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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
V. NJ. l. FLAG.

At the Masonic Temple in Washing
ton, on Wednesday evening, flag like
that borne by the V. NJ. l. corpse OF
cadets at the battle OF New Market, the
Gift of Virginia military Institute resi-
dents OF New York, wa, presented 10
the corps. The battalion was ragged,
company front, around the walls Of the
chsmber, and large crowd spectators
saw the incident.
Former Congressman John s. Wise,
formerly OF Virginia, now Of New York,
and himself Virginia Mill ary Insli-
tute graduate and a member Of the
battalion which fought at New Market,
In brilliant speech introduced Gen. J.
Franklin Bell, Of the United States
army, who presented the flag. Cen
eraI Bell stepped to the front bearing
the beautiful silken hammer.
General Bell assured the cadets that
IS a southerner-s son of Kentucky and
q grandson of Virginis-he was proud
of the Virginia Military Institute. Re-
ferriDg TO the part borne by the cadets
at the battle Of New Market on the 15.h
of May, 1864, he sad it was an incident
Of youthful valor never equsIed, and
perhaps never 10 be 6qualed, By any
educational institution in all history.
General Bell congratulated the alumni
aud the young men Of the corps upon
the fame Of Virginia Military destitute,
aud he said they maintained her fair
name. Concluding, General Bell au-
turled the flag, beautiful banner Of
white silk, on one side Of which is fiji
portrait OF George Washington and on
the other the coat of trms of Virginia.
The flag was accepted by Gen. E. w.
Nicholl, superintendent Of the institute.
In a graceful speech. in which he elo.
quentIy acknowledged General Rsl's
tribute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
News Of the Day.

Isaac Stephenson was reelected yes.
lercay TO the United States Senate BY
the joint ASSEMBLY OF the Wisconsin legis-
lat0rs on the twenty-thIrd ballot. San
ator Stephenson was named as the re-.
publican choice for senator at the official
republican primary.
The record of the four Congresses dur
ing which Theodore Roosevelt was presi-
dent show that bis messages aud COM
municatious to the Two houses have been
crater ia number than those of any
president in recent years. In the seven
years Of his incumbency he sent to the
Congress total of 42l messages and 40
veto messages.
A disaster on the Canton river, in-
volving the loss of more than 900 lives,
followed the oVerturning OF kerosene
lamp Oh a-Aower boat, while the steam
er Akima Maru, which reached Victoria,
b c., Wednesday, was at Hougkon0.
The beat burned to the waters edge,
the flames raehing to the other boats,
and permitting on one to escape, owing
to The difficulty of moving the cumber-
some flower boats lying along an nn-
broken line made fast by iron chains.
When court adjourned ct Nashville
last night in the Coopsr.Shsrp trial for
the killing of former Senator E W..
Carmack, after a day which marked
little progress and much wraugling be-
tween attorneys, the jury sent word to
Judge Hart through bailitf "thst they
had a complaint to make" The court
called up one Of their number-Wil.
liam Hows. The latter said: "Most OF
the Jurors are farmers. The time for
spring planting is bere. We want to
get home" he then ssked the court to
hurry the proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Virginia News.


r. NJ Miller, Of Rappsbaunock
county, was fned 800 10 Washington
yesterday for carrying pistol AID
shooting sta crowd OF men who bad
thrown rocks at him.
Miss Augusta Wilson. sister OF Bishop
A. w. Wilson, of the SjDtOern Metho-
diet Church, died yesterday at the home
Of her sister, Mrs. w. w. B. Gallsher,
in Charles Town, w. Va. Her remains
will be taken to Winchester tomorrow
aud buried 10 Mount Hebron CENTER.
Miss Mary S)mmersille Hines, daush-
ter OF NJ. Joseph Kiues, OF FaOquier
county, and Mr.. Gordon Clarksou Mil
burn, son Of Mr.. O. l.. MilburD, Of
Loudoun county, we're married near
Unison. at the home Of the bride, 10 the
presence of a few guests on Saturday,
February 81, by Rev. ]. A Morton.
Virginia fruit trees have suffered
severely from the storm. Reports from
different sections of the state indicate
probably half OF the crop has been lost.
The mild weather which bal prevailed
for the last few weeks brought manv Of
the trees to bloom, but the chilly blasts
coming In with March have bligbtsd all
hopes OF the farmers for record crop.
Teieersphic Communication in north
ern Virginia was greatly interrupted
Yesterday. wires were down and the
telegraph companies have hundreds
of men OF work repairing the darage.
The velocity OF the wiud in Richmond
reached 60 miles al hour. A portion
of the lower gas works was wrecked,
aud several houses we're unrooied.
Trsius we're all delayed.
A little girl about IA years of sge
daughter OF NJ. Edward Waddell, who
lives near Hallway, Fauquier CT my,
met with serious accident on Friday
lsst. While 10 the barn lot placing
eggs under q setting hen, she accidenIIy
dislodged a box oil dynamite cartridges
which fell near her and exploded,
causing dangerous wounds which ne
cessitaled the amputstiou OF several
fingers on each hand and laid back the
scalp from Der forehead to the top Of
her head. 1t Is feared that her eyesighl
will be seriously affected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
OANNON's FAREWELL.

