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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
GAMBLING MUST STOP
SAYS GOVERNOR SANDERS

BATON ROUGE, La, Jan. "a.
Governor Sanders telegraphed Dis
trict Attorney Jefferson Parish today
that unless the gambling houses AT
South Port were Immediately closed
and betting on the suburban races
stopped by Parish he would take a
hand and send troops there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
MORE WITNESSES.

WASHINGTON, u C.. Jan. 22-,
Secretary Root, Senator Knox and
Assistant Attorney General Russell
were witnesses today before the fed
eral grand Jury which is investigating
the Panama libel case.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
LETTER OPERATED on.

CHICAGO, H., Jan. 22-Joseph
Letter, who attempted to corner the
waeat market some years ago. which
caused a sensation. was operated on
today for appendicitis. The opera
ton was successful and the recovery
OF the patient is predicted.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
FIME 1LINE
OF Crockery Bought in Ohio by G
r. Stout of This City.

A letter received by the Telegram
from c. P. Stout the queensware
dealer. who was at the time in Wells
vile. o. conveys the news that he
has closed deal there for the finest
limo of crockcry that has ever been
seen in clarksburg. The goods will
arrive in Clarksburg the first of next
week and Mr.. Stout says the people
here can look for some big bargains.
He win return home Saturday from
Pittsburg.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
CONTINUED on page s,
CLOSE GAsIBIING RESORTS.

WESTON. Jan. 22-Prosecutiug
Attorney Charles P. swint, backed
by county officials, has declared open
war against gambling and other re
sorts by giving "a hours notice to
close up. The order, was Obeyed and
every house Of the kind is cleared -
occupants and furniture.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
NOT GUILTY
Wheeling Men Charged With coun-
terfeiting Are Acquitted.

IN the United States Court in Park
ersburg yesterday afternoon, the jury
in the case Of w H. shioman and
William Wharton of Wheeling. charg-
ed with having passed spurious and
counterfeit coin through slot ma
chimes returned a verdict of not guilty
THE men were arrested in December,
1907, and their trial has been post
pond from term to term until this
term Of court.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
BUSINESS MEN PROTEST.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, Jan, %
"A strong protest against anti
Japanese legislation was sent to the
members of both houses of the legls-
lature by San Francisco business mel
today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
RRYAN,s DAUGHTER.

LINCOLN. Neb., Jan. 2z-Ruth
Bryan Leavitt, daughter OF william
J. Bryan today filed suit for divorce
from William H. Leavftt. The petit
ton was Immediately withdrawn.
Leavitt is now in Paris.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
NOT TO FILL PLACE.

COLUMBUS. o.. ian 22-Governo.
Harmon today announced that he
would no; cali special election 70
NIL the position of Congressman Bur
ton as he had intended to do.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
ADDRESSES ON SALOONS.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Jan. 22-Tha
session of the National Model License
League hogan today With addresses
on the subject Of the regulation Of
saloons. The speakers included y.
A. Cole. of Peoria; Mayor Rose. OF
Milwaukee, and Or. ]. +. Callen. 81
Pittsburg, Kansas.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
TEMPEST AT cEUTA

CEUTA. Morocco, Jan, 22-several
small villages in Phmara Territory
were overwhelmed by a tempest that
accompanied tOrrential rain today.
Many persons were killed or injured.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22

Terrence D. Stewart, of Morgan
town, Is city visitor.
7. B. Wylo. OF Warrington, visited
tie city Friday.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO. H.. Jan. 22-wheai
lo7 "a, corn 81 s-S, oats SO.
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tcontInued b page 9.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1909-01-22
THE WEATHER

Ell IoaIsIlIl salafdas MarnleE.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
OF THE.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

stitute a violation of the decree of
the court.
In the trial the point was made
that the Standard Oil Company was
beneficent corporation in that it, by
means of economy in operation, re-
duced the price of the product. This,
Judge Hook says can have no weight.
The suit terminated by today's de-
cision begun at st. Louis, Nov. 10.
1906, when Frank B. Kellogg was APP
pointed special prosecutor, assisted
by Chas B. Morrison, of Chicago;
Frank III. Poole, ]. H. Graves of the
department of justice, and others.
The Standard Oil Company pre-
scented a formidable array of legal tai
ent led by John G. Milburn, of New
York. Their defense was that the
present organization of the Standard
ION corporation was the result OF
the natural growth of great indus
tries and that no statute had been
violated.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
OTHERS MAY BE SAVED.

