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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-11-20
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Compulsory Education.
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might just as we'll be deprived Of the
same privilege, aud rather than send
them to school they allow them to idly
loaf around home, chew and smoke to-
bacco, and indulge in every vice and
sin that is known only to the ignorant
and lowly. Some may consider these
very extreme examples, but If they will
take the trouble to investigate they will
find more of these cases than they bad
any idea of before. The ignorant and
illiterate are nowhere needed, Educated
people are wanted In every walk and
occupation in life.
Miss Helen Freemon. in her article
of the 18th, strongly emphasizes this
fact, and she presents existing condi-
tions in this County, as they are, ma
king a strong plea for Compulsory Edu
cation supt. Mynders says: "The
wealth Of nation depends upon the
education of its people" And in his
tory you cannot find an ignorant ma
tiOn that was wealthy, nor a wealthy
nation composed of illiterate people.
In writing from the far-away New
Zealand Islands, William Bruce Letting
we'll has the following to say about
Compulsory Education;-"C Compulsory
Education in New Zealand is Law
which the women of the Colony believe
in, and which they had much to do il
enacting. 1t is not necessary to turn
to the Statute books to find there is sucf
law, for it is visible daily and it
beneficial effects are seen and felt every
where, from home to factory, from shol
to fields, from hut to palace. You Sc
its good results when you converse witt
the business man and when you stOl
; for a moment to listen to the chatte
: of bevy of girls who await an incom
ing steamer. Pupils must begin al
tending school at the age of seven an
continue until the age of fourteen IN
less prior to that time they are able t
: pass the fourth grade This fourt
grade, when passed, is equivalent t
being prepared for high school in Amel
lea. There is no way for children
avoid going to school if they are phys
ically able to do so. Even their paren
are not depended upon to keep thel
in school. but their absence is attendJ
; to by an officer whose duty it is to loo
after truants and he does it most effect
ually: When you consider that mo
of the people Of the colony attende
these schools and many of them contil
ued through New Zealand colleges, equ
to our own,it is no wonder that statisti
show that there is less illiteracy in IL
islands Of New Zealand than any 9th,
country in the world No child ci
obtain employment in any store, facto
or other place, unless he or she has q
) tanned the age of fourteen years, and |
teachers certificate can show that he {
she has passed the fourth standal
grade in school,"
Now Tennesseans, "a long pull,
strong pull and a pull together f
Compulsory Education.
G. R. E.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
LOCAL BREVTTIES.

Saturday will be Athletic Day at the
Episcopal High School near this city.
The Alexandra National Bank will
be closed on election day, next Tuesday.
Mr.. George McCauley has purchased
from Mr., Sorrell house ana lot in Del
Ray, and will remove to that place
during The next few days.
Four freight cars we're precipitsted
down an embsnkment in the Potomac
yards north of this city last night. The
accident is said to have en- caused by
the spreading Of the rails.
Robert Jennings started his winter
fishing at Psssspatanzy shore on the
Potomac last week and is catching from
so to rs punches at haul. The catch
is composed Of rock, perch and river
cats
Mr. John d. Normoyle, real estate agent.
has sold for Mr.. Julius Pe'tOn, two building
lois on Court House square, to Mr.. Charles
W. Sullivan. Mr.. Sullivan will improve
same bv the erection OF a modern six room
brick dwelling
lust received one boat load jackson Greek
oysters, large and fine. Chesapeake Fish and
Oyster Co .tran1. between King and Prince
streets.
Fined CLANS 30 cents a dozen. Oysters
fried. stewed or raw. Dining room open on
Sunday during oyster season. c. II. Zim-
man, Market space. feb 26n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Sentenced to be Hanged.

