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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
Morgan OTers s5O.OOO,

New York, Jan. 29.-J. Pierpont Nor
gan has cabled the French authorities
having in charge the relief of the
flood victims, offering $4,000 to help
in the work.
In response to the message sent by
the chamber of commerce of New York
to the Paris chamber of commerce a
cablegram was received from France
as follows:
"The sentiments of sympathy from
the chamber of commerce of New York
go direct TO the hearts of all French
men. The chamber of commerce of
Paris is appreciative of your manifesto
ton of friendship and thanks you most
sincerely KESTER, President"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
Advises Magazine Pub
fishers to be Careful in
Attacks on Officers.
EASY TO DEFEAT ENDS
Accused Should BE Given Bene-
fit of Doubt-ReferS to
Postal Rates.

Washington, Jan. 29.-President Taft
told the periodical publishers of the
United States last night that if they
overloaded their criticisms of men in
administrative authority with unparlia-
mentary expressions and intimations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
BY TAV,

6I AN.
Especial Correspondence of The Argus
Washington, Jan. 27.-Figures
compiled by Bradstreets on the prices
of SO commodities, all of which enter
into the cost of living, show that on
Jan. 1, 1910, these commodities
reached a new high record. costing
Ill per cent more than on Jan. 1 i,
1909, and 81 per cent more than on
July I, 1898,
The receipt of this Information in
Washington aroused the keenest in
terest. The high cost of living is
more and more engaging the atten-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
COST OF LIVING STIRS CAPITAL;
INCREASE 81 PER CENT SINCE 1895

the consumers. who, according to re-
ports reaching the capitol from all
parts of the United States, have be-
come thoroughly imbued with the
idea that the only hope for lower
prices is in honest downward revision
of the tariff.
Absolutely High Record.
The figures just issued by Brad
streets are of the utmost Importance
and were appreciated here as such.
The result of the compilations, given
In index numbers" shows that the
Continued on Page Four)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

Are ENDED
British Government Much
Weaker Than it Was
Before,
THOUGH YETIN POWER
RumorS Circulated That the Tri-
partite Coalition Is Weak
ening.

London, Jan. 29.-The general
elections for members of the new
parliament are at an end with the ex-
ception of seven constituencies re-
turns from which can be forecasted
confidently, and the tripartite coali-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

Temperature at Z a. m, %. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, 81.
Minimum in last IL hours, IS. Velocity
of wind at a m, 8 miles per hour.
Precipitation, none. Relative humidity,
at z p. m. sc, at a. m. "a
]. NJ. SHERIER, local forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
HARVESTER co. CUTS
A BIG, JUICY MELON

Chicago, Jan. 29.-The international
Harvester company today declared a
stock dividend of 33 1-3 per cent on
common stock and the regular ~ on
preferred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

Woman Burned; Husband Held.
Cincinnati, Jan. 29.-The dead body
of Alice Van Zandt, burned almost 10
a crisp. was found lying across a stove
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

Charles D. Norton, treasurer of the
Red Cross, Washington, D. c., will be
forwarded promptly by cable through
the American ambassador"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

Des Moines, Jan. 29.-Henry NJ. Bel
vel, a pioneer Iowa publisher, formerly
editor of the Des Moines Chronicle
and later editor of the Grand Army
Advocate, is dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
THE WEATHER

Rain or snow tonight or Sunday.
Not much change in temperature. The
lowest temperature tonisAt will be
about 20 degrees above zero.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
Veteran Iowa editor Dead,

in her home today. Her husband was
held pending an investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets $40. rises 7:0S: moon rises
e:33 p. m: 4 a. m. planet Jupiter ap-
parently stationary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

Eight Killed In British Wreck.
London, Jan. 29-Eight persons
were killed and 20 others injured
when an express train was wrecked
at Stoats Nest station this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
Irish nationalists so, laborites 40.
position-Unionists 271.

The final figures will not be availa-
BILE before Feb. II. Doubtless they
will give the unionists 274 seats. liber-
ais 273, nationalists 80 and Iaborites
IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29
POISON FOUND IN
BODIES OF SW0PES

Kansas City, Jan. 29.-Poison has
been found in the organs of Colonel
Thomas H. Swope and nephew. Chris
man. according to statements based
upon partial reports OF chemists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

New Head Of NaperVilIe School.
Allentown. Pa, Jan. 29.-Bishop
Thomas Bowman. d. D.. has been elect.
ed acting president of Northwestern
college at Naperville, Ill, vice Kick
hoefer. resigned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-29

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
COURT NOTES.

