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Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30

to see you once more should be grant
ed permission to annihilate space and
be visible to you, at least
Don't talk to me about dying when
both of us are about as healthy speci-
mems OF young manhood as there sre
to be found / replied, and the con
versatlon was dropped never to be re-
called to my mind until long years
afterwards.
About that time our paths in life
dlverged. ] took up the study of law.
Horace that of medicine lie spent sew
eral years in the northern part Of the
state studying practical surgery with
an experienced old surgeon who ex
celled in certain branches OF their pro-
fession. Horace himself became an ex-
pert. and was afterwards made surgeon
general OF Illinois.
81 married and settled down. but
Horace remained a bachelor; people
called him a woman hater. but | knew
better, and that tho man did not live
who had tenderer. truer regard for
woman than my friend.
81 suspected there had been some
sad romance in his life. but on that
subject and that only was he reticent
with me.
Horace was often our guest, and
when he came We strolled of together
or shut ourselves up in the library, un-
til my wife would be almost jealous OF
this monopoly OF my time.
"On the occasion OF one OF his visits
Horace again alluded to his old theories
about the powers of the soul, and stat
ed that his profession gave him chances
for closely observing the dying; that
he had seen them grow calm and re-
main apparently oblivious to every
thing around them for a long time
then suddenly awake to consciousness
OF their suffering. but ready and willing
to go, as II all their earthly desires had
been fulfilled. My experience is,' he
added, that Christian souls are al
lowed this great privilege in answer tc
devout prayer
For goodness sake, Horace ! ex'
claimed. don't tell me you are becom-
ing spiritnalist.'
Not a bit OF II, john he answered
'So-called spiritualism Is disgusting tC
me. but | do believe that our souls
while still on earth, are sometimes oil
lowed to go where they wish-and
may yet be allowed to convince yot
that my theory is true
"'You are getting morbid, Horace
and don't wonder, as you are so mucl
alone. / don't know OF any one wh'
needs a wife more than you do; VIII!
in heavens name don't you marry?'
replied. He grew serious in an in
stant, and changed the subject. Thi
visit from him was at Christmas time
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30

and before he left we arranged vaca-
tion trip to California for the next
summer.
ly the next six months; We were 20
meet in Denver the following July and
proceed from there together.
my wife and | reached Denver at
the appointed time. and remained two
days; still no sign Of Horace. We were
reluctant to go on without him. so de-
termired to do a little sightseeing.
and went on to Colorado Springs. leav-
ing word for him to follow.
I'VE Joined party for a trip to
Pixies Peak, and arrived at the Cliff
house, where we we're to dine. After
dinner | left my wife with party Of
ladies and strolled off alone to reyel IN
the grandeur of the scene.
IL wandered far enough to be out or
the sound OF their voices. then button
ing my overcoat about me. for 1t was
pIercingly cold at that altitude and diff
ficult to walk more than a few steps
without gasping for breath in the rarl-
fed air; yet ] enjoyed the grand soli-
tude and was filled with a sense of be-
ing alone with God on this mountain
top. | seated myself on a boulder.
clasping my hands about my knees
and sat gazing at the clouds below,
tinted in every imaginable hue by the
suns rays and looking like a wall OF
pearl and jasper shutting of the world
from view.
How long sat there do not know
| Suddenly | became conscious that
was not alone, and looking around to
see who was the intruder l discovered
Horace sitting on a boulder near me
| could see him more plainly than car
see any OF you, for the searching lighI
OF the sun was pouring down upon us
And there he sat looking lovingly int
my face, as he always did when we met
the same dear old chum as of old
81 was so surprised by his sudden ap
pearance that for minute or two
only sat and gazed at him, my hand
still clssped about my knees. He di'
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30
MADE FLAGS FOR FOUR WARS.
Mrs. Corkin Helped Fashion n Danpcr
for the Boys OF 1919.


