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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
STILL A MYSTERY.

Four years ago today the mutilated
body of George N. Curtin was brought
to the surface by TWO men who Wero en-
gagged 10 dragging for an anchor IL the
dock adjoining the slip of the Washing.
ton and Alexandra ferry. The young
man had been missing for two weeks,
and the authorities from that day to this
have been unable to trace him since he
was last seen alive on the front step OF
house ON Princess street, near Lee,
about half. pas! two o'clock on the pre-.
vious Christmas morning. Many sus.
poets we're taken In custody during sew
ersl weeks that followed the hodipg OF
the body, aud 81 tunes 1t looked as
though the murderer or murderers we're
In the net, but all pr owed to be cold trails,
and the brutal murder and subsequent
casting into the river of his remains is
one Of Alexandria's most mysterious
murder mysterious. The manner IN
which Curtin had been butchered showed
that more than one person WAS engaged
In his murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
PERSONAL.

Miss Virginia Corse, of Fanquier, Is
visiting Miss Cummings on Cameron
street.
Mr.. Richard M. Latham, who fell on
The Ice at the corner of Cameron and
Royal streets few nights ago and serl-
ously Injured bis back, has been taken
to the Alexandria Hospital tor treat
msnt.
Mr.. James A. Jsvlns and Mr.. D. A.
Preltymap, who recently moved to
Washington with their families, nave
returned to this city.
Quite number of tbs 5ourg people
of alexandria we're very pleasantly en-
tertained with music, vocal and instru-
mental, Last evening, BY the Misses
Grace Blackwell and LYDIA Simpson 10
the parlors of The Braddock House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
FUSER AL,

The funeral OF the late Archie Form.
sbill, a Washington, Alexandria aud
Mount Vernon Railway motormap, who
fell from car into Little Hun Ing
cresk near Mount Vernon Wednesday
afternoon end was drowned, took place
this afternoon from the residence OF Mr..
W. J. B. Duncan, GIT north Columbus
street. The services we're conducted BY
Rev. W. J. Morton, rector of Christ
Church, and Rev. Joseph B. ssvler,
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. The gpallbearers we're Harry
Arnold, L. Bssbm, Bernard Cline,
Frank Heisley, William E. Latham,
IT,, and 9. K. Ballard. The employees
OF the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway Company sent
besutifal foral tribute. The interment
was 10 Bethel Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
LAST SERVICE.

Last night at the First Baptlst
Church Rev. w. NJ. Poisal, pastor OF
the Bethany NJ. P Church, preached the
last sermon OF the week Of prayer sery.
Ices. His theme was the Revelation OF
Jesus Christ, God manifested 10 the
FLESH" Hs showed how the heavens
cauu1t explain GODS love, the flowers
cannot explain 1t, nor can the most
learned philosopher. I. Is only when
God reveals Himself 10 His con born OF
woman that His love shines forth In Its
prestlne, clearpess. He came bringing
life and Immortality TO light The meet
Jugs have been most pleasant and profit
able to all who have attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

