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Evening star., 1909-05-12
SPRING HAT CAUSES SUIT.
Failing to Get It, Hagerstown Won.
an Sues Her Husband.

HAGERSTOWN, Nd. May 12-Eugene
Lander whose romantic marriage several
years ago to Miss Jennie Hughes of this
city on the bridge across the Potomac
river at Harpers Ferry attracted consid-
erable attention, was ordered by Justice
Hoffman to pay his wife $3.50 per week
toward her support. Mrs. Lander swore
out warrant for the arrest of her hus-
band. alleging non-support.
In court the weeping wife said she was
in need of a spring hat and summer cloth
ing. but that her husband failed Ia make
any provision for the purchase of these
things.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
Haeerstown Child Scalded to Death

HAGERSTOWN. Md. May 12.-Mary
the little daughter of Eugene Hammond,
engineer al the main power house of the
Maryland Portland Cement Company.
near Haserstown. tumbled into a wash
boiler of water yesterday and was scalded
to death The mother placed the vessel
on the floor. filled it with boiling water
and added a can of concentrated I've
The child fell into 1t few moments after
Mrs Hammond left the kitchen Ham
mond recently removed here from Balti-
more.
Evening star., 1909-05-12
ASKS FOR THROUGH SERVICE
CONGRESS HEIGHTS WANTS ITS
CARS RUN TO THE CITY.
Residents Object to Transferring al
Anacostia-Will Take Matter
Up With the Company.

Congress Heights wants through car
service from the city to that suburb. and
the Public Improvement Association. at
we'll attended meeting last night, adopted
strong resolutions demanding that the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
nany double track the line from Anacos-
tia to Congress Heights, run through
cars and give a better all-around service
Attention was called by those who spoke
upon the subject to the fact that the pop
,,iation of Congress Heights is now nearly
double what it was two or three years
ago. owing to the opening OF the great
steel plant near there and the addition TO
the town of many homes ana 1amlies
Despite this recognized increase II Is ue-
cjared the railroad company has done III
tie for the car service except to run the
The resolutions adopted assert that all
the suburbs in Maryland and virginia
reached by the same lines of this company
have through car service. while suburbs
in the District, the citizens of which pay
taxes and do much to maintain the car
service are required to put up with trans
fer service to get to their homes
To See Company Officials.
The association went on record as in
tending to stick to it's guns in this case
until the railroad company has given such
recognition as the population and needs of
the suburb demand. The chairman of the
committee on railroads. 8. w. Kennedy,
was authorized to take the whole question
up with the officials of the road, and in
turn carry the fight higher. If necessary.
The declaration was made that the
policy of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company in refusing through car
SCI vice to District suburbs reached by 1t
causes hundreds of rome seekers to go
into Virginia and Maryland and buy
homes, thereby paying taxes in jurisdic-
tions ou side of the District. The policy
was condemned as a discrimination
against District people. The feeling was
strong that the time had arrived for con-
tinuous presentation of the subjec; to the
public and proper authorities untfl some
thing has been done.
Many new members were elected in the
association and several subjects of impor-
,auce TO Congress Heights were consid-
cred and acted upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
TOday's Telegraphic News
Another DreadnOugbt launched.


Portsmouth, England, Sept. 3d.
The Neptune, ubich when completed,
will be the most powerful Warship sAOst,
was launched from the government
dock.ysrd here today BY King Edwards
sister, the duchess of Albany, and in
the presence of huge gathering of dis
tiDguished naval officers, politicians aud
society people. The Neptune is Eo-
glands eleventh dreadnought. 1t is
practically impossible for an outsider to
get any definite Information regarding
the construction and armament OF the
Neptune.
The Nept une will have broadside
fire of Ten 12.inch guns, throwing nearly
5000 pounds of metal, with eight more
guns ahead and asern, throwing 1000
pounds. The ships total length is $50
feet. She will be capable OF a speed Of
20 knots. England will Guild several
other dresduoughts as soon ss possible.
According to the British admiralty's
information, the seven great maritime
nations are spending on their armsments
at present nearly 1914, 900, 600 folly,
divided as follows: England, SlS5, 49,
500; United States t143, 1913, 1856; Ger
many $97, $50, $40; France s66, 769, 175;
Russia $50, IA, O55; japan s96, OO9, ll5;
Italy s3S, 49, 55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
W. q. T. u.

