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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-04

Afterward. so the story goes the Secre-
tary of State. believing it impossible that
one man could have so many facts on a
given subject at his fingers ends. went
into a personal study of the matter.
Every statement that the second assist
ant had made-they We're annotated by d
stenographer-was found to be mathe-
matically and absolutely correct. Such is
the value of the second assistant secre-
tary of the State Department. Secretary
Adee has time to leave his precedents
once each year and ride bicycle through
France. He is a widely read man. able to
several languages. But his great value
TO the department is that he can find in
one-tenth the time it would take the rest
OF the Office any and all facts pertaining
TO any given set OF circums tances. The
chief evidence of his value to Uncle sam
is the fact that he has weathered repub-
ncan and democratic administrations
turning in his resignation with other Of
hcials when the administration goes out
and invariably having the new admins
tration decline to accept it,
The unofficial entertainer Of Congress,
Elliott Woods. is nomInally called the
superintendent of the CAPITOL. and has
charge of the building and the grounds
surrounding it. This is his official work.
but he has other duties which he must
keep in mind.
Mr. Woods is probably the most versa
tile man In Washington He can do
about anything that anybody else can dc
and he usually does it considerably bet
Ter than the average. Some years age
there was erected for him by Congress a
little frame Office on the extreme south
.rn end of the Capitol. II is a little one
story place that looks something like a
bungalow without a porch. There is a
small plot of ground surrounding it and
this in turn is guarded by low fence
h.c We
showed in some mahogany furniture and
office hoy. with LEaSS hiittnxas .
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-03

"a few days later my first baby
was born on the plains, and a day
later the story brought a child to the
other woman.
"That was the way we had to win
our way through. to the life we had
planned in the yellow western land"
She watched an automobile climb
ing upward from the valley. A wo-
mans Shrek of merriment echoed up
to where we sat.
I'VE didn't tango ourselves to
DEATH" she said, sweeping her hand
out over the valleys where the cities
lay. "And we didn't know the mean
ing of divorce. We feared God and
fought beside the men. And we were
happy despite every danger and
hardship.
ct was a great preparation for the
stern school of life, instead of a
finishing school of music, manners
and the tango"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-03
WHAT'D WEDO?

BY H. M. Cochran.
What the deuce would we folks do
To keep things wide awake
If it weren't for music that
Makes the still air shake?
Where e'er you go you'll find tune,
1t listens mighty WELL
And then where happiness prevails
You can always tell.
The ragtime tunes stir people up,
They make you feel right glad;
And then the dreamy songs of June
Make some folks feel so sad.
But sad and glad's all in the game,
It's music from the start;
Folks take their choice, raise up
their voice
And sing out from the heart.
So what the dickens would we do
If music weren't the thing?
But then why fret, it's with us yet,
Let's all join in and sing.
-O-O-
Mrs. Sarah A. Conboy of Roxbury,
Mass, is national organizer of the
United Textile Workers Union.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
ooupLETE REVISION 1o PROPOSED AMENDMENT
..,,,;ve Committee Arkansas Fed Ns s.st;on of Labor Complete Revi- sion Amendment to Initiative
 and Referendum Act.

,;.t,e Rock, Dec. 2.-The Legisla- =. Committee of the Arkansas Fed ". .t;on of Labor, consisting of Presi- s 4 q E. Mikel, Carl Schwighart usI' as little Rock, and Wm Westwood of VI u,rtford, have just completed revi- ,;on , of the proposed amendment to the Istiative and Referendum amend .nt @ which the Federation is ini- t;stng. Complaint had been made in ame quarters, notably by represen- .atives of the Anti-Saloon League, that the proposed amendment was too broad. Three important changes were made.
 As originally drafted, the amend mout barred the Supreme Court from nullifying any statute or measure adouted by the people. It is now pro- r;ded that it may be set aside by a unanimous court.
 It was also provided that the Leg slature could not repeal or amend an act passed by the people. As re- vised, this may be done by a three fourths vote of the Legislature.
 The section permitting units of gov emment less than the state to ini- tate laws in conflict with general laws of the state was cut out.
 The original petition was already in circulation, and had about five thou sand signatures. These petitions have been withdrawn, and it is being re- printed at considerable expense, to eliminate opposition as far as pos sible.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
FINAL RETURNS HAVE
 BEEN RECEIVED
Harry Myers, Republican Candidate for United States Senate carried two Counties in State. One
 Vote In Crittenden.

