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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

railway mail service and the postoflice
service, with view TO a more eff
cient utilization Of the entire force Of
postal employees and to afford better
opportunities for the advancement Of
worthy and efficient clerks in post
offices.
"To extend the provisions Of exist
ing law so as to provide substitutes for
railway postal clerks who are absent
with pay on account Of sickness, the
expense of employing such substitute
to be borne by the government instead
of by the clerk
"To authorize the issuance Of postal
money orders payable at any money
order office.
"To authorize the removal Of the
limitation on the amount Of postal
savings deposits. with the proyiso
that interest shall not be paid on more
than $1,000 This will permit postal
savings deposilors to deposit any
amount"
"The report indicates that the
growth Of the parcel post business
has been phenomenal The expert
ence gained I'm the operation Of the
system under tha revised rates and
weights has shown that a further re-
duction Of rates and Increase Of
weight limit is justified" says the
postmaster general
1T is believed that the parcel post
should be made eventually to serve
the people as fully ahd completely as
possible without interfering with the
efficient conduct Of the postal service,
and that changes in the regulations
that will have the effect Of increasing
the volume Of parcel post mail should
be made gradually and only after ex-
perience and Investigation have shown
that they may be put into effect with
out loss or detrlment TO the service"
In connection with what is referred
to as the "prodigious growth" Of the
parcel post service, particularly, Mr..
Burleson discusses additional compen-
sation to the railroads for carrying the
mails He says that data IL being Sc
cured by the department which will
enable him 10 lay before congerss at
later date his conclusions "as to what
will be Just and adequate compensa-
tion for all services which the rail
roads have rendered or will be called
upon TO render the government"
IL is pointed out that the mailing ~
newspa pers and periodicals as second
class matter al the one cent a pound
rate and free I'm the county Of pub
lication for tho first time in the his
tory Of the postal service exceeded a
astaiutfnnnnwl cmfw vb vbgkoetata
billion pounds during the last fiscal
,ear."
In connection with the transporta-
ton Of magazines and Other bulky
second class matter by fast freight,
instead OF by the regular mail routes,
the postmaster general expresses earn
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE
Rev. Samuel Laird, d. D., a widely
known Lutheran minister, died at his
home here today. He was pastor en-
erltus of st. Marks evangelical Lu-
theran church in this city, ana was 81
years old
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

themselves and trying to devise plans
to get money for the purchase of
Christmas presents, but it is all decid-
ed now Yesterday afternoon the city
commission notified all officers that
salary for half a month would be al
lowed all policemen. before six
o'clock yesterday every officer mad
received his salary in part which in
suros a real Christmas at their homes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

VII EMSTGAD. Curacao, Dec. IL
The Venezuelan secretary Of state for
foreien affairs, Dr. Jose l.. Andara,
resigned today according TO dis
patches from Caracas
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

LAXATIVE RROMO QCfNINE tab
lets remove cause. Thoro is only one
"BROMO QU1NINE.' It has sigma
ture Of H. W. GROVE on box. 25c,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

BOSTON, Dec. 17--E1ra Ripley
Thayer dean Of the Harvard law
school, was nominated for associate
justice Of the supreme court by GOV
crnor Foss today
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18
City NEWS

