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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-24
ANOTHER SHUT OUT
BY THE OAK HALLS
WIN THIRD AND LAST GAME or
SERIES FROM coRoELE.
Better Crowd IN Attendance Than At
the Former Games-Visitors
Couldn't Bunch Hits.

superb Fielding coupled up with
good batting enabled the local team
20 take the third same OF the series
with the CorG.le clvb. making thre,
straight victories.
The Oak Halls showed considerable
Improvement yesterday over the two
former games. both In the field and
at the bat. Lawson pitched for the
Oaks and heaved a pretty game. hold
ing the Georgians safe at all times.
as they could not get the necessary
bingles when they were needed.
The visitors were clearly outclass-
ed. as they could not break up the
fast work OF the home team. BY win
ming the first three games gives Man
-ager Davis boys good start, and
they are now in prime condition to
meet anything I'm the State.
The visitors will leave today for
'Ocala. where they are scheduled to
play a three-game series with the
Brick City team.
Score by innings:
R.HE
Cordele.. 5000 90 4 2
Oak Halls 0 2 5000 "-9 3 2
Base on balls-GOdwin /. Lawson I.
Wild pitches-LawsOn /.
TwO-base hits-SpOttswOOd 2, Hen
bricks and Watson.
Struck Out-By Goodwin ., by Law
son T.
Double plays-CawthOn to Spots
wood; Hudson to Bowen; Hudson TO
Vibbert 20 Bowen.
Passed balls-BullOck /, Bruce l.
fit by pitcher-WatsOn. Bullock.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-06-24

lyle. aud he roalei on a couple OF
good bingles. too.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
JORDAN FIRM BUYS
Is BRICK HOUSES
Dwellings in the Northeast to
Be Put on Market at
$3.50.

one of the biggest deals pulled Off
i'm the local real estate market ina sew
eral weeks was made public today, when
Jordan g. Co., announced the purchase
from Zepp brothers of fifteen brick
houses being constructed on Kracmer
street. between Sixteenth and Seven
teenth northeast TIE buildings will
be put ON the market at the price Of
s., $50 each.
Considerable interest has been taken
i'm the building of the residences on
hraemer street as they viii he q decid-
ed addition to that section Of the city
Until short time ago the property
belonged to Carroll and Guy IepD. but
deal was recently made whereby DOR
dan a. Co. became the owners OF If. Adj
ditiOual labor was employed 10 rush the
completion Of the houses and they are
now practically ready to be occupied
The houses have colonial fronts and
contain six rooms, with all modern con-
venienCes. Splendid judgment has been
shown IN designing the interior or them,
as the rooms are large and Wen ar
ranged The furnishings are also at
traCtiVe.
The property win be put on the mar
ket in two weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
CORSICAN SHOOTS
At FRENCH PREMIER
Fires Several Times Through
Clemenceau's Window.
Calls Act Gesture. "

PARIS, Jan. IA disafected COrsi-
can named Benedict fired several shots
from revolver late last evening IN the
direction of the windows of the omice
of Premier CIemenceau, i'm the ministry
OF the interior. No one was hurt. The
CorsIcau was arrested.
NJ ClemenCeau, however. had a mar
row escape. He was seated beside the
window, through which crashed two
bullets from Benedetu's pistol. At the
sound of the firing NJ. Clemenceau arose
and opened the window. I'm the street
was am excited individual brandishing a
revolver and crying: Down with the
tyrant; Long live the repUblic,'
Just at this moment the premier S
footman, revolver in hand, rushed from
the building and started toward Beue-
detti.
Don't fre"' shouted NJ. Clemenceau,
10 the footman.
Don't hrel" yelled the COrsiCan; II
have thrown away my gun
Benedict then submitted TO arrest,
He declared ne was aggrieved at NJ.
Ciemeuceau. who. as minister OF the
interior, had refused him an authorize
ton to launch a lottery scheme. In
all the man fired five shots at NJ Glenn
enceau's window.
Like the assailants of President Fal-
Heres and Major Dreyfus. Benedict
tharacterizes his act merely "a gesture
designed TO procure justice for himself.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01

