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The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
DREDGE WEST RIVER
Contract Awarded for Redredg ing from Main Ship Chan
 nel to City Point.
GIVEN TO NEW YORK FIRM
Atlantic Dredging Company Asks Five Cents Yard Less Than Compcti-
 tors---To Begin Work Soon.
tspccinI to the Journul-cour,cro


 New London. Dec. 23 The contract for dredging the channel of West river, New Haven, was awarded late this afternoon to the Atlantic Dredging company of New York city, the lowest bidders.
 The bids were opened at the office of the United States engineers here this afternoon by Major Taylor. for the war department. under whose ap- propriation the work comes. The sue cessful bid was five cents DOT cubic yard less than tho nearest competitor and twenty-one cents less thnn the highest bidder The entire contract will amount to toward s4,00O
 Tho channel on which the work Is to he done Is that from the main ship channel in New Haven narhor 10 West river and is 2 barge channel of nine hor and river bottom has sifted in in many places and shoaled the channel to such an extent that 1t is far from the specified depth. and this dredging Is to regain the nine foot draft.
 The channel will be dreuged at pres ont only from the main channel to a point opposite City Point, as this Is the part which has been most seriously shoaled Tho work will be under the supervision of c. F.. Verrll, engineer in charge of the assistant engineers office in New Haven, It Is expected that work will be begun in two or three weeks, and will take several weeks for its completion
 The bids as submitted for dredging were as follows per cubic yard: John r. Henderson, Albany. 26 cents; T. A. Scott company, New London, S5 cents; Maritime Dredging company, New York 25 cents; Atlantic Dredging com pany New York, 13S cents; T. Sanford Ross, Inc, Jersey City, 1S7 cents
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
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ARREST FREDERICK
Grocer Taken for Having No Lamp
 on Team.

Henry Frederick of Frederick Broth era grocers was arrested last night by Patrolman Deskin of the central sta ton on charge of not having a lantern on his carriage, which was rubber tired It Is claimed that Frederick had been warned about the law and said he knew what he was about when ho was arrested. He was released on a cash bond When asked if he lntond- ed to fight the law in court Mr. Fred erick said last night he did not wish to talk on the matter.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
TOBIAS DIcKLE COMFORTABLE

TNe condition Of TObias DickIe, the well-known former steward for the Foot guards and other prominent local people who was taken to Grace hospl- tol on Tuesday night suffering from paralysis was reported last night as comfortable, Y is not believed the shock from which he suffered will prove fataD although his advanced age Ia aAnInaL hln.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
THE HOSPITAL LIST

Nathan Thomas Is still lying at the New Haven hospital and his coudj- tion remains about as if has been for nearly q week past. The end is eX- pected all the time, but wonderful strength sustans the boy Dr. Taft and Michael Flynn were each report ed better last night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
CLASS PRESIDENT DEAD
Miss Gertrude Bent, smith College '09,
 Dies of Typhoid.

Northampton, Mass. Dec 23.--The departure of the smith college stu dents for home to spend the Christ mas holidays was saddened to-day by news from Boston that Miss Ger trude Bent president of tno senior class, died to-day at her home in that city of typhoid fever.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
CHILDREN cAusE BLAZE.

Children playing with matches near a basket or clothing caused slight fire early last evening in the home of Wil- liam Cretslnp at S33 Portsea street The fire department was called hv the pull ing of Box l6 but the Are was eEtiu guIshed with loss of about 515 The owner of the house Is Edward Ferrel
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WEATHER RECORD.

Washington, Dec.' 23.-Forecast for Thursday and Friday
 For New England and Eastern New York Increasing cloudiness and warmer Thursday; Friday unsettled and warmer with possibly rain or snow; southeast to south winds, increasing.
 ObserVatlons at United States weath- CT bureau stations. taken at D. m. yes. terday, seventy fifth meridian time.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-12-24
NEWS SUMMARY.
GENERAL.