Rarely has House adjourned with so
little excitement as did tbs Sixtielh.
After the completion of miscellaneous
business, the speaker declared the
House in recess until 1855 a. 10. At
II O'Clock Speaker Cannon called the
House to order and made bis farewell
address. 1t was delivered with much
feeling and with evident iDtent OF giving
bis side of the war which has been wsged
by many persons 10 the last year against
the speaker. He said:
"The time has come when the SixtieIh
Congress must expire. During the period
covered by this Congress and the two
previous Congresses, l have had the
honor of presiding over this body. At
times have earned the enthusiastic and
absolute indorsement OF the members OF
, the Holse. But the pendulum swings
back and forth 10 the affairs of men.
Daring my service here / have seen
Speaker Reed thanked by a solid vote OF
the republicans for his services, with
every democrat 10 the House voting
against the resolution OF thanks. | bave
seen Speaker Crisp thanked by a uuani-
nous vote Of the House.
"Whst are needed for the public ser.
vice are virile men who favor policies
they believe in and have the courage Of
their convictions. Such men are needed
in the majority and the minority alike.
And srong minority is as essential as
a strong majority. Men who strike above
the belt 10 priva,e life and in public are
the men needed here.
"As member of this House and 81
speaker have performed my duty to
the best OF my ability, without regard Ia
personal consequences to me. l thank
the House for It's approval when 1t has
not been fulsome and for its criticism
when it has not been csptious."
Il wish you sll health and prosper
iiy. Some of you sre not members Of
the incoming Congress. You 60 to join
the great body of citizens and will dc
your part in the life of the country.
Some OF you may return again to this
House. 1t gives me sorrow to see you
60, those of you who go from the mi
nority as well as those who go from the
majority"
Before Mr.. Caunon's address, reso.
luton expressing the thanks of the House
to Speaker Cannon for bis services had
been presented by Representative Payne,
of New York. and passed unanimously
| amid great APPLAUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
TOday's Telegraphic News
Mr.. Roosevelt.

Oyster Bir, N. Y, March 5--For-
mei President Roosevelt said this alter
noon thft be 1ill sail fer Naples on
March 20, on the BambuTg-American
liner Hamburg, which leaves on that
date Tor Glbrsl ar and Naples. He stated
that he would like TO personally scknoT-
ledge ell of the messages Of good cheer
aud luck that have come to him but that
this would be impossible and be desires
to acknowledge them through the press
a,d thank the se1ders for their good
will.
To q number OF newsF aper CORE
spondeuls he said be was DOW a prisa'e
citizen and had decided that be would
never again talk for publication, pose for
picture for a newspaper or discuss
public questions for the newspapers
Roosevelt stated that he will visit the
Office of the Outlook of which be is 40
editor associate several times before be
leaves for Africa on March % but he
will refuse 10 participate in Any public
dinners or receptions up to tina! time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
GIFIS TO FAIRBANKS

B,hiDd closed doors, the Senate on
Monday paid to Vice Pre- sident
Fairbanks one Of the most remarkable
tributes ever given to presiding officer.
he was prssa"t-d Eith a magnificent
silver sery e. c gSl, 1876, as the gift
Of the entire buy Of senators, and with
loving cup as tae present Of the dem
ocratic members.
The presentation Of the silver service
was made by Senator McOumber. Sena.
tor Daniel spoke for the minority, dilat-
iDg upon Mr.. FairbsDk s's uniform fair
ness. BE suggested that If a, any time
Mr.. Fairbanks sho1ld tire Of the monot-
onous service 10 the republican psrty,
the democrats would be glad to welcome
him. He fscetiously suggested that it
would not be we'll for Mr.. Fairbanks to
take more than one drsugtt from the
a'gon before breakfast, If it should hap
pen 10 get filed with other than butter
milk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Effects of the Storm.

