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The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-01-06
CITY COUNCIL HELD RED HOT
MEETING LAST TUESDAY NIGHT
The City Marshalship Bone of Contention
---New Mayor and Council Step
Into their Duties.

ness. Let US all strive for cleaner and
better Colfax.
realize that the above can only be
accomplished by the united action OF the
city council, the mayor and our citizen
ship.
Alter the address he announced the
standing committees of the couRciI for
the ensuing year, as follows:
Committees.
Streets and Lights-G. W. Perrine,
chairman, P. B. Stravens, E. 81. Kirk
land
Fire and Water-E R. Barroll, chair
man, P. B. Stravens, G. W. Perrine.
Finance. ce.-Simon Dreifus, chairman, E.
K. Barroll, 2. B. Stravens.
Judiciary.-P B. Stravens, charm an ,
Simon Dreifus, E. H. Kirkland.
Health and Police-E II. Kirkland,
chairman. z. B. Stravens, Matt Johnson.
Ways and Means-J. Floyd Tiff,
chairman, E. R. Barroll, Matt Johnson.
Printing.-Matt johnson, chairman,
J. Floyd Tiff, Simon Dreifus.
Appointments.
The crucial moment had arrived. The
crowd had waited patiently, several
aspirants we're On the anxious seat, the
high tension mark had been reached. A
slight buzz filled the room, relieving the
pent-up feelings OF the thrOng, when
George W. Larue stepped to the fore and
presented a petition Of 363 names ask
ing for the appointment OF j. B. Mackay
for city marshal. He made a speech
tiOn was presented asking for the ap-
pOintment of I. A. Ireland. Mayor
Weinberg stated that petitions would
cut no figure with him in making ap-
pOintments. He understood too we'll the
way petitions were gotten up to place
much reliance on them, ending by nam
ing MIR. Ireland for city marshal.
The roll was called, resulting in Coun-
Gilman Perrine, Barroll and Kirkland
voting for confirmation, and Tiff, John
son and Dreifus voting against confirm
alton. 1t lacked the vote of Councilman
Stravens to break the dead lock. AS
the matter stands at this writing the city
is without a marshal, but the matter
will come up again at the council meet
ing Monday night.
The mayor named William McAmis for
policeman, stating that he would only
name one at this time. The appoint
ment was unanimously confirmed
Fred DIR was named for superintend :
ent of water works, confirmation being
unanimous.
Fred Juhnke for superintendent OF
streets was confirmed without dissent
ing vote.
W. R. Neil, for city justice, was nomi-
mated and confirmed.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-01-06

City council met Tuesday night, Mayor
Lippitt in the chair and all councimen
present but Stravens. The room waa
crowded to the doors, standing room
being at a premium. A Aret-hot time was
looked for and the crowd was not dis
appointed.
Sche tti7r & Cantril made application
for liquor license, stating that they
wished to open saloon in the new Hill
brick, corner Main and Upton streets,
which was laid on the table for two
weeks.
The petition for footbridge on Main
street at Cooper lake (so- called), which
was begun by private subscription, the
petitioners wishing the city to complete
and pay for the same, amounting to
$500. was, after discussion, referred to
street committee with power to act.
The petition of P. r. Duchemin and
Others for a drainage way on Thorn
street was referred to street committee.
Bills were approved and ordered paid
as follows: Current expense fund, $1095
So; water fund, $1888.35.
Annual Reports Read.
The city clerk read his annual report,
showing the financial condition OF the
city for the year 1910. A synopsis OF
this report will be found elsewhere in
this issue OF The Gazette.
Reports OF the city health officer and
chief of the fire department were read
and placed on file The health officer
report also appears in brief elsewhere.
Ordinance allowing the Oregon W ash
ington Railroad 4 Navigation Co. to
build side track from its main line to the
-four mill was read third time and
passed.
This, in brief, completed the business
OF the old council, it standing adjourned
sine die. Before adjournment, however,
Mayor Lippitt made a few remarks,
thanking the council and ell connected
with the city government for the aid
given during the past year. He referred
to the disastrous flood of last spring
and the herculean task that everywhere
stared the administration and the citi-
zenship in the face to bring order out OF
chaos, and restore Colfax to its old-tilne
condition. The task was too much to
complete in one year, bnt a good be-
ginning had been made and he hoped it
would be continued.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-01-06
Home Made Quilts.

