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The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26

My dear prince, don't worry about tongs. We have clean fingers at Pots dam"
 Another German who has been get ting into hot water with American visitors is Baron Van Wangenheim. During his stay this week at Hotel Adlon Wangenheim was worried by a pair of blackbirds which have made the hotel garden their home and are great pets of the American guests The baron sent for the manager and ordered
 Those birds must be removed. cannot sleep owing to their noise in the morning. Shoot them"
 Some Americans overheard the re- marks and promptly informed the manager that if the birds were harmed they would quit the hotel.
 But" the hotel man explained, the gentleman is Baron Van Wangen- helm. He is in town to go to court!"
 Gracious, goodness!" exclaimed the Americans, you needn't shoot the birds; shoot the baron, he would be less missed"
 Von Wangenheim overheard this and strode angrily away. But the birds were saved.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26
As Breeding Ground for Alaska

instance, and the question is whether hardy. cold-restraint varieties could not be produced by selective breeding that would give Alaskans all the fresn luxuries from their garden that the states have.
 There are farms in the Coloraao mountains near Denver that have gu elevation of nearly 10000 feet ana the conditions at this altitude Tn oor orado are almost identical with conar tions at 1000 feet elevation near 'no arctic circle. That Is the days aio warm and sunshiny, but the n'sn,' are almost cold even in summer, wn'iv the severe winters are apt to XII ." but the hardest perenniais
 A bill was recently introduced ,n.. congress for the establishment oi 'a'. such work in Colorado and also ,u' experiments that would breed drous'' resistant vegetables for the desei.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26

4 odd plan Is on foot to make the A Colorado mountains a sort of prov ing ground for agriculture in Alaska. Of course, there are a good many kinds of agriculture in Alaska that do not need proving. They are al ready an established success, both scientifically and commercially. Hun dreds of tons of potatoes, oats and cab. bage are grown and sold in the terri tory each year and there are a dozen other successful crops.
 But Alaskan nights are too cool to mature string beans and corn, for
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26

A RMY officers and department of h agriculture experts are uneasy over the lack of proper horses in the coun. try for use of the cavalry and artillery in case of war
 A comprehensive report on the sub ject has been published by the bureau of animal industry of the war depart ment. It appears that there is much trouble in finding suitable horses for the army in time of peace, to say noth- ing of the demands that would be made in case of war of any magni- tude.
 In this country now are about 23.- 000,000 horses. It would seem that out of this number there would be an ample number for the equipment of tue cavalry and for artillery and other army uses in case of war. but in an article on breeding horses for the
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26
Illinois Is Ahead in Absenteeism

S7,5O0 year. his $1,50O allowance c.. clerk hire, and $125 for statioraS'. without coming to Washington hn. ', IS necessary for him to appear at lo... once in order to receive his travol,n" allowance of 20 cents a mile
 It is doubtful if an absolute,v ,.. feet record of nonattendance ever will be made even by one of the uino,. champions, unless this irksoma ,o quirement of the mileage provision should be modified. The generous a lowance makes it real object for a congressman to come to Washington at least once each session.
 Unsophisticated persons may sun. pose representatives who attend ses. sion of congress only a few days of the entire period refrain, as a matter of propriety, from drawing their en. tire salary, or perhaps return it to the treasury.
 For the information of such be fl stated the cashier in the office of the sergeant at arms was asked if any member of the house had not drawn his salary for the last congress or had refunded 1t for any reason.
 Members of the house refund sal. ary!" exclaimed the official. Never knew it to happen, and I've been here sixteen years"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26
"SMILE" OFFICE IS OPENED
inspired by American Examcle, Lon doner Sets Up Joy Dispensary
 for Down-Hearted.

