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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-29

Tulsa is on. Most Of the stores have
spread before the eyes of the dis
criminateing shoppers one of the
largest and most complete lines Of
Christmas toys ever before seen here.
The christmas business this winter IS
expected to be nearly double that
done last winter according to local
merchants who are laying in stocks
accordingly.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-29
Wise CONTESTANTS ARE
MAKING BEST OF OFFER

Husters Are Laying Up Reserve During the Bi
$4,000 Extra Vote Offer-Others Who Believe
Themselves to Be Wise Are Not Making the
Determined Effort Necessary to VIM
Make No Mistakes Now.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-29
BIG VOTING OFFER ENDS ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

Four More Days in Which to Bring in Five New Six
Months Subscriptions and Get Bonus Ballot for
$4,000 Extra Votes Hardest of Race Now On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

The third semi-annual meeting Of
the Sunday School Institute OF the
Piedmont Convocation will be held in
the parish hall of Christ Church to,
morrow, Friday, May 9Th, the pro-
gramme OF which is as follows: $50 a.
M, holy communion; 10 n. m. roll
call, reports, election Of officers, and
miscellaneous business; 11:15 a. m.
''The Four Teacher, twenty-five
Scholar School," by Rev. E. B. Bur
we'll, OF Upperville, Va. l1:30 p. m.
luncheon. p. m. The Bible Glass,
by Rev. C. A. Ashby, of Theological
Seminary, Va. 3 p. IN: The Ideal
Teacher" by Rev Llewellyn n. Galley,
of Philadelphia, Penn. 4p no Gloria
in Excelsis, prayers, benediction. 8
D m. The Great Importance OF the
Sunday School," by Rev. L. n. Galley.
Delegates are expected from the various
parishes in the convocation.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the pastors Of the various churches,
and the superintendent, officers and
teachers Of their Sunday schools to be
present, and all others who may be in
terested in these topics which are Of
vital importance to the work of the
church.
Mr.. Burwell has had no little expe-
rience in the conduct of the rural
school and is well qualified to speak on
the topic assigned him. Mr.. Ashby
before his ordination was q promlnet
lawyer of Newport News and success
ful leader Of mems Bible class. MIR.
Galley is one Of the editors Of the Sun
day School magazine, man OF wide
experience and an authority on Sunday
school matters. He is fluent and de-
lightful speaker as all can testify who
heard him 10 the course Of lectures on
church history recently delivered by
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
EAST INDIAN RUNNERS.
kahars Who Can Regularly Make 6
Hundred Miles q Day.

Hundred Miles a Day.
Ordinary Marathon races seem rath
er insignificant compared with the
regular performances Of a certain east
Indian caste. These Kahars, also
known as Jhinwarb, live in the Pun
lab, where for centuries they have
acted as runners, fishermen and water
fowl catchers.
The men are trained runners and are
said to be able to go hundred miles a
day without resting. According to
Baily's Magazine, there IS a we'll au.
thenticated instance that Tika Ram
the son Of Laiu Ram, carried dis,
patches 300 miles in three days-from
Mean-Alir to Meerut.
The point discussed, however, Is
whether the normal eXertions Of the
Kahar post runners and the similar ex'
ertions Of jinrikisha men shortened
their lives, and it appears that the Ia
bars, trained from childhood to be dis
lance runners, live to be old men. They
are not only able to withstand the
strain of running great distances IN
der heavy load. but thrive under it.
The jinrikisha man, too, notwith
standing his irregular diet, excessive
use of liquor and exposure to the ele
ments, lives to reasonable age. In
Tokyo when census was taken OF the
jinrikiSha men few years ago there
were found TO be more than 1900 who
We're over fifty-five years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
THE COOL WAVE.

