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Oct. 24, 1917. BRAIN MUST WIN WAR FOR U. S„ LANE DECLARES Secretary of Interior Found No Slackers in Nation-Wide Tour. Philadelphia, Pa. —Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, aroused the members of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to a high pitch of enthusiasm and determined effort to get behind the Second Liberty Loan, so far as indus trial and commercial Philadelphia was concerned, at a luncheon in the ballroom of the Bellevue-Stratford. Secretary Lane said: “In making a trip through the United States as a journey of curiosity I wanted to find out if the reports coming to Wash ington were true. You all know the physi cal situation of Washington—we are in a cup, and all the murmurings and va porings of the country drift into that cup, making it impossible to appreciate the situation unless you get out on the hilltops and plains. And so I have made a four weeks’ trip to all those parts of the land whence came rumors of disloy alty or lack of courage. Found No Slackers. • —“I went to find slackers, and I found no such men. From the Atlantic to the Pacific the spirit is the same as here. In Oklahoma, which had been spoken of as the center of disaffection, I found a town of five thousand inhabitants which had subscribed ",000 for Liberty Bonds, and in addition *. A.hat it subscribed $lB,- 000 to the "I review«fe,°<, * ousand of our new army at Safo/VA Z)’ty. They had just had two nfo-i .o, 4>.‘ing. The grandson of Brigha/j ° v lood beside me, and atvhis coff (/■■> g past he said: “Ev ery mart %S> a 'tnpany has bought a Liberty "I four-“Achother thing that pleased me—l found that the people of the United States are right in their appraisement of their commander-in-chief; that every where President Wilson has the entire confidence~of the people, regardless of politics.” In speaking of the enemy, he declared: “The offense of Germany lies not in her deeds, but in the fact that she per mits herself to be dominated by the spirit of militarism and absolute power, and once that spirit is overwhelmed there is no doubt that the better Germany we have known will come through.” . Regarding our progress in the war he said: “1 have heard people say, 'Why have we not a million men in France?” “Where are the ships to carry their munitions—their supplies? Each man re quires fifty pounds of tonnage a day, arid where will we get that tonnage’ The answer to this is, 'Why didn’t you get ships?’ ..^ ar «£ ound U ’ S ' Empty Handed. bor fifty years the American flag has been Virtually off the ocean. Our money has been put out at high rates of inter eet in railways, street car lines, factories and huge buildings. When the war came we were empty handed.” PERSHING’S GOOD-ANGEL. (Pittsburg Leader). Miss Catherine C. Skurkay today is probably the happiest girl in Monessen General Pershing, commander of the American expeditionary forces in France, has sent her a letter in which he expressed his thanks for a poem written for and dedicated to him and his army. Miss Srukay, who is well known in Monessen, today is the envy of all her friends. THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE. By Miss Catharine C. Skukay. ‘I Here’s to our country, the red, white 'and blue. I am lure that our soldiers are honest iand true; They will fight for peace, not only for you and me, But for all other nations across the blue sea. I am glad Uncle Sammy has “butted” in, Because if he hadn’t the Germans would win; And the kaiser, a. man without any heart, So what is the difference if relatione should part? He eds a good whipping for what he hsa done, Ft. f not for him the war would not have begun; But now as he started he has to keep on, For no peace will we give him until we have won., Hurrah for the allies! They have done their best To try and keep thejkaiser out of their nest; Russia, France, England, all the rest, We h you health and strength to t. stise the pest. Hello. Pershing! How do you do? We are all proud of a brave man like you; And I know over there across the sea You are as proud as any general can be. You know what you are there for and so do we— For peace, rights and liberty. We now wish you, general ,and all our Sammies, Health, luck, get wiser and bring br :k the "kaiser.” TRENCH AND CAMP PETE STOPPED SWEARING Pete was a big-hearted, generous fellow. There was but one thing wrong with Pete—he swore like the proverbial trooper. Around the mess shack, every sentence he uttered was lurid with oaths. One night Fete went to the Y. M. C. A. tent for some writing paper and while standing near the counter, he engaged in conversation with a com rade. Pete began a sentence in a most em phatic manner, using the