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The Washington times., 1906-07-31
Capt. MaCkey'S Recommendation

Capt. Crandal Mackey Commonwealth at
torrey for the county states that he is able, upon
the basis of personal inspection to give the plant
high recommendation. He says mat it is kept in
far better condition than certain establishments of
that kind which he has visited in Cincinnati. Capt
Mackey also remarked upon the absence of COM
plants as to odorS given off from Inc place. He
says he believes that the general sanitary condi-
ton OF the abattoir is exceptionally good.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31
Careful and Orderly Methods.

At the time of the visit all Of the de
partments Of the plant were ia operation,
thereby furnishing a display of the
facilities available and the system in
vogue. Careful and orderly methods
seemed 10 be followed in the various
branches OF the work Ii appeared that
each division was under the direction
OF a competent head. and that the labor
was skillfuliv performed
But the matter of perhaps the most
importance, and the one given primary
attention by the observer, was that Of
sanitation, II Il Is reasonable 10 expect
a slaughter house 10 be as clean as a
parlOT and as sWeet-sCented as flower
garden. then one would be COnsidera bly,
disappointed in visiting this or any other
abattOir But If certain allowances are
10 be made for the nature OF the work.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31
Statement Of Company Official.

William O. Carter. first vice president
of the Golden company, when seen here
later, stated that the firm has perfected
plans for greatly increasing its slaugh-
terinE and packing facilities. The com
pasy, he claims. is one OF the first IN
Washington 10 furnish meat TO the peO-
pie Of this city without dependence upon
The trust The designs Of the company
as formulated are 10 make the business
more thoroughly independent Of outside
supply and influence. He stated that the
company draws its supplies Of live stock
mainly from Virginia and Maryland.
Many or the hogs come from Kentucky
According 10 his statements the exercise
of care In the purchase Of stock is one
OF the means Of safeguarding the public
from the dangers of diseased meat. An
other and important method is 10 care
fully inspect the animals after they are
slain.
The company expects 10 double the
killing capacity in the next year, II is
stated that last year the firm did busi-
ness 10 the extent OF 8. 600010 The 0ffi-
GERS Of the company are: r. \ Golden,
president: William O. Carter, first vice
president. \. a. Chaplin. second vice
president and George 7. Sacks. secre-
taTy and treasurer. These with Charles
W. BOtsch constitute the board OF direC-
tors.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31
Opinion Of Mr. RiXeV

Representative John F. Rixey of the Eighth
Congressional district of Virginia, of which Alex
andria county is part said to the reporter that so
far as his knowledge went the abattoir is con-
Quoted along proper sanitary lines 81 have heard
no complaint whatever" said Mr. Rixey, "and
have no doubt that the plant is an up-to-date and
firSt-claSS concern"
The Washington times., 1906-07-31
General Appearance Of Cleanliness.

Taken as whole the place seems TO
ho as clean as 10 could well De kept
The floors many of which are II
cement. are not allowed, so the f0rfmel
state. 10 contain aCCumulatiOns Of
grease. particles Of meat. or dirt Of any
sort. The floors are thoroughly washed
and scrubbed every day In cases where
il is especially required this cleaning
process is gone through with after each
operation II whatever nature that may
be-
The several apartments used for the
storing Of meat. whether it Is hung from
& he rails OF packed in TcCeUtaCles. appear
Co he kept free from contamination hv
dirt dust and the like u NAV be said
IN an truth that some Of the storage
rooms. particularly those in which beef.
pork. veal. etc. are chilled and then
hung up iu readiness for shipment. are
models Of cleanliness The machinery
employed i'm tho rendering depart
ment," it also seems. does not suffer
bv inspection. In this section OF the
plant the work Is done with mechanical
precision. Scientific methods 10 de-
gree Of eXactBess are observed In the
production OF lard and In the turning
ont of other products.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31

