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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-24

automobile in which to canvass among
recently annexed Jefferson Ward constitu-
ents.
judge James Keith-A new fishing out
Councilman John J. Lynch-(same)
Mr.. Mcdonald Lee-An increased appro-
priaton for the Virginia Oyster Navy.
Chief ". c. Puuer-Nin, new fire en-
slnes, TO be used in annexed territory.
Felix KeeEan-A hotel register for the
lexington. which cannot be- closed. Santa
Claus says Mr keesan is superstitious
about closing his register. and that guests
sometimes do IL unconsciouslyJ
Captain Geo. vs.. CLong Tom'D Haynes
One accident policy. affC riding special
protection against falling through hotel
cellar caps.
Harry St George Tucker-One improved
electric button. with which to omen the
jamestown Exposition
John J. Crutchheld-One assistant JUS
uce OF Police Court to handle civil cases.
Henry Cohn-The best method OF set
Ting tine dust problem. Also. showers
Tuesday to wash OF streets.
sheriff simon solomon-A clear field Tor
reelection.
Charles Marshall Graves-One ready
made monument suitable to be erected
Immediately. to the memory Of my late
friend, Edgar Allan Poe.
John Stewart Bryan-An Utopian gov
ernment for Richmond, with trans
parent City Hall
Ben T.. owen. Jr-One dozen Jars pre-
serves Onixed). one dozen Jars pickles
pin-money pickles preferred; also one
walking-stick.
Francis 5. Woodsou. Confederate edi-
tor Times Dispatch-One new pipe (Ir
Woodson told Santa Claus he did not
wish a new pipe. but that those assoc
ciated with him in his office insisted that
DE did
Scion r. Woodfn. managing editor
Times Dspatch--A staff Of editors and
reporters made up entirely Of willing
workers. who can match his staying
qualities and who never grow weary
i'm we'll doing"
Colonel John Murphy-A new fourteen
Eighth and Broad Streets
Mr.. Charles r. Bolling-The best known
recipe for clearing water I'm large guam
titles for municipal purposes
Alderman John /. Bm Nye) satter-
Geld-One dozen bottles OF guaranteed
hair restorer and one pair new Bill Nye
spcctacles.
Alderman William T. Dabney-One mu-
nicipai electric light plant CThis is for
the people. and Mr. Dabney is seeking
IL purely from patriotism and unselfsh
motives. He does not wish Santa Claus
to give him anything personality
Alderman Robert Whittet Jr.-Ten
thousand Piedmont cigarettes and some
chewing gum.
Roy. George w McDaniel-A now
church for the First Baptist congrega-
ton.
/ Mayor Carlton Acknowledgement rolls
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OF live wire" to be used IN emergency
Insurance Commissioner Joseph Button
A sure remedy for the determination OF
Wildcats"
Joseph Bryan-One large. new Office
building Gen stories preferred). and sug-
gestions for reviving interest in the Vir-
ginia Historical Society.
Alderman T. H Euett-A complete
library n all the books. records and pub
lic documents OF the city OF Atlanta 20
be used IN undertaking TO reform the
municipal government Of Richmond along
Atlanta lines.
chief 81 Police Werner-A dozen or
two new patrolmen who are not subject
TO cold feet"
Councilman ". Waller Morton-Sev-
oral new dredges and enough money 20
make Ochmond's harbor the finest ana
deepest on the Western continent.
United States Marshal Morgan Treat
About FIVE thousand new Republican vot
ers. TO be utilized mainly IN the Third
District. and usually only IN national
elections
Former Alderman A. BeIrne BIair-A
clear track FOR the State Senate. with an
danger signals down. CSir Blair told
santa Claus confdentiaIly that n he could
be assured Of this condition. he would
show the people OF Richmond q Wild run
for the Senate)
CITY Clerk Rem r. August-An Increase
Of salary and FIVE assistants. one OF
whom at least shall be stenographer.
Hon. Allen Caperton Braxton-CRefer-
ence IS made here 70 Governor Swanson's
request OF Santa Claus. Those OF His
Exceilency and Mr. Braxton are identicalD
Jake weus-The best definition OF the
word Foyer"
John P. Branch-A ready-made bath
house for the people OF Richmond.
Hon Richard Evelyn Suggestions
upon which to base several new legisla-
tive Investigations.
Hon Moses NJ Green-FYfty-seven
bushels Kentucky bluegrass seed. one car
load assorted potted plants. garden rakes
and other utensils for beautifying Capt.
toll Square.
Colonel John ". Richardson-A political
platform for the Ninth District which VIII
insure n Democratic victory At least once
IN a decade.
John Pendleton Kennedy-One new
State Library building.
r. F. Morgan-some certain method Of
Increasing the State convict road force
without at the same time increasing
crime.
A. ". Hartman. Jr.-One new vault in
which to place increased revenues brought
in by State Corporation Commission.
Senator Edward Echois-A large pocket
book. in which to preserve Il o. US"
W W. Baker-One new exposition
bearer Wintage Of 1907 preferred)
Colonel James r. Caton-An amended
insurance bill which will keep out wild
cats"
Hon. John w. Churchman-One new
two-cent passenger rate bill. which viii
stand the test Of the courts.
Hon. Aylett b. Coleman-One seat IN
the Senate OF Virginia.
Hon. Harry r. Houston-One school for
the 'colored deaf and blind.
Colonel Eugene c. Massie-An amended
Torrens system bill. which will meet the
approval OF the Legislature
Judge Martin Williams-A mining en-
gineer FOR the V. p. Z
Alderman Marx Gunst-One new col
ored almshouse. located at a point which
VIII please everybody.
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GROWN-UP CHILDREN WRITE
LETTERS TO SANTA CLANS
Prominent Men Give the Old Gentleman Sly Hints of What The
Would Like to Find in Their Stockings on
Christmas Morning.

