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The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29
Lunehed In Forbid den Room.

~S'~0 bt 0t00SU nOOU1s
There is q lunch room in the city
wnere only the gentler sex are per.
mitted to satisfy their appetites. It is
run by women exclusively and no
man dare enter there. This is q
strictly enforced rule and When a
group Of young bloods went to the
top Of the Wyoming building to try
and get a meal they were politely
shown the exit.
But one Of their number was not
discouraged. He meant to lunch
there, and bets were put up on all
sides that he could not "slip it over"
On the day named. tottering old
lady hobbled into the room Her eyes
were concealed by dark glasses and
she was heavily yelled. It would have
been an astonished waitress who
could have seen her customer later
whisk nimbly in taxi to the rooms
OF his friends and was rewarded with
his Justly earned winnings.-Kate Rus
sell, in the Denver News.
The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29
GOOD STATIONERY IMPORTANT
Poorly Printed Letter Heads Give Poor
7 Opinion Of Business House Which
Sends II Out.

Purely practical men affect a dis
dain for anything that deals In such
high-sounding terms az psychological
influence" etc.
Yet 1t ID very real and known guam.
tity, especially in business.
You never read an ad. or q business
letter without coming under this
psychological influence"
You may not know 1t. You only
know you like or dislike the propo-
sition or the person behind the letter
or the ad.-even before you know what
the letter or the ad. says. You are
affected by the atmosphere" Of the
letter or ABBY its general visual
form-by the psychological inf1u
ence."
When you get cheap, poorly print
ed business letter you are instantly
impressed with a poor opinion of the
hrm or person that sent It, Maybe
you don't even read the letter-you
don't know anything about the stand.
ing OF the hrm or person or the i'm,
portance OF the proposition 1t contains.
The cheap effect gives you a cheap
opinion.
And the reverse is generally true
when you get letter printed or en-.
sraved in an attractive manner on good
stock. You think that firm or per.
son must be one Of influence to use
such stationery may be of higher
standing than the latter But the bet.
ter stationery gives the latter the ad.
vantage.
The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29
ELECTRICIAN AND MECHANIC

is practical magazine for everyone
who wants to learn about electricity,
o. who uses tools. Its articles tell yon
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Send your name on postcard for free
sample copy. Write it today. The
three latest numbers will be sent for
25t; $3.50 year.
SAMPSON PUBLISHING CO.,
Pope Building Boston, Mass.
The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29
CAMERA OWNERS

If you would like to see copy of
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and edited with the purpose of teach.
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Don't forget or delay, but write at
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Pope Building Boston. Mass
The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29

talking about advertising. and
thought I'd tell you about Aunt
Sarah's new silk dress"
'Ts that right?" asked the mer-
chant
"Surei The dress came back good
as new. Hadn't never been taken out
of the package. so 1t was wrfnkled
some, but Sarah's wearin' If 1t today.
Made over? Why. yes. little. but
it's a pretty good dress yet Wasn't
that funny? After eighteen. years"
"And If you don't get re sturns the
same day." laughed the al Ient turn
ing to the merchant. ''you think you
have been defrauded."
'It begins to look to me" said the
merchant, "as If you brought Uncle
Ike in here to tell that story! Any
way, I'll take that advertisement. If
It doesn't bring results for eighteen
years may be dead, but my son will
be right here in business. and he'll
get the benefit of It"
You never can tell when a properly
written advertisement will bring re-
suits A mail order man told friend,
the other day, that 1t was the adver-
tising he did last year that was selling
goods for him now.-Alfred B. Tozer,
in The Michigan Trsdesman.
The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29
Meed More ErIlIs.

pretty close observer Of men and
things says that it is just barely pos-
sible that more people would do theit
perfectly plain duty if only it had a
few more frills on it
The Winslow mail., 1912-06-29
A NIohtl11are.

