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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-11
MEETING OF TRADES COUNCIL.

The called meeting of the Alexandria
Trades Council last night was we'll
attended. The meeting was held ia the
hall of the organization, corner OF King
and Royal streets. The object OF the
gathering, it is said, was for the purpose
of investigating the relations existing
between the officials of the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railroad
and certain of their employees who have
recently formed 3 union. The meeting
was attended by members of the council
and union men generally, while rep
resentatives from the Central Labor
Union, OF Washington, we're present. 1t
was stated that a committee was appoint
ed to make thorough investigation into
the matter,
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Tonight.

If YOU would erjoy tomorrow take
C,amberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets tonight. They produce an agree,
able lsxaiiye effect, clear the head and
cleanse the stomach. Price, 20 &c GenT e
Samples tree at the drug stores of W: F.
Creighton & Co. and Gibson ana lin
| herman.
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BENEFITS PAID.

Alexandra Council, Royal Arcsnun,
has paid to Mrs. ]. h. Watkins sS' goo,
the amount of the benefit held BY her
husband in that organization. The coun'
Gil has also paid to Mis-. j. I. Sweeney
80 900 benefit held by her late husband
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-11
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at 4.33 a. m. ana sets
At 7:26 D. m. High water at o;42 a. m anu
ola n. m
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Weather Probabilities.

For this section partly cloudy tonlgnI,
lightly warmer. Wednesday ialr' ""i"ei'
ght variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-06-11

DON'T LET JUNE 90 BY without zoos
ing after your next winters coal supply. 20 &c
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DON'T LET JUNE GO BY without look
ing after your next winters coal supply: see
our advertisement. w. A. Smut w.
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FRESH COUNTRY BUTTER zoe A
pDITND

Oyster Butter, 35c h.; Potstoes, 9Oc TO 81 90
bu.: 4 cans Sugar Corn, 25c; 3 cans Tomatoes,
Csc; Id. Tomatoes, loo. coN
Royal and VOL le streets.
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REAL ESTATE
Sale

Desirable three-Story brick Dwell
ling No. 2l6 Prince Street,
containing 10 rooms. In fine
condition. Newly papered
and painted.
Two Story brick Dwelling with
basement No. 504 Queen
Street, containing eight rooms
and bath.
Six-room frame cottage at head
of Prince Street; front and
side porches. Near Union
Station.
Six-room frame cottage near
Theological Seminary. Good
barn, chicken house, &c.
Two fine building lots on north
side of Duke Street, between
Alfred and Patrick Streets.
35x1O0 to 10 feet alley.
| Three excellent building lots &C
the northeast corner of
Fairfax and Duke Streets.
Choice location.
1.-TWO well-located building lots
in Braddock Heights within
few yards of the Station.
Nearly new six-room frame dwell
ling No. 400 south Lee Street.
A bargain for a quick 2ur-
chaser.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
CONFER ON CANAL CONTRACT.
President Questions Oliver and Asso-
eiates IN Bidding.

Washington, Feb. 20.--The president
told number OF contractors who arc
associated with W. ]. Oliver In his
bid for the construction OF the Panama
canal that decision would not he
reached before Mach /. What will
probably be the final conference pro-
liminary to the decision was held today
with number OF contractors associated
with Mr.. Oliver. Secretary Taft said
that no conclusion had been reached to-
day.
Those ut the conference included, In
addition 10 the president, Mr.. Taft,
Chairman Shonts and Mr.. Rogers.
counsel Of the lsthmian Canal commits
sion, and the following contractors and
others associated with MIR. Oliver:
Patrick F. Walsh, Of Davenport; P. J.
Brennan, OF this city, Robert Russell,
Of Lynchburg; X. A. Chester, OF the
Commercial National bank, Of this city,
and l.. G. Gunther, OF Knoxville. Tenn.
All Of them were questioned hy the
president and his advisers as TO their
experience and as 10 the qualifications
to do the work which they contract 20
do. All the contractors associated with
Mr.. Oliver have now been interviewed
by the president except the dredgmen.
II has not yet been determined whether
or not they will be required to come to
Washington.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Hawaiian Japansss Protest.

