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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
COMMUNICATES.
THAT DEFICIT.

l see that the CITY Council will be
asked to appropriate one thousand dol.
lars ($l, 000) toward the deficit. Why
not pay it allH The city will get the
value received ip the park. Our citizens
have contributed 10 cash, and in enter
tanning most literally already. Il Is
published in the papers thst the City
Council of Petersburg bas appropriated
five thousand dollars (S5, 000) to enter
tain the president OF the United ales
aud al they will receive is the honor
and glory. AS one taxpayer, am
heartily in favor of the City Council sp.
propria,ing sufficient funds to cover the
shortage aud assist 10 paying for the
park, something Alexandra should have
had years ago. BsfOre the Ooufedera
monument was located, |, 10 an anopy-
NOUS communication, published in the
Alexandria Gazette, made an offer of
one hundred dollars (SlO0) toward the
purchase of one or more squares OF
ground 10 the northwest section for park
purposes and to place the monument
there, but there we're no responses. |
thought it good opportunity to get
park and the proper place for the monu-
ment. X. Y. X,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY s. 1909.

ANOTHER clean sweep OF obsolete
Warsbips mas been decided upon by the
British navy authorities, No fewer than
10 are to be brought under the hammer
during the next few months. The ves-
sells ordered to be sold are the frat class
battleship Benbow, Of 10, 800 tons, once
famous for the huge Hilton guns which
she carried; the Howe, OolliDgwood and
Rodney, of 10, 300 tons; the second class
battlesbips Edinburgh, 1920 tons, aud
Tbunderer, $3.50 tons, and some old
training ships of less Importance. The
vessels mentioned date from 1882, 1884
and 1885, although the Thunderer was
built as far back as 1872. They have
long been familiar names 10 the British
feel aud have done good deal of SER
vice. They are hopelessly out of date now,
their open gun decks being perhaps
their weakest festure. When the batch
has been disposed of some Of the ships in
what is known as the special reserve
will be sold with the provisO that they
must be broken up in the United King
dom. The incesssnt changes in the
construction of war ships almost make
them old before they are new, but mil
lions of money are spent annually In
building them only to have them de-
stroyed in a few years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
War on Corn PRODUCES Company.

Chicago, Msy ga concerted at
tempt by Independent glucose COM
psnies to 'Dreak" the Corn Products
Conn any, popularity known as the
tTusi, became known today, when the
report spread that a new combination
will be formed. The independents pro-
posed 20 centraliz, the business OF all
their concerns under one management.
The Corn Products Company is said tt
be controlled by the STANDARD Oil Com
pany, OF New Jersey. The ROysl Bsk-
ing Powder Company, 8 $50, 900, 900
corporation, is reported to be the
bsck bone of the new combination,
aud other concerns with capital aggrega-
ting 81, 900, 900 are reported 20 be ready
to come into the combination, Among
these is the Natioual Candy Company,
of Clinton, Iowa, q SO, 900, 900 corpora
ton; the American Maze Products Com
pauy, of Roby, Iud. /; the Irwin Bros. Of
Indianapolis, and the Hubirger Com
psny, of Koekuk, lows. Tne total
grinding capacity of the independent
plant is about $4,000 bushels a day,
which is about one-hslf OF tue
capacity of the Corn Products Com pany.
According to the report, it is proposed
to increase the capacity of the BODY,
Iud., plant, from $4,000 to $4,000
bushels a day. The headquarters of
the reported combine, would be 10 New
York or Ohicsgo. 9fhe combine is said
to have been stsrit as the result of a
fight between the loyal Baking Powder
Company, and the National Candy Com
paOy, against the Corn Products Com
pany. The Corn Products Company
contemplated entering the baking pow.
der and candy fields to retaliate upou
these two rivals and the present re-
ported combination is the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
LAKE STEAMER LOST.

