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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

president, vice-president and representa-
tives In Congress, of which be is chsir-
man. II Is the belief Of the House
leaders who want to favor TAFT and
Knox that this comwittee will make a
favorable report.
In many Of the large cities of the
United Sstes today is being observed IS
general holiday In honor of toe one
hundredth anniversary of the birth Of
Abraham Lincoln. Business in many
places is suspended and public exercises
are he ng held. 10 Washington most of
the churches are holding meetings today
10 which the life and services 10 the
country of lincoln are being extolled.
At 6prir g6sId, ILL.,, tonight Ambassador
Bryce from England and Ambassador
Jusseraud from France will pay tribute
to Lincoln on behalf OF their respective
countries. Baron Takabira, minister
from Japan, will tell Of the feeling Of
the people in far away japan for the
great American United 5 ates Senator
Dolliver and William j. Bryan were
the clty's guests for the day and Bryan
delivered the principal address at the
mass meeting this afternoon.
Senator Hale, who introduced the bill
to reduce the salary OF the secretary OF
state, in order to remove the legal OBJ
stacle TO the appointment of Senator
Knox to that position, today received
the following telegram from President
elect Taft at New Orleans: We sincerely
hope that Congress will pass the bill to
remove any doubt of KnOx's eligibility.
| have no doubt that bill 10 repeal the
bill increasing the salary OF the secre-
taiy OF state will effect this purpose, and
| sincerely hope that II will pass. |
should regard the loss Of S Dator KooX
from the first place in my Cabinet a.
public misfortune"
The battleship feet Is in touch with
bone. Reports were received at the
bureau of navigation today from the
5attleship feet. The batileship feet,
according to Admiral Sperry's message,
al 8 O'Clock last night was about l2O
miles southwest of Fayal In the Azores
Admiral Sperry reports good weather
and says that the speed of the ships is
ten and half knots.
President-elect Taft's handsome big
brown saddle horse will have a prOmi'
ueDt part 10 the inaugural parade. 1t
will be ridden by Governor Jndson
Hsmmou the newly inaugurated demo
cratic chief executive of the incoming
presidents state, Ohio.
Rural free delivery carriers are here
after to receive 81, 900 a year salary in
stead Of 5000 if the action today OF the
Senate committee on postofficts is sns
tanned by the Senate and House.
Today is legal holiday in all the execu-
tive departments On the governments, al.
though nearly as large number Of government
clerks were at work behind closed doors so
that the business of the departments may be
cleane by March 9Th aud the new Cabinet
officials NAV begin wi h clean states. The
president prepared two hold 4Y proclamstions
.efore he left for the Lincoln farm yesterday
50 that if the resolution making the day
holiday passed in either form in which it was
pending in Congress, his proclamation could
be issued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
NO STATEWIDE PROHIBITION.

The movement in the convention In
Norfolk of the State Anti.Saloon League
to force the convention to take a stand
for statewide prohibition instead Of
local option, thought TO have been per-
mauently buried by the adoption OF The
report Of the legislative committee OF
the convention on Wednesday, again
bobbed up yesterday but only to receive
another defeat 1t came about through
the offering OF resolution by Rev. j.
Asbury Christian, of Richmond, who
desired to have 1t expressed as the sense
of the convention that its action OF
Wednesday does not mean thtt the ex'
ecutise committee of the hague may,
should it see fit, adopt statewide prohi
biliOn as the policy Of the league.
Il was the last stand Of the statewide
prohibitiopisls, but its irieuds we're al.
ready beaten, and when voted on the
motion was defeated almost unanimously.
Some of The convention leaders said
the executive committee already has
the power which that resolution planned
TO give 1t, and the league may yet stand
for state vide prohibition before another
year rolls around.
Orandsll Mackey made fierce attack
CD the Byrd liquor law, saying it could
not have been better drawn in the inter.
est of the brewers by the brewers them
selves. Thomas Whitehead defended
the law.
An address on the future policy Of the
league was made by the Rev. Jsmes
Cannon, jr. His remarks were 10 line
With the recommendations Of the legs.
lstive committee, that is, for local option
as long as 1t would appear advantageous,
out for a siate.Bid prohibitory law as
soon as the time would seem ripe.
Alleging a bargain between democratic
machine leaders and anli-taloon lesders
who are not followers oil either organiza.
ton, which it designstes as an "unholy
alliance" the Richmond Journal yes
t'rday published an editorial entitled
= dii tuc pcupic huic' Ut ~ IL W We buB
rule ~ The News Leader also pub.
lished a special from Norfolk, saying:
"There are all sorts OF reports 10 cireu-
lation of certain temperance leaders who
have been to Washington In the lsst
week to see the powers that be-" The
News Leaders staff representative, then
asks: "Who is the boss : Who is the
man who, as alleged, Is engaged in the
psstlms ofjuggliug With the Anti-SalOon
LEAGUE and delaying the advance of pro-
hibition? Everybody here is coDjectur.
ing as to who Is the man who is able to
head off thing which the people Of the
Sae'r, dsmsnding."
When seen lsst-night and asked con.
corning the attack made on Judge Mann
by the Richmond journal, Senator Mar
Tin is amply able to take care of himself
and his cawpaigD. | have not seen the
srticle end have nothing to say about
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
FARMERs, INSTITUTE.

