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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
MARKET GLUFTED.,

From present appearances, several
hundred Christmas trees which we're
brough. to this city for sale will be taken
back to the surrounding country. At 2
o. clock this afternoon the market court
was still 6lled with them, while many
wagons filled With trees were stsndiog
in the alley and around the CITY Hall;
The "OhrIstmas tree' Ia not looked
upon as a necessity by many housekeep.
ers 10 these days, and country people,
falling to resl:z, this, oVerstocked the
market,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
PROPERTY SALE

Wm. NJ. M. Lewis, trustee of The
Dodge estate, has sold to Z. T. Robin.
son l55 acres of land south of The High.
way bridge, situated between the tracks
of The Washington Southern Railway
aud those OF The w., A. & Mt. V. Rail.
way Company. The price paid was
1856, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the lac William Fl.
Hodgkiu, Sho died suddenly Wednesday
morning, took p.,ace this afternoon from
the residence Of Mr.. o. 81. Daniel, SOC
north Alfred street The services we're
conducted by Rev. Edgar Carpenter and
the pallbesrers we're Messrs. L. D. Lyles,
J. a. Ohilcotte, George hyde, J. b.
Mansfield, John rrsvers aud G. E.
Markell,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas bills for the quarter ending December
!, 1909, having been delivered, this is t,
will be allowed on all bills paid on or bsfore
January 1, 1910. After that date no discount
will be allowed and delinquents will be re-
quired to make early settlement. By order of
fhe Committee on Light, ], r. WALLER,
aeeM ID CLARK Of Ga,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
RIVER NOTES.

There Is at present considerable Ice
in the river, which extends So far down
So Holland Point, All the steamers
are running, although at times they are
behind schednle time.
The schooner Sidonis Oarley, from
Severn river With sand 10 the Cd Do.
minion Glass Works, Ia unloading 81
w. A. Smoct & Ou's wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
BOYS RELEASED.

Two boys, sons of Charles Parker,
colored, who we're arrested several dsys
ago on the charge of stesliug S2l from
their father, we're arraigned IN the Pc
lice Oour. this morning. One of them
had previously confessed to taking the
money, but they both denied the chsree
this morniug. The boys are employed
at one OF the glass plants, and they we're
released upon promising to lepsy the
amount II is alleged they stole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
SURPRISE THEATRE,

j. N. Barliug & o., In "The Union
Spy;" Fawley j. Lee in songs sDd
dsucs and Charles Young will be the
features st the Surprise Theatre tonight,
A special bill has b,en prepared tor
Christmas Day,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

Mt. John Peabody, of Vienna, died
uddenly at Cumberland, Nd, on Mon.
az. His funeral took place from bis
ale home at Vienna on Wednesday
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
ALLEGED ATTEMPT All ARSON.

Rschel Johnson, colored, living at
l0S franklin street, reported TO The po-
lice this morning that an attempt was
made last night BY some malicious per.
son to Sc. 6's to her house, aud that
during the excitement incident to ex.
singuishing the flames forty dollars was
stolen from the honse. The officers are
making an investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

You ca1 make the holiday aeasoD
mere appreciated II you present some
dear friend With pair OF the handsome
shoe8 shown in Marshalps windows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

For Christmas present what is nicar
than pair OF handsome shoes, such ss
are shown in the windows at the shoe
s.ors of John a, Marahall & Bro,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

Gould anything look hester on a neat
foot thsn the footwear to be found at the
shoe store OF John A. Marahsll & BIO.
Gancs st the Eindow display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

For this section partly cloudy and warmer
tonight Saturday cloudy and warmer; raj a
or snow by night: moderate variable winds'
bee ming easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

a rare bargain aud one ths! Ii last
lug Gao be obtained at the shoe store Of
John a, Marshall & Bfcs., 422 King
s,reet. Look at the window display,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
Christmas Greeting

The Alexaudria Electric Co. wishes thei
patrons and friends Merry Christmas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

SUNDAY ORURC8 SERVICES.
The services q! The various churches
on Sunday will be conducted ct the usuai
hours and BY the regular clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
TIE WHETHER.

The weather today has been ideal fox
the Christmas holidays. The tempsrs.
tprs moderated last night and at an
early hour this morning the mercury
stood at 22', but by noon 1t had risen to
400, The skies have been clear aud the
air braoY lending zaat 10 the Christmas
Split. Indeed the weather for the month
With the exception of few days, has
baep "a foe GO one could desire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
CHARTERS.

