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The Washington times., 1912-02-04
GOSSIP RACY OF THE SOIL.

The rustic eclogue has strange, sweet charm in
the midst of the jangng noises of city streets The
neghborhood gossip has flavor all its own when the
intimate little personal details, set forth in quaint
locutions taken from their natural setting and
reproduced in an environment which is more pre-
tentious.
Those who are moved to smile at the rugged
drectness of style and the worldold interests of
courtn', country frolics, and informal hospitality
which find record in the country press are refreshed
as with the dew of the morning by the thought of all
the honesty and sincerity and neighbory kindness
which underle these little scraps of news. So the
county weekles from which these excerpts are culled
now and then should realize they probably do
that their jaded brothers in the city are laughing
with them, and not at them, when they take day
off to revel in lyrical feast spread by the rural
correspondent.
Red Wing" for example, frankly informs the
world that Mr.. John Estep, Of Orkney Springs, is
complaining very much at this writing" It's the
same here, Red Wing They complain at our writing
with equal vehemence. 1t impossible to please
them. So we just have to go right ahead and let them
complain.
Everett" is inclined to be fiPpant, even at the
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
In the Mail Bag y

READERS
not Objectionable
however
on one SIDE Oh the paper Letters
OF evidences
made public without the
"AAN
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
LESS CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

The many protests against the increasing amount
Of cruelty to animals in the District which have found
expression in The Times and elsewhere have resulted
in an effort to enforce the law more strictly.
The president of the Humane Society called at
tenton to the fact that the members of that society
had made much larger number of cases against Of
tenders than the police force itself had done, and
urged that the latter should increase its vigilance
hereafter
Major Sylvester gives out the statement that in
sructions issued daily to the police force to en-
force the law whenever they observe instances Of
cruelty to animals. II is hoped that this will at least
have the effect of improving conditions in future. 1t
does not place us in an enviabe light before the
world when the instances of cruelty are so severe
and frequent that they attract the special attention
of visitors 1t is time to call halt
The executive committee of the Citizens Confer
ence on Universal Transfers should be commended
for its broad-mnded position in sinking personal
preferences and deciding to urge the passage of the
GaIlinger transfer measure now before the House.
The directors of the Chamber of Commerce
acted wisely in approving its public health commit
tees report recommending an appropriation for
Emergency Hospital If there is any valid objection
to this appropriation, it has not appeared
of an Atlanta Journal headline that the throne has
abdicated." In which case, it is hoped the infant
Pu vi, will be exceedingly careful how he sits
down.
DR.. Thomas Nelson Page is sailing for Agiers,
but with merry twinkle in his eye he drops his
route book as he pulls out his hankercher SOS the
gubernatorial boom can find him if it just must
In the matter of pride the naughty peacock will
have nothing on the hens hereabouts if the reports
are to be believed that the price of eggs in Wash
ington is to soar to the dollar-adozen mark.
The Postoffice clock has run no better since
dead pigeon was taken from it. Some new excuse
for its bad behavior will have to be given now by
the Postoffce officials.
The truant youngSter who was trying to contract
whooping cough in order to avoid school, had prob
ably forgotten that hickory oil is a sovereign remedy
for INSTRUMENTATION.
President lanes F. Oyster can hardly be blamed
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

President James F. Oyster can hardly be blamed
for complaining that IF Congress is as slow in ap-
proprating for hospitals as for schools the hospitals
will have TO close"
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

Total for the month. =. 1,2S3, ,0S0
Daily average for month. 1880
The net total circulation OF
The Washington Times daily
during the month of January
was 1,1O4. $50, all copies left over
and returned being eliminated.
This number. when divided by
"a, the number of days of pub
lication, shows the net daily
average for January to have
been 1922. D..
/ solemuly swear that the acc
circulation OF The was hington ]
net figures represent all returns
OF The Times which are sold, d
\ bona fide purchasers or subscrib
District Of Columbia. IS:
Subscribed and swo rn to befc
u. d. 1912. A
(Seal.)
The Washington times., 1912-02-04
JANUARY CIRCULATION

