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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
E,ood Destroxs geo uom.~

The bursting of the dams on the Dan
ube have caused disastrous foods in the
neighborhood of Rudolsgnad, Hungary.
liz Torontal county 260 houses have col
lapsed. Troops are succoring the dis
tressed inhabitantS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Hotel Burns; One Girl Dies.

The Mercer Hotel at Burnside. Ky.
was burned and Miss Bertha Toombs. in
charge of the telephone exchange in the
building. was cut off from escape and
persisted. The thirty guests escaped I'M
ip jured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Cattle Dealer Kills Himself.

Charles NJ. Carson. 40 years old, took
his life in gainesville, Ohio, by shooting
himself at the home of his mother, Mrs.
A. VI. Carson. He had been i'll with
typhoid fever at his home in Omaha.
where he had been in the cattle business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Frost May Have Hurt Wheat.

A hard freeze in Kansas and Nebra ska
created alarm concerning the condition of
wheat. much of which is far advanced.
Rains have improved crop conditions in
southeastern Europe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06

The second squadron of the Second cav
airy. ordered from Fort Riley. Kan. to
Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and the first
squadron of the Thirteenth cavalry, or
dered to Fort Sheridan. have been in
structed to march the entire distance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06

Federal government medals and certif-
Gates of honor were awarded at Block Isl
and. r. l.. to the captain and crew of the
schooner Elsie and members of the crews
of several fishing schooners who saved
passengers of the steamer Larchmont last
February.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
RiIl Against Homo RuIe

Mayor Mcclellan of New York vetoed
the public utilities bill on the ground that
it is against home rule, and that it would
give the party in power a handle by
means of which to levy tribute contribu-
tons on the corporations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Bank Teller Is Found Guilty,

Thomas w. Harvey, former teller OF
the Enterprise National bank of ALE
gheny, Pa. was found guilty on thirty
three counts for making false entries and
not guilty on three counts. charging mis-,
appropriation of funds of the bank
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
seeks Death M wife,s ronh

]. NJ. Case. aged a years. a wealthy
resident OF Wichita. Nan. who went to
Topeka in order to place floral offering
on the grave of his wife. attempted sui
eide by cutting his throat with a dull
pocket knife. He is now in a critical
condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Folk and johnson Predicted.

The tip comes from New York that the
Democratic leaders have decided on Jo-
seph W. Folk OF Missouri for their preSi-
dental candidate in 1905 and John 4.
johnson of Minnesota for his running
rnnfn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06

Detective Samuel A. Hamilton of the
Birmingham, Ala, police, who Uas shot
by Mrs. Annie Magness at her :ome in
Smithfield. Ala, while W. r. White. her
first husband. was endeavoring to take
away the two young children of Mrs.
Magness. is dead.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Aged Woman Fights Robbers.

In a feeble effort to save her home
and aged and paralytic husband from
two masked burglars, Mrs. Thomas Hull.
aged 10. gave battle to the men and was
fatally stabbed in Alliance Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Honors for Jesse James. ,Jr.

Jesse James. a son of the noted bandit
of that name. was graduated from the
Kansas City School of Law Friday even
ing, receiving the highest grade of any in
his class of thirty-eight. He will practice
law in Kansas City.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Railroad Equipment Run Down.

Decaying ties, rusty nails and dilapi
dated equipment of the Southern Pacific
a San Francisco man says, were response
BILE for the fatal accident near Bradley
Cal After an investigation of the track
he asserts the road has been negligent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06
Ro;IrondS IN Refrepch

One hundred thousand railway en-
ployes may lose their positions through
general retrenchment order caused by
lack of business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06

The Russian douma, whose early dis
solution was recently feared because Of
It's failure, to pass the government recruit
ing bill, and the attack made on tie mill
tary regime, has finally passed the bill
by a vote of 220 to 1914. Ar the same
time it adopted resolution setting forth
the necessity of decreasing next year the
number of men to be called TO the colors
and passing law abolishing the custom
of providing soldier servants for officers
and the use of troops for police purposes.
1t also passed law abolishing trials by
drumhead court-martial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06

Guy Boothby between the ages of q
and 81 wrote forty novels
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-06-06

