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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
LITTLE BOY BURNED TO DEATH

While playing Indian yesterday al his
home with several children Of his neigh
borhood, Albert F. Snyder the Swear
old son Of Mr. and Mrs. 4. + Snyder OF
Clarendon. Alexandria county received
burns which resulted in his death few
hours later.
ALTERED in an Indian suit, Albert yes
terday morning mingled with several
little playmateS. The boys went iato
camp on the lawn at the side Of the
house and proceeded to build a lire
wood was brought from a big pile in
the shed, and Albert applied the match
to it. In doing 50 he stopped. and the
fringe on the bottom ofhiS jacket
caught fire. He was soon enveloped
10 flames.
The cries OF the boy mingled with those
OF his comrades, finally attracted Mr.
and Mrs. Snyder from the house. When
thew arrived all OF his clothing had been
burned from the child's body. He wa:
carried in his mother arms into th'
house, and a phy>iciln was called
Nothing, however could be done 70. 20
little sufferer. He fingered until noon
vh n death brought relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
ST PAuL,S CHURCH.

Sunday evening at eight O'Clock
members Of the choir of St. Paul's
Church will give their last special
musical service until next fall. In
addition to appropriate hymns, they
will sing Atkinson's Magnifcat and
Nunc Dimitlis and Hammond'S
Messiah Victorious The solos will
be sung by the regular soloists of the
choir. Mrs. Elizabeth Dedier, soprano;
Mrs. Sherman B. Fowler, alto; Mr..
Edwin c. Whitman, tenor; Mr.. Wilmer
Waller, baritone; and Mr., Richard
Writ. bass. The same orchestra that
assisted Easter Sunday will again play.
A are invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
DEATH OF Joseph HULLETT.

Mr.. Joseph Hullett aged So years,
died at the residence OF his daughter,
Mrs. DR.. Jas. Graham, in Bristol,
Tenn, while on a visit Yesterday. The
deceased had been in declining health
for the past few years. Mr.. Hullett
was machinist by trade and worked
in Alexandria for the past 90 years.
He had retired from work and made
his home with his daughter, Mrs.
O'Connell. III Anacostia, d. {. he Is
survived by seven chiIdren-Mrs. Jas.
O'Connel, Mrs. Mary Corbin, Of Wash
ington, Mrs. Or. Graham, William,
Arch and James Hullett, Of Philadel'
phia, andDaTid Hullett, Of Huntington
West Va. His remains will arrive IL
this city this evening and will lie II
state at Mr.. B. Wheatlev's chape
from which place the funeral will takt
take place tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
MRS. HARRY VASS ENTERTAINS
IN HONOR OF MISS SHEPPARD.

Mrs. Harry Fitzhugh Vass was the
charming hostess at a bridge party yes
terday afternoon at the Frances Hotel,
given in honor Of Miss Sheppard aud
her house guest, Miss Margaret Flnks,
of Alexandria Va. Three tables were
used, being placed in the parlor, which
was beautifully decorated, the color
scheme being green and white. The
guest prizes consisted OF fern dish
which was presented to Miss Sheppard
and string of pearl beads presented to
Miss Finks. The table prizes we're
three white satin slippers filled
with bonbons, and we're won by Miss
Margie Gray, Miss Kate jenkins and
Miss Marguerite Ludlow. After the
games two-course luncheon was served
in which Mrs. Vass vas assisted by
Mrs. Tom Use and Mrs. Lee Vaughn.
TWinston-Salem Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

Every good citizen should want to be
a voter. Every good citizen should be
voter, Every good citizen should see
to it that he is a qualified voter. No
citizen. no matter how good he may be,
can vote if his taxes are not paid six
months prior to an election. This fall
an election is to be held for all county
and district ofiicers--don't you want a
vote? If you do your poll tax must
be paid on or before the sixth day Of
May, or you will be DISTINGUISHED.
Do you want to be among the dis
franchised?
Pay yonr poll tax Gov and avoid
being among the DISTINGUISHED.
Be a citizen able 10 cast ballot as a
free American citizen at all times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
THE BANNER NIGHT.

