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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. 7
Washington, Jan. 6.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, Jan. 6.
The three-cornered agreement be-
tween the United States, Colombia and
Pauama has finally been concluded and
signed by Secretary Root for the United
States, Minister C0rtsz for Colombia and
Minister Arosemens for Panama Il
consists Of a treaty between the Uoited
States and Colombia; another between
Colombia and Psuams; and an agree
ment between Panama aud the United
States. By these agreements Panama
will pay to Colombia 81, 900, 600 which
lie her share of the public debt of COlom-
bia contracted before Pansms's cession
from that republic. Colombia formerly
recognizes the independence Of Panama
and the two countries resume diplomatic
aud commercial relations. The bound
airy line between the two republics is
permanently fixed In accordance with
existing treaty the UoiiCd States will
furnish to Panama the money to be ga d
to Colombia, the first payment to be
made nine years after the date Of the
treaty. Free passage through the Pa a..
ma Canal for the ships and ttOops Of
Colombia is assured. a special treaty
on trade relations hss been drawn up
between Panama and Colombia, its
terms being approved by this govern
ment.
The question Of the river and hsr5or
bill this year was discussed by the com
mittee today snd will be decided Friday.
Chairman Burton said there would
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
Virginia News.

B. P. kemper, of Charlottesville, aDt
Miss Eliz beth E. GFY.h, daughter Of B,
Gates Garth, Eers Els'g.>3 yesterday al
Shiloh Methodist Cana, Ivy, by Rev.
r L. Wingfeld.
Residents of Lignum and Rsccoou
Ford, in Oulpepper and Orange counties
are starting movement for the erection
of IS, 600 bridge scrOss the Rapidan
river at Mitchells Ford.
Mrs. Evelyn Byrd SilcOtt, daughter OIL
Mrs Mary E. Purcell, of Purcellville,
Loudoun county, and Mr.. Henry l..
Weiss, Of New York city, we're married
on Saturday at the BRIDES homs in New
York city.
The Association for the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities. which met Mon
doy night in Richmond, in annual ses-
sion, with Lieutenant Governor Ely
son in the chair, reelected all of its old
officers with Mrs Joseph Bryan, as
president,
Marriage license were issued In Wash
ington yesterday to Tasker A. Mantellar
Of Nokesville, snd Lessie A. Weaver, of
BristoW; Frank NJ. Williams, and
Annie NJ. Lloyd, Of Orange, and TO
Bruce 2, Pearson, aud Jnla Allison,
Of Upperville.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Howser, of
Luckets, Loudoun county, have an
nounced the engagement of their dsugh-
Ter, Mary Pleasant Howser, to John
Alexander Hope, Of Waterford. The
wedding will take place at the BRIDES
home, Forest Glen, nfat Lsosburg, on
Wednesday January 20.
The Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs,
for many years one of the fzmous noun
tain resorts in summ5r, which was re-
Gently purchased by the 5 ate for
ssnitarinm for consumptiyeS, went under
the Safe management yeterday aud Its
doors are now open for the reception of
patients suffering with tuberculosis.
T. Humphrey Brooke died at his
home in WASHINGTON yesterday. Mr..
Brooke was born at Bowling Green, aud
was 60 years old. When a young man
he engaged in newspaper work in
Fredericksburg. For the past few years
he had been 10 charge Of q printing Of
fee in south Washington. During the
civil war he served in the Third regi-
ment of Virginia infantry.
Judge w. ]. Henson, of Pearisburg,
Judge of the Twenty-second judicial
circuit, announced yesterday that he
would resign his position on the bench,
which position he has held held for Eve
years, and intends to locate In Roanoke
10 practice law. He will form a copatt- |
nership with Messrj Marshall McCor-
mick and Charles NJ. BrOun of Berry
vile. Judge Henson Mr.. Broun will |
make their homes in Roanoke, while |
Mr. Mccormick will continue to reside |
n BsTyvlle.
Announcement was made at Char
ottesville yesterday afternoon of the |
marriage of Samuel Watts thinner, q
Toung lawyer of Petersburg, and Miss
Polly Walker, belle at the University
II Virginia. The ceremony was per-
ormed in Washington. The groom was
ormerly student at the University
Ills course last June. The
'ride is the daughter Of the late Frank
snd granddaughter of Gsn.
Roger A. Pryor. She a noted for her
,esuly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN. 6. 1909.

