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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
WANTS ISLANDS.
United States Negotiating for the Pur-
chase o Islands near the Azores.

Lisbon. June 10.-Senor Abreau,
owner OF the Canto Islands, near the
Azores, off the European coast, today
asked formal permission of the Portu-
gese government to sell his islands to
the United States government. Par
lament will formally discuss the mat
ter shortly. -,
These islands would furnish splendid
coaling facilities for United States
fleet in European waters in the event
of war with a continental power. If
the American government owned the
islands they might be fortified and at
ford a splendid haven OF refuge to
American warships in time Of disaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10

THE recession in President Taft 5
tide of popularity set in almost as soon
as he was inducted into office As chief
executive. That he has proven dis
appointment is now acknowledged by
many who helped to elect him. SO FAR
he has manifested but little OF the COM
ponent parts of great man, and ms
action yesterday i'll practically INSULT
ing Congressman Harrison and the
constituency he represents is the best
index OF his contracted mind. That
the president of the United States
should have stopped to show his resent
ment toward representative Of the
people is a sad commentary upon the
present occupant of the White House,
and while calculated to cause Il further
drop in Mr.. Taft's thermometer it is
sure to make Mr.. Harrison many
friends. The man who uses his official
position to snub or ll-treat those who
are persona non grata to him is un-
worthy Of tie trust imposed in him
: The offense is more glarins when a
representative of free people Is the
victim Of such vengeance. IeSterut $
incident can do Mr.. Harrison no harm,
but it is sure to cause another shrink
age in the esteem people should have
for the chief executive. 1t is generally
admitted that Mr. Harrison was cor
rect in the statement he made i'll Con-
gress and which incurred the hostility
of the president
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
Storm Warming.

New York. June 10.-The following
special storm warning was issued today
by the Weather Bureau:
Brisk northeasterly winds with
fog and rain are indicated for the next
lwenty-four hours. A disturbance,
central over Tennessee at ten O'Clock
this morning, is rapidly moving north
eastward. Storm warnings are ordered
displayed on the New England coast
north to Portland Maine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10

The Presbyterian General Assembly
Of Canada decided To take no action on
the retention in the coronation oath OF
the British sovereign Of that portion
DENYING belief IN Catholic doctrines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10

A dispatch from Sioux Falls, 5. D.,
saws the nomination of Governor Yes
Sey, progressive, is practically con-
ceIed today by the followers of Egan,
independent republican, and the
StalwartS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
61ST. CONGRESS
SENATE.

Senator Cummins WAS in his seat to-
day. having returned after participation
in the Iowa primaries. He was warmly
congratulated by the progrcssives and
iokcd by the regulars \ large num-
BIER of Senators shook his hand and
made remarks according TO the way
each interpreted the results. As for
himself MIR. Cummins was in high
good humor and seemed To feel like
victor returning from the scene of his
triumph.
At the request of Senator Owen. his
motion lnstructIng the committee on
privileges and elections TO report his
resolution submitting constitutional
amendment for the election Of senators
by direct vote 81 the people went over
until tomorrow. He gave notice that
it would BIZ pressed Immediately after
the routine business.
The sundry civil appropriation bill
WAS taken up IN the Senate today and
the consideration Of reserved amend
mcntS taken up. The motion of Sena-
tor Clay, To strike out the item allow
ing $250. 900 for Il tariff board which
will be the text for several tariff speeches
was deferred until other matters were
out Of the way
\ number Of proposed amendments
relating 10 surveys "f public lands were
discussed al some length. The various
phases Of performing the work and
paying for it We're considered
The bill was perfected by dispOsing Of
I'LL the committee and reserved amend
mcnts. Senator Hale pronounced it
complete from his viewpoint,
HOUSE
The speakers gavcl was held up
until fly" minutes after twelve today,
when cheers swept the chamber III
welcome to Representative Walter
Smith. just back from his victory over
insurgency" in Iowa
After the chaplain's prayer every
regular member flied by Smiths desk
for Il hand-shakc.
The House today took up the con-
ference report on the naval appropria-
ton bill.
Upon the motion of Mr.. FoSS, rep,
lll.) the House voted 10 insist upon It's
amendment eliminating the bureau Of
equipment and distributing the func-
tons Of this bureau among the various
bureaus
\ number ofpcnSion bills We're dis
posed Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10

J. and +. Cousins Fine LuStral Colt
and Black Russian LiIsitania Pumps
and Oxfords, Wcldt and Turns price
$500; our price $400 J. A Mar
hall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
IN lIEMORIAM.

In sad. iHlt loving remembrance ofmy
mother. Mrs. MARY T.. WALKER. who
died June 10. 1921. three years ago today.
Loved in life and remembered III
death.
BIZ Her Son, w. IL. WALKER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
The Western Union Indicted.

