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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29
One Cent Letter Postage Coming.

Postmaster General Albert S. Burle-
son, recently appointed by President
Wilson to take charge of the postal af-
fairs of the United States, is heartily in
favor Of one cent letter postage. He
so announced himself to delegation
representing the National One Cent
Letter Postage Association which wait
ed ON him in Washington few days
ago.
II am heartily in favor of one cent
letter postage" declared Postmaster
Burlson, who went on to explain that
he hoped to bring it about just as soon
as revenues of the department could be
adjusted
The postmaster general told the ad-
vocates Of one cent letter postage that
he had long believed their contention
was right. He stated, however, that
as head Of the department it was his
business to see that sufficient revenue
was raised to meet all expenses and
while he admitted that there was big
surplus received from first class mail
each year he added that it would be
necessary to make such an adjustment
Of rates as would put the department on
a business basis
Postmaster General Burleson is
strongly in favor of putting the postal
department on an efficient basis He
also favors adequate compensation for
postal employees, and such a readjust-
ment of rates as will permit the opera
tion of the department in business
like manner.
It is the purpose of the present post
Office administration to establish civil
service rules throughout the depart
ment, applying eventually even to first
class postmasters.
Senator Theodore E. Burton from
Ohio, and Representative Charles L.
BARTLETT from Georgia, have re-intro
dnced one cent letter postage bills in
the senate and house of representatives.
These bills call for the inauguration of
one cent letter postage by July of
this year.
Senator Burton has long championed
the battle for one cent letter postage,
while Representative Bartlett has fav-
ored the cheaper rate for many years.
A strong advocate for the lower rate
has appeared in the person Of Hon..
James j. Britt of Asheville, N. c. Mr..
Britt recently retired from the position
Of third assistant postmaster general.
Upon being asked for his opinion of one
cent letter postage, he expressed it in
no uncertain tone.
II am heartily i'll favor, declared
Mr.. Britt, ''of the immediate reduction
of letter postage from two cents an
ounce to one cent per ounce for these
reasons:
1T will promote general intelligence
and will improve the social relations of
the people;
''It will advance the business inter-
ests of the country, by lowering the
cost of communication;
The rate Of one cent an ounce for
letters, with the increase of mail-mat-
ter which the reduction will induce,
will defray the cost Of handling and
transportation.
But few public questions are of such
vast concern to the great body of the
American people. and earnestly hope
it may receive the early and serious
attention Of the congress -
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29


1t will tell you all about the news, in
this and nearby towns, who gets married
dies, is born. and who elopes or browns
There isn't thing from A to 2 that
tends to help the town. that the paper
doesn't catch il up and quickly pass in
around.
II tells about your visitors, with tit
les emphasized, while all their points
OF merit are freely generalized.
1t tells the story of success. but
screens the failure side, and when the
facts will make mess. it simply lets
them slide.
It tells about your virtues, and over
iooks your sins, and puts an extra en-
Phesis upon the birth Of twins
It never deigns to tell lie except in
personal praise and then it does it clear
and strong, and with its choicest praise
In writing up your marriage. it elabo-
rates with care, and says the bride was
beautiful and the groom was on the
square.
It doesn't matter who it is that cross
es Jordan 8 river the paper tickets him
saint, and safely sends him thither.
It tells about that darling boy who
had dollar raise, leaves out his meas
ley tricks and just recites his praise.
And there's your daughter on the
street, gadding night and day, of all
the runnor slow or feet, it wisely does
not say.
1t points out every blemise on the
picture of your life, and paints in every
virtue of home that has no strife.
1t learns to read between the lines and
find the tender spot, to blow not cold
on young or old, when the blowing
should be hot.
It senses all the skeletons behind the
closet door and runs its big blue pencil
through the llEes that turn them DER.
It knows about your weaknesses,
your little streaks of yellow, just how
to smother all reports or make them
smooth and mellow.
1t kno vs. what families live in peace,
and those most apt to jar, and whether
its just birthmark, or sad domestic
star.
1t knows the man who pays, and the
one who could but wont, and all the
chronic knockers, and the one who
makes blunt
It knows the financial standing Of
every man in town, and whether it's
living or cheerless giving, that constant
ly keeps him down.
Unlike the city dailles that delve in
scandals sewer, it eliminates the sew
age and retains the good and pure.
EXCHANGE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29
Special Washington Correspondence
BY CLYDE H. TAvENNER.
Member Of Congress.

