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The Raymer enterprise., 1917-01-11
But tho mosf Interesting renorfs Of

But the most Interesting reports Of
our progress come from the far East.
There Is now a large and hourlshing
society in China that has made thou
sands Of converts" to Esperanto; and
Japan is much better represented than
In former years. This Is remarkable
In view Of the dissimilarity between
Esperanto and the language Of the
Orient. | translate paragraph from
n letter | received some time ago from
a friend in that quarter Of the globe,
Maj. II. l.. Bush, who is stationed at
Manila. Major Bush writes: Last
May and June Travelled through
Japan and saw many beautiful places
and beheld many wonderful scenes; It
Is beautiful and interesting country.
In Tokyo | met many fellow Esperan-
lists, who were very hospitable and
who did everything they could to make
my visit n happy one. They guided
me and treated me Us guest, and |
made some very good friends" Major
Bush now goes on to say that the JAP
anese Esperantists honored him high
ly as an American soldier, and that In
recognition Of this at a meeting of the
japanese Esperanto association he
was presented with an ancient Japan
ese sword. He continues: "Esperanto
was a great help to me In Tokyo; It
gained me friends, through whose
kindness ! was enabled to see much
more than could possibly have seen
by myself. have always believed In
the practical utility Of the language,
and | am now certain Of It."
A language whose advocates are ms
widespread as the Espcrantists must
necessarily possess great commercial
advantages. Business men In Ger
many, France, Russia and England
are now making active use of 1t, and
viii Increasingly continue to do so.
A significant indication Of the tendency
OF the times Is afforded by the recent
decision Of the common council, Guild
hall, London, that whereas, England
and her allies are preparing to act in
concert in relation to future CONNER
cial affairs, 1t Is highly desirable that
one language be accepted as CONNER
cinl language. to be taught in all
schools" And the resolution, which
have freely translated from an Esper-
anto version, goes on to recommend
for consideration the lVngnages of the
allies. = - -
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Reward for Slogan

The Colorado State Board of Immi-
grafton has, through the Editorial
Association, offered reward Of $40 for
the best state slogan. The contest is
open to all. So dear reader, think up
good slogan and send it to Alva A.
Swain. secretary of the Colorado Ed
itoral Association, 4l9 G. & E. Bldg,
Deyer, Colorado. The judges are Gov.
Gunter, Lieutenant Governor Pullium
and Speaker of the House, Best. The
award will be made at the banquet
rendered the members Of the general
assembly by the Colorado Editorial
Association in Denver, Monday, jan
uary 22nd.
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Whales.

Whales are able to attain such an
enormous size because their bodies are
supported by the water in which they
live. A bird is limited to the weight
which Its wings can bear up In the air.
A land animal, If It becomes too large,
cannot hold Its body of the ground
or readily move about, and is doomed
to certain destruction. But n whale
has to face none OF these problems
and can grow without restraint.
Because whales live In n supporting
medium their young are of enormous
size at birth, In some instances the calf
being almost half the length of its
mother. l once took 25-foot baby
which weighed about eight tons from
an 85-foot blue whale.-Exchange.
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Halt Z Loaf.

A colored congregation In Louisiana,
hearing that a college In Kansas was
comforting the degree Of d. D., for the
reasonable Consideration" Of $50, de-
cided to add to their prestige by rails
ing the required sum and having the
pastor decorated with those dlgnifled
initials.
Strenuous efforts failed to raise
more than half the amount. but moth
ing dnunted. they forwarded $25 with
the request TINT the college would for
ward the first 3D." no that they could
begin addressing the reverend gentle
man as doctor. a favor which they were
sure would assist them very much in
collecting the price Of his divinity"
-Harpers Magazine.
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States Farmers Meet At
Fl. Collins, January 18th

