davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
OFFICERS TO LEARN
ART OF A[ROPl AIMING
GERMAN MINISTER OF WAR IN
CLuDEs AIR NAVIGATION IN
NAVAL COURSE.

BERLIN. Dec. 1.-THE decision OF
the ministers Of war and marine to IN
Guide aaroplaninx In the military and
naval courses OF Instruction. whi,e
hailed to-day as an Important stem. hsa
served to emphasize the hardness ct
the German authorities In recoCnty.
Ing the aerop!ans US "a practical agent
In war.
The war office viii now try TO make
up lts lost ground, but II Ia admitted
that II will be several years before Ger
man myers may hope TO equal those o,
Franco Germany will not. however.
cease her efforts to perfect A dirtgtble
balloon for war purposes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
JOHNSON WOULD
BOX FOR CHARITY
NEGRO PUGIILST PROPOSES TO
GO SIX ROUNDS WITH WHITE
CLUBMAN IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-With charit,
a. the excuse. Jack Johnson. heavy
weight champion. to-day Is out with
proposition to revive boxing In Chi
caSo by staging a series OF bouts for
New Years Eve. johnson. IL tho au-
thortties will permit, promises to pu,
up a hot six round 90 against George
Lytton. merchant and clubman, who Is
a devotee OF the punching art. Lyt-
ton has not yet signified that he VIII
agree TO be the big negroes punching
bag even for charity.
johnson yesterday tackled Waller
Monaghan. his sparring partner. and
showed all his old speed and strength,
Monaghan being almost unable to land
u blow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
WOULD EXAMINE
EYES Of UMP|RES
BEFORE HIRING EN-
PRESIDENT LYNCH WANTS TO
KNOW THAT ARRITER~' OP-
TICS ARE STRAIGHT AND
EIAAWLESs PRIOR To
THIN

NEW YORK. December t6.-~Ne~
FORKS winter fans art to-day pro
posing series OF eye tests Tor N.
umpires Of tile National league follow
Ing the announcement Is President
Lynch that .he proposed 10 submit
every one of the INDICATOR handlers
20 severe optical examination be
fore giving him job.
This statement was made by Lynch
q durtnx yesterday seasida Of the Ma
Il uanai League FnagnutnE. following
aCme rather tart erftieisms of the
umpires by several ngagnases.
Some Of the fans suggest that no
umpire be appointed whose eyes are
other than baby blue IN color. that
they may match the general color
scheme. Others want umplres to be
examined for ophtnaimia. astisina-
trim. conjunctivitls. sirabisInus.
n<:Ierosis and kindred ailms nts
The National League masnates are
etin In session, though little business
at importance was expected tn be
transacted at to-days meeting, which
WAS due to open at noon al the liofel
Brealin-
The surprises OF yesterdays meet
irr was the dropping nj Charles Ed
belts. Of Brooklyn. from the schedule
s.s,snmtttee. Ebbets has been on this
lE1portant committee fer twenty years
And has framed more basebatf sche-
dulee than any other man 1T is
sRhought Lynch had n chance TO get
back at the BROOKLYN magnate for his
continued opposition. and forced him
on the committee. II was Eoflets au0
Murphy who last year held out tor
the prolonged season which gave
Brooklyn two games on Columbus
Day.
The committee tor the coming year
Will be President Lynch, Secretary
HeydIer, and President Dreyfus. Of
Pittshurg. II will report in February
The magnates also ordered Presi"
Aent Lynch to fight for the re-elec-
t1on of Garry Hermann, Of Cinein-
natl, as a member of the National
Baseball Commission. The position
ada $4,000 to Hermann income.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
BASKETBALL WILL
BEGIN IN CAPITAL
ON FRIDAY NIGHT
RICHMOND AND PORTSMOUTH Y
81 G. A. TEAMS TO OPEN SEA.
son HERE--GOOD GAME
AND CROWD EXPECTED.

