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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
NoINCREAsE THIS YEAR.

Gentlemen, I am not pessimist.
do not believe in business man
croaking about business conditions.
1t would be decidedly an unwise policy,
however, for a business man to shut his
eyes to conditions.
THE railroads of this country today
are facing a more serious situation than
they passed through in the dark times
of 1907 and 1908. Furthermore, do
not' see that they will be in any better
condition in 1911"
The foregoing remarks were address
ed to the State Corporation Commission
in open session on Tuesday by former
State Senator Henry T. Wickersllam
general counsel for the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad.
The purpose OF the session was
to consider the assessment OF steam
railroads in the State, and it was in
consideration OF the increasing OF the
assessment on all standard roads that
Judge Wickham appeared on the part
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio.
The commission had under consid-
Grafton the raising OF the present val
uation OF $4,000 4 mile for single
track roads to $4,000, and further
increase in the assessment of double
track roads, which are now assessed at
SO. 900 n mile.
Mr.. Wickham strongly protested
against any increase IN the assessments
and quoted from the last report of the
commission, showing that no increase
was thought advisable last year
Judge Rhca suggested to him that
the commission took no action at the
meeting last wear for the reason that
the roads had Just passed through a
very trying time, being naturally at
fcctcd by the panic OF 1907 and, in
Virginia. by the burden OF the 2-cent
rate, which was later raised.
Mr.. Wickham took the position that
til increase in passenger rates from :
to 9 1-2 cents mile had not been con-
sidcred ground for an increase in as
sessment The increase, he stated, al
fected only one-tenth of the earning
power of the road, the other nine-tenths
not being affected, while the increase
i'm assessment affects all branches OF the
roads earning powers.
THE increased operating expenses
Of the railroads at the present time are
greatly in excess of the increased re-
ceipts," stated Senator Wickham. The
increase in wages, which has gone into
effect this year, amounts to approx
matcla $3.50 600 year in Virginia
alone and other increases in wages are
vet to become effective. These in
creases will eventually extend to en-
ploycs in all branches"
Senator Wickham then presented to
the commission prepared statement
showing the great increase in the cost
OF all OF the supplies used by railways.
The commission decided to allow the
matter to go over until next year, and
in the meantime it will make 4 per-
sonal inspection of the properties.
Richmond Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
Yesterdays ELECTIONS.

The vote for the United States scna'
torial nomination on the republican
ticket in - out Of 20 precincts in WASH,
ington county, Wis, gives La Toilette
465 and Cook $40. Political managers
generally concede La Folette's nomiiia-
ton. Twenty-seven precincts III the
state outside of the city Of Milwaukee
give Fairchild, anti-La Toilette repu6ll-
can and anti-county option, 966; NC,
Govern, La Toilette republican. 62, ana
Lewis, county option, 255. -
Returns from the primaries IN ~
election districts out of $50 in the re-
publican state contest for the gnberna-
tional nomination in New Hampshire
Yesterday give Basst, progressive, 3,IT;
Ellis, regular, 1859 Returns in the
First Congressional district tabulated
up to 10 O'Clock last night indicated
that Representative Cyrus A. Sulloway'
regular republican. was leading MS
opponent, Sherman E. Burroughs, pro-
gressive, by about 2 to /. In the sec
ond district Frank d. Currlc is I'M
opposed in his own party for re-elcc-
ton.
Returns for governor in the state
election in Vermont yesterday from
115 out Of 275 election districts, IN
Guiding two cities complete, give Mead.
rep. IA, 731, and Watson, dem. l,'5l.
The corresponding vote in 1905 was
Prouty, rep, 2O,0S0; Burk, dem,
1862. The returns show q republican
loss of 81 per ceut. and demo
cratic vote practically unchanged.
David ]. Foster, rep, and Frank Pluln-
ley, rep. were reelected.
Fragmentary early returns from the
primary elections in Michigan yester-
day seemed to indicate that the race for
the republican nomination for governor
Law between Licut-Goy. Patrick RI.
Kelley and Charles S. Osborn, of Sault
Ste Marie, though Amos S. Musselman.
OF Grand Rapids, made credltable
showing in the western part OF the
state. The early returns seemed TO
give Congressman Charles E. Townsend,
OF Jackson, a slight advantage over
United States Senator ]. c. Burrows in
the contest for republican Endorsement
for United States senator, but this is on
a basis Of very meagre returns.
Democratic primaries were held IN
the Fourth, Fifth and Seventh con-
gressonal and the Second Supreme
Court districts of Louisiana yesterday.
In the Fifth district Congressman j. f
Ransdel has been forced to make
vigorous defense OF his vote on the
PAYNE tariff bill. J. +. Clayton, OF
Ruston, and ]. Fl. McGrcgor, OF Kay
vile, arc making the race against him.
In the Seventh Congressman A. T.
Puio, OF Lake Charles, was opposed by
]. J. Bailey, OF Opclousas, and Sheriff
Kinney" Reid, of Calcascu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
PERSONAL

