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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
Purdue "Freshies" Tied "Soph" and Made Them Do "Sns
This Year the "Infants Won
and the Second Year Men,
Daubed with Paint, En-
tertained Victors.

holding a position IN reserve. The second
year men then lined UP at the top OF the
hill and awaited the signal 20 begin. The
upper class men sent skyrocket into the
air as a signal OF readiness, and the
"sophs" made rush down the hill amid
the cheers Of the thousands OF spectators
and the widest kind OF enthusiasm III
less than a second the struggling mass OF
humanity was at Il thick and fast.
There were many exciting individual con-
tests between the big men OF the rival
armies but the tide or battle soon began
70 turn In favor Of the hrst year men Inc
|, reserves OF the "sophs' could DO Att!e' SO
we'll laid were the plans Of the yearungs
The captive camp OF the freshmen was soon
crowded with prisoners, and In less than
half an hour after the start Of hosuhues
the freshmen had tied up all OF the sopho-
nores IN the hght except those who ned
when IL was seen that the battle was hope
less.
Tb. prisoners were decorated with paint
nIacards and cornstalks The sophomore
leader was placed at the head or the line
ana the prisoners were all strung on one
long chain, with the freshmen walking De-
side them 10 prevent any attempt al escape.
The freshmen were fairly wild with JOY
and gave their yells with enthusiasm.
"Rahl Rah. Eat EN- alive! one, nine
one i've" they yelled necessarily The
march 10 Stuart Field was then begun and
mere too. a throng had collected 20 wit
ness the ceremonies 20 follow.
The big bonfire that was built JIG up the
scene FOR half a mile around. and the VIC
torious freshmen forced their capuves 90
nerform stunts" They danced and gave
freshmen yells, and were dau0ed with more
paint. II was a great night Tor the
| "freshies.'
/ The students injured In the tank scrap
were taken 20 their rooms hy other stu
dents. Automobiles were pressed into SER
vice rs ambulances and buggies We're ais,
used in tile work OF caring Tor the injured
men Most Of those carried away from th'
nold OF battle simply had tho wind kuockc,
our Of them or we're dazed By hard falls or
the ground some, however, sustolnc,
,,rained ankles and knees and viii be limp
ing around for weeks % CONS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
Annual Tank Scrap" at In
diana Institution a Novel
Initiation for In
coming Class.

~HE universities of America are open
for the scholastic year l9ll-e. and
4 the newspapers have for the last
ten days. as usual been reporting the
strenuous Introduction Of freshmen TO col
Ice. fife Of the hands of the sophomores.
with consciousness more or less disastrous
10 noses. eyes and clothing, but 10 episode
of tie kind so far has made more exciting
reading than the affair at Purdue DmVer-
effv indiana. where more than score or
students were hurt Ia The annual rush.
WAGONS were on hand % carry the injured
% the fraternity houses, wh.ther several
,,er. borne unconscious. The freshmen
had $50 ia line or. rather. IN mass anu
tt. s0phomores so. Several thousand per-
e.rs watched the contest. The freshmen
,,or after one of the most herceiy contest
cd fgHts iu the history OF purdue
,r0t- gentle uastime is called the tank
...., The fight s held annually under
en-. water tank of the Lafayette wafer
-,.....,..,.,. situated on the west bank Oh lAe
,,-.t.ss. River. about two miles nom tAe
sta,dfue on "a bin, the historic TANK
~. a.,l,.5 a, a gully on each SIDE OH 'I'o
g,ot about fifty yards by forty the
- 10 held The freshmen form a. 'Ae
- ~ the hill and await the ohslaub" III
... .oubomor.s. who are 7'du.'I'' .,
Whom a signal SIS given the sop"S
5,,rr the nil onto the FRESHMEN
- mo, f. furnished with ropes anu ''
49,. ..,-5aayor ID tie every member "' VIC
o. ,.g A soon as this is doht ''7
...l. ~ over. and the victorious cIa9S %
~, .,irf los numerals on the '""h,
"'. ..,l.r the cautlVes are IaHitii' d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
PROPOSED NEW BUILDING WASHINGTON HOUSE THE ST.
PREME UNITED STATES

