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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
COMMITS SUICIDE
IN HOTEL ROOM
Joseph D. Horner, Former
Baltimore Hat Manufac-
turer, Shoots Himself.

BALTIMORE. Aug. 4-Joseph d.
Homer, formerly a member Of the firm
of J. D. Horner. Son & Co, straw hat
manufacturers, Of Baltimore, and for
years a travelling salesman for New
York railroad supply firm. committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head
in his room at the Hotel Rennert, early
today.
among the effects of Horner was
found sealed letter addressed TO his
daughter, Mrs. Z. Parmly, Westmore-
land apartments, Washington, D. c.
Mrs Parmly, the daughter 10 whom
the respondent man addressed a fare
well letter, was not in Washington
when information was re sived that her
father had taken his life she left for
a short stay at Atisr.gic City several
days ago. Her Husband, Il. Parmiy, left
the Westmoreland apartments, where
the couple live, hurriedly late last night,
saying that he had been called 10 Bal
timore on account Of the death Of his
wife's father. Mrs. Parmly. It is
thought viii join him there today.
SO far as could be ascertained. Mr.
HOrneT had no other relatives in Wash
ington. He lived here for a short time
more than year ago, but IL was said
by an acquaintance Of the family that
he Travelled constantly. considering Bal
timOre and New York mis- headquarters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
CORRUPTION CHARGES
TO BE INVESTIGATED
Former Minister of Justice Albert,
of Denmark, Accused-Political
Upheaval Threatens.

COPENHAGEN. Aug 4.-Investiya-
ton of corruption charges against for M
er Minister of Justice NJ. p. A. Alberti
is TO be started al once by a parliament
airy commission just appointed. I. is
especially desired to look into Albe-ti's
relations with certain Danish banks,
through which his accusers say, he con-
Quoted negotiations with private in
terests, which he protected by his Office
ial position.
Albert and his friends say he Is being
sacrificed by the court on account OF
his friendship FOR the peasantry. Al
berti was forced 10 resign July 3.
despite his enormous following among
the lower classes.
His following is standing by him loyal
~ and tremendous political upieaval
is promised If the commission finds
against him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
PLAGUE SUBSIDING
IN VENEZUELA PORT
Eleven Passengers From Curacao
Refused Permission to Land
at Puerto Cabello.

NEW YORK. Aug. News that the
plague is subsiding in La Guayra. Vene-
zuela. was received here today. when
the Red lire steamer Maraeaibo ar
rived from Puerto Cabello and Curacao.
Eleven passengers were refused permits
sion TO land at Puerto Cabello. and were
taken back TO Curacao.
The Maracaibo viii be held ar quar-
antine here untii tomorrow. to complete
the ten days since her departure from
La Guayra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
Walker Case ReOpened
By Bank Authorities

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. Aug. 4-Of-
fcials of the New Britain Savings Bank
today got into communication with &se
New York police and the state authori-
ties to &c tat the bottom Of alleged
transac tions by which IL is thought
Charles 7. Forbes and James McVicFar
arrested in New York last night. for an
alleged green goods case, swindlesd VIII
uan F. walker. one time treasurer OF
the bank now serving a sentence for
the embeZzlement OF about half a mill
lion OF the Institutions funds, out of a
large part OF his stealings.
II was hrst thought here, when Wal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
ALWAYS 4 DEBTOR.

AS a pleasant-faced woman passed
the corner Harris touched his hat 70
her and remarked to mis- companion:
All. my boy, I owe a great deal to
that woman"
Your rnother?' WIS the query.
mo; my landlady. - Chicago Journal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04

ker was brought home that TIE former
treasurer had been too clever to be
swindled by confidence men. but IN view
of statements regarding the Gondoloff
brothers one OF whom now Is under
arrest. and their alleged connection with
Forbes and McVickar, opinion has
changed. Efforts OF bank officials and
State authorities to make Walker tell
what he did with the 1866 900 bank funds,
have proved fruitless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04

Fine, hand-decorated, Ma
jolica JaTdinier and Pedestal
"a wonderfully o0r
good value, at.......C1S
No mail or phone orders
filled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
THE WHEEL OF TIME.

In 1880 the William Taft Smiths, the
William Taft Browns. and the william
Taft Johnsons viii be graduating and
getting marriage licenses.-Chieago
Record Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-04
BRITISH WARSHIP
FASTEST AFLOAT
The Indomitable Makes 2i.5 Knots
on Return From Quebec
Celebration.