DURING the sessions OF the various
sociological organizations at Atlantic
City, n. j., beginning last week, the
subject which attracted most popular st.
tention wss that of higher marriage, as
discussed by Mrs. O. Charlotte Perkins
Gilman, of New York, and Professor
Charles Zuebliu, of Boston. Among
other things Mrs. Gilman sa'd that ii
the home is supposed to arise only from
marriage il looked as though the situa-
ton were suicidal. She insisted that
the more absolutely a woman is her OWL
mistress in accepting life with her hus-
band 'the higher Is the grade Of love
and comraoionshiP open to them" She
holds that the higher marriage toward
which we are tending "requires a full
grown woman, no ones property or ser
want, self.supporting and proudly indie
pendent" "The women in poverty
breads maternity, and avoids it if she
can, and her unWelcome and too frequent
children are not what are needed to
build up our people" Similarly in
wealth the woman becomes greedy,
irresponsible child, also dr6ading mater
nity, while her children sre few and often
frail. Most Of our homes, Mrs. Gilman
says, are unfit for the rearing Of chill
dren. This will probably call forth
another message from President Rouse
yalf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
TELE0RAPHIc BREVITIes.

Part of the American feet sailed from
Port Said today for the quake-devsstated
regions of Sicily and Calabris.
Practically every place of business in
Arcadia, Ohio, was looted early today
By gang of robbers. Ten stores aud
the postofice we're entered.
Walter Zsller was convicted ct Bridge
ton, n. j., today Of murder in the first
degree for the killing of bis aged grand
father William Reid.
w. c. Brown, vice president Of the New
York Central Railroad Company, was today
elected president to sue eei w. II. Newman.
resigned. He will assume Office February LIST.
The resolutions Of sympathy adopted by
the American House Of Representatives were
presented 10 the Italian government today
by Ambassador Griseom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

THIRTY.TwO years ago The FIRE losses
in the United States and Canada were
under seventy million; last year they
aggregated 1888, 562, 25O-a record that
has never been exceeded except in the
years of great coDAagratiOns. This
enormous destruction ofproperty is with
out parallel ia the history of any other
country in the world. The FIRE losses
increase at rate twice as fast IS the
rate of growth of this conntry's populs-
ton. OsrelessnesS, Rimsy construction,
eyasions of building laws and incendia-
rism are the causes to which under
writers sscribe this unprecedented rec
ord of destruction. A remedy must be
found. The individual loser, says the
Philadelphis Record, may find bis COM
pensation in the insurance money that
be gets; bat this does no! compensate for
the waste of national resources and the
impairment of national wealth which
are involved,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
TOday's Telegraphic News
HaIns on the Stand.

Flushing, L. l., jan 6-Johu +.
Mcintyre TAD the task of his career as a
crimir al lawyer, confronting him when
court resumed In the Thornton jenkins
Hams murder trial today.
He submitted the accused to q fierce
croes examination expecting that be
would stand up under 1t. Instead
Thornton Hams failed utterly, con-
Iradleting himself materially not only
in one, but in nearly hundred occasions.
When court recoovened the Cross ex-
animation of Hams which lasted six
hours yesterday was -stlll far from near
Jog completion.
Although Justice Oraue declares the
trial must be finished during this week,
it may be necessary to hold night ses-
sions or this will not be the case.
The defense has but one doctor to
call to put to him the hypothetical ques-
ton already framed but this will take
some time.
Among the questions proponnded
Hams was the following:
"Did you on any occasion after your
brother went to- the Philippines grasp
Mrs. Hams by the arm aud say to her,
MY God, claudia, you look sweet. l
would like to kiss you only you are my
brothers. wife. ,"
Mcintyre arose to bis feet as though
to object but finally said: ''YOur honor,
this line OF questioning is irrelevant,
but l do not want ID place my client in
false light aud l will not let him
answer"
Hams turned toward Justice Crane.
"Your honor it is lie, am
prisoner here. Must l submit tn such
insulting questions by this mani"
"Your counsel does not object, so ]
can do nothing. The question is clearly
improper, but | have no way Of keeping
ii out now"
"Answer this yes or no." yelled Oar
rim.
Hams shifting backwards and for
wards aud shaking with rage. "No,"
he finally yelled.
"Did you ever sit on the side OF your
sister-in.law's bed aud say to her,
Claudia wont you come up town with
me-" .
Thornton Hams was fosmiDg at the
mouth, his face was twitching aud he
grssped the edge OF his chair, evidently
trying to keep his temper under some
control. Mcintyre finally put an end
ID what seemed to develop into serious
situation by Directing to the form OF ex-
animation and being upheld by the court,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
More Trouble Feared.

