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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Preparing for the Funeral.

Berlin, May 14.-The hour OF Mf.
RoosevtlPs departure for London has
net yet been decided. The names OF @
number Of UoIt:d Safes military and
naval attaches who are now in Europe
have been submitted to Mr.. Roosevelt,
from which be will select en- escort to
accompany him to the funeral Of King
Edward. This escort will probably Dol
inclnde more thsn four men. "a Roosevelt
has no thought OF attempting to rlvsl
the display made BY the European rulers
who will attend the funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
BaIIioeer's "cIe.n Bill. Z"

Cleveland, Ohio, May 1.-The
Cleveland Press today published he fol-
loving from staff correspondent:
Washington, d. O., May 1.-THE
whole tfnth as 10 she circumstances sur
rounding the preparation of the clean
bill of health which President Taft gave
to Secretary OF the Interior Bsllinger, 10
Tafl's now.famous letter bearing dale OF
September 10, 1909, is now made public
for the 6rst time.
For weeks there hes been more than q
suspicion In the minds Of the attorneys
who sre prosecuting the Billinger 10
quiry before the Congressional commit
tee, thst TAFT had very few OF the facts
before him when he publicly exonerated
B ilIiDger, and over bic signature as
president sssr rfed the American people
that III have examined the whole record
most carefully and have resohed a def.
mite conclusion"
Up to few days, however, even the
attorneys for the prosecution have not
guessed at the amazing truth, which is
that the president OF the United States
not only ctuld not have Examined the
whole record most carefully" bat that
the very statement that Taft issued TO
the people Of the United States, exonerat
ing his secretary Of the interior, was
prepared, 10 large measure, by Oscar
Lawlsr, law officer of the Interior De-
partment, in collaboration with Ballinger
and the high officials Of the department.
Having written their own scquittal,
Baliuger and Ills fellow officials present.
ed the document to the president OF the
United States and the president adopted
their decision IS bis OVID, even to the
limit OF using much ofthe same language.
Thus did the judicial president per-
form his great duty IS Judge between the
ninety million American people and
Secretary OF the Interior BslliDgsr 10 9
matter involving the question ss to
whether the Guggenheim. Morgan syndi'
cate was to be presented with public
lands 10 Alaska containing billions OF
tons OF coal, valued at hundreds OF mil
lions OF dollars. Thus was Ballinger.
secretary Of the interior, appointed by
Taft, exonerated. Thu, was CLAWS, q
conscientious and able subordinate 10
the interior department, who, out OF q
sense OF duty, appraised the president OF
the facts, fred from the public Service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

The solvent of the comet Is sill
csudog apprehension, especially IN sec
tions of The world where earthquakes
hsye recently occurred aud where seis-
mic tremors are still 10 evidence.
Earthquake stocks we're recorded In
various places 10 the United States
yesterday, even as close to Alexandra
as Georgetown and Bait more, ard dis
patches tldsy show that the disturbance
was serious 10 Costa RIGS, the scene OF
a recent disastrous earthquake. While
the comet is not supposed by scientific
men to have anything to do 6ith ter
restrlsl disturbances, the rank aud file
still regard the heavenly visitor with
anxiety. 10 Texas last night a siEzlug
meteor, as large IS the moon, shot scEoSs
the skv, being visible about fifteen
seconds Some negroes we're on their
way home from religious meeting.
They returned 10 the church, re'umed
worship and at last accounts we're still
10 session. Mioisters in some places
will preach on the comet tomorrow. Ae-
c)rdipg 10 the latest observations, the
tail of Inc comet is splitting, sud next
week, when the wsudetfr will be visI.
bic 10 the evening, it will present to
the earth two sppeudages. II this ls
the same comet Shich hung over Jeru-
salem shortly before the destruction OF
that city by the Romans and which was
said to resemble sword, it is likely to
display two swords during It's visit this
wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

