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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-12-21

Even at the office of the Secretary of
State they are studying the require
ments Of the new primary law. while the
people generally are wondering where
they are at. The question has been
raised as tC whether the nomination and
election of members of the Legislature to
fill vacarcies should come under this law
or under the old system, and would be
candidates are in a state of mind over
this and other questions. Among the
discoveries made at Augusta it was
found that the Secretary of State must
furnish all the nomination blanks for all
the parties -four are active in this State
at the present time); all the ballots for
all the parties; printed notices; sample
ballots; cards of instruction; lists of can
didates for the town clerks; publication
in at least two newspapers in every
county; blanks for the official returns;
blanks for the notices of nominations;
blanks for the acceptances of nomina-
ton; and blanks for the expenditures of
the candidates. This work will be done
at the Waterville printing Office under
contract that the Supreme Court has
declared to be illegal and void, and the
people will pay the bills.
When the details of the proposed Pat
tangall-Plaisted gerrymander of the
oil l,e4, A. Ill
it was thought that Somerset county
would kick by resorting to the referen
dun. 1t was proposed to put Somerset
county into a rockribbed Republican
district, which would of course shelve
Congressman Gould. The independent
Reporter says: ''The explanation of this
arrangement is that a certain Bangor
Democrat, whose pull with the ring is
greater than Mr.. Gould's, wants to be in
a district where he will have more than
a fighting chance The friends of Mr..
Gould are now said to be planning a new
redistricting scheme, which it is claimed
will add increased Democratic votes to
his district, and also increase the
strength of Congressman McGillicuddy
in the second district. An Augusta dis
patch says:
The plan provides for the dividing of
the two counties of Cumberland and Pc
nobscot, which have in recent elections,
shown strong Democratic strength. The
first district under this plan is to include
the counties of Oxford, Franklin, York
and Northern and Western Cumberland,
exclusive of the coast towns. The sec
ond district Wy take in Androscoggin,
Kno~ pd Sagadahoc and coast
Srland, including Port
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
FUNERALS.

The funeral. OF the late Malcolm
Harrington, took place this afternoon
from The home Of his parents, sos
Prince street. Services were conducted
by Rev. H. NJ. Cantcr, pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Six boy students from the Episcopal
High School were the pall5earers.
As evidence Of the fact that they have
nc feeling against young Abramson for
his part in the accident, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrington extended an invitation 10
him through his parents, to be present
at the services and to act as pallbearor
but the boy ia Frustrated with grief and
it was deemed safer to dGtain him at
home. The two boys had been com
rades and chums for the past seven
years.
The funeral of the late Marion B.
Miller, who died at the Alexandria
Hospital Wednesday night, took place
from the chapel OF B. Whcatley's un'
dcrtaking esta blishment this morning
The services we're conducted by Rev.
Edgar Carpenter, rector OF Grace
Church, and the iutcrment was IN
Bethel Cemetery. The deceased was
member OF the Fratcrnal Order Of
Eagles, and Jacob Brill, DIR. E. a,
German and John Fl. Rice represented
Alva Aerie, OF this city, at the funeral.
The burial service Of the order was
used on this OCCASION. The following
six members OF file company acted as
palIbcarers: Walter Davis. Harry
Sherman, Earle Richie, Maurice Gsary
VIM. Dooin and John Fownes.
There was profusion Of fc:al ffe''
ings sent from the hospital, II jm mem
bers of the company and from B. b
Smith, manager Of the Opera House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
GARAGE NEARING COMPLETION.

The work O, remodeling the building
ut Ill north Pitt street, recently pur-
chased by Myers Brothers to be used
in connection with their automobile
business, is rap!dlyncaring completion
and it is expected that it will be entirely
finished in about fiftcend ays. The first
story has been extended backward so
that the building now has ground floor
space 0! - by - feet clear of all OBJ
structions, the stairway having been
removed. The upper floor will be left
idle and the building will be used eX-
clusiveIy for storage purposes and will
contain the show and demonstrating
cars OF the firm and the automobiles OF
their patrons. With the exception OF
the additional space permitted by this
change the present establishment will
remain The same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
NEW LODGE INSTITUTED.
Degree Team of Potomac Lodge In
stitutes New Lodge---Banquet
Given at Close.

