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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
THE TWO CENT RAILROAD LAW.

THE TWO CENT RAILROAD LAW.
As was stated in the Gazette OF that
day, Judges Wilson aud Audenried in
the Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia
Yesterday declared unconstitutional the
two.cent railroad fare law passed by the
last legislature. The case upon which
the decision was made will be at once
taken to the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court.
The two-cent fare law was enacted by
the legislature as result OF agitation
during the last political campaign, all
parties pledging themselves in favor OF
such legislation. The railroads, led by
the Pennsylvania and Reading, made q
strong fight against the enactment OF the
law, but both branches of the legislature
passed the bill with practically a unsni-
nous vote. The law was to go into effect
October l.
The Pennsylvania was the first to at
tack the law, bringing suit in the local
courts to restrain the county OF Phils-
delphia from collecting the fine for violat-
ing the provisions of the act. The hear
ing in the case lasted nearly q week
and among the witnesses were President
McClea and several of the vice presi-
dents of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The contention of the company was that
the law was not constitutional, and
that the two-cent rate was fixed
without any investigation on the
part of the legislature as to whether
the railroads could make fair prof
il under the law, which the company
asserts it cannot do. All other railroads
operating in Pennsylvania have also
brought similar proceedings in various
counties of the State, but no decisions
have been rendered, as it is generally
understood that the Pennsylvania suit
will be made the test case in the higher
court.
A dispatch from Harrisburg says at
the time of the passage of the bill there
was some doubt as to its constitutionali-
ty, and for the purpose of testing its
legality the act was not made operative
until after September 80.
Attorney General Todd says:
cat the time of the hearing in the
Philadelphia court the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company produced testimony
showing that it was carrying its passen-
gers at the rate of 10y cents per mile.
In the face of this testimony President
McCrea and other officials of the COM
pany went to the stand and declared it
would be an outrage to compel the com
psny to carry passengers for two cents a
mile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
SUICIDE OF SUSPECT.

Edward J. Hildebrandt, painter, 80
years old, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the head in Chicago
Yesterday when about to be arrested for
the murder of Mrs. Maude Wester6eld,
at whose home he was boarder. Mrs.
Westerfeld was found shot to death in
her bed early yesterday morning. Sus-
picion was first directed to Hildebrandt
through bis absence from the Westerfeld
house, at 152 Indiana street, when the
crime was discovered at O'Clock yes
terday morning. The husband of the
murdered woman, Herman Wester6eld,
who is employed at night as a printer,
returned from work at that hour and
found the body of his wife, with bullet
wound in the head.
The police traced Hildebrandt to re-
sort at rs Peoria street through letters
found iu his trunk. Also, they believe,
they found the motive for the murder in
letters written to Mrs. Westerfeld from
Hamilton, Ont, by man who signed
himself as Billy Murdoch, and which are
thought to have aroused HildebrandPs s
jealousy. Hildebrsndt was warned by
inmates of the resort in which he had
taken refuge that the police had been
looking for him while he was away from
the house for a short time, When the
police returned later Hildebrandt enter
ed the bathroom and fred shot into his
head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
Had Tette r for Thirty Years.

have suffered with letter for thirty
years and have tried almost countless
remedies with little, if any, relief.
Three boxes of Chsmberlain's Sslve
cured me. 1t was torture. 1t breaks
out little sometimes, but nothing to
what it used to BED. H. BEACH,
Midland City, Ala. Chamberlain's
Salve is for sale by w. F. Creighton
& Co., and Gibson & Timberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
Alszpam0xi@ Gaztstxs

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
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months. rs cents; month. 25 cents.
Contract advertisers win not be allowed TO ex'
coed theirspace unless theexcess is paid fof
at transient rates, and under no clrcum'
stances will they be allowed 70 advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid or
In advance.
Entered at the Postoftice OF Als1snoTiSi VIZ
Rinia, as secOnd-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
EnR OVER sIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used 1s for over sixty years by millions Of Of
mothers mott for their children while teeIhlng hi,1
Ti,I With nerfect success. 1t soothes the child,
soffens i the gums, sllays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for piarrnoea' !. is
pleasant 10 the taste. Sold by druggists IN
every part of the world. Twenty-Five Genus
bottle. It's value is incalculable: be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs Sc'
June Both, 1906. Serial number l0Ses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11

