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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Chamber of Commerce.

The hrsi annual meeting of the Cham
Der of Commerce OF the City of Alexan-
dria WAS held at their rooms, southeast
corner of King and Washington streets,
last night, and was fully ATTENDED.
The following beard of directors were
elected Messys A. d. Bro:kett, Ferdi-
nand Beudheim, George 8. French, 4.
5. Harper, Harry Hammond, j. N.
dill, G. d. Hopkins, ]. I. johnson,
Charles King, Il. Kirk, jr., John Lesd-
heater, +. c. Saith, VIM b SmcOi, w.
A. Smoot, IT,, and j. y. Williams.
Mr.. VIM. A. Smoot. jr., WAS re elect
cd president and Mr.. i. I. Preston was
reelected secretary and treasurer.
The following new members were re-
ceived: Jas. r. aud II. 3. Cation, +.
J. Davidson, it,, Garrett & Monroe. r.
E. Knight. e. E. Lawler d Co., Nor
ION & Boo!he and Rsmmel Bros.
Various reports we're submitted show
ing the organization 10 be in excellent
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Funerals.

The funeral of Mrs. Susan Sprouse,
who died Tuesday. took place this after.
noon, at 2 O'Clock, from the late resi-.
deuce, So Queen street. The services
we're conducted by Rev. j. A. Jeflers, o;
Trinity NJ. f. Church, aud the int ermenl
was made in Bethel Cemetery,
Tse remains of William H. Hogan,
who died in Washington on Wednesday,
were brought here this afternoon and in
tered in Union Cemetery. The services
were conducted by Rev. Mr. Stevenson
of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
L. s. Court.

Judge Edmund Waddill presiding
After the Gazette's report closed yes
terday the jury awarded Doctor Joseph
A. Thompson, formerly of Alexandria
county, S. damages against the National
Back of Fairfax. DR.. Thompson claim
ed $4,000 damages, alleging that bis
good name and credit had been injured
BY the refusal Of the bank, without just
cause, 10 honor one Of his checks.
Todsy's proceedines-AIexsndria Ma
tional Bank VS.. Willis G. Bates Comps-
nv; suit to recover from Willis q.
Bates Company 1882, the case grow
ing out of the cashing Of draf' drawn
by A. II. Bsrdine, an alleged agent Of
said company. on the Alexandra Ma
tiona! Bank; jury and case in progress
Nj C. G. Oarlin represents the bank
and Mr. 8. G.. Brent the Bates Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

Mr.. Thomas Logan. OF Remington
Fauquier county nephew OF the late " IL
liam / eye, of this city, reached Alexandra
last night ard. after visiting a public
house on King street, where he drank .
glass of beer and ate q sandwich, started
shortly after ! ! o'clock for the residence
OF his cousin. Charles Mankin, on Patrick
street, between Cameron and queen.
lie was later found by-policemen bleed
ing on Mankins' pavement, when be
told tue officers that he had been as.
saulted by an unknown man who knocked
him down with blackjack" and rob-
bed him. Logan said the man fourished
a pistol while he VAS riiling his pockets.
He said he had been relieved OF about
$50 in one and two dollar bills. His
satchel WAS not taken by the iOotpsd.
Logan was conducted to tho station
house where bis wounds were dressed
by DR.. L. G Smith
The police made further investigation
this morning They sseertained that
Logan went to Mr.. Mankin's house and
the latter being away from home ct the
time. Mrs Mankin refused ad missien 20
him. He remained on the sidewalk
until Mr.. Mankin arrived, but the latter
also was ayerse 10 entertaining him as he
bore evidence OF having been drinking
freely. Mr. Mankiu suggested that Logan
90 10 the station house aud remain there
duriog the night. According to neigh
bors. a strange man was seen with
Logan before be was found BY the police.
Logan carried a satchel which was found
IN the sidewalk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Death of Mrs. Evans

Mrs. Emma Evans, wife OF Mr. Paul
r Evans, died at her home on south
Henry street this morning. TIE de-
ceased had Tor some time been iu failing
health and had recently been paralyzed.
Mr. Evans was daughter OF the late
John Brown, of West End, and was u
years old. She leaves four children,
three sons and one daughter. A singu-
lar coincidence in connection With Mrs.
kvans's death may be mentioned Her
sister, Mrs. Mary Watkins, died on Fri
day three weeks ago at 1905 O'Clock aud
Mr.. Evsns's death occurred ST 1880 ,bis
morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Origin of Croquet.

