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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
From Washington,
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. !
Waahinnlon Mar q

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, Mar. 4.
President Roosevelt, 10 signing the
sundry civil appropriation bill at the
Capitol today, 20 ont a statement to
accompany, which says, iu part: 81
have besitated loog before sfixing
nv signature to this bill and II it were
esrlier 10 the session, or If the bill con-
tanned less number of important prop
osit;ons of benefit to the country,
should Ger ainIy not sign it. Moreover
If Gee ton 8 OF the bill to which | subse-
oueniIy refer we're operative, &C.
cording to its evident intent, should
be forced to veto the bill anyhow. Bat
| have concluded that this section Is not
operative to the extent that It's trainers
evidently hoped, and that the mischief
it will csuse, though spprecisble, tan be
sufficiently remedied by the section OF
the executive TO warrant my committing
the bill to become Law, 10 view OF sll
the confederation surrt undiDg the case y
The section to which the president re-
fers is that which repeats the limitations
upou she secret service against which
the president has heretofore protested.
The presidents memorandum goes on to
reptat bis belief that such limitation is
of benefit only to the criminal classes
Former Senator Mccall, Of Florida, who IS
| here to protest against the seating OF Senator
Fletcher, recently elected in the democratic
| primary in that State, says senatorial prim-
aries are running the South.
Senator Martin when asked concerning the
truthfdlness of a dispatch sent out from Klch'
mond and published in Washington paper,
stat ng that he is not now so strong for
Judge Mann for governor Of Virginia rs he
! formerly was. said he had read the dispat n.
but had thought it best not even to Dig
nifty such a report by denial, ne
aid he was mora favorable to Judge Mann's
nomination now than ever and felt more con
| 6dent Of his winning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
News of the Day.

Secretary Wright yesterday approved
the finding of the retiring board in the
case of Col. William F. Tucker, of the
pay department of the army and son'in-
law of Mira John A, Logan. This places
Col. Tucker on the retired list for life on
three-qusrters pay.
81 feel 10 ell my bones and nerves
the disposition to make good, de-
clared President-elect Taft last night In
addressing about 700 Yale alumni at
their smoker in Washington 81 hope
With nerve 10 be able to stand just criti-
cism and 10 improve by it and not to
care a drum for adjust criticism"
Auoihex vain attempt WAS made by
the anti Japanese element in the assem-
bly, in California yesterday to exclude
japanese from the public schools. An
nnimporIant school bill wss called up
tor passage, when so amendment barring
not only Chinese and Japanese but ali
Asiatics was offered. The amendment
was voted down. The Montana legisla.
ture was in session until midnight
After hot fight the Clsyberg auti-Jap-
auese bill, framed after the California
measure, which would have prohibited
the holding of lands by the Oientals,
was killed by a vote Of "a to %.
After strenuous recess yesterday in
Nashville on the part Of couusel on both
sides 10 the Oooper-Sharp trial for the
murder Of former United States
Senator E. w Osrmsck, only two facts
developed. One was that s. ]. B,n-
nings, the mysterious witness for the de-
Tense, who claimed be saw Senator Oar
mack revolving the cylinder Of of gun,
which will not reyolve, will be recalled
for further cross-exanina,ion by the
S ate. The other was the feverish actly-
ity of the special agents or secret pO-
Ica of the prosecution. 1t developed
lba. this activity was due to Attorney
General McCarn's belief that he had
discovered clue to the identity OF one
Of three mysterious men who would
make valuable witnesses for the prose-
cutiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following is a summary Of yesterdays
proceedings in the Court Of Appeals:
Tilton ct al vs.. Herman, treasurer, ct ais,
further argued by the sttorney.genersl aud
submitted.
Willis ct ais VS.. Kalmbach ct ais the per.
sonal payment Of poll-iax case from Norfolk;
the local option case from fredericksburg,
argued by r. E. Byrd and " II. Mann for
plaintiff in error and A. T. Eubrey and 81.
George r. Fitzhugh for defendants 10 e,rcr,
and submitted.
The cases TO be called are: Lambert vs.,
Phil fps, Lambert VS.. Peters, Ws,hington-
Southern Railway Company vs.. Cheshire,
and oriolk and Portsmouth Traction Com
parry. Forests Administrative, being Lassed
cases Nos. Al, AZ, 80 and "a. and Thompson
vs.. Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Con-
pany. Savage VS.. Ciuthorn, Riverside Resi-
dence Company vs.. Hustled, being Nos 6i,
60, and So on the regular ari umcDt docket.
No extra time was asked for argument in
the Fredericksburg election case yesterday.
So the usual time only, one hour and
quarter on each ssde, was available
1t is thought that an opinion will be rem
dered on or about March 18th. Great in
terest in the result is manifested and opinion
is divided as to the decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
Inauguration Day

