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The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
FAvORS VICE ADMIRAL BILL.
Foster Thinks Navy Urgently Needs
officer of Higher Rank.

Officer OF Higher Rank.
Naval circles are much interested in the
proposition to create the Office of vice ad-
miral for Rear Admiral Evans and the
general impression Is that Congress will
take early action, so that the commander
in-chief may have the higher rank before
his feet touches any port in the Pacific,
az least.
d. ]. Foster. of the House Committee
on Foreign Affairs, is one Of the men,
bers OF the House who believes the Office
should be created. Discussing the bills
introduced on Saturday by Senator War
ner and Representative Kennedy, he
said:
There is no question but that we
should have the rank of vice admiral
for the commander OF the big feet that
Evans is plotting. Particularly is this
true if the fleet continues its voyage
around the world. Every little nation
has at least one vice admiral. and, ac-
cording TO international etiquette. he
would take precedence over Rear Admiral
Evans, who is commanding one Of the
largest fleets in history"
Published stories to the effect that the
friends OF Rear Admiral Schley would at
tempt 10 head OFF legislation creating the
higher Office in the navy unless II fell tc
him are denied by those close to the rear
admiral
They point 10 the fact that he is re-
tired and is not eligible. and intimate that
he is anxious only to have the rank es-
tablished because he thinks the navy
should have it.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
MILLIONS OF CANS ORDERED.
California Fruit Growers Get Spe-
ciaI Prices from Steel Trust.

Pittsburg, Dec. 22.-The American Can
Company, Of Pittsburg. has closed an
order for S00o0OOOO tin cans to be deliv-
cred in period covering five years The
California Fruit Gamers Association is
the purchaser, and the contract will be
placed in operation January next, run
ming until December 81, 1872
It is estimated that 6OOOO.OO0 cans are
needed yearly. and the immense tin plate
works at Monessen, Pa, will be put on
the work at once
The American Can Company has had
a contract for the last FIVE years With
the California people. but the number of
cans delivered has not been anything
near the number which will be needed in
the next five years and for which the
contract has now been signed.
It is said in Pittsburg that the Califor-
MA buyers were in position to demand
and obtain from the United States Steel
Corporation a special price IN tin for the
cans. else they would have erected a
plant Of their own on the Coast
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
CUPID GOES TO SCHOOL.
Attacks Four Teachers Who Now
Plan Joint Wedding.

Pittsburg. Dec 22.-When the teachers
at the Lexington School reported for the
regular weekly teachers meeting yester-
day morning, the principal, Prof. J. d.
Stockton. eyed with suspicion a sparkling
new solitaire on the third finger of the
left hand of each of four of his prettiest
teachers-Miss Grace Ryan. Miss Marie
Steele Miss Sara Moore, and Miss LYDIA
Kinsch.
After the weekly meeting had adjourned
Prof. Stockton called the four pretty
"marms' into his private office.
What does this mean. young ladies' %
he asked sternly.
It took some coaxing, but finally four
hesltating confessions were whispered.
And do you know, professor" declared
one of the quartet. ecstatically, they all
proposed on the same night. DIst a week
ago. We were all in party at the thea
ter last Saturday night. you know. We're
talking about joint wedding"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
THINKS COMPANION A BEAR.
Gunner shoots object In Bushes
and wounds FeIIOw-hunter.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Dec. Prank Tenn
pie of Millville. near here. while hunting
near Jamison City yesterday with Robert
Rogers, Of Unityville. mistOok Rogers for
bear and shot him through the hips. the
wound being so serious that Rogers re-
covery is doubtful
The two men were following the trail
Of bear and had separated. Some time
later Temple saw something moving in
the underbrush ahead of him, and, think
ing II was bear. fired. He was hOrrifed
20 discover that he had shot his compan-
ion. and. after tying UP the wound, ran
TO JamisOn City for physician.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
CURIOUS CROWD At MINE.
state COnstabuIary Drives 1000
Away from Inflated shaft.

