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The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Pert Parauraphs,

Only a great mind can feel charity
for those who don't appreciate its
worth. -
A woman's objection to tobacco
smoke depends less on the brand OF
tobacco than on the brand of man.
The greatest foe to contentment that
q man can have is an ambitious wife.
We are all willing to battle for the
right. The trouble Is that right seems
to be all things to all people.
Some people are like some books
the best thing about them is the bind.
ing.
The only drawback to owning books
is that some idiot Is sure to insist on
boring you about them.
Some people never tell all they
know because they prefer to choose
subjects upon which they can talk
longer.
Every woman expects TO have gray
hair, but stoutness is the last indlg.
nifty OF n malicious fate.
When we ask for bread we have
sneaking hope that somebody will
have streak Of generosity and give
us cake.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
NOTHING More to Live For,

Without question, the Scots curler
Of whom Lord Lyveden tells in Fry's
Magazine. placed the proper value on
his sport.
During recent curling-match in
Switzerland, the skip Of one Of the
teams, who happened to be a Scots
man, was SO delighted with the accu-
rate shot Of one Of his team, that he
was heard to address him In the fol-
lowing manner: "Lie down and dee.
mon; lie down and dee. Yell never
lay finer stane nor that II ye live to
be hundred"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03

authority, but when a matter requires
energy and determination you yield to
the first adviser who knows how to In.
fluence you"
Then the empress spoke more softly.
81 understand that you often find
yourself In an embarrassing position.
But you believe everything that should
be repulsive to you. You yield to fat.
terry and"
MY dear, do not talk to me about
these fables. You and cannot think
OF anything that will change all this.
The laws Of nature cannot be changed.
Some Of the people will demand va.
ter. others will demand fire. All I
could do would be to make some con.
cessions. Otherwise everything must
remain as 1t is. 1t must be so. DO
you understandr
The czar seemed pleased with bis
words. He leaned back in his arm
chair and added angrily:
Il have tried everything"
But cannot go on like this" cried
the empress. Il cannot. am going
away. have no strength any longer.
! am afraid to look at myself! When
| see myself in a mirror am seized
with terror"
What can l do? You must consult
the physicians"
The empress looked at him angrily
and shook her head.
Perhaps things will run more
smoothly when you will be widow
said the czar, rising from his seat and
running back and forth in his study.
That is nonsense" he said sud
denly and rang the bell, pausing In
the center Of the room perple1ed.
When the servant entered the czar
shouted and stamped his feet. The
empress had tainted She was taken
to her room and remained for long
time under the care OF her physicians
The car neglected all important AZ
fairs Of state when the empress waa
III. In the evening the minister oi
the interior arrived at the palace with
an important report. When he was
ushered into the cars study the
car shouted at him nervously:
For Gods sake leave me alone!
The empress is Ill! Do whatever you
like! It Is all the same to me-"
When the minister Of the interior
offered a few words OF consolation the
car interrupted him:
II know you! know everything!
know you ALL" and he waved bill
hand.
The minister OF the interior walked
out Of the cars study confused and
Inundated.
And the minister OF the interior
heard the car shouting to himself:
Monarchy. constitution, anarchy
Even my nearest are against me-"
The health Of the empress was shat
tered and for long time she was sui
fering from nervous breakdown.
During that illness various ruinori
were spreading In the palace. 1t wal
said that the czarina was planning Il
leave the palace and return to her na
tive land. It was then also rumoret
that she wanted the car to abdicatt
and leave Russia. But all know tha
she rebuked the car for his lack o.
| will power and determination
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
The Poor Creature.

There was a meeting of the new
teachers and the old. 1t was a sort of
love feast, reception, or whatever you
call 1t. Anyhow, all the teachers got
together and pretended that they
didn't have care in the world. After
the eats were eat, the symposiarch
proposed toast: Long Live Our
Teachers"
1t was drunk enthusiastically. One
of the new teachers was called on to
respond. He modestly accepted. His
answer was: What on?"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Like Mushrooms.

AS they emerged from the subway
station they were confronted by a
giant skyscraper rising into the blue.
What building is that?' she asked,
not being an habitue Of the downtown
district. Il don't know" he replied.
She looked at him In surprise. this
quarter Of New York being his daily
locale. NO" he insisted YEARLY. II
don't know. 1t wasn't there yester-
day."-New York Press.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Protected.

