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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
?. Q. sELF-sUsTAINING
POSTMASTER GENERAL SUBMITS
ANNUAL REPORT.
Revenues for Year 1914 Increased
Nearly Eight Per Cent. Amounting
to s2s7, e34,565.ee.
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Washington.-The postoffice appro-
priation bill. carrying approximately
$325.000.000 virtually was ready for
submission to the House Monday.
The question OF the acquisition of the
telegraph and telephone systems rec
ommended by Postmaster General Bur
Lesson would be left for further inquiry
under the bill.
The bill contains a number of new
provisions. including the abolishment
Of the office of assistant postmaster;
re-grouping all activities in first-class
offices SO as to concentrate all super
visory authority in each office under a
postmaster and sIperintendents of fin
nance and mail; raising the maximum
balances acceptable at postal banks
from $500 to $4,000, the interest to be
payable only on deposits up to 81 900;
increased pay for rural carriers; au-
thority for the experiment of putting
rural carriers of one county in each
state on contract basis; increase of
800 annually in the pay of postoffice
and railway mail clerks and letter car
riers until the maximum allowed by
law is reached; authority for rear
rangement of the salaries of superin-
tendents, their assistants. cashiers and
others, with provision for an addition
al $1,000, 900 expenditure.
Asserting that for the first time
since its organization by BENJAMIN
Franklin the Postoffice Department is
on a self-sustaining basis, Postmaster
General Burleson submitted to Presi-
dent Wilson his annual report. 1t re-
cords enormous growth In the depart
ment's business because of the parcels
post and postal savings bank divisions.
Mr.. Burleson features his report with
an estimate that surplus of s3.569,-
545. the second of his administration,
will be shown for the fiscal year OF
1914 when all claims and charges have
been met.
The Legislative program recommend
ed by the postmaster general in part
follows: Early action toward govern
ment ownership of telegraph and tele-
phone lines and Misunderstanding over
of these systems in Hawaii, Alaska
and Porto Rico. Substitution OF con
tract star route" system for salaried
rural carrier service, to eliminate $40-
900 annual loss on rural delivery. Post
office cooperation with state govern
ments in road-building, where improve
ments insure better postal service.
OF the departments financial condi-
ton the report says: "The postal reve
nues for 1914 amounted to $287.934.
565.67, an increase over the preceding
year OF slightly less than so as com
pared with a corresponding increase
of slightly more than SO for 1879
Thrift Shown by Postal Savings.
Washington.-In a report to Con
gress the Postoffice Department
dwells upon the popularity of the pos
tai savings bank system in Colorado
The large amounts on deposit in va
rious Colorado cities are set forth as
follows: Denver, s401, $50; Cripple
Creek, s22. 1877; Ault, S25,079; Colorado
City, $20,941; Colorado Springs. s45,
OIL: Florence, s2S,s79; Grand juno
ton. s45, 900: Leadville, $1S3.025; Mar
bic. $10,037; Pueblo. ss4.991; Victor
ss3.671.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
senator Asks rwen.y.pay Truee.

Washington.-A resolution was in
troduced in Congress by Senator Ken
yon requesting the warning nations. in
the name of the Congress of the Unit
ed States, to declare a twenty day
truce over the Christmas holidays
that the Christian Apeople of the
world may fittingly observe the Christ
mas season" and with the hope that
such cessation OF hostilities may
stimulate reflection upon the part OF
such nations as to the meaning and
spirit OF the Christmas-time, and that
there may come again on earth peace
and good will toward men "
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
STOP FIRING ON BORDER
More Infantry and Artillery Sent to
Naeo, Arizona, to Stop wexicans
Shooting Into v. 9. Territory.

Washington.-Further demonstration
was made by the United States gov
.ernment Tuesday OF its determination
not to tolerate continued firing by
the Mexican factions at Naco. Sonora.
into American territory.
/ President Wilson. after brief dis
cussion with his Cabinet. instructed
Secretary Garrison to comply with the
request Of Brig. Gen. Tasker II. Bliss
at Naco, Ariz., for reinforcements to
handle possible emergency situation.
Three regiments of-infantry and three
batteries OF artillery were ordered to
Naco.
The general understanding in ad-
ministration quarters was that as soon
as the additional forces were placed
In position on the international line,
the United States would return any
artillery or infantry fire which might
come from Mexican territory.
AS 1t will require three days for the
troops to reach Naco, the Mexican fac
tions have virtually that period within
which to comply with the American
demands or be shelled out OF their po-
sitIons.
Reinforcements ordered will bring
the total force of the American army
at Naco to about 5000 men. including
eleven troops of cavalry. three regi-
ments of infantry and six batteries or
artillery with twenty-four guns.
General Hill of the Carranza faction
has 1 Q0a man and Gpuaraf Mavtrropa
of the Gutierrez government has $500
troops.
Both factions have what Secretary
Garrison described as fair amount"
OF artillery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Freezing Temperature coEtins.

