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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-06
Modern Educational Methods.

The old saw. mo royal road to
earning" has been relegated to the
rubbish heap of exploded theories
The teacher of Virgil interests her
lupils-I wonder why I use the femi-
line pronoun with modelling in clay
he scenes at Dido's court. The in
.itructor In mathematics inculcates
he principles Of Euclid by means
# pyramids and tetrahedrons, which
he pupil, often with tedious and tear
I'll endeavor. has evolved from a piece
If cardboard. The English pedagogue,
hiding no such tangible methods Of
demonstrating the relation between
'ubiect and predicate, resorts to a
"ell-known maxim: Teach the child
o speak correctly by putting before
lin specimens OF only the best Eng
ish, and he need never know there Is
UGH a thing as grammar We, too,
would resort to this method if there
we're not In the simple formula a con-
lltion quite impossible in democratic
lmerica, where, from nursery TO par
Grand may I dare whisper II? even
I our very schonlroom-thc boy hears
peclmens of much that is not even
God Observation-Disclosures Monthly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-06
AS TOLD BY MR.. H00DSBARN
One Story Incloses Several Otr'e's
Before He Gets to the End OF
His Tale.

"Easu Somerville-East SomerVllle!
shouted the brakeman.
AS the words went rambling around
In the brain Of Mr. Hoodsbarn. he
came upon long-lost second COUSIN.
"Thet reminds me-" said be to his
fellow ccmmuter, IL heard mighty
good little story last summer in VII
lage down in Maine"
"So?"
Eyes. You see, family had just
moved to the village from back IN the
country, and before they were fairly
settled they sent the boy to school.
Boy went to the school. and took
seat, feeling like cat in strange
garrett After the morning exercises
were over the teacher called him up
and asked him his name. That's the
way they did when l was a boy. First
morning Of school. you know; new
teacher nervous and afraid OF scho!-
airs; scholars nervous and afraid or
teacher; Ike the little girl who met
the fox in the path; both ran, girl one
way, fox the other; see it done myself
every day.
'Well, the new teacher would rap
TO order, then each one Of us would
read a verse from the Testament in
turn, the teacher would make a pray
or and then begin the taking down OF
names and ages
NOW while I think Of it, did you
ever hear about that prayer Of old
Pres. Hill of HarvardH
"NoE Well. he was O great student
of phllosophy-it was his regular hob
by-and he stood up in chapel one
morning and began his prayer this,
way: 'Paradoxical as it may seem. O
Lord, yet, nevertheless It Is true-'
That caught the boys, and for years
afterward tough statements to one an
other were always started by saying
'Paradoxical as it may seem
why, twas like old Seth Willard
up In Swanzey; be down on his knees
In class meeting in the Methodist
church one night and says: AS Thou
we'll knowest, o Lord, my spanked
steer died last week
well. about that new boy in school;
whether the teacher called him up be-
fore prayer or after cant say; but
she asked him his name and he tool
her; his street and number and he
told her. Then she asked him what
his fathers occupation was
"Boy was stuck for q minute. ia
hers occupation? Yes We'll.
na'am. amt sure, cause we've just
moved here. but I think he occupied
i've rooms"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-06
Curious Nicknames Of Old.

Some curious nlcknanlea are
Eound in the Dutch records OF Ne"
FORK in 1914, evidently due 70 the
TACT that certain persons either had
no family name, or that 1t hau Deeh
forgotten. In one instance there IS
recorded John Petersen, alias Friend
John. In the NewtoTn purchase IRON
he Indians, dated in 1885, one OF the
boundaries is by Dutchmans land
called the Hans the Boore, ana IN
the bushwick patent dated OCTOBER
i2. 1867, one of the boundaries Is
John the swedes meadow" In l695,
in the Kings county records, a man is
named living at Gowanus as lunls
the Fisher" The common council OF
New York, in 1851. ordered FISH to be
brought into the dock over against
the city hall. OF the house that Long
Mary formerly lived in," and the
same wear al order was passed that
,rop-Knot Betty and her children be
Drovided for as objects OF charity"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-06
EasterIy Makes Clever Play.