The late Thomas B. Reed, when a
lad, was requested to bail out small
boat that had been leaking badly, and
was almost full of water.
II can't do it." replied Tom, tits
unconstitutional"
What do you mean?" inquired the
owner Of the boat.
1.-THE constitution OF the United
States says" replied the future states
man, that excessive bail shall not be
required Of any man."
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Lucky.

This is the third time you have
been here for food" said the woman
at the kitchen door, to the tramp.
Are you always out of work?"
"Yesm." replied the itinerant. II
guess was born under lucky star"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Ready to obIlae.

Little James. while at a neighbor's.
was given piece of bread and butter,
and politely said. thank you!"
That's right, James," said the lady
Il like to hear little boys say thank
you"
We'll, rejoined James. III you want
to hear me say 1t again. you might
put some jam on It,"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
The Author at Her Busiest.

The Author at Her Busiest. q
Mr. Wright-Is your husband busy
now?
Mrs. Penman-Oh. very busy
Mr.. Wright-What is he doing?
Mrs. Penman-He's at work on a
story.
Mr.. Wright-Writing a story. is he!
Mrs. Penman-Oh, no; he wrote 1t a
month ago. He's trying to sell 1t now.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Their Natural Element.

Wife-How imprudent you are!
You've only just finished dinner, and,
now you propose to battle!
Husband-That's all right, my dear.
ate nothing but fish.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
PrecautIon.

Chimmie-Hey. Maggie, hold dis
bag o. peanuts fer me fer minute
here comes a poor relation O. mine!-
Life.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
DENVER 4 RIO GRANDE.wEsTEnv
PACIFIC
1.-The ROYAL Gorge. Fenthcr ptv..

Canon Route"
Taken together form the most beauti,
full line Of continuous travel Denver
Salt Lake. City. San Francisco. n
The marvellous scenic attraction, Z,
the Rockies. the Great Salt Reds al
Utah and the wonders of tho sierrss
can be seen from tho car windows
without extra expense for aide trips
SUPERB DINING CAR SERVICE.
write Frank A. wadleigh, CSensrai
Passenger Agent. Denver q Rio cIrSnds
Railroad. Denver. Colo.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
Always Anead or rim.

Miss Cute ian amateur palmist)-
This line in your hand, Mr.. Dubb. In
dicates that you have brilliant future
before you.
Dubb-Is that so?
Miss Cute-Yes; but this other line.
indicates that you are too slow ever =
to oyertake 1t.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03
The Mean Thing.

Mrs. Exe-My husband has some
thing laid aside for a rainy day.
Mrs. Wye-T know tiny hus-
bands umbrella.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03

ROM time TO time the
press OF Europe has re-
corded accounts OF the
ailments OF the Russian
empress. The Russian
press, even now that
there is supposed to no
censorship In Russia. Is
forbidden to print any
thing concerning the i'm
peria! family aside from
the official reports dis
tributed by the official
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03

We pay highest cash prices for old
us what you have.
The SLACK-HORNER BRASS MFG, co.
1888 blake ST., Denver, Colo.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-03

FOR SALE CHEAP; several thousand feet of Il
inch ri'ettsd steel pipe. Havens. ld9 wazee street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

for years While on tour. and handles
them with consummate skill. Last,
but not least, Doc can draw fat sal
airy on the stage, can promote wrest-
ling shows, can fill teeth and run an
athletic goods supply house. SO he's
in no immediate danger Of starring to
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27
OOC WHITES ARM IS STRONG
Veteran White Sox Pitcher Preserves
Playing Ability to Remarkable De-
eree--Taltes Ne Chances.

Fans are beginning to wonder how
low Doc White will stick to fast COM
pany. He has lately signed three
year contract, which makes it look AS
If he were sure to take that San Fran
cisco trip in 1915. Doc is one ball
player of hundreds who Knows exactly
how 10 preserve his arm so it gives
right results az seconds call. Ee
doesn't take any chance Of roHortins
for spring training without having had
at least two weeks practice at nome.
The only thing that bothers him at
first is running the bases, but his vet
erau arm seems as good as ever.
Doc is a playe: who can get an out
field job after his pitching days are
over-if he wants it. He IS one OF
the few pitchers who can hit the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27
Scorpion's PAINTING Fit.

