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Evening star., 1912-07-14

"HE custom of wishing those whom
we care for pleasant dreams at
bedtime is of deep scientific sig
nificance. according to DR.. s. Freud, the
German neurologist.
Contrary to usual belief, DR.. Freud
asserts that sleep with pleasant dreams
is more highly beneficial than dream
less sleep. On awakening from dream
less sleep he says that one usually feels
dull and indisposed for the days work.
Pleasant dreams, on the other hand,
by supplying a gentle stimulus to the
nerve cells Of the brain, cause whole
some emotion. so that on awakening
the sleeper is filled with vigor and is
eager for the days work.
All dreams, according to DR.. Freud,
are of pleasant origin. This well known
Of dreams. The meaning which COM
mon usage has attached to the word
"dreamland" is fully justified, Dr.
Freud says, because In our dreams NOR
tality occupies itself solely with either
latent or active wishes and their full
fillment. Released from the brake which
reason applies. the brain, after search
ing the heart for the wishes that lie
tucked away there. begins to manipu-
late them as best 1t can.
OF course, since the reasoning faculty
is quiescent in sleep, the outcome of
dreams is likely to be absurd. There
are two psychic currents at work on a
dream. first of all the wish, and Sec
ondly, criticism of that wish II the
wish is strong enough. and has been de-
liberately expressed by the sleeper, he
may, in his dreams. see his desires full
filled.
If the wish is not very strong, 1t may
be inverted or reversed by criticism
rendered by the second psychic current,
and may result in a dream filled with
horror. fear or loathing. Not necessa-
rily would there be an obvious associa-
ton between the fearsome visions and
Evening star., 1912-07-14
German Scientist Makes Study of Dreams

the wish. because the reason is in abey-
ance in sleep, and tAe psychic currents,
with nothing to check and direct them.
play havoc with common sense. and
dfstort and garble where they can.
Sometimes one dreams that rela-
tive or a friend is dead A dream of
this kind is a relic from childhood days,
when to wish some one dead was to
merely wish that they were away. Such
dream is based on an old grudge, or
new quarrel with the particular per-.
son involved.
Wishes are never of purely physical
origin, according to Dr. Freud. In
some way the brain centers invariably
become involved. Suppose one is COW
Evening star., 1912-07-14

You city people are in wrong Nearly
all of you want to be professional people
or merchants. You are looking for easy
jobs and quick profits. Only few very
lucky or very crooked people find such
things.
Now I'll show you some books to
Evening star., 1912-07-14

" this the greatest
shooting year that
America ever saw.
five teams have
crossed the water
to maintain the
honor Of American
arms before the
world; and of these
teams four have
come off silly vic
torious. while the
fifth goes upon the
Evening star., 1912-07-14

Maj Kings methods Of developing ex-
perts with the rifle have been closely
studied by authorities who pronounced
them extremely Efficient
All week through the season, with the
exception OF Saturday and Monday, the
companies of the 1st and I'd Reg1-
ments Of Infantry, N. G. D. c.. have their
regular ordered practice under the su-
pervision Of Mai King at the National
Guard rifle range on Congress Heights.
On Saturday and Monday those who can
not accompany their organizations are
allowed to practice under the direction Of
ordnance officers detailed for the purpose
Very few men indeed are said to leave
the range without having first qualified
as marksman. sharpshooter or expert,
the three progressive grades of prof.
cheney with the rifle.
The system inaugurated by Maj King is
first of all to give those who know moth
ing about the rife a course during the
winter in the indoor gallery Here the
beginner is introduced to the sighting
bar. an arrangement which shows him
what the sights look like, and how they
should be used. His Introduction to the
sighting bar is but preliminary to more
extended acquaintance with the % caliber
Springfield, with the result that when he
Evening star., 1912-07-14

