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Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
TWELVE YEARS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Whatever embarrassment the United States may have suffered by the acquisition of the Philippine has been to a very great extent set aside by the of the last twelve years. The social chaos the years of transaction has been reduced to order and a government designed increase the well being the whole population has been tablished made effective throughout the archi- peago The public forests of nearly 50,000000 have been placed under regulations which the gov of the United States might with great advantage to the present and the future of this country. Courts have been created before which a cases, whatever social class presented, may considered freely and without prejudice. Pro- vision for revenue sufficient maintain proper government has been made without presSiVe taxation. Five hundred thousand children and youth have been assembled from year to schools under intelligent instruction In a egis- atfve assembly representatives the people opportunity participate in the work of govern ngs and to the meaning of liberty.-Bernard the May Atlantic.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
Picked People
By WALT MASON

If there picked people in this country of the free what a fine upstanding country these United States would be! Half the jails might be abolished and upon the poorhouse door, there would be a sign announcing: Nothing doing any more!' And the cops might safely sIumber all night long upon their beats. and thered be homeless pill grims finding lodgings in the streets, and but few would perish the creakng galloWS if there picked people in this country of the If there picked people. homes now full grief would be glad with song and laughter they long, long ago, ere Tired Father took placing crimson tints upon his beak. he handed to the brewers all his earnings of the week. million weary might forsake the tubs and studs, and a million ragged children might be wearing hand some duds and million useless loafers might be busy the bee, if there picked people n this country the Half the sorrow and he trouble n this weary world from a brmming fIagOns, sparkling wines and whiskey sours a brighter, better present, what d might if there were picked people this country of the free,
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02

Time evens things. Within the shadow of Bun her JIilI monument. few nights four Boston policemen badly beaten by sailors from a British cruiser which paying the Hub presumably friendly visit. It insidious at tack. The policemen. believing that the revolution ary accepting good faith the treaties which have existed between the United States and the mother country, were probably off their guard. Then along these Brtons. har boring the resentment almost q century and half and started it all again in almost exactly the spot where it started before. It is srat flying announce that the invaders finally subdued locked up. But this incident ought to have depressing effect upon the peace advocates. The American revolution the last that could have been expected to break out afresh
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
Arizona Republican Editorial Page

themes which would not be found in a we'll regulated theater in fact. the authorities would permit them Co presented. Then the movies decency only.
 Representations of crime were still allowed, but crime, that is. revotng. outrageous crime has been eXcised
 Now it is proposed to prevent the representation of brutal In time the paths of the nov ing picture will be well defined for the by regulation that they therein, and the movies will be robbed of all danger the young and I1pressionable mind.
 Meanwhile. the mechanical appliances are being improved that shimmering effect trying q moral doecct
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02

Religious emotion is capable of leading devote~- to do heroic exceedingly foolish. things the sternness of their heroism by depends upon the correctness of their religious ideas For instance a dispatch from Tolio says that gently Buddhist priests of Formosa- suffering from religious mania and having detest this world and the things of it, set their temple aIire, formed in procession and. reciting prayers walked into the flames. Their opinion that by this method they would surely arrive in heaven, and 1t is that death the dreadful which they chose did appear to be agonizng them It is weu-observed that intensity of religious feeling is not assurance of right opinions
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
Requlatinq the "Movies"

The regulation of the moving picture business is thing In the early days of the industry little regulation needed. The subjects chosen generally proper, about such themes as would be presented In a respectable theater. The moving picture men were catering to audiences composed in great part of children and presented only pictures fit for children
 The cor1petition drove the movies" prOprietors into improper fields and we were presented with
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02

Secretary Bryan's announcement that the people will write their platforms hereafter naturally makes one wonder who written them in the past.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02

This country buys more diamonds than any other in world Also automobiles Also soda Also more chewing gum. Is tt any Fon- of living?
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
USED TO IT

Officer-Now, you git out O here, young lady, or you'll land the workhouse!
 Striker-I aint afraid of the worl1house; I've been in a worEhouse ever since I started work!- The Masses.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
FEMININE FINANCE
Ut is the Safe Way.
(The Popular Magazine)

