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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
HIS FLAG HAULED DOWN.
Read Admiral Berry to Be Succeeded
by Capt. Gaus.

NORFOLK. Va. December 1S.-The
flag of Rear Admiral Robert NJ. Berry.
commandment of the Norfolk naval station
for the last two years. was hauled down
yesterday. The name Of the officer VIII be
dropped from the active list of of1cers on
January "a.
The officers OF the station and the ships
now here called on the rear admiral to pay
their respects and to express regrets at his
leaving.
Admiral Berry will spend Christmas
with his family at his old Kentucky home.
He will be succeeded az commandant by
Capt L. w. Gaus, from the League Is
land yard, at philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Frank Johnson and Lizzie Wood.
Joseph F. Jamison and Nellie Thomas
Theodore Alexander and Margaret
Goodwin.
Cronian Matthews and Peggy Crolly.
Andrew Holivee and Ruth Toliver.
John Bancroft, jr., of this city and
Madeline Du Point of Wilmington, Del.
John w. Fortune of Chester, Pa, and
Estell NJ. Turner of this city.
Robert ]. Daniels Of Rosslyn, Va. and
Elizabeth Brown of this city.
William E. Duggins and Halle E.
Chisholm, both of Taylorsville. Va.
Charles H. johnson of Winthrop, Mass,
and Clara NJ. I.indberg of Omaha, Neb.
Aldewin S. Lynn and Minnie L. Leary
both of Myron, Va.
David Punches of this city and May G.
Duffin of New York city.
John B. Jordon and Pattie NJ. Summer
son, both of Bedford City, Va.
William B. Wilson and Elizabeth
Straughn.
Frank T. Jones and Lillian F. Jacobs.
Jay G. Coleman and Beulah Is. Bogley.
Benjamin J. Winger of Sideburn, Va,
and Theresa H Gaskins of Fairfax, Va.
Archie Payne of Fauquier, Va, and
Maggie Kirkpatrick of Loudoun, Va.
Edward C. Schubel and Nora B. c.
Loving
Theodore Smith of this city and Emma
Butler of Piscataway, Md.
James ]. Mclaughlin and Mary Agnes
Kelly.
Joseph H. Stone of New York city and
Rena Eggleston of Kewana, Ill.
Arthur Williams and Anna Copeland
John W. Madison and Sadie G. Carneal,
both of Caroline county, Va.
George e. Jackson of King George
county, Va, and Lucy j. Smith of this
city.
James r. Lillard and Sallie B. Finks,
both of Madison county, Va.
John w. Poore. jr., of this city and
Mary A. Jameson of Relation, Nd.
Athill l. Fitzgerald and Annie Corn
we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

ator. who waved us ahead with a white
hand lantern
where were you when your train ap-
preached Silver Spring.
sitting down on the rear Seat in the
Were YOU on the opposite side from
Rutter?'
Yes"
what signal, if any, did you see at
Silver Spring."
Double green
What did that Indicate?
""That a train was using the cross
switches either at Terra Gotta or UniVer-
Sity."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Sees Wife's Slayers Die.

TRENTON, December 1S.-Edward Hor-
ner, a Camden county farmer, sixty-fve
years old. witnessed yesterday the death
in the electric chair of Charles Gibson
and Stephen Dorsey. negroes, who after
firing his barn murdered his wife and
servant, Victoria Natoli, and robbed his
home.
Mr. Horner had been patiently waiting
for the day when justice should be meted
out to the destroyers Of his home and at
his own request was called upon to wit
ness the dual execution. He sat I'M
moved IN the front row of seats during
the entire proceedings and never permit
ted his eyes to leave the prisoners after
they had been brought into the death
chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18
Second Floor.

Out of sight and too
much out of mind here.
What a glorious opportu-
nifty for those who read
and learn. Suitably boxed
as they will be-these
robes make superb Christ
mas presents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

Biggest of Big Teddy Bears
They Measure From IA to 26 Inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

Owing to the scarcity of labor and the
continued weS and disagreeable weather
not over one-third of the corn crop In
Talbot county, Md, has been husked. but
is still stacked in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

What time did your train reach
Washington Junction." Attorney Davis
asked in beginning the examination of
Conductor Frank Hoffmeier at the ses-
sion of court this afternoon.
"At AL" witness answered. He de-
scribed the passing Of train 66. Wit
ness said his train started for Washing
ton at 5:2S.,
What did you see at Boyds?" Mr..
Davis continued.
"A red light, and we slowed down and
lreceived a clearance card from the oper-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

