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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
COLUMBUS IN STATUARY

Gated on November 3. 1862, although
the foundation had been laid as far
back as 1876. The inscription 1t bears
is: ITO Christopher Columbus. the
Fatherland." Spain, which country
failed the Genoese during his life
time. has been more generous to his
memory, and here are many shafts
raised to record the greatness of his
deed
Perhaps the noblest monument yet
erected to the memory of Columbus
is that which stands in Barcelona. It
was In this city that King Ferdinand
and his consort, Isabella, received
the admiral on the return from his
first voyage. 1t is most appropriate
situation. Much care was taken in
the selection of the design of the
Barcelona monument, and the result
is artistic in every sense of the
word.
In the new world nearly every
country has testified in recognition
of the deed of Columbus by the cree
ton of some character of monument.
From the magnificent effigy which
graces the center OF Columbus circle
in New York to the simple shaft
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
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which marks the spot of the sup
posed first landing on Watlings
island. We find great number of
coverer. Even the English have done
honor to the navigator at Nassau in
the Bahama Islands and at Trinidad;
and the people of Santo Domingo
have also raised splendid monu-
ments; while in Cuba. where, in the
cathedral at Havana. the bones Of
Columbus were so long inferred.
there are a great many representa-
lions of this historic figure, The
statue which is now placed in the
presidents palace, Havana, is an ar
tistic piece of work. but the most
striking effigy of all in Cuba is Vail
mitjana's sculpture depicting Column
bus in chains. 1t Is to be regretted
that this beautiful work is only a
clay model. The representation is
that of Columbus in his old age. He
is seated ON coil of rope on the
deck of the ship which is carrying
him TO Spain. He reclines against a
capstan. his fettered hands held
before him. The artist has caught
striking expression of resignation
combined with melancholy The work
Is masterpiece Of sentiment and ex-
srression.
Another historical group is that
which was presented by Empress Eu'
genie OF France to the Republic OF
Colombia. 1t now stands at Cristo
bal, the Caral Zone.
Throughout Latin America the ven
Grafton for Columbus is universal, and
we find his memory honored In cities
of Mexico. Colombia. Peru. Chile and
other Pan-American states.
It is curious to note that It was
also Latin. Frenchman. who
erected the first monument In thu
United States In honor Of the achieve
ment Of Columbus. In Baltimore
there still stands monument erect
ed over = century ago In honor O
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
Was Stolen Shortly After the Well
known Poem Of Samuel Wood
worth Became Famous.

Not far from Boston is located the
well which inspired the familiar lines
OF Samuel Woodwork to the "Old
Oaken Bucket" Every time the place
is visited many new traditions are
told concerning the famous old buck
ct. about which people have been
singing these many years. Having
drunk deep Of the sparkling waters.
between whistled snatches of the IA
miliar refrain, how disconcerting it
was to have the charm broken by
learning that the original "Old
Oaken Bucket" was stolen shortly
after his well-known poem became
famous.
The youngest daughter Of Samuel
Woodwork, the author. died recently
In Berkeley. CAL. and she often used
to tell about the real old oaken buck
ct, and Of the sadness which cawe
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us, that there is no need here to re-
count the many injustices which he
suffered at the hands of his contem-
poraries. The salient fact that he
was shorn of his honors and returned
laden with chains, proves conclusive
ly the cruel contempt with which the
fearless navigator was treated in his
own day. Time rectifies many mis-
judgments. and 1t has done so In the
case of the discoverer of America.
The wonder of his achievement Is
universally recognized and the worlds,
both old and new. have testified In
many monuments to the respect and
honor in which they hold Columbus.
The custom Of preparing efigies in
stone, SO that the names and achieve
ments Of nations heroes may be
passed on to posterity, finds its or
igiR In most ancient times. 1t Is but
natural that this custom should have
been followed In, the case OF Colum-
bus. Today we find statues erected
to the discoverer In Italy, Spain and
france. and In nearly all Of the
countries of the new world.
At Genoa. which city claims the
honor of being the birthplace Of Co
lumbus. there has been erected very
magnificent statue. which overlooks
the bay. 1t was completed and dedi-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