The Farmers Institute meeting held
at Ma1assss on Tuesday was well-st.
tended. An especially large delegation
csme from FairIsx county. The meet
ing was presided over by Professor
Ssveley, of the u S Agricultural De-
partment. DR.. Gjodrich, of the Agri-
cultural Department WAS also present
aod made very instructive address on
"Crop Rotation" The farmers appear
very much interested in these meetings,
snc they anticipate that great good will
result to them. A permanent organize
ton wss effected, ADD Mr.. Roberts, Of
Fairfax county, Was elected president
Vice presidents were elected from Fair
fax. Loudonn, Fauquier and Prince
William counties. TIE executive COM
mitiee is composed Of Messrs. Westwood
Hulchison, ]. J. Conner and :. 0.
Harley, of Prince William.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Virginia News.

DR.. William b. Goolrlck, we'll
known dTuggis. OF Fredericksburg, dtd
suddenly st his home last night. He
was So ytars old.
Rev. DR.. EdSard B. n. Browne,
formerly chaplain of the United S.a'es
Senate, has resigned az rabbi OF the Nor
folk Synagogue.
Mrs. S J. Jennings, of Culpep' r
county, mother OF Mrs. E. J. Embre' {,
of fredericksburg. died Wednesday st
her home. She wa, 6S years old.
DR.. William O. Fiagg, promioent
pIacticiog physician Of Caroline county,
died suddenly Wednesday night at bis
home, niai Ruther Glen, that county.
At "MoDtmorency," near UpperVllle,
on Wednesday, Miss Msude Ktrfoot was
married to z. ID. Johnston, of that town,
in the presence of relatives and 8 few
invited guests.
Misss M. I. Hunter, of Essex county,
died Wednesday a. her home, nesr
Lloyds. Sac wss daughter Of the late
Hon. R, NJ. T. Hunter, a leading states
man Of his Gay.
Marriage licenses wers issued 10 Wash
ington yesterday to John Il. Graves,
snd Mabel Ann Curtis, both Of STAT
ford county. AID to Eldridge O. Fro
man, OF Richmond and Florrie A.
Martin, of Wsrrenton.
At the Methodist Church at Front
Royal, yesterday, Miss Elizabeth O.
Rust, only daughter Of Mr.. and Ms.
w. o. Rust, became the bride of NIL
lard s. Oanler, of Dauville. Rev. Harry
Canter, OF Woodstock officiating.
AcCa Temple, Mobiles Of the Myst C
Sarine, held its annual ceremonial SEES
sion al the Masonic Temple in Richmond
Last night, following the adjournment Of
the Grand Lodge Of Virginia, which
has been 10 session for the past three
days.
Surrounded by barrels of alcohol,
paint, aud explosives, four companies
OF fremen fought with the flames of q
dangerous FIRE in the plant Of the oil
store OF j. l.. Branch & Co, 10 Rich
mond, yesterday. The lives of the fire
fighters were 10 constant danger during
the FIRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
FRIDAY EVENING, FEB. 70, 1909.

