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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Ia riff Commission

Indianapolis, Iud., Feb. 16.-The
National Tariff Commission convention
was welcomed to Indisospolis ct the
opening session today. Governor Mar.
shall aud Mayor B)okwAlter made the
welcoming speeches.
There wss no objection to the pro.
CANINE placing James w. Van Olevt
10 permanent charge of the, convention ~
chairman.
From appearances, however, the stand
pstsers, who are the opponents of the
Wan Clsave men, are not remaining fol
the sessions aud are leaving Indiana
pole.
They evidently deciding on doing 50,
when they were informed that the
privileges Of the floor would not be &C
corded them.
Speeches were limited to twenty
minutes. In the report OF the proceed
logs, however, each speech will bt
printed in full.
Henry Rosenberg, of this city, acted
as temporary chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
TOday's TeIegraphic News
The Weather Ia the West.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 16.-Ohio today
remains the hold-up point for the usual
means Of wire communication between
ca aud west. While locally, some
cities snd towns sre bslter fixed In point
of trolley, telephone and electric light
service, the telegraphic service is worse
than yesterday and Sunday night. The
sleet storm that loaded the wires with
ice and pulled down miles OF them and
hnu dreis OF poles, cont nued his morn
ing, and the temperature remained a.
the point that turned the cold rain to
ice as soon "a it fell. 1t was raining
this morning throughout the state and a
small blizzard prevailed ct Cincinnati.
During the early part of the day
Cleveland and Cincinnati marked the
far,hest west points with which the
cas-! was able to communicate by direct
wires. The telegraph and telephone
companies reported that fresh wires and
poles fell faster than the old cripples
could be repaired.
Laer in the day communication be-
tween Indianapolis, Chicago ard st.
Louis was re.established by the way of
Cinci lDatk but the northern part Of
Ohio, through which the telegraph
a1d telephone companies run their trunk
lines, remained barrier 10 the electric
spark.
The railroad blockade continues, due
mainly to the fact that the trains with
out wire communication are obliged to
creep from block to block. The rail-
read companies have .hsSed out most
OF their block system mechanism, but
constant vigilance is required 10 keep
this in working order.
Chicago, Feb. 16.-After a lull of
several hours, Chicago WAS swept by
another blizzard last night, which con-
iuues today, with all the severity OF last
S turday's storm. A violent wind
blowing the looss snow 10 drifts against
the sides OF the buildings, has made
the present storm the worst OF the
winter.
Telegraph companies today reported
the storm WAS The most disastrous they
had experienced 10 many years. Every
where the wires are down or working
ta1ly, aud in northern Ohio it will
probably require weeks to get the tangled
wires Strengthened out.
Detroit, Mich, Feb. 16.-This state
today is feeling the full effects of the
blizzard that has been central over the
middle west for the last three days.
Near s.. Joseph the frozen body of
Chri.t Koegel, prosperous farmer, was
found.
The snow is falling here today harder
than yesterday. Predictions are for
let up tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Trial of Carmack's Sisyers

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 16.-With
the jury box filed and every witness
present, the trial of Colonel Duncan
Cooper, Robin ]. Cooper, and John d.
Sharp, charged with the murder of ex-
Senator Edward Ward Oarmsck, began
at o'clock this morning. Mrs. Car
mack, who since the day her husband
was shot down on the street, has been
broken hearted, and In poor health, wac
10 The court room, with her brother-in.
law, Samuel O. Carmack, the prosecutor
10 the indictment
Adding to the psthos Of the case, il
Was reported today that Mrs. DunniUg-
ton, the aged mother of Mrs. Carmack,
il near deaths door, never having recov-
cred from, the shock of the tragedy, end
The bullet that ended the life Of her SON
in-Iag may be Indirectly responsible for
another life before the elimination OF
the trial.
The court room was crowded 10 its
capacity, people from all walks of life
coDgregatiug to hear the opening testi'
mODy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

In THE Senate last week the report o.
the appropriations committee on the oP'-
rations of the secret service was pre-
sc nted. 1t showed that from the 24O
employees of The service under McKin-
lev, the number had increased to over
5000 at present, not counting the foo6
and meat inspectors. The debate Whict
followed was critical of the conduct Of
the bureau, and several senators plainly
contradicted the statements made by the
president. Mr.. Hemenway, who pre-
sented the report, said the statement
that Congress had in any way hamper
ed the president 10 his prosecutions OF
the land frauds was absolutely errone'
GUS aud wrong" The presidents state
ments now are frequently taken in and
outside of Congress with whole sack OF
salt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
VIRGINIA. WEST VIRGINIA DEBT.

