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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
SWELL DINNER.

Mr.. Cornelius Haggerty, II prominent
lawyer and democratic politician OF
Philadelphia, and sou-in.law Of Mr.
John A, Marshall, of this city, Will give
a swell dinner st his handsome residence
in Germantown, tae residential portion
of the city of brotherly love, tonight
Among the invited guests are MessrS.
John A. Marshall and Milton ;. Far,
fax and Councilman Charles b. Marshall
who left for Philadelphia st III O'Clock
this morning, The party contemplate
visiting New York before their return
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
WELL WORTH SEEING.

Those Who have not seep George Van,
in extempo'aneous songs, at the Sur
prise Theaier have made a mistake.
He is one of the most clever In the bust
ness The Lohman sisters are there,
too, and there are few on the vaudeville
stage who exceed them. In addition
to these excellent artists the audience
tas the exquisite delight of seeing and
hearing Merribew and Rsuey, instrument
alists. who are graf in their act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
ROBBERIES.

Mrs. J. L. Bsssley, living at 40
south Lee street, has notified the ponce
that $S5 was stolen from her home
last Wednesday or Thursday. Inc
money was taken from the front room
on the second hlor.
A sneak thief stole two pairs OF
paBtsloOns from K T. Gimes's Tailor
ahop YeslerdaY evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
oUEEN OF THE CARNIVAL.

Tonight ends the voting contest for
those who want to be candidates for
"Queen of the Carnival" 1t Is under
stood that d great Daoy names have
been voted for and those who receive
6fty votes or more by tonight will be
eligible to contest. When 1t is known
that the queen selected will be presented
with a 1925 diamond sunburst II Is pre-
sumed that great many would like to
be "uueen."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight; increasing
cloudiness and warmer saturday: moderately
westerly. shifting 10 southerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
MORE BREAD SEIZED.

Market NJ ister l.. d. Lylss his morn
ing made another descent upon an out
of.lown baker, aud seized hfty-DIne
pound, of bread which was short 10
weight The shortage averaged an
ounce to the pound. The mao 10 charge
of the loaves was brought before the PO-
lice COURT and 6oed SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red Gross
Shoes alwsys wear q smile. Sold OF y
by ]. A. Marshall q Bro, Az King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
1T LOOKS GOOD TO ME-.

This wss said by many persons as
they passed the Elite CowpRny's ball
this morning and read The subjects
posted for tonight. Well, 1t will be good
wheu you consider an hour aud half OF
entertainment for s. cents. Tonight
there will be complete change present.
ing new subjects aud the best. Read
The advertisement In today's paper, and
you will find psrt of the subjects for to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26

Keep your feet dry. TRY a pair o.
the celebrated" Walk Over Shoes. J
4 Marshall d Bro, 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26
Coke Domestic

An kinds Of Coal, Wood and Coke Best
quality and prompt delivery atoOttom prices
Phons,sS. DEW. AITcHEsoN. l@ % m
RoYd street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26

Something for nothing-Johu
A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King street,
sre selling S., $6 and 81 SAMPLE
SHOES for $3.50 this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-26

II you want par Of IS, IS and 81
Shoes aud Oxfords-ieal ssmPles-for
$3.50 go to John A. Marshall *
Bro ,422 King street, this week.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

Two years ago, when the fire was rag
ing at its worst, the sight of the classic
outlines of the Fairmont Hotel, stand
ing out white against the black clouds
of smoke, lent hope to the anxious thou
sands. When the flames swirled fiereely
about it, to many it seemed that the
last hope was gone. At that time the
Fairmont Hotel was INST about to open.
three millions of dollars had been spent
in the construction of the building and
the fnishings and furnishings of its in
terror. How well the building was con-
structed is evidenced by the fact that it
came out of the stress and trial of both
fire and it's Accomplishments without a
single injury other than the complete
destruction of everything Infiammable
to be found inside of its walls.
After the reaction of the first month
had passed, work was Immediately
commenced to rebuild and refurnish the
entire building, at a cost of over two
million dollars, the work of reconstruct
bAoH WcuG On. ON0I AuIllIOu uOttdTS
was spent in interior fnishings and fur
niture, and the magnificent appoint
ments of the house as it stands today
speak well for the care and taste used
in the selection. The formal opening
of the hotel to the public took place on
the 18th of April, 1907, just one year
after the catastrophe, at which time the
Chamber of Commerce gave a banquet
in celebration of the event. On the
21st of April, 1907, the doors were
thrown open to the public with a SPLEEN
did reception, to which nearly all San
Francisco came.
The hotel was not fully complete at
that time. Some of the rooms ON the
upper floors were not ready, but when
the Palace Hotel Company, which for,
merly operated the old Palace Hotel on
Market street, took hold, determined to
push things through, the work went on
with amazing rapidly. Today, more
than any other building in San Fran
cisco, the E'airnont stands monument
to the energy and determination of her
citizens.
In it San Franciscans have a hotel
of which they can justly be proud. as
in the matter of location, it stands
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

