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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30
Postmaster General Explains How
System Would Benefit Both Gov
eminent and Farmer.

The Washington Post OF January
% says:
IF the parcels post were estab-
lished OH the $4,000 rural routes
throughout the country for the de-
livery of parcels originating on
these routes and for delivery with
in, their territory, and if each rural
free delivery carrier carried but
three packages of eleven pounds each
on every trip, the entire postal de-
felt, which in 1907 was $6,653,2S2,
would be wiped out
Postmaster General Meyer today
thus succinctly summed up what he
hopes to accomplish if his parcels
post scheme goes into effect. AL
ready a bill has been introduced in
Congress by Representative Lafean
of Pennsylvania providing for special
application of the idea in York and
Adams counties, Pa.
In an interview, the Postmaster
General said:
The rural parcels post will bene-
fit the farmer enormously. It viii
not only lead to an increased con-
sumption, but a consequent larger
trade. Il means a great saving to
the farmer and gives the country
storekeeper an immense advantage
over the mail-Order house. and it is
of incalculable importance that the
country merchant should exist and
prosper
Not only will the rural parcels
mean these, but the system can be
put into operation without the ex-
pendisure OF one single cent on the
part of the Government. There are
already some $4,000 rural routes in
operation in the United States, reach
ing probably 100000 or 10000
people
Now, suppose we establish a spe-
cial rate of ) cents for the first
pound and cents for each addition
al pound up to eleven pounds, for
the delivery of packages on these
rural routes which originate along
the line of the route, or at the dis
tributiQg postofiice for the delivery
TO carriers. This rate means the |
pounds may be sent for % cents
or practically > cents a pound-t0
Bdi NtSS GUMS d AZ al tOute AIOGl
other parties within the territory of
the same route.
THE mail order house and the ex-
press companies have vigorously
fought even the slightest suggestion
Of a parcels post. and both with
Machiavelian astuteness. To all in
tents and purposes they have kept
s5ill-but they have prejudiced the
country store6eeper through false
reports OF the intent of the system.
The country merchant has conceived
from them the idea that its opera-
zion means the ruin OF his business.
''All of which is direct inversion.
If the parcels post were establishes
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

to build new up-to-date depot here
for the large profits they are getting
out of this valley. l belong to the
Smokers Union myself, but I clean
my pipe every once in awhile, and
on entering a place like that | al
ways put it in my pocket. But Il
seems some people DO not care and
pun away their e3-year-oid strong
pipe that smells strong enough TO
kill a spotted cayusa Nov. If NJ.
Hill is too poor to buils a new de-
pot at this place we will help him
along and give him a ten-cent piece.
Yours truly. for new passenger de-
pot.
M.PADOSHEK.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30
PUBLIC STENOG2APEGR Phone
212. t. l.. Hallett 2-33
WOman's Exchange.
Just received a fresh supply Of COR
sets and hair goods.
MRS. B. J. TIFFANY,
Wenatchee Hotel

It is sometimes supposed by sonla
people, who do not know the real
facts, that a preacher has nothing to
do but shake sermons out of his
sleeve and eat chicken. Not unlike
the active and conscientious editor
he must study and shink and plan. in
order TO entertain, instruct and en-
tighten the people. He would not
hesitate to ride twenty miles, without
pay, through the cold, to utter a few
pay. through the cold, 10 utter d fow
words Of encouragement to those be-
reft of a friend or relative. The
preacher works, and he works hard,
too often for poor pay. and still oft
ener for nothing.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

A gentleman of cultivated musical
tastes advertised for rooms in a pri-
vate family fond Of music" The
next mail brought him the following
reply:
Dear Sir-I think that we could accom-
modate you with rooms and as for music
one of my daughters plays the parlor or
gan and gittar; another one plays the
ACCORDION and banjo; | play the coronet
and fiddle; my wife plays the harmonica
and my son the flute. We all sing. and if
you are good at tenner singing you would
fit right in when we get to singing gos-
pei hims evenings, for none of us sings
teaner. Or if you play the base vial We
have one right here in the house If you
want music rs well as rooms and hoard,
we could accommodate you. and there
would be no extry charge for it.
-Lippinc0tts
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