The Corpora alton Commission has
granted tho folio wing charters:
Virginia Highlands Association, in'
corporsted, Alexandra. n. D, Nor
Fill, president, Alexsndris; A. B. Sew
err, vice.presideut. Washington; X. w.
st,ns, secretary, Washington. Capital
stock, $1,000 to 100000. Objects and
purposes: Real estate ousinsss.
F. J. Heiberser s. Son, incorporated,
Alexsudris. F. J. Heiberger, president ;
n. W. Heiberger, vlce.president; F. J..
Heicerger, il, secretary and treasurer,
all of Washington. Capital stock, s75..
900. Osjects and purposes: Manufac-
turing naval uniforms.
n. Lindsey & o., incorporated, Alex
.sudris, Catherine Lindsey, president ;
3. NJ. Willis, vice p:esidsnt; O. T.
Nicholson, secretsrys all OF Alexandra.
Capital stock, 500, 900 to 5000. 900.
,Objec's aud purposes: Wholesale and
setaIl grocery business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24
Local Matters.
SIN and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

sun risas tomorrow at III and sets at 4.as
HIGH sstsr at s 81 q. m. and 6.42 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

DISTRIBUTIONS TO The POOh.
A conm!ttee of Alexandra Lodge OF
Elk, sss engaged today in delivering
we'll filed baskets to at least one han.
Sred families In this city who would
otherwise experience dismal Christ
MAJ. This has been an annual Gus 'om
of the Eks siucs the orgaoiz alton OF the
lodge, about eight years ego, ooring
which tine it has often refreshed Inc
souls of many whose histories can be
found IN the short and simple annala OF
the poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-24

CIRCUIT OOURrFORTRE COUNTY
IJadge ]. B. T. Thornton, presiding. ]
Evans vs.. Simpson and wife; verdict
for plaintiff.
Peoples National Bank vs. O. /,
Sims; verdict for plaintiff,
Court adjourned for tae term,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
KELLY WAITS FoR kETcHEL.
Refuses TO Meet Jack ("Twin") suiIi-
van Before BOXING champicn.

Hugo Kelly had an opportunity to
sign for a boxing match with Jack
("Twin'') Cullivan at Boston next
month, but as he is promised a match
with Stanley Ketchei for the middle
weight championship, the Sullivan
proffer he declined. His manager, sill
vie Ferretti, expects to confer with
Ketchel and his manager soon to make
arrangements for a meeting. Kelly
prefers match with the champion
and would rather not participate in
any contests before clashing with him,
as he hopes to gain the title.
If they come to conclusions at the
first conference, as it is expected they
win, Managers Ferretti and O'Connor
probably will select Milwaukee as the
battle ground, providing the game re-
opens there. Rumors were circulated
recently that. movements were on foot
now to lift the lid and that boxing
would be on after Jan. /. If no signs
Of the game being revived appear In
the Cream City shortly after the first
OF the year the managers will accept
an offer from the coast which may be
forthcoming at any time, James Cof-
froth already has bid for the bout.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
HAS A MANIA
FOR SUICIDE
ELY MERCHANT COMMITTED TO
FERGUS FALLS ASYLUM
He HAS TO BE CON-
STANTLY WATCHED.