The origin OF croquet is certainly In.
VOWED in mystery. Some authorities
are Of the opinion that 1t IL founded OH
the old game Of pale maille," or pell'
nell, from which we have the street
Pail Mall. This IS described by Cot
grave In his dictionary az "a game
wherein q round box bowie Is with O
mallet struck through q high arch OF
yron." and Il picture Of this in Struts
"Sports and Pastimes" shows that
these had n strong resemblance to the
croquet impleuents Of today. london
Academy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
transgresslOo.'
The steamer Newport News.

The Norfolk & Washington Steamboat
Company's steamer Newport News will
arrive at the shipysrd 10 the course oil
the next few weeks to undergo extensive
alterations and through overhanling
from stem to stern. She will remain at
the yard for several weeks. New deck
houses are TO be erected on the steamers
hurricane deck, giving her an addition
OF abonl forty new ststerooms and 80 H.
creased carrying capacity Of from 90 TO
100 passengers. The stea' ner's passen'
ges capacity is being increased 80 as to
facilitate the handling of passengers
during the jamestown exposition. -
Newport News Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Personal

The Gazst.e viii be pleased 10 receive
tens. such 81 engagements Tedding',
parties. teas and other news Of PERSONAL
interest for The personal" column. The
tens should be Endorsed with the name
and address Of the seDder-not fof pub
LEGATION. but as matter Of good faith.
Mr.. Robert Barrett, of Mexico, Is on
a short visit to his mother, Mrs. Kate
Waller Barrett.
Mr. Henry Borden and Mrs. Mamie
Wells, both Of this city. we're married
Wednesday night at 81. Mays Church
parsonage by Rev. Father Cutler.
Ga motion of James f. Clemenls, IN
the Court Of Appeals at Richmond, on
Wednesday, mir. Charles l. simms; oil
Alexandra county, was admitted 10
practice in that conrt.
Mr.. Daniel Henry, who has been
under treatment at Providence Hospital,
Washington, for the past week, has
sufficiently recovered to be removed 70
the residence of Miss McCauley, SO2
north Washington street.
Mr. Luther Carter is coaioed TO his nome
on south Henry street by indispoSltion'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

In the Legard house there was g
great dinner. After awhile the maid
was called, and the mistress said
"Serye the dinner. There Is 10 one
else to come except n relation OF little
Importance"
Five minutes afterward the maid an
nounced In q loud tone:
"The relation Of little importance"-
10 Scacclapensierl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Woman's Auxiliary.

A meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary,
to Il. +. Lee Camp wss held yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. L. Ii
O'Brien, on Cameron street, to make
arrangements for the r. E. Lee banquet
TO be held on the 10Th of this month, In
Confederate Veterans bui ding. The
banquet will be under the same manage
ment as that of last year, when the
menu prepared by the ladies was eft fol
a king" and which will be repeated
again this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Only So Years Old.

az am only so years old and don't expect
even when get to be real old 10 feel that way
as long as can get Electric Bitters," says
Mrs. +. II. Brunson, of Dublin, Ga. Surely
there's nothing else keeps the old as young
and makes the week as strong "a TN. grand
tonic medicine Dyspepsia, torpid liver, In
famed kidneys or chronic constipation are
unknown after taking Electric b,t'ers 2
reasonable time. Guaranteed byB. S. Lead
heater & Sons. druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Unlawful SDeed.

Considerable complaint is made Of fast
driving in the streets Of this city. Ac-
cidents have in some instances been mar
rowly ayerled, especially when reckless
drivers Of teams make turns at corners
without checking the gait Of horses in
their charge. Chapter Y, section Xxx
of the city laws reads as follows;
IN norson shall drive, or cause to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
German COOPERATIVE Building
Association. No. >.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the German Cooperative
Building Association, No. 8 held last
night, the following officers were elected;
Issac Eichberg, President; Justus
Schneider, Secretary and Treasurer
Thomas Hoy, T. F. German, directors
for 8 years: Phillip NJ. Bradshaw, John
D. Normoyle and Henry Bladder. Trus'
tees. The directors declared dividends
of the 3fd series, ST. per share; 18th series
81 per share; 9Th series ~ 90 per share
and 9Th series so cents per share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Try Silence.

The man who counts thirty IN his
mind before he speaks soon discovers
that when he talks he says something.
Try silence for change. II builds up
a wonderful reserve force In your phys.
Teal organization and surely overcomes
your temperamental inclinauons to
babble. Cairo Bulletin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

City Of Alexandra. to.wit
On this, the 9th day Of January, 10 Z, be-
fore NE, the subscriber, notary public for
the city OF Alexandra, in the Stat Of Vir-
giuia, personally appeared Justus schneider,
the secretary Of the German Cooperative
Building Association. No. 3 Of Alexandria,
ment. 10 which his name is signed is true to
the best OF his knowledge and belief
Given under my hand the day and year
1Bt aforesaid.
JOHN D. NORMOYLE, Notary Public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Week OF Prayer.

