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The state herald., 1920-10-22
THAT Girl o. Nine
BY DR.. F. II. Essert

He was arrested and thrown into
jail. One Of the leaders went to him
and said. I'VE have been thinking
about your case, and have decided to
let you out without trial, on con.
tition that you will let us alone and
tend to your own business" Mr..
Stead was looking thought the bar;
how easy ii would be to take bribe
and so out scot free! But he said.
Gentlemen, whether you permit me
10 walk out free man or incarceratc
me in The walls of this cell, shall
3ertninly attend to my own business,
1ut my business is to protect the
sirlhood Of my country" They turn.
ID away disappointed, but after.
wards they came back and let him
out without trial They did not dare
bring him TO trial They would have
been found guilty and some OF them
sent TO jail Twenty years later DR..
stead walked down the streets Of
London wearing the same Garb he
had worn in the cell. what do you
meant" his friends asked 81 am eel.
aLrating by wearing the same clothes
& wore twc1ty years ago; England
has awkened, and am celebrating
the victory" Politicuf and social
leaders were repeating the same
things Mr. Stead had said twenty
years ago. Members of the British
Pertinent were saying the same
things that had put MIR Stead In Jail.
Arthur Lee put his political life,
blood into the passage OF bill
against the White Slave traffic. just
before the war. Immediately upon
the passage of that bill. for ten days,
the boats and trains were crowded
with white slavers lords, dukes. poll.
tical leaders, etc.-leaving England.
In London $500 men were getting
rich on Of the illigal earnings Of un.
fortunate girls Of that city. Regard.
ing this Col. Roosevelt said. Every
girl and woman IS under obligation
to Arthur Lee for giving his political
llfeblood to pass that bill"
Just before tho war. President vii
son appointed committee to inyes
tlglto conditions here. Stanley b
Finch was at the head OF that. com
mittee, with o salary OF $1,000 per
month. The investigation cost the
government about $4,000 per month
for five years. In that report he said
he had found in the United States
White Slave syndicate with more
than $4,000 men and with more money
The state herald., 1920-10-22

David was on his knees when he
said, "Open Thou mine eyse that /
may behold wondrous things out Of
thy law" 1t was Jesus who said, "Ye
shall know the truth, and the truth
shall make you free"
"The fool hath said In his heart,
there is no Cod Nobody but u fool
ever said that: no sane individual,
no clean individual; but the fool hath
said in his heart, There is no God"
An old Scotch scientist went into
the fields of Scotland one beautiful
summer day, to study the heather
He got down on his knees, adjusted
the glasses and was lost in wonder,
love and praise" For n long time he
knelt there, when suddenly shadow
fell on him: after waiting while, he
looked and found one of the Scotch
shepherds bending over him in
ama2ement. without saying a word
the scientist pluclted the flower, help
ed him to adjust the glasses and re-
maincd in silence, waiting. How long,
he did not know, but presently the
body Of the old shepherd began 10
trcmblc, the tears to trickle down
his cheeks: then he took the flower
and field glass and handing them
back. said, MAN, | wish you had
never shown me that" why not,
asked tho scientist And he replied,
These rude feet have trod on so
so many of them He had never
seen their beauty before.
As heard this, said in my heart
"Oh, God. II we could remain here
! long enough to get a vision OF what
God has for you and me to do in this
wide world, II might be worth our
while to pause a moment and wait
little while"
While | shall give You picture
that may be dark and forboding,
am not pessimist ! believe God is
speaking to men and women who are
anxious to hear his voice. ! am an
optlmistpessimist. While things
look dark. | believe that God is still
IN His world.
{ only few years ago the Hon
/ william T. Stead went to his death
on the Titantic. In 1858 Mr. stead
laid bare the vice of London, impli
eating lords. and dukes. and political
and social leaders as working hand
in hand with the White Slave traffic
The state herald., 1920-10-22
PAGE SEVEN


