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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Trains leave Union Station Alexandria.

Trains leave Union Station Alexandria,
In Effect April 2. 1907.
N. B-Followingscheduls figures published
only as information, and are not guaranteed.
7:l7 A. A.-Daily--Local for Warrcatoa,
Dsaville and way stations.
1853 A. M.-Daily-Local for Harrisonburg
! and way stations.
| ,9HA. M.-Daily-U. 8. fast Mail. Firs
GLASS coachss sad drawing room sleeper 10
New Orleans. Dining car service.
| l1:E AN. Daily-Washington and Florida
| limited. Sleeping cars between New York and
Jacksonville. Through hsst-cless coaches
between Washington and Jacksonville.
Dining car service between Washington snd
| Columbia.
3.O7 r. M.-Dsily-New York and Atlanta
70 Columbus, as. Mondays, Wednesdays and
I Fridays Sunset Route Tourist sleeper Waah
ington 10 San HyHncisco
ALB p. M-Week Dsyz-Local for HaY
risonburg and way stations on Manassas
branch
b:l2 P. M,=-Dsily-IOcal for wsnenton and
Charlottesville.
1907 r. H., No. -Daily--New York and
Florida Express. Through coaches end
sleepels to Charlotte. Columbia and Augusta.
sleepers 70 Pnehurst week days. Disinb car
service la carte.
1899 p. M.--DaIly-washington aud Chat.
tanooga Limited (vie Lynchburg)> Fifsk
class coach and sleeping car 10 Roanoke.
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Memphis. Sleep
er 10 Birmingham aud New Orleans, Wash
ington TO Roanoke. Dining car service.
1l:i7 P. A.--Dsily-New York and Ntw
Orleans Limited. All Pullman train. club
and observation cara 10 New Orleans. Sleep
ers to Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham aud
New Orleans. Dining cs' service.
Through trains from the south arrive at Al
exandris 7:iS, 8:2s aud 8:4s A. N and 2:l3,
sos, 1928. 1918 and 1l:23 p. q. daily. Hars
risonburg ll:3s A. NJ. week days and 9:03
p n. daily. From Charlottesville 1853 A. N.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexandria wv. q 0. Statiou) s;2l A
NJ. 1:20 and 4:53 r. NJ. week days for Blue-
mont; 6:36 P. NJ. for Leesburg $50 A. M.
and 4:63 p. NJ on sundays only for Blue.
mont.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pail.
Aian reservation, etc., apply 70
WILLIAM a. LEHEW, Union Ticket
Agent, Alexandria, Va.
G. II. ACKERT, Vice Pres. aud Gen. Mgr.
3. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Trsk. Mgr.
w. ii. TAYL0E, Gen. Passenger Agezt
u. 3 BROWN, General Agent.
Washington, d. C.
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snicide Of chief Of Police.

Newark, N. j.. April l7.-ChIef OF
Police Adams shot himself dead 10
Branch Brook Park, yesterday. His body
was found by policeman. Chief Adams
had been recently indicted BY the grand
jury With other police officials for non
tessance OF duty, He had been greatly
worried because Of ibis fact. II Is be-
leved that the indictment caused him to
take bis own life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Washington, Alexandria h
MT. Vernon Railway.
LRAYR ALRxANnpIA.