With n fast game between the Y.
NJ, {. A. quintet ~ Richmond and
the y. NJ. G. A. team of Portsmouth.
the basketball season will begin in
the capital city Friday night. The
game will begin at s,f5 O'Clock. and
promises to be interesting to 200 or
more spectators who can be aecommo-
dated.
The Central y NJ e. a. boys of
Richmond are in rare form for Il spir-
tied encounter. and expect to romp off
with the large end of the score. The
team this year is one of the fastest
that the \ NJ. c. A has eyer turned
out, and Assistant Physical Director
Conway says the prospects are bright
for n successful season.
The quintet is composed in the main
Of seasoned and experienced players.
Three Of the regulars OF last Year 3
team. which, II viii be remenl bered,
finished the season without n single
defeat, arc back In the lineup thh
ynar. and VIII play Friday night. In
addition to This strong trio. tn. team
has w. r. Mctcalf, who starred with
the william and Mary quiatet last
year. and r., W, Miehaeis, n substitute
on last years winning five.
The physical director and hls as
sistant found "A largo abundance Of
excellent material for tho season, and
in the event of injury or disqualified
ton frequent and numerous snhstitu-
lions can be made without impairing
the Richmond fivo's chances for vic
tory.
The probable lineup of tho Rich
mond team Friday night will be NJ. F.
Lawrence and #. II. Twinins. FOR
warda. ". j.. Michaels. center. Cap
tain V. A. Wclls. G. +. Wilson and
". A. Brace. guards. l.. ". Miehaels
aud l., Pitcher viii also be tried out.
The Portsmouth team is fouted az
the best yet. and tho maynard towns
men viii come In Richmond flushed
With confidence ef victory.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
MURPHY DEFEATS
PAL MOORE EASILY

NEW YORK, December 16.---Har-
lem Murphys victory over Pal Moore
has placed the New York boy amongst
the best lightweights OF the country
and an effort Is on foot to-day to
tch him with Knockout Brown. who
IL regarded az the best lightweight in
the East.
II Murphy and Brown are matched
the winner viii proba bly, fight Owen
Moran, the Euslishman, the victor
ir' this fight to take on Ad Wolgast
fer the cham pinuship.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
Famous sprin:er seriously TN.

CHICAGO. December l6.-W. ".
May. the crack University OF Illinois
Splinter. and member Of the American
team In the Olympic games at Lon
don, is seriously III with diphtheria
He has been taken to the ward for
contagious diseases at the county hos-
pital,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
Bcxlick to Coach Michigan Acxtcs.

LANSING, MICH. december L.
Hugo Bezdek, former football coach
for Arkansas University. has accepted
the position as coacn 1t the Michigan
Agricultural College succeeding c. l..
Brewer. Bexdek was fullback on the
Chicago University team In 1905.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16

BALTIMORE. MD, Dec lo.~~eWii-
He" Hoppe. champion billiard player
Of the world eui Miss Alice r. Walsh
daughter Of Thomas w. Walsh. Of
Ninety street and Riverside
Drive, New York. were quietly mar
ricd at tfc residence IT Cardinal Glib
hons. eliminating romance begun
az Atlantic cts several years ago
whon Mr. Hoppe rescued Miss Walsh
from thf surf
AT the time of the rescue Mr. Hop
70 did not know the young woman.
but he was srntttcn with her and
friendship followed. When the frieud-
shin had ripenad into something more
serious ard Mr. Hoppe had proposed.
he was referred to the father OF Miss
walsh who Is snid to he wealthy.
Mr. Walsh advised tho couptc 70
wait a few years. but young Hoppe
grew tired If waiting. and the couple
eloped.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16

december 10. at sac O'Clock In the
e"ening.
Several matters OF Importance Will
b" brought before the club for action
mere Will also be report from Sam
usi Atkinson. delegate to the annua!
meeting Of the American Automobile
Association recently held In New
ork city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
AUTO|STs To MEET
At RICHMOND HOTEL
HONk HONk BOYS TO GATHER
MONDAY NIGHT AND HEAR
SAM ATKINSON TALK.

A regular monthly meeting OF the
Richmond Automobile Club will be
hold at the Richmond hotel Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16

A FOR SALE In THE RICHMOND
Ffrginiah Want Ads. will bring you
buyer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-16
HoraceS. Wright Company, Inc.
"The CIotbiers and Furnihers" 3 East Broad

failing. for the wrestling game in
by-gone days,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
FOR SALE-H0USES.
BETTER INCOME.

