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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
legality Of Hills Question.

Washington, March 24.--Fcr the
first time in the iistoryof the country,
at The close Of the Congress. the Senate
AT the session just passed disposed OF
bills on the calendar day OF March I
with tile result that controversies Viii
arise involving the legality of some OF
the most important bills OF the session.
The custom has always been for the
Senate 10 take \ recess for some time
on March 3 10 fixed inc OIL March
4 at the end Of HE Congress. This
serves 10 coniinue the legislative day OF
March , into March t and nil business
done appeared on the record under the
date OF March ;.
On tho third day OF this month the
Senate adjourned until March 4 and
the Congressional Record shows bills
passed on March !. This is in con-
fict with understanding that Congress
expires at midnight of March 3 10 the
odl-numberrd years.
Appropriation bills involved by hay
ing been passed on March include
tic snniry cisii. postotlicr. naval. gen.
craI deficiency and forlilication.
They carry total OF about Si0O,-
900 900. The president signed these
bills under data III March I. Flc signed
and attached TO liiS signature the date
of March 4 about IS bills. The latter
include bills to provide for monument
to the late President john Tyler, the
promotion Of Pcary, bill relating to
the rctiremcn, OF naval officers, q num-
Der Of dams, bridge acts aud several
omnibus pension acts Increasing several
hundred pension in individual cases.
Mr.. Roosevelt was the first president to
sign bills under the date OF March 4,
but he indicated with his signature the
time OF signing which made it clear
that the act was performed before noon
on March 4. Several OF the Senate
leaders believe they have precedent
thai viii Prove these March laws to
he legal. Other experts hold that the
laws a!a defective and the question is
.e,y likely to he raised before auditors
and tlc enmmroller Of the Treasury.
II vas made known Today that IN at
tac!; upon The validity Of approprla-
ton laws carrying an aggregate OF siOu,-
900 900 will be made on the ground
thar the Senate vas illegally in session
on March 4, when final action vas
taken upon them. It was asserted To-
day that The bills, including the post.
Office. The sundry civil. naval, general
deficiency and Notifications bills. will
be put up 10 tha comptroller Of the
treasury for decision. Senator Hale
and his friends say they can prove that
the bills are all right, but certain dem
ocrats, it is said, will oppose their le-
gl!ity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
The NEW NORFOLK LINE.

The officials OF the company who an-
NJ nee their intention cooperating q
liz; Of steamers between Washington,
Al randria and Norfolk were in this
ciss Yesterday afternoon for the pur-
p". OF completing arrangements for
81. ,:7inS wharf privileges at this port.
Tt J. have leased Mr.. De W. Altche-
sol. ) wharf, near the foot OF Prince
str It, and it will be fitted up for the
new line which is to be operated by the
Vir" Columbia Steamship Com
pan, working under a Maryland
char!er. with the principal Office in
Baltimore. AS has been stated, the
stes ner Frank Jones, large paddle
wheel boat, is TO be placed on the route
dur ,g the next few weeks. Captain
Fra TX M. Phillips is to nave charge OF
the new steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
JIFGRO ON THE WAR PATH.

A negro named William II. Parker
son. from Winchester, appeared on
ROYAL street, near Princess, this morn
ing with his war paint on. BE wanted
to fight everybody who came along
children Included. He used stones as
missiles, and was causing considerable
excitement when the polica appeared
on the scene aud tool: him in charge.
lie undertook 20 play DRUM; when or
dercd out OF the cell to appear before
the Police Court, and two officers had
10 l,old him up. He was b.; no means
as successful as John S. Clarke and
others who have impersonated
"Toodles, !" and after Justice Cation had
iinc him SO lie 'soberesl up" i'm
eGiately- He failed to pay the fine
and and will be placed an the chain
GAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
TIRE sY1Los NoTEH2N :

