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Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
URANIUM

There is considerable popular interest in in the United States nection with radium, the proprietieS which ap- pear marvellous when compared those of familiar materials. But very little uranium is mined in this country except it is incidentally taken in mining carnotite for vanadium In the uranium mined amounted about I tons. A few hundred pounds of pitchblende mined the German mine, d Central City. Colo. but this material not sold, it said to have been used in experimental work The traction of radium has been attempted in the United States by several persons and firms Some these have given their efforts, but others still work, with what success is unknown.
 The of uranium and it's compound paratively few. It is employed principally for mak- ing yellow glass yellow glazes pottery, in less degree a chemical Yellow glass made with uranium oxide is known "opale- scent" Direct light shining through it gives vel low color and indirect light greensh yellow. Some of the firms which have attempted to uranium in the manufacture steel have abandoned such experiments, the claim being made that it appar- ently imparts about the properties tungsten is very much expensive.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
The Bible

The American Bible society has just issued statement showing that there has been a circula ton of bibles during the last year, amounting to 14.3OS,595. Of these, 7,S99,O0O distributed by Foreign society, 2,359.9S5 by Bible Society of Scotland and 4049,610 by the Amer Bible society. All these bibles among English speaking people only To the foregoing total be added the bibles issued by the continental societies, distribution in missionary and those which have been given commercial circu ation by the Oxford and other great bible presses. Thus, that the bible only maintains but is increasing it's lead sellers"
 All this is the of one year. has been going many years. The number of bibles in existence is subject of interesting but hopeless conjecture. The bible S d preserved; seldom destroyed thrown away. Though the owner may not devote much time the perusa it. he regards it as some thing sacred. Therefore the world accumulation 0 bibles must be enormous beyond conception.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
Smooth Sailing
day night.

The country has entered the second half the with confidence, though in the first half it had witnessed episodes which, few years ago. would have scared it stiff Less alarming thrown into frightful panics. It be- gan year certainty a tariff revolu- tion. sweeping than any which it had equanimty. Then came the Balkan war. which threatened time involve the whole of Europe producing such a military catastrophe world has experienced
 Not a ripple observed in this country out Wall street which is always ripplng with without There almost continual breaking up of mergers in compliance with the Sherman The railroad situation unsats- factory, uncertain. Then the Min nesota decision which seemed contain, at first, elements a first-class country wide been reassuring. of satisfac tory the railroads, but it left them in better position the uncertainty in which they stood
 But the general business of the country unaffected by any these cataclysms and Wall street itself began breathe freely. There was remaining point of dread the July settlements, all times regarded danger point. That passed now without the usual accom- panying stringency and disturbance.
 Nowhere has there been any trouble. The coun try kept it's head through it all. The collapse Monday, all related, relation to conditions the remarkable events of the past six months It
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
WITHOUT PREJUDICE

This is the year when small colleges advertise themselves by conferring degrees on big men.-Washington Herald.
 We understand better now why MT. Carne- gie thought best s1OO0OO0O for inter national arbitratiOn.-Cleveland Leader.
 The records of the divorce courts seem prove that it is ill-starred household that star boarder.-Philadephia Inquirer.
 At the present steady rate of increase, the royal family of Spain promises become a large positive burden to the taxpayers.-Boston Traveller
 Statistics show that children decrease the dren increase-but what's the use?-Washington Post
 Up the time 90 believes to be the greatest thing in the world. he end he discovers that hope the greatest thing Topeka Capital.
 lonaire, it is nevertheless fact that few people desire acquantances among the fellows who entirely brOke.-Houston
 Dr. Wilson may be bored with what the Amer ican authors have written and determined send them where they will material Louisville COurer-Journal.
 Garrett P Serviss speaks of the gradual heat by the sun" can make pretty good guess most gone this month.-In- dianapolis Journal.
 Flora McF1imsey Madison Square Q poor thing who had nothing wear, fiction when the poem written. Today she is tirely much fact.-Phila dephia Ledger
 It is desired by the management that in speak ing of the biggest ship afloat the should be pronounced Imper-a h -tor-and remember this. remember the sound of "a" in father.-Sioux City Journal
 Kenyon has introduced a bill abo- ish the franking privilege. But if the senator is perfectly frank, he probably adm he las little hope of getting the measure through.-New Orleans Times-Democrat.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
TRAVEL AS AN EDUCATOR


