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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11
TINY GIRLS BODY
CAN'T KEEP PAGE
WITH HER BRAIN
Three-Year-Old Child at H0spi-
tai Either 8 Prodigy or
an Idiot.
LOOKS INTELLIGENT AND
is IN GOOD HEALTH
Physicians Are Puzzled Over
Strange Case of Olga
Sandkyist.

Suffering with either an over-devol-
oped or an under-developed brain--it is
not yet known definitely which-3-year-
old Olga Sandkvist is at the City Hos
pital while puzzled physicians are en-
deavoring to diagnose her malady.
Olga was born with brain either
too big or too little for her body. de-
clares her father, who lives at 29S Ber-
gen street. Physically, she was a per-
feet baby, with the light blue eyes and
flaxen hair characteristic of her Swed
ish ancestry. When she was a few
weeks old she gave evidences of un-
Usual intelligence and her proud par
ents predicted that she would be an
intellectual prodigy when she grew to
womanhoood.
But their hopes were dashed to the
ground when the little girl relapsed
into q mental stupor. Try as they
would. declares the father, they could
not arouse any life in the dull, quiet
eyes, and not even coo or smile OF
recognition rewarded the efforts of her
parents and three little brothers.
So Axel Sandkvist and his wife sor
rowfully sought specialist In chill
dren's diseases. They got little salts
faction, they say
After waiting a year without signs
of Improvement, Sandkvist and his wife
egain sought medical advice. They
went to many physicians and surgeons
nere and in New York, but none held
cut much hope.
They took the little one to st. Barna-
bass Hospital here six months ago, and
for several months adhered to method
of treatment. By dint of much per-
sistence they taught baby Olga to say
Ter own name, but no other syllable
has she ever uttered.
Finally, in desperation. having spent
tie savings of his lifetime, Sandkvlst
took the little girl to the City Hospital.
There She sits, a healthy, intelligent
looking child. waiting for the sur
geons there to say whether her mind
Is a woman's or an idiots. The only
apparent evidence of feeble intellect
Is slight smile that hovers about her
m outh, eve. IN her sleep.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11
SCHOOL BOARD IS
SEEKING CHEAPER
RATES FOR LIGHT
Committee Calls on Public Serv-
ice Officials for Conference
on Matter.

President Frederick F. Guild, of the
Board Of Education, with Vice-Presi-
dent Tomkins and Commissioner Taylor,
had conference today with Public
Service officials on the question of get
ting better rates for the use of electric
lights and power in the public schools.
The conference was brief and merely
Introductory, but will be resumed prob
ably next week
At the present time the city Is pay
Ing ten cents a kilowat hour for elec-
trio light and five cents for power The
company is giving better rates to pri-
vate consumers in various parts of the
city, according to city officials. and
the commissioners believe that as the
schools are heavy consumers they
should have better terms.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11
ELECTRIFICATION OF P. R. R.
MERELY AN IDLE DREAM.

THAT story about the electrfication
of the road to Philadelphia said Gen
eral Superintendent Frank L. Sheppard,
of the Pennsylvania railroad. today
when he was asked to tell some details
of the plan, SIS an electrical dream IN
the superheated realms of fancy.
evolved in the imagination of Jersey
City reporter to whom l talked about
the possibilities of such a thing.
1.-THE company is not thinking of such
thing now We have no thought ut
the present time of electrifying west
of Harrison. The story is a fake"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11
sTIcKLERs FOR SCHOOL ECONOMY.

MILLVILLE, Nov. 11.-Herbert
Jeren has been appointed janitor of the
High School. The Board of Education
complains that janitors there have been
burning too much coal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11

KOCH'S HOTEL, SS4 BROAD STREET,
near city Hall. Gypsy Hungarian Orchestra.
Fine music. sixty-room hotel Finest restau-
rant In city.-Ady.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11
WORK FOR 500 MEN.

PITTSBURG, Nov 11.-off1cial an
was made today that the
wire and wire nail departments of the
American Steel and Wire Company
at South Sharon, Pa, will resume op-
erations next Monday, giving steady
employment to over 500 men.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-11
THREE UNDER -SHEREFFS
ARE SWORN IN TODAY.