The steamer Adelia Shores, engaged
in general lake traffic, is reported to
have sunk of White6sh Point, in Lake
Superior, with all ON board, The crew
aud passengers consisted of twenty-oue
people. Sailors on board the Northland,
which reached Duluth, Mimi, yesterday
evening, brought the news of the prob
able disaster. As tue Northlsnd was
passing the point wreckage was discov-
cred all about the path of the steamer,
The Shores was In command OF Capt,
Holmes. She Was bound for Duluth and
was six days overdue. 1t ia thought the
Shores was sent to the bottom OF Lake
Superior by the same eale that foundered
the Russia, NeSlor, and Aurana several
days ago, when the winds swept the lake
at q seventy-mile velocity,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08

SEVEN grafters got their deserts In
Pittsburg on Wednesday. One of them
was recently president OF hank, and he
got eighteen months in jail. The SEN
tence on the cashier of the bank was de-
ferred until be shall have been used fur
Their as a witness. A hotelkeeper went
to prison for two years for offering a
bride, which was the offense Of the bank
president. aud three councilmen got, one
three years and a half and two eighteen
months, for taking brides. More SEN
fences are coming. Rascsls, corrupt
politicians and the business men who
corrupt the politicians, ought to take
warning that they are travelling the
broad road which leads to the peniten.
tiary, and that In every city when the
predatory gang gets too intOlerably bad
public sentiment is aroused and few
rascals are dashed to pieces, but in
many instances not enough Of them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08

The entire progressive contingent OF
republicans and two democrats to boot
we're gathered into the Aldrich stand
pat field in the Senate yesterday after
noon on a vote on finance committee
amendment having for its object the
maintenance of the present duty of a
cent and a half a pound on lead ore.
Even Senator Clap, who earlier in the
day had given his colleagues 3 solemn
warning that the enemies of protection
would revise the tariff with an axe two
years hence if it friends did no, pass q
substantial downward revision bill at
this time, joiued those bound for the Al
drich headquarters aid recorded his vote
in the interest of the lead tIust. Mr..
Oapp's warning to the republicans was
much more sensational than that sound
ed By Mr.. Cummins, on Thursday, but
he spoiled the effect OF it by his subse'
quent vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Actress Broken In Health.

New York, MNy S-Broken in health
her hair almost white aud totteriDg,
Ada Rehen, the old star of the DAILY
stock company, Was literally carried
aboard the Philadelphia, or the Ameri-
can line today for her summer home in
the north of England, there abe hopes
by rest and care to regain 8 measure OF
her shattered health. 81 don't think
this is old ake coming upon me-" she
said 81 rope to be good for a great
many years yet. Ny present collapse is
surely only temporary"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Bursting of a Reservoir.

South Berwick, Me-, May S,-The
ma n street of the town Is under wster,
aud scores of houses are uninhabitsble
as the result Of the bursting of the South
Berwick Oompauy's reserv OR today.
The reservoir is located in the top of the
hill and the water rushed down the
grade like a torrent. People in the
food district we're forced to fee from
their homes, and macy narrow escapes
are reported. The reservoir also fur.
uisbes water to several small towns in
the vicinity, snd they are In a danderous
condition should FIRE break out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08

IL the Senate yesterday MIR. Owen in
a speech in favor of an income tax took
the view that when the constitution Gays
cha. no direct tax shall be laid unless in
proportion to the census or enumeration
just provided for it had reference to d.
rect taxation on the several states and
not to the citizens of the state. In sup.
port Of this view which he claimed had
not been heretofore expounded be quoted
from the records of the constitutional
convention and the language of several
acts OF early Congresses. Mr.. Owen con-
tended that with this Interpretation sec
tons s and 9 OF the constitution would
become harmonious and would make sn
income tax perfectly constitutional.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Sixty-first Congress.
Washington, May g.
SENATE.

