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The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

has a smile that convinces all II Is
correct and the goods as represented
when he guarantees his articles.
One never runs uphill. II they are
not drugged. but we know n fellow
who resembles Falstaff Sir John, one
YOU couldn't get TO run uphill al
though you could get him to accept
any office. and be able To fill IL. There
should be Hill in every city and we
certainly have ours.
Last but not least on the program
Is the Snake River grocery here. All
going or coming from home who ever
have to pass look in and see the many
different things. so many Of them i'm
ported from the sunny lands Of Italy.
France and as far east as Egypt.
TONY as they all call him Is ever
anxious 10 please and he come pretty
near to doing 1T. for he has the goods
and is glad to have all give them a
good test before stocking up for n
month or so.
And now we win reverse and back
up. for load Of coal reminded us that
the J. J. Sesnon Company have on dis
play fine lot Of black diamonds. and
the Seward Development Company just
below them have the goods TO make
their lights shine before men. and
sometimes women" Both Of these in
stitutions keep rather quiet during the
winter months. hut should they Quit
business what would the town do with
nut them? They are part Of our exist
enee and every once In a while we
hear Of them through donations such
rs furnishing fuel for the AksaIa car
nival as the J J. Sesnon 60. has re-
Gently done and lights such as the
Seward Peninsula Power Co. has also
donated for this good cause
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
SALE MAKES PRESENT
FOR PRESIDENT TAFT

Following is an article which APP
pear"d in the Seattle Times .. recent
issue The Mr. Sale referred t. in
The story is a brother to Nome's record
ng clerk Billy sale furnished his
brother at Fairbanks with the ivory
Il which the present was made He
secured it here in camp from a native
,fter long and careful search for a
perfect tusk.
n section Of mastodou tusk twenty
i've inches long crustcd with bas-re-
iiefs wrought in unalloyed Alaska gold
that form an epitome OF gold mining in
propertioned desk ornament citizens of
tn, Tanana valley are sending To Presi
dent w II. Taft The presentation is
intended L. mark the recent visit to
Fairbanks Of Secretary of Commerce
ana Labor Charles Nagel and .Attor-
ney- General George wickersham. per-
sonally representing the chief execu-
live.
While the cabinet officials Were at
Fairbanks they We're lavishly enter
tanned and became popular. At a big
reception one evening the suggestion
was made by a wealthy mine owner
hat a symbollcal souvenir he sent to
President Taft as token of apprecia-
ton.
orders We're given ]. l.. Sale. a jew
"ler. whose designs Of such character
have made him known as the Tiffany
# the North. t. produce the most
elaborate memento ever sent out Of Al
lska This meant some task. for Alas
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

While Oscar NJ. Taylor. veteran pros
pector and mining man with extern
sive interests in the Kougarok country,
was calling for his mail at the post
office last Friday, Postmaster Kolash
was pursuing a letter written from So
mick Taylor. whom the Alaskan had
seen but once in A. years. The mes
sage was an inquiry of Oscars whcrr-
abouts and was addressed. Posting
ter, Nome"
kolash was CHANGING over tho letter
when TAYLOR appeared AT the registry
window to have chat with the post
master
Get any MALI" said Kolash.
Few circulars. responded TavIor in
his laconic manner.
DO YOU happen 10 know one oscar
NJ Taylor g. years old. feet and II
inches tall and Of a slender build +"
smiled the genial p NJ.
I guess that's NY number 80
miner erinned back what am I guilty
81 this time"
After . LITTLE more by-play Kolash
handed tho following letter over 10
the man whose whereabouts had been
unknown 10 his brother for so many
years.
Postmaster at Nome. Alaska.
Dear Sir-I have a brother that went
I" Nome several years ago. and have
NJ lizard rom him since. I wouI1 ~
pleased II you would write me and tell
mo II YOU know him. or his where
ahouts. His mail must pass through
Your Office, and n he Is not known to
Won personally. YOU may Of seen hts
mall so as TO know his address
] will send him n short letter with
this. and YOU please forward IT 20 him
Il van know wher, Il, g. = not retu-r
II 10 me
His name IS oscar VI. Taylor. hut no
may Of changed Il to some other name.
or they may nickname him as the min
'rS do often. tie is man GO years old
feet II inches tan slender hund last
time I saw him.
ANY Information that YOU can give
m" about him. vii be thankfully re-
c"lved. Yours very truly.
7 DOMMICE TAYLOR
" Oscar finished the letter he turn
eel &" party who had been listening To
the conversation between the postmas.
ter and himself:
Young man." he said ITS nigh IN
p" nifty years since l and my brotbar
parted and I have seen him but once
:" al Of that time and then II was I'm,
Tor few minutes. Ny brother Toe &c
an evangelist preacher and travels
around a good deal so | have been
unable to keep track a him. But I'm
i"'sh'E glad To see that he has not
forgotten the 'prodigal son"
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
SHIELDS OUT AGAIN.