Judge Barley, of the Corporation
Court, today heard arguments on tne
motion for Dew trial Tor howaru
Banks. colored, who was recently found
guilty of the murder of Thomas Elzey,
elso colored. Banks was represented oy
Messrs Lewis Fl. Macheu and Il. y.
l.. Moncure and the State BY Common
wealth's Attorney Brent.
In the motion maize by Banks for q
new trial this morning Mr.. Moncure
made an able argument, and insisted
that motive had not been proven.
He was followed by Mr. Brent for the
Commonwealth, who reviewed TIE incl
denis at the trial to show that malice
had been shown.
Senator Machen followed in q speech
of one and ha.f hours, and made an
exhaustive argument in favor OF Banks.
Judge Barley overruled this motion,
and. as stated above, sentenced Banks TO
be hanged on Friday, January ii, lSo''
The judgment Of the court was sus-
pended, on motion of the accused, Tor
sixty days in order TO let him apply to
the SupTeme Court for q writ Of error
and supersedess. ,
During the arguments the question OF
the number of bar-rO0ms IN Aexandrla
came 40, aud 1t Was shown that these
bar.rooms had existed for years, aud 1t
was now a difficult proposition which
should be revoked All of them stood
upon the same footing, but it was as
sumed that any person who had license,
and should vi late the Law would have
his license revoked.
When sentence was pronounced there
was quite crowd in the count room,
mostly colored people. To the usual
question asked the prisoner by the Clerk
il he had anything to say why sentence
should not be pronOunced, Banks re-
piled that he threw himself on the mercy
of the court. The scene was very solemn
and impressive and when Judge Barley
pronounced the sentence OF death the
mother of Banks sobbed hysterically and
left the court room. This was the hrst
time Judge Barley has ever pronounced
the death sentence and he was vlsloly
affected while doing 80.
Banks, it will be remembered, shot
and killed Thomas Elzey in a saloon 10
the northeastern section of the city early
on the night of October A He was ex-
amined 10 the Police Court next morn
ing, sent on to the grand jury and SUBJ
sequeutly indicted. He was later placed
on trial and a verdict declaring him
guilty of murder in the first degree re-
turned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Personal.

Tie family Of Mr.. J t. Preston ar
rived here yesterday from high Point,
N. G. Mr.. Preston who Was recently
chosen secretary of the Alexandra
Chamber of Commerce 10 expected here
tomorrow or next day.
Mr.. Clifford Dunn, Of West virginia,
is in the city on short visit to his
brother, City Engineer E. G. Dunn.
Mr.. C.,ds Bruin, formerly OF this city
but now of Pittsburg, was painfully hurt
Yesterday by being caught between tSo
cars. Mr.. Elmer Bruin, of this city,
will 90 to Pittsburg tonight to see his
brother.
Mr.. R. S. Windsor. it,, has gone to
Panama, where he has secured a position
With The government.
Mr.. w. P. Taylor, who has been visit
ing IN Richmond, Norfolk and Altoons,
Pa has returned.
Miss Alma Gray who has been visiting
her aunts, the Misses Hunter, has return
ed TO ner home in Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
The Trial of Policemen.

Hearing of testimony in the trial OF
Capt w. Fl. Mathews and Lieut. Will
ian B. Mulhall. charged with con-
duct unbecomiug police officers, was re-
sumed yesterday afternoon before the
Washington police trial board. j. I.
Robey, a railroad man, declared he was
struck by Que OF Capt Mathews men
while in the act of assisting in the rescue
of Engineer Hugh Murphy. Robey ex-
planned that he was kneeling beside the
engine when one of the officers struck
him on the jaw, hooking him to the
ground. subsequently, he said, he was
forced through the lines and told not to
again come near the scene Several
olher witnesses also testified. The pros
ecution will rest its case this morning
after which the witnesses for Capt.
Matthews will be heard. More than
a score of witnesses will be examined,
and the trial will probably consume most
of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Returned Home.

Two young women, one l6 years old,
aud the other II, left their homes in the
southwestern section of the city last
Sunday afternoon, as was supposed, to
attend Sunday school. 1t is said that
they did not return to their homes until
last night. The young women, it SUBJ
sequently appeared, proceeded in the
direction of Theological Seminary and
were later seen going in the direction OF
St. Assph Junction. The matter WAS
reported to the station house and up to
Z O'Clock last night the police had been
unable to locate the young women. They
later returned home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Death of Mr.. Wolf.