Marriage licenses have been issued to
the following:
Frank Johnson and Lizzie Wood
Joseph +. Jamison and Nellie Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

The Smelter City Bank of Durango, Col.
state institution, capital $4,000 failed
to open yesterday. Deposits are believed
not to exceed 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-18

Warren E. Beck, forty-six years old,
died at York, Pa, yesterday. He had
been successful as a cigar manufacturer
and was well known in the tobacco trade.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-20

Il COLO
those general measures which the united interests OF America
may from time to time require"
call also issued for convention Of delegates from
tic counties oVrgnia consider matters Of interest to the
colony and appoint delegates the Congress at Phadc
pa paper was passed by this convention setting forth
the grievances Of the colony and earnestly urging concerted
action the part Of the colonies. They careful how
in this paper to strong language their loyalty
King George the Third our lawful and rghful sovereign
plcdgin him with their lives and fortunes, support in the legal
exercise all lis just rights and perogatvcs This conven
ton adjourned Saturday August 9th, and Mr. Henry i'm
meately took tip his journey the meeting Of the first Con-
ncntal Congress. He stopped overnight at Mt Vernon ana
enjoyed the hospitality and counsel George Washington,
and next day continued his journey Philadelphia having as
his feow-travelcrs Washington and Edmund Pcndleton
Quite number Of the delegates to the Continental Congress
had already arrived The account OF the times indicate great
interest on the part delegates making the acquan
a1ce Of each other.
The convention organized the 5t day OF September
with Pcyton Randolph Of Virginia president and Mr.
Thompson Of Philadelphia, secretary Mr. Henry was
most active all the work Of this convention serving
all OF its prominent committees but there seems to be
small ground for the assertion that the convention was any
time ovcrawed with the majesty OF his speech and coquencc
The real facts concerning Mr. Henrys relation to this conven
ton do warrant the statement which is made by Mr. Jet
many years after the meeting OF this convention that
the superior powers OF Patrick Henry manifest only IN
debate and that he Richard Henry Lee took the unds-
putcd lead in the Assembly during the first days OF the
sion while general the topic and that both OF
them completely thrown in the shade when called down
from the heights Of defamation to that test Of ntc1
gent excellence, the details OF business Mr.. Jefferson
throughout have been special pains to make the
impression that Mr. Hcs ability consisted only and solely
his power of~dcclamation when the real truth that in all
the different conventions in which he met and in all the con-
held during these exciting times his wise
and far-sccng statesman called into requstion
than the of his gifts speaker and orator The fact that
in all the committees into whose hands committed mat
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
IN THE FORUM OF JUSTICE

Pass, pass, pass! Thou hast had thine how To SOW In and reap Is it thistle or aower2 'Tis Che seed Is at fault, though Joyce hand
 staid the shower
 Make way for thy comrade with double thy doTaa Halt. halt. haltI There was given thee grace To begin vsl.h the best and their reoordH eGaoo, Bad thy sandals been winged. Step down iFon
 the Tacci
 One zyyiiter thsn thou art would nun In thy Plaoa Cease. cease, ceassl Thou hast had thy chance. Mu7t PaIlas attend thee to ward of mlschancaf Est fall thy vain weapon; a thousand advance P9 rush on and conquer with thy broken lance
 -Grace Denio LAtchh5'd ln CantrT.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
ORDINANCE No. B

An Ordinance fixing the amount ot compensation paid to certain oihcl rs of the Town of Skagway. Be it ordained by the Common Council of the Town of SkagWay.
 SECTION That the compensation to be paid to the following officers of the Town of SkagWay, shall be and the same IS here by fixed as follows: Municipal Clerk and Registrar Of WaterwOrks, fifty dollars lSGO.OO) per month. Municipal Treasurer, forty dollars lS4OOO) per month. Municipal Magistrate, forty dollars lS4O00) per month,
 Chief of Police and Assessor, one hundred and fifteen dollars ($ll5.OOl per month.
 Fire Warden, Street C mmissioner, Supervisor of WaterWOrks, and Light Inspector, one hundred and Twenty-Five dollars (Sl25.0O) per month. Health Officer, twenty-five dollars 1925 00) per mouth.
 SECTION II That said compensalions shall be paid in twelve tl2) monthly instalLments.
 SECTION III That all ordinances or parts of Ordin- ances conflicting herewith are herely repealed, Passed the Common Council April 29th, 1907,
 MARTIN CONWAY,
 President of the Council, 4. w. REED,
 Clerk.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Tomorrow Will Be DeCOra,
 ton Day

