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Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
THE BLUE BIRD .

CTORY telling is one Of the
~ most delightful forms OF en-
tertainment, appealing strongly
to both old and young.
On Friday night at Bis at
the School House. Mrs. Jua
Sunstegard King will tell the
story of "The Blue Bird the
masterpiece Of Maeterlinck the
Belgian writer.
"The Blue Bird" is bright
and sparkling, yet sprinkled
here and there with deeper
thots. During the rendition Of
the story Mrs. King imperson-
ates over twenty different char
acters with such vividness one
can almost see them.
Miss Florence Seder of Albu-
querque says about Mrs. Kings
work: ''Her rendition Of the
"Blue Bird is markedly SYM
pathetic. She holds old and
young spell bound as she gives
one strange scene after another.
People of every town would do
well to cooperate with her in
her work"
Children dressed like the
leading characters of the play
will act as ushers. Local talent
will assist with the musical part
Of the program.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
CENSORING ADS
AIDS BUSINESS
Business Manager of a New
York Paper Says 1t Is Duty
To Bar Frauds.

CHICAGO, I'll. June d.
~ "The Effect Of Advertis-
ing Censorship on the Cash
Drawer" was considered in re-
marks by Louis Wiley, business
manager Of the New York
Times, at tc-days session Of the
convention OF the Associated
Advertising Clubs OF the World.
Mr.. Wiley protested that he did
not like the>tone Of title assigned
to him. "To keep advertising
columns clean is not only the
duty Of self respecting news
paper publishers; it is to his ad-
vantage" he said.
"There can be no dispute as
to the immortality Of printing a
fraudulent advertisement. In
addition, it is a poor way to
build up business. There is no
stability about that kind Of ad-
vertising. Legitimate advertis-
ing helps to build up a news
paper. Fraudulent advertising
helps to pull it down.
WORKS HARM TO BUSINESS.
There are many newspapers
on a profitable basis which carry
Objectionable and FRAUDULENT adj
vertising. | know, however, oi
a number of newspapers now
on the rocks which were once
prosperous. l attribute their
undoing to their lack respect,
lack Of regard for their own re-
putations, and their heedlesness
in printing unreliable news and
advertisements. An honest sell
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
KNOW THY COUNTRY
N-Railroads

In discussing the commercial
achievements Of this great age, we
shall approach the subject as the
historian chronicling events. This Sc
ries will endeavor to record in writ
ing the supremacy of American men
and industries in the worlds affairs
and perptuate an appreciation OF our
marvellous industrial achievements by
presenting simple facts, figures and
comparisons that are overpowering In
their convictions.
America holds her proud place
among the nations of the earth today
on account Of her supremacy in trans
portation facilities. The mighty minds
Of the age are engaged in the prob
lens Of transportation. and the great
est men In the history Of the worlds
commerce are ct the head of the
transportation systems OF the United
States.
In the discussion of transportation,
let US consider separately our Rail-
ways, Telegraph and Telephones, Ex-
press, Public Highways, Steamships.
Street Railways, Interurban and other
forms OF transportation, and this ar
ticle will deal with railways.
The United States has the largest
mileage. the best service, the cheap
est rates, pays labor the highest
wages, and we have the most efficient
ly managed Of the railways of the
world. They stand as monument to
the native genius Of our marvellous
builders, and most OF the railroads In
foreign countries have been built
under American orders.
The railroads represent o larger In
vestment of capital than any other
branch of human activity. The mile
age in the United States exceeds
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24

