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Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
COST OF MINING IN. THE RAND

The Rand has proved exception of precious metal mning-tllat the miner artisan gets by far the largest proportion gold actually produced. Since 1887 the end of last year, just quarter a century, Rand has produced b347 054,S51 worth of gold while dends paid to shareholders over the same period have aggregated b8S159,4S9. In other words, the amounts received by the shareholders represent 25.7 per cent of the value of the gold The balance was absorbed in working expenditure
 It is somewhat remarkable that the dividends last year and the paid the technical and clerical staffs and the actual wage earners were practically identical in amount, being respectively 1b 7960394 and lb7,S65,000 represents about cent of the gold productions The high remun- eratOn of labor is proved by the actual statistics of wages paid; in December last 11037 miners and underground laborers, all white men, course re ceiVed POS 3d per shift, and 9332 surface men 16s Tod per shift. Excluding the the average amount paid for the year was fb31G-Engincering Mining
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
NOT ENOUGH BRoILERs FOR ALL

We always, individuals fairly good idea of how to cconomize food By buy ing little more here and little less there, by raising things ourselves, always have manag- ed to keep personal food costs pretty well der control And, diet cranks to the contrary, have instinctiVely chosen well balanced ration
 The that has fretted and confused of late has been that all old economies have gone for little nothing. Try will, after another all cherished methods of retrechment, handed down from greatest great -grandpar ents, have been unable head off the steady rise of food expense.
 Most of continue to make economies in dividual. Therein lies the of failure. The time has come when think of food. kinds and costs both in terms that nation wide. n protesting the price of broilers must think the individual chicken bought yesterday, but of American dressed poultry and it's whole re laton a food industry the new century. Then only shall begin to lay our fingers on the weak spots in poultry prices
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
Mrs. PankhurSt
By WALT MASON

She has across the sea to explain to you and why the of old England tried to pound their country flat; let hope she won't incite native Suffragists Q fight. up to bloody battle Rheta Dorr and Carrie Catt. Pankhurst a duck and I wish her bully luck and hope her suffrage coffers necr will ach- ing void; but l cannot help but think that her crrands the blink that a dame like Mrs Plank hurst should be usefully employed Far the foam she has doubtless a home; hasn't she should and that homes the place for her; loayes of bread she ought bake, compound tempting cake. while shes rantng round the country, filling all the air with n her home the $ she should have quilting bee, she should manufacture cookies for a bunch of little Panks but she isn't built that and she spiels from day to day, stirring up fresh endeavor all the tiresOme female cranks. To her mission I say "Fsh." Married women ought to mish where the mishing is needed-in their homes, among their kids, but l hope you're doing fine in this country, Emmalne, and I'll join the their lids!
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
City Streets and County Roads

The conference of delegates the good roads conference the other day, in unanimously adopting those clauses the resolutions providing for non partisan Advisory Highways Committee operate with board of supervisors in the con struction a permanent good roads system, doubt less had mind the experience of Phoenix in street paving. There had desultory discus sion paving for years Whether Phoenix should have it depended wholly the public spirit of it's citizens. city council without adequate power It could only propose and the citizens would have to do the rest At length, the matter up. A non partisan body was organized and the work weht forward rapidly and systematically. A study made of the best kinds street paving. Attention given to all accepted types with their cost and dura- bilfty. The experience of other cities was drawn upon. The commission to it there was a healthy compe petition of the paving companies, and when at last, a contract awarded, the com mission, always the job made that the kind of paving contracted for being laid.
 Work by the commission that the city council however capable and earnest could not have had time do. The members of the council have spared the time to make the thorough investigation of the paving question that was made by the commission whose members had been set apart for this special task.
 No one can now doubt that but for the com mission Phoenix would have had such early paving such excellent paving and much of it; nor can one doubt that the property owners who have paid have been saved money.
 The situation with respect to permanent sys- tenn of good roads for the county is much the same. And we that with the supervisors, who are intensely interested, but handicapped by other regular official duties, aided by the non partisan Advisory Highways Committee similar sat isfactory results will be attained
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
The Useless Word, mf"