The scorpion that is placed in the
center of q ring OF Goals does not COM:
NIT suicide by singing himself to
death, as has been claimed. In lands
where the scorpion abounds ii is a
regular pasrime among countrymen to
ring a scorpion with fire and watch
him commit, as is believed. the happy
despatch, Nevertheless, The scorpion
has the last laugh as It were.
The scorpion. though an inhabicant
Of torrid regions. is SO delicatelT or
ganized that a very Slight increase
above the normal temperature pro-
ducas n condition il him analogous TO
Il fanting 1t. Driven desperate by
the heat, he lashes his tail wildly,
giving the impression that he is plung.
ms his sting into his own body. Then
he fails motionless. AS presumably
dead scorpion has no further interest
for the spectators. he is usually left
where he has fallen, and after the
fire has died down. lie RECEIVERS and
,craNis cway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

Another catch, the second greatest
he ever saw, stands firmly silhouatted
in the background Of the memory OF
Manager Chas. Carr Of the Kansas
City team. Ownie Bush, now playing
with Detroit, made the play and Asso-
citation Park in Kansas City was the
scene 1t was back in 0S when Bush
and RUDE Vanguard were winning
pennant for Indianapolis. Carr says
bush played the greatest game OF his
career that day. Already he had
pulled two wonderful bits Of fielding
when he flashed the real daZzler.
Once he had come from his position in
deep short close behind the pitcher
and winged out runner on slow
dribbler. Again he had darted far
back of third and literally picked a
foul fly over the grandstand wire.
But the catch that Carr remembers
ind many q Kansas City bug will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27
Peacock Throne of Persia.

The throne, itself, which now graces
The audience hall of the Persian Sha-
hau-Shah, or King OF Kings" is a
magnifcent work oil art, sumptuous IL
the extreme. II is = jeweiGd platform,
sometimes compared TO Il Held bed,
about four feet high AID ti"e feet BY
eight feet in area, resting on six mas
sive legs. with foEr additional SUP
ports. and mounted by double step
a heavy railing, decorated with metal
knobs and finals. emboXcs the rug
bedecael seat, and rises at the rear
to form an elevated back, against
which the shah sits in Oriental fash
ion, supported by bclster-cushion
and surrounded by pillows. The rlch
demonstrations OF jewels. the highly Or
nate character Of the lacquer work
and the delicacy OF the traceries and
arabesQue designs impart to the
throne an eNquisiteness OF finish anc
beauty that is quite It's own.-From
Constantinope TO Persia, by 4. '. w
Jackson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27
WARD OF GOVERNMENT
LONG aNp .ARpuoUs SERVICE OF
MULE RECOGNIZED.
II Has Been Said That Republics We're
Ever Ungrateful, but This Incl.
dent Seems to DisproVe
the Statement

Almost thirty years ago, so the ar
nhives Of the war department dis
close, Lieutenant ". A. Kobbe OF the
Third artillery, who was stationed at
Mount Vernon barracks, Alabama, re-
ported TO the war department that
there vas at that post white mule
named Mexique, which had been for
many years in the service OF the Unit
ed States, but which had at last been
ordered sold. The officers of the post,
Lieutenant Kobbe said. desired per-
mission to purchase the animal and
keep and cire for it at their own ex-
pense.
Major T. L. Guenther of the Second
artillery. to whom the petition was
referred, reported that the mule in
question was originally left at Key
West barracks in 1S4S by portion Of
the army returning from Mexico at
the close of the war with that coun-
try. He added:
During the time that I served at
Key West, from 1875 to 1880, the mule
did not miss a days work from any
cause. He is very old and has been
worn out by his long service in the
ouartermaster'S department. II there
is any way to provide for him, | should
be glad to have it done, as the eX-
pense to the government would be
little or nothing"
The petition went through the regu-
lar channels until 1t reached the quar-
termaster general, who Endorsed it as
follows:
ITO promote the sentiment of kind
ness toward animals that are so inti-
tnately connected with military men,
it is recommended in this special case
that this mule be kept in the depart
ment and left to the care Of those
whose kindly feelings are SO deeply
enlisted in his behalf
General Sherman submitted the case
to the secretary Of war, with the fol-
lowing report:
81 have seen the mule and whether
true or not, the soldiers believe it was
left at Big Spring, where Mount Yer
non barracks now are, at the Time den'
eral Jackson's army encamped there,
about 1S19-1S20. Tradition says that
it was once scrrel, but now it is
white from age. The quartermaster's
department will be chargeable with
ineratitude if the mule is sold, or the
care Of maintenance OF it thrown on
the charitable officers OF the post.
advise that it be kept in the depart
ment. fed and maintained until death.
j think the mule was at Fort Morgan,
Mobile Point, when l was there i'll
lS42."
The secretary OF war thereupon
made the following order:
Let this mule be kept and well
cared for as long as he lives"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

