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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
GOV. SWANsON'S REPLY.

Judge Blackstone, of Accomac, on
Friday, referring to the action OF Cover
nor Swanson in sending troops to Oman
cock during the recent race disturbances
there, said
at was the spectacular act OF spec
tscular Governor. The posse in attend
ance to protect the prisoner could run
his boy soldiers, some of whom could not
hold a gun to his shoulder without a
rest, into Onancock creek. 1t was dis
courtesy to the fairness and business OF
the old county Of Accomac:"
Governor Swanson on Saturday night,
in referring to Judge Blackstone, said
at is matter OF utter and absolute in
difference to me as to what opinion Judge
Blackstone may entertain concerning
me or my conduct. Where Judge Black
stone is known his opinion can neither
iniure nor benefit any person. have
made this statement in reply because |
thought that possibly some oredence
might be given TO Judge Blackstone on
account of his official position, but the
kilograms and letters have received are
sufficient to show that Judge Black
stones remarks concerning me we're con-
ceived either in ignorance or mslice."
The Governor also gives out all the
correspondence concerning the recent
trouble at Onsncock, which shows that
the sheriff of the county and the mayor
of the town earnestly pleaded that the
troops be allowed TO remain 10 order to
preserve the peace and good order Of the
community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
RED MEN.

Immediately succeeding the great con-
vention of the Eagles, the members OF
the Improved Order of Red Men OF
America are now in Norfolk. The ad-
vance guard reached that city today for
the opening session of the three days
convention. There will be 400 dele
gates, and it is estimated that more than
1000 members of the order, with their
ladies, will be present.
An elaborate programme of entertain
ment for the visiting warriors hiss been
prepared by the committee in charge
Various matters of interest are scheduled
to come up for consideration, included
among these being proposed amend.
ment prohibiting the admission OF
saloonkeepers and bartenders.
There will also be discussed PROPOSE
ton to cooperate with the frsternal
beneficial societies of the United States
10 the maintenance and use of q national
iraternal sanitarium at Lss Vegas, n. M.
The delegates were formally welcomed
yesterday morning by Mayor james
Riddick at the Armory Hall. Other
addresses will be made by Common
wealth's Attorney John g. Tilton and
Hon. W. a. 5. Bird, of Topeka, Kan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
From Washington

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Sept. 9,
News of the signature and promulgs-
ton of the new modus vivindi in regard
to the fisheries on the treaty coast of
Newfoundland was received with gratifi-
cation by State Department officials
here, So it is believed the arrangement
will remove any possible danger OF
unpleasant friction between this country
and the British colony for long time
to come. 1t is pointed out that the new
modus is not confined in its operation
to the present fishing season. 1t is to
continue in force until the whole ques-
ton of the rights Of the Americans
under the treaty of 1918 can be deter
mined by the Hague arbitration trib-
unal or until sn smicable arrangement
NAV be reached between the bewfeund-
land government and the American fish
ermen themselves. There Is reason to
believe that it may never be necessary
to resort to The Hague for the determi-
nation of the questions involved.
Labor leaders here are hopeful OF an
early settlement of the telegraphers'
strike. President Gompers, of the Amer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
THE RAILROAD RATE HEARING