IIhe
 Mabel Boardman, who is the brains and energy of National Red Cross, has great repu taton taking money away from the big finan- ciers of the United States. business through through. Whenever she needs additional sums noble work of the organization, she gets train, big cities, assemblies in each town the wealthiest and
 T am anxious you and such amount. This is how it be done
 Then they and do it.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02

The Pittsburg city council with a wisdom not found such municipal bodies. has decided not o attempt regulate feminine dress
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02

(BOstOn Transcript Do you keep coffee in the bean?" No, madam; brains
Arizona republican., 1913-06-02
IF HE FINDS ONE HE'LL SEND HER TO ST. HELENA
By John T. McCutcheon

Icopyrign,: 1913: By John T. MccutclconI
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
N''H1''seHua'Hs

tor will deliver the first OF a series
OF. sermons entitled: The Place OF
Christ in History" These sermons.
six in the series. will be given at the
Sunday evening services through
out
On Tuesday evening the Rector
hopes to start course OF Bible lee
lures for men. to which most cor
dial invitation is extended to all
men in the parish. TO all who are in
terested The class will begin its
work with a course in the Old Tes-
lament Prophets.
"Wednesday and Friday evening at
5:30 the regular half hour Lenten
services
4 cordial invitation TO all friends
and visitors In our city to all SER
vices from the Rector and congre-
CATION.
The Nestry OF the parish are re-
quested TO meet the Rector at the
rectory. s07 Fillmore street. Mon
day evening at O'Clock All mem
beers of the Nestry are urged to be
present
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
First Christian.

Bible School. 9:i5 a. m.
Public Worship. II. 90 a. m. and
1880 p. m,
Junior Endeavor. 400 p. m.
Senior Y. p. S C.. f.. $50 .. m.
Theme OF morning sermon: "A
Glorious Church"
Theme OF evening sermon. a
Mighty Prophet"
Special music at each service. At
the morning hour Mrs Horace Rus
sell will give violin solo
4 very cordial invitation to all
our services is extended TO the gen
eral public
a warm house. a hearty welcome.
inspiring music and a practical mes
sage await YOU
W. =. JENNINGS. Pastor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Christian Endeavor
-: Column:
.hIiSTiAN ENHEANOR
LESSON, FEiiil AIRY 2S
h"iical Missions. Matt 1911.

h~iical Missions, Matt 10. ~.
Daily readings.
Preaching and healing Matt 4:
1926.
Christi Commission Mark 1914.
leo
Apostles Practice Acts 8:I-IO.
CIT 10 the Church 4 Cor y.
al
Gospel Healing Rev. 22.l-5
The needs OF the Medical aid i'm
Tie needs OF Medical Aid in For
ri1a Lands.
Sanitary conditions are very bad.
You cannot get them 10 be- Chris.
uans when you have to 20 90 the
witch doctor for treatment.
Heal the body and they are ready
for you 10 talk religion 10 them.
Heal the body and they know YOU
nave something better than they
have
Heal the body and then the, have
strength 10 follow Christ
When one OF the heathons is con-
vented be- works Tor Christ with all
his might
4 medical missionary can get q
hearing and win twice as many peo-
pie 90 Christ AZ a missionary who Is
not
Regarding Medical Missions.
Missionaries were driven out OF
kashmir until a medical mission was
started and at once opened the way
for the gospel
There Is about one medical mis-
iionary 10 every two million people
n heather lands. 10 the same num-
Der OF persons In the United States
there are four thousand doctors.
Once seven American missionaries
"a China whote 10 the Edinburgh
medical missionary begging for
medical missionary. saying that the
work was greatly hindered because
no medical work was connected with
II.
Missions obtained an entrance 10
Korea, the hermit kindgom. largely
through The work OF a medical mis-
s.onary. DR. " y Allen who saved
ihe life OF the kings nephew I'm.
deavOrers Daily Companion
California social service.
To- preparing 20 receive the vast
lum Der Of forcign-speak.ur people
" DO Will flock 10 the Pacific coast.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Central PRESBYTERIAN,