Of a confused attorney and start him
afresh. observed:
Perhaps If the learned counsel will 80
back and repeat a little Of what he has al
ready said on the point I may understand
him better. 7 haven't been able 20 follow
the thread OF his argument"
Il noticed your honor couldn't" retorted
the attorney, unabashed. 1T is a compH-
Gated point, but # you'll give me your
close attention I will try to make &c clear
enough for your honors comprehension"
once when the court was hearing an ap-
peal concerning an alleged Interference
with the patent FOR a collar button the att
torney was explaining in great detail the
merits and value of'the invention, where
upon Justice shiras interrupted with the
question
"Will the learned counsel inform the
court whether, among the other ad-
vantages OF this button, there is anything
to prevent u from rolling under bureau or
bedY'
The learned counsel was nonplussed FOR
a moment by this unexpected question, but
soon recovered himself and explained that
no button manufactured by his client was
ever guilty OF such conduct
Another attorney, while arguing an ap-
pea! from a decision involving photograph
record copyrights claimed by two manu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
Slave Route to Tripoli Is Strewn with Bones

tons. When the panic had subsidized IL was
discovered that the slave girl had been left
behind. she was found half dead in the
water whittier she had crept in the hope or
escaping the onslaught OF the bees. The
strategeu had been Of no avail. however,
and the poor creature had been almost
stung 70 death. II was the last drop in her
cup OF misery. Nothing else could touch
her. Further forward She doggedly refused
20 20. once more the efficacy Of the whip
was tried. Down came the bruta lash. The
girl writhed in every muscle. but she neither
screamed nor attempted 10 rise. As a last
resourc. the donkey. which carried the dry
provisions. was brought and the half dead
girl placed on his back. But her only wish
was 70 die. nay. even now. she seemed as
one already dead"
Only one-cne OUT Of millions
The public sale OF slaves in Constantine
pie has recently been suppressed in defer
ence 70 European prejudicss. But the sys-
TEN OF slavery still exists throughout the
whole Of the empire. The cargoes Of slaves
are said 10 arrive at Constantinople with
g precision OF schedule almost equal 70 that
Of railroad. Sometimes an ugly storm
may cause a few hours delay Or, as now
and then has happened. the vigilance Of the
British cruisers in the Red Sea and the
Russian warships in the Black may COM
pei the captain TO go far out'ot his course.
Turkey Is a land Of dreams the poets
paradise, the artists elysium. the land OF
never ending romance, Of mysteries. where
existence is filed with perfume and color
and the beggars IN the streets are the most
fabulously wretched existing on the face OF
the earth. VIII this land be able 20 exist
without her slaves from the hunting grounds
adjacent 20 Tripon when Trtpoi as a slave
shipping centre Is no more?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08

senior associate justice Of this court. MI.
Harlan. who is from Kentucky asked
the late Chief Justice Fuller, thereby
staggering the lawyer. who, however
promptly pulled himself together and
bowling replied:
"Out OF respect 70 the senior associate
Justice will reverse the order Of the ex
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08

facturers. had in evidence a series Of
musical selections whose value he was try
Ing 20 impress upon the court.
Here" said the attorney. solemnly.
ARE two % the most popular selections
Molly Cottontan' and Kentucky Babe l
will take up Molly Cottontail first"
..Is not that q discrimination against the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
Supreme Court Meeting This Week. Finds Mutudes Awaiting Its Words

chair, Clay, psusing in his argument,
astoundsd the court by leaning forward
and lifting a pinch OF snuf from the col
lateral descendant Of the country's father.
Il perceive your honor still sticks to the
Scotch" said Clay, who then proceeded
with his argument
Il believe Henry Clay 70 be the only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08

~HE universities of America are open
for the scholastic year l9ll-l2. and
i the newspapers have for the last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
Nations Highest Tribunal
|. Expected to Decide
Weighty Questions at
This Term.
Nv John Elfreth Watkins.

