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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
FLIP COIN FOR MILLIONS.
Men Buy Where Coin Falls and Get
Fortune In on

San Francisco April lA.-Four
thousand barrels OF oil day In
Bakersfield country that was dis
covered through the Tipping Of a
silver coin The owners OF tho gush-
cr are Clarence Berry, John d.
Sprcckels, Jr, William Mcguire and
Charles Holhrook, said TO he worth
millions, Recently offered an option
on oil lands they were dubious about
the prospect,
(which BIT Of land to buy We don't
know" said Spreckels, so let us toss
Il coin and see where Il falls Wen
buy there"
The others agreed, A coin WAS spun
high In the air The place where II
fell was marked out The property
was acquired Engineers we're put 70
work. The first boring made was at
tho spot whore the coin fell. In less
than woek tho OIL began 20 spurt.
Now the chief concern OF the invest
ors in the land IL TO supply enough
barrels to take care Of the gushing
oil.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
|)NCRESS SITS
| ON POWDER kEG
boIITICAL EXPLOSIVE CAUSES
ROTH PARTIES TO TREMBLE.
calm ONLY ON SURFACE
proorcsslyea and Conservatives In
Rival Camps Await Only the
Openings.

Washington, April l4,--It is daily
ecomng manifest that Congress ls
aclng stormy session and there can
made no forecast OF the probable
4gslative results The fact that both
]. the great political parties Nrc di-
lded IS no longer denied and the
eaders appear 70 have little hope Of
cstorng anything more than surface
larmony.
There are virtually four parties,
each with large representation.
working AT odds In the present ses-
sion. The Republican minority Of
he House Is divided between regulars
and Insurgents, as was evidenced by
the vote In the speakershlp contest.
The breach between these two fac
lions is even wider In the Republi-
aan majority OF the Senate.
A sharp line has been drawn be-
tween the conservative Democrats OF
he Senate who are opposed TO any
uttempt at dictatiop by william Jen-
nings Bryan and the progressive
Democrats including practically all
he members and several veterans
IKE Senator Stone OF Missouri. who
ire Bryan adherents.
The House Democratic majority
spoms 10 have escaped break but
he leaders fear the party contest In
he Senate may az any time spread
70 the other branch, The situation
has intcrfered with the selection Of
committees and the beginning Of
legislative work.
Probably there never has been n
Congress where 80 much uncertainty
axlsted and where the uueasiness has
been so equally distributed between
the two major political parties OF
curse this Is due In part 10 the fact
hat in the present Congress the
Democrats are in power In the House
md the Republicans are In control
Il the Senate.
The real. cause OF the anxiety is
believed TO be due 10 the proximity
" the party conventions which will
select the standard bearers for 1912
and the knowledge that slip by
either in the extraordinary session or
he regular session 70 follow may very
easily determine the result Of the
next national campaign.
So far as the administration pro-
eramme is concerned there is no
room for. speculation. President Taft
has recommended the enactment Of
legislation to- carry cut provisions Of
the Canadian reciprocity agreement,
and II is no secret he would be glad
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
WOULD BE WORTH TRYING.

First Tramp.--Dis advertisement
says II yer once try dat whiskey
yer'll never be widout II.
Second Tramp,--If dat wus 80, I'd
try dat whiskey right away. II ]
had to saw wood 10 git Dc price
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15

