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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

& Dear Santa Claus-I am little boy.
six years old. I55 have behaved nice
since the last time you came Don't
forget me 4 this Christmas. sff II want an
engine. ri & wa golf pff Al bow doll and
please don't forget my fruit and candy.
ISL FsTIAI R s.. q N1ETZGER.
1902 East Marshall Street. 3s8ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Gl1RTIE ". GOLDEN,
I447 NJ. Eighteenth st.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

ll 4. Rich1noY Z. h Va,
4 h Dear Santa Claus,-Wili you I please
remember ME and my sister Kate. and II
some candy and apples, and something
nice for, ma ma, and brother aMck. md
Frank, and pnpa, We both promise TO be
good little girls. sssG q "a
M ROSE AND LEE HART.
F102 Elm Street! gs3 I'm ar III 3l5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

81 Dear snnta Claus. ~ amsa BIZ boy Sew
en- years old. ana try to be good as 4
can. no plcase bring me a pa troll wa goR,
q sled, nice picture book with A, B. C's
Siiis the back. pop-crnckera and all good
things to cat. Il wi 80 10 bed soon ron
$Car'stmns Eve. and 81 70 sleep when you
come To my house. .s' y
am your little boy,
BERT FLOIJRNOY.
@ Sia No. s615 N. 18th ST @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

A. 3 : Nj j. HARvTD pILLARD.
1905 North Twenty-thlrd Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Dear Santa Ciaus.7-1 am a little. g!rl
ten years ',of age. / want yon to bring
me a Christmas tree. and "a doll baby,
and a sled. a pair Of kid gloves. and q
stocking BY tho mantle. and DO sure that
you don't miss my chimney. And l
want some candy and nuts and sQme
fruit. ALLIE JEWELL,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

tsE $is5it RI edmond. Va.
Dear Santa C1aus-r ali, ~ ittis boy.
five years old. and II wan you to- come
to see me ''Christrnas Eye. = Is, II will go
see II Won left ali my treasures I wished
for. ga nta Claus bring me a. blg tin ex-
pres wagon a i: set B OF garden tools. q
whip. toy pistol and d caps. and some
good things to eat ii y i've a. + FOB N orth
Thirty-frst Street. Fi3i Don ta forget II my
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Windsor, Va.
Dear SANTA Claus,,--I have intended to
wrlte to You, but have not had time. !
would like for you to bring me sunk
a camera. a desk, q good book, brooch
and a box of writing paper. am afraid
II ask for loo much. but please bring me
tho best ones. With lots Of love for YOU
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21
hnplng you viii come to see mo on the
25th. Your little girl.
III EVA JOYNIfs.

Max Meadows, Va.
Dear sonta,-4r want q pretty doll Tor
Iucilles mother. Bring mo g book. y
box OF paint, some nuts, Jack Htraws and
anything me- you see. Tell father we
Will meet Min At the train. Goodbye,
MARGARET STUARTS GRAHAM
Max MEADOWS, va.
Dear snnta,-Bring me one sour lemon,
paint, boy doll. girl doll, tissue paper, q
sweet little poodle dog Ill nx q box
Tor you to put him In. You Will find ono
stocking at grin1pa's, one In Billy,s
rUorn,j 1T grandma 8 and one at home.
Bring father home, too. Coz -bye.
ELIZABETH ETRIEL GRAHAM.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

81 IA. Riehmond, Va.
doll dressed over real pretty. a sct OF 4
combs for her. also o. set Of nirs. ilg
sweater, q sleigh, q pair OF Ice skatss.
pair of kid gloves some Eniflel, bSoks,
candies, nuts, fruit, oranges and a ctlatv,
-. NARY " GiARRRgG
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21
'FRANKLIN:5HOGAN.
:50B East Clay Street

Ys Manchester, Va,
Il Dear Santa Cgaus,-Pi bring me q
3llig,h sled and pair OF gloves. Please
bring mo n pal Of leo skates, No. .. and
h q go-cart for my baby, and some nuts
and an apple and IN orange,
14o5 Full Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Dear Santa Claus,-I am little girl
mo rocking chair and d nackin tosh,
and lots OF othcr toys and candy and
nuts. ss eADIEsKITCHEN.
1924 Vena1,Ia StreAt & 3 IA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Dear Santa ,Claus,-I am a little boy OF
good To me. You bring me 50 many
Things that I am not going to ask fol
many things this time. live on Baptist
HIN OF Farmville. | want you to bring
bring her some candy and nuts, ana I
want you to bring q Toy pistol. hall
and some candy and nuts, That is all.
tt q WILEY PUTNEY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

rs Dear Santa \ Ciaus.- lease bring mo-. a
doll with black hair and a Christmas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