,--rrR now the highest powers that
10 ascend the seats OF the
r,,ehtiest and say unto as the last
81. ~ what shall or shall not be done
a. 's's land Of the free and home OF the
brave. .s... ,- o..o,,o, 10 a,-,-,,.s
80 bv the national capital as a day
"'...-skening. Upon that date the an
o. assembly OF the Supreme Court OF the
10 states revives the federal city from
~, sumner Iethargy and starts anew
~ I'm OF the great dynamos OF govern
~en- --,.,c.-
us Is hundreds Of miles away Is q
Ger Of Indifference 10 the august tri-
- which convenes tomorrow. The
- Executive has no business with the
-..,a Court beyond nominating its
.,ars when vacancies occur and direct
..e Attorney General 20 make motions
- II. wa.ch. without hesitation or
80 II may overrule. Mr.. Taft cannot
IN he court into session. as ne can Con-
-. nor can re advise IL what 20 do
o. vav Of timely demonstration OF this
"a, tribunals prerogative let US take the
'-.-lovsrs' liability law. upon which de-
..,i,r Is expected early IN the coming
- President Roosevelt advised this
80 Congress wrote It upon the statute
vs. and now the Supreme Court will
80 K % or wipe Il Of.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08

PLANTATION
or the greatest liberty ever taken with
the Supreme Court Henry Clay is said to
have been guilty. This was in the days
when members Of the tribunal took snuf
on the bench. and while Mr. Justice Bush
rod Washington held ihis open snuffoox in
his hand. extended on the back Of his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-10-08
a pRIZE WINNER.

Diner-see, walter, here's a piece OF rtb-
bon in my pumpkin pie
Waiter with great presence OF mind
An. sir. YOU are a lucky man. That was
the prize pumpkin which took the blue
ribbon at the fair and they cooked II
with the ribbon On.-Judge.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Of
SOUTH ABLY TOLD
BY c. n. BENNETT
Lectures Under Auspices of
Southern Commercial
Congress.

The immeasurable possibilities of the
South were brought home to a large
and enthusiastic audience in the Column
bia Theater last night by Claude N.
Bennett in his mastery lecture on The
South of Today and Tomorrow"
The lecture was given at the special
request of the Southern Commercial
Congress, the president of which, Sem
ator Duncan L. Fletcher of Florida, pre-
scented Mr.. Bennett to the audience in a
few graceful remarks. The lecture was
illustrated throughout with colored Ian
tern slides and moving pictures, repro
duCing typical Southern scenes, many
of which had never been presented be-
fore in Washington.
The supremacy of the South in its
natural resources, the beauty of its
scenery, the extent of it's imperial do
main, of which the general public knows
50 little, were brought out in a strong
and captivating manner and the lecture
will rank as the one unequaled sum-
mary of that great section presented in
the course of a single evening.
Mr.. Benefits reputation as an au-
tIICTitv on the Panama Canal, on which
he has frequently leCtured. was more
than sustained. A Southern man him
self, he spoke with affection. and yet
with conservatism, of the present and
the future South. The South is for
tunate in finding so convincing cham
MON.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Funeral Services Held
For Joseph Williams

Funeral services were held this
afternoon for Joseph Williams, eighty
years old. at one time the president
OF the common council of Washing
ton. from his residence, I'll B street
southwest, the Rev. John Reid Shan
non, pastor Of the metropolitan M. f.
Church, off1ciated. Interment was in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers were from the members
of the Association of Oldest Inhabi-
tants. the 3. p. o. Elks. and Patriotic
Sons of America.
Mr.. Williams was born in Fred
ericksburg, Va. He came to Wash
ington soon after the civil war He
was connected with the firm of Itch
field, Hunt & Williams, and while a
member of this firm, superintended
the laying of the old block pavement
in Pennsylvania avenue. The Tiber
creek was also built under his super
vision.
He Is survived by a daughter. Mrs.
+. M. Burtt, and a granddaughter.
Mrs. Nethe Sims. Mrs. Williams died
twenty years ago.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
FOR
F|REMEN WILL Be
HELD JUNE FIRST
Civil Service Commission to
Provide Tests for Thirteen
New Positions.

