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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
WINTRY WEATHER.

The rain OF yesterday was followed
early last night by borean gales accom-
panied by rain and snow, the tempera-
ture in the meantime falling almost to
the freezing point. The wind came 10
heavy flaws, which Toared alarmingly,
blowing dead branches from trees, and
prostrating the telegraph and telephone
poles 10 some places. But few people
were on the streets, only such as were
forced to brave the elements leaving
their homes.
Conditions continued wild through
out the night Aboat midnight snow
began to fly, and by morning the earth
was clothed in whie. The mercury in
the thermometer Il an early hour was
down TO SO degees. The wind had
abated but little and snow was still
falling.
An inventory II the city showed that
several poles in he northern ana west,
srn sections of DC city aud in West End
had been prostated by the high winds,
and falling and traugled wires were to
be seen in may places. Feopie from
Fairfax count report that poles were
blown down iih number OF places.
The steamer Southerland arrived at
this mort tha morning about forty
n,;nu+es late. She experienced heavy
bead winds ipChesapeake Bay aud the
p",oDor rivejlast night. The officers
NJ the sleanS say they encountered
the snow ayedar Point.
snow anfain fell during most otthe
mornine accompanied occasionally by
bsnyv aks OF wind. Umbrellas at
times wh rendered useless by the
6srce b;sts, and pedestrians lodged
each ottr in seurryiug from point to
point.
Moot the steam trains we're more
or leslate in arriving at and departing
iremyhis city,
NJ weather continued gloomly and
yaiS, throughout the day, Most OF
,h4now has disappeared,
Telegraph wires arc down in many
Ices north OF Washington, and but
tile news has in consequence has been
/eceiyed from the outside world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
"FoUR LEAF CLOVER. Z"

"A -Four Leaf Clover" one OF the
prettiesl little playlets ever written is
in the magnificent bill being furnished
the patrons OF the New Opera House,
with Robert Hildreth, its author, 10
the cast. Mr.. Hildreth plays all the
male characters In the piece, appearing
first as q college, boy then a 'niser,
changing again asa rube aud lastly as an
old farmer, His changes are lightning
like and his portrayal Of each character
shows his ability as an actor as well as 8
writer. An equipment OF scenery show
ing old Cloyerdale farm Is carried by
the company, giving this gem OF plays
a beautiful setting, Matinee tomorrow
afteruOofi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
WANTS TO GO HOME.

Edna Earl, resident OF north Lee
street, appeared at the station house
this morning while the rain was falling
and the wind blowing, minus season.
able wraps, and told acting Lieutenant
Roberts and Officer Beach that she had
determined to leave the resort in which
she had been living and return to her
mother in Philadelphia, but that the
woman OF the house refused to allow
her to remove her trunk, containing
her clothing, until board bill OF s24
was paid The officers told the woman
her case was OF a civil nature and she
should consult a magistrate, The
woman was given seat in front OF the
stove which she seemed 10 10th to leave.
She said she had resolved to abandon
the life she has been living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Murdered Man Alive.

Trenton, Nov. 4.-Returning as one
from the grave, Leo A. Mullen, OF this
city, entered the home OF his parents
here last night and assured them that
he had not been murdered and cut TO
pieces by Black Hand assassins near
Reading, Pa, as was intimated in af-
ternoon papers, following the finding
Of a mphlated body and 4 pair OF eye
glasses which a Philadelphia opticisn
said had been sold to Mullen. Mullen
cannot account for the glasses, but ne
IS sure he has not been murdered, A
seeming standardization OF the murder
theory was afforded 10y the fact that
Mullen had been unhesfd OF for six
weeks after leaving home to take posi-
tict as a detective TO hunt down Black
Handlers. He says the detective Job
did not pan out ard be driited TO
Philadelphia, read the murder story
and fastened home to reassure his
parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Mssker Retnrns Cash.

Williamsport, Pa. Nov. EN-.
manuel Camarinos, q prominent con-
iectioner, has made public a queer gift
which he received on Hallowe'e night.
Out Of procession OF "Mummets"
passing bis store one OF the number
strobe to the counter where he stood,
thrust an envelope in bis hand bowed
Enthusiastically aud departed. The en-
velope contained quite large amount
OF money-how large Mr., Camarlncs
had not said. Mrs. Camarinos Gays
that che is quite sure the "Mummer"
vas o woman dressed as man, as her
walk indicated that. Mr. Camarlnos
cannot explain the mysterious gin 10
less it represents money that may have
been stolen from him, and tic party
was thus insuring It's return without
chance OF ide MITIGATION,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
NEGRO PLAYS FLIMfLAM GAME.