To hear any baseball team tell it,
the pannant is as good as won al,
ready.
Dallas has released eight players to
the Tyler team OF the South Central
league.
Bobby Byrne, the st. Louis boy,
again will be the lead-off sticker for
the Pirates this season.
George Mullin Of Detroit said last
season that Joe Jackson wouldn't bat
$50 last season. Joe hit .4OS.
Detroit is trying 10 sign John j. Nc
Cormick, the Holyoke boy who for.
merly caught for Cornell university.
George Mullin Of the Tigers says he
fears Austin ct the plate more than
any other player in the American
league.
If q! don't catch lao games this
year il Will be due TO broken fingers,
! says Gabby Street, the Highlauders
catcher.
III st. Louis could buy Lajoie for
$4,000 he would more than earn the
purchase price back for them in ten
days" says Hughie Jennings.
Cy Young is the oldest ball player
and Pitcher McTigue, the Youngest, in
the National league. Both players
are members of the Boston Braves.
Charley Starr, Mobiles new captain
and second baseman. should be the
most thoroughly boiled man in the
business. He has been al the springs
all winter.
Philadelphia boosters of the Ath
letics say Chief Bender is in shape to
lead the American league pitchers
again this season, making record OF
three years in row.
Manager Jennings has turned the
young Detroit amateur, Mike Maue-
over to Saginaw for seasoning, with a
promise that he shall have another
chance with the Tigers in 1918.
Time never hangs heavily on Mike
Donlin's hands, even when it rains
| for he is said to spend three hours
day changing clothes and wears al
least seven different suits each day.
Paul Strand, the Spokane schoolboy
wonder who was sold TO the Boston
Americans for $1,000 and then turned
over to San Francisco, had mis- trial
with the Seals the other day. Nine
runs batted of him in one inning was
the story
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

"My little son had very severe
cold. | was recommended 10 ~
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy, ana De-
fore a small bottle was tinlShea nc
was as well as ever" wires MIS- H.
silks 90 Bowling Street, Sydney Aus
tralia. This remedy is for sale " All
dealers.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

You will look 4 good while before
YOU find better medicine for coughs
and colds than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t not only gives relief-it
cures. Try it when you have cough
or cold. and you are certain to be
pleased with the prompt cure it will
effect. For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

Don't be surprised if You have an at
tack OF rheumatism this spring. Just
rub the affected parts freely with
Chamberain's Liniment and 1t will
soon disappear. Sold by ali dealers.
ADV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27
Unflatterinc.

"Philbrick. | never have the slishE-
est trouble III remembering your
name. think Of jackpot and I've
got you at cnce.
What's the connection"
Wei, jackpot suggests bathroom:
bathroom reminds me Of bath brick,
and from bath brick TO Phllbrick the
transition is easy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

tl-E.
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A., r uo,aos No,rnu Comnletion. and
Cut Representing Two o. III" w., ;, ctrsst hy tte
out o' WIN
To~an-o4sc,,
HifXaTNEEd CUifSti NCtlOli OUl pun aioii
49,,
THESE HOUSES WILL BE COMPLETED N:.Ai W. ~ az
PLACED on THE MAtkEi FOX SALE Al inr L""
ESl POSSlbl-E fHl,r. AM w go imam
The Exclusive Selling Agents
ING ATTRACTIVE. fEAIukt5 lhh'r l'''I0
WILL CoNlAN:
Nine houses contain rooms and Datn
Once house rooms and BATH
Press Brick Fronts
Hot Wate Heat.
Colonial FOrches in front
Double pore,es
Sanitary Plumbing
Floors Polished.
Sde-0ven Gas or Coal Ranges
Large Closets
Handsome Cabinet Manes.
Hardwood Finish
Steel
Fully Equipped Modern Kitchen
Beautiful Tile Bath.
Te.:aced Yard in front
LARGE Yard in rear.
Concrete Sidewalk.
Roth Gas and Elec!ri Lighting Attachments
houses from concrete FONDA
ten 10 inches above roofs.
Cellars
Sever n .. :, .,u.,.
concrete ,1ema 'nas WIN. na nrnDs Window Frames
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

