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The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-25
From the Ketchikan Mail

We in receipt of 32 page pamphlet entitled 200 Cues
 Ons and Answers Aaska by the Alaska Publicity and Trade Agency of Seattle The object of this little book appears to be the booming of Alaska and to condense large of reliable knowldge and such it's crackerack In fact the book contained considerable information unknown to Aaskans themselves It states that the Copper River and Northwestern railroad extends from COrdOva Kechkan distance of 196 and half miles, Now with limited knowledge of Alaskans have formed the idea that construct railroad from CorOva Keckan would necessitate tunnel ing under the distance of perhaps 1000 miles cost 629494 and in fact had other matter to attend to that of knew that this had peted until this little book revealed the fact The publication also contains many other startling and romantic statements and is we'll worth the price of twO-bits
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-25
From the Juneau Empire

The provision in Delegate Wickershams road bill that and after July l. 196 the proceeds from the occupation license tax collected by tn eFedea government outside of the incorporated towns in Alaska shall be into the Terri oria treasury and applied by the Alaska Legislature tain therein set forth should be defeated There only for the continuation of the Alaska license system That is its encouragement to Congress approp ate money from the Federal treasury with the proceeds from the tax toward aiding in the construction of Alaska roads If that to be removed the whole system should be abolished
 The taxation of the people of Alaska except insofar they taxed under the general producing the whole Nation of right matter that only people ct this Territory The people of Alaska through their Legis anre should levy all the taxes that imposed upon them sves and provide for the expenditure the people of the Territory not capable of this they not capable of manner of self government
 The people of Alaska have recognized the nquty of the
 era license tax law for many years but it has
 ans toward securing appropriations from the Federal gov nment for Alaska road purposes they have reaned at 1acking it earnestly.
 Delegate Wickershams b if passed was introduced you'd destroy the sole for the system It should he abolished entirely or it should remain as it is
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-25
From the Valdez Prospector-

Mistaken kindness always gets folks into trouble Last Sunday the Miner printed verbatim extracts the pros pecus published ln Chicago for the Aaska Utilities Develop ment Company by O. P Hubbard The miner didn charge
 cent for the advertising and yet local guardians of the public veal offended Last night half dozen persons who call themselves the Valdez Chamber of Commerce held ing the state of the country and roasted the Miner Today Hon Joseph Dernger general public censor affirmed that effort to sell lots Swantzve at $150 per people in Chicago is good thing for Valdez
 Such being the why should anybody kick because the Miner printed whole paragraphs from the prospectus2 mertorous project always courts publicity and extensive adj versng If the luminous plans of the "Aaska Utilities De veopment Company personnel and legal status unknown seek radiation from 05 La Sale street Chicago through print ed matter why not in Valdez?
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-25
From the Seward Gateway

John PerpOn Morgan probably controls this road as well the COrdOva road We all know that he is interested directly at least in the Alaska Northern But really do not know how much John Perpont Morgan the fate of this railroad The great financial interests dovetaed and intermXed to such extent that probably haven est idea of the real facts and havn the anest idea to get those facts As matter of fact for aught to the rary the offer of the sale of the Alaskan Northern the of the sale the Copper River Northwestern may be in and tn game The price asked for the A. N may be affected by the price wanted for the R. and N and vice 
 If John Perpont Morgan wanted to sell the Cordova road and if he believed for minute that the Seward road in erfered with his plans John Pepont Morgan have the Seward road by the throttle in twenty four hou and again vice versa.
 ltis well known fact that people have worked the Guggenhems and the Mogans right here in Alaska years without knowing who their paymaster and worked in rather responsible positions at that.
The Cordova daily times., 1915-01-25
COMMENTS OF ALASKA NEWSPAPERS
 OF SUBJECTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
From the Iditarod Pioneer

great deal of rot published during the political campaign about demanding for Alaska full territorial form of government Those newsajers which oudes in voicing this demand will reegate such buncombe to the and forget it. It had foundation whatever and was merely politician trick of creating issue The of the matter that Alaska has quite enough home rule of the kind already.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

