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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-27

Whereas a highly contagious disease
known as foot-and- mouth disease exists
among cattle in the State of Massachu-
setts. and the routes OF transportation
possible may have been contaminated,
and in order to protect the export trade
IN live animals by preventing the expOr-
tation OF animals which are diseased
or which have been exposed to disease;
1T is hereoy ordered. that no cattle.
sheep. or other ruminants shall be per
mitted to be exported from the port Of
Boston until further orders.
JAMES WILSON, Secretsry.''
Secretary Wilson commenting On his
action. said.
The rumor that New England cattle
we've suffering from the foot -and-mouth
disease reached the department last
week.
No Question as to Existence.
"Dr. MohIer. Of the Bureau OF Animal
Industry. was ordered 20 investigate the
existing conditions In order 20 make
certain that the disease had secured
foothCld in these States / secured the
services Of Dr. Pearson. Of Philadelphia,
the head Of the veterinary department
of the University OF Pennsylvania. and
DR.. James Law. OF Cornell. The reports
CT -hese gentlemen were received this
morning and were identical in declaring
that the disease had attacked the cattle
in those States. 7 Immediately issued
qusrartine orders and closed the port Of
Boa,o- against the expectation OF cattle.
How the disease was introduced I do
NOS know. neither am / aware OF its ex-
teut The department viii spare no eX-
pense or energy in having the disease
staIlred out"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-27

For Breakfast, Dinner, and S"r-~-
Sugar Loaf ADV
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-27

Give Your Order Today for Sugar Loaf.
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-27

Fair and colder tonight. Fri
day fair; fresh northWeSterly
winds
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
MEXICAN CUSTOMS.


\ series of festivities beginning nine
days before Christmas and ending on
Christmas eve marks the Yuletide cele
bration in Mexico. In Il circle Of
friends it is arranged that nine visits
shall be paid to nine different houses.
Each evenings gayety begins with
prayer and the lighting of candles.
These are followed by the presentation
of gift from each guest to the host
or hostess of the evening. The first
evenings gift is of small worth. but
the value of the offering increases with
every succeeding evening. That there
may be nothing unfair in the distribu-
ton. the recipient of the first evenings
Offering one year becomes the last the
following year. After the presentation
there are dancing and supper. At mid
night the candles are eXtinguished.
No two evenings entertainments are
exactly alike save in the offering of
prayers, the lighting of candles and
the presenting of gifts. on Christmas
eve. a few minutes before midnight,
all proceed to church to hear the mid
night mass, and this ends the Christ
mas celebration for the year.-New
York Tribune.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
SORROWS OF SANTA
49,:

p CHANGED into Santa Claus home one
day,
i And these are the words heard him
say:
All me, the times, the manners. the men!
It used to be all so different when
~ was a young man in the long ago
And sped with my reindeer over the snow.
"Then every home in every land
Gave unto me always a welcome hand,
"And chimneys then in the days gone by
Were not oversmall and not overnight,
And the stockings they used were the old
fashioned kind.
All hung in row and so easy to find.
"Then the gifts were so simple and all In
good taste,
From the gingerbread man to the doll
made of paste,
But now it's so different Heigho, hear
me sigh
I mourn for the days in the Land Of
Comedy.
For now I'm kept busy from early till
In my earnest endeavors to be up to date.
1--WE trimmed my old beard in the new
Nandyke style.
And instead of laugh I've a simpering
mil a
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
CANDLESTlCkS AS GIFTS.
Antique Treasures Which May BE
Found In Junkshops.

Candlesticks are decorative, utilitari-
an and thoroughly good form. What,
then. could be more acceptable for
Christmas gifts?
A pair of highly polished brass can
dlestlcks give an air of distinction to
even the humblest surroundings. Their
polish reflects the thrift of the house
keeper, and their presence denotes her
good taste.
The genuine antique candlesticks,
with their quaint, simple outlines. are
preferable TO the more modern affairs
that are npt to be a trifle too ornate
for really good effect. The candlesticks
may often be bought in junkshops for
their gross weight, and many beautiful
specimens have been picked up in this
way by the clever and industrious col
ector.-Ncw York Journal.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
AN ODD BELGIAN CUSTOM.