name of Christ as a preface to his utter ances. No sconer had the blasphemous words been uttered than several voices were heard in protest. One man said: “Here, Pete, cut that out. Don’t you know this is the Y. M. C. A. They don’t stand for thdt in here.” Big-hearted, generous Pete turned to the man at the counter and said: ‘Ex cuse me, mister, I know that wasn’t right, but I’ve got the habit. I’ll try not to do it again.” And Pete has been a regular attend ant at the religious and social services ever since, paying strict attention to all that is said. haTCgwryland Hail, hail to thee, O heritage divine Land of our fathers, motherland of mine, Through the dread pains, and travail of thy birth Liberty flamed; enlightening all the earth. Flamed ’mid the din, of war, baptized with blood Cradled and tossed, on freedom’s crimson flood Flowing from bodies, sacrificed for thee My glory land, to set thy children free. Stand fast ye freemen, for the MIGHT of RIGHT Blot out oppression, and all evil smite, 'Hark: to the call, of destiny’s decree Life’s glorious burden, making mankind free, When clangs; to arms; awaken and stand by Your souls afire, to conquer or to die, Shout ye when battling, breathe with dying breath Freedom’s defiance. Liberty or death. Lord, make our nation goodly in Thy sight Keep us from famine, pestilence and blight May peace and plenty, our dear soil em brace Thine ages smile, with tenderness and grace, May clouds drop fatness, nature laugh and sing And year by year, her golden tribute bring In peace and war; make us Thy covenant host Thy love, O God, and liberty our boast. —Gwilym Watkins. THE FLAG" Stars of the early dawning, set in a field of blue, Stripes of the sunrise splendor, crim son and white of hue; Flag of our fathers’ fathers, born on the field of strife, Phoenix of fiery battle, risen from hu man life. Given for God and freedom—sacred, in deed, the trust, Left by the countless thousands re turned to the silent dust! Flag of a mighty nation, waving aloft unfurled, Kissed by the sun of heaven, caressed by the winds o’ the world; Greater than kingly power, greater than all mankind, Conceived in the need of the hour, in spired by the Master Mind. Over thy living children, over the laureled grave, Streaming on high in the cloudless sky, banner our fathers gave; Flag of a new-born era, token of every right Wrung from a tyrant power, unawed by a tyrant’s might; I .ing again a menace outflung from a foreign shore \ eeting again the challenge so brave ly answered of yore; Under thy spangled folds thy children await to give All that they have or are, that the flag they love shall live. —Charles G. Crellin. THE BRAVEIFHOME The maid who binds her warrior’s sash, With smile that well her pains dis sembles, The while beneath her drooping lash Gne starry tear-drop hangs- and trem bles, Though heaven alone records the tear, And fame shall never know her story, Her heart has shed a drop as dear | As e'er bedewed the field of glory. The wife who girds her husband’s sword, Mid little ones who weep or wonder, And bravely speaks the cheering word, What though her heart be rent as under,. Doomed nightly in her dreams to hear The bolts of death around her rattle, Hath shed as sacred blood as e’er Was poured upon the field of battle. The mother who conceals her grief While to her breast her son she presses, Then breathes a few brave words and briefs, Kissing the patriot brow she blesses, With no one but her secret God To know the pain that weighs upon her, . Sheds holy blood as e’er the sod Received on Freedom’s field of hon or! —Thomas Buchanan Read. ■>. » Trench and Camp Outfitters —FOR— Our Soldier Boys U. S. A. Regulation Cots, Steel Cots, Wood Cots, All Cotton Cot Pads, All Silk Floss Pads. All Feather Pillows, All Cotton Pillows, All Sijk Floss Pillows, Camp Chairs, Folding Chairs, Folding Stools, Folding Steamer Chairs, Folding Tables, U. S. A. Army Trunks, Suit Cases. 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A. has been admirably done, both at home and at the front; its spiritual andm aterial value to the men Is beyond all reckoning, and the services of its personnel are deeply ap preciated by the soldiers themselves. Moreover, I know that, largely owing to the generosity of the United States, our home-organization has been enabled to operate on an extended scale in many parts of the world, and that the activities of your Y. M. C. A. officials have af forded untold comfort to our prisoners in many lands.” Needful Articles FOR—- Sammie Boys Bedding Rolls, Clothing Rolls, Laundry Bags, Gun Covers, Pistol Covers, Post Cards, Tent Rugs, Tents Made to Order. First Floor T. G. BAILIE &CO. 708-710-712 Broadway Phone 1632, Page 13 G CL v V** I I « ffl