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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

KENNILWORTH
INN BURNED
Seventy-Five Scantily At
tired Guests Barely Es-
capped From Building
Loss About S250,0OO.

Ashville, y. c.. April 14.-ArOused
from their slumbers at . o'clock this
morning by an alarm OF fire, seventy
five guests of the fashionable Kenil-
Worth Inn, three miles from this CITY,
barely had time TO don some scanty
clothing and make their escape from
the burning building. The hotel was
completely destroyed. the total loss
being estimated at S250.0O0. The ill
suTance is placed at $4,000.
The fire started in the north end
of the building, over the boiler room.
A strong wind was blowing from f1e
southwest and the flames were quickly
famed 10 the other end Of the frame
structure, where the majority of the
guests were asleep. Before the Ere
had been discovered by two negro
boys VINO were returning from Balfi-
more, the Vanderbilt place, which is
but short distance from the inn,
had gained good aeadway and was
even then beyond control. Mrs. \.
B. Martin, the lessee, gave first thought
TO the stfety OF the guests when she
was awakened and in a short time
the alarm had been given in every
occupied room in the doomed building.
There was a wild scramble for the
exits, but there was nothing bordering
on a panic among either men, women
or children. in spite Of the great con
fusion at the time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

Stuart'S BuChu and JEniper is the
most reliable remedy known for kid
ney and bladder trouble. sIg1 ~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

Take me back to old Wisconsin.
Where the sugar beets and tobacco
grow.
y nere the farmers are healthy, happy
and bright
They all take Rocky Mountain Tea
ar night
Hannah Bros
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

b. H. Chase. of Tampa, is spending
several days in the city attending to
business connected with the Cable
Piano Co. MIR. Chase has been d
visitor to Pensacola. off and on. dur
ing the past five years and has made
many warm friends in the city
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15
THE REAL THING.

Use Blue Ribbon vanilla and you
yet hhe real vanilla extract made
from the finest vanilla beans that
grow. ASK your grocer for it,
5 or doses of "666" viii cure any
case of ChiIls and Fever Price 25c.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

tcontInued From FIrst Paael
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15
New Paving Ordinance
introduced, Tarragona
Street is Not Included

lcontinued From First Paue)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

The average maximum for this date
is 73 degrees and the average mini
mum so degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

There IS a fad just now FOR making
fhc color OF the hat pins contribute -
tie trimming of the hat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

Double effect wells come ia ~
SORTS Of modish coloTinss, green oTsr
brown being q smart combination.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

some Of the smaT-esL Of the new
hsfr.ns are small enameIed plaques
in all tones OF color.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15
Department Of Public Works.
Department I'll HeaIth

SALARY Of Health Off
,-,.r- .................. 5000
SALARY OF Clerk --.-. 1900
Salaries of Inspectors 455.OO-s $50
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-04-15

The indications for chldren's ga
mtnts is that they viii be more and
moro simple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
STABLE DESTROYED.

A ons-story frame stable near the in
tersection of franklin and Patrick streets
was discovered to be on fire between 4
aud 5 O'Clock, yesterday evening, and
before the flames could be arrested oy
the fire department it was With itS con-
tents practically destroyed. The stable
was owned by Mrs. William HsrtboWer'
and was used by Mr.. NJ. R. OSuliivan
Mrs. William Hsrtbower's loss is about
SlOO. Mr.. O'SulIivsn'S loss Is sbou
$50. Neither psrty carried any insur
ancs. Shortly after The fire had beer
subdued a woman ip the neighborhooc
told Mr.. O'Sullivan that two Of her boys
one ak and the other seven years old
had procured matches and set OF
fire some straw which was on the out
sids of the stable. She expressed re
gret at the result, a'the boys bad no In
tantion of burning the stable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