II ~ altogether probable that k.s.
A c. Corkin. who lives on the shores
Of Lake Champlain, is the only woman
who can truly say that she has made
American flags for four wars in which
her country has been engaged. Mrs.
Corkin can boast of having helped
fashion the star-spangled banner to
encourage the boys to victory in 1912.
In the Mexican war. In the rebellion
and in the present conflict with Spain.
Mrs. Corkin was born in 1904, and
when a mere slip of a girl watched
from the top of her fathers barn the
famous battle i'm which Ethan Allen
squared accounts with the British
forces and American grit won the day.
The flag carried by Aliens buecoats
was made by the women of the coun-
tryside and Mrs. Corkin's tiny fingers
helped sew the banner which led the
boys to the fray. The fercest part of
the struggle took place only short
distance from her home near Platts-
burg, and a big cannon ball sailed into
the yard and the grass and dirt u
plowed up were thrown on the stable
roof where she and her sister were sit
ting. terrifying them so that they were
glad to hide away in the home cellar
until the last echoes of the battle died
away Again in lS4S. while the war
with Mexico was in progress Mrs
Corkin aided in making flags for :he
United States troops, and during the
civil war helped supply two regiments
with full stands of cOlors. When La
fayette visited the battlenelds of the
two great wars for American indeper.
dence he was the guest of Mrs. Corkin /;
mother, and partook of dinner at theft
house on the night OF the battle al
Rouse's Point The place takes Ia
name from Col. Rouse. who was The
first man to settle in that territory
Though 81 years of age, the old lady
is still hale and hearty, and en- route
on visit to Michigan she stopped ir
Cincinnati to visit her son. 1t wa
here that she went to work on he
fourth batch of flags. Her son has
large embroidery store and he received
a rush order for some handsome ban
ners. When Grandma Corkin heart
of It she rendered her services AM
made a record as veteran maker o
| lags
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30
AVALANCHE ON MOUNT RAINIER
Millions of Tons of Rock, Snow and leo
Crash Into "a Glacier.

Crash Into Glacier.
New York Sun; Tacoma, Wash.-An
immense avalanche came tearing and
roaring down the side of Mount Rainier
Friday evening about o'clock 1t
struck the base of the mountain with ii
report like that of a tremendous clap Of
thunder, and it was heard distinctly in
Tacoma, sixty miles away. People here
thought an earthquake had occurred.
This afternoon Alexander Driver and
Peter Smith arrived from Mount Rainier
with the news that the supposed earth
quake was an avalanche, which came
down the backbone OF a "cleaver," :"
lying between two branches OF Mowitch
glacier. The top of this cleaver has an
elevation OF 10000 feet. 1t extends
several thousand feet down the noun
glacial branches come together. The
avalanche started near the top of this
cleaver and swept over the rocky sur
face to the Mowitch glacier proper.
Down this II sped to where the glacier
terminates with precipitous Icy walls,
V'Nl "hNh ~ iS"pNu ii'o 'hV biN"N
chasm below. A large part of this
glacier was carried down with 1t.
Driver says that millions of tons OF
rock and ice and snow tumbled down.
The settlers watched Mount Rainier to
see II there was to be an eruption. A
great snow field which existed the day
before, where the avalanche started.
was seen to have fallen down, and the
indented patch OF the avalanche and
the broken glacier were plainly visible
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30
PITTsBURG's GOOD FORTUNE.

Pittsburg is again In luck at the gen,
erous hands OF Mr.. Carnegie. The Car.
negie Institute and Its branches have
already had the stimulus OF $3.50, ,00c
from him and the proposed technical
school was presented year ago with
100000 for It's endowment. Now, In
accordance with Mr.. Carnegie's plans,
the institute is to be enlarged by the
erection Of new buildings and a great
mechanical building for the school Is
to be construed as soon as the proper
site has been selected. II has been In
timated recently In Eastern papers
that Mr.. Carnegie has already donated
s33. 900. 900 for these purposes, but this
Is probably a mistake, as Mr.. Carnegie
not only has made no public statement,
but has declined to talk of his plans
with outsiders. II is conceded that he
will donate several millions for the
building and endowment OF the tech
nical school, but how large sum n
will be will depend upon the reports OF
experts, which are now In readiness
The trustees think II will require an
outlay OF $5,O0O,O00 for buildings and
grounds. and $25.000,OO0 for endow-
ments. II Mr.. Carnegie comedies with
their views he will be making more
rapid progress In giving away his for
tune during his lifetime. The purpose
OF the new school will be the training
and education of apprentices and stu
dents In all trades. Chicago Journal.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30

