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The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12
Methodist Chssch Services

Sunday School at 9:45 n. m.
Arrangements have been made for
the Elticon class to meet in the par
sonage while the Baraca class meets
on the parsonage lawn. This makes
more room for our school in the
church. SO come to Sunday school,
you will enjoy 1t. Special welcome
to strangers.
Morning worship at IL O'Clock.
Theme, "rhe Message OF the Church. +"
1t is very much desired that all the
church be present.
Junior League at 3 p. III.
Epworth League at 700 p. m. The
theme, "The Evidence OF Divine
Blessing andProsperity," Ruth Girls
well and Margaret Merchant, Lead
ers.
The evening service will be given
over to the Epworth League Ami
versary program. Each and every
Lacquer ought to be present.
Prayer meeting Wednesday sp. IN.
All are cordially invited to these
serviccs.-J. Q. vermillion, Pastor.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12
Notice to Parents and Pupils

This is the dangerous time Of year
when pupils are apt to fail on their
years work by stopping school. To
pass. the pupil must he here and
complete all examinations. The re-
cords are then closed and will not he
re-opened next fay. Bear this in mind
and act accordingly.
Supt. II. l.. Hussong.
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Mrs. Bernie Hallar of Bowie was
in town Tuesday shopping.
For Reut-Large barn. corner Pop
lar and Second Street. 4otf
James Smith Of Somerset visited
numerous Paonia friends Tuesday.
Lost. Friday. April 18th, Lady's
Long Grey Sweater. Reward II re-
turned to l. Il. Shailenberger.
Ten acres. all In cultivation. only
ono mile from town. Cheap. See
&C. HAWKINS.
VIII Blatner, who spent the greater
part OF last fall here. came in the
first of the wsek.
Leo Bryan returned here last FRI
day evening from San Diego, Calf
fornia after a prolonged visit.
Fresh milk and cream delivered
daily by the Paonia Dairy. l..
Criswell, Prop. Coop phone 3sB
vi th-
trance, furnished or unfurnished. Cor
ner of Poplar and Second st. 40tf
Mrs. S. NJ. Wilson left Wednesday
morning for Shenandoah. Iowa for
an extended visit with relatives and
friends.
Mrs. r. b. Taylor OF Crawford is
in our city this week, a guest at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Clyde
Burkart.
a sister Of Mrs. Harry Langdon, is
here to spend the summer at the
Langdon ranch on German mesa.
Miss Elsie Edwards went to Delta
Sunday morning to spend the day
with her brother and attend the ded.
ication services OF the new Metho-
dist church.
Messrs. j. b. Rhonemus, George
Morrow. d. A. PAUL and Dan Hawks
drove to Crawford last Sunday and
had their first view OF that fertile
farming region.
Mrs w. II. Bozman OF Cortez, is a
guest at the A. j. Castell home in
east Paonia this week. Mrs. Bozman
and her husband formerly resided at
this place. Mr.. Bozman was depot
agent.
We will get but two chances to
see the biggest show of it's kind in
the world. That is on Wednesday,
Nay "a when Kit Carson's Buffalo
Ranch Wild West arrives for two
performances.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12

with Kit Carson's Buffalo Ranch
Wild West are some Of the most ex-
pert and daring borsemen In the
world. Imported direct from Russia
and are known as the Cars Cos
sucks. Here Wednesday. May "a.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12

Wanted-A good woman for
general housewosk for the summer.
Good wages. Apply at this office.
38tf.
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12
Or. Harry A. Smith

