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The Washington times., 1907-12-25
SAM TOOK Il TURKEY FAT,
BEAT HIM ON THE HEAD;
BOTH LLNGER NOW IN JAIL

then drew from out his coat a turkey,
large and round and tat-as fat as any
shOat
SO Abs a liah." mUrmured Sam and
up he raised his arm, and then before
Jack could reply ne did him serious
harm.
He grasped the turkey by the neck
and mauled Jack bout the head, until
the latter cried with pain and yelled
IN mortal dread He smashed and hit
and struck and damned until his arm
was sore, and Jack kept bowling all the
while. till the turkey was no more.
Both Sam and Jack were brought
to court, led up before the rail, and then
and there We're sentenced each to a
lengthy term IN sail.
And now aS they lie down 10 sleep
within their narrow berth, they muir
nlur as a single man, the old song,
peace on earth"
For Sam Is very sore and sad and
Jack Is sad and sore, and both now
swear with solemn Oaths, we won't
fight any more"
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
AirShipS No Longer Dreams.

Twas but yesterday that balloons
were looked upon as mere toy, a
form of amusement for county
fairs, an apparatus for scientific ex-
pertinent with no practical value,
Aeroplanes? Well, it was to laugh!
No longer ago than the time of the
experiments of the lamented Lang
ley they were jeered at and scoffed
at by the public.
Today, without our hardly know
ing it, we have practically accepted
ballooning not only as an estab-
lished form OF higher sport, but as
a valuable and wholly practicable
addition TO the great utilities of the
world. While aeroplanes have not
yet achieved a practical success, no
doubt remains in the minds of even
the most skeptical that the day of
triumph is not far off.
Navigation of the air has within
the last few years-or has it been
only months, il seems so recent
become an organized and formulated
science. II has its standard works
and its textbooks, its societies, and
its clubs. 1t has its professors and
It's practical demonstrators. The
most recent achievement in the
realm of the applied science of
aeronsutics occurred at st. Louis at
the time of the Gordon Bennett
-ace.. Major Hersey, the american
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
The Bank Statement.

To what extent il was a money
panic rather than a business dis
turbance, is suggested by the analy-
sis of the reports of national banks
under the call of the Comptroller for
statements of condition December
3. Likewise the statement shows
clearly howfast the trouble extended
to the uttermost parts of the coun-
try Immediately after it had begun
in New York.
The money centers were accused
of boarding currency and refusing
to let it out to the country; and
that was true in the beginning of
the squeeze. But with the passage
of a few weeks the situation seems
TO have reversed itself. The country
banks became quite as badly
stricken with panic as had been
those Of the cities, and in turn de-
clined to loosen their grip on any
cash which came to them. The re-
suit is that the central reserve cities
turn up in the December 3statement
with reduced reserves in proportion
to deposits, while the country banks
show increases. The percentage of
reserves carried in many of the
middle-class cities is so large as 10
/ Justify sharp criticism, it seems, of
policy which permits such hoard
ing while business is in need of
the cash.
But the general effect of the De-
cember statement cannot be other
than good. 1t shows the national
banks in healthy condition. 1t indi-
Gates where the money is It will
give each boarding banker a better
disposition toward loosening his grip
when he sees that other bankers are
in strong position, and that the
general posture is such as reason
ably to insure against calamity.
More important than all this, it is
assurance to the individual hoarder
to the depositor who drew out his
money and locked it in a safety
vault-that he need not fear return
ing it to the banks.
The beginning of the new year
will hardly fail to see an increasing
tide cf boarded money flowing
back to the banks. Everything indi-
Gates that conditions viii improve
from this time forth. The railroad
and Industrial dividends viii con
tribute literally, and their volume
is a most cheering evidence that
general business is good, and going
to continue good.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