Washington. Dec. 1.-TWO more
days of freezing temperatures were
predicted for all parts OF the United
States, with the exception of the Pa
cific coast and southern Florida. by
the weather forecasters Tuesday
night. Throughout the northern mid
die West the mercury rested below
zero without any immediate prospect
of rise. In the Pacific states, how
ever, the heavy frosts OF the past sew
eral days were expected to disappear
soon after advancing warmer winds.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Committee Lopa on $1,000 .ooo.

Washington.-"E Economy" was the
watchword OF the appropriations com
mittee In the preparation for the leg
islative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill. first OF the big supply
measures, reported to the House. The
committee Topped off nearly s2.000.O00
from the estimates submitted by the
various departments, cutting salary al
Iowances all along the line. and
brought in a measure appropriating
sas.7i4.753.50. The bill provides for
more than 10000 salaries of govern
ment EMPLOYEES.
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No. of Returns,

returns were made BY 27S,S35 mar
ried persons, 55,212 single men and 49,
551 single women. The normal tax OF
10 on all taxable incomes produced
$12, ,72S.03S. Incomes over $40 900 a
year. subject to sur-tax, produced $751;
525,4e7.
OF this latter amount $2,9s4.754 came
from incomes of between $4,000 and
$4,000; s1.645.639 from those be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000; s1.323.025
from those between $4,000 and $780,
900: s3,s35.94S from those between
100000 and $250,oO0; s2.334;5s3 from
those between s250,000 and }500.O0o;
and s3,437,s50 from those over $780,
900.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Evidence Filed Against Jessie Cope

Chicago evidence OF United
States District Attorney Clyno and his
assistants against Miss Jessie Eliza
beth Cope Of Los Angeles. accused of
trying to bribe the federal agents to
blackmail Col Charles Alexander.
wealthy resident OF Los Angeles and
Providence, Il. l., was placed before
the federal grand jury. Colonel Alex
ander was indicted some days ago on
a charge of violating the Mann white
slave act by bringing Miss Cope to
Chicago and taking her to other places
on premature honeymoon
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Nine kIlIed BY Explosion.

Cleveland. Ohio.--A squad OF police
men working with shovels at 3 O'Clock
Tuesday morning unearthed the bodies
of Mrs. Anna IIaner, 35, and her son.
Tony. Z. making a total OF nine dead
in the terrific explosion that wrecked
a two-story brick store and apartment
building at 1916 Madison avenue. Nine
others are injured, some probably
fatally
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Warden lyman Makes Report.

Denver.-The biennial report OF
Warden Thomas J. lyman OF the state
penitentiary has been presented to
Governor Ammons. 1t shows that dur
ing the two years ending Nov. 80 the
appropriations for the penitentiary
were $311,237. and the total earnings
were ss14,217. giving to the state a
net profit OF $2o2.9s0. which exists In
livestock and permanent improve
ments. The total length OF new road
built by convict labor was 129 miles,
OF which fuIll 100 were In farming
communities
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
-lnherItsnee Tsse. H.I.e sass .oss.


Denver.--The state Inheritance tar
department. according to a report Is
sued by Appraiser Leslie T.. Hubbard.
has handled and disposed OF more es-
tates in the last two years than were
disposed OF In the ten years from 1902
to 1912, and has collected more money
than has been taken in during any
previous biennial period. The receipts
for 1913 and 1914 total $4G5,063 .02;
disbursements, $1s.ss5.s0, leaving net
for the biennial period. s446,177.22.
Estates appraised and In process OF
settlement total ss9.776.2f. Taxes col
lected from estates is $47s; waiver
fees collected from estates, $1.sfs: es.
tates assessed and calculated, $50, and
estates ready for waiver. yl5O. The
total number OF estates handled In the
biennial period was eco.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
state Boiler Department Has surplus.

