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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
Song s.z Story
THANKS.

THANKS.
/! thank the Lord for winds that pinch
And bite me through my scanty
clothes;
+, find It is an awful cinch
To crack joke on dulls like those,
For when the fakes of winter freeze
Upon this coatless poets neck,
I write it as a merry wheeze
And always get little check.
r render thanks that on this earth
The opportunity presents
Itself-to start little mirth
Altho' it's at my own expense
That I'm alive, that have health,
That I enjoy my youngegr pranks,
And even for my meagre wealth
l render thanks. .s
A. Walter Utting.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
How rhey Got Hin SAYING I.

When Napoleon had crushed Po'
land ,and was making love to the cap
tive Countess Walwska, the Empress
Josephine wrote from Paris that she
would come and visit her dear hus-
band. Napoleon wrote back, Don't
think of making such an uncomfort-
able journey. A woman's placeis in
the home."-New York Mail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
oNEREFoRM THAT'E NEEDED.

II the next congress will devote more
time to reforming the public business
and reducing the useless expense OF
the government and less in reforming
private business there will be some
hope that the country will recover from
the business depression.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
Paid for the Blind.

A tradesman in certain town put
up a box outside his shop one day, Ia.
beled FOR the Blind" Most of his
customers dropped in pennies, and
compllmented him on his charity. A
few weeks after the box disappeared,
"Halloa!" what's happened to your
box for the "blind'?" be was asked.
"oh, i got enough money" he re-
piled. and" pointing upward to the
new canvas blind that sheltered his
shop window, there's the blind,
Not bad, is it,"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
SMILES


Owing to the fact that we raised
about 400 fine squashes in our own
garden this year we will discontinue
the practice of taking them on sub
scriptions and reverse the order-giv-
ing every person who subscribes to
our paper squash with years sub.
scription- Colony (Kan.l Free Press
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
Wouldn't it be Funny to See:
A 1and1ady boarding a train.

"OIlunk IL JIG NsahJ
A landlady boarding a train.
A crooked man straighten up?
Two aeronauts fall out over hen
house?
A deaf man getting hearing in
court?
A vaudeville team hitched to u
An attorney pressing his clients
suit?
A Chinese laundrymau clean up a
A young rector giving a society
belle ring?
A wife practice on the piano be.
fore she tried to lecture her husband
A train of thought wrecked IN a
brainstorm?-Judge.
veare Not Classified as Live Stock
"The Galloway.veale wedding at
Topeka was recorded in the society
columns instead of the live stock de-
partmeut, as might have been expect
ed."-Hutchinson tKan.) Gazette.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
I; SOME ,,ltII MANN, THAT.

Champ Clark says Hobson is lun-
attic! Roosevelt is crazy and James
R. Mann Is the best Republican and
the most learned parliaulentarian on
( the American continent. He is in.
deed; some Mann.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

The men depend upon Dun and Brad
street for information concerning a
mans credit rating. but women merely
look at his wife's clothes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
n. loNE RouNp BOUT.

The New York American says thu
United States only has ammunition
enough to supply the coast defense
guns for three:quarters of an hour Of
continuous action. In other words
Ne are only ready for about one
round bout
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

The average buyer Of printing con-
siders paper stock an unimportant
item; yet, the printers of this coun-
try pay SIS 100000 annually for paper.
which represents thirty per cent. of
the total value of their product. The
Grasshopper.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
An Epic of Progress.

An Epic Of Progress.
Frank Willoughby bought from Lum
Stubs two old grays,
Kept the old critters about twenty
days.
Traded with Lum Mills, then traded
back.
Lum seemed to prefer his old roam
and black,
Frank took them home, fed them
some "uubs."
Then took and sold them back TO
Lum Stubs.
Mountain Grove (Mo) Herald.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
MUSIC AND NOISE.