Calcutta, JAM, 6.-ArouSed to 8
fsnatical fury by the desecra!ion Of tbeil
temple at Titaghur, by the Hindu mob,
which despoiled the mosque aud cast the
deepest insult upon the Mohsmedans by
hurting within the temple the csrcsss Of
a pig, Mohsmedsn hordeS are pouring
toward the town bent on exterminsting
the offenders. British troops snd con-
siabulsry have been rushed to Titsghur
to guard the Hindus, but 1t is feared the
force will be insufficient to prevent q
bloody clash. In the event of further
conflict, there will undoubtedly be an
uprising Of the Hiudus throughout
Bengal, where they number AZ, 900, 900,
and the Mohamedans 10 900, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
REMNANTS

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500 dozen John Clsrks' spool cot
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25 dozen children's heavy black rib
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Underwear, to close ont, Thurs.
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One lot mems Soc combination sets,
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One lot mems 81 20, $$2 80, 81 70
aud $500 wool coat Sweaters to
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
Mystetlous DIsappears nee

New York, jan, Stu response to
a general alarm all the police nd detec-
tives in Greater New York are today
working on the mysterious disappearance
of Mrs. Elizabeth O. Burke Harrison,
wife Of F. P. Harrison, wealthy New
York mercta ant, and president Of the F.
P. Harrison Electric and Manufacturing
Company. According 10 Harrison, his
wife disappeared apparently into thin
ar, while he slighied from street csr
to transfer to q crOsstown line and turned
to help her dowa The car steps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
Destructive RaInstorms .

New York, Jan. 6.-Pot Limon.
Costa Rics, suffered the worst rainstorm
in her history between December % and
December 20, according to information
brought here today by the steamer ST.
IBERIA from West Indian and Costa Ricsn
ports. FOrty.two inches Of rain fell in
three days, aud the average for the six
days was eight inches. Fifteen lives
we're lost, Fifty miles Of railway track
disabled, telegraph lines destroyed and
three large bridges washed away. Many
fruit farms we're ruined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
SECRETARY WRIGaTs REPORT.

Responding to Senate resolution Of
inquiry as to the authority aud for the
employment of detectives In the invesli-
CATION of the Brownsville affair, Secre-
tsry Wright yesterday sent a long state.
ment on the subject. 1t shows that
Herbert j. Browne aud William G.. Bald
win we're employed under a contact
dated April 16, last, since renewed
twice, that the investigation is still be-
log conducted by them, and that up to
date they nave been paid $15, 900. Tie
first suggestion of the use of detectives
to follow up the discharged cOlored SOL
diers aud try to find out which of them
we're guilty was made 10 letter from
William Fl. Taft, then secretary Of war
to the president, under date vt April 16,
which was marked confidential.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
Austria Backs DOWN.

Belgrade, Jan. 6.-Austris tas back
ed down completely in her sand against
Sefvia in the opinion of the SerVisn
foreign Office, today. The eager acceP-
lance BY Austria Of the admitted lame
excuse given to Count FOrgach, the
Austrian minister by M. Miloysnoyltch,
the 6erviau foreign minister, of the
lstter's auti.Austrian speech before the
Servian Skuptscthiua, is generally con-
sttucted as an admission of weakness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

Fire carly today laid waste one Of the
city's most prominent blocks, 10 Spring
field, No., causing loss of 1920, 900.
Seorss of persons we're driven In scant
attire into the streets, with the tenn
peraure about zero when several hotels
we're attack by Asmes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
New York Stock Market.

