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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
DEEP WATERWAYS.

The third annual convention OF the
Atlantic Deeper Inland Waterways AS
ISOLATION began at Providence, K. l.,
yesterday, with great enthusiasm and a
distinguished attendance, which in
cludes more than 1000 senators, con-
gressmen, governors ofstates and others
prominent in all walks OF life. The
assemblage is to promote the building
OF a system OF deeper inland waterways
from Maine to Florida-the federal
government will be urged to give sub
stautial aid. A large number OF Yir'
giuians we're present,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
Fear of Cholera.

Quarantine, 5. l., Sept. Elaborate
precautions have been taken by DIR.
Alvah II. Doty, health officer Of the
port Of New York, to prevent the EN-
trance Of cholera from Germany or
Russia into the United States. The
Hoffman Island detention hospital,
where contagious disease cases are
segregated, has been put in shape for
use should it be needed, and all passen-
gers ON steamers arriving from German
and Russian points will be subjected TO
a thorough inspection and examination.
All who show an elevated temperature
or other suspicious symptoms will be at
once transferred to the Hoffman Island
Hospital for observation. whether the
suspects are Storage or cabin passen-
gers. DIR. DOty does not believe that
cholera will reach these shores, but no
chances will be taken. The health
Office department is in better shape
than ever before to handle suspects
and in addition the steamship COM
panies are taking unusual precautions
at the ports of emarkation on the other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT.

Mr.. ROOSEVELT yesterday delivered
his new political declaration standing
in Osawatomie, Kansas, on the
ground where John Brown and his
followers fired the first shots i'll the
crusade against slavery. lie outlined
the political creed on which he stakes
his future, and went further in the
line of government control Of industry,
not only than he himself has ever
done before, but further than any
other leading insurgent Of his party
and fully as far as William j. Bryan
went in any OF his campaigns. Roose-
yelt's speech is believed by many as
outlining the platform on which he Is
expected TO run for president in l9l2.
He put himself squarely in line with
the insurgent movement IN the repuo-
lican party. From this time forth
there can be no doubt on the subject.
Roosevelt has put himself back OF the
progressive movement, and Will DO
all he can to further its aims. The
former president declared that it was
the business Of the government to see
that all men had equal opportunity;
then he went on to say that the
present fight to attain that condition
was against special privilege, which
had won influence in state and ma
tional government. Mr. Roosevelt
also favors a graduated income tax.
As has been recently suspected, the
country is destined, unfortunately,
TO have more OF Roosevelt, as 1t Is
apparent that he will take advantage
OF present conditions i'll the republi-
can party as an excuse to place HIM
self before the people as a candidate
for president two years hence. William
]. Bryan several years ago charged
Roosevelt with stealing his thunder.
The charge seems to have been true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

THE refusal Of Mayor Seidel, of Mil
waukee, to serve on the reception COM
mittee for Theodore Roosevelt when
the former president is to be the guest
of the milwaukee Press Club, IN Mil
waukee, September Z, is being criticised
in some quarters 1t is urged that the
mayor should not have allowed his
personal likes and dislikes to dictate
his actions. Many people in different
parts of the country will affirm the
mayors action. The latter. like thou
sands of others, has had a quantum
suiiicit OF the ex-president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
NEWS OF THE DAY.