Mrs. Rose Wells of Ankenytown
has entered the NJ. & s. hospital
Glenn, Ivan and Carroll Glesco of
Columbus are visiting their grand
mother, Mrs. Sarah Haire.
A. T. Adams of Wheeling, w. Va.
spent Christmas with his daughters
at the Miller & Adams hospital
Jesse Smith returned to Academia
Sunday after receiving treatment at
the NJ. G. s. hospital
F. E. Whitford departed Monday
afternoon for Chicago, ILL.,, on busi-
ness.
III. Alex Bumpus and daughter, Miss
Alta, returned home from Columns to
day after spending Christmas with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Tom.
Mrs. A. L. iwhitford returned Fri
day evening from San Francisco and
other California cities where she has
spent several weeks.
City Fireman William Deitrick was
called to GAINESVILLE Monday on &C
count of the serious illness of his un
Gle, John Zimsmeister.
Mrs. f. l.. Grubb of East Sugar
, street went to Cleveland today, where
she will visit with her daughter, Mrs
Edward Wing, and attend the mid
winter fashion show. which begins
Monday.
| Ernest Haire of Akron and Herman
Haire of Jelloway spent Christmas
with their mother, Mrs. Sarah Haire
| of North Catherine street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
GAMBLER

Among out-of-tovn visitors here
over Christmas were the following:
H. C. Jacobs of Chicago, Ill, Mr. and
Mrs Charles Shax and family of Ak
ron. Mr.. and Mrs Ellsworth Gorsuch
and family of Akron. Robert Gcrsuch
of Akron. Mr.. and Mrs J. T. Barber
of Mt Vernon. William Wright Of
Centerburg. Walter Baker of Akron.
Mr. and Mrs Paul Woolison of Mt
Vernon. Mr. and Mrs c. L Powell OF
Alliance. Neb- Convers Goddard Of
Chicago. ILL.,, Mr. and Mrs ]. Matheny
of Mt Vernon, Mr.. and Mrs G. A
Parker OF Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs
Boylan of Akron and Mrs Peter Nen
of Canton
John Bailey spent Christmas in
Fredsriektown, c. L Wolfe in DAN
Vile. Mrs R. l. Casteel in Howard.
Misses Gladys and Edith Hayes in
Danyille.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

Senator james =. Clarke Of Arkan-
sas, who for the second time has been
chosen president pro tempOre of the
senate. is one Of the most eccentric per-
sonalities in the upper branch Of con-
Gress. He is man of strong likes
and dislikes. and 1t is said of him that
he has more enemies in Arkansas than
any other man in the state and at the
ame time more friends.
Never assuming position Of real
leadership i'm the senate. the Arkan-
sas statesman has shown himself to be
q great parliamentarian and most
able lawyer. In the old days. when
Republicans ruled. lie was again and
again called upon by his Democratic
associates to defend the position Of
the minority on important questions
Involving legal issues. In looks Sem
ator Clarke Is more distinguished than
any man on the Democratic side. He
10 tail and straight. and his features
are clear cut and strong. His hair Is
nearly white. and at one time he was
known as "Old CottontOp."
Senator Clarke is II native Of YazOO
City. Miss. and is in his sixty second
year. He was educated in the schools
and academies of his native state and
then studied law at the University Of
Virginia. from which he was graduat
ed In 1878. He began the practice Of
law In Helena. Ark. but subsequently
moved to Little Rock. In 1856 he was
elected to the lower house of the state
legislature and two years later was
made u state senator. serving until
l692. In that year he was elected at
tofney general, and In 1894 was chO-
IN governor. He was elected to the
DATED States senate in 1908 and has
since been regularly returned to rep
resent his state In that body.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Gar Of the 1uIaars.

6ince lie took the step that arrayed
~ country on the side Of the Ger
0anic allies King Ferdinand of Bul-
GAria has been one OF the most talked
- 09ures In Europe. 1t is said that
Hesy1inand. once the embodiment Of the
aat0cratlc ruler, has recently shown
oem0cratic tendencies.
The whole Bulgarian campaign cen
tsss at the kings headquarters. which
- connected by wire with every sec-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

tSsn OF the field where Bulgarian ar
mites are operating. The strict court
etiquette that has always been mat
esr Of pride In Sofa has been relaxed.
and the king has requested his gener-
als TO interrupt him at any time II
shece Is urgent business 10 be dis.
eaSsed.
The ruler Of the Bulgars Is said to
cherish the hope of eventually reign
Ing ut Constantinople as emperor and
sf being crowned as such In the
mosque OF st. Sophia. restored TO Chris
tian worship. He looks to the kaiser
for the realization OF his dream. II
shouid be remembered that the king
In practically German prince. He II
the son OF the late I'rince Augustus of
Saxe-Coburg and the late Princess
Clemensine OF Bourbon Orleans. He
was born In 1861 and assumed govern
tnent In succession 10 Prince Alexan-
Ser In 1883. who had abdicated. He
fas proclaimed czar In 1905. The
queen OF Bulgaria Is German princess
ef the house of Reuss.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION
Distinguishes Esserhs7ge zt coiun
bus This Week.