 It has long been axiom that travel is cllI cator and broadens the mind, but it has remained for the present progressive to make travel part q regular college Under auspices of New York university tour of Europe is to be undertaken for the purpose of ObserV and studying industrial commercial plants. business methods and social conditions. The dents to be divided into groups in such man as to get the best results in the shortest and most convenient ways One group is to make calty city planning, garden cities, municipal erShip, penal colonies, Children'S work and juvenile courts Another group is to special attention labor problems, labor unions, syndical- ism social insurance and industrial betterment in and factories.
 This certainly ambitious and if carried out with sort of system, should be of material benefit to those who trying to master the many important subjects involved. In each European city competent guide is accompany the visitors their search for information. On the there will be informal conferences to map the plan of work. Credit for six hours will be given students in the university for this in satisfactory thesis is completed or examination passed. The professors who to have charge of the various groups said to be enthusiastic the possibilities of the tour and confident that the results will justify similar in the future
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
The highest culture is to speak no i'll. Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Concerning the Cleanup

Phoenix is growing in every direction, in ex- tent population and in bad things well in good things. We remember very well when the policed by city marshal and assistant. The latter constituted the night police force. The former was the day force. He performed also the duties of assessor collector and street superintendent There very little disorder in Phoenix in those days. Very doors locked at night when owners absent. There hold-ups. The offenders pun ished promptly and, sometimes severely and in formally The hobo was rare bird in Phoenix in those times He had difficult time getting here a difficult time his arrival. He fingered.
 a disorderly element, but activities confined within itself, received
 little official attention unless nfractions of peace place presence of the officer. This element tolerated after fashion. This of toeration is all that has descended from the old police system, the a rapidly growing town taking metropolitan airs that is a thing. It is encouragement of the crim- element which thrives multplies under d system of toleraton system of uncertain and irregular punishment.
 Punishment far uncertain gen. orally lacks severity. Men bad records found the possession deadly weapons have been dis missed with fines ridculousIy small. The treatment generally the criminal element except in the of outbreaking crime would be farccal if the whole matter serious.
 Not only the bloody event of Saturday night, but many others less horrifyng, have shown the necessity rigorous and thorough methods in deal with the potential criminal. Our present method 1amely corrective. We must substitute for it that is strongly deterrent and preventive We be understood be describing a alarming condition. The disorderly and criminal element here believe, is smaller less aggressive and cowardly any other But noticing increase of aggressiveness boldness which be easily checked than later
 The officers know who comprise this element Let them through the town with a ne-toOth comb. If there enough officers, let have more, least, until a thorough cleanup has been effected. And in the of the cleanup the desirabIes should given a impression that Phoe- nix is the most unpleasant in the country They should be made to remember it with lOathing
 We do that officers to blame They courageous and vigilant. Whatever fault there is lies in the system which has been handed down which the city has long since outgrown We have a system
 This afford to have the newspaper the country carrying with a Phoenix date line" describing that of Satur- day night.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
The High Cost
By WALT MASON

It costs much things we at, for the rags for our backs and the shoes our feet for tires and repairs red motor cars We must be contentcd with fiVe-cent cigars! With gowns for the women and things the kids. stockings and dOOdads and ribbons man IS so busted that when he would dine. he has to drink water-he can't afford The from the butcher are now coming in; the grocer is call ing for all kinds of tin; my dreams an outing see, were in vain; l cannot indulge in swift deropldne- The cost of existence increases each day; the who sells diamonds on his pay; the tailor with duns in his pocket is here: can go to Europe, I'm fearing, this year. There's something awry in this country, I know; the more man squanders the poorer he'll grow; he can't buy thing-its a sin and d shame-but he is expected to pay for the same. Alas, era no modern man when money growing on gooseberry treesi Alas for that epoch when efeenbackS were found, blown down from the bushes and StreWn the groundt
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
OUR BUSINESS METHODS CONFUSE FOR
 EIGNERS