the first discoverer. II is said to be
the original monument erected on
this continent to commemorate the
achievement of Columbus.
1t is unfortunate that there is no
contemporaneous painting or likeness
of Columbus extant. For this reason
artists who have attempted to repro
duce his lineaments in marble have
been at great disadvantage.
As a matter of fact the accepted
likeness of the admiral is after the
manner of being an idealistic con
strong, clean-shaven face from which
deep, expressive eyes look out under
broad brow The deep lines from
the nose to the corners of the mouth
are also characteristic of the popular
portraits of Columbus. Who would
recognize the discoverer depicted
with a gray beard? Yet 1t is more
than probable that he wore one
when he planted the banner of
Spain on the shores of the New
World
The few descriptions of the person
al appearance of the admiral which
we have from those who knew him
well tell us ''he was a man of sturdy
stature, rather above the average
height, of a very ruddy complexion.
with frechles and red hair when he
was young The latter soon turned
white. which was also the color of
his heard" Boards were the fashion
of his day in Spain, and It is easy to
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
Original "Old Oaken Bucket"

over the household on the day it was
stolen. 1t seemed as If one of tho
family were missing. In this ago ~
souvenir collection. who knows hut
that some day the real old moss.
covered bucket that hung in the wel.
ray turn up in a museum or servo
as water tank in the show Windows
OF some enterprising advertiser,
There is no. other water bucket in the
world SO enshrined in homely. genu-
inc romance as this one. Even the
golden goblets of royalty, and the
treasured chalices of the Crusaders
have never awakened the un;vars.,
and popular interest attained bv tha
"oid oaken bucket that hung In ths
WELL" until 1t was stolen and carriaS
away in the zenith Of Its fame-aA,.
fairs at Washington" soc Mitchep
Chapple. In National Magazine
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

clean shaver in efigy. So 1t is with
the new Columbus statue unveiled In
Washington on June 8. This marks
the first great memorial which the
United States government has erect
ed to Christopher Columbus.
There has long been a feeling that
this country has not had really
worthy monument 20 the man who Is
primarily responsible for the exist
ence OF the nation.
The feeling took concrete shape
when. in 1906. Representative James
A. Goulden of New York introduced
a bill appropriating the sum of $780,
600 to be used for Columbus memo
rial. Congress passed the bill and 1t
was signed in 1907 by President
Roosevelt.
The design is a combination OF
fountain. shaft and statue.
The fountain is semi-circular, 20
feet wide and Is feet from front to
rear. The balustrade which half en-
circles it bears the efigy of heroic
lion at either extremity The salient
feature OF the memorial is "a splen.
did stone shaft surmounted by a
globe. Before this shaft, which rises
in the center of the fountain circle
is a statue of Columbus.
The globe which surmounts the
shaft indicates the contribution the
discovery of Columbus was to the
science of geography. This globe
is supported by four massive eagles
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

with outstretched wings. Upon It.
In high relief, are cut the topograph-
ical features of the new world. At
either side of the shaft there appear
figures portraying the sculptor's con-
oeption OF representative types Of the
new and old world. The figure of an
American Indian, energetic in pose,
one hand reaching over his shoulder
and grasping an arrow from a culver.
represents the new world. while the
statue Of a patriarchal Caucasian OF
heroic proportions and thoughtful
mien, typifies the old world.
On the mace at the hear of the
shaft Is placed a medallion repre-.
senting' Ferdinand and Isabella of
Spain.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

You've got to make yourself o. yourself,
so don't blame things on fate
When what is done by yourself with
yourself is something that you hate /;
An don't go talkin' o. sorry luck an
chances Others had
Its how to build yourself o. yourself
that stands for you. my lad
You've got to do with the self you've got
your bulk an brain an heart
An II you work with the stuff you've got,
be sure youll have your part.
Some of us whine OF the pranks o. life.
an say we're fortunes toy
But what you've done with yourself Is
yourself an that makes YOU my
boy.
The world may look at your daddy's coin
or your grandaddy's fame,
But you can't go to the wire an back on
nothin but name;
It's dig an pull. an It's catch an hold.
an save your strength to run
That gives you girt TO tackle the world
when your time cones. my son.
Now will you make yourself o. yourself,
or some one else instead?
An will you live SO that when you die
You're wonderin' who is dead?
An win you wish that yot might do
things the way the others do.
Or will you work so that everyone knows
the fellow who works is'you?
You've got to make veqNself o. yourself
there Is no other way. S.,,.
It's what you've done WITH the soul o.
YOURSELF that counta pn judgment
day.
An II it's nothin' or II it's all. or whether
it's good or bad,
Its YOU must make yourself o. yourself
IL you'll be you. my lad!
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
Billboard ENGLISH.

