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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Burning Of a Steamer.

Baltimore, March 12.-The fine side
wheel slesme o. Point. of the Mary
land, Deas Virginia Railway
Company, was b. ed to the waters edge
at the wharf at Love Point, Kent Island,
early today. The Love Point was 8
passenger and freight steamer, but oil
passengers had landed before the Asmes
burst forth. The captain and crew had
q narrow escape, the MASTER of the boat
being compelled to fee before be had
time to dress.
Ia order to cave the wharf aud other
property the steamer WAS chopped sway,
the vessel drifting out into the river q
blazing torch.
The Love Point Nas popular IS en-
excursion steamer during the summer
and was one of he faatest boats on the
Chesapeake Bay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
TELEdRAPnIC BREvITIEs.

A dispatch from London Gays Hugh
Oskley Arnold-Foster, Secretary Of th,
State for war, from 1908 10 1906, dice
today, aged IA He served in parlia
ment for many years.
United States Senator Albert j. BeVe.
ridge, Of Indiana, who WAS operated on
yesterday, at Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, spent good night lest nigh,
and at the hospital it vas STATED that ht
was getting along very nicely.
John O. LUmsdep, the North Caro-.
lipa inventor convicted 10 New York
last Wednesday, OF msnslsughter, in the
first degree for the murder Of Harry
J. Suydsm, curb broker, was today
sentenced to not less than Is years and
90. mora than 8 years and six months.
II is understood his lawyers have decided
that they will not appeal bis CONVICTION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12

"THE Society for the Suppression Oh
Noises and Nuissnces" is the latest or
sauizalion 10 Washington. The society
complains of seveDty-six specific un'
necessary noises, among which The fol-
loving we're to be found;
NTbe needless slsmmiDg down OF The
covers Of brad boxes by the drivers Of
bakery wagons. The crying OF teethiDe
babies. The iDcesssnt rattle produced
BY large crowds of children roller'sksting
90 the asphalt. The meowiDg OF love-
sick fslines. Backyard conversations
between women neighbOrs between the
the hours Of G 3. m. and II noon. The
osckiiBg of indoleseent chickens. The
iucessaat pounding OF fat street car
wheels.
The society has about three hundred
unnecessary noises on it's list. A Wash
ingtoD police captain in referring to this
ORGANIZATION recently said:
Some one called US up on the tele-
nhons last fsll 10 complain of the noise
made by the wild ducks that we're flying
south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
CANNON RAPs INSURGENTS.

Representative Cannon, Of Illinois,
rec gnized by Mr. Taft as prospective
spea ker Of The next House, yesterday
turned upon the insurgents" WAC pro-
pose 10 revise the rules By joining with
the democrats when the House meets
next Monday.
In sn interview he gives fair warning
to the "insurgents" that he will read
them ou' Of the party, If they dare to
oinsurge." He believes that his House
orgau cation assisted by Dir. Taft and
Vice-PresideDt Sherman, who came over
to the House side for the purpose, have
reduced the opposition to about e dozen.
TIE insurgents held council Of var last
night. 1t developed that not only we're
their own forces depleted, but thst Rep
resentstiye Ohsmp CLARK, the democ' slic
leader, even If be felt so disposed, might
not be able to control enough of the
minority to permit an effective alliance
even bad the insurgents held all their
number in line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
From Washington.
.Conevpo,dence.of the Alexandria Gazette.
Uash;nofon M 10

{CoFrevpo,dence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, Mar. II.
A session Of the new steering COM
mittee Of the House insurgents was held
this morning to prepare for conference
with democratic leaders which will be
held la,e today. The one element OF
doubt, they say, is whether the demo-
Gratis will hang together. The insur-
seats declare that they will be able 10
deliver the necessary votes, which. with
the solid democratic strength, would
make msj 1rity of the House. Some
of the democrats are suggesting that the
republicans name some o.hsr republican
than Cannon for speaker snd promis-
ing to give such man their vote,
Those New York magazine editors who
have been sssailiDg SPEAKER Cannon
have decided to continue the work even
if he is reelected. In the Office of out
look this decision vas reached at q con-
terence of editors yesterday In which as
sociale editor Theodore Roosevelt took
par. Members Of Congress have been
deluged With letters Tor months snd now
that the time for action is near they are
receiving many kilograms urging them
to vote against Speaker Csnnon's re-
election. Friends OF the speaker say
thst victory vote for Cannon and the
present rules is assured. Mr.. Watson, of
Indiana, who has led 10 the work Of
rounding up support for the speaker,
says there isn't the least bit of doubt
about It.
Speaker Cannon aud ex Representa-
tive Watson called st the White House
this forenoon, and bad long conference
with President Tat When The speaker
and Mr. Watson emerged from the
presidents Office they appeared 10 be 10
very good humOT. "We'se got 'em
licked" explained Watson. "By what
msjoritJf" the ex-representstive wss
asked. "Oh, we've got enough" re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
rae carmack murder TrlaI.

