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American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
POLITICAL ,eosslps

When one class Of people has any.
thing to say. II has become largely
the custom to make political Issue
out OF II instead OF q friendly discus
sion, TO print II IN law book instead
Of a newspaper and to argue II be-
fore q Jury instead OF to settle II in
the higher courts OF Common Sense.
As Q result, political agitators, polit.
zeal lawyers. political preachers and
masculine women are powerful in
politics and dissension, selfishness, In
tolerance and Mysteries run rampant
In public AFFAIRS. for when the low,
damp. murky atmosphere OF mlsun.
derstandins envelopes public thought
II breeds political reptiles. vermin.
bugs and lice which the pure air of
truth and the sunshine OF understand
Ing will choke to death.
We have too many self.appointed
interpreters Of industry who are In.
capable Of grasping the fundamental
principles OF business and who at best
can only translate gossip and add
color to sensational stories. No bust.
moss can stand upon error and might
rules-right or wrong. No industry
can thrive upon Misunderstanding.
for public opinion is more powerful
than q Kings sword.
When prejudice. suspicion and
class hatred prevail. power gravitatesI
into the hands of the weak, for dema
gogues thrive upon dissension and
statesmen sicken upon strife.
The remedy lies In eliminating theI
middleman-the political gossip-and
this result can be accomplished byI
the managers OF business sitting
around the table OF industry and talk.
Ing II over with the people. Inter.
change OF information between indus.
tries and the people Is as necessary
to success in business as interchange
In commodities. for the people can
only rule when the public under
stands. Away with political interpret
ers who summon evil spirits from
their prison cells and loose them to
prey upon the welfare OF the people
In the name Of MY Country
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
FIREMEN ORGANIZE
BASKETBALL TEAM

, The Pleasant Grove fire department
has organized one of the fastest bas-
ketball teams in the state. Every
member has record for speed and
before the season Is over they will
have given a good account of them
selves and brought fresh laurels to
this city.
Their first game will be tonight
with the Excelsior team of Salt Lake,
one Of the fastest in the state, and
one which already has several VIC
tories to its credit.
The firemen's team consist of
Jim West and Cliff Clark, forwards;
Basil Walker, center; Gunner Ras-
mussen and Bert Adams, guards:
Erol Halliday and Alma Kirk, subs
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
Mystery Of Missing
Anvil Now Solved

Last week while the Fugal broth
ers were blowing a tract of land I'm
the North field that they had recently
acquired. they came across a black
smiths anvil. A little research re-
vealed an iron wise and lot of other
blacksmith's equipment, all Of which
put John c. Nelson In a reminiscent
mood. He relates the following
story:
Between 20 and 81 years ago
was city marshal OF Pleasant Grove.
One day parties came to me and told
me that during the previous night
parties entered the blacksmith shop
of Niels Lundquist and took his anvil,
wise and other tools used In black
smithing. The family dog made a
great howl, but no one suspected the
reason till the next morning, when
the equipment was found missing.
The wagon tracks were traced to
the farm now owned by Fugal broth
ers, but there all trace of the stolen
property was lost Later the man
who took the property, when he
thought all suspicion had subsidized,
dug up the anvil and used II. Some
remark OF neighbor made him sus-
picious and when Mr.. Nelson exam
ined his premises there was no trace
of the blacksmith's kit. Search was
made of a certain spring, where they
were supposed to have been sunk.
but to no avail The recent unearth-
ing of the anvil. etc, evidently clears
up the mystery, though the owner OF
the missing tools has long since gone
where sweeter music probably some
times reminds him of the music made
on his missing anvil.
Andrew Olson. who held the key to
the old blacksmith shop on the night
when the burglary was committed.
confirms the above story.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
PHILIP

Philip, the Macedonian king. while
drowsy with wine was trying a case
and the prisoner after sentence was
pronounced, exclaimed. II appeal
And to whom do you appeal?" I'm,
quired the astonished monarch. q
appeal from Philip drunk to Philip
SOBER replied the prisoner. and the
king granted the request and at re
hearing gave the prisoner his liberty
The people drowsy with the wine OF
discord ofttimes pronounce verdict
on public questions which they reverse
In their more calm and deliberate mo
msnts. The next best thing to make
tiDA ~ mistakes n g correct tAaeh !,
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
Work Commences On
Sugar Factory Si|os

