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The Irish standard., 1913-08-02

There he would buy a neat suit Of
clothes. Then there must be pres.
ent for Nettie. This would leave him
enough to establish himself in a
boarding house, and little surplus to
take Nettie around once in a while.
tits wonderful place." declared
Alvin, after his first day in the big
city. II could spend a month here
and not see half the sights"
The second day he sat on bench
In public park, watching the pleas.
ure boats on the little lake near by.
A man came limping up to him.. sat
down, and moved about SO helplessly
and in such apparent pain, that Alvin
noticed him sympathizingly.
Are you iii" finally inquired Alvin.
feeling pity for anyone in trouble.
''Worse than that" said the man
with a groan. I'm going to a hos.
pital this afternoon. That is, If get
letter I'm expecting from a friend
to pay my way. It may not come. II
It doesn't, suppose I'll die on the
streets"
"That is really too bad" comment.
ed honest Alvin. IT do hope you will
get your letter."
The man shook his head in dismal
hopelessness. Then he edged closer
to, Alvin. looked all around them and
said in . low, confidential tone:
III you had q little money, young
man, could easily help myself and
double what you had. If I was only
spry at getting around. wouldn't have
10 wait long for cash."
"Why, how is that?" inquired Alvin,
his curiosity fully aroused.
''Well. Ill tell you. Read that"
The man drew a morning newspaper
from his pocket. He opened it on the
advertising page. Then he handed II
to Alvin, his finger indicating an ad.
vertisement reading:
"Lost: An old signet ring bearing
q seal with the initial g. Inside is the
inscription: L. to g., 1904 An old
family relic. VIII pay two hundred
dollars for it, return to 11412 Ninety
arst avenue"
Il found that ring. Picked It w
among some sweepings outside Of a
restaurant" declared tho man-"and
here It is.''
=, He took from his pocket q big CIRCLE,
% he spoke. Alvin looked It oyer.
The Irish standard., 1913-08-02
eyoone chIvaIry.

1T IN no use deceiving ourselves"
she thought. There's precious little
chivalry now! Men don't idealixe wo-
men a. they used. They're grown far
more suspicious-and harder. Per
haps because women have grown 20
critical of thsml Anyway. something's
gone-what Is TT PoetEyf 1llusionf
And yet!-Why is 1t that men stu
put us OF our balance-even now
that they matter 80 much less, now
that we live our own lives, and can
do without themf"-Mrs. Humphrey
Ward In 1.-THE Mating q LYDIA
The Irish standard., 1913-08-02
New French Propeller.

Two French engineers have patent
ed q propeller with the blades extend.
Ing far forward and back Of the hub,
and so shaped that the water is not
churped and no vacuum 10 formed
around the hub.
The Irish standard., 1913-08-02
Dark Room Lamp.

For photographer use in dark
rooms there has been devised lamp
carrying several different oolored
glasses In q wheel In front Of it, open
ing, 80 any oolored Mgat can bs Oh.
tainod when desired.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
Farewell is rendered To id.

The members of the congre-
CATION of the Calvary Baptist
church and the many friends Of
Rev. Van Dyke Todd rendered
that well known pastor recep-
tisn last evening, at the home
of Mrs. A. b. Copeland, 5l9
Thirteenth street
The affair was in honor of Rev.
Mr.. Todd. who has labored in
this field for the past year, and
has built up his church, which
today is is In very healthy con
dition. Mr.. Todd has accepted
call from Patterson, Stanisland
county.
The Ministerial union Of
Richmond has adopted the fol
low ing resolution;
Whereas, the Rev, Todd has
been pastor Of the Cavalry Bap-
fist church in the city of Rich
mond and member of the asso-
citation for the past year; and,
Whereas. he has won his way
into the hearts of his people and
claimed the admiration and es-
TEEN of them and the entire city;
and,
Whereas, being a member
of our association, he always
stood for the things that were
right, and fearlessly preached
the gospel of Jesus Christ;
therefore, be it
Resolved, that we regret ex-
ceedingly his leaving our city.
We need such men in our city
and in our ministry-men who
have the right conce ption of
their high calling; men who have
deep convictions and who stand
by them; men who fear none
but God. Since he has been
called to another field, we pray
that God will richly bless him
and his family, and give them
many souls for their hire. -
Richmond(Cal. } Record Herald
Saturday, June 2S 1913.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

