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The Washington times., 1906-05-07
SPEAKER CANNON
REACHES SEVENTY
Everybody Making Fuss
Over Uncle Joe's'
Birthday.

This Is ''Uncle Joe" Cannon's birth
day-his SEVENTEEN anniversary.
Everybody IN public life is making
something OF a fuss over Uncle Joe to-
day
A storm OF applause greeted the
speaker when he appeared on the floor
or the House today. Republican and
democratic, members. rising IN their
places. applauded Uncle Joe" for sew
eral minutes. A low bow from the
Speaker was his acknowledgment.
IN his prayer Chaplain Couden asked
divine blessing upon the Speaker. who
To-Day Is crowned by the glory OF seven
ty years of usefulness. Lengthen his
years, keep him in health. strength. and
yisor 10 his family anc his friends and
MS country.
The great official event OF the occa-
sion Will be the reception at the Airing
ton tonight. when the Speaker will be
the guest of the House-Republicans and
Democrats alike. About 1.5O0 invita-
tions have been sent out. and among
those to do him honor will be the Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United
States, the Cabinet, the Supreme Court
justices. and the press
The decorations for the occasion are
10 be unique. Half the room in which
Speaker Cannon will receive his friends
the Capitol building and grounds. Old
friends and neighbors from Oanville
have sent wreaths and other floral deco
rations- Mr. Cannon is a native OF
Guilford. n. C. and. If his friends have
their way. no will be the first Southern
man since the war TO become a White
House occupant.
No man would decline TO become
President OF the United States" is the
way Uncle Joe" answers their an
peals. But no man can afford TO be
4 candidate for the place. The bee IS
not bothering me- want 10 do my
work as Speaker; that will be glory
enough for me. and II I were a can
didate I'd have 10 lie about my age.
and I'd have 70 live constantly in fear
and trembling. not as TO whether I'm
doing my duty. but as 10 whether, by
doing my duty, wouldn't give offense
TO somebody
II guess I'll just go along and tend
my own business"
The Washington times., 1906-05-07

Heart disease and general debility are
believed to have caused the death of
Martha Clements, colored, sixty-two
years old. whose decomposed body was
found in a second floor room in the old
Lyons mansion at the head OF Twenty
fourth and S streets northwest yester-
day.
Detective Hartigan of the Central
Office. Coroner Nevitt. and Policeman
Rollins. of the Third precinct. who in
vestigated the case. say they entertain
no idea that the woman met with foul
play or committed suicide. She was
last seen on October q, when she said
she was going TO visit her ninety-nine-
year-old mother in Chambersburg. Pa
Owing to the fact that she had de-
clared her intention Of visiting her
mother. she was not missed
Yesterday afternoon William Ashton,
who runs a truck garden on the old
Lyons estate, detected a strong foul
odor in the house The smell was traced
to the door of Mrs. Clements room
He looked over the transom and says
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
FOOD SCARCE EXCEPT
FLOURAND POTATOES
Greedy Feeding Thousands
on Limited Supplies.
EFFORTS TO REDUCE NUMBER
Arrival of Army Officers Facilitates
Distribution of Supplies Among
Frisco Sufferers.

Nealy a quarter of a million OF San
Francisco earthquake and fire victims
are being fed by the army. while
rations, except -four and potatoes, are
becoming alarmingly scarce in the
stricken city. according 10 reports of
General Greely to the War Department.
In a telegram dated Saturday night,
General Greely stated that conditions
Saturday were slightly improved. The
number of rations issued that day in
san francisco alone were $4,000. An
other telegram, dated yesterday and re-
ceiVed this morning. is as follows,
Quarter of Million Dependents.
conditions are steadily improving
The arrival of thirty-six officers. permits
assignments to numerous camps Of com
manding officers, TO insure the decency
OF order and sanitation. Rough esti-
mates place the number of persons thus
living at $1,000. Naturally, such large
bodleS become threatening factors as
regards the future health OF the city.
w hen practicable. further report will
be made on the number of campers
which Is apparently increasing Regis
traQon and census of their number is
progressing Presumably the mouths
Ied today will approximate a quarter
OF a million.
Restricting Distribution to Men.
Am proceeding with methods caIcu-
lated 10 largely reduce this number,
through the institution of facilities for
cheap meals and gradual restrictions on
Issue to male adults RatiOns are plen-
tiful a s far as flour and potatoes 20,
but extremely limited as to other art
!cles'
Congress Money for Greely.
An amount appro oximating $500. 0G0 has
been placed at the disposal Of General
Greely, to be used by him in the pur-
chase of supplies. This money is part
OF the $2500O00 appropriated by Congress-
for the San Francisco sufferers.
General Greely made II clear to Sec
retary Taft that the money was needed
TO pay for supplies already purchased,
ana also fresh neat, Whicn is indis,
pensable- 1t was on these representa-
tons that the money was turned over
10 the general
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
WOOD ALCOHOL MEN
TO HAVE AN INNING