Nashville, Tenu., March l2.-Judge
Hart announced today that he 6lll de-
liver his charge TO the jury hat is irJ ing
Dol. Duucsn B. Cooper, Robin Cooper
and John D. Sharp for the murder CT
former Senator E w. Oarmsck, Mon.
day morning. He told the attorneys for
the defense hat they must finish today
so that State's Attorney JEFF Mccain oau
complete bis summing up tomorrow.
Attorney Washington for the defense
completed his argument, begun yester-
day, today. j. Mack Anderson closed
for the defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12

DIoGENEs II seems has e rival In az
Ial,as. The Greek philosopher msd'
a tab his habltation and denied himself
every human comfort. de ate his food
raw and lived almost 10 state of nature,
rivaliDg Nebuchsdnezzar in one OF the
chapters Of that unfortunate Babylonish
kings history. A lsborer work
ing on the grounds Of the Over
brook Asylum, at Verona, N. j., has
lived 10 the open air all winter. His
camp consists OF n barrel Illed with
straw, a stove built Of stones and mud
and with q sheet iron top, and a few
boxes. When the man returns to his
camp from work, he cooks his mScsrOni
and after supper gets into bis bsrrel head
hrst, the barrel lying on its side, with his
feet out tOwsrd the FIRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12

The unprscedentIy good showing mad'
by the fourth or newest class OF mid
shipmeu at the Naval Academy both 10
sch olsrsblp ard athletics, is attributed
by those 10 position to judge, to the
facl,that the newcomers have been free
from the annoyance Of hazing and run
ming which existed in previous years,
aud which prevented the youngsters
from applying themselves to their studies
or from engaging in athletics freely. 10
years gone by more than one yonngster
has had his ambition to become o naval
officer defested by this bullying. Young
men Of spirit after having been humfli-
sted and degraded by their older and
higher classmen are In 40 condition
mentally to properly pursue their studies
Hszing should not be cOuutenanced 10
this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
oARLIN AND THE "INsURGENTs.

Before leaving for New York last
night Representative Carlin gave out q
STA cement, In which he termed the de.
mands Of the insurgents Of the House
"prepostFrous."
81 do rot believe shy good can come
to the democratic party by coalition
with these disgruntled sorebecds," said
Mr.. Oarlin. ~ will support any or
raugemeut whereby change in the
rules would result, but am rot willing
to vote for any of The so-called insurgents
for speaker. II Speaker Cannon 10 to
be sapplanied, | will voc for republi-
can Of Jay own choice"
he asserted that the "iusurgent" band
should vote with the minority II It de-
sired a charge n the rules, instead Of
making demands for the democrats to
join forces with them to sat man OF
their choice. he intimsted that 3
spirited fight was to be expected when
the question reaches "a issue In the
House,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
The Stolen Necklace.

San Francisco, March New York
police we're notified today by San Fran
c SEQ officials to be on the look out for
the package shipped from here to New
York via the Wells Fargo Express Com
pany, which Is said 10 contain the $780,.
600 aecklace which Miss Jennie Croker
recently Lost at a soeisty function. The
necklace, the police say, Is being sent to
Hungary consigned to the mother Of q
man whom the police have under eur
yeillsnce. The reward for the return Of
the nscklsce, has been increased to $5,-
900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Rev. c, p. EIbert,s Condition

