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nishes the funds for absorbing the bonded

obligations Of the community.
On the whole. there many elements
in the French municipal code-such as the
complete absence of the home rule doc
trine-which would not operate at all sat
isfactoritly in the United States. but one
discovers there the same successful ad-
ministration of municipal affairs that
CharacterizeS every European country.
Certain it is that one of the things which
contribute to this excellence of admins
tration is the fact that it usually is under
the direction of men who make a life
study of municipal affairs, and who ap-
proach the problem OF city government
from the standpoint of business instead
of from the viewpoint of political ad
vantage.
One of the most remarkable things
about French municipal administration is
the fact that the municipal code applies
alike to the city OF a quarter million peo-
pie. the town of Il few thousand and the
village of six hundred. In the United
States it has become one of the theories
of city administration that the state
should permit each city to solve its
peculiar problems in its own way, and
that a general law for all cities alike
the French municipality manages to gov
ern itself according to nearly every
authority, in a way far superior to our
cities in spite Of the rigidity OF the ma
tional code and the frequent fnterpOsitfon
of state and federal authorities in the
local affairs Of the cities.
Authorities generally agree that the
success Of the French form of city gov
eminent under the present system Is due
largely to the homogeneity OF the popula
ton France has d smaller proportion
of city jewellers than any of the principal
countries of Europe, and Il smaller pro-
portion than the United tSates Yet they
are people Of the same nationality. the
same tongue and the same interests
Their municipal governments answer
their needs. If applied to Americon cities
they would fall
Tomorrow COMMISSION GOVERN
MENT.
N-TR ANSPIA A. TED TO AMERICA.
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his telephone wire," Louis Warncke, g
prominent resident of Wilton. tackled

his telephone wire," Louis Warncke, q
prominent resident of Wilton, tackled
the telephone company's poles with an
AK as fast as they were erected. and
hacked down six Of them, for which ne
will probably answer in the courts.
Mrs. Susie Cole is his neiehbor. and 1T
is known that their relations are any
thing but neighborly.
When Mrs. Cole wanted telephone
connection, Mr.. Warncke protested 10
the telephone company against placing
tests unayailing. as soon the first
pole was set he tackled it with an AK
and brought il and the wires down.
Five more poles in succession came
down, and now the telephone company
has an armed guard around the poles.
Warncke has a shotgun, and announces
that as soon as any wires are strung
ne will stand on his own ground and
shoot them down.
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YOUNG PICTURE
ON ONE PIECE OF SET
Designs of Proposed Service
for Batt|eship Utah Shown
Secretary Meyer.

TO show how the portrait of Brigham
Young, founder of the Mormon Church
appears on the magnificent silver service
which the state Of Utah is about to be-
stow upon the battleship named after
that commonwealth, the designs for The
set were exhibited to Secretary of the
Navy Meyer yesterday afternoon by Col.
ID. {. Jacklin. chairman of the presenta-
ton committee. He was introduced t.
Secretary Meyer by Senator Smoot.
The service consists of more than 3On
pieces. On more than half of these an
pear illustrations of scenes and objects
characteristic of the state. There are
pictures Of the mountain passes, plains.
public buildings and other subjects Only
on one OF the pieces-a salver about one
foot in diameter. forming part of an after
dinner coffee SETS there anything that
can possibly be connected with Brigham
Young, Col. Jacklin pointed out to Sec
rotary Meyer This picture is the repro
ductfon of a postal card photograph of
the Pioneers Monument, which stands
at the intersection of two of the prin-
cipal business streets of Salt Lake CITY.
Monument Is Cherished.
The shaft marks the spot where Brig
ham Young's band of pioneers landed
and the figure of the leader appears in
the design about half an inch in height
The shaft bears the names Of all the MO
neers, and, according to Col. Jacklin and
Senator Smoot, is cherished as an object
of regard and interest. by all the people
of Utah.
Secretary Meyer decided to adhere to
his intention to refrain from passing upon
the acceptability of the silver service unit,
1t is ready for actual delivery next .Au-
gust.
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A Modern Cinderella.