A Chicago advertiser who uses bill
boards received letter from "A bill
poster in nearby small town.swhich
shows what a hand-to-hand Stussle
some of us have with the English Ian,
guage at times. 1t was:
Enclosed find Curcler of informa
tion in adation to 1t will Say ! have
/ 400 linjal feat of Boards ~ Defrent
Location naxt April ] Exspact to ad
300 lenjal feat more all Defrant Lo-
cations"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
A Champion.

"And what is this?" we ask, gazing
at what seems to be table of some
sort, neatly framed and hanging upon
the wall in the home of our suburban
friend "A baseball chart p -t
mo" he says. THAT shows I was
the champion last year"
1.-The champion what?"
well, you see we keep score on all
who catch the go every morning.
and, as you see, my catching average
for the year was 9S7."
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
A Possibility.

I'VE must elevate the stage" said
the impressario.
Here the Divorces, ex-pugilists, ex.
train robbers, bridge Jumpers and 9TH
er artists voiced their hearty agree
ment with this statement.
Yet there was one voice Of dis
gent.
Il trust" said the trapeze artist,
'that the elevation will not be so ex-
treme as to interfere with my rig
ging." :
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

believe that sailors wore them for
protection.
The representations which We see
today of Columbus can nearly all be
traced back to an engraving called
the Paulus Jovius cut, which was
made from a painting that has been
lost.
Even the lost painting was not an
original likeness, for it was painted
on what the lawyers would call
"hearsay evidence" But as It was
executed some time in the early
years of the sixteenth century the
features may be taken as fairly cor
rect
In this cut Columbus is drawn
without beard thus he is always
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
Argument.

81 don't see.' growls the father,
"why you think you need to have
Paris dresses and hats. You can get
them right here in America. just as
good"
"But, papa" says the daughter.
''these are my salad days are they
not?"
Il suppose so. but I don't see what
that has to do with" IS
'But one must have French dress
ing for salad. papa"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
A RaotIme Comment.

"The refrain" we said to our neigh
Dor at the vaudeville performance.
while the popular ballad was being
rendered, "is prettier than the verses"
EYES," he agreed. Il wish. he would
refrain altogether"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
'. To fsss,sxS' Cattle.

Good blue grass pasture with plenty
OF shade ana sslpplfed. with an abun-
dance Of ruiAtkitt il almost an ideal
KIND Of Z. p5hca 10 fatten cattle In
summer. especially II the corn supply
b ample.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

Riches have wings, especially n
those who have them lack common
sense.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14
ACTING the Part.

First Chorus Girl--She thinks she II
. bird.
Second Chorus Girls that why she
walks pigeontoed?
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1912-09-14

CHRISTOPHER COLUM-
BUS was a Latin.
whether he be consid-
cred as a native OF Italy.
where undoubtedly he
spent his early boy
hood. or serving under
the flag of Portugal.
where his m a t u r ! n g
manhood years pre-
pared his for the in
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
PENSION HEARINGS
IN CIVIL SERVICE
TO Be BEGUN TO-DAY
First Gun Of Retirement
Fight in Committee Pres
entation of Views.

The first gun In the campaign Of the
United States Civil Service Retirement
Association, to meet here Friday and
Saturday to urge retirement pensions
for Uncle Sans classified employees,
will be fired today with hearing be-
fore the Reform in the Civil Service
Committee Of the House Of Representa-
tives
The preliminary hearing before the
Congressional committee II Is ex-
planned. IS not to urge any particular
scheme for retirement but Is in the
nature of a conference at which men
who have uadc studies of various
phases or this work heIe among Fri
vate corporations and among the gov
ernments of Europe will give their
IDEAS as to the best feasible plan.
Heading the delegation to appear be-
fore the committee today, Of which II.
u. Goodwin, of North Carolina, is chair
man. will be A. w. Mckee. OF New
York. president of the association.
to appear today will be George r. Nor
gan. of Philadelphia, chairman OF the
executive committee of the association,
and William Russell. Of the Unite.l
States Customs Service. Congressman
| mill bill, also will be at the hearing.
The HammiIl bill has the strong In
dorsement Of President Mckee, of the
associate In his call to the conven-
ton he declared:
I'VE believe the 1Iammil bill, which
provides for a straight civil pension OF
service annuity. without deduction
frCm the salaries Of employees, to be
| the mott sensible, simple, and econom-
| lcal plan for the Government to estab-
ush."
In regard to other measures proposed.
Mr.. Mckee said:
! We believe the Austin bill. which
| provides for an increase of Is per cent
| In salary to all classified employees, and
costing about $40. 000 900 In addition to its
| heavy deductions from salaries. will
| hardly receive serious consideration.
| The compulsory savings or con.
tributory bills by Austin, Gillette. AMI
Perkins are alike as to deductions from
| salaries"
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
BLOUNT AND PARTY
IN LONG VOYAGE TO
ROUND CAPE HORN
Will Be Accompanied by
Wife-To Cross Andes
. and Visit Valparaiso.