Tomorrow will be Decoration Day, holiday in all the Northern states and territories of the United States, made so in .nemoly of the soldiers and sailors who fought for the UDioD in the Civil War. The day was originally caleI NemOrta, day, but the custom of decorating the graves of the dead SOL disrs as one ot the features of the occasion lead Go the change in the name.
 Atfrs1 Decoration day was set apart ss a day upon which 60 show the respect of the living for the soldiers and sailors who dfed on The field of battle 10 the course of the Rebellion, but gradually it was extended to include those who have passed away since the termination of the conflict. The day Is being fur ther extended, by slow degrees, To include among those whom it common orstes Confederate soldiers as well as CniOnists, lu fact lt IS very rare thing tn these days that the graves of both the b.ue and the gray are not re- menbered by those who honor the nations heroic dead.
 The day viII be observed at Skagway by the federal officials aud the public school. The custom house, the post office. the offices at the court house, the road commission, the bank 'and other houses will close their doors in honor of ybs occasion. A committee of old soldiers win probably go 10 the ceme- sery and decora,e the graves of their comrades vho are buried C"erer as heretofore, bu. that will probably be all there will be in the way of pro- gram
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
NEPHEW
 IS ACQUITTED

Lieut., Her9ert Garfield Millar, nephew of the late President Garfield, who was tried by court martial at Port Townsen3 recently for embezzlement and for using offensive language 10 g superior officer and was acquitted OL the first oGgeus9 aud convicted of the last uamed-to which he plead guilty but alleged exleuuating circumstances He will be reprimanded,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
GREAT DAY NO MORE
To lay is the Last Day of
 School

This is in effect the last day of school for the present year in Skagway. The school year will not have terminated untI after the closing exercises at Elks' hall next Friday evening when the eighth grade pupils will be graduated and reBdy 10 begin high school work day. Tomorrow will be 8 holiday, but today is the last working 80 there will be no school,
 The summer vacation will begin in real earnest next Monday morning.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Surveyor Wsatz In Field

W. F. Ratz, the Canadian boundary surveyor, who is well known on Lynn canal where he spent 8 great Of time last year, is at the head of party that is surveying aJ the head of Taku inlet. He will soon complete his work there and leave for the Stickeen He came north on the last trip of the Princess May and was landed at Juneau.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
BONANZA KING
 LEAVES TANTALUS

Whitehorse, May 29-The Bonanza King salIed from Tantalus, where she had been for several days, for upstream aJ midnight,
 l, is thought that two or three more days will see the ice go out of L1ke Labarge,
 The water iu the river at this place is l9 inches above low water.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
sKAGWAX WEATHER

The result of the observation taken st Moore wharf at midnight, May 2o, 1907, is as follows TemperaGure time Ob5ervat'n 5l above Max. temp. preceding q hOurs,.64 above Min. " '.4s aoOve Mean ..55 above
 Barometer 5000
 Cloudy, calm.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
TO CURE ANY DISEASE.
The Cause Must be Removed, Same
 Way With DandruR.

The Cause Must be Removed, Same
 Way With DandruR.
 Rln the germ that causes dandruh, falling hair and badness. you will have no more dandrun, and your hair must rr-v uxuriantly. Newbro's HerDicide not only contains the dandruG germ destroyer. but it is also a most delight r., lair dressing for regular toilet use. No ether hair preparation Is on this scientific basis of destoying the dandruH yarras. It stops all irritation. keeps ths :calr sweet pure and wholesome. Re neuser that something claimed to be just as good" will not do the work of scruine Herpicide. Sold by leading druggists. Send lOc. in stamps for sam Die to The Herplcide Co.,, Detroit Mich. Two slzca-50 cents and 31.00.
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Arthur Forte CominB

Arthur Fsrte, the sign painter, form arIv of this place and now located at Iu1egu, win arrive here about June lst for a two or three weeks visit to renew old acquaintancss and incidentally 10 TSinF Ibe town red, blue or any old color that looks nice on good attractive sign work.
 He will be with Stewart, the painter
 5.27-4t
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
FOR RENT

Room for restaurant, best location in city, furnished complete, hot and cold water, three oven French range and brOiler, lnOleum for floor covering, linen, dishes, siiverWare, etc. Will rent very reasonable to right party. Inquire of Board of Trade. 4-l2.lm
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
COMB
WhitebOTse Baseball Team
 Seeks Match

An effort is being made at White horse to arrange 8 baseball excursion from that place to Skagway next Sum- day to witleSs a game on the diamond between the Skagway and WhitehOrse baseball teams. The negotiations had not been completed this afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
GIanduIar sweIlInea.