A colored boy entered the coriec-
tionery store OF Mr.. ]. Hillary, on the
north side OF King street, between
Fayette and Payne, this morning and
requested Mrs. Lyles, Mrs. Hillary's
mother. who had charge OF the store,
to change nickle for him in order
that he could place the cents In slot,
machine. After exhausting the five he
had another nickel changed and later
a quarter. He subsequently asked Mrs.
Lyles to change a dollar note, and
when the money had been placed upon
the counter he grabbed it and ran off.
The negro was followed by Mrs. Lyles
and a gentleman who happened to be
in the neighborhood at the time, but
he succeeded in making his escape. The
thief dropped two nickles in his fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
SCHOOL BOARD.

At the monthly meeting OF the City
School Board held last night Captain
Herbert Bryant, presided.
Fir. Stabler reported that commit
tee from the 0. +. A. had informed
him that taeir presentation OF nag
Cor Lee building would be attended with
no cost to the bead. but the order
would appreciate me ceremony on
the part OF the board at the preSenta-
ton. He suggested that the flag be ac-
cepted and that definite arrangements
be made later for any ceremony that
might be deemed necessary.
DIR. Smith moved that the flag be ac-
cepted and that the chairman appoint
a committee to receive it, This was
adopted and the chairman appointed
DR.. Smith on the part of the board and
Mr.. Conrad Johnson, principal Of Lee
School, on the part OF that school to
accept it and the clerk was requested
to notify the officers of the 0. f. A. OF
the action OF the board.
Mr.. Slabler reported that the tin
work inside the cupola OF Lee building
had rusted and that the flooring OF the
cupola would have to be repaired. He
also reported that the cost Of erecting
fuel sheds at the two colored buildings
would he about 500. 1t was decided
t. indefinitely postpone this work.
Mr.. Stabler also reported that repair
work on the several buildings had been
made; that some OF the old furniture
had been removed from Lee to Hal
lowell building; that the west end Of
Lee school lot had been washed out by
the recent rain and to protect it sod
ding had been resorted TO; and that
after repairs had been made to the two
colored school buildings, these build
ings were now in fairly good condition.
He said that the furnace men had re-
ported that in order to get the best re-
suits from the furnaces in Washington
building certain alterations in the brick
work around them must be made, and
this had been done.
A number of bills for repairs and
supplies were ordered to be paid.
A letter was received from Mr.. G. G.
Maphis, examiner Of the Third circuit,
stating that at recent meeting of the
committee on apportioning the high
school fund, $500 was recommended TO
the boys high school at Alexandra.
A letter from G.. w. Zachary, presi-
dent of the State Teachers Association,
was received requesting that this board
send representatives to attend the meet
ing OF the association to be held in
Richmond.
The superintendent said he would
like some of the trustees to attend the
meeting with him, but no action was
taken.
The superintendent has accepted an
invitation to visit the schools in Wash
ington next week and has invited any OF
the trustees who could do so TO accom-
pany HIM. =.
The superintendent then made his
monthly report of the working OF the
schools, the attendance DC. One white
teacher had been absent three days,
one, one day, and one one half day.
The board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
The Pape,s Condition.

Rome, Nov. 4.-The condition OF
Pope Plus whose heart is said to be
very weak, is giving his physician,
DR., Marciaiava, considerable anxiety.
1t developed today that the physician
urged the Pope to give up his daily au-
diences for two weeks.
Plus refused, though he has lessened
the number OF persons he receives
daily. Worry over the Portuguese situ-
alton is held responsible for bis present
condition,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
PROPERTY SALES.

c. C. Haynes has sold to Charles
Scoyen a house and lot on the vest
side of Patrick street between King and
Cameron.
Mrs. Annie f. Knight has sold TO
Mrs. Annie f. Matters a house and lot
on the west side Of Fairfax street north
OF Gibbon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. G. A. Simpson, who has during
the past few days been at the Alexandra
Hospital, is improving.
Mr.. Ashby Miller, now OF st. LOUIS,
was in this city today on his way to
Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
INSPECTED woRKHousR.