Por Washington, frosu corner Prince and
Royal streets, week days. at 145, 61o: $50.
8 is, 20. $50, 5 50. 9 10, D 80, $50, 1000,
10 TO- 10 %, 10 30, II 10, II rs, II 30. IL 60 a.
/ 50, 10, as, Q 30, 3 50, 8 10, SIS, 8 %, 400
40, 40, 435, 4 so, 10, s 20, SIS, s IS,
800, 8 10, $50, $50 40, z 30. s 90. $50,
500, $50, 10 90. 10 80, II 10 and IL I'm.
sundays-70o, $40. s is. 800, 9 30, 10
10 d6, II 10 and Il IS g. ~. u 70 i24o Io5.
4 20, 4 40, 5 90, s 20, $40. 90. = 20, 40, 90,
72o, 40, 500, go. goo, 93o, 1000, io30 =
and IL ~ ?. m.
POR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, weeA
days, 5 As, 662, 832, 025, II % a. M, 10
125, 225, 339, 4S6, o SO, 70o and
p. ID.
eundays-7O 90, $ 81, 10 Al, II 40 q. m. r. 10
40, 240 40, AZ, 7 %. 8 46 aud 10 i6 D. 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup hss been
used for over sixty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething
With perfect Success 1t soothes the child,
softens the gums, sllsys all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Disrrhes. Is
pleasant TO the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part Of the world. twenty-five cents
bottle. Its value is incalculsble. Be sure
and ask for Mira. Windows Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs set,
June 30th, 1905. Serial number 1923.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
After Stage Robbers.

Great Fslls. Mont, April ia
posse from Malta is in pursuit OF the
lone robber who held up the stsge from
Malta 10 Zortmsn Saturday night and
got awsy with $4,000 In cash. The
money was in transit 10 pay the wsges
of the miners at Z)rtman. The robbery
took place near the entrance to the Little
Rockies, where the Kid Curry gang Of
outlaws and train robbers have been hid
ing this spring. Some member of the
gang is supposed to be responsible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

Does Coffee disagree with you? Probably It
Health Coffee" Is clever combination Of
parched cereals aud nuts. Not q grain Of
real Coffee. remember, in DR.. Shops Health
Coffee, yet It's flavor and taste matches closely
old Java and Mocha Coffee. II your stomach,
heart, or kidneys can't stand Coffee drinking.
try Health Coffee. II Is wholesome, rourish.
ing, aud satisfying, It's nice even for the
youngest child. Sold by +. 8. Losdbester &
SonR drup0iatA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

Baseball's Grst victim in New Fog
land ia J. William Rickert, who died 10
the Massachusetts General Hospital in
Boston Saturday from iDjuries received
during practice week ago He collid.
ed with another player while running
for bali.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR-
" termasser. u. 8. Army, Fort Washing.
ton, Nd, April 2. 1907. Sealed proposals, in
triplicate. will be received at this Office until
u o'clock noon April 18th, 1907. for furnish.
ing and installing door, window and traDsom
screens in barrack buildings Nos % and 80
at Fort Washington, Nd. Information re-
gsrding plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned at this Office. Proposals must be
marked Proposals COR Screens at Fort Wash.
ington, Md" and addressed - the Con
stncting Quartermsster. U. 8. Army, Fort
Washington, BID.
Rpr4 568l6I7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
FRANK WAKEFIELD, Druggist
6. W. Corner Fairfax and Prince Streets.

3. w. Corner Fairfax and Prince Streets.
Successor TO WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Having purchased the stock and fxtures Of
Wsrfeld and Hall. have tAkes possession
Of the store lsteiy occupied by them. Psst
experience Of thirty three years rs phar.
maeist, undivided time aud attention, the
purest drugs, and al that pertains 10 9 6ru
class Pharmacy, will be at the command Of
my patrons.
I. therefore. respectfully solicit the pa.
tFonage with which they were favored and
confidently hope for that Of my friends gen.
orally.
Prescriptions viii receive my personal st
tention, and the utmost care and accuracy are
assured. FRANK WAKEFIELD.
Bell Phone IA. Capital City Phone les.
HiEha Sell SO South Fsi-fhx etrcet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Negro Would Have Been Lynched,

