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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19
Money Value Of a woodpoeker.

The slaughter of migratory birds IN
surely followed by the Increase OF de-
structive insects. Among the best OF
tho farmers bird friends are the wood
peckers, especially the redhended mem
bers of the species. In proof one care.
full observer says: "a pair Of them
nAsted in n dead cottonwood tree nenr
my uncle's orchard one year. One dny
watched them through pair OF opera
glasses. The young birds were about
half grown. The parents made ninety
six trips In one hour, each time with n
worm II is safe to say that they
saved ninety-six apples In that hour b
a box worth, say. 81. II the birds
worked ten hours n day they were
worth $40 to my uncle. or In the three
weeks the birds were In the nest $2lO
Can farmer afford to kill n wood
peckerr-Youths Companion
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19

Two centuries ago the sum OF 60
was bequeathed for the education Of
the children OF poor inhabitants Of
Lytham In course OF time the fund
grew to nearly $500. mud this sum was
invested by the trustees Of the Lythnm
charities In plot OF land which now
forms tho center OF Blackpool With
In the last dfty yenrs the corporation
Of Blackpooi has paid about fI0OO00
for the freehold rights OF small sec
lions Of this estate, and It is believed
that In course OF time the value of the
property owned by the charities will
reach b00000.-London Express
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19
MONEY TO LEND.

BY the street Of BY and By one ar
rives NJ the honse Of Never -CervRnfss
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19

Knicker-There's plenty OF room Mt
the top. Booker Yes, but your wife
let's you have only the bottom bureau
drawer. New York Sun.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19

An American motoring through a
small Scotch town was pulled up for
excessive speed
"Dldn't you see that notice. Dead
slowr" inquired the policeman.
"Course, did" returned the Yankee.
"but thought 1t referred 10 your
bloomin' tOwn"-LOndon Answers
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19

80 She Did.
"Jack proposed to me while turning
lhe music for me at the piano"
"Ah, I see! You played right into
his hands"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19
MONEY TO LOAN.

EROM $500 TO 5000 on improved real
estate In Montgomery county.
BOUIC q BoUIC,
an 1911 Rockville Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19

How did that ne'er do we'll manage
to liveT'
ain hope that n he inspired enough
faith he might live on charity."-Bal-
timore American
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19
For Sale In Rockville.

TWO HOUSES. one Of siI rooms and ons
Of seven Toomsj also . STORE AND
DWELLING In the business part Of the
town. Store contains two large rooms, with
ave rooms over II.
For particulars apply TO
SOP le-lm Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-12-19

Mother-Now, children, want you
to kiss Miss Lemon goodby Elder
Brotber-Come on. Billy. be sport.
It'll DO over IN second.-Life.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-05

SAY y fRlEDMANN Id NOl
GIVEN A FAIR CHANCE
New York, March 5.-While
DR.. Friedrich Franz Friedman,
the Berlin scientist who claims to
have cure for tuberculosis, is
making vain hunt for place to
carry on his experiment, blocked
at every turn by New York ply
sicians, hundreds of people who
came heer to test the treatment
are suffering terribly.
Many of'those who came, buoy
ed by the hope of cure, had barely
enough money to pay their rail
road fare. That has dwindled to
nothing.
The board of medical examin-
ers has practically barred Fried
mann from conducting his ex-
periments in local hospitals. The
WdldoII HOle, management mas
asked the doctor to move.
Charles H. Finlay, the banker
who offered Friedman ST ,0O0,-
600 if his cure was success,
made an appeal for fair play to-
day. He said: |
Give the man a chance to
work, as we'll as chance to talk.
Thousands of consumptives are
waiting, begging for chance to
be cured. DR.. Friedman is beg
ging for chance to cure them. |
Is it fair to condemn this man,
who has not had aShance? 1t is
more than unjust-it is inhuman. |
while this talk is going on
people are diving. Great God DR..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-05

she had hoped so much. Today
she died.
eve can do nothing. New
York won't give the doctor \ a
chance to show what his remedy
will do. We may have to go
somewhere else"
Invitations to come to several
states to demonstrate his treat
ment have been sent to DR.. Fried
mann.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-05