of the largest assemblages of watchers
I'm the city. Nearly every one of the
800 members of the class were present.
Song and prayer marked the passing
Of 1908.
The vigil at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church began at n o'clock.
The church including the galleries, was
packed long before the hour. The pas
tor, the Rev. DIR. Wallace Radcliffe,
made a short address and "a special
musical prOgra ma was rendered.
Special Services Held.
The Rev. DR.. Randolph H. McKim
conducted New Year services at the
Church OF the Epiphany. Appropriate
services of song. sermon. and prayer.
We're held also at Mt. Vernon Place
Methodist Episcopal Church; the First
Congregational Church; at Hamline
Methodist Episcopal Church: Foundry
Church; 0IcKendree Methodist Episco-
pal Church; Keller Memorial Lutheran
Fifth Baptist, ana Fourth Presbyterian
churches.
The Independent order Of Sons of
JCnadab celebrated the New Year at
Pythian Temple, John r. Rhodes, grand
chief Of the order, making one Of the
addresses. The JOnadabS based their
joyous celebration Oh the fact that be
tween the two POrtlaads there is more
dry or white ribbon territory than ever
before"
DR. J. J.. Allison. 81 the Gunton Tenn
pie Memorial Church, was the principal
speaker ana several tots contributed to
a refined vaudeville program,
Four hundred made merry at Journey
man BOOkbinders' SOCiety's annual re-
CepJiOn and entertainment at Elks Hall.
Following a Vaud sviue entertainment.
the floor was cleared and to the air OF
the "Old Year Out, and New Year In
the thFOng WaitZed in the year 1903
National Press Club.
A hundred newspaper men gathered at
the National Press Club, and ushered
in the New Year with an informal smok-
er at which talent from the several
theaters was heard. "Auld Lang Syne"
was sung. while the clocks were strik-
ing, and then $50 Long, Mary greeted
the baby's arrival.
Every hotel was crowded. The thrOng
at the New Willard was especially large
and representative, society being out IN
force. The management, in conform
ance with an old custom, turned out
ali lights on the stroke of twelve. A
few seconds later the place was ab axe
again, across the end of the banquet
rooms being an immense Happy New
Year" made by a hundred dazzling
lights
Washington's homeless ones welcome
another year with fits opportunities
Several hundred of these gathered at
the Central Union Mission and entered
with whole hearts into the watch
meeting" services. led by o. 3. Brown.
This afternoon. in addition to the an
and visitors. services viii be held from
I until 9 O'clock IN connection with the
supper TO homeless men which is given
from 1 TO ( o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
GOULD DIVORCE SUIT
BRINGS IN DETECTIVE

NEW YORK. Jan 1-Nvhether Detec-
tive Harry S. MOseley was rightly in
dicted for COnspiriug with Mrs. Ben
Tel, vile OF the theatrical manager
ana Julia Fleming, her friend, to con-
coct evidence against Frank J, Gould,
in the divorce action brought by his
wife. is 10 be argued before Justice
Vernon NJ Davis, in supreme court
January u.
Attorneys for Mrs. Teal expect to get
z writ Of habeas corpus for their client,
so that her case may come up before
Justice Davis along with that of Nose
ley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
LEAP YEAR USELESS
TO HELP GIRLS OUT
Fewer Marriage Licenses Issued in
1908 Than in the Preced-
ing Year.