Honolulu, Feb. 20. - The following
cablegram was sent to President Roose-
velt last night by prominent Japanese:
"The Hawaiian Japanese respect
fully protest in the name OF humanity
and civilization against the prohibition
of their emigration to the United States.
1t enslaves us permanently to Ha-
waiian capitalists" The Japanese For
eign Office was cabled as follows: "The
Hawaiian Japanese are unanimous in
firm opposition to the action OF the
American congress in prohibiting them
from emigration to America"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Saws Plnchot Packed Ham.

Washington, Feb. 20.-senator Hey
burn, during a speech in the senate,
fatty charged that the Forest service,
on the occasion Of his speech at the
Irrigation congress in Boise last Sep
tember, packed the hall with it's en-
ployes, and, according to prearranged
plan, deliberately Missed him down
when he was attacking Forester Pin
chot and the administration He said
the kissing was done entirely by For
estry employees. Senator Carter, who
presided at that meeting. promptly
denied 1t.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
GREAT REJOICING IN UTAH.
State Legislature Congratulates Sen
ate, Smoot and Sutherland.

Salt Lake City, Feb. %. - Among
the active Republicans and the leaders
of the Mormon church there was great
rejoicing when the news came from
Washington that Senator Smoot had
been sustained. By unanimous standing
vote the lower house of the Utah legis-
lature adopted the following joint reso-
luton, which was also introduced in
the senate:
"Be it resolved by the legislature Of
the state OF Utah, that, in determining
that Hon. Reed Smoot is entitled to
his seat, the United States senate has
stood for constitutional rights against
powerful influences and has avoided q
dangerous precedent.
Therefore, the thanks and the con-
gratulations Of the state of Utah are
hereby extended to the senate for its
final action in this case.
Personal congratulations are sent to
Senator Smoot and his colleague, Sena-
tor Sutherland, and to the other sena-
tors who spoke and voted in protection
Of the rights Of the state Of Utah."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Not Drawing Two Salaries.

Washington, Feb l9.-At yesterdays
meeting Of the senate committee on in
ter-oceanic canal, an effort was made to
have reported on confirmation the
names Of the recently appointed canal
commissioners, but it was frustrated by
an objection from Culberson, who stat
ed that he had heard it reported that
Mr.. shonts is drawing large salary
from the Interborough Railroad COM
pany, in addition to his salary as canal
commissioner. Mr.. Shonts denied the
report, but the denial was received too
late to permit action.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
FAIRGROUNDS FOR CHILDREN.
Roosevelt Endorses Movement to Ae-
quire Them In Cities.

Washington, Feb. g. Municipal
Fairgrounds within easy walking dis
tance for every boy and girl in the
large cities were advocated tonight by
President Roosevelt in letter, and by
Representative Boutell, of Chicago; f.
E. Brown, United States commissioner
of education; Henry S. Carlis, superin-
tendent of Washington Fairgrounds,
and other speakers at a Fairgrounds
banquet" given under the auspices of
the Washington Fairgrounds associa-
tion. Mr.. Boutell explained the OBJ
iect of his bill now pending in congress.
The president in his letter expressed
hope that Nc. Boutell's bill for play
grounds in Washington will pass con-
gress, that sites may be secured before
prices become prohibitive, saying; 81
regard this as one of the most import
ant steps toward making Washington
the model CITY which we all feel that
the capital should be-"
He praises the work in this direction
done by Chicago and the High School
athletic league of New York, and calls
attention to the inclusion OF games in
the curriculum of German and English
schools and several noted private
schools in America.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Committed to the AsxIunn.

Seattle, Feb. 22.-Esther Mitchell,
who since July last has been confined
in the county Jail here, was cent to the
state asylum for the insane at Stella
COON today. Superior Judge Frater,
who called lunacy commission to ex-
anime into the girls mental condition,
signed the commitment this morning.
The killing of George Mitchell by his
sister was the result Of the reign Of
Holy Rollerism in Oregon. George
Mitchell killed Franz Edmund Crefiield,
the Holy Roller leader, in this city
last May.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
HUNDREDS LOST.
Big Steamer Wrecked and Passengers
Washed Overheard.

