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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

runs down the Mexican fugitive, it is
feared that the authorities Of Okla
homa could not possibly save him from
mob violence. Such lynching as this
would strain the international relations
between America and Mexico to the
breaking point.
An order announced by the Inter
state Commerce Commission today sus-
ponds a proposed increase, by the
Chesapeake and Ohio and its connec-
tons, on coal from the New river dis
trict in West Virginia to Toledo, The
increase was to take effect November
16, and the commission has suspended
it until March 10, 1911. The proposed
advance was from Slip to 81. As ton.
Unofficial advices today indicated
that the possibility of clash between
Mexicans and Americans at Rock
Springs, Texas, is more remote and
conditions are becoming quieter.
The census Office today announced
the 1910 enumeration OF the the state
OF Maine as 1891, increase Al, 800,
or Go per cent.
Nearly all the states we're represented
at the 22d annual convention of the
National Association OF Railway Com
missioners began here today. Chair
man Knapp OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission made an address OF well
come.
Champ Clark says that story about
him driving a pair Of mules down
Pennsylvania avenue in the event that
he yrs elected speaker is all nonsense.
II never said l would drive the mules
and l wont. That's all there is to the
mule story"
In an effort to induce the Depart
ment OF Justice to bring the Sherman
antitrust act to bear upon the United
States Masters Association, an in
dependent malt dealer in New York, it
was learned today. is heading a move
ment to have other independent dealers
petition the department. 1t is charged
that the association controls prices and
fixes them at an exhorbitant figure. 1t
is alleged to be practice OF the as
ISOLATION to raise prices by circulating
reports OF a coming shortage in the
supply OF salt and inducing customers
to but for future delivery. 1t is ca
pee.ed that an investigation will be mn
lertaken by the department il sufficient
evidence to warrant it is presented.
The situation in Nicaragua today
seems grave as result OF the political
rioling in Leon on Sunday night. Con
sui Olyeras is today in Leon investigat-
ing the situation. A report. received
from him at the State Department says
that when the police charged upon the
meeting of the liberal party in Leon,
that five persons were killed and four
Others injured, three Of then, being sol
diers and one OF them an American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
CHAMP CLARK AND THE SPEAK
ERSHIP.

Representative Champ Clark, of Mis-
souri,. announced candidate for the
speakership Of the coming democratic
House, reached Washington yesterday,
Just a. the time definite announce
ment of opposition to his aspirations
was being made by Representative Car
lin, of the Eighth Virginia district, as a
representative OF the faction hostile TO
Clark's candidacy.
The course, according to Mr.. Carlin,
will depend upon Mr.. Clark's attitude
toward the question OF the creation Of
committee of committees by the
House. II he will favor the selection
of such q committee, he will have no
opposition; if he will not, Representa-
tive Hay, OF Virginia, will be put for
ward as candidate.
AS for a committee on committees
which will appoint the new committees
OF the House." declared Representa-
tive Clark last night, discussing the
question, that will be left to the dem
ocratic caucus. Personally, | am
neither for or against committee on
committees. "
There is not the slightest doubt as
to the situation" was Representative
Carlin's comment. If Mr.. Clark
e yes assurance that he is in favor OF
the appointment OF committee on
committees, not the slightest effort will
be made to oppose his election as
speaker. II he takes a stand in favor
OF retaining the present power OF the
speaker, he shall meet defeat The
demand for this reform will be made
by the democrats OF the eastern coast.
This demand will asSuredly be sup
ported by their votes. know OF what
am speaking. Representative Hay,
Of the Seventh district OF Virginia, will
be candidate in case OF Mr.. Clark's
refusal TO yield the power Of appoint
ment 10 the House, and he has the
votes TO elect him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

A DISPATCH sent out from Washing
ton says the Sixty-frst Congress dies
by constitutional limitation. at noon
March next. 1t is possible Tor the
democrats 10 play the Appropriation
bills against tariff revision or iillbustor
against the appropriation bills and force
the president to call the SiNty-sccond
Congress in extraordinary session. it
is to be hoped that the democrats Will
do nothing of the kind lest reac-
ton sets in. There is too much leg's-
lation as it is and extra sessions ol
Congress are unpopular aud generally
more harm than good results there
from. The people Of Virginia had a
chance last week to express their disap-
proyal Of long seasons Of the legisla-
Iature and they did so hy an over
whelming majority. As with Virginia
so with other states; as with legislatures
so with Congresses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Experimenting on the Puritan.