a meeting city the other night eral gentlemen gathered d certain business. After that transacted, they indulged in mutual congratulations the prospects of Phoenix and the valley
 IT," said one, everything goes right, we will all be prosperous and happy; every living in the valley ought be wealthy
 Why the If?'" asked another of greater. bounded faith in the future. Why omit the If and assume that everything will go right" With of courage the first speaker agreed that he made needless use of a word
 occasion, after General had ranged battle plan, with a river in his member of his staff thought he saw q defect in it. There were enough transports troops in defeat. To which the general replied would be ample transport facilities all that would be left of the Here fine disregard If The general, in negectng the transports. had expected no such decmation of his troops he grimy hnted at, He knew there would be no retreat. It was Grants superb conf- dence, communicated to troops, won bat ties The who is planning a of escape have only half eye the battle Braced run, is in condition fight. He keeps the set of muscles tense.
 The causes of the extraordinary growth of Phoenix the equally extraordinary development the valley within last four five years have been the Roosevelt dam and the 2OOOOo and more acres of fertile lands under it. which the dam and the lands have inspired, rather which they have re-aWakened and com muncated. There was confidence before dam built, would have been built all. After that, it disseminated throughout the com munity.
 Il is that confidence that has built up the val ley; that erecting hundreds of residences and business blocks in the city; that has hushed the croaker whose voice is absent from the eraI harmony the howl of the coyote.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
THE RAIN LULU IN WEST AFRICA

When farm in the bush districts of West Africa has been prepared for sowing, the can plant yams until has fallen. he the priest of the great rain ju-ju and asks him O make the rain fall. Members of cult called Ekuri Ibok6 have special power in this direction. At the time of the new moon they go forth into the bush and gather magic leaves These they bring home and carefully dry bundles. When rain IS needed. they the leaves open and either pour upon them of calabash or lay them to soak in a bowl of water. Then, they believe, it will surely rain.
 Early in 1909 near Obutong shown a famous ju-j told that power
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22

fuI that rain would fall the height of the dry season certain rites were performed before it. He was q skeptical soul, for no sooner had he heard than. in a spirit of bravado, he seized the i,1- in and performed rites. Unfortunately the rest of wet enough to strengthen belief. among the most doubtlng. In the words of the Ekoi, elephant rain fell this year." The foohardy man paid dearly for his s5eDtiscisnl-probaby the hands of the indignant owners of the ruined farms-fOr he disappeared and no trace of him has ever found.-P A Talbot in World
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22

We by the papers that a young man, who arrested for following and insulting young girls the street, discharged on account of his ill., health We cannot refrain honoring e humane sentiment that prompted the release this invalid -miscreant, yet believe that ill., health should not be regarded as an extenuatng crcum- stance in the case of such dastardy offense Whatever may be the O health of this young he still has he deserves
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
Farmers, university Course

There will be an extension of the agricultural being carried throughout the state by the demonstration train" It will consist of two instruction the form of lectures at the university, beginning January > The farmers who have welcomed the train in the course of it's one day stops will very naturally desire elaboration
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22

If any citizen of this valley again heard to raise doubt regarding the suffcicncy of the rainfall or snowfall the watershed, he ought to be taken out and mobbed. And don't believe in lynch law, either.
Arizona republican., 1913-11-22

Happiness is inward, and not out ward; and so 1t does not depend OF what we have, but what we are.
 Henry Van Dyke.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
JOSEPH DOE,
WHY SILVER BELL COULDN'T
 PICNIC.

