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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1912-08-10
The Governors Meeting.

The meeting OF the Western Gov
ernors which has been held AT Ross.
Idaho. has adjourned Governor Wsst
Of Oregon was elected as Chairman
and Governor Oddie as Secretary
The next meeting is to De held in Sslt
Lake City.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1912-08-10

James Woodbury.. of Carson, was IN
Ycrington the first part of the week
on court business.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1912-08-10

Read the Times for mining news.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18

found not only in the possibility or very
materially reducing the direct cost Of gov
trading. but also in insuring to
the service materials, supplies and equip
ment which are better adapted to its
purposes. One of the results Of indefin-
iteness OF specifications is to impose con-
tract conditions which make II extra ha-
zardous for persons to enter into con-
tractual relations. This not only deprives
the government of the advantage OF
broad competition. but causes 1t to pay
an added margin in price to vendors who
must carry the risk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18


II have a poem here entitled Alone
with Nature" said the sallow young
man with the long hair and the frayed
trousers. 1T Is a personal impress
sion.''
rs it?" replied the editor Of the
Chicago Record-Herald, as he hastily
glanced at the opening lines. Have
you ever been alone with nature2"
Il have, and, oh. it is glorious-glo-
rious."
Here's a dime. Get on a trolley
car and ride as far as you can. Go
back to nature and spend another hour
or two alone with her. You say you
plucked the hazel blossoms by the
stream. II you are able TO find any
place where you can do that let me
know. | want to watch you while you
do it."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
Walking for Nerves.

The nerves suffer from want of pure
oxygen. They run like a network all
through the skin and when they are
o~verwrought the skin is apt to be dry
and colorless. Walking is an excellent
tonic for the nerves. 1t gives them
strength to control themselves.
If one has means or leisure, there
are plenty of other more enjoyable ex-
ercises. But few forms are so bene-
fetal as the regular daily jaunt Of four
or five miles for obtaining a good
complexion.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
A. HOld-Up
An Oppressive Trust.

Before the Coffee Roasters' Association, in ses-
sion at Chicago on Thursday, Thomas ]. Webb.
of Chicago, charged that there is in existence a
coffee combine which is ''the most monstrous i'm
position in the history of human commerce."
There is very slight exaggeration about this
statement. 1t comes very close to being literally
true. There is a coffee combine in Brazil, from
which country comes the bulk of the coffee used
in the United States, which is backed by the gov
eminent of Brazil and financed by it, which COM.
pels American consumers, as Mr.. Webb said, Ito
pay famine prices for coffee when no famine
exists"
The worst thing about this is that the consum.
ers of the United States have been compelled to
put up the money through which this combine,
to further cinch them, has been made effective.
There were formerly revenue duties imposed upon
all coffee entering the United States. Those taxes
were denounced as an imposition upon the people;
as taxing the poor mans breakfast table, and the
like. The taxes were removed. Immediately
thereafter Brazil imposed an export duty upon
coffee up to the full amount Of the former customs
taxes in this country. The revenue which for
merly went into the treasury of the United States
was diverted to the treasury of Brazil. The poor
mans breakfast coffee continued to cost him the
same old price.
But this was only the commencement. The
|'valorization' plan was evolved in Brazil.
Through this plan the government, using the rev.
enues derived from the export duties for the pur-
poses, takes all of the surplus crop in q season Of
large yields and holds it off the market, thus
keeping the supply down to the demands Of the
market and permitting the planters to receive a
much higher price than they would otherwise
have done.
The United States consumes more Brazilian cof-
fee than does the rest Of the world. We are the
D.-.1 I'D pnanH htxy0 Eftln
from us. Now Brazil is promoting, financing and
maintaining a trust designed, and working effect
lively for the purpose, to compel American con-
sumerst to pay an exorbitant price for the coffee
they use. What is the remedy2-Seaah Post-In-
teUiqencer-Nop. 10, 1911.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
Welcome.

