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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
ELECTRIC ROAD TO RICHMOND.

Announcement was made In kicn-
mond Yesterday that as soon as the pre-
lImiDary surveys and arrangements Gao
% completed, the Richmond and oness-
peake Bay Railway, an electric line now
In operation between Richmond ana
Ashland, will be continued from Ash'
land to Fredericksburg and thence on to
Washington. The power for opers!ir g
the line will be furnished from Rich.
moud. The line, which is q Gould
property, is one Of the most up'to'da,se
electric railways In the country. Inc
line will parallel the Richmond, Fred
erickaburg aud Potomac railroad. Inc
work Is to be pushed as rapidly as pos
sible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
RuILDING COMPLETED.

Mr.. Julian d. Knight, contractor, to-
day turned over to Ma. John W. Daven'
Jrt, OF Buffalo, N. Y, the electric
power plant building at Fort Hnut, re-
Gently erected by the Alexandria con-
tractor. This Is a very large plant and Its
construction was 10 specified time and pro-
nouuced very satisfactory to the ofoceri
In charge. This is In line with the sue
cess of Alexandra contractors and is the
fourth largest contract given out Ia this
section of the state which Mr.. knight
hiss successfully finished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Oriental Lodge, Knights of PsthisS, at
Its meeting tonight will learn the report
of the committee on public entertain
ment. Past Chancellor Ernest r. Boyer,
chairman of the committee, Is In corres-
poudsrcs with Rev. John Hallowell
Dickinson, of Richmond, Va, who Is
expected to be present and represent the
order at the open meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
FELL IN EXCAVATION.

Mr.. Jas. r. Mansfield, while walking
% Prince street last night fell 10 an ex'
csystion on that street, between Wash
ipgtou and Columbus, and was quite
baily hurt. He knew there were new
buildings in course Of construction at
thai point, but the absence Of 3 light on
ne premises led him to believe every.
thing was ell right. AS be emerged
from one hole, 1t Is said, be fell In an
other on the same square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.

There will be game of basketball OF
thu Armory Hall tonight at s o'clock
bttseen the y. NJ, s. L. tesm, of this
city, aud the Attn coast artillery team
from Fort Hunt. This will be the Sec
oud game Of the basketball league and
8 good game is expected. K, OockreIl,
Entwisle, Toomey, Williams, Patterson
aud Biddle will represent the Y. NJ. ST..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
OYSTERS IN ABUNDANCE.

There are lots Of oysters, and good
ones at tbs Alexandria whsrves. Capt.
John Johnson, Of the bugeye Annie,
arrived yesterday with load of the
celebrated Jackson Greeks. They are
large and fat. His vessel is lying at
King street wharf, second from the edge
OF the dock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
SONS OF VETERAHS.

A meeting Of M. D. OOrse Osmp,
Sons Of Confederate Veterans, was held
last night 8. which the names Of four
candidates for membership wsra present.
ed. 1t wss decided TO have no socisl
session afs the election Of officers next
month, bu. tha, the camp attend the
annual b1rqhet Of R. Z. Lee Damp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
ROYAL AROANUM.

An Interesting meeting of Alexandria
Council, Royal Arcauum, is anticipated
for tonight, at which an election OF OF.
fcsrE will take place. Grand Regent
Dabney, of Richmond; Rev. DR.. F. I.
McFaddep, vice supreme regent, also
of Richmond; Mr.. II. K, Field, OF this
CITY, and other officers will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
CORNERSTONE LAYING.

At the meeting last night OF Alexsn.
drIa Lodge OF Elks 1t was decided to
have cornerstone laying next Saturday
afternoon at 4 o'clock at the site OF their
proposed new building, OF which the
foundation Is now being constructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
OAPITATION TAXES.

The time for paying capitation taxes
to enable voters to take part In the cleo
ton to be held next June has expired,
and l, 76O have paid their taxes and are
now eligible TO vote. Last year l,o7O
paid their capitstion taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
OFERA HOUSE.