/
was unveiled at Portland, Me-, yester-
day.
Turkey has granted TO American re-
ligious, educational and benevolent in
stitutions there the right OF exemption
from the Ottoman law, and allows
them to hold land.
The Treasury Department at Wash
ington announces that the general
stock of money in the United States
is nearly So, 500, 600, 600.
1t was suggested at the rate hearing
in Chicago yesterday that the railroads
might turn the table on the shippers,
subjecting them to an inquisition as to
their profits and the return to which
they enjoy from their invested capital.
The suggestion was made at the rate
hearing in Chicago that the railroads
chsnge their defensive tactics and seek
to compel the shippers TO tell OF their
profits on the commodities, under con-
sideration.
Labor unions in PERTH West Austria
Tia, are considerably stirred over the SEN
tence imposed upon Assemblyman
w. ID. Johnson, who was fined $3.50
as the Alternative of serving two months
Imprisonment at hard labor for abet-
ting the strike of the street railway
men. of whose union he is secretary.
Johnson was convicted under the re-
Gently adopted Cancellation and arbl-
tration act of the legislature, which
renders employees and employers who
lnstigate or support a strike or lock-
out, liable to years imprisonment.
One boy was killed and three others
were seriously injured in Philadelphia
yesterday when they attempted to imi-
tate the Swiss family Robinson and
build a cabin in tree 40 feet above
the ground. The boys were dancing
for Joy at the completion OF the plat
form on which the house was to be
erected when the nails gave way and
all four crashed through the branches
to the ground. One was found dead
with fractured skull and the others
were suffering from damaged arms
and heads and probably internal in
juries when passersby, who had heard
their screams, came to their assistance.
Prof. Alexander Lockhart Nelson,
aged SO years, died suddenly while
seated on his porch at Lexington yes
terday afternoon. He was educated at
Washington ColIege-now Washington
and Lee University-and the Univer-
sity Of Virginia. He WAS assistant pro-
fessor at the University Of Virginia and
became professor Of mathematics at
Washington College in 1854 and was
associated with Gen. Robert K. Lee
during his presidency. He was made
professor emeritus and retired from
active service in 1906, after continual
service Of more than half century.
Bud" Meadows, 10 years old, son
of Henry Meadows. OF Jollets near Har-
risonburg, was shot in the right thigh
by the accidental discharge of shot
gun in the hands of Cass Caves, Is
years old, who was walking behind
him. The boys were returning from a
days hunt and were near Meadows
gate. The wound is a severe one.
Presumably taking vengeance for
fancied wrongs, unknown parties Tues
day night blew up the toIlgate on the
New Market and Sperryyille turnpike,
in the eastern suburbs of Luray. For
conflict between the owners and farm
err travelling it, due, the farmers say,
to their unwilingness to pay toll on
the road Dynamite was used in the
explosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Alta meeting of the Board of Alder
men ofthe city Of Alexandria, Va, com
posed of those holding over until Sep
tember |, 1872, and those elected to serve
four years beginning September /, 1910.
there were present:
Those holding Over-Messrs. j. NJ.
Hill. w. w. Ballenger, Henry X Field
and James Il. Fitzgerald. Those elected
TO serve four years-Messrs. Jacob Brill.
+. +. Marbury. X. w. Ogden and c. j.
w. Summers.
]. NJ. Hill. vice president of the last
Board of Aldermen, called the meeting
10 order and requested Luther II.
minister the oath of office to the newly
elected Observation-Disclosures, Brill, Mar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

THEoDoRE Roosevelt is still engaged
in conscripting people into his An
apias Club" In the current issue oil
the Outlook Roosevelt replies to the
New York Evening Posts scOrchine
editorial of August 20, accusing the
writer of "basest dishonesty" and say
ing OF him that little good can be de
rived from the assistance of the liar
The statement of the Evening Post,
declares Roosevelt, is false and ma
licious."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
Trouble in the Philippines.

Manila, Sept. 1.-Constabulary forces
from Manila, BayonbOng and several
other towns are hurrying toward So
lano, the Nueva Vizcaya province,
where Simeon Mandac is heading a
rebel force and is defying the authorities.
Mandac holds the town, but it is
not believed he has large force. He
was former governor Of the province OF
Ilocos Norte and for years has been a
evolutionary agitatorr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
Boy Bitten by Rat.

Anderson, Ind, Sept. l. Four-year-
old Arthur Schofield almost bled to
death yesterday when bitten on the toe
by rat. The child stubbed his toe
and the mother applied a home remedy
in the form of a generous slice Of pork
fat The boy then played in the
woodshe1 and the rat, attracted by the
odor of meat, nibbled at the bacon,
unknown to the child, and finally
plunged its sharp teeth into the zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

THE Quincy Qll) Wing inquiries
why a Legislature including in its
membership over sixty lawyers passes
so many Unconstitutional measures.
How does the Wing imagine the law
yers would make a living if it were not
for unconstitutional laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
ROhX EOund.