1t was 3 O'Clock on a cold and frosty
morning, and the weary cyclist had
still many miles to go.
Passing through a lonely village he
saw a lighted window. Perhaps, he
thought, he might be able to get some
thing to eat and drink. So he knock
ed.
Who's there?" came a gruff voice
from within.
"A traveller" the cyclist replied in
clear tones.
Back like a shot came the answer:
Then ~travel."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
M istaken There,

The ~phrenologist was examining the
bumps on Sambo's head,
Curiosity and acQuisitivenass alb
normally large"
Sambo rolled his eyebaIls and
showed two rows of white ivory.
"Imitativeness, casualty and consci-
entiousness small; which with your
weak mouth indicates"
Don yu be so shu bout me hab-
bin a weak mouf. | kin crack nuts
in ma teef."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
Lack Of Specifications.

The Importance of establishing and
m~aiotaining standard specifications -
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18

Through a long period OF years and by
numerous laws ard orders there has
grown up a procedure governing public
advertising and contracting that Is more
burdensome and expensive in some cases
than Is necessary. The procedure is not
uniform in the various departments: ii Is
not uniform in many cases for the diff
ferent services in the same department.
To make uniform the requirements so far
as practicable will be in the interest OF
economy and efficiency and bring about
that simplicity that will secure the larg-
est opportunity for contractors to bid for
government work, and will secure for the
government the most favorable prices OBJ
tanned by any purchaser.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
The Budget.

The United Gates is the only great ma
ton whose government is operated with
out a budget. This fact seems to be more
striking when 1t is considered thnt bud
gets and budget procedures are the out
growth of democratic doctrines and nave
had an important part in the development
of modern constitutional rights. The
American commonwealth has suffered
much from responsibility on the part of
its governing agencies. The constitution
al purpose of a budget is to make gov
responsive to public opinion and
responsible for it's acts.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18

You will notice that the man who is
always talking about how hard he
had to work when he was young Is
usually behind with his work now.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18

De Jaw-No, we nev hare roast
pork at our house any more.
De Paw-Why, I thought you were
very fond of 1t?
De Jaw-So / am, bur my wife's
pet dog won't eat any Of 1t at all.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18
His Exact Sort.

TITS CNdVI OUTts
What kind of a glass Of fashion
did Ophelia consider Hamlet" "As
long as she called him Lord Hamlet.
I suppose she considered him a peer
glass"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-01-18

he coming in OF the report, such offices
as may be found useless and can be abol-
fshed will be 50 treated by executive or
dn-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
TAKES STEP FORWARD
Houston Will Provide Free Moving
Pictures and Music.

Houston, Tex, March 25.-Houston
is to have a municipal band and a
municipal moving picture show. Both
features will be in the pay of the city
and their services will be free to the
public at large.
May / the two innovations go into
effect. The municipal band will con-
sist of thirty pieces, both band and
orchestra. The band will play nightly
in the summer in the parks, while in
the winter the band and orchestra will
play free concerts in the new $500, 600
municipal auditorium. In the winter
two vocalists will be added to the mu-
sic equipment of the city. The band
also will be available for trade excur-
sions and for boosting delegations to
other cities when Houston goes in
quest of conventions.
The moving picture show will be in
stalled in the auditorium. Films will
be shown Sunday afternoons and
nights both summer and winter. The
doors will be open free to everyone
and it is believed the seating capacity
of 5000 will be generally filed. Lee
lures and other forms of entertainment
will be provided by the city free of
cost.
These features inaugurated by
Mayor Rice are believed revolutionary
in municipal government. But four
other cities-Denver, Los Angeles,
Pittsburg and Mi1waukee-have mu-
nicipal bands, but the winter concerts
and the moving picture show, singing
and lecture entertainments are hither-
to unthought Of phases of municipal
eoverunent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
PICTURE SHOW TONIGHT
Aurora Has Interesting Bin for the
Auditorium.