Fresh from a success that ba1les all
description of galaxy Of festivities
tbat Of entertaining the little ones-the
managers OF the various departments
of the EIks' Festival were just as happy
and alert to the occasion last night as
| If thew had rested the whole day. The
entertainment furnished the children
the wee little tots-and a few who are
"totteriug" on the brink Of old age,
at the Elks' Home yesterday afternoon
will 60 down in history as one Of the
brightest pages Of real enjoyment ever
recorded. Several hundred were pres
ent, and those having the affair IN
charge never left stone unturned 10
satisfy them-even anticipating their
wants, which we're manifold Although
this festirity is nearing lts close, the
interest remains undated aud those
who are working bearer-like for It's
success are as jealous now IN their
cause as when they began. A great
deal of credit is due the committee Tor
the selections it made in the manner OF
help. II they had gone the world over
they could not have done better. Ac-
tive, energetic, diplomatic and discreet,
these ladies have guided this festl7lty
with credit to themselves and honor to
the lodge of Elks. As for the lassie'
who assisted them at the various
booths, words of praise fall short when
you try to extol their many virtues.
Nature fitted them early 10 life Tor just
such work and they have never lost
their cunning. As in the beginning oil
the world man was captivated, Just SO
to the end Of time will man be IN
huence1 and guided by the weaker sex,
as long as there is heartbeat and a
pulse throb. The curtain Is rapidly
falling on this record breaking amuse-
ment, but as the last is always the best,
tonight it is predicted will be the ban
ner gathering. Washington Lodge OF
Elks will be here, and that means a
great deal to the festival. Their VISIT
to the carnival few years ago will be
remembered by all who took part IN 1t.
It is jovial, whole-souled organization
which places no value on the dollar.
In addition to this, it is expected that
Almas Temple, Arab Patrol, of Wash
iugton, will be here to assist in enliyen-
ing the occasion. Tomorrow night the
Glassblovers will be on hand and will
be greeted by the young ladies iu their
usual charming way. II you have
never visited the festival, come tonight
and let your eyes behold what is beau
tiful in life and at the same time add
your mite to the success Of grand
undertaking. Don't forget! Tonight'S
the night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
WILL RECEIVE FIFTY PER CENT

Mr.. john NJ. johnson, who was
appointed by the court to ascertain
the assets and liabilities OF the Virginia
Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation,
says the depositors in that institution
will receive at least fifty per cent. on
the amounts represented on their books.
Nr. Johnson has nearly finished his
inventory and he will in a few days
make his report to the Corporation
Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
BASEBALL

In an interesting game filled with
free hitting and good fieldingsthe Car.
dinal Baseball AS ociation defeated
Technical High School Of Washington
yesterday afternoon thereby christening
the new BALL Park" with Il we'll earned
victory. The park is credit to the
gentlemen who had it erected and they
should receive the hearty support OF
every lover Of the game in this city.
Mr.. Dunbar umpired splendid
game and vas fair firm and quick liz
rendering his decisions. To the credit
of the management be it said that the
game started on time. Let this be
continued by all means. The score
Alex. . 3 l 2 ! Q X {
Tech. ...............Q 0 2 1 0 2 5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The weather continues fine and warm
with the mercury at noon registering
IS degrees.
Tie postal savings bank will be open
ed at the city postofiice Monday next
with Postmaster Eggboru in charge.
Mr.. A. j. Butcher will have for sale
ia market tomorrow fine supply OF
oranges, grape fruit, tomatoes, snap,
beans and all other spring vegetables.
Officers Roland and Rawlett this
morning killed dog, believed to have
been suffering from hydrophobia, al
5l4 south Henry street.
The Feast Of the Seven Tables,
given last night by the ladies Of the
Second Presbyterian Church at the
manse vas largely attended and greatly
enjoyed.
There were but two cases before the
Police Court this morning. Two men,
one white and the other colored
were charged With being drunk and
disorderly. Nominal fines were as,
Sessed in each case.
Two young women living in differen
sections of the city met at the corner OF
Duke and Lee streets last night and fol
some cause, engaged in personal
conflict One Of the coulbatants Ell
tered house. where her antagonist IN
her wrath drove her fist through &
window-pane
Among the articles distributed TO the
children who attended the Elk 5 Festi'
val yesterday afternoon we're catcall:
which we're later heard in every section
OF the city. Fortunately they wert
made OF paper and were frail and soor
ceased to emit sounds.
Steamed har'l-shell, crabs, devileC
crabs, soft-shell crabs, Little Neck ant
Cherrystone clans are now IN season
and can lie found at Rammel's cafe
Spring chicken, Virginia style, IS als'
one of the tempting features OF tn
Rammel menu. Dishes Of these ed
bles were sent to this Office today which
! wore greatly eniovcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
SEASON DRAWING TO A CLOSE.

