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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
ORIGIN OF COMMON PHRASES.
Dun, IIumbug, P's and Q's and
Feathers.

The origin of a large number OF
expressions and phrases in common
use is known to few except the ex-
pert or faddist An etymologist in
the bureau of education furnished the
derivation of some Of the more cur
rent ones to the Washington corre-
spondent of the Louisville Courier
Journal. a few Of which follow:
The word dun" owes its origin to
one Joe Dun. a famous bailiff of Lon
don, in the time Of Henry VII. He
is said to have been so extremely
shrewd in the management OF his
rough business and so deXtrOus in the
collection of dues that his name be-
came prOverbial and whenever "A man
refused to pay his debts 1t grew into
a prevalent custom to say, why don't
you dun him?"
Take the expression "to have a
feather in ones cap" In the British
museum is a manuscript containing
a description Of Hungary in 1899 in
which the writer says of the inhabi-
tants: 1T hath been an ancient Gus
tom among them that none should
wear a feather but ne who had Killed
a Turk, to whom it was lawful to
show the number of his slain enemies
by the number of feathers in his cap"
The expression. Of course, got its
origin from tudl.
The word "humbug" had its origin
as follows: Among the many issues
of base coin made from time to time
in Ireland there was none so worthless
as that made by James II at Dublin
mint. 1t was made Of whatever met
al was the easiest to get. lead, copper,
pewter OF brass. and so low was its
intrinsic value that twenty shillings
of il was worth on.y two pence sterl-
ing. The soft mixed metal Of which
| that " Orthless coin was composed
was known to the irish as "unimbOg,"
pronounced com-bog. meaning soft
copper. or worthless money. Thus
the phrase "humbuG' originated by
person saying: That is piece of
uim-b bog. Don't try to pass off
your uim-bog on me"
The expression. Mind your P's and
Qs," is said to have originated in the
old English alehousos where custom
| ers' accounts were marked up on the
wall behind the door Of the taproom.
| In marking down these accounts il
/ was customary to pu. the initials "P'
| and 20" at the head Of every mans
account 20 show the number of pints
| and quarts he owe1 for. So. when A
patron was indulging heavily in bump
| ers which he was having charged. it
was natural that the innkecpers
should point TO the score and tell him
| to mind his P's and Qs.-Kansas
| City Star.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
SURE TO BE WILSON
AT DEMOCRAT MEET
Already Preparing at ST. Louis, How
ever. for Man for Vice.
President.

ST. LOUIS. June 2.-The establish
ment of Roger Sullivan for vice
president" headquarters and the ar
rival OF a working quorum of the
subcommittee on arrangements of the
Democratic national committee were
tho principal developments in the
preconceived activities here Thurs
day.
in the absence of Chairman Nc
Combs the committeeman who are
here decline to disclose the names of
the men under consideration for the
temporary chairmanship of the con-
vention, although Senator Stone of
Missouri has been mentioned as a pos
sibility.
No attempt will be made to frame
the party platform until the conven-
tion, according to j. Bruce kremer OF
Montana, secretary of the national
committee.
I'VE all know it will be a Wilson
platform" ne said.
Announcement was made by Secre-
tary kremer that all who come to
St Louis to see the convention Will
see it whether or not they have tickets
of admission" Mr. Kremer would not
go into details. but it is known that
members of the committee are con-
sidoring the advisability of naming
one afternoon or one morning during
which all the marching clubs brought
to this city convention week and all
other persons who are anxious to see
| the convention in session will be per
mitted TO pass through the convention
hall.
The committeeman here tonight IN
cluded Robert Ewing Of Louisiana.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
THE WAR AT A
GLANCE