Baltimore, Mi, March with
gangs Of men at work on the Telegraph
wires lesdiDg south and north out of the
Monumental City, there is hope of re.
establishing some time today the tele-
graphic communication that was com.
pleteiy cut of by the blizzard of We'd
nesdaY night.
Trains are moving on the Pennsyl-
vsuis Railroad by the block system, but
they are moving slowly and traffic is
still cOngesled by the crowds from Wash
ington.
Around B ,llimore the storm has left
complete devastation in lis wake, and In
the city itself over hundred men are at
work unlaogliDg the skein Of wires thst
fell into the streets with the weight OF
snow and ice. The street car traffic is
fsr from normal because Of the shutting
off of the power to enable workmen to
repair broken lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Sixty-first Congress.
Washington, March 8.
SENATE.

The FIRST session of the Senate OF the
6Ist Congress assembled a. noon today
With Vice. President Sherman In the pre-.
siding officers chair. he seems to b,
quite at home there although be brought
over with him from the House few Of
the expressions which he was accustomed
to use there. lie addressed the sscre-
tary of the Senate as the "clerk" several
timep, correcting himself, however, i'm
meGis;ely. A little later he referred to
the gentleman" from New Hampshire
iustead of the "seDator" which is the
proper term in the upper House.
Senator Gallipger offered the custo-
mary resolution for the appointment of
committee to wait upon the presi lent
and to inform him that quorum of
the Senate was ready to receive any com.
municatlon from him. The vice presi-
dent appointed Senators Gslliuger and
Oulbesou as the committee to wait Oh
the president. During the call Of the
roll to ascertain the presence of quo.
rum, the name of Senator Knox was
read. He was not present and IS soon
as the roll was completed Senator Pen
rose called attention to the fact that the
Resignation of his colleague bad been
sent 10 and accepted. At 1920 o'clock
on motion of Senator Hale the Senate
took a recess until 1880
Just prior to the recess, Vice Presi-
dent Sherman swors into Office Senators
Smith, of Maryland, and Chamberlain,
Of Oregon.
The Ssnste promptly confirmed ell
The members Of the cabinet and Assist
ant Secretary Huutilgton Wilson OF the
State Department, bot held up for the
time being the nominations of Loeb aud
Winthrop.
A question was raised as to the eligi-
bility Of Mr.. Knox, one or two ser stDrs
asserting that as far as they knew be was
still q member of the Senate as they bad
thus far received no information from
the governor of Pennsylvania that he
bad resigned bis seat. Senator Peurore
Informed the Senate that be had personal
information from the governor that Mt.
Koox had resigned, being treasured on
this point the Senate at once confirmed
the Knox nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following is q summary Of yes
tsrdsys proceedings In the Court of APP
peals:
Lambert VS.. Peters and Lambert w.
Phillips & Son. Argued and submitted.
Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction
Company Us. Forests administrative.
Argued and submitted.
Next cases to be called: Washing
to1.S uthern Rsilgay Company vs.:
Cheshire; Thompson vs.. Norfolk aad
Portsmouth Traclion Co.; Savage vs..
Csuthorn; Riverside Residence Company
Inc, Us. Hustled, and AtlaStic Cast
Lice Railroad ComDa1y vs.. Bryan, be-
ing Nos. so, ga. So, s. aud 81 on the srgu-
ment locked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05

The causes for divorces often urged 10
courts are amusing. John d. Pierce,
former superintendent of the Pennsyl-
vauis Academy Of Fine Arts at St.
Louis, is so applicant for divorce.
Among his allegations is one to the fol-
lowing effect: "My wife looked older
after we we're married than before that
event. She ssid she wss % years old,
but l sscertsined she is So. Ny wife
used psint and powder and deceived me.
10 short, she has not since | married
her looked IS she did duriog our court
ing days" Pierce's case has been taken
under advisement. Mrs. Josephine Pell
is suing her husband for divorce in Chi
csgo on the ground that her husband is
too sphinxlike and refuses to engage in
chats with her in the evening. The
plaintiff in her petition ssks: ''Isn't
It cruelty to refuse to answer woman
WHO wants TO talk? Why, it's torture
Josephus in a certain chapter in his
history Gays: "About this time l de-
termiued to put away my third wife, not
liking her manners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
THE INAUGURAL BALL.