Denver.-A surplus OF s1,S54.96 is
shown by George v. cosseboom. state
inspector of steam boilers, ia his BIZ
ennial report, which he has submitted
to Governor Ammons. There has been
no boiler explosions in the state in the
last two years. Seventy per cent or
the boilers inspected during the pc
ricd were found defective In some
manner. They were all repaired upon
the recommendations OF his depart
ment
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
school Of Mines submIts Report.

Denver.-The biennial report OF the
State School of Mines has been sub
mitted by President William George
Haldane and the board OF trustees.
The report shows that the school is
in splendid condition financially and
has a greater cash balance now than
ever before at the end OF fiscal term.
The cash en- hand Dec. l was s65,5Gs.
nearly double that OF last year. and in
many years there have been deficits
at this time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Don't Shell Mexican Line-carranza

Vera Cruz, Mex.--If the United
States employs force to stop the fir
Ing by Mexicans across the interna-
tional boundary line at Naco. it will
be considered an unfriendly act. not
withstanding the friendly motives
cloaking the act. In this manner
General Carranza made answer. in a
statement to the Associated Press. to
the formal rotice served by the United
States on both Provisional President
Gutierrez and General Carranza that
unless such firing ceased. force would
be employed to protect American ter
ritory.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Explosion Traps 400 in Mine.

Tokio.-An explosion occurred In a
coal mine at Fukuoka, as a result OF
which 300 laborers are Imprisoned in
the workings of the mine. Fukuoka Is
on the sea coast sixty-fiye miles to
the north of NaRasaki
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Omaha Live Stock Quotations.

South Omaha Hogs-Heavy, $3.50
0lG.s5; light. light. sg.9oW7.oo; pigs,
s5.5065675; bulk of sales, s6.s5GG.95
Cattle-Native steers, s7.00M10.50:
cows and heifers, s5.50n7.5G; western
steers. s6.00@s.25; Texas steers. $3.50
@710; cows and heifers. $5.25G7.0o-
calves. s725@9.50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
London Wool Prices Firm.

London.-The offerings at the wool
auction sales amounted to 11.000 bales
including good show of cross-breds
which we're readily sold TO the home
trade al firm prices.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
coneressmen Plan six.pay Recess.

Washington. Holiday recess of
Congress from Dec. % to Dec. 20 was
proposed in concurrent resolution
passed by the Holse. 1t was then
communicated to the Senate to await
the action OF that body.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Lows Strike Board Not Coming.

Washington.-Seth Low. chairman
OF the Colorado Cancellation Commits
sion. announced, after a conference
between the commission and the Sec
retary of labor, William b. Wilson,
that the commission would not go 20
Colorado at present.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Msrconi To Be Made Italy senator

Rome.-It is announced that VIII
liam Marconi is among those who Will
be appointed senators New Year Day
by King Victor Emanuel,
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Denver People to Pay ,s.ooo,ooo Tax.

Denver.-The total revenues for
government maintenance. including
city, county and state, ta be paid by
Denver people and ccl y jrations for
1916. will approximate $6.9s5.4s5 in
1915. as compared with $5Ts5,435 in
1914. These figures include all taxes
for all purposes, licenses, fees and
miscellaneous collections, including al
so franchise bonuses paid by the
utility corporations.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
open, Trading Resumed in New York

New YorF.-Open trading in all
shares listed on the New York Stock
Exchange, subject only to two restric-
tions, was resumed Tuesday for the
first time since the exchange was
closed or July 80 last.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
TAX ON INCOMES
is $2S,253,535
OFFICIAL REPORT SHOWS ONLY
FIFTy-FouR PERSONS GET
$1,ooo,ooo REVENUE.
357,596 PAY US. LEVY
INTERESTING FIGURES SUBMIT
TED BY COMMISSIONER OF
INTERNAL REVENUE.
we.tern Newspnper unIon News servlee.

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Washington.-Th first complete
compilation of returns under the in
come tax law was made public in the
annual report OF the commissioner OF
internal revenue. 1t showed returns
for the collection year of 1913 by 357.-
59S individuals. paying taxes aggre-
eating $2s.253.535. as follows:
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Fruit.
Vegetables.
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Lead and SoeIter,

New York-Lead-s3 rs @s.S5. Lon
don, e19 5s Spelter-$5.65G5.7
London, G2S 5s.
st. Louis.-Lead-ss.6513.7o. Spell
ter-S4.5 55M4.60.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Grain In Kansas City.