The Wheeling Register is responsible
for the report that the Toledo Blade
makes distinction between the cackle
Of hen, which 1t calls music, and the
crow of a rooster, which it terms noise.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
WHEREAS HE?

what has become of the old fash.
toned man who used to wrap a wool
scarf about two yards long around his
head swhen;h he went out to shovel the
snow off the path?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

There is no such thing as cheerful
giver, but there are few who give an
imitation Of cheerfulness sufficiently
lifelike to fool the bystanders.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Woman suffrage will never come to
thiscountry-Prof. Munroe Smith, Of
the Columbia Law School.
Noah's neighDors. also, when the
rain began, thought it wasn't going to
be much of shower. New York
World.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

He Looks Best Who Looks Last.
St, Clair de Mere went to Key West
last trip Of the Rosiana and took a
look at the doctor and was condemned
as hookworm subject and Is now url'
dergoing treatment for same.-Chok-
oloskee (Fla.l Eagle.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

There are number Of rules, but
this one is as good as any: Unless you
are willing to take the medicine Your
self do not prescribe it for neighbor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
a .REAL DIPLOMAT.

There can be no discount on Bry-
ans diplomacy. Few people have
been, able to draw government sal
ary and keep up vaudeville work es
sue essfully as the Hon. VIM. J.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

SAFETY XMAS TREE HOLDER
Keeps fresh weeks: No falling
needles. No tying or mailing. Foe
sale by H. W. Leaman, Florist.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
Ai-.iwIlAIYs BUSY SHAKING.

Before election office seekers are
busy shaking hands, After they are
elected they are Just as busy shaking
Job hunters.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
TRANSPORTATION.

The Cumberland News remarks that
CEN RenlnnIeankampf has been transfer
red from the firing line to the fred
line.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

The girls have covered their elbows
hut they dare the weather man to
make them cover their chests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
n,9.alla Task AHEAD.

You viii have to lick good many
war stamps before hundred million
dollars comes in to the depleted treas.
uryS at Washington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

A country boy is alwaT1 surprised
to learn that town people do not con-
slider bologna sausage delicacy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
BUTT HELPS SOME.

Electrocution does not eliminate gun
men.-N. Y. Editor.
we have not heard OF any OF them
being sen on the firing line after they
have been electrocuted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Mistakes don't make haystacks, but
hey spoil a lot of hay.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
SMEMoRlEs OF The PAST.

what has become of the young fell
low who used to carry on CONVEX.
sEation with his best girl by using a
series Of peppermint lozcngers with
love; sentiments printed thereon?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

FOR RENT-Four rooms, water gas
or coal. NJ. H. Tinkatd, Bel phone
s15-J. :sSSt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Fight, and the world fights against
you-keep the peace, and you're left
aonc.-Hubbells Individuality.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
4Ext cusE us.

preston news please stex' cslse 10
Ibnt tiae charleston Gazette editorial
SgrI4e a. does produce Some real me
.s,oetry once ID a while. Hence ssets
ror. 18th the 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

A woman's idea of mans pleasure
is the privilege Of working for money
for her to spend
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Heredity has more to do with nuns
politics than environment.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

What has, become OF the old fash
toned boy who used to be satisfied
with an elder pop gun for toy?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
Germany Seizes
Norweg Ships

COPENHAGEN, Dec. s,-A dis
patch, from Christlana says the Ger
man government has seized two tor
tpsde boat destroy being built foFi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

FOR RENT-Furnished room for one
or two gentlemen. Every CONVEX.
fence. Apply 226 Albert Court
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

We are all travelling toward the city
of our ideals. We all know we shall
never reach it, but the suburbs are
very pleasant.-Servtce.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

NOT POPULAR DEMAND.
The great demand for war stamps
does not attest the popularity OF war
tax;
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Advertising is the mirror that re-
fleets your business. 1t depends upon
the quality whether it gives a true or
distorted reflection. Points,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08
isrILl has HAS THE AL

m 4; TlTUoE RECORD.
The high Of living still holds all
altitude records:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Your idea Of progress may not be
the same as your neighbor's but for
the love of Mike, don't stand in his
way If he is really trying to get some
where! Nut Shell.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