Another play that is good enough for
the freak book occurred in recent
came between the Highlanders and the
Maps. when Catcher Easterly ran down
two runners and caught them with
bare hands unassisted. Wolter was
on third and Hartzell on second. with
one out, when Simmons hit to the
inield. The ball was thrown to East
erly in time to head off NNolter East
erly ran Wolter toward third and final
" touched him out. In the meantime
Hartzell. who had run up to third, had
started back to second. Easterly, hav-
ing had a. good start, cut across the
field and also touched out Hartzell,
who had been caught between the
bags -!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-06

: Only triple Play.
So far Detroit has made the only
ripe PLAY in theAmerical league this
seaEcn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-07-06

LOST-On Thursday, July 4, on
he pike leading to Holland Hall, a
cat in the pockets of which were
> book and number of papers.
The FINGER vii return the same to A.
:. PAYNE, and receive reward Of
$3.50. IT,
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
MISS QUIMBY,
WOMAN AVIATOR,
KILLED BY FALL
Rv The rnited Prese

By The United Press.
BOSTON, Mass, July 2--The aged
mother of Miss Harriet Quimby, whose
life was crushed out in one thousand
foot drop into Dorchester Bay from her
monoplane late yesterday. arrived in
Boston today and took charge Of the re-
mains Funeral arrangements will he
made later. The funeral Of William A..
Aviation meet being held at Atlantic.
who was Miss Quimby's passenger in her
fatal flight 70 Boston Light. viii be held
tomorrow
Miss Blanche Stuart Scott, who was
making an exhibition fight when Miss
Quimby's machine dropped. today had
recovered from her collapse Of last night
Although Yesterdays accident was
horrible and for a time unnerved me,
viii not give up flying she said
The most likely cause for the accident
seemed TO be that the controlling wire
broke when Miss Quimby started her
downward glide, throwing the rudder up
and the head down with such great force
that the two svstors were hurled from
their seats as # shot from a catapult
Miss Quimbv's neck was broken. her
spine snapped in several places. her right
arm fractured and both legs crushed
from knee 70 thigh She struck the
water as does a diver Willard struck
the water fat on his face and stomach
Miss Qumby was the first woman 10 hy
across the English Channel and the FIRST
woman in America to receive an avis
tors license.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
KENT COURT
DIVORCES COUPLES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del, July 3-With the
opening of the July term Of the Kent
county courts here yesterday, many
divorce cases were heard, DEGREES be-
ing granted in all but one, decision
being held up in one instance The
judges sitting include Chief Justice
Pennewill and Associate Judges
Woolley and Rice
The first case heard was that Of
Carrie c. Faulkner, asking for divorce
from her husband. Chester A Faulk-
ner, the allegation being desertion.
A decree was granted
The most interesting case Of the
day was that of Willis d. Farrow,
asking a divorce from her husband,
Virgil n. Farrow. All the parties
were from Harrington The court re-
served decision The children went
to their mother, rather than their
father
Other divorces granted with the
reasons, included the following W.
S. Legates, Jr. from his wife. Grace
Rogers Legates, desertion; Francis E
Wiley from his wife. Mary II. Wiley
desertion; Clara c. Massey, from her
husband George G. Massey. desertion
Georgianis Burris, from her husband
Luther Burris. desertion.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
WANTED " TO
MARRYBEFORE
FACING PRISON
Request Refused, Now Officer
Learns West Already
Has Wife
IS ACCUSED OF
TAKING SOLDIERS MONEY

