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The Washington times., 1906-03-11
MISS LABILLE DEAD.

Miss Elizabeth Labille, one Of the old
est ladies of Alexandria, died in her
eightieth year today at her home in
South Fairfax street. She was the
daughter of Lewis Labille, who had a
confectionery business here seventy years
ago. Miss LabiIIe at one time taught
school and afterwards conducted a no
The Washington times., 1906-03-11

If clerks entered the Government service
knowing that they would have to retire
at that age
This substitute, however, will not be
introduced unless the opponents of the
present provision IN the bin are salts
fed that the House will pass some kind
OF legislation affecting aged clerks. The
opinion is stiIl heard on all sides that no
legislation OF this kind viii be enacted
by the present Congress
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
0CT0GENARIAN COUPLE
APPEAL TO THE COURT

CINCINNATI. Ohio. March 10
After sixty years Of married life that
they say was never marred by domes-
tie discord, John Gerloch, aged eighty
FIVE, and Mrs. Gerloch, aged eizhty-one.
have appealed to the courts to fx up
troubles that sprang up two days ago
Mrs. Gerloch had her husband, retired
business man, arrested for striking
her, the first time he had ever used
harsh means with her. she declared.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Master Plumbers Demands.

The statement alleges that the mas
ter plumbers demanded that the union
modify It's fees and permit helpers 20
work with some tools. which. when re-
fused, resulted in the lockout The
tourneymen justify their action on the
ground that they cannot permit cheap,
Unskilled labor to be palmed of on
the public as sanctioned by the union.
and. Furthermore, that were they to
overcrowd their organization there
would not be employment enough for
all. They say they viii not agree Ito
have unskilled men do their work and
be responsible for such work as they
may turn out
The statement says it IS a general
practice of the master plumbers to
send out apprentices to do work for
which they are paid an average of
80 cents a day, while the public is
charged 81 per day.
1t was given out by the master plumb
ers last night that unless the appren-
dices and helpers return to work tomor-
row morning, they will be locked out
permanently and their places filled by
bows who do not belong to the boys
union
The Journeymen and boys say they are
in no hurry to return under existing con-
sIitions. and that when the season op-
ems ND within the next few weeks the
master plumbers will be glad to enter
tain a proposition for settlement.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
FISH HOUSE AFIRE.

The fire department was called out
this afternoon TO extinguish flames at
Theodore BaIlenger's f1shhouse at Fish
town. The flames We're extinguished by
a stream from the fire hose of the Alex
aEdria. acid works before much damage
had been done.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
DAUGHTERS NOT LOBBYING.

At the meeting of Mount Vernon
Chapter Daughters of America. held
yesterday evening, q resolution was
passed disclaiming any connection with
the visit of a committee TO President
Roosevelt in the interest of anyone
for the postmastership of Alexandria
The Washington times., 1906-03-11

The new wharf OF the Mutual Ice
Company at the foot Of Cameron street
will be opened for business next Tues
day morning Steamboats, viii stop at
that pier instead of the one between
King and Prince streets. The Balti-
more line Of steamers and the randall
line viii leave from the old wharf to-
morrow and Monday.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
HOT ASHES CAUSED FIRE.

Hot ashes, taken from furnace and
thrown into a box in the cellar of the
Coywood Flats. 1923 l. street northwest.
were responsible for & slight fire and
considerable excitement there last
night. Firemen put out the flames with
hand extinguishers. The house is own
ed by Mrs. c. J. Conghey.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
ELECTED CHIEF TEMPLAR.

AT the meeting of Rescue Lodge. I.
o. @. T, held at the Pythian Hall in
South Fairfax street last evening,
Charles NJ. Hancock was elected chief
tempIar vice A. Sullivan, resigned.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
WHARF LEASED Al LAST.

The committee on pu3 3lie property this
evening leased the Alexandria fish
wharf for the season to Theopilus Bal
lenger for 500.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
ALEXANDRIA BANK CHOSEN.

The Alexandria National Bank has
designated as a Government depository
by Secretary Of the Treasury Leslie NJ.
Shaw
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
DEPARTMENT HEADS
COME TO DEFENSE
Continued from First Page.)