Ely, Mimi, Jan. 5.-CioseIy guarded
by vigilant attendants, In order that
the suicide mania with which he was
afflicted may not prevail, Robert 8.
Miller, a prominent merchant of Ely,
Mimi, was taken to Fergus Falls in a
private car attached to the regular
train yesterday, to be placed in the
state hospital for the insane. .4s. ss
Mr.. Miller's case is a sad one. He is
SIS years old and was born in York
Mills, Can. He settled in Ely In 1888
and entered into business, building up
a lucrative trade and growing quite
wealthy. He has wife and one child,
and his home was happy.
A little over two years ago his mind
began to weaken. He became suspic-
ious OF his relatives and business asso-
ciates, and had periods of dependency.
In November, 1906, he was sent to the
sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich, re-
naming there until January, 1907,
without great improvement. In Octo-
Der, 1907, he was sent to the Mound
Park sanitarium at st. Paul, where he
remained until June 1908.
While in st. Paul, Mr.. Miller.s afflic-
tion appeared in it's most serious form,
and with the most serious results.
While in charge of two guards, his sui
eide mania grew strong and, breaking
away, he threw himself under street
car and was so badly injured that both
legs had to be arnputated, one above
the ankle and the other above the knee.
Since returning from St. Paul. Mr..
Miller has been under the care OF a
nurse, but it was thought better TO
commit him to Fergus Falls for treat
ment
When he was 25 years old Mr.. Miller
suffered an attack of brain fever, and
that is believed to be the remote cause
OF his present mental condition. He
converses well and intelligent1y, ans
wers questions nationally, but con-
stantly refers to his hopeless condi-
tion. He realizes his condition, and on
that account his dependency Is more
pronounced.
Mr. Miller feels the suicidal impulse
often, and IL he does not act on it inn
mediately 1t passes off again. On that
account he has been closely guarded,
ever since his afTliction became evident
His wife and child still live at Ely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
GRATIAS WANTS
A GOOD MATCH
FARGO HEAVYWEIGHT CRAP
PIER ANXIOUS TO MEET
SOME or THE BIG ONES IN A
WRESTLING RouT-MAY RE-
TURN TO CANADA.

I am open to wrestling engage
ments with any. heavyweight mat man
in the country" said Roy Gratias TO
Tie Forum iris morning. Il want to
get on r,atch here ii possible, IL not
= will / s me work in tie srnAlIrc
towns am. then return t. Coma II
where / can easily secure some en-
gagements. have been in the Cam
adian northwest for some time and had
a half dozen matches. There are some
good wrestlers UP there and the game
draws well.
incidentally / intend to do some
boxing this winter but will devote the
greater part of my time to the mat
game. find fellow can't work both
together very we'll, though it is rather
convenient some time to be able to
don the gloves.
'I see Henry Ordemann has come
to the front rapidly in Minneapolis. I
would like match with him. He is a
very powerful man and all he needs is
the science of the game. Two years
ago I could handle him easily, but
presume he would be an armful now.
may make an effort to get on with
Gordon, Mattson, Peters, McAuley or
some Of the other of the twin city
grapplers before return to the north
west"
Gratias is in fair shape, having
been operating an engine on a thresh-
ing crew this fall and wrestling
enough to keep limbered up. A short
training stunt for his wind would soon
put him in trim for hard bout. He
weighs 1S5 now and says he never felt
stronger,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
BLACKLISTED PLAYERS


Cincinnati, O., jan. 5.-The ma
tional commission at its annual meet
ing here yesterday indulged in a
wholesale job Of reinstatement of
blacklisted ball players.
The applications of Jimmy Sebring
and Joe Ward, contract jumpers, who
have been playing in the Tri- State
league for the past three years. were
favorably considered. as were the re-
quests OF Players Buck Freeman,
Ralph johnson, Jesse Tannehill and
Pitcher Keeley Of the Washington
club, all OF whom were under the
ban for playing an exhibition game
with Jimmy CaHahan's team in Chit
cago last fall.
Sebring, who is the raost notorious
of the contract jumpers, was REIN
stated subject to the payment of a
fine of 5000 and also the payment of
the sum of $3.50 borrowed from the
Cincinnati club and never returned.
Sebring has been playing with the
Harrisburg club IN aithe Tri- State
league. 1t is understood that he will
! ) sold at once to the Brooklyn club
of the National league Joe Ward
Jumped the Philadelphia Nationals
three years ago and has been playing
with the Altoona club since that
time. He goes back into organized
baseball on the payment of a fine
of 5000. He goes to the -Jew York
Americans.
The four Washington players were
fined $50 each, with q suspended fine
OF $3.50 more hanging over them,
which win not be collected as long
as they behave themselves and do
not daily with the festive Callahan
any more. Cliff Blankenship, also Of
the Washington team, who refused
to report last season and remained
on the coast, where he played with
one of the outlaw California clubs,
was reinstated subject to fine OF
$500. The case &C Hal Chase OF the
New York Americans was not brought
up. as he has not yet applied for REIN
statement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
Law
FOR WASHINGTON
COMMISSION IN PACIFIC COAST
STATE IS NOW FRAiiNG
a VERY UNIQUE
MEASURE.

