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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-07
JUST m LETTER.

Lady at card party who had exchanged seats
with her partner-What excellent luck. Why is
this thus. partner?
Partner-Because U and have changed places. "
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-07
HE KNEW.

you know, my son, it is your first step which
is your undoing," said the parent.
Guess I'd better take dancing lessons then,
pop, before l go into society,"" replied the boy. =
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-03-07

your IaureIS!
You've carried off all the worth
while prizes in international beauty
contests for a long, long time.
Your good looks, your superior in
telligence, your keen wit land airy
grace. to say nothing of your num-
erous other surpassing qualities and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY IL. 1914.
LOBBYING.

The Senate has just passed a bill
aimed at lobbying and at lobbyists II the
kind revealed ia Congressional invcsti
cations last ummer. Ii vii he rcmcmf
bered that onc cnterprising person M
tempted To impersonatc certain members
OF Congress by means OF conversations
over the telephOne-and perhaps in other
ways. The Senate bill makes hat sort
OF thing punishable by Imprisonment Of
not more than five years. and fine of not
more than SO OOO.
Ii was also discovered tina other pro
fessional mouldcrs of legislation secured
money by representing that they had Ger
tain influence with certain legislators.
named and unnamcd-could in fact do
almost anything they like with senator
Thusandso. and Representative Whaiais'
name Under the provisions of the Sen.
ate bill that sort Of thing il Penalized
by Imprisonment of three years and fine
of $4,000.
For attempting Ia bring Ia bear this
last named influence there j. also a
maximum penalty of ten wears imprison.
ment and a fine of rlO.UW.
II seems Il good law. but what of those
corporations who admit they keep paid
agents and spend vast sums of money to
elect Congressmen who may be- willing 10
serve their Interests AMI to defeat Con
g%ressional candidates who can not he
counted on Ia serve the interests of said
corporations ia the framing Of laws "of
the people, for the people. 10y the peop.c."
To the mind of the thoughtful man rea-
sonably familiar with the history and
constitution of the United States that
is the deadlicst thing in the whole brsi-
ness of influencing legislation by tn
lavish use ~ money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13
WORTHY OF COMMENTATORS

The promptness OF She MAYOR ii dis
missing the lraice,nan accused 81 lawlcss
conduct in assaul,ing a private citizen.
and Of othef acts ~ misconduct. il
worthy of warm commeitdation. The
mayors conduct ia this matter should
set a precedent for the conduct of all Of
flccrs of allpnrti.s in Brownsville. The
mayor aud chief OF police investigated
the matter separately and both reached
the same conclusion: Siucc which time
he man himself plead guilty 10 the
charges against him. and has been fined
according Ia law.
Ii il not hard for amy good citizen To
appreciate the gravity of offrnses like
that of which this officer was accused.
The policeman. ~ well as an, other
peace officer, is not - master of the peo-
pie. but a servant Of the peopic: one
whose dui, ID IL Ia project even the
humblcst citizen against any danger la
his person or property. In the presence
Of any peace officer. whether policeman.
sheriff. deputy or constable. ever, hon
est citizen should feel safe from an, form
~ violence. That h. may be- efficient in
giving safety 10 others. the peace officer
is permitted Ia be armed. while other
men are forbidden Ia bear aras. lie has
absolnicl, no right Ia lay violent hands
on an, human ls.ing except IA necessary
self defense or in the ease of persons re-
sisting arrest. lie has no right Ia use
loud. violent OF profanc language on the
streets because that il forbidden nv law:
and his business is e. enforce the law
and not 10 violate IL. lie IL "A peace Of.
ficcr. and his work H. 10 maintain the
peace even al the peril Of his person.
His work il honorable. since on him rests
the security Of human life and property
during all the hours he j. on dutN-escn
when nos on duty il there j. demand for
his services.
This is a matter that must be inn.
pressed upon the mind of every peace Of
ficer ii he il Ia do the work he Il an
pointed Ia do paid u do. Both The
mayor and chief Of police have acted
wisely in this matter. This j. not poll.
ties but good. sound boss sense" the
kind III sense We shall all have Ia acquire
il We are Ia make "A modern city of
Brow nsyille.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