AlAN HslNNlH Night Riders Defense: Aibl,...... Appeal for Pardon of Labor Leaders Sixty Councllmen Divide $i5,000,. Ryan Resigns from 3l Corporations, Bryan in Politics for 20 Years More K A, Runham Killed by Gas......,, Introduce Ilans' Marital Troubles. 1 RclatlOns Resumed With Venezuela 1 Missouri Fines and Gusts Trust..... l Venezuelan Plot Formed in x, York Financial News and Quotations..... l
 STATE, Corhin After Tax Delinqucnts General State News Ws,,,.,.....,.,... 1 For New Murder Penalty,.,......,.
 CITY, Christmas Joy for All,.,,,,,.,,,,, . Three More Sauegees, es,..,.,,.,..,.,, Drcdge West Rlver.,, Library Contracts Awarded .,.,,,,. Walt Taylor Case, e,.,,,!.,...,.....,. S N. E. T. Co, Entertalns AEents.,. Confer With President Hadley...,... Appeal Hopeless Say Labor Leaders. DoinSs in Realty ,.,..,.,.,,.....,., ]
 SPORTS--PaRe c. Princeton Wins al Chess, Much Interest ir Burns-Jo Johnson Go, Worcester Poloists Here Tonight. Chance to Remain With Chicago. No More Fights in Frisco, GrIdlrou Star Dons Mitts, For . $30o0,000 Auto Road. Results at l0meryyllle. General Sporting News,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa CIaus:-I am n little
girl three years old and / am getting
my sister to write for me. Please
bring me DOH and a little red wag-
on. and a Teddy bear and "A bail. a
picture book and candy. nuts and or
anEcs. From your little girl.
Helen Southern.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

me a drum and a horn and pair Of
shoes ana suit of clothes. n story
book and hat and pair of gloves
ana some candy and nuts and fruit.
From your little friend,
willis Moody.
7o4 w. Pike st.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear santa cIaus:-I want q doll.
a hobby horse and an automohtle, 4
little express wagon. candy ana nut
I nm seven years old and / am
good little girl and mind my papa
ana mama. nv brother WiNic wants
an air gun and a pair OF gloves and
some candy and nuts. We i've on
the Milford Road.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-I3ring me q
don and story book and big Ted
dy bar and little automobile with
a. man in it ard don't forget to
bring me a Christmas tree with toys
and a little cupboard and candy.
nuts, oranges ana box OF colors.
Aida Rapp.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear santa claus:-I am eight
Years old and / want Il little train
and want some fire horses hitched up
to a wagon and l want a little mule
hitched up to wagon and want
book. to paint in and some candy ana
nuts and figs and dates.
Marx Rettig
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa CIpus;-Pleat f. bring
me a doll and a doll carriage. ard a
story book and a puzzle and Il set Of
dishes and little iron. and candy,
nuts and oranges.
Georgia Southern.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa claus:-I waAt you to
bring me a don and a doll buggy
land a table and set of dishes. and l
want stove, dress and some can
dy and nuts. You friend.
Margaret AdcAtee.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring
me a doH and a red ball and little
wagon and doll trunk. and set Of
tin dishes and a handkerchief. and
nuts. candy and oranges.
Katherine Southern.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring
me an automobile. n train on a
track, a fire. wagon, n story book.
candy, nuts and oranges and a big
bunch of frecrackers and anything
else you wish to bring me- From
your little friend.
Harlan GIL.
INorthVieW.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa CIaus:-I want drum
and some candy and nuts and a little
train on track and! / guess that Il
all. From Your little friend.
Ralph Douds.
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Harold Grim.

