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The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-15
Fire DESTROYS Glen eeuIah.

DeBeque.-"Glen Beulah," one OF
me most famous hunting lodges In
Colorado, was destroyed by fire. In
cendiarism is suspected.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-08-15

SIXTY CENTS A MONTH.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-01
ONE LIFE LOST
IN MACOMB FIRE
Big stoneware Plant Destroyed at a
Loss Which is Estimated
at $4,000.

MACOMB, ILL.,. Aug. Fire, OF un-
known origin, completely destroyed
plant No. 8. of the Western Stoneware
works, located almost in the heart o.,
this town. The loss has been estl-
mated at $4,000 and is only partly
Insured.
During the height OF the fire, Peter
Peters, As years old, laborer, was
burned to death after he had attemp,-
ed to walk over a skylight on the rooi
Of a burning building and fell through
the opening into fiery furnace. His
charred body was recovered and dras.
ged out of the flames few minutes
later. but life was extinct.
Peters fatal plunge was Witnessed
by half score of people and 1t is
said by some of them that he was
running across the roof to avoid vol,
ulnes OF smoke that were driving the
crowds to cover He was seen to
lunge forward. throw his hands into
the air and fall feet foremost through
The open skylight, his body dropping
INTO the interior of part of the plant
mat was burning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-01
The Little Rumble Last Night Gave
Hopes for the Much Needed
shower Which is Long
past Due.
BUT IT DID NOT COME
Nothing Very Encouraging Is Promls-
ed for the Future in This
Vicinity 80 be
Patient.

The weather conditions In this To-
cality are growing to be serious, not
only to the producers Of garden veg !
etables, but to the consumers as we'll.
] II has been necessary in the past few
weeks for dealers to look away from
home for vegetables, even string !
beans, In order to supply the home
demand for these popular and health>
full articles OF food. Melons come in
next and this scorching weather, with
no rain, makes this crop appear
little dubious. It has been a long ,,
time In the past when these condi. |
t;ons have prevailed to such an alarm
ing extent. There has been ccnsAv
cradle complaint over the human suf-
ferins experienced from heat, but
tfis is not the most serious part OF
the situation. What this locality most
needs is drenching shower to cooi
the atmosphere, with little electri-
cal accompaniment, as purifying
agent. Il has been expected all along
that the drouth would go off In a
booming among the clouds with the
red glare OF lightning and last even
ing when there was heard the low
rumble OF thunder and few mild
& streaks of lightning were seen, peo-
nile seem to enjoy 1t and to hope
that the long expected change hao
come and the long looked-for period
OF good rain and normal atmos-
phere had arrived, but they hoped in
vain, for the clouds soon dispersed,
the stars looked at each other and
winked, and the threatening rain
storm had disappeared But there
came cooler temperature. probably
from the effect Of rains visiting other
localities not far away but giving no
relief to the painting vegetation
in this Immediately vicinity.
There was the greatest change in
temperature in the twenty-four hours
reported for Keokuk by the weather
bureau this morning as compared
with any other city in the country.
This change for this city is given at
II degrees. The lowest in Keokuk
last night is given at go degrees
above and the highest yesterday at
SO above There was perceptible
change in the atmosphere last night
after the little bluff.
/;
Some Forecasting.
For this vicinity, fair weather Is
predicted for tonight and Saturday
with light, variable winds.
Scattered light showers in portions
of the upper Mississippi valley and
the lake region are followed by fair,
cooler weather in the northern dis
tricts east of the Rockies as the west,
ern field of high pressure moves east
ward; and the area of high pressure
extended from the Rockies to the
Mississippi valley this morning, con.
ditions indicate generally fair wealth
er in all parts of the country.
Conditions indicate fair weather,
with slight change In temperature,
for this section tonight and Satur.
day.
Against these conditions the people
still hang to the hope that it will
rain-not slight, tickle sprinkle, but
4 a copious Iowa shower, that will
make the dropping vegetation look up
and smile.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-01
THE NEW IDEA
Individual Tailoring at
First Cost
OUR GUARANTEE:

We guaraetee every garment to give
you satisfaction in fit and service all our
fabrics are pure wool and fast color.
If at any time you find any imperfec-
tons in any garment you order here we
will replace it free Of charge.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17
DTTTM\\N TONIGHT.

