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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Virginia News.

Mr.. Charles James died at his home
near Waterford, Saturday, aged eighty
lhree years.
Mira. Mollle Palmer, widow OF L. F.
Palmer, ST., died az the residence OF hel
500, Mr.. Hunton Palmer, of Fairfax
Saturday. Two daughters, Mrs. Ashley
Thomas, Of Washington, aud Mrs. Denny
Hsgsn, Of Ashburu, and one son, Mr.,
Huuton Palmer, survive her.
The stage coach used by Maurice
OasIleman, Of Osstlemsn's Ferry, Clarke
county, on his Winchester aud Berry.
vile stage line, was smashed to pieces
late Saturday afternoon In BsrryvilIe ia
a runaway, and the driver, William E.
March, and little son, Howard March,
narrowly escaped being Injured.
Miss Edith Dabney Tunis, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Tunis,
was married Yesterday evening Ia Ncr.
folk to State Senator William w. Sale,
the ceremony being performed at the
home OF the brides parents, Edgewster,
By Father z. A. Drake. Among those
who attended the wedding we're Gov
aud Mrs. Swanson.
The State Corporation Commission In
Richmond yesterday resumed the hear
ing 10 the cent rate cases, taking up
the petition OF the Southern Rsilwsy.
Mr.. Thorn opened The matter with a
statement in which he explained the
operations Of the Southern in Virginia
and drew comparisons between its busi-
ness In this and ia other states. Bia
purpose was TO snow that the patronage
of the Southern 10 Virginia did not JUST.
fy the reduced rate. Attorney General
Anderson responded at some length on
behalf of the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Feb. "a.
SENATE.

w W. ~@'
SENATE.
Consideration of the agricultural bill
was resumed in the Senate today.
HOUSE.
Declaring that the increases made by
The Senate In the salary OF president,
vice-presideut, chief justice, justices o.
the Supreme Court OF the United States
and all judges we're still in disagreement,
aud reporting that they recommended q
reduction of the secretary of sta'e Ia
IS, 900. the report Of the conferees on
the legislative, executive and Judi
cial appropriation bill was today SUBJ
mitted to the House by Mr.. Bingham.
The conference report presented the
following statement in regard to the sal
sry of the secretary OF state:
cylinder authority granted by the cor
current resolution Of the two houses q
provision is inserted 10 the bill fixing
the compensation of the secretary Of
state at Sc. 900 per snnun after March
8, 1909, and spproprialiDg for the same
at that rate for the fiscal year 1910 AID
making available the unexpeuded BAL
auce of the appropriation Of $l2, 900 for
the salary of the secretary Of state for
the current fiscal year to pay said COM
pensation at the rate of IS, 600 per au-
Huu from March 8 to June 80, 1909,
inclusive"
The report also declares that the con-
tereuces we're unable to agree on the
provisions for under secretary of state,
fourth assistant secretary of state and
other employees in these Offices.
Mr.. Underwood, denounced the policy
Of increasing expenditures. He declsr-
ed that the Senate had increased the
amount carried 10 the executive, legis-
lstive aud judicial appropriation bill by
5000, 900.
Mr.. Clsrk protested agains! the action
of the Senate 'perpetuslly bullying" the
House. ''The time will come" be said,
"when the House will have to take a
stand and assert itself as a coordinate
branch of the United States govern
ment."
After long deta'e the House adopted
the report Of the cOaftrses by vote OF
1876 to I24.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
TELEdRAPnIc BReyITIss,

An iron pipe which two men were placing
in The McAdOo tunnel at Jersey City, todsy,
came into contact with a heavily charged
electric wire. Both men we're instantly
killed.
Fire today Destroyed the warehouse Of
Coleman B. Harris. in Wilmington, Del, at
loss OF between $4,000 and 5000. Harris
WAS a dealer in gasoline engines and auto
mobiles
Bernat0 Traverso,t Italian candy maker,
whose bride Of FIVE hours was killed by the
escaping Illuminating gas in their new home
in New York, YESTERDAY, died today in st.
Vincent Hospital from the cause. according
ID the doctors. However he made to attempt
to live.
Mrs. Balllngton Booth, leaders Of tie vol
untsers Of Americaf underwent sn operation
for appendicitis in New York today. After
the operation. the surgeons said II had been
successful, and that they expected speedy
recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
NEW TABLET REQUIRED.

