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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
The Iowa Deadlock.

Des Moines, Is, Sept 10 Having
carried out their determination to pre-
vent the election to The United States
senate for the short term of Governor
Cummins by dead locking the Legislature.
the "stand pstters" today considered
he ACCESSIBILITY Of combining their
,trength on one candidate. The belief
today is that Congressman Walter /.
Smith will be the"ttand pat" candidate,
Beth Honses met in joint session at
noon today to ballot again for senator.
The second joint ballot by the legl :
lature on the United Statss senatoIshlp
was taken this afternoon. Mr.. Cum
Minis received Ga votes, Claude Porter,
democrat, 40, and the rest were
scattering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

THE fact that quite a number OF the
large Scranton, Pa, industries, the
operation of which makes necessary the
use OF considerable quantity of coal,
are storing enough coal to last them sew
eral months hss caused much specula-
ton in that region as to the probability
o. lopg suspension next spring, when
the present agreement between the
miners union, and the coal operators
expires in April. 1t is we'll that the
suspension will net take place till after
cold westher and it is hoped that by
spring something may occur to prevent
another coal strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
The Next House.

Olney, Ills, Sept. 10.-The next
House OF Representatives will be demo-
cratic was the promise made to William
Jennings Bryan when he arrived here
today. Congressman Lloyd, Of Mis-
souri,, chairman Of the congressional
campaign committee, echoes this Senti-
meni Bryan passed 8 comfortable
night In his new car, the Olivette, which
has been engaged for the eastern stump
ing trip. He left Peoria, Ills., about
midnigh. and the car was side tracked
in the NATION yards unit 1880 this
morning, when the trip through The
southern end of the state and into In
diana begaD. Bryan was scheduled FOL
three speeches and several car end talks
today. The first was here where ht
spoke to the farmers and workers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
RiotlnE In Glasgow.

glasgow, Sept. 10-FOlloWing a night Of
riot n bttEeen q mob of 1000 of Glas-
COWS unemployed and an augmented
force of mounted aud foot policemen,
the city today clearly shows the effect CT
one of the widest experiences in its his
tory.
The g reefs are Uttered, scores OF
houses are damaged, windows smashed,
and hundreds of rrOr-slricken citizens
are guarding their Proper ty with arms,
fearing recurrence Of the outbreak.
Beginning st midnight. when the
mob Of unemployed, under the leadership
of socialistic agitstors, attempted to make
a raid on the aristOcratic resideLt'al dis
trict of the city and continuing until
dawn, the police were in a constant
clash with the mob, which broke up iu-
to scores OF small detachments st the
first assault by the mounted police.
These detschmerts were pursued all over
the city, the police remorselessly club
bling the rioters wherever an outrage was
attempted.
The city is still in chaotic condition
and Il ia not known how many were
injured In the prolonged melee. The
mob carried away hundreds OF men who
we're injured by the police aud several
deaths will undoubtedly result from the
fierce tactics the police we're forced to
adopt. Many of the mob we're armed
and shots were frequently fred.
The entire city WAS awakened by the
commOtion and citizens everywhere arm
ed themselves, fearing attacks from the
mob
At dawn the rioters dispersed aid
comparative quiet was resumed.
The entire police force OF the city,
with hundreds of reserves, is patrolling
the streets. The situation Is the moot
serious that has confronted the city In
years. Thousands of people are out OF
employment, the estimates running all
the way from rs, 900 to $50, 900. Social
istic agitaiors have seized the occasion
to stir up dangerous strife and the
officials are alarmed at the prospect Of
future demonstrations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

DR.. CHAUFTARD recently brought
before the Paris Academy OF Medicine
the tendency to malign the oyster. The
oyster, in the doctors opinion, is per-
feet food, excellent for both children and
invalids generally. He protests Sgsinsl
the superstition Of only eating oysters 10
months in which the letter "r' appears
Commenting on the subject, "The Lon
don Globe" says that DR.. Chaufiard had
his prototype in Whit'taOle 10 the mid
die Of the last century in DR.. Williams,
local practitioner, whose principal pre-
scrption was oysters and stout. The
doctor wss looked upon as a success, and
was very popular. His portrait in oil
presiding at the punch bowl sdorns the
dining room of the Besr and Key, an
ancient Whitstable hotel. Oysters and
beer are taken pretty generally in Alex
audia without a Doctors prescription
and the people Of this city are quite
healthy and long lived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