i Everett, Wash, Jan. AN anti
graft l1w, the first to make It's ap-
pearance in the code OF any state in
the union, is in course OF preparation
by the commission appointed by Gov,
Albert e. Mead TO revise and codifJ
the criminal laws OF the state of
Washington and to make such addi-
tions and eliminations as the commits
sion deems advisable. The criminal
laws have stood practically unchanged
since Washington entered statehood
This embryo law Is designed to hit
the CRATER squarely between the eyes
and put him out OF ;..siness. 1t has
nothing to do with the would-be@ dis
penser OF graft funds for another law
will attend to his case. The anti-graft
measure is planned to put a quietus
on the operations of dishonest office
holders. the political boss" and the
men in power who seek illegal ends
through the power OF gold.
Had an anti-graft law been in oper-
alton lin California, abraham Ruef
would not have been cble to transact
his 1tupendous campaign OF graft in
that state, say those engaged in draw
ing this distinctly novel law Graft,
as II is legally known .oday, IL difficult
to punish in the courts, for It is not
recognized as a crime. A recent case
in point, which was dismissed in
Olympia, proved the futility of present
methods OF prosecuting graft cases.
After a careful examination Of the
codes of various states" says Prose-
cutting Attorney Eveland, who, with
the prosecuting attorneys Of K..,R and
Spokana counties, Virgil ParinRer of
Bellingham and Prosecuting Attorney
Troy of Oily. pia, compose the COM
mission appointed by the governor,
1--WE were astonished to find that the
criminal laws OF no state in the union
cover this particular act, notwith-
stand its baseness and startling preva-
lence."
Still another phase of the latest
elaboration OF the criminal laws OF the
state of Washington makes 1t a GRIM
inal offense for a public officer to re-
fuse, neglect or deer official action, or
In any manner to pei -1rm & wrongful
deed. Yet, another feature in the
forming law catches the CRATER who
agrees to pass bill through the state
legis' >ture or to use his influence with
public officer on contingent basis.
that is the exacting o. promise of
hna- sial Remuneration. IL he succeeds
in securing the legislation he prom
ises.
The commission is making an ex-
tremely careful canvass OF the Grim
tnal statute, limiting ct other changes
and additions to come, which, while
not as unique, perhaps, as the anti
graft law and its associate measures,
will have tendency to strengthen the
criminal law fabric and make crime
easier to punish.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
aTueE. WOMAN. HlTs LONDON.
Built Starlight Up and Down Without
Suggestion of Waist.

Butit 6EaFf1Hx Up ana D0WN WtxH0uS
Suggestion of Waist.
London, Jan. 5.-Tne ''CuDe woman"
is already a familiar figure in Lon
don though her environment is not yet
an extensive one. At present she may
be seen any day shopping In Bond
street and Regent street.
The dress that causes a woman to
look like a tube or stovepipe is built
straight up and down, with only the
merest indication OF a waist. II IL de-
signed on the lines Of an ecclesiastical
vestment.
"Soutaae," "cassock" and "frock'
are names given to the cling robe,
a distinguishing mark OF which is the
rigidly severe line OF buttons that fas-
ten 1t either straight down the back
or straight down the front.
No wonder the title "stovepips" is
given to the woman who packs her
body into frock OF this severely SIM
pie order and does all she can to make
her figure shapeless. English corset
ieres, however, view the situation with
little alarm. 1t does not matter to them
whether the waist is eliminated from
the catalogue OF q wonan's charms or
not.
A woman must be corseted to per-
lection or no dress will really become
her. The fact that the new rigid and
extra long corset is not comfortable
for general wear make It little sought
after by the woman who is sensible
and Is no slave to dress.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
FORMER N. D. man
IS IN TROUBLE
WAS MEMBER CT VALLEY CITY
NORMAL FACULTY
Frank p. Bschman, Now Head Of
Cleveland Normal School, Accused Of
Being FIippant and Using unsesmiy
Language, by Young Ladies'.