The regular monthly meeting ct Il.
E. Les Camp. OoniedC rate Veterans
was held al toeir hall last night WIN q
large ATTENDANCE Of members. Oom'
mander w A. SmooI presided. The
executive COMM tee through It's chair
mao made their annual repht. Inc
reports Of the sdjutlnt and treasurer were
also made, showing The camp In pros
porous condition The annual report
of the Womsn's Auxiliary to the camp
was read. 1t proved to be an sdmiraol|'
one and showed the great amount q
work accomplished by that organization
during the yesr just closed.
The thanks OF the camp we're rendered
10 Miss Charlotte OszenOve bergman
for toe fine collections Of wartime pho
toVrsphs OF distinguished Confederate'
presented by her to the camps museum
also to a lady friend for two volumes o.
Harper's Weekly Pictorial, handsomely
bouod. and two wartime scrap books Tor
the camps library.
The commander made al annual re-
nort which was full and S.mplete one,
of the work done by the camp during
the past year. The report showed that
seven members were elected during the
year and loss Of four members by
death.
The annual election of officers ws'
held with the following result
Commander, William A. Smoot
6tst lieuteuaut-commsnder, j.. W.
Hammond; second lieutensnt-com'
msnder, john HOof; third lieutenant
comm ander, Jesse MurraV; sd ltsnt,
Obss. s. Taylor; qlsrtermaster, K. M'
Latham: trea,urer, Obas. S. Taylor; Of
ficsr of the day, G. VIM. Ramsay; cosP'
lain. K Kemper; yidette, Joo. K. Ja'-
nat. executive committee, 4 igar War
fsld. G. VIM. Rsmssy and r. ).
Davidson.
The following committees we're ap
pointed To- make sill necessary grange,
meu,s for the observance of Memorial
Day, Monday, My "a next.
On orator: Commander Smoot.
o. general arrangements: Comrades
G. VIM. Ramsay, P. f. G)fman, A. W
WyckoG, Alex. Lyles aud H. Nj
Latham.
Atthe monument: Commander j. Q.
Milburu, Edgar Wsrfeld and F. J
Davidson.
The cemeteries near the city: Com
rsdes, VIM. II May, w. Il. Yeatmsn'
Jno. r. Zimmerman, JnO. S. Black
burn. O. S. Taylor, E,C Graham and h
F. Knox.
At st. Mays cemetery: Comrades
P. F. German, r. NJ. Latham and Lev
Hurdle.
AT Iyy Hill ceme'ery: Col. Arthu
Herbert, l. NJ Blscklord, George WIS
and E. II. Januey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
ArrRAnrIoN THIS WEEK.

The thestre-going p1blic is always
looking diversion Ut some sort ana
this ia Afforded 10 generous degree a.
the Opera HoUee this week. Some peo'
ole like to be thrilled and they love 10
isuzh also. Miss Marie Girard aud Mr..
OllSt Weston, in parody on that old
melod an attic cfferiDg, Ten Nights In q
Bar Room" are good. The parts chosen
by them are exceptionally well selected
to iasure a good balance in the dram a
and stirring incidents of the play. Is
is strange thing, people sit out IN
front in wonder and Amusement and
their b. arts go pit.s.pat as these BRILL
ant stars at the Opera HOUSE make des-
perate love to each other, and one would
ihi1k there was something real 10 It,.
The man works a few tears Ia his eyes,
bis voice becomes low and mellow, aud
The lsdy looks at him In such an ap'
Dealing, beseeching way that 1t probably
turps your head. The show all the way
through Is good and the immense
crowds which attend justi6es this state
ment. New vaudeville and pictures TO-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
AnTS OF VANDALS

The tombstone fend, it appears, Is IN
evidence in Alexandra. 10 st. PauPs
cemetery, according to the Inscription
ON a slab, q woman ia represented IS
having been one hundred and sixty
wears old at the time Of her death, q
practical Joker having cut figure one
before those showing the deceased was
sixty years old. In another place In
the cemetery a stone marks the resting
place of person who is represent d oJ
the inscription IS having lived thirteen
hundred and seventy years, the ngurS
one and three having been cut 10 thu
sloae before those which originally de
noted that the deceased vas seventy
wears old. A flower thief was recentlS
sent TO jail for six months by the Police
Court. Should the desecrator of tomb
stones be identified he will doubtless b'
summsrily dealt With.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
~ ~ ANnRTA GAZETTET AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
PERSONAL.

Ma Emma ]. Spencer, who ha, been
visiting fr.eud, 10 Fairfax and Prince
viii an counties, has returned to her
home 10 this city.
Or. Crawford, Of the Theological
Seminary, will be the University Of
Virginia preacher for Easter Sunday.
Rev. ]. ]. NAV, pastor of the In
manuel Lnth,rau Church, OF this city,
las received call to the English Eva1'
gslcal Luthsraa Church OF the Re-
deemer 10 Quebec. He hiss not yet &C
cepted the call. should he hoaliy de-
eide } accept It, he would not leave for
The new field before the beginning oil
uett mouth.
Mr.. J4mes D aue, sexton OF Christ
Church, who has been quite sIcE Tor Inc
past few weeks, ls able to be out sgs'n
ard to resume his duties
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
p1GgLY ENTERTAINED.