To the Chapters Virginia DIVISION
limited Daughters OF Confederacy.,-
You have recently recciveda COPY Of 'He
Nevton n. c., Enterprise containing a
mos. able article in the Battle OF Shiloh
bv Col. George Porter, beautiful
poem by VIM. McDougal, also a strong
editorial and two eloquent appeals ID
behalf OF Shiloh by The n. c. Shiloh
Director aud the Gen Director Mrs.
White, Of Tennessee. To what they
ha.o so we'll said ] wish to add few
words to Virginia Daughters. Virginia
had no troops at Shiloh, there are per-
haps few of her daughters who trace
their Confederate record through any
who fought in the field, yet each OF
these 1000 whose bones he 10 toe
trenches on the field Of Shiloh we're as
dear to some ones heart rs we're your
dead, who fell at Fredericksburg, the
Wilderness, around Richmond, or at
Gettysburg. You have no private con-
Germ in this monument, it Is to be
erected 10 no parti :rllar command, 10
tbe men OF no especial county; in al!
your history OF monument building,
doubt if you have ever been, or ever
will be again, appealed to for any
monument which so little touches your
private life. Therefore let us make
our donations towards this monument
represent, not The love for the individual!
bnt for the cause. The beloved Con-
federate States OF America. That
nation" which "rose so pure and fair
at first Manassas and sank SO free
from crime" at Appomattox. The
colors of which foated alike over the
wounded stonewali Jackson at Chan
callorsyille and the dying Albert Sydney
johnson at Shiloh. TO the strong words
OF kipling's professional,
Lord G. Cd Of Hosts, be with Us YET
Lest we forget, lest we forget.
We make answer in the motto OF our
Love makes memory eternal
Do we love enough? Virginia always
does her duty, whether il be her
men in the field Of battle, or her wo-
men in IGNORING and COMMUNICATING
deeds OF valor. We therefore leave the
record which Shiloh shall make IN
Virginia in your hands; her daughters
knowing you will do the best. the very
best you can.
Mrs. M. c.. NJ. MERCHANT,
Virginia Director Shiloh monument
committee, Chatham, Va.
All contributions from Virginia Chap
ter for above object should be sent to
Mrs. Edgar Taylor, treasurer Virginia
Division U. D. C. 1862 Grove avenue
Richmond Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
HEAVY Fine.

Savannah, Ga, March 24.--Twenty
thousand dollars fine MAS the penhlty
imposed by Judge Spccr OF the fedora!
court here today on tho Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company.
found guilty ri granting special rate
concessions in violation OF the Inter
STATE Commerce law. The steamship
company vas found guilty on q counts
and was liable to penalty Of $3.50, 600.
Judge Speer, however, declared he
would suspend 100000 OF the fine
during good behavior. The defendant
company will appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
Morgan Acquires Another Hank.

New York. March 24.--"The King
of America" ]. P. Morgan, acquired
another New York bank today. 1t was
admitted this afternoon that tue Equit-
able Life Assurance Society and the
Mutual Life, which together owned one.
third Of the stock OF the National Bank
OF Commerce have each sold one-half
Of their holdings to interests identified
With J. ?. Morgan & Company, the
First National Bank, the National City
Bank, which is Standard Oil concern,
and Kuhn Loeb & Company. This
makes half dozch Of the strongest
banks in this city inow absolutely con-
{ oiled by Morgan snd Standard Oil,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
REAR ADMIRAL INCH.

The many friends Of Rear Admiral
Richard Inch, L. S. r., will regret TO
learn Of his serious illness IL his apart
ments in the Ontario on Columbia
road, Washington. Years ago Admiral
Inch was frequent visitor to this city
and choose for his wife one Of Alexan'
dria; daughters, Miss Ella Purcell. His
career in the navy has boon IN honor
ably one. ne was one ot tho officers OF
Admiral Dewcy'S fleet ut the capture
OF Manila. Admiral Inch is the uncle
OF Councilman J. Fred Birncll and Ed
win M. Birrel Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
The Initiative and Referendum.

Springfield, H., March II Friends
oil the initiative and referendum reso-
luton pending before the Illinois Gen
eral Assembly admitted today that in
spite of the plea made by Senator
Owen, OF Oklahoma, the measure has
practically no chance of passage.
Supporters OF William Lorimer, an
eered by the appearance here of Owen,
one of Lorimer's leading opponents,
are rebuilding their efforts to kill The
resolution and are gaining supper,
daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
APPOINTED CUSTODIAN.