OF Delta. Eye. Ear. Nose ano
Throat specialist. will be at the
Paonia hotel the Second Tuesday
OF every month. Glasses Fitted
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Art Purtee went to Hotchkiss
Tuesday morning.
Warren Taylor came from Denver
Wednesday evening.
Il. l.. Crews is able to get out
again after a siege OF la grippe.
Mrs. Charley Morgan and children
were at Bowie the first OF the week.
Geo. o. Blake, lawyer and notary
public, now has his office with the
Newspaper. % tt
The ladies of the w. c. 7. U. will
serve lunch in Masonic Hall on May
30th. 40-4t
Chas. Old went to Hotchkiss on
Monday mornings train on a busi-
ness trip.
DIR. Harry A. Smith OF Delta was
in town the first of the week on his
regular trip.
c. y. Rawalt went to Cedaredge
Monday morning to look after Farm
ers Union business.
VIII Whadford left for Telluride on
Monday mornings train where he
will work for several months.
John Fatuer of Somerset was down
Monday and purchased an order OF
furniture from f. II. Reynolds.
For Sale:-An abundance of Pep
per, Egg, Caulihower, Tomato and
Cabbage Plants. Vim Mathews.
X. j. Werner returned home
Wednesday evening from his busl-
ness trip to Denver.
Wednesday evenings train from a
trip to the North Park country.
For Sale:.Narrow tire 81 inch Old |
Hickory wagon, or trade for good
milk COW. Inquire at this Office. 3Itf
Mrs. VIII Stull came up from
Hotchkiss last Friday evening. She
now runs n millinery store in Hotch-
kiss.
II. II. Baker, the right OF way
agent for the Colorado Telephone
company, is in onr city this week
from Denver.
Z. Z. Hammond arrived in our
city last week from Denver to attend
to business affairs and visit with
numerous friends
Miss Margaret Hitch was a pas
senger to Grand Junction yesterday
morning for a short visit with her
friend, Miss Chesta Jensen.
Miss Bel McMichael came up from
Delta Wednesday evening for ashoft
visit with relatives and friends and
to look after Official duties.
Mr.. and Mrs. wni Hogan came In
the first Of the week from Palisade
and will make this their home. Pa
onia still looks good to them.
Robert Murray. late Of Scotland,
lis a guest at the Victor Feldmann
home below town. They are old
friends, not having seen each other
for years.
Mrs. A. l.. Smith. who has been
travelling for the Pressure Cooker,
returned home Manday evening after
n trip to Canon City, Salida and
other points.
Hon. NJ. A. Skinner returned to his
home here Wednesday evening after
serving his sentence I'm the eighteenth
general assembly as representative
from FL Paso county.
A. S. Davis returned home on
Wednesday evenings train after sev-
eral months trip through the west
ern states. The greater part OF the
time he spent in Lake View, Oregon.
+. Il. Stearns. member OF the
Stearns Brothers company, printers
and stationers, of Delta, was in our
city the first OF the week viewing
and visiting. He paid this Office a
pleasant call.
Hon. c. c. Hawkins returned home
Tuesday evening from Denver, where
he put in several months OF strenu-
Gus life handling his share OF the af-
fairs of state ia the eighteenth gen.
eral assembly.
Rev. and Mrs. j. q. Vermiilion re-
turned home Wednesday evening
trovn Dalta where they attended the
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12
WASTED.

A few first class Real Estate
Loans. optional payments on
Town Residences, no delay.
money on hand.
c. c. HAWKINS
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-05-12

kodaks and supplies only
{ DUNBAR'S.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
The an-Chinese Situation.

The cable brings the news that Russia
contemplates making war demonstra-
ton on her Chinese frontier. We ac-
cept this information with the rernem-
brance that Russia only recently learned
what it means even for the largest en-
pire on the globe to go to war in haste.
No doubt Russia may be convinced that
she has grievance, and that her treaty
rights m the district of Iii have been
violated, but actual conflict is a serious
step
The United States is concerned in
such movements in the far East for
many reaSons-our trade, our citizens
who reside there, Our enterprises in
China, which never were more flourish
ing, and last but not least, for the
effect upon humanity If diplomacy and
the policy which this country invariably
has followed in regard to disputes among
foreign nations can accomplish it, there
will be no war between Russia and
China Such conflict would materially
retard the progress and commercial ex-
pansion in the recently awakened Celes-
tial Empire.
What sounds far more feasible as a
cause for Russia's act is the announce
ment that China proposes to raise a
foreign loan of S25,oooooo, to be de-
voted to the enlargement of the Chinese
navy. This fact, coupled with the news
that China recently has established a
very effective navy department under the
presidency of Prince Tsay Shu-Un, we'll
might trouble the St. Petersburg cabi-
net and the Car.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
Reclaiming the Anacostia Flats.

