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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-15
ny JouN ELFRETu wATKIys,

BY JOHN ELFRETH WATKINS.
1 have just spent some profitable
hours watching the government astron-
omers at work at the interesting in
strurnents with which they are search
Ing Hslley.s comet for those hidden
secrets that long have puzzled the
scientific world.
y camera box big as a house-one
which many man of us would be
thankful to live in this day of grace
interested me more than any OF the
other devices that are being aimed at
fhe long tailed celestial race-horse." 1t
stands In the back yard of the United
Safes Naval Observatory on George
town Heights. and while you are Won
tsriuc al its scarcity OF windows, the
PEAKED roof rolls slowly back upon a
horizontal track, IN the rear. thus
ie4vtn- IRE little house uncovered
sAvs ev IKE Garsenins canopy OF dusk.
Tesa ct sudden ] long black cylinder
stsss from inside VERY Ike ore OF
the disappearing s-rs % our ccss. de-
fscss. Ara nisar e.~tns arrived. this
to---E..hIs szStze = aIrrs5 81 The great
cc-@z. Several e-,atst5s shots are
tass-- rte Dig hllcs E-n crops eslo5S
TIE EsalEs ~ IT'S shsi1s-, whose Voot
srtsss sse~ly bs-s tlta 1-zcs- Thus
HaItsT,< cc-ta. u-d.-sres via: j. -<vs-
Suffered during anv 9. s.s rVsT.s'-s
visits 20 our re3sf-e.,-hcc3-.t2s c--Nai
az being taken o. -1s p61-cE-sF-t-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-15

I plate. When it was last herein
| iss5-Daguerre was tinkering with
photography, but had not yet master
ed It
All the Naval observatorys work
upon the comet is under the direction
of Professor Asaph Hall. the son of
that eminent American astronomer of
famed as the dscoverer1of the moons
of Mars. Tho present Professor Hall,
who Is n graduate of Harvard and a
Phi. D. OF Yale. held the chair of astron-
omy at the University of Michigan
before being called to take the rank
of professor of astronomy which his
late father held here at the Naval OBJ
servatory generation ago. 1t was
by his courtesy that I was enabled to
see the various steps of the observa-
tors study OF the comet. and he went
10 considerable trouble In explaining
the.vartous instruments to me.
Inside the Camera Box.
Entering the big box OF his comet
camera. you find yourself in room
ahou. twenty feet in each dimension.
in me centre OF the floor are two
square holes snd through these pro-
ss,.. !. rair Of solid piers. firmly tr-
essssa u me earth. These mounts OF
/ re great esanan-like camera no.
I -rs.-. tc-cA .he 6oo-, upon which you
~ s.a-ee I elos w..hou; Earring one
III, 9. ~ tsiicz-a apparatus save =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-15

and earth is. as always, rolling us
backward toward the east. which
makes the stars in tho west appear to
be falling. Thus if you look through
q fixed telescope the heavenly bodies
are seen to pass downward across It's
field In continual procession. But
this telescope is attached to clock
work motor, which drops it as fast as
earth raises 1t above star. and SO
exact Is the adjustment that the stars
image can be kept in the centre of the
eyepiece. In other words, the big tube
Is timed to follow the stars.
But the comet is q law unto itself.
and no one can make a telescope which
will follow It's irregular path. SO. Mr..
Peters does the next best thing. He
aims the telescope at n star next to the
comet-one perhaps shining through the
tail-and the instrument follows faith
fully. lie knows how fast the comet
is moving away from the star at this
particular time. and In what direction.
SO by twirling couple OF wheels he
keeps steering the telescope so that 1t
is aimed at the comet. It is a very
delicate operation and one demanding
sure hand.
On the wall is an odd clock which
loudly ticks seconds. but once every
minute you note that 1t hesitates and
skips a tick. Mr. Peters listens for
this gap, and 1t is signal for him to
correct his aim. Thus he keeps the
comet always covered, for to let tho
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21