It would seem that the plant IS operated
with proper regard for cleanliness and
other health considerations. The kill
inE room Is not without a distinct smell
but the 0d0T given of IS not OF that
rank character which may be detected
some distance away. in substautlaJiOn
Of this. il may be noted that the ab3t-
t1ir is located Immediately next 10 Co
lumbIa pike one OF the most frequent
ed highways Of the county. and that
travellers over the road frequently pass
1y the ul8ce without having their atten-
tiou called To it by their seise Of smell
10 is stated chat quite while ago there
was some complaint from nearby resi-
dents concerning the odor arising from
the fertiliziug department. but 70 Is as
serted that under the improved methods
adopted iu that connection even this
ground OF objection has disappeared
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SENT FIVE SHOTS
AFTER A BURGLAR
AleXandrian Has Lively EX-
penence With Unknown
COlOred Maraudef.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. July 3l.-Early
this morning a colOred man was disCOv-
cred !n the home Of Elmer Nlghtengale.
IN Prince street, between Lee and Union
streets. Mr.. Nightengale fired twice al
him while he was In the house and when
the man ran into the street fired three
more shots after him. The man escaUed.
however.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31
STERNBURG HERE
ON TARIFF ISSUE
Indications Of Conflict With
Germany Growing
Serious.
BERLIN SHOWS lMPATlENCE
State Officials Are Uneasy and Con-
gress Has Failed 70 Realize GTav-
ity of Problem.

Unless Congress at its next session
makes il possible for the President &c
direct that German goods imported into
this country Dee given privileged treat
ment by customs inspectors, there Will
be a tarim war between the United
States and Germany. the serious consc-
quences of which cannot now with Ger
tainty be forecasted-
officials OF the state Department re-
gard the present tariff situation with
Germany as most serious and declare
that they have been reliably informed
by representatives of the Berlin gov
eminent that III tine Congress persists in
its refusal ta grant reciprocal tariff
privileges TO Germany the latter viii
insist on the payment by United States
exporters of the maximum German tariff
schedules.
No Action Was Taken.
Because Germany was satisfied Of the
honest intentions uf the executive
branch Of the -uited States Govern
meut il extended foI year from last
March the favored nation" tarin treat
ment for the United States This was
with the definite understanding between
The Berlin foreign office ard the State
Department that the Congress of the
United States would be importuned by
the President to pass legislation permit
ting the Executive 20 grant the reCiprO-
cal tariff demands or Germany. Con
sryss adjourned without any definite
action being taken on this highly i'm
portdnt matter and the German gov
eTuUeut is displaying imIatieuCe.
Baron SUCCk Won StcTuhUrg, the Ger
man ambassador. has returned 20 this
city. and called at the State Department
this morning fog the purpose of dis
CusSing the tariff situation with the
Actiug Secretary of State. Just what
passed between the two officials could
not ur aSctrtained with certainty, but
sufficient wH4 learned 20 make il clear
shat Germany VIII insist upon lis de-
mauls II the United states is 10 con-
tiuue 10 receive fayOred-uaIiou treat
meut from Germany.
Fail to Realize It.
The serious consequences of a tariff
war between the United States and
Germany, IL is declared al the State De
par,meut are not wholly understood IN
This country. The loss 90 American ex-
porters sending goods INTO Germany
would amount 10 millions % dollars 4
year.
IL is frankly admitted at the State De
paTIm-uL that the German government
is i'm a much better position now 10
carry on such fight tHal the United
States.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31

Fitzgerald Council, No. 40. Knights
of Columbus will give a moonlight eX-
CursiOn and dance on the rev steamer
jamestown Thursday evening.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31

Superintendent OF Schools K. Kenper
Is holding an examination today for Ger
Jlicates 20 teach in the public scnGolg
OF Virginia So far only two tcseE 30,
Miss Y. Ada Grigg and Miss Mary A
y. BOntZ. have presented themselves.
The examina ton will be continued to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31

While shoeing horse at his shop
few days ago. Julian FOgE was painfully
injured by the animal stepping on one
of his feet
The Washington times., 1906-07-31

