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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24
FLOOR Oil.
Mail order. given prompt attentlon.

Nail orders given prompt attention.
CT, Hunter Sanitary Dust Killing
Floor Oil Co. Qncorporated).
Business Office: Room 4Ol. Munsey Building.
Phone, Main 1850. Washington, d. G.
Sanitary Dust Killing Floor OIL. zoe Gallon.
This oil will also clean your furniture and
fixtures. For sale by X. E' KNIGHT,
,shY 2w 6si King st.
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AIezsm0rse O@zEs1ss

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Resolutions in memouam, Of thanks. tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
nly be printed in the paper az advertise
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IN advance.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24
Woodward { LOthrOp
10th, llth. F& @ SITS. N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. @
ANOTHER YEAR OF
Splendid
Growth

The 2S.h Anniversary of our store will be
celebrated during the week beginning today.
February the oath, with features of unusual
interest.
Each year finds the store with stronger
trade connections at home and in Europe;
each year ends the store able to reduce the
proportion of waste in handling goods from
the manufacturer to the user. Aud this eli
minat on of waste-wsste in the cost of mark
citing goods-is the chief advantage Of the
big gereral store.
And so we strive to make the business
greater and g'eater-not for mere business,
but because business must grow to hold its
own, and must grow to reach the extreme Of
helpfulness.
If We could surely hold business at given
point, we might we'll have rested on our oars
long ago But that is impossible lit must
grow or dwindle, and the business year just
closing, even in the face OF financial unrest,
shows q very satisfactory growth, the fruit
age of experience ond integrity ripened into
the abundance of today, and promises even
larger growth for 1908.
To the diligence and steadfast purpose
which have formed the bulwarks Of our pros
perity we pay due homage, knowing that OPP
portunities 90 hand in hand with industry,
while courageous readiness in utilizing
them has wrought for us a commercial des-
tiny which has placed US foremost among the
the mercantile establishments in the National
Capital.
But we shall not rest here. Though OPP
portunities for improvement appear with less
frequency than in the earlier years OF our ca
reer, yet shall they find us alert 70 seize and
develop them TO the utmost extent.
In acknowledgement Of the cordial sincerity
of the public Endorsement the loyal patron
sge which has attended our efforts ana
achievem ents, we gratefully extend TO our
friends thank Offering from our abundance,
an opportunity TO secure values in all lines
Of merchandise. which our prosperity alone
makes possible, and which enables us to
share our success with our gracious patrons
Each of the seventy departments eontr
butes one or more items Of seas0nable, prscti
cal merchandise, nearly all Of which were
bought especially for this occasion, and are
offered at an under-value price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24

NEW MACkEkEL.-Nos /, 2, Asek
rel. received today, January 8, By
J. G MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24
F0R OVER SIXTY YEARS.

An OLD AND WELL-TBIED REMEDY
Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup has been
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success. It soOthes the child,
softens the gums, sllays ell pain, cures wind
eolic and is the best remedy for Diarrhea. Is
pleasant 10 the taste. Sold by druggists Ia
every part Of the world. twenty-five cents
bottle, It's value is incalculsb]e. BE sure
aud ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs act
June 3lth. 1oOS Serial numbeT tnos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24

Kodol is scientific preparation Of yegets-
ble acids with natural digestsnts and con-
isins the same juices found in q healthy
stomach. Each dose will digest more than
1900 grains of good food. Sold by w. F.
Creiohton 4 Co.
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The best remedy known today for all
stomach troubles is Kodol, which is gusrsn:
teed to give prompt relief. 1t is natural
digestant it digests what you eat, 1t is pleas
ant to take. Sold by ". f. Creighton & Co.
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brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away Cold in the Head quickly. Restore
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
50 cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atOmizers 20 cts.
FL V-r.,er4 90 Worren Street. New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATARRH
EIy's Cream Balm

is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.
It cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
tho diseased mem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-24

COR RENTAL Brsddock Heights, new s
1 room house with porcelain bath; hot
water heat and ali modern convenience;
stable and outbuildinRs. Apply to DAVID
N. RUST, JR,, COS 18th street northwest,
Washington, ID. G. teb2l lw
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
BIG ORDERS EXPECTED
Pennsylvania Railroad Said to BE IN
MARKET Eor 4 aroa Pail 0rder