low, one Eplscopallan seven Presnr
terians and fourteen Methodists.
out of the 10 were members OF so
church"
What does this mean? Their IL
only one object in the mind of tn =
White Slave syndicate, and that is
TO settle its guns on the clean hom0s
Of America and the girls who do not
want to 20 wrong; to settle its guns
They do not have to so after tho
girls who are down: they have them.
Where is the primary department.
of this traffic? In the literature that
is being distributed through the White
Slavers among the children OF the
public schools-girls from the age of
ten to fifteen. Just recently, some
boys of this age were arrested In one
of our larger cities with such ltera-
ture in their possession, which they
were handing out to every girl as
she came out of school. On being
questioned, they acknowledged that
each of the boys had been given SIS
to do the work, and told that they
would be watched, and II they failed
to give one to every girl they would
suffer for it by losing their heads
They said they did not know what
the papers contained.
a girl Of sixteen was arrested in
one of the smaller villages; she was
guilty-vile in her language and in
other ways-and was influencing the
other girls in the school. After she
had been put in Jail the mothers Of
the community circulated petition
to have her imprisoned or sent from
town. The time for trial was set
when suddenly she was released and
sent out of town, never to return.
In three years she committed suicide
in one OF the slums of this country
because of he treatment she received
there They were ready to take her
in when the people II her I'm turn
ed against her The minister OF that
town came to me later and said, I'VE
had To let her go without trial; il
would have implicated three young
men in my Sunday school class aud
seven prominent business men be
sides other young men in the town.
twenty y.seveu In all, and we did not
dare to bring them to trial "Whlt
said, did not dare to bring TO trllG
twenty-seven men who were guilty
and yet did not hesitate to arrest and
throw in jail one young girl who, but
for them. would be as pure as any
girl in town. The girl is condemn.
ed, and the men are allowed to go
free and are received in our homes
and married to the pure girls OF our
town.
| will close with a message from
William Jennings Bryan TO the pco-
pie of America: Tell the American
people for me, that the horrors Of
the White Slave traffic are so con
cealed that the American people do
not believe that II exists; but | be,
l!eye when their minds have been
awakened, they win deal with II as
they have dealt with other evils"
The state herald., 1920-10-22

Back of them than that of the staa
lard OIL Company, and better organ
i@'d. iIn said also, that Is was i'm,
possible to get your hands on one OF
Lllaae White Slavcrs,
We have always arrested tho un.
rlftuuatc woman but for every fallen
Woulan in America we have twenty.
me fallen men; it has taken twenty.
one men To ruin ono girl, and yet we
damn the woman and take back the
men. We have not condemned one
# those fallen men. Four out of
every five men are fallen men, nc.
cOrdng to the doctors of New York:
and that is true all over the country.
Mr.. Finch said he found the White
Slave syndicate was organized for
one object only-to capture the girl
who does not want to go wrong.
Last year the government appro-
priatcd S3,000,000 to help farmers look
after horses and hogs to prevent the
foot and mouth disease and cholera,
and only $4,000 to send out litera.
Wro to fathers and mothers to help
them protect their girls. Sixty per
cent of the girls who have been ruin.
ed by white slavors have been raised
In the small towns and villages--not
In the slums. We grow careless be.
cause VIC don't believe the Sunday
school the church and high school
are invaded-but they are.
The following is taken from re.
port read at one of the largest Pres
byterian conventions held recently
The White Slave traffic is entering
the ranks of our Sunday schools and
churches In an alarming degree
Where do you find them, these re.
cruits? Some outside the churches
but the great majority in the Sunday
schools, public schools and universi
ties of America.
From the report referred TO above
we learn that the White Slave syn
dicate had back Of it all the money
of the brewers and saloons. The Ma
tional Liquor Dealers journal said
that the liquor dealers, with all their
wealth, were back OF the white Slave
traffic. deploring the fact
The following is taken from a ro
port of the president Of the Cottage
Home of Denvor-oUly one out OF
seven in that city-and could be dup
Heated by every rescue home lr
America:
During the past year the Cottag.
Home received 30 girls. % Of then
under 81 years of age, two were II
years of age and three were under
| IA: they came from FIVE different
states. Three were Baptists, three
Disciples. four Roman Catholics. on'
The state herald., 1920-10-22
County School Notes