Kansas city, Mo-Wheat-No. 2
hard, s112@113; No. 2 red. s1.12@
1.i2ls: December. S1.10H; May,
$1.1414 G1.14ss.
Corr-No mixed. 63c: No. 2 white,
63M6skc; December, 61hc; May,
6TNc,
oats-No. white, 47c; No. mixed,
43M4Siac.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
CROPS WORTH
$4,945, 5,852,000
INCREASES SHOWN IN CORN.
WHEAT, OATS. sAkLgv. RYE
AND 1uckwHEAT.
DETAILS OF 1914CR0PS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANNOUNCES VALUE OF PRIN-
ciPAL FARM PRODUCTS.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-Tlfi years principal
farm crops are worth s4.945.s52. 900.
the Department of Agriculture an
uounced.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Price of EIax.

Duluth. -Linseed- Cash, s1.57; De
cember, s1.56; May, s1.57.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
MAR KET
aU oTATIo n s
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DENVER MARKETS.
Cattle.
TAT Q N 8

Cattle.
Beef steers. corn fed. good to
cnCice -.....T25@1.T5
Beef steers. corn fed, fair to
eood -6-75q1.25
Beel steers. grassers, good to
cnolce 7.00G7. .65
Beef steers, grassers, fair to
good $500 700
Heifers, prime, corn fed .6.5O0D7 90
Cows and heifers, corn fed,
good TO choice. e........ .s.25@s.75
Cows and heifers. corn fed,
fair to good: od:....... .5.75@s.25
) Cows and heifers. grassers,
good to choice. .5.75ds.5O
Cows and heifers, grassers,
fair to good. .5.oo@5.75
Cows and heifers, grassers,
common to fair. .3.75@4.75
Feeding cows ............. .25@5.25
Neu calves .............--.70 1000 90
Bulls .4.5065 so
stags .-................... 5000 $50
Feeders and stockers. good
to choice ................6 .6.65q74o
Feeders and stockers. fair
10 good ...-.--.--....- -6.0066.65
Feeders and stockers. COM
mon to fair. 100000
Hogs.
Good hogs ..............-..71 .710M7.25
Sheep.
Lambs ................ 725@s.25
Ewes ................... 4.2594.75
Yearliugs .-............... .5.75G6.50
Wethers ........-.........5 .5.25G6.0C
Feeder lambs, F.P.R. ..... .6.5047.50
Feeder ewes. FP.R. .3.5O@4.25
Breeding ewes 425Q5.0o
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18
Live Poultry.
Eggs.

Eggs. graded No. net. FOB.
Denver .....-.........-.. 30
Eggs. g-aded No. net, FOB.
peuNeT 10
Eggs. case count, less commits
sion ...............-.-. .7.25@S.5
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-12-18

of Red Cross Seals is used in the fight
against tuberculosis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-23
Let Her Sob.

lnnocently the two old farmers
looked a each other as they chatted
In the busy market place. talking on
'taters, turn!ps. and other old farm
claptrap.
And then, s II It had Just occurred
- him, old Pontin asked Farmer Steele
II ne still felt inclined TO sell that
shorthorn COW
VIII YOU take 500 tor herr" he
suggested. offhandedly
No. no." murmured Steele. stol!d!y,
as he lovingly fingered his watca.
chain. Couldn't by long way"
oh. but ! thought you said last
market day as how YOU might let her
SO for that suggested Pontin.
Maybe. Bnt something's appened
10 her since them
she isn't dead?" said the prospec.
tive buyer. looking up quickly
No but the missus. she's dead set
on that COW. Shed sob her ewes ont
UNI suppose that ends 1t. then?
said tho farmer. as he prepared to
move along.
We'll. / don't know. Look here
Font. make il 500. and let tho ,nissus
sob"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-23
How PREACHERS Could IMPROVE Their SERMONS