In response to the request of the Com
missioners the United States Civil Ser
vice Commission will hold an examina-
ZION of applicants for positions In the
Fire Department, June /.
Thirteen new positions are provided
for in the District appropria ton bill,
the appointments to be made after
July /.
On the eligible list of the Fire De-
partment are twenty-five applicants,
who have passed the physical examinA-
ton, and who will be examined as to
their knowledge of spelling. arithmetic.
letter writing. penmanship, copying, and
practical tests, such as the reproduction
Of messages. The experience and per-
sonal characteristics of the applicants.
also are to be taken into consideration,
credit being given to experience In paid
fire departments in this and other cities.
in filing positions in the Fire Depart
ment, preference Is given to former
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
TAFT EXPECTED TO
HELP PYTH|ANS At
HOME DEDICATION
President, Crothers, and Ad-
miral Schley on Program
at Gaithersburg.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May 15.-F~ --rt
Taft, Governor Crothers, and Admiral
schley are expected to be among the
distinguished persons to attend the dedi-
cation of the temple of the Gathers
burg knights of Pythias at Gathers
burg tomorrow afternoon. Elaborate
preparations have been made for the
occasion, and it is believed the largest
crowd that ever assembled at Gathers
burg will be on hand.
The President is expected to reach
Gaithersburg about o'clock, and i'm
mediateIy after his arrival the dedica-
tory exercises will begin. Both the
President and Governor Crothers are on
the program for addresses. as is Ad-
miral Schley. Earlier IN the afternoon.
the members OF the organization will
parade. Following the dedication, a
four-day fair will be heI6.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15

he was alive he would see that the
grave of every deceased fireman was
decorated on May Is each year. Since
his death the memorial day plans have
been carried out under the direction of
Chief Wagner.
The graves are scattered among the
cemeteries in every part of the Dis
trict, but from the different fire COM
panies men were detailed to go to all
the cemeteries. Some of the graves are
in Maryland and Virginia, but all re-
ceived their tribute.
The services were in charge Of the
following detail:
Capt. J. T, Rossiter, at Mt Olivet;
Private o. C. Bassford. Oak Hill: Pri-
vate J. Sullivan, Holy Rood: Driver j.
Oliver, Andrew Chapel: Assistant Driver
b. z. Harrison Arlington; Driver J, w.
Holmes. Harmony; A. Savoy, retired.
Woodlawn. and Mrs, M. 7: Wiles. Alex
andria
The graves Of the firemen arc cared
for the year round. each member OF the
department contributing five cents
month toward a fund for that purpose.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
THIS IS DECORATION
DAY FOR F|REMEN..
TRIBUTES FOR ALL
Graves of Departed Com
rades Being Cared for by
Committees.

Following a custom established five
years ago, members of the District
Fire Department today decorated the
graves where the dead of the depart
ment are buried.
Three of the department supply
wagons, banked hign with flowers,
visited the different cemeteries where
the firemen laid a floral tribute on
each of the eighty-six graves. In the
absence Of Chief Wagner, who Is out
Of the city on business, Deputy Chief
A. ]. Sullivan laid the wreaths and
floral tributes on the graves OF the
late Chief William T. Belt in Glen
wood and Chief Martin Cronin in Mt.
Olivet.
The idea of a memorial day for the
dead firemen originated with Chief
Belt shortly before his death. The
chief pledged himself that so long as
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Martinsburg,