Mrs, George barley and Miss Mary
Lillian barley have returned 1rom
visit to Harrisonburg. >,
Mr.. Compton Self who has recently
been ill in Westnoreiand county, mas
returned to this city much lmproVeu'
Mr.. John w. Riley, popular saio0n
keeper OF this city, has entered Inc
Washington Herald prize contest lot
two-day trip TO the worlds champion
shin baseball games in Philadelphia
He is being supported by large mum
Der OF friends.
Mrs U. S. Lambert has returned
from a visit to relatives in Canal Dover,
Ohio.
NIessrs. John D. Normoyle and Ed
mund G.. Wildt have returned from Mas
sanutten Springs, where they spent the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Shinn, Miss
Hattie HILL Miss Chevelly, Miss
Mamie Heegan and Mr.. Joseph Rey-
nolds have returned from trip to
Cape Henry.
Miss Laura Smoot has gone to Low
ingston, Nelson county, to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Lawler left this
morning for visit to Niagara Falls
Montreal and other points in Canada.
Mr.. Alexander Murray, his daugh-
ter and niece, OF Memphis, are in the
city on a visit to relatives. Mr.. Muir
ray is a former Alexandrian and de-
lights in visiting his old home.
Mr.. John ]. Haley, Of this city and
Miss Elizabeth Pearl Griffith were mar
ried at the home OF the bride in Ma
nassas today.
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FUNERALS.

The funeral OF the late Miss Sarah
Wilmington took place this afternoon
from 913 Cameron street. The services
were conducted by Rev. P. P. Phillips
and the pallbearers were Messrs. J. +.
Zimmerman, Thos. w. White. E. +.
Price and R. H. Atkinson.
The funeral of the late Julius Dreifus
will take place from the residence on
Payne street tomorrow afternoon. The
services will be conducted by Rabbi
Stern, OF Washington, and the pail
bearers will be Messrs. B. We'll, H.
Bloch, H. Bladder, l. Eichberg, George
S. French, J. Brill, T. W. Robinson
and Louis Hophermire, the latter OF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
THE lI1.kS.

The third annual session OF the Nir-
ginia State Association, Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks. was
called - order i" public session at
II 80 Yesterday morning ut the Levy
Opera House in l. yD,'I.hlrg Icy II. A.
Joachim, exalted !ri"r OF lac Char
lottcsvilc Lodge. A. -. i1.!n..y, for
mcr commonwealth au,.t.l.s II that
city, acted rs master Of ceremonies.
The invocation was 10y Rev. DIR. George
l.. Pctric of the Presbyterian Church.
The address OF welcome to the city and
the presentation Of the key was made
by Mayor +. &. Hadcn, while the del
egates and visitors were welcomed on
behalf OF the Charlottesville Lodge OF
EIks by 7. C. Conlon. J. Anderson
Chisholm, president of the association,
then made brief address. lmmeIi
aleIy after the public meeting II busi-
ness session WAS called.
Last night Dutch lunch was given
at the Elks' Home. This social scs-
sion was largely attended by delegates
and visiting EIks.
This was busy day for the order
A general reception was held at the
home at 10 o'clock, and ut noon n
business session OF the order was held,
At ? O'Clock the entire herd attended
the afternoon performance OF Il cir
GUS Leaving the show the Elks wit
messed baseball game between the
Elks and Eagles, and attended the open
air concert by the StoncwaIl Band, Of
Staunton. The day will conclude with
a smoker ut the EIks' Home. The
original convention programme called
for parade today. but this was aban-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
SCHOOL PERMITS.