Mrs. Howard M. Hoge, of Lincoln,
Loudouu county, who has been presl-
dent of the Woman's Christian Ten per-
snce Union of Virginia for a number OF
years, was unanimously reelected at
yesterdays meeting of the twenty
seventh auDusl convention, now In ses-
sion at Winchester. Other officers
elected were:
Mrs. Lillian Shepherd, Of Norfolk,
vice-presideDt st large and correspond
Jog secretary; Mrs. Faith Thomas Par
rot, of Msrliusvile. recording secretary,
and Mrs. E. B. Clement, of Centralia,
treasurer. Reports continued TO come
in from the various committees and su-
perintendents of departments, sill OF
which were Of a gratifying character,
showing much enthusiasm and interest
in the work. Addressing The conven-
ton, Mrs. Hoge recommended that pc.
tltions be circulated and presented to
the legislature asking for an election on
the question of statewide prohibition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
A FaIal Plunge.

Philadelphia, Sept. 3d. Dashiug
besd-long from window near the top
of The 2l.story North American build
ing down az sreswsy filled with fire es-
cspes and other projections, man, be-
ieved to be Robert Bradbury, plunged
to destruction this afternoon. His body
was impaled and horribly maugled on
the sharp points OF an iron fence sur
rounding the Enclosure.
A part of his torso WAS run through
by pointed barb, while his head was
cut off. His legs, cut In similar man.
ner. fell to the opposite side Of the fence.
1t was necessary to collect the parts in q
brsket and in that way they transferred
them to the morgue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Outiawry In Spain.

Mardid, Sept. sO.-Just as soon
as Spain can spare some OF her
soldiers, who are now campaigning in
Morocco, several regiments will be
thrown into the Catalonian mountains
to suppress q reign of outlaWry there,
which today's dispatches from Barcelona
show to have got beyond the power OF
the civil gusrds and the small detach-
ments of soldiers nov there. The si,us-
ton in Barcelona, where q desperate
effort ia being made to weed out the
revolutionary spirits by arresting all
suspects, is typicsl OF conditions through
out the entire province, with the excep-
ton that In the mountains and outlying
districts the revolutionists work with
less chance OF detection.
Censored reports from Catalonia In
dictate that about fifty civil guards have
been killed within the last two weeks 10
flights with the outlaws. Regular toll is
levied upon farmers oil over Catalonia
and the raiding OF villages has become
80 common as no longer to attract atten-
ton.
Highway robbery is so common that
there is little travel now except by rail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Arrival of the Roosevelt.

Sandy Hook, N. j., Sept. 3O-Oom-
msnder Robert E. Peary's vessel, the
Roosevelt, arrived here today from st.
Johns and dropped anchor 10 Sandy
Hook bay to await orders from Pesry.
1t Is the expectation of her commander,
Captain Bartlett, that he will be or
dered to participate In the naval parade
up the Hudson tomorrow 10 honor of
the Hudson. Fulton celebration now In
progress. The Roosevelt will remain In
S INDY Hook Day until daylight tomor-
row when she will proceed up to Quar-
antine and then to her place in the pa
rade. Following the parade the vessel
will anchor in the East river of East
Oath street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
SPAIN REJOICING.

Madrid wss befsgged and illuminated
last uight in celebration of the Spanish
srms in Africa, which we're crowned yes
terday by the occupation Of Mount Gu
rugs, the Moorish stronghold.
Abroad the victories are expected to
enhance Spanish prestige greatly, Little
doubt exists that the government TO-
tends to tske advantage of the situation
to extend its sphere 10 Africa and posi-
bly, to realize the dream OF so many
Spsnisrds-the creation of an important
colony 10 Africa to compensate for the
humiiating losses beyond the seas. As
it is msnifestly impossible for Morocco
to pay the indemnity which Spain will
demand, Spanish occupation can be
protected for many years. The mines,
which we're the cause of the original
trouble, are considered immensely rich,
snd much is expected from industrial
exploi. alton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Triple Tragedy.