Special MISTER LII tle6eld announced
in Richmond yesterday evening that he
would sccede to the wishes OF the West
Virginia lawyers and postpone the debt
hearing case OF Virginia VS.. West vir-
GINA until Tuesday, May 4th. He d d
this after the ms ter had been thoroughly
threshed opt by both sides, aud The West
Virginia lawyers bad convinced him that
the delay was asked In good faith.
10 addition TO the speeches made by
Attorney. General Anderson, Attorney
General OOnley. Major Conrad and S.n'
stor S2oouer, the master was also ed
dressed by Randolph Harrison for the
State of Virginis. and john G. Carlisle
for the State of West Virginia.
In the event that the chief accountant
of the two States fail utterly TO come to
an agreement, 1t may be necessary for
the special MISTER 10 appoint an account
ant of his own, but he does not yet know
that this will be necessary. He wishes
to avoid making such an appointment II
he can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 10, 1909.

AFTER the adoption of a special raie
and 40 involved and complicated system
of parliamentary procedure, the Knox
enabling measure passed the House yes
terday evening. The bill passed by the
House is the one which had been preyi-
ously rassed by the Senate. 1t was not
amended. and it will not, therefore, be
necessary for it to 90 TO conference. The
measure requires only the signature OF
the president to make it law, and this
It will receive at once. SO fsr IS Oon'
Cress is concerned, the constitutional bar
TO the acceptance by Senator Knox oil
the State portfolio in the TAFT Cabinet
bos been removed. The bill at first was de-
feated through the failure Of two-thiroS
of thu members to vote for 1t, but u
vas brought up a second time under
speeIal role aud passed by a majority Vole'
In this Instance provision OF the con-
stitution of the country was set aside BY
mere congressional legislation, but IS
has frequently been asked, What is TIT
constitution among those who are no"
running this government? The oPPo-
sjtion to the bill revealed no opposition
to Mr.. Knox himself. The doubt ex-
pressed and the protests uttered dealt
exclusively with the cousIitudonSlity OF
the proposed action. Republicans and
democrats alike who spoke against Inc
measure insisted that the proposed legis'
Iation would be a violation OF the con-
sti.ution. Mr.. Knox is now virtually
pledged to take the Office. If he ha'
any Intention of declining it because Of
the doubt expressed regarding the con-
stitutlonslity of his appointment, INT
time for him 10 make his position clear
wss before the passage of the enabling
act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
A Strange Flend,

Berlin. Feb. 10. A man described as
dark, slim, with black mustacbe, and
about % years oll,'' has Berlin completely
teyrorizsd today by his sttacks on unprotected
women and girls his strange fiend, whom
the medical authorities declare to be sexuslly
deranged, added three more victims to his
list Of stabbing today, bringing the total
since February 10 up to %. 1oday's victims
were more vieiouslY attacked than any Of the
others. and all were dangerously wounded by
being stabbed in the abdomen. One Of them
died from her wounds Five Of the women
attacked by this lack the stabber" are ex-
pected to die. The "stabber" confines his
operations to no particular class, picking his
victims ildiscrim nately from the .hroug Of
women psssers by.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Suffragsttes to Procure q Balloon.

London, Feb, 16.-The militan!
suffrsgettes today spraug their most
daring move when an effort was made
to sail a chartered balloon against the
House of Parliament. The balloon,
piloted by Miss Muriel Matters, the
heroine OF many sufrsgette stacks on
the House of Commons, sscended al
Hendou. Miss Matters's intention was
to have the balloon descend on the House
Of Parliament, but an adverse wind
CARR I'd it in the direction of Shephf rd's
Bush, many miles from Its destination.
The sufragettes will make another
balloon attempt just as soon as the wind
is favorable, Whoever rails in the bal.
loon will carry megaphone and shout
the bsttlecry, "Votes for Womeu," from
the sky. The sudIagettes are also con.
templating the formation of a cavalry
corps in their street demonstrations.
Should The police interfere with them,
they will ride down the minions of the
Law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
King Edward Opens Parliament.