mas Eve.
In some old Belgian towns Il beau
tiful spectacle may be seen on Christ
mas eve. Amid the sound of drum,
cOrnet, cymhal and a whole orchestra
of instruments. with the chanting of
carols a long, gayly decked procession
marches through the principal streets
children of all ages, each division
dressed in its special color white, blue.
pink or Yellow, and all bearing some
badge or emblem or grasping some
bright ribbon attached to shrine or
cruciiX. The effect of grouping and
color is very artistic Here and there
in the throng older. stronger hands
bear aloft precious relics, upon which
the spectators reverently gaze. Many
novel features come into view as the
procession passes along. but the pref
test sight is the train Of beautiful chill
dren in faStaStic dress marching over
the flower strewn pavement, each
small person gravely absorbed in the
special part it performs. - Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12


FASHIONED CLOTHES.
YES I've ceased to wear all my old fash
toned clothes,
And I've got on long shoes with the sharp
pointed toes
And my reindeer and robes and my beau
tiful sleigh
With my gingerbread presents are all laid
away,
For ride nowadays on bicycle swift
And I'm puzzled to know what to bring
for gift
ITO the girls fin de steele, and as for the
boys,
They've no use at all for my old fashioned
toys,
And the houses have changed. In those
things called fiat
I'm kept busy guessing just where l am
at.
Excuse me now, please. if speak very
I've come to my last and my cruelest
blow.
"'Tis the worst, though what have told
you is bad:
My wife has acquired the new woman
f4d!"
And those were the words heard him
say
When i CHANGED in Santa Claus home
one day.
Detroit News-Tribune.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

Kansan-Come over and spend Christ
mas with me, old boy, and take din
ner.
Observation-Disclosures, I'd be happy
10. but
Kansan-Oh. that'll be all right. My
wife has prepared gooi old fashioned
mince pie, and l can guarantee the ia
TCr.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
OUR
CLUBBING OFFER
this year Includes all
The Leading Magazines
and Papers.
Look it over and order
what you want
at once
Special prices WW be giuen
on any piper or periodical not
ntiOned in this list.

Through our acquaintance with
city publishers, and by system
of guarantees to furnish certain
numbers of new subscribers, we
have been enabled this year to get
together list of clubbing prop
ositions which have never been
surpassed by any publication in
Vermont, or any where else. The
prices given below are for single
publications when taken in COM
5ination with the Reformer; if
more than one magazine is wanted
call and we will show you special
propositions.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
The First Christmas Tree.

The Christmas tree was first heard of
In England about 14iL y tree was
then set up in the middle Of a pave
ment and decked with ivy as well as
with other greens. From this use it
was finally taken within the home,
decorated with candles and eventually
with anything which glistened and en-
HANGED its brightness.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

"yvhere did that child get her raD-
ners?"
Not from my side of the house"
"Why not?'
Because she hasn't any" - Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

"Brfbem's interested in that bill you
voted for" said the first councilman.
"Sure." replied the other. Don't
you suppose | know that?"
Did he ask you personally to vote
for it,"
"Well-er-he just handed me a
nOte."-Eennebec Journal
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

In writing a letter the great genius IS
the one who remembers what should
be left out.-Exchange.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

There is no crime. All crime is igno-
rance. Its remedy is educauon.-tree-
dom.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

w " left off sailing our chat,
~ ships to fierce and blood.
wv less battles on carpet seas
and followed Helen. The
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

THE CHRISTMAS
PIRATES x
By CHARLOTTE F. BoLprMANN

70 Copyright 1907, by Boldtmann
oIoto o+o*o*o+o*
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

Cato, two styles; Solace, Royalist, N
Gales, Nadine
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

This brand of CIGARS after fair trial. will speak tt
each $500 for box of as $3.50 for box of 50 cigars
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
OUR STANDARD BRANDS

We have very fine assortment of our Standard
re better to-day than ever before.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
FLOR DE CASTILLO
LOS FUMEROS

new brand of Havana Cigars in three different style
cigars are all right; nice Xmas present. sold 10 and IS
Arizona republican., 1902-06-15
Personal Mention