- -
8
SUFFERING WITH smallpox Al
lltlt about 20 years of age was yes
tcri1Y removed from his room In a
local hotel 10 the city pest house ne
disease was not diagnosed as small
pos unDI Yesterday.
''NIl IlNN N' I'M IINN' 'r'Ih'r OF ''
''.'lI huihh"ll' "I Iul7"' ls an orig
lh'I go"d r"'as hoo''er ana Wlll nave
'H'r-' OF ID" state ot Arkansas 10
"rt.n.' delegation TO attend the
Wl'd states Good l|oadS meeting 10
Joe h'ld mere nest i''l..
THE ENAMlNATlON being con-
Quoted hy the oklahoma Association
~ Veterinarians Will close tonight. ac-
Tulsa. aud officer ~ the organization.
Again yesterday mauy veterinarians
from over the state were busy taking
The examination, which is being held
i'm the assembly room rf the Com
mcrcial club
q
JONAH :. HOOVER. Of Turlry, and
Miss Mandie S. Rose. of Sporry. who
gave their ages MS II and is resper-
tN,ly appeared before tho clerk II
the county court yesterday to obtain
marriage license. The court clerk
rr.,,- gsupipious and after close oues-
uouing, the would-be bride admitted
that she was under age. They then
failed TO secure tine ceremony
ticket"
.
r.,,q,i,,,rr,, ,v,rrrp Ducl,ot re-
,.'.i 49, I'm, 40 a.. s.,.o,,l d,,.e
o,i.t "n,,r bunto il, pittshurg conn
", ,,hilh ro.Ilted in tro orrnst of "a
n p,,,l..fcrd who had tumped
81 -oo bo,d fro,, thn federal count
fl, 1rr.l,oaac where he WAS charged
,,.s t,l.op back to tbe federal fau i'm
Ntu,t1uon
.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-12-18

rcss should be- Miss Mccarthy has
starred with Henry Irving and Wilson
Barret as well as with her husband.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
S AW Y e r. S
Farm Produce
DIRECT SELLING

Why do you divide your
profit with the local buyer,
when you can sell direct to a
big New York Wholesale Pro-
duce dealer, who has an office
here in Skowhegan and several
depots in New York.
| want your potatoes and
apples. | pay cash for each
delivery on daily New York
quotations.
| intend to run this business
until April 1st, 1914.
BURNETT MOZSON,
9 HEsELTON STREET
House Of J. s. Goldberg
During shipping hours. near freight
depot. tf39
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John p. WhittemOre

The death of John p. Whittemore
occurred last Thursday at his home in
the Malbons Mills district at the age
of 70 years He had been sick for
some time. He had resided in Show
hogan all his life and was we'll known
to large circle of acquaintance. By
occupation he was a farmer and had
been in the past proprietor of large
farm. The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home,
Rev. George Merriam of the Bethany
Baptist Church conducting the SER
vices.
Mr.. Whittemore is survived by one
son, Harry J. Whittemore, the two
having lived together, and three bro
theirs, Charles P. Whittemore, Samuel
Whittemore and Joseph Whittemore,
all of Skowhegan. There is also one
sister, Mrs. George Barrett of Canaan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
GRANGE FAIR
Held at Ripley Friday After Having
Been Postponed Two Days

The annual Ripley Grange fair was
held Friday after having been post
poned two days because of bad
weather. The travelling was such that
the attendance was not up to past
years. A fine display of farm
produce, fancy articles and antiques
were the attractions in the Grange
Hall. The baby show in the after
noon drew quite a crowd. The pull
ing match was won by the team owned
by Nell Thurston while second and
third prizes went TO the teams Of
Frank Bryant and Fred Tibbetts. A
baked bean dinner and supper were
served in the dining room of the
Grange hall and a midnight oyster
stew followed the dancing, music for
the dancing being furnished by Smiths
orchestra. In the evening at the
Grange Hall the dramatic club pre-
scented the drama Home Ties" before
large audience. Those having parts
in the cast were Orville McPheters,
James Boynton, Phil Addition, Fred
Haseltine, Gertrude Smith. Edith
Boynton, Eva Films, Bertha Haseltine,
Lima Farrar.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
DRESSMAKING

After an absence of four years
have returned to make my home In
Skowhe gan, and shall be glad to do
dressmaking for customers, old and
new. Huot system used.
MRS. HARRY NJ. CULLEN,
Summer Ward House, Middle st. 4w40s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
w. p. ORDWAY.

tances in Skowhegan her home hav-
ing been here since the death of her
husband Howard J. Annable of Bos-
ton several years ago. She was a
member of the Bethany Baptist
church. Beside the aged mother pre-
vously mentioned Mrs. Annable is
survived by three brothers, Sherman,
Frank and Alexis Green of Skowhe-
gan, all of whom have the sincere
sympathy of the community.
Funeral ceremonies are to be held
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the
home, Rev George Merriam officiating.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
Mrs. COrdelia lGreen) Annable

