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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS,
u IIol Anil o. IQOS


SEALED PROPOSALS, addressed to L.. T..
Uhler, Chairman of the COMMITTEE on Light
will be received at this office until M,
Tuesday Nav IS. 1905, for furnishing the
Gas Works with FOUR THOUSAND TONS
fmore or less) of GAS COAL (2240 pounds to
the toni TO be delivered in the sheds at the
works and trimmed up, during the fiscal year
commencing June |, 1903, and ending May
81. 1906, orders to be accepted by successful
bidders any date after awarding of contract so
that coal will arrive at the works on or before
June |, 1905.
The coal must be Monongah, Tryconnel,
Youehiogheny, Montana, Farmont or other
gas coal of equal or superior yield and candle
power. Bidders can give their figures on all
of the mines, and are requested to give candle
power, yield, &c, per ton coal.
Bids will also be received until the same
hour and at the same place for furnishing
FIVE HUNDRED TONS (more or less) of
GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND COAL
or other steam coal equal or superior to this
(2240 pounds to the toni for the use Of the
Electric Light Works, TO be furnished by the
boat. car or smaller quantities, if necessary
delivered at the Electric Light Works during
the fiscal year commencing June |, 1905, and
ending May 81, 1906 orders to be accepted by
successful bidder any date after the awarding
of contract, so that coal will arrive at the
works on or before June /. 1905. The COM
mittee reserve the right to reject any or all
bids.
Terms Cash ON 10Th day Of each month
following delivery of coal.
By order of the Committee on Light
anr05fmvI6 ] B. WALLER Clerk.
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RAftkOADs
Washington, Alexandria 4
Mt. Vernon Railway.
In effect May 1. 1905.
LRAvE ALEXANDRIA.


For Washington, fro,1 corner Prince and
Royal streets, week days at 545, 6 Is, 6 so.
6 As, %, z Is. so, As, s 60, Is, 80, 90e,
$50, 1000, 1925, 1850, 20 and IL AZ q. n.
u 20, ~ 46 60, / 20, f46, 10, 2 46, sos, 49,,
$40, AIS, 436, 455, 80. As, 6 05, 80. 8 50.
us, 7 so, 80, 10, 9 so, 10 80, II 10 and IL 90
p. m.
IL 20 aud II 90 a. M, 1920, 1850, ] 20, 60.
22O, 2 80, 800, $50, 4 20, 100, $50. 3 so. d 20,
$50, 100, Z so, $50 $40. csc. 1880. II Top. M
LEAVE WASHINGTON.
For Alexandria, from the corner Of PenEsy
yania avenue and 18th street, week days, s 20.
ESQ. 7O5, 7 20, Z 40, so, S 20, SS5, 905. 9S5,
I00o 1O25. 90. ii 80 a. m. IL 90 noon, IL 26.
~ 40. los iexpress), %, IS, 202 texpress,,
2 80, 255, 8 80, 400, -, 440, 400. ", 10
5 30, s So. sos, $50 6F5, 10, $50. $50 slo,
$50, IO301l 10, IL 80 y. m. and II 80 a. m.
Sundays-740, 900, g. 5, 1919, IL W, II 80
a. m. 1900 noon. ~ 30, 100, 30, 200, go
800, 80, 400, 4S0. 500 $50, 600, 6 80, zoo,
80, 755. s 30. 8 10. $50. $50. ii 10 and
IL 90 p. m.
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
days, 652. $40, 1882. IL 80 a. m. -, ! ~,
I2S2, s2a, AIS, 447, 5 30, Z O5 and Q o. p. m.
Sandays-702, 1883, 10 55 a. NJ, IL A, 2S2,
447, 6 40 and 9 OF p. M.
FOR ARLINGTON.
Leave Alexandria . 05, 745. 8 30, Q 90
10 90, 10 %, 10 so, II 20, IL AZ a. M, II 20
II 46, l 90, 40, 2 10, 46, 05, &c, 4 SO,
80, 3 45, 80, So. 7 so p. m.
Sundays To- 9 90, A., 10 %, 10 so. II 20,
IL so a. M, II 20, II 80. 20, 50, 30. 2 50,
90 3 80, 20, A 90. 8 20, so, 6 20. 8 SO. 7 70
and Z so p. m.
FOR RoSsLYN.
Leave Alexandria for Rosslyn, week days
05, z As, $50, 900, 1000, 1850. II AZ
a. nj, II 46, / 10, 2 46, 3 40, 436, $50, $40,
6 80, $50 aud 50p. m.
Sundays Is, 900, 945, 10 so, IL 50a. NJ.
1850, 80, $50, $50, $50, $50, $50 and
90 p. III.
Baggage checked aud carried on the follow.
ing trains from Alexandria for Washington
week days: $50 and 10 - a. H., 90, 5 % and
| 6 05 p. M.
| Sundays-S IL a. NJ and 6 20 p. m.
| Parcels carried.
Freight carried daily, morning and evening,
| in each direction. No freight accepted unless
delivered at the station at least 80 minutes be-
! foro the departure of the freight trains.
CLARENCE P. KING, J. CoLvIN,
President. Superintendent.
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Hot Weather Piles.