Little Rock, Dec. 2.-At last the final returns from the Congressional election of Nov. 3, have been received by the Secretary of State, the Poimset county returns having come in Tues day. That county, which figured somewhat sensationally in the pri- mary for U. s. senator, gave James P. Clarke S36 and Harry Myers 106.
 The total vote of the state was Clarke 33,449, and Myers 11,222. My CTS, the Republican candidate, carried only two counties. In Newton the vote was Myers 346 and Clarke 252, and in Searcy Myers 431 and Clarke 290. In Crittenden county Myers re- cived only one vote, to 199 for Clarke.
 The vote for Representative was as follows:
 First District-T H. Caraway, Dem., 4S06.
 Second District-W. A. Oldfeld, Dem., 5233.
 Third District-J. N. Tillman, Dem. 75,SS; w. N. Ivie, Rep, 40S7; L. R. Putnam, Prog, 612.
 Fourth District-Otis Wingo, Dem., 2166; L. c. Packard, Prog, 1169.
 Fifth District-H. M aJcoway, Dem., 55S6.
 Sixth District-Sam M. Taylor, Dem., 4110.
 Seventh District-W. s. Woodwin, Dem., 4757.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
EDITORIAL 5000 YEAR OLD
 Birmingham Ledger.

A little more than 5000 years ago an inspired writer composed the fol- lowing editorial on wisdom, and it has come down to us in compendium of writings which we call the Bible. A few days ago the Alabama Christian Advocate republished it and asked it's preachers to tell where it is to be found in the Bible. It is beautiful tribute to wisdom:
 But where shall wisdom be found And where is the place of understand ing?
 Man knoweth not the price thereof neither is it found in the land of the living.
 "The depth saith, It is not in me; and the sea saith, It is not with me.
 Ut cannot be gotten for gold, neith- CT shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
 "It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
 "The gold and the crystal cannot equal it; and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
 "No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
 "The topaz of Tthopia shall not eoual it. neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
 "Whence cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding
 "Seeing it is hid in the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.
 "Destruction and death say, We have heard thereof with our ears.
 "God understandeth the way there of, and He knoweth the way thereof.
 "For He looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven.
 "To make the weight for the winds and he weigheth the waters by meas ure.
 "When he made a decree for the lightning of the thunder.
 "Then did He see it, and declare it; He prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
 "And unto man He saith, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understand ing"
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
IS NOT
 ELECTROCUTED TO-DAY
Justice Hart Allowed an Appeal Tues day. Judge BOurland, Counsel For Defense, Declares He
 Is Not Guilty.

Little Rock, Dec. 2.-Neal Me- Laughlin, of Franklin county, was not electrocuted at the State Penitentiary today, according to sentence of the circuit court. Gov Hays having de- clined to act, attorneys for the con- demned man appealed for relief to the Supreme Court, and Justice Jesse Hart allowed an appeal at noon Tues day, less than "A hours before the time when his life would have been snuffed out in the electric chair.
 Judge J. V. Bourland, of Fort Smith of counsel for the defense, in writing of the case, declared that without doubt he is not guilty" and adds:
 "The governor based his declina- tion to interfere, as I am informed, upon the fact that neither the judge nor the prosecuting attorney have rec commended executive clemency, rule of the governors as to which I do not complain; though obviously it is one which in too many cases work irremediable injustice, and certainly tends at least to make subservient to the trial court the higher executive powers of the governor. The power of exercising clemency doubtless was wisely lodged as it has ever been with the chief executive in order that be- fore the death of citizen may be ex- acted in conformity to the judicial branch, however illustrious it's per sonnel, finally may be submitted for impartial scrutiny to another and in- dependent branch of the government.
 "A singular thing about the whole matter is that the accused was butch cred by the defense that was made for him; and upon top of all that further butchered in the matter of getting bill of exceptions the time allowed to elapse through somebody s criminal negligence. This man is not guilty if 1 am capable of impartial juds ement, after some years of eX- pelicnce in the trial of similar cases; and if you grant this appeal, it may afford us time to work out the truth under forms of law"
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
w. C. T. U.

