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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
THINKS OLD SYSTEM BETTER
Writer In the Atlantic Makes compsr
lson Of Educational Methods,
Past and Present.

The really old-fashioned educa-
tional system upon which ours is
founded had a vigorous common
sense about it. School ended for the
boy at fourteen or fifteen, the free
dom of college began at once, and
the boy must stand on his own feet.
An intellectual standard Of a COM
paratively uniform type was de
manded of college graduates. Rough
ly speaking, there was, outside OF
mathematics and the limited num-
ber of sciences then studied, only
one system of thought Of any impor-
tance to be learned, and this in
volved real knowledge Of Latin and
English literature. To be without
this was to be, in a sense, unfit. The
college provided the simple and di-
rect means of mastering this system;
and young men set themselves to the
task of acquiring it. The pressure
of real life therefore was felt
throughout the system, and the spirit
of earnestness permeated education.
In other words, the use of ones stud
les was not lost sight of as NOVA
Utopian, in the Atlantic.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
SAY MORGAN WAS WCTlMIzED
Experts Claim Collection, for Which
He Paid Large Sum, Is Of
Trivial Worth.

According to a Cairo dispatch
published in Berlin, Germany, ]. P.
Morgan has been cleverly swindled
with collection of Coptic manu-
scripts which he bought for $4,000.
The manuscripts had long been
hawked about for less than a tenth
of that price, but had not found a
purchaser. Then it was acquired
very cheaply by an astute dealer who
laid scheme for a profitable deal.
With the aid of an Egyptian Off
cial document was forged purport-
ing to show that the Egyptian gov
ernment had offered $4,000 for the
collection. Then the owner of the
manuscripts went to Paris and Sc
cured a similar document, alleging
that the French authorities were
ready to pay like sum.
Armed with these weapons, the
man approached Mr.. Morgan's agent
and made the deal indicated above.
When the Egyptian authorities re-
ceived information that the official
was implicated he was dismissed
Director Masnero, of the Egyptian
museum, declares that although the
collection bought by Mr.. Morgan is
genuine, it is really of little value
land that the price is preposterously
high.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29

air Of uncertainty. He had regained
his skill as a rider now that he once
more had horse under him, but he
did not seek shift to the range, for
Mollie Malloy was at the ranch
house and "Circus" was making IA
nous progress with Mollie Malloy.
She was the daughter of the cook,
black-eyed little colleen who
queened it over the hearts Of the
range riders for twenty miles around.
Until "Circus" had come, she had
automatically evinced no prefer
ence; though she was more polite
to- the foreman than to the men, and
Brennan had come to regard their
engagement as matter settled ex-
cept for the formal asking of the
question.
He viewed with no pleasure the
progress "Circus" made in Mollie's
affections, and at last he was moved
to protest. He came riding in from
the range one afternoon to encounter
"Circus" riding out with a message
for one of the camps.
"You're a mean. low, sneaking
pup" he snarled instead of offering
the usual greeting. 81 pick you up
off the streets wreck, and you pay
me back by trying to steal the girl
Pm going to marry"
'0Iiss Mollie tell you SO ?" inquired
"Circus," politely, though there was
a dangerous CLINT in the Irish eyes.
81 don't have to be told" grunted
Brennan. 81 guess I can see with
my own eyes what you're up to-"
"Put me on the range" suggested
"Circus." Pm not afraid to take
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29

