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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
.ssTaTE-yyIDEn APPROVED.

The Anti-Saloon League Will make
the statewide prohibition fight. This
was recommended last night by the
Anti-Saloon League at Newport News
and was widely discussed before the
adjournment was adopted.
Answering the criticisms OF the re-
firing president for his failure to ad7o-
cate the Strobe enabling act" during
the last session Of the legislature,
Governor Mann last night addressed
the convention. He declared that he
could not approve of the policy OF the
league last year in demanding q vote
on state wide prohibition because he
and the members of the legislature had
been elected on q local-option platform.
Further, he said, he knew that the en-
abling act could not be passed.
The governor went over his record
as prohibitionist and declared that he
had no need to defend himself before
the people OF the state on this question.
Yesterday ,morning Rev. 5. G. Har-
cher, OF Richmond, attacked the report
OF the legislative committee, in which
the anti-probibition newspapers we're
severely arraigned. Other prominent
members of the league joined il a pro-
test against this report, which was
drafted by Rev. James Cannon.
R. E. Byrd, speaker Of the last
House of Delegates, addressed the con-
venton and asked DR. Jordan, who said
"Wednesday that three members OF the
democratic" machine" had prevented
the passage OF the enabling act 10 men
ton names. Dir. Jordan refused to
answer.
The league late last night adopted
the legislative committees plan OF
campaign or the enactment Of a law
permitting the people to vote on state
wide prohibition, and adjourned after
electing the following Offices:
President-Rey. E, T. Wexford,
Newport News.
Secretary-Rey. ]. D. McAllister,
Richmond.
Tressurer--S. P. Jones, Richmond.
Five new members of the executive
committee-Rev. D. G. Maclachlan,
Rev. D. L. Blakemore, Rev. Nj. S.
Eagle, Prof. c. T. Jordan, T. F. Shee.
han.
Legislative committee-Rev. James
Cannon. Edward j. Richardson, R. 5.
Barbour, J. W. Hough, W. \. Vim
cent, Rev. D. Hepburn, Rev. J. II.
Light and the new superintendent. The
to succeed Rev. James
Cannon will be elected by the executive
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
THE CITY TALL.

The remodeling Of the city jail has
been virtually completed. and when
the paint and walls shall have dried,
which will be during the next few days,
the building will be ready for use. The
interior has been practically lnetamor-
phosed. A steel cage has been con-
structed in the corridor which adjoins
row OF cells and many modern
features calculated to make the jail
more secure have been introduced.
The arrangements for heating the
building will be great Improvement
on former conditions. and the Alex
andria Jail, while in every way more
comfortable and sanitary then ever be-
fore, will also be secure, and prisoners
who many 10 the future conceive plans
to escape will find many difficulties to
overcome before they make their exit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Fire In q Mine.

Reno. New, Feb. 24.-Dispatcbes
received from Tonopah tell OF an eg-
plosion 10 the Belmont mine. The
main shaft is on fire and every attempt
to penetrate the workings has failed.
One man who succeeded in getting a
little way into the 1,i66 foot level re-
ports there are twelve dead bodies in
sight there.
It is known tina. q number Of men
are in the lower workings ADD every
effort is being made to extinguish taS
fire before they are suffocated. The
exact number in the mine when the
fire started is not known, The mine
has been burning for "a hours.
The lire started in the lumbe, yard
OF the niue early yesterday and quick
" spread until the flames had penstrat'
ed the main shaft, In ashost time tbs
compartment Of the shaft were burning:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
anti.saloon League Of Virginia.

Newport News, Va, Feb. s4.-At
its final session the anti-saloon League
reafirmed its demand for . bill per-
hitting the people to call an election
by petition on the question OF state
wide prohibition; calling on the legls-
lature to prohibit the interstate ship
ment OF liquors into dry territory.
Governor Mann made sharp de-
Tense Of his attitude TO the Strobe.
Myer bill, which had been criticised
by President Atkins.
The league went on record as classify
ing some OF the newspapers which
accept liquor advertisements with the
white-aproned bartender, denounclng
them as partners in the business OF The
saloon.
DR.. E. 7. Wexford, Of Newport News,
was chosen president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
u. D. c,