the accepted distance from the earth
to the moon. We had in 1911, the
last year in which figures for all
countries are available, on the
earth's surface, 639,981 miles of rail-
way divided as follows: United States
1883, Europe 207,432 and other
countries 1S1,350. The United States
has Se per cent Of the worlds mileage,
seven per cent of the estimated pop
ulation and about FIVE per cent of the
area. The total capital invested in the
railways of the world is $4,000 ,00O,-
900, divided as follows: United States
&1S.000,O00,000 Europe $25,65O, ,000, 900
and other countries $11,35O,0OO, 900.
Reduced to mileage basis the cap
itaiization is as follows The world
e7S,00O, United States $4,000, Europe
$4,000, and other countries $59. 900.
4 comparison Of rates is equally as
interesting and the United States
takes the lead In economy and serv-
Ice. The average rate pcr ton per
hundred mile haul is as follows:
United States 76c, Great Britain $3.50,
France e1.44, Germany $1.44, Russia
SIC. Austria.H Hungary $1.30, Italy $3.50
and Switzerland $2.82.
Ths average yearly pay of all rail-
road employees in the principal coun-
tries Is as follows: United States
y7s7. Germany 1892, Italy $345. Aus
tia 1892, Great Britain $279, France
$z60 and Russia s204.
About 80 per cent. or 5000 miles,
OF the railways OF the world are
government owned. About half the
railway mileage of Europe is govern
ment owned.
A comparison of the economy. in
time and money and the convenience
in travel, will be made in a later
article.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24

respecting newspaper has the
most enduring success.
"The sincereity of the news
paper which proclaims its devo-
tion to the public welfare in its
editorial columns and sells iti
advertising columns to quacks
and frauds is open to question.
There is no doubt whatever
that the newspaper which has
the greatest value as an adveris-
ing medium is the one which
declines fraudulent advertise
ments.
NEWSPAPERS ARE LIKE MEN.
Newspapers as we'll an in
dividuals are judged by the
company thep keep, and a news
paper which keeps its columns
absolutely clean is the publi-
cation sought by the man who
has a worthy product to sell.
Such a newspaper does more
than lend its circulation to an
advertiser. It puts upon the
goods he sells the indehnable
stamp Of honesty. 1t has al
ready plowed the field he wants
to sow.
"There are few editors who
will allow a false dispatch or
report in their journals. Why
should a distinction be drawn
with business news which al
fects the purses of their readers?
"The censorship at advertis-
ing can be epitomized by para
dox. II it is loosened, the
publisher will choke to death on
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
The Sad Tale of a
Wedding That Dindn't
Take at San 10.

Tucumcari, N. NJ, June SO.
Miss Vergol Gertrude Height,
Of San Jon, and Roy Lee Reed,
of the same place obtained IL
cense to wed here. They pro-
ceeded at once to the Office oi
Judge McElroy where the knot
was tied and the young folks de-
parted for San Jon to break the
news to the brides parents.
This was the first mistake oi
their married life, because Mr..
Height took exceptions and
proceeded to show the young
lady that he was still her mas
ter. She was taken into Gus
tody and Read was told to
"clear CUT which he lost no
time in doing.
Reed says the girl is eighteen
years old and that the marr;agd
was agreeable to her, and that
it is only a question of a rhori
time before the parent will be
forcsd to release his wife.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
Bound Over for
Assault at Bland

Bernalillo, N. NJ, June 49,
Bolidor Ruales, forty years old,
a laborer employed at Bland,
was bound over 10 the grand
jury here today without bond,
charged with an assault upon
the fourteen year cid daughter
OF a miner at Bland last Thurs
dav. Ruales was caught after
a long chase. 1t is stated that
he has been identified by the
child, whose name thus far has
been withheld, as the man who
assaulted her and left her bound
with baling wires. Ruales is
married. His fanny lives at
Bland. It was expected he
would be taken to the peniten-
tiary At Santa Fe for safe keep
ing.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
NO FOOD ALONG WAY

"The train party will unite
with the wagon train at TIA
yuca, whence all will proceed
to the place of encampment,
where a 'llager' will be formed.
No one must connt On obtain
ing any provisions or foodstuffs
on the trip. Food and water
for at least four days should be
carried by each"
The fair on these primitive
trains ranges from 500 to
$1,000 Mexican currency
Even these services have been
in existence only a short time.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
Wagons Replace
Mexican Trains
Roads From Mexican Capital
Are Reminders OF the Prairie
Schooner Days

