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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern maila, week days, close at 7 10 a.
m. and 8 As, IL 80 q. M, ard 200. 230, 4 so
Is and 10 30 p. m. Open at 500 a. m.
IL 90 m, and 90 D. NJ. On SundaysN ortherr
mails close at 8 46 q. M, $50, and 7 20
p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close al
IS q. N and 10 30 q. M, and 20 p. M
9 80 and 10S0 p. In. Open at 800 a. m. and
90 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close al
10 30 q. M, and $50, 8 l5 and 1913
D. m. Open at 8 @. M, II m and d. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 q. N.
and 8 20 p. m. Open at IL 80 and 9 80 p. m.
AleT andna and Rouud Hill mails close al
30 a. M, and 4 90 p. m. Open at coca. m.
and 2 80 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 5 20 p.
m. a2d 10 80 p. N. Open at 500 o. N. and
COOP. m.
Washington mails close at 10, 8. IN. 8 45
and II 80 q. NJ, and 2 co, 2 SO,
s Is and IL 80 D. m. Open at go q. M,
400 m. and % p. m. and 80 p. m.
Office Hours--Open at 500 q. m. Close al
800 p. m.
Sunday Houn-Orcn st 90Os. m. Gloss
at 100 q. m.
Carriers Schedule Collection made on in.
side routes-63 80 and 10 90 q. N. and % end
b so D. m. Full route-6 30 q. m. and 8 30 D.
m. Sunday O Election 500 .. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 q. n, and close
10 90 q. m.
Deliveries made sOOa. m. 40 .. m. and
lE %. m.
All mail should be in the Office len minutes
bsfore our indicated time soy alosia9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
REFUSED TO OFFICIATE.

Cardinal Gibbons. according to 6
statement made yesterday by one OF hii
friends, who is a member Of the Mary
land Society of New York, was urged
and pleaded with by q representative Of
Count Szschenyi to perform the mar
risge ceremony uniting the count and the
former Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, and,
according to the same authority, posi-
lively refused to make an exception in
favor of the count, after the Pope had
refused to grant special permission for
the pair to be married in the church.
A representative Of the cunt is said
to have either visited Cardinal Gibbons
or 10 have communicated with him, se!-
ting forth the long adherence Of the
Hungarian royal family to the Catholic
Church as a reason why the American
Cardinal should consent to oficiste, but
to all these entresties Cardinal Gibbons
turned deaf esr because of the adher-
ence of the countess to Professionalism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
TOday's Telegraphic News,
Proposed Labor Party.

New York, Feb. 12.-An independent
lsbor party, unsIlied with any existing
political organization, particularly free
from association with various socialist
parties-this is the present day demand
Of labor, as developed by inquiry by the
United Press among general officers OF
national labor organizations having their
headquarters in New York. That the in
dependent labor party must come soon
10 the consensus of opinion. That IL
will come before the present campaign
is over is the belief OF many. This
movement, its champions aver, should
be started through the calling ofa national
convention, either directly through the
American Federation OF Labor or BY
direct call upon labor unions, supporters
Of the plan say.
Already the question has been put in.
to form where labor party msy be the
outcome. At last Sundays meeting Of
the Central Federation Union q res
olution Was offered to call on the
American Federation OF Labor TO summon
convention to orgsnizs such party.
The resolution was carried over until
March /. At that time, it is believed,
the resolution would be adoped.
President Gompers and secretary
Morrison, of the American Federation OF
Labor, declined TO discuss the matter in
auV NAV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Killed by Explosion.

Vienna, Feb. 12.-Msny persons hsye
been killed and the greater part Of the
Armenian quarters at Van, Asia-Minor,
wrecked by the explosion Of magazine,
the seizure Of which by Turkish soldiers
sn Armenian band was resisting when
the blast occurred.
The Armenians who were evidently
preparing for al uprising against the
Turks, had concealed large quantity Of
dynamite, cartridges aud rifles In q
church, according to the reports from
Van.
Tho Turkish soldiers had found the
hiding place end we're carrying the
srms aud ammunition away when the
ArmenianS, determined TO prevent it,
loss, attacked them and furious fight
followed.
The church was hurled high Ia the
air, and people blown in every direc.
ton and many buildings In the vicinity
and are said TO have been demolished
and large number of people we're in
jured.
Vap, which has about $4,000 popu
lstiou, is an important seat of American
mis- sions but 30 far as knoTn none O.
these suffered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
The Legislature.