The feast Of the seven tables, under
the auspices of the Seventeenth Fir-
siuia Regiment Chapter, at Lee Camp
Hall next Tuesday night, will be decid-
edly the best entertainment given by
the chapter. The tables will be as fol.
lows: White table, white bread and
butter, sandwiches, cottage cheese,
water crackers and milk Green table,
lettuce sandwiches, nut and celery
salad, small green pickles. The led
table consists Of red fruit salad, red
frosted cakes, and red frappe. The
yellow table will be frosted oranges, aud
sunshine cake. The pink table will be
blush cake and pink ice cream, while
at the lavender table each guest will be
served with lavender minis, tinted, ia
lavender tissue paper, Lee Camp Hall,
Tuesday, February %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The fish wharf will be rented At p''e-
lie auction tomorrow.
The Elk's dance 10 have been gwen
tonight has been postponed I'll! alter
Lent.
Miss Mary Gusts Lee, who has been
the guest of friends near Alexandria,
has returned to her home near freder-
icksburg.
The NJ. D. D. euchre party. which
was postponed Tuesday because OF tue
death of the Rev. Father Carne, VIII
take place tonight at Lyceum Hall.
The case OF Miss Eva Cowling teacher
of the West End school. charged with
irsubordination will come up before
the Fairfax County School Board on
Tuesday morning next at 10 o'clock.
A number Of Alexandrians left today
for DanyiIe where they will attend the
meeting of the Shriners which taxes
place in that city tonight.
Alya Aerie, Fraternal Order OF Eagles
OF this city, will initiate 90 candidates
in, to the order tonight. The initlatory
work will be done by q degree team
from Washington Aerie.
The only case before the Police Court
this morning was that OF Moses Cole
man, colored, charged with disorderly
conduct towards his wife. He vas dis
missed.
Ladies night was observed at the Elks
home, last night An interesting pro-
gramme was prepared by the commit.
tee in charge, including music and
dancing, which vas followed BY refresh
ments.
While tue crew of Southern train No.
PA was shifting cars a. Strasburg
junction Wednesday morning, a COLI
sion occurred which killed five horses
and more or less injured thirteen
others, which were being shipped from
Harrisonbu-g to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Plan 10 Punish Correspondents.

London, Feb. PA plan to punish
correspondents in England OF foreign
publications for unvarranted attacks
on British public men and women and
institutions, will likely be introduced
in the present OF session OF parliament:
The matter was referred to the attorney
general by 8 group OF men OF the
highest political and sccial Standing.
The issua vas raised as the result Of
Edward ". Myths l.hsl Of King
George 10 The Paris Libsrstor AID Of
the peddling il America OF social
scanda! by Harriet, & woman CORES
pendent. The plan is to make these
correspondents liable, erep though
their pnbllrstions ReSeF resea TREAT
Britain,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
RTYFR NOTES.

The thres n,asisd schooner May ana
Annie Reswiss Il being loaded With
bottles at r.. X, Field / Cos, ShsEi
from the Old Dominion Glass Goms
psny Tor Norfolk.
The schooner Clarence i, tenner Is
81, her way to this port from blame
a;.h ice for the Mutual Ice Compsny:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
OPERA HOUSE.

There was large crowd at the Opera
House last night to witness the new
change OF bill. E;ery act was well re-
ceiyed. The Globe Rollers very cley-
erly performed their difficult act Of
rolling the large globe. The Diamonds
presented in creditable manner
their comedy sketch act. The Roma
trio in their musical and singing sketch
were much enjoyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY MOVE
MENT.

AS there is to be meeting Of the ex-
ecutive committee in charge Of the con-
yention, recentlyIheld on Monday even
ing next it is earnestly requested that
all those having membership cards will
kindly settle With Mr.. W. c. Bsggett,
chairman Of the supper committee at
once, so that he may be able to make
his report at that meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
FORMER ENGINEER PROMOTED.

Mr R. L. Goods, a former engineer
on the Southern has been promoted to
the position Of yard toremen OF engines
on the Washington division. Mr.,
Goods held the position OF engine IN
spoc9r for three years in Alexandra,
and his many friends will be glad TO
bear CT his promotion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Pope rinsss Fan Marsn skirt.