The sugar factory officials informed
John G! Nelson, Samuel Green and
associates, Thursday, that thew had
oeen awarded the contract to make
the excavation for the two big silos
when VIII form a part of the cutting
station which the company will erect
south Of town.
The two silos will each be about
LOO by 400 feet and nine feet deep.
Eleven thousand cubic feet of earth
VIII have to be moved, 5000 of which
VIII be by means of dump wagons,
the balance with scrapers. Deep
drains will have to be dug to take
care OF underground water. Ten
teams will be put to work at once and
the job will mean the expenditure of
over $4,000 here.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

j. SAINT Walker has been confined
to his bed with severe attack of
pleurisy.
The Lindon Second ward gave q
social In the amusement hall last
evening to raise funds with which to
purchase music for the ward choir.
Mrs. West Jacobs has been visiting
since Tuesday with her sister. Mrs.
Lucius Landie. In Layton. Mr.. ia
cobs went TO Layton Thursday even
ing.
FOR SALE--A first-class surrey In
excellent condition for sale cheap.
II must go at once and Is certainly
bargain. G. A. Gamett, Pleasant
Grove. Phone 47-W.
James Wilcox. who has conduc-
tors run on the Salt Lake Route.
spent two days this week at home
with his folks.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
Home Coming For Louis 0Ipin
Talks Interestingly Of His Missionary
Experiences.

There was a full attendance In the
Tabernacle Sunday evening for Louis
Olpin. in honor OF his return from
New Zealand. Besides the talk by
Mr. Olpin, the musical numbers and
the talk by Alexander Bullock were
interesting. Mr.. Bullock returned
from a mission to New Zealand
twenty-seven years ago.
Mr.. 0lpin left Pleasant Grove No
vember II, 1912, three years and one
month ago. He went by way OF Van
couver, b c., and the Hawaiian ISL
ands, and returned by way OF San
Francisco. spending some time at the
big fair. On the return trip he was
twenty-five days on the water. For
the first three months he taught n
native school. The next eleven
months he Travelled among the ma
tives, holding meetings. etc. The ma
tive villages are chiefly on the sea
shore and are from ten to thirty
miles apart. The trips were usually
made on horseback.
During the second year OF his mis-
sion he was district president, and
the third year, because OF scarcity
of elders, he had charge OF two dis
tricts. The church is gradually In
creasing in membership on the ISL
and. There are 5000 native members
and 1000 OF English descent. The
whites and natives are rapidly inter
so that those OF half caste
are becoming in the majority. There
are between fifty and sixty elders In
New Zealand, which comprises 100000
square miles.
The natives are intelligent, musical
and hospitable in the extreme. They
live largely on fish, turning the
farming and stock industry largely
over to the Europeans. The church
is teaching the native boys how TO
farm, and this year had seventy OF
them attending the agricultural col
lege that is maintained by the
Mr.. Olpin brought a native boy,
named Richard Marsh, home with
him. The lad Ia 10 years OF age and
Is now attending the public school
here.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
plRAL SERVICES
FOR THOMAS LARSO

y Of the largest funerals held II
'ant Grove for n long time was
for Thomas Larson last Sunday
|! p, m. The Tabernacle was
ped with his many sympathizing
pa who came to pay devotion to
|asmory. Bishop James II. Walker
Ned. The other speakers were
fA Z. Thorne, w. l.. Hayes, James
|hlock and J. ID. Wadley. There
solo by Miss Orpha Halliday
some special music by the ward
p The opening prayer was by
Fander Bullock and the closing
BY Elroy West. There were
~ beautiful floral tributes.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
HANS CHRISTENSEN DIES

Just as we were going to press word
comes that Hans Christensen, who
was taken to Salt Lake hospital two
weeks ago for an operation. had died.
His remains will be shipped to Pleas
ant Grove today, At this writing no
arrangements had been made for the
funeral services.
Mr.. Christensen was about 20 years
of age.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
arcessfu| Institute

