this morning Judge Frank
y. Landee of the probate court, who
planned to accompany the county
Judge to the convention, was de-
tanned by business matters. making
impossible the trip to the state
capital.
Date and the place for the ReEt
annual meeting will be set and an
bounced by the executive commit
Tee at SEINE future date, according
TO Judge Larson,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
CHARTERISSUED
TO OIL COMPANY
Republican Oil Refining Company
Of Rock Island Incorporates
for 800, $50.
Especial to The Argus,

Springfield. Ill, Feb. 2S.-Ths
Republican OIL Refining company
With principal place OF business tE
Rock Island. incorporated in MI
nois today to produce and refine
oil and deal In natural gas,
The capital stock IS $500. 600
The inCOTporators are:
PresIde1J-E =. H. GuyCr, Rock Is
land.
Secretary George Z. BaTtholo-
new, Rock Island.
Directors AIIxter. 2. D.
Connolly and X. T. Anderson. all OF
Rock Island; James P. Larson. Ct
Moline; W. I. Ta=e, OF East Moline;
j. Malcolm Anderson, of Cambridge:
~. 4. HoILzenger, of GeBeseo: ami
c, Is. Taylor. OF Denver, Colo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
ARSENAL OFFICER
TO SUPERVISE AT
TANK EXHIBITION

Captain Blaine, in charge Of the
tank construction work at Rock Is
land arsenal, will supervise the ex-
hihition Of the mark VIII tank to-
morrow afternoon at the west end
Of the island for Rock Island and
Davenport school children. The
exhibition is to start at 2 O'Clock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

be given at the Cleland Memorial
Presbyterian church, Ills Twenty
first avenue These are neighbour
hood affairs and all are invited to
attend. Children under Is must be
accompanied by parents. The pro-
gram tonight will consist of read
ings by Mrs Fay Hough Mccarthy.
limitations of various animals and
sounds by Mr. Madsen, vocal solos
by Ed Caulpetzer, instrumental
music, and an address by W. n.
Phillips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
BIGGEST FIGHT OF
ALL SUNDAY TOPIC

1.-THE Biggest Fight Of All" is TO
be the subject OF the address at
the mems meeting az the Y. NJ. c. A.
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock. The
speak er is Rev. David A. Johnson
of Central Pres byterian church. ia
miliarly known as The Fighting
parson." Several vocal quartet
numbers are to be given by the
philharmonic quartet of ladies.
The meetings are held in the big
gymnasium and are open to all
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

of Aledo, Ill; Henry B. Mckee Of
Los Angeles; Walter S. Mckee of
Omaha, and Mrs. Helen Adelaide
Goldsmith of Chicago. Sixteen
grandchildren and two great grand
children also survive.
Funeral services were held at the
home of DR.. Moorhead, Monday
afternoon at . O'Clock. Rev. W.
G. Oglevee. pastor of the South
Park Presbyterian church, Rock
Island. officiated. Rev. Milton C.
Hanna Of Seaton and Rev A. Nj.
Cunningham. Aledo, assisted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
the Ready-to-Wear Department, Saturday:
DEPARTMENT STORE

New Spring suits of navy blue serge,
wool poplin, tricotine, Poiret Twill etc.
effectively apply the narrow skirt loose
box coat, contributing vestees and but
ton trims that speak for style this
Spring. Early models are $50, $40, S35,
$50, $3.50 and SIS each.
'Pettibockers, the new ankle
length blooners women viii be wearing
with the narrow skirts. Of heavy satins
in light colors or darker suit shades:
choice $500
New serge street dresses exemplify-
ing the vogue OF slender, straight lines
and long loose blouse effects: also
hraiding and beading. Priced at $40,
SIS, SIT, $50, S25.
Two new styles il silk poplin dress
es, assorted colors, neat and Gsrvice-
able; choice $40 and $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
Toilet Sundries:

Nuxated Iron. dclI2r bottle for
soc.
Genuine hydrogen peroxide, z
bottles fer Use.
Iisterine. the i5c size for lie.
Madam IsebeH's "Tweetie Dear"
fsce powder. soc.
Coed white ivory finish tooth
brushes. Toe.
Antiseptic corn file. foe.
Choice of seaps-coco CASTLE.
witch hazel, and pink rose: Sc cske.
Genuine Salter's Dental Floss,
Toe box.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
RADIO CITR MEETS.