"Oh, hubby, I had dreadful dream
.ast night"
What did you dream about?''
Il dreamed that in an the 'WorE
there were no shop windows"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11
DUTIES OF THE BOARD
ARE CLEARLY DEFINED
Act Creating 1t Sets Forth Its Powers and Limitations
Many of Councils Functions Are Still Retained
By That Body

The new administrative board,
nominated by the voters OF Rich
n1oud In yesterdays primary. Will
be ratified in the general election on
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November. Under the plan
of service liked by act OF assembly.
two OF the administrators will serve
two years: two will serve three years
and one four years. and prior to the
November election the commissioners
OF election. in the presence OF the
FIVE. win fix by lot the order in
which they shall seeve, to be printed
on the. official ballot. At the end OF
the second year there will conse-
quently be two vacancies on the
board. which will be filed at pri-
mary to be ratified later at the con-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11
CONTEST OVER WILL IS
STOPPED BY CHILDREN
All Parties Suit Break Testament OF Cousin OF Aston
Family Agree to Settlement Outside of Court
Estate is Worth Two Million Dollars

OF New York. She was related 20
the Astors through her mother. who
was the daughter OF William B.
Aston. In 1875 she married AiphonSe
Eugene Lambert DE Steuers- Two
children were born Of this union. In
1892 Mrs. De Steurs obtained a
South Dakota divorce. Her second
husband was Count William Morris
Elliott Zborowski, VINO was killed in
France in an automobile accident ia
To his son. Louis. he beQueatheo
1903 He left his widow S2,3S4.000.
$3.50. 900
The Two De Steuers children
promptly filed objection to the will.
charging that the countess was un-
duly inffHenterf' against Them ,Efs'
that che was Incompetent to make q
will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11
SHIP REGULATIONS
TO Be TONED DOWN
SHIPPING INTERESTS SUCCEED IN
HAVING RULES DECLARED
IaIRRAcTIcARLE.- $500
REFUSE INFORMATION
GENERAL REFUSES TO
SAY WHAT CHANGES HAVE
BEEN MADE ny sUPERyIs-
ING BOARD.
REFUSE INFORMATION
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1O.-The
awful memories OF the greatest
marine disaster of modern times--the
loss OF the Titanic-which were grad
uaiiy being softened by the passaEs
OF time. were rudely aroused in
Washington today. when il became
known that the steamship interests
which were taken 10 seriously to task
regarding the proper safeguarding of
life. had succeeded In having some
OF the drastic regulations regarding
the carrying Of lifeboats adopted by
the federal steamboat inspection ecr-
vice toned down a. ..impracticahle.r
This aafiaa var taken At q cqR-
ference just ended between eteamAhip
owners ana government onicials. u
which notifications OF the regulations
were agreed upon Just before con-
Rrc9s adtonrnAd. three bills 70 Ncv-
crn the safety of chips we're pending
before the senate COMMITTEES. having
passed the house Action on Ill
three or tia bills Wa postponed Entii
the next session on the ground Of
pressure q business and for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11

NEW YORK. Sept. ia.~-The con-
test OF the will of Countess Mar
garet Laura Zborowski. cousin OF
the late John Jacob Aston. WIS with
drawn today by consent of all parties
at interest and with the approval of
Surrogate Fowler.
1t is understood that the discon-
tinuance of this will fight is duo Ia
the fact that satisfactory arrange
mems have been mace to give the two
children of the first marriage of the
countess 4 share of her estate. In tht.
will they were cut off entirely. and
all. her property was left TO Louis
Zborowski, son of ryie second mar
rage. the estate is worth oetf- 81
000,o0
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11
WILSON GUEST Of
SPANISH VETERANS
SOLDIERS OF WAR IN CUBA HEAR
HIM IN SPEECH ADVOCATING
MaRLD PEACE $500
PARADE is REVIEWED
REPRESENTATIVE or ROOsE-
vELrs ROUGH RIDERS GET
RIG HAND ALL ALONG LINE
OF MARCH.
PARADE is REVIEWED

ATLANTIC CITY. N. T.. Sept. To-
Governor Wilson was the guest OF
honor at the annual national encamp-
ment of the Spanish war veterans
here today. He reviewed parade
Of about two thousand veterans late
In the afternoon. and addressed the
veterans on the steel pier torsght
An audience OF more than five thou-
sand applauded the governors advo-
cacy Of peace.
The parade interestsd this governor
Immensely. A great majority Of tho
state vas represented by d4legattons-
The Missouri dalsgata0n or 1bOux
dosen In An automobiles passed ths
REVIEWING stand sinu1ns the Houns
Dawg song at tho top o. thar voicea.
Tho governor joined IN the laughter
that sreeted the old Champ Clark bat-
<lsson8.
Three representatives Of tho Hoose-
vsft Rough Riders, PAlrnss Coilina,
WaIker WI. vfck ana NelNCG C0iltn1,
rot biz hand al aloug To lin<. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11
ENORMOUS VOTE
IS POlLED AND
GREAT INTEREST
IS MANIFESTED
Citizens Ticket Lands I've
Winners of the Five it i
Endorsed
ATTACKS THOUGHT
TO HAVE HELPEF
Whittet, Mccarthy HirscIa-
berg Run Well Despite
the Strong Fight Made
Against Them
Vote Of Winners