DAILY.
The number of complete and
perfect copies of The washing
ton Times printed daily during
the month Of January was as
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

day) during the month Of Janu-
ary was 1is.tOi, ali copies left
over and returned by agents
being eliminated. This number.
when divided 4, the number of
Sundays during January, shows
the net Sunday average for
January to have been 36,626.
Entered at the Postoffice at
washington, d. c.. as second
class matter.
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

The truant youngster who was trying to contrac
cough in order to avoid school, had prob
ably forgotten that hickory oil is sovereign remed
for INSTRUMENTATION.
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

The executive committee of the Citizens Confer
ence on Universal Transfers should be commended
for its broadminded position in sinking personal
preferences and deciding to urge the passage of the
Gallinger transfer measure now before the House.
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

The Postoffce clock has run no better since
dead pigeon was taken from it, Some new excus
for its bad behavior will have to be given now b
the Postoffce officials
The Washington times., 1912-02-04

In the matter of pride the naughty peacock will
ave nothing on the hens hereabouts if the report
re to be believed that the price of eggs in Wash
lgton is to soar to the dollar-a-dozen mark
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

Champ Clark has swept the preslden-
tial primaries OF Illinois. The MIS-
souri, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for president will carry
Cook county by apparently 80 600 ma
iority. Early returns indicate that he
will get nearly as large plurality
down state. He will have the eight
deleeatey atlarse to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention and from the early
Indications, 10 OF the so district dele
gates at least. Theodore Roosevelt has
swept the Republican primaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
Begins Th0usand-Mile Walk.

New York, April l0.-Rcginnng
the thousand mile walk to Chicago on
Il diet % raw food, Mrs. David Beach
stepped lightly forth from the New
York Glnhr Office a. ten o'clock to
day. Mrs. Beach started Tie long
wall. without breakfast and through
oll the trip she expects To dispense
with the morning meal. For her IVY"
meals Il day SHE will eat nothing but
raw food. largely eggs, milk, fruit
IN" nuts.
Mrs. Beach was confident that she
would he in Chicago by June !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

The money laundry" opened it's
tubs in the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing today and Uncle Sam pour
ed in several thousand dollars to have
washed and cleaned. "ChicI launder-
or" Ralph supervised the cleansing
operation and announced it Success
full reclamation work" This means
that soiled money will hereafter be
sanLiZcd and renovated and that
the provcrbiaI Filthy lucrc" will he
thing of the past. The laundry"
is expected To save the government
thousands of dollars which have here
tofurr been tnrncd into the Rrteinp-
lion department and destroyed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
Failed TO Reach Summit.

Fairbanks, Alaska, April lo.--F"ur
men who left Fairbanks on February
: to climb Mount Mckinley are back
today with tho admission that they
had failed to reach the summit. they
declared, however, that The ascent can
be made hy Il different route than Inc
one they followed.
George S. Lewis, former United
States reclamation engineer, Martin
Nash Of Dawson, Arson McCabel and
Jack Phillips, = dog driver, made up
the party. The party reported That
at a height Of about 10000 feet they
were cont .on,ed with great i'e-cllllS
that made further progress imp0"ai-
BILE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
Fiff from France.

PARIS, April ia gift from the
Franco-American Committee 10 the
United States, bust by the famous
sculptor Augusle Rodin, representing
a France" will be taken To Amert-
ca on April % by Il committee head
ed by Gaylicl Iian6lauX, member Of
the Academic Franchise. The com
mitee will travel on the new liner La
France.
After elaborate presentation ccre-
monies al Washington, the committee
will tour the eastern United STATES
and Canada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
CONSIDERING THE LILIES

The lilies on the Easter hat
They neither toll nor spin:
They emirh with lazy !mpudenca
Sometimes they seem TO grin;
They never grew IN any field.
Nor prinked the meadow green;
They nod. and have thier being, just
Because Of machine.
The lilies on the Easter hat-
OF every hue and shade
III them the wives OF Solomon,
Could meyer be arrayed,
Three hundred wives had Solomon,
And shekels he could hoard.
But such a bunch OF bonnels was
More than he could afford.
TIE lilies on the Easter hat
The gaudy hoses. too
They never work; but this Is what
They Go for ME and You:
They make US work. ana toll. and stIiy
And hustle with viii.
That We may have, the cash 70 pay
Ths millinery bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
Woman Suff7aFe Defeated,