Especial to the Free Press.
The mail of near'y every member of
Congress is being clogged with requests
for information relative to the filling
of fourth -class posteffices, Here is the
information most sought:
What was the Taft order pertain
ing to 4th class postmastess? A. It
was an executive order made on Oct, Is
1912 placing all fourth class postmas-
tiers under Civil Service without an ex-
amina tion.
@. What was the effect of this order?
A. 1t meant each 4th Glass Postmas-
ter in the U. S. then in office would
hold the Office indefinitely regardless
of his fitness or qualifications, vacan-
cies of course to be filled based on a
competitive examination. !. \
@. Wherein was this order unfair?
A. It put postmastersssunder Civil Ser
vice who had received their appoint
ment by virtue of political considera :
tiohs and took NO account of merit
whatsoever.
@. What is the Wilson Day" A..
President Wilson. on May Z. 1918, is
sued an executive order. amending the
Taft order, which provides that. in all
4th class post Offices where the COM
pensatioD is $l8O per year or over.
there shall be held an open competitive
examination by the Civil Service Com
mission, the result of which shall be
certified by the Commission to the
Postmaster General. The Postmaster
General phall appoint one Of the three
receiving the highest rating.
@. How are they appointed when
the Compensation is under $3.50? A..
By the Postmaster General based upon
q report made by post Office inspect
or.
@. Who holds these examinations?
A. Local examining boards are APP
pointed by the Civil Service Commission
to conduct the examination.
O. When will these examinations be
held? A. 1t is impossible to tell at
this time; but they will be held as
soon as the Department can lake care
of the work, and as the needs Of the
service require.
@. Where are examinations held?
A. At the most convenient point:
Q. How does one make application
for examination? A. After an exami-
nation is announced the applicant Sc
cures, ufon request, at the local post
Office, form 1853, which is the proper
blank TO be filed out and which contains
full information pertaining to the ex-
animation.
Q What is the nature Of the ex-
amination7 A. II covers elementary
arithmetae, penmanship, letter writing,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29
Cadenula Soap.

This is a Medicated Toilet and
Bath Soap, the medicinal prop
critics of whichcure or amellorate
to great degree the many dis.
eases of the skin.
Cadeuula Soap acts directly on
the outer surface of the skin, in
vigoratiug the pores, and giving
activity to the glands, thus en-
ablingA the system to throw off,
in a natural way, impurities or
poisonous matter through one of
the vehicles which nature has
provided, and which, ifretained,
produce many Of the so called
skin diseases.
For the bath Cadenula Soap is
simply luxury, and its medicinal
properties are unsurpassed, re-
moving inflammation, and heal
ing abrasions Of the skin.
The delightful odor is par
excellence, leaving q fragrance
most pleasing to the senses
Cadenula Soap is prac tically a
duplicate Of one of the famous,
much advertised soaps, and the
price is just 10cts. per cake.
Sold and recommended by
M III ! Frs PHARMACY
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29

CONTINUED next week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29

To make Prohibition prohibit" is
the task that the anti-liquor forces in
West Virginia have now undertaken
B. F. .Crummet, assistant superinten-
dent Of the anti saloon League, stated,
that it is the purpose ofthe League
to divide the state into six districts,
with an officer ofthe league in charge
of each. A complete organization
will be built up and maintained and
every effort will be conferred on fer
reting out and prosecuting every vio-
lation ofbhe prohibition law, which is
one Of the strietest ever framed many
state in the Union Wheeling, Par
kersburg, Martinsburg, Charleston.
Huntington, and Williamson are prob
ably the cities that will be centeredl
upon as the district headquarters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29
Under the new baggage rules which

Under the new baggage rules which
will become effective on June l with
the approval of. the Interstate Com
merce Commission, the size of trunks
and other baggage will be limited to.
As inches as the maximum dimension
of any measurement. The rules gov
erning the handling of baggage pro-
vide that any parcel up to $50 pounds
in weight and within measurement de-
scribed is. hauled free on each adult
ticket and IS pounds on each half
ticket. Two hundred and fifty
pounds is the maximum weight Of
any piece or parcel which will be
handled as baggage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29

Thus matters stood on Monday night.
Every one of the invading desperadoes
who was not slain, Or had not escaped
early in the day, or during the night
previous, with the exception Of two
prisoners, were then hemmed in beyond
the possibility of escape, and closely
confined in the place Of their retreat.
in the Armory yard, where the U. S
Government claims exclusive jurisdic-
ton.
Continued next week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29

copying tests, together with statement
as to facilities for transacting the BUSH
ness of the Office.
Q. How can one get more complete
information pertaining to this matter?
A. By writing to the CIVIL SER
VICE COMMISSION, WASHINGTON
D. c.. I" asking for copies Of form 1752
and 1759, which contain instructions to
applicants and rules and regulations
covering appointments, or by writing
your Member of Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29
Agricultural Clubs, Attention!
Morgantown, ". Va, May Il

