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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

In fixing Panama canal tolls this
government will suffer no such embar-
rassment as that which besets the d.
rectors OF the Suez canal. The latter
highway is forbidden by its charter to
pay more than % per cent net dlyl-
dends year, and the result has been
that the directors have been driven to
exercise their ingenuity to devise ways
and means of spending money so as to
keep expenses up, and even then have
had periodically to reduce tolls so as to
keep the dividends within the legal
limit. 1t would be rash to prophecy
that the Panama canal will enjoy SINH
lar prosperity as experts have already
stated that it will hardly ever pay the
interest on the money already spent in
its construction--and the end is not yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
Fire In Hagerstown.

Hagerstown, Nd, Dec. 22.-At s
O'Clock this morning the fire that
started shortly after midnight and
which wrecked the franklin Hotel, a
large hostelry, spread to the Fohrney
building, destroying it, and then Quilted
the structure known as the Mcconnell
building, was completely under control.
The Knode building caught fire and
the flames threatened to wipe cut one
OF the finest business blocks in the city.
Many guests Of the Franklin Hotel had
narrow escapes from death, being forced
to flee into the intense cold in Scant at
tire. George w. Riley, guest, who
is blind, attempted to carry a trunk
downstairs, and fell, the trunk crush
ing one OF his leTs. The lack OF water
seriously handicapped the firemen. The
estimated loss is 5000, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

OVER fifty fremen and policemen
have persisted during the past twenty
four hours. More than thirty persons
we're crushed or burned TO death 10y
falling walls at n conflagration in the
Chicago stock yards last night, and
twenty.one were killed in a similar
manner during a fire in Philadelphia
about the same time. The fire in the
Quaker City is believed to have been OF
incendiary origin. The men so sud
denly oyertaken by death were working
for the public good in freezing tenn
perature when their lives were so sud
denly snuffed out. 1t takes but few
words'for the epitaphs of such-they
died in the performance Of their duty
rs did seven men in Alexandria over
flity-fye years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
OVER THIRTY FIREMEN PERISH
Fire in Chicago stock Yards-Failing
Walls Bury Firemen-Tank Of AM
monia Explodcs.

Fire In Chicago stock fards-Faillng
Walls Bury Firemen-Tank Of AM
monia Explodcs.
Chicago, Dec. 22.-Twenty-fiye
firemen are supposed to be dead, and
Fire Chief Koran and Fire Marshal
William Burroughs are missing, in q
fire which early today destroyed q
large meat warehouse Of Nelson,
Morris & Company, in the Chicago
stock yards, with loss Of more than
half million.
The fire started in the Nelson Morris
building at 8 o'clock this morning
from an unknown cause In short
time practically the whole force OF that
part OF the city was on thu scene fight
ing the flames, which, fed by the fats
OF the meats in the structure, blazed
up with great force.
Under one OF the walls OF the build
ing \ force OF about % fremen were
stringing hose when the walk fell, and
all are thought to have persisted.
Later explanation OF the probable
leath OF the firemen is that just before
the wall fell tank Of ammonia ex-
ploded and all are supposed to have
been rendered helpless from its fumes
and thus unable to save themselves
when the wall came down.
AT S:45, the FIRE, which had been
thought under control, again incfeased
in fury and call for ten more engines
was sent out. 1t was feared that IL not
soon subdued the flames would con-
sumo the bodies OF the dead that were
still in the ruins.
Lieut.. Ryan, in charge OF Fire Mar.
shall Horan's Office at O'Clock issued
a statement that Fire Chief Koran and
Marshal Burroughs with more than
thirty firemen had persisted in the
stock yards fire.
Swept by high southeast wind, the
fire spread 10 great four-stofy tallbw
house and threatened to destroy the
Whole plant. The walls OF the beel
house under which the dead are buried,
fell shortly before noon. The iiremen
are making desperate effort TO pre-
vent the fire spreading to other plants
and the entire Union Stock Yard is in
danger. Practically all the fire fighting
apparatus in the city is on the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
English Oflcers Sentenced.