No matter how the legal status of
the reclaimed property along the Ana
costa River may finally be deter
mined, there ought to be no hesi-
tation on the part of Congress to
make an initial appropriation for the
improvement of the Anacostia fats. The
item of $4,000 which the Senate has
placed in the District appropriation bill
IS not large, but it will suffice for COM
mencing the work.
For many years the condition of the
Anacostia River has been a menace to
the health of the entire southeastern
section of the city With the exception
of the narrow channel which leads from
the Arsenal point to the navy yard, the en-
tire area between the two banks is an
overgrowth of seni-aquatic vegetation.
with shallow water and an expanse of
foul mud at low tide. These conditions
lead to the mosquito pest and to malaria.
There is no reason why the residents of
lIlS [hldCOSud SGCuOn SIfOulQ DC COIn-
PEELED to endure these menaces to health
The scheme of reclamation is feasible
and inexpensive Indeed, if the material
dredged from the area between the
channel and the banks is utilized to make
wharf property, the probability is that
the revenues to the District would pay
a handsome interest on the investment
Wharf property along the Potomac is
now at premium, and with the natural
development of the city it will be neces-
sary to find a new water front The
reclamation of the Anacostia flats will
solve this problem.
Not only as a matter of protection to
health, but as a good business PROPOSE
ton, Congress ought to authorize the
work of reclamation, to begin at the
earliest possible moment
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
Tipping.

The bill drafted by restaurant man
in New Jersey, to punish persons who
tip excessively, is an interesting sign of
the times. 1t is not so very long ago
that we thought that giving or re-
celvlng fees of any kind was un-Ameri-
can, but when foreigners in large num-
bers brought along foreign ways, Ameri-
cans yielded. With an inborn taste for
lavishness, they gave fees which made
Europe stand aghaSt. The custom has
grown until very few really believe that
it can be checked. Conditions, however,
seem to have changed, and bill to con-
troll tips by law to-day sounds much
more feasible than could have been ex-
pected only few years ago.
1t is not difficult to account for this
change of sentiment Occasionally, no
doubt, individuals still find pleasure in
helping some one in humber station by
paying more than an article is worth.
but, generally speaking, the act has been
robbed of its pleasure by the knowledge
that tip is expected, and that resent
ment will be shown if the gratuity is not
forthcoming. The excesses to which
tipping has led in this country have
grown almost unbearable, and often, in
deed, are grotesque. Headwaiters, fore
going their wages and even paying for
their positions, by virtue of tips have
managed to retire wealthy Matters,
perhaps, would not be so bad If the Gus
tom were regulated here as it is abroad.
The benefciaries of the system do not
fail TO explain its necessity and its ad-
vantages. Tipping has so fourished in
this country in the past twenty years
that it is no wonder we read of a
tipping trust" in Chicago, where all
gratuities ultimately go to the stock
holders. Whether the giving of fees,
Of whatever sort, actually can be regu-
lated by law is doubtful. There is no
question, however, that the abuse of the
custom is directing public sentiment
against it.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
The Lords in Peril.

Whatever may be the plan ultimately
adopted for solving the constitutional
crisis in Great Britain, it is plain that
the House of Lords will never be itself
again. Its hurt is self-inficted. 1t went
out of the path of safety to reject the
Lloyd-George budget. 1t violated long
established usage which has attained the
force of constitutional law. Twice il
challenged the opinion of the British
people on the correctness of its conduct,
and twice the British people pronounced
it in the wrong. To-day it must accept
the consequences, and it will be fortunate
if it succeeds in retaining an organiza-
ton which shall have even the semblance
of its present power.
A constitutional revolution is impend-
ing in England. The House of Peers,
in one form or another, has an existence
that is traceable 700 years back 1t is
older than the House of Commons,
which, partly for reasons of convenience,
became a chamber at first distinctly in
ferior to the peers. For more than four
centuries. the peers retained their orig
inal prestige. During the civil war the
House of Lords was suppressed by a
simple process. The House of Com
mons voted. that it had no use for the
House of Lords and the latter bowed
its head to the force of circumstances.
Yet Cromwell, feeling the value of a
second chamber, created House of
Lords of his own, but it lacked power.
With the restoration of the Stuarts, the
House of Lords came to its own again
and has held its place ever since. 1t
has undergone changes in its compost
tion, it has yielded some of its preroea-
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18

