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The Parker post., 1913-06-21

while her tender heart ached to think
OF sending Selden away like a lamb
among the Philistines, she knew that
it would try and test him, and make
him the stronger for the real battles
of life.
I'm an old bear!" growled the col
onel, left to himself. "SpOiling the
happiness Of those two children! AS
If / couldn't afford to start them out
in life, with all fortune has favored
me! OF course, Selden has no income,
but good deal will finally come out
OF the estate in litigation. Be-
sides, he's blue blood to the core.
Gut, no-it's better to try him out.
His father lost nearly everything he
had at cards and horse racing. | want
to see it rooted out of Selden. | want
him to get some real business expert
ence. All, mel"
The colonel fell into sad reverie.
He WINGED as he thought of the jolly,
big-hearted Daniel Randall, the father
Of Selden. He recalled how, in the
old days, he himself had reveled in the
high play of anIi-reconstruction times,
when a man afraid to bet was thought
cad.
Selden went to northern city with
glowing ambitions. The pure. loyal,
farewell kiss of Marcia aroused him
20 mighty resolve. Her last words lin
gered in his ears:
Dear she said, Eve must respect
papa's wishes-no correspondence un-
til you have made a business record.
When you feel that you have consci-
entously made it, send me a token
q rose
"A red rose, yes,' said Selden-'the
emblem of love-"
No. white rose," replied Maria,
Il have read a pretty story somewhere
that white was the emblematic guer-
don Of soul strong to meet and mas
ter temptation The red rose is too
much the color of wine," she added,
meaningly. When the white rose
comes l shall go to papa, and then
come back"
Selden reached the city with suffi-
cient to finance himself for time 1t
was quite natural that he should take
time to enjoy the sights He was
well educated. and something of an ac
countant, and the prospects Of posi-
ton seemed favorable.
One unfortunate night, however, he
was induced to enter a club room.
What was bred in the bone of three
generations in proud, indolent typi-
cal southern family came out strongly
at the sight of a roulette wheel Sell
den Randall left the place with his
cash all gone. He had even risked his
personal jewelry-all. except keep
sake ring, which Marcia had given
him
AS he came out into the cold, cheer
less street. he sadly removed the cher
ished circlet from his finger. Rever-
emily he kissed it. Then he made
solemn vow-never to touch a card
again.
After that. almost penniless, with no
friends, he began to realize what rsal
The Parker post., 1913-06-21
EMBARGO ON CoTToNsEED.

IMPERIAL, June 16.-No little in
terest and anxiety is being created
among the cotton growers Of the I'M
perial Valley on account of an order
issued few months ago by the State
Commissioner of Horticulture, which
has been interpreted as placing an
embargo on cottOnseed raised in
Lower California.
Acting on a suggestion from the
Department of the Interior some time
ago, the State Commissioner of Horti
culture issued an order, which was
signed by the Governor, placing al
embargo on all cottonseed shipped
into the Imperial Valley from all out
side points where the boil weevil was
known to exist. The order named
several sections in the southern part
OF the United States and also in
cluded foreign countries
This season about 5000 acres Of
cotton have been planted in Lower
California, the planters expecting 10
ship their cotton this side of the line
for ginning. If the Interpretation OF
the commissioner to include cotton
seed before it is ginned stands, these
growers will be cut off from any ac~
cessable gin, thus laying upon them
an expense and hardship that can
not well be borne.
The embargo was considered a
safeguard. and is the result of a
determined effort to prevent the boil
Weevil from getting start in the
Imperial Valley. 1t is believed here.
however, that some way will be pro
vided by which the cotton grown be-
low the line may be shipped here Tor
ginning.
The growers are planning, however
il the relief is not afforded them to
build a gin Of their own south Of the
line and handle their own cotton.
The Parker post., 1913-06-21
Profession of Letters Is PASSING.

