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The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11
TRACE DOLLAR sign
Ancient Myths and Story of Eden
Associated With 1t.
Interesting Hypothesis Also Brings
Forward the Pillars of Hercules
Crooked rs" May Be Said to
Represent Willy Serpent

To associate our familiar dollar sign
with the poetry of ancient myths and
the story of the lost Eden of Genesis
seems far cry, yet If one carefully
analyses the two straight lines crossed
with the letter "S," the tradition ap-
years to have foundation.
A study of some of the ancient coins
Of Tyre and, curiously enough, of mod
ern coins found in Guatemala in Cen
trail America, reveals a startling sug-
gestion of the primal basic similarity
of our modern signs of prosperity to
the symbols of one of the oldest Greek
and Roman myths and to the symbols
also of the fall of the human race.
One of the wonderful feats of Her
cules was, according to mythology, the
placing of those famous stones stones
known as the Pillars of Hercules at
the entrGsce of the Mediterranean sea
at the Strait of Gibraltar. Francis Ba-
con, with a pretty conceit, used as a
frontispiece to The Advancement of
Learning" picture of a vessel in full
sail entering between the Pillars Of
Hercules, which guarded the fountains
of knowledge
On coin from Tyre, which provided
some of the furnishings of Solomon's
temple there is a curious blending of
the sacred lore OF the Hebrews and the
myths of Greece and Rome, which
lends color to the theory that Platoe
story of the lost Atlantic was history,
really culled from the Egyptian priests.
and not fiction, as modern writers have
always supposed until Mr.. Ignatius
Donnelly advanced his interesting hy-
pothesis.
On this coin a tree, about which a
serpent is coiled, stands midway be-
tween the two gigantic stones, the
pillars of Hercules, while just below
is a seashell, symbolic of the magnetic
needle which floated in the cop or
seashell which Hercules borrowed
from Helios when he went sailing ev-
cry night, according to the old story.
How our dollar sign should have its
origin in combination of the two
symbols-the straight lines represent
ing the Pillars of Hercules and the
letter IS" doing duty as the willy SER
pent who tempted Eve, is equally mys-
terious. The analogy is not so hard
10 find, however.
May not the meaning lie in this fact
that money is the strength of the
world. without which the search for
the fountain of knowledge is arduous
If not unavailing, and that it is at the
same time the temptation of the hui
man race?
This would explain the meaning of
the straight lines, representing Her
cules' Pillars, and the letter s. rep
resenting the serpent, which tempted
the founders of our race to eat of the
forbidden fruit of the tree of the knowl-
edge of good and evil and which got
them and us into all of our troubles!
Certainly there is wholesome
warning in the suggestion of the SER
pent-like IS" twined about the two
lines which form our mark of wealth
and success-a warning which Solo
mon found it necessary to give long
time ago, and which our delightful
little dollar sign still maintains in it's
symbolism-"the love of money is the
root of all evil"
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11
MINISTER'S DUTY.

We possibly
people
this line they
We would
coored
their the
the higher ground
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP
MANAGEMENT. CIRCULh-

of Colorado Statesman. publ is h d
weekly at Denver, Colorado. required
by the act of August "a, 1913.
Editor. Joseph ID. ID. Rivers. Den
Yer, Colorado.
Managing Editor. Joseph D. d. Riv-
ers, Denver. Colorado.
Business Manager, Joseph d. ID. Riv-
ers. Denver, Colorado
Publisher, Joseph ID. d. Rivers, Den
yer, Colorado.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day of October, 1913.
CHARLES B. PRIOR.
(SeaD Notary Public.
(AIy commission expires March S, 1914.)
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11

still complain 'eu
finding accompshes very little 1t WI"
to minister with goou
all he to built up
up MS
that but one ROOM
better
for his
he to their
hay hogs chickens etc
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11

Mrs. S. cIneman of 1920 WeIton
street is agent for the Face Purity
cream. She also gives lessons in
Hand Painted China and Bate enburg
for SO cents lesson. A large supply
of hand painted china always on hand.
Call and see her beautiful display.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11

13 CENTS A DAY BUYS A PIANO.
AMOS FROM $8S UP. COLUMBINE
MUSIC CO., 920-924 18th STREET.
CHARLES BUILDING
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11
THE DE LUXE.