In the Sen ate today Senator AldrIct
called up the lead schedule again, the
special theme for discussion being para
graph $50, which places rate of two
and one-eighth cents pound on lead
pig or bullion. This is the same IS the
Dingley rate, which was reduced by the
Payne bill to one and oue-hslf cents.
Mr.. Bristow, OF Kansas, led q lively
fight against the proposed increase over
the Payne bill. He voted for duty oil
one and one-half cents on lead ore yes
aerday, but protested vigorously sgainst
making the tariff on pig lead fve'eIghts
of cent a pound higher. This meant
an increase of $l2 so ton, and was
exorbitsnt, he said.
1.-THE people OF the country ss a
whole are more concerned In having this
bill right then the business interests are
in having it passed quickly" said Sem
ator Burkeit, of Nebraska, in the Sen
ate today. 81 would rather stay here
until December to have it right than to
get away in three or four weeks and
have to apologies for it ion the next six
or seven years" Mr.. Burkett found
fault with the finance committee for not
having taken testimony from those in
terested both 10 the retention Of presen!
duties and in their reduction.
These structures upon the Senate
committee moved the Rhode Island
Sc nator to make a prompt and impas-
sic mated reply. eff the Senate stays
he, e." he said, "until every senator
sat- sizes himself regarding every detail
of this bill and every industry in the
Ucited States, and weighs every con-
ficti ng statement; in that event | say
the 3 anators will stay here, even though
they had the iufallible judgment OF the
senate from Nebraska, not only through
this gu INNER and until December, but Tor
the mex ten years.
al n ave no doubt the committee,
would b ave done better If we had had
the oenei it Of his services. 1t is great
misfortune to the country that be was
not able TO engage in this work IS
member OF the committee.
Mr.. Bur kett responded that he was
protectiotist as WAS proved by the
fast that he had made protection
sn eeches that were satisfactory to the
ne ople of New Eogland. he felt that
il was his duty, however TO inform
hi mself concerning tariff schedules be.
fore voting upon them.
81 wish no action taken in iguor.
ST ,ce," said Mr.. Aldrich. "The COM
m ittee does not claim infalliblity aud
vi II gladly correct any error there has
bt en- made but realize. as the senator /
frum Nebraska must, that 1t will be
in possible for every senator to inform
himself fully on everyone as the 1000
or ticles in this bill"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Wheat,

Chicago, May S.-The wheat pit boiled
'Sith excitement from the tap of the gong to-
day, and the trading in July was enormous t
the on. set AS result of tremendous selling
occasioned by big grist Of bearish news. the
prices OF the July option went down rapidly
until it touched IA rs, which was rs cent
below the opening price and nearly three
cents lower than yesterdays closing.
News from all directions today was bearish.
Liverpool showed wheat two cents Oft.
The slump of two cents in the price OF July
wheat in Liverpool created considerable COM
ment here today. Msny traders believe thst
J. Ogden Armour acting for Patten, is dis
posing Of large quantity of wheat in that
mark Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
A MOIORROAR FOR POPE.

A msnufsctory at Turin has built for
several Americans an automobile which
will be presented by them to Pope Plus X.
II will be a machine of from twenty to
thirty horsepower, especially adapted
for use within the Vatican gardens. 1t
will be lined with white leather add
have on the left side gold medal Of St.
Joseph. the pope's patron saint, and on
the right pocket which will contsin a
richly bound breviary. The political
arms will sdOrn the doors, aud The car
will be lighted by electricity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
"WitrhU Sent to Iall.

Butler, Penn, May S.-Alleged by
her accuser to be a witch, Mrs. Lsupsule
ORDER was tried yesterday on technical
charge of disorderIy conduct. She was
convicted and sentenced to pay a fine of
S. and serve len days 10 Jail. The
charge was preferred by Mrs. Julia
Kroner, who alleged that Mrs. ORDER
went into Mrs. Kroner's barn and by
the use of Eitchcraft cast spell over a
COW, thus preventing it from giving
milk. That something had been done
to the animal wss indicated by the test.
imOny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Killed by Explosion.

Girard, o., May S.-One man was
killed and two badly hurt early today,
when the gas in the "doWncomer" and
gas washer at the furnace of the Girard
Iron Company, ignited. The explosion
shook nearly every building in the city
Joseph Baums face was blown off aud be
lived but few hours. Had the explo-
sion occurred few minutes sooner, be-
fore the regular shift took place, the
death list would have been large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Panic 10 lMesslna.

Naples, May 8.-The entire popuIs-
ton of Messina fed from the homes
which they are building among the ruins
of the old town early today when two
strong earthquake shocks shook the city.
The shocks we're stroUg, but of slight
duration, and the extent of the damage
is not yet known. The population fed
into the country districts and the city Is
practically deserted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
YOUR HAT
May Be q Stylish One, But II Makes
Trouble.