Speaker Justice, of the North Caro-
lima House, leading counsel for the State
of North Carolina in the Southern Rail-
way rate hearing case now going on in
Washington, sprung surprise on the
railway officials Saturday at the hearing
before Judge Montgomery, the master in
chancery, in demanding that the South
ern Railway Company's books be pro-
duced in order that certain points along
which Comptroller Plant had testified
might be verified by an expert account
ant in the presence of Mr.. Justice, Mr.
Plant and Judge Montgomery.
Mr.. Justice stated that his object in
securing the books was to show that the
Southern Railway Company by a sub
terfuge was cOncealing the amount of
salaries paid 10 the officers of the CON-
pany.
Mr.. Plant declared that he would al
low no accountant to 60 into his office
and make drsg-net investigation OF his
books. Judge Montgomery ruled that
counsel for North Carolina could see any
entries made on Mr.. Plants books veri-
fed in the presence of the master and
Mr.. Plant himself, but that the books
could not be opened for public insPec-
ton.
These developments we're brought
about as the result of a question Mr..
Justice put to Mr.. Plant as to whether
the officers of the Southern Railway Com
pany and of some of the lines in which
the Southern owns stock were receiving
salaries from such lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
MR.. MACHEN'5 RECORD AND
PLATFORM.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Sir: Mr.. Wedderburn in his speech
at the Opera House said that bad nc
record and no platform. II he had taken
the pains to examine the journal of the
Senate he would have found this record
l. Isecured the passage of law per.
hitting the testimony of the female wit
ness ia cases of assault and attempted as
sault to be taken down privately in writ
ing instead OF being given in open court.
This removed one Of the great causes oil
lynchings.
2. When Mr.. Cation was at home on ac-
count of sickness in his family / intro
duced and secured the passage OF the
bill adding FIVE hundred dollars a year
to the salary OF the judge of the Corpo-
ration Court of Alexandra.
8. At the request of Mr.. M. B. Har-
low and others 1 fought and killed bill
to take away from the Mount Vernon
Avenue Association claim OF 1920, 600,
and interest for more than a hundred
years, which the State of Virginia has
against the United States, for money
loaned, which claim the State turned
over to the Association.
4. At the request the City Council of
Alexandria, expressed in resolution in
troduced by the late ex-Mayor, George
L. Simpson, l fought and killed bill
which has passed the house in relation
to the office of police justice.
5. At the request of Judge j. K. M.
Norton, Lieut.. James Smith and Others
assisted In securing the passage of a
proper fish and game law.
6. l opposed (unsuccessfully) the bill
to furnish the Commissioner OF Agricul-
ture with fund to bring European
laborers to Virginia.
7. / fought and killed the bill to re-
quire manufacturers of liquors to put
silly and injurious labels on their bottles
to the effect that they contained "no
poisonous ingredients" A man who
would have been rascal enough to poison
liquor would not hesitate to use false
label, while the honest manufacturer
would have his wares put under.suspic-
ion by such label.
s. | secured the passage OF a bill
known as the "money shark bill, !"
to prevent the fleeing OF POOR people
by unscrupulOus usurers.
9. secured the passage OF a bill to
give persons whose lands have been
improperly assessed reasonable time
to have the assessment corrected.
10.I have fought for shorter hours for persons
engaged in certain kinds Of labor and for an
extension Of the principle Of the employers
liability bill.
II. have consistently urged the adoption OF
measures which, in my judgment, allo" the
fullest participation of the people In their own
government.
As 10 nv platform, shall urge,
l. The removal of the License tax on pny-
scians.
2. The firemen's relief bill.
3, a legalized primary, with the cost to be
maid as the cost Of regular elections.
4. An amendment Of the constitution SO as
10 permit street improvement as under the
3Srd section Of the city charter.
3. Having been 8 resident Of Alexandra
think / can attend 10 the interest Of the city
in the legislature at least as well as Mr.. Z. +.
Thornton who, / believe, has practically no
knowledge Of the city or its people.
Respectfully yours,
LEWIS III. MACHEN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

WILLIAM s. TAYLOR, formerly Gov
ernor of Kentucky, and a refugee in In
diana for seven years, will not accept
Judge StouFs offer Of immunity and re-
turn to Kentucky to testify for Caleb
Powers, charged with the murder OF
Governor Goebel. 1t is said that friends
10 Kentucky are sending him letters adj
vising him not to return. Many people
believe that Taylor himself was impli'
Gated in Governor GoebePs murder and
his sudden fight from Kentucky soon
after the murder added strength to this
belief
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
VIII Not he Called Out.