$. M. Painter was passenger for Naco on last nights train.
 Mary Bullett left last night via the southern route for Pecos, Texas.
 Julia Smith of Fort Huachuca arrived here yesterday. registering at the Com mercial hotel.
 C. L. Hall and C. A. Hall of Goldfield were in the city yesterday, guests of the Commercial hotel.
 l. w Gardner and II. H. Van Oemer of Los Angeles were guests of the Com lnercial hotel yesterday.
 Sheriff John L. Munds came in from Yuma yesterday morning, where he had taken q. couple of ccnvicts. He left this morning for Prescott.
 oscar R. Lechler left last evening to visit his father in Memphis. Tenn. During his absence the business of the Capital Harness Shop will be conduct ed by J. A. E. Irvine.
 Among those registering at the Hotel Adams yesterday were: Graham Sher-
 man of Chicago; Geo. J. Boss of Dem yer; II. M. Hubbard of New York; l.. !, Ewing of Minneapolis, and w. Her man Apgar of Buckeye.
 l.. II. Landis returned homo ycstcr- day morning from San Francisco where he accompanied the excursion party of Shriners. He reports q royal time but says the big things are not all over yet and most of the eXcursionists will not return until next week. Among the passengers leaving on this mornings s. F. P. S P. train were Moses Friedman for San Francisco: Marie Nelson for Los Angeles: A. C. Pemberton for Pueblo: F. Horton Jones for Wickenburg; N. C. Hall and C. A. ! Hail for Denver. and Alice Fairchld for Flagstaff.
 Another party of cXcursionists left | for tie coast last plight via the south eru route. but not nearly so many as on Thursday night Among them were | Mrs. NJ. Robertson. \. F. Gardner, C. :. Randall and Mrs. F. ". Thode and children for Santa Monica, and J. E. Redden for Long Beach.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-15
PERFECTION IN PORTRAITURE.

While visiting in Los Angeles you should not fail to secure some of the celebrated Schumacher photographs = the beautiful mezzo tint, steel engray~ ing portraits. Each picture is delivered in a dainty and unique folder. This studio has a reputation of doing the finest work known to the art, having re- ceiVed medals at the greatest art cen- ters where work came in competition: among which were awards from Paris Exposition, Worlds Fair and many others. You are invited to call and see our latest styles in photographs whila visiting the city. Schumacher Studio. 107 North Spring street.
 Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1902-06-15

Few glass wearers realize the import ance of properly fitted frames; q few oculists are in the same boat.
 This may seem of minor importance to you, but your comfort and that of your eyes depend much upon the set and fit of the frame.
 Without proper proportions and ad- iustment of the spectacle or eye glass frame, it is impossible to derive the full amount of benefit from your glasses.
 We make a speciality of frame fitting as well as eye fitting and guarantee an exact and correct adjustment to all faces and eyes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
BIG YEAR IN IMMIGRATION.
Publications that the Records of Forme
Years Will Be Exceeded.

II is evident that the fiscal year about
to close will be marked by the heaviest
tide of immigration to the United states
that has been recorded for the past hfteen
or twenty wears With returns in TOT
only ten months, the total for the entire
wear of 1901, which was a big one, mas
been almost equaled The total lmml-
grafton for 1901 was 4S7,9lS and for the
ten months of the current year. ending
with April, the immigration was 466. 49,
Officials of the Trea sury Department pre-
dict that by the end OF. June the hgures
will reach $4,000. The rate at which
aliens are now piling in would seem to
warrant this prediction. for during the
month of April e5,6O7 immigrants landed.
With the beginning of spring OF this
wear the foreigners turned toward the
United States in large numbers. the i'm
migration during the month of March be-
ing 77.570.
The unofficial reports for the month Of
May indicate that the total for THIS
month will be 100000. When the record
for June is added to the other figures the
aggregate for the fiscal year is very apt
to be more than 100000. The greatest
number of immigrants re recorded Led for any an
present time Italians and Austro-Hun-
garians are making up the bulk of the
aliens who are coming to these shores.
$4,000 italians from the southern part
of Italy reporting during the first six
months of the year. There has been a
great increase in immigration to Ha-
wall since those islands came under the
American flag In the ten months Of the
current fiscal year SASS immigrants re-
ported at the ports of Hawaii, most of
them being Japs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
FRUIT BY THE CARLOAD.
There viii Be Plenty Of 1t for the Pyth-
ians at San Francisco.

