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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
DEFENDING the old missionary hymn

DESCENDING the old missionary hymn
From Greenland's Icy Mountains, "
which, as heretofore stated, is under
attack by some critics because OF its
personifcations of nature CORE
spondent OF The Churchman" asks:
If appeals to nature TO worship God
are improper, what Of the glad 'Bcnc-
dicite,' where the Lords works,
waters sun, moon, winds.
winter and summer, mountains and
hills seas and floods, fowls and
cattle are called to bless the Lord'?''
The point is we'll taken and it is
hoped that when the subject is brough,
up at the Episcopal General Con
vention which meets in Cincinnati
next month any proposition &c
eliminate the hymn from the hymna
will be severity squelched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

The slow but steady march OF the
cholera is causing no little anxiety
abroad. 1t has ragged for some time IN
Russia, causing thousands Of deaths,
and is now apparently about to spread
in other parts of Europe. Fear OF al
epidemic OF the dread disease i'll Rome
has become acute. A number OF those
who have fled to Rome from Naples
where the disease is widespread, arc
being held in the Eternal City fol
observation, Most OF the thousands
who have left Naples are women anu
children and OF the wcll-to-do class.
Several suspicious cases OF sickness
have developed since their arrival IL
Rome. The Italian government has
sent a warning to the Naples au-
thorities to guard her ports against
all emigration and to exercise a
still more rigid quarantine o,
the infected parts OF the city.
It is probable that several regiments oil
soldiers will have to 60 to the assistance
OF the Naples authorities, as the latter
have said they were wholly unable to
cope with the situation. Few vessels
are now stopping at Naples and travc
into the city by rail has been practical
" abandoned. Private advices from
Naples say that new cases are develop
ing in that city at the rate OF one hun
dred day and that there have been Il
deaths since Sunday. Secret burial:
are being ordered for scores Of those
dying of the disease. There is a pos
sibility OF cholera reaching the United
States before the appearance OF black
frost which. it is said, will stay its prog
ress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
THE SUGAR TRUST.

The attorney general has sent orders
to District Attorney Wise, in New
York, to break up the sugar trust. 1t
is expected that the action will be
started within week.
An amended and much shortened
petition, though much more compre-
hensive in its charges, has been pre-
pared after conferences between the
attorney general, District Attorney
Wise and Special Attorneys Stimson
and McReynoIds. Itcharges the sugar
trust with violation Of the Sherman
law, and the court is asked to dissolve
the trust and to issue an injunction
restraining the American Sugar Refining
Company OF New Jersey from voting
the shares Of the subsidiary companies
pending the redistribution Of these
shares among their original owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
The Postal Banks.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-As chair
man of the board of: trustees of th'
postal savings bank system, Postmaste
General Hitchcock today presented To-
the consideration of the president anc
the cabinet the complete plans for th'
new postal savings bank system a.
drafted by the committee of postal ex
perts that have been working upor
them all summer.
These plans were accepted by The
board of trustees after meeting which
lasted until 2 O'Clock this morning
The entire scheme is presented in thu
data laid before the president toda,
down to the most minute details. Post
master General Hitchcock has severa
times gone over them while they weri
in the making and Secretary Weed o
of the board of trustees has explained
them to Secretary MacVeagh. The
president had several conferences upor
the subject while at Beverly, so that the
house party is now quite familiar with
the general outlines Of the plans anc
little trouble is anticipated in getting
their approval.
The plans were carried to the White
House by Mr.. Hitchcock. Samples O
every proposed form for the certificate:
OF deposit have been made and the
methods OF operation are set forth JUS
as they are to be explained to the post
masters No bank books are to be used
Receipts for deposits will be made II
two ways, by stamps and certificates
The stamps represent ten cents eact
and in conjunction with them the de-
positor buys postal card for ten cents
which represents that amount OF deposit
and formally opens up an account
with the government. These card:
hold stamps amounting to a dollar anC
when filled arc turned over to the post
master in exchange for dollar certi
ficate. The certificates are issued ir
every value from one to ten dollars an6
from that upward in multiples Of ten
It is proposed to purchase cash register:
which will register the amount OF de-
post and automatically print the certi
ficates of deposit in duplication SO that
with one push Of button a postmaste,
can register deposit in duplicate anc
receipt for it.
One difficulty met with is to provide
stamp cheap enough to allow the
government to handle a ten cent de-
post without loss and yet at the
same time get one not easily counter
feited. By the law creating this bank
ing system, the government is only
allowed quarter of one percent with
which TO operate the system. The
present stamp represents loss to the
government, but it is considered by
the postal authorities that the stimulus
to open an account will make up fol
the loss. As soon rs the plan has
received the 0. K. of the president anc
his advisors the postmasters from the
several towns in which the plan will be
first tried out will de called to this
city for instructions. Many Of the
forms have already been ordered ant
it would take less than two months
to put the banking system in operation
1t will be started in one town in each
state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