The pastor will preach at / a m.
and 1.3O p. m. The evening sub
ject will be: Looking Ahead"
talk to young people
Sunday School. s:45 a. m.
Endeavor service. s:3o p. m.
Morning music.
Anthem: Il Pray for the Peace
OF Jerusalem Lyons.
Violin Solo Selected Miss Mas
terson.
Evening music
Anthem: Beyond the Stream OF
Time"-Pinsuti.
Organ Solo: Festival Overture"
-Flagler Miss Howard.
Come and worship with US today
X. Thomson. Minister.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Riches often Bring Trouble

Gods blessing upon Abraham, shared
by Lot. brought strife between their
servants Abraham perceived that the
two families had better part Lot rs.
scented Abraham gave him his choice
~ country, and Lot chose The most FER
tile the Plain ~ Sodom Lot rlade
his home In Sodom. while his nocks
and herds were paSturcd IN the region
surrounding
Doubtless Lots wife had 20 do with
the choice The family lived there
three year, The riches Of the country
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

and especially 20 san Francisco. with
/ the opening of the Panama cana
the Christian Endeayor societies. the
baptist Young Peoples unions and
Tho EpWorth League OF San Fran.
cisco recently organized worlds
congress of young people Tho qucs-
lions Of immigration and ESQ. rcli
faiion wer" f.Fr sscd BOO aht adj.
dresses.
worlds Christian Citizenship Con.
ference.
There win Pee another great con.
Vontion held on the Pacific caosi
next summer U is called the
Worlds Christian Citizenship con.
ference. and viii convene o. Port.
land, Oregon. from June 20 to July
Is. closing just IN time to allow the
delegates who attend TO 20 from
there 10 Los Angeles where the
international Christian Endeavo'
convention will convene
The program for the Portland
Gathering is one OF the greatest
hat has ever been put together and
plans are made for twenty thousand
delegates Rev George " Henn
state president OF the Texas e Z
Union. h the Texas representative
OF the National Reform association
under whose auspices the Portland
convention will be- held Hc has
perfected plans for taking PARTY
~ twenty or thirty from this state
going hy way of Yellowstone Park
where a siy days trip through the
Yellowstone w.Il bc made After
attending thr Portland convention
'hoy viii attend the Los Angeles
convention and rotlln homo with
fhe fcvas Eudc.tor.fs on fr.r .ar
'n. frrir
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Cleveland Street Mission

Preaching service Sunday AT II a.
m. and AZ 1880 p m. by Rev. $ -.
Clements.
Sunday school at 3 p m.
tinue throughout the week. com
mencing at 1880 p. m. each even
ing. All are cordially invited
Robert Prydc, pastor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Amarillo Church of Christ.

Meets each Lords Day in the
county court room Song service at
10 a. m. bible study at l0:i5 a. m,
prayer praise and communion serv-
Ice az a m Every member of
the Church OF Christ is urged TO be
present
The public is cordially Invited.
strangers are assured a welcome.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
ieyclnnd ST baptist Mission--Spe,
cial Meetings.

Preaching services have been held
this week and will continue all next
week, there will aiso be services
there at ! / a. m. and : 30 p. m.
sunday The community is being
awakened relislously and much good
is being done.
Rev. Robert Pryde pastor OF the
North Side church, assisted by the
Rev S =. Clement. associational
missionary. is conducting tins meet
ing
The public is cordially invited 10
attend
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
First Church OF Christ. Scientist.

First Church Of Christ. Scientist.
Regular Sunday services. ll:OO
a. m. and 1880 p. IN.
Sunday School. for the benefit Of
students 90 years OF age and young
er. . 80 a. m.
Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting. 7:30 p. m.
Christian Science reading room in
the church building is open from
200 to soc p. III. daily, except
Sundays. where the Bible and au-
thorized Christian Science literature
may be read, or purchased, II de-
sired
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services and visit the
reading room.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

hHd q dphi~lue
effect upon the
people Lot
righteous soul
vHs yrNeI This
more ti.ll offset
ting ti- rlarm ~
country Vhich
DOB, wife loved
Looking b1 X
with Iougtu
belrt ~ fbc time
81 its destruction
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
First Congregational.