I London, Feb. 92.-The worst disaster
for many years in the history Of the
busy cross-chanel traffic between Eng
land and the continent occurred during
violent gale shortly before o'clock
this morning, when the Rotterdam
mail steamer Berlin, from Harwich to
Hook OF Holland, having satisfactorily
weathered the hurricane, was wrecked
as she was entering port.
Altogether las persons are either dead
or clinging hopelessly to the wreck.
The terrific seas broke upon the
steamer with such awful suddenness
that attempts to save life appear to
have been utterly hopeless. Late to-
night it is reported that a few surviv-
ors were clinging to the wreck, but rs
the heroic efforts all day OF the liieboat
crews had failed to reach them, little
hope that they will be saved remains,
The cause has not yet been assigned
for the disaster and it probably never
will be known how the steamer came to
miss the channel. 1t is conjectured
N4iat SNiiAC NcidhSCiuSht Va thC ChkAiSS
or steering gear may have rendered the
vessel uncomfortable. Captain Pre-
cious has good record of Ia years ser.
vice.
The list Of passengers was lost, and
all the names of those who were on
board have not yet been learned, but as
far as has been ascertained there We're
no Americans among them.
A terrific southwest gale was blow
ing inshore, and drove the steamer on
a sand bank close to the northern ietty
as she was trying to enter the new
waterway. Heavy seas quickly pound
ed the vessel to pieces. She broke in
two, her fore part sinking immedi-
ately, while the doomed passengers
and crew clustered upon the alter part.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Friday, February az.

Washington, Feb. a2.--The senate
at tonight's session passed the bill
making appropriations OF tl,slT 1888
for the support OF the military acad-
emy. The bill was passed just as II
came from the committee.
A discussion lasting throughout the
entire day, 10 which was added futile
night session, failed TO secure final nc.
tion ON the amendments 10 the agricul-
tural appropriation bill proposing to
make an increase OF 81 ,000, 900 in the
item for the support OF the forest 70.
serve. Foreiul speeches were made by
Burdett, Depew and Beveridge In de-
fense Of the work of Chief Forester
Pinchot, and opposed to the extension
Of the forest service by Hepburn, who
went into the entire subject.
Washington, Feb. 22.-The house in
committee OF the whole placed itself
squarely ON record today In favor Of
limiting the power OF special agents OF
the department OF the Interior by a
vote restricting the use OF the appro-
pritlon Of $3.50, 900 covered by the
sundry civil appropriation bill to pay
the salaries Of such agents.
At 6;l5 the committee rose, having
completed ll9 pages OF the sundry civil
bill.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

London, Feb. 22.-An interesting au-
thoritative statement concerning the
health Of Joseph Chamberlain is pub
lished here today. Although it does
not confirm the worst rumors, it shows
that Mr.. Chamberlain lie completely
broken physically, although he is men
tally alert.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

Washington, Feb. 20.-The house
committee on appropriations complete
ly disregarded the presidents request
for an extra appropriation Of 100000
for special agents to investigate public
land entries and merely inserted in the
sundry civil bill the regular appropri-
alton Of $3.50, 900. In view Of the fact
that the president greatly modified his
order regarding the examination Of
entries, there is little necessity for an
increased appropriation. 1t Is very
doubtful il the senate or house will in
crease this item.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
GREAT NORTHERN INDICTED.
Hllrs Road ls Accused OF Rebating on
Sugar.