la the Corporation Court yesterday
decree was entered granting a divorce to
B ,ttie Motley from H. 7. Motley on the
ground OF deseFIioD.
A 6asI decree was entered 10 the case
of William Dsmsine VI. Lucy Murray
ct al, a suit involving title to a house.
An order overriding the demurrer 10
the declaration Vas entered in the case
of Alfred 5. Mason Va. the Washington,
Alexacdria and Mount Vernon Railway
Co., 8 suil for $40, 900 for damages.
Ia the case OF H n. Dsr1eile vs.. the
Williams Wstchmsu's CLOCK Company
decree was ertared confirming the report
OF II. N. Garner, special commissioner,
aud decree for sale.
10 the case of Annie E. Webster,
guardian, vs.. Mary =. SImms decree
was entered confirming the report Of G.
l. Bottle Of sale OF house No, 227 south
Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Father and Daughter Reunited.

Stokesgille, Va, June Ia new.-
paper story on hermits, 10 which there
vas described strange old mao Living
alone in the mountiins OF Tennessee. Is
expected to result In the reunion OF Mrs.
W. II. Maxwell, of this place, and her
sther, after separation Of nearly bslf
century. The father OF Mrs. Maxwell
marched away with CONFIDENT regI-
ment during the civil war, and since
that time no word from him reached bis
family. Long after the close Of the war
a soldier stopped at the home Of Mrs.
Newell, then snail girl, and told her
mother that the husband and father had
been killed 10 battle. A few years later
the mother died and Mrs. Maxwell grew
up and married, still thinking her father
was dead, uutil abou, week sgo she
read the account OF the strange old her.
NIT of Tennessee. She began an investl.
cation and disclosed facts that made her
practically positive thst the man 10 her
father. Mrs. Maxwell has gone to her
fathers mountain home and will attempt
to persuade the aged man to return to
Stokesville with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Hurled Pot OF Beans at Crown
Drfnna


Berlin, June IA zinc PCT filled with
besus was the "wespou of destruction"
which au inssue Polish Jew named Abrs-
ham Eirweiss hurled at Grown PrinCe
frederick William today as The Ia ter rot Q
at the head OF the GrendIer Guards after
The annual spriog review at Tempelhof
Plain.
Tbs zinc pot misssd the crown prince
and stuck a policeman, irhttipg q
wound that bled proiusely.
King Albert of Belgium, who was a
guest Of honor st the review, rode beside
the crown PRICE, bot on the side remote
from the maniac.
EIrweiss vas immediately se'zsd bJ the
police. He vas vIoleptly Insane and 1t
was Necessary to mauacle both bis legs
and arms before he conld b e removed to
prison.
The attack caused great excitement,
though the crown prince was inclined to
laugh az the incident when he fOu3d
what missile the maniac hsd used.
He must have heard tbs. AN fond
of besns," ibe primes remarked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
STILL MAINTAINS HIS limo.
OENOE,.

The following letter was received 81
this Office today from Calvin Johnson,
one NJ the colored men who is to be
sIec,,ocuted 10 The peniteDiiaiy at Rich
Ooond on Friday, June 10, for paftici-
nation IN the murder of Walter f.
Oar Citizens oil Alexandra: As 1
am si,ll 10 tbs death cell ct Richmond
watlne to die, | thought / would drop q
lev lines to you sill. | am we'll and
trustiug 10 a good and mercii0l God,
and really hope every citizen Of this
CITY is the same. The reason / write
this letter 10 you Ia because l am a poor
innocsrt negro, aud the good Lord In
hesyen knows 1 am telling the truth.
Dear citizens please listen to these few
words Of mine, especially you who know
of me. Ity0a never see me 10 your
CITY no more, remember taese words,
CD loves the truth and clean heart,
aud be SAYS, If the truth makes rs free
We shslI be free indeed. Sc, bave
t,ld the truth before God and mao,
am innocent OF this charge. God be
knows 1 am. So must ask you all
please help me Gu, OF this trouble.
White people have been my daily bread
all OF my life. l would not take q
nesro's life, and God 10 heaven knows
Iwtud not harm no whito gentleman
/ also want to say have net got any
thing evil or unjust 10 wy heart against
no on; could NOT, for | waut to 90 to
heaven when die. May God bless you
all. will close hoping thst you ali
will help poor ms Gu. From your humble
prisoner, CALVIN .. JOHNSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
THE CONDEMNED MEN.

