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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
MarI< Twain In a Fog.

Mark Twain's former lecture man
ager told this story Of an entertain
ment given by the humOrist in London
during a heavy fog: zone night the
queens concert rooms were like a
smokehouse, and l saw from my chair
in the royal box a shadOwy dress coat,
supported by pair of shadowy trou-
sers, girdled by the faint halo OF the
Intellectual fOotllghts. a voice was in
the air, but 1t was difficult to locate 1t
with any degree Of certainty The ap-
parently headless trunk of the lecturer
told what he knew of our fellow saw
ages, the Sandwich Islanders, and at
Intervals out of the depths ascended
the mufled murmur Of an audience In
visible to the naked eye. Mark began
his lecture on this occasion with del
icate allusion to the weather and said,
perhaps you can't see me, but l am
here -
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Improving on Horse Power.

In Venezuela many years ago q
wealthy agriculturlst was appointed
minister Of marine. Being hard
worker, he asked at once for particu-
lars of the feet. The secretary brought
him particulars about the only war
ship. The details gave length, tonnage
and horse power. At this last the min
ister stopped the secretary and babe
him write down quickly an order to
the chief of customs, ''Take out these
400 horses at once, and l Will send you
good mules in their places" explaining
that mules were much more econOm-
ical both as regards food and ability
to withstand fatigue.
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alexandria Gazette.
TUESDAY EVENING. JULY IA, 1908.
C1erI. at the Speakers Desk.

The speakers right hand man is call
ed "clerk at the speakers desk" ana 10
one of the most useful men In lhe
house of representatives. 1t Is MS ousi-
ness 10 know things, all things; IN
fact, everything connected WIN Iegls-
Iation. He must know parliamentary
law. presidents of the house and must
have them ready at a seconds nouce,
so that they may be cited by the speak
er or the chairman Of the committee OF
the whole house whenever a point OF
order is raised or parliamentary point
is to be decided He must know all the
members of the house and from what
state they come in order to tell the
sneaker or the chairman how 10 rec
ognize them when they ADDRESS the
Dresidlng officer. He must know all
the secretaries of the president ana
clerks of the senate, so as to tell the
presiding officer when there Is mes
sage from the president or the senate
to be received by the house. lie Keeps
the time or men who are addressing
the house. and the hammer falls
when he says that man has consum-
cd his allotted time. OF all these
tasks the greatest is TO be well in
formed upon parliamentary law. There
is no index to parliamentary rulings,
and many points are found by the
man who will delve and dig and study
the subject all the time.-Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

When he was but a schoolboy in the
Jesuits' college at DiJon jacques Bos-
suet was known as one OF the best
classical scholars in Europe.
At eight Louis de Bourbon, prince OF
Condo, was a perfect Latin scholar.
Three years later he published work
on rhetoric, and at seventeen he was
appointed governor of Burgundy.
Fenelon displayed so much pressclty
that he won fame as preacher of rare
eloauenee when he was but fifteen
years of age Pascal wrote treatlses
on acoustics at twelve, at which age he
was busily occupied in constructing
elaborate circulating machines, and AT
sixteen he published his treatise on
"Conic Sections" which Descartes re-
fused to believe was not the work OF a
great master.
John Stuart Mill was studying Greek
at three, had practically mastered the
language at seven and year later
was acting as schOOlmaster to his
younger brothers and sisters. John
Ruskin actually produced manu-
script work in three volumes before
he reached his seventh birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Washington, Alexandria &
Mt. Vernon Railway.
In effect May 3, 1908.
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA.