There is an evil tendency for books
to be written by spare-time professors
Of other pursuits; for articles to be
written or dictated by men who know
the subject" but have no gift of the
pen. One looks with doubt towards
future of fictitious values in which
a man OF letters will not be desired
because he is ousted by laborers Who
dig about Parnassus, and by persons
notable for quite other qualities, bus
Just able to string words together
r@adably. Already, perhaps, the time
has come when a poem OF il booK VIII
written by an author.-Hupert iiyc~.
in T. P.s Weekly
The Parker post., 1913-06-21

privation meant. He was too proud
TO send to home friends for money.
For a week he descended the scale
from hotel to lodging, from that one
bleak. stormy night to the shelter OF
a vacant building, hungry, faint and
discouraged. He lay down on a bro
ken bench but he could not sleep. In
a painful daze he counted the slow
hours go by, resolving with the morn
ing to seek work as a labOrer-any-
thing to insure regular food and a shell
ter.
1t must have been nearly daylight
when a shot in the street without
startled him, then shouts. And then
one of the shabby windows of the
place was crashed through. A heavy
object struck him, nearly stunning
him.
The sound of rapid footsteps, indi-
eating a pursuit Of some kind, died
away. Recovering himself, Selden ex-
amined the object that had been sent
flying through the window
1t was a valise. 1t bore several
near it's handles were the words,
Woodbridge, Palmer Terrace"
Carrying the valise, scarcely know
ing what to do about it, Selden went
out on the street. 1t was deserted.
and he could not account for the
strange manner in which the valise
had come into his possession. He had
heard of Palmer terrace, fashionable
quarter of the town. Selden entered
a drug store and consulted a directory.
Sure enough, at a certain number on
Palmer terrace there was a Joseph
address.
One glorious morning just six
months after that, Marcia DanverS re-
ceived from the postman at Lisle a
little box. With a t1uttering heart she
ran up to her room. The writing upon
the box she recognized at Once. She
tore off the wrappings, removed the
cover, and viewed the first token re-
ceived for over half a year from her
lOver-a rose.
A rose, but yellow rose. What did
1t mean? Puzzled, then perturbed, and
then anxious, she tried to solve the
enigma-in vain. And then, the next
morning, Selden Randall himself ap-
peared.
He came up the garden path, smil-
ing. joyous; hope, health and devO-
ton personified. He took her into his
arms with assurance and pride.
But the rose-not the white one?"
challenged Marcia, as soon as the first
greetings were over.
Selden reached into his pocket and
drew forth his hand, overfowing with
bright, shining golden pieces.
The yellow rose,' he said, means
success. The white rose" and he
drew a box from his pocket-'I dare
not give it to you until l know that
am forgiven"
For what?" asked Marcia, in fear
and trembling
He told her of his first downfall in
the city-his last in that line forever.
and then of returning to the wealthy
Joseph Woodbridge valise containing
over ten thousand dollars looted from
his house by burglar, who, hotly s'r-
sued, had flung it through the window
Of the old rookery.
"Mr. Woodbridge has become al
most father to me-" explained Sci
den. Il have a settled position, my
path in business life is sure one. Can
you take the rose, Marcia?"
Yes, and wear it next to my heart.
Oh, my dear, am so happy, so CRATE
full"
And orange blossoms, tool said
Selden, proudly:
Copyright, 1913. by w. G.. Chapman)
The Parker post., 1913-06-21
RE SOURCES

Loans and discounts, less due
from directors s., 319 Is
Due from directors 5l2 80
Overdrafts $40
Banking House, Furniture and
Fixtures ,-....- .----........... l,477. 20
Current Expenses and Taxes
paid .........-. ...-... ............. ,426 so
Specie ......-.-.... TAPS
Legal Tender and Ma
tiOnal Bank Notes 800 90
Exchanges for Clear
ing S68. 33
Due from State and
National Banks, APP
proved Reserve Ag-
entS 6, 265 45
Due from State and
National Banks, not
Reserve Agents 2,57S 10
10, 1886 %
Total $18, l29. .2S
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock paid in 1000 90
Undivided Profits - 1,Ol9 30
Individual Deposits subject to
check 7,lO9 IS
Total ........... ....... SIS, l29. Is
State of Arizona. County of Yu-
ma.--ss.
l. A. S. PRESCOTT, Cashier OF
the above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
A. S. PRESCOTT. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 10th day of June, 1913.
r. C. SAUFLEY,
Notary Public.
(My commission expires Feb H.
1850
(NOtarial Seal)
COrrect-Attest
B. NJ. FUQUA.
D. j. PETER,
Directors.
The Parker post., 1913-06-21