Here is a remedy for goiter and glandular swellings: GIycerinated To- dine louon-iodIde of potassium, two drams; distilled water, one pint; glyc- erin Dura}r one ounce. Dissolve the iOdIde in the water, then add the glyC- erin. Apply with antIseptlc gauge O an6 linen.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
Public Notice

To the residents Of Skagway: You are hereby notified that the dumping of refuse, ashesr or other htth upon any of the streets or alleys of the town of Skagway is contrary 10 OrdI' dinapce No g, and must be discontin' ned, and all such refuse, ashes, etc. nowin the streets or alleys must be cleaned up at once.
 J. B. Hart.
 Chief of Police Sksgway, April g, 1907.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Notice To The Public

All persons having complaints to make tOthe common council or requests to make of that body are notified to do so at the regular council meetings, either in person or in writing.
 By order of the Common Council,
 A. W. Reed, Clerk. Skagway, Alaska, April 24, 1907. fv
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
ALL CLEAN
Gen. KurOki Endorses Pack
 ing Houses

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan)
 Chicago, May 29-Cen. KurOki of the Japanese army inspected the meat packing establishments and the stock yards of this city yesterday. Be assures the Japanese importers that everything about them is clean and wholesome.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
TOfXANINE
Government Will LUVesti- gate Nome Water Supply

Special Dispatch co Daily AIaskon.l
 Washington, May 29-The govern ment has dispatched Ronshaw and Covert, both experts, to investigate and report upon the water supply at Nome and EOugarOk.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
DOLPHIN DUE
 TOMORROW

The Dolphin will be due in port tomorrow morning. She sailed from Ke,chikan last night a 6 o'clock for this place. It is sad the Dolphin stopped at Vancouver ou the way North, which delayed her arrival. The Dolphin will have five or six days mails.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Cold Way, Coming

A cold wave is coming. Vice'Presi- dent Fairbanks announces that he will come tc Alaska from the Christian En- deavor convention to be held in Seattle soOn.-Eetchiksn Miner,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
PERSONAL MENTION

p.Sn.aAHaoaASaasa3s aS-5SpaS5-
 Louis Lane, son of Charles .. Lane, who is interested in Chicagof mining properties, was a passenger for SitSa on the Cottage City. He made the trip from Skagway to WhitehOrse on the excursion last Saturday.
 J ". Martin, tbs Haiues merchant was in Skagwsy last night and this morning. He returned to Hsines on the Hegg this morning.
 c. s. Barnes, who is at the Filth Avenue hotel, will leave for the South on the Dolphin due in port tomorrow morning.
 H. E. Draper returned to Juneau yesterday on the Georgia.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Pnss Cursa tn 6 tolADevs

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed ing or ProtruGing Piles in to l4 days or money refunded. 5Oc, M-W-F
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
TO CUFE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Ouninie Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E, ". GROVES sigma
 ure Is on each byX.2 DC.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
CREAM


America's finest production. Rich and mellow. At the Seattle, the house of old honest goods and reputation ]
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Better Prepared than Ever

Having put Ia @ steam boiler and other machinery we are better pre- pared Jbun ever JO do hrst-Class work on short notice, 5.23.tf SkagWay Laundry
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29

The Fifth Avenue hotel Is the big gesJ and best appointed hostelry tn all the north,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Vote! Vote! Vote

For honesty and regulation. Long years established l ]! ] Cream Rye is iJ
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
New Piano For Rent OF Sale

A new Piano torrent or sale-Iuquir of Principal Barber Shop. ii.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
FroBh Meat

The Frye-Bruhn Co., keep all kind oi fresh meat constantly on hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
Choice Potted Planto Received

Received, choice pOJtsd plants on Dolphin at Northern Grocery. Jt
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29

The Pack Train Rest aursnJ will serve
 wine with dinner orders, free ln place OfJea or coffee. Come on cOys.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29

50 designs of 1907 wall paper just re ceivcd aJ HarrisOn's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
PRICE LIST
Board of Trade Submits
 Something Interesting

The BOARD OFTRADE, Skagway's oldest house under @ continuous man. agement Established Feb. 8, ISgSl, has removed to Jhe corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, where old patrons and new ones will be welcomed.
 Only first class goods are carried in stock.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
CREAM


America's finest production. Rich and mellow. At the Seattle, the house of old honest goods and reputation Q!
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
New Surgeon for TrOadwOn

Dr. c. F. Kuhn, formerly contract surgeou United States army, has been appointed surgeon for the Treadwell mining company. Mrs. Kuhn will iotn him there iu a short time.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-29
VosoI Vote !


