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The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
MEMORY IN FISH.
Striking Results Shown In a Test With
Gray Perch.

otFikln9 RESULTS SnoWn IN est WIN
Gray Perch.
Even the fishes Of the sea have pic
lures on memory's wall. Experiments
have been made with several fishes
as to their faculties for remembering,
but the most striking results have been
obtained with the gray perch, which
lives chiefly on small silvery hued
sardines. Some of these were taken
and colored red and were then put
into the tank where the perch was
with several silver colored sardines.
OF course the normal sardines were at
once seized and eaten, but it was not
until hungry that the perch made
tentative meal Of one of the red COL
ored victims.
On recognizing the sardine favor,
hAwever, he promptly demolished the
remainder. Later the perch devoured
the sardines irrespective of color, thus
showing not only traces of memory,
but also the power to differentiate
color.
subsequently SarQlneS colored RED
and blue were placed In the tank to-
gether with the silver ones. The same
scene was repeated, the blue sardines
not being attacked until the others
were eaten and hunger compelled in
vestigation of the newcomers. After
this introduction the perch ate the sar-
dimes of all three fyDeS without any
difficulty.
Some spines Of the sea nettle were
then fastened to the blue sardines.
These were at once avoided by the
perch, which promptly got out of the
way Of the newcomers. This showed
traces Of memory, as the results of
contact with the sea nettle were shown
and recognized.-Chicago Tribune.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
THE COLORADO DESERT.
Its stunted Tree Forms and Its Petri-
fled Forests,

Its stunted Tree Forms and Its Petri-
fled Forests.
In places In the Colorado desert are
stream beds where perhaps once In
several years heavy rains in distant
mountains will cause water to flow for
short time. In these dry water
courses several varieties of stunted
tree forms are often found. The des-
ert willow, which resembles the willow
with which we are familiar, though
smaller In size; the val verde, or green
tree, a tree which is bright green
from trunk to tip of limb in every
twig, and the ironwood, so dense In
fiber that 1t turns an axis edge. are the
principal varieties They are rarely
above twenty feet high and, like all
desert vegetation, have not leaf.
They are apparently outcasts from
the two great tree divisions. declduous
and citrus, for they have leaves nei-
Their to lose nor to keep. These may
be called the living dogs of the tree
family. We will find here also the
dead lions.
Not far from the mountain range we
will come upon the remains Of what
were once extensive forests Of gigantic
trees, now turned to stone and lying
as they fell centuries ago. The great
trunks, perfect in grain, knot and bark
fiber. cumber the ground in tangled
confusion in those places which have
been protected from the drifting sand,
giving evidence that what Is now a
desert was once upon time tropical
wilderness.-Travel Magazine.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
Got II Mixed,

An amusing blunder was made in
the case Of judicial declaration that
certain resident magistrates could no
more state case than they could
write Greek ode"
This was made TO read that the mag
istrates could no more state a case
than they could ride a Greek goat
London Scraps.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
Confucius on kinocraft.

what is kingcraft?" demanded a
disciple.
Confucius replied, Food enough,
troops enough and a trusting people"
Were there no help for it which
could be best spared Of the three"
Troops" said the master.
And were there no help for 1t
which could be better spared Of the
other twoT
Food" said the master From Of
old all men die, but without trust a
people cannot stand"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
TRYING Work.

Thin Haired Man-What. A shilling
for cutting my bair7 That's outra-
geous. Barber-But, ny dear sir, the
hairs on your head are so far apart
that | had to cut each one by ITSELF
London Tit-Blts.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13

Daughter-Mamma. can't | have a
little money for shopping this morn
ing? Mrs. Malaprop-No. dear: there's
the taxes to pay, and l expect the tax
idermist around any moment.-Boston
Transcript.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
The PLAY.

II is remarkable how virtuous and
generously disposed every one is at
play. We uniformly applaud what is
right and condemn what is wrong
when it costs US nothing but the senti-
ment-Hazlitt
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13
The Value Of Art.

