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The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Surprised Mrs. Copolnnd.

Mrs. Ada Copeland was the victim
OF n most delightful surprise party at
her home on White avenue last eve
ming, when number of friends and
Fellow teachers in the local schools
descended upon her armed with a
delicious supper all daintily prepared
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Miss Hoffman Succeeds.

Miss Edna Hoffman, well known
local girl, has passed the civil serv-
ice examination for. stenographers,
and viii probably receive an appoint
ment soon. Miss Hoffman and her
mother are preparing to leave the
city. to make their home elsewhere
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

HOUSE FOR SALE OR RENT
Leaving town. Following furni-
ture for sale: Sideboards, chiffon
ier, dressers, carpets and rugs.
/ Gum book cases, writing desk,
rockers, kitchen cabinet. dining
room chairs, Quick Meal range.
heaters. gas range, preserves, jams,
etc. 559 Ouray. 2-1S-1t
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Eastern Star Meeting.

At 1880 O'Clock this evening the
regular session of Sunshine chapter
No. 90, o. II. s., will have its regu-
lar business meeting; after this a
lOc social will end the evening and
all visiting members are cordially
invited TO attend.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
NNnnlnn,s Relief Corns.

Tho ladies of the W. n. c. VIII
serve AT roe social IN the Odd Eel
lows building tomorrow afternoon at
3 O'Clock. Everyone is cordially in
Yitcd 70 attend this social.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18

Here is the place that low prices
talk, Every winter shoe must leave
its happy home. 1t will pay you to
buy for future use. Mcconnell &
Lowe. gx
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Expected Home Tomorrow.

Mrs. Cyrus Parsons is expected
home from Helper tomorrow. She
Went there to see her husband, well
known local railroad man.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Harry Burnett Home

Harry Burnett OF hotel fame re-
turned from Glenwood this noon and
will spend a few days in the city
with his family at the st. Regis.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Here from palisade.

Miss Anna Balway and Miss Ella
Summerland returned this noon from
Palisade. where they have been Wis
iting Frank Iesher and family
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
". G. 4. 4. Meefinp

This evening there was meeting
Of the W. c. 4. u. held at the Y NJ
c. A. building at ? o'clock which was
attended by large number of mem
hers.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
RaiIrOatIers Arrive.

Frank Il. Walling of the Missouri
Pacific and Cy Reynolds of the Santa
Fe, arrived in the city this noon, to
spend a day or two in the valley
looking after company interests.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Au I'ait Club.

The ladies of the Au Fait club will
meet this week on Friday afternoon,
at the home Of Mrs. G. G.. Beye on
White avenue. large attendance is
anticipated.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Mrs. Coltrin VIII Entertnin.

Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. Francis d. Coltrin for a kensing-
ton party on next Friday afternoon,
February 2l. at her home on East
Main street.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Taken to Hospital.

Mrs. G. e. Liant was taken to st.
Mary's hospital Sunday, suffering
from a severe Illness. Her many
friends hope she will soon be herself
again.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
To Visit Daughter Here.

Mrs. C. II. Harris, mother of Mrs.
Earl johnson. arrived yesterday on
No. 3 from Carbondale, to spend
two weeks visiting her daughter.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Pythian sisters Meet Tonight.

The Pythian Sisters drill team
will have an important meeting this
evening at Margery hall at 7:30 for
the purpose of doing especial drill
work
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Here from Glenwood.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Snyder spent
sunday as the guests of Mrs. e. T.
Wasson on White avenue and re-
mained over for the firemen's ball
last evening. Mrs. Snyder will visit
with her mother for few days.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Shores Arrives.

c. w. Shores of Denver, chief de-
tective of the Globe Express compa-
ny. arrived in the city today to spend
short time on official business.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
STOCK EXCHANGE.
Associated Pres.
Returns to Price

Miss Arlee Claypool, who has been
visiting her folks. here for several
days. left today on No. to return
to Price, Utah, where she is employed
in an office.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Goes TO Intlinnn.