Mr.. J. Randall Ostou, counsel for
Eu gene Dorsey, one Of the colored men
who is to be tleolrocutsd 10 the peni-
Tertiary Ia Richmond on the 10th inttsr
for participation In the murder OF Wsl'
ter F. Schultz, was summoned to Rlch'
u,ond yesterday by Governor Mann. Mr..
F. P. Russell, counsel for Henry smith,
who is to be electrocuted next Friday,
expects to 20 to Richmond tomorrow In
order that be may have an interview with
the governor 10 the interest OF Smith.
Mr.. L. II. MscheD, counsel for Calvin
johnson, 10 unable 10 say when he will
have another interview With the
governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
POLICE OOURT

fJustIce Il. B. Oaton presIding1
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
James Moore, charged With drunken
and dsorderty conduct, Was fined $40.
William DelsplsDe, charged with
vagraucy, was 6oed 50.
Martha johnson and Jennie Payne,
both c0Iored, chSrged With disorderly
conduct and fighting, were fiued 50 each.
Edward Blotb, suspected OF stealing q
horse, was held for the action OF Fairfax
au horitIes.
A man, charged with hsrboring 8
vicious dog, WAS dismissed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
SWAN BROS
REMNANT
Every Thursday every Remnan t
in tn house is on Sale at prices
greatly below the market price,
also hundreds of good Miii ends
at special prices.

We will plaza on sale Thursday twenty
dozen children's cotton pants, Rem.
nsnt price pair
Ten dozen ladies' muffin underskirts,
with wide embroidery trimming,
excellent 81 90 value Remnant price,
Thursday, elch O.
Five dozea ladies' percale waists, with
white collars, 75c value, Remnant
price each IS
Three dozen babies lawn caps slightly
soiled and unused, 25c value, Rem
nsnt price, esch 15
One dozen babies' lawn caps, slightly
soiled 60c value, Remnant rice, each %
Thirty dozen l'dies' extra size summer
vests, sizes and 9; l2l md l6c value.
Remnant price each 10
TEo cream shawls with fringe, Sl49
value, soiIed, Remnant price, each SO
We will place on sale Thursday about
twenty pieces OF plain and dotted
batiste and mousseli1es 26c value,
Remnant price yard 10
Five pieces Of stripe cotton, home' pun,
suitable for suits and skirts, 15c
value, Remnant price yard l..
Twenty dr. zen ladies' kimonos, special
price Thursday, each Is
Twenty pieces white madras snj thin
stripe and check goods, l2s and l5c
value, Remnant price yard. 10
Ten dozen ladies' white cannon cloth
dress skirts, 500 value. Remnsnt
price Thursday 79
One piece e,ch Of white and cream round
mesh net for curtains. IS inches wide
s5c value, soilsd on one end, Remnant
price Thursday 19t
One hundred dozen Clark's best spool cot
ton. white and black, Remnant price
spcols for 25C
Ten pieces W de embroidery banding Csc
IS snd zoe value, Remnant pice 19t
Five pieces 5Oc wide embroidery bsuiing,
twenty-one inches wide. Remnant
p.ice THURSDAY, yard 32C
Seven Corseta, .si.C0 and $3.50 value,
soile1 Remnant price, pair CO.
Nine ladies' SOC Brsssiers used over cor
sets, Remnant price Thunday, each 29c
Two ladies' 76c Brassiers used over cOrsets,
sizes AZ, A, Remnant priCe Thursday,
each 49,
We will place on sale Thursday ten dozen
cbjldren's Bingham dresses and
aprons, to 5 years, Remnt ut price.
elch %
zoo yards embroidery remnants 10 and
12I, value, Remnant price, Thurs
day, yard ~
Twenty pieces heavy eluny lace and inser-
ton l. ana loc value, Remnant prlcs
yard "a
We will plaee on sale Thursday twenty
dozen chill 'rsn's patent leather belts,
special price, each Al
$50 neck leagths ruehiugs. loo vslue,
Remnant price Thursday. each &
COO wards all linen to,chon lace aud in
sertion, 6, 8, and lOc value, Remnant
price o
Twenty pieces wide corset cover embroid-
cry, csc value, Remnant price Thurs
day -
Ten dozen boys S5c Kahki pants, pair 25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
ANNIVERSARY.

The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter, u. ID O., will on Friday even
log, jane 8, ct Lee Camp II Ill celebrsts
the l02 anniversary of the birth of JET.
ferson Davis, the frs! aud only presi-
den, Of the COnfsderAle states. Ga that
occasion the members OF LIE Camp will
be unt .rtaiued. Music will be rendered
under direction OF Miss Blanche Roch-
frd sod an address will be delivered b.
Hoa. 0. w. G llepsie, of Texas. Later
the ladies OF all the suxiliariss will unite
In best iwiug crosses OF honor to such
Confederate vtt rams of Alexandra who
are entitled TO wear aud who have not so
far received them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Left SIO,O0Oin Street.

