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Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
Governments Duty to Clerks

The Hamlin bill pending in the house of represen- tatives provides that all employees in the classified civil of United States shall be eligible for retirement on the following pensions: For thirty years of service so per cent of the average salary for the last five years; for twenty-five to thirty years 45 per cent for twenty to twenty-fiv years 40 per cent An employe who has served the United States for five years and who has been disabled without fault his part shall receive 50 per for from five ten years service; 40 Der cent. for ten twenty years and 50 per cent twenty years and All employees are to retire at the age of seventy years.
 These pensions entirely independent of any contribution savings by the employe They are intended mainly to relieve the employe whose salary would not permit him lay aside any material pro visions for old age disability; though under the terms of the bill those receiving high salaries will obtain benefits greater in amount than those receV- ing pay too low to provide for retirement
 Possibly this and other features may require amendment in details But there is doubt that the vast body of mail carriers clerks, and government employees work faithfully and at low salaries. Great corporations generally providing for the pen sioning of their aged employees. and the government should be neglectful of thls duty than the corporatons.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
TEXAS FARM METHODS LAX

Even in Texas the cry is raised of pro- ductiveness of the fields much less than it should be and strong drift of population toward the towns The population of the state increased nine hundred thousand during the decade ending in 1910, but there increase in cotton produc- ton except through the planting of greater areas; and one report puts it, one hundred acres of land planted to get the product of sixty acres. This is caused by the of bad seed and inn perfect methods of cultivation.
 The population of of 2500 and upward is increasing three times as fast as the number of people the rural regions. Thirty y-four counties, of which twenty eight in the famous black land" belt, immediately adjoining. had smaller rural population in 1910 than in 1900. Meanwhile the demand for cotton, the speciality of Texas, is increasing at rapid rate, and the comparatively high prices for that staple this year accounted for--Phladelphia Ledger.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
THE FAME OF LINCOLN

Within fifty years of Lincolns death, in celebra- ton of the centenary of peace between the United States and Great Britain, his statue is be placed opposite Westminster Abbey, near the Houses of Parliament. In the center of London, at the heart of the British Empire. replica of St Gaudens great work in Lincoln Park Chicago will testify to the high place our civil president has taken in the history of civilization. We all know why.
 With the fame goes the myrh-tflis curious legend that Lincoln was rough and ready debater, an 'unganly man. The plain truth is that he of uncommon naturalness, dignity and grace: athlete of extraordinary power and endurance. Some of the photographs of him among the comparatively few human pictures that inner ently decorative. Truman H Bartlett proved this years in an article in McClures Magazine and he cited in his support such authorities the great French sculptor Rodin In debate and in his writings Lincoln ranks of the masters of the English language. His work is permanent part of literature and sentence from of addresses is framed in of the halls of Oxford as an example of perfect English speech. If you want to know what debate be, read LincOlns argu- ments against Douglas. Fame sometimes needs noth- ing but the truth and L4incon's personality was worthy of his sou.-ColIiers
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
Vera Cruz
By GEORGE FITCH Author of At Good Old Siwash"

Vera Cruz which has been getting more advertis ing the last few months than it's Commercial club could have bought with millions of dollars is city of about 30000 people and has spent just 299 years in accommodating these, having been founded in 1915.
 Other cities large enough to support Country club and embryo skyscraper may well be jealous of the prominence of Vera Cruz. It has always had knack of getting into the headlines and staying there for months at time In the history of Mexico Vera Cruz sticks like electric sign Broad way. The first white man to visit Mexico landed Vera Cruz General Scott, L. S A., visited the city in 1S46. No reception committee greeted him the pier, but this because the air had been too full of solid shot to breathe in comfort for some days past. Emperor Maximilian landed in Vera Cruz in 1864 So did General Funston in 1914. Most ev-
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
The Glad Game
By WALT MASON