Mrs. o, G. Coen is expecting 10
leave shortly for a visit to her old
home in Indiana, where she will
make an extended visit with friends
and relatives.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Frank Hall Home.

Frank Hall, laden with surveyors
Instruments. returned today noon
from a business trip to the upper end
of the valley.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Mesa lady Here.

Mrs. Emma II. Laswell. a promi-
nent lady from Mesa, is n visitor in
the city with friends today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
McIennon Here

A. N. McLennon of Palisade. well
known fruit grower, is in the city
looking after his interests.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
Dcltaitc Here.

IW'IIUIIC HtIt.
Among the visitors in the city yes
terday was ii. V. Hinton of Delta. He
arrived Sunday night.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18
CanoR isiittur Hrrc

William Lurvey of Unaweep canon
Is in the city this week. visiting and
making some supply purchases.
The daily sentinel., 1913-02-18

1t Is the Talk of the Town,
Our Ladies' Tailoring Department
has made a big hit. Order your
suit early.
2-3-lmo Palmer 4 Rrafford
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11

Why go your holiday where went last year? It's glorious place. The shops there simply-gorgeous" London Opinion.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
MXr1f'F
HOOpskirt Renaissance
BY HOWARD L. RANN

We informed by the arOiters of fashion that the loWy hoopskirt, which has not made any noise dressnazers' convcntior; fifty years. about emerge from the attic and mingle in the glad throng This is undoubtedly an nsidious scheme the barbed wire boost the price of it's product The hoopsrt is half sister to the cotton umbrella and gives d the willoWN out lines walking parachute. It pleasant article of dress to meet in crowded street it has extended reach and is not subject to puncture As generally made. it is draped gracefully over a wire frame spreads like a lady a hair sofa The hoopskirt is relation whatever to the hobbIe skirt the harem skirt the sheath skirt and is great to who not taffeta silk makes Voluminous hobble skirt. you throw q whole bolt of blue serge into a hoopskirt and then not get half way around This is the reason why the hoopskirt is backed by such determined lobby the part of the tex tile goods manufacturers Men who have to pay for their wives clothes ought to descend upon congress demand the enactment of law confinlng the the hoOpskirt the Fiji Islands. If the hoop skirt into general in this country the sidewalks will have to be enlarged and the bank ruptcy courts be obliged put a night shift. body will put a style which folds up like Jap parasol the rigid and unbending hoopskirt. which be stood up in corner without sag ging the knees and weighs eighteen pounds With any of the attachments, cannot be crammed down the throat civilization without bloodshed l. the dressmakers beware
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
The La st Call

This is the last of many appeals by The Re publican the women and men of this city to assist today in laying the foundation New Phoenix by voting for the proposed charter.
 We have presented many reasons why char ter should be supported, the chief among them be- ing that it's adoption will take the city out of politics establish it upon a business basis.
 We have dwelt mainly upon this effect of the charter and the city manager plan. since that the only which objection has been raised. The opponents of that plan have generally agreed that other respects the charter is a model in strument.
 There is another reason why we should adopt the charter-because it's advertising value. There a great movement throughout the country for municipal Though the city manager plan old and successful in German cities, it is a comparatively in this coun- try In the few small cities and where it has been tried in the United States, operation has satisfactory.
 Larger and thriving cities about try it, that the eyes of the country would be turned upon Phoenix if should adopt the charter just as they are being turned upon Dayton and Springfield, Ohio, where similar charters will be- come effective January.
 absolutely certain the successful operation of the proposed form of government that we believe it's working would have a greater and more widespread audience than could reach by other means
 await the result of the election today with a hopefuIness amounting to confidence The only thing defeat will be apathy which has been disastrous many great prises,
 But cannot believe that the and women Phoenix will be apathetic concerning a matter which must concern them acutely.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
PLENTY OF WEATHER PROPHETS