There Is undoubtedly very grave
problem connected with the birth rate.
The church in past times furnished a
religious motive for large families. and
this tended to counteract the natural
tendency Of the birth rate to decline
from economic causes as the period Of
infancy came to be prolonged in an
advancing civilization, says writer
in the Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
# the religious motive be destroyed.
the economic forces making for fewer
children must enjoy freer scope. and
as the cost Of living rises and the
financial burden Of rearing and edu-
eating children through long series
% cears becomes heavier for the aver.
age parent to bear the scare over race
suicide is likely to be the more BRO.
rounced. Making the child, however.
once more q pecuniary asset Of the
parents at tender age would be sui
cidal to civilization itself.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
MCALESTER
TO RETIRE
viii Not Run Again for
Corporation Commits
SiOner

Announcing his intention not TO be
candidate again, Col. J. J. McAlester
has addressed the following letter to
the Democracy Of the state Of OKLA
homa:
n have determined, after full con-
sideration, to decline to offer myself
for denomination and election as cor
roration commissioner for the state Of
Oklahoma. This year, therefore, win
conclude my term Of service to the
state in that capacity. | feel that
ought to make this public announce
ment, because there are those more
worthy than I, who may desire to stand
for the office which now hold, but
VIII not do SO if / am d candidate
4 hereby tender my sincere thanks
I'd all Democrats who gave me and
have continued to give me their en-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21

enlargement aid support. I have en-
deavored, conscientiously. to do my du-
~ to the people Of tAs state, and have
labored in every wsE to make the cor
poration commission nor only sue
cess but q blessing to this yoang com
monwealth. The responsibilities. of the
office Of corporation commissioner are
very great, and, in order to be fully
and faithfully met, require most ardu-
Gus labor and unremitting attention.
feel that newer and younger blood
ought to be infused into this great
state office, and that those only ought
to be selected who have not only the
necessary mental, moral ana physical
vigor but thorough familiarity with
the details and broad scope Of the
work.
Il need not say that in the future,
as in the past, my best efforts shall be
consecrated to the success Of the Dem
ocratic party. and wherever my sery-
ice can avail, at any time or place. I
am at Democracy's command
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
SCHOOL
ATHLETIC
MEET

Norman, OKLA March 2l-The in
terscholastic field and track meet
which win be held on Boyd Field at
the state university on April 20 and
80, bids fair to be the biggest and best
ever held at the university. Last year
the attendance was about three thou
sand; this year win probably double
tho number Director OF Athletics Dar-
ling has received reports from many
cf the high schools over the state and
the indications are that more entries
than ever before will be had.
The big meet is arousing a great
deal Of enthusiasm among the second
ary schools Of the state About four
baseball teams win vie for honors on.
the diamond and something like thirty
tennis teams will contest for the high
school championship. Tonkawa Pre-
paratory school, Logan county and Ok
lahoma City high school will send large
delegations of athletes A number Of
records should be broken and some
new athletic stars rise on the horizon.
These meets were started in 1906 to
bring about closer relation between
the high schools Of the state and uni
yersity. They have succeeded from
the first Each year the attendance
and enthusiasm has been greater than
ever before The university and the
city win make every effort possible TO
care for the visitors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
Eartles MaanetIc Poles.

The magnetic poles Of the earth are
two points nearly opposite Of the
earth's surface where the dip Of the
magnetic needle is exactly 90 degrees.
The statement usually made that a
freely suspended magnetic needle. re.
mote from magnetic masses. tends TO
point due north and south, is not cor
rect except for a few localities ana
certain times.
The actual natdre Of the earth's
magnetic field must be found by ex-
tended experiments which are being
carried on by many scientists, large
ly under the direction of this and 9th.
er governments. II is a field that Of.
fers great opportunities for scientific
research. particularly since the dis
covery Of the north pole.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21

the strike, by a board Of arbitration
composed of President Kruger Of the
company. and President Driscoll Of
the Garments union. with third to be
appointed by these two In case OF dis
agreement
This proposition differed from the
others in that, until jobs are provided
for them the strikers were TO receive
SO instead Of $1.50 a day and that The
i7s are to be handled by an arbltra-
;ior board instead OF as provided by
the act u 1893.
The proposition was first submitted
last night to the committee OF ten.
having charge Of the general strike. by
the subcommittee of three which had
been in consultation with Senator Pen.
rose Saturday and today. This sub
committee is said to have advocated
the Endorsement OF the proposition but
other members OF the general strike
committee dlssented and the question
was submitted 10 inc executive com
nAs9se of the carmen.
W. D. Mahon, the national president
of the carmens union. who had assist.
cd ID drawing up the proposed settle
ment, advocated its acceptance. but
was outvoted BY the local carmen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
MAJESTIC THFATER.