The services tonight appropriate to
the Week of Prayer will be held 10 the
NJ, +. Church South. The Attracting
Power of Christ CruciGed" will be the
subject for consideration. Rev. j. II. s.
Ewell will conduct the services. The
- -~- L-ii - -:-Lt ~ Gpana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

The Southern Planter for January
comes to us IRON its Richmond publish
era in a new cover and presents very
handsome appearance. Among It's table
of contents are variety OF well'writlen,
instructive and interesting articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
. Leyity and Gravity.

scOtt--I played funny trick on the
law Of gravity this morning. Mott
What was it2 Scott-Dropped line to
my wife up IN the mountains. Boston
Transcript
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
DiscouraKinE.

She-Wby do you look SO worried.
Berthe? Did papa object? Bertle-No;
but be said: IT'S all right. You'll soon
find out its useless TO kick when
NslPs head is set Oh anything"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

CelVe0 ouu ---.~~S .NPVHV ESQ.,
that the council is in an excellent IMAM
cial condition. During the evening a
smoker was INDUCED in aod under the
good of the order an excellent pro-
gramme was rendered Visitors were
present from Maryland and other States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

To stop Cold with "Preventics" is safer
than to let Il run and cure II afterwards.
Taken at the ''sneeze stage" Preventics will
head of all colds and Grippe. and perhaps
save YOU from Pneumonia or Bronchitis.
creyentics are little toOihsome candy cold
cure tablets selling in s cent and 25 cent
boxes. Ii You are chilly. If you, b gin 70
check The cold, and please you. Sold by K.
8 Laadheater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

Giving aims ne7er lessons the purse
Spanish Prorerb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

The temperature is moderate again.
The mercury at o'clock this morning
stood at Se'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Fifty.ninth Congress.
Washington, Jan. II.
SENATE.

SENATE.
When the Senate met today Mr.. Lat
inner reported FROM the committee on
agriculture a resolution directing the
Secretary of Agriculture to make in
vestigstion of the swamp lands Of the
United S,stes. amounting 10 the aggre-
gate to 100, 900 acres, with view to
future drainage in the Interests Of sgri-
culture and public health. his request
for immediate consideration met with an
objection by Mr.. Kean. All life was
taken out of the report when Mr.. Hale,
the Senate leader, had it sent TO the cal
endar, where it will die with hesession.
Efforts to get the federal government
interested in swamp lands, particularly
in the South, have been pressed foi sew
ersl years
When the Sauate resumed considera-
ton Of the service pension bill Mf. Ga
iinger wilbdleS biz proposed amendDent,
making flat rate oil $l2 4 month This
left the measure providing the following
schedule for all survivors of the civil
war: 62 years, $l2 month; 20 years,
SIS a month; rs years $50 month.
An amendment offered by Mr.. War
uer, cutting oil pension attorneys snd
other agents from any compensation
under the act, was agreed to.
An amendment presented by Mr.
Carmack, making the bill applicable to
veterans of the war with Mexico, who
ha d served sixty days, was agreed to.
During the debate Mr.. Teller spoke
Of the civil war as the "war OF the re-
bellion," upon the suggestion Of Mr..
Csrmsck the words, were changed to
"civil war;" Mr.. Money said be was
a ."rebel," and 80 was George Wash
ington.
Mr. Bacon said that the term "rebep
had been used as an odions one. "What
ssarily be offensive,
such It is to me. }"
afternoon passed a
ice pension to super
md Mexicani wars.
as then passed.
hat any persDn who
rmore in the mill.
Of the United States
wsror sixty days In
nd who has been
ID therefrom, and
wno HAS reached tue age of sixty years or
over shall, upon making proof Of such Of
fact according to such rules and regu-
lstions, az the secretary Of the interior
may be placed upon the pensions roll f,
and be entitled to receive a pension.
HOUSE.
With CPS private pension bills under
bis arm, Chairman Sulloway, Of the
House committee on pensions, gave
promise Of breaking all records today
when he secured the floor for their con-
slderstion upon the converting Of tbs
House. Old timers say it has been years
since the House considered six hundred
pension bills 10 one day, aud some say
the bills which have accumulated for
weeks are the largest number ever pre-
seuted.
The House beat the worlds record
today by passing 62S bills in one hour
and thirty FIVE minutes. They were
private pension bills. Five bills we're
laid on the table making CPS bills con-
sidered. Representative Caperop, rep.
r. ]. J was in the chair rs chairman OF
the committee OF the whole. The job
was accomplished before LAS when the
House adjourned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
NOTICE.

