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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-04

1y associated with army men. Sc
everybody thought he had found
his proper level when he accepted
position at twenty-five dollars
a week in a stock brokers Office.
The Carews had lost most of
their money in the same specula-
tive enterprise which involved
Colonel Tarrish, the generals old
comrade in arms. 1t had always
been expected that Peter would
marry Edith. Peter took this as
a matter of course. 1t was Edith
who disillusioned him, and it oc-
Cured just after he entered the
firm of Scarborough & Rink.
"And it's only twenty-five to
begin with Edith, said Peter,
when he had finished telling her
of his new career. He had not
noticed the gathering scorn on
her face. 10 you think you
would be willing to wait for me,
dear?"
Edith laughed mirthfully and
then put her small hands upon
Peters shoulders and pushed the
big, overgrown boy up against
corner.
Peter! Look at mel! she COM
manded. "Why do you take it for
granted that I am going to mar
~ you? Why?'
81 don't know" stammered
Peter, miserably. MY father and
the colonel always intended it, I
suppose"
well, Peter, you will have to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-04

have been strained to admit
Peter it would certainly have been
done. But then nobody had ex-
pected anything much of Peter.
Peter was not really simple; in
fact, he was endowed with an
amount of plain common sense
superior to the average. But he
was so quiet and easily embar-
r~~eed. and had a certain delicacy
of feeling which is not common
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

would coax Mr.. Elliott away from them
If they did. Mr.. Elicit is said to get
100000 year-and William Rockefel-
Ter, J. Pierpont Morgan, the younger,
and several other shrewd gentlemen
who sit Oh the New Ravens board, Of
fered him that to coax him cut of a
position at the head of the Northern
Pacific which itself brought him much
over Mr.. Mellen's upper limit.
So, as economists agree that the
worth of thing is what it will bring
there you arel
But old Chauncey NJ. Depew, who
was president of the New York Central
railroad SO many years ago that most
of us have forgotten all about 1t, has a
shrewd analysis of the situation.
Mr.. Mellen's statement would be all
right If there was a superb bundance Of
$4,000 year men," said the famous
senator and orator recently. But, as
matter of fact, the kind of talent
needed by big corporations is exceed
ingly rare.
The question of salary is not the
paramount one.
The real question is the worth Of
men OF extraordinary genius. The
great executive who can put corpora
ton on its feet is genius. There
ought not to be any limit to the salary
of such a man. Some men with good
regulations have sent promising cor
porations to the wall The man with
the real capacity would have put them
IN their feet. Why, then. should there
be any limit to the financial worth of
the latter?
Take Colonel GoethaIs. for instance.
There's man who expedited the work
on the Panama canal and saved the
government probably 100000. 600. An
other man would have delayed the
work five years and added 500, 000,-
900 to the cost. Think of the value of
such man to private corporation.
In fact:
Salaries don't cut any ice,"
And they don't. When a corporation
Of great size wants a worthy execu-
tive the problem isn't how can we
pay his salary" but where can we
find such man" And the 500, 900 a
year man could usually induce his
company to double his salary rather
than let him go. But that kind of
man doesn't ordinarily deal in such de.
nands.
Back in 1905 there was a great ex-
posture IF life insurance workings II
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have justice" she said. but he pushed
her away and went on debating the
words Dan Jackson"
81 have got you there; you forgot 10
mention the name of the horse said
Miss Webb. She certainly thought it
was a police plot.
Mrs, Virgins, chief sick visitor Of
the Barking Sisterhood said that
when an envelope which contained
money and a slip was put under her
door in Salisbury avenue. she started
to open it, thinking it was a subscrip-
ton toward the Barking Sisterhood
sick fund
The envelope produced was not the
envelope she took to Mr. Webb's
house, as it was addressed in pencil
and not in ink.
Evidence was given that an altera-
ton had been made by clerk on the
search warrant, the number of the
house having been altered from II to
10 and back to II again; Nc. 10 was
searched.
Inspector Hamilton gave evidence,
and the hearing was again adjourned.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
CUR DOG CARRIES THE MAIL
and Takes Pouch From Depot
to Post Office.