headquarters in this city and hundreds
of affiliated bodies all over the country.
The individual membership of the Ma
tional Rifle Association includes most of
the American crack shots, as well great
numbers of leading men in all ranks Of
life. It's rules govern all rifle shooting
clubs and competitions in the country.
Under the presidency of Gen. James A.
Drain of this city it added largely to its
influence and prestige, which it still main
tains, with Lieut.. Gen. John c.. Bates.
Z. S. A, retired, another man whose
home is here, as it's head
The national board for the promotion
of rifle practice in the United States also
performs its functions from this city as
a base. The members of this board are
appointed under act of Congress from the
regular military establishment from the
directors of the National Rifle Associa-
ton and from the country at large Ev-
cry member appointed from the regular
establishment has a local detail. They
are Robert Shaw Oliver, assistant Sec
retary of war, president; Capt. Charles
ID. Rhodes. general staff, War Depart
ment: Lieut.. Commander Thomas T..
Craven, L. S. N; Capt William G.. Fay.
Marine Corps, and Capt Paul B. Malone.
general staff.
In the second class of members Wash
ington has two representatives in Gen.
George H. Harries and Lieut.. Albert S.
Jones, while In the third Gen. James A.
Drain of this city figures prominently.
Some of the most enthusiastic follow
ers of the sport of rifle shooting in this
city are found among the high school
boys. All four high schools have teams,
which put up a hot fight every year for
the silver cup offered trophy by The
Evening Star, with the additional prize
of a silver medal to each member of the
winning team. Some of the best boy
shots in the city with the rifle are w. G.
Wells Of Manual Training School, who
has made a score of possible 80 at both
the standing and prone positions: S.
Coville of Western High, whose record
runs young Wells a close second; F. NJ
Rector of Western High and p. w. Glib
son of Manual Training School.
If less widespread, the enthusiasm
locally for revolver and shotgun practice
is not less intense than is that for rifle
shooting. The National Capital Rifle and
Revolver Club is an important factor in
broadening the general interest in this,
the smallest of all arms. 1t owns a
Evening star., 1912-07-14
I .QcALMEN ON The.
> cSKIRE1SH RANGE
n CAMPFERRY Ono

modern, well equipped range, on which
shoots are held twice a week through the
winter. The range has also been loaned
to the local police for a practice revolver
school. In this way contributing to the
security of the city by giving the police
such additional training with the pistol
as will tend to render them more for
midable In the eyes OF maIefactors Tho
National Capital Rifle and Revolver Club
ranks fourth among the l5O-odd pistol
clubs Of the United States, and IN tho
season OF 1911-12 It won first place. class
r, in the National Revolver League, TAX
ing the honor away from twenty-four OF
the principal cities OF the country. It's
president is George w. Peck, jr, and It's
secretary and treasurer Is w. ]. Mao
donnall.
Evening star., 1912-07-14
N[AJoR Hos. S.KNG D!C,NG

manding the National Guard Of the Dis
trict. is still another shot that any city
would be proud to claim. I know of at
least four important shooting medals
Gen. Harries has won, and have no doubt
that he should be credited with others.
Aside from the force of personal example,
Gen. Harries has also been an important
factor in raising the shooting standards
of Washington to their present very
high level by making it a part of his
military policy to bring about the present
extremely efficient condition of rifle prac-
tice in the District, and by his establish
ment of a long range shooting trophy.
while the District can give an ex-
cellent account of itself in any kind Of
small arms competition. it is especially
strong with the rifle. In addition to the
announcement which Gen. Harries has
given local rifle practice the invaluable
services Of Maj. Thomas S. King cannot
be too highly spoken of. Maj. King is the
District brigade Inspector of small arms
practice of the District National Guard,
and is in charge Of the practice work at
the rifle range. In these positions he has
been without doubt a more important
active agent than any other Individual in
developing the remarkable skill which our
experts show with this formidable wea-
pom.
Evening star., 1912-07-14
HE DISTRICTS DEAD SHOTS

THE Greatest Shooting
i Year America Has Ever
Seen-Teams Representing
United States Are Winning
Prizes All Over the World
The Districts Marksmen-
How They Measure Up
With the Experts of the
World-Various Organiza-
tons of the District-Wash-
ington Teams Always Con-
sidered Contenders for the
Big Shooting Matches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
ONLY Three More Days Left

SHORT TIME AND THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTES TOUR0F
EUROPE AND PRIZE CONTEST WILL COME TO A CLOSE
WHAT CAN'T HAPPEN
rather what will happen is the question that
candidates asking themselves.
ONE SPECIAL
will
depends all
ONE FRIENDS AID -.
Nav be the last how essential this
seeming aid S this
POINT
Or rather the
given desire do now After ALL it's value
candidate whom
interested.
NOTHING LOST
While assisted anu maa
PAPER
And she the bright realization through
needed
that's "heap" only look at in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11