Leap year should be abolished so far
as the marriage game is concerned. It
Is a dismal failure. Scientists had pre-
dlcted and sentimentalists had hoped
that leap year girls would come UP to
the mark with q new record, But a
count OF the marriage licenses in the
District for the year 1896 shows a fall
iue of ia the sales
Cupid mourns over q decrease Of 165
in the number OF couples whose hearts
were officially authorized to beat as
one Instead or 4,090 marriage licenses
issued ia 1907. when the men had their
usual rights in the asking OF the only
really important question in life there
were but 1925 In 1903, when the girls
assumed the direction Of dimly lighted
parlor affairs. all Of which Is evidence
that viii be used in the suggested abOli-
ton OF leap year privileges for the girls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
BABY 1909 ARRIVES
AMID NOISY CHEER
Washington on Hand to Watch Old Year Out and New
In-Sneets, Cafes, Clubs, and Churches Were
Thronged BY People Honoring Event

Tor "a youugster, the year 1909, which
We have in our midst today received "a
lot of attention last night. II the New
Year had as good a time during the re-
CeptiOH as did WashingtOnians, every
body ought 10 be good friends from the
start.
Toiling church bells, siren whistles
merry street throngs, with every form
of aoise-making device, including many
lusly lungs, theater and hotel parties,
clubs. patriotic and fraternaI organiza-
tious. almost everybody and everything,
sat up and watched a frazzled and de
crepit old convert itself into a clean
cut, igorous 9.
ASK anybody downtown if it wasn't
glorious occasion.
Nobody seems to know how much the
other fellow spent, but it Is estimated
that "a couple of hundred thousand
must have been cheerfuIIy relinquished
during the festivities. This is ceIebrat-
ing with q vim for said Washington.
Avenue a Merry Scene.
Anyway, it did one good to see the
crowds. Pennsylvania avenue presented
a scene such as the Avenue only can
present on New Year Eve. SingIy and
in pairs. in groups Of ten to forty, in
regiments almost, young and old, male
and female, paraded up and down.
Everybody was a good fellow and
wanted to say the same about the man
going In the opposite direction.
The sound of the megaphone was
abroad i'm the land; tin rattle. bagpipes
crackers and the mingled ''Tahs' Of lad
and lass added TO the gOOd-natuTed din
The policeman on the beat stood stiu
to preserve a dignified mein. It was not
for him to interfere with the advent OF
1903, provided the crowds stayed any
where within bounds OF regulations
which they did.
The night-hawk cabby never had so
much company in his life. And he cele-
brated by rushing up and down the
street, in and out among the thTOngs,
catching here and there man who had
Just taken a New Year resolution and
who thought more Of getting home than
OF the ringing noise in his ears.
In Churches and Homes.
IN the churches and in many homes
more serious observance Of the old
years passing was held. Midnight serv-
ices in nearly all Of the Protestant
churches marked the turning over OF
a new leaf I'm the book Of Time.
The cafes. restaurants and hotels
were crowded with throngs of hand
sOmely gOWued men and women, the
hum of merry conversation Ceasiug only
when a gong, provided by each manage
ment began the fateful stroke OF
twelve
The Vaughn Glass of the Calvary Bap-
fist, assisted by hundreds Of members
from the Sunday school gathered one
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
HONORED BY
HIS HOME TOWN

Rear Admiral G.. j. BIocknEer. Z. $.
n, is the recipient OF a handsome belt
and naval sword from the citizens OF
his native town, Dubuque. Iowa. The
presentation speech was made yester-
day at the Mills Building in the pres
ence of the general board and several
If Admiral BlockingeTs friends. by
Rear Admiral r. r. IugersJu
Rear Admiral Bl0ckinger was pre-
scented with an admiraIs flag several
Tears ago by citizens of Dubuque when
was commissioned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
NEW YEAR BAPTIZED
IN CHOICEST VINTAGE
Gjddy Broadway Gives Up 100000 to Usher Out the
the Cycle Period Which Has Not Been Too
Good and to Welcome Its Successor

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The welI-mean-
Ing persons who conduct the small tav-
ems close to tine well-Hguted turn
pike tn this village, when they went
to bed somewhere around o'clock this
morning took with them about 81 10000
of real money. spent in greeting EIr. 1909.
who is among as today for the first
time.
raised Just about $4,000 for the relief
of the suffering natives iu italy, spent
money at the rats Of 900 an hour,
greeting the youngest OF the years, and
when 1T was all figured no this morning.
the total for the six hours feverisl.
celebration meant the expenditure of
close TO $1,000 COO
About one half of this sum. I.000,000,
went for wine, nothing but champagne
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
G. W. u. LOSES SUIT
FOR LABORATORIES
Justice Barnard Decides Mayer
Property Reyerts to Estates
Trustees.