priZe competitor in our next Sunday
Magazine is one of Anne Warmers fair
tales, bearing the title OF Modern
Cinderella OF course. there had to be
prince in the story, for no fairy tale
would be complete without one. Tbs
prince was in search of wife, and al
the pretty maidens in the region wer
setting their caps for him. particu ar S
as the purpose of his quest was widely
advertised. The fairy godmother. WIN
had the arrangements in charge. put up ii
competition. though unknown to the par
Elephants, the winner of which was
hear off the royal prize. 1t is nice lit
tle tale, and different" one.
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French standard being thirty-six for i'm
portant cities aud that of England and
Germany still higher. nonresident tax
payer may vote in French city, and also
may hold office there, but only on condi-
tion that he does not vote elsewhere.
Many thousands of men who have their
business in a big American city and their
residence in some suburban town are de-
MED the right Of voting In the city, al
though nfne-tenths OF their interest CEN
difficulty,
With manhood suffrage as the yo.in.
qualification, and with larger percent
age OF poor people, 1t Is but natural that
radicalism should prevail in French cleo
tens. The voter usually has the choice
between men who are either little more
radical or little less radical. But de-
spite all this the average French council
is regarded by many writer's as being far
superior to the average American coun-
Gil, even tf 1t is in turn below the stand
ara obtaining In England and Germany
once council Is elected 1t begins bust
ness by organizing. 1t elects one of its
members secretary, and then proceeds TO
select mayor and one or more assist
ants. all OF whom are chosen from within
the membership of the council These are
selected by partisan votes; usually no fac
ton has majority, and there are trades
and coalitions exactly similar TO what
happens under like conditions in Ameri-
can cities Where elections from the city
O. 40 SC die iieiu tlle whole council is
usually or the same political faith, and no
such trading goes on. Neither the coun-
Gil, the mayor. nor his assistants receive
a salary. The mayor is given an allow
ance FOR expenses actually incurred by
him, such OUTLAWS as are deemed neces-
sary for upholding the dignity of the
municipality at fetes and public cere-
monies. and when distinguished visitors
come to town. 1t has been estimated that
the mayor has more than 500 different
kinds of acts to perform In the course of
a year, each to be done at definite time
and in a prescribed way Add to this
the multitudinous details OF his Office
from eNercfs ng certain Legislative powers
down to keeping count OF the number of
carrier pigeons in the military equipment
OF the community. and one has a reason
able impression that he is a busy man
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FIGHTS PHONE WITH AK.
Chops Down Poles Because He Did
Not Want woman on Wire.'
SOUTH NORWALK. Conn, May g.
Because he did not want "a woman or
in THE SPRING q q @
EVERY ONE NEEDS % % %

Spring is the when the blood is weakest and
systems least responsive the demands OF nature
1t is the time of tickle appettes poor digestion: lack
OF energy bodily fatigue and many other systemic dis
turbances which that we need a tonic
Every who needs a tonic needs a blood purlher,
for it is the weakened and impure dltlon OF the CIR
cuation that responsible the rundown constitu
ton A great many called tones are mere nerve
stlmulants often producing instantaneous exhiaratng
effects, but acting with decided injury the system
later If your system is weak and depleted you can
only tone it I'D by supnlying an increased amount OF
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for boats and light-draft vessels was es'-
tablished from Nombres de Dios along
the coast and up the Chagres to Cruces.
This was accomplished by removing OBJ
structions which interfered with the navi-
sation Of the river. but the use OF the
paved way was not discontinued
Early In the sixteenth century ships
We're taken apart on the Atlantic side
and the parts were transported across
the isthmuS and assembled again on the
Pacific side. and other heeavy freight was
taken over the trails.
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Monument Is Cherished
Chokes to Death on Pepper.

MONTREAL. Quebec. May J-His
mouth full Of black pepper. two-year-old
Romeo Dombreush choked to death here
last. night The family was moving and
everything was in confusion Romeo and
his three-year-old brother got hold Of a
box of pepper. In their play the older
child filed his brothers mouth with the
spice. All efforts to save his life were
unayailing
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The executive committee Of the Ran
dolph- Macon Womans College has au
thorized DIR. w. w. Smith. president of
the institution. to begin the construction
of another dormitory. This will increase
the facilities Of the college, so that $50
students may be cared for.
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COMMISSION GOVERNMENT.
V-METHODS IN FRANCE.
BY Frederic J. Haskin.