West and Fowler in comedy sketch
es in singing, talking and dancing
They are artists. and certainly pleased
their audiences last night,
Also Ernest Walburn, in high-class
singing and talking comedy. Don't
fail to see this extra good bill
Motion Pictures.
The Man Who Lost. Drama.
Blue Swan Inn Dramatic.
Acrobatic Fly A good comedy
Open sharp Admission and 10
cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
GOOD Word for the Departed.

II is said by the author OF a recent
volume Of biography, that his verdict
on the great OF his chosen period is
much that Of the New Hampshire par
son at the highly approved funeral Of
a parishioner: Brethren. we must
agree that our deceased friend was
mean in some things. but let lis In
Christian charity allow that he was
meaner in others"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
FAMOUS efsHop IN TOWN.

Bishop Lane, of the Al N. e. church
IS in the city in the interest Of that
denomination The bishop IS one Of
the most distinguished ministers Of
his race in America and is a man OF
great eloquence and power, ranking
with Booker Washington in this re-
spect
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire TO express our sincere
gratitude to the many kind friends and
neighbors who extended aid and sym.
raihy in the hour Of sorrow when our
darling boy was taken from use. W.
Yates and Family
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21

Are you frequently hoarseg DO you
have that annoying tickling in your
throat? Does your cough annoy you
az night. and do YOU raise mucous in
the morning? DO you want relief2 n
SO, take Chamberiain's Cough Remedy
and you viii be pleased Sold by all
dealers D&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21

Wagner in his Waldweben and 9th
er wildwood music has dutifully .ol-
lowed the beautiful music Of the little
German crickets.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
OFFER is
REJECTED
By Strikers the Street
Car Strike Will
Continue

Philadelphia, March 2l-Repudiat-
irg the offer of settlement from the
Philadelphia Rapir Transit Company
through the assistance Of United
STATES Senator Penrose. the executive
committee Of the striking carmen late
last night voted to contiane the strike
against the company until all their de.
mands were granted.
The proposition for their immedi-
ate reinstatement Of as many strikers
as possible with the payment by the
company to all surplus men OF two
dollars day until places are provided
for them, wage increase Of % cents
an hour on June, an increase OF half
cent an hour until the wages reach
25 cents; recognition of a grievance
committee and reservation by the
company to recognize other cases Of
the 17S men whose discharge led TO
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-21
Leta he Other Fellow Worry.

Theoretically. the man who is in
debt worries terribly over It, Practi.
cally, ne seldom does Someryille
Journal
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
Five Hundred People Killed BY
Earthquake in Costa RIGA.
IMMENSE NUMBER INJURED
Some Of City's Most Imposing.
Buildings Destroyed.

Managua, May Late advices
from San Jose, Costa RIGA, add to the
magnitude of the disaster that over
Whelmed Cartago, the ancient and
picturesque capital of the country.
The full force of the earthquake,
which demolished the greater portion
of the city, was felt in the aristocratic
section and among the dead are many
of the leading residents.
Terror stricken refugees are pour
ing into San Jose and they report
that minor seismic disturbances have
followed the initial quake. These de-
molished many of the buildings that
were damaged by the first shock.
Estimates of the dead and injured
vary. Communication with the capt.
tai from San Jose is intermittent, a
single telegraph wire being in opera
ton and it failing at intervals. The
early estimates of the dead, 500, are
adhered to by the latest dispatches,
while the Injured exceed that number.
Following the disaster city officials
assumed command of the situation.
They sent word to San Jose asking
that aid be sent as quickly as possi-
BILE. Then the survivors were organ
lied into rescuing parties.
Dead and Injured Taken Out.
The ruins were attacked with vigor
and the work of getting out the dead
and injured pushed AS bodies were
taken out they were disposed Of to
avoid pestlence. The food and water
supply was conserved to prevent
famine.
Temporary camps for the survivors
were established on the hills over
looking the city and food and medical
supplies have been rushed to these
camps from San Jose.
Nearly every public building in the
city suffered. Those substantially con-
structed felt the force. of the. earth
quake even more severely than the
small residences. This was especially
true of the magnificent court of JUS
tice, erected with funds contributed
by Andrew Carnegie, and which was
designed to be the home of a per-
manent tribunal where peaceful settle,
ment of all disputes between Central
and South American countries could
be arranged.
This palace, which was designed to
be the most magnificent structure in
| Central America and for which the
American steel magnate contributed
100000, was nearing completion
When the quake shook the city the
heavy stones utilized as building ma
,, terial were Jared from the steel frame
and the palace collapsed like a house
of cards.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
FOR PEACE OF WORLD
Roosevelt Makes Notable Ad.
dress at Christiania