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
CONNIE RClAL BANK OF PAR
KER, ARlZ. AT PARKER, IN THE
STATE OF ARIZONA AT THE
CLOSE OF BUSINESS JUNE 4th,
1913.
The Parker post., 1913-06-21
CHEAPER FREIGHT FOR BLYTHE

A saving of from $40 to $3.50 per
ton on all freight shipped over the
Santa Fe between Los Angeles and
Blythe Junction is the result of a
new freight schedule that went into
effect June II. The new tariff rate
per hundred pounds is as follows:
The Parker post., 1913-06-21
Hope TO .=%teri1.ii?&@4 Ei.-

Two English physicians arc exp"
menting with u new PARASITE Wit
which they hope to eNt@rmlnate g..
flies of thel @oantry ia Z very te,
years
The Parker post., 1913-06-21

There is aflat rate from Blythe to
the junction OF SIS per ton to be
effective soon and this will give the
proxmately $3.50 per ton over thu,
Southern Pacific.
The new rate announced to become
effective on the Southern Pacific to
Glamis July | will cut down this diff
ference. Shippers in the Palo Verde
will profit thousands of dollars dur
ing the next few months by these
new freight rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-25

adjustments Of large business enter.
prises. His experience has made him ar
authority ON tariffs. trusts and currency
problems. considered from the standpoint:
Of both private and public interests. Such
talents should be in the government.
service, and in the case of Mr.. Root they
are very valuable. His fame, as lawyer
as executive in cabinet work, as legis
lator in Congress, is wide and secure
His means are ample for all his needs
His outlook is serene and philosophical
The storm and stress period is behind
him.
Why, then, should not New York re-elect
him and keep him in the Senate for the
remainder of his days? She needs just
such a man there. She is the Empire
state. and as such is looked to by her
sister states for considerable amount OF
light and leading in Congress And it may
be said in her honor that she has otter
met the public's high expectations in
this regard.
Let her do so again. Mr.. Roots repu-
tatiOn is far more than national In both
hemispheres his name stands for all that
is best and progressive in American po-
litical life, and his continuation in the
Senate. where the work would not unduly
tax his strength. would be an assurance
both at home and abroad of good counsel
In great public interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-25
People Resent Attack on District

From the Boston Transcript
The democratic leaders who are at
tempting to rush through Congress a
radical measure revolutionizing the gov
eminent of the District Of Columbia ap-
pear to have overlooked the fact that
Washington is the capital of the nation
and as such has become the pride of the
whole people of the United States, who
will bitterly resent any legislation tend
ing to belittle it or retard its growth. If
the present system Of government for the
District has become outgrown, or imposes
an unfair burden upon the people at large,
the evils should be remedied; but the
country will not indorse hasty action,
star chamber proceedings, or the secret
caucus. If the leaders are determined
to repeal the organic act of 1878. pro-
viding that the federal government shall
pay -one-half of the expenses incident to
the upkeep of the National Capital, they
should at least permit the other side of
the question to be heard. On that "other
side" stand the united people of the Dis
trict of Columbia the Washington news
papers and every civic and commercial
/ body, and their protests sound convinc-
ing. especially in the absence of any ar
guments whatever uttered in the open
by the two congressman in the House of
Representatives who seem to be trying
TO live up to the campaign pledges made
in their local districts, that they would
tear down the existing relationship be-
tween the national government and the
government of the District. Such a rea-
son scarcely appears strong enough. The
country also Will not fail to note that for
the existing system, under which Wash
ington has become one of the great and
beautiful capitals of the world these
gentlemen offer no substitute whatever
Their program is entirely destructive. not
in the least constructive They would
withdraw federal support from the capi-
tai without providing any relief for the
people of Washington, who are manifest
Iy. owing to the enormous amount of un-
taxed federal property in the District and
| the great expense attached to the fire
unable TO bear the whole burden. Con-
press should apply the brakes to Messrs.
Crisp and Ben Johnson, who seem to be
laboring under the delusion that Ameri-
Gus, Ga. and Bardstown, KY, are the
mo,lthpieces of the nation.
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A Splendid Response.

