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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

ed in a bill introduced in the Senate
by Senator Taylor today. 1t provides
that the tenure OF affice Of all persons
serving under the civil service law
shall terminate when such employees
reach the age OF 90 years. They shall
then be dismissed from the service, the
bill SAYS.
A delegation representing the gull to
the lakes deep waterways convention
headed by President w. X. kayanaugh
called at the White House today 10
represent to President TAFT the resolu'
tions adopted at recent meeting urg-
ING ii foot channel from Chicago TO
New Orleans. Kavanaugh recently made
q heated attack upon President TAFT LOT
the unfavorable report Of board OF
engineers on the project when ine
executive received the resolution TO-DAY
from Kavanaugh he replied TO him; Il
was on the bench long enough 10 know
that it is the duty of judge TO listen 10
the evidence of any man, although he
may have been abusing the court at tue
corner grocery"
A very real tempest in a teapot, all on
account of tea party disturbed the
members Of the House today and threat
gu W CAUSE GJaihuCA "a a<eAH ,
master of the House some worry to hold
his Job. The representatives declare
that It's all Langum's fault that they dio
not receive their invitations to the
White House tea at which Miss Helen
Taft may her debut, and the White
House backs up their attitude. Langum
Is in a peck Of trouble trying to explain.
The members today received brief notes
from the President expressing regret
that their invitations did not reach them
on time, and laying the fault at the door
Of the House postmaster,i whereupon
angry members fall upon'Langum.
The Departments of State and Justice
had no choice in the matter OF arresting
Juan Sanchez Azcona, Mexican revolu-
ZIONIST, Jailed here at the instances oil
President DiaZ. according TO the state
ment today of Assistant Attorney Gen
eral w. T. Denison.
Employers liability was the subject o.
a conference at the White House today
between President Taft, William G. Lee
President and d. l.. Cease, of the Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen. They
came from Cleveland to talk over legis
flation for the benefit of railway work
ingmen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
MR. ruCknR MAY Nor RUS.

From reliable sources it was learned
in Norfolk last night that Harry St.
George Tucker would in all probability
not enter the race against Thomas ).
Martin for United States senator next
summer, but that the present senior
senator from Virginia would have as
his opponent his old political enemy,
Congressman William A. Jones. OF the
First district.
Senator Swanson will very probably
be opposed by Congressman Carter
Glass, who announced his candidacy
some days ago. The fight against the
state organization will be launched.
Tucker will support Jones, and it
is rumored that Henry G. Stuart, who
came near defeating Bascom Slemp in
the Ninth district, will also support
the First district congressman, but this
is not generally believed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Boston, Dec. s.-The body OF Mary
Baker G. Eddy, founder Of Christian
Science, was laid to rest in receiving
vault in Mount Auburn Cemetery to-
day after simple funeral services at her
late home, the Chestnut Hill mansion
in Newton. There the remains will lie
near those OF some OF the most illus
trious dead OF the nation until per-
manent masoleum erected as fitting
monument TO her work is completed
on the shores ofplacid Halcyon Lake in
one Of the most beautiful spots in the
cemetery.
The services, which took place at ii
O'Clock, we're conducted with the quiet
dignity Characteristic OF Mrs. Eddy in
life. They we're attended by about 12O
persons, including her relatives,
members OF household, officials of the
Christian Science Church and Publish
ing Society, and her personal students
residing in greater Boston. The SER
vices were conducted by members oil
tile Christian Science persuasion.i
The services at the home occupied
lust eighteen minutes. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING. Die. S

FxoYERATIoN Of Secretary Ballinger
by the majority members Of the COM
mittee which investigated him Is at
tempted in a report presented to the
Senate and House yesterday 1t is OK
ac,ly the kind OF report every one
expected from these committee mem
bers and exactly the kind OF report
they were selected to make. 1t de-
clares that the charges against Ballln-
ger were not proved and that Ballinger
has been an efficient public officer.
conducting the affairs of the interior
department with view to the public
interest. incidentally, the committee
declines to pass upon tie legality OF
the Cunningham claims in Alaska and
recommends that their settlement be
taken out Of Ballinger's hands and
placed in some court. whose decision
shall be final. They also recommend
that the Alaska coal lands be not per-
mitted to pass into private ownership
at all, but be leasedior periods OF years
so as TO conserve the resources and
protect the public interest. 1t Is,
therefore, apparent that even this COM
mtiee, while finding in favor OF Bal
lingcr, finds also that the government
should exert itself to prevent the ac-
complishmont Of Just the very things
Ballinger sought to Go, and to make
it impossible in the future for Balm
ger or any one else to turn over great
public wealth to the Morgan Guggen-
helm syndicate or any other predatory
combination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