olin West a private At Fort DUPONT
Delaware City, who decamped several
months ago with considerable money
and valuanles which are said 10 have
belonged TO fellow soldiers al the fort.
is back He was brought to this city
last night by Robert OLarnic. a
mounted oficer Of Hazleton. Pa. who
proceeded 10 the fort with his charge,
and delivered him to the commandant.
West will be tried for desertion and
theft.
OLarnic said that West was picked
up on information. He was found
working at 2 hosting machine at a
mine in Harlieh. Pa, and according TO
OLarnic, was to have been married to
Miss Catherine swinesberE today In
fact West wanted the policeman TO de-
lay coming to Wilmington until today
that the marriage ceremony might be
performed last night To this OLar-
mic would not agree and is glad today
that he didn't He said that the com
mandant at the fort informed Kim that
West had wife living in New York
city.
West, several months ago. is said
to have gathered together all the
money he could beg. borrow and
steal. and left Fort Dupont for parts
unknown. His offenses are said "a
have been committed against soldiers
at the fort, with one exception. and
he will be handled by the Govern
ment for his alleged act II is said
that West acted as agent for a local
ieweler and sold watches and Jew.
elry TO soldiers al Fort DUPONT fol
which he received a commission Il
is alleged that he obtained som'
money and iewelry.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
WILSON IS
NOMINATED

Delaware, Wilson, s.
Florida Wilson. 81 Underwood, 2.
Georgia, Underwood, ..
Idaho, Clark. 10; Wilson, 6 1.a.
Illinois, Wilson, ,.
Indiana. Wilson, 30.
Iowa, CLARK. 3; Wilson, ~.
Kansas. Wilson. 20.
Kentucky, Clark, 20,
Louisiana, Clark. 3; Wilson, 10,
Maine. Clark. !, Wilson, II.
Maryland, ,iark, S -; Wilson, Z,
Underwood, 10.
Massachusetts,, Wilson, o; Foss, -.
Michigan, Clark, ?; Wilson, ss.
Minnesota. Wilson. q.
Mississippi, Underwood, 20.
Missouri, Clark, g6.
Montana, Clark. /; Wilson. 2.
Nebraska, Clark, 3, Wilson, ~,
Nevada Clark, 8.
New Hampshire. Clark, 3; Wilson, 3.
New Jersey. CLARK. 1; Wilson, a.
New Mexico. Clark. S.
New NOrk, Clark, 90.
North Carolina, Wilson, 22i I'M
derNood, o.
North Dakota, Wilson, ia
Ohio. Wilson, %; Harmon. %.
Oklahoma. Clark. 10s Wilson, 10.
Oregon, Wilson. 10.
Pennsylvania, Wilson. s6.
Rhode Island, Clark, 10.
South Carolina. Wilson, rs.
South Dakota Wilson, 10.
Tennessee. CLARK, s. Wilson, 10.
Underwood, 9.
Texas, Wilson, 40.
Utah. Wilson, s.
Vermont Wilson, :.
Virginia. Wilson. -.
Washington, Clark, ~.
West Virginia, Wilson. Is.
Wisconsin, Wilson, e6.
Wyoming, Wilson, 9.
Alaska. Wilson. G
District Of Columbia, Clark s.
Hawaii, Clark. - Wilson. 4.
Porto Rico, CLARK, :, Wilson, 1.2i
Underwood. i-2.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02