German and American manufacturers are active rivals for the trade in various European and the frequent success the n ting more business than own people is some times puZzling, since American goods, in markets Where the requirements of merchants fairly well understood. often good as, If not better than the German product.
 Indifference details of pushing and negligent methods correspondence sometimes blamed for unsatisfactory results foreign of the American manufacturer. But D. P de Young our vice consul at Amsterdam, writes in Da Consular and Trade Reports suggesting that Amer can trade discount methods lie says just criticism is heard in that of the American manufacturers custom of quoting certain prices in catalogues with sundrv adjustable discounts. The local trade simply cannot under stand this variable prices; they want their supplies quoted flat
 Furthermore. it American custom in try ing to introduce goods into fields. to prices and discounts with the promise to make better figure later if business of importance re- suits The Germans the other great advantage from the very start by making their lowest price first and are to raise
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09

price, if a little later when the
 cle introduced has gained foothold and popularity The Germans that only by making their greatest inducement first customer be gained surely and there is much common in this contention would that the continual drive drive drive for lower prices which is looked for in the American home market is not defintey present in the foreign fled. If ar tcle is proved be excellent and available. the European consumer is more readily persuaded to go using it, and does not always expect "a better price than year. This home custom. how general. is really silly, and has small Justl- fcation in any business intelligence.-New York Evening
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
Arizona Republican Editorial Page

a case, a Secretary McAdoo said of bad bank ing-it may be added banking.
 In addition to the prevailing pleasing financial outlook, we confronted by the prospect of heavy crops throughout the country except here and there partial failures in restricted districts.
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09
CORROBORATION
(BuffaIO EXDreSS)

Buffalo EXpreSS) "Blinks appears fortunate in the advice that he has received"
 Yes; most of the persons that he went to told him o do had made up his mind do.'
Arizona republican., 1913-07-09

  Charles w. Smith, her after her "I will I'll the peniten without he'll It make me think o hell to look at Smith"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-11
SYNOPSIS.

Major Mcdonald. commanding an army
post near Fort Dodge. seeks a man 20
Intercept his daughter. Molly, who IS
headed for the post. An indian outbreak
Is threatened. Brick" Hamlin, ser
sages to Mcdonald, volunteers for the
mission. Molly arrives at Fort Ripley
two day ahead of schedule She DECIDES
20 push on to Fort Dodge by stage In
company with "Sutler Biz Moyian. 0oe-
Hamlin meets the stage with stories OF
Expectations committed by the Indians
The driver deserts the stage when lnu.
ans appear. The Indians are repuised
Gonzales are killed. Hamlin and Molly
plan to escape In the darkness by way
OF a gully. Molly Is wounded and Ham.
lin carries her. They cross a river ana
go into hiding. The Indians discover their
escape and start pursuit. but go In the
wrong direction. Hamiin is much excited
al finding a haverssck marked c. S. A.
He explains to Molly that he was In the
Confederate service and dismissed In dis
grace under charges OF cowardice. At the
close OF the war he enlisted In the regu-
lar service. He says the haversaek was
the property of one apt. LeFevre, who
he suspects Of being responsible for his
disgrace and for whom he has been
hunting ver since. Troops appear on
the scene Under escort OF Lieut.. Gas
kins Molly starts to Join her father.
Hamlin leaves TO rejoin his regiment
Hsmiin returns to Fort Dodge after a
summer OF fighting Indians, and finds
Molly there. Shots are heard In the
sentry. Harnlin rushes out, sees what he
believes is the figure Of Molly hiding in
the darkness and falls over the body OF
Lieutenant Gasklns, who has been
wounded. The officer accuses Hamlin of
shooting him and the sergeant is ar
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-11