The commissioners of the District
~ Columbia went on trip to the
District workhouse at 0ccoquan, this
morning. leaving Washington at 1886
over the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad. After lun-
cheon at the workhouse they inspect.
ed the grounds and building. The
commissions will return on the police
boat yigiIant, and will reach Wash
iuqton about 6 o'clock this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
LOCAL BREYITIEs.

Five dodgers were accommodated at
the station house last night.
There were no cases on the docket OF
the Police Court this morning.
A business meeting OF the Epworth
League of the NJ. E. Church South will
be held in the Young Peoples Build
ing at O'Clock tonight.
Mr.. w. c. Baggett has purchased
from Mr.. Worth Hulfish lot on the
west side OF Alfred street, near Cam
eron. Mr.. Baggett will erect residence
on the lot in the spring.
Carter Webb, coIored, at one time a
huckster in the Alexandria markes,
died at 2 O'Clock this morning at
Hunters station, short distance south
OF this city.
Yesterday was Ladies Day" at the
new Elks' Building. The first Thurs
day in each month is devoted by the
lodge to the lady friends ofthe organ
iZation.
James, the year-old son OF MIR.
James and Mrs. Sarah Murphy, died
at his parents residence, 700 Franklin
street, this morning.
The sixth annual meeting OF the
Woman's Missionary Union OF the
Synod Of Virginia opened at the Central
PRESBYTERIAN Church, in Washington,
Yesterday morning. A number OF people
from Alexandria attended The meeting.
Special officer l. w. Burrell, OF the
county, who was few days ago con-
victed in the Circuit Court OF Alexan-
dria county, for an assault on young
man named Hallen at Luna Park, last
June, and fined S25, has been removed
from Office by Judge Thornton, Oh mo-
ton OF the Commemorative Attorney.
We don't care ''rinky dink" what our
competitors think. It's what "yOu' think
of US that makes us sit up aud take
notice. Whenever you are hungry ana
somewhere in the innermOst recesses OF
your being, there is an empty aching
void. lust think of those irresistibly
delicious Auth Sausages and Puddlngs
at Blondheim's Auth Stand and Market
"They will change your look OF munger
to am irresistible smile" Look up our
big adj. on this page and note our quota
tions on Hams and Shoulders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Weather Probabilities.

For this section clearing this after
noon, fair tonight and Saturday; rising
temperature Saturday; brisk and high
nosthwest winds. diminishing today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
LANSbURGH & BRO.
42O-42e Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
For Sale or Rent.

The desirable residence with large
side lawn, 3OT south St, Assph street,
located In the best residential section or
the city. For full particulars spply at
443 Duke street
noV4 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04

The choir Of St. Pauls Church will
give its animal concert on the evening
Of Tuesday, Noyember 29th,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Wood
Coke

Order your Coal before the advance at
lowest summer prices. Best quality
pfompt delivery and bottom price
Phone ss, DEw, A1ToHEsoN, io' south
kpysl skreek IVY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at 6;3Oa. IN. and sets
at l:j7 p. IN. High water At 9;52 a. IN. and
30 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
RnR GALE.

Having no further use for pair of
sound, six year old MULES, we offer
same for sale NJ Chatham stables.
now iw MUTUAL ICE co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04

kyoR EBST.-Three ROOMS for ligh
. house keeping. centrally located
address this Office + r, nov3 ~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04
GROWERS
TO ORGANIZE

The most representative gathering
of fruit growers ever held in the
Rogue River valley was that held at
Medford last Friday, Jan. 81. The
meeting was called for the purpose
of inaugurating a movement toward
creating a union of all the fruit
growers of Rogue River valley, ir-
respective of location, covering the
whole fruit growing territory from
the SickiyOUs to the gorge of the
Rogue, and representatives from ey-
cry section were present.
Professor O'Gara, of the depart
ment of agriculture, was present
and told Of the things which had
been accomplished by the orange
and lemon growers of California in
this respect and the aid which had
been given the southern California
growers by the government. BE
cause they asked for 1t, the orange
and lemon growers Of California get
the best price going through their
organization, and you people should
get very tired of having the main
profits of your labor and invest
ments reaped by curbstone brokers
on the other end of the line" said
the professor. After prominent
growers from all sections of the val
ley had voiced their sentiments a
motion was carried that a commit
tee of Is, Of which G. e. Whistler
was to be chairman, be selected by
Professor O'Gara to consider ways
and means for the organization and
to draft plans.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet again on January 22 at which
time the organization will be per-
fected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04