West Newton. Pa, December 22.-The
State constabulary, brought here 10 pre-
serve order about the ill-fated Darr mine.
in which 200 miners lost their lives. this
afternoon charged 7,Oo0 curious people
from Pittsburg and surrounding towns
who came during the day.
In spite OF winnings, a great crowd
came here to-day, seriously hampering
the work of relief. Finally the constabu-
larry charged the crowds, and every one
who had no business in the town was
driven out Many of them were forced
to walk to COnnellsville, eighteen miles
away.
Clarence Hall. of the United States
Geological Survey who came here TO
take charge Of the relief work, was in
the mine the greater part Of the day. In
all, thirty-one bodies have been taken
out, leaving 80 in the mine.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
Number Seventeen Their Guide

Beach Haven, Dec. 22.-In the lives OF
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomas. Of Beach
Haven, the number II has played a most
conspicuous and fortunate part. Each
was born on the nth of month: they
were married on December Il, 1851; three
of their nine children were each born on
the 18th of a month; they have seventeen
grandchildren, and they celebrated the
hftieth anniversary of their wedding on
December Il.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
TAFT'S FAMILY TREE
Mother Spent Last Years of
Life Compiling 1t.
SHOWED PRIDE IN SECRETARY

Genealogical Data in Regard to
Torreys, Collected by Her Hus-
band, Judge AIphOnsO Taft, Pub
lished in History of Worcester
County, Mass, and Tells of Father.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
de25-tja1S Secretary.
The Confederate Veternn., As.oeintIon.

Inc NoAAcuet-lte eler1nS' association,
Camp III, L. c. Y. have arranged for
Christmas donations 10 needy veterans or
widows. Kindly send offerings early-not
later than DECEMBER 2EtO Mr. John
n Walsh. 637 T ST NV, or to. Or. ". p
Young, at the Office Of the Franklin In
surance Company. -419 Tenth st. NV
Very respectfully,
JOHN II. WALSH. Chairman.
Relief Committee: John n Walsh. Dr.
G. Wythe Cook. Dr. ". p. Young, DIT A
p. Mitchell, John r Cook. de21 q
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the National Rifles Hall
Association Will be held at the Office
Of its attorney, X. Kemper. 2lS King
street. Alexandra, Va, THURSDAY,
January 2. 1905. at 2:30 p. N. for the
purpose Of electing a board Of direc-
tors for the ensuing year. and the trans
action OF such other business as may
be presented. The books for the transfer
Of stock will be closed for ten days from
December p, 1877.
An annual dividend OF Z per cent on the
par value OF the stock has been declared
payable on and after January l, 1908
GEORGE W EVANS. Secretary
de22-i0t
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
SPECIAL NOTICES,

SPECIAL NOTICE-DATLY TIL Jan IS.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders Of the AnacOstia and PotO-
mac River Railroad Company, for the
purpose Of electing a board OF directors TO
serve for the ensuing year and TO trans
act such other business as viii properly
come before the meeting will be held at
me Office Of the company. Fourteenth and
last Capitol streets. Washington. d. c.
on SATURDAY. January IS. 1905. between
The hours of ] and 2. m.
Books for the transfer Of stock viii be
closed from January 10 January Is. 1905
both dates inclusive
+. J. WHITEHEAD
de23-tjaIS Secretarv
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23
,Innr ConrrntnInte Prin.t

Portland. Ne. Dec. 22.-More than 1900
people. including city and State officials
and many organizations. called at the res
idence OF Right Rev. Louis S Walsh.
Catholic Bishop Of Maine, to-day to con-
graduate him upon the twenty-ffth an
niversary Of his ordination as a priest.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Beni. X. Coles & Co., UphOlateriaE OF
all kinds Slip covers 500 9Th NV NJ. 65l6
All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn clrculation-a circulation in Wash
ingtOn larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital It's books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

The Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-23

Others from $50 a pair.
and up.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
TOWN TALK

The JeaersOu--Alaska ssea@Ehip compauy--leis Seattle last Tuesday and will reach here tomorrow at noon, The dates named yesterday were wrong. The Jefferson will bring mall.
 
 The down river stage is billed to leave at 10 o'clock tomorrow from Whitehorse, but in case of the arrival of passengers from the south ln time to take the morning train |, will be held for them.
 ....'
 The City Of Seattle has not yet been reported at Juneau. She Is expected to arrive here tomorrow, however, Ic is supposed that fog h detained her.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
MANUFACTURERS SAMPLES

|. 1 have about Thirty Pieces of beauti; Hul Eric @ Brac aud useful Cninaware, among which, are Delicately Shaped, Beautifully Hand Decorated Chocolate Pots, Creamers, Vases, Bon Bons, Cracker Jars, Sugar Bowls and Tea Pots. The designs are exquisite and oI the very latest and most popular patterns. These goods are master pieces of the best manufacturers of Europe and America, and must be seen to be fully appreciated. Tbe prices which we have marked on them are SO rediculously low that we are positively ashamed to quote them In print. Flew ever if you will come in we will whisper them to you, This offer holds good from now until December tWenty-fourth at eleven o'clock p, tn. -
 J. GKUTA,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
PEOPLE < IIs' IIt r'..5 'H3

