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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-14

Word came from Germany some time
aeo that Harry Gissing the middle dis
lance runner. likes Berlin so wei that
ne win settle in that city and not return
10 this country His friends mere DO not
nm an, credence in this rumor, saying
mar ne has set his heart on representing
the Unifed States az the Olympic games In
Sweden next year Further tnan mat
lake Weber. VINO went abroad |rh him.
SAYS he will sal late THIS month IL Is
oui1e possible that Gisslng and number
of other leading athletes will find din
cultv ir making the Olympic team. unless
they can answer some pertinent questions
ss ~ their amateur standing. II IS the
business of the registration committee OF
the Amateur Athletic Union 70 inquire as
IN C;isstngs recent trip 70 England ana
germany 10 race In games abroad. AS one
man puts IT, It does not seem reasonable
thar Gssing should pay his own expenses
for such ct expensive Journey for the love
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Colors Warm and Cold.

One clear. cold winters day Benja.
min Franklin spread number OF
handkerchiefs carefully on level
stretch Of snow. One OF the handker.
chiefs was black. another white and
the others OF various colors. Some
time afterward he returned and re-
moved the hankerchiefs carefully one
by one, measuring the depth OF snow
under each. Under the black hanoker-
chief he found that the snow had melt
ed considerab big: under red handker-
chief, almost as much; under blue
handkerchief. very little. and under the
white one scarcely any. By this simple
experiment he learned that color has
great deal TO do with the warmth Of
clothing, White sheds the suns heat
almost as we'll as an oilskin sheds
water; blue IS nearly as heat proof;
green is less SO; yellow is warm color,
red a still warmer color. while black
soaks up almost ali the suns heat that
strikes it. Make the experiment some
time and you will see why black
clothes are out of place IN the summer
time and white ducks il winter
Christian Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Tho Thundercr's Logosrsphs.

Some OF the most serious riots re-
corded In the printing trades occurred
IN 1914, when the London Times was
first printed by steam, and a number
Of worknen discharged through this
innovation sought to wreck the Office
in Printing House square. Long be-
fore this the Times had been printed
Iogogra phicaliy-that Is to say, the pro-
prietor conceived the happy idea OF
having words cast entire to save the
compositors the trouble Of collecting
type The losographs most IN demand
were. Dreadful, robbery, atrociou5 out
rage, fearful calamity, alarming ex-
plosion, loud cheers, interesting fe-
male One hundredweight Of each Of
these was always kept in stock. In
teresting females no longer figure IN
newspaper reports, but otherwise the
cliches Of Journalism seem TO have al
tered but little.-London Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
THE PEPPERY PA" oPERETTA

q large anu appreclatlVe auQleHCt
assembled last hight in the Iouns
Peoples Building to witness the frs
performance of the 'Peppery Pa" op,
eretta. The committee having the
play in charge spared neither pains MOI
expense to make the affair success.
B. B. Smith, the manager Of the
Opera House, had generously furnished
and installed appropriate scenery for
the occasion. which, with the electric
fans to accentuate the delightful
change il temperature aud the new
elevated stage, added much to the
pleasure and comfort of the crowded
house.
The cast was as follows: Squire
yerdant, the "Peppsry Pa" Carl W.
Shaffer; Fanny Terdant, Squire Yer
dant's daughter, Miss Annie Tierkorn
Sol Feggio, the singing master, F.
Bower; Mike, an Irish gentleman, NJ
l.. Dinwid.iie; johnnie Green, tn had
boy. Sam'l Lunt; Betsy Surum, Miss
Nellie Pierrrint; Las Slucam, Jas
Roberts; Mr.. Prdagogue, :: schoo'
master, Sam'l Luckett; Sis Green, Mrs.
St Elmo Davis; Mary Ann Hopkins,
Hiss Harriet Pollard; Maria Teasewell
Miss Marguerite Field; Nancy Paddle.
Ivy, Miss Leslie Ba2gett; Henry Jones,
t. Clinton Knight. Accompanist,
Miss Ruth Myers.
The singing, both choruses and solos,
evidenced the most careful training
and talent. Mr.. Boyer, as singing
master, showed to splendid advantage
Taking up the work at the very las
moment on the earnest solicitation o.
The management, he yet manifested
perfect familiarity With his lines and
threw himself into his character with
such zest rs to elicit the greatest appre
citation and applause. Mr.. Dinwiddie
always fayorite with an Alexandria
audience, was none the less SO in hi,
new role of Irish gentleman. Miss
anna Vierkorn, the belle of the school.
brought great dramatic talent into her
action and charmed the people with her
bs1itching manner which could no;
fail TO cuptiyate the teacher. Mr.. Carl
shaffer rs Squire Eerdant, had diff
cult part to play but, executed it as one
10 the manner born.
These we're the principal character
10 the play, but they must have faileG
entirely had they not been 50 splend
lilly supported by the members
OF the company, every one Of whom
acquitted himself well and is
worthy of special mention and hghes
pruise.
From first 10 last the "Ole Nigh,
Singing School OF EHesneezer District
vas a most creiitable performan {. ii
brought into the lime light great ,lea
Ut hitherto undiscovered Ia lrI"nl''
talent that promises much for iuture
entertainments. The operetta will BE-
repeated tonight at Del Ray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
FUNERALS.