BETTER INCOME.
" BETTER GRADE OF PROPERTY
10 70 invest your money In. Get $500 year
rental by investing So, go in one or more of
these well built two-stOry bay window brick
dwellings with stone trimmings; on numbered
street northeast. near 5th and G.; handsomely
decorated: fitted out with high-grade fixtures;
very convenient location, near car lines,
stores. etc. where they will be steadily
rented. For homes they the best located.
most comfortable houses TO be found at
anything near the price.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
81 jy2l-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
Southern Railway

" B-Following schedule figures published
only as fnforma ton. and are not guaranteed:
For Atlanta. birmingham. Mobile. New Or
leans Asheville 900 a m. and 1o:45 pm. daily:
900 m daily for Cha ttanooga and Memphis.
For Roanoke Kno5oilie. Chattanooga. Bfrnins
For Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga. Mem.
phis. Nashville. 4:10 am. daily tsleeping car
For Atlanta. birmingham, Columbia. Charles
ton Augusta. Aiken. Savannah. Jacksonville and
Florida points. 4:i5 pm. daily.
Thursday. Friday. 4:15 pm.
Local for Harrisonburg. $3.50 am daily s:3s
pm. and 43O pm. week days: for Danville,
1880 am. daily. and for Charlottesville, 1880
am. and 4:55 pm. daily; for Warrenton. 4:35
pm. daily and 4:3O pm. week days. Frequent
trains to and from Bluemont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

MARYLAND. DELAWARE AND VIRGINIA
RAILWAY co.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY 49,
Steamers leave Washington every Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday at pm. for river
landings and Baltimore. arriving at Baltimore
early Monday. Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Returning. leave Baltimore. Pier No. 3, Light
ST.. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8
pm. arriving in Washington early Monday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings All river
freight must be prepaid. Passenger accommoda-
ton strictly rst-class. Electrically lighted and
cuisine perfect.
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents.
Telephone Main 745. 18th ST. Wharf.
my14-tf %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

FOR SALE
IL your aim is to the best value for
yoar money. you should not fail TO see the
bargain offer in handsome three-story
~hrck on one Of the best streets in Mount
Pleasant near 10Th, at $3.50; to settle an
estate 1t is good value at $500. Erected
10y one Of the best builders in the city. Ten
rooms and bath; hot-water heat: four rooms
= deep: lot 1sxIlo: worth 81 900 more than the
ma jority of houses held at $1,000.
STONE FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
e. -jy2i-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

FOR SALE-$3.75O
THREE-sTORY BRICK HOUSES.
10 rooms and bath.
Rented at $3.50.
On lettered 81. northeast between 9Th and
Eth: would probably cost $500, at least.
20 duplicate.
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
ty2i-2
FOR SALE
Store property on an avenue northwest; A
CORNER. with frontage Of 60 feet; in the
best possible condition; rented at &51; price.
$500.
STONE & FAIRFAX, 1912 New York ave.
1y2l-2t
FOR sALE-NEAR FOURTEENTH ST.
DETACHED HOUSE; price. 5000. Built
but short time; two stories, cellar and attic:
four rooms deep on floor; hot-water heat;
beautifully decorated; southern exposure. The
location IL a delightful one on the extension
OF 14th ST. just a few steps to the cars.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
jy2l-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
RAJ LEIGH i.

st. Charles place and the Beach; 200 large, airy
outside rooms ocean view; private baths ele-
vator, library. etc: Large porches facing the
ocean Cuisine and service famed for their ex-
eellence. Special July rates. Booklet. Electric
les to jy3Oinco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

FOR RENT-BY b. F. 8
ic13 X NV. list, 2b$l0l .0j
i345 l. NV. %. $3.50
Io2S sth NV. or. b. A. so
$50 Mo av NV. cir. bi2.00
1853 U NV, sr. b.. 1850
1923 q NV. Or. b. 40. 80
BIS 18th ne. Sr. b. 80. 80
q Quincy ne. Or. h.. $3.50
9o9 T NV, Sr, b. 1880
1921 Fla av NV Or. b30 so
607 Fla sv nw.1r.b@.0
So 7 ne. Tor. b.. 80. 90
1913 l. nv, 7r. b. ESQ
702 Quincy NV, Or. BIS so
102 r NV. Or, b. . $3.50
1916 9th NV. 6r. b. S.3a
426 Fla av nw,7r, b24.50
I24 Fla nv nv. Or. b23. 80
1898 Morse ne, 6r, b22.50
125 9th ne. 6r. b. .20.D
III3 18th NV. 6r. w.19.O0
1926 G Sc. Or, b.. 1907
1929 Morse ne, Or, b17.0
7o6 RI av nw,7r.w11.60
2O5 r NV. Or. b. .11.50
- Myrtle. Or. b. 1I.0
73s y J av w,6r. b15.50
34Oc Ga av NV, or. wis. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
Observation-Disclosures