Switzerland's proportion of lunatics
holds the record
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-02

No Contestant will be allowed 10 take more than one
Of the Extra Special Prizes that may oer from time
% time
The publishers not 10 tell whom anyone votes for
except 10 ease OF alleged error or ifsegulNgity
Each Contestant is requested send us a cabinet size
photograph for publication ~ soon A. convenient
Make up your mind who you want TO vote for before
coming TO the Office the editor will positively not decide
the matter for yon.
Contestants should keep list OF their votes turned in
each week and see that Publishers figures verify It.
All Coupons should l. placed in envelopes With names
Of Contestants written plainly thereon.
Free 20 Vote Coupons will be published in this paper
dnnng nrst % days of contest and be- voted without
cost for any Contestant
An Awarding Committee Of three of the best business
men are 70 DO appointed 10 final count and distrbn
ton Of prizes.
Contest 10 rnI not less than 80 days the day Of clos
ing will be announced about thirty days in advance
The Contest shall close ai o'clock on the date 10 be
announced later Two weeks previous 20 date Of closing
the Judges TO take the ballot box carefully locked or
sealed - the bank announced where il will be kept on
table IN front window during business hours, and IN the
vault At night until close Of Contest when the Awarding
Committee takes charge and makes final count
During the last two weeks i votjag must b. done in
the locked box AZ the bank If secrecy IN voting i de
sired, place your cash subscriptions together with u r
Votes and Coupons, in Sealed Envelopes with name OF
Contestant same and deposit IN Ballot Box Enye.
opes and Subscription Blanks will be furnished for this
purpose. The strict compliance with these rules gnaran
tees fair and square deal to all concerned.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-02
RULES OF THE CONTEST

1-ANNOUNCENENT-T Piano and Popular
Voting Contest will be conducted strictly honest busl
ness principles With perfect justice and fairness 70 all
concerned.
2-PRIZES-The first prize shall be fine first class
piano of a leading make, valued At 800. Many other
valuable and useful prizes will be given.
3.-CANDIDATES-Any Young lady, married OF SIN
gle in this and adjoining counties eligible 70 place n
the Contest The popular lady Is the one who shall
receive the most votes to her shall be awarded the beant
ful Upright Piano Other candidates 70 receive their
choice OF prizes in order according q their standing ol
votes.
4-TIE IN yOTES-In ease OF q tie in votes the
contestant having the largest number Of subscription
votes will be given the preference by the judges.
5-cLAsSES OF vOTES-The votes issued in
coupons Of the following denominations;
New Subscriptione 500 votes for 81. 90
Renewal subscriptions ------ 100 votes for LOO
Renewal more than year 500 votes for Loo
Back Subscriptions 100 votes lor l.UV
caneral Advertising 800 votes for 100
Lob Printing - 200 votes for 100
5-vear Subscriptions 700 votes for 800
Right 4 reserved to add additional classes Of votes.
6-GENERAL INsTRUCTfONS-Name Of Con.
teants will be printed IN order according 10 standing and
the amount Of their votes published regularly after hrst
count Is made.
Votes will not be allowed subscriptions AZ les than
regular price Of the paper
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-02

No employe Of this paper shall be candidate or work
in favor Of any contestant
Votes once deposited in ballot box cannot be trans
ferred 70 another
Postmasters' and Agents commissions to be sus-
pended during contest
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-02
GIVING THEM AWAY

ls aose merchants IA Vnita are giving FREE votes with
90 cash purchase At their for them
votes Tor SRI tie list fou set sssk The
cast them Yourself a our onee iIeip the gifs
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1907-05-02
The Prizes

Sos hbef.FUef RaeAhout
Ninita ow Coapan, deasf hg grade vehicles q al sds
cultural Implements. No,f crazy cpduf
$50 sd beard, donated smiley f4nture aeasFx i
tots aeugs One q tie Audsest IN tie and complete
stock u fil.s progressive
$50 naads ne - s'nF donated ~ Scscker The
elef. ~a NtN1n like OIL ~ @eeekeIa
beautiful example nf ieweiry ard faily
So Lalsa' NnlA smgerpFug depart
To = selected from TIE Fairs complete npt0dAs
millinery department.
$50 10 phooxsapss. donated Shepard
dais photographer vnla Miss Slepana photographs
the best "a be found auyWhefe
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-28
EN LA rsLA