Walter Shields. who has charge of
the government dispensing bureau here
in Nome and also represents the edu-
aational department as well is able To
be up and around again after a severe
attack of typhoid fever which has kept
him confined TO the house for the past
two months.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
LARGE HERD OF DEER ARRIVE.

Tn" natives from up cape Prince of
Wales direction have driven their large
herd Of deer as far as Penny river and
Will open shop in the next day or
,wn selling reindeer meat To the pub
iC the same a they have been doing in
The past two years.
The revenue derived from the sale Of
leer meat is developing into quite an
industry and the Eskimos make quite
clean up every winter from the in
,roase Of deer which was furnished
hem ny the government a few years
ago
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS

Trim up the Christmas tree for the
children. We have all the pretty dec
orations needed to give the tree
Christmas effect. Toby's Candy Kiteh.
on.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
WANTED.

NANTED-Informati Of Roland
Fowler of Des Moines. la. 90 years
old; last heard OF at Nome, Alaska.
about two years ago. Alfred II.
Gross, attorney. 7261s4 La Sale
street. Chicago, III.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
REMEMBER The NAME

For prompt and satisfactory laundry
work call up the Peoples Laundry.
phone Main ISL.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
MR.. RATTLE MAN.

Secure your dodgers for the Christ.
mas rattle at the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

Tho Eagle will rattle turkeys and
fresh killed chickens Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

LOST-Russian wolfe hound; white
and tan coloring: blind Return to
reward
Start the month right by subscrib.
ing for the Daily Nugget. 81 per
month; 6 months. $40: one year $50.
For the best rooms in the city call
at the Lincoln, over where Young &
Stevenson's were.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

RAFlEl RAFFLE! RATTLE!
Turkeys and Chickens at the Dis
eovery.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

" you want pure red blood buy a
few bottles of Porter at the Eagle. II
is invisoratins and strengthening and
only costs 25 cents per pint.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

Secure your rooms for the Winter
at the Elite Baths. Steam heat. all
the comforts Of a home.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
MR.. RATTLE MAN.

Secure your dodsers for the Christ
mas rattle at the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

Peoples Laundry are making a sps-
eislty Of rough dry laundry. Give US
a trial.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
SELECT BEER,

Specially brewed for "The Eagle"
from genuine imported Bohemian hops,
selected by an expert with great care.
instructed to get the best regardless
Of expenses.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
MR.. RATTLE MAN.

Secure your dodgers for the Christ
mas rattle at the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

RAFFIEi RATTLE! RAFFLEl
Turkeys and Chickens at Board ~
Trade.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

olympia Rainier. Blue Ribbon or
Nome Beer by the case or barrel at
Ncstor's Main G.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

paksrv for the hest bread ana IA St-v
The anly rS~ee Hnnse IN town
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

For Your Xmas claret. sherry or port
Wine call at Nestor Company.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

RAFLE! RATTLE! RATTLE!
Turkeys and Chickens at the Dis.
covery.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

Mumms. White Seal or Clicquot
Champagne by the case or bottle at
Nestors
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

RAFFLEi RAFFLEl RAFFLeI
Turkeys and Chickens al Board Of
Trade.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22

Job work at the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget. (Nome, Alaska) 1906-1918, 1910-12-22
sTRolLlNG ALONG MONIES
DECORATED BOULEVARD

1Contined From Page 80
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

transferred to the Colorado Springs Office
as manager. in Oct. 1906. While at Colo.
rano Springs he was married on June 20
1907. He remained in charge Of that Of
flee until March 1908. when be was pro-
NOTED to b local manager Of El Paso
office and has bssn in charge Of the local
Office since that time. He was born at Sa-
bstha, Kans.. March 8. 1888. his parents
moving to Fowler. Colo. when he was 9
years old.
When general manager Bslvidsrs
Brooks. was here last spring on visit to
his mother. he remarked that 1t has
been just 2z years ago since was In
charge Of the FL Paso Office" which was
then located in the rear Of the State Nat
ional bank building. when hs was man
agsr. bookksspsr. clerk. relief operator.
and even messenger boy when the oeea-
sion demanded. Mr.. Ringer said then that
2z years ago he was the leading actor in
. christening as he is now ~ years old.
General manager Brooks could hardly
bslisvs that such young man was hold
ing as responsible position As local man
agsr Ringer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30
w, c. T. u. NOTES.

