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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
News Of the Day.

A sudden rain storm agsin prevented
a fight by Orville Wright at Fort Myer
yesterday.
The democratic of the House defeated
the republicans 10 baseball game 10
Washington yesterday by score OF rs
to 16.
Two men we're killed when the motor
man lost control and Western Ohio cal
turned over on sharp curve st New
Bremen today.
Secretary Dickinson has issued an
order prohibiting The purchase for the
army of tobacco made BY companies in
the tobacco trust.
Rev. Morris NJ. Kemp, former rector
of Episcopal churches in New York and
Boston, was arrested yesterday on
charge of being intoxicated.
1t Is reported In Chicago tbst Jack
Johnson and Jim Jtffries will sign an
agreement there today for fight for the
heavy weight championship.
The entire Tenth cavalry, one Of The
four negro regiments 10 the army, will
shortly take up its station at Fort Ethan
Allen, near Burlington. VT, to re-
place squsdrons of the Eleventh and
Fifteenth cavalry, ordered to other
stations.
The tariff conferees yesterday agreed
on the high Senate rates on wool and
WOODEN goods, except wool tops, still to
be settled. Rates on cbesp silks we're
reduced, bat largely increased on high
grade ks.
One nan was killed aud three serious
ly Injured in a collision between two
cars on the Winoua Interurban Railway,
at Arnold, Ind, today. Bert Larlrin,
motorman of one of The "a 8, was crush
ed aud died while being taken to the
hospital. An open switch caused the
collision.
Word has been received in Brooklyn
OF The elevation of Mgr Mcnamara,
vicar general, to the flee Of protbonO-
tary spostcl r, and Mgr. Taafe tn hat of
domestic prelate by Pope Pus X. Mgr.
Taste by his new rank is member Of
the pspsl household, with the t tie of
right reverend and monsignor.
The Supreme Lodge Of the Knights
of P5thiss and the Grand Lodge of
Tennessee hiss filed bill 10 Nashville
with Chancellor Allison praying that
the colored Knights OF PYthias be per-
peiuslly erjoined from using the nsme,
emblems, passwords, insignia or Cthsr
property or rights claimed BY the com.
plsiusuts.
Cardinal Andriu today 'e'used to
answer the summons Of the court at
Bordeaux, France, on charge OF mis-:
demtaDor, brought sgsinst him for en-
coura2ing the members of his congregf-
ton to disObey the French laws OH The
grounds that they we're unfit to be otey'd
by French citizens. The trial was post
poned for q fortnight.
A sepsation was caused in Pitlsburg.
Pa, 10 financial c rcles today by d 9 is-
-usnce Of warrants for the arrest OF
David ]. Richardson, former cs;hier
of the closed Cosmopolitan Natlofal
Bank; A L. Richmond. jr., one of the
directors, and F. N. McKinnie, second
vice president. The lhree are charged
with incorporation of the funds oil
the bank aud makir z false entries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
ROBINSON MONCURE.

and has since that time been prscticlpg
Law in Alexaodria city aud vicinity.
Mr. Moncure has erected handsome
Office snd home a. No. l2l 8. Rbyd
street, Alexsndris, Va A., and is enj oSing q
large law practice.
Mr.. Moncure is a e audsou Of the late
Judge r. o. L. MDncure, who WAS
president of the Virginia Supreme Ooult
Of Appeals fer many years, add bis
father, Thomas j. Moncure, OF Safprd
county, wss member of the lac Con-
slitutonal Convention, and wss a majlr
10 the Confederate army. H. brother,
R. O. L. Monaure, is the present men,
Der of the House of Delegates from the
counties of Stafford and King George
ADD Mr.. MoDcurs has many school
mstes who are members OF either the
House of Delegates or State Senate.
Mr.. Moncure is 3 careful, rainstskiDg
and hard working young man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
MEN Arc POwE HESS
To Fight Against nHsease Unless They
Strike az the Underlying Cause.

To treat Dandruff, and Falling Hair with
irr tants or lis on which parasitic germ will
prosper, is ike scOOping water from the ocean
10 prevent the tide from rising.
You cannot accomplish a satisfactory cure
without having a right understanding Of the
fundamental causes OF the trouble.
You must kill the Dandruf Germ
Newbro's Herpieide does this because il is
specially made TO do that very thing.
hen the germ is removed, the hair has no
choice but to resume healthy growth and
beauty.
'Destrov the cause, you remove the effect
Sold by Ernest l.. Allen & Co., agents,
two sizes, SOC and slOC. Send l0c IN stamps
for sample to The Herpicids Co., Detroit,
Mich. lO6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Automobile Struck BY a Train.