HoinHE up the largest vote ever
recorded in the history of the muni-
cipaiity, the militant Democrats 81
Richmond yesterday. through the
power OF the ballot, in no uncertain
terms and by unbeatable majorities
selected the FIVE men they think most
capable of administering the city's At
fairs under the new plan OF governs
ment. 50 49,
While the total official vote wa
1881, there were over 200 ballots
despite the precautionary instructions
were thrown out becAusos
they were not correctly marked. thus
registering a record vote OF Ovex
5000.
State Senator Folkes justified tho
prophets by leading the ticket, and
Robert Whittet. Jr.. who had been
placed by political seers early la tho
campaign as the leader. made IT ~
close second. These two were tn
only candidates whom the far-sighte6S
ones seemed to bank upon even fr0IEs
the outset of the campaign: the otherS
three places were really q toss 4 ~
between half dozen or more or tie
other candidates.
Citizens Ticket Wins Two
Only two of the Ave selected bT
the Citizens association were no1rlis
nated-Beck and Mccarthy. M1ss
Zimmerman ran sixth. Mr.. Gufof
tenth. and Mr.. Ferguson in eieveuts
place. SsI
An analysis of the result hAe
upon a retrospect of the can. sssf
and study of the temper Of the q N
ters yesterday leads to some dednif
conclusions as to how 1t happened IS
To begin with. the vote Is reGa3 go
ed as rebuke to the Citizens 60 ~
citation for the implied dictation
that body in selecting ave OF sev1 III
teen citizens, all capable and corn
tent, for, the voters to support 0s
matter how sincere the purpose ok ts
citizens interested in the movern6
L was looked upon from tina 0rnt
a dictation. and no amount OF expa0
nation could convince the averaSS
voter otherwise. The slate framao S
the Citizens association was t1xll II
for all combinations OF voters. ~
Attacks BENEFIT Them,
1t is virtually conceded that III 4
fight made on Messrs. McCarf
Whittet and Hirschhexg %
through the press spnrred tk1
friends to efforts that spelled vicf6
for the trio. Especially II thia
of Captain Mccarthy and Mr.
tet. Mr.. HirschberE had the supr9 y
NJ tfn -fubor yntf and the nfFA1SS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-11

CONTINUED on Second Page
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01

PRooREssLVEs CONTROL eEMATE

PRoGREssivEs CONTROL SENATE
Washington, Aug. 1.-The senate
today gave to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
siye republican tariff alliance com
plete control OF the senate conference
committees on the wool tariff, sugar
tariff and excise tax bills.
Senator simmons, democrat and
Senator Penrose. republican, joined in
moving that the senate stick to its
amendments to the three bills and ask
for conferences with the house.
On the wool tariffbtll and The excise
tax bill the conferees named were
Senator La Toilette. progressive re-
publican and Senator Bailey and Sim
mons. democrats. Senator Bailey win
be chairman Of the excise tax confer
ence. On the sugar bill those named
were Senators Penrose and Lodge,
regulars, and Bristow. progressive re-
publican, Senators Bailey and Sim
mons, democrats. The adoption Of the
democrat-insurgent plan is expected to
bring about early termination of all
the tariff differences between the two
houses.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
DEFENSE WANTS CODE
TO M'NAMARA NOTES
NEW FEATURE Is BROUGHT OUT
IN THE TRIAL OF CLAIR
ENcE S. DARRow

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. LA con-
troversy arose at the resumption OF
the Darrow bribery trial today over
the cipher kilograms which passed be-
tween those Interested in the McNa-
mara defense, copies Of which had
been furnished the barrow counsel by
the prosecution.
The defense attorneys demanded
that they be furnished the key to the
code. They maintained that the key
furnished by Assistant District at.
torney Ford yesterday, was Insult
ficient. The latter replied that ne
had no other codes. Clarence S. Dar
row, the defendant, took the stand for
further cross examination
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01