Washington, June 1G.-Indictmcnts
charging the Western Union Telegraph
Company with forty-two violations Of
the bucket shop law Of March !, 1908.
were returned by the federal grand
jury here today a fast wire service
which the Western Union is said to
have supplied the AIrcmuS and Celia
offices who are alleged To opcr:lt"
under the name of the Standard
Stock and Grain Dealers of jersey
City. is made the basis of the indict-
mcnt. An additional indictment was
also returned against the Price & Com
pany forces, charging them in addition
to having conspircd to operate a bucket
shop. with the actual operation Of a
bucket shop III the District Of Columbia
In -nrnn nnrts pf pu,yn ,p,,p,,- on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
HELD FOR RANSOM.

Esther Maudc Mcarson. the 17-ycar-
old stcnographcr who disappeared from
her home in New York last Monday, is
held for 81 800 ransom, according to 4
Atter takcu to the police by eher
brother. John McarSon. yesterday.
The communication. which WAS re-
ceivcd mt the Mcason home. was s. On
ed only by the initials D. H. >" and
is couched in good English. 1t fol-
IouS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10
BROOKLYN. June S. 1910.

Mr.. and Mrs Mearson: Your daugh
ter is still alive She is i'll good hands.
but is not at liberty We ask you for
the sum Of 81 800 for her return.
We care not for the police, for they
are only pack of dirty creatures. You
are to 90 out Kent avenue ut S O'Clock
just above the Grand street ferry. (Thcre
is a deserted bridge about Il block
away.)
About II O'Clock on Friday night
you will find candle burning on the
swamp below the bridge. Put the
money there in gold We ask this much
of you because you are rich. Leave
the money. and your daughter will be
returned to you safe, sound and unblcm-
ishcd. Don't forget
Go up to Grand street, Williamsburg.
and walk to the bridge. She is in
good care. Do not worry, but be sure
to have the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10

In some parts of Page county on
June 9 snow fell to the depth Of three
inches In other parts gardens wer c
ruined by hail,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-06-10

Georgetown Wheat Market.
Georgetown, D. &. June lo.-Wheat 7ea90:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-06-29

lately brought into this Territory were
held In a condition of peonage. and
were In fost distressed circumstances.
After careful investigation we
found that the condition OF those Rus
SLAMS who had gone to work. either In
towns or on the plantations. was su.
Berior to anything they had expert.
enced In Siberia or Manchuria. whence
they came: that most OF them were
satisfied; and that not one OF those
we saw wished TO be sent back to his
former home. A committee of this
grand jury met Russian immigrants
arriving from the Orient, before they
had had an opportunity to be commun
icated with by local malcontents. and
the promises made them IN Siberia
agreed in all substantial points with
conditions existing in this Territory.
Nowhere on the plantations could a
trace OF existing peonage be found.
We ascertained, however, that the
rumor that peonage did exist had been
created among some OF the local so
cialists through exaggerated and mis-.
leading statements made to them by
local attorney In regard TO prac-
tees Of the Territorial tax collectors.
Il has always been the custom In this
Territory to collect the poll tax from
passengers OF all nationalitles before
they are boarding steamer. and to
try TO detain them or their baggage
10. 81 40 L..
The employers have not instigated this
custom. nor have they ever directly
benefited thereby.
IN closing our report, we beg to
submit that we Join the last proceed.
ing grand jury In suggesting to the
Department OF Justice and the Fed.
eral Government. that the system OF
double witness fees be extended to
this Territory"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-06-29

especially at those points of reserva-
lions where former or present high.
ways enter the same, as has been al.
ready done in some cases.
This is particularly desirable as to
both military and quarantine reserva-
tons, since, should trespasses occur
a denial of knowledge on the part of
the person charged, that he had know.
ledge of the fact. that the place was
reservation, could not be successfully
maintained. and in case of conviction.
unquestionably court would take in.
to consideration the fact that proper
notice had been given. II Is particu-
larly and peculiarly desirable that the
law relative to these trespasses shall
be vigorously and vigorously enforced.
Our tropical climate. our cosmopoli-
tan population. and the arrival Of many
aliens. from countries where tropical
diseases may be prevalent. renders II
necessary from health standpoint.
The work of the United States in max.
ing our islands the stronghold, rem.
ders II necessary that the same close
| observations of the law relative to
military reservations be maintained.
Assault and Battery.
"in the one case OF assault and
battery which we have had to consid-
er. II came to our attention that the
county officials, in trying to make an
investigation and arrest on board n
United States Army Transport. did
not receive the cooperation the Off
GERS in control which was necessary
for the proper enforcement Of the law.
In view of the fact that the Terri.
torial officials have ever held them
selves in readiness to render every
| assistance to the officers on board
these transports. as well as on board
IF warships. to the end that military
and naval discipline may be properly
| Observed to the end that deserters
rom the vessels may be returned ;
and to the end, that all requests OF
such officers are complied with; we
10 not hesitate. to say that we be-
ieve. in the particular case which we
| Investigated. very scant courtesy was
shown the county officials. The regu-
ations permit one OF these officers to
refuse TO give up man under his
charge only when satisfied that he will
not receive justice In the local courts.
No such charge has ever been made
Tor could II be successfully made, as
the courts In Honolulu.
'eonsge and Condition Of Russian La.
borers.
At the suggestion of the United
States District Attorney Breckons. and
In response to inquiries made by the
| Department of Justice at Washington.
we have investigated the charge made
by certain .socialistic and labor organs
In the United States, that Russians
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-06-29