Reports from Oregon are showing =
splendid fight for state wide prohibition.
They have 2i dry counties out Of 80. and
all this has been accomplished through
the initiative, and the people who see into
the future. Our new map Of Prohibition
shows large arias Of dry territory in all
the states. California Is also making a
good fight, followed by Florida. Virginia.
W. Virginia, Kentucky. Missouri. Arkan-
sas, Iowa, Minnesota. Idaho and Colorado.
Kentucky has put up one Of the hardest
fights with many victories; out Of her lle
counties, se are dry. Think Of It, state
where they make the moonshins. and
have any number Of distileris and brew
cries. In her mountain districts the W. G.
T. u. 10 doing some splendid work. and is
educating her people in scientific Temper
anes. This Is the only way to reach the
people: by education. and once get them
educated the saloon will soon bs out Of
business, and our churches will be filled
to overflowing.
Our next meeting will be this Friday in
the Baptist Church: let all the members
come out as il Is the annual election Of
officers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30
NORMAN RINGER PROMOTED

NORMAN RINGER PROMOTED
Local Manager Of Western Union
Oiven District Position
The FL Paso Herald Of Sept - con-
tanned the following news Of former
Fordits that will bs Of interest to Enter
prise readers:
The Dallas News this morning says
that Norman Ringer. local manager Of the
Western Union Telegraph company at FL
Paso. has been appointed district CONNER
eial superintendent Of the first gulf divi-
sion Of the Western Union with hsadquar-
tsrs In Dallas. Mr.. Ringer has been in
Dallas since Saturday in consultation with
the district officials regarding the new
work which he is to take up As soon as
successor is appointed to take charge Of
the FL Paso office. He will return to El
Paso Thursday.
Manager Norman Ringer has been in
charge Of the Ell Paso office since March
l 1908, coming here from Colorado Springs
Colo, wher he was local manager for
the Western Union company. Although
but 27 years old. Mr.. Ringer Is one Of the
best know wn telegraph officials in the
west.
In the back end Of the country store and
postoffies at Fowler, Colo, then town
Of 100 souls. Is years ago there was
telegraph office with ticker that tieksd
and wire which connected Fowler with
the outside world. This minia ture tsls-
graph office was presided over by a slip
Of q boy "a years Of age. He was the son
Of Postmaster Ringer. who also wrapped
up packages Of sugar and soda crackers
between mails. In the back end Of that
Colorado country store. young Norman
Ringer had learned the Morse code dur
ing the after school hours. Soon after
wards he secured job as ham" tsle-
graph operator en- the Oregon Short Line
and was stationed at various places on
this line through Colorado, Wyoming and
Oregon.
About the time the eantaloups vines 10
the famous Rocky Ford fields were Begin
ing to put out their yellow blossoms. young
Ringer. thoroughly sehoolsd in the tsls-
graph offices Of the Short Line. returned
TO Colorado and became local manager
for the Western Union at Rocky Ford.
That was the beginning Of his career with
the great corporation. a career which has
been almost as remarkable asithat Of Bel
videre Brooks. now the head Of the net
work of talepra oh and cable lines, which
are owned by the Western Union. who be-
gan life as a messenger boy in Texas
office.
From Rocky Ford Mr.. Ringer went to
Denver as an operator. the salary in this
position being more than that Of local
manager at Rocky Ford. From Denver he
was sent to Boulder. Colo. as relief man.
He remained there short time and was
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

For Sals.-About the best paying little
business in town. Inquire Of Rorky Ford
Realty Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

A complete line Of new tailored skirts
at Mrs. Jennie Goblin -Cameron's-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

Mrs. Jennie Gobin-C Cameron has fine
line Of baby bonnets in all styles and
colors.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

