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The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07
ORIGIN OF "LOWER HOUSE"
What Charles Dickens Wrote After At
tending Session of the Law
Making sSdy.

What Is now Statuary hall was occu-
pied by the house of representatives
from 1907 to 1874, when the capitol
was in ruins. After the restoration of
the building two or three years later
the house convened again in this hall
and continued It's sessions there until
the autumn OF 1857, when the present
chamber in the south wing was taken
possession Of by the house of repre-
sentatives. The drapery and furniture
Chairs, desks and sofas-were re-
moved from the old hall and the wood
en- floor was relaid with marble. The
floor of the old chamber used to be
four feet lower than 1t is at present
and was lower than the floor of the
old senate. now occupied by the Unit
ed States Supreme court One author
has said that from this fact originated
the habit OF calling the house of rep
resentatives the lower house." Ev-
erybody knows that the two branches
OF congress are coordinate and that
neither Is higher or lower than the
other, but the phrases upper house"
and lower house" persist.
The house met in this chamber when
Charles Dickens made his first visit to
the United States, and part of his un-
popularity was due to his description
of the place and the habits of the
members. Part of what he wrote was
this:
1T is a beautiful and spacious hall
of semicircular shape supported by
handsome pillars One part of the gal
lery is appropriated to ladies, where
they sit in front rows, and come in
and go out as at a play or concert
1t Is an elegant chamber to look at,
but singularly bad one for all pur-
poses of hearing. The house is hand.
somely carpeted. but the state to
which these carpets are reduced by
the universal disregard of the spit
toons, with which every honorable
member is provided, and the extraor-
dinary improvement on the pattern
which has been squirted and dabbled
upon 1t in every direction, does not
admit of being described. 1t is strange
enough to see an honorable gentleman
leaning back in his tilted chair with
his legs on his desk before him, shap-
ing convenient plug with his pen
knife, and when he is quite ready to
use 1T, shoot the old one from his
mouth as from popgun and clap the
new one in its place. l was surprised
to learn that steady old chewers of
great experience are not always good
marksmen."
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07
Somewhat Puzzlino.

"Um, yes! Ah! UNI" remarked
the doctor in his best bedside manner
to his patient, as they stood in the
consulting room. 'Tll give you the
following prescription" And he
handed him the small packages.
The patient opened them, and read
the directions.
"a powder for my headache" he
said aloud, "a pellet for my liver" he
continued, "and a capsule for my
gouty foot"
Then he stopped and pondered deep
ly for moment
81 say, DOCTOR" he queried. how'll
the little beggars know the right
place to go when they get inside?"
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07

One objection to the new method
OF handling sheep brought up by
many owners has been that the herd
ers who were used to the close sys-
tenn would not adopt the new one.
The associate forester said that herd
ers naturally take a pride in having
their sheep look well and that since
they are coming to realize that open
herding means better sheep, they vol
UNFAIRLY adopt it.
In conclusion Mr.. Potter mentioned
other studies and experiments which
the forest service is undertaking to
help stock growers secure a better
utilization of the forest resources and
said that the success in the work has
been due largely to the hearty CO.
operation of the stockmen.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07

Heavy losses from preventable dis
eases in the cereal crops alone cost
the people of the
IoSo TIoIil us country each year
eases of Cereals more than twice
as much as it
takes to run the whole department of
agriculture. This fact was brought out
in hearings before the house commit
tee on agriculture, when Carleton r.
Ball, a government grain expert, told
the members that the office of cereal
investigations of the department had
estimated the losses to the grain crop
from preventable diseases each year
to be approximately $35,000,000
Representative Helgesen of North
Dakota added that in his state alone
the disease known as black smut"
wiped out from six to ten million dol
lars worth of the farmers profits in
two to three weeks time some years.
The loss of money by the farmers be-
cause of cereal diseases is much more
than $35,000,000 each year, according
to grain experts. The sum named Gov
ers only the loss from disease If the
farmers will make use of the informa-
tion which scientists have already
gathered in their various experiments.
The disease known as smut" is
peculiar fungus growth on the surface
of the grain, which either reduces its
value a great deal, or destroys it al
together. With the exception of corn,
this disease can be prevented in prac-
tically all of the grain crops, accord
ing to government cereal experts. The
best method is to use seed from crop
which is known to have had no smut
in it, and the second method is to use
hot water at varying temperatures in
a manner which will kill the smut and
yet leave the seed uninjured. Great
care must be taken in following out
the hot water method, because If the
water is too low in temperature the
smut will not be killed, and If it is too
high the grain is injured, and germina-
ton is prevented.
The government has an Office in the
agricultural department. the principal
duty of whose grain experts is to ad-
wise the farmers of the use of these
methods in preventing these diseases,
and the proper method to check the
spreading of smut through the wheat,
oats and barley crops. There are still
some questions of the smut problem
which are yet undetermined, and gov
ernment scientists and cereal experts
under the direction of Mark A. Garlic
ton are working all the time to devise
methods by which practically all OF
the troublesome diseases may be pre-
vented.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07