Mr.. William G. Wolf, an old aud we'll
known resident, died at bis home, south
east corner of King and Fayetle streets,
last night. The decreased had been
sufferer from organic troubles for long
time. He was born in Washington 81
years ago, and WAS a son of the late
William Wolf, who many years ago
conducted a bakery on the south
side of Wolfe street, between Fairfax
and Zee. He later removed the bakery
to upper King street. The subject OF
this notice was quiet and respected
citizen. He had been engaged in the
baking business since boyhood. He
leaves a widow and four children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
and U.>.
The New ElecuA

The work of placing q ~.
upon the building at the foot OF Wolie
street recently acquired by the Alexsn-
dria Electric Company is nearing CON-
pletion, and the machinery for the new
plant is expective to arrive daily. The
manager of the works says that thirty
miles Of new wire and electric machinery
of the most approved pattern are now in
transitu. Il is said that the new plant
will b. in operation by the 10th OF d =
cember
The Alexandria Electric Company has
sold to Mr.. Fred T. Lewis, OF Philsdel'
phia. the southern part OF the lot on
Union street r1nuing from Wolfe &c
Wilkes. The sale will in no wise inter
fere With that part of the property to o.
used by the electric company. 1t Is re
por,ei that Mr. Lewis will start man
ufactory OF some kind on the properly
the character of which, however, has nV
been announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
HniIcA COnrI.

[Justice II. B. Cation presiding. ]
The following cases we're disposed al
this morning:
Clarence Grady, colo,ed, arrested oy
Officer Carey charged with asssulting
Matilda Ball, WAS fined IS.
james Benton, colored, arrested by
Offices Bell AMI Gsrvey charged with
sssaulting Lizzie Drayton aud disorderiy
conduct at the station house, was hncd
$40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
COlOred BOy Shot.

A colored boy named Eugene Wilson
was brought TO the Alexandria Hospital
today with dangerous wound in the
right side of his head caused by ball
from a pistol. His condition is critical.
According to Wilson, he was shot by
another colOTed boy named Willis Lewis.
From what couli be learned Of the shoot
ing it occurred at the new railway cul'
vert over Wythe street extended. The
two boys had been engaged in game OF
crap when dispute arose between them.
Wilson, it is alleged, was shot by Lewis
while he vas walking away from him.
The wounded boy was in no condition to
talk when he was seen at the hospital,
and the fact that his right eye was bruis-
ed, swollen and closed, his right ear in
iured aud his face scratched, as though
he had been dragged, it was evident that
he had had another experience which he
Jailed to explain. 1t is said that horse
attached to bakers wagon ran away
near the culvert aud upset the vehit
he time the shooting occurr
having been shot D
~ boys live
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Knights of Columbus.

A preliminary meeting tor the organi-
cation of a lodge of the Catholic order
of the Knights of Columbus, has besn
held in Richmond by DR.. E A. German,
of Alexandra, State organizer for the
order. 1t is understood that the list vi
the eligible which was presented COO
tanned more than seventy names
+ Richmond Times Dis patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
The Recent Murder.

There have been no new developments
10 the Smith murder case today. Neither
Johnson, the murderer. nor Robinson,
his companion, who disappeared from
the city on the night of the killing Of
Mr.. Smith, have SO far been arrested.
The police officer who left here Sunday
night for northern city to identity a
man supposed to be Johnson, who it
was thought would have been taken into
custody by this time, has not returned
nor has any news of the arrest of the man
been received here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Visitation.

Mr.. L. Ruben, W. NJ, accompanied
By the officers and several members OF
Alexandria Washington Lodge Of Ma
sons, last night paid visit to Columbia
Lodge in the county, and conferred the
Master Msson's degree upon csndi
date. After the meeting the visitors
were handsomely entertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
AJucky POstmistress,

is Miss Alexander, of Cary, Me-, who has
found DR.. Kings New Life Pills to be the
best remedy she ever tried for keeping the
Stomach, Liver and Bowels in perfect order.
You'll agree with her if you try these pain.
less purifiers that infuse new life. Guaranteed
by Z. 8. Ieadbeater q Sons Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
NOTICE.