Notwithstanding the inclement weather
the Opera House was we'll filled last
night, the attraction being the "Jesse
Con,as Rove - All tho "ho's"to's ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

The Lindner Shoe for Ladies
fine wear has no equal, John A
Marshall * Rro.s AZ King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
Sim and Tide Table
Weather Probabilities

For this section generally fair tonight aoe
Weints iay; temperature about freezlng 10
night; light westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

lhtCeny'
Jos. Mark, Sam Singer and Geo.
Harris, recently arrested In Richmond
charged with breaking into cars at 20.
tomsc yards aud taken to the county
Jail, we're found guilty Of the charge and
we're sentenced to serve thirty days eseh
In Jail,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

commencing on Inursoay night Guy
johnson will present his own comedies
for thee nights, changing every light
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

The Hess, TheWalkover, The
Regal Shoes for Men. J. A, Mar
shall & Bro. Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

Bssketbsll tonight at ArmOry Hall
Y.M, L, vs.. Fort Hunt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

Goodyear Gold Seal Rubber
Boots and Shoes can be had at
Az King street. j. A. Marshall
& bro,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

THE members of ALEXANDRIA COUN.
] GIL. NO. 627, ROYAL AECANUM, sre
hereby notified that q stated meeting Of the
council will be held on TUESDAY EVEN.
ING, December l4th, at s o'clock. Business:
ANNUAL. ELECTION FOB OFFICERS. The
Grand Regent, w. T. Dabney, Of Richmond,
Va, hiss notified the council that be will be
present AZ this meeting, and every member il
expected to be present to NEST aae greet him.
This members Of George Mason Council, No
17ls, are cordially invited to be present. By
order of the council.
dscis2t ]. E. ALEXANDER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14
OFFICIAL VISITATION.

An interesting meeting Of Potomac
Lodge, No. 88, 1. o. o. F., was held
Iasl night. E P. Turner, grand master
of Odd Fellows OF the State, paid an
Official visit to the lodge. There was
LARGO attendan"a The grand master
dr.'ne the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-14

10 PER CENT STOCKS FOR SALE
10 shares for $50 a IN an y AleIsl and cor.
poratiop; 81 sood Is goId, Iou VIII say 30
TOO Address "a Gazette Office,
dece lst
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
POLICEMAN BEATEN
WITH HORSESHOES
Attacked by Four Men, Pa
trolman Roher Is Badly
Injured.

Attacked by four white men while in
Union street southwest, about 11:30
o'clock this morning, PatrOlman d. ].
Raher, Of the Fourth precinct, one Of
the largest and strongest men on the
force. was brutally beaten over the head
with horseshoes until he was almost un-
conscious.
Several persons saw the attack on the
bluecoat. but realizing that they could
do nothing against the men armed with
the heavy horseshOes. feared to in
terfere. Some one telephoned to No. (
station that there was riot in Union
street and the reserves hurried to the
scene in the patrol
In the meantime. however. the police
mans assailants had ned. and Raher.
with blood flowing from the numerous
cuts and wounds on his head and face.
had started for a street car to 20 10
the Emergency Hospital.
Frank Hall. Of 1000 Seventh street
southwest, who was passing I'm an auto
mobile, seeing the policeman's uniform
covered with blood. told him to get In
the automobile. and carried him to the
hospital. While the surgeons say they
do not think Raher's skull is fractured.
there are so many wounds and cuts on
his head that his condition is regarded
as serious.
The police OF the Fourth precinct ar
rested three men-Michacl j. Mahaney,
Of 12221z Union street southwest. Rob
ert Ralley. 626 L street southwest, and
Joseph Beavers, 11l7 Four-and-a-halt
street southwest. No charge has been
lodged against any OF the prisoners
and Il Is not known positively whether
they were the ones who assaulted the
policeman.
According TO the story told bv Raher,
four men were playing quoits on a
small lot In Union street. The police
man started 70 reprimand one Of the
men for throwing missiles at a street
lamp globe last night.
Come IN here II you dare" the man
defed him. We're on private property.
You can't bother me now"
All four of the men Jumped on him
AT once. the policeman says. He was
unable to defend himselfr, and his as
sailants reigned blow after blow on his
head wiIh the horseshOes that had been
using for quiots.
The Washington times., 1909-04-17

The President and Mrs. Taft will
formally open the National Capitals
new Riverside Drive az o'clock this
afternoon. The formal opening will
consist In their appearing in their au-
tomobile on the Speedway. where a
bandstand has been erected for the con-
certs which viii be given hereafter
twice a week, on Wednesdays and sat
urdays.
The opening concert this afternoon
will be given by the famous Philippine
Constabulary Band. but as a rule the
United States Marine Band viii be
heard
Practically all Of those prominent IN
Washington's society and official life
will be seen in their carriages, electric
runabouts and touring cars on the
driveway this afternoon, for II is ex-
pected that this first gathering on
Riverside Drive Will be one Of the most
brilliant outdoor functions over seen in
this city. II is likely THAI the President
and Mrs. Taft, in addition to driving on
the Speedway. may hold some sort of
an informal reception for those who
alight from their vehicles.
To Beautify Driveway.
In order TO beautify the driveway. il
has been decided to plant 1000 Japanese
Continued on Third Page)
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
TO UNVEIL STATUE
MONDAY, MAY 3
Shepherd Memorial Commit
tee Has Completed Making
Arrangements for Event.

