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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
DESPITE the assertion OF the attorney

DESPITE the assertion OF the attorney
for Mrs. Margaret nj. Harvey, OF
Philadelphia, alleged to be a manu-
facturer of the dopcd soothing syrup
for babies known as Mothers Com
fort" that all the leading politicians
of the southern section OF the Quaker
CITY were brought up and thrlvcd on
this Wholesome remedy, 'sle was held
under $500 bail for court a few days ago.
A Philadelphia physician, who lives
in a neighborhood inhabited prln-
cipally by persons who use doped
soothing syrups for all ailments
of children, and who rarely
calls doctor at the proper time, toh'
of the effects of these medicines. lie
described to the court how the drug
habit was formed in infants by giving
them doped soothing syrups, ana
smoke of the conditions existing Ill IN
situations for feeble minded children
brought about by the frequent use Of
these remedies. :" Attention has oc,
casionally during the past third OF =
century been called TO suspicious rem
edies which are sold to unsuspectlns
mothers for their offspring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Postoffice sites changes have been
made at Bellfair Mills, Stafford county,
and at Quantico, Prince William
county.
The house and lot belonging to the
estate Of the late Harrison Russell and
situated in the, southern suburbs of
Leesburg have been purchased by the
Misses EIgin for So, 900. The latter re-
Gently sold their home in the suburbs
of town to Truman A. Parker for
$1,000.
Mrs. c. H. Mclean, wife OF DR..
Mclean, OF Sterling, Loudoun county,
was struck by an eastbound train
about $50 O'Clock Sunday evening
and seriously injured. Mrs. Mclean
was standing on the track, talking, 1t
is said, and did not notice the approach
ing train.
Mrs. Mary Wilson Hough, wife Of
Mr.. Herod Hough, died at her home
near Berryville last Saturday evening at
six O'Clock, aged So years. Mrs.
Hough was born inClarke and had lived
in the county till the time oil her death.
A crusade against the sale Of cigarettes
to boys under sixteen years of age was
instituted in Lynchburg yesterday by
the police in that city. -Four places
have already been reported. The law
regarding the sale of cigarettes to
minors has long been disregarded.
r. Lee Walthall, 43 years old, a
freight engineer on the Norfolk and
Western. was killed Tuesday night at
Phoebe, the junction of the main line
and the Lynchburg cutoff, when he
was run over and horribly mangled
by his own engine. He was off the
engine assisting the crew making n
coupling. The fireman misunderstood
signal and started the engine.
In a quarrel between William Patter-
son and his wife at their home, near
Church road, Dinwiddie county, Mrs.
Patterson shot her husband to death
with a shotgun yesterday. Patterson
attacked his wife with the gun. which
the woman wrenched from his hands
and then fired the fatal shot. A coro-
ner's inquest was held and the jury
cxoneratcd the woman. This is said to
be the fifth fatal shooting affair that
has occurred in Dinwiddic county with
| IN the last Is months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Negro Attacks Young Woman.

Mobile, Alabama, Sept. S.-Armed
posses are searching today for an un'
known negro who attacked Miss
Frances Williams at her home eight
miles from this city. and was choking
her when her brother arrived on the
scene and frightened him away.
Miss Williams is the daughter OF j.
J. Williams, prominent planter. She
is in a serious condition today rs re-
suit Of the shock OF the attack but was
not seriously injured.
The young woman was walking near
her home last evening when the negro
sudddnly sprang upon her, seized her
by the throat and held 4 revolver SO
that the muzzle touched her face. She
succeeded in screaming. however, and
her younger brother hearing the cries
rushed to the scene in time to save her.
Posses were Immediately formed and
set out in pursuit OF the negro OF whom
no trace has been found up to this az
tpruOOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

IT is particularly important, " says
MIR. Roosevelt, that all moneys re-
ceived or expended FIR campaign pur'
poses should he publicly accounted for
not only after election, but before
election rs WE'LL" In this Inc is ever
lastingly right. But the before cleo
ton as well" is an aftcrthought born
of the clever politicians desire to drift
with what he conceivcs to be the popu'
lar current. 1t is not:so long since nc
was drilling into the people the argu'
ment that the publication OF campaign
expenses before election would work
grave injury to candidates, the motives
OF contributors to whose campaign
funds would be seriously miSconstrucd
That was when his own OK would have
been gored by prediction publicity
Circumstances alter cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Presented with watch and Chain.

