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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23
Disastrous Fire In BROOKLYN,

New York, Dec. 29.-Fire early today
destroyed 70 entire block OF apartment
houses AID private dwellings in Brook
Ign, driving more than a thousand per-
sons into the snow-covered streets home
less aud half clad. Hsmpered BY the
bitter suoWsiorm, the army Of Bremen
fought the flames for hours. The blaze
finally wss put uuder control after oaj-
light, which revealed smoking ruins OF
about thirty buildings. More than
twenty persons we're overcome by the
smoke, but no fatalities or ipjories are
recorded. Only the heroic work Of the
crew OF 6r. boats taved the Bush docks
from destruction. 1t was the most dis
aslrous Ere seen 10 Brooklyn in many
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

AS a punishment for assault ana roo
berry on the street ia Washington, oil
which crime large number OF white
women have within The pest year or so
been victims a. the hands Of negroes
Msi. Sylvester, superintendent OF police
of that city, suggests the whipping post
This old.iime moral persuader," the
msjor believes, would be held in fear Oy J,
the lswless element he has to contend
with. The whipping post, the msJo'
Gays, should be the punishment Tor vile
beating as we'll as robbery on the street
His opinion, be ssys, Was shared by
Judge Kimban, Of the police court
Nj. Sylvester and Judge Kimball are IN
positions 10 know whereof they spess
and If their advice were carried on'
Washington would soon be made bet
for city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23
Standard OIL Company Ousted

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 70 The
Slpren Court OF Missouri handed down
decision today oustiug the STANDARD
Oil Company of Indiana and the Re-
public Oil Company from the state and
iorbiddipg that they ever again do
business in Missouri and d,ssolving the
Wa ers-P Pierce Oil Company Of st. Louis.
In addition, each Of the three companies
is fined $50, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23
To Get Control of Her Children.

Paris, Dec, % "A decision in fsvoi
Of Princess De sagan. who Is resisting
the efforts OF Count B)ui De Castellsne,
her former husband, to gallo the custody
of her children, was indicated today in
the address to the court OF Paul NJ ,ttsf,
substitute for the public procuraior, who
expressed the governments view Of he
lnaR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

CONGRESS may be asked TO amend The
child labor law 50 that it will prohibit
children under the sge Of 16yesrs being
on the street, ter $3.50 O'Clock at night
In the Disttic. u Coluobia. Wsshing.
ton is The very cit, in which such a Las
should be 90 forcad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

Mrs. EMMA JACKSON, after tes'ifying
In the night-rider cpsus in Union City,
Tennessee, yesterday, said she would not
leave court without armed protection
This is a lrsversty on government and
citizenshin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

ANNOUNCEMENT has been made OF
Pittsburg that TWO Flushing mills, five
blsst furnaces and twelve open-besrlb
furnaces are soon to be added to the
steel corporations plants at Homestead
and Duquesne, at an outlay of 81, 600,
900. This will make some people be-
Jieye that there will be no reduction in
the tariff on steel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

The House committee on ways and
means having concluded tue hearings
the republican members Of the commit
tee yesterday began secret sfs'ions to
frame the new tsr Dill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23
DIED.

December %, 1908, at 8 D. m Mrs. LAURA
WALKER, daughter of William and Eliza,
beth Herbert, at an advanced age. Fuueral
f.om B. Whestley's undertaking parlorr at
$50 D. m. tomorrow (Thursday). Relatives
and frien4s invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

Nearly everybody kDows DeWitPs Little
Early Risers sie the hest pills made. They
are small, pleasant, sure Little Liver pills.
Sold by W. +. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23
Official.

A NORD'N ANCE To REPEAL SECTIUN
n 4 OF CHAPTER XIX OF THE CITY
LAWS RELATIVE TO THE PUBLIC
HEALTH
Section 1. Be it ordained by the City COun'
ell of Alexandria, Virginia, that Se;tion 4,
Chapter 10, of the acts Of the City Council Of
Alexandria approved March 80, 1874, be and
the same is hereby repealed.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force
from its passage.
Passed the Common Council Dec. 8. 1868.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President.
Passed the Board Of Aldermen, Dec. s, 1908.
jim. CURTIN, Presto emit.
Teste: DANIEL K. STANsBURY, Clerk Z. 2,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Alexandria, Va.
December 23rd, 1909.
At meeting of the Board of Directors held
this day, the regular semi-annual dividend OF
five per cent. was declared, payable on Oh
after January 1st, 1909.
GEO. E. WAKEFIELD, Cashier.
dec23 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23

DeWiit's Csrbolizel Witch Hazel Salye.
Best sslves for burns scratches aud hurts. u
is especially good for piles. Sold By W. f.
Creighton * Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-23
TIE Market.