Bearing his weight Of four score and
three years with perfect ease, growing
old gracefully. enjoying the best of
health. and attending to his duties
every business day. Henry F. Blount,
a vice president Of the American ST.
curity and Trust Company, Is planning
long voyage by the good ship
Blucher, leaving on Saturday OF this
week.
With him will go his good wife, more
than a decade his junior and blessed
with the same good health, and a party
or Washingtonians, nor will they re-
turn to the Capital until they have
rounded the Eorn," and visited az
many South American ports. and even
into the interior.
1t is the intention Of Mr.. Blount and
MS wife to leave the steamer at Buenos
Ayres and cross the Andes keeping on
to the Pacific coast to the Chilian city
or Valparaiso. There they will rejoin
The steamer will touch first at the
Port Of Spain, then on down. touching
at various points, through the Straits
OF Magellan, and up to Valparaiso. The
return trip VIII be made via the same
the Panama canal. In all eighty days
will be required for the voyage, nearly
a day for each Of the senior passenger s
years
In the party will be Mrs. Graves and
daughter, Mrs Daniel Clark and daugh-
ter. and Miss Baker. daughter of DR..
Baker, superintendent of the Zoological
Park.
'"rhe oaks" the home of Henry F,
Blount, is one of the prettiest spots in
Georgetown. Leaving home and bust
ness always causes regret to Mr..
Blount, but he is lover Of travel, and
he wants to see the Panama canal and
South America.
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
EMPLOYEES OF THE
WORKHOUSE VICTIMS
OF WAGE REDUCTION
Commissioners Cut Salaries
of the Officials and Others
at Institution.

Finding themselves with a deficiency
OF $6l.5OO In the appropriation for the
workhouse, the Commissioners, it was
learned today. have ordered reduction
In the salary of every official and em-
ploye of the institution. Employees re-
ceiving SIS a month or more are reduced
Is per cent. Those receiving less than
SIS are reduced 20 per cent.
The reduction went into effect vester-
day. Even with the saving thus effect
Cd, according to the Commissioners, the
balance OF the Appropriation will not be
sufficient to maintain the institution
until the end of the fiscal year.
Coming at this time of year when
, living expenses are high, the reduction
: In salaries, the employees say, will be
keenly felt. Although food and lodging
Is furnished them, many Of the en-
ployes have large families to support,
and reduction of 20 per cent in their
monthly payments, they say, will mean
. serious problem.
Guards Affected.
The th1rty-seven guards receive $50
ana $65 q month, the higher salary be-
Ing paid to the day shift. Under the
Commissioners orders they will receive
a
clare. will not afford them living wages
Many employees, such as laundresses
and laborers, receive less than $50 a
month, and to them the reduction will
come as a greater hardship.
The adoption of economical measures.
the Commissioners say. is absolutely
necessary in order that the workhousc
! institution may be continued until the
dnA S>a
, tanned. "Being obliged to swap horses
. in the middle Of the stream without
time or opportunity to make sufficiently
detailed estimates" is the reason given
by them in q letter TO the Secretary of
the Treasury for the deficiency. The
House District Appropriation Committee
for 1912. as reported by the Appropria-
tics Committee. contained an appropria-
tion Of $2s0.0O0 for the workhouse, s91, 600
Of which was Immediately available.
This contemplated not only the expenses
Of the workhouse, but also the expenses
Of beginning the construction of a re-
formatory on q site already purchased.
.ct,a n,sress ater Ter reaSsea eaSeep 10 permit the the
ground that the site IS In too close
proximity to Mt. Vernon. 1t was nec-
essary, therefore. for the Commissioners
the Senate Committee on Appropria-
tions. looking toward the elimination of
expenses for the reformatory construc-
ton, with the result that they pre-
Oented a request that the appropriation
| be reduced to $193,OOO. Of which $50, 900
was made Immediately available.
Per Capita Estimate.
The estimate for maintenance and
operation was based on a per capita cost
: Of $216.6s per inmate-year. It was later
, found, the Commissioners say, that the
per capita cost of similar institutions
for maintenance and operation Ia
largely in excess Of this figure. running
as high as $272 per inmate-year.
, The Commissioners say, also. that 1t
q plants, which was done in the Interests
of ultimate economy. The order states
; the reduction in salaries Is temporary.
and that the men will be given their
former wages as soon as the deficiency
appropriation is obtained.
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
Labor Leaders Honor
Guests for Big Smoker