With appropriate ceremonies, the
statue Of Gov. Alexander Robey Shep-
herd. in front OF the District building.
will be unveiled Monday. May 3. at $3.50
O'Clock
Theodore ". Noyes, chairman Of the
Shepherd Memorial Committee. viii
preside and make the opening address.
An address will be mede also by Will
liam F. Mattingly. OF the District bar.
an old and intimate friend Of Governor
Shepherd Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, pas
tor OF the New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church. viii pronounce the invo-
cation and Bishop Alfred Harding the
benediction.
The statue will be unveiled by Alex
ander Robey Shepherd. Sd, and will be
formally presented TO the District gov
ernment by b. II. Warner, chairman Of
the finance committee. The speech of
acceptance will be made by Commits
sioner Macfarland. The United states
Marine Bard, under the direction of
Lieut.. William II. Santelmann, will fur
nish music. +. d. Owens will have
charge Of the details of the unveiling.
Seats will be provided for LOO and
rious civic associations S we'll as TO all
those who we're in any way connected
with Governor Shepherd in his work OF
beautifying the city.
At the last meeting the commit -ee
adopted a resolution Of thanks 10 the
directors Of the CorcOran Art Gallery.
in which the statue was stored.
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
AGED WOMAN DIES
WITHOUT A DOCTOR

Miss Elizabeth Alvey. seventy-sfx
years o. a g,edied without medical
attendance early this morning in her
room at 902 G. street northwest. Miss
Alvey had been I'll several days with
the grip. and pneumonia developed,
causing death. Coroner hewitt issued
the necessary death certificate
Miss Alvey was a native of Charles
county, Md, and was the last surviV-
Ing member of a large family. She
came TO Washington about nine years
ago. A nephew, John Stewart, lives
at 1907 Ninth street northwest
The funeral will be held Monday
from the undertaking establishment
of Thomas NJ. Hiudle, Fifth and III
streets northwest Requiem mass Will
be said in ST. Patrick's Church.
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
Consul and Vice Consul Re-
ported to Be Fanatical
Turks Victims.
CHRISTIANS SLAIN
BY THE THOUSANDS
Sultan, Alarmed, Rushes Troops TO
Scene to Stop Slaughter
at Any Cost.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April Is.-The
British consul at Adana and John
Doughty -Wylie, the British vice consul
at Mersina, have been wounded in the
rioting that has ragged IN this section
Of Asia Minor for the last forty-eight
hours. according TO q report that has
just reache. here.
General I; zet FuaG, assistant minister
Of war under the new bureau chief,
Edhem Pasha, was murdered last even
ing, the news OF the crime not being
made public until today No particulars
have been learned. 1t is supposed that
Fuad was slain by soldiers, who are
violently opposed to Edhem Pasha as
head of the war ministry The soldiers
asked for the appointment of Nazirn
Pasha at the time Edhem was named.
Thousands Slain.
The latest reports say that 2.500 people
have been slain In Adana and Mersina,
and that the massacre of Christians is
spreading to other towns. and is likely
TO sweep over all Asia Minor. A large
part Of Adana has been burned and
the MOh2mU edan fanatics are applying
the torch n other torsns.
Several English. German, and Amer
lean residents in Adana are among
the killed and wounded, IL is report
ed, but no definite information is o6-
tainable. It has not yet been pos
sible TO learn the names Of the two
American missionaries who are re-
ported to have been slain at Adana-
The report still lacks official conflT-
nation
So many wild stories are coming
from Adana and Msrsina, that IL viii
probably be several days before an
accurate statement OF conditions
there can be obtained
Sultan Alarmed.
The Sultan is greatly disturbed over
the reports from Adana and Mersina
as he fears the slaughter Of Christians
will cause the powers TO interfere.
He has ordered all available troops
10 nush TO the scene and put down the
riot at any cost
The Europeans in Asia Minor ara
clamoring for the foreign powers 70
hasten warships TO the scene as the only
means Of preventing a massacre that
will stand out as the darkest blot in
the history of this blood-stained coun-
The slaughter of the last two days
really began at Tarsus. and has been
confined almost exclusively to the Chris
tian Armenians.
Conflicting reports have reached here
regarding the fate OF Enver Fey the
Young Turks leader One says that he
was arrested while en- route from Berlin
TO Salonfka, and executed. Another has
him arriving safely in SaloDiEas and
Joining his comrades
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
D. A. R. CAMP PAIGN
GROWING WARMER
Mrs. Matthew T. Soon
Makes Public Her Plat
form This Morning.