The State Departments dissvoTal Of
Representative Rsiney's recent speech
10 the House concerning the Panama
scandal is considered 10 direct violation
of the constitution. The action Of the
State Department in this matter is re-
Qsrded as if coming from the president
bimsell and seems to be Characteristic Of
that source of inspiration. An apology
BY the executive branch of the govern
ment to q foreign power for the utter
auce of g member in the ball OF Congress
coupled With criticism and Reputation
of the ultsysuces, trenches ss close IS
possible upon a direct violation OF
n,sitive mandsts OF the constitution,
which the president and every other o.
6eer OF the government has taken 90
oath to support and defend. But, OF
has so frequently been asked, what is the
constitution to Mr. Roosevelt and biz
hackers. The country has become 81
accustomed to Mr.. Roosevelt's methods
and manners IS not to be surprised OF
shocked a, any lack of dignity or OF pro-
priety on bis psrt audhis unofficial c'lii'
cism of men both In and ont Of Congress
now excites no especial wonder. Ihef'
have been times, however, In the cOun'
,ry's history when president would no
have dared trest Congress as Mr.. RooSe'
Welt has treated those under bis admin
istration. He has welded the big stick 81
effectually with the present one, how
ever, that most Of its members will ea
from bis band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
HOUSE OF BISHOPS.

The House Of Bishops oil the Episco-
pal General Convention, 10 session in
New York, yesterday, elected the Rev.
Or. Nathsn Seymour Thomas, of
Philsdelphis, bishop of Wyoming. aud
the Rev. Benjamin. Brewster, of salt
Lake City, bishop Of western Colorado.
The House OF Bishops finished ITS
business las, night, but the principal
object OF the meeting was not attained.
TIE amendment of the "open pulpir'
canon was neither repealed nor inter-
preted, and will stand In its present
form until the general convention OF The
House OF B shops aud the House OF Lay
and Clerical Deputies meet 10 OCTOBER
1910. The bishops, after al sll'osy
session, plsced on record the following
resolution presented by Presiding Bst op
Tuitle, of Missouri;
"Resolyed, That this house, having
had the petition regsrdiDg the amend
ment to canon No 19 laid before 1t by
the presiding bishop, wants to inform
tue memorislIsts that this house is not
legally competent to take any action up.
on the memorial until the meeting of
the next general convention, when 1t
will be ready TO give ell the coDsldefa-
ton to the subj cts with which the
memorial desls."
Eleven hundred Of the clergy appeal
ed to the House of Bishops to either re-
peal or cOnslrue the amendment sDd
define its force as 1t applied to "CbfIs-
tisn" men. The compliance to the
Fret request wa, entirely without ire
powers Of the bishop, IS their bldy
individually has no legislative functions.
Until the time OF the next convention of
the full legislative body the bishops will.
as at present, use their judicial judy
ment 10 PRINTING outsiders to speak
from the pulpits in Their dioceses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
DAMAGES AWARDED.

10 the suit ofMrs. Ger rude Z. Hill for
the recovery Of $40. 600 damages against
the Great Falls and Old Dominion Rail.
road Company, jury 10 Circuit Court
No 2. Def, re Chief Justice Olabsugb, in
Washington, yesterday awarded the plain
tiff S., 600. Mrs. Hill claimed that she,
while passenger on one of the defend
aot compauy's cars, August %, 1907,
near the south end of the Aqueduct
bridge, fell and broke her hip when she
alighted from the east side of the car,
which was uugusrded. She asserted it
was necessary to get eft on that side,
because she thought the steps leading
to platform on the other side were OBJ
structed. 1t wss also claimed that The
woman's irjuIies have Decessi;atsd the
expenditure Of 81, 500 for medical a.
iention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
From Washington.

lCorreypondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. !
Washington, Feb. II.
A flank movement has been attempted
in the House in an effort to secure the
pssssge Of the bill that will enable Sena-
tor Knox to become secretary of state.
The lawyers in the House very generally
believed that 20 constitutional bill can
be passed that will removed the disabil-
ity from the senator. This sentiment is
very strong In the judiciary committee.
To overcome obs acle, al enabling act
hiss been introduced by Mr.. Gaines and
referred 10 the committee on election OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
MARYLAND VIRGINIA CLAIM.

After years Of controversy there are
now indications that the claim of Virginia
aud Maryland for the return of money
loaned to the federal government for the
construction OF the Capitol will be deter
mined. The Houae committee on claims
met yesterday to recommend some sctiou
to the House, The Senate having slrfady
agreed to pay Virginia Sl2O, 600 and
Maryland $72 600. 1t is urged by those
opposed to the payment Of the claims
that the mooey was given sod not loan
ed. Others have suggested thai George
Washington, as president, borrowed tPe
money and 'forgot to pay it back"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
require the highest qusliy Of statesman
ship 10 President G mtz to meet.
Explosion In a Tunnel.