Santa Claus paid a visit 90 Richmond a
few days ago. and although the old gem
ueman has always been considered rather
distant and non-committal. .Spe, tally with
reference TO the presents DE proposes
making. he very kindly consented 10 an
interview with representative of The
Times Dispatch. He would not say what
hc was going 20 give any one but he
agreed 20 tell what q great many pco-
pie of more or less prominence had asked
him for The list was very carefully
taken down and is full Of interest IL
commenced with the President OF tile
United states and runs through nearly
all the stages of public lfe embracing
the requests of Governors. Mayors. Con-
gressmen, Aldermen, State LEGISLATORS
and professional and business men
The wishes which Santa Claus alleges
We're expressed to him are almost as
varied AS those of school children. For
example, the articles desired run all the
way from the cheapest brands OF cigar
cites and chewing tobacco up to such
costly outfits as gas plants. public bath
houses settling basins and swimming
pools Coca-Cola and chewing gum APP
pear in the list. these requests being
regarded by Santa Claus as very modest
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Silver Tea.

The white Memorial Circle, Kings
Daughters. viii give silver tea or
Wednesday, January I'd. from TO
O'Clock, at No. 81 Floyd Avenue
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What Thew Asked For-


hesihhlnS with President Roosevelt.
nero is what santa Claus says he was
10 the public;
Hon. u. Eoosevelt-One new "big
out on the Fifty-ninth Congress.
"I'eu states Senatorshlp ON some fu-
'HIe '.iI4s' ilas lay. 'Santa Claus says
'.e Governor Us willing 10 reiinquish all
el"liils 10 presents thls year in consid-
.'inesty desires.)
!
/ Congressrnan Harry T. ,f.,.o.~,, o.
dozen assorted fancy veef- 49, ,,,,
I .,.4..,r.,,, o'o "ie7
Hon. Marshau b. booker-Ten thousand
,,, ,r -. e-'''-o lux l'ee uIsiilou-
cr,,,e 5000 7pg'.ch,s ee"pted 70 local
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Failure Of afr-brakes caused Tho o-rs-i--
nr ~ roc r0rth-rouud Memphis Toflfe-
iIe express on the Illinois Central near
l#aucan ky- inJurinR five persons
me Missouri University VIII establish { chair
- Journalism Eext septembes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-24

ond a one new high school building. to occupy aut
gem an entire block, il not more. rec,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-24

Insurance Commissioner Joseph Button
A sure remedy FOR the determination Or
wildcats"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-24

Joseph Bryan-One large. new ofic,
building Uen stories preferred). and sug
gestions for reviving interest in the Vir
ginia Historical Society.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-24

Alderman T. Il Ellett-A complete
library ~ all the books. records and pub
hc documents OF the city OF Atlanta. 20
be used IN undertaking TO reform the
municipal government Of Richmond along
Atlanta lines
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17
A WOLF IN REINDEER's CLOTHING.