4 II FF358g fSFI Richmond Va
81 Dear Santa Clause,-I am a little girl.
two years Old I have been a good
little girl rince last tino ] heard from;
you. Please bring me q music roll,
chiefs, q long coat and some good things
to ea t. MABELL DANSEY,
23O2 II arshall az .S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

3 n Richmond, Va.
Dear Santa claus-I am u little boy
and any not going to ask for much.
Please bring mo a. wa gotl. dog. horn. ball
and a little doll, and don u forget TO 90
to- my two grandnlns ~ aS 4. 4.
Yourtllttle boy. s
CLINTON sAiONDY,
1871 Was hington Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Dear Santa claus,-Pl ease bring me a
dolls a sled, a wnshstnnd, blocks, tn.s
bleS e. scissors. and q whole lots Of things
LULA AAUDE 5NOWI1A4N.
4 1903 Beverly Street. Sd y
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43St 5af tS Paramount.
Ny panr Good Santa Claus Please
bring me some TOYS and some candy
nuts. and lots Of good , lrEsias vn,. ,aye
sI.5 CLARENCE WORRELL,
1901 North Twenty-flrst Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Richmond. Va. III
Dear Santa Claus, Tease bring me q
go-cart thnt vii raise up and down ard
d pardsol to 90 With II, and some candy
and mute, and do not forget the other
aittle children. do not want all myself.
From your little friend,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

AZ i At Home.
Dear santa Clhus,--I will write 70 you
u Xmas. i want d trunk, a doll, nuts, tea.
set, hl,ffat, and come candy and NUS, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

s55S From s,our little Girl, 81.
SS;S; FLORENCE MURRAY.
5$5 No. 33ll liz 81. Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

Manchester. Va.
Dear Santa C1aus.--Please bring mo q
tin tea-set that cannot break easily, and
a table a doll fan, some paper dolls. and
q china doll baby. Your little.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21
y y u LITTLE HARRT4FAIRCLoTH.

Dear Santa Claus.-I m, q n little Cir.
sryen years Sold. III have been a fairly
good sirl ineesthaslast time YOU visited
ms santa rlaus. bring N, s. q oil cradle
a set OF. dishes. IN tn BILE. nd aAstorY book.
Santa don't fforget3n1v fruit 81 4 am Harry's5
sister and don't forget me 8 u III
EMF 1iYi FAiRCLOTH.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

ar nOllnt,E4f
some moro Of your can Al II nuts and
fruits. fsjsi ". F. aWORRELL.
4 1901 North Twenty-hrst Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-21

i Il. IL l5S Paramount.
Dear Santa Claus.--I love you. 80 I
won siulnnse on you. i love Won better
than all tho TOYS On nj IS a hnt Won nave.
III AWE Enc W>RRELL,
1901 North Twenty-first Street. a5 u
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17

II have nothing to say as yet re-
garding what the policy will be in the
conduct of the department." said the
chief after being sworn in Il will
say this. that l will strongly advo-
cate the increasing of the number Of
patrolmen on the lines laid out in
Captain Coverly's recommended ton.
We must stop this holdup work and
the only way to stop II Is to put on
sufficient men to patrol the city. I'm
til this plan is carried out and the
Increase brought about l won't have
much time to think about anything
else but trying to catch robbers"
J. T. ONO, the new commissioner,
filed his bond this afternoon and took
the oath of office. Commissioner ONO,
contrary to the general impression,
will not be made police and street
commissioner. He will take the desk
of secretary OF the board OF public
works and fire commissioner vacated
by former Commissioner Root. Com
missioner Handley will remain at the
head of the street and police depart
ment
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
ENGINEERS TO
BUILD RESERVOIR