Friends were grieved to larn of the
passing out OF Mrs. Cordelia (GreenJ
Annable at the home of her mother
Mrs W. y. N. Green on Summer St
Tuesday noruing. Mrs. Annable he 4
been confined TO her bed since July 5
but her final illness dates back to
April when she had the misfortune
TO fall down stairs. Her death how
ever came suddenly at the last
Mrs. Annable had many acquain-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23

Envelopes printed with your name.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-23
100 NewSNeDress Skirts at Very LowPrices j

One Lot Gray Whpcord Skirts in New Models s.. 5oea
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Several other lots of whpcord Diagonal Fine
Serge Skirts at S. 90, S7.5oea
One Lot Ladies this make $3.50
So. 90 and 81. 90 each 81. 50 each.
These good Work Skirts they not the extreme
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New Lot this Extra Double Texture Rain Coats
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Chance generally fayors the pru-
dent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
PETTINESS.

No one is so unpopular rs the petty
perSOn-the person who always froWnS
down oil everything that he himself
didn't make or suggest or plan; the
person who. although liking Il thing
will always pick a flaw in ii; the per-
son who is afraid TO say anything
heartily on admire anything unreSerY-
eGly. Such individuals. whether they
be grown-upS or boys OF girls. are the
very dark spots in world where there
is 50 much TO admire and love ana so
much worth doing.
Don't let us get carried away by the
idea that q naughty pride, that STINT
ing praise, that ability to pick flaws III
everything. are good qualities to cultl-
vate. They are not; they are the quail
ties that will disqualify us-that is TO
say. they are the qualities that will re-
act upon ourselves. spelling our own
work. What we should do IS just the
opposite-praise where praise should
be given. see the best and. if neceS-
sary. correct the flaw. But don't think
we ourselves are the only ones able 10
plan worth while things. Only in this
way will we encourage the best that Is
in others and only in this way will we
grow ourselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

There was a king once, and he married
a great lady, and she departed on the
birth of her first SON And a little after
this the king married another WIFE, ana
she. too. had a son. The two lads grew up
tall and strong. Then it struck the queen
that II was not her son who would come
into the kingdom. and she set 1t before
her that she would poison the eldest son
And so she sent advice to the cooks that
they should put poison in the drink OF the
heir. hut as luck was i'm il, the youngest
brother heard them, and he told his
brother not to take the drauSht. nor TO
drink it at all. and so he did. But the
queen wondered that the lad was not
dead. and she thought that there was not
enough OF poison in the drink, and she
asked the cook to put in more on the sec
ond night. 1t was thus they did. ana
when the cook made up the drink she
said that he would not be long alive after
this draught But his brother heard this
also, and told him likewise. The eldest
thought he would put the draught into a
little bottle. and he said 10 his brother:
IF ! stay in this house ] have no doubt
she will do fer me some way or other.
and the quicker leave the house the bet
ter | will take the world for my pillow
and there is no knowing what fortune
will be or me-" His brother said that ne
would 90 with him. and they took them
selves off to the stable and they put sad
dies on two horses and they took their
sOles out of that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
THE TOURNAM ENT.
Nv sidney tanier.

Bright shone the lists, blue bent the shl's'
And the knights still hurried amain
To the tournament under the ladies' eyes,
Where the jousters we're Heart anu
Brain.
Flourished the trumDets, entered hea'"
A youth in crimson and gold;
Flourished again: Brain stood apart
stee-armored. dark and cold
Hearts palfrey caracoled gayly rouhu'
Heart tra-li-ra d merrily;
But Brain sat still, with never a SOUND
So cynical-calm was he
Hearts helmct-crest bore favors three
From his lady's white hand caught
While Brain wore plumeless casque'
not he
OF favor gave or sought.
The trumpet blew: Heart shot glance
To catch his lady's eye.
But Brain sazed straight ahead, his lan0e'
To aim mort faithfully.
They charged. they struck; both fell, ootn
bled
Brain rose again, ungloved; -.
Heart. dying. smiled and family SAID
"My love TO my beloved"
Charles Scribner, Publisher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