CRIMENES horribles Sc cometen
en- todos los paises en- los que el amor
ha sido el m6vil principal. Crimenes
{ la Elcgancia y al buen gusto Sc CO.
mete, usando un Perfume 8 un Jabdn
vulgar, cuando el exquisite sCashtmiTe
Bousquet.--ya en- PERFUME 8 en- Jab6n--
es el sumun del buen tono. Colgate
y CO, New York.
THE H-E-L-VE-T-IA.
AZ calie de sLa Cruz.
Gran casa de huespedes. liable
d. hotels. Aposentos para farntlias y
personas solas. Comidas cincuenta
ceutayos cubierto. Ba6os. Teletono
roa. Apatedo de correo 295. Pro
pietario Pedro Shira.
Nota Este hotel esta q cargo de
una sehorita cagieha.
ES NECESARIO exigir que cada
sta obtenga grabado el nombre Di-
yestivo Moiarrieta, pero un solo estu-
che produce mejor efecto que una do
cena de botellas de aqua mineral de
Ger el 6nico curative radical. del esto-
mago y del intestine, el digestive Mo
Iarrieta puriGca los alimentos y los ha-
&c asimilables. FL legitimo Digestive
Moiarrieta cura en- un dla las indiges-
tones, en- un mes las dlspepsias Q gas
tralgias, y en- tres meses las mas gra
oao erfermedades cr6nicas del 3est6ma.
20 y del ineestino. Esta universal
ente confrmado, en- forma sin igual
que la e6cacia del Digestive Mo1arrie-
"a es verdaderameute radical y supe-
rior & la de todos los otros remedies,
De venta en- las princlpales farmaiasc
de Europa y America.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-28
SonetOs clasicos.
DE
L-oPR DE yEoA

81 al espejo vents q enamoraros
70 nperse es fuerza para no ofenderoS,
porque en- muchas parties podaiS veros,
el pueda en- otras tantaS retretaroS
ST a vuestros ojos no buscais reparos.
no podreis de vos misma defenderos;
que el veros tan hermosa puede haceros.
Ell daho que resulta de envidiaros.
La estampa de que fuisteis imitada
rompi6, cuando os form6 naturaleza,
acci6n de vuestro espejo reiterada.
Quebrarse fue lisonjay sutileza,
porque con ser de vos, nj aun retratada
puede tener igual vuestra belleza.
Rosa gentil, que al alba de la humara
belleza eres imagen, lque pretendes,
que sobre verdes esmeraldas dendes,
tu mano de coral tefiida en- granaf
81 cetro. 81 laurel, 81 ser tirana
de tantos ojos que en- tn carcel prendes,
icuan en- vano solicita defiendes
RENO que ha de durar una mahanal
Rinde la vanidad que al sol Sc atreve,
oh cometa de abril, tan presto oscura,
que, puesto que tu vivo ardor te mueve,
Ri ejemplo de tsntas te asegura
Que quien ha de tener vida tan breve
no ha de teneI en- tanto So hermUsura,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-28
DOCTOR GUSTAY0 NUNOz

De la facultad de Medic1na
de Madrid yiEx-profesor Gil
nico del Hospital de San Car.
los, de 'assmisma facultad, de
regresos de''su viaje a madrid,
ha establecldo su o6clna pro-
feslonal en- la calle de Teiuan
no 81.
Horas de consulta de z
"A o. m. Telefono No 326. a
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-28
BOARDING HOUSE

calle 81, ndmero 1o4, oeste,
New York. Sltio muy centrlco.
Pr5ximo al subway, a los elevados,
4 los carros electricos de Amster.
dam. Columbus, Broadway, 7: y g
avenida. Muy cerca del hotel NE,
ne Amtoinette, donde esta el Cl"t
L5eyo Ame,icanO, A siete cuadras del
doctor Henna. Casa amplia y ele'
qante, Cocina americana y espahola'
installation completamente nueva
Tres bafios. Pfdanse informes q Ia
administration de La DEMocRA'
cIA.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-28
~Se neeesitan buenos ven
es para este perl6dico.