Georgetown D. ca D IS Wheat $40.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
Mortifying.

She began. dutifully enough with hating man very bitterly indeed But man. with characteristic obstinacy, omitted to reciprocate. and this made her position very difficult. Indeed, il was no long time until the best she could do for her cherished principles was to hate the Providence which had made man so wretchedly indispensa- ble
 After that she hated herself for awhile
 Then, greatly 10 her chagrin she discovered that she hated nobody. which left her no alternative but to live happily ever after-Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

My dcdr BettL 1 Cnnt 10 hdre q serioW
 talk 1rith you." ing not to understand, so I just looked at her and waited.
 ''I dare say you can guess what it's abOut?' she went on.
 ''I suppose so," I said. "I am very sorry about everything. But I canr help not being in love with MT. Parker can r.
 "I should have thought said Mrs Ess Kay, that your mothers daughter would have attached very little impor tance 10 being in love. Apparently she hasn't been as successful with you as with Lady Victoria. Believe me Betty, there's nothing in it-nothins at all"
 Tn what:"
 In what you call being in love A girl fancies a man for his eyes. or his dancing, or because he is strong, and she thinks she's in love with him. btn it's only q fancy which passes before she's been his wife for twelve months and she wonders what she ever saw ir him then. A rear after Iou have beer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
The Woman Question.

"1 was handed anotber instalment of the eternal woman question this morning" remarked the benedict
 Whats the answer:" queried the young bachelor
 "My wife asked me if her hat was on straight" replied the freight pay ing party of the matrimonial part Detroit Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
:s=~s2 2 yMapz@R z

IS more than a fortnight
 since I've been able to write about any of the things that have hap pened to me. The last I
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09

Gyer-I started for q drive in he country yesterday, but my horse baIk- cd about three miles out
 Myer-So: What did you do?
 Oyer Hired farmer to hitch his automobile to the animal and tow him home-New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-09
EYESJGHT SPECIALIST.

Filter of the 50 Easy" Eye Glasses Old ones repaired.
 132 E. Main.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
"A UN-AMERICAN ACT"

View of Mrs. Donald Mclean on Gift
of Chesapeake Flag to England.
The news that William Waldorf As
tor had given the Chesapeake's flag to
England created great excitement in
the ranks of the Daughters of the
American Revolution while in conven-
ticn in Washington.
From the president general, Mrs.
Donald Mclean. to the last alternate
ali expressed regret that an American
should so far forget all ideas of pro-
priety as to give away his country's
battlefag. Mrs. Mclean left a din
ner party when she heard the news
and issued the following statement:
TT is incredible. if it is true, which
am inclined to doubt, for it is the most
un-American thing ever heard of.
Next to the Revolutionary struggle the
war of 1912 certainly awakens the
pride of every American. Its relics
should be preserved. especially from
the English, for any American who
has ever heard those immortal words.
Don't give up the ship could certain
" never think of giving up the flag. 1t
passes belief. and am inclined to
doubt the correctness of the cable
gram
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
A Curious Souvenir.

A short time ago Pope Plus <. gave
an audience to a group of distinguished
Americans. While they were convers-
ing the reverend gentleman took from
compartment in a nearby desk a
piece of paper and, handing it to one
of the party. said, "By the way. allow
me to present you with little
souvenir of your visit to Plus X
The recipient. upon examining his
treasure. found it to be the return
coupon of a railroad ticket from Venice
to Rome, says the May Bohemian. 1t
was the one purchased by Cardinal
Giuseppi SaITo to attend the meeting
of cardinals at Rome after the death
of Leo. AS we all know, he has never
returned to Venice
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
DROWNED CROSSING LAKE
Catholic Priest Loses His Life Near
Minneapolis.