For Washington, from corner King and
Royal streets, week days, at 545, 6l5, 30,
6 So, 710, 80, 745, 756, SIS, $50, 900,
80, 1000 1925, 10 so, II 20 and II AZ a. m.
u 20, u 46 90, 20, 46, 2 10, TAG, 3 %, 80,
46, 4 10, 4 SO, 455, 5 49, 5 40, Cos, 6 80, So,
10, 7 so, 80, 9 10, 8 So 10 30 and IL 20 p. m.
Sundays-7OO, S15, 900, 945, 10 %, 10 30.
II 20 and II 90 a. m, 1920, 1850, 100 l 80
2 go $50, 3 20, $50, 400, 45O, $40, $50, 6&
so, 720, Z so, $50, 10, so, 10 30, II 20p. m
Leave Alexandria for -Four Mile Run lin
addition to local trains for Washington, week
days, at II So p. m. and II IS a. m. Sundays
II SO p. m. and 1235a. IN.
LEAVE WASHINGTON.
For Alexandria, from the corner Of Pennsyl.
vania avenue and 13l street, week days, 20
80, 705, $50, 80, sos, S35, 905, 935,
| 1000 1925, II 90, IL 30 a. m. IL 90 noon, II 90
| 70 40, los (express), %, l 55, 202 (express)
2 80, 2 90, 30, 405, 10, 435, 455, ~, so
8 80. sos, $50 7O5, us, 700, s 80, 10, 8 80
10 80, IL 20 D. m. and u 03 midnight.
Sundays 40, 900, 945, $50, II 90, II 30
a. m. 200 noon, - 30 90, 30, zoo, 2 30,
90, 3 80, 400, 80, 500 5 80, 100, 80, 90,
and u 03 midnight
FOR MOUNT VERNON.
Leave Alexandria for Mount Vernon, week
udys, OOZ, 0Z, III 81, III 0S n. III. IL %, %
80, 327, 4 Is, 447, 40 and 8 OF D. m.
Sundays-702, 93S a. M, II 80, 80, 4H
40 and 0 OF p. m.
FOR RossLYE
Leave Alexandria for Rosslyn, week days,
7 10, 7 So, 8 80, &c., 1000, 1850, II AZ a. m,
u 46, 246, S46, 4S6, 5 20, 8 As, $50, g. 90 and
30 p. m.
sundays-s Is, 90, AS, 1850, n5Oa. m.
1850, 100, $50, $50, 450, $50, $50 and
Z 90 p. m.
Leave Rosslyn for Alexandria, week days,
749, s 80, 9O3, Q 80, 10 80, IL 81, a. M, u 81,
l 81, 327, 4S2, 5 10, 602, 629, 702, IA and
snndays-s5s, 9 4S, 1927, 1l27an., 1927,
127, 227, 327, 427, 527, 627, 727 and 8 %
p. m.
Baggage checked and carried on the follow
ing trains from Alexandria for Washingtc
week days: $50 and 10 % a. m, 90,
COZ p. m.
Sundays IL a. m. and 20 p. m.
Parcels carried.
Freight carried daily morning and evening
in each direction. No freight accepted unles
delivered at the station at least 30 minutes be
fore the departure Of the freight trains.
CLARENCE p. KING, j. COLyIN,
President. Superintendent.
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A Good Place to stop.

He really ought not to have gone
into the Latin class that day. He was
called up first and read as far as he
had prepared. Then he skirmished on
n little further. This is the way 1t
went:
81. Ulysses, saw her Dido's) heaven
" form advancing like goddess in
the sunlight. l sprang toward her,
and she welcomed me. Her hair fell
down upon her shoulders like the sun
beams on Olympus. Her eyes shone
like two Jewels of the sea. II threw
my arms-my arms-about-about her
her neck-neck. and-and-thats as
far as l got. professor. "-Exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
AUCTION SALES.


DY VIRTUE OF DEED OF TRUST
ID dated the 25th day Of January, 1882; re,
corded in Liber B, No. 5, page 81, of the deed
books of Fairfax county, Va, executed to the
undersigned trustee by Jonathan Magarity
and wife. the undersigned trustee at the re-
quest of the party thereby secured, default
having been made III the payment Of the IN
debtedness thereby secured, will offer for SAFE
at public auction in front of the Court House
of said Fairfax county, at II o'clock, on
MONDAY, MAY IS, 1908
fCountv Court day., THAT TRACT OF
LAND wherein NJ. q. Dixon resides, located
nrincjpally within the corporate limits OF the
town of Vienna, in Providence district OF SAID
county. on the old road leading from Fairfax
q. n. TO said town Of Vienna, adjoining the
lands of Hunter. Moore and others, and con-
tanning 1876 acres more or less. said land is
mostly cleared and is very well adapted 10
farming. 1t ia improved by commodlous
frame dwelling-house and Outbuildings. ms
is very valuable property:
Terms of SALE So much cash In hand as
will be required to pay the expenses OF sale
and the sum Of 100000 with interest thereon
from January %, 1902, and the residue on
credit of one, two and three years IN equal
installments, to bear interest from day OF sale
and to be secured by deed Of trust on the
property sold. -
Fairfax c. H., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

II want you to notify the paper man
not to leave this Social Recorder here
ln the future" said Mr.. Lucky Strike
TO his life partner.
"Why?" inquired Mrs. Strike.
"Why, they've got story here about
that young chump who is going to mar
" Laura and refer TO him as her
finance"
ooh. I see-a typographical error"
Typographical error! Bah! Error OF
fact. have been her finance for the
last twenty years, and, judging from
the prospects of the young man she IN
sists is the only one she will ever mar
nv. I will continue to act in that capac-
lty for the next twenty. Stop the pa
per."-Philadelphi Times.
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Samuel III. Lnnt. Auctioneer.

