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The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
Washington the
Truly Great Man

You must excuse me from uniting
with you to honor the memory of your
lllustrious countryman, since 1 could
not do SO with sincerity, for Washing
ton scorned a crown, and did more to
bring royalty into contempt than all
men who have ever lived.-Emperor
Francis /. of Austria.
Until time shall be no more will a
test of the progress which our race
has made in wisdom and virtue be de-
rived from the veneration paid to the
Immortal name of Washington.-Lord
Brougham.
Again Is here the anniversary of the
birth of George Washington-a legal
holiday from Porto Rico to the Philip
pines, and a notable day to the 160,-
100000 who are carrying the English
language around the globe, as well as
to all civilized peoples.
Washington's place in history has
long been fixed. If he is not the
greatest man of all time it is not pos
sible to name a greater. This Is the
Judgment of civilization and has stood
unchanged during the years since his
death.
Nevertheless, history has done
Washington a great wrong. Unable
to find in him the imperfections Of hui
manity, 1t cast aside his humanity
and re-created him as an impersonal
superman, as far removed from flesh
and blood as are his marble statues.
This deification of Washington is
thing that we American must undo.
Weighed in the balance as flesh and
blood, he loses not one jot or title,
but rather gains in greatness, while
we gain human Father of this Coun-
try. For George Washington, in spite
of history, was as human as any son
of Adam.
The proof that Washington was very
human-a man of full blood and hot
temper, sensitive, modest and doubt
full of his capacity, fond of the good
things of life as he saw them and re-
luctaht to give them up even at the
call of duty-is ready for the asking.
1t is in the writings of Washington
himself-not SO much in those state
documents in which he was more or
less on parade-as in the thousands
of intimate pages of diaries and let
ters. Let the student once forget
Washington the demigod, and Wash
ington the man springs to life from
these writings And there is abun-
dant corroboration-if it were needed
in the writings of his contempora-
ries.
Delving into Washington's papers In
search of the real man, we come upon
all sorts of little things that show
him to have been very much like the
rest of us in many ways. We have
space for but these:
The superciliousness Of the British
officer rasped the Colonial Washing
ton to the quick. After the Great
Meadows campaign he declined non
descript command in these words: IF
you think me capable of holding
commission that has neither rank nor
emolument annexed to it you must
entertain a very contemplate opinion
of my weakness, and believe me to be
more empty than the commission IT.
pif."
Washington liked good wine and his
Madeira was famous. We find him
aghast over the fact that fifty-six bot
ties Of it had been served to casual
visitors at Mount Vernon during his
absence and writing to have it stopped
at once. He says claret Is good enough
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
Brakeman Fatally Hurt.

Grand Junction.-E. R. Thum of
Cardiff a brakeman on the Midland.
fell under the train at Palisade and
was fatally injured.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
$3.50, 100000 Voted for Pensions.

Washington.-The largest pension
bill ever reported to Congress, carry
ing appropriations aggregating $780,
100000, was passed by the House by
vote OF 219 to 40, with an amend
ment which will make necessary an
additional appropriation of more than
$1,000,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
wasbInoton,s "charmed Life.r

The Indians said Washington bore
charmed life after he got four bull
let's through his coat and had two
horses shot under him in movement
led by General Braddock against Fort
Duquesne.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
Washlnoton.

If our American institutions have
done nothing else but furnish to the
world the character OF Washington,
that alone would have entitled them
to the respect and admiration of man.
kind-Daniel Webster.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
Showed His Wisdom Early.

George Washington was just twen-
ty-one years old when Governor Din
widdie sent sim on perilous jour
ney to Ohio to find out the strength
of the French, which he accomplished
handily.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
Hartwell Business Houses Burned.

Hartwell, Neb.-Fire damaged or
destroyed practically all the business
houses here, with loss estimated at
$4,000 to $4,000.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

Colossus-like for his native land,
Brave in the face of the jealous foe,
He smirked at his looking-glass,
And was plunged in the deepest depths
of woe
BY a freckled country lass.
OF one of the greatest men of earthl
He had his faults; he loved and made
A fool of himself as others do;
When women praised him he displayed
A human greed for flattery, too.
Let us praise him,
Let raise him
To fame's highest place, since he
Though SO great in council hall
And in war was, after all,
So very much like you and me.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
ODE TO WASHINGTON.