It ls said the average animal is much able to fOreteIl what the weather will be than the av- craze human being. unless the latter has made particular and extensive study all signs
 Before severe thunderstorm all animals are upset Dogs howl in dismal chorus, fish continually leap out of the water and worms will often the surface in hundreds If you q night when the air is close and stuffy teeming with moths, you be pretty there IS thunder in the air for moths always congregate two three hours before a storm
 Sheep foretel that coming by bIeating Iudy and seeking a place shelter Pigs about with straws and sticks in their mouths be- fore cold weather sets in
 The toad quits his hole just before storm. for he is insect eater and knows just fore is the best time o prey. Chats and midges fly low when the weather S likely tC be unsettled and that is why swallows same for they the insects
 There other weather signs to be noted. Ii in the morning when you pick up the newspapef It displays tendency to tear almost it's account then a dOWnpour of rain is far off. If shoe laces inclined snap and your kid gloves have a cold. cIammy feeling and difficult to draw damp weather ahead
 Even your walking stick or umbrella can act the part of q barometer. The handles before will reveal a slight deposit moisture be sticky to the touch. In this the question whether it is wiser to take umbrella leave il at home be settled by examination the article itself-Chicao Tribune
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
A Discovered Defect

The absence of careful scientific investigation in the preparation the tariff bill illustrated again in the effort being made by the admin abrogate. by resolution, provision which grants a rebate per imports brought American vessels. effect of that provision which discussed tensivcly d patriotic standpoint while the bill under consideration there is considerable difference of opinion. only matter in mind as~foreign subject tariff Ieeslaton-the encouragement American ship ping. What the result would be the to the people to the general purpose of the was not considered. So, before the ink presi dents signature dry appeared that the bate provision deranged the whole structure
 The officials said to be at regarding the administration many features of the which appear be contradictory The trouble seems O have originated in the houses her of procedure. it's tendency to defer much trust much the Usually when a measure passes one branch is a completed pression O the majority that branch, and it is hoped that the other house will give it's approval. is withheld reluctant compromises are made conference
 the tariff from the house in this case, a avowedIy rough draft. The house leaders expected would materially changed licked shape" by the senators. The appears have made changes only in the rates leaving the administrative features in the shape which they had been received.
 The lack in details shown in the prepa- ration of the present and which has already been productive much embarrassment with the promise of much more. emphasizes the need of reform II methods tariff legislation. Again. commend the ommon-sense plan advocated by the progressive platform tariff legislation after complete information concerning it, has collected by non-partisan scientific tariff commission
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
ELECTRIC PORCH LAMPS AID STREET
 LIGHTING

Consumers of electric energy in residences need to be taught the benefits of the porch lamp in countless cases where evenings trial would be sufficient to establish this useful application yOnd recall The improved tungsten lamp has tirely changed the porch lighting situation as gards cost and quality of service, and there Is little excuse for well equipped homes being without one. The porch lamp symbolizes in tWen- teth century hospitality the old saying that the latch string is out it time and temper dimly illuminated suburban streets in a way that only the initiated appreciate. and it adds little to the individual bill that it is within the of every who entertainS a modest scale
 At 10 cents per kiloWatt hour such lamp be run practically all night for 1 cent. On ed-in sleeping second story porches where read ing is feature of the household life the also low where higher powered lamps al several hours evening. The supplementary feet street lighting where lamps few and between where foliage is dense is admirable Electrical World
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
WHEN DAD WAS A BOY
By John T. McCutcheon.

Iconyrtght; 1913: By John T. mccu'choon.I
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
Human Folly
By WALT MASON

weight, and it's giving me the blues for cannot tie shoes so want pint of pills, d syrup made squils, other kind of dope; pull down. I hope?" All the time at heart I know that really ought to to the woodpe with an and down to old brass tacks. Oh. ought to do chores and get busy out of doors beating carpets good and hard, cleaning the Uttered yard with a mind and heart at peace. thus disposng of my grease But, instead, I trOt block. and con suit the four-eyed doc, and he shakes his head and signs, and hc looks cOnfounded wise, gives me pellets labeled "NuX." and assesses three bucks. And forty million jays foolish. all their days Ills and aches would travel hence if we'd use q little If you have aching tooth have it pulled at once good youth! But of course that sim pie plan won't appeal any will throbbing jaw and denounce the moral law. blow yourself for patent cures and the chlOroform that lures; then. with agony accursed, do what should be done at first. Most of dotards dense: have any
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
l Arizona Republican Editorial Page