New York, July l7.-One man was
killed, one fatally injured, and another
seriously hurt when the automobile, in
which they were riding, WAS wrecked in
collision with a Long Island train ct
the Winfield street crossing of the Long
Island Railroad, three miles from Long
Island City, this morning. Deputy
Sheriff E iward Hurley, OF Glen Cove,
L. l., was killed instantly. Allen Perry
Of SsscifI, L. will die, while o. ID.
Tsppan, of New York, owner OF the car,
was seriously hurt. A fourth member
of the party, Horace 7. Sherwood, OF
Glen Cove, L l., Jumped and escaped
jury. The police say the men were
"joy riding" When thsy approached
The tracks the gates we're let down, but
there were no lights on the gates and
Tsppan driving the car at full speed
rushed through the first gate just as the
train came along. The automobile was
smashed to splinters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
the poor.

PRESIDENT TAFT, replying yesterday
to an appeal Of House members who OPP
pose free raw materials, ssid thai ne was
committed to the principle Of down
ward revision of the tariff, which be bad
promised; his influence would be thrown
Ia the direction of performing the prom
ises Of the party as be understood them
and that be felt strongly the call of the
country for down ward revision. Better
lac than never.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE.

If you know the quality Of pianos you
will be willing TO pay the price for a
Weaver piano which is exceptionally
fine and in distinct contrast with the
ordinary instruments. Send for free
catalogue and learn more about the
Weaver Piano.
WEAVER ORGAN & PIANO co.
Manufacturers, York, Pa.
w. I. Whitson, Sole agent, OIL 6I3
King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Chicago Wheat Market.

Chicago, July 1.-THE descent OF
July wheat coutip1ed today. James A.
Pstlen mas evidently stopped bis selling
campaign for the time, at least, sud has
turned his attention to september wheat,
which be bought in large quantities.
There was not much selling except
right at The opening. All these offerings
were quickly taken up and the market
recovered fraclionslly 10 l.22,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
RolhschlId a Suicide.

Chicago, July 14.-Becsuse his rich
relatives prevented him from marrying
beautiful young Chicago girl, Baron
Oskar RothschiId, youngest con OF the
famous Baron Rothscbild, of Vienna,
ended bis life, in Vieuss lsst Monday
night by firing bullet into bis brain.
This is q statement in a special cable
advice from Vieuna which reveals the
romance. The Chicago girls name is
Olga Mem. she is young snd The
daughter Of DR.. Rudolph Mann, a ply
sicisn at the Ger nan Hospital here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Succe,sfuI AetopIane Flight

New York, July, l7-DrlVfDg his
seroplaue the &c )ldburg" shout Hemp
stead Plains, on Log Island, near Nine
OILS, at a speed of 80 miles an hour at
times Glen Fl Ourliss, the Hsmmonds-
port inventor, circled the field seven
iimes, remaining in the air SO minutes
and travelling slightly over 20 miles
The fight occurred between $3.50 aud
$50 O'Clock this morOing, and CurIiss
showed that he bad his seroplaue under
narfect control al ell times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
More Trouble Wi tn Strikers.

Butler, Ps., July 17.-Rioiing has
begun at the plant Of the Standard Steel
Car Company where yesterday 500
workmen struc. Tor more pay. So seri.
ons has the stir ton become that sheriff
John B Osldv j has requested Super
inleudent J. OrOome of the state
us'abulsry, :, Harrisburg, to sent q
force of troopers 10 Butler.
The one act of violence this morning
csnsed the remaining $500 meU who
had intended to 90 to work, to recon-
slider and remain outside the gates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Died 112 Years Old.

Lewiston, Me, July l7.-Margaret
Mccarthy, New EoglaDd's oldest woman
aud probably the Oldest woman in The
United Sales, died here today at The
age of 112 years. Mr.. Mccarthy was
born May 80, 1899, at HiueWah, CouD-
y Cork, Ireland, and had documents
which prove the fact beyond question
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
lac than never

THE death roll Of the Fourth of July
now amounts to ia, large proportion
being from one of the most sgonizing
malsdies known to man. 1t lie well to
consider from now until he Fourth oil
July Of next year if it was worth while
to have such torture and destruction of
life Just for the sake of indulging stu
pid and brutal taste.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
HYDE Acquitted.