Fond Mother-Cissie's looking
better, amt she? Doctor says
that it's plenty of ozone she
wants. Fond Father-Did he?
Don't care much about them
timed things myself.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
The Solution of Our Big Problem

time well understood that it would be necessary for the government to defi- nitely fix the which would be sup piled under the Salt River project recently developed that there is a probability, in fixing this acreage, that the land owners who for years been paying assessments in the Salt River in the development of the power supply. will have be cut out. and the hardships which would be by such action very apparent It is evident that in cutting lands from the benefit the project injustice be done those who all good assisting n opment of the valley many who through years of privaton. have looked O when they would enjoy abundant supply.
 Tn the process of delimitation lands which would be condemned aridity would, of course. be those which have the slightest claim the supply These lands would either waste the midst of q fertile develop m individual water supply great if not a ruinous cost We believe, however that there a definite way solve this problem-solve it promptly nd justly without condemning these lands to a desert condition the way suggest that government. with the slightest possible delay. take up the question of conserving the waste the Verde river and building the Horseshoe site the Verde the necessary these flood Complete have already made this project. The site is in the ownership and control of the De bllit at of less than $2,ooO,OoO, about
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
Have more than thou showeSt, Speak less than thou knoWest.
 Shakespeare.
Only Simple Justice Demanded

Not until their has been fully presented to Secretary should the homesteaders affected by the order limiting their holdings forty abandon their hope of securing a modification of secretary, whose attitude O square dealing with the homemaker has been abund antly proved could have been present the gathering yesterday hundred homcsteadcrs. he could have better grasped the justice voiced the following resolution which unanimously adopted:
 We the undersigned homestead entrymen the Salt River project respectfully request that the policy outlined in your recent letter to Mr. John P Orne, president of the Salt River Valley Water Users Association, approving the limitation Of home stead entries forty within the Salt River project be deferred in execution until may have opportunity to personally investigate the condi- tions existing among and under which have made permanent improvements
 that this $ to very existence and have strong belief in your Of justice that earnestly appeal to you range your afafirs to visit the Salt River valley at early date"
 We trust that the force of appeal justice will by the secretary when he here and meets the homesteaders face to face: he will then fully understand the prvations they have undergone to make improvements upon their tracts of 16o acres acting in good faith with the government, in expectation of reaping the just re- labor
 It appear the secretary that it is only simple justice that homesteaders be allowed the lands which they have filed and which they have improved, and that distinction be made between the of patented lands. who granted acres of reservoir water, and those who have complied with all the requirements of the law, but whose lands have yet gone to patent
 There is another thing which do not think that the department has taken into consideration. Under the ruling of predecessor of MT Lane the homesteadcrs, as a condition precedent to being rypd from he feet. to cultivate least 80 their 160acres tracts. They have compiled with that ruling and more. They have paid their dues and power assessments. They everything that the government has required them dO
 that the secretary legally bound by the earlier ruling. but the government is morally bound observe good faith with the who have undergone hardship, to in good faith with it.
 We have little doubt but that MT Lane, whose record in the public service has made synonym of justice will deal fairly. and that he them the homesteaders will have nothing fear.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
The Actor
BY HOWARD L. RAIN