Leipzig, Dec. 22.-Captain Bernard
Trench and Lieut. Vivian Brandon,
English army officers, were today
found guilty Of spying on The German
Notifications at Borkum and sentenced
to four years fortress Imprisonment.
The officers confessed that they made
sketches of the German military works
and turned them over to an English
military expert. The men received
their sentences calmly and announced
their perfect willingness TO do this
much for our country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

II is understood that it bas been
recommended to the Navy Department
q. Washington TO abandon the idea Of
raising the monitor Puritan, now lying
deep in the mud off the Middle Grounds
in Chesapeake bay. The divers who
were sent from the Seaman Gunuers
School at Washington, discovered the
hull below the armor belt to be badly
shattered. The practice by the gov
eminent Of using such valuable prop
erty as targets, should be abandoned ut
once,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
The English Mine Disaster.

Manchester, Eng, Dec 22.-When
within eighty yards OF the centre OF
the Pretoria Mine the Hutton Com
pany, at Leighton, where disastrous
explosion and fire occurred Yesterday,
rescuers were today forced temporarily
to abandon Their labors owing to gas
fumes. II is believed that there are
at least 200 bodies piled into the centre
OF the mine aud 800 persons have
persisted. Owing to the presence Of
poisonous gases, there Is no hope that
any who have escaped the explosion
and FIRE have survived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

PEOPLE who like cold weather or try
TO persuade themselves that they do
are ever repeating the adage that a
green Christmas makes fat church
ward" Whatever truth there may be
in this is appropriate to different lati-
tude and another climate. Very Sc
we're cold is as trying to the old as a
hot summer is TO the very young,
We have white Christmas season, so
far, and colder weather than is COM
mon at this period, and the death rate
in this section OF the country does moi
seem to have decreased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
More FIghting in the Philippines.

Manila, Dec. 22.-Word reached
here today OF fierce engagement in
the Basiaman river district, Davao,
between Monebes tribesmen and de-
tachment OF the third United States
infantry. Private Holt was killed and
corporal and private, names not
stated, were wounded. 1t is said heavy
loss was inflicted on the tribesmen but
no details have been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
nenth nf COLONEL Marye.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 22.-Col. Nor
ton Marye, state auditor, so years old,
who commanded the Alexandria Rifles
when they assisted in the capture aud
execution OF John Brown at Harper's
Ferry, died here today from sciatica.
He also commanded the famous
Seventeenth Infantry at the Second
Battle OF Manassas, land lost leg there.
Col Marye was elected to the audi
torship, from which he disbursed So;
900, 900 year, thirty years ago when
the democrats wrested the state from
their readjusters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
Gave UP Contest.

Dover, Eng, Dec. 22.-ln an effort
to beat the cross channel-and-land
flight record OF 173 miles in an English
built aeroplane, flown by an English
man, Cecil Grace, in a Short-Wright
bi-plane, assembled here early today and
headed fer the French coast. Baron
De Forest has offered 1900 TO the
winner OF the contest. After flying
over Calais, however, Grace was unable
to continue his flight and landed safely.
His fight constitutes no record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
FIREMEN KILLED.

Probably twelve hremen lost their
lives last nightin fire which destroyed
the fye-story brick building OF D..
Friedlander, leather dealer, at 1116 TO
1920 north Bodine street, Philadelphia.
More than score OF others have been
taken to hospitals, and it is estimated
that at least twelve are still in the ruins
OF the structure. OF those taken TO the
hospitals, half a dozen have fractured
skulls and are internally injured. Their
chances OF recovery are slight. The
north wall OF the factory fell at late
hour, burying fifteen policemen, who
we're at work in the ruins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
Senator Aldrich,s Condition.

New York, Dec. %. Senator Nelson
w. Aldrich, OF Rhode Island, whose
arm was operated upon at Roosevelt
Hospital yesterday for twisted tendons,
is reported as resting comfortably this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
IN MEMORIAAl.

In sad but loving remembrance of my
dear mother, LAURA WALKER, who
died two years ago today, December p,
1905
In the graveyard, softly sleeping,
Where the flowers gently wave,
Lies the one we love so dearly
In her lonely, silent grave.
Thou art not forgotten, mother dearest,
Nor will you ever be.
As long as lfe and memory Lass
We viii remember thee,
~ HER sos, EsEEsT J. HsRRERTr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

Announcement OF the merger OF the
Chatham National Bank and the
Phenix National Bank, was made to-
day. The new bank will be known as
the Chatham and Phenix National
Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to lack OF proper
treatment. When Chamberlain Lin
iment is applied cure may be effected
in three or four days. This liniment
Is one OF the best and most remarkable
preparations in use. Sold by w, +
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
Turkey and Italy.