10 have Congress stop at that and
defer the question OF tariff revision
until tho regular session assemblies
next winter His reason for this is
that the tariff board would be able
TO report several schedules by that
time,
Neither IA there any obscurlty
about the programme OF Speaker
Clark, representative Underwood.
chairman OF the new ways and means
committee, and other Democrats who
are directing the policy OF the house.
Their plan for progressive legislation
on several subjects with which the
country has been made familiar in
tho past year or so has been given
out.
Now that the new majority in the
House has adopted rules giving Il
Just AS much power as any majority
ever enjoyed there ia no doubt mea-
sures on the subject Of direct elec-
tion Of Senators publicity before cleo
tions Of election campaign contr-
buttons, Canada reciprocity, revision
OF the woolen and cotton schedules,
and any further tariff changes the
majority desires win he sent to the
Senate I'm whatever order Ia deCreed
10y the ways and means committee.
Tho Repuhlieans will he powerless 20
prevent The real legislative problem
therefore viii be nt the Senate end OF
the capitol.
Only time will tell what sort OF
lineup there with be in the Senate on
tariff matters. Previous sessions
have Indicated that there are Just AZ
ardent proteetionIsts In the Demo-
cratic representation as in the Re
publican. and like situation may de-
velop when tariff questions are taken
up nj this session.
The division IN the Senate IL Pc
culiar Of the fifty Republicans there
are twelve who have practically
formed separate organization. They
demanded, and the committee on
committees probably will accedc 70
their request. one fourth Of the ma
Jorlty places.
or the ~ Domocrats-Aa when
colorado elects-seyenteen are on rec
ord as having opposed the election OF
Senator Martin Of Virginia ns mi
nority leader Their opposition was
based upon the ground that Mr..
Martin was too conservative.
The division In the Democratic
ranks probably would not have been
so pronounced II II had not been for
the Interview given 10y Mr. Bryan
yesterday deploring the election Of
Mr., Martin. II throws tho issue In
bold relief and II is freely predicted
II will crop out frequently In debate
If there Is any disposition on the
part of conservatives In both parties
10 work together 10 prevent any radi-
cal revision Of the tariff II Is conced-
ed that they will be able TO carry out
their plans. The proRresslvcs Of both
parties however, actuated by the
spirit of crusaders, will not hesitate
TO widen the gulf between the fac
tlons In their parties, for they have
announced that they are playing for
future stakes, and supreme stakes at
that. '.t-''''
Lenders Of both parties were asked
for an expression OF opinion as TO
what might be done. Several were
found willing to say what they
thought ought TO he accomplished by
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15

tho session but not one would haz-
ard q prediction as 10 what would be
accomplished One Republican OF the
old guard who had always helped
TO make up the party policy replied
succinctly; you can guess as we'll
as ! can"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
Elghier Hnn a unnCh.

Joplin. Mo-, Apr. 14,-After spend
ing week here in training and
hearing several things about his OPP
ponent's prowess Jim Flynn OF
Pueblo refused to fight jeff Clake
on April 20.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
CLEARLY EXPLAINED.

Mrs. Hocorn.--How many rooms
are there In the nat where Reub lives
In New York?
Hiram Hocorn (sfter HIS trip).
One; divided into seven compart-
mcnts.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.

Guessington.--I'll wager that that
lbroad-browed young man over there
lis recently graduated physician.
Cleverly.-Oh, no! Didn't you
overhear him say that no one man
can know everything7
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
THE BEST HE COULD DO.

Jenkins wanted Job with light
work and regular pay
Yes; and he got Job with regu-
lar work ard light pay"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
THE LAST TO FORsAKR.

FlorA.--So you know Mr.. Norox,
do your
Lena-Indeed l dol I'm one OF
his best friends. was the last one
to throw him overheard when he lost
all hts money!
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15

The fact that some men can gain
a foothold but can make no headway
Is frequently due to their physical
construction.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15

New York Fun Cream Cheese,
per lb ,,,,,.., zoe
Clipped Dricd Beef per lbu',40c
German Dil Pickles, doz. 26c
Fancy cuban Tomatoes, H.. ibc
Fresh Countr, Eggs. doz. i5c
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15

Mr. Sprat.--I see that woman Is
about 10 apply for seat In the Bos-
ton Stock Exchange
Mrs. Sprat--Why don't some OF
the men get up and give her q
seat3
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-04-15
THE ACCEPTED TINE.

Little Rodney who has an inQuir-
ing mind Papa, what Ia the proper
age for man to get married.
Mr. Hennypeck.--Not TIL he is old
enough to know better, my son.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-10-26
She CAVE Up
ALL HOPE
Physicians Failed To Help Mrs.
Green. But She Finally Found
Relief in Cardui.