Catholic Priest Loses His Life Near
Minneapolis.
Father j. III. Keil, thirty-five years
of age, pastor of Holy Name par
ish, near Hamel Station, in Henne-
pin county, was drowned in Dit
tiers lake. A heroic rescue by Father
Laventure brought the drowning
priest to shore, but he died shortly
afterward without regaining conscious
ness
Father Keil, together with his
guests, Fathers Laventurs and Nc
Caren, were crossing the lake in a
rowboat. The waves were running
high and while Fathers Keil and
I4ayenture were about to change
places in the boat SO as to give the
former the oars big wave over
turned the frail craft.
The three men struck out for shore,
some distance away. Suddenly Father
Keil sank. Father Laventure turned
back to his assistance and succeeded In
bringing him to land
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
CAPTAIN HART DISCARDED
Cannot Practice in State Courts for
Six Months

u
Six Months.
Suspension from practicing as an
attorney in any of the courts of this
state for six months is the punishment
melted out to Captain Francis B. Hart
of Minneapolis by the special supreme
court appointed to try the disbarment
proceedings instituted against him by
the State Bar association. The de-
cision, written by Judge Frank c..
Brooks of Minneapolis, acting chief
justice, was filed with the clerk of the
supreme court
The special court severely arraigns
Captain Hart for the language used
in his letter to Chief Justice Start
and incidentally upholds the correct
ness of the decisions rendered by the
supreme court to which Mr. Hart took
exception and upon which the letters
were based. AS to his defense that
the letters were written by him as a
citizen and not as an officer of the
court, the special court holds that
insofar as he exercised the right of a
private citizen in criticising the court
he was immune from the penalty
sought to be enforced but that in as
sailing the chief justice personally he
wilfully violated rs oath of Office and
rendered himself liable to disbarment.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Rain Puts Out Fires.

heavy rainfall has given the
northern part of the state relief from
the destructive fires which daily were
destroying farm buildings and had
grown so rapidly that several villages
We're seriously threatened Late re-
ports from the northern part of the
state We're that hundreds of men We're
spending most OF their time trying to
save their homes, but rain will end
their troubles in this direction
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
MASTER TO TAKE EVIDENCE.
Another Move Made in Minnesota
Railroad Rate Cases.

Railroad Rats Cases.
The first step in the Minnesota
rate cases since the decision of the
United States supreme court was
taken at st. Paul when the attorneys
for the state and the railroad COM
panies appeared before Judge Sanborn
Of the United States circuit court of
appeals relative to the appointment by
the court of master in chancery to
take evidence offered by the state and
the companies on the questions at
issue for presentation to the court
for decision.
Towards the close of the conference
the attorneys, at the request of Judge
Sanbofn, mentioned the names of two
lawyers, either of whom, if appointed
master in chancery, would be salts
factory to both sides. These TWO were
Attorney George P. F1annery of Min
neapolis and Judge Charles E. Otis
of st. Paul.
Judge Sanborn said that he had not
yet determined whether he should in
struct the master that will be ap.
pointed merely to report his findings
as to the facts or his findings as to
the facts and also his conclusions OF
law Authorities differed, apparently
upon the duty of master In cases
parallel with that now under consid
GRAFTON
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Bargains in Farm Lands.

If you want to learn about except
ionally rare bargains in South.
Dakota farms lands or unusual bust,
ness opportunities in the new towns
ia the magnificent new country being
opened by the Minneapolis and ST.
Louis E. r. extension write for
beautiful illustrated descriptive pam
phlet on the New Empire, the
farmers and stockman's paradise.
This pamphlet will be mailed free. A
postal card will do it. Write at once
before edition is exhausted, to A. B.
Cults, G. P. & T. A, Minneapolis,
Mimi.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Stolen Cash Recovered.