London, Dec. ga Naples dis.
patch today to the Pail Mall Gazette
says that an Italian army corps has
embarked at Naples for Tripoli as the
result Of the strained relations between
Turkey and Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
l. Alexandria. Va.
December q. l9l.

Alta meeting of the board of directors
held this day, the regular seini-annual
dividend of five per cent (5per cent was
declared, payable en- or after January 2,
1911.
GEORGE Z. WAKEFIELD, Cashier.
daoO0 fian0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

The greatest danger from influenza
is Of It's resulting In pneumonia. This
can be obyiatsd by using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, as it not Only cures in
fiuenza, but counteracts any tendency
OF the disease towards pneumonia.
Sold by w, :, Creighton snd Richard
Gihson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
~ Alexandra, Va.

Alexandria, Va, December p, 1910.
Ala regular meeting of the board of
directors of the Citizens National Bank
of Alexandria, Va, held this day, semi
annual dividend of per cent was de
clared. payable on January 3, 1911, to
stockholders of record rs of that date.
RICHARD M. GREEN. Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

MORE DEER we're killed and shipped
from the Adirondacks this year than
ever before. Also more hunters were
shot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
KING George TODAY dropped politi

King George today dropped political
cares for the time being and went to
Sandringham for the Christmas season.
The royal family is still in mourning
for the late King Edward, but this will
not interfere with the Christmas
festivities, which will be INDUCED in
on the usual extensive, though simple
scale,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
On Record-breaklng TrIp.

London, Dec. 22.--The big Cunard
steamer Mauretania, which Is com.
pletiug her record.hreaking Atlantic
round-trip, is expected to reach Fish
guard at 10 O'Clock tonight, where her
passengers will be landed. Special
trains will be in waiting TO carry the
passengers TO this city and to Dover.
II she gets in by 10 O'Clock, il will
mean round trip to New York in
eleven days, fourteen hours and seven
minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

THE annual meeting OF the stockhold-
i ers of the ALEXANDRIA Ma
TIONAL BANK will be held at the Of
Zee of the banking house, In the city of
Alexandra, IN the state OF Virginia, on
January 10, 1911, from twelve TO one
o'clock. for the election Of directors for
the ensuing year and for the transaction
Of such other business az may properly
dec20 o. re. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
Do the right thIng n you have Mas

Catarrh. Get EIy's Cream Balm at once.
Don't touch the catarrh powders and
snuffs, for they contain cocaine. Ely
Cream Balm releases the secretions that
infiame the nasal passages and the throat,
whereas medicines made with mercury
merely dry up the secretions and leave
you no better than you were. Ina word,
Ely's Cream Balm Is real remedy, not
a dolusion. All druggists, 50 cents, or
mailed By Ely Bfpzr 70 Warren Street.
New YORK,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

The Hotel Epicure, famous cafe Of
,Boston's theatrical district, was de-
stroyed by fire today. The loss is
$75. 0OG,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22
SWAN BROS.
Store Open Every Night This Week
Xmas


Ladies and ChiIdren's worsted
crocheted bed room slippers
the pair .....-................. 69c
Mems worsted crocheted bed room
slippers pair .......... 9Sc
Holeproof Hosiery for men guar
anteed six months, the box
$3.50 and y.........."...........S2. OO
Ladies' holeproof hosiery guaran-
teed six months box .......... 81. 90
Children's holeproof hosiery guar
anteed six months the box 80. 0O
Ladies' outing flannel gowns each
SOC, 75c ..,...""...............$l.O U
Bed Comforts .............. $1.OO to $I.5O
Fancy Boxes. ...,......,..........,5c to Zoe
Tailor Made Suits ...o$12.50 to S25. 0C
Long Coats ............... 50. so to S25. co
Dress Skirts ...............$2. so to $10.0
Silk Underskirts. SO. 9S to 49,
Wrappers .........."".." $l.OO to $l.9e
Lace Curtains ...............9Sc to $500
P0rtlereS ..,""........,." 81. 10 10 50. ol
Rugs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. CSC TO 80. 9S
Blankets. ...................".96c to $lO.Ul
White Spreads ...........,.. Toe to 81. sc
Small fancy Aprons v.,."..25c and 5OC
Persian Silk Waists. 81 .9S
Velvet Hand Bags ........ SOC to 81. %
Chain Hand Bags ............96c to "a. sc
Jewelry Cases .......~."... Acc to $2.4
Plated Brooches in Boxes. ....25c to 9SC
Worstcd Crocheted Slippers ......... GO
Phoenix Muffler. 25c and 50C
Round Silk Carriers in Boxes 25c to 81. 0(
Hat Pin Holders one in box 49,. 25C
Fancy Jabots in a box......."25c to 9SC
Holly and Wash Ribbons, piece 10c
Brilliant Hat Pins ............ 25c to 9St
Fancy Head Scarfs ..... SOC to 81. A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

