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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

STRICKEN with apoplexy as she "a'
handed an order for food for her stary-
iog femily, Mrs. Moses Tucker fell dead
Yesterday ID the Office of Charles West
field, poor director, Of Wilkes-Barre,
Pc. to whom she had just told her
pathetic story. For weeks she had been
struggling to provide for her sick hus-
band aud Eve small children, but bei0g
III and weak herself she could earn but
little, and many time the struggle
seemed too much to bear. On Wednes-
day night the family was without any
thing to eat, ard yesterday morning, too
weak to work, she appealed to West
field for aid. He gave her an order for
food and clothing, and she was murmur-
ing prayer of thankiulpess when she
staggered and fell into a chair, and in
few seconds was dead. A cold wave
brings many pathetic scenes. Many
who silently battle with poverty during
mild weather are forced by the chilly
blasts to make their condition known,
and in all large cities affecting pictures
are often presented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
New York Stock Market.

New York, February AFTER a fair
ly firm opening the market became weak
under heavy selling aud during the
greater part OF the first hour the move
meut of prices was sharply downward.
Baltimore and Ohio and Brooklyn Rapid
Transit both fell over 2 points from the
opening and number of other stocks
sustained losses ranging from fractions
to over one point. The market tune
was disturbed by the character of Wash
ington news. Government bonds I'M
changed; other bonds irregular.
After the first hour the trading was
almost entirely professional. The tone
at midday was steady, bat without any
important recovery from the lowest level
of the first hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
MacIean's Release.

Taugier, Morocco, Feb. THE ban.
dit Raisulps ENJOYS, under whose Escort
Oaid Sir Harry Mclean was brought IL
Tapgief las, night, still linger in the city
in negotiation with the British minister
concerning the ful6llmeDt OF the
terms of Sir Hsrry's release. The 500,
600 England is to pay as rausom will be
held pending the bandits demand, bui
his demands for the release Of his i'm
prisoned followers are to be attended to
at once by the minister. The Sultan is
also given ample assurance of protection
for the outlaw leader and his subjects
against arrest and prosecution. Mac
lean, despite considerable hardships dur
ing seven months period of captivity, is
10 excellent health. Heexpects soon 10
make a trip to England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

THE circumstances in connection with
the murder of Judge James Hargis, OF
Breathilt county, KY, yesterday, by bis
SOD, Beach Hargis, are published else
where In the Gazette. In his cell in the
little Jail at Jackson, the murderer is to-
day raving and cursirg his Maker, his
whisky. besolted brain making him prsc-
ticsily an inbecile. 10 her home, a
widowed mother, whose heart has been
broken long ere this by the troubles Of
her husband and the wildness Of her SOD,
sits and sobs quietly. Her husband is
dead and her son is in jail, held for the
murder of his own father. King Lear
was not the only one destined to feel the
serpeuPs tooth by the iugratiIude OF
progeny, and children disposed to walk
in the broad way that is sure to Iced to
destruction should study clos'ly tic pic-
ture described oh1ve
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
ANrI-SALOON LEAGUE.

The Virgins Anti-Saloon League in
session 10 Richmond today elected the
following officers:
Rev. DR.. W. O. Taylor, of Peters
burg, president; vice-presidents, Chan
cellor DR.. w. W. Smith, of Lynchburg;
P. V. d. Conwsr, Of fredericksburg
Judge W. II. Mann, Of Noltowsy; Cap
tain J. F. Bellows, Of Ocran; Rev. J. r.
Ellis, of Elktob; Rev. DR.. w. O. Camp
bell, of Rosuoke, Rev. g. s. Bowers, Of
Winchester; Professor j. I. Henderson,
of Bristol; Rev. H. P. Atkins, OF Rich
mond; secretary, Hon. A. 7. Lincoln,
of Marion; treasurer, S. P. Jones, OF Rich
mond; attorneys, Walter syduor, Of
Richmond; Thomas Whitehead, OF Am
herst.
Rev. O. d. Bulls, Of Aisxandris, j.
nsmed on the State executive commit
tee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Railroad Accidents.