Baltimore, Mach 12.-No hope for
the recovery OF the mind Of Rev. CssFar
P. Ebert, former pastor Of St. Rather
ines Catholic Church, is held out today
by DR.. Charles G. Hill, the noted alier-
ist, who is head OF Mount Hope Retreat
where Father Ebert is coufaed, follow
Ing the disclosures that be hiss become
involved in debts Of about $3.50, 000
DR.. Hill said be thought Father Elbslt
would never be able TO resume bis
prIestly duties because the money making
manila nigh! develop again,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12

A FORMIDABLE movement, the pur-
pose of which is to induce Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson to modify or reverse
mis- recent decision in which he held that
-four bltaehed by nitrogen peroxide is an
adul,era.ed product under the food and
drugs act, is on foot. Secretary Wilson
will rssolutely stand by his decision. 81
am utterly hostile to having the peoples
food tempered WITH" dec AIRED the sec
reiary yesterday. ave want 70 know
thai what We eat is the pure product"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Murderer Sentenced.

Medina, o., March II Guy Rszor,
found guilty of msnslaughter last week
wss sentenced today to 20 years i'm
prsonment, the maximum penalty.
Razor WAS charged with shooting biz
sweetheart Orie Lee, while they were
buggy riding and leaving her body on
thelroad. He was indicted for murder
10 the first degree. The prosecution
held tba the girl was about 10 become
mother, aud Razor wished 10 get bel
out OF the way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Ministerial Crisis In Franco.

Paris, March 12.-The ministerial
crisis arising from The dnancisl difticul-
ties 10 which the republic Is involved,
became acute Today, aud there is little
hope of restoring harmony. Statements
indicate that the Cabinet is hopelessly
divided over the flaucisl policy. The
premier Ia reported to have ssked Minis
ter Of Commerce Crupp II be would &C
cept the finance portfolio 10 case Gail.
taux retires. The fall of Oaillanx will
probably mean that the income tax bill
which is still pending 10 the Ssnsts will
be greatly modified By that body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
noe Stranded Steamer Dino OK.

Boston, March l2.-Telephone sd-
vices from 0rl.sns, Mass, near where
the Metropolitan iIeighter Il. F. d.
mock lies stranded, say the vessel is
straining under fierce sea kicked up
by a forty-mile gale. Captain ThomP-
son and some Of his crew are still aboard,
and the revenue cutter Gresham and the
tugs sent from Boston are standing by.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
DsmsQes Awarded .

London, March 12.-Dsyid Lloyd.
George, chancellor of the exechequer
wat today given a verdict for S., zoo
|, against The People, Sunday newspaper.
The money will be given to charity.
This action is brought on account Of
charges made against the honor snt
character Of Lloyd George, OF the mos
wicked and cruel nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12

The decision of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, ANNOUNCED yesterday,
that cit Is unlawful for railroads to SC
adjust their schedules as to force COM
modtles into 8 particular city or port, "
is Of peculiar local interest. II it be un-
lawful to 80 discriuirs.e against
other cities 10 the railroad freight rates
must be equally unlawful The matter
is 50 plain as to need no bolstering 81
gument
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Funeral Of Murdered PRIEST

Newark, n. j., Msrch 1.-THE ives a
large Outpouing Of Polish residents Of this
city, today, at requiem mass offered for TIE
soul Of Rev. Erasmus Ansioue, who was shot
to death last Wednesday by sssassins % the
rectOry Of It. Stanislaus Polish Catholic
Church. The services we're held in the church
OF which the priest was rector at the time be
was killed, There was no disorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
The New York Stock Market.

New York. March 11.-After little sho "
of strength at the end of the first fifteen min
utes of trading, the market became exceed
ingly narrow aud price movements in the
balance Of the hour were limited to small
fractions. The dullnesi suddenly disappeared
shortly before noon, when q number OF heavy
buying orders were executed in a number Of
leading stocks. his buying caused some Of
the brisk advances and induced hurried Gov
ering Of shorts by the room traders. AT mid
day the market ruled strong and fairly active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Center Fielder Barred.

Martin, Tex, March 1l.-For en-
gazing in q fight with Arbie Latham in
the Darlington Hotel today, Oy. Ssy-
mour, the famous center fielder of The
G ats was barred from the prsctice Of
the Giants by Manager MtGfsW. His
name was ordered stricken from the
club,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
Mueller Indicted.