Sailed with n Cross Fin on Her Keel
From the Biddeford Journal: Dur
ing the yachting season last year It
was noticed that the Syndicate, boat
owned by four yachtsmen, was always
a tail ender, but the cause of the back
wardness was not apparent. II was laid
to the huild OF the boat or the bad
seamanship of her shippers, but II now
appears that the trouble was elsewhere.
The secret has just leaked out The
owners OF another boat at the opening
OF the season hit upon a simple device
for Kidding themselves of the Syndi-
Gates rivalry. They pulled the craft
upon the shore and nailed a board
across her keel. This had the effect OF
making the Syndicate very stiff, and
there was little danger of her tipping
over. but the effect on her speed was
equally marked, and, as has been said.
she usually managed to get distanced
in a race. Blissfully ignorant OF the
handicap they were carrying the own
ers OF the craft continued to sail her
in this condition all summer and at
the close OF the season the board was
removed in the same surreptitlous
manner.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30

Dustless roads are made possible nv
new material, composed OF a fine
earthly or mineral matter charged with
heavy oil, placed in the leveled beds CT
ordinary roads.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1901-11-30
NUMBER THIRTEEN.
(By james de Baun.)

N a private dining
room Of one of Chi
cago's palace = like
hotels there was as
sembled. not many
years ago, a re-
markable gathering
OF legal talent;
such an assemblage
as can rarely be
furnished ex OF In
this Western " orlt
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20

Moriarity, preferred by Captain Spillane,
of being two hours late in reporting for
duty November 4, was dismissed. Mori-
arity admitted the charge, but pleaded Ill
ness, and Captain Spillane said he be-
lieved Moriarity was i'll, but had preferred
the charge as a matter of formalfty.
The appointment of john Doyle, a
watchman on the Panama Railroad s
wharf, as a special policeman, was re-
voked on evidence of his having been in
toxicated and threatening sober and
peaceable men with arrest
Though the previous meeting had been
adjourned out of respect to the memory
of the late Chief of Police, formal reso-
lutiOns were not adopted at that time.
The following were accordingly read and
adopted last night:
Whereas The Police Department Of the City
and County of San Francisco has lost by the
untiTnely death of William P Sullivan Jr. our
late Chief of Police true and honorable man.
who labored earnestly for the welfare of the
people and in the interest of the Police Depart
ment, and who was an upright patriotic and
Christian citizen; and
Whereas We believe that his devotion to the
arduous duties of his office in the face of
overwhelming difficulties met by him with
whose full promise had not been revealed; and
Whereas We desire to declare our admiration
of his stainless character and faithful execu-
ton of his trust; now be it therefore
Resolved, That this the regular meeting of
the Board of Police Commissioners. stand ad-
journed mark of respect to his memory;
and be it further
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with
the bereaved widow and the family of de-
ceased chief, and tender them most sin
cere and heartfelt coincidence in this their
great afhction; and be it further
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes of this meeting and that en-
crossed copies be presented to the widow and
the family of Chief Sullivan.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20
GYMNASIUM FOR
STREET CAR MEN

The comfort and health of its employees
will be one of the first considerations of
the Baltimore syndicate that recently pur-
chased the Market Street Railway system.
When the new management assumes con-
troll changes which will be of benefit to
the thousands of men that are connected
in various capacities with the vast system
will be inaugurated.
1t is proposed to construct large gym
nasium, properly equipped with every
form of modern apparatus. The men may
exercise and will have the exclusive use
of the enjoyments afforded at any time.
A library, a spacious billiard hall and a
large reading and lOunging room are pro-
jected In this department the syndicate
expects to spend a-great deal of money.
The syndicate has controlled the San
Francisco and San Mateo electric railway
for the last few months. Recently it es-
tablished a gymnasium and library in it's
Office building at SunnySde. The room in
which the apparatus is located in large,
it's ceilings are high and its interior adorn-
ments are artistic. The library is well
lighted and many books will be added to
these on hand. The Sunnyside building
is also equipped with bathrooms and a
large billiard-room.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20
STRONGLY FAVOR
EXCLUSION LAW

