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Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
Kicking - the Good of It

In the December American Magazine appears an interesting HttIe article entitled Kicking and the Good of it. In the first place the author tells about man who compelled tthe postmaster in his town to sell postage stamps with the gum side m, There is rule in the postoffce department reoufr- ing this. The point is that if postage stamps are handed out gum side down tthey are likely to ac- cumulatc filth and germs.
 Other stories are told, after the telling of which tLc author goes say:
 There are two kinds of kiclers those who KICK from anger. and those who kick dsDassiouatey Tor justice because they good citizens. If. through a little carelessness irritation on your part you receive discourteous treatment from an oVerWorfed and nervous public service cmploye who IS ndgged by an impatient public many hours every day. you place yourself for the time being in the first category. and do more harm than good If however you notice indisputable piece of injus- tce to yourself and others.-an evident example of many similar ones.-and willing the time and trouble bring the matter dspassionatey to the attention of the proper authorities you join the second category. and doing an act of good citizenship.
 hired bv somebody else and you have authority over him. Do not wrangle with hotel servant. shop clerk. conductor. You will only make things unpleasant and get the worst of the the incident. don't do anything until the next day, and then do not say to yourself, oh. what's tine use. and forget about it. Write briefly and courteousy to the highest possible authority the head of the firm whose accounting department per sStentY muddles your accounts the general passen- agent of the railroad whose brakeman is habit uay offensive. the president of the telegraph pany whose local office frequently delays delivering make angry ''nments merely state the facts spc- officially and accurately. He will the point at once, and he doesn't need your advice, he knows his business better than you do. And he will know every little detail. but he wants those details right" " E
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
Fate


cJames Hay Jr, Popular Magaz:na)
 Fate?
 You Fate, if. fashioning every reddcncd dawn the flame-tipped spear of courage. you take the field.
 And, sngle-handed stand against the cnfiiade of adverse circumstance,
 And wearing all the armor of self-fath. desert the camp of yesterdays defeats to rush the ram parts success
 You. rich you learned lonely nights and hungered days burst the bonds of sightess years. break down the barriers bloodless precedent has built and fling into the lap of life Discovery-and men cry Fate!
 You, with bleeding fingers and aching heart and indomitabIe will. crush the bosom of the rock ribbed hills their stores of gold-and say Fate,
 You. pursuing through the years the fading tints of sunset and hunting for dinner purplcS the plumes of lilacs. shed upon the walls of Art fresh and lnsuspected gOrY-apd the cry is Fate!
 You. capturing the who made mock of men, take and find her a for you wear forever upon your again the cry k Fate!
 There Fate-no Atropos to cut the thread of vour endeavor-nO blind Woman's skirt behind which the backness of failure and defeat may hide You are d conqueror by nheritance-put here to fight to besege. thunder in the charge-nOt t" sit in idle ease among the flowers already bloom ing. but snatch the high cliffs of Impossi- biy blossoms closer to the gardens that the angels keep.
 The thing called Fate is the soul of You-swiftcr than the flight of wings stronger than the blows Q accident, a radiance in heaven star-hung with promise.
 If you will you bend the frame of Fortune and hang the palsied limbs of Destiny a robe more gorgeous than the world has seen.
 You your tomorrow.
 There is Fate.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
One of Our Hioh Schools

It is not many years since Arizona was with out high school Now every important town in state has and all them good ones. comparing favorably their courses of study and the character of their faculties with schools of similar grade in any part of the country.
 The Republican sometime announced q paign of publicity concerning the educational equip the state beginning with the schools of this county. Today there appears the second of series articles relating the high schools of AIaricopa cOunty.-that of Tempe. with brief description of the various departments Tempe is one of the three educational the the seat of the chief normal school It is peculiarly fitting that # should be the location of such excellent school has been established It is appropriate complement ef it's educational surroundings
 Though the school is comparatively new. (and for that matter have said. all the high schools of the state comparatively nev. it is doing most excellent work and keeping fully abreast of the ad in educational matters.
 It is under the direction of competent principal assisted by a corps of well qualified teachers.
 It is of the schools in which Maricopa may indulge in pardonabIe pride.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
A Matter of Education