Morgantown, W Va, May 18th.
Do rot fail to include in Your list of
prizes for the corn. tomato and potato
contests. the one prize> which will be
most highly desired and most thorough
ly appreciated by all contestants, name
ly. scholarship to the One.week Prize
Winners Course in agriculture to be
held at the College of Agriculture next
winter in connection with Farmers
week.
The boys who attended last year
found newzwerld opened before their
eyes and received inspiration which
will be source of constant support in
their struggle for higher education and
bettcr farming. This year the girls
will be in attendance also and special
course is being arranged for them.
The total cost for the week at the
College, including board and room, need
not exceed FIVE dollars. Thus the cost
of this prize to the club committee is
about five dollars plus railroad fares.
For the amount expended this prize of
fers the greatest actual benefit to the
winner and finally to the community
itself, that could ordinarily be obtained
and it is expected that every county
will! have at least one representative
here next winter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1913-05-29
The Home Paper.

1t wants you on its reading list, re-
corded on is books, and then you'll get
it every week and know just how it
looks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-27
Daddy's Bedtime
~ The Dear
Little Indian
1 Battlefield Baby
WIILMM
Battlefield Baby

- NE evening Evelyn and Jack teased daddy nr a funny kind OF a
story"-not an animal story, no a story about fairies, nr about
some great man, they said. So daddy pWt on his thinking cap and
after awhile said, ~ think I'll tell you about Zintka.". ~" -. Il
who's Entka, and where did he get his fuMy Manner asked Jack.
"YOu ought to say, Where did she get hE queer nameT" said daddy.
"zntka raj a little Indian gin wAn wAs 6sund n a battlefield by American
soldiers and "a adopted by an American army officer and his wife. You
shall hear later how she got her name
"t all happened about twenty years ago. when some Indians who did not
want the Americans to rule their country made ar against the western set
tiers. For a time things went very badly for the white people. for the In
dams shot all they could reach and burned their homes. But the government
last tight and the Indians had to ri away. There raj n Idi n woman
by accident When the Indians an away from the white soldiers they forgot
about the two and left them behind. ....... -.
'sOon after the battle it began to snow, and the storm was very heavy for
three days, so heavy that the white men could not go out to help the wounded
Indians. When they did go out they found the baby with her dead mother
They were in a tent which was covered with snow, and, although the baby
had had nothing to eat for at least three days and was very cold, she was not
sick o. frozen. .~#
1.-THE white soldiers took her to their general and his wife. This lady was
very fond II children, and she adopted the Indian baby and brought her up.
The child was very bright and soon became a great pet of the soldiers. They
loved to make her laugh, for then her bright black eyes sparkled more than
did the eyes Of white children"
But about her name, daddyT' said Evelyn. "You said you would tell US
how she came to be called 'Zintka'"
"Oh, yes! said daddy. " Zintka' is a n Indian word meaning bird The
indians at the fort called the little girl by two names-'wegalaL anuni' which
means lost dove and Zintka Lanuni' which means lost bird The last name
stuck to her. I do not know whether she is still living, but I think she Is 7
do know that she vas living about seven years ago and that she wa still
known then Is Zintka Lanunt' She is a young lady now, Of course, for all
this happened, a 1 told you, about twenty years ago. It could not happeR
nowadays because the white folks and the Indians are at peace"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-27
Don't Like Cigarettes.

Fargo, N. D.-To The Forum: There
is nothing more disgusting to the
floating population of this day than a
mushy faced would be-something man
smoking a cigarette or cigar in a cafe
Or restaurant, and a man that will do
that today is contaminated and away
behind the times.
I sat down to luncheon at a local
restaurant today and a young would
be-something-ma sat just three
tables in front of me and he was
smoking a cigarette. He would take
a puff of his cigarette, throw his arm
over the chair, then take a drink OF
water, and look around the room and
see how many were taking notice OF
him. Then take another puff of his
cigarette, and another drink of water
and so on. A young lady came in and
there came over his mushy face a
satanic grin or smile, and there was
a blink in his eye like that Of a jelly
fish; a jelly-fish, by the way, is a fish
that anyone can see through. They
are very transparent and soft. But
when the young lady paid no atten.
ton to him, his face resumed its usua,
unnatural mushy look, and with an
other sickening grin on his face he left
a quarter. as a tip to the waitress.
Now as a matter of fact, about the
only men that. tip the waitress these
days. are men that haven't mucf
money and as a rule haven't Travelled
very much.
When will the time come when mer
will be men in the truest sense of tht
word. If men could only see and bt
made to realize how exceedingly small
and babyish they were, they would
quit these degenerating habits.
Yours truly, A. j. Clark, Williston
N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-27
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1918.
GREAT NEED.