A Romance of Erin A two reel fca-
ture by the Domino company IN Irish
play of beautiful strategy and scenes
Il melodrama filled with Irish wit.
keeping Husbands At Home" Two
wives are much distressed because
of the number of business engage
ments" that keep their husbands away
from diner i'll the evening. They put
their heads together and evolve a schme
to curb their wandering boys. With the
alluremcntS of the cafe and cabaret with
III their homes they no longer worry
about Hubby being late for dinner.
II j. a big. bubbling comedy full Of
wholesome fun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17

vile school must win. because it is
Brownsville school-for the honor Of
Brownsville. Young people are not slow
TO catch enthusiasms Of that sOrt-and
the spirit is apt 10 last.
But back of this development of school
spirit. we catch a glimpse of Il comihun-
itv spirit which makes the Other posi-
bic. Last Saturday the people came to
the rescue of the students and made it
possible for them to bear the financii
burden involved in the proper entertain
mcnt of the visiting team. as well as in
other necessary expenses The faculty
was interested: the board of education
was Interested: the families Of the stu
dents wee interested. Let the interest be
maintained and We push Brownsville
schools into the lead not only III educa-
tional matters but in athletics in the
Valley.
What Brownsville needs above all
other things is community spirit that
will make effective team work possible
on all matters in which the town is con
cernpd. The schools offer the best medium
for that SORT of development.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17
BTRLESON'S CHRISTMAS GIFT.

This is a noble Christmas gift which
Postmaster General BurlesOn makes to
people of the United States. Rather Let
us call it 4 New Years gift. since it
can hardly become effective in time for
the Christmas business Of the country.
1t represents a saving to the people in
two ways: in the increase in thenumber
Of pounds which may be sent through
parcel post: a virtual decrease in rate
per pound for each pound sent, i'll adj
ditiOn to the present rate.
The limit in weight through the first
two zones-within $50 miles of the start
ING point is increased from twenty to
fifty pounds. The charge in poundage
for the first two zones. to a limit of
fifty pounds will perhaps remain the
same. but the Outcome will be a saving
per pound for any package i'll excess of
the present limit.
Mr.. Burleson will ask congress to
compensate the railroads for increase of
matter to be handled and carried by the
parcel post.
\ peculiar value of the new arrange
ment will lie in the shipment of produce
in this way.
Christmas gift or New Years gift. the
people will appreciate it.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17
WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER II 1913


Port Arthur interests are urging the
secretary of the navy to establish a fuel
Oil station at hat point. 1t is believed
that Secretary Daniels looks with favor
on the idea of supplying the ships with
Oil for fuel. Most Texas people will fav
or the ideas as it will afford a good mar
ket for a Texas product especially as
oil seems to be the coming fuel for the
use of war vessels. Without entering
into the merits of the claims Of Port
Arthur as supply point The Herald
calls attention to the fact that the city.
being a sea port. has an opportunity to
claim the advantages that will belong
to the town which will supply the navy
with its fuel, from this part of the Uni
ted States.
Baton Rouge is the only rival Of Port
Arthur for this advantage. At Baton
Rouge the government has no riparian
rights, while it OWNS Sabine lake and
can find along the shores of the lake am
pie accommodation for such refining
plants as it needs. The Herald. in elm
mon with most Texas papers. easily
finds it possible to favor the Texas City;
but at this time it wishes to give this
one concrete example of the advantages
of having access to tidewater. Port AR
thur is in a position to claim and secure
advantages which might be claimed and
secured by Brownsville with a railroad
10 tidewatcr and deep water at Brazos
Santiago.
Ii may BE- said that Brownsville has
no neighbering oil fields. and no pipe
lines. True enough. hut this merely illus
t~rates, the possibilities which always lie
at the doors of sea port towns. Pipe
lines are not impossible OF construction.
II no man at this moment can say that
the oil development in Texas has reach
ed its limits. Any oil wells developed
anywhere in Texas must get their pro,
duct to the coast in some way. Moreov-
er this iSNmerely an illustration of the
many go0d things which Will come our
way as a sea port.
Let us say it all over again: No rail
rOad@nO deep water; no deep water. no
seaport at Brownsville. Or to reverse
the proposition, railroad means deep
water: deep water means a big. bust
ling seaport here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17