De Friend-What Is that picture in
tended to represent? De Artist -
Board and lodging for six weeks
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-05-13

Learning Is ever in the freshness Of
its youth. even for the old.-Aeschylus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
nnMIING CONTEST

A large crowd enjoyed the bowling
contest on the Opera House alleys last
evening between the Crescent bowling
team and the De Silva's stars. The stars
were nictars by n small margin the score
being 2749 to 2,i2e In their favor. Graves
for the De Sllya's and Harvard tor the
Crescents made the highest individual
score. Capt. Harwell of the Cresents was
unable to be present and Capt. Smith o.
the Bankers Club took his place ano
PLAYED a sensational game.
The Spirit of Christmas is In the air
Peace on earth and good Will TO men
The Northern Lights are shining bright
err and brighter these nights Tor Sans
Claus is working overtime TO I'LL all DIS
toy orders for good little boys ano
little girls. The bad little boys ana the
bad little girls wont get any toys be
cause old Santa can't bother about max
ing any forthem. Now if you, little boy
and you, little girl, want dear OLD Mrs
TO remember YOU Xmas morning, JuS'
make your Mamma or your Papa come
toBlondheim's Auth Stand or Market for
those irresistibly delicious Auth
Sausages and Food Products. Because
Won know. Santa Claus likes folks thai
like good things to eat
200 lbs small frying Chickens, 1Se ID
Loudoun county Roll Butter, SOC Id
guaranteedl Eggs, SOC dozen; 3 packages
Fancy Seeded Raisins, DC; 2 lbs best
Mixed Nuts, 25c; ) Id Choice Eyaporated
Peaches, 25c; Lemon Peel, l5e lib; Orange
Peel. 15c Id; California Seeded Raisins,
7e Id: 4 cans best Tomatoes, 25e.
w. p. WOOLLS d Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
ACCIDENT TO A FIREMAN.

4 burning chimney on Payne near
ca ierou street, started an alarm OF
Of fire about z O'Clock last night. NO
damage resulted. Mr.. Elton II. Shinn,
a member Of the Columbia Fire Com
PAM. in attempting to board the Relief
hook and ladder truck at King and
Royal streets slipped on the ice and his
feet failed to reach the running board.
While he was hanging on with his
hands and in danger of falling under
the wheels, Mr.. Ernest Langley, who
was on the truck, showed him with all
his force and he fell beyond the reach
OF the wheels. In falling his head
struck the brick roadway, stunning
him aud cutting his scalp. Mr.. Shinn
was picked up and carried into Mr..
w. F. Creighton's store, whore he re-
ceiyed attention and he was subse-
quently sent to the Alexandria Hospi-
tai where his bead was dressed. His
injury is not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
WASHINGTON STREET METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH.

Christmas will be celebrated by three
special services on Sunday. At $3.50
a. m. there will be union service.
The Methodist Protestant congrega-
tons will join with the congregation OF
Washington street Methodist Episcopal
Church. South in an early celebration
of the Holy Sacrament. AT the eleven
O'Clock service, the pastor, Rev. ID. M.
Canter, will preach on The Message
of Christmas tide, and the following
musical programme will be rendered;
Anthem, Christians Awake Salute the
Happy Morn" P. A. Schneider; An
them; I'VE Have Seen His Star" Ca
Ieb Simpler; offertory solo: Dream
OF Peace" Adam Geibel, by Mrs.
Thomas Hulfsh. At 7:30 p. m. the
entire service will be given over to the
singing of the Christmas Cantata, The
Morning STAR" by John Spencer
Camp. This is a very elaborate and
beautiful composition, and will be one
of the musical events OF the season.
Those taking part in this service are;
sopranos-Misses Vierkorn, Myers,
Pollard, Newton, Pierpoiut, Field, Bag
pett Davis, Mrs. Smithers, Mrs. Field,
Mrs. Rosson, Mrs. 0utcalt. Altos
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Gillian, Mrs. Hulfsh.
Tenors-Messrs. Boyer, Luckett, Will
kins, Hill. Basses-Messrs. Dinwiddie,
Outcalt, Dettor, Wright, Hand. Orga-
nist-Mrs. George E. Warfeld. VIC
linist-Mr. A. L. Jameson. The public
is cordially invited to each OF these
services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
WORK COMPLETED.