most competent and efficient men in
the service. and it would be hard TO I'LL
their places"
There are GOO employees in the Treas
ury Department, including the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing, who are
above sixty-five years OF age. There are
10 above seventy years Of age.
T-hs number Of chiefs and assistants
Of divisions and bureaus who would be
reduced, and possibly taken from their
places. is twenty-five. It was stated
by the Treasury official that some Of
them are as able as any or the young
men I'm the Treasury Department.
At the Postoffce Department the Of
f3eials are not making any statement IS
vet. but there is no doubt that the sit
uation is similar to that at the Treas
rry. Many Of the most efficient clerks
under Postmaster General Cortelyou's s
command are men above sixty-five years
OF age II would be possible TO count
hundreds OF men in the postal service
who would be reduced to the salary of
messengers If the bin went into effect
Loss Would Be Trreparable.
why, one of the most able men in
fetal. 'fs a man above sixty-five
years of age. He IS the head of a big
bureau in the service, a man whose
place the department would be unable
to al for q long time"
At the Navy Department, st was said
| that among the older clerks there are,
as with any other class Of clerks. some
who are as good as the best, and some
who ara not. There was some dif1er-
ence of opinion as 70 the congratulations
that should be drawn concerning the
services and usefulness of clerks of
sixty-five TO seventy years and over
One official expressed the opinion that
clerks Of that age were hardly OF as
high en- average efficiency as younger
men IN corresponding grades OF the ser
| vice
The State Department could not be
| induced 20 give any expression on the
subject.
Substitute Bill Proposed.
II now seems probable that there viii
he introduced In the House q suDstituq
for the DrovIsfon In the legislative, e
ec7,tive, and judicial appropriation
DrovidinT that all clerks seventy -
OF age after 1913 shall be discls,S
| from the Government service Thf
stitute will provide that the Dis
OF clerks seventy years old { -
shall apply only 10 those Gle
| enter the service after the DSz
/ the bill. 1t is argued by the.
| the old clerks that It would o.
l TO subject them 10 the pr '-t.-s s-..
provisions of the bill, sinct. -. -
the service in total ignoZ.(N,- 80
such penalty would =. -
them. On the other HI - 81
that the provision We
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
PAT SHEEDY.
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES
MOVE TO NEW DOCK.

ton and fancy store She was much
respected by all who knew her.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Some Dangerous Buildings.

in many of the police precincts are
frame and brick buildings
occupied by those poor creatures who
live from hand 20 mouth. Most of
them are without drainage and water
facilities. and in winter and summer
breet. disease and death. The police.
during the fiscal year just closed. re-
ported fifteen such structures as dan
gerous- In some instances a speedy re-
moval followed; in others. after con-
houses have remained ten
anted until ready to fall Of their own
weight
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
MODERN PRovERB

Beware of the meek man. for meek
ness is the mark OF might.-The Bo-
hemian.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Subjects of Agreement.
Journeymen Issue Statement.

q" Tenth. Master plumbers working
with tools shall be governed by tEe
rules Of Local Union No. s. and only
one member of a firm shall be permitted
TO work with tools
Sc Nineteenth No helper shall be al
lowed 70 work with tools
The Master Plumbers Association
has consistently vioated the above items
OF the agreement. legally a part OF the
original contract, and. not only that.
but has actually declined to observe
article fourth OF the original contract
"A conference OF the joint committee
during the past year. In the face of
the fragrant violation Of their contracts
the master plumbers go before the
public with specious statements calcu-
lated to misIead."
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
SLUM CONDITIONS OF
THE CAPITAL CITY
Continued From First Page-)


Commissioners have appointed a COM
mittee composed Of Major Richard Syl-
vester. superintendent OF Police: George
s. Wilson. secretary OF the District
Charities Bureau: and ". p. Richards.
District Surveyor. to investigate local
stun conditions with view of bett-
understanding and studying alley cie-
ing It is expected that this comm"s9
will meke a report of their inver
tions to the Commissioners on MioA''
Committee Gets to woT-
The now committee had a fst meet
ing Thursday. and Major sVeSeef q
chairman, announced the soef OF the
Commissioners creating II roaTu, anu
proposed line of action Ilcii VIII 90
followed. The lieutenan' OF ponce were
Instructed TO report TO ne super1nteno-
ent all small alleys 3 0oui - ~isiei'
in their opinion. sAeto DC eA'eiioed'
--l,s1- ,.-.-, t,s+r,c5d to take into con-
sideration the locsoh anu cHaI 4ctsI Vi
t,,,iI[,5,sg ,t,ore,n proximity. density Of
~.o-,,Iatjo, ki,a public improvements
s,,siIabIe ,,,ore status Of tho localities,
Loa,,L r,-ax,-ty TO higher grade OF
to..sas ,,.ha,rr the commercial intents
80 .r-a,,sI Lid be benefited; In fact.
- ,4o+,.t that might aid IN arriving
,,or--,. and just opinion.
u-i+t tsse reports as a foundation
ar -, will go into the matter, indi-
IA '-iS,,a1T- make inspection. and inquire
90 ally report TO the Commissioners
.ag ago as Isss the present Major
- xslce. in making annual report for
.,.-eommissioners for the Police De
- fnent, published the following, which |
IN line with active efforts which are
lay about TO bring about improve
lent in these several respects:
The Washington times., 1906-03-11

