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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1915-08-14

with the country school program already
crowded with the necessary classes in read
ing, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geogra-
ply and history, there is room for manual
training domestic science domestic art or
any other industrial work. Consolidation
however, makes these subjects not only
possible, but entirely practicable. In fact
they are part of practically every consoli-
dated school curriculum. In addition, con-
solidation should mean high-school privi-
leges for the boys and girls of the commu-
nifty. Thus those who could not afford to go
away for it could get a high-school edu-
cation at their doors; those who could go
away save the expense of doing SO, and all
are constantly under parental care and home
influence
1t is curious fact, too, that the transpor-
tation of pupils though one of the alleged
objections most persistently urged against
consolidation becomes, wherever tried, one
of the advantages most warmly commended.
Proof of Pudding in the Eating.
Indeed, nowhere is there better exemp1i-
fcatlon of the old adage, that there is no
proof of the pudding like the eating of it,
than is furnished by consolidated schools
wherever found. Kansas now has eighty
such schools and not one of the commune
ties in which they exist would consider for
a moment proposition to abandon the plan
and go back to the old conditions. During
the past year the writer has dedicated two
beautiful modern consolidated buildings
and there IS constant inquiry and interest
But just consolidation is most popu-
lar in the communities where it has been
tried so is it spreading most rapidly in the
states where there are the most consoli-
dated schools. Indiana leads the United
States in consolidation; and Montgomery
county leads all the counties in that state
her history in this respect being significant.
In 1901 there were 14o one-room schools in
the county. Now there are %. In thirteen
years one hundred and twenty-three dis
tricts have been abandoned and their ter
rltory formed into twenty-five consolidated
schools AS result only fifteen per cent of
the country boys and girls in the county
any longer go to the old-fashiOned country
school. AS corollary to this, as convincing
proof of the feasibility and desrability Of
transportation, also stands the record of
Montgomery county, showing that for
three years in succession, she has held the
banner in the state for regularity and punct-
ual1ty OF attendance in her schools.
There is no proof of the advantages OF
consolidation like consolidation itself.
But in sparsely settled sections conso1ida-
ton is not practicable, and in many other
localities it will not come for many years
Therefore, with the authority and means
provided by the last legislature the state
department of education has begun plans for
the standardization of one-roOm schools
What Standardization Means.
Rv Stau =
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
SACRIFICE THAT WAS FUTILE
New Yorker Recalls Incident Of His
eoyhooi That May Well Be
Called Tragedy.

81 heard n cynic talking on the IN.
tility of self-sacrifice the other night"
said New York lawyer, according 10
the Christian Endeavor World.
81 did not agree with his conclu-
sions. but his theme recalled an Incl.
dent in my youth that was certainly
a case in point on his side.
When | was a yOungster the dog
faced boy was in his prime. We lived
in the county seat of county upstate.
My only sister-always my great pet
and | were intensely excited when we
heard that the lad with the canine
countenance was to come to our town.
We had saved up all our pennies.
and when the boy arrived we had rs
cents. We figured the admission would
be 10 cents and we would have
nickel over for candy-for what's see
ing dog-faced boy without candy to
chew while staring
We'll, the boy arrived, and we went
to the tent where he was being dis
played. To our horror the admission
was rs cents. We puzzled long, but
the tragic conclusion was always the
same-only one of us could go in. |
drew forth the 20 cents and in voice
husky with emotion | said Here. Dot,
you go in. | don't mind, and you can
tell me all about him when you come
out
MY sister protested. but finally
went In five minutes she was back.
was all eagerness to hear every de-
tail OF the famed face.
How was he-how was he, Dot?
What did he look like? Is he really.
truly dog? Tell me quick
Dot gazed at me and her lip quiv-
cred. oh, Jack, she said. When
got in was SO scared | could not look
at him."
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
AVERSIONS HARD TO EXPLAIN
Northumberland Cases Of Remark
able Dislikes Among Men and
Women Otherwise Normal.