Buffalo, n. T., Feb. The Penn.
sylyania "Ayer," due ct Buffalo q. 10
O'Clock, was wrecked npar franklin
vile, n. Y. L. is reported ten pas.
sengers we're badly injured. The wrecked
train was the second section OF the
pennsylvasisn's Washington ayer. The
engine and all the coaches jumped the
tracks and rolled into the ditch.
A telephone message here from Frank
linyille at eleven o'clock says the wreck
"a not as serious as first reported; none
of the passengers was killed, although
all we're severely injured.
Kittitg, Pa, Feb. 6.-Three are dead
and a score Injured as the result OF a
wreck near here early today on the
Buff 10 aud Allegheny Valley railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
ANOTHER MESSAGE.

President Roosevelt has in contem-
plstion the preparation of another spe-
cial message to Congress dealing with
the question OF capital and labor.
The basis of the message will be the
recent decision of the Uaited States Gu
preme Court declaring part OF the Erd-
man act to be unconstitutional.
This act provides for voluntary arbi-
tration of disputes between railroad COM
psnies and their employees. The Supreme
Court nullified the tenth section on the
ground that 1t was beyond the power Of
Congress to declare Illegal the action Of
an employer in dischsrgiug an employe
because he was member of labor
union, as the section provided.
The Presiden: is said to desire the en-
sctment of additional legislation OF this
character, and il is reported that he will
recommend the Townsend bill providing
for compulsory arbitration of labor trou-
bles.
I Ths President has been disappointed
keenly also over the decision of the Su-
preme Court 10 the Danbury hatiers'
case, that decision being to the effect
that the boycott of the American Fedora
ton of Labor against firm of matters in
Danhury, Conn.,, was In violation OF the
antitrust law, 10 that it was combi-
nation 10 restraint of interstate trade. The
President ia credited with the intention OF
asking Congress to amend the antitrust
law so that it will not spply TO labor
boycotts.
According to the gossip here, Mr..
Roosevelt. is concerned over the attitude
of labor toward the presidential caudi-
dacy OF Secretary Taft, and will make o
strenuous effort to show that the admin.
istration is in sympathy with the organ
lied labor movement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

TnAr the agitation for work by means
OF parades 10 certain cities has been to a
large extent political was indicated by
developments in Pittsburg, Pa, yester-
day. Less than fifty of the 600 'O-called
unemployed men of that city, who
marched on The City Hall and vocif-
erously demanded work, accepted an
ofFsr to shovel snow at $l.75 a day.
During the last week over 1000 men
have spilled for work, marching in
bands 10 City Hall, where their demsr DIS
we're msde. Superintendent TOole, Ct
the Bureau of Highways and Sever,
wanted 900 extra men at work on the
streets, and had expected no ditie entity
in finding them. He couldn't ges them
at the addresses left by the 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
FRIDAY EVENING. FEB =, 1908.

SPEAKER BYRD, Of the House OF
Delegates, has introduced four bills,
which he thinks, if passed, will greatly
incresse the revenues Of the Common
wealtb--in fact, annually add more than
$3.50. 900 to the Golfers of the State.
They are as follows:
Q) A bill raising the taxes on express
companies from about S., 600 year 70
$l2, 900 year. mn
~ A bill raising the taxes on Pull
man companies from about 81 900 year
10 $4,000.
(8( A bill to increase the tax on steam
boat companies, which means $l4'OoV
additional revenue.
(A A bill imposing q privilege tax Oh
foreign corporations, which means 81
least 800, 600 additional revenue.
n these measures become laws without
amendments, the Slate may receive
tbe money but the people of the State
will nav it. The measures should be 50
amended IS to prevent the several corPo
vatiops from increasing their rates t'
meet the extra tax. Bills to regulate TIL
rates charged by these corporations would
help the public much more than tn
State at large would be benefited by Inn
posing high license tax upon them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
CoNFEssEs KILLING FATHER