Persons afflicted with Piles should be care
full at this season of the year. Hot weather
and bad drinking water contribute TO the
conditions which make Piles more painful
and dangerous DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
stops the pain, draws out the soreness and
cures. Get the genuine, bearing the name Of
+. c. Dewitt Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
Chamberlain Cough Remedy the
Very Best.

81 have been using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and want 10 say it is the
best cough medicine | have ever taken, "
says Geo. l.. Chubb, a merchant of
Harlan, Mich. There is no question
about its being the best, as it will cure a
cough or cold in less time than any
other treatment. 1t should always be
kept ia the house ready for instant use,
for cold can be cured in much less
time when promptly treated. For sale by
Gibson & Timberman and w. +.
CREIGHTON q Go.
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NY, Tri-Weekly Tribune

For those who want to get the New York
news and news Of things the world over and
don't want to spend the money or time in buy
ingand reading metropolitan paper seven days
in the week The Tri-Weekly Tribune fills the
bill. Il is issued on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday of every week. Price, $50 a year.
For free sample copy send postal card to
The New York Tribune, New York.
Combination ofier-Harper's Bazaar, with
The Tri-Weekly Tribune, one year, Sl.65;
The Metropolitan Magazine, with The Tri-
Weekly Tribune, one year, Sl.65; all three
for y 20
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Baltimore, Md
Now Sells For / Cent, and Can Be Had
Every Dealer, Agent or Newsboy at
That Price.
The Farmers Paper.
The Suns market report and commercial
columns are complete and reliable, and put the
lhe farmer the merchant and the broker in
touch with all points in the United States.
The Woman's Paper.
The Sun is the best type of a newspaper,
morally and intellectually. In addition to
the news of the day, it publishes the best
features that can be presented, such as fashion
articles, and miscellaneous writings from men
and women of note and prominence.
The Sun is published on Sunday as well as
every other day of the week.
by mail the daily Sun, 50 year; including
the Sunday Sun, 81. The Sunday Sun alone
81 year.
Address A. S. Abel Company. Publishers
aud Proprietors Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
AfITI0N SALES