The French idea OF municipal rule more
nearly approximates what the average
American means when he speaks of COM
mission government than that of any
other European country. unless 1t be
Switzerland. The central fact OF the
French system is that the council is
elected by the people on a manhood SUI
fraSe vote, and It selects one of its own
number to be the mayor. cities have the
choice of electtng their councilmen at
large or by wards. Nine-tenths OF the
municipalities OF France elect their coun-
ellis at large. although q majority OF the
larger ones have chosen the ward plan.
This council is chosen In a way which
reminds one il a measure OF tho double
nomination idea embodied IN the Des
Moines plan. There is no official recog-
milton Of candidates. Each voter is pre-
sumed TO nominate his own candidate and
10 vote for him in the same act OF
course. this does not work out in practice
since the political parties are as active
IN France a y elsewhere The election al
ways IS held SUnday-the first Sunday of
MAY in every fourth year, except that
Ly-elections may be held on any other
DESIGNATED Sunday. This is done on the
theory that the voters have a better OPP
portunity 10 get TO the polls on Sunday
Ibdn any other day.
ANY candidate entitled to be declared
elected must have polled a majority OF
the vote cast. In addition to this he must
have received vote at least onc-fourth
"a great as the total enrolled vote If he
fails IL either OF these particulars he is
no. successful If the proper number OF
candidates are not chosen supplement
ttry election must be held to fill the va
Caucies. and in this election success is
recsOued by the plurality rather than on
the majority vote Choice is not limited
10 those who We're in the race before.
one whose name was not even mentioned
IN the preceding election may win out in
the supplementary one.
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weeks. It's records are always open for pup
lie inspection. The council may do many
things as an Independent body. although
there are other actions which need the
confirmation of the state and national
as the purchase, sale or mortgaging OF
municipal property, the issuance of pub
lie utility franchises and the preparation
OF the annual budget. In strictly local
matters, however, the council is in full
authority. Where municipal ownership is
once established the council has control
of the plants SO owned. Students general
ly agree that the French council takes
larger share in direct civic administra-
ton than do those of either Germany or
governed communities.
The mayor Is rather more responsible
official III the French city than the burgo-
master in Germany, and much more so
than the mayor in England. He appoints
all the city officials except the treasurer
and a few other important positions,
which are filled by the state and national
governments. His appointments are not
even subject to ratification by the coun-
ell. and he can remove any official except
those of the police department.
Like the German municipality, the
French city undertakes many things that
are entirely without the pale Of munich
pal activity in the United States For
instance. more than forty cities and
towns Of the republic have solved the
loan shark question by the establishment
of public pawnshops. which are operated
under the direction of a board of which
the mayor is president. Paris has a very
important municipal pawnshop system.
This consists of a central establishment.
branches. 1t is first a sort OF borrower
acting as a kind OF savings bank for
the provident and using the funds to help
the improvident. 1t pays about 312 per cent
on long deposits and less on short-term
ones. and in turn lends the money at &
per cent TO those having articles to pawn
with an addition of 1 per cent for inslr-
ance, cost of administration. etc. While
on this basis all loans OF less than -
francs are made at loss-and the ma
francs-yet the large loans pay the cost
# administration and the extremely poor
are able to borrow at less than cost
Instead of being an encouragement to
theft. the public pawnshop has been an
aid to its suppression. Out OF 36O.UM
watches pawned In one year in Paris only
$50 had been stolen.
Every city has it's municipal savines
banks and they are extremely popular.
One out of every six
Savings Banks of the men. women
pr h., r;4;.. and children Of
France has a munic
ipal savings bank account Of more than
500 francs. These banks are managed
by local commissions whose members
serve without pay. The system hoe
grown rapidly, and not only does It en-.
courage thrift among the poor but fur
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Founded in Year 1919.

Nombres de Dios was founded in 1919.
A line of posts was run across the 18TH
mus from that port to old Panama. Soon
afterward a road was constructed be
tween the two settlements along the line
Of posts.
In 1854 soon after route by water
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WROUGHT-|R0N ANCHORS
RELICS OF OTHER DAYS
Brought From Panama to
Adorn Approaches to West
Point Academy.

Two large wrought-iron anchors, relics
Of other times, have been wrested from
their abiding place for two centuries at
Cruces. Panama, and have been taken to
West Point, n. Y, to adorn the APP
proaches to the Military Academy. They
will be mounted above the entrance to
the library building.
There is legend which says that the
anchors were brought up the Chagres In
boats and unloaded at Cruces for trans
port overland to Panama. Forty men
were carrying an anchor when one of
them stumbled and fell. The others were
unable to stand the weight and the
Choir dropped, crushing seven Of them.
The point at which the anchor now rests
is called Matasiete. which is Spanish for
kill seven"
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S. S. S. has been used extensively In
our family as a spring tonic. given TO
both young and old. and always with
the best results. 1t thoroughly cleanses
the blood of all Impurities. at the same
time it builds up the general health.
gives appetite. strength and energy.
We have given it to our children as
intimated. and found it to be non-in-
furious to the system and always
capable of purifying the blood and re-
storing health.
MRS. CLARA DAUBERT.
Schuylkill Haven. Pa.
My blood was weak and impure last
spring. and / was troubled with
general letting down of the system.
Under the fine tonic and blood purify
ing effects of S. S. S. my appetite i'm
proved, I increased in strength and
weight and my blood was restored to
its normal healthy condition.
ORRIN A. ROBINS,
$50 W. Diamond avenue, Hazleton, Pa.
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Opinion Abroad
Favors Commission.

organization. after the form of the
American commission plan. They all
agree in their practice of making this a
large body instead of small one, the
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Lieut.. Smith in Charge.