Members of the Tri-City Radio as
sociation met last night at the Rock
Island Y II. c. A. to discuss mat
ters Of Importance with reference
TO wireless work. Because of the
circus at the Y. NJ. &. =. next
Thursdays meeting is not to be
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
Candy Specials for
Saturday:

Mixed candies in broken pieces.
half pound for Sc.
Fresh salted peanuts. half pound
for &c.
Gum drops. candy kisses ard or.
ange slices, half pound for ice.
soc chocolates, assorted favors.
half pound for Jsc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

Extra Blend" coffee. 81 1sc II.
Fresh California oranges. Sc
dozen.
Sliced and grated pineapple. f5c
ian.
BIscIs walnuts, 8 rs. for 25e.
Herxhey's cocoa, half pound can
fsc.
Navy beans, 2 lbs. for Csc.
Aunt Iemima's pancake -four.
15c pkg.
Karo table syrup, half gal pail
45c.
Butter Erust" toast, CSC ID.
New cabbage, sc ID
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

The linen samples have gone fast,
but the lots were large, and there are
still left for Saturdays customers,
sample scaEfs worth regularly from
$500 down to SOC; card table covers
were $500 down to 75c; sample tow
els, some several dozens, some only
one Of kind; worth regularly 75c
down TO 15c each.
Eli these, and a good many other
sample Enens, going at ore-fourSh
off
Anybody who is familiar with con-
diticns in this line Of goods will re-
alize what "onap" these linen sam
pies aye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

Pretty new crepe kinlonas, empire,
sIp-over and straight belted styles in
Japanese figured or plain colors: S125,
$3.50, s393 to s5.98 each.
Two new lots ceorgette crepe blous-
es, square neck, loose pleated front
style n white or flesh; another with
embroidered and beaded front has low
round neck with 2inch plated rufling;
flesh gray, blue or white: choice $500
each.
Women's fancy c2nisoles of wash
able satin in combination with Georg-
cite or lace, also crepe de chimes in
lacey effects; flesh or white: $3.50 and
s125 each
One odd lot Of br2ssieres, and lace or
mesh confiners; white Or flesh: SOC ca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28
Groceries, Saturday:

Groceries, Saturday:
Fresh baked bread, with otker groceries, two
10c loavee to each for 1Sc.
Best creamery butter, enc pound print to each
for SAC.
Fresh Baltimore oysters, shipped sealed, direct
TO sec quart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

Best sugs--cured bacon, sliced
thin and even. 4sc ID.
Dried beef. sliced. half pound fer
sos.
Fresh TiskiIwa cheese. 35c ID.
Bulk peanut butter, CSC ID.
Mustard ssrdines. 2 cans for 35c.
Petted meat for sandwiches. 1pc
can.
Prepared n1ince meat, pkgs. fer
CSC.
Din pickles, zoe dozen.
Ripe olives, zoe cen.
Belmont" preserves: blackber-
~, peach. plum. etc; Use can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

Exquisite net0 neck
ruffling BY the yard; of
Geoygefte crePes, nets,
Oriental lace, sotins, etc;
scalIoped edges. picoted,
h-metitched, fiuted. etc.
Prices range: 81. SO,
So. rs, $50, $l.25, 81
and 59c.
Kayser's MiIanese silk gloves
in three weights: fancy stitched.
self or contrast; Eiiza5etlan
ruG!e: all sizes: $500. sf.75,
St.e5. Si.35 ard $500 pair.
In the Knit Under
wear Dept, new since
last Saturday, women's
new Princess May knit
union suits, and knit
separate vests. Two
styles union suits and
also vests: Suits S1.O0
and CSC; vc7.s &c and
3ec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-28

New alarm clocks, complete range in quail
ity and price: 1915, $3.50. Sc co. $500. $3.50.
The sun., 1919-02-02
Books and the People Who Make Them

religion, morality, law, men following
their rational impulses are divided; on
matters of honor there is always within
any country an unanimous bias. This il
not an accident of rational uniformity,
but the inevitable result of emotional in
fiction. If such unanimity happened
within the confines of country once or
twice it would even then be stretching a
point to regard it as the mere coincidence
arising from independent judgments. But
when a country is known TO be one and to
present a united front in every war Of
honor; when differences of opinion on re-
senting honor offences are almost nom
existent; when Congresses and ReichstaS5
vote to defend honor by unanimous as
sent, we can no longer depend upon the
law of chance to explain the alignment of
Independent rational judgments into such
solid geographical phalanxes. Thought
is not contagious; if it were some of our
most serious educational problems would
be solved"
Mr.. Chesterton extracts the diseon-
nected thought about Roman ROLAND in
this passage (when he might just as-easily
have taken the case of Liebknecht vs.. Cdr
many and writes as follows:
"For instance Mr. Perla has a curious
passage about emotional unifcation pro-
dueing the certainty with which every
Frenchman but ROLAND regards Germany
as the aggressor' and even talks of the
extreme mental vigor' needed to detaeh
oneself from it. Now in fact the French
masses showed not only far more mental
vigor but far more mental clarity when
they saw their homes burned and their
brethren butchered, and waited with mind
unchanged, than ROLAND ever showed
when be decamped comfortably to write
cloudy essays in Switzerland.
"And they did not merely feel or even
think that Germany was the aggressor;
they knew it. They knew it first because
they were citizens and knew the facts, and
second because they were Frenehmen and
knew the Germans"
To all Of which 1 agree.
LEO PERIA
NEw YORK, January Is, 1919.