Claims Men Are Victims of
Inserted Clause"
PUBLIC STATEMENT ISSUED
Cause of Lockout Explained From Their
Standpoint, and People Are
Warned.


the lockout of the journeymen plumbers
by the master plumbers, with all indi-
cations that this week will witness the
beginning of a struggle between the
journeymen and the master plumbers
that may continue till the spring build
ing operations.
The Structural Building Trades Al
liance has assured the journeymen that
the alliance Is with them in the stand
taken against the master plumbers and
will give all the help needed to win the
fight
JouTneymen Issue Statement.
in reply 10 the official statement is
sued by the master plumbers last Fri
day, Local No. ., JOurneymen Plumbers
Union. acting on authority of the board
OF directors of the plumbers union. gave
out last night an official statement to
the public.
1tISeT declaring that the master plumb
ers have misrepresented affairs, the
statement says;
The gist of the published complaint
OF the Master Plumbers Association is
that the Plumbers Union has broken a
hve-year contract entered into between
The association and the union on April
plumbers to engage two helpers for ev-
cry three journeymen plumbers.
No Direct Reference.
The contract mentioned does not di-
rectly refer 20 helpers in any psst. and
II IL contains any such agreement it is
only by reason of a cunningIy inserted
clause importing certain clauses of 4
previous agreement without setting out
what the terms of the clauses were.
IT the dispute rested solely upon this
clause of the contract it is possible that
The union might be at fault, even if il
cld permit itself to be outwitted BY the
cunning OF the master plumbers. but
mat clause cannot stand alone. The
contract must be considered as a whole
as any legal authority would hold. The
contract contains an article as follows:
Fourth That for the purpose of es-
tabiishing a method Of peacefully set
Ting all questions of mutual concern.
the Master Plumbers Association and
Local Union No 5, Journeymen Plumb
ers and Gas Filters. both OF the city
OF Washington, severalIy and Jointly
agree that no such grievance shall be
conclusively acted upon by either body
Independently, but shall be referred for
SS'eioAlieht 10 d JOINT CoIufnlttee. mere
tofore mentioned in article first of this
agreement, which committee shall con-
sist Of an equal number of each asso-
CiatiOn.'
The parties hereto agree 20 abide
by the findings OF the committee On all
matters of mutual concern referred to
II by either party
Pursuant TO the provisions of said
article fourth, the joint conference COM
mittee on November 6, 1903 adopted g
series Of suggestions emanating from
the union. thereby giving them all the
force they would have had If they had
been originally Incorporated In the con
tract of April II, 1905, and among the
matters therein agreed to were the fol
lowing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Linden Mines.

Southwest Wisconsin: Shaft is to
be started on Trevala place very
soon. Strike of jack was very good
thereon.
The Ross jack wagons run as regu-
larly as trunk line trains.
The Trio is preparing to work the
body Of rich disseminated ore, com.
mencing at the east boundary line of
its property. 1t could not be opened
up until the water was pumped out,
enabling men TO clean out the adit or
level.
The drilling done on the Glauville
extension in the last two weeks has
very conclusively demonstrated that
the Glanville company has the range
on both sides of the Ross mine.
In the shaft on southwest corner Of
the Smith forty, the Mihiin.Linden
mining company have struck good
jack under the glass rock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Mineral Point VS.. Highland.

For the first time during the season
of 1906, these two famous ball teams
met on the ball field to try their su-
premacy in a series of three games.
The first one of these games was
played at Highland last Saturday,
July II, and after playing six innings
with the score standing 5 to / in favor
of Mineral Point rain began to come
down in torrents. Under the rules the
umpire awarded the game to Mineral
Point.
On Monday, July l6, Highland came
tc Mineral Point fully prepared to re-
trieve their lost laurels, but after a
red hot game of nine innings finally
went down to defeat for the second
time by the score of 3 to2.
On Tuesday, July II, Mineral Point
went to Highland for the third game
which was played before one Of the
largest crowds ever assembled on the
ball field in Highland, and the game
was one of the finest ever played in
southwestern Wisconsin, the score at
thc..fnish being to 0 in favor Of
Highland the only run that was
scored being made in the last half Of
the ninth innings by long hit by one
OF the Highland players.
The best Of feeling prevailed all
throughout the three games and the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19