FOR SIX
Continued from Page ~
Violation Of the "Edmunds' Act.

"A large number Of cases presented
to us concerned violations OF this Act.
A very deplorable condition. in this
town and others. was forcibly brought
to our attention during the investign.
ton. Assignation houses and places
OF immortality scattered over all parts
OF the city were shown to exist. A
strict control of the social evil In this
city seems to us to be most desirable.
I'VE have made II n point, conscien
tiously. TO return no indictments for
onenses against this Act except where
the offense was Of common knowl.
edge. fragrant. open and notorious. or
where the morality of the growing
generation was being endangered, and
existing family ties were being des.
troyed 1r
investigation Of the Local v. s. Inter.
nal Revenue Office.
These investigations. thoroughly
and carefully conducted absorbed
much of our time. We could not find
any violations Of existing laws. nor
negligence OF such nature as to war
rant Indictments. We would recon.
mend, however, that In future the ac
counts of the local Collector of Inter
, nal Revenue be as thoroughly audited
and inspected as those OF Offices locat
!, ed on the mainland.
Bringing Aliens Into the Country I'm
lawfully.
1--WE found aagrant violation Of
this law, on two counts. and would
suggest that the Revenue Cutter Ser
vice take note Of the existing danger
OF having opium. merchandise anC
alien persons enter this country un
lawfully by way of the small. unln
habted islands of this archipelago
and by means of the sundry speedy
gasoline boats employed in various
ways among these islands.
ave have found no evidence thai
my of the immigrants arriving here
| ~ solicitation of the Territorial Board
If immigration were brought into thi.
Territory In violation OF an existing
| Federal law.
rrespsssine on V. s. Reservations.
"We have investigated four viola
tons OF the law bearing hereon, and
have returned three Indictments. We
would suggest that large signs, In al
languages. warning people and point
J ing TO the existing laws. be erected
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1910-06-29

II does not do any good to tell a
man how mean he Is. He knows, but
perhaps he Is totally ignorant OF the
blessings of a well ordered life.
Lie in Houston Is inst one m'ht
,Ilcp AFTER another,--Hou+t' Post.
A man is known by the promises
he keeps.-Springfield Union.
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-15
TOO MANY IN PROFESSION
Der of Students. Says Amer can Medicine.

The overcrowding of the medical profession comes up for discussion every little while. and always will come up, for it Is the normal condi- ton in all callings." says American Medicine Economists have repeat edly shown that industries owe their existence to a large unemployed class from whom labor can be obtained at moments notice In the parable, the master said Why stand ye here. all the day idle?'
 There are always more workmen than the work requires, and the cry of oyercrowding Is as old as man and is now heard every year Tn trade In every civilized land we find some doc tors fin poverty. some lawyers. and some elergymen It is a condition which cannot be remedied and the proposition to reduce the number of medical students is palpably absurd almost amounts to the suggestion that the sick be compelled to submit to the ministrations of the least efficient.
 The number of students is being reduced in England on account of the increasing cost and labor of obtaining a license. but 1t will not guarantee all the graduates success Indeed over crowding is socially desirable. as it increases the struggle for efficiency. In the struggle for existence, success goes to the efficient, not necessarily to those We consider the best
 The diminishing incomes of physi- eians have already been mentioned in these columns. and the causes deter mined. but that has nothing to do with the utter failure of some-a matter due solely to the inevitable overcrowd. ing"
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-15
Kendall Family