Furnished apartments Two and
three rooms. with hot and cold wa
ter in each kitchen. Also front room,
single, electric lights and gas. Mod
ern throughout. Rates very reason
able, 2352-235S Odgen street, corner
Twenty-iourth avenue. Phone York
6707. Mrs. r. NJ. Blakey.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11

Profitable Cherry Orchards.
Two cherry orchards in New South
Wales. Australia, yielded $4,000
worth of cherries this season.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11

For rent five room frame hous,
at 322 oath street. Apply at 1872
Curtis street, room 25.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-10-11
What Started the Fuss.

Where are you going, Maud?"
I'm going to have my hair curled,
Francine."
"Why not send it. dear?"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

was shed, all Of Shylock's goods were coniscated
unto the state OF Venice Even this was not enough
It being proved that the hapless Shylock had by In
direct and direct conspred against the life Of
citizen 81 Venice, his life was placed at the disposal
of the duke.
This was a rather nifty solution of problem
which might have given Solomon few mo.
ments pause 1t has been criticised on the ground Of
plausbility Nothing like it could ever have happen
ed in real life" But something very much like it.
in essence, has just happened in real life-in the
Kansas FEDERAL court, to be specific. coal company
had certain coal rights beneath farm in Cherokee
county. The coal, however, the surface
that it could not be mined without destroying the
farm. TO the pages of Shakespeare went the learned
jurist before whom the issue was joined The law
allowed the company to take it's coal and the court
awarded it, but in taking it the company strictly
forbidden to injure the surface of the farm in any
manner Let the company take all the coal it could
scrape of the ground, but IT, in the scraping, any
furrowss'were disarranged or any crops mlssed up,
the company must look to itself. Which would seem
to argue that the bard of Avon knew what he
talking about when he wrote that interesting
which falls to the lot of Pora, Shylock, .et al, in
"The MERCHANT of Venice"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
North DQk0tdS Beautiful Weather

Never in The Genealogical history Of North Da
koa has such delightful weather prevailed during the
month of November and the first half Of December
has been experienced this year. The temperature
fully ten degrees above the normal there was
less than the usual precipitation, abundance OF
sunshine, storms and very little wind move
ment. This condition following the disagreeable
weather at the close Of October permitted fall plow
ing and other work to progress to much larger
extent than is usual at this time Of the year. In the
portion of the state the ground frozen to
quite a depth during the last week of October but
during November the ground thawed and thousands
of bushels Of potatoes were harvested and without
much loss from the freezing Of the ground The trees
budding and lilac bushes are budding. The
streams are open in many places and the Missouri
river has not closed, and there is very little ice
ming. Stock on the range is in excellent condition
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
P0rtia to Date

The late lamented Mr.. Shakespeare has been, from
century to century, subjected to less of what
his countrymen would call "spoofng," because he
made the fair Lady of Belmont don the robes of
doctor learned in the law and decide, along strictly
Progressive lines case at bar. It was knotty
point Antonio and Shylock had reached the stage
which . Missourian would call Showdown" An
tonio's flesh was clearly in legal jeopardy and Shy.
locks whetted knife getting sharper every mo-
sment. The fair Portia gave judgment against the
royal merchant and the star Of Shylock was appar-
emily ii the ascendant The law allowed and the
court awarded, the pound Of flesh What more
NAMED to be done but to enforce the penalty?
But at this psychological moment Portia raised an
interesting technicality Let Shylock take his pound
Of Aesh, but let him take more or less at his peril.
II the scale did but turn in the estimation Of hair
a. III IL taking the pound Of flesh drop of blood
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
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Tuesday evening G. w. Harris Of
Bismarck gave one Of his travel lee
lures through Switzerland and the
Rhine, which was we'll attended
George WEIGH of Bismarck brought
Mr.. Harris down in his car and they
were entertained for dinner by Mr..
and Mrs., C. D. King.
Clifford Craven returned home last
week from Glen Ullin, N, D.. where
he went on business.
Al Welch and Abe Higgins autoed
to Bismarck Friday.
Miss Clizbie of Bismarck visited
over Sunday with her cousin, Mildred
Warren.
Miss Edna Niles and father went
to the capital city Friday.
A. Harris and Albert Hunt took
dinner in Menoken Thursday.
Mrs. IA. r. Welch entertained
few friends Of Ruth's in honor of her
birthday Saturday. Those invited
we're Magdalin Cris,. Mary Wood, Ha-
eel Klipstine Elizabeth Craven and
George Harris. All report a good
time.
The following pupils Of Menoken
school No. were neither absent Or
tardy for the month: Arnold Neuge-
beam, Axel Wall, Loyal Craven, Mary
Wood
Miss Mable Murray expects 10
start home Friday to Hebron, N. D.
She has been with her sister, Mrs. G.
D. King, for nearly a year.
H. L. Taylor Of Fargo, N. D., was
caller in N-enoken Monday.
VIM Baker drove to Bismarck
Thursday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
That Husky Infant, The Parcel Post