Three under -sheriffs were sworn In
today before Judge Ten Eyck in his
court. The men were Charles Reilly.
James F. Hyland and Cyrus Benedict
They were accompanied by Wlliam y.
Kearns, private counsel for Sheriff
Harrigan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
- 77FXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
srp11nK THE PROPRIETOR.

Charles Stephens, . blacksmlt", WINS
wa EMPLOYED 10 shop on Cameron
street some time sine, but Sbo has o.
lat, been working at his trade 10 Wish
ipgton, came to the city yesterday to re-
new old acquaintance and entered a
lunch room on King street. for something
to eat. Having satisfied the inner man
he arose and walked out as il the place
Of busints, WAS his own and sat on a
nearby step imagining to himself chow
upfortunst, thing it is TO be poor.
After using one or two tooth picks and
lighting cigar he was about to dePsrt::
when one of he prOprietors, 5. Phveoll
accosted him and asked for payment
for the meals. he refused TO pay,
whereupon Priveoli sent to the ponce
station for an officer. Officer Roberts
was quick TO respond and the man pro-
duced the coin. Thinking the matter
wss settled the officer told Stephens to
denart and then return to his duties at
headousrters. Stephens says that Priv
eoIl came ont and used threatening lam
gusre toward bin. Whether he did or
not it is true-Stephens was locked
up fors rikiDg the lunch room proprietor.
This morning Justice Cation called the
csse but Stephens failed to report,
thereby forfeitiDg his collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
FIREMEN's CONVENTION.

The annual state convention of the
Firemen's Association will be cslltd to
order at Harrisonbulg, Va, August 20.
Its sessions will last three days. Judg-
ing from appearances it will be largely
attended. Alexandria viii furnish a
goodly number for the occf sion. AS has
been ststsd before the old Columbia en-
CINE aud reel were shipped yesterday
aft rnoon and will De appropriately deco
rated at Hsrrisonburg before the dsy OF
parade.
The Columbia company will have at
the convention about 40 men, accom-
panied by the Naval Gun Factory Band
of Washington. While the engineer of
the Columbia is attending the conven
ton Mr.. Everett Rogers will be 10 charge
OF the engine here.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Co. will
car y about 20 men, who will be under
command of Capt. r. M. Latham.
The Reliance will have about 10 men
| In line who will be under command of Mr,
Arthur Grimes.
The Friendship will have about 10
men attending the convention.
The Hampton company will arrive on
the Norfolk steamer in the morning and
will be prevailed on to wait till the de-
psrture OF the Alexspdrians in the Of er.
noon. They will he met BE- commit.
tee from the companies headed by g
portion of The Alexandria drum corps.
As stated before, Just previous to leaving
the different companies will parade the
principal streets Of his city. Tbs train
for Harrisonburg leaves this city at 4;32.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
LOCAL BREvITIES.

The water company is laying 12-inch
n, aims in Rosemont, nesr this city.
Mr. O. 8. Bassttl Is building hand
some residence netF the corner of Madi-
son and Payne streets.
The electric light st Che corner OIL
Washington and Oronoco streets ia ont
of order.
There will be q called meeting OF the
w. O. 7. U. tomorrow evening at the
home of MrS. Matthews, 2lS north
Fairfax street, at 7.30 o'clock.
The churches yel terlsy were fairly
we'll attended. The services were con-
Quoted according ID Saturdays announce
ments.
Mrs. Esther F. Hasson has written 10
the police department enclosing dollar
to pay the fne OF Edward Grooms, COL
ord, who went t. j Ill rtther than have
bis dog killed for non-payment Of the
license tsx.
A slight accident occurred on the
couthtrn Railroad about three O'CLOCK
yesterday afternoon near Barborsville,
when three cars we're derailed. No one
was injured and Ii tie or no delay Wis
caused in the running Of trains.
Chief Goods, OF the police force, has
received q le,t,r from Molly Nc
CURE, Of lamps, Fls., Masking inquiry
concerning her sou, Richard Mcclure,
who Is nov 10 Jail in the county for be-
ing connected IN several robbery cases
10 that county.
There will be called meeting of the
Reliance Engine Company t)night at 5
O'Clock at which time an inspection will
be held. Final arrangement will be
made for the trip to HarrisonbDrg and
all members are urged to be present,
especially those intending so take the
trip. Full uniforms will be worn..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
THE OREIGHTON-PALMER WE'D
DING,

