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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
Washington's Birthday
Celebrated IN Schools

Exercises are being held this after
noon iD all the schools in commemora-
ton OF WashinKton's Birthday of
which tomorrow is the anniversary,
The various teachers have We'd WITH
one another in arranging artistic and
patriotic programs and the exercises
this year are unusually comprehensive
and elaborate.
Flag druis, Ratchet drills. original
poems. Instrumental solos. and songs by
the school children. ami in a number
OF instances addresses by representa- tive
men. took place during the day at the
school houses In Washington
AT the Franklin school exercises were
held by the first four grades this morn
ing. The higEer grades viii celebrate
this afternoon. 5 ninuet, danced BY
tie third grade, ana q. hatcrer drill. by
the first. we're features OF tnc morning
exercises
Arrangements are also being SeTf ected
today in the high schools for he par
ucipatiOD tomorrow Of the cadets I'm the
exercises at Alexandria. The cadets
will leave Washington at u clock on
the steamer jamestown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
Senator'S Body
Taken From City;
Burial in South

Accompanied by a delegation Of his
former colleagues and the members of
his family, the body of Senator Asbury
Churchwell Latimer OF South Carolina
was taken from the Union Station at
S o'clock last night on a special train
for the little town of BeltOn 5. c.. the
home of the dead Senator.
Thanked by Capitol police, the hearse
bearing the body was driven from his
Washington home. Congress Hall. TO the
station, and along the route many citi-
zens, who We're aware that il was the
Senator's body which was going 10 his
final resting place in the little South
Carolina town. stopped and barred their
heads as a token of respect
The departure Of the funeral train
from the Union Station was without
ceremony The distinguished delega-
tons Of the Senate and House Of Rep.
resentadves, through whom the two
bodies viii pay their last respects, oc-
Cupied one Pullman coach, and the be-
Teayed family OF the Senator occupied
another.
The Senators who made up the dele
cation we're headed by Senator Tinman.
y no also represents South Carolina In
the upper branch. The other members
OF the senate committee were senators
Proctor Foster, Dillingham;. -Overman,
Carter Frazier, Smith, Dixon and john
sJOn.
The House Committee included he
entire South Carolina delegation in the
Representative LegaTe, Patter-
son, Aiken, Johnson, Finley, Elerbe. and
Lever. and Representatives Howell OF
New Jersey, Bennett of New York,
Barnett of Alabama, Cook of Colorado,
Rodenberg of Illinois, Hsnshaw OF Ne
braska Lee OF Georgia Pollard OF Ne
brasla, De Almond of Missouri. and
Thomas of North Carolina +. L. Cor
ue1ius, secretary TO Colonel Ransdell.
sergeaut-at-arms of the Senate. repre-
scented that officer on the train.
The family party travelling in the
private car included the Senator s
widow, Mrs Latimer- their son. W.
Carroll LatimeT. and their four daugh-
tiers, Mrs. L. NJ Heard. of ElDertUn.
Ga, and Misses Anna, Olive and Sara
IatirQer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21

Practically everything is in readiness
for a general celebration of the ami
yersary of WashingtOns Birthday to-
morrow, This afternoon patriotic exer-
cises are being held in every public
school in the District, and throughout
the land school children are paying
homage to THE Father of His Coun-
try"
The celebration in Alexandria tOmor-
row viii be the greatest ever held on
February p In the Old Dominion.
Throughout the State preparations have
been made 10 send large delegations to
attend the exercises. which will be pre-
ceded by big parade
Every patriotic organization in Wash
ingtOn Will hold appropriate exercises
tomorrow and from every fiagstan and
many windows in the District the Stars
and Stripes viii be in evidence. On no
other day In the year do so such large
delegations visit Mt. Vernon as on
Washington's Birthday.
Sons of Revolution to Meet.
At noon tomorrow the annual meeting
Of the Sons Of the American Revolution
viii be held at the Arlington Hotel for
the election Of officers for the ensuing
year and the selection OF delegates 10
the next congress Of the national SO
ciety at Buffalo. Notices have been
sent out TO all members of the society
with the request that all ballots be
cast between the hours OF y and l
O'Clock.
The present membership OF the society
is 544 and two new members Will be ad-
mitted at the meeting tomorrow. After
the transaction OF business luncheon
Will be served
At II o'clock tomorrow morning the
winter convocation Of the George Wash
ington University will be held in the
BelaScO Theater. The trustees or the
university and colleges and the members
of the several faculties will assemble
in the university hall at 1890 O'Clock
and march in procession to the theater.
Academic caps and gowns viii be worn.
An address on THE Protest Of Amer
icanism Against Government Ownership
OF Railroads will be delivered by FL
mer J. BUrkett.
At the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church. at O'Clock tomorrow night,
there will be An Evening With Our
Couutry's Flag" The Rev F. d. Power
will preside. and an invitation has been
extended TO the public to attend. The
exc cises viii open by the singing OF
America Invocation win be pro-
nounced by the pastor after which Mrs.
Abbie Power Sparks and Prof Hooper
VIII sing a medley OF American airs. A
special feature OF the program VIII De
the unwilling of the national cOlOrs.
Representative Richmond Pearson
HObson will deliver the address Of the
evening. Mr.. HobsOn Will speak on
Patriotism and Character Building %
A musical impeTsOnatiOH, 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner" will be rendered by
Mrs L. A. Roberts and Mrs. Laura
Bates Ammen, and b. A. Lineback will
sing a patriotic solo. Others who Will
take part are Miss Imogene Newlands
and Mrs. Isabel WOTTel Ball.
Following their regular custom, the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21