Christiania, May 6.-Theodore
Roosevelt delivered his address on
International Peace" before the Nobel
prize committee.
The former president of the United
States entered upon the most difficult
field OF European politics and in the
conclusion of a carefully worked out
thesis advocated an international
agreement that would serve to check
the growth of ornaments, especially
naval ornaments, and the formation
of a league of peace by those great
powers honestly bent on universal con-
cord, mot only to keep the peace
among themselves, but to prevent, by
force if necessary, it's being broken
by others
Mr.. Roosevelt said that it must be
borne in mind even that the great end
in view was righteousness and he ex-
planned that peace, generally good in
itself, was never of the highest good
unless it came as the handmade of
righteousness. It became a very evil
thing when it served merely as mask
for coWardice and sloth or as an in
strument to further the ends of des-
potism or anarchy.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
AWFUL Mine DISASTER
Over One Hundred Trapped in
Alabama CoNieIy.

Palos, Ala, May Flight bodies
were removed from the i'll fated mine
No. 3 of the Palos Coal and Coke COM
pany, where between 100 and $50
miners were entrapped by an explo-
sion. The condition of the bodies in
Dictated that death was instantane ous.
Doubt is expressed of finding any of
the others alive.
After the removal of the bodies it
was found necessary to send force
of miners into the workings to
strengthen the brattices and to pre-
vent caveins, which were frequent dur
ing the night. This and the presence
OF after damp delayed the work of res
cue for several hours
In the meantime the dead had been
removed to a temporary morgue near
the workings and were slowly identi-
fed. Several of the bodies were lace
rated and all were burned about the
head and upper part Of the body.
Among those identified were G. II.
Stansberry, assistant mine foreman.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
THREE ||''| ARE. INDICTED
True Bills Returned Against H.
Iin0is Legislators.

Chicago, May Lee O'Neil Browne
of Ottawa, Democratic leader of the
Illinois house of representatives, was
indicted on a charge of bribery and
Representative Robert e. Wilson Of
Chicago and Representative Michael
S. Link of Mitchell were indicted on
charges of perjury by the special
grand jury which for week has been
investigating the election on May e.,
1909, of William Lorimer of Chicago
to the United States senate
The evidence upon which the indict-
ments were returned was supplied by
Representative. Charles A White of
.O'Fallon and Representative H. J. c..
Beckemeyer of Carlyle. Wilson and
Link, as well as White and Becke-
meyer, are Democratic members of
the legislature.
Specifically, the bribery charge
against Browne is based on the charge
that he gave Representative White
$3.50 at a hotel in Chicago late in
May, 1909, as alleged compensation
for Whites vote for Lorimer for SEN
atOr.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
KING DvVARD OF
ENGL And. IS DEAD.
Popular British Ruler Expires.
After an Illness Of Less
!. Than a Week.
GEORGE Y. HIS SUCCESSOR
Heir Assumes Duties Irnnledi.
ate|y, According TO Laws Ia
Of the Kingdom.
GEORGE Y. HIS SUCCESSOR