cept the offers
chautauqua man
ayers have made
him to talk he
might add mate
rally to his bank
account. But he
will not do it.
T h e trouble is
they want him to
tell about his ex-
periences as per-
sonal protector of
the last three
presidents of the
United States
Roosevelt, T a I t
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07
is AT WILSON'S ELBOW
JIMMIE" SLOAN, GUARDIAN OF
THE NATIONS CHIEF.
He Now Leads Quiet Life Compared
to That Led During the Roosevelt
Reslme-poesn't Wear Uni
form or Star.

II James Sloan, Jr. address White
House, Washington. d. c., would ac-
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07

Two senators ON dining car were
very much absorbed in the menu.
Written in ink
he hdQ dll was something
llnue,iaI Melon that looked new.
1t was called a
melon, and melon in winter attracts
attention.
Waiter" called one of the senators
in parliamentary tone, whats this
amendment recorded here on the
fourth line?"
That, sa, am a Cassenaba melon"
What is it like? You look like a
melon expert"
1T looks like muskmelon, tastes
like watermelon, but eats like a Gu
cumber." The new hybrid product was
tackled with mingled palate sensations
of cucumber, watermelon and canta-
loupe, and the testimony given by the
waiter was fully verified
The provision of fruits, cucumbers
melons and other vegetables out of
season has become an important indus
try of the United States. One firm
has 10 acres of cucumber plants under
at high prices to all hotels and high.
priced lobster palaces in New York
city and elsewhere, where the four
seasons are eliminated as far as the
palate is concerned
The high cost of living when care
fully analyzed often shows that Presi'
dent James j. Hills statement, that il
was the cost of high living" that
caused most of the trouble is worth
serious attention-National Magazine
There's many slip 'twixt the stub
and the check, and any one who has a
mind to make a
Business Mans contribution to
Little Slip. any, any worthy ,l cause
this story before it's too late.
A big business man of this city re
ceived a nice little letter in the mail
one day reminding him that he had
subscribed $5 to a certain charitable
organization last year and that the
time was now ripe for another one.
Whereupon he sent, as he thought,
five-dollar check.
Two days later he received an &C
acknowledgement of a check for twenty
one dollars. That's strange, thought
he, and Immediately looked at the
stub. The memorandum showed $5
but Immediately preceding it was 8
stub for another check for $21. His
generous subconscious self had raised
the check and there was no comeback
But the treasurer of that society
must have thought it was an ode
amount, and perhaps he has hopes OF
raising It. tn S25 hv next wear.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-03-07

There's many slip 'twixt the stub
and the check, and any one who has a
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Williams news., 1914-08-27
For Member Lower House

l hereby announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nom- ination for the Lower House oi the State Legislature, subject to tht will of the voters at the primary Sept. Sth. 1914.
 w. E. Marian,
Williams news., 1914-08-27
DEMOCRATIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Supervisor

For County Supervisor hereby announce myself 9 can didate for the Democratic nomin- ation for supe. visor subject to the decision of the voters at the pri- mary to be held September Sth 1914.
 R. T. BROWN Williams, Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff.
For County Recorder

l hereby announce myself a can didate for the Democratic Ncmin- ation for the Office of County Re corder, subject to the decision of the voters at the Primary Election to be held September 8, 1914 and would greatly appreciate the sup DOT, of my friends.
 Dan J. Cronin Flagstaff, Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27

The train crew on the Canyon run report that for several mornings they have seen large herd of anti lope between the fl mile post and Anita.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For Judge of Superior Court.