!, very successful Alpine dis
.,,,,ute was held at Pleasant
saturday, December IL.
. per cent of the teachers were
!, and all expressed themselves
,.d,s been highly entertained.
,,sllectually and gastronomic-
Howard briggs, president of
4, snd a native son OF Pleasant
was the first speaker, his sub
hing "Team Work" He also
,,d the board of education and
,.,ehers of the district for re-
!, next week to attend the
f,ss Of the U. Il. A., 100 per cent
In the afternoon Professor
q addressed the grammar grade
N, on the subject Of Essen
Harvey Fletcher OF the Brig
| Young university spoke before
rperal session in the forenoon,
many demonstrations on how
~ might be taught In the grades
Incidentally learning from a
Of eighth grade boys from
ssut Grove that science has and
kIng taught--and taught well-in
rades DR.. Fletcher spoke to
|ljgh school teachers In the after
4 on Astronomy" He expressed
Ids, yet pleasure, at the splen-
|vuk which he found being done
h. high schools and grades Of
BE- district. Your enrolment Of
hIgh school students Is little
\ Of marvellous" said DR.. Fletch-
and is certainly worthy Of sim
Il congratulations"
b Fannie d. Cozine, primary su-
fDr Of Jordan district, spoke be-
The general assembly and also
n the primary teachers In the
noon. Her remarks were highly
related by the teachers, espe-
her round table discussion in
itenoon.
ncheon was seved by the Relief
n sisters. But no, luncheon Is
be proper word. Banquet would
nearly express It, for 1t was
zen dinner, cooked and served in
'al manner. Not even the most
ingly critical pedagogue present
complain.
then the music! Not only were
nusical numbers at the institute
lly enjoyed-from the band
met the teachers at the train
Q fourth grade pupils and
ed quartet which discoursed Sc
rs during the forenoon session,
he real hit" Of the day was
when Professor Overlade's
unity orchestra gave a real
Il during the hour of luncheon.
en- all in all, the institute was
nounced success, and Superin-
i Hopkins and those who took
ire certainly deserving Of con-
atoms.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
GROVE
DEFEATS SPRINGyILLE

One OF the best basketball games
of the season was the one last Fri
day night between Pleasant Grove
and Springville. The locals defeated
the southerners with a score of 33
to 30, thus getting a bit OF sweet re-
venge for the way the game ended
in Springville the week before.
The team went to Salt Lake yes
terday to play the fast L. ID. s. bunch
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
SCANDINAVIANS MEET
CHRISTMAS DAY

Following their custom of years
the Scandinavians of Pleas
ant Grove and vicinity will hold
Christmas services In the Pleasant
Grove Tabernacle commencing next
Saturday at IL o'clock a. m. All Scam
dinavians in the Alpine stake are re-
specially invited.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
Pleasant Grove Department

ana Pauper MARK Twain, Winning
of the West (Roosevelt), Story of the
American Indian, Deerslayer Coon
err, Last of the Mohicans (Cooper)
Call OF the Wild London), Little
Shepherd Of Kingdom Come (Fox)
Little Sir Galahad Gray.
s. M. C.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of Thomas Larson de-
sires to express their gratitude and
appreciation to their many friends
for their attention, sympathy and
kindness shown during their recent
bereavement.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs John Holdaway speh
Sunday I'm Provo with relatives.
]. A. Boulter was out OF his sh
five days this week because OF an at
tack Of la grippe.
During John Gardeners ten days
absence on account of sickness, John
West has been acting as night watch
man.
See our line of imported dolls be-
fore purchasing; one-iourth off. He'd
quist Drug Co. .
I Prof. Elmer Miller has been kept
busy the past week receiving con-
gratulations because OF the arrival OF
new girl Sunday. Mrs. Miller am
the new arrival are doing fine.
Isaac Hayes came up from south
ern Utah two days this week to take
an examination under the government
for the position Of surveyor He is
now helping to survey the govern
ment domain.
Some persons buy holly paper for
Xmas. II you buy at Chipman's next
week you get It free.
Mrs. Marie Rasmussen, who has
been Ill for three months at the
home OF her son. II. 8. Rasmussen,
OF American Fork, has improved 80
that she was able to return home
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tan Wagner
who are visiting here from Midway
we're given a pleasant surprise party
at the Culmer hotel Monday evening
About seventy five were In the party
who spent a pleasant evening III
games and refreshments
Miss Luella Nelson drove an auto
to Alpine Sunday In which the fol
lowing were guests: Miss Marjorie
Smith, Mrs. John Atwood, Miss Mel
son and Miss Sadie Atwood. The
party were guests of Mrs. Sam stronl
at supper.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18
PLEASANT GROVE II. 8. NOTES.