London.--Fnspired by American ex. ample, professional worry killer, an earnest apostle of cheerfulness has set up in the smile-dispensing trade in tiny office within a stones throw of the Victoria railroad depot.
 The probability is that as a result Of h1s efforts there will soon be a thriving smile club in the metropolis, With set of jolly maxims for mem. bers, calculated to keep demon worry at bay.
 This lively innovator is a university graduate of 25, endowed with a pri- Vate fortune, a country mansion, and heart full of optimism. He declares he is not out for the dollars at all, and Will be we'll satisfied if he can pay ex- penses. At present he is running the cheer-up office single-handed. coming to London every morning from the country to attend to corresponding.
 Before starting on his delicate task nc raises his eyes to the framed le- gend above his roll top desk, If you are worrying about any one or any. thlng, think of something pleasant and smile" Then he takes off his coat In an endeavor to infuse little happiness into lives saddened by troubies-whatever their nature.
 London needs to be educated up to the American standard of the cult of cheerfulness," says the English apos. tie. Pain is not so terrible when you realize that all human beings bear and share it. The world is a strife Tor harmony. If you are not success. Iui in vanquishing your disharmony single-handed. and you cannot discuss matters with a friend, a complete stranger may be able to help you. Let me try"
 Already one or two doctors and law yers have rallied to the cheerful apos. ties side. and when disheartened Lon- doners get to hear of the smile beget. ting bureau. the apostle will have to engage several merry-hearted coadju. tors.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26
President Loves Innocent Jest

Two dollars" replied the young lady in charge sweetly.
 Plunging into his spacious trousers pocket, the presidential right hand brought forth two one dollar bills, which he passed to the ticket seller, and nodding to his trio of companions, he entered the hall.
 Lend me two dollars, Jack" whis. pered Captain Butt to Wheeler. '1eft my money at home"
 "So did l." mourned Wheeler. (The party were attired in dress suits.)
 Never mind. I'll take care of you both," hastily offered Jimmie Sloan. with becoming magnanimity. The others breathed sigh of relief as he approached the desk. Three tickets. please" he announced calmly. produc- ing a crisp five-dollar bill.
 Another dollar, please" gently re. marked the young lady at the booth.
 Another dollar! H-how m-much did you say those tickets were?" de- manded James.
 TWO dollars each"
 Jimmie was blushing a rosy red when Wheeler came to the rescue. A passing bell-boy was taken by the collar and few of the mornings tips were removed from his inside pocket Then four silver quarters were placed triumphantly upon the table, and the three passed inside.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26
Tracts in New York Bought at
 Very Low Prices.
Widespread and Substantial Migratory Movement From West to Unoccu- pied Farms In Empire State In
 Progress for Some Time.

Albany, N. Y.-A widespread and substantial migratory movement from he west to the unoccupied and un- used farms of New York state has been in progress for some time, and 1t has now reached a stage where tho immigrants are coming in blocks of fifty families from as far as Minnesota, Nebraska, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the state of Washington
 In a few years the so-called aban- doned farms of the Empire State will be thing of the past, and millions of dollars worth of produce will be raised each year on acres which now yield nothing.
 This movement back to the old farms from the supposedly fertile western ranches is remarkable in many ways, chief of which, it seems to Major R. R. Riddell. head of the bureau of farm statistics of the New York department of agriculture, is its emphatic contradiction of the long prevailing opinion that agricultural opportunities lie only in the west.
 Things had got to such a state, said Major Riddell, in explaining how large had become the eastward immi- grafton, that the possibilities of the west were much better known in the east than the possibilities of our home lands were known to our selves.
 Reality of soil being equal, the farms of New York have tremendous advan- tages. The best markets of the world are almost within rife shot of the farms: the state is spending millions upon its roads, the school system is surpassed nowhere, and more money
The Prescott daily news., 1911-04-26
PRINCE IS ANNOYING
Emperor Williams Friend Is Termed a BoOr by Yankees.
While Orchestra in Restaurant Plays Wealthy German Whistles Loudly Countess Sierstorpff Is Embar-
 rassed by Behavior.

Berlin.-Emperor Williams conf1- dant, Prince Agan zu Fuerstenberg the richest man in Germany and the go-between of the German and Aus trian courts, caused mild riot the other night at Hotel Bristol
 The prince was dining in the fash ionable restaurant there with a party of friends, among whom was Coun. tess Johannes Van Francken Siers. torpff, who before her marriage was Miss Mary Knowlton of Brooklyn. The restaurant was crowded with fashion able members of the German nobility gathered here for the court functions. During the dinner the orchestra be- gan to play selections from The Mer- ry Widow" Suddenly Prince Fuerst. enberg began whistling the melody very loud and very sharp. Everybody in the room looked around to see who had committed this gross breach of good manners. The Germans, who recognized Fuerstenberg, grinned and of course said nothing. Countess Sierstorpff diligently piled her hand kerchief to prevent her bushes being seen.
 party of Americans sitting at an adjoining table, not knowing who the whistler was, first scowled at him, then muttered loudly. But the prince only whistled the louder and the more out of tune. Finally the Americans sent for the restaurant manager and asked him in audible tones:
 Who is that boor? Why doesn't the management turn him out?"
 Ihe excited manager whispered hurriedly; Hush, that is the emper- or's friend, Prince Fuerstenberg"
 The Americans stared at the prince in amazeuent and then, quite un- abashed, one exclaimed: Heavens! Cant the emperor teach his friends mannersl"
 suppressed litter passed around the room and Countess Serstorpff's race kept getting redder. Some Ger mans who knew the prince explained to the Americans afterward that it is habit of the prince to try to shock people by his exhibition of what, in less mighty personages, would be re-. garded as bad manners.
 According to Berlin gossip, the em- peror rather enjoys these unconven- uonai exhibitions and incites Fuerst- enberg to fresh breaches of decorum. Once the premier made the emperor wait 70 minutes for tea while he sent footman to fetch the forgotten sugar tongs. Shortly afterward when Fuerst- enberg was visiting the emperor at Potsdam, tea was served and again there was no sugar tongs. Fuersten- berg looked around in dismay, where upon the emperor observed:
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