President aud Mrs. Taft were the
center1 OF interest a. the inaugural ball
In the Pension building 10 Warrington,
last night. The scene in tie vast cavern
of the building, which had been trans
formed into csnopied court Of ivory aud
white, was aoother Of the brilliant pictures
which are quadreunislly painted in Wash
iugton by the gathering Of vast assembl-
age from every section of the country.
With all the color and movemeo OF a mill
tary spec' acle, with the softening influence
of delicstely tinted gowns and the in
teri 4, of personnel seldom equalIed at a
social function, the Inaugural ball holds
place unique in the history-making Of
the day. President Taft with Mrs.
Taft and Vice-President and Mrs. Sher-
they made their promenade around
the greet ball room, where on every side
they we're aanked by members Of the re-
ceplion COMMITTEES.
Mrs. TsfPsgown was one Of the hand
soonest models ever seen in Washington.
A severely plain underdress Of heavy
white satin forming the foundation.
Over this was draped with consummate
skill the gown of white chiff)n, on
which an exquisite pattern Of golden rod,
the national A,wer, va, embroidered 10
silver. The golden rod design WAS re-
peated 10 the embroidery Of the long
court train. Point lace formed the
sleeves, aud served to Trim the decol-
letsge. She wore pearl dog collar aud
diamond aigrtt in her hair.
While the bail was In progress in
doors, a display of Fireworks on the
monument lot in the rear of the White
House marked the end Of the outdoor
celebration. For hours the heavens
we're slight With screaming rockets, with
sun clusters that challenged the bril-
lance Of day, with fiery "cobras," aerial
sslutes, floating festoons and illuminated
balloons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05

The possibility of surprising England
by landing an army Of 100, 900 men Oh
her shores before she found out wha'
was happening has been pretty thor
o ughly exploded by an English naval
officer in a review article, without con-
sidering any resistance that the British
navy might interpose. But If Englsno
could not be surprised By an invasion,
what shall be said OF the folly of pre-
tending that either coast of the United
States could be invaded? To reach
either shore 81 invader would have to
traverse an OCEAN, with no home ports or
bases of supplies, except in the case OF
England, within several thousand miles.
The feat would be practically impossible,
and it would never be attempted. On
this subject the Philadelphia Record well
say: The protection Of our frontier aud
our coasts and force sufficient for the
share of the policing Of the ocean is all
that the safety Of this country require
or it's traditional policy permits. The
great navy that tits acquiring is designed
for aggression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
NO REASON FOR DOUBT.
A Statement of Facts Backed by
a Strong Guarantee.

We guarantee immediate relief and posi-
tive cure to sll sufferers from constipation.
In every ,ase where We fsil to effect cure,
we will supply the medicine free That's
frank statement Of facts, and we want you TO-
sui tantIate then, at our risk.
Rex III Orderlies are gentle, effective,
dependable and safe bowel regllstOr.
strengthener and tonic. They re-establish
natures functions in quiet easy way They
do not cause any inconvenience. gripping or
nausea. They are so pleasant to take and
work so easily that thew may be taken by
anyone at any time. They thoroughly tone
up the whole system TO healthy activity.
They have most beneficial action upon the
liver
Rexall Orderlies are unsurp lsssble and
ideal for the use Of cbildren, old folks and
delicate persons. We cannot too highly re-
commend them to all sufferers from any form
Of constipation and it's tendant evils Thrt's
why we back our faith in them with our
promise Of money back if they do not We
entire satisfaction. Two sizes Csc and dc.
W. z. Taylor GIG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
The Weather.

Washington, d. O., Friday, March 5.
The storm that moved from the north
Pacific coast rapidly soutbeastSard ia
the middle Atlantic coast frsm March
lst to Sd, and recurved thence slowly
uorthWsrd during the 4tb, is now GEN.
trail over the lower Saint Lawrence Val
ley, and snow has been followed by lair
weather ia the middle and north Allan
tic states.
Fair weather will continue in the
middle Atlantic States tonight, and rain
in indicated for the sOuth' astern States.
During Saturday and Saturday night an
srfa Of clouds and rain will advance
from the southwest over the middle and
north Atlantic states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Lynchburg "Dry."