PURSUANT TO A DECREE RENDER
1 ed by the Corporation Court Of tins city
on the 26th day Of June, 1903, IN the chancery
cause of Martha Kemper Ruffner, at yer, VS..
Harriet Kemper Redmond, ct ais, therein de-
pending. the undersigned, who, by said de-
cree was appointed Commissioner for the
purpose, will offer for sale, at public auction,
in front of the ERoyal street entrance to the
Market Building, in the city OF Alexandra
Virginia, On
WEDNESDAY, July Is, 1908,
at 1890 o'clock p. m. that house and lot in
this city. known as No. 423 north Henry
street. described as follows, tO-wlt:
Beginning on the east side of Henry street
at a point IFS feet south Of the intersection
with Oronoco street, and running thence south
on Henry street 20 feet, more or less thence
east. parallel with OronOcO street, lis feet
thence north, parallel with Henry street ~
feet more or less thence west llS feet to the
point of beginning it being the same prop
erty which was conveyed TO Daniel kempel
by Daniel Crigler and wife, by deed dated
November %, 1892, and recorded IN
deed book 49, page 1876, of the Alexandra
City land records.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash and the
balance in six and twelve months, the defer
red payments to be evidenced by the notes o.
the purchaser, bearing interest at 6 per cent
per annum. and the title TO be retained unit
the whole of the purchase money is paid. Of
all cash at the option Of the purchaser. Con
veyancing at the cost Of the purchaser.
GARDNER /. BOOTHE,
Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
LEGAL NOTICES.

UIRGINIA.-In the clerks Office Of the
Corporation Court Of the city Of Alexan-
dria, on the 9th day Of June, 1908.
Alice G. Holmes
VS.. In Chancery.
Charles Holmes
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain a
divorce vinculo matrimonii. for the com.
plainant from the defendant, and for general
relief
happening by an affidavit fled in this cause
that the defendant, Charles Holmes, is a
nonresident of this State: 1t is ordered,
That said defendant appear here within fifteen
days after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect his interest in
this suit, and that copy Of ibis order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,
newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dria, once a week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House Of this city. A c0py-TEsTE:
JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk,
by NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, ID. c.
c. c. Carlin p. q. je29 w4w-m
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R.F. Knox. Auctioneer.

IL. r. hDOA, AucuOnecT.
RY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- made by Patrick w. Buckner and Lottie
r. Buckner, his wife, to the trustees of the
New Era Building Association of Alexandria,
Virginia, bearing date on the Sth day of
March, 1893, and Of record in the land records
of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, in Deed
Book No 49, page 304, and by direction OF
the board Of directors of the said association,
default having been made in the payment OF
the amount secured by said deed of trust, the
undersigned trustee Of the said association will
offer for sale at public auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 18th day Of July, 1908,
at u o'clock M, in front of the Royal street
entrance TO the Market building, ALL THAT
LOT OF GROUND WITH THE BUILD
INGS THEREON, in the said city Of Alex
andria, and bounded as follows, tO-wit Begin
ming on the west side Of Patrick street ia feet
south Of Princess street, and running thence
south on Patrick street IA feet thence west
So feet thence north, parallel to Patrick
street, IA feet, and thence east 5S feet to the
beginning, with all appurtenances.
Z Terms Of sale Cash.
All costs of conveyancing at the expense OF
the purchaser.
JAMES NJ. BUCKNER,
WILLIAM II. MADELLA, Trustees.
WILLIAM II. DAVIS,
je30 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
ApoIIo,s Favorite instrument.

Apollo was the old god of music, and
his favOrite instrument, the Tyre, was
invented by Mercury. When the latter
was four hours old he found the shell
of a tortoise and made it into a Tyre
with nine strings in honor of the nine
muses., This instrument Mercury gave
to Apollo, who became a wonderful
player upon it, The Tyre was used by
the Greeks in olden times, and from it
was fashioned the harp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Matrimonial Dyspepsia

"Well, how do you like married life?''
inquired the friend.
Not at ALL" replied the man who
had married money and was suffering
for 1t. I'm q case of matrimonial dys-
pepsia."
Matrimonial dyspepslaW
"Yes. She never agrees with me;
she's too rich. Philadelphia Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

Many queer customs and usages are
prevalent among the COssacks. No man
changes his clothes on a Monday. On
Thursday no fat or flesh meat must be
picked or cOrned. Wool is not spun
on a holiday. A hen is always given
an uneven number of eggs TO hatch,
never an even number. Bones left from
Il dinner at funeral are thrown into
the river, and at the same meal no
one dare cut bread; 1t must always be
broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Washington Southern Ry
Schedule in effect May "a, 1908.