have been sent to their last known addresses com manding their presence in the chamber under pain of and the humiliation of being dragged to the bar the house.
 If the sergeant-at-arms were a of only ordinary perspcacity and with sporting blood run ming in his veins would waste and the stationery of the federal in sending messages to the scattered members, for they not scattered. They well punched the hits Athletics were on Thursday The ser geant-at-arms ought to know, if he does not that he could find the wanderers Philadelphia day and at New York the He couldn't miss them.
 Perhaps the sergeant at arms knows as well as We do and knows better than do the weakness of his powers of resistance. He may not want to go New York and Philadelphia and subject himself intimate temptation which would leave the house of representatives without sergeant -at-arms well quorum. The geant-at-arms is pursuing ineffective but the only safe in the premises.
 The absentees, moreover, might we'll be at the ball games be locked up in the house. Their bodies might well be wandering their minds. Mental alteration than physical alteration. Even the members who have remained at their posts have been in spirit elsewhere. cording the following report of house pro ceedngs last Tuesday when the series opened
 The hour of o'clock having just arrived I CMr. Mann, the minority leader) wish ask if the chair has made arrangements to inform the house of the program of the ball game in New York;
 That is not parliamentary inquiry the chair replied, while everybody the floor cheered
 Several vain attempts made adjourn, the democrats refusing to second the motions. In the meantime the ball game had been in progress several innings and someone the first returns MT. Mann.
 A parliamentary inquiry. MT. Chairman said the minority leader. rising in his place
 State it." said the speaker.
 Would it be proper to announce that the score l in favor of Philadelphia the fourth inning"
 ~'Out order" said chair. a messenger
 That being of order said MT Mann ris ing to another parliamentary inquiry T would ask if it would be in order to announce that Baker of Philadelphia had just knocked d home and that the is } to l in favor of the Athletics?'
 That is not parliamentary inquiry an chairman.
 And until the sixth inning. when MT Mann announced the without addressing the chair and adjournment taken.
 But why this unseemly rush the part the speaker, the democratic house leader and the whip to drag the majority away from the national pastime? There is urgent business before the house. There is, is the deficiency bill be passed. but is really it's implies It be passed any time. The worlds series, the contrary, scheduled within definite period.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11

The majority of the house of representatives rightly conjectlres that there is in attempt ing legislation while the worlds series is in progress. That majority is now absent and is being theoretically sought for by the sergeant-a- arms. There is some doubt according the dis patches Washington, concerning the precise whereabouts of the absentees but official notices
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
PERHAPS BOTH

He had called for her answer and in the parlor waiting for her to appear Half hour went by. T wonder he unused. If she is making n hor on nr her ID nd
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
HOT SCOTCH

Magistrate-You are charged with being drunk and disorderly; what is your name?
 Culprit-Anasus McNichol McNab.
 Magistrate-Hm- Who paid for your liquor? London Opinion.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
EXCLUSIVENESS

She-No, I read hardly any of the mdern Vels.
 He-Why is that2
 She-There are really few people in fiction nowadays that fit associate with
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
DUB ME NOT IDLE

Beside my study window sill I doze.
 my pipe and watch the daylight pass, Squint d d squashed mosquito my nose. And mark my neghbor shaving off his grass. A vespertinaI peace pervades the air
 But my breast hundred demons turk, And would love to yell in despair What is the good of Work!'
 I am sickened by the cty's din. Which throws all that I would thrust therein.
 70 for a beaker full the warm south Keats. you observe, felt, nee at least like me 0 for he inside mouth Q the webbing Yes: we shall place little dog in digs, Pack off young domestic to her kd Leave our amid it's woodland tWigs, spend a fortnight by some seaside spa There while Poseidon rolls roaring rhyme. And Proteus wonders what were both about Soon we shall have oh! such high old tme drive the cobwebs out Nor dub me idle then, if year thus despse the awful quest for pelf, Since from accounts tolerably clear, Reader you do the very same yourself: Join with me rather my song, all such As long MammOn's mundane roar T could not love thee. Labor, half much, Loved I Leisure more.'
 Glasgow Herald
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11
SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER II. 1913

