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Priceless Letters Recently
Uncovered by Martyrs
Love of Fellow Men.

"A BRAHAM LINCOLN, the Man
= OF Mercy, was born lis years
ago today.
On q frontier farm that was
little more than clearing in the
primeval wilderness of Hardin
County, Kentucky, he made his
obscure entry into life.
Had a soothsayer made a pill
grimage to the rude cabin that
day, viewed its poverty and isola-
tion, or spoken to the shiftless,
illiterate father, he could have
found nothing that foretold the
man who was to steady totter-
ing nations destinies-the giant
in spiritual power who was to wage
to victory the bitterest war of our
history and still be acclaimed the
Man Of Mercy. The seer could
have done no more than speculate
vaguely on the perfect number
seven" present in the letters of
his given and family names.
+ Documents Newly Revealed
! It is Lincoln, the Man of Mercy,
that is particularly revealed in the
group Of almost priceless docu-
ments recently collected by G..
Lynn Sumner for the library of
the international Correspondence
Schools, All Of them are Of great
value and interest. One is wholly
unique. For it preserves in one
manuscript a plea for a soldier
found asleep on his post; brief
endorsement by Senator Charles
Summer Of Massachusetts,, and
finally aparagraph by Lincoln him.
belt. ltwas a case in which Lincoln
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on the need of Americanization, ac-
ccrnpanied by list of books in the
library treating of the subject:
with our thought turned to the
welfare of our new citizens, we Won
der how we can help them to better
understanding of the manners and
customs and history Of the country
in which they have chosen to live.
To what better source can We turn
than to books? The County Library
has a spendid selection of books on
Americanization through which the
new citizens can learn how to be sue
cessful and good citizens by reading
of the struggles and trials of some
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+. Letters Show Kindly Heart

of our great men and women and what
they have achieved.
"Some of these books are intensely
interesting and far more fascinating
than some of the so-called popular
new fiction
Any of these books may be OBJ
tanned by making request to your
nearest Branch Library"
Box, The Americanization of Ed
ward Box; Coe, Founders Of Our
Country; Eggleston, Four Greatest
Americans; Baldwin, Life of Abraham
Lincoln; Winterburn, Spanish in the
Old Southwest; Douglas, Many-sided
Roosevelt; Baldwin, Sailing the seas;
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Lincoln's hastily drawn check to
crippled negro who stopped him
in a park.

STIPPicN heSFo WHO StOPPe0 nim
in a park.
thin in the parks, empty. sleeves
pinned to their breasts. And
when they came to the White
House it was to beg furloughs to
see dying parents, or releases to
support suffering families. Little
cards and brief notes written for
such men to proper authorities
are treasured all over the country.
But the total number of those he
sent joyfully and thankfully away
will never be known.
"See This Pittsburgh Boy"
Here is an example:
"Sec. of War, Please see this
Pittsburg boy. He is very young,
and I shall be satisfied with what
ever you do with him.
ga. LINCOLN.
Aug. 81, 1863"
The pittsburgh boy" had en-
listed at seventeen. He had long
been i'll with a fever and wanted
furlough. With the confidence
every soldier had that Lincoln
would help him, he slipped into
the White House, by chance met
the President and told his story.
One day Lincoln was stopped in
park by negro with a pitiful
story. The Emancipation did not
stop to get his name but handed
him hastily written check drawn
to the order of "colored man with
one Leg" Riggs & Company, of
Washington, with whom the Presi-
dent banked, knew their customer
and honored the unusual instru-
ment.
When men raise one Of their
kind to be a hero in life, they
straightway make him a demigod
in death. Then comes a reaction
from popular exaltation, and the
same men gather all that was
known about their idol to learn
if he had feet of clay.
So it was with Lincoln, the Man
of Mercy. And with every new
document uncovered he passes
more certainly to his niche in the
shrine of national memory.
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most of them wanting to see the
President
In the beginning they were only
curious and their requests were
usually trivial. But after the bat
ties of Bull Run and Antietam,
Fredericksburg and Chancellors-
vile, the soldiers of Washington
were changed. They hobbled about
on crutches. They sat pale and
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saved a guiltless man from execu-
ton, and as such is characteristic.
George C. Alden, of Company
K, Seventh Massachusetts, Regu-
lars, had fallen asleep on his post.
His offense was to be punished by
the most disgraceful death a SOL
dier may die. The fact that he
was subject to fits of a sleeping
sickness against which he was
powerless to struggle found no
place for consideration in the
crude, summary justice of the
field. He was asleep on his post,
and the sequel was death.
Lincoln Saves Cuiltless Man
AS he awaited the execution of
a Court Martial's decree, Samuel
Breck, a friend and fellow towns
man, heard of his plight. In let
ter to Sumner, he set all the facts
before him. Summers endorse
ment on the back of the letter, by
which it was referred to his Com
mander-in-C Chief, is as follows:
81 ask attention to this letter
from an estinable citizen hoping
that proceedings should be delayed
against George C. Alden, Co. X,
Seventh Mass, for sleeping at his
post.
"CHARLES SUMNER"
Then follows Lincoln's respite:
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BON0MI WILL TRY
FOR CABINET