Schedule in effect May "a, 1903.
Trains leave station corner Fayette and
Cameron streets for Washington and points
north at IA, s OF and 9 "a a. M, II II, 254
200, s 10, and II % p. m, week days.
Sundays IL, 9 "a and IL 43 a. m.,' co,
8 10 and IL % p. m.
For Fredericksburg, Richmond and points
south sya at so 49, 90 srd 9cd and xoet a. daTs
Sundays-44S 756 and IL OF a. m, 3 SO
80 (local, and 10 p. m.
Accommodation for Quantico 7 Sc a. m. Sum
day only and "A p m. week days. S26 p.
m. except Saturday.
w. d. DUKE, c. ". CULP, w. p. TAYLOR
Gen. Man. Asst Gen. Man. Traf. Man.
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DRUGGISTS.
c. L. LEADBEATER, c. G. LEADBEATEh
p. 6. LFADBEATRR. J. LRADBEATER
E. S. Leadbeater 4 Sons,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS
1O5 and 1O7 south Fairfax street.

1O5 and 107 south Fairfax street,
Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Spices, Drug
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
]. C. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas d
Co. Is Tinted Gloss and Prepared Paints, DC.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharmaceutical
preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c, direct from the manufactur-
ers. We are therefore enabled to supply the
trade with all goods usually carried by we'll
appointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. All goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our specially. We. guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Cores
DOndence invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
TELEPHONE EXCHANGES.


Southern Bell & Co, operator
Southern Railway Co, freight yard
Southern Railway Co, w 90
Southern Express Co
Standard Oil Company
Stump, Rev ]
Stevens, Moses
Stuart, Douglass, Office
Summers, c. w, residence
Smoot, jr, w A
Shulnan. L
Smoot w B, residence
Schaffer, c A & Co. florist
Smith, + l.
Strauss, II, residence
Timberman, c 7 C, residence
The Old Dominion Glass Co
Tackett & Marshall
Telephone Exchange chief operator
Theological Seminary
Uhler, w NJ
Virginia Glass Works
W., A & Mt Vernon Ry Co
w, A & Mt y Ry Co, Payne street
Watkins, J B
Wattles, r II
Warfeld, jr, r
Notwithstanding
Warfeld, ST Edgar
Washington Steamboat Co
Wheatley, B, residence
We'll Bros
Western Union Telegraph Company
White, Wythe
Wheatley, B
Wildt, II
Williamson, MI
wilkins, Captain Jno T
Wingfeld, S T, residence 81
Wolford, Lorenzo, residence
Wise, Mrs Peter
Woolls, w p
Zimmerman, r, residence
Zimmerman, J r, Office
Zimmerman, Chas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
just About Bedtime

take Little Early Riser-it will cure con-
stipation, biliousness and liver troubles. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are different from
other pills. They do not grippe and break
down the mucous membranes of the stomach,
liver and bowels, but cure by gently arousing
the secretions and giving strength to these
organs, Sold by Z, 5, Leadbeater Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
MEETINGS.

INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND
L LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHING
TON, d. c. Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting Of the INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
OF WASHINGTON, ID. c., will be held at
the Office Of Judge j. X. NJ. Norton, No. 1913
south Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va, at
lO:45 a. m. WEDNESDAY, July %, 1908, for
the election Of directors for the ensuing year
and the transaction Of any other appropriate
business. CHARLES LYMAN,
je22 I'd President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

For a lazy liver try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They in
vigorate the liver, aid the digestion, reg
ulate the bowels and prevent bilious
attacks. For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Poor Smile.