Rene, Feb. s4,.-rons piNs < today
PLACED bis han en- tie 'aaTsm 1kiys, =
fhe Qbserysere Komsne, the Vatican
ergap, says that tbe pore hasrepgly
!l!ssnproYes c! the 'harem skirt because
il i calculated &c diminish the
wearer's seltsresese! and IL shelish Sc.
DISTINCTIONS" The paper says that
Tee,efs CT the skirt will be excluded
from all Catholic churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
EPWORTH LEAGUE.

A special programme has been pre-
pared ADD quite an enjoyable evening
can be spent in the Young Peoples
Building tonight at 8 O'Clock, under
the auspices OF EpTorth League NJ. E.
Church South. Everybody invited,
literary night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
PERSONAL.

Miss Susie Yates, OF Fredericksburg,
is visiting Miss Blanche Stansbury.
Mr.. J. Collins left this morning FOR
Birmingham, Ala, where heswili at
tend the convention OF machinists to
be held 10 that city.
Mrs. Richard j. Purcell left today
for Atlanta aud Birmingham for q ten
day visit.
Mr.. 0. P. Angelo left today on a trip
to New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

nov to cure cold is question IN
wtich many are interested just ocT.
Ctameerlain's Cough Remedy has
Won Its great reputation and immense
sale bv its remarkable cure Of colds.
!. can always be depended upon. For
sale bH-W, F. Creighton and Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
CONVERSATIONAL

Senator Beveridge yesterday oc-
cupied the floor in the Senate Tor
nearly four hours in an address on
the Lorimer case. He had not con-
cluded at 5 o'clock, when the Senate
went into executive session, and gave
notice that he would resume his speech
today Immediately after the routine
morning business. Efforts to get an
agreement on date for vote on the
Lorimer case failed, due to the objec-
tons of several senators. The situa-
ton indicates that an organized effort
is being made by those opposed to
Lorimer 20 put the case over into the
next session Of Congress, realizing that
if a vote were taken now he would re-
tain his seat.
Senator Borah asked that the Senate
agree Friday to vote on the resolution
for the popular election OF senators,
but this was promptly objected to by
Senator Hepburn, Of Idaho.
The Senate went into execution SEES
sion shortly after 5 O'Clock to consider
the Japanese treaty.
After considering the treaty for more
than two hours, the Senate adjourned
without action upon it.
Hearings were held before the f.
nance committee on Canadian reclpro,
city, Shortly after 8 O'Clock in the
afternoon the committee announced
that the hearings had closed, and az
agreement vas reached by which the
finance committee will meet today
to consider the matter Of report
on the Mccall tbill. enbodying the
features OF the Canadian reciprocal
trade agreement.
The conference report on the rive,
and harbor bill was agreed to by The
Senate.
The proceedings in the House wert
marked by sensational encounter
between Representative Moudell, O
Wyoming, and Delegate Wickersham
OF Alaska. The lie was passed, Mr
Wickersham swung a fist toward Mr.
MondelI. wbereupon the two mer
grsppled. They were parted, aud or
motion OF Representative Tawney
made appropriate apologies to ths
House.
The House passed the Moon bill
coaiiyipg the laws Of the tedsTai ildlci
aryI alse the bill Masking sppropsiaties
for tht maintenance Of the West PeiR
Military Academy in the hsea! yea
beginning July ! nest. ihe naiiltl;
pay bill vas defeated hy vote Of l9!
to lei,
tbs sgRdgy eiyi! bill, carrying
tota! oi si4t, .9n, 0Gl, was reported t
tee tIpuse,
The item Of sS,oen,Q00 for the be
ginning Of the Nork Of iort:fyiug tbt
Panama Cana! wss included il til;
suudry civil bill. 1t is believed tina
it will be passed BY the House.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

By vote Of 447 to SO the French
chamber of deputies forced the govern
ment to accept motioa inviting CO
operation with the other powers with
the object of securing discussion at The
Hague of the question of simultaneous
disarmament.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Fancy Dressed Turkeys at &c pound
J. NJ. Petit, jr.. No. 725 King street
faho1 81

New Houses for Rent.-l3l7 Princess,
C rooms; IOT north West, rooms and
bath; 1906 King street, 6 rooms. Apply
TO VIM. II. peck. Payne and Queen
streets. Phone 1872. Ieb22 st
Fresh Eoudoun County Roll Butter 81
Cents. Good Cooking Butter .0c lb.;
3 Large Cars best Tomatoes &c; 3 Cans
Sugar Corn &c; Cans i. j. Peas sc; 3
Cans Van Camps Pumpkins 25c; Cans
Sweet Potatoes 25c; 4 Cans String Beans
&c; large Can Asparagus 15c: W. ?.
WOOLLS & son, Royal and Wolfe
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
SPECIAL, COUNCIL MEETING;