For honesty and regulation. Long years estab' 'ished : ! !! Cream Rye is it,
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-19
BRILLIANT OPENING DAY
At ASCOT HEATH COURSE
Large Number of Americans
Guests of King Edward
at the Races

ASCOT, England, June 1S.-Despite
an overcast sky the gathering at As
cot heath today for the opening of the
great four day race meeting was the
most brilliant of recent years. King
Edward and Queen Alexandra with their
guests, including the prince and
princess of Wales and Prince and
Princess Andrew of Greece, drove in
state from Windsor.
There was large gathering Of
Americans. those receiving invitations
TO view the races from the royal in
closure being Ambassador Whitelaw
Reid, Mrs. Reid and all the members OF
the United States embassy and their
wives Miss Carter, Mrs. John JACOB
Astor, Mrs. Potter Palmer Mrs. c. Can
field, Mrs. Ogden Mills and Miss Mills,
Mr.. and Mrs. Livingston Beekman,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mackay and Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. DreXel.
Among Americans who are entertain
ing house parties for the week are Mr..
and Mrs Bradley Martin, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. J. Drexel and Mrs. Potter Palmer.
In the race for the gold vase pre-
sented by King Edward, distance two
miles, Golden Treasure, with Danny
Maher. the American jockey, up was
first; Mortmenale was second and Oak
leigh II third.
The prince of Wales stake of so SOW
ereigns. with 1000 added, for year
olds, was won by Qu'Appelle, with
Maher up.
mysterious robbery occurred dur
ing the races. Various trophies were
on exhibition as usual on a table be-
hind the grandstand in charge of two
officials A gold cup presented by
the king was stolen. The cup was
valued at $1,000 1t was to have
been run for on Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-19

for anything quite so classy as the
boxers were able to display yesterday.
Nelson started on the road bright
and early in the morning. After do
ing his allotted 10 miles he came back
to camp perspiring freely and feeling
like doing a ton of work right after
luncheon But Billy Nolan would
have none of this. He insisted that
Bat take good rest after the big feed
and prepare himself for what was to
come
Kid German, the husky weiter, was
trotted out and Nelson went after him
for four rounds of real slugging and
wrestling. The Kid is a tough sort of
a lad himself and refused to give any
ground This seemed to please the
Battler, who waded in stronger every
time.
The men mixed it and indulged in
every sort of heavy work during the
four rounds. To the surprise of all
present Nelson gained strength at
every turn. German began to weaken
before the end was in sight, but Nell
son kept on crying for more action.
He thought that about 10 rounds
would do him, but Nolan insisted that
four was plenty, so they let it go at
that.
Nelson perspired freely during the
progress of the rough bout, but his
wind was as good at the finish as
when he started. Just to satisfy him
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-19
Edited by
!. A. Smyth
HUNDRED To ONE shot
WINS GRAVEsEAD PURSE
Little Woods Jolts Talent
by Rornping Home
III the Fifth

NEW YORK. June 1s-The surprise
Of the racing at Gravesend today was
the victory Of Little Woods at 100 TO
in the fifth race Eugene Woods. pol
itician. had 500 three ways on the
geIding, winning $4,000. ]. S. Hay, the
owner. did not bet on him. Little
Woods has been racing here since the
season opened. but had shown nothing
TO warrant a play. On several occasions
he had been quoted as high as $50 to 1.
Eleven horses started. Results:
First race. five and a half furlongs-Gener,I
Russell won Smoker second. Harcourt third
Time. :07 40
Second race. one and sixteenth milss-Fause
won Colonel White second. Masterson thi-d
Third race. five frIongs--Wnd Star won,
Dixon Belle second Great Dane third Time.
l O2 2-5.
Fourth race Brookdale handicap. one mile snd
fnrlOns-Zambesi won. Blandy second Fo'n-
taInhleu third Time, 1 50
Fifth race about seven furlongs. selling-Lit-
re Woods won. DIR. Lee second. Sailor Girl third.
Time. ITO 3-5.
Ken won. Saracinesca second, Zethus third Tiaie.
seventh race about six furlones. selling--Mo-
yea won, Heine second. Cutter third Time,
/: 10 2-5