Meetze. Va.-Mrs. ]. c. Green OF this
place, says: II suffered with womanly
troubles so that | could hardly sit up.
Two of the best doctors in our town
treated me. and / tried different medi-
cines. until | gave up all hope OF ever
getting well.
One day. | decided to try some Car
dui. 1t did SO much for me that |
ordered some more. and it cured mel
Today. l feel as well as | ever did in
my life.
The pains and the trouble are all
gone. feel like another person in
every way. wish every sufferer could
know what Cardui will do for sick
women"
A few doses of Cardui at the right
time, will save many a big doctor bill
by preventing serious sickness.
1t tones up the nervous system, and
helps make pale cheeks fresh and rosy.
Thousands of weak women have been
restored to health and happiness by
using Cardui. Suppose you try it.
1t may be just the medicine you need.
EB.- Write 70: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chatta-
nooga Medicine Co, Chattanooga. Tenn, for Special
Instructions. and o. page book Home Treatment
teT WoHlen sent In plain wrapper, on request.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-10-26
For Sale.

! have one of the most desirable 40
acre tracts in Oak Grove district, West
Side, Hood River Valley, view, location,
soil, neighborhood and all other condi-
tions considered. viii divide nicely in
to four pieces, two have about s acres
each in and year Newtowns and
Spitzenbergs; one piece nearly all un-
der cultivation with 100 Jonathan and
Wagner trees s years old one piece
with house, barn and about 3 acres
Wagners, Bananas and Arkansas Blacks
Z and years old. VIII sell all or part,
and if you are looking for a small place,
one of these is sure to suit you. viii
make the price right with terms to suit,
and il only part is sold will care for
same, ii desired for one or two years at
reasonable figure. Would take modern
Portland residence up to $1,000 in part
payment. Deal direct with owner and
save commits ion. A. L. Epson, phone
1S92K, Hood River Address, 32l Gus
tom House, Portland.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-10-26
FOR SALE

Belmont Slab Wood and all other
kinds of wood at reasonable prices. To
prove our policy TO deal honestly and
squarely with the people, we refer new
customers to our old patrons. Give us
trial with your first order is all we
ask TO gain your patronage. Delivery
made to any part of the city in large or
small quantities
We have city license to do team work
OF any kind.
GEO. ". HOWARD & SON
The Heights Phone 344-M
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Minnesota TO Have Recall Elections

The Minnesota senate has passed
the house bill for a recall election for
all state officials, except the judiciary.
on a petition of 25 per vent OF the
voters.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Why So Weak
Kidney Trouble May be Sapping Your
Life Away. Snow Hill People
Have Learned This Fact.

When a healthy man or woman begins
to run down without apparent cause.
becomes weak. languid, depressed, suf-
fers backachc. headache, dizzy spells
and urinary disorders, kidney weakness
may be the cause of it all. Keep the
kidneys well and they will keep you
well. Doan's Kidney Pills make sick
kidneys well. Can Snow Hill readers
demand further proof than the following
statement:
Mrs. Carroll Hastings. Back St., Prin-
cess Anne. Md, says For about
seven years was afflicted with kidney
disease and during that time suffered
severely. was so weak that ! could
hardly drag myself around and also
suffered from headaches and pains
through my loins. Finally the kidney
secretions became unnatural and caused
me much annoyance. My case steadily
grew worse until | learned of Doan's
Kidney Pills and began taking them.
They so completely freed me from back
ache that it has never returned and the
other affections have been greatly
relieved. can recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills as reliable remedy for the
Kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents,
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for United States.
Remember the name-Doan's, and
take no other.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Rebels Evacuate Aqua Prieta.