Rsmember the date Of the millinery
openinQ. Sept 50. Oct ]. Ella Cline
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

Misses Novelty High Grade
Cloaks, velvet collars, neat
ly made. Red, Green and
novelty stripes, age IA to 18
years. Regular Price 1000
to 1850. D........... IS. IS
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30
Bear Skin Goats

Childs Bear Skin Coats,
White, Brown, Red and
Grey, all nicely made, age
one to seven years. Regular
Price $50 to 600. .$2.05
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30
Infants CIoaks

Long and short Cloaks for
Infants, one to three years,
very fine material and lace
trimmings. Regular. Price
$50 and 800. O.......$L Is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30

Ladies ynOrt Goats
Ladies' Short Jackets, Light
colors cravenette cloth, size
36 and 38 only. Just a few
of this lot. Regular Price
1000 .............$2. O5
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-09-30
Infants ClOaks

Long and short Cloaks for
Infants one to three years,
White Bedford Cords and
Wool Cashmers. Regular
Price $1.25 to $3.50. $50
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25
correspondent



NealY Brimmer crptured a skunk a
iew mornings since. He got a hide
worth five dollars but Nealy was a
very unpopular citizen during the
balance Of the day.
A transient bought up about half
\ car of poultry here the past week.
The price paid was from one to two
cents less than that offered at COM
peiing points on the Northwestern
road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Splittstoesser return
ri Friday evening from their wedding
trip. They were the guests for a few
days at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frye and are now at home in the
idnrr cpttage on water street.
Two trappers from Ohio are said to
have gathered in over two hundred
slnaks in the vicinity of Spirit Lake
during the past two weeks. The
h DIES of these animals are quoted at
about five dollars each, and these
trappers are making more money than
the average newspaper man.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25

second for high place, receiving 1909,
or just four votes less than Carpenter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Chase are the
proud parents of a boy who arrived at
their home Monday evening.
Married, Nov, 23rd at 1:30 p. M,
at the Methodist parsonage, Ambrose
Setbacken and Alpha Swanson, both
of Lake Preston, Rev. Fred Rawlin-
son officiating.
The ladies of the Episcopal Guild
will hold their annual sale of fancy
and useful articles and provisions on
Saturday, Dec. Bird, in the building
north of Germania State Bank, known
as the Burdick building.
On Wednesday of this week &C.
Cured the marriage of Miss Katherine
Gehm, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gehm, to Mr.. Paul Jacob, both of De
Smet vicinity, Judge j. H. Hall
officiating. The many friends of the
contracting parties extend best wishes
for a long and happy married life,
Word was received Monday of
the death of William Mitchell at
Annapolis, whose illness was mention
ed last week. AS we go to press
Wednesday we are too early to give
any of the particulars. Mrs. Mitchell
is expected to arrive this evening with
the remains and the funeral will be
held at the NJ. E. church Thursday
afternoon. The deepest sympathy of
all goes out to the bereaved family in
this hour of affection, which is made
doubly sad by the fact that death
occurred so far away from home and
that the family were denied the
privilege of doing anything for the
relief of his suffering during the
period of his short illness.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25
Notice the prices quoted in Glenn

Notice the prices quoted in Glenn
inson's ad.
-Severt johnson drove down from
Erwin Tuesday afternoon.
The C. E. Newell home was
made happy by the arrival of a son
Monday.
The Congregational Aid will meet
with Mrs. /. j. Flanders next We'd
nesday afternoon.
Vance Crane came home from
Brookings Tuesday evening to spend
the Thanksgiving vacation.
Mrs. WEIGH, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. b. A. Dyar for
several weeks, will depart the latter
part of this week for her home at st.
Charles, Mimi.
Wore received from Rochester is
to the effect that Thomas Penny is
getting along nicely. For the first
week or ten days after the operation
he was in a very critical condition,
but now every indication is that he
will soon be a well boy,
The election returns for this
county in tabulated form will be
found on the first page. F. A. Car
penter, for clerk of courts, vas high
man, receiving 1918 votes. W. M.
for county auditor, was IA close
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25