Paris, July Thames Hszen Hyde
the American fnsucler, WAS today &C.
quilted, with his chaufIsr, at the close
Of trial following his running down
and killing boy while driving his au-
tomobile The cour. decided that the
boys death was due to his own careless
IS and that the occupants of the aut o.
mobile we're 10 no way to blame for the
accident
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
Mother and Children Aspbyxiated.

Chicago, July 17.-Mrs. Anns
5 'beOkie, sged AZ, and her two child
REQ, Karl, tged IL, sDd Harry, 7, "ere
fonud asphy xiated esrly todsy at her
home her by husband, Jos. schenkle: Is
is believed The mother killed the children
and herself Mrs. Schsukle bad not
been in good health, and last night
took the children h her room. Her hus-
and slept in another part OF the house,
and he found fhe bodies when be went
70 call them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

AT special meeting Of the stockhold-
e.s of the American Wooden Company
held in New York yesterday an issue of
$4,000, 900 additional preferred stock
althOf zed by the directors was approved.
THE issue will increase the capital from
$85. 600, 900 to $4O,OOO,OOO It is uu-
detstood that both the preferred and
clmmon stockholders will be permitted 10
slbscribe to the new stock at the rate OF
one share OF new stock for every Is
shares controlled. The entire issue has
BEEN sold to S syndicate, headed by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
bOggan.

Mr.. TAFT issued a statement to re-
publican high.protection congressman
yesterday declaring that he is firm for
tariff "rsvision downward" Now If be
only holds his position the tariff will be
revised downward, all right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

No BETTER illustration Of the degen-
eracy of the times need be given than
the game OF baseball played in Washing
ton yesterday by members Of the United
States Congress and the space devoted to
a description OF the miserably played
game by The Washington papers. Many
congressman seem to be on the to-
oOggan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

IT would appear from an article in
the local column that large number Of
olt.of-state companies chartered under
he Virginia laws with principal Offices
10 Alexandra, have fallen by the wsyside.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

THE colored people in the South are
the victims of the latest scheme adopted
by the manufacturers of greengoods, snd
the detection OF the new plan OF these
clever workers disclOses the fact that 8
desire for securing money at bargain
rates is not considered amiss by some
protesting church members. An sgen'
of the gteepgoods men was sent to WorR
among the negroesin towns OF the Sou1h'
He showed gresnbscks- genuine, OF
course-and represented himself IS the
agent of a company formed to turn out
the notes, which were to be made by
Gan ex-employe of the Bureau OF Ea-
CRAVING" who happened TO have left
the service of the government with set
of plates such IS are used for making
good American money. or course the
negroes. who were asked to test the
samples by presenting them at the banks
10 the to yns where they lived, had no
trouble in convincing themselves that
the article offered so ohesply was the
real thing. 10 telling the story the
New York Tribune says the idea caught
on 80 well 10 one town that the con-
gregation OF negro church that wanted
to clear of a debt raised 81, 600 and
gave it to the pastor to go North to buy
So, 900 worth of cheap money. When
the transaction wss completed and the
pastor had returned he received by ex-
press the supposed package of money.
de got a shock on opening it, when be
found wrapped up 10 a good 81 bill a
nice little package Of green paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
lee Cream and Watermelon fsIsIP

ice cream and watermelon is believed TO have
caused the sndden death last night Of Max
Me7er, Of 81 Broome street. Meyer p7rtook
heartily Of ice cream at II o'clock. Soon aftt r
he ate a large slice Of wste melon. He then
Joined his wife Regina, and his daughter,
Bessie, who with a friend. Mrs. John Minkls,
were sitting on the steps Of the front porch.
The four were exchanging pleasantries when
Seyer gave a gasp, threw back his head, and
Had
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

Brown Brothers & Co., subject to the
rights of holders of record TO suscribe'
Again, the tariff helps The trusts and robs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
CARD OF THANKS.

desire 10 return my sincere thanks to my
many friends and sequaintsnses for their
kind wo.ds Of symp thy ami aorAl tributes on
the occasion Of the death Ct my son, Martin
Summervhle McLssren. Such expressions,
opportune as they were, we're appreciated
and Will not be forgotten.
FRANK c. MCLEAREN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
The Following Lots Will
Be Closed Out This Week
atOur
Summer
Clearing
Sale.