Gladis Berchmire. wife OF William
BerChmire. died at her home. % South
Alfred street. this morning Mrs. Berch-
u1ire was thlrty-four years Of age aud
was born In BenDEvilie. n. J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
Numerous Aspirants
In South Carolina
For Latimer's Seat

According to reports from South Car
DINA, number of aspirants have arisen
for the seat Of Senator Latimer. who
died mere yesterday as the result OF an
operation
The Legislature of South Carolina is
now In session, but will adjourn Sat
Urday. 1t will meet IN extra session
two weeks hence 10 elect Senator Lati-
ILer's successor
Former Speaker Frank b. Gary, Of
Abbevite, state Senator L. q. Walker,
ana Representatives Lever and Fin
ley are among the prominent candidates.
Governor AnSel is also mentioned.
Senator Latimer's term would have
expired March S, 1903. and the election
viii be for the short term ending then.
For the long term, there viii be a spirit
ed contest with number Of DarLicip-
ants. EN-GCv- d. c. Hayward will be
a candidate. Other candidates an
uOunCed for the long term includes.
Joseph A. Mccullough, of GreenviIle:
John J. Dargan. Of Statesburg; former
Gov. Joan Gary Evans, Of Spartans-
burg; ID. 5. Henderson, Of Aiken, and
o 3. Martin. of GreenVille. Represen-
tative Lever. Finley. and tombstone for
the Ions term also are mentioned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21

Lieutenant -csttis and Policemen Gar
vey and Ferguson yesterday afternoon
discovered Leo pounds Of twO-inch cable
secreted IN the yard OF Frank Parker
IN upper King street. The wire was
covered with refuse and had evidently
been hidden for some time. This cable
IS believed by the police 10 be part OF
that which was stolen from the Union
Station in this city about TWO months
ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
HENSHAW STRICKEN
ON LATINER TRAIN
Congressman Becomes III
on Way to Colleagues
Funeral.
MournerS Are SidetraCked
While Medical Aid Is
Called.

SPARTANBURG. S. c., Feb. 21.-Ren-
resentative Henshaw of Nebraska. who
Is "a member of the Congressional COM
mittee appointed by Speaker Cannon to
attend the funeral of Senator Latimer,
at Bolton, was seized this morning with
d serious illness. and it was necessary
TO sidetrack the funeral train here until
medical attention could be rendered.
Shortly afterward the train proceeded
TO It's destination. the stricken Con
gresham having improved sufficiently
10 continue the journey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
WaShington's Birthday
To Be Widely Observed
Alexandria Will Have Big Parade and Cele-
bration-George Washington University
Holds ConVoCation, and Patriotic So
CietieS Will Meet

