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The Washington times., 1911-12-31
DR.. Cook Will Give
Lecture At Columbia

Was his alleged discovery of the
North Pole one of the greatest fakes in
the history of the world. or did he act
ually reach the top of the universe, will
he the subject of most interesting lee
ture at the Columbia Theater next Sum
day evening by DR.. Frederick A. Cook.
Dr. Cook has thoroughly recovered his
health. following the. mental and phys
ical strain to which he was subjected.
and Is prepared to give to the public
all the facts In his possession and leave
OF his claims. He will deal with all
phases of the case in a direct and force
full manner. irrespective Of the probable
effect II may have upon his own case.
From all indications he will not be lack
ing a representative audience on this
occasion,
The Washington times., 1911-12-31
ACADEMY

One of the best attractions scheduled
for Washington during New Year
week will be Harry Kelly. the ever
popular comedian, in His Honor. the
Mayor" which opens at the Academy
tomorrow afternoon, and also matinees
on Tuesday. Thursday, and Saturday.
The production Is one of the best. A
large chorus and the original dancing
dolls are among the strong attractions
with the present company. New and
elaborate costumes and fine scenery
have been provided.
Among the leading people associated
with Mr.. Kelly are Nellie DAILY, one
of the original sisters of that name
Eleanore Suffers. Kate Uart, Mildred
Booth, Nellie De Grass, Eddie Flavele
John Rs Pratt who ywas In the orfgt-
nal cast: ClinT worman, and many
others as well known.
The New Year attraction promises
to be one of the most interesting OF
the Academy's entire season.
The Washington times., 1911-12-31
ARCADE

The annual souvenir dance" in the
ballroom of the Arcade last night was a
pronounced success, and the scores OF
young couples attending seemingly en-
joyed the event with much zest, the
ladies in particular. who were the re-
cipients Of the pretty souvenirs. The
basketball game scheduled for Saturday
night next in the roller skating rink, is
expected to attract a large audience, the
contesting teams being those of George
town University and the University OF
Maryland. In the bowling alleys the
games set down for Tuesday, Wednes.
day, and Thursday nights between
teams Of the Patent Examiners Bowl.
ing League will prove to be very inter.
esting, and a crowd of spectators Is
expected each night.
The Washington times., 1911-12-31
CONVENTION HALL

A big magnet attracting pleasure
loving Washington is the great skating
rink at Convention Hall. Young and
middle-aged alike revel in this big in
door playground. Star fancy skaters.
contests. exhibitions, and races and zsst
to the usual nightly program, and prizes
make the fun the merrier. The coming
fancy dress skating ball. to be held
January 10, will add to the interest in
this popular place of amusement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
rRusrEEs AUCTION SAL

In execution OF decd Of trust RI
the 19the day Of May, 1910. and recon-
in the Clerks Office Of the Cir
Court Of Cumberland county In L.
Book II, page 336. default having LII
made of the debt therein sscufeH
on the 18th day of September, ILL.,
twelve o'clock +. NJ. the two I0to
parcels OF land with the imprOvcx941
thereon. located In the county Of CT
berland. fully described as folloW1s%
First. A lot consisting Of one 441.x
on the west side and adjoining tAN
lands of Maria Brown and r. A. Irvi4S
conveyed to NJ. s. Knight by M1tE
Brown and others by deed dated OosNs
Der 20. 1909.
Second. a tract containing five -
one half acre. bounded as follows: S4
Fronting forty-fiv yards on HI
Tomworth Road. running backWN
from said road $50 yards. more or t.
to a line fence on the land Of M
NJ p. Snead, the said lines which rMn
southward1y are parallel except 4~L
gradual widening as they extend. 80
tract is bounded on the east BY L.
Holman estate, and on the west by t.
land Of F. F. Fleming
Terms. Cash as to so much 81 TX
proceeds as are necessary to defray 81
expenses of the trust including tYs4a
tees commission. taxes. insr-anC1
time of sale, and to discharge tn
amount then payable upon said deuG
o-wit S450000 with interest to -
10th day of May at six per cent. AL
residue to be payable in installmentS AZ
one and two years. and secured by ueNN
Of trust on tse premises. VA
E. r. WILLIAMS. 60
=
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
SEALED PROPOSALS..