Declaring that she is proud to have
the support OF SC great an administra-
ton as that now going out of office,
but that If she is elected to the office
OF president general of rhe Daughters
OF the American Revolution she must
be accepted with her own individuality.
Mrs. Matthew 7. seatt, so-called admin
istration candidate 20 succeed Mrs. Don
aid Mclean, formally announced her
platform today.
Mrs. Scott says that being the arbiteF
Of her own time. she will take up her
residence in Washington, If elected, ard
Will devote her entire time to the ad-
ministration Of the society.
Not Partisan
In her statment. which is brief and TO
the point, Mrs. Scott disavows any in
tentlon OF belonging to any one faction
Of the organization. In a automatically
vorded paragraph she refutes the claim
said 20 have been made by some Of the
insurgent. also called the conservative,
faction, TO the effect that Mrs. Scott Is
too old TO assume the office.
Mrs. William Cummings Story, candi-
date OF the opposition for president
general, who reached Washington last
Willard this morning and was in constant
touch with several OF her follow
ers, including a number of the New
York delegation, over whom she has
presided for the past two years as
state regent She too, will spend
much of her time in Washington If
elected.
Mrs. Scott's Platform
Mrs. Scott's formal platform, which is
tho first authoritative and complete an
nouncement to come from her as to the
policies she would pursue. is as fol-
lows:
IF elected, Mrs. Scott will make one
of the main objects of her administra-
ton the equipment of Continental Hall
and the collection Of funds TO pay off
its indebtedness at the earliest possible
moment.
while Mrs. Scott is proud 10 have the
support OF so grand an administration
as the one now going out of office, yet
she wishes it distinctly understood that
II she is elected 10 the position she
must be accepted with her own indi-
viduality.
Having herself been for years q
woman of large business responsibilities,
she will know in her own way how TO
administer the affa rs Of this great or
ganization
Mrs. Scott takes her stand squarely
on the constitution, and win uphold
that instrument as Il now stands or a.
II may hereafter be amended
To Fight Disintegration.
while she is in no way opposed to
any methods of local self government
which may be proposed and adopted
by a regular session Of the Continental
Congress. at the same time. by every
means in her power. she will protect
the national society from any attempt
under whatever guise II may assume
Continued On Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
PARLlAMENTS LIFE
DRAWING TO CLOSE
Sultan Believed to Be Anxious to
Dissolve Legislature at
Once.

CONSTANTINOPLE Cvia Philippoi-
polls, April 1.-THE dissolution of par
Iiament-the first step in the Sultans
bold plan 10 regain his despotic powers
is believed to be imminent today. II
has leaked out that the Sultan would
have taken this step already had il not
beeu that he was urged by the priests
and his new ministers TO wait until
conditions became more settled
The only thing that can check the
ultimate dissolution Of parliament, in
the opinion of a majority of the diplo-
mats here, both Turkish and foreign.
is the success of the movement the
Young Turks are now directing against
the Sultan.
Troops the Key.
If the Sultan's emissaries, now called
reactfonaries, are able to convert the
troops tnat are standing by the Young
Turks. the old regime Of absolutism. it
is feared. will be firmly re-established-
Whatever the outcome Of this attempt
to convert the troops may be- dark
day seems inevitable for Turkey. II
the Young Turks are successful, they
NAV save the constitution but II un-
doubtedly will be at the expense OF q
civil war and the probable breaking up
Of the empire.
pating just such a condition as has
arisen. recently distributed S2oo0oo
among the priests and several million
dollars among the hitherto unpaid sol
diers, in the ConstantinOple garrison,
which produced a tremendous wave OF
popularity toward the Sultan
Sultan's Brother Favored.
The Sultans brother Mehemmed Re
chad will be proclaimed Sultan IL the
Young Turks succeed in overthrowing
the present regime. Rechad Is literally
inclined, and known 10 be IN complete
svmpathy with the Young Turks aims
He Is now IN ConstantfnOple and his
assassination would not be surprise.
Bustn9ss in Coustantinople continues
az a dead standstill. Hundreds OF prom
Inent citizens have fed the country
Soldiers Of the Sultan are numbering z
Young Turks wherever the latter are
found. In many cases the homes OF
Young Turks have been broken into ana
the men of the household slain with
out a chance for their lives II is I'm
possible to state the number Of such
murders. as no report is made OF them
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
SOCIETY TO THRONG
ESPLANADE TODAY
New Riverside Drive Will Be
Opened Formally This
Afternoon.
CONCERT PROGRAM
THIS AFTERNOON