Chesapeake&Oh Ohio Railway
Published only as Information, not guaranteed.
and Kentucky points Pullman sieepers to
Cincinnati and Louisville. c. & o. Ia carte
dining car from Charlottesville.
$50 Pm. Daily. -CINCINNAT1-ST LOCIS-CHI.
CAGO SPECIAL. Solid train to st. Louis.
with Pullman sleeper to Gin. ago. Stops only
at important stations. Pulman's finest equip
ment and c. O. la carte dining car.
lilo Pm. Daily. F. V. LIMITED for Gin.
cinnati, Louisville, the west, southwest and
northwest. Pullman sleepers to Virginia Hot
Springs. Cincinnati and Louisville. c. & o.
la carte dining car.
Chesapeake and Ohio offices at 513 Pennsyi.
vania avenue. 1899 r street and new Union sta
ton. Telephone Main 1865 and 2206 for Tickets.
baggage checks. reservations and taxicabs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

THE
a., NlDDAUGH 4 SHANNON NC
$500 To $4,000
%. HOMES OF A HUNDRED IDEAS
IN lNGLESIDE
18TH ST. AND PARK ROAD NV,
viii be ready for occupancy the latter part
OF tine suinmer-or just before lease signing
time. These homes be purchased on
= monthly plan of $3.50. Come and compare
them with the hat house which ordinarily
esyou would pay that much rent for Bear In
mind, however. that out of this monthly pay
msnt You save on an average Of co., Of It.
$i2Jb cash payment Is required.
- Remember also that In this section the ad-
tScent homes sell from $4,000 upward A
more pre-eminently desirable home section
could no: be found. These homes contain .
rooms and baths. and such features as
sleeping porshes protected from the weather.,
unique wood fnishings. instantaneous water
heaters. perfectly equipped laundraes stoves
snd ETC.: coid-storage accommodate lions and Ore
ices cookers Features found else where.
sample home. 1855 Park road
sold already.
SHANNON & LCCHS
lib Lth st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
IEkk99F FE Gs sRSh sT EiaE'
EVERY OTHER HOUR on THE ODD HOUR"
NEW rERMfNaL. SD STREET. NEW YORK.
1900 am. s-hour train Broler Parlor Oar.
500 am Pullman BE Iils Pa15or r, Car;
j 'p pm. Diner and Up Pullman Parlor Oar
$500 pm. ''Royal Limited" All Pullman. S.hP
100 pm Coaches to Philadelphia.
300 pm. Diner and Observation Parior Oar.
Pm s Geeeees to to New New York THsl
ATLAST1c CITY. 200. 900. fli.oo an.
t100. 900 Pm.
EVERY HOUR on THE HOUR.
.2ss. 500. $ssc. 100: :T.2o. fs;6o: s.so
1900: IS. 80. 1000. .11;O0 am. :,eoo noon.
+,2"S 9 s1s 2sG ssse t tsaS :ssS
TOO. 800. 1900. 1000. '1O35. '11.30. '12. IS
night.
CHICAGO A; :, II % E., $50 Pm ,or,,rr,
q r + .sio en 1slo ir!set .so pm
1920 night sleeper ready 1000 p.m.).
CLEyELAND. 90 10 pm.
wHEEIiNG. g. 10 am. $50 pm.
CUMBERLAND Queen City Special g 10 pm
FREDERICK. 1920. 1910. 1920 am. $3.50
a HAZE sansas ssasssyns only,
TELEPHONES at all Of the Following ticket
Offices: 1417 G St. NV. Main 1891; $40 Penn
Ticket Once. Main 1880: Information Bureau.
Main 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