Washington, March 4.y-The national
capitol early today was 10 the throes Of
raging, bowling blizBatd, after expert
eucing in the past tweuiy-four hours the
most variegated assortment Of weather
ever banded out on the eve of presi-
Dental Inauguration.
The unsettled conditions began with a
dense fog early yesterday morning, fol-
lowed by sunshine aud balmy tempera-
lure during the forenoon, thunder
shower at one p. M, followed by more
sunshine, then a steady rain from to
p. M, when snow began to fall. At
ten p. NJ, nigh wind arose aud blew
throughout the night and early morn
ing.
When dawn came today, the streets
we're covered with three inch slusb,
with drifts 10 places two feet deep; trees
tad been knocked down in various par 8
of the city, street-car traffic seriously
impeded, and telegraph aud loug-dis-
lance telephone wires nesrly all put ont
of business. AT midnight there was
not single telegraph wire odt Of Wash.
ington to the north or west, and only
one or Two to the south.
Much suffering was entsiled upon the
thousands of strangers arriving 10 the
city, whose trains had been delayed from
four to ten hours on account of the
storm. HundTeds slept in the Union
S alton, unable to get tc their hotsls or
rooming houses.
Despite all unflvorable conditions,
the Weather Bureau said carly today
that there was every indication that the
storm would clear during the morning
and not seriousiy interfere With the gen.
eral arrangements for the Inauguration
festivities.
At eight o'clock this morning the
temperature had moderated somewhat
and the gale subsidized in intensity.
Despite the TACT that snow WAS still fall
Jog, the street cleaners set to work try
ing to get Pennsylvania avenue into
shape for the parade.
The program of the day will be car
ried through, as nearly IS possible along
the lines mapped out, although the
parade may be cuItliled, and if there
Is a storm raging st 1890, Mr.. TAFT
will take the oath under cover at The
Capitol, instead OF outside on the plat.
form erected for tba purpose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

IT Is hoped that the new sdministra-
ton will return to safe and sane 'poll-
cies" and that the people during the
next four years will not be kept con-
staully in q state Of slsrm by their presi-
dent with "big stick" Mr.. Roose-
welt will 20 down in history as q Won
derful man, but many will contest the
claim Of his greatness. He was an i'm
pulsive mag always; vsscil'siug ffe-
queutly; unreliable often, as many will
testify; a side-stepper when it best suittd
his purpose; a player to the galleries; q
denouncer Of innocent men, and one
whose loyalty to others could not always
be relied upon. The people will breathe
freer now that be is out of power, but
all wish him health and happiness a
private citizen. Mr.. Taft is much
broader ald more conservative man; q
man of better judgment than his prede-
cessor, and ooe whom it is believed will
make q safer president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
Virginia News.

o. @. Blughmsn, one Of the city's
Oldest and best known business men oil
Richmond died suddenly yesterday al
bis home from heart disease. He Wss
sixty seven years old.
Double tracking along the Chesapeake
aod Ohio Railroad, suspended 8 y'al
ago on account of the stringency 10 the
money market, has been ordered re.
sumed BY President George o. Stevens.
President Roosevelt, 10 appreciation
OF the courtesy shown him 10 Warrenton
on the occasion Of his recent test horse
back ride, has presented the town with
a photograph Of himself, taken In his
riding clothes.
Mr.. Eliss P. Jsuuey, son OF DR.. j.
Edward JSuney, and Miss Edith 2.
Fabnestock, both Of Frederick county,
we're married In Winchester yesterday
by Rev. Or. Henry NJ. White, Of the
Presbyterian Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