500 Harpers Ferry, Martinsburg.
l.s5 Berkeley Springs. 500 Cumberland
and return May 21st. Baltimore & Ohio
r. r. Special train leaves Union Station
at Sis a. m.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Changes Announced
Under Civil Service

Mrs. Anna G. Wheatley. of New York
has resigned a clerkship in the Bureau
of Navigation at $1.2OO. the Department
of Commerce and Labor announced to-
day. Ralph r. Moster. of Ohio. was
promoted to that position. and John f.
Smith. of North Carolina. was appointed
to clerkship at $500.
Several immigrant inspectors at Ellis
island received promotions. Philip
Cowen, of New York, was advanced
from $3.50 10 S,9S0: William Bruno, of
New York, from s. a day to s1,s6O: John
NJ. Sullivan and Charles f. Murphy. of
s. Watson, of New Jersey, from 81, 6O(
to S1.620: William J. Coyne, Of Massa-
Chusetts: Patrick A. Donaghan. of Mas
sachusetts. and Henry II. Moler. of
D. Detwiler, of Pennsylvania. and AL
bert Forster. of Delaware, from S1.40O
to $3.50.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15

Enter Strawlid (amid blare of trum-
pets): What no! Canst be that King
Winter doesn't recognize me ruler? Me-
thinks mine eyes detect his warrior,
Derby. on yon fly skating rink"
Sunshine: "Tis even so, my son."
Strawlid: ITO heads, to heads, my
braves!"
(Ten thousand-count them-10,OOO hats
fashioned of straw appear and assemble
on the heads assembled for the on
slaught)
strawlid turning to Sunshine): "Give
US they warmest smile that we may be
cheered on to smite yon enemy and
crush him beneath our heel as the
Democrats the Republicans
Strawlid Ito his 10000 warriors en-
massedy: Behold in the distance as
Sembled thine enemies. Let he who is
faint of heart retire now. Better that
those of you who are yellow with age
and The wear of many seasons give way
10 those who are fresh and white, lest
ye fall in the opening conflict. Gird thy
loins. my braves, and forward all"
They meet. the 10000 lids of straw and
the combined forces of King Winters
Srmy, and when the battle lulled II was
seen that Prince StrawIid had swept
the field.
StrawlId do braves)-How, now, nary
derby left. Dead. for n ducat, dead!
II was mammoth army of straw
skypieres that invaded the streets and
avenues of Washington today. Hatters
estimated that up to the present time
1000 straw hats have been sold in
Washington, and this is the day that
the straw hat sc asOn officially opens
Some few have endeavored to bring
back the last wears head ornament
with soap and water resuscitator, but
even that does not stretch the rim to
conform 20 the new style. Most men
prefer to slip three cold. hard simoleons
in the hand Of the that look s. fine-on-
yuh salesman.
The buzz-saw edges now in vogue are
destined TO afford masculine protection
against the feminine hatpin. With the
wide rims that equal the reach of the
hatpin. quick turn of the head will
produce the rip-saw effect on the check
OF the hatpin-armed parsonage at the
side. True. some of the men are wear
ing debrutalized straws Those are the
kind that are soft and turn I'D at the
edge like pie tin. Panamas are still
popular dome coverers.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15

Swift G. Co.'S sales Of fresh beef in
Washington, D. c.. for week ending Sat-
urday, May 13, averaged $50 cts. per lb.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Those cool-smart-looking e
Mohair sicilians at SOC yd.

Of course SOC is a very spe-
cial price-one glance at the
quality of this material shows
that.
Choice of black or navy.
The width is AZ inches.
1t is Ripley's dye (the best)
and Bradford (English) make.
Very lustrous finish; rever-
sible.
For bathing suits, for dust
coats-for summer skirts or
making other outer garments
lst Floor-Dress Goods Section.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
PRINCE STRAWL|D'S
HOSTS PUT TYRANT.
DERBY TO FLIGHT
Shielder of Germs and
Creator of Bald Heads
Meets His Waterloo.
DRAMATIs PERSONAL.

