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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-10-27

station on the Middle Farallon. !
imagine. therefore, that r1tzmaurice
10 making mis- headquarters on the mid
die island"
How do you reach the islands7''
inquired Cleo.
We will have to take q launch"
was the answer. There are no boats
running regularly TO the islands, and
! ind that the government tender
won't go out again until next week.
SO I've sent Hook down to the water
front to see IL he can hire q power
boat. Here he is now" he added, as
the one-armed sailor appeared in the
doorway.
We'll. HookT he inquired, were
you able to get q boat?"
yes. sir" said Hook, touching his
forelock, man-o-war fashion, I've
found good, stout little power boat
not very big. she amt, but she's we'll
built and seaworthy and I'd cross to
China. in her. Morrissey, the Teller
what owns her. used to be an old ship
mate O. mine. He says he'll take US
out to the Farallons for twenty dol
lars"
Couldn't you nnd anything larger7'
asked Hope.
There was fine big boat sir, a
sixty-footer, tied up at the same wharf.
but her skipper wanted fifty dollars
for the trip"
That's too much" said Hope de-
cisively. We'll take the launch; II
will do quite as we'll. Tell your man
to be ready to start at two o'clock"
Little did Hope foresee the perils
which awaited them of the rock.bound
shores OF the Farallons.
The launch which Hook had en-
gagged lay at one Of the piers which jut
out into the harbor from San Fran
cisco's waterfront like the teeth OF
gigantic comb. Though Morissey, the
ownercaptain, had been told to be
ready to start by two o'clock. owing
to some engine trouble It was con-
siderably past three before he was
ready to cast on. Then came another
hitch. Hook had disappeared.
Now, where the devil has he gone
tor demanded Hope, impatiently
striding up and down the pier.
II guess he's gone to get o drink,
sir" said Morissey. touching his cap.
Il saw him about twenty minutes ago
heading for one of those saloons over
on East street. I'll send q boy after
him II you wish. sir"
NO." replied Hope. well 60 with
out him."
Morissey was quite right In his sur
mise; Hook. who was the possessor
Of . chronic thirst, confident that he
would have time for glass Of beer
before the repairs to the engine could
be effected, had slipped away on q
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-10-27

a Terrific Blow Descended on His
Skull and He Knew No More.
found Hook awaiting them. Under his
arm was package wrapped in a
newspaper.
Come over here, he whispered
mysteriously. I've got surprise for
you"
Leading the way into one of the re-
ception rooms. which was deserted at
that hour OF the night. he closed the
door behind them and bolted 1t. Then.
while Hope and Cleo watched him
curiously. he laid on the table the
parcel which he carried, broke the
airing and unwrapped the paper. Be-
core them lay the missing books!
Great Heavens, man. where did
you get themY We thought that they
were gone Tor good Hope almost
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-10-27
C.ydvE. Os. BY l. Al..sA~ Ss.sG

NoveGsed from the Motion Picture Hy of the Same Nsrw BY ne
r American Film Manufacturing Company
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
Vocational Guidance