Psrkersburg, W. Va, April 49,
Only for the fact tbat he was hurried 10
Westchester, Joseph Wilson, negro.
who criminslly assaulted white girl
Sunday night, would have been lynched.
Aimob WAS formed 10 wreak vengeance on
the negro, but the police hurried viii
son to Westminster where no Is now
safely lodged 10 Jail with strong guard
on hand TO prevent al attempt at lynch
inn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
A Criminal Attack

on al inoaensiye citizen is frequently made
in that apparently useless little tube called
the appendix, It's generally the result of
protrscted consti patton. following liver tor
por. DR.. Kings New Life Pills regulate the
liver, prevent appendicitis and establish reg
ular habits Of the bowels. 25c at T. 8. Lead
beaten 4 Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock.
holders oftbe LOCKE COAL COMPANY
will be held MONDAY, April 29th. at the
Office Of the company In Alexandria, Vtr.
ginie. at twelve O'Clock noon, for The pur.
pose Of electing directors for the ensuing year
and transacting such other business as may
come before the board.
sprl5 ID GEORGE r. HAMLIN, Clerk,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.
" City Hall. April 8, 1907.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed TO L. z.
Uhler, Chairman Of the Committee on Light,
will DO received at this Office until Sp. M,
Thursday, April 25, 1907, for the ENTIRE
OUTPUT OF COAL GAS TAI Of the city
Gas Works during the next fiscal year, com.
mepcing June !, 1907, and ending May 81.
1908. Bidders must agree 10 keep the tar
IN the well ct sill times below the outlet or
overflow pipe.
Terms: Settlement must be made on the
10Th Of the month following delivery Of tar.
fnl compliance with the above provisions.
The committee reserves the right TO reject
any aud all bids.
By order Of the Committee on Light.
apr I'd J. B. WALLER, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.

II IEIAOG VI AhE tLLRA vi 0AO,
" City Hall, April 3, 1907.
SEALED PROPOSALS. addressed to LIE
0hler, Chairman Of the Committee on Light
will be received at this Office until 8 p. NJ,
Thursday, April rs, 1907, for furnishing the
Gss Works with THREE THOUSAND
TONS (more or less) Of GAS COAL (2,241
pounds TO the ton), TO be delivered In the
sheds at the works trimmed and henched up,
during the fiscal year commencing Juno 1,
1907, snd ending May 81. 1903, orders TO be
accepted by successful bidders any date after
awarding OF coptrsct 20 that coal will arrive
at the works on or before July 1, 1907.
The coal must be Monongoh, TrycoDnel,
YouEhiogheny, Montana, FsirmoDt, IiDcol1
or other gas CAL Of equal or superior yield
and candle power. Bidders eau give their
figures on all Of the mines, aud are requested
to give candle power yield and analJ sis. per
ton coal.
The committee reserve the right 10 reject
any or all bids.
Terms Cash on 18th day Of each month
following delivery Of coal.
By order of the Committee on Light.
apr3 I'd j. b. WALLER, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

NOrICE.-THE ANNUAL MEETING
Of the stockholders Of the PNEUMATIC
TOBACCO STEAMER COMPANY will be
held at the Hotel Fleichmann, in the city Of
Alexandra. Virginia, on WEDNESDAY,,
the oath day of April, 1907, at 2 O'Clock p.
m, for the election OF officers and for the trans.
action ofall business which may properly
come before the meeting.
L. p. WHITAKER, Secretary.
QnYI0 eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
Alexandria. Virginia. April 3. 1907

Alexandria, Virginia, April 3, 1907.
w. b. Smooi, Esq., President. >asiJss In
yestment COmp'ry If alex .Bdfia, Vir.
ginia, Alexandra Virginia.
Dear Sir: The undersigned respectfully re.
quest you 10 call meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the SAVINGS INVESTMENT COM.
PANY OF ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA, in
pursuance 70 the bylaw Of the coupiny pro-
yldirg for special meetings, for the purpose
Of filing any vacancy in the offices Of the
company, and for the purpose Of determining
the best snd most speedy plan Of winding up
the affairs Of the company.
Very truly yours,
]. K. II. NORTON,
THO9. W. ROBINSON,
MRS. C. l.. LEADBEA1ER,
by 4. 3. Leadbester,
LAURENCE STABLER,
N. B HARLOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