In ancient history Mr.. Miller said
that his young daughter could bound
Italy better than the students. Some
OF the students say, "0h, we'll, look at
its papa.
Quality and not quantity was ex-
hibited at the junior party last Sat-
urday night. This was the first party
that has been attempted by tho jun
Tors, but although every member was
not there, II was decided success.
Under the direction OF Miss Thur
man the oral expression class will
give an interesting Xmas program
Friday, during the chapel period.
The open Forum" held its regular
meeting Friday. The subject dis
cussed was Socialism and What II
Aims to Accomplish" Mr.. Larson
gave twently-minute talk on the
subject. after which It was open for
discussion by the club.
From all appearances one would
be led to believe that school Is about
over But II is only one Of those
senior virtues coming to life.
Mr.. Miller has recently remarked
in sociology "that because OF the lack
OF higher society TO perpetuate the
race. some of the more indescribable
characteristics Of society are neces-
sary. Example is better than precept.
A baby girl arrived at the home OF
the Millers Sunday The amount Of
black hair and papa's smile is won
derful
a few days before son arrived at
the home OF Mr.. Overlade. We wish
'he pair happy journey through
life
The biggest thing that has hap
nened since the p. G. II. s. won the
state basketball championship hap
pened last week when A. r. Overlade
received letter inviting the orches-
ira to come and play at the u, II. A.
next week. The orchestra, under the
direction of Mr. Overlade, has been
doing good work, and It is gratifying
TO know that their efforts are recog-
nlzed.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

C. A. Gamett spent Thursday on
business in Springville.
Mrs. J. ID. Wadley went to Salt
Lake City Monday.
For monuments and fine cemetery
work see A. Bradder, Lehi. soft
0verstocked on dolls. closing out at
one-fourth off. HedQuist Drug Co.
Mrs. James Holman, rs years OF
age, is quite Ill with the la grippe
Miss lola Adams is In Salt Lake
visiting her sister. Mrs. J. 0. Clark.
w. II. West of Lehi was visiting
relatives In Pleasant Grove Thurs
day.
A little baby born to Mr. and Mrs.
Hilmer Nelson last week died soon
after birth.
All next week ut Chipman's your
goods will be wrapped In holly paper,
You can use II again.
Mr. and Mrs. Nephi Slater of Leh
spent Sunday with relatives In Pleas.
ant Grove.
Mrs. NJ. ID. Atwood, who has been
very sick with an attack OF la grippe.
is improving.
Bishop L. ID. 0lpin and son, Louis,
were interurban passengers to Salt
Lake Monday.
Wellington Warburton became the
happy papa OF q bouncing baby boy
last Thursday.
Mrs o. +. Heron and Mr.. and
Mrs 81 Mercer went to West Jordan
Thursday for visit with friends.
Joseph Shoell and Charles Sund-
berg attended the horticultural con-
vention at Provo Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
W. II. Homer Jr.. secretary Of tn
Utah Fruit Growers association, made
n business trip to Salt Lake City
Monday.
! Joy will finish your photos before
Christmas II you come Monday. Dec
goth, your last chance TO get Christ
mas pictures at half price. Many
people will be sorry they did not take
advantage Of this offer. Don't be one
Of them.
Glen Matthews, Farley Nelson and
Jacob Nelson left Saturday morning
on weeks prospecting tour In the
Skull valley country.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Shelliday
moved to Salt Lake this week, where
Mr.. Shelliday will operate the inter-
| locking device where the Orem road
crosses the Salt Lake Route.
The s. b. q. Club was entertained
at Kensington by Mrs. Clarence
Weeks Wednesday night. Light re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Rudolph Peterson, who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J. b.
Eddins for ten days, returned Monday
to her home in Sunnydell. Idaho.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T.. Thorne and
Mrs. Thorne's mother. Mrs. Thomas
Beck. all OF Salt Lake, spent Sunday
visiting relatives In Pleasant Grove.
J. ID. Wadley and Ed II. Nelson,
who have been working at the Black
foot sugar factory this winter. re-
turned home Sunday.
l.. w. Lund and son, Martell, ar
rived here from Logan yesterday.
The latter has just been discharged
from the Logan hospital. where he
was confined with poisoned foot.
| T. l.. Jarmin received telegram
Sunday announcing the death OF hi
brother, Hyrum Jarmin, iIf Las Vegas
New. Mr.. Jarmin left Sunday on Il
midnight train TO attend the funeral
Finest line OF imported dolls In the
city. one-fourth of. Hedquist Drug
Company.
The Community orchestra will give
the first OF a series of dancing par
ties In the Orpheus hall Monday
evening. The boys have fine or
chestra for dancing and indications
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

Hednuist Drug Co.. headquarters
for dolls. Closing out at one-fourth
off.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Holloway spen
Sunday In Provo with relatives -
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

The Linden Second ward held a
successful social In the ward amuse.
ment hall last Friday night and used
the funds to purchase seats for seat
ing the building which will be USED
for holding meetings until the ward
ereots its new meeting house.
American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1915-12-18

]. A. Boulter was out OF his sh
five days this week because OF an at
tack of la grippe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-10-13
Total Receipts of Four Games Between Phillies
 and Red Sox, $26S, 332.
WINNERS GET S3,779
 EACH; LOSERS S2,519
Players Share Only in Receipts of First Four Ganes, ReBat nder a0.ng t0 Club Owners. Less Ten Per
 Gent 10 National Commission.

