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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
Praise for the negro.

New York. Aug. 19.-High praise
for the negro race was bestowed today
by Col. Theodore Roosevelt, IN an adj
dress to the convention of the Negroes
Business Mems League, meeting III
Terrace garden in 59th street. The
colonel was introduced to the 5000 ne
groes by Booker T. Washington, presl-
dent OF Tuskegee Institute. Among
other things Roosevelt said: 1T Is a
real difficulty to make reformer real
ize exactly that he wants TO reform.
You may contrast the types OF race or
nationality, but behind all there IS al
WAYS a desire to do better for your
own class. The progress OF the
negro has been wonderfully. Ten
years ago you had little. Today IN
the United States there are 4OO,OOO
houses and 800, 900 farms in tins coun;
try owned by negroes. cannot blind
myself to the great race question that
is here and / cannot withhold my trlb-
ute to the negro race for the part 1t has
borne in the solution Of this problem.
In the last ten years the negro race has
advanced until today it is next to the
white race, the leading factor in the
progress OF the country"
The colonel's speech was received
with enthusiasm. After his address he
hurried 30 lunch and then returned to
his Outlook Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
THE LIGHT COMMITTEE.

The committee on light of the City
Council met last night and directed
that the 81 gas lamps in the city (Which
are auxiliaries to the electric lighO be
at once fitted with Wesbach burners.
When these lamps are so fitted the city
will be much better lighted than at
present. The committee also awarded
the contract for reslating the retort
house at the gas works to Mr.. II. j..
Strider. This is probably the last
meeting the present committee Will
hold.
The retiring committee has done ex-
cellent work and their successors will
probably have little 10 do for some
time The gas works and the plant
generally are now in better condition
than for many years, while the earning
capacity OF the works has been largely
increased; financially, too, the sJmmit-
tee and the clerk could hardly have
done better, Notwithstanding the price
of gas has been reduced to one dollar
per thousand feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
A SUGGESTION.

The condition of King street on
SUNDAYS is neither neat nor clean and
it's appearance by no means attractive.
This is because the street is swept too
early in the day on Saturdays. KING
street is now paved with vitrifed brick
from the riyerto the union station and
is the principal thoroughfare OF the
city. In days gone by Washington
street was the street ON which most OF
the citizens strolled on Sundays, but
conditions have changed and the crowd,
both of citizens and strangers, now ire
uuent King street, using that street Tor
their walks to the union station or to
the suburban villages. To these the
untidv condition of the main street OF
the city is most noticeable and 1t is
suggested that King street be swept on
Saturday nights after the close OF the
market and after the many country
vehicles and horses have passed up
that street and beyond the city limits.
A little night work would not cost the
city much, but it would add vastly to
the cleanly appearance Of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
PERSONAL

The Vinita, Okla, Leader OF August
II contains the annual report of the
county treasurer, f. d. Ficklin, brother
of Col. T. III. Fickln. of this city.
Mr.. Ficklin, who was an officer III the
Confederate army, is well remembered
here and his many friends will be
glad to learn that he is now one OF the
prominent men of the new state OF Ok
lahama.
Messrs. James Patterson, IT,, Rich
ard L. Finks and Ashby Reardon left
Yesterday for ten-days visit to Colonial
Beach.
Mr.. ]. c. Creighton, accompanied by
his daughter, Mrs. c. S Eskridge, Of
Washington, left Yesterday for a
months trip to st. Louis and Okla
hOma.
Miss Mamie Davis, of Alexandria, is
the guest of Mr.. E. C. Cullers and
family at Rileyville. She is accompa-
MED by Miss Willie Fairfax Miss
Lily Makeley, of Alexandria, is with
Mr.. J. w. Huffman and wife, at Riley
VILE Page Courier.
Misses Julia and Carrie Hardwick, of
Atlanta, Ga, are spending few days
with Mrs. Richard Purcell OH north
Columbus street
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, who has been
under treatment at the George Wash
ington Hospital in Washington, has
returned to her home in Nelson county.
Miss Eva Newlin, of Alexandria, Is
visiting Misses Tinsley's .-Amhurst
New Era.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Emerson Woomert
who have toured the north for the
past two months have returned to
Mrs. Woomert's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Clapdor, in this city for visit.
The condition of Captain James f.
Webster remains unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 19.-Wlli'am
Jennings Bryan declines to approve a
recent editorial suggestion by Ool.
Henry Watterson, Of Louisville tla'
BRYAN should consent TO the nomlna,
ton OF a candidate in 1912 who polteu
in 1896. Bryan serves notice that nc
will fight anyEsuch plan. In the Ooh-
moner, Bryan says: -,
ut seems to be assumed upon INC
mart OF those for whom Mr.. Natlersoh
speaks that no man is fit to be a demo
cratic president unless be helped 10
elect republican president III the
critical campaign of fourteen years ago.
II it would promote harmony for the
six and a half millions TO announce
that they will gladly follow one VINO
laid down his arms and went over 10
the enemy, would it not also promote
harmony for those who left to an
nounce that they will gladly support
some one who has an unbroken record
of regularity? Generocity should no.
be one-sided. Mr.. Bryan is not at
liberty to consider the matter from n
purely personal standpoint. He owes
something to the men who have thrice
nominated him in spite Of the IN
fiuences that are now at work trying 10
emasculate our platform and substitute
reactionary for progressive pro-
pramme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
BASEBALL TOMORROW.