The chief argument against direct legislation was that people would not be sufficiently inter ested well informed discriminating to engage in law making: that in consequence the bulk of direct legislation would be bad; would be put through by organized sinister interests which would know what they want: that would be enacted by minortes.
 But transpires that successful direct legislation is d matter of education. has process in oregon for some years. At first mistakes made Contradictory laws enacted and some unwise proposed laws passed because the people were misled by vague deceptive titles The latter cause has been removed and now the voters in oregon are able to express their opinions ntel gently.
 At the election more than forty proposed laws or constitutional amendments were submitted and the figures show that there neither apathy nor want of discrimination. Those measures which were adopted adopted by decisive majorties and those which defeated failed by equally decisive majortes
 The single which enacted by the people years ago under fraudulent title but for the repeal of which measures Were instantly taken as soon character was discovered was proposed again under honest title and overwhelmingly defeated.
 X constitutional amendment to abolish the senate was also showed under Among other de- feated measures was one proposing the abolition oi csCital punishment; blue sky" law. anti boycgtt law direct for the university and d bond issue for county roads
 Among the measures which prevailed these: the double liability of bank stockholders; eight-hour day all public works for working convicts on the roads. We do not mean to say that all the measures which ratified good that all which disapproved bad ones but the figures leave doubt that the majority of the people of Oregon knew what they wanted and they certainly did well d legislature would likely have done. Moreover, they got what the majority wanted. something they probably would have got if they had been dependent upon a egs lature.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
Liquor an Army Danger

The of alcohol among officers of the army ard navy declared the most baffIing obstacle to progress in a report by Colonel Marion Mats. chief surgeon of the Eastern Division of the army.
 The report is made public in the Journal of the Military Service. published by the officers Gov crnors island. Doctor Maus recommended that mo who alcoholic beverages should be appoint ed to important positions. civil military. to the command of military naval forces, any other positions of imprtarce and responsibility"
 In reference to the evils of the of alcohol in a military organization, he says:
 Tt IeSsens working capacity. marching endur ance accuracy and rapidty in rifle firing ability to command troops and solve military problems to navigate and maneuver war vessels. to act mem bcrs courts and military boards. to properly administrative work to develop the intellect and fit one for higher duties and responsibilities of life
 ness adds greatly to the non-effiCiencN of both officers and men. adds additional burden and cost the medical department. depriVes the government otherwise valuable officers and enlisted men and forces them the retired pension list. with corrnspondinG increase of government expenditures
 "The higher powers of judgment and ability to proper comparisons and weigh testimony is lowered under the influence of alcohol. Serious mis- takes have occurred from alcohol among officers command of land and sea forces
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
We Are Not Complainino

We regret that esteemed contemporary. the Bsbee Review, mistakes PhoenX's proper aspirations for increased railroad facilities sort of childish groundless dissatisfaction. The Review points out that have many other advantages that we might forego the advantages which attach q rail road It further consoles with this infor- nation
 But, matter of fact, Phoenix has little to complain of because of efficiency rail con nections One may leave Phoenix at 1 D. m. and nine hours be toastng his shins by radiator in the Copper Queen hotel in this city and about equal time may be going the capital city from Bisbee"
 To which reply that that is q convenience which greatly appreciate Bisbee is always a nice objective point. It is not only most picturesque and flourshng mining Within few years it has became model of sanitation and believe that vital statistics show Bisbee be the healthful in this country. climate all times of the year is admirable. It may not be gen erally known. bat it is fact that it's street railway
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
The Agony of the Oyster
(BOStOn HoraId1

4 celebrated and humane scientist has recently printed in eloquent and melodramatic colors the agony which the oyster suffers when he is the half shell" He intimates that we could conceive suffering the biVitlve undergoes when put before the epicure would in the spirit of Christian charity. bansh them forever from our menu. Now don't want to be unreasonable cruel about this matter and, especially, do not wish eyer antagonze that admirable organization the Society the Prevention of Cruel ty Animals, which is doing such kindly work in amciorating the condition of poor relations We willing to give anaesthctc to the fly and the mosquito before "swattng' them But we firmly and politely draw the line the blue point w. meekly accept the comprehensive doctrine Of evou- uon We have no doubt that the oyster in time he will climb the dizzy heights Of intelligent being and obtain the of distinct vocalization. Possibly may in dim future recall the story of the sufferings he endured at the hands of his human brother. But are skeptical as to his ability now to convey to this astute scientist. any o brethren. the present story of his wrongs
 How does this gentleman know that the oyster regards himself as martyr [" the human appetite? Who ever heard him murmur him wTiGGlc? Possibly the bivave philosophy may pure altru- ism. Each individual oyster may instructed infancy that it is his highest privilege to be sacr- feed for the superior Look a the and learn wisdom. A whole mass Of gentlemen bees born who have no apparent occupation except sit around and wait until the queen selects husband. And then the ladH bees throw them out of the hive They could put up pretty stiff fight if they disposed. but they carefully instructed in the doctrine [" female suffrage ard are made to under stand that il is their chiefest privilege be sacr feed tO the aIistocracY Who confidently assert that the humble and submissive oyster may not be disciple of the school of altruism2 Besides, these scientific gentlemen do not consider that the oyster may be endowed with social ambition. Born in the lowest and humblest sphere of life. he may rejoice the distinction of being taken out of the mud. served the finest china by obsequious surrounded by all the gnificencc that wealth command. Think Of what social humiIia tions of nouveau rche subjected to when climbing the ladder of European social dis tfnction Think of the snubs they neellIy accept the social recogntOns for which they the price of solid The gratitude of the oyster the hdlf-sheI when he first finds himself recognized aristocratc society may resemble that of the gentleman who was held up hy footpads. The said that he had just deposited $500oo in the bank. So he lost nothing but his life.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
Money making Suez Canal
(NeW York Tribune)