Representatives Of the wood alcohol
industry Will be given a hearing on the
free alcohol bill by the subcommittee
Of the Senate Finance Committe on next
Thursday.
The bill authorizes the elimination OF
duty on denaturiZed alcohol. Senator
Aldrich, chairman OF the Finance Com
miIJee. and who is also chairman OF the
subcommittee considering the bill. IS
said 10 be head OF the opposition TO the
bill.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
PREPARES CHARGES
AGAINST PIERCE
MCWade to Take Case Before
President and State
Department.

The State Department has not yet
taken any cognizance of the controversy
between Third Assistant Secretary OF
State Peirce and Robert McWade, for
mer consul general to Canton, in re-
gard TO the transfer of the $500 tiger
skin rug from the possession of Mr.. Nc
Wade 20 Mr.. Peirce and it's return to
the original owner last week
Both Mr.. McWade and Mr.. Peirce are
awaiting an opportunity to go before
the House Committee on Foreign Az
fairs TO tell more OF what they know
concerning each other.
In the meantime Mr.. McWade Is pre-
pairing formal charges against Mr.
Peirce, which he hopes to file with both
the President and State Department.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Earthquake Caused
Big Lake to Form

SACRAMENTO, Cal, May IA gigan-
tic landslide. caused by the earthquake.
mas damned the Capay Valley in Gold
county. The dam that has fallen from
the mountain side has backed up water
100 feet deep. 1t is hoped that the water
will overflow gradually. but if the dam
gives way there viii be serious trouble
The towns of Capay. Rumsey. and
Guinda are threatened, and the inhabi-
tdnts, aggreEaung nearly a thousand
people. are camped on the hillside
The dam might have been blown out
with dynamite at the earlier stage. but
Il IS now too late to do this
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Row in Chinese Restaurant.

Some trouble occurred in the Chinese
restaurant on King street yesterday
evening, between the Chinese propri-
etors and some colored men. Captain
Webster appeared on the scene. and
Carter. colored, under arrest He az
peared, however, TO be the wrong MN
and he was released by Justice Cston
this morning
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
JEWELS STOLEN FROM
MRS. ELLI0TT'S HOME

Thieves or a thief yesterday forced an
entrance 10 the rear parlOr of Mrs.
Fobert K Elliott's home. 400 L street
northwest and stole jewelry valued az
$40. The theft was reported 10 CAPTAIN
Boardman. and detective Cornweu Is
making an investigation. Among the
stolen articles is q gold breastpin with
amethysts and pearls set in IL, an ex-
pensive necklace, and a scarf pin.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.

Mrs Virginia Makeley. widow Of Lee
Makeley, died at her home IN Duke
street yesterday morning. Mrs. Makeley
had been Ill with pulmonary trouble Tor
some time She was thirty-nine years
Of age. She Is survived by one son. Lee
Makeley. The funeral viii take place
from st. Paul's Church tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock and the interment will
be made in the Southern Methodist
Cemetery
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Personal Mention.

Stanley Viers, formerly Of Geores-
town, who has been in New York citv
Tor several months, is here on a visit
10 his mother, Of . street northwest
George Connell, son of the late ~
Connel. Of Georgetown, is here on a
visit from Pittsburg
Thomas Fullalove is spending several
DAYS In Georgetown with his mother.
walter l.. 1'almer IS having repairs
made to his home, 1913 THRIFT bird
street northwest
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

brought into court created quite a
scene by cursing and abusing the police
men who arrested her. Justice Cation
sent her 70 jail for six months. II was
with much difficulty that the policemen
removed the woman from the court
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Auto cOllides win Street Car.

An automobile operated by 3. s
Smith. of 1877 2 street northwest was
struck by car Of the Capital Traction
line on NJ street, between Thirty-first
and Thirty-second, Saturday afternoon.
and DAMAGED to the extent of s..
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Small Blaze at Doyle Home.