Lynchburg, Va, March 5.-0nly
the Intervention of court, aud this is
not anticipated, will prevent the closing
of the thirty-three saloons, two clubs
aud four beer agencies tonight, 10 pur.
suance to the local option election held
in December. At 10o'clock the saloons
will be dark for the fret time 10 years,
and more ardent spirits will be stored
away in Lynchburg homes than ever be.
fore 10 the history OF the city. 1T Is esii-
mated thst a quarter of million dollars
has been expended here 10 the past week
for LIQUOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05

THE persistent refusal OF Congress to
remove the suuken bsttleship Maine
from the hsrbor Of Hsvsna is again be-
coming q subject of comment. Many
belieye that the refusal is based on the
fear that should the ship be raised 1t
would be shown that she had been blown
M from the inside. But justice should
be done even though the heavens fall.
Concerning the Maine the New York
Tribune says:
1t seems to be both fitting aud neces'
ssry to say plainly and emphstically
inst Congress has done i'll in refusing or
neglecting to provide for the immediate
raising of the wreck of the Maine snc
lis removal from the harbor OF Havana:
To leave that wreck and its pitisble and
precious contents neglected for ten ytars
was grave reprosch to this ration. To
refuse. deliberately and actively, tore
pair that neglect when urged in the
sironges. manner to do so by the pres
dent of the United States, by the lac
provisional governor of Cuba, by the in-
sular government Of Cuba and by the
overwhelming public sentiment OF both
countries is nothing short of scandal.
1t subjects this government, without pos
sbillty of denial or resentment, to the
charges of indifference to the mstfrial
welfare of the sister republic Of which i
assumes to be the friend and protector,
of disregard for the mortal remains Of
those who were slain in its service aud
of fear to face the consequences OF It's
owD ac,s and to vindicste the moral in
tegrity Of the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Fails to Furnish List.

Roanoke, Va, March SIN the local OPP
tion contest Yesterday nearly all the time was
taken up with an amendment offered by the
'wets" to the effect that, as the treasurer bad
failed TO furnish the list Of voters who had
paid poll taxes. it was not an issue between
the two parties. but one that involved the
whole people. 1t was argued by the "wets"
that the testimony OF the city treasurer was
sufficient to deal death blow to the election,
and il was the duty OF the court 10 try the
issue under the constitution and the laws OF
the State. Judge Staples announced that he
would decide on the amendment some time
during the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
THE VIRGINIA TROOPS.

The Virginia troops in line 10 the In
augural parade In Washington yesterday
we're the Richmond Light Infantry
Blues and the First Battalion, First In
fantry, Msjor Hunsdon Gary command
ing, the Third BNtslioD, First Infantry,
Lieutenant. Colonel z E. Oraighill COM
msDding, and Battery O, First Battalion
Light Artillery (dismouuted), Captain
II. A Brlnkley commanding. They
received their full share Of app 'ause.
The Virginia Military Institute Cadets
were cheered as they moved along, keep
ing perfect time and carrying them
selves az their fathers did In the sixties,
but wearing much better uniforms.
they we're among the independent mill.
tsry organic atoms.
Had it not been for the desperate
weather more Virginia soldiers would
rave been in the parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
Good Liniment,

You will hunt good while tefore
you fad a preparation that is equal to
Obsmberlsin's Linimenl as cure for
muscular and rheumatic pains, for the
cure Of sprsins and soreness Of the
muscles. II is equally valuable for
lsme back aud 81 deep STATED muscular
psins. IS and so cent sizes for sale by
W. F. Creighton & Co., sOd Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05
DIED..

March s, 1909, ut 1915 =. M, MYRTLE
DALE, infant daughter Of Cal 10 aud Minnie
Brad6eld age months aud IS days.
Darling Myrtle you have !ef. Us
None your little place can fill;
But we dare not even mufmer
For we know IL is Gods will.
BY Der GRANDMOTHER.
Funeral at her parents res'd snce, 624
south Patrick street, Saturday. March 6,
1909, at p. m.
Thursday. March 4. at $40 q. M. Mrs.
GEORGE MARING. daughter Of Mrs S.r,h
Matter The ionersl will take place { om
her late home. e0} Duke street. Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock. Friends Of the family
invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-05

THOUSANDS Of persons iisked their
lives yesterday by attending the presi-
dental Inauguration in Washington and
standing or sitting for hours during a
severe snow storm aud facing a biting
northwest wind. That many will loose
their lives aud that many, many times
more, will suffer illness as a fesult of the
exposure none will deny. The show wss
not worth the risk but many OF the same
people would tend another iDsugura.
ton next week under the same condi-
lions. "What fools we mor'alS b"