obN
A great many bills we're introduced
and referred, many seeking to amend
existing laws. Among the more inpor-
tant were these:
Providing for the popular election OF
district school trustees.
Fixing the fees for treasurers for re-
ceiVing and discussing public money.
The bill allows per cent. on sums up
to s25, 900, with per cent. on collec-
lions after Dec. /; above $25, 900, IL
per cent, and in excess Of 800, 600, z
per cent.
Making il misdemeanor for any
person to circulate derogatory, unfair or
false reports IS to the financial standing
or condition of any bank, trust company
or financial institution.
Appropristing the sum oil 81 900 to
purchase for the State the painting now
in the Governors Office, 'The Last OF
The Wooden Navy"
The Senate spent more than an hour
in discussing the amendments 10 the
constitution which provide for success
zion in Office OF commissioners OF the
revenue and county and city treasurers.
The vote on the matter was Is to 10, sll
the republicans voting In the affirmative.
HOUSE
As slated In the Gazette Of yesterday
the charges against Judge Blackstone
introduced by Mr.~Houston were form
ally introduced and read by the clerk.
The introduction describes these charges
as being immortality, neglect Of duty and
incoupelsncy "against Judge J. w. G..
Blackstone of the eleventh Judicial
circuit OF The State Of Virginia, by The
citizens Of The county OF EtizSbeth City,
for the removal or Impeachment" OF the
said judge. Twelve specific accusations
are made, covering various dates from
1906 to the present time. Many OF the
details are improper for publication 10
newspaper.
After much discussion on the floor,
the House voted to refer all the resolu-
tons bearing upon the investigation to
the committee on courts Of justice. who
will recommend 10 the general assembly
what method Of procedure is to be
followed.
A bill was introduced TO prohibit
hszlng in schools, colleges and instiIu'
tio"s Of learning and providing penal
ties for violation Of came.
The General Assembly, 10 j1int sea-
sion, elected Hon. William P. Houston
to be Judge of the Corporation Court Of
Busna Vista.
Too Bowmsn-Nolting road bill, pre-
viously Endorsed by the committee on
roads, was reported from the committee
on france. Judge F. w. Sims, Of
Louiss, is the patron of the measure 10
the Senate. The bill makes an annual
appropriation of $3.50, 900 for road build.
ing, and is favored by large number Of
members Of the two houses.
The House refused to order to its en-.
grossment the bill 10 preventive playing
OF football in this Stpte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Virginia News.

Mr.. George Alvin Smith, a prominent
merchant and citizen Of Richmond
president OF the Smith Courtney Com.
psny, of which he was the founder, died
at his home, in that city, last night, in
the sixty-ffth year OF his age.
Mrs. Edgar Woods, ST., for more than
40 years resident of Charlottesville, died
Tuesday night at "Psntops," the home
Other daughter, Mrs. John r. Sampson.
Mrs. Woods was Miss Maria Cooper
Baker, the youngest child of Samuel
Baker.
Judge J. T. Mason adjourned the
Circuit Court in Caroline county on
Monday, postponiDg all cases. This
action was taken because OF several cases
of smallpox having developed in the
county. The Board Of Health also closed
the public schools In the affected dis
tricls for 80 days.
After a protrscted illness, DR.. Joseph
Dupuy EggleSton died yesterday after
noon at bis home, nesr Worshsm, Prince
Edward county, in the seveuty-seventh
year of bis age. He was the father Of
Joseph d. Eggleston, jr., State Super
intendent of Public Instruction, and Of
Mrs. Julian Taylor, of Alexandra.
The Board OF Aldermen Of Lynchburg
last night concurred 10 the tax ordinance
by which 81, 800 Is fixed for the city
liquor license for the coming year, be-
ginning May l. This will be in addi-
ton to the State license. There Is no
doubt but Mayor Smith will officially
spprove the measure at one. Some off
cisls have expressed the opinion that the
oipinsuce will close from ten to fifteen
of the thirty-,hree saloons now operating
but there are others who believe the
number will not be under twenty-eight
or thirty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Blew Up Bank.