Jack Johnson vas a colored man Of
strong and stu ID build, and with his
powerful phys cue he was cast-irOu
wiIled. OF firm determined mind was
he: long settled IN his way. and when
once reused bout anything he'd talk
and fight for days.
Jack boarded an electric car and
started home last night determined 20
get in a row AID end IL with a fight
Just as he climbed upon the steps he
met his friend. Sam Brown, and forth
with he determined 10 call .-Oung Sammy
dowr.
III. Jack" cried Sam, for Sam was
drunk, else he would ne'er have spoke.
III uiggah," was Jacks gruff reply.
Hi. chocOlate-cOlored moke.
~ merry Chrismus tuh yuh, Jack,
continued Sam In drunllc JOY.
dis amt no merry CErisiuus, fool,
Abs puthin' to enjoy
1T s." said San: in happy tones, still
keeping up his smile.
.sDen YOU do lie" roared Jack in
tones that could be heard 4 mile.
sam grinned a sad and feeble grin,
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
Fit Senators to Rooms
And Rooms to Senators
Assiqnmcnts to Committees Causes Changes
and Scramble for Quarters Is the Result.
Storckeeper MCGrainS Busy Week.

20 give satisfaction to every one as 10
furniture as could be magined- one
Senator wants green carpet and green
shades, with the walls tinted 70 corre-
Spond. Another wants some other color
scheme. One wants steam heat. and an
other wants an open fireplace The
wants are multttudinous and variegated.
and II is the stOrekeeper's business 10
see that they are filed
Among the changes now being made
Is that OF Senator Knox. who leaves
the ONCE OF the Coast Defenses Com
mittee and goes 10 the room OF the
Committee on Rules. Senator kittredSo
gets the room OF the InterOceanic Canals
Committee OF which he IS chairman
Senator Nixon goes TO Coast DefenseS-
Senator Hopkins gets Senator Drydsn's
old room o. the gallery floor. and Sen
a.or BuikeI sy moves from the terrace
20 tfe once OF the Railroads Commit
tee ca the gallery floor.
On OF the most desirable changes Is
made by Senator Daniel, who moves
from ire subbasement TO the rooms OF
Senator Morgan. the Offices Of the Com
mittee on Public Health and National
Quarantine Senator Clay moves from
the Annex and gets the rooms OF the
Committee on Woman Suffrage, Senator
Bacon's former quarters, While Senator
Bacon Coes TO the office OF the Commit
tee on 4'ngrossed Bills. Senator Bourne
gets the room OF the Fisheries Commit
tee and manages 10 get into the Capitol
instead of the Annex. rather an unusual
privilege for a new Senator Senator
Culbersop comes from the Annex and
gets the conference room.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
After Years of Work Among Sufferers on Battle
field and in Hospital Former Leader of Red
Cross Is Strong in Mind and Body.

for she inserted an advertisement in a
Worcester tMass-) paper that she would
receive stores and money for the
wounded Soldiers. Her appeal was llb
orally responded to and she personally
distributed. as promised. such cOntribu-
tiOns as We q sent her. She stayed with
the soldiers 81 the Nirginias during al
most the entire struggle. being head
nurse OF the hospital among the armies
OF the James.
In 1863 Miss Barton felt called abroad
20 minister 20 the wounded In the great
rancO-PrUssian war. She went az once
70 Strasburg and began the work.
Elected Head Of Red Cross.
It was in 1881 that the American Asso-
citation Of the Red Cross was formed
and I'm recognition Of Miss Barton's
great inltatory work she was made
president. This position she held until
the reorganization Of the society a few
years ago, when she resigned on ac-
count OF ner aEe. and the fact that she
could not actively direct the affairs OF
the society She has always. however
retained an immense interest in the
work which she created.
In spite OF her advanced age, Miss
Barton is active both physically and
mentally. She really appears 20 be
much younger, and shows today prac-
ticalIy none OF the effects Of her long
and arduous life on the battlefelds and
IN hospitals.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
ODESSA FOLK ARMING
AGAINST DARING BANDITS