South Woodstock, Conn, Sept 3d.
As result of bullet wound in the alb.
domen, DR.. A. E. Bum, aged 55, died
at his home early today; his death bring
Jog to q close the triple tragedy enact
ed here last night when Constantine F.
Brunn, a we'll TO do farmer, 10 ct OF
insanity shot aud killed his sisterFrieds,
fatally woundiug bis brother, and then
blew out bis brains.
The shooting occurred at the home Of
DR.. Bum, whose estate Is only q short
distance away from the home of the muir.
derer. Last evening the brother called
and said he wished to use the telephone
Without moments warning be drew a
revolver from beneath his coat, and shot
his sister dead and IS the doctor sprang
to his feet, he received bullet in the
abdomen. The murderer then walked
into the next room aud ended his own
life. No motive hiss been assigned for
the act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Virginia News.

Mrs. Dorothy Reuger, wife Of Will
liam Reuger, proprietor of Reuger's
Hotel, Richmond, died Tuesday at the
country home OF the family, near Will
liam Byrd Park, aged 80 years
Miss Ada Berry Jolly, daughter OF
Mr.. ]. d. Jolly, was married Tuesday
at the home of the bride in Warrenton
to Il. w. Templemsn, of Washington,
in which city where they will reside.
The defense in the Harris murder
trial in Warrenton, Va, today won a
victoroy when Judge Turner refused to
permit the commonwealth to inquire in
to the character of the teacher defendant
The grand jury st Stanton yesterday
returued 3 true bill against the Valley
Turnpike Company for operating a toll.
cate within half mile of the city
limits. According to the state laws this
is prohibited, and the company must
answer the charge in court. When the
city limits we're extended the company
failed to move the tOllgate.
A warrant was issued in Richmond
Yesterday for the arrest OF Miss Mary
A. Walker, charging her with having
caused the death of Mrs. NJ G.. Garth.
right, of Msidens, GoochIsnd county,
by unlawfully and recklessly running
her down in su automobile on Friday,
september II, in Richmond. Mrs
Cartwright, over go years of sge, died
tuesday night. Miss Walker was re.
leased on bail.
First tsckiug a card upon bis door
bearing the inscription, dead, come
TO-" and signing his name thereto,
Charles E. Sent, well.kuown printer
Of Richmond, went upstairs to his
lonely room yesterday afternoon and,
after carefully divesting himself Of his
coat, collar and shoes, lay across the
bed, with heavy quilt beneath him,
and committed sucioe by shooting him
self through the right temple. Semi had
recently experienced business reverses
that had preyed upon his mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Damage by Freshes.

Portland, Maine, Sept. S0-With
one death already reported and thousands
Of dollars damage done to The towns of
north Maine, rivermen are today busy
with dynamite breaking up log jams so
that the ireshet waters may run of clear.
Rooms on the PenobscOt have already
broken at Argyle, but between Old Town
and Bangor are As, 900 feet of logs. II
jams should bring the force Of water
heavily on the booms great damage is
feared. All through AriStook, Piscats-
quis, Somerset and Washington counties
small towns are flooded and many of the
rivers are still rising. One death 80 far
has been reported 1t was that of Charles
F. Keefe, Of Bangor, an engineer, who
was killed under bis locomotive at Yves
Ssbois and died 10 hospital in Houlton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30

Society towards both Cook and Pesry
since the polar controversy arose will
preclude any official recognition by
that organization OF DR.. Cooks pres.
ence in the city, but many of the mem
bers individually will call upon him
and extend their personal congratuls-
lions. Arrangements are being made
also for entertaining the explorer at
the Cosmos Club, composed OF the lead
ing scientific and literary men Of the
capital.
The Congress OF Santo Domingo will
meet on October Is to take up the prob.
lem of tariff revision, according to re.
port received at the State Department
from the American Minister Fenton 3.
McOreery. He also reports that Senior
Don Emilio Joubert will return to
Washington 10 October as minister.
Bear Admiral r. P. Rodgers was Or
dered to duty today as president of the
Naval War College at Newport, CON-
msudant of the naval station at Nara
gausett bay and commandment Of the
second naval district. He succeeds Rear
Admiral ]. P. Merrell, retired, who has
been ordered home. Rear Admiral
Rodgers has just returned from a trip to
Europe where, at the direction OF Secre-
tsry Myer, he inspected number of
naval stations to secure material for the
Swift board which hss under considera-
ton the reorganization of the Navy De.
partment. Since bis return be has de-
livered several lectures at the Naval War
College on this topic.
A large crowd is expected to witness the
automobile floral parade which is to take
place here this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Leo,s Remsins to be Removed.