The following ode was found in an old
scrap book, and is supposed to have been
written by Mayor Gaynor of New York
when he was still too obscure to persuade
the magazines to publish his literary eff
forts.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

Again we celebrate the birth
OF one of the greatest men of earth
Great in peace and great In strife,
Great in the council hall:
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

Thank God! the peoples choice was just,
The one man equal to his trust,
Wise beyond lore. and without weakness
good.
Calm in the strength of fawless recti-
tudei
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

Great in the
sight of a crit
ical wife
The greatest thing
Of all.
Neither a saint nor
a demigod,
Just a sprout from
the virgin sod,
Faults he had as
h a We o t n g +
men:
He sowed so m o
wild oats. too,
But he did his
duty sublimely
when
He found that the
thing to do.
Weak in the flesh,
he still could
stand
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
WAS DISTRUSTFUL OF FRANCE
Washington, With Prophetic Eye,
ForetoId the Conflict That Later
Sundered the Two Countries.

George Washington was not one of
those who was disposed to consider
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

His rule of order, justice. peace,
Made possible the worlds release:
Taught prince and serf that power is but
a trust,
And rule alone which serves the ruled is
just.
Whittier.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
New Mexican Cabinet Under Huerta

Mexico City, Feb. 20.-The Cabinet,
it is believed, will be composed as
follows. subject to the ratification of
Congress:
Foreign Minister-Francisco de la
Rarra.
dragon.
sio.
Minister of Fomento-Alberto Gil.
Minister of the Interior-Alberto
Garcia Granados.
Minister of Justice-Rodolfo Reyes.
Minister of Public Instruction-Jorge
Minister of Communications-Dav
de la Fuente.
Mexico City, Feb. 2O.-Francisco
Madero, deposed from the presidency.
has been exiled. Huerta was elected
President by Congress last night to
serve until an election can be held.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22
Strict Non.Interference by U. S.

Washington, Feb 20-An attitude of
strict non-interference will be main
tanned by the administration toward
the Huerta-Diaz regime in Mexico and
no formal recognition will be accord
ed the self-styled heads of the govern
ment until they develop a stable ad-
ministration. Any suggestion of ap-
proval or coincidence over the events
of the past two days will be with
held.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

1t is alleged that Washington once
threw a silver dollar across the Po-
tomac river, but he never threw away
money by purchasing lobster for a
chorus girl.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-02-22

Washington never travelled abroad
never saw a baseball game, never
played golf and never hooked his
wife's waist; but it is alleged that
he did lay cornerstone or two.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald, commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge, seeks a man to
intercept his daughter, Molly. who is
headed for the post. An Indian outbreak
Ia threatened. Sergeant Brick Hamlin
meets the stage in which Molly Is travel
ing. They are attacked by Indians, and
Hamlin and Molly escape in the darkness.
k1amlin tells Molly he was discharged
from the Confederate service in disgrace
and at the close Of the war enlisted in
the regular army. He suspects one Cap
tain Le Fevre Of being responsible for
his disgrace. Troops appear and under
escort of Lieut. Gaskins Molly starts to
ioin her father. Hamlin leaves to re1oin
his regiment. He returns to Fort Dodge
after summer of fighting Indians, and
finds Molly there. Shots are heard In the
night. Hamlin rushes out, sees what he
believes is the figure of Molly hiding in
the darkness and falls over the body Of
Lieutenant Gaskins, who accuses Hamlin
OF shooting him. The sergeant Is proven
innocent. He sees Molly in company with
Mrs. Dupont, whom he recognizes as a
former sweetheart, who threw him over
for LeFevre. Mrs. Dupont tells Hamlin
LeFevre forced her to send him a lying
note. Hamlin declares he has been look
ing for LeFevre to force him to clear his
record. Later he overhears Dupont and a
soldier Matching up money making
plot. Molly seeks an interview with
Harnlin. She says her father seems to be
in the power of Mrs. Dupont, who claims
to be a daughter of McDonald's sister.
Molly disappears and Hamlin sets out to
trace her
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
CHAPTER xxI.-continued.