DY VIRTUE OF DECREE -. ,nD
d corndration Court of the city OF Aiexan,
dr;a. Virginia, rendered ON the 1th day o.
November 1904. ia the cnancery cause y.
anpo'',, N gers and Isodore Myers. executors
&c owls Myers. deceased, vs.. Max Lansburgn
and others the undersigned special commits
sioners Of sale, will on
MONDAY,
the 9TH day Of June, 100,
at y o'clock M, at the front door OF the
Cunt House of Prince William county, Man
Ossas Va sell at public auction all the right.
i'll interest and estate of the defendant Max
Ianshnrgh in and to ALI THAT TRACT
OF LAND situated in the county OF Prince
William. State Of Virginia. described as con-
ta;n;nv 4 264 acres. more or less, and bound
"a on The east bv the Potomac river. on the
north by OuanticO creek, on the south vy
Chappawamsick creek and on the yves. vy
the telegraph road, together win an Isn'S
Ia ornnrtences thereto belonging or IN any
anu p,,o,,aining. or so much thereof as may
w. Necessary 10 satisfy the amount OF the said
Jecree i'm favor of the plaintiffs against tne
eaid Max Iansburgh, to-wit, the sum OF ~
ra1 II with interest on -, 90, part thereci
from March 6. 1900 and on $26S ii, the resi-
dine thereof from October 4. 1871, uhth pau M
and the costs Of this suit and OF SAFE; Inc
sale is made subject to the rights oil w. n.
Wimgatt under the dgItcuichto i""NN ~.
hv The defendant. Max Lausburgh, bearing
date February 9 1904, and March 4, 1904 re-
snectively. and the deed made in pursuance
thereof. recorded among the land RECORDS $50 OF
Prince William county, in Liber ~, page 90
and subject also TO the contigent dover right
Of the wife of the said Max Lansburgh III the
eanity of redemption in said property.
Terms of Sale-One-third of the purchase
money in cash on the day Of sale and the resi-,
dine In two equal installments at SIX ara
twelve months from the day of sale, the de-
ferred instalments TO bear interest at t1e ra.e
of six per cent per annum from the gay Oh
sale until paid, and to be evidenced oy lne
notes or bonds of the purchaser or purchasers
with approved personal security and the u.ie
10 be retained until the fall payment oil the
purchase money. The purchaser or purchsasS,,
ers NAV At their option pay all in cash. All
conyeyancine to be at the cost Of the purchas-
err or purchasers. ,,,., p c.roNr
J.B. r. THORNTON,
Commissioners of Sale.
I. John S. Beach, Clerk Of the Corporation
Co1rt of Alexandria, do certify that James X.
Cation has executed bond with approved sure
Nv as required by the above decree.
JOHN s. BEACH. Clerk.
RY NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, ID. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

A NNUAL MEETING NOTJCE-Notice
~ is hereby given that the annua, meeting
of the stock holders Of THE WASHINGTON
REAL ESTATE COMPANY will be held in
the principal Office of the company, No. III
south Fairfax street. Alexandria, Virginia,
on Monday, the FIFTH (5th) day, of JUNE,
A. ID. 1925, at o'clock p. m, for the election
of officers for the ensuing year aud the trans
action of such other business as may constitu-
tionally come before said meeting.
Books for the transfer Of stock will be
closed on Saturday, May Goth, to Tuesday,
June 9th, 1905. both dates inclusive.
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
WILLIAM ii. BADEN, Secretary.
myl3,20,27
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
BY order of the Committee on Light.
anr05fmvf6 ] B. WALLER. Gle
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS,
" CITY Hall Anil 25 fytl5

~ City Hall, April %, 1906.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to l.. f.
Uhler. chairman Of the Committee on Light,
will be received at this office until s p. m,
Tuesday May l6, 1905. for the ENTIRE OUT
PUT OF COAL GAS TAR of tie city gas
works during the next fiscal year, commenc-
ing June /, 1906, and ending May 81, 1906.
Bidders must agree to keep the tar in the
well at all times below the outlet or overflow
pipe, furnish and fill empty barrels and re-
move same from the works on presentation to
the superintendent of gas of prepaid orders
from this office within twenty -four hours after
barrels are filed, 50gallons Of tar constituting
a barrel. The successful bidder must enter
into contract with the Committee on Lighter
faithful compliance with the above provisions.
The committee reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
By order of the Committee on Light.
apr25 I'd J. b. WALLER, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

DLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the annual
4 meeting of the stockholders of the
DEWEY HOTEL COMPANY will be held
at 12s south Fairfax street, Alexandria. Va,
on MONDAY. June 8, 1905, at o'clock p m.
HENRY f. WOODARD, Secretary.
my9 til
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
HOSPITALS CROWDED
MAJORITY OF PATIENTS WOMEN
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Saves Many
From this Sad and Costly Experience.