The Buckeye Trio, Que of the best
comedy acrobatic sketches before the
public today.
Good races fairly conducted on n
first class track.
The whole will be great exposition
fairly representative of the mining,
agricultural, stock-raising and dairy
interests of southwestern Wisconsin,
and of the intelligence, skill and
haudiwork of the people. The officers
of the association are, w. J. Penhal-
Logon, president; Philip Allen, treas
urer; and T. NJ. Priestley, secretary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19

members OF each club are loud in
praising the treatment they received
while away from home,
The pitching of Knight, who pitched
the three games for Mineral Point,
was Of the finest, and would do credit
to professional,
The delding of both teams was of
the highest order and each victory
was we'll earned one, The errors in
each game were few, and many fine
plays took place in the three games
played
Highland starts this week ON a tour
through Southwestern Wisconsin to
be gone two weeks.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Peacock Company

are now down 81 feet in their shaft, to
the top opening or glass rock, having
passed through two feet OF very high
grade mill ore of jack, lead and hone,
A week or ten days should find the
Peacock down onto the clay bed
where the richest cuttings were oD-
tanned. 1t is necessary 10 remove over
so feet of water each morning before
the miners can go to work in the
shaft.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN FAIR
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday Fria,
81, -, 2S and "a, 1906
Premiums Departments Arrangements Being
Made a Industrial
rmE E1RSr NNn NEST.

The managers of the Southwestern
Wisconsin fair have issued their
premium list for 1906. 1t contains the
list of premiums, rules and regula-
tions, and many advertisements, the
whole making an imposing pamphlet
of 104 pages. Particular attractive
features OF the fair, which will be held
August p to - inclusive, will be:
a great floral parade.
The Okobe troupe of Imperial Jap
anese Acrobats, consisting of eight
people, who will perform five wonder
full acts.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
The Hazel Patch

are getting the material and lumber
on the ground for the erection of their
large mill, which will be of 60 tons
capacity and of the latest improved
design. Arrangements have been
made to have force of carpenters
begin the work of construction in
about ten days. A cook house and a
lodging house have already been
erected at this mine.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
OF MINES
What Is Doing In the Local LeaG
and Zinc Field.
The Vivian

had considerable trouble the past
week. In sinking their shaft they
were, until recently, able to remove
the water from their shaft by aid of n
4-inch pump in the drill hole; but the
increased water flow has made it
necessary to install the pump in the
shaft. Very rich ore has been lately
encountered and the prospects are
that when the full depth is attained a
very heavy producer will be devel-
oped.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Taken Tn

on the premises of the undersigned in
the town OF Mineral Point six miles
east of the city, about June /, two
two-yoar-old steers, both are red and
white; no artificial marks. The owner
is requested to call, prove property,
pay charges and take said steers
away. Peter Toay,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
The HoneSite

is no longer prospect. The past
week large bodies of high grade lead
ore were uncovered at lower levels,
the sheet some places running more
than Il inches in thickness.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
The Liverpool

has been handicapped for a few days
in the erection of their large concen-
trating mill for want of lumber and
other material, which have at last
arrived; and work is now being
pushed vigorously forward to compile
tiOu.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19

tai to carry this prospect to grand
producer. The promoters are men
who have had considerable experience
in mining and they are confident that
the Harris will be winner
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Ihc Slack Mill

began running last week. This is a
modern and up to date plant in every
respect After a test of n few days to
properly adjust the machinery it will
be put in active operation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
The Harris COMPANY

continue sinking and drilling on their
property east of the city. This is one
of the most promising mines in the
district, and is backed by ample capi-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
THE CHEESE BOARD SALES
At the Regular Meeting in Mineral
Point on Tuesday.

$40 twins sold at. .l04 cents.
175 dasies at .......11t cents.
The board will meet again on Tues
day, July 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
The Lily

will install series of jigs to treat
their ore, which continues to show up
in fine form and in good, paying
quantities.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Great Special July Clearing Sale
Summer Goods
at Cost.

We offer the balance of goods in stock, at cost
and lines at much less than wholesale prices to close
all summer goods We don't wish carry over one
yard if prices will sell them Come everybody and par
ticipate i'll the great clearing sale.
We have % pieces of fine Tourist and Auto CLOTH which
very popular this summer and offer them while they
at 12Hc. per yard.
big line of Batistes, Mus Lawns Dimity, India
Linen, and Fine GinghaIns.
Also special clearing sale of Shirt Waists and Muslin
Underwear In fact everything in store goes cost
and less
VERY SPECIALS doz Gents Half Hose, regular
made seamless worth from 25c 5Oc your choice for Sc
per pair Respectfully,
MILLER q FARDY,
July II, 1906. Mineral Point, Wisconsin
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
The Golden Rod
past week

struck very rich cutting in drilling on
the Walker farm west of Linden the
past week.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19

Hats for men at enc dollar apiece
which sold formerly at two dollars
and two fifty per hat
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19
Gundry & Gray Co.
MINERAL POINT, WIS.

a number of special values in Mems
Oxfords for one dollar per pair.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19

Two piece summer suits at reduced
prices while they last. Get one OF
these suits and keep cool.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1906-07-19

Gundry ~ Gray Co.
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