Sam Guyos. the genial representa- tive of Fischer Bros, is in town. J. Gr,euway, a Dawson hotel man, is in the city on his way to Seattle. ". c. Blanchard, who is iu White horse ou busiress, will return tOmor- row.
 Mike Stone, a well known miner of the Ejoudika, is stopping at the Golden North,
 John E. Grey, merchant of Daw- SOD, IS .u the city and will 80 south to morrow oruczt day.
 Mrs. z. E Faulk, who is visiting 10 the ci,y, will return to her home at Conrad tomorrow.
  Js. Robcsou, @ merchant of Car cross. is a, the Pollen hoase, having come down this afternoon.
 psss., Frank s,uar. .s so far recovered from Che a1gc.s Q, bis fall on the lcs that he will be oo, o'tbe hospital this evening. Fred c. Congdon, formerly cOmmis- stouer of the Yukon, came iu ou this evenings train and is stopping at the Paue1 house.
 s,.'s Ms Nichols, wife Of the White Pass operator stationed at Bennett, came over on last evenings train and will re- main a day or two shopping,
 
 Harry Hershoerg, a leading merchant Of Dawson and one of the real old rm- CTS o' that country, is at the Golden North and vii, go south ca au early boat
 
 Mrs Sloggy. who has been in the Elondsse for several years, is stopping at the Golden North, having come over from Whitehorse on last evenings train
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
TO THE PEOPLE OF SRAGWAY

You all know that we hardIe the purest matured wines, whisAeys and iIouors, GUARANTEED UNDER THE PURE FOOD ACT of JUNE 3O'h 1906. Kentucky Bourbon, six yrs.
 old, per gall. .......,......S3 OO Sunny Brook, [the pure food
 whiskeyl, yrs. old, per gnl.... 1 OC Gibson Rye, the PREMIER of
 PENNSYLVANIA RYES, 10
 yrs. old, per gal al................ 3 co Port or Sherry, San Carlos Win
 cry, yrs. old, per gaI.......... l 50 Port or Sherry San Carlos Winery,
 8yrs, old, per gal............... ? 5C Eight year old Muscat, Angelica or Malaga, per gal .................2 5C And e lot of other brands too num-
 erous to mention,
 We also received on the s. $. Prin- cess May a shipment of the finest Scotch Whiskeys ever brought to Skagwsy. Duty paid at Skagway customs. We are agents for Pilsner and A. B. c. Bohemian bottle beer. Family Trade Solicited.
 Telephone 34, Free delivery,
 THE MONOGRAM
 BLOOM & KORACH, Prop
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
HERE f00 S300 GIVEN AWAY

After having very prosperous year we feel that we can afford to be as gen. erous as our competitor, and therefore we have decided to give away prizes 10 the value of $500, comprising the fol- loving list:
 Lady's 4 karat Diamond Ring.
 a beautiful steel blue perfect
 stone.
 1 Gentleman's Lions head ring, set with diamonds and rubIes. Lady's IA karat Gold Watch, 25.
 year Boss case, Is jewels, Wal
 than movement. Geutltman's IA Karat Gold Watch,
 l5-year Boss case, l5 jewels,
 Waltham movement. Lady's Sterling Silver Toilet Set. l Gentleman's Sterling Toilet Set. With each sl.OO purchase betV cen now snd Christmas, will be givtn ticket ou the above goods. All goods sold during the life of our prize offer will be engraved free of charge by US.
 A coupon with every do lar purchase.
 H. D. KIRMSE.
 PlOne CT JeWeIer Sksgway, Alaska,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Tliasn Tsyl5g gsnsFsl sgsas oi !h5 White Psss ss Davson, came out oa the last stage aud is stopping at the Golden North, Be will go south on a vacation trip by one of the next boats,
 