A WOLF IN REINDEER's CLOTHING
An unsavory scandal has been IN.
earthed in Alaska regarding the Rev.
Sheldon Jackson's administration OF
the position of public educator in the
northwestern wilds. He is in the
employ of the Presbyterian church, on
stipulated salary, and Of the govern
ment on q much larger one, but he
has been mainly intent upon farming
out lucrative employment for his
church people in management of the
herds of reindeer, imported by the
government at great expense for the
sole benefit of the Eskimos. 1t ia
alleged that the increase Of reindeer
are purchased from their custodonians
at q greater price than it has cost
to import the animals, and tho church.
instead of the natives, is deriving the
only benefit from them. Special
agent Churchill, sent TO Alaska last
Summer for quiet investigation, has
compiled a document OF IT'S printed
pages OF this and other equally notable
moral deliuquencies which the rev
erend gentleman will be called upon
to acknowledge or explain.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THICKNESS OF THE EARTH's CRUST
1t is claimed by Hon. X. ]. Strut,
F. r. S., the we'll known British scien-
list, that the existence of rsdium in
quantitive measurement ut different
depths has enabled him to approx
mately estimate the thickness of the
Earth's crust. Rocks have been
gathered from all parts OF the world,
which under decomposition have liber-
ated the radium present in each. He
places the thickness of the shell at As
miles, and at that depth the temper
AZURE has increased to $500 degrees
Centigrade, the melting.point of iron,
or about thousand degrees Fahren.
heit. Notwithstanding it would seem
that this heat would be about all that
any planet would be able to carry
without frequent internal commoiion
and quaking Of the crust, Prof. Strut
estimates that the internal heat OF the
Moon is far in excess of that of our
own globe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE PATENT MODELS MUST Co.
An act OF Congress, passed last month,
authorizes the Secretary of the Inter
ior to dispose Of part Of all the model
exhibit of the Patent Office, by sale,
gift, or otherwise. This affords an
opportunity for polytechnic schools or
college, to obtain models of interest.
ing and we'll known inventions, for
illustration OF technical courses. 1t
is presumed that the pressing need OF
additional room is the reason for this
clearing out OF the many thousands OF
unique evidences OF inventive skill.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

SUBJECTS FOR REFORM.-On the 11th
day of next month, in Seattle, it is
announced there will be Q Reform
Convention, at which various tenn
perance societies will be represented
in behalf Of that perennial movement.
Now might it not be we'll for the pure
food interests to have finger in the
reform pie? In fact it would seem
that the latter topic completely over.
shadows the liquor question. Men do
not have to take liquor into their sys-
TENS, but with food is is different
The human body is not spiritual
enough to subsist without food. A
public.spirited woman in Minnesota
has given it out as her opinion that
bad stomachs cause more divorce suits
than poor whisky. Both cause much
trouble and there is ample room for
reformers in both fields.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

CORPORAL" Tanner, Commander
in.Cbief of the G. A. R., declares that
the passage by Congress OF an act to
abolish the canteen from National
Soldiers Homes, after March, to be
unwise and blow at real temperance.
an opinion that is heartily endorsed
by the veterans generally. They say
where tried, it causes the soldiers to
visit saloons. and one Department
Commander goes 60 far as to say that
Congress indicate by their action that
they have forgotten the old soldiers
services.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17
Taking Account OF Party Assets.