La Crosse, Wis, Sept. 1.-The body
OF Frank T. Tucker, progressive repuu-
lican candidate for attorney general
who committed suicide at Oshkosh last
night by jumping from a bridge into
the river was recovered today. He had
been accused Of grating by using state
envelopes" for campaign literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
A Denial.

New York, Sept. Private advices
from Cincinnati to big coffee brokers
today quote member of the Goose
Coffee COMPANY Of that city. as saying
that Arbuckle Brothers and the Bra
lillian government have formeda plan
to corner coffee. Details OF the pro-
posed combine are lacking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
New York stock Market.

New York, Sept. AFTER the open
ing today the stock market developed
weak tone and recessions we're noted
all around. Losses OF from l to IL
points we're sustained in several stocks,
during the first hour,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

In buying a cough medicine, don't
be afraid to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from lt,
and relief is sure TO follow. Especially
recommended for coughs, colds ana
whooping cough. Sold by W. r.
Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

The train bearing Premier Luzzatti
from Rome to Venice was fired on to-
day by unknown parties. A fusillade
OF bullets struck The train but no one
was injured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
CITY COUNCIL
The members of the new City Coun-
Gil met in their respective chambers
i'm the City Hall at noon today.

The members of the new City Coun-
ell met in their respective chambers
in the City Hall at noon today.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Messrs. Hill, Ballenger, Field and
Fitzgerald, the Aldermen holding over
and whose terms expire two hence,
and Messrs. Brill, Marbury, Ogden
and Summers, elected to serve fouI
years from today, were present.
Mr.. J. NJ. Hill, vice president Of the
previous Board of Alderman, called
the board to order, and, at his request
Mr.. Luther ii. Thompson, Justice o.
the Peace, administered the oath Of
Office to Messrs. Brill, Marbury Ogden
and Summers.
The present clerk, Mr.. Thompson,
and the Messenger, Mr.. John b. lap
bon, we're subsequently reelected by
unanimous votes.
Mr.. Fitzgerald then nominated Mr.
Marbury for president.
Mr.. Field nominated Mr. Ballenger
The vote resulted in tie as follows
For Marbury-Messrs. Hill, Brill,
Marbury and Fitzgerald. For-Bal.
lenger, Messrs. Ballenger, Field, Ogden
and Summers.
The second ballot showed no yaria.
ton. when Mr.. Hill was nominated.
Messrs. Hill, Brill, Marbury and Fitz-
gerald voted for Mr.. Hill, the others
for Mr.. Ballenger.
Mr.. Marbury was again nominated,
and the two subsequent ballots showed
no variation from those taken when he
was first candidate.
Mr.. Hill was nominated and he re-
ceived the same votes which had been
east for Mr.. Marbury, the other mem
bers supporting Mr.. Ballinger.
Two more ballots were taken with
the same unvarylng result.
Mr.. Brill was next nominated. He
also received the votes OF Messrs. Hill,
Brill, Marbury and Fitzgerald, while
Messrs. Ballenger, Field, Ogden and
Summers voted for Ballenger.
A motion to adjourn was lost, the
members who had voted for Mr.. Brill
voting aye, and those who were sup
porting Mr. Balllnger voting no.
The tenth ballot showed no changes
when Mr.. Marbury was renominated.
The eleventh and twelfth ballots show
ed the same deadlock. Mr.. Fitzgerald
was nominated, but he refused to be a
candidate.
After some discussion it was agreed
to adjourn until tonight, Mr.. Hill stat
ing in the meantime that he would
preside by virtue OF having been vice
president Of the old board until presi-
dent shall have been elected. He said,
according to the best legal authority
he could obtain, he was clothed with
authority to do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

