THE SUNDAY CITIZEN, ASHEYILLE, N. C., APRIL 1, 117. .
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"Mdlo, Is That You,
He law; of Life
How Patrick Henry's Appeal for a Blow for
freedom, Made in Revolutionary Days, Fits the
Present Situation of the Land He Loved Blow
for Liberty Is Again Needed. :-: :-:
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Well, be sure and don't forget to bring outapoune'.
Kenny's High Grade Coffee
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(Br W.-C Jones, Senford, N. C.)
"For thia la the law of Ufa, -A
song ot peace and a day of atrlfe,
A day of atrlfe and a song of peace
And the thunder of battles that never
And thia la 'the law of life.'
Thla truth has been made appal
lingly apparent and impresive within
the paat throe years, both In Mexico
uiid in Europe,
Mr. Wilson, president of the United
Htates, proclaims that he stands ar
. rayed working for the sake of hu
manity.
In America, by order of the kaiser,
, millions of dollar worth of property
have also been luld In waste and a
number of American citizens bean
killed-
. ; On the Jilgh seas we know only too
well that hundred of our citizens have
feen ee nt to their deaths and million
of dollars', worth of their proyerty
sunk by German submarines and as,
yet no gun iiae been flred-in their be
half. , A government la formed' to protect
Its people and- their property, and
when It 'falls to do so, it la no longer
. a proper government. --
. The administration at Washington
haa delayed action until it Is looked
upon with contempt by all nations of
the world.
t What Patrick Henry Said.
Borowing from the famoua speech
: or Patrick Henry to try and give some
inspiration to tne weaK-xneed. i
quote: "They tell us, air, thar we
are weak and unable to cope with ao
formidable an adversary. But when
shall we be stronger? Will. It be the
next week of the next year? Will it
le when we are totally disarmed and
wbena British guard shall be star
tloned In every' house I. Shall we
irather strengtji by irresolution and
inaction? , '
"Shall, we acaulre the means of ef
fectual resistance by lying supinely on
our backs, and hugging the delusive
phantom -cf .hone -until our enemies
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ahall have bound us hand and foot?
"Sir, we are not weak If we make
proper use of those means which the
God of nature has placed in our
hands.
"Three millions of people armed In
the- holy cause of liberty and m such
a country as that which we possess.
are invincible by any force which our
enemy can send against us. Besides,
sir. we shall not light our battle
alone. ,
There Is a Just God who presides
over the destinies of nations and who
will raise up friends to light our bat
tles for us. The battle, sir. Is not to
the strong alone; it Is to the vigilant.
the active, the brave." Besides, sir.
we have no choice. If we were base
enough to desire It, ft is now too late
to retire from the contest. There is
no retreat but In submission and
slavery. Our chains are forged. Their
clanking may be heard on the plains
of Boston. The. war Is Inevitable and
let It come. I repeat, sir, let It come.
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the
matter. Gentlemen may cry 'Peace.
peace,' but there is no peace. The
war Is actually begun. The next gale
that sweeps from the north will bring
to our" ears the clash of resounding
arms, uur nretnren are already in
the field. Why stand we here Idle?
wnat Is It that arentlemnn wlahT
What would they have? ,
"IS life so dear or neace so sweet
to be purchased at the nrice nt nh!n.
and slavery? Forbid It, Almighty
God. I know not what course other.
may take, but as for me. rive me lih.
any or give me death."
Ftt Present Case.
Some of the thourht riven In fhl.
famoua oration aeem , to fit well the
present case.. Our government has
muddled along In such a way that it
Is not. only looked unon with ran.
tempt by other nations, but also by
millions- -Americans who loath the
idea that we are being made to annear
as a nation of cowards, who are afraid
to raise their hands in behalf of civil
ization and to strike a blow for the
basio principles of government for
which onr forefathers fought, bled
and died;
The American people, aa a whole.
are not cowards and it la a shame
that we are being continually placed
ui sucn a degrading position. -v
In the past three years this govern
ment has invaded Mexico twice at a
cost of about f lsS.OOQ.OO0.0o and has
in fact accomplished nothing.
That enormous sum ! thrown away,
and we have no value to show for it
and our policy, haa made ua the laugh
ing stock , the world. , - .r ..:.:y
To show you actoal conditions at
Washington I ouote from ( . W. Gil
bert, March J2nd:
. 'I came to Washington to have a
look at the nation's preparedness, the
preparedness about which we-read in
the newspaper, "Work Rushing the
Army
tain
"The cook let it get used up before ordering and its too late to
have it delivered now, so if you want your cup.of good cheer' tonight don't forget it."
"Alright, dear, PiL bring. it out but why Kenny's High Grade Coffee in particular?"
fmy and Navy, aiwj.all that sort of
"The onlv DreBarcdnAaa T hav ka.n
able to find 4a , preparedness with
excuses.' Never was a government
better armed with excuses.