The clerk of the City School Board
today issued 122 permits TO children to
attend the public schools--63 to white
boys and 50 to white girls. This makes
l lao permits issued to white children
during the week-5SS to boys and 552
to girls. Last year 1,079 were issued
to white children-556 to boys and
523 to girls. Permits will be issued to-
morrow and Friday to colored children
only, and those applying for entrance
to the schools must be vaccinated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
POLICE COURT.

rJustice II. B. Cation presiding,]
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning: !,
William and Tanney Trigger. charged
nth assaulting Frank Jeffries, had
their case continued. j.
'' Estelle Lee, colored, suspected of
stealing iewelry, had her case continued
'ot 4 white man, charged with being
drunk and with behaving improperly on
lhe street, was anea s2'se
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
WILL PROBATED.

The will OF the late Clarence Mill
was admitted to probate in the Circuit
Court for the city today The testatol
leaves all his property, real and per,
sonal, to his adopted daughter, Mrs.
L. A. B, Klaus, and she is made exec
utrix. The appraisers Of the estate
are Messrs, John Ewald, Vernon Kelly
and VIM. Klaus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
TO FILL IN COVE.

The dredge which is to be used in
deepening the channel opposite this
city has arrived at the shipyard. A
large scow loaded with stone to be
used in building a bulkhead: from the
shipyard to Jones Point is being un-
loaded and so soon as the bulkhead is
finished the dredging will be COM
menced and the mud taken from the
river will be used in filling in the cove.
The work will be done by the Potomac
Sand and Gravel Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
THE A. L. I.

Mai. James E. King last night made
the preliminary inspection OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry preparatory
to the annual inspection of that COM
mand, which will take place Septem-
Der 20. COL 10 Lane Stern, inspector
general of Virginia, will make the in
spection on that occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
Y. NJ. S. I.

A meeting OF the Young Mems
Sodality Lyceum was held last night at
which one new member was elected
and one application for membership
received. 1t was decided to celebrate
the god anniversary Of the organization
by an oyster roast on the night OF
October t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07

Magistrate Higginbotham, OF Brook
Ign, was today held on a charge OF
assault preferred by Miss Mary Hickey,
who testified that lie insulted her in his
nriyate office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07

We sell Hess, Regal, Walk-oyer,
Brockton and Taylor made fine shoes
for gentlemen. j. H. Marshall &
Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight and
Thursday; slightly cooler tonight; mod
crate northwesterly winds, becoming
light and variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
FOR RENT.

Desirable brick DWELLING. No. ITO
north Columbus street, containing six
rooms and bath. Splendid condition.
Apply to JOHN D. NORMO1LE,
sept7 st Cor. King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
DRY GOODS.
Woodward & LOthrOp
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Special Showing Of New
Upholstery : abrics

special display the Upholstery Dapey Fabrics
imported domestnug Tapestries Brscades, Silk Damask We
lours Reps
The showing unusually compmoree than beorel
the
the leading Europe and the Orient being
scented.
Damaks Tapestries Franco
especially admirably adaptable for wall
draperies and covering period furniture
Goben Silk and Cotton Amures
Manufacturers, unusually
designs from which select with
style
to match Harmon scheme Of decoration.
Armucs, soc to 81. so yard
Tapstr @ yard
Danask sand Armur
o yard.
Brocale $50 yard.
especially desirable upotcrng paror library and dining
SPECIAL PRICE, $3.50 YARD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises:tomorrow at 535 and sets 6:21.
High water at ii 90 a. m. and lila p. mi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07
A CARD.

To the Editor Of the Alexandria Gazette;
Dear Sir-Will you kindly correct a
mistakemadc in your paper several days
The JohL Underwood referred to is not
John O. Underwood 2l2 Prince street
and he is in no way connected with him.
Hayin~ n out Of town several days
oLty tea rthe occurrence this morning.
Kfa9h 81, this and oblige
Mr. .E Eth HERRINuToN UNDER.
Woo,
1Ih ,a :, the docket of the Police
Cou W John Underwood. ono
was d in the Gazette; hence
this pGl@l g no mistake, He ha:
since 5>vaa On to the grand jury t
answe, soc &c Of the larceny of s
horse n rom Arthur Welleh.]
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07

FOR SALE-Entire HOUSEHOLD Eff
L FECTS. consisting Of eight rooms
thoroughly equipped for housekeeping.
Private sales made at any time. Miss
LAURA ALLENSWORTH, 112 south
Henry street, sepe 5l2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-07