News received at Mobile, Ala, from
Boniface, Fla, says that much excite
ment prevailed in that town Tuesday
night when the report that J. A. Strick-
land, residing three miles north of there,
had been shot while sitting by window
reading a newspaper.
The report reached town Immediately
after the shooting by q son Of Mr.. Strick'
lsL =, who came post haste for the doc
tor nd sheriff, the latter wiring to
Dufunia for bloOdhounds, which arrived
on the late train in charge OF q deputy
sheriff from Walton county.
A posse was Immediately organized
md proceeded to Mr.. Strickland home.
Pie dogs failed to take a trail sway
from the house, and suspicion fell on
one of Mr.. Strickisn9s sons, lad Of
about twelve years.
he was taken to town about Redpes'
day and In a private examination WITH
the sheriff he later stated that he had
done the shooting at the request OF bis
mother, who promised him that 1t he
would kill his father she gould give
him his fathers mule and buggy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
SON KILLS FATHER.

Former County Judge James Hargis,
for many years member OF The State
democratic executive committee, accused
of completely Ia numerous homicides
and a prominent figure in the feuds
which have disrupted Breatbist county,
KY, for long time, was shot end iu-
stantIy killed in bis general store at
Jackson, KY. ,sabout 2:se o'clock yester-
day afternoon by bis son, Beach Hsrgis.
The son fred five shots in rapid success
sion at his father, who fell dead while
his clerks were waiting on customers.
The cause of thR patricide has not
been learned butt is supposed to have
been the result Of differences which have
existed between father and son for some
time. The Two men are reported to have
had q severe quarrel several nights sgo,
when the father, it is alleged, was COM
PEELED to resort to violence TO restrain
his SOD.
Young Hargis, according to reports,
had been drinking heavily. He went
into the store yesterday afternoon sppar-
emily under the influence OF liqusr.
Judge Hsrgis spoke 10 him about his
dissipation and a quarrel ensued.
Father and son stepped behind a
counter 10 the store, when the son, after
only few minutes conversation, drew a
revolver and fred FIVE shots. Four took
effect, Judge Hargis falling dead. The
young woman stenographer and the
customers in the store rushed Tor the
doors and fed.
Young Hargis wss arrested by Town
Marshal Goran Smith and Grover Blanton
and locked up. He was raying like 3
maniac and the officers we're compelled
to drag him 10 jail.
Judge Hargi. will be buried In q
cssket which be bimself purchased about
a month sgo. Some time during the
early part of last month Judge Hsrgis
weut to the National Oasket Company and
requested that be be shown the most
elaborate cofios the company had 10
stock. Nothing suited him, and he
finally ordered one alorg his own ideas
costing 81, 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Fatal Jump.

New York, Feb. tn an tffJrt
early this morning to save herself from
the flames which ragged through the five
story apartment house in which she
lived, Margaret LsndoD, eyed % jump
ed from the fifth story fire escape 10
the pavement below and was instantly
killed. Several other tenants were over
come by smoke and three fremen we're
injured bY falling cornices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Today's Telegraphic News.
Lowsr CourL Reverted.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Ga1ette.l
Richmond, Va, Feb. 7.-fbe United
States Circuit Court sitting here today
reyerses the lower courts in the case OF
the Alexandria National Bank, plaintiff
in error, versus Willis @. Bates, defend
cut in error, aid directed that the cause
be remanded TO the State court.
The case was removed from the Cor
porstion Court, of this city, against the
ruling of Judge Barley and taken to the
U. S. Court, where Judge Wsddill decld-
ed the matter against the bank. Au APP
peal was taken and now the case has
been sent back tc the Corporation Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Ratb Disclosed Her Plcbes.

Newark, N. j., Feb. 7.--Annie Mar
tin, an aged woman, was admitted to
the City Almshouse yesterday with the
proper certificates IS to her desliiution.
The frst act on the programme was a
bath, to which she objected strenuous
". When obliged 10 disrobe dollar
bills began 10 fall from the folds Of
the woman's clothing. When her CLOTH
ing was searched 81, $50 Eas found in
her possession. The resul! is che will
have to pay - 30 a week for her keep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Hundred Thousand Dollar Fire.