Superintendent of the Gas Works. s
Richmond. Va. Nov. Is. 1911.
Sealed proposals viii BIC received 81
this office. Room 1913. first foor, CltE
furnishing. operating, repairing ansi
maintaining Loco. more or less incan-
descent gas manteI street lights In the
city of Richmond. Va. from JanuArNs
1st for termn of one and two Years.
respeo lively.
Sealed proposals will also be recetved
from bidders for the purchase outrtEhfE
OF 1900 ineandescent gas mantel stFeH&s
lights, more or less. s
Each bidder will be required to fufs4
nish at least one-half dozen sa.nPi9s
lamps to be placed at the high and
low points of the city: these points ~
to be designated by the COMMITTEES %.
Light
The bidders shall at their own e.
maintain these lamps for period m
fifteen days previous TO the date sps~l
CITED for the openinS Of b.c&-
Specifications. etc. may be seen on
this office The successful bidder Win
be required to execute Trust G0Nsx
pany's bond in the sum of ten thouHAnAk
($1o,00O) dollars for the faithful pe1&
Torrance or the contract.
A certified check for two hundrsM
and fifty (s250l dollars, drawn In fav0F
OF the city treasurer. must accompany
each bid. q
Proposals must be sealed and marked
PROPOSALS. FOR STREET LI0E5Ts
ING" and addressed to the underst9n40s
The Committee on Light reserves tho
right to reject any and all bids, anA
award the contract. subject to the -
prevail OF the City Council.
W. r. KNOWLES.
Superintendent. AZ
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
RAILn0ADa.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
N. B.-Nflcv ne schedule figures published f39
Information and OF guaranteed: III
6:l0 A. M.-Daiy-Loca for Chanotte, De-
ham and Raleigh. ia
l0.45 A. -Daly-Limitad- For III rl11la
South Drawing Room Buffet. Sleapin1 Ca1 m
AsheviIls N. c. M
500 P. M.--Ex. Sunday, Local for Drham -
intermediate stations. S
6P. N. except Sunday. Keysvi'e looAl.
Has p. M.-DAiy-Ljmitcd for III pet11
eouth. Pullman ready $50 z. u.
YORK RIVER LINE.
$50 r. M.-Ex Gun.-To West pt connan1
for baltimore Mon, Wed and Fri. b
900 A. Mex Sun and 2;l5 r. M.-1e4
We'd. sd FRI .Ieesl - Vet kci4t 6
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMQNp.
From the 6outh: $50 A. NJ. sos =. ~. 41f
$40 A. M.-Ex. Sun. i2A5 P. M.--EA A
200 r. NJ. daily. NJ
From West Point, 990 A. NJ, daily: l1:1& ~
Wed aud FIJI; 4 rs P. NJ, Ex. Sun. Il
= r. Bt-RGESS ~. r
s07 East Main It Phone AAdtseA {
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
YEARNING FOR TRIP
LAD LEAVES HOME

Especial to The Richmond yfrginian. J
BALTIMORE, MD, Nov. 19.--Tak-
night, Abraham Yappey. said to be
of We'll known family of Norfolk.
arrived here early this morning, only
to be arrested several kours later
by Detective Day at the home Of rela-
tives.
Young Yappey told the detective
that he ran away from home because
he wanted to fill an ambition to ride
on O. steamboat to this city and visit
his relatives. A telegram sent to Mar
shall F'arnan by Chief kizer, of Nor
folk, resulted in the arrest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
CITY TAXES

Richmond, Va, Nov. Is. 1911.
NnTICE tn TAXPAYERS.