rett Proctor. Miss Spofford'S big
lead makes them all take notice and
the other candidates have all been
moved down one place from yestcr-
day.
The voting in district two was not
quite so heavy and consequently Miss
Lisa Anderson is still riding in the
band wagon.
The .hird district remains about the
same Miss Irene Pullman still leading
with Miss Julia W. Lewis closely fol-
lowing. The third district candidates
;are not voting very heavy, but work
ing, we'll you would say so if you
to get an idea of the subscriptions
thew are reporting. They're not dream
ing.
What of the Morrow?
This is the story thezball0ts tell of
the work done Wednesday. How
they will stand tomorrow, no one can
tell, and it only remains for the
friends of all the candidates to get
busy and keep busy until the polls are
closed. They have it in their power
to make some very surprising changes
in the standing of the candidates in
every district if they will. They can
show the leaders today that there are
others, but to do this they must work,
roll up their sleeves and pitch in with
the determination to see their favor
ties win. The contestants who stop
to see what their competitors are do
ing are losing valuable time, when
they should be making the greatest
Lgain,and in the end may lose all they
had hoped to win. Heed the injunct
ion of the old proverb: make hay
while the sun shines"
If you want to see a pretty race
keep your eyes on the changes tomor-
row. There is every probability that
there will be some surprises. The
friends of the different candidates are
not in humor to give up yet and let
those in the lead remain there until
the close of the race. Not unless all
signs fail, but the way we figure this
out is that the signs that point to
chanres in the result in tomorrow
balloting are pretty reliable. Watch
the out come and see if our predict
ions are right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
COURT NOTES.

In the Corporation Court today
judgments for plaintiffs we're entered
in the following cases: Stewart j.
Simpson vs.. Thomas Coffin; Rockwell
Furnace Co. vs. Emerson Steam Pump
Company. The case OFT. Agnus King
VS.. the Western Union Telegraph Co.,
suit for 800 damages ior alleged delay
in transmitting a dispatch, was before
the court this afternoon. The jury re-
tnrued verdict for the defendant.
In the clerks Office OF the Corpora
tion Court today a deed was admitted
to record from Elisha Jones to Edward
IL. Jones, conveying to the latter q
house and lot on The east side OF Fay
et,e street, between Ring and Prince.
The deed was drawn Mays, 1862.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
POPE Plus X
IS NOT DEAD.
Rum0rs Circulated Over Civilized
World of DeceaSe of
POntiff
OFFICIAL DENIAL FROM ROME
Plus Has Become Virtually Helpless
-Prelate Suffers from Chronic Dis
ease-Refuses to RelinQuish Duties.

London, April ll.-Three after
noon editions of the London papers
announce the death of Pope Plus X.
The extra editions were issued on
the basis of Madrid dispatch stat
ing that the papal nuncio there had
shortly after noon issued an official
statement declaring that the pm
tiff had died early this morning.
All efforts to get direct confirma-
ton or denials from Rome, either by
telegraph from here or by long dis
tance telephone from continental cit
les, has been unavailing.
The pope had been rapidly failing
since last summer when an attack of
throat and heart trouble, aggravated
by the gout which had afflicted him
for v,ars, caused him to suspend all
papal audiences. His physicians
warned him that the strain Of the
papal duties are too much for his
strength but he insisted upon resum-
ing audiences and all of his other du-
ties within a short time.
Rome, April ll.-Pope Plus is not
dead, and the report emanating from
Madrid is entirely unfounded. A
statement to this effect was given the
United Press correspondent at the
Vatican.
The basis for the Madrid report is
not yet known, but the Vatican has
started an inquiry.
Washington April IA report
that Pope Plus X died in the Vatican
early today, emanating from Madrid,
Spain, gained circulation in every part
of the world.
Church dignitaries throughout the
world, the American Cardinals and
the Charge d'Affaires of the Papal le-
cation at Washington, endeavored to
secure direct advices from the Vatl-
can. But no information was forth
coming. The delay led to the belief
that the story might be true, but the
government had put the censorship on
the telegraph lines out of Rome.
All of the European capitals clam
ored in vain for information from
Rome and extra editions of newspa-
pers throughout Europe and Ameri-
ca told of the report.
At noon eastern time, direct denial
of the rumor was secured from the
Vatican, causing worldwide relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
NEW BOAT FOR INDIAN HEAD