Young, people who wish to attend
the Wenatchee Business College this
winter can find work to assist them
in defraying their expenses. Write
to the college at once. We have sev.
eral places for both young women
and young men who may be able to
secure a complete course in CONNER
cial instruction.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30
-Lippincott's.


tnre.ocl c-d the Bishop,
Bishop Potter Of New York once lay
so sick that his life was despaired OF
arl even his intimate friends were de
MED almittance to his bedside. One
day. however. Colonel InGersoll called
The bishop demanded, despite the pro
test of his physicians, that the dlstin-
guished agnostic be asked into the SICK,
room.
How is it. bishop" said IugersoI
after be had offered his condolences .tc
the invalid. that l am So highly IA
vo.ed when your other friends are uoj
allowed to see YOU"
.'Wel, you see, colonel. / inay not re
cover from this Illness. and if l DO not
have every assurance of seeing the
others in the next world. | realized
that if l. wished to see you again
must do it here"
If these financial pinches we're al
ways followed by the legal pinchine
of the wildcat trust and banking con-
Germs the general public would gladly
''grin and bear" their end of it.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30
WHAT DID MARY SAY2

Justice Brewer Of the United
States supreme court is said to be
the author OF this. story: A witness
testified in q certain case that a per-
son named Mary was present when
a particular conversation took place
aud the question was asked: What
did Mary say" This was objected
to- aud after some discussion the
Judge ruled ont the ques ton An
to this was Immediately
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

taken and an appeal to the higher
court reversed the verdict and order
ed a new trial on the ground that
the question should have been an
swered. At the second trial the
same inquiry was propounded and
elected the information that Mary
said nothing!"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

The date crop is a partial failure.
but real Injuries Of life will not be
wanting so long as the peanut and
chestnut crops are safe.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

Canadians hope to avoid a fuel fam
Inc through a new invention for max
ing bricklets out Of pest dust Peat
boys are abundant in Ontario, put
there is no coal of any kind in the
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

With 2500o cigarettes on board. i
looks as though our Pacific feet =,
tends to put the laps out of business
with naiSnnas1 mir
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30

That new volcanic island in the Be
ring sea will have its destiny in world
politics staked ont the moment it
ceases to be too hot to handle
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30
ODE Pu bile Forum

This column for Open letters
al interest will be published
contribution will considered
withheld from readers The editor
the views opinions of correspondents.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-30
BE A BOOSTER. ;"

BE A BOOSTER"
Do you know there's lots of people
Sittin' round in every town,
GrOWlin' like a broody chicken,
Knockin' every g0c1 thing down?
Don't you be that kind O. cattle.
Cause there amt no use on earth.
You jest be a bootser rooster,
Crow and boost for all you're
worth.
If your town needs boostin' boost
'er.
Don't hold back and wait to see
If some other feller's willin,
Sail right in, this country's free;
No ones got a mortgage on it,
It's just yours as much as his,
II your town is shy on boosters
You get in the boostin' biz.
If things don't jest seem to suit you.
An the worl seems kinder wrong,
What's the matter with boostin'
Just to help the thing along.
Cause if things should stop agoin'
We'd be in a sorry plight,
You just keep nat horn ablowin'.
Booster up with all your might.
If You see some Teller trytn'
For to make some project go,
You can boost it up trifie,
That's your cue TO let him know
That you're not agoin' to knock it,
Just because it amt your shout,
But you're goin' to boost little,
Cause he's. got the best thing out.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENT,

