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The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
WIT FROM CHINA
Eastern Sense of Humor very
 Much Like Our Own.
Samples Show There Has Been Little Change in Human Nature Through
 the Centuries.

 ous, he is not without genuine sense of humor. His literature is highly seasoned with witticisms and humor- Ous situations. Unfortunately, brevity, which is essentially the soul of wit of his proverbs, is impaired in the trans lation into English. Also there h much of Chinese humor, even that found in the books of the most famous writers, that is too broad for literal translation.
 Nevertheless, human nature is, and has for thousand years, been funda- mentally the same. This is shown by the following epigrams. taken from the work of a writer. u Shang Yin, who lived twelve hundred years age in the Flowery kingdom. The trans lation from the Chinese was made by Mir. w. F. Mayors.
 The headings are the Chinese authors own:
 Conditions Out of Place. A poor Parsee.
 A sick physician.
 fat bride.
 teacher who does not know his letters.
 graybeard given to flirting.
 What One Does Not Despise. When one is huDgry-coarse victu- als.
 When one is on the tramp-the sor- riest nag to ride.
 When one Is thirsty cold rice water.
 Comparisons A courtier-is like pumpkins, which grow best in the dark.
 A crow-is like a fiddler, he makes music when he's hungry. judge-is like a tiger, never moves but he does some injury.
 What it is Better Not to Know. A fiddler had better not know music, or he will he thrown out of work. A woman had better not know poet ry, or she will lose her reputation. A servant had better not know his letters. or he will get into trouble. A scholar had better not know any thing about handicrafts, or he will be held in contempt.
 vexation.
 Sitting down to feast and feeling the stomach ache.
 Finding the bottle empty in the midst of jolly night.
 Not being able to get rid of ones poor relations.
 Extreme of Unpleasantness. Blundering upon matters which are taboo in a friends house.
 Meeting creditor when one can't pay ones debts.
 Hearing drunken babble after one has become sober
 Tribuiations
 To invite distinguished guest, who fails to come to dinner.
 To have a disagreeable fellow come on his own invitation.
 To be buttonholed by a drunken, man.
 To have no money when things are cheap.
 To be seated opposite the man you hate.
 Growing Follies of the Age. Envy. hatred and malice.
 Invoking the gods when one is drunk. Women clacking about the streets. MOrtgaging ones property.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
Variability.

Do you regard poker as a gentle mans gamer
 "So far as that goes," replied Cac- tus Joe, tits like every other game rom politics to penny ante. Whether It's gentleman's game or not de- pends entirely on who happens to be playin' it."
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

Let's hope the wave of price-cutting is one of these permanent waves"
 Europe seems to think that Amer ica should always stand loau.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

The former emperor Charles is hardly more than Perhapsburg and, if there is walters job in a Switzer- land tavern available for him, we ad- wise him to take it.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

In 1886 the United States demanded that France withdraw her military forces from Mexico, which was im- mediately done.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

If the universe is finite, as Einstein asserts, why don't they always find those balls Babe" Ruth knocks out of the park.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
Endless Tale.

Mamma, where do eggs come frOm?''
 From the chickens, my dear" "Well, mamma. that's funny; papa said that chickens came from eggs"
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

Sea water contains certain ingredi- ents, such as compounds of iodine, which make it useful as an internal medicine in certain illness.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
yud Iunkins

Jud Tunkins says after a man has been cured of an ailment it's liable to take him quite some time longer te get over the medicine
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

Pessimism is brlieving the home team has no chance even before the umpire shouts "Play ballw
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

It's getting harder and harder to think up some excuse for viewing Japan with alarm.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

Owing to lower prices, America will furnish Italy with her main supply of coal for the next five years.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

Germany can wind up the allied watch on the Rhine only with a golden key.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
FOR SALE-Rig work team. Frank
 Bennett Feed Yard. 4-8-tf

FOR SALE - Pretty eleven large roomed house, six lots in beautiful location. Furnace heat, cellar, large workshop, garage, washroom, lino.
 leum and enameled bathroom and kitchen, built in buffet, china clos cts and bookcase. Sidewalk. All modern conveniences. Partly furn- ished, reasonable. Inquire, SPA w.. Birch. 4-22-tf
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
CLASSIFIED ADS A Direct and Economical Medium for Buyer and
 Seller. Use This Coumn-It Pays.