A meeting of the city council, the
chamber of commerce and the tax.
payers league has been called for
tonight in the council chamber for
the purpose of receiving the report
of the joint committee selected to
recommend competent hydraulic
engineer to assist in preparing the
plans for giving water protection to
the city.
The committee will recommend the
appointment of e. r. Tannant. son of
General r. r. Tannant. The engineer
is a graduate of Washington Agricul-
tural college. has served in the engi-
neer corps of the army and has con-
structed a large reservoir system.
The plan is to associate b. c. Rib.
let with the new engineer and In this
manner secure the sservices of boti
without encroaching on the time OF
Mr. Riblet too much
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
SPOKANE MARKETS

The first grapes from Snake river
arrived yesterday. They carried well
and are of good quality.
The dry weather has hurt the early
cabbage crop great deal. There IS
a scarcity of cabbage in the market
at present.
Apples are improving in quality
daily.
The following quotations or prices
paid to producers by Spokane COM
mission men and jobbers have been
corrected today:
Eggs. 75(a$6.5O case; fresh ranch
l9@22c dozen.
Poultry-Chickens, live weight, roos-
tiers lOc, hens l2c, young chickens $3.50
@4.50 dozen; squads 81 dozen.
Dairy product.-Butter fat. first
grade 22lsc, second grade 20Ec; coun-
try butter, first grade l5920c. second
grade (cooking) S@l5c Il, creamery
butter 2l@24c.
vegetables-Potsto toes 45@55c cwt;
onins. $l.75@$o cwt.. root vegetables
Csc cwt; new potatoes 81 25@1 IS; cab
bage S2td2.25 cwt.
Green observation-disclosures I0@l5c
dozen punches: radisnes l5(925c dozen
lunches; rhubarb 2a21sc ID: beans
4@6c ID; lettuce 5alOc ID; green pens
&c lib; carrots and heets zoe doz.
en- punches: tomatoes $l.l5Gt 40 box
turnips 20c dozen punches: Gu
cumbers 3hc ID; summer squash 90
box; green corn l0Gl5c doz.
Fruit-Peaches 50@GH box: cherries
3@5c; cantaloupes. small, ACC each /:
Ackensac, 1928 crate; apricots 6O@S0c
box; pears 6Oc crate; watermelons l5(d
25c each; apples 6Octasl box; plums
65ctd Zoe box; grapes, $l@l25 crate.
Berries-Currants 25c gal; blaekber-
ries 81 25@l.75 crate; raspberries, 81 81
GLIB crate; Logan berries S250@3
case.
Hay-Timothy $l4@l5, alfalfa $l25O;
grain hay sl2@lA.
Grain-Wheat Tacoma prices, club
Zoe; bluestem 75c; oats $l.lO(a 20 cwt /;
barley $l@l.O5 cwt; feed wheat Sl059
Ito cwt.
Live stock-Steers 81 .5Od3 cwt; cows
$25o93; mutton 2@3c II; hogs, dress
ed Sc; veal. hog dressed &c.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
VETERANS ARE ROYALTY
ENTERTAINED

The Woman's Relief corps held its
initial session this morning in IRE
mont temple with the national pres
ident, Mrs. Sarah Wynans Of Troy.
O., presiding. Other organizations
which began their annual meetings
at the same time were the Sons of
Veterans, Ladies of the G. A. r. and
Ladies' Aid society.
One of the novel entertainment
features of the week takes place to-
night at Waltham. where grand
water carnival will be held on the
Charles river. Four or five thousand
canoes will be employed to make con-
tinuous lines Of red fire along a two
mile stretch of the river. while the
veterans and their friends will wit
ness the spectacle from the river
banks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17

would be killed the water meter gang
ton of the Chronicle that this danger
can be averted and the lawns restored
providing water meters are put in.
This, and this only, will save the
lawns once the water meter gang
gains control of the lawn sprinkling.
In killing off the purchase of new
fire steamers in the resolution the
water meter gang shows to what
lengths 1t will go in order to graft
portion Of the $2S to be charged each
property owner for a meter.
With additional steamer service
the pressing danger would be done
away with and the water meter gang
would not be able to Brighten the citi-
zens with theh fire menace.
Plenty Of Water.
There's enough water flows by the
city Of Spokane every hour to sup
ply sufficient to permit of sprinkling
the lawns all day long. That water
is merely running away while the
men behind the water meter graft
and the additional pumping station
graft are in league with Fossil Wey-
mouth and his creatures to force the
citizens Of Spokane to authorize an
other big steal. And to carry out
these plans for public theft the water
pressure will be kept still weaker
and weaker, the lawns will be killed,
If possible, to force water meters
in and the fire department will be
kept in a crippled condition to force
in the reservoir and pumping main
graft.
Is it any wonder the insurance
companies are talking of withdraw
ing from the Spokane field?
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17