Charles B%eauQuier, Deputy of Doubs
proposes to introduce ii motion in the
French Chamber which. if adopted, will
revolutionizc parliamentary procedure.
He wishes that in every discussion of
Z law, project or resolution. only four
speakers shall be heard. one in its favor.
one against it, the minister or govern
mental commissioner whom it concerns,
and the reporter of the project.
The members who are 10 speak are to
t'e delegated bv the Commission before
which the proposal has been sent for ex-
animation and by the various parliament
tary groups. The latter are to come to
an agreement with the Commission as to
the speakers. In case such an agreement
be reached. the Commission shall
be competent to delegate the three neceS-
Sary speakers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17
TONIGHT

Four reels will greet the audience at
The Dreamland tonight. First there is
n two reel Rex Drama entitled. The
Wall of Money" Next ono f"Billy'S
Honeymoon Il refreshing Gem comedy
featuring Violet Horner and Billy
Quirk. This is a fine laugh producer.
'The Juvenile kidnappers" Il From
tier comedy will bring Il smile for ev-
cry foot of film.
These three make four strong reels
FOR the night.
The theatre will be heated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17
COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

The Herald is glad 10 announce that
the local patronage Of the basket ball
games last Saturday made it possible
for the high school students to pay all
expenses out of gate receipts. This in it.
self TO many people will not seem i'm
portant. 1t is important in many ways
important TO the pubic schools. and i'm
p0rtant To til" town..
We shall not stop 10 argue the i'm
pOrtance of school athletics. PHYSICAL
culture is admitted by the best educat-
ors Of the nation to be a most improtant
-ra,Lcr III essential feature of a well
equipped modern school. 1t is not in the
least probable that ii will ever occupy
2 less important place in our education
al systems than ii now holds.
1t has been said with how much or
how little truth The Herald is unable
to say that heretofore Brownsville
schools have not Shone in athletics. If
this is true, there must be a reason for
II outside of the students themselves. II
can hardly be claimed that athletic sports
do not appeal to the young people of
brownsville as they appeal to other
toung folk elsewhere. We may very we'll
ask ourselves whether the faHit-such
fault as may exist-doeS not lie with the
community rather than with the students.
Have We as a community ever allowed
the students 10 see that we are concern
ed in what concerns the students i'm any
of the schools. public or private? Have
we given the high school scholars any
reason to believe that any community
spirit was aroused by any of their strug-
giles, athletic or intellectual?
1T is to he observed thai lately ath-
letics seem to be growing in Brownsville
Dun Girls basket ball team has rather
distinguished itself in the VALLEY: play
ing the game in a thoroughly scientific
manner, and III Il brilliant manner as
well.
Last Saturday our BOYS PLAYED their
first game of basket ball; they had not
only never played a game of basket bah
before, but they had never seen one play
ed before. Yet competent judges have
said that they played an exceptionally
good game "a strictly modern game. and
have in them the making of basket ball
champions.
What is the explanation of all these
good symptoms? School spirit. The fac
ulty has wisely and carefully sought to
instill into them the feeling that Browns,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17
WITH THE EDITORS

Travis County has recently been build
ing Il modern rural road-the Cameron
road. After I'll the rain and food that
we have had. the information comes
that while other county t~horouohfares
have been seriously damaged. this road.
with its concrete culvertS and modern
construction is in splendid condition and
has been only slightly damaged. Farmers
who do not live on the new road will
complain about the condition Of their
roads. but those who live on the Gamer.
on road will nOt.-Austin Statesman.
X X
We have been "bummed' by various
and Sundry solicitors, but the limit was
reached last Sunday when a travelling
unfortunate approached our front door
and asked for a bar of soap for the pur-
pose of assisting him in taking a bath.
He was about to take in the river.-Gol.
lad Guard.
Coming direct from his home near
Phoenix Arizona, +. w. Garshing ar
rived here the early part Of the week for
the purpose Of gathering data. and other
wise ascertaining the possibility Of grow
ing dates on Il commercial basis in the
PalleN.
Mr.. GarShing remained i'm the city
for only Il short while. having been APP
praised of a number of date palms now
ripening their fruit in the vicinity of
Brownsville. He informed The Light
that. basing his opinion on such infor-
nation as he possessed regarding the
Valley. date growing could be made Il
profitable venture. volunteering the pre-
dicti0n that it is only a matter of time
when every farmer would not only be
growing il few date palms for their
fruit for home use. but that NAM would
make extensive paintings. if not con
ccntrating their efforts entirely to the
propagation Of commercial date palm
groves. San Benito Light.
The explosion of a mine by wireless
in England reminds us again of some
of the perils of cur new inventions. This
was done Intentionally as an experiment
but the same thing may happen by acct
dent. When the atmosphere is vibrating
with all sorts Of waves it seems as il
nothing of an explosive nature can be
really safe. We dare say the time viii
come when it viii be perfectly feasible
to blow up an enemy's powder magazine
at 4 distance of many miles with 4 wire
less Observation-Disclosures Orcgonian.
< \ X
Fake investment schemes have pros
pcred through the use of the mails. due
10 relaxation of the post Office activities
in denying such cwindles the use of the
mails. Under Postmaster General Hitch
cock the system of refusing mailing priv
ilegcS was not strictly enforced as had
been the rule Of his predecessor in of
flee. Mr.. BurlcSOn now announces at the
helm that the frauds and fakes will be
debarred from the mails and that prose
cutionS will follow wherever evidence
can be gathered against the offenders
Recent application of the policy against
advertisers Of farming trucking and
fruit lands reveals that there was some
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17