Baltimore, Sept. S.-Captain William
Danielson, OF the Norwegian fruit
steamer Hippolyte Dumois, was today
presented with handsome gold watch,
chain and pendant by the Norwegian
consul at this port, gift from Presi-
dent Taft for distinguished bravery at
sea. The honor was conferred upon
Captain Danielson for having rescued
the crew of the American schooner
Mayhower in the hurricanes of 1908.
The rescued crew we're made of young
Harvard and Yale college men who
had fitted out an expedition to seek a
treasure that was reported near Pedro
bank ip the vicinity Of Jamaica,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Heavy Cut in Republican Vote.

Montpelier, Vt, Sept. S.-Complete
returns of the Vermont gubcrnaiorm
election show heavy cut in the repub'
lican vote, so much so that democrats
are prophesying a general victory IN
November. DR.. John A. Mead, re-
publican, received q plurality OF only
II 1856 over Charles d. Watson, demo
crat, the vote being Mead 80, 2O6,
Watson II, 800. DIR. Mead's plurality
compares with the plurality OF 29,64J
received by Governor Prouty at the
last state election in 1905, slump Of
II ,G59.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
EX-CONGRESsMAN KILLED.

Pinned beneath the wreckage OF a
big touring car when it turned turtle
at the foot OF steep hill near Bingham,
Me-, yesterday, former Representative
George Warren Weymouth, of Fair
haven, Mass, prominent in business
circles, was instantly killed Two Of
his three companions were perhaps
fatally injured. The machine got be-
yond control while going down hill.
Mr.. Weymouth was 80 years old, and
represented the Fourth Massachusetts,
district in the Fifty-fifth Congress. He
was republican. He was general man
ager of the American Tack Company
and president OF the American Shoe
Finding Company, Of Grafton, Mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
THE REUNION OF mosBY,s MEN.

As heretofore stated, the survivors of
Mosby's command will hold reunion
atl Herndon on Saturday, the 10th inst.
The men are hopeful that Colonel
Mosby will be present, but, SO far as
we are informed, they have received no
assurance to that effect.
After the surrender Of Gen. Lees
army at Appomattox, Gen. Hancock,
who was in command of the valley de-
partment, was authorized by Gen. Hal
| leck 10 receive the surrender OF Mosby's
command upon the same terms rs those
accorded the army of northern Vir-
ginia, but Col. Mosby himself was to
be excluded from said terms. After
conference at Wildwood, with commits
sioners appointed by Gen. Hancock,
Col. Mosby decided that he would not
surrender his command, but would dis
band it and let the men use their own
discretion about applying for parole.
While at breakfast, the next day, at
Glen Welby, the residence of Mr.. Car
ter, in Fanquier county, the colonel
asked for writing material and penned
the following farewell address to his
men, which was read to them at Sa-
lem (now called MarshalD that day,
where they had assembled for the last
time. The original address is now
owned by Frank R. Pemberton, OF New
York.
Fauquier County,
April 81, 1865.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
SIcRET,Ry OF WAR DICKINSON

SECRETARY OF WAR DICKINSON IS
getting lot OF first hand information
about the state of civilization in the
Philippines. He has been party III
interest to an assassination plot: he has
received petitions for independence by
the Viscayan Filipinos and dcmonstra-
tons OF loyalty from Moro savagcs.
And now a revolt has broken out III
the province of Iloccos. headed by a
former governor turned outlaw The
information the visiting secretary will
bring home will be rs extraordinary III
quantity as in character, says the fhiia-
delpbia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
New Record for Height.

Paris Sept. Sin a Bleriot mono
plane today, George Chavez, n compa-
rative newcomer in aviation, set Il
new worlds record for height by reach
ing an altitude Of $500 feet, beating
Leon Morane's record of last Saturday
by more than 200 feet. Chavez as
cended and aIighted at Issy, a suburb
of Paris. He was in the air forty
minutes and attained his tremendous
height by circling over the city. He
was lost to sight for several minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Roosevelt and Hearst.