Dear Santa CIause:-I want a pair
of gloves and a pair OF rubbers. lots
of candy. and nuts and story books
Oneitn Chrisman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-Papa read in
the TELEGRAM where you wanted AL
the IittEs boys and girls to. write
Christmas. Ny little brother wants
a little pocket mirror with comb,
an air rife ana a knife, would
like for you to bring me a bracelet
and a ring and a large Bible with
the words of Christ printed in red.
and some nuts and candy, would he
nice If you want to bring them
virgil and Cecil Drulnmond'
A yb..la Mo
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:--I am boy
six years old, please bring me tool
chest. q train OF cars. an umbrella,
a humpey-d,rrnpty AetE blocias a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear santa Claus:-I am going to
tell you what want want a horn.
drum and a steam engine and
some nuts. candy and a new suit of
clothes,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa CIaus:-T'lease bring
mo a pretty doll, a set of dishes and
a pafr. of shoes. and two nice RIB
bons for my hair. one white and the
other pink. and a piano and a horn
and a story book, a buggy ana
nice box OF candy.
Mildred Morrett
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-I am a little
boy ono year old and ] have to get
my aunt to write for me. want
a Teddy bear and a little express
wagon Ito wheel my Teddy in. and /
thing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa CIaus:-Please bring
me. a doh and cart and pair Of
roller skates and a fur mum ane
Teddy bear and postal card album
some candy and nuts and don't for
- nv mama. wants a new waist and
bring mo story book
Ada worstell
No. II River Road
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-I am going 10
write, yop few lines about what L
want for for Christmas. want you
to bring me a hobby horse drum. an
automobile, and a lot OF candy and
nuts From your little friend.
Eugene Gordon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa aus:-You may bring
me doll and a blue bear skin coat,
pair of No. shoes and a little ta-
BILE for my play house and a Teddy
bear. Your little friend.
Annie FlageL
NorthVieW
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Mechanic st,

Dear SanSa cIaus:-Please bring
me a hobby horse and a pair of slip
pers and. an a E book and a col
lar for my dog; my dog came from
Alabama, and bring candy and nuts.
Yours truly
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Northview.

Dear Santa CIaus;-I am a pretty
good boy so I think you viii bring
me what l ask for. I would like TO
have a horn, drum. set Of blocks and
Ia little wagon with horses to 1t, and
some candy. nuts and bananas.
Your little boy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear santa CIaus:-Bring me n
gun that shoots 1000 times and a
pair of riding boots and a pair of
bed room slippers and u ring for
my pony's tale. my pony Is IS
months old and wears No. shoes.
Yours truly.
George Bell.
Mechanic St
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:--I am four
years old and ! want q set o. iurH
and Al horn, pretty doll. little toy
dog, n hobby horse. drum. piano ana
candy. nuA and oranges and rigs and
dates. and pleas" bring Char'es
something,
Broad Oaks.
Dear Santa Claus:-I thought
would write to you and tel you wha'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa CIaus:-I am little
girl three years old. Please bring
me a doh and buggy and dress for
my old doll. and please bring me
an umbrella, 4 set of dishes and u
set Of furs ana some nuts and can
dy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:--T am little
school every day and want Sou to
bring me a COWBOY suit a pair of
skates. a DOH. a Teddie bear. a
house, air rifle. pair of gum boots. a
rain hat. rain coat and a new suit.
From your little friend.
Thur. Clelinnd.
West Main st.
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Nenia Marcuett sedwIek.
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LETTERS 0 S.IIA GAJS.