The announcement of another reduction of Suez c; nal tolls is at all surprising Several such thducions have been made before and others are likely be made hereafter. despite the competition which will be offered by canal at Panama They necessary under the charter of the canal because of it's great prosperity For 1t is provided that the yearly dividends shall never be permitted exceed p per cent. and that when the earnings rise materially above that figure there shall be a lowering of tolls. When the charter drafted probably few, even of the most optimistic expected there would have to be read .ustment of tolls that ground while expert economists and shipping merchants demonstrated to their satisfaction that the canal could never profit all. There is such prOViSo concerning tolls at Panama. but it may be that in the excess of traffic above the expected volume that canal will repeat the story Of Suez.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
Arizona Republican Editorial Page

system, extending to the adjacent town of Lowell the delightful suburban district of Warren is by far the best in Arizona. Its present works system is unsurpassed The same may be said of all it's public utilities Its Copper Queen hotel is de light guests, who make long jumps to spend Sundays there. There are no. finer more cultured people anywhere. There more university men in Bisbee to the square inch than in any town know of. The schools public and parochal, uncNcelcd Bishee is a town which every Arizonian should at some time visit So blessed in being only nine hours distant.
 But. many of of Phoenix are called by bus;- ness or pleasure to other parts of the country.to New York. to Globe Boston and many other places which do not lie in the direction Bisbec.
 Also the Review probably includes among our complaining frequently expressed wish ;,at the Fl Paso Southwestern might be extended tu Phoc- nix, for then the time from Phoenix to Bsbec would be cut from nine hours four five hours
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
THE CHRISTMAS LIST

Grace had May upon her list.
 May. the careless miss, Went her way day by day,
 Never knew of this. Grace had May upon her list
 For present nice. Just immense; thirty ccrts
 Was to be the price. The two girlies had a tiff
 And this needless May Made d face at friend Grace
 In disdainful way. Grace tool; May from off her list. Marred her Christmas bliss. Careless May, by the way.
 Doesn't know of this
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

Wlth more tenaclOUs meIMOlIes t1an \ can be married for thirty without forgetting who played the wedding march. One of the seNerest trials d has endure in this life is to have his wife pull of bridal slippers out of an od
 trunk and ask him identify them by the pictures memOrys wall. Nine times out of ten he VIII murmur something about the last dance the hired girl attended make other sacregOuS guess, which it will d $12 brooch patch things up. Men who have been married for some tune do not call upon their memory any oftener than is necessary. This is also the with some women who made the fatal mistake marrying quad rUIed instead of biped. Married people who can throw their memory back several years however without running into serious SnagS find II q great aid in conversation and it without in furious effects. The memory of very old people sometimes backs up about sixty years and refuses bring anything to the surface that happened since This kind q memory always recall the hard 1852 but is happily forgetful of the events day before yesterday. If there more of thlS kind adjustable memory. there would be fewer people trying forget the dscourtesies and mean ncsses cIllked up against tiem.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

safe and sane Will reach old age and not complain of life as being flat: joys each daHning morn ing brings, he crortes and he smiles and sings and throws alof his hat Each da him i+ d delight; the mystic wonder of tho night the hymns hY breezes sung, the suns that sink and rise again the beauty in the souls of men alt keep his spirit yourE The Sabbath singing of the choir. the week day evenings by the fire, grandchildren his the quiet joys, the peaceful ways. the memories of happy days-ah who should tire of theSe2 How pitiful the iaded soul who thinks the world place of dole when life is in it's morn. who sees his cheerful feIowmen, and like jackaI in it's den. sends forth d growl of scorn.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

What makes d reactonary is to have somebody owe him %100 at interest.
 The better things the age be moans the disappearance of old
 A girl gets interested d man because if he weren't the one it would be other
 The way d tells she is expecting bad news is she feels like having nice cry, anyhow After d gets a certain amount of money
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