The police of ST. Paul have recoy-
cred all of the money and other
property stolen by Robert Kehle, the
convent burglar from the several
institutions robbed by Kehle. Detec-
tive Fraser and R. D. O'Brien, county
attorney, have returned from Judd,
N. D., where they recovered 1915 from
Kehle's brother, Herman Keh1e, to
whom the burglar sent the money the
day after robbing the parsonage of ST.
Louis Catholic church. The police also
located the place where Kehle roomed
In ST. Paul and here they found a
valise containing $500 and other prop
erty
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Statues Made Of Potatoes

zee Hip is the most artistic China
man in Philadelphia's Chinatown. BY
an arrangement of wire and the arts
tic use of his penknife Hip can make
all kinds of statues out Of potatoes.
Psyche at the Bath, Venus de Milo and
heads of great men are among his best
creations in this line. He colors them
with india ink, and his handiwork is
in great demand in the stores Of the
Tenderloin- Hip is now working on
an artistic group which he will call
Washington Crossing the Delaware"
He will use about a peck of potatoes
in completing this creation.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
An Only Daughter
Cured Of Consumption.

When death was hourly expected, all
remedies having failed, and DR.. Fl.
James was experimenting with the
many herbs of Calcutta, he accident
ally made a preparation which cured
his only child of consumption. His
child is now in this country, and en-
joying the best of health. He has
proved to the wor] d that Consumption
can be positively and permanently
cured. The Doctor now gives this
recipe free, for two 2-cent stamps to
pay expenses. This herb also cures
Night Sweats, Nausea at the Stomach
and will break up a fresh cold in
tWenty-four hours. Address GRAD
DOCK & CO., 1892, Race ST., Phila-
delphia. naming this paper.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
.Proae 1T. PROVE .tIn

Edward Stevens, the actor, first de-
cided he was born to go on the stage
when ne was d young man in San
Francisco. He tried for several en-
gagements and got none in the drama
Then he thought he would make
start in vaudeville. He went around
to the leaGing variety house and was
shown into the managers Office The
manager was an old German, very
cross and busy, and with no high
opinion of actors.
"Vat you WANT" he asked.
II want a job, stammered Stevens.
"a job? Vot you dor
81 am a comedian
ooh, comicker, eh?" He turned
fercely on the shrinking young chap
and roared: well, make me Taught"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
.PURDY GETS PLACE
Succeeds Judge Lochren Of Fed.
eral Court at Minneapolis.
SENATORS TURNED DOWN
Messrs. clapp and Nelson Had Rec
commended w. E. Hale, Mill
City Attorney, for Position.

The president has sent to the sem
ate the name of Milton D. Purdy
of Minnesota to be United States
judge at Minneapolis in place
of Judge Lochren, retired. Senators
Clapp and Nelson had recommended
w. E. Hale of Minneapolis for the
place.
Since Mr.. Purdy's appointment to
the position of assistant to the attor-
ney general in July, 1905. on the res
ignation of Judge William A. Day, he
has had special charge in the depart
ment of justice of all cases relating to
the enforcement of the Sherman anti
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
His Antecedents.

The will of Stephen Girard provided
that no clergyman should ever be al
lowed to enter the splendid Girard col
lege at Philadelphia. One day very
clerical looking man, with immaculate
white cravat and choker, approached
the entrance.
you can't come in here said the
janitor.
''The can't" said the strang.
er.
"Oh," said the janitor; excuse ma.
Step right in"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
TO BURN HISTORIC HOME.
So infested With Bats 1t Isn't Fit For
People to i've In.

TCOPiS " Live Ills
Montyille the colonial home of Pat
rick Henry, near Richmond, one of
the historic places of Virginia, is to
be burned to the ground by it's owners,
the REORGANIZATION of the famous
Virginian, because the place has be-
come overrun with bats
Since warm weather began there is
no living in or near the place. Bats
by thousands hang about the grand
parlors and spacious bedrooms of the
mansion
Attempts to e1terminate them by
poison and with clubs have failed.
They are in every room They hang
in strings from the furniture, from the
ceiling. from the walls, and they are
in such numbers that they form cur
tains before windows. darkening the
house. The house has become unin-
habitable.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Pardon Board Reduces Sentence.

The state pardon board, consisting
of Chief Justice Start of the supreme
court, Governor Johnson and Attorney
General Young, has committed the
sentence Of Dr. Jacob Force of Min
neapolis from three years and six
months to two years and six months,
which will make him eligible to parole
in two or three months. DR.. Force
was formerly president of the North
western National Life Insurance COM
pany of Minneapolis and 1t is as a re-
suit of his management Of that COM
pany's affairs that he is now serving a
term in the state prison.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Keeping an Eye on Him.