A pretty wedding was solemnized at
eight o'clock on Saturday evening, at
the Methodist Church, at Aldie, Lou
doun county, when Miss Rachel Eliza
beth Palmer, daughter of Mrs. M. Fran
css Palmer, became the bride OF Mr..
Charles franklin Oreight of this city.
The church was prettily decorated With
palms, ferns and wax candles. While
Miss Anna Duhey rendered the wedding
march fIom Lohengrin the flower girl,
little Miss Gladys Gulick, dainty dressed
10 white organdy, and carrying basket OF
roses entered the church, followed by
the bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Eskridge,
of Washington, wearing pretty dress
of organdy, aud carrying white carnations.
They we're followed by tle matrons OF
honor, Mrs. H. II. Palmer, wife OF
Lieut.. Harry Fl. Palmer, U. S. N, aud
Mrs. E. r. Duffsy, sister of the bride.
The bride entered the church with her
mother, who gave her in marriage.
They were met at ths sllsr by the groom
and his best msn, Mr.. Tebe l.. Oreigh-
ton. his brother. Rev. j. E. Balthis
officistsd. The bride wore beautiful
imported gown Of embroidered crepe,
made princess. She wore the conven-
tional veil of tulle, which was held in
place by an old-fashioned brooch, and
carried a shower bouquet of BRIDES rcs's.
The malrons OF honor wore pretty gowns
| of silk and lace, and carried bouquets OF
white carnations. Master Gus Dufiey
was ring-besrar. The ushers we've Messrs.
David W. Aitcheson, William B. Nc
Cuen, William I. Pollard, of this city,
and Edward r. Dufey, of Middleburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
OUT AGAIN. IN AGAIN.

1t will be remembered that a great
many complaints have been heard about
the loafers on the steps Of the old CITY
Hotel building and that the police Of
ficers have been kept busy keeping the
"squstters" of the premises. One OF
the offenders has been before Justice
Oston several timts for insisting ON LOAF
ing about this corner. A young man
by the name of Benson is employed In a
store 10 that building and yesterday
morning on arising went out on the steps
to rest before breakfast James Self,
who hi Just been released from jail, came
along and started an argument and
slspped Benson in The mouth. Benson,
small but Merry, then knocked Self
down and but for the intervention OF
Mr.. Hugh Strider would have wslloped
him we'll. He then swore ost warrant
for Self and had him locked up. This
morning Justice Oston fined him 81 80,
and in default Of payment was sent to
Jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
CREATED A SENSATION.

On the arrival OF Hugo, the largest
snake in captivity, in Camden, n. j., a
few iays ago, the monster by some means
or other got oul Of the csr and YVES man
euvering among LOT of full grown
fowls and before the owner could capture
bin he had inside way with from thir J
to forty of them. Hugo's lunch just cost
his owner twelve dollars and fifty cents,
quite an expensive meal. Hugo will be
on exhibition during the Eagles Osrni-
val. This Is only one of the numerous
exhibits te be presented. Minting the
Marvel arrived this morni-g. His act
is considered fsr above the average seen
among carnival companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
MORE UNION TROUBLES.

As was stated 10 the Gazette, Mr..
Julian d. Knight, contractor, the latter
part of last week secured a contract for
making lockers for the government from
Mr.. M. L. Rish, i'll. The work was to be
hurried and Mr.KDight authenticated a
part of it to sicott & Son. 1t seems
that the sub-contractors are behind in
dues in the union aud are unde! the ban,
and Mr.. Knight was informed of this
fact and he Immediately dispensed with
their services. Now he is in a quandsry
80 to what to do. There is no union
labor that he can obtain aud there. is
time limit on the job. Judging from
this stats OF sfsirs there certainly mus
be lots of work for carpenters in this
citv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
WINDMILL HILL.

Every evening during the summer
months the residents of the First ware
find this hill very pleasant resort fol
themselves and children and it is no un.
usual thing to see more than hundred
little ones catered about INDUCING ID
different games. Sundays there arr
more than the usual number. Yester
dsy their pleasure was msrred by twt
horses which belong in the neighbor'
hood running up and down the hill
chased by dogs. Itcompelled those who
valued their lives to return to theil
homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
EXCITING CHASE.