Chicago, Sept. 9-Commercial Teleg-
raphers' Union officials today branded
as false the report that the five hundred
operators employed by brokers, news
papers and on leased wires will be called
out. The union will not break any
contracts it has made, they said. The
organization does not deem it necessary
to call out these men. The walkout is
urged in petition circulated by opera
tors whose names are unknown to union
officials. "We shall ignore that petit
tion," said Assistant Secretary P. j..
O'Conner, of the local union today.
"The leased wire, newspaper and broker
operators will not be called ont. All
we ak is that no one else break con-
tracts. We intend to live up to ours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
MONDAY EVENING. SEPT. 9. 1907.

CONGRESSMAN THEODORE E. BURTON
of Cleveland, Ohio, who for six terms
has been a prominent member of the
lower house has accepted the nomination
Of the republicans of Cleveland for Mayor
of that city in opposition to Tom l..
Johnson, who will be the democratic
candidate to succeed himself. In &C.
ceptiug the nomination Mr.. Burton
STIMULATES that there shall be no afilia-
ton with any public service corporation
and that there shall be no organized OPP
position to him within his party. Bur-
ton says be has adopted this course upon
the advice of Secretary Taft, Secretary
Garfield and the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
Miners In Peril.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept. 1.-Two
hundred men are believed to be doomed
10 the Las Espsranzas mine in Mexico
where they are cut of by flame which
followed an explosion yesterday. Parties
who worked all day Sunday and last night
made but little hesdway against the flames
The explosion WAS caused by fire damp
and is believed to have killed 81 miners.
At least $50 we're injured. Many who
we're rescued have but slight hope OF
recovery. The miners here are furious
at the management as this is the second
explosion and precautions have been
taken to guard the property against pos
sible attacks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
Searching for Bodies.

Akron, o., Sept. 9.-Divers are today
searching the lake for the bodies OF Miss
May Adkins, of Cleveland, and Miss Ida
Reifenider, of Akron, who with Charles
Holloway, of Akron, lost their lives by
the capsizing of canoe last night. Her
aid B. Todd, a Cleveland bank clerk,
the only other occupant of the boat,
managed to swim to shore. Holloway's
body was recovered early today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
France and Morocco.

Paris, Sept. 9.-An international
commission to assess the damage to be
assessed on Morocco for the outbreaks at
Ossabsnca and other Morocco towns will
be suggested by France to the powers,
This action was decided upon today by
the council OF ministers. 1t was formally
decided by the ministers to hold Moroc-
co liable for liabilities Of every nature
arising from the outbreaks.
Official advices from Morocco today
state that it is believed the Moors are
sincere in peace proposals made to Cen
eral Drude and ii is believed these over
lures will lead to settlement of troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
nvnamiting In Chicapo.

Chicago, Sept. 9. -Ohicsgo's list of
mysterious dynamite explosions was in
creased Sunday night when a severe
conclusion shook the Orpheum Theatre
in State street and created a panic
among patrons OF an adjoining place of
amusement. Policemen rushed into the
dark play house and made a hurried
search for dynamiters, but none was
found. Apparently no damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
LETTER TO SMOOr & co
Alexandria. Virginia.

Dear Sirs: Todd & Downing, contractors
and builders. Morgan City, La, have painted
Devoe for 3 or years. They say it takes less
gallons DevOe than Of any other paint they
have used. That means that job costs less
with Deyoe; not only for paint, for labor as
WE'LL
They paint nothing else, DevOe exclusively.
They have said nothing about the COM
pA5ative wear of Devoe and Others oversight,
msy be; perhaps too soon for that. But Devoe
is the strongest paint: that's why least gal,
Ions; hest wear, same reason. Least cost and
longest time between Jobs.
Yours truly,
10 F W DRvoE & Co.
P. Sc s. Leadbeater q Sons sell our
paint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

IT IS SAID that the result Of the recent
primary in HenricO county means that
former Governor Montague, of Virginia,
i, to return to public life in this State
and that he may be a candidate for Con-
Vress from the Richmond district at the
next election. Should he be sent to
Congress Virginia would have no ADLER
representative at the national capital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

BECAUSE of the lack o. proper achool
accommodation In Philadelphia 10000
children of school age will be taught on
halftime this session, and more than
1000 Others, for whom there will be ab-
solutely no accommodations, will be
placed on the waiting list. If such con-
ditions exist in the richest and largest
cities in the country, what can be ex-
pected in the smaller and poorer ones.
The education problem is serious one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
FIGHTING Fire Under difficulties.