THE, LAST HALF OF CITY TANAfAsa
REAL. ESTATE AND PERSONALS .E2Ha
1911, WILL BE DUE IN DECEMHEM3
AND IS EOW READY FOR PAYMEMxs
AT THIS OFFICE.
EVERY MALE twenty one years All
age, and EVERY person keeping hou1<2
or doing business in the city. - ~
sessed for personal taxes. Those WhGs
have not paid any city taxes durtnG#
the year will please cali and settle, Nh;
az to avoid being posted as deitnsy
quents. s@s
GRADING, PAVING. PIPE NM
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS are A11as
due, and will have to be declared -
linauent IL not paid on or before enc
Of year.
FIVE PER CENT. viii be added m
last half If not paid Oh or before DHs
GENDER 31ST .S
Interest at SIX PER CENT. also ~.
taches to ell bills as soon as reporfA4
delinquent M
Particular attention IS called to the
above as under an ordinance passes
by the City Council there can pc IN
avoidance OF the penalty.
WASHINGTON WARD TAXES. GAek
must be paid at the office OF DEPUTN
COLLECTOR, Tenth and Hull streets.#
H. l. HUIEE.
City Collector,
(,ity OF Richmond. II
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE


Apple Orchards Present the
most attractive form of Investment,
conservatism. and adequate returns
considered. The Knob Apple Or
chard Co. Inc, owns valuable prop
ertY In Henry county. Va. which
is already producing best quality
apples. They refer to Bank OF Mar
t,nsville; Colonial Bank and Trust
Co, Roanoke, Va; Governor VIM.
Hodges Mann. and Mr.. F. II. La
Baume. of the y. e. W. Rwy.. as
10 the reliability and value Of their
corporation and proposition. Ad-
dress them. Box 500, Roanoke, Va,
for prospectus and particulars IL
interested in conservative, yet
urofita BILE investment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
is BITTEN BY DOG
BELIEVED TO BE MAD

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
ROANOKE, VA, Nov. 19.--Mr. S.
r. Wilson. auditor OF the Virginia
and Tennessee Telephone Company,
was bitten in his leg yesterday after
noon by supposed maddog while
walking down the street. He left
to-day for the Pasteur Institute,
Richmond. The dog Is still at large.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
JUST OFF THE ROADS.
IN TROUBLE AGAIN

Robert Ford. a colored youth, who
claims that he has Just completed
his term of three months on the roads
for shooting at a man for Fostering
him. was arrested last night by the
night watchau ut the Chesapeake
and Ohio yards for trespassing. Ford
WAS found concealed in the yard. and
gave as his excuse that he was just
looking for a place to keep warm.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
MRS. BARGER DIES
AT GINTER PARK

Mrs. Virginia r. Barger died early
yesterday morning at her residence,
192 Chamherlayne avenue, Ginter
Park, after a long illness. She was
SO years old and widow. The fu-
neral will take place from the Church
OF the Covenant atN3:30 o'clock this
afternoon, the interment following at
Hollywood Cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
DELLA AND FTOSSIE
FRIENDS NO LONGER

Della Mitchell. colored. il under ar
rest at the First Station, charged
with taking a locket and chain be-
longing to Fiossie Taylor. also col
ored. Della said Flossie had a hat
belonging TO her, and when she asked
for it F'lossie refused, whereupon she
grabbed the locket and chain and
held Ii for the hat.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
DESERTED TEAM TAKEN UP
By DETECTIVE GENTRY

Detective Gentry last night about
10 O'Clock found a deserted double
team and surrey standing at. Mayo
and Franklin streets. He sent the
team TO the First Station. Sergeant
Jeter had 1t placed In a nearby stable
to await the claims Of the owner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
Col. pariinqton Here.

Colonel w. r. Darlington. Of Allen
dale, S. c.. is one of the delegates
to the First American Road Congress
which convenes in Richmond. He is
the father of Miss Laura Darlington,
superintendent OF Johnston Willis
Ssanitariuns. s ~ asasfafiis 9stss s3s9s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
Dicg ID Aal,cvfIIc

Mr.. Percy Stuart Rosher. son OF
MrA Robert 8. Bosher, of 2 East
Franklin street. this city. died yes
terday In Asheville. N. G. Mr.. Bosher
was thirty-slx years cf age. The fun
eral VIII take place tomorrow morn
Ing ct II o'clock from the residence
Of Mrs Bosher,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20

Twentieth Street, near -
Two story. detached brick dW6fj
eight rooms and bath. 1riSk I'M
In yard sass
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
Wants
LOST

