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The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07
Department of Justice.


1 am glad to say that under the ap-
preparations made for the department
of justice the attorney general has so
improved It's organization that a vast
amount of litigation of a civil and
criminal character has been disposed
OF during the current year. This Will
explain the necessity for slightly In.
creasing the estimates for the ex.
penses Of the department. His report
Rhows the rccoveries made on behalf
Of the government. Of duties fraudu.
!ently Withheld. public lands improp-
erly patented. fines and penalties for
trespass. prosecutions and convictions
under the antitrust law and prosecu-
tons under interstate commerce law.
l invite especial attention to the
prosecutions under the federal law Of
the so called bucket shops" and Of
those schemes to defraud in which the
use Of the mail IS an essential part
Of the fraudulent conspiracy, prosecu-
tons which have saved ignorant and
weak members of the public and are
saving them millions Of dollars.
The violations OF the antitrust law
present perhaps the most important
litigation before the department. and
The number Of cases fled shows the
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07
Tho Psxre rariT Act.


The schedules OF the rates of duty
IN the Payne Nrir ac. Lave been sub
jected to 4 great deal of criticism,
some OF 1t just. more of 1t unfounded,
and to much Misrepresentation, The
act was adopted in pursuance Of a
declaration by the party which is re-
sponsible for 1t that a customs bill
should be a tariff for the protection
of home industries. the measure Of the
protection to be the difference between
the cost Of producing the imported ar
ticle abroad and the cost Of producing
It at home. together with such add
ton to that difference as might give
a reasonable profit to the home pro-
iucer.
The basis for the criticism of this
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07
Fortihcations.

l have directed that the estimates
for appropriation for the improvement
Of coast defenses IN the United States
should be reduced to a minimum,
while those for the completion Of the
needed Notifications at Corregidor, In
the Philippine Islands, and at Pearl
aarbor. In the Hawaiian Islands,
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07

It seems to me from the past history
hat the government has been COM
nitted to a polio, Of encouraging the
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07

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One OF the great difficulties In the
prompt organization and mobilization
of militia and volunteer forces is the
absence Of competent officers of the
rank Of captain to teach the new army.
by tie unit of the company, the bust
ness of being soldiers and of taking
care of themselves so as to render eff
fectiye service. This need OF army
officers can only be supplied by pro-
visions of law authorizing the appoint
ment of a greater number Of army of
ficers than are needed to supply the
commands of regular army troops now
enlisted in the service.
In order that the militia of each
state should be properly drilled and
made more like the regular army, reg
ular army officers should be detailed
to assist the adjutant general of each
state in the supervision of the state
militia. But this is impossible unless
provision Is made by congress for a
very considerable increase In the num-
Der Of company and field officers of
the army.
The Point Pleasant register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, W. Va.) 1909-1939, 1910-12-07

Water Power Rates.
The water power sites subject is one
That calls for new legislation. 1t has
been thought that there was danger
of combination to obtain possession Of
all the power sites and TO unite them
under one control. Whatever the evil
dence of this or lack OF 1t, at present
We have had enough experience to
know that combination would be prof
liable. and the control of a great num-
Der Of power sites would enable the
holders or owners to raise the price
of power at win within certain sec
lions, and the temptation would
promptly attract investors, and the,
danger of monopoly and extortion
would not be a remote one.
However this may be, It Is the plain
duty of the government to see to it
that In the utilization and develop
ment Of all this immense amount Of
water power conditions shall be I'M
posed that wiz prevent e~xtorionate
charges. which are the usual accompa-
niment Of monopoly.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
WRITER'S
CONTEST

Two prizes of dollar each will be given in this contest
each for the best paper submitted by Los Angeles
girl boy and for the best paper submitted by boy girl
living outside the city limits
Papers fron $50 500 words in length written
side of the paper only and with margins top and side OF
each paper.
All contributions be signed with and address and
of school and grade.
Papers this competition be addressed Aunt Laurie
Herald Junior, care The Herald Los Angeles Cal
Topic In what way may modern American boys and girls
helpful their country did George Washington
Letters for this must be received this office not later
than Thursday, February TO- for publication February 20
Topic: "A Parade Have Seen" This may be the funniest
parade longest parade best parade smallest parade most remark
parade parade of for distinguished persons just
parade all Letters this topic must be received at this OF
fee later than Thursday February H. for publication Feb
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
SPOILED BORROWED BOOK