 Mrs. Fred Fickhardt and cousin Dora, are expected over from Caribou today. Mrs. J. F, Fickbnrdt, wife oI the agent at Caribou who has been vl', ting iu the city for a few days, TO turned home yesterday.
 soo
 L. c. Gauls, baggageman on the White Pass train, and c, B Edwards, agent at whisehOrse, who have been hunting for few days over about West Arm, have returned. They report bad weather and luck in keeping,
 0sso
 E. H. Alcott, representing The Rubber Manufacturing and D!stribut- ing company, came up from Haines lasI night on the Hegg and after doing Skagway will go 10 Sitka on the City O Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
BEWARE OF CONTINENTS FOR GATARRH
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescrip. tioDs from reputable physicians. as the damage they do is ten fold to the good derived from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by r. J. Cheney & Co.,, TGlebo, O contains no mercury, and is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo, Ohio by by r, J, Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constlpa- .ion.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
HINTS OF THE PLAY
FonowiOs Is the synopsis of the acts of the play to be presented thls ever-

Following Is the synopsis or the ac's of the play to be presented thls ever ing:
 ACT I Scene |. Time, afternoon Place,
 Charops Room. Character-Carol, Mr, Bid, Mrs. Bird, Uncle luck, the Bird Boys. Scene ?. Carols Room. Carol and Uncle Jack Carol tells her plan
 ACT II Scene 1. Tbe Ruggle,' KItheu. The Invitation Received. Scene 2. Pantomime. Getting ready for the party-WusbinP. Scene 3. RuRgels Kitchen. Mrs. RugeIOs gives instructions in manners,
 ACT III Scene 1. Christmas, Carols Room The Ruggles arrive. The Dinner. Scene2. PantOmime. Christmas Tree.
 Scene 3. Mrs. Birds good night, Carol dies.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
THE GRAND CONTEST

Will come of on Saturday D, cember 2l, at s o'clock ?. N Everybody should be on hand .ONE DOkI IEhO
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
lIGiNR AEHlRls

56s to s6. each All Che latG5t pOpu. lar Anerican and European selections in English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Italian, Spau:sh and Russian See agent at liritt's Drug Store,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Oyster Cocktails and Eastern Oysters on the half-shell, for private families and wholesale, at the YiennaBakery. t
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

He would appreciate Smoking Jack ct from "Bebrends"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

To7s, Toys, Toys, a great pig stock on the Seattle for "Behrends." "
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
SL,000.00 2;S a%z2 5@

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A dollar left 10 your purse IS Is better than 8 chance OF a -.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Extra sise Suits, Shirts, Underwear Hats and Shoes at Clayson's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
The MnsoOt

Come in and listen to the Electric Banjo Piano.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Christmas Handkerchiefs, all kinds at "Behrends.n
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Watch tor our 3.day Extra Special Sales of Beautiful Novelties Announce ments that appear daily elsewhere m this paper
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

A nice Fur for Xmas is what she needs from "BehrenLS." "
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

How about fine silk Covered Down Comforter a5 "Behrends?"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Excellent line of Cravenette Coats at ClaysOn's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

LOST-Five dollar bul on State or Sixth; reward. Return to this ofhco.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

You'll have to hurry if you want any ot the choice pieces, as they won't last long at the pric We have mark cd them.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Fur Coats at Clayso1's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
gssoly Agasls aseko alssgot
Heat tbg latest Rag time music bn the new Electric Banjo Piano

A Hanan Shoe makes 6 6ne Xmas Gift, sold only at nBehrepds.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

We still have a few beautiful hand painted Hungarian, LimJges and Ja- panese cups and saucers at prices from S5c to l so that sell other places in town at tw.ce as much aud are considered cheap at that.
 Plates from Sl 9 to s5.9O that were
 g. co to S7.5O
 Trays that were soc uow............55c Trays tha, were g co uow....... S2.CO Boa Bons that were 75c now...... 5Oc Bon Boas that were 200 now....i.6O Boullion Cups that were 200 now .l.2O Salad Bowls that were 7 50 tOs.OO
 noV ...........l.75 to 6. .25
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Wait for the big stock of Toys ou the Seattle for "Behrends.'
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
10 THE LADIES

l have some foe masquerade suits to rent. Also csn make them.
 Mrs. berg, 2-5 .Laiu and l2th ave.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Swell line Smoking Jackets just re- ceiyed at Clayson's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Moving Cats. something new, at 'Behrends.'
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER

Toys. Toys, Toys, a great big stock on the Seattle for "Behrends." b"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

silk Vests at Clayson's, The Pack Tram Res aIraut awillserVs wine with dinner orders, free in place Of tea or coffee. Come or ooys.
 Mems Swell Suits just received at Clayson's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

Pick out what you want now and we will lay 1t aside and deliver 1t to you at any time you say,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20

Fine line of Dress Pants at Clay,on's
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-20
STORE OPER EVENINGS UNTIL GAR!STglS

If you have any parcels to send away come in and we will gladly pack them for you free of any charge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-16
The Portland School.