New York, Sept. S.-New York
machine politicians Of both parties are
aghast today over the suggestion OF an
alliance hrtween Theodore Roosevelt
and his one-timc bitter enemy, William
r. Hearst. Hearst has extended the
olive branch and in the amazing first
page editorial OF his New York paper
today promises the support of his in
dependent followers" to Roosevelt if nc
will come back to New York and lead 4
fight against the bosses for the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Tunnel system iu Operation.

New York, Sept. Song Island
was brought fifteen minutes nearer
the heart of New York today when the
Pennsylvania Railway Company's
tunnel system under Manhattan and
the East River was thrown open to
regular train service. The first train
was sent out Of the big station at
Seventh and Thirty-Sccond street at
an early hour and the regular train
service at once inaugurated. There
YVES no special demonstration, the tram
shed being simply thrown open and
the passengers permitted to take their
cars,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Roosevelt Refuses to Meet Lorimer

Freeport, Ills. Sept. S. -Theodore
Roosevelt today fatty refused to attend
the dinner to be given him by the
Hamilton Club in Chicago tonight If
United States Senator Lorimer, OF ILL
nois were present. He met the commit
tee from the club at Frceport, and when
he learned that Lorimcr was TO be at
the speakers table, he stated that he
would not attend unless Lorimcr he
eliminated. He said: Senator Lori
mcr represents the antithesis OF what. |
represent in politics. | canuot in Justice
to myself sit at the same table with
him. Gentlemen, ! can't do it. II
Illinois senator is to be present ut your
dinner, | cannot go"
The members of the co mittee i'm.
mediately began to hunt telephones
into Chicago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
STRAIGHTFORWARD Dollar Wedding Dress

Newport, R. l., Sept. S.-A nero
trile OF $50, 900 for wedding dress |:
by no means an extraordinary OK
penditure, according to Miss Irene Sher'
man who will become the bride Of Law
renee L. Gillespie tomorrow afternoon
She is the daughter OF Mr.. w Watts
Sherman, OF Ochrc Point, leading mem
bers OF the millionaire set, and heI
wedding will be one OF the events OF
the season" here. The wonderful dress
is the princess style, OF ivory satin an,
rore with a profusion of almost price
less Alencon lace. She has already re-.
ceived wedding presents valued at a
million da!lars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Connecticut Republicans.

New Haven, Sept. S.-Declaring
that the democratic party Is needed. II
only as a curb to the republicans, and
denouncing the Payne-Aldrich tariff.
the democratic state convention today
adopted a platform advocating an eS-
tension OF the free list and Il reduction
in the tariff on the necessities OF life.
The convention declared also in favor
OF direct primaries, popular election OF
senators, and the income tax amend
teent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
PROTEST AGAINST NEW ASSESS
MEkT.

Concluding the tax hearings rs to
steam railroads, the State Corporation
Commission yesterday heard similar
arguments to those adduced on Tuesday
as to why the assessments Of physical
properties should not be increased.
Representatives OF several railroads
appeared and argued the matter, in
GLIDING those Of the WaslIington-South-
erny the only road in Virginia known
rs standard" which had not appeared
the day before.
Following this the names of all other
railroads in this State were called, no
one answering. These are mostly small
lines, some of them being portions OF
the systems Of larger roads, which had
already made their statements. The
fact that the remaining lines were not
represented does not necessarily mean
that the commission does not coDtem-
plate additions to their valuations, but
it does mean that they have had their
day in court and cannot be heard
again.
Today the commission will hear rep,
resentatiyes OF electric railways, light,
heat and power companies, and gas
and water companies, all Of these be-
ing public service corporations. The
tax hearings will conclude tomorrow
with hearings for the telephone, teIe-
graph, express, canal and steamboat
corporations. = Richmond Times Dis
patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Only a little cold in the head may be

Only little cold in the head may be
the beginning Of an obstinate case OF
Nasal Catarrh. Drive out the invader
with Ely's Cream Balm applied straight
to the>intiamed stuffed up air-passages.
Price SOC. If you prefer to use an alto
miZer, ask for Liquid Cream Balm. II
has all the good qualities Of the solid
form Of this remedy and will rid you OF
catarrh or hay fever No cocaine to
breed a dreadful habit No mercury to
spraying tube. All druggists, or mailed
by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street, New
York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Accident on a Battlcship