No Engine Company responded TO a
IocaI alarm for fire in the home of
J. +. Doyle. 3I12 Q street northwest
Saturday afternoon. The flames were
eXtfnguished before any damage was
done.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Assaulted Wife on Street.

Some excitement was created on Jef-
ferson street Saturday evening. when
John Young. colOred, assaulted his wife.
Mary Young Young was fined SO in
the police court this morning.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
TIMES RELIEF FUND
NOW AMOUNTS TO S9o1.55

The following contribution for the CAL
lIornia relief fund was received BY The
knowledged, $99055; E c., 81 Total.
1891 SO.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Funeral of Henry c. Field.

The funeral Of the late Henry c.
Field took place from his home in South
Lee street yesterday and was largely
attended The funeral services were
condemned by the Rev. Dr. Mouse.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
NEWS OF GEORGETOWN
John C. Brawner Receives Injuries.

John C Brawner. a white man seven
ty-five years of age, of Fairfax Court
house. Va. while in an alleged intoxi-
Gated condition. Saturday, fell from a
vehicle on the Aqueduct bridge. and re-
ceiVed slight bruises on the head. He
was taken to the Georgetown Hospital.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Made Scene in Court Room.

Tessie Crlss was before Justice Cation
in the police court this morning. having
been arrested on the charge or giving
a soldier from Fort washington an over
dose of cocaine. The woman when
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Arrested for Wife-Beating.

Andrew Beverly, colored. forty-ffve
years old, Of 1851 TWenty-siXth street
was arrested on Saturday by a police
man OF the Seventh precinct for the al
legged beating of his wife. 1t was stated
that Beverly kicked his wife in the face.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Arrested for Theft.

John Dugan was before Justice Cation
this morning on the charge OF stealing
set OF harness from Hyiman BayIiss.
justice eaton continued the case.
The Washington times., 1906-05-07
Death of Mrs. Jane Beach.

Mrs. Jane Beach, widow Of James
Beach. died at her home in South Lee
street yesterday She is the mother OF
Theodore and Leroy Beach.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
EAST RRookEiELp.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. D. Wheatley were in
Montpelier Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Angel were in
Randolph Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. " B. Carpenter are visit
ing in Boston and vicinity.
Mrs. E. j. Trask has been visiting
relatives in Randolph and Roxbury.
Flora Stoddard is working in Randolph,
and Iona Stoddard is teaching in Chelsea
Relatives from Concord, N. H., have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. g. K. Sprague
Bert Harm gton of Gaysville was with
his brother, E. G. Harrington, over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Smith and Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Seymour were IN Randolph
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. K. Sprague and Mr..
and Mrs. F. Z. Holmes were in Barre last
week Tuesday.
News has been received of the death OF
Mrs. Myrtle Shay of Montpelier, formerly
Miss Myrtle Sprague.
With telephone in the house, rural
free delivery and order carts from the
several stores at the door, we all feel like
settling down and enjoying the cold
winter.
e. G. Jackson, F. l.. Peabody, G. H.
Bigelow, W. f. Medcalf, j. M. and G. r..
Angel and 2. G. Reed were in Williams
town Friday to attend the ninth Masonic
district meeting.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20

Relating to appointment to scholarship
IN case ot vacancy.
Increasing salary Of clerk Of Windsor
county court to Ssi00.
Among bills killed weFe:-
Increasing salary Of fish and game COM
missioner and appropriation for support
OF tlsh hatchery.
kxempting 80 OF wages from trustee
process.
The automobile bill provoked the final
contest Of the session. The House general
committee, after weeks Of deliheration,
signed long and somewhat drastic bill.
fhis was fearfully ana wonderfully
amended by the House, reeommitted,
amended some more and finally passed.
II came before the Senate Wednesday aft
ernoon and, after being tinkered further,
was cast aside and, by vote Of Is 10 ., a
short bill amending the present law was
substituted. This bill was one that had
previously been beaten in the House.
A conference eommittee prepared new
bill, based on this bill, with some addi-
tions and Improvements, and II was finally
adopted by both houses. The new law Is
a modified form OF the English automo-
bile law.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
r II. S. NOTES.