Rome, Sept. 9O.-Vstican authorities
announced today that the body OF the
late Pope Leo XIII would be removed
from 81. Peters TO the Lsteran Basilica
on March 2, the centenary of his birth.
Vatican officials are now 10 conference
with the police regarding the manner
of removal IS it is feared that anarch-
Ists may cause disturbance. Since the
death of Leo, anarchists have kept con-
slant watch over the vatican for fear the
removal Of the body should be conducted
secretely at night. They believe the an.
nouDced date for the removsl date is to
deceive them and they will hence re-
double their vigilance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30

Col. W. R. MORRISON, for many
ves,s a leader in the democratic party
and veteran Of the Mexican wsr, died
last night at his home in Waterloo, LII.
He WAS an old time staunch democrat
and had served bis district for sixteen
wears and his party much longer time
His Iast campaign was made in 1886,
wbsn he was defeated for Congress by
.Jebu Baker, who had thrice been his
opponent and defeated him each time
He was chairman of The ways and means
committee from 1875 to 1877 and again
from 1888 to 1887. His most consPicu'
Gus work in Congress was that of tariff
ysform He made strenuous efforts to
revise the tariff along the lines which
he believed to be proper and just, and
WAS the father of the bill known as the
"borizontal BILL" This bill, was q
compromise, not at all to his liking, but
accepted by him as step toward what
he believed right. The measure was de-
fested in the House, bat it brought Mr..
Morrison into the limebght, end he was
sferwsrd looked upon as the logical
leader in all steps pertaining to lower
tariffs. His retirement from the House
was crest loss to the democratic party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Death of Col Morrison.

Waterloo, ILL.,, September SO.-Col.
w. R. Morrison, former interstate
commere commissioner, Is dead here
alter a long illness. He was in
the Ssh year of his age. Col. Nor
rison became prominent in 1884 IS lead.
ing authority on the tariff. 1t was then
he became known IS "BOrizontal Bill"
because he proposed to reduce the tariff
10 that year by fat cut all along the
line. He did secure tariff reduction,
bnt failed to pet what be considered q
necessary reduction. Dol. Morrison
served 10 Congress from 1861 to 1865
and again from 1878 to 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Bananas Thrown Overheard.

New York, Sept. 9O.-The bfusDa
market advanced yesterday when 1, 900
punches of the fruit, the entire car 20 OF
the steamship Ssramaccs, arriving from
Dutch Guiana, we're thrown over board
outside Sandy Hook. The bresl rdowu
of the ships refrigerator plant when she
WAS q week at sea so impaired the quail.
ity OF the cargo that the health d apart
ment condemned the shipment, which
was q rush order of the United Fruit
Company for the Hudson-Fulton cele.
bratiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
EveIvn's Brother Arrested.

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 3O.--After
adm ting bis identity to the police,
Howard Nesbit, brother Of Evelyn Thsw,
was srrsigued in the city court here to-
day, and bis case WAS continued until
Saturday, under boud Of $500, ia de-
fault OF which he was locked up. AL
though he is being held on techu icsl
charge of idleness, the police state hat
a more serious charge will be lodt ed
against him. Nesoit was arrested y,'s-
terdsy afternoon 10 front of a paw
shop, where, according to the pawn =
broker, he was attempting to sell an
Imitation diamond ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
COMMUNICATED.
A QUESrIO

Since the "Dlue Law" went into
effect, If 1t ever has gone into effect,
except as to some people, Alexandria
has been indeed quiet. Why should
bootblack be allowed to shine shoes
on Sunday and barber prevented from
shaving a mans face, so be can be pre-
seniable at church? Is a mans feet
of more Importance than his tsceH A
great many grocery stores are selling on
Sunday, and the authorities know it.
Why should one man be allowed to do
business and another refused? II it Is
against the law for = barber 10 open his
shop on Sunday why should an officer
OF the Law send for him and get shaved
at the station house on that day. Let's
have fair play and II the boot black
can carry on his business on Sunday so
should q barber. II such is not the case
the law itself will soon have whiskers.
Fl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT. 30. 1909.