tives, but through all its viGssitudes
it has managed to maintain itself as an
anachronism-a hereditary legislative
body in an age of democratic progress.
Since the revolution of 1858 the House
of Lords has stood for property power.
The two principles long were tangled,
many lords by their ownership of
boroughs practically being able to ap-
point their representatives or proteges
to seats in the Commons. With the re-
form of 1882, this power passed, and to-
day the basic difference between the two
houses really makes the constitutional
issue. The character of the House of
Lords has not been affected by the radi-
cal change worked in its membership in
the last century. 1t is no longer made
up of barons. Great bankers, great law
yers. great soldiers and sailors, great
poets and artists, or their descendants,
sit side by side with the few peers whose
honors are of medieval origin. The
conservative influence of property, how
ever, still underlies its organization, and
this circumstance is not the least that
adds gravity to the constitutional crisis
now confronting the British people.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL.
recommendations of National Art
Board Should Be Given Preference.

Recommendation of National Art
board should Be Given Preference.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The President says a timely word in
expressing the hope that, with the aid
of the present National Art Commission"
the commission lately authorized to deter
mine on a suitable Lincoln memorial in
Washington, may find a proper national
expression" of the country's regard for
that great man. Congress has given this
special commission wide latitude, and the
appropriation of 100000 relieves it of
narrow restrictions on the ground Of ex-
pense. 1t Is of the first Importance that
this national memorial shall be projected
upon worthy lines, and the occasion will
for the first time bring to a test the
degree of artistic authority accorded by
Coigress to the National Art Commits
sion.
The authority of this body is only ad-
vtsory. but il is SO constituted that its
advice ought to be conclusive as against
the inexpert judgment of a Congressional
group who will be beseged with all man
ner of impracticable projects. Three
main propositions for a memorial to Lin
coin have been presented to Congress.
That recommended by the very able com
mission that worked out the present
splendid development upon the original
plans of Washington contemplated a
great architectural structure or portico
surrounding a statue of Lincoln. and
forming the approach to the memorial
bridge crossing the Potomac from Wash
ington to Arlington. This fine idea was
in with he sob nf
landscape establishment 1t was object
ed to by some Congressman on the
ground of its remoteness, and another
plan was discussed for a Lincoln peri
style inclosing the plaza before the new
Union Station. A third proposition, which
has many attractions is for a monument
tai highway from Washington to Gettys-
burg, dedicated to the memory of Lin
coin.
All of these and probably others will
have their advocates. and the commission
ought to welcome the decisive advice OF
a body OF well-trained and unbiased men
such as constitute the National Art Com
mission. as regards both the general fit
ness OF the memorial proposed and it's ar
tistiC design and execution. 1t is a con-
spicuOus fact that all the work which has
been done at Washington under compe-
tent artistic direction has been magnii-
Gently successful. making the Capital
model for the emulation of all American
cities, while all the blemishes upon the
plan have come from untutored official &C.
centricities. II is encouraging TO feel in
this case that the great influence Of the
President will be thrown on the side of
good judgment and good taste.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
The Consular Service.