New York, Sept. 9.-Sneezing until
some of them were unable to stand, fire.
men fought a blaze early today in a
Cherry street landmark known as the
cold mill" The structure, only one
story high, has been used as a place for
grinding spices and the suilOcating fumes
made it the most difficult FIRE with
which the department has had to con-
tend in months. One hundred horses
turned loose in the street from neigh
boring stable added 10 the firemen's
troubles. The loss was about $40, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

The current issue of Dun's review
records $50 failures in this country dur
log August, representing $l5, 1877, 749
defsulled indebtedness as compared with
7S8 failures, amounting to $S,S2l, l54
10 August of last year. This may be a
straw showing that the wind is blowing
in the direction CT a period Of depression
that has been recently predicted by some
6nancieTs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

THE London Spectator discussing the
future Of the Philippines, suggests that
Mr.. Roosevelt be sent to regeuerate the
islands after his term as president has
expired. Many people would not OBJ
iect if he entered upon this new work
before his term expires-provided he
goes 10 the Philippines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
slale Comniroller Resigns.

Albany, N. Y, Sept. State
Comptroller Martin II. Glynn today
announced that Jasper Smith, superin-
lendeat of poor of Broome county, has
resigned his Office ard made confession
in which he alleges that he has loaned
the funds of his office to men prominent
in the affairs Of the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

1873 pieces "weeded" out from
our regular Stock, because some
are slightly soiled, the Others
mussed. Until now they sold for
$l.5O up to $2.25. For one day,
soc. You'll find them on bargain
table, next Notion Department,
first floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
Yacht Races.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. with the
yacht races for the Presidents and
Kings cups, to say nothing of the Lip,
ton and Exposition trophies, scheduled
to begin on Wednesday, the Roads is
filling up with the smartest SET OF rae
ing yachts ever assembled there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
international Peace Conference.

Munick, Germany, Sept. 9.-Practi-
cslly every nation is represented at the
sixteenth International Peace Conference
which began here today. A joint presi-
dency was established for the gathering
under the guidance of Herr Pondewils,
the Bsvarian premier, the Burgomaster
of Munich and Private Councillor
R0racht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

SECRETARY TAFT, answering criti-
cisms by Mr.. W. J. Bryan, declared in
a speech at Tacoma, Wash, Saturday,
that tariff revision was unwise during a
presidential campaign. But according to
the republican leaders tariff revision is
unwise at any time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

THE latest fad of French ladies is the
carrying of wooden dogs designed by
Caricaturist D'Ache. They are bigger
fools than are the American women who
carry around with them live dogs and
teddy bears"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
New Work stock Market.

New York, Sept. 9.-Price movements on
the stock exchange during the first hour were
all TO moderately high figures. with very
small volume Of business. Gains ranging
from fractions to over point were made in
everything traded in, except InterborOugh-
Metropolitan, which dropped 24 to %. The
most prompt feature of the market was the
scant supply of stocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

GOVERNOR FLOYD, of New Hamp-
shire, in an interview in Washington
Saturday said that he believed Governor
Hughes would get the support OF New
England for the presidency. 1t is more
than probable that President Roosevelt
will have to use his big stick in behalf
of his fayorite, Secretary Taft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

Is the touch Of Bucklens Arnica Salve. It's
the happiest combination Of Arnica flowers
and healing balsams ever compounded. No
matter how old the sore or ulcer is, this Salye
will cure il. For burns, scalas, cuts, wounds
s. IAadbeater 4 Sons, druggists. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

ACCORDING TO the annual invtstigs-
ii on of the Bureau of Labor, the retail
prices of food have increased 30 per
cent. over the prices of the preceding
year. The average hOusekeeper, how
ever, when she goes 10 market or to the
grocery store cannot be induced to be-
lieye that the inc resse has been so slight,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
A Denial.