Now thai the president has ordsred.
through Secretary Wright, the restOra.
ton of the name of Jefferson Davis to
the tablet on Cabin John bridge, from
which 1t WAS cut AZ yesrs sgo, the man.
ner Of replacing the name OF the former
secretary of war on the mutIlated tablet
is a problem that Is perplexiDg the amy
engineers, including NJ j. j. j. Morrow.
who will have direct supervision OF car
ryiDg out the work.
To replace the Dsme In the chiseled
out portion OF the tablet can be accom-
plished BY tso methods only, either to
cut the name in deeper or to restore it
by the use OF raised letters. Both meth
DDS would give the nsme Of Jefferson
Davis special prominence on the tablet.
In al probability new table, will re-
place the old one, 10 which the entire
Inscription will be as 1t once appesrsd
on the old tablet. This seemingly is the
best solution Of the problem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

A NEW disease, called electric oph'
thslmis, (" is raid to threaten all users Of
electric light. According to two Ores
den scientists, the damage is done tc
the eye tissues by the ultra violet rays
of the electric light, aud cataract msy
ultimately result. The same investiga'
tors have discovered simple preventive
for electric ophthalmia in the shape Of
yellow or green spectacles, which they
prophecy will become universal as elec-
tricity comes more aud more into use as
an illuminant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
DON'T Be BALD.
Nearly Anyone May Secure
Splendid Growth of Hair.

We have a remeoy for hair troubles that
cannot be surpassed. IL has record Of grow
ing hair and curing badness in SO out Of 100
cases:where us d according to directions foT a
reasonable length Of time. II will even grow
hsir on bald heads, if the scalp is not glsz d
aad shiny. That may seem like a strong
statement-it is, and we mean ii t. be, and no
ole should doubt it until they have put our
claims TO an actual test.
We are so sure that Rexall '9S" Hair Tonic
will eure daDdruff. prevent badness, stimu-
late the scalp and hair roots. stop falling h'ir
and grow new hair, that we personally give
our positive guarantee to refund every penny
paid us for Rexsll "93"Hair Tonic in every
instance where it does do as we claim or fails
to give entire satisfaction 10 the user.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic is rs pleasant 10
use as clear spring water. u is delightfully."-
perfumed. aud does not grease or gum the
hair. We have it in two sizes. Prices 5O,.
aud 81 90. We u'ge you TO try Rexsll "9S"
Hair Tonic on our recommendation, and wi b
our guarantee back Of il, YOU certainly take
no risk. w. P Taylor, GIG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Wnmnn KILLS tier Husband

Wilkes B RI, Pa, Feb. 24.-DefendiDg
herself from the brutal attack Of her
husband, Mrs. Stephen Tenneut, Of
Sebastopol, near here, esrly today SHOT
him through the abdomen. He Is dying
at the Pitistou Hospital. Tie woman,
suffering from internal injuries and con-
cussion Of the brsin, is also 10 precari-
GUS condition. Tennant reached home
intoxicated and attacked his wife, knock
ing her down, kicking her aod then
seized 3 chair and declared that he
would kill her. Escaping into su ad'
joiuging room, the woman seized a re.
volver aud when the husband followed
and struck her, she shot him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
the states.

Mr.. ALDRICH's control of the finance
committee of the Senate, and the control
through him Of the special interests
seeking their own advantage 10 tariff and
currency legislation, was greatly In
creased by the trick worked upon the
sera!e on Saturday, when q resolution
was adopted continuing the present COM
mittees through the extra session OF the
next Congress. 1t was for this the trick
vas attempted, and the result Is such
that Mr.. Aldrich's power In the COM
miltee is riveted IS 1t has never been
before. for be will now be able to Sc
lect the senator's to fill vacancies that
will exist as soon IS the present Con-
gress expires, and to pack the committee
with men he can reply upon either to 90
his bidding or to offer no opposition to
his purposes. The trick 1t will be re-
membered was played during the tempo
rary absence Of Mr.. La Toilette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Attempt at Rescue.