Cleveland, O., Feb. mot until this
morning was the fire which destroyed
six business blocks at 619-521 Huron
Road extiDguished. Located in the
heart OF the business district the fire
famed by a raging gale last night
threatened Wholesale property destruc-
ton. The loss is 500, 900, ofwhich the
bulk falls on the owner of the building
and the ]. NJ. Bour Company, wholesale
coffee dealers, and the Cleveland Bakers
and Confectioners' Supply Company,
the principal occupants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Social Clubs.

[ specisl Dispatch to the AleI andria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, Feb. THE Sem
ate com mittee on finance this morning
after hearing arguments voted that social
clubs of all grades and standing should
be out under the same laws that govern
sslOous. Arguments in opposition were
made by representatives of leading
gentlemen's clubs of the State as vel
a, the Elks and Eagles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Ouiet in Lisbon.

London, Feb. Lisbon continues
quiet from all accounts. Police and
military vigilance has not been relaxed,
but no further trouble is feared. I'm
mense numbers are visiting the chapel
in which the bodies of the late King
Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz lie 10
state.
Former Premier francois departure
from Portugal is said to have been
practically forced by the new cabinet.
Public men still think, however, that II
is only question of time when he will
return and agsin take prominent part in
his cnuntry's politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
What To Do When BtllOus.

The right thing 10 do when you feel
bilious is to take q dose of Cham erlsin's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They will
cleanse the stomach aud regulate the
liver and bowels. Try it. Price, 25
cents Samples free q. w. F. Oreigh-
toms and Richard Gibson's drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Another Fight ARRANGED

Los Angeles, CAL, Feb. IAN agree
ment has been reached between Battling
Nelson aud Willie Britt for a fourth
fight. The terms provide for 1873 pounds,
fox ten rounds, before the Pacific Athletic
Club, on the night of February 25tb.
The fighters will get percentage of the
gross receipts, but how it is to be d.
yided will be decided today. Nelson de-
mauded champions price and it vas
finally decided, however, be was TO re:
GIVE a FIVE per cent bonus OF the fighters
share
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Killed bv Mine Explosion.

Halifax, N. s., Feb. 7.-Advices from
Port Hood, N. S., today state as the
result of an explosion at the coal mines
there today nearly score OF people were
killed. Seven bodies have been taken
out and it is reported that ten other
miners are imprisoned and believed to
be dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Killed In a Duel.

Dubois, Pa, Feb. Frank Faro
is dead and Jose Brucceco Coy is NOR
tally wounded as a result Of duel
fought in their room In the Italian
colony. When other bosrders broke
into the room Faro waS dead on the
floor with 8 stlsto buried up to the hilt
in his body, while Brucceco, uncon-
scious, had been literally backed to
pieces with razor. The men qusrreled
yesterday afternoon and locked them
selves in their room to settle their dif-
fereuces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

The democrats in caucus of the Mary
lsud legislature last night ratified the
action of the lawyers committee which
drafted the disfrauchisement amendment
by adopting it With comparatively unim-
portant changes. The enactment Of this
measure into law, which the late Senator
German so earnestly advocated, would
make Maryland safe democratic State
Tor years to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

MRS. MARY MCCORMICK, OF Phiia'
delphis has discovered that her husband
hiss twenty sfipities. She caused MIN &c
be taken before 8 magistrate ana 81
most cried as she told her story. she IL
about rs years old, rather good iook'ne
and dresses neatly. She looked s'ralgn'
at her husband while she was testlfying'
"If he has one woman friend my nus
band has twenty" said Mrs. McOof'
mick. "He has a pile Of letters ron
these women at home that high" she
continued, holding her hands about three
feet apart. She declared her husOanc
had not contributed toward her supPoi'
since last Saturday, one week sgo' "nel
they separated, and that previous to 'na'
he had helped her financially, but very
little. Mccormick made no defense
He was required to enter $500 bail &c
answer in court the charge of neglectlpg
90 support his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Harry haw.