He tramped along the brightly illu-
mined street, and out upon the dark
road leading up the bluff to the fort,
his mind occupied with the events of
the evening, and those other incidents
leading up to them. There was no
doubt that Miss Mcdonald and her IA
ther had returned tn their home. But
what could he do to assist her? The
very knowledge that she had volun-
tarily appealed to him, that she had
come to him secretly with her trouble,
brought strange happiness. Moreover
his former acquaintance with Mrs. Du-
pont gave him a clue to the mystery.
Yet how was he going to unravel the
threads, discover the motive, find out
the various conspirators What were
they really after? Money probably, but
possibly revenge. What did the wom-
an know which enabled her to yield
such influence over Mcdonald? What
was the trap they proposed springing
The Sergeant felt that he could solve
these problems If given an opportuni-
ty, but he was handicapped by his po-
sition; he could not leave his troop,
could not meet or mingle with the sus-
pected parties; was tied, hand and
foot, by army discipline. He could not
even absent himself from the post
without gaining special permission. He
lgwore to himself over the hopeless
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

some trail to follow as patiently as ar
Indian. There would be tracks left
somewhere, if he could only discover
them. If this was hasty occurrence
in any way an accident, something was
sure to be left uncovered, some slip re
veal the method. He would trace the
movements of the father first, and
then search the saloons and gambling
dens for the two men. Though unsuc
cessful with Mrs. Dupont, he knew
how to deal with such as they.
The stage agent was routed out OF
bed and came to the door, revolver in
hand, startled and angry.
"Who?" he repeated. Major Nc
Donald? How the hell should know
Some officer went out-yes; heavy set
man with a mustache. 1 didn't pay
any attention to him; had government
transportation. There were two other
passengers, both men, ranchers,
reckon; none in the station at all
What's that, Jane"
A woman's voice spoke from out the
darkness behind.
"Was the soldier asking if Major
Mcdonald went East on the coach,
Sam?"
Sure; what do you know about it %
"Why, was outside when they start
Cd" she explained, \"and the man in
uniform wasn't the Major. 'I know
him by sight, for he's been down here
dozen times when was at the desk.
This fellow was about his size, but
dark and stoop-shouldered."
"And the others?" asked Hamlfn
eagerly.
81 didn't know either of them, only
I noticed one had black beard"
"A very large, burly fellow?"
mo, l don't think SO. l didn't pay
special attention to any of them, only
to wonder who the officer was, cause
7 never remembered seein' him here
before at Dodge, but, as l recollect,
the fellow with beard was rather un-
dersized; had shaggy buffalo-skin
cap on"
Plainly enough the man was not Du-
pont, and Mcdonald had not departed
on the stage, while some other, pre-
tending to be he, possibly wearing his
clothes to further the deceit, had
taken the seat reserved in the coach.
Baff1ed, bewildered by this unexpected
discovery, the Sergeant swung back
into his saddle, not knowing which
way to turn.
CrO RE CONTINUED
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

wardness of one of the gentlemen who
invariably rode over the hounds. Al
one of the meets the M. F. H. rode
up to the awkward hunter and, in the
most chilling tones, said: "Mr. So
and-so, there are two dogs in the pecE
&oday, Snap and Tatters, which | an
especially fond of and I would esteem
it favor if you would avoid killing OF
manning them with your horsei
hoofs." Certainly, my dear fellow,
replied Mr.. So-and-so, "but, as l do no
know them will you be kind enough t.
put tags on them for me-"
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

