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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

At a called meeting of the Common Coun
Gil Of the city of Alexandria, held May 18th
1909, there were present:
Hubert snOwden, Esq, President, and
Messrs. Leadbester Burke Risheill, Smith.
RAIDER, Binell. Monroe. Hellmuth, Hsr-
rsOn, Trhler. Marshall and Spinks.
The President stated that the object Of the
meeting was to consider an ordinance for q
side track on Henry street in the interest of
w. A. Smoot & Co. snd other business Of i'm
portance to the city.
An ordinance coDsenting to the location of
temporary side track by the Southern Rail
way Company on Henry street, extending
from the main lin slof railway in Henrystreet
to and into the property of w. A. Smoot d
Co. Oh the west side of Henry street between
Oronoco and Princess street was presented by
Mr.. Leadbeater and read three times and
passed-ayes Is, nOts0.
An ordinance cOnsenting TO TIE location Of
side track by the Southern Railway Com
pany on Henry street between Wythe and
PendletOn streets, was recommended by the
Joiat Committee on Streets and General
LAWS and read the second and third TIM ard
passed-syes Is. noes 0.
An ordinance for imposing and collecting
taxes on persons, property, incomes &e.
within the city Of Alexandria, Va. for the
year commencing on the LIST OF June 1909 and
ending on the 3lst Of May 1910, which Was
received from the Board OF Aldermen at the
last meeting and laid on the table. was callet
ffOm the table and read the second time. A
motion by Mr. hler to strike out six per
cent. and insert ten per cent discount on all
bills paid by July LIST and strike out four ger
cent. and insert five per cent. discount
on all bills paid by SEPTEMBER LIST was
lost-ayes 5. noes Z. A motion by Mr..
Spinks TO lay the ordinance over until
the next meetif was lost-ayes 5, noes z.
The Ordinsnce was placed on its third read
ing and lost by the following vote-ayes,
Nessrs. Leadbeater, Burke, Bisheill, Smith
Bladder. Monroe and Mr.. President az. noes,
Messrs Hellmuth, Harrison, Uhler, Marshall
and Spinks 60.
A motion By Mr.. Marshall to reconsider
the vote was carried snd upon motion of Mr..
Marshall the ordinance was laid on the table.
Later in the processing upon motion of Mr..
Leadbeater the matter was again called from
the table, and the ordinance IVES PLACED on
its third reading and lost--syfs, Messrs.
Leadbeater. Risbeill, Smith, Baader. Monroe,
Spinks and Mr. President az, noes, Messrs. |
Burke, Hellmuth, Harrison. Uhler and Mar |
shall 90. Upon motion Of Mr. Burke this |
action was reconsidered aid the ordinance |
was again lard on the table.
An ordinance for imposing and collecting /
licenses within the city Of Alexandria, Va,
for the year commencing on the LIST day OF
June, 1909 and ending on the 3lst day OF May
$40. which was received from the Hosro. OF
Aldermen and laid on the table at the isst
meeting, was called from the table and read
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
AT called meeting of the Board Of Alder
men Of the City of Alexandris, Va, held
May IA, 1902 there were present:
). X. N. Curtin, esq, President, and Messrs
Ballenger, Field, Summers and Sweeney.
Mr. Sweeney presented the following which
vas adopted by a unanimous vote.
Resolution expressing appreciation to the
honorable commissioners chief offire depart
ment, and superintendent of police OF
Washington d. c., for valuable service
rendered at the fire in Aexg ndria, Va. May
Il, 1909
BE it resolved, That the City Council Of
Alexandria Va, hereby express their sp-
probation and sincere thanks to the honor
able commissioner, the chiefof the FIRE depart
ment and the superintendent of police Of
Washington d. c., for the prompt and valu-
able assistance rendered by the said depart
ment, fTemeD, and detachment Of policemen,
who generously and willingly came to the aid
Of our citizens during the ter rible FIRE which
occurred in the centre OF our business section
May IL, 1909.
The service rendered by the Washington
department was Invaluable, and never to be
forgotten by our citizens
Be il further resolved, That the clerk of the
Common Council be, and ne is, hereby d.
rected to forward copy of these resolutions,
coUnter-signed by the Hon. F. j. Paf. Mayor,
with the official seal Of the City Of Alexandra
Va affixed thereto to the above named de-
partments of the City of Washington, d. c..
The following were received from the Com
mon Council and their sction concurred ia
by unanimous votes
An ordinance cOnsen ting to the location of
a temporary side track or turn out by the
Southern Railway Com pany on Henry street
60 extending from the main line of railway
on Henry street, TO and into the property Of
William A. Smoot on the west side Of Henry
street, between Princess and OronOco streets.
Petition Of Joseph F. Rodgers for permits
sion to reshingle the roof of dwelling honse
owned and occupied by Mrs. Kate Walker
Barrett.
An ordinance consenting to the location Of
a side track by the Southern Railway Com
psny on Henry street between, Wythe and
Pendleton streets, was received from the
Common Council and lsid over.
The board then adjourned.
j. r. N. CURTIN, President.
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Train Wrecks.