Dear Sisters of the Social Corner As I have a little spare time this after noon I will endeaVor to write a few lines. I haven't written to our Corner for long time, but I enjoy the letters so much.
 When I wrote last I was a student in high, but now I have just returned after spending four weeks at the Con- necticut Agricultural college where I took a course in Psychology, Methods of Teaching, Ornithology, and Ele- mentary Agriculture.
 If any of the sisters have the chance to spend their vacation at Storrs do not fail to go, as I know you will have a jolly time, and you have the chance to learn a great deal besides.
 l was so sorry not to be able to at- tend the picnic at South Coventry lake because I was only five miles from there; but, alas! my school work could not be neglected as my final exams came that day. Work comes before play, we all know, so I stayed at col- lege and took my exams.
 Dear Sweet Sixteen: Are you Mar ried and Happy?
 Sister Ready: Your last letter was so interesting, and you seemed so happy. It helped fill the Corner with sunshine, and you know sunshiny letters are al- ways welcome.
 Crimson Rambler: Your letter was so practical. I enjoyed it so much. Write again.
 SILVER BELL.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
PRACTICAL HELPS FROM GOLDEN
 ROD,

Dear Cornerites: Please make room for another member. I have enjoyed your letters and been benefited, too, by many of them; and I would like to add my bit, hoping that they may be of some help to the sisters, I send in the follOWing-hints on care of children:
 Don't make hothouse blossom of a baby. Tie greater number of babies are born healthy, but frequently they receive SC much care that they become susceptible to every change of air or weather. This I know from experi- ence.
 Don't cover habys face or muff1e up his chest and throat when out of doors, for even if he has a tendency to have delicate throat and lungs you are only making a bad matter worse in muf- fling him up.
 Well, l do not wish to oblige the ed- itor to build on an additional pigeon hole, so will close with a nice recipe for
 Lemon Cocoanut Pie-One cup sugar, one egg, half teaspoon butter, juice and part of grated rind of one lemon, one cup cocoanut and one cup boiling wa ter; put on range and jet come to boil; add two large tablespoons cornstarch or flour, and let boil until transparent. Have pastry shell baked and cool be- fore turning mixture into it. For frost ing sprinkle cocoanut over top.
 GOLDEN ROD.
 Coveptr-v
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
SOCIAL CORNER POEM.
Supersensible.

The harp is ever singing to itself In soft and soul-like sounds we can-
 not hear. The stars of morning sing, and sound
 less words Makes Gods commands run swift
 from sphere to sphere. Each flower is always sending incense
 up,
 AS if in act of holy worshiping, Till fragrant earth is one great altar, 1 like
 To heaven where saints their prayer filled censers swing. The stars send out a thousand rays,
 writ full Of mysteries we can not read nor
 see, Of histories so long, and goings forth So vast, the volumes fill inhnity. Celestial presences have walked with
 man,
 Alluring him to Nebo's lofty height; Transfigured forms in tender light, too loft
 Invisible to our low range of sight. O source divine of things so fine and
 high.
 Touch all thy children's souls with
 power to see That vibrant earth and air and bound-
 less sky Still throb with imminent divinity. Bishop H. w. Warren in the Inde. pendent
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
AUNT CLARAsS LEGACY
By Diana