The work OF remodeling the castle
hall of Oriental Lodge, No. 6, knights
OF Pythias, on north Pitt Streets com
pleted, and the committee who had the
work in charge deserves great praise.
The hall has been beautifully papered
and painted throughout. All property
rooms have been made to open in the
lodge rooms proper, making it more
convenient for degree work. reception
or banquet hall has been added, also
an up-to-date bath and toilet room,
which go to make the hall one OF the
prettiest and most coy lodge rooms IN
this city. The lodge room proper is
decorated in green and gilt paper, with
the same effect OF trimming as the
lodge room. These effects, under the
light OF the new chandeliers, makes a
beautiful contrast, and are pleasing to
the eye. Arrangements are beng
made for home coming convention Of
Oriental Lodge, January 10, 1911.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
GAMBLERS FINED.

Thomas Slower appeared 10 the Po-
lice Court this morning as complainant
against two men who, be alleged, were
conducting gambling house on King
street. He stated that he visited the
place last Saturday night when he lost
$14. He said he went there again
Sunday night and left about 50 out OF
pocket. He further ayerred that he
took two drinks OF liquor in the place
and was satisfied from his subsequent
experience that he was doped. Several
witnesses testified that Slower had a
reputation for 'squealing" and it was
also asserted that he had made propo-
sition to one OF the proprietors OF the
house that he bring certain people
to the place in order that they might
be fieeced, also that the complainant
was a card sharp who was looking for
suckers and got skinned. The two
men who we're charged with conducting
the house we're fined $50 each and three
men who we're shown to have been
gambling we're fined S. each. The ac-
cused we're represented by Mr.. Robin
son Moncure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The shortest day OF the year.
The market will be closed on Monday
next.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Board OF Police Commissioners Will d.
held tonight.
The next annual inspection OF the
Alexandra Light Infantry will be held
on April 7 next.
Civil service examinations Will DC
held on January 1919 for assistant en-
gineer in forest products, Department
Of Agriculture, and on January q for
physical director in Indian service.
The Theological Seminary near this
city will close for the holidays tomor-
row and will reopen on "Wednesday
January 4.
BY order OF Judge Barley Mr.. n. >.
Greenaway, clerk of the cou,ts has
placed copy OF the grand jury's last
report in the hands OF Chief Goods OF
the police force.
The pupils OF st. Mary's Academy
are this evening holding their Christ
mas celebration in Lyceum hall. The
programme as published yesterday is
being carried out.
Marriage license we're issued in
Washington yesterday to james Moran
and Blanche A Suthhard, both OF Alex
andria; Guy r. Lemley, and Irene E.
Redfern, both OF Strasburg, and TO
Joseph NJ. FAINT, OF Culpeper, and Anna
B. Carter. OF Berryvile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
Civic IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Civic Improvement League was held
last night at the Chamber OF Commerce
Mr.. Taylor Burke, the PRECEDENT, pre-
siding.
Reports OF progress were made by
chairmen of various committees.
A letter from Mr.. E. ii. Coapman,
vice president and general manager OF
the Southern Railway was submitted
by the chairman of the street commit
tee in compliance with whose request
the Southern Railroad grants to the
Civic improvement League the use OF
Windmill Hill, for park and play
ground. 1t was moved that the offer
OF the railroad be accepted with thanks.
Various other matters of business and
interest to the league were transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
FINFD TEN DOLLARS.

A young white man, who gave his
name as John Sullivan, met Officers
Reed and Kell on King street
about two O'Clock this morning and
tod them be had been assaulted by a
negro near the Union station. The Off
Gers went to the depot whore they
found a negro named George Smith
who was identified by Sullivan as his
assailant. The negro resisted arrest
and the officers were forced to use
their sticks on him. They found a
screwdriyer on Smith which Sullivan
said the negro used on him. The ac-
cused was brought before the Police
Court this morning and fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
RED CROSS SEALS.