Washington, Au~ President
TAFT was formally notified today IN
the East room Of the White House Of
bis nomination BY ths national reDub-
lican convention at Chicago, BY sena-
tor Elihu Root, chairman Of the com
mittee Of notification.
Unofficially the word had gone out
that the notification ceremonies were
to be as informal as possible. The
state dining room was ready for the
lunchers, after the program of speech
making and handshaking.
Members Of the notification COM
mittee in washington for the event
included: Arizona, J. Lorenzo Hub
bell; California, Julias Kahn; Colo
rado, Senator Guggenheim; Mississ-
ippi, q. H. McKissack; Nevada, R.
3. Govan; Oklahoma, 3. P. Stanford; J;
Texas. Eugene Marshall; Utah, Reed
Smoot; wyoming, John Morton.
"Your title to the nomination is as
clear and unimpeachable as the title
Of any candidate since political con
ventions began" said Root at the no.
tification.
IT accept the nomination which you
tender" replied President Taft. be-
ginning his speech Of acceptance. 4
accept it as an expression OF conf
dence that in a second administration
| will serve the public we'll"
Mrs. Taft, radiant and happy, stood
by her husbands side. Charles, the
younger son, was there, too AS the
president entered the room, alone. the
marine band played the Star Spang-
led Banner and guests applauded
heartily. Mrs. Taft when she entered
q moment later, also was applauded.
Charles d. HilIes, the presidents for
mer secretary and now chairman Of
the republican national committee,
came in just before Senator Root be
gan to speak and he also received a
round Of applause.
Moving picture machine operators
perched upon points Of vantage IN the
corners Of the room clicked off films.
while Senator Root and the presi-
dent were speaking. It was the first
time q moving picture had been TAX
en- ii the white House. The state
department win preserve one Of the
reels in its archives.
When the president came to the
portion Of his speech wherein he re-
ferred to the maintenance Of the ma
tion's institutions and the preserva-
lion Of the constitution many Of his
hearers thought he spoke with feel
ing Then, when he launched into a
denunciation Of those whom he said
were responsible for the popular I'M
rest he spoke with spirit, emphasize
ing his words BY gestures
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01

contract for the completion OF the re-
servoir. stopped operations on account
of the extreme cold. Mr.. Pierce died
before spring and nothing has been
done since his death. Mr.. Pierce was
making great progress and undoubted-
" would have completed the task Il
death had not ended his labors.
The grant board has been busy for
some time Strengthening out legal
,technicalities caused by the failure Of
Mr. Camneld to complete his con-
tract. Should Mr.. Thorpe present a
proposition that looks good or should
acceptable terms be agreed upOn. it
Il thought not unlikely the npnver
capitalist win be given the tax Of
completing the irrigation System
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
DENVER DEMOCRATS MEET.

Denver, Cal, Aug. 1.-The Denver
county democratic convention to So
lect delegates to the state assembly
in Pueblo, August 6, was scheduled
to open here at II o'clock this morn
ing. Early today it was doubtful If
the county meeting would go beyond
the selection Of delegates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
ELECTION IN nnIIRr.

Boise, Idas Aug. 1.-The nominee
for governor of Idaho on the republi-
can ticket selected at Tuesdays Dri-
mary still is in doubt. John N.
Haines. Boise, has a lead Of 500 over
Paul Clagstone in the returns receiv-
ed, but half the precincts in the state
are yet to be heard from. Possibly
second choice votes may decide the
contest in which event Clagstone viii
have the advantage
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
CLAIMS COERCION.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-George N.
Rolph, secretary Of the California
Hawaiian Sugar companies at Crock
EFT, Cal. testified today in the hear
ing Of the governments suit against
the American Sugar Refining COM
panies that the Western Sugar Re
timing company had forced the accept
ance Of the lease by which the Crock
ett plant was kept closed for three
years. Rolph said price cutting by
the Western company eft the Crock
ett company not alternative.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
IMPEACHMENT CHARGE
MAY Be DISMISSED
HOUSE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS
DROPPING OF HANFoRD
CASE

Washington, Aug. LA report, re-
commencing the dismissal of the i'm
peachment proceedings against Fed
eral Judge Cornelius Fl. Hanford, haG
been prepared by Representatives Gra-
ham and Mccoy, members of the
house judiciary committee, who heard
testimony in Seattle against the jur-
ist It probably will be submitted to
the committee next Tuesday.
Judge Hanford's resignation is being
held at the White House for the com
mittee's action.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
MRS. GRACE ADMITS
SHOOTING HUSBAND
DECLARES He RECEIVED HIS
WOUND DURING A
seuFFLE.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. l. Outlining the
defense IN the trial of Daisy opie
Grace, accused Of having attempted
to kill her husband, counsel for Mrs.
Grace today told the jury that Grace
received a bullet wound during a
scuffle with his wife after quarrel
over the sale Of her property.
The attorney declared that Grace
tried to shoot his wife after choking
her and during the scuffle which fol-
lowed the weapon was discharged.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
RATE ADVANCE SUSPENDED.