They wheeled their horses, but as
they did so Brennan's mount slipped
and fell, throwing Brennan heavily
against a rock, breaking his leg.
"Circus" had already turned, but
now he wheeled his horse again, and
leaping from the saddle he caught
up the injured man.
''We can't make it," groaned Bren-
nan. "Save yourself, man."
'Iots of time," declared "Circus"
cheerfully, though he had to shout
to be heard above the thunder of
the pounding hoofs. Carefully but
with haste he lifted Brennan to the
saddle and swung himself into the
seat just as the first Of the cattle
were upon them.
Carefully watching his chances,
"Circus" held in his mount when
there was a chance to drop back
through the bupch of frightened
steers and after what seemed an age
he was riding among the ruck of the
herd. From every direction the men
came riding up and presently they
were headed for the camp where the
foreman was made comfortable in
one of the wagons and the injured
leg was set by Barbee, who had stud
led surgery.
AS the wagon was about to draw
out to take him to the ranch house
Brennan called fer "Circus."
"1'll tell Mollie that you're com
ing to ask her something when the
roundup is over" he whispered as
he clasped "Circus' hand. you've
got the right to speak, lad. She'll
be proud of you when she finds out
what you've done land it won't lose
none in the telling.
He waved his hand in farewell
and "Circus" climbed down from
the wagon With s-fadiant face. As
he turned toward his horse, Barbee
rode up.
"Who trained your horse for you P"
he demanded as "Circus" looked up
81 trained him myself" was the
reply. 81 used to do bit of that
work when l was helper to a man
who trained horses for the circus"
"Come up to the house after the
roundup" he ordered. 81 want to
start breeding polo ponies and you
can have the job as foreman if you
want it."
81 want it." assented "Circus"
promptly, "and thank you kindly,
sir"
Barbee nodded and rode away, and
"Circus" regarded the knot of blue
ribbon twined in his hat band.
"Its foreman I'll be when Pm
speaking to you, Mollie, darling" he
confded to the ribbon. "And sure
the speaking will be a greater job
than riding through a bunch Of
COWS. I wish could just rope ye.
l can do that better than / can the
talking. Never a bit did 1 think OF
all I'd have to tell when l spoke
to ye, but foreman can have his
own little shack-and we'll plant
shamrocks in the front yard"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
SPEAKING
TO MOL.L.IE
BY CHARLES wIsHART

He was understood and underfed,
and the faded suit that tapped dis
tressingly about his reed-like legs
and hung in detected folds from
shoulder blades of razor sharpness
only served to accentuate the utter
detection of the man. He leaned
against a post in front of the Golden
Grace saloon, and to Eben Brennan,
as the latter paused to contemplate
the strange spectacle, it seemed as
though the man would fall were he
deprived of his support.
Looking for man?" asked the
stranger hesitatingly when Brennan
had concluded his inspection, ad-
ding: '1'm looking for job"
'What range did you ever ride p
"1 never worked on a ranch, /"
confessed the stranger. ''It was on
the stage"
Brennan grinned widely.
GA stage cowboy is worse'n a muir
derer, but the old man told me to
bring back a man to work about the
house, and if you can stick 10 a
horse long enough to get there, ]
guess the job is yours if you want it.
The foreman turned abruptly and
strode away, and the stranger ran
after him.
MY names McCartney-Aloysiu
Mccartney" he painted, "and thank
you very much"
Brennan stared, nodded and con-
tinued on his way. He gave nc
more thought to the new man until
it was time to make start for home,
He had almost forgotten the Incl
dent until he came over to the store
and found a little knot of cowmen
gathered about a brilliant figure in
the stagiest of cowboy get ups. Nc
Cartney looked up appealingly az
Brennan entered.
at is the only thing I've got that
will do" he explained, "and l take
it that your ranch amt no Garden
of Eden where / can do without
clothes. I know it amt the way
you fellows dress, but I'll get some
real clothes as soon as / get soma
money, but I'll have to make this
old stage outfit do until then"
'T'm afraid you'll scare the horse
said Brennan, judicially, 'but We
can try it on him."
To his surprise, the man made {
good throw and landed the hors,
with the Bar B brand, but it tool
him longer time to rope and saddle
the loaned horse, so they were late il
starting. Barbee, the owner, re
garded the new arrival with aston
ishment. "Great heavens Bren
man," he cried, ''what circus did yol
get that fromp"
Brennan offered brief explana
ton, but Mccartney had receivet
his ranch baptism. Half a dozen O
the men were within earshot and i
was as "Circus" Mccartney tina
he was introduced to his fellows.
There was work in plenty, bu
@Circus" was not afraid of work
and as he gained in flesh, he lost hi
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naAAH, Ass,oe.N,
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
DIscoURAeINe.