Every consumptiye uncared ior is
public danger, yet only one-tentn 0,
the cases are in all the hospitals and
sanitariums. That means that hioe'
tenths OF the victims are lighting the
dread enemy in these homes, either
inteligently or otherwise. The plan Of
the Christmas seal inaugurated IN this
country by the Red Cross means great
recruiting for the army already enlist
ed to battle with the plague. 1t is
good fighting for it shoots straight at
the mark.
The plan is admirable because it is
observation-disclosures it will help TO
teach both old and young that it is the
duty of one and all to help lift the bur-
dens OF tuberculosis which weighs upon
the whole community. Those are the
practical material merits of the Red
Cross seals. But there is another side.
Those little Merry Christmas" squares
are gifts that not only will do good, but
will do the giver good. Remember
every stamp is bullet in the hght
against tuberculosis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

At the annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Charlottesville g. Rapi
dan Railroad Company held at the Citi
zens National Bank today the following
board Of directors was chosen: Messrs
A. B. Andrews, Julian T. Burke, Ed
ward L. Daingerfeld, William DIT
Pont, w. E. Manor, John B. Moor
and H. G. Ansley. The directors ther
elected the following officers: A. B
Andrews, president; r. D. Landlord
secretary; II. G. Ansley, treasurer, aDC
A II Plant. auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
STATE INSPECTOR IN THE CITY.

Paul Garrett, an inspector for the
Virginia food department, visited this
city yesterday for the purpose OF as
certaining whether the laws relating to
cut door displays of meats, poultry,
fruits, ETC., are being observed. The
official on this (his first visit to Alex
andria merely served notice upon those
whom he found violating the law that
n repetition would result in prosecu-
cution and imposition OF the
iine provided in such cases. Mr..
Garrett also stated that he had
found number of stores where the
state food laws were being violated,
but in each instance the proprietor
promised to conform to the regula-
tons.
In all cases where inspections were
the proprietors signifed their purpose
to observe the laws in future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
THE WEATHER.

Last night was another cold night,
the mercury getting down as low as 10
degrees. Much ice formed on the
river, but so far steamboat navigation
has not been ipterferred with. There
is much snow and ice still on the streets
and it is probable that it will remain
for some time as the temperature
still keeps below the freezing point AT
noon the mercury stood at so degrees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
POLICE COURT.
CJustice II. B. Cation presiding.]

fJustice II. B. Cation presiding.l
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Benjamin Scrivener, charged with
dsorderly conduct, was fined So.
William O'Conner, charged with
carrying concealed weapons, was fined
$50.
George Smith, colored, charged with
assaulting John Sullivan, was fined $40.
General" Grayson. charged with
disorderly conduct. forfeited his collat-
eral by failing to appear.
Two men, charged with conducting
gambling house, were fined 500 each,
and three men, charged with gambling,
were fined So each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED

Marion J.. Williams, Of Linden, Va,
complained to the Washington police
Yesterday that he had been robbed OF
two gold watches and purse contain
ing $50 by a man who acted as a guide.
John A. Garrison. a painter, was later
arrested and charged with the theft.
According to the police, one OF the
stolen watches was found on Garrison.
He denied, however, that he took the
watches, and said that he played craps
with the farmer. The police say Will
lians was either drugged and rob
bed or robbed while asleep. Williams
- never played gambling game
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
FINED TWENTY DOLLARS.

Officers Gsrvey, Roland and Nichol-
son last night arrested young man
named William O'Connor, who, it was
alleged, had assaulted three women in
the northeastern section Of the city.
Upon being searched at the station
house black jack was found in one oil
his pockets. He was brought before
the Police Court this morning and
fined twenty dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
DEATH OF LOUIS WEBER.

Louis Weber, a well-known must
clan. died last night at his home, 725
Seventh street southeast. Washington,
from second paralytic stroke. Mr..
Weber was born in Baltimore in 1884
and came toWashington at the age OF A
wears. He was well-known in this city
and in by-gone years Weber's orchestra
furnished music for many Of the dances
given here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
DRAWING FOR DOLL HOUSE.