CANDIDATES for Offices to be FILED at
the Noyenb Der election have few days IN
which to comply with the laws and send
their notice of candidacy to the secre-
tary of the commonwealth. All csndl-
dates for Slate Offices have to do this,
including members of the general assem-
bly. Candidates for municipal offices
have to notify the clerk of the courts
and candidates for the Legislature have
to notify the clerks Of the counties In
which they are candidates of their In
tention to stand for the election. Fail
ure to do this may result in their names
being ommitted from the tickets. And
after the election all successful and
ell defeated candidates have to file
ststements of their expenses in the
general election. This is the law.
In this connection it is not out oil
place to call attention of voters to the
necessity for getting their transfers and
placing them on the books before the
close of the day Cd Saturday, at which
time the books are closed till after the
election. Voters who have transferred
from one precinct to another must have
transfers. Attention to this matter at
this time will save great deal of an
poysnce and trouble and also save the
vote on day of election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
B. &. O. CASE TO BE HEARD.


For tbs second time the Baltimore and
Ohio Railway will answer to the Safe
Corporation Commission regarding trans
porstion facilities in the town of 4arri-
sonburg. About year ago this rail-
-osd was fined $500 by the commission
for lis failure to comply with an order
requiring it to establish through psssen-
ger service and a union station at Hsrri-
sOnburg. The railway appealed, and
the Corporation Commission was recently
reversed by the Supreme Court on the
ground that this portion OF the line is
operated under the charter of the Valley
Railway Company.
The present suit is styled, The COM
monweslth Of Virginia, at the relation
Of the State Corporation Commission,
against the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
way Company, the Southern Railway
Company and The Valley Railway Com
psny. The last-Dsmed road is named 10
the proceedings along with the others,
so that the crux of the matter Gao be ar
rived at.
A public hearing in he case has been
set for October II, and the three rail-
roads have been summoned to appear on
that day before the commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Bryan Will Not Debate.

Liucolo, Neb., Sept. William j.
Bryan will not debate with Sensi OF
Bailey either as to democratic princiT les
or Bsiley's record as q servant of the
people. he said today he would decliue
any suggestions Of that character as he
did recently an 10 interview at Ell Paso,
bis principal reason being chat debate
would tend to divert attention from the
Issue to individuals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Ex-Mavor Sentenced.

Philadelphia, Sept. 80 Convicted of
using the mails to defraud, Abrsm @.
Ely, former mayor OF Barkesville, Va,
and member of the Virginia bar, was
today sentenced to eighteen months In
the government prison a. Atlantis, Gs.
Ely sent a number OF letters to Presi-
dent McOres, of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, 10 which he threatened destruction
to the Norfolk and Western Railroad and
other roads in which the Pennsylvania
ia interested il be wss not paid the sum
OF $45 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30

IT WILL be seen by an article pub
lished elsewhere that the cadets OF the
Virginia Military Institute have volun'
tsriIy pledged themselves not to engage
In bazing. This is all very we'll but this
matter is not, or should not be, in The
hands of the cadets. The authorities Of
the institution are the men who should
see that there is no hsziDg there and If
they cannot prevent it there sremen in
Virginia who can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
LETTER TO ISAAC GROVES.
Alexanhrla Va.

Dear Sir: Here's something every painter
and builder ought to know.
Mr.. j. J. Hall, Sheffield. Pa painted two
houses, 5 years ago, lesd-and.oil; took 40 gal.
Ions. Last year he painted Devoe; bonght 40
gallons: had 10 left
He is one of thousands. The knowledge is
getting abut pretty generally, that Deyoe goes
further than anything else.
Have you found it out in your experience
How much further?
Suppose job amounts to 1000 square feet;
how much less Devoe could you buy?
is it as easy to paint? Does it cost any
more or less to put-on by the gallOOn than
ANYTHING else how much
fit costs no more to put'on Devle by the
gallon, it costs less bv the foot, you know;
for the gallon does more feet How much
less. do you find it, for wages?
Lasts, say, twice as long, that is the owners
gain: but perhaps YOU reckon it yours; some
10, The time, when that comes-in, is when
he givrs-Out the next JOB.
Who gets it
Yours truly
+. w. DEVOE & CO..
P.s. E. S. Lesdbeater q Sons sell our
paint. bo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-30
Broke Her Ankle.

Florence, s pit. 80 The wife of NJ.
Toselli, the pianist, who was formerly
princess Lnise Of Saxony, who're elope-
ment with the tutor of her children.
Andrew Orion, on December IL, 1902
scaudalized the Saxon Court, slipped Oh
a melon rind in the Rue Tornabuoui to-.
day and broke her ankle. She was rushed
to the hospital 10 hysierical condition
from fear that she would be a cripple for
life bat the doctors declare she will fully
recover.