\ negro calling himself Alfred G.. Sssw.s
claiming himself Ia le AN African Grief.
has persuaded u lot Of Oklahoma negroes
IL % 10 New York. where he claimed he
had chartered u ship 10 send them "a the
west coast IF Africa. Arriving in New
York. the found no ship and no hos
pitablc African chief ready 10 watt them
Ia a promised land on the gold coast.
How much money those unfortunate PEG
pie gave up 10 the alleged African Pc
%tcniate il not known. Negroes in Gal
weston and mher places have been fooled
in the same way by this same a. Il. Sam.
Tnclc Sam will perhaps take. up the ease
Of this other Sam-Alfrcl a.. Just turn
him loose in u room full Of his victims.
and shut the door. Pity his offcIise Is
not capital: he deserves 10 be- hung and
what ever else may he supposed Ia fol-
low hanging for AN exploit like that.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

The king of sweden has been making
speeches of n political character. His
cabinet has protested. holding that the
king should not discuss matters ~rlating
To the conduct Of government without
first consulting his ministers. Somehow
ID harll, seems worth while being a
king II the king has to ask some cabinet
member il he mas. please. sir, 20 cut aud
talk To the boys on the subject Of the
tariff. the army, the navy or female suf
fragc. Still. inasmuch as cabinets are
held responsible for the management or
mismanaeement of the affairs Of king
dons. the king should perhaps know ex
actly what the government policy is be.
fore he discusses il IN public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

New York aud New England have
rather the earthquake belt has suddenly
enlarged itself and has taken New York
and New England within its clasp. An
earthquake that ovcrthrowS rhimncys
and shakes pictures from the walls Is
the sort of thing Ia make folk nncasy.
Scientists have not Vet explained this
latest quake, but IL j. perhaps due Ia
the slipping Of strata in the Devenian
and Silurinn scctinns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

In accord with thu. better sense Of the
community. lie viii receive ample pub
lie support for his position That there
will he difficulty in securing "A change
in The .aw j. nnquestionablc. for the
special interests" likely 10 profit from
the preferential policy will certainly not
L.; 20 their advantage without "A strug
gle. The President, however. will find
the matter WEI worth ARRANGING. on =
basis Of equity and justice. ANY result
amt conflict that must hc engaged H. re-
grciabie. even IA necessary. but there
should lc no hesitation about underiak
Ing il. Incidentally. the President now
has IN excellent opportunity Of making
Il reputation for himself by mapping out
on large lines = policy Of controlling Wa
ter transportation which shall include
action upon the recommendations ~ the
London conference and a rejection Of the
objectionable provisions Of the La Fol.
lcit.'s scamcn's biIl.-Journal Of Com
merce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Woodrow Wilson and Theodore RooSe-
welt. strange az il may seem 10 the
stupid swarm Of hero wor>hippcrS. are
merely a brace Of dcmagogues. Our au-
thority for the statement j. Joseph Wei
don Bailey. sometime Senator from Tex
n. philosopher and friend of the Waters
Pierce Oil company. correspondent Of
Archholi. aud special guardian Of the
constitution Of the United Statc>-nonc
other and no less. We accept the late
Joseph'S dictum against our will because
We have long recognized ~ him qualities
that make him AN expert in demagogucrv.
His. Judgment, moreover. carries with il
something of the solemn sanction ui a
voice from the dead. We supposed he
had az least retired into some secluded
monastery beside the ancient Rio Gramlc
to mediate IN holy peace the rude IN
dienitie> uf the tides of turbulent times
for quiet late has rcigncd where once
was the roaring of "A vast wind. His
spirit. however. re>urgcs i'm chill Chi
cage. The constitution was duly brought
forth .Id busted off a in the good old
days az wore. This. at any rate. il some
thing for which Ia give thanks. Back 10
your tomb. Joseph. aud rest in peace
New Orleans Item.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

The Japanese people are trying 10 do
a little biz cf lobbying with their par
lament. They are using sections of the
paved streets in an effort 10 direct leg
~islation into and through the channels
wherein they wish il to flow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

