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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
Sixty-first Congress.
Second Session.
Washington, Dec. Z.
SENATE,

The credentials of Mr.. Fountain l..
Thompson, democrat, appoined senator
from North Dakota, 10 succeed the late
Martin N. Johnson, we're presented Ia
the Seusts today by Senator McOumber.
Mr.. Thompson vas escorted to the
desk by Mr.. McOumber and took cath.
He vas given seat in the rear Of The
democratic side.
Senator'S Hale and Blcon, the com.
mittee to wait on the president, report
ed to the Senate that their mission had
been performed. Secretary Lslts i'm
medialely appeared, delivered the presI.
dents annual message to Congress and
its reading vas at once begun.
simultaneously copies of the message
we're laid on the desk OF each senator.
AS the reading progressed, senators
paid less attention. Some went out sud
others engaged their neighborS in cor.
veTsatiop,
Senator Bailey, introduced a resOlu.
ton fixing the hour OF daily meeting for
the Senate a! 2 o'clock p. m.
1t was agreed to adjourn over until
Friday noon. Mr.. Hale said senators
desire time for departmental business
aud to attend the Waterways Congress.
1t was understood that q further ad.
journment will then be taken until
Monday.
HOUSE.
About $50 members Of the House
we're In their seats when the reading Of
lhs presidents message began, at 1917,
/ minute after the executive clerk, Mr..
Lstia, appeared 10 the corridor with the
document in his hand.
Pages began distributing uuon the men,
be:s' desks as soon as Mr.. Latts sppesr-
ed. Fully third Of The members 10 at
tendance paid DO attention whatever to
the executive communication but con-
tluued an animated conversation with
their near neighsors. The reading
clerks plugged at breakneck speed with
The evident Intention of Flushing 1t as
soon as possible.
Before the reception of the message
the House listened 10 the usual morning
prayer from Chaplain Ooudsn and sp-
proved the report OF the COMMITTEES sent
to notify President Taft that the Con.
gress was In session aud ready for busi.
ness. Several chairmen Of committees
secured unanimous consent to have
printing done at government expense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

secretaries of the State Anti Saloon
League, that the temperance forces will
make a determined fight at the forth
coming session OF the legislature to have
a bill passed giving the people an op.
portunity to vote on statewide prohi-
billion. Mt. McAllister had better not
trJ to force bis radical ideas Ia Virginia,
bat let we'll enough alone and stick to
local option. HeshOuld remember what
happened 10 Alabama just week ego.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
BoIIermakers aud Tankmeu Strike.

Schenectady, N. Y, Dec. THE
boilermAkers' aud tankmen employed
10 the Schenectady plant Of The Amerl-
can Locomotive Company, $50 10 ell,
q1it work today because they OH 'cted
to the presence 10 the shops OF men who
have been employed 10 take the time on
all work dJne, a preliminary step, the
bOilermsktrS say, TO the establishment
of the so.called standard time system.
No effort has yet been made to settle
the dispute,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

Drop by drop the of ensive discharge
caused by Nasal Cstarrh falls from the back
of the nose into the throat, setting up an in
fsmmstion that is likely TO mean Chronic
Bronchitis. The most sa'iifsctory remedy
for Catsrrh is Ely's Cream Balm, and the
follows even the frs. application
cannot be told in words Don't suffer a day
longer from the dis,o fort Of Nasal Cstarrh.
Cream Balm is sid by ell Druggists for 80
cents, or mailed By Ely Bros, So Warren
street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
APPROACHING WEDDING.

General and Mrs. Edward West
Nichols, oil Lexington, have sent out In
vItatlons for the wedding Of Miss Lily
LaWrtnce Rust, daughter OF Mrs. Nichols
by her first husband, the late Lawrence
Rust, TO Thomas Miller Fendsll, Of
Washington and L)udOun county. The
ceremony will be performed on Wednss-
day afternoon, December ID, 10 Robert E.
Lee Memorial Church at Lexington aud
will be followed by q large reception at
the residence OF Gan. and Mrs.. Nichols.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
The Phenix Insurance cvmplny.