Plttsburg, Jane 1.-Lsmuel Larson,
psymaster for q large Industrial coz
cern, almost lost $4,000 yesterday
ihrtulh his interest In the basebsll
scores. He left the sstchel containing
the money In the street, while he absent
miudedly boarded car It'll reading the
account of the double wsllop of Oiucin
nsti by Plttsburg. John ]. Celtic, pro-
pristor OF small hotel, ct No, 6546
Penn avenue, noticed the Satchel in
front Of bis plscs aud took 1t into the
house, where on opening 1t he found
$4,000. Later Larson learned OF the
whereabouts of the ssichel and recoy.
cred 1t,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.

Tonight at the Second Presby terrain
Church Rev. Louis Vsss, for years q
nc ssIons;V 10 the Congo county OF
A rlca, will give sn il'uItTated ltetare
On lIfs ard customs 10 the dark cont.
ntnt. The eyes Of the whole civilized
world have been turned to africa on
account of the t,rrible ciu'lties COM
mittsd there by The officers OF the Bal
GUM king 10 collecting the rubber re-
quired of the slaves ss taxes. So driven
we're the nsHves that most OF the men
were compelled to leave home and
spend practically sill the time gathering
rubber for the king. II they refused
terrible whlppings we're administered,
and in some instances their hands were
out tff. Me-. Vsss With bis own camera
has caught pictures of these mutlistsd
nstives and will show them tonight.
Every one who can get in the church
should hear Mr. Vsss tonight Inc
lecture is free to the public. An offer
Ing for missions will be taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Sailors Rescued

HALIFAX, N. t., Jnre AFTER cling
Ing all night 10 the wreeksge OF their
email boats, nine sailors from the No =
wegIsd bark BorghiId we're restusd to
dsG by fishermen of Castor Lsdges,
near ShsibrooF, Guysboro county. TEo
u the rescued sailors are In tnch critical
condition that they will die. while the
others ere suffering so greatly from ex-
posure aud exhaustion that they have
been unable 10 TIL their story. The
bark went ashore some time last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
PERSONAL

Mrs. Richsrd Gibson, of Alexaudris,
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Clarence
Howard, in this city, Fredericton 6
journal.
Mr.. and Mira. 8. ]. Farmhouse, who
have been visiting friends 10 Richmond
for few days, have returned to their
home In this CITY.
Mr.. Tazswell F. johnson Is very much
indisposed, suffering with a severe at
tack Of rheumatism, at his home on Pitt
street.
Mrs. Henry W. Wildt is seriously III
at her home on Royal street.
Aldred Waters, son OF Mr.. J. B
Waters, eDteiti iued number Of his
friends at a birthday party at bis home
on Duke street last night.
Mrs. John Stanford hiss returned from
a months visit to Reedsvile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
SEMINOLE TRIBE.

At the NEE tlog last night Of Seminole
Tribe of Bed Men the chiefs degree Wss
conferred on two candidates. Mr.. }.
Wm. May, representative to the recent
session of the Great Council, held at
Newport News, submitted a hstieFlug
report of the rapid progress the order hiss
70 sde Throughout: the state under the adj
ministrs.Ion of Past Crest Sachem W.
8. Niekliu, of this city. The tribe will
attend the fret anniversary of Osceols
TrIbs, No. 10, OF TenleYtowD, ID. O., on
the evening of June the 9Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
DOLLAR SUNDAY EXCURSIONS

Daring period May 20 to and includ-
Ing September IL, 1910: 49,.
Special $l.0O excursion tickets will be
sold on Sundays from Washington,
Alexandra, Glencsrlyn and Falls Church
to Ashburn, Bluemout aud intermediate
points, 6usl return limit same day.
Special Sunday limited train will be
operated SIS 10 past years to b w.
mont and rtturD, effec I've May 20,
leaving Alexandra 1902 0. "a,
These 81 90 Sunday fares will apply
also from Bluemont and iutermedibt'
point, to Alexsndfis add Washington
and return, with same final lint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
THE OOLORED SCHOOLS.