The business section 81 Badwarnine,
Man, was burned out early this morn.
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

The peculiar properties OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been
thoroughly tested during epidemics
Of influenza, and when it was taken in
time we have not heard OF single
case OF pneumonia. Sold by W. +.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

Make your wife, daughter, mother
or sister happy. The RED CROSS SHOE
will bring the smile. They give the
comfort and the style. J. A, Marshall
4 Bro, 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

Georgetown wheat Markets.
eseFgsteWp, D. pfpssr as~WSsss epA&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-22

Ladiesl Combine style With solid
comfort. Wear the RID CROSS
sH0R, 10 be had only ct our store,
y A. Msg'AslI 4 BFpp NJ King street.
Arizona republican., 1910-08-10
DIRECT OFFERINGS OF MUNICH.
PAL BONDS.

Direct offerings of municipal bonds
TO the citizens of individual commune
ties or to outside purchasers who might
be attracted are by no means I'M
known in recent financial history II
will be recalled that the city of Phila-
delphia recently met with failure in
connection with the offering of some
100000 of its thirty-year 4 per cent
bonds, there being in that instance APP
plications on the part Of banking
houses and institutions for only $780,
900 of the amount, at prices ranging
cided by the financial authorities of
this city and the city council SUISSE
uuently passed an ordinance providing
for failure sales of bonds at public
subscription. This week the city treas
ury offered S5,000.000 of the new As
for subscription at par. and the sale.
which is described as being over the
counter" has been a complete success.
there being in fact larger applications
than the total amount offered at this
time, so that awards have had to be
made which scaled down the applica
tions for large amounts. The fact that
all sales were made at par is said to
have greatly helped in the success of
the loan, and it may be expected that
Philadelphia's example in this instance
will be largely followed by other ocm-
munities.-Bradstreet'
Arizona republican., 1910-08-10

pared to 1905. The receipts from pas
senger traffic were s249. .067. a de-
crease Of nearly S2.5O0.OOO but the re-
ceipts from freight amounted to $685.
3S1.556. a gain of s2.79S,237 over 1908.
The number of miles travelled by all the
trains of the United Kingdom in 1908
was 419.499.O0O, against 423, 200,15
miles in 1908.
A feature of the British railroad
world in 1909 was the growing dispo-
sition~ TO effect working arrangements
between competing companies. and to
secure, if possible, authority from par
lament for direct amalgamations. The
railroads in recent years have not paid.
as a rule, large dividends. and the di-
rectors of the different companies have
felt that if destructive competition
could be eliminated and operating eX-
penses appreciably reduced a satisfac-
tory balance sheet might be securedJ
Consular Report.
Arizona republican., 1910-08-10
REPUBLICAN, MORNING.
SECRETARY WIN. PRYCE
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Tucson Republicans Believe q Better
Selection Could Not Have
Been Made.