After two nigut, and days, in which
they traiIed men and women alleged to
be implicated in a hugh baggage aud
iewelry theft game, railroad and local
detectives were rewarded in Rich
mond when a woman yesterday, who
ssys she was the wife OF +. F. Hillsry,
who committed suicide or was mud red
10 the Wsldorf.Astoris, New York, con-
fessed that she was the financial support
of gang OF confidence men, baggage
and jewelry thieves, OF which Horace Il.
Oouitland, wanted 10 many cities, and
for whom a reward of IS, 900 is Offered,
Is the alleged head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
TOday's Telegraphic News
The Standard OIL Suit.

Chicsgo, Sept. 10.-The reply Of the
Standard Oil Company to the petition of
the government for rehearing OF the
case In which the United States Circuit
Court OF Appeals, Judge Grosscup, pre-
sd Eg. ruled out the s29. 900, 900 line
imposed by Unit, ID Sstss Judge Land $
was filed a. 10a. M. t,dsy. Judg' Lam
dis originally imposed the fue after the
st ndard had been convicted OF accept
ing rebates from the Chicago and Alton
Railroad.
The reply meets vigorously the argu-
meDts presented by the government In Its
petition tending ID show that the appel
lite court cried in reversing Judge Lau-
dis decision and 10 remsnding the csse
to the lower court for retriAl.
Judges Grosscup, Seamsn and Baker
will hear arguments lGter and the de.
cision as to whether or not they will re-
wise their former opinion is expected
sometime in October.
The governments petition wss filed
August 81, twenty days being allowed
by statute for the defendant to file an
answer. The time limit would have
expired at midnight tonight.
The Standards answer replies 10 de-
tsil to the governments contention that
the appelsts court erred In declaring
that Judge Lands WAS wrong in ruling
that the government was not required to
prove that a shipper had knowledge Of
the lawful rates on the theory that ig-
norauce of the law is not defense.
The Standard contsnded thst, in max
ing such railing, the trial judge not
only removed the burden Of proof from
the government but also deprived the
defendant OF any benefits he might get
from the presentation of such evidence.
One of the principal features of the
governments petition was the sugges-
lion thst the appellate court certify to
the Supreme Court of the United States
the question whether 1t was necessary
for The government to show beyond
reasonable doubt as part of its case,
that the shipper knew what the Lawful
published and filed rate was. The gov
ernmeut's petition declared that the ap'
pellsts courts ruling that 1t was neces
sary for the government to produce such
proof would make the Interstate Com
merce act "mere will O. the wisp o
legislation, q phantom statute"
The Standard, 10 its answer, declareI
that the APPELLATE court having already
tried and decided the case the suggestion
of ceftificstion is not proper one to b'
made or entertained.
Should the appellate court deny th'
governments petition for rehearing, !
is believed that Attorney General Bona
pslts will order United States Distrit
Att1rney SIMS to take the case TO tb'
Supreme Court OF the United States on
writ of error
This would have the effect of bring
ing he whole case, 10 its present shap'
with the 500, OOO, 600 fine attached, be
fore the highest court In the land.
Oyster Bsy. N. Y, Sept. TO- Ohio
cident with the answer todsy Of tn
Standard OIL Company to the Cover
mept's action for rehesring 10 the Gross
up $29, OOO,O fine decision Att rae.
General Bousplr!e and Commissioner 0
Corporations HerbeIt Knox smith sr
iu consult ,tion with the president wh,
is believed to be aiding in plans to PHI
| the Standard OPP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

TANNERS throughout the country are
organizing to demand that when Con-
gress shall take up the task OF tariff re-
vision it shall repeal tie duty of 10 per
cent. on hides, There never was more
indefensible duty than that. At the de-
msud of Senator Lodge and the MasSs =
chusetts shoe manufacturers Mr.. McKin-
ley backed down from such duty. But
under Mr.. Dingley the packers carried
their point. Mr. Lodge, submitted and
it is believed that the only way Of geitir
rid of that tax now is to elect Mr.. Bryan
and democratic House of Representa-
tives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
Plea of Insanity.