MICRO dlsiranchisemen was the chic
point OF attack by the speakers st the
meeting yesterday afternoon OF the ns'
tional negro committee In New York
The chief speech Of the Gay was made
by Rev. John Haynes Holnes, pastor
of the Church of The Messiah. Holmes
declared that the public school system
In the south is a disgrace and that the
negro Is degraded In every political,
social and industrial relation. OobtiE'
ulUg, he said
10 the everyday world Of practical a.
fairs the negro Ia still slave, aud II
there is anything thst is perfectly plain
10 tue public sentiment of the south II
ia that the negro shall be made to Keep
that place OF shsmeiul subjsciOu from
which we believed that he had been
rescued by the blood and fury OF the
great rebellion. He Is oppressed, de-
graded, enslsved 10 every political, in
dustrisl snd social relation. The new
enslavement of the negro msnifests H.
self in strange and various forms, but
perhsps the most cruel aud inexcusable
OF them all is that which We know as
Acknowledgement.
The trouble with most negroes can be
stated 10 few words, They have from
the beginning Of the late civil war sup
posed that exemption from work is one
OF the definitions of the word freedom.
Should they svsil themselves OF the
public school systems 10 the south, &C.
quIre intelligence sud pay their taxes,
they will be entitled to vote. Many oil
the race refuse TO take advantage of the
conditions OF the present day aud volun-
tsrily make themselves sIragglers 10 the
march of life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Fear an Indian Outbreak.

Taos Pueblo, N. M, May 1.-THE
entire country surrounding Taos Is un'
der srms today fearing q general Indian
outbreak. 10 yesterdays raid the home
OF Q rsncher was burned and the women
and children assaulted. Scouts reported
today that the Iodsps we're dancing,
and preparations for general uprising
we're under wsy. Precautions are being
taken to prevent q massacre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
SOUTHERN METHODIST CON-
FERENCE.

With representatives, OF every couli-
nent save Australia seated upon the
platform, the Southern Methodist Gene
raj Conference held q highly important
session 10 Ashevills, N. O., Yesterday.
Besides the report of the committee on
episoopacy, recommending that the con-
ference choose seven new bishops, re-.
port No. 2 OF the committee on temper
ance and other moral and social Issues
was taken up. The msjority report pro-
vlded that the candidates for the minis
try be urged before beginning the mlu-
istry TO abstain from the use OF tobacco,
aud this report ives anslly adopted alter
the minority report, providing tba. ell
candidates be required publicly to pledge
themselves to abatain from the use OF TO-
bscco 80 long 60 they remain, In the
ministry, Was lost by only three votes
1t 10 nnders God that the committee
on epIscopacy will set the salary Of the
bishops ct "a, 500, instead Of "a, 900, ss
at present; increase the superannu1t ID
bishops salaries to 81, $50 and allow
widows OF bishops 81 900 Il lie more
than probable thst Bishop Morrison will
be superanpuAt,d at this conference and
10 oil probability Bishop A. W. Wilson,
the senior bishop OF the church, will be
assigned lighter duties.
The committee on reyissls, alter con-
siderstion OF the memorials asking fer q
change 10 name, recommended that the
name be changed to "The Methodist
Church." The minority sent 10 re-
port recommending no change of name.
The committee vote stood 16 10 IA
Both reports received loud applause and
II looked as II the sentiment was about
evenly divided.
An impressive memorial service for
the ak bishops who have died since the
last General Conference was held at the
morning session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
MIS-. Rollins Arrested.

NewYork. May 14-Mrs. CatherineW.
Decker Rollins, wife OF former Cover
nor Frank West Rollins, OF New HamP-
shire, was arrested Iday on charge OF
conspiriug to smuggle jewelry and wear
Jag apparel into this cou't'Y. When
she vas srrsingsd before Commissioner
Shields q bond of 81 900 was furnished
for her examination, with her husband
aud sou, Douglass, arrested yesterday
next Friday. Rollins declined to discuss
the case, but said the matter wonld be
satisfactorily explained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

DROPOSALs.-Propossls will be received
! until nooD Wednesday, May %, 1910, at
the City Engineers office for the following
work at the Lee School for girls.
Setting granite curb in concrete and lay
ing cutters.
2 Grading and laying concrete side walks.
3 Grading and surfacing the lot.
4 hanuring the lot.
Flowing, rolling, narrowing and sowing
the lot with grass seed.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
Office of the City Engineer.
Separate proposals are required for each
item Of work and the committee reserves the
right to reject any ana all proposals, and to
award the different items to different bidders.
LAURENCE SrABLER.
Chairman Committee Houses and Furniture
Of School Board.
msyl3 I'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Earthquake ia France,