The w. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. John M. Pittman, Thursday af- temoon at o'clock Come, rain or shine, and let us finish up our little hospital benevolence, and plan to reach out after larger things.
 Come, friends and join us. We need every woman and every woman needs the work.
 The Ohio liquor organizations have recorded the amount spent by them at the recent election in Ohio as $535,- 9SS.
 If We can not equal them in money, We can do so in numbers if we only will, and numbers on the right side will be sure to win. Come join us. Let our brothers send us their names as honorary members. Dues S1.00 a year.-Pres. and Sec.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
POSTAL SERVICE RESUMED
Parcels Now Be Mailed to Germany
 and Austria

Washington, Dec. 1.-Instruction today were being sent by postmaster General Burleson to postmasters di- recting them, pending further notice, to accept for Germany and Austria Hungary packages which conform to prescribed conditions of the interna- tional parcel post service. This ser vice between the United States and the countries named had been suspend ed because of the war.
 Parcel post packages are now mail able to all countries with which the United States has parcel post conven- tions, except Belgium, Turkey and northeastern France where military operations prevent resumption of the service.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
IS SHORTAGE OF STAMPS
First Day of New War Tax Brings
 Confusion; Rules Modified

Washington, Dec. 1.-Thousands of persons in many cities who spent hours today rushing the office of in- ternal revenue collectors, alarmed over their inability to obtain revenue stamps to comply with the revenue tax law, were needlessly frightened. The Internal Revenue Bureau in the Treasury Department found time to send telegrams to all collectors mak- ing it plain that the government has no intention of prosecuting anybody subject to the tax who shows that he is willing to buy stamps.
 By this notice the commissioner office expected to relieve a situation which promises to become embarrass- ing to thousands and might have re- suited in much confusion to the rail- roads and shippers of the country. The problem of furnishing stamps to all applicants was complicated by the failure in some instances of collectors to regard suggestions from Washing ton that all applicants be given only at sufficient supply to last few days.
 Practically every article in drug stores is subject to the stamp tax. Many drug stores carry possibly 100,- 900 such taxable articles, and there are thousands of stores throughout the country.
 Officials say Congress hampered the work of the Revenue Bureau by fail ing to give any additional appropria-
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02

Nevada County News-$1.00 year
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02

tion to permit it to prepare for carry ing out the new law.
 The Bureau tonight made public ruling that certificates issued by officers of state in the interest of state are not subject to the tax. Ger tifcates issued by officers of the gov ernment at the request of private per sons solely for private use are to be stamped.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
Prompt Action Will Stop Your Cough

When you first catch Cold (often indicated by a sneeze or cough, break it up at once. The idea that "It does not matter" often leads to serious complications. The remedy which immediately and easily pene- trates the lining of the throat is the kind demanded. Dr. Kings New Dis covery soothes the irritation, loosens the phlegm. You feel better at once. "It seemed to reach the very spot of my Cough" is one of many honest testimonials. soc at your druggist.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
Why Worry?

Atlanta Journal.
 Why should we be pessimistic when the Czar, the Kaiser, the King and the rest of them over in Europe are each so optimistic about the outcome of the war?
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
Philadelphia Ledger.

Anyway, nobody is offering free trip to Europe for being the most popular something or other.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
A Test for Liver Complaint

A Test for Liver Complaint Mentally Unhappy-Physically, Dull
 The liver, sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state-un- happy and critical. Never is there joy in living, as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keep your liver active and healthy by us- ing Dr. Kings New Life Pills; they empty the Bowels freely, tone up your stomach, cure your constipation and purify the blood 25c at druggist. Bucklin's Arnica Salve excellent for Piles.
 Nothing Gained. Detroit News.
 Mexico City is still poor place to go to take the rest cure.
The Prescott daily news., 1914-12-02
Nothing Gained.