Sunday School. 9i5 "A. m.
IL a. m, Regular monthly object
and illustrated sermon to boys and
girls. Sunday School will stay to
this service. Subject. THE Great
Dipper"
Evening Service. 7:45 p. IN.
Theme: Loving the World"
Everybody welcome.
c. ]. KELLNER. Pastor
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
sccand BAPTIST. 40 y. Pierce 81.

sunday school az 9:l5 a m
prcachms by the pastor at II a. m
and I. 80 p m, u. Y. p. t.. $3.50 D.
m. Life OF St Paul Leaders Bro
Harry Lar and Mrs. Law
Our song service ,tartes at 7:3U
p. m Gene and bripf your friends
The pastor will preach az Parkc
school house at 500 p. m, weather
permitting.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

est son II Tcrah
After Abraham had accepted the Di.
vine call aud become soJourner In
canaan, his rocks and herds Increased
greatly, under Gods blessing Others
OF Gods servants In the past were
greatly blessed with riches. for In
stance job But the blessing of the
Lord very rarely makes wealthy His
sanity people during this Gospel Age
II may he asked. why this chang.
I'm Gods dealings; The reply Of the
Scriptures Is that mp TO the time Of
Christ, Gods blessings were To men a.
m~n. hut since then Gods saints ARE
New Creatures IN Christ" The terms
Of discipleship are that the sacrifice
their claims 20 all earthly riches and
blessings, To become heirs of God aud
ioint-heirs with Jesus Christ 10 the
Heavenly inheritance. God dealt with
Abraham - q friend and promised him
earthly blessings Iiut He accepts Je-
sus and His followers as sons. and
promises them Htar,nly things
Abrshsr,'s Friends Not Joint Heirs.
Lot was man nearly Abrahams
age. the son OF Haran God did not
call Lot nor any other ~ Abraham's
relatives. but merely himself. to be- the
recipient of the Promises This did not
hinder Lot from being with his uncle.
but permitted him To share the bless
lngs Of Divine providence. which guild
ell Abrahams affairs Similarly. the
spiritual children of Abraham alone are
heirs 10 the A'rahamic Promise. and
not their friends and relatives. although
the latter may share reflex blessing
Of spiritual influence through associa
ton with them.
These spiritual children Of Abraham,
Christ and His consccrated followers.
are particularly specified as the heirs
OF the Abrahamic Promise Gala
tians 3.29l They All have faith and
spirit Of obedience similar 10 Abra
hams Jesus Is their Head as well as
their Redeemcr: aud they become His
disciples by a covenant ~ sacrifice.
similar ~ His own.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
NJ. Andrews Episcopal.

Sunday School 9:i5 a. m
Morning service and sermon. II
a. m
Evening service and sermon. 7:30
p m.
Beginning Sunday evening the rec
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

sara h. \ bra
hams wife aud
half sister Some
have erred In the
study or the
chronology of the
narrative Abra
ham i mention.
Ell FIRST amongst
his brethren be-
c a Sc OF his
greater promi
hence. although
he was the young
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Evangelical Lutheran.

German services. $500 p. m. at
the First Congregational church.
Tenth and Buchanan streets. All
are welcome
l.. j. WERNER. Pastor
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

THE Bible teaches that there are
not many rich. great. wise or
~ learned. who enjoy the Lords
special favor. but chiefly the
poor of this world. rich In faith. But
whoever concludes from this that God
Is prcjndiced against the rich. or that
all the rich are inlqultous and have
gained their wealth through fraud,
errs grieyously God Is no respecter
Of persons. His estimation is from
The standpoint Of the heart There are
both good and bad rich men. Just as
there are both good and bad poor.
Abraham. though Terah's youngest
son. NJ the death OF his father doubt
less inherited all that remained Of his
possessions. including the share OF
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Houston Street Methodist.

Sunday School. 9:45 a IN.
Preaching Services. 1900 a. m
and I:45 y. m. by the pastor
Come and worship with US.
W l. CAUGHRAN, Pastor.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
First Presbyterian.

Sunday School. 9:45 a. m.
Junior Endeayor, $500 p IN.
Senior Endeavor. $50 D. m.
Public Worship. 100 a. IN. and
1880 D. IN
You are cordially invited to wor-
ship with us
]. ~ IVY, mister.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
First Methodist.