America will leave its stocking up few days
longer than usual this year, in order to get hand
some New Years present from Postmaster General
Bureson in the form of substantial increase in the
parcel post service.
The weight limit parcels in the first and second
zones will be increased from twenty to fifty pounds
The weight limit parcels in all zones beyond
the second will be increased from eleven to twenty
pounds.
The rates in the third, fourth fifth and sixth zones
will be reduced materially
And after March is books to be admitted to
the parcel post-a thing that should have been pro.
vided by congress in the beginning.
Less than year old, the parcel post has surpass.
ed all expectations in the amount of business it is
doing, in the profits it is making and the increase
in its facilities that Postmaster General Burlcson
has brought about under the general provisions OF
the law authorizing him to change rates and service
lp the beginning eleven pounds was the limit Of
packages throughout the service. Then this limit was
increased to twenty pounds in the first and second
zones, and the local and first practically
made one for rate-makng purposes. Beginning the
first of the year. ftypound packages will be handled
in the first two zones, and twenty.pound packages
throughout the service. fR
These changes in the public interest The
thanks of the country due the postmaster general
for his wise and broad conception of duty which is
that he should exert himself to the public and
not to cramp the public service in the interest of
private concerns. y.
There is nothing, now, to prevent the consumer
buying eggs, or butter, poultry any other farm
product direct from the farmer for shipment by par
eel post The express monopoly is broken, and this
steady expansion of the parcel post will prevent it
from ever again squeezing unjust profits from the
public 1t will do WELL indeed, if it survives at ALL
Duluth Herald
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
A Community Christmas Tree

Arrangements have practically been completed
which will guarantee Community Christmas Tree
for Bismarck This will place Bismarck in the lead
of all other cities in the state in the way Of enter
prise in this line This is feature for celebrat-
ing the Yuletide and has been adopted by New York
City, where tree, Is feet in height is to be placed
in Madison Square park; one in Washington, OH the
capitol grounds; one, 80 feet in height, in Minneap
oils, at Gateway park, and one in Aberdeen, S. d.
So far. Bismarck is the only city in North Dakota
which has signifed it's intention of having such
enterprise.
few days ago The Tribune took up the
and it has become quite popular with the people Of
this city Yesterday the movement made sue
cess by the guarantee of the citizens and, through
the courtesy of N. P. Agent Mcdonald the tree will
be located in Northern Pacific park
Through this enterprise large tree will be erect
ed, decorated with many colored electric lights, and
will stand from Christmas Eve till New Years night
It will be thing of beauty and will add cheer to
the city, and will be a Of pleasure for tie
poor children who cannot have a tree in their home
If the weather permits, there may be some kind Of
exercises, though this has not been worked out.
However, it is movement in the direction of
enterprise and will put Bismarck the map
of the first cities in the United States to recognize
the latest, upto-date manner in which to mark
the happiest holiday OF the year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
A Naval HOLIDAY Impossible