In the pursuance Of the above request
Investment Company Of Alexandria, Vir-
ginia, will be held on TUESDAY, the 23rd
day Of April, A. D. 1907, at 1870 p. m, ST No.
l2S south Fairfax ttreei, Alexandria, Viz.
ginis. W. b. 6MO0T, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

L l,uOO ybIuh feIcditF, ghiu hiuti ICY
| values at SIC.
One case Apron Ginehams. &c value. at %
yard.
25 pieces yard.wide Bleached Cotton, lOc
j value, at 7gc.
20 pieces soft.6nish Cannon Cloths, 1870
| value, sc SIC.
10 pieces yard wide, soft finish Cambrics
| I0c value, at 7ic.
Case Light Shifting Prints. 7c value, nj &c
yard.
Case Dress Ginghams. Sc values, AT &c yard
Case White Snowflake Muslins &c value
1 al SC yard.
50 dozen large size Huek Towels, 100
/ value, al Sc.
Case Fancy Lawns, Sc value, OF SC yard.
Is pieces 4U.inch India Linen, l2sc value,
at 10c.
Is pieces 4O-inch India Linon. lSc value,
at I2ic.
One case Bleached Toilet Crashes, 3sc yard
Bleaehed l0-4 Sheeting, 30c value, at 2io,
Pillow Cases, 15c value, at I25e.
so pieces fine Persian Lawns. lSc value.
i at 1910.
so dozen Ladies' Bleached Summer Vests.
&c each.
IS gross Pearl Buttons. Sc q set
Lot Val. Iaces, worth &c 10 So, AZ &c yard.
Large Pearl Buttons, Sc set.
No. 80 Gauzs Ribbon, black. white and
nile, 20c value. at &c yard
Long Isle GloyCs, Taheta finish 75C
value, at 69c.
Long Silk Gloves, $I.0O value. at 75c.
Ladies' Dropstitched Hose, &c pair.
Ladies' Heavy Black Combs and Side
Combs, l0c.
Ladies' White Wash Belts, DC.
Children's Patent Leather Belts, black and
red, &c.
Ladies' 2.clasp Kid Gloves, 59c pair.
100 dozen white hemstitche1 Handkef-
chief. &c.
Is dozen Bureau Scarfs, &C..
so White Spreads, f1.00 value, at 89c.
Ladies' White Waists, $3.50 values, at 81.
Ladies' White Waists, 75c value. at zoe.
Ladies' Spring Suits, $40 value. at 81 90.
Ladies Fancy Dress skirts, $3.50 value,
at 81 40.
Ladies' Dress Skirts. s. values, at 1898.
Ladies' Wrappers, 81 value, at Toe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
GROCERIES.
GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GRoCERS.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS

GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
And Dealers In
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GiDson's Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and PLre Old Bye, Old Cabinet and Mono
gram Whistles; also Bakers and Thompson'r
Pure Rye Whistles, to which they invite the
attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
Jonsignments Of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantees
be highest market prices and prompt returns
N. z corner Cameron and Royal Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
MEETINGS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the stock
holders Of the EDW ARDS sLAND AND
BUILDING CO.. incorporated, will be held
at the Conpany's Office No. 100 south Fairfax
street, AleIandris, Vs., on MONDAY. tho
9th day Of May, 1907, st 1907. at 3 o'clock
.. IN. for the purpose Of eleeting officers for
the ensuing year. and 10 transact such bust
ness az may legally come before the meeting.
FRANK +. RAPP, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

NOTICE.-Having qualified as administra-
~ tor Of the estate Of SARAH a. MUM.
ROE, deceased, all persons having claims
agaiI ct the said estate are hereby notified 10
present the same duly verified 20 me for Get
Element, ard all persons indebted 10 said e.
tate are hereby notified 10 make prompt pay.
ment Of such indebtness 70 me.
CHAS. j. BRADLEY. Administrator.
APPS i0ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
apri2 w3v

THE REGULAR ANNUAL STOCK
! HOLDERS MEETING OF THE vIR.
GINA MARBLE COMPANY will be held
at lis north Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va,
OIL THURSDAY. April 18th, at ~ o'clock
noon, for the purpose Of the election of OF.
6cers, &c. A. j. kORRlS, President.
CLARENCE THOMAS. Secretary.
aDr8 eo2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16
The Ashton Pharmacy,
112O KING STREET,
Alexandria, Virginia.

