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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
LANSBURGH & BRO.
42O-42o Seventh Street,
4l7-4l5 Eighth Street,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
SENATE COMMITTEES

Progressive democracy has won its
first great victory in the organization
Of the senate committees Alter a
fight that has been continued with
great bitterness upon both sides for
more than two weeks, the democratic
committee on committees Yesterday
named the senators to fill the demo
cratic vacancies upon the finance COM
miltcc. They are Williams, OF Allssis-
sippi Kern. Of Indiana, and johnson.
Of Maine. all progresslyes.
Bailey and his following had insisted
rhat Johnston, OF Alabama, should
have one Of the places, and the refusal
Of the committee 10 comply with this
demand means the reputation Of the
Bailey influence and the Bailey strength
on the democratic side.
The democratic senators who were
already members Of the finance com
mittee are Bailey himself; Simmons,
Of North Carolina, and Stone, % Mis-
souri,. Bailey and Simmons are both
reacronarics. The appointment Of
Johnson would have given them equal
representation in the democratic COM
mittce membership, BY the action
taken today the democrats will now
have four progressive members OF the
to two reactionarIcs.
1t is nov expected that all the other
assignments to committees by the
democrats will be made 50 as to give
the progressives the preponderance Q!
This not only strengthens the public
interest, but makes more likely CO.
operation between democratic and
republican prosreSsves for the advance
ment Of the general welfare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
Robbed by Automobiles.

New York, April Oh good
Samaritan's job may be had for noth-
ing by applying to George T. Walker,
OF Lynnhrook. L. ]. At an early hour
today, Walker. returning home in his
automobile runabout, came upon a
stranded touring car, With three men
and woman rs the lucklesS opponents.
The dcrelicts appealed to Walker Tor
aid and he vent with one Of the men 10
a drugstore 70 get gasoline. On the
way hack Walker pocket was picked.
He discovered his loss iustas he was
taking leave OF the part" and made q
public declaration He was then as
saultcd by one 0, the men and knock
ed senseIesS. When he recovered ne
found he had been friskeJ OF his po-
sessions and the connecting plug Of his
auto Ia ken.
Patrick Flynn and Ralph Burris are
under arrest as suspects,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
Rnn Down BY Widow.

Philadelphia april y 4 chase
that began in New York after a merry
dinner party and continued to Atlantic
City. ended TODAY in Philadelphia
when Mrs. Fannie Caldwell, pretty
widow, OF 263 west Seventy second
street. New York, caused the arrest Of
Robert j. Davidson, a young Canadian,
who has been her ardent admirer, but
who she alleges took iewery valued 1T
81 600 from her.
1axicabs and women 5 wit entered
largely into the pursuit from Atlantic
City. After tracing young Davidson to
the seashore, Mrs. Caldwell finally 10.
Gated him late last night in = hotel
there. Finding he was cornercd,
Davidson tried TO fec By taking a
uain. There were no trains out for a
few hours 50 he hired taxicab and
started for Philadelphia, confident be
had shaken the widow from biz
trail. As soon as Mrs. Caldwell learn
cd OF Dayidson's departure, she. too
hiled taxicab
Most ofthe iewelry was recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
EVENING, APRIL
Mr.. CARTER GLASS, who is anxious t

Mr.. CARTER GLASS, who is anxious TO
be elected senator in place OF Mr.. Swan
son. in his announcement, and also 10
his opening speech, states that his can
didacy against Mr.. Swanson was occa-
stoned by what he conceived to De I'M
due and improper activity on the part
of Mr.. Swanson to secure his appoint
ment or election as Senator Daniei 5
successor. He seeks to leave the I'M
p,.s,ion that his candidacy is preripi-
.a,ed in resentment Of some supposed
misconduct OF this kind toward Senator
Daniel. He does not state or specify
in what the misconduct consists. Sen
ator Daniels immediate family, con-
sisting OF his son, son-in-law, and
nephews, are more thoroughly &C
uuainted with the relations which eX-
isted between Senator Daniel and Sena-
for Swanson, and also what tTansplred
during Senator Daniels last illness and
death. than are any others. These,
though living 10 Lynchburg, the home
OF Mr.. Glass, are active and warm sup
porters Of Senator Swanson for election.
Soon after the announcement by MI.
Glass of lis candidacy in opposition TO
Senator Swanson, Mr.. Edward Nj.
Daniel, son OF Senator Daniel, bril-
liant and talented young lawyer
OF Lynchburg, Immediately wrote
Senator Swanson a letter, assuring HIM
that he and the immediate family DIS
claimed all sympathy whatever with
Mr.. GLASS; criticism; that Mr.. Glass
was not yoicing the sentiments OF those
nearest and dearest to Major Daniel
that he had full knowledge of Senator
S8anson's attitude and conduct toward
Senator Daniel and his family during
his last ilness, and entertained for him
only the kindest and most grateful
sentiments; that being cognizant OF
what transpired at the time the crltl-
icism appeared that he did not think
any justified, and that these should not
now be revived; and that Senator DANIEL
most highly esteemed Senator Swanson
in his life time, both as friend and as
a public officer. These expressions OF
opinion were concurred in by other
members of The family close to Senator
Daniel in relation and affection. Thus,
q complete answer to Mr.. GLASS; crlti'
cism, aud bis efforts to pose as Senator
Daniels defender, and hence his sue
cessor, is that those nearest and dearest
to Senator Daniel are the most active
aud staunchest supporters OF Senator
Swanson and opposed to Mr.. Glass.
A vast majority OF the people OF Nlr-
giuia will sympathize with the family
Of Senator Daniel in deprecating that
his grave should be opened &c try to
subserve the purposes Of political
compaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
Murdered BY Urmnken Husband.