The rapid manner in which the boys
who are working for the prize bicycle
are selling tickets for the Auditorium
picture show series which will be con-
cluded Wednesday evening assures a
large attendance tonight.
The audience tonight will have the
opportunity to see how a moving pic
ture is made including the smallest de-
Motion Picture" will give an insight
into the business Among the fea-
lures that will be depicted will be a
dress rehearsal, and the actual process
of manufacturing the moving picture
machine itself ~
How States Are Made" is the title
of western drama which will por-
tray the days of prairie schooners and
drama, entitled 1.-THE Root of All Evil
and the final reel will be an Edison
comedy, Dress Suits in Pawn This
will set forth in a humorous manner
lege fellows who love the same girl.
The Paynter quartette which has
been advertised to sing will not do so
on account of a death in the family of
Blinn will furnish a quartette that
will sing twice at each show.
The usual pipe organ concert will
begin at 7:3O o'clock and continue
until 8. The second show will start at
9:15 o'clock. Mrs. George Lambert
Jones and Prof. J. S. Jackson will fur
niSh the music while the pictures are
being shown. and will play an over
ture. The show will be given by the
Aurora.
The picture show committee finds
themselves in the predicament of hav-
ing several thousand tickets out which
have not been paid for. Probably
through oversight scores of CONNER
citl club members have failed to ac-
count for the tickets put into their
hands for disposal. A number of boys
who took out tickets have also neg
lected to report. Consequently it has
been necessary to spend some of the
money which should go to the organ
fund to pay ]. E. Morgan for checking
up these tickets.
The following letter was sent out
from the Commercial club today by
w. W. Webb, chairman of the picture
show committee, to members:
please send check at once to cover
cost of ten tickets to moving picture
shows at Auditorium.
1--WE have you charged with Nos.
to - inclusive, and want the
money or tickets your account can
be closed without further inconven-
fence to you or ourselves
Make check >paFable to w. w.
Webb, chairman, or ]. Will Kelley,
secretary.
your courteous attention to the
matter will be very much appreciated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
new MURDER MYSTERY
Young Girl BrutaIIy Slain Puzzles Min
neapoliS Police.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 25.-Alice
Mathews, 81 years old, was attacked
and murdered within half block of
her home in the outskirts of the city
late Saturday night.
The girl was strangled to death. Her
clothing was torn to tatters. The body
was found Sunday morning.
Mrs. H. S. Thomas, in front of whose
house the girl was slain, told Of hear
ing a quarrel. Others say they heard
angry talk.
Mrs. Thomas says she heard a girls
voice cry out:
please let me go! 1 promise not to
tell"
Miss Mathews had gone to a theater
with two girl friends, her relatives say.
They declare she had no men friends.
However, she was seen talking to
young man on a car she took at IL
o'clock downtown.
She had boarded the car with her
girl friends but left it at the end of
the line with the young man.
The police thus far have failed to
discover a clew. They declare tho
crime is the most brutal in the history
of Minneapolis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
EXTEND WHITE WAY.
Petition of Ninth Street Property
Owners Is Filed.

Property owners on Ninth street, be-
tween Kansas avenue and Jackson
street, have petitioned the board OF
city commissioners for an extension
of the great white way along their
street. The lew lighting system would
conform with the municipal lighting on
Kansas avenue between First street
and Tenth avenue.
The petition is signed by w. W. Mills,
representing the Mills Dry Goods COM
pany, c. w. HOURS, general manager
of the Santa Fe and the directors of
the First Baptist church.
If the commissioners feel after in
vestigation, that the electric light plant
can furnish the current, If the city
has money on hand and if the expense
will not be too great, the petition will
be granted and work will begin as
soon as possible
The matter now is in the hands of
II. P. Miller, commissioner of water
works and electric lights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
PLAYS SWAN SONG, THEN DIES.
Archibald L. Woodwork Commits
Suicide Because of Grief.

Chicago, March 25.-Playing the last
fovement of Tschalkowsky's Swan
Song'-the fifth symphony-and Cho-
pins Saddest of WaItzes-the thir-
teenth-Archibald L. Woodwork, a
musician, shot himself dead as his own
dirges echoed from the piano in his
home, 2s39 Fulton street.
Woodwork is said by relatives -
have been brooding over the sale a few
hours before of his favorite violin Of
which he had disposed under the false
impression that his family was penni-
less.
The TschaikowslIy masterpiece played
by woodwork before he died, was the
last composition of the great composer
who also killed himself after playing
it over two weeks after he had writ
ten it. Since then so many students CT
music had made away with themselves
after playing its weirdly effective strains
that it has become recognized as the
death symphony"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
MAY Get The JOB
Colleges and Schools Endorse
Kansan for WiIey's Job.
Curtis Asks More Money for
North Topeka.