All men admire the cheerful gent who doesn't grumble worth a cent when things going wrong who doesn't nurse his trifing sores but whistles he does his chores, splits the air song This worker hasn't much to say, cheerily he tolls away and hoes his of beans; he breaches to us by his acts and not by handing Helpful Facts through books or magazines. Example is the stuff need, for ad- monitons gone to seed and precepts bore: we're growing tired of Sunny Jms who swing their jaws and wave their limbs and preach forever more or a grunt and beams with seemy mirth does more his brothers to inspire than all the bards who swat the Tyre or orators earth. One sorehead working in crowd, will act upon it like a cloud that threat ems rain or snow; but one brave chap who saily sings the while his busy hammer rings will dissi pate it's The sermons that achieve the most are sprung by who seldom boast of how they sing and dance who the workmans sweat stained clothes and give their jaws profound repose whene they have the chance.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
HAULING PASSENGERS DOES NOT PAY

Brandeis in his recent analysis of the railroad rate question before the Interstate Commerce Com mission concluded that the Pennsylvania railroad has the past year been getting no return whatever rom the passenger train service If that is true it must be said that the New Haven at least has had equal Iy good management The Pennsy lvania's passenger does begin to much as it's frelgft service. 1913 for illustration the Pennsylvania freight earnings were $13500OOOO as against $5S,- 100000 in passenger earnings The company does not have O contend with the density of popu- lation the New Haven in a larger portion of it's territory But the of it's passenger service has bounded up in remarkable manner-the increase from 1907 to 1913 being 1S.2 per cent as against increase of only 2.2 per cent in cost of freight service.
 This tendency of the passenger service to become expensive that it yields little or no profit has become general in recent years. In their freight service the best railroads by higher efficiency have been able to meet higher wages, taxes and costs of materials but they seem to have been helpless in making the passenger service financial success. Springfield Republican.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
Last Sunday motorcyclist of Los Angeles rode

Last Sunday motorcyclist of Los Angeles rode a with an electric for crossing, so many motorcyclists, bicyclsts and automobile and other drivers have done with the same result If the motorcyclist had beaten the to the ing he might have been swelled with pride; if he had been beaten he might have suffered nothing but somewhat of chagrin. But, unfortunately, it was not clearcut It might have been called a draw it dead-heat, and the motorcyclist is as dead as the heat.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

goes out of business the government to get along half rations
 Vera Cruz unloads ships and makes cigars for a living. Its public buildings much more beautiful than those of American city of its size and it has fine cathedral, quaint old churches and several bath tubs. It also has enough malaria to supply entire invading army free charge and without application. The city is only a little more healthy than New York tenement in hot weather. and when the enemy captures his beautiful city. the Vera Cruzer does not take the trouble shoot at him very much He retires to the suburbs and turns the job over to the mosquito brigade.
 If Vera Cruz American city it would be four times large, five times as healthy and about one-tenth good looking.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

The Los Angeles Examiner lately instituted a contest in letter writing the object being to bring explanations of the prosperity of Los Angeles. The Examiner has printed the four letters whose writers prizes. But find that the letters quite responsive to the question they were expected to answer Instead of explaining why Los Angeles is prosperous they abound with reasons why it is going to be prosperous.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

We afraid that the unreasonable restrictions of the booze ordinance will repe strangers who might otherwise become guests the hotels of this city. No wants be limited the sumption time of two gallons of liquor or three gallons of beer What has become of the rights of the stranger within gates? And what is to become of reputation for hospitality? Is the commission trying impress strangers with the aridty of the country?
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

In reminiscent mood. Hon. M. P. Freeman of Tucson wrote for the Arizona Star the other day a sketch of Tucson it twenty five years ago. No would trade the and magnificent Tue con for the dreamy, delightful of quarter of a century ago. but old-timer read the interest ing article of MT. Freeman without mourning a touch of nostalgia. The younger generation, too, must regret that they arrived upon the scene so late.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

eryone who Mexico lands first Vera Cruz, and if the visitor is hostile he indicates the fact by knocking down the cathedral and the custom house. Vera Cruz has had be rebuilt a number of times in consequence
 This beautiful little Mexican city is located the Gulf of Mexico. 260 miles east of Mexico City, and has the best harbor in the land. The government appropriated 25000000 for if, and considerable of the money spent the harbor. Steamships from all lands visit Vera Cruz between revolutions and MATS and when the Vera Cruz custom house
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

Really valuable public opinion does not find expression the street corner, where the men who congregate, mostly have nothing else to do But the commissioners all old enough know this
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
UNLIKE