81 never saw any one so timid as
Henpeck Is" remarked Wigger. "Why,
he's like mouse in his own house"
NONSENSE exclaimed Wager. Ills
wife isn't the least bit afraid Of him."
STRAY Stories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

Hives are terrible torment to the little
folks. and to some older ones. Easily cured.
Doan's Ointment never fails Instant relief,
permanent cure. AT any drugstore, 90 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

!. John S. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation
Court of The city of Alexandria, Virginia, do
hereby certify that Gardner l.. Boolhe, Com
missioner of Sale in the above entitled cause,
has given bond with approved security, in
accordance with the requirements Of the
aforementioned decree.
i've I'd. JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

There is more to be learned from one
living woman than from a whole
Smithsonian museum Of anthropology.
Life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
DRUGGISTS.
DRUGGISTS.
CORNER PRINCE AND FAIRFAX SITS.
Prescriptions a speciality,

English, French, German and Domestic
Toilet Soaps Genuine Farina Cologne; Mag
nolia, Hedyosimia, Geranium and Florida
Water: Genuine Lubin's Extracts; Spongess,
Hair Brushes and Combs; best English
Tooth Brushes; a full assortment of Patent
Medicines; COxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch,
Sea Moss Farine, Spices Of all kinds, and
select stock of all articles sold by druggists
at prices so low as the same quality can be OBJ
tanned elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court of the City Of Alexandria,
on the 10th day Of July, 1908.
De Lancey w. Gill
VS.. In Chancery.
Mary Irwin Gill.
Memo The object of this suit is to obtain
divorce vinculo matrimonii.
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Mary Irwin Gill, is
not resident Of this State II is ordered, That
said defendant appear here within fifteen days
after due publication of this order, and do
what is necessary to protect her interests in
this suit, and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette,
anewspaper published in the city of Alexand-
ria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the Court
House Of this city. A copy-Teste
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk,
by NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, d. c.
Norton & Boothe, p. q. jyl0 w4wtu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

The above sale has been postponed until
THURSDAY, JULY %, 1908, at the same
bour and plaee. je23 w-td-t
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TELEPHoNE EXCHANGES.

IEIEH HUME EzAOHA4NULH5s
~~---0~~-~-~-~---~~~~~~<>r~r
Manassas. Va, Shannon's drug store
Wellington, c C Leaehman
Haymarket Va, q II Hul6sh
Waverly, Va, E II Janney
Maple Grove, Va, DR. Chas II Janney
For rates apply to Central Office
PAY STATIONS.
Central Office
Fleischmann Hotel
Market House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Estate Agricultural and Mechanical College,
AT BLACKSBURG, VA.
A Southern ms titute of Technology.

Forty-ive instructors. Thoroughly equip
ped shops. laboratories and infrmary. Farm
of four hundred acres. Steam heating and
electric lights in dormitories. Degree courses
in Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil, Mechani.
cal and Electrical Engineering, Applied
Chemistry and General Science. Shorter
courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical
Mechanics.
Total cost Of session of nine months, includ-
ing tuition and other fees, board, washing,
textbooks, medical attendance. ETC., about
s195 90. Cost to State students, about $1,000.
Next session begins Sept. 81, 1908. For cata-
iogue and other information apply to j. NJ.
McBryde, Phi. d. LII. D., President.
20 ao1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-07-14

New PRUNES andAPRICOTs for sale by
]. C. MILBURN.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-04-18
The President on Trusts.

In his speech on trusts ct Milwaukee
President Roosevelt said:
mot only is the legislation recently
enacted effective but in my judgment
it was impracticable to attempt more"
He was demanding much more when
OH his stumping tour last fall. and
when his Attorney General was sug-
costing to Congressman Littlefield
what the President wanted done. Lit
tlefieId prepared the antitrust bill and
got it through the House. 1t was
pigeonholed in the Senate by order of
the trusts and with the expressed con-
sent of the President.
In his Milwaukee speech the Presi-
dent spoke sarcastically of alleged
remedies" that seek to destroy the
disease by killing the patient" He
then added: Others are so obviously
futile that it is somewhat difficult to
treat them seriously or as being adj
vanced in good faith. High among the
latter l place the effort to reach the
trust question by means of the tariff.
You can, of course, put an end to the
prosperity Of the trusts by putting an
end to the prosperity of the nation;
but the price for such action seems
high
Apparently President Roosevelt has
changed bis mind since he resigned
from the Free Trade Club in New
York, shortly after he was elected to
the Assembly there in 1884 on an in
dependent, fusion and anti-Platt tick
ct. He was then speaking strenuously
for free trade. and resigned only be-
cause he thought and said in letter
to Poultney Bigelow that he thought
that his membership would stand in
the way Of political promotion. He
said: Il am Republican first; free
trader afterwards" Now he appears
to be Republican first, last and al
ways. and has forgotten that he ever
was free trader. Politics certainly
produces some strange results ON eco
nonlic ideas.