FOR SALE-Poland China pigs ready to take away May 20. F. H Patton, Pump House Ranch.
 5-13tf.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

STATE LANDS-Now is the time to renew your lease expiring June 30th, 1921, on State Land. Let us handle this for you. Boyce & Evants, Land Specialists, Heard Building, Phoenix, Arizona. May 20-4t.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10
A pipe won't burn your tongue if you smoke PA!
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Prince Albert is soid in foppy vsd bags, tidy red fins, ha nd ome pound and haif pound tin humidors and in the pouna crystal glass a U sn | d or sOifh sponge nsoistsnsv
 kop,
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

WANTED-For two months baginn- ing June 15, clean, comfortable house with sleeping accommoda- tions for six. Phone 73-W. 2t.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

FOR SALE-Hatching eggs from thoroughbred Rhode. Island Reds Phone 269, Mrs. F. o. Allen, s23 West Aspen ave.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

WORK WANTED--By hour. House cleaning or washing. Phone 127-J. 5-27-4w-pd.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

TWO COWS for sale, also one horse and buggy. Mrs. Anna Bean, 216 w. Railroad Ave. June 10-tf.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

FOR SALE-Second-h hand double har-
 ness. J. L. Daughterty, 20 E.. Cherry ave. J4-2t-pd.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

WANTED-Young chickens. from 1 day to 4 weeks old. Inquire at the Sun Office.
The Coconino sun., 1921-06-10

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The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20
NORTH DAKOTA ELECTION

The North Dakota recall election is assured It probably will be held Tuesday, November l. Enough signatures are on the petition to make 1t necessary under the recall law. The recall is aimed at Governor Frazier, Attorney Gen cral Lemke and Labor Commissioner Hogan These three are members of the state indus trial commission, which, under NOn-PartlSan League political control, became vested with extensive power There are no Democrats or Republicans in North Dakota when this issue is involved. It is question of being for or against the Non-Partisan League and the in dustrial commission.
 The recall election will be of more than state wide interest. Not only has there been immediate effect felt by banks and business concerns quite generally from the North Da- kota situation, but students of economics and particularly those interested in what really has been an experiment in state wide Social ism have followed developments closely.
 At present the Bank of North Dakota is not paying checks drawn on 1t hy its dcpoSitors Not tap of work is being done by the Mill and Elevator Association, which has half built mill and elevator, into which about a million has so far been put The Home Build ing Association has stopped work, and the variOusc other enterprises, such as chains of newspapers and grocery stores that were to bring untold happiness to the farmers while knocking down the hated money power, all are dormant. Everywhere over the state there is disgust
 Non-Partisan League people have kept their adhcrcnts pretty we'll in line by saying that as soon as the state bonds were sold, activities would be resumed by all these various auXil- iarios but the bonds have been offered oXten- sivcIy in New York and Chicago and nobody seems to want them
 Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Washington and other western states are congratuIating them selves that they were able to defeat the plans of the Non Partisan League leaders during the past four years. The league is now opening a campaign in Oregon.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20
IDLE LANI AS BAD AS IDLE MEN

Increased production is the cry of the times. Increased production from land is just as inn portant as increased production by human
 labor. The iG'cncss of one hundred million acres of forcsI land is just as serious today and more lasting in its effects than the idle ness of tlious uds of skilled mechanics, the American Forestry Association argues in its campaign for national forest policy. It is nothing short i national folly to go on, year after year, devastating millions of acres of forest land and failing through bad organiza tion, through inadequate public effort, and through a lack of clear definition of public and private responsibility to produce one of our most essential raw materials
 The nub of the question is to stop forest devastation and to put waste land to work growing trees. Dismiss at once the use of cut over land for farm crops or other forms of production besides growing timber. No one questions if when the land is needed for such purposes. But until it is actually employed otherwise, let it be kept at work producing timber. Public support for fire protection and tax adjustments cannot be obtained unless the men and the industries primarily intcrst ed ill the land do their part and the joint cffort actually succeeds in growing timber. Mr. Business Man you are vitaly affected by this forest question. Write the American Forestry Association at Washington for the facts,
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20
ARE WE READY TO THINK