TORT MYER, VA, SEPT. 2, 1907
L Sealed proposals in triplicate will be re.
ceiyed at the Office Of the Quartermaster until
II O'clock a. m. September 16 1857, and then
opened. for an addition to the Cavalry Drill
Hall. Certified check or surety bond for ten
Der cent. of the amount must accompany
bid. Plans and specifications furnished on
application, but must be returned. The
or ali bids. Envelopes should be marked
Proposals for Addition to Cavalry Drill
Hall5 and addressed to Captain b. b. HYER,
Constructing Quartermaster.
sep4,5,6,7,lS,l4 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11

MR. W. 9. ROGERS, of 4Os Prince street
Ni Alexandria, is now with Mr.. ID, IL u;
RUST In the REAL ESTATE, LOAN AND
INSURANCE BUSINESS, COS 14th street,
n. W., Washington, ID. C., and respec.iulLy
solicits the patronage Of his friends and tne
public. l.. .,,,or,.s
For small investors We can place amounts
Of 500 and up In first trusts on city properly
paying per cent. interest, augZo In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
PAIN

Ynin In the head--pain anywhere. has its cause.
Pain Is iscongestion pain is blood pressure-nothinR
else usually. At least SO says DR.. Shoop, and 70
prove IL he has created a little pink tablet That
tablet-called Dr.. Shops Headache Tablet
coaxes blood pressure away from pain centers.
It's effect charming pleasingly delightful Gently
though safely il surely eoualizes the blood circu
iRtiOn.
IL you have a headache. its blood pressure.
II lts painful periods with women same cause:
II ron are sleeploss, restless. nervous It's blood
eongostion-blood pressure. That surely Is a
Certainty. for Dr. Shops Headache IT. olets stop
Il in 20 minutes and the tablets simply distribute
the unnatural blood pressure.
Bruise your finger. and doesn't II get red and
swell. and pain you2 of course 1t does. It's con-
Sestion. blood pressure You'll find II where pain
b-always It's simply Common Sense
We sell at Is cents. and cheerfully recommend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
A Humane Appeal.

A humane citizen Of Richmond, Ind, Mr..
TT ID Williams. 1O7 West Main ST., says: u
appeal to all persons with weak lungs to take
Dr.. Kings New Discovery, the only remedy
that has helped me and fully comes up to the
proprietors recommendation" 1t saves more
live than all other throat and lung remedies
put together. Used as o cough and cold cure
the world over. Cures asthma. bronchitis,
Group, whoopipg cough, quinsy, hoarseness,
and phthisic, sto,s hemorfhage OF the lungs
and builds them up. Guaranteed by r. ,.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Doc and Sl.OO.
Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

The RAvENswORTH FARM; posses
sion given January /, 1908. Apply on place
or by mail to MRS. LEE, Burkes, Fairfax
county, Virginia. sep2 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11

Stomach troubles, Heart and Kidney all
ments, can be quickly corrected with a pre-
scription known to druggists everywhere as
DR.. Shoop's Restorative. The prompt and
surprising relief which this remedy i'm.
mediately brings is entirely due to its Resto..
ratiye action upon the controlling nerves Of
the Stomach, etc.
A weak Stomach, causing dyspepsia, weak
Heart with palpitation of intermittent pulse,
Heart nerves. Strengthen these inside or
Controlling nerves with DIR. Shops ReStora-
five and see how quickly these ailments dis,
snnear. DIR. Shoop, of Racine, Wis, will
m mai! sample free. Write for them. A test
will tell. Your health is certainly worth
this simple trial. Sold by E s, Leadbeater d
Sonc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
FINANCIAL.
ESTABLISHED 1852.
BURKE & HERBERT,
Bankers.

Modernly equipped for banking in Its va
rious branches.
Deposits received subject to check at sight.
Collections made on all points.
High-grade investment securities bought
and sold.
Letters of Credit and Foreign Exchange
furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
A Savings Department in which interest is
allowed on deposits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11

HEADLESS ROE HERRING. cleaned
and packed on shore when caught; also Pricei
Re HerIiug for sals By rr1,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
DR.. Shops
Headache
Tablets
&. S. LEADBsATER & SONS.
AUCTION SALES.
r. F. Knox. Auctionser.