A man usually buys a hat that's "in style, "
but the modern hat for men has lots to answer
for.
Baldheads are growing more numerous
every day Hats make excellent breeding
places for the parasitic germs which sap the
life from the roots OF ne hair.
When your hair begins TO fall out and your
scalp is full of Dsndruh it is Il sure sign that
these countless germs are busily at work.
There is bat one way to overcome the
trouble and kill the germs-that way is 10
apply Newbro's Herpicide to the scalp-it wi /
kill the germs and healthy hair is sure to re-
suit.
SCld by Ernest L. Allen & Co.. agents,
wO sizes Soc. and 81 90. Send l0c in stamps,
or sample to The Herpieide Co.. Detroit,
Mich. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Whooping Cough.

"In February my daughter bad the
wboopiDg cough. Mr.. Lane, of Hart.
land, recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and said gave his Gus
toners the best of satisfaction. We found
it as he said, and can recommended it to
anyone having children troubled with
whooping cough" says Mrs. @. Goss, oil
Dursnd, Mich. For ssle by W. F.
Creighton & Co., aud Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Tnlafnl ILL

Moscow, May S-Oount Leo Tolstoi
is again seriously i'll, according to 8 re-
port that came from his home in Yas-
maya. The great author is con6ned to
his room and is suffering intensely from
his rheumatic troubles. Only a few
month IS ago the count was believed to be
dying from an attack OF rheumatism aud
atteY ding complications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Mrs RovIe DecInred nuIItv.

Mercer, Pa, May S-The case of Mrs.
james P. Boyle, on trial for helping kid
nap Billy Whitla and barboFing him
after the kidnapping, was given to the
jury today, which later returned YER
diet adjudging The woman guilty of kid
mapping in the frat degree. She may be
sentenced to twenty-five years imprisou-
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 8.-The market continued
active all through the first hour but the
higher prices reached in the first few minutes
induced considerable amount Of realizing,
and as treding progressed the supply became
more liberal causing moderate reaction. In
some cases, early gains were lost end, in few
instances. some fractional net losses were re-
oar1a1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
TELEdRAPHIC BREVITIHs.

Mr.. Preston Gibson, prominent society
man of Washington. who was married to Miss
Grace Mcmillan. a few months ago. while on
his way to Baltimore yesterday in his car
plunged down a ditch.
Rev. Benjamin Bausman, d. D., l.. /. D.,
known as the grand old man, of the Re-
formed Church" died in Reading, Pa, today,
aged AZ wears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured

"Au honored citizen Of this town wss
suffering from q severe attack Of dysen--
terry. He told friend, If hp
could obtain q bottle Of Chamberlain 3
Collie, Cholera and Diarroes Remedy, ,
felt confident of being cured, be hsvIuI {
used this remedy 10 the vest. He va .
tild that kept it in stock aud lost NJ
t me in obtaining it, and was promptly !,
cured" says NJ. ]. Leach, druggist, Of
Wolcott!, VI. For sale by W. F.
Creighton & Co., and Richard Gibson. J,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
A COLONIAL CHURCH REOPENED

Old Lambs Greek Church, in King
George county, Of which mention hiss
been made of late, aud which, after years
Of abandonment, has again been used for
divine service, has been newly roefed,
aud is now protected from the weather.
1t is In better condition than most OF the
other colonial churches now In use. I'm.
mistakAble signs Of vitality in the church
have been manifested 10 the neighbor.
hood, and the Rev. Byrd T. Turner, of
Hanover and st. PauPs parishes, who
took charge of the work at this point, a
year ego, is preaching to excellent con-
gregations, while a number o. people
have signifed their desire 20 be confirmed.
The society organized to care for the
church has accomplished much, and the
time seems not far distant when this
sacred edifce which was the centre of
life in the early days OF the country's
history, will rise TO renewed life and eff
fort, and that history will repeat itself,
to the great blessing Of the community.
- Southern OhurchmaD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08

1T IS announced that two democrats
Hughes, Of Colorado, and McEnery, of
LDuisians-yoted with the republican
senators yesterday for high tariff on
lead. II is a difficult matter to tell who
are the democrats in the Senate now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
GIRLS "WALLOP" AsSAILANT.

Held up and attacked BY strange
white man as they we're on their way
home late Thursday night, Miss Marian
Sharpe aud Miss Nellie LsrkiD, two
high school girls, Of Wilmington, Del,
showed the good effect Of the athletic
training they receive st school. The
girls had been attendinga recital, and
the nan, who had followed them, ran
up and caught Miss Larkin about the
waist. he started to drag her into the
street snd she began to fight, end Miss
Sharpe went to her assistance. They
pummelled the stranger with their fists,
pulled bis hair and scratched his face
until he released Miss Lsrkin and fed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Baseball Men Fined,

Cincinnati, o., May S.-Pitcher Walsh and
Second Baseman Evers. we're fined S100 for
holding out by the National commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
OFFICE CITY SCHOOL BOARD.