Cherry, H., Nov. 20.--Late tonight
DR.. Weeks, one of the physicians in
charge of the survivors, said:
Il have talked with all the rescued
men They say they are convinced
that many are still alive, but it is i'm
possible to estimate how many. May
be fifty, a hundred, or less. 1t seems
that the men are scattered in all
parts of the mine. If the others bar
iicaded themselves as these did, they
are still safe.
"At 10 O'Clock tonight men from
below said they had heard signals in
distant parts. but these sections are
still cut off by distractions. Some
however, are within reach and are
being given medical attention. They
will be brought up as rapidly as pos
sible.'
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
FIRE BREAKS OUT AGAIN.

Cherry, Nov. 20.-At midnight a
small fire broke out in the mine, cut
ting off the rescue work. Fire appa-
ratus had to be lowered and astream
of water turned into the mine. 1t is
feared that if the fire is not eXtin.
guished shortly many men will per
sh. Up to midnight anly twenty men
had been brought to the surfact
THE fire appeared to be spreading
and the heat more intense r. f.
Maxwell, a mining expert in the res
cue party was overcome and had to
be hurriedly brought to the surface.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
Bible Glass Today.

Ii is expected that the total attend
ance OF the Mems Bible Glass. con
sisting of the First and Second regi-
ments. will be close to 200 or over at
the First Methodist Sunday school
today. The attendance last Sunday
of the First regiment was So while
that Of the Second reached 81, MAX
ing the Second regiment ~ in the
lead. Both are working hard to win
the chicken pie supper to be given
the night of December 3rd, only today
and next Sunday remaining to decide
the winner.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
ANoTHER's STORY.

Cherry, Nov. 2o.-Francisco Van
naniri said: eve managed to get
enough water from the sides Of the
gallery the first few days, then We
thought we would die of thirst, One
man said:
There is lots of water in this
loose coal If we could only squeeze
it out. Several men tried sucking
hands full of coal off the floor, and
thus moistened their lips and ton
CUES.
After a while we all quenched our
thirst the same way,
I'VE made twenty attempts to es,
cane. This morning seven of us start
ed out of the room, but when We
walked a short distance the smell was
awful. We passed a lot of dead bur
tros, probably forty. | think the bur
ros were frantic with thirst and
Istampeded got tangled in a heap AMI
died.
Our courage diminished Sunday
night W0pn one lGllOW ul6u, oluIS
then we were alternately in gloom
and merriment When some grew
respondent the others would try to
cheer them up"
! Joe Pigati while being revived, pro
duced a letter to his wife written on
brown paper. 1t reads: II am
writing in the dark, because we have
eaten the wax from our lamps.
+ have also eaten plug of tobacco
some bark and part of my shoe.
am not afraid to die. Holy Virgin
have mercy You know what my
property is. We worked for it to
gether It is all yours. This is my
will. You have been good wife
Good bye, until heaven brings US 70
gether."
Another man brought to the sur
face solemnly requested that his wife
be kept from the car, and added;
81 have been away seven days am
think ] can apologize better to he
at home"
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
Piles Cured at Home by New Absorb
ton Method.

If yu suffer from bleeding, itching,
blind or protuding Piles, send me
your address and | will tell you how
to cure yourself at home by the new
absorption treatment; and will also
send some of this home treatment
free for trial, with references from
your own locality If requested I'M
mediate relief and permanent cure as
sured. Send no money but tell others
of this offer. Write today to Mrs. nj
Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Ind.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
ESTABLISHES PRINCIPLE.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The depart
ment of justice believes the decision
at st. Paul against the Standard Oil
company establishes the principle
which the governtien; is fighting fol
in all trust suits: that a combination
which exists by means of corpora
ton owning stocks of others is con
trary to the Sherman law and thai
|such stock ownership may be de
vice constituting a stock agreement
in restraint of trade.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21

as not to fall on each other. The
last 'fall-in' nearly blocked the pas
sage. We wormed through a long
aperature scarcely big enough for us.
We were dreadfully weak. for we had
breathed so much poison. Then we
saw the rescuers. There was no
cheering, we just let them take care
of us. Nobody had voice enough to
cheer"
Subacus was the only man allowed
to go home for several hours. the doc
tors fearing they would eat too much
But the Lithuanian was so excited he
was allowed to have his way.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
ANNUAL FIVE MILE RUN.