New York, Dec. wv. I. Gray,
former auditor OF the Continental 10.
sursnce Company, who was yesterday
made president of the Phenix Insurance
Company OF Brooklyn, succeeding Geo.
P. Shelton, the deposed president, tadsy
issued a statement to The agents OF the
company, declaring the company WAS
still 10 good financial condition, despite
The 81 900, 900 less 1t Is said 10 have
analainfd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
Another Comet Discovered.

Princeton, N. J, Dec. 7 "A new
comet, in the constellation Auhgs, NOV.
log slowly north and visible With three.
Inch telescope, was discovered last night
by Zaseheus Daniel, who holds the Thaw
In astronomy at Prluceton
University. It's position is right ascen-
sion OF 6 hours 16 minutes and Its de-
clination about "a degrees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
AUCTION SALE
RHR.F. Knox. Auctioneer.


DY VIRTUE OF deed of trust made By
- BeI j,min +. Strickler and wife bearing
date on the twenty third day of November,
nineteen hundred and saver, and duly Of rec.
ord in the land re 'ords Of the city of Alexan.
dra, Virginia, in deed book Numbered 56,
page S76, and at the request Of the party
therein secured. default having been made in
tie payment Of one OF the interest notes in
said deed OF trust describe |, the ldersign :
ed trustee will ofsr for sale at public auction
on
FRIDAY the twenty fourth day Of December
nineteen hundred and nine, ct twelve O'Clock
m. in front Of the Royal street entrance to the
market building, all that lot Of ground with
the improvements thereon, 10 the city Of
Alexandria, Va snl bounded as follows, TO
wit:
Beginning at the intersection Of the south
side OF Prince street with the esst side Of ST.
Asaph street, ami running thence east on
Prince street "a feet inches; thence south
parallel with St. Asaph street. go feet, to
Ruben's line; thence west wish thst line "A
feet inches to 81. Assph street, and thence
north on st. Assph street 80 feet to the begin.
ming.
Terms Of sale cash. Cost OF conyeyancing
at the expense Of the purchaser.
dec7 ID ISAAC EICHRERG, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

CURING The month ofNoVember there
we're sixty.three sail and steam vessels
bull! 10 the UOited states, according to
the report OF Ire Bureau Of Navigation,
Strange that the owners did not wait
till Congress passed a subsidy bill as
Mr.. Taft will urge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dsc. Trading st the openi- e
Of The stock market was small and without
feature, Price changes were irregular. After
the first few MINUTES OF trading the tone be-
came strong and later a strong upward move.
ment developed The market was dull in the
late forenoon, the loom waiting for the release
Of the presidents massage. That document
was regarded fA-orably and moderate buying
followed its reading,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

and more would have gained the priv.
lege hsd not Representative Mann OBJ.
jected.
Soon after the reading OF the message,
the House adjourned until Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
pierce's Immunity Plea Sustsised.

Austin, Tex Dec. Judge Oal.
houn today sustained lhe Immunity plea
Of Fl. Csy Pierce, oil maguAte, charged
with peijary and false swearing, and
ordered the jury to return a verdict OF
tcqulttsl. Pmree was free fifteen min.
ules after the case was called today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
DIED.

At the residence Of her son-in.Iaw, Alonzo
Adams. Warrington, ID. C.. Sunday evening,
December T. Mrs. AMIR E. sHOCk. aged
~ years. Funeral from Wheauey's chapel,
tomorrow, Wedutsday st IL
O'clock. Relatives aud friends invited. In
erment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

In anticipation of strike Of the Paris DO
lice. the government today gave secret orders
TO the 80, O00 troops that are In Paris and its
tnVirons to be ready for police duty in the
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

