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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
THE DISTRICT REFORMATORY

Complying with the request OF the
resolution introduced Saturday by Sen
ator Du Pont, the commissioners Of
the District OF Columbia will today
send to the Senate q report replying
10 the contentious Of the Mount Yer
non Ladies' Society that the home OF
the first president will be desecrated by
the location on an adjoining tract of
the new District reformatory.
The protest of the Mount Vernon
custodians was based on the Issue OF
maintaining criminal institution with
in a short distance OF Washington's
home and tomb. Led by Mrs. Levi
Letter, the society has waged an active
war. eliminating with the introduction
OF Senator Du Pont resolution.
The commissioners report will take
Up in detail the location Of the prop
erty selected, showing that although it
is but four miles from Mount Vernon,
it is separated from it by Gunston Cove,
about one mile wide, by the high ridge
that divided the two original planta-
tions, and wide strip OF heavily
wooded forest.
1t will he expressed as the commits
sioners' plan to erect the reformatory
buildings some distance from the water
front, so that they will be entirely
screened from the river. A stockade
will inclose the reservations to prevent
possible escape. A brick-making plant
and possibly some other industries are
contemplated.
The tract selected by the commits
sionerS embraces about 1 800 acres, and
slopes from the ridge downward to Po-
hick bay and Accotink bay. The re-
port will lay especial stress upon the
desirabiIity OF such an institution being
located on the river front, thus provid
ing quick means OF transportation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
NO BIDDERS FOR TWO CUTTERS.

1t was discovered yesterday that the
application OF the eight-hour law to
the construction OF vessels for the
government has hit the revenue cutter
service a blow.
When the hour arrived for the
opening OF bids for the two revenue
cutters provided for at the last session
Of Congress there we're no bids to con-
slider. This indifference to govern
ment contracts was at once attributed
TO the operation OF the eight hour law,
many shipbuilders having declared it
would be impossible to engage upon
work under the requirements laid
down by that law, considering the
limit OF appropriations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
lTeamster Killed

Chicago, Dec. 20.--John DonnelIy,
aged 25, steamster in the employ
Of local garment manufacturer, was
shot and killed, supposed by strikers,
while at work here early today. Dom
nelly, after being shot, continued to
drive his wagon, but lost consciousness
after proceeding half a mile. He was
taken to the hospital and died shortly
after his arrival there without giving
any clew to the identity OF his assail
ant,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
Disabled steamer.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Dec.
20.-No word has been received today
from the Woermann Line steamers
Inghert and Irma Woermann. The
latter vessel left last night in the face
Of a bowling gale to succor the Inghert
which was reported twelve miles off the
coast with disabled engines. After she
sailed the gale increased in strength,
and it is feared both vessels may have
been driven miles to the northbound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
ro Ahandnn pInral Nlnrrinces.

New York, Dec. 2O.-That the elders
OF the Mormon Church positively
promised among themselves to aban-
don plural marriages following the in
tervention OF President Cleveland to
protect them from persecution, is the
statement OF former United States
Senator Frank J. Cannon inlthe current
Everybody's. Twenty.six Of the Nor
mon hierarchy participated in the meet
ing in President MILFORD Woodruff's
Office and all agreed that there had
been a revelation from God, " agains.
the practice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

THAT the time has arrived when
a halt should be called on the modern
way OF observing Christmas was the
declaration OF Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith, pastor Of St. Johns Episcopal
Church, Washington, 10 his morning
sermon on Sunday. The true spirit
of Christ's anniversary has been
dashed aside, he said, and the holt
day season made one OF enforced
gayety, where peace and good will
should reign with happiness of home
chAracterizing the occasion. After
alludiDg to the debauchery and danger
Sncident to the modern celebration Of
Christmas, the speaker said;
1t is all trayesty on Christmas, and
a thousand times worse than no Christ.
mas at all. II you find yourself buy
ing presents in a periunctory sort Of
way, bali saying to yourself that you
wish the season was over; ii you are
not doing it gladly and ioyously, @iti
an accompaniment OF song in YOU
heart, then stop right there and ask
God to put, in some way, the meanipf
Of Christmas day into YppT hesTt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, DEC. %

