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The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19
Republican Platform Pronoun-
cements Briefly Summarized
for the Busy Reader.

Unequivocal endorsement of
President Roosevelts administra-
tion and policies
Recent Republican legislation
of importance enacted in the face
of a stubborn Democratic filibust-
er.
Declares for tariff revision after
March 4. 1909, and maintenance of
true principle of protection, in
Guiding maximum and minimum
rates.
Approves new currency law as
an emergency measure only and
pledges party to the development
of permanent currency system
corresponding to the greater needs
of the country
Favors the establishment of a
system of postal savings banks.
Amendment of the antitrust
laws to increase effectiveness and
give the federal government great
er control.
Urges extension of railroad laws
to secure national supervision in
the issue of stocks and bonds.
Pledges the party to carry on
the work in the interest of rail
road and government employees SO
well begun by the enactment of
the employers liability and safety
appliance laws, the act limiting
hours of employment of trainmen
and photographers and other similar
laws.
Recognizes the needs of wage
workers and pledges the party to a
continuance of its policy to secure
still further betterment in their
condition.
Upholds authority and integrity
of the courts and recommends
more accurate definition by stat
ute of procedure under which Il
writ of injunction may be issued
by federal courts.
Calls for further extension of
rural mail delivery and assistance
of the farmers by federal expert
ments in agriculture.
Commends Roosevelt enforce
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19

ment of fourteenth, fifteenth and
sixteenth amendments.
Endorses policy for conversion
of natural resources and improve
ment of waterways.
Commends work in putting the
army and navy on footing COM
mensurate with the nations great
ness.
Commends expansion of foreign
commerce and Secretary Roots
visit to South American countries.
Approves work of American
delegates to The Hague Peace
congress and action of the senate
in approving arbitration conven-
tions.
Advocates encouragement to
American merchant marine.
Endorses liberal pension pro-
visions to veterans of the nations
wars.
Other topics mentioned in the
platform are: Civil service, pub
lie health. bureau of mines, for
eign dependencies, admission of
New Mexico and Arizona, celebra-
ton of Lincoln centennial, Demo-
cratic incapability.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19
TAFT TO BE OUR
NEXT PRESIDENT
Nominated the First Ballot at Chicago Yesterday
Governor Cummins, of Iowa, will Doubtless
be Nominated for Vice-President To-day.

Amid scenes of wild excitement
and unparalleled enthusiasm Will
liam H. Taft was nominated can
didate of the Republican party for
president of the United States on
the first ballot, receiving a total of
I02 votes. His nomination was
then made unanimous.
With the president named and
with the platform adopted, it re-
mains only for the nomination of
the vice president to complete the
work of the convention. Governor
Cummins, of Iowa, and James 5.
Sherman. of New York, are the
leaders in the race for second place,
with Cummins u decided favorite.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19
Flies Cause Epidemics.

The history of the recurrent
epidemics of contagious diseases,
throughout the country, is the
history of unusual prevalence of
the insect pest, the greatest of
which is the summer fly pest.
The typhoid epidemic which
ravaged Chicago in 1902, and
which caused death roll of 4O2
persons within three months, was
directly traceable to unsanitary
conditions and the transmission of
disease through the fly pest.
Chicago health officials of the
health departments and physicians
and surgeons after exhaustive ex-
periments have declared that flies
are the greatest common carriers
of contagious diseases and the
most deadly agents of infection.
They have declared from time to
time that at all cost flies and in
sects must be kept from foe d
stutfs, milk, and from living rooms
in homes where there are children.
Infectious children's diseases and
the child mortality rate are caused
almost wholly by the prevalence
of flies in the home, it is said, and
either direct infection or Indirect
infection through contaminated
foods with which they have been
allowed to come in contact.
The results of experiments by
government surgeons and army
physicians and other medical ex-
perts afford ample backing to the
statement that of all summer
dangers, the fly pest is the greatest,
and against which the least pre-
cautions are taken.
The most common mode of infec-
tion by insects in our part of the
world is undoubtedly by the in
direct method, the infection of
foodstutfs by insects which have
come in contact with infected
material. Cholera, typhoid fever,
tuberculosis, and perhaps dysen-
terry are the diseases which are
probably most often conveyed in
this way Most important for US
is the connection between flies and
typhoid fever and probably dysen-
terry The common house-hy is the
insect chiefly to be dreaded. for it
has a far wider range of activity
than has any crawling insect, and
it's presence is not regarded as a
disgrace to well conducted house
hold or institution, rs is the
presence of other insects. The
conclusions are almost too obvious
to need statement. Rapid disposal
of all infectious material and
scrupulous care in the extermina-
tion of all insects, especially the
common househy. should be among
the most ordinary rules of house.
hold and institutional hygiene
Chicago Tribune.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19
DRAINAGE IN THE
San LUIS VALLEY
Government Engineer Makes
Public the Result of His
Investigations.