Lost. Saturday Morning, Notebook,
between Harrison and Main or Sew
enth and Grace OF Main and Seven
teenth street, containing $35 in notes
--0ne $40 note. two IS notes. balance
81 and 81; also phone bill and house
rent receipt. Liberal reward IL re-
turned to f.. A. FAULKNER. 922 N.
Twenty-seventh street.
Lost, Gold Bracelet, Lion Head, Ruby
eyes. diamond in mouth, on train
from Washington. arriving here
Friday night, or from Byrd street
station to Ginter Park by private
conveyance. Liberal reward IL re-
turned to l.. J. CHEATWOOD. 1z11
East Broad street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
SITuATIONS-MALE

Posiston ~ skipping or Packing Clerk
wanted by man with X. X, exps,-
ience. Has family and Is permanently
located now. Can furnish best OF
references and give. general satisfac-
ton Address Il. ~. care Richmond
Nirginian.
W-aateSa--A Position Worktnk Man
auar on Dairy Farm. A northern Tar
.ner has one son Is years old. both
good mixers, Address Edd Bennett,
South Richmond. Va. General Delty-
eFy.p
Wnnted-rO~ition ny Ail-R0und Car
penter. Can furnish references. r.
W.
ManteA-eh ~ NiEhtwatcaman. En-
rinrar or fireman. Address DAVID
FRANCIS Chester, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
Truck FARMS AND ORCHARDS.

now appeal tn Northern and Eastern
homeseekers. Reach them through
our more than 200 correspondents
in as many counties. It's the man
ON the spot that makes the sale.
Take advantage Of tourist season to
secure purchaser by writing us at
once what you have to sell. where
it is. and the price. International
business Bulletin sent on request
THE INTERNATIONAL SALES
co. INC, Cincinnati. Ohio.
two Acres 81 Land as Raiiread station.
near car line; new six-roem house
A bargain at $4,000 MIDDLE AT
LANTIC IMMIGRATION CO, Conn
uonwealth Bank Bldg.
20 Acres, - Acres Cleared; Two Miles
from station. Fruit, fencing. School
and store al place: church near by:
fur $4,000. ee MIDDLE ATLANTIC
IMMIGRATION CO, Commonw eaith
Bank Bldg.
Six Nice Lots In North Side A. Tho
sacrifice price OF So per front foot;
granoiithic sidewalks. this is n
chance to get a nice situation to build
you home. Address J. ]. FEATH-
FIR, se1 n Avenue, Brookiand Park,
Va.
Farms Nanted.-I.ist Tour Farms
suburban and other property with
US for sale. Send for listing blanks
to-day. AMOS 4 POINDEXTER
Travellers Building.
I Want to Rent q Farm Up To rs
acres. within five miles OF Richmond.
for two years. with privilege OF buy
ing same CT end Of term, give gen
eral description and condipon OK
farm. also state amount OF rent and
price Of farm OTTO SADOWSkY.
s2oe Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh. Pa.
Homes On The fredericksburg Rail-
road, ten miles from Richmond on
a small cash payment and SIS per
month. Write to r. s. LEAKE,
Glen Allen. va
Wanted, To Buy Direct From Owner
for cash. six to nine-room modern
house Give street, number and
price. West End or central pre-
ferred. l. $40, care Times Dispatch.
For Sale. Handsome New Rssidsnos
on Fry Spring Road. near University
OF Virginia, also the adjoining lot.
NJ r, s., Box -. Bon Air. Va
For Sale, 14oe Floyd Avenue, medsrn
brick house of eight rooms. price.
$4,000. Apply to OWNER, 1644 West
Grace. or phone Madison 4al7-J.
Hotel Wanted-To Rent . Completely
furnished hotel IN some good town.
J. W. WILEY, Jefreries, Va.
Es~% a.-ns~< Chm~~aaHAn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
HELP--MALE AND FEMALE