Mother-Marjorie. stop interrupting. Have you forgotten what told you about being seen and not heard?
 Marjorie-You must fink Is a movin picture stead of a little girl.-Boston Transcript.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
Colonel Roosevelt at Pittsburs

In his speech at Pittsburg last night Colonel Roosevelt minced words in his criticism of the policies of the Wilson administration and in his description of the results of those policies far as
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01

What is so great as friendship, let us carry with what grandeur of spirit we can. Let us be silent so we can hear the whisper of the gods.
 Emerson.
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
WILL HAVE MANY REMINDERS

He Gin their home)-Do you know. hardly believe that are really and truly married
 She-Gance over these bills dear and you'll have no doubt whatever
Arizona republican., 1914-07-01
LOYALTY
"Is that right

'rIs that right, Charlie, your mssus its you wiv d flatron?'
 "Er-yus--but only with the blunt end of it
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
"TheLastRose
OfSunner''
The FAv0RITE SONG OF ABE:
LINE PATTI WAS COMPOSED
BY MENDELLS0HN

Felix Mcndellsohn, fuonde. OF the
Royal Conservatory mt Leipzig and
conductor of that city's world FAM
Gus Gewandhaus Orchestra, was the
composer Of many oratorics and
cantatas, but 1t was neither his
tantatas. his oratorios nor his
Spring Song" that caused his name
and fame to be indelibly written on
the tablets of the human heart.
Although he managed, TO crowd In
to the So years OF his life an unus-
ually large number of compositions,
IFS place in the popular hall of fame
tests solely on the setting he gave to
Thomas Moore's poem "The Last
Rose OF Summer
Mendelssohn was born, In Ham
burg. February 3, 1909, and died in
Leipzig November 4, 1915 Long be-
fore his death THE Last Rose Of
Summer was enjoying a Worldwide
popularity. and It was on account of
this songs universal appeal that
Adeliha Patti Kept il IN her roper.
toire.
The Last Rose OF Summer and
an your other fayorite songs viii be
found in tie West yirginian's new
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09

novel. be sent to the Industrial Home
for girls. where she would probably
have sobhed her life away yearning
for the presence of her lover. Just
before the beginning of the trial last
night. while all of the parties were
assembled for the terrible ordeal in
the Court room, the lover and hero
OF the story appears In the person of
John W. Wilson and makes thrill
Ing rescue of the heroine by Offering
to take her as his bride.
The County Clerk was called anG
issued the license while Reverend W.
J. Eddy. pastor OF the First Baptist
church,, was rushed, with haste to
the scene and the ceremony took
place in the County Clerks Office in
the same walls and among the same
surroundings which a few minutes
before had threatened to cast. SO
much gloom upon the future of two
lives.
The mother gave the parental
blessing Just as the parents do in
the book and the happy couple start
ed out with two hearts beating as
on,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
a75o,ooo FOR WELLESLEY.

WELLESLEY, Mass, April .. =
Wellesley college has received 4 gift
of $750.000 from the Rockefeller
Foundation toward restoration Of ia
cilities lost insthe recent DESTRUCTION
of College llallby fire. In annoline-
ing the gift today the board OF trus.
tees Of the college said 1t was .condi-
titnal upon the raisingtof So, 900, 900
Gefore-the first Of next. January. The
plan OF the trustees. is to expetda d
millioniand quarter for newlbaiid.
ings and three-quarters of a million
for endowment. Seven new build
ings will be required to do the woy,
formerly done by the single greh,
building burned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
Easter
tcoxr1xr,p rnoM pAur oxE. }

most rliserably on that prediction
and has never been able to make any
satisfactory explanation but since he
nus heretofore been so accurate in
his predictions, we considered his
good record and out of respect for
his gray hairs and totterinG fern. we
RETAINED from crttlcising hin
through the paper.
At that time II will also be remem-
beied by those who have followed
his forecasts closely, and there are
scores CT them who do. that he stated
that Easter Sunday WOULD be- fair
day. II he fools the people OH this
prediction we may not be abe 10 re-
strain ourselves and will,in all prob
shility give him dignif!ed calling
down. with the frost In tile air now.
and the cloudy skies IT seems that lie
tfay come in for Il gentle newspaper
reprimand but We must not Judge
him in advance since he was In the
5ctficc today and sticks TO his Easter
prediction. 1t will Tic cloudy till
saturday, he says, but the 18th will
he fair.
Furthermore he, says after Easter
se VIII hayea warm wave and good
straw hat weather after the 18th.
followed by more rain or spring
MOWERS from the 18Th 10 goth. He
states that from tie 25th to the 2eth
viii be somewhat stormy, or WINDY.
and that tie month Will end Will
air weather hut ne Is tinahie 10 IN
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
Dan Cupid Scores.
Another Victory