ODESSA Dec 25.-In consequence OF
the permission granted by the new gov
ernOr general. Major General BOufal,
10 all respectable citizens TO arm them
selves against the attacks Of armed rob
bers and anarchist terrorlsts, an un-
precedented sale Of firearms is In prog
ress.
Inquiry at the central police station
to ascertain what was the minimum
provocation which IN the official opinion
would justify a citizen in using his wea-
pom, met with this reply:
"Our official &dvice to the private citl-
zen carrying a revolver is this: II he
be stopped or approached threatenirgly
by any person or persons in the street,
he will tell them TO pass on and II no
heed is paid 20 his warning. he may
shoot instantly, and our advice is that
the straighter he shoots, the better"
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
STEALS A Street GAR,
LOSES It IN SHASH-UP

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-Thomas Turner.
the Oldest motorman in the service OF
the Northwestern Elevated Railroad
Company, last night stole a street car
belonging to the Union Traction Com
pany.
Seizing the controller and turning on
the full force OF the current he eluded
the regular crew, which had been max
ing trips IN Evanston Tearing through
the country ne led the conductor and
mOtorman OF the commandered car. who
two miles.
Turner'S career was abruptly checked
at the Gl5nview Golf Grounds. where
his appropriated vehicle collided with
another, smashing both cars completely.
Turner was captured and locked up.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

Because young Mr. Austin. of New
Jersey, was kind to Mr.. Caywood, OF
Pennsylvania. once upon a time, Mr.
Caywood left him $4,000 when death
separated him from his money. The
remaining sl5OOOO Of the Caywood estate
goes TO Mr.. Caywood's daughter. This
fable teaches that kindness pays, but
Miss Caywood is probably not very
deeply impressed. That particular case
Of kindness cost her $4,000
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
HARRINGTON ARRESTED,
AUTHOR KICKED OFFICER

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dec. 25.-New-
ton Booth Darlington. the author. got
into a dispute with Detectives Manning
and Sannuels on Washington street early
this morning. In a scuffie that followed
Harrington kicked Manning He was
arrested on a charge OF resisting an
officer. and taken TO the police station.
He was afterward released on his own
recognizance
Harrington was formerly a member Of
the Indiana Legislature
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
LONDON STOPS IMMIGRATION
TO CANADA FOR WINTER

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The order TO stop
all imm grafton to Canada during the
winter months is being vigorously en-
forced. All distress committees in Lon
don have been peremptOrily ordered to
ton.
The many instances of immigrants ~
irving in winter without means to sus-
tain them until they secured employ
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
DIVORCE DEGREES
CHRIST MAS CARDS

NEW YORK, Dec. ST wish you
all a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year" were Supreme Court Jus
tIce Newberger's last words, as he con-
cluded the last Of $50 divorce sases.
He ia disposed OF these cases in two
court Gays. or in less than ten hours
granti1,s over 10 decrees OF divorce or
annuluent. The divorce mill will not
reopen until the first Wednesday IN
January.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
UNEATvTH ALGERIAN MONASTERY

ALGIERS, Dec. 25--Explorers at the
ancient ruined city OF Timgad, led by
Albert Ballu. have discovered q large
monastery. covering 1900 square yards.
surrounding a Christian basilica The
mOnastery encloses four chapels, a cIois-
ter with well-preserved cells. and a
Christian burying ground
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

What is the proper thing to DC when
I see some mistletoe hanging from the
asks a diffident young man.
If there is an old maid IN the room the
best thing to do is to yell Help" and
then seek the fire-escape-
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

Nine: Nazimova Is Of the opinion that
good women do not make good plays.
No. but they make fine audiences
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

Doctors now say that a kiss on the
mouth is simply hOmicidal. Fudge! The
doctors know better It's just a scheme
on their part to scare other men away.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

A young widow has written TO a New
York paper asking how she can bring
a still younger man TO the Popping
point. Surely an imposter. No real
widow would need any such informa-
ffon
The Washington times., 1907-12-25
CANNOT AWAKEN GIRL.
UNCONSCIOUS 1856 HOURS