Thirty members OF Potomac Lodge,
No. IS, of Alexandria, went to Nlanas-
sas yesterday evening and last night IN.
stituted Highland Lodge, No. 90, OF
Independent Hill. The degree team
also initiated eight memters OF Prince
William Lodge, No. 271.
After the installation OF the otflceTs
OF the new lodge and comforting OF de-
grees upon twenty-one candidates.
the Alexandria and Prince Will
liam brethercn sat down to banquet,
during the discussion OF which I'M
promptu remarks were made by sew
eral OF the company which were greatly
enjoyed.
1t was one O'Clock when the feast be-
gan and the Alexandrians did not reach
home until an early hour this morning.
The degree team was in charge OF
W. l.. Martin, assisted by H. n. Nye,
CT Highland Lodge: Md, and w. L.
Studs, OF Sarepta Lodge, No. 10, Of
Alexandria. =
The installation ceremonies were
conducted by Special Deputy Crane
Master C. w. NJ. O'Meara.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
DEGREES ENTERED.

In the Corporation Court today de-
crecs were entered in the case OF
Julian T. Burke, substituted trustee,
vs.. Edith Quiscnberry confirming the
sale to the Carlin-Hutish Company OF
a warehouse in the alley adjoining
their store OH King street; also con-
firming to the trustees OF Christ Church
the sale Of the lot at the southwest
corner OF Princess and Alfred streets,
where the church will erect chapel
for the use of colorei people. The
building at tie northeast corner OF
Princess and Columbus streets is to
be abandoned by the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
MASONIC REGEPT ton.
Members of Jackson and Alexandria
Washington Lodge Have Happy
Commingling in Lodge and
Banquet Hall.

The reception rendered last night by
Andrew Jackson Lodge. No. 100, A. F.
& A. NJ. to Alexandria Washington
Lodge, No. %, was a Masonic event
long to b. remembered by the MEM
bers OF the craft in this city.
Then embers OF the two lodges met
in the Masonic Temple early in the
evening and after an exemplitication
of The work by the degree team OF
Alexandria. Washington Lodge, The
hosts and their guests repaired to the
Young Peoples Building where
royal banquet had been prepared by
the Martha Washington Chapter,
Order Eastern Star The banquet
room had been beautifully and taste
fully decorated and when the Company
entered everything was ready for their
entertainment.
The brethren after taking their places
at the table were called to order byF.
w. latham, Worshipful Master OF
Andrew jackson Lodge who acted as
postmaster, when Rev. Edgar Carpen'
ter. rector OF Grace Church, invoked a
blessing upon those assembled.
The company then proceeded to dis.
cuss the following menu.
Lynn Haven Bay Oysters
Olives Celery
WATERS
Fried Oysters
Mixed Pickles Saratoga Chips
Cold Roast Turkey -Smithfield Ham
Cranberry Sauce,
| Sailed Almonds
Sberbct Maraschino Cherries Cake
Cheese Coffee
Cigars cigarettes
The feast con tiuued about an hour
and after cigars had been circulated
the company was called to order by tbt
tuastmaster, when speeches were made
as follows:
American Masonry" Wor. Bro. c.
II. Callahan, Worsbipful Master, Alex
audria- Washington Lodge.
THE Grand Lodge OF Virginia,
Right. Wor. Bro. H. X. Field, Crane
Junior Deacon, Grand Lodge OF Vir
GINA. , 49,. ,.o No. ID rh.,
is Relished by the Wisest Men, :" Bro. ]
William May{ Andrew Jackson Lodge
Nc. 100.
Andrew Jackson Lodge" Righ
Wor. Bro. j. E. Alexander, Andrey
Jackson Lodge No. 100.
The Ladies'" Bro. H. NJ. Canter
Acacia Lodge, No. 142. Virginia.
The hour was late when the compan.
adjourned, and all present carried
happy recollcctions OF their evening
experience.
The following are the present officer
to Andrew Jackson Lodge:
+. W. Latham. WorshIpful Master
T. A. Fisher, Senior Warden; G. E
OutcauIt, Junior Warden: w. J.. Allen
| Treasurer; J. E. Alexander, secretary
W. C. Davis. Senior Deacon; c. A
Gwynn. Junior Deacon; Edgar Carpen
ter. Chaplain: William Fl. Bontz, lr.
Steward; Charles Z. Dare, Steward
George w. Zachary, Iiler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
RIVER NOTES.