"mere is almost Prussian tjtor-
"Because, Tom, I've tried 30c. coffee and you've complained,
you've complained and at 40c coffee you've complained. In
Kenny's High Grade at 25c the pound and you were delighted,
that particular brand and I have Now bring it out."
He Brought it
C D.mEMY CO.
Coif ee-Tea-Sugai-'Bck Jig Pc m der-txirads-Rice
8 N. Pack Square Phone 1768
I've tried 35c coffee and
sheer desperation I tried
You told me to always use
L
oughhees in the VeadJniss with whlub
blame la always pui on iow"'
And ifvnothing-more haa been mobl:
1 1. . -mat nf excuses has tieen molJl-
Used since the -country came face to
face with the issues it ha neen try
tn tn "doda-e for more than two
years. - -
War Department's Excuse,
"The war department, so-called be
cause the last thing it has noon per
mitted to. do. la to get ready for war,
haa an excuse, a lr'mendouB excuse.
Thia i the excuse:" It has1 been
for some tfine operating under orders
not to take any steps wnicn woum
ionic nice a-ettinsr ready for war with
Germany. - X am1 Impelled, t.,pt UiatfOarollsa
full force wlU .be apparent;
NOT TO TAKE ANY STEPS THAT
WOUlD UWK . LIKE GETTING
READY FOR WAR WITH- GKR
MANY.
"The language of the orders - may
not be given but the sense is, else
there is a grave misunderstanding
somewhere. . -J"' i-fj
"So far as the army Is concerned,!
the situation is beyond repair for a,
year. It could not be worse."
arrona.'eerlhough the government
Is'preparmrTor a German farce sim
ilar to tjiej-one of Mexico. t ..
'rTthiJ- true then may a fclnd
Providence have mercy on our afflict
e Ration.
" Even China Acts. . V ,
'Are we to' be taught a iesso.by
Chine?. -v ' , ., 53 -
- That coutnry, under much; less! pro
vocation than ours, has .declared war
upon Germany and ,lxea a' Ger
man vassela within hep-eocta'.and, is
using them for commercial' purposes.
This we should do at Once. There
should be no delajs; . Awake. , from
your slumbers, oh, 'yeons of ; North
Tear the scales from yp0f yes.ahd
ma thini la their truA lla-ht. , Toll
ytikf tmnatefe4 and repriteTitallves ihjtt
we are in no mooa o oeDniininii
oiMrtylayeil with. That wsrwaat our
government to strike a blow in behalf
of .civilization, liberty" - and justice.
Tgat we wish to ald ln tearing the
mad dog of Germany "from hie lair.
That jjre-wlsh Old, Glory nailed to the
mast ana not tanen oown until every
rman submarine, which threatens
us, Im cleared from the ocean, so that
the flags of other nations of the world,
aa a game cock among its kind and
be looked upon by those serving un
der it with the love andbxeqpect which,
belongs thereto-.
! "The words 'dishonor, . cowardice,
hypocrisy are stamped upon our
shield. They, must be blotted there
front -anTJ as lovers of Jour g ountry let
a all unite in urging upon the presi
dent, ana congress mat prompt action
te taken to do so, assuring them of
our best assistance In aiding io cleanse
our escutcheon of these dark spots,
forever and forever.
From this, statement it looks' she can proudly take her place among
A call from tKe Spirit of Daintiness and Newness. Atime when
nature casts aside the winter-worn garb of Brown and Black and
dons the NeW'Dress of iSpringtime.
It is woman's nature to love the things of beauty and daintiness.
rjtwas to meet her demands that nnr rnrlr rf K.aVif;fiil CJM 5,;i.-
s. . .. - - v.vvnxtjAmHkumvjJlUlg WUIU
and Coats, the very newest in Dresses and Sport Skirts, was selected
with the most careful consideration of the wishes of Xshevijle
women; .
For Pre-Easter week we are offering liberal reductions
on all Dresses Suits and Coats i:
BEAUTIFUL
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, r-We hare a most porgeous display of a tt r TTa ts,-trimmed and plain shapes,
in Pattern and Domestic styles. Our prieesre, lowest in Asheville and the styles
as becoming and up-to-date as you will find aziyjffhere ! .
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Newton
NEWTON. March 31. Tuesday af
ternoon Mrs. R. B. Knox entertained
the Methodist Missionary society to
RDgetta"er with several Invited guests.
Mesdames George A. Warllck and L.
C. Bickett gave interesting talks on
the subject of missions. Instrumental
solors were given by Mesdames W. M.
Slkes, Clyde Rowe and Mrs. J. A.
Gaither, who had arranged the words
of hymns to appropriate airs, Mrs.
Rowe accompanying her. After the
program the knowledge of the ladles
of important Biblical events was put
to the test and the prize was award
ed to Mrs. C. H. Mebane, who answer,
ed ail the questions successfully. As
sisted by Mrs. A. H. Crowell, the host
ess served refreshments in several
courses.