New York, September 2S.-Hearst's
Evening Journal this afternoon prints
the following:
Paris, Sept. 2S.-William Randolph
Hearst was asked today:
Can your statement be interpreted
to mean that you would accept minor
nomination on the republican ticket?
He replied
Certainly not. / am an Independ.
ence Lacquer. | would do anything
to help this league, but l would not
accept any nomination, large or small
on the republican ticket,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
Killed Wife and Shot Himself

Baltimore. Sept. IS. William Hen
bricks, aged "a, of this city, shortly be-
fore II O'Clock today, shot and instantly
killed his wife. Dora Hendricks, hand
some young woman, in the home of Mrs
William NJ. Groves, mutual friend.
Hendricks then turned the weapon upon
himself, sending a bullet crashing
through his own brain, and is dying in
Mercy Hospital. The tragedy followed
a quarrel between husband and wife.
The Hendricks had been separated Tor
about a wear. The dead woman had
been living for some months with her
sister, Mrs. John LEM of Newport News,
Va. and only returned to Baltimore a
few days ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. ,;
"THE clashes OF the last two nights

"THE clashes of the last two night:
between the strikers in the Moabit pre-
cinct, Berlin, and the police, were
nothing less than the signs OF grave
revolution. They were Of immeasure-
ably more gravity than mere attacks
by mobs on the police" This is the
import OF an official communication by
Inspector Won Jagow to the govern.
ment. He declares that the rcvolu-
tionary character of the disturbance
was plainly seen in the systematic
plan worked out by the strikers. F" The
revolt was organized down to the small
est detail" he says, and the rioters
answered to a complete system OF
signals. When finally dispersed,
the strikers sang the 'Marseillaise,
the hymn Of the revolutionlsts.
Although the communication does no
mention the socialists by name, there
is no question, but.it aimed at them
Unofficial observers OF the disturbance
are also crediting the outbreak TO the
socialists. The majority Of the labor
ing men involved in it arc highly paid
and skilled workmen and the trouble
was the result OF the seething political
discomfort rather than dissatisfaction
owe, wages, according to the authorities.
The quarter in which the rlotlng has
occurred is given over largely to the
best class OF workmen and small trades
men. 1t was the houses OF such people
from which attacks were made on the
police. This fact lends sinister slgnl-
ficance to the disturbance. the authorl-
ties admit. The Moabit precinct was
again quiet today, but fresh trouble Is
expected tonight. These are grave con-
ditions in one Of the most enlightened
countries OF the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
New York Stock Market.

New York, Sept 2S.-The coal stock:
were generally weak at the opening o.
stock market today, but at the end o
fifteen minutes steadied tone was dis
played, with recoveries noted in many
leading issues.
After a moderate rally the market
again tended downward but the price
changes were generally limited to small
fractions
Dizziness prevailed in the late forenoon
with PRICES recurring TO bigger fgures,t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
Thousands ofyards of new
length Dry Goods on sale
Thursday, our Remnant
Day.