WYE HAVE lately been hearing 3n1uca about voca-
| w tional guidance municipalities are taking it
w up private organizations supporting it;
colleges beginning to make 1t part of their work
Trained vocational councillors in increasing demand
All this testifies growing effort to meet real
need But it should at be added the need is one
that ought exist only in slight degree.
No young whose living ought to feel
Obliged outside his home expert advice as to
the calling should take up. &c.. .. ..
The fact that it has been found to train
vocational counseors establish professional bu-
reaus for vocation choosing is bottom grave ndic-
ment Of parenthOod
1t indicates that either too negligent or
too lazy to study their chiIdrens aptitudes that
when the time comes for boy begin his life work
the parent will be able to advise him intelgenty to
the choice it will be best for him to make.
And, undenabIy, many parents have been and are
derelict in this important respect Not only do they
tail to advise intelligenty, often they
force them into vocatons for which they are not nat
urally adapted.
Nearly three hundred years ago there was born
English manorhouse child afterward win renown
as of the seniuses all time Even in
early boyhood gave evidences OF marked inventive
and scientific ability.
But at the of fifteen he was school
and set to farming Wheat growing and sheep raising
were the occupations which he expected to de-
vote himself
In these he had the slightest pre-
ferred to lie under hedge scientific
textbook And he was actually thus engaged when one
day discerning, liberal minded uncle him.
This boy, the uncle promptly insisted. lis not cut
for farmer. Send him school and let him
prepare for college"
Thus. by good fortune Isaac Newton given the
opportunity to do more than any other has ever
done in the charging of knowledge of natures
laws.
History is full of similar examples of saved by
kind fate from vocatons in which they should
have been engaged. But thousands Of other
not thus saved.
Instead they slave the their days
calling wherein they hope achieve at best only
mediocre success In the apt but homely phrase they
are square pegs fitted into round holes.
To correct this evil the vocational guidance.
ment has been put under It's purpose is praise
worthy. Of that there be n question.
Still, repeat, it constitutes indictment of pa
renthood. 1t that parents fully alive to
their duties and opportunities.
The parent who really studies his he can and
SHOULD study him, will hardly fail discern his posi-
bties his limitations and above ALL his special in
terests and apttudes
advising his boy. knowledge, not prejudice false
pride, will sway him. s... .,&
Always, of course, there will be conditions under
which vocational guidance by outside counseors is de-
srable. But these should not be exceptional
And therefore, 1t is hoped that the vocational
guidance movement of today will gradually give place
and guidance in the home and by the
parent
Copyright, 1916, by H. A, Bruce .--
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
The Chain Letter Nuisance

IT HE other day received in the mail the follow
ing letter:
IAN ANCIENT PRAYER.
80 Lord, implore thee to bless all mankind. Bring
thee. Keep to dwell in thee II
The plan is to have this prayer over the
world 1t is said in ancient, days that who wrote
it would be free from calamity, suppressed
it will meet with some great misfortune.
Copy it and send it to nine friends in nine days,
and on the ninth day you will meet with great
JOY. Don't break the chain! e, Sincerely yours
1t is always a delicate matter to reprove anybody
who seems honestly religious By general agreement
modern folks, especially Americans let each others
faith alone no matter how strange it seems.
But the above letter s sample of several 7 nav.
seen, and it must be widely circulated ..
And it is distinctly vicious and can do nothing but
harm. .. -
Against the little prayer itself could object
were it uttered simply and heartfuIly But Just be-
nothing be said it, the effect of it, as
it is presented, is bad. Ii
The windngs of fanatic minds are hard to follow:
One Of their tricks of twisted logic to get your
to general unobjectionable proposition and
to insist that therefore accept all the
liar tenets of their sect.
For instance. You believe in the Bible don't vou .
Well then, you must grant the necessity Of Joining
meeting house, and the danger of twddItns vour
thumbs, of beginning any enterprise Friday and of
avoiding the number thirteen Naturally. =. :
This sort curious reasoning is gist Of all re-
lgious intolerance
Because this little prayer is good, therefore if you
write it nine times win have luck, and if you
DON'T COLLINS will you
might be merely amusing, there are MANY,
approach any religious proposition lightly
They argue it do harm make the nine COPIES
If don't, and anything happen would be
sorry.
1t petty and absurd superstition, but it serves
it's purpose rendering good honest people un.
happy, least uncomfortable .:-
These chain letters unmitigated nuisance
They annoy those whom they cannot brighten.
They purely heather, the of heathen-
the Deity is influenced by our acts of hocus-
pocus
How anyone conceive that the Governor of the
universe be moved to punish a simply because
he declines do what crazy person demands is
beyond me.
not be misunderstood. l no wish to
interfere with the convictions of any human being
irrational they may appear to me- They have
much right to their beliefs their credulites
I have to mine
But when attempts by mail into
Joining with his peculiar OF pety threat
ems me with disaster if l refuse, his letter goes
straight into the basket
So long as religious effort is turned toward making
ones self and better, happier and stronger it
is entitled to of ALL but religious meddn
and the use of supersttous ought ignored
rebuked.
Copyright, 1916. by Frank Crane
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
The Chihuahua Repoh.