The funeral of the late John H.
knight took place this afternoon from
the residence, 425 south Fairfax street.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Fl. NJ. Canter, and the pallbearers were
Clinton knight, Robert knight, Leon
ard Evans, George Hepburn, Robert
Crump and Charles Dobie.
Most Of the members of the Colum-
bia Steam Fire Engine Company at
tended the funeral.
The funeral OF the late John E.
Darling will take place from the resi-
dence on Lee street, between Prince
and Duke, at o'clock this evening.
The services will be conducted by Rev.
w. ]. Morton and the pailhearers will
be Edward s. Leadbeater, John Lead
beaten, Andrew Hall, William Lead
beater, ?. Schoeni and ". X Griffith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
China's Floating islands.

On ali the great lakes Of China are
found floating islands, which are enor,
nous RATS Of bamboo overlaid with
earth and bearing on the surface Of
the water pretty houses and gardens.
They are, in fact, aquatic farms, bear
ing crops Of rice aud vegetables. The
rich bottom mud. utilized as al artif-
cial soil is extremely fertile and yields
houutiful haryests, though Oh a small
scale. In q country where there is q
lack OF available land the floating
plantations are most servicesbie. large
sails being attached to the dwelling
house IS we'll as TO each corner Of the
island whenever it is desired to move
ABOUT after gathering q crop Of
grain or garden produce from his farm
the floating farmer casts his nets into
the water and from their depths brings
up q supply OF fish for his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
FIGHT AT A BALL.

Several negroes who bad been attend
ing ball at the colored Odd Fellows
Hail, on south Columbus street, last
night concluded to make the affair
more interesting to themselves by
starting fight. While bricks we're
being hurled at each other Otflcers
Nicholson and Roland appeared ana
later Officer Kell, and they succeeded
in capturing James Supple, John Bal
lard and Thomas Smith. The latter
was engaged in picking UP BRICK
when the officers arrived. The trio
were taken to the station house, where
the two first-named left 50 collateral
for their appearance IN the Ponce
Court this morning. They lailed to
answer to their names when the case
was called and forfeited their deposits.
Smith was fined S.. The police have
the names OF other participants in the
fight and they will be arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
DI3L RESIGNS.

The resignation Of President Dla2
and Vice President Corral, Of Mexico,
we're accepted by the Mexican chamber
of deputies, and Minister of Foreign
Affairs de Ia Barra was chosen proyis-
lonal president, to serve until o general
election can be held.
Military control Of the federal dis
trict was assumed by Alfredo Robles
Dominguez, Francisco ! Madsro's per
sonal representative.
There was no violence or destruction
OF property following the announce
ment Of the resignation.
With the exception Of three years,
from 1850 to 1S63-when Gonzales
acted as president-General Diaz re-
tanned that Office. He was born Sep
TENDER Is, 1880.
Provisional President de la Barra is
4S years Old and began life as lawyer,
his work as diplomat and special en-
voy leading to his rapid rise. He was
recently ambassador to the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Soldiers Guard Negro.