ROME, Feb. 10.-The cycle of pre-
.miership possibilities in Italy today
brought around the offer of leader
ships to Signor Bonomi, head of the
cabinet which fell last week.
Bonomi today agreed to return to
the premiership and will, if success
full retain the same cabinet as that
which he led since June, 1921.
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where he used his personal inf1u-
ence to secure some right or favor
for soldier were in constant cir
culation. From the time the first
troops arrived in Washington in
April, 1861, until the end of the
war, the town was full of men,
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original documents cannot be OBJ
tanned there are faithful replicas.
Virtually all of them reflect the
great, kindly heart Of the martyr.
In the days of the Civil War, ev-
cry soldier knew Lincoln for his
friend. Reports of many cases
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"I know nothing of this case
know not where Mr.. Alden is
whether any proceedings are on
foot against him Il should not
knowingly let him be punished, if
shown he has the infrmity stated
in the affidavit, though the ,infrm-
ity may be sufficient reason for
disnlissing him from the service.
"A.oLINCOLN.
"May 21, 1867"
Although the saving of the
Union never drew upon the time
and energy Of Lincoln more than
in the dark days of '62, he found
time to pen with his own hand an
opinion that placed human values
above an infexible discipline.
Letters Show Kindly Heart
In the collection at the Scranton
institution are scores of original
documents concerning Lincoln, his
Cabinet and his Generals. Where
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GOOD BOOKS ON
REORGANIZATION
County Librarian Submits Long
AUdiLable List to Choose
From.

Mrs. Beeman, efficient county lib
rarian, submits the following comment
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Irish Cabinet
ToCive Rebels
No Ar1alistice
Unconditional Surrender Of
Irregulars Insisted On
and Parliament Is Elk
pected to Convene Soon
Railroads May Suspend
Westport Taken by Regulars
After Surprise Attack
From Fis hing Vessels

DUBLIN, July Is (By The Associated
Press).-The Cabinet at meeting to-
day decided to refuse to consider the
suggestion advanced at the recent
meeting in Cork for an armistice in
the South. The government will assent
to nothing short of unconditional sur
render by the irregular forces.
An official report issued to-day says
there is good ground for hoping that
within the next fortnight the organized
resistance of the republican irregulars
will have been so broken that further
postponement Of the Irish Parliament
will be unnecessary.
Surprise Attack at Westport
The successful offensive of the ma
tional army resulting in the capture of
Westport after a weeks operations bv
land and sea is described in state
ment today. The irregulars, who had
made Westport their Headquarters,
were surprised by the landing Of the
national forces from the waterside, and
when they found themselves attacked
from the land by General McKeon's
VI oopo Iicy were lOICSu 10 nee TO the
surrounding country before they had
time to destroy the public buildings.
Conducted by Colonel Commandment
O'Malley. the expedition was fitted out
last week, sailing from Dublin under
sealed orders and proceeding by way
Of Larno. County Donegal. Clew Bay
was reached carly Monday The ma
tionals commandeered number of fish
ing boats in the bay and dispatched
party to the Rossmoney coastguard
station, five miles from Westport.
Landings were effected from both sides
of the peninsula. Fire was immedi-
ately opened by the nationalists. In
few moments the white flag was
hoisted and the occupants of the sta
ton emerged, cheering wildly. They
proved to be national army men who
had been taken prisoner and detained
in the station by the irregulars. They
numbered over ninety and included
Commandant Reynolds. who was at
tached to the 9th Western command
under General McKeon.
1rregulars Surrender
The irregulars who were guarding
the prisoners fed, but later fell into
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-29
Longs Backers
Threaten Bolt
If Reed Wins
UItimaium IL Latest Devel-
opmens i'm the Bitterest
Primary Fight Missouri
Has Had i'm Many Years
Women Oppose Senator
Opponents Send Out Circu-
lars Inviting Voters TO
His @'Political Funeral"