At the regular messing of Potomac
Lodge, No. 50, I. o. 0. F., be!d last
night at their hall, Grand Master Edwin
P. Turner, who made an eff ;isl vista
tioD, was received BY committee OF i've
aud introduced to the lodge. After q
very cordial welcome BY Noble Grand
q. E Arnold, q reception was held
" hen the visitors aud the local members
became acquainted aud had warm hand
shake with the grand master. Degree
Master W. L. Martin Was on hsnd ana
wen. through with aoms OF the WORK OF
the degrees which was highly appreciated
as 1t was instructive aud interesting.
The address by the grand mater was
foe, mastery and elegant portrayal ofthe
great work the order Is doing 10 this State
and OF the home and work of orphan.
age located at Lynchburg. After speech
es By Messre. Green, OF Rhode leland,
A. B. @. salsers, oil 5arapts Lodge, and
and Rev. Edgar Carpenter, Deputy
Grand Master @. W. O'MeRra Installed
the following officers In very impressive
manner: Noble Grand, W. E. latham,
| IT,; vice grand, L. E. stsrnelI; record.
iup secretary, W. A. Conway; financial
secretary W. E. Latham, sr.; treasurer,
L. Morgan Davis; chaplain, Edgar LSles;
assistant chaplain, N. L. Williamson;
Warden Gao. r. Smith; right support 10
uoble grand, A. J. Ball; left support
noble grand, N. R. Davis; rlg bt support
50 vics grand, J. q. Mount; left sup.
port 10 vice grand, q. 0. Thornton; 3.
). s., J. J. Minor; L. 6. s., Gaorge
Southland; inside guard, +. <. MakelV;
outside guard, frank PeverelI. After
cigars had been distributed and pleas.
antries INDUCED In, the lodge closed
near The midnight hour, all feeling that
il had bean good for them to have been
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
RAR ASSOCIATION,

The Bar Association of the Sixteenth
judicial circuit composed OF the city OF
Alexandria and the counties of Alexsn.
dria, Fairfax and Prince William meet
at ii O'Clock this morning at the Office
of Its president, Col. Frsnols l.. Smith
Dol. Smith presided and Mr.. r. G. Fin.
uey vas secretary. The attendance vas
large and the discussions interesting. The
committee appointed By the president
at the lss! meeting to draft constitution
| and bylaws made Its report which With
| few minor changes was adopted.
The president vas requested to sp'
,int G committee on ethics and 10 re.
D )rt q. the next meeting.
The next annual meeting will be held
10 tbia city next January.
After the adjournment the members
of ths association by invitation proceeded
to the residence of Dol. Smith wh re
they were moat Hospitality entertained
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The price of oysters has advanced.
The January term OF the Corporate q
Court will begin Monday.
The infant daughter of Oscar snd
Laura Southland died at her parents
home, 429 Wilkes street., laat night.
There was small supply of country
produce 10 market This morning. There
was 70 material change 10 prices from
those Of the past fe1 weeks.
Mrs. Cora Wilkins cot of one OF he,
fingers while engaged in splitting kind.
ling wood a. her home on south Fairfax
street thls afternoon.
The temperature moderated this morn
log and at O'Clock th!s evening The
mercury stood at $50. The skies has
been cl:sr With bright sunshine.
The rise In the price of pork in The
big markets was rea:cted here today
when sausage sold In the market at from
s to 90 cents pound.
Tomorrow will be Anti S.loon League
Day 10 this city and strSices vii! bt
held Ia several churchts according to an
nouncemen.s previously made In tht
Gazslte.
I At the First Baptist Church tomorrow
morning the subject of Rev. ". F. Wat
sons sermon will be "6oulwlnning IL
the New Year" At night represents
tive of the Anti.SJloon League vii
make az address,
The executive committee of the Sun
day School Workers Association will
meet 10 the Sunday school room of the
Methodist Protestant Church tomorrow
afternoon st o'clock for The purpose oil
arranging a programme for ihe regula,
meeting on the frs. Sunday in February,
Armour & Co., who have recently
purchased the properly At the northeast
corner of Cameron sGd Henry Streets
will begin the erection Of their new plan
on that site next month, The work o.
removing the brick buildings will bs
commenced within the next few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
REVIVAL SERVICES.