Oldest Inhabitants Association will
hold a meeting from 10 TO y O'Clock in
Carroll Institute Hall. After routine
business has been transacted, Repre-
sentative David J. Foster OF Vermont
will deliver an address.
Historical Society to Meet.
In the banquet hall OF the Shoreham
the Columbia Historical Society will
hold it's Tooth meeting from 12:30 10
o'clock. Luncheon Will be served to the
guests
Under the auspices OF the Francis
Scott Key M smorial association. patri-
otto exercises will be held at the Old
Key mansion. ass nj street northwest.
The association v as incorporated year
ago for the purpose OF res 1g and
preserving the hume of + Scott
Key, author Of 1.-THE Star-SI Ban
ner''
Beginning at Il o'clock. the exercises
viii open with prayer, followed by sing
missioner Mcfarland, president OF the
society. will Ne the principal speaker
Dance At Saengerbund Hall.
A dance will. be given in saengerbund
Hall tonight in honor OF Washington's
Birthday. The hail will be decorated
with American fe,gs.
Librarian Putnam, of the Congress
sioual Library, has ordered the several
divisions composing the Sunday and
holiday service to remain open from ?
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon until 10
o clock at night, The other divisions.
including the copyright office viii be
closed on WashingtOns Birthday.
A colonial bali viii be given by the
lavisons tomorrow night In National
Rifles AFmOry- Prizes viii be awarded
for the most attractive and correct
colonial costumes worn. There VIII be
dancing from $50 TO Y O'Clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
IALEXANDRIKl
OLD PAPER TELLS
ABOUT WASHINGTON
Father OF His Country Spent
LastBirthday al Alexandria
Celebration.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. va FEB II


An old copy Of the Alexandria Gazette
was brought 20 light recently. II con-
tanned an account OF the last Wash
irgton's Birthday celebration in Alex
andria at which the Father OF his
Country" was present. II told how
the troops came into town by land
and the naval forces gathered OF the
city, later bombard,EE Alexandria
which was nObly and successfully de-
Tended by the troops All of this was
done for tae eiihcation Of General
Washington and later every tavern and
every home IA the city were thrown
open that the people and the guests
might feast. Toasts were drunk TO
General Washington. famous statesmen
Of the day, TO Congress and 10 every
thing and everybody who seemed de-
serving Of the honor. II was a day 10
be remembered.
Down IL this quaint little Virginia
town tomorrow the citizens will cele-
brate the birthday Of their distinguish
ed general. friend, and citizen Through
out the y@ AZ Alexandra Is Quiet-so
quiet that q has become a byWOrd-
but tomorrow its atmosphere Of quiet
Will be cast 10 the four winds. Alex
andria VIII burst forth as the uveuest
spot in the whole State OF Virginia. It's
citizens VIII be hosts TO all those who
come old time Southern hospitality
the kind that Is always there for those
who VIII go down TO enjoy twill be
dispensed on all sides and there will be
a pa..lde the like OF which Alexandria
has never seen within It's own gates.
Regular troops, the District militia
and a large delegation Of Washington
flremen viii go down 70 help celebrate
the day. The parade will march through
the streets where so many years ago
Washington and his men were wont
70 cOngregate and where Washington
himself viewed an imposing military
and naval spectacle the last bi-thday OF
his life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
Cross Town Roads.
Printing Employees
Hold Noon Concert

The employees o. the Government
Printing Office held a concert today IN
the office IN honor OF the anniversary
of Washington's Birthday. A good pro-
gram was carried out.
The exercises were under the aus
pices Of the Government Printing Office
Philharmonic Society. Of which Benja-
min 4. Idnebeclk is the leader. The flag
decorations were said 10 be more beau
tiful than any heretofore provided.
The special investigators stopped their
labors long enough 10 listen to the sing
INK Of the pTintery employees, and they
Joined heartily tn the encOres.
Special Commissioner ROs5iIeT ! equity
and Acting Public Printer Brial and
many OF the principal officials 4 the
Office were present at the emit rtaiu-
ment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
GEORGETOWN NEWS

The Chicago Club. OF Potomac Com
mandery. viii give a musical and liter
airy entertainment this evening at Ma
sonic Hail. 120S Wisconsin avenue north
west. The best local talent has been
secured. The proceeds Of the entertain
ncnt viii be turned into the fund to de-
fray the expenses OF the cOmmandery' s
trip 10 Chicago 10 attend the triennial
convention. A series of these entertain
ments viii be given.
The thirty-ninth annual banquet Of
George c. Whiting Lodge. No. p F. A
A. NJ, Of Georgetown, viii be held Mon
day evening at Masonic Hall. l30S Wis
COnsin avenue. Several Congressman
have been invited and have promised
TO attend. ". r. Graves Is chairman OF
the committee on arrangements.
The condition Of Rev Father Thomas
{. Harlin, s j., pastor of Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Is reported to be some
what improved. He is a patient at the
Georgetown University Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
Members of Legislature
Attend Latimer Funeral

COLUMBIA. S. c., Feb. .21-Ten mem
bers of the house and five senators left
this morning for Bolton to attend the
funeral of Senator latimer there this
afternoon at . o'clock. The personnel
Of the committee follows:
The Senate-SenatOrs Sullivan, Earle,
Holiday. Rodgers, and Blease. The
House-Messrs. Rucker, Richardson,
Cox Gyles. Smith. Miller Hall John
stone, Clink. Scales. Dick
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
TRACTION BILL
UP IN THE HOUSE.
MUCH DISCUSSION
Members Decide to Let
Bill Go as Committee
Presented 1t.