The greeting which will pc extsi. enia,,d 1e
the visiting Knights. families ana lrle ~ :,
of the Pythian hosts on reacnllis +, n11,
Francisco next August Will give tn ~ u
some idea that they have not mace ~.
trip In vain. Before reachlng me ~
they will be met by deiegatlon on ~. 80 sre
ifornia Knights. who will pear sreslil.s
to them from the local brotherhooo' sli.e'
direct the visitors to the terry fluoi!is'
where they will be taken by the receptlo ..,.
committee to the grand nave OF the ieIIy
DEPOT. That room is 800 feet III !ens ~ ~
and is feet in height. A conceptisoil -
the vastness of that hall may ne ltlie t.,s -
from the fact that two carloads OF iiui.
piled in one corner of It can scaI lT,sa !.
be seen from the opposite END. ilat
room will contain the INFORMATION pc
reau, bsides an abundance OF cam o ,r ;; :
choicest fruits. flowers and wines. 10 az =
Of which the visitors will be welcome. No
a tempt at display will be made here. only
samples will be distributed. Loca!so IN
the same building are the splendid e6-
hibits of the California State Board OF Q
Trade. containing samples from the dlt-
ferent counties of all the products OF
California. Here is also the instructive
exhibit of the California State mining
Bureau and of the world-famous Alaskan
exhibit. containing samples of every con-
ceivable article produced or used by the
dwellers of Alaska.
No wonder crowds are already planning
to take advantage of the low railroad
rates and go to California during August.
II is the chance of a lifetime to see the
great West and the marvels OF this "a
ciic Coast.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT MAY IS. 1so2-
ruaISSLEAYE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
STREET STATION.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND: VA.
1920 A ", NO. 8. daily for Durham, N e..
Dsnvjlls. and all local station. South. CONNECT
TO NJ BurSeyille with Norfolk and Western
Railway for F'arm!ille. Lynchburg and al local
SorfoiS Division to Danville: at Oxford for
He aso ?. L.. No. g. United train daily foe
rot.onville and all Florida points. Havana. Mas
s snd PoWhatan Railroad; ut Greensboro Tor Dur
ham Raleigh and Winston.Salem; at Charlotte
With No. 49, United States Fast Mall; solid train.
sniiv for New Orleans and points South. which
c"rrie. sleepers to New Orleans. Drawing Room
S1eaner RIchrnond to Atlanta and Birmingham.
Through train with sleeper, Salisbury I" Mem
Tor .tlanta. Augusta. Jacksonville and points
son+h Sleeper for Danvile. Greensboro. Sails
bury and Charlotte. open at RICHMOND $3.50 r
n. Connections with New FORK and Florida E1.
s .n1odili Tampa. Nashville Memphis, Atlanta,
NV Orleans, etc. Conplete Dining Car service
.Iso pullman Tourist Sleeper Mondays. Wednss
Avs A,S and Fridays Washington to San Francisco
without change VIII ZOE al p0'ns
!" a.nn p M No. II. local daily. except Sunday.
for KeysvilIe and intermediate points
Aoi TRAINS ARRIVE IN RICHMOND.
7.on a. M, and 5:43 P. b., from atlanta. Al
ou.tn Jacksonville and all points South.
$40 a. NJ from Keysville and local stations
8:26 P. NJ. from Durham Cnarioete' DdnSiiis
an" W. LOCAL FREIGHT TRAINS
Nos. 81 and &c. between Manchester ane
Ncapolis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
TRANSPORTATION 1ms
N NV Norfolk Westsln.
MAY Is, 1909.