Revival services will bsgIn q! Trinity
Methodist Episcopsl Church tomorrow.
There will be preaching at II s. N. by
Rev. ]. NJ. Pitcher, D. D., in the 10.
tarest of the Auti.salnon League. There
sill be PREACHING a. 1880 a. 10. by the
psstor. On Monday at 7:90 p. N. Rev.
J. B Sewer will conduct the seryices
on Tuesday at 1880 O'Clock, by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter: on Wednesday al
7:3O o'clock, by Rev. Osborn Belt; on
Tbulsiay at 7'30 O'Clock, Raw. ]. NJ,
Holmes, aud on Friday at 1880 O'Clock,
By Rev. E. E. Marshall, pastor Of North
Capital NJ. E. Church, Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
MURDER IN TIE FIRST DEGREE

Mr.. S. g. Brent, commemorative
attorney, closed the argument tor the
state shortly before 5 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon 10 the trial, 10 the Corpora.
tiou court, OF Henry Smith, colored,
for com plicity in the murder of Walter
F. Schultz, and few minutes later the
case VAS given to the jury.
After dsliberatiog about 90 hour The
iory we're escorted to supper, court hsV.
irg 10 the meantime taken recess until
1880 O'Clock.
The Jury returned to the court room
10 aboot an hour ct which time num-
Der of peraons, mostly white, were 90
the pavement snxious to get into the
room out of the biting wind, also tof
the purpose OF hearing the verdict. Ihe
door was locked and policemen was
standing within. Comparatively le"
were allowed to enter.
At7:45 O'Clock the jury entered Inc
court room and asked definition OF the
crime of murder, and ita different de-
grees.
Judge Barley read the section In the
code relating to murder.
The jury retired and OF 6:l5 there
was a knock on the door Of their room,
and when the city sergeant responded
he was informed that the jlry had reach.
ed verdict
Jadge Barley WAS not ia the room 81
the time, bat he was quickly summoned
and the jury entered.
After the roll had been called. the
fore map, j. d. Jones, handed The dep
nty clerk the following YER lio:
"We, the jury, fine Henry Smith
guilty of murder in the first degree"
The Jury WAS then polled and eacn
member announced that the above VAS
bis verdict.
Mr.. r. D. Btumback moved sn ar.
rest of Judgment and the setting aside OF
the verdict as contrary TO the law and
evidence 10 the casa.
Judge Barley announced that nc
would hear arguments on the motion al
the next term OF the court, ana hs or
dsred that Smith be returned to jail.
The condemned man manifested nc
uneasiness after the verdict had been
| read, and later walked away with the
officers apparently 10 as undiataroec
frame of mind or when he entered the
court house.
In dischargiug the jury Judge Barley
thanked the members for their services.
They lett for their homes in Ohsrlottes'
Vile this morning.
Smith still asserts that he is Innocent
OF the crime With which he Is charged
Smith sent q note to Judge Barley
today, but the latter being out OF the
city, the contents could not be learned.
1t is said that The condemned man asks
to be sent to the Jail in Alexandria
county or to Richmond. A verdict Of
murder In tbs frst degree having been
| returned against him, there Is no neces
si.y for taking him out Of the city. Ih'
note Ia b lieved to contain aomethin:
| more lingo ant than is referred {;
| above.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
Church Services Sunday.