BALTIMORE, Md. July after
stampede 70 G0vernor Wilson on the
46th ballot this afternoon, and before
the vote was announced, Governor
by scclamation.
BALTIMORE. Md July Con
greasman Underwood withdrew be-
fore the Democratic National Con-
vention this afternoon.
The forty.ffth ballot resulted; VIII
son, 69s; Clark, 300; Underwood. o.,
Harmon. e5; Foss, q.
Before the result Of the forty-fourth
ballot could be announced some Of the
Washington delegates demanded a
poll Of the delegation James ruled
that AMI delegation could demand a
roll-oall At any time
When an attempt was made to vote
proxies in this delegation Chairman
James ruled that they could not he
used Washington's chairman ap.
pesle 10 him 10 make an exception IN
this case
The state of Washington has no
alternates,' he said. and We have
universally recognized each others
proxies from the beginning"
James stuck 10 his rulins. so
long as the chair has no challenge
made Of proxies II cannot interfere,
he said. The delegation had no
right 10 create alternates II the con
vention that created II did not name
any The chair must rule that no
proxies can be recognized here
A Washington delegates shouted
at James
j appeal from the decision Of the
chair which is a part Of the fraud
that has been practiced in this con-
vention"
Ollie James became white with
anger.
IF the gentleman has any opinion
/ that any Of the decisions Of this chair
/ protects fraud he has a remedy and
hereby invite him 70 appeal from the
/ decision of the chair" shouted James
~ do go appeal" was the reply
From a dozen sections Of the hall
came motions 10 lay tho al zeal on
the table On the viv. voce vote there
was a chorus Of ayes and very few
scattering noes from the Washington
/ reservation.
James smiled The ayes seem II
have II. he Numbered amidst laeh-
/ ter and genera applause THE ap-
peal is tabled"
The f0rty.fifth ballot resulteds
Alabama. Underwood, "a.
Arizona, Clark, 3, Wilson, 4
Arkansas, Clark. IS.
California. Clark. 26.
Colorado, Clark, 2; Wilson. 10.
Connecticut, CLARK, 2; Wilson. 8,
Underwood. :.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
TOTS MAKE
MERRY AT MUNDY
GROUND OPENING

Three hundred children. anxious
for frolic. we're on hand yesterday
when the gates OF the Mundy play
ground, French street near Third
were thrown open for the first time
this season Miss Elizabeth " Tai
ley. organizer Of the playground In
1906, and who has continued in
charge Of IL since, vas received with
exhibitions OF pleasure by the young
sters, many OF whom brought her
gifts
Miss Talley Is tsrongly in favor Of
the daylight moving pictures and had
arranged with the National Censor
shin Of New York for a demonstra-
tion Of this improved amusement on
The playground. but the operator and
his equipment failed to appeal ana
the children We're disappointed But
they found consolation i'm tho other
pleasures an the playground
The boys played handhall and
basketball and would have
entered into boxing contests but the
boxing gloves had been used too en-
Enthusiastically during the previous
season and we're in no condition 10
give any kind of service whatever
YESTERDAY
The sirle in the main preferred
the quieter exercise Of digging In
sandpiles, but a number swung on the
giant stride" with the boys The
giant stride" is an instrument re-
semhling An uncouth Msypole. hut
IFS powers Of resistance are much
more highly developed Heavy cords
knotted 10 permit a good grip. arc
attached 10 q revolving appliance set
on top Of an iron standard Children
seize rope apiece. and begin run
ming round this standard, one after
the other, as far away from ~ as they
can get Finally when high speed is
reached they lift their feet from the
ground and continue their travels
floating This exercise is very ex-
hnerating and develops the strengh
Of the hands. If nothing else
The playground will remain open
ten weeks Miss Talley is assisted
by Miss Mary Connolly, who cooper
ated with her last year Miss Con
nelley is a graduate Of Columbia Col
lege
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
FIREMEN WARNED AGAINST
SPEEDING OF AMBULANCE

Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department received complaint this
morning Of the rate of speed the am
bulance of the Phoenix Fire Com
pany is driven In the complaint II
was stated that an accident was mar
rowly avoided recently while the
ambulance was returning from a
hospital The directors after read
ing the complaint, which came from
an automobile owner. read the follow
ing letter which was ordered sent to
the Fire COMPANY
Phoenix Fire Company. No 4
Northwest corner Twelfth and King
streets, City
Gentlemen-Attention of the board
OF directors OF this department has
been called to the manner in which
the Ambulance operated by your com
pany is driven through the streets of
this city II is not the intention OF
this department to restrict your com
pany to a low rate of speed when cir
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
cops ON Anrn rR1p

Several members Of the Police Depart
ment put in their long Day of on a motor
trip to Philadelphia in a Stoddard Day.
ton seven passenger touring car driven
by Harry ; 0tteni yesterday The trip
was made by way Of West Chester and
Paoli, returning by way OF Chester In
Philadelphia the policemen saw the Phil
adelphia Brooklyn baseball game At
Chester they called on Harry J Massey,
? former Wilmington policeman Those
IN the party were Police Sergeant Bay
Icy and Patrolmen Snyder, Benson, King
and Frank Massey.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
CHANGERS IN
SOCIAL NIGHT