ST. LOUIS. July % (By The Associa-
ted Press) Charges that leading
Democrats of the state, who are oppos-
ing the nomination Of United States
Senator James A. Reed, in favor of his
opponent, Breckenridge Long, have
threatened to bolt the party ticket If
Reed should win the nomination, to-
day furnished the latest issue in the
campaign for the primary election to
be held next Tuesday.
Politicians aver the present cam
paign to be the bitterest for many
years Supported by the local press,
Grid Us Of Reed" clubs and many
other organizations in which women
are taking leading part, Mr.. Long will
wind up his campaign here tomorrow.
On the other hand, Senator Reed,
who has based his. campaign on the
motto that he defended the peoples
rights, his followers say. is expected
to show more strength, especially in
the rural districts, than seemed likely
in the start of the contest,
Invited to Reeds Funeral
Circulars were sent out to-day in
viting the Long followers to attend
Mr.. Reeds political funeral to-mor
row afternoon, at which supporters of
Mr.. Long will act as pallbearers."
In addition, public demonstration
for tomorrow has been arranged by
the "Rid-Us- of Reed" Club.
The third Democratic candidate, r.
L. Young, Of St. Joseph, is not ex-
pected to play prominent part in the
race. Two years ago Mr.. Young was
a candidate for Representative in his
district, making his campaign on
strictly "wet" platform.
Six Republicans are in the race for
nomination, but the contest for the
Republican nomination has not been
fought with such bitterness. Long sup
porters repeatedly have charged that
Senator Reed was relying on heavy
vote from the Republican party.
Both Reed and Long have been ex-
pressing the greatest confidence of
victory. and only last night Long told
an audience here "The fight has been
won; I'm all ready for November"
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tant minorities fairly and generously,
he thinks there is no question that
Ulster will eventually unite with the
south, though possibly retaining con-
troll over purely local questions.
Indias position. however, is totally
different, for that is country with a
population of three times the size of
the United States, two violently op-
posed religious factions, innumerable
languages and dialects, and no real ma
tional spirit or any knowledge of the
spirit of democracy. He pointed to
pared to grant independence to the
and provided with opportunities for ed
ucation far exceeding those enjoyed
by the East Indians Aside from these
phases of the problem, Mr.. Kerr said
consideration must be given to the fact
that whatever is done in India would
have reaction in Russia, and in this
connection he described Trotzky as one
OF the greatest organizers in history,
who failed in a country not nearly so
large in popula ton as India and in
habited by people who spoke the same
languages and were united in matters
Of religion.
During the last five years we have
seen a great number of idealists, and
thank God that we have them" said
Mr.. Kerr, "but we also have a number
OF older, more experienced men who
act as brake on these idealists. The
situation is just as President Harding
put it the other day when he received
the Filipino delegation and advised
them, as | understood it, not to sacri-
flee all they had gained by a premature
move, but rather to wait two or three
years for ful6llment of their aspira-
tons"
On the question of tariff, Mr.. Kerr
said he believed there should be free
trade the world over and that tariff
barriers were highly injurious to
political and economic readjustment of
the world. "The theory has long been
exploded that one country can prosper
all by itself" he said. He instanced
the case of the thirteen Colonies after
they had declared their independence
from England. They had not yet
broken down the tariff walls which
separated them. If the Federal idea
had not superseded America might
have had a situation not unlike that
system existing in the world to-day.
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Politics. Institute
Leaders Predict
A W orld Union
Association of Nations
Based on Britt $ h Plan
May BE Brought Near
X Il | ity at Meeting
Would Develop Contact
First of Sessions to Omen
Tonight With a Public
Lecture ON Government
By Arthur S. Draper