apr.r DiAz NAVARRO ha
cido su ofcina de Abogado y de
4 en- esta ciudad, calle de San
lGmero I3.
cree ante la Corte Federal, Cor
Oistrito de toda la Isla y Corte
ia, dedicandose asi mismo al
de de tftuIos de propiedades,
raci6n de Corporaciones del
xtrangeras y trasmitaci6n de
49, ties de expropiacion forzosa.
Aceptando la noble competencla
how establecida en- el ejercicio de las
rrofesloues de Abogado y Notario, el
sefior DIAz NAVARRO Sc dispone &
cabrar & sus clientes houorarios exec
eiyamente m6dicos.
Doctor. R. Ruiz Andu
MRD1CO CERUJANO, de la Fa,
cuitad de Madrid. Consultas de tay =
media aay media de la tarde.
Cristo. "a -Sau Juan.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1907-10-28
| Inca FERREA DEL IOESTE

Billctes ba<atos para dias festivos
En- ~ clase de capital & Bayam6n
Ida y vuelta as ctvs. en- q r6 ctvs.
En- L. de Bayam6n q Cataho, Ida y
vuelta IS ctvs en- 2o 10 ctvs.
Billetes ordinarios de Capital q Ca
fio 20 clase & ; ctvs.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22

"A second in the banquet haT Of the
Shoreham Hotel at o'clock last night
The annual conference Of the Physical
Directors Society began with a business
session in the Y. NJ. c. A. Building in
the morning. which was followed by an
afternoon and evening session. At the
afternoon session papers were read by
George NJ. Martin. OF Toledo. and Walter
NJ. Wood. OF Chicago. G. =. Affieck read
a paper on a suggested method for the
administration Of the physical depart
ment." and J. 3. Towson gave a sum
mary of the conference at the evening
session.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected at the afternoon meet
ing. Dr. George J. Fisher. New York
City. president; W. II. Ball. Detroit.
Mich. vice president: G. NJ Martin. To-
ledO. secretary. The following two mem
bers. together with the officers. comprise
the executive committee: J. II. Merritt,
Montreal. and DR.. II. L. Chadwick. PhE-
adelphia.
The Association OF Employment Di-
rectors held sessions throughout the day,
after which an initiation OF new men,
bers conducted by the Cleveland degree
team. was held in the gymnasium in tho
boys building. Other conferences held
during the day were: Boys directors con-
| ference. county secretaries conference
employed secretaries conference, State
secretaries conference. and student sec
retaries' conference
The delegates in charge Of the evangel-
/ istic work have announced that services
/ for men will be held to-day at different
/ points Of the city, among which are gov
eminent buildings, schools. hotels. stores
/ and District government offices.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
Y. NJ. c. A. is READY
Great International Conven-
tiOn Opens To-day.
THE sUBoRGANIzATIONs MEET

Educational Directors Association
and Physical Directors Society
Transact Routine business and
Elect Onicers-PianS Include Hold
ing of Many Meetings To-day.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
Y.MC.A DELEGATES NOW REGISTERED

