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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
SURGEON GENERAL RIXEY
To RELY ON PRECEDENT
Ready With Historical Facts Lay Before
Bureau Bases Case Present Attorney Generals
Civil War Records.

Washington. sJan. Both sides I'm the
navy controversy precipitated by the
presidents order that Surgeon Stokes be
placed I'm command OF the hospital ship
Relief are preparing for ar investigation
of the matter by congress. Precedcnis
are being examined in both the bureau
OF navigation and the bureau OF medicine
and surgery and material gathered which
will be a defence OF the action of the par
ties should congress call for Information
i'm connection with the natter. 1; will NOS
be kept long waiting
Interest in the controversy was renew
ed through the return to Washington Of
President Roosevelt from Pine Knot ac-
companied BY Surgeon General Rixcy.
The surgeon general was at his office.
but further than Ia admit that he haa
been reading khe newspapers declined to
discuss the trouble between the line and
staff. lie referred TO his statment given
out on Christmas day as setting forth the
position OF his source I'm the contention.
Other medical officers at the bureau aud
Surgeon Stokes. who is in Washington
awaiting orders. declined TO discuss the
difficulty further than to say that it was
unfortunate"
RIXEY'S SIDE.
From a source friendly 10 the bureau OF
medicine and surgery. however was OBJ
tained an outline of some OF the details
upon winch the surgeon Rtnclal DaSeS tfc
contention upon which lie was willing TO
go before the president Here 1t Is:
THE policy Of placing medical officers
In command Of hospital ships was adopt
ed Dec II, 1906. when the present attor-
ney general was secretary of the navy.
No one could better pass upon the legal
ity of the question than Secretary Bona
parte.
'Thee is no line and staff fight in this
unhappy agitation. IL the chief of the bu-
reau of navigation had obeyed the order
OF the secretary of the navy and that of
his commander-in-chief. as would appear
to have been his duty to do. and not re-
signed precipitately. the policy OF the
navy department would have been car
ried out in the usual way No surgeon de-
sires TO command war ship. He has too
much respect for the ability and effi-
cheney OF his Awothers in the line to in
wade their tes1ftory. But the medical Of
ficers believs that the neutrality of the
hospital ship can best be maiantained by
placing It in command of one who is
trained to all that the Red Cross means
NO NEED OF FIGHTING MEN.
''It seems TO the medical corps "A waste
of good material 10 place a graduate OF
the Naval Academy. a lighting man skill
ed In gunnery, i'm tho humiliating position
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
WOMEN DRUNKARDS
SENT TO WORKHOUSE

Bridget Kershaw. 80 years old. was be-
fore Judge Lee IN district court this
morning for arTaignmcnt on the charge OF
being common drunkard. and came into
his presence so much under the influence
OF liquor that she was stupid and helpless.
and Sheriff Paster had 10 assist her.
patrolman Rass of Station 3 told the
court that he found her IN yard on
Eddy street at O'Clock this morning
drunk and practically naked and told
that she has previously been taken out
OF doorwpys and vacant houses
sne ras srsSsDc~a 70 tbe STATE voSk-
Mouse for six months.
Nellie Robinson. a. years old. was also
sent 10 the state workhouse for six
months for being a common drunkard
She said that she has hecn working IN
Seekonk. and that her husband is IN 81.
johns and that she had 20 leave him, az
he is a bad man.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
WITH BROKEN
ARM F|NuCANE
WALKED ABOUT