The Guaranty State bank Of
Jefferson. has given further eyi'
dence of its enterprise and su
periority as a banking institu
tior. Like a young giant IL is
coming to the forefront with the
vigor Of youth and the skill of
= scicntis, in monetary affairs.
aud being just and true 10 all
its Giants alike. has won an evi.
able reputation for honesty and
integrity. and none disputes its
claim for all the higher banking
facilltss. On. OF it, latest
improvements and evidences Of
xdvaccmeni j. It's fine double
sign composed of heavy glass
ana brass Innings. See IL In front
Of the bank. and note it, appro.
pirate claim.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
HIRING TEACHERS

Mistakes in the selection of
teachers and other professional
school employees are made most
frequently because school-board
members forget the principles
which are essential and consider
only expediency or false econo
my. Just at the present time,
the letter addressed by State
Superintendent +. G.. Blair to
the school boards of Illinois is
suggestive. 1t reads:
Electric signs may hurt the
eyes or offend the taste, but they
do attract attention and fix the
idea. During the next few
weeks. while the boards of edu
cation are employing teachers
for the coming year, it might be
a good thing to place before eve
ry school building, and especial
ly, before the board of education
rooms signs flashing forth some
such sentiment as:
Schools are established for the
children; not to furnish jobs for
teachers. Schools are not charit-
able institutions to'provide sup
port for intirm or needy persons.
The rights and needs Of the
children are paramount to the
rights and needs of the individu-
al. You were elected to protect
the rights and interest of the
children. A poor teacher is an
educational and financial loss.
The employment Of good teach
ers is your best service to the
district. Select every teacher as
if she were to teach your child
rem. Expensive school houses
with cheap teachers are hollow
mockeries. Every dollar raised
by taxation should give a dollars
worth of opportunity to the
children A few dollars extra to
keep a strong teacher is wise
economy. Politics mixed with
school administration Injuries
both.
Thile most boards conform to
the essentials of these formal
statements, it may be worth
while for every one to read them
School Board Journal.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
ILLITERACY

There are in the United States
more than five and one-half mil
hons Of men, women and child
rem over ten years of age unable
to read and write. Fifty eight
per cent of these are white per
sons and 40 per cent are negroes
Twenty eight per cent Of them
are native born whites and 30
per cent are foreign born whittier
About 70 per cent of them live
in rural communities. For rea-
sons well understood a large
portion of these illiterotes are
in the Southern States. They
are, however, confined to no one
section. There are towns and
counties in the North Atlantic
States in which more than Is
per cent of the adult population
are illiterate. 1t is believed that
careful study of this problem,
and a proper presentation of
methods by which it can be re-
lieved, will result in a very rapid
reduction Of illiteracy and its
final determination in all parts
Of the country.
A bill is now pending in Cong,
ress which if enacted into a law
will help TO reduce this illiteracv
7. p. ClaXton,
Commissioner.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
lEWVe \. HENRY ANSWERS
CA. WneELER'S CRI1lCNu

To the Voters OF the First Scna
torial District:
Mr.. Wheeler is making the
fight against ne all over the dis
trict that | should not be elected
TO the Senate because my cleo
ton will create vacancy in the
House of Representatives, which
will cause Bowie county to have
to hold another election to fill my
vacancy. Now, this is untrue.
The legislature convenes on the
DIST of this month, just two
days after the election and it re
quires ten days in which to get
the aeturns from all over the dis
trict, making, in all, at least 10
days Of the special session. Du-
ring this time | will continue to
serve in the House, and if | am
elected to the Senate, | will then
qualify and OF course there will
be a vacancy the last fifteen days
of the session; but Bowie county
will still have representation in
the House by Judge Rowell.
Since it takes twenty days to or
der an election, it will be impOs-
sible to fill a vacancy of only fif-
teen days.
In this way, Mr.. Wheeler
seeks TO confuse the minds OF
the people and lead them away
from the real issue in this cam.
paign.
Mr.. Wheeler is a lawyer en-
ployed by the railroads of this
district, and the head of the firm
of lawyers with which he is con
nected is the head attorney of all
the railroad attorneys in Texas
and has his headquarters in
Austin where he uses his inlu
ence on all legislation that effects
railroads. Mr.. Wheeler is rid
ing on a free pass while he is
making this race, and he does
not deny it, notwithstanding our
laws prohibit a member Of the
Legislature from riding on free
pass. The issue is this: Will
the people elect me and thereby
create vacancy Of fifteen days,
which vacancy cannot cause an
extra election, or will the people
60 over to the special interests
and select as their senator a mar
who draws his salary as Mr.
Wheeler does from the railroads
Respectfully.
Lewie II. Henry.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
the winter months and instruct
the Younger brothers and sisters