Residents OF Indian Head. or at
least those employed by the govern
ment in connection with the Naval
Proving Grounds, powder factory, ETC..
are elated over the fact that better
transportation facilities by water will be
had shortly.
As has been stated in the Gazette,
the torpedo boat Talbot, now at the
Norfolk Navy Yard, is being fitted up
exclusively for passenger service be-
tween the reservation at Indian Head, !,
and the Washington Navy Yard. and
that she will be available for this duty
about May /. The Talbot is speedy
craft, though an old vessel of her type.
Government tugs are dispatched daily
between the points. Thev are as last
as average river steamers but lnvarIa
bly, have tow OF barges carrying ma
terial or with big guns from the navy
yard to be tested.
When the Talbot is put into service,
this Inconvenience will be alleyiated.
It js understood that traffic Oh her, will
bo limited to only those employed liv.
ing on the Government reservation.
Others may use the tugs as before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
YESTERDAYS BALL GAME
Alexandra and Naval MediC0 Cross
BatS---FOrmer
Win

The game with Naval Medico yes
terday afternoon was interesting in
spite of the ragged fielding. Alexan-
dria, after getting away with i poor
start. batted out victory in the 4th
and 5th innings.
Burrell pitched strong game,
though his wildness put him in several
bad holes. As fielding exhibition.
the game was poor, Patterson's
throwing and two. fast double plays
by Scrivener and Astryke being re-
deeming features.
Naval Medico scored in the first on
series of weird errors and in the
7th on pass, followed by Il tluke
single to center. In the 5th, the Wis
itors filled the bases with two down,
but Lynch camped under Apples fly
and trouble was averted.
Poor base running and coaching
by the local men threw away 4 chance
to score in the second. The hitting
came in lunches in the 4th and 5th.
Lynch singled in the 4th and Yoho
missed Snowden's grounder. A balk
moved both men up base and Walk
er drove through short, but Snowden
was caught at the plate. Trenary
! sent Walker home on double over
the right field fence. Risdon and
Burrell singled in the 5th and took
| an extra base on a needless throw by
Mulane. Scrivener scored both men
on hard single to left. Lynch was
out, pitcher to lst, and Scrlvener
| came in on Snowden's hit to right
Trenary again lifted the ball over the
fence, sending Snowden across with
the final run.
The next game is scheduled with
Technical High School, Saturday,
April Is.
The score was as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
ONE NEW LEADER
IN TOUR CONTEST
Miss SpOffOrd Votes Heavy in the
First District and Takes
the Lead
CAN YOU PICK WINNERS?
Judges Who Will Decide the Con-
testanls Who Will Go to Europe
Will BE Announced Tomorrow.
80. r
ROLL OF HONOR
First District.
j. Miss Harriet Spofford. .A7,30l
Second District.
s. Miss Lisa Anderson. -. 68,7G9
Third District.
Miss irene Pullman. 22,Sy6

Names Of the Judges who will de,
eide who will win the three European
tours and other special prizes, will be
announced in these columns tomor-
row. The committee will be COM
plete by sometime this evening.
Watch the list for them.
May Use the Wires
Contestants and subscribers resid-
ing outside the city should be certain
that their remittanceS reach this office
before the polls close at 3 o'clock.
If they secure subscriptions after
they have sent in their remittances
they may telephone of telegraph them
to the contest manager, giving the
name and address of the subscriber
the amount paid, and state whether
old or new. Such subscriptions will
be entered in an official subscription
book the special ballots placed in the
ballot box and the same credited to
the contestant, providing the remit
tance for the same is received at this
office Tuesday. Such subscription:
NAV be reported to this office as late
as $50 o'clock Monday night.
Yesterdays Results
The baloting was quite heavy aga
in Yesterday, more than l2,OOO votes
being cast for the different candidates
which shows that many of the work
ers did not cast even one coupon vote
Doubtless these ladies are too bus!
looking after subscriptions to ever
think of voting and will have some
thing to show later as the result O.
their labors.
Look at the first district today, Mis-!
Harriet Spofford, who was 1ourtl
yesterday votes more than 8,ooO ant
makes big lead over her other com
petitors. 1t has begun to look as
some one would go to Europe. Biz
leads are not worrying the other can
didates now, but only stimulates then
to greater efforts. They are certain
w taking advantage of these remain
ing days. Other big gains were made
bv Miss Nellie Uhler and Miss Floi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
FATHER DELANEY's LECTURE