Nettletcn, Kan.-Nettleton is a flag
station ON the Santa Fe between Kins-
ley and Garfield, and mail is thrown
off there twice a day by trains SGT
westboun1 and 6 eastbound. When
either Of these trains whistle for Net
Teton an ordinary cur pup may be
seen striking out for the depot
A score Of trains go through Net
Teton daily. but the pup pays no at
tention tn any excepting the mail
trains. 1t is his business. The post
mistress owns him and it is his job
to pick up the mail pouch which is
thrown eff the trains. which seldom
stop, and trot off to the post Office.
Twice a day he performs the task.
The mail clerks and train men know
him and watch fer him. He has never
missed a train. Even when the en-
gines are changed and different sound
ing whistles are used, he never makes
a mistake. He appears to know the
time the two trains are due.
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HE Remembereth Our Frame"

No words in the Bible are sweeter
TO a faithful Christian, certain nights
when he comes to his evening prayer.
than these in one Of the Psalms: He
knoweth our frame: He remembereth
that we are dust" If we are living
faithfully and are striving to do our
best, and to do better each day. wa
need never dread to tell our Master all
that We have done, even the worst. He
wants us to be very frank and very
honest with him. OF course he knows
all that We have done, but he wants
US TO tell him all, keeping nothing
back. We may come with the whole
story. even II II be a confession OF
weakness. fOolishness or sin. He ia
never severe with us. as some human
friends are, for he wants us never to
be afraid to come.-Rev. ]. X. Miller.
y. ID.
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BIG CATASTROPHIES IN 19147
Nine. Thebes Takes Bilious Squlnt
Into Europe's Future-Flood
for London.

Paris.-Among Nine. Thebes's pre-
dictions of 1914 are:
The planet Mars will predominant.
with war always menacing.
England will suffer critical perils in
India
London will be threatened by foods.
a terrible catastrophe taking place as
result of the inuDdations. which will
arouse the pity of the whole civil
lied world
Portugal Is to see a restoration Of
the monarchy.
Austria will be sorely tried with
rioting: there will be bIoodshed and
fire in the streets of Vienna; the stu
alton will he even worse than that in
Hungary, and the Austro-Hungaria
dynasty will be in grave peril.
Germany will experience a severe
upheaval. bringing profound changes
in the character of her national life.
Italy will witness a new pope. who
will be friendlier to the monarchy.
1t will be the coed fortune of Rus
STA to promote peace in the Balkans.
France is to be afflicted with scan
dals, riots, bioodshed and industrial
troubles in the northeast.
Paris will have a favorable year.
No disaster is prophesied for Amer
lea
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ROMANOFF LINE NEARS END

THE young Alexis, the emperor's
only son, is suffering from an incur
able disease-tuberculo of the
bones, it is said-and can only be
kept alive few months longer The
emperor himself has become the VIC
tim of fits of melancholy. His consort,
the unfortunate empress, is still suf
fering acutely from a complete nerv-
Gus breakdown. The question arises,
therefore. who will be the heir Of
Nicholas the Second, or will he be
the last Of the autocrats Of Russia?
The daughters of Nicholas cannot
ascend the throne because Paul l..
who hated his august mother. Gather
inc the Great. made law whereby it
became impossible for a woman to
reign in Russia. Therefore, in case of
the demise of Nicholas H.. the throne
should fall to his brother Michael
Put this is hardly possible, since he
has renowned all his rights and has
married morganatically a Russian
lady with whom he lives very hap
PLY far from court intrigues."
The writer then discusses the
grand dukes, but finds insNperable
objections to all Of them.
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ard Oil company if the services Of the
wizard of organization were for sale ?
How much would a rival banking con-
Germ, or foreign banking concern
have paid the late John Pierpcnt Nor
gan for seating himself at a desk in
their counting room a few hours every
day?
How much could a shrewd business
man pay to have the eruch-making
brain Of Thomas A. Edison at his beck
and call for SO weeks?
Doesn't Woodrow Wilson earn his
salary Of $4,000 year, and a good bit
more? Isn't he worth as much as the
hereditary monarchs of Europe whose
yearly incomes run far into the mil.
lions?
Isn't Col. George w Goethals. the
army engineer who has probably saved
the United States 100000 in the
building of the Panama canal. worth a
sum which would make $500 a year
look like an Office boys wages?
These and thousand other search
ing questions are showing under the
bold Mr.. Mellen. So far. he hasn't
been able to find anybody to agree
with him-and probably won't.
Il believe the paying of tremendous
salaries to corporation officials is a
waste of money" asserted Mr.. Mellen.
Il believe that no man in the country
is worth more than $4,000 a year. |
know that | would work fully as hard
for the New Haven railroad for s25.-
600 as | did for 100000 CT $4,000"
That last statement is probably true.
Twenty-Five thousand dollars a year
men aren't as rule shirks. But the
New Haven railroad is afraid-literal-
ly afraid-to pay Mr.. Mellen's sue
cessor, Howard Elliott. $4,000 a year
They're afraid some other railroad
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MADE BLUNDER IN WARRANT
Curious Evidence Concerning a Tele-
phone Message During a Police
Raid in London.