Boston, Sept. 1O.-Inssnity will be
the defense of Chester :. Jordan, the
self-coulessed murderer of bis wife. The
principal in the Somsrvills trunk MUIR
der will have one Of New York's most
noted criminal lawyers, William +. 3.
Hart. 10 defend him. Hart gained
fsms several yesrs sg1 by his deien'e
OF Police Captain Chapman, IN t1e SEN
sational Seely dinner case,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
New York Stock Market.

New York, September 1O.-Price
moyem snts 10 the first hour showed pro-
nouuced irregularity, plumber Of stocks
Including some purely speculative issues
being marked up while there we're indi.
cations of selling in the heretofore mar
K, t leaders causing moderate declines in
large numder OF them.
Losses of moderate amounts were sus-
tanned in number of industrials. After
the FIR t hour Southern Railway showed
al 1.3 advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
Too ErlskY for Her.

Wilkes-BsIre, Ps., Sept. 1O.-Martbs
Bodenbender was granted divorce yes-
terday from her husband, John Boden-
bender. The woman is 76 years OF age,
and her husband about the came. The
couple were married % years ago.
In her testimony before the referee
Mrs. Bodenbender stated that her hus-
band liked younger woman and abused
har
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
For a Spralned Ankle.

A sprsined ankle may be cured in
about one-third the time usually requir-
ed, by applying Chamberlsin's Liniment
freely, and giving 1t absolute rest. For
sale by W. F. Creighton and Richard
Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

JUDGE GOULD in Washington yestsr-
day deferred bis decision until after
election in the contempt cases against
Samuel Gompa-s sud joan Mitchell.
The republicans can afford u lose no
vo.ea in November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

BISHOP HOOP, of Fayetteville, n. O.,
the oldest bishop in the African Mttho-
dist Episcopal Church, has issued q
statement 10 which he advises the color
ed voters to stand by the republican
party. Why, they will do this anyway
without bishops advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

The commidity clause OF the Hep
buro SCI, prohibits all common CARRIERS
from engaging 10 any other business
than that Of transportation and required
the absolute abandonment BY them oil
coal, oil and ether business after May l,
Of this yesr.
In accordance with an agreement between
the Department of Justice and leading rali-
road companies, the enforcement OF the clause
was suspended pending a decision from "a the
supreme Court on its constituho 1ailty. Inc
promptness with which the court hiss acted at
Philadelphia is pointed to by Department OF
Justice officials as assuring early considera.
ton of the question by the Supreme Court OF
the United states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
The Gnvernment Looses.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1O.--The COM
modify clause 10 the Hepburn act, ua-
der which tie government brought suit
against half dozen big railroads owning
coal mines in Pennsylvania, to Gust them
from specific possession of the properties
vas knocked out In 20, 900 word
opinion harded down by Judge Gray OF
the United States Circuit Count here
todsy.
Briefly the constitutiUnality OF the law
is attacked on the ground that 1t 10
contrary to States rights and, therefore.
illegally interferes with the power OF a
sovereign commonwealth to conduct it's
own business. From beginning 10 end
the majority opinion is clean knock
out for the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is g.
pecislly recommended for children. 1t tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar. Sold by W
z. Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10
Rafflaahin Launched.

Portsmouth, Sept. 1O.-The Eoglish
batIeship St. Vincent of 10, 25O tons
displacement and the largest war vessel
aA 1af, was launched today amid scene
of unusual brilliancy.
As Countess Beauchamp chrlstsned
the ship when she glided smoothly down
the ways bands played, thousands cheer
ed and the national anthem was sung.
The work of completing the armament
of st. Vincent and fitting her for active
services will be rushed with all possible
speed.
London, Sept. 10.-Following the launch
ing of the British battlesbip st. Vincent at
Portsmouth this morning, the Brazilian
hattleship Mimasgeraes, Of 10000 tons, was
launched this afternoon at New Castle: The
Brazilian ship is slightly larger than the st.
Vincent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-10