THE Senate yesterday, as 1t shouid
have done, firmly reprimanded Vice
President Sherman. who was told IN un'
mistakable language that he must never
trv TO introduce cIoture rules in the Sen
ate. On Saturday Vice President
Sherman counted a quorum. In some
way the senators did not appear to
uotice it at the time, but, yesterday
morning, when the secretary OF the
Senate read the journal OF Saturdays
proceedings, the Senate suddenly re-
allied what Mr.. Sherman had done.
Senator Culberson called the attention
OF the Senate to Mr.. Sherman's ruling.
He read from the journal how, on a
certain trivial vote last Saturday,
Mr.. Sherman had counted those
senators who had arisen in their
seats and had announced their
pairs with absent senators. In other
words. Mr.. Sherman had counted a
ouorum"--the sinister process invent
ed by Speaker Reed in the heyday OF
his sway in the House. The matter
was debated by the senators about an
hour. One or two republican senators
rather missed the mark by trying to
explain that Vice President Sherman
had been misunderstood and that he
had no intention OF counting n quorum.
They felt disconnected when Mr.. Sher-
man blandly informed them that they
were mistaken, and that he had most
certainly intended TO do just what he
had done, namely, count a quorum. I
Senator Hale told Mr.. Sherman that
the incident Of last Saturday was Tot
important and that he had possibly
been influenced by the many years he
had spent in such brilliant service IN
another body, "this being the exceed
iDgly correct parliamentary way in
which senators refer to the House. Mr..
Hale added that he felt quite certain
there would never be another such rul-
ing by the chair and the matter was
passed by. Late in the afternoon how
ever, there was n repetition OF the rul-
ing by Vice President Sherman, which
brought the subject to an acute issue.
Senators aG-aed that it was time to call
halt on what they believed to be an
effort TO modernize the rules of the
Senate, and by vote OF 81 to II the
Senate sustained a motion by Senator
Hale, or appealing from the decision OF
the chair, whereby Mr.. Sherman had
again counted a quorum. This time
the senators were thoroughly irritated
and it was very evident that they re-
scented Mr.. Sherman's conduct in re-
peating his offense so soon after the
warning be had received only few
hours before. The Senate has prided
itself upon being o deliberate body and
the btterest partizans admit that
cloture rules should not be tolerate d
therein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
CONGRESSIONAL.

BY decisive vote in the Senate yes
terday the yice-president was overruled
in the matter OF counting a quorum.
SenatorBeveridge failed to get promise
for early consideration OF the gift coupon
bill. The Indian appropriation bill
was reported favorably.
Senator Bristow continued his fill
buster against the omnibus claims bill.
BY forcing a number Of roll calls and
by retaining the floor during large
portion OF the day he prevented vote
and again forced the bill over
The Senate passed few minor bills
and adopted the House resolution agree
ing TO adjourn on Wednesday for the
Christmas recess, reconvening jan
uary 5.
The House early in the day FELL into
parliamentary wrangle, which deyel-
oped when the bill to codiiy the postal
laws was taken up. The measure was
taken up. The measure was SIT ] under
consideration when the House adj
journed.
Several bills Of minor importance
we're passed.
A resolution was introduced calling
for~a congressional Investigation OF
Theodore Roosevelt's transportation
expenses while he was president.
A resolution was passed to extend
time for marking Confederate graves.
A bill to reimburse subscribers to
Mrs. Stones ransom fund was favor
ably reported.
Much OF the session was devoted to
the counting OF quorums and the dis
cussion Of questions OF parliamentary
nature. 1t was the first suspension
Monday" under the revised rules.
For the first time the House OF Rep
resentatives put into actual practice the
new rule adopted just before the close
of the last session whereby on "suspen-
sion Monday" motions to discharge a
committee from further consideration
OF public bill and to place the bill on
the calendar shall have precedence
over motions to suspend the rules and
bring in some particular bill. AS a
result thereof the reading was begun
OF bill for the revision and codifica-
ton OF the postal laws. This provides
for practical reclassifation OF the
postal service and for the appointment
Of director general OF posts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
The EnglIsh Election.