MEXICO, City, Mex, June
N 7.-Whereas once luxu-
rious Pullman trains with hand
somely furnished dining cars and
all the luxuries Of modern travel
left Mexico City for the principal
cities of the United States, the
roads out of the capital now re,
semble the American highways
in the old frontier days when
prairie Schooners we're the only
means of communication. No
one can enter or leave the cap.
ital now save by wagon or
automobile.
The pitiable condition Of
Mexico City after months of
absence of communication by
rail, mail and all other means,
was made evident today by a
circular issued by the British
legation. This circular was ad-
dressed to 600 foreigners of all
nationalities who have been
vainly trying to leave the cap
ital for the past few weeks.
Among them are "a Italians
who wish to join the colors.
Thirteen other nationalities are
represented, including go
Americans.
THE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW.
"All passengers are instruct
ed to be at Gale Poncianga
Arriago, in front of the Palacio
Legislative at 4 a. m. The last
caravan wagon will leave at
6 a. m. The vehicles will not
wait for anyone who is late.
Women children and the in.
firm will be carried by train out
Of the suburbs as far as
Tixayuca. No baggage what
soever will be allowed on the
train.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
Mine Manager Robbed
OF Eight Hundred Bones

Lordsburg, N. NJ, June D.
Mick Trigear, manager Of the
National Gold & Silver COM
pany's mine near Stems, was
held up and robbed Of $500 Of
company money by two Mex
leans on the road between the
camp and stems. The Mex
leans also took the team that
Trigear was driving. and made
their escape.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
English Farmers May
Work War Prisoners

London, Eng, June 23.-
The war office has announced
to farmers its willingness to al
low prisoners of war to be en-
ployed on farms near detention
camps.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24

NkI AOI1lING lO1N, JullS m
w Admiral Howard Sent
by wireless to the navy depart
ment late today a signed state
ment presented to him by the
Mexican military commandant
at Guaymas, suggesting that
Americans leave the Yaqui val
ley, but promising to protect
them if they remained or to es-
cort them if they departed. The
commandant said a landing ol
American marines would be
likely to cause trouble all along
the coast.
The following official state
ment was made public at the
navy department:
Admiral Howard has for
warded to the navy department
the following statement present
ed him by General Leyva, mill
tary commandant, Guaymas,
Mexico, on beard the Colorado
yesterday.
"Whereas, when Americans
were invited to exploit the va
qui valley there existed no revo-
luton and adequate garrisons
were established along Yaqui
valley and Indians were held in
subsection, but now, taking all
phases into consideration which
require unusual demands upon
the military, it would appear
logical for the few Americans
who have remained in Yaqui
valley to depart and not place
their lives in jeopardy rather
than plunge two friendly nations
into disagreement.
However, every guarantee
will be given in an endeavor to
afford Americans in question
ample protection and if emer-
gencies should require them to
depart an adequate escort will
be furnished them. Fifteen
hundred Mexican troops are now
available for this protection and
General Sosa is now in the val
ley to command and his officers
would understand that a land
ing would be made under only
the protection Of American lives,
yet the masses might misinter-
pref the action and thus cause
trouble to Americans all along
the coast"
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24
Citizenship Given
Fighting Algerians

Paris, France, June ga
bill has been introduced in the
senate to confer citizenship upon
all native Algerians who have
served in the French army.
Belen news. (Belen, N.M.) 1912-1947, 1915-06-24

his own greed-if it is tightened
and his newspaper has the favor
of the public, the cash drawer
will expand with honestly earn
ed receipts"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
Death DEALING Kisses.