has made greater increase In bust
ness. in population. and a more splen-
did development In civic affairs, than
at any similar period In her history.
Without discussing economic Is
sues or debating moral questions
the Mercantile Club Of Kansas City,
Kan. feels that, as business propo-
sition, 1t owes II to the people and
the business men OF the city to pre-
sent TO the general public the ac-
enforcement Of the prohibitory law,
which began to take final effect about
July /. 1906. and to determinedly re-
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01
Kansas CITY, Kan., Mercantile Gu
Answers the chy,s Dofas,16rs
Facts and Figures Metropolis
Began

sent the campaign Of prevarication.
Misrepresentation and calumny OF
which their city has been made the
target. We trust that the simple
facts as they now exist in Kansas
City. Kan, will be sufficient to con.
vince. the opponents OF prohibition
that In the future 1t will be just as
well for the liquor interests to let
Kansas City. Kan. alone and to go
on about their own business of max.
ing paupers and drunkards, II they
SO desire, while Kansas City, Kan,
goes about her business OF making
happy homes. hopeful children, con-
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

The womsn's Relief Corps enter.
tanned the old soldiers and their
wives u = 6 O'Clock dinner. on Wed.
ncsday evening. II Harmony Hall
There were no formal invita-.
lions given. but quite number
came and = good. substantial din.
ncr WAS served. The evening WAS
passed In social converse.
The corps has planned TO have
thcse entertainments often during
the coming year ~ the old soldiers
seem to enjoy Il and II gives all =
chance 10 tecomc better acquainted.
Several Of the old soldiers are
nov on the sick list. comrndc Tommy
Burns not being expected to live.
Mr.. PAssow IL In very poor health
and Mr.. Van In Wagon IL ut the
City Hospital With paeunonia.
piss qnio xsspiosqua sabIun spL
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01
COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL.

Ernest Olson is the new cashier of
the college bank. and David Seeley
is the bookkeeper.
We have been planning for an
outing. but AZ the weather is 30 cool,
We may have to wait till "a later
date.
owing to u severe cold. Lyra San.
born had 10 be out OF school last
week. but she Is In school this week
and working over time.
The Underwood people have sent
us set Of typewriter Bookkeep-
ing" This set shows the method OF
keeping books by typewriter pages.
Much interest is being manifested
In the typewriting department as
students are taking from thirty.five
to forty words per minute from die.
tation.
tests will begin for neral. We
intend To have series OF tests, and
the swiftest and most accurate writ
81 will get the medal.
\ few OF the business men have
made US calls. Recently We had one
that took more than ordinary inter.
est Ia looking mt our work. Some
Of these men may be looking for Of.
flee assistants.
Marie shiffman made us a fare.
wei call Tuesday before taking the
train Tor her new home In st. Louis.
We were sorry that Marie had to
leave " ~ she WAS one OF our rcgu.
lar students. Her many friends wish
her happiness.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01
HIGH SCHOOL.
Frances ssrever. Contributor.