'G have come here determined to
collect this bill, Mr.. Jipson."
"My dear Mr."
"Jones."
"Thank you. My dear Mr.. Jones,
l hate to disagree with you in this
matter, but l greatly fear that you
are face to face with an insurmount-
able difficulty"
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29

~ Guess ! Can See With My Own
Eyes What You Are Up To-"
chances on you seeing more of her
than me. Keep me out after the
roundup and I'll take chances on
Miss MolHe sticking to me. I'll give
you a month to speak first. That's
fair, amt itP"
Brennan nodded. With "Circus"
silent for month he could argue his
suit, and with Mrs. Malloy for an
ally he counted on winning long be-
fore the expiration of the four weeks
of grace.
1t was near the close of the round
up when "Circus' opportunity
came. He and Brennan had ridden
after some of the men who had gone
to drive the cattle from one of the
valleys that broke the side of the
hills. Just as they reached the mouth
Of the gulch a bunch of stampeding
cattle burst out of the ravine and
headed straight for the two riders.
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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
MoOsL 4ussY.
Wife-Howard, I want some

Wife-Howard, I want some
money.
Husband-How muchH
Wife-About $50.
Husband just cashed a check
for $500. Better take 1t all. You'll
use it more wisely than l. Get your
self a new dress or something. I
blow every cent l have loose. You're
the economist Of this family. ! am
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
CELESTIAL swATs.

Mrs. Willis-I suppose that in
heaven we will be disappointed in
not finding certain people there.
Mrs. Gillis-Yes. But we'll be
more disappointed at finding GER
tain people there. Puck.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
HIS EXPERIENCE.

Knicker-It must be thrilling to
tread where man has never trod be-
fore.
Bocker-It is. Try tracking up
your wife's pet rug.-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
DEAD EASY.

Toni see that western manu-
facturer is making pajamas of ba-
mana skins.
Dick Well, they ought to be easy
to slip on.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
DARKNESS AND BLISS.

Edith-How did you feel when
Jack kissed you through the tunnel |?
Ethel-I felt as if l never wanted
to see his face again.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
INCONSISTENT.

Gibbs-Banks married his wife
because she was a good conversations
alist.
Dibbs Yes, and divorced her be-
cause she talked too much.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
BETWEEN FRIENDS.

Fat Actress do feel pleased.
my new role fits me like glove.
Friend-Of course; it's the big
gest in the Piecs.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
NEW HoYLE.

Ella-Did you ever read Longfel-
lows Bridge?
Stella-No, Is his game different
from the one we playH-Judge.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
INSPIRATION.

Admirer-Y You wers inspired when
you wrote that
Poet-YeE; witty the hope of sell
ing it.-LippincYtt's-
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
AssoLGrE SECRECY.

"Can yoyl rely on your stenogra,
pher to KEEP your business secrets ?"
"Sure, She can't even read her
own nOtes." !
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
THE SOCIETY wHIRL.

"Dear, can you help me to re-
ceiye next FridayS"
Sorry, love, but Pm on picket
duty with the Shirt-waist strikers. "
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29
high.

Mrs. Gadd-You do not show
your age at all.
Mrs. Gabb (delighted) Don't II
Mrs. Gadd-No; l see you've
scratched it out of your family Bible.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-03-29

sure 1 don't know how many times
we'd be in bankruptcy if it wasn't t
for you, dear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
Artificial Nature and Tame Wild
Squirrels Certainly are Trying
Richard Mansfield Blankenshp Pilot of the Capitol Ee-
vaor, is Some Disguised With the Gushing OF
Tourists and Pines for the Real Thing

~ ouldnt that sBitate Your frame
work." muinbied "Dick' Blaukenship,
the elevator guard at the state capi-
tol. who was named Ter Richard Mans
Held, as ne changed the iron gate be-
hind A coterie of s:gntssers yesterday
afternoon. "DisglIStIns no name for
it,
"WoCs hurtin' We. DitkP' gently in
aIirod the janitor.
These Guineas siamsoeiu' round the
capitol Oh 4 summer day, tatkin about
the Wild squirrels. the iark, the sput-
term fountains and the bootttui land
scape. Makes me tired
''D'Ve know they don't know " hat
real country life is, he commented,
aiming squirt of tobacco juice at d
cast iron cuspidor.
Whats there SO interestin' about
rusty iron fountain spurtln muddy
river water on bunch Of goldfish.
Al the sauirreis--they' re SO tame ana
lazy blunderbuss wouldn't scare
en- Al the landscape Orter to b.
4 bootiful landscape. takin hall the
time of Colonel lawn richardson ana
all the trustees from tho penitentiary
to keep it UP.
Here am Richard Blankenship.
cap!tal e, teudin a waterpower eleVa-
tor III n steam heated buiidin. just
like being IN jail. when real nature -
at her best IIowd'ye like TO be Out
in sure-nuff country today. cliHlbin
over the clods in a field on your way
10 the creek kickin through the nat
ural shrubbery. lis,epin' to the cat
! bird hearin the dove coon' 70 his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