The Germans have switched their
offensive from the region of lie Mort
IIuinme, northwest of Nerdun, to tht
sector between the ThiaumOnt farm
and NauN, northeast OF the fortress
and have succeeded here IN entering
French first line trenches between
Fort Douaumont and the NauX pond.
The attack was made over front
of about two miles and was preceded
by violent artillery preparation. The
French met the German onslaught
with their machine guns and succeed
ed in holding back the attacking
forces everywhere except at the po-
sition between Fort Douaumont ana
Vaux pond. Heavy losses were in
flicted upon the Teutons. according
to Paris.
The heavy fighting around lie Mort
Hommc and the Avocourt wood mas
dwindled to intermittent lombard
ments since the repulse of German
attacks and the launching Of coun-
terattack by the French. which gave
them German trenches four hundred
metres in extent southeast of lie Mort
HOmme.
The activity of The artillery on the
remainder Of the front in France also
has lessened in violence. In the
Vosges mountains near Altklrch the
Germans report lllC p'NuBhAi'h "
French positions $50 meters long and
about $50 meters deep and the cap
ture of prisoners and booty.
The Italians, according to Rome
continue to hold pack attacks by the
Austrisns on various points along
the Tyrol front. Especially bitter
fighting has taken place in the region
OF the Posina torrent and southeast
of Arsiero where the Austrians eth
er were stopped or driven back IN
disorder. Lively artillery duels are
in progress IN the Lagarina valley and
between the Posina and the upper
| Astico rivers.
Artillery engagements and infan'
try firing is in progress along the
whole Russian front but no changes
in the positions of the Russians oil
the Teutons have beer reported.
The Turks taking the offensive al
I lhr,, points in Asia Minor against
the Gussians have temporarily al
least brought the Russian advance to-
ward Mesopotamia to a standstill. Al
the Turkish attacks were repulsed eX'
/ cept at Mamahatun. fifty miles wes
of Erzerum. which was evacuated by
/ the Russians. Here the fighting wa!
| over a front of about twenty miles.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
DEATH OVERTAKES
SAPULPA MAYOR
Injured in Automobile Accident. w
b. Stone Dies Within =
Few Hours.
Special to The World.

Special to The World.
SAPULPA, Okla. June 2.-W. p.
Stone, mayor of Sapulpa. died at his
home here Thursday afternoon as the
result of injuries received Wednes-
day night when he was run down by
an automobile on Main street.
Mr.. Stone was injured internally.
his right ankle broken and he suf-
fered numerous minor cuts and
bruises.
Mr.. Stone had driven his auto
mobile to the curbing near the st.
James hotel. He aliFhted from the
machine. stepping out on the left
side. a touring car driven by an en-
ploye of a local taxicah company ap-
proacted south OF Main street.
Mayor Stone stepped back, as If TO in
spect his own machine. directly in
the path of the Incoming car. lie
was gnocked to the pavement and
physicians summoned
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
LAY BODY OF NOTED
FRENCHMEN TO REST
vast Multitude Pays Tribute 10 Re
mains cf General Joseph
Gallicni

rARIS, June I'd p. m)-The
funeral today OF Gen. Joseph Simeon
Gallieni, former minister of war, was
the occasion of an impressive public
demonstration. 1t began with re-
ligious ceremony in the Hotel Des In
valides, where the dead warrior S
body mad lain in state at which Car
dinal Annette. archbishop Of Paris. Of
ficiated There followed a funeral
Grafton in the court of the Inyalides
by Pierre Auguste Koques. the route
on the cortege being packed with n
vast multitude of persons gathered to
pay tribute to the man who saved
Paris in the initial clisis of the war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
BURNS HANDS CLEAN
IN TAPPING PROBE
Declares lie Did Not Tap ANY Wires
seymour Is Under Fire
on Stand.

NEW YORK. June William j.
Burns. the detective, tcstitying Thurs
day at the resumption Of the John Doe
inquiry into the recent wire tapping
episode, declared he never took a
single paper from the desk or table
of the firm of Seymour * Seymour.
the munitions dealing law firm whose
telep hone he tapped at the behest of
j. =. Morgan q Co. in search of in
formation relative to the leaking Of
private cables and correspondence of
the Morgan firm. He asserted he only
had his stenographer copy such let
ters as were found in waste baskets
that seemed to bear on the Morgan
firm.
Did No Tapping.
81 never tapped any outside tele-
phone wires in my life, nor did my
Office" he declared. adding he felt
, justified in the action he did take
by the discovery of the stolen Nor
gan papers"
Asked if any letters found or con
versation overheard had ANY touch
of International aspect" he replied
only something about arms Oh
ammunition in Mexico"
fTtutIlCh seymour lltll lOpk llt
stand and was asked how he got in
formation about J. +. Morgan & Co.
dealing in war supplies.
81 did not have any," answered the
witness
The district attorney then read 4
letter signed by the witness, addressed
to the Humboldt Fire company in
Tennessee and stating "COnfiden-
TALLY" that the Morgan firm was au-
| thoriZed to purchase four hundred
tons Of Inter month. This, tn,
witness insisted. he had not dictated
but had signed at the instructions OF
O. Il. Phillips. who had desk room IL
his office.
Seymour denied that he had posed
as confidential agent of the Morgan
| firm in his dealings and read "A letter
to that effect. The district attorneN
brought out this letter was not sen
until about a week after The discovery
that Burns had installed the listenin,
device.
The hearing was then adjourned
| until Monday.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03