l Great excitement prevailed during eur supper hour several years ago when father told us children that he his sisters letter, which informed him that she had lost her fortune, that it
 was clearly their duty te offer our aunt a home with us.
 Aunt Clara lived alone after her hus- bands death but as we supposed in wealth, for her furnishings were hand some and antique, the silver and rare china pleased cur eyes when we visited her. and shelves were lined with books which were written by famous authors of that time.
 After losing a large sum of money
 by an injudicious investment, which was made by friend who was known for his shrewd> business capabilities,
 and after the loss of a gOodly sum by the failure of the national bank in Philadelphia, Aunt Clara lost all faith in mankind. She thought that the per-
 sons who wished to be social and friendly with her were seeking to ob-
 tain her money, so she became eccen-
 tric and recluse. excepting once 8
 year, when she insisted on our family
 visiting her for a few weeks. Our aunt occupied her time darning,
 knitting and crocheting, as everything
 with a hole in it. mittens. stockings,
 hoods. etc., were witnesses to her in
 dustry. These knitted garments were
 made of coarse blue yarn and we chill
 dren rebelled against wearing them;
 we wanted them soft and of a bright
 color.
 Our parents did not wish to offend
 Aunt Clara and, besides, they were in
 poor circumstances and obliged to
 work hard and to exercise the most
 ends
 meet, so they insisted on our wearing
 the products of Aunt Clara's handi- work, and also to thank her prettily for
 them.
 We children wondered, when we
 knew that Aunt Clara was to make
 her home with us, if we would have to
 eat our bread without any butter, for every additional expense always re- quired some sacrifice.
 Father procured a position as office
 boy for John. the oldest son. and l, the oldest girl, took care of a neigh bor's baby for two hours each day. The small sums John and I received, with fathers income, enabled us to give Aunt Clara hearty welcome and a pleasant home.
 Our parents supposed that Aunt Clara sold her house and furnishings to pay her debts, but she brought her beloved workbox with her, which as usual was filled with numerous balls of yarn and alarming cotton. The box was as much her companion as 8 pet
 cat or dog are to some ladies.
 I admired the pretty box and con- ceived the idea that if could knit and crochet my sisters and myself could have many pretty things. for of course I would use bright colored wersteds or
 saxony yarns.
 won Aunt1es favor and love by asking her to teach me how to knit
 and crochet. Aunt Clara was proud of
 me as pupil although was reproved many times for dropping stitches! still in the course of the year many pairs
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
Lebanon
ELDERBERRY WINE-HOW TO COOK A HUSBAND.

Editor and Social Corner Friends: am pleased to read all about the picnic. Thanks to all the Sisters who have mentioned me in their letters.
 Mountain Laurel asks for recipe to make
 Etderberry Wine-Pick the berries all off the stems and press them: then take an equal amount of boiling water and pour on the pressed fruit; let stand two hours; squeeze out as much juice as you can; add four pounds of brown sugar to each gallon of the mixture; let stand until worked, which will be three or four weeks, simply putting piece of gauge over to keep out flies; when done working. bung 1t up. You can use more water, if you wish, but the wine will be good or bad In Just the proportion to the water and sugar used.
 Hope .Naugatuck understood the recipe I sent in a few weeks ago was for the elderberry blossom wine and not the berry.
 I read so many recipes in The Cor ner. Recipes to the right of us, recipes to the left of us. fully six hundred" Now have never seen the following recipe in The Corners.
 How to Cook Husband-The first thing to be done is to catch him; having done so, the mode of cooking him SC as t6 make goed dish Is as feilews: Many a geed husband is spoiled in the eeeking some women keep them constantly in hot water, while others freeze them with cen iuraI eeldaess sesas Maether them with
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
WHY READY DIDN'T GET THERE

Dear Editor and Social Corner Sis ters: In spite of the intense heat am going to have a chat with Social Corner Sisters.
 the picnic. I enjoyed every word. am glad all present enjoyed themselve: so we'll I knew all that made an effort to be present would be more than paid for their trouble. I am very sorry I was not present. Did sisters go by this year.
 I will tell you all about it and you can make up your own mind on the subject It may be fate, or 1t may be those things that may happen if they never do. think for me 1t is very plainly written: Thou shalt not go to Social Corner picnic,'' and I do not go.
 T I received a, letter from a good Con necticut Sister asking me to be her guest and go with her to the Social Corner picnic the 17th of July, if they held one. Of course. I was delighted. I waited patiently for Wednesday and when I received the paper I looked it all over to see if I could find any picnic notice.
 When I failed to find a picnic mo- tice the man of the house and oth- CT members of the family had their turn looking at the paper. All failed in finding any notice. And as am so far away I thought I better not start out under such uncertainty.
 Friday afternoon I picked up the paper and carelessly glanced over 1t and the first thing read was there would be a Social Corner picnic. July 17th, too late for me then
 I am still trusting (therelb come a time). I am not supposed to be near sighted. or in need of glasses; but If this happens many more times I shall get glasses that will read there will be 6 Social Corner picnic. trust the next time we will have a three weeks notice and perhaps I can get around by that time for the picnic, As a rule I ana quick to think and act. but I seemed to be very slow in this case:
 How good it seemed te read letters this week freHa Sister M. Roena, GieH~oed and Fay Verna,
 Theedai What de ysuV think aeeut
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
ETTA BARBER.
HETTIE MARIA'S STRING BEAN
 RECIPE