day They planned il all the way home.
Kirstic was going to ask for a chocolate
colored Pomeranian and Ken wanted
strong. white English bull that could eat
up Cecil's dog If the occasion ever arose.
They told Mother at the lunch table
and | am sorry To tell YOU that Mothc:
did not seem 20 think very highly of this
plan of theirs.
I'm sure" exclaimed Mother. that
YOU can ask for something much better
than nasty old dog. Think. Kirstie.
How would YOU like a real little coolln,
stove that you could put fire in and cook
with truly
Kirstie almost weakened. but the inn
agnary Poms imaginary eyes pleaded
with her-and Ken was watching.
Ken, I'm sure. would much prefer in
engine that goes on real tracks with
switch YOU can turn. wouldn't you,
KEN" persuaded Mother.
I'D rather have a bulldog" answered
Ken. who had sturdy will
Father made bargain with them. He
said he would buy them dog for their
birthday-iust one dog between them
provided they could let him know what
kind To ge. before their birthday.
That sounds very easy. but it was one
of Fathers clever tricks. He knew Ken
wanted "A bulldog more than anythin;
in the world. and he knew kirstie was a
little afraid of bulldogs. and had her
heart set on n funny brown Pom. And
their birthday was only a week off. AZ
times Father had the talents Of the evil
genius in fairy tale.
Ii was nurse who suffered most The
two children argued together about
Poms and bulls all day. just as grown
men argue over politics. Sometimes II,
seemed as though Ken's strength of will
must win out and Kirstie would give In.
what they're there for
But not a very fierce bull, Ken" she
would plead and Ken foolishly would an
swer:
"All white bulls are fierce. That's
Then Ken seemed about to weaken. like
a gentleman.
i wouldn't like you to he scared, kir-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

/ My work is now complete continued
tho ryl, joyously. and as I owe my sue
cess to your kindness | shall he glad
TO have YOU gather as many of my lilies
as YOU can carry home"
| The boy did not hesitate TO accept this
generous offer and soon he had gathered
a great armful OF the exquisite flowers
These win do. thank YOU" said he.
! But the ryl WAS not content. Walt
| wait-wait," he cried. lauGhingly, and
plucking moro and more Of the flowers
he fairly loaded Bob down with them.
. Then, when the boys eyes could just see
| over the top of his lilies. the ryl cried
out:
Now. thcn-hold tisht! Goodby--thcre
YOU co.
"Goodby." answered Bob. but his voice
sounded strangely far away in his ears,
! and in the same instant he was standing
i'm the North Fields. his arms filled with
great lunches of beautiful Easter lilies,
which filled the air with their delicate
fragrance.
The little village church was gorscously
arraycd that Easter Sunday. for Bob
lilies were on every side and were the
! wonder OF all who saw them. Never he
fore had such exquisite flowers been
brought To the town. and every one IN
quired where they came from.
So Bob's story was soon well known,
for he had told his mother and the min
lister all about his adventure with the
little ryl.
After the sermon was over the WIDOW
approached the minister and asked
What do YOU think about IT, SIR pid
my boy really meet with the creature he
calls a ryl?"
well" answered the minister graNeiy'
ut sounds TO our ears like an improbable
tale But il IT is not true where ala the
lilies come from"
They certainly never grew in the North
Fields replied the widow ferhaps'
sir, miracle has come to pass
quite likely. madam said the good
man; Easter is the season of miracles.
Copyright 10y l.. Frank Bauin')
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