What promises to be one OF the
best games seen in this city this season
is the one to be played tomorrow be-
tween the Cardinal Athletic Club and
the Southeast Y. NJ. c. A., of Wash
ington. The Southeast boys have the
reputation of defeating some of the
best teams OF the District, and snappy
game is expected. The line up of the
Cardinals will probably be, Mcbride,
catcher; Trenary, pitcher; Astryke,
first base; Wilton, second base; Pitts,
short stop; Hayden, third base; Muir
ply, CockFell, Zachary or Dudley will
be in the outfeld, The game will start
promptly at 500 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
New York stock Market.

New York, Aug. 10. - The stock
market showed a steadier tone during
the earlier trading today, although on
the first transactions some material
fractional declines were shown. At the
end of fifteen minutes trading, how
ever, the list was generally slightly
above yesterdays close.
\ strong tone developed soon after
the opening, and an advancing tendency
was in evidence during the last half OF
the first hour.
Stocks ranged lower in the late fore
noon, the market again rejecting pres
sure for both long and short account
and the room traders, finding little
demand while this pressure was IN evil
dence offered stocks at concessions
causing some substantial declines after
midday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
WEDDING.

A very quiet but pretty wedding was
solemnized in Washington last night
when Miss Ada b. TIGER became the
bride Of Mr.. G. Louis Folmar. The
ceremony was performed in the par
sonage OF the Christ Evangelical Luth-
eran Church in the presence of the i'm
mediate families Of the contracting
parties, the Rev. J. f. Wenchel Of
ficiating. Mrs Alice NJ. Arnold, sister
of the bride, acted as matron OF honor
and Mr.. Harry e. Arnold as best man.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Folmar left for trip to Niagara Falls.
Toronto and Thousand Islands. Inc
bride and groom are well known IN
this city and have the best wishes oil
their many friends and acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
STEADY SMOKER AT THREE.

The fact that Phoenixville, Pa, con-
tains boy but 8 years old who is an
inveterate smoker Of a pipe was dis
covered Yesterday when John Doenek
was seen at a railroad station with his
little son, Peter, who was blowing
vhiffs of tobacco smoke from big
bowled pipe which filled his chubby
hand. While the astonished commuters
gazed at the pair, the little boy smoked
three pipefuls of an ordinary
brand of tobacco. Some who ques-
toned the father about the little
fellow we're told that Peter had Just
nassed his third birthday and had
been a pipe smoker since he was
six months old, when a pipe was play
fully thrust into his mouth. lie set up =
great howl when it was withdrawn, in
sisted upon having it and wanted II
filled and lighted. Soon the lighted
pipe became a greater favorite with the
precocious youngster than his milk
bottle and since then he has been
smoking daily, all efforts made to break
him of the habit having proved I'M
awaiting. The boy shows no bad effects
from the tobacco habit and his growth
has not been hindered nor has he ever
been sick. He is q native of this coun-
TRY, his father having been born in
Austria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
What Caused the Break.