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Abraham Lincoln was born on Feb
ruary 10, 1909. When he was about
Is years old he borrowed a book from
a man to read His house was made
of logs and had only the ground for a
Hood.
He had to read by the light of the
fire. He was reading one night by
the freight, and when he was
through reading he forgot to put his
book upon the shelf where he usually
put it, but put in between the logs.
1t rained that night and leaked in
where he had put the book and got
it all wet.
When Abraham awolle the next
morning he found that it had rained.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
A HELPFUL BOY

Dear Aunt Laurie:
have been reading The Herald
Junior for about six months and 1
thought it was fine. / would like to
become one of your nephews.
am glad lived in the year of
1909, because my mother was sick and
l helped my aunt do the work. | kept
the yard clean. I did the work in the
house. l stayed home from school,
and when the lawn was long enough
to be cut l cut it and trimmed it.
My aunt came in the morning and
stayed until night and then went home
to get supper for my uncle, while papa
got supper for US. In the mornings
while mamma was sick papa got
breakfast for us. After breakfast he
went to work again. When my aunt
came back the next morning L had the
dishes washed and the house swept
the furniture busted. so all my aunt
had to do is to take care of mamma.
Mamma said 1 was a good boy for
doing all of that
Hoping you will accept me as one of
your nephews. yours,
CHARLES w. RAYMOND.
1923 Vermont avenue. Thirty seventh
street school
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Once Lincoln was put on a trial of
a man for murder, and he was very
much distressed when he saw the
witnesses on the other side coming to
the stand. although he was working
hard on the case.
There were four witnesses on the
other side, and two had been called
already, and when the third was called
he said, II saw the man commit the
crime By the moonlight, and Mr.. -
was with me at the time" pointing
to the fourth, who stood up and said
that every word the other man spoke
was true.
Then Lincoln arose and drew from
his pocket an almanac and showed
the judge and jury that there was
no moon on the night, so he won the
case.
I like this story because it shows
that Lincoln went by simple facts and
proofs like the almanac and did not
put up great speeches to win the jury,
as most lawyers do.
I do not like this story any more
than I do to study the career of LIN
coin, as he was a self-made man and
q model for any boy to follow. Your
nephew, EDGAR HULL.
Grade AS, Loreto street school. Age
49, 334 West Avenue Thirty-eight.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
WRITES OF "HoNEsT ABE"

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Abraham lived in a rude log cabin
containing only one room and having
but one door and no window. A la
chimney made out of sticks and clay
leaned against the cabin. The cabin
had no floor. Chairs We're made out
of boards. The legs fastened into auger
holes The bedsteads were of poles
and were supported by the logs of the
house on one side and on the other by
stakes driven into the floor.
Lincoln went to a rude "a B c.
school whenever he had chance. He
used to say in after years that he was
not in school more than a year alto
gether.
At night he used to lie down on the
floor by the fire and read and study.
He scribbled on smooth board with
a charred stick.
Lincoln's mother died when he was
years old. Abraham was a good hoy
and was loved by everybody. When
he was 19 he went to New Orleans.
Abraham was an honest man. When
81 years old he went out into the world
for himself. He was called Honest
Abe" Why I like this story the best
is because it tells how and why he was
called Honest Abe"
Adds SHORT.
Sawtelle city school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
LEARNS LESSON FROM LINCOLN

Dear Aunt Laurie:
This story of Abe's life is what I
like best.
Abraham was born in Hardin county,
Kentucky. on the 18th day of Febru-
airy, in the year 1909. He was cared
for by his parents until he was years
of age. Then they gave him work at
splitting rails.
Lnicolns school days We're short, but
he was eager to learn. He would gatlA
er spice-Wood and burn them in the
fireplace. He, would lie by the fire
and study his lessons as long as he
could see by it,
He went to work on a Mississippi
flatboat and then he was sur
veyor, and later a lawyer.
Lincoln was then elected a member
of congress and afterwards president
of the United States.
The reason I like this story is be-
cause it is instructive and teaches
many good lessons.
WALTER w. TAYLOR.
Grade 8; age -.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
MANY STORIES CONFIRM
TITLE "HoNEST ABE"
(HonorabIe Mention)