Kodol will, without doubt. make your
stomach strong and will almost instantly re-
lieye you of all the symptoms of indigestion.
Get bottle of it today. 1t is sold here by
w. Z. CREIGHTON q Co.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
ToAsTs TO SUIT THE DAY.
In Honor Of st. Valentine All Should
Treat of the "GentIe Passion"

Even If nothing stronger than cof-
fee be on the table, a dinner is not a
dinner unless some toasts be offered.
There are many books from which ap-
propriate toasts may be given.
For instance, there is the sailor toast
Here's to our sweethearts and wives;
may the latter always remain the
former, and the former soon become
the latter" and there is dear old Rip
Van Wrinkles sentiment:
Here's to your health and your
family's, and may you live long and
prosper"
But sometimes something a trifle
out of the ordinary seems to be in
order. and such an occasion, surely
is st. Valentines day. All the toasts
on this occasion should, of course
treat of "the gentle passion" and the
more original they are the better.
Often, If the toastmaker is clever
he or she can give the toast personal
turn. Often, too, the simpler it is the
better, especially for amateur speak
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
An Old English Coach.

rect in every detail, even to the step
and the shield on the door. The win
dows in the coach are heart shape,
as is the door, while the wheels are
most elaborate and full Of significance,
for each spoke is an arrow and is
apparently run through dark red
heart.
Three pretty girls look out of the
windows, while the coachman and
footmans ON top, garbed in white, drive
three white woolly lambs that are har-
messed to the coach with red silk
cords. The predominating colors are
white and red, with a touch of blue.
AS wall decoration this valentine
would be most appropriate.
Though not as unusual as the coach,
fan valentine made of a series of
heart-shaped frames inclosing pretty
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

dropped white envelopes. When
school was about to be dismissed the
Beautiful Lady who took care of all
the children opened up the mysterious
affair and took out the envelopes one
by one, calling the name of the little
boy or girl.
You held your breath When would
yours come? All! exquisite moment
of anticipation! Your heart-such
tiny little silly, lovable heart, too
fairly ceased to beat, for every mo-
ment you expected that your name
would be spoken. The other children
were busy showing their white lace
valentines, and never noticed the visit
full little face in a far-back seat.
1t was all over. The box was empty.
The Beautiful Lady closed her desk.
The children ran for their hats and
coats. You placed two soiled fat lit
tie hands to two very moisty-misty
eyes and felt your first great sorrow.
You did, didn't you? Well, if you
didn't, did
The heart of child is so sensitive
flower. A thought will crush it-a
tear will bruise 1t.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
A Dead Soldier.

A few minutes ago we wrote about
the water wagon and it's popularity,
and inadvertently used the expression
dead soldiers" An Office stenograph-
er who is paid for passing judgment
on all our literary efforts wants to
know what in creation a dead
soldier" is. The ignorance Of these
women is alarming. We no sooner ex-
plain to one the meaning of the ex-
preston, "a water wagon" than up
bobs another and interrogates regard
ing a dead soldier"
A dead soldier, in this sense, is not
his country and lies peacefully asleep
in the folds of ''old glory" 1t is a
beer bottle drained of the amber fluid
and cast aside, whisky receptacle
from which the Dante's inferno has
been drained, a gin canteen relieved
of its snakes, or any liquor container
which has done all the damage it can
and has fallen by the wayside."
Dead soldiers are often found in the
city but occur with great frequency
and startling pastures in the prohibit
ton districts. Occasionally some rural
wag will leave one on the minister's
front porch as a reminder that the
millennium is still lost to sight in the
mirage ahead. Small boys out gath
ering pond lilies Unexpectedly locate
dead soldiers bobbing about in the lily
pads, and use them for f1shIine floats.
A fish which bites hook suspended
from dead soldier has no more
chance of dying a natural death than
the man who killed the soldier" II
is cinch for the bottle in both in.
stances. Dead soldiers are sometimes
used by mother for storing away soft
soap. When Johnnie makes collec.
ton for the junk man, he empties out
the soap and completes the even
dozen bottles with the Soldier
The beer man souses out most
of the soap and fills 'er up again
for the purchaser, who smacks his lips
and exclafms:
Gee, but that goes down slickery!'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Trouble,