Charlotte, N. O, May ia north.
bound passenger train on the Southern
Railway was wrecked carly today FIVE
miles uorth OF here. The engine bag"
gage aud express cars we're demolished.
None of the passeug r, was iojured be-
ing badly shaken up. EogIneer Nesbit
and Caldwell, negroes, are reported to
huye been seriously hurt. The cause of
the accident is not vet known.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 16.-The
Missouri state express on the Chicago &
Alton Railroad, was wrecked mile east
of Odessa today. About thirty were in
jared. Four will die. A relief train
has gone from Kansas City. No details
have yet been received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Teu-millIon Dollar Battleshio.

DsVOnport, EGG, May l5.-Eng-
lands newest batteshiP, the Temer-
sire, the most formidable completed BAL
tleship aaoat, vent into commission here
today, under Captain Alexander Duff.
The Temeraire will be added to the
main feet. The new Temersire's guns
have a range OF Is miles. She has IL
inches of Krupp belliDg and has steamed
~ knots 10 an hour. She has flying
deck, boat deck, batter deck, main deck,
lower deck, srmored deck and double
bottomed fiat. The sweep of the flying
deck is magnificent, broken only by the
wing and centre line turret with all So.
perstruoture reduced to a minimum. The
most remarkable feature of the ship is
the perfection of her electrical equip
ment. The switchboard room, with
more thon 300 keys, ia one Of the sights
of the vessel The telephone exchange
alone connects 100 different parts of the
ship. The Temeraire cost nesrly $lO,-
600. 900.
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the second and third times and passed-iyes,
Messrs. Leadbeater. Burke, Risheill. Smith.
Bladder. Monroe, HeIlmurh, Hsrr ison. Hhler,
Marshall, Spinks and Mr.. President I'D.
noes 0.
Permission was granted Mr.. Joseph Ro'-
gers to reshinglc dwelling for Mrs Barret
providing there isno objection from adjoining
property owners,
A resolution expressing appreciation to the
Commissioners, Chief Of the Fire Depart
ment and Superintendent Of Police of the
District Of Columbia for valuable services
rendered at the FIRE in this city on May the
18th, 1909, was received from the Board 81
Aldermen and unanimously adopted by a
rising vote.
The board then adjourned
HEB ERT SNOWDEV. President.
Teste: DANIEL r. STANsBURY. Clerk 9 q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
OuadrupIe Murder and SUICIDE.

Bowlesville, Ill.,, Msy 15.-The coro.
ner today is investigating the cause Of
the qusdruple tragedy near here. Henry
Williamson, prosperous farmer, yes.
tsrday went to the bed side Of his wife
snd children and shot all of them while
they were sleeping. Then he beat his
wife's body with stovs poker. He
afterwards poured kerosene on the floor
and set it a6re. With the flames lesp-
ing around him, Williamson placed the
revolver to bis temple and killed him
self.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Crazy Man on Roof.

Doyleslown, Pa, May l5.-Roberi
Marsh, a prominent cattle dealer oil
York, Pa, went insane here last night,
at the Monument House where he had
been stopping. he climbed to the roof,
tore down the chimney and threw bricks
at citizens aud officers who tried to
capture him. He wrecked many Of the
windows in the hotel and an adjoining
department store. He was finally over
powered ct 5 O'Clock this morning snd
plsced in The county ill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Virginia VS.. West virginia.