New York, Fsbruay 12-S xty work.
men were caught in al explosion OF a
dynamite cartridge 10 the McAdoo tun-
utl, which is being constructed to con-
meet the two Hudson river tubes, to.
dOy Two we're instantly killed, their
bodies being terribly msngled. The
number of others Injured was kept Sc
cret by The McAioo Company, who made
no report OF the accident until hours
after it occurred.
A report as issued later by the com
psny, which said that the blsst did not
irjure the tunnel work TO any extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Murder Mystery.

West Orange, N. j., Feb. 12.-Th'
c AIRED and smouldering body of mar
burned Beyond recognition. we're found
on the outskirts of West Orange esrIy
today, and the authorities believe they
sre confronted by a murder mystery
They think that the man was murdered
his body carried TO the space under
growth at the spot, where be was fouud
and burned to hide evidences Of thu
crime,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

In spite OF all protests "Salome, "
from the play by Oscar Wilde, made her
debut in Philadelphia last night and the
biggest crowd Of the season jammed
every inch of available space in the
Philadelphia Opera House. So soon IS
the ministers made their Outcry against
the play the curiosity Of their cougregs-
tious VAS aroused snd this of course
guaranteed tremendous audience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Miners Rescued.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Feb. 12.-The
miners the last OF i've entombed in the
Red Ash vain of the B ack Diamond
Oollierg, Sy the sheds a. the mouth OF
the mine, we're brought up by rescuers
today. Three we're rescued last nigh.
None of the miners was seriously affect
ed by the experience. The FIRE des-
troyed the building used SIS q hospital
shed at the mines and the cause is IN
Known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
MASONIC HOME CHANGES
HANDS.

The Slate corporation commission yes
terday afternoon issued an amendment
tn the charter OF the Masonic Home Of
Virginia, ~bich takes the management
OF that institution out of the hands OF
The fifteen governors and places it in the
control of the Grand Lodge of Mssons
OF Virginia. ]. S. Moore, the president
of the bOsrd Of governors, has rendered
his resignation, which consequently va
csted the Office, aud Msj'r L. I. Chris
tian has BEEN elected in mis- place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Verdict of Voluntary MansTaught.

Denver, Col, Feb. IL &C. Burdett Bell,
who shot and killed Cuyier Dury, Cincin-
natl actor, who had broken up his home, to-
day was found guilty of voluntary man.
slaughter. The penalty for the offense is q
peuitentiary sentence OF from one TO eight
years Sentence will be pronounced tOmor-
'ow. Judge Shattuck probably will impose
the minimum sentence, as he told the jury he
was sorry they did not acquit Bell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12

WITH a view of correcting what IS Il
he 4 Misunderstanding of the scope ano
effect of the recent decision OF the u E
Court in the case of the OoDtinenia
Wallpaper Company against the Lewis
Volgbt & Soma Company, the statemen
has been given out in Washington tha'
the court did not hold, as seems gene
rally understood, that anyone purchasing
goods from an unlawful trust can keeJ
the goods without paying the purchase
price. What the court did hold wa
that where the contract to purchase thf
goods was a part Of the illegal comblns'
ton In restraint Of trade and was itsel
one of the agreements in restraint Of
trade, and where the person OF company
who bought the goods was party, b
such pArchsse, of the illegal combira'
ton, the court would not give Its aid
carry out the forbidden contract II,
therefore, the buyer defended the sui
on the ground that the contract OF pur
chase Was a part Of the agreement in re-
straint of trade, and the seller admitted
the fact, there could be no recovery or
that account. This, it is stated, is not
new doctrine. and the distinction Is
clearly made between the man who pur-
chsses goods from an admitted illegsl
trust in the ordinary way aud the man
who buys goods under a contract 'g'ee
meut, which is itself psrt Of the illegal
scheme in restraint of trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
tiIndoo Assassination plots.

Calcutta, Feb. 12.-Information of
the greatest Importance concerning
HindOo assassination plots is sad to
have been furnished the polce In the
seizure of trunk full Of papers at The
B1goolah railway station today.
On the strength OF this seizure, the
police redoubled their activity and scores
OF arrests are ssid to be imminent.
The Barackpore railsay line on
which q dynamite outrage was attempted
yesterday is today being pstroiled In
anticipation OF fresh attempts at dyns-
hitting.
Viceroy Lord Mimic aud other high
Indis officials are heavily trmed in sddi-
ton to being surrounded BY guards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
GOOD ROADS CONVENTIONS.