Tho master of Alexandra-Wa shing-
ton Lodge of Mason', Mr.. c. Fl. Gala
han has appointed Mr.. &. w. Zachary,
Of lr,l Ray, custodian Of the Masonic
bull ling to fill the vacancy caused BY
the recent death OF P c. Timberman.
The appointment gives general salts
faction among the Masons OF this city
Mr. G. Page Waller has been appointed
one Of the stewards of the lodge in
plst, Of Mr.. Zachary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
ST. MARY'S CHURCH.

Tie work OF repaiutiug and irescoing
St. Mary's Church has been completed,
and the interior of that edifce now
presents a handsome appearance. The
Stations will be replaced, the statuary
returned to their places and the lights
placsi in position by Sunday next
Workracn have been engaged for some
time in painting and frescoing the
church, and all who have inspected the
results of their lsbors pronounce them
arts &c in every detail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
POLICE COURT.

Justice II. B. Cation preeiding.l
TIE following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
u. II. Barkerson, colorad, charged
with drunken and disordesly conduct,
was fined $40.
William Johnson and Edg;ard Black
ley, both colored, charged with tres
passing upon the property OF the H.,
i. & P. r. r.. were held for the action
Of the Fairfax authorities.
Several persons, charged with 90.
siructing m alley, had their case con
tinu,l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
WILL ADMITTED TO PROBATE

In the Circuit Court in vacation to-
day the will Of Sarah Lee, colored, was
admitted to probate. The testatr'x
beoueaths al her property 10 her
daughter, Anna Fortune, and at her
death 10 her sou, Charles Fortune.
Anna Sutphcn qualified rs admlnlstra-
triy atn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
INVITATION ACCEPTED.

The officers Of Lodge, No. 10, B. P.
o.. EIIss, Of Washington have accepted
the invitation to visit Alexandria Lodge,
10. T5S, next Monday evening aud pre-
eide during the initiation Of class Of
candidates. The visitors will be enter
tanned at a social session after the reg
ular business session OF the lodge. A
large delegation of members OF the
ordc' from Washington is expected TO
accompany the visitors to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
DEATHS.

Mr.. James II. WilEst died Al lis
home. Az Wilkes street, yesterday
afternoon. The deceased WAS q. years
old. He was a native OF CuEpeper
county, and his remains will be for
war,led to Remington. Mr. Wiltshire
vas a moulder by trade. He was an
ey Confederate soldier and member
Off. f. Lee Camp, of this city.
Mrs. Emma KuchliuR, wife OF Mr.
Charles Kuching. died in Baltimore
on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
New Trial Refused.

Wilmington, Del, March, 224.-The
Supreme Court today refused a new
trial to Reese Roberts, the negro con-
v!cted OF enurderino Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Casey at Clayrnont last August,
Roberts, who was convicted on cir
cumstantial evidence will be hanged on
April IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
Gcynor's CASTE

Atlanta, Ga. March 24.-The hear
ing which will determine whether }.
F. Gaynor, convicted for frauds in con-
uection With the Savannah Earbor
works, is TO escape further punishment,
was continued this afternoon.
Gaynor has just completed four
year sentence in the peniteutiary. lie
took the stand this afternoon in sup
port Of lis oath as 4 pauper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
The COLD WAVE.

The weather was cold again last
night, aud at times there we're heavy
flaws Of wind from The northwest. The
mercury in the thermometer vas down
to 80 DEGREES att O'Clock, this morn
ing. The weather today has been fair
anii cold. The northwest wind OF the
past few daya has caused abnorually
low tides in the river. The mud was
visible in some of the docks this morn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
CORPORATION COURT.
- n norIav nrpsiling

iaige L. c. Barley, presiding
{ ,astance Boush VS.. Kate &. Moore
al al second report OF the couimis-
sioner filed showing that the purchasers
had complied with tho terms OF SAFE
and decree entered directing ). u.
Bren'. commissioner, to convey certain
proT fty to the purchasers, Constance
Bot ! and Kate G. Moore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
JcTIoN SALE TOMORROW

NJ Samuel II. Lunt, suctioneer.
sill ELL at noon tomorrow in front Of
she Eo:al street entrance to the City
Hail a tract OF laud situated in Mount
TER. q district. Fairfax county. The
MON. #; is one Of the lots into which
sIos,. { Zephyr was divided and desig,
mated as lot no. !.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
CONDITION CRITICAL.