Mayor Psff has called D special meet
iug Of the City Council for tomorrow,
Saturday, night. at 80 o'clock, to taSe
suitable action regarding the death OF
Councilman Louis Brill, OF the Second
wa,d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

Owing to the development OF diph-
liberia in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Bal
timore, the doors have been closed to
all visitors. In fact the hospital is
practically under quarantine. The
outbreak OF the disease occurred ia the
niirSprT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Sedentarv habits, lack of c

Sedentary habits, lack of outdoor
exercise. insufficient mastication Of
food, constipation, torpid liver, worry
aud anxiety, are the most common
causes Of stomach troubles. Correct
your habits and take Ghauberiaip'a
Stomach and Liver Tablets aud you
vii! soon be we'll again, Fer sale by
", F. Creighton and Richard Eihsoa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

William (Farmer) Baldwin is dead III
Iowa City, Ia, today following his in
jury in wrestling match Wednesday
night. BaIdwin's next was broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Weather Probabilities.

Tor this section fair tonight ana say.
ur,,ay. little change in temperasuIe;
lo,: est temperature tonight ABOUT " oe'
yr..,s: moderate westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

81, $50, 81 and sci50 Misses and
Children Shoes at 69 cents J, A.
Marshall e Bro. 42.2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Or Stores I hirty-first
Business Birthday
Anniversary.

Our Sale will be throughout the
quantities OF desirable practical things have been provided being
sold at specially ow prices
We ak your inspection of values named confident you
quickly recognize them unusal.
New items will greet
This Thrty-fst Anniversary week Each Of
odd
all bought especially for this marked
dervu and all will sale long
to order by mail should not delay the lots small
not wish anyone to be disappointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow 1T GAO anu s. y o.. ~
543 High tide al 3i9 a. ~ anu 80
ID. IN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

Odds and ends in Mems Shoes at
as cents. J. a, Marshall & BRO, 4aa
Sing street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
We Gould Sklmp Ii We Would.

good goods We make goods special
recipes skmp anything and get
The result goods The finest
trade perfect confidence that they will suit
Hams Shoulders and Pork Chops from home killed
Steaks Beet OF the best quality.
Our Specially is CoRNED PORK. Sinai quarters Of Pig Meat
our Chopped Meats Pare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

By a vote of SO 10 / the California
assembly today passed the Gates bill
providing for the recall Of all state
officials, including judges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24

s., IS and 81 Hess Shoes at sS.90,
]. A, Marshall 4 Bro, a2s King
slsaets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
FOR ssLE OR III5ST,

A large BRICK RESIDENCE on the
west side Of Lee street, between Gibbon
and Franklin; large side and rear yards,
Apply at this office. lebL u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
Your Chance
o Own a inc Home

We are authorized to sell one of Alex
andria' finest residential properties at an
exceptionally low price; well built two
story brick dwelling with six rooms and
all modern improvements in the best of
residential sections. Lot has frontage
of IS feet Price only $4,000.
This is rare opportunity for you. For
f,,r4h or :saforx1aa%iesa aeP12-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-24
DRY GOODS.
Our Business Hours are 8 a. m to s 2.
Woodward S. E~OdhrOgg
9th, 18th, and G Streets,
WASHINGTON D. {.

Our Easable Memo Tablets very handy ong
sasements, souyenl of Anniversary Ask one
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-11-24

was moi any inJurru. Uur. uf,rr an.
that did not greatly trouble me. since
1t was plain that the Chameleon was
in a far worse plight.
Ethan was a sight to make ones
nerves Jingle. His eyes flashed. bis
strong arms worked with the precision
Of walking beams. and the perspira-
ton streamed from his face.
'Bully for you. Ethan- shouted
enthusiastically. you've kept your
word. The Chameleon will never ny
again"
1.-The blasted turncoatg he replied.
again sighting his gun. II knowed
I'd put IN end TO her cavortfn's.
Change yer color ag'in. will ye. 70
blasted grasshopper! Scoot inter q
cloud ag'in II ye kin. durn YET"
Ethan had but just uttered these
words when a shell whizzed aboard.
exploded under his gun and sent It
flying. end over end. down into the
scudding clouds beneath us. Ethan
was toppled over. but Immediately
sprang to his feet, a trickle of blood
running down his cheek, braced him
self and stared.
l never saw on q mortars face such
q look Of blank establishment and
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-11-24
Had Enouuh of Law,