90 White Spreads, 75c value, at SOC.
Is Rolls Mating, l5c yard.
Black and NAVY fancy MOhair for bathing
Suits, S9c yard,
] arge beached Bath Towels Zoe.
Fancy ttripe colOfed linen-huished suit
ings, '0c yard.
Fancy Vols, Plain VOil Seersucker suitiDg
all &c yard.
80 Pieces book fold India Linen, 25c
value, at 1?4c yard.
White wash Chiffon, IS inch, l &c value at
9 3-ic yard
ColOred figured thirt-madras, 90 yard.
White-mercerized madras zoe value, at
1910 yard.
White-liDen finish Cannon Cloth, Z 3-4e yard
Small Lot stripe linen furniture Covering,
10c yard.
A Lot Of l24c fancy lawns for Sc yard.
A Lot Of Sc and l0c Embrodefies, for Sc.
A Lot Of l5c EmbrOideries, &c yard.
Childrens Sun Bonnets, &c.
A Lot c plaid Color ChambrSy's for 8 3-4c
yard.
7 aides. priv cess dresses, Sl.49
Ladies, white linen finish Suits, 1898.
Colsred Table Oil Cloths, lie yard.
Lot Fancy Lawns, 3-4c yard.
Blouse linen suiting | c ard.
Blouse Linen SGiting SO inch wide 100 yard
Large size bleached Shells free from dress
ing; no seams 59c.
Good quality Pillow Cases &c
Ladies, Extra size Vests sc.
Pearl buttons worth l0c at sc card.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

The House refused last winter to in
crease the salaries of the federal judges.
District judges receive $4,000 a year
and circuit judges s. 900. Yet it is
reported that the House coDferees will
agree to the Ssnbte's amendment to the
tariff bill cresting a customs court and
allowing judges Of that court salaries at
$40, 600. Such a move would convict
the lover houss of Congress Of incon-
sistercy aud partially. The federal
district snd circuit judges would be
seriously Disseminated against II the
services Of judges of a new SPECIAL court
like the customs court should be valued
so much more highly than their own
services have been valued by Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
New YORK STOCK Market.

New York, July l7.-Ths market was firm
and active TO-DAY. and there we're advances IN
stocks, The market closed strong,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

Do not forget that Dr.. SETH ARNtLD's
RAIsAM is the best known remedy for how
complaints. Warranted by Frank Warheld
and Henry Callan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17

4 OST On Hunting Greek road on Thur
l. day a lady's gold WATCH with fob at
taehed. Reward for Its return to this Office.
iyH Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-17
TIE Market.

Georgetown, D. C. July H.-Whss. lCO.l2O
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-14
FIGHT ON new
BUILDING LAW

A determined fight will b. made
al the meetings Of the city council
on Monday night, when Councilman
Murphy's proposed amendment 60
the building laws comes up TOT a
final vote This amendment, which
does away with the SPACE OF sik
foot now required between wooden
atructureA was reported favofahl,
by tho health and sanitation CON
mlttoe last night and will reach the
council with a recommendation that
u paHa
Tho Washington Insurance asao-
citation. the Master BaildsrA. tho To-
cal chapter Of architects. the Scat
tia Commercial club and other or
Eanisaiiuns have all come out IN np-
position to the amendment. and will
BE- represented at the council meet
Ing In a final protest against IL
passage
The principal objection 10 tho
amendment IL that Il Increases the
fire hazard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-14

