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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

she said. u mean business, and III
shoot at your hrst move
"All right. lady all right said
Jerry Sing out and let's Glt Il over
It's me for the pen. guess"
Not so fast she answered, "Ivt
always wanted 10 meet a real, live
| burglar, and now that I've got my
wish / want 10 ask you a few ques
tluuB"
We'll. start the BAH rollln'" said
| Jerry. who WAS getting Disguised win
tue whole affair DOCS you want [,
kuow what church | goes 10. or wOulu
| JVu liku " KNOW II I'm married oI
sluglet"
The lady smiled Neither" she
saldr but | would Ike to know wny
au ablo bodied mHn IKE yVu cant mad
something better 10 DO thar BueAklng
iutO other peoples houses Ia tic
ulshtl Isn't there plehty OF work tOf
a man ~ 10 that Is honest aud re-
speCtableG
DO you mean 10 say that you cont
make II living without taking what
doesn't belong to your Why can't you
driye e wagon, UT wUrK Ia mill, Or
DO something TO earn MA honeHt nv
ing2"
Jerry squirmed uneasily In his
chair Cut Il out, mum. he said, rails
lug wrHthtul pair VI eyes 10 hers
cut II out! didu't come out to.
night To listen 10 sermon Uu nun.
esty. II you're eoin' to call do cops.
90 II, an hold yer Jaw, Ter l ain IN
NO humor Just about now TO be
Iguyod"
Put you haven't answered me-
persisted the lady why dat sou
work"
Work." broke in Jerry. You're
a perty dame 10 bs talkin' about
work. Have you ever worked in yer
life? What do you know bout work
Have you ever been hungry Vr
slept in the street, Have you ever
tried ter git or Job that paid nyin'
wages2 OF course you amt. It's fne
ter talk when Yer pockets full o.
money, an yer bank accounts a mile
longl What d'you know about bein'
brokei"
Il know more about II than you
think" She returned. letting a little
warmth creep into her dark eyes
For that is precisely the position
find myself in at present"
"You broke!" exclaimed Jerry In
credulously. throwing his eyes around
the richly furnished room. You
broke! Livin' in this housei Look at
de silver over there. Pshawi What
yer givin' mel"
Nothing but the truth. We are
ruined. My husbands fortune is swept
away, this house is mortgaged, my
jewels-even my very dresses--have
been sold, II is only q question Of a
few hours when III be out in the
world without penny.
The silver on the sideboard is the
only thing that is left, and 1t will 60
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

tomorrow II wouldn't be here now
but for the mOnograms. SO. you see
know htlo about trouble myself
ia what yer giyln' mo on the level
lady2' asked Jerry as sue closed her
eyes wearlly for moment
IL certainly ls,' she replied Cant
you See how hard Il 10 for me7 One
can never Judge by appearances A
rich dreps does not always cover q
llght heart and smile often hides n
tear suppose that there ara many
people who have enyied me, never
dreaming that have been liying on
the BRINK VI ruin for mohtha.
The end has come sooner than |
expected, Tomorrow viii be Easter
sunday | have forgotten that II was
no ueAr." passing slender hand
wesrlly acruss her face.
We'll with bitter laugh, my
Eastsr gown won't create furore
tomorrow.
Come sho said. rousins herself
Rnd turning 10 jerry. 1T IL time You
were On
lie opened bis eyes In astonish-
msnt. you don't mean ter lot me
guW he hsEed,
Certainly" she answered with a
faint smile. 81 wouldn't turn a dog
over to the police on Easter Eve.
Come, bo ouichl It will soon be
morning, and daylight will overtako
you"
Jerry looked at her IA perplsKed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

congested city and into the remotast
limits of the sparsely settled frontier.
The rates provided In the bill as
It became law were:
Rural route and city delivery: Firy'
pound, cents; each additional pound
cent; ii pounds, 10 cents.
Within the 50-mile zone: First
pound, cents; each additional poun /
Q cents; II pounds. 95 cents.
The rates graduate higher up TO
an 1SO0-mile zone on which the
charge Is: First pound, IL cents;
each additional pound. 10 cents; II
pounds, Sill.
Over $4,000 miles: First pound, 70
cents; each additional pound, 12
cents; IL pounds, s1.32.
1t will be possible to send about
anything by parcels post that can nov
be sent by express and the rates On
an average are materially lower than
prevailing express rates and especial
ly low for the smaller sized packas 4s
Again the parcel post rates can be
revised if found desirable, fixing The
charges as low as practicable without
going below the cost of operation.
The service rendered by the system
will be more extensive than the pres
ent express service since 1t will eX-
tend into the country and anywhere
in cities and towns, whereas express
deliveries do not extend to the countr,
at all, and only to a limited extent IN
towns.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