ball or wait out four wide ones. The
one ambition of Docs life IS to stick
10 the Sox long enough to land ma
Cor league managerial berth. And
White has every necessary quality
that makes I'D a successful boss. He
has been manager of the Soz seconds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27
lie Not AL Gone Yet.

81 suppose you've been begging ali
vour life, haven't vou?" said the lady
to the tramp at the back door.
Not VT" was the wanderers reply
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-27

recollect it, too Joe Crisp, who was
catching for the Blues, combed
fierce liner two feet over the midget
shortstop's cupola. 1t was a hundred
to one shot and Bush took chance,
Leaping high, the shortstop stuck his
gloved hand upward and speared the
ball--speared it, but didn't hold it.
Bush fell 10 his knees from the force
of the jump and thee ball fell at his
feet: that is, it almost fell. Just when
il seemed Bush had lost the ball he
again stuck out his gloVed hand and
iuegled the pill into the air. Twice
again he did this. and all the time fail
ing backward IN IN attempt TO get TO
his feet. and at the same time to pre-
vent the ball from hitting the ground.
Finally Bush got both hands on the elu
slye sphere and, holding it tightly, he
proceeded 70 take the headlong roll he
had been trying to avoid.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
ARMY NAVY.
Army Orders.

A board Of officers to consist OF Col
Louis A. La Garde, Medical Corps; Capt.
Louis c. Duncan. Medical Corps; is ap-
pointed for conducting physical examina-
tiOns of officers on duty in Washington
and vicinity as may be required to appear
before it. The board will meet at the
Army Medical Museum October and 23,
and at the Army War College October IL,
for preliminary examination of officers
who are to take the test rides beginning
October 10. IS and ~, respectively, and at
the Army Medical Museum at such times
thereafter as may be necessary.
The officers who may be designated to
take these rides will present themselves
to the board for the preliminary examina-
tion at 8 O'Clock am on the lates and at
the places specified, respectively. Tie
physical examinations after the conclu-
sion Of the several rides will be held at
Fort Niger. Va.
The leave of absence granted Capt. Sam
geons certificate of disability, il ex
tended four months on account of sick
ness.
The following transfers are ordered to
take effect:
First Lieut.. Gulielmus V Heidi. from
the 10Th Infantry to the 10th Infantry
First Lieut.. Reuben c. Taylor, from the
10th Infantry to the Goth Infantry
Leave of absence for three months TO
take effect upon his relief from duty with
the organized militia of Montana. is
granted First Lieut.. Ira F. .'ravel, 10th
Infantry
Evening star., 1912-10-08
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK October S.-Cotton futures
opened steady; October. 1880: December.
1o.sb; January. 10.71: March. 10S5: May,
1897; July, 11.O2; August, 1895.
The market opened steady at an ad
vance of > to . points, and sold about Q
To 10 points above the closing figures of
last night during the early trading on
covering of shorts and support from spot
houses The market met good deal
OF cotton on the advance. and during the
middle of the morning was unsettled.
with prices } or points off from the
best. The south was quite heavy seller
during the first hour.
The demand from shorts appeared to
taper off toward the end of the first
unsettled under more favorable private
crop news from the south. and continued
southern selling. Prices broke to a net
loss OF = or 3 points in consequence and
while the market rallied TO about the
closing figures of yesterday late in the
forenoon. the tone remained more or less
unsettled. as offerings showed a tendency
to increase on the bulges. Spot, quiet;
middling uplands. II 10 nominal.
Estimated receipts at all the ports to-
day were $1,000 bales. against 1OO,315
last week and 1O6.0g1 last year: for the
week. 450.00e, against Az. 467 last week
and 43J. 1J0 last year. Todays receipts at
Galveston We're 41.124. against 42s05 last
year; at New Orleans. J.279. against
6 2si' last year, an dat Houston, 81 ,52S,
against :S.GD last year.