How are taxes to be reduced or at least how are they to be kept from increasing beyond the bounds of reason! Ii is useless to com plain about high taxation unless the people generally are offered remedy which is ac- ceptable.
 When the burdens of the government begin to opprcss the individual he is inclined to blame the public official or political party in power at the time As matter of fact this attitude is somewhat like locking the door after the horse is stolen
 As the so-callcd standard of living of the individual in this nation has increased, so have his demands on the city, county and state governments increased.
 In developing a magnificent system of pub lie undertakings, we have at the same time developed tremendous overhead and a large number of public employees
 As the successful individual must finally adjust his living expenses to a less fgurp than his income so much the successful com munity finally adjust its tastes and demands on government to its ability to pay the bill by taxation upon itself
 As nation we are responsible for our own government. If we sanction and permit waste and extravaganza it is our own fault It is useless to blame temporary public off
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20

cials " holn we are responsible for putting in office. If the people wish economy and a reduction in tax burdens it lies entirely within their own power to secure them. Honest and efficient public service should be recognized by retaining capable officials in their posi- toins. The right kind of men should be en- couraged to go into public service by knowl- edge that meritorious work in public life will be recognized as badge of honor in the com munity.
 Unless we are ready to curb our demands for public expenditures it is useless to com plaint about the increasing burden of taxa ton. We must set the example which we expect our public officials to follow.
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20
THINGS WE THINK
THINGS OTHERS THINK AND WHAT WE THINK
 OF THE THINGS OTHERS THINK

We speak of taking" vacation, but it's the vacation that takes"
 About the only ladies" nowadays those who in sist that they and No woman ever actually took any flor better
  for worse" She takes him for better is always surprised to fonds that he is London society decrees that dogs must match in col the furs of the mistress whom they accompany We presume the men fur in the early hours of the day to match the dark brown taste in their mouths
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20

After wallowng around on bedrock for long that cannery interests becoming generally debtated, prices started upward and continued to rise until the stage has been reached where cauneres which still operating can make money. Reds" selling well, and other varieties "chums "cohoes dogs" and
 pnks all of them warranted turn red command ing prices that justify preparing them market And what is better, the indications next will witness further encouragement fishing and canning ndustries-Stroer's Weekly
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20

The assassination of Deputy Marshal Anders at Hot Springs the fourth killing of peace officers in the federal service in Alaska within timea percentage Cf nt"ics that equals that of troops killed in battle during the World Deputy Marshal Evans Seward Deputy Marshal Calhoun Craig Assistant Dis trict Attorney Ragan al Ketchkan and Deputy Mar shaI Anders have all paid the supreme sacrifice their service of the public-Juneau Empire
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20

Some mining companies mine the public others mine the ground. The Fish Creek Mining Company is one of the latter If all the companies holding claims this district would emulate the example by this entcrprsng coerie the camp would at jump into prominence the most prosperous the continent Unfortunately ninetenths of the socaled mining companies
 the country They retard development and their claims should be forfeted-IIyder Miner
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20

If you lived in country that had mineral gold bearing rocks that would induce capital invest money do you must work in harmony. We know of people both
 living and dead that actually knocked the mining prospects around Sitka. Now there's a satisfaction and a hopeful future since the Chicagoff mine is the richest in world. and situated in the Sitka mining district This oyercomes all this alsty and hereafter people you find Sitka Sun
The Cordova daily times., 1921-09-20
Voice of the Alaska Press

Amundcen says he will wireless from the north pole Better lay off, Roald; congressman may hear of it and withdraw for conservation purposes-Anchorage Times.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
SOLDIER BOY BURIED SUNDAY