SEATTLE, fearing the introduction OF
bubonic plague by rats, has offered a
bounty OF ten cents rat. This moves
Tacoma, safe from infection from the
sea, to raucous laugher and The
Ledger says that the bounty, though
not intended for rodents of Tacoma,
Everett, Bellingham and other popul
Gus and busy centres, has been finding
its way into the pockets of non-resi'
dents OF Seattle for nonresident rats.
But the Joke would be on us if it were
found that our rat population had
found its way into the Seattle census.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

BUFFALO is the latest city to doom
the fire horse. Contracts have been
let for the last horse-drawn fire engine
that the city will buy. The fire com
missioners announce that any appara-
tus they purchase in the future will be
of the automobile kind, and for each
piece installed five horses will be put
ont OF commission. That is, the mo-
tor engine will be both a pump and a
hose wagon and one OF the new style
vehicles will carry all the equipment OF
tSo Of the old-fashioned kind. 1t is
lat the cost Of motive power
rse-drawn apparatus IS about
year for engine and wagon
and tnat the automobile will largely re-
duce this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Justice w. d. Beard, OF the state
supreme court, dropped dead at the
Hermitage Hotel at Nashville, yester-
day morning.
Commander Robert Plat, u. s. N,
retired, died at his home in Washing
ton yesterday following an attack OF
cerebral embolism with which he was
stricken three weeks ago. Commander
Plat was q native Of North Carolina.
Archibald Small, aged 40 years,
who lived about mile from Wheaton,
Nd, died Tuesday afternoon as a
result Of being attacked by a SOW on
his farm last Saturday afternoon. The
immediate cause Of death was gangrene,
resulting from the injuries.
Mary Mcdonald Mckinney, wife OF
Congressman James Mckinney. OF
Aledo, Ills, died at tho Emergency
Hospital in Washington late yesterday.
Mrs. Mckinney was stricken with APP
polexy last Thursday while walking on
Pennsylvania avenue.
A rumor was current in Paris last
night that rich man, well known IN
aristocratic and political circles, had
committed suicide. The report associat-
ed the tragedy with the name OF Count
Boni de Castellane. No reasons for
this we're forthcoming, and no con-
firmation whatever could be obtained.
The Wisconsin State board OF can
vassers yesterday completed their in
yestigation OF the election for congress
men in the Ninth district, and issued
certificate OF election to Thomas W.
Konop, of Kewanee, the democratic
candidate. The final returns gave
Mr.. Konop majority OF five votes.
Rene Barrier, a Frenchman, estab.
lished a worlds record at Memphis
yesterday afternoon, when he flew a
distance in excess OF 16 miles in III
minutes IS 1-5 seconds, thereby win-
ming a prize OF $1,000 offered by the
Memphis Commercial Appeal for the
fight. He outwinged John Moissnt,
who blazed the way over the course,
by nearly eight minutes. Both used
Bleriot monoplanes. Barrier travelled
at an average rate Of 1913 miles an
hour.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. Frye,
introduced bill providing that all
Panama canal tolls charged against
American ships shall be paid out oil
the treasury. In the House yesterday
the Indian appropriation bill, carrying
So, 160,9s5, was introduced. A bill
was introduced appropriating $4S, coo
TO reimburse the State OF Pennsylvania
for militia troops furnished the union
during the civil war. The House took
I'D for consideration the bill to codify
and revise the laws relating to the
federal judiciary. 1t went over with
out action. The House defeated ar
amendment to the judiciary bill. Mr.
Pearre called for square deal in wal
claims, referring to the $780, 900 paiC
by Frederick TO General Early.
The customs authority ut New Yorl
Yesterday took jewelry worth $1,000
from Mr.. Theodore p. Shonts, who con
tended the articles were not dutible be
cause they were merely exchanged
abroad.
Walter Hall, who robbed the Green
witch Bank, of New York, of S44,OO
while It's paying teller, surrendered u
the district attorney yesterday restored
SIS, 600 and pleaded guilty to the indict
ment against him. He returned to see
his baby which had been born while h'
WAS N fugitive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
shot In Elevator,