Miss White takes great pleasure in
announcing to her patrons and friends.
that the school for girls at 6S4 Con-
gress street will be continued at 20
Pine street under the able management
of Miss Mary s. Stockbridge.
Her present faculty will. as far as
possible. remain unchanged, and the
school life and social interests of the
pupils will be carried forward on sub
stantially the same lines as heretofore.
Those connected with the work of
the school are much gratified with the
universal expressions of regret which
met the earlier announcement of the
discontinuarce of the school, and Miss
White believes that Miss Stockbridge
will BE i'm every way acceptable both to
parents ana pupils. and the past sue
cess will be carried into the future I'M
der the new management.
Miss MARY S. STOCKRRIDGE,
Miss FRANCES LEIGHTON GREGG.
Principals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-16

MiShapS will come in the vacation
season as well as at any other time,
and one of these unwelcOme experi-
ences was visited upon an Augusta
man at C"bbosseecontee last Saturday
evening, much to his discontinue The
identity Of the young man was not
divulged any more than by the state
ment that he works at the Journal Of
flee and is ut present enjoying life at
the lower Her.sey island He has a
canoe at the island and on Saturday
was entertaining n lady friend. and
after supper he determined to give
her ride in the canoe. A canoe in ex-
perienceG hands is one of the most
docile of water craft, but any lack of
respect of the pecuiarities Of the craft
are apt to be resented, and very sud-
denly. as the young man found out
He had arrayed himself in his glad
clothes for the occasion and with one
end of the canoe on shore he got in
and made his way to the other end.
got himself placed and instructed an
other man to push the canoe off.
which the latter did. The minor de-
tails which preceded the catastrophe
have not all been received but it is
said that the man did not push the
canoe straight. and perhaps he didn't.
Whatever the cause however the canoe
fetched little twist and in less than
a minute was alone on the surface Of
the lake while the man went down to
see if the roots of the water lily plants
grew from bulbs or otherwise. When
he came to the surface of the water
again he had not lost his presence
of mind for the pipe which lie had in
his mouth when he went overheard
was still clutched in his teeth, but
otherwise his glory had departed. His
clothes looked worse than an arship
hat after it has been through a thun-
der shower and his ardor was even
more damp it is said, than his clothes
He may start out again sometime. but
his method of embarkation will be diff
ferent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-16

Stamped envelopes are now being
sold at the Augusta pOstoffice at an
advance of one cent per 100, or a cent on
package if they are bought that way,
even though there are but % envelopes
in package. The price Of envelopes
has been advanced four cents per 1000
and this causes the price Of a pack
age to he raised from So to 81 cents.
The former price was really 81 cents
and 4 fraction that was Just under the
half and the purchaser was given the
benefit Of the fraction, but the four
cents raise per 1000 has just showed the
fraction over the line and 81 cents is
charged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-07-16

Afecent analysis of the Carleton
pond water which furnishes the drink
ing water for the city of Augusta. and
which was made by Prof Evans Of the
State Laboratory of Hygiene on June
"a. showed the water to be almost ex-
actly in the same condition as shown
by an analysis of month previous
and the chemical and bacterial ex-
aminations showed the water to be en-
tIrely free from sewage pollution. For
the two weeks previous to the ANALYSIS
there had been a fishy odor present in
the water but at the time of the analy-
SIS the odor had nearly disappeared
The biological examination of the
water showed the presence of the
diatom Asterionella. This diatom had
been the cause of the odOr in the
water and this odOr was more pro-
nolhnt ed and continued longer owing to
the very late summer. Examinations
made the week of the analysis showed
constant decrease in the numbers of
the organism and on the morning of the
analysis but very few We're TO be
found. The presence of these organ
isms in the water has no effect on the
health Of the users. They are entirely
harmless. Continued warm weather
should cause the organisms and their
attending odor to disappear. In its
present condition the water is q safe
and fit one to use for drinking pur-
poses.