The rain M Yoakum vas cold and slow.
say the press dispatches. Al Browns
willie IL was not "old. and there were
moments when il seemed to he in "a
hurry-when ia fact il made better time
than the average pedestrian on the
III reef.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Golf originated in Holland early in
the fifteenth century. was introduced IN
Scotland about 1850 and was first PLAYED
in England al Greenwich park. near
London. in ZOOS. IN Scotland it has
long been known ~ the royal and nm
Client game Of goff." that being one of
the early sPellings ~ also gouff and
gowff. In March. ll51. The Scottish par
lament dccrccd. That football aud eelf
be- utterly cricyi down and not used. and
in lI9l ID enacted. That IN no place Of
fhr realm lScotlandl shall there bc used
footl,all. golf or other such Improbable
sports" This was ia the reign If
James ~ and Vet the records show that
both James " and James V PLAYED golf.
James III of England Was a dcvotcc ~
thcfgame and once on 4 visit Ia Scotland
chose for his partner in n match game
for a large stake u shoemaker named
John Patterson. They won and the
shoemaker built himself n house. which
still stands. The game was introduced
in the United States about l>g0-m.
dianapoIis News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

The House Of Representatives showed
great wisdom in raIlying. regardless Of
party affiliations. 10 the support Of
President Wilson ia voting down pro
posed amendments "a the Burnett immi
grafton bill. The amendments aimed
principally AT Japan-b6th introduced
by California nemhrrS-were exceeding
~ ~illadyiScd. II was the President
wish that no action he taken which
would tend 10 complicate the already
embarrassing situation created by the
California land controversy. by n vote
Of ~ 10 ~ the House refused Ia make
any declaration of ASIatic immi graiiOn
policy. The subject Of immigration aud
its proper restriction j. important. But
there are other subjects of greater pres
cnt importance. Congress and the
I President have yet 10 do many tasks If
domestic concern. such a. the completion
Of trust legislation. solution Of the rail
road problem and the giving Of financial
aid To farmers. IL j. enough now Ia busy
ourselves with these matters. Then.
after 4 measure Of freedom has been oh
tanned by the administration. let other
questions h. taken up.-lndianapolis
News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Another good way 10 put mp a bluff
that yon are IN Intellectual giant IL to
let il become known that IN your will you
have bcqueathed your brain 10 science
BOSTON Transcript.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Ia has been saii that women never love
~ deeply "a mcnt-p probably because
there il 81 little 10 furnish the inSpira-
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

President Wilson's attitude in favor OF
the repeal If the Panama canal tolls act
whereby American ships are given Il
preferential advantage ,vGI others IN the
use of the waterway IL Wis anu cnt.rsly
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

lead pencil manufacture in the Tnitrsl
lumber annually. of which abont one
half is estimated To be wasted in sharp
ching on throwing away short ends.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

\ new automiblc jack is featured Nv
leather pads on The Jaws 10 prevent the
varnish on a ear being marrci and by
gearing that make ID lift 4 ear three
inches each time the handle il pressed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

With regard to the Presidents alleged
drafts on his predecessor. il would be-
hard 10 find any subject upon which the
Colonel hasn't M least made a beginning.
Washington Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Cupid has secured n judicial decision
that. the Wisconsin cHscnic marriage
law violates the 60 Institution Of man
kind Record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

The vacant lot gardening scheme which
il being aeiIatcd ia a number Of cities
and which has been agitaici here by the
Chamber Of Commerce can be- used L.
solve the weed problem on our vacant
lots. Every vacant piece Of ground in
the city can be planted 10 some useful
vegetable which. besides offering a far
more attractive sight than weeds. can
be utilized 10 reduce the cost Of living
by supplying the table with fresh vcgc-
tables. 4 vacant lot will furnish one
family with enough greens for several
weeks aud later with turnips for the win
ter. Sweet POTATOES can he profitabiy
grown on n vacant lot in the city and
they are little trouble and worth a con
siderable sum. There is no trouble with
drainage in the city and with the wafer
supply available there need never h. n
question Of rainfall. In this respect the
vacant lot gardener has Il very grca; nd
vantage over the farmer. Beaumont
Journal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Doing il now" Is the root Of success.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13