While it would have been better, of
course. If the entire amount required
10 grasp all the fourteen opportuni-
ties" for practical charity had been
given by this morning, the result of
the short campaign is highly crafty
ing. OF the $3.205 needed to meet all
these needs s2.S59.24 has been sub
scribed, 800 more than was given up
to this time year ago. For few days
the giving was slow, and it seemed
as though the appeal for help was not
being needed. But in the last hours the
Christmas spirit prevailed and carried
the total up to within s345.76 of the
needed sum, splendid display of gen.
erosity and confidence in the Asso-
ciated Charities. Eight of the "oppor-
tunities" have been closed by direct
subscriptions, and enough money is
available in the ''undesignated'' fund
to close two more, leaving only four
not fully financed. 1t is assured that
this small balance will be provided
thus going far toward solving Wash
ington's charity problem for this sea-
son. A fine showing, indeed. which calls
for the warmest thanks for those who
helped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-25
The President and His Premier.

Some of the comment on the admins
tration makes a difference between the
President and his premier. For Mr..
Wilson there is only praise: for Mr..
Bryan, only blame. The only charge
brought against the former is that the
latter, by his selection, is occupying a
place of great power.
In other words, we are asked to believe
that of the firm of Wilson and Bryan the
latter is the wicked partner. That no.
ton is nonsense. Moreover, it is not
complimentary to Mr.. Wilson. The two
men are working together. each with a
thorough understanding of the others
wishes and purposes. Mr.. Bryan is
neither attempting nor executing any
hugger-mugger with his chiefs doing
nothing in corner.
They began their duties in a spirit of
fellowship and accord. Mr. Wilson's Sc
ment and in the diplomatic service were
acceptable to Mr.. Bryan, and Mr.. Bryan's
to Mr.. Wilson. Mr.. Wilson. as was
natural and proper. named the most i'm
portant officials, and. naturally enough,
they were all Wilson men. They had
given to Mr.. Wilson in his campaign for
tie SUBSTANTIAL ASSURANCES Ol
their sympathetic consideration.
When the tariff came up in Congress
and Mr.. Wilson began shaping the bill,
he had the support of Mr.. Bryan, and of
the Bryanites in both House and Senate.
Mr.. Bryan was as ardent an advocate of
free wool as Mr.. Wilson was of free
sugar; and, pooling their issues. they got
both What the result would have been
had Mr.. Wilson resisted free wool and
Mr.. Bryan free sugar is problematical,
but we should certainly have seen a
much liveiier scrap over the tariff than
we did see.
1t is charged that there is some Bryan
ism in the currency measure. Ii so. it is
not Objectionable to Mr.. Wilson. He has
made no reference to that, and probably
would have signed the bill if it had con-
tanned twice as much Organism as de-
scribed. The issue that once divided
MIR. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan-free silver
is not taken into account by them at
this time.
When Mr.. Wilson hailed Mr.. Bryan
as the man who by his steadfastness to
convictions had given the democratic
party a new meaning and mission, he was
familiar with the record, because he had
opposed the making OF the record; and
when he called Mr.. Bryan to his side as
cabinet adviser he expected, of course.
such advice as such a man would be
likely to offer. And he is getting it.
Mr. Wilson took MIR. Bryan for better
for worse-hoping and trusting, of course,
for better-and the union SO far has been
without jar. Whom fortune thus has
Joined together, let no short-slghted or
ill-grained criticism put asunder.
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Mr.. Root and the Senate.

An interesting question now current re-
lates to Mr.. Root Does his declaration
concerning the presidency take him also
out of the senatorial equation.
There is a strong hope in many quar-
ters that il does not; that ne will stand
next year for reelection, and give his
party in New York the benefit of his
name and great reputation in what is
certain to be a very lively campaign.
Mr.. Root is sixty-eight, but In health,
and young In the exercise OF his rare and
full intellectual powers. If reelected, he
will begin his second term as senator at
seventy.
Too old for the place? Not a bit of
II, Take the list of men who have sought
and obtained reelection at that age. and
some even older. and done their best
work as legislators afterward. MIR. Nor.
rilL Mr.. Edmunds. Mr.. Hoar. Mr. Allison,
Mr.. Cullom are among the number in
recent years. Mr.. Morgan and Mr..
Pettus were actively in harness when past
the eighty mark, and fresh from a sue
cessful canvass.
ment are very necessary in office. and
particularly In legislative Office now Ma
tional questions are all big, and all re-
quire examination by such faculties as
Mr. Root possesses. He Is not only a
great lawyer, but has practiced his pro-
fession in a community where Legal
knowledge Is constantly employed In the
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Mr.. Marshall on Trusts.