The recent presentation to the
United States government by the
family Of the late Captain Matthew
Fontaine Mauy. United States navy.
Of collection of medals, testimonials
diplomas. and letters from foreign
governments and noted scientists, re-
calls the service renc7ered 10 science
and navigation by this distinguished
officer, whose fame was recognized
by all the nations of Europe. The
collection is one of the great interest
and value, ana, when placed on ex-
hibition in the National Museum and
Congressional Library at Washington
viii constitute q lasting memorial of
ffe naau who WIS called the 'fatfi-
finder of the Sea"
The Senate committee now en-
gagged in investigating the causes OF
the laundering Of the Titanic has
brought out frequent mention of the
route or steam lane" which the great
ship was following at the time of
the disaster These steam lanes were
first suggested by Captain Maury in
1858. when he published chart with
two lanes laid down, each twenty-five
ships in going and returning across
the Atlantic, by following which they
would avoid the danger Of the fire.
quent collisions which We're then
taking place. particularly amid the
dense fogs off the banks of New
foundlabd, III steamships" said
Maury. would agree TO follow TWO
such routes, think could lay them
off so as To have them quite sep
arate except at the two ends. These
charts were generally adopted by the
larger steamship companies. and, in
consequence OF their effectiveness and
the shortening OF passages OF ships
everywhere by Maury's Sailing Di-
rectons ana Wind and Current
Charts, he was presented by the MGR
chants and Underwriters o. New
y ork with 49, in gold and . hana-
soute service OF silN ell This was in
1855
The wind and current charts were
the first among Maury's achievements
TO bring renown to his name through
out the maritime world. Having op-
served the want Of trustworthy charTs !
to show the winds and currents en-
countered by mariners, he resolved
elf an opportunity was allowed htm)
to supply this great need from the
old log books which, since the estab-
lishmenL of The United States navy,
had been stored away as rubbish. lie
with much labor. all tina |
valuable Information they contained.
He also collected data relating 10
the voyage between the United States
and Rio Janeiro from every avail
able source by this time Maury's
position as nm authority on naval
questions was established He had
been placed In charge OF the depot
of charts and instruments at Wash
fnEton. which Office he gradually de-
veloped into the Well known National
Observatory and Hydrographical de-
parfment of the United States. Of
which he now became the first SUI
Capt. Jackson's success With Chart,
The first chart OF his eating d.
rections Mag not at once appreciated, q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

bur Captain Jackson. commanding the
H. w, D. G. Wright, of Baltimore.
determined to trust the new chart and
follow the new track. The expert
ment was a complete success, for he
made the voyage out and back in the
time often consumed by the old
traders in the outward passage alone
There was now no hesitation about
the use OF the new charts and sail
ing directions, which were furnished
as they were issued to the masters Of
vessels bound for foreign ports, who
were invited to Join Maury in col
lccting data for making other charts
and new sailing directions. An ac-
tive interest was soon excited. and III
all parts of the world he had intel.i-
gent and Jealous assistants. In 1852
there was a. great race between four
clipper ships, from New York TO San
Francisco via Cape Horn. They Were
the Wild Pigeon, the John Gilpin, the
Flying Fish, and the Trade Wind, ana
they followed substantially. but with
different degrees of fidelity. the wind
and current charts, and suffered JUST
SO far as they disregarded his di-
I-reetipns- So The San Francico Times
says. This city is tile terminus Of one
Of the most remarkable events on
record The first-class ships. the
Governor Morton and the Prima Don
ma, sailed together from the port of
New York on the 14th of November
and both vessels arrived here
within three hours Of each other, at
ter a race of $4,000 miles There
facts demonstrate the accuracy that
has been attained in the science of
navigation, and also proves the re-
lance which may be placed upon the
wind and current -ckaarts~of f.ietstsn--
ant Nraury. whose sailing directions
both vessels followed. New YORK
pOst.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26
At the iubin.

