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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 9. 1909.

THIRTEEN states prohibit the use oil
beuz)ste of soda as a food preservative
on the ground that 1t Is poisonous
They are Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky,
Michigan, Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Ten
uessee. North Carolina, New Jersey,
Maine, Connecticut and North Dakota.
OF these, Wisconsin, Indiana and North
Dakota forbid the use Ut benzoste by
legislative enactment. The Others for
bid 1t in regulations made by the dairy
and food commissioners. These states
fought the resolution approving the
regulations OF the federal government
and the report of the Remsen bosrd 10
the recent convention of food and dairy
commissioners held at Denver, and
these sre the states that will continue
the fight against the use Of this preser-
vstiye, Notwithstanding the action OF
that convention. The controversy hiss
not been settled by sby means, aud the
activity of the stood dopers" in striv-
inc 10 make the most Of the advantage
thew gained at Denver is but strengthen
ing the resistance of those who are
convinced that the Csc of benEoate Of
coda could be prohibited ny law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09

THE American Federation OF Labor
opened it's twenty-ninth annual session
at Toronto yesterday In the knowledge
that the funds which 1t is laying aside
cannot be protected from sttscks through
the courts. A year ago the spectre u
possible damage verdicts alarmed the
organization to the point Of ordering
Treasurer John B. Lennon to investl-
gate whether by any means the tedera-
tion's funds could be protected sbSo'
lutely. Yesterday Mr.. Lennon reported
that be had submitted the question ard
talked It over with two OF the most COM
petept end most friendly attorneys that
he knew Of. and that there was no way
by which the ends desired could be &C.
complished, should the officers ever be
cited into court regarding the question o.
funds of the organization. According to
Secretary Morrison's report, the funds
about which the federation is so solici'
tous, total 1857, SOS46, of which $l16,'
877.l4isiu the defense fund for local
trade and federal labor unions, and can
be used for strike benefits only, while
the balance, $51, 426 so is in the general
fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
DENOUNCED SOCIALISM.

Archbishop John ]. GIeunon, speak
ing before large congregation at the new
Cathedral Chapel 10 st. Louis Sunday
defended the position Of the Catholic
Church In the recent agitation In Spain,
which resulted 10 the death OF Ferer,
the socialist. He denounced the school
for which Ferrer stood.
The archbishop decried the spreading
influence of socialism, particularly its
tenets regarding matrimony, and said
the spirit Of such teaching Is rife In
America. BE criticised what he terms
the casual entrance and exits In mstri.
mony, resulting, be said, from the
principles of socialism. He described
the conditions as substitution of bsrnysrd
morality for the morals OF Christianity.
OoutlnuniDg the archbishop said: "The
revolution In Barcelona was organized
By socialists. The Spanish government
had the courage ID condemn TO death
one convicted OF arson and murder, and
thereby astonish the socialists, because
they were representatives OF the new
thought and supposed themselves immune
from punishment. Ferrer was allied with
The school OF European socialism which
claimed the right to murder defenseless
women and children aud, 10 the prop.
sgstiou OF so-cslled new school OF
thought, 10 commit crimes that even
our neMspspe refuse to describe"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Rattle In AbYssinla.

Cologne, Germany, Nov. 9.-Ihe
German Gazette today prints the details
OF a battle between the forets OF Prince
Abate aud Prince Abrahe, minor Ably
ssynian rulers, over which 5000 we're
killed 10 seventy i've hours of fighting
The force upder Abaie was victorious
and Abrabe WAS csptured. While the
battle was on, Empress Tsitu, wife OF
King Menelik, prayed increasingly for
the success of Aosts, secludiDg herself
in the royal chapel where she knelt for
hours with heavy wooden cross on her
shoulders. When Abaie's victory was
made known to her she ordered the vic
torious prince to devsstate the entire
region inhabited by Abrahe's supporters
and to massacre the population. King
Menelik, howewr, couutermsnded the
order of the empress and issned su edict
of mercy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
TELEdRAPnIc BReVIrIEs.

