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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-05
COCKTAILS MODS AS
mitchell PROMISES
Mayor Repeats at Carnegie Hall
Colonel Is Pledged TO
Rule Police Here.
PLEADS FOR HIS BILLS
Citizens Give Canal Builder An
other Medal at Big Gather
ing in His Honor.

Three thousand men and women
In Carnegie Hall last night. who
saw Col. George W. Goethais re-
ceive the Civic Forum medal Of
honor for distinguished public service and
heard Field Marshal Lord Culebra." az
Admiral Peary dubbed him. eulogized as
few men have ever been, had no doubt
whatever that the Colonel would take
the Police Commissionership II the Legis-
iature passes Mayor Mitchei's bills.
Any suggestion that the Mayor was
merely using the name and prestige OF
Coethals to put through police reforms
was obliterated when the Mayor, with Col.
Goethals's nodded approval. said fatty:
Il have asked Col. Gosthals to come
here peca use he has displayed the essential
Qualities Of human nature that must
characterize the Police Commissioner II
he H. to give New York the kind OF ad-
ministratlou 1t has waited for - many
years We are the more pleased 10 honor
col. Goethals tonight because We know
that II the Legislature does It's duty By
the people of New York We are going TO
secure hin.
"It YOU believe In a man and trust him,
give him the power to administer efri-
GENTLY. We believe in Col. Goethals and
We trust him. Therefore | am trying 10
give him the power TO make great Office
effective
..Up to Vou." Says Mitchell.
II am not here to MAKE q plea FOR sup
port, but ! say to you that all that stands
between what you and | want Is the Leg
lslature. II is up to YOU to impress upon
the gentlemen who SIT in the Leg stature
that you intend TO have Col. Goe;hals
He can serve the nation by serving this
city. by giving the world an example OF
proper police administration
II there we're persons in the audience
who had doubted that the Colonel would
take the 1ob they go, nd OF their doubts
the next instant when Col. Goethals
bowed. smiled and shook hands with Mr.
Mitchell and when the cheering swept like
a storm from the auditorium 10 the high
galleries OF the hall.
When IL came his time to speak the
Colonel, soreiy beset by cold and In poor
voice. confined himself 70 thanking the
Civic Forum for tn. medal and the heapeo
up compliments and TO "a few sentences
regarding the state OF the canal WORK
First OF all re gave to Theodore Roosevelt
the credit for the success OF the canal
saying that the eN-rrcsidert. Disregard
ing the law which had too widely dls
tributed authority. issued an order In 1908
concentrating authority in one head.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-03-05
$4,000 MORE FOR SHACKIETON.
B'iiisa Government Grants Hin,
iha, sum for Antarctic Expedition.

>gSc.d cable Despdfch 10 The sus.
LoSboN, March 4.-The British Gov
eminent has granted 100000 $bo.0oo)
NOR 10 the official award for the ex-
penSes of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Ant
arctic expedition.
The possibility OF Sir Ernest Shackle-
ton undertaking a new trip into the Ant
arctic. II was announced recently, Is due
to the generosity OF an admirer OF the
explorer whose identity has been kept
secret. Rumor had 1t that the man was
Sir James Barrie, the playwright. and
It was also said that a prominent Ameri-
can cotton man had supplied the cash.
Both rumors were denied. The Royal
Geograp hical Society Of England gave
". 600 toward the fund.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-22
COSTUME FOR THE WINTER
Of as Much Importance to the Woman
Of Fashion as Are Those Of
Summer.

For winter sports the girl must be
just as smartly equipped as during
the summer days. when she was so
immaculate in white linen and buck.
skin.
The winter girl is a trim figure in
her sporting clothes. She wears a
short, heavy skirt. preferably Of some
dark wooden material; a heavy jersey.
Of white angora, trimmed with huge
fur collar. and on her head is jaunty
little hat. Some of the newest Of
these winter sporting hats are made
Of chamois, warm and durable ma
terial: also adjustable to many differ.
ent shapes. Often the cap is in the
natural chamois shade, a light vel.
low, color particularly becoming
to brunettes. Sometimes It Is dyed
to match the skirt Of the costume,
or again, it is in some brilliant shade,
supplying a brilliant touch of color
to the whole outfit.
A new thing in sporting equipment
is the fur trimmed jersey. This is q
Partisan idea. which originated in the
summer and has been carried on into
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-22
Odd Combinations.