As a result o. "a decision of Justice
Barnard. OF the District Supreme Court.
George Washington University viii not
set the Elmer Gates Laboratories and
grounds at Chevy chase. Nd, lest If
under certain conditions by the viii OF
Theodore J. Mayer
Justice Barnard has decided that the
property has become a part Of the
Mayer estate and reyeTts 10 its trustees.
The property was LETT 10 the niver-
sity, provided that institution bought
the adjoining oak Lawn" property.
This Il was unable 20 do and the val
liable Laboratories and grounds of the
Mayer estate are ordered turned over to
the estate by the Washington Loan and
Trust Company and the American Sc
curitv and Trust Company. who held
the property pending action by the uni
versity-
The suit was instituted by Theodore
Albert Mayer, son, 10 recover the
property from the trust companies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
DEPOSITORS GETTING MONEY

ASBURY PARK. Jan. THE third
dividend to depositors Of the defunct
First National Bank OF Nanasquan has
been announced by Receiver Fowler
IL is l5 per cent. making a total Of
20 per cent within eight months from
the banks closing after President
Magee committed suicide fearing eX-
pCsure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01

being the rule by the big restaurants
In addition to the drinking money. the
metropolis spent about $4,000 on its
dinners, the number of those diniug OUT
in some of the well-advcrtised establish
ments being more than 100 GOO, each
diner paying at least s. a plate.
The cast OF carriages, taEicabs. aud
other vehicles, including the hiring IF
horses for bareback exhibits on B=oad-
way. was more than 500 600, the tips are
Teckoned ar $4,000, the confetti bill IS
estimated at $1,000, and increased bar
room trade AT 10000.
During the time when persons were
not spending money or sitting i'm ornate
dining rooms looking at each other they
were engaged in the occupation of MAX
ing noise From all reports most of
them succeeded, and were still succeed
ing this morning, when the cock croWed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
INVESTOR BUYS
TWO DWELLINGS

The sale of two dwelling properties
for $3.50 has just beCa reported by Stone
4 Fairfax. One of the buildings, a two
story brick, is located at 1727 Tenth
street northwest, and was sold for Rich
ard r. Pairo. The other, n two-stOry
brick, with basement, at 11O6 . street
northwest. was sold also for A1r Pairo.
The houses are centrally located and
were bought as Investments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
STARTS NEW YEAR
MUCH BTINGED UP

With a disIoCated Jaw. a badly slashed
ann, and all his money gone, the New
Year comes ia inauspiciously for George
T.. Kuter, an ex-Eoldier. VINO vas form
erly stationed at Fort Myer
EUfer was beaten and robbed By two
thugs at Second street and Virginia.
avenue southeast, IN the first blush Of
the New Year. His watch So. and
other valuables were obtained by the
highwaymen, but they overlooked 1925
ia his vest pocket
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
PRISONER DOOMED
TO CHURCH FEAST

WILKESBARR1. pa. Jan. 1-Instead
OF sentencing tWelve-year-Old Alexander
Marsdeu, who was arrested on the
charge of stealing, to jail, Burgess
Parry, of LuzeTne, near here, gave the
boy a ticket to a turkey supper in a
church, told him to eat all he wanted,
have a good time, and report later. The
boy obsyed implicitly and turned ND at
The appointed time and Burgess Parry
says he believes he can easily be re-
formed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
48 BODIES FROM MINE-

BLUEFIELD. ". Va, Jan. l.
FOTJy-eight bodies have been recover
ed from the ill-fated Lick Branch col
Iiery, IN which am explosion occurred
last Tuesday, and it is not known how
many more are there. There f. scarce
~ any doubt but that the dead VIII
reach sixty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
LEAVES OFF UNIFORM
AND GOES TO PRISON
Private Is Discharged From Army,
and Sentenced for DisObey-
ing Orders.