WILLIAMSBURG, Mass, July Is
An association of nations of the world
based on the system Of the British
commonwealth of nations may be
brought nearer to reality by the Insti-
tute of Politics, which begins its SEES
sions here tomorrow night, said both
Lionel Curtis, originator of the British
commonwealth idea. and Philip Kerr,
formerly Premier Lloyd Georges chief
adviser on international affairs, in dis
GUESSING the objects of the institute to-
day. A series Of lectures is scheduled
which might become big aid in i'm
proving international relations.
Both hold strongly to the belief that
q much better treaty might have been
made at Versailles had there been
closer cooperation prior to the con-
ference. Mr.. Curtis said that some of
the leading Brtons did not really I'M
derstand the American point of view
until after they had exchanged several
visits between the Crillon and Males
tic hotels in Paris. He emphasize the
fact that a comparatively small group
Of publicists shape a country's opinion
on q foreign question, and consequent
" that it is highly essential for that
group to have close contact with the
politicians. Both Englishmen are Of
the opinion that the Institute of Poll
tics may prove Of much service in this
direction.
The essential idea which both Mr.
Curtis and Mr.. Kerr seemed anxious
70 put forth was that the great need Of
the world to-day is machinery for deyel-
oping contact between experts Of the
various nations and through them the
peoples. In other words, they believe
in internationalism in the best sense
Of the word; that is, an appreciation
by the peoples of one another's prob
lens.
Mr.. Kerr declared the League of Ma
tons plan is the first step along that
road, though he qualified this state
ment by saying that he did not neces-
sariiy mean that particular covenant
made in Paris. Asked if during his
stay iH America he had found the
League Of Nations as dead as ever, he
said:
81 will say it seems to me less dead"
MIR. Kerr believes that the turning
point in Irish affairs has been reached,
or, as he put it, "the cancerous growth
has been removed with a liberal hand"
Provided the southern government
shows an ability to stabilize condi-
tons and willingness to treat Protes-
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If J did not find occasion to 49,.
if his opponents to-day hold aay That
usefulness as Senator ia CON- nat 7, his
was time when in his igd nd There
in mine, the sovereignfy snem az
liberties Of the Republic ,, ana TIE
erilled, that James A. Reed :, tn
himself an indomitable Amar; showed
man Of Incompatible COURAGE eah'
Il should hold myself
and una2preciative Of his ~rss a.
ices if had not sought and ae sery.
opportunity TO bea7 witnoes 'oohd an
courage, self sacrifice and ~ the
with which James A. Reed eor usvos.on
country in an hour Of dan nsrved his
name will live when those Of r, :, Als
US are forgotten - most Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-29
De Valera on Way Here,
Rzssnor i'm Irish Circles
Friendo OF Erir's Freed n,
Threaten Vigilance Commit
tee ACfiOn in Letter 10 HYLn.


tee Action i'm Letter to HyIan
Reports are current in Irish circles
in this city that canon De Valera,
leader of the discounted republican
party in Irelsnd, is on his way i.ere,
determined to try to win support for
his failing cause among the Irish in
this country.
So seriously was the menace to
Irish peace regarded by the Friends of
Irish Freedom, an organization which
broke definitely with De Valera On
his last surreptitious visit to this
country, when he entered in the guse
of a stoker, that they wrote ycster-
day to Mayor Rylan protesting against
his admission if he came again.
In their letter the Friends of irish
Freedom called the Mayors attention
to rumors that "some guerrillas" were
on their way to the United States from
Ireland and expressed the hope that
they would be barred. If they were
point, vigilance committee
"These people" the letter continued,
"are coming to make a drive through
out the city that will only disguest the
average American.
He is sick and tired Of these agitators
who insist on stirring up trouble, over
the Irish question:
eve have many letters from the
people in Ireland begging US to let
them alone and let the people go to
work. Everything is shut down now
and they are in deplorable condition."
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U. S. Note on High-Seas RUM
Running Anglers British Press