II. f. Knox, Auctloneer.
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID bearing date the 18th day Of January,
1890, duly Of record in the land records OF
the city OF Alexandria, Virginia. in deed
book No. 4S, page 1876, and executed by Faq'
Pop and Kate Pop, his wife, TO John IL.
Greene, trustee, and at the request OF the
party therein secured, default having been
made in the payment of the note secured oy
the said deed of trust, the undersigned Will
offer for sale at public auction at the Royal
street entrance to the Market building, in the
said city, on
SATURDAY.
the 2Sth day September, 1907,
at 70 o'clock M, ALL THAT LOT OF
GROUND in the said city of Alexandria
bounded as follows, to-wit:
All that 10. Of ground situated on the south
side of Duke street between Hamilton Lane
and the Stone Bridge: Beginning on the
south side of DIke street at the east line o.
the lot of ground conveyed by the said Mar
garet Kraemer to Paul Pop 4S7 feet inches
more or less west of West street and running
thence east and binding on Duke street Is
feet more or less; thence south, parallel TO
West street, 2S7 feet 9 inches to the line OF the
occupation of the Washington Southern Rail
Vay Company; thence west with that line
and parallel to Dake street 6S feet to Bur
nett's liue: thence northwardly with Bur
nett's line and parallel to West street 1877 feet
inches to the line of the lot conveyed to the
said Paul Pop as aforesaid; thence eastwardly
parallel to Duke street 80 feet; thence north
wardly pasallel TO West street $50 feet to the
beginning.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
r. II. cox, Sergeant,
Admir- Of John II. Greene.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-11
FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-Second story FLAT Of five
L rooms suitable for light housekeeping, TO
small family. Inquire at the premises, north
east corner Of Queen and West streets.
sept9 tf
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
Ice Plant a Certainty.

With a capacity Of ten tons per DAY,
the machinery for the establishment Of
an ice plant in Farmville has been
purchased, and the making OF ice Tor
local and out-of-town patrons VIII DC
inaugurated In the early spring Of
1908. This will be interesting news 10
many Of our people who recall the I'M
pleasant experience Of several Ice
famines in Farmville during the past
summer when the thermometer was
at its highest mark.
Messrs. j. +. Johnston q Co. VIII
be the owners Of the plant, and they
have just purchased the old Coles
place located between the electric
plant and the residence Of Capt. ,. W.
Paulett for their building. Work Will
be commenced Immediately on the
erection Of the necessary home Tor the
machinery
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
SlmUle Home Recipe.

Get from any prescription pharma-
e..t the following. ..
Fluid Extract Dandeli0n, one-half
onnce compound Kargon, one ounce;
compound syrup Sarsaparilla, three
snake well iu 81 bottle and take a
,sasroonful dose after each meal and
me- above is considered boy an emf
,enf authority. who writes In n New
Work daily paper, as the finest pre-
s.rintiou ever written 20 relieve Back
sche Kidney Trouble, Weak Bladder
and ALI forms of Urinary diilicultles.
Tbis mixture acts promptly on the
Affirmative tissues of the Kidneys, en-
shiinr them TO filter and strain the
mic acid and other waste matter from
ne blood which causes rheumatism.
some persons who suffer with the
a0lictious may not feel inclined u
Mace much confidence M this simple
MIXTURE vet those who have tried II
sac the results are Simply surprising
he relief being effected without tn'
slightest injury Co the stomach or ON
er organs t IL
Mix some aud give 10 "a trial L
certainly comes highly accommodated
tisthe prescription of an eminen
authority. whose entire reputation,
l. said VA. established by 1t.
A druggist here at home when aske'
slated that he could either supply IN
ingredients OF mix the prescription 10
our readers, also recommends u "
larmLe.s.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
A DaSiardIy Act.