We haven't exactly heard OF any old
fashioned quilting bees taking place,
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1911-01-06
FARMERS GATHER IN
NUMBERS IN COLFAX
Ask Commissioners to Reduce
COunty's Classification.
Com mmissioners Decide to Keep IL in
Class to Which IL Was AssIs n ed
Four Years Aso--Courts May BE
Compelled to Decide the Matter.

The Whitman county branch OF the
Farmers Educational & Co operative
Union of America and Pomona Grange
met in joint convention in CoIfax last
Tuesday, Workmen hall in the Waite
block being barely sufficient to hold
those in attendance. Every part OF the
county was represented. Fully 200
delegates we're here. The meeting Tues
day was notable more particularly for
the protest made by the Farmers Union
: and the Grange against the raise of sal
aries OF county officers caused by the
classification OF Whitman county four
years ago from the eighth to the seventh
class, thus increasing the salary list OF
the county about $4,000 a year. Since
the recent census shows thet the county
has less than $35, 900 citizens. which, if
correct, does not allow the classification
TO be raised, the farmers have placed
themselves on record as being in favor
of reducing the county to the eighth
class, from which it was taken four years
ago.
This matter was to be decided by the
county commissioners Tuesday, hence
interest in the meeting of the commits
sioners and the assemblage of the farm
ers on that day was out OF the usual,
being the subject of general comment
Tue convention met in the forenoon,
adopted resolutions asking for the
change OF classification aud appointed
the following committee to wait upon
the commissioners: j. NJ. Reid of Pull
man, K. c. McCroskey of Garfield, George
W. Case, Jr., of st. John, j. c. Fsrr OF
Albion, A. ]. Chase of Tekoa. This com
mittee appeared before the commissioners
at 2:30 O'Clock in the afternoon, pre-
sented a set of resolutions adopted by
the farmers in convention, and asked
that the county ba reduced from the
seventh to the eighth class. Shorn of
verbiage the commissioners decided, by
} a vote of two to one, to stand by their
; former decision and let the county re-
main in the seventh class. Commits
sioners Mccoy and Ellis voted that way,
Ahile Commissioner Ruply voted to make
the change.
1t is understood that the matter will
be brought up again before the new
board OF county commissioners at its
first meeting. Mr. Ellis continues on the
new board, but Mccoy and Ruply are
supplanted by Whitlow of Pullman and
Miller of Thornton. Ii the matter is
turned down by the incoming board of
commissioners it is understood that legal
steps will be taken to test the matter in
the courts. A lawyer has been employed,
so it is said, and money raised for that
purpose. The outcome will be watched
with interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
Halloween JOYS.
Streets Alive Last Night Until a Late
Hour With Young
and Old.

There was Joy in the air last night,
notwithstanding the slight suspicion OF
rain shortly after dark. Many parties
had been arranged, and in majority
of the cases, at least. the anticipations
of the jewellers were realized. The
streets were alive with masqueraders
who were qttired in all sorts OF
grotesque makeups. Both young and
old entered into the spirit of the occa-
sion, and the wee sma' hours were in
evidence before the city resumed its
normal quiet.
There was a marked dimunition in
vandalism, and little boys, the terrors
OF Halloween, armed With sycamore
balls or heads OF cabbage. did not make
themselves as prominent as former oc-
casions. In several instances front
doors we're assaulted, but, so far as can
be learned, there was no material
damages.
In addition to the celebration by the
merryUakers on the streets there were
many Halloween parties aud dances,
which we're continued until 4 late hour
in which games, dancing, and othe
forms OF amusemcnts.
Many members of tue Collipgwoot
Club, accompanied by their wives am
friends. attended the dance at thst clui
last night. Following the dance
supper was served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
Former AIexandrian in Serious Auto
mobile Wreck in Norfolk
Last Week.