The Fargo daily papers have been
designated by the commercial club to
receive funds for the flood sufferers in
Ohio and Indiana The later details
show that early estimates Of the extent
Of the disaster were conservative. The
catastrophe has been so overwhelm .
ing that the most vivid imagination
was not able to fully grasp the hor-
ror OF it at first.
One thing should be remembered and
emphasized. The need is tremendous
and pressing. The following telegram
from Governor Cox of Ohio, sent to
President Wilson. gives some idea of
the need:
We have asked the secretary of
war for tents, supplies, rations and
physicians. In the name of humanity
see that this is granted at the earli-
est possible moment. The situation in
this state Is very crucial. We believe
that $4,000 people were unsheltered
last night and the Indications are that
before night the Muskingum valley will
suffer the fate Of the Miami and Scioto
Valleys"
II PACShAIAS NuAOSA 0pHSN W VIVA
nor Cox as follows:
Have directed the secretary of val
Immediately to comply with your re-
quest and to use every agency of his
department to meet the needs Of the
situation"
While the states of Ohio and Indiana
and the federal government are fairly
moving heaven and earth to get re
lief to the sufferers. the extent of the
disaster is so great that it will be
weeks before those who have been
robbed OF every earthly possession and
have no place to lay their heads viii,
Ue able to care for themselves. The
great heart of the American people will
respond, and respond quickly. but the
gelief canno be too great or too ready
Fargoans are urged, therefore, to be
prompt and liberal. All funds collect,
ed will be forwarded at once to those
who will see that they are placed where
they will do the most immediate good
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-27

things said upon the occasion of the
presidents remuneration.
Now m word that President
Wilson has accepted a season baseball
pass, emitting him to witness all the
games in which the Senators are ia
participate in Washington. Will there
be manifested a sudden spirit Of re-
trenchment on the part OF those who
praised the earlier deeds Of Spartan
like self denial?
deeds the president proved that he was
on the alert. BY this later deed he
proves that he Is human. Nobody in
the world could resist a baseball pass;
particularly IN annual pass; more
particularly a pass emitting one to
witness the steady climb of pennant
winners.
The action cannot be defended, of
course. 1t is taking something for
nothing. 1t is yielding to the practice
Of discrimination. 1t Is undemocratic;
1t is even weak. But it is human.
Therefore, as a token and a sign that
President Wilson is just like the rest
of us, it makes for mutual comprehen-
sion and friendliness. BY no process
could the president have obtained a
securer foOthOld than by looking aside.
when the courier came from the ball
park n permitting himself to slip.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-03-27

taxes, although a reference to the rec
ordS shows that the decline in the tax
t began a a before the COM
mission form was adopted, while some
OF the earlier years show a favorable
comparison with some OF the years
under the Commission form" The
admission is made in some cases that
while the new system does not Sc
cure a lower tax rate that it does at
tain greater efficiency. This SUPPOSE
ton, however, is subject to some cues
tion-the circumstances in each case
requiring consideration. The old max
i'm applies, that government tends
never to rise above the level of its
constituency. There is no government
SO good as an absolute providing
it is wise, just and humane-and there
Is no absolute government that can
long maintain these qualifications
while human nature is an element in
human affairs.
Those who have followed the higher
plane of the discussion on the sub
Ject will remember that able political
students from time to time suggest
that study be given the old plan OF
municipal government in order to dis
cover If 1t is not easy to correct its
faults by slight alterations without
abandoning a plan Of government
which rests on the foundation OF
American democracy, in exchange fol-
the new form which is along the lines
Of an oligaEchy. The flood of popular
opinion, however, has for the time
drowned these suggestions, but now il
is to be noticed hat a reaction has
set in and it may be preserved by cor
recting its apparent faults. This
however, is a subject for separate
treatment.
The immediate subject is the new
commission form for North Dakota
cities. We will briefly call attention
to its essential features and the prob,
able results thereof.
The s of the commission is .ex.
pected to be Sc, 900 per year; the cos
of the present system is $4,000 PEI
rear. The increase in the present city
tax levy for the new plan would bt
$4,000 per year, which would be an in
crease in city taxes of about 2A %
Neyy Sept. / was $146, 561.)
The numerous laws with theil
amendments which taken togethcl
comprise the commission form 70,
North Dakota result in a charteI
radically different from any Of tn,
later charters for cities of other states
Our charter Is one Of the older one
and seems not to have been amended
to keep abreast of the later plans
The Fargo charter provides for nv,
commissioners which constitute
board about the same as the schoo
board or the park b~oard-there is nj
executive authority any where excep
in the joint action of the whole board
This is the first vital defect. TIL
principal argument in favor of al
commission forms is, that it concen
trates authority and responsibility
The very reverse is the case in GU
North Dakota commission laws, a