MAY IS. 1909.
Leave AichAoN srA ZION Z ? 49, : 80
Norfolk LEO a. II. Stops only at Petersburg.
sos A. IT,, THE CHICAGO EXPRESS for
zLynchburg Roanoke. Columbus and chicago
Buffet Parlor Car Petersburg to Roanoke. Pull
man Sleeper Roanoke to Columbus; also for
Bristol Knoxville aud Chattanooga Pullman
Sleeper Roanoke to knoxville.
Lilo P. NJ, ROANOKE EXPRESS, daily, e1-
cent Sunday, from Richmond. and 2:o0 2. M,
daily from Petersburg for Farmvflle. Lynch
burg. Roanoke and intermediate stations.
$500 P. NJ, OCEAS-SHORE LIMITED. Arrive
Norfolk S 20 r. II Stops only at Petersburg.
WaverIy and Snfiolk. Connects at Norfolk With
steamers to Boston. Providence. New York. Bal
t!more and Washington.
1928 p. NJ, for Suffolk. Norfolk and inse.me-
date stations Arrives Norfolk at 10 40 2. 81.
9:4b 2. d., for Lynchburs, Roanoke. the South
and Southwest Connects 1T LyncbeurS with
washington and Chattanooga Limited. Pullman
Sieeners I,rnchburr to Memphis and New Or.
leans. Cafe Dining and Observation Car Ead.ord
to Alfalfa Ala. Pullman Sleeper between Rich
mond and Lynchburg. Rerths ready for occu
pancy Mt $40 P. NJ Also, Pullman Sleeper Fr
tersburc and Roanoke.
Trains arrive Richmond from LyrchburF arc
the West daily at I as a. ~, 1850 2. 81. and
S:5G p ", from Norfolk and the East at IL :1C
A. ". 11:4o a. II. and $3.50 T. N.
oniee@->o 0o0 JNo. f. WAGNER,
CITY Pass. ana Ticket AIT.
C. n. EOSLEy. Dis. Pass. Agt-
" B. BEV1LL> t;an. Pass. Agt-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
OLD LEXINGTON
VISITED BY RICHMOND LADY

has the figure of the minute man, in
his regular, New England farmers at
tire. with gun in hand, and a the base
Of the pedestal is fountain with con-
tinuous flow, where the weary traveller
NAV uuench his thirst with draft of its
cool water.
"They call themselves only men of the
minute,
But the minute will last, for GOD was
in it.
built in 1861, where hung the bell, the
tones Of which aroused the men, women
and children on April 10. 1775, and warned
them of the approach OF the BRUSH ana
Lexington was the home of Merritt ana
Nathan Monroe witnesses OF the battie
and their house adjoining the battlefield.
built in 1929 though ancient IN a2pe ear nee
let-holes are plainly discernble IN its
walls and so also is the house OF iona
than Harrington well preserved from
tally wounded in the battle and pathe-
tically dragged himself to the feet OF his
wife, who was standing In the door OF
rated with bullets Of the enemy and
died. The old tavern, across the street
vous of the Americans: has many holes
in it's walls, made by the British bullets
There is a statue, too, OF noble captain
Parker.
Nearby is the old Hancock house. where
were sleeping Samuel Adams and John
Hancock when brave Paul Revere awak-
ened them after his memorable ride and
told them of the approach of the enemy
In this house are many relics of Reyolu-
tionary days, some of them having been
taken from the houses of men who par
ticipated in the battle of Lexington,
Lexington is really part of the Hub
City" and is easily accessible by trolley
The ride is very charming and takes
one through picturesque pastoral scenery
with here and there a little village, bits
of woodland and pretty streams that
"steal by lawns and grassy plots, and
which have trees. shrubbery and flowers
growing in glorious, careless luxurlnace
on their banks Visitors should by all
means make this intensely interesting
trip to Lexington.
..Breathes there a man with soul so dead
Who never to himself hath said,
This is my own, my native land.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-08
Y0RK-RIYER LINE, wzsE u te.xr
THE FAvoRITE ROUTE NORTH.

THE FAvoRITE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.
4.3o p NJ No. 49, Baltimore Limited daily
excent sundays for West Point connecting at
West Point with steamers for Baltimore and
i? e.15 p. NJ. No. 10, daily. except Sundays.
local express for West Point and intermediate
am tions Connects with stage at Lester Manor
for Walkerton and Tappahannock:
100 A. M. No. "A, local mixed, leaves daily.
except Sundays. for West Peint and in5ern =
diate stations connecting with stage at Lester
Manor for Walkerton and Tappahannock.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
OILS A. re- No. Is. daily. from West Point,
with CONNECTION from Baltimore. except Monday;
1915 A. NJ, No. 9. daily, except Sunday and
Monday. 49, 1r,..
Point and intermediate stations.
Nos Is and 10 will make no stops between
Richmond and Quinton
Steamers sail from West Point $3.50 F. M,
daily except Sundays. Steamers call at Glou-
csster Point and Clay Bank Mondays, Wednes-
DAYS and Fridays. and Yorktown and Almonds
tuesdays, Thursdays and SATURDAYS
C. W. WESTBURf,
District Passenger Agent
go E. Main Street. Richmond, Va.
S. Fl. HARDW1Ck.
General Passenger Agent.
C. Fl. ACKERT.
General Manager. Washington. D. c.