On Monday night some one Is Sa'u
to have attempted to wreck a passen-
ger train at High Bridge, aud ihe
horrible result Of the work Of the
would-be murderers was narrowly
averted. No. IS, the west bound pas
senger train happened to be running
late that night, which caused the dis
hatcher TO order an east-golng ireigh1
train to pass at High Bridge instead
Of at Farmvllle. II was one Of the
crewe Of this freight who discovered d
tie in the middle Of the track on the
east end approach to the high struc-
ture. 1t was nearly time for the ar
rival Of the passenger train, so h's'e
was made to flag it, which was sue
cessfully done. One end OF the Tie
was buried, hole having been aug
in the middle Of the track for the pus-
/ pncQ
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
II LIZ.

Oct. 9TH, 1907.
Thinking that I have been silent
long enough will send in few Items
this week.
Autumn is here and reminds us Of
human nature. We must fade and
separate as the little leaves do. Autumn
is followed by Spring, so our bodies
are followed by the resurrection OF
Christ. $50
Mr. John l.. Elliott aud wife, VIII
leave tomorrow for Piedmont, w. VA
where they expect to make theirfu'ure
home.
Mrs. Bette Motley, Of GLASGOW
spent the past week with her niece
Mrs. Sam Thackston.
Mrs. l.. :. Gandeing, Of Keysyslle'
spent the past week with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. w. Berkeley, OF Rough
Creek.
Messrs. Waite Cooke, Harry An
drews. Hunter Hancock and sister
Miss Elore, expect to leave tomorrow
for the Exposition.
Rev. c. II. Fielding and vile, re'
turned home Tuesday after spending
several days with friends in Bedford
Mr.H.N. Andrews and son, Stewart
attended the Fair in Lynchburg last
week.
Mr.. Scott Shorter and wife, OF Madi
sonviIle, visited her parents Mr. ano
Mrs. d. A. Hancock, Sunday.
Miss Matte Baker and sister, Annie
Of jacksonville, spent Tuesday ah'
Wednesday with her aunt, Mrs san
Thackston.
Mrs. Marcia Hunter spent the pas
week with her bro her, MI X. +. Bak
er, Of near Pamplin.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
Two New High Schools to be Opened

The opening Of the new Distrlct
High School Of Hampden District VIII
no celebrated at Worsham next Satur~
dav the 10Th at II A. NJ, with meet
ing Of trustees, teachers and patrons
and addresses will be made by Mr.. +.
II. Russell and Supt. J. II. Davis, and
perhaps others.
The colored teachers Of the district
are asked to meet the superintendent
and trustees at the Mercy Seat school
house at > p. NJ. the same day.
The fine new high school building
at Rice Depot will be received and
dedicated to its great work next Tues
dav. the 18th, at II \. NJ. All the
white teachers Of the district will meet
with the trustees and patrons at The
new building, and appropriate exer
cises will be held including an adj
dress by Judge A. d. Watkins.
This meeting had to be postponed
from the 7th to the 18th because th'
building was not ready. a large at
tendance Of patrons and friends i
desired.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
Honor TO Whom Honor Is Due.

One, who by his unaided efforts
attains such superiority in his PROBES
sion or work as to be recognized WIN
distinguished honor by his fellows
brings credit and fame to the town In
which his life has been spent.
Such is the case Of II. II. Hunt, the
photographer.
He has recently returned from d
tri-State convention Of photographers
VA, y. G. and 5. CO. full Of honors'
The first prize for work was award
ed him and a handsome gold medal
bestowed. This was the sth OF 9Th
which this organization has conferred
on him. At the election OF Officers
Capt. Hunt was nominated and elect
cd president without competitor.
Farmville is indeed proud to nave
one of her sons thus advertise u'
abroad
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY.
Hampden-Sidney.
Oct. 4th, 1907