Consideration OF the street railway
bin 20 give street cars access 10 the
Union Station began in the House today.
Chairman smith, of the District CONF
mittee, brought into the House a big
map. hung it on an easel in front of the
Speakers desk, propped himself against
Il and dared the House to do its worst
Instantly members began to fire ques-
ton at him from all parts OF the cham
Der, regarding ali paragraphs of the
bill They asked him questions for
forty-hve minutes. He answered them
began a speech on the general merits of
the bill.
Hepburn Asks Questions.
While Mr.. Smith was on his feet
Representative Hepburn of Iowa wanted
10 know whether the committee had
taken the trouble 10 find out IL the
courts would sustain the clause IN the
bill providing for universal transfers.
Mr.. Smith replied that the committee
he'd not gone into the matter. and he
thought the only way II could be settled
was TO pass the bill and let a test case
be made OF Il.
Much time was consumed in explain
ing the routes that the tracks Will fol
low 20 and from the Union station. This
proved 10 be such complicated matter
that the membership OF the House I'm
ally decided TO give il up and let Il go
as the committee had drawn ft up.
CTOss-ToWn Roads.
Mr. smith explained that the pro-
vision for a crosstovJn railway from
Seventh street and Florida avenue 10
Pennsylvania avenue southeast, should
be enacted. as there has been a great
popular demand for it.
Owing to the extended discussion of
the bill, II IS probable that a vote on
IL viii not be taken until late this after
noon or some time tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21
FRS. COTTON INTERSTATE,
QUESTION COURT RAISES

Justice Barnard today framed this is
sue TO be presented TO the jury In the
case of the contest of the viii of Mrs
Ellen y Cotton. Did Mrs. Ellen n.
Cotton die iutestate2' The object Of
this is TO destroy the validity OF any
OF the wills offered and to determine
on just what issue trial will proceed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-21

George Payne and John Lewis, both
Colored. We're before Justice eaton. in
the police court. this morning on the
charge OF entering the store OF George
Finch. and ste3liIG s. and a pistol Ths
men acknowledged entering the store.
but each blamed the other for the rob
berry Justice Cation held them for the
grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
BISHOP PoTTE&S FUNERAL.

Bishops of the Episcopal Church
from all p'rts ofthe cauutry, 400 clergy
men OF The New York diocese aud
many from other dioceses will attend the
public funeral services OF Bishop Henry
o. Potter 10 Grace Church, New York,
on Tuesday morning, October 20.
Tois date will be the twentS-ffih
anniversary OF Bishop Pottet's couse-
Grafton as bishop. The postpouemeDt
of the public strvice until then vas due
to the absence ct the time of the bishops
death OF many bishops and clergymeD,
who were attending conference in Lon
don.
The Rt. Rev. David H. Greer,
bishop OF New York, will conduct the
service. Afterwards there will be q
funeral procession to the Cathedral OF
st John the Divins, on Moroingside
Heights, where the body Of Bishop
Potter will be placed in the crypt 10
frout of the alter OF Tiffany Chapel. 10
ccordance With the views of Bishop
Potter, no flowers will be used either in
Grace Church or at the cstnedra, ex-
cept on the altar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little live. pills. Sold by W. +. Crelg aton
4, No
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
Is quickly Absorbed.
Gives Relief az Once.

WIFN' 'FVETV' ~ V''NV'
1t cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased mem-
brane resulting from
Catalrh and drives
away a Cold in the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
NsECRAlED BISHOP.

1t is explained that seldom Is Jesuit
made bishop in the Catholic Church,
the members Of the society being almost
exclusively teachers and pastors. But
precedent was broken Yesterday when
The Rt. Rev. Lsurenus Veres of the
Province OF Mexico was consecrated bis
hop at Trinity Church Georgetown, J..
O. The ceremony was very solemn and
was conducted directly under the orders
of the pope at Rome and digui6ed by
the presence of the pspsl delegate, Do
mede Fslcouio, the nearest representative
of the pontitf in America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
ALEXANDRIA, VA, SATURDAY EVENING. OCTOBER II, 1908
alexandria 6azeffe.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI.wKKKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 q 312 PRINCE
STREET.
Entered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, Vir
Rinia, as second-class matter.
TERMS: DAILY year, $o:OO months
/ week, 10 cents.
Tri.geekly-1 year, $500; months, S1.60
8 months. rs cents month, 25 cents.
Contract advertisers viii not be allowed TO ex'
oeed theirspace unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum.
stances viii they be allowed TO advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
In advance.
Resolutions in memonam, OF thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
Or persons, unless Of public concern, will
nly be printed in the paper as advertise
ments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.