London, Feb. liking Edwsrt
opened parliament today with q brie
speech from the throne. He sketched
the recent Anglo-Americau treaties, and
expressed the hope that the agreements
would finally and smicably settle matters
which had long been under discussion
by these nations. The king perfunctorily
voiced bis pleasure over his visit to the
kaiser last week. he said be was con-
fdent the ksissr's cordislity would
strengthen the Anglo. German friendship,
"which was essential to the mutual well
fare of the two countries and preserve
lion of peace." Most of his speech re-
lated 10 home sfsirs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
CLEARLY WOMAN.
Enormously Thinks by Securing Her
Scalp That She Cures Dsndruff.

Clearly woman has an erroneous idea that
by securing the scalp. which removes the
dandruti scales, she is curing the dandrutf
She may wash her scalp every day, and yet
have dandrufi her life long, accompanied ny
falling hair, too. The only way in the world
to curs dandruff is to kill the dandruii germ,
and there is no hair preparation that will do
that but Newbro's Herpiciie. Herpicide by
killing the dandrufi germ. leaves the hair free
to grow as healthy nature intsn led. Destroy
the cause you remove the effect. Kill the
dandruf germ with Herpicide.
Sold by Ernest l.. Allen Il Co., agents.
Two sizes SOC. and 81 90. Send Toe in stamps
for sample to The Herpicide Co., Detroit.
Mich. l5s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

AT PARIS last week, as was stated in
the G izette at that time, the diplomatic
representatives Of France and Germany
signed document of fsr-rtaching i'm
portance to the nations directly con-
cerned and to the world at large, 1t be-
ing nothing less than an agreement ss
to French sod German Interests in Mo-
rocco, which have been 10 dispute for
four years. 1t means that Germany and
France areat last in full accord and that
the war nightmare is at an end 10 that
part of the world, for the present at
least
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

FIGURES issued by Manchester, Fog
land, University point to the fact tba'
women graduates rarely marry. Oat OF
500 women who have taken degrees
only sixty.four married. The same
state OF affairs prevails in London,
where the percentage of marriages Of
women gra iultes is very low. The Sec
reary of London University halls this
statement with the remark that men are
afraid OF women with degrees and well
may they be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

FROM the ways and means committee
of the House have come rumors of
serious division among the republican
leaders as to the course to be pursued in
the coming revision Of the tariff. 1t sp'
pears that Chairman Payne has become
the champion of The reductionists, while
Mr.. Dalzsn, of Pitlsburg, is rejecting
the stand pat sentiment Around these
men the members favoring high or low
tariff are gathering for the big fight Of
the extra session. Whatever the out
come of this difficulty may be it is pre-
dicted that Senator Aldrich will dictate
as to how much, il any, Of tariff re-
vision the next Congress will make.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

Uncle Remus's, the home magazine
for February, has been received from Its
editors in Atlsnta. 1t, most prominent
laper is the foHrth OF series of articles
entitled "The Menace OF the Marx" 1t
shows how might riding" leads to
crime, touches on The psychology OF
"pislol toting." and the killing of Car
mack and Gonzales. Jack London's
serial, Martin Eden, lie begun and
story By Joel Chandler Harris tells Of
"The Kidnapping of President Lin
ccln." "How Sluthern Governors
Viewed LincoIn's election" and "Auto-
mobile makers discover the south" are
good srticles. The childreu's DEPART
meDt contains en Uncle Remus letter
and "The Open House" will especially
iotersst women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
YLRGINIANs ARE LAUDED.

The Right Reverend Bishop Van &c
Vyver Is ia receipt Of two letters, one
from His Eminence, Cardinal Merry
Dl Val, papal secretary of state, and
from His ExcelIency, Monsiguor Fal-
COMO, the apostolic delegst, to the
United S ates, in both Of which letters
he people of Virginia are lauded for
heir humane and generous charity 10
the psrt they Rave played in relieving
the suffering of the unfortunate victims
Of the earthquake in southern Isly.
The amount forwarded on through
Washington TO the stricken kiogdOm
Was 81. 200.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Another Earthquake.