Premier .A>quilh IN his reply ~ the
opposition declared that the exclusion of
Ulster from the operation Of the home
rule for Ireland act would only BE- con
si,lcrcd a. Il last resort. The home rule
problem j. easily the most important
question facing the British parliament.
When one considers that IL could We
s~peedil, and satisfactorily solved by the
exclusion of Ulster. one j. amazed az The
possibilities Of pig headed British oh.
stinacy.-Galyeston Tribune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-02-13
WITH THE EDITORS

Al a banquet Of college students held
recent vim Iowa City" reports the bal
iimore American. cheers for the alma
mater were given III twenty-five Ian
guaccs.' What "A waste oi time, when
the whole bunch might AT once once have
chccred The colleges 1T twenty-five conn
tries in Esperanto. san Antonio TX
press.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

Shop at Enders'.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
BOunteOuS Shower
for Miss Sanford

Mrs. James ]. McNair gave a de-
lightful affair last Thursday evening
in honor of Miss Ethlynde Sanford
About forty of Miss Sanford's friends,
including the Alpha CHS, were pres
ent, and the silvery peals of laugh
ter above the soft sounds of music
and animated conversation were elo-
quent proof of the good time all were
having.
Later in the evening Miss Sanford
was decoyed from the rooms upon
some pretext and the lights turned
low. Swiftly from its hiding place a
lovely Christmas tree, glistening with
silver and festooned with tiny cleo
trio lights, was placed before the
blaze of the big fireplace, The beau
were tied to the tree, and when Miss
Sanford returned her surprise was
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
New Photographer
Wyoming Mayor

The Hartville tWyo) Uplift men
tions the following in regard to Mr..
DeSchenka, who left there for Salem
some time ago, and who has now
opened up the Camps Studio: &c. A.
DeSchenka and daughter, Daisy, de-
parted Wednesday evening for Salem,
Ore, where Mr.. DeSchenka expects
to locate. Mrs. DeSchenka and fam
lily will join him after the holidays.
The people of Hartville feel that they
have lost valuable citizen in Mr.
DeSchenka. He was prominent in
the politics of the town and had
served as mayor and city clerk. He
also edited the Hartville Uplift until
it came under the present manage
ment. His many friends wish him
every success in his new location"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
tiful gifts which each had brought

tiful gifts which each had brought
complete.
Miss Sanford was lovely in a gown
of pastel blue and brown fur, and all
were delighted with the charming
naivette OF the little Christmas
bride" as she presided over her we'll
laden tree.
Delicious refreshments were
served and the happy evening came
to close.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
Christmas Service

A Christmas morning service will
be held at the Congregational church
on Christmas morning at 1890.
Special Christmas music will be pro-
vided and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to ALL
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

To give Ashland q start, do your
part.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to
those friends and neighbors that so
considerably and kindly gave their
aid and sympathy during the sickness
and after the death of Mrs. Louise
Parslow.
MRS. MINNIE PARSLOW,
FRANK PARSLOW.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
/ Great Variety

New model, separable type, corrugated seam
less case Pints, 81 50 quarts So 50 cups, 81. 90,
Sl.25 Why not give Thermos Bottle. We've a
complete Thermo line.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

A pair of Fownes gloves for Christ
mas. Get them at the Ashland Trad
ing Co.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

The holiday season is the social
time. Get that suit cleaned at Paul
serud & Barrett's.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

Cafeteria special, good coffee. 2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

See Santa Claus at Enders'.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

HAVE two Round Oak coal stoves,
will burn either coal or wood; one
No. Is and one No. 16. AS ! only
need one, will sell either for half
price. Call at DR.. Carson's place,
corner Beach and Ashland streets.
ri a- cost"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21

Silver Jewel Boxes up to. $500
Silver Mesh Bags. .$1.25 to $3.50
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-12-21
Classified Advertisements
Continued from Page Seven.)
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-Richmond Chase up
right piano. horse and harness,
household and kitchen furniture,
hogs, chickens, etc. First house
east of Normal. f. r. Branch,
phone 9-F-4. 60-3t+
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-23
KING OF BELGIANS
/ FIGHTS AT FRONT

through the country into France
and seize Dunkirk, but King AL
bert's army prevented this.
The Belgians made a final
stand at Newport, where they lit
orally fought with their back TO
the wall. They were outnum-
bered and their artillery inferior
to the kaiser's, but they repulsed
assault after assault until the ar
rival OF British monitors, which,
supporting them from the North
Sea and the Belgian canals, en-
abled them TO win the day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-23
ny william PhiIlIp Sims.