Norfolk, Nov. ia loud explo-
sion, which was distinctly perceptible
in Norfolk, three miles away, announ-
ced today the carrying out Of the Navy
Departments armor resistance test on
the Nor itor Puritan. Buildings shock
in the city and the sharp report could be
heard for a long distance. The moni
tor was anchored off Craney Island,
opposite the Lambert's Point coal piers
of the Norfolk and Western Railway,
at the entrance Of the inner harbor Of
Norfolk. Her machinery had been re-
moved in order that the damage would
be as slight az possible. Immediately
after the explosion the ordnance ex-
ports set to work to ascertain the ex.
tent Of the injuries to the vessel. The
object OF the test was 70 determine the
effect OF high explosives under conline-
ment upon the armor Of naval vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
A CATHOLIC PROTEST.

Protests against the proportionateIy
small number OF Catholics holding
federal and state Offices in this country
and the failure OF the state to pay for
secular education in Roman Catholic
schools featured the annual report OF
President Edward Feeney, Of Brooklyn,
n. Y, at yesterdays sessions Of the
ninth annual convention Of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Catholic Societies in
New Orleans.
The federation has no candidate Tor
public place" he haid, hut it seems
that in proportion to the number Of
Catholics under the flag here and in
our insular possessions We have by no
means sufficient representation in The
public service. Further, those select
ed by our government for responsible
public positions should be real and not
nominal Catholics. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
To license Boxing Clubs.

New York, Nov l5.-The next ses-
sion OF tho legislature viii! be asked TO
pass bill imposing a license OF 81, 900
year upon boxing clubs, thus barring
the fly-buy-night affairs. A commission
of physicians to examine boxers and
see that they are physically fit will be
urged. Fights OF 20 rounds are propos-
ed, with the referee under Instructions
that he must prevent knockout at all
hazards. The commission, appointed by
the state officials, il the bill becomes a
law, will be asked to appoint official re-
ferees, who have thorough know
ledge of the game, to adopt a set Of
uniform boxing rules, stipulate the
weight OF the gloves. the time for
weighing in, and all other conditions.
The hackers OF the bill believe that
under state supervision they may con-
duct their fight clubs in such way as
to open the way for longer and better
fights in the future, under state control
and with every assurance OF safely to
the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
METHODIST CONFERENCE.

The Virginia Southern Methodist
Episcopal Conference in session in
Richmond took recess at noon yes
terday aud held no afternoon or night
sessions. The work will he taken up
again this morning, when the final
business OF the conference will be at
tended to. 1t is thought that the SEES
sion will adjourn bynoon. The bishop
and his cabinet spert the day on the
completion OF the list OF appointments,
which will be read just before adjourn
ment is taken.
At yesterdays session the Randolph
Macon College matter was taken up.
DR.. James Cannon, ir., presented the
following, which vas adopted.
Whereas, there is a great desire
that such action shall be taken at this
session OF the conference as will result
in the final settlement Of the question
at issue between the conference and the
board of trustees of Randolph Macon
College, it is resolved to appoint COM
mittee Of nine of the number and to
request the Baltimore conference to
appoint a committee of three OF their
number to meet together in conference
at Ashland, Va at such time as may
be mutually agreeable, for the purpose
Of considering the adjustment OF the
differences existing between the con-
ferences and the board OF trustees, and
of reaching satisfactory settlement OF
the same. the said committee 10 make
report at the next annual conference. "
Resolutions we're offered by John p
Branch looking to the provision OF the
fund whereby the family Of each minis
ter who dies shall be given $1,000.
Rev. B. NJ. Beckham, chairman of
the joint board of finance, reported
adversely on the request that the charges
OF the conference be assessed 10 pei
cent. for the orphanage in Richmond,
and recommended that the present
plan be continued. This was adopted
DR.. X. II. Bennett, Of the Court
Street Church, Lynchburg. reported
that he had received check for
81 900 to be added to the mission
fund.
Rev. J. T. Green, in reading the re-
port OF the publication committee, re-
commended that the editor OF the Con-
ference Annual be paid $50 for his
work. This was considered too small
by some, and 800 was voted as COM,
pensstion. An earlier publication this
year was pleaded.
DR.. Cannon read the report on tenn
perance, which paper was adopted by
the conference after addresses by DR..
Cannon and Rev. ]. D. McAlister.
The report recommends the use OF
unfermented wine ia communion SER
vices.
The next meeting OF the conference
will he held in Salisbury, Md
Richmond, Va, Nov. 15.-Today's
session OF the Methodist Conference
was given up to the report OF the
board OF education, which ia devoid OF
special feature and to the passing OF
the character Of ministers. No question
was. raised as to any Minister A final
session, concluding with announce
ment Of appointments, will be held
tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