We are authorized to announce Judge F. w. Perkins as a candi- date for reelection to the office of Judge of the Superior Court of Coconino County, subject to the endorsement of tie Republican el- ectors of the county at the primary election, to be held on September Sth., 1914.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For Justice of the Pease

I herby announce my candidacy, for the office of Justice of the Peace for Williams Precinct, subject to the decision of the voters at the Progressive primary, Sept. Sth 1914.
 J. s. Button.
 Williams Precinct
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For County Treasurer

Mnereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer, and ask your support on Sept. Sth. at the pri- mary. %e,a ,-a.
 c. H. Brownell Flagstaff, Arizona.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff, Arizona

l hereby announce myself as a Democratic candidate for reelection to the office of County Treasurer, subject to the Primary Election to be held Sept. Sth 1914.
 respectfully refer to the effici- ency of my work in this office the past term.
 Courteous treatment to the pat rons of the office will be my aim in the future, as it has been my aim in the past.
 My Motto and one easily lived up to; Courtesy and Efficiency.
 w. H. Switzer
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff, Arizona

For Clerk of Superior Court 1 hereby announce my candidacy for the D emocratic non ination for the office of Clerk of the Court sub- ject to the decision of the voters at the primary Sept Sth. 1914.
 M. A. Murphy. Flagstaff: Arizona.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff Arizona
For County Attorney

I hereby announce my candidacy for reelection as County Attorney subject to Republican primary September 8 1914.
 c. B. Wilson Flagstaff, Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For County Treasurer

l hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Democratic nom ination for County Treasurer, sub- feet to the decision of the Demo cratic voters at the primary Sep tember Sth-1914.
 s. s. (Boss) Aker
Williams news., 1914-08-27
BABBITT-POLSON co.

I want the democrats to nomin ate me as their candidate for Sher. if on Sept. Sth. 1914. D. H. Jones Flagstaff.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff; Arizona.
For County Assessor

For County Assessor l hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Assessor of Coconino County sub ject to the decision of the voters at the Democratic Primary September s 1914.
 J. D. Dunn
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For Clerk of Superior Court.

! VI OhSH N VI ook0SHHOh l hereby announce my candidacy for Clerk of Superior Court sub- ject to the Republican primary Sept. Sth., 1914.
 Chas. H. Adams Flagsta if. Ariz.
Williams news., 1914-08-27

] I hereby announce my candi- dacy for reelection as County Sup ervisor subject to the Democratic primary September 8th-1914.
 P. M. Shafer Williams. Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For Constable

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the Republican nom- ination for constable, subject to the decision of the voters at the pri- mary held in Williams precinct Sept. 8th-1914.
 Robert Postle Williams Precinct
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For County Treasurer.

I hereby announce myself a can didate for the Republician nomination for County Treasurer subject to the decision of the voters at the primary September the 9th 1914.
 E. A. slicker. Flags.aff.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Chas. T. Woolfolk
Flagstaff

Please announce my candidacy for the office of County Supervisor subject to the decision of the Demo- cratic voters at the primary Sept. Sth- 1914.
 L. E. Hart Flagstaff.
Williams news., 1914-08-27

For Justice of the Peace I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the Republican nom- ination for Justice of the Peace subject to the decision of the, voters at the primary to be held Septem- Der Sth 1914.
 Fred o Twitty Williams Precinct I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for Justice of the Peace of Williams Precinct subject to the decision of the vot- CTS at the Republican primary, Sept. Sth. 1914.
 s. O. Miller Williams, Arizona.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For Sheriff.:

For Sheriff: I am a candidate for the Republi- can romination for Sheriff at the primary Sept. Sth.
 Wm. A : Campbell. Flagstaff, Ariz. l. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the action of the republican voters at the primary election September 8 1914.
 J. R. Treat Flagstaff Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Williams. Arizona

hereby announce my candidacy for the democratic nomination for County Supervisor subject to the decision of the voters at the prim- ary Sept. Sth. 1914.
 Robert Erwin Flagstaff, Arizona.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
JOE KNOWLES

has demonstrated that it possible for the forests with and however not what he going ta but HOWWAS HE GOING WHAT WAS HE GOING TO EAT Joes eats what boherng the most of will into clothing about shade something
  quality food products without something had to have and something that everybody else has stay this blessed sunshine long,
 You must eat to replace body decreed Now, the world swallow all quality Advertised quaty Why you of the quality food clothing?
 We Want make comparisons of the quality goods don't take it.
 COMPARISONS
 quality right right know that knew what we know would specify Products would also substi
 Brand Butter, 0'centsp per pound
 Costs 30 2 Denver, Colo. Two estimated conducting business 15 adds pound Total deliver 37 at 40 poun profit 2 Would death goods profit don't something less than figuring making something else.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff, Arizona.
For Sheriff.

For Sheriff.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of sheriff of Coconino county, subject to the decision of the voters of Coconi ino county at the Democratic primary, Sept. Sth. 1914.
 T. F. Holden. Williams, Arizona. hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for Sheriff sub- ject to the democratic primary Sept. 8th- 1914.
 w. G. Dickinson Flagstaff, Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27

 For County Assessor I hereby announce my candi- dacy for reelection as County Assessor subject to Republican Primary September 8 1914.
 L. F. Doyle Flagstaff, Arizona I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the pomir ation on the Republican ticket for the office of County Assessor.
 Geo. w. Black Flagstaff.
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff, Arizona.

You are authorized to announce that I am a candidate for the Democrat nomination for County Supervisor subject to the will of the voters at the primary Sept. 9th.
 Chas. T. Woolfolk. Flagstaff
Williams news., 1914-08-27
@'The Quality=Price-Serv Store'' JOHNSON $ MCCONKEY
 ".eooa 0A1.gs to 6at'' 

For County School superinten. dent hereby announce my candi- dacy for the office of County School Superintendent, subject to the Re publican Primary, September s, 1914.
 N. G. Layton Flagstaff, Arizona
Williams news., 1914-08-27
Flagstaff, Arizona
For State Auditor.

For State Auditor. Lin B. Orme--candidate for State Auditor at the Democratic primary Sept. 8th. 1914.
 Lin B. Orme Phoenix @7
Williams news., 1914-08-27
For State Senator.

For State Senator. I am the democratic candidate for Senator before the primary Sept. Sth 1914 High E. Campbell
 Flagstaff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
SNAKES

These sunny days bring FORTH
the snakes from holes in quar-
ries, cliffs and brakes. The gen
tie bullsnake, mild and meek, sets
forth his proper prey to seek; OF
all good snakes he is the best,
with high ambitions in his breast,
he is the farmers truest friend,
because he daily puts an end to
mice and other beasts which prey
upon that farmers crops and hay.
lie is most happy when he feasts
on gophers and such measly
beasts; and, being six or eight
ieet high, when stood on end,
YOU can't deny that forty bull
snakes on a farm are bound to
do the vermin harm The bull
snake never hurts a thing; he
doesn't bite. he doesn't sting, or
wrap YOU in his Shiny folds, and
squeeze YOU till he busts all holds.
As harmless as a bale of hay, he
does his useful work all day, and
when at night he goes to rest
ae's killed off many wretched
pest. And vet the farmers al
WAYS take a chance to kill this
grand old snake. They'll chase
three miles or more to end the
labors of their truest friend.
They'll hobble forth from beds
Of pain to hack bu1lsnake's form
in twain. and leave him mangled,
torn and raw-which shows there
ought to be law.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
CLAIMS FALSE IMPRISONMENT.
Robert A. Mcdonald Sues Capt. Peck
for $4,000 Damages.