LIST night the Elite Company pre-
seuted It's pictures to a crowded mouse :;
every one was we'll entertained, and ieii
the hall satisfied that they bad seen a
oond sbow. Tonight there will be a
complete change Of pictures. The
Cord Of Life" (drsmstic); viii be pre-
.snled BY special request This is a
beautiful picture, aud shows The love Of
The parents for it's child. "The Won
derfuI Eggs" (msgIc) This l. very anus |.
ing aud "Step- muthtr," this Is also q
6ue picture. The drawing fer The TWO
umbrellas will take place after the nIs'
show. The lucky ticket must be 10 the
hsll at time OF dTaTing'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
THE FISHING SEASON

The arrivals Of fish at Fishtown are
still being delayed. As was stated, q
small Jag of sbad and herring reached
that place last Sunday. The gillers re-
port mesgre results during the past few
DAYS. Shai sold in market this morn
ing at from 80 to 40 cents for bucks and
at 65 to rs for roe. An abundance OF
fine black bass was on the benches.
They sold st 12@ cents pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
ELKS.

A well-alteuded meeting Of Alexau'
dria Lodge, No. 1853, B. P. o. E was
held last night at which Past Exalted
Ruler Harry Fleischmaun installed ID, n
uewly.elec.ed officers. Mr.. James W..
Bales vas elected q trustee. The nu'
yelling of the tablet which Was to have
taken place last night was postponed
the niche 10 the wall not being completed.
Exalted Ruler D. E. Robey appointed
the following officers: g. 7. Oatonl
esquire; Rev. Edgar Carpenter, chap
lain inside guard, ]. O. Gates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
n1SoRDFRLY PROCEEDINGS

A white mau aud two colored men
,aused some excitement at King and
Lee streets this morning by surrounding
a white man who, they claimed, owed
them money for work as fishermen.
They said tho man was q NONRESIDENT
and should be locked up. The four soon
attracted a crowd and the police appear
ed aud endeavOred to presusde the &C.
cusers to 20 to a magistrate aud institute
a civil suit. They. however, insisted
that the mau should be arrested, and
Officers Ferguson and Sampson finally
took all four In custody on the charge oil
dlsorderly conduct They were later
LEASED upon promising to submit the
c ase to a magistrate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
HIGH GLASS VAUDEVILLE.

Itisa fact that there are exlraordl'
nary attractions at the Surprise Thester
this week-especlslly will 1t be tue case
tonight and tomorrow night. To start
With, Eimuud O'OOnnell aud Beat'lce
Golden are 90 good as the best 10 their
auQhable sketch. George aud Beatrice
Wells, who are great 10 the Rnbe act
and italian impersoDa'iops, will hold
sway tonight, while Hsnsone, tue
world renowned magician, will startle
you With his clever, artistic, amusing
and refined act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
DEATH OF F. NJ. WALKER.

Mr.. Frsuk NJ. Walker, an old and
well.tnown citizen, whose Illness was
mentioned yesterday, died at his resi-
deuce, No. 1913 south Lee street, shortly
after midnight last night. The deceased
had been q sufferer from chronic organic
troubles for long time aud was 81 years
old. He leaves widow. Mr.. Walker
was q son of the late George Walker
and q brother Of Mr.. Jesse Walker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE.

A called meeting Of the Negro Bust
ness League of this city will be held to-
nirht at 427 south Royal street. The OBJ
10! of the meeting will be for busi-
mss and nothing political will be In
tstiscted into It, Maguus L. Robinson
10 the local president, and the other OH.
GERS are representative colored people Of
Alexandria. The lesgue now numbers
1876. Booker T. Washington Is the ma
llnnRl president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
A l.. /.

Az was announced 10 the Gazette
preliminary inspection of the Alexsn,
dria Light Infantry, Company q, Firs'
Virginia Regiment, was made at the
Armory, on south Royal street, LIST
night, by Maj james E. King. Ih'
men appeared 10 service uniforms. The
annual inspection of the company will
be made by Maj. Mallory, U. 8. A.,
next Monday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
RUNAWAY.

The horses attached to q wagon
loaded With lumber became frightened
and ran away on upper King street yes
terdsy. The horses did not stop until
they reached Shooters Hill. The lum.
Der was scattered along the street and
road. The horse and wagon belonged
to DR.. d. N. Rust, of AleIsndrls
comfy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
LARGE CROWDS.