The newly organized Virginia Good
Roads Association yesterday pledged
sc, 500 to carry On an educational good
roads campaign in this Safe, the major
lty Of the cities of the State failing to
respond. The sssOcia ion will perfect
plans to be presented to the next legisls-
ture for the betterment of the public
highways. NJ j)r Logan Waller Page,
now director of roads for the United
Status government, made motion that
committee be appointed to devise ways
and means for the formation of a nation
al association. The motion was adopted
and President Wiihers appointed NJ j IT
Page, Major w. w. Crosby, OF Mary
and; P. II. Julien Wilson, director OF
roads for Virginia, and Dr.. W. E.
Thorntoo, OF the University of Virginia,
10 look into the question.
Executive committees by districts,
we're named the following beiug those
from the Eighth; R. r. Walker, LoudcuO (;
Henry Fsirssy; u. A. Slaughter; julian
Y. Williams, Alexandria city; A. d.
Torreyson, Alexandra county; j. N.
Reede, King George; r. H. L, Chiches-
ter, Slafi I'd; h. B. Smith, Culpeper;
R. $. Cochran, Fauquier; O. O. Talia-
ferro, Orange; Judge +. W. Simms,
Louisa: Robert II. Cray, LOudouu !;
James F. Quick, Prince William; F. w.
Huddlestoa, F4irfsx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Saloon Man Robbed.

Bunllo, N. Y, FEB. l2.-MuOh sitter q
fashion that prevailed in the west some years
ago, two masked robbers confronted L. G.
Brandt, saloon man. in his place early to-
day. Brandt was counting his money aud
found that he had total of 1897, which be-
longed to a brewery and which hal been
secured by him to cash railroad pay checks
today. The robbers stopped the count, took
the money and left Brandt 50 dszed that it
was minutes before he could notify the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
AJAX Yourself the Question.

Why not use Cham berlain's Liuim ut
when you have the rheumatisn9 We
feel cure that the result will be prom pit
and satisfactory. 1t has cnrsd Others,
why not your Try it. 1t costs but a
tdAe. Price rs cent?; large slz', 30
cents. For sale by W. F. CIeighton
and Richard Giasou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Murder and Suicide,

San Fiaociseo, Feb. 12.-Because her
mother had spurned advances and refus.
ed to elope with him DENLY Drefcheu-
10, Russian, shot and instantly killed
Dorothy Msnkanof, II years old, and
then fred a bullet into his head. He Is
wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Motion Oenled.

New York, Feb. 12.-Tbe United
States Circuit Court handed down de-
cision todsY denying the motion o.
Mar In w. Ii tl'ton, counsel for Chsrles
w. M0rse, for the release of Morse on
bail. The application waa made pend.
ing the appeal from the Is year jail
sentence imposed on the fnADcier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Suicide of q Counc llman.

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Aldermsn J. F.
Kuhout, one of the most Influential
members Of the City Council, committed
suicide in bis home tolav by shooting.
Kohout has been in the Council for six
wears. Toe cause Of his deed Is not
known,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
TELEORAPnIC BREVITIEs.

Rev. F. B. Hammond, pastor of The
Bridge Street Presbyter al Church, ct
Oatasaqua, Pa, died today Of pneumor ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-12
Tie Market

eeOrgssOvn D, c., Feb. ls.-whssi lCs-i
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-10-25

Il am your employer" he said,
coldly. II do not understand why
you thought it necessary to go to
Colonel Ray"
1T was entirely owing to Colonel
Ray, SIR" l answered, that l re-
ceived the appointment, and he has
practically made himself RESPONSE
Bile for me-"
You are mistaken" the duke an
swered. The responsibility is
shared by all of us. Your unfor-
tunate family history was known
to the whole board
Then l am less indebted to Colo
mel Ray, sir, than l imagined" l
answered. Il am very glad, how
ever, that it is known. Perhaps
Lord Chelsford may not consider
my resignation necessary"
The circumstances being-"'
II have seen an dspoken with
my father in London l answered.
Your father" he said slowly, lis
in London?"
"Yes, sir"
"Alone?"
"He is with the lady who occu-
pied Braster Grange. sir, until last
week" l answered, "she passed I'M
der the name of Mrs. Smith-Less-
ing, but l believe that she is in
reality my stepmother"
Ito be continued)