So far as the players sharing in the receipts are concerned. the 1915 world series concluded with yestcr- days game. Under the rules, the players share only in the receipts of ihn first four games. The players, therefore, now know that they will divide $144, ,s99904 between them, and the 4G of them, 22 Rcd Sox and g p'tilles. are alroady figuring on mot or cars, frut farms, fine furs and other necessities.
 The conditions for dividing the money of the series arc as follows: National commission sets to per cent. of all games.
 Players get GG per cent. of the re- maindcr. in the first four games, the club owners getting tho other 40 per cent.
 Tho receipts Of all games afte rthe first four go to the club owners. after the commissions 10 per cent $ de- 1ueied.
 The figures on attendance. recei ats, ctc.. in tho series so far are as fol- lows:
 First Day. Attendance. 19,343.
 Receipts, 51.066.
 Players share, S27,575.64. Each clubs share, S9I91.SS. Commissions share. $5,106.60.
 Second Day. Attendance. 20,306
 Receipts, 52,029.
 Players share, $2S.0o5.e6. Each clubs share, S9.365.22. Commissions share, S5.202.90.
 a'hifd Day. Attendance, 42,300 tworld's recofd). Receipts. SS3.19l, (world's record.) Players share, $4t.923.14. Each clubs snare. $14,974.3S. Commission share, SS,319.10.
 Fourth Day. Attendance 41,096.
 Receipts, $sS,0f6.50
 Players sh2ra, $44,305.74. Commissions share. SS.204.G5. Each clubs share, $29,53674. ! Total to Date. Attendance, 123 043.
 Receipts, s26S,S 30.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-10-13

base. For each foot of the 90 fael Dugey ran. from tha one base to ,he other, h. will draw abcat $2S end the fans must admit that it looks like a lot Of monayz for a little burst o, speed.
 There are membsrs of both clubs whe will draw their share of the. world series Tan.y for doing nothing 9t all. Others will do very little. Bobby Eyrn2 .fpinch hitting yesterday for ChalmersS and who failed to de- liver, will besw.ll paid. Ruth, pinch hitter in the first game, will draw mere than Bryne, for doing he same stunt, but only because it is 2 assumed Boston will win the championship. But to oscar Buggy, Louisian. "csjan" trained to run from alliga- tors must be given the credit of msking the mes valuable stolen base.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-10-13
FRANCE AND ENGLAND
 RATlfY LOAN IN U. 5.
Britain's Chancellor of Exchequer Tells Commons Allies Sought
 More Than Half Billion.

London, Oct. 12.-The house of com mons this evening passed the bill in troduced by Chancellor of the Ex- chequer McKenna to confirm the ac- ton of the government in floating loan of $500,000,0OO in the United States. The bill now goes to the house of lords, after which it is ex- pected to receive the kings assent. The French chamber has already rati- fled the loan, France being joint participant with Great Britain.
 The discussion in the house brought out the interesting state ment that the loan was not large as the allies wished to raise.
 We tried to raise $1,O00,G00," said Mir McKenna. "then $800,00O, 900, then $650, 100000, but were unsuccess- full Half billion dollars was all we could get"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-10-13
PLAYER GETS $25I9
 FOR STEALING BASE
Oscar Dugey, Running for Luderus Yesterday. Paid at Rate of $2S
 Per Foot,

When all the many records mad in the 1915 world series games are tabulated, credit will have to be given to Oscar Dug y, of Shreveport, La, graduate of the Texas league, for pulling off the most valuable stolen base in ,he history of the game.
 Said stolen base was pulled off yes terday, in the eighth inning of the game at Boston, when Dugey. run ming for Luderus, c5vered the dis tance from first base to second base at Fenway park, arriving safely al the middle station, in a cloud of dust. a tick ahsad of the ball.
 The distanct from first base to seccnd base is 90 fest. Dugey is one of the 23 Phillies who will draw down $2,519,99 as his share of the receipts of the world series games. He has done nothing to earn that $2,519.99, except to steal that enc base, which makes it mighty valuable stol n