All is well that ends we'll and this
is tho theory taken by every writer
Of fiction and love stories. Thc-story
OF Mary Gail Yost the pretty is year
old girl. who was arrested yesterday
by Constable Russell upon n con-
plant OF incorriigibility made by her
mother before justice Musgrove.
ends Just as the books always end.
Dan Cupid cannot be thwarted in
his purposes. The. law, imprison-
ment, Constables and justices are all
Ebaaled. a wedding takes place. the
couple receive the parental blessing
and live happily ever afterward.
The mother. Mrs. Sarah Yost ask
ed that the girl, the heroine Of our
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
Write ii Stories For
( Moving Picture Plays
New, spare.time Profession for Men
and Women-0le Man Makes
$500 In Six Months.

New, Spare-time Profession for Men
( and Women-01e Man Makes
$500 In Six Months.
Owing tolthef large number Of new
motion picture theaters which arr be.
ing opened throughout the country.
there Is offered to the men and wo-
men Of today, a new profession.
namely, that Of writing moving pic
ture plays. Producers are paying
from SIG to $50 for each sconario
accepted, upon which they can buiisl
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$500 in Six Months.
AS II only requires lew hours
ttmegto constrsct a complete play.
you can readily see the immense pos
sibtlitics'tnTtliis work. One man. who
gave the, idea a tryout, writes that
lie earned $500 In 81 xmonths. il
Is possible for an intelligent person
to meet with equal success.
One feature OF the business which
should appeal to everyone. Is that the
work may be done at home in spare
time. No literary ability isireauired
and women have as great an oppof-
tnnity as men. Ideas for plots are
constantly turning up, and may be
put In scenario form and sold for d
good price.
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Interesting and profitable profession
may be had FREE OF CHARGE by
sending post card to
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
WILD !; BEAST scAREs PEOPLE.

The vicinity OF Hodgesyilie has
been terrorized by strange animal.
which has chased many residents to
their homes. The fierce beast has
been described as a wolf. panther.
wildcat. hyenas aud bear.
John Richard, mayor Of Hodges
Vile. has measured the animals
tracks, which are q inches long and
wotf-like in shape.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to etxend our most sin.
core thanks 10 all our friends and
neighbors for the many. acts OF Kind
ness shown US during The period Gov.
cred by the illness Of our dear wife
and.mother and also for the many ex-
pressions Of sympathy occasioned by
her death.
il. NJ SMITH AND FAMILY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09

Compilation entitled Songs That
Never Grow Old" a display an
ncuncement of this new song book
will be found on another page of this
edition and also'a coupon which ex-
plains the method OF distribution.
Clip the coupon to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09

There is one thing we admire tho
Old Sage for and that is lie Is abso-
lutely fearless in his predictions; he
gives dates and plenty OF them, and
states far in advance what is going
to happen. and It happens oftcner
than It fails This was shown in his
fair weather prediction last fall for
the fair after several days of dreneG-
Ing rain. The Fair association would
do well to consult the l.. ". s. be-
fore fixing the dates for this falf.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09

whether the last Gays OF April wilt
be warm or whether frosty crisp
atmospheteawill be In evidence. like
" the latter. he stutcs.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-09
BOWLING
pasfimal hllers
SELLS BALTIMORE RESIDENCES.