The schooner Celia f, from ST.
Johrs, n. B., loaded with iaths for
Washington, anchored off this port
this morning. She was later inspected
BY the hospital surgeon who gave her a
clean bill OF health, after which the
schooner proceeded to Washington. .
A boat loaded with oysters belonging
to Can't. McKenney sank in the dock
between King aud Prince streets yes
terday. The boat was pumped out oy
the old Columbia engine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

The Sophomore cotillion given by the
class OF 1914 at Washington and Lee
on Monday night was most brilliant
affair. These dances are given each
wear by the Sophomore Glass and rank
as one Of the largest functions Of The
whole year. Tie opening figure was
led BY Mr.. J. W. Shiles, Of Washington
with Miss Cary BROOKE, OF Roanoke,
The dance was held in the skating rink
which was deliberately decorated for the
occasion. The class officers are J. NJ,
Bauserman, ir; president; J. W. Shiles,
vice president; E. a. Donahoe, secre-
tary, I. S. White, jr., executive COM
mittecmaD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

A welding OF interest throughout
the state will take place in New
York, on the sixteenth OF December,
when Miss Elizabeth Agnew, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Howell
Agnew, will become the bride OF DIR.
Herbert Mann, OF Richmond, nephew
OF Governor mann.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
Suicide CT AN ALEXANDRGAN

a dispatch was received in this city
Yesterday from Chicago stating that
Wesley Bender former resident Of this
CITY had shot himself through the heart.
No details were given concerning the
suicide or causes which prompted the
rash art
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Miss Eva E. Cowling who has been
visiting her brother Rev. f. w. Cow
ling and also attendin" the conference
OF the Virginia State Teachers As
ISOLATION in Norfolk, Va, has returned
to l.er home in West End.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

RECEIVED two barrels poultry, tur-
knvsand chickens. For sale dressed mt
- i-2c and ljc per pound. Live turkeys
ISc and zoe. w. z. Graves, go south
Fairfax street,
does u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Mrs. Flora Ehrman and Mrs. Jonah
Bernhiemer have heeu selected by the
Council OF Jewish Women of this city
to represent the organization at the
triennal convention to be held III PhllI-
airlpbia on next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Distinction OF design, quality and
workmanship which has never been
excelled-such are the characteristics
of on. displays OF Rings, Bracelets, La
Vallieros, Chains, Scarf Pins. Cuff
Links, Fobs, Watches, etc,
To those who cannot decide Just
what to give az gift for Christmas or
for any other occasion, we tender 4
cordial Invitation to examine our
stocks in the above for We are confident
that the article the recipient will most
appreciate will be found there.
Moderate prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

WATCH
BARGAINS.

In order to reduce our large stock OF
Watches we will offer the following gen
uinc bargains in Ladies' Watches.
lSk Gold Hunting Extra Heavy fitted
with jcwelWalthan movement.
$500 reduced 10 So 90
Xix Gold Hunting, Extra Heavy Raisea
Gold Ornament;,tions, fitted with
jewel Waltham, $500 reduced to
$li.00.
AK Cold Hunting. diamonds in back,
fitted with jewel Waithain, $1,000 re-
duced to 5000.
Heavy l4.4-lO Gold Hunting, Finely en-
prayed. fitted with ! jewel Waltham.
$500 reduced to $3.50.
Heavy lI-i-I0 Gold Open Face, plain or
engraved, fitted with jewe! Waltham,
$1,000 reduced to $3.50.
Gold Filled, 20 year guarantee Hunting
Case, fitted with seven jewel Waltham,
SI7.O0 reduced TO $500.
Gold Filled 20 year guarantee Open
Face fitted with 7 jewel Waltham,
$500 reduced to 500.
Solid Silver Hunting Case, fitted with
Jewel WalthaIn, Sl2.0J reduced to
$1,000.
Solid Silver Open Face, fitted with
Jewel Elgin, Sl2.00 reduced To $500.
We can also furnish - or II jewel
at small advance in price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Miss Mary Glenn Uhler is entertain.
ing this afternoon, at tpa, IN honor of
the Misses Allison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08
SOCIAL AN0 personal.
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

Mrs. John Brazier, OF Charlestown,
". Va. is the guest of her brother and
sister-iu.Iaw Mr.. and Mrs. D. j..
Howell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Mrs. w. ]. Morton, who was called
to Stafford county, by the death OF her
mother, Mrs. Powhatan Moncure, re-
turned home yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Mrs. Joseph G. Walker, OF Wood
berry Forrest, who has been the guest
OF Mrs. William B. Dalngeriield has
returned to her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Miss Susan Thompson, OF Vernon
Mills, is visiting friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Mr.. and Mrs. James Birkett were The
guests OF friends in Manassas on Mon
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-08

Miss Reid has been the guest, thI;
week, of Miss Mary Ann Walker IL
Manassas.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
THE SOCIALIST VOTE.