tbs hostile attitude OF the labor
unions tpTard the organized militia
has Great i 4 very pessimistic feeling
among officers of the army and the
national guard, which is reflected
strongly the annual report of Col.
Z. NJ. " aver, chief OF the division OF
militia, he chief OF staff. The officers
say has is almost hopeless to expect
my rciy from the present conditions
br Tire nactment OF state laws or
ihrou1 my national law that would
restrain the unions from their
uniriendly attitude. The preach
ings OF patriotism are of no ef-
fcct. even where it is shown the 1
the sole purpose of the militia is the
maintenance Of law and order. The
urgcn. need for the creation Of an
tumy reserve 10y Congress, force OF
trained ClJiers who would be under
he direct control Of the federal gov
eminent, is accentuated in the annual
report, o; Col Weaver. With such ?
reserve corps, he states, the first line
II defense in the event OF war would
be 100000 militiamen, 100000 reg
ulars and at least 100, 900 reserve corps
men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
More Trouble Expected.

Austin; Tex, Nov 15.-Reports
received today 1T the governors
Office from Edwards county, confirm
rumors that Mcxicans, many OF them
armed, are gathering on the Mexican
borders, but it is not believed they
are marching on Rock Springs, Texas,
with tie intention OF stirring up trouble.
The state rangers, however, have been
notified by the executive to stand
ready to proceed to Rock Springs, to
quel any disturbance that may rise
over the lynching Of Antonio Rodriguez.
The state national guard will be ordered
to get ready for action il their services
are required. The rangers received
their orders from the governor Oh the
strength Of reports from the sheriff Of
Edwards county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

Usa Of the humorous incidents Of
the voting on election day was Witnessed
in a Bronx, New York, district, last
Tuesday. A voter went into the poll
ing place and, declaring loudly that he
was going to vote the prohibition ticket
took his ballot and entered the booth,
where he remained about five minutes
muttering to himself. This voter d'd
not look like man who had much in
terest in the prohibition party. But
when the count was made there, sure
enough. was the ballot marked ia The
circle under the fountain. In the mar
gin was written, Il hereby take the
pledge" and under this was great
blue ink blot that looked as though 1t
were intended for seal, and which
necessitated the throwing out Of the
prohibition vote in the district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

THERE is a sag in the prices of some
of the uecessaries Of life, as compared
with the topmost figures Of l909-lO.
According to the tables Of prices tabu-
lated by the Boston News Bureau wheat
has dropped 1913 per cent, flour - per
cent. corn 27.9 per cent pork, by The
barrel, pol; lard, Il; butter, Is; wool.
I46. The downward tendency has
been slow. 1t has been skilliully and
sturdily resisted by the great combina-
tons, which as far as possible manipu-
late the markets. But thelaw Of gray
itv cannot be annulled. Big crops
and lighter buying t. say nothing OF a
big democratic victory will force
cheaper selling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

THE solid south is more so now than
ever. Despite the glowing reports that
the winning smilc Of Mr.. Taft aud the
dental incisors OF Colonel Roosevelt
we're making serious inroads on the
traditions OF Dixie, the election last
Tuesday showed no indication OF such 4
condition. Where prohibition was the
issue it was defeated. The tariff and a de-
mand for clean politics, undominated
by the special interests, welded the
south more closely together than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