One serious revolt among Carranza's troops
may lead TO revolution. with the bandit villa as
its raliying point There lies the peculiarly omi-
nous aspect of the reported trouble at Chihuahua
To north Mexicans. Villa has been hero for
years; and despite his later reverses mis- name is
still word to coniure with. His former adherents
compose large part of the de facto governments
army in the north. Adventures in uniform who
would welcome pretext for returning TO their old
cheftain. The flames once fairly 6indled would
sweep into general mutiny
Could Carranza control such a situation? 1t is
extremely doubtful that his power would last a
fortnight il the villa contagion gained formidable
Roadway. II is possible that General Oregon the
military head and heart of the de facto government
could prevent utter anarchy. He is popular among
the soldiers and people alike and has the qualities
of full-blooded leadership which Carranza lacks
But in any event. Mexican peace will be as remote
ever If the Chihuahua incident is repeated
The problem of Immediate concern is the posi-
ton of General Pershings expeditionary force. The
American troops number only some Eve thousand
It is easily conceivable that they may face a task
incomparably more serious and dangerous than the
pursuit of outlaw gang. No time should be lost
in rushing reinfOrcements to them.
Beyond this immediate problem, however lie
still graver contingencies. If the Mexican masses
are to make hero of the bandit whom our troops
were sent TO capture and to espouse his cause
in preference to civilized regime, the United
States viii have alternative what-it should
do and must do. Theories will fade before stark
condition. FoEbearance will give way to necessity
Intervention. forceful and resoute, will become in
evitable. For this possible task. we are now woe
fully unprepared. Besides the twenty thousand
soldiers scattered along the border only about If
teen thousand troops available for service.
And if these called to Mexico. the remainder of
country will be stripped of army defensive ex-
cept for the National Guard
We are learning grim lesson of unprepared-
1t is to be hoped that the situation may not
lead TO more grievous experience But its gravity
IS unmistakable.
Mexico has been menace for years past. 1t is
now glaring danger. What the outcome will be-
what developments a day may bring forth is be-
yond prediction. One thing. however is certain:
the United States must-Prepare,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
Is the End In Sight?

One doves feather doesn't mean peace but il
may hint how the wind is turning. The news from
Galveston that the British have cancelled large
tonnage arrangements at that port may signify
nothing of present Importance as regards the
European conflict, but it is one of many faint har-
bingers- Both London and Berlin are looking to-
ward the end. They do not expect it in the imme-
date future, probably not within six months per-
haps not within year; but the wars duration is
no longer the hopelessIy indefinite problem it once
was Especially interesting is the recent statement
by N. Alexandra Ribot French Minister of Finance
Addressing the Chamber of Deputies, he said:
I'VE have reached the decisive hour We
can say without exaggeration. without illusion
and without vain optimism. that now see
the end of this horrible war
These words impressive because of their
highly responsible and conservative source. NJ.
Ribot is truly described as 1.-THE wisest and safest
statesman in France, her Grand Old Man: and, as
one observer points out, there can be no question
that his forecast reflects the provision and conf
dence of his associate at the front-Jofre, whose
stretegy must supplement Ribot's in finding
the sinews OF war" In both belIlgerent camps
there have been divers broad claims of ultimate
victory, but this is the first definite assertion. as
recall, that high government official has
made.
The assurance Of the French Minister of Finance
contemplate an early offensive on the western
'front.' and one from which they expect determining
results. IT is noteworthy in this connection that
for months past the movement of British troops
and supplies TO that arena has gone steadily for
sari. ft IS estimated that today the British have
All army o. two million more men i'm Flanders
end france. 'rhis vast preparation could not be
meant FOR purely defensive purposes. The proba-
hInty IS that soon after the German drive against
verdun has spent all its force counter offensive.
me most far-reaching the has yet seen will be
inaugurated.
In the East well the West the plans of
the Allies have an aggressive aspect The French,
British and Serbian forces at Saloniki and at
neighboring points number not fewer than half a
million men, The Russians are pressing forward
against the Turks at a remarkably rapid pace. and
with results that promise to become decisive.
On all fronts, indeed there signs of coming
events that bid fair to bring the conclusive stage
OF the war.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
Planting Time.