his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Allen.
reside a few miles from Woods,
where they own a nice little farm.
Mr.. Allen is an enthusiastic young
sportsman, and mde things exciting
for o. Neelands, a local sportsman,
when visiting the Allen home.
Harry MCLEAN, of Albany, arrived
this morning to transact business for
few hours, and then look after
business matters in Portland.
Howard Walker and wife, of ST..
Paul, Ore, were in the city on busi-
mes today.
Wilda Salomon has returned to
her studies at the Oregon Agricultur-
al College after pending the holidays
with relative in Salem.
Laurence Hitchings, of Bonneville,
was a visitor at the home of State
Fish Warden McAllister last Sunday.
Henry Hall, prosperous farmer
in the Waldo Hills, was in the city
today, attending to bushes matters.
Andrew Lake left this morning for
Billing, Montana, after visiting
friends in this city and other Oregon
cities for the past month.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04
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= PERSONAL MENTION =
* X * X X X X X X X X \; X X :,

Miss Alice Byrd left this morning
for Portland to visit with friends for
a short time.
A. L. Taylor, of Silver Falls, was
in the city today looking after bust
ness matters for a few hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Fuller left
this morning for Oregon City to
spend a week visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Franklin Potter. Mrs. Potter
was formerly Miss Helen Fuller, Of
this city, but for the past two years
has been resident of Oregon City.
Miss Mamie Wolcast, of Forest
Grove, stopped off in this city for a
few hours today to renew old ac-
quaintances. She will leave this ev-
ening for Dallas to visit her parents
for a week or so.
F.. G. Burg, of Mill City, was
among the business visitors in the
city today
Misses Anna and Pearl Basey, of
Monitor, were shopping in tbs city
today.
A. F. Bossler returned to his work
in Portland this morning, after a few
days visit with Salem friends.
Harry Shines, captain on one of the
Oregon City Transportation Com
pany's river steamers, was visiting
friends and relatives here last night
l.. d. Mcpherson returned last
night from a three weeks business
trip in Washington and Idaho. Mr..
McPhearson reports very cold wealth
er in the northern states at present.
Mrs. e. L. Chalcrat, of Chemawa,
was a visitor in this city yesterday.
Hon. Jay Bowerman was a bust
ness visitor in Salem yesterday.
d. r. Yantis, proprietor of "The
Toggery," and Claud Bell, a Salem
confectioner, will leave next Thurs
day for the East on busines and
pleasure.
Judge G. P. Terrell, of Mehama,
was doing business in the city yes
terday.
Conrad Lewis, of Polk county, was
looking after business matters and
shaking hands with old friends IN
the city yesterday.
Guy Allen, Of Woods, came over to
this city yesterday with a ton and
a half of smoked salmon for the Gile
Mercantile Company. Mr.. Allen, with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04

effect that the engineering DEPART
ment be placed under a special COM
mittee to consist of the chairman of
streets and alleys, sewers and bridges
and It was adopted.
A favorable report was made by
the committee on licenses on the ap-
pIication of e. Eckerlen. Swartz g.
James and ]. A. Cooper for a renew
al of their liquor licenses, and they
We're renewed by the council.
Ordinance Passed.
An ordinance which provides for
the establishment of a grade on Thir-
teenth street from Cross to Rural
avenue passed third reading and be-
came law last night, and so did an
ordinance which provides and de-
clares a deficit in the assessment for
the Improvement OF Harney street.
The deficit was 1888.
An ordinance which provided for
the raising of the street commission
er's salary from 5000 to $1,000 was
read for the third time, but when q
vote was taken upon it it was lost.
Resolution Passed.
A resolution which calls for plans
and specifications for the improve
ment of Center street from CONNER
cial to the bridge over North Mill
creek was presented, and, upon a
vote being taken, was adopted; also
a resolution asking that plans for
the construction of a sewer in block
n be prepared, and a resolution pro-
viding for the appointment of r. G..
Hawley as deputy street commission
er; also a resolution directing the
recorder to advertise for bids for
the construction of a foot bridge
over North Mill creek on High street.
Reports of Officers.
John Darr, chief of the fire depart
ment, submitted his annual report.
The report shows the department to
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04
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Z X-RAYS AND SMILES