Washington. d. c., sends us the
following letter which explains
itself and is worthy of careful
reading:
Washington, June s, 1908.
Editor The La Jara Chronicle,
Dear Sir: During the summer
of 1907, Mr.. A. E. Morgan, super
vising drainage engineer of the
U. S. department of agriculture,
conducted drainage Investigations
and surveys in various parts of the
San Luis valley. Besides making
study of the general drainage
and alkali situation throughout
the entire valley, he made
detailed surveys of ten different
tracts representative and typical of
various portions of the valley re-
quiring drainage, and made COM
plete drainage plans for the drain
age bitches recommended.
The separate tracts surveyed
were: The La Jara tract, south
and east of La Jara; the Arnell
tract, twelve miles southwest of
Alamosa; the Spring Creek tract,
about eight miles south of Monte
Vista; the Burd tract, one mile
southwest of Monte Vista; the
Severe tract, about four miles east
of Monte Vista; the Hooper tract,
north and west of Hooper: the
Millard tract, six miles northwest
of Mosca: the Burson tract. three
miles north of Mosca; aud the
Booth tract, east of Mosca
The reports of these investiga-
tions have just been completed.
They include all extended general
report describing the present
drainage and alkali conditions ex-
isting throughout the valley, and
for each of the tracts surveyed II
separate brief report, which de-
scribes the drainage plan which
has been made for that tract.
The general report explains
what has already been learned
from experiments and attempts at
drainage and describes in detail
the various methods of reclama-
tion which are best adapted to use
in draining different portions Of
the valley, The variations in diff
ferent soil types are explained,
methods of constructing open and
closed drains are described and
estimates of cost are given
The following statements sum-
narize the leading conclusions of
the general report:
In the reclamation of San Luis
lands, irrigation, drainage and
alkali conditions are so closely
related that they must be worked
out together.
There are now several hundred
Thousand acres of land in the
valley which are either too wet for
cultivation or contain alkali in
in uriouS nunptitiaS
Most of the alkali troubles in
the valley are the direct result of
sub-irrigation and lack of drainage.
Alkali in the San Luis valley is
largely surface accum ulation I;
practically the whole amount in
most soils apparently being within
four feet of the surface.
With the great variety of con-
ditions in the valley, no single
method of treatment can be applied
successfully to all localities.
AS in other arid countries, the
light sandy soils and the heavy
clay soils of the valley are alike in
high fertility and lasting qualities.
Sandy loans contain less alkali,
are easily titled, and can be most
easily redeemed. The adobe soils
will be more difficult to restore and
harder to till Yet their reclama.
ton and cultivation are entirely
practicable, if suitable methods are
used.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19

Ayers Hair Vigor, as now made from our
new improved formula, is the latest, most
scientific, and in every way the very best
hair preparation ever placed upon the
market. For falling hair and dandruf il
is the one great medicine.
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The La Jara chronicle., 1908-06-19

Continued ON page 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
TIE SENATE"

The Young Mems Senate met las
night and elected officers for the ensuing
term. ]. w. Mon oe having withdrawn
as a candidate for president, 81. Noel
Garner was elected to that Office. The
following we're the Others elected; Vice
president, Thomas II. CLARK; secretary,
Joseph Goldsmith journal clerk, George
L. Appicb; reading clerk, q. White;
financial secretary, Marshall l.. Scho-
field; sergeanl-st-srms, Arthur a. Dsw-
SOD; assistant selgeaDt alarms, Roger L.
Pickin; official reporter, j. W. Monroe,
and pos master, J. E. Riner. Samuel
NJ. Lunt was appointed page.
Upon request Of the Senate Rev. Q.
ID. Bulla consented to serve as chaplain
for the ensuing term.
The officers elected last night will be
installed on next Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
VICIOUS PRACTICE.