The meeting of Republicans in
Grand Army Hall last FRIDAY night,
was not large but probably made up
in sincerity of purpose what 1t lacked
in numbers, and even if that quality
existed il was certainly manifested
more 10y grim determination than the
rampant enthusiasm hitherto mani
Tested under gang-rule. And then, 1t
is announced, that but one " element"
WAS present, which should have en-
sured the most perfect harmony hnd
not the evidences of disintegration
been thrust so persistently upon at
tention 10y the absence Of SO many
hitherto lcalous confrerts.
Capt. Reinhart is said to have repre-.
scented the absent brethren, that other
clement" and he was called upon to
state when his element would "get
together He declared that they
would fall in line soon as they could
he informed oi the programme and
had considered the very liberal "whack
up" of ell the honors and an equal
distribution Of all the offices, proposed
by the regulars, now represented by
Postmaster Cavanaugh. The honors
referred to consist of places on COM
mittees and on the delegations to
county and State conventions, and it
was proposed TO divide the nomina-
tons for legislative and county offices
as equally as possible, taking into con-
sideration the salaries and relative I'M.
portance OF the respective positions.
Mr.. Cavanaugh presided, J. II.
Schiveley beat the tom.tom, II. L.
Lewis sounded the ugab, c. J. Lord
moved adoption of the treaty Of amity
and renewed good fellowship, and G.
c. Winstanley moved the appointment
of Peace Commission to present the
terms of the treaty to the discordant
element and urge its adoption. Mr..
w. was OF course appointed member
or the commission and the opera
house was suggested as the Ports.
mouth" for the important conference.
Mr.. Schively said there was nothing
the Republican party of Thurston
county needed more than harmony,
a truth that is 20 self-evident as to
render the remark quite superauous.
How to promote it, however-aye, that
is the rub! II would require the as
surance and diplomacy Of Roosevelt
to pour oil at the proper time and jus,
the right amount to secure peace
that might amount TO an armistice
wherein either party is ready to re-
sumo hostility at drop of the proven
bal hat, or fall of the mythical chip
from either shoulder.
l Might IS we'll, dear brothers. save
the worry and expense of campaign
Might just as we'll ignore conditions
as was done in the city campaign, and
justify it by the Hanna slogan, Lei
we'll enough alone!"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE Northern Pacific Railway Co.
placed itself in voluntary contempt OF
the Railway and Warehouse Commits
sion, at st. Paul, last week, by absolute
refusal to answer questions concerning
the rates paid connecting companies
on certain freight hauls. 1t is about
time that corporation was brought TO
a realization that the law (the people)
has some rights corporations are bound
to respect.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

PORTLAND is just now worrying over
q Chinese leper, who has made his
appearance in that city and evidently
come to stay. The matter presents
some of the difficulties acknowledged
by the convention of rats that deter.
mined it would be good thing to bell
the cat, 80 that it could not steal upon
them unawares. But the excellence
OF the suggestion did not save it from
failure when the question came up as
to which OF their number should place
the bell on Tabby's neck.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

1T is reported by the captain OF the
Abydos, which lately arrived at Ia.
coma, that she had . propeller. blade
broken off by dead whale, hundreds
OF which are now floating along the
Washington coast. lie declares that
he never saw so many anywhere, and
he accounts for it by the belief that our
coast must have been visitel by school
OF the big fish which came in contact
with the heavy propeller wheels OF
passing steamers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

WASHINGTON block, Seattle, was par
TALLY destroyed by fire Monday-loss
$4,000. An instance of heroism is
recorded of Roy Shotwell, who hav-
ing charge of the elevator, remained
at his post after the shaft had become
a roaring chimney, thus enabling
many occupants of the upper floors to
escape without injury.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

IMPROVEMENT IN MOVING. PICTURE
APPARATUs.-A great improvement is
made in moving picture projection by
a London inventor, in substitution OF
glass-plate for the celluloid film. The
taking of the pictures in spiral man.
ner, on circular glass plate, enables
long series, containing several hun.
dred pictures, to be contained in q
small space. The plate is Is inches in
diameter, while the photographs do
not exceed half an inch in length
The effect is said to be clearer and
steadier, and very slight alterations
are necessary in the projecting lantern
for substitution OF the revolving plate.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

BoURKE Cochran, who is now at Lake
Tahoe, Cal, writes the Bryan reception
committee in New York that while he
may not be able to formally accept the
invitation to be present, he cordially
endorses everything calculated to ex-
press the regard entertained by all
good citizens, and especially by all
Democrats, for the virtues, civic and
personal, of this distinguished Amer.
lean.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE LARGEST DRYDOcK WILL Be ON
PUGET SoUND.-A Washington dis
patch of recent date states that the
Navy Department is completing plans
for drydock at Bremerton that will
far surpass that at Mare Island, in fact
will be the largest drydock in the
world-750 feet in length. Such Q
dock seems to be required for the
trend towards construction of colossal
warships and gigantic ocean liners.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