Having become the manager Of the business
heretofore conducted at 1i20 King street,
Alexandria. Va, under the name Of "En.
twisle's Modern Pharmacy" l have taken
the management Of said drug business, which
IN the future will be conducted under the
name of "The Ashton Pharmacy"
/ have an experience Of 2S years in the
drug business and mean to make this new
enterprise an up.to-date and excellent phar.
macy.
A specially Of fitting trusses and supporters
and adjusting crutehes will be made by me,
] having been in that particular line for seven
years With Messrs. f. 8. Leadbeater 4 Sons.
therefore respectfully solicit the public
patronage for this enterprise and psrticu-
larry that Of prescriptions from physicians.
Ny personal care will be given to prescrip-
tons to insure accuracy aud satisfaction.
Respectfully,
III. ID. ASHTON.
Capital City Phone i27. Bell Phone 3l5.J.
NIGHT BELL.
sprlliw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-16

&c for GRADUATED suGAR-FINEs1
sAA"olAtHD SOsAs ). a 3. 1 a1LsUHN.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-09
ANNA HELD VISITS
THE PRESIDENT
THINKS HE'S CUTE" AND SAYS
THE RIGHT THINGS AT THE
RIGHT TIME.

Washington, Dec. S-President
Roosevelt is cute. according to Anna
Held. the actress. who was escorted
to the White House yesterday by Sen
ator Hopkins of Illinois. The party
also included Florence Ziegfeld. Anaa
Held's husband. and several other
members OF her company. Miss Held
having expressed a desire to meet
thu President. arrangements were
made through Senator Hopkins. While
the Republican national committee
was in the throes OF selecting a place
and fixing the time for holding the
Republican national convention Sena.
tor Hopkins and the theatrical party
reached the white House. Miss He'll
with characteristic impetuosity greet
ed the President, who responded brief
ly AS they were departing Miss Held
vas heard to exclaim: Isn't he cuts7
Aud he has such delightful faculty
Ct saying the right thing"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-09
s AGENTS
v|SITSAL O0NS
CHICAGO LAW AND ORDER
LEAGUE EMPLOY NEW TAG
TICS IN WAR ON SUNDAY
SALOON.

Chicago, Dec. S.--Naw tactics were
employed by the Chicago Law and
order League In its war on Sunday
saloons today Instead of devoting
their energies to collecting evidence
the agents of the organiza-
tion sought for violations OF the law
and then notified ;ae policeman on
the beat that the law was being vio-
lated ami that it was his dirty TO ar
rest the alleged offender. The re-
fusal to act by patroImen was fol
lowed by warnings that the league
would institute proceedings against
him for neglect Of duty
Early this morning an expedition
of the leagues agents visited a num-
Der of saloons in the west and cen
traI portions of the city but reported
no violations of the law except at one
place. The saloons visited included
those Of Aldermen John f. Brennan
and Michael Kenna.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-09
FIRE RETARgS
WORK Or RESCUE
NOW BELIEVED THAT, NuMBE r
or DEAD WILL NcrlBE
OVER 4oa.
FIF TY-THREE BODIES
Recovered From Monoroah Mines
Condition of corpses such
That Instant Burial Is
Necessary.