The condition of Mrs. John Petrey.
who was 50 seriously burned by her
clothing catching fire At the Hotel
Rammel early Yesterday morning. l.
critical, She vas unconscious today.
and it is feared that her injuries vii!
prove fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

The Grand National Steeplechase,
tie richest cross country race III the
world, was won at Aiatres, England,
tooay by Glensidel Rathnally second
] land Shady third,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

THE annual meeting of the stockhold-
1 ers Of the WASHINGTON RIDING
Incorporated, will be heio
at its principal office. No. III south Fair
fax street, Alexandria, Va, on NON
DAY, the 3rd day Of April, 1911. AZ SEQ
o'clock p. M. for the election OF direc-
tors and the transaction Of such other
business as may properly come before
marie I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

81, sl.Go, Sc and $3.50 Misses and
Child zen Shoes at So cents. ]. a.
Marshall & Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

50 and So Ladies Fine Shoes at 9S
cents. i. A. Marshall 4 Bro, 422
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

SIN rises tomorrow ut $50 and sets A.
81. High tide 1T 3:44 4. IN. ana 10Y
. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
EOR SALE OR RENT.

4 large BRICK RESIDENCE OH the
est side OF lee street, between Gibbop
aulFranklin; large side and rear yards.
Apply ri this Office. feb7 IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

t.1-pECII-A n. NOTICE. annual meet.
- Ing fthe stockholders OF The GREAT
FALLS POWER COMPANY, Tor the
election Of directors aud the traD saction
of such business rs may properly come
before the said meeting, will be held at
the office osC. C. Carlin. No i07 north
Fairfax street. Alexandria, Virginia,
THURSDAY. Aprit G. 1911. NJ - o'clock
uoou. +. J. WHITEHEAD.
Secretary.
~ al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

All Canned Goods at Wholesale prices.
Why pay the smaller stores higher
prices?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24

Fire destroyed the James H. Mann
estate axe factory at 1ewistown, Pa,
today. Loss $4,000, partly insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
1ocM- ERGyITGGS.

Mr.. a. J. Butcher will have for sale
in market tomorrow fine supply OF
grape frnit. tomatoes and many Spring
vegetables.
During the ofiertorvat Christ Church
last night, Miss Margaret Finks very
beautifully rendered My God. My
Father.
The grand jury at Rockville, Nd
Yesterday morning concluded consller-
alton ii the assault upon Richard Y.
T. Aloncure, which occurred IN front
of the courthouse at Rockville January
25. The findings Of the jury are moi
known.
A large squad Of baseball players OF
the Cardinal Athletic Club, Numbering
about 20, will report for their first
practice OF the season tomorrow after
noon on the north Alfred street
grounds.
Seven pound baskets best Florida to-
n,otocs forty. FIVE ce nts, or ten cents per
nonnd. Fifteen cent size Atwood Crane
truth for ten cents. ]. NJ. Petit, Jr., 20
King street. Dell phone 200.
EIein Creamery Butter, i ID. Prints, csc
Loudoun Country Roll Butter, DE h.;
Renovated Butter, 25e h.; Good Cooking
Butter, zoe b.; Strictly Fresh Eggs, 2oc
do2.: 3 cans best hand packed Tomatoes.
&c: 3 cans Sugar Corn. &c. cans Early
June Peas. CSC; 1 cans String Beans, sc;
? cans Van Camps Pumpkin, s'c: ) cans
sweet Potatoes, 2;c: large can Asraia-
cus 15c: large No. > Norway Mackerel,
Zoe each. ". =. WOOLLS Il son
ROYAL and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-03-24
Weather Probabilities.