Local Representative Wanted; no can
wasting or soliciting required; good
income assured Address NATION
= Al. COOPERATIVE REALTY co.
r. V SIT. Marden building. Washing
ton, p. G.
Teachers Warted-Teachers Fer jan
uary openings, graded. high schools
and colleges, Splendid openings re-
ceivea daily: twentieth year. three
offices: one enrolment; guaranteed
services SHERIDAN'S TEACH
FpS' AGENCIES. Greenwood, s, G
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
hELP--FIMALE


Wanted, A Reliable White or Colored
woman to do cooking and general
housework for two people. no wash
ing to be done. Good wages paid to
the right one. References required.
Address 212 s. Second ST., Char
lottesvilie. Va.
Ladies. Make Supporters; $12 per 100
no canvassing; material furnished.
Stamped envelope for particulars.
WABASH SUPPLY CO., Dept. 1855,
Chicago
Wanted, Experienced Cook 10 Stay on
premises. Apply at once, els Bev-
eriy street. Phone Madison 4742-L.
Wanted, A Lady to Sew. Apply Mon
day morning ny O'Clock, II South
Cherry street.
Wanted---Girl ta, Cook and Clean. Ap-
ply 109 n. Seventh street
Wanted. at Once Good House Girl.
g Apply l05 F.. Marshall street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
HELP WANTED--MALE

Men Wanted, Age 1888, for Firemen-
400 monthly; hrakemen. $50. on
nearby railroads Experience un-
necessary; no strike. Positions guar
anteed competent men. Promotion.
Railroad employing headquarters.
s5l men sent to positions last three
months State age. Send stamp.
RAILWAY ASSOCIATION, Box.
- tJtxNHfTft
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20

An Old CONFEDERATE VETERAN
WITH ONE ARM WOULD LIKE 10
GET SOME LIGHT WORK TO DO
THAT WILL HELP TO FEED WIFE
AND SELF. AN WILLING AND NOT
AFRAID TO DO ANYTHING THAT
CAN DO. ADDRESS OLD TAR
HEEL. 1905 DICKERsoN STREET.
Wanted, Cnnvass.rs for the City Di-
rectory. must be good spoilers and
plain writer's. Address in own hand
writing, HILL. DIRECTORY COM
PANT. S23 Mutual Bldg
Fior5st Wanted for Carnattonk; No Pot
plants: to work under foreman: good
wages. new house; permanent posi-
LIZ ton. FAI.L0N. Florist. Roanoke. va,
Wantea--A F1rst-Cfsss Deubte-Entry
bookkeeper; preferring one with ex-
perience I'm lumber business. Address
with references. Box SO. city.
Wanfed-Ffrst-Glm White Barber at
once. New Shirley Hoe. Petersburg.
Apply to NJ r. STEVENS.
Wantrd--EiRht Coed Boys to Work In
woodward, 2l3 Hull street, Apply at
yard
Wrnt~A--Mau With Capital TO mild
railway. l have charter. transrorts-
ton unlimited Apply u. @. WILSON.
Iaghtfoot. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20

"A Waiting COMMENSURATE Young
German iHaaoverian1, perfect French,
elementary. English, for afternoon
and morning; good references Iea-
aphone Monroe 3375-L.
An Experienced St~noxraph~r Desires
.GoSition; can furnish best references.
< xddress r. BOX 4T2. city
Me-. You Need nm Undergraduates
nurse or caretaker, call Madison ssa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-20
sITUATIONS--FEMALE

Younx Lady with Scsne Experience.
desires position as stencgrapher or
office girl Good at figures ard
writes plain business hand Neat
and energetic. Willing To conmance
at modest salary Address STENo-
GRAPHER. T10 North Twenty eighth
greet city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-08
co. COURT
is BUSY

The county court is making rapid
progress on the dorket, turning out
booze cases in quick succession.
After being out several hours the
jury in the second ease against Bob
Powell reported a disagreement and
was discharged
Ia the Joe Smith case the jury rel
turned verdict or not guilty In the
first case against Bill McRae and
Frank Miller demurrer TO The eyi.
denee was sustained and the other
cases against them We're dismissed on
motion of the county attorney. "a
case against McRae was dismissed III
The same manner On payment Of
costs.
The Indictment against Chas. Steele
was quashed and new information was
fled The fate Of Tommy the
Tramp is IN the hands Of the jury
this afternoon and jury is being Sc
leoted FOR the trial Of chas Hayden Of
futile.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-08
GAS MAN
SURVIVED
81 HOURS
AFTER BREATHING DEADLY GAS
-FUNERAL or YOUNG WESTON
OCCURS TOMORROW.