LONDON. Aug. 4-yghHe the British
admiralty had hoped for an even better
run than her new record OF 211z knots
an hour. IL Is finding satisfaction today
in the fact that the cruiser-battieship
Indomitable Is tbs fastest warshiD
ahoat.
The vessel reached Cowes last night
after the fastest run from Quebsc ever
made by a fighting cart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
AIsxam6ria Gazette.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1908.
MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.

With a months old taby asleep il
her arms a young woman came along
Grand street, New York, shortly sftel
4 O'Clock yesterday morning and sp
preached policeman.
"Gluseppi FssaDo, the restaurant
keeper, has shot bimself," said The
woman.
The policeman took the woman aut
child with him to Fssauo's home.
"Who shot you ?" asked the police
map.
IL shot myself" replied Fasano.
"Thats all you need kuow."
A doctor came from 81. Vincenps
Hospital. he said FSssno would die,
add he added. ''Thst man didn't shoot
himself. 1t would have been impossible
for him to have done it,"
The young woman who told the police
man of the shooting said she was Mar
garet Jarsjoris, % years old. She came
to New York from. Italy sbont. g year
ago aud has been living with the Fa'a'
nos. A month ago taby was born to
the girl, and il is declared she accused
Fasano.
Fasano returned home yesterday
morning about 3 o'clock. BE entered
his wife's room and later was called TO
the hall by the girl. A fight followed,
go it is alleged, aud the girl fed to the
street and called the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
AUCTION SALE.
s. II. Luut. Auc,ioneer.


RY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- made by Mary Louise Babe. bearing date
on the Sd day Of June, 1907, and re -orded in
the land records Of the city Of Alexandria.
Va, in deed book No. IS, page al, default
having been made in the payment Of the deed
OF trust according to its terms, and being
thcreunto requested the undersigned t-ossees
will otter for sale ut public auction on
SATURDAY
the End day OF January, 1909. at II o'clock
NJ, in front Of the Royal, street entrance 70 the
Market building, the fcllowiog described
property in the said city OF Alexandra, Va.
bounded as follows, 10 wit: s
LIST. Beginning on the west side Of Prince
street 176 feet, inches north Of Duke street
and running thence north on Payne street Is
feet. more or less, 10 Dudley's line; thence
west parallel 10 Duke street l23 feet, inches;
thence south parallel to Payne street Is feet
more or less and thence east in direct lire
Z 1913 feet, 5 inches to the beginning. with all
sppurtenanees
Ind. All that lot beginning at the south
line of the above described lot and running
thence south on Payne street 30 feet more CT
less, to the north line Of the lot conveyed by
f. c. Atwell and wife to E. G. Atwell; thence
west parallel to Duke street lbs feet, inches;
thence north parallel 10 Payne street 80 feet
the length Of the first line. and thence east in
direct line l23 f-et, s inches to the begin
ming, with all appurteuancee.
Terms Of Sale: Cash. All costs Of convey
ancing at the expense Of the pure haser.
JOHN ID. HORNOYLE,
HENRY BLADDER,
Pm. BRADSHAW,
decl7 I'd Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
n Is a Wonder.

Chamberlain Liniment is one OF the
most remarkable reEarstions yet pro-
duced for the relief Of rheumatic pains,
aud for lame lack, sprains, and bruises.
The quick relief from pain which 1t sf-
fords in case of rheumatism is alone
worth many times its coat. Price, %;
large size so cents. For sale by w. +.
Creighton L. Co.,, and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
THE VIRGINIA BANKS.

Individual deposits ia the National
banks of Virginia increased nearly two
and half million dollars In the period
from September 2Srd to November 9Th,
according to reports to the comptroller
showing the condition of the hacks at the
close of business on the Ia ter date. The
deposits on November 27,h were $685.
823.l25.0l. Under The September call
they we're $50, Az, S46.5 81. Loaus and
discounts under the November call
amounted to $64, 166, 1878. Under
September call. $64, 469, lO2 80 Sur
plus, under November call, $,7646,
0lI.9l. Under September call, 81, 626,
011.91. Percentage of legal reserves to
deposits, 1767 uuder November call,
17.1I under September call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

Drop by drop the offensive discharge
caused by Nssal Cat4rrh falls from the back
of the nose into the throat, setting no an in
fammation that is likely 10 mean Chronic
Bronchitis. The most satisf Glory remedy
for Catsrrh is Ely's Cream Balm, and the
relief that follows even the FIRST application
cannot he told in Words. Don't suffer day
longer from the discomfort Of Nasal CatarTh.
Cream Balm is sold by all druggists for 80
cents, or msilet by Ely Bios, 90 Warren
street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