Monroe, Ga, May 26.-With four
companies Of state troops drawn UP III
Gordon about the courthouse, the
trial of John Allen negro, charged
with assault upon white woman, was
begun here today.
a mob armed with rifles gathered
during the night and planued 10 lynch
the negro today, but the presence o.
the soldiers restrained them and wher
court opened all was quiet. The Judge
excluded the public from the court
room. 1t is expected that the rria
will be brief,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A CONDUCTOR

Conductor Henry Parrish, of the
Southern Railway, was instantly killed
ry being run over by northbnund
freight train at BarbourSyille yester,
day afternoon. The train left Monroe
at an early hour yesterday morning
and while it was passing Barboursvillc
Conductor Parrish fell between the cars
to the track and-a large portion OF the
train passed over him. Condu ctoI
Parrish had recently erected residence
near the Potomac yards, north OF this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
NEGRO GIRLS IN A FIGHT.

Some excitement was caused on
Columbus rect. near Jefferson, yes
,erday by fight which took place
among some negro girls, but, although
according to the evidence in the Police
Conrt this morning, knives, stones aud
bricks we're in evidence, the partici-
pants escaped injury. The complain
ants, defendants, mothers, and retinue
Of other witness caused tangle in the
court which would have confused q
Philadelphia lawyer. Justice Cation
however, cut the Gordian knot by fin.
ing complainants and defendants 81
aocb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
BUILDING COMPLETED.

The office building on north Fairfax
street. the property of Mrs. George A
Mushbach, has been completed and IS
ready for occupancy. 1t is modern
structure in every way, being equipped
with hot water heat, gas, and electric.
ty. The rooms are large, airy, and
afford ample light, and on each
floor is toilet with cold and hot water.
The Office is conveniently located, and
is upon site long used by attorneys.
The contractor was S. d DeEaughau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
LOCAL BREVITIES

aviator Janus, who was injured in
accident at Bristol few days ago, has
returned to this city Hs is conseles-
ing rapidly.
William NJ Larmour, who has spent
the past six months IN Baltimore
county, Nd, is on visit to .AleSan
dria, bis old bone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Hiss Has Many Meanings,

The hiss does not always mean dis
pleasure and Reproduction in Japan it
means delight. in West Africa the
hiss denotes establishment. The Basu-
los hiss III sign OF cordial agreement.
Among the Kabylcs Of northern Africa
the hiss denotes satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Lie Eatsful MESSIAH.

Hul:hy-Didn't | telegraph you not tG
bring Your mother with you: Whey
| could nor help it. Frank. She insisted
on coming after she'd read your relc.
Gram.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
TO SUBSCRIBERS

Subscribers to the Gazette who do
not receive their papers regularly will
please report promptly to this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Genuine hrnYvn!ence i: &ot station.
cry nut peripatctic. It goes a sout
doing -0"u --Neyias.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities,

High tide Gas d, m. and 7:l5 p. m.
SIM nses tomorrow AL and sets al I:lo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
The board then adjourned.
POLICE COURT.
20 RI, B. Cation presidin!

Justice II. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
his morning:
Lucinda Pye, colored, suspected OF
stealing gold ring from Mrs. Maupin,
had her case continued.
James Supple and John Ballard, both
colored. charged with disorderly con-
duct, forfeited their collateral by failing
to appear.
Thomas Smith, colored, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined So.
Jennie, Agnes and Laura Young aud
Kate Porter, all colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, were
fined 81 eacu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Western Home Seeker

wants Virginia home with Underwater
frontage, Good drinking water, fSuit,
running stream and house necessary.
Write full particulars. Address until
June 10th. ]. ". H,
my26 St Gienallen, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

For this section fair tonight and Satur-
day: warmer Saturday; light variable
Winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

John T. Slower has sold to Claude
L. Violet q house aud lot on the west
side of Alfred street, between Princess
and Oronoco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

WANTED cOIored WOMAN 10
w nurse child = IL years, = good home
for one who has had experience. APP
ply At Gazette Office. my25 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
WANTED.