the winter months ana instruct
the younger brothers and sisters
AS a result of this young mans
faithfuiness he was admitted to
the bar a few years ago, after
having taken several courses in
college and the University of
Texas, and is now practicing his
chosen profession. His broth
ers have all taught school and
one of them is also lawyer; two
are bookkeepers with good posi-
tons, and his sisters are educa-
ted and accomplished young la
dies He has been elected to the
Texas Legislature twice and is
now asking for higher position
Do you think he deserves it?
During all my thirty years ex-
perience as a teacher.I have never
seen such a display of courage
and ability under such unfavor-
able circumstances, and | am
writing these lines with the hope
that L may 40 something 10 con-
tribute to the success of his cam
paign.
In conclusion, | again com
mend this young man to the peo-
pie of his district and sincerely
hope that he will be rewarded
for his honor and integrity and
his fidelity to duty.
(Signed): II. W. Irby.
(Advertment.)
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
Death Of W. c. Jones, at Lodi.

W. G. (Pomp) Jones, Sr. died
at his home in Lodi Wednesday
morning, aged 70 years.
This announcement causes
profound sorrow all over the
wide section where he was known
and where he has resided for
over half century, coming here
with his father in the latter sos,
quite youth and the youngest
member of the family. He is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Re
becca Morgan; also his wife
and two daughters and two
sons survive him. His presence
will long be missed at the old
home, where his kindness and
affection was displayed in his
characteristic way and so charm
ing in its sweep of cordiality
and civility. His neighbors feel
the loss of one whose long life
has attached them in bonds that
are inseperable, and whose kind.
| ly deeds and charitable acts are
tokens that can never perish,
but live on to perpetuate his
memory indefinitely. A good
man has fallen, and his deeds
live after him.
Mr.. Jones had been in feeble
health for year or two and his
death came not unexpected. He
was a prominent citizen of this
section for many years, and a
Confederate veteran who never
lost faith in the cause he espous-
ed, but yielded implicitly to the
destiny that lowered our flag and
hushed our arms forever. Mr..
Jones was a loyal member of
our local camp U. G. ", and
his presence at their meetings
was always source of pleasure
with his encouraging words and
brotherly instincts.
The burial took place at the
Old Foundry cemetery, where
many friends and relatives had
preceded him to that mystic
bourn from whence none return.
The Jefferson Lodge No. IS, A
+. Il A. Nj. went out to conduct
the burial services-after the
church service was concluded,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Ray.
The Jimplecute joins many
| friends in deep coincidence to
the family in their present be,
reavement, and trust they may
find consolation in the bountiful
promises that assures us of a
final and perpetual meeting in
fairer sphere than this.
Something doing every
night at tn G GEM next week
that will make you sit up
aud listen. May be you
like Il good play, if so just
drop in aud we will con
vince you that the best In
world is being shown right
here IN your own town and
at the Gem Theater. Take
a chance and come out.
Saturday, July 18th, the
play, Nov YOU lay me
down to sleep" will be put
on See this one. SIN
great features next week,
and the best ever here. One
each night.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
Blue Mountain, Ark,