thing like i million dollars distracted
from the pockets of small investors last
year IN sale Of worthless properties.
wholly miSrt presented.-Temple Tele
gram.
The zigzag roadway has arrived. EX-
perts now tell us that the longest way
round often may be the shortest and
mCst economical way home Also. we
may add. to market. In other words. the
straight road bumped with many grades
is not to be considered with the zigzag
built on the levei. Several Texas commu-
mites voted good rOad bonds last week.
If right of way can be secured. and in
creased mileage does not interefer with
appropriations voted for permanent
roads it might be worth while for Texas
to try ont the zigzag road. Just at this
time the value Of the publicity gained
would about balance any bond issue-a
dividend not to be sneered at.-FOrt
Worth Star-Telegram.
Radium possess such remarkable
uuI1ItltS anu IL ~ tAtItli'Ih IdIt tHht
il would be Il misfortune to the world if
the deposits of its ores should be used
for commercial exploitation. Its nor
nous price prevents its use from being
available except at the call of the com
mOnwealth. Not only on account of its
rarity. but because Of its possibilities
in the treatment of cancer and other di-
seaSes, it NAV be considered a natural
and proper possession Of humanity as a
whole. That the American deposits are
to be worked under the asupices of ply
Sicians and the radium thus obtained is
to be used in free clinics is a cause of
especial Observation-Disclosures
News.
When San Antonio invited John d..
Rockefeller to come to the city to spend
| the winter it was with the sole idea
he would find pleasure in playing golf
while his Northern friends were snow
balling. and with no thought of inducing
him to pour his oil on the troubled flood
waters Of TcXas.-San Antonio Express.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-12-17

from the pockets of small investors last
year, IN sale Of worthless properties.
wholly misrepresented.-Temple Tele
gram.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-25
Do You Know How Pitcher "Cets Something on Fast
RaII"2 Why Curve Breaks2 Explanations Right Here

some of tho uncanny things
pitchers can do with baseball
would givo n professor of physics
headache.
Tho sight OF n pitched ball shoot.
ing. dnrtlng. rising. falling. hesltat.
ing and webbing like man with
too much holiday spirit aboard In
moro than n man who delves In
mathematical gymnastics could
bear.
Would you know WHY n ball be
HAYES eo7 Would you know HOW
the pitcher does III Then on with
the story.
Tho Fast Ball
Tho fast ball In pitched overland
or mdcarm. and with great speed
Overland tho ball n grlppcd with
two flngcrs on top and the thumb
underneath. II Ia delivered off the
ENDS OF the fingers. tho fingers
gripping the ball tightly at release.
Duo 20 this pressure. the ball. an
II revolves backward. travels M
strnight ns n thrown ball may trav.
el, until Il nears tho batter. when II
jumps upward. Thls iS tho hop on
his fast one"
The Curve
The curve II held like tho fast
ball. but the ball In released OVER
THE SIDE OF THE FIRST FIN
FIR. instead OF over the tlpa. The
break. or curve. depends upon the
pressure applied by the fingers at
release; upon the snap Of tho wrist
and upon the power OF tho pitchers
arm.
Effective curve balls break down
and out (for a righthnnded batterl
or down and In flor n left handed
battcrl when pitched by right.
handler.
The Slow Bali
Ono slow ball IL held back In the
palm OF the hand. sripped by the
thumb and little finger. the other
fingers not touching IL save nj the
base. II ia pitched overland. like a
fast ball. but instead or revolving,
wobblea from side to side until 1,
loses force. whom II rutateH rapidly
AWAY FROM THE PITCHER. This
rotation shoots II I'm the natural
direction. and helps the downward
break.
The Spit Ball
Tho spit bail 10 pitched with two
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-25
SAD ENDING OF GREAT
MERCANTILE INSTITUTION
Former Merchant Loses Real Estate
and Two Clothing Stores