A case is related of a monk who
would faint on seeing u rose and who
never quilted his cell at the monas-
terry while that flower was blooming
Another authority tells US of how da
Vinci. the great painter, would swoon
upon going suddenly into room
where roses were blooming, even
though he did not see them. Valtaid
tells us of an army officer who was
frequently thrown into violent convul
sions by coming in contact with the
little flower known as the pink The
same authority also tells of the case OF
a lady, forty-six years of age, hale and
hearty, who, If present when linseed
was being boiled for any purpose,
would be seized with violent fits Of
coughing, swelling of the face, and
partial loss OF reason for the ensuing
"a hours
Writing of these peculiar antipathies
and diversions. Montague remarks that
he has known men OF undoubted cour-
age who would much rather face a
shower of cannon balls than look at an
applet In Zimmermans writings there
is an account of lady who could not
bear to touch either silk or satin, and
would almost faint If by accident she
should happen to touch the velvety
skin of a peach Boyle records the
case of a man who would faint upon
hearing the swish" of a broom across
the floor. and Of another with natural
adherence of honey. Hippocrates of
old tells of one Nicanor who would
always swoon at hearing the sound of
a flute.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
Finding Noise Tina. Least Annoys.

The question OF different kinds of
noises from a practical point of view.
and with special reference to alto
mobile, horns. was considered by Pro
fessor Marage at a recent meeting of
the Academic des Sciences. He inves-
tigated the subject by executing pieces
OF music upon ancient and modern In
struments. before a number of persons
chosen from all professions.
The general result was that high.
pitched sounds produced a more disa-
greeable impression than those of low
pitch. and since 1t appears that the
grave sounds are more agreeable to
the ear he recommends that such
sounds be used for signals as much as
possible.
In fact, the use OF the siren has been
prohibited In many European towns.
He thinks that automobiles should
have two kinds OF signals. one a
grave sound for city use which does
not annoy the passers. and a loud
and shrill sound for use in the coun.
try, which sound will carry to a long
distance.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
Differing Form. Of Speech.

The common objects and phenomena
OF nature are often differently named
in English and American. Such Amer
icanisms as creek and run for small
streams are practically unknown in
England, and the English moor is a
stranger in the United States The
Englishman is naturally but little IA
miliar with bayou, gulch, gully. canyon,
butte, divide and BLUM. He knows the
meaning of sound (e. g. Long Island
sound, but always uses channel in
place Of it.
In the same way the American
knows the meaning of the English bog,
but almost always uses swamp or
marsh (often elided to NASH. Foot
hill is an Americanism, SO is cold
snap, SO also are prairie. backwoods,
hats and neck lin the sense of peninsu-
la). The Englishman seldom. If ever,
describes a severe storm as a hurri-
cane, a cyclone, tornado or blizzard.
He does not say that the temperature
ia 20 degrees or that the thermometer
or the mercury is at 29 degrees, but
that there are three degrees of frost
He calls ice water iced water.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

After a long series of remarkable
experiments, a New York physician
has demonstrated that the function OF
the little understood spleen is to sup.
ply red and white corpuscles to the
blood.
Experiments have been made by the
United States Bureau of Mines in com
bining limestone with coke as fuel,
forming a liquid Stag which runs free
ly and avoids clinker and ash trou.
bles.
Because salts used as adulterants
interfere with the passage of electric
currents through wine. French scien-
lists have invented system employ.
ing telephones to test the purity OF
such beverages.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
MORAL TRAINING THE BEST
Attempt to Cure Waywardness by
Surgery Alleged to Be-
Failure.