School will close tomorrow for two
weeks vacation.
The dance after the basket ball game
had an attendance of about foIDk Music
was furnished by Richard Grant, pianist.
The seniors are to have dance IN
Dubois & Gays hall tomorrow night with
music by the Randolph orchestra of five
pieces. A dance order of "a figures has
been prepared
The High school pupils presented a
handsome study clock and nicely bound
Bible to Principal E. G.. Ham for Christ
mas gifts; hand-painted bon bon dish
and a copy OF Miss Waller's book,
Through the Gates of the Netherlands"
to the first assistant, Miss Mary 8. Dubois,
and another hand-painted china bon bon
dish, and copy OF Gray's Elegy bound in
burnt leather, to the second assistant,
Miss Frances Warner. Mr.. Ham acknowl--
edged the gifts in happy speech.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
0ROOkFiELD.

Mrs. Lauriston Stone is visiting friends
in Berlin.
Mrs. Helen Wilcox and Lawrence were
in Barre last week.
Mrs. Rose Stone is working at Herbert
Salisburys in Randolph.
Fred Keyes remains very sick. Herbert
and Elmer Keyes are better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Labonta OF Northfield vis-
tied at Mr.. Harvey's Sunday.
w. H. Ketchum, Edgar Moulton, Misses
Lima Price and Lucy Fullam are on the
sick list.
Miss Ethel Spooner, who has been
working for Mrs. s. B. Holden, is at home
on vacation.
George Parmenter of Henniker, N. H.,
and Miss Florence Smith OF Newport, N.
n. have been visiting relatives in town.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20

We have five, fine, yearling thorough
bred Jersey heifers that will sell at
farmers prices. \. l.. AND Z. |. BoyDEN.
There was a daughter born TO Frank
Howard and wife last week.
A. NJ. Adams is confined 10 the house
with the grip and the Brookfield stage is
driven by MS son, Ray.
Fred Howard, who had been in Taunton
several weeks at work in an insane asy-
lnm, came home sick last week Tuesday.
Mss Blonde seymour of Hyde Park is
visiting her parents and other relatives
this week. She is stenographer for
ex-Goy. {. ;. Page.
About twenty-five neighhors and
friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Parish met
with them Tuesday evening to remind
them that they had been married twenty
five years. The party was quite informal
and surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Parish.
They had about 20 letters and kilograms OF
congratulations from friends and rela-
tiyes. The evening was spent in pleas
antry relating to such events. Rev. DR..
Homer White OF Randolph was present
and read poem adapted to the occasion
which completed the literary part OF the
program. There were many useful and
beautiful presents left with Mr.. and Mrs.
Parish as reminders OF friendship and
good will. This was a happy event and
happily planned and carried out.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
n. II. Harper Dead.

Henry H. Harper, aged "a years, died at
half past four O'clock Monday afternoon
at his late home on Forest street. He had
been very seriously ill with heart disease
and kidney trouble in the summer, but
rallied so that he was able to be about
again until recurring attack prostrated
him some days ago and ran its quick and
fatal course.
He had long been resident OF this
place and an honest, industrious man,
who turned his hand to many ways for a
hard earned livelihood. His first wife
was Matilda Bonum, who died in 1889,
leaving him with five children, who are
Henry Harper of Salesville, X. l., Samuel
Harper and Mrs. Hester Sulham Of Provi-
dence, r. l., Miss Ida Harper of New
York and Mrs. Charles White Of Ran
dolph. For his second wife, Mr.. Harper
married Mrs. Elizabeth Aldrich Of Man
chester, N. H., who survives him.
The funeral will be at two o'clock this
afternoon in Bethany church, Rev. Fraser
Metzger officiating, and burial will be in
Southview cemetery. Two sisters of the
deceased, Mrs. Adeline Goodrich Of South
Burlington and Mrs. Minerva Merchant Of
Williston. and the daughter, Mrs. Sulham
have arrived for the service.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
NORMAL NOTES.

Miss Farnham has been obliged to leave
her work for the present on account OF
illness.
Much sympathy is felt for our janitnr,
Mr.. Washburn, on account OF the con-
tinued illness OF his wife.
Most Of the students will return to
their homes for the Christmas vacation
which will begin Saturd ~ afternoon.
A good literary program was provided
at the junior socisble Monday evening
and the entertainments was enjoyed by all.
The lady members OF the faculty were
very pleasantly by Miss Gates
az the Randolph House last Saturday
evening.
Prof. Howard spent Tuesday morning
observing the work in different depart
ments of the Normal and Training
schools.
Drawing at the Training school last
week was conducted by Miss Berry in
room /, Miss Farrand in room and Miss
Blossom i'm room 3. Miss Folsom's ILL
ness prevented her taking the work in
room l.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
NORTH ROYALTON.