It is a sad but
true fact that
e v cry yea r
brings an in
crease in the
number ofopera.
tons performed
upon women In
our hospitals.
More thanthree-
fourths of the
patients lyin 6
on those snow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
RuR z. Knox. Auctieneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
d CORPORATION Court of the city of Alexan-
dria. Va. rendered on the 3lSt day Of Jann-
ary. 1901, in the chancery cause therein pend-
ing between William T. Emerson and wife,
complainants, and Isabel o. Price and others,
defendants. the undersigned Special Commits
sioner of Sale will sell at public auction at IL
SATURDAY,
the 18th day of May, 1905.
in front of the Royal street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city of Alexandria,
Virginia. the following real estate belonging
to the estate of the late John P. Emerson, to-
wit: ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND WITH
THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
THEREON situated on the west side of Payne
street and south side of Duke street, and
fronting on Duke street lS5 feet ll5 inches,
more or less, and on Payne street go feet
inches more or less The above property
will be offered first as a whole, and If no sat
;sfactory bid is received for the same as a
whole II will then be offered in parcels as
follows, namely:
1. THE LOT OF GROUND with the cot
taee and other improvements thereon situated
at the intersection of the south side Of Duke
street with the west side of Payne street, front
ing on Duke street 100 feet, and running
southwardly in depth and fronting on Payne
street $50 feet.
2. FOUR BUILDING LOTS on the west
side of Payne street, commencing 100 feet
south of Duke street, each fronting on Payne
street Is feet inch, and each running west
wardly in depth 1856 feet III inches, more or
less.
3, FOUR BUILDING LOTS on the south
side Of Duke street, commencing 100 feet west
of Duke street, one fronting on Duke street
% feet III inches, and the remaining three
fronting on Duke street 20 feet each, and all
running southwardly in depth 80 feet, more
or less.
Terms of Sale-One-third Of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale, and the res
idue in two equal installments at six and
twelve months from the day Of sale, the de
ferred installments to be evidenced by the
notes of the purchaser or purchasers, and to
bear interest ut the rate Of six per cent. per
annum from the day of sale until paid, and
the title to he retained until the full payment
of the purchase money and interest. All
expenses of conveyancng at the cost of the
purchasers. JAMES X. CATION,
Special Commissioner of Sale.
hereby certify that James r. Cation, Spe-
cial Commissioner Of Sale, as above, has exc
cuted bond with approved security as requir
cd by the decree of sale above mentioned.
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, ID. &.
The above sale is postponed to SATUR-
DAY, May 20.
JAS. K CATION. Commissioner of Sale.
apr19 I'll
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Special Offer.

Send $l.OO before January 81, 1905 for sub
scription for the year 1905 and we will send
you free the November and December mum
bers of l905-fourteen months for 81 90 or the
price of twelve. Address McClure's, AGO
East % Street, New York City. Write for
agents terms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
DRUGGISTS.
DRUGGISTS.
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
DRUGGISTS.
r.nrnnrr,rn

COKNtK FhINOE ANU MINT AA
Prescriptions a speciality,
English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolia, Hedyosimia, Gerauium and Florida
Water; Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Sponges,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; full assortment of Patent
Medicines Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices of all kinds, and a
select stock of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
i holders of the COLUMBIAN MARBLE
OUARRYING co. will be held at 1913 south
Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va, MONDAY.
June 5. 1905, at o'clock p. m.
HENRY +. WOODARD, Secretary.
n,vQ td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
r1CCLURE'S
MAGAZINE

Is "the cleanest, most stimulating, meatiest
general magazine for the family" says one
Of the million who read it every month. II Is
without oupstiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
AtpxAs,,stl aAyrrrt >Asp v s Aj,vth4lsE6.
MEETINGS..