the Captain belligerently, before !
lose my temper at this internal i'm
pertinence.'
Hamlin surveyed the two calmly
confident that the woman knew more
than she would tell, and utterly indit
ferent as to the other.
Very WELL" he said quietly, "I will
learn what I desire elsewhere. I shall
find Miss Mcdonald, and discover what
has actually occurred"
"My best wishes, I am sure" and
the lady patted the Captains arm
gently. 1--WE are losing this waltz"
There was but one course for Ham.
lin to pursue. He had no trail to fol.
low, only vague suspicion that these
plotters we're in some way concerned
in the mysterious disappearance. Thus
far, however, they had left behind no
clue to their participation. Moreover
he was seriously handicapped by igno-
rance of any motive. Why should they
desire to gain possession of the girl!
1t could not be money, or the hope OF
ransom. What then? Was it some
accident which had involved her in
the tolls prepared for another? If so,
were those unexpected orders for Ma,
| jor Mcdonald a part of the cons piracy,
or had their receipt complicated the
affair? The Sergeant was a soldier
not detective, and could only follow
a straight road in his investigation
He must circle widely until he found
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

Many of these squirrels are lively
young fellows, born last April, who In
the early spring will set up housekeep-
ing for themselves. These squirrels
are Chickarees, which sounds much
like the name of a tribe of red men.
This variety is found from Maine to
Minnesota, and through the middle
west and as far south as Tennessee
and Virginia. It Is the hardest of
the American squirrels and seems to
enjoy the winter. 1t may be seen
tunneling under the snow. shaking
it's fur clean when 1t emerses, as IL
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

Embroidered linen is effectively used
in this model with broad sash of
blue and white striped silk. The low
belted frock is the newest for chill
dren A pretty feature of the little
skirt is the cluster of plaits-in the
front, and the broad revere on the
front of the blouse is another. The
sleeves are set into the normal Serge,
linen, chambray or ratine can all be
used successfully with this design.
Girls dress pattern (633O) is cut in
sizes to IL years. Medium size re-
quires 25s yards of SO inch material
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" Of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

ness of the situation, as he tramped
through the blackness toward the
guard-house. The sentinel glanced at
his pass, scrutinizing it by the light Of
a fire, and thrust the paper into his
pocket. Hamlin advanced, and at the
corner saluted the officer of the day.
who had just stepped out of the guard
house door.
Good evening, Sergeant" the latter
said genially. "Just in from town? l
expect they are having some dance
down there tonight"
Yes, sir" hesitatingly, and then
venturing the inquiry: May I ask if
Major Mcdonald has returned TO the
post?"
Mcdonald? No." he glanced at his
watch. "He had orders to go east to
Ripley on the stage. That was due out
about an hour ago."
"Tc Ripley? By stage?" the Ser
geant repeated the words, dazed.
'Why-why, what has become of Miss
McDonald?"
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
GRO BE CoNTINUED.)
Land of Small Opportunity.

Census reports from the Panama
canal zone give the population there
today as 63.&1O, of which about 42,00C
are employees of the canal commission
the Panama railroad and of the vari
GUS canal contractors. General!
speaking, the soil is not suitable fol
farming. 1t is not likely that Amer
leans will be attracted, and since
other occupants than Americans, fol
obvious reasons, are not desirable
Colonel Goethals is in favor of the de
population of the zone, except so fal
as 1t will occupied by canal opera
tives and by the military necessary fcl
the protection Of the canal.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
Old Yacht Still Survives.

The famous old yacht America,
which won the Queens Cup in the
races between the American and Eng
lish yachts over half century ago,
is now owned by Butler Ames of Mas
sachusetts. Occasionally the yacht is
taken out for a short cruise
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

This smart little collar adds great
ly to the effect of this dress. The
lines of this design are simple, but
exceedingly modish. There is a pref
ty bloused effect at the waist line,
and the skirt may be cut with high or
normal waist line. The sleeve, which
fits smoothly into the armhole, is full
ed slightly into broad cuff. Buttons
and buttonholes extend from the V
shaped opening at the throat to the
bottom of the skirt and the long line
is very graceful. Cheviot, serge, whip
cord or ratine are all suited to this
design.
The lady's one piece dress pattern
(6344) is cut in sizes "a to AZ inches
bust measure. Medium size requires
55s yards of So inch material.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

coming from bath. 1t is on the alert
from dawn to sunset, and on moon
light nights such as we now have It
may be seen having high fun disport-
ing itself under the trees. 1t does not
hibernate, and while it may have
many enemies in the forest it has in
the cities practically only one, the cat.
indianapolis News
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
Anomalous.