"rhe absolute futility of the naval holiday idea
says statement issued by the Navy League of the
United States lis evident to all students of inter-
national affairs and is slowly dawnng the public
in general The position of certain European coun-
tries with reference to any move toward limiting
armament will all such pronouncements to fall
fiat" $
The league points out that Germany in particular
ridcues. the idea of following such made by
Great Britain at this time. Britain is now supreme
on the seas and holiday OF any length would leave
her supreme for just that time. Other nations
making strenuous efforts to gain upon her strength,
and those gains would be held back just so long as
the holiday lasted --,.T-
Russia. for instance, has not single dreadnOught
onp!eted but she has eleven in of construc
ton. *She is anxious TO get into the big ship game.
She srouts the idea of stopping work on those
dreadnoughts. Her position is further shown by her
f?ilu;c 20 take any step whatever toward the calling
Of TIC Hague Peace Conference which was sched-
ucl for 1915, and for which preparations should now
be going forward Tho privilege of calling these
ferences have hitherto been accorded to the car.
Europe has already made up its mind that the confer
ence is to be postponed and that postponement may
be indefinite
Americans the Navy league points out, have some
difficulty in getting the European view Of all these
measures looking to reduction of armament or inter-
national peace. They do not appreciate for instance.
the fact that Europe refused to allow
sderaton of reduction Of armament at the last Hague
conference Germany and Russia would have with
drawn from that conference if the question had been
insisted upon. They will not enter into the next
ference if these questions considered Since
the Balkan war both these nations are increasing
their armed forces.
1t, therefore, becomes evident that neither wouGi
for moment agree to the consideration of
navalz1oliday. Both have secuted the idea since il
vas Suggested by Great Britain. Without the assent
OF these powers, the suggestion can produce no re-
suits. 1t is, therefore, absolutely dead, despite the
enthusiasm that maybe shown toward it by the more
progressive nationss a& M
1t is practically impossible says the league, to
suggest any such movement toward peace that would
not result in advantage to European power witE
reference to some rival. The watchful jealousy OF
thess nations makes it impossible to get them 70
consent to such measures would be possible to
nation situated like the United States The proposal
of 1naval holiday could, under no conditions, have
lived to get past the brstling breastworks of Ger
many.
u 1t lis bubble that glistened for a moment and is
gone.s
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
Correspondence
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D. C. Poindexter Of Jamestown Wis
tied over Thursday with his friend
H. H. Ellsworth, before going to Bis
marck to<'assume his duties as thirq
| trick operator.
Ray Sand1v, our efficient county
commissioner, has been here during
the weekSaran ging to ship two cars
of horses toSClear Lake, Iowa, satur,
day, and colsfng UP old accounts.
Mrs. Roy Sheppard and baby, OF
Fullerton, N d., arrived Wednesday
to visit with her father, Thomhs
Parke, at the S. n. Parke residence
Messrs Lefty Cordner, Scoop Fisll-
er, Houser, Baker and Bryant motor.
ed down fro mthe capital city in the
latter's Ford Saturday night to at
tend the dance after. the medicine
show; and mingle among their ac-
quaintances. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. e. 4. 8Amundsen were
given another farewell party last Fri
day when number OF their friends
dropped in to pass the time of the
day and make merry while there was
yet time. The usual interesting game
of progressive. whist was the main
past time, with Miss May Random
and II. Fl. Ellsworth winning first
prizes When the hot and delicious
supper appeared sometime after mid.
night, and each guest had partaken
of his or her fill, the host and host
ess were presented with useful
three piece carving ,ssetsas a small
token of the esteem they were held
in and a lasting memory Of the pleas
ant occasion.
H. e. Wildfang arrived from Nc
Kenzie Monday to assume his duties
in the Sterling State Bank as assist
ant cashier
Subscriptions are being taken at
Beals and Parke's stores towards a
Christmas fund for the children in
this vicinity.
Mrs Emma Nierling was a Bis
marck visitor last Monday with her
daughter Laura Ellsworth, while hav-
ing some dentist work done.
H. H. Mayer, N. p trainmaster,
was here on business for the com
pany Saturday last.
Master Carol Leomis. formerly
of here, now at Bismarck, won the
silver set as the most popular Sterl
ing baby at the Hot Spring Red
Cross medicine show last week.
Mrs. Theron Ellison entertained
the whist club Wednesday evening
and as sort of farewell party eur
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. L. Amundsen. It
was one of the hapniest occasions Of
the season and the departing guests
again demonstrated their whist play
ing, abilities by winning the slead
prizes, though Mrs. Amundsen allow
ed the other lady guests to cut for
her prize and Mrs. r. G. Fogarty
proved the lucky member. A most
delicious lunch with chicken salad
as the headliner was spread before
the merry throng at. midnight AND
the other good things that accom-
panied were of the best the hostess
could prepare, therefor huff sed.
Howard O!Hara was called back
from Bismarck owing to the sudden
illness of his wife, DR.. Roam accom-
panying him. Mrs. O'Hara is doing
nicely now. O. G. Baker relieved :.
H. O'Hara nsecond trick at the d..
pot during his wife's illness.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