The man who expects every dollar
he invests in advertising to enhance
lis direct revenue by dollar and =
quarter at least ought to go down town
and get weighed every time he eats 81
talf-pound Of beefsteak. By the same
line of logic he isn't getting full value
for his money II his weight doesn't In
crease by at least three-quarters Of n
pound.-Fame. NJ
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-08

Pleasure - like all truly precious
things in this world. cannot be bought
or sold.-Thc Roller Monthly
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
GET NEW SUITS
Varsity Baseball Men VIII Wear Garb
of Unique Design-Discard
Jackets.

The varsity baseball squad thi:
spring will be adorned in brand-new
uniforms, the design of which gives
to the suits a neat and entirely uni
que appearance. No jackets will be
worn. In their stead will be sub
stituted tight-fitting, low-necked jer-
seys. The jerseys are of deep red
in solid color except for the sleeves
which bear about a dozen narrow cir
cular stripes of white. The socks
are also red and bear circular white
stripes somewhat wider than those on
the jersey sleeves. The caps are Of a
solid gray color save for the red let
ter Il" which stands out in prom
inence on the front. The pants like
wise are gray with slender stripes of
red running lengthwise and wider
stripe of the same color on each side
seam
The suits were ordered through a
ocal firm and arrived yesterday. They
will probably be awarded some time
1ext week.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
AG. STUDENTS GRADUATE
Diplomas Awarded to Twelve Third
Year Students in School of Prac-
tical Agriculture.

| At the university auditorium last
night diplomas were awarded to the
members of the second graduating
class in the school OF practical agricul-
ture after very interesting program
had been rendered The program was
opened by an address by w. L. Carlyle,
acting president of the university, on
the development during the past few
years of agricultural colleges through
out the country.
Other numbers on the program were
an address by Edward o. Sisson, state
commissioner of education; a class
history by Richard Winegardner, a
member of the graduating class, an
address by H. Abel on the alumni; a
valedictory address by Joe F. Krom;
several selections by the university
string quartet, and violin solo by
Miss Helen Carlyle.
Among the graduates was Miss Ag
mes Hansen of this city. She has the
distinction of being the first young lady
to complete the home science course.
The other members of the class were
Joe F. Krom, Nels Solberg, L. F.
Burkhart, R. D. Marlin, c. e. Marioner,
F. H. Meyer, L. R. Musser, ]. L. Tho
metz, R. C. Winegardner and B. L.
Woolman
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
HAVING SPLENDID SUCCESS
Letter From j. NJ. Aldrich Tells of His
Progress In Governmental
Work.

The Star-Mirror Is in receipt of a.
letter from J. NJ. Aldrich, formerly
head of the department of zoology in
the university and now in La Fayette,
Indiana, carrying on some experiments
in his science for the federal govern
ment. Mr.. Aldrich's long residence
| In Moscow and his faculty for making
many friends among many groups of
people will insure to the following ex-
tract from his letter an eager reading
by many persons, who will be de-
lighted to know of his present sue
cess and congenial surroundings:
I'VE are becoming somewhat set
tied in our present location, which is
about as good as any l could select
in the east. We live among the fac
ulty of Purdue University, and as the
experiment station allows a room for
office purposes to four of us bureau
men, we are all counted in the faculty
by courtesy. This l enjoy very much;
being sort of on the fringe of the
faculty, l have no responsibilities but
social ones; we have made pretty
good number of acquaintances, es-
pecially in the faculty.
my work is especially satisfactory,
ideal in fact, as 1 am in position to
do all the indoor part OF it in my own
study. Owning my library, and most
complete one, l can work here bet
ter than anywhere else. l let my
colleagues use the crowded room at
the experiment station, and l put in
my time at home
Il am allowed to carry on my in
vestigations entirely in my own way,
and my time is wholly my own. 1
travel as much as | deem necessary
for the furtherance of my work My
superior officers are both old friends
of mine ,and very considerate. l real
" could not ask much more than |
lave.
1--WE returned a short time ago from
hree weeks in Washington, Pitts
,urgh and Columbus, mostly in Wash
ngton 1t was an official trip, but
Irs. Aldrich went along and we had
delightful time.
Il wonder if you remember VIII
yothers, who graduated in Idaho in
903 We met at the meeting of the
ssociation for the advancement of
cience at Atlanta, for the first time
ince 1908, and it was memorable
ccasion for both of us. We sat up
lost of one night in the hotel lobby"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
WORK OUT NEW SYSTEM
University Prepares Forms for Use in
Recommending Students in Place
of Old Methods.