New York, May &c. E. Little
field, special MASTER In the suit of the
state OF Virginia against the state of
West Virginia, to FIX the liabilities for
Virginia deferred certificates, said today
that as The taking OF evidence bad not
been completed at the recent hearing 10
Richmond, it would be impossible for him
to make his report to the U. s Supreme
Court before next October. Another hearing
will be held at Richmond. June %, after
which the special master viii hear the argu-
meut OF counsel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
SATURDAY EVENING, MAY Is, 1909.

THE sction Of number Of democratic
senators in voting on Thursday to tax e
iron ore from the free list and putting a
duty upon it Of rs cents a ton Is excil-
ing unfavorable comment all over the
country AID these senators are getting
Jus! Whist they deserve. A dispatch sent
out from Washington to Philadelphia
paper says
The frat indications OF deal In the
tariff bill voting in the Senate was de-
tected Thursday, when the 6oance COM
roittee amendment taking iron ore from
the free list where itlwas placed by the
House, and putting a duty OF 20 Genus 3
ton on It. was carried by the surprising
vote of 81 to "a Senator Aldrich was
enabled 10 make this unusual show Of
strength by the aid OF the minority,
mauy democrats following the lead OF
Senator Bailey 10 supporting the 20
CENTS ton duty on iron ore on the plea
that it was a revenue.produciog import,
although last year all the reVenus J'eius -.
under the present Dingley duty OF AZ
cents ton was $l27, 600. 1t was nola'
ble that all the democratic senators who
are known to be 10 favor of stiff duty
on lumber followed Bailey In supporting
Aldrich's iron ore amendment, and this
suggested that go arrangement bad been
fxed 40 between the interests favorable
10 a tariff on iron ore and the LUMBER
neople who banker for $2-per-thous-
and feet duty on lumber
Both the Virginia senators voted 10
tax iron ore aud it is reported that they
will also vote TO tax lumber. When II
Is remembered that both these sena'
tors for years past have been sent to the
uationsl democratic conventions and
helped to both frame and pass the demo-
cratic platforms their sctiOn is surPrls'
ing to their friends. The condition OF
the democratic party as it now stands
seems directly Attributable to Its lesders'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

ANOTHER test Of strength on the
tariff schedules in the Senate which
showed Mr.. Aldrich TO be 10 perfect
control Of that body yesterday succeeded
a debate that became almost sensational
because of the bitterness of feeling mani
tested. Senator Root undertook to lee
ure the Senate, and especially the inde-
pendent republicans, for discussing the
Aldrich rates, and was rebuked by in-
dependents aud democrats. Mr.. Root
said other senators would do well to
cop6ne themselvers to clearcut, short
statements, and to "refrsin from general
discussion for home cOusumptic-."
Mr. Money, addressing himself directly
70 the senator from New York, resented
what he characterized as a lecture 10
the Senate, and said that if the senator
from New York desired lesS speaking
ia the body, che should do less OF it
himself" The committee on france
was victorious when the Senate by 8
vote Of So to AZ rejected an amendment
b. Senator Cummins lowering the duty
on round iron, etc, and upheld the
House rate, which WAS recommended
by the Seuste committee. Immediately
sfterward, bg an almost strict party
vote of 50 to p, the Senate defeated
Senator McLsarin's amendment, which
sought to place on the free list all sorts
of farming tools. Then, by s viva
voce vote, the Senate adopted paragraph
lis. which retains the duties Of six
teDths and four-tenths of cent, which
the House bill contained. Senator Nc
Every, Of Louisiana, was the only demo-
crat who voted with the republicans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
THE STATE CON[MLTTEE