Green golfine. chiffon and monkey
fur are combined in this way: There
Is foundation skirt of soft green silk
golfine. There is a long. gathered
tunic of green chiffon that leaves ex.
posed about fifteen inches of the
foundation skirt. The tunic Is edged
with fringe of monkey fur. The long
chiffon sleeves are edged with monkey
and the bodice is composed of golflne
and chiffon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-22
Square Train.

The square train is shown on some
of the new importations. It is espe-
cially good when it is used on a frock
with a square-cut neck. back and front,
just as the long, pointed train was
good with a frock in which the v.
shaped neck was used.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-22
Real Sarcasm.

A Texas court has decided that
money Is not baggage. Those who pack
their bank notes In trunk when they
travel will therefore remember that
the do SO at their own risk. Money .
such Q bother!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-12-22

the winter outfits Bands of skunk,
fox. mink or even sable trim the new
est sweaters and often a huge collar
and cuffs Of the fur are used instead
of bands.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19

On Saturday evening a body of
young Democratic workers Of the
city met at the court house Off the
purpose Of organizing a local Young
Mems Democratic Club to affiliate
with the state organization. Senator
J. T. MeTntosh made an interesting
talk on the object of the meeting
and the work contemplated r. J.
Hannah, Dan Stewart, Richard Nj
colds, G. w. Archibald and Lonnie
Glenn also made short talks. John
Finney was elected temporary secre-
tary. Committees appointed: Reso-
lutions. Richard NicoIds. J. r. Han
nan. A. w. GilliIand; Membership;
Rube Hardy, W. F. Boden. G. w.
Archibald and Dan Stewart; Pro-
gram: Hardy Glenn, Durant.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19

Prominent Colbert Man, Member OF
State Board of Agriculture WIN
Again Try for the Legislature.

This paper has been authorised 70
aunounce that a A. namaev. Of COL
bert viii be 4 candidate FOR Repre-
sentative from BRYAN county. snb-
iect "a the action OF the Democratic
primary. August 4. 1914 M. Ram
sey's card appears in our appounce-
ment column this issue under the
proper heading.
Mr.. Ramsey was a candidate for
this office in 1919 and was defeated
by about half dozen votes. He says
that he came so close to Il then that
he cannot resist the desire to try Il
again.
When the Board OF Agriculture
row came up and the Governor ap-
pointed Mr.. Ramsey as one of the
members OF the board. and when the
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19

in Congress and these Will be sup
piled to the people Of the state who
have lakes and ponds that they de-
sire stocked with fish. IL is the
hope Of Don Lawhoad. deputy game
warden. that the Government will
be induced to send a car load Of
young fish to Oklahoma and that
the waters OF this State may be
stocked wi h 'a iitable varieties from
the GovernspelH fish hatcheries as a
result Of TIE corporation OF mem
bers and Senators. No wholesale
distribution Of fish has ever been
made by the Government in this
State.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19

Oscar Mitchell, Known As had
Niger" Shot In Back by Joe Jack


Oscar Mitchell. a we'll kaowa me-
gro character living near Platter,
was shot by Joe Jackson, another
negro Saturday AFTERNOON. death re-
aultlng from the gunshot Sunday
morning about 8 o'clock.
Word was received here Saturday
afternoon OF the shooting and sher-
iff Hart and his deputies went to the
scene Of the trouble, one mile from
Platter, and found the negro Joe
jackson, awaiting to surrender Ac>
cording to witnesses Mitchell was
working on the road. when the 9TH
or negro came up, and Mitchell ac-
cused jackson Of talking about his
dead wife. Some heated words pass
ed between the negroes when Jack
son went to his home and later re-
turned with winchester rifle.
When he came within few feet Of
Mitchell he said, Lets see de whites
of yo' eyes, And when Mitchell
looked up. Jackson pulled the trig-
ger. but when he caught a glimpse
of Mitchell's "white eyes" his hand
quivered and he missed his mark
when he fired. AZ this iuncture
Mitchell thought II was getting
away time. and turned and ran. Az
he ran Jackson shot again. the bull
let entering Mitchell's back. After
being shot the negro ran a short
distance, and another shot was fired
by jackson. who missed again. The
negro fingered for eighteen hours
before he died. He made state
ment to the officers. the above being
a substance OF what he stated.
The dead negro will be remember
ed as having been arrested only a
few weeks ago for beating horse
TO death. He also served term in
the penitentiary Off assault to kill.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
RAIN FALLs IN okLAHoMA.