10 addition to the roller skate nui-
sance another just as bad has come upon
the scene, that of the putty blower. Last
night youth with pestiferous putty
blower stung gentleman who had an
arm foil of bundles. He could not drop
the art cles aud the boys ran. A crowd
of youngsters gathered near the corner
of Prince and st. Assph streets lsst
night and proceeded to lombard Chi
nese lSundrymsn. For a brief period
the Celestial thought his place had been
invaded by some new species of insect,
but finally he discovered the source of
bis troubles and made dash for his tor
mentors The boys ran toward King
street. with the Ohinsmsu IN not pursuit,
and when be grabbed youugster whom
he suspected of having been party to
his discontinue, proceeded 10 cuff him,
aud a crowd quickly collected. Mr..
Joseph B. Drew and Mr.. George W.
Petty, jr., rescued the boys from the
irate lsundrymsu and succeeded 10 saw
log the latter from an assault at the
hands Of the crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
PERSONAL.

Miss Alice E. Colquhoun has return
ed from Paeonisn Springs, where she
spent the summer.
Dol. ]. 4. de Lagnel has returned
from Canada, where be spent the sum-
mer.
Mr.. Ohas. E. Whit, OF n rristown,
Pa, Was in the city today.
Mr.. Harry Smith, connected with the
u. S. Marine Hospital at Panama, is In
the city on a short visit to relatives.
Mr.. Harry Lamb,r', accompanied BY
his friend, Mr.. Alfred Ainswo,tb, both
of Wilmington, DEL, after a delightful
visit to his uncle, Mr.. NJ. 7. Burns, Of
HOG Prince street, has returned home.
Mrs. Robert Brown left Monday after
noon TO. her home in Alexandra after
a visit to friends in Harrisonburg.-
+ HsrrisoDburg Timts.
Messrs. j. w. Hammond and Il. n. Draw
ner went to Hamilton today to attend the
Mosby survivors reunion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
MOTION PICTURE HOUSES.

Nota. t1standirg the fact thst the
democrats had a rally ct the Opera
House last night which sttracied great
many people, the two amusement houses
we're crowded. The pictures exhibited
were first class 10 every particular, and
elected the commentator OF those who
attended the exhibition. Tonight all
three houses-tbe Alexandria Amuse-
meut Co., the Opera House and the
Elite Motion Picture House-have good
programmes.
The Elite Picture Co. will give q
special programme Of pictures tonight,
Including 1.-THE Wsyward Daughter" a
very good subject. M Ed"a l..
Hutchinson will sing new songs. de is
very fine.
The Alexandria Amusement %. will,
among others, show 1.-THE Outlaws" and
"The Prodigsl Son." which are pro-
nounced excellent.
At the Opera House the Howards,
In Irish and blackfsce comedy, continue
t, win hearty appliance for their clever
work. An excellent series OF pictures
will be shown, including "Tbe Can
didate,p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
THE ARMORY CASE.

The hearing of the arguments on the
demurrer in the case of F. L. Slaymaker
vs. P. ]. Murphy ct al. has been act by
Judge Barley, of the Corporation Court,
for hearing next Monday, October 5, at
IL O'Clock. This case arises by reason
of F. L. Slaymsker, captain of the new
A. L. /. military company, eDjoining
Capt. P. ]. Murphy and Lieut.. Windsor
Domaine, of the old company, from in
terfering in the use of Armory Hall.
Messrs. Norton and Boothe represent
the complainant and Nc. s. G. Brent
the defendants in the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
DISMISSED WITH AN ADMONI-
TON.