Pennsylvania Railroad Said to Be IN
Market For Large Rail Order.
Cleveland, o., Dec. 10.-The Iron
Trade Review says: Positive an
nouncement that the Pennsylvania
railroad will place an order for 1907
600 tons Of steel rails within few
days is believed to indicate that q
general buying movement on the part
of the railroads will soon be started.
At present, however, the market II
rather quiet in both pig iron and I'm
ished products. Rumors of advances
In prices Of steel products are with
out foundation.
Iron ore shipments for the season
made a better showing than was an
tioipated, the total to Dec. 1 being
25.345,168 tons, a decrease Of 49,
849,771 tons compared with last year.
Shipments for December will amount
to about $4,000 tons. Earlier in the
year 1t was expected that the de-
crease for the season would be about
80 per cent, while the final figures
will show decrease of about 3S per
cent.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
IN THE SfNAV
DoIIiver Presents Bill to Regulate
Corporation Securities.

DoIIiver Presents Bill to Regulate
Corporation Securities.
Washington, Dec. 10.-The session
of the senate was chiefly devoted to
the formal presentation Of depart
mental reports and the introduction
of bills. The reports have been made
public from time to time, and the
bills, numbering 352, were chiefly for
the granting of pensions.
A farreaching bill for the regula-
ton Of the future issues of securities
by transportation companies and tel
egraph and telephone companies en-
gagged in interstate commerce was
Introduced by Mr.. Dolliver, one of
the authors Of the railroad rate law.
The bill, as explained by its author.
is designed to subject the future IS
sues Of stocks and bonds by such
companies to the scrutiny Of the gov
eminent Of the United States. It Is
intended to prevent overcapitaliza-
ton, stock watering, bond manipula-
ton and all similar abuses.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
PARENTS DAY At
THE CITY SCHOOL
Many Visitors Attend the Exercises
Thursday Morning.

All who attended the High School
chapel exercises this morning were
greatly pleased with the exercises,
but were especially pleased with the
singing of the pupils from some of
the primary grades.
If friends of the City School would
visit the school more frequently, it
would be a great encouragement to
all connected with the school.
President Tayolr's talk on "Cuba
When the Spaniards Left it" was
a great treat to those present and
his promise to give the students a
talk on "Cuba Ten Years After the
Spaniards Left it," as soon as he
returns from visiting Cuba, next Jam
uary, was heartily appreciated.
Visitors.
President III. K. Taylor, Mr.. III. w.
Scrivener, representing the Board of
Education; Mr.. j. w. Womack, Rev.
M. P. Lowery, Mrs. ]. w. Bosley,
Mrs. w. A. Adams, Mrs. Harry Tan
ner, Mrs. c. P. Wickham, Of Norwalk,
Ohio; Miss Lizzie Taylor.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
ONE KILLED SEVERAL
HURT NEAR JACKSON
Woodwork of Bridge Gives Way With
Dreadful Results.


While at work putting up bridge
on Lost Creek, about ten miles above
jackson, part of the woodwork gave
away, instantly killing Kelly Hos
kins, of Jackson, former brakeman
on the Lexington & Eastern railroad,
and injuring several others. The re-
ports of the tragedy are meagre and
the names of the injured could not
be obtained here vet.
1t seems that the bridge had for
merly been at jackson, but had been
torn away and new bridge put up
in its place. Later it was decided
ty reconstruct the old bridge at a
crossing on Lost Greek, about ten
miles from jackson, and it was while
putting up this bridge that the acct
dent occurred.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
ASKS FOR NEW
DEMOCRACY
LittIet0n Says Party Must Be Re-
habiIitated-SpeakS to
S0utherners.