IF preachers on the same basis as magazine
D writer's would they be able to sell enough sermons
~ 10 make living? The Rev. w c. Poole, Of vii
mngton. Del, who raises the question, suggests that
the public would be more listen sermons If
they were made interesting as the magazine and
that 1t would be good idea for many preachers try
magazine writing for the Improvement their sermons
"a preachers congregations" says the Rev Mr.. Poole
nave to accept his sermons whether they 70 or
not but editors do not have back checks for
manuscripts their readers DO not The preacher
may claim that sermon is TO be compared with a
magazine manuscript Certainly he will not deny that
he is divinely commissioned to be a fisher OF men
cut what wise fisherman would fishing without first
carefully choosing the kind Of bait interest the fish
he is trying to catch?
"A standard question IN opening business propos
t!on Is, Can interest YOU? Millions of dollars are
paid TO writer's OF advertisements to phrase every
sentence as to get the attention Interest OF the
reader. Merchants know II is absolutely necessary TO
interest the crowd TO sell their goods Who pays a
dollar for anything which does not interest him? How
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-23
The Bones of Columbus,

The proposal 10 take the bones o.
Columbus 10 the Panama Exhibition
"iIl. II carried out. add to the post.
mor'em mileage OF that dead hero.
Neither in life nor death has Column
bus known peace. He died on Ascension
Day. 1908. and served a sort OF seven
years apprenticeship TO being buried
n Nalla4olid. Then he was removed
TO the Carthusian Convent OF Los
Cuevas. in seville. and in 1886 his
lody MS eXhuncd and carried across
the Atlantic. to be buried IN the
Cathedral of san Domingo
For 80 years he lay in peace. but
In l795 past OF the island was coded
TO France. and it was deemed unit.
ting that he should sleep anywhere
but in Spanish soil. The coffin was
accordingly removed 10 Cuba. and
buried III the Cathedral OF Santiago
u is said that the bones OF the ex.
p!orer were divided. and a piece @,
the skull and few Bones left in san
Domingo. After the cess!om OF Cuba
10 The United states. Columbus once
more set out on his travels. and VIVA,
: left Of him now rests in the Cathe-
dral OF Seville.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-23
WHEN REVENGE IS
- NOT SWEET y

Yes he mus, ge; his revenge en-
WelmoEt.
. "Waere are YOU solns. Hen!y?"
"og; in me air for a bit. My nead
bad won't be long"
Without a backward look he LEI,
The cottage. This new scheme made
him forge, all his troubles for ths
t!ne. lie gave short exul,ant
laugh as lie hurried in the direction
OF the We!n onts' big house. crossing
aelds whenever possible. so that he
should not meet anyone he knew
what ne Intended 20 DO mus, be
done in secret.
kept stood apart from the main build.
ing. nearer TO the hedge which circled
the grounds. Henry Paynet c!!.aoe
the railing uno5serveG. and t!ptoed
whether ne would be able TO force an
entrance.
The paddock, however. to MS sur
prise and delight. proved to be un-
fastened. Softly he opened the door.
and, closing it behind him. paused in
the darkness.
Here Tor the first time he hes!tated.
d%liberaiing whether. after all. he
should carry out his pla:
Minutes passed. and he st!ll stood
motionless. half inclined TO return.
men ne remember his little SON.
come him home. lying in bed win
banda sed forehead
WIN an abrupt movement he felt
IN ms pocket. struck a match and held
It before him.
But the garage was empty. The
gray car was not there
ne stihed cry OF disappointment.
staring forward until the name burnt
MS myers. At the same instant he
heerG the sound OF motor horn.
!. Il
the door OF the motor house was
pushed open. Flaring headlights
showed up his figure plainly. Tho
chauheur seized him. In dazed
ia"h!on lie realized that he was fac
ing Welmont and his wife, who were
seated IN the gray ca..
Who is il. Crickner?"
fellow named Barnet. l believe.
Oh. yes, OF course! recognize
MN now Mr. Welmont turned
WHAT are you doing here?"
Henry Barnet. taken ut a disadvan-
iaSe' struggled for speech, wrenchins
himself free
came too see II anyone was
aooHt. sir. because"-
,,i me 5r 70, Of The glowing match.
i:n!ied the rags which were smol-
de!!nS lie stamped upon them.
NOT quite out yet! I happened to
be walking along the road. sir. a few
minutes ago. and thought 1 smelt
something burning. so IL got over
the rails'-
Mr.. Welmont was regarding him
with d!sconcerting stare.
Well. never mind about that just
no" ! should get off home If were
you Your wife wants you. She has
some news"
Henry Garnet strove to put "A ques-
ton. out the words would not come.
Good news. Your boy Will recover.
It's only a matter of time We've
just called there. my wife and /.