Lewis Smith, an Alexandria boy who
is now private secretary to Scott b.
Applely ir., OF Norfolk had narrow
escape from instant death last We'd
nesday in Norfolk when the big 6O
horse power Clement-Talbot car, which
be was driving collided with street
car.
Smith was hurled from the auto
against the side OF the street car. the
momentum. OF the car luckily throwing
him to the side instead OF npon the
tracks The automobile was buried
on in front of the car for ten Or fifteen
feet before it was thrown to the side,
a complete wreck.
The only part of the machine &c
stand the strain without being crushed
and splintered, was the strong, stee
super framework, which was partially
protected by the body, and the front
wheels which were out oil range OF the
street car
Smith lay upon the ground for few
seconds, stunned and with the wlnt
completely knocked from his lungs
but soon rose to his feet and PERSONAL.
attended to having the car removed
from the tracks. 1t seems that onl,
miracle could have saved his life ant
those who saw the affair say that
looked at the time as though there va
not the slightest chance in the worl'
for the driver escaping certain death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE COL
LINGWOOD CLUB.

One OF the most enjoyable Of the
Halloween parties was that given last
plight by the Colingwood Club at their
spacious home on the Potomac. The
grounds we're decorated with grotesque
figures while the picturesque rustic
porcl, was hung with electric lights,
hidden by fantastic Mosques. Pump
kins and skeletons we're in evidence
and the entire scheme OF decoration
was most unique. The evening was
spent in merrymaking. Dancing was
the main feature for the young people,
but apple bobbing and other typical
sports of the season were in evidence.
Some of the special features we're most
interesting especially the grand en-
trance of James w. Bales and Thomas
A. Fisher attired in ghostly rainment
and riding in cart drawn by goat
and the newspaper sale conducted by
Miss Powers. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening.
Among the guests of the club were
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Bales, Mr..
and Mrs. I. B. Cochran, Major and
Mrs. James King, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Brill, Mr.. aud Mrs. J. Fred Birrell and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nusent, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Travers, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. L. Evans, Mrs. Rice. Miss
Mayer, Mr.. and Mrs. L. a. Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer McMinnamin,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Wildt, MIR. and
Mrs. F. C. Spinks, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
T. Beans, Dir. and Mrs. Harry Arnold,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Folmar, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ferdinand Knight, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Powers, Misses Powers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles De NIoll and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nugent, Mrs. Nightingale,
Mrs. Claude Fletcher, Miss Edith
Crump, Mrs. Ingersoll, Mrs. Schwartz
man, Miss Jessie Southland and Messrs.
James PorterlieId Steiner, Thomas
Aubrey Fisher, Fred Schneider, Bert
Entwistle, Courtney Acton, r. S. Bar,
rett, Gettys Meyers, Palmer G. Lawler,
Eli Butler, AL Hullings, w. c. Wildt,
w. NJ. Smith, E. Steuart Smith,
Palmer Lawler, Randy Lawler, Walter
Hughes, Ernest w. Richter, I. r. Sem,
George Mayer, Joseph Davis, II. j.
Baker, Charles Garrison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
SOUTHERN RY. SUED
Thirty-five Thousand Dollars ASKED
Companies for Result of a
Jolt.

The Southern Railway Company and
the Washington Terminal Company
we're made defendants in each OF two
suits for sS5, ZOO filed yesterday in
Washington by Jennie E. Dunbar and
Nellie B. Clark.
The petition of Mrs. Dunbar, filed
through Attorneys Lambert, Nicols 4
Lion, states that on March 8, while
she was standing on the platform of a
Southern Railway train at Union
station, Washington, there was an uu-
expected jolt, caused by coupling,
which threw her violently, seriously
injuring her. Mrs. Clarke, according
to her petition, was in. ured in similar
manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
DRY GOODS.
81 36-Inch
HERR|NGb0NE
LINING SATIN
SOC

Positively the lowest price on record
for such fine Lining Satin as this is.
An extra close quality and will not
wear through like the ordinary Lining
Satin. Colors are light and medium
gray, tan, brown. navy, cream, and
black, 36 inches wide and an actual
S1.00 value. Special price for three
Gays at.............. ..................... o9c
At this price we also include our
regular Soc Plain Lining Satin; Sc
inches wide aud in big line Of colors;
guaranteed for two seasons.
On sale at Lining Department. Sth
street annex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
James Spccr, charged with disor-
Derby conduct, was fined So.
r. H. Croggin, A. Haislip, George
S. Cochran, Joseph Travers and George
Patten. charged with riding bicycles
without lights, were fined 81 each.
Elsie Ford, charged with throwing
water on a passerby on north Lee
street, was dismissed.
Two young men, charged with eX-
ceediug the speed linton motorcycles,
we're lined SO each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
BICYCLISTS FINED.