PITINBU ItTf, Ia, June q nc
daiN newspaper - the best medium
for obtaining employees, according to
a report made by +. +. Pitzer of New
York at the session today of the
fourth annual convention Of the Ma
tional Association og Corporation
schools.
1T is said that in the cities the
morning newspaper reach the higher
grade help for office positions and
that the evening papers reach the
merchants and manual workers" the
report saws
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
Cox Out Anaiu.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. June Am
ovation given to former GoSernOr
James NJ. Cox. of D9yton. after he
had formally announced to the dele
gates his intention of again being a
candidate for the governorship was
the outstanding feature of today's
Democratic state convention here.
After being in session little more
than two hours the convention ad-
journed without adopting a platform
or endorsing candidates.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03

KANSAS CITY. Mo, June "A
warrant was issued here today for
Samuel +. Graham OF Kansas City
charging embezzlemeEt of 10000
from the mutual benefit department
of the National Association of Letter
Carriers. Graham is Il letter carrier,
treasurer of the department, and mas
been in the pustufiicc service 25 years
He is alleged 10 have used the funds
of the association to finance house
building deals, III which he was not
successful
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
SANITOL
WEEK
JUNE 18TH


OAKLAND, Cal. June 2. --- Fire
which threatened to destroy the Moore
and Scott's big ship yards here and
and five vessels undergoing repairs at
the plant was confined to the schooner
Callao, on which il originated, tho
schooner being burned to the water
line with a loss estimated at 100000.
The explosion of a gas tank caused the
blaZp
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
Reduce Rates for Rookie.

WASHINGTON. June Reduced
rates for civilians travelling TO and
from military or naval training "1'Irs
when their transportation Is pat t.
the government would he made lescl
by legislation pt posed {" irc house
today at the instructions g. ihe w.I
department
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
Appoint Woman.

SAN FRANCISCO. cal. June -
Lyons of st. Paul, MINI. was ap-
pointed today an assistant at arms for
the Progressive convention. She IL
said to be the first woman ever ap-
pointed to a position of the kind at a
national political convention.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
Inflow of Gold.

NEW YORK, June Recent inn
ports OF gold from Canada by J. +
Morgan Il Co. acting for the British
government. were supplemented to-
day by additional S3,S00,00O, bringing
the total amount for the current
movement to about t27.000.0OO Tn,
inflow IS expected to continue indefl
nitely .HA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
Genius Goes Infcd.

"Do you sec that seedy looking msh
over there with the prCoccupied air p
"Oh. yes"
"Weli. he's a statistician He can
tell you how many toothpICks laid
end to end IL would take to reach
from New York to San Francisco"
"Marvelcus,'
Yes. hut he can't tell yru NhaT.
MS next meal Is coming from -
BiIIning ham Age-Herala
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
FL Dorado Springs, Missouri

MissOuTi's Famous ICaIth aud Pleasure
Resort The worlds best waters-on
NJ X. & r Ry.. 100 miles south Of
Kansas City. Glorious auto trip. The
world famed springs Of Europe do not
surpass these waters for the relief OF
Brght's Disease. Diabetes. Dropsy. In
digestion, Dyspepsia. all stomach dis
orders. Rheumatism. Catarrh, Liver dis
eases. Eczema and skin diseases.
Delightful surroundings good reason
able priced hotels, board and rooms
fishing and boating bathing pool and
lake; beautiful parks. band music. no
tramps. 40 negroes.
For booklets address
Dept H. Advertisers Secretary,
FL Dorado Springs. Mo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-06-03
His Lot.