II was evident from the looks of the
Aqua Prieta streets when the federals
entered after the rebels had silently
stolen ont after the raking fire poured
into the town, had been more effective
than the rebels admitted.
Fifty bodies were found lying in the
streets, buildings were perforated and
many adobe residences were shelter
ing wounded non.combatants. includ-
ing several women and children.
Part OF the insurrecto garrison was
scattered in the abandonment of the
town. Throwing away their guns and
leaving their horses, they fled in dis
order in different directions. The prin-
cipal portion OF the rebel command,
however. retired in good order toward
the mountains south of the city. Two
insurrecto commanders, Balazario
Garcia and Colonel Medina. deserted
their men and fled across the border.
where they surrendered TO the Amer.
lean troops.
The victorious federal force which
occupied the town numbered about
do DiaZ nephew of President Diaz,
was in supreme command. Under him
were Major Luis Medina Barron, OF
the rurales, and Commandant Fran
cisco Chiapa. formerly project OF the
town OF Montezuma.
Despite the fact that the United
States troops compelled the residents
OF Douglas 10 keep far from that side
OF the town nearest the fighting. John
Hamilton, an American. was struck
in the breast and probably fatally in
jured by Mexican bullet while stand
ing in the central part of Douglas.
Several others were wounded. among
them Oscar Coll. newspaper man,
who was shot in the head
This incident, following the killing
of two Americans In Douglas last
Thursday by stray bullets. and coming
Immediately after President Taft's
warning to the Mexican government
and the direct demands made upon
both rebels and federals by Colonel
Skunk. commanding the United States
cavalry at Douglas. to avoid firing
across the frontier. Is fraught with
menace of serious international com.
plications.
A force of 1900 federals attacked the
rebels. intrenchcd at Aqua Prieta, the
Mexican border town. practically adj
joining Douglas. They were driven
back and the rebels held every posi-
ton which they held when the fed
eral advance began.
When they We're finally in action
the steel missiles tore up the ground
and passed through houses in the
American town as well as ploughed
up the turf protecting the rebels, who
say their less ia light.
The hail OF bullets from the federal
machine guns fell far within the con.
fines of the city of Douglas. 1t was
evident from the outset that the battle
was to he decisive. Both sides exhibit
ed desperate courage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
GhiIdrSp Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& a 9 Q RIA
No Differences.

Jack-My darling, want TO tell you
something. have deceived you.
am not rich. but utterly pennlless.
VIII 1t make any difference to you?
Ethel-Not the slightest. Jack.
II am so glad. dearest Are you
quite sure It win make no difference
to your"
quite sure. l can marry old Mr..
Moneybags. "-London Standard.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22

Every family and especially those who
reside in the country should be provided
at all times with bottle of Chamber
lain's Liniment. There is no telling
when it may be wanted in case of an ac-
cident or emergency. 1t is most excel
lent in all cases of rheumatism, sprains.
and bruises. Sold by all Dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
a GOOD second.

"What blessing civilization has
been to the world. Consider for u mo
ment the bloody sports of ancient
Rome
"Why. what's the matter with an au-
tomobilc cup racer" Baltimore Amer
lean.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
The Sound sleep Of Good HeaIth

Can not be OVER estimated and any
ailment that prevents it is a menace t
health. J. l.. Southers, Eau Claire
Wis, says: II have been unable to sleeF
soundly nights. because of pains across
my back and soreness of my kidneys
My appetite was very poor and my gen,
eral condition was much run down.
have been taking Foley Kidney Pills but
short time and now sleep as sound as
a rock, my general condition is greatly
improved, and | know that Foley Kid
ney Pills have cured me-" Sold by al
Druggists
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Crystallized Grasses.

Gtpsses may be crystallized as fol-
lows Place n saucepan partly filled
with water on the stove and In 1t dis
solve enough alum To make II of suf-
ficlent density 10 bear an egg. Let this
boil. Take off the saucepan and lay
your grasses dried aud tied in punches
to suit the fancy In the water. When
the water Is perfectly cold lift out the
bouquets aud you will find them a
mass Of beautiful CRYSTAL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Our First Free School.