New York, Dec. 10. = Appeals BY
Martin w. Littleton for national or
ganizationi to rehabilitate the Demo
cratic party and by President Wood
row Wilson of Princeton for return
to true conservatism on the part Of
the national Democratic party, inter-
ested and enthused 400 members Of
the Southern society Of New York at
the annual dinner of that society In
the Waldorf-Astoria. Mr. Littleton's
plea, definite in suggestion and ex-
pressed with intense earnestness,
was frequently interrupted by cheer
ing, while President Wilson's words
were listened to with closest atten-
ton.
Mr.. Littleton in his speech an
swered the current speculation as to
the probable future of the Demo
cratic party by declaring that it's fu-
ture, if it was to be one worth while,
could be that only through tho
speedy adoption of some definite poll
Icy for which the party should per-
sistently and consistently stand.
"You ask how shall we do this?
This Southern society stands for that
section Of the country whose Demec-
racy has never failed. I am sure all
southern men are tired of being
made to stand against things which
are inevitable, and for things which
are impossible, and would like to be
able to furnish a good reason for
your Democracy.
why can not this society select
an advisory committee from among
its Democratic members, whose bust
ness twill be to ask some good hard
headed Democrat from each state 20
confer, to the end that an organizes
ton shall be perfected in each state
whose business it will be to put ques.
tions and get answers from the gov.
eminent? Where do you get the
money to run your government? II
your taxation just and equal? How
do you spend it? To the end that
at Washington we shall keep and
maintain a perfectly organized, we'll
equipped and courageous bureau,
who shall put the same questions and
secure the answers to them there
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
HOUSE SETTLES
DOWN TO WORK
Resumes Consideration of Census
MeaSures-AttackS Civil
Service.

washington, Dec 1O.-The house OF
representatives got down to the act
ual work of legislation by resuming
consideration of the bill to provide
for the thirteenth and subsequent de-
cennial censuses, which had been
partially discussed at the last ses-
sion.
The consideration of the bill led to
a discussion of the civil service. This
came up on an amendment offered
by Mr.. Gillett of Massachusetts, the
effect of which would be to exclude
from the noncompetitive examination
required as the basis of appointment
messengers, assistant messengers,
messenger boys, watchmen, unskilled
laborers and charwomen. Mr.. Gillett
took occasion to condemn the present
plan of appointing clerks in the GEN.
sus office by noncompetitive examina-
ton. These examinations" he said,
Ought to be competitive, and not
mere farces."
The system of appointments pre-
vailing heretofore, and which 1t is
proposed to continue, of determining
the fitness of an applicant and then
leaving it to the judgment of the d.
rector Of the census to make the Sc
lection regardless OF the ratings OBJ
tanned, was defended by Mr.. Crum-
packer Of Indiana, who remarked
that the various civil service reform
associations did not know what they
were talking about when they want
ed the temporary census clerks ap-
pointed in the regular way. Mr.. Gil
lett said that the noncompetitive ex-
aminations simply were a return to
"the old spoils system"
Mr.. Robinson (Ark.) in opposing
the amendment, vehemently declared
that the "spoils system" had obtained
In large degree in the days of An
drew Jackson, "and has obtained in
large degree during the administra-
ton Of Theodore Roosevelt" He sug-
gested that that doctrine should not
be repudiated and applied at the
same time. II representatives, he
said, should be required to pass COM
petitive examinations, the high
school boys would hold seats in con-
gress.
Illustrating his point that the
spells system prevailed now, Mr..
Robinson mentioned the recent ap-
pointment Of Daniel Keefe as COM
missioner of immigration. Mr.. Fow.
Ter IN. J.) was so earnest In his sup
port of the amendment that Mr.. Hep
burn Qa.) asked, why are you SO
anxious to protect yourself from the
possibilityof appointing scalawag?"
II do not care to save myself that re-
sponsibility," replied Mr.. Fowler,
amid laughter, "for I have no scala
wags in my district"
The amendment was lost, IS to 119.
In addition to those already named 1t
was supported by Messrs. Cooper
(Wis.), Waldo IN. ", Parson IN.
", Burleson (Tex.), Sulzer IN. ",
Mann Qll), Madden Ul), Fowler
IN. j., and opposed by Messrs.
Langley (Ky.), Hay (Va.), Robinson
(Ark.), Mcclure (Okla.) Wilson
(Pa.) and Keifer CO.,.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
LANGLEY OPPOSES
CIVIL SERVICE
Tenth District Congressman Tells of
His Own Experience in
Bureau.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Repre-
sentative Langley took part in the
debate on the census bill in the House
yesterday, opposing the proposition
to have census enumerators chosen
after. competitive examination.
He was formerly Appointment
Clerk of the Census Bureau, and as
serts that his experience showed
that enumerators of the twelfth cen
sns who were not chosen by Civil
Service examinations were men ex-
ceedingly well qualified for their
work.
For nearly five hours the House
considered the bill and passed ii
without material change.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
CUBA WHEN THE
SPAN|ARDS LEFT IT"
Subject of President TayIor's Ad-
dress at the City School
Thursday.