Cur,sT CuURCH.-Rev. VIM. ]. Morton
~.ctor' SUNDAY school at $50 a. M. Services
at II a. M. and 7:3o p. m. by the rector.
Sr. PAuL's CHUECH-Services II a. m.
snl 1880 p. M. by Rev. P. T; Philips.
GRACE CuURCH-Rev. Edgar carpenter
day school st $50 q. m. Sermon az IL a. N
and 7.3O D. IN. by the rector.
IMMASUEL LUTHERAN CHURcH-Sunday
Sehoo, Mt g. 80 q. IN. Services at 1890 q. M
BIZ Rev. II. w. Gross.
ST. MARY's CHURCH-First mass at a,
~. Mass and sermon at 1880 a. III. Vespers
and benediction 4 p. IN. :,
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Sunday
school at $50 a; N. SERVICES at Il g. H. anu
BAPTIST CaURcH-Sunday school OF $3.50
Preaching at II a. m. by Rev. w. F. Watson
and 7:30 o. M. by an An'i.Sa!oon League
sscosn BAPTIST CHURoH.-sunday school
at $50 q. m. and preaching at IL q. M
by Rev. w. F. Lnnkford
TRINITY METH. EPIs. CHURCH-EeV
Osborn Belt, pastor-Saobath school al s;5u
a. m. Preaching at II q. m. by Kew. j.. M.
Pitcher, ID. D., and 730 p. m. by the pastor
Epworth League at $50 p M, a,,
BETnANY lSDEPESDET N. P. CHURCH
south Fairfax street-Sunday school az
$3.50 q. m Services at IL a. In, and 7.3O p. In
by Rev. w. NJ. Poisal cub,
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-keV. Charles
ID. Bulla, pastor-9:30 a. m. Sunday. school
Services at II q. m. by Rev. j. D. McAllstef
and 7.30 p. IN. By the pastor. EpWoftn
League at $50 p N.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday sehool al
$50 a. II. Services at II a. m. and 7:So p. III
by Rev. J. NJ. Holmes, d. D.
FREE METHODIST CHURcH-Lee stree1
near Wilkes-Services at II am. 2:3O ano
7:3O D. m. by Rev. John Cavnaugh.
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH
1ibbon street, near Alfred.-Sunday school q
2:l5 pm.
Sunday school at 2. Preaching at IL a. m
Epworth League at Sp. m.
DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH-Pfeaching 81
AIMS Inconsistencies at 800 p. m. :.
MIssIoN-Corner Fairfax and FRANKLIN
street. Services ats p. m.
ROBERTS CHAPEL, d. E. CHURCH lcoior'
ed)--Sunday school az $50 a. M. Preaching
at ii a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Epworth League
MEADE CHAfEl-Sunday school at $3.50 p
m. Evening service at 5p. N.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH lcolored)-
NORTH Alfred street-Rev. w. HE hnson, pas
tor Sabbath School $50 a. IN. Services al
A. m and d, M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

Tha. excellent paper, the Alexandria
Gazette, ss week closed its one hundred
add tenth volume. We wish the "mother
Of papers" much SUCCESS 10 her old age,
and may prosperity be With her always.
r Alexandra County Monitor.
With the ending of the old year the
Alexandra Gazette closed it's ITO b
volume. The features thst have made 1t
acceptable, even Indispensable, to pass
generations, bind it with equal force TO
the present, and we wish it ever incrssa.
ing p.ospetlty.- Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
CARPENTERS UNION.

st meeting Of the Carpenters and
Joinsrs' Local, No. 1865, at its hall,
Thursdsy night, the following officers
we're installed BY Mr.. John 7. Harrison:
Raymond Cleveland, president; Grafton
Trenary. vice presideDt; Thomss R..
Fones, recording secretary; 0. a. Bow.
ard, hosncial secretary; Alphonso Lucss,
treasurer; c. l. Toombs, sergesnt-si-
arms, aud W. H. Scott, conductor. Au-
nonncemens WAS made that beginning
April eek: the wsges of carpenters in
Alexandra would be increased from IS
10 SS so per day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
TILE RIVER.

There is still considerable lea In the
river. bat 1t Ia broken In myriads o!
small pieces and drifts up and down
with the tide.
The steamer Newport News Arrived
up frcm Norfolk abous on time, but the
steamer s.. Johns, from the same port,
vas several hours la.e.
The steamer City Of Milford Is SEIZED
uIed to leave here tomorrow morning fol
river landings.
Frelgh! for Colonial Bach Ia being
transported by the steamer g.. Johns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
OPERA HOUSE.

Tonight will be the last opportunity Of
seeing the Guy johnson Company Ia
''Ths Money Lender" which is with
ont 8 doub. the most amusing fares
comedy given By that organization this
season. A laugh every minute ia the
rae, and a sure cure for the blues Is
guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
GRAND CHANCELLOR COMING.