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock:
l holders of the PLAZA APARTMENT
HOUSE COMPANY will be, held at the Of
fee of said company. No l2S south Fairfax
street, Alexandria, Virginia. on MONDAY /.
May %, 1905, at 2 o'clock p. m. BY order OF
the Board of Directors.
r. f. BRADLEY, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

Manufacturing Pharmacists and Dealers in
Paints. Oils, Window Glass, Dyestufis, Spices,
Druggists Fancy Goods and Specialties. I'M
porters Of Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Per-
fumery, Olive OIL, &c.
Agents for John Lucas & Co.'s, Tinted
Gloss Paints, Masury's LIQUID Colors and
Devoe's Lead and Zinc Paints.
Goods shipped the day order is received.
Quotations furnished by return mail. Cor
respondence solicited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

ANADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING
"A of the MOUNT VERNON AND MAR
SHALL HALL STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED, will be held at the eompany's of
fees. III south Fairfax street, Alexandria,
Va. on MONDAY. May %, 1905. at o'clock
pm HENRY +. WOODARD,
my9 I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
FOUNDERS AND MACHINIsTs.
VIM. S. MOORE

MACHINIST. IROE AND BRASS FOUND
Err, SHIPSMITH AND BLACKSMITH,
(0LD DOMINION woRKsl
South Union Street /: Alexandria, Va,
Will furnish and repair all kinds Of Ma
chinery, Iron and Brass Castings, Wrought
and Cast Iron Fences, Mill Work, Ship and
Blacksmithing, Edge Tools, Mill Picks, Fac
ing Hammers, and all kinds of Mill Work
made and repaired at the shortest notice and
at reasonable prices. The highest market
price paid for old Wrought and Cast Iron,
Brass and Copper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
GROCERIES.
JOHN AHERN 4 CO.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS
And Dealers In
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stock
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing to be had in this line.
We hold largely in United States bonded
warehouse and carry In stock various brands
Of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have also in store superior grades OF
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, &c.
Satisfaction Guaranteed as TO Price and
Quality. 50
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

OTTERBURN LITHA WATER.-This
~ water is indicated in all affections due to
Uric Acid. Diathesis, Gout, Rheumatism,
Stone in the Bladder, Kidneys or Liver
Bright's Disease and Kidney Diseases OF
every form For sale by
WAKEFIELD 4 HALL,
Sole Agents Cor. Prince 4 Fairfax SITS.
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"The Best At Any Price,"

Great features are promised for next year
or more wholesome interesting short stories
in every number, continued stories, beautiful
pictures in eolors, and articles by such famous
writers as Ida NJ. Tarbell. Lincoln Stetiens,
Ray Stannard Baker, John La Fargo, William
of it right into your home by taking adyant-
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-05

been enacted down 70 this Gay. fer
The restraint. encouaeement and bet
terment Of humanity u seems almost
sttarge how muoA Of the Mosaic law
endures today-not only that prohibit.
i've OF the many crimes o which the
human heart is rroi but that pertain
ing TO matters OF minor bit import.
ant detail. known pcw as municipal or
police REGULATIONS. Tie prime pies of
sanitation which redeemea Cuba from
yellow fever were substantially tal
lowance being made for difference OF
time and placer those ordained by
Moses for ibe camp of Israel for the
government aud prcservation Of three
millions OF people The writer had
occasion once 10 trace the law of hail
mon, 60 IT'S source. and found it frs
ia the law Of Moses mex IN the Ro.
man civil law. aad last in Engl'sh an D
modern iurisrrucence.
70 the unthtnkiar the Mosaic law is
con -idered (lt u charity ! Wlshi say
he unthinting do consi4er) simply
moral and spiritual. while in fact ~
goes, minutely even. 20 regulation Of
a great variety Ct human and worldly
affairs
Nobly suprlet~ ~enung the Mosaic
laW relaxing its r'gidity ;empedas
it's severity broadening its beueh-
cences, was the later law Of the wonG-
rous Man Of Nazareth. the greatest
Of the worlds great teachers. who
taugh. what cnr laws and orr courts
seek TO ,eacn toiay-that which tends
to make meu hotter, ha1rier. more
prosperols and harmonious
And so law is q growth IA grcs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-05