10 order TO allow the seating Of the
members Of the House and the other dis-
tinguishfd witnesses of the vice'presi-
Dental inaugural, the senators we're all
gathered on the right side Of the center
aisle, Vice President Fairbanks was
presiding over the body for the last time,
and the business details OF the closing
session Of the Goth Congress we're hnr-
ried through ia order that the more spec
tacular proceedings might have right OF
way. The committee of arrsngen ents,
consisting of Ssua ora Knox. Lodge aud
Bacon aad Representatives Burke,
Young and Gaines, had in the mean
time escorted President Roosevelt and
President-elect Taft i0to tha Capitol,
through the bronze doors Of the Ssua.e
wing, and the president WAS adixing his
name 10 such documents rs required his
official sanction before the close of his
administration. 10 the meanwhile the
chief justice snd the associate justices of
the Supreme Court filed into the Senate
chamber and were seated. Then came
the members OF the diplomatic corpa;
then followed the House Of Representa-
tives, led by Speaker Cannon; tbeu the
governors of states government officials
of various rank, and the members of the
Cabinet, headed by Secretary Of State
b aeon.
Then entered Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr..
Taft. who took the seats reset Ved fer
them, and soon thereafter Mr.. Sher-
man.
Without delay Vice Preside1t Fair
banks rsciled to Mr.. Sherman the oath
of Office. Mr.. Sherman repeated the
obligation after him, word for word and
kissed the Bible. Vice-President Fair
banks then delivered his farewell adj
dress to the Senate. Then as Vice-Presi.
dent Fairbanks gavel fell he declared
the Goth Congress adjourned sine die.
The new vice president at once took
the gsvel aud began his appointed duties
by calling the Senate Of the 6lst Con-
gress to order aud requesting the chap
lsiu, Rev. Edward Everett Hale, to Of
fer prayer.
As coon as the chaplain had finished
his invocation, Vice President Sherman
beeap his inaugural address.
At the conclusion of his address Mr..
Sherman administered the oath of Office
to the new ssnators-elecl. One of the
old senstlrs made motion to adjourn,
which was carried.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

THE sIXTIErH Congress came to 30
end at noon today aud the sixty-6rst
will open on MoDdsy, the 18th instant, in
special session, The daily proceedings Of
the last Congress we're chroaicled 10 the
Gazette, but the main business trans
acted was the passage of the various sp-
preparation bills. Little important leg
islation was enacted, but some bad
measures we're killed; for this all should
be thankful. The business Of the extra
session, it is expected, will be mainly
confined to a revision OF the tariff.
Whether it will be up or down no one
now can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
UneouaIed as Cure of Group.

"B ssides being an excellent remedy
for colds snd throat troubles, Chamttr-
laiu's Cough Remedy is unequsled IS
cure for Group" says barry Wilson, Of
Wa7neiowD, Iud. When given as soon
afihe croupy cough appears, this remedy
will prevent the tsck. Il Is used sue
cessfulIy 10 many Thousand of homes.
For sale by w. F. Creighton g. Co. aBd
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

the most notable political achievements
of the human race. The American
people have worked out political sys-
TEN mapped By The trainers Of the con-
stitution that has abundant capacity TO
resist internsl aud external attack, and
possesses sll the necessary functions Of
the most centralized government with
an hereditary head surrounded BY
privileged classes. Oar forefsthers were
wonderful set Of men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

the psrade today. On. vsue han
chief OF brigade staff aud MsjorC. l.
Wright, M'jOr B. W General and Sal
moHsky, commanding The Norfolk bat
talon OF the Fourth Virginia Regiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
THURSDAY EVENING, MAR. 4, 1909.
Tup pxIT OR ROOSEVELT.


his position ia the ranks Of private citl-
zeus today when William Il. Taft took
the oath of Office as bis successor. Roo'e-
yelljsm is therefore at an end, and the
ex-president and his big stick will IN
future be 1cgarded with as much concern
"a the statue Of Hercules and his CLUB
The RAISING of Roosevelt is a desid-
eratum long sighed for. lie will soon
enter the ungles Of Africa, and for q
time, at least, pass out of view OF civil
ization.
A majority of the people of the Unit'o
States. for reasons best known to them
selves continue to place their necks
onder the yoke of republication. The
wrongs perpstrated upon the body poll
tic by this powerful octopus during bali
century are monumental, but the
vampire still retains Its hold upon the
country and It seems bard to break it.
The gentleman who was inducteo in'O
Office today is believed by many TO De
supe,ior in every way to his predecessor
His pbysiognOmy is of q different mouiO
and there is nothing in his political his
tory 10 cause any crest uneasinesS no"
that he has had the Teins OF power
nlsoed in his hands. While heis the rep
resenla,ive Of the republican party ano
elected upon the platform Of that orgaul
cation, We perftr TO believe be is OIL 3
conservative makeup and more lifted 10
steer The ship of state than the man VINO
has Just stepped down and out. Ihere
is no reason to suppose he will attempt
20 tauper with the constitution nor
question the decision of regularly conStl'
tuted judicial tribunals.
A vein of soberness pervsdes bis To-
augursl address, while some OF his con-
illusions are believed by many to be e.
roneous. Still they are his opinions,
and he is entitled to them.
The sop he throws out to the soutn
will be read with a smile in this part o.
the world, rs be, like all other men liV-
ing nerth of Mason and Dixon's line
who make flying visits to this section
know nothing whatever of real condi'
tons or sentiment in the south. 81
when he attempts to discuss the negro
problem be Immediately goes adrltt.
he dreams that the education Oh
negroes as a whole has improved their
moral conditions. Had Mr.. Taft spent
some of his time Shile in the south in
police courts, negro saloons and other
baunis where, the bulk OF the race
swsrms, be would have reached different
conclusions. He came in contact with
the better class of colored people
preachers school teachers, Porters Cd
trains, attaches of hotels aud others
who are by no means representatives o.
the lace. This the better class OF COL
ored people will admit themselves
Mr.. Taft calls attention to the fact
that the government belongs to the
south as we'll as to the north, and bis
references to the south are doubtless
sincere expressions of the good feeling
he entertsins for people in this section
Should he uphold the constitution, laws
and traditions of our free institutions, he
will encounter-nO opposition from the
south, although if he dreams that de-
mocracy is about to weaken in this part
of the country be will doubtless fnd this
an illusion as did his precedessOr, Mr.
Roosevelt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