bus This Week.
Columbus Dee 97--Delexarss reD-
resenting the American Association
for the Advsnceueat of Science and
many affiliated societies are in ses-
sion here Hundreds OF men engaged
ir research along scientific lines. who
will make public t;ie fruits Of months
and even years of toll are present
All sessions win be held At Ohio
State university and viii be open To
the public The attendares is expect-
ed TO reach 1e0- and the number Of
Papers on scientific subjects before
the general and specialized divisions
will number scores Tonight DIR.
Charles W. Eliot. president emeritus
OF Harvard university and retiring
president Of the association. viii de-
Ever an address On The Pfl : Pros
poets and Lessons Of Recent 8io,o<.
tcL Scierca.~
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
r. w. PITKIN

Miss Edna Starner Of Columbus has
returned home after a visit in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Smithhisler of
Akron are spending a few days with
relatives in the city.
William Mccormick of Akron was
the weekend guest of relatives in the
city.
Walter w. McComb of Ford City,
Pa, arrived here Monday morning
for several days visit with friends.
Charles Dermody returned Monday
to Tiffin after visit with local rela-
tives.
County Surveyor and Mrs. Clifford
b. Shaw spent Christmas with rela-
tives in Danville.
Miss Katherine Critchfield, who is
teaching school in Alabama, is spend
ing several weeks with relatives here.
Warner Devoe of Newark was the
guest Christmas Of relatives in the
city.
Miss Nellie Welch of Akron, who
has spent several days in Mt. Vernon,
left Monday for Columbus, where she
will visit before returning home.
Clay Parker returned to Philadel-
phia, Pa, this morning after spending
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Parker, East Vine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Murray re-
turned Monday to Mt. Gilead after
spending Christmas here with Mrs E
W. Jeffries.
Mrs. William A. Scribner of Park
street departed Friday for Lexing
ton, KY. where she will visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Scribner.
Mr. and Mrs. Addison G.. Dickinson
returned to Canton Monday after q
visit of several days with relatives
here.
! C. A. Neff returned to Cleveland
Monday after visit with Mr.. ant
Mrs. r. NJ. Greer. Mrs. Neff will re
main here for a short visit.
Miss Helen Starr returned to hel
home in Cleveland Monday after {;
visit of several days with relatives il
the city.
Miss Mary Gaffney of Cleveland
who spent the weekend with Mrs
Kate Gaffney. returned Monday to he
home
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Swain returne,
to Akron Monday after spending
Christmas with William Rine of tn
Granville road.
Mrs. Peter Allerding went to Wal
saw. Ind. Monday. being called ther
by the serious illness of her sister
Mrs. Elizabeth Durbin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Smith hav
returned to Akron after a visit wit
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bum, West Hig
street.
Harry C. Plimpton,w no is emplo,
ed with the DUPONT Powder Co., nea
New York city, spent the week-en
with friends and relatives in the cit,
Miss Rose McAnaney returne
Monday to her home in Wooster afte
visit with Mrs. w. r. Folk, Yves
Vine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graves Boyd returne
Sunday evening to Akron after a vii
IL with Landlord and Mrs. Georg
Wisner of the Wisner hotel.
II Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Tablet an
sons. Harold and Lester, of Clev'
land are spending few days wit
Mr.. and Mrs. Justus Kaiser. south {
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Price an
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Feagan
, and family. all Of Washington Coul
House. spent Christmas with Sup
| and Mrs. A. l.. Murray.
War on raw furs. The skunk fan
fly is here with its four grades. an
5 a strong protection behind. Fo,
5 mink and other fur-bearing animal
on display at Flaharty's harnes
a store. dealer in raw furs, beef hide
J. sheep pelts, etc. No. East FroI
street. Mt. Vernon. Ohio. tfdS
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
SHORT LOCALS