Stretched on the floor Of a station
cell, in Philadelphia, Nellie Wright
one of the great army of girls who
have strayed, died Of alcoholism early
today. The young woman, said to be
of well known and re TOD family
OF Washington, ID. Z. ested,
having been found sta in the
streets,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01

according to the best legal authority
he could obtain, he was clothed with
authority to do so.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The new Common Council met in
the Council chamber at noon today
and was called to order by MIR.
Snowden.
The eight members who held over
from the last Council were present and
the eight new members were also pres
ent. Large punches Of flowers were on
the desks Of some OF the new members.
The clerk read the certificates OF
election Of Messrs. Snowden and Yates,
of the First ward; Messrs. Brill and
Williams OF the second; Messrs. Biz
reIl and Brockett, of the Third and
Messrs. Swan and Chauncey Of the
Fourth, and then called the roll
The oath was then administered by
Mr.. Newell S. Greenaway, clerk of the
Corporation Court. After the members
had returned to their seats Mr. Will
liams took the floor and said that a
matter Of some importance should be
called to the attention Of Council be-
fore "A permanent organization was ef-
fected
Both Messrs. Brill and Marshall
thought this out Of order and the chair
man so ruled, holding that no business
could be transacted until an organiza-
ton had been effected.
Mr.. Williams then moved that a
temporary chairman be elected. This
was also declared out Of order and Mr..
Marshall placed Mr.. Snowden in nomi-
nation. This was seconded by Mr..
Burke.
Mr.. Brockett said he had heard that
the nominee was not entitled to his
seat in the City Council. Several
points OF order were made and the
chairman declared that nothing else
was in order till Council was organized.
Mr.. Snowden then called Mr.. Marshall
to the chair.
Mr.. Snowden was elected president
by vote OF fourteen, Messrs. VIII
liams and Brockett declining to vote.
Mr.. Snowden returned thanks for the
renewed confidence reposed in him,
saying that this compliment had been
conferred upon him so often that he
could hardly find words to express anew
his appreciation, He hoped the mem
bers would work together in harmony.
vieing with each other as to who could
best promote the interest, OF the city.
He then took the oath Of Office.
Mr.. Smith was nominated for vice
president by Mr.. Brill and Mr.. Brockett
again arose to make a statement, but
was ruled out OF order on point OF
order.
Mr.. Smith was elected by fourteen
votes, Messrs. Leadbeater and Brockett
not voting.
Mr.. d. X. Stansbury was reelected
clerk and Mr.. Craven messenger with
out opposition,
The usual resolution providing that
all matters before committees Of the
last Council be continued before the
same committees OF this Council was
carried.
Mr.. Burke then moved that Council
adjourn till the first regular meeting in
October.
Mr.. Williams asked Mr. Burke 10
withdraw his resolution 50 that matters
that might be OF interest to Council
could be presented.
Mr.. Burke declined the request,
SAYING that an adjournment at this
time was usual.
Concil then adjourned until the first
regular meeting in October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
Because
The Designers
Value

to women merits permanent use
in your home. Only 10c copy,
and by subscribing for a year
you can save 45c. Inquire at
our Pattern Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
Va1uab1e to
Women
The October
Designer
Because

This wonderful Fall Fashion
section gives you correct stand
point, from new colors and fab
RIGS to hundred new frills and
furbelows, on all the details OF
dress up to date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
DRY GOODS.

Shop Early. Store Closes o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-01
Because

A woman's interest in her home
will welcome these substantial
home articles: How TO Prepare
Now for Winter Feats; How to
Make Money in Your Cellar
bakers dozen, and each paper
especially Timely and Helpful.
Because
These fine stories were good
enough to earn place in this
notable issue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-05-16
OLD BOOKS ARE FAVORED
T. R. GIDDENS SUGGESTS PLAN OF COUNTY UNI
 FORMITY