During the spring and early sum-
mer the members Of the university fac
ulty are requested to write hundreds
of letters of recommendation for those
students who are about to leave col
lege and go out to make living. In
order that this great and serious bust
ness may be handled with system and
fairness to all interested persons, a
new plan has been adopted for taking
care of the whole matter.
At the reqeust of The Star-Mirror,
Mr.. Phillip Soulen, head of the de-
partment of education, prepared the
following statement as to the purpose
and details of the system to be fol-
lowed in the future:
"The university faculty at it's last
session decided to discontinue the
policy of issuing general letters of
recommendation for students seeking
positions. The TO Whom 1t May
Concern type of recommendation has
proved unsatisfactory, owing to its
indefiniteness and frequently to it's
lack of candor. A confidential state
ment from instructors will hereafter
be sent directly to school officials or
other employers through the Faculty
Committee on recommendations AS
this communication passes directly
from the university to the employer
and as it's contents remain unknown
to the candidate, it encourages per-
fectly frank statement and carries
more weight with the en-
ployer. Provision is made for the
-eturn of the confidential information
@ the university where it is filed for
urther use by the committee.
For the systematic carrying on Of
his work, the recommendations COM
nittee has supplied itself with several |
printed forms on which will be re-
orded the subjects to which the |
andidate for a position has paid spe
ial attention; the other subjects
which he has studied the subjects
which he has taught; the specific po
itions which, by ability, training, and
haracter, the candidate seems fitted
0 fill; and few personal items such
S birthplace, age, and size.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
HUERTA NOW DESPERATE
DRAFTING OLD AND YOUNG
PRESS GANGS SENT OUT TODAY TO GATHER
UP ALL STRONG ENOUGH TO LUG RIFLES
NEITHER AGEOR YOUTH SPARED
Many Desperate Criminals From Prison Also Inn
pressed-Japanese Now Removing Their Sub
jects From Off the Danger Zone

MEXICO CITY, Mar. 13-President
Huerta is drafting soldiers by the
wholesale. The method is wholly in
formal. Press gangs today seized
whoever We're found ON the streets.
men of wealth and influence of
course excepted, and were turned
over to drill sargeants. Neither age
or youth are spared. Provided they
are strong enough to lug a rifle no
boy is too young, no man is too old
or safe If the gang cornered him.
fine hundred convicts in the local pris-
on are among the conscripts, many of
them desperate criminals.
Japan Takes Steps.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 13.-Japan is
moving her subjects from Chihuahua
City and Juarez to Calexico, not to
make trouble in those states, but to
prevent trouble. This was made plain
to government officials here today who
had been definately informed of Am
bassador Chinda's reason for request
ing permission to send a party through
the states.
Japan having recognized Huerta is
on friendly terms with him, but Car
rama and Villa are hostile to the Jap
anese, it was explained Therefore
Chinda feared Villa or some of his
might kill some of their
subjects compelling Toxic to demand
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
SCHOOL TRUSTEES
In CONVENTION
MORE THAN 50 DELEGATES AR
RIVE TODAY TO PARTICIPATE
In ANNUAL EVENT.
First Session Held This Afternoon al
Morrill, HaIl-Dr. SissOn Will
Speak Tonight.