Officers Scott and Campbell about
halfpast four o'clock this morning saw
FIVE young Washipgtonians riding BIZ
cycles which were not provided with
lights on King street. They had evil
IDENTIFY been on a Halloween Joy ride
and had determined they would not 20
home till morning. The officers took
the delinqucnts in charge and arraigned
them in the Police Court this morniug.
Justice Cation fined them 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
VIRGlNIAN KILLED.

Blinded by the headlights of a big
automobile as be was crossing Park
Heights avenue shortly before O'Clock
last evening Mr. Solomon S. Kemp, one
of the best. known plumbing contractors
in the city, was knocked beneath the
wheels of the machine and dragged 10
feet. He died five minutes later in the
road.
Mr. Kemp vas IS years old. He was
born in Gloucester county Va, near
the little town OF Tiewater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
MoToRCYcLIsTs IN COURT.

Two young men Of this city were
cited to appear before the Police Court
this morning by Officers Roland and
Kern to answer the charge OF exceed
ing the speed. limit on motorcycles.
According to the testimony,th the accused
we're making ABOUT 40 miles an hour.
They were fined SO each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
MEETINGS IN THE COUNTY.

There was a we'll attended meeting
last night in Barbour Hall, East Falls
Church, in connection with the po'iti'
cal campaign now in progress IN Alex
andria county. Speeches were made
by Il. G. L. Moncure, James r.
Clements and A. j. Weddcrburp
There was also meeting at Del Ray
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.
Mayor Witkowski, oiGlen Echo, was
in Alexandria today. 1t was supposed
that be had his eye on speeding auto
mobiles.
Mrs. John A. Smith, OF Charlestowi,
W. Va, is visiting Mrs. NJ. R. Will
kins, at 200 north Columbus street.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet tomorrow at three
O'Clock at the Children's Home.
The Misses Kite entertained inform
ally Wednesday evening at their home
on Pitt street. Those present were
Misses Virginia Wheat, Lola Ashton,
Noble Youngblood, Kathleen Bitter
and Katherine Waller.
Miss Lille Marbury has gone to
Richmond to attend the annual con-
vention Of the Women's Auxiliary.
The interesting announcement, has
been received in Alexandria, of the
birth of a son, Peyton Magruder. to
Lieutenant and Mrs. Marshall Magru-
der, U. S. A., at Fort Riley, Kansas.
| The Elks' Dancing Club, will give
its secoud dance of the season, at the
Elks' Home tonight. The large at
tendance at the last one, goes to prove
that these will be successful innova-
sion.
/ Miss Efie Young, OF Washington,
was the guest this week of Miss Anne
Lewis Jones.
Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis and her son.
Mr.. G. Washington Lewis, have moved
during the past week to their attrac-
tive home in North Braddock which
has been recently completed.
Among the Alexandrians present at
tho hop at Fort Myer last night were
Miss Florence Hollohan and Miss
Kitty Barrett.
The DR.. J. n. Sheridan, president OF
the Maryland Conference NJ. P.
Church, will be at the First Methodist
Protestant Church tonight and the
mem bership is notified to be present.
Mrs. w. B. Smoot has staying with
her her two nieces the Misses Webb,
Of Baltimore,
J. Matthews left today for Texas.
He will spend the next month with
bis brother, who is planter in that
state.
Mr.. Thomas Franklin, OF Frede-
ricksburg, is the guest of his brother
in-laW, Mr.. Horace d. Ashton.
Invitations have been received in
Alexandria, to a euchre to be given by
Mr., aud Ms. Alexander NJ. Keppel on
November the third, at their home in
Washington, in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick H. Gordan HaLchett. Mrs,
Hatchett is one of the Fall brides. Her
wedding took place during the past
month, at her home in Berryvillc, and
was attended by large number Of
Alexandrians. Mrs. Hatchett was Miss
Nan Lippett. ard has often visited her
sister, Mrs. G. w. Wattles here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Mayor Witkowski, oiGlen Echo, was
in Alexandria today. 1t was supposed
that be had his eye on speeding auto
mobiles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
Ath1eticGoods

Now is the time OF the year to buy a
GYMNASIUM for tho spare room.
We have new line Of Indian Clubs,
Dumb Bells, Boxing Gloves, Exercisers,
both 10 steel and rubber, Footballs. &c.
Our line is complete.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