Few sensible persons will be sur
prised to learn that recent surgical
operation performed in the hope OF
making a decent man out of a Grim
inal has resulted in failure. says the
Philadelphia Inquirer. 1t is always
possible that the weakness or the dull
ness of boy or girl may be due TO
some durable physical or mental all
ment, but to presume that mere way
wRrdness can be reformed by use of
the surgeons knife is to presume too
much on the credulity of human ma
ture.
The truth of the matter is that
these stray lambs need moral training
in their youth and their failure to get
It is a handicap that is only too apt to
remain with them through life. Moth
ing Is more discouraging than the yell
low streak that appears in some per-
sons. and nothing seems more difficult
to eradicate. Their cases should have
the attention of the experts, but we
feel sure that they stand in need of
the punishment that fits the crime
rather than sentimental experiments
on the part OF philanthropists who
mean well. but who only encourage
crime by their foolish liberation Of
wrongdoing.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
Affections and Complaints About
Which So Many Worry Really Don't
Amount to So Much.

We are full of Affections and com.
plants. Our salary is too low, our
rent too high Somebody of less merit
gets a better job Our children are
disobedient and extravagant The
street cars are slow and crowded. The
wheat crop has failed. Cholera gets
the hogs
Every now and then, however, we
get the real measure of these tribula-
lions This neighbor is not worrying
much about salary or rent, because the
doctors have told him he must soon
die That neighbor finds no fault in
his child, because it lies dead. The
poor ventilation OF our house seems
quite tolerable in contrast with that
other house where snow beats through
the cracks and there is neither fuel
nor food.
Before such comparisons we are
dumb and contented for a day or a
week So in our national life; how
manifold and poignant are the causes
OF complaint-until we look across at
those places in Europe where death,
wounds and beggary are the common
lott
Then-well, we shall complain as
often and as bitterly as ever; but we
shall whistle Hail Columbia" under
our breath while doing it.-Saturday
Evening Post
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

If so, see me. / can save you mon
ey and in little while you will havO
q home paid for. l. H. MYERS.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
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The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Corporate INHERENT"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

employed. Unlike other animals, the
beavers intelligence consists not only
in doing the same things over and
over again, but in the ability to deal
Understandings with novel situations,
Certain of its actions Droba bly, arise
from the same Instinct that governs
the rest of the lower animals. but the
orderly sequence in which they are
performed leads many TO believe TINT
the beaver sharee with man claim n
reasoning faculIies
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

l have for sale several standard
bred single comb white leghorn cock
erels at 81 each. These are from hens
with trap nest records of over 200
eggs per year. / also have several
hundred bushels of milo maize for
sale. Inquire at my ranch north Of
Wiley, or address me at Lamar, Colo.
At C. F. HOAG.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

Studebaber Flanders auto, 20 II,
p, all new tubes and tires. In good
order Less than half price. HOS
KINS' CASH GROCERY.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

Every normal girl passes through a
period when she wishes her name
were Celeste or something of the kind.
Columbus Journal
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03
Precipitation During Sleep.

Under normal conditions human
beings perspire about twice as much
when asleep as when awake.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

The life history of the beaver dis
closes a succession OF episodes in
each of which a reasqpine faculty is
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

Pumps, Windmills and Gasoline En-
gines repaired. One block west Of
p. o. at Red Barn. 2t.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-03-03

We guarantee our plumbing and
heating work. Dickinson Lumber Co.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
How Very Annoying!

Just as the young man raised his hat
in response to bow and smile from
the beautiful girl who was passing by
his foot struck banana peel and flew
out from under him. He landed on
the back of his neck, his hat flying in
one direction and his cane in another.
Are you hurt?" asked friendly po-
liceman as the victim of the accident
sat up and began to swear volubly.
Hurt he exclaimed. mo, I'm not
hurt I'm dead sore; that's what l
am. That bonehead camera man across
the street forgot to turn the crank, and
now I've got to do that fall all over
again"
Then the policeman realized that he
had been privileged to see a moving
picture comedy in the making. = st.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
At RalakIaxa.