Prepare for War in time Of Peace. Coal ].
Comfort. We are delivering the very best
grades Of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 2,240 lbs. to the ton, promptly
delivered by. ,o,,
DeWILTON AITCHEsON,
ROh Phonsa g5. 1O7 south Royf street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
GIRLS and MISSES
CLOTHING.

Special attention isealled to our unusual
assortment Of
"Peter Thompson" Suits for Giels
and Misses.
Two excellent values sizes ID to 20.
"Peter Thompson" Suits, OF fine Quality
blue serge, with regulation emblems ami
trimming.
SIS and $3.50 each.
Peter Thompson" Suits, fol- younger girls,
Of excellent quality blue serge; full plated
skirt on percaline body.
$3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

:. DON'T FORGET-Mcssrs. Blondheim q
swim bsys fresh grasei Horse Radish for SAFE
IN lhe City Market, &c quart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

wno HAS reached tue age of sixty years or
over shall, upon making proof Of such OF
fact according to such rules and regu-
lstions, as the secretary Of the interior
may be placed upon the pensions roll,
and be entitled to receive a pension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
LARGE WHITE potatoes 09c III

Puzzle.-The colder 1t gets. the hotter i
Is? Answer, Blondhtim K swifis prepared
Horse Radish. "Hot rs Rlazes.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
Local Matters.
Weather Probabilities.
Assaulted and Robbed.

For this section cloudy tOnigt Saturday
IN rarinble winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11
FINANCIAL

a SyCAI sTAIENEET OF TaE e.
GERMAN COOPERATIVE Build
ING ASSOCIATION NO. : OF ALE {.
ANDRIA. VA, 1T THE CLOSE OF
ITS FISCAL YEAR ENDING DE.
CEMBER 81, 1905.
THIRD SERIES 18th year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-11

Number Of loans 1872; number Of shares 1879;
last vsar,s dividend 50 per share; total diyi.
dend s24 Per share: value Of each share paid
nm 10 date 1920
The Washington herald., 1907-11-20
DECLARES JUDGE is WRONG
Glen Echo Mayor Resents Conduit
Road Decision.
Proposes to Fight for Power over
Speeding AutOists-Says Farm
ers VIII Spread Tacks.

The recent decision Of Judge Henderson
IT. the now celebrated Conduit road case,
which involved the power OF the mayor
Of Glen Echo and the county authorities
20 regulate the speed of automobiles on
the thoroughfare In question, is "a great
disappointment 10 the people OF the coun-
~. especially those 70 whose pleasure and
convenience the Conduit road directly
contributes. Among persons not schooled
I'm the fine distinctions OF the law. there
are many who are disposed TO criticise
the judges conclusions. some declaring
them altogether inconsistent. The legal
fraternity, generally. regard the opinion
as an able and admirable one
John a. Garrett. the mayor Of Glen
Echo. spoke freely on the subject. He
said.
with all due Difference FOR the opinion
Of Judge Henderson. and with the high
est appreciation of the conscientious labor
and care he has given the case. am yet
Of the opinion that re 10 wrong In his
decision.
III, in any way, the case can be ap-
pealed. We Will carry it to the court Of
last resort II we have not the right OF
appeal. we viii originate a new case, with
the object ef carrying it TO a higher
court
Since ! have been mayor OF Glen Echo
have levied for offenses about fourteen
hundred dollars; some seven hundred dol
lars OF this. mostly in the shape of for
feited collateral. was received from auto
mobile offenders. The corporation OF
Glen Echo has this money on hand. and
VIII hold It until compelled to give it up.
IF the case finally goes against US. we
VIII return every cent Of it to those who
put IL up without further proceedings.
The town council OF Glen Echo has voted
to sustain me in fighting the case to its
ultimate conclusion.
The farming community Of Potomac
and Betheda districts are much alarmed
over the probable results Of the decision,
and feel that discrimination has been
practiced against them. a number OF
prominent farmers called upon me yester-
day and stated that they intended to
carry on the fight against the automobile
abuse on the road. They take the posi-
ton that if there is no law for auto
mObilists, there is no law for any one,
and they say that they viii resort TO
tac6s, broken glass, and the stretching
of wires across the road, If it should be
come necessary. to prevent automobilists
from running at dangerous speed there
on"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-20
Plan GREAT REVIVAL
Y. NJ. c. A. Delegates to Seek
Highways and Byways.
FIFTY MEETINGS IN A DAY
Distinguished Speakers from All
Parts OF the World 10 Participate
William Jennings Bryan Speaks
from Treasury Steps Saturday.