The members OF Oriental Lodge, No.
6, Heights o. Py.hias, will assemble In
ehelr hall on north Pitt street next Tues
day aight at ss7cn o'clock to welcome
tao Rsv. JOHN HslloRell Dickinson, OF
Richmond, grand chancellor and head
of the order IL Virginia. Two com.
panies Of the uniform raok K. of P, of
Washington. will arrive on the electric
cars aboRt 1880 o'clock, and the entire
BODY of PStSiaus will march to the
Young Peoples b aiding on south Wash.
iuston street, where the grand chancellor
will deliver an address. Mr.. Dickinson
is an able, earnest sp:aker, and has made
az unprecedented record in the order,
hs7ing served three consecutive terms as
grand chancellor OF che state. Deputy
G,snd Chancellor, Ernest E. Boyer,
chairman of the committee OF arrange.
mso:', is in charge of the musical pro.
grsnme. aud trea! Ia promised those
who atksn9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
FED BY TIE RAVENS.

Sunday night Rsv. J. r. Sewer will
Breach !he second of his historical
studies 10 the Old Testament, having tor
his lheme Elijah, The RaVsn fed man.
A CORDIAL invitation Is given to the
pasllc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
BASKETBALL,

Last night at Armory Hall q large
enthusiastic 10. of fans witnessed a very
fast game of basketball BY two OF the
smaller teams. which resulted in VIC
tory for the Y. NJ. s. T.. jr., by score
OF so to 8. The playing of Hayden
for the Lyceumltss With Nugent a
close second featured The game. For
the Students, Ri6gelsy and Wells
seemed to bs the only ones that were
able to find thc cages. The line up and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
POLICE COURT.
1JustIce II. B. Cation presidlngl

lJustIce II. B. Cation presidlngl
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
lawrence Brlgh! and Lee Drowps,
charged With carrying concealed
weapons, we're fined $50 each.
Barnard Petit, charged with dlsor.
derry conduct, forfeited bis collateral by
falling to appear.
Wash. Jackson, colored, charged
with removing household utensils from
a house on north Fairfax street, was dis.
missed upon promising to restore them
TO the owner of the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
RRADDOOK house MISSION.

In the Braddock House Mission, com.
mencing st 7:30 o'clock tomorroH even.
log, Dr.. D. q. BLACKWELL will speak on
the origin and end OF the soce!ita
popularity known TO The church and
churches OF all denominations. The
lecture Ia free TO all interested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
MEMS MEETING.

Rev. J. D. McAlister will make The
address at the mems meeting in the
Young Peoples Building tomorrow st
$50 D. M. HIs eubjsct will bs 'Ea.
laroinR Lite." All men are cordially
invitad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
Y. M. 8. L. vp. a. L. l. aud o. D.
va. Fort Hunt, Two games Armory Hall

When you're feeling in good humor.
When all the world looks bright and rosy and
your spirits are way up in high C. With
your eyes are shining with the joy Of living
and you begin to forget there is such thing
az care and worry IN all this wide, wide
world, then come to the Auth Market.
Come to the only store in Alexandria where
you can buy Fresh Meat that will make you
"feel good" just 10 look at it.. The kind that
want Come when you're smiling and life
seems like dream of Paradise, and that
smile wont ever wear of. Sylvan Blond
helm, The Auth Stand and The Auth Market,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
8 SUMMARY ss follows:

Goals from feld-Cwens q, Nugent 81,
Roland (S), Hayden az, Wells (2), Ridgeley
(2). Goals from fonl.-Rolsnd aai Hayden.
Referee-Mr. Thompson, Old Dominion; Om'
Scorers-Messrs. Treuary and Schoheld, c.
A. C. Time of halves 20 minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08

a rare bargain and oRe that Is last.
Ing can bs obtained st the shoa store Of
John A. Msrshsll & Bros, 422 King
street, Look at the viadoE dlaplsy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
Donble-header tonight-Armory Hall

Gould anything look nester on nea
foot than the footwear to be found at the
shoe store OF John A. Marshall G. Bro.
Glancs at the window display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08