manner, Say lady" he said In a
voice shaking with feeling, I'm sure
sorry yer up against H."
Thanks for your sympathy" she
said gratefully, And now. II you will
pass me that deoanter and those COB.
let's behind you on the aIdeboard. We
VIII drink 70 your better employment
and my better fortune"
Thank YOU ns he Glled the hoay.
lily chased cup and handed Il to her
She raised II To her lips and said. "To
your future health and prosperity"
Same 10 yOu,' warmly responded
Jerry. smscklns his lips and setting
the goblet on the table. She made 4
quick gesture with her hand
Take Il with you as souvenir OF
our meeting" ahe said sraolously,
Tanks. lady said Jerry. slowing
II away IN his pocket.
Then no added
Since you was 30 white TO a fol
low. I'd llko TO give you souvorine
meself Yer see" taking q small
carefully wrapped bundle from his
pocket and opening II. j didn't meet
with no setbacks tonight before !
struck this crib, and you can see fer
yerself." revealing a number OF jewel.
ed rings. pins. necklaces and bracelets
10 her astonished vision. so II you
viii kindly accept this necklace"
holding up q beautiful string OF dls-
monds and emeralds. "I'd be mighty
proud ter give Il ter YOU"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

corpulent, and his waist-line had not
the small measure OF former years.
1t was long after midnight. and he
was tired. This was not the FIRST
house Jerry had visited that night.
He had made few calls in another
part Of the city with satisfactory re.
suits, and by all means should now
have been safely making for his guar.
ters. But Jerry possessed a trait that
many OF us have-that OF not letting
well enough alone. This he soon rea.
lized, for when he Strengthened up to
get his bearings, the light was sud
denly flashed on, and he found himself
looking into the steely mouth OF six.
shooter, in the hands Of tail. slender
woman.
We'll. I'll be-" he exclaimed, and
sat down heavily in chair that hap
pened to be near the window.
"Sursrised. are your" asked a cool.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08
l|ADY OPPOSE
PARCELS POST
RETAIL. MERCHANTS FEAR RE
\ SUIT OF THE POSTAL
INNOVATION.
TAKES EFFECT JANUARY |
VIII Be the Largest Single Enter
prise in the Entire
World.

The most persistent fighters, per
haps, against the establishment Of the
parcels post system which will become
effective in every postoffice in th'
United States IL January, were the re
tail merchants.
From the local organization retail
ers' telegram after telegram was seni
into Washington, protesting against
the passage of the parcels post law
and the retailers never lost an oppor-
tunity to oppose It through trade
journals, public speech. etc.
Parcels post carried. Now the re-
tailers are setting about through the
local organizatin- to see how they cal
use 1t best in their business. The arg
ument they used against it principal.
was that It would aid the mail order
houses at the expense of the home
merchant.
On the other hand was United
State Senator Jonathan Bourne's con
fident assertion that the parcels post
'is the mos valuable element In TIE
development and improvement Of So
cial. commercial and political condi'
tions"
When the local retailers start to In.
vestigate, at any rate they will thrr
the light Of inquiry upon what Is pro.
nounced the largest single businos;
enterprise in the world.
The postal service will reach into
the most obscure corner OF the mos
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08
SOME PROVERBS FROM THE GERMAN

A dead dog has no teeth.
Nothing is more ridiculous than an old man in love.
Old age is not free from folly.
It is a worthless hen that lays for your neighbors.
Rumor is great liar
The more you rake muck the worse II smells
The more enemies you have, the greater is your
station.
All do not sleep who snorc.
Trust not either wind that Is favorable or a ruler
who laughs.
When wolf eats wolf there must be famine in
the forest
II luck will have it so, even bull can bring forth
"a calf.
Do not be influenced by the tears Of woman by
the mping of dog or by the promises Of
trader
Beware the cat which cks your face and then
scratches you from behind
He serves bad master who serves the multitude
Not years but worries make men old.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