Chicago, April l0.-With the decis-
i've defeat Of the votes Tor women
proposai at the special supplementary
primary, the women sufTragis1s today
declare that defeat will spell ultimate
victory for the agitation, for submia-
sion Of the question to the voters Will
now BIZ carried forward III every sec
ton Of tile State.
Chicago gave al emphatic negative
answer oil the suffrage question.
With two thirds Of the vote compiled
the vote stood:
For suffrage, 54.067.
Against suffrage, 1862.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

Wheeler Beasley and his vile are I'm,
der arrest at Gasrlan. Ala, charged
with attempting to incinerate Esra
Bushy, 2 16-yesr-old boy, after ne had
imbibed too much liquor in their al
legged blind tiger resort. They feared
he would attract attention, it is alleged,
and 80 placed the drunken boy under q
brush heap they saturated with coal OIL
and fired. His screams we're heard anu
he was rescued after he had suffered
what may he fatal burns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

men never know what they want.
They fiddle around and can't decide.
A man is used to making prompt de-
cisions. His time means something to
him; besides, re reasons things out
logically"
what hat had you in mind for hrs.
Granm0rs?'
"That little gray one over there
would look good on her"
This one?" Miss Morgan smiled.
taking the hat from the case. ut
would be lovely
Henry caught sight Of the price
mark. It was $3.50 He stopped Miss
Morgan With q wave of his hand,
Put it back" ne said Now that
I see the other side OF it it wouldn't
suit her style Of beauty at all. That
blue one 10 the left is d better shape"
Miss Morgan put the blue one On
Mrs. Granmore's head, and as she did
go Henry observed the price ticket.
1t read s175. He was quick in his dis
approval.
"It's too old for her" he stated. u
thought so when / first lohed at it,
and now that she has it on I see |
was right. Bring out that one with
the bunch Of grapes on it."
To exercise his expert judgment he
took this one in his hands and slyly
peeped at the price mark. 1t read
S135. He pursed his lips and shook
his head sagely.
81 know without her trying this one
on that it would make her look too
dark" he said. 'She needs hat TO
bring out her natural beauty and not
to hide it."
Mrs. Granmore stood by meekly,
while Henry had hat after hat brought
out for his inspection. One after the
other he condemned. This one had
TOO wide Il brim, that one was too
narrow; this one was overturned
that one was too plain-but each and
all Of them bore pricemarks that gave
Henry chills Of the heart.
At last Miss Morgan brought pref
ty bonnet to him.
This one" she said. may be
trifle giddy for your taste, but
ITS pretty jaunty." Henry agreed.
taking the hat and turning it back and
forth until he saw the price, S41. in
the crown. Its a bit frivolous, but
hang it all! She isn't going 10 wear
the thing as a penance. II isn't bit
too giddy for her. Mrs. Granmore
has a natural dignity which overcomes
any little touch of giddiness In her
hats. Now, there's a hat that looks
like II might have been made for her.
Try 1t on. my dear. Why, you could
hunt the world over and never find a
bonnet that becomes you like that.
That's my choice. Have it sent home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
Assaulted ana Robbed

Wilmington, Del, April To- 1enIa
min Iab1lsk y proprietor Of Lw0 MOVING
picture theatres IN Market street. 4
cripple. while on biz wac honrc after
midnight waa lrnlaIly beaten 10y high.
@lymel and rohhed Of 800 in cash
within six sJnara. 81 the CITY Hall.
He did not come to his sense9 unit
:lriy this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

When the stril3ebreakers left the
Mound City coal mine at Motlndsville,
". Va, yesterday they were attacked
by mob Of 400 union miners, armed
with guns and clubs. Two men were
probably fatally injured and several
others seriously injured A riot call
was sent III and Sheriff Alley, with q
posse q hundred hrpntics rushed TO
the shaft Of the mine and with drawn
rev0lvcrs charged the mob. SIX 81
the deputies were injured in the melee
With drawn revolvcrS the striking,
miners held the posse at bay, but after
thew were rr-cnforccd the officers
drove the strikers from the mine and
escorted the n0n-uniOn men TO their
homes. During the crash between the
miners the wives Of the strikers, ARM
ed with butcher knives, rushed to the
aid Of their husbands and sons ana
fought side by side. One of the Wom-
en- knocked five teeth out Of Supt.
Browns mouth and the Official was
rescued in Il semi&concidnS condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