The month of April has almost ran
It's course, and vet only about one hun
bred and fifty thousand herring and
very few shad have go far arrived at
Fishtown. The season is virtually over,
and Flshtown will soon lapse into its
normal condition. 1t is rnooted QueS.
ton whether mayfies will visit this city
this spring, AZ they are said TO emanase
from fish. which seem to have Ignored
Alexandra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
OVERCOAT RECOVERED.

An oyercoat valued at SO which
had been stolen from Mr.. S. P. Fisher
was recovered yesterday bys Chief
Goods. 1t was in the possession OF
c. W. holland and Charles CLANCY,
two prisoners in the city jail. These
itinerants were arrested a few days
ago for dsorderly conduct and sen
fenced to serve sixty days in Jail.
When their terms shall have expired
they will be arranged for the larceny OF
the coat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
Personal.

Messrs. VIM. Fl. Melchior and r.
T. Slaymaker returned last night from
Richmond, where they we're IN attend
apce on the sessions Of the Virginia
State Sunday School Association since
Tnesdav evening. Mr.. +. l.. Stay.
maker was appointed superintendent OF
the mission department. Of the assoc'a-
ton Mr.. VIM. H. Mclchor Is mem
her of the executive board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
FIRE THIS MORNING.

The alarm OF fire about ten O'Clock
this morning was caused By blaze in
The kitchen of house on the east side
of Henry street between King and
Cameron. The damage will amount
to about 5000. The house wac occu'
pied by Ulysses Springs, colored,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
INJURED BY A MOTORCYCLE,

Master Edwin Goodrich, son Of
Herbert S. Goodrich, formerly Of this
city. was injured in Washington yes
terday afternoon by a motorcycle.
Two ribs was broken and his face cut
He was attended by DR.. Vaughn, Of
Providence Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
ENTERTAINMENT LAST NIGHT.

The musical and literary entertain
ment last night at Young feopie
Building Of the NJ Z Church south
under the auspices Of Samarian Re
bekah Lodge, No p, |. o. .. r., va:
decided success. Every feature OF
the programme vas well-rendered and
GREATLY enioyed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
DECREE ENTERED.

In the Circuit Court in vacation to-
day in the chancery suit Of Jensen IS.
Dean ct al. a decree was entered con,
tirming the report of J. P. Harlow and
]. Randall Cation, receivers. authorlz-
ing the sale OF the dredging plant al
Deans shipyard belonging to Dean
Rouzer and Jensen to E. McClair Rouze'
for 81 ono
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
PREPARING FOR COMMISSARY
STORE.

The work of fitting up the large
frame house on the west side OF Henry
street, near Wilkes, for commlssary
store, said to be under the auspices OF
the Southern Railway Cornpany,is nov
in progress. The work is being done
under the supervision Of Mr.. R. l..
TZell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28

In cases of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
-hamberlain's Liniment. For sale by
W. +. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28

WANTED for gentlemen and vile
w one larac ROOM with alcove or
txo small rooms furnished with privilege
of light housekeeping. must be 4 ma ,',
house with modern c0nVehtT9IH!e,eSS-:r Inf,
in good location. Address - : ~
Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
Mems interviewer Hose

darnins
Show" in black and the popular plain color abo
our window. Price
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
Women's Black and Navy Blue Suits.


Win nshe either sailor collar skirts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28

We sell the Buster Brown shoes, the
hast shoe on earth for children. ]. A.
Marshall & Bro. 422 Kius street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Subscribers to the Gazette who do
not receive their papers regularly will
please report promptly to this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
Wood
Coke
Coal

Order your Coal before the advance at
lowest summer prices. Best qualtS
.,rornnt delivery and bottom price.
o. DEW. AITCHEsON,l o7 south
A.>,t. je9 #
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28

TOR RENT-Apartment Of FIVE large
T. ROOMS, piazza ana halls. front
and back yard facing monument. In
uuire 70l Prince street.
apr2S 3tri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
NE SUTER ULTRA CREPlDAM
Stephen Timney,

VINO has always adopted ana a {. "a
,,,,on the above. announces that he Is ID
ne 1oH saddle again and ready TO repair =, 7
boots and shoes at short notice ana III :: i
Sa..si1e'0 apr2-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
Weather Probabilities.