CO., ITH q L. NV.
1922 X Sc, Or. b. 1880
1907 Il ne, 5r, b. 14.M
1907 I'd ne. Or. w.13.00
22l1 Gaav nw.5r.w12.T
512 F. ofncee. 1900
20 Decatur ne.5r.w10.0
COLORED TENANTS.
1926 9th NV. Or. h. 1880
81 l. nv, sr, b. $3.50
1909 1st NV, Or. BIZ so
1881 Seaton NV, Ar.
b................0 20. so
200 Sth NV, 4r.b...1s
i0S 18th ne, Ar. b. 1I.0
1877 n Sc, Or. w...12.60
22l9wa.er NV, Or, w12.60
1910 3oth nw.5r.w12. 90
456 Franklin NV, sto.
Pr ..............l4.oO
2G41 Gale ne. Or. ". 10. 80
81 Goat al NV, or, w10.W
STORES.
1901 7th NV. sto. Sr, b60. 90
1905 7th NV. 30. 90
COL n NV, sto, eel. 1850
2OS4 Ga 6v NV. ...14.SO
619 10th ne, sto. 3r. Is. 90
jy16-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
SeabOard Air Lime Ry.

1905 AN. DAILY-"Florida Fast Mail"
Through coaches and Pullman sleepers to Savan.
nah and Jacksonville Parlor car Jacksonville 70
Tampa. Through sleeper to Atlanta. Dining
cars.
7:25 PM DAILY-"Seaboard Express" Elec-
tricaly lighted sleepers and observation car
equipped with electric fans. Through service to
and pmp ATLANTA B
Ticket office. 141s New York NV.
e. A. HARDWOOD. City Ticket Agent.
GEO. q. PHILLIPS. District Passenger Agent.
c. B. RYAN. Gen. Pass. Agent. Portsmouth. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
SEE THIS HOUSE

SEE THIS HOUSE
ON ST. NV.
Between North Capitol and LIST
for 1880
One OF the best bargains offered in the
Bloomingdale section. the prettiest square
IN this select location; an eight-rOcm, two
story house; four rooms deep on 4 floor; one
Of the most attractive and best arranged
hocses in this vicinity: beautiful bathroom;
handsome cabinet mantels; q complete home
In every detail. See IL before 1t IL sold.
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
iy2l-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
MEDICAL.
DIR. FISK ELGHN.

Expert in treatment Of special diseases, chronic
and acute. Both sexes. Consultations confidential.
Medicine furnished. Prices moderate IA and Pa.
ave. NV. Phone 7647 Main. Hours. to l. 8 to s.
iyl4-3Ot.6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

FOR SALE-A DELIGHTFULLY."- LOCATED Z
room house In one Of the best sections of the
city: "a blocks from the line: ot-water
heat; q mi; lot 25x143. House can be bought
small cash payment and easy terms il de-
sired. Address
jy16sa, fri, 50 BIT Box 14S. Star office.
FOR SALE-WANT TO TRADE YOUR OLD
house for fine new one on the Heights? II
so drop line and l will give you par
ticulars. Address FINE BUILT. Star office.
jy20-6t
FOR SALE
You cannot afford to buy without
seeing our list. 1t Is q recognized me-
dunn Of the best the market produces
and always at the lowest prices.
1t Will pay you to consult u.s.
MOORE HILL Cnc.), 1888 G St. NV.
mhS-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22

FOR Saloon COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: TEN
rooms; sleeping roOme: 2 tiled baths: roomy
Closets and large bntler's pantry: solidly built
looks down 18th ST.; high and cool; delightful
,esme Apply On premises. 1927 Euclid ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-22
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
FOR SALE
crrNSgED DApCATNC

SUMNER BARGAINS.
number Of properties offered below satue;
Ask about these and Others You cannot anofo
to buy without seeing our list.
MOORE 4 HILL unc.). 1888 G st. NV.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-04-01
ARISE OUT or ORDER
ISSUED BY COMMISSION
Biggest Freight Rate Flight
Since Passage Of Hepburn
Rate Bill
Try Associated Press.)