They look pretty closely after the
daily walk and conversation of their
clergy down in Ohio A story comes
from thence of the deacons calling on
swore. The good man was dumfound-
ed and asked for a bill of particulars,
Whereupon it was explained to him
that the week before he had gone fish,
ing with worldly man, and when the
latter yelled:
"Parson, I've burned good bite!'
the good man responded cheerfully,
So have l."
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
FOR MURDER OF WIFE.
John J. Mooney of Waverly Given
Life Sentence

! y
After being out an hour and three
quarters the jury at Buffalo returned
a verdict finding John ]. Mooney, the
Waverly real estate dealer, guilty of
murder in the second degree and he
was sentenced to the penttentiary for
life. Mooney killed his wife and made
desperate fight in court to escape
punis hment.
The prisoner received the verdict
and sentence with little show of emo
ton. He remarked that he was
worthy of the sentence" Mooney APP
parently expected the outcome, for he
seemed to be determined to accept
his fate calmly.
Execution of the sentence was
stayed until May T. No attempt will
be made to appeal the case
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
AsoUITH's PREDICTION.
One Made by Enaland,s New

Striking One Made by England's New
Premier That Has Come True.
Herbert Henry Asquith, who sue
ceeded the late Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman as prime minister of Eng
land. has been in turn member of
tary of the state home department.,
ecclesiastical commissioner, chancellor
of the exchequer and, lastly. premier.
He is one of the most cultured men in
the cabinet. for from his earliest days
he has been an enthusiastic student.
In his school days his one dream was
to rise to political power He cared
for no sport His chief recreation
was reading verbatim parliamentary
reports in the newspapers. Apropos
E of this it is told how he used to bor-
row a copy of the London Times
every morning from friendly news
agent and go out and read it, sitting
under the hedge of the cricket field
while his schoolfellows were enjoying
games. AS barrister he has won
success which attends only very
small proportion of those who go in
for the law. but it has been the out
come of much striving. for at first he
met with reyerses on every hand. He
has said that it was the greatest day
of his life when he got into parlia-
ment. His enthusiasm on that occa-
sion was so marked that when parlia-
ment opened he told fellow member
that one day he would be prime minis
ter and was laughed at for his pains.
AS a strong man Mr. Asquith is in
class by himself. He combines with
| the fearlessness and pugnacity OF
| Roosevelt the taciturnity and cynicisnl
i of Choate. the wide intellectually OF
| the late John Hay and the debating
ability of Bryan. No man in British
! public life can stand against him in q
forensic battle. He is lawyer by
training. the greatest lawyer in Eng
/ land. and he is as merciless in the
! house of commons as if he were con
| Quoting cross examination.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Engineer and Fireman Injured.

c. r. Williams, an engineer for
the 500 railway, is in critical con
dition at ST. Josephs hospital at ST.
Paul from scalds received by the
collapse of a filing at CORTLAND ave
nue. on the line the road is building
into the city. George Benepe, the fire
man Of the engine, was also badly
scalded and his presence of mind in
killing" the engine probably prevent
ed the immediate death of the engi-
neer
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
This will Please The Grocers.

Washington, d. c., Jan.* 19O7.-There
has been filed with the Department of
Agriculture here. one of the strongest
documents we Lave ever seen. 1t guar
antees that Jell-O and Je1l-O Ice Cream
Powder are strictly pure and comply with
the requirements of the National Pure
Food Law. The guarantee is filed under
serial number 1884 and protects absolute
~ all wholesale and retail grocers who
handle the products named. Je1l-O and
Jell-O Ice Cream Powder are we'll thought
of in Official circles and their purity and
wholesomeness has never been question
ed.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1908-04-29
Style VS.. aste.

Newrich Furnishing his library)-
Let me see. Now I've got all the set
of standard authors bound in calf.
Dickens, Scott and all of them fellers.
Clerk-Yes, sir.
Newrich-NoW, I'll want something
to read. Say, have you got a com.
plete set of "Old Sleuth2"