NOTICE. - The annual meeting Of the
l Ntockholders o. the CT rIZENS'N ALTON.
AL BANK will be held at the banking h"use
on Tuesday, the 18th day Of j mary, 1909. at
~ n'clock noon, for the elect on Of directors
for the ensuing yesr, and for the transaction
Of such other business as may properly come
before the meeting. El pf.
RicHARD N. GREEN. Gather.
den1A III r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
GEO. Z. WAKEFIELD, Cashier'
deol0 ii

TIE animal mefting of the stockholders Of
1 the Al EXANDRlA NATIONAL BANK
will be held at its flee In the City of Alex
andris, State Of Virginia, on Tuesdsy, the
18th day of January, 800. FOR the election OF
directors for the ensuing year. and f'r trans
action Of spch other business as may properly
come before the M citing.
dec12 I'd T. q. SMITH, Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
STEAMERS.
STEAMERS.
Washington and Potomac
STEAMBOAT co.
Cameron Street Wharf.

Steamer Harry Rsndall-Monday and Wed
nesdav at 6 p. m. for Lower Potomac land
ings-Dills TO Lower MachOdoc Creek. Sat.
urday, a. M, for landings between Glymont
and NomiDi.
Steamer Wakefeld-sundsy, Tuesday. and
Thursday at 9 a. m. for upper Potomac land
ings-to Colonial Beach and Mattox Creek.
Steamer Estelle Randall-Daily, 6.15 a. NJ.
for Glymont and intermediate points. Sun
day, Tuesday and Thursday to Gunders ID
addition. Return trip same day.
Schedule subject TO tide and weather and c
change without notice.
WIN. f. CARNE, JR., Gen. Passenger Ag nt
REARDON g. GRIMES,
General Freight and Passenger Agents.
nnav12 3m Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

THE ~ nusI NEE ting of the stockholders Of
L the CONSOLIDATED QUARRY COM
PANY, of Virginia. will be he d vt its pin,
cip,l office, No. Ill south Fairfax street.
Alexandria, Vs.. January 18th. 900, at $50
.. M, for the election Of directors aud such
other business ss may be legally brought be.
foe II, II. P. GILeER Pre.ilent,
dec22 I'd J C. PRATT, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

Kodol 70, Dyspepsia, indigestion, weak
stomach, soET stom ,ch, gas IN the stomach,
etc., is guaranteed to give prompt relief from
any form of stom sch trouble II will cur
your dyspepsia. Sold by w. F. Creighton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

THE annual meeting Of the stock holders Of
1 the GEO. W. KNOX EXPRESS CON-
PANY will be held at the princip ! Office o:
the company, No. Ill south Fairfax street.
Alexandria, Va at 10 o'cl ok q. M. on Jan
nary 9TH, 1909. for the elect on Of directors,
and such other business rs may be properly
before the meeting.
dec15 ii W s. KNOX, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
QUALITY TELLS.
- ~ HTT nTTnNl
MEETINGS.

THE annual meeting Of the ockholders Of
1 the AMERICAN RUTILE co. will be
held at the Office Of the company, No. III
south Fairfax street, Alexsldris. Virginia.
on MONDAY. the 4th Of January. 49, y. from
~ O'Clock noon 10 O'Clock p. m. for tao cleo
/ on of directors, and for the transaction OF
such other business a. can be lawfully con-
sidered. The transfer books will be closed
for ten days prior TO the 4th day Of January.
w. NJ. SLATER, President.
ALBERT HARPER, SEC. q Treis-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

THE annual meeting Of the stock olders Of
l the FIRST NATIONAL BANK will be
held at tie banking house in Alexsndis.
Va, on Tuesday. Jannsry 18th. 1902 at IL
o. lock, noon. for the election Of directors for
the ensuing year, fo- the purpose OF amer ding
its articles Of asso istioa and for the trans
action Of such other business % may properly
come before the meet ng
GEO. Z. WAKEFIELD. Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
l holders Of the ELITE LAUNDKY COM
PANY. Of Washington. d. c. Inc, will be
held at the principal Office Of the company.
No. Ill 3. Fairfax street Alexandria, Va, on
tn URSDAY, the 9TH day Of January. 1909.
ct ~ O'Clock N. for the election Of directors
for the ensuing year and such other bu iness
as may be properly before the meeting.
GEO. A. KLEINFELTEB.
dacfQ III 9eeretaYy 4 TYesguFap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
By samuel n. Liant, Auctioneor.