Charles F. Peck. captain in charge Of
tho second precinct police station. is
named defendant in a suit to recover
$4,000 damages fled in the District Su-
preme Court for alleged false imprison-
ment. The plaintiff is Robert A. Nc
Donald. who was acquitted by order Of
the late Chief Justice Clabaugh at a
trial on charge of embezzlement.
Through Attorneys Neale and England
the plaintiff says he was detained unlaw-
fully by the captain when an order of
court had directed him into the custody
Of the United States marshal.
Alleging false arrest. Frank g. Waters
has filed suit to recover $4,000 damages
from John ]. Eoonan. w. Herbert Plum
mer and William H. Alburger. He claims
the defendants caused his arrest on
charge of disorderly conduct. of which
he was acquitted. The plaintiff is repre-
scented by Attorney c. NJ. Stadden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
SEEKS LIMITED DIVORCE.
Wife Says Husband Ha; Given Her
But So a Week.

Mrs. Cora B. Leltzell has filed suit for
a limited divorce from Stewart NJ. Lett
zell. clerk in the civil service commits
sion. The wife complains that for the
past five months her husband has given
her only 81 per week. out of which she
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
HIS JOLT WAS COSTLY.
Capt. W. F. Smyth Of Richmond Re
ports Loss of Watch and Chain.

Capt. William F. smyth. Virginia
state official. was robbed of a gold watch
and chain while on his way here from
Richmond yesterday afternoon. He no
decd that he was jostled by two men as
ne boarded the train. he stated, but it
vas not until the train was some distance
rom Richmond that he discovered his
loss
Senator Swanson asked Maj Sylvester
to have the police investigate the theft
The local police learned from the chief
of police of Richmond that two pick
pockets had committed number of
thefts on street cars in that city during
the past few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29

has to pay the washerwoman $780, leav-
ing her only so cents per week for spend
ing money for herself and daughter.
They were married in Chicago April %
1886. ana have two children, one residing
in Pittsburgh and the other in this city.
Mrs. Leitzell complains that her husband
treated her cruelty and compelled her to
leave him June 10 last. but she later re-
turned and Is now living at the same
house with her husband.
In addition to his salary of 81 400 per
annum, the wife states, her husband
owns real estate valued at $4,000, on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
Debate for Socialist Medal.

Two teams representing the Central
High School Debating Society will
compete for the medal offered by the
Young Peoples Socialist League in
debate on the proposition That So
cialism Is the Only Solution of Our
Modern Economic Problems" The de-
bate will be held Friday. May 5. at
s:fJ pm, at Flynn's Business College.
sth and X streets northwest. The pub
lie is invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29

dence, 1885 LIST street northwest. yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. G. W..
Whitmore Of St. Agnes Chapel ofticiat-
ing. Mrs. Buckley's favorite hymn.
Abide With Me- was sung by DR.. Whit
more and Mrs. w. R. Buckley.
Flower bearers included Mrs. l.. ;.
Lomax. Mrs. w. r. Buckley, Miss Sarah
Schweikert and Miss feathers. The pail
bearers were A. l.. Thompson. l.. 5.
Veach, Floyd P. Wilcox. George. Meal.
Ray Bailey. jr.. and William Altman.
Interment was in Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29

H. Yeatman's Pharmacy, 7th st. Cor.
H St ne. Will take your little Want
ads and forward them to The Star.
Rooms for Rent. Help and Situations
Wanted and other little Wants" are
only cent a word a day. Also Automo-
bile for Sale and Business Opportunities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
TERRELL TAKES OATH.
Qualities for Resumption of Duties
as Municipal Judge.

Robert H. Terrell coored took the
oath of Office yesterday as Judge of the
Municipal Court of the District of Co
iumbia. He was sworn in by Judge
Strasburger. one of his associates on the
bench. The qualifying of Judge Terrell
completes the roster of the Municipal
Court
The nomination of Judge Terrell was
opposed by Senator yardaman and
others but when the appointment was
voted upon ne was promptly confirmed
by the Senate. Mr.. Terrell is the only
member of the court who was renomi-
mated His term of office under the
former appointment expired last Janu-
AIRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-29
Resolutions of Sorrow Adopted.

Resolutions of sorrow and sympathy
for the deaths of DR.. E. A. Sellhausen
and Charles F. Kiefer both former mem
hers Of the United German Societies,
were adopted at a meeting of that or
ganization last evening.