1872 Max Meyers 1910
Mammoth stove store. w. Gambler st.
orlo Bucher of Akron was visitor
in the city over the weekend.
For any cut use Hanford's Balsam.
Miss Lydia Detwiler is spending
several days in Sparta.
Allen Bebout spent Christmas in
Newark, the guest of his mother.
Clarence Huntsberry spent Christ
mas with friends at Muncie, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miles J. Fish are visit
ing with relatives in Akron.
julius Mead of Bucyrus is spend
ing week with relatives in the city.
Master John Humbert went to
Howard Monday to spend few days
with relatives.
Mrs. Eunice Jacobs, Miss Edith
Poole and Mrs. A. Matheny spent
Monday in Gambler.
For sore feet rub on Hanford's Bal
sam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Farrison of
North Division street spent Christ
mas at Worthwhile, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Allerding OF
Mansfield were the guests of relatives
in this city over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Laipply return
ed to Cleveland Monday. They have
been guests of Mrs. Kate Gaffney.
Harvey Moore returned Monday tt
Columbus after visit Of severa
days with his family here.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith OF Bloomvill'
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w
| Smith, South Jackson street.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shultz Of De
troit, Mich, spent the weekend will
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Shultz.
Principal and Mrs. w. F. Rime
were visitors in Centerburg owe
Christmas.
Victor Servais and sons, Victor ant
Roger, of Pleasantville spent Christ
mas in the city.
Start the year by getting Hanford'
Balsam. You will find frequent u.s.
for 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Champion ar
spending several days with relative
in New Castle, Pa.
II. Bruce Woolson spent Christina
In Newark. the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Woolson.
Miss Carlotta Wolverton went I
Columbus Monday, where she vii
| spend several days with friends.
d. G. Stone. Jr., of Youngstow
spent Christmas here with his father
d. G. Stone. Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smoots c
Loudonville spent Christmas with re
atives in the city.
Thomas Brown of Columbus wa
the guest of friends here Christina
Day.
Miss Florence McClelland returne
to Bangs Monday after a visit in tn
city with friends.
Miss Virginia Murray of Mort
Catherine street went to Mt. Gilea
Monday to visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. !. Murray returne
to Akron Monday after a visit wit
Supt. and Mrs. A. L. Murray.
Ralph Starner OF Akron sper
Christmas in the city, the guest {
relatives.
Miss Ada Robinson returned Mo-
day to Columbus after visit in tn
city with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. I. Tompkins an
daughter. Katherine. Of Massillon al
, guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Tiger.
Leo Selegue of Lorain and Charl,
Selegue of Columbus spent Christm,
here.
, Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Jewell of Uti,
! spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mr.
Marion Coad Of Maplewood avenue
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
WIIIia Rememh<r. Iree.

Columbus. Dec E-when INFORM
ed that the municipal Christmas tree
m front Of the SsatsAouse was 4 cy-
press under which he played when =
Coy On his granifather's farm near
SsratfoEt. O.. Governor Willis re-
aected a moment. then said: That's
right l remember it very we'll i
used to play hockey and spend the
afternoon under thst old tree
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Entertained
With Dinner

Entertained
With Dinner
Miss Neva Ward entertained at her
home Christmas night with a six
o'clock dinner, honoring Miss Ferne
Soururne of Milan. O.. Mr.. Walter
Jacobs and DIR. L. w. Ford of Colum-
bus, O. Covers were laid for ten The
hostess was assisted by Mrs o. E
Ford and Mrs. Harry l. Ward.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

News
Entertained
With Musicale

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Shultz enter
tanned Sunday with musicale. hon
oring Mr.. and Mrs. John Shultz of
Detroit, Mich. There were a number
of guests and the afternoon was very
pleasantly spent.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Entertain
At Bangs

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Critchfield of
Bangs entertained with turkey din
ner Sunday. Those present were-
Mr.. and Mrs. Zack Critchfield, Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Critchfield and daugh-
ter. Dorothy, Mr.. wagerman, MFR. and
Mrs George Critchfield, Mr.. Russell
waddell and the host and hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Davis-EdWards

Davis-Edwards
Wedding
Mr.. Frank Davis Of Fredericktown
and Miss Ethel n. Edwards Of this
city were married Friday morning at
II o'clock by Rev. O. E. Ford at his
home ON North Mulberry street The
couple will reside in Fredericktown,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Entertained
With Dinner

Entertained
With Dinner
Miss Garcia Grubb entertained
with a dinner on Christmas at her
home. The out-of-town guests We're
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Williams of Cleve-
land and Mr. c. e. Plauck Of Chicago.
Ill.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Engagement
Announced