Moutiers, France. May 1.-THE
people of MoutIers thought Hslley's
comet had struck the earth today when
a severe earthquake rocked the town fol-
several seconds. They fed from their
houses 10 terror and prayed In the streets
for delivsrsnce. The quake did coo.
siderable damage bat no lives we're lost
Paris, May l4.-Ssvere earthquake
shocks Gere felt early today here, and
10 other parts OF France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14


NUMBER thirteen Ia still dreaded oy
msny people. Friday, the thirteenth, "
had e tendency to keep down the Dumber
of applications for marriage licenses 10
the City Hall 10 New York yesterday.
Ths average daily record Is about 8
hundred and forty, tu. yesterday only
sixty were Issued. Several couples,
who made application Wltbtu. realizing
the day fed precipiiately when the
cleIks reminded them OF the dsy and
date. "Thhtsen is our lucky humber"
said one msn who came WITH bis 6sncee.
1--WE fat met on the l3tb," be added
"spd we have rented home that is
No. 49,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY IA, 1910

Asa result OF Que OF the most re-
maksble changes 10 the alignment OF
contendiug forces ever witnessed 10 the
U. S. Senate, the progressive amendment
to the pending railroad bill, prohibiting
railroads from charging more for short
haul thsn for long one, and aimed at
railroad determinations against commuu-
tiles and localities, wss adopted yester-
day by "a overwhelming msjoriiY. The
vote was Sc to 10, and Mr.. Aldrich and
all his followers, with the exception OF
,hres OF the New EogIsnd senstors and
Messrs. Bourne, Of Washington, and
Heyburp, Of Idaho, voted with the pro-
gressivss. So did all the democrats ex-
cept five. Such a result, Ia view OF the
carefully laid plans of Mir. Aldrich to beat
this proposition, would have been de-
dared impossible two honra before the
VT, vas lakeu. As il vas, the progress
siyes won q most substantial victory, aud
Mr. Aldricb, ss,u'usl, covered his dis
comfture by accepting defeat aud voting
with she victors. Decisive, however,
as is the progresslVes and democratic
victory for the public, the amendment is
not 30 drastic as had been originally
proposed, aud By an early surrender bt-
fore the msttsr hsd been pat to the test.
Mr.. Aldrich succeeded in gaining some
few concessioBs for the railroad side.
Bat the action taken showed complete
collapse Of sll Of Mr.. Aldtieh's plans and
those of his democratic allies who were
to Join him in defeating The whole pro-
position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Murder and Suicide

PhilsdelphiA, May 14-A double
trsg dy occurred here today when Philo
Beahm, 46, jealous because the woman
With whom be was 10 love Was keeping
house for another, shot and killed Mrs.
Mary Tufgeon 10 the kitchen OF her
home, then luroed the revolver on him
self and fred q bullet into bis temple.
He died 10 q few miputss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Snow In Maryland

Oakland, Nd, May l4.-Snow started
to fall here early this morning and this
afternoon still continues. The tenn
p nature has been below freezing since
about Daylight 1t Is thought that
the spplsEcrOp has been seriously dam.
sged, II DOT utterly ruined, as this Is the
third hard fretzs Ia Garrett county
since Nav /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
THE RAILROADBILL.

Senator Aldrich was completely rout
ed upon the long and short haul" prop
osition in the Senate Yesterday afternoon
by vote of 81 to 10. The Dixon amend
ment declaring it unlawful for railroad
TO charge more for shorter haul thar
for longer haul was adopted, after il
had been modified through tine insertion
OF a provision taken from the Paynter
amendment. In this form the PROPOSE
ton went through with flying colors
aud had the support Of all the progress
i've republicans, all but FIVE OF the demo
Gratis who voted and nearly all the re-
publican "reactionsries.
Senators Aldrich and Elkins voted for
the Dixon Paynter amendment and lined
up practically all their cohorts in favor
OF its adoption. But it is the universal
opinion that the "reactionaries" sup
ported the proposition iu order TO Save
the face" Of the Aldnch organization.
Two recesses OF half an hour each
were taken to prepare the modification.
stirring scenes ensued, and the charge
was made that the unsnimons consent
agreement under which the Senate was
operating had been broken,
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Never be,I,ats about 0i,Iu0 Obamber,

Never hesitate sbou. giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to children. I!
contains 20 opium or other narcotics and
can be given with implicit confidence.
As quick cure for coughs and colds to
which children are suscf p.ibls, 1t 10 untu :
passed. Sold by W. r. Creighton &
%. and Richard GIbson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Sixty.first Congress.
SENATE