The actor d human being, ..ho occasionally surprises everybody by appearing like one on the stage The late Joe Jefferson introduced this style acting the American stage. :-lI 5.andalzad the critics O the day by refusing to dress Rip Van Wuk!t" in a Tuxedo and cavalry boo.s l. used be considered zthe hegh- O. for actor to disguise the character he assumed until the audi couldn't tell whether they attending Uncle Toms Cabin Romeo and Juliet with asking the usher. The old style actor was sen orally dressed mainly in d short spear and naughty mien. but the tendency nowadays is to- ward primitive and naive effects, which cause timid o gasp in several different languages. The actor is divided into clasac5-legitimata and vaudeville. The legitimate actor is who of in the family circle and he would soon think of letting of the other. The ,aude- vile actor is escaped inmate of the legitn.tote class. who frees himself of collection of rented bon mots q salary which would >urie a Standard Oil dividend. There is also the barns crn'iE actor, who subsists mainly upon applause in the form of hard-bolcd eggs and the plastic plunk of the cab bage Just present there is quite a demand Tor upon which to locate actors who are now en- gagged haunting the RaltO, and the home of the lunch It is estimated that there are some thing like at the present writing, condition which is causing mournful de precision in the market price of grease paint and false Whskers. Some actors never retire rom pus- until the management has to screen in the with wire netting while others grow better with age held grateful memory long after they have made their bow before q 'u:taIn which desccnds.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
MExICO'S MINERAL OUTPUT

fact, though not widely known, that Mexico is the worlds greatest producer of silver. It's output in 1911 was 79,032,440 fine ounces, and in 1912, 76500000 fine ounces the decrease indicating the of political unrest and the native prefer for fighting rather than working. In copper production Mexico ranks second, and is preceded United States. 1911 copper It. put 136430, 32 pounds and 1912. ,691 .695 pounds The republic takes fifth place in output of gold, and is preceded by the Transvaal, United States. Australasia and Russia in the order named. The production in 1911 24,88O,1O0 fine ounces and in 1912, 22,500000 fine The copper pro- duction increased in spite of revolutionary activity, but this apparent anomaly is explained by the fact that the greatest copper producing properties in the northern part of the the United States border, where active interference the mines being large enough to protect them selves against ordinary imposition. The precious tai mines, the contrary, scattered widely through the whole country and often small isolated and thickly peoped and compara- lively pOwerless against raids by bands of revolu- tonary brigands-Herbert A. Megraw in Engin- eering Magazine
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

twothirds of the actual cost of the dam at Roose- welt
 The prompt utilization O this Verde water supply would mean not only that all the lands now in the Salt River Valley Water Users Associa tion would be assured of abundant water service but that, probably considerable additional acreage of homestead land could be added to the project.
 Too great natural opportunity for storage eN- this be longer neglected by the gov ernment. and with the completion of this Verde reservoir the consumption of the great home making which government has undertaken in this section would be brought a successful completion.
 The fundamental policy of the reclamation act is to make homes; equally important and in line with that policy is the saving of homes already made We believe that the time has to act in favor this Verde project and that without delay the organized bodies the Salt River valley should vigorously present the benefits the construction of the Verde oir to the proper officials Wash ingtOn.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
Memphis

The city of Memphis, Tenn, is of the most thriving the country. Its most marked inn provcment has been made comparatively recently. within three years, since the installation commission form of government. It progressive spirit in Memphis that demanded that advanced form of government. and the operation that government had reflex action resulting in ntensifying the progressive spirit which. in is making the government more and more effective
 New reforms and improvements are being con stsntIy suggested and undertaken Fights hayc been started and for improved public utilities service. A interest has been taken parks in street mpro1 ement and decorations both by the city and individuals. The people of Memphis he all taking interest in the government with the notion of making it more effective and useful to the people for whom all governments in tended
 Memphis fortunate in getting started right The mayor and commissioners all business of standing and went into office with the conff- dence people which has grown with their terms of office. The men chosen for the heads of the bureaus under each department selected with special reference their fitness. The job hunter has lean picking in Memphis he would have in the Sahara. Memphis is a big business and s being just any big private business should be.
 Among the movements which have been started in Memphis lately is "know-your-city' campaign. 9 that comparatively few know the city which they live. We may say that counting out Phoenix. one citizen in knows Phoenix d first hand If all citizens knew the town it would be q better than is.
 Trips planned Memphis which hun dreds citizens visit all parts of the city well as those institutions industries the vicinity which contribute in any the growth and prosperity the city. When knows d thing, he takes keener personal interest in it He acquires a certain proprietary interest in
 The helpful value publicity is recognized in Memphis A little than year a monthly journal called the Memphis Commission Govern ment" issued, describing only the of government in detail advertising the dates of official meetings and the purposes for which they to held. also telling what private enterprise is accomplishing. This journal which might seem to be dry and uninteresting be- cause official character, not It is bright by ustra tions and otherwise made attractive and calculated to foster pride in Memphis.
 The government there is "a government of the people. the people and by the people" through a commission which has thorough sense of it's responsibility the people. Perhaps in other the country is there such absence of politics such spirit of play. But there why Phoenix, under it's govern should be equally free from the kind q get.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
The Poor
By WALT MASON