40 automobile, In which King Victor
was riding, ran dUWn boy on bicycle
near Pisa. The youth vas rendered un-
conscious aud the king, jumping from
the machine, carried him into a nearby
house and personally cared for the youth
until doctors arrived. The boy will re-
cover.
Mrs. Taft is the real ruler Of the
United Sistes aud not her big husband
Who bears the title OF "President' &C.
cordiDg to Marie COrslli, the celebrated
woman novelist who Was the guest OF
honor today at luncheon giveo in The
Hotel Cecil BY the Society Of American
Women 10 London.
Some Of the Paris papers say that Mr..
Roosevelt is in Africa on g land grabbing sx.
petition,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Elaborate Funs raj Ceremony

Pekipg, Nov. 9.-The body Of the
empress doWager vas removed from tine
forbidden city to the permanent tomb
which had been constructed to the east
ssrd OF the city today With elaborate
ceremonies which we're attended BY ell
the potentates OF the Chinese empire
The procession was picturesque 10 the
extreme, the funeral procession present.
ing a most elaborate spectacle as 1t GLOW.
~ moved through the streets.
First came a delegation of eight lamas, hear
ing aloft the ancient pots filed with burning
incense, the perfume from which permeated
every section Of the streets through which the
holy was csried. Then came the msenih-
Gently carved cofiD, b. IN aloft on litter
carried by attaches # the court The casket
was covered with yellow silk pail coveled
with priceless embroidery. Behind the col
fin cane the res ent and members Of the Chi.
nese royal family sfOot. They were followed
by every member Of the diplomatic corrs In
court dress. The remainder Of the procession
was made up Of delegations from every prov
ince and city in the empire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
THE PRESIDENT.

President Taft will spend II hours in
Richmond tomorrow leaving there late
In the afternoon for Washington.
10 the parade which starts from the
Capitol square at ii O'Clock the suiomo-
bile 10 which the president, Governor
Swanson, Mayor Richardson and Capt A.
w. Butt, the presidents aide will ride
will be the only car decorated.
The president will address the Vir-
ginis Press Association in the morning
before starting in the parade. He will
previously breakfast with Governor
Swanson aud the city otfcials at the
Executive Mansion. He will also speak
to representative negroes In the court
room OF the corporation commission fol-
loving the address 10 the cores
pondents. After the parade the presi-
dental party aud $50 guests, including
the local committee, will dine at the
Jefferson Hotel.
At 3 O'Clock In the AFTERNOON the
PRECEDENT will make the address OF the
day st the City Auditorium. The Viz
ginis Military Institute Cadet Corps,
$50 strong, will arrive in Richmond this
afternoon to attend the celebration. The
corps will act as guard Of honor to The
president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
SrANDs BY GOMPERs.

That the American Federation OF
Labor intends to stand by President
Samuel Gompers and bis officers, Vice
President John Mitchell, aud Secretary
Frank Morrison, 10 their fight to evsde
Jail sentences imposed In the United
states for contemptOf court was indicated
in Toronto yesterday by the attitude Of
the delegates in attendance st the twenty
niufh annual convention. 1t is apparent
that the committee on the presidents
report will recon mend that the case be
carried to the Supreme Court OF the
United States.
President Gompers In bis report, after
reviewing the case down to last months
decision by the District of Columbia
Court of Appeals, which gave Gompers,
Mitchell, aud Morrison sentences OF one
year, nine months, and six months,
respectively, says;
"COncretelY stated, the decision OF
the court declares that 20 matter whether
the Injunction OF Justice Gould vas
right or wrong, valid or void, we we're
compelled to obey. Against thst con-
cept, at least for myself, | enter q most
emphatic protest. When q judge 80
far transcends his authority, and assumes
functions entirely beyond bis power and
Jurisdiction, when a judge will set him.
self up as the highest authority la the
land, invading constitutionslly gusrsn-
teed rights OF citizens, when Judge will
20 80 far In his opinion, decision and
action thst even judges OF the Court Of
Appeals have felt called upon to chsrac-
terize his action "unWarranted" and
'foolish," under such circumstances 1t
is the duty of the citizen to refuse
obedience and to take whatever conse-
quences may ensue.".
Continuing Mr.. GOmpers said:
Tyranny, exercised by no matter
whom or from what source, must be re-
sisted at sill hazards. The labor move
ment, which lie the defender, protector,
and promoter Of the rights and Interests
of the people, must be carried forward,
Its rspscious, ignorant opponents to the
contrary Notwithstanding. We should
not, and We must not, surrender the
rights which we have achieved for the
toilers; we dare not premit the workers
to become the victims of the tender
mercits Of their exploiters.
"Labor must learn to use parties to
advance our principles, and not allow
political parties to manipulate rs for
their own advancement. The distinction
is easily understood aud readily carried
into effect"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
RENlGS ON BATH.