The body Of Joseph Ward Perks,
when arrived here from France a
lew days ago, was burned In Edge
hill Cemetery with appropriate cere-
monies last sunday aIternon. Fun
erai services were held in the M. Il.
Church, South, and also appropriate
exercises at the grave, including the
sounding of taps and firing of
volleys over the grave, the JACKSON
Perks Post OF the American Legion
and Washington Camp, Patrotlc
Order Sons OF America attending in
BODY. Kevs. I. M. Swami, Goodwin
FREEZER and Conrad II. Goodwin
participated in the services. Private
Jerks was gallant member of the
both Infantry, of the Argonne Re-
placement Division, and uled on the
4th day of November, 1918. He was
wounded in action In the Argonne
Division, and was taken to hospital,
where he died of his wounds. He Is
survived by his father and mother,
who lives on the Starry property
north of town, and three brothers and
six sisters, Messrs. G. C. Perks, of
Charles Town; James Perks, of
Clarke County, and Philip Perks, of
this county; Mrs. R. R. Boyles, Mrs.
Pearl Stewart and Mrs. Mollie Holder
of Martinsburg; Mrs. Virginia Hough
and Misses Lula and Sadie Perks, of
this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
CHURCH ITEMS

The Brotherhood of st. Andrew
will hold no meetings during the
month OF August.
There will be the usual midweek
services in the Presbyterian Chapel
on Wednesday evening at p. m.
Services in st. James Catholic
Church second Sunday, Mass 8:45 a.
m; Fourth Sunday 1880 a. M; even
ing services 1880 p. m.
The Christian Endeavor will give a
Social Evening to their organization
on next Friday evening beginning at
z o'clock in the Presbyterian Chapel.
Rev. Mr.. Ralston, native from
Scotland, preached very practical
sermon in the Presbyterian Church
on Sunday morning, taking his text
from st. John 3rd chapter, 18th
verse. For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten son,
that whosoever believeth in him shall
not perish, but have everlasting life"
The minister stated-that should the
whole Bible be destroyed and that
one verse left Of it, there was enough
knowledge of Salvation in it to save
world. Then he said he watched
the launching of the Titanic. On
the side of this monster vessel was
this inscription "There Is No Cod
and every one knows the terrible fate
of this vessel and all on board dashed
to pieces by an iceburg.
On last Sunday evening the Pres
byterian congregation had the
pleasure of hearing their former
Pastor, Rev. H. M. Moffet, who
preached an able sermon from the
32nd chapter of Isaiah, 1st verse
Behold, a King shall reign il
Righteousness, and princess shall rule
in judgment" There were large
congregations both morning anC
night, and there was special singing
by the young men of the Choir, Is il
number.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
MISS FEACANSs DIES AT
WHEATLAND.

Miss Dove Feagans died at her
home at Wheatland, this county, at
9:16 o'clock this Tuesday morning,
after lingering illness, of several
months, aged 38 years She had been
in declining health about two years.
Miss Feagans was a faithful member
of the Presbyterian Church, and was
young lady of excellent qualities,
and will be sadly missed by large
circle of sorrowing relatives and
friends. She is survived by her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder c.
Feagans, and by four brothers and
three sisters, Mr.. Starry Feagans,
Va; Mr.. Calvin Feagans, of
Chambersburg, Pa; Mr.. Cecil Fea-
gans, of Briggs, Va, and ME- Preston
Feagans, and Misses Vivian, Ruby
and Gladys Feagans, at home. Fun
eral services will be held in the
Presbyterian Church in Charles Town
next Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
and her body will be laid to rest in
Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
J. WAGER FRITTS DIES IN
BALTIMORE HOSPITAL.

Mr.. j. Wager Fritts died at St
Agnes Hospital in Baltimore on last
Friday afternoon, aged IA years, 2
months and 20 days. Mr.. Fritts was
a well-known farmer of jefferson
County, and went to the hospital in
Baltimore about eight weeks ago for
treatment, for severe pains in his
head, which had been developing for
sometime before that time. He
seemed to improve very much under
the treatment until last Thursday
night about 1890 o'clock, when he
was taken with hemorages of the
nose, and died at l o'clock Friday
afternoon. He leaves a wife, and 5
children, 3 boys and girls, and also
l boy by his first wife, who was
Miss Lemon. Funeral services were
held at his late residence near Lee
town on last Sunday at 4:30 P. M
Interment in Edge Hill Cemetery,
Rev. T. M. Swami, assisted by Rev.
Lambert had charge of the service.
Zemry l.. Dunn, son of Mr.. VIM.
Dunn near Kabletown, died last Sun
day aged ! year and 2 days. Funeral
Monday. at P. NJ Interment in
Edge Hill Cemetery.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
OH! MY BACKi
The Expression of Many a Kidney
Sufferer in Charles Town.