London, Dec. 20.-Ths new parlia-
ment, according to the returns which
we're completed today will be made up
as follows:
Conservatives, 272; liberals, 242;
Iaborites, 80; nationalist, "a; O'Brien-
ties. 10.
The only change in the complexion
OF the House OF Commons since last
January is that the liberals lost three
and the conservatives one to the labor
ties and nationalists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
ISLAND STILL THERE.

A dispatch from San Salvador says;
The report emanating from Port Ii
mon, Costa Rico, that as a result Of a
terrific earthquake an island in the Ho-
pange lagoon, In the interior OF Saliva
dor has disappeared, with the drown
ing OF many women and children is en-
tirely without foundation. Only slight
earthquake has occurred recently in
this section, without damage TO prop
erty or loss OF life. Ilopongo lagoon,
which lies to the southeast OF San Sal
vador, is in normal state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
Another Charge Against Armstrong.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 20.-Tbat
Alton A. Armstrong, under arrest IN
Washington, d. c., in connection with
the Knott Rosonthal badger game,
operated in Richmond is the positive
belief of Misses Horteuse Blair and
May Howard. From an accurate de-
script;on furnished by the police, both
women arc certain that Armstrong, for
whom the police have been looking
ever since, is the man who figured in
Richmond. Miss Howard was bound
and gagged in her room some months
ago and robbed OF more than $40. So
positive is Miss Howard that Armstrong
is her assailent, that she will be taken
this morning to face the prisoner with
her accusation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
striking Miners shot.

West Newton, Pa, Dec. 20.-Word
was conveyed to the local police today
of the shooting OF three miners Of o.
borne, near here, early today by Dep
uty Sheriffs guarding the mines of the
Pittsburg Coal Company. 1t is re-
ported that the strikers attacked the
deputies and were repulsed. The con-
dition OF the wounded men is serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
Red Gross Christmas seals.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The Amer
lean Red Cross announced today that
up to last Saturday night nearly 3d.
600, 600 Red Cross Christmas seals had
been sold. The actual number sold to
date is 10, 600, 900 in excess Of sales for
1909 and the society expects this years
record will exceed the 80, 900, 600 mark.
The stamps are on sale in every state
and territory excepting Idaho and Mon
tann
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

in the police court and were held for
the action OF the grand jury.
GA number OF citizens from Virginia
were at the Cayitol todao for the pur-
pose OF demanding legislation which
would restore to Alexandria county the
sum OF 500, 900 which it is claimed, is
owed that state by the government for
money it borrowed for building gov
eminent buildings in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
niaz rears Assassination,

Mexico City, Dec. 2O.-Employing
every possible precaution against as
sassination, President Diaz, Of Mexico,
is living In fear OF his life. 1t became
known today that trusted servants taste
all food before he eats and that the aged
president changes his sleeping apart
ments nightly, fearing a plot to kill
hin,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
ECHO of the Glover Murder.

Boston, Dec. 20.-District Attorney
Higgins, asked today regarding the
report that an unnamed woman had
been indicted in connection with the
Glover murder, declared the indiet-
ment was the one spoken OF six months
ago, aud the reason that the. woman
never was arrested was that there was
not sufficient evidence against her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

The peculiar properties of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy have been
thoroughly tested during epidemics
Of influenza, and when it was taken in
time we have not heard Of a single
case Of pneumonia. Sold by w. F.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
DO the right thing If you have Nasal

DO the right thing II you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once;
Don't touch the catarrh powders and
snuffs, for they contain cocaine. Ely 5
Cream Balm releases the secretions that
infiame the nasal passages and the throat,
whereas medicines made with mercury
merely dry up the secretions and leave
Won no better than you were. In word,
Ely's Cream BALM Is a real remedy, not
a deiusion. All druggists, 90 cents, or
mailed by Ely Bros, &c Warrenlsreet,
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

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
be allowed to run until 1t becomes
troublesome. Sold by w, F, Creiah.
ton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
Accident TO an Aviator.