The Supervisors committee appointed
to arrange foc the aati-Chinese conven-
ton, to be held in Metropolitan Temple
tomorrow, met yesterday in the Mayors
office.
Secretary Mason announced that Gre
dentials have been received from 1000 del
egates, and it is expected that fully 500
more will answer the roll CALL
The committee decided to leave the Sc
lection OF permanent chairman to the
convention. Among those mentioned for
the office are r. F. del Vale, State Sen
ator John f. Davis of Amador former
Congressman T. j. Geary and A. Cami-
netti, Mayor-elect Schmitz, Mayor Sny-
gresham Frank L. Coombs, Marshall
Hale A. B. Lennon, State Senator S. c.
Smith of Kern, Supervisor Brahnhart and
E. c. VOORHEES,.
Governor Gage has announced that he
will be unable to attend the convention
The Board of Supervisors of Redwood
City has adopted resolutions indorsing
the action of the local board in the move
ment for Chinese exclusion. They are
signed by George c. Ross, w. B. Lau-
renee. James Mccormick, w. J. Martin
Headquarters will be established at the
Grand Hotel. The following partial pro-
gramme of addresses was adopted by the
committee:
F. Smith: Chinese Menace to Public Health"
Dr. j. M Williamson Williamson Employment of Chi
neSe as ASr1culturlStS, Hon. Alden Anderson
''Crime From the Standpoint of Immigra-
tion," Assistant District Attorney W. Fl. AL
ford.
United States District Attorney Wood
worth will discuss the law points of the
question, and y. Sbarboro will treat of it's
commercial phase. TIE following addi-
tional delegates will be present:
San Francisco: Longshoremen's Protective
Association, Local No. 223-Charles Kelly, John
Coghlin, Thomas Eagan; San Francisco Typo
graphical Union No. 21-George H. Knell, A.
B. Sanborn. F. j.. bennington; International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. "a.
E. Drendel L. R. Boyton, E. F. Boyd.
Oakland: United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America. Oakland Union No. sc
T. T. Friclstar, T. Murdoch, L. Roberts.
Sacramento: United Brotherhood of Carpen-
ters and Joiners of America, Carpenters Union
No. 5S6-William Cook. G. c. Hail. j. Sabin;
Sacramento Typographical Union No. R-H.
Rogers J. Alexander, William HALEY
Visalia: Board of Trustees; five delegates;
names will be sent later
Redwood City: Board Of Supervisors-W. ].
Martin w. B. Lawrence, George C. Ross. Hor-
ace Nelson, James Mccormick
Napa: Board of Supervisors-F. e. Johnston,
Theodore A. Bell, N. w. Collins, H. c. Gesford
of Napa and o. H. Black of ST. Helena.
Geary, Santa Rosa; j. c. Keane Healdsburg;
H H. Granice Sonoma; ]. D. Connolly. Occi-
dental, Harrison Meacham, Petaluma.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors-P.
H McEvoy (chairman), J. Bikerenkotter. J.
H. Coleman, John Mccormick
Veterans Civil War Association of San Fran
cisco-W. HI. H. Hart, John L. Boone,
Martin Murray, w. H. Pratt. A. L. lockwood.
Panhandle and Ashbury Heights Improve
ment Club-Isaac P. Allen Edward L. Head
Paul T. Kingston.
Redding Board of Trade-James A. Drynan
George P. Covert, F. P. Primin.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20

Go where you will the best saloons sell Jesse
Moore Whiskey.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20
Chief Of POLICE
NOT APPOINTED
commissioners Make No
Reference to the
Subject.

Contrary to general expectation, the Po-
lice Commissioners did not appoint a sue
cessor to the late Chief of Police SulH-
van at their meeting last night and the
department still remains without other
than an acting head. The Commissioners
are non-cOmmittal on the subject and
would make no statement last night of
the probable time when the selection
would be made.
The subject was not touched upon in
any way at last nights meeting, and
when the routine business was finished
at IL o'clock an adjournment was prompt
ly taken. President Newhall said after
ward that the choice was not made at this
meeting, probably because the Commits
sioners did not feel il incumbent upon
them to act in the matter at this time
He said the question of appointment
might be taken up at the next regular
meeting or a special meeting might be
called 1t is quite probable that the Com
missloners desired to consider so import
ant question as the selection of a Chief
of Police in a special meeting, unham-
pered by mass of routine business.
The usual routine occupied the atten-
ton Of the Commissioners until IL o'clock
There were charges against officers to
hear, applications for appointments as
special policemen, for permits to carry
weapons and for liquor licenses to con-
slider. and charges of Illegal selling of
liquor by saloon-keepers to try.
The charge against Patrolman John J.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20
CARD 5HARPERs
ROB MINING MAN