tfATHER DELANEY'S LECTURE
The ShakespaariAn Lecture to he
given at Elks Hall, Tuesday evening,
April l6, promises to be the most in.
teres!ing event OF the post LeRten sea.
son. Father Delaney is o scholar and
orator and Alexandrians do not often
have the opportunity afforded them in
his lecture. He comes from Ports
mouth. Virginia. and will lecture in the
interest OF the Alexandria Hospital, q
cause in which all are interested and
from which each directly or indirectly
reap benefits. Father Delaney's sub
ject is Macbeth. Those who have
seen this wonderful production OF
Shakespeare on the American Stage
will be especially interested in Father
Delaney's Interpretation Of it. Those
who have not seen it will be better pre-.
pared to appreciate and enjoy it
after hearing this lecture.
The general public will want to ens.
brace this opportunity. Tickets on
sale at the drug stores and reserve seat
coupons obtained at WarGeld's drug
store. There is only 4 limited number
OF reserved seats so these should be
secured early.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
ROOSEVELT HAT
KICKED AB0U 7
Taft Forces Victorious Yesterday in
Missouri Primary
Election
ORSREGEIyE FOUR TO ONE
Secure All But Eight Of 247 Delegates
10 State Convention to Re Held on
April z5lh..

st. Louis, Mo-, April l1.-Returns
today indicated that the Republicans
of St. Louis kicked the Roosevelt hat
around to finish in the ward primar-
les held here yesterday. The Taft
forces outvoted the Roosevelt faction
nearly four to one, securing all but
eight of the PAT delegates elected to
the State Convention here April rs.
Out of seven wards in which there
were contests, Roosevelt carried but
one, the sixth. On the strength Of the
showing here, Otto Stifel wired Cam
paign Manager Mckinley, claiming
that Taft forces would control the
State convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
ROOSEVELT FORCES
. POSSESS ARMORY.
Trouble Among Michigan Republic
cans..-Fear Rioting at
Convention
MILITIA HELD IN READINESS.
Members of National Guard Patrol.
ing ArmOry-GOvernor Has Troops
Ready TO Prevent Disorder.

Bay City, Mich. April 1l.-That
rloting of a serious nature is being
feared at the State Republican con-
vention being held here today, was
evident when the state armory in
which the delegates will meet, was
patrolled by six members of the Nat
ional guard early today and the gov
ernor ordered the militia to be held in
readiness to prevent any disorder.
The Roosevelt forcez early today got
possession of the armory and seated
their entire delegation. Any attempt
by the Taft forces to unseat these
men, it is believed will be forcibly
resisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

There was heavy frost last night.
A marriage license was issued iu
Washington yesterday to Thomas G.
Tassa and Bernioe NJ. Dobs IN 18th oI
this city
Sylvester Quayle, who was strnck by
nh electric train few days ago and
seriously injured, is able to be OIL,
again.
( There was a well-attended meeting
OF Fitzgerald Council. Knights OF Co.
,lumhua. last hight ut which arrange.
lmen,s we're mado for attending the IN.
yelling OF the Columbus statne in
Washington on the Sth OF June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
Col. kearney's Funeral

The coffin of Major General Philip
Kearney, which was placed 80 years
ago in the John Watts vault in Trim
ity Churchyard, New York, has been
opened.
There are twenty collins in the
vault, and as some doubt existed con-
corning which contained General kear
ney's body, one was opened. 1t was
found to be the right one. The body
will soon be placed in Arlington Gem
etary.
1t is said to have been we'll preserv-
ed.
General Kearney was killed at Chan
tilly September, 1862. nearly fifty
years ago. The proposed removal OF
his remains to Arlington brings to the
minds of some Of the older .Alexan-
drians scenes in this city the day the
fight took place at Chantilly. kear-
ney's remains were brought here IN
an ambulance which passed down
King street and was gazed upon by
some now living in Alexandria. kear-
new. it will be remembered, had been
surrounded by Confederate soldiers
and when called upon to surrender
ATTEMPTED to ride off. A volley Of
musket balls was discharged at the
general. one of which struck and kill
ed him instantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-11
Woman Commits Suicide.

With an open prayer book and q
crucitis by her side, Miss Frances S.
Henshaw, fiity.four years old, was found
deal in bed this morning with rubber
tube connected with an open gas jet
between her lips 10 an apartment in
the Brunswick, I street, between Thir.
teensh and Fourteenth streets. north,
rest.
Dependency over the death moutt
ago OF her mother with whom she ha.
lived all her life is believed to have beer
the motive which promised Miss Hen
show to kill herself.