We will place on sale Thurs
day seven hundred yards Of nice
new dress gingham in short
lengths; regular 12%c value.
Remnant price, yard............... 81
500 yards bleached muslin,
one yard wide; excellent Sc
value. Remnant price, yard.
$50 yards extra heavy flower
ed tleecings, used for dressing
sacqles and kimonos; l5c value
Remnant price, y:lrd............... l
800 yards OF unblcached can
ton flannel. extra heavy 10c
value. Remnant price, yard.
1000 yards Of light and da,k
percalcs, one yard wide, in
short lengths. Remnant price,
$50 yards extra good quality
bed ticking in short lengths,
12Er value. Remnant value,
yard -.-....... ................... i
100 yards extra heavy white
outing in short lengths; regular
12%c value. Remnant price,
yard".. ............. ........ ....... 81
One cadet blue cannon cloth
suit. size IS; soile1: 1919
value. Remnant price Thurs
day.. ............... ......... .
One white cannon cloth suit,
size 81; slightly soiled; $4.49
value. Remnant price............ 81.
One white cannon cloth suit,
size 81; $2.9S value. Remnant
price, Thursday...... ........ 81.
$50 yards of fancytlannelette,
fast colors, in short lengths,
suitable for dressing sacques and
| wrappers; 10c value. Remnant
price, yard ...... ......................
Ten ladies' lawn waists, slight
~ soiIcd; 81 90 and $3.50 value.
Remnant price, cach.............. =
We will place on sale fifty
pairs grey wool nap blankets;
sligo value. Remnant price,
pair..... ........ .......... -. ..... 81.
We will close out Thursday
all the mems regular 75c I'M
| Numbered shirts at................. D
We offer Thursday small
lot Of mems regular $l.0O white
and fancy negligee shirts; pat
terms we are closing out: choice
Thursday, each. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

The republican convention for the
First congressional district met yester-
dsy in fredericksburg George n.
Wise, of Newport News, was unani-
mously nominated candidate for Con-
gress to oppose William A. Jones, and
the nomination was accepted by Mr..
Wise, After the contest which ends on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
WEEDS Woman Who shot Him.

Pittsburg, Sept. 2S.-A wedding was
the happy ending to the experience with
the law which Harry Brumbaugh, a
well-known Pennsylvania Railroad con-
ductor, and Mary Walsh had. The
bride was charged with she citing Brum-
baugh in the back. Jealousy was the
cause. She was sent to jail while he
lay in the hospital. When he got we'll
a reconciliation followed. They arc
on a wedding trip south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
CARDINAL GIBBONS REGISTERS.

For the first time in four years Car
dinal Gibbons placed his name on the
registration books in Baltimore as q
voter. and at the coming Congressional
election he will cast a ballot. He will
have to choose between Messrs. George
KONG, democrat, and Charles W.
Main, republican, since he lives in the
Third district.
The prelate created much laughter in
the Office OF registration when he was
asked to state his party affiliations, and
facetio,lSly replied:
Put me down as democratic-republi-
can.
He was told that in case no utilization
was stated he would not be allowed to
vote in the primary contests next spring.
Il don't mind that at all, " he re-
piled.
The judges then proceeded with the
formality of swearing and getting the
signature of the cardinal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
Bishop William Paret, head of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF Mary
land, returned to Baltimore last night
after an extended tour abroad.

Ely,s Cream Balm has been tried ard
not found wanting in thousands of homes
all over the country. 1t has won place
in the family medicine closet among the
reliable household remedies where it is
kent at hand for use in treating cold in
the head just as soon as some member
of the household begins the preliminary
sneezing or snufling. 1t gives imme-
diate relief and day or two's treatment
will put stop to cold which might, If
not checked, become chronic and run
into bad case Of catarrh,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
Presidant Taft will today

President Taft will today issue an
executive order, extending the classified
service to include all assistant post
masters. About 5000 persons will be
affected. The president also will rec
ommend to Congress that second and
third class postmasters be placed under
the civil service laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

Criminologists of all nations will
reach Washington tonight and tomor-
row to attend the annual American
Prison Congress, and the American
Institute ofCriminals and Criminology
which will be in session in Washington
practically simultaneously.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