Robert " Dunsmuir, a well known
mining man of British Columbia, had an
experience last Monday night that he will
not soon forget. He was the victim OF
two of the cleverest card sharpers known
to the police. Dunsmuir was mulcted out
of $4,000, and only recovered the amount
with the assistance of Captain seymour
and his detectives.
Dunsmuir' is a guest at the Palace Ho-
tel. He has been staying there far the
past week with his wife and daughter.
On Monday night Dunsmuir went out
| alone after dinner, and in the course OF
his ramblings dropped into the Cafe Roy
al, on the corner of Market and Fourth
streets Dunsmuir was aware OF the rep
curiosity to see the victims engaged in
their efforts to lure fortune to their side.
He became interested in the game and
when invited to take hand was not loth
Two willy bunko men were given the
tip that rich stranger was IN their
midst and a plan was made to deprive
him of his money Dunsmuir was plled
with liquor that was "doped' and was
soon playing with a recllessness that
could only end in loss. Pat hands were
stakes were large enough the schemerS
would deal themselves high hands ana
gather in his money.
The bunko men did not allow MIN 70
leave the place until he was completely
shorn. He returned to his hotel In a
dream. The fact that he had been "shak,
en- down. did not dawn upon MN until
yesterday morning. He remembered that
he had left the Palace with $1,000 in gold
and $4,000 in checks. A search OF. his ,pock-
cts failed to reveal the small sized for
tune. Dunsmuir Immediately stopped
payment of the checks at the bank and
then notified the police. Detectives were
detailed to find the two men, and within
few hours they were taken to the Hail
of Justice They were forced to return
their ill-gotten wealth. Dunsmuir gained
possession of his checks and most of his
gold. He was glad to get his money back
two card sharpers were allowed to de-
part, but were ordered to leave town
within twenty-four hours. i.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20
Officers Installed.

The following named have been installed
by Grand Deputy Miss May A. Atkinson.
assisted by Miss Carrie Clarke as grand
marshal, as officers of Branch No. IL of
the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society: Past
president, Minnie Spilman; president.
Mary Garety; senior vice president, Miss
Mollie Conlin; junior vice president Miss
kate Fitzgerald; financial secretary, Miss
Della Mullee: recording secretary. Miss
Kate Tully; corresponding secretary, Miss
Emma Russell: marshal, Miss Annie
Burns; treasurer, Mrs. E. O'NeiI; guard
Mrs. A. Collins Grand President Miss
Mary Carr of Oakland was present, it be-
ing her first official visit to the branch.
She delivered a pleasing address, During
the evening Miss Spilman, the retiring
president, was presented handsome and
valuable pin emblematic Of the society.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20

night, the following named were
placed in nomination to be elected for the
ensuing term: A. d. Cutter, commander;
Selden Sturges, senior vice commander;
F. L.. Turpin, junior vice commander;
Charles H. Blinn, quartermaster; Richard
Mccoy chaplain; H. MEG. Wilson, M. D.,
surgeon; T. F. Smith, officer of the day,
and John Rush, officer of the guard.
Colonel Charles H Blinn is nominated
for the twentieth year as post quarters
master. The "old watchdog" of the
posts treasury has served longer contin-
uously as post quartermaster than any
other such officer in the Grand Army of
the Republic and during his long period
of service has missed but six post meet
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20

ings. Colonel Blinn went to the front in
1861 and served three years and four
months in the First Vermont Cavalry.
one of the most famous regiments of the
Civil War. He was present with his regl-
ment in many of the hard fought battles
of the Potomac. and was with the Som-
mand of gallant Phil Sheridan in the
famous Shenandoah Valley campaign OF
1864 He has been a resident of this city
for thirty-three years and was formerly
a newspaper writer. being connected for
a time with the Alta California. Since
then he has held a position of great re-
sponsibility in the Custom-house for near
" a quarter of a century. His son, Hol-
brook Blinn, is one of the leading actors
in the city of London, Eng.
Comrade Cutter is the second COM
mander in the history of the post to be
nominated for a second term, and the
most popular commander since Walter H.
Holmes in 1882. His nomination was re-
ceiyed with great enthusiasm.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20
Christmas Holidays in Mexico.

Southern Pacific special train leaves
San Francisco December IS, Los Angeles
December 10. reaching Mexico in time for
the holiday celebra tionS. Round trip San
Francisco, $50: Los Angeles. $40. Person
ally conducted. Dining car. Pullman
sleepers. Limit 60 days. Low side trip
rates. Optional itineraries. Make reser-
vations 613 Market street. San Francisco,
261 South Spring street. Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1901-11-20

A T the meeting of George H.
IN Thomas Post No. 2, Department
N of California and Nevada, Grand
N Army of the Republic, held last
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