London, May king Edward VII,
who returned to England from vaca-
ton ten days ago in the best of health,
died in the presence of his family
after an illness of less than a week,
which was serious hardly more than
three days.
The Prince of Wales succeeded to
the crown Immediately, according to
the laws of the kingdom, without Off
cial ceremony. His first official act
was to dispatch to the lord mayor the
announcement of his fathers death,
In pursuance of custom.
The beloved monarch succumbed to
pneumonia, which followed a bron-
chial attack, in the sixty-ninth year of
life and the tenth year of his reign.
Coming so suddenly, the death of
the king has resulted in the great
est sorrow to the nation, in whose
hearts Edward, first as Prince Of
Wales and afterward as sovereign,
held first place..
His short reign has been a history
of stirring times. 1t opened with the
conclusion of peace after long and
trying campaign in South Africa and
concluded at the critical moment OF
one of the momentous political strug-
giles of modern times, between the
peers and commons.
Only day or two ago the king was
conducting the business of state and
giving audiences, but on Wednesday
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
He DENOuNCEs BALLINGER
CLAWS Witness Creates Scene at Con-
gressional Investigation.

CLAWS Witness Creates Scene at Con-
gressional Investigation.
Washington, May SThe cross-ex-
animation of Secretary Ballinger by
Attorney Louis D. Brandeis was pro-
aceeding with but momentary renewals
Of the frequent bitter clashes of the
previous day before the Ballinger-Pin-
chot investigating committee when
there developed the most spectacular
incident of the hearing.
Horace T. Jones, a special agent Of
the land office, who testified some
time agoin support Of Louis r. CLAWS,
arose in his place among the spec
tators and announced in a loud voice
that he did not believe q statement
made by Secretary Ballinger was true
and. that he desired that. a witness be
called to substantiate or deny what
Mr. Ballinger had said.
The statement had to do with Jones'
ability as an agent and was attributed
by Secretary Ballinger to Special
Agent B.. w. Dixon.
When the commotion in the com.
mittee room following Jones' Interrupt
ton had subsidized Senator Root de.
manded that the witness be admon-
ished that a repetition of his outburst
would subject him to punishment for
nnntnmnt at#
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Order for Hearing Proofs of VIII.
County of Brown,


Order for Hearing Proofs of VIII.
s STATE At. OF M ~ IS.
In Probate Court.
Special Term. April 25th 1870
In the Matter of the Estate of Maria
Elizabeth Hess, Deceased.
Whereas. an instrument in writip o, Dur-
porting to be tile last will and tes.a. nent
OfMaria Eliza bethHeSs 1ate.Of said county.
has been delivered to this Court;
And Whereas. Albert Pfaender has
filed Herewith his petition, epreSentine
among other things that said Maria Eli
zabethHess died in said county on the 21st
day of April "A. d. 1910, festate and
that said petitioner is the sole executor
named in said last will and testament
and raging that said instrument may be
admitted to probate. and that letters tes-
tamentary be to him issued thereon;
It'd Ordered. that the proofs of said in
strument and the said petition, be heard
before this Court, at the Probate Office, in
the Court House. in the City of New Uln,
in said County, on the 18th day of May
when all concerned may appear and con-
test the probate of said instrument
And 1t Is Further Ordered, that public
notice of the time and place of said hear
ing be given to all persons interested, by
publication of copy of this order for three
successive weeks previous to said day of
hearing in the New Ulm Review a weekly
newspaper printed and published at the
City of New U1m in said county,
Dated at New U1m, Mimi, April 25th.
A. D. 1910. BY the Court,
tSEAL) GEO. Ross,
Judge of Probate.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-11
NEW RULER is PROCLAIMED
King George v. Now Head of British
Empire.

King George V. Now Head of British
Empire.
London, May Sizing George v. has
been proclaimed ruler Of Great Britain.
The proclamation was approved by the
privy council and public announce
ment followed Immediately.
The council met in the throne room
at st. James palace under the presi-
dency Of the Earl Of Crewe, who Of
ficiated in the absence of Viscount
Wolverhampt ton, the lord president of
the council. The new monarch was
given the title of King George v.
With this ceremony and in his
forty fifth year the second son born to
King Edward VII. and Queen Alexan-
dra becomes the ruler Of the United
Kingdom Of Great Britain and Ireland
and of the British dominions beyond
the seas, king defender of the faith.
and emperor of India.
The king, who had driven over from
Marlborough House, waited in room
adjoining the council chamber while
the lengthy formalities leading up to
the actual proclamation were proceed
ing.
Popular interest in the new ruler is
overshadowed by universal grief at
the death of Edward VII.