| About 80 delegates from as many ru-
raj school districts of the county have
arrived in the city to attend the an
nual meeting of the trustees which
opened at the university this after
noon. The meeting will continue until
it is expected that representatives from
every school district in the county
will be in attendance.
The purpose of the annual meetings
of the county school trustees is to af-
ford an opportunity for the represent
atives of every school board in the
county to exchange ideas on the adj
ministration of rural schools and to
benefit from expert advice that is Of
fered by leading educators from the
higher educational institutions. OF the.
state. Speakers are secured each year
from the University of Idaho and from
the Lewiston state normal school and
this year State Commissioner of Edu-
cation Edward 0. Sison is scheduled
for a number of addresses
This afternoon speakers were Pro-
fessor Wooster of the Lewiston state
normal, OH the subject Of Better
Teaching for Rural Schools" and Miss
Jessie M. Hoover of the home econ
omics faculty of the university on the
subject of Hot Lunches and bones
tic Science Equipment for the Rural
Schools" A program will be render
ed at the high school auditorium this
evening, State Commissioner of Edu
cation Edward O. Sisson being the
principal speaker.
The program that has been prepared
for tomorrow forenoon includes an ad- |
1ress by Professor Phi. Soulen head |
If the department of education of the !
on the subject of "St hools |
as Social Centers," lecture by Miss
Aver of the Lewiston normal on
'F'ancy-W Work in the Rural Schools"
md lecture on School Gardening
)y Professor c. e. Temple, head OF the
department of botany of the universi-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
BRITISH MINISTRY
IS ABOUT TO FALL
BELIEVED THAT PREMIER AS
QUITH WILL HAND IN RESIGNA-
TION MONDAY.
Trouble Arises Over His Stand With
Relation to the Irish Home
Rule Bill

LONDON, Mar. 13-Prsmier AS
quith's resignation is said to be i'm
minent, cabinet differences of opinion
on the Irish home rule bill being giver
as the reason for his decision to re-
tire.
Members of his ministry and other
liberal politicians are known to be
dissatisfied with the compromise he
proposed among them, among them be-
lieved to be Chancellor of the Ex-
checquor Lloyd George.
The premier said he had an import
ant announcement to make in the
house of commons Monday in con-
nection with home rule. Many here
believe it is his resignation he in
tended to announce.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
COMMISSION MAKES RULING
Idaho Utility Board Lays Down Law
in Compelling w. w. P. Company
to Show Books.

BOISE, Mar. 13.-(SpeciaD One
corporation in Idaho cannot have carte
blanche to examine the books, reports
and records of another Idaho corpora
ton. But such records may be OBJ
tanned and thrown open for the pur-
in hearing before the public utilities
commission by authority of the COM
mission. This is the purport of de-
cision just reached by the commission
in the case of the commissioners of
Shoshone county and the Federal Mi
ming company against the Washington
Water Power company.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-03-13
CHOOSE 3ANNUAL. STAFF
Varsity SOphOm0res Select Melugin to
Edit Junior ublicatiOn-MOrrisOn
Financial Manager.

The sophomore elias at the universi-
ty yesterday selected an editorial staff
under whose direction the 1916" Gem
of the Mountains, popularity XII; WI
as the Junior Annual, will be publish
ed. "Happy" Melugin of this city was
chosen chosen editor-in-chief and Sam
Morrison of Colfax business manager.
The remainder of the staff includes
Anne McMinigle of Haley, assistant
editor; Clarence Johnson of Twin
Falls, advertising manager; Don David
of Moscow, organizations; Jean Ger
Tough of Boise, athletics; Valborg
Kjosness of Spokane, literary editor;
Nancy Watts of Mountain Home. as
sistant literary editor; Edwina Year
ian Of Salmon, art editor; Jack
Adams of Boise, assistant art editor;
Victor Jones OF Kellogg, jokes, and
Hedley Dingle Of Palouse, photo
graphy.