Americans" declares the conservative
Evening Standard"
"The less the United States of Amer
lea searches British ships for any
thing the better" the liberal DAILY
News remarks. Some day we may
go dry ourselves and our own hip
pockets may be liable to search by the
British authorities"
"The Daily Express" takes a more
serious view of the subject, concluding
an editorial with this warming: There
is serious side to this situation which
we trust 'Pussyfoot, Johnson and his
friends will ponder we'll. If the fanat-
ical legislation they promote ever sue
ceeds in causing friction between the
two great English speaking peoples
more harm will have been done than
has been caused by all the alcohol
poured down human throats since Anac-
reon first composed his immortal odes
in his cups
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Communist Deputies
Fined on War Charges

PARIS, July % (By The Associated
Press) 1.-The Communist deputies
Marcel Cachin and valiant Couturier
were found guilty to-day by the police
court of the charge OF "inciting SOL
diers to insubordination" and were SEN
fenced to pay 800 francs fine each.
The special tribunal appointed
speedily rejected the protest of the
deputies that the presiding judge,
Lemercier, was not fit to hear the case,
because he was an avowed enemy of
the Communists.
Both men announced they would ap-
peal to the last day Of the five DAYS
allowed them, thus making it impos-
sible to place the case on the court
calendar for trial before the Chamber
reconvenes in the fall, when the depu-
ties would benefit by parliamentary
Immunity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-07-29

From The Trtbunc's Earepedm Bureau
Copyright. 1892, New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON, July 2S.Although the
note from the American Department Of
State requesting aid in suppressing
che alleged smuggling of .spirituous IL
quors from the West Indies into the
United States has not affected the Sc
renity of the Foreign Office, it has pro-
duced lively reaction in other quar-
tiers. Several London newspapers COM
ment caustically to-day in the belief
that the State Department has actually
requested the right of search of Brit
ish ships.
"Of course, we can't possibly agree
to the calm American proposal that we
allow American gunboats to search
British vessels on the high seas to see
if they are carrying whisky intended
ultimately for consumption by wealthy
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"The policies Of Woodrow wilson"
including the League of Nations, is the
principal plank in Longs platform, and
Longs followers have been referring
to the fact that Reed was out of the
Democratic party by the 1920 state
convention.
Denies He Fought Wilson
Reed denies he fought former Presi
dent Wilson, and asserts he has been
"the real Democrat ali along"
The prohibition issue enters both the
Democratic and Republican contests.
Long claims the support Of the dry ele
ment on the Democratic side. OF the
six Republican candidates William
Sacks, millionaire oil man, is the only
one who has announced himself in ia
vor Of beer and light wines. The 9TH
ers either have declared themselves
for prohibition or fer law cnfor .enent
as regards the Eighteenth Amen dnent
From The Trt3ane's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator
Mccormick, Of Illinois, chairman Of the
Republican Senatorial Committee in
the Senate, to day paid high tribute
to Senator James 4. Reed Senator
McCOrm1cK referred 10 w oOdf0" W IL
son, who Is opposing Senator Reed, as
the zone time arbiter Of Democratic
destinies."
II am informed ard ] am led 20 be-
lieve that Mr. Breckinridge Long is
II most cstimable gentleman" sad Sena-
tor Mccormick, but tE.a issue appears
to be Reed. It may be that the Demo
Gratis Of Missouri ma. decide that the
usefulness Of James A. Reed is past.
do not know IF ne is nominated, /
shall be joined to those VINO, upon the
domestic issues which to-dcy divide US,
will oppose the reelection Of Senator
Reed.
Mccormick Praises Reed
"But at this time, looking back over
the months in which have served in
the Senate with James A. Reed. !
should count myself poor America
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Religious Announcements
HDvESTTSTp

ADVENTIST
sevansh.Day Adventist Temple
I2@h st. !, nq q I LI.s A. S...o-
Sunday Night: "Antiehrist ard the
Man of Sin Identified. Is He Yet TO
Come or New Eere!'
with brief statement 81 the remark
BILE shift OF position which tho Protestant
churches have made on this point during
recent years.
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Ebert Yarns Bavaria
10 Stick to Republic

BERLIN, July % (By The AS
sociated Press) President Ebert
has sent letter to Premier
Lerchenfeld of Bavaria, stating
that the President and the Cen
trail government regard Bavarian
opposition to the Reichstag's de-
Tense of the republic measure as
contradictory to the republican
constitution. Bavaria's stand,
says the letter, may seriously af-
feet the republics unity, since
similar steps by other states
might imperil the stability of the
nation.