Rich Hill, No., Feb. 12.-Daylight
disclosed that cracksmen who blew up
the Farmers and Manufactures Bank
here early today secnred between $40,
600, and $25, 900 in currency. Silver
was left scattered about the floor of the
wrecked building.
Posses are scattered throughout the
country seeking the three men who
wrecked and robbed the bank.
Vice president j. T. Moore, OF the
bank, today estimated the amount taken
TO be close to $25, 900. The banks
capital and surplus Is $40, and its
saving deposits are s4O0, 900. 1t is one
Of the Oldest bank 10 Missouri, and was
we'll protected by burg insurance.
TSo charges Of explosives we're used,
and the building was almost totally de.
suoyed. Robbers must have had o
miraculous escape from being killed by
falling bricks. The outer vault was
blown open, the door being found ten
feet away. The inner safe was opened
by The second explosion and the cur
rency taken. The robbers did not stop
to pick up the silver or other coin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12

A DELAWARE judge is reported to
have fined the manager Of an express
Office $50 and costs for "disorderly con-
duct" the specific offence being exces-
sive slothfulness in having package de-
livered by the express cOmpaDy's wagon.
The New York Tribune says: ga long
suffering public halls this decision with
bonndless delight, in the hope that 1t
will be a precedent for similar punish
ment of restaurant managers whose
walters serve the soup tsrdily and for
telegraph corporations whose messenger
boys tarry too long over a crap game
while en- route"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Neglected Colds Threaten Rife.
From The Chicago Tribune.l

" Don't tria, with q cold is good
advice for prudent men and women. II
may be vital in the case of q child.
Proper food, good ventilation, aud dry
warm clothing are the proper safeguards
against colds. II they are maintained
through The cha1geable weather Of su-
tump, winter and spring, the chances OF
a surprise from ordinary colds will be
slight. But the ordinary light cold will
become severe il neglected, and a we'll
established ripe cold is the germs Of
diphiheria what honey Is to the bee.
The greatest menace to child life at this
season Of the year is the neglected cold"
Whether 1t is a child or adult, the cold
slight or severe, tho very best treatment
that can be adopted is to give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is safe and
sure. The great popularity snd immense
sale of this preparation has been attain
ed by it's remarkable cures of this all
msnt. A cold never rssulis in pneu-
mouia when tits given. For sale by
w. F. Creighton ard Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12

resenIs other employers Of labor, says
that should the list be printed this
month, his clients will demand prosecu-
ton BY the federal government under
Sherman antitrust law.
Undaunted by bis defeat in the Ohio
primaries yesterday, at which none Dat
Taft delegates to the State convention
we're chosen, Senator Foraker will csrry
on his fight IN the congressional districts
of the Slate, which will choose the dis-
trict delegates to the national conven-
ton. He will ignor entirely the State
convention TO be held March 3, which
will choose the four delegates at large.
AS be holds the primaries to have been
illegal, he will consider 50 the State con-
yention. Il Is stated today that there Is
a very strong likelihood that the Fo-
Dick faction will hold a rump
State convention, and send a contesiing
"big-four" delegation to the national
convention. =,
Nearly 200 delegates to the National
Religious Education Association, now
holding its fifth annual convention here,
we're received by President Roosevelt to-
day. The organization is a q non Sec
tartan one, and seeks to further the adop-
ton of religious institutions In school
curriculums and the inculcstion OF a
greater regard for the Scriptures among
children. District Commissioner Mac
farlaud and U. 8. Commissioner Of Ed
ucation Elmer E. Brown made welcome
addresses TO the convention.
Lincoln Day was msrkedin the House
by prayer by Chaplain Oouden IN
opening the session. Among other
things he referred to Lincoln as the
Saviour of his country, and prayed that
all might strive TO emulate his virtues.
The President today nominated Louis
A. Coolidge, of Massachusetts, to be as
sistant Secretary of the Treasury. Mr..
Coolidge was formerly newspaper cor
respondent In Washington.
In the legislative, executive and judi
cial bill, reported to the House prOvid-
ing for the payment of the salaries of ell
government employees in Washington, 1t
Is Is specified that aged and superan-
nuated employees shall be dismissed with
out pension or compensation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEB. 10, 1908