Washington, Aug. Proposed 1. adj
vances BY the Atchison, Topeka e.
Santa Re railway Of the freight rates
on coal from the WaIsenburg district
in Colorado to destinations in Kansas,
Oklahoma and Texas were suspend
ed by the interstate commerce com
mission today from August IL to
February 70.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01

Providing that mutually satisfactory
terms can be reached with the board
Of trustees Of the Las Vegas grant
James R. Thorpe. a Denver capitalist
and broker, will undertake the COM
pIetion Of the big irrigation project on
the grant north Of this city. Mr.
Thorpe is in the city and expects to
remain until after the next regular
meeting of the grant board, which will
occur on next Monday morning. He
was in Las Vegas several weeks ago
looking over the situation. after which
he went to Washington to examine the
records showing the annual runcff 81
water IN the callinas canyon. Mr..
Thorpe returned to Las Vegas last
night and will be joined here soon by
engineers and other irrigation experts
who win make careful investigation
Of the work done, that yet to be ac-
complished and the feasibility of the
project in general
Should their reportNto Mr. Thorpe
be satisfactory and should an agree
ment be reached, with the Las Vegas
grant board, the Denver capitalist like
1y will assume the responsibility for
the completion Of the irrigation sys
tenn.
When seen this afternoon by rep
resentative Of The Optic Mr. Thorpe
admitted that he is seriously consider
ing carrying to completion the work
undertaken by the Camfeld Develop
ment company. He said:
"A short time ago Mr.. Camtield ask
ed me il / would be willing to finish
the project. He urged me to investi-
gate conditions and ascertain If / wish
ed to take hold Of the undertaking. |
came heer at once and familiarized
myself with the situation. While
there is little definite to say as yet,
/ am willing to be quoted as saying
that | will take over the project and
complete it if satisfactory working ar
rangements can be made"
Mr.. Thorpe has been in close touch
with Las Vegas for over ten years.
having handled municipal and school
bond issues of this city in large
amounts. He says he believes the
Camfield project when work upon it is
renewed, should be rushed along as
rapidly as possible
IF were in charge Of that work. :
Mr.. Thorpe continued 7 would work
two shifts daily and believe the re-
servoir would be ready to begin stor-
ing water BY this time next summer.
Mr.. Thorpe has been investigating
closely the annual runoff in the CALI
mas canyon. Figures are available for
only seven years, during which time
the government has been taking obser-
vations. In several Of these years the
amount Of water carried has been suf-
ficient to irrigate the entire Camfeld
project to depth Of an acre foot
while in some years it has not been
The average, however, is fav-
orabIe. as In many years there has
been a great surplus. The government
figures, according to Mr.. Thorpe, are
more likely to be too small than too
great and he is inclined to believe the
runoff is larger than the records show.
No work has been done on the irri-
cation project since last fall when the
late F H. Pierce. who had the sub
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
ToDAYs BASEBALL
National Leanue
HOT WEATHER REVOLUTION.

Washington, Aug. "details Of the
Nicaraguan revolution are being re-
ceived by the state department by
American Minister Wietval Under
yesterdays date the report says GEN
eral Mena, recently minister Of war
and displaced by President Diaz, left
the capital Monday night after cut
ting the electric wires.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
HAIL IN LARAMIE.

Laramie. Wyo., Aug. la severe
hail storm occurred at o'clock this
afternoon, more than two inches fall
ing in the southern part Of the city,
doing some little Cam ge. Nearly six
inches OF rain has fallen in this val
ley IN the past six days
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
TODAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Aug 1.senate: Con
vened at noon
Senator Bacon became president
protein until August 10 by agreement
Notice Of the houses reply to Judge
Archbald's answer to impeachment
was received.
House; Convened at noon.
BY agreement political speeches oc-
cupied three hours of session.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-08-01
VALUABLE JEWELS STOLEN.

San Francisco Aug. LIT has been
learned that $4,000 worth Of jewels
were stolen from the home Of Mrs.
Rose A. Brown, Of this city, Monday
night while she was entertaining at
a dinner party.