Washington, D. c. April 1.-The
biggest freight rate fight since the
passage OF the Hepburn rate bill en-
tered the final stages today when
the Government filed in the Supreme
court It's brief in the so-caled Mis-.
souri, River rate cases They involve
the interest of manufacturers, job
bers, merchants and railroads from
the Atlantic seaboard to the Rocky
Noun aims
The cases arise out Of an order Is
sned by the Interstate Commerce com
mission, 10 become effective Noyeni.
bcr TO- 1908. directing reduction in
rates The order was the result Of
complaints filed with the commission
by a Kansas City firm and large
number Of individuals and CORPORA
tions. shippers. jobbera and whole
aalers 81 Kansas City. ST. Joseph and
Omaha. They claimed The rates
charged by the carriers to be unjust,
unreasonable and discriminatory
Arguments probably will not be
reached till next week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-04-01
4 HORSE ON CHANT
Put Out of Business as Post
Office Town, Pesult
of Rivalry

Rivalry between the towns Of
Chait and Sdiglcr Haskell county, is
said to have been the foundation
cause of he abolition Of the postof-
fee at Chant. which has about l.500
inhabitants. Chant has become a
county court Gown by act OF The legis-
lature, and Stigler, he county seat,
Is believed 10 have signaliy fetaiaed
IN cugh an able but insidious emia-
saly.
Mrs. Jane Cox, postmistress, on
receip. Of an order yesterday nOiify-
ing her TO turn in the property of the
Office and discontinue the business,
Immediately started for Guthrie. She
today visited the secretary Of sta e
and ether officers and employed an
attorney.
Mrs. Cox was thrown into con-
sternation BY the peremptory mes
sage from the department, ard the
people OF ehe town are reported 10 be
very much wrought up. Threats Ct
vengeance on Stigler are heard and
there are signs Of trouble much like
that which used TO hang so thiekly
oyer Kansas in the DAYS OF lhe fam
Gus county geat wars There has
never been good feeling between the
two places seigler got away with
the county seat u Is somewhat
larger han It's ival. but It rarely
occurred TO any Gre that Il would
seek 10 hunliliaie the other place by
purloining It's postoflice. which Is
much the same proposition al taking
the Gulf of Mexico away ff0m Gal
YES on.
II Is said an effot was made a
YEAR or SO ago 10 discontinue he Of
flee and Eiat Airs. Cox an that time
SECURED its pefpetuity by an appeal
| through Kansas City attorneys The
spectacle OF town OF l,D60 being
| without postoflice Is rare in this
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-04-01
'ountry. Chant is a rather lmporian4

country Chant is a rather importani
railroad station.
Chant Is in Congressman Creager's
disaict, but whether or MOI he is a
party to the abolition of the Office Is
not known The first attempt to put
the town in the discard was made by
somebody OF influence but sdll uu-
known 10 the business men OF Chant ,
What state OF facts was laid before
the department. to cause such action
Is not understood and il may be that
local conditions are much worse than
intimated
Mrs Cox returned home this after.
noon TO take mp the matter with bus
mess men of the Town. Efforts will
he made FIRST 10 locate rhe agency Of
Siigler in securing the revolutionaey
order. The whole trouble is at pres
ent aseribed TO the fact that Chant,
over the fren2ied protest OF Stgler
secured an act legalizing county
court sessions there.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1910-04-01
SEA DISASTER
More Than LOO Fishermen
Perish in Storm on
Japanese Coast

Victoria, y g. April Details Of
the great storm Of March 13 on the
Japanese coast, In which more than
100 fishermen persisted. were
brought by the steamer Tamha Maru
Thursday. The tempest was most Sc.
we're off chiba and Ibaragi prefec.
lures and the official report that gave
the loss as "a vessels and 100 men.
IL generally believed TO be too con.
seryatiye. The wreck Of "a fishing
vessels from choshi, Chiba prefecture
and "A from other villages which took
out 900 men, have been found by a
patrol and similar news Of disaster
vas brought from Mito. In Ibaragi,
where vessels containing 600 men
were missing. when the hurricane
broke 100 fishing vessels attempted
fo make their way into Choshi har-
Dor for refuge, but nearly all were
capslzed OFF the harbor entrance by
heavy seas. Few bodies were recoy-
cred.
The Japanese cruiser Takachihe
was hurried to the scene and found
eleven fishing boats with the fisher
men all frozen 10 death, and numbers
OF drifting bodies Telegrams from
several villages report the drifting
ashore Of wrecked boats laden with
dead crews