Dear santa claus:I win write
and ten you what ] want for Christ-l
mas / WlInt that dou in Lynch'si
gloves and a nan ana y sweater and
ltoboegnn for my Tidy bear. and
candy and nuts guess that Is all /
Your little girl. So
ego Northcot avenue
Dear santa sciaus;rr Flele IS littls
ana can not write. so 4 VIII. write forl
hcr. She wants little pocketboOkt
and a pair OF black leggfngs. She
does not want very much.
Dear santa Claus:-Please bring
me a coat and cap. doll and carri- |
age, some story books and anything
else GU want 10 bring me.
Roselind Marie Farmer.
Dear santa c,aus.-wm You
please bring me a coat, stocking cap
doll and carriage and hair ribbons
and candy and nnts- And please
Anna Belle Farmer.
Dear Santa claus;-I am going 10,
Write 5NOD u lev mes ABOUT wnAL
want for for Christmas want you
to bring me a hobby horse drum. nm
lautomobile, and a lot OF candy and
nuts. From Your little friend.
Eugene Gordon.
Dear santa Ciaus:-I want a drum
and some candy and nuts and a little
train on a track. and! guess that Is
all. From your little friend.
Ralph Douds.
Dear Santa Claus waAt you to
bring me doll and doll buggy
and a table and set of dishes. and l
want a stove dress and some can
dy and nuts. Sou friend.
Dear Santa claus:-Please bring
me an automobile. train on a
track, a fire wagon, n story book. |
candy, nuts and oranges and a big
bunch of firecrackers and anything |
else YOU wish to bring me. From
your little friend.
Northview.
Dear Santa cIaus:-Yon may bring
me a doll and a blue bear skin coat
pair of No s shoes and a little ia
BILE for my play house and Teddy
Annie FlageL
Northview.
good boy so I think you win bring
me what l ask for. would like toI
have a horn, drum. set of blocks and
n little wagon with horses to 1t, and
some candy, nuts and bananas. |
Your little boy.
Northview.-
Dear santa cIaus:-Brins me a
gun that shoots 1000 times and a
pair of riding boots and pair OIL
bed room slippers and u ring for
II my pony's tale. my pony is ISL
months old and wears No. shoes.
George RelL
Mechanic st.
/ Dear sanSa CIaus:-Please bring
me a hobby horse ana a pair of slip |
i pers and an a z c book and a coll |
lar for my dog; my dog came from
Alabama. and bring candy and NUS. +
John Prosser.
Clark st. Glen Elk.
Dear santa Claus:-I am little
boy ono year old and have to get
my aunt to write, for me want
Teddy bear and a little express
wagon Ito wheel my Teddy in. and
want oranges, candy and nuts.
Bring my mama and papa some
thing.
Harold Grim.
Dear Santa CIause:-I want a pair
of gloves and a pair of rubbers. lots
of candy. and nuts and story books.
Oneitn Craftsman.
Dear Santa claus:-Please bring
mo dOH and n red hall and Iittlci
wagon and doll trunk. and set of
tin dishes and a handkerchief. and
nuts. candy and oranges,
Katherine Southern.
Dear Santa Clpus:-Pleate bring
me doll and a doll carriage. ard a
story book and a puzzle and Il set Of
dishes and a little iron. and candy
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Dear Santa C.aus:-WslI you
please bring me a coat, stocking cap,
doh and carriage and hair ribbons
and candy and nnts- And please
don't, forget my mama.
Anna Belle Farmer.
jesse St.
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Clarls Sd. GIen Elk.
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story book ana nuts and candy.
Charles w. SeIvlcl.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little
boy three years Old and I want 81 fire
wagon. big house and set of dishes.
doll, coal bucket. n cowboy suit and
lots of candy and nuts. From your
friend.
YYesr Main st
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-12-15

Dear santa Claus:-Please bring
me a coat and cap. doll and carrie
age, some story books ana anything
else GU want 10 bring me.
Roselind Marie Farmer:
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Northview.
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story book ana nuts and candy.
Charles w. SedWlck.
Dear Santa Claus:-As Son were SO
good to me last Christmas. J Viii
not ask for much this time am 3
little girl seven years old and ! have
~ little brother Roy two years old. ]
want You 20 bring him, q sled and
bring me some candy, oranges and
bananns / have a little cousin.
Reed L.ambreeht. and please don't
forget him.
Violet A. Sehader.
Wallace.
Dear santa claus:-I want you to
bring me a pair of rubbers and a
salt of clothes and an Irish mail
and a pair OF gloves. our little
Alexander Lowry,
11o Monticello Ave
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Broad Oaks.
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Earl Jones.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11
Character of a Store.