WHY don't like" she gasped.
"Oh, take II. take H." urged Jerry,
closing up the bundle and stuting II
back into his pocket. Easy come
easy so, yer know.
We'll. SO long and good luck" he
whispered. as he swung himself softly
from the window onto tho roof aud
disappeared,
Several minutes passed The lady
stood holding the necklace In her
hand. watching the light fash and
0cintlllate on the cleaning stones.
Sno pursod up her lips and gave
low whistle.
What q beautyi" she cried.
Worth Ave thousand dollars at lsastl
Oh. tho fool, tho tooll"
Slowly she unwound tho lace scarf
from a sleek, black head, closely
cropped. and slipped out OF the en-
velopins folds OF the pink bath-robe,
standing revealed as q young man,
liths and slender
Luckily for me I came through the
bathroom and heard him 1rst," he
said 20 himself bringing up dark
lantern and black mask from some.
where under tho table. With one
hand on the electric-button he looked
cautiously about. then turned out the
light, climbed softly through the win
dow. and was gone IN the night.
Copyright Tho Frank A. MHHsev Coz
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

mocking voice. "I think ! am the one
TO be surprised. lily visitors co not
usually enter through the window"
She stood there. calm and smiling
holding the pistol In way that
plainly showed that she knew how 10
use it. She was dressed in a loose
pink bath-robe, and had lace scarf
twisted about her head.
Den move" she said. Now put
your hands On the table" Jerry did
60. and she locked him over ecorn-
fully with her bright eyes.
well num-" said Jerry in a sheep
ish tone. Tin yer meat You GER.
tainly got me dead to rights"
As he spoke he gave furtlve
glance around the room. Her keen
eyes followed his gaze as he meas
ured the distance from the chair to
the window.
q wouldn't try that. II were you,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08
SKULL OF DEAD MAN
USED As EVIDENCE
TRACED COURSE OF BULLETS
THROUGH HEAD OF DEFEND
ANTS HUSBAND.

HoULToN, Me-, Dec. THE bullet
shattered skull of C. August jacob
son, New Sweden farmer, was *
hibited In the supreme court today IN
the trial Of his widow. Mrs. Annie
jacobson, her son. Edgar Jacobson,
and her son-in-law, the Rev. Charles
Nelson Emilius. charged with the
murder of Jacobson. An Illustration
of the course Of the bullets was given
by Dr. Charles w. Boone, medical ex-
aminer, who told how he assisted in
performing the autopsy in the grave
yard at New Sweden in the glare oi
the headlights Of an automobile
EmiIius and Edgar Jacobson watched
the medical examiners demonstration
attentively while Mrs. jacobson sa
with bowed head.
Dr ". Z. Lagerson. the jacobson
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

Shut the doors OF your house to those who always
speak the truth.
They who hunt with cats will catch mice.
Learn to endure if you wish to succeed
There is no need to look back upon him who acts
kindly.
No river is so deep as to have no bottom
No collar is proof against the hangman's rope.
We cannot deceive an empty stomach.
Every dog is brave on its own doorstep.
Every fool makes hundred Others
No one winces at anothers pain
A criminal shuns the daylight as devil does the
cross
A child often gets kisses that are meant for its
mother
He who wishes to gain control of everything will
be in need of everything.
Petty thieves are hanged; great thieves are asked
to dinner
Everything is wasted that is given to thankess
person,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

TERRY DEEMS, pickpocket and
l second-story man, paused a mo-
~ ment In his delicate work of re-
moving piece Of glass from the din.
ing room window in one OF the fash.
ionable houses on Riverside Drive He
listened carefully, but could not hear
sound. Outside the world lay
peaceful and quiet, inside all was as
silent as the tomb. Reassured by the
favorable conditions, Jerry cautiously
continued his operations, and in a
few seconds a semicircular piece was
lifted out Of the pane, cautious
hand slipped through and sprung the
catch, and Jerry's portly form
struggled through the open window.
Time was when he could slip
through window as lightly as the
best of them, but several lengthy
periods of enforced idleness "up the
river had rendered him somewhat
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08
Read World Want Ads.
Lnrge Gambling .Hen, Burns.

PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. 7. -
"Ericksons," one of the largest gam
bling places In the United States, was
destroyed by fire today and n hundred
dodgers in the rooms above the cd
saloon narrowly escaped death. Many
of them were stupified with liquor
and fright, and firemen and police
men literally had to beat them into
unconsciousness before they could be
taken out.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08
Break Neutrality Iaw-Fincd.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas Dec. T.
Miguel Quiroga, who was convicte
yesterday in federal court for violat-
ing the neutrality laws, was fined
1900 this morning by Judge Waltef
r Burns, this sum being immediate
ly paid in cash by the prisoner
Quioroga was private secretary 70
General Bernardo Reyes when the
latter was residing in San Antonio
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

LONDON, Dec Z - Bombader
Wells, the English heavyweight
champion. made his first appearance
in the ring IN London since his re-
turn from the United States. when
ne Knocked out George Rodel cham
pion Of South Africa The end Of the
fight came IN the second round after
Wells twice had floored Rodei.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

family physician, who was instrument
al in having the grand Jury probe the
death Of jacobson. also testified for
the state.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08
You EiRpeFSl
You Need--TlZ
Puts Life, Vim, Energy Into Tired
Feet. Limbs, Spine. and Is Won.
der for All Foot Troubles.
rree TrIal Package RrIngs JOY.

If your feet feel as IL they were
stuck in the mud--if they feel as II
each step were a trip hammer blow
4et box Of Tlz from any druggis'.
IS cents.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

A TIZ foot bath draws out tho
polsons that lodge in the foot pores
next day you will be looking at other
sufferers instead Of being the obJcG,
II commlseratlon. Corns are gone.
bunIons are reduced feet are smaller.
shoes fit fine. And If you have never
tried this wonder. TIz. write to Walter
Luther Dodge & Co, 122S 8. Wabash
Ave. Chicago, ILL.,, for free trial
package, or get 2s cent box at any
drug SIRE. department. or general
store. You will never know real foot
comfort until you have used TIz.-
Adv
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1912-12-08

We complete line OF pofogr dphic supplies and
--depd nnenf is rhe id geSf in Oklahoma Prices
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

In Checotah. Okla. at the state or
phans' home there was a little chap
whose wit was ahead Of his memory.
His teacher was having . time teach
ing him the presidents in rotation.
Johnny. Johnny" h a%dmonished.
why, when I was your age1 could say
the presidents names forward and
backward. and begin In the middle and
go either way" She was much taken
back by the reply: Yes. but when you
were my age there wasn't SO many
p~residents."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

There are "A cooperative credit So
cieties in England and Weles. The first
of these was organized in 1896 al q
village in Lincolnshire Of about 1000
Inhabitants. Deposits are received by
n society at 3 per cent interest. In
terest on loans is charged at 5 per cent
per annum. and during the last 16 years
ranging from $24 to $248, the latter
amoun being the maximum Of a loan
which is permitted by the friendly so
cietieS act.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Even the sheep at the antipodes have
developed the carnivorous habit" ac-
cording to q Melbourne newspaper.
They have taken to attacking and eat
ing each other as well az rabbits,
which are still very numerous in Aus
tralia, in spite of the p%rodigious guam
titles Of them that are trapped, timed
and exported. So far the phenomenon
Of h c%arnivorous sheep has not been
noticed outside the southern district Of
New South Wales.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Every German city Of consequence
are nothing else than huge club honses
without membership formalit0. In IN
one OF these cafes are hundreds ~
thousands OF patrons glancing over do
nestle and foreign newspapers ana
magaxines. ~e
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Everywhere in lower Egypt the hem
ma bush grows. It attains q height Of
seven feet and bears q multitude OF
snowy TUFTS. The virtues OF henna are
chanted by all mouths and its tawny
tinge Is seen around the eyes, in the
nostrils, and on the hair OF eastern
m The henna paste Is made by
rolling the dried leaves and soaking
them in liquid drawn from another
shrub.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

An electric incubator in operation in
q window at Poughkeepsie proved to
be such an attraction. that a Gordon
Of police was required to regulate the
crowd which gathered around the
establishment. The device is a new
one n interests farmers and chicken
raisers because of its com2actness and
safety.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