with Miss Irene Danielson Thursday.
Mr.. H. Walborne of southeast Alta.
was a business visitor in Ryan on.
Friday
The Farmers Union meeting held.
at the Pleasant View school house
was a success.in spite Of the fog.
Mr.. Halvor Halvorson and Bert
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

Danielson jcurnel to Regan Friday to
transact some business and attend
the Kiefer auction sale.
Many new members were taken in
and the work of organizing is going
rapidly forward. "Be Farm Boos-
ter
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

The Eoard of Education of New York City has
just secured an appropriation Of $4,000 with which
to operate during the coming year after-schoo play
centers in 1GS Of its school buildings Each Of these
centers will accommodate from $50 to $50 school
children The school yard and the school gymnasium
will be used for this purpose, and will remain open
from $3.50 to $50 p m. The expense consists Of
$3.50 for the director OF the and 800 per
sion for extra janitor service making total Of $3.50
for an afternoon center accommodating approximately
aO6 children. or about 1.6 cents per child
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Mr.. Chris. Peterson very delight
fully entertained a number of his
friends at his homesouthwest Of Alta
on Nov. 20.
Mr.. Bates delivered load of lum-
Der for Geo. Hugelman Saturday.
Mesdames DanielsOn's, Halvorsons
and Messers Morrison and Haly0rsOnI
Of southeast Alta, attended the com'
formation and church services at
Regan Sunday.
Messers Danielson and Schafer
were callers at the HalvorsOn home
Sunday.
The outlook for the past week has
been rather shaded owing to the
dense fog which hid Old Sol from
view.
Mr.. Arm Daniels0n was business
caller In town Thursday.
Miss Carrie Adams took supper
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

Mr.. Bryan is not the only secretary that the Pres
ident has obscured. Secretary Tumulty's rarely
appears in print, either
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

1t is likely to puzzle Mexico to find head for
the government whom it would not be possible to
describe as usurper.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

Slides in the Panama canal occur with sufficient
frequeneyto entitle them serious consideration In
figuring the cost of up-kcep %%
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

The cheerful disposition that John d. Rockefeller
always displays seems only natural when the recent
Standard Oil dividends are considered
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14

-Ushers for the new audi.
forum. Inquire Of Z. H. L. Vesper-
man.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-12-14
TOO LATE 70 CLASSIFY.

LosT-K. OF C. watch charm pendant
on Mott line, Dec. g. Return for
reward to l.. D. Rockford, Bismarck,
~ D.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-08-27
Miners Want Recognition.

TRINIDAD, Col. Aug 10. endorsement
OF the efforts now being made by the
United Mine Workers of America to
cur the recognition Of the coal op-
orators in district Is, wss embodied
In an ''emergeucy resolution" passed
this afternoon by the Colorado State
Federation of Labor, in session here.
The resolution, which also condemn
ed the ~policy;of the coal operators Of
importing armed guards and promis.
ed the moral support of the affiliated
unions In the event the miners should
strike, precipitated q stormy scene In
the session. Charges OF "tailors''
and "~Iscavtots of the labor csuse''
were made against the faction that OBJ
jected to action until the resolution
committs reported.
A deadlock still exists in the threat.
ened strike OF union miners, the union
leaders demanding recognition and
The coal operators fatty refusing to
treat with the organization. Frank j,
Hayes, national vice president of thu
United Mine Workers, declared today
that the strike would be callsd thu
moment 1t became certain that NJ
other hope remained of settling OF thu
unionists.