sau Francisco, Dec. s,-~PhysicianS
today declared that both Mrs. Julia
Barclay, OF Oakland, and James Whit.
lev, Of Grand Junction, Colo, would
die OF wounds inflicted last night by
Whitley.
Mrs. Barclay, the divorced wife OF
wealthy Oakland grocer, met Whitley
some time ago, and together they
bought and conducted q small hote
here. Whitley was extremely Jealous
of the woman. Last night he invited
her into the hotel elevator, which h'
stopped between floors and asked hel
TO Kiss him goodbye. When she re-
fused he shot her FIVE times, Then h'
Jumped out OF the elevator, which h'
sent to the top OF the shaft with tho
woman's body in it.
San Francisco, Dec. S.-Mrs. BARLEY
died early today, but it is now believed
Willy will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

The secretary Of agriculture places
the responsibility for the high cost OF
living squarely on the middlemen,
whose operations as distributors he
finds add approximately 100 per cent.
70 the price OF farm products before
they pass into the hands Of the ulti-
mate consumer. The secretary should
not forget that the tariff has much to
do with the present high price OF living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
No Extra Session.
Especial Dispatch to the Gazette,l

Especial Dispatch 10 the Gazelte,l
Richmond, Va, Dec. S.-GoyerDor
Mann today made public bis reply to
Mr.. Harry st. George Tucker on the
matter OF calling a special session OF
the general assembly to enact primary
election laws. He says that to do so
would be 10 prevent the people having
a chance to vote for a successor to Sena-
tor Daniel. As the extra session would
have to elect at once. He says that the
cost would be more than sixty thousand
dollars, end holds that the same laws
which secured the conviction OF Jack
son Wise in this city are strong enough
t. punish offenders in other sections OF
the state and he believes that the law is
valid, the Count OF Appeals having re-
fused 10 interfere in the case OF Wise in
this city FIVE years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

With every indication that the strike
OF 40, 900 Chicago garment workers for
better shop conditions and recognition
OF the union will develop into an all.
winter fght, the unions today started
10 get financial ammunition to oppose
the clothing employers who, they
charge, are trying to starye the work
men into submission. Every union
mon in Chicago would be asked to con-
tribute % ceuts @ week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
Nav YORK STOCK Market.

New York, Dec. s.-Moderate strength
was shown in the stock market ct the
opening today, prices generally ranging
slightly above yesterdays close. A
waverfng tendency quickly developed
however.
After the first half hour the market
again became unsettled. with many
stocks selling at material concessions In
prices.
Only trifllng changes occurred In the
later half Of the forenoon, and at midday
ranging slightly under yesterdays close
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
sunk IN Collision.

London, Dec. s.-The British steam'
ship Blackburn, bound from Grimsby,
Eng, to Antwerp, was in collision 10.
day off Sheringham, with the steam
shin Rock. The Blackburn received a
gaping hole in herside, and soon settled
down into deep water. Her passengers
and crew took to the life boats, II OF
them being picked up bv the Rock.
Other boats, containing 80 sailors and
passengers, disappeared n the dark
ness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

EXCEEDING all the other countries
pf the world, the farm crops OF the
United States produced in 1910 are
valued at 1926, 100000. The enor-
nous sum is twice as great as the
total valuation Of the agricultural pro-
ducts Of this country eleven years ago.
The corn crop alone amounted to 3,l2l,-
S31 900 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
supposed Attempt at suicide.

Philadelphia, Dec. s.-Found over.
come by gas In an apartment house
here early today. Mrs. Thompson
Craig, OF Wilmington. Del, is dying
at the Medico. Chirurgical Hospital.
When the woman moved into the HOUSE
two days ago, she explained that she
had left her family in Wilmington after
a dispute with her husband. Mrs,
Craig, who is 40 years old, had bsep
pnspecessiul in searching for goFki
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
aov Kills Communion.

indianapolis, Dec. s.-Albert Perrin,
aged IS, is dead today and his chum,
Jesse Osborn, aged 16, is in jail charged
with mansIaughter as the result Of a
contest with rifles in which each tried
TO aim as directly as possible without
hitting. In the dusk last evening,
Osborn, firing final shot so that his
friend could hear the hum OF the
bullet passing his ear, shot the Peria
lad In the forehead. killing him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