The Pan-American Conference, which
has been in session in this city, is doing a
commendable thing by discussing methods
for the bctterment of Our consular serv-
ice, and how that service can best be
employed for the expansion of our
foreign trade. incidentally, there is a
bill before Congress for a partial re-
organization OF the service. Both those
efforts ought to suggest to the business
public not only the importance of the
consular system, but also that it is still
in precarious position.
Right here let it be understood that
our consular service has improved
greatly during the past four years, and
that now it is pretty we'll established
on a basis of efficiency Let it also be
understood that what has been accom-
pllshed was done against the wishes of
Congress. Before President Roosevelt
issued his Executive order placing the
service upon a basis of merit only, Con-
gress had been asked, but had refused,
TO legalize examinations for the control
of admission to it. Hence, it is true
that no legal basis for the present exam
nations exists, and that any President
at his own will, may return to the old
method of appointing men at his pleas
ure. We all recollect that at the be-
ginning of the Taft administration there
was period OF about two months when
the fate of the Roosevelt consular policy
was in the balance, and when one set
of examinations was cancelled, appar-
entity in the hope that no further similar
tests would be called for.
The. business men, as appears from
the proceedings at the Pan-American
Conference, are in sympathy with pres
ent methods. Still, Congress continues
to refuse to pass any legislation on the
subject, and the bills thus lar offered
have little chance at the present session.
Add to this. that under the present sys-
TEN there is no provision to safeguard
promotion, and that there is still field
for political preference in effecting such
promotions, and it will become apparent
how badly legislation on consular reform
is needed.
Under such conditions, why do not
the business interests take concerted ac-
ton to press upon Congress the enact
ment of the present system into law, ex-
tending it also to the questions of promo
tions and transfers. the latter plan that
never yet has been fully applied. Such
measure would do away with the
method of naming consuls by States,
which is being followed even under the
present more up-to-date method.
Considering the hearty support and ap-
probation that is accorded the present
merit system IN the consular service, I'll
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto: If you sec it in The Big
Stick. it isn't necessarily So
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The Big Stick wishes its read
ers and advertisers To understand
that it looks upon the present
Efforts Of Postmaster General Hitch
cock TO increase the postal rate q
the magazines with utmost IN
difference. We arc content to be
ciassed with the other great period
ic1IS and We have no intention q
increasing our advertising rates
should the plans Of P. NJ G.
Hitchcock go through. We point
with pride to the fact that our
advertising Is Of q character that
forbidS further increase in rates
Therefore. instead Of viewing with
alarm. &c, we look upon the vastng
battle Of publishers versus post
qfie with perfect sans-fruid- May
the best man win
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
Marriage Black List.

From the London Mail.
The habit of making inquiries at pri-
vate detective offices as to the means
and mode Of life Of any young man who
is under consideration as a suitable hus-
band by the relatives of a girl whom he
wishes to marry leads to some curious
complications in Austria and in Hun
Gary. Young men deep in debt are in
scribed on the so-called black list" at
the inquiry office.
Good parts" are, on the other hand,
put down on the 'Vbite list" Five
young Hungarian aristocrats who were
involved in debt to such an extent that
the only possibility of retrieving their
fortunes lay in making rich marriages
formed a kind of company for the pur-
pose of finding wives. Each was to be
provided with rich bride. preferably an
American heiress. as his turn came.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18

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The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
X-Raxs to Discover Pearls.

From the Consular Reports.
. On January II, DR.. J. Hall Edwards, OF
Birmingham, one of the British medical
men who early devoted themselves to
the use of the X-rays in surgery. deliv-
cred a lecture in London on X-rays and
the important part they played in sur
gerry. Speaking of other uses of the
X-rays except in medicine. he said ne
only knew of one and that was for the
discovery of pearls. Instead of destroy
ing the oyster to ascertain II it con-
tains pearls, he declared that the rays
might be used to show whether the
oyster contained a pearl, and If moth
ing were discovered the oyster might
be put back into the sea so as to con-
tinue to grow.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-18
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.

Senator Heyburn-The difference
between a newspaper man and a
journalist is this: One knows all he
writes about; the other writes about
all he knows.
John B. Sleman-We cannot tell
you the best car 70 buy. Go 10
the auto show and get a consensus
Of opinion from all the agents.
Ward Evans-Thcre are several
remedies for the strain Of over
work. II you will come around to
our Office and take us out in your
car we will explain the various
cures.
II. d. Feast-That was not a
comet II was Mrs. Leslie Carter
taking, the air in her auto.
Stranger-We don't know any
thing about our public buildings
and what you term places Of in
terest." No washingtonian does.
II you are fond Of out-of-the-vay
places, we suggest a trip TO Ecking-
ton.
o. Ollie Metzerott-We admire your
spirited poem entitled The 2
Street Parade" but we cannot pub
lish it unless you cut it down to
less than 500 stanzss.