Chicago, Nov. 20.-The' annual five
mile race of the Western InterCollc-
gate cross country association was
won today by Minnesota. Nebraska
finished second; Purdue third. Time
27:0S. The order of finish of other
colleges entered was Ames, fourth,
Wisconsin fifth, Chicago sixth, Iowa
seventh
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
LABOR LEADER DIES.

Cincinnati, Nov. 20.-E j. Denney,
secretary of the Iron
Moulders' Union, died tonight follow
ing an operation. .ea
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
MORE CHICAGO FlREMEN.

Chicago. Nov 20.-A fire engine
and crew of ten was sent to Cherry
to relieve the Chicago firemen who
have been working at the mine since
Tuesday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21

Advertising in The Bulletin pays the
advertiser because it circulates among
the people that have money to spend.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
srlLL BURNING AT 2 A. M.

Cherry, H., Nov. 21.-At 2 o'clock
the fire-is still burning. The heat is
so intense that it will prevent the
rescue of any living before daylight.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
POLISH UP YOUR FLOORS.

P. r. Langan has the best Japalac
and Old English Floor Wax.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
One Free Performance Due.

French theaters receiving govern.
ment subsidy are obliged to give a
free performance every year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
A GENUINE PILE CURE VS.. INJURIOUS dope

lawful pile
All Scientific ingredient
auhorit Dope narcotic
prepara hold these authorities
ERUsA druggists
standing in Cairo, viz
p. Crabtee Schulz w. j. Cochran
w. r r.
a Harry
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21

PRAY ANc TRANSFER LINE.
Office 1910 ComI. Phones Home III,
Bell 81 Agt. Pabst Beer Mora Athon.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21

HICKORY STOVE WOOD sf.su
Big load, stove size. delivered. Both
phopea Clark Danforth Handle Co
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-11-21
rs ENTOMBED MINERS
Concluded From First Pags.)
The Frenchman Dies.

the shaft They insisted that they
were strong and we'll enough to walk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
PRODUCE MARKET
PRICES GOING UP
Receipts Are Now a TriAe
Short of the
Demand.

Steady because the receipts were
trife short of the demand, the local
produce market today showed a rising
tendency. In the egg market the effect
of limited receipts was most apparent,
the nearby product jumping from 211k
to 3 cents per dozen. Spring chickens
were in demand ar from 3 to "A cents
per pound, the best bringing the top
price
Potatoes sold fifty cents higher per
barrel today than yesterday, the in
crease being due to the heavy demand
for the best grade Few commission
men had trouble in selling their best
potatoes at $3.50 per barrel. Home
grown peas and spring cabbage also
Joined the rising market, the select of
the former product selling at $500 per
barrel. or an advance Of S1.OO over yes
terday.
Live stock sales we're normal, with In
dications of higher prices within the
next .ew days owing to curtailed re
ceipts.
Eggs, Cheese, and Butter.
Cheese-New York. fats. large. per ID.
iial4ze; small, per b., 14lza15c.
Eggs-Nearbys, per doz. 22a2sc.
Butter-CreameTys fancy 2Ss2s5kc; Western
hrsts, 25a26c; process, fancy, 23a24c; fair 10
good 2oa21c; dairy, choice 20a21c; dairy,
good; 1Sa1Sc; store-Dacked. fresh. I71ke.
Poultry.
Live Pouitry-Chickens spring per H.. va
24c; hens, 15c; ROSTERS, Sc oIcks, large per
H., lie; small, per H.. Ss9c; geese per
ID. 6ai0c; turkeys. toms, pei h.. I2c: hens.
PEI 10, 13c-
Dressed PoultTy-ChickenE. spring. per
ID. 2Sa$3c; Fo0sters. per ID, Zoe: tur-
keys, undrawn. toms, per Ii, f5alsc; hens
per h., 15al6c; ducks. large. per h.. 10al2c:
geese. per h.. 6a1oc.
Fruits
Fruits-AppIes. fancy brands, per bbi., g. 50
a65Os oranges California. per box, s. 50a
s3-25; Florida, per box, s.. 00a9. 30: strawber-
ries. per crate. S1-25aZ25; pineapples 81 Goa
200; cantaiouIes, peg crate, St-z5a2 so; peaches,
per crate. SL5Ga2- so, cherrieE. per box, 5a10c:
blackberTies, per crate, s1,l5a22 %
Vegetables.
etgetabIes-Potstces. per bu 81 UGa1. 10; DO
tatoes home grown, per bu.. 90caS1.O 90; new
potatoes per Dbl, s. 00sS.50; cucumbers, per
basket, 75ea15ei spring cabbage, per bbl,,
50a75c. squash, per crate, 81 coal 80: string
beans. basket, 40a75c. tomatoes, Florida,
per crate. 81 00a2- 90; spinach. per Dbl, SOC
aS1 co. kale per bbI 5oa75ci lettuce, per Dbl,
81. 00al.50 asparagus, per bunch. ba20c; home
grown. per doZ. punches, 50a75Cs beets, per
doz punches. 40a6oc; rhubarb. per bunch Ilza
&c; radishes. per 100. boo; Texas onions, per
crate. S1-z5a1 30; home grown peas, per Dbl.
s.. 50a5.oo,
Live Stock
Live Stock-Lamb. SC per ID. sheep. 3a5c
per H.; calves Sc per ID
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
Story Breaks RcesoO Orders CaagRoOey on Covering
OF DIVIDEND INCREASE FOR
BELL TELEPHONE HOLDERS.
LOCAL MARKET DULL.