June =, 1915.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FIRST
SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS:
Information has reached me
that Lewie Henry of Texarkana
is running for the State Senate
of Texas, and, feeling a deep in
terest in his success, | take this
method of commencing this wor-
thy young man to the voters of
his district.
There are very few men in the
world who have risen to posi-.
tons Of trust and honor who
have endured more hardships
and privauions than has Lewie
Henry.
| taught school many years in
Texas and while l was teaching
the High School at Rocky
Branch, Texas, this boy entered
my school. Although he was
far behind in his studies for a
boy of his age, | soon saw, from
his Studious habits, that he was
determined to educate himself.
He had been in school only few
weeks, however, when he lost
his father, who, like many other
good people having business re-
verses, left his family on a rent
ed farm near Rocky Branch, in
Morris county.
Lewie, being the eldest of a
large family of children, was now
forced to leave school to take the
responsibility of the head of the
family and make a support for
his widowed mother and younger
brothers and sisters, He wen,
about the task placed upon his
young shoulders with the cour,
age of a grown man of years ex-
perience.
Discouraging, indeed, were
his prospects now yet he hoped
and dreamed of the day when he
might have an opportunity to
again enter school and secure an
education. After two years, or
perhaps three, he again entered
my school, this time as a board
ing student, the family having,
IN the meantime, moved TO Bowie
county and purchased a small
farm. Lewie came into my home
and boarded with me, and. after
months of close application TO
his studies, secured teacher
certificate.
Just at this time a most dis
couraging calamity was visited
upon this family of children.
They lost their mother. What
would they do now? Would they
break up the home with all of
its sacred ties?
No. This young man assumed
the responsibilities of father and,
as far as possible, mother, and
with the determination not ex-
celled by that of David Crockett
or Abraham Lincoln, determined
with the help Of his brothers and
little sisters, the youngest being
only two or three years old, To
keep the family together and
educate them and at the same
time secure an education for
himself.
Lewie Henry had planned To
make lawyer Of himself. but he
was forced 10 change his plans
TO. while and teach school in
order 10 educate the children.
They would work on the farm
through til. spring and summer,
Will. Lewle would teach during
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

WHY Is THE LEADERSHIP OF THE
CITIES NOT SELF PERPETUATING?
DR.. Gunsaulus of Chicago, re.
ports that; "A few years ago
/ had occasion to make some in.
vestlgations in my city, and
found that out of the leading
representatives
100 lawyers, II were country
boys.
100 doctors, Is were country
boys.
II preachers, all were country
boys.
100 engineers, 6S were country
boys.
10 editors7, were country boys
loo reformers, 90 were country
boys.
100 teachers, - were country
boys.
II this is SO what Is the rela.
ton of the educational opportu
mites Of the country school 20
the nations progress
The cities and their indus
tries are fundamentally depend
ant 0n the country. Does the
country boy rucceed In the city
because of country raising. or
because OF country knowledge
that he finds useful in the city,
\ thorough knowledge ofag
riculture and country life i ab
So.utely essential - the best
progress II the town boy.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

The karo and kingsford free
cooking school at j. j Segal Co S
furniture department on Mon
day and Tuesday, conducted
by Mrs. Fine as demonstator
and Mrs. +. NJ. Wayland of Dial
las, was we'll attended by the la
dies to witness the demonstra-
ton given on the Perfection
Fireless Cooker.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
Paid Semi Annual Dividend.

Last issue the type made the
Jimplccute state The Rogers
National Bank had declared their
dividend Of s per cent" when it
should have stated had declared
their Semi-Annual dividend OF
: per cent.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

The Jimplecute Office honrs are
from 7 a. m. to II p. IN. We are
always ready to take orders for
Job Work. Advertising and Sub
scription during these hours.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
NOTICE..