Mr.. Perkins from Barnard is working
for Henry Dutton.
Frank Hyde was in Williamstown last
week and has now gone to West Wood
stock for the winter.
Several OF the South Royalton High
school pupils who live in this vicinity are
home for a two weeks vacation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
WEST sRookFiELD.

Perley Rand has recently been suffering
from quiDsy sore.
e. r.. Bowman has rented his farm to
John Ferris of North Randolph.
The rural free delivery started from
Randolph Monday with Charles Holman
as carrier.
Mr.. and Mrs E. E. Bowman have moved
from their farm and will sped the winter
with their daughter, Mrs. George West.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
Death of Lucius Blodqett.

Lucus Blodgett, for nearly 40 years a
we'll known resident OF Randolph, died
Thursday night, the 18th inst, after a
painful illness of five weeks due to the
presence OF an embolus in an artery of the
right limb that impeded circulation.
Mr.. Blodgett was born in Jericho, May
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20

Baskets from fIo0r, Connolly I, Jones 3,
Vail 1, Recete g. Wilkinson l, Buswell 3,
Hill 5.
Fouls, Connolly 5, Buswell 2. Umpire,
Dumas; referee, Park; timekeeper, Grant.
Fifteen minute halves.
The next game will be in Grange hall
Jan. II with the Montpelier Athletic club,
which has the reputation of being very
clean team.
AS the r. H. S. boys are to play here
after with teams more in their class, 1t is
hoped more interest will be taken in the
games, resulting in larger attendance.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
&. b. S. is, Co. h 26.

r. H. S. met its first defeat last Friday
night at the hands OF Co. II of Montpelier.
Co. Fl was very much heavier than X. II.
s. and used a great deal of roughhouse.
The lineup was as follows:-
n N n
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
Cattaraugus Cutlery.

2s patterns Pearl Handled Pocket
Knives for Xmss. Every knife war
ranted.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
Continued on "a page.)
RANDOLPH CENTER.

We have five, fine, yearling thorough
bred Jersey heifers that will sell at
farmers prices. n. l.. AND q. |. BoyDES.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
.A SuIsndid Assortment

OfChd,tmas Cards, Post Gard AL
buns. Post Cards, Calendars, Nmas
stationery in attractive boxes; also
Dennis m Crepe Paper, Tissue Paper,
Holly, Seals, Garlands, etc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
Tbe Newest Thing, "liill Climber
Toys" They Go and
Don't Break.
Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, Dolls.

Unbreskable Dolls, SOC and s5c each.
Imported Dressed Dolls, lOc TO 20
Kid body Dolls, 25c, soc, 15c and
q each,
RAG Dolls. Rubber Dolls and all
kinds Of Doh Heads.
SPECIAL;-A pretty dressed Doll
that sleeps, 23c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-12-20
Holiday Baskets.

A special Offering in Indian Work
and Waste Baskets. Worth soc each,
your choice 25c,
Rattan standard Work Baskets,
Iapanese Fancy Baskets, etc.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-10-04
Notice Co Tax Payers

Notice is hereby given that the mun'- cinsl assessor of the town .ot Skagway, Alaska, has completed the assessment of the real and personal property oi said town for the year 1906, and that the roll containing the description Of the propertv assessed and the valuations placed on the same for the purposes of taxation has been turned over 10 the common council of said town Of Skeg- way: and that the said common council of said town of SkaGway will meet as 8 board of equalization for the purpose ot eonsliziug the said valuations ot the said property, Tuesday, Octoher2, 1906; "Wednesday, ,IOctober 3, 1906; and Thurs day, October t, 1906, at the hour Of \ D. m. on said days. All persons are re- ouested to examine said assessment roll and it they have oJections 10 the valuations placed upon their property 10 present the same to the said board oi equalization at the meetings on the dsteS aforesaid.
 In witness whereof l have hereunto set my hand and seal ot office this su day of October, A. D, 1906. W. :. MCkea0,
 Municipal Clerk, town Of SkaR"ay' Alaska.
The daily Alaskan., 1906-10-04
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