Owing to the crowded condition OF
the primary department OF the Am.
herst consolidated schools. the board
has decided to employ an additional
teacher.
]. II. Wilterdink and T. J. Sullivan.
members of the Highland Center con
solldated school board. were business
callers at the Office last Saturday.
Miss Rae d. Crowner. OF Paoli. has
been elected TO MI the vacancy In the
position as teacher OF the MeaBins
school in district No. 81 and began
her work last Monday. Miss Adeline
Fandry. the former teacher, resigned
on account OF the serious Illness OF
her father. and returned 10 her hons
ut Cozad. Nebraska.
Governor Shoup has proclaimed tho
week beginning October 81 AS "Edu-
cational Week" and calls upon all
teachers and other leaders Of educa-
tlonnl thought 20 attend the meetings
OF the State Education Association.
which meet during that week He also
urges ministers OF the gospel 10
preach at least one sermon on somo
educational topic, on Sunday, October
81.
IN effort win be nude 20 repeal
that portion uf the revenue law which
uuw requires school boards 10 appeal
10 the state Tl2 Commission for
ralu Tint rserodB Use pUr cent of ihr
previous yuara revenue frr The ra1.
1000 chat Il Dr. falt thla pr0a8Iou hrr
N.U hluHruHca m school balr1
providing aumgIent revenue tD carr
uH lHg school Worl.
County sung OF schools
The state herald., 1920-10-22

va ARE PREPARED TO PRlT
YOUR OFFICE STATIONERY B.
TIE BEST MANNER
The state herald., 1920-10-22
The Fordson Gghtens farm VIC

TT means something to tighten
the farm work these days when
help is so scarce. That is
where you will find the Fordson
q worthwhile investment. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12

for his action with Cornelins for wit
nesses are made to testify in the mat
ter and all the details are carefully
gone over. He was acquitted of course.
But that there was no full understand
ing of the wonderful meaning of such
an opened door is seen in the long strug-
gle against PauPs ministry to the very
people represented by Cornelius. After
all it was pitifully meagre idea of
Christ's word and work that most of
these early Christians held and there is
something thrilling in the present day
consciousness of the oneness and the
world mission of all believers. As fer
as we yet lag behind our Lord and HIS
Calvary there is PASSION and life and adj
vance among His followers never re-
allied in any earlier century.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12

pany has an experienced superinten-
dent upon the ground and prepara-
lions are being made to get three OPP
enings in operation in the near fu-
ture, and it is said that the mining
and shipping of coal will be carried
on upon a large scale, which will be
an industry of inestimable value to
this section of the county.
Peter Opel spent part of last week
over in Somerset county, Pa, attend
ing to some business matters.
The heavy snow fall and impossible
condition of the roads as result ne
cessitated the abandonment of all the
church services in this village on last
Sunday.
Clyde BroadwaterA census enum-
orator for this district, began visit
ing the various family heads in this
neighborhood last week.
DIR. Dorsey, of Minnesota, who is
visiting relatives in Grantsville, has
been attending DR.. Bowen's patients
during the latter's illness.
Mr.. c. f. Ellithorp visited Oakland
last week on business mission.
The deepest snow of the season is
now on the ground, and the believers
in signs attribute it to the proverbial
ground hog" having seen his shadow.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12
LYNNDALE
0Ss0SSo0oo0o

We are almost showed under and
hope a little of the snow will soon
move on.
Mr.. Lemmie Beckman was visiting
friends at Keyser, West Va, re-
Miss Louise McRobie returned to
her home near Swanton Sunday last
after spending some time at the home
of Mrs T. C. Bittinger.
Mr.. Edgar Upole was a guest at the
residence of Mr.. George R. Beckman
On Sunday last.
Messrs. Charles and Isaac Beckmal.
returned to their homes from Akron,
Ohio, last Wednesday. The former is
now suffering from an attack of in
fiuenza.
Miss Lizzie Slabaugh was a guest
at the home of Mr.. Dan Petersheim
last Sunday.
Mr.. Osborne Beckman was a visitor
at the home of his aunt, Mrs. John
Moon, at Mountain Lake Park, Sum
day last
Mrs. John w. Beckman is suffering
with an attack of rheumatism. We
hope for her speedy recovery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12

boisterous waves, past the dangerous
rocks, into the desired haven.
He controls your life, if you are
His child. He has guided millions of
saints before we had our existence.
He kept and brought to heaven the
host of martyrs, so He viii bring US
home.
If darkness increases; if storms
gather; if winds are contrary as He
is approaching US, learn to lean on
Him and to depend upon Him. He
brings us into the desired haven.
JOANNES.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12
BITTNGER

We kick about the weather;
We kick about the schools;
We kick about the Democrats,
And Good Old Party rules;
We kick when fortune smiles on us;
We kick when we're asleep;
We either kick 'caus others kick,
Or else cause kincking's cheap.
The Phillips Coal Company, which
concern recently purchased large
tract of coal in this community
and located near this village, begun
operations at their mines on Bear
Hill" one day last week. The COM
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12
PARADISE
Behold, they stood at the altar,
Two well mated in life
She got "Pet" for a husband,