Biliimore, March 12.-The grand
jury for Baltimore county, returned on
indictment at To~son this afternoon
charging Joseph John Mueller, with the
deiibera.ed murder of his sweetheart,
Reginia Reed. on last Mon1ay night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
WANTED.

A lady Of experience desires a situation as
sTENOGRAPHER and CASHIER. She Ia
also experlsneed in typewriting. Address
Miss S. McPHEETERS, 10s south Washing
tor street. mario Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-12
TRUCKER

Here's your chance; 80 acre farm miles to
Alexandria, to Washington; successful az
truck farm; large apple orchard; S-room
house. Rent 70 qlick renter per year 500.
ROBERT ELLIOTT,
Real Estate Agent,
msyii 81 ~ South Royal street.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
Continued next week
CONTEST NOTICE

Department of the Interior, U. &. Land Office, Camden, Ark, Des. !, 1908
 X sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by
 CHARLES H. FUTILE, contestant against H. E. No. 27170. made Nov 10, 1903, for SW4 of NEl See. I, T. , S., R, 30 W., by Joseph w. Williams, contestee, in which it is alleged that the said Joseph w. Will Hams has been absent from the above entry and abandoned the same for about four years past. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said said allegation at 10 o'clock u. m., on Jan. h, 1909, before w. L. Parker, clerk, at his office in Mena, Ark, and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on Jan. 2, 1909, before the Reg ister and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Camden, Ark. The said contestant having in a proper affidavit filed Dec. j. 1908, set | forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this no- tice can not be made, it is hereby or dered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication. Fl. G. Friedman, Register.
 F. NJ. Mallory, Receiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department or the Interior. u S. Land Office, Camden. Ark. Nov. 90. 1908
 A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by iSAM C.. BISHOP, contestant against homestead entry No, 2507i, made Nov. 2l. 1901, for Swi4 NWit and East a North West l4 of Section 2B, and SEi4 MEL of Sec. 21. T. 6 S., k. 3l w., by Ma than Conner. contestee, in which it k alleged that the said Nathan Conner wholly aban' doned the said tract and changed his resi- dence therefrom for more than six months next prior to the ex piration of the first five years after the date Of entry. Said par ies are hereby notified to appear, respond, and offer evidence touching said allegation at l0 o'clock a, m, on Jan. l2, 1909, before r.. 1T. Poe, N. F., at his office in Gfannis, Ark, and that final hearing will he held at le O clock a. m., on Jan. p 1909 before the Reg lsier and Receiver at the | nted states land offi ce fin Camden, Ark.
 The said contestant having in proper af fidaVit filed Nov. M. 1908, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed thai such no- tice be given by due and proper publication,
 II. C. Friedman Register.
 F. l.. Mallory, Receiver.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

has got to do you till we get home I
 don't shin up any more telegraph poles today"
 Would it not be best for Mir Win thrope to rest during the noon hours?'' ''Fraid not, Miss Jenny. We're not on t'other side of Jordan yet, and
 there's no rest for the weary this side"
 What odd expressions you use. MT. Blake!"
 Just giving you the reverse applica- ton of one of those songs they jolly
 us with in the mission churches" I'm sure. Mfr. Blake
 Me. too. Miss Jenny! So, as that's settled, we'll be moving. Chuck some
 live coals in the pot. and come on" He started of, weapons in hand. Winthrope made languid effort to
 take possession of the pot But Miss
 Leslie pushed him aside. and wrap ping all in the antelope skin, slung 1t upon her back.
 "The brute!" exclaimed Winthrope.
 ''To leave such load for you, when
 he knew that can do so little,"
 The girl met his outburst with a brave attempt at smile. Please try
 to look at the bright side. Mir Win thrope. Really, believe he thinks it
 is best for us to exert ourselves"
 He has other opinions with which
 we of the cultured class would hardly agree, Miss Leslie. Consider his com mand that we shall go thirsty until be permits us to return to the cliffs The mans impertinence is intoler- able. I shall go to the river and drink when I choose"
 'Oh, but the danger of malaria," Nonsense. Malaria, like yellow lever. comes only from the bite of certain species of mosquitoes. If we
 have the fever, it will be entirely his fault. We have been bitten repeated y this morning, and all because he must compel us to come with him to his infected lowland."
 "Still, I think we should do what MT. Blake says"
 My dear Miss Genevieve, for your take will endeavor not to break with he fellow. Only, you know, it is ieuced hard to keep ones temper
 when one considers what bounder-- what an unmitigated cad stop, l will not listen to another sord" exclaimed the girl, and she hurried after Blake. leaving Win ,hrope staring in astonishment My word." he muttered. can it ,e, after all I've done-and him, of all he low fellows"
 He stood for several moments in
 ieep thought. The look on his sallow ace was far from pleasant.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
NOTICE TO o1rIEr TITI.E.