BOSTON. Aug. 17.-Today was de-
voted to business by the Grand Army
veterans and the members of the af-
filiated organizations In annual ses-
sion. Despite the fatigues of yes
terday's march the veterans were
astir early and Mechanics building
was well crowded an hour before the
national encampment was called to
order. The session was opened with
prayer by the chaplain-in-chief. Win
field Scott Of Arizona. After ad-
dresses of welcome and other for
malities had been disposed of the
veterans listened to the annual ad-
dress of Chief Black
and the reports of the adjutant- gen
eral, Charles A. Partridge, and the
other officers of the national organi-
Eation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
NOTICE OF INCREASE or CAPI-
TAI STOCK OF THE DANES
MINING AND MILLING COM
PANY

To the Stockholders of the DANES
Mining and Milling Company:
You and each of you are hereby
notified that Il meeting of the stock
holders of the DANES Mining and
Milling Company will be held at the
office of the company. No. 1912 Van
Valkenburg block. in the city OF Spo-
kane, county 90 Spokane, state of
Washington, on Monday. the 10th day
OF October, 1904, at the hour of three
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of vot-
Ing upon the question of increasing
the capital stock from one million
dollars $4,000. 5000 to one million
five hundred thousand dollars (Sl,-
500. 000).
Dated and signed at Spokane.
Washington. this 9Th day of August.
1904. by the undersigned. "A majority
of the trustees of said company.
G.. w. DANES.
HARVEY LEAMON,
NJ. \. DEHUFF,
+. u. ALLEN,
Trustees of the DANES Mining and
Milling Company.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
SPOKANE HAS A
CHIEF OF POLICE

1t was Hail to the chief" when
Leroy Waller. escorted by two re-
porters. walked down from the Office
of the city clerk and stepped into
the police station at 1880 o'clock this
forenoon. to take charge of the police
department.
The new chief was greeted by a
dozen officers led by Captain Covcrly
Five minutes later he was locked up
In the private office with the captain
going over the details and mapping
out his policy.
Leroy Waller was named chief of
police by the city council last night
as II result of compromise between
the democrats and the mayor which
resulted in the appointment OF j. r.
ONO as city commissioner in place of
Henry Root.
The new chief has had consider
able experience, having been chief
Of police at Bismarck, n. d.. for four
years and deputy sheriff in Spokane
for several years. having been de-
feated on the democratic ticket for
sheriff two years ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17

SANDWICH, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE
Association of the Nye Family of
America began it's second annual re-
union here today. The association
is composed Of descendants of Ben
jamin Nye, who settled here in 1878.
Among those present are a daughter
Of the great humorist, Bill Nye, and
brother, Frank Nye Of Minneapolis.
Other members of the family are in
attendance from Illinois, Missouri,
Pennsylvania, New York and New
England.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
REUNION OF
MORGAN'S MEN

CARLISLE. KY. Aug. 17.--The
survivors Of General John B. Nor
gans brigade Of the confederate
army. better known as ''Morgan's
Raiders" began their annual reunion
today at Park Hill. Those present
include General Basil w. Duke and
Colonel w. C. P. Breckenridge. The
two days program provides for ad-
dresses by speakers of note and camp
fire meetings for the exchange of war
stories and "reminiscences.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
SOCIALIST
CONVENTION

The socialist party of Spokane
county will meet In mass convention
in the municipal courtroom In the
city hall. city of Spokane, at 10
o'clock a. m, Sunday, August Fl, for
the purpose of nominating candidates
for the county Offices and the trans
action of such other business AZ may
properly come before the convention.
All members of the socialist party
in good standing are entitled to par
ticipate. Membership cards will be
credentials.
ii. w. MANGOLD,
County Organizer.
N. p. ANDERSEN,
County Secretary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
DEAF MuTES
HOLD CONVENTION