Yesterday was a quiet day in Alex
andria, Hundreds OF people went either
on the Eagles excursion to Marshall
Hall or 20 the celebration OF Alexandria
Day at Luna Park There were no cases
IN the police court this morning.
The Washington times., 1906-07-31

In the corporation court. Judge Louis
G. Barley presiding. yesterday. the
Willis c. Bates Company catered suit
against Henry Girard for S4.3s2.JO and m
tere.sJ for debt and money advanced for
the purchase Of railway ties. The plain
tin is represented by 5. q. Brent. of this
CITY. and G. r. Emig of Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
Learn To shoot.

That excellent publication, Arms and Man.~speaks most forcibly upon the reasons for our having a militia and above all else regards proficiency in rifle shooting the most important. II says: ,ooo L., the right direction. Under its benifi- cent influence there has been going on tremendous increase in the eff ciency of the Militia in all the states. This improved condition of affairs may not everywhere be visible upon the surface, but it is real and actual. If war came today it would be very ap- parent, but it has not gone far enough. It may be taken as fundamentally, true that a soldier who cannot shoot is no soldier at all. Aside from the power to do damage to any enemy, the man who can shoot Is a hard man to fright en- Good shooting, good riflemen with steady nerves and clear eys, gave us our country; their sons trained to the more difficult weapons of today must keep IL for us.
 " And here let us remark in passing that it takes from one to five years to teach the average man how to shoot the modern high power long range rife satisfactorily. That means much prac- tice. Practice means ranges; ranges upon which men can shoot up to 1000 yards, and ranges upon which they can shoot and not endanger the lives and property of those in the vicinity. Such ranges should be located with great frequency all over the country. The recent changes in the existing law and the increase in the Federal appro- priation from $l,000,O00 to $2,000, Q00. with the privilege of using all or a part of a states allotment for the pur- chase, construction. and maintenance of ranges will bring about the con struction of many ranges in the im- mediate future.
 We cannot say too much in praise of the officers and men of the Militia. who with little or no pay give up their time that they may during peace pre- pare themselves to serve in war with the greatest amount of credit to their country and themselves. It should also be recognized as true that the man who has served with the colors is for ever after a better citizen on account of such service.
 Let us not forget to appreciate the good work of the officers and men of the Army: their unselfish devotion to the countrys service. their quickened interest in and growing friendship for the Militia. Out, of the association in joint camps, their pursuit of the same schemes of instruction, the bearing of the same arm. the wearing of the same unifu44n is growing a community of thought and interest which some day in time of war shall serve us we'll The officers of the War Department, the officers of the Army and Navy, the of ficers and men of the Militia are all standing ready, willing and eager to do their part; if the Congress perform its own obligation ny the appropria- tton Of sufficient moLey' and the en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
s

We have not said anything about Clapp Shoes for a time. Just what to say is sometimes a question. There is nothing too good to go into a Clapp Shoe, expense is never considered in that respect.
 Mir. Poole the alert leather buyer is daily in the market and scruntinizes the skins before they are shipped to the factory and for which they pay the highest prices.
 Some of Clapp's shoes are hand-welted; not all; because the old time shoemakers are scarce and the younger genera ton are not learning the pro- cess, inasmuch that they can make a larger wage manipulat- ing machines.
 We understand that Mir. Clapp has about the only ones left of these veterans.
 As for style, after Mir. Clapp has whittled down a last, there is not much more to be desired in that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
National Roard,