Diamond State Grange last night,
at Stanton, proved itself host whose
hospitality was Of the most superior
kind Harmony Grange members were
guests OF the evening Delaware
Grange was also invited, and other
oranges we're represented by mem
bers In all, over one hundred
oranges were present
Business was relegated to the back
ground, and the evening was given
over to a program of music and speak
ing that provided the best of good
times. Ice cream and cake made a
much appreciated close 70 the even
ing's festivities All declared it a
delightful evening
The speech of welcome was given
by Worthy Master Benjamin A.
Groves, of Diamond State Grange
with responses by Worthy Master
William Naudain, of Harmony Grange
and Worthy Master R c. Robinson
Of Delaware Grange. All three spoke
in felicitous vein
A duet by Clara Eastburn and
Mary Walker, was a pleasing num-
Der, Anna Dennison entertained with
reading. and Mabel Armour gave a
charming solo. A recitation by Kate
Greenwalt was applauded
The question box, conducted by
Joseph Mitchell. afforded entertain
ment and instruction on a varied mum
Der of subjects William P. Peach
discussed the variety Of apple best
suited TO this part Of Delaware Mrs
Pennington discussed matters con-
cerning the eve and ear. Hervey
Walker talked on question whether
the grange is in danger Of becoming
too much Of a social organization
Francis r. Hoffeoker. who is a bach
elor. was much applauded when in
discussing the greatest need in the
average American home. he declared
that this need was a capable wife.
The interesting program closed
with a dialog by Henry Mitchell and
George Pearson. an address by Hen
~ Thompson. Of Union Grange. and
a recitation by Elizabeth Dickey
The next meeting Of the grange will
be on July IS The annual field day
will be held on Thursday. July Is.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
COUNTY FINANCES

County Treasurer Burns reported toI
the Levy Court today the following re-
oeipts from the county officers:
u. 4 Brown, clerk Of the peace. ssl4yl
James Logue sheriff S5s05; VI.
Walker, register Of wills. s5lo7S; P. 0.
Churchman, prothonotsry $1,000 Jo-
seph c. lolls, register in chancery. s7o7. 4.
I5i and a V. L. George, recorder %
deeds. 81 900
Mr. Burns also reported the following
hundred balances Christiana. 81 $50 81;
Mill Creek. s90622, White Clay Crock,
Sll34TIi Pencader s34S6; New Castle,
s2I300e. ST. Georges. sl.62l77. Apo.
quinimink, s534o3 Blackhird. 81 l25s.52;
Brandywine, S00377.
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
''SURE | CUT
HIM" WARD SAYS;
HELD FOR COURT

Edward Ward colored. was held
under $1,000 bail for upper court by
Judge Cochran today on the charge
Of assault with intent 10 commit
murder Judge Cochran asked Ward
If he had cut Clarence Morris. color
ed. and he answered Sure cut
him
Morris. said that six weeks ago he
invited Ward TO have a drink. where
upon Ward cut him seven times
with knife. causing him to go to a
hospital for treatment
Evening journal., 1912-07-02

oumstances require the greatest speed
possible. hut the directors desire to
impress upon YOU that reports have
come TO this department that your au-
tomobile ambulance is driven through
the streets Of this city AZ an unneces-
sary rate of speed at unnecessary
times and you are requested 70 issue
such orders as will insure the proper
operation Of this vehicle a. all times
When the traffic regulations for this
city were adotped the directors Of
this department Y ere careful to make
proper terms TO insure services Of am
balances, fire engines, etc. but If your
ambulance continues to be operated
in careless manner the borad will
be compelled to adopt a regulation
limiting you TO a certain speed at all
times. We trust that YOU will give
this matter your earnest attention
Respectfully.
Board Of Directors. Street and
Sewer Department
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
MARRIED MEN WIN.