The first free school established in
the United States was In the province
Of Massachusetts Bay In the year 1641
by order of the general colonial court.
In 164T the same authority declared
that free schools should be established
within every town having fifty house.
holders under penalty of a fine of 6.
This fine was doubled by declaration
made in 1871 and again doubled In
1853.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
OFFERS TRUCE To
ARRANGE PEACE
Mexican Government Favorable
to krmiStICe Terms.
REBELS ABANDON BORDER CITY
Under Cover of Night lnsurrectos Flee
From Aqua Prieta, Which Federals
Occupy at Once.

A proposition for an armistice. pend
ing negotiations Tor a settlement OF
Mexico's Internal troubles. was re-
reived by the department of foreign
relations in Mexico City from Wash
ington, presumably from DR.. Vasquez
Gomez.
a reply was returned in which 1t
was indicated that the government
looked with favor upon the suggestion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
A Reliable Medicine No. A Narcotic

Mrs. +. MART, st. Joe, Mich, says:
"Our little boy contracted severe
bronchial trouble and as the doctor Is
medicine did not cure him. | gave him
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in
which have faith. 1t cured the cough
as well as the choking and gaging spells.
in short time. Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound has many times saved US
much trouble and we arcnever without
il in the house. Sold by all Druggists.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Paris Still Third CITY.

Paris retains rs position as The thlrd
largest city in the world. the census
taken last month showing that the
city has a population Of 2.siG.9s6. The
figures in 1906 were 2.1G3. 1893 The
French census as whole has shown
a DRIFT OF population from the country
10 the cities.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Blind Man Burned 10 Death

Mrs. Hattie Fox and her blind hus.
band persisted when a store in which
they lived in Asheville. n. c., was
swept by flames.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
sehwab Gives $500 TO "Home."

The Children's home at Bethlehem,
Pa, received check for $4,000 from
Charles NJ. schwab, the millionaire
steel man. payable when the homes
officers raise an equal amount.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
PUT DYNAMITE IN HIS PIPE
Smokers Nose Partly Blown of and
Eye Badly Injured.

John b. kone. OF Chanceiord town.
ship. near York. Pa, filled his pipe
with tobacco which he had been car
ryin. in his pocket.
In some manner he got small cap
OF dynamite mixed with the weed and
while he was smoking the pipe ex.
ploded Part OF his nose was blown
off. his right eye was badly injured
and his face was severely burned
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22

On account Of III health Robert T.
Lincoln rendered his resignation as
president OF the Pullman company in
Chicago lie will be succeeded May |
by John S. tunnels. now vice presi.
dent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
Your tongue is coated.
Your breath is foul.

These symptms show that your stom-
ach is the trouble. To remore the cause
is the first thing, and Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets will do that.
Easy to take and more effective. Sold
by all Dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-04-22
N. v. Senate For Income Tax.

After a long debate the New York
senate passed the Wagner resolution
ratifying the proposed income tax
amendment 10 the federal constitution
By a vote Of 81 to iG.
The Ocala evening star., 1911-03-04

i great many citizens and especial
ly automobile owners went out TO the
fair grounds this morning to witness
the assembling and adjusting Of Mt
Lincoln Beachey's Curtiss Diplane. The
machine was the first most Of them
had seen and they were intensely in
terested in a minute examination OF its
mechanism and method OF constru Ction.
The majority Of the spectators thought
the slender. two-bladed propeller was
Inadequate for the propulsion Of the
machine. and asked why i was not
made larger. When the machine wa
all ready. Mr.. Beacaey and his assist
ants started the engine, 4 dozen men
holding the machine on The ground
and the creduIous ones We're conyinc-
ed that the propeller when revolved
with the 60-horsepower. eight cylinder
engine was sufficient The current OF
air made by the rapidly revolving
blades would nearly blow man of his
feet twenty feet distant ana wouIl
move the sand and dust for distance
Of 100 feet away The Curtiss biplane
strong and we'll made and 4 man with
ordinary understanding Of machinery
could soon grasp and understand from
a layman's view point the workings Of
the machine and its fine principles
From the interest manifested this
morning there will be no lack OF a
crowd to see the flight this afternoon
The machine. We are told. only weig n
about $50 pounds. II is remarkab bly y
light when its power is considered