Edward Finucane went to the Third
station about 1890 this morning. reported
that he wasinjured and an ambulance was
summoned. and the surgeon In charge
found that Finucane's left arm was
broken.
II was ascertained that Finucane was
found asleep in a room In the Union
lodging house at 35 North Main street. at
o'clock last evening. and being unable
10 pay rent was told to leave and was
escorted 10 the stairway by Anthony
Frisier and Morris Shinowitcz, who say
THAI Finucane fell down the stairs.
ffnucane then wandered about, ana
finally went into barn on Governor
street and slept there till about midnight.
Itc was taken 10 tho Rhode Island hisl
pital lie says that he lives at 2sS Tran
SIC street
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
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BOSTON SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Another delightful concert was given at
Infantry Hall last evening by the Boston
Symphony orchestra before a good sized
audience. Special interest attached 10 the
concert In the appearance as soloist OF
Mr.. Carl Vending, who has come from
Stuttgart to act as concert master OF the
orchestra during the years leave OF alb
sence given to Prof. Willy Hess. There
was considerable disappointment over the
substitution of a Brahms symphony for
the Pathetic symphony of Tschaikow-
sky. which was announced originally.
Moreover, promise of the Pathetic" for
the next concert accompanied the an
nouncement of the change on slip In
serted in the program book.
The order of the program was asA fol-
lows:
Overture to the opera. "The Forced
Marriage" ... m Humperdinck
Concerto for violin in A-mator, No. 5.
........................... mozart
l. Allegro aperto.
2 Adagio.
g. Tempo di menuetto.
Symphony No. ?. In D-major, op; N
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..Branms
I. Allegro non troppo
>. Adagio non troppo.
3. Adag1etto grazioso, quasi andantno'
4. Allegro con spiiito.
Quite a novelty was afforded by the
overture TO Humperdinck's comic opera;
on comedy by Alexandra Dumas, and
which had its first presentation less than
two years ago in Berlin. Inc thematc
material for tho overture is taken large
ly from the opera itself. The overture
was bit disappointing. IL was not with
ont the charm of orchestral color nor the
evidence OF n skillful workmanship. The
hearty round of applause which tollowed'
however. was plainly due TO the finale.
which works up 10 brilliant and excit-
ing close.
DR. Mucks reading was careful and
sympathetic. and the orchestra played II
with fine energy and discrimination.
Mr.. Weddings choice of a solo num-
Der was one OF the half-dozen concertos
which Mozart wrote for the violin, music
which requires "A musician to play II, as
IL calls for dclicacy rather than power,
for both agility and the clearest legato,
and above all, for tonal and rhythmical
perfection. All these qualities Mr..
Wendling possesses abundantly.
The last concert OF the symphony series
for the present season will be given on
Wednesday evening, Feb. IL.
4
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

county has not yet settled for all OF the
bills incurred during tho last trial
Beyond the fact that insanity Will be
one of the pleadings. Thaw's new defence
remains uaoutlined. Martin w. Littleton.
who succeeds nelmas as chief, has been
working on the case for weeks, but he
has kept his own counsel. IL Is said that
even his associates arc in the dark as TO
many of his most important points.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Fire In rubbish in the cellar OF the j.
story block numbered to veazie street
was discovered at 1890 this morning by
Joseph Ricci, who has saloon In the
building, and he notified Patrolman A. c..
Finn, who sounded an alarm from box
1875. The fire was extinguished without
damage
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Fire I'm n closet in the house at 1898
Elmwood avenue at 800 this morning oc-
cupied by Ernest Cooper burned some
clothing. but extensive damage was pre-
vented by firemen who responded TO box
2S2 sounded by Patrolman Mcclure. The
cause OF the fire is not known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
mrs. bODLEY,
WHO INHERITED
100000 Cash

Mrs Lena Bodely. who inherited half
million dollars from the estate OF the late
George c. Taylor. New York. Her
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

MllflDoCkcts NC Jan. l-CuUeTlne IN
tense pain from burns caused By the
breaking on his head of a lamp which
he knocked of a bracket last evening
~John +. Hatfield the 5-year-old son OF
Andrew Hatfield. died early bday. When
The lamp broke the oil ignited and scat
tered all over his clothing The house did
not catch FIRE.
Augusta. Me. Jan The Sturgis liquor
law enforcement cost the state or Maine
.cs6 during the past year. according 90
the annual report OF tho commissioners.
nled today. This was tho net cost after
dedncting s2o25. the amount received for
fines Twenty-four deputy enforcement
commissioners were employed during the
year The three commissioners receive an
annual salary of $500 each and their
deputies are paid s. per day,
Augusta. Me. Jan. 1.--Sccrctary OF
State Arthur L. Brown has turned over
20 the state treasurer during the year
siss. sos as the receipts OF his office, in
Guiding his fees.
ST Paul. MINI. Jan. Simeon Pearl
Poison. tho FIRST city engineer OF 81. Paul.
died yesterday at the age OF 81 Mr Fol
som graduated from Wesleyan seminary
IN 1881. When the boundary dispute arose
between Maine and New Hampshire. he
was appointed q major on the stan OF tho
Maine commander. IN 1880 he came West
San Francisco. Jan. 1.--Bctung ON the
0rft~rs VINO VIII meet 81 ths arena At
Coima AZ 2:i5 this afternc<.- 10 ceci1s tse
fc3thcrwcil.ht championship. went last
night : 90 in favor of Abc Attcll as
azsinst Owen Moran when betting first
opened ODDS were placed ~ ~ 20 s. and
a. was not thought thai the prire would
drop ioTer than ~ o. q Then came the
(>witch to 10 % : e>s later 10 TO 1.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
PORTUGAL s
QUEEN At HER
RECREATION