The Senate was not In 10 session to-
day.
HOUSE.
In protest sgainst the recent convlo
ton BY Kentucky federal jury OF al
legged night riders for violation OF the
Sherman antitrust Law, Representative
Captrill, of Kentucky, charge Wade 5.
Ellis and the Depsrims ut Of Justice With
mslicit US prosecution. He also charged
that politics In Cincinnati was the basis
OF the hurley tobacco and Insurance. So
ciety.
The Kentucky Congressman styled the
legal troubles Of the tobacco growers oil
his stste IS the result Of persecution aud
called upon the president to say whether
40 attempt will be made by The Depart
paitment OF Justice to prevent the pool
Ing OF the 1910 tobacco crop now under
WRv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
ENDED LIFE BESIDE CORPSE.

Sitting beside the body Of bis wife
Catherine, who committed suicide on
Tuesday sad whose iuaeral was to have
beed held today, Paul Graf, rs years
old, ended his life yesterday In Pbils-
delphis. Like his wife be drank car
bolic acid. Graf had been deeply de-
spoDdenE since the suicide, and this
had been intensified by the illness of .
daughter. he had expressed 8 wIsh
to follow his vile to the grave and
threatened to COMM! suicIde, drsading
life alone.
All Dad been made ready Thursday
night for the funeral. Graf spsDt
nearly all of the night sitting beside
the csskst, and there just before dawn
be took the poison. The aged man
was found shortly afterwsrd. He was
unconscious sDd lived only half an hour
after being foUod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

Ernest y. Willsrd found his wife ir
company With Au ,u,t Beach on canal
boat near Glen Echo, near Washington,
last night. BE aimed pistol ct Beach
and fred. The msp fell wounded 10 the
side and neck. Beach, who is canal
boatmao, living in Cumberland, was
placed on street car and brought to
Washington and taken to Georgetown
University II ,spitsl. His condition Is
not serious. After the shooting Willard
disappeared, tu! later was arrested near
the District line aud locked up In
Georgetown for the Maryland sulhori.
ties. he is so iron worker, thirty.three
years old, and lIses 10 Montgomery
country, nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

The Anglo Japantss exhibition
planned to open last Thursday at Shop
hsId's Bush, With great ecIst by the
present King aud queen, opened without
ceremony today. The death Of King
Edward csu,ed abandonment OF all the
spectacular features.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
DIED..

en- Thursday, May ~, in Washington,
Mics EMMA FORESHlLL, daughter Of the
late John an Ruth Foroshill, Of Alexandria.
aged AZ years. Funeral tomorrow sunday
at 8 p. M. from The residence Of her sister,
2I6 north Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

Prompt relief 10 all cases of throat and
lung trouble II you uss Ohsmberlain's
Cough Remedy. Pleasant TO take, sooth
log and healing 10 effect. Sold By W.
F. Creighton & Co., aud Richard Glib
son,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
YEARS AGO

we started out to do bsttle with life.
We didn't expect to "Win-in-a-wslk."
We knew that we had to meet its COM
petition, that there were "foemen
worthy of our steel," that the best
things were reserved for those who
could win; that failures in early life
would teach as to win success later on.
We have met these conditions like men
not aiming to crush any one. but simply
to hold our own. We have been suc-
cessful and if you think We have in
mind A PILE OF MONEY then you
have not perceived the purpose Of this
argument. Our latest success is CAM
ERON DAIRY LUNCH and you are
all invited to give us a call.
Open ell night. 906 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
Improper Election Methods Charged

London, May 14-O'ptsin Frederick
Guest, son-in-lsw of Henry Pb'pps, Of
Pittsburg, and libtrll membtr of PsrlIa
ment for East Dorset, lest his seat today
through the decision Of special election
committee, which found tina. improper
election methods had been used Guest
Is the private secretary OF Home Secret.
airy Winston Ohurchlll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

After 9 more than spirited debate,
during which Represer ts'ive Shsckls-
ford, Of Missouri, passed the lie direct
to Represt NATIVE Rodenberg, OF Illinois.
aud later made "5cotch" withdrawal
OF his charge, the House yest ,rday, by
q strict party vote Of III t, 80, pSssed
the Rhtholdt bill, providing for the
reiml ursemert OF the 81. Louis sub
treasury TO the extent of SCI, 500 for
money stolen from II 10 1906.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