Among the cases before the Police
Court this morning was that OF youth
who had been arrested at the instance of
woman living on Fairfax street, be-
tween franklin and Jefferson. Accord
ing to the testimony of the complainant,
the youth and companion, whom the
police failed to capture, took positions
opposite her house at 1890 O'Clock last
night with the intention Of waylsying
young man who had calle1 upon the
plaintiffs daughter. 1t was alleged that
occasionally the defendants would cry
out care you going to stay all nightT'
&c. Justice UstOn dismissed the ac-
cused with an admonition. Such con-
duct on the part of certain young men
living ia the southeastern section OF the
city has for long time been source OF
complaint. 1t is said that the dogs of
Coustantiuople tear all csnines to pieces
which unfortunately stray out OF their
1t seems that some
specimens of the genus homo are AMI
ms ted by equally iguoble instincts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
42O to 426 Seventh Street,
421 to 425 Eighth Street,
WASHINGTON, D. o.
Official.

AN ORDINANCE to establish the curb
- grades on Alfred street, between Duke
and Prince streets.
Section |. Be it ordained by the City COun-
ell of Alexaudris that the curb grades on Al
fred street, between Duke and Prince streets
be and are hereby established as follows:
LIST. The east curb commencing at the north
curb line Of Duke street at an elevation Of
42s5 feet above city datum of mean low tide,
thence rising st rate Of 2.28 per cent. for 105
feet to elevation Of 1895 feet; thence ascend
ing by curved grade for 30 feet to summit
elevation Of 1865 feet, thence descending by
curved grade for 90 feet to elevation 40 o.
thence dest ending for 1l8 feet at the rate Of
LIZ per cent to south curb line Of Prince
street at elevation 1855 feet.
2nd. The west curb commencing at the
north curb line Of Duke street at an elevation
of 1924 feet above city dl'um OF mean low
tide thence rising Mt rae of q % per cent. for
1l5 feet to elevation 1896 feet; thence as
cending by curved grade for so feet to q
summit elevation Of 456j feet; thence de-
sceuding by curved grade for so feet to ele-
walton 45.44 feet; theace descending for 1853
feet at rate of i.32 per cent. to south curb line
Of Prince street at elevation of 1922.
Section. This ordinance shall be in force
from and after its passage.
Passed the G 'mmon Cou Gil Sept %, 1908.
HUBERT SN0WDEN. President.
Passed the Board Of Aldermen Sept. %, 1908.
J. r. N. CURTIN, President.
Approved Sep. 70, 1908.
FRED J. PAFF. Mayor.
Tests: DANIEL r. STANsBURY, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
LOCAL BREvITIES

Saturday, October 3, and not October
5, will be registration day.
Judge Thornton will hold this term Of
the Circuit Court for the city in the U.
s. court room tomorrow.
During the month the clerk of the
Corporation Court has recorded AZ deeds
aud issued 80 marriage licenses-19 to
white and 10 to colored persons.
The regular business meeting Of the
Allison w. O. T. u. will ne held tomor-
row afternoon ut the Ohildren's Home
on Duke STREET.
The mercury in the thermometer at
an early hour this moruing stood at S9'.
No ftott, however, WIS visible.
The steamboat Southern, Building at
Newport News for The Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat Company AID
which is to ran between Washington.
this city and NCrfJlk, will be launched
on Saturday.
Officer Hepd r,On lsst night arrested
James Faulkner, who's charged with as
saultiug J. T. Person. The assault took
place in Alexandra county, and the &C.
cused gss this IN rniug turned over 10
officers having jurisdiction thereto.
An open me- ng tor men will be held
by AlexaDdra G .uucil. M. SO, at its
hall, No. 40 Kiug sire t, tOmorroe
evening at S:I5 p. m Rev. J. r. Sc
vier. pastor Of tir Seconl Prasbyterisn
Church, will address III meeting. The
men of Alexaod,is are cidislly invited
to he prescott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
THE Oily LOSES.