Some of the delegates who have al
ready arrived are:
Z. 6. Ackerulau Columbus Ohio.
+. X Allen, Meriden. Conn.
Harvey d. Blaksslee. New York former president Of
the Buffalo association.
B J.. Brink. McuistOvn y. J.
". H. BratiCan. New York.
H. 4. Baldwin Pittsburg Pc.
n. w Bsuovs. Richmond. Va.
ID. A. Budke Montreal, Canada.
r. T. BATES. New Haven Conn
Vernon i. Bowe Kansas City. No.
D. 7. Coleman. Pennsylvania Railroad. Philadelphia
J. y Cameron Buffalo. y. \.
". j. Campbell New York City.
Ge0rge T. u. Cramcr. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
r. T. Campbell Wilder. ".
J. L. Cartwright Springfield No.
J. F. Dcuham. Johnstown. Pa
I. G. Dix. Louisville Ky.
Britton l. Dawson. Des Moines. Iowa.
John T. Dadisnan Topeka kans
". X. Davis Portland. Ne
&. r. Evans. Mitchell 8. Oak.
4. o. EbeThardt. Springfield. Mass.
Hon W. II. Freai. Honolulu, Havaii.
n. T. Foster, Chicago, III.
/ c. T. Fought. Bradford. Pa
Albert \. Goldsmith. Hartford. Conn.
I Edward Grace. St Paul. MINI
/ Blake w. Godfrey. Dayton. Ohio
T. 4. Gaylord, general secretary 70 St Petersburg.
/ W. Il. Groves. Pine Bluffs. Ark.
/ Rev. l. NJ. Green, Shenandoah. Va.
/ \ I. Gillette Boston. Mas.
A. H. HYDE Wichita Kans.
| 4. r. Hurst Tecun,seh. Mich.
/ Il. r. Harrington Norfolk. Va
/ J. A. Heilnan. Sioux CITY. Iowa.
/ George HeucScl Orange. y J.
/ X r Hartsded. SIeneer. y. C.
/ Charles L. Hammer Havana. Cuba.
/ r. FLOYD Hosmsn. Osweg0 y. Y.
! J. q. HohsE. Chicago. III.
/ A. After Haas, Winnepog. Manitoba.
I ". VI. Hamilton. Denver. Colo.
/ Knox C. Hill. McKetsport. Pa.
] J. =. lrigals. C0llinwoOd Ohio.
J. 2. Jackson. Birmingham Ala.
I x. II. Jackson. scranton. Pa.
/ p. c. jacobs. Chicago. III.
/ G. J. johnson. FindlAy Ohio.
/ Fred {. jerry. Pottstown, Pa
Andrew " johnson Manitcwoc Wis
4 f. Komatsu. Tokyo. national secretary Y. ". e. A.
/ Il. Hayne King. Charleston. :. e..
/ ]. A. Kneale Hamilton. Ohio
William F. Klein. Reading Ia.
/ d. F. Luther. Los Angeles. Cal.
/ g. L. Listman. Plainfcld. y. J.
/ c. G.. Lang New Haven Conn.,
\ Eugene :. Libby Redlands Cal.
I ". +. LanEion. Brooklyn. y. Y
/ e. s. Loefier. Buffalo. y. y.
A. H. Lichty. Columbus, Ohio.
| w. A. Magee. DeS Moinss, Iowa
James Morris, ir., Binghamton. n. Y.
William Macpherson. Northampton. Mass
| ". r. Mack. Racine, Wis
| c. H. Missner, Roaaohe Va.
J. B. Merritt, Montreal. Canada
! +. J. Melehan. New Wilmington. Pa
w. c. Montagnani Cumberland Nd
Daniel Martin. Marion. Ohio.
| Marion Meadows. Ruston. La
c. ID. Morgan. Grand Rapids Mich.
Edward II. Muuson. GrinneIl Iowa
! George ;. Muhy. Scranton Pa.
| ]. +. Martin. Bellevue Ohio
RoOert A. Matthews Lock Haven, Conn.
! Thomas O'Donnell Chicago. III.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22