OUARTERMAsTERs' o6ice Fort Myer,
~ Virginia. December eth. 1909. A public
auction Of flty-two (5I) HoTses. Carriages
and other vehicles, Furniture, Harness, Mat
tresses, Cooking Ranges, Stoves and lot of
other condsmned property, vail take place at
this pest, OF $50 ., m, WedDesdsy. Deem.
Der Sth, 1919. Terms-cash. w. w WHIT
SIDE, Captain and. Qlarssrmastsr 18th Cav
airy, asc6 q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

ia truss is properly fitted, / will not cause
discomfort. You can set such tiff you 20
to Lsadbeatsr'A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
Art Objects, Bric-a-Brac, JeweIry, SiIverware,
Lamps. &C.. for Xmas Gifts.

ainga interesting kinds allie
including works
AID
svewa
Artistic Hammered Brass Artc Beautiful Gas Oil and Electric amps Eer Res
Shades Candstck besides
forn make selection of Holiday Gifts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07
DRY GOODS.

k-sThis store as full Of bright. hold
he wild
Jewelry Umbrella free
boxed
Holiday Shopping helpful
selecting gifts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-12-07

HE positive statement lie made By
RsV J, D, McAllsIsr, one Of the Geld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
WHEAT MARKET
 GROWS VERY DULL Bull Campaign Has Lost Its
 Strength NO CHANGE IN PRICES Corn and Provisions Close Steady and
0 CHANCE IN PRICES
Corn and Provisions Close Steady and Oats Firm-Crippled Wire Service Has Tendency To Restrict
 Operations.

Chicago, February 1.-The bull cam paign in wheat lapsed into extreme dull ness today and prices moved within mar row limits closing quotations showing almost no change from yesterdays final figures. Corn and provisions closed easy and oats firm. As the leading bulls gave the wheat market support on all weak spots demand was not active, and prices during the greater part of the session were a trihe below the closing prices of the day.
 Crippled wire service had a tendency to restrict operations on change. feature of the trading was renewed selling of the July delivery, which caused that op- ton to rule comparatively weaker than nearby deliveries. Poor demand for cash wheat here and an extremely slack de- mand for flour at all principal milling cen ters in this country were the chief factors in the situation. During the day May delivery sold between $i.13h and S1.142s, and closed at $1.14A. July closed at $l. Predictions of a liberal increase in ship ments of corn from interior points had depressing effect on the market for that grain, sentiment in the pit being bearish nearly all day. Some leading cash inter- ests were made the sellers. At the close prices were a shade to 1sc below the pre- vious close, with May at 6512@655sc and July at 64BQ65c.
 Oats scored a further advance on buying by leading longs and cash interests, May advancing to 5414c. a new high point for the season. A good demand for cash grain here by eastern shippers was an influential factor. At the close prices were 1sc to 9sQ12c above yesterdays final duotations May closed at 5414c and July at 4S7kc Provisions were weak on sell- Ing by western packers. The selling was based largely on liberal receipts of live hogs, all western packing center prices being 5Q716c to 121ac below the previous close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
BETTER BUSINESS
 ON MORRIS AVENUE

The cool weather which has prevailed for a day or two has stimulated business in produce lines on Morris avenue and while green stuffs are somewhat scarce trade is moving along brisklY and the commission merchants along the avenue report favorably on their business.
 Few changes are noted in prices Bald win apples have advanced to $6 a barrel and Florida oranges are up to S2.50 Irish potatoes have advanced to $1.10 a bushe
 Eggs are becoming more plentiful, in consequence of which the market is weak ening and drop in prices on the staple is promised within the next few days Yesterdays quotation on eggs was 2S cents a dozen, which has been the standing price for several days.
 Meats were 21a points off yesterday. The market has been reasonably steady for the past week, advancing a few points and then declining. Yesterdays quota tions were a fraction of a cent lower than they have been for several days.
 The grain market is advancing and flour and meal are going out of sight Fancy patent Hours are selling for $7 barrel and the second patents quoted at $6 Meal has advanced to S4 cents a bushel and corn is up to S5 cents. A slight ad- vance is also noted in oats and bran
 The cotton market is off slightly, strict good midding being quoted at 90 cents yesterday.
 The following prices were quoted yester- day on Morris avenues:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
Hubbard Bros. 6 Co.'s Letter.