After hovering between life and
death for s2 hours and never recover
ing consciousness from the time he
was found Monday morning, overcome
by gas. Percy Weston died yesterday
afternoon at the home Of his uncle,
Lawrence Martin. -Four physicians
were in constant attendance until his
death, using every known artificial
means to bring him to consciousness.
Mr.. Weston came to Chickasha six
years ago from Massachusetts, living
here a few months at time until the
past two years, during which time he
made his home here. His parents
are not living and he had no other
relatives nearer than Massachusetts,
other than Air. Martin He was a
bright and capable young man, holding
responsible position as assistant il
supt Chas Ross, and his death Is one
Of the saddest ever occurring in the
city.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 3 O'Clock at the
residence OF Lawrence Martin, sol r.
linois avenue. The services win be
brief.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-08
Will Not Leave Much
for the Monuments
Special By United Press.

Special by United Press.
Washington, Feb. S.-Sonlherneis
are wondering today just how much OF
the 100000 which congress recently
appropriated for the erection OF rlonu.
ments to mark the graves Of unidentl-
fled Confederate soldiers who died in
northern prisons, viii be devoted to
that purpose, as a result Of decision
Of the comptroller Of the treasury re-
Gently made
The comptrolleT has decided that
the travelling expenses Of army OH
GERS in charge Of the erection OF the
monuments and Of their families SHAH
be paid out Of the appropriation, in.
stead Of from the funds Of the war
department The officers are also to
receive a per diem while supervising
The work.
Since at least half a hundred monu
ments are to be erected. it has been
figured ont by a statistical shark in
the treasury department, that less
than one-half Of the original appro.
priation viii be expended for the pur.
pose for which it was primarily in
tended.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-08
BATTLE In
SENATE is
MING
LINES BEING DRAWN FOR CON.
TEST ON THREE PROPOSITIONS
Defeat FOR ALL LIKELY.
Special BY United Press.

Special by United Press.
Washington y. q. Feb S.-Lines
are being drawn among the senators
today for three big fights which will
be decided during the present session.
The issues on which these battles
viii be waged are. First, the Canadian
reciprocity agreement which has been
negotiated by the administration; sec
ond, the creation Of 4 permanent tariff
board, also an administration meas
ure; third, the proposed amendment to
the constitution providing for the di-
rect election Of United States sena-
tors,
Leaders Of the senate predict today
that All three Of these measures will
be defeated iii spite Of all the influ-
enee that Is being brought TO bear BY
the administration To pass the first
and second Of them and the nation
wide demand for the third.
The democrats are led by Senator
Bailey and they are said to be deter
mined that the tariff board bill shall
not pass at this session and they are
ready to hlibuster, if necessary. to de-
feat it.
Senator Lodge. an old timer, is max
ing a bitter fight against the direct
election Of senators.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-02-08
WILL MAKE ELK
KILLING FELONY
speclal q The Express.

Special 10 the Express.
Spokane, Wash, Feb. S.-Desiring
to effecJually stop the slaughter Of the
few elks remaining in the state of
Washington the state legislature pro.
poses to make the killing OF an elk a
felony but in drafting the bill a iok y
slipped in and if the proposed acs
becomes q law there is every cnaEce
Of many members OF the Benevolent
Protective Order OF Elks breaking
rock at the state penitentiary. OEe
Of the provisions Of the bill is six
years ia the penitentiary and iite Of
$1,000 as maximum Or three years
imprisonment and II fine OF $500 al
the minimum, IL a person has in lis
possession, between November and
September Is. an elk tooth, the EN-.
blem Of the order, unless he can prove
in court that he did not himself kin
the animal Members Of the B. b.
p are clamoring for the defeat or
amendment Of the bill The part Of
the act which makes killing an elk a
felony is not without precedent. In
California it is felony to XIII an
elk at any season.