Supremacy in the baseball field in
sofsr as the married and unmarried
men employed in the Offices Of the
American Car and Foundry Company.
is concerned was settled yesterday
afternoon when the married men
trounced their unmarried friends 10
the time of 20 to 0.
The feature of the game WAS the
al around playing of Byrd and the
pitching Of Irwin of the unmarried
mems team.
The batteries were, unmarried men
Irwin and " Cochran, married
men, W Cochran and Groves
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
POSTAL BANK DOFs WELL.

The month OF June in point Of busi-
ness was the best in any month since
the opening of the postal savings
bank at the local postofice ac-
cording to Postmaster TESTERS month
" report lust issued. Last Saturday,
the last bushes day Of the month,
also was the best day so far. s571.4
having been the net business done
that day The amount of certificates
issued during the month reached
SO. $50
There are at present ss5 open ac-
counts and the total amount held for
depositors is s1S,064. an average Of
nearly SAC for each depositor
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
SCHOOL BOARD
PRESIDENT 20 YEARS

The Odessa School Board, which
elected two new members on last Sat
urdsy night. effected organization last
night, by electing United States Mar
shal George L. Townsend, president
for the twentieth consecutive year.
Mr. Townsend said this is the last
year he will serve Frank Davis, one
of the new members, was elected sec
retary and treasurer
The remaining members of the board
are: D W. Corbit. J g. Armstrong
and DR. Joseph Carrow.
Miss Margaret A. Lewis was re-
elected principal and Miss Blanche
Deakyne was elected teacher of the
intermediate class TO succeed Miss
Ethel L. Msilly. resigned. Miss Marion
Miflin, primary teacher. also resigned,
but her successor was not named
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
BULLET GOES
THROUGH HER HAND

The inauisitiveness Of Sarah Nc
Qusde. aged IA years, Of No 324
Townsend street, came near resulting
seriously TO her yesterday afternoon.
While rummssing about the home Of
a neishbor at No 1110 3 street the
girl found a revolver in a cupboard
and took II down. Not knowing il
was loaded she handled il carelessly.
A sharp report followed by a scream
was the result as bullet went
through her left hand. She was sent
10 the Delaware Hospital for treat
ment
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
FIREMEN HALT TWO FIRES.

There weer two still alarms of FIRE
this morning The Weccacoe Fire
Company extinguished small blaze
IN Shult2s drug store, AZ the north
east corner Of Lancaster avenue and
Jackson street. SCOT catching fire in
2 chimney at the home OF Edwin G
Burk, at No 1918 Scott street, brought
out the Water Wctih Company The
damage at the this ire also was
slight
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
AMENDED TRAFFIC
NOW EFFECTIVE

The amended ordinance Of the
Street and Sewer Department rela-
tive 10 vehicul3r traffic on King
and Madison streets, on market days,
went into effect YESTERDAY
The ordinance provides that be
tween the hours Of 2 q. m and ?
p. m all traffic on Wednesdays and
Saturdays in the streets. both horse
and automobile will proceed In =
northerly direction The only apps-
ratus 10 travel otherwise during
these hours will be fire, police and
ambulance apparatus
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
HINT AT SPITE
BUT FINE GOES ON

Lizzie Platter. colored. was hned SO
and costs by Judge Cochran this
morning. after Bertha Grifhlh. also
colored. had told of Lizzie cursine
her while she was selling tickets for
q lawn party Viola lothian a Wit
ness for Lizzie, said Lizzie sued Ber-
ths and the present case was for
spite
Evening journal., 1912-07-02
en- AYDoN BAcT 10 nUTY.

Col. John " Aydon, publicity agent Of
the P B. & W Railroad. has returned
home from a few davt visit to his
bungalow on the Bohemia river much i'm
proved in health Col Avdon resumed
his duties with the railroad company TO-
day Since being publicity agent for
the company here Col Avdon has
achieved great results In educating the
people Of the state against trespassing
on railroad property