Socialism is a matter of growth,
or evolution. which can be advanced
by wise methods. but never by OBJ
tanning for it fictitious vote. We
should seek only to register the ac-
tual vote of Socialism, no more and
no less. In our propaganda we
should state our principles clearly.
speak the truth fear1essly, seeking
neither to flatters nor to offend. bnt
only to convince those who should
Dc with us and win them to our cause
through an intelligent understanding
CT its mission Eugene V. Debs
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
Platform of the Socialist
Party Of the United States

But IN abolishing the pre- SEM syg-
tenn, the workingmen will free nor
only their own class, but also all
other classes of modern society: The
small farmer who is today exploited
by large capital more indirectly bn:
not less effectively than is the wage
laDof@fs the small manufacturer ana
trauer, who is engaged III desperate
ana losing struggle for economic in
oeFendence in the face OF The all
EohquelnS power of concentrated
caPtal; and even the capitalist HIM
seH' VINO. Is the slave of his wealth
'atHcf than his master. The s.cug-
gle or the working class against the
Capitalist class, while it is q class
struggle for the abolition or all clas-
conservation of health. The burc,u
ses and class privileges.
The Rock OF Glass Hu,c.
ne private ownership of the land
ana means OF production used for az
pioitation is the rock upoa which class
Eolc Is built; political government is
It's indispensable instrument The
wage workers cannot be freed from
expectation without conquering the
pol'tlcal power and substituting col
iectlVe Tor private ownership of the
exploitation.
The basis for such transformation
is rapidly developing within present
CAPITALIST society. The factory system.
with its complex machinery and
minute division of labor, is rapidly de-
Stroylng all vestiges of individual
prouctlon in manufacture Modern,
production is already very largely n
conceive and social process Tho
great trusts and monopolies which
nave sprung up in recent years have
organized he work and management
~ me principal Industries on a ma
tionhl scale. and have fitted them for
corrective use and operation.
Land and Public Welfare.
mere can be no absolute, private
''tle TO land. All private titles
".ethcr called fee simple or other
wise are and must be subordinate TO
ne PUBLIC TITLE. The Socialist Party
s''iEes 10 prevent land from being
used for the purpose of exploitation
ana speculation. 1t demands tho col
icctiVe possession, control or manage
mont of land to whatever extenr nav
De necessary to attain that end. n is
not opposed to the occupation and nos
session OF land by those using it in a
uscfui and bona fdc manner withou,
exploitation.
The Socialist Party is primarily an
economic and political movement. It
IS not concerned with matters of re-
ligious belief.
Lab0rSr Interests Identical.
IN the struggle for freedom the in
tercstS of all modern workers ARE
identical. The struggle is NOT only
national, but international It EN-
braces the world and will be carried
10 ultimate victory by the unite work
CTS. OF j. he. .wo1jd..y > :Hli;/ ts1iS
10 nnii" the workers of the nation
and their allies and sympathizers of
all Other classes to this end is the mis-
SION of tho Socialist Party. In this
battle for freedom the Socialist Party
doeS not strive to substitute. working
class rIl" for capitalist class rule.
put by worliins-cass victory 10 free
all humanity from class rule and TO
realize the International brotherhood
of man
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
GENERAL DEMANDS.