In Westmoreland England, there Is a river named the Kent. and the Kent dale was the valley or dale of the Kent. One of the big families of WestmCreland lived in this dale in the town of KirbyKendal. or Kendale, as it used 10 he spelled. and became known by the first part of the name of the town as the Kendall, Kendall or Kendale family. In County Cornwall there is now, and for centuries has been a family of the same name who came originally from TreWorgy and although the descent of this Cornwall family cannot be traced 10 the same original stock and probably came originally from kirby-in-K Kendall.
 The Kendall family in England bears the proud distinction of having sent more members, perhaps. than any other family to the British parlia. ment. At all events 1t has sent as many members as any other family Mr and Mrs. Kendall, the great Eng fish actors. whom we naturally think of in connection with this nams. were not really named Kendall at all. but as sumed the name for their stage ca. reers.
 Tn this country the family WAS founded by two brothers Francis and Thomas They were born in England and emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony some time before 1640. One of them. Thomas. settled at Lynn. There he was married to one Rebec- ca. and l3ter-about 1G52-Went to Reading, Mass. where he died in 1881 leaving behind him reputation for his manliness and highly religious character
 The other brother. Francis. settled at Woburn, Mass. then called Charles town village There he married Mary Tidd. and like his brother moved to Reading, Mass.
 Francis had four sons and five daughters, and Thomas had eight daughters who reached maturity. One of their biographers has this to say about them: The descendants of these lous Pritans have spread themselves over the length and breadth of this country as pioneers and settlers, waking the forests and plains from their long sleep. Some were eminent diyines. distinguished lawyers iurists and statesmen. jour aalists, authors and travellers"
 Thomas had no son reaching ma .urity. and however. he may have felt about it, his eight daughters lamented he fact that their good surname should not be preserved So they had a council of war. and decided to pre- serve this name among their own chil- dren. They decided that each of
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-15
Wendell Family
Copyright by Mcclure syndicate.
By ELEANOR LEXINGTON

Evert Jansen Wendell, or Wendell. progenitor of the family in this coun- try. was born. 1915, at Emden, Ger many.
 Emden is situated on the river Ems. "on the confines of the united province of Holland northwestern part of Hanover, Germany"
 The family was originally from Rhynland. or Delftland, whence they fed to avoid the religious prosecutions of the duke of Ava
 Wendz or Wends is a name given to a province and here doubtless We have the origin of the name Wcndat Is another orthcgrarhy.
 "Se" or sen" means the son of. ]" and JaHse is therefore the son of Jan. John CT Johannes.
 Evert. the pilgrim, came to the new world in 16f2. and settled at New Am
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-15
The Sled Came Down Like Bullet

Hetty to the door. things would have been altogether different. She would have been told that that hill belonged to old Adam Flint, who was both mean and miserly His hill stood there ready 10 do business. but he was so afraid that somebody would elope with it that he had posted signs everywhere.
 No trespassing under penalty of the law read the signs
 The girl could have seen no less than three such signs had she looked around her. She wasn't looking for signs, however. Also. had she looked about she would have been warned that girl see-whizzing on sled into the highway and down another hill might possibly meet vehicle of some sort coming up.
 II she had been told these things the ride would have been postponed and Miss Bessie Hyde might have lived on to be an old maid Fortunately she Was not interfered with The first anyone knew Of the adventure was when shout came from the top of the hill. The sled came down like a bullet The all-wcrk man ran to stop lt. hut fell down and rolled over. Aunt Hetty ran to stop it. but she slipped on the veranda and sat down hard
 Away went the sled with a fright ened girl hanging on for dear life and one foot trailing behind as a rudder. It was going like hundred rabbits when il made the turn into the high way. and then there was a sigh of re lief But the respite was short. Com ing up the long hill was old Adam Flint in lis pung" which is a home made sleigh. Close behind him fol. lowed a man driving a horse and cut ter. The road was narrow. the banks steep
 Miss Bessie shut her eyes and screamed. old Adam Flint called Whoa" to his horse and decided that his last hour had come
 The man in the cutter grinned and got ready 10 enjoy a good thing.
 The sled struck old Adams knock. kneed horse. It just had to strike somebody or something. The knees Of the horse were bent as he strained at the sled. lie fell in heap and didn't try to get up. That was wise move on his part. for the sled and the girl climbed ayer his back. knocked old Adam out of his sleigh and struck the The man in the cutter was smiling
The Forrest City times., 1910-07-15

sterdam. New York. where. on Febru- ary s. lG47, he obtained a patent for lot, in what was then called the "Graf"-now Beaver street. Graft" has familiar sound to us of today Have We not heard the word before? Not. however. except in this instance just cited, in connection with a Wen dell, We may be very certain. on Beaver lane. between the Breedweg and Brugh straat," is the way one record has it.
 Eyert Jansen had the good sense to marry, and he lost no time about it. for in less than two years after his arrival, he led the blushing Susanna to the altar.