New York, February 17.-tSpecial)- A very dull market without any ten- dency to indicate whether spinners would buy more freely in the near fu- ture. On the contrary the demand for cotton goods is stated to have fallen off during the last few days. Light receipts are expected to follow the re- cent cold and stormy weather through out the south. Although the market was slightly lower the disposition is to look for better market abroad on account of this lighter movement It is now thought probably that tenders will be made on March from our stock, because of the light demand from spin ners. The general disposition is to be long of the market. especially of the new crop on the belief that while tIde may be slow at present. in the not far distant future it will improve. We see no short selling from any source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
POSTAL EMPLOYES
 FORM ASSOCIATION

New York, February 1.-The annual report of the Mackay companies, which own the stocks of the numerous tele- graph and cable companies, including the Commercial Cable company and the vari- ous companies constituting the land line system known as the Postal Telegra ph, was given out yesterday.
 With reference to the employees, the re- port says:
 ''The Postal Telegraph Employees asso- ciation, which was formed under the auspices of the Postal Telegraph company shortly after the strike of 1907, now has practically all of the employees of that company enrolled as members, the num- Der having increased during the past year.
 "The employees of the Commercial Cable and Postal Telegraph systems have in- vested their savings very largely in the shares of the Mackay companies, their holdings now being about S2,OO000O, par Value,'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
STOCK MARKET IS
 WITHOUT FEATURE
Speculative Interest Suffers
 From Stagnation
WORST SINCE ELECTION
Bond Division Is Most Active, But Memphis Cause Partial Re- sion of Congress Has It's Ef-
 feet On Tariff Speculation.

New York, February 17-Only scant material for comment could be found in today's torpid stock market. Speculative interest was more stagnant than at any time since before the national election. The few stocks which moved appreeiably from some special causes were without any sympathetic effect on the general list. The bond division still offered a sharp contrast to the stagnation of the stock market, although the volume of transactions there also fell away.
 Dealers report the general conditions in the bond market excellent and designate the situation as approaching frenzied appetite for investment The halt in the trade revival appears to nullify the effect of abundant money resources in that de- partment of the securities market. The contents of the annual report of the Pressed Steel Car company and the un- favorable views expressed by its president over railroad prospects kept attention fixed on the subject today.
 Another reduction in copper quotations hero and in London was contributory factor. The gloomy feeling in the steel trade was deepened by reiterated reports of a coming cut in prices.
 The fixing of March 15 as the date Tor the calling of the extra session of Con- gress gave renewed life to the discussion of the coming tariff revision and to re- ports of probable divergencies of views in the dominant political party which may prolong the settlement of the new schedules. As no effective trade revival is looked for until these schedules are de- termned, this possibility of delay was of chilling influence on the speculative part.
 Published reports of the programme being followed by E. H. Hartman to build up his health had the effect of arousing some misgivings on that subject Money rates are unaffected.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par value, $5,Sso,0O0.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
COTTON MARKET
 Is IRREGULAR The Trading Is Quiet And Close
 Is Steady
CONTINUED DRY WEATHER
Reports of Better Spot Demand From Memphis Causes a Partial Re- covery of Prices Toward the
 Close of Days Trading.