The little snow that came to us a
few days since, oon disappeared and
the weather has been very good for
November. The roads as good as
they ever get, and our people are
busy hauling grain to market and
winter supplies to their homes. Corn
picking is progressing as rapidly as
can be with the help at hand. The
crop seems up to the average, with
some pieces exceptionally good We
are informed that Frank Browns corn
is making sixty bushels to the ecre.
The anu spreader and good
cultivation bring noticeable results,
and Frank uses one and does the
other. We are also informed that
Frank is planning the erection Of a
large barn this winter. An additional
granary is already built.
Private information from Mr.. and
Mrs. G. b. Grover brings the welcome
intelligence that they arc woli and
prospering. Their crops are good
and church privileges, which mean
much to them, are convenient and
c~ongenial. Their friends, both here
and ia De Smet, will be glad TO know
this.
Rev. Cassol preached to us again
on Sunday afternoon last. we more
than welcome him alter q two months
absence. To make up for q long q
vacation be proposes, Il the weather
conditions shall continue Favorable,
ID come hsre ofteper than formerly
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25

Bert Zahllar and Martin Madison
were %transacting business in De Smet
one day last week.
Miss Rowbotham held a basket
social at her school Tuesday evening.
When a friend reminds you of a
favor you did for him, it is almost
certain he wants you to do another
for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ryland and Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Hartel were visitors
at the Hankey home Sunday.
Dave Lindsey expects to move bis
family to town the first of the week
Billie Stoner and Carl Moss, of
Iroquois, were transacting business in
Manchester Friday.
Trapper Bennett caught twoskunks
Monday.
p. FL. Geyer and M. t. Holversor
are busy making little steam engine
which we believe will be a handy ma.
chine when finished.
Miss Florette Wheat visited al
home Sunday.
Andrew Anderson drove to De
Smet Monday in his auto.
Henry Bartel drove to Iroquois
Saturday on business.
A few friends were visitors at the
Maxwell home one day last week.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25
for a time. So we are to look for hin
again OF next Sunday.

Tor a time. so we are to look for him
again on next Sunday.
Rennie Buck, this week, drives to
the home OF his parents in North Da-
kota and we understand be expects to
operate his fathers farm next season.
as the old gentleman has by accident
became disabled for any considerable
amount of mucular effort.
The Williams we'll drilling outfit.
of Oldham, has completed a well at
the home of G. l.. White, and is now
at the home of r. G. Decker, Bob
usually keeps a lot of stock around
him, and needs the water.
Mrs II. j. Ross has to take down
that tally stick pretty often of late,
four great grandchildren, and a new
grandson in De Smet. She is natural
ly anxious to keep the correct count
as additions are made.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25

j. b Hollister returned from his
visit in North Dakota Saturday.
MIR. aud Mrs. e. NJ. Robinson were
over from De Slnet Saturday.
Mrs. Abba Wilcox has been staying
in town the past week the guest OF
Mrs. Ell. North.
Mrs. Uttech and daughter left for
their home in Toma, Wis, Saturday.
Miss Mabel Lund was at Lake
Preston between trains Monday.
A company of our young people
went out to Harry Coulson's to enjoy
the skating. They report the ice fine
Mrs, Frank ingalls, and Mrs. g. T.
Snyder went up to Bryant Monday
evening to attend Eastern Star
Chapter.
Malinda Welkew visited ia the
country Sunday at the home of her
brother Ed.
Miss Daley went to Aberdeen We'd
nesday evening to spend Thanks
giving at home.
Erwin is about to lose another
family, &. A. North has purchased a
barber snop at Willow Lakes and will
move his family there at once. May
success follow them in their new
home.
Mrs. Robert Leach Jr. and little
Dorathy arrived Saturday morning
and will visit relatives and friends for
short time before joining Mr. Leach
the claim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Hoffman were
called to mourn the loss of their son,
Albert last Friday morning, after an
illness of about twenty-four hours.
Acute pneumonia being the cause.
Funeral services were held at the
Catholic church in Bryant Saturday.
Their many friends extend to them
their deepest sympathy in their aflic-
ton.
Dr.. Winkler and Miss Catobius
were down from Bryant last Wednes,
Mrs. Will Barker was down from
Vienna Monday.
X. |. Graham went to WATERFOWL
Saturday and drove his auto home
Sunday.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-25
DO YOU? DO YOU?

Want the best magazine in America?
I think you do. 1t is the Cosmopli-
tan. Send me your address and one
dollar and I will see that you get it
for one year,
Edward H. Couse, Agent
De Smet, S. D., Oct. 25, 1910.