Seattle, Washington, Feb. 24-Re-
lays of workman are doing ell within
their power today 10 rescue the mine enc
buried in a sewer cays-iu late yesterday.
Two other workmen we're 81 terribly
crushed ip The accident that they may
die. While one forcs today Is sinking a
shaft, another is working fiantieally to
remove the dirt over the timbeTs Def r.
its weight brushes down on the meo.
They sre being fed through lube dr'Ven
through an aperture 10 The timbers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
From Washington.
ICorrsspoBdence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, Feb. "a.

lCorrespODdence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Feb. "a.
Five bills, all aimed to prevent
gambling in agricultural products, were
considered st hearing before the House
committee on agriculture today. The
bin provides that it shall be unlawful for
any telephone, telegraph, railroad,
STEAMBOAT or express company to trans
NIT any message, contract or communi-
cation touching marginal contracts for
the sale or purchase OF cotton, wheat,
corn or other agricultural products,
commonly known as futures. The postal
service is also to he barred to the specu-
lators. The transmission Of Fictitious
prices made upon exchanges" is also
prohibited. Congressman Henry, (dem.
TeKss) author of one of the bills made az
Argument to show the sdyisability Of
such legislation aud the authority OF
Congress to enact it.
TIE victory of Senator Foraker 10 The
Brownsville case is to be made complete.
The bill passed by the Senate yesterday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

amounting 10 sss5.. was referred to the Com.
mitiee on Finance.
A report OF the Committee on General Laws
on resolution which was referred to them on
October Is, 1908. relating to Office hours in
the City Hall, was received from the
Board OF Aldermen and amended, so that
the Mayor be requested when for any cause
he is to be absent from the city or is unable
to perform his official duties to notify the
proper cfficer who is to act In his place." and
the report as SIN ended was adopted.
A communication from the CITY Auditor in
reference to rtfunding and sale Of bonds, slsD
an extract from the minutes Of the Finance
Committee relating to the exchange and sale
of bonds was received from the Board Of
Aldermen. Mr.. Burke of the committee
made full statement Of the transaction and
the action Of the Board OF Aldermen was con-
CURED in.
A report of the joint Committee on General
Laws and Streets relating 10 the construct on
Of building Mt 607.9 King street. was received
from the BOlrd Of Aldermen and their action
concurfed in.
The board then adjourned
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President.
Teste DANIEL r. STANsBURY, Clerk &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

Mr.. Spinks asked for report on his
resolution inquiring Toto the Alex andris
Electric Company. The Chair stated
that this report bad been male and &C.
cepted at the last meeting of Council.
By request the report and the portion
of the minutes referring to il we're read
for the information Of Mr.. Spinks.
Council then Adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

This is to certify that at meeting of the
Finance Committee held February tn,
addition to those given on cage 81 of this
book. Six (6) bonds Of 500 aud four (4)
bonds Of $500. thirty 1867 bonds Of 81 90 each
all of the issue of 1879. The said bonds hav-
ing been exchanged for bonds Of the issue of
l 0S ss shown in this book. All of these
bonds were examined with the bond register
Of 1879 and were found correct, add were
afterwards destroyed by fire by the Finance
Committee. The total exchanges made TO
this date are as follows; as shown in this book
in detail and as recapitulated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Dead of IaaInus Woman.

San Francisco, Feb. 24-Mrs James w.
rochraue, wife Of millionaire attorney and
realty man, was released on bsil.furnished by
her husband, early today, following scene
in downtown restaurant last night, when
Mrs. COcbraDe shot Mrs. l.. K. Emery,
Cochrane's stenogrspher. Cochrane and hrs.
Emery went TO the restaurant and were fol-
lowed by Mrs. Co hrane in an automobile.
Entering the restaurant, Mrs Cochrans drew
a revolver. and opened Ere On Mrs. Emery,
one bullet passing through the stenographer' I.
hand. Cochrane grapDlsd with bis wife, aud
took the revolver from her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