Dear Aunt Laurie:
I LIKE the stories of Lincoln's hon
esty best One time, when he was
L going to school, Mr.. Crawford
was his teacher. He borrowed book
from him, THE Life of Washington"
The house that Lincoln lived in was
built of logs. One stormy night he
went to bed and left the book lying on
the table.
The next morning when he got up he
found the book wet and ruined. He
did not know what to do with it, as be
did not have the money to get his
teacher a new one. His mother dried
ii for him the best she could, but she
could not get it nice and smooth as it
was at first.
Lincoln took the book back to Mr..
Crawford and said he wanted to work
TO pay for it, Mr. Crawford told him
ne could go into the cornfield and cut
the corn 1t took Lincoln three days
TO do this, but he wanted to pay for
the book The first evening, when Lin
coin was going home, Mr.. Crawford
gave him the book and told him he
could have il since he was paying for
it. But Lincoln would not take it until
the work was finished.
like this story because it shows
that he was a very honest boy and
wished to pay his debts in an honest
way. These traits are shown in his
character throughout his whole life.
SHIRLS e. SILK.
419 North Bright avenue. Whittier.
Bailey street school, grade Al.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
PHOTOGRAPHS BEACH VIEWS

Dear Aunt Laurie:
The most interesting place near my
home is near the long wharf in the coal
bunkers. There are little nl Les OF coal
[ can get to throw at the helldiVers,
jellyfish and seals.
After q while we go down on the
beach and hunt moonstones and shells,
wade or go swimming.
We can play on the big rocks and
try to catch lots of seaweed. We see
who can catch the most mussels. We
can try to catch some CLAIMS and we
can take pictures of ships, cliffs or
big rocks until it is time to come home.
MENDEL WILLIAMS.
Sawtelle City school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
LINcoLN's BoYHooD

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Abraham Lincoln was born in Har-
din county, Kentucky, Feb. 70, 1S09 in
a rude log cabin with the earth for a
floor and with only one room, one
door and no windows. The bedstead
was of poles and was supported by
logs of the cabin on one side and by
stakes driven into the earth on the
other side.
When he was seven years old he
moved to Indiana. They had a cabin
here like the one they had in Ken
lucky, only this cabin had a loft, and
there on leaves young Abe Lincoln
slept. He went to a rude A B c school
whenever he had chance. He was
eager TO learn and at night would
throw branches upon the fire so as to
get light to read and write. He did
his figuring on a rude wooden shovel
or smooth board with a charred stick.
When he was 21 years old he went
out to make his own living. He was a
rail splitter, was clerk in a store and
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
GROUNDS OF SOLDIERS HOME

Dear Aunt Laurie:
There is a very pretty place near my
home. The name of it is the Soldiers
home. 1t is for the disabled volunteer
soldiers They surely ought to be
pleased with it, as it has many beauti-
full trees on the grounds and the sur
roundings are very pleasant
They have birds of all kinds and
they are also very beautiful. There is
a large hospital, so the soldiers can
be cared for when they are ill. They
have a concert every Sunday. They
have it in front of the Memorial hall.
In the Home grounds there are parks
and under the trees there are benches,
so the people that go to visit the Sol
diers' home can sit there. The soldiers
sit there to rest.
There are very beautiful lawns all
over the grounds.
GLADYS WATERBURY.
Sawtelle city school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
PICNIC AT OCEAN PARK