Oyster Bay, Aug 19.-The point OF
difference between President Taft and
Col. Roosevelt, it is pointed out here
are as follows: Taft's acceptance oil
counsel and aid from Aldrici, Cannon,
Hale and other so-called reactionary
leaders. Taft's tacit Endorsement Of
the reading out" Of the republican
party of the insurgents by Attorney
General Wichersham. BallingerE
construction Of the conservation law
and the Presidents seeming acquies-
cence in it, The alleged deal with the
New York machine republicans where
by the administration, through Vice
President Sherman brought about the
defeat OF Roosevelt as temporary chair
man OF the republican state convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Mr.. Stephen Taylor, ir., had one OF
his legs badly crushed at the Potomac
yards this evening.
A magnificent rainbow spanned the
eastern sky yesterday evening about +
O'Clock.
A marriage license was issued IN
Washington yesterday to James W.
Payne and Margaret G. Cary, OF Della
plane.
Maria Crump, colored, was arrested
today charged with an assault upon
John Hasley with brick. She was
locked up.
The Woodlawn Farmers Club will
hold its annual picnic tomorrow at the
ome Of Mr.. ]. f. Carlin, at Arcturus,
lirfaX county.
The funeral of Mrs. Philippe Allen
took place from her home at BraddocK
Heights this evening. Rev. Mr.. Lank
ford, OF the Baptist Church, ofhclated
The interment was in Bethel cemetery.
The Independent Fire Company oi
Norfolk Wednesday night decided not
to attend i'm body the annual conven-
ton Of the Virginia State Firemen s
Association which will be held lp this
city next week, but appointed dele
CATION Of five members to represent the
company at the convention.
Mr.. l.. II. Thompson, the contractor
has broken ground for handsome
brick Catholic church upon the site re-
Gently donated by Mr.. Charles Raus-
cher. near Clarendon station. Mr..
Thompson has the contract TO have the
building under roof by December /.
The building will cost over $1,000.
Seating capacity of 500.
The only case before the Police
Court this morning was that OF WI
liam Fountain and james Carter, both
colored, who were arrested yesterday
bv Officers Nicholson and Talbot for
lettering on the corner OF King and
West streets. They were fined 20
each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
PLAYING INDIANS.

Several small boys, supposed to have
been inspired by moving picture shows,
few evenings ago while on Joncs's
Point, concluded TO engage in the IN
nocent diversion OF playing Indian. y
A small boy was selected as the victim,
and after imaginary tOmahawks had
been hourished about his head, the
child, it is said, was taken to tree, and
bound and preparations made for ms
exit out of this world in the manner OF
Joan of Arc. The fire was kindled, but
the boy managed to escape serious
injury, although the great toe OF one OF
his feet were painfully burned. 1t IS
said that warrant will be issued for
the arrest Of the braves. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

tn1 ol the Masonic Me-
49,. ...i temple committee held on Mon
day night it was decided TO request the
Grand Master OF Masons in Virginia to
give his consent to the canyassng in
other grand Jurisdictions for contribu-
tons to aid in the building in this city
of the proposed Washington Masonic
Memorial Temple. An association for
this purpose, it will be remembered,
was organized in this city on February
ODD last when the Grand Masters or
their representatives from number OF
the states were present and expressed
their hearty approval Of the memorial
temple plan. Already a number OF
contributions for the temple have been
made and il is proposed TO put a mum
Der Of canvassers in the field and solicit
aid in this undertaking. 1t lis understood
that solicitors will in short time take
the field in behalf of the temple and
will open the canvas in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
DEATH OF MR.. BuRsON.