Repairs on the auditorium have
been finished and we are again hav-
Ing chapel exercises.
Miss Walter, an old college chum
OF Miss Montgomery. was her guest
At the high school Thursday.
The Walsenburg girls tasket ball
team played against our girls here
last Saturday evening. Our oppon-
ents won with u score Of IL to 10.
A game OF basket ball was played
Monday evening between the sopho-
more and the junior teams for the
championship OF the school. The
sophomores won with score OF II
u IL and they are now the proud
possessors Of the championship Iov.
Ing cup.
The high school debate with Rocky
Ford will take place on the evening
Of April 18th. The affirmative de-
baters. Emerson Allsworth. Maurice
Stubs and Earl Woolf. will debate
the Rocky Ford negative team here
and our negative team. Andrew
Lxntx. Alice Ryder aud Terrence Ais
worth, will compete with the Rocky
Ford affirmative team Mt Rocky Ford
on the same evening. The question
Is: Resolved. that the United
States should adopt n graduated In.
come tax rs u desirable modification
of our present system Of federal tax.
alton" The judges will be- chosen
from out Of town individuals. and
". hope all viii evincc interest ~
attendance.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

Mayor McMurtrie. Of Holly. has In.
sued . proclamation requesting that
on April 9Th next, all business BIZ
suspended from y O'Clock la the
morning until q o'clock In the even.
Ing. aud that every ablc.bodicd man
lend his support aud assistance BY
actually WORKING on the roads around
Holly on that day.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01
sae,see Dope. 1t nelly.

The Santa ~ railroad has award.
cd the contrAct for Hollys so. 900
depot - Gus Dahlxrcp. Of la Junta.
Work Will tesin Just ~ soon ~ the
material can BE- put on the ground.
Plans are maturing for the erection
Of large storage warehouse where
carloads Of supplies may b. kept In
resdiness for the various dealers In
and around Holly. This enterprise
will ~ new lsurcls to the repu,s.
tlon u that place ~ = trading point.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

Kansas City. Kansas, Is the only
city OF Its size in the United States
that ranks among the first fifteen
manufacturing cities Of the United
States.
More millions OF dollars are invest
ed In Kansas City. Kan, In manu-
featuring establishments than in
those Of any other city OF It's size
in the world.
Kansas. City, Kansas, has an an
nual manufactured output OF about
$lo0.000,00O.
Signed by eleven directors Of the
Kansas City Mercantile Club.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

Kansas City. Kansas. is the only
city OF Its size In Christendom that
has no saloons.
Kansas City. Kansas. is the only
city Of Its size In Christendom that
has no gambling houses.
Kansas City. Kansas, Is the only
city Of Its size in Christendom that
has no brothel.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

tented wives and good citizens and
continuing to improve and develop
her resources.
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

ELF.PROTECTlON 10 the
first law Of nature. There
Ii . limit to all human en-
- durance, at which patience
ceases to be 4 virtue. Without pro-
vocation, without the slightest foun-
cation for their sasrteions. the OPP
ponents Of prohibition have sought
TO single out Kansas City. Kan. and
demonstrate her to be "frightful ex-
ample" Of the business evils which.
they claim. follow prohibition.
Every informed person is well aware
that Kansas City. Kan. since the
enforcement OF the prohibitory law,
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01
Is the Law Enforced?

to
Internal
which time
skta Attorney enforce the law. Signed,
October 30 1910. w H. MECHANISM
La Junta tribune., 1911-04-01

There saloons joints is
enforced well a | will
see that 1t is closed. and closed
October 30 F. PORTER Mavor
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-01
Pos

Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
ceiyed by the Council of the City of
Perth Amboy for grading of Stockton
street. from Smith street to Lehigh
avenue, on November 9Th, at $50 d. M,
in the Council Chamber at City Hall.
All bids must be accompanied by a
certified check drawn to the order of
the City Treasurer for $4,000.
80 working days will be allowed for
the completion OF the work.
Plans and specifications may be ob-
tanned at the office of the City Sur
veyor.
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids as may best serve
the City Interests.
GEO. NJ. ADAIR,
1924 1890 1t Street Commissioner.
1924
PROPOSALS.
Sealed bids and proposals will be re-
eeived on November 9Th, 1911. at $50
p. m, by the Council in the Council
Chamber at the City Hall, Perth AM
boy, N. J., for the construction of an
IS inch Sewer in West Side venue be-
ginning at Hall ven and running to
Eagle avenue.
All bids must be accompanied by a
certified check drawn to the order OF
the City Treasurer for $4,000,
80 working days Will be allowed for
Specifications may be obtained al
the office Of the Street Commissioner.
The Council reserves the right to re-
tect any or all bids as may best serve
the City interests.
GEO. NJ. ADAIR,
1890 9t Street Commissioner.
SI0.44.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-01
yoHNsToNE STREET. SEWER.