For this section unsettled, showers
late to-ight or on Saturday: light south
erly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
DRY GOODS.
Woodward s. LOthrOp
10th, 18th, and @ Streets,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
MEMS SPRING CLOTHING

The
would goods
Men
RaincOtts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28

vTANTED two good HOUSE CAR
w PENTERS none other need apply.
Apply to S. D. DeNaughan' 80 Sou'n
Pitt Street after p III.
anr2f 3tF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises tomorrow SOC and sets al 6:oo
High tide at 7:45 a. IN. and 9i3 p M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-28

vTANTED.-An elderly WOMAN Or
w eirl for housekeeper Tor very s'na q
family at once. Address =. /. r.
Gazette Office. APP
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15
JEWS CELEBRATE
FEAST Of LIGHTS
DATES BACK TO TIME OF JUDAH
MACCABEE AND WAR
AGAINST SYRIANS.

One of the lesser holidays in the
Jewish calendar begins this year on
the sixteenth of December. but as
Jewish calculation makes the day
begin tho evening before. the eve OF
the feast will be today. The feast is
called Chanukah also in other forms
is designated as the Feast OF Lights
and as The Feast OF Dedication. The
feast was instituted in the year 1865
b. c. f. in celebration OF the puri-
fication OF the temple at Jerusalem
after its occupation and pollution as
a heather temple by Antiochus Epi-
phenes the Syrian king. The Jews
had been tributary to Syria but had
enjoyed religious freedom and prac-
teal autonomy up to the time when
Antiochus. desiring to unity his en-
pire attempted to Heilenize all Its
parts. He met with strong opposi-
ton from the Hebrews. who objected
to the introduction Of Greek idolatry
but by means OF threats and prefer
ment won over the priestly leaders. as
well as a large number of the wealthy.
1t might be said that the high
priests had become political appoint
ees and the tools Of the temporal
rulers, now. as they were In the last
days OF the hierarchy. The opposi-
ton came from the common people
who started a guerrilla warfare I'M
der the leadership Of Mattathias. a
member OF priestly family. and later
under his sons amongst whom Judah
Maccabee stood out as a heroic fig
ure. After a protracted guerrilla
! campaign, gradually developing into
a national war the foreigners were
expelled an dthe temple. In which
statute Of Zeus had been set up.
| reclaimed for the worship OF Je-
| hovah. The feast Is celebrated in
the homo principally by the light
ming OF candles or lights. one added
on each successive day until eight
are lighted on the eighth day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15
NEW YORK COTTON,

NEW YORK, Dec. 14-Short COW
ering and some buying for long ac-
count impaired strength tn options on
the New York Cotton Exchange today
and prices closed with net gains OF
about a dollar a bale. The buying
movement carried December to $40,
January TO s.7ss March. $50: May,
SEQ. and July 10 80 which repre-
scented an advance from the low ng-
ureg Of ~ points for December, 2s for
january, 81 for March. 80 for May
and ~ for July. Higher spot mark ct.
~ some cities In the south also help
"a the upward movement The bet
TER demand for spot cotton In Liver
pool was the chief influence that In
Anced shorts TO cover.
VI Liverpool due sh to 81 up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15

requirement Of the State law that fe-
male operatives shall not work more
than ten hours out OF twenty-four. J.
Beskin, Meyers Brothers, Sol Mach
man, the Capital Dry Goods House
and Watt, Doxey & Watt. leading
business houses OF the seaport city.
were summoned to court this week
charged with working their female
operatives In their millinery. altera-
ton and repair departments longer
hours than permitted by law. Their
cases were postponed until Decem-
Der 20. when they will be heard be-
fore Police Justice J. D. g. Brown.
On the complaint of the departYn ent
of labor, H. Gordon, a Newport News
tailor. was fined ten dollars and costs
for failing to provide suitable and
separate sanitary arrangements for
his male and female assistants. He
was given ten days time In which
to comply with the law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Dec 14.-While there
is no way of guessing as to the posi-
bic action of the big holders OF the
cash wheat at Chicago who are in a
position to force prices higher or
lower at WILL the situation could hard
ly be weaker than ii Is at the mo-
mcnt, Argentine news mas about l0ai
It's market effect. particularly insofar
as the European situation Is concern
ed and the top shcaf of the specu la
tive shock Is the continued fiat cash
wheat market.
Omen High Low Close
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15
STOCKS EXCITED
TO HIGH LEVELS
STEEL AND COPPER SHARES WERE
AT THE FRONT OF THE
MARKET.
7. M. {. A. LECTURE HELPS
TOBACCO STOCK TAKES HIGH
FLIGHT FOLLOWING PLAN
TO Dust, TRUST ny
GOVERNMENT.
BY THOMAS G. SHOTWEII,.