ign lottery amounting to $4,000.
Da Ros, has been employed SIS night
watchman for the American Break
water Company, at the navy yard i'll
New London, Conn. Like many CT
his countrymen, he invested each
month portion Of MS $50 wages in
buying lottery tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10


and III pay for 1t. There. must get
back TO my Office. Now. you see how
D. man does things. No worry. no argu-
ment-just finding the right thing and
stopping with that. Good day"
And he was gone. Mrs. Granmore
seized Miss Morgan's hand and shock
1t,
THAT was Splendid" she exclaimed.
1T was perfectly dear OF you to put
all those big price marks on the other
hats and show them to him first, but
was horribly afraid some one else
might have taken this hat since I de
cided on 1t yesterday. even though
did ask you to hold it for me-"
"Oh." Miss Morgan laughed, u
wouldn't show it to anybody else.
knew Mr.. Granmore would pick II
out"
"I'll bet" Mr.. Granmore said on Eas
ter morning. that you couldn't have
found a hat that suited you better
than this one does"
I'm sure l couldn't, dear" Mrs
Granmore answered, gratefully.
Which remark filed Henry with a
perfectly justifiable pride.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
NEWS OF THE DAY

Awakened Monday night with Sc
we're pain Charles Reid, OF Paris neal
Washington, Pa, found that huge
rat which he had struck with his hand
had chewed a hole in his cheek and
badly lacerated his ear. Reds con
dition Is serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10
Strike Children.

Lowell. Mass, April 9.-Nearly
900 strike children will be sent to
New York, Philadelphia and other
cities to be cared for while the strike
is on here by Industrial Workers Of
the World leaders within week.
This move was taken 10 indicate that
the 10000 striking textile operatives
expect a long and bitter fight.
Today was quiet in the mill dis
trict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

Dir. Mary Walker, who was taken to
apartments in the Gerard Hotel, New
York, from the Presbyterian Hospital
three weeks ago, has regained her
health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

Louis d. Ros, has been notified that
he is the winner OF IL prize IN Il fore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

Dismissed because positive proof
was Taking when arranged in Shrlcve
port, La, Monday on 4 charge OF nav
ing written letters to q young white
woman, Thomas Miles, negro, -
years old, was Iynched near that city
during the night. When The body was
ro,,nd il WAS swinging from Il tree
and had been ridclled with bullets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-10

Coopcd up in Il room with Il giant
negro, two policemen haLtlcd Tor lhcIf
lives in Louisville, Ky, last night, ana
when The negro finally fell dead win
five bullets in his body both officers
we're covered with blood and nearly
Frustrated. The negro, Will liandrtlm
WAS more than six feet tall and weigh
ed nearly 800 pounds. He recently
was released from an asylum, but be-
came violent again last night. His
mother cnticcd him into a room, and
then Lclcphoned for the police. IA
trnImcn l.awlcSS and Smith respond
ed. Iandrum wrcStleh their clubs
from the officers. With these he Was
beating them whcr officer Smith be-
can TO shoot. Four bullets failed tn
stop the negro. Who WAS swinging q
rInh when The hast bullet entered his
heart.
The oasis., 1912-11-09
St. Andrews Church Social.

Yesterday evening, in the lecture room of St. Andrews church, at the corner of Crawford street and Sonoita avenue, the ladies of the guild entertained their friends and the membership of the church at very enjoyable social, which was attended largely, and an interesting program was rendered. For most part the entertainment included musical numbers which were well executed and appreciated. At the same time the social side of the evenings entertainment was not overlooked, and advantage was taken of the occasion to bring into closer friends hip and acquaintance those who attended. The evening was passed pleasantly and profit ably by all, and the next entertain ment fthe guild is looked forward to with pleasant anticipation.
The oasis., 1912-11-09
. Don Ramon Corral Very ilI.