plenteous store the poets all will sing. forgetfuI the downcast soul who does a finger bowl silver napkin ring. While joyous days are speeding by we'll hear turkey pie and Christmas trees and sich; the seasons stock of songs and jokes would make you think there are folks beside the idle rich. But in d million humble homes poor father through the cupboard combs for something fit to eat; banquets are for him designed; he's mighty thankful should he find a beet. He abored hard. the long. long year, and spent his lOWly for beer, and gin and brandy smash; and while others their fowls he listens his chiIdren's hOws. and cannot give them hash. While beer of commerce blthely foams; the holidays countless homes. will be dismal fake; and wives will fill the air with sghs, and wipe their and tired eyes, and children cry for cake. The kegs and jugs the poor have drained since last the festal reigned. would buy ten million pies, and all the turkeys in the land, and all the good things canned which fact denies.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10

NC. DECEMBER 10, 1913
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
sPRINcFIELD.s ADVANCE STEP

The establishment of the Springfield Bureau of Municipal Research marks most promising de- parture for d city that is determined to have the best and is increasing rapidly in population and wealth that it is a loss to know what measures will best it's needs This investigation will bring trained insight and judgment bear in study ing the workings of the city government in all it's branches. in exploring and anayzing the field serv- ed by these governmental agencies, in applying les sons derived from the experience of other munich palites, in establishing clearing house of facts related to municipal affairs that will be accessible to all citizens of nquiring of mind. in commenting measures and changes in the city ernment in aiding concerted endedvor by various civic phanthropc and charitable organizations and in those various allied forms of activity which tribute to the general increase of community ef ficicncy.
 Prominent citizens have volunteered to support the bureau for three years
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
LITTLE THINGS

We love little things hate little things: we fear little things lives are knit up with little things from the time born to the day we die.
 Big things draw up to heaven or csush us down to hell. Little things live beside us on the earth and sleep with laugh and Grumble with make miss it, irritate and appease us-ncvcr leave alone for minute
 That is why they much more important than the big thngs-the things that only come once in way at long intervals, and even then nearly always the result of a hundred and one little things combined.
 To be crushed by a large misadNcnture IS ma tural, but to fall victim a series of petty mls- fortunes is hUmiliatng. There many who would prefer to break their necks and for all by falling off mountain than to bruise thelr WiloIe bodies and dislocate their tempers by the daHN stumbling a mOehilI It is the little thlnSS that count-the satisfaction of climbing Nouht Olympus is a poor of attainment if the scores and scores of pleasant details which wait upon sue be aOSent.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
DIFFERENT NOW