The State Teachers Training School for
Richland County will be held in consolidation
with the Summer Session of the State Science
School. beginning June % and ending July Is,
1905. The School will maintain in its CORPS of
instructors the high standard of preceding
years
President Rurch has had extensive expert
ence in the different grades of schools For five
years he has been president of the State Science
School, and has been conductor of the Training
School for the past three years
Supt. II lama is Que of the new instructors. He
is Il graduate Of Highland Park College, Des
Moines, Iowa, and for the past ten wears has
been super nj endent of the Valley City Schools
His wide acquaintance with all grades of
schools, and years of successful experience in
teaching assures the school a helpful and effci.
ent instructor.
Supt Smith will again be member of the
Faculty of the Training School. His teaching
experience, and acc ptable work rs an instructor
for the past three years is proof paramount Of
his helpfulness trainer of teachers.
Miss Amerand is a new member of the
Training School Faculty She is a graduate of
the Fargo High School and the Valley CITY Nor
NAL, and for the past year has been a teacher in
the State Science School. She will have charge
OF the mathematics i'll The summer school,
Miss Merrill is primary teacher in the
jamestown City Schools. She has had wears of
experience in teaching the primary work, and
has been primary instructor in the summer
school at the Valley City Normal. She will
bring to the eachers the most progressive and
helpful meth DDS Of presenting the primary sub.
jects
Supt. Black needs introduction to the
teachers. He will do some teaching, and will be
ready to serve the teachers in enrolling and
other matters professional
Prof. Kirk is special teacher of music and
taught this subject in the Training School of
last y ear His work will be practical and such
as will be II sefu in the daily work of the school.
Miss Mrick is trained librarian and will
be in charge Of the Science School library dur
ing the session of the Training School nre
pared to give assistance as opportunity offers.
Aims and Purposes.
The purpose of the Training School ia to
serve the teachers of the public schools Its
tunda men tai idea is that the teacher should know
the subject matter of the studies to be taught.
This should be supplemented with knowledge
OF the prin ciples of education and an intelligent
un der standing of the most approved methods of
teaching these studies.
The time is too Ii mited to make thorouoh
study OF all the subjects included in the exan,in
alton fora teachers certificate, but it is possible
by concentr ating ones energy upon one or two
subjects to gain comprehensive view of these
and to those who have studied these branches
this will afford an opportunity for a review
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21
Tired nerves, with that "nu

Tired nerves, with that "nu
ambition" feeling that is com
monty felt in spring or early
summer, can be easily and
quickly altered by taking what
is known to druggists every
where as DIR. Shops Re
storative. One will absolute
ly note a changed feeling with
in 4S hours after beginning to
take the Restorative. The
bowels get sluggish in the
winter-time, the circulation
often slows up, the Kidneys
are inactive, and even the
Heart in many cases grows
decidedly weaker. DIR. Shops
Restorative is recognized
everywhere as a genuine tonic
to these vital organs. 1t builds
up and strengthens the worm
out weakened nerves; it
sharpens the failing appetite,
and universally aids diges-
ton. It always quickly brings
renewed strength, life, vigor,
and ambition. Try it and be
convinced. Sold by all deal
ers.
This Office for GOOD job work,
To RENT-Gcod six room
house to rent north side, for
particulars call at city pump
ing station. 2w
WANTED TEAMs.-To~ plow
drag, disc and drill $50 acres
3 miles northeast of Brecken
ridge. Good Prices paid. S
T.DAKIN, Breckenridge, NJ inn
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21
Faculty..

EARL G. BURclI, NJ. sc. Pres. Science School.
Conductor and Instructor in Science.
6. w. HANNA, B. DI. SuptValley City Schools.
Peda6oSy ant Grammar.
+. +. SMITH, a. B,L. L. B,Supt. Wahpetou Schools.
English uNd CHRIS
BLANCHE l.. AMERLAND Science School
mathematics.
FRANCES E. MERRILL = jamestown Schools.
Primary .NethodS anu Drnmina.
Il. NJ. BLACK, A. b. County Superintendent
history amt Course If Nndy
CHAs c. KIRK Teacher of Music Wahpeton
Music.
LILLIAN MlRlCK Science School.
librarian.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21
The SUMMER SCHOOL FOR THE
TEACHERS OF HIGHLAND COUNTY

Will be Held in Consolidation With the Summer Ses-
sion of the State Scientific School Beginning
June % and Ending July l8, 1908.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21

Continued on Page 81
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-05-21
Pedagogy.