The defense OF Hattie lie Blanc, the
French. Canadian girl on trial charged
with the murder Of Clarence Glover,
the Waltham laundryman, opened to-
day at Cambridge, Mass, Counsel fol
the girl, declared that it was impossible
for Miss La Blanc to have killed
Glover. 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
Charles smithson and Samuel Prime

Charles smithson and Samuel Prince
pleaded guilty in police court at To-
ronto, Ont, today to throwing stones
at street cars during the riots last night
and were fined $40 and costs. The
company will prepare a bill OF damages,
and be reimbursed out OF fines i'm.
posed. The six other men arrested
were remauded for week in bail Of
5000 each. There was no demonstra-
ton and cars we're not disturbed today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

The greatest danger from influenza
is OF its resulting in pneumonia. This
can be obyiatsd by using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, as It not only cures In
fluenEa, but ceunteracts any tendency
OF the disease towards pneumonia,
Sold by W, F, Creighton and Richard
Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Many persons find themselves affect
ed with a persistent cough after an at
tack OF influenza. As this cough can
be promptly cured by the use Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, it should NOT
DO allowed 70 run until u becomes
troublesome. Sold by W, r. preIghs
Ton and Richard albsop,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

THE late George Washington Me-
Lean, OF the Cincinnati Enquirer, who
was democrat without guile, would
If still living, make very good United
States senator from Ohio. Not so much
can be said Of the brother-in-law Of Adj
miral Dewey, says the Philadelphia
Record
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
no the rleht ming II You have Nasa

Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once,
Don't touch the catarrh powders and
snuffs, for they contain cocaine. Ely's
Cream Balm releases the seoretions that
infiame the nasal passages and the throat,
whereas medicines made with mercury
merely dry UP the seoretions and leave
you no better than you were. I'M word,
Elyis Cream Balm Is a real remedy, not
! llslusion. All drugsists, 50 cents, or
msilsa by Ely RFotI % Warren Street,
New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Alouzo Boyden, died early today at
Susquehanna, Pa. He was eleven
months more than 100 years old. I'm
til taken i'll with pneumonia, a week
ago, be was able to work around his
farm and to read without glasses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

General George d. tombstone, aged
rs, the last surviving general OF
the war between the states, died at bis
home in Tuscaloosa, Ala, yesterday.
He was born in Hillsboro, n. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08
SIXTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
SENATE


Louisiana will not obtain the original
ordinance OF cession il Senator Hepburn
can prevent it. He frustrated action
at the last session. When the bill for
tho return OF that historic document
vas reached on the Senate calendar to-
day Mr.. Hepburn objected to consider
alton.
Senator Burton objected to consider
alton OF the bill to authorize the con-
struction OF a dam across the James
river in Missouri. President Roosevelt
vetoed similar bill passed by Congress
shortly before his retirement.
Notice in writing was today given to
the Senate by Senator Cummins tina;
on the next legislative day he will in
troduce his joint resolution paving the
way for revision Of the tariff by schedule
1t prohibits the offering OF amendments
to tariff legislation that are not ger
name TO the schedule under considera'
ton.
Notice was also given by Mr.. Cum
minis that when the question OF refer
ring his resolution arose he would sub
NIT some remarks on the subject.
The Senate adjourned at 1:30 p. m.
until Monday.
Unsuccessful efforts were made in
the Senate today to pass two OF Post
master General Hitchcock's pet reform
measures. One provides that when
mail matter is deposited with INSULT
Gent postage it shall be forwarded and
double the amount of postage collected
from the addresses. The other requires
that all recipients OF mail provide suit
able receptacles for its delivery. Sena-
tor Hepburn, objected to action.
HOUSE.
The House commenced work upon
the Indiana appropriation bill the
first OF the big appropriation bills
which will constitute the bulk of this
sessions work. The bill carries APP
preparations totalling IS, 100, 9S5. This
is 1851, 663 less than the appropriation
for 1911.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

Within the next two weeks, Nine,
Lima Cavalieri Chanler expects TO sal
from Paris, for New York, where shs
will begin three months theatrlea
engagement,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

George Edwards, one OF the Oldest
residents u CuIpeper, and formerly
clerk Of the County died ysslsTdsyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-08