Dear Aunt Laurie:
One day a friend of mine planned to
have q picnic at Ocean Park. Her
mother was the chaperon. There We're
four in our party and our chaperon.
We went to Ocean Park and went in
bathing. we stayed in about two
hours. We had a lovely time in bath
ing Then we ate our lunch.
After lunch we walked to Venice and
went on the Ocean Wave twice, then
on the bumps almost all the rest of
the afternoon. We had a fine time.
We walked up on the wharf and looked
at some of the pretty things there.
We took a Westgate car home.
ELSIE SHILLING.
Sawtelle City school. grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06

did many other things. Once when
he was a clerk in a store he did not
give a lady enough tea for her money,
So he closed the store, took the tea
and delivered it. Another time he
walked three miles TO return some
money that he was owing. He was a
very honest man, 50 was called Hon
est Abe" He was the man who
abolished slavery. He was elected
president in 1860 He was the six
teenth president of the United States.
MABEL ANDREWS.
Burnett school, grade AT. Age 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06

ter to his daughter. When the girl
received the letter she hurried to Lin
coin. She then told him the story,
adding, The paper was my mothers
last letter to him..
Lincoln released the man, who be-
came at once a Union soldier and
died bravely defending his country.
In this Lincoln showed his mercy,
his justice and kindness. I think that
if more men. We're as noble and good
as Abraham Lincoln was that we
would have a wonderful world. With
much love, l remain, Your niece,
BESSIE CHAPMAN.
722 San Pedro street. Ninth street
school, AT grade.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
AN EXCITING RIDE

Dear Aunt Laurie:
| have not tried in very many of
your contests, but so many of my
friends have won prizes that i think
/ ought to be able to do it. Enclosed
find a drawing. 'How l spent my hap
piest moments" have my own saddle
pony and some of my friends have
horses or ponies, too. We often go
out riding and have enjoyable times.
One day a party Of us went up in
the mountains and we had a fine time
making snow men and throwing snow
balls. On our way home we ran
races. This is what reminded ME of
this drawing. Well, must close. Hop
ing that my letter is not too long and
wishing that you might be able to
enjoy some of this fun with us, / re-
main MARJORIE ALEXANDER.
10S West Cypress avenue, Redlands.
Kingsbury school, grade Z.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
AN INDUSTRIOUS BOY
Dear Aunt Laurie:

Dear Aunt Laurie:
My favorite story about Abraham
Lincoln is of his boyhood and young
manhood days.
When he was but nine his mother
died, and Abe and his father found it
very lonesome. Abe could only go to
school about two or three times
week, and he would do arithmetic on
the back of shovel, then rub it out
again and have it all ready for the
next night,
When Abe was older he and his
father went out west; there We're very
few houses and they We're spread far
apart. Abe liked to read and one day
walked nine miles to get a book.
Later on when Abe worked in a store,
he made a mistake of but few cents,
but like Abe always was he walked
two miles to give back to the lady her
belongings. These and many other lit
tie things go to show what kind of a
boy and man Abraham Lincoln was. He
was ambitious and truthful and also
kind, brave and bold Not bold in his
manners, but in any dangerous work.
All these facts makes us see why he
was a fine president for our dear old
country, the United States.
RALPH THOMPSON.
226 South Sichel street. Griffin street
school Al
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06

moon. Lincoln addressed the jury, and
told them of his friendship with Mr..
Armstrong in his earlier days, how he
used to ro.k Armstrong; son in his
arms Then he told the jury what the
witness had said, until all the people
in the courtroom thought that young
Armstrong would be found guilty.
Lincoln reached into his pocket and
took out a small almanac. He showed
bv the almanac that the moon was not
shining at that time of the night. The
Young man was declared not guilty.
AS a show of friendship Lincoln
would not take any pay from Mr.
Armstrong CLARENCE HUFFMAN.
Box 533, = edlands.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
BOY GETS EDUCATION

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Abraham Lincoln was a very bright
boy. He was born on February 12,
1909. His father was a carpenter. Abb
raham Lincoln did not have lamplight
to study his lessons by, so he would
study by a log fire.
He did not have paper to write on,
or even a slate; so he took his fathers
shovel and piece of charcoal and that
was the way he got his lessons.
He lived in an awkward log cabin.
His fathers name was Thomas Lin
coin.
Abraham Lincoln read every book
he could get hold Of
His mother died when he was 9 years
old. He was at great loss without
her. His father married again and his
stepmother was very good to Abra-
ham, so he was always very fond of
her, for she encouraged him in all his
lessons.
Abraham dressed quite poorly. He
wore tanned deerskin trousers, q shah
by looking shirt and moccasins on his
feet.
like this story because it shows
what a boy can do toward his educa-
ton if he is determined to have one.
No difficulty is too hard to overcome.
GLADYS WATERBURY.
Sawtelle city school, sixth year
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
PRECIOUS BOOK is
DAMAGED BY STORM
(HonorabIe Mention)