The BANQUET given last night at Nc
Bsrney's Hall by the Alexandra Cham
ber of Commerce was, IS bad been an
tlcipated, one Of the most interesting af-
fairs ever witnessed in this city. The
committee having the affair 10 charge
had omitted nothing that could have In
any way enhanced the pleasure of those
p,esent. The hall had been beautifully
ard tsstefully decorated and the tables
we're spread 10 the most inviting manner,
while the menu would have tempted the
gods. TIE speakers we're at their best
rad it would have been difficult to i'm
prove upon their remarks. Hon. o. u
Carlip, Mayor Psf, President W. W.
Finley. of the Southern Railway Com
many, and John Sharp Williams, demo-
cratic leader 10 the House of Representa-
tiyes, made speechts. The AlexsndriaDs
spoke nuenlly and appropriately and
were listened to attentively. Mr.. Finley s
remarks we're practical, well-conceiVed
and conservative. He made no attempt
70 refuie much that has been urged
regarding the conduct of some railways
add acknowledged that the use Of the
bride in the shape OF sensible legisla'
ton had accomplished proper results,
but at thu same time he showed the
adyissbility of conservatism on the part
of those who seem disposed to go to
extremes, showing that railroads. had
certain rights which should be respected
Mr.. Williams, who Is always armed with
originality, interested and amused his
audience during the delivery OF his
speech in q manner which will not be
soon forgotten. The visitors were great
" pleased with their experience In
Alexandra, "a were also all who heard
them and made their acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
From Washington.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, d. O., February IL.
Since the decision OF the United
STATES Supreme Court that boycott by
= labor organization is q combination
in restraint of trade, and therefore
smeDdsble to the Sherman anti-trust
law, considerable interest is being mani
tested in the next issue Of the Fedora
zionist, the official organ Of the Amer
icau Federation Of LabOr, particularly
as to whether President Gompers will
continue the famous "Re-don't patro-
niEs list" James Beck, who conduct
cd the fight sgsinst the Federation's
listing of the Buck Stove and Range
Company, Of 81. Louis, and who rep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12

TsERE is much interest taken at the
Citv Hall in Baltimore 10 connection
with statement by former Mayor Ferd-
iosad O. Lstrobe regarding the effect on
the az rate Of full.Hedged prohibition
in that city, and bis argument that II
tbs city loses Its present revenue from
tbs liquor license tax the church people
ought to be willing TO have church prop
cry taxed, in order to make up the
d .6sN 10 the city's revenues. This is q
nsw proposition and something may
develop in its presentation. Under the
s,ste constitution the property OF
churches and charitable institutions are
not taxed. The last estimate of the APP
psal Tux Coat IS TO the value OF this
exemplet church aud charitable ins'i-
tuition property placed it at $S2, 600. OOO.
Former Mayor LatrObe estimates that
prohibition would mean loss TO Balti-
more of about $500, 600 year in reve-
nue.. If this S82,OOO,OS worth of
churches and charitable institution prop
orly was taxed st the full city rate, the
city's income theiefrom would be over
$500, 600 year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12

UIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
' Corporation Court Of the city Of Alexan.
dris, on the 18th day Of January, 1868.
Henry c. Bernhard
VS.. In Chancery,
Susie L. Bernhsrdt.
Memo. The object Of this suit Is 10 obtain
an absolute divorce.
It appearing by an affidavit Aled in this
cause that the defendant, 5usie L. Bernhsrdt,i Is
snon-resident oftbis State It's Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within ffteen
days after due publication Of this order, and
do what ig necessary TO protect her interest
in this suit, and that copy Of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, a
newspaper published in the city Of Alexan-
dria, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House OF this city.
A eopy-TRsTE.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Samuel 9. Brent, q. jsaH w4W thu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Testo: LVrHsR II. THOMPSON, CT
COMMON COUNCIL.