Ga the eve Of sailing from Hsysns for
his new post 90 Oobsn minister to Spain,
Justo GsrcIa Velez resigned the Office to-
day owing to differences With Secretary
OF State 5apguily,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14

More tasu 8 hundred men snd four
women crashed through the floor oil
Salt Air pavilion at Salt Lake City In
a wild panic late Thursday night, aud
we're plugged so feet below Into the
briny water OF great Salt Lake, macy
OF them being seriously Injured. 1t was
10 this pavilion thst II bad been pro-
posed to bold the Jtffries-J Johnson fight.
Thres thousand men and number Of
women, saw "Oyclone" Johnny Thoup-
son Whip "Pete" Sullivan aud then tue
rash to get away started and The collapse
followed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
FOR RENT

DESIRABLE HOUSE. 6 rooms, cellar,
~ wafer, side alley. large yard. $40 month.
Immediate possession. Address Desirable
House, Gazette Office. may13 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-14
WANTED.

DOM in private fsmily with board pre-.
~ ferred, by young man. Can give best
references. Address p. Gazette Office.
may13 Ste
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-10-06

-,x.sorn.. especially Ioeal seas-so*-
e~mmers ana e-se ssAcol so'oas
rg~ soglowaa sss rwssiast0n sta ;
s.ronx. sarrsnw ard abe sEse~<s 81
r~ar TO honrs. AnlainE he eFos :
ws.h tie fierce ard arpsseasio7 OF as
wursa. lie was especially stToSE 90
local elf government ana EsAae 'sas-
lnm effects 9Th AEs argument
After the adoptlon of The Fesela'
tons. Henry r. King. candiaat" 'os
Congress against John + ssnan'
mna. = short speech. briefly telling
something Of bis opponents FeeoFa
and position a. = Congressman ana
t-ukt-corporation lawyer aad repre-
sentative
A meeting wiIl be held IN fs~
DAYS 10 map out the campaign Then
work wIll begin. Look out Tor gooo
reports from Pitt on November stu
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-10-06
Edgecombe Republicans Nominate
County Ticket.

Tarboro, N. c., Octo. 3O.-The Re
publican convention of Edgecombe
County was held in the courthouse to-
day. There was a large attendance
and much enthusiasm. The follow
ing ticket was nominated:
Senate, w. L. Stallings.
House of Representatives, M. L.
Pittman, w. A. Thigpen.
Sheriff, Cicero Denton.
Register of Deeds. B. B. Howell.
Commissioners, W. G. w. Leigh
Frank Denton, L. III. Edmondson, J
d. Fly, G. G. Wallace.
W. L. Stallings was elected chair
man of the county executive commit
tee and the following were elected
members of the COMMITTEES: Raifort
Lilies, B. B. Howell. G. w. Robbins, J
d. Fly, S. r. Jenkins, Cicero Denton
j. W. Dupree. James r. Gaskill.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1910-10-06
TRAGIC SUICIDE OF A YOUNG
MAN.

Young Physician, a Member of
Prominent Family of Western
North Carolina, Suicides in New
York.
New York, Oct. with his moth
er frantically endeavoring to restrain
him, DR.. Hubert Gudger, a young
physician from Asheville, N. c., COM
mitted suicide today by cutting his
throat with a razor in a room at the
Grand Union hotel. DR.. Gudger was
graduated from the school of medi-
cine of the University Of Pennsyl-
vania in June last and returning to
his home, broke down from over
work. 1t has been intended to place
him in a sanatorium tomorrow.
Both father and mother accompan-
led the young man to this city and
watched him closely lest he carry out
the purpose of self-destruction, with
which he seemed to be possessed.
This afternoon Mrs. Gudger per-
suaded her husband to go for walk
leaving her alone on guard. She
4 AuSt nave OOLCu, IOI Tic ucAt SAc
knew she heard her son moving about
! in his room.
| With a scream the mother rushed
to her sons side, but he pushed hel
away, and though she still chung te
his arm, he raised his hand to hi:
throat and slashed himself with sucf
force that the blade of the razor wa.
snapped.
CDR. Gudger was a son of Hon.
M. Gudger, former member of Con
gress and present Democratic candi
! date for Congress in the Tenth NORTH
Carolina District. The bereaved fam
lily have the sympathy of the peopl,
of the State.-Editor.)