The Queen of Portugal has made
hobby Of photography The photo shows
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01
CrTY NOTES

John e O'Brien OF North Providence
reports that a man who was seen COM
ing towards this city stole from his house
his bull dog. valued at SIS. on Monday.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Charles Jacobson. a Finn Fl years DID,
was arrested in district 3 yesterday. and
delivered 10 Detective Henry OF Paw
tucket, who has a charge against him OF
being a fugitive from Justice.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

A chimney on fire in the house at All
Pine street at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
Ing and again at $40 I'm the afternoon
caused engine % and truck 10 TO respond
both times on still alarms.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Susie A. Dean OF Taunton while board
ing car on Market square yesterday af-
ternoon lost necklace, valued at SIS.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Lead pipe. valued at SO. has been stolen
from the cellar at 80 Ormsbee avenue.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

James Trailer of SS2is knight street re-
ports stolen from a bowling alley his
watch which was hanging on the wall.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Patrolman Hannifan of Station ), while
patrolling between Chestnut and Lock
wood streets on the Goth, lost his badge.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1908-01-01

Charles Isabella reports stolen from
shed In rear of 10 Sharon street brass
trimmed harness. valued at $50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30

me exclaimed
I" General, you are wounded !
Your clothes are soaked with blood !
You must leave the field, sir /
"'No, General Stuart answered, 1
will not leave until victory is assured.
Get me another horse.
"When l returned with the horse,
he was seated on his back against q
tree, and when he tried to get up,
weakened by the loss of blood, he
sank back again.
go I he commanded US. I am
done for. Fitz Lee needs every man.
I order you to CO.
1--WE cannot obey that order, gem
eral,' the young officer told him, and
I'll never forget that look that came
over his face when he faced the gen.
eral. We must carry you to a place
of safety, however the battle goes.
"Itmust be against u.s. Stuwart re-
piled and the thought seemed to put
fresh vigor in his body. You must
put me on my horse and keep me
there. My men must not know that
l am wounded.
eve lifted him on his horse, and
mounting our own we held him into
his saddle. When the tide of battle
turned, supported between US, he
made last effort to rally his fleeing
troops.
&" 60 back men!' he cried. 60
back, men Go back and do your du-
tyr
1--WE felt him sway in the saddle.
The young officer turned our horses
heads to the rear, and we carried our
fainting general from the field, still
holding him upright in the saddle.
"That was Stuwart's last battle and
Clusters most brilliant charge"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30


It was the meeting Of the baseball
team in New England village, and
the business before il was the election
Of a captain.
OF the dozen youngsters present more
than half Of them we're candidates
for the poet. First one AID then an
other ross and stated the claims and
qualifications ofhis particular fayorite.
The matter was still undecided
when the son Of the owner OF the ball.
field stood up. He was small, snub-
uossd lad, with a plentiful supply of
freckIss, but he looked about him
With decided show Of dignity and
confidence.
"Pm going to be captain this year,
he said, convincingly, "or else iAih'
er's oil bull is going TO be TO be turn
ed into the field"
He was elected unanimously.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
sI.oo yAR
NEW VOL. 43.-NO 93
HOw To Tell when 1t Rains, BY Clouds.