The most famous example Of kisses
that have caused death IL furnished by
the story of the sprightly young Ouch
ess of Gordon, who raised so many re-
cruits for the famous Gordon highland.
crs. In the early days of the reYi-
ment recruiting was very slow. but
the duchess attired herself in the reg
mental colors and made u tour OF the
various markets and fairs, Offering to
each recruit guinea and kiss.
Most of the recipients paid for the
kiss with their lives. No sooner was
the regiment raised than it was sent
to fight the French. and in the first
engagement in which the duchess re-
crnits participated there WAS loss OF
BOD killed and wounded. All the right
fianliing company WAS hit save one.
and he. curiously enough. did not hap
pen to be recipient Of the young
duchess kiss He was a canny Aber.
deenshire man. and for an extra gum
ell he sold his right to another person
to kiss from the duchess ruby lips.
London Graphic.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
CHAPTER XIII.
Sir Donald Faversham Volunteer

SIR donald faverSnam Volunteers.
4A1 I'm his search for the Hindu,
IAl who had bought the idol con
'ANNNeI tanning The plans of the moth
eesHsa9 er lode of the Master Key"
mine, John Dorr had recourse again to
the pawnbroker.
That individuals curiosity was arous-
ed by now, and he asked great many
questions, which John answered eva
sively.
When it. came to getting a descrip-
ton of the Hindu the broker could give
but few details.
He laid emphasis on the fact that he
sold rugs and that he looked like any
one of dozen East Indians frequent
Ing Pacific port. He knew of no ad,
dress.
With this Dorr had to be content, and
he returned to Ruth to discuss with
her what they should do next.
IF Wikerson gets it there is an easy
way to get him." he said in the course
of their conversation.
.'uow?" demanded Ruth.
al
justice and held for the county sheriff
and the warrant that Tom Kane swore
OUT he replied.
Ruth considered this thoughtfully
and shook her head
1T would mean our going back to
the mine and all kinds of trouble" she
said wisely. Besides, we wouldn't be
any nearer the papers father wanted
me to have
That is very true" John agreed.
well keep that in reserve in case
we discover that he has the idol. Our
only plan, then. is to trace this Hindu.
That will be hard job"
why not put detectives on the
trail?"
Il don't think any detective could do
better than myself" was the reply
But you can't do it ALL" she argued.
"You can't be looking for this peddler
and keeping an eye OH Wilkerson and
seeing to me mt the same time"
The seeing to you is the peasantest
part of the job" he said laughingly.
II refuse to delegate that to any one.
or course you're quite right, though
about it's being too big an affair for
me to handle alone. think I'll ask
Everett to join u.s.. Maybe he can sug-
gest something. I'll wire him. and
then we'll take Il trip down to the wa
ter front and interview our launchman
again. He seemed to me a pretty level
headed chap, and he'll maybe be able
to put us on the track of the Hindu il
he took steamer for the north. as |
strongly suspect he did,
Ruth could not understand why the
peddler should do this. and Dorr ex-
planned that the Hindu evidently had
set great store on the idol. as he had
not only paid cash, but had given rug
as well in exchange.
HE would know that the thing was
worthless as an article of merchan-
disc" he went on. "Tn the next place,
he wasted no time in getting possess
sion of it once he saw it. | have no
doubt that 1t is sacred in his eyes-a
god. 1t was stolen at some time from
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
The Fire Worsh;psrs.

.-a 2
Azerbaijan. a province in northwest
ern Persia. is the home Of the descend
ants of the Ghebers. the ancient fire
worshipers of Persia. The whole coun-
tryside is admirably adapted to the
propagation of fire worshiping creed.
for earthquakes and caverns vomiting
fumes from subterranean. conflagra-
tions abound in the neighborhood Of
Tabriz. One of the most remarkable
caverns in the world is that Of Secun-
dereah. whose character resembles the
Grotto del Cane of Naples. 1t gives on
noxious fumes, which at certain times
are certain death to man and beast.
But the most astonishing place In Aser-
baijan is the ruined city Of Takht-i-
Suleimaun. or Solomon's temple. The
city stands on bill $50 feet high. with
wall of thirty feet embracing the
crumbling remains of temple aud
shrine. In the midst Is a lake Of deep
est azure" Although most ot the
buildings are Of the Mohammedan 20.
riod. there is one striking mass which
has been identified AZ the temple Of the
fire worshipers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
The Substitution.