DRAMATIS PERSONAL.
Sunshine-Goddess of Light.
trawlid-Sunshine's heir
King Winter-Enemy of Sunshine.
Supernumeraries-F hats, black
derbies, caps, etc, Winters disciples.
Time-Present.
Locale-WaS ShinEton.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Men Arrested Here Face
Charge of Grand Larceny

Harold webber. Of Philadelphia. and
Frank Jefferson. of the Doubled
ranch, In Colorado, arrested here last
week for the alleged larceny of two
watches from a local merchant, today
faced the additional and more serious
charge of grand larceny. When ar
rested they were trying to dispose of
several pairs of trousers. In their
rooms on I street. twenty-six other
pairs were found.
The additional charge made against
them today will operate to hold the
men here for trial, although Baltimore
and Newark, n. j., authorities have
asked to have them surrendered.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Tapes.

Tapes.
ENGLISH TAPE,
1o-yard pieces. all
widths up to I inch,
regularly iOc to G.
15c. for .OC
COTTON TAPE,
24-yard pieces. white
or black, per e.
piece ............JC
BIAS TAPE. Of
white lawn, 12-yard
pieces. widths l to
s; regularly 10c to
1sc a piece <
Tor ...............C(
LINGERIE TAPE,
~ yards in a piece.
white, pink, and
blue. regularly 10c
a piece. sale O.
price ............O@
TAPE. Dutch lin
en-. regularly SC q
piece. special IN.
3 pieces for. lUC
The Washington times., 1911-05-15
Years Death Toll in
Kit Carson Post, No. 2

Twenty-three civil war veterans Of
Kit Carson Post, No. 2. of the Grand
Army of tho Republic. have died within
the last year. according to a death roll
called last night at the annual memo
rial services of the post in Hamline NJ.
Z. Church.
The pastor, the Rev. Joseph N. NJ.
Gray. officiated at the services.
The Washington times., 1911-05-15

soltiers and sailors, who are credited
with per cent for the discipline aid
training received in the army and navy.
While positions under the District gov
ernment are rot subject to the require
ments of the civil service law, the Civil
Service Commission has agreed to hold
the examination out of courtesy to the
Commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-06
The Boston Automobile Show

in addition to the attractions offered
by The exhibits themselves and the
'ohderiul decorative features win be
AIDED many novelties for the comfort
entertainment. and convenience o. tho
Fistuhg crowds. which will undoubted- :
y be greatly in excess this year OF the
I largest number handled heretofore.
Principal among these will be the cafe
where good food can be Obtained NJ
reasonable rates. The music will no
OF the best procurablc, and the fol-
lowing special occasions have been an.
Dounced by the management: Tues
day evening, March !, military night:
Wednesday March s, society dav.
Thursday. March 9, commercial car
day.
Interest among the trade and manu-
facturers is intense, and the competi =
tiGn that has been aroused is expected
to result in more brand-new and un-
usually attractive ideas in both con-
struction of cars and style Of bodies
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-06
CHINA.

sOCTli-A large number from this
place attended the revival services Satur-
day evening at Weeks Mills
Mrs Charlie Frye and Mrs. Frank II
Jones are housed with severe colds.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. " webber. went to
Weeks Mills last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mosher of Weeks Mills has been
the guest of her sister. Mrs Trask.
Mrs. Ira Haskell returned last Satur.
day from two weeks visit to Lynn.
Harvey and Francis Jones have been
on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stetson of Unity
were guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
son Hawes.
Mrs. II. T. Wbitehouse, Mrs r. Max
well and Mrs. w. F. Halves. passed
Friday in Augusta.
Miss Jennie Reynolds of South Port
land who has been entertained the past
week in the home Of Rev. Perry B.
Leach left Tuesday for Augusta.
r. Maxwell, who was. called to Mas
sachusetts to attend the funeral of his
sister-in-law, returned Friday. e]