A more than usual interesting pro-
gram is being arranged for the eighth
annual session of the Farmers Con-
gress of Colorado which meets at the
Agricultural college in Fort Collins
during the week of January Is to 10th.
According to the preliminary pro-
gram there will be something doing
every minute of interest to some
branch Of the farming industry, each
association presenting its own part of
the program. Among the prominent
lecturers will be DR.. Potter of the an
iraal husbandry, of the department of
agriculture, and who will speak on the
diseases of stock.
This is the first time that the matter
of animal diseases, which some dairy
men consider the most important prob
lem of all those with which they have
to deal, will be discussed at one of the
meetings. Others will discuss the
question of milk production.
The dates of the dairy association
meeting will be Jan. l6 and II. The
potato growers will meet on the 10th.
the horticultural association on the 18th
and the hog growers on the 18th. The
County Life conference on the 18th
and 10Th, Bee Keepers association on
the 18th and the Womens conference
on the 10th, 18th and 18th.
The delayed program will be out in
few days.
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kALo U s
Tell Il to Mrs. IT, 5. Stollar.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Too late for last weeks issue.
Les Briggs was Keota caller We'd
nesday.
Earl Phipps made trip to Sterling
to have some dental work done.
John Deals sister of Mt Pleasant,
Iowa, is here making him visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Nelson spent
Christmas at Sterling with Mr. Nelson s
parents.
Miss Ward. the Rockaway school
teacher is spending her vacation at her
home near Greeley.
Messrs. Fred Faulkner and Jim
Pospiciol went to Denver Saturday on
business.
A ghost party was given at John
Lewis New Years night. A host of
friends were entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Palmer, and Mr..
and Mrs. Les Briggs and Mrs. Pospicial
Sundayed with H. S. Stollar.
Mr.. VIM. Waneka went to Keota
last Wednesday after his furniture,
some Of which were wedding presents.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Briggs
January first, four-pound girl. Mrs.
Briggs mother came to take care of
mother and baby.
Every farm house in Pawnee valley
where family lives is the owner of a
wind mill and well which makes our
valley look very prosperous.
Mrs. H. S. Stollar, treas. and Mrs.
Rex Hilderbrand, organist. The meet
ings will be held every lst and Bird Fri
days of each month. The next meeting
will be next Friday evening. Mrs.
VIM. Batterton, Miss Geneva Bailor
and Mrs. Elmer Kalous are the pro-
gram committee for tnen.
The pie social given Saturday even
ing netted $7.l5. the proceeds to be
used to buy shades and curtains for the
windows, and also two side lamps for
the school house. Literary was also
organized at the same time and place
when the following officers were elect
ed: H. s. Stollar, pres, Elmer Stollar,
vice-pres., Mrs. VIM. Waneka, secy.,
Mr.. Geo. Kneebone was the center
of big Christmas dinner; twenty-five
sitting down to the table at one time.
Those that ate of the bountiful dinner
were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Palmer, Mr..
and Mrs. Steve Bath, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Kneebone, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kneebone and son Rob, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lewis and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Wagner. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Kneebone, of California, Miss Ida
Wagner, and Mr.. VIM. Brown and Mr..
VIM. Parson, of Lafayette.
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Curious Forms Of Tea.

There are some score or more differ
ent forms Of compressed teas avail
able, from button-slzed tablets In vest
pocket containers to bars Of delectable
fragrance. and from granitelke slabs
Of two to five Kilograms (stlll In use as
money In the interior Of China) to
the more lightly compressed disks and
oblongs In split rattan baskets. The
method Of preparation Of these last is
curious; the leaves, In a state Of wilt,
are compacted by the bare feet of Chi.
nese girls. These teas are esteemed
by the Orientals for their earthly Ga.
vors-L Lodian = IA N@'
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How the AncIents Bathed.

Ancient Rome Is said to have con-
sumcd no less than 340,O00,000 gallons
of water q day; and one of the most
noticeable features of the modern town
Is the prodigal effervescence Of Its wa
ter, gushing from fountains Of every
conceivable size and design. The Trevi
Is the most magnificent In the city, Its
watcrs--called aqua vergine, virgin wa
ter. because Of its purity-the finest.
The old Roman baths required a lot Of
water. The splendid Thermae built
by the degenerate Emperor Caracalla
had accommodation for i,GD0 bathers.
Besides the baths proper. the establish
ment included within Its area, of about
a quarter Of a mile square. n gymna.
stun. athletic field, library. and even
racetraek. Its ruins tower above
the plain today like some mountain
blasted by nature.-Natlona Geograph.
ic Magazine.
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Election Of offlcers