Philadelphia, April - -lnfuriated
and strongly under the influence Of
liquor, Harry McGough shot and IN
stantly killed his wife, Mary, at their
home on north Front street, early to-
day
Cornered in the kitchen while the
drnk-crazed husband stood with his
back to the kitchen door, blocking the
only means Of exit, three OF the four
shots fired by the murderer lodged in
the woman's body.
Calmly pocketIng the revolver, Nc
Cough then walked to a nearby police
station and gave himself up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

rendered his resignation to the presi-
dent, and requested that he be re-
lieyed within thirty days. Pierce
served under Former Secretary Balm
ger. Pierce's resignation has been ex-
Dected ever since the Ballinger- Plnchot
CONTROVERSY. He was next to Balllnger
the main figure in the charges OF NAL
administration and discrimination 10
favor OF the Cunningham coal coun-
trymen in Alaska. Pierce took the
stand during the congressional IN
yestigation in support Of Balllnger
late this afternoon President Taft will
omen 1.-The World in Boston" Exposition
at the hub city by telegraph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
NEWS OF THE DAY

That the Jesuit House Of studies,
better known as Woodstock College, at
Woodstock, Baltimore county, Md.
will be abandoned inside of the next
two years, was the announcement made
there yesterday. Property, on which
TO rebuilt the institution has been pur-
chssed in Yonkers, \. y. The struG-
tlre will cost 5000. 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

No trace has been found OF thieves
who yesterday stole trunk containing
$50. 600 worth OF watch cases from an
express wagon in the very heart OF the
business district OF Chicago. The trunk.
completely rihed, was found shortly
afterwards in rock quarry, SIX miles
away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

Friends OF Alfred g. Vanderbilt, "ho
arrived 10 Paris in cognlto from Lon
London. are greatly interested in the
report that he is there to meet Mrs
Smith Hollis Mckim. Many persons
anticipate secret wedding Of the pair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

Lame Shoulder is nearly always due
to rheumatism OF the muscles, and
quickly yields to the free application
OF Chamberlain,s Liniment. For sale
by ". F. Creighton aud Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

Rev. S. 4 Wagner, rector OF St.
AIMS Roman Catholic Church, OF
Phoenixville, Pa, died in St. Josephs
Hospital at Philadelphia today, He
Yas 6S years old,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

The most common cause oflnsoEhia
is disorders OF the stomach. Chamber
Iaiu's Stomach and Liver Tablets cor
rect these disorders and enable you to
sleep. For sale by W. +. Creighton
and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
DRY GOODS.
Boys Clothing

Double-breastcd Suits for large
boys, sizes - TO lG. y manuiac-
urcrS overstock Of 300 suits.
Worth $50 and $500. Choice 49,. Sig
Also in Double-breasted Suits,
sizes Il 10 l.. Positively all $50
and $500 values .............-...-. S2.9-
Pretty styles Of fancy worsteds.
$500 values .............. ......,...s.... S3."-
Stylish Suits in Atwood fabrics,
including Atwood navy blue ser
ges. 5000 values ..- ....... .-.-.-...... SIZE
A limited quantity Of French
worStcdS $500 values. ...-...... ....-.... >5.@s
Juvenile Suits, Russian and Blouse
Effects. Sizes "a TO 10.
\ line Of $500 values IN fancy
ana plain blue effects. Choice Sl2-
Atwood tanries and navy blue
serge. $50 and 500 values. >'.9c
Spring ReeierS, Sizes254 10 "a Large
Selection Of Different Color>
Our 3 % values ...... Sl9s
our 500 values ....-......-. ......... >1.9e
our 500 values ...................>j.9s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22

Lake City, a small town 90 mills
north OF Grand Rapids, Mich, is burn
ing. The loss already reaches over
100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-04-22
SW allBrOS
We deliver parcels daily
to all suburban points.
Telephone and mail orders
receive prompt attention.
BOYS
BLOONER
SUITS

We are showing a large
variety of boys white and
colored Bloomer Suits
Made Of good standard
wash materials, all sizes.
Each 49c, CSC, $l.49,
$l.9S. and s2.49.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
THE TAMWORTH
FOR BACON


Z The Tamworth hog Is not as popular
Al the United States as IL deserves
A few pigs Of this breed were brought
over from England about 30 years ago.
but until the last three or four years
Il was not regarded favorably.
The appearance OF the Tamworth
Is somewhat against H. Its rather
long head does not impress farmers
fayorably. and there Is = general belief
that IL costs more 20 bring Tamworth
70 maturity than almost any other
type. Experiments show. however.
that this claim IL based mainly on
prejudice. for the Tamworth in Canada
has proven itself to be an excellent
and economical feeder
This breed is especially well adapted
10 bacon. because OF its light shoulder.
lis length of side and tendency TO
produce a greater portion OF lean
meat than many other breeds.
When the Tamworth Is crossed on
breeds OF more fattening tendencies.
and with finer bone. say the Berkshire.
II makes an excellent bacon-hog. II
Is claimed by some breeders that the
Tamworth Is the best hacon-hog in
existence. but this may be taken with
a grain OF salt
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
nAsrrruL FEEDING.

Feed has grown 20 be 80 high priced
that wastin9 Il seems like squandering
sold. yet the careless feeder wastes an
enormous amount Of feed every winter
when a little watchfulness and sound