HAZEBROUCK, France, Oct.
23,-"My life is no more valuable
to our country than yours, and
my place Is on the fighting line, .
was the reply of King Albert of
Belgium to the opportunities of
his personal staff for him to leave
the front.
Thursday saw his majesty in
action, fighting with the remnant
OF his army for his native land
The king wore a generals field
uniform. The Belgians follow
him. gladly and are unterrified
and unconquered. The king is
constantly encouraging his men
everywhere. a. -
The belgian general staff adj
mltted that the German attack in
Northwestern Belgium Is the fierc-
est Of the war. The Germans. II
is said, plainly Intended to sweel
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-23
Mayors
Life In
Da niger

Is am underworld attempt
ON Mayor A. Y. Fawcett's life
being Threatened? Are en-
emies of the mayor planning
To injure him because OF his
vigorous prosecution of law
violators?
Mayor Fawcett said today that
he had no doubt that a plot is
being Matched against him. The
mayors family is excited and Mrs.
Fawcett 'las not slept for two
nights for worry.
Black Hand Letter.
Two DAYS ago the mayor reeeIv-
ed an envelope through the mail,
containing a plain piece of paper
with a life-size reproduction of a
hand, painted in black ink, upon
it. and the words BLACK Hand
under it.
Last evening a big automobile
drove hurriedly up to the may
or's home on South e street. \
young man alighted and rushed
up to the door. In a tense, ex-
cited tone, he asked the mayors
small daughter If Mister Faw-
cett" lived there.
The mayor was called, and
walked to the door. After a
painfully long and careful scru-
tiny of the mayor, the young man
asked him If Mr.. Foster" lived
at that address.
Strange Behavior.
When the mayor told him that
his name was Fawcett, the youth
hurriedly walked down the steps,
jumped into the auto, and order
ed the chauffeur to drive off.
That's him-that's the mayor,
all right" the mayor overheard
him say to the chauffeur.
Mayor Faweett said today that
he believed IL entirely probable
that a plot was being evolved
against his life.
There's plenty Of men
here i'm Tacoma who could be
hired for 90 cents to Kill
me-" said the mayor. "And
there's plenty of others who
would pay 80 cents for the
Job. My wife is terribly wor-
ried, but l am not letting it
worry me very much"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-23

the court So But Faulkner, besides maintain
ing two households before his divorce was
granted, is charged with having also gotten the
divorce by fraud and kept his wife in ignorance
of the fact that they were divorced until long
after the decree granted
1T rs an intensely puzzling case,'' said Judge
Clifford today. 1.-The whole case revolves about
the question: What viii become of the other
womanq' Mrs. Faulkner No. / should be pro-
teeted in some manner. But if dissolve the
divorce, Faulkner will be bigamist, and what
will become of Mrs Faulkner No. 2fp
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-10-23
MRS. CARAVANS
TESTIMONY is
FIRM, EXCUSED

MINEOLA. n. Y, Oct. %. -
Mrs. Florence Carman, on trial
for the murder of Mrs. Luise
Bailey, a patient OF the defend
ants, was the witness of the day.
She was excused just before noon
recess with her testimony unshak-
en- by savage eross-examination
Under eross-examinatiOn.
Mrs. Carman said that she
could not recall when she
first became suspicious of
her husbands conduct to-
ward his women patients.~
She said that while ON priv
ate visits with the doctor, She
heard people ask him about
ibis girls"
They would say" she con-
tinued, that the doctor was
some devil. After l installed
the dictagraph l was sure that my
suspicious were unfounded. i
heard nothing important over the
dictagraph. but 1 did want TO
find out IL there were any other
women more attractive to the
doctor than l. :"
Daughter Testifies.
Mrs. Carman's little daughter
was called to the stand this after
noon. She testified that on the
night of the murder she heard a
shot. She ran upstairs and found
her mother in her bedroom.