Dear Aunt Laurie:
" HEN Abraham Lincoln was a
w boy he was very fond of read
ing books and would spend his
evenings reading and studying by the
light of q pine knot. In those days
there We're no fine public libraries as
we have now, and as Lincoln lived in
the country there were very few books
to be read.
on one occasion Lincoln borrowed a
book from a farmer who lived quite
a distance away. After reading the
book one evening he laid it away on
shelf near a window. During the night
there was heavy rain and the water
leaked in around the window and
spoiled the book. Lincoln felt very sor
ry when he found the book and that
morning he went to the farmer and
offered to work to pay for the book,
and he worked two whole days.
l like'this story because it shows his
honesty and fine character. 1t shows
that he wished to pay back everything
that-did not belong to him.
ARTHUR NABLES.
S24 East Twenty street.
Grade BS, Twenty eighth street school.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
4AsE" LINcoLN's MISTAKE

No man was ever so deeply loved or
enshrined in the hearts of the people as
was Abraham Lincoln. And he de-
served all their confidence and love.
Many and interesting are the stories
told of his boyhood and young man
hood. He was born in poverty. but
through his perseverance climbed the
topmost ladder to glory.
There is one story told about Abra-
ham Lincoln that I always like to hear
CONTINUED on Page Threel
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
LINCOLN WON CASE

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Mr.. Armstrong, the boys father, was
an old friend Of Lincoln. He asked
Lincoln to help his boy out Of the
charge of murder. Lincoln had good
deal OF practice and consented to take
up the case.
When they were in court, the witness
stated that he had seen young Arm
strong kill the man by the light of the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06

He never thought anything about the
book until he began to read that night,
then he found that it was wet. He
went to the man from whom he got
the book and told him how it had
happened. The man said that it was
all right. Abraham Lincoln was so
glad that he worked for the man three
days. RUTH LARSON.
Sawtelle city school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06
ACQUITTED HIS FRIEND

. citY school, grade
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-08

on the overalls and jumpers worn by
the other members of the Union and
took the trowel. AS the big stone was
put IN place copper box was cemented
into the cavity in it. This box contain
ed list of the city officials, a list of
the county officials, program of the
corner stone laying, copies of the papers
published in Kenosha, coins Of the realm
and historical sketch of Kenosha and
Southport prepared by Alderman w. T..
Marlatt of the Second ward.
Mayor Scholey himself laid the stone
and then the committee from the Union
took hold of the work and completed the
corner. While the ceremonies were in
progress the bands played the National
Anthem and as the Mayor laid the stone
ne was greeted by prolonged cheering.
This came as the ending Of the cere-
monies, but the entire day was OBJ
served as holiday and during the af-
ternoon the visiting officials from Wau-
kegan, Racine and other cities were
shown about the city in automobiles.
In adj it was one of the greatest Labor
Day celebrations ever held in Kenosha
and the committee in charge is entitled
to high praise for the success of the
day.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1910-09-08
NEXT FRIDAYS ATTRACTION.

To all lovers of romance, treat is
in store, for Meredith Nicholson s lat
est book play, "The Port of Missing
Men," under the direction of Edwin
w. Rowland and VIM. T. Gaskill. which
comes to the Rhode opera house friday
night is romantic to the extreme
From exciting adventures in the old
world it brings the auditor over to
Washington; thence to a peaceful
quiet and beautiful valley in Virginia
where things prove to be anything but
peaceful and quiet. Here one first sees
the ''Port' where the climax is reach
ed in a. thrilling fight, in which crown
and a kingdom are the incentive. 1t
is an attraction of the most entertain
ing sort; one of the kind that will
make man or woman sit up and take
notice, 50 to speak, just to find out who
John Armitage is anyway and why he
is doing SO many peculiar things, and
to see if be does get "the'' girl after
all. Seats now on sale. Prices 25c to
$1.00.