Behold, they stood at the altar,
Two well mated in life
She got "Pet" for husband,
And he got Hun" for wife.
Our school reopened on January 26,
after being closed for some time on
account of the illness of the teacher.
C. A. Miller & Sons Lumber Com
pany have their saw mill in operation
and are prepared to furnish lumber in
any quantity.
Buck Kimmell, while giving an exhi-
bition of his horsemanship some time
ago, fell from the old family horse be-
longing to Columbus Mason and sus-
tanned injuries, though painful we re-
greet to say, were not serious.
w. W. Grove and family spent Sun
day with Colfax Dewitt.
W. R. West is hauling lime for the
coming season. Nothing like being
ready when the time comes.
We have been reliably informed that
Alonzo Warwick has sold his farm to
Ambrose Fazenbaker, of New Ger
many. We are not aware of Mr.. War
hicks plans for the future.
Thomas Custer has been hauling
feed from the Backwoods to the farm
which he recently purchased in Happy
Hollow.
Mr.. A. D. Fike spent the past
week at home.
Nathan Knox expects to move to a
new house to be erected along the
State road
We wonder if the consumer is blam-
ing the farmer when he pays from
$500 to $500 per bushel for potatoes
that the farmer sold the merchant for
$1.75? One dollar and eighty cents
is the best offer we have had for pota-
toes, while the wholesale quotations
in city markets run from $3.50 to $500
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-02-12
and some higher.

and some higher.
The following are hauling sand with
which to build: H. Steiding, dwell
ing; P. ]. Lohr, barn; Frank Dewitt,
a piggery; all others a church to be
erected at Steiding.
J. L. Brenneman delivered load
of pork to Blaine, West Va, last week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

employing group was unwilling In
the firSt conference TO recognize.
Cant Compel Recognition.
But unfortunately there is mo-
where In tho report any moral pun
ishment outlined or practical means
Of compelling employers to recog-
ni1e the spokesman Of the men,
even though elaborate methods Of
choosing these apokesmen are In
deed provided for in the secret bal
lot and impartial election machin-
cry. There is nothing to prevent
another Judge Gary from saying
he will not deal with the spokes-
men OF the workmen. There is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
The Outing Club
Inside
Created by Petersen's

Nature made the first
gift to the Outing Club
outdoors.
Architecture gave it
the beautiful building,
roomy and bright.
ART completed the
task Art under the
guidance Of The J. H. C.
Petersen's Sons Com
pany, which designed
and equipped the Outing
Club with all its drap-
cries, rugs and furniture.
Photographs, in accu-
rate colors, portraying
the interior of the Out
ing club home, are now
on display in our win
dows - together with
suggestions for the dra-
peries in the private
home. -PETERsN-s,
Fourth Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
USE POSLAM
FOR ECZEMA,
ITCH NO MORE

Every eczema sufferer should know tust
how greatly Poslam 10 able to besaAt this
stubborn trouble: how quickly II brings
rehef, stops itching, cools. soothes and
comforts. To spread Posiam over N angry
Affected surface is to feel that here, IN
reality. Is Just the healing influence the
skin demands. Treatment il usually sur
prisinyly short and improvement noticed
every day. Poslam is harmless Use it
Tor pimples, rashes and all eruptionaI dis
orders
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
70 Emergency Laboratories. 243 West 47th
St.. New York City,
Urge your skin to become e3eafps.
healthier BY the daily use Of Poelam SOAP,
indicated with Poslam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
SHOP IS
DIVIDED FOR
llIEW REPORT
l,ausd from Page oEs)

1910. That organisation
Seein within the plant itself.
~ should be to organize
n interest and thus to d.
n ~ area Of conflict and sup
= oreanised cooperation be-
employers and employees the
.ssrcs OF that human relation
m existed between them
~ Industries were smaller.
ssesnisation would provide
~ ]olnt action of managers
Tsioyes IN dealing with their
-. interests. II should ON
...,~ he responsibility Of mana
4 know men at least a. init
IA e they knew materials. and
IN ana duty Of employees to
4 knowledge OF the industry.
,socesses and policies. EN-
b. need to understand their re-
~ "a the Joint endeavor 30 that
~ ~ once moro have 4 creative
- IN their work."
fi1sed Shop Not Necessary.
- iofegoing. together with the
mi Of tho plan proposed. not
~ eermits shop committees and
INV unions, but leaves open
h. suestion OF an open or closed
- 10 be settled In each factory
\ slant a. circumstances develop.
IN wonder that Samuel Com
a denounces the whole thing,
the American Federation of La
~ Il on record In a resolution
Y ssied et its Atlantic City con-
|,siIon eondemning shop unions
W III other organizations not af-
1Iuaod with or q part of the Amer
n yederation Of Labor.
m while MIR, Campers must nat
mi take such an attitude in Or
y "a hold together the American
Itisfation of Labor and to keep
m own hold on it, the truth is thai
IA plas proposed by the second
sluitrlal conference does not pre-,
nj every shop committee or or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
Goats Suited to Cover Smart Frocks