The drawing of the lucky number
for the doll house donated for the
benefit Of the Childrens' Home will
take place this evening at s O'Clock al
Mr.. Edgar Warfeld's drug store. The
number drawn will be placed in bis
window and will also be published in
tomorrow afternoons Gazette. The
person holding the winning ticket will
please report to Mrs. R. S. Barrett,
4Os Duke street, and receive the dol
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21

II YOU are suffering from bilious
ness, constipation, indigestion, chronic
headache, invest one cent in a postal
card, send to Chamberlain Medicine
Co., Des Moines, Iowa, with your
name and address plainly on the back,
and they will forward you free sam
ule OF Chamoerlain's Stomach aud
Liver Tablets. Sold by w. f. Creigh-
ton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Edmond P. cambridge, OF West
Virginia, is spending the holidays with
her parents. Bishop and Mrs. A. 5.
Lloyd. i,
Fitzhugh Lee, son OF Captain and
Mrs. d. If. Lee, who has been quite
i'll with typhoid fever at his home near
Fredericksburg is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21

A-lYe, s. o
I oar.| g.. sa t.i nce en y
he -.Ilt reno T.
.. on8cr .uou Es ye
suffered great pam from rreuinaIism
Sunday night, and his condition grew
somewhat alarming. He spenta rest
less night and was extremely uncom-
Portable at O'Clock Monday morning.
At noon, however, he was reported
resting quietly, although he is still be-
lieyed to be in danger. = Richmond
Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21

EXECUTORS N0TICE.- Having quail,
T. flied as executor of the estate OF
MARC ARET BRENT, deceased, all per:
sons having claims against the SAID
estate are hereby notified 10 present the
same to me duly verified for settlement
and all persons indebted TO SAID estate
are hereby notified TO make prompt pay
ment of their Indebtedness to me.
John d. NORMOYLE, Executor.
decl5 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
SCHOOL CELEBRATION

The primary and beginners, classes
OF the Washington Street NJ. E. Church
South will hold their Christmas cele-
bration on Tuesday afternoon, Deem
Der p, and the celebration for the main
school will be held on Wednesday
night. the 2Sth. Both servic S will be
in the Young Peoples Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
MAN DROWNED.

Officers Of the steamer Capital City,
y mich arrived from the lower river this
morning, reported that man. whose
name they were unable to learn, was
drowned at Chaptico last night. The
man walked overheard and ropes were
thrown TO him from the steamer, but
he did not avail himself Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21

Mrs. Edward Psyson Terhune, better
known as Marian Harland, today cele'
brated her SOth birthday by entertain
ing her eleven children and grand chill
dren at dinner in her home in New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
W c T u CHANGE OF DAY.

Beginning with Wednesday, Deem.
Der 2Sth, the Allison W. G. 4. U. will
hold its weekly meeting on "Wednesday
afternoon at 8 O'Clock in the parlors OF
the Children's Home, instead OF for
Thursday, as formerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
DEATHS.

Mr.. George H. Rodgers, who had
been i'll OF pneumonia, died at his
home, Ala south Lee street, last night.
The deceased leaves several children.
Miss Mary c. Ellis, g former resident
of this city, died in Washington last
pioht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
FUNERAL.

The funeral OF the late George H.
Bender took place this afternoon from
the residence on Lee street, between
Duke and Wolfe. The services were
conducted by Rev. Messrs. Watson and
Landlord.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
prl1ANcE FIRE COMPANY.

A meeting of the Reliance Steam Fire
Engine Company was held last night Mt
which considerable business OF interest
20 the organization was transacted.
Arrangements we're made for al oyster
roast at the meeting on the third Tues
day in January when officers will be
elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
THE SURPRISE THEATRE.

The American Male and Female
Minstrel will be the Christmas feature
at the Surprise Theatre. This troupe
has teen materially enlarged since Its
former exhibition in Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21

NOTICE The annual meeting Of the
IN stockholders Of tina ONTARIO
APARTMENT HOUSE COMPANY for
the election Of a board OF directors for
the ensuing year VIII bs held at the Of
fee Of the company, No: LIS south Rcyal
street, Alexandria, Va, TUESDAY,
CHARLES ID, WALcoTT, President.
4. Y, " M,.aLAcALrSl sseFsnry'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21

A pair of stay at home comfortable
SHIPPERS is what he wants. " Large
fine. beautiful designs. Comfortable
styles. Cut Prices, " ]. a, Marshall,
= Rrep 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-21
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair and continued
60! tonight. Thursday fair and warmer;
lon 81 temperature tonight about 10 de-
grc :: moderate westerly winds, becom-
inf variable.