Harry's hack line deserves yow
pat ronage Gala promptly answered
Oklahoma Ave. Stables. Grimom
Smith. Phone r.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-05

Law ami Lawyers" is the subject Of
a brilliant grafton delivered hy Cap
tain BENZ. r. Hesler, before the bar
association of tue ,wo territories last
week at Shawnee and is as follows
The difference between savagery
and civilization is law, and despite the
law We still have the savage. he being
very persistent type Of the genus
homo The giant traglo1,te. rugged
and hairy armed with his knotted
club and clad in the skins Of wild
beasts. without serse enough to bnild
a fire to cook his food issued from
his cave ia quest Of prey and colt
quest, w1rshlpping cnly, If thought OF
a superior power penetrated his thick
sKuil and little brain. the god OF Drawn.
But even this poor creature and his
descendants from a primitive state
paid a substantial tribute to law, by
their observance Of f. IN their crude
way. They learned and recognized
that law was rule. necessary TO Their
own existence and maintenance; and
without legislation or letters with.
out any OF the accessories. aids o.
eoaveniences OF later tines, f5rmulat
ed their codes. which were embotied
in their traditions and became a vital
part. an essential agency f. The ord
erIy arrangement Of their simple al
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-05
About the Contents.

This magnificent library contains
about 2,Oo9 pages Of text, clearly and
beautifully printed on heavy paper
Within its covers are found nearly
sixty stories, representing the best
work of over ffty Of the great Amer
lean writer's. (see list above). These
stories are veritable gems Of litera-
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not fragmentary. as IN many so
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best, as well as the highest priced,
produced in the world, simply because
American authors are writing pure,
terse.. vigorous English, and develop
their plots with skill and power with
out undue prolixity. II is the cream
Of these stories only which has gone
into the Library of American Fic-
ton" and the list of authors given
above will show how enormously val
liable is such a library in a home
where the mothers wish their children
early to form correct taste in literary
matters. II is not too much TO say
that In variety OF style IN richness OF
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this set Of books is absolutely IN
squaled, and we strongly and urgent
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-01-05
Law and Lawyers
Capt. Hegler'S Theme

fairs. SUI orfc'a' cbser crs hive
though. that only aight was the ruler
among our urlea~ned progeniturs. Rat
more careful research shows hat they
had both their civil and criminal pro
eednre. rudimentary and sadly .mper-
feet, we say, but fitted to their cir
cumstances, condition. environment
and time.
Later ages BROUGHT aritten lang
uage. with Gems a1uent enlargement of
civilization. and marked development
OF law, with clearer definition aud
Put owing TO the alb
sence Of PRINTING this advance was on
" enjoyed by the select lev, who in
the plenitude of their superior learn
ing amtly demonstrated to their fel-
low ner. often To their sore oppres-
sion and distress, the strength of the
maxim that knowledge IS power.
And if the gowned gentlemen OF the
tablet reed md scroll with his grave
countenance ana disnired hearing was
not kina, he was surely the power
behind the thrcne. exciting the con
trolling influence Of human affairs.
Moses is commonly regarded as the
first great Law g.ver Of recorded time.
And the principles he eSpouaded as
delivered to him from Smai's smoking
summit. are the bases of al that has