Because Onsuncey Hays, a cripple. OF
Pittsburg, objected to getting up at 8
o'clock 10 the morning TO duck himself
10 the icy waters OF the Mouougshels
river, at the direction of bis Indian wife
who Insisted on a bsptismsl ceremony
10 honor OF his birthday, be received a
knife thrust in the shoulder at the hspds
OF the woman.
Hays was sent to the hospital, aud
his wife, Marie, lie lodging In jail.
Captain Dean and Lieutenant Thomss
Carroll we're attracted 10 the Hays home
early 10 the morning by the cries OF her
husband. whom they found bleeding on
the floor.
II was Hays birthday, according In
the wife, and srtangem snts had been
made for him to 60 to the river al 3
o'clock 10 the morning to be baptised.
In order that there might be no bitch in
the arrangements, she said, she wss try
ing to persuade him to get out Ct bed
when the trouble occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
STATE ACCOUNTS.

Changes In systsms Of acco uniting In
the departments OF the state govern
ment are likely 10 be recommended by
the committe Of the legislature which
vac appointed to audit the books Of the
commonwealth. This committee, after
adjournment. OF the las, session OF
the general assembly. employed Osrl-
toe Nc Oarthy to audit the to1ks. The
committee met Yesterday, holding an
all.dsy session 10 the Ssrae cloak room
ut the Capitol. bat did not come any.
where nsar completing It's lsb'rs.
A membtr of the commission which
Is composed OF Two members Of he state
senate sod three OF the house OF dele
gstes, said lsst night that the body hsd
received the report of Captain Nc
Carthy, covering all departments Of
public fairs, aud hal spent the day
considering 1t.
The statement will be thoroughly di.
gesied, sftr which the committee will
formulate Q report to the governor, com.
prising 10 brief form the accountants re-
port, aud containing also the commit
tees recommendations as TO the future.
The committeeman said there was
nothing 10 auy way sensational in the
situation, bat be would give out no de.
tails regarding the probable recommend
alton which will be reported to the gov
ernor.
The members Of the committee. ell OF
whom sre present, sre: Senators Don P.
Halsey, of Lynchburg, aud E o.
Folkes, of Richmond; Delegates Ohsrl's
A. Johnson, of Montgomery; d. II.
Pittp, of Albemsrle, and Merritt 7.
Cooke, Of Norfolk.
The committeeman do not know
whether or not they will be able TO CT NJ
plete their labors today. Richmond
Times Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
The BesIeged Russian Consulate.

Tehersn, PersIs, Nov 9-Messagts
reschiUg here today, struggled from the
besieged R1ssisn consulate at Ardebil,
say that unless help reaches the garrison
within twenty four hours, the consulate
will fall, aud foreign inhabitants OF the
town who have taken refuge there will
be massscred by the revolving Shohevan
lribesmeu. Three Thousand savage tribes-
men surround the consulate, and the
handful Of Russian Oossacks which COZ.
stitute the defending force is practically
a! the end OF Its ammunition.
The tribesmen have sacked the native
quarter OF the town and pillsged the
bazaars. The consulate Is the only
building now holding out against them
and their entire force has concentrated
about the refuge OF the foreign residents.
The authorities say that the reinforce
ments sent 10 the relief of Ardebil
should reach there today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Little Boy Fatally Injured.

Greensburg, Pa, Nov. Sit is feared
today that Richard Perry, sged 8, Who
was sho. by bis father, Edward J. Pesry
Just before the latter committed suicide
last Saturday, may not live through the
week. Investigation by felloW.lodge
members of Perry showed that his family
was left In destitute circumstances.
Several hundred dollars have been con.
tributed for the benefit Of Perry's sged
mother and the FIVE children still living.
The funeral of Perry snd his four.year.
old daughter, Elizabeth, whom he shot,
vas held today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
PErRIFIED TILL SIZE DIED.

Death from gradual petriacstion, the
body slowly hardening for yesr, until
the flesh became sdamant as marble and
proof sgsInsl Iucisions, was the report
made to day 10 the case Of Mrs. Cath
erioe B rrow, as years old, OF Rosedsle,
LIS, WHO succumoed 10 the Charity
Hospital. Physicians we're unatle to
diagnose the mGlsdy, bat 1t is believed
the woman was aft icted with form Of
SKIN disease Involving sill the tissues of
the body. Medical scieDtists expressed
the belief that embalmipg was uonecces-
sary, and that the womsn's relatives
might retain the corpse PsrPssuslly'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
KIug Edwards Birthday.