Having bought out Mr.. Roy
Spellings interest | will continue
the business at the old stand.
and opened Saturday with a
nice line of fine meats, and SO.
licit the patronage of the public
W. Is. kennon.
Proprietor,
Palace Market.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
For Sale

y complete set OF household
furniture, practically new, hayi-
ing only been used since last
January \ bargain IL taken
>oon. Enquire a. this oiicc for
further Information. ll0,f.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

Our Progressive Club has
done much for Jefferson since
its organization, and it can be
said their live secretary, S. f..
Eberstadt, is a hustler when it
comes to landing good PROPOSE
tons for Jefferson.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
List OF Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at JEFF
person. Marion county, Texas, Tues
day, July 7. 1913.
Mrs-Florepc Wagner Mary Wal
ker Bessie Walker Sarah Washington
Fannie Brown Savannah Brayant.
Miss-Lula Avsnger Readen Mae
Brown Della Watson,
Mr-Delbert Surman Bert Allen Jim
Brsyant Pink smith Tom NJ. COLLAGE
Henry Marshall.
Persons calling for above letters
please say Advertised"
Hal SINGLETON, 7. NJ.
ReStella & Co are having con
siderable painting done on the
interior of their hall, which will
enhance its appearance very
much.
Straw Hats at Cost at
Erambert-N Vaughan Co 5
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

The commercial organization
represents the progressive spir.
it of a community.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

No matter how large a mem
bership commercial organiza-
ton may have the active work
will always be accomplished by
the live ones.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

The standpat delegation is usu-
ally the one that accomplishes
the most good in town building
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

Civic development and improv
ed highways are short cuts in
the chase for commercial SUI
premacy.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
TO TRUSTEES

The board of trustees should
meet in session when employing
teachers or attending to any
other business, One trustee is
not aquorum. / would be glad to
have.appications which can not be
considered favorably sent to me
as soon as received. Please do
this. Alice Emmert
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

A citizen who formerly lived
in near by town, says Jefferson
only needs to keep the weeds
and grass cut from the side walks
and she will hold her own with
any town for civic pride.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

No city can grow that does not
possess resources. Co-opera
ton is the greatest resource
known to modern science,
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

Improved streets and side
walks pave the way to future
prosperity.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

The press is the power that
releases the cogs in the wheels
Of progress.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
County Superintendent 5
DEPARTMENT

This space is edited for the benefit OF
the teachers and to advance the cause
of education n.Marion county. ! trust
that no teacher will fail TO read each
week what this space contains.
ALICE EsMERT.
County superintendent
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

If you OPPOSE taking
from the people the right to
vote on State bond issues
and giving to the Legisla-
ture full power to issue
bonds in unlimited amounts
from One Million to a
Hundred Million Dollars
worth without a vote of the
Taxpayers - scratch your
ballot like this:
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

From i-16 10 1919 more than
half a million persons left Nor.
way. mainly for The United
States.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

lee Cream. Fruits. Nuts and
Cold Drinks 81 all kinds a the
Chesterfield parl0r Phone ssG
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
.xoa'AM5Ne*eNr<,. So.
e.ss ~ ~ nN Aieis ! Of
~ CAcyNutieo. d kerizins rs
tssven0 Of bondDNAr the OM.
ve.sX Tea A1'eYxur.!
~ MssHlQI9A c~,,sA/etsts
Nsset'e'y8 ys>s~. ~ oths,
Psse '~pS~>Qs~ss 10 hid.
NE II y4r~hsSl ~ %r aariAI.
sSr1 66Axes&T
AGAINST AMENDMENT =.

AGAINST AMENDMENT 70
sections - and 50. % Article /
81 the Constitution, authorizing
the issuance Of bonds Ter the
University 81 YsnAs. Asrieui.,
tursI and Meoh ao,eai COLLEGE,
state Psoitsotis~y oystsr,. AID
etAsr public improvements and
So,lSine Of warehouses for sari.
cultural products.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

\ German has invented a
strctcher improvlscd from a
bicycle and other material used
by an army.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

~ ~. kekkEUY, sec.
tAdver,:semen,t

The ". c. 7, L. will meet al
pavilion Thursday, July II. at 4
O'Clock.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

Enered at the Post 0 flee at Jefferson, Texas,
second class mail matter
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
We Call

Special attention to the wonder.
full bargains offered this week
by ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Co.
Read what they have to say
relative to their shoe depart
ment, and special sale in low
cuts.
There are four thousand en-
ployes in the government print
ing office.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10
The 8impltrnte.
Thursday. July 10, 1918

OFFICE or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Austin and Vale SITS, Jefferson, Texas.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

Straw Hats at Cost at
Erambert-Naughan CO..
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-07-10

Hardware, Doors and Windows,