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Pretty Edith
Wardrop, tbs young girl who lost all
her faculties as a result of sudden
fright last week, lies in a state of help
less coma in the Lincoln Hospital, to-
tally ObliviOus that this is Christmas
Day, though doctors and nurses are
sIaining every effort to restore her
to sensibility.
Today she entered upon the 136th hour
of her coma and so far medical skill
has been unable 10 assist her more
than to barely keep her heart beating.
The girl became frightened at a fire
engine.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

A Detroit man has married his step
grandmother. That makes him his own
step-grandfatheT and the step-step-
grandfather to his step-grandmother.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

rest Of a burglar in New York last
week. Everybody was surprised.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

those initiation bronze lions are set
Nlp on Connecticut Avenue bridge.
The Washington times., 1907-12-25

vanian promulgated the greatest single
effective Federal principle civilization
has produced but that the man en-
titled to the credit Of its first public
announcement was Benjamin Franklin,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES

BASTANCHURY- -DEPWEG-Dominic J. Bas-
tsnchury. aged 26, native of California and
resident of Whittier, and Elizabeth Depweg.
aged "a, native of Ohio and resident Of Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
NELsoN-GAU G. Nelson, aged 45.
native of Illinois, and Carrie NJ Gaunt, aged
45 native OF Sweden; residents Of Los Ange-
les.
OSBORNE NE-MoNTAGUE-Henr 2. Osborne,
jr.. aged 81. native of Louisiana, and Lillian
A. Montague, aged q, native OF California;
residents Of Los Angeles.
R-CLART-James w. Haver aged 30,
native of Iowa. and Annie M. Clary, aged 20,
native of Massachusetts,; both residents OF
Los Angeles
BATTY-wAIT-Robert J. Batty, aged 10, ma
tive Of Oregon and resident of Los Angeles,
and Myrtle j. Wait, aged 20, native Of Ore
son and resident of Candy, Ore.
OT-DONNELL-Edward L. Eliot aged 20,
native of Wisconsin, and Mary E. Donnell.
aged %, native of Kansas; both residents OF
Pasadena
DoN-HAeBURG-walter Clayton. aged
4s, native OF England. and Adelaide II. Hag-
burg aged 30. native of New York; both
residents of Los Angeles.
TURNER-MAC CANER-william Turner, aged
25 native of Georgia and resident of Pasa-
dena, and Nellie MacCamer, aged 10. native
OF North Carolina and resident of Los An
geles-
N-BUTTERS-Benjamin F. Nichol-
son. aged 80, native of Indiana and resident
of Chicago, and Grace l. Buffers, aged q,
native of Illinois and resident of Los An
geles.
HAWKINS-LUNDQUIS j. Hopkins,
aged 49, native of Minnesota, and Alice A.
Iundquist, aged "a, native OF Minnesota; both
residents Of Venice.
MoNRoE-FRICE-For W. Monroe, aged 81.
native of Kansas. and Irene M. Erich, aged
Is, native of Nebraska; both residents OF Los
Angeles.
SHARP-wILLIAMS-By J. Sharp, aged 26,
native of Indiana and resident of Ocean Park.
and Eola Williams, aged 26 native of Ala
bama and resident of Los Angeles.
EARLL-ALLEN-Jame C. Earll aged 20, ma
tive of Iowa, and Amy ]. Allen, aged q, ma
tive of Illinois: both residents of Los Angeles.
GooDwIN-zETTE M Goodwin,
aged 2S, native of Massachusetts and resi-
dent OF Sierra Madre, and Cola Zetterberg,
aged %, native Of New York and resident of
Los Angeles.
ADKINs-sULLIvA T. Adkins,
aged "a native of Arkansas and Catherine
M Sullivan, aged 20. native of Massachu-
setts: both residents of Los Angeles.
ORN-GAUSEREIT-W c. Horn, aged
25 native of Virginia and Alfrieda Gauser-
cit. aged 10. native of Missouri; both resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
HILL-MOORE-Harry W. Hill, aged 26, ma
tive of Massachusetts. and Lephe NJ Moore
aged q. native Of Maine; both residents OF
Los Angeles
YERBY- -URREA-Clay I. Yerby, aged 25 ma
tive of California and Conception Urea
aged q. native of Mexico; both residents OF
Los Angeles.
GRITToN-JONES-Ar Gritton, aged "a
native of Iowa and resident of Los Angeles
and Rosabel Jones. aged "a, native of Kan
sas and resident of Sawtelle
DOLTON- -SANDS-Wiliam H. Dolton, aged %,
native Of Kansas and Effie E. Sands, aged
o. native Of Kansas; both residents of Los
Angeles
RITCHIE- Ritchie aged 35, ma
tive of Scotland, and Christina Adams, aged
35 native of Scotland; both residents Of Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
ATTENTION.!
THINK THIS OVER