Prepare for War in time Of Peace. Coal is
Comfort. We are delivering the very hest
grades of Clean Newly mined Coal at bottom
market price. 2,2i0 lbs. to the ton. promptly
delivered by.
DeWILTON AITCHEsON.
Both Phones 90. l07 south Roys street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
THE WHISKY OF OUR FORE.
FATHERS

Continental Pure Rye. 75c full quart, $50 9
pint; Overholt, bottled in bond. and Pau
Jones Pure Rye, 9Oc full quart; Port, sherry
Catawbs and Claret, 25c q quart. All the
leading brands of fine wines and liquors fol
family trade. Phone IS or drop postal.
HARLOW BROTHERS,
mv3 tt Cameron and Royal St-eets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30

If an article is initiated, the original is
always best Think it over. and when you
1t to buy that box Of sslve to keep around
the house, get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sdve;
60 is the original and the name is stamped
on every box. Good for eczema, letter, boils,
cuts and bruises, and especially recommended
for piles. seid by W.T.. Creighton & Co..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30

AS .a.~ t @ '4
of the youngei
lowe'en, with its ma.
weird and merriest of entert.-
is not the most dignifed Of so ial IL.
II is one of frivolity. merrlment and telling ..
fortunes. If the young girl does not hnd out
whom she is going to marry on that night she
NAV have to wait another year before making
This very important discovery. -,
Those who live in the country Will md
their barns an ideal place for Hallowe' en-,
party, while those living In the elty VIII nave
to be content TO turn their hyihg or craving
room into something to resemble greenwood
and for the fun thar is sure to follow very
few Of them object to doing so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Weather Probabilities.
The Machinists' Strike.

For this section fair and colder tonight ant
Wednesday fresh northwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30
Local Matters.
sun and Tide Table.

sun ana TIuo IHpIes
FINN rises tomorrow at 6:25 a. m. and sets
Al 500 D. m. High water at 6:55 q. m. snd
r.b4 n m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-30

EOR RENT.-TEN ACRES OF LAND,
I improved by house and barn; water con.
yenient; suitable for truck garten; two miles
from Alexandria. Apply TO W. ID. FEN.
Telephone l92. oczI o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-27
OLD SPINDLE CHARGED.
Police BeLieUe Prisoner Long
FugitiUe from Justice.

Detectives Cain and Collins, of the Central
Office. arrested yesterday a whom they be-
lieve to be James Names, a fugitive from JUS
tice since November. 1901, when he was the
principal in swindling about 100000 from the
Bank of Liverpool
He was arrested at broadway and 42d-st
When examined at Police Headquarters he de-
MED that he was James Names. and said his
name was Dick Mains" He is ifty-ive years
old and walks though victim Of locomotor
ataxa. which fact aided in his Identification.
The prisoner will be arraigned In the TOmbs
police court this morning. The fact Of his arrest
has been cabled to the Liverpool police.
Associated with Names were Dick Burge. a
prizefghter; Lawrie Marks. a bookmaker;
Thomas p. Goudie. the bOokkeeper OF the bank;
F / Kelly, another booknaker, and a man
named Styles. Goudie was the inside" man.
These men deposited a small amount in the
bank and then greatly Overdrew their account
which fact was covered up by Goudie, the
bookkeeper. GoUde first became involved
through betting races following tips given
him by Kelly. Although it was said at the time
that the bank lost only 100000 later develop
ments showed that IL really had been sWindled
out Of $4,000. Burge and Goudie were ar
rested and sentenced to ten years imprison-
ment. Styles and Kelly got off with two years
each. Marks disappeared, and II is believed that
he committed suicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-27
READY FOB INSURANCE.
Jerome in LakeUiIe soith Papers,
Something Doing" Soon.