Down South in the cotton belt the farmers
are planting their crops, and upon what they
do now their prosperity next October will
probably depend. The outside world does not
care how much cotton they plant and would be
srather pleased to get it cheap next fall
The New. York Commercial.
The outside world" naturally wants to get cot
ton as cheap as it can, but not even the remotest
America at least, observant business all know
that when cotton prices drop below reasonable
figure the resultant injury the South is reflected
through the trade of the entire country. Accord
ingly we find thoughtful publications like the New
York Commercial, which detached from local
or regional interests, emphasizing the danger of
excessive cotton crop in a period so foggy with un
certainties.
Unless all the warnings of experience are ig-
nored Southern farmers will plant cotton sparingly
and foodstufs abundanty this spring. Their food
crops last year were worth nearly twice much
as the most valuable cotton crop they pro-
duced BY supplying their own grain and meat
they recovered from the disaster of 1914 and were
enabled to hold their cotton for fair prices. The
eleven million-bale crop of 1915 far more
profitable than the sxteen-mion bale crop of the
preceding year
Having seen that cotton is not essential to pros
perity but on the other hand that excessive out
put of cotton brings adversely, Southern farmers
should turn the to practical account in the
season now at hand. If they do so, they can face
the future with confidence; otherwise, they will be
in peril of even heavier misfortune than befe them
two years ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
Our AeropIane Service. i,

The United States army has twelve aeroplanes,
eight of which have been sent into Mexico; and of
the latter two have been lost. The navy has six
teen aeroplanes making a total of twenty-eight
machines in this peculiarly important branch of the
national defense.
1t scarcely need be said that the number is
piiably inadequate In the last few weeks, accord
ing TOT recent dispatch from Europe, lieutenant
in the German army has brought down eleven
aeroplanes of the Allies; of his comrades has
bagge6 ten others and French army officer has
taken toll of his eighth German machine. The
least of these feats, remarks writer in the Boston
Transcript, would have put end to the entire
working force of American planes the border,
while the combined shots of the three heutenants
in Europe would have accounted for all the eff
fective machines in both the American army and
navy"
Our shortage of planes, however, is less of a
problem than our dearth of aviators of whom there
are now fewer than one hundred for both land and
sea service The machines could be manufactured
very swiftly but men to operate them would re-
uuire careful and deliberate training. Englands
experience shows that five months are necessary to
devotion an aviator fit for service flying. The French
army has between twenty-five hundred and three
thousand avators, and the British about two thou
sand. In both countries, aeronauuc schools are
turning out new pilots rapidly as possible Daily
the war demonstrates the imperative need for
them. ...
OF all the fields of preparedness in which the
United States is deficient none is conspicuous
than this one. The Mexican excursion leaves the
country with only four army aeroplanes and prac-
tically no aviators to them. The navy has only
sixteen planes; at the lowest estimate it ought to
have ninety or a hundred. 1t is to be hoped that
present events will bring timely Response to these
needs.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
The Fires.

The disastrous fires at Augusta, Nashville and
Paris. Texas have shocked the entire South and
stirred its deepest sympathy Augustus property
loss is reckoned at five million dollars, or more
but beyond this looms the ncalculable sacrifice of
splendid progress and historic shrines. Nashvle's
misfortune is peculiarly depiorable because of the
human affection it entails The fire fastened upon
the residential district, destroying six hundred
houses and leaving thousands of people homeless
Paris, Texas, almost wiped out. These cities
have suffered ineXpressibly, but there is comfort
in the knowledge that all of them have resources
of character which are undaunted and which will
build with speed and courage on the ruins.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
The Navy Next.