Monongah, w. va, Dec. S But
fiftythree bodies had been recovered
from mines No 6 and s Of the Fair
mont Coal company, when darkness
closed over the little town of Moncn-
gah tonight.
Fifty-six hours nad elarsed since
the awful explosion and the majority
of the bodies brought to the surface
were in terrible condition, necessi-
tating almost instant burial II Isl
now believed that the number of dead
will not ha over four hrndred. Short.
ly after three O'Clock this afternoon
fire broke out agaii7 in mine No, and
the rescuers were at once ordered to
the surface. The FIRE, it is thought,
will be subdued within a few hours,
when the work Of rescue will be re-
sumed 1t was said by members of
the rescuipg party that over q hun-
dred bodies have baen located in beth
mines and that they will be brought
to the s1rfa"a as soon ais the tire has
been extinguished. II is net believe /
that the fire will reach any Ct ties
bodies
On account of the fire in the miae
No. and the imminent danger cf
explosion in mine No G. all rescue
work has been suspended for the
night.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-09
PAOUCAH' NEW
|NTfRURBANROAD
PLANNED TO CROSS RIVER TO
ILLINOIS AND TO EXTEND
SOUTHWARK TO MEMPHIS
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING.

A Paducah dispatch says With
the signature of Mayor Yeiser, which
wnl be affixed this week, the fran
chise for the first interurban electric
railway in Western Kentucky will be
made effective The general council
finally passed the franchise for the
Southern Electric line, which already
has right of way between oaducah
and Mayfeld and terminals in the lat
ter city. The line viii strike the
business section of Paducah at Sec
ond and Broadway and extend on Har-
rison street to the river, where some
time in the future it is planned to
cross TO the Illinois shore and ex
tend through the coal mining dis
Mayfield is projected through South
western Kentucky towards Memphis
The promoters are negotiating with
an engineering company TO survey
the ruote aud make estimates The
prospectus will be issued early in the
spring. when the promoters anticipate
the money market viii be sufficiently
eased up to enable them 70 float the
bends. as an eastern syndicate was
negotiating with them when the
furry came The line viii traverse
a rich farming section.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-09

his request and took the oath OF office
King Gustaye read his proclamation
and announced his motto, With the
|people for the fatherlandY After the
officers Of the army and navy and
civil officials had taken the oath, a
cabinet meeting was held behind clos
ed doors.
There was memorial service an
hour later in the palace chapel, which
was attended by the, whole royal fam
lily with the exception of the Queen
Sophia and the new queen, until now
the Crown Princess Victoria, who will
arrive here from the continent to-
morrow morning
No national mourning will be pro
claimed Tomorrow all theaters win
open again with the exception cf the
Regal Opera.
Gustaye ". has published procla
nation addressed to the administra-
tive and ecclesiastical authorities, in.
forming them of his accession to the
throne and a further proclamation adj
dressed to the people Of Sweden in
which he refers In eulogistic terms to
the late sovereign.
The proclamation refers briefly to
the material progress Of Sweden I'M
der Oscars reign. and then Gustave
addressed himself personally to the
people, saying among other things
Qpg ala Will always be to unite
our people in common work for the
fatherland. Only when the Swedish
nation, as whole, recognizes its re-
spcnsibility towards the fatherland
can success be attained"
King Oscar had been in failing
health for several years and fre-
quently was unable to perform his
duties
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-12-09
INVESTIGATE ROOSEVELT.

Denver, Colo, Dee Sat a meet.
'rg Of the executive COMMITTEES of the
VI item Federation of Miners In this
ity 1t was agreed TO levy an assess
nent rpon the members Of the union
'rr the benefit Of the Goldflela strlk-
rs, The possibility OF securing con.
rressionaI investigation OF President
icoscvelts action IN sendinG troops
VI Goldheld at the request Of Gov
Sparks Of Nevada. was discussed,
and II was practically decided TO
bring the matter to the attention OF
/. "The action OF the residentp In
sending troops to Goldfield was the
result or 4 prearfangedacons
sween Wall street interests and Goy-
Sparks declared Acting President
Nahoncy, after the executive session,
There was absolutely no need for
luch action 1t seems pecrliar, 70 say
he least, that troops should be hur-