Enid. Ok. June 16.-Showers
were reported here today from many
parts OF Northwest Oklahoma.
Heavy losses from hail were 1cur-
red last night in Harper county, es-
pecially around Laverne and May.
Less than half an inch OF rain fell
here, but more is Indicated by pre-
vailing conditions. Rain is report
ed as far west as Award and east to
Perry. averaging about one inch.
Corn will be greatly benefited n the
rainfall increase, but wheat harvest
is being interrupted where showers
are heaviest.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
BETSY ROSS Assocr.
ALTON MEETS.

Guthrie. Ok, June 16.--Tbe state
Betsy Ross Association, composed OF
women from an parts Of Oklahoma,
who helped make the first flag bear
ing the forty-sixth star. representing
Oklahoma. on Its field, met in an
nual session here today. about forty
women beiBg present They We're
given reception banquet and auto
mobile ride today and tonight held
patriotic open session participated
In by the people OF the city gener-
ally.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
RNDoasEp pY pENoH ANp RAR.

McAlesler, day
the Pisburg County okla
Aester Oklahoma having
IT.. L.. w. Geo. Ceo.F
Clark, W. Rogers w b. Moss H. Boyd Allen Wright
Clayton J WIN n Randolph 7 Davis F Brown Rosenwtn
Leighton WoThey Walter Harris z B. Latham H + HAYNES
MIS- H y Kyle Dudley Buell. 6 Harley : Il WIkiDs Iig
Wiknsop w j Horton r IA A Smith VIM p HII e. r Hin. 2
Lester Carl Monk D q Mccuan HAMPTON Tucker w Gotcher
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
sPEEDERs PAY FINES.

Some dozen auto drivers were in
police court Tuesday Morning charg-
ed with speeding. and five Of them
plead guilty and paid their fines at
once. OF the other cases two were
out Of the city and five plead not
guilty and will fight their cases. The
speeding mania In Durant is on the
increase and the Mayor is determin-
ed to fine every offender every time
until the habit is broken up.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
asHoT UP" THE TOWN.

Sunday night. while church SER
vices we're being held on tho south
side, two men driving in that section
OF the city discharged pistol sew
eral times. startling the people at
church. Immediately the officers
were out after the men. who were
driving a white horse. Information
secured from livery stable showed
that the horse and buggy was secur-
ed there, and later Harrison Jenkins
and Ceariie Masonry drove up on
Second avenue. driving white
horse They we're stopped, and a
search for the pistol was commence
ed. After the men had been search
ed, the buggy was being overhauled,
when one OF the officers came across
the weapon. Sheriff Hart states
that at about the time the weapon
was located. Masonry gave the horse
a sudden cut with the whip and that
tho sudden Jerk OF the horse threw
the officers from the buggy, and tho
men drove off before they could be
stopped. Later Jenkins was arrest
ed by the city policemen. and turned
over to the county authorities. No
weapon was found in the buggy at
this time, nor upon Jenkins person.
He had been drinking and claimed
to know nothing concerning the
shooting. A complaint charging him
with carrying concealed weapons was
filed by the county attorney. Mason
ny has not been arrested yet.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
START CAPITOL JULY 4.

The State Capitol Commission has
made plans to break ground for the
building July 4 They have very lit
tie in the way of plans to begin with.
but expect to be able to keep gangs
employed on the excavation for a
basement. 1t was announced that
plans have gone far enough to war
rant the statement that the Capitol
Building will have no dome or big
rotunda.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
PROPOSES LOAN OF
POSTAL SAVINGS.

The loaning OF postal savings de-
posits on farm mortgages at per
cent is dealt with in bill by Sena-
tor Poindexter of Washington. APP
plication may be made to any post
office in which a postal savings bank
has been established, and the rule
shall be that the loan may be repaid
in not less than five nor more than
thirty equal anSuai installments.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19

meeting was addressed briefly by
Judge Hayes during the morning
session, after which he left for Du-
rant to begin his weeks speaking
tour.
Judge Hayes told his friends that
the campaign must be conducted
upon high plane, that there posi-
lively must not be no personalities
and no elimination and recrimina-
tfon. "I desire" said he, that a
precedent shall be set by this CAM
paign in Oklahoma for the selection
of public officials solely on their
merit and qualifications for the Of
flee.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
IpuYs INrEREsr ny beehive

A deal was closed Saturday.
whereby Mr.. A. ]. Allison purchased
the half interest of Dee Tacket in
the Beehive Confectionery. For
long while Mr.. Allison was in the
moving picture business, only err
Gently selling out.
Mr.. Tacket has not announced his
future plans, but he will re-enter
some other line of business in the
near future.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
HAYES CAMPAIGN PLANS.