Bob soon pushed a chair to the chimney
and began searching in the high cupboard
for the blue bottle.
II stood in the exact spot his grand
father had left it. and. Selling it in ms
hand the boy climbed down and began
his return journey without loss of time
When he reached the North Field there
was the ryl, sitting on the stump ana
waiting patiently
Bob placed the bottle on the stump pe-
side the little fellow. and noticed, WIN
surprise. that the cork reached far above
the ryl's head.
Hell never be able to open it, thought
the boy: but the ryl did not seem bit
worried. He placed his hand over hbs
heart and bowed gravely to Bob. saying:
IF cannot tell YOU how grateful ! am
for this favor. You have removed all my
troubles by means of this gift. Now. in
return. tell me why you were crying when
| found you here
81 had hoped to gather some Wild
flowers for Easter" said Bob. but Wheh
| got here / found they had not yet blos-
somed. We are too poor TO keep hover
garden. YOU know: so when | found there
we're no wild flowers It made me sorry
The ryl leaned against the blue bottle
thrust his hands deep In his trousers
pockets. and whstled tune thoughtiuIy'
The boy watched him with much anxiety,
for he had begun to hope the ryl would
help him BY and by the little man SAID
We'll. you must come with me 10
Brazil. That is the only way to help you.
When YOU are there | will give you
enough lilies TO make you the wonder ana
admiration of the whole village.
20. | can't go so far from home cried
the boy. Mother would be dreadfuliy
worried about me"
The ryl laughed. It's far Journey
he said. but not long one. Here-take
this bottle in your left hand
Bob obeyed, although he was somewhat
afraid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

that looked like a dirty piece OF paper
blown along 10y the wind.
IT'S n dog" cried Ken standing up ex-
citedly. Foxy will eat him up. what I
coward he isl Hes scared to death
The dog Foxy was chasing maze
straigh: for the twins. and Nurse quickly
pushed them out Of the way. Right III
front of them he turned around ard
faced Foxy desperately while Foxy ~no
was bully. stood stick still
They had a good look at the dog as ne
stood there-a grayish brown animal, with
bristly hair and such thin body you
could see where his ribs ended. His nina
legs were trembins horribly, bui ms
teeth we're barred and he looked ready ior
Foxy. though every CULVER OF MS tai'
showed how he hoped Foxy wasn't ready
for him.
Then a very queer hing happened.
ITO be continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13

Scncgambia TO color all my llics except
that one big field i'm Brazil but ! fear
those must now remain pure white, since
no more color-food Is to be had
ITS too bad" said Bob sympathotical-
Is. Il wish 7 could help YOU.
The iyl clappcd his hands with delight
perhaps YOU can" he said. with sly
wink at the boy. why do you suppose
have been stopping here with You ana
chattcring nonsense unless ! had puf-
posce Ryls are not allowed TO ask favor-
Of human beings. but since YOU have Of
forod OF your own free will To help me-
there is 40 reason why | should not ac-
cept the kindness.
what can | do2" asked the boy won
derngly
..Your grandfather once had a bottle OF
the plant food | am in search of, re-
piled the ryl Il don't know where he
got it or what he used IT for. but he kept
II in a tall blue bottle In the cupboard
over the chimney"
"Oh. yes" said Bob; '1'vc seen the bot
Tie often"
''Do you know where IT is now?' asked
the ryl.
1T IS still i'm the cupboard. over the
chimney Mother has never touched 1t
since grandpa died. for she didn't know
what 1t was
The little man rose to his feet AMI
leaned over the edge of the stump as he
said. in voice that trembled with anXl-
ETY..
"If had that bottle should be happy
Then I'll get it for YOU" replied Bob.
But If you wanted 1t so badly, why
didn't you go and take IT,
That would be stealing answered the
ryl. "Bu, If you make me a present OF
your grandfather's bottle you Will save
my beautiful field OF Brazilian lilies"
I'm run for it now cried the boy.
walt here until come back"
lie sprang up and darted away toward
the village When he reached it he tore
down the main street at full speed and
reached his home almost out Of breath
His mother happened to be out AT the
time, but the door was Unmatched, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
BELONGING TO THE FORUM.

Early in the week we received a
letter from reader saying:
would like to be a member Of the
Tribune Junior Forum. ! have many
things 10 put in the paper such as puz-
zles, drawings. stories. poems. compo-
sitions. and many other things
EDNA Z. STRANGMEYER.
Brooklyn. n. y.
We take this opportunity of telling
every child who reads this page that
he or she belongs. ana that any
thing sent to us. whether it be draw
ings. photographs poems, puzzles, es-
saws or stories. will be published II
they are up to and beyond the stand
ard of the work of the other girls ana
bows whose contributions have ap-
peared on this page.
Ii is very gratifying to get the
poems. stories. etc. that our readers
send us. and we hope that all of our
readers will want TO send things as
Edna Strangmeyer does.