London, Nov 9.-While King Ed
wsad's sixty.eIghth birthday Was oftici-
ally celebrated on Coronation Day, last
June, the birthday Itself is today, and
his maj ssty is celebrating 1t on bis
OVID account at bis priVas residence
at Ssndriugbom, Norfolk. The Sand.
bingham houss party is very select, and
the festivities are on an extremely
modest scale. Royal sslutes were fred
at isun rise in Garrison town all over
the empire, Asgs are flying every where,
and thousand OF copgratulatory tele-
grams from prominent men and women
ali over the world have been delivered
at SaneringhRm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Subject Pronounced Dead.

SomerviIIe, N. j., Nov. 9,-FolloW-
ing the use of electric batteries, saline
ipjuuctiOns, artificial respiration and
other heorlc measures designed TO re-
store to consciousness, Dr.. William Long,
the county physician, today Off cislly
pronounced dead Robert Simpson, who
collapsed on the stage OF the local opera
house last night after being bypuoIlz ed
BY Arthur Egertou, 3 professional hyp-
notis,. Evertop is held 10 the jail on a
magistrates warrant alleging man
slaughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Not Gambling,

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 9 Oral bat.
ting at race track is not violation of
the Aguew-Hsrt anti.rsce track gam.
bling laws, according to 3 decision
handed down this afternoon BY the
Court Of Appeals. The decision wss
rendered on the appeal of the district
attorneys Office OF LIngs county free
decisions of the lower courts ordering
the release from custody of Col. Lichen-
stein end Orlando Jones who we're ar
r. ated on a warrant charging them with
engaging In bookmakiug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Girl Killed.

Auustbal, PaVsris, Nov. 9.-Vill.
ogsrs here, dlsplessed over the actions Of
three men and two young girls, who
moved into the village recently, today
assaulted the newcomers and drove them
from their home With sticks. stones :snd
other missles. The patty fled and we're
pursued Tor a mile when one OF the girls
was bit lie the head with stone aud
killed. The authorities hsve arrested
the leaders OF the mob.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
CCoMMUNIcATED.
FORE VIRGINIA GOES DRY.

I've tried all kind, on land and sea,
From Maine to Californ;
I've supped the Massachusetts, tea,
And drank the Texas Horn;
I've sung the Old Kentucky's praise,
Hit the high ball that was "bigh"
But give me a drink Of Lord Fairfax,
Fore Virginia goes dry.
I've slipped mint juleps OF Old Crow,
It's favor rich as gold;
I've felt the soothing Cascades flow,
Drank Arlington that's old;
But none Of these can least compare
With that for which sigh:
long for drink of Wakefield Rye
Fore Virginia goes dry.
I've swigged Monticello from the jug,
With the "col0nels" drank the corn;
Have quafed the eggnog from the mug,
Almost since was born;
I've sampled really every still,
Both Sour Mash and Bye;
But want drink of Lord Fairfax
Fore Virgini gees dry.
Somehow there is q soothing charm
Within each beading glass:
Somehow the heart grows very warm
As around the bowl we pass;
Of this rich nectar Of the graiu.
As smooth as a summers sky;
And another touch Of Wakefield Rye,
Fore Virginia goes dry.
But whether virginia's dry or wet.
Cameron steeet will be improved,
1t may be slowly, but you can bet,
When the councilmen have moved
There'll be something doing very soon,
And we'll not know Cameron street
From Fairfax TO Washington,
1t will be so very neat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09