RY VIRTUE OF A DIED OF TRUsT
- made by Mary A. Foster and her hus-
band u the undersigned, bearing date on the
9Th day OF August, 1907, snd duly, OF record
ia the land records Of the CitV Of Alexandria,
Virginia, IN deed book 66, page 14S, and at
the request OF the party thereby secured, de-
fault having been made in the payment Of
the amount secured ia said deed Of trust, the
nublic auction on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE -Hsv-
~ ing ga lifted IS sdministstrix Of Julian
Fogg, deceased, all persons Indebted to aid
estate are requested TO m Ike prompt settle
ment, and ell persons to whom faid estate is
Indicted are requested 70 present their
accounts properly certified for payment
BESSIE l.. FOGG,
dee15 lot 1924 King strset.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
SATURDAY,

the End day of January. 1909, at IL o'clock ~
In front OF the Royal street entrance 70 the
Market Building, in said city, all that lot Of
ground with the buildings thereon, in tbs
said City Of Alexandris, and bounded as fol
lows, 10 wit:
Beginning at the intersection Of the north
side II Gibbon street with the west side Of
Patrick street, and running thence west on
Gibbon street u feet inches; thence north
parallel to Patrick street 81 feet7 inches more
or less TO an slley 10 feet wide; theme east on
said alley II feet z inches tn Patrick stree,
and thence south ON Patrick street 81 feet
inches to the beginning, with the right OF way
over the said alley. Terms Of sale, cash. All
costs Of conveyancing at the expense OF the
purchaser. GL.- =
HENRY BLADDER Trustees,
u. M. BRADSHAW J. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
JOHN AHERN & CO., !

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRoCERs
3 And Dealers In
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our rtock
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every.
thing 10 Be had In this line.
We hold largely In United States bonded
wzyehouse and carry In stock various brands
Of the best
PURE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Have slso In store superior gradss. d
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, DO.
M Satisfaction Guaranteed e. b PYics and
Quality ~
Corner Prince and Commerce. Strretz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-26
GROCERIES
w. A. JOHNSON q CO.

w. A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE 0RoCEBs.
GENERAL CONFESSION kERCHAEfa
And Dealers Ia
ALL KINDS OF LIQUOES, .l.
Hsvs on hand Gibson,s Xxx XxX.xxxx
and Pure Old Bye, Old Cabinet and Mono
Pare Bye Whistles, to which they invita- ths
attention ofthe trade. 80.
Orders from the country for merchandise
shall receive prompt attention.
ConHgnments Of Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, fer which thsy guarantees
he highest market prices and prompt returns
N. z enrner Cameron and Royal strrets.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
HALE'S NAVAL BILL
INTRODUCED IN THE SENATE
SWEEPING IN ITS SCOPE
IN THE NAVY.

Washington, Jan. o.-Senator Hale
today introduced In the senate his
naval personnel bill Before proceed
ing very lar he was asked If it would
bring Up the Brownson controversy
and show all facts connected with
this recent happening Senator Hale
said he thought the subject worthy
OF attention and had considered the
the introduction of resolution ask
ing an investigation of the navy de-
partnaent, but that he thought the con
sideration OF a general naval bill
Would bring the whole matter before
the senate.
Hale's bill deals with all phases of
bureau actions. the advancement OF
nidshipmen, the promotion of line
officers, etc. 1t also provides that
hereafter no peTmanent bureaus
shall besrreated unless expressly pro-
xlded by law and that all bureaus
shall report directly to the secretary
of the navy. A twenty per cent in
,rs1sss IN me salzriss Of commission
ed officers. linenen and clerks was
also provided for IN his bill
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
KICK ON THEIR FEED
A. & M. COLLEGE STUDENTS
GO ON STRIKE FOR BET
TER FOOD.
Morning Times Special.

Morning Times Special.
Starkvil1e, Miss, Jan. o.-Because
E. r. Blanton, member of the Sc
nior class of the Agricultural & Me
chanical College complained bitter
" OF the condition of the food served
at his mess, he was expelled by Pres
ident Hardy.
Before making his complaint Blan-
ton had announced Inns course to his
classmates who agreed to stand by
him if trouble came When he was
expelled the whole class of sixty-fiye
students walked tout OF the college.
The juniors are now complaining
and have threatened to go out So
Serious are the charges made by young
Blanton and his classmates that Gov.
Vardaman has called a meeting of
the trustees of the institution next
Saturday to investigate the matter.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12