politan, and in its halls will be found
the experienced travellers from every
country of the world.
The ball room of the Fairmont Hotel
is one of the most beautiful, as well as
one of the largest, in existence. 1t has
one of the few spring floors to be found
in the country, making dancing pecu-
liaFly delightful. 1t is decorated in
white and gold, with hangings of blue
satin tapestry. Its walls are covered
with mirrors, between which are decora-
tions by the most famous mural artists
of the world. And the ballroom is not
merely an ornament. San Franeiscans
are very sociable people, and the rec.
ords of the ballroom show that it is
occupied an average of three times a
week during the social season. Behind
it is the famous red banquet room,
which has, perhaps, held more distin-
guished company than any other room
of its kind west of Chicago. On the
floor below is the magnificent Norman
Cafe banquet room, hall of superb
proportions and simple grandeur. It is
the best illustration of a hall of the
Norman period. Even the tesselated
floor is made of special design, char
acteristie of the Norman times. From
the lofty ceiling hang chandeliers or
quaint design, made of hand-wrought
iron in Paris especially for this room.
The long French windows, which cover
the entire nerth side of the Norman
Cafe, open on the terrace, a hroau
tagged promenade, which overlooks the
Bay of San Francisco and the city.
Upon special occasions of large enter
tainment, the terrace is canvassed in,
making another hall, almost as large as
the Norman Cafe itself. On warm days
the terrace presents an animated scene,
reminding one largely of Paris or the
embankment in London. Here parties
of convivial spirits gather around the
tables where lunch is served in the open
air, overlooking the most beautirm
panorama of mountain and sea.
Another thing for which the Fair
mont Hotel is noted is the number and
variety of its different dining places.
In them one may find a place to dine
as suits his convenience The Laurel
Court, which is Immediately behind the
lobby, offers a convenient grill for
ladies and gentlemen. Further on is
the main dining salon, with aceommoda-
tions for three hundred people. This
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

absolutely unsurpassed in the world. In
the matter OF appointments, service, and
exclusive features which make hotel
life pleasant, it is without peer. The
f'airmont Hotel today has capacity for
taking care of one thousand guests
Its entertainment features are so nu-
merous and SO varied that, as has hap
pened many times, as many as six diff
ferent gatherings, including banquets,
balls and public meetings, can be held
under it's roof at the same time, and
under such favorable conditions that
one assembly scarcely realizes there is
any other in the house.
The view from the Fairmont is such
as to make the most bIase and expe-
rienced globe rotter stand in wonder
and amazement. From It's windows flor
every room in this magnificent hosiery
is an outside room) can be seen the
superb panorama of the Golden Gate,
the Bay of San Francisco, crowded with
ships from all parts of the world, the
mountains and hills of Contra Costa
County on the other side Of the bay,
with Mt Diablo 80 miles to the south
east, and Mt. st. Helena over hundred
miles to the northeast breaking the
ohy LII tIC lIilA1CQ1dbC lOItgI0und
of the hotel lies the busy city, in which
new steel sky-serapers are rising in
place of the old style business houses
which were destroyed
Chinatown, almost entirely rebuilt In
a new and better way, is but few
minutes walk from the door of the
hotel. BY means of the various street
car lines which pass its doors all parts
of the city, the ferries and railroad
stations, the banks and exchanges, re-
tail business and theater centers, as
well as the residence portions of the
city can be easily reached.
The Fairmont Hotel differs from al
most any similar institution in the num-
Der of unique features which it offers
for the entertainment of its guests
Because of these. it is easily the social
center of San Francisco; you might
say, of the State. just as the old Palace
Hotel, which is now being rebuilt on a
new and greater scale at the old site
on Market street. was one of the most
famous hosteleries of the world, and
entertained guests of all nations, so the
Fairmont, under the same management
which SO adequately took care of the
affairs of the Palace, is most cosmo-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