The Erie Railroad is investigating q
new automatic signal system, which In
cludes telephone arrangement BY
which all trains would be in constant
touch with stations and other trains
There is q brush arrangement which
connects with a third rail and insIru'
ments 10 the cab which will bring the
train to stop automatically the mo-
meut Il enters block where there Is
any obstruction. A push button IN
every station will stop any train along
the track for miles, and the engineer
upon i6lephoniOg the station master can
ascertain the trouble and receive orders.
Tbs automatic signal system or any
other that will prevent railroad accidents
should be encouraged, for certain 1t is
that such accidents are not on the de-
crease. The general belief lie, however,
that the railroad men themselves by
their careessness are responsible for the
larger number Of these accidents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
KlIlad In a ColIislnn.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. "a col
llsion between the norIhbouod Louis
vile and Nashville through passenger
train and q soutbbound freight twenty
miles north OF here today resulted 10 the
deaths Of Eoginefr Pierce OF the psssen-
ger trsiu and Flremen Bowman aud
Lemnons, and the Injury Of score Of
passengers. 1t lie not believed that any
of the passengers are seriously hurt.
Responsibility for the wreck has not yet
been determined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
To ApportIon Money for Foreign
Missions,

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 9.-For the
purpose OF apportioniug nearly 81, 6OO,-
600 for missionary work, delegates from
every quarter OF the globe began to as
semble here today for the meeting Of the
general committee OF foreign missions
from the Methodist church, which begins
tomorrow. Nearly every bishop OF the
church 10 The country, editors Of church
publications add those prominent 10 It's
affalrs, will attend. Daily sessions will
be held, the concluding one next Mon
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-09
Virginia News.


The Virginia Press Association began
It's sessions 10 Richmond this morning at
10 O'Clock.
President Taft will visit Richmond to-
uorow and a big celebration Is being
planned In bis honor.
Fisher 8. Harris, OF Salt Lake City,
died on Saturday. He wss born at War
renloD, and wen! west "a years ago.
The mountain fires, which have done
great damsge around Strssburg, we're
checked by rains yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Jennie Stephens, 81 years old,
wife OF Mr.. William Stephens, of Stat
ford county, 6ied Saturday ct her home,
near Beres.
Medical experts are interested In the
case Of l9-year-old Aubrey Wilson, OF
Noltoway county, who Is totally blind
in The day bat can see like cat In the
dark.
Miss Margaret Ferguson, daughter OF
the late Rev. Sidney Ferguson, OF Lees
burg, died yesterday at the home OF her
sister, Mrs. James w. Foley, in Berry,
vile, aged 10.
Rev. Hugh P. Mccormick, OF Middle.
burg, has accepted the Psstorste OF the
Baptist churches at Hamilton snd
Waterford, Loudoun county, succeeding
Rev. Charles Herndoo, d. D., now OF
Salem.
The Corporation Commission has Is.
sued an amendment to the charter OF
the Marshall Improvement Company
Uuc. OF Marshall, Va, decreasing the
maximum capital stock from $50, 600 to
$40, 900.
Marriage license were issued in Wash
iuglon yesterday TO Newton s. Coleman,
Of Wsrreuton, and Aunie B. Duke, OF
Charlottesville. John G.. Cough, Of
Lynchbulg, and Eva A. Eagle, OF
Baltimore, aud to William 7. Sorrell
and Mary E, Gibson, both OF Louisa
county.
Judge Scott, In the Circuit Court OF
Richmond, yesterday, issued an order
allowing Attorney General Anderson 30
days TO Ale demurrer to petition from
the Virginia. Carolina Chemical Com
psuy asking that the state Of Virginia
and Morton Marye, auditor, be directed
to return $l4 $751; IS, with interest from
November rs, 1908. to the petitioners.
With eleven counties still to be heard
from, the results of the election OF last
week give the democrats msjorisy OF
80, 85l. A Richmond paper estimated
that the full returDes will show total
note of IS, S46 for Man, and 80, 578 for
Kent, q democratic shrInkage OF II per
cent. and a republican shrlnkage OF 20
per cent. compared with the election oil
last year.
The Baptist church OF Fredericksburg
on Sunday was filled TO the doors to
greet Rev. I. 8. Duuawsy, D. D., on the
occasion OF the 49th anniversary OF bis
services In the ministry. DR. DunaWay,
reached the age of eighty years
last Friday. Forty-three Of those years
have been spent as q citizen OF Fred
erIcksburg snd thirly.two Of them as the
pastor Of the Baptist church, OF that
city.
AT Manassas yesterday ]. q. aud r.
L. McInlier, the participants 10 the
shooting affair at Dumfries Friday
night, we're yesterday sent on to the
grand jury by Magistrate j. B. 0. Tay-
Tor. The evidence brought out at the
hearing showed that j. Il. McIotier
shot bis brother without justification.
J. n. McIntier was bailed 10 the sum OF
81 900 for bis appearance at the Deem
Der term of court.