Engagement
Announced
The engagement Of Burton Ross
Schlesinger to Miss Airline Frances
Craig OF Mt. Vernon has been an
nounced. Mr.. Schlesinger Is SON Of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Schlesinger. $50 East
Main street.-Columbus Journal
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Family
Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Cochran of Eliz-
abeth street entertained with a fam
lily dinner Christmas Day. Covers
were laid for fifteen, every member
OF the family being present Those
from out OF town were Mr. and Mrs
p. c. Cochran. Herbert and Cecil
Cochran of Orrville and Mr.. and Mrs.
Orville Weir of Mansfield
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

where Mr. Davis is employed as a
moulder
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

then held and prizes awarded to the
successful ones The Christmas OBJ
servanee was greatly enjoyed by all
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
A Family
Dinner

Dinner
Mrs Carrie Tilton delightfully."- en-
tertained with a family dinner at her
home on North Main street Christmas
Day. Covers were laid for twelve. the
following enjoying the delicious re
past: Mrs. Helen Stevens, Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis w. Stevens of Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Stevens. Mrs.
Hulda Rinehart. Mr. and Mrs Edward
Deyer and the hostess
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Pleasantly
Entertained


Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Hill pleasantly
entertained with Christmas dinner
at their home north of Mt Vernon
on Sunday. A bountifuI repast was
served at the noon hour. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs R. A. Phil
lips and daughter. Charlotte. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred c. Hill and son. Conard.
Mr.. and Mrs E. j. Eagle. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Johnson. sons and
daughters, Harry and Homer Hill.
Maybel and Ruth Hill
Christmas AZ
The sanatorium
Christmas was very pleasantly and
appropriately celebrated by the pa
tients. nurses and attendants at the
Ohio State Sanatorium The dining
room and assembly hall were beauti-
fully decorated with Christmas green.
etc A bountiful turkey dinner was
served Following this in the assem-
bly, hall Santa Claus appeared and
distributed gifts Presents were ex-
changed by most all Of the patients.
After this all assembled in the assem-
bly, hall where talking machine fur
nished amusement for a short time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28
Wright-Haire
Wedding

Mr. Harry Stanley Wright of Dem
ocracy and Miss Anna " Haire OF
Mt Vernon were united in marriage
Saturday morning by Rev z z Whit
taxed at his residence on North Gay
street They were attended by Mrs
Haines of Cleveland
After the ceremony. an elaborate
wedding dinner was served at the
home of Mrs wright's mother. after
which the bride and groom departed
on a trip to Butler and Coshoeton to
spend a few days
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-12-28

Williams.
]. A. Duerringer and sons. Ralph
and Joseph. returned to Toledo this
afternoon after visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. NJ. Styers. East Gambler
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Creech and
two children, Florence and James.
returned to Cleveland this afternoon
after spending Christmas with Mr.
and Mrs. l. NJ. Wolverton. East Gam
bier street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Williams
and daughter, Jean. returned to their
home in Cleveland Sunday Mrs.
Williams has been spending the past
two months in the city with her moth
er. Mrs. Ralph Vail, East Howard
street.
Heber George Of Johnstown. Pa. is
in the city to attend the funeral of
his brother, Frank George Mr..
George will probably remain here sew
eral weeks. having sustained badly
broken collar-bone in a fall in the
steel mill in which he is employed.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Apger. accom-
panied by Mrs. Apger's mother. Mrs.
]. II. Decker. returned Saturday from
Findlay, where they attended the fun
eral of the late J. H. Decker. Mrs.
Apger aud Mrs. Decker leave this
evening for Petersburg, Va. where
they will visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-05
TRAVELETTE
The Treyi Fountain.
BY NIKSAH.

Rome is rich with fountains. and as
rich with legends concerning them.
One Of the best known is that which
applies to the one in the Plaza de
Trevi. A body of Roman troops were
on the march and were almost over
come with heat because they could find
no water to quench their thirst. See
ing their distress. little peasant girl
led them away from the highway and
revealed the location of a fine spring
of clear, cold water that up to this
time had been known only to the rus
tics of the vicinity.
The soldiers named the spring the
Aqua Virgo or Maiden Water. 1t mas
retained this name for centuries, al
though in Rome 1t Is more often re-
ferred to as the Trevi fountain.
1t is said that whoever goes to drink
this water, by the light of the moon,
afterward throwing a coin into the
basin as a compliment to the good
fairy residing therein, shall surely pc
permitted to return to Rome to drink
Of the water again before his life Is
done.
During all the ages since this rite
was established many thousands have
REFORMED it. Laughing tourists do 1t
for the fun of the thing: departing
students who hope to return some day
to their old haunts make 1t formal
mart of their farewell to the Eternal
City, and Roman soldiers. parting re-
luctantly from their sweethearts, pay
the tribute in all seriousness in the
hope that the spell will bring them
home again.