1t is well known fact that both
Sir Arthur Sullivan and Sir w. 8.
Gilbert had horror Of the titles Of
their operas becoming known until the
very night Of their performance. This
fear that they might be forestalled
created considerable confusion at the
initial production of '.lolanthe: or, The
Peer and the, Perl" The opera was
rehearsed for weeks under the title
of "Perola." 1t was only at the dress
rehearsal that the company was in
structed to substitute the name 10.
lanthe for that of Perola wherever
it occurred in the text or lyrics. 1t
was no easy task to replace vocally
and in the dialogue name Of three
syllables for one of four. Sullivan.
however, said maybe asidel to one or
two of the actors who were nervous:
.'Go ahead and sing the music. GIL.
bert won't be in front" Colbert never
attended the first night. $50 use any
name that you think Of first II you
are ratified No one In the audience
will be any wiser"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
Notice For Bids & Pro-
p69als To Build New
School House.

Notice i hereby given that
the Bd1rd Of Dire tors Sf the
lndep dent School District II
Aisso9ft Valley, lows. wi re-
ceive 16aled proposals up to ore
p m. d May 2Slh, 1916, for the
erection of . High School build
ing inM Block Thirty five 1857,
hiseoQH Valley, Iowa.
All BIDS must be in strict &C.
cordance with the plans y, d
specifics ions p, epared by F E.
Colby, Architect, which will be
IN filelt his flee in Sioux Civ,
Iowa, en- and after April "a,
1915; 1eo ct the Builders Ex-
change Omaha, Nebraska, ard
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and
with t be Secretary at Missouri
Valleyiiowa.
Contractors wishing to pre-
cure plans for their own special
use UNI. bids are opened, can
IN So ~ depositing the sum Of
S25 CO. with said Architect;
$50 90 Qf this amount to be re-
'urned to the bidder VII. n
7lans ~ returned.
Contractors making a bona
tide bid will have the tull
amount Df their deposit return
d when plans are returned.
A certified check payable to
rider af said district equal to
@ petsSent of the amount If
the bid must accompany esch
proposal, the same to be forfeit
ed to Tie District upon failure
70 enter into contract If bid is
sccepf(d.
Thsfight is reserved to re-
ject any or all proposals pre-
sentedss
s, ] s Dewell,
Secretary, BOARD of Directors.
%, 1915.
m2O
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
Notice Of Bids for
:. Certain Grading

Notice is hereby given that
the Independent School DIS
frrict 81 Missouri Valley, Iowa,
will reSeive bids to do certain
grading on Block Thirty five in
said I ity, being the site for the
new hikh school building, and
such bids will be received until
Seven o'clock May 81, 1915.
The plan Of grading and the
estimsted amount Of earth to
be removed will be shown by
the plahs and specifications for
such gsading, the same being
on file. with the president Of
the BOARD at Missouri Valley,
Iowa. s
All lids must be accompan-
led byA certified check, psy-
able tothe order Of the Dis
[trict i4at least 2 per cent Of.
the tofal amount of the bid,
the same to be d posted on
conditions that the successful
bidder will enter into contract
az required to perform said
work, and said check and the
money. represented thereby to
be forfeited to the district as
liquidated damages in case
such bidder should refuse or
fail to enter into contract in
case the same is awarded to
him.
Dated ct Missouri Valley,
Iowa, This Both day of April,
1915 : u.s.. Dewell,
a3O m7.1<.2l Sec.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-05-13
The Master Key will be seen in Pictures
Every Saturday Evening at the Palm THEATRE

quiries elsewhere developed nothing
helpful.
Everett arrived on the evening train
and after dinner listened to the story
of their adventures with great interest
When he had asked few questions
he and John looked at each other
Finally Everett spoke
lit might take years to locate that
lode without the exact plans" he said
thoughtfully. II don't doubt that your
father. Miss Ruth. spent many long
hour and day prospecting for 1t. SO
we must have the plans If it's in the
bounds of possibility to recover them.
! think you will have to find your
Hindu"
There is the question of the mine"
John said soberly. ut has already