Mrs. John A. Smith, OF Charlestown,
W. Va, is visiting Mrs. NJ. R. Will
kins, at 200 north Columbus street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet tomorrow at three
O'Clock at the Children's Home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

The Misses Kite cpterta'ne inform
ally Wednesday evening at their home
on Pitt street. Those present were
Misses Virginia Wheat, Lola Ashton,
Noble Youngblood, Kathleen Bitter
and Katherine Waller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
Doll Carriages

In order 20 make room for the larS'
est assortment Of Toys ever displayed
10 this city for the coming Christmas,
| am going to sell y Doll Carriages
left over from year before last that soid
for s.. 90 each for $50 each. Come
early and take your choice. We also
have some excellent bargains IN toy
furniture, etc., that We will sell also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

Miss Lille Marbury has gone to
Richmond to attend the annual con-
vention Of the Women's Auxiliary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

The interesting announcement, ha:
been received in Alexandria, Of The
birth of son, Peyton Magruder. tc
Lieutenant and Mrs. Marshall Magru
der, U. S. A., at Fort Riley, Kansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

Among the Alexandrians present at
tho hop at Fort Myer last night were
Miss Florence Hollohan and Miss
Kitty Barrett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

Mrs. Lorenzo Lewis and her son:
Mr.. G. Washington Lewis, have moved
during the past week to their attrac-
tive home in North Braddock which
has been recently completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01

Miss Efiie Young, OF Washington,
was the guest this week of Miss Anne
Lewis Jones.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
NOTED EsPERANTIsT WAS HERE
Rev, Hubbard Thinks New Language
May Solve Chinese Situation

The Rev. George H. Hubbard, u. D.,
of Pasoda Anchorage, Foo Chow, China,
editor of the Banyan City News, con-
nected with Foo Chow college, was in
Topeka over Sunday on his way home
on furlough DR.. Hubbard is a grad
uate of Yale college, and has been In
China for over twenty years. He is an
enthusiastic Esperantist, and is the
author of Chinese -Esperantist text
book In an interview with Rev. j. H
Fazel who is president of an Esperant-
ist klubo here, DIR. Hubbard stated that
the Chinese people are in a great guam
dary regarding their printed language,
and the state of their literature. Their
books of history, literature, religion.
science, arts and mythology are all
locked behind almost impenetrable
bars of complex characters, with an
alphabet of thousands of characters
which a man cannot master in life
time. They are earnestly seeking a
satisfactory means of relief. English,
French and German have all been con-
sidered, but none of these seem to offer
a solution of the problem. Besides this.
to adopt any one of these would be to
arouse the jealousy and opposition of
the others. Consequently many leaders
in China are turning to the great in
ternationa1 auxiliary language Esper-
anto for relief
Courses of lessons are being publish
ed by many of the newspapers and
journals in China and also in Japan.
The Kansas state Esperanto meeting
will be held in Topeka June and 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-05-17
DEBATE ON STATEHOOD.
Indications That 1t VIII Be Prolonged
for Several Days.

Washington, May 17-Debate in
the house on the joint statehood reso-
luton to admit Arizona and New
Mexico continued today, with the pros
pect that the discussion would not be
terminated before tomorrow night. Be
fore the debate began, however, there
was considerable informal discussion
on the Democratic side over the action
of the rules committee in moving the
adoption of the sugar trust resolution
of inquiry and nominating the special
committee
The house adjourned yesterday
while the Dem ocrats were fighting on
this question, many demanding a eau
Gus to select the committee. Chair
man Henry of the rules committee was
ready today to take up the question
with possible notifications of the plan
of choosing the committed. Demo-
cratic leaders who had hoped to dis
pose of statehood in two days at most
were surprised to learn that so many
on both sides wished to speak The
amendment requiring the people of
Arizona to vote again on the recall of
the judiciary is the chief subject of
discussion on hand, while many Re-
publicans oppose resubmitting the con-
stitution of New Mexico with a pro-
posed amendment because Arizona IS
held back.
means committee resumed considera-
ton of the wooden schedule of the
tariff bill. At the meeting Monday
one member referred to the delibera-
tions as a 'study class in wool" The
members were given long lists of fig
ures bearing on importaticns and rev.
enueS derived from wool.