This is the time Of year when cleo.
trical storms. accompanied BY thunder
and lightning. are in season. The
clouds which foretell q storm. accord.
ing to the initiated at Uncle Sans
Weather Bureau. are the cirrus clouds.
mares tails" the country folk call
them-hairlike shreds threaded across
the heavens, later gathering into cir
rus stratus, white and gray cloud
sheets, which are the true rain clouds.
The atmosphere is always heated, with
a sultry humidity. People often then
speak of feeling the rain in the air.
There is rarely any wind preceding a
storm for any length Of time.
The time of day when rain is most
likely to fall is about 8 o'clock in the
afternoon, or, again, between 2 and 8
clock in the morning. These are the
two turning points in the days tenn
perature. At three o'clock the maxi.
mum heat usually has been reached
for afternoon. while at night the cool
ness has thoroughly set in. In case
of a succession OF thunderstorms. they
usually occur about twenty.four hours
apart. So, if q storm series begins in
the afternoon, the remainder Of the
series will likely take place in the af-
ternoon, while if it begins at night
the storms are likely TO continue TO
be at night.
1t is considerably easier TO foretell
accurately the arrival of thunder
storm than TO explain 1t after 1t has
come.
The first clew to the mystery OF a
storm comes from water. II glass OF
water is stood on window sill on a
hot day it gradually evaporatss. The
hot, dry air sucks it up. Similarly,
the hot dry air above large body Of
water, sucks up its water, transform
ing it into fine vapor, which imparts
mistiness to the atmosphere. The
distant atmosphere now gradually
screens itself into veil Of vapor,
which becomes thicker and thicker.
This leads to the next phenomenon in
thunderstorm.
Every one presupPoses an sooum-
ulation of electricity in thunder
storm. Electricity is present in the
atmosphere all the time, but il is al-
ways more powerful when any strong
perpendicular currents Of air are in
action, such as cyclones, tornadoes,
volcanic eruptions, waterspouts, or
thunderstorms. Electrical manifesto
tiOns are always accompanied by the
downpour Of water. This means that
the condensation OF vapor is closely
connected with electricity. In q
thunderstorm electricity is generated
by the friction Of individual PARTICLES
of water which have been driven
about by the wind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30

Heat prostrates the nerves. In sum
mer one needs tonic 70 of set the Gus
tomary hot weather Nerve and Strength
depression. You will feel better within
As hours after beginning 10 take such a
remedy as DR.. Shops Restorative. It's
prompt action In restoring the weakened
nerves is surprising. OF course, you
won't get entirely strong In q few days,
but each day you can actually feel the
improvement. That tired, lifeless,
sptritless, feeling will quickly depart
when using the Restorative. DIR. Shops
Restorative will sharpen falling appe.
lite 1t aids digestion il will llstrengtnen
the weakened Kidneys and Heart BY
simply rebuilding the worn-Ont nerves
that these organs depend upon. Tesi
il few days and be convinced. Sold
by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
Very Patient.

A doctor, now eminent, was at one
time serving as inferno in one of the
Philadelphia hospitals as well as hold
ing his own with coterie Of rather
gay friends. On certain morning the
physician awoke to find that he had
sadly oversight. Sleepily donning his
attire, he hastened to the hospital and
soon stalwart young Irishman claim
ed his attention.
"Well, my man, what seems to be
your trouble this morning. ?" inquired
the doctor, concealing yawn and
taking the patient by the hand to ex.
anime his pulse.
Faith, sor, it's all in me breathin',
doctor. l cant glt me breath at all,
at all. "
The pulse is normal, Pat, but let
me examine the lung action mo-
ment, replied the doctor, ,kneeling be-
side the cot and laying his head on the
Irishman's chest. "Now let me hear
you talk" he continued, closing his
eyes and listening attentively for
sounds of pulmonary congestion.
A moment of silence.
"What will be sayin', doctor p
finally asked the patient.
"Oh, say anything. Count. Count
one, two, three and up, that way, >
murmured the physician drowsily.
"Wan, two, three, fure, FIVE, six"
When the young doctor, with start,
opened his eyes, Pat was continuing
weakly, Tin hundred au' sixtY-nine,
tin hundred an sivinty, tin hundred
an sivinty- van"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30

"a friend Of mine was touring
Yorkshire last summer" said the
Governor of Connecticut in a recent
story. "An omnibus ran between
two Yorkshire towns, and there were,
Of course, first, second and third class
seats in it, yet they were all quite
alike.
"My friend, sitting in his frst-class
place, thought he had been done un.
til long steep hill appeared before
him.
"The driver, halting at the foot Of
this hill, turned HE head and shouted:
"First class passengers keep their
seats. Second-class, please dismount
and walk. Third class, get out and
push.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
A Different Brand.