The views ascribed TO Vice President
Marshall in a dispatch from Indianapolis
Will be widely read. and find many an
echo. In business circles there is a de-
sire for rest from legislation bearin,
on business activities. and politicians who
agree with Mr.. Marshall are many.
Undoubtedly. If no mistake has beer
made in the shaping of the two new
laws fresh on the books, business should
greatly benefit. The. tariff touches a
nearly all points. A currency law RENE
dying defects long and generally recog.
nized should put new life into the whole
lending world.
Mr.. Marshall does not doubt the eff.
cacy of the new measures. They are
drawn on lines to his liking. and he ex.
poets them to accomplish much, II moi
all. Of what their authors have promised
He recommends, therefore. that the,
have trial to demonstrate their value
He believes they will prove to be remed,
enough. II not. then make the necessar,
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changes IN them. and add other remedies

changes In them, and add other remeoles
II necessary.
Mr.. Marshall does not mention the
point-though he probably considered 1t
In forming his opinion-but IL the trusts
are put forward for legislation upon the
reassembling OF Congress. how long will
1t take to secure action? Months were
consumed on the tariff, and half as much
on the currency. The whole OF the extra
session was given to those two subjects.
The trust question has difhcuitles In
some degree akin to those presented py
the tariff and the currency; and when
ever the question comes up. now or Iater'
they will develop. And, of course, tney
will have to be dealt with when reacneu
according to their weight.
If, then, Congress enters at this time
on this question, business will not feel
easy until' it is settled. 1t will nave 10
consider the new law and its obligations
under the measure before giving the sig
nal for full steam ahead
The President has his program under
consideration. and. it is understood, Will
give some time to it while on his vaca-
ton. He may ask for much or little II
he asks for much, Congress will begin
discussion on the lines of his recommen-
dation, and trust to luck as respects the
length of the discussion. leaving business
to make the best possible of the delay.
AS usual, Mr.. Marshall has given the
country something to think about, and OF
a nature calculated to secure attention
He speaks, of course. only for himself
but out of a large experience in politics.
and with the candor which recognizes the
Importance of the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-25
The Civic Christmas.

More wildly probably than ever before
people of Washington had conveyed to
them in graphic form the true Christ
mas thought. in the celebration at the
Capitol last evening of the birth OF the
Savior From every viewpoint the civic
Christmas as thus carried out was a
distinct success, artistically and rever-
entially an inspiration, and credi, to
Washington and to those who conceived
and executed the plan.
Probably no other city in the United
States had such remarkable setting for
Its civic Christmas observance. the great
dome of the Capitol rising grandly
against the evening sky, with Peace
on Earth. Good Will to Men blazing in
electric letters from the facade. Had
this glowing message of the Christmas
tide been alone the token of a civic OBJ
servance of the day it would have con-
veyed a lasting impression upon the
minds of all beholders. The tree itself
standing in the center of the plaza, was
an object of beauty, with its scores of
brilliant lights. crowned by the star
of Bethlehem. The rolling hymns render
ed by the great chorus and accompanied
by the Marine Band reached thousands of
hearers and formed an effective prelude
to the rendition of the scenes of the ado
ration enacted at the summit of the
steps.
Thus to multitude of people was con-
veyed the thought of what Christmas
really means, an observance of the natal
day of Him who came to save mankind
not merely time of social rejoicing and
relaxation, of gift making and the ex-
change of Fluctuations, but a pregnant
significant time of reverential memory No
one could note the mass of standing peo-
pie watching the enactment of the sacred
scenes beneath the dome without feeling
that Christmas had been given a new
vital meaning to them by this open-air
service. And today must be the happier
for this renewed vision.
Considering that this was the first time
that Washington has undertaken such a
commemoration of Christmas, it must be
regarded as more than repaying all the
EFFORT ii has cost. Another year it should
be repeated, and it should become a fixed
feature of the season. In nearly fifty
Christmas celebrations have been under
taken, and next season doubtless in many
times tnat number will programs of this
character be executed, with the result
Of a universal revival of the reverential
spirit toward Christmas. which of late
has been somewhat menaced by the COM
mercfal aspect of the season.