Shoes less than half price-200 pairs
Misses Shoes that cost to manufacture
81. so and S1.75, and sold at $500 and
s2.5 will be sacrificed at CSC per pair.
John A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
stsset.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
ROSES BRING message

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Sarah Harris, my grandmother, was
Just 16 on st. Valentines day. She
was sitting at the large bay window
with shawl about her shoulders~look-
ing dreamily across the prairie.
A little negro slave came to the door,
and she called Come in without stir
ring. He came toward her, saying: rs
you Miss Harris?"
She nodded and he said, Here's a
box for yo,' and started toward the
door. Sarah called after him: wait.
Where do you live? Who sent you?"
Ma massa sent me. He done lived
heah more'n a month. Don't you know
Misto Hall?'
Sarah colored slightly and said hast
lily: Thank your master for me. Good
by" She did not watch him until he
reached the door, but tore the paper
from the box and lifted the lid.
A large bunch of hothOuse roses, a
profusion of pink and white lovelness.
lay in a bed of tissue paper. AS she
lifted it a note fell into her lap. 1t
ran:
Dear Miss Harris: Accept these
flowers as a gift for the sake of one
you have often seen in the next pew
to yours in church. Yours respect
fully, WILLIAM HALL"
note and when evening came climbed
up the old cherry tree and perched her
self on the wall.
Sarah was watching the sun go down
when around the corner-a young man
galloped. He reined the horse, and
smiling up at her said: Good evening.
l came to apologize"
Sarah tried frantically to hide one
of his roses that she wore at her throat
Curning as scarlet as the flower), but
unsuccessfully, and she dropped to the
ground and ran to the house.
After that she seemed so attached to
the roses that her father declared she
took them to bed.
1t was not her first valentine, but as
she afterWard declared her first real
one" and later 'Misto Hair became
her husband and afterward my grand
father. OLA HALL.
Vineland school Baldwin Park.
I am sorry your letter came in too
late to compete for prize 1t was eX-
cellent and l was very glad to get it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13

brought and was priced just as dearly.
1t was pushed under the door while
the door bell gave the alarm. Grand
mother was too shy to show it to her
father or mother, but after a while she
brought it out, amid the laughter of
the family, who considered it a huge
joke.
Grandmother afterward received
many other valentines, but none were
treasured as that first slip of paper.
Often on a rainy day we climb the
rough. rickety stairs leading to the
garrett There, while the rain falls in
torrents outside, grandmother will tell
the story of the first valentine and the
love that came with it from a fair
haired lad now one of the white angels
in heaven. CLARE FITIGERALD.
St Mary's school, grade 5; age IL.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
FANCY PILLOW AS VALENTINE

Dear Aunt Laurie:
My grandmother at the age of % had
never heard of a valentine.
One day my aunt thought she would
send grandma valentine. She made
a heart-shaped pillow with fancy work
on it and sent it to my grandma. 1t
said on it: ITO My Valentine"
There We're no railroads, no street
cars and no automobiles then, so my
aunt sent it by a man who chanced to
be going that way.
When my grandmother got it she
did not know what it meant. When
she read the letter she found out After
that she sent valentines, but she never
forgot her first valentine.
LESLIE CLARK.
Sawtele city school, sixth grade
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13

of it, "From your friend Timmy
Brown"
This seemed to attract my attention
more than anything else, so l took
it down stairs and asked grandmother
about it. She said it was the first
valentine she had ever received.
l asked her who Tommy Brown was,
and she said, We'll, L was once a
foolish little girl too, and he was my
sweetheart"
/ was quite surprised at this, and
we had long talk about it, and she
told me how silly she thought it was
now But she had kept it for keep
sake.
Mother came home then, and we told
her about it, and we had good laugh.
GLADYS WATERBURY,.
Sawtelle city school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13

lection between us to buy a big val
entine for grandma. In an hour a
man came to the door and asked for
grandma We went and called her
He handed her the package.
We all went to see her open it and
when she saw it she said:
''Who sent me this?" and we cried:
Surprise, we gave this to you
Then she kissed each child and gave
them a valentine and when we went
home she helped us with our wraps
and said: God bless you all Good
night" ETHEL SIMON,
1923 West Pico street, 737 Sentous
street school
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
SENDS VALENTINE