sity at Oxford, the A. & NJ College
the state insane asylum and the East
Mississippi insane asyltarn are recon-
rnended.
The establishment OF a rural high
school system by state aid, through
long term bonds, IS urged.
Among other reeoInme ndations are:
A cottage system for white insane
patients at state institutions.
A child labor law, minimum age 10.
Industrial schools for delinquent
children.
A state normal training school for
teachers and an incretse in salary for
the state superintendent OF edtsa.tion.
Statutory prohibition
Extension of authority of the rail-
road commission SO it may fix stan
dard roadbed to insure safety pf traf
fc.
Addition of the governor and attor-
ney general to the railroad commits
sion
Elective judiciary; more court dis
tricts; Increased pay for circuit judg
es; more pay for attorney general and
the appointment of second assis-
tant
State depository system.
Severe penalties for drunkenness in
| office
Sale OF old capitol site.
Appropriation for new capitol
| grounds; repair of governors man
/ sion: $500 ngonth for governor
stenographer; increase TO $4,000 a
year for governor and governors sec
rotary.
More equitable representation fol-
South Mississippi.
Increase Confederate pensions.
improvements at state blino
school; establishment sf office o
state occulist to treat patients at al
state charity institutions.
Generous appropriation for militia
Reforms in county convict system
by the establishment of county farm!
/ New state hospital at Jackson.
Establishment of home for age;
women.
Reduction of legal interest to pc
cent. per annum.
Appointment of state bank examir
err
Larger contingent fund for COVER
nor's use: principally in aiding thu
execution OF the law in criminal case:
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
z C0NFEDERATE VETS
DIE WITHIN HALF HOUR OF
EACH OTHER AT
WINONA.

Wi1fona, Miss, Jan. o.-One of the
most remarkable instances recorded
occurred in this city tonight Two
confederate veterans, followers of the
intr pid Forrest, died within half an
hour OF each other.
c H. Campbell, agred o5 years,
former sheriff Of this, Montgomery
county, cashier of the Winona bank
and one of the best known insurance
men in the state, was found dead on
a couch in his office at o'clock to-
night.
At $50 O'Clock Major r. A. Al
lison, aged II years, who had been in
bad health for some time, expired.
At one zine Major Allison was prsi-
dent of the Citizens bank Both men
were highly respected and universal
ly esteemed.
Their sudden deaths has cast pail
over the city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
RIVER FRONT
REvET MENT
ALONG THE CITY RIVER
FRONT
5 MATTRESSES TO Be SUNK
Large Force of Workmen Weaving
tn Willows Ino Large Mattresses
One is Three Hundred and Ten
Feet by One Hundred and Forty.

A large force of men are now en-
engaged in making mattresses and
laying them along the city front. At
the foot OF Washington avenue a
mattress $40 feet long by 40 feet
wide has been woven and the work
of laying the stone to sink it is now
in progress.
When this is completed another
mattress will be made to be to
be used between Washington avenue
and Main street and yet another will
bic built and lowered near the saw
mills father down the levee. The
gang Of workmen will remain here
until about the fifteenth OF tn month
The work is being done under the
direction of Capt. Thomas, who sue
ceeded Capt. Hoffman, who resign
ed to accept a position on the Pana-
una Canal work.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
HARTMAN SOON TO
BE PROSECUTED

Washington, Jan. Oft seems very
likely now that the prosecution of the
Hartman over relations of the
Southern and Union Pacific rail-
roads will follow shortly The action
viii be based by the Attorney Cen
eral on the report of the interstate
commission last spring. The suit in
equity IS very similar to the celebrat-
ed Northern Pecifrc security's case in
preventing the merging of con9pet-
ing roads.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
PROPOSES TAX FOR
ALL AMERICAN BREWERIES

Washington. Jan. D-Represe nta-
tive Acheson. of Pennsylvania is the
latest to propose new burdens for the
brewer and beer drinker.
He has introduced in the houseof
representatives volminous document
suggesting that the tax on beer be
raised froms$I to s. PEI barrel and
that the revenue therefrom be placed
TO the eredli of the rivers and harbors
81 the ensntry.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1908-01-12
SOUTHERNERS ARE
LUCKY DRAWING.

Washington, D. c., Jan. DIN draw
ing OF rooms in the houses new Of
face building today, Representative
Heflin was ltrekiest .of the Alabama
delegation, being called ninth. Shortly
after his good fortune, Representative
Humphreys and Gambler. of Mis-
sippi smiled broadly as they went up
TO a big diagram and had their pick
also of desirable first floor offices.