How about exchanging your property? Have
you given it a thought? If you haven t,
why, come up to our office and We'll talk 1t
over together. and perhaps we can suit, you.
We have a very large list and all bargains,
too which we will submit to your investiga-
tion. If you have seen other agents who
have not given you satisfaction, it is here
that you will. find what you are looking for.
RICHARDSON, the "SwaD Man."
who is great in the exchange line, will find
a good trade for you. If what you want Is
not here, come up and ask him about his
SPECIAL SYSTEM
FOR EXCHANGES,
nd ,,ni1 will he satisfied
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
and you will be satisfied.

We handle all kinds of eastern property;
cigar stands, rooming houses, barber shops
autos; in fact everything to exchange. If
you have any good business to exchange
come up and see and you will not regret
it. On the other hand If you want to ex-
change some property Tor good business
we can possibly satisfy you, as we are great
est in the exchange line. For many months
we have been listing property for exchange
and we have very large list. We list
nothing but good. legitimate propositions and
bargains. So do not fail to see us.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
RICHARDSON, the "Swap Man."
OFFERS MANY BARGAIN TRADES
FOR EXCHANGE.


100 acres of land in San Diego county;
house and harm; good water; will trade for
grocery or rooming house
so acres in Tulare county, California; all
level land; well ditched and good water from
pumping plant. Have raised fruit and grain
on this land without rain. Will sell at the
low price of SIS an acre; will trade for house
and lot.
Good property in Michigan, near Detroit,
reached by eight steam railroads and two
electric lines size 121S acres. surrounded by
residences and factories. Valued at $4,000;
will trade for beach ranch property.
. A gooL 5-room house, absolutely modern In
every respect; located in southwest part of
city; party has an equity of Sl40O; house
can be reached or two car lines; will trade
equity for cleai lot grocery or confectionery
store.
Tourist machine in good condition, for 5
passengers; VIII exchange for good clear lot
in city or suburban town; value $500.
A fine paying apartment house in beach
town, clearing $100 month. all filed cleared
c1200 in months this summer; cheap rent,
with AZ years lease; price only $500; owner
going east. musr sell at once.
Fine lot 50xl25, on Moneta ave.; price
scc'o; will swap for house and lot close in.
See Richardson. the swap man"
An Groom house corner lot 145x157. in
northwest; property all clear, $4,000; will ex-
change for restaurant or rooming house up
to $4t.0. See RICHARDSON, the swap
man"
A weIl-tstablished manufacturing business.
clearing $500 month; price. $500, with a
mortgage OF s700. will exchange for good city
property. See RICHARDSON, the swap
man"
An up-to-date 80 h. p model K Winton
automobile, 5000; will exchange for city
property, See RICHARDSON. the swap
man"
s100j equity in Groom cottage in southwest;
modern, with hard wood floors. See RICH
ARDSON, the swap man.
Five acres in Downey. with good house.
water stock, 325 trees. years old, bearing;
for house in city about rooms. See Rich
ardson, the Swap Man"
fine little grocery store on Maple ave-
nue.; will exchange for house and lot In the
southeast, about $1,000 See Richardson, the
swap Man"
For sale at bargain. 9 acres at Bell sta
ttion with room cottage; fruit trees, barn,
chicken houses, etc.. might consider part
cash. See Richardson. the Swap Man"
Special attention given TO business
chance exchanges. See
RICHARDSON, the ''Swap Man."
Signed.
RICHARDSON. the "SWap Man."
NOTICE TO BUYERS-Are you looking foI
a businessl II so, CONSULT THE LEAD.
ING AND RELIABLE AGENTS, LEAHY 8
SON. AS we have must every place of bust
nesI that is for sale in Los Angeles county.
Remember that we make record Of sales
misle by other agents. but call and get list
LEAHY g. SON, Sixth and Main streets.
After trying other agents
without success. consult
LEAHY 4 SON, Sixth and Main streets
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
sNAPsi..