Chartres, Dec. 20.-Ayiator Foin,
while attempting the series OF flights
required by the Aero Club Of France
70 qualify for an ayiators license, fell
He was badly injured and hisaeroplane
was completely wrecked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

Compromise agreement ending the
machinists' strike on the Missouri Pact
&c Iron Mountain system, stops auto
matically balloting Of a general strike
proposition affecting Gould lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

big Bill" Keliher, implicated with
George w. Coleman in misspplying
the funds OF the National City Bank OF
Cambridge, Mass, was today sentenced
to IS years in the Charlestown state
nrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

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
fiuenza, but counteracts any tendency
OF the disease towards pneumonia.
sold by W, F, Creighton and Richard
Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
4 snrained ankle will usually disable

A sprained ankle will usually disable
the injured person for three or four
weeks. This is due to lack Of proper
treatment. When Chamberiain's Lin
iment is applied cure may be effected
in three or four days. This liniment
is one Of the best and most remarkable
preparations In use. Sold by w. +
Creighton and Richard Gibson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

What is the best Christmas gifts for
your wife, daughter, sister or mother?
A pair or COUSINS $3.50 SHOES for
500, ]. A, Marshall 4 Bro, 422
King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

The sentence OF John Wynne, MUIR
derer, who was sentenced to be hanged
for the murder OF A. +. McKinnon,
was today commented by President
Taft to life imprisonment. But the
mother is ignorant OF the crime OF her
son and the Department OF Justice and
the president joined effort to keep the
facts from her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
New YorE sfock Markei.

New York, Dec. 20.--An easier tone
prevailed at the opening and in the
early dealings on the stock exchange
today, although a few stocks made
gains.
Aggressive buying caused a sharp
upturn in many Of tho usually active
shares.
After the first hour, the market be.
came extremely dull with prices OF
many issues sagging off to lower
levels,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

On Monday, December 10, at II p. M,
at his residence, 81 south Lee street,
CHARLES II. BENDER, in the 10th
year of bis age. Funeral tomorrow
"wednesday OF 3 p, m. FROM the resi-
dencel-I Washington papers please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
FLOWERS

EVERY thing In the flower line for
~ Xmas. Wreaths, Cut Flowers and
Pot Plants, first class, can be had at
moderate prices at G. PONNET & CO.,
either in Washington or Alexandra.
Phone orders delivered promptly.
Phone, Bell 1874.
@. PONNET & co.
dec19 st 2012 Duke street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

THE annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the ALEXANDRIA. Ma.
TIONAL BANK will be hello
fee of the banking house, in
Alexandra, In the state OF 'lt
January 10. 1911, from twei we
o'clock, for the election OF a. ~
the ensuing year and for the p = Won
OF such other business as ma, cfy
eons before the msst!ns,m = gra
dsasa GN -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

Make your wife, daughter, mother
or sister happy. The RED CROSS SHOE
will bring tie smile. They give tho
comfort and the style. J. A. Marshall
Il Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
DIED.

At Aceokeek, Md, December II, 1910.
MARY +. DuNNINGTON, widow OF
the late Capt. Stephen NJ. Huntington,
county, Nd, papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20

BY an agreement OF counsel the trial
OF James j. Gallagher, Mayor Gaynor's
sssailant. was today in Jersey City, N.
]. postponed until January 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
HOUSE..

The San Francisco-New Orleans Ex-
position squabble had brief recrude-
sence in the House this afternoon.
Mr.. Kahn, moved TO discharge the
House committee on industrial arts and
,expositions from consideration OF his
first San Francisco fair bill, introduced
last December, explaining that this
measure asked for an appropriation OF
Sc, 900, 900 and that the campaigns OF
California had raised$l7 900, 900 and he
did not desire to ask for any approprI-
alton from the government. he SAID
that perhaps later the promoters would
ask for some sum to cover the cost OF
a government exhibit.
Mr.. Wickliffe, representing the New
Orleans faction, objected Immediately,
and he and Kahn disputed the ques-
ton vociierously. The California mem
ber's request was finally denied, not
withstanding that he protested that
this wasn't the bill the San Francisco
boomers wanted to pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-12-20
SIXTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
THIRD SESSION.