People id nifty the
character OF a store with
the character OF the paper
in which they see tho
stores advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-11
THE EVENING STAR
WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION.
Business Once, llth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,

The Dvening Star Newspaper COMPANY,
Europeau Once: Regent ST., London. England
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
cs;caro once: First National Bank Bull ling.
The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered by carriers, on their own
count within the city at so cents par month;
without The Sunday Star at ~ cents Per month.
BY mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 70 CENTS .
Daily Sunday excepted one month, I'D cents.
Saturday Star. year. Sl.U.
sunday Star. one year. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
RICE GAMBlT TOURNEY.
Interesting Contests for Prof. Rice's
Chess Trophy,

Play in the Rice gambit tourney by
members of the local chess club has con-
tinued during the week with undated
vigor, and the beautiful and interesting
combinations which the numerous varia>
tons bring about are as much enjoyed as
ever. The net result of the weeks games
shows a slight loss to the gamhit sas COM
pared with the previous standing. A week
ago the total score stood AZ to AS in favor
of Prof. Rice's attack, while the score at
the present writing is 20 to 65 in favor
of the elk forces. There is. of course.
nothing revolutionary in this state of af-
fairs. and SO far the actual play cannot
be said to have revealed anything more
than an even break between the attack
and defense. However the later stages of
the tourney may show a more decided
tendency one way or the other.
Several changes have occurred in the
positions of the leading players since the
last report. Walker has increased his I'M
beaten record by two games, but the most
impressive gain Of the week was made by
Telling. who, by means of seven wins
against only two losses. has climbed up
from $50 to III per cent. Smell has also
made a good gain. going from SO to .G66
per cent. and Napoleon has enhanced his
standing by two wins against one loss.
Adams, after making a bad start, is be-
ginning to show his true form and may
be expected to show up in the first divi-
sion before long. STARTS, on the other
hand. has experienced a losing streak,
and Stephenson, Wilenchick, Pratt, Byler
and Vogel have all gone back slightly. All
scores of 800 and above are as below:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
LEADING SCORES.
LUXURY TOO EXPENSIVE.
Potomacs Will Net Go After the Ma
tional Regatta This Year.

Although the National Association OF
Amateur Oarsmen is said to be anxious
TO hold the annual regatta of 1903 on
the Potomac river, under the patronage
of the Potomac River Regatta Associa-
ton. II can be stated with almost GER
tainty that the clubs composing the as
ISOLATION will not enter into the COM
petition for the event this year, but will
go after it in 1909.
This conclusion was arrived at in con-
ference with the local oarsmen who for
years have promoted regattas and made
such gatherings a credit to the city.
The opinions of Messrs. Zappone and
Doyle. which were published in last Sun
days Star. met with generous approval
but as each pointed out that such a race
meet would entail on the oarsmen an
expense of S2,5oC the oarsmen could not
see their way clear to gather in the nee
essary funds.
President w E. II. Merritt of the Poto-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
The Doctors Mistake.


A doctor who thinks that all the ills of
the human race can be traced to the
drinking of coffee and tea entered a res
taurant recently and seated himself on
poste an 1rishman who was busying HIM
self trying to dispose of a steaming Gun
OF conee.
How often do you use Coffee" queried
the doctor.
II drink it morning noon and night,
sir
Don't you experience slight dizziness
of the brain on retiring at night?''
Indeed l do, sir; very frequently"
You have a sharp pain through the
temples and in and around the eyes?'
Right you are replied the Irishman.
You are possessed with drowsiness
when you awake in the morning. and
your head often aches and feels very
heavy"
Right again. answered the Irishman,
still slipping his coffee.
well, then" exclaimed the doctor, sit
ting erect in his char. 'arent you now
convinced that .he coffee is the cause?"
us that sou said the lrshman, in as
constituent. Faith, 1 always thought it
was the whisky