SIXTY prominent Boston clubWomeD
have conceived the idea of influencing
the people of their city for good by
means of advertisements. "CuriDg Bos-
ton by suggestion" one paper has it.
The plan is to placsrd the city with
posters bearing such sentiments as ''The
greatest possession is self-possessioD,"
awe gain the strength of the tempta'
ton we resist" and others designed to
give the people who see them an insPira'
ito toward a higher plane of thinking
and living. This is higher Couture"
than even Boston can stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
At q regular meeting ofthe Board Of Alder
men Of the city f Alexandria, Va, held Feb
ruary %. 1909, there were present:
j. X. N. Curtin, esq, President, and Messrs.
Hill, Brill, Marbury, Ballenger, Field,
Sweeney and Summers.
Mr.. Sweeney. + ON the Finance Committee.
presented the following communication from
f. F. Price, Auditor. together With the fol-
lowing report Of the Finance Committee:
CITY HALL.
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
February %, 1909.
To the Fon. City Council.
Gentlemen: Ii an ordinance for the issue
Of seven hundred and foIty-fye thousand
dollars in coupon bonds &C., part Of section
(4l four of said ordinance provides, That II
shall be the duty Of the Auditor to make a
fun report to the City Council from time to
time of all bonds issued to the date of his re-
port, together with the number Of such bonds
and their respective amounts"
AS required by this ordinance have the
honor to report, that S576, 800, five hundred
and seveniy-sx thousand and three hundred
dollars, have been presented for exchange,
and $1,000 sixteen thousand and two hun
bred dollars, sold. making total of 1892 900.
\ more extensive, or detailed statement is
left 10 the finance commits who have given
so much of Their time and patience TO this
work and whose assuidity from its inception
t. this date, is one Of the contributing factors
of your successful refunding Of our debt.
Very respectfully,
E. f. PRICE,
A,tIsfor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
FrIghtfuI Railroad Accident.

Guaysquil. Ecuador, Feb. 24.-Between 2i
and 80 persons we're killed. today, and forty
Injured wheu a northbound passenger train
on the main liue plunged over hundred feet
cliff near Rio Banda. The train crashed II
the bottom Of the ravine and was broken 10
splinters Every passenger was either killed
or injured. a displaced rail caused the scci.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Treasure Safe Robbed.

London, Feb. 24.-The treasure safe
Of the Dreadnougbt bsttleship Indoni.
table, stationed at Sheeruess, was robbed
of 80, 500 in notes and $lC, 600 in gold,
sccording to statement issued by the
admiralty today. The details OF tbs
robbery are being concealed by the adj
miraliv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

We WISH TO express our sympathy
for the Richmond Journal whose plant
was destroyed by fire yesterday, causing
a loss of between $50, 900 and $50, ZOO
aud regret that distance prevents US
showing our sympathy in a more sub
stautial manner by extending aid. The
Times Dispatch of that city, however
came nobly to the front and through lite
courtesy the Journal was published yes
terday and its publication will continue
from that Office till other arrangements
can be made. A FIRE in q newspaper
Office is 3 most dsmoralizing thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

The report Of the Finance Committee on a
resolution apprOpriating $4,000 for the use
Of the City School Board to be used by them
until they can realize on the sale of Peabody
Building, received from the Com on Council
and laid over February 8, 1909 was passed
by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Field, from the joint committees on
general laws and streets, submitted report
on protest Of J. A. Muir and others against
the manner of the construction OF building
on the north side of King street near st.
Asaph, in which moving pictures are to be
exhibited. The report sets forth that per
mission for the erection Of the building mas
already been granted by Council, and that
the owners have agreed to remove all objec-
lions by covering the building inside and
outside with iron The report was adopted.
Mr. Field also presented report OF the
Committee on General Laws on resolution
concerning the office hurs Of officials in the
City Hall. The report Gets forth that the
hours now observed fIom a. m. to 4 y. m.
were satisfactory. II also suggests that the
City Engineer set apart from 9 a. m. to 10
a. m. as his Off g hours; also that the Mayor
set apart one nour each day when he can be
in his Office. The report WIS adopted.
The Common Council returned the resolu-
ton amended so as TO provide that when the
Mayor is absent from the city or unable TO
perform his duties, he shall notify the proper
officer who is 10 act in his place.
The Aldermen receded from its action and
concurrel in that OF the COmmon Council
The following we've received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred in
by un anim0us vo'es.
Communic ton from r. CT Stearns, Sec.
retary OF tn, State Board OF Education. con-
corning the division Of the Stste into apprO-
pirate school divisions and the appointment
of q superintendent OF each division.
Communication from the Board Of Police
Commissioners requesting Council TO pur-
chase yenty-one revolvers for the use Of the
police force.
An ordinance to amend and revise the laws
of the city Of Alexandria with reference to
the health and sanitary departments Of the
city.
Communication from r. w. King. manager
of he Washington, Alexandria ard Mount
Vernon Railway, enclosing an ordinance TO
amend and re-enact section Of an ordinance
granting the use Of Cameron street by said
company so as to eliminate the sections pro-
viding for the op ration ola street car from
the Uuion station 10 the ferry wharf at the
70 Of King street.
Bill Of f. NJ. Adsms, 1929, for supplies
farnishe VIM. Powell, by order of the
Health Officer.
The board then adjourned
J. R. ". CURTIN, President.
Teste LUTHER II. THOMPSON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