Prof. H. X. Taylor spoke to the
students of the Public School Thurs
day morning on the subject "Cuba
When the Spaniards Left it" He de-
scribed the financial, social, moral
and intellectual degradation of the
Cuban people under Spanish oppres-
sion. He~was present at the time of
the, Spanish evacuation and gave an
account of some of the stirring seem
es of that important event. He
strongly praised the United States
government for that which stands out
as the most conspicuous national act
of Christian civilization. He said,
"The United States compelled Spain
to relax her grasp from the throat of
the helpless Cuban, then gave her a
whipping and paid her $4,000, 900
for the privilege"
President Taylor expects to visit
Cuba during the holidays and prom
ised the students that having given
them a lecture on "When the Span
iards Left Cuba" he will in the near
future give them one Of ''Ten Years
After. he Left it."
He expressed himself as highly
pleased with all that he saw at the
school, especially complimenting the
music under the leadership of Miss
Grigsby. After the lecture, Prof.
Shipp gave a fire drill which Prof.
Taylor and the other visitors en-
joyed most heartily and commended
In highest terms.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
Castro Reaches Spain.

Santander, Spain, Dec. 10.-The
French steamer Guadeloupe, with
President Castro Of Venezuela ON
board, came in here. It was learned
soon after her arrival that President
Castro will continue on board the
steamer to Bordeaux and from Bors
deaux he will travel overland to BerL
lin. President Castro has come TO
Europe with the intention Of settling
all of venezuela's international guar.
rels. The general health Of the presi-
dent is good.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
PROFESSORS OSERIzfD

University Of Minnesota Places Age
Limit on Members Of Faculty.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 10.-Six-
ty-five years is the age limit for
members of the University Of Mime
sofa faculty. At meeting Of the
board of regents it was decided that
contracts with members Of the fac
ulty should expire when the teacher
becomes 65. The rule adopted by the
regents will be applied beginning
next year. At least six well known
university professors have attained
the age of SIS and the adoption OF the
rule has caused furry.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
Shelter and Friends.

Whatever may be the indistinctness
of the future, the groups of friend
ships are there; and wherever they
are is a shelter and home. However
strange to us the colony may be In
which they dwell, if. as we cross
the deeps Of death. their visionary
forms shall crowd the shore, and peo
pie the hills of that unvisited abode,
it will be to us a better country. even
a Observation-Disclosures
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
PASTORS SALARY
HAS BEEN INCREASED
First Baptist Church Votes $500 a
Year TO Doctor P0r-
ter.

At business session of the First
Baptist church Wednesday evening,
the salary Of DR.. Porter, the pastor,
was increased $500, making it now
$500 a year.
During the revival services $500
was contributed for the expense of
the meeting, counting the $25 given
at the Thanksgiving service for the
poor.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
DR.. ]. w. PORTER AT FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Lexington Pastor to Preach Thurs
day Night. Deac0ns to Be
Ordained.

DR.. ]. W. Porter, of Lexington,
breaches at the First Baptist church
Thursday evening at 7:30.
After the sermon, seven deasons
will be ordained blythe pastor and
church.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
Find Skeleton In Hole.

Marion, o., Dec. 10.-While digging
for a cistern on the M. Jacob farm,
at a depth of about four feet the per-
feet skeleton of man was found, the
position being such as to indicate
that a round hole had been dug and
the man dropped into it. 1t Is not an
Indian skeleton, the bones being too
well preserved.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
SERVICES TO BE HELD
ALL NEXT WEEK.
Elder ]. M. Thomas TO Preach at Old
Baptist Church.