You can make the holiday season
more appreciated II sou present some
dear friend with pair oil the handsome
shoes shown 10 Msrshsll's windows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08

EOR RENT-T~e large comfortable rooms
1 also one hall room. we'll heated and with
all modern ccnyenieuees; with or without
board: Apply at No. 204 north Washington
styest Phone S1aJ dec3O If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
Wood
Coke
Goal

Be wise--Buy your fuel before the severe
weathsr. We offer best quality prompt delivery
and lowest marke. price. Phone 95. DEW.
AITCHESON, 107 south Royal straet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08

Y. M. s. L. vs. A. L. l. and o. D.
rs. For! Hu,t. Two games Armory Hall
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair weather and warmer r
+on;obt end Sunday; minimum temperature
sbou. - light to moderate south and south
xrpzt winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
FINED FIFTY DOLLARS EACH

About bali-past twelve o'clock last
night Officers Knight aud Young heard
several pistol shots in the wes ern sec'
ton of the city, and upon making an
investigation they found Lawrence
Bright, Lee Browns and Barnard Petit
at Duks and Commerce streets. Bright
asd pistol in his band which he said
belonged to Drownp. The officers con.
Quoted them to the station house. Petit
bsing charged With disorderlY conduct,
he was released upon leaving Ave dol
lars collateral. He iailsd to appear
this morning. and forfeited bis deposit
Bright and browns we're brought bef5rs
the Police C5uit, when the former again
said The pistol belonged to DrowDs who
had handed 1t to him for inspection. Th
weapon is of The magazine type and car
ries pine cartridges. Drowns admitted
sha. he vas the owner of the pistol, They
vera fined $50 eSch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08

DIG INDUCEMENTS TO sALEsHEN
. of ability to sell lnbricatins oils AMI
aresses on commission. Champion Refining
Co., Cleveland, O. ianl Wat.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08

p,able.header tonis ht--Asmary Hall,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-08
TRAINS CUT OUT.

Merchants ard business men in the
Harrisonburg section are up IN arms
against the S,uthern Railway Company
Al ordsr vas received yesterday frt %
hesdousrlerS in Alexandra cutting OF
both The through freight trains running
bstseeu HarrisonbuIg aud the Potomac
ysrIs, One through daily freight from
B,l,imors and another local from S!rss.
burg are all that ia loft 10 serve the Har'
rison burg eud of the valley. The met'
chants declare that the removal OF the
trains will seriously hamper trade reia'
,ious With Baltimore and other polnt'.
Points between Harrisonburg ard ssras'
burg will bo th9 worst sufferers.
HeretofJre 1t hiss been The Custom Tor
the S.rasbnrg local 10 take freight OH the
Potomac ysrd train aud distribute 1t
along the SO mile stretch between Hsr-
risounurg aud Strasburg. By the re-
moval OF the heights Its looks IS though
all tho Harrisonharg section will be cut
of from Virginia and Maryland by way
of the Potomac route.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-02-03

sixty hours in any one week they win be
prosecuted.
Employers must also post notices in
every room where women are employed.
notifying them of the hours of work ex-
pected of them and letting them know Just
what the law is. II isn't up to me to go
around and post these notices; the en-
ployers must see to 1t themselves"
One of the callers at the rooms OF the
deputy labor commissioner was J.. w.
Welsh Of Des Moines, H., president of the
Boston Lunch company, which has lunch
rooms in several cities.
"The law hits us pretty hard he said.
because much Of our trade comes before
6 in the morning and after 10 at night.
However, 1t is a good law, and we shall
follow it to the letter gladly.
THE increased cost of living is also hard
on the lunch counter man." continued MI.
Welsh. I'VE hav TO pay more for meats,
but we cannot raise the price of ham
sandwiches or even cut down in the size
Of the slice Of ham Our profits have been
cut down fully 10 per cent by the rise in
the cost of meats and other f~oodstuffs.