A smoker will be held at the Typo
graphical Temple next Monday night by
Central Labor Union. Samuel Gompers,
president, and Frank Morrison, secre-
tary. Of the American Federation Of La
Dor, will be guests of honor, and an eff.
fort Is being made to get the seventeen
Congressmen who hold union cards to
attend.
The legislative committee has been
urged to hasten the draft of the bill
to be presented to n Congressional COM
nnittee demanding an Investigation OF
the Washington Gas Light Company.
Discussion Of this subject gave rise
20 further criticism of Joseph Letter
president Of the gas company, whose at
ttude toward the complaints of the
union has not been conciliatory.
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
Revised Printing Bill
Saves Over a Million

Senator Smoot has submitted to the
Senate a favorable report from the
Committee on Printing on his bill for
tn" rev ;sion and codifcatior OF the
printing laws
The committee has male some
changes, but not IN the essential fea-
lures 1t Is estimated that an annual
saving of a million and a quarter del
lars can be made under the proposed
revision of the printing laws.
The feature Of the bill which has at
tractcd most notice is the one that pro-
vidcs for use of power Pre- sses instead
Of hand presses in the Bureau Of En-
craving and Printing. This will save
$4,000 a year Not over one fifth Of
the hand presses will be removed in one
year
Marv obsolete and eAtravsgsnt fea.
tures of the printing laws are wiped out
The Senate and House folding rooms
will be abolished. and documents dis
tributed from a central station under
the Superintendent of Documents. on q
valuation basis. A fixed organization
for the Printing Office is also provided
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
DON'T PULL OUT THE GRAY HAIRS:
SIMPLE REMEDY RESTORES COLOR

tlons to use Is the old-fashioned sage
tea which our grandparents used. The
best preparation of this kind is Wyeth' $
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, a
preparation OF domestic sage and sui
phur. scientifically compounded with
later discovered hair tonics and stimu-
lants, the whole mixture being care
fully balanced and tested by experts.
and wholesome and perfectly harmless.
1t refreshes dry, parched hair, removes
dandruff and gradually restores faded
or gray hair to its natural color.
Don't delay another minute. Start
using Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur at
once and see what a difference a few
days treatment will make in your hair
This preparation is offered to the
pubic at fifty cents a bottle, and is
gists.
Special agent, James O'Donnell. sO4 F
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
Gives Lecture on the
Japanese in Formosa

DR.. Inazo Nitobe. of Japan, lectures
Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, and
again Friday night at S:15 o'clock, in
the New Masonic Temple. before the
National Geographic Society. on "What
the Japanese Have Done in Formosa"
Dr. Nitobe will deliver lectures before
America at the invitation OF the Car
negie Peace Endowment. He is a
graduate of the University of Pennsyl-
yanla, and POSTGRADUATE student and
sity.
The Washington times., 1912-01-17
Trade Body Officials
To Call on President

President James F. Oyster and the
second vice president. Charles J. Bell.
of the Chamber Of Commerce. and
Thomas c. Noyes. president of the
Board of Trade, will call on President
Taft tomorrow at 1890 o'clock to sub
NIT the views OF these civic organize
tions upon the Districts legislative
needs.
The President intimated his willing
ness to receive the committee before
completing his special District mes.
sage to Congress. An appointment had
been made for today at 1880 o'clock.
but was changed.