THAT Trio" a comedy. singing ana
dancing act Of more than usual clev-
rrness win head the bill al the Lubiu
this week, This act has been very
successful ana has ucver failed to
arouse the greatest enthusiasm, Lu-
binites Will rejoice that such a turn
has been engaged.
Stanton and Mae will present a
comedy sketch full of polite humor.
These versatile entertainers are said
to have an exceptionally funny bit fcr
vaudeville
S.ol,i,A .illsi the At1gdn' sisters WYd
conclude thu vaudeville program. They
are billed as oddities from dance
land" and as such they have made
good over the larger vaudeville cir
cults
Motion pictures of the Lubin kind
viii be projected a zach performance.
Only licensed subjects are shown ON
Memorial Day the usual admission
prices will prevail.
Continuous performances viii be
aaIaa each afternoon and might
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

telling the story of the love match
between an actress and a travelling
man at a country hotel is nnfolded.
Kid" Garfield, who lately wrot It
series Of articles exposing the methods
of gambling sharks will supply It
feature. II is an exposition Of the
tricks and schemes of the sure thing
gambler, displaying every known de-
vice of tho men who live by their
wits alone.
Edna Lynden and Cecil Dorman.
the English boy and the American
girl, is a refreshing Offering of bright
lines, singing and dancing will supply
a high class number.
Ross and Shaw pair Of musical
nonedescripts in Il comedy and mu-
steal number, IN Jungletown," viii
complete the vaudeville section.
Picture plays will complete the en- =
tortainment, three performances Of
which will be given every day. rnsti-
nee al 8 O'Clock and the two night per
Torrance at 7:I5 and 9 o'clock re
spectively
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

pear to do SO. which Is just the same
or course tho kinemacolor pictures
mas, not haXe been able To get pictures
OF lions squirting water over peo-
pie. but they certainly viii show all
these water babies at play, the man
aver says and he ous ht TO know. And
besides these things, a winter carnival
in Canada will be shown with toboE-
gans ana skates and skis and all
sorts Of cold. comfortable things, JUST
what YOU IKE 10 think about on Il
hot day. And il all viii be st the
Ei{8fl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Wilmer Vincent and Wells have ar
ranged "a collection Of feature acts for
the Colonial this week.
Tom Linton and his Jungle Girls.
seven Of them. are offered as the head
line number in a miniature musical
comedy, Georgeons costumes, tuneful
musical number. clever people and q
clever play should make THIS offering
Il success
Emerin Campbell and Aubrey Yates
viii present their one acr comedy
200 Miles from Broadway" written
by Edmund Day, author Of the Round
Up." IT Is a Christmas Eve romance,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Richmond, will -~'iver the address oe
the occasion in the Antioch Christian
church. Of this place. after which the
graves OF the Confederate dead -
Lakewood cemetery will be decorated.
The Womar's Foreign missionary
society. OF Richmond district, will hblA
its annual meeting AZ Ruther Glsn
Methodist chapel May s0th. beginning
at 10 A. NJ. The public 10 invited -
il requested to bring lunch
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

county, who have been visiting Mrs,
Charles A. Broaddus. have returned to
their home. While here they were the
recipients of much attention.
Miss Chewing, OF Richmond has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Walter
Wilson. at the Lawn hotel.
The Bowling Green chapter. L. D. c..
viii observe Memorial Day OH the sos,i.
DR.. Fl. d. G. MacIachlan. pastor of the
Seventh-Street Christian church, 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-26

Detroit looms mp now az "a likely
place for a start of the Glidden tour.
only "A short time ago II was reported
that interest in the tour was at low
ebb In the leading automobile city
and that Indianapolis was the most
likely point of departure. Al pres
ent conditions have changed to an
extent and Detroit looks TO have the
call Definite information on this
point will he available to the Ameri-
can Automobile association In a week
or So