The cool wave which settled over this
section and a large portion OF the
country Tuesday right fingers. Last
night overcoats were still in order
although the northwest wind had sub
sided. The mercury in the Their
mometer at an early hour this morn
ing stood at 50 degrees,
Practically the entire eastern halt OF
the country was shivering yesterday IN
the coolest weather, With one or two
exceptions, that has ever been ex-
perienced at this time of the year. A
cold wave from the frozen districts of
Alaska began to move eastward last
Saturday and by Tuesday night en-.
velopcd the lake region, Middle At
lan,ic States and New England in j
blanket of frost. NJ immediate re.
lief from the unreasonable cold is il
sight. The Weather Bureau state;
that there will be no decided change
during the remainder of the week
Light snow fell yesterday in northern
New York and at points in New Eng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
LARGE CAMP SITE NEAR ALEX
ANDRIA.

Establishment OF great national
camp ground in Virginia, not far from
Alexandria is nov being planned by
the War Department A tract OF not
less than 10000 acres, and as much
more as can be scared, is wanted.
General Evans, chief of the Bureau
OF Military Affairs, has already com,
municated with Adjutant-Genera W.
W. Sale, OF Virginia, on the subject
He said that he had no authority tc
proceed with securing such a site, but
he was evidently making inquiries
under authority He intimated thai
perhaps the land needed would be
donated to the government for the pur'
pose.
The reason for this would, Of course,
be the revenue derived by the roads
from hauling the troops. For example,
General Evans said that camp ground
in the northwest had resulted in the
payment of S4O0, 900 to the roads carry
ing the men to that point. He said
further that he was mentioning this
matter elsewhere, presumably extend
ing the same opportunity IN Maryland
Delaware and Pennsylvania.
1t has been suggested more thar
once that many thousands Of acres lie
between Fredericksburg and Alexan
dria, on the hnc Of tue Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac, which *
practically unproductive, and which
should be purchasable at low figures
The argument is that it would be vel
worth it to this railroad aud to other:
connecting with it to buy from 10000
to 1000 acres Of land and present i
to the government.
Such tract would in effect constl'
tute national park, preserved by the
government and the recipient OF large
appropriations for that purpose. Ii
would, it is anticipated, be used mol
only as a joint camp of maneuvers
such rs was held at Gettysburg las
wear, but also as a point for such mobi
lization of troops rs has been accom-
plished al San Antonio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
PREPARING FOR THE SEASON.

The Old Dominion Boat Club held
its regular monthly meeting last night
in the rooms OF the Chamber Of Com
merce and elected five new members.
There has been much interest shown
in the club already this season, and il
this continues it will have crew in
one Of the large regattas this year.
Captain Douglas expects to start his
crew next week, and from present
prospects it will be a winner
William Bromley, OF the Potomac
Club will be here tomorrow to make
al! necessary repairs to the boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
SUSPECTED HIGHWAYMEN.

Officers from the county yesterday
brought G. w. holland and Edward
CLANCY to the station house in this
city for the purpose Of bringing them
before agents of the Postottice Depart,
ment who are expected to come to this
city from Washington some time dur
ing the day. These men, it will be re-
membered were arrested several days
ago on misdemeanor charge, and be
ing suspicious characters and having
previously been ordered out OF the city,
they we're sent to jail for sixty days.
Later C. W. Walters, OF Falls Church,
who had been wayaid and robbed,
came to the jail in this city and recoe-
nized holland as the man who had
previously entered his store and asked
a number Of questions concerning his
business, receipts, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Sailing Is So Interesting.

The lady was reading nautical
novel. She struggled along brayely for
a few minutes, but finally had to ap.
peal to her husband.
Gerald" she said, 'the author says
that tie boat was sailing wing and
wing What does that mean? I've
been. on yacht, but never heard that
before"
"That means" answered Gerald, re-
Ioicing in the fact that be, too. had
spent several hours on sailing yes
sel-"that means that the schooner had
her mains'l out to port and her forest
out to starboard. or vice versa"
"Oh, see.' cried the lady. It's just
like a chicken-a wing Oh each side.
And now understand why they call
those little sails In the middle .ji5s.
It's short for 'giblets.' OF course. Isn't
sailing Interesting :"-Clevelan Plain
Dealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Ancient Architecture,