The second day of the one hundred
and twenty-frsu annual session Of the
Presby yterisn Synod Of Virginia, which
embraces sli the Southern Presbyterian
churches OF this state, Maryland, West
Virginia and the District OF Columbia,
now 10 session in Roanoke, was taken
up with the presentation Of reports, re-
ceiviug Of overiores, etc. The reports
and overtures all went to their sppro-
pirate committees.
Among those who addressed the Synod
yesterday was Ospt. A. O. Trippe, Of
Baltimore, member of the board OF
trustees OF the Synod's Orphans Home,
at Lyuchburg, who spoke ID behalf of
that institution.
Rev. J w. Rosboro, one OF the trus-
tees OF the Union Theological Seminary,
Richmond, rendered bis resignation. he
has removed from the jurisdiction d
the Synod.
Montgomery Prssbytery presented 81
overture ssking a ruling on Sunday
travel by ministers, lsymen and baseball
snd football teams.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
More Than Enough is Too Much.

To maintain health, mature man or
woman needs ju,t enough food to repair
the waste and supple energy and body
heat. The hsbitual consumption OF
more food than is necessary for these
purposes is the prime cause of stomach
troubles, rheumatism and disorders Of
the kidneys. II troubled with indiges.
ton, revise yourdiet, let reason and
not sppetite control and take q few
doses of Chsmberlaln's Stomach and
Liver Tablets and you will soon be all
right again. For sale BY w. F. Creigh'
ton & Co., and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
Third foor-11th st.
Special Value i'm
Underwear.

Several items in Women's
Underw ear, made of
good, heavy muslins,
cambrics, and nainsooks,
offered at very special
prices.
Women's Cambria and Nainsook Corset
Covers, full front, low, round neck, variously
trimmed with embroideries, laces, insertions,
beading. and ribbon. Value, 29c. Each. ...l9;
Women's Cambria and NainsoOk Drawers,
trimmed with wide ruffles Of embroidery and
tucks. Pair........... %;
Women's Muslin Cambria aud NainsoOk
Gowns. high, low, square, and We necks;
long and short sleevts, variOnsly trimmed
with embloi !eries, laces, inser ions, hea ing.
end ribbon. Value, $3.50. Each...."..H.0O
Women's Muslin and Cambria Gowns, high
L neck, long sleeves, yoke of tucks neck and
sleeves trimmed with nsrrow cambria ruff
Hes. Each...... '...''.'''''''.'.'''' tVe
Women's Outing Flannel KimonOs, in gray,
pink, and light blre striped effects; made
full ami long, with deep hem; finished with
plain borders. Each.... Sl.bO
Women's Outing Flannel Dressing Sscques,
in large liue of r,tty floral ,designs; made
with high neck an long sleeves, turnover
collar and cuffs. Each............."...... 81 90
Women's Cotton Crepe Kimonos. in black,
lavender gray. pink, snd light blue, trim
med with rich Persian borders. Value, 81 90.
Each ...,......... .s.................S SllU
Third foor-llth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
SAT ON A PIN.

As the result of sitting upon a pip,
which another girl had placed on a ses.
at hosiery factory, Esther Horrocks,
of Bridgeport, Pa, is sn inmate of the
hospital, suffering from blood pois >nirg
The "joke" was psrpetrated five weeks
sgo, and in the first two weeks the iu-
jury was not alarming; but for three
weeks the young woman has suffered
great pain, and her condition is regarded
as critical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-10-17
Rig INTERPRETATIONS ASKED.

At the coming session of congress the
District commissioners will ask for an
appropriation OF SIS. .65S, O45. SO, with
which to maintain the government of the
District during the fiscal year commenc-
ing July next. This is 81. 900, 900 more
than they ssked for the present year
OF this estimate Of the administration
needs $l1, 101, ,695. So is to be applied 10
current expenditures and the sinking
fund. The sum of 81, 556, $50 is fol
what is termed extraordinary expenses,
such as public improvements and pro-
iaeta