Sunday School, 9:i5 a m.
Preaching. 1900 a. m Subject
Home"
Class Meeting. IL IN.
Preaching, 1880 p. m Subject
Law OF Degeneration
All without church homes espec-
tally invited to these services.
c. c. BRANNON, Pastor
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

ft ~ t'H.N POI Nf'fI p.
snr lost Der NE
Abraham a.cI DIS hear, upon Cod,
promise rH... .Hrcr'a.uol fo doe Co.,
turc no. >Hh HHs ro1, ho.pmltr
aud rp-lab.-I .fNf1lh with him CO..
their Accomplishment o. these tvo
families. bu.H $500. uiouu1ucd. Vc >.r
ILLUSTRATED fH. I" uH.. between seek
ing chiefly the Divine approval aud
seeking chiefly earthly welfare
Many Christian people today make
mistakes similar to Lots They allow
conflicting earthly interests to sop
srn,e them from Gods favor Thus
they involve themselves and their fam
HES In the snare ~ 'h" wicked The
Masters advice should be remembered
Sock so FIRST 'hr Kingdom o. cod
aud His Righteousness,
Gods Blessing Makes Rich.
Whoever hl. Gods blessing is rich
indeed regardless 1f tho amount Of
earthly prosperity Those whom tho
Lord makes rich with Ilis promises
and H. favor have The joy which 9th
ers va.niy seek These iri" riches orr"
obiaiuablc by Oh who learn ~ God :
favor in Jesus Christ
Gods Covenant win Abraham wa
not Heavenly hr' rr-'h'v aui 20 M
earthly people B.f 'he -rcI 3. Two
f1.d-an earthly 1u3 Heavenly Seed
Tho promises - cod apnc-a.uug o.
'fe-e iHa seeds are rs.. different. a.
a.. ...f S..it Nf. show
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

The special music to be given by
the choir at the Polk Street Meth
odist church services today is as fol-
lows:
Morning
Anthem. Wake the Songs of
Jubilee -Fairbank
Solos Selected Mrs O. D. And
ing.
Evening
Anthem: Praise the Father. -
Berry.
Duet-'The King of Love. My
Shepherd Is Miss Owsley and Mr.
Madden.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23
Polk Street Methodist.

Sabbath School, 9:45 a. m. Les
son: Gen. bells
Preaching. 1900 a. m. and 7:30
.. m by pastor. Subjects; Great
Lives. as Lights that will not go out
on land or sea"
Leagues. 500 and 6:3O p. IN.
See program for music for IL a.
m. and 1880 p. m.
Come let us worship. The invita-
ton is for you.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-23

To- preparing 20 receive thp vast
number Of forcien-speakiur people
no viii flock 20 the paclf, coast
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-10

is represented here" would indicate
Spain.
There is no doubt but the memorizing
OF these codes is remarkable, and on
that basis may be paid for. But can
not understand why thousands will
continue 10 believe that a strange, IN
seen power is possessed by these so
called clairvoyants who flourish and
grow rich on money defrauded from
the credulous pleasure seekers who
frequent the resorts.
one more incident on clairvoyancy.
Some time after the Ali Ben Hassan
episode, a number Of those who had
been present were invited to investi-
gate that wonderful gentleman again at
a friends home in Brooklyn. one OF
the scholars had sufficiently awakened
by this time TO declare that he thought
Il was possible the manner in which
the questions had been asked had sug-
gested their answer. At this most of
the others arose in anger and laughed
scornfuny at the man who could show
himself SO skeptical in the face Of such
conclusive evidence. The guide" was
very much aroused and said he feared
this statement would cause Ali to re-
fuse TO talk again. CThis manner Of
procedure is generally followed when
someone gets on the trail) Neverthe-
less, 10 prove that the charge was pre-
posterous, All would allow anyone to
ask the questions and he would answer
theml
Therefore, to the amazement Of all
this was done, and the results We're
more bewildering than before There
was no doubt Of II. All Ben Hassan was
gifted with remarkable supernatural
sight But the explanation is even
simpler here than in the first incident
We were prepared for all emergencies. |
had previously connected in the folds of
my turhan the end of a slender speaking
tube that came close 10 my ear and
extended from another room and was
painted in the color OF the wall Hidden
In the next room was another confed-
crate, who looked through an opening
In the draperies. held a powerful opera
glass to his eyes, and whispered the an.
swers sweetly through the tube in my
ear!