The total Russian forces, infantry,
cavalry and artillery, at Balaklava has
been yario2sly estimated 1T from 3d.
600 to 10000 men, while the English
force was much smaller in numbers.
The two famous charges of that day
were that of the heavy brigade of about
900 men against 5000 Russians and the
still more renowned charge Of the light
brigade of about 600 men against the
Russian guns. No accurate figures
seem to be recorded, as those given by
various authorities differ greatly. The
result Of the first charge was the break
of the Russian cavalry, which fed back
to the protection of their artillery and
were not pursued very far by the Brit
ish. The second charge was unsuc-
cessful rs a military measure. for,
though the Russian gunners were mo-
mertarily driven from their guns, they
returned and fired upon friend and foe
alike, while a superior force of cavalry
engaged the British. 1t is said that
evening parade saw only ten men
mounted out of the 600 who had ridden
in the charge.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
Sights In Italian Cities.

Genoa and Rome are the most beau
tifully lighted cities in Europe because
their streets are narrow enough to al
low Of the Singing of white electric
globes across from house to house
There are no disfguring lampposts but
at intervals down the middle of the
street swing the globes of light of the
tint of moonlight. Venice, on the con
trary, is terribly overlighted and gilt
tiers distressingly and appropriately
Ruskin complained that the gas in the
great piazza had grown so dazzling in
his day that walking or sitting there
he could no longer see moon or stars.
What would he have thought of the
horrid exaggeration of the clusters of
electric lights? Without being a Rus
kin one longed to switch off nine out
Of every ten.-London Globe.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
SERBIA BOWS TO
ITALY'S DEMAND
viii COnCede Albania as Bal.
kan Peace Stake.

MILAN - Premier Pachitch of
Serbia, in an interview published
in the Corriere Della Sera, says that
Austria has tried repeatedly since the
beginning OF the war to make a sep
arate peace with Serbia, but each
time has met with fiat refusal from
the Serbian government. Premier
Pachitch is optimistic with regard to
the proposed formation of new Bal
kan league, promulgated by the allies.
That Serbia has given in to Italy
regarding Albania and is willing to
''bow to the decision OF Europe" is
one of the assertions made by the
Serbian statesman in the newspaper
article
Continued efforts have been, and
are being made by Serbia to come to
a mutual understanding with Bulgaria,
with a view to conserving the vital in
terests of both nations, NJ. Pachitch
declares. Sanitary conditions and the
temporary lack of supplies, the pre-
mier asserts, are responsible for the
recent inaction of the Serbian army,
but he promises that when the mo-
ment comes, the Serbian troops will
fight steadfastly and in accord with
the armies of Serbia's allies, true to
the principle of the Balkans for the
Balkan people"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
Puttinu Off.

When the ship Central America
sprung aleak in midocean a steamer
seeing her signal, drew near and ask
ed, "What is amiss?" eve are in baC
repair. Lie by till morning" was The
answer Better let me take your pas
sengers on board now" No" SAID
the captain; ''lie by till morning" IL
an hour the lights of the i'll fated
steamer were not visible. She haC
gone down, and all had persisted.
MI. Moody once closed a meeting il
Chicago, saying. "Think this matter
over till next Sunday" On their way
home from church that evening light
suddenly flashed across the sky. II
was the beginning Of the great Chi
cago fire That congregation never as
sembled again.-Christian Herald.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
ARABIC FARLEY
WILL Be BARRED
Break with Germany to Come
if Defense Is Offered.
ATTITUDE OF WILSON KNOWN