A great deal Of complaint has been
received about dogs on Washington
street On Saturday night three police
officers discovered female canine near
the corner Of King and Washington
streets aud tried to capture it. The ca
nine started out Washington street fol-
lowed by the officers and about twenty
dogs. 1t was an exciting chase and the
potr offending animal was not overtsken
till Portner's Brewery was reached.
What disposition the officers made OF
the animal is not known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
POLICE COURT.
TJustice q. B. Oaton presiding.]

Justice II. B. Oaton presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning;
Slim Clark, colored, arrested by OFF,
GERS Henderson and Sampson, for assault
ing and beating Helen Champion, fer
feited S. collateral.
Herbert Alexander, colored, arrested
by Officers Knight and Young, for as
ssulting Annie Alexander, forfeited So
collsteral.
Parrino Benedetto, arrested by Chief
Goods and Officers Rawlett and Fergu-
SOD, for assault on James LspOrte with 9
pistol, had his case continued till
tomorrow.
James Self, arrested by Chief Goods,
for an assault on Robert Benson, was
fined $3.50.
Charles Stephen, arrested by Officer
Roberts, for an assault on s. Priveolo,
forfeited s. collateral.
James Wood, srrested by Officer Fergu-
SOD, for an assault ON William l.. Wood
ward, of Washington, was dismissed,
the complainant not appearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24

The shalt of the steamer CHARTS
Macalester was broken day, put'irg
her ont of commission.
Mrs. George B. COuncill died at 2
o'clock this evening at the residence of
her son-in-law, Mr.. G.. H. Rucker, in
The county, aged 6S years. She was the
wife of Rev. J. G.. Oouucill, the olde' I
Bsptis. preacher in Virginia. Her re-
mains will be inferred in Ivy Hill Gem
etery on Wednesday.
For other locals see second page.
Fried CLANS SOC dozen. Vegetable soup
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam soup
Monday, Wednesday aud Friday. c. ID.
Zimmerman. Market Space. msr6 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
SIIsPIOIONS AROUSED.

The drivers for the firm of Charles
King. & Son %. came to the station
house last night and reported that there
we're several mysterious individuals lurk-
/ g about the premises of the firm. The
men who had just returned from driving
also informed the officer that there was
no Waterman there and would be none
till Tuesday night. The officers on that
beat were instructed TO pay close atten-
tion to the premises.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
LOST HIS WATCH.

Mr.. Lawrence J. Nails came to ponce
headquarters Saturday night and IN
formed the officers that he mad lost his
witch near the corner Of King and
Patrick streets as he alighted from q
cab. Later the broken crystal was found
near the point but the watch could not
be located. 1t is presumed that some
one picked it up while passing along
that street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
MOTION PICTURES.

There will be an entire change OF
pictures at both motion picture houses
tonight. At the Alexandra Amuse-
ment Company that great French army
scandal-"The Dreyfus Affair" will be
shown. This is indeed realistic. "The
Pony Express" will also be exhibited.
At the Opera House there will be the
"Oharmed Sword" "Pfetty Typist, 3"
"An Atlantic Voyage" Through Fire
for Love" and "Janitor's Tea Party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
WALKED our A WINDOW.

Bernard McGilvery, who lives OH
Wolfe street near the Strand, met with a
serious accident on Saturday morning
when, in his sleep he, walked out of q
second story window OF hotel at Colo
pisl Beach. He was picked up by en-
nj ives of the hotel and taken back to his
room and medical aid summoned. He
was brought to this city yesterday where
he is being attended by DR.. German
His injuries are not considered serious
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
BASEBALL.

10 we'll played game of baseball on
the old fair grounds Saturday evening
the Virginia St'rJ defeated the Bsiley's
Gross Rad team by the score of to /.
The battery for the Virginia Star, was
Smith and Finnell.
A game OF baseball will be played TO-
morrow evening at $50 O'Clock on the
fair grounds between the Virginia Stars
and tns Cardinals. A FIRST class game
Ia promised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
FELL FROM A BUGGY.

About 5 O'Clock Saturday afternoon
young white man named Edward
Pierson, who is employed In the Hsmp-
ton Stock Farm, fell from a buggy he
was driving and seriously cut his head.
He was taken to the Alexandria Hospi-
tai where bis injuries we're dressed and
he left for his home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
PLEASURE PARTY.