An instance OF grim humor on the
part OF the Portuguese rcyo!ut'onarlcs
is related in the Figaro This news
paper is sent daily TO every sovereign
in Europe, but the last two copies
forwarded to King Manuel at the Real
Palacio das Necessidades, Lisbon ana
to the Queen Dowager, Maria Pa, at
the Palais d'Ajuda, have been returned
TO the Offices in Paris. Across the
wrappers is stamped in Portuguese the
simple inscription, Gone aTay-no
address" The Figaro" commenting
with much warmth on this brutal
formula" adds, I'VE, being better
informed than the young Portuguese
republic as to. the Whereabouts OF the
deposed sovereign, are enabled TO for
journal as usual to their
IS at their respective retreats IN
and Italy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Meat Failing In Prices.

Philadelphia, Nov. 15.--There was a
downward trend in the prices OF meat
wholesale and retail here, today. Steaks
are selling retail at an average of three
cents a pound cheaper. Lamb chops
arc five cents pound lower, while hams
are down three cents. There is also A
decline in the prices ofpoultry, chickens
selling wholesale from l to 9 cents
cents lower.
Newark, Nov. 15.-Thcre is an
average reduction OF three cents pound
in the retail prices OF all kinds of meats
in Newark as compared with those of a
week ago. There is similar reduction
in prices of chicken and turkey. 1t is
believed, however, that there is likely
to be another drop in the near future.
Boston, Nov. 15.-Prices OF many
food staples in the Boston market today
dropped 2 to Z.
Beef steaks are down 8 cents; lamb
aud veal cents; pork, chickens, ham
and bacon 2 TO 3 cents and potatoes
6 cents.
Pitsburg, Nov. 15.-Pork has drop
ped ten cents a hundred pounds here,
while eggs have SCARED to SO cents a
dozen. No other material changes in
food products are noted.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Nov. 10
Meats, especially pork, have been re-
duced in the market here two to four
cents. Poultry is cheaper by four TO
six cents. Eggs and groceries are I'M
changed.
New Haven, Conn, Nov. 15.-Pork
and beef have dropped from three and
half to five and a half cents pound
in the wholesale market. Hams have
dropped 4 cents a pound, but bacon
has gone up two and half cents a
pound.
Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 15.-Prices
Of nearly all OF the common food stuffs
in Kansas City arb lower today. the de-
crease ranging from five to fifteen per
cent. The largest drop was in the price
OF pork and beef, which averaged 3
cents per pound.
Denver. Colo, Nov. 15.-Though
the wholesale prices Of pork and NUT
ton have dropped about II per cent
here, the reduction mas not yet reached
the retail market. Denver retailers as
serted today, however, that they ex-
pected material crop in pork and
beef before the week is out.
Springfield, ILL.,. Nov. 15.-Quo-
tations this morning on wholesale
meats among local firms, indicate a
drop OF pra tically 10 per cent in pork
products within the past two weeks.
Wholesale prices on beef producer re-
main about the same. Retail prices
have not changed.
Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 15.-The
Wholesale prices Of dressed hogs fell off
cent per FOUND here today and
another decrease is expected, Beef re-
mains the same. Pork prices have
been declining for 10 days.
Trenton, n. j., Nov. 15.-Prices Of
all meats, wholesale aud retail in
Trenton have dro ped from an eighth
10 quarter OF cent in the last few
days. Poultry remained stationery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Passenrcr Nani,hes.

New York. Nov. 15.-When the
steamer City Of Columbus, Of the Sa-
yannah line. locked her captain re-
ported to the police that one Of his
passengers had disappeared en- route
and was supposed to have jumped
overheard. The missing man was /.
n. Mason, a hotel manager OF Boston
and Philadelphia. He was missed
Sunday night and a search OF the YES
sci showed that ! 9 was not on board.
He had been in Savannah in attend
ance or the automobile races and
seemed respondent. When asked il
he was i'll, he said he was not.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
10 Head of MeXlcans.