Oyster Bay, N. Y. Sept. 9.-Secre-
tary Loeb today emphatically denied
that President Roosevelt was planning
to speak in Cleveland in the interests OF
Congressman Burton's mayoralty candi-
dacy. "Ihe Presidents speech at Can
ton will be his only address in Ohio"
said Loeb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
Hotel DESTROYED by Lightning.

Cleveland Springs, N. O., Sept o.
Three people killed and the Springs
Hotel destroyed was the result Of fire
caused by lightning bolt striking the
hotel here today. The dead are Miss
Cora Smith, of Philadelphia, and two
neOreasps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09
ALEX. wEDDERBURE
Alexandria, Va, Sept. 9.

To check cold quickly, get from your
druggist some little andy Cold Tablets call
ed preventics. Druggists every where are now
dispensing Preventics, for they are not only
sofe, but decidedly certain and prompt. Pre-
yentics contain no Quinine, no laxative,
nothing harsh or sickening. Taken at the
'.sneeze stage, Preyentcs will prevent Pneu-
moria. Bronchitis, La Grippe, etc. Hence the
name. Preyentics. Good for feyerish child
rem. As Preyentics 25c, Trial boxes DC,
sold by E., s. Leadbester x Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

Jimmie Britt and Joe Cans will battle
in San Francisco this evening for the
lightweight championship Of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

Fire yesterday destroyed Eagle Temple,
the home of Philadelphia Aerie. The
loss WAS 800, 900, covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-09

The Market.
Georgetown. Sep. s.-Whsat 7Sa7S,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-07
WOULD SQUELCH
SOME MANAGERS

Sporting Editor. Tho Washington Tines
1t would ask that you caution the
managers of teams about butting into
games when their team is not playing,
as this was a noticeable fact in the
game Tuesday between Howard and St.
Theresa, when on several occasions a
manager from another team In the
league seemed to have a great deal TO
say.
1 would also ask that you refer in
your snotes to the lateness OF some
games played. While the league II
anxious to play the full nine innings
in every game, IL is detrimental to the
team which has TO give another the
last inning in the dark. and Is also
dangerous for the players. as they arc
apt to be injured by a batted bali when
same cannot be seen. II may also be
interesting for you to know that some
teams are very late IN getting on the
field, and this fact alone accounts for
some games going into darkness.
Yours truly,
FRANK z. BRIDGES.
Manager St. Martins Athletic Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-07

hits around among the empty cans with
rabbit dog When he hit Cincinnati
he had TO warm the bench because ne
didn't have the experience and Tommy
CorcOran was a veteran. But just the
same since CorcOran has gone 90 New
York this uneducated Dutchman has
plugged that short field position m Gin
cinuaLi so full % good baseball that Cor
coran's work looks like the hole In a
dougnnut In comparison Hal Chase
Jumped out OF an alfalfa patch into the
big league and hit the wise guys a kick
In the chest By pulling OF sensational
stunts that were never on the program
Of the big show before. He went the
squeeze play one better and pulled of
the double squeeze. He was the best
nrst-sacker IN the world when he was
out in the alfalfa patches, but no one
had read the label
These wise guys can spit out all the
muSh they want % about ball players
having 10 be educated IN fast company.
but YOU can take Il from your dad that
there's blamed few real ball PLAYERS
made in the Dig leagues Good ball
players are Ike Topsy: they Just
grOwed." And the stars were the real
velvet goods before they ever saw the
mug of a teacher in the big class. This
sacrifice hit killer they're chewing
about, the squeeze play the delayed
steal. were all brought into the big
leagues by kids from the tall grass who