LOndon.-Curious evidence concern
ing a telephone message was given
when the case was continued in which
Mr.. Daniel Webb, a turf commission
er accountant of Salisbury avenue,
Barking, is suing Subdivisional Inspec-
tor Hamilton, stationed at llford. for
damages for wrongful arrest and tres
pass.
Miss Martha Webb, daughter of the
commission agent, said that when the
raid was made On her fathers prem
Uses the telephone bell rang. She
found Inspector Hamilton with the re-
ceiver in his hand debating to Ser
geant Matthews, who was standing
near him. She heard Inspector Ham
ilton say: Il am Dan Webb, G25
each way"
Let me speak; surely We are to
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
ROTHSCHILDS IN NEW YORK
Two Of Richest Young Men in World
Make Visit to America
Nephews Of Baron.

New York-Two Of the richest
young men in the world, members OF
a family whose name has been a
synonym for Aladdinlike wealth during
many generations. are here in New
York. They are Anthony and Evelyn
de Rothschild. sons of Leopold de
Rothschild. who is a brother of Lord
Rothschild, the present head of the
great financial family.
The Young men-tbey came out OF
Cambridge only a short time ago-are
here ON a pleasure trip, rather at the
end of It as they sail for England on
Tuesday. For the last three months
they havs been travelling about South
America. The object Of their Journey
ings, they explained, was purely the
quest of interest and amusement. and
nothing else.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
BABY IS A SMOKER
Connecticut Boy of Three a Sea-
soned User of Tobacco.
John Lippke, Jr., of Waterbury, Con-
sumes Three Cigars EaiIy-Young-
ster Began Habit When He
Was only One Year OLD.

Waterbury. Conn.-PhysiciaL arc
puzzled ever the case Of John Lippke.
Jr., son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ljppke
OF No. 300 North Main street. Who at
three years old smokes daily three
cigars. The child, according to his
parents. has been smoking since he
was a year old, and all attempts TO
break hiI.. of the habit have failed
The physicians declare they have uev-
er heard Of a parallel case. Con.
sumption of mere j-a- lJ37 cigars
year Is not his only accomplishments
Tor il addition this infant reIIshes
pipe and cigarettes.
The b-y's father Is q machiuist IN
one OF TIE local factories a,u AN IN
veterate smoker About two years
ago, according &C. Mrs. Llppke, her
baby found lighted cigar on table
AID picked il up. lie placed II be
tween what few teeth he had ana
pulled vigorously, as he had seen his
father do many times. His mother
took the weed away from him. but the
baby cried SO hard that she hualy
gave ii back t. him. After that, &C
cording to the parents. the icy had
TO have lis smoke every Gay. i'll add
ton to an occasional cigarette and
pull at pipe.
Even in the case Of a boy fifteen
years old, physicians declare, the hab-
1t would have Il serious effect on his
health, yet this Child Of three seems
TIC thrive on the weed. When re
porter called at the house Mrs
Lippke had the 10y perform" for the
benefit of the visitor AS there were
no cigars in the house. she filled
pipe with strong tobacco and gave it
to her sen Ile seized it eagerly and.
after applying a match. stretched tack
in a chair ard puffed away, apparently
well satisfied with the world in gem
eral and himself in particular. Asked
to inhale the smoke. the child drew
deep breath and cxhaled the fumes
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