Potomac Savings Bank Of Washington
will shortly apply to the Comptroled of
the Currency for a charter under the
national banking act.
Business on the local exchange was
Just fair The Consolidated % of the
potomac Electric Company were in good
demand and very firm at l04 81 The
plethora Of money in local banks may
furnish some indication as TO the source
Of buying
Washington Gas was again very
weak, brea king to So "a, with a re-
covery to g. Mercy, 2o6. Lanston, IS IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

There is a well-coniirmed rumor on
the Street that the Bell Telephone Com
pany directors viii place their stock on
Z per cent dividend basis with the
next dividend meeting. This would
seem to furnish a reason for the sharp
advance that has been made in Bell
Telephone shares during the last week.
II is known that the company has made
excellent earnings and is IN a position
10 pay an increased rate to the share
holders.
It is also reported on the Street that the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

A meeting of the Young Mems SodaI-
itY Lycsum was held at the hall in
Duke street last night The question
Of the lyceum afhliating with the
Young Men National Union was dis
cussed, but no action taken.
The IyceUm viii give its annual ex-
CursiOn to Marshall Hall next Tuesday.
Plans are all completed for the eN-
CsrsiOn TO be given by the Young Mems
Senate on Monday, June .. The steam
or ST johns viii leave Alexandra at
Z o'clock ON that evening and viii make
Il trip TO Indian Head.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
TODAYS SALES ON THE
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway a., 81 ,O00aS71.
Potomac Cons. SIS. 81, 000d1044z, 81. 000G
10434. 81, 000df0434
Washington Hallway com, 5Od4O.
Washington Gas, 1G6S. I5d67. 25G67
256f66at 10d66&
Mergenthaler, l0d206. 10T2iS.
Second National Bank 5d162.
After call-Washingtor Gas, 15G67.
Lanston. 370g153z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
CHOLERA SPREADS.

ST. PETERSBURG. June I6.-Three
new cholera hospitals have been opened
in St Petersburg TO accommodate the
increasing number of patients. There
has been a total of forty-one new cases
I'm the last three days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

Hartman & Co.-Impression here is
thar published reports of nonlisting Of
Stee common in Paris is inspired Her
aid ana Times are only papers having it
and Rick. of Times, Is in Paris. Mar
ket from London certainly does not re-
fleet any uneasiness over the report,
and We advise against selling accord
ingly. Market viii be Irregular, but
should steady later, as Hughes stock
exchange report, due tomorrow morn
ing, is said to be very favorable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
A TESTIMONIAL.

'Is your art school a good one2"
ooh ripping Why. they have a dance
every month. Milwaukee Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

Settlement out of court of the Govern
ment sugar fraud suits against the Amer
lean Sugar Refining Co. and the suit
brought against IL by the Pennsylvania
Sugar Refining Company under the
Sherman antitrust act. will cost the
American Sugar Refining Company close
to $3.50, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
sALE D sTOCKs - HOURs.
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished BY Z F. Hutton
e. Co. members New York Stock Ex-
change. Thomas L. Hume. manager. 15C1
+ street northwest:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Brake Company have declared the regu-
lar quarterly dividend of ~ per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.