Alexandria, Va, May 1919
Sealed proposals will be received by the
Clerk Of the City School Board, for the Com
mittee on Finance and Accounts, until FRI
DAY, Nay IA, m u o'clock NJ, for furnish
ing FORTY Tons or more Of WHITE ASH
COAL and ONE HUNDRED TONS OF
CUMBERLAND COAL-or more, for the
public schools.
Also TEN CORDS ofsAWED and SPLIT
PINE WOOD.
Both coal and wood TO be delivered and
stored a. needed. The right to reject any or
all bids is re- erved.
Proposals to be addressed to the Clerk Of
the City school Board. my6lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08

All the evidence in the Hams case st
Flushing, L. |, is in and summing up
will bsgin Monday. B.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08

Prompt treatment Of slight attack OF Di-
arrhoea will often prevent serious sickness.
The hest known Remedy is DR.. SETH AR
A0L1's BALsAA. Your apothecariss Frank
WArheld aud Henry CAllan warrant it to
give Satisfaction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
HOUSE.

The House WAS not In session today,
having adjoUrned Thursday till Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
Virginia News.

Mira. Amanda Kliostein, OF Marshall,
died recently at the home of her dsugh-
ter, Mrs SIss Saunders, of Manassas.
In close game a, New Haven, Conn. :,
on Yale Field yesterday, Yale defeated
the University of Virgins niue by the
score OF . to 1.
L. is announced that A. P. Gillespie,
of Ttzswell, hiss been practically
agreed upon IS the republican candidate
for governor and will be the unanimous
choice Of the Newport News convention
10 July If he will accept the domination.
Mrs. Lucy l.. Funston stumbled and
fell while walking on q sidewalk at
White Post, Clarke county, yesterday,
and fractured q hip. Mrs. Funston is
sister of DR.. Il NJ. Lewis, OF White
Post. Her condition is said to BE-
serious.
Lieutenant Gov. J. Taylor EllysoD,
who is chairman Of the democratic stste
central committee and democratic ma.
tioual committeeman has formally an
nounced his candidacy for denomination
to the position of lieuteuaut governor.
He will be opposed by James r. Oatou,
of Alexandria.
The proceedings in the Virginia est
Virginia debt inqairy in Richmond yes
terday were entirely routine, consisting
of the presentation Of figures, tables aud
statements. BY holding three sessions
yesterday, and giving 10 practically all
the evidence in the case, Special Master
Littlefeld finally adjourned the hearing
last night until June %, When certain
dispositions 10 be taken by West Vir-
giDia will be presented. Some addition
al testimony will probably be offered by
both sides, and the argument will be
made at latter date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-08
CONFERENCE OF GOVERNORS.


An unusual public document has just
come from the government printing
office. 1t Is the record OF the proceed.
ings Of the 6rst conference Of governors
Of the United States held at the White
House a year ago, The volume is bound
in green cloth, lettered with gold. Every
word that was said at the White House
conference on the subject the governors
discussed-the conservation OF the coun.
try's natural resources--is in the $50
pages which the book embraces. One
OF the interesting features is history OF
the origin and plan of the conference
and list of names of all those Who
participated In it. The frontispiece is q
half tone of the photograph taken on
the White House portico showing all
the governors, grouped with the presi-
dent aud e-president, members of the
cabinet, justices Of the Supreme Court,
and the four special guests, Messrs.
William Jennings Bryan, Andrew Car
negie, James j. Hill, and John Nit
chell. There are other illustrations.
Tbs volume contains addresses by Presi-
dent Roosevelt who presided; members
of the cabinet, aud Messrs. Carnegie,
Bryan, Hill, Mitchell, noted govern
ment experts, governors OF the states
and representatives of the great national
organizations. No other volume like it
has ever been issued and it will prob
ably be long while before another like
it appears. There Ia already a great
demand for 1t. The volume is a public
document and may be had upon appli-
cation to any United States senator or
representative in Congress.