Rick Springs, Tex, Nov. 10
Eighty ranchmen and cowboys started
from here today to head off the force
OF 300 Mexicans who was marching
from Las Vacae, Mexico, to avenge
the burning OF Antonio Bodrizuez. The
Texans are mounted riding rapidly to
intecept the Mexicans. As they adj
yanccd toward the Rio Grande, the
Texas we're joined by groups Of men
eagerto engage the invaders from across
the border.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Tie President Inspects Dam.

Panama. Nov. 15.-President Taft
and party this afternoon inspected the
great Gatun Dam, the biggest piece Of
enginee' ing work on the Panama Canal
Tonight the president will attend a re-
ception at the home of Col Goetbals,
in charge OF the canal work, at which
the guests will be the members Of the
Y. NJ. C. A. and the Red Cross work
ara
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

NEGRO leaders in Washington think
they have been overlooked as n factor
in bringing about the defeat Of the re-
publican party. Washington was hoad-
quarters for the anti-republiCan cam
paign waged 10y the negroes, and an
immense amount of literature advising
colorcI citizens to vote against the re-
publican candidates was distributed.
The claims is made that there we're
moro negroes in the last election who
did not vote at all or who voted the
democratic ticket than in any election
since the right OF suffrage was given
the race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
The standard OH COmpany,s Dividend.

New York, Nov. 15.-The Standard
Oil Company OF New Jersey today de-
cared a dividend often dollars share,
payable December 10, for the current
quarter. The dividend corresponds TO
that declared for the similar quarter a
year ago and makes the total for this
year forty dollars a share. The last
dividend declared, paid September Is,
was 50 q share.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
The schenk Case.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov, l6.-That ar
rests will be made within the next "a
hours that will establish the existence
Of a we'll organized plot against the life OF
John o. Schenk, Of Wheeling, W. Va. +,
was the declaration Of he .dquarters Of
a big private detective agency here this
afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Fargo Lost.

Boston, Mass, Nov. l5.-When the
whalcback steamer Blyport, which was
bound from Newport News, Va, to
Providence, locked here today she re-
ported tie loss Of her barge Baroness
with the pro bable loss of Ter crew Of
six. The Baroness was run down off
Fire Island, n. Y, last Thursday night
by al unknown full rugged ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Five Prisoners Escape.

Huntsville, Ala, Nov. 15.-Fiye
prisoners, three white and two colored,
escaped from jail today by lowering
themselves from a third story window
with strips Of torn mattress. A posse
is now beating the countryside in the
h)Ie Of finding trace Of the fugiiyes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

When a coh becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy
to use Is Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy.
It will cure quicker than any other,
aud also leaves the system In q nstu,a
and healthy condition. Sold by w. r,
CIR ishtcn and Richard Gibgop,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

says that under DR.. Evans's guidance
Chicagoans are rapidly learning how to
he healthy. They are learning the
importance Of fresh air, arc finding out
how to avoid disease and arc seeing it
demonstrated that people can live in
Chicago and have good health, despite
city condition
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

DIR. W. A. EvANsr Chicago's Health
Commissioner and leading phrase
maker. is out with new batch of
"healthograms. Two much fresh
air is just enough. says DIR. Evans,
and following this UP he declares that
''the biggest bedroom in the world is
not big enough to sleep in il the win
lows are shut" Tie Evening Pos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15

Lame back comes on suddenly and i.
extremely painful. 1t is caused by
Of the muscles. Quick re-
lief is afforded by applying Chamber
lain's Liniment Sold by w, T.
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
ToIstoi,s Condition Critical.

St. Petersburg, Nov. 15.-The physi-
clans attending Count Leo Tolstoi In
the little railroad depot at Astapose
announced today that the celebrated
writer was in a critical condition. 1t is
feared he cannot recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
I'noner Freed.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 15.-Rotin
Cooper was acquitted at his retrisl in
criminal court today of the murder OF
former United States Senator Z. w.
Carmack. after tho jury had been in
structcd 10 bring in verdict OF not
entity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-15
Two Men Killed.

Watertovn, Wis, Nov. 15.-News
was received here today that dynamite
killed two men and injured three
others, one probably fatally, at camp
No. II, in the town OF Lebanon late
yesterday. The men were employed
on the new line Of the northwestern
road.