District Attorney Jerome is now ready to take I'd
actively the insurance cases. He took with him To
Lakevile, Conn. for over Sunday a bag filed with
documents. including many interesting portions OF
the testimony taken by the Armstrong committee.
This testimony has been thoroughly digested for
him by two OF his assistants. Something doing
perhaps next week." he said.
He amplifed this by saying; IN all human prob
ability there will be special grand jury for Feb
Tuary. There is matter under investigation which
is separate from the general insurance cases This
will be handled by my assistants, Mr.. Mott and
Mr. Kresel You may be sure the main investga-
ton will so swiftly possible
Although Mr.. Jerome has not said So there is
little doubt among the regulars at the Criminal
Courts Building that this separate matter which
has been handed to Assistants Mott and
Kresel IS the trouble between the poIcyhoders and
the management Of the Mutual Reserve Life Insur-
ance Company.
Mr.. Jerome had an official visit yesterday from
three members OF the Wisconsin legislative nvestl
cation committee. Senators Frear. Rohr and Acken
Assemblyman Prentice. of the Armstrong commit
tee, introduced them.
The Armstrong committee will meet at the Hotel
Normandie this morning for the first time since its
conference with the Insurance Commissioners Of
various States. 1t is understood that the commit
tee is meeting to approve of the work which SEN
ators Armstrong and Tully have been doing in
finally on the remaining features OF its report.
There has been much speculation in regard TO
the recommendations which the Armstrong COM
mittee will make. The members Of the committee
general way The visiting Insurance Commits
siouers went home with little idea Of the actual
provisions Of the report. 1t is known that a most
important feature will be code Of insurance laws
which will be submitted TO the legislature for ap-
proval An effort is being made to draw Up the
general sections that they will apply any
State the legislature Of which cares to put theu
statute books
Thomas P. Fowler, who heads the house cleaning
committee of the New-YorN Life Insurance Com
pany. said last night that there would probably be
a special meeting OF the New-York Life board next
Wednesday Such a meeting will be called, Il is
said. If the committee finishes its report. II the
Nev--York Life special meeting is called for next
big Three" in session on the same day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-27
IOWA INSURANCE FLAYED.
Senator Charges Companies 5oitb
CrOOkedness and "Graft."

Des Moines, Iowa. Jan. 26.-Violation OF law,
extravaganza. crookedness and graft were en-
bodied in charges made by Senator Molsberry
IN the Iowa Senate to-day against life insurance
companies Of Iowa Senator Molsberrys re-
marks were occasioned by the calling up OF his
resolution providing for the investigation Of such
companies doing business in the State
THE Des Moines Life pays its president
$4,000 per annum and the wife Of the president
$4,000 per annum." declared Mr.. Molsberry.
The same company pays salaries to officers and
employees to the amount Of $4,000, and that on
ledger assets Of less than S1.5OO,OOO. II Nc
Curdy' Mccall and Alexander had known what
salaries were paid the Des NIoines Life officials
they would certainly have been sorry that they
were not operating in Iowa
one life insurance company, with home office
IN DeS Moines, one year wrote So, 600 for which
not one cent Of premium was collected and every
cent Of which was lapsed the next year The
insurance was written to allow the company to
make a good showing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-27
BATTLES IN CAUCASUS.
Troops Amaaed by Strength of
ReUOlt-StOckS Fall.

St Petersburg, Jan 26.-Railroad communi-
cation with the Caucasus has generally been re-
stored. The insurgents Of Guria and Mingrelia
retiring to the mountains. obstinately re-
sisting the advance of the troops. The rebels.
who were driven from Kwirila, rallied yesterday
and fought a regular battle. advancing the
troops. Other severe encounters are reported
Several towns besides Kwiria in flames.
The troops are said to be astonished at the firm
ness of the insurgents. who have cavalry as well
as infantry Two companies Of troops rescued
at Kwirila had been disarmed. The captain in
command. Davidoff. had been killed
rebellion has broken out in Northern eau
casia- The rnountaIneers around Ekaterinodar
have risen. and are making forays. A large de-
tachment of Cossacks has been sent TO restore
order.
Advices from Ekaterinoslav. South Russia
say that the inhabitants OF several villages have
been rioting and engaging in various excesses
making IT necessary TO employ artillery 10 sub
cue them The troops captured barricaded
school in which the leading insurgents had
sought refuge
The government has been relaxing its re-
Iressive measures since January %. Many Of
the persons arrested have been released. and
the right of assembly Will be restored. Father
Gapon. who had been warned not to appear in
St Petersburg until January %, IS returning to
Russia Leniency also will be shown in the case
Of the sentences imposed upon MN. Hodski and
Katelnil1off editors OF the "Nasha Shisn," for
publishing the manifesto of the Workmen's
Council. They VIII be fined $3.50 instead Of be
ing sentenced to a term OF imprisonment.
On the bourse to-day government securities
continued to decline. Imperial Is closed at795s-
IndustriaIs were unstable