If the plans Of the Religious Work De
partment of the Young Mems Christian
Association bear full fruit, the city OF
Washington will be the scene Of one Of the
greatest religious revivals in the history
Of Christianity during the four days be-
ginning Friday, November p, when the
associations OF North America hold their
thirty-sixth annual convention in this
city.
Many of the most noted religious
speakers in America are among the 1900
delegates expected to attend the conven-
ton. and they have volunteered TO ad-
dress meetings each day in the colleges.
theaters. hotel Hobbies, depots, govern
ment offices. war ships at anchor. fisher
boats. barracks warehouses. wharves, en-
gine houses. n issiOns, and jails.
Some idea Of the colossal nature OF this
undertaking may be imagined from the
fact that in nearly fifty daily meetings
which will be held in the city. in addition
10 the sessions Of the convention itself.
such speakers as William Jennings Bryan,
Bishop W. J.. Mcdowell, and Gov. F. b.
Glenn. Of North Carolina. will talk to the
people Of the Capital City from street
curbs. steps of public buildings, and
other places on the claims Of religious
life on men Of to-day
Other speakers VIII be Hon J. A Nc
Donald, Of Toronto; Hon. Selden p. Spen-
Ger. Of st. Louis; Canon T. y. O'Meara,
Of Wycliffe College, Toronto; Mr.. c. c.
Kitchener, Of New York; Mr. Fred B.
SMITH OF New York: Mr. Luther D. Wish
ard. Of New York; Rev. Allan \. Stock
dale. Of Boston; Or. James ]. Vance. Of
Newark n. J.; Dean J. e Boswor;h. Of
Oberlin; Mr.. Robert Freeman, OF Buffalo;
Prof. c. r. Dunn. of Syracuse; Mr. w. J.
Marsh. Of Adelaide. Australia; Mr. John
r. Mott, Of New York; Mr.. f. G. Mercer.
of New York; Mr. James G. Cannon
chairman Of the clearing house COM
mittee, Of New York: Mr.. Alfred Marling.
Of New York; Mr.. J. J. Virgo Of Aus
tralia; Or. G. T. Bull, Of Scranton. Pa /:
DR.. Charles Wood, of Philadelphia; Dr.
Floyd Tompkins. Of Philadelphia Mr.
Lewis Crossette, the shoe manufacturer. Of
Boston; Mr.. w. f. Fenno of New York,
and Mr.. J. 2. Bailey, Of Topeka, Kansas
Col Bryan viii speak at an open air
meeting Saturday afternoon at 40 o'clock
on the south steps Of the Treasury build
ing.
The evangelisuc campaign is entirely
separate from the convention itself IL Is
simply a local effort 10 utilize the serv-
ices of the brilliant men who will attend
the convention. All classes Of men will
be reached. from Fort AIyer. on the
southwest TO the fish wharf, on the
southeast; from Howard University and
Maryland Agricultural College on the
northwest. to the navy yard
The Washington herald., 1907-11-20
DEMANDS $4,000 FOR BOY.
Damage Claim by Father Against
Hallway COmpany.

Francis Myers, through his father.
James A. Myers, has filed suit in the
District Supreme Court 70 recover $4,000
from the BrfghtwoOd Railway Company
for alleged personal injuries.
According to the declaration fled by
Attorney Joseph d. Sullivan, the boy fen
into an excavation near the companys
track in Brightwood avenue, near w
street May % last. and sustained serious
injury. Negligence is charged against
the company for an alleged failure to
barricade the excavation.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-20
RACE TIPSTER DENIED MAILS.
Fraud Order Against Hamlet, Who
Has Made SI5O.OOO

r. d. Hamlet. alias Ban Douglas.
dealer in inside information on horse
races. was yesterday denied the use Of
the mails in~accordance with fraud or
der issued By Postmaster General Meyer
Hamlet is regarded as one of the clev-
crest and most successful race track in
formation brokers who have been in
volved in difficulties with the post-office
authorities The postal Inspector, who
recommended the issuance Of a fraud or
der against him. said:
There is no doubt but that Hamlet is
one of the most INSCRIPTIONS men en-
gagged in the tip business. and on October
l., he admitted that he had made $4,000
out OF il in five years