Queer thing, wedlock. You find
YOURSELF attached to woman, and go
and get tied to her. When you find
you're tied to her, the attachment dis
appears.-Judge.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
TOUCH OF COUNTRY IN CITY
Squirrels in indianapolis Accorded
Freedom and Made Pets by All
Glasses of the Citizens.

In several parts of the city it is
noted that there are more squirrels in
evidence in the parks and about the
lawns than ever before. and that they
have little or no fear of any one, even
boys having come to treat these inter-
esting relics of the primeval forest
with kipdMess and consideration.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
Too Much Hopping.

New Yorker-"One of our new ho-
tells. Uncle Bill, is to contain over
$500 rooms" Uncle Bill-"Gee crack
cyl I'd hate to be the bellboy! p
Judge.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

The officer smiled, shaking his head.
I'm sure 1 don't know, my man." he
returned carelessly. Come back with
Barrett and his ladylove. likely. Why?"
suddenly interested by the expression
on the others face. whats hap
pened? Is there anything wrong?"
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

Didn't Improve Situation.
There was a certain master of fox
hounds in one Of the English shires
who was greatly angered by the awk
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04
Intere Sted.

Husband Cat the police station)-
They say you have caught the fellow
who robbed our house night before
last
Sergeant-Yes. Do you want to see
him?
him. | want to know how he got in
without waking my wife I've been
trying to do that for the last twenty
years.-Judge.
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

Nothing equals Deans Mentholated Cough
Drops for Bronchial weakness sore chests,
and throat troubles-5c at all Druggists
The Winslow mail., 1913-10-04

Prices of mules are reported to be
rising in Missouri
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-28

The Illinois senate vice committee has been max
ing searching inquiry determine the cause and to
offer remedy for the white slavery evil 1t has sum-
moned as witnesses some of the biggest employers OF
labor in the state in order learn far possible
the average wage paid women and girls
To what extent, if any, are low wages responsible
for the social evil?
Should there be minimum wage established?
If So what should this minimum wage be?
These are some of the questions to be solved by
the senate committee Their investigation has created
widespread interest At this writing of the mem
bers of the committee are in Washington for the pur
pose OF urging the president to launch national cru
>sade against white slavery They will ask him to call
a national conference of the governors of the states
and of the state committees which have undertaken
the investigation of the evil Every respectable clt1-
zen in the state of Illinois must wish this senate com
mittee godspeed in it's efforts to wipe out the white
slavery curse and to check the social evil far as lies
within its power.
The city of Chicago appropriated fund and ap-
pointed commission composed of some OF the most
prominent men of the city to investigate vice conditions
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-28
The Senate Vice Committee

This commission after many months OF careful nvestl-
CATION gave report which was enlightening. The
chairman of the commission is Dean Sumner. In view
of his position and his opportunity for securing facts
relative to the question: in Chicago is better
qualified to speak and perhaps no man can speak SO
authoritatively as Dean Sumner the cause OF the
social evil Last summer in address to mayors
from MANY cities assembled in convention at Evanston
he made statement which respectfully submit to
all who are seeking determine the cause OF the social
evil. He said
The second point want to make in
connection with the vice problem has to do
with its solution I have never been in sa-
loon fight, and I approach the subject without
bias I think the vice commission has as
whole approached the subject without bias.
We came to the conclusion that there is no
more damnable institution than the saloon as
at present conducted. 1t is the one thing that
is breaking down political system, it is the
one thing in every community that is break
ing down the community. WE FOUND
THAT 1T IS THE GREATEST SUP
PORTER OF THE SOCIAL EVIL, and we
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1913-03-28
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VOLUME VIII
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