Apology or DisavowaI Only Thing
Which Can Prevent Severance OF
Diplomatic Relationships Order
ed TO Gable His Report
on Recall of ENJOYS Studied.
WASHINGTON, d. C.-The gravity
with which the administration re-
CARDS the sinking of the White Star
liner Arabic by German submarine
with the loss of two American lives,
was indicated when some definite IN
formation regarding the presidents
attitude was obtained from high Of
fetal
It was stated that if Germany at
tempts to defend the sinking of the
Arabic, without offering good rea-
sons in extenuation, it is the admin
istration's present intention to break
off diplomatic relations, and that
this action will probably be taken
with "a hours after the receipt Of the
German communication.
Plan of Action.
In this connection it is significant
that officials of the state department
were engaged all day in looking up
precedents on the recall of ambassa-
doris. The state department library
was ranSacked for authorities on the
subject In breaking off diplomatic
relations, the course to be followed
would be for the United States to
Withdraw Ambassador Gerard from
Berlin and ask Germany to recall Am
bassador Won Bernstorff.
1t is now generally believed in Off
cial circles that only prompt dis
avowal by Germany of the sinking
of the Arabic can avert a break be-
tween the two governments. The
view here, however, is that this would
not necessarily mean war 1t is we'll
understood that President Wilson's
opinion is that the breaking off of
diplomatic relations need not pro-
woke hostilities.
Wilson Awaits Facts.
President Wilson issued this state
ment through his secretary:
LAS soon as all the facts are
ascertained, our course of action
will be determined"
Ambassador Page, who advised
that he had mailed data concerning
the sinking of the Arabic, was di-
rected to send a summary of this
data by cable.
Ambassador Gerard was instructed
to ascertain from the German govern
ment if a report regarding the sinking
OF the Arabic was available.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
Hurryinq Up.

Melancholy Aunt Clara from the
country had the habit of listening to
the big clock on the town hall in the
village where she was visiting and ex~
claiming every time it struck:
ETERNITY draws one hour nearer"
Clarence was very much impressed
with that solemn reflection. One day
the big clock got out of order. While
repairing it the workmen made it
strike every few minutes. Clarence
heard it with bullying eyes.
ooh, Aunt Clara" he said excitedly,
eternity has got a move on today!'-
New York Times.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
MILLIONS TO OPPOSE WARS
Henry Ford Says He Will Devote Life
to Teach UseIessness of Slaughter.

TO eaCn OSSlSSSneSS OF slaughter.
DETROIT - "'I will do every
thing in my power to prevent murder
ous wasteful war in America, and in
the whole wrld; | will devote my
life to fight this spirit which is now
felt in the free and peaceful air of the
United States, the spirit of militarism,
mother to the cry of preparedness
preparedness, the root of all war"
These words, uttered by Henry
Ford, marked the beginning of the life
work of the man-tO strike with all
the power his vast wealth will COM
mand at what he declares to be the
direct cause of all wars, and every
thing that breeds prepared
ness" His wealth and endeavors are
to be given to aid the world in its eff
forts for an unending peace.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
Her Little Joke.

"Henry," she exclaimed as he came
home to dinner, 81 heard something
early this morning that opened my
eyes,"
esWhat was it?'' he demanded ex-
citedly.
"The alarm clock"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
Swiss CowbeIIs.

The cowbells used in Switzerland
have peculiar sound, rather mournful
in its droning prolongation. 1t has been
discovered that tigers fear it and run
when they hear it. Therefore Swiss
cowbells have been introduced into the
Himalayas as a protection for cattle.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
His Excuse.

Justice of Peace-Your wife says you
struck her. Have you any excuse TIC
offer, uncle?
The Prisoner-Ah suttinly has, jedge.
While | WIZ prayin' fo' rain TO nah
eyardin she starts in prayin' TO fair
wedder case she was gwine to wash
Boston Journal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27

Unscrew any Parker Lucky Curve Pen;
hllfeed tube with ink; touch curved end to
barrel wall. and Datch the ink scoot dovn.
Call at the store and see the interesting
explanation of whg this test proves the
Parker won 'tleak.
Get Parker on trial. We refund your
money If YOU re not pleased. Danish your
fountain pen troubles for good by getting
Parker Pen today.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
Luck.

"What's your idea of lucky
"Well. I've noticed that the fellow
who works most of the time to earn
his way seems to get what luck there
"a about detroit Free Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27
He MIGHT Shrink.

Mother-Ive just washed a jacket
for my little boy. and now it is too
short
New Maid-WeIl, wash the boy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-08-27

It is right to be contented with what
we have but not with what we are.