An election of Sunday school officers
was held last Sunday with the result as
follows: c. r. Graves, superintendent.
M. S. Sweet, asst. superintendent,
Ruth Graves, secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. j. L. Miller. asst. secy., Emma
Petrie and lyle White as librarian, Mrs.
Hewitt, chorister, Marie Allen and
Lillian Fowler organists.
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IN MEMORlAM
The Pawnee Farmers Elevator
Company, in memory of
JOHN W. HOBBS

WHEREAS: 1t has pleased our all
wise Providence to remove from our
midst, our esteemed neighbor and CO.
worker, and
Whereas: This organization feels it
has lost wise counsellor and director
we feel 1t our moral duty to make
known as far as possible our bereave-
ment in this untimely loss, and
Whereas: Mr.. Hobbs has been to
US father in the capacity of president
of our elevator. His wise consul has
led us over rough seas and into harbors
of safety. Our hearts are made sad
at his departure, but we must bid him
farewell. Another may do the work
he left. as well, but none could do it
better. Therefore. be it
Resolved: That we extend to the
bereaved family our heartfelt sympa-
thy in behalf Of this company. And, be
it further
Resolved: That copy of these res
olutions be handed to the members of
his family, and copy given to The
Enterprise for publication, and that
copy be entered on the minutes of the
books of this company.
There are pillows far out on the ocean
That never will break on the beach;
So waves upon waves of emotion
May find no expression in speech.
PAWNEE ELEVATOR COMPANY,
By A. E. Pischel, Secretary.
A. G. Nickerson, J. H. White, T. v.
Addington, W. B. Dunlap and G. 5.
Robertson, directors.
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cUN1ER NOW Gov
ERNOR OF COLORADO
Denver, Colorado, Jan. 9. 1917.

Today Colorado passes again under
democratic administration after brief
interval Of two years during which
time republicans have been responsible
for the affairs Of state.
Gov. Carlson delivered his annual
message yesterday afternoon; today at
noon Gov. Gunter will take the oath Of
Office.
The message is spoken of generally
as a strong state paper, full Of sound
advice. The governor spoke at length
on various subjects, dealing principally
on the matter Of fair freight rates Cor
Colorado products, urged better ad-
ministration Of the school lands, amend
ments to strengthen the prohibition
laws, the industrial commission laws.
1t is likely that the message will be
freely quoted upon another page in this
paper.
We write too early to tell you what
the inaugural address of the new gov
ernor will be like. but those who best
know Judge Gunter believe that Gov
ernor will voice sound advice to the
legislature, and that he will outline a
policy in line with sound government.
He has already said enough to indi-
cate that he does not propose to usurp
the legislative function; that he is
not enamored of the policy Of economy
at the expense of efficiency; and that
he hopes to see the coming two years
ones of efficiency in the administration
of Colorado's affairs.
Gov. Gunter is not of the barn-storm-
ing type of a man, but is rather a
dignifed gentleman Of the southern
type, courteous but firm, and one of
whom we expect the state may well be
proud.
Representative Houchens is chair
man of the committee which has to
consider the contest involving the seats
Of the six Denver republicans holding
certificates of election to the House.
While we understand that the contest
ants do not expect to unseat more than
one OF the republicans, there is enough
Of doubt about the matter to cause un-
easiness among the rest Of the Denver
delegation.
In the past contests have. not gener-
ally looked very carefully into the
merits of such matters, but decided
them more upon the partisan needs of
the majority. Might has made right
generally in the past in contest mat
ters. However, arbitrary disposal Of
contests upon this theory has been so
often rebuked by the people at the en-
suing elections heretofore, partisan
conscience has been considerably quick
ened in such matters, and the express
sion is universal that this legislature
will do justly in this case.
There is likely to be great variety
of herd laws presented for the consid-
GRAFTON of the present legislature. At
least half dozen members Of either
senate or house have stated that they
have a bill that will settle all matters
in just the right way.
1t Is not likely that committee as
signments will be known before the
latter part Of this week or the first of
next week. the contest matter may
cause even longer delay.
Not much legislative work need be
looked for until after these assign
ments have been made.
C. R. GRAVES.
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What Really Hure