A good show will naturally attract
large crowds and this Is the reason that
the Alexsndris Amusement Company q
hall Is always filed with people The
management exhibits nothing but the
most refined pictures and there Is no
chance of you having your seusibilities
Jared 10 the slightest degree. 1t is well
t. note that Of all the show houses 10 this
city none presents more pleasing pictures
than this house. New pictures tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
LECTURE ON MARTIN LUTHER.

Rev F. A. Holizbausep, Who was
horu in Wlttenbsrg (Luthtr's cliy).
G rmany, and who has visited all The
principal places Of interest IN coonec;
ton With the great reformers life and
work. will deliver his lecture on mar.
tin Luther" 10 the lecture room oil
Washington Street NJ. E. Church S1nth
Wednesday evening, April z, at 7SO
o'clock, The public Is invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
ORATORIO.

As heretofore stated, MaundsPS "From
OlIyet to Calvary" will be given ct st.
PauPs Church tonight by the choir
of that church under the direction
Of Mr.. Sherman B. Fowler. Mss'rs.
Kenneth Ogden and j. Harris franklin
will he the sololsts. An Offering will Dc
taken for the choir fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
OIvIO IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE.

Ia view of the fact that the school
board has assigned one hour each month
TO the instruction ia civic work In the
the schools, Miss Boush, chairman Of
the school com miltee, visited the public
schools during the past week aud lett
with Dol Fieklin aud Miss " A. GTigg
certificates of membership 10 the junior
lesgOe to be distributed to all TIE schol,
ars who are willing to aid the WORK oil
the league by observing the four rules
prescribed for childred !, Not to throw
sgper. 2, Not to throw fruit skins g.
Not to throw trash Of any kind upon the
street. 4, Not to iDjure or deiace prop
erty. Addresses on these Poiots were
made by Miss Cummings to sli the
teachers and scholars in order that the
work might be more clearly understood
by them. The private schools Will d.
visited after Easter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
POLICE COURT.

CJ6stlce H. B. Cation presiding.]
The following csseS we're disposed Of
this morning:
Beatrice Craig and Nathan Jackson
colored children, charged with destroy
ing the property of William Coleman
colored, we're turned over to their psr
ents for correction.
Joseph Dudley, colOred, charged with
assault. wss foed 50.
Jerry Mclean, cOlOred, charged with
a similar Offense, WAS dismissed.
A white man, suspected of lunscy
Wss held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
A Healing salve for Burns, Chappe q
Haads and Sore Nipples.

Haaus anu oOTO N'ppS"'
As q healing salvs for burns, sores
sore nipples and cbapped hands Cham
berlsin's Salve is most excellent. Ii a.
laws the pain of burn almost instantly
and unless The Injury Is very severe
htals the parts without leaving scar
Price % cents. For sale by Richard
Gibson and w. F. Creighton q %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
COMMUNICATED.

Small size telegraph poles are being strewr
along north Washington street for Court o.
Honor. Does the committee intend to dlt
holes on this street to place poles!
REsInENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

For this section increasing cloudlnefs ana
Wal m.T tonight; wednesday showers nooe'
a.es utheAst to south wiDds.i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

A SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION ON MA
- SONIC WORK and the exemplihcation
Of the Master Ma on's degree will be held 81
the rooms Of Alexandria. Washington Lodge
At 2 80 O'Clock TONIGHT. All members o.
Alexanir Washington and OF Andrew Jack
son Lodges are invited to attend.
By order OF the Worsh!p'ul Master,
sps It 4, 9, UHLER, secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
DIED.

At his parents residence. No. 10 S gu y
Fairfax street, on Monday evening, hA 1
w RUDD. son Of Harry W. and I, rear h1 iooa
sged 10 months. The fune 81 w. dav a9t ss
from bis parents residence, " tbe family are
invite to intend. Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
ANNUAL. MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the OLD DOhIN-
ION BOAT CLUB will be held at the Office Of
James r. Cation, III nth Fairfax street, on
wednesday evening, April Z, 1909. al tighl
O'Clock. Business: Plans for coming season
and election Of officers All members are
requested to attend.
spr5 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

The Red Gross Shoes fOF tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
shoes always wear 8 smile. Sold only
IL ]. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

Something for nottingham
A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King street,
are selling S., SIS and 81 SAMPLE
SHOES for $3.50 this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

COLUMBIA FIRE C0MPANY-All uni
~ formed members Of the company are re-
WEDNESDAY night at 7.s0 o'clock.
sp52t n c. TREAKLE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

II you want pair of IS, SC snd 81
Shoes and Oxfords-real ssmples-for
81 so go to John A. Marshall &
Bro Az King street. this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
!. Coke Domestic Coke
BEST MILD, SUGAR CURED HAMS
10 40 lib
Jacob Brill'S

FOOT OF kINH IhttI,
Hard Crabs Deviled Crabs
Crab Salad.
Open Evenings Until 10 D. M.
BRADDOCK straight Rye 81 OF.
TOR SALE The best BUILDING ST Z
i in Braddock Heights; two adjoining lots
CHEAP for cash, if sold at once. Apply ss4
p.Inee street spr6 lws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
FOR RENT,

LAYING qualified A. administrator Of the
| estate ofthe late MATHEW MeKOWN,
persons indebted to said estate are requested
10 make prompt settlement, and all persons
10 whom said est tie Is indebted are req uested
TO present their accounts properly certified
To me fov settlement. p II r0X.
MARC lot Sergeant Az 'lstrAtOr,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6.S8 and sets at 6;2e
High water al s AZ o. M. and gig p. M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06

Keep your feet dry. "Try a pair o.
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. D.
A. Marshall & Bro. 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-06
EXtraSpeCial


eha1,fr tomorrow ore lot OF one
hundred New Taffeta Silk and
MessaIine Dresses IN all the new
desirable shades, including such big COL
OTIS as Old Rose, Wis'sria, Old Blue,
Oatawbs, Reseds, as vi AZ stsP'e
Blacks, Blues, Browns and q rs. some
OF these are Handsomely ,G.brOidertd
aud sre cut and finished in su uP-to-date
stylish model; some handsome hZ0red
fnnlsrds smong them. The suits are
worth regularly from sl6.5O to $1,000.
Specially priced for $40 Us EACH.
this sale at WV ~
New White Serge Suit 10 today; nstiy
styles, popular prices. SIS, $3.50,
si9.75 up to $50 each. .,
We will allow you your FARE II
purchase Is made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

Before we quit for good that night
Brown turned around to the clerk.
snow. listen. We don't know Briggs.
and we don't know his wife. and we
don't know the kid, and you don't
know anything about anybody-that
is IL you ever want to see any Of as
again. What say, boys?" We all
agreed. for you see any of US might
have been In Briggs place.
We SHE'D the ONCE next day, but
that clerk was all right: he got the
two Of them on for home that after
noon. Don't know any Of the partie-
ulars; never. heard any. But some
how to this day ! can't go by room
40 in that hotel without going
bit quieter for thinking Of the woman
who had been by the window there
that Christmas Eve. and the kiddie
with her little black stocking hunting
the fireplace.-E. NJ. Wheelock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

kid sister used to pull out of her
stocking Christmas morning, so when
I'd put in a bit to make the stocking
heavier, got on my coat and went
out to see if there wasn't a toy shop
in Denver. Found one all right, and
IL you'll believe me, there was Mack,
and Johnson, and Miller, and every
last living one of those fellows that
had turned in back at the hotel-all
sneaking out the back way.
BEAT It'll" said Mack; we've
bought all this stuff the kid wants.
You 90 get candy. and candy. and
then some more candy. and some
oranges little fellows, mind, to go
into the stocking"
Tell you what, Santa never did a.
better job in his whole career than we
did that night. The stocking was
right heavy and dragged round the
toe, but it pumped out above with
oranges and stuff, parcels all stacked
below, and a big sign done by the
clerk: "The Little Lady in Room 40"
One of the boys wanted to open the
parcels, but some one sang out:
.tOh, let the kiddie open her own
parcels" So we left 'em
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1909-12-24

had time to speak. the clerk said:
Boys, that's Briggs little girl. Wife
and baby came on to spend Christmas
with him. passed him on the road.
We had to tell her when she got here
this afternoon. Here's the baby's
stocking. you
: shut upi" growled Mack. Boys.
I'm going out" and he get himself
into his overcoat.
bad night outside" said Miller.
tim going to turn in" AS he passed
the gas over the desk something yell
low slid from his hand, and the toe Of
the little black stocking stretched .
bit. One after another the rest Of
the crowd followed, and, somehow.
with each passing the little black
dangler got heavier and longer. All
the while kept seeing the things my