Neither are we to value ourselves upon a day or an hour or upon any one action, but upon the whole habit of the mind Seneca.
Arizona republican., 1913-10-11

Baker, Bender. Bush, the Busy Bees of the Athletics. MatheWson and MarqUard denote that M is the favorte, unfortunate, Giants.
 was better to be Mathe>vson than president last Wednesday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08

Alderman Albert r. Tearney yes
terday specifying 80 violations
of the l O'Clock saloon closing ordi-
nance, and covering almost every day
in November and December. All are
set before Municipal Judge Caverly for
Feb. Is. Three cases against the Al
derman were disposed Of two weeks
ago by jury finding him guilty OF one
offense and flnlng him $40. Two other
cases went by default with an agree
ment that the fine should be placed at
500 IN each. Under the present pro-
ceedings the maximum sued for by the
city Is $1,000. Mr. McInerney, explain
ing the present proceedings after the
apparent delay in instituting the first
suits, said: "Tearney is an Alderman.
The city didn't like to be placed in the
position of prosecuting one Of the city
fathers. There are three or four 9TH
er explanations. but the people would
not believe them"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08
ANOTHER WEEK TILL
GRAND JURY MEETS

1t has been generally believed that
the grand jury was TO resume its in
vestigation OF the sheriff's office Mon
day, following the recess which was
decided upon late last week. Such
Is not the case. however, as the in
vestigating body will not meet again
until a week from Monday. The de-
lay is caused by the fact that a num-
Der Of important witnesses were not
available when wanted and could not
be secured short OF next week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08
NEGRO ATTORNEY
BEFORE The BAR

The only colored man who has ever
appeared in the capacity Of an attor-
ney before the circuit court in Rock
Island county, was before the bar this
morning as the representative Of the
petitioners in the Injunction proceed
ings which have occupied the atten-
ton OF the members OF the Second
Baptist church. colored, for some two
years or more past. The negro attor-
ney Is S. Joe Brown Of Des Moines and
he represents Rev. r. A. Broyles fac
ton In the controversy which follow
ed the ousting Of Rev. Mr.. Broyles. The
court gave him 10 days in which 10
file an amended bill praying for re
Injunction. II he fails to file one that
10 not demurrable, the case is T. he
dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08
RESIGNS AS HEAD OF
WOODMAN PRINTERY

S.r =. Parker today resigned his
Position as superintendent OF the Mod
,rr Woodman Of America publ!cat!C.'
department, the resignation taking ef-
feet AZ once. Mr. Parker when asked
regarding the matter. would make no
statement as TO his reasons for leav-
ing or his future plans Mr.. Parker
Lac been with the woodman publlca-
ton department for the past - years.
When the new building was occupied
four years ago. he was made superin-
raudent OF printing. which position
hs has filled up until the present time
20 fer as can be learned no successor
Las been named as yet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08
PHONE BUILDING
Is BURGLARIZED

The Union Electric telephone build.
ing. LOCATED al 20ls Fourth avenue,
was entered by burglars come time
last night and the entire place ran
sacked for Vslaabies. SO far as can
be learned. nothing was taken The
affair Was reported 10 the police, who
are now working on the case.
An entrance was effected by prying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08

open a rear window. In order to OBJ
tain access to the two main Offices, it
was necessary for the thieves TO break
the glass in the partitions Desks
were pried open and searched for valu-
ables. papers being strewn all over the
floor. The discovery OF the visit was
made early this morning by Tom
O'Neill. a wireman employed by the
company, and a report was immediate
" made TO the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-02-08
Grass Fire

The Centrals were called out this
afternoon at 1850 o'clock 70 the old
Cable pastures on Thirty-fourth street
betU cen Eighth and Ninth avenue 10
oNtiuguish a grass FIRE Superstition is
that the IRE was caused by q lighted