L. S. con. rs, reg, 1930......... lOlL 1921
u. 5. con. 2s, coup. 1930...... 1913
L. s. IS reg. 1908-IS-.....-.. 1917 I02E
L. S. IS, coup. 190S-1s......-. 1O2 IOIiZ
L. s. 3s. coup, small bonds,
bonds l908-lS .................. 100
L. s. IS reg, 1925.............. ISL 1Igis
L. s. As, coup. 1925.-....-..... I2I
T.. 5. Pan. Canal 1890 VT. 2s
reg, 1885 ................- 10l 1919
Dist. Of Columbia 3-65's. 1924 1851
Philippine Islands land pur
IS. 1864 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lnI
Panama 1893 s.......-............ l0l 1OlI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
TODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished b. W B. Hibbs &
Co, bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington Stock Exchange. and Chicago Board
OF Trade.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
A Splendid Rally.
Goulds Strong.

The Goulds we're the strong stocks OF
the list. No one knows just why.
The report of the United States Steel
Corporation for the quarter ending with
filled orders, the largest for many
months.
Reading directors meet this afternoon.
some talk OF extra dividend Is heard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

The funeral Of Mrs. Hattie .. Davis
Was held from Grace Protestant Epis-
cOPai Church this morning at - o'clock
and was largely attended. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, the rector, and the
burial was made In the Union Gene
terry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
Prom June Is to Sept. Is,
store closes at p. M; Satur-
days at ! p. m.
FACTORY
BARGAINS
IN PIANOS
If you really want a plano here's
your opportunity to get one for
very little money and on the
easiest terms of payment.

The following used Upright Pianos
Square Pianos, and Organs are offered
at less than Factory Prices for clear
ance- They're high-grade instruments.
taken IN exchange for new Bradbury
and Webster Pianos. All are in good
condition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

Edgar Warfteld, ST. who has been at
tending the reunion Of the confederate
veterans in Memphis, Tenn, has re
turned to his home in this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16

A special term of circuit court wiz
open at the court house IN this city to-
morrow morning Judge Thornton pre-
siding. The case of c. +. Sullivan VS..
the Washington, Alexandria and Mt.
Vernon Railway Company for $4,000
damages for injuries alleged to haV ebeen
sustained in a collision between steam
engine and a train OF the defendant
company at the corner of Henry and
Cameron streets last year, viii come up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
USED UPRIGHTs
Payments; $40 down. IS monthly.

-halosdlly ....-... 3 10000 $3.50. 90
(Stool, Scarf, and Free Delivery in
the cffvh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
A Commonsense Reason.

Another reason. and d comnon-sense
one at that. is found in the fact that
prices are admittedly high-very high
having discounted everything worth
while. except the possible intent of the
big men OF the Street who have had the
market in hand Tor nearly two years.
70 continue boosting values. While ad
hitting the values were high, the specu-
latiVe following has seen tit to follow
the leaders in the boosting process, but
placed stop-lOss orders freely as a pro-
lection against a smash. These orders
were caught and piiing one on top Of
another, aided the market on its slump.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-16
HIGH SCHOOL ENDS
SEVENTEEN YEAR
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. JUNE

The SEVENTEEN annual commencement
exercises Of the Episcopal High School
OF Virginia were acid at Liggett Hall
this afternoon. The exercises were at
tended by a large mum ier of persons
from this city.
The joint final celebration OF the Fair
fax and Blackfor6 Literary Societies of
the High School were held in Liggett
Hall last night.
Horace Mudd, was this morning fined
8 by Justice /. Il Thompson in the po-
lice court for firing a pistol in the
street.
A lawn fete and festival was held
last evening on the lawn of Theodore
AAIe in West End. The proceeds viii
go TO the Ladies' Guild of St. John ;
Chapel The lawn fete will be repeated
this evening.
Holbrook argus., 1909-10-26
Italy Works to Renew Forests.

ation of timberlands. Large tracts which used to be covered by a thick growth of chestnut have, even during recent years, been stripped of every tree.
 Like all other countries where forestry is successfully practiced, Italy must not only resort to planting the cut-over areas, but must also perfect system Offrc protection and enact laws to re lieve timberlands of excessive taxation.