March, THE Flag OF victory
Won BlOn
Overture. THE Poet and Peasant
Suppe
advertisement for Ficeoio, "Picar-
SUI -ss--ss~-s-.-.---sss Green
Chief Mus. Pedro B. Navarro.
Suite de Valses, "Espaha"
Waldtenfel
(a) Characteristic Dance.
Down South" .......... .MyddIeton
(b) Songs Of the Philippines.
Escamilla
"reminiscences of ali Nations,
Godfrey
The Washington times., 1909-04-17

Temperatures are higher, except In
the Pacific States. and are generally
above the seasonal average.
The weather VIII be generally fair to-
night and Sunday in the East and South,
preceded by showers this afternoon or
tonight in eastern New York.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light southerly, becoming
variable.
FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT
Fair tonight and Sunday: light south
eTiy winds. becoming variable.
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
PORTION OF FLEET
DUE AT FRISCO
Vessels Coming Today to Give Of
fetal Welcome to Japanese
Training Ships.

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA por-
tion Of the Pacific feet under COM
mand of Admiral Swinburne, is due
here today from Magdalena bay.
The war vessels are coming to give
official welcome u the Japanese train
ing ships Soya and Aao, due TO arrive
April %. An elaborate entertainment
is planned.
The Washington times., 1909-04-17

Today-High tide, $50 a. m. and p.
m: low tide, 1z:05 a. m
Tomorrow-High tide. 6.23 a. m. and
6:5s 2. m: lJw tide. 1872 a. m. and 1873
q. n
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
SUN TABLE.

Sun --...-.....-..-.--...- J:ZO
THE TART Il
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
Has Two GoveTnments.

VIENNA, April 1.-THE Young Turks
forces. principally members Of the Sec
ond Army Corps, are today reported as
cOnverging at Tchataldie, eighteen miles
north of Constantinople.
The transportation Of troops. from the
Salonika district is necessarily slow,
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
WEATHER REPORT.

CONTINUED on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1909-04-17
sr.as To Baltimore and Return.

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited.-Advt.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-03-11
HOUSE
Continued from Page y

was not legal because II wac the same
rs Knudsen's and was not introduced
in the English language.
The Speaker ruled that the bill was
In order. 1t was properly introduced In
English, and the fact that the House
bill is the same ms the Senate bill
makes absolutely no difference.
Castro expressed his gratitude that
Kaleiopu could lind nothing In the
merits Of the bill to argue against and
was obliged to try to kill on tech.
nicalitles. He thought that II Kalci.
opu were honest he would come for
ward and support the bill.
'lie knows AS well AZ do that this
is the first time the Legislature has
ever touched on such an important
question as this labor question, the
first time II has ever assumed jurls.
diction over the labor question.
Congress has put stop to Or.
iental immigration but II has never
stopped the States and Territories
bringing In foreign immigrants from
Europe and the United States. There
is nothing to prevent the Planters go.
ing to Porto Rico for their laborers.
We do not want undesirable immi-
grants. We want people who will be.
come American citizens aud build up
here stable American community. II
this Legislature fails to legislate 10
bring satisfactory immigrants here, the
large corporations will bring In PEG,
pie who will be unsatisfactory to us
but satisfactory to them. They may
bring In Porto Ricans-ard we know
what Porto Ricans have done for us,
They have taken from us some of oar
best sons. DO We want that class oi
people?
Arguments will be advanced that
| II this bill passes. other tax measures
now before the House will be killed.
Let them be killed, for they only raise
the property tax of people who are
taxed too high now. Conditions In
this country for the laboring man are
not very satisfactory now. and to In.
crease his taxes would be nothing less
| than a crime.
These immigrants would not.
! claim, flood the labor market here, for
laborers are decreasing now, and we