Psychology will be presented both in rela-
ton to the teachers certificate and to the mind
growth of the child, and those topics will be con-
sidered which have the most important bearing
on the theories and practice OF education. Put
MANS Psychology will be the manual used
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13
Mr.. MlLLER'S CHIEF OF POLICE

1t Is said that Mayor-elec John f. Miller is having con
siderable trouble in finding Tor the position OF chief OF pohee
man whom he to do what he wants done WITH that
department
Mr. Miller realizes that his making OF unmaking as
uayo OF this city lies very great extent with his choice
Of a man Tor the head OF the police department
With the exception OF very few terms the Seattle police
department since became department OF any consequence
has been a field ior graft and corruption.
This statement may be sotened down a little by the
that it applies equally to almost every city IN the
country
Seattle has had its share Of these Tor only POI
lice departments and now that has had two OF eff
cient police and has acquired taste therefor It Won
stand for backward step.
The Star believes that with exceptions every
who has been mentioned up date in connection with
appointment tho hands OF the mayoeeet unfit to
conduct the affairs of the office Some Of them drink too
much whisky others of them morally weak and wouldn't
have manhood enough refuse dollar bill
ii IT passed to them by awbreaker. and none OF
them have the expereneea OF those who have
expressed willingness accept the Office.
This j. plain talk but il is There few good
police chiefs in the United States and there perfect
police departments. There isn't police department the
country that isn't well filled with grafters member Of
the Seattle police department who has been in the
department for long time, aud who served under Chief
Delaney and under NaPpensteiu. made this
mark day The Star
Before wappy took hold every in the department,
had his hand Now there's nothing doing
Oi course he didn't literally that every man in
the department gracrhe meant that every CRATER
IN the department busy and doing we'll"
That's what Chief Of Police Wappens,ein cleaned up in
tho Seattle police department lie able up
because he knew the business lie CRATER when he
saw him. and he knew the signs oi graft.
And he knew what TO do when he ordered clean
up Seattle lie knew the power the law gave him. he
knew the power OF the big stick and he worked both
Tom Delaney, who preceded Nappcnstcin. hon
es anxious to make good-but he failed
lie failed because he didn't know. lie didn't know a
CRATER when he and he didn't recognize sisns
graft And all around him graisers
Mr. Miller find who knows and who viii be
the square with him.
That's the kind OF a Mayor Moore has had. and
when that man goes OF office week with the mayor
he will go with the gratitude OF entire city, with the
knowledge that people OF the city appreciate the fact that
he has given this city its best police administration
Incidentally. ii Mr.. Miller i still searching. The star
would suggest Mr. Wappenstein.
That is. il Mr. Miller intends to keep his promises
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13
STAR DUST

BY JOSH

f, can see at a stance that We haven't
sot anything
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13

Cut the oordlsn knet
The jury had been out a6 hours
A yet Il had not arrived al q
verdict The verdict seemed as far
away a. the Isslkan wsf cloud.
A happy thought struck The fore
man That IL Why % VAS happy.
Has ans Of ysu a dime. he said
'Just the thins ehoruhsd the
others You want % flip Il 10 de-
eide upon a verdict. don't yopf'
The foreman giarcd at them.
Not muehs be Eluttercd Il
SAINT Go send out foF a pail Of suds.
Upon witch the foreman was
ented wiser than Solomon. and the
iufy settled down eouientediy 10
make another niEht II Il.
Ever ketise That
A Tumof dwindieS the closer you
trace u hack 70 where Il started.
Australians are anxious 70 have
Walt from lob Evans fleet. funt
blame %. Australians They een
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13
A LETTER FROM A WESTERN GIRL.
WHO is SEEING new YORK

NEW YORK. March iS.-near
Mary 10 you know these New
York women have a sknack !
dant know what else to call t. It's
the ability a. malse themselves laoh
attractive hy little extra stitch
here aud n little extra touch there,
For instance. there Il the little
scheme OF the between season hat ;
or. rather. the mid season hat II
comes In between the futeudtelYot
kind and the sHprluE4 one OF
straw aud flowers
This is the hat Of satin or ailk and
tulle u Is large and usually Win
fiat hflnl. and suggestion OF the
mushrooms stiil lingora about It
They are made entirely ut satin
and trimmed with the tulle or OF
tulle and fine net and faced WITH
the satin. n broad band Of this ma
tefial being used 10 enelrcle the
bflm. often the sole trimming ~
an enormous bow made of loops OF
the tulle Even whom other trim.
ming h used this bow Is the princi'
pal decoration.
The how Is not only larre. but ia
made of number OF loops most To-
Eenlonsly ntifiened so that they are
quite a. airy aud iifht IN effect a.
/ IL they depended only ON their avn
body for their iaunty grace.
These bows can he bought ready
made In most OF the ahnpa. Ny
scheme l. 90 get new shape and
try aud make one myself, for u
looks easy
Very little other trimming Is used
maybe a few fine aigrrtH. An,
heavier or richer trimming, Ike
plumea or feathers. would spoil th'
effect OF airy simplicity that make
the style OF this hat,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13

did Socrates know much. papaf'
Yes. hu knew a great deal for
hts time. but that vas before there
we're anY information eisrka.s
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13
u. S. Navy Yard