The idea of removing the anchors to
West Point originated with Lieut.. Wal
ter d. Smith. class Of 1901 at the Military
Academy. The work of taking them to
the railroad from their resting place was
assigned to him. One anchor stood in the
village of Cruces. which is in the canal
zone, about 300 yards from the river.
The other was alongside trail In the
jungle and 400 yards from the river.
Each anchor has a fourteen-foot shank,
and is made of wrought iron.
a raft was constructed on the river at
Cruces and the anchors were hauled on
sledges by block and tackle to the bank.
where they were loaded upon RATS and
doated to Gamboa. There crane lifted
them to a fiat car and they were taken
10 the ship that is conveying them to
he United States
The literature of Panama affords no
clue to the time and circumstances under
which these anchors We're brought to
cruces or. as it was originally known,
Fenta Cruz. The post Is on the Chasres
river thirty-six miles by water from
tie t'ari bbean sea and a distance Over
land by the main trail of fifteen miles
ON the Pacific ocean.
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The French council sits like an Ameri-
can lesislature-days at d time-meeting
several times
french council SltS year. At the
at Days for Time. cnn.,sor, ,on
of the annEal budget 1t may sit for six
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The consensus OF opinion in England
Germany and France is for municipal
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S S. is forsa at drug
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, ATLANTA GA
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this can come only through
pure, rich blood. Any tonic
which does not purify the blood
is dangerous, because it leaves
the impurities in the circulation
to constantly prey upon the
health
S. S. S. is the greatest OF all
tonics because it is the greatest
of all blood purifiers; and it is
the one medicine you can rely
upon to supply the system with
the best tonic effects and at the
same time thoroughly purify the
blood. Every one needs S. S. S,
IN the spring, because by build
ing up the system now they
may avoid serious illness later
on. Many people have put off
using a tonic until the system
became SO weakened it could
not resist disease, and have paid
for the neglect with a spell of
facilitating illness. S. S. 5. is
lful roots. herbs and banks. IT
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only supplying increased OF
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Every city has its municipal savings
banks and they are extremely popu,ar
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Savings Banks
Run by Cities.

ipal savings bank account Of more than
500 francs. These banks are managed
by local commissions whose members
serve without pay. The system has
grown rapidly, and not only does # on.
courage thrift among the poor, but fur
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possible for Mr. Wardnnan or any one else to
duplicate them. What ground remains available
here is now held at price that would make
the price of this home, in the future, between
$500 and $4,000.
The evidence of permanent profitable
future value more pronounced nthese homes
by reason of these conditions than in any other
home we have ever known to be offered.
We cannot, at this time, describe in de-
tail the many advantages and new features
introduced in these homes besides, they must
be seen to be appreciated.
But we do wish to acquaint you with the
fact that this remarkable six-room home is
pleasing and wonderful combination of the
advantages and comforts found in the other
800 homes which we have sold in this section
To Inspect: Take any 18th street car
to corner of Perry street or Spring Road; and
we advise an early inspection, as nine of these
homes have already been sod
This is Washngton's greatest home offer.
See it.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-16
Porter for Reflection

This week you will find the
name Of H. X. Porter in the
usual column asking the voters
of this county and those at
tachei for judicial purposes, for
reelection to the Office of Tax
Assessor. Mr. Porter is too well
known in this county to need
any introduction by US. He has
served in this capacity a number
of years and is proficient in his
work, and shows qualifications
that deserve consideration. He
asks that you consider his claims
seriously before casting your
vote for Assessor in the next pr
mary.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-16

See W, b lkgell for abstracts
the only Ncllsivs abstract COM
pany in the sxsfy Of Lubbock.
~ Il;
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-16

Mrs. r. A. Barclay was hosts -
AZ the Nineteen Hundred and
Eleven Needle Club NJ her beau
uful home on broadway Friday
November 10Th. A very enjoy.
aide evening Saa spent vith the
Gee4ie. lsircsInssgss eUnslsg
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-16

l.. K. Boyd, who has for sew
eral years been a resident Of
this town, and for several
months past connected with the
hotel business in this city leaves
this week for league. Texas,
where he will make his home in
the future. Nh. Boyd and
daughter, Annie, left Sunday and
went over to Bronte, where she
will visit relatives this week,
and will join Mr.. Boyd and Miss
Richie at Sweetwater, when
they go through there en- route
TO league. Mr.. Boyd states that
he is going to take care of his
farm this year.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1911-11-16

The Twentieth Century Club
met with Mrs. SoWder. The les
son was conducted by Miss
Murfee in her pleasing manner.
Great interest is being mani
tested IN the study of Shakes
peare's Othello. Mrs Royalty Mis-
ses Cowan and Jones having re-
signed. Mrs. Forester Misses Me
Gee and Crossett were elected to
membership to fiji the vacancies.
Mrs. Sowder was elected Record
ing Secretary 20 I'll the uneX-
pred term of Mrs. Moody nee
Flora Robinson. The following
members were present: Mes
danes Haynes. Norton. Sowder,
O'Neal, Misses Novels, Word.
Murfee and, Burns.