MatteaWan, Feb. 7-Dr. Lamb, SD.
perintendeut Of the State hospital for the
insane, says that if after thirty days or 80
it 10 his belief that Harry Thaw ia sane,
he will recommend his release. A COM
mission in luDacy or other proceedings
would not be necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
DIED,

On Friday. February 7, 1908, at 90T a. m
MARGARET ANE. beloved wife Of James
NJ Davis, at her residence, 1908 Prince street
after long illness. Funeral from her late
residence, Sunday, February 9, at 2 o'clock
D. N. Friends and relatives are cordially in.
yited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

Representative Clayton, of Alabama,
In a political speech delivered in tie
House yesterday, declared the President
hsd indicted hi. party, and supplied
proof upon which to convict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
HOUSE

HOUSE
The House today took breathing spell
after the weeks orstoryi BY considering
the omnibus war claim bill. This car
ries an appropriation of about 1915, 900.
Mr.. Mann, the ''great otjector," in
stituted ilibuster against the bill.
Mr.. Flood dem. Vs.), introduced q
bill providing for commission to invss'
tigate the purchase Of American grown
tobacco by the governments of foreign
countries to determine if there il any
combination or understanding between
representatives of these governments 10
depress the price Of American grown TO-
bacco.
Representative Nichols (dem. Pa
one of the labor members OF the House
today ofere ( a bill to Offset the recent
decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States hostile to labor boycotls.
His measure prevents the application Of
the Sherman antitrust lsss to unions Of
laboriug men, organized TO increase
wages to shorten hours CT labor or to
better the condition of toilers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

Reduction in Tomatoes, cans Nanticokei
25e. s. d W. Tomatoes lie each.
j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

A full line of MARKET and FANCY
BASKETS for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Feb. 7.
SENATE.

The Senae was not In session today
having adjourued5 on Thursday til
Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07

Use De Wits Little Early Risers, pleasant
little pills. They are easy to take. Sold By
VIZ. Creighton a Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-07
The Market.

Georgetown DC. Feb. 7-whsat ss-SF.
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REAL ESTATE.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-09
THE QUADRANT.
ROW the Idea of the Device Came Il.
Thomas Godfrey.

How the Idea Of the Device Came /,
Thomas Godfrey.
Concerning Thomas Godfrey. ia
nous American mathematician, there
IS an interesting account in the Lit
erary History of Philadelphia"
Thomas Godfrey was a glazier. He
seemed to be one Of the most singular
phenomena that ever appeared in the
learned world.
One day while at work at his trade
a young girl came to pump and filled
a pail with water, which was left upon
the sidewalk. The suns rays were re-
fected from Godfrey's glass to the pail
OF water and then to his eye, thus COM
pleting triangle. This is said to have
suggested to the glazier's mind the idea
which in 113O became the basis for the
double rejecting sea quadrant.
Prior to this time English mariners
had been using Davis bow to asccI
tain their latitude at sea. but . conl
not be adjusted in storm. IRE.
gave the subject careful study. laugh
himself Latin in order to read New
tons Principal and endeavored IL
have the value of his invention recog.
nized in England. While thus engaged
he determined to have the device tested
on ship bound for the West Indies
In Jamaica the quadrant was exhibit
ed or presented. to- an English sea
captain. Thus the important discovery
came into the possession of Hadley. a
-
London. whose name it usually bears
in spite of the long exertions Of influ-
entail Americans Of the eighteenth
century to have Godfrey's claims es-
tablished and honored.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-04-09
The Raven.

Writing on "Birds In Christian Leg
end and Symbol in the National Re-
view, Rev. r. L. Giles says:
The raven is looked upon with divid-
ed feelings. He is the ''bird of ill
omen par excellence. "Corvo di NAL
augurio" is indeed the Italian equiv
alent Of the phrase and "Ungluck-
srabe" the German one. According to
the fathers, he is the emblem of pro-
crastination. with his cry of "Cras.
cras"-'"Tomorrow. tomorrow" His
not having returned to the ark has al
ways been ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS him. Yet
he, too, is a pious bird. He played his
part in the Christmas mystery. 1t was
said that at the hour of the great birth
the crock crowed "Christus natus est, y
the raven croaked "Quando?" the rock
cawed "Hac nocte," the OK mooed
"Ubi?" the sheep bleated Bethlehem y
and the ass brayed "Eamus." This is
found as early as the fourth century.