Herr Knauth, the architect in charge
of the Cathedral Of Strassburg. has
shown that the principles of construc-
uOn followed by the great cathedral
builders Of former times are identica!
with those used By the builders of the
Egyptian pyramids and are based on
triangnlation. The same simple geo
metrical figure underies all these con
structiuns More than this, SerI'
Knauth traces the architectural pm
ciple IN the formation Of crystals and
lays down this formula: The laws OF
proportion in medieval architecture
are the gecmetrical laws Of crystalii-
zation."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
ANNUAL MEETING OF KINDERGAR
TEN

On Tuesday evening, May 9th, at
O'Clock, in the Young Peoples Build
ing will be held the annual meeting o.
the Alexandria Free Kindergarten As
ISOLATION.
Miss Watkins, the Supervisor of the
Washington kindergarten, will give
talk on Good Literature and The Art
Of Storytelling, as applied to the kin
dergarten Miss Watkins will tell to
her audience, few of the kindergarten
stories, which will be illustrated by
drawing and cutting, two of the occupa-
tons Of the kindergarten.
Fifteen young ladies from Washing
ton will sing kindergarten songs. The
public is invited. There will be no ad-
mission fee and no collection taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
BASEBALL SIGNS.
Their Importance Is Much Greater
Than Their Number.

Than Their Number.
Among the players We do not use the
word signal" With us it is sign"
There are not as many signs used on
a ball club as the public would believe.
or course the catcher must sign" the
pitcher for every ball that he throws.
That Is to prevent confusion or, as We
say, to keep from crossing each
other The catcher has sign for q
curve ball, fast ball and slow one.
To bail players all curve balls, such
as the drop and the outcurve, are call
ed "a curve" The catcher gives the
same sign for any one Of them. We
do not call ball that jumps in" u
curve Ball players do not recognize
the incurve. That IS called fast ball
Any bali thrown by right handed
pitcher with sufficient speed will jump
inward to a slight degree. The out
curve and drop are unnatural curves,
and the ball must be spun In an un
natural manner to get that peculiar
break"
The only other sign" Of Importance
Is the one the batter gives to the rum
ner when he intends to hit the ball. II
he wants the runner to start as he
swings the hit and run play he gives
him certain sign. There are any
number of signs used for this play.
Sometimes the batter gives it by rub
bling his hand over the small end of
the bat. Again, ne may give 1t by
knocking the dust from his shoes with
the big end Of the bat.-John j. Nc
Graw in Metropolitan Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed o
this morning:
Francis Mccoy and Edward Hop
kins, charged with trespassing upon
the property OF the Washington South,
ern Railway, we're released upon
promising to leave the city.
Samuel Dudley and Wesley Redd,
both colored, charged with stealing
calf skins, had their cases continued
until tomorrow morning.
Henry MCPHERSON, Bette McPher
son, Cora Price and H. L. Brown, al
colored, charged with disorderly con
duct and fighting, we're fined s. each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
NEGROES IN A FIGHT.

Some excitement was caused early
last night in the neighborhood OF the
corner Of Wilkes and Alfred streets, by a
fight which took place between two col
ored men and two colored women.
Officer Roland made his appearance
and arrested Henry Mcpherson, Bette
Mcpherson and Cora Price, and later
Officers Nicholson and Garvey arrested.
H. L. Arown the other belligent. They
we're brought before the Police Court
this morning and fined s. each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
10 ORGANIZE SIGNALMEN.