NO." said the man who was shot IN
tie head By his friend while they were
out shooting. lost the greater part Of
IN ear and was scratched consider
ably, n dent mind the wounds 20
much, but II breaks my heart to have
my head mistaken. by my most int
0ats friend, for q rabbit"
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lire Starts In Rayn.er Store
But 10 Quickly Extinguished

What might have been fire but was
nothing but blaze in NJ. s. Sweets
furniture store last Saturday morning.
Owing to the presence Of mind and q
fewpails Of water it might have been
a big fire. The blaze started in the
ceiling just above the stove pipe and
caused considerable excitement for q
short time.
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Patience and pespsjr.

There Ii no calamity so great that
It cannot be made E.;lc lighter by
patience. 0r gre'A dexl heavier b.
despair.
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January 1st, 1917, the board Of d.
rectors of the State Bank of Raymer
passed suitable resolution Of condol-
ence on the death of the President,
J. n. 4 fuhha.
J. n. fnhha.

This resolution is being embossed and
framed in Denver, and we regret being
unable to publish this Issue.
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MERCHANTS TO
INVITE FARMERS

An enthusiastic meeting of the
Lambertville Merchants association
was held in their rooms in Odd Eel
lows hall on Monday evening, with
all the officers present. Financial
secretary C. G. B. John reported
good collections for the month, and
the report of Treasurer Harry E.
Van Horn, together with the month
ly collections, showed a healthy bal
ance.
The resignation of Byron P. Wal
laston as secretary was received, he
stating that because of his taking
over the drug business of DR.. E. W.
Closson he would be unable to give
the office proper attention for some
time to come. By unanimous re-
quest of the meeting Theodore G.
Kitchin, the former secretary, who
declined the office at the last annual
election, was renamed for the year
by President S. A. Finger. The
membership of the CIosson drug
store was transferred to Mr.. Wollas-
ton by request,
Current bills were ordered paid,
and a donation of $40 to the local
Red Cross fund was made.
The consolidation of the Merchants
association and local Chamber of
Commerce was discussed informally,
there being no request from the
Chamber for such consolidation 1t
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LOCAL WORK OF
THE RED CROSS
New Hope Red Cross.

The New Hope Branch of the
American Red Cross is getting ac-
lively into the work of the organi-
cation.
Mrs. A. Ramsey, the very efficient
president, is most active and keeps
things moving all along the line.
Within the territory covered by
the branch there are still many peo-
pie who have not yet been reached
by the membership committee.
The Publicity committee is plan
ming most active and comprehen-
sive campaign to bring all of the
activities of the Red Cross to the
people of the outlying sections.
The Entertainment committee is
doing good work, and promises us
some very pleasant and profitable
evenings. We all need some things
at times to take our minds off of the
serious matters forced upon US by
the war.
Miss Emma Fell will meet her
classes in Home Hygiene and Nurs-
ing every Wednesday at 3 and 8
p. M, at the Eagle Fire House.
DR.. George Morley Marshall will
meet his classes in First Aid at Lo-
gan Inn on Wednesday evening,
May %, for organization. DR.. Mar
CONTINUED at foot of next column
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THE HANDICAPS
OF BUSINESS