Washington, March 25.-Dr. w. D.
Bigelow of Gardner, Kansas, assistant
chief of the bureau of chemistry in the
department of agriculture, has an
nounced himself an avowed candidate
for the vacancy created by the resig-
nation of DIR. Harvey W. Wiley as chief
of that bureau. To the Topeka State
Journal correspondent, DR.. Bigelow
said:
ut is true that am a candidate for
the Office from which DR.. Wiley re-
signed, and understand that political
influence is at work in my favor L
have received large number of let
tiers from heads of colleges and scien-
tific bodies all over the country in
dorsing me for the place.
MY official connection with the gov
eminent prevents me from personally
taking part in efforts to secure the ap-
pointment. and I have strictly and
conscientiously observed the rule
Dr. Bigef fo declined to say , Waetner
carried out by him SO far as they re-
late to the pure food law, If appointed.
Bigelow, as has been previously stated
exclusively in the State Journal, is DR..
Wiley's choice for the position.
Solicitor McCabe of the department
of agriculture, who was reported as
being actively interested in Bigelow's
candidacy, denied to the State Journal
correspondent that he was taking any
part whatever in the matter.
Increase for North Topeka.
If the house agrees to the action of
the senate on a bill introduced by
Senator Curtis, North Topeka will
within the next year or two be provtd-
ed with a magnificent federal building
to house the postoh1ce. Originally,
Mr.. Curtis had asked for an appro-
priation of $4,000 for the purchase
of a site and the erection of a building
in North Topeka, but when he called
the bill up in the senate he secured an
amendment increasing the appropria-
ton to $1,000.
Congressman Jackson has intro
duced a resolution in the house re-
questing the secretary of the interior
to make an investigation concerning
an international agreement as to
world alphabet.
The senate has confirmed the fol-
lowing Kansas postmaster appoint
ments: William C. Goats, Alta Vista;
Elon G. Dewey, Moline; Morgan M.
Michael, Burton.
T. B. Thraillzill of Russell and B. d.
Borden of Minneapolis are among
Kansas visitors in Washington this
week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
RAP FOR BOSTON WOMEN.
Mrs. Wyman Says That Nine Out of
Ten Are Bow Legged.

Cambridge, Mass, March 25.-Nine
out of every ten women of Boston are
bow-legged or knock-kneed, says Mrs.
Lila Viles Wyman, well known as q
teacher of fancy dancing and fashion
able Boston is shocked and to cap the
climax, Miss Anna Benson Rees, a So
ciety belle of Kentucky, who is in the
Hub says that when it comes to big
feet Chicago has nothing on some of
the Boston bellies and debutantes for
possessing large pedal extremities Mrs.
Wyman says:
"Nine-tenths of the women of Boston
are bow-legged or knock-kneed. The
average knock kneed girl is but slightly
affected, her knees bullying inwardly
just the least bit. There are others,
however, whose condition is worse
Their knees bulge inwardly until they
almost touch. Such a pair might be
called spawned legs. Such defects spoil
what otherwise would be well formed
women.
Fewer girls wear tights on the stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

today than five or seven years back.
This may be due to the change in fash
ions and it may be. attributed to so
many of them being knock-kneed.
In my opinion perfect shaped legs
are those that turn outward from the
hips and are symmetrical, with small
ankles and calves that expand grace
fully. The knees should be straight
and the thighs well rounded. Such legs
may be fat or lean,' but above all they
must have straight knees to be con-
sidered well formed. Few women pos
sess such a perfect pair of legs. I dare
say that if Is of our society women
were to give a calisthenic exhibition
it would be discovered that probably
but one or two would have perfect
legs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
XXMGEENNuAS
Sdeal Nsas on atablss A\
ELzS ~
POSSIBLE UPON YOUR TABLE
EVERY MEAL