WANTED TEA Ms 10 haul brick from
w our brick works 10 Alexandria
steady work. w. +. WALKER BltlCh
COMPANY, near Arlington, Va.
InY2UGt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

bId ."' %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-05

YOU CANNOT \ $500 $1,000
OF THESE HOMES FIGURED
800 HOMES
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20

Washington, Dec. 20.-The tariff
board report on schedule X sent to
congress today by President Taft sug-
gests a general revision of the duties
on wool and wooden goods and many
individual reductions in the rates.
The board makes no recommendations,
but points out what changes are de-
sired. In. nearly all closes OF the
schedule, the boards experts report
the majority OF the rates of duty pro-
hibitory and condemns the system OF
levying them.
The report points the way to two
great changes in the present system
of levying duties upon raw wool and
finished cloth. 1t would assess duty
on scrubbed wool-not wool and
grease combined; and suggests a
graduated scale Of ad valorem rate on
cloth.
The report is divided into sections
dealing with raw wood, yarn and
cloth.
On raw wool the board finds the
present system of levying duty bad
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
open HOUSE FOR
COMMERCIAL CLUB
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL KEEP
OPEN HOUSE ToyMEMsERs AND
CITIZENS NEW YEARS Day
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
CONSIDERS PLANS. =

The commercial club will keep open
house for its. members and citizens of
Fargo News Years day as has been
the custom for a number of years. The
entertainment committee of the club,
OF which Thomas Baker, jr, is chair
man, held a meeting this noon at the
club to discuss plans of entertainment
for that day. AS there was not a full
attendance Of the committeeman at
the meeting today definite action on
the matter was postponed until next
week.
There will be no speaker for COM
mercial travellers day next Saturday,
as Secretary Slime has concluded that
so many of the travelling men will be
busted with Christmas shopping that
they will not have time to give to
any talk after luncheon on that day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
Big SHOWING FOR
HEAD OF LAKES

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 20.-The annual
report of the fiscal year ended June
30, 1911, of Col. f. r. Funk, govern
ment engineer. just made public, rec
commends that $4,000 be set apart
for improving the Duluth Superior
harbor for the fiscal year ending June
80. 1913.
The report says: The total vessel
freight received and shipped during
the fiscal year was 36,6S4,57S tons, val
ued at S2S4.049,072, an increase of 1917
per cent over the previous year, OF 2.12
per cent over 1900, and 1.1SS per cent
over 1890.
According to the report the Duluth
Superior harbor stands next to New
York harbor considering the mean
monthly freight movement during the
season of navigation, the navigation
season of Duluth Superior harbor
averages only about eight months a
year, while for ocean ports, naviga-
ton is carried on during twelve
months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
Accused Minister Gashed Him
self Severely
OPERATION WAS NECESSARY.
USED JAGGED PIECE or TIN HE
HAD TRANSFORMED INTO A
kNlFE-suIcIDE NOT THOUGHT
TO HAVE BEEN INTENTION
CUT NEAR THE GROIN.

Boston, Mass, Dec. 20.-Rev. Clar-
ence v. T. Richeson, confined in the
Charles Street Jail, awaiting trial on
the charge ~ numbering MISS xvlS
Linnell, cut himself with a piece of
tin yesterday. 38'
Counsel for the accused man state
that Richeson attempted to eInasculate
himself, inflicting injuries which made
it necessary for the physicians to
complete his act by an operation at
the prison hospital
The attempt of the minister is not
regarded by the Jail officials as an at
tempt to commit suicide. although
there appeared some doubt, on this
point among the legal fraternity.
The attendants at the jail heard a
disturbance in Richeson's cell early
this morning and when they investi-
gated they found the prisoner in great
agony. He had gashed himself with
a sharp, Jagged piece of tin, which he
had converted into short knife.
When the. guards approached the
prisoner and inquired what the trouble
was Richeson said excitedly, II have
cut myself, am bleeding to death"
The prison doctor was hurriedly CALI
ed and when he inspected Richeson he
found that the man had cut himself
severely in the vicinity of the goin.
Other surgeons were sent for and their
hasty arrival caused considerable ex-
element among the prisoners. Four
surgeons worked over. Richeson for
some. time and 1t was necessary to
resort to a drastic operation.
Richeson was put under the infiu-
ence of an anaesthetic and the opera
ton. which was performed shortly be-
fore daylight was said to be sue
cessful one. The prisoner was not re-
moved from the jail until during the
early morning hours, the surgeons
working in the hospital section Of the
prison. III
It was stated today that some action
may be taken before the trial to as
certain the sanity Of the accused
clergyman The district attorney
stated that the trial would begin Jan.
Is as originally planned, as he believ-
ed Richeson would recover by that
time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
PROSPECTS ARE
BRIGHT FOR PEACE
BOTH SIDES SEEM INCLINED TO
BE READY TO AGREE IN
CHINESE TROUBLE.