And so. the county assessor of Los Angeles is going to tax the lingerie the ladies that county This announcement was probably made in a moment of forgetfuness that the ladies California have lately acquired the privilege voting and are cxer- cising 1t.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

There is story afloat that Mr. A W. Forbes ar Tucson has already designated his deputy Cnited States marshals As the political agent of the Hon Eugene $ Ives. Mr. Forbes may be parloned for en- tertainins little more confidence than the othc. asprants for the marsIalship
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

Some individual who has regulation the brttl is proposing regulate the high school girls There is point at which regulati should stop. The high school girl like her elder sise. should be restricted in her efforts herself sttrv tive Her array may not please but Wa must tal. cognizance of the fact that there lre sonc things that none of business of whiru clothing of the high school girl one
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
QUEER SWISS FOLK

Tn certain Swiss valley" writes traveller family after family there bears the Tresch-an relationship being lost in antiquity So to distinguish the guides. they must be known you may it in Baedeker-as Joseph Tresch the Red and Joseph Tresch the Black.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

Sometimes these pictures are SD moving that people change the
 subject hurriedly and throw in another slide. The most i'm .portant mission of memory is to Keep q man from getting stung
 twice in the same place A well
 trained memory has prevented many d person from loaning mon ey to d natural gaited pro crastinator or biting heavily more than four times on q Wisconsin
 gold mine IT it were not for ! rarklins memory the crop of
 suckers in this country would
 average 12,000 to the square mile Women are endowed by nature
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

The Mexican government need not worry be cause General Campa is at large. He fs not con templating an early invasion of his native land General Campa does not speak English rucntly but gather from what says that he s done ..r,.>,- luting,' least on Mexican soil
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

Every morning the small boy engages in the arithmeticaI diversion of subtraction By akin;; the number of the day of the month from - he ascer- tains how long it will be to Christmas
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
THE CARELESS CANINE

That's valuable dog of yours.
 Yes but he doesn't know he's valuable dog Look at him scratching wonder in that cheap dirt when he might as well be up the boulevard scratch ing in ground worth $500 front foot"
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

new guise, that of a hanging pincush- ion cOntrived from d huge ribbon rose.
 Dresden silk in rose shades is the covering used for the pincushion prop. CT. which is placed in the center of the blossom. Artificial foliage adds to the gift.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

Most Of Us are not concerned with the move mehts of MT Pujos committee engaged in th. in- vcstisation of the money trust
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
AMAZONlAN

Milwaukee SentneD An Arkansas woman thrashed a conductor who tried to make her husband pay additional fare Evidently she was the guardian of the family
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13

twenty two or three vet he's as tired a~ man can be of this poor vale of tears irs trotted with the &iJdy boys and sampled ail the empty joys and bright light brands of mirth: and now he looks with deep disgust at every thing upon the crust of sad old Mother Earth He has the cheap john cgnic's srcer for everything that's worth while here, by wiser folk adored; with jaded heart and empty mind he finds this life dismal grind SD badly is he bored The man whose course is
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
Daily Christmas Hint Artificial Flowers In Dainty Gift Form This Season

Artificial flowers are n fad of the season, and now the pretty posles have invaded the realm of needIework in
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
M e m o r V
By HOWARD L. RANN

Memory is an involuntary action of the human |. rain which results in ! seres of mnNing ncturas.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-13
The Blase Youth
By WALT MASON

The saddest spectacle know k Reggie Wax u-u An.M--- l-u..- --- anL
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-29
GOVERNMENT SAYS HE IS DEAD
kansas Mar Refused Civil War Pen.
sion Because Of Error In De.
partment Records.

Topeka, Kansas.-The Topeka pen
sion agency has received notice from
Washington that William II. Cooper
of Kansas City, Kan, while he may
be very much alive. is dead officially
and must remain so. Cooper former.
ly lived at Garnett and Is trying to
get a pension for service in the Civil
war, hut the government refuses to
pay a pension to o dead man.
In the fall of 1861 William n.
Cooper Joined the army and served
until December 10, 1862, when no re.
turned to Garnett on a furlough.
While at home he met and married
his wife, who is still living. When
his furlough expired he was Ill and
Samuel. his younger brother, went to
Leavenworth and took his place In
the army. The name was never
changed anc Samuel served in the
war under the name OF William.
February II. 1862, Samuel died Of
typhoid fever was brought to Gar.
nett and buried. The government
records show that 1t was William
Cooper who died, because the name
was never changed. When William
applied for q pension 1t was denied
him because the government record
shows he is dead.