In the year 1868 rat pies were fire.
quently eaten in the n~eighborhood Of
Nottingham. England. One inn made
q feature OF periodical rat suppers.
Frank auckland records the immunity
from scurvy Of those members Of q
polar expedition who did not disdain
to partake Of the cooks excellent rat
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29
RICH TOWARD GOD
BY SERVING OTHERS
BY PASTOR RUSSELL.
Toronto. Canada

Toronto. Canada
Representatives Of
bible study classes
ron all over Cam
ada in convention
here recently adj
journed that they
might hear Pastor
Russell at Royal
Alexandra theater.
Needless to say
that. as always, he
had a large and at
tentive audience.
He spoke twice.
We report his dis
course from ST.
Luke Xii, 81: $50
is he that layeth
49,,
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Writing In Che Vienna Neue Freis
eresse on the subject Of women physt-
ham a. surgical operators. he Count
hnd Phi. D.. says: II have cad what
pr. Yella Silvermark Reissig said on
the subject in a New York newspaper,
eamely. that an operation requires q
lteady hand and the composure of q
nan. I agree with this and also with
the view Of another sister physician
manual dexterity. This quality can be
acquired only by practice. and for this
the opportunities are few. Until women
are allowed the am privileges for
practice a positive estimate as to their
worth as surgeons can not be arrived
1T"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

The recent International horticultural
exhibition In London covered an area
pf eight acres; It included q collection
pf orchids the equal Of which, an ex-
pert claimed. has been seen any
where.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Nearer. Ny God, to Thee" the hymn.
has been 20 far popularised by the band
pf the Titanic that 1t has been trans
einerant musicians.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Snake bites a q cure for
ton are mentioned In Sanskrit litera.
ture a. having been practiced for 5000
or 5000 years.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Greece has q beautiful blue and white
striped mas. q white cross on q blue
eeld. Il dates from 1880 and represents
freedom from the cruel Turks, who
ruled Greece for 500 years.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

English vergers no longer turn an
honest shilling by admitting spectators
to gee royalty at church. But a few
years ago one in u certain country
church thought of something even bet
ter. King Edward had been occupying
n OF the pews, and after seeing his
majesty depart the clergyman returned
to find q brisk business going on. The
verger had seen a way to assist the
church restoration fun by charging
loyal parishioners a few pence each for
h privilege of sitting for a moment in
h place still warmed with the royal
presence; he was astonishe when
n vicar summarily stopped the traffic.
Frank Selfung, 81 blacksmith. is rap
Idly gaining prestige as the champion
shoer Of fractions horses In Redwood
county. He does not use straps and
ropes to hold the i'll tempered animals
while he performs his work. Instead he
merely begins to sing weird. strange
German songs which have a hypnotic
influence. Unruly horses from all
parts of the country are brought to
this artisan to be shod. 1t Is said that
Selfung has potent influence to pro-
duce artificial sleep Of all animals. but
can not hypnotic a human being
st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

The menu OF q meal given lately by
tho London Vegetarian association IN.
cluded walnut outlets with brown
sauce. cauliflower and new potatoes, as
paragus on toast. spaghetti on toast,
tomato farcie and young carrots.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-08-29

Sel0el, tOrmer
mayor of Milwaukee. and socialist NOM
NEE for vice president. addressed q
good sized crowd here in the interest
pf his candidacy and of socialism In
general.
BANCROFT-Grain Is already com.
ulencing to leave here In large quanti-
ties. Since the farmers elevator was
opened a few days g about thirty
carloads of grain have been shipped by
It to eastern markets.
FREEMAN-The local ball team has
been disbanded for the season. The
team made a good record. winning a
large percentage Of the games played
during the season
MILLER.-Illegal hunters. eight IA
number. were rounded up here by the
game warden and fined the minimum
amount allowed by law. Some OF then
farmers.
vERMILLIoN Carl Nelson, :
farmer living some miles from the city,
- serving . term Of 20 days In the
county jail for wife beating.
PIERRE-The certificates OF uomi.
eatton OF the republican presidential
Electors have been filed with tho secre-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. preparations
are being made 8 : county 4
which 2 TO Be held here September
KIlEBALl-Local meu are urganis-
ln1A company TO put Ia an electric
light system