As anticipated, Judge Hsrdson to
dsy. pnsiding by designation OF tn
Govfrocr in the Circuit Court for tni'
civ. ovsrruied the demurrer In the cas'
vt he Westinghouse southern Railway
Go. VS.. the City Council and decided tat
case j., favor of the railway company
The case involves The right Of the COM
pany to use Henry tree for its tracks,
which the city sought by irjaOcuon pro
ceedines to prevent. CITY Attorney >
P. Fisher ssked f stay OF sixty days
10 order 10 file an answer. The company
was represented by Col. F. L. Smith.
The decree entered follows:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA.
The Washington Southern Railway Co. VS..
the City Council Of Alexandra, Virginia,
and Frederick J. Psff. Mayor, &c. In
chAneery.
This cause came on to be heard this 30th
day Of September, 1908, upon the bill OF com
plant and exhibits filed herewith, and the
demurrer of the defendants to said bill OF
complaint, and the assigned grounds OF SAID
demurrer.
Upon consideration whereof and the argu-
ments Of counsel being heard, the court, Tor
reasons stated in writing, filed with ana maze
a part of the record. doth adjudge, order and
decree that the said demurrer De ana the
same is hereby over-ruled.
II is further adiudged. ordered and decreed
that the defendants are allowed space OF
sixty days within which TO answer said bill
of complaint il they should so desire.
II is further adjudged, ordered aud decreed
that the injunction herstofore awarded IN
this cause be and the same is continued IN
force and operation until the further order OF
the court in this cause,
This cause is continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
ALExANDRIA COUNTY RALLY.

For the Grst time 10 the bistorg OF
Alexandria county, governor OF Var
GINS will appear there tonight to make a
public address. Since Alexandra county
pcs been a part of ms state OF Vr-
GINA, uot one of It's chief executives has
evlr honored it with visit whan he was
billed to appear on the hcstings. The
distinction of being the frat gOsernor OF
Virginia tn make public speech in this
county will belong TO Claude A. swan
son. The occasion will be monstsf
politica rally of the Alexandra county
democrats 10 the courthouse. The meet
ing will be held under the auspices OF
the BRYAN and Kern Club, sDd assisting
this organization in welcoming GoV.
Swanson will be the Georgetown Bryan
and Kern Club and the Alexandra City
Prvap. Kern and Carlin Club. Gov. swan
son will not be the only speaker. Senator
John W. Daniel and Congressman Charles
@. Osrlin will be on the platform and
will make addresses. Before the meeting
opens a big tOrch-light procession will
be held. This will be headed by three
brass bands. The streets will be lighted
With bon6res. 1t is expected that at least
1 900 persons will take part in the pro-
cession. Tomorrow morning, before the
big political rally at the courthouse at
night, "Virginia Day" was celebrated at
Great Falls, Fairfax county. This day
marks the annual gathering Of ths citi-
zsns of Alexandra county, Fairfax
and Loudoun county. Gov
Swanson, Senator Daniel, and Congress
man Oarlin were the orators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
POLICE COURT.

Justice II. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed of
this morning:
Dave Crockett, charged by Mrs.
Minnie Wood with dsOrderly conduct,
was dismissed with an admoDition.
James Price, charged with drunken
aud disorderly conduct at Spring PARK
station, was fined S..
s. H. Evans, charged With drunken
and disorderly conduct, wss fined So.
Lou Haywood, charged with being
drunk 10 the street, WAS dismissed with
On sdmonition.
Patrick Buckley and W. H. Ward,
charged with disOrderly conduct, were
fined So.
Winnie Rober son, colored, charged
with dlsorderly conduct and assault on
Josephine Lee, also cOlored, was fined
&5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
FOOTBALL GAME.

There will be a game of football be-
tween the Alexandra Athletic Club and
the Old Dominion Athletic Club at Col
ross today at 4;SO O'Clock. The line up
is a. follows: l.. E, DOfey Sherman;
L T., Douglas; l.. g., DobsOD; Q
Tomlin; K. G., Mckinney; R. T.,
Kalts; r. E., Green; Q. B Barrett; l..
H Snowden; r. a., Pitts, and +. B.,
Rus, Armstrong and Beverly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
WATCH RECOVERED.

Mr.. Charles Hohensteln reported to
the police August 7 that his wstch had
been stolen from his residence at the
upper end of King street. This morn
ing Detectives VermilIion and Barbee
of Washington reported to the Alex
andria a1thoritier, thst they had re-
covered the watch and srrested John
Miller, colored, who had pawned it
in Washington. Miller stated that
be bought pawn ticket for the watch
March 10. The watch was not stolen
until August and the negroes story
is quite "6shy." Officer Roberts went
to Washington this morning and secured
the prisoner and brought him To this
city, where be WAS locked up.