room is done in white and gold with
sllken tapestries. From it's windows,
as one dimes, he may look out over the
bay and the shipping. Then there is
the beautiful grey breakfast rooa,
which is particularly well adapted for
private dinners, luncheons aud ban.
quets. IN other parts of the same floor
are found the special tea and card
rooms set aside for the use of guests
who wish to entertain in less formal
way. Then there are private dining
rooms, where organizations may meet
around a friendly board. On floor A
is found the crypt, one of the most
unique cafes in existence. 1t is in the
corner of Mason and Sacramento and
is extremely popular with the business
men of San Francisco. 1t offers a COM
Portable grill and bar for men, where
special attention is paid to the cook
ing of steaks and chops and old coun-
try dishes. The service here is swift
and efficient, and it is immensely popu-
lar as luncheon place for business
men.
The Fairmcnt, as it stands today, is
the epitome of hotel excellence. The
vast experience which the Palace Hotel
Company had in the celebrated Palace
Hotel has been utilized in this house.
To Colonel John C. Kirkpatrick, General
Manager of the Palace Hotel Company,
was given the task of Installing into
ia brand new house the spirit of hos
pitality which made the old Palace Ho-
tel celebrated in two hemispheres. How
well he has succeeded in doing this ID
levident the moment one enters the
doors of the Fairmont. For the Palace
Hotel spirit of hospitality enfolds one
like garment, making his visit one
of delight, his leave-taking one of re-
greet, and his memory of the time so
spent one of great pleasure.
The Fairmont Hotel offers to the
traveller all the eonveniences and luxu-
ries known to the best modern hotel,
together with many exclusive features,
some of which we have spoken of above.
Every room In the entire hotel has q
bath attached. For $3.50 one may thus
enjoy a pleasant room, beautifully fur.
nished in mahogany, with a dainty
white tiled bath; or, for as low as ten
dollars, a suite of rooms. Visitors to
San Francisco may rest assured that az
the Fairmont Hotel they will find only
the best of accommodations and service.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

boys on the plantations and give them
start in receiving an education for
which nearly all Oriental lads are
gladly DESTROYS.
4. A new, modern, up-to-date build
ing for our first church in Honolulu.
This is mentioned last for the sake Of
emphasis. 1t is indeed our most press
ing and urgent need.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

the plantations, caring for the thou
sands of Koreans scattered all over the
Islands, becoming acquainted with
them face to face, and seeking TO help
them amid all their trials and tempta-
tions.
3. A few more scholarships for our
Korean day school would enable rs to
pick up some other helpless but worthy
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08
The Year.

The year closing, shows good record
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-03-08

Tkfee NatlcnaHtles.
Our Methodist mission in Hawaii is
therefore confined to the three nation
alities indicated above. We have no
work among the Hawaiians, nor Por-
tuguese. nor Chinese. These other
peoples are left wholly to the care of
our sister churches operating with such
signal success along lines similar 10
our own.
The Year.
The year closing shows good record
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-11

tonic railroad, in the capacity of baggagemaster.
 He has been resident of Canaan ever since and he is still occupying the position of baggagema ter at the local depot. He long ago came to be regarded as a tried and true fixture here.
 MT. Hubbard is one of our most re. spected and prominent citizens. He owns fiue home on Granite avenue and tenement house over the tracks from Railroad street.
 In 1892 he was elected to the lower house of the Legislature for two years, 1893-4. He has also served as grand juror in North Canaan. MT Hubbard is member of Pilgrim church, in which he has been a deacon for several years
 In 1875, MT. Hubbard married Miss Hattie J. Tanning of Winchester, Conn. Mrs. Hubbard possesses a kindly dis. position and most pleasing personality and she is greatly beloved by all who have the good fortune to know her The Hubbards have a son, John F., who was born in 1883. The son is employed by the Ontario Power Company, at Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, as all electrical engineer.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-11
SUNSPOTS AND THE WEATHER
Electrons Discharged Cause Thunder
 storms and Gloomy Days.

Electrons Discharged Cause. Thunder
 storms and Gloomy Days.
 The cause of the recent magnetic storm which disturbed magnetic instru- ments and the telegraph service over a d. large part of the earth's surface, and was in many places accompanied by brilliant aurorae, has, by fairly general consent, been considered ss bound up in |. some way with the intense activity on the suns surface at the time. At Green wich Observatory photographs were ob-- taihed of an immense sunspot, which. although not the largest on record, Trads an area ot 6O0,OO0 square miles, or about three times the surface of the globe
 The connection between sunspots and1 weather has not received the same nt- tention as that between sunspots and, magnetic storms, and is not so clear, al- though there are many points in the. theory which accounts for sunspots. which accounts for sunspots which seem to suggest a possible influence upon weather. Sunspots are evidences of solar radio-activity, and electrons are shot of at extremely high velocities. If any of these electrons enter the earths at mosphere they might not only account for magnetic storms, but also for rain and thunder storms and sunless days.
 Electrons, it is known, form nuclsi for the condensation of moisture. ands hence upon entering the atmosphere it is quite possible that they are therefore instrumental in forming clouds, which, screen off the sun and produce cold and cheerless days. Furthermore, not only clouds but actual downpourings of rain might follow. Indeed, it is almost diff. cult to see how such effects would not, inevitably follow when these electronio- discharges occur.
 Moreover, it must be pointed out,thAr such effects may be quite independents or magnetic storms, though these would probably occur when the electronic dis charges reached certain pitch The, effects would differ in different placoss and at different times, just as tho effects. of magnetic storm vary in different parts of the globe.
 These considerations give color to the suggestion that electronic disoharaes- from the sun may play a more intimate part in the distribution of weather on. the earth than has hitherto been ad Init ted.-London Daily Mail.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-11
IA LITTLE SKETCH OF
 ALBERT A. HUBBARD
TRIED AND TRUE RAILROAD MAN
MT, Hubbard Came Here in 1874 and Has Served as Baggagemaster at Local Depot Continuously Since That Oate-An Esteemed Citizen.