To the Editor and Sisters of the So- cial Corner: Susanna wishes a recipe for salting string beans. My beans did not come up until the last part of July, 1t was so very dry. and in the fall I had an abundance of string beans for the frost if I did not take care of them I picked them and prepared them as for the table, boiled them until well WiIted but not soft, put them into stone jars, took brine from the pork barrel, covered beans entirely with the brine. put a cloth over them and then the cover.
 The day before you are to cook them put them to soak, changing the water occasionally, and the next morning they will be fresh enough to cook, the same as if you had gone into the gar den and picked them.
 I had string beans all winter and until quite late in the spring. You can cut off green corn and salt it in the same way; it takes the sweetness out, but sugar will supply.
 Huckleberry Pot Pie or Slump-One cup of sugar to one quart of berries; put them in the kettle. cover entirely with water, roll a. cover of biscuit dough about half an inch thick, cut a hole in the center, spice with cinnamon or nutmeg. cook about half an hour or until you think the crust is done.
 Perhaps some do not know of this cure for horses that have the skin rubbed off on shoulders or back: Just wash it clean and dust 1t with dry powdered tannin. Tannin is the stuff used in tanning leather; 1t Is astrin- gent and will draw 8 film over the sore and keep out dirt and cause 1t to heal faster than any known remedy.
 HETTIE MARIE.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-09
ARRANGEMENT OF FLOWERS.

Dear Editor and Sisters: As this is the time of year when there is a profuSion of flowers, both wild and cultivated, there is no excuse for not having bouquet. or several to rest our eyes on. on the table close by.
 The effect is spoiled if there is conglomeration of kinds and colors.
 Sweet peas are best arranged alone; but little mignonette adds to the fragrance and harmonizes with any color.
 Nasturtuins need only a few leaves.
 In fact most flowers look better if only one or two kinds or co1ors are in vase and not massed together.
 A little sand in the receptacle that holds the flowers will hold the stems apart and give a loose, graceful ap pearance.
 Asparagus or some fine cut leaves are pretty for the green part
 well remember the bouquets I used to see when a child, that adorn- ed the church. or were exchanged be- tween flower lovers With beautiful fine flowers of mignonette candytuft, pinks, asters and others until the effect of all was spoiled-they were packed so closely together that half were nearly hidden.
 Enid: I thank you very much for the card. I treasure all my Social Corner cards and shall especially one from Cuba. My shower was a source of great delight.
 Glenwood: I thank you much for your kind words of appreciation. It gives one a new lease of life to know their efforts are not in vain. I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you some day. at some of our delightful outings, with Faye Verna and M. Roena and Grace and many others.
 Ever since last winter I have been planning to give AUnty No. card shower as a Social Corner Sister gave her an album devoted entirely to So- cia1 Corner cards; anu when she showed 1t to me I said to myself, "Now what she needs and is going to have is a, shower to help fill that up," but I have waited long, as her birth day is on the 18th of August, and some way Aunty has the knack of doing good deeds just as some one else is only thinking about it.
 I cannot bring the Cornerites all together in a story and give her a grand surprise. but I would like to have her remembered.
 Some times we hear this query: Why are some IWriters so popular ?" And I think the answer must be- as in her case in the words of Edward Ev- erett Hale that they
 Look up and not down, Look out and not in
 Look Forward aand not back,
 And lend a hand"
 THEODA.