ALLENTOWN. Pa, Aug. 1.-THE
Pennsylvania Society for the Ad-
vancement of the Deaf began its an
nual convention in Allentown today
and will remain in session until Sat-
urday evening. The attendance num-
bers more than 200 persons. including
many men and women of wide promi-
nence in educational work for the
deaf and dumb
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
Duffy'S Pure Malt Whisky

1t destroys the disease germs and
keeps the system cool and healthy.
'Duffy's" is an absolutely pure tonic
stimulant. free from fusel oil. In use
so years.
All druggists and grocers, or d.
rect, 81 bottle. Medical booklet
free. Duffy Malt whiskey Co, Ro-
chester, N. Y.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
WATER METER GANG
CONTROL THE COUNCIL

and as quickly as possible the lead
ers of the gang got together enough
Of their followers to pack the meet
ling and shut off any definite action.
Under the plea that 1t would take
60 days to get the fire engines here
the water meter gang outvoted the
business men and declared fire steam
ers would not relieve the situation.
Therefore they wouldn't order fire
steamers.
''In co days we'll have plenty Of
rain and cool weather and then we
won't need the steamers" said w. H.
Acuff and Nelson w. Durham. But
we will do this. VIII shut of the
sprinkling of all lawns"
With specious arguments the water
meter gang bluffed and threatened I'M
til the business men were glad to
adopt Nelson w. Durham's resolution
to reduce the sprinkling hours. The
purchase of fire steamers was left
out.
The vile plot Of the water meter
gang showed instantly with the adop-
tion of the resolutions. Regardless
of the demand Of the business men
for fire steamers to protect property.
regardless of the continued menace
to downtown property. the gang prac-
tically paralyzed action by sidetrack-
ing the main resolution and putting
In one which the water meter gang
can use as a club.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
DRINKS

cause of 30 per cent Of all deaths in
hot weather from prostration. stom-
ach and bowel complaints. congestion.
sunstroke, exhaustion. paralysis, etc.
Leading doctors say all danger can
be avoided by taking
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
HOST CAUGHT FIRE and YELLED
But FRIGHTENED Y0KELs Ran AWAY
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
HUNSLET, England, Aug. H.
Arthur Blacker played ghost the other
night, once too often.
Attired in flowing white robes and
carrying a candle, he held crowd
of rustics spellbound for while.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
CURES scIArICA.

Rev. w. l.. Riley, LII. D.. Cuba. ".
T., writes: After Is days of excru-
ciating pain from sciatic rheumatism,
under various treatments was in
duced to try Ballsrss Snow Liniment;
the first application giving my first
relief and the second entire relief. I
can give II unauslifed recommenda-
ton" csc, soc ~ a..
by -Js<f&&z4&4HkX
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17

A gust of wind blew his robe into
the candle flame and in instant his
ghostship was ablaze. He yelled for
help, but the startled yokels thought
this was the spirits method of dis
appearing and took to their heels.
Blacker was seriously burned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
Reduced spsinkling Hours.

To succeed In reducing the hours
of sprinkling and endangering the
beautiful and costly lawns of the city
means much for the water meter
gang. Immediately the protest arises
from the owners Of lawns which
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17

Business men and property owners
seeking relief from the dangerous
condition of the water system which
threatens the annihilation of the
business district were once more
buncoed by the water meter gang
yesterday afternoon. In a fight led
by w. H. Acuff, Mr.. William Cowles
candidate for mayor, and Nelson w.
Durham, the man who is paid by Mr..
Cowles to be managing editor of the
morning edition of the Chronicle, the
water meter gang outvoted the BUSH
ness men and succeeded in again de-
laying the plans for relief.
Members of the taxpayers league
and other business men who were
alarmed by the great fire yesterday
morning in which over 100000 worth
of stock and property was destroyed
because Of inadequate water pressure
at the beginning of the fire, held a
framed set of resolutions designed
to secure the earliest possible relief.
These resolutions called for the i'm
mediate purchase of two new fire en-
gines with 5000 feet of hose and the
curtailment of the hours of sprink-
ling so as to minimize the danger of
water waste during a fire.
1t was then arranged to call a
mass meeting of business men for
later in the afternoon in order to
secure a popular vote on the resolu-
TONS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-08-17
Meter Gang Controls.

The instant the news went forth
that the business men were taking
sent to the headquarters of the water
meter gang in the Review building