A CHICAGO bank was looted of over
a million OF dollars, last week, by
its President, with the connivance OF
its Cashier. President Paul o. Stems.
land has disappeared and detectives
everywhere are on the lookout for him,
but the cashier, Herring, has surren-
dered to the police. The bank has
$4,000 depositors. many OF whom are
people of small means. The bank
closed and is in the hands OF receiver
to ascertain whether anything may be
saved from it's assets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

Boss Thacker, of the Knockers, says
that the uniform he now wears is the
insignia of the new vocation he has
adopted-that of an humble tiller OF
the soil, in the outskirts of the village,
where he enjoys the luxuries OF life
with An appetite sharpened by strenu.
Gus toll. Well planned and we'll ex.
pressed! By the way, we have heard
Mr.. Thacker's name mentioned in
connection with legislative honors by
his Republican friends.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE automobile is apt to lose some
OF the tony gloss due to its golden
cost, when it is known that plebeian
in New York by the name Of Laroche
has by some means come in possession
OF one and is using it for q woodsaw.
ing machine. He has attached a cir.
cular saw to the rear of the body with
. belt to the motor, and he now goes
about picking up such jobs Of wood
saving as are lying around loose. He
should be enioined.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE youngest railroad magnate'
in the United States, if not the world,
is Gurdon Thompson, OF Glasgow, No.,
who is but six years of age, and owns
100 shares Of stock in tho Missouri
Valley Electric Railroad, which trav-
erses what is known as the Black Soil
country along the Missouri river. The
stock was presented to the lad by his
grandfather, on his fifth birthday. He
takes great interest in the road and is
in position to actually grow up in
the business.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE Census Bureau at Washington
ha enumerated Isl cities in this
country with 10000 population and
over. New York has the largest land
area, with 100000 acres. New Or.
leans is next, with 125, 900 acres; Chi.
cago 1892 acres. Hoboken with
825 acres has the smallest land area.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE Chicago Federal Jury. on the
9Th inst, returned nineteen true bills
against the Standard Oil Co., OF re.
bates in various indirect forms. A
subsequent inquiry was made OF direct
rebates, but the findings have not
yet been announced. The maximum
amount of fines under the indictments
found will reach $3S0,OOO.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

RESIDES IN New YORK AND LIVES
AT SPoKANE.-Charles Sweeney, the
multi-millionaire mine operator Of
Spokane, and candidate for U. 8. Sen
ator before the last Legislature, has
transferred his place of residence, from
a legal standpoint, to New York city,
but expects to continue to make Spo.
kane his home. There is distinction
without much apparent difference.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

THE Portland Light and Power Co.
have been compelled to place their
wires under ground, at cost of $780,
600. 1t will take two years to com
plete the job.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

IT is reported that Chinese labor
will be given q test on the isthmian
canal, and that $500 of them will be
tried, and If it is found successful
many more will be employed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

GoMPERs HAS AROUSED AN ACTIVE
CAMPA1GN.-The threat OF Gompers,
President OF the American Federation
Of Labor, to make the attitude Of the
Republican party in Congress on all
questions affecting labor in the present
Congressional campaign an issue, is
causing the greatest consternat ion in
administrative forces and they have
sent some of their strongest men to the
aid OF Littlefield in Maine. who is just
now drawing the heaviest fire of the
Federation. Speaker Cannon and
Secretary Taft are both scheduled for
personal canvass for Littlefield.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

Mr.. Bryan has announced that if
elected to the Presidency he will not
be q candidate for a second term.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

QUITE number of the municipal.
ties 10 arrears to the State for their
license per cent. have concluded to set.
tie instead OF waiting payment and in.
curing costs Aberdeen ha. sent in
$1,000. representing delinquency and
interest; Oakesdale, $l03.33, and Ana.
cortes, 81 ,470.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

TWENTY-FIVE people were drowned
hundreds rendered homeless and half
million dollars worth Of property de-
stroyed by cloud-burst in Texas on
the 7th inst.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-08-17

BRYAN week is to have a delegation
from Missouri. Of 1000 excursionists,
headed by Gov. Folk and ex Governors.