Oct. 4th, 1907
"The Hampden-Sidney Bulletin"
to be issued in few days, will give a
number Of facts Of general interest
The number enrolled, at this writing
l24. guarantees the best session IN ten
wears. DR.. A. w. McWhorter, the
new Professor Of English and History,
has entered upon his work with asure-
ness that foretells a continuance OF
his successful career In teaching: the
several college classes have organized
for a healthy rivalry the Students
Council, composed Of representatives
elected from each class, Is making for
the strengthening Of the best college
spirit: the work Of the leading student
publications, the Magazine and the
Annual, has already started and the
Dramatic and Glee and Mandolin
Clubs are laying plans to eclipse their
most creditable entertainments OF
last session. The homes that skirt
beautiful and extensive campus have
all been improved, and the students,
on the campus and the athletic field,
give life and color to the whole.
Statistics gathered concerning the
124 students so far enrolled make IN
teresting reading. OF this number
Virginia furnishes 81, West Virginia
%. North Carolina 4, Tennessee b
Alabama, Maryland and New Jer-
sew l each and japan sends one.
Occupation Of fathers; planters and
farmers "a, ministers IS; physicians u
LAWYERS and judges u merchants 10
coal operators 3; tobacconists o. rali-
way service 3; real estate ,; bank cash
iers ,: other lines OF business III sup
erintendents OF schools ,; county
officers 3: clerk Of L. s. Court l. Fish
Commissioner Of L. 5. l. dentist
broker. editor, teacher, hotel proprie'
TOR and silk weaver each not given
H. Preferred profession or life work OF
students; ministry 20; medicine -
law II: engineering IA; teaching y
farming 4: business 3; dentistry, chem
istry, navy each; undecided -. Ih'
average age Of the students Is slightly
above 1917 years. The average age oil
the Freshman Glass is 10; Sophomor
slightly less than 10; Junior 49, Senior
21I. An even 100 Of the students ar
church members; Presbyterisns %
Episcopalians S; Methodists A. Bap
fists ). OF those not church member
Is are Presbyterians; 6 are Methodists
and 3 are Epscopalians. This un
usually high percentage in churcI
membership places the College IN IN
front rank religiously.
2 Hampden-Sidney claims prooaol
the tallest college student in Nirglnl
in the person Of Mr.. Lemuel Bowder
son Of Hon. George +. Bowden,
Norfolk. Mr.. Bowden, who Is onl
10 wears Of age, stands six feet 81
10 inches. towering a very Saul anon
, his fellows. There are more than
r students at Hampden-Sidney 8 feet
i over.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
jacksonville

Oct. 5, 1907
Our school began on the 18th with
quite a good turn out. We have
new teacher this time, who bids fair
to be quite strict.
About week ago Mr.. A. l.. Deford
was severly kicked by horse, ana
died from his Injuries Oh the fourth
and was buried at Centenary on sat
urday last. There was a large crowd
in attendance. The funeral exercises
were conducted by Rev. c. il. FIELD
ing. Of the NJ. +. Church, Of whose
church he has been long a consistent
member. assisted by Rev. J. y. Fals-
lev. Of the Presbyterian Church.
We are sorry to hear Mr. r. J.
Branch is so much worse, he Is comm
ed 10 his bed most Of the time.
Mr.. Jas. f. Pugh, from LynchDurg
snent saturday and Sunday here WIN
Mr.. W. ). Pugh.
Miss jamie Pugh returned ron
Lynchburg last saturday 0he mac
been attending the Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Shorter, IRON
Roanoke, are spending some tlm'
with Mr.. w. II. DeFord.
Messrs. Bonnie, Charlie and ueorg
DeFord arrived in our town last eve
ming from Nebraska. They Will Spen'
some time with Mrs. NJ. a. Detofd
their mother.
Rev. J. w. shackford preached 10
us Sunday night at 'en'en"'
| Church. ,
i Miss Emm DeFord returns To III
! Christian College, Lynchburg, todS!
| She came down to attend her CRANE
, fathers funeral on Saturday last
n Mr.. Hugh Pugh spent several uaA
at the Lynchburg Fair last week
Fl w :. Pugh spent two days
4 Lvnchburg last week on business
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-10-11
A Revival Effort.

Christian people Of our town ana
are anxiously looking for
ward to daily services at our churches,
beginning next Sunday, in the hope oil
a great spiritual uplift, and a sweep
ing wave Of moral and religious
awakening among US.
Every good citizen should pray ana
work for, and welcome such a result.
Protested followers Of Christ whose
tendency without care and culture las
in uneared for animals and plants IS
to revert to the old life, will eagerly
welcome this occasion to climb higher'
Every patriot and lover at his KIND Is
pleased when men, with new hopes
and aspirations, give up the bad LIE
and help to further the good. After
ALL for time and eternity the rule holds
that seeking first the kingdom OF God
things needed for this life Will o'
added W.