SWAN BROS.
KING AND PITT STREETS
Shot,
Early
For
xma
Cold Weather
Requirements.
Chiidren's Warm Gloves,
pair 25c and SOC
Boys Warm Gloves, pair
25c, soc, zoe and s1.00
Mems Warm Gloves, pair
25c, SOC, $1.OO, $3.50, 50, $3.50
Warm Blankets, pair
sl,O0, $3.50, 1850. $3.50, $500.
5000. $3.50. $500 and $1,000.
ChiIdreB's Warm Underwear, each
csc, Csc. Soc, 75c, S5c aud Sl.00
Good Comforts. each
s1.00, $3.50, 81, $3.50, $3.50, s..
Boys Outing Night Robes,
each soc
Boys Outing Psjamas.
Suit 75c and s1.0o
Mems Outing Night Robes,
each SOC, 75c and s1.o0
Mems Outing Pajamas.
Suit sl.0o and $3.50
Ladies Outing Night Robes,
each 50c, 75c and SLIGO
Ladies' Wool Hose,
pair zoe
Mems Wool Hose.
pair 25c and soc
Mems Wool Pulse Warmers,
pair 25c
Mems Bath Robes.
each 1925, $500, 5000, $3.50
Mems Knit Muiiiers,
each 25c and soc
Ladies Knit Mulilers,
each 25c and soc
Boys Knit Sweaters.
each soc, $500 aud $3.50
Ladies' Knit Sweaters,
each s1.25, s1.98, $3.50, $3.50, s.
Mems Knit Sweaters,
each 81, $50, $3.50, $2.9s,
$3.50 and $500
The Winslow mail., 1910-10-15
THE CHILD THAT L0NCED
FOR M0THER-L0VE

and loved every one of her faith.
erless BARNS with all the strength
of maternal devotion. But when
one feeble, almost dishcartened
woman has four hungry little
stomachs to fill and four lively
little bodies to clothe, besides
caring for the aged grandmother,
can one wonder that often at
night the tired voice takes on a
shade Of harshness, and the tired
hands unrobe the little ones a
trifle roughly?
"Oh, yes mother loves us, "
said the oldest, a pale faced little
girl of ten summers; "but if she
would only tell us and kiss us
sometimes it would be easier to
he poor"
All, little philosopher, you
struck the keynote of unendur-
able poverty If the mothers,
coming home worn and tired
after their days work, only re-
allied what sense of rest and
comfort a short halfhour spent
with the children would give
them all, they would pause from
the monotonous routine to hear
the joys and sorrows of the little
ones, and give a word of loving
advice to help over the hard
places.
Polly Halsey never thought of
carrying any of her little school
room woes to her mothers ear,
for during all that she could re-
member of her short life, mother
had been busy all day, and too
tired when night came to "both-
er with young ones. SO Polly
helped Jessie and Tom, the seven
year-old twins, with their little
sums and spelling lessons, and
then all three hurried to bed with
no loving kiss to warm their
little hearts, and no one to tuck
in the covers and breathe pray
er to our Father for their safe
keeping. Even golden haired,
rosy-cheeked Jamie, the baby,
pet and darling of the other
three, had long ago learned to
do without the soothing lullaby
and that delightful ten minutes
SO dear to the baby heart, spent
in hushing him to sleep in moth
cr's arms when bedtime comes.
And Jamie was scarcely three.
And so it happened that when
annie was sent to the kinder
garten that had opened across
the way by the slight little wom-
an with great blue eyes and the
sweetest, kindest voice and smile
that the child had ever known,
he gave all the PASSIONATE devo-
ton of his hungry little heart to
the one person in the world who
showed him that she loved him.
And who can wonder?
SO Jamie trotted happily down
every morning at eight O'Clock
to sit on the steps and wait pa
tiently for Miss Mollie until a
half hour later. And every day
at twelve a pair of brown eyes,
swimming with unshed tears,
bade her a mute but sorrowful
farewell, as the little face turned
homeward and the little feet
wended their way most unwil-
lingly back to the bare, lonely
room, where granny sat nodding
in a corner and where Jamie
must stay by himself until Polly
Jessie, and Tom were released
from this irksome duties at the
school round the corner.
But one day Jamie, who was
always most active in all the
work and play, was contenteC
to sit still in his little chair be
hind the table and watch tn,
other children as they played
"Chickadee" and "Barnyard" or
the circle for Tatfie's 1it flo facf