See the Show at Gem tonight.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07

Wanted-At the Sentinel office.
clean cotton rags
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07

overwhelmed with the amount of
work that has been loaded upon his
department by congress. in the pas
sage of the Omnibus public buildings
bill. which has provided for the con-
struction of several hundred public
buildings of all kinds within the
last four years. II Is to be hoped
that the foundation plans may be SO
modified, that contractors may feel
safe In undertaking the construction
OF the building, and that the contract
Will be let at an early date. At the
same time there should be no let-up
on the part of our citizens in their
effort to secure an additional appro-
priation of 100000 to put two more
stories on this building, providing
for all the federal offices In the city
and such others as may be secured
from time to time. especially a fed
eral court. This much is due Grand
Junction from the men who repre-
sent her in the national congress,
and unless We insist on a substantial
and representative building we will
never get 1t.
When this building shall become
an accomplished fact, shall be i'm
mensely gratified with the humble
foie thuN nave udu III III Tor
our ambitious young city. | regret
that the political wheel of fortune
Will deprive me of the privilege of
occupying 1t as postmaster, but as a
citizen | hope to take great pride In
showing 1t to all newcomers and Wis
itors.
In November. 1897, there were
two employees besides the postmas-
ter. Now We have thirty-one people
employed inside and out of the Of
flee, and our pay roll amounts to
abount $4,000 per month. 1t is a
steady growing business. and with
the parcel post traffic now added
the volume OF business will within
the next two or three years at the
outside, make the Grand Junction Of
flee take rank with the offices of the
first class.
The following figures will show
the growth of the office business by
years for the past fourteen years,
viz:
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
Receipts for IL Years.

1t will be noted that the greatest
growth or increase was made during
the years of 1907-S-9. II We are
not greatly disappointed, we believe
that the next two years will show a
decided increase, due to the parcel
post business.
The first branch station was es-
tablished Oct. 10, 1918. with Mr..
Dennis ]. Murphy as clerk in charge.
at the c. o. D. grocery store, corner
of Ninth and Ouray avenue.
There Is not a branch OF the gov
ernment that comes go closely in
touch with the people as the poetof-
flee. Everybody makes use OF II. ana
the public are more or less exacting
In their demands. The business of
the department is made up OF an in
finite amount of small detail. and
every postmaster and postoffiee en-
ploye can always find plenty to do.
II he tries to do his duty. There are
CARELESS errors and there are una
voidable errors, both made by the
employees and public alike. but for
the vast amount of business trans
acted and the number of pieces of
mail handled, 1t is wonder that
more mistakes are not made.
want to take this opportunity to
thank the citizens OF Grand Junction
and vicinity and the many kind
friends who have been of valuable
assistance to me from time to time.
for the uniform courtesy. and the
kindly spirit in which they have
treated me and have overlooked the
mistakes and shortcoming of my ad-
ministration. during the, sixteen
years in which l have held this Of
flee. The detail and routine work
OF the office has become a habit
with me, and l shall always be In
terested in the postal service and
the efforts that are constantly being
made to improve it.
And now. my friends and co-work-
srs, the time has come for u part
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07

ing of our ways. The mantle of
authority which has rested upon me
for the past sixteen years and over,
has been transferred to another who
am sure will prove worthy to wear
1t. and for whom ] predict success
ful administration. | want TO thank
you from the bottom of my heart for
the corporation, the respect and obe-
dience which you have shown me
during the years that we have la
bored together. Your fidelity in the
execution of the duties imposed upon
you by the postal laws and regula-
tions, has made whatever OF success
we have attained In the administra-
ton or the affairs OF the Grand juno
tion postoffice. l sincerely believe
that you have all labored for the
best interests OF the service. have
always felt that your success and
welfare In a large measure meant the
success and welfare of the service.
and / have had a personal pride In
your advancement and promotion.
want here and now to bespeak for
Mr.. Walker the same kindly treat
ment and fidelity and devotion to
the service that you have given
under my administration. shall
always feel interested in your sue
cess and happiness.
Goodbye.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
CHAMBERLIA AND MILNE
WIN BILLIARD TOURNEY