Dear Aunt Laurie;
My grandma liked a certain boy. He
was a very nice boy, and every one
liked him.
1t was almost st. Valentines day
and he thought that he would give
my grandma a valentine. He went to
town and bought her very sweet vail
entne with roses and birds surround
ing a little boy and girl.
He went to see grandma on Valen-
tines eve. When he started home he
left this remembrance by the door.
AS grandma started to school in the
morning she found the valentine. She
was so happy that she wrote him a
little letter to thank him.
Every Valentine day, birthday or
Christmas they would send some little
remembrance to one another. They
were not silly about this at all, and
their parents were willing they should
do this.
When they were older they married.
and are my grandmother and grand
father now. ELSIE SHILLING
Sawtelle school, grade g.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
FINDS VALENTINE IN ALBUM

Dear Aunt Laurie:
One day last winter, when the rain
was coming down in torrents, l went
up into the attic to play. As | was
playing l came across an old trunk
partly covered by sacks and furniture.
l got the trunk out, lifted the cover
and took out an old album that had
been in the family over 100 years
l had only seen this album once and
l was too young to remember it, At
least | was going to see it right now,
and with this determination L
opened it.
On the first page was my Grandma
Sarah's picture, and by it an old-fash-
ioned valentine which had been sent to
her when she was a little girl. 1t was
plain on the outside, with the eXcep-
tion of these words, ITO my valentine"
l went to grandma and asked her
who gave it to her. She said, 1T was
given to me by William Vernon, a
playmate of mine in old England. l
was only II years old when he gave it
to me-
l went to the attic and put it away
in the trunk. 1 had seen all L wanted
to see of it, for it had made grandma
sad. WALTER w. TAYLOR.
Sawtelle city school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
SENDS VALENTINE

Dear Aunt Laurie:
One day grandma and l were looking
over some old letters when l saw an
old worn valentine.
1t was in the shape of large red
heart On it was the picture of
little OK and cart. In the cart was a
large bunch of flowers. A card on it
said: ITO My Sweetheart
| asked grandma if she would tell me
about it, She said
This was given to me by John. 1t
was the first valentine | had ever re-
ceived. l was years old at the time
and we lived in the country. L had
only seen few valentines. Nowadays
you have valentines representing air
ships and automobiles. But when |
was little girl we had oxen. Horses
We're very scarce and only a few people
had them.
L have received a good many valen-
tines since then, but l think the most
of this one. | have had it a good many
years"
Grandma did not tell me quite all the
story about the valentine, but | heard
through my mother that the sender Of
the valentine had since became my
grandfather. EUNICE JACKSON.
SaWtelle school, sixth grade.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
VALENTINES PUT UNDER DOOR

Dear Aunt Laurie:
Last Valentine day l got a nice big
valentine. When night came l went to
grandmas anG stuck it under the
door. Uncle Ben saw it and got it.
He saw it was addressed to grandma,
so he gave it to her. There is Il
window near the kitchen door, and L
went and peeked in it to see what they
would do.
Grandma had forgotten that it was
Valentine day. so she thought that
probably the girls had put letter there
for her. She opened it and it surprised
her She did not know where it had
come from. She was looking at it
when another letter blew under the
door,
She thought that she would catch the
one who did it, but she was not quick
enough. 1t was my brother. She
opened the valentine and it was a pic
ture of a little boy holding a bouquet
of roses
We went in and tried to make her
believe that we didn't put the valen-
tines there, but she was too wise. She
knew better GRACE DAVIS.
Sawtelle school, grade 6.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
KEEPS OLD CARD

IettI Aunt LHulleF
Grandmother was a young girl when
she received her first valentine.
One night as she sat looking into the
blazing fire she heard light footsteps
on the front porch, and then some one
Knocked.
She went to the door and saw some
thing white which lay on the porch
steps. Picking it UP, she read her own
name.
She found little heart-shaped card
inside; on the front was a beautiful
picture and under it two hearts pierced
with an arrow; still under that the
words, Il love you"
As she gaZed at it she wondered who
could nave sent such a dainty little
thing tc her. She turned it over and
read:
"To Minnie, from George
"Oh, he sent it to me to show his
love!' she cried. She thought so much
of it she showed it to everybody. Soon
after she was married to George Smith,
But she still has her first valentine and
thinks lots of it, She often tells the
story to her grandchildren
BERNICE COLE.
Long Beach, Cal. R. F. D., Box 246,
grade B5.