Newport News. Va, Sept. Sun
confirmed reports here state that the
United States battleship North Dakota,
Of the Atlantic fleet, is aground in the
lower Chesapeake bay, not far from
New Point light. Her coal bunkers are
said TO he atire and many sailors are
understood to have been overcome by
the heat in attempting to subdue the
lamcS.
The Norfolk navy yard has been
notified by wireless and aid has been
asked. The North Dakota is a first
class battleship of the Dreadnaught
type.
Norfolk, Va, Sept. Sin an explo-
sion of barrel of oil and subsequent
lire this afternoon on board the battle
ship North Dakota, three men are
killed and eleven others are as yet IN
accounted for. The accident to the
North Dakota occurred just inside the
Virginia capes. Admiral Schroeder and
the hospital ship Solace have gone to
the scene.
Newport News, Va, Sept. s.
Launch from New Hampshire reports
that three men were killed and eleven
are missing. Trouble caused by ex-
plosion OF barrel Of oil in fire room.
The North Dakota has been an UNI
lucky ship from the start. During her
endurance run off the New Hampshire
coast, four men were severely scalded
and several others less seriously hurt
when boiler tube collapsed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
VIII Make Majority Report.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept. S.-The
stand-pat republican members of the
Ballinger-Pinchot congressional inves-
tigating committee are determined to
make the majority report to Congress.
That the democratic and insurgent
members OF the committee, constitut-
ing a temporary majority, stole march
on them by making public their views
of R. A. Ballinger yesterday afternoon,
they admit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

1t is understood that Gov. Hughes
has made plans for vacating the execu,
tive mansion in Albany, n. Y, about
September %, and it is reported that
he may retire as governor at that time
instead of waiting until October l, tc
turn over the Office to Lieut.. Gov. Hor-
ace White. 1t is understood that
Hughes wishes to be in Washington
at least two weeks before the opening
of the fall term of the U. S. Supreme
Caurt, which convenes on October II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Senator HurrOws's Defeat.

Detroit. Mich, Sept. S.-Thc latest
state returns from Tuesdays primaries
increase Congressman Townsend's lead
over Senator Burrows for the senator
ship endorsement to 10000, and Chase
Oshorne's lead over Lieut.. Governor
Kelley for the governorship to $4,000.
The lieutenant governorship was still IN
doubt today, and the official count may
he necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Precautions Against Modernism.

Paris, Sept. 3.-A dispatch from
Rome today says that the pope has
issued regulations in his crusade against
modernism, in which bishops and
college rectors are ordered to forbid the
young clergy to read newspapers or
periodicals. This prohibition is order
ed, the pope explains, so that the young
clergy may not be distracted from their
studies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
The Insurgency Wave In New Hamp-
shire,

Concord, n H., Sept S.-That in
surgency has swept New Hampshire
nearly two to one is shown here today
by complete returns from the $50 cleo
ton districts in the state Robert P.
Bass, (progressive) gets 1857 votes
for the gubernatorial nomination
against 1928 for Bertram Ellis Stand
natter)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

In buying a cough medicine, don t
be afraid to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow. Especially
recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold by W. F.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Judge Baldwin Nominated.

Newhayen. Conn, Sept. S.-Judgc
Simeon f. Baldwin, OF New Haven,
professor in Yale Law School, was the
unanimous choice Of the democratic
convention for governor today. lie
was placed in nomination by Dean
Rogers. of the Yale Law School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08
Ballinger Will Not Resign.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. S.-Though
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger read
with great interest today the reports OF
the proceeding of the Ballingcr-Pinchot
committee at Minneapolis yesterday,
he declined to make any comment Al
this time, except t. relterate that he
did not intend to resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

Asserting that Theodore Roosevelt
while president, failed to prosecute the
trust. the New York World today prints
the first of a series particles which il
claims will prove its contentious. They
are by George II. Earle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

EDITOR Henry Watterson IN an
editorial wants to know If Roosevelt
can Bryanize the republican party.
We pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

Ladies. you will always wear smile
if you wear the Red Gross Shoe. For
sale only by ]. a. Marshall & Bro,
422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-08

The town of Lebeau, S. D., was en-
tirely destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss, $50, 900.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-03
Fresh Fish,
Wholesome, Economical