! n this,section fair tonight and satur-
da,: freezing temperature tonight;
w.r,ner Saturday: moderate northeriy
vi Is, becoming variable.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

descended upon the inmates at the county jail at Brooklyn Christmas when they were not only afforded an opportunity to assist at divine service Eut were given a special holiday din- ner, these things combining in one way or another to bring them to realiza- tiCn of what they may hope for in the future, and perhaps inspire them to strive to rise to better things
 This year the Christmas services at the jail were conducted by Rev. Victor Faure assistant at St James church. Danielson, groups of the prisoners avail ing themselves of the opportunity to attend the mass. For their holiday dinner the inmates found themselves contemplating a menu of roast pork and the various good things associated with it as tEe basis for a feast, these things including fruit and other deli oacies- There was plenty for all and mighty appetites to do justice to the spread so kindly arranged by the of fscials Even though they had no Christmas tree. the prisoners were made happy.
 Holiday Cheer at Town Farm.
 At the Killingly town farm and in ether similar institutions in surround ing towns there were arrangements on Christmas to make the inmates happy and these efforts were all successful in a satisfying degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
THIRTY-FIVE RASE-T
Sent to Needy Families, ProVidine Christmas Dinners - Donations of S75 We'll Distributed

There was real gladness Christmas in the hearts of those who had in charge the matter of providing holiday cheer for the needy of Danfelson, as the%e was also for those who had con tributed to the fund that was used in the charitable work and for those who received the substantial blessings made possible for them by the work ings of practical Christian spirit In 35 homes in Danieison Monday din- hers were served that probably brought more genuine happiness than came to thousands who feasted In luxurious gilded cafes. These dinners were gifts of the charitable of Daniel son to its needy people through the Danielson Benevolent association
 Christmas morning one of the active members of this association said that s baskets containing a carefully at sorted selection Of staple and holiday provisions had been distributed, this particular part of the work having Rev. James H. George, Jr, pastor of St. Alban's church. Cases Of real ne cessity and dire poverty were encoun- tered and in every instance the bas- kets of provisions were most welcome. Thanks and blessings were showered upon even the smallest contributor to the fund that made all this demon stration of kindly spirit possible. Aside from the foodstuffs that were distrib- uted, there were some gifts of cloth .ng and other comfort bringing things Having done all that it has done with about S75 received. the association still holds balance in it's treasury though not a large one.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
NEW KIND OF CARDS
Carried Ugly Greeting to the Proeras-
 tinating and Careless.

Holiday cards of the souvenir vari- and Christmas cards bearing cordial at this, the joyous Yuletide, but some ties also received a souvenir card of slightly different kind in their mail Christmas day that may but should not have been unexpected The st yle of cards. which is unique for WilH- mantle, they were the first sent out Gere, conveyed the information that a demand was thereby made for the payment of a personal tax that was due March 20, 1911, and warned the residents that same would be payable within five days to the special collec- tor Of the personal tax at his office.
 These cards, which are the latest and most up to date. in full conpli snce with the amended statute relating to the personal tax, are delinquent no tfces that are beirg and will continue to b. sent out to every one between the ages of 21 and 50 on the list of 19f1 who has thus far failed to pay his personal tax
 Those failing to respond to the no tices wi; hin the time prescribed will be prosecuted as fasC as the prosecut- ing attorney can fill out the warrants for such obstinate and neglectful de- !ircuents and have them haled into crcrt
 It was decided that m view of the amended law this course would be followed that one and all might be ac- corded the same treatment
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
DANIELSOM
Big Business We'll Handled at Post offiee-The Holiday at Public Insti- tutions-Not an Arrest for Three Days-Needy We'll Provided For County Commissioners Make No Move in License Matter.

Only a few packages and pieces of special Chris tmaS mail remained un- called for or undelivered when the pOstoftice closed in Danielson Monday night On the whole. the amount of business transacted by the office In what is considered the Christmas rush Period-the four days ending on Sat LII day ntght-4was something of a sur prise, being only $1.03 less than for the same period last year This is re- markable in view of the fact that the mill of the Danielson Cotton company Is employing only very few hands at this time, whereas fast year at this time the company was running full time and paying out big sums in wages every week. Had the mill been run ming full time this year, there Is no doubt but the postoffice receipts would have been far ahead of any year in the history of the office. A feature of the Christmas business at the office this year was the enormous amount of sou yenfr postcards handled. These came ill avalanches by every mail and on Christmas morning more than 2000 were received, this being in the same proportion that this type of mail has appeared in all of the offices in the pressure period Postmaster Potter s force gave & highly efficient service, and there were no avoidable delays nor difficulties in doing quickly what one desired to do.