The selection of Thursdsy, August 5,
IS the date Of the democratic guberna.
! tional primary, the refusal to call state
convention to adopt democratic plat
form, the retention of Lieut. Gov. j.
Tuylor Ellyson as S ate chairman, who
asked to be relieved because of his can
didscy for denomination, aud the sdop-
ton Of resolution calling for the ap.
pOintmeut Of q committee TO reform the
primary system were the features last
night Of four hour session of the DEM
ocTatic State central committee held
in Richmond last night with Edward
Echols, OF S,aunton, in the chair, in the
absence Of Chairman EllysoD, who bad
seut message that as he was candidate
for denomination he did not think it
wise for him to preside. A committee
was at once appointed to call Ellyson to
the chair. BE vas called aud presented,
and Echols retired.
The friends of Judge Mann, candidate
for governor, controlled the committee,
although only on one question were
iactioDsl lines drawn, and that the selec-
ton Of the primary date. Mr.. fuckers
friends moved that August IA be fixed.
The motion was lost by big msjority.
Marked hostility Was shown through
out by the committee to the primary
system. Speech after speech was made
denouncing it.
Perhaps the most important action
taken by the committee was its refusal
to call a state convention to lay down a
platform.
In the primary which the committee
ordered, not only candidate for COVER
nor will be nominated, bat a United
States senator aud six state officers. The
candidates ADD the assessment are as
follows:
United States senator-John W.
Daniel, no opposition, 81, 800; governor
Tucker and Mann, 81, 500 each; lieu
tenRnt-governer-J. Taylor Ellyson and
james Z. OstoD, $500 each; attorney
geOersl-Sam w. Williams aud R. w.
Cstlett, $500 each; treasurer-A. O.
Hsrmsn, $500; secretary of The COM
mOnwtalth-J. G. Eggeston, $500;
commissioner OF apricnlture-G. W.
KoIner and J. I. Blown, $500 each;
superintendent of public Instruction
Joseph D. EgglestoD, $500.
Judge r T. W. Duke, 10 discussing
the primary costs, declared thai the
total costs of the candidates for governor
will reach SIS, 900. He raped the
primary syttsm, clsimiDg that it has
bred an officeholders' trust in Virginia,
sud il has made the democratic party
party Of men Instead OF party Of princi-
Piles.
Representative w. A. Jones defended
the system, claiming the candidates for
governor would pay that amount any
how in the conduct of their campaign.
As result OF the discussion, w. A.
Land, Judge Msnn's campaign adviser,
offered a resolution calling for appoint
ment Of a committee to reform the pri-
mary. Mr.. West, Of Suffolk, presented
plan for joint primary aud convention
plan, election By primary Of delegates
to q convention, which shall nominate
candidates. It was lost in the discus.
sion. TIE committee adjourned at mid.
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Nav York Stock Market.

New York, MAJ l5-Price move
ments in the last half of the first hour
wire generally narrow and without much
importance. The market closed quiet
and unsteady,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured

Gan honored citizen Of this town wss
suffering from 6 severe stack Of dysep-
terry. He told friend, If he
could obtain q bottle of Ohsmberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Disrroes Remedy, he
felt confident OF being cured, he having
used this remedy ia the Eest. He was
told that kept 1t 10 stock aud lost no
time in obtaining it, and was promptly
cured" says NJ. J. Leach, druggist, Of
Wolcottt, w For sale by w. F.
Creighton & o., and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

IT WAS stated in news item pub
lished on Friday that at G. A. K.
meeting held in Psrkersburg, W. Va,
she day previous, Grand Army veter-
40, in 3 heated speech, said he would
reward any man who would go to An
dersonville snd dynamite the Wirz
monument erected there on Wednesday.
And many people Of the north say The
war is over! But should any one go to
Andersonville and undertake to win the
reward referred to be would think, if he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

a profit Of s15. so ton on its steel pro-
d1ctiou last year snd be agreed with
Mr.. Carnegie that there was need for
little or no tariff.
Mr.. Oliver said that the independents
needed the protection.
The paragraph No. ll9, was then
adopted IS also we're paragraphs ia,
1875, aud 1913 covering rallSaS bsrs,
sheets of iron and steel, both polished
and covered with tiD or lead. Senstof
Cnlberson gave notice that hs would
have an amendment to cfeF on The rail-
way bar paragraph when the bill reach
ed the Senate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

lived two minutss, that 1t bad just be-
gun. Why doesn't this "bomb proof"
undertake himself that which he offers
reward for some one else to do?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

ALEXANDRIA should be kept clean,
not alone because it improves the appear
snce of the city bat because health de-
msuds it. The authorities should do
their part and they should receive
the assistance and cooperation of
the citizens of the town. Ii requires
very little time to keep ones prem
ises clean and all should do 80 sud
helped toward this aim. The time Of
year hiss now arrived when the slightest
csrelassness on our part may invite dis
ease 10 come among Us. Refuse Of all
kinds, whether dumped in the back
yard or in the alley, or allowed to accum-
u'a'e around stores breeds disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

Five southern representative, left the
house Office building restaurant Yesterday
when w. NJ Vernon, registrar Of the
U. S. Treasury, and another colored
man sat down t. lunch there. The
southeruers have appealed to Speaker
Cannon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
MADE list RIGHT