The lively filibuster being conducted
against the omnibus claims bill in the
Senate was continued today, Senator
Bristow holding the floor. He resumed
the calling OF attention to numerous
items which he characterized as I'M
justifable.
Mr.. Bristow pursued his opposition
to the end and demanded roll-call on
the final passage of the bill. a num-
Der OF amendments proposed, elimlnat-
ing Objectionable items, were rejected.
The bill was passed-45 ayes, IL noes.
In announcing that Senator ElkIns
was detained at home by serious illness
and paired, Senator Scott, added;
am glad to say he is much better. "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-04

Rural schools are demanding better
teachers and we sincerely hope that the
summer school will be progressive
step in the training of our teachers.
The following from Iowa county were
in attendance:
Florence erase, Mae Collins, Helen
We'll, Mabel Ecker, Gertrude Scheone-
man, Roxie Walker, Irma Nolen, Selma
Julson, Lavina Whitney, Mary Schaaf,
Alice Reese, Agnes Wall, Letha Met
calf, Mary Griffin, Grace We'll, Clara
Gilman, Syrilda Nelson, Gertrude
Martin, Kate Dochnahl, Amy Chandler,
Susan Rink, Adeline Edwards, Laura
Muldoon, Elsie Brown, Pearl Kane,
Adelaide Conner, Marjorie Opie, Mary
Adams, Anna A. Bloom, Grace Metcalf,
Nora Humbert. Cora Nagel, Mary c..
Kane, Mae K. German, Alice Jordan,
Hazel Watson, Delphia Baker, Verda
F. Hickox, r. E. Williams, Anna
Parsons, Alice Torphy, Mary Stapleton,
Marion Padon.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-04
Summer School at Platteville
Closes.

The first of the special summer ses-
sions of the Normal school at Platteville
for the benefit of the rural school teach
ers closed last week and Iowa county
has been we'll represented.
The work done will be of great value
to the ambitious teacher who attended
that he or she might better qualify for
the teaching profession and more ably
meet the country and graded school
problems. The problem of conducting
a school where the progress of 5 to so
pupils for a years time is at stake is no
easy one nor should any part of the year
be wasted by teachers inefficiency.
The work at the summer school has
been carefully planned to meet the
needs of the school and the teachers.
Special work was done upon such stu
dies as reading, arithmetic and language
as they are the teachers hardest sub
jects to teach and give the most trouble.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-08-04
James Morgan.

James Morgan was born in Virginia
on the 9Th day of July, 1914, and died
at his home in Darlington on Monday
July 26, 1910, aged sc years and 81
days. When quite young he emigrated
with his parents to this country, set
thing in Shullsburg, where they lived
for short time and moved from there
to what is now the town of Seymour
Mr.. Morgan was united in marriage to
Miss Prudence Harker at Benton, on
the 4th day Of October, 1863 To this
union eleven children were born, DR..
VIM. j., Frank, Clarence, DR.. S. A.,
Amos, James, Frederick, Laura, Pru-
dence, Osee and Paul. DR.. S. A.,
Amos, Frederick and Laura preceded
him to the grave. The surviving mem
bers, with the devoted wife and mother
were present at his bedside when the
summons came. Besides the immediate
members of the family, he leaves to
mourn his loss two brothers and one
sister, Patrick, and Mrs. Peter Logue
of Darlington and Steven of Chicago.
Funeral services were held in the
Holy Rosary church in Darlington on
Thursday, July %, under auspices of
the Knights of Columbus, of which
order he was member, Rev. Weishar
officiating. Interment was in ST..
Mary's cemetery in Seymour.
By his death the order loses an es-
teemed member, his wife loving and
devoted husband, the family a kind
and indulgent father, and the COM
munity true gentleman, an honest
and upright citizen. Deceased be-
queathes to his family and friends an
inheritance of which they may all be
be proud. A devout member of the
Catholic church, he died fortified by
all it's rites.