In view of the Mexican situation it is natural
and proper that Congress should focus its atten-
ton on the army side of preparedness. But the
fore; they should be dealt with promptly and thor
oughly as soon the question of land forces is
settled.
The feet must always be our first and strongest
line of national defense. Sea power has been the
bulwark of the Allies cause. Had the German navy
been match for the British navy, England today
might be under the invaders heel, or the war might
have ended months ago in a Teuton victory How
ever great an army we may develop, the country
will be insecure until is strong enough to
repel any conceivable enemy and to protect Ameri-
can commerce on the high seas
1t is now inadequate for either of these pur-
ers. more submarines and other auxiliary craft
and especially does it need more ef1cers and men,
number of ships are lying helpless for lack of
crews 10 man them. Thirty thousand additional
men are required for the service today and many
more for the new vessels being built. 1t may be
possible to make fairly good soldier by six months
training, but efficient seaman is not easily
quickly developed. The very nature of his work
demands especial knowledge and skill which only
full experience and practice can impart 49,. g.
Because naval preparedness cannot be attained
except through a comparatively long period of
years. Congress should make all reasonable haste
army needs are the more conspicuous for the
ment those Of the navy touch the very vitals of
the country's security and freedom.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
Quips and Quiddities

An Irishman entered New York postof1ce for the
puruose Of mailing letter his fancee. He paused
in perplexity board containing three letter
slots bearing the words. City" Domestic" Foreign"
Faith" he muttered this is pretty problem
Maggie's domestic; she lives in the city, she's
foreigner beats is how I'm to get the letter
into the three holes at wanst"
During a talk character the teacher held up a
nicture of a kind-faced old
who is this?' she asked
''I,ongfeow,' chorused the class.
Good" said the teacher MARY, tell US what you
notice about his face?'
Lots of whiskers," answered Mary, promptly
Judge.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-03-24
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-01-15
DELEGATES HAILED HOME BY
FORD MUST DEPART ON SHIP
TODAY OR PAY OWN PASSAGE

THE HAGUE, Jan. 15.-(Via London,)-On the eve of
the dsbandng Of the Ford expedition and the departure
on Saturday of majority of the American members for New
York Dr. Charles f. Aked behalf of the members of the
peace board which remains Europe Friday night
gave out the details of what it hoped will be accomplished
He said
CAS- William Jennings Bryan Miss Jane Addams
and Henry Ford at The Hague which have
to believe will be active work looking to peace will be
begun After going thoroughly into all phases of the and
the claims of each nation and considering the possibilities for
peace shall make tentative campaign Then two
the board will visit each begerent nation and invite
the prominent of that nation to appear before the
board give their ideas of how peace be brought about
The greatest minds that Europe and Asia possess shall appear
before The world then will think of peace before
Every expense will be borne by the board"
CASTOR Plaintiff personal representative of Henry Ford
announced Friday night that all members of the party
must leave the steamship Rotterdam Saturday night
pay their return passage This caused much dsappont
ment as some of the party expected to return whenever they
pleased Mr. Plaintiff estimated the expense of the expedition
since leaving New York including the return trip, at $375000
The cost of keeping the peace board with the
pnses of the representatives of all neutral nations expected
to reach total of 81 100000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-01-15
ARKANSAS CITIES SAY
LEVEE WILL SAVE THEM

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Jan Warn.
iugs that white river would reach extra.
ordinary stages as sent ont Friday hy the
local weather bureau last night resulted
m the removal OF many families with
their stock and household effects from
the lowlnnds along the river according
tu advicos received In Little Rock today.
ufncinls OF Newport and Ratcsvillc say,
however that thcy do not upprohcud 70
severe flood danger iu view OF the Nnt
that their loyccs are lu good condition
Nuro wuur, was spJut repairing lo,rrs
after August floods than hVs been spnU.
On wears, they sHN and the cities them.
selves Will uu, suffer unless lovrrs below
and above the cities are unequal to Tine
strain
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-01-15
u. s. SUBMARINE
SINKS IN NAVY
YARD; KILLED

NEW YORK, Jan. l5.-The
United States submarine E-2
was today blown up and sunk
in the Brooklyn navy yard. A
report from the yard to police
headquarters said twenty men
had been killed and a number
injured.
The submarine was blown
apart, it was said at the navy
yard, by an internal explosion,
the cause of which is not yet
known.