New York, Jan. 6.-The market continued
70 show strength during the first hour, with
the active speculative issues in brisk demand
at steady advancing prices. Consolidated
gss declined two points from the opening, but
later in the hour rallied over points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

With James W, Wadsworth, speaker
of the honse, and John Raines, presi-
dent pro tenn of the senate, the 1920
session of the New York legislature be-
gan ataOon To-Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

I OST.-On the electric car that left Alex.
IL andria 1880 o'clock, a dark red POCKET.
BOOK containing two S. bills, one dollar
bill and change. Return to 116 south Lee
street and receive reward. or to Mrs. Mary
Ro5ey, Metropolitan Hotel, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

KOdol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion will
digest any and all food at any and all times.
Kodol is guaranteed to give prompt relief,
Sold By w. z. Creighton 4 Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
HOUSE.

The underCurrent of snimosity of the
House against the President broke out
In a semi-humorous query today pro.
pounded by Mr.. Mann, followed up by
a spirited discussion.
The House wss considering a bill re-
ported by Mr.. Hull, to grant commits
sioDs to retired army, navy and marine
officers who served in the civil war at a
grade higher than that in which they
lsst served.
Mr.. Mann asked Mr.. Hull ifthere was
any truth in the newspaper story that
Msj)r Mearns, an army officer, bad been
found physically incspitated and retired
at q higher grade, and then ordered to
accompany the President to Africa on
the full pay of higher grade. He re-
marked sarcastlcslly that he presumed
physical incsPacity would not bar him
for service on the dark continent.
Mr.. Hull admitted he did not know,
but thought the story untrue although
the president had no power as COM
msnder in chief.
Mr.. Clark suggested that after the
officers retirement may be had expert
enced a miraculous cure.
Mr.. Mann said, in closing the incident
that he wanted to know whether under
the Law the president could order an Of
ficer to accompany retiring president
on trip to Africa, and desired iniorma-
too to clear The libel against the chief
executive.
The bill finally passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

THE annual meeting Of THE MERCAN-
L TILE-RAILWAY BUILDING AND
LOAN ASSOCIATION, Of Alexandris, We,
will be held January 81, 1909, at 10 a. M, at
their office, corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
LEWIS HOOFF, Secretary.
ian6 IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

STOCKHOLDERS Observation-Disclosures is
~ hereby given that the annual M citing Of
the stockholders Of the w. T. WALKER
BRICK co will be held 1T II o'clock q. In.
on WEDNESDAY, January Goth, 1909. in
the principal Office, Of the company. Airing
ton, Va, for the purpose Of electing a presi-
dent and directors and trans ,ctiOn of other
business. By order Of the president.
fane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

Reductions in RAIsTNs and CURRANTs
Best Seeded Raisins, l2c. Best Cleaned
CuSrants, loo, For sale BY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06
SiXtieth Congress.
Washington, Jau. 6.
SENATE.


The Senate today passed bill empower
ing district land agents to sell isolated
tracts comprising less than forty acres ct
a price not below 81 % an acre.
A bill TO parole United States prison
ers who came up. It. srIauges boards
for every penal Institution under federal
control aud gives every prisoner the
right OF personal appearance. The
maximum OF the sentences is construed
be twenty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-01-06

THE annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the DISTRICT OF C0LUM BIA PAPER
held OIL .dONDAY, January 18th, 1909, at l
D. M, at the office of the company, number
Ill south Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va,
for the election of officers and directors and
any other business that may be properly pre-
scented at the meeting.
JOHN B. THOMAS,
Secretary & Treasurer.
ian6 III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15
AVERAGES or THE
WORLDS SERIES
Waqner Continues to Lead
With Stick and Tom Jones
the FieIders.