A most unusual style
is a slipover coat of tan
fuIl-wool jersey trimmed
with buff {; it fastens with
a double sash that can be
tied and arranged with
according to whim. $3.50.
A coat of buff panti-
nette has a large con-
vertible collar and a
string belt. 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

Coats and frocks are
an inseparable peir-one
calls for the other: The
influence of the English
top coat is being evinced
in Spring styles. q most
desired type being the
polo coat fashioned OF
genuine camel's h air
cloth, belted or loose,
with raglan or set IN
sleeves. -.--.A-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
Glistening
Ribbons
Bright With Metal

1t takes but little imagina-
ton to picture a new bag, or
tho vesting for the Spring ap-
pare1, from a piece Of these
wide ribbons. The col0rs arc
African brown. navy, and
black, all embroidered in gold
and silver threads and SILK.
3.45 to SIS a yard.
A gold and black ombroid-
cred ribbon, III inches wide,
11.75 a yard.
-PETERSEN'S Main Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

Your medicine shelf 10 not well stocked
without bottle Of TOflSH NE, for you
don't know what moment il may b
needed to relieve Q sudden case Of Eore
Throat. Relieving Sore Throat Is TON.
SHINES special mission. Itismade for
that-advertised for that-sold for that
one purpose. TONSuNE il the Nat
ionL Sore Throat Remedy. Il i sold in
every State in the Union. You -
will need TONSuI N Of ~
these days, or some night when
the drug store u closea-bettef
have . bottle ready 1t homo
xhen you need it most. 35c.,
and 60c. Hospital Size. 800. u
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

dge - the federal reserve board o.
psshaps the saprsme court itself.
There y the distinct advantage, in
cidentally. Of leaving . good deal
to the voluntary action Of employ
era and employees. but with the new
ana vital >Rrovision for full pub
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

A navy tricotine that
features the much-to-be-
desired Charlotte Corday
collar has a panel of cord
tucks down the back
from collar to hem; the
pockets are extended at
the hips creating a bout
FAINT effect.
-PErERsE's, Third Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

The boused jacket Of
another navy tricotine
suit is set off with an
deliberately braid e d
vestee of brown mahog-
any color, while the sash
belt is unusual in its
combination of tricotine
and satin. The edges are
piped with braid. 1850.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
The Easter Suit for $500

It can be an exclusive model It Is exclusive mod
many suits originally placed in higher priced assert
ments Many of them string belted suits of navy
blue tricotine, developed along the convention
ally tailored lines whilh are never eclipsed. Box
coats and flare models worthy examples of the
newer styles. All silk lined and finely tailored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
At 1915

Suits include both
serxes and tricotines, the
majority being in the al
ways fashionable navy
blue, and silk lined. There
are plenty Of styles, and
sizes.
-PErERSEN'S, Third Floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23
Sour Stomach
Mona Puts the Stom-
ach in Fine Shape in
Five Minutes

Il your stomach is continually
licking up a disturbance; II you
lsl bloated and distressed; il you
Nlch gas and sour food into the
mouth, then you need Mona
S!omach Tablets.
Mona stomach tablets give
infant relief, Of course. but they do
more; they stop the poisonous
sa'es. They stop excess fermenta-
aon OF food and thoroughly clean,
isnovate and strengthen the stom-
sca so that it can readily digest
sooo without artificial aid.
Mona stomach tablets are
saaranteed to end indigestion. acute
W chronic, or money back. This
mans that nervousness, dizziness
saa biliousness should disappear.
praegists everywhere and J. j.
auiey sell Mona for 60 cents a
iarge box,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-03-23

Among the Finest:
A navy tricotine boasts
of three-tier pockets at
each side, and basket
weave braid trimming.
There is a poudre vest of
white novelty pique; the
string belt crosses itself
in front. 10000.