Cleveland, o., Jan. g. Prin. Frank
p, Bachman OF the normal school is In
trouble. His conduct toward his girl
students is to be made the subject OF
a special investigation by the board
OF education.
Bachman has been here only since
September, when he was appointed
nd of the normal school by Super
intendent Elson in place of j. w. Nc
.Giivrey, who resigned last June. after
a fight with the board.
He has been accused by the girls OF
treating them in a fippant manner.
They told w. D. Sayie. memYsr or the
board, that he often nsea rfe word
"de L" In the school room as well as
other unbecoming terms.
Sayle declared that Il the girls spoke
the truth Bachman's language was
that of the barroom rather than of
the school room.
Complain Of overwork.
The girls also complain that they
are being overworked End that al
though double sessions have been in
stikuted at the school they have to .
out after school hours and hunt cray
flsh, bedbugs and fieas for the biology
class.
They charge they have had TO buy
two expensive sets of books already
this year.
They say Bachman comments on
their personal appearance, and when
they complain tells them II they don't
wnrt to stay, there are plenty of out
of-town girls ready to take their
places. Many Of them have quit school
already this year.
Bachman came here from Athens,
o.. where for six yeas he was pro-
fessor Of principles and history OF
education at Athens state normal
school. ..--e..
Previous to that time he vas SUI
pervisor of practice OF teaching in
state normal sch@e' at Valley City,
N. d. He also held tfs positions OF
superintendent of schools at Munier,
Ill, and instructor OF civics in the
Ligh school of Da-atcr, Ill.
Bachnian was born in Mackinaw,
I'll. He graduated from the Illinois
state normal school at Normal. Ill.
anS afterwards received the degree
Of bachelo' OF arts ct Chicago uni
v:rsity. He was a student at Mar
burg, Germany, one year, and was
also a fellow and student at Colum-
bia university, receiving the doctor
OF philosophy degree.
Bachman is the author OF several
books on the principles of education.
He is 81, married, and has one child.
he lives at 1895 e. Eighty-second
street.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
ACE ii stsnuoas EndsavOr.

This has been called the are Of
strenuous endeavor and people at the
beginning OF the Twentieth century
are said be going the pace that kills
In their efforts to keep up with the de-
rnarads OF industrial activity. Equip
yourself for the test by the daily use
or golden grain belt beer, the ideal
table beverages Being brewed from pure
barley malt and hops. IL furnishes
nourishment In predigested form and
acts al Il tonic. Order Of your nearest
dealer or be supplied by Max Kalbren-
er, Moorhead
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
LOOTED PoLlcE cTATIoN.
Officers in New York Capture the Pa
NOUS aScar- Faced Man.

New York. Jan. with the arrest
last night OF william Delaney, for
mer patroIman. the police believe they
have not only captured the man who
last night broke into and looted the
police station In the criminal courra
building. but have under lock and key
the "scar-faced man" they have been
looking for nearly q month. on the
charge OF impersor1ting an officer and
making unauthorized arrests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05

clamor and return to the Cubs next
year, He says he has been pestered
TO death since he said he would quit,
and everybody In trying to make him
feel like a criminal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
On Strange Mission.

Havana, Jan. 4.--Under rush orders,
the nature of which we're not discIos-
ed, the United States gunboat Dubuque
will leave for BIuefieIds tomorrow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
The D. B. c. TEAM Won
The 2. 2. g. Basketball Aggregation
Defeated t4an<inson Last Night
--Lona LIST OF Games.

The u. B. G. basketball team has
started on one OF its long trips for
the season. Last night at Hankinson
the boys won 81 10 1s In fast. clean
game.
Tonight they play at Tinfah, MINI
Wednesday night they viii be at NIL
nor and then they go TO South Da-
kota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05

Second nana goods ought ard sold
!. e. Lally. 510-51s First avenue north,
Fargo. Phone l72-IA
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
LANoFoRD AFTER kETcHEL.
Says He Can Whip Him inside OF Ten
Rounds,

Sam Langford is determined to force
Stanley Ketchel into the ring TO face
him for the middle weight champion
ship. Sam says ne will make 154 ring
side and agree TO knock Ketchel out In
ten rounds or forfeit all claim to a sin
gle cent OF the purse. Langford can
get backing up to $4,000 for fight
with Retchel. Stanley has made no
reply as yet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
WANT 70 KNg,Nga

Anythina aDous 0vertising of pa
pers anywhere? Phone ass Edwards
advertising agency. Information free.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-01-05
7-s3T ~ - 4
o'5RIEN AND kI5IAc.
PhiIadeIphia Jack Has Zig Job on
Hand for Wednesday.

Hand for Wednesday.
Jack O'Brien has signed to meet AL
Kubiac in q six-round battle In Phila-
delphia on Wednesday evening or this
week O'BrIen has taken or this fight
to prove that he ID still a classy fighter
and entitled to q go at Jack johnson.
Kubiac Is regarded as conner and
many people are willing to bet that
O'Brien cannot beat him at any dis
tance.