"FlubGub seems dissatisfied with
his lot
Where did he .inyest?"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

material as the dress, or of satin.
Ends are finished with a tassel or a
bead design. For lingerie frocks
and dance dresses the wide ribbon
girdle or the silk or satin sash is
modish. Dresden ribbons, with the
design worked out in metallic
threads, are worn considerably with
dance and evening dresses.
The strictly tailored suit is com
pleted with narrow leather belt, or
a stitched belt of the material.
Buttons and buckles must not be
forgotten in the summer scheme, for
they are becoming daily more and
more important. The dark serge
frock has a row of satin-covered
buttons. usually in a contrasting
color, from collar to hem, or row
from shoulder to wrist. 1t is pre-
dicted for fall that we will wear
button boots again, and that not
only will they have the single line
of buttons at the closing, but a
double row.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
FOREST PLANTING ON THE FARM

For the purpose of encouraging
the planting of forest trees on the
farms of eastern Washington, the de-
partment of forestry at the State
College of Washington has started
plan of growing trees to be distrib-
uted among the farmers at cost. Sew
eral thousand young trees are now
growing in the forest nurseries on
the college farm at Pullman. Ample
grounds have been provided so that
several hundred thousand trees can
be grown each year as the demand
increases.
One of the hardwoods which gives
the greatest promise of success is the
black locust, often called yellow
| locust" 1t is not native anywhere
west of the Rocky Mountains, but i'll
some parts of the West where it has
been introduced, especially in Idaho
and Washington, it does exceedingly
we'll. Experimental trials would
indicate that it will succeed through
out the wheat belt of eastern Wash
ington. and it is nowhere in this re-
gion attacked by the borers which
| infest it in its natural range.
Owing to its rapid growth and
great durability in contact with the
ground. black locust is everywhere
fayorite as fence post tree. IL
grows to fence post size in ~ years
and the average life of post Is
around 80 years. 1t should be wide
" PLANTED in eastern Washington for
this purpose.
Among the conifers that may be
recommended for planting in east
ern Washington are the European
larch. Scotch pine and western yell
low or bull pine. All are highly or
namental and useful. European
larch grows rapidly, is an excellent
fence post timber, and like the pines
il makes splendid fuel. Western yell
low pine is native to Washington, IS
naturally dry land tree, and should
be more generally planted in TINS
region.-Francis G. Miller, Forestry
Department, State College of Wash
ington.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

FOR SALE-Cheap; Groom mod
ern bungalow with full basement;
also some furniture. Naffziger
Bros, 3O7 Montgomery st. Hiatt
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

Buy Prince Albert every
Where tobacco is sold in
toppy red bags, Sc; tidy red
tins, Zoe; handsome pound
and half pound tin humi-
dors-dnd-thdt corking fine
pound crystal glass humi-
dor tOith sponge moistener
top that keeps the tobacco
IN such clever trim-aitUaysI
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

cOrding to personal fancy, is a gen
eral fayorite. These are equally
mOdish in the dull calf or bright pat
ent leather. Another favorite in low
shoes is the perfectly plain pump of
calf or patent leather. This is made
with rather long Vahp, and fits
smoothly over the instep, being fin
ished with bow of leather, a small
buckle or no ornamen at all There
is variety in heels also; the medium
high heel is generally favored for
street wear, the French heel for
evening" and there is a comfortable
and good looking low heel for those
VINO do not care for the higher one
LOT street wear. Sport shoes are
particularly charming, being low of
Aeel, broad of toe, and most comfort
able as we'll as chic. There are rub
Der-soled and heeled canvas shoes,
nlgh and low, for tennis, golf, and
similar sports; substantial looking
SHOES for walking, mountain climb
ing and the more strenuous of out
oi-door purposes. These come in
tau or black and lend themselves to
any appropriate out-of-door cos
tune. For those who favor the flat
neeied, broad-toed shoe, there are a
NUMBER OF modish low shoes, on the
oAiord type, which may be appropri-
''eiy worn with the tailored suit or
uress for street and business wear.
What's New in Neckwear
Neckwear is particularly interest
,Hs 'hls summer. The various col
'ats and jabots now modish offer
"'ili'iess ways of changing or bright
'Hilg up frock or blouse.
ferhaps the very newest idea in
AecAWear is the shoulder cape of
"ih'e' black, Java brown, or other
"'ored shade, of crepe Georgette,
N'uihed with bands of ermine. beav-
Ut molestin. The short-haired
u ru,s are preferred for these capes.
ME these novelties are a bit alb
u' stiil, they are effective and be-
ns' and afford quite a bit of
"'ilth' worn in the evening over
,Ae Sneer lingerie frock or the filmy
dance dress.
e labot frill of chiffon. net,
r''0'-edged Georgette, or organdy
al elective accessory with the tai
u suit; it is worn oftentim ca
"''a The coat, and then again it is a
= VI the blouse. The jabot blouse
season. o'' u '"0
a., are attractive sets of
me- collars and the various other
~ with cuffs to match, in lawn,
SANDY crepe Georgette and net;
mr4s s OF them in the soft pastel so
a. 'n favored this summer. These
q, "Orn with frocks of dark linen
No. se, and with the tailored suit.
HE. u thea one sees a becoming
str. STOCK with sports blouse or
tha rock, but the open throat is
az uie' although both high and low
are modish. In order to be
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