New York, Feb. 20. - The Federal
grand jury today indicted the Great
Northern Railroad company on charges
that in 1904 it paid $4,000 in rebates
on sugar shipments to Lowell NJ. Pal
mer, traffic agent OF the American
Sugar Refining company. A second
count OF the same indictment charges
that 1854 additional rebates were paid
to Mr.. Palmer by various railroads in
conjunction with the Great Northern.
The indictment charges that the
Great Northern effected freight combin-
ations with the Lehigh Valley, at the
New York Central and the New York,
New Haven & Hcrrtford railroads, the
through route OF the last named being
In combination with the Erie railroad,
the Great Northern Steamship company
and the Great Northern Railroad COM
pany, whereby sugar was transported
from New York and Boston to Sioux
City, Iowa, at less than the published
tariffs.
The latter, the indictment charges,
was 81 cents per 100 pounds, but
through an agreement alleged to have
b'en made by Alonzo W. Lake and A.
W. Steel as agents Of the Great North
ern company, and Lowell M. Palmer,
the agent OF the American Sugar Refn-
ing company, 1t is charged that the
sugar refining company was granted a
through rate on sugar between the
points named Of SO cents per 100
pounds.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

Washington, Feb. l6.--In the discus.
sion of the postoffice appropriation bill
in the house today 0verstreet said the
committee had reached the conclusion
that n reduction in the railway mail
was absolutely necessary.
"The railroads are trying to STAN.
pede the house." he said, "yet there
is not a seintilla of evidence to show
that the reduction is excessive. The
postal service will not be impaired in
the slightest degree, and not train
will be cut Off, Notwithstanding the
threats Of the railroad companies. There
has not been telegram received by the
members Of this house from business
concern or commercial body which has
not been prompted by the railroads, and
for one / refuse to be stampeded by
their threats or DETECTED by their en-.
treaties"
General debate on the bill was not
concluded when the house adjourned.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

Washington, Feb, ls.-After more
than five hours consideration OF the ag-
ricultural appropriation bill, the senate
increased from 1900 to t6, 900 the sal
AIRY Of Clifford Pinchot, chief forester.
The debate was devoted mostly to the
methods Of administration and general
policy OF the forest service, and at times
broadened to include the public land
question generally. Practically no
progress was made on the agricultural
bill.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

Washington, Feb. ls.-The house
today adopted resolution presented by
overstreet, Of Indiana, authorizing the
clerk to insert provision In the post
Office appropriation bill looking to the
reduction Of compensation to railroads
for carrying the mail. to take effect
July /.
The amendment to the immigration
bill, as passed by the senate Saturday,
was agreed to in the house today. This
will, 1t is believed, effectively bar Jap
anese coolies from the United States
and settle the japanese school question.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Saturday, February i6.

Washington, Feb. l6.--The Admins.
tration plan TO settle the California
japanese situation was approved in the
senate today by the adoption Of the sen
ate committee report on the immigra'
tion bill. This report continues n pro-
vision which authorizes the president to
exclude Japanese laborers from the
United States at his discretion. The re-
port will now go to the house for its
approval, which is assured. The entire
day was devoted to debate on the re.
port.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
BITTER FIGHT PROMISED.
House VIII Endeavor 10 Pass Ship
Subsidy Bill.

Subsidy Bill.
Washington. Feb. 20.-ship subsidy
will probably bo considered by tho
house at night sessions late this week.
Speaker Cannon and Representative
Watson, the Republican whip. con-
ferrcd with the president concerning
the matter today and, although no pos
itive agreement has been reached, Mr..
Watson said that II now seems likely
that the Lit,auer bill will be consid-
cred on the floor, In case the subsidy
measure is taken up by the house 10
probably will be under rule limiting
the debate TO two evening", and the bill
will be subject TO amendment.
After the postoilIoe appropriation
bill, which the house will dispose of
today, the measure limiting the hours
OF railroad employees 10 10 out Of "a
will be taken up Mt the day sessions.
The sundry civil bill will then bo
brought forward and, an there has been
a general refusal 10 grant ship subsidy
any time during the session, It's friends
asked for lis consideration nj night.
They seem now about 10 win their
point, although the general impression
is that the subsidy bill will be bitterly
attacked on the floor and amended In
many ways, II not defeated entirely.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Washington, Feb. l8.-The Navy de

Washington, Feb. 16.--The Navy de-
partment was informed today by cable
that the cruiser Chicago had arrived at
Acajutla, Salvador, whittier she had
been sent from Magdalena bay to look
after American interests during the ex-
isting friction between Nicaragua and
Honduras. The vessel will be kept
within rea; III Of cable connection with
the department for few days, ready to
meet any demands upon her.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Tueadav. February 10.