David r. Porter. New York
]. h. Putterill Metropolitan secretary Of London
Ernest p. Pattcn.. Orange. y. J.
James H. Peek. Cleveland. Ohio
James D. Robbins Franklin. Pa.
| Frank I. Rose. Denver. Colo
Lewis A Riggs. LeWesVle. Mass
J. G.. Reber. Dayton. Ohio
T. L. Ryder Warren. Pa
Robert :. Ross. Waterbury. Conn.
". W. Saunders, Schenectady. y. Y.
+. sarian Wsnnery, Tresidsai Of the worlds con-
mittee
james Stokes. who gave 5000 to y. NJ C. A. in
Paris
W, A. smith. New London. Conn.
J. II. 5trawhridge. Elizabeth. y. J.
r. II. Smoyer. BloOmsburg Pa.
c. 7. Savage PottSt0wn. Ia.
". j. Spence. Winncpcg Canada
John G. Schroeder. Buffalo. y. y.
Frcd n. Smith secretary Of the international com
mittec.
J. r Slmons. Springfield. Mass
ID. J. d. Van Scolen. Coumbss Ohio.
T. J. Slater, Brooklyn. y. Y.
G. q. Skcare Cleveland Ohio.
Edward NJ. WIlis. who co-operated with the local
committee IN arranging fer the convention.
II. T. Webb. president q the ASSOCIATION q the City
q Mexico.
/ Waiter NJ. Wood Chicago. III.
/ &. r. WGrthen. Lynchburg Va.
A. r. Wegener. -. Louis. No.
W. H. Wones. Milwaukee Wis.
/ o. Il. Weaver. BellefOntaine Ohio.
| Frank Warner Selma Ala
/ r. J. Williamson, Mexico City.
[ Garrett = Wall. Harrisburg. Pa
/ :. Wu Wiley. Minneapolis MINI.
George 4. Wilsou Kalamazoo. Mich.
n. Yamamoto. general secretary Of Tokyo Y. 81
RAY F. Zauer. New York.
/ J. Warner Deb. Troy. y. Y
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
HIT COAL DEALER ON HEAD.
Thomas Belts Victim of Assault by
Unknown Person.

Thomas Belts. a coal dealer. was bru-
tally assaulted by some person unknown
In a woodshed in the rear OF his home.
6i7 Ninth street northwest early last
evening.
Mr. Belts in going from his coal yard
on II street, between Ninth and Tenth.
always passes through this woodshed and
goes in the rear door OF his home. Last
night. as he was going along as usual, he
was dealt stunning blow on the back
Of his head. lie made outcTy, and HIS
assailant beat a hasty retreat AL
though sixty years old, Mr.. Belts was
not badly injured.
II is believed by the police that the
blow was delivered by a personal enemy,
as there was evidently no intention OF
robbery.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
NEW STAFF OFFICERS.
Acting Secretary oliver Signs Order
Filling Vacancies.

Acting Secretary Of War Oliver has
signed an order designating Lieut. Col.
R. X. Evans, Fifth Infantry: Lieut. Col.
W. p. Evans and Capt. ". H. Gordon.
Eighteenth Infantry, as members Of the
general staf OF the army. TO hn existing
vacancies. These three vacancies were
created by the relief from stan duty Of
Col A c sharpe, Brig. Gen. W. W.
WortherspOOn. and Capt L. G. McAlex-
ander
The board which made the selections
to I'll the vacancies also recommended
the following officers for stan duty when
vacancies shall hereafter exist:
Lieut. Col W L. Finley. Thirteenth
Cavalry; Maj. D. II. Boughton. Elev-
enth Cavalry; MAJ. John T. knight
Quartermaster's Department; J. H Cree
Coast Artillery Corps; Capt. P. H. Lech-
ridge; Thirteenth Cavalry; Capt H. G.
Lesrnard. Fourteenth Infantry. and Capt
T. F. Merrill. First Field Artillery
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
Claims 100000 Damares.

Charles T. Burns, through his attorney.
Alvin l. Newmyer. yesterday hled suit
against the Adams Express Company for
$4,000 damages. The complainant alleges
that on September a. while riding a
bicycle along E street. between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets northwest, he was
run down b. a wagon belonging TO the
express company. which was running at
a rate exceeding the speed limit
The Washington herald., 1907-11-22
BANQUET TO ALTAR BOYS.
Entertained by the Sanctuary So
ciety of 81. AIOysiuS' Church.

The boys Of ST John Berchman's Sane
tuary Society OF st. Aloysius' Church
were rendered a banquet last evening at
Gonzaga Hall. North Capitol and streets
northwest. There were 10 altar boys
present. During the evening addresses
we're made by Rev. Mr.. Byrne prefect Of
the society. and Messrs. Devereau-,
Burns King and Lalor.
After the banquet a presentation of S75
in gold was made to Rev Mr. Byrne
for the purpose Of furnishing new cas-
socks for the acOlytes. The hall was
elaborately decorated for the occasion
with American flags and bunting while
carnations, chrysanthemums, and palms
adorned the tables. Young ladies Of the
parish acted as mattresses.