Patrons Day will be observed tomor-
row at HalloSell school, the school for
colored girls, wien the parents and
friends Of the pupils will be received snd
shown the progress the girls have made
during the year.
At Roberts Chapel on south Washing
ton street on Sunday eveniDgat o'clock
q meeting will be held In The interest of
the industrial department Of the coltrsd
public schools. Pro-. Evans, principal
OF the Armstrong manual training school
OF Washington, aud others will make
addresses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Lua's Forces RetrealIng

B,us6slds, Nicaragua, Juie 1.-Mes.
seugers arriving from the battle-ground
outside the ctr report this s't.rnoon
that Gen. Lsrs's forces ere 10 ipll relre't
with the insurgents 10 parauit. 1t Is
stated that Lara hiss only a remnant left
OF his army, consisting Of about 300 men.
They are ragged and half Starved, aud
we're unable 10 effsr any further sem
bIapces Of s'tIck. The rstrett Is being
made 10 Id manner, without sny or.
gsnizilior, and repors here say that
Lara and bis Ulcers tave no hope o.
m1tirg smother stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01

% Decoration Day the grave OF E.
gar Allan Poe, one Of Maryland most
il'u,triouI sons, was neglected. No floral
tribute OF auy kiud was placed on i! 10
Westminster churchysrd, and naure IT,
self seemed a. negligent as mankind, fjr
her tribnte was only some weeds and .
few scattered blsdes of grssp. /
seemed Incredible to believe thsI
the grave OF one who stan ds 60 high in
the history OF American Iitersture Wss
over looked on g day when 60 many OF
the iliustdous dead are remembered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Gospel Of the Big Stick.

Newport, June 1.-Bsckmsu Win.
tbrop, assistant secretary of the navy.
preached the opel Of the "big sick" u
the opening OF the summer conference 81
the Naval War College today. Winthrop Is
disciple OF former President Roosevelt
and was a member OF the famous tennis
cabinet la the last administrl tson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Suicide st Niagara

Niagara Falls, N. Y, June l.
An unidentified men stepped over the
rsil about ten feet from the brink ST
Prospect Point today and went over the
falls. He was ak feet 10 height,
med'um build, As or so years old, dark
mous;sche, dressed In dark clothes,
sack coat and soft ba'. The body hss
not bstn recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
FOUND DEAD.

John Sims, a resident of Fairfax coun-
ty, vas found dead at his home near
Ffanconia est9rday. The deceased had
been living alone recently and not hsv'
lug been seen for several days, neighbors
went to bis house and found him dead.
Sims was we'll known 10 AlexsndriS, ss
be often visited this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
THE Oily JAIL.

Mr.. B F. Smith, srchitec', this even.
log met the committeeu on public prop.
erIy OF the o ty O.uncIl and submitted
plans for the proposed jail improvements.
The plan is to tesr cut the Inside OF the
Jail end place steel cages therein together
with sanitary closets, baths, etc. The
cost, 1t 10 said, will be within $2S, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Another Earthquake Shock

Cleveland Ohio, June 1-Aa Garth.
quake OF uuu,usl duration was reported
todsy from tue seismogrsph record at
st. Ignatius' Oolltga.
The main disturbance occurred OF
1:Ol this morning and ended at 2:2O.
although there were several indlstir C.
disturbances before the main movement.
II is believed thst the scene must have
been In j. pan or some Of the islands Of
that region.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
TO REMOVE DEPOT.

As was stated yesterday, the freight
depot Of the Washington. S. ulhern Rail-
way is 10 be removed shortly to the ne"
union depot. Carload lots for Alexsn-
dria merchants will be brought to Union
street, but single wagon or citlosds will
be delivered at the new depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Ex.Rank OFFICERS sentsuced.

P.tsburg, jane President E r..
Jennings, Of the OJlumbis National
Bank, wss today sentenced to Two
months 10 sail snd 6ued $500 after
pleading nolo contendere t. charge Of
bribiDg city councllmeu to have biz
bank usmed 8 city depository.
Frank A. Griffin, former vice-pres;-
d.ut OF The same institution, IVES sen
te~ced t, 'opr months 10 jsil aud fned
1890 a he ne ,hs-Lr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
PERMITS sion to Raise Wreck.

Hsyaps, Juue "A decree issued by
President Gomtz gives the United States
government permission to raise the
wreck Of the bst'leship MsIne 10 Ha-
vAns narbor. The decree says that Cuba
will offer every possible assistance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-01
Motion OYerrulfd-

Chicago, June Lee 0'Neill Brosne
leader Of the Illinois Legislature, must 90
to trial on the charge of bribing leRisls-
tors to vote for William Lorimer for Uni =
ed St tss Senator.
JUICE McSu'sly in Criminal Court tc-
dsy tYerru ed the motion OF the defense
t, qussh the indictment. His decision
vas that bribery in United States Ssns-
torial cleo Ion Is "a oflsuse against the
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