Mr.. William A. Radford win answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building, for h readers OF this
paper. On account Of his wide experience
a. Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
h, Without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all INQUIRIES
jackson boul> sard. Chicago. Ill. and only
sneloss two-cent stamp for reply.
Sometimes It 10 necessary to build
q long, narrow house In order to
make 1t 1T the lot. You cannot hang
part Of your house over your neigh
boris lot without making bad feel
ings. because neighbors are very apt
to be touchy on this point. Anyway. l
should rather build q 20-foot house
on a 36-foot lot, and have plenty Of
light and air. with room on one side
Of the house for q good cement walk
running back to the kitchen. and
have room on the other side for a
good lawn with a border Of flowers
and s~hrubbery.
The tendency with q great many
men is to save money by buying q
narrow lot. Property is sold In most
places according to the frontage. and
is reckoned at SO much per front
foot; SO the width of the lot has q
good deal to do with the price you
have to pay. A few square feet more
or less In the back, where you may
raise chickens or vegetables II your
taste inclines that way, cuts very lit
tie figure. The fellow who has the
lot for sale just good-naturedly makes
you a present of all that back-lying
territory, but he charges a good
round price for the street frontage.
Because of this custom in selling
property. it is the fashion in some
places to crowd a house 80 feet wide
upon a 33-foot lot The style Of
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-11
CHAPTER XIV.
An Old Acquaintance.

1t was late in the forenoon when
the heavily armed guard marched
Hamlin across to the commandant's
delay, but had enjoyed ample oppor-
tunity to plan a course of action, and
decide how best to meet the questions
which would be asked. He could clear
himself without involving her, with
out wen a mention of her presence.
and this knowledge left him conadant
and at ease
There were half a dozen officers
gathered in the small room, the gray
bearded Colonel in command, sitting
behind a table. with Major Mcdonald
at his right. and the others wherever
they could find standing room.
Sergeant" the Colonel said rather
brusquely. you came IN last night
with NJ troop, did you not?"
Yes, sir"
Had you ever met Lieutenant Gas
kins before?"
Once; he pulled me out Of a bad
scrape with a bunch of Indians out on
eht a lew biOiitllS dEO.
The same affair | spoke to you
about" commented Mcdonald quietly.
The attack on the stage"
The Colonel nodded, without remov-
ing his eyes from the Sergeant's face.
Yes. / know about that" he said.
And that was the only occasion of
your meeting?"
Yes. sir"
We'll, Sergeant Hamlin. l purpose
being perfectly frank with you. There
are two or three matters not easily
explained about this affair. l am sat
isfed of your innocence; that you
were not directly concerned In the
shooting of Lieutenant Gaskins. Men
of your troop state that you were in
barracks when the shots were fired,
and the wound was not made by a
service revolver, but by a much small.
er weapon. Yet there are circum-
stances which puzzle US, but which,
no doubt, you can explain. Two shots
had been fred from your revolver
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-11

clearly defined, but the owot portiur
of the ravine was rocky. and .he trail
soon lost. He passed down beyond
the stables, realizing how easily the
fugitives, under cover of darkness,
could have escaped. The stable guard
could have e e nothing from his sta
ton, and just below was the hard
packed road leading to the river and
the struggling town. There was moth
up the bluf completely bafied but des
perately resolved to unlock the mys
terry. The harder the solution ap
peared, the more determined he be
came to solve 1t. As he came out, op
posite the barrack entrance. = q
riage drove In past the guard-house
the guard presenting arms. and cir
cled the parade in the direction Of Of
fcers' ow. 1t contained a soldier
driver and tive ladies. and the Scr
geant's face blushed under it, tan -
he recognized Miss Mcdonald. Would
she notice him-speak to him? The
man could not forbear lifting his eyes
to her face as the carriage swept BY
He saw her glance toward him, smile
with a little gesture OF recognition.
and stood there bareheaded. his heart
throbbing wildly. With that look.
that smile. he instantly realized two
facts Of importAnce-she wss WILLING
to meet him on terms Of friendship
and she had not recognized him the
evening previous a. he ran past her u
the dark.
Hamlin. his thoughts entirely ~
tered upon Miss Mcdonald. had scArcA
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-11