Notice is hereby given that on No vember l9. 1908, Andrew J. Bailey filed in my office, his petition to the Chancery court of Polk county, Ar kansas, praying that said court at it's October term, 1908, by it's decree con firm and quiet his title to the follow ing described lands situated in Polk county, Arkansas, to-wit: The N of NWt of Sec. g, all in township | South, Range 32 West,
 Therefore, all persons who claim any interest in said lands or any part thereof are hereby warned and called upon to appear in said court within seven weeks from this date and show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted and why the title of said petitioner to said lands and every part thereof, should not be quieted and confirmed. Given under my hand this lgth day of November, 1908.
 II. J Green, 497 Clerk Polk Chancery Court
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14
LEGAL, NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

OMMISSIONER'S SALE.
 Notice is hereby given that in pur- suance of the authority md directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court of Polk county made and entered on the 2+th day of Mo- vemher, 1908. in certain cause (No. 432), then pending therein between Josephine l.. Dunn, complainant. and Milo B. Terry and Alice Terry, de- fendants. the undersigned. as com missioner Of said court, will offer for safe at public vendue to the highest bidder at the southeast door or en- trance of the county court house, in which said court is held, in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales. on the 2nd day of January, l909, the following described real estate, to-wit:
 Commencing at the southwest corner of the east half of lot No. l5. Eureka addition to Mena, Arkansas, and run ming 71 feet due east; thence north l50 feet: thenca west 75 feet: thence south l50 feet to the place of beginning, in the city of Mena, Polk county. Ark.
 Terms of Sale On credit of three months, theapurchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of ( per cent per annum from date of sale un- til paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold io secure the pay ment Of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 2nd day of December, 1908.
 Fl. J Green,
 Commissioner In Chancery
The Mena weekly star., 1909-01-14

No gentleman would press his suit at such time as thisi"
 Really now, fancy I have always comported myself as q gentleman"
 "A trifie too much so, truth to say!" she retorted.
 Ah. indeed However, this is now quite another matter. Has it not oc- cured to you, my dear that this entire experience of ours since that beastly ctorm is accompanying 2"
 "You--you dare say such a thing I'll go this instant and tell Mir Blakel Ill.,"
 Begging your pardon, madam-but are you prepared to marry that bar. barous clodhopper?"
 Marry What do you mean, sir?"
 Precisely that. It Is question of marriage, if you'll pardon me. And. you see, l hatter myself that when It comes to the point. it will not be Blake, but myself"
 "Ah, indeed And if should pre-. fer neither of you?"
 Begging your pardon-I fancy you wiN honor mo with your hand. my dear. For one thing. you admit that 1 am 8 gentleman
 "Oh, indeed!"
 One moment, please! am trying to intimate to you, as delicately as pos sible, how-er-embaTass you would find 1t to have these little oc- cnrrenees-ab above all, today soised abroad to the vulgar crowd, or even among your friends" What do you mean? What do you want?" cried the girl, staring at him with deepening fear in her bewil- dered eyes. Believe me, my dear, 1t grieves me to so perturb you but--er-love must have it's way you know" You forget There is Mir. Blake"
 "Ah, to be sure! But really now you would not ask. or even permit him to murder me; and one is not legally bound. you know. to observe prom. ises-a pledge of silence. for example when extorted under duress. under 1 violence. you know" Miss Leslie looked the Englshman up and down. her brown eyes spar king with quickreturning anger. He l met t~her scorn with smile of snug eomplacency. "Cad" she cried. and turning her back upon him, she set out across the 1 plain after Blake.