The tables which are here given show
the individual work OF all the players
composing the Detroit team, champions
Of the American League. and those OF
the Pittsburg team, champions of the
National League. who have taken part
in the six games contested by the two
aforementioned teams In the battle for
the honor Of being the base ball cham
pions Of the world. The contest has been
the most stubbornly fought Of any series
In which the Detroit Tigers have taken
part. The Detroit players continue to
have a slight lead over their rivals in
team batting, having made forty-nine
base hits to their opponents forty-four.
giving them batting average for the
six games of .243 against .227: but in
fielding the Pirates lead the Tigers by
an average Of .946 against 1893. which
Is an improvement on the part of the
Tigers in fielding Of 200 points and q
loss of .O05 points by the Pirates In yes
terday's game. The figures follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15
COMMENT ON THE GAME.

Three Detroit players were injured in
stemminE the rush Of Pittsburg runs to
the plate in the final round. Tom Jones.
the Detroit first baseman. was the most
seriously hurt. His neck and spine were
injured in a collision with Wilson at first
base and this resulted In Pittsburg scor-
Ing its run Of that session
Charles Schmidt. the catcher. had his
right leg badly gashed in blocking Alb
stein OF the plate. The play that I'm
ished the threatening rally of the National
League champions resulted in the injury
Of George Moriarity, when he caught
Wilson trying to steal third on Abbatic-
chio's strikeout in the same inning
Moriarity's left knee was badly hurt
when Wilson slid into the base. Tom
Jones was so badly hurt that he was
carried from the field in an unconscious
condition. He recovered consciousness In
the clubhouse and insisted that he be
taken to his home. rather than hospital.
He was taken home in an ambulance and
1t Is practically certain he will not be
able to play in tomorrow's decisive game.
Schmidt, it is thought. will be able, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15
Again in the sixth session he covered
third and took Camnitz's assist. retiring
Schmidt.

Manager Clarke sent Abbaticchio In to
bat for Philippi. With Wilson on second
and Gibson on first. a hit by Abbaticchio
meant a tie score at least. Here il where
Mullin arose to the occasion and made
himself another niche in the Detroit base
ball hall of fame. He performed feat
that nearly equaled his great performance
Of striking out Clarke and Wagner In
Tuesdays game. Abbaticchio was a
stubborn batter and 1t required nearly
everything Mullin had to strike him out.
On the third strike Wilson tried to steal
third, but was caught. Schmidt to Mo-
Rarity, ending the game with a victory
for Detroit. The crowd rushed upon the
field and the players were jostled about
by the mob Of cheering Detroit support
ers, anxious to shake their hands and
congratulate them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

Yesterdays game was played with the
thermometer lowering about 40 degrees
above zero and with q chilling southwest
wind sweeping across the field. The sum-
was really the best base bali day Detroit
has had for this series, although it was
long way from being good base ball
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

The delay occasioned by Tom Jones' in
jury gave Mullin a hard-earned opportu-
nifty to recover his balance. Gibson
grounded to Crawford. who had succeed
ed T. Jones at first base. and the star
outfielder made a great stop and throw
to the plate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

in the first inning. Evers walked and
stole second. He moved up a base or
Sheckard's out and scored when Schultz
was retired. Their other run came In
the third. Evers got a single, Sheckard
got base on balls and Schultz singled
filling the bases. Chance was struck
out, but Evers scored on Steinfeldts
out.
In the first inning Dougherty Of the
Americans kicked to Umpire Sheridan
after the latter had called second
strike. Sheridan ordered him from the
game Messenger took hts place and
struck out as Altizer. who was on third.
attempted to steal home. The Amert-
cans scored in the fourth inning on a
SINGLED to right field by Cole. Messen-
gers base on balls, Purtell's sacrifice
and Parents out, Evers to Chase.
The cold weather kept the attendance
down. The paid attendance was 9.317
Gross receipts were $5,S12. divided as
follows:
National commission, $531 20: players
share, 81, S68. 4S: each club, $066.16. The
total amount to be divided among the
players is $23;910.65. OF this amount
~, ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-15

The ninth inning rally Of Pittsburs
teemed with tense moments and dramatic
incidents. At one time a, hit meant the
probable winning Of the worlds cham
pionship by Pittsburg. as a single would
have tied the score and a two-bagger
perhaps have put Pittsburg in the lead.