Messrs. F. NJ. Hamilton, Jehn Riley,
George d. Hopkins, Frank Riley and
George Burroughs of this city, and
Messis. GreenIess, Joyce and Cook, oil
Washington, are spending ten days
st Mariana Seashore Clubhouse, near
Qaantico. An enjoyable time is had on
ali trips 10 this club. Mr.. Frank Riley
is the caterer and this will make the
trip one of the most pleasant taken by
this club,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
GEORGE WASHINGTON PARK.

The property known as Janney's
plateau, consisting of 20 acres of land
adjoining Shooters Hill and extending
from F r; Ellsworth IT, King street ex.
tended, has bien purchased and will be
turptd tito Section 2 Of the George
Washing ton Park, thus securing lots to
all purchasers in t1e park.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24

Excitement ran high on Situr lay
tsrnoon iut after the Gszaits had
g)ne TO press when the news spread over
the city that white man had been shot
By an Italian. Jsmes Lspor;e has cou-
verted the upper story of the City Hotel
into 40 art que furniture establishment,
and for sometime has had in his employ
an lillian by the name of Pairno Bene.
dst o. His wsgts wtrs$l3 a week. The
employer told the Italian inst business
was dali and that he would have TO cut
his wages TO $40 weekly or dispense
with his service for four weeks. This
the workman refused t. accept and quit.
1t appears that Lsporte owed the man
same money bot was Withholding part
of it on account OF the workman spoil
ing a piece of mahogany valued at about
Sc. The Italian entered Lsporle's
place about 4 o'cl ok Saturday afternoon
when the later was making q sale to
some ladies and bee me abusive and
Laport, attempted to show him the way
out. The Italian became abusive and
Lsporte forcibly elected him, using his
foot as a weapon. The Italian left with
the remark "Pll fix a you" and returned
later with .9S cslibre pistol. Lsporte
seeing his predicsment kicked the man
again and before the would be murderer
could discharge his weapon had closed a
door betweed them. LapOlts then rushed
into Mr.. Hugh Strider's store, where,
he SAYS. thers are always one or two
loaded pistols but could not find one.
By this time the Italian had gotten ont
and rushed through market alley with
Laporle and others sft'r him. Being
fleet footed individual he outdistanced
those in the chase, ran into the parlor
of Mr.. Charles Duffey's house on south
Fairfax street, the do1r Of which was open,
where he left the weapon. BY this time
every vehicle which could be obtained
was brought into requiston and every
one on the street Joined 10 the chase.
Exhausted and scared out OF his wits
the fugitive was overtsken on south Pitt
street by Chief Goods and Officers Fer
guson and Rawlett and brought to the
station house. For almost an hour 1t
was impossible to get past the police sta
ton owing to the crowd attracted by the
affair. What made the excitement
more intense was just IS the Italian had
been arrested young man who had
fallen from buggy WAS being driven to
the Alexandris Hospital with bis head
and face a mass of blood and naturally
most people thought that he was the
victim of the alian's gun. This morn
ing BenedettO was before Justice Cation
and Attorney r. d. Brumback appeared
for The Italian and on his suggestion
Justice Cation postponed the hearing TIL
tomorrow morning. Today the attorney
held consultation with the accused and
was assisted by two interpreters from
Washington. Bsnedeto cannot speak
Eoglish at all, and it is difficult to un-
derstand him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24
REPORTED DISTURBANCE.

A young man OF uuquestioned repu'
tation in this city reported a serious
disturbance between Alexsndrlans and
Wsshingtonians at the corner OF King
and Royal streets Saturday night at
midnight. 1t was continued, he says,
aboard tue electric car which left here at
that time, some of the Alexandrians at
tempted to pull the Washingtonians of
the train. As this is prominent thor
eughfare 1t is we'll to ask where were the
police officers On that occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24

Reduction Sac of Low Shoes, Pumps,
Oxiorls and Colonial ties, ali new IA n's,
latest styles. This is an Oporiu, ty
don't miss it. J. A. Marshall q Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24

$3.50, $S, and $3.50 Ladies' Shoes,
In black and tan, low aud high cut,
mostly small sizes, of red for few days
only at 70 cents. j. A. Marshall &
Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-24

DeWltt's Little Early Risers, safe easy
pleasant, sure, little liver pills. Soil bi
W. f. Creighton * Co.