The Ransom-SherrlH chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
will be entertained April 4 by Mrs.
G. C. IJttle, the date of meeting hav
ing been changed from the first Mon
day to the first- Wednesday in each
month, t At the recent meeting with
Mrs. J. B. Lancaster, the chapter de
cided upon a course of study In south
era history, and a committee has been
arranging a program. On that occa
sion a dainty course of sweets was
served, and " Instrumental solos by
Mrs. W. M. Slkes and songs with
guitar accompaniment were given by
Mrs. J. A. Gaither. the numbers be
ing old southern melodies.
" JSaWaday eveTTlng- Mrts iiive. Duke
entertained a numter, of friends at
progressive rook, at which Herbert
H. Lowery and Marshall Bolick scored
the greatest number of times. Mr.
Lowery winning the prize, a box of
home-made chocolates, after they had
chosen partners and played off the
tie. Assisted 'by her mother. Mr. S.
E. Duke, a three-course luncheon was
served.
Monday evening Mrs. J. B. Leon
ard entertained in compliment to Mr.
Leonard, who had a birthday, hut who
was taken pleasantly by surprise when
the guests arrived and explained to
him the occasion of their coming. In
a very interesting musical contest
Miss Flossie Frailer -and Professor
George Warllck won' the prize, a f beet
of music, which was presented to Miss
Frailer. In a laughable chewing gum
conflict, Charles H. Mebane, Jr.. war
winner. Several readings were riven
by Miss Masie Schmidt of the expres
sion department In Catawba college.
Mrs. Leonard, assisted by her daugh
ter, little Miss Eula Nicholson, serv
ed refreshments. Among the ruests
was Rev. J. A. Kombar of Frederick,
Maryland.
Mrs. Vena Little Goode end guest.
Miss Farmer, of the Ltncolnton
schools, have been guests of Dr. and
Mrs. J. B. Little. Mrs. Lou Goode of
Connolly Springs also has been a
guest at the Little home.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Huffman of
Morranton have been with Dr. and i
Urs. D L. Toder this week, Mr. Huff-
nan. who la solicitor, going on to
Bheiuy on legal airalrs.
Mrs. T. C. Clifton was hostess Tties.
day afternoon to the Virginia Dare
Book elut. Decorations were white
and pink carnationa. the club colors,
and carnationa were the favors. Salad,
cream and cake were -served. The
program Included reading br Me
dsmee Loy filgmon. O. C. Little. FL
P. Cochran- and K. T. Harwell. The
text session of the club will be with
Mrs.' R. P. Cochran, la AprfV -.
Mtae ions Mebane. stud est Art -tfca
Greensboro Normal college. -has bean
spending several days at home, during
the week. ' .
This eventnr a pleasing reettal was
given in the audltoHumr-at Catawba
college by the departments of musio
and expression, under direction - of 1
Mtssee Schmidt and Holsteln.
MOTOR CAR
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.rcupie Duy uie car (pnmanly because ill
Dodge Brothers build it, . Fl
What Dodge Bothers dealer! '.ft
are selling is not tnerely a motor t ',
car but a motor car built by
Dodge Brothers.
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Touring Car or Roadster. 7SS. Winter Touring Car
or Roadster, $961. Sedan, 11185.
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Asheville Automobile Co.
18 and 20 Church St ' Jp
company it West Ashe
Furniture
ville.
Mrs. Clyde Warner
vHiuuia vwiKti ,ar. vvagner, who is
wua . me nesiern union Telegrapl
company for a few weeks at that
polr.L. .
Mra. Mildred Washburn ot Conover
" iuii inenus in rewt3n Wednes-
MATTERS OF RECORD
The following deeds were filed yes
terday in the office of the registrar of
deeds;
Lillian- Iee Potts and hysSand fJ
Edwards. property Besr ita month.
Joseph C Redmond .-
Benjamia S. Justice and wife? ro
erty in Asheville tnZZ.Z?Z
'm Jf!nd 0ther coMWerationa.
Sam E. Stevens anH aH. kt...i.
Parker, ei-operty on m.it.x.
street; censlderation li and other
considerations. .
Zachary Develoomsnf
H. D McCain, property In West Ashe,
vllle; consideration io and nther
considerations. (Tvo dt" -
- 'Kenllwotth Development company :
io . jb. "unna, property in Kenil
worth; consideration- 11 and other
considerations. - x ....
Rio de U Plau Is 130 miles wide l
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V' I '
rZJZP . V fuL'v for a iDidsuniner darke" v ,
OXv- y.LP? ireascarcftd m tJ )rex-rbund M J V
'if tf fiction Of ticir toil t appoint-; '' I
V F&"t - i ' '0,t t ' ' ' ' I
v.v,:;;i nose i.
'r- Vfc,. ? ... T . - f ,
v' wburt. ; ' . 7 A j.v.- : : I ;
Karl Warlltk left Kondav for As.
vine to be with the Snider-Warllck