In the handicap billiard tourney
being played at Moslander's. Cham
berlain, playing a wonderful game
defeated Hickman by a score of 100
to 56 in AZ innings, being the fastest
game thus far played in this tourney.
Milne and Long played close
game, the former winning out by
finishing with run of ten, complet-
ing his 100 while Long finished with
92.
The second weeks schedule should
furnish some interesting games as the
players slated to meet are well
matched.
The coming week schedule: Tues
day. Milne VS.. Hickman; Long vs..
Matthews, Thursday, Barter VS.. Wat
kins; Smith VS.. Linstedt; Friday,
Chamberlain VS., Collins; Hertz vs..
johnson.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
Olathe Man Not {
Dead: Funeral to
be Delayed Now

George S. Roberts of Olathe is not
dead He says so himself and Is em-
phatic about it. He not only is not
dead but he is not In Lindsay, Calf,
where his funeral recently occurred.
He has notified friends In Olsthe that
he 10 alive and well In Hot Springs.
Ark.
Several weeks ago the local office
OF the Western Union received word
that George S. Roberts WIS dead In
Lindsay and asked that a search DO
made for his relatives. After some
inquiry The Sentinel. aiding in the
search. learned that George S. Ro-
berts was former Olathe man and
was now on the coast. The inQuirers
on the coast were notified and no
more was heard from that end. The
Olather man, however, has hastened
to interrupt the condolences Vt HE
friends with frank denial of his
untiMsly departure.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
.RAMEY HELPS BEAT
S0x At OAKLAND

Lloyd Ramey of Grand Junction.
who is being farmed out under the
direction of the Pittsburg Pirates.
was one of the pitchers who won the
game against the White Sox in Oak
land yesterday.
Ramey is now twirling for Oak
land and seems certain of steady
berth with the coast league. He has
developed wonderfully In the past
year according to those who have
watched him and has acquired a tre-
mendous amount or Information
about big league baseball.
The Oakland game was won to
5, Ramey allowing three hits and one
run In five innings.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07

sented to take his Photographic out
III along and make number of views
Tor use In his travel story.
with Mr.. Robertson, besides the
chamber Of commerce escort, will be
the other members of the Robertson
party, all of whom have a part in
preparing the views for exhibition.
The party will be piloted by John
otto, superintendent of the monu-
ment, who Will also figure In the pic
turec.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
Robertson to Visit Monument Canyon
and Take Pictures for Traveloque

Under the auspices of the Grand
Junction Chamber OF Commerce Frank
K. Robertson and party will go to
Monument canon either Tuesday or
Wednesday morning and take a SER
les OF views of the monoliths for use
ID his Beautiful America" traye-
lcgue.
Arrangements were made by the
chamber of commerce last evening
with Mr.. Robertson and he has con-
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
NEW HIGH SALARY
RECORDIN BASEBALL
Associated A Press.

Associated fVehs.
New York, March THE ban
quet tonight at which the White
Sox and Giants will be the guests OF
honor will close the week of base
ball frenzy that has reigned here.
Tomorrow or Monday Manager Nc
Graw plans to leave for Marlin and
Charles Comiskey will go to his
training grounds in California.
Federal League officials, who
failed to sign q single player In yes
terday's rush. but whose activity has
established new high salary record.
will also leave.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
FIGHT FOR RESERVE
CITIES ENDS MONDAY
Associated Press.

Washington, d. c., March r.
Under decision OF the reserve bank
organization committee ell informa-
ton designed to affect the definition
OF reserve districts or the location
of the banks from cities must be re-
ceived by the treasury department
by March 8.
Beginning next Tuesday the task
of making the selections will be ta-
ken up in earnest, and 1t is expected
TO be completed in time to allow the
President to name members of the
reserve board before April /.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
WILL INVESTIGATE FUTURES
Associated Press.

RstUVIdNH1 ! tad-
Washington. d. c.. March IA
congressional investigation of the en-
tire subject OF trading in futures,
both in grain and cotton, has been
tentatively agreed upon. Chairman
Henry of the house rules committee
today so told Henry S. Robbins,
counsel for the Chicago board of
trade, at a hearing on the resolution
20 investigate grain exchanges of
Chicago, Duluth and Minneapolis.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-07
WILSON
TO SEE OCUL|ST
Associated Press

Associated Press
Washington. D. c.. March -
The President took a day off for
trip to Philadelphia to see his
oculist. The President win leave at
10 this morning and return in time
for dinner this evening.