L'ttlerock, Ark, Feb. 24-FourIeen
persons we're killed 10 the torasdo that
swept through eastern Arksnsa', sceori-
to reports today. 1t Is believed fully 100
persOns were hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

AOb'A .ss.ssssss fOlDtyOb
1t is further certified that an examination
was made Of bonds sold as shown on pages
66 g. sni 6S. They show that the following
sales have been made and the amount re-
ceived fiom said sales covered into the City
Treasury. sixty-two (6O bonds of$l0O each,
bonds Of 81 900 each. A to al OF SIG, 200. All
properly is ued as shown in this book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
Protocol Signed.

Consiantinople, FEB. "a The protocol set
Ting the difference between Austria and
Turkey was signed this afternoon by Grand
Vizier Hilmi Pasha and Ambassador Palla-
vicini Immediately upon the sigaing Of the
agreement an order was issued for total sns-
pension of the bos cott against Austrian goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24

For being short in ms accounts the minister
Of finance Of Porto Plata. San Domingo, was
recently executed. He ives charged with
making away with sS,O00,0O0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-24
RECAPITULATION.


The bonds prepared or autographed, as
shown on each bond, were as follows:
Ss5 bonds Of 500 each. .All disposed otto date
2s3 $500 ...2l8 :" ." "
6S5 I" $1,000 ...445 &c"
Leaving 20 bonds Of 500 each, numbers 219
to 24S inclusive.
Leaving l40 bonds Of 81 ,O.C each. numbers
446 to 585 inclusive.
The remaining bonds Of 1908 were examined
and correspond as TO amount and number as
trey should, and the ftstsments of the City
Auditor are correct.
The No. one (D coupons due January LIST,
1908 on 1920 bonds sold, and on 1900 given
In exchange for 1879 bonds, were surrendered
and destroyed
w. II. SWEENEY
II. BLADDER Finance Committee
II. 4. BURKE
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-09

vorce was granted yesterday in the
case of Mrs. Sarah Wells VS.. A. d.
Wells on the charge of desertion.
Henry Ellis, of Cashmere, was
given a $3.50 fine for selling liquor
without a license. Mr.. Ellis runs a
soft drink emporium in Cashmere,
and from his own confession has
been in the habit of disposing of the
stronger liquors. In view of this
being his first offense, Judge Tall
man let him off with the fine of $3.50.
The case of Bessie Ellis VS.. w. A.
Ellis. in petition for divorce, will
come up for hearing this morning.
Also the case of o. D. Johnson VS..
Ida M. Miller Is set for today. This
is the case that has gone to the SUI
preme court and was decided in IA
vor of Mrs. Miller, but in the iivi-
sion of the property the case has
again gotten into the superior court
The docket for this term of court
is as follows:
April 24-Josh Clary VS.. George L..
Richardson ct al This is the case
in which Clary, former saloon
keeper of Chelan, is sueing the city
to recover damages from being put
out of business.
April 23-Clarence Wheeler VS.. w.
E. Daniel.
April Estate VS.. J. M. McCue,
assault
State VS.. C.. L. Cline, horse steal
ing.
April 2o-State VS.. William Park
err, mayhem.
April 21-State VS.. John A. Praull
April Estate VS.. Lenhart, as
sault with a deadly weapon.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-04-09
SEATTLE JUR|ST
ON LOCAL BENCH
JUDGE BOYD TALLMAN PRESID-
ING IN ABSENCE OF JUDGE
GRIMSHAW-JURY TERM COM
MENCING NEXT TUESDAY.

Judge Boyd Tallman, of Seattle
is holding court here this week
There were several cases in which
Judge Grimshaw was disqualified
from hearing, so Judge Grimshaw
went to Seattle and Judge Tallman
came to Wenatchee. Judge Tallman
is one of the brightest members of
the bench in the state. He has been
superior judge of King county for
several terms, and last summer the
King County Bar association turned
him down as a nominee for one of
the positions on the superior court
bench, yet despite this Judge Tall
man was nominated in the primaries
for the position. He is heavily in
terested in Cashmer land, and is very
well known in this city and county
The fore part of the week there
was but little doing in the court,
outside of the motions and fixing the
docket for the criminal term. A di-