SELLS BALTIMORE RESIDENCE.
The Baltimore Sun announces that
Senator Clarence w. Watson, OF this
city, has soldllts Baltimore residence.
at No. 1908 st. Paul street toRufls
NJ. Gibbs, of Baltimore. The price
is not given. The nSdescribes the
home us being one ofIthe handsomest
in baltimore, having ssrooms and
S bathrooms within.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-30
WICKERSHAM ATTACKS
 HIS OWN SUPPORTERS

Delegate James wickersham, in try ing to make point against those who have criticised his record on self-gov- ernment for Alaska. hit some of those who are supporting him as well as those who are opposing him.
 For instance, he said that those who are demanding q full territorial form of government for Alaska do not know what full territorial govern ment is." With this as basis he attacked the Democratic platform, which he intimated had been written by Judge Robert w. Jennings.
 The fact Is the Democratic platform while it's terms were agreed upon by all the members of the committee on platform and resolutions, was written by J. Fl. Cobb, of Juneau, who sat with Delegate Wickersham on the platform as he was making his speech
 Furthermore, the platform of the Non-partisan convention contains a plank demanding a full Territorial form of government" and E. c. Rus sell, of the Dispatch. which is pro viding the Delegate with newspaper support in Southeastern Alaska, was chairman of the platform committed of that convention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-30
NEW MUSICAL CLUB
 ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT

A new musical club was organized at a meeting in the Juneau school building last night. The membership comprises the ladies of the Juneau La dies Musical Club and the gentlemen of the Orpheus club. Rev. J. B. Stew ems was chairman of the meeting and the following officers were chosen to manage the new organization: Pres ident-Mr. H. J. Fisher; vice-presi- dent-Mrs. H. L. Faulkner; secretary Mrs. E. Valentine; treasurer-Rey, J. B. Stevens; librarian-Miss Puma Crowther.
 The club is pleased over the fact that Mir. Willis E. Nowell has consent ed to direct the rehearsals.
 Beside the business session there was a very interesting evening of mu- sic. One of the enjoyable features was the excellent work of Mrs. Geo. Simpkins as accompanyist.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-30
DOUGLAS NOTES.
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 DOUGLAS, Sept. 3O.-Yesterday af- ternoon Mary Smith, dusky maiden, was fined ten dollars for being a mil itant suffragette, and destroying art treasures in Charley's Restaurant on the beach. Damages in the amount of $2.5O were awarded w. B. Charley to pay for the wanton destruction of his treasures.
 The Douglas salt water pump was tried out yesterday morning and was found to be In better condition than ever before. which adds greatly to the feeling of security against fire on the part of the Douglas people.
 The Mystic Shriners will meet in Oddfellows' hall in Juneau next Fri day evening at o'clock.
 The Ladies' Catholic Club will meet tomorrow afternoon.
 Mrs. W. L. Holmes will open up a boarding house, table board, on Oct 1st, on ground floor of the Hudson House, Third and E streets, Douglas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-30
cHAS. E. BUNNELL IS
 MAKING GREAT CAMPAIGN

U. s. Marshal L. T. Erwin. of Fair banks who passed through Juneau on the City Of Seattle this morning en route to the States on official business states that many wEo have never be fore voted for a Democrat have de clared their intention of voting for Mir Bunnell and supporting the Wilson ad ministratIon for what it has done and is doing for Alaska.
 Marshal Erwin had under his care five persons committed to the insane asylum at Morningside near Portland Oregon. and three prisoners who had been convicted of selling liquor to In, dians who were being taken to the U. S. penitentiary at McNeiTs island, Wn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-09-30
NORTHWESTERN BRINGS
 BIG PASSENGER LIST

The Northwestern arrived from the South at 12 o'clock noon today, bring ing the following passengers for Jul neau: R. Greene, Mrs. L. w. Storm, John Storm, Daniel Storm. Marcus Storm, Evelyn H. Sullivan, Gunner Blomgren. Mrs. Blomgren, Thomas Cole, Mrs. Cole. Helen Hendrickson, Mrs. W. Fl. Hendrlckson, William Hendrickson, Evan Thomas, Mrs. Thomas. J. A. Crandall, Mrs. Crandall, Miss Nellie Gray. Mrs. N. L. Gray, J. H. Mcfarland, Mrs. L. D. McFall, w. S. Elwell, Miss Louisa Elwell. G. NJ. Hill. John Carlson. J. D. Wilcox, D. C. Jackling, F. c. Janney, H. B. Tooker. Dorothy Rigney.