At q regular meet & OF the Common Coun.
ell of the city of Alexandria. Va, held Feb.
nusry 18th, 1908, there we're present: Hubert
Snowden, esq President, and Messs Lead-
heater, Burke, Risheill, Brill, Monroe.
Bssder, Hellmuth, Harrisca. Uhler, Mar
| shall, Spinks and Evaus.
Upon recommendation OF the Committee ON
Streets permission was granted ]. Matthews
| 10 erect frame residences on square bounded
| by Cameron, Queen, Henry aud Fayette
streets, providing there is no objection from
| adjoining property owners.
Upon recommendation Of the Committee ON
| Streets, permission was granted Dr.. G. L.
| Klipstein TO erect three frame dwellings, ON
the south side of Pendlston street, between
Pitt and Royal streets. cedar posts, on providing
the boilding laws are otherwise complied
with.
Permission was grained w. a. Moore, jr.,
to erect addition over dining room at No. 400
Prince street, providing there is no objection
| from adjoining property owners.
report OF the Committee on Public Prop
erty recommending an appropriation OF SIS
| for painting pointing, curtains, cleaning, &c,
TO Gas Office, was adopted-ayes IL. noes0.
| resolution approprsting $500 to the
Bosrd Of Trustees Of the Public Schools TO en-
| able them to carry out their plans, which was
laid over nnder the rules on November rs,
AOVf, was Ohiieu AlOn suC thOlo dLu pos1oU-
ayes II, noes 0.
A communication from the Columbia
Fire Company requesting an appropriation
for the wiring Of the company's house fer the
installst on of electric lights, was referred to
the Committee on Public Property and FL
nance.
resolution instructing the Auditor to
draw warrants la favor Of heirs Of the late
| policeman Lyles for the month OF December.
was referred TO the Committee on Finance.
| A report of the Committee on Finance rec
ommendipg an appropriation Of 500 TO the
George Washington Birthday Association,
was received from the Board of Aldermen
and their action concurrd in, with the pro-
yiso that the sum appropriated incl lde the
cost for decorating the City Hall-ayes ~.
noes 0.
communication from fhs Auditor inform
ing Conscil Of expenditures of csrtsi1 apA
preparations. was received from the 30. rd Of
Aldermen and thlir action concurred in.
NJ. vhler, from the Committee on Schools,
i fall had be- discontinued for want Of patron
age and that the unexpended bsltnce Of the
appropriation had been turned back into the
city treasury.
The hoard then adjourned.
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President.
rsste: DANIEL Z. STANsBURY. Clerk, q. l..
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup act
gently hut promptly ON the bowels. 1t stops
~ a. l.. II. Al. Al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12

In cutting down expenses the legis-
lstise, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill presented in the House yesterday
cuts Of clerks from twelve democratic
Senators because they are not ehairmen
of committees. No republican suffers,
because all members of the dominant
faction are provided for IS are also 8
good part of the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Judgment Affirmed,

New York, Feb. 12.-The United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals today
affirmed the judgment OF conviction in
the case of Captain VIM. Il. Won
Schsik vino was in command of the
steamer General Slocum which wss
destroyed by FIRE in New York harbor
90 June Is, 1905, with the loss Of more
thsu one thousand excursionists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Diving from Stab Wound.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 12.-With stab
wound in his neck, received while at
tempting TO rescue friend from being
beaten to death by FIVE negroes, Frank
scbu'zmsn is dying today at his home
here. Schuizman saw a white man be.
ing numerically pounded early yesteday
and rushed to his aid. One of the
negroes whipped out knife and plunged
ii into SchutEmsn's neck. The negroes
escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-12
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting of the Board Of AL.
dermen Of the city Of Alexand ria, Va, held
January IL, 1893, there we're prescott:
]. K. N. Curtin, esq, President, and HessN-
Hill, Brill, Marbury, Ballenger. Field,
sweeney and Summers.
A communication from E. F. Price, Aud
itor, announcing the exhaustion Of appropri-
atoms for streets. chain gang, IRE depart
msnt, fire plugs, election expenses and streets
and sewers, was rsierred 20 the Finsncs Con-
mittee.
Mr.. Sweeney, from the Finance Committee,
submitted report favoring an appropriation
Of 500 to aid the George Washington Birth.
Gay Association in defraying the expenses OF
the parade on the % instant. which was
ad0pted-ayss 3. noes o.
The following we're received from the Com
mon Council snd their action concurred in:
RecOrt Of the Committee on Streets on q
petition of ]. Matthews for permission to
erect q frame house in the square bounded by
Camsron, Qleen, Henry and Fsyette streets.
Report OF the same committee on petition
OF DR.. g. 7. Klipstein for permission TO erect
three or more frame houses on Pepdletoa
street between Pittsnd Royal.
Petition Of w. L. Hoy, secretary Of the Co.
lambda Fire Company, asking an approphs.
tion for the wiring Of their engine house.
Petition Of w. A.. Moore, jr.. for permission
70 place room over the dining room of house
No. 405 Prince street.
Resolution directing the Auditor 10 draw
his warrant in favor Of the heirs Of the late
Policeman w. E. Lyles for salary for the
month Of December.
Report Of the Committee on Public Prop
erty recommending An appropriation Of sY6
for repairs to the office of Clark of Gas.
A report Of the Committees on Finaoce aud
Schools appropriating 1900 10 enable tbs
Trustees Of tho Public Schools 10 carry cut
their plans. WAS received from the Common
Council and laid over until next meeting.
The board then adjourned.
]. r. N. CURTIN, President.