A gentleman who is now general su-
perintendent of a railroad began life
by trying to practice law in Missouri
village. One of his first cases was be-
fore his father, who was a justice Of
the peace. After stormy wrangle be-
tween the young attorney and his ad-
versary the old gentleman decided the
case against his sons client. The young
man gave vent to some expressions of
indignation. gathered up his books and
started to leave the room. His father
pushed his specs on to his forehead
and began mildly to lecture him, say
ing:
Young man. do you expect to make
your living practicing lawT
The son. who had by this time reach
ed the door. shouted back as he re-
tired from the field:
mot before such a blamed fool court
as this"
He abandoned the law and engaged
In railroading with great success
Green Bag.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-11-24
ouicksand.

Ouicksand differs from beach and
other sand In that the individual
grains have become worn by water
or wind until the normal facets and
angles have been abraded and each
grain has become more or less spher-
ical. The coeficient Of friction Is thus
reduced to the minimum and the bed
does not pack when dry and when wet
behaves like fluid. The depth of
Quicksand Is conditioned by the depth
OF the hardpan or other compact ma
teriai upon which the sand rests. In
building operations on the lower end
Of Manhattan island Quicksands are
encountered more than 100 feet in
depth. Near Pueblo. Colo. in 1875, a
train was drawn by derailed loco
motive into q quicksand and was swal-
lowed up beyond discovery, although
probed for to q depth of fifty feet.
In certain smaller littoral quicksands,
bodies which have been engulfed are
in time brought to the surface at the
edge Of the shivering sands. This is
due to the structure Of the containing
bowl Of rock which permits a sluggish
circulatory movement Of the plastic
mass.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1911-11-24

kOx1400 ~ Ik6XOk IN H V6kIHs URWA00
OUT.
chagrin. For q minute he could not
speak. Then he found bis tongue and
uttered but single word:
Gosh a'mightyr'
In spite Of the excitement I burst
into a roar Of laughter.
'Never mind. Ethan" I said "You
have finished the Chameleon"
And %, indeed, be had Payton's f.
nous fiier was knocked all out Of
shape wondered how she kept
afoat As she could not get away
and had manifestly fred her last shot.
I ordered Eaton also to cease firing.
The last shot Of the Chameleon's.
which gave her her revenge on the
gun that had put an end to her career,
was fred. as we learned afterward, BY
Payton himself
The victory was ours. although the
Osprey was not in q much better con-
dition than her conquered antagonist
Suddenly. while l hesitated about
my next step. a parachute dropped
from the Chameleon.
Good heaven. Allanr' cried the &c.
Rotary. who had returned to my side
after finding that Mr.. Grayman's in
Jury was trifling. "Payton is escaping.
II he gets safe to the ground the fox
will be In his hole again"
HE shall never get therey" I e.
claimed. and at the words I seized
the wheel. determined to swing the
Osprey around in some way 10 that
she could catch the parachute. The
parachute umbrella had opened
promptly, and It was descending In
long swings. In Z few moments we
were almost upon II, bot I saw that
we should pass little to one side and
above It There was but one chance.
Putting my pistol in my teeth, I
sprang out with both arms wide
abroad. Luckily succeeded in grasp
ing rope Of the parachute as l shot
downward. The Osprey rushed on,
and l was left suspended in midair,
the parachute lurchins and grating
with my added and misplaced weight.
! had heard shout Of dismay from
Mr.. Grantham as plunged overheard,
but the instant felt the rope In my
fingers ] had no fear.
had taken my resolution that Al
fonso Payton should not escape. and
meant to kill him.
l slipped down the rope sailorwise.
seizing my pistol from my teeth as l
landed in . heap in the basket. In
SANITY recovering my feet, l swung
round furiously to face Payton and
finish him.
But my raised pistol dropped from
my hand, for. looking straight into my
eyes with pale. scared face, I saw
Helen Grayman.