The senatorial investigating COM
mittee sitting in Chicago which is in-
curing into the Lorimer election, per-
manentlv decided yesterday to hear no
hearsay evidence as to bribery charges,
tut to allow only direct statements to
90 into the record. The decision was
announced by Chairman Burrows, and
is a victory for the defense,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

Commodore Theodore Porter, U. S.
n. (retired), and Mrs. Galloway Ches-
ton, Of Annapolis. we're married yester-
day. The ceremony took place in st.
Anne's Church, Annapolis, and was
performed by the rector, Rev. Joseph
p AIcComaS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels 20 expel poisonous matter,
cleanse the system, cure constipation
aud sick headache. Sold by W. F,
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28

The Valley of Virginia has never
suffered as severe drought as the
present one. Since July 13 there has
been less than two inches Of rainfall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-28
Swan Bros.
Remnant Sale
Every Thursday.

Our Remnant Sale every Thursday IS
great money saving opportunity for
our patrons. and this week we offer
many new remnant values direct from
the mills.
The Press., 1910-09-07
TRUE STANDARDS OF LIFE.

The Measure of a Man Is What He ls,
 Not What He Has.
 It takes so long to learn how to live, so long to get even glimmering of what life is for and what we ought to do with ours. We are so prone to live in the future, to fret ourselves about 1t. We are so busy yearning for the joys we imagine other people have and worrying about the trouble we imagine we are having that we make of the present, the one thing we are sure of, an endless regret.
 And of all the follies the limit is to permit some one else to make our standards for us. Haven't we inteIli- gence? Can't we think for ourselves7 To want things we don't need, many we do not really care for. just because some one else has them and wouldn't understand if we didn't have themI To struggle and strain to make a show when all the neighbors know it is only a show and would respect us heap more if we had the courage to be our selves! Deaths standards ought to be nfe's standards. Death does not ask how big house we hail from. nor how many university degrees we have won, nor what is our bank account. Not what we are. And that's our measure of everybody but ourselves. J. Ridgway in Delineator.
The Press., 1910-09-07
A Riddle Making Epoch.

There have been epochs at which rid dle making has been more especially in vogue, and such epochs would ap- pear to occur at seasons of fresh in- tellectual awakening. Such an epoch there was at the first glimmering of new intellectual light in the second half of the seventh century. This was the age of Aldhelm. bishop of Sher- borne, the first in the roll of Anglo Latin poets. He left considerable number of enigmas in Latin hexame- ters. Aldhelm died in 17O9 Before his time there was a collection of Lat in riddles that bore the name of Sym phosius. Of this work the date is un- known. We only know that Aldhelm used it. and we may infer that it was then a recent product. The riddles of Symphosius were uniform in shape, consisting each of three hexameter lines.-Cornhill Magazine.
The Press., 1910-09-07
AN ANGRY MUSICIAN.
Amusing and Pathetic Story of Con.
 stant's Picture, "Too LateI"

Amusing and Pathetic Story of Con.
 stant's Picture, "Too LateI"
 An amusing and pathetic story is told of Benjamin Constants first pie ture to attract attention. It was called ''TOO Late'' and represented Fortune and Glory visiting an artist just as he had breathed his last. The artist was lying on the bed. The figure of Death stood near the door through which Fortune, carrying box of money, and Glory, bearing Iaurels, had just en- tered.
 The artist received many letters from those who had seen the painting. One was written by professor of mu- sic. an old man, who expressed in touching words the emotion he had felt at the sight of the artists work. He3 asked Constant to visit and talk to hIm about ~"Too Late"
 The invitation was accepted, but as soon as the old professor saw the art ist he uttered an ejaculation of sur prise and anger. 'Why, you are quite a yOuth!' he exclaimed. "I thought you were old and, like myself, had spent your life in vain endeavOr to Ob- tain recognition of your abilities. conceived that picture to be the last despairing cry of a man as unfortu- nate as I am. find you are quite young and your eyes are full of hope. You are a humbug, sir. and I request that you leave this house immediate ly!''
The Press., 1910-09-07
WILMINGTON.