Constautinople, Feb. l6.-Au earth
quake is reported today from the vilayei
of Sivas, 10 which many buildings, ia.
Guiding several government structures,
we're badly damaged. Thirty persons
are reported killed, but the news Is
fIagmentary.
Even heavier shocks are reported to
have occurred forty miles from Buda
Pesth. The people are fleeing to the
open country.
The vilayet of Sivss is 10 the nor b.
ern psrt Of Asistic Turkey. The pupula-
ton of the entire vilayet is considerably
more than a million.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Strikes at Sunday Laws.

Trenton, N. J Feb. 16.-Fnrther strikes
at Sunday laws were made in the legislature
today by the introduction Of two bills per-
hitting Sunday selling Senator Wilson, Of
Atlantic City, fsthered one which permits
drinks to be sold with meals to customers in
hotels and cafes on Sunday, without restric-
ton as 10 hours. Assemblyman Ford, of
Essex. introduced the other measure. II per-
mits the saloons to he open Sundays from 2
TO II o'clock p M, provided a majority Of
the voters in any city,so decide a. a special
election. The election is to be al q speeial
election. The election is to be Ndered by
the county Judge upon petidf sigued by
80 per cent Of the voters,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Bursting Of a Water Main

Philadelphia, Feb. l6-The busting
of huge water msiu, throwing tons o
paving bricks high 10 the air, at Brosc
and Filbert streets, directly in front o
the east entrance to City Ball, early to-
day, did thousands of dOllar0' worth oil
damage. The ws'er overhowed The
north plaza Of the City Hall, and cellar
for square 10 every direction we're CON-
pletely inundated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

THE federal grand iuiy at Chicago has
taken up the investigation of the al
legged packers combine with view to
indicting the heads of all the big pack
ing houses. Wien these men are In
dicted, as they should be, they should be
sent to prison and not fined as has here
tofore been the case. A fine to them is
no punishment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
DEED OF BRUTAL HUSBAND.

OELD OE On AAh II OCDANDs
Charged with deliberately pouring
kerosene oil over his wife and then
setting fire 10 the liquid, burning the
women go seriously that she may die,
Michael Hennessy, 60 years old, Of
Port Chester, N. Y, was arraigued ia
court 10 that place yesterday aud held
without bail to await the result OF his
wile's injuries. The police say their
investigation Of the case showed that
Hennessy, toOlmaker, qusrreled with
his wife Sunday night when she objected
to his affections to a young woman
visitor Obtaining kerosene can, it is
charged, he poured the contents over
bis wife's clothing and touched a match
to the olsoaked garments. Before the
woman visitor could se'ze a shawl and
smother the flames Mrs. Hennessy had
been sbOckiDgly burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Murderer EIectsocuted -,

Dannemors, N. Y, Feb. 16-Leslie
Combs, convicted of the murder of Harry
Hosmer, was eleotroculed today Combs
robbed aud killed his victim on a lonely
read. He had been out of prison bat a
week, having served term for burglary.
Aleu-! month ago he swallowed poison
in his cell 10 an attempt 10 end his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
From Washington.

lCorrsSponjencs OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, Feb. l6.
Prssideut-elect and Mrs. Taft rescued
Washington from Cincinnati st $50
m. aud went direct to the home OF
Mr.. Bosrdman on Dupont Circle. The
trip was inside without special incident.
The president.elect will hold humber
of conferences today snd tomorrow,
chief of which will be one with the presi-
dent during which the subject Of The
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
The Mexican Theatre Horror.

Ell Pasco, Texas, Feb. l6.-Three
hundred and twenty persons we're killed
10 the thea re- FIRE at Acapulco, accord
Jog to a privste telegram received here
sOdsy. A severe storm ia delaying
communication between Mexico City
and Acapulco,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Ask YourseIf the OuesLIon.

Why not use Chsmberlsin's LiDiment
when you have the rheumatism? We
feel sure that the result will be prompt
and satisfactory. Il has cured others,
Why not you? Try it. 1t costs but a
triAe. Price 25 cents; large siz', 90
cents. For sale by W. F. Creighton
sud Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
Synagogue Robbed and Burned.