The Alexandria Light Infantry has
made An application to Adiutant-Genc.
eral W. w. Sale. OF the state for per-
mission To organize sienalmen into 4
command. 1t is thought that two men
from each company III the state will be
enlisted and during encampments they
will come together and forma unit for
the construction Of communication lines
between various departments.
Similar applications have been re-
ceived from Richmond and other cities
in the state.
Through the discovery of an unex
pended balence to the credit OF Virginia
with the War Department, Adjutant
General Sale has just secured $50, 600
worth OF additional equipment for the
state troops. This achievement added
to the $40 900 recently secured for a
camp site, makes nearly 500. 900 from
the War Department within the past
few weeks.
This equipment is already in Rich
mond having been ordered by General
Sale to be charged against the fund
mentioned. Part Of it is a complete
outfit for a field hospital, branch Of
the service whose organization in this
state is regarded as much needed. Be-
sides, there is an equipment for a1singal
corps 1t is the intention OF the ad-
jutant-generai to speedily organize these
Tvs o commands.
General Sale has secured an outfit for
an ambulance corps. The necessary
wagons and harness are on hand in
I'Richmond, stored away against the
time when Virginia shall have com
plete fighting force, with all the neces-
sarieS for the field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04

Is there anything in all this world
that is OF more importance to you than
good digestion? Food must be eaten
TO sustain life and must be digeste
and converted into blood. When the
digestion fails the whole body suffers.
Chamberlain Tablets are rational
and reliable cure for indigestion. They
increase the how of bile, purify the
blood, strengthen the stomach, and
tone up the whole digestive apparatu:
to a natural and healthy action. Sold
BY W. F. Creighton and Richard Glib.
son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
BOYS HEAD CUT.

A little boy living on Queen street
had his head seriously cut 10y stone
thrown BY another by yesterday after,
noon. 4 physician dressed the wound
OF the injured child. There Is more OF
less complaint from all sections OF the
city Of boys throwing stones IN tue
streets. The police cannot be every
where, and parents should exercise then
authority and endeavor to break up the
dangerous practice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Cause of the Delay.

"Why is your friend staying so long
in New York;"
Il don't know-haven't heard which
of the two reasons is keeping him"
(Which OF the two?
"Tes, whether he is having too good
a time to come away or has spent all
his money and can't get way."-Buf.
falo Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04

A deed was recorded in the clerk ;
office of the Corporation Court today
from G.. ]. Summers transferring TO
Charles G. Simpson lot on the north
side OF Duke street, between Alfred and
Patrick
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
COLLATERAL RETURNED.

The plumber who was arrested yes
terday by Officer Talbot charged with
opening street without having first
obtained the necessary permit. had his
collateral returned to him later. as it
was shown that he had complied with
the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04

LS.-Proposai will be re-
[ caiyed at the City Engineers Office
until noon May ,. 1911. for so bbIs. Of
PORTLAND CEMENT to be delivered
$50 bills by May 18th and 10 bills. be
tween June 10Th and June 18TH in ears At
Duke and Fay+tte or Duke and Henry
streets, the cement 10 stand standard
specifications Of the American Society
OF Civil Engineers. The right is reserv-
ed 10 reject any and al bids.
T.. ). ! EADBEATER,
Chairman Committee On Streets.
APRIL I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Sxindnass,

Life Is short, and We have never too
much tine for gladdening the heart;
Of those who are travelling the same
dark journey with US oh, be swift 10
love; make haste to be kind.-Amiel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
LECTURE POSTPONED.

The lectures by Judge William De
Lacey and Mr.. William f. nowney
which was announced for next Sunday
night at the Lyceum has been post
poned until May 2lst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Self.

A perfect understanding Of self IS a
perfect understanding Of all things.
for man is the condensed whole.
From such 4 man no power IS with
held. All things are obedient to him.
Freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04

The will of Beverly Digs, colored
was admitted to probate in the clerk
office of the Circuit Court today
The testator left his estate to his widow
Virginia Diggs, who qualified as exec
utrix,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
MISS STUART's ADDRESS,

Miss Katherine Stuart. national field
agent Of the Virginia Audubon Society
yesterday delivered an inrtruc,iye and
interesting address before students Q,
the Manassas Agricultural School
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Chronic.

zone thing about JinI, he never
comes into ones Office without knock
ing"
"Another thing about Jtnx IS that he
never goes anywhere without knock
tpg."-Houston Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Coke
Wood
Coal

Order your Coal before the advance a,
lowest summer prices. Best quality
prompt delivery and bottom price.
Phone 90. DEW. AITCHESON, 107 south
Royal street, 3e9 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04

Life, upon the whole, IS far more
pleasurable than painful: otherwise we
would not feel pain SO impatiently
when It comes.-Leigh Hunt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table
Weather Probabilities.
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, 1911-05-04
The New Wash Ties
Friday is Remnant Day.