Mr.. John w. Burson died this morn
ing at 7:SO O'Clock at his residence
COZ Oronoco street.
Mr.. Burson was a member OF Harry
Heath Camp, No. 1l9, ConiedeTa'e
Veterans of the Grand Camp OF VIZ
einia located in Washington, u; -
BEFORE the war he was employed III
the Land Office in Washington. AT
the beginning of hostilities, Mr.. bursoh'
being in such great sympathy Tor the
south and expressing freely his senti,
ments he was'arrested and lncarcerated
in the old capitol prison in Washington.
After being confined there for some
time he was parolled and proceeded to
Richmond. where he joined the Con
federate navy, and after serving trr ~
for wear was captured ard iDip "a
at Point Lookout Do i#
was again nor 'fj tnu >
ID, Ord ipt ''' mon, III
.gnt in battles
n.. and was later de
resident jefferson Davis TO
.narge Of the supplies in the second
auditors Office in Richmond. Mr..
Burson was d personal friend of Presi-
dent Jefferson Davis, and left Richmond
when the city was evacuated, on the
train with Mr.. Davis
After the war Mr.. Burson returned to
Washington and was in charge OF the
money order department of the Adams
Express Company, then he moved to
Des MONIES, Iowa, a republican city,
where he edited paper theDemocrat.
Afterwards he again returned to Wash
ington and later to Alexandria where
he had since resided. Mr.. Burson was
of a quiet and retiring disposition and
was very popular and well liked by his
host of friends and acquaintance.
His wife, Mrs. Emuella r. Burson,
a relative OF the late president OF the
Coniederacy, and two daughters, Mrs.
S. A. Sizer, of Seattle, Wash, and
Mrs. VIM. Chapman, OF Savannah, Ga,
survive him.
The members OF Lee Camp are re-
questcd TO meet at the residence on
Monday at 10 O'Clock to attend the
funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
The Nebraska Election.

Lincoln, Neb,, Aug. 19.-Nebraska
primary returns are hazier than ever
today and the figures on the Democratic
nomination for governor still lack one
third OF being complete. Mayor Dahl
man, of Omaha, is nearly 1000 TO the
good, but Governor Shallenberger will
not admit defeat, and reiterated his
prediction today that the full returns
from the western countries would show
that he had won. Only the governors
managers, however, have faith in hi
prediction and Dahlman looks like z
winner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
PREACHED ON PUBLIC SQUARE.

After an absence OF nearly two years,
Rev. John Cavnaugh. formerly pastor
of the Free Methodist Church and
famed as a curbstone preacher, return
ed yesterday TO this city. Last evening
he attracted large crowd on the east
side of Public Square by his oratory.
He spoke in his characteristic way for
fully an hour and in the course of his
remarks ne recognized several OF his
former Congregation" - Wilkes
Barre Record, 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
THE GAZETTE FOR THE SUMMER.

Subscribers who leave the city tenn
pOrarily should not fail to have the
Gazette follow them. Addresses will
be changed rs often as requested with
out extra charge. Those who are not
regular subscribers can have the Ga
zOtte mailed to them at the 70 FH
cents Per week. f"'Yfl |
telephn~~ .,, aa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
BASEBALL.

A new team called the Bumpers
are prepared TO challenge any baseball
team in this city. The lineup OF the
team is as follows: Finpegan, catcher;
Gibson, pitcher; J. Greiner, LIST base;
Briel. 2nd base; |. Greiner, Ord base;
Smith. short stop; Reynolds, left field;
Beahm, right field; Ford, center field.
All communication should be address
ed to Thomas Larkins, in care OF 7.
w Harvey. 1000 OrOnOco street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
CORRECTION.

In the item in Wednesdays Gazette
in reference to some shOemakers who
were arrested for gambling the name OF
Solomon Nicholson was mentioned. In
Justice to the latter it should be stated
that he was simply summoned as a
witness, and the evidence did not show
that he was engaged in gambling,
although he was in the house at the
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
At SOC Yard
LANSBURGH & BRO.
42O-426 Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, III

COMMISSI ONER S OFFICE, III
~ n. Fairfax street. Alexandria, Va,
August II, l9lO.-To Ross z. Andrews
and the American Locomotive Appli-
ance Co. "a body corporate); You are
hereby notified that / have fixed upon
the 10th day Of SEPTEMBER. at 10
o'clock n. m. at my office, as the time
and place when and where ] shall pro-
ceed TO execute the decree rendered by
the Corporation Court Ofthe city of Alex
andria. on the 9Th day of August, 1910, in
the chancery suit of Ross y. Andrews,
who sues on behalf of himself and all
other creditors of the American LocOmo-
tive Appliance Company, who may come
i'm and contribute tO the cost Of this suit
against the American Locomotive APP
piiance Company whereby am required
10 state An account of the debts of the
American Locomotive Appliance Com
pany and their respective priOrities, and
ALI other liens and claims there may be
upOn the assets Of this company, and re-
port what the assets of said company
consist Of At which time and place you
are required to attend.
Given under my hand as Commissioner
i'm Chancery of the said Court, the day
and year first aforesaid.
FRED n. p. RUSSELL,
Commissioner i'm Chancery.
augfl laWiW-th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
HOME COMING.