An eminent medical gentleman en-.
gagged nurse. recently graduated, for
a case Of delirium tremens. The ply
sician succeeded in quieting the pa
tient and left some medicine. instruct.
ing the nurse to administer it To him
if he "began TO see snakes again" At
the next call the physician found the
patient again raving. To his puzzled
inquiry the nurse replied that the
man had been going on that way for
several hours and that she had not
given him any medicine.
But didn't l tell you TO give IL 10
him if he began 10 see snakes agaiuf"
demanded the physician.
"But be didn't see snakes this time
replied the nurse, confidently. "He
saw red, white and blue turkeys with
straw hats on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
II Reached the Spot.

Mr.. E. Humphrey, who owns large
general store at Omega, O., and is pres
ident of the Adams County Telephone
Co.. as well as the Home Telephone
Co, Of Pike County, o., says of DR..
Kings New Discovery: cit saved my
lie once. At least think it did. 1t
seemed to reach the spot-the very seat
of my cough-when everything else
failed" DR.. Kings New Discovery not
only reaches the cough spot; 1t heals
the sore spots and the weak spots in
throat, lungs and chest. Sold under
guarantee at Hill drug store. soc. and
Sl.00. Trial bottle free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30

Mr.. Cadd-Can / see that burglar
who was arrested for breaking into my
house last uight2
Inspector (hesitatingly)-Well, |
don't know. What do you want to
zee him for2
Mr.. Cadd-oh. there's nothing Sc
crst about it. just wanted TO find
out how be managed to get into the
houze without waking my wife.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
THE GIFTS 1 ASK.

These are the gifts ask
OF thee, Spirit serene:
Strength for the daily task.
Courage to face the road,
Good cheer to help me bear the travellers loao'
And, for the hours Of rest that come between
An inward Joy in all things heard and seen
These are the sins | fain
Would have thee take away:
Malice, and cold disdain,
Hot anger, sullen hate.
Scorn Of the lowly, envy Of the great.
An discomfort that casts a shadow gray
On all the brightness Of the common day.
These are the things prize
And hold of dearest worth:
Light Of the sapphire skies.
Peace OF the silent bills,
Shelter of forests. comfort of the grass,
Music of birds, murmur of little rills,
Shadow Of clouds that swiftly pass.
And, after showers,
The smeil Of flowers
And Of the good brown Garth
And best Of all. along the way, friendship and mrt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
Lund For Sole.

A small farm containing 7S acres, on
Good road. about two miles from Shep-
6erdstown, is offered for sale at a bar
gain. :,
improved land, an ideal place for a
country home. 100
Also a well-improved farm Of 80 acres,
three miles from town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30

Mr.. Stubb lin astonishment)-Grs-
cious, Marial That tramp has been
singing in the back yard for the last
hour. Mrs. Stubb-Yes, John, it is
all my fault. Mr.. Stubb-Your fsult2
Mrs. Stubb-Indeed it is. I thought
1 was giving him dish of boiled oat.
meal, and instead of that boiled up
the bird seed by mistake.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
Inc KorId,s Best Climate

is not entirely free from disease, on the
high elevations feyers prevail, while on
the lower levels malaria IL encountered
TO greater or less extent, according TO
altitude. To overcome climate affectins
lassitude. malaria, jaundice, bilioasness.
fever and ague. and general debility.
the most effective remedy Is Electric
Bitters, the great Alternative and blood
purifier the antldote for every form Of
bodily weakness, nervousness, and In
somnla Sold under guarantee at
Hills drug store. Price SOC.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30

There is one preparation known today
that will promptly help the stomach.
This is Kodol Kodol digests all classes
of food, and 1t does it thoroughly, so
that the use of Kodol for q time will
without doubt help anyone who has
stomach disorders or stomach trouble.
Take Kodol today and continue it for
the short time that it is necessary 10
give you complete relief. Kodol is sold
by Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-30
A Revelation.

Itisa revelation to people, the severe
oases OF lung trouble thai have been cur
ed by FoIey's Honey and Tar. IL not
only stops the cough but heals and
strengthens the lungs. Il. n kaggles,
Reasoner, Iowa, writes; The doctors
said had consumption, and got no
better until 1 took FOley's Honey and
Tar. Il stopped the hemorrhages ano
pain in my lungs and they are now 81
sound as a bullet Hills Pharmacy