Oklahoma City, Ok, June 16.--
Supporters Of Samuel w. Hayes for
United States Senator met in this
city today. representing fifty-five
counties OF the State, and organized
campaign committee in his behalf
The men who made up the meeting
were personal and political friends
of the candidate. They came from
every section Of Oklahoma. The
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
WARNS AGAINST
CLOSE THEATRES.

Oklahoma City, Ok, June 16.---
In the weekly bulletin of the State
Health Office, DR.. J. G. Mabr, Com
missioner OF Health, explains the
hazard that comes of frequenting
badly ventilated places OF amuse-
ment. He points out the danger OF
using air over and over again and
Indicates some of the sources of in
lection that are to be found in the
towns and cities.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
COTTON PRospEcTs.

While eastern Oklahoma is boast
ing of ith bumper wheat and oat
crops and Dragging about It's ship
ments of early peaches and potatoes.
the cotton crop is not being neglect
ed. Cotton in Bryan county gives
every indication OF bumper crop.
1t is, OF course. too early in the sea-
son to make any positive predictions
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
DIR. MUEDAUGH RESIGNS.

At a meeting OF the State Board
Of Education held In Oklahoma City
Tuesday afternoon. DR.. e. d. Mur-
daugh. president Of the Southeastern
State Normal School, rendered his
resignation to the Board effective
July LIST. The Board accepted the
resignation.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-19
FOR MORE FISH IN OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City. Ok. June 16.--
congressman and Senator's from Ok
lahoma are cooperating with the
State Game Warden to the end that
the lakes and streams of Oklahoma
may be supplied with fish from the
Government fish hatcheries. Blanks
have been sent to the office OF the
game warden by all the Oklahomans
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-01
PETERSBURG WINS GAME
IN NlNTH-lNNlNG FINISH
Both Pitchers Start ON Well, hut After
Fifth Players Take Kindly
to Their OFFERINGS.

Especial TO Tho Times Dispatch.l
Petersburg, Vn., April 3O.-ln n close
and exciting game Petersburg won
from Roanoke this afternoon in the
ninth inning. The score was a tie
when Petersburg came to the bat in
the ninth. Keller, the first man singled
and took second on Lavars sacrfice:
Busch hit Il grounder TO Burnhart.
who fuinblcd. Keller going TO third.
and Busch was safe at first. Jacket
hit to deep left, scoring Keller, and
the game WAS over.
Swing and Burnhart both pitched
we'll I'm the first part Of the game. but
after the NTH Inning. the players took
kindly to their pitching and hit the
ball safe and hard. Jacket. Damrau
and Howell doing the hitting for Pc
tersburg. and Goalby FOR the visitors.
Danrau and Barnett. for the locals.
and Wclchcr and Grahams carried off
the fielding honors. The score:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-01
ROYAL METEOR is WINNER
IN SPECTACULAR FINISH,
"Gunbont" Butwcll Thereby Gains
Title OF "Champion Rider
of American

Havre De Grace. Md. April 3o.--In
one OF the most spectacular finishes
ever witnessed here. "Gunhoat" But
WELL riding Royal Meteor won by n
nose over Messenger McTaggart, rid
ing Grasmerc, this afternoon, thereby
winning the title Champion rider of
America" The race was the Newark
selling stakes Grasmere was the fav-
oritc nj to 3. The horses were heck
and neck, and III the far turn II looked
like Grasmeres race.
Captain Walkers Isadora won the
free handicap, from Tarts and Flying
FAIRY. and In the two-yoar-ol ella s.
wizard Bidwtlls silks were carried
TO victory by Sir Edgar. a magnificent
colt called Scorpii gave Sir Edgar 2
close tuss!c. and only bad racing luck
caused his defeat. Dave Gideon. own
er of Scorpii. Is reported TO have made
one Of his old-timc plunges on the
horse, and all ngree that he lost a
tough bet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-01
FEDERAL TROOPS PATROL
COLORADO STRIKE ZONE