Following the regular meeting of
the Old Baptist church next Saturday
and Sunday, there will be services
each evening of next week at z
o'clock. Preaching by the pastor,
Elder ]. M. Thomas. All are invited
to attend these services.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
II GRAND AND GREAT
GRAND CHILDREN ON LIST
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Reeves Add TO
Mrs. Eliza Jones Descent
ents.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Reeves
Thursday morning, nine-pound
girl. Mrs. Eliza Jones the grand
mother was present. Mrs. Jones is
particularly proud of her descend
ents. She has now fifty three grand
children and twenty-four great grand
children.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
LOCAL TEAM BEATEN
In BROOM BALL GAME.
NicholasviIIe Boys Carry Off the
H0norS BY Score of TO O.

The Nicholasville Broom Ball team
defeated the local aggregation at the
Auditorium rink Wednesday night by
The score of l to O. The game was
close and exciting and thoroughly en-
joyed by the spectators. The home
boys go to Lexington Thursday night
and then to Nicholasville Friday
night.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
Girl Beaten to Death.

Russell Springs, KY, Dec. TO-
Mamie Waune, -, was beaten to
death on her way home from school.
Her assailant escaped, but is being
sought by a posse. who viii execute
him Il found.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
Killed bv Train.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 10.-W. n.
Crowninshield, 40 Of Boston, Mass,
said to be a nephew Of Admiral
Crowninshield, was run down and
Killed by Q railway train here. Crown
inshield was connected with the Ma
tional League for the Promotion Of
Purity.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
MEETING FOR
TAX REFORM
Great Gathering In Lexington to Dis
cuSs important Cues
ti0n.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 10.-As
the time approaches for the holding
of the meeting of citizens of Licking
ton and Central Kentucky for the
purpose of naugurating an educa-
tional campaign which shall ulti-
mately lead to reformation of unjust
tax laws of the State, the interest
becomes more and more manifest.
Prof. ]. w. Porter, who is laboring
earnestly in behalf of the movement,
yesterday received a message from
Lieutenant Governor w. H. Cox ex-
pressing his interest in the movement
and stating that he will attend the
meeting to be held in the Circuit
Court room tonight.
Mr.. w. HI. Mackay, Of Covington,
chairman of the Taxation Committee
Of the Kentucky Bar Association, has
also expressed his desire to attend
the meeting.
Movement Important.
Mr.. W. o. Davis, of Versailles, who
was a delegate to the International
Tax Congress held at Toronto last
year, says that he feels that the
movement is Statewide in impor-
lance. Also Mr.. William A. Robin
son, of Louisville, who likewise was
a delegate to the Toronto Congress
is expected to attend. In addition,
representative citizens, business men,
lawyers, merchants, farmers and
members of all professions from Lex
ington, Paris, Georgetown, Versail-
les, Winchester, Nicholasville and
other Central Kentucky towns are ex-
pected to be In attendance.
Mr.. Bassett to Preside.
The meeting will begin at 8 O'Clock
and will be presided over by Mr.. ]. f.
Bassett, president of the Lexington
Commercial Club. County Attorney
George r. Hunt will make an address.
Every citiden no matter whether he
be rich or poor, is invited to attend
the meeting. =
Should the movement meet with
the approval of citizens generally the
fight will be carried into the Legisla-
ture where an effort will be made to
revise those tax laws which have not
only driven capital and wealth from
the State of Kentucky, but has kept
capitalists and investors from bring
ing their money or their business
within Kentucky's borders.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTED.

Charlie Attersan was this morning
appointed administrator of the estate
of w. A. Attersall, deceased. r. o.
Fitch and w. 81. Garner were ap-
pointed appraisers.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
NEW MARBLE BUSINESS.

Golden and Flora, of Richmond,
IRE preparing to start tombstone
bnsiness here under the management
of Mr. A. P. Fisher, of this city.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10

Co Your Christmas Shopping Ear
~ ard in the Morning.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-10
THREE ROBBERS
HOLD UP TRAIN
Great Northern is Stopped in Wash
ington-Men Escape With
Loot.
Special to The News.

Special to The News.
SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. TO-
Three men held up the Great North
ern train, No. 4, near Hill Yard, this
State, robbed the mail car and es-
capped