l. The immediate government re
lic' Tor the unemployed workers bv
building schools. by rerorcstin ing of cut
over and waste lands by reclamation
Of arid tracts, and the building of
canals. and by extending all other
useful public works. All persons
employed on such work shall be en-
ploy"d directly by the government nm
der an eight hour work day and at the
prevailing union wages The govern
inent shall also loan money to states
and municipalities, withon, interest
Tor the purpose Of carrying on public
works. 1t shall contribute to the
FUNDS of labor organizations for the
purpose Of assisting their UNEMPLOYED
mem bers, and shall take such other
measures within its power as will
lessen the widespread misery of the
workers caused by the misrule Of the
capitalist class.
= The collective ownership or roi,
roads toio2ranhs. telephones. steam.
poit iIhcS and all ether means of go
r!i'i transportation and communica-
, ton
.. me collective ownership OF all
industries which arc organized on y
national scale and in which CONNIE
luton has virtually ceased to exist
q. Inc extension of the public do
i''hlh 10 include mines. nuarries. OIL
wells. forests and water power.
.. The scientific reforestation or
timber lands, and the reclamation of
swamp lands. The land so reforested
or reclaimed to be permanently re-
tanned at as a part of the public do
main.
6. The absolute freedom of press.
speech and assemblago
INDUSTRIAL DEMANDS.
:. The Improvement of the indus
trial condition of the workers
ca BY shortening the workdav in
Keeping with the increased produc-
tivcnoss of machinery
OBJ BY securing 10 every worker a
rest period of not less than a day and
Il half in each week
tc) BY securing a more effective
inspection OF workshops and factories.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
PROGRAM.

AS measures calculated to strength
en- the working class in its fight for.
tn" realization of this ultimate aim.
ana TO increase its power Of resist
ancc against capitalist oppression we
advocate and pledge ourselves and our
elected officers to the following pro-
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
I'd By forbidding the employment
OF children under sixteen years or

- ~ I4l ~ q ~
I'd BY forbidding the employment
OF children upder sixteen years or
age
(e) By forbiding the interstate
transportation of the products OF child
labor of convict labor and OF ali un-
inspected factories.
81 BY aboIishlng Official charity
and substituting in its place compul-
sorry insurance against employment,
Illness. accidents. i.lvalidism. old age
and dearh-
POLITICAL DEMANDS.
>. The extension OF Inheritance
taxes, graduated in proportion 90 the
amount of the requests and TO the
nearncss OF kin
. graduated income tax
10. Unrestricted and equal suffra &c
for men aad women. and we pledge
ourselves TO engage in an active cam
paisn in that direction
II. The initiative and referendum
proportional representation and the
right of recall.
Il. The abolition Of the senate
13- The abolition of the power
1tsurped by the supreme court of the
United States to pass upCa the consti-
nationality of legislation enacted by
congress. National laws TO be re-
pealed or abrogate only by act of con
gress or by 4 referendum OF the whole
people.
Il. That the Constitution be mada
amendable by majority vote.
IL. The enactment of further meas
ures for general education and for the
of education to be made a department.
The creation of a department OF
health.
lG. The separation of tha present
bureau of labor from the department
of commerce and labor. and tile estaE.
lishment of 4 department of labor.
II. That all judges be elected by
the people for short terms, and that
the power to issue injunctions shall! be
curbed by Immediate legislation.
The free administration of justice.
Such measures OF relief as we may
be able TO force from capitalism are
but q preparation CT the workers to
seize the whole powers Of government
IN order that they may thereby lay
hold Of the whole system Of Industry
and thus come to their rightfnl Inherit
aQca
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
The Vital Issue.

ne struggle between wage work
"rs and capitalists grows ever fer
Ger, and has now become the only
vital issue before the American peo-
PIE. The waSe-worliing class. there
1ore. has the most direct interest in
anollshiug the capitalists systerl
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1911-04-27
Power of Corruption.

TUWCT OF VOrlHlNtiOn.
TO maintain their rule over their
fellow men, the capitalists must keep
IN their pay all organs cs tho publ :
powers, public mind and public con-
science. They control the dominant
parties and. through them, the elect
ed public officials. They select the
executives. bride legislatures ana
corrupt the courts of jnstlcn They
own and censor the press. They
dominate the educational institutions
They own the nation politically and
intellectually Just as they own i ir-
dmstriallv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
s12,855.64

Special Fund Financial report of the special fund of the Chamber of Commerce from August l.. 1910, to December 31. 1910: M v. RECEIPTS Subscriptions collected: August to December s1.
 1910 .,.................. ss,o4s.ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
s1.521.49
 e2s.44
Balance in bank December sl
s2.149.93

The auditors report is as follows: T have examiner reports. receipt books, cash books. distributing ledger cancelled vouchers and bank books of, the secretary of the Chamber of Com merce for the year beginning January 1. 1910, and ending December 31. 1910 and find entries properly made and vouchers properlys drawn and the bal ances correct.
 (Signed) ALVIN M. DOUGLAS.
 "Andftor"