Colorado the people are deprived OF
their constitutional rights. The Sena tie
ought to do something to stop forever
this evil of employing armed thugs to
shoot down men and women"
Senator Chiffon resented the way in
which the New Jersey Senator had pic
tuIcd conditions in West Virginia
y here was coal strike there last
year. said Senator Chiffon land II
was like any other clash between mine
operators and miners / think the SEN
ator from New Jersey is extreme in
Virginia was not half az bad as the
strike troubles in Paterson, y. J., In
Inc senator's own State. There was
nothing different in West Virginia from
what occurred in the great city OF
Paterson"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-01
'eop,a carrying out In spirit and let

peopln carrying out In spirit and let
ter To community idc;, in music.
AS far ~ the orchestra's work Is
concerned, II is difficult to say any one
composition was best" but undoubt-
edly The greatest achievement was the
playing of the Accomplishments to
LISTS Concerto. Then there were
ightness ard dclicacy In Victor Her
beits "Dance of the Toys and Mon
dclsschn's overture to the "Midsummer
Nights Dream. rhythm and melody
in Mt. Watson's happily named sun
shine" and Mr.. Bakers Vaise Inter
rationale (both pieces played from
manuscript for the first time at this
concert. ana both composers chccred
ana cncorcd). ana ino attack and
soHdity In the List composition.
The wood winds distinguished them
selves in Ii'rberts piece and the OPEN
ing and closing chords OF the Mem
dtl9sohn overture. The uniform bow
Ing Of the first violins was remarkable
To yuan up, IL the orchestra continues
TO pi oErcs5 at it's present rate. in a
lew years il will be an advertisement
FOR Richmond.
Mrs. Railsy p. Shlhett was the vo-
cahst and sang rs she always docs,
with distinction and charm. The Caro-
Nome OF Verdi is test piece for
any singer. and Mrs. Shlfctt sang IL
cughly to conceal It's difficulty 'The
lorg tri!l a the end brought down the
house. Her :econd song IS. saram
.osa.' the popular Arditi waltz song,
pleased Immensely. the singer respond :
Ing 10 encores for both songs
Miss Anita Kirkwcod was the piano
Foi"ist. Her choice this time was
LISTS E-hat concerto. one OF the
greatest masterpieces in all piano lit
oraturc. Miss Kirkwocd made a pro-
found impression In this work, and
seemed better suited tcmperamentallv
u'an in anything we have heard her
do SO far. Runs. tri!ls, passage play
ing. oc.lv, work and all the otrcr
tcchnic2lites demanded by the work
We're most admirably done
IT i"pth of feeling the pianist also
showed marked increase In powers. and
we congratulate her on her -crtlerin y
or this noble work. We are ready to
hear II again from tho same fingers
any une II only remains to add that
w. Henry Baker. the conductor of tho
orchestra, appeared on The program in
the roles OF conductor. composer, &C
comranist AMI teacher. as both Mrs.
Shihctt and Miss Kirlswood are his
pupilS e.. w T.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-01
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
AT CENTRAL Y. M. C. A.
Time Limit of Canvass Extended
Until To-Morrow Night
at II O'Cluck.

At the supper last night OF the cam
palgn workers seeking to secure new
members for the YOUNG Mems Christian
Association for the summer months. IL
was decided to ex'c.d the campaign
that time IL Is expected that $50 names
VIII have been added to the member
ship roll. SO far i52 new members have
been enrolled. OF th:s number, the
Blues secured 232 and the Reds, 220.
Yesterdays canvass resulted In the
addition Of l79 names. and this was
regarded a5 splendid days work.
a feature of the closing exercise s
Will be an entertainment afforded by
Mrs. Marion Ballou Fisk, iyccum plat
rorm cartoonist. Tomorrow afternoon
at 4 o'clock Mrs. Fisk will entertain
the boys of the association.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-01
CAMPl OUTPOINTS FOX
san FrnnciscO Fighter Mnkcs New
York Debut I'm Tcn-Itound Exhibition.

Especial to The Times Dtspatcn.l
New York. April 30-Eddie Campi, OF
san Francisco, made his Gotham debut
in the ring tonight at the Stadium.
clearly outpointing Young Fox. OF
England, In clever ten-round exhibit
ton
Campi proved himself n worthy two
handed fighter with a nasty left hand,
but his blows lacked steam and failed
to make any decided impression on the
Briton. outside of cutting Fox badly in
the mouth In the second round.
Young Brown, OF the East Side.
clearly outpoi"t"d Walter Iienncssy in
Il clever tcn-round bout preceding the
main event.