Assistant Secretary of War. General Robert Shaw Oliver. President of the National Board for the promition of ri- file practice, has designated January 25. 1907. as the date for the next meet ing of the board.
 The meeting is to He held in the city of Washington. at il o'cl K, a. n., In the office of the Assistant Secretary of War At this meeting rules for the national matches of 1907 will be con- sidered, as well as the time and place of the contests.
 The committee on rules, which con- sists of Brigadier General Bird w. Spencer, N. J.; Capt. Crate Hutcheson. General Staff United States Army, and Brigadier General James A. Drain, Washington, will probably meet in ad- vance of the date set for the meeting of the board to consider suggestions for changes in the rules. The place for the next national match will likely be near Toledo, O.. as the wind is so high at Sea Girt, N. J., that it is not re- garded as des'rable point for shoot ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31

court December 26, and tainted. He was taken to his home and everything possible was done for his relief. but he continued to sink until the end came.
 Captain White has ben chief of po- lice of this city for the past ten years and was regarded as one of the best police officers in the state and was ever faithful in the discharge of his duties without fear or favor from any one.
 He was universally beloved and re- spected by all classes and his position will be hard to fill. Captain White IS survived by three sons and four dauEh- ters as follows: R. ]. White and Will Ham E. White of this city and Ed ward White of New Orleans, Misses Bessie aud Lillian White of this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre. Tonight at gsAS Sharp,
 a6na-aN~A s

Messrs.. Martin and Emery's Company will present the famous festival play. Parsifal, at the Montgomery Theatre tonight. As a spectacle that appeals to the visual senses, as a play that in it's very naturalness, soulful. heart in- terest, absorbing and thrilling plot, that quickens the hearts action with every ennobling instinct and interest, watching the gradual unfolding of the beautiful story, 1t stands without a peer in the dramatic Armament. Such is "Parsifal," the play that required quarter, of a century of its authors genius life to make it what 1t is today the drama of the world.
 What visions of beauty are conjured up by that name, 'Parsifal. The solemnity of the theme, the pilgrimage to Baireuth. the exaltation of the de- voices, the scenes of mysticism and marvellous picturesqueness have envel- oped the work with significance unique in the modern world. Of the merits of the performance 1t is not the purpose to speak here. The actual hearing is close at hand But it is|only just to state for the benefit of the "ParsifaI" patrons that the ablest crit ics of the East have pronounced 1t in all respect deserving of serious att tention and have bestowed upon 1t sin- cerest commendation. A company of fifty noted players are employed In the presentation of "Parsifal" and the scenery Is all adequate. seven massive stage settings being carried by the or ganization. MT. John Lowe Connor will play the role of Parsifal. MT. l.. s. Mckee Anfortas. Mir. Frederick De- warck Klinschor. Mir. Francis Murray Gurnemanz and Miss Virginia Heating Kundry.
 The Parsifal engagement here Is at the Montgomery Theatre tonight, and bids fair to mark one. of the great the- atrical events.
 Seats now on sale. Performance commences at 7:45 sharp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
RniIdinr Shipa.

Admiral Capps, Chief of the Bureau of Construction of the Navy, says in his annual report that the ability of the government navy yards to turn out ships equal in every respect to those built under contract has been demon- strated He recommends that at least one yard on the Atlantic and one on the Pacific coast should be given reasona- ble proportion of new construction work. so that such yards may be avail able always
 It is said that Secretary Bonaparte, of the Navy, has transmitted to Con- gress confidential information relative to the departments plan for the con- struction of what would be the largest battleship in the world. If the matter was intended to be confidential, there has been a big leak, because all the newspapers have mentioned it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
The Cost of the Cuban Army.

Thus far, according to Secretary Taft's statement, before the House committee on appropriations, the ex- penditures by theUnited States govern ment on account of the army of Cuban pacification amount to more than s2,- 900. 900 and 1t Is understood that these and additional expenditures for the same account will be held as a charge against the Cuban revenues for pay ment after orderly conditions shall have been restored. As stated in these columns last week, an itemized &C., count of ali such expenditures is be- ing kept as the basis of the claim of the United States against the island government for reimbursement. It is the understanding that this claim is not to be pressed immediately, al- though on ascertainment of the con- dition of the Cuban finances an order may issue from President Roosevelt to the provisional governor of the island to transfer a monthly sum from the Cuban to the United States Treasury as a payment on this claim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31