B. F. Eubank, Who lad been engaged
10 the drug business in Halifax county
several years aud hsd Just placed bis
furniture aboard a car t. move With his
family to Elizabeth City, n. O., CON-
mitled suicide yesterday morning BY
firing a bullet through his htari.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04


20 dozen ladies' net end chiffon collar
forms, special price. 80. -. d. ........... DC
Ten pieces Doc embroidery houncing,H
inches wide, special price.......-...-... 300
Five dozen more ladies' large bib ging-
ham aprons, special price. ........-..... 2Sc
Twenty pieces 35c yelling, special price Csc
500 yards plain and striped linon SUIT.
ing, special prlce............ ....... 30
Fifty pieces, II yards - piece, long
cloths. fine quality. special price. 81 So
Ten pieces 25c corset cover embroidery,
II inches wide special price............ 17c
Small lot DC and &c t0rchon insertion,
special prlce....... ..,....................E &c
Twenty pieces &c, l0c and cluny
lace and insertion, special price. ..... Sc
Five dozen ladies' SOC belts, special
price go
special prlce......... ...................:.' s.,
Eight ladies Zoe chiffon neck rutfs,
special price ..... 49c
One dozen ladies' 25c round garters,
special price,. ....... .....-... l5i
One large box $40 wrapping paper.
special price,. ............. .".........., Use
Eight SOC square pillows covered with
silkaline, special price,. .............. 800
Nine pieces 124c white corded goods for
waists, special price.................,....,... 20
% dozen ladies' 1Oc plain white mercer
il handkerchiefs, special price,. &c
8 dozen ladies' muslin under skirts trim
med with wide hamburg and lace, spe,-
ial ...... $50
80 yards 6, and lUc all line torchOn
lace. special price. ...... e. 80. ...-...., be
10 dozen ladies' foe muslin psut' trim
med with embroidery, special price. &c
l,o0) yards 1919 Bates Bingham, short
lengths, special price............ So. ...... %
1000 yards &c dress bingham, good
styles. special price,. 49,. ..... ....... DC
500 yds hes. 12lc quality dark one yard,
wide percales, special price......,. lOc
One lot 10 and 12lc one yard wide per-
Gales good styles, special price. &c
One case children 25c fns isle hoseisc'
Onds, specisl price............... ...... tic
John Clsrk's spool cotton, special price
~
Another large lot 8 and 10c embroidery
edge and Insertion, special price. &c
Ladies' Csc white feet hole proof hose.
FIR day and Saturday, p .ir............. N22c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
NOTES.

The Virginia troops were In the sec.
ond division and marched with the
Maryland aud South Carolina troops.
Mi. Husou Carey and Lieut.. Col. B.
e. O aighill, Of the 6rsl aud third ba:.
tslions Of The FIVE regiments comm saded
The Richmond Light Iufsntrg Blues
we're commanded by Maj. f. w. Bow
Ier The Virginia Military Insli'u 8
cadit, marched with the indepeDden
military organizations and we're COM
msuded by Capt. NJ NJ. Mills, U. 5. A.
Brig. Gen. O. @. Vaughan, COM
mandl Dg The Virginia State militia, was
the military aide from Wig MIA on the
staff Of General Bill, chief marshal oil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
DIED.