The Weaver Piano is made just as it
should be tosproduce a superb tone and
last life time. w. 1. Whitson Sole
Agent, 6Ir.6I3 King Street Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

The boiler on the steamer Colgate
Hoyt exploded this morning, while the
boat was two miles ont 10 Lake Erie,
opposite FairpOr. Four firemen, the
engineer, and tao oilers are reported
terribly scslded and some Of them may
die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

KNOWING that there is no chance
whatever for his election A. p. Gillespie,
of Tszswell, has notified his friends he
cannot accept the republican guberna-
torial nomination. l.. P. Summers, To-
ternsl revenue collector also declares
that be will not accept the nomination,
because President Taft has decreed that
if he does he must resign his federal Of
fee. This he ssys he will not do, as he
prefers the internal revenue position TO
the gubernatorisl nomination. This
leaves the republicans in a qusndsry
as they will have much difficulty in iu-
duciug any one to put up enough money
to make the rsce-aud that for nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

EXPERIENCED travellers have found great
benefit by taking with them bottle Of DE
SETH ARNOLD BAIsANi. II cures illness
caused by impure water and sudden changes
Of 'climate. Warranted by Frank WArfeld
and Henry Gillian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
Market.

Georgetown. D. C. May i5.-whsat l4O.l4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
HOUSE.

The House was not in session today
having adjourned OF Thursday till Mou
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15

The changes made in the license tax bill
are rs follows: Liquor lice nses increased $25,
moving picture shows taxed $500 per week
or 81 90 per performance If less than one week,
theatrical performance $500 per week or
$500 per performance. wood and coal dealers
increased from $50 90 to 5000, all telegraph
companies taxed 5000, steam laundries from
S. 90 to SIS 90, automobiles used for hire $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-05-15
COMMON COUNCIL.

% w Ns % NJ IN ItbIut
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON, Clerl
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-06-01
GERMAN BUILDING SOCIETY
ORGANIZED AND HAS
ELECTED OFFICERS

TLe German Building Society
which incorporated with $4,000
capital, has a majority of the stock
subscribed, and has elected the fol
lowing directors: John Stellman,
Crispin Bernhard. +. G.. Deckebaeh
August Huckestein, A. G.. Magers
The directors met Monday night and
elected the following officers:
President, A. Huckestein.
Secretary, John Stellman.
Treasurer, A. @. Magers.
The society has purchased the cor
ner opposite the Willamette Hotel
for $4,000, and will. as soon as they
have the money subscribed. erect a
suitable building for business and
their hall. The property is now pay
ing a handsome income. The stock
draws interest, and, as many have
not done SO, are urged TO take stock
In the enterprise. The German
Building Society will have a careful,
conservative management, and their
property will become valuable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-06-01
SALEM INDEPENDENTS
BEAT FAlRM0UNTS

A ball game, which was decided
upon at noon yesterday was played
at the league grounds between the
Falrmount club and the Salem Inde-
pendents, the Salem aggregation lay
ing over the Fairmount club by a
score OF ~ TO 3. The Fairmount
club could not turn a trick yester-
day with any class at all. and the In
dependents we're on the Job In fair
shape. Elmer Daue, the Fair
mount clubs husky young twirler,
connected with the hide of the ball,
but, instead OF Il being with a bat,
the sphere came hurting into the
young pitcLer's stomach, and prac-
tically put him out OF the box. The
batteries for Salem were Jerman and
Jones; Fairmount, Daue, Keeton
and Timm.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-06-01
SOME NEW VARIETIES
OF STRAWBERRY les

Grant AiKire, who has a farm on
Route No. z, about 3 " miles east of
the city, is showing three new varie-
ties of strawberries propagated by
him. His father was a strawberry
grower, and Grant grew up" on a
strawberry farm, and knows all
about the big, red, juicy berries. One
of the varieties he shows he has
named the "Alkire." It is q large.
cone-shaped berry, bright red and
of fine flavor. IL is a strong grower,
and carries its berries clear of the
ground. Il will probably prove a
valuable variety.
Another variety is the Snap
Shot, of good color, thimble-
shaped, and also a strong grower.
The berry is of fine flavor and high
ly colored. The third is the Great
Western" bright, red, good table
berry, but disposed to let the fruit
rest on the ground. They are, all
three, however, attractive to look at,
and, the writer can add, from expe-
rience, pleasant to taste.