Take trip on the Sound and
yisit tho a.. 5. navy yard. see the
hattieships Oregon. Nebraska, VIE
cousin. the cruisers Colorado aud
Pennsylvania. aud the trainihE
shin Philadelphia. the mammoth
dry Docks. torpedo boats and prison
ship Nlpsie. Boats leave Seattle
10 times daily except Friday a.
follows
30. : 30. Q. 10 and 1850 a. m.
f:fB. ?. q. $50 and 8 y. m.
on Fridays boats leave at
Gao, 1850 and 10 A. IN
.i.iB. ? aud I 30 .. mi
Round trip soc.
Before great while In the
noighborhood OF a dozen ships vill
be included In the fleet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13

workable einb iof lhs .,,...
whore he "a As free f,.. ss -.
behaves himself. a. tis sl'sas =
private clothes 10 he 80. ..atst :
Only beer hhd tkmpsrsls
are sold 70 the private ~. ss'itki
pofaia The sefEsaafs bs,,ss 80 o.
araie building and mes.... ~
themselves The whole ls'l'alla z
ln charge n cantssn sie g....s.hs {,
is aaaHorahis 10 a boara II =, ..s.,' ~
NJ DE regiment. Of uhom - s.ilssis
maadinr officer Is pfeslsss = coz.
iH the large ruoa 49, -.
Hif and dfIHs ~ q platform - - ~
ing sud dancing. and Ala :, ~
where an eFpart planlst 90 sAe
nlghi 900 the caalesa eloss,l - !, ~
y af The sound ~ The burls !. ?
past nine O'Clock A aerss.s :. asi
three mrn are detailed a. -. -
picket io keB order. bui asls.'t''
their services needed a. !. "
Hs q man shows that hs l. -
enough % abOU liaalf aas -
b8H jos wlll s00n hustle =
io III quarters ~
To encourage the men IA
canieou Instead Of outside 81
the price ~ beer Il mueh 80
and everything sold 10 the -,
teen Boo che shape d groeefs.. :. =
De- also much cheaper thsn 60. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-13
HIS SON
sY ARCH m'mAckiH.

lies e0mlni home Old Farmer
Nhitcomb laid the neat tYpewrit.
ton letter on the Kitchen table aud
wiped his hpeetacloa
Lets believe itH FOR the best.
ia the old LADY put iu,
The old man toasted HIS wet
boots Ia the oven and sighed
"Mlraudy." he went on. I can't
help but think that that boys a
failure. I'm Altered 20 meet him.
IN Altered he'll be heightened and
a lonfer Il Amt been three months
since | sent him that $500 and n0w
he's Rnhin' for railroad fare"
Dick Nhiieomb stepped from the
Pullman and Tipped the porter a
dime. Then he turned smiling 20
his father. lie was a dude aud bis
clothes 81 college cut, his tiny soft
hat with it, pink aud white ribbon
hls glossy 'oxfBfda. soft kid gloves
aud llRht walking stick. loudly
shouted the fact old Farmer Whit
combs heart sank
Together they climbed Into the
HpfNNh NMhNN AANA HAAt 80 W. - 80
old faglliiar lane toward home.
Youug Dick Whiteomb greeted
HE mother With a kiso Then he
turned 90 the door. said that thsl
might look Tor him At dinner time
and departed.
fhe old man sat staring At tbs
fire aud the old lady burst Int
tears.
Yes. III" she cried. he's
spoiled boy
IL was after supper. the old mat
and his sou had procured thei
pipes and both sat silently studyinl
The fire IN the CRATE.
Father" Dick Whltcomb began
what has Il cost you 20 send M
20 coilageT'
ms cost the every cent I've saves