SNAPSI!
$3.50 -Blacksmithing and wagon repairing
shop; rent S12.5O; 2 years lease.
S2o00-Grocery, meat market and bakery, .
store buildings; Will sell separate.
S5o-Barber snop. chairs; rent so;
years lease.
S4O0-Grocery, best bargain on our boks II
taken at once.
Ss0O-Dellcatesssen, staple and fancy grocery
store, centrally located; receipts $50 day.
all cash
These are ONLY few of our bargains. Call
up and SEQ us. a. we have many more listed.
A fine grocery in the best part of the city,
doing business Of $40 per day. Feed and
fuel business in connection. Two horses and
good wagon. A bargain to quick cash
buyer; S175O, or will invoice.
Grocery and provision store, located in su-
burban town. sales average Sl4O a dayi sell
goods in large quantities to mining camps
and orange packers. Has been established
long time. This is bargain of a life time
to step into established business with no
bonus to pay.
One of Los Angeles finest billiard parlors
with large stock of cigars and tobacco; profits
for last year S65O0 and business increasing
all the time. owner refused $4,000 in cash
short time ago. but now that he Is compelled
TO leave owing to death in family will sac
rihce for $4,000.
For sale or exchange, equity Of $3.50 in
business lot at the Palms, valued at sl2OO;
balance being paid in small payments. own
er will exchange for clear lot in or near
Los Angeles something else of equal
value. See LEAHY & SON.
We have 40-acre dairy ranch with 40 fine
milch COWS, one Jersey bull. about 20 tons
hay, horses and wagons, and all other uten-
sils required to carry on the dairy busi-
ness. This will require about s25OO. See
LEAHY 4 SON.
We have fine paying restaurant in one
of the best towns outside Los Angeles, run
very economically; daily sales average 500;
clears than $500 month in profits;
low rent with good lease price S11OO; for
half interest $500. LEAHY SON.
A large department store Gin one Of the best
towns in California is to go at a sacrifice
because of the death of the head of the
firm. This business has been conducted con-
tinuously and successfully for over fifty years
and has made fortune for its owner. The
stock will invoice about $4,000, and will be
sold at 75c on the dollar.
A grocery and confectionery, located in the
southwest part of town doing good business
of $500 a week; rent only S36; 8 living rooms
upstairs; nice soda fountain, good cream
business: horse and new, wagon. Owner in
other business and must leave town. See
LEAHY & SON. sole agents.
For sale, in the best town in Southern
California, close to Los Angeles, a fine fur
niture store, located in the best part or
town; stock on hand will invoice S55OO out
standing accounts on the instaliment plan'
$45O0 good lease and low rent Call for par
ticuars LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-07
CARPET CLEANING

GREAT EASTERN STEAM CARPET CLEAN
ing works, iii San Julian. Tel. Broadway
4473; Home F6514 Rug cleaning specially.
j. BRENTON.
PIONEER CARPET CLEANING WORKS.
Incorporated. w. @. Cline president, 715 3.
Olive. Tel Home F2SsO; Sunset Main 217.