Because he put on civilian clothing
when he had been told not TO, Private
James w. Taul. of the hospital corps,
al the West Point Military Academy
has been dishonorabIy discharged from
the army, f0rfeiting all pay and allow
ances due him, and is now serving an
additional sentence Of eighteen months
at hard labor in the military prison at
Fort LeaVeuworth, Kan.
The charge against him. which result
ed In his cOurJ-maTtial, was disObedieuce
Of orders given by his superior officers,
Major Charles NJ. Candy, Medical
Corps, L. ). A. ITO return To the Sol
uIeTs' Hospital and put on his uniform
and rot again to wear civilian clothing
except when on pass with written per-
misSiCu to do So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
HENRY ORTIZ HOME
is SOLD FOR CASH

The tnree-story brick building known
as the Henry Orth residence, located at
1881 Eighth street. has been sold by the
A. r. FOX Company to y. J. hampton
& Co. for cash. The price was $3.50.
In addition 10 the building, there is a
brick stable, which was Included Ia the
sale. The residence is one of the most
handsomely equipped of any in the city,
and was considered a bargain at the
price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01

a RE YOU Interested ia the theaterF
I \ Then don't fail 40 read "a Fight
for Place" that begins iH Saturdays
Times. Il will teII you more secrets
Of what happens fU "a playwright be-
fore the curtain is lifted on his work
than YOU could worm oui at % mana
ser In a month OF sundays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-01
Women's Tall
Suits

Every $50, $22. $50. and $50
suit remaining, nearly all col
Ors to select from, the latest
seasOnable models, marked at
one price. Better make an
early selection. Alterations
FREE. RED TAG SALE price
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-22
HER MOTHER.lN.lAW
Proved a Wise, Good Friend.

A young woman out In la. found q
wise, good friend in her mother-in-law,
jokes Notwithstanding. She writes:
1T Is two years since we began us
ing Postum In our house. l was great.
ly troubled with my stomach, complex.
ion was blotchy and yellow. After
meals often suffered sharp pains and
would have to lie down. My mother
often told ME 1t was the coffee drank
at meals. But when I'd quit coffee I'd
have severe headache.
"While visiting my mother-in-law
remarked that she always made such
good coffee, and asked her to tell me
how. She laughed and told me 1t was
easy to make good coffee when you
use Postum.
81 began to use Postum as soon as
got home, and now we have the same
good coffee (Postum) every day, and
l have no more trouble. Indigestion Is
a thing of the past, and my complex.
ion has cleared up beautifully.
my grandmother suffered a great
deal with her stomach. Her doctor
told her to leave off coffee. She then
took tea but that was just as bad.
"She finally was induced to try
Postum which she has used for over q
year. She Travelled during the winter
over the greater part of Iowa. visiting.
something she had not been able to do
for years. She says she owes her
present good health to Postum"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, "The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine true. and full Of humaa
interest.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-22
Mice on the Pillow.

I'm not so much afraid of mice a
some women" said she, but I don't
like them in my hair. The other
night finished biscuit was eating
after | went to bed and naturally left
some crumbs about not meaning to,
never thinking of mice.
We'll, about the middle Of the night
I heard scampering, and there were
the mice all over my hair, trying To-
get at those crumbs.
81 tell you, gave one shrek, sprang
up. lighted all the gas In the room
and sat up the rest OF the night watch
ing that pillow"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-22

He was an only child. They were
very particular about his manner OF
speech, constantly correcting him so
that he would use beautiful English.
He, however, was allowed now and
then to associate with other children.
He played with neighbor boy long
while one day and when he came
home there was an ecstatic smile on
his face.
Il like that boy. mother" he said.
81 like him very much. He swears
beautifully. He knows every word"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-01-22
Absent.Minded A Alderman.

A Lynn (Mass.) alderman at 70
cent aldermanic meeting inquired what
had become of an order he had intro
duced some time before calling for an
arc light on Willow street. The city
clerk, after digging Into his files, in
formed him that the order had come
before the board nearly a month pre-
vious and that he had voted against Il