smart high collar must FIT nor
'ectly' and be we'll adjusted.
"'rules and sashes are another
means OF introducing a bit of co,o,,
contrast Thost girdles and sasbes
are offered in great variety in the
shops, and belts are once more com
Ing into favor. With the trim +oi
lored dress of serge or linen tho
narrow flat sash encircling the
waist crossing in back, and tvine in
'front.' or at the side front. in n loose
Knot Is a great fayorite. These
sashes are usually made of the same
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

Try Duthie's scratch feed for your
chickens and watch results.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will he received by the
City of Pullman, Washington for
paving in Local Improvement Dis
trict No. 30, approximately 640O
square yards of bituminous macadam
and 420 square yards of vitrified
brick, with necessary excavation
cutters and appurtenances, as pro-
yided by Ordinance No. 1926.
Bids will be received until 700
o'clock p. m, August /. 1916, and
opened publicly in the City Hall of
said City
Plans and specifications may be
had by addressing the City Clerk
and depositing $500 in cash to in
sure the return of same on or before
August /, 1916.
Each bid must be in the form of
proposal furnished, and be accom-
panied by a certified check on local
bank, payable to the City of Pull
man, Washington, for the sum of
five 60 per cent of bid, to be for
feited If the successful bidder fails
to enter into contract and furnish
satisfactory bond for the perform
ance of the contract.
The City Council reserves the
right to reject any or all bids, as may
appear for the best interests of the
City.
MATILDA F. CANNON,
July2 l2S City Clerk.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
.july2 LIS

North Monroe street. hot water
heat; two lots, 50x14S #; tennis
court. ID. e. Foster. jIy21tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

FOR SALE--A Wayerly bicycle
used but little and in good condition
except the tires. Apply at Herald
office jn30tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
PRINCE ALBERT
the national Joy smoke

has flavor different is delightful You never tsste
And that isn't strange, either
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

Your chance now to get one OIL
those very fine ladies' suits very
cheap. Z. H. oANDEi'" W.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
COOL KITCHENS

With Fireless Cookers. They VIII
save their cost in fuel alone the first
wear Ask for demonstration.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
SPECIAL

For 80 days: Jones & Dillingham;
pure mixed paints at $225 per gal
lon; best Barn Rcd, $3.50.
]. p. DUTHIE.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

Don't miss the ribbon sale on Sat
urday. c. r. SANDERS co.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

Although the high laced boot was
.,io and becoming with the short tai
,,,od skirt. and is still a favorite in
shite canvas, buckskin, and the soft
urov and tan feathers, the low shoe
i much in demand. The old-time
colonial pump with huge buckle and
,ore or less exaggerated tongue, ac-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21

WANTED 49, Typewriting; rates
Phone 2731. jly21
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-21
,roRTANCE OF LITTLE
THINGS OF DRESS
Cloves. Neckwear, Parasols
' md Hats, All Have Their Parts
70 Play-Short Skirts De-
mand Smart Footwear

:. the summer season, perhaps
than at any other time,' it is
NV ,,.tlo things of dress which count
'H' .no wardrobe. The sheer lingerie
y ~ gathers much of its charm
~" ~, the bright girdle, the touch of
~" AZ the throat, the wellfitting
Inn or boot, dainty stockings and
os and the wide-brimmed, be-
soming hat which complete it.
n,,,nout these finishing touches. the
,-,op itself might fall short OF eX-
nectatiOns.