Shanghai, Dec. 20.-During the peace
conference between representatives OF
the imperial government and the rev.
olutionists this afternoon Tang Shao
vi, who represents Premier Yuan Shi
Kai, who expressed himself as ready to
accept the republic, but must first
communicate with Pekin."
. Identical notes from the foreign
powers comprising the United States,
Great Britain, Japan, Germany. France
and Russia were presented today TO
the representatives of the imperial
Chinese government and the revolu~
tionaries by the consular corps.
The note was read first to Tang
Shao- vi, the representative of Prem
Ter Yuan Shi Kai, and later to DIR.
WI Ting Fang, the revolutionary
leader. Both men expressed them
selves IN favor of peace.
The conference between represent
tatives Of the imperial government and
the revolutionaries was resumed this
afternoon. After the meeting adjourn
ed. an official state ment initiated by
Tang STao vi. and WI Ting Fang was
issued saying that after DR.. wa pre-
scented the case in favor Of republic
as an Indispensable condition of peace.
Tang expressed his readiness to accept
Wu's views. but the matter was SO
important he must first communicate
with Pekin."
The armistice between the opposing
forces has been extended to Dec. 80.
A telegram was received today from
Yuan shi Kai. At Peking announcing
he had issued an order to the generals
commanding the imperial forces to
suspend hosilities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
President Advises That
/. the Duties on WooIcns
be Materially Reduced
Long Awaited Report From Tariff Board on Schedule K
Was Sent to Congress by President
Taft Sent With Report Short Message Urging Congress to In
mediate Revision Downward
Report Shows Present Duty Is Prohbiory Of Suit From
Sheep to Mans Back
SYNOPSIS OF PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Washington, 20-Preside
awaited Payne
with it
and wooens be materially reduced report
prohboy greatly difference in the cost of
production here
The duties as
entirely woods of qualities
dsplace the cheap substitutes now employed.
to
a revision the schedule be
report most complete and
exhaustive
presented to a egsa
thoroughness, npartialy
Of the engaged He
a
the
making tariff perma nent.
Neither the president the the
to pre-
duty may fairly deem
light with the
followed
upon
the difference in the cost of production home
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
War Department Refused to
Break Log Jam
HELGEsEN MADE APPEAL
GENERAL 8IxRY STATED THAT
1T WOULD OFFER PRECEDENT
AND CAUSE FLOOD OF APPEALS
TO FLOW UNTO THE WAR DE-
PARTMENT OFFICES.

washington, Dec. 2O.-Brigadier
General Bixby today finally declined
to grant a request Of Representative
Helgesen that the government send
engineers to Minnesota to open the
dam at the head waters of the Red
Lake river and break the log jam
which is holding back the water and
reducing the flow of the Red river,
curtailing the water supply Of Grand
Forks and other North Dakota towns.
Bixby takes the ground that the Red
Lake river is not navigable stream
and the war department has no juris-
liction. If a precedent were estab-
lished in this case it might open the
door to a flood of requests entailing
an expenditure of millions for work
properly belonging to the states.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-20
LAYS The BLAME
ON The FLAGMAN

Ortonville, Mimi, Dec. 20.--'sThe
wreck of the Chicago. Milwaukee &
st. Paul train. known as the Column
bian flyer, at Odessa Mfnn,, the morn
ing Of Dec. Is occurred because my.
flagman, Roy Law. was not properly
Tagging the train
Lawrence w. Gillick, conductor OF
the first section of the wrecked train.
made this statement, testifying before
the coroners inquest in progress here
today In an effort to fix the reapon-
sibility for the death Of 10 persons and
the injury Of score as a result OF
the disaster.