In the spring your coat Is shiny
And your hat IS looking rough;
In the spring the bin is empty
Where there once was coal enough
Then the union suit is baggy
And there's patches on yoxr seati
In the spring man is lucky
II the walk don't wet his feet.
In the spring the tax man coHneth
Marking up your gods sky high.
And the ice-man, lusty villain,
Asks you, Amy ice to buy?"
In the spring the house needs painting
Screens must cover all the doors;
In the spring your wife Is busy
Finding you some ext.a chores.
There are hats to buy. aud dresses.
Christmas presents long past due.
Half the bills in all creation
Seem to wander in to you.
Still, think man could stand II
And be mild as any mouse,
But for this last straw Of trouble:
WHEY, dear. Is cleaning house!
~ s4e4s
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
A Valentine Fan.

children's faces in colonial headgear,
is decidedly effective and really ser
ticeable, for it is made of stiff paper
and could be used.
Cards that may be used as book
marks or to hang on gas jets, a knob
or dresser or bureau, are always
acceptable. Some of these, made in
Dutch designs that are so popular, are
stunning because of the combinations
of colors and the quaint costumes
worn by the peasant children, who
are shown in the act of carrying wa
ter. Heart cards, with cupids, red
hearts and arrows are also pretty and
are always in demand
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Rifts in the cIouded Sky.

What lot of tears have been shed
on imagfnation's altar!
There is always one chord in the
heart Of your neighbor that will thrill
in unison with yours if you but strike
that chord.
1t is queer how much money you
hear about being made, as you talk
with strangers in sleeping cars and
on interurban trains.sa The promoter
is omnipresent, and the fortunes he
has reaped, with his mouth, are
enough to put Midas, Croesus and
John d. Rockefeller in the shade of
the old apple-tree forever! 1 often
think it would be amusing to see the
tax report on some of these travelling
barons.
l saw a fat woman down with the
grip on State street yesterday. And
there is a city ordinance against
throwing banana skins on the right of
way, too.
The wife, Of brakeman should al
ways wear train.
It never takes a man long to learn
which end of mule to feed.
1t seldom takes the receiver long IL
dispose of a stock Of goods. He a.
ways does what the other fellow dix.
ot-advertises!
The editorial brethren of North Da
kota declare that while trying to
dodge pretty young woman who act
ed as though she intended to kiss
him, Editor Lindstrom fell over a bar
rel Of salt on the Langdon depot plat
form, only to discover, after all, that
it was another fellow the lady wanted
| to, Msst
A mean country editor out in Iowa
describes Christmas as the grand
| swap.
| Rockefeller may have his wealth
| AS for me, I'll take little less money
and more respect from the world, and
be a blamed sight happier.
How to Make the Back Yard Beau
tiful," is the title of new book just
| issued by New York publishing
house. What's the matter with nice
clean snow storm?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19

many years. For, unlike the average
type, that Is so perishable, these are
more substantial-like pictures-and
are really ornamental enough to hang
on wall or to use on bedroom
table. They differ from the ordinary
styles in that there are comparatively
few verses or lines relating to the
day or conveying messages of love.
In addition to these changes, there is
another marked one, that is the alb
sence Of glittering gold or silver
decorations, which save the valen-
tines from being gaudy. The colors
used are conservative, too, and alto
gether they will make desirable pres
ents for girls and young women, for
they are free from silly sentimen-
tally and are quite artistic in de-
sign.
A strikingly pretty valentine that
is fraught with meaning but unaccom-
panied by verses is a splendid repro
duction Of an old English coach, cor
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-02-19
Loves Lottery.

One often wonders how ST. Valen-
tines day ever got start. 1t is said
that in England and France the young
folk were given to playing a game in
which the names of all the girls and
boys were written on tiny slips of pa
per, thrown into general receptacle,
and then drawn out lottery fashion,
care being taken of course that each
person draws the name of one of the
other sex. The person thus drawn
became ones valentine, and the allot-
ment decreed by fate was supposed to
impose upon the couple a sort of 10y
atty for the coming year.
All of which sounds very romantic
and beautiful, but which in plain fact
must have mixed things up fearfully
and 1t is a question whether or not
fate always selected the right maiden
or the right beau