On Wednesday, March 8, 1909. EDWARD
CORNW ELL. Funeral Friday at 8 p. me-
from 916 Prince street. Interment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04
Letter to Jas. P. csrIIn Sons & Co


Ah.xandris. Va.
Dear Sirs: shufiert Hardware Co, Hiek-
DRY, N c, bought a carload Of paiot; after
selling il few months found-out il measured
seven pinis gallon"
Returned it TO the maker and credited rus
toners with what they had lost from short
measure.
What DO you think Of short-messure
pains, Don't you Thick it half whitewash
Half the paints are part whitewash.
Go by the name :Devoe lead-and zinc 10
whiting or clay in that; full-measure besides.
A gallon Dsyoe is worth two OF whiteEash
paint
Yours truly.
+ w DBvoE & Co.
P. Sc. g. Lesdbeater & Sons sell our
paint. Is
Tie Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

TIE transition from one head Of the
government to another, Without death,
OF instruction, or conspiracy, lie ODs Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

This 81 Steel Savings Bank to-
be scld Friday and Saturday dur
ing our remnant sale-only one
to a customer-for 25c each.
Telephone or mail orders will
not be received for these banks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

IT looks az though the ground hog
has been Playing possum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

TIE Market.
Georgetown, D. C., March 4.--Whsat iOs-i2''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-04

james SshoolerGfl Sherman, oi' New
York, stepped into tbs vice. presidency
promptly at noon. Toe galleries had
filed up within few minutes ST er the
on side doors we're opened 1T ll:l5.
Mrs. Taft and her family we're among
the esrly arrivals In the executive gal
lery, and they we're soon joined ty the
families Ct Vice President Fairbanks
and VIce-Presidsa slect Sherman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
Railroads and Steamboats,
MAINE CENTRAL R. R,
In effect June q, 1903.
TEp nHCIJ IND AYAYo

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST.-3.0O A. M except Nom
day, Portland and Boston: 6.37 A. NJ for
Lewiston, Farmington. Rangeley. Rock
land, Portland. Boston. Quebec and Mon
treal; 9.36 A. M. for Brunswick, Rockland.
Lewiston, Portland and Boston, Farming
ton. Rangeley. Fabyans, Lancaster and
Beecher Falls; 1910 A. NJ, Sundays only,
for Lewiston. Portland and Boston; 200
P. NJ. local for Portland; 405 P. M, ex-
Portland, Boston. New York. No. Con-
way and Bartlett; 545 p. M, Sundays on
ly for Portland and Boston, connecting
with through sleeper for New York; 7.01
P. M, for South Gardiner; 1875 P. NJ.
daily for Lewiston. Bath, Rockland, Port
leave "a 4, AUGUSTA for Gardiner 74o A. n.
GOING EAST.-1247 A. M, for Show
hogan, Bangor st. John and the Prov.
inces. Does not connect on Sunday morn.
ing to Belfast. Dexter or beyond Bangor:
S22 A; NJ, Bangor, Calais and Bar Har-
Dor, Gresnville and Aroostook Co, daily
COS A. M, for Waterville. Oakland, SOM
erset Ry to Bingham and Kineo, Fox
croft, Bangor; sos A. M, for Watervillo
and Skowhegan; 1905 noon, for Bangor.
Bar Harbor, Aroostook County, st. John
and Halifax, Moosehead Lake, Oakland.
press for Bucksport and daily to Bangor
and Bar Harbor; S17 p M, for Water.
vile, Skowhegan, Belfast. Foxcroft, Ban
gor and Mattawamkeag: 7.3S p. M, for
Waterville and Skowhegan; $40 A. M,
Sundays only, for Waterville. Bangor and
Skowhegan.
F.. E. BooTHBY. General Passenger
Agent
NORRIS MCDONALD. vice-Presidsnt n
General Manager, Portland. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-21
Fancy Fruit Farm For Sale
Near Skowheuan. Maine

One of the best fruit farms in the Ken
nebec Valley; 100 acres. on main road
between two thriving villages; all the
land is adapted to orcharding and pota-
to raising: % acres in fields: cuts 50 tons
hay; 40 in pasture, 80 in woodland; 500
cords hardwood, 1900 feet of hemock and
spruce: > IA miles to market; 400 apple
trees in hearing; strawberries. raSpber-
ries, blackberres; spring water in house
and barn; Groom cottage; barn 40Xi5,
stable, hen house, ice house: owner is an
old man who wishes to retire, and will
throw in , horses head cattle, wagons
harness. machinery and all small tools for
only $4,000. part cash, balance very easy
terms. For picture of house and travel
ing instructions see page 50 "Strout' s
Farm Buyers Guide" No. u copy free.
T.. A. Strout Co., Dept. 1856, Kents Hill,
Maine 9nop1J1 +