Are you one of the many
who are eating more fresh fish
and less meat?
Fish is mighty good, clean
food for you-and costs much
less than meat now.
Better try one Of these
kinds for dinner tomorrow or
next day. Be sure to order in
advance. We deliver when
you want it.
Our fish received direct
from Atlantic Fishing Smacks
every day. We guarantee it S
FRESH.
Like Haddock, Cod, Cusk,
Founders, Smells, Herringl
Perhaps you prefer Mackerel
TRY it stuffed and baked SAL
mon, Halibut OF White Fish.
Any and all of them fine.
Before you forget it-call
52-2 and tell us what to send
you. Please do it NOW.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-03
TALK OF THE TOWN.


Waist sale Saturday at Vaughan
sale Peerless muslin underwear a.
Vaughan.
a regular meeting Of division No. I
Al q II, win be held this evening AZ
o'clock
Small tenement 70 rent for man and
wife; also an experienced nurse can b
secured al 20 West street, city.
II comitato di benedcienza radunate
quest oggi ha creduto guo dovere dis
pensare denari fatti ALA ieste Ga ballo
del giomo 20 Il. 5. p famiglie SCI
dollari ciascuno, 2 a 4 famigIie dollarl
eiascuno, 3, famlglia 4.25 dollarl
ciascupo. II totale soma 1925 dollart
II eomitato Al benellcienza "a nm ringrazi.
amento a tutta Ia colonia ii Barre per
i suo concorso.. II comitoto-
A news item from an exchange saysi
luke Kelley, a Barre granite man.
landed Monday morning ~ the Albany
N III, police conrt, instead If bis own
town, as he had planned He admitted
to the Judge that few drinks made It
all the easier to take the wrong train
at Essex QUESTION, whittier he had gone
to place cemetery markers, and he was
permitted 60 20 upon the promise to
hurry straight back to Vermont
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-03
ROCHESTER,.


LII. Spencer has been drawing hay for
w. w. Norton.
Mru. Will Martin spent a day recently
with Mrs. A. d. Afears Of Hancock.
Mrs. Henry II. Jackson Of Barre is
at the Asme Of L. J. Spencer this week.
Mrs. william Bsmis Of West Fairlee
has been visiting at the home Of Flynn
Guernsey.
Several from this place attended the
party at W. w. Norton's Of Hancock
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Asa Harvey called on the people
in the rural districts ii the interest Of
home study in Sunday school work and
would be glad to have the quarterly
lesson leaves sent to anyone desiring
them.
There were eighty-six couples il at
tendance at the Masonic BAH January 2l
Music was Furnished 81 Whittier's or.
chestra. Mr.. McCrae furnished teams 70
convey the guests to the supper be
provided at the hotel, and fine time Is
reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-03

Daniel F. Batchelder has moved from
Gardner Adams house into b B Whit.
akers.
A soeiable was held Friday evening az
Amos Leautts, under the auspices Of
the Gay5yille Methodist women's soci-
ETY..
IT Is reported that Bethel made the
remarkable record 81 having no births
Or deaths during the month Of Janu-
airy
William Clough has moved from the
house lately sold BY Fl 81 Putnam to
Dominic l2zo % a tenement over e. H
KimbaPs store.
The case Of John r. Race We. NJ NJ
Gordon was tried before Justice G. T.
Durham and a jury Monday. The jury
disagreed and the case was continued.
John Kelleher has sold his business
in the Arnold block, including pool room,
tobacco and cigar store, to isaac Yeti
member Of the firm Of Yeti Brothers
OF Bethel and Montpelier, who viii take
possession about March i
Henry w Buraett Of Brookline, Mass.
died suddenly Of heart disease. while
riding IN street ear in Boston Friday.
lie was well known here about y years
ago, being promoter Of the present
White River railroad, which he projected
as an electric road
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-02-03

Derrick Grew at Woodbury. Quarry Laid
Of Yesterday.

The derrick crew at tie Woodbury.
quarry, a which Charles Newman Is
foreman, finished work for a time on
Saturday and ten men were thrown out
Of employment The reason for this sus-
pension is That the contracts en- which
The men are working call for more stone
Of massive thickness, taken from that
part Of the quarry.