Alexander Bridge. once owner OF
largo realty holdings and two large
establishments In Seat
tie, was forced. on account OF the
money stringency, 10 turn over both
his realty and merchandise 20 +. j..
Truax, credit man OF the Seattle
National Bank, as assignee.
Mr.. Bridge has been in the cloth
Ing business in Seattle about %
years, for several on Second avenue
where the Bon Marche now stands,
and the remainder OF the time on
First Avenue. and for about a year
he has conducted the Union Label
Clothing Store. at Fifth and Pike
Street. The Pike Street store was
included in the loss. This store has
been closed for the last two months
awaiting some disposition OF the i'm
mense stock OF mems and boys
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-25
CHAMP COULON MUST FIGHT
in ORDER TO RETAIN TITLE

Johnny Couion will have TO
mako some definite statement re-
garding HIS intentions before Feb
ruary IL or he will be dropped
from further consideration as a
bantam championship contender.
Hts title In only flimsy claim nj
best and ho cannot be permitted
To go ahead In tho enjoyment OF
scmirctlremcnt any longer. I'm.
less he does something TO prove
that he IL willing 10 defend hts
tllmsy claims before Williams and
Campi meet In February that bat.
tic should be billed IA n worlds
championship affair. with the win
ner being proclaimed tho defender
OF the title.
BOXING FANS THROUGHOUT
the country are about convinced
that Coulon Is afraid TO take
chance with any OF tho topnotch
contendcrs over tho derby route.
whore a decision can be given that
would pass or confirm the title.
No other opinion In the eircum.
stances IA 20 ho expected. Coulon
Is making tho championship n joke
by refusing TO meet opponents of
class and yet going ahead with I'm.
tied round bouts with the dub eie.
mcnt To no-decision results. He
would be only slight favorite. II
any az all. over either Williams or
Campi In a s0-round scrap. and II
Is probable that either OF them
would whip him.
JOE AZEvEDO rs RIPE FOR A
campaign In the lightweight run
ming now. His victory over Moran
was important 20 the cxtont that
II helped him TO maintain his win.
ming streak and prove again that
good class that is claimed for him
by his friends.
SUSPENSION OF PAckEY
Mcfarland by tho Wisconsin com
mission and requests from that
commission that It's ruling be re-
npected by other commissions and
all promoters seems n bit severe
Nobody will complain at a penalty
being imposed for refusal TO weigh
in or FOR a slovenly exhibition, but
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-25
LOCAL BOYS MIX TEAM IS PICKED HI

Sammy Good and Chef Noff. the
local llghtweights. participated In
a smoker given by the Eagles In
Bremerton "Wednesday night, earn.
ing draw In thcsr respective bouts.
Good and Charley Fox. champion
welterweight OF tho fleet. put mp
four rafting good rounds. Good
had the better OF the exchange at
close range. The draw decision was
popular.
Chef Neff met Barney priscoil. a
sailor from tho battieship St Louis.
Neft slipped In several hard wal
Tops. but failed 10 shake the sturdy
bluajacket.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-25

clothing. furnishing goods. hats and
shoes.
Tho final outcome Of the unfor-
tunate affair was the selling OF this
fine stock by the assignee at mere
fraction Of It's Wholesale cost. II is
not learned just what disposition
viii be made OF, the real estate. or
whether or not MIR. Bridge will be
able TO have anything To show for
his rs years ceaaeiess toll and
square dealing, but Il is hoped he
may be- able 10 save some Of his
holdings, now that the merchandise
end Is lost. The cad ending Of
what once looked like a great mer-
camille success begins Saturday. Do
cember q. when the entire stock
will be offered 10 the public at
prices that win dispose Of IL quickly.
The sale will be held at the old
Union Label Clothing Company's 10
cation. Fifth and Pike Street