New York, Feb l6.--Ancient scrolls,
holy records, aud sacred vessels of in
trinsic value were stolen early today
from Synagogue Chevisb Kehusb, in
Williamsburg, and then The robbers set
FIRE 10 the structure. The synagogue
will be total loss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

Make a note now 10 get Ely's Cream
Balm if you are troubled with nasal catsrrh ,
hay fever or C Ia in the head. It is purify
ing and soothing to the sensitive membrane
that lines the air pass ges. IL is made to over
come the isesse not to fool the patient by a
short deceptive relief There is no cocaine
nor mercury in it. Do not be tall ed into
taking a substitute for Ely's Cream Balm.
All druggists sell it. Price soc. Mailed by
Ely Bros, Sc Wsr. en- Street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16
New York Stock Market

New York, Feb. 16.- Moderately hearish
sentiment prevailed in speculative circles
today. Heaviness continued all through the
last hour of the forenoon and leading stocks
suffered additional losses,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-16

The arguments Of counsel 10 the STIR
ling divorce cases were concluded ia
Edinburg yesterday and the court re-
served It's Judgment.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15

fielding in centre is great to behold. The
people here seem to think that Newark
got a big prize when they landed Gett,
man for the outield. They think SO. and
we know 50. It's a great miracle that
the team has don as we'll on this trir
as 1t has. Every one with the team has
been under the weather more or less since
the start from Newark on the 5th.
Rain in Montreal, rain in Rochester
swampy. soggy grounds in both places
well. figure It out for yourself, If Pal
for a later start of the Eastern League
season Manager Wolyerton will be very
pleased to relate a. few things that his
year, and maybe the genial Pat will droT
his Marathon knitting for a few minutes
and listen to some good advice.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15
FREDDY HILL TO n.
RIDE At CLIFTON

Freddy Hill, who has been shining
at the yailsburg track for the past
few Sundays, will be one of the en-
trants in the 15-mile motor-paced race
at the Clifton Stadium tomorrow. All
who know Fred claim that he is at his
best when riding behind the motors,
but he will have two hard men to buck
when he NETS Norman Anderson, the
Swede, and little Elmer Collins. the
Boston pedlar. The latter has long
been recognized as one Of h best pace
followers the world ever saw, n his
friends look for a great race.
Anderson came in second to Vanoni
at the Clifton tract two weeks ago,
and was leading all the way to the
ninth mile when his face ASSUMED a
pasty color and he dropped back Az
terward he said he had been taken
with cramps. Honey" Mccoy. who
has charge Of the training quarters al
the track, says Anderson is now In
great shape and looks for him TO win.
The Clifton track Is said to be the fast
est in the country. most of the worlds
motor records having been made there.
The incline is so great that It IS impos-
IS a spill the riders come down to the
bottom with a crash. When Sunny
Briggs was killed there last year his body
went high In the air, struck the track
near the top. and rolled over and over
to the bottom.
card for the amateur riders. the events
being a mile handicap, a fve-mile lap. race
and a consolation race. There is also a
three-mile motor race for the pacemakers.
The first event will be called at 3 o'clock.
In order to reach the track from New
ark all that is necessary is to take the
Paterson car. which passes directly by the
door.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-05-15

take the honest and truly last pos
Here Is presented the spectacle of the
three contenders for the 1908 flag, New
ark. Baltimore and Providence, each
giving the other two a hard tussle for
the cellar championship. These teams,
which finished one, two, three last year,
with only sixteen points between first
and third, are now at the bottom. But
cheer up In another month things
viii have changed and instead of occu-
plying sixth. seventh and eighth, the
chances are tina the Tigers, Grays and
Orioles will be neck and neck In the
struggle for the lead and the present
leaders win be dragging along discon-
so,ately far in the rear.
We have played twelve games, which
leaves us 142 more to play, two more
than we played the whole of last sea-
son, so it can be said, without stretch
ing the truth to any extent that the
season Is in its infancy. and that with
all u men in the game and the warm
weather, which Is sure to come, thai
Ne have more than a chance to gel
back up there and what is more to
the point, stay at the top.
CIV Bareer or. Roy Beecher to- WORE
against the Jungle men today. ~ sucn
is the case 1t looks like n good bet Tor us
to win. for neither one Of these twirlers
against Newark this year. and both have
tried Ii moro than once.
/ The Tigers Will be greatly strengthened
by the return to the game OF Jake Getl-
nan. who is booked to play. il it's 2 warm
day. sJake's batting is . big feature o.
the Tiger play, and his ground and lofty