The Republicans dispatch from Tue
son yesterday morning announcing the
appointment by Chairman Albert NJ.
| Sames of William PTyce as secretary
! of the republican territorial committee
was followed by many inquiries about
! Mr.. Pryce 1t may be stated that he
| has been d resident of Tucson for nine
years, a republican worker and at
present county school superintendent
| of Pima county.
The Citizen says of him:
The new secretary is less than IS
years of age and native of Red Oak.
Iowa; his education was obtained at
the University of Nebraska and nine
years ago he came to Arizona. where
he has since resided. He is a member
of the real estate firm of Lee, Drach-
man & Pryce. and is now serving his
| first term as county superintendent of
| schools.
Expressions were general among
republicans here today that Chairman
| Sames could not have selected a secre-
| tary from this county whose appoint
ment would have given greater salts
| faction than that of Mr.. Pryce, and
| Pima republicans are naturally enthus-
| ldSllC lndl one VI lltlI HuiIlDtI SllOulu
| be so signally honOred.
| In announcing the appointment of
| Mr. Pryce, Chairman Sames said:
! Il count myself fortunate in OBJ
| tanning for the important and respon-
| sible position of secretary of the COM
mittee d republican of the qualifica
/ tions of Mr.. Pryce. His popularity in
| his own town his tact and loyalty, his
| enthusiasm and his acquaintanceship
through the territory, especially among
| the young republicans, admirably fit
| him for the duties of secretary of the
! committee.
| The fact that his residence is in
| Tucson will be of great assistance to
me. as in travelling about the terri
/ tory | shall seldom be out of tele
| phone communication with him. Then.
| too. he comes from a county whose
republicans have rendered valuable ser
vice to the party in the past and who
can be depended upon to swell the re-
publican majority in the coming cam
paign. | am glad that the new secre-
tary lives in a county so justly EMIT
| led to recognition in the making of
this appointment as is the county of
| Pima"
Arizona republican., 1910-08-10
HE CHANGED HIS DRINK.

In Magistrate Jimmy" Briggs office
the other morning a woman had her
husband arrested for drunkenness.
"Your honor pleaded the woman, Il
am the mother of six children. Last
week this man came home and he did
not give me cent of his weeks pay.
Ever since that time he has been doing
nothing but drink, and he won't work,
so want you to give him good long
sentence"
Your honor" said the man. IF you'll
let me go this time. I'll sign the pledge
for five years and
Don't you let him do it, judge, hot
ly broke in the woman. Il was easy
with him last time and he took the
pledge, but didn't keep it,"
Sure, your honor. did keep it, said
the man.
Yes, your honor, he kept it all
right" broke in the woman again. He
swore that he wouldn't drink any more
whisky, but the next night he came
home drunk on beer"-Philadelph
Telegraph.
Arizona republican., 1910-08-10
HOME BUILT IN NINE HOURS.

A unique record in home building
was established in Los Angeles recent
IN when one hundred members of the
World erected four-room cottage on
East Fifty second street in less than
nine hours.
From top to bottom, from roof to
foundation, front porch, front steps,
sewer connection, gas pipes, plumbing
and even the painting was complet-
ed long before dark, and the little
house was ready for occupancy Where
in the morning had been a ragged
patch of corn and ugly underground. by
night as coy little cottage as one
could wish for poked it's little red
chimney skyward and its doors stood
invitingly open.
Love and the spirit of brotherhood
made possible the seemingly impossible.
The house was erected by the Wood
men of the World for their fellow
member, James Harvey. and his moth
er. Mrs. Margaret Harvey. Harvey is
80 years of age. Many years ago he
became member of the order and
was a hard working and popular MEM
Der Five years ago he was stricken
with chronic rheumatism that may
make him an invalid for the rest of his
life. He has been unable to do any
work since.
The house is 15xS4 feet in dimen-
sion, has four rooms and fully
equipped bath, hot and cold water and
gas. 1t is valued at more than $1,000.
Arizona republican., 1910-08-10
BRITISH RAILWAY RETURNS FOR
1000

For the aggregate 23.264 mileage the
authorized capital of all railway COM
panies was $6.S29. 7.435. of which
S6,394, 11S,6S2 was paid up
Exclusive of season-ticket holders
1924. 1851 900 passengers were carried,
or about 13,275.00O less than in 1905
due to the increasing use of motor We
hicles and the bad weather last sum-
mer. There was a substantial increase
in season ticket holders, the total be-
ing $4,000. There was an increase of
nearly 100000 tons (American) Of
minerals and general merchandise car
ried. the total being 559,240.640 tons.
The gross receipts of the railways
aggregated 1884, S02.43S, an increase OF
S1,331. 421 over 1908. while there was q
decrease in working expenditure from
1871, 1858 in 1908 to 1865, 14S.094 in
1909 The total net receipts were $219,
654,344, an increase of sS,023,S27 COM