4 x :; !: x !; = y :: x X X * * x
* * x :; :; .; x :; !: :: !; * x X y
Tom l.. Johnson as Mayor of
Cleveland, has retired. He is sue
ceeded by Herman Baer, a German
American, who is less of a demagog.
* 4 x
n. L. Davenport is promoted from
assistant to Persian Commissioner,
Vice Warner resigned.
X X
Both of Albany's Presbyterian
churches will probably rebuild dur
ing 1910.
X X *
Why will deaf politicians get on
the track in front of the train of
progress and be run over?
X X 4
1t has always been considered ali
right to grab little land in any
old way that your conscience al
lowed.
X X X
Freezing Sunday at Eugene! That
is bad. We supposed the bananas
were blooming.
X x
Senator Chamberlain still believes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04
CRATER ROAD CASE
TO BE HEARD JAN. IL

The Chatter Road case has been
set for hearing in the Supreme
court on January 70, 1910, at 10
a. m.
The Crater Road case is most inn
pOrtant 10 southern Oregon and 10
the state at large. The recent legiB-
lature appropriated 100000 10 aid
In its construction. Later one Nc
Mahan. an attorney Of this city,
I'm the name of taxpayer In
eastern Oregon, brought suit and
enjoined the state from expending
the money, claiming such an appro-
prlatiOn Is unconstitutional. The
suit was won by McMahan IN the
circuit court and was Immediately
appealed. IL will now be settled in
the Supreme court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04

be in excellent condition, and shows
that during the year 1909, &C alarms
fire was $1,000.
Poundmaster Longs report showed
that for the past month IS dogs had
been incarcerated in the pound, and
of that number IL had been redeemed
An exhaustive report covering the
work of the engineering department
was presented by Engineer Perrott.
According to this report there was
27,472.44 square yards of Bftulithic
pavement completed during the year
of 1909 at a cost of $65, ,S52.74; that
there is 24,047.72 square yards under
contract at cost of $50, ,462.4S that
the cost of the Macadam and gravel
improvement has been $35,SS4.42
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04
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< INTERPRETATIONS +
INCORPoRATIoNs -.
X * X 4 * * X * * * !; = i; x i

INCORPORATIONS e.. ....
Articles OF incorporation filed in
the office of the secretary of state
January 3, 1910, are as follows:
Concorn Construction Co.-Princi-
pal office, Portland; capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators-D. Madon-
ma, d. Ragnone, II. Casciate and f.
A. Bisotti.
Eagle Valley State Bank-Princi-
pal place of busi nessshrdlu shrshs
pay office, Richland capital stock,
SIS, 1000. IncOrporators-Wi
Chandler, J. F. Herr, f. G.. Jasper,
T. All Holcomb and l. N. Young.
Nordman Realty CoJPrincipal
office Portland; capital stock, S40,-
600. Incorporators-H. J. Cress, e.
d. Timms and e. H. Timms.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04

President Taft will make good on
progressive policies.
4 X X
Very well, the world is a little
tired of undertaking. Give the peO-
pie a chance to restore normal busi-
ness conditions before you stir them
up.
X X X
Woodburn will erect a Masonic
hall and armory in 1910-unless
somebody pulls the string.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-01-04
new CITY
OFFICIALS
TAKES HOLD
Old Council Winds Up Its BuSi-
ness and Steps Down
and Out.
Clty Omcinls for 1910.

City officials for 1910.
Mayor. .... Geo. +. Rodgers
City Recorder. w. A. Moores
City Attorney. Grant Corby
City Treas. . Frank Meredith
Chief of Police. ID. w. Gibson
City Engineer. j. b. Perrott
Street Commissioner, not filled
City Physician. DR.. o. B. Miles
Sanitary Inspector. A. w. Long
Policemen, L. r. Murphy, j. A.
Poland, j. w. Whitlach, f.
Jory, S. A. BuTkhart.
Chief of Fire Dept. j. A. Darr
Chemical foreman. VIM. Ivan
Driver of engine team. 49,.
...... w. II. Phillips
Driver hose team. Pet Graber
Engineer ..... Ed. Dencer
Councilmen first ward go.
A. A. Moffit and H. A. John
son.
Councilmen second ward. =.
j. S. Stockton and S. A.
Manning.
Councilmen third ward ...
w. II. Eldridge and G. Stolz
Councilmen fourth ward E.
w. S. Low and e. J. Sauter
Councilman fifth ward ...
A. Hauckestein and w. w.
Hill.
Councilmen sixth ward. 49,.
H. w. Hatch and l. Green
baum.
COuncilmen seventh ward ....
J. A. Carson and N. d. FL
lott.
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