week or two ago to add more TO his
hoard
Arriving at Spokane at night. he
found the big rockpile. near the crest
of which he had for years kept his
treasure hidden. leveled and hun
dreds OF tens of rock removed to be
used in building a grade for the o.
w. r. & ~ through Spokane
Now he Is wondering whether some
laborer found the cache and is now in
possession of his numerous gold coins
or whether the bucket and it's con-
tents were lifted from their resting
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$4,000 A YEAR; IS ANY MAN WORTH
MORE, IN SALARY, THAN THAT sum?
Charles MeTen Brings Down Upon His Head Perfect Torrent
of Arguments Abuse and RdiCGe by His Recent DeCIara
ton That No One in His Opinion Be Worth More
to Any Corporation

New York.-Twenty-fye thousand
dollars year-Is any man worth more
than that?
Charles S. Mellen. recently retired
as president of the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford railroad, has brought
down upon his head torrent of argu-
ments, abuse and ridicule by his recent
declaration that no man. in his opin-
ion. can be worth more than $4,000 a
year to any corporation.
How much would John D. Rockefel
Ter be worth TO some rival of the Stand
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

A caller investigating the case was
shown into white room, containing
a bed In a wooden aicove close. by
white curtains. like a sepulchre.
The family objected to the visit,
saying that she was in bad humor.
and her authoritative voice, strong
and healthy. gave evidence of the fact.
She then ordered dinner-radishes,
mutton and black coffee.
Several doctors who have visited
her report that her digestion is ad-
mirable. Her lungs are only slightly
feeble from disuse.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

the combined assets Ct the largest
banks il England. France and Ger
many. This last statement was found
TO be accurate, but the remark brought
out some astonishing revelations of
the Inconsistencies Of the salary ques-
ton.
1t was found that the salary of the
director of the Bank of England was
$4,000 year. while the president OF
the Imperial German bank received a
modest $500
Furthermore, If Mr. McCurdy's
theory that the presidents salary
should be proportionate to the COM
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
LABORER'S HOARD IS GONE
$1,000, His Savings Of Years, Was
Contained in the Hidden
Old Tin Pail.

Spokane. Wash.-Trusting his treas
urA to a rockpile cache rather than TO
a bank cost John Farm, a spokane
laborer, 5000. Six months ago he
made the last deposit in an cid lard
pail which he had utilized as a bank
for years, leaving Immediately for
Montana. where be worked till
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

London.-The Russian dynasty Is In
imminent danger of dying out AMI the
present Emperor Nicholas is likely to
be the last Of the Romanoffs to &C.
cupy the imperial throne, according
to a writer in Free Russia" news
paper appearing here He says:
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
WELL, BUT IN BED 55 YEARS
Mysterious Case Of French Woman
Whom Doctors Say Is In
Perfect Health.

Paris.-Miie. Lecaux. who has for
fifty years been living in the environs
of Paris and in perfectly good health,
has remained abed for SIS years The
reason is unknown. Some say II is
hypochondria, others assign love az
fairs as the cause, but be that as 1t
may, In 1858 she made her decision.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

To make some nook OF Gods crea.
ton little fruitfuller. better, more
worthy of God. to make some human
hearts little wiser. manfuller. han
pier. more blessed. less accursed.-ft
Ia a work for a god.-CarlyIe
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Blast Hurts Man Through Window.

Yonktrs, n. Y.-John Flynn stopped
to light his pipe beside a manhole
The match ignited escaping sewer gas
and Flynn was hurled through the air
into the show window of a cigar
store.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Wore Hat Durinu Service.

Patchogue, n. Y.-John Lee Smith,
ST., reputed to be wealthy. wore his
hat during services at the Congrega-
tional church despite repeated re-
quests by the usher that Smith re-
move It,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

was disclosed that President McCurdy
CT the Mutual Life Insurance COM
rany received a straight salary IF
$l5O.OOC year. Mr.. McCuriy said
that was none too much-that he had
the handling Of assets CT $44G. 00e, 900.
He said these assets were more than
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Record Thanksgiving Day Wedding.