From Paris, France, where he has resided more than a year past there has come the intelligence that Don Ramon Corral, vice president of the republic of Mexico under the Diaz regime, and governor of So- nora in former years, has been very i'll. La Voz de Sonora" a HermosillO newspaper, dated the 9th inst, published telegram from the City of Mexico, conveying the intelligence noted, and assert ing that it was likely that the dis tinguished gentleman would pass away before the news was spread before its readers. But on the 7th CaptainL L.'W. Mix of Nogales, re- ceived from the immediate family of MT. Corral a cablegram impart- ing the information that his con- dition had taken turn for the better.
The oasis., 1912-11-09
Metal Msrks, Quotations.

that celebrated trainer Ricardo" known the world over as the Lion Tanner. Lions were led as trophies in the triumphs of semi barbarians and were exhibited and sacrificed by thousands in Roman days. Six hundred were provided for Pompeii. The lion is the king of beasts and though there are other animals more intelligent in some ways he has always held the supremacy over other brutes. History fails to record that any lions were ever trained by the ancients. It was in turning the power and superior ity of men over animals to financial account that the art of training wild beasts was first conceived. It has also been augmented by the fact that the men of the 20th Century are more hazardous and seek to accomplish the most in- trepid feats. Don't fail to see Ricardo" and his African lions
 with Al G. Barnes Circus.
The oasis., 1912-11-09
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Saturday, November 9, 1912
The Result.

With the results of the election throughout the country at large all readers of THE OASIS are familiar through the columns of the daily newspapers, and it is unnecessary to subject them to reading any thing about it in this paper. They know also, very well, the result in Arizona, where the democratic ticket swept the board, with the regular republican ticket poor third. All the constitutional amendments, and all the referen- dunn laws submitted have passed bv overwhelming majorities. The equal suffrage amendment was car ried by vote of about two to one throughout the entire state, All the other propositions had rousing dnaiorities, and the three cent rail- way fare received tremendous majority. The majority for all is very pronounced.
 Full returns from Santa Cruz County were received too late for publication. The following synopsis will give an idea:
 The constitutional amendment for recall of all elective officers rec0iv- ed 327 votes, "Yes," and 101 votes @'No." To authorize the state to engage in industrial pursuits, 324 "'Yes," 6l No" Increasing limit of indebtedness in school districts etc., from 4% to 10go, 939 "Yes,' J 53 No" For equal suffrage, 219 "Yes," 152 No"
 Upon the referendum laws the votes were: Mine lien law, 257 "Yes," 147 "No;" Full train crew law, 241 Yes" 164 "No;" Electric headlight law, 219 Yes" 1S0"No;' Three years experience law, 23l Yes" 175 Mo-" Car limit law 216 "Yes," 185 "No;" Three cen fare law, BOA Yes" S7 "No;' Semi-monthly payday, 271 Yes, 13O No;" Game law, 275 "Yes, 136 No"
 The democratic candidates fo presidential electors received ma jor ities ranging from 23 to 3l over al others.
 For congress Carl Hagden de mocratic nominee, had 66 majorit, over all competitors.
 The entire vote by precincts vii be presented next week.
The oasis., 1912-11-09
Barnes Congress of Wild Beats is
 Coming.

An attraction to be presented in Nogales on Wednesday Nov. 13 will be Al G. Barnes Big Three
 Ring Wild Animal Circus. This is the largest collection of wonder fully trained animals ever present ed in America It is veritable geological paradise on wheels. All eff our exchanges say it is the most novel show and best conducted of any that has visited the West. It requires twenty-five double-length cars to transport them and over three hundred employees. The entire performance is given by animals in big steel arenas and on elevated stages. The programme is full of thrills" and the audience held spellbound by the sensational acts and features presented The arena has been used from the earliest ages and it's popularity has never diminished. The great changes, however, which have taken place develop it into a performance for the purpose oi exciting mems passions. Lions have always played prominent artin public exhibitions. Barnes shows have twenty-two monster forest bred African beasts that art presented in one act directed by
The oasis., 1912-11-09
Held for Trial.

When arraigned before Justice Chatham, Thursday, for hearing on the charge of murder lodged against him, the soldier, Andrew Yesbit, waived examination and was held for trial. Judge w. A. O'Connor was assigned to the de- fence of the accused.
The oasis., 1912-11-09

It is reported that the Southern Pacific of Mexico contemplates re- turning it's passenger train service to the night schedule in Sonora, but THE OASIS has it from high authority that the change has not been decided upon as yet.