Robert Ricketts of Elizabeth, N J.. has joined his wife and daughter at Maple Corner.
 The regular business meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held in the con- ference room Monday afternoon.
 James Carpenter. who has been at work in Willimantic since early spring. returned to Mrs. Emily Car penter's last Friday.
 Dr Converse, and his patients as we'll, are gratified that his automobile is repaired and that he is able to use 1t again in his increasing practice.
 q Q. Brace. pastor of the Baptist ohnrOls Greenfield. Mass, and wife visited Rev and Mrs Darrow last week The two gentlemen were claaa- mates.
 Mrs Sarah Mathews and her dsugh- ter. Miss Lillian Mathews, came from their Westford home Saturday to the Pierce cottage, where they are settled for the school year. The fall term commenced Tuesday. with Miss Ma theWs as teacher, on the Hill.
 There was large attendance at the Baptist Sunday school. and 1t was de- cided that Secretary F. W. Pratt should engage Gary. liveryman at the borough, to transport thoses mem beIs of the school who SO desire to the picnic at South Coventry Saturday. The drive is a pleasant one and the team will be ready at the Baptist church at about o'clock Saturday morning, when the children belonging to the school are requested to be on hand with their baskets of lunch, for this Is time when each must depend on self. A rising vote of thanks was given the friend who so kindly gave five dollars toward expense of trans portation It is hoped that all con- neC tsd with the school. the elder and the younger, will make an effort to attend aud to make of the excursion success. All friends of the school are invited to participate, although transportation will only be furnished to members of the school
 Rev. MT. Gardner preached Sunday from John 17:18. Subject. "The sphere of Christian activity.'' The text of MT. Darrow's excellent ser mon was Matt. l5:34. The sing. ing was of remarkable excellence, the special numbers bsing anthem. Send Out Thy Light" by Ohas Gounod i; solo. {" Dream of Paradise. ' by Hamil. ton Grey. The solo was by Albert Cavanagh, New York, who also sang baas in the anthem. another new and beautifhl voice being that of Miss Alice Adams of Prescott, Arizona. who is in the senior year at Ann Arbor university. Hiss HelIen Ransom of New York acoompanist. It was a great privilege to listen to these brilliant young musicians. who are guests at Rest Cottage, and their kindness in taking part in the service was greatly appreciated by all. Mrs. Darrow pre- sided at Sunday school and led the Endeavor. It was conservation meet. ing. The regular collection and a special collection followed the busi- ness meeting, at which Rev. Mr Gardner. vice president, took charge.
The Press., 1910-09-07
ChaIdean Tablets.

The clay tablets of Chaldea. prob ably the very earliest writing mate rials used by man. were of different sizes, the largest being flat and meas uring by 61a inches, while the small est were slightly convex and in some cases not more than an inch long. In the same ruins with the tablets have been found the glass lenses which were used by their readers. The writ ing was done. while the tablets were still soft, by a little iron tracer. not pointed. but triangular at the end. By slightly pressing this end on the soft moist clay the inscriptions were made. The tablets, having been inscribed on both sides and accurately numbered, were baked in ovens and stored away in the state Eibraries.-New York American.
The Press., 1910-09-07
Tha Two Pias.

Ruth, who has been married just two weeks, lives tD a little flat and there keeps house for her lord and master. She has read little and is wise be. yond her nineteen years On Sunday after their dinner had been served by the wife she went to the kitchen and returned with a pumpkin pie.
 What's that?'' asked the l.. and M.
 ''l made pumpkin pie yesterday" l" bis wife answered timidly.
 He attacked the cOnfection with 6 knife and fork. but could not make much headway and was about to de- clare himself when Ruth announced: > ''l have another in the pantry, dear. Your mother sent one over yesterday" ]"
 She then produced the second pie. which was as tender and appetizing as the first had been tough and unsavOry.
 That's something like it," he said patEonizingly ''Of course you couldn't expect to become expert at once, my dear"
 The girl laughed. You're eating the one ! made now." she said. And in her diary for the day is written:
 "An ounce of prevention Is worth a pound of cure."-Portland (Me.l Ex- press.