Ellis L. Rowland, of New York
city, special representative of the
Industrial Conservation movement,
gave most interesting and instruc-
tive talk before a meeting of the
Lambertville Chamber of Commerce
held in the city commissioners room
last Friday evening. 1t held the at
tention of the audience from start
to finish, and many questions were
asked Mr.. Rowland at the close of
the address.
Among other interesting things
the speaker said, were:
Does anyone contend that the
public necessity and convenience
require'-to quote the staid old
phrase which usually preceded bill
in New England legislature-any
such number of laws as this? Are
men any more honest, or kind, or
better? For 20 centuries the entire
Christian world has wagged on pretty
we'll with a code of just ten COM
mandments and even today no one
has greatly improved upon them,
save in specifications and twists that
have given rise to few million law
yers. No amount of legislation has
yet improved upon Thou shalt love
thy neighbor as thyself, and property
laws by the million have not greatly
amplifed Thou shalt not steal and
Thou shalt not covet.
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was generally conceded that the two
organizations did not conflict, the
Merchants having always offered
cooperation with the older organ
ization, and even donated consider
able funds to it for road purposes.
The feeling of the meeting was that
the Chamber of Commerce is too
much alive to need any consolida-
ton with the Merchants association,
and the latter could not we'll CONSOLE
date with the former, because of its
greater membership, and much
greater financial resources.
The Hunterdon County Poultry
Association was invited to meet with
the Merchants on Monday evening,
June IS, as their guests, when an
illustrated poultry lecture will be
given. Mayor Theodore Balderston,
Frank Bailey and Secretary Theo-
dore G. Kitchin were named as a
committee to arrange for the affair,
including luncheon for the visitors.
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AMERICA---OUR COUNTRY

Dear abode of our fathers, best home of the free,
The land of the red, white and blue,
There's heart in each patriot beating for thee
heart that will ever be true.
On this beautiful earth, from the the west
Was there ever a country more fair?
We may reverence all Others love thee the best
There is none that with thee compare.
Long, long ere infantne lips learned to frame
The dear of the country love,
Thy protection ours-t always the same
And thy blessings about did move.
Far above US the banner of liberty blew,
Meath its folds safe and secure
And not all the tyrants that earth knew
Could make that protection less
In the days when fathers built Lberty's shrine
And the Stars and the Stripes first utfurled,
They could have guessed what future thine
And what thou woudst mean for the world
Yet how great thou hast grown and the light thou hast shed
Sends it's rays DER the land and the
And the nations whose yrants conquered and dead
Trace most of their freedom to thee
From of the both poor and Oppressed
Turn their hearts deepest longings towards thee,
And they seek thy shores that with they might
From their and their bondage set free
If the country they leave has place in their hearts
AS the land where their fathers have died,
To them there'a nation like that which mparts
The free rights which they there were denied.
When the of secession spread over our land,
When the nation deluged with blood,
Thy in their thousands around thee did stand
The noble, the true, and the good;
With thy love in their hearts, in the of the right
How they swept back the tide of the war!
They returned thee thy flag without stain from the fight
Or the loss of single bright star.
Like fathers come in this hour of Distress
For the despot again lifts his head,
And the earth is deprived of the blessings of peace
And the nations turn pale at his tread:
We are here and all in response to thy call
On thine affairs treasures we lay;
For what would remain should our liberties fall
Or rights be all taken away?
GEORGE BODDIS.
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Local Work Of the Red Cross.

Continued from adjoining column
shall being on the staff of St. Jo-
seph's Hospital, Philadelphia, will
have the use of all needed hospital
appliances and paraphernalia for
teaching and demonstration.
The work rooms at the Fire House
will be open every Thursday at 1.30
p. M, under the direction of Mrs.
]. P. Borden.
Other announcements will be made
from time to time.
Other notes on inside pages.
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All over this country, business
men are crying out against the op-
preston of law. 1t has become
more difficult to know the law than
to keep it. Class legislation has be-
come unbearabIe and rarely neces-
sary. 1t is impossible to carry on
business of any magnitude without
employing counsel, while every great
business association is forced to
maintain permanent corps of law
yers, not to defeat good laws but to
prevent the enactment of unneces-
sary, oppressive. expensive and un-
just ones and saving the legislatures
from being ridiculous at least any
more ridiculous than has recently
become common to the species.
Try to realize that your business
is really as much the community's
business as your own; that as your
business prospers so does the COM
munity dependent upon it for a
living. Do you realize that every
dollar earned can be traced into five
distinct money-drawers of com
munity before it gets back to the
bank from which it was first drawn
to fatten a payroll and therefore it
has a tremendous responsibility to-
ward the common prosperity and
economics? Cultivate publicity and
the community spirit"
Owing to the lateness of the hour
officers were not elected nor other
routine business transacted, but these
were left for later meeting.