New York.-As a substantial re-
hinder. Clara H. Pirung and Bert ).
Snis. who were married Thanksgiving
Day, had a record made of the cere-
mony by moving pictures.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

In Toxic 10000 school children
marched to the palace and cheered
the emperor There was a military
review, lantern professions. and a
brilliant ball in honor CT the occasion
The celebration was general through
out the empire.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

place by blast Of dynamite and then
scooped up by big steam shovel. TO
be used in building up the railroad
bed
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
FIRST BIRTHDAY AS RULER
Great Outburst Of Patriotism Attends
Recent Celebration in Japanese
Capital.

Tokio.-An impressive cutburst OF
patriotism attended the celebration Of
the first birthday of Emperor Yoshi.
hito since his accession to the throne.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Eaunr Increase to Eiremen.

Paterson, N. Local police declare
that if raise Of sl03 a year is to be
split between policemen and firemen,
they favor giving the hremen all the
Increase.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
Mans Nose Is Shot of.

Chicago.-George Moore had the
end of his nose shot off while burning
rubbish in his yard. George didn't
know there was cartridge In the bon
fire.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20
BURGLARS Avoid Plated Ware.

Summit Y. J.-Purglars VIII, visit
ed many homes here voided carrying
away any plated stuff by using the
acid test On all silverware.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-12-20

Secretary Houston writes to $1,000
farmers wives. Jovial old Uncle Sam.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
ISSUE ABULLET|N
ON DE BEQUE
OIL FIELD
Government Expert In
Detail Discusses His
Findings in Locality.

Although there is no effort made
to say whether or not the De Beque
oil field is one destined to become a
great commercial territory for the
production of petroleum, bulletin
issued by e. G. Woodruff for the
United States geological survey and
received today by The Sentinel ex-
haustively discusses the present de-
velopment work and geological con-
tour of that section. The bulletin,
which is a pamphlet of 90 pages, is
illustrated by map showing. for
mer development work and interest
ing tables showing the log of former
wells as well as an analysis of oil
recently secured from flowing drills.
Copies may be secured from the
United States geological survey by
asking for bulletin 541-C. 1t is dis
cernable from perusal of the bull
letin that the author, E. G. Wood
ruff, does not believe that the terri
tory is large one.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
WILSON OPEN
ON SUFFRAGE
Amendment Presented to Him
and He May Urge Con-
gresSiOnaI Action.
Associated Press.
Waphington. \

Associated Press. at
Washington, March Suffrage
for women by n constitutional
amendment was formally presented
to President Wilson today by a, COM
mittee of national leaders in the
movement. They urged that the
president recommend such an amend
ment to congress in his message to
the special session.
1.-THE president was courteous and
sympathetic throughout" said Mrs.
Ida Hustled Harper. 'He said that
there We're many pressing questions,
and, If he would recommend action
on woman's suffrage to the extra
session, he did not want it taken as
his general attitude. He is not COM
mitting himself yet"
The other members of the commit
tee said that the president viewed
womans suffrage as question of
great practical Importance. They
said that the indications were that
the president was open-minded on
the subject.
The daily sentinel., 1913-03-17
SECOND attempt Will BE MADE To
CRUSH 0JEDA;; MANY REBELS kILLE
Conditions Far From Peaceful Along Mexican and
Riot Mar Sabbath oSate Troops and Prisoners FREQUENT
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Laredo, Tex, March 17.--A battle
began unexpectedly in the Mexican
town of Nueyo Laredo at daybreak
this morning. The Carranzistas to
the number of 500 occupied the lard
factory during the night. At dawn
salyo of rifle firing awoke the
Americans there and Immediately
there was a rush of refugees to the
American side.
After two hours of fighting the
Carranzistas retreated
The casualties in the Mexican town
are reported to have been heavy.
No harm was done to Americans
from bullets flying across the border.
Twenty Carranzistas and i 5 fed
erals We're killed and nearly so were
wounded.
The Carranzistas have retreated to
the hills south of here, preparing for
a rush assault on the town.
While walking over the field of
battle the Associated Press cores
pondent saw bodies of dead rebels
the eyes of whom had apparently
been kicked out.
The rebels this afternoon held n
position near the city and continued
their preparations to renew the bat
tie.