Washington, Feb. 10. - Smoot's ad-
dress to the senate today in defense of
his position as senator was the feature
of the session. He was supported by
Dillingham; Of Vermont in an analytical
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Great oement Works Rurnad.

Alpena, Mich, Feb. 20.-The plant
of the Alpena Portland Cement com.
pany was burned tonight. The loss il
estimated at S400, 600.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
IN THE NATIONAL HALLS OF CONGRESS
speech ON the evidence.

speech ON the evidence.
The senate spent several hours In
further consideration Of the forestry
provisions In the agricultural appropri-
alton bill, with the result that several
amendments were agreed TO which no
strict the operations Of the bureau in
several respects. The section OF the
bill had not been completed when u re-
cess was taken for the evening session.
The senate held three.hour session
tonight. Three hundred private pen
sion bills and half hundred private
claim bills were passed.
Washington, Feb, la.--Aftcr passing
a number Of bills under unanimous
consent today, the house resumed con-
sideration Of the postoftice appropria.
tion bill. During the general debate,
which terminated Mt I O'Clock, speeches
were made by Gillespie OF Texas, Muir
ply of Missouri, Robinson Of Arkansas,
Badgctt Of Tennessee, Lloyd Of Mis-
souri,, Stonerson OF Minnesota, Finley
OF South Carolina and Stafford Of Wis
consin.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

Washington, Feb. 81. - The sundry
civil appropriation bill was considered
by the house today. BY vote Of 1876
to IL general debate was closed and the
bill was taken up under the five-minute
rule.
Mann of Illinois offered an amend
ment, which was adopted, appropriat-
ing $1,000 to enable the Interstate
Commerce commission to investigate
block signal systems and appliances for
the automatic control of railway trains.
The house passed number Of bills
and resolutions, including one calling
on the secretary Of the navy for infor-
nation regarding repairs being made
on the battleship Louisiana, and an
other enlarging the act relating shang-
haiing.
The river and harbor bill was sent
TO conference.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Thursday, February a.

Washington, Feb. 81. - II was con-
ceded today by senator's in charge Of
the agricultural bill that the grazing
lease provision will be eliminated on
point Of order. The reading Of the
bill was completed after most OF the
day had been spent in debate on the
forestry system and the grazing meas
ure, and it will again be considered
tomorrow for final action.
An amendment was agreed to, at the
8 iggestion Of Nelson, which will add
$500 each year to the appropriation for
agricultural colleges until the total
amount for each state for these col
leges shall be $50, 900 annually, in
stead Of $50, 900, as at present.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01
Wadnesdax. February 20.

Washington, Feb .20.-senator smoot
retains his seat in the United States
senate, This was decided today by a
vote Of AZ to 2s, ending long contest.
Eighteen senators were paired, making
the actual standing on the resolution 81
for and 81 against. Smoot did not
vote and Wetmoie was absent and not
paired. Senators Fulton and Mulkey
Of Oregon, Piles and Ankeny Of Wash.
ington and Hepburn of Idaho voted for
Smoot, while Dubois OF Idaho voted
against him.
The naval appropriation bill, carry
ing 800, 1877 ,607, was passed by the
senate tonight in 81 minutes. All the
committee amendments were agreed to.
The only amendment adopted added
$3.50, 900 to the appropriation for coal
and transportation and 100000 for a
powder plant at the Norfolk navy yard.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-01

Washington, Feb. 20.-The postoffice
appropriation bill, the largest ever re-
ported by the committee on postoffices
and post roads, passed the house today.
All the provisions relating to increased
pay affecting 80 per cent OF the postal
employees, which yesterday were strick-
en- out on points Of order, were today
restored to the bill. This was accom-
plished by rule presented by the
committee on rules after the bill had
been reported to the house by commit
tee of the whole. Points OF order were
the feature Of the day, the battle con-
tinuing throughout the session.