NEW YORK, Dec 14.--Stocks |
larly in the morning. and new high
levels for the movement We're reach
ed In the active issues. United States
Steel and the Copper shares were
at the front OF Che market. be-
cause Of the rapidly improving con-
ditions in both trades The railroads
were Irregular, and the Louisville and
Nashville broke sharply. following
the declaration OF the regular dfvi-
dend, instead OF an increased diei-
dend which had been looked for, The
long expected dividend on the Amer
lean Agricultural Wac begun at the
rate OF per cent. a year. Glover
Leaf" passed its preferred dividend
as expected. Bids for the New York
States bonds, for which s1o.0o0.0oo
We're sold. were low as the Street ex-
pected Tobacco shares were excited
again on the curb. new high records
being made in stock Of the parent
company and In British American,
one of the subsidiaries.
At the close of the day profes-
SIGNALS were found taking profits free
~ Their selling was not due to
any lack of confidence in business
developments, but was I1lrely tech
prices that has come since the break
of last Friday.
Some of the enthusiasm in Steel
stock today can he traced directly to
the address made by Victor Mora
wetz at the Finance Forum OF the
y. NJ. c. A, last night. Mr.. Mora
wetz helped frame the steel trust,
and now gives il as his opinion that
the corporation does not violate the
h Il
intended to do any OF the things
forbidden by that law
Interest in trust busting is kept
alive by the remarkable action or
the tobacco stocks since they were
disciplined by the United States so
preme Court American Tobacco's
price Of $50 today marks q new
high record. British-American To-
bacco also made a new high record
at IS Ia. This stock Is SIS par, and
is therefore selling at the equivalent
OF 3.7b. II compares with Nevada
Consolidated. selling at $50; Chino
<.15; Utah Copper, at $50, and stand
ard Oil. at about $40 AS 1t is
earning SO per cent. -and has a mo-
nopoly in several foreign countries
II has great speculative possibilities
The true reason for the advance of
American Tobacco common stock and
the decline Of most of the subsidiaries
except British American. is that In
siders are arhitrating by buying the
parent company and selling the sub
salaries The profit l.. such trans
actions was reduced today TO only
S34 share on American Tobacco.
When all the subsidiary stocks are
distributed, United Cigar Stores will
be recognized and that company will
be prominent in the trading, and
will probably be transferred 20 the
New York Stock Exchange.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15

NEW YORK, Dec, 14.-Money on
call at the Stock Exchange today
opened az per cent. highest. 4;
lawests !; Ia eIes3ng. Ia Most
or the days loans were made ar 4
per cent Banks are offering spar
fngiy and. although there In little
demand for funds, the market holds
firm. Rates for thirty Gays are IA
o. i-2 per cent, and for all ma
Turtles from so days TO months 4
o. ii per cent, Commercial paper
locally IS narrow and fairly firm at
i-2 per cent. for the best names.
The out-of-tovn market is somewhat
active an. rates range from l-2
per cent. TO per cent.
Discounts: London. 3 rs per cent.
up lie; Paris. IL per cent. up
as per cent: Berlin. per cent.
unchanged.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NE WORLEANS, LA, Dec. IA
Cotton futures closed very steady.
Closing bids: January. s.a6; February,
SGT; March. s 49, April. S.o2. May.
sos; June sit: July. 81; Septern-
Der. $40; October, 9.l5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-15
Back From Washington.

Commissioner OF Agriculture G. w
Koiner had an interesting story to
tell yesterday Of the meeting of the
Eastern Fruit Growers Association,
which ne attended in Washington
this week. This association took
action looking to procuring the pas
sage by Congress of laws that will
prevent the importation OF diseased
nursery stock from foreign countries.
The adoption of a barrel OF uniform
size was also discussed by the asso-