State has been postponed from the original date and will not begin until the goth day of February, continuing until the last of March. This will give ample time for all the commands to get all the equipment they may need and put them on an equal footing with the troops of the regular army, they being required to appear at inspection in heavy marching order. Every com pany has been fully supplied with all the necessary ordnance and Quarter master stores. but many of them are short from one cause or another and steps are now being taken to supply the deficiency.
 Each commanding officer. as has beer heretofore urged. should awake and be active from this time until inspection and have everything in readiness above all things having full attend ance of the members. as that Is tht main test of efficiency and there is nc reason why every member should no' be present. unless Providentfalfy pre- vented. While that cannot be avoid ed, 1t will run down the per centage as all absentees are counted absen' for whatever cause and come off the az gregate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31


 The Constitution of the State pro- vides that the Governor ." shall go into office on the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January next sue" ceeding his election" and this makes the term of Governor -elect Conner be- gin on the 14th day of January, the Monday after the assembling of the Legislature.
 The inauguration will as a matter of course take place on that day and the National Guard of the State Is very anxious to take part in the occasion. The railroads have heretofore given the troops free transportation and If they will do so this time they can all come and make a splendid display on that day.
 So far as Is known no steps have yet been taken in that direction, but there should be no longer delay as 1t Is very necessary that whatever is to be done should be donA at once.
 The Insp@ti0n.
 The time for the insDectiOn in this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
drs. A. c. Cob, of Cleaton,

Mrs. A. c. Cob. of C1eatOn. funeral arrangements have n announced.
 Captain White came to Ga number of years ago from ] Ga, and engaged in the hotel which he continued successf several years, until he was sl the position he held at the tin death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
Most nemocrntic Rockefel

The youngest and most de of all the Rockefellers Is Edns ta, daughter of MT. and Mr Rockefeuer. of Russell, Ki young ady. whom John n. Ro is wont to style his 'favorit, though he and her father are oi ins, has just married JohI Brook. keeper of a modest 1 shop ip Los Angeles, G
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

STOCKHOLDERS Annual Meeting. Janua- ry Is. 1907 I2 noon. at office of Marks & Gayle. A dividend of S1 % per share will be payable January 2nd 1907, on demand to all stockholders as of record December 24th
 Montgomery Land & Improvement Co.,, Chas
 F. MoritE secy-TreaS. -2S-N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
Dv. Buchanan, the Sneci aIis st

Treats, without the knife, diseases of wom- en. nervous kidney bladder. private and skin diseases. piles. fistula stricture and blood diseases: electro therapeutics Hours 3 to & Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 Dffics over Randy Kitchen. 1s% Dexter A@A ssI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
Tuesday (New Years.l
 Matinee and Might. Thomas DixOn's New Play,

tSThe One WOman.0
 The One Woman" the newest Dix on play which Is meeting with great success on It's Southern tour.
 Ever since "rhe One Woman" com pany opened it's season 1t has been playing to standing room only.
 Under the personal direction of Thomas Dixon. Jr., "The One Woman" Company will appear at the Montgom- cry Theatre Tuesday (New Year) mat inee and night. Arrangement should be made for tickets as in other cities where 'SThe One Woman" has played this year many have been disappointed in their seats by not making early reservations. The seats are on sale this morning. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
The State Flag.

The law of this State requires that the State flag shall be displayed on the Capitol while the Legislature is In ses- sion and as it is a beautiful flag 1t Will attract much attention as it proudly floats from the flag pole over the old building.
 The flag is crimson St. Andrews g Cross on a background of white and is thought to be one of the very pret- tiest of all the State designs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-31
CAPT, WHITE DEAD.
Chief of Police of GadsdeA Passe

Gadsden. Dec S0.-(special )-Cap- tain H. C White. chief of police of Gadsden. died at his home on Chestnut street at o'clock this morning, aged 69 years, his death being caused by hearts disease and pneumonia.
 Captain White was taken suddenly i'll while attending Ression of police