New York, February 17.-F fluctuations in cotton were narrow and irregular today, with trading quiet and the close barely steady at a net decline of 1 to 4 points, Sales were estimated at 125.OOO bales.
 The market opened steady at unchanged prices to an advance of points on a re- newal of yesterdays covering movement, but cables were under expectations, and right after the call active months eased off to a net loss of l to 3 points under liquidation and local selling for turn. Continued dry weather in the southwest and the light estimates for tomorrow's receipts at leading points encouraged sup port at the decline and during the middle session the market recovered to about or a shade over last nights finals.
 Demand failed to broaden on the ad- vance, however, and shortly after mid day selling by New Orleans sent prices into low ground for the day, active months showing a loss of about to 6 points Reports of a better spot demand from Memphis caused a partial recovery toward the close, but there was no snap to the buying, and last prices were only a little up from the lowest.
 Southern spot markets officially reported early were generally unchanged. New England mills are said to be bidding 1sc under the market and with holders re- fusing to grant concessions eastern belt handlers say the situation resembles deadlock Manchester advices are con fiicting, with one of today's cables claim ing that stocks of goods are accumulating
 Receipts at the ports today 24745 bales, against 29,909 last week and 2, 3S0 last year.
 For the week ,0O0 bales, against 2O1, ,S91 last week and O,495 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans S6S3 bales. against 4S19 last year, and a Hous- ton 337O bales, against 32F last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18

good middling. 5.S4d: middling. 514d; low middling. 494d; good ordinary, 4.54d ordi- nary, 4.19d.
 The sales of the day were S0oo bales, of which 500 were for speculation and export and included 7500 American. Re- ceipts, 5ls60o bales, including 40 600 Amer ican. Futures opened and closed steady; February, 5.05d; February March, 5.0412G; i; March-April. 5.O5d; April-May 5.06d May June, 5.O71ad; June-July. 5.0Sd; July-Au- gust. 5.O9d; August-September 5.0313d i; September October 99d October-Novem- Der 4.961ad; November-D December. 4941sd; December-January, 4.931hd; January Feb ruarY, 4.921ad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-18
New York Cotton Futures.
 nnnr HinI,
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Quiet middling, 7-16c; net receipts, 701; gross receipts, 7101; sales, 300; stock, 157 ,0SS; exports to Great Brit ain, 9174.
 New Orleans: Middling, 9 7-16c; net re- ceipts, S6S3; gross receipts, S6SS; sales 1750; 1; stock, 31S,0S3; exports to the continent, $500; coastwise. SS2.
 Mobile: Steady; middling, 9l2c: net re- eeipts, 742 gross receipts, TAP; sales, 925; stock 56S0S; coastwise, 972.
 Savannah: Steady; middling, 9 5-16c; net receipts, 2033; gross receipts, 2O39 sales, 69S; stock, 110 9S5 exports to the contf- nent, 1921; coastwise, S27
 Charleston Firm; middling, 3-16c; net receipts, 256; gross receipts. 256; stock, 2OS35.
 Wilmington Quiet; mddling, 9 3-16c; net receipts 244 gross receipts, 244; stock, 6774
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 91kc; net re- eeipts, 113S; gross receipts 113S; sales, 5S1: stock, 4,67S; coastwise. 945.
 Baltimore: Nominal middling, 97sc; gross receipts, 345; stock, 2255O.
 New York: Quiet; middlng, 9.S5e; gross receipts, 7095; stock, 151,S27; exports to the continent, 400.
 Boston: Quiet; middling 9.S5c; net re- ceipts, 100 gross receipts, 22S1.
 Phladelphia Quiet; middling, 10. .1Oc; net receipts, s1; gross receipts, PSI; stock, 3S35
 Port Townsend Net receipts, 4108; gross receipts, 4l03 exports to Japan, 41o3.
 Jacksonville: Net receipts, 4103; gross receipts, 26i; coastwise, 264.
 Total today, at all ports, net: 24,745; exports to Great Britain, 9174; exports to the continent. 5521; exports to Japan 4l03; stock, S76,9jS.
 Consolidated, at all ports, net: 96.749; exports to Great Britain, 49,291; exports to France, 146O4; exports to the conti nent. 2S,S16: exports to Japan, 6603.
 Total since September 1, at all ports, net: 7,94S191; exports to Great Britain, 2,721 ,SS1; exports to France 7776S5; exports to the continent, 2,51s6l4; exports to Ja- pan, 122, S95; exports to Mexico, TOOL