EDITOR LOG CABIN DEMoCRAT
 The voters of Faulkner county on the 21st of May will be required to vote for or against county uniformity of school books. If 1 lived in the country I would vote against county uniformity" but l would insist that every school district adopt the same books that used several years ago, and they are far superior to the school books now in use. think the people are capable of settling the school book question, without placing it into the hands of county uni formity board.'
 You can get your old books back by making the adoption yourselves upon the following terms:
 McGuffey's Speller, exchange price, lie; introduction price, 17c; McGuf- feys First Reader, exchange price, lie; introduction price, 17c; McGuf- feys Second Reader, exchange price, l5c; introduction price, 25c; McGuf fey's Third Reader, exchange price, 2lc; introduction price, 35c; McGuf- feys Fourth Reader, exchange price, 27c; introduction price, 45c; McGuf- fey's Fifth Reader, exchange price, 33c; introduction price, 55c; Rays Arithmetic, Elementary, exchange price, 18c; introduction price, 3Oc; Rays Practical Elementary, exchange price, BOG; introduction price, soc; Harvey's New Language Lessons, eX- change price, 21c; introduction price, 35c; Harvey's New English Gram mar, exchange price, 36c; introduc- tion price, COG; Eclectic Elementary Geography, exchange price, 33c; in troduction price, 55c; Eclectic Com plete Geography, exchange price, 72c; introduction price, $1.20.
 Every school district can secure the above mentioned books upon the terms given. You can use the books you now have for the summerschools, and make the exchange in time for the winter schools Now is a good oppor- tunity to get your old books back. Let every board of directors send me their address, as 1 have lost the ad- dress of many directors on account of the creation of rural routes, and also report to me how you have dis posed of the school book question.
 Respectfully,
 J. k. GIDENS.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-05-16
First Pcstace Stamps.

The postage stamp made it's first ap pearance in 1899 Credit for it's inYen tion was due to James Chalmers, a printer of Dundee who died in 1853 England adopted the adhesive stamp under royal decree on December 21 1899, and issued the first one for pub lie use on May 6, 1840. About Q year later the stamp was introduced into the United States and soon after ward came into use In Bavaria, Bel gium and France.
 The machine for perfOrating sheet- of stamps was invented and patented by Henry Archer in l847. The Eng fish postal authorities would take nc stock in it for some time, but G. F Muntz, member of parliament for Birmingham, made such a firm stand for it's adoption that on August ,, 1853 the house of commons appropriated S20,000 for the purchase of the patent and soon afterward perforated stamps came into general use.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-05-16
A USEFUL LITERARY WORK
Good Literature and Adjustment for Ironing Board Made Most En-
 ticing Combination.

It was hard work selling books. The volumes, one of which the agent had to carry with him as a sample, were very bulky and heavy, and nobody seemed to want them. But the agent was a persistent fellow, and even the stubborn Mrs. Butts could not send him away unheard.
 We have all the books we can use, she was saying, and we really cant afford any more reading matter. Why I haven't even opened the second vol ume of that Roman History you sold us last spring Now, if you were sell ing one of those adjustable ironing boards"
 I've got just the thing said the agent, cheerfully There are 12 books in this set and you can use either one or two or three, and so on up to six to tilt your board any way you want to. And between whiles when your iron is heating you have good literature right at hand. - Youths Companion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-05-16
FAMOUS OLD LONDON BRIDGE
Men Whose Names Will Live in His tory DweIt and Worked on
 the Structure.

For centuries Old London bridge, with its double row of houses, was the home of generations who lived and traded over the Thames waters. Holbein lived and painted there; Os- borne, the prentice lad leaped through a window in the house of his master Sir William Hewett, to the rescue of Sir Williams daughter, who had fallen in to the swollen flood of the river be- low, and by winning her for his wife laid the foundation of the ducal house of Leeds Crispin Tucker had his shop on the bridge, to which Pope and Swift and many another outhor of fame made pilgrimages to purchase books and gossip with the waggish shop keeper. Crocker's dictionary was printed "at the Looking Glass on Lon don Bridge" and gigantic corn mills dominated the south end of the struc- ture, not many yards from the won derful Nonsuch House, hugh wooden pile with turrets and cupolas brought from Holland Such in brief outline was the London bridge which linked the twelfth with the eighteenth cen tury, and which, when it was on it's last tottering legs, was removed to give place to it's fine successor of our day, the stone in which is said to be nearly double that employed in building St. Paul's Cathedral.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-05-16
The Sin of Shavinq.

One of the severest sects of Old Be lievers ill Russia has issued a mani festo directed against the 'noxious evil" of shaving and cutting the beard This heretical custom has. it is stated been spreading among Old Believers during the last 30 years.
 Shorn men and women with clipped boards come to church, kiss the holy cross and the holy icons, and are ap parently unconscious that they are liy ing in a state of habitual deadly sin To make them realize the abominablt nature of their criminal vanity it i. now ordered that if shorn maj wishes to be married he is to be tolC that the church will not provide { grand wedding with singing and cere monies unless he repents.