Notice is hereby given, that, pursu-
ant to a resolution adopted by the
Council Of the city, OF Perth Amboy,
October 18th, A ID. 1911, and approved
by the Mayor OF said City, October
18th, A. D. 1917; the CouLcn Of this
City of Perth Arnboy aforesaid, In the
County OF Mfddlesex and State of New
Jersey. on the first day OF November,
next, at the hour of ten o'clock in the
forenoon, or as soon thereafter as the
Court will hear the same at the Court
House, in the City of New Brunswick,
in the sai County of Middiesex, will
apply to the Circuit Court of the said
County, wherein the City of Perth Am
boy Is situate, for the appointment OF
three disinterested persons. who shall
be freeholders and residents of the
said City of Perth Amboy, as Commits
~sioners to estimate and assess the
benefits to any lands and real estate
benefited by reason of the construc-
tfon of the new sewer in tombstone
Street, from Neville Street to Hall
Avenue, In the said City of Perth Am
boy.
Dated Perth Amboy. N. j.. October
10, A. d. 1911.
WILBUR LA ROE,
s22.4s City Clerk.
i42s 1920. 81. 20, "a. 25s 1927. %. 1851
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-01

Merkie into right field. Murray
picked it up out there and fired 1t
wild to Fletcher at second base to
head off Barry, who was Logging 1t
in that direction, Davis and Murphy
meantime hustling in over the plate.
The ball bounced out into left field,
where Josh Devore got 1t for the pur-
pose of examination. Josh also
fumbled, SO Baker went on in home.
AS to the final result, every n must
admit that the better team won
The Athletics are a seasoned, alert,
well balanced and high class organi-
cation. They have played the clean
est possible bali and fully entitled
to all the emoluments and honors
that go by right to the victors in a
great contest. The picture shows
Bender patting Barry on the back
after scoring a home run On q hunt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-01
WILL BATTLE
ACROSS RIVER
Riversides and Monitors at
SayreviIle Tomorrow.

Two local teams will play at
lSayreville tomorrow night. ihe
Riversides will play against the
.Sayreyille A. A. In the main attrac-
|tion, while the Monitors will stack
up against the Sayrevflle Juniors in
"a preliminary contest. The Monitor
.SayrevilIe Junior game was not
booked until today.
In the main attraction, the Sayre-
vllle-Riyerside game, the Sayreville
fans will have the opportunity OF
seeing two county league teams In
action against each other. It will
be the last game, probably, for the
home team before the county league
gets under way. The Riversides will
play Saturday night against the Tot
tenville A. c., making Ii q strenu-
Gus week for OF the leaders of
the city league. The Monitors
game tomorrow night VIII be classy,
for the Sayreyille Juniors are buck
ing up against III Of the fastest
Junior teams In Perth Amboy.
A large crowd of local basketball
fans will accompany the two gum
tets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-01
MOTORING BOWLING
FISHING BOATING
FILL
WOODS TODAY
Rabbits Are Plentiful This
Season, Is Report.

Hundreds of hunters piked off Ia
the woods early this morning and
took a shot at the Dummies, and they
are plentiful this year, 1t is said
Every patch of hunting ground In
Mfddlesex was occupied long before
sunrise, either by a hunter or the
rabbits or both, while scores OF MINI
rods jumped out of the feathers
early down Monmouth county way
and packed their weapons for q long
and maybe fruitless hunt.
Borough and city clerks are reap
ing a harvest all over the state.
Every gunner must have a license,
which costs him s1.15. The fifteen
cents is the clerks profit for issuing
the document and, when the number
reaches two hundred or so, you can
readily e why all the municipal
clerks wear smiles these days. But
1t is a nuisance in some respects.
The gunners drop around at the
Office at any old hour, late last night
OF about sunrise today, calling forth
the officer and demanding a cunning
permit. He is always accommodate
ed, for there is a general good feel
ing extended to every man starting
out for game.
Old Bridge, Spotswood, James
burg. Englishtown and other points
easily reached over the Amboy divi-
sion of the Pennsylvania railroad
will be a mecca for gunners during
the next few days. Game abeunds
In that section in plenty this year.
Every train running into that dis
trict last night vas loaded down, it
seemed, with hunters and their dogs.
Charles Hughes and Leonard
Grimley, two local nimrods. left last
night for q gunnig trip through
South Jersey. They will be gone
about q week.