It's merely a matter of being par
dcular, knowing the best and insist
ing upon it.
Weston Bread is the result of many
years bread baking experience and the
use of the very CHI >est, richest, finest
quality of materia 'et produced. We
even sent one of our expert bread
bakers to a New York laboratory for
special instructions in the fine points
of the art.
These things account for the light,
yet solid texture of the whole loaf
from crust to crust. They account
for the wholesome rich flavor which
is not unlike nut meats. These things
account for the high nutriment value
of this bread. You can't help knowing
that it's best once you try it, SO why
not insist upon it always.
We bake a dozen other different
varieties of bread all up to the Wes-
ton Standard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
HE BARS CIGARETTES.
Chance Tells Pitchers to Quit Smoking
the Pills.

Chicago, March 25.-Manager Frank
Chance of the Cubs has forbidden his
pitchers to smoke cigarettes, according
to word received here from Memphis last
night.
The manager called the members of his
twirling staff together and after laying
down the rule told them that stout fine
would follow violation of it.
Henceforth the pitchers will be re-
quired to do a lot of road work to
strengthen their legs and wind and 1t is
to this end that Chance frowns on
cigarettes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
CAUGHT WITH GOODS.
ClocIxmaIxer Is Arrested and Stoler
JeweIry Recovered.

Los Angeles, March 25.-Harry Michaud,
who was captured in Kansas City after
a chase of 10000 miles, was lodged in the
county jail today to await trial
Mchaud was a jeweler at Watts, a
suburb of Los Angeles, and disappeared
shortly before Christmas with $1,000 in
jewelry, said to belong to others. When
arrested Michaud was working under an
assumed name as a clockmaker at $12 a
week. About $4,000 worth OF stolen
jewelry was recovered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
TOO MUCH FOR HIM.
City MarshaI's First Arrest Brings
Stroke of ApOpIexy.

st. Joseph Mo-, March @.-Reuben HaI-
ris. 81 years old, city marshal of Quit
man. Mo, is dying as a result OF the ex-
element attendant upon his first arrest.
The aged officer was called from his bed
in the middle Of the night to arrest q
reputed bad man who had fatally stabbed
another. The excitement proved too
much for Harris and he collapsed from a
stroke of apoplexy. His prisoner got
away but was later captured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

her for injuries received from falling on
an icy sidewalk in the vicinity Of her
home.
In her petition Mary Frost recites that
the fall occurred between and 9 o'clock
in the evening Of March 16. She fell 10
the pavement and broke ner left hip. The
damages include mental anguish, doctor
bills, medicine expenses and the resultant
effects.
The city has taken the request under
consideration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Fix up the lawn for spring. Time
now to SOW Kentucky blue grass and
white clover. Zimmerman Seed Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25

Chicago, March Ex-Governor De-
neen today called the state legislature
in special session to pass a preferen-
tial presidential primary act to be eff
fective for the state primary April g..
The session was called for tomorrow
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-25
ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES
woman Demands $4,000 for Fan on
Ice.

The city hall has heard the first report
from unshove1ed sidewalks and icy streets.
Mary Frost who lives near Third and
Jefferson streets, has sent a polite request
for 5000. She says the city owes 1t to
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-08
Water Power Development,

The whole subject Of water pawcr dc =
Nelopment and control should in NV
Judgment, receive The immediate consid-
erat or congress- saws tho secretary.
and constructive legislation should he
adopted without further delay ] be-
lieve the federal government has ade-
duate constitutional power TO control
water power development both In naviga
III" streams and upon the public do
man, ana TO exact compensation and 10
impose proper conditions in either case
" Is apparent HAT the federal govern
n1cnt can act more effectively than the
states IN many cases. No correct or per-
naneni solution of the water power ques-
tipi can be reached until the interests
"f The state and ot ihe nation have been
ieconcilcd. The federal government
should not part with any of It's consti-
tutionai powers. Their exercise is Ger
tain In the future 10 become essential
10 the prot ection of tho public interest 4"
Ii lis unsound both In principle and in
piH"licc, he SAYS. that permits for the
DEVELOPMENT OF water power are revocsblc
az any tlmc Al the viii OF tho admins
IIaliGG officials