Remnants accumulate odds aad gather thick fast and
These inevitable results And
kind all marked
buNin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04
Needs Proddinc.

at IS a great mistake, Mabel, tc
tri1e with the affections of a man who
loves you By encouraging some one
else"
We'll, he's a little slow, auntie.
think he needs pacemaker."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-04

A DIVIDEND OF THREE DOLLARS
IA per share will be paid TO the STOCK
holders Of the Alexandria Water com
pany Oh and after MONDAY. May 10.
1911. Checks will be mailed stock holders.
By order of the Board Of Directors.
GEORGE UHLER.
mayl I'd Secretary and Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-18
TWO SAVED BY HUMAN CHAIN
Policeman Pulls Men from River
as He Is Held by His Feet.

\ human chain. composed of Patrol
man Wangerman, Of the East 3Jth
street police station. and some volunteers
saved two men from drowning in the
East River. off SD street. last night.
They were Michael Somers. an engi-
neer. thirty-one years old, OF No. 343
East Goth street. who fell off a string
piece at that point. and Frederick Eek
hardt. Of Astoria, who jumped in the
water after him. Eckhardt found it
difficult 10 bring his man to he shore,
and both were exhausted when Patrol
man Wangerman called for men to hold
his legs while he was lowered head fore
most to the water
Wangerman first grabbed Somers. who
could not swim. and then he helped
Eckhardt out Of the water in the same
way. Both were rolled around on the
pier and the water was being pumped
out OF them when DR.. Hall arrived from
Bellevue He did not find it necessary
to remove either of them to the hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-18
BOY KILLED; TWO INJURED
Ambulance Going to Aid of Lad
Is Wrecked by Car.

John Rotelo. eight years old. walked
of; the roof Of his home. at No. l62 Ham
burg avenue. williamsburg. while flying
a kite last night and was killed. Patrol
man Arthur, of the Hamburg avenue
station. called an ambulance from the
German Hospital
John Massel was driving the ambu-
lance and DIR. OhlsChlaeger was standing
on the step as the vehicle was going
down Knickerbocker avenue. At Stock
holm street "A Union avenue surface car
struck the ambulance. and the driver
and surgeon were thrown on their heads.
The ambulance was wrecked. Dr. OIL
schlaeger was bleeding profusely from a
cut i'm the head when he regained his
feet. but he went 10 the assistance OF
Massel, only 10 find that the driver was
suffering from concussion of the brain.
He lives at No. l06 Wyckoff avenue.
Patrolman Arthur ran back six blocks
to the Hamburg avenue station and
called another ambulance 10 look after
the Rotello boy. When DR. Smith ar
rived from 81. Catharine's Hospital he
said the boy was dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-18
BRYAN ATTACKS UNDERWOOD
Calls Him "Parquet Statesman
Defends Ollie James.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Lincoln. Neb.. Aug. 11.-Congressman
Underwood is a "parquet statesman
saws William J. Bryan. IN the leauihe
editorial in this weeks "Commoner'
The editorial is based on Underwood
charge that Congressman James Oh
Kentucky. plays to the galleries. lryah
rushes to the defence Of Mr.. James ana
saws that the latter can as well play 10
the galleries as Mr.. Underwood can 10
the parquet and boxes.
Mr.. Bryan propounds three questions
for Mr. Underwoods consideration. IN
one he asks why it irritates Mr.. Under-
wood TO have Mr.. James oppose a hfty-
wear lease to water power company
In another, why Mr.. Underwood I'M
pugned the motives of a fellow member,
and in the third why Mr.. Underwood
used the stock phrase employed by rep
resentatives of predatory corporations
when they denounce these who defend
public interest.