when 1t comes to heating smaller
houses.
Hot-air furnaces are the most sant.
tary and the most economical for
small houses. in regard both to first
cost and to subsequent attendance,
because any woman can manage q
hot-air furnace when the men folks
are away. and the coal bill Is little
of any greater than it is for the more
expensive hat-water heaters. and it Is
less when measured up against
steam.
1t is not In the province OF tho
architect to specify what kind OF heat
ing apparatus. you shall use in this
house. You might freeze to death.
and he would not squeal; so it is up
to you to make yourself comfortable
In cold weather.
In regard to heating q small house,
bear this in mind: A good hot-alr
furnace. with Joints tight enough to
keep the poisonous gases In the right
fiue. comprises. in addition to tho
necessary heat. a system whereby
you can distribute pure air directly
from outdoors to the differen. rooms
in every part Of the house, and send
this life-giving ozone to the farthest
corner Of the most remote bedroom
And this fresh air Is absolutely free;
1t does not cost a dollar. You Just
hitch a supply pipe to the great air
reservoir outdoors. and draw on it all
winter long. But l want to give you
just a word of caution here:
Once In q great while nature has
constructed 4 furnace mar on the
wrong plan. and II you happen to
know this particular individual he
may advise you to put a cold-air
register In the front hall. and draw
the daily supply from this contaminat.
ed source. / have known men sane
enough to keep out Of the asylum for
q great many years who would risk
their reputation and freedom by ad'
vocating just such nonsense.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1913-07-11

ly noted her companion, yet as ne lin
gered while the carriage drew up be-
fore the Majors quarters, he seemed
to remember vaguely that she was a
strikingly beautiful blonde, with face
Swallowed by a broad hat. Although
larger, and with light fluffy hair ard
blue eyes, the lady's features were
strangely like those of her slightly
younger companion. The memory Of
these grew clearer before the Ser
geant-the Wilderness of the face. the
sudden lowering Of the head; then he
knew her; across the chasm Of years
her identity smote him as u blow;
his breath came quickly and bic fin-
gers clenched.
my Cod!" he muttered, upcon.
sciously. THAT was Vera! 6te has
changed, wonderfully changed, but
but she knew me. What. tn Heavens
name, can she be doing here. aud
with Molly?"
With straining eyes he stared after
them until they both disappeared to-
gether within the house. Miss Mo
Donald glanced back toward him once
almost shyly, but the other never
turned her head. The carriage drove
away toward the stables. Feeling a.
though he had looked upon a ghost
Hamlin turned to enter the barracks.
An infantry soldier leaned negligently
In the doorway smoking.
You're the sergeant who saved that
girl down the trail. amt yer?" he
asked indolently. Thought 80: I was
one o. Gaskins' men,"
Hamlin accepted the hand thrust
forth, but with mind elsewhere.
do you happen to know who that
was with Miss McDonald?" he asked.
Didn't see 'em. only their backs a.
they went in-nice lookin' blonde!"
Eyes: rather tall. with very lietl
hair"
"Oh, that's Mrs. Dupont"
MRS. Dupont?" the name EVIDENT,
a surprise: wife OF n Of the ON
cers?"
mo, she's no army dame. Hus
bands a cattleman. Got a range on
the Cowskin, south O. here, but I REQ.
kon the missus don't like that sorte3
thing much. Lives in St. Louis most,
ly, but has been stoppin' with the Mo
Donalds fer a month 81 two now.
Herd she was a niece O the Major'A,
an reckon she must be. er thar'd bees
a iare UP long ago. She's a high ny.
or, she Is, an she's got the Leftenant
goin' all right"
"Gaskins?"
Sure; he's a iady-killer, but thetn
bout all the kind O. killer he Is. fer a.
l ever noticed-one o. yer he-hirts.
Thar amt hardly an oflcer in this
garrison tibet amt just achin' fer to
kick that squirt, but Their womenAoh.
Lord: they think he's Q little tin god
on wheels. Beats hell. don't 1t, VIVA,
money will do fer q damn foolf"
y CTO Be -CONTINUED.)