(rrron a story on Siberian Eskmos by Panels B.
 Sayre. President Wilson's son-in-law, in the
 Outook)
 Wives are commonly bought and the size of a. mans harem varies directly the size of his poe ketbook.
 many wives have you Sot?' a native once asked me as he hoarded our little trading It was surely question with which to accost stranger at least it relief from the eternal weather remark. told hlm l hau none showed surprise.
 .What'se natter" he asked. Got no money?
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
SHEETS ANNOUNCED AuroMArIcALLv

device showing the number of the next street has been tried out a Wichita, kas street car system. Each street stop, from che end of the line to the other. is given consecutive nuinoel' and the passenger entering the ear and aSk'nE tht conductor Please let off at EHnWo" avenue is told. Your stop is number thirty. Ihe indicator front of shows glance -ust where the is with reference to the de- sired stop, and the passenger rings the 'ei sS nlmbcr th;ftY For strangers anG for ftSh- lar travellers at night in stormy weather. the device has proved useful.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
RAILROAD SUPPLIES TOYS

Playhngs are supplied free by the London and Northwestern railway all children who are travelling first class and have a them. These playthings consist of miniature loco motives, and other railroad equipment. which delivered the children without making of record. but with the understanding hat are to be left in the the end the journey
Arizona republican., 1913-12-10
THE WRONG CHAP

Young man. you cali regularly my daughter
 T
 | want to know if your intentions serious? s?" You must have the wrong man. MT. WOmbat ca1l to collect the payments her piano"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-03-20
THIS WILL SHOW THE MONEY
GOT HERE ALL RIGHT.

Dear Tom: I am sending check
for $3.50, contributed by friends
whose names are given below, to
help in your trial brought on by the
Roman Catholics:
Luther r. Hogan $3.50, j. r. Ho-
gan $500, Mrs. j. r. Hogan $1.00,
j. It. Bentley $100, J. H. Bentley
$1.00, w. c.. Bentley $1OO.
l hope and believe you will come
out all right. Your friend,
Agnes, Ga. J. r. HOGAN.
P. S. You will please publish the
above names with amount given, so
they may know that their money
reached you. J. r. II.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-03-20
THE JEFFERSONIAN
''THE PRESIDENTS SECRE-
TARY.1

Read this, and remember that
the man chosen by our Democratic
President to fill this most important
Office is a Jesuit, of whom history
will tell all you want to know
''The duties Of a secretary to a
President of the United States are
not considered at all secondary in
Importance to those of a cabinet
officer. He is the man who first
meets the thousands of visitors to
the President. He must know just
whom the President desires to see
or should see without bothering the
President. These visitors come
from all parts of the United States
on all sorts Of missions, some i'm
pOrtant, but mostly of very trivial
character, and they come bringing
all sorts of letters of introduction
from all sorts of people.
'Were the President to see all
these folks he would not have time
for anything else, and the secretary
must winnow the wheat from the
chaff and send the chaff away &C
tually delighted because they
haven't seen the President. The
Presidents secretary is a buffer be-
tween his chief and the United
States Senators and members of the
House Of Representatives with my
Rad axes to grind. He must be
diplomat with the most famous dip
lOmats Of the world when they call
at the White House to take up the
time of the President Indeed, it has
often been said in Washington that
the Presidents secretary must be
as much diplomat as any member
Of the diplomatic corps if he is to
be of substantial value to his chief.
Again, the secretary must have
relations with the hundreds of cor
respondents who represent the great
newspapers of the country. Public
opinion is nodded by these CORES
pOndents, and they are keenly af-
frmative in their characteristics. In
their ambition to serve their news
papers they always know exactly
why they visit the White House.
Frequently matters are not exactly
ripe, and it is one duty Of the Pres
1dent's secretary to parry the in
cisive and probing questions of
thes alert correspondents. This
must be done smiling1y and in good
form.
Then, too, invariably the Presi-
dents secretary accompanies his
chief On trips through the country.
Hundreds of details come up on
these tours, of which the President
is not expected to know, but it is
the absolute duty of his secretary
to be familiar with them. So pro
ficient were Hay, Nicolay, Lamont,
and CortelyOu that it. has been re-
marked many times that any of
them would have made an excellent
President of the United States
New York Sum