Editor Of The star; have read
your articles entitled What = Seat.
tie golng To do with her eouAumff
tvesf and / listened hreathleasiy
for the answer And AZ wait and
listen. | will tell you my story. and
n Il Is of interest you ara welcome
to publish H.
A few short years ago | had a
family OF sturdy boys, They were
carrying the mnils In the mining
camps Of Idaho one OF them. Jay
q prey TO consumption. died In =
snowstorm. where a stronger man
would have survived Hugh, an
other son. found Jay just before
death came 10 him. and ever since
has been almost a wreck from the
shock Of the calamity
have been an invalid for years,
and my sons have exeried them
selves to carc for me II took much
money to send mo to the hospitals
for operations. and my two sons,
Edgar aud Bert. decided two years
ago 10 move here for my health
They each secured employment with
the Seattle Electric Company Ed
gar, after one year, vas stricken
with lung trouble. He could not
80 to the shop 10 work but I
could not realise that he had con.
sumption, even after the doctor
told me. He then bought a little
cigar and fruit stand on a corner,
out OF doors. bat In a few weeks
time he was unable 10 go to bis
place Of huslneaA
Then his old s~tepfathcr. who had
been carns for and helping ne
with our homework. while the boys
provided our every comfort. was
obliged TO leave me alone TO are
for and do the work for the sick
enc. Old, and with rheumatism
the siepiather took charge Of the
stand 10 help provide and carr
for my boy, whom he loves As
his own
Through the storms Of win
ter. he stood on the street cor.
ner. while my youngest boy,
Bert. worked at his bench In
the S. G. Company barn. grind
Ing air valves ssery day, and
working az much overtime a
possible, q as TO earn sufficient
to properly care for all Of u.s.
To Bert. his mother and brother
arr dearer than his own life. and
Is thankful that. o. all OF US. he
has the strength TO work At ulght
when be returns from The shop.
II IL with a smile and a cheerful
face. in an effort 10 tighten our
suffering and care.
But. ilstsni The half has not
been told. A. alt In the
solemn watches Of the night BY
the bedside Of my boy and look
upon his pslIid face, my ear
catches . sound from the bed
room Of my youngest son and
press my hand TO my aching
heart. a. cough stsr cough
reaches my carr and with tear
and trembling | wonder II II
10 possible that he, too, has
been stricken with this awful
plague. Then. In the stiffness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-14

Of my vigil. | send up a silent
prayer that this extra cup OF
sorrow may pass me BY.
My case Is only nj In a thonh'
and Nevertheless. my grioi Ia
luat m great. my anguish not one
whit lesa. than as though my case
was An iaolated one Not only
does the patient suffer, but tho
Immediate family suffers because
Of this awful plague; and cry
out with you; Ia there no way
10 lesson and stamp out this con
SUMPTION What are We going 10
do about ~
Any word OF eheer n comfort,
Or any advice as TO how 10 care
for and protect the fest Of VA
from this disease will DO thank
fully received by a Borrowing and
aged mother
signed MRS A W DAVIS,
GeofgeiaWa. NRah
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-14
MOTHER TELLS PATHETIC
STORY OF CONSUMPTION

Below The Star prntu a letter from an aaed and sorrowino
mother; a letter written In her deeNnnp yeare when hope runs low
Il Is a simple. sad letter and ls burden . onaumpuon-eonaumpuon
which 10 robhtnp her Of the only consolation In her aere days one
son has already Joined the stately solemn ranks Of the dead VIZ
earthly course " another will soon be run; and now. in te sNN
watches Of the nlahtH this aged mothers heart beats hard when she
hears the hacking cough Of her third boy who, with tee courage
that shAmes the heroes Of fame. bends ha weakening body DAY nf
day to a hard toll. 70 minister 10 his mother and dying brother lhte
mother Of many sorrows In the dark hours OF her despair 10 "s'e"
ina Tor the answer to the question; 49,.
WHAT is SEATTLE como TO DO WITH HER CON
suMPrivrsf"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1909-02-19

III. Varnum and others, have applied
for an order seeking the establish
ment Of new road, which has been
laid out and marked conformably to
law by commissioners duly appointed
and report thereof made on oath
by them, said road commencing at
the Americas road at place known as
the old Watkins place and following
the old settlement road east to branch
near Rift school road at d. G. Jones
Darn-beginning again at the public
road below d. c. Jones gin house
and run southwest until it strikes
woods, and then run as straight as
possible to Smithville and Chokee
road near Mr.. Pritchard's place.
Now, if no good cause be shown to
the contrary by persons interested in
this matter, the order will be granted
by the undersigned at the office of
the County Commissioners in said
county, on the first Tuesday in April,
1909, establishing said road as one Of
the public roads of said county.
This End day of March, 1909.
|. P. COOKE, Commissioner.
w. C. LARAMORE, Commissioner.
N. MINCHEW, Commissioner.
A. j. POWELL, Commissioner.
r. p. JOHNSON, Commissioner.
A true copy of the original Of file
and of record This March End, 1909.
JAMES MORGAN,
If Clerk County Commissioners.