A stubborn backache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the
kidneys are infamed and swollen,
STOPPING brings a sharp twinge in the
small of the back, that almost takes
the breath away. Doan's Kidney
Pills revive sluggish kidneys-relieve
aching backs. Ask your neighbor!
Here's Charles Town proof:
A. w. Grove, 410 w. Liberty St.,
says: 81 have found Doan's Kidney
Pills to be a good remedy for kidney
complaint and always recommend
them. My kidneys were in such a
weak and disorded condition, / could
hardly bend over, when I got up in
the morning. During the day / had
a steady dull ache across my kidneys.
Often when / stopped, / had sharp
catches in the small of my back and
my kidneys did not act right. Doan's
Kidney Pills were recommended to
me and I got supply at Brown and
Hooff's Drug Store. They just suit
ed my trouble and soon had me free
from backaches and regulated my
kidneys"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Grove had. Foster Milburr
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
LAST NIGHT.

At the regular meeting of the City
Council last night there were present
the Mayor and all the Councilmen.
A delegation of citizens were be-
fore the council in regard to the I'M
finished work on South Mildred
street, and the Street Committee was
directed to examine into same.
Only other routine matters were
acted upon.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
HARPERS FERRY AND BOLIVAR
NEWS.

Scientists say the unusual heat is
due to spots in the sun caused by the
eruptions of gas which are the
greatest in seven years.
The M. E. Sunday School OF
Bolivar held their picnic in Peachers
woods.
Miss Sarah Cavalier has returned
from New Jersey.
Mr.. George Weber, wife and child
and mother are home on Government
leave.
Mrs. Echols and daughter, of Cum
berland, Md, is visiting her son, Mr..
Ben Echols.
Father Edward Tierney, of Lynch
burg, Va, is visiting his sister, Miss
Jennie Tierney.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

Prof. Wright Deny returned to
Charles Town last week having spent
a busy vacation. After completing
an engagement teaching in the Sum-
mer School at Shepherd College,
Shepherdstown, he filled another ap-
pointment in the State Grading
Board at Charleston. Prof. Denny
was one of IL persons belonging to
the Board.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
AERIAL DEMONSTRATION AT
CHARLES TOWN coLoRED
HORSE SHOW.

Subject to weather conditions or
any accident, Capt. Wright aide to
Brigadier General Williams Mitchell,
Assistant Chief of the U. S. Air Ser
vice, will give an Aerial Demonstra-
ton over the Horse Show Grounds,
Thursday, August 25th about q
o'clock, driving a DeHaviland type of
aeroplane equipped with Liberty
Motor and carrying two passengers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

There will be Lawn Party for the
benefit of st. James Church, Charles
Town, w. Va, Tuesday, Aug. g., at
$50 P. M. Fancy and useful
articles, dolls, baskets, grab bag,
bargain table; ice cream, home made
cakes and candy. Baskets our
speciality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

For best Fertilizers at cheapest
prices see us before buying.
w. c. RELY & Son.
Telephone 2l5-lS,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16
CARD OE THANKS.

We wish to thank the kind friends
who gave assistance and sympathy at
the time our dear son and brother
was brought from overseas and
buried.
Ina p psvks and fauiIv
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

For big yields use "Swift's High
Grade Fertilizers" there are no bet
ter. W. G, RELY 4 Son.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

1t pays to use "Swifts High Grade
Fertilizers" Let US have your order
w. c. RELY & Son, Local Agents.
Telephone 215-13.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

Look out for the Tree of Baskets,
August %, lawn party at st. James
church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

<hanics, railrOaders,
EDr. Thomas Electlc
spts burns. bruises.
ID every home. 3Oc
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1921-08-16

b see US if you want
heep. We have the
nll make you inter
hem. We can fur
i flock or in carload
4 c. RELY & Son.
IN.