A happy gathering was that which
assembled ut the home Of Mr.. Thomas
Murphy, near Accotink, day or two
ago. Twelve children and four grand,
children honored the occasion together
with many visitors, among them Mrs.
Bernard Il. Cline and son, Bernard, Of
this city. After delightful dinner
dancing was INDUCED in to late hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
aITAKENDRUNK.v

The New York World prints a good
story today. The wife of a New York
lawyer was giving tea at 5:3O
and the husband promised to be
home on time to receive the guests.
Along about 5:15 after taking a
number of scotch highballs, he
thought of the tea and this excuse
came to him like an inspiration, and he
scrawled the following: Dear Fannie,
am sorry to disappoint you bnt have
been taken Unexpectedly drunk"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

Interior Iowa cities today filed COM
plant against thirty railroads demand
ing through rates from eastern points.
Manufacturers in these cities allegc
that they have been Disseminated
against for years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

Shoes less than half price-2OO pairs
Misses Shoes that cost TO manufacture
81. 80 and $1.75, and sold at $500 anc
$3.50, will be sacrificed at CSC per pair
John A. Marshall & Bro, 422 KlnR
ssrset,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

There will be called meeting of the
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
tonight. All members are requested
TO be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

T OST-On Thursday, the eighteenth
l. of August. between $50 and O'Clock,
either on King street between Washing
ton and Fairfax, or on st. Asaph between
the postoffice and King street, small
black POCKETBO0K, containing about
five dollars and thirty cents. Finder
please return 20 Room No. 8, Alexandria
National Bank building, and receive re-
ward. auglo 9l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

For this section partly cloudy and cool
er tonight. Saturday fair; moderate
northerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

100 pair ladies fine shoe worth So. sos
and $500. They are our best makes.
but a little off as to style, SO cents
J, A, Marshall 4 Bro, 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

TTANTED-A middle-aged MAN to
w represent us. No experience neces-
sary. Permanent position Chance to
make big money. The BURR MUIR
SERIES, Manchester, Conn, augl9 W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
LOCAL MATTERS.
ISun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow ut 5:l7 and sets $50.
High water at 719 a. m. and 7a7 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19

TOR RENT.-TEN ROOM HOUSE,
L with bath; excellent location. Apply
125 north Washington street
nnrI2 2Ws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
FOR SALE.

Fine oak office screen, or patition, 10
feet long, 9 feet high, and with ground
glass panels and swinging doors. For
inspection address "B. c. D." Gazette
office. augl9 81
CAUGHT adrift one CANOE. Owner
~ call at 2l2 GIBB0N STREET and
identify same. augl9 3tS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-19
DRY GOODS.

Shop Early. Store Closes at S O'Clock
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1910-07-01
SENATOR DOUGLAS
M'ENERY SUCCUMBS.
Ably Represented Louisiana al
Washington Many
Years.

New Orleans, June 2S-United State
Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery died
at his home here this morning shortly
before 10 O'Clock.
Senator McEnery arrived from Wasl
ington yesterday morning suffering
from an attack of indigestion. He
was placed in a carriage at the rail-
road station and taken to his home In
st. Mary street, where physicians
were hastily summoned. The Sena-
tor rallied somewhat after being treat
ed and showed marked improvement
yesterday. Late last night his con-
dition took a turn for the worse and
early this morning he lapsed ito un-
consciousness.
Senator McEnery was in his 74th
year and his health has not been good
for several years. The attack or indi-
gestion weakened his condition and IN
der the strain which attended the i'll
ness his heart action failed. At his
bedside at the time were his wife, vic
before her marriage was Miss Elizabeth
Philips, of Monroe, La, his daughter
Mrs. Warren b. Parks, and one of his
sons, Charles p. McEnrey.
The funeral OF Senator McEnery will
take place at 1890 O'Clock Thursday
morning and the intermet will be in
a local cemetary. The funeral will
be official, telegram to this effect
having been sent to-day to the SER
geant-at-arms of the Senate at Wash
inston.