Albert Alonzo Hubbard, the subject of this sketch, was born October twenty first, 1847, and is therefore sixty-two years of age
 MT. Hubbard was born i'll Sandisfield, Massachusetts, whero he lived for many years. He attended the Sandisfeld dis trict school and after his school days had been spent became a farmer with his father. At the age of twenty three young MT. Hubbard bought farm for himself and worked it until the month of June 1874, when he came to Canaan, to enter the employ of the old Housa-
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-11
OUR TIMBER DECAY
Its Cause and What May be Done to Ar

Its Cause and What May be Done to Ar
 rest it.
 Millions of feet of timber and finished lumber rot every year ill railroad ties. bridges, trestles, piles, farm buildings. fences, poles, and mine props. The lumber consuming public of the Unitets States pays perhaps thirty to forty mil lion dollars a year to make good thsr losses from wood decay.
 These great drains are a source of more and more concern each year Chemists and engineers who have to dc with the uses of wood are working un-- ceasingly on the problem. The U. & Forest Service has men who devote their whole time to it. The importance of the problem can not be ovsrestimated- Millions of dollars are annually saved by preservative treatment of timbers.. but much yet remains to be learned.
 Wood decay is caused by fungus, vegetable growth sometimes so small that it can be seen only with the micros- cope. Its roots or branches, like minute hairs, force their way into the wood tissues and absorb or eat away the solid parts. The collapse which results is called decay. Timber is artifcially pre- served by forcing into its cells and pores certain substances which prevent the growth of fungi. AS long as this sub stauce is present in sufficient quantity. the germs of decay-the threads and spores of fungus-can not enter and the wood Is preserved. This often means doubling and sometimes trebling the life of the timber.
 The United States government oon-. siders the investigations of the preserva- tive treatment of timber of such impor-- tancs that the business of one office of the United States Forest Service, that of Wood Preseryation, with new head. quarters at Madison, Wis, is given over entirely to ths work of experiments in corporation with railroad companies. and other corporations and individuals. ill prolonging the life of railroad tlsS,- mine props, bridge timbers, fence posts and transmission poles.
 The lengthenlng of the life of timber means the saving of thousands of dol lars annually through doing away witli the heavy expense of labor and cost ot material renewals.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-11
Thank seiving

This is the month in which there is a day set apart for national thanksgiving, though cheerful heart is thankful every day. It is good thing, however, for the people to be reminded periodically of the fact that as a nation we have much to be thankful for. and whether we celebrate the day simply or with enough turkey and stuffing to invite indigestion, let us mark it by @ resolve to be better citizens than ever before. None of us is too humble or obscure to exert a wholesome influence, day by day. If we do nothing more than greet our neighbor with cheerful face and a kind word we shall shed a benediction over an entire community. Let us there. fore give thanks not ouly upon one day of the year but every day of our lives.- From November Farm Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1909-11-11
CANAAN CONN., THURSDAY. NOV EMBER II. 1909

sends a draft for the sum demanded to the good priest and awaits results. Of course he waits in vain, and the poor, dead prisoner and the good priest and the darling daughter in the course of time pass out of his life forever, leaving him only an uncomfortable memory of the money he so cheerfully contributed to the confidence game.
 For nearly twenty years these same knaves have been practising their swirl dle, and it is needless to suggest that they are carefully organized they have confederates not only in the United States but ill most other countries. The confederates in question select man and find out all they can about him; they get hold of family names, family origin, and family characteristics, This information is transmitted to the rascals In Spain, and letters are at once written to the prospective victim. The scheme is presented and developed ill very plausible way and many of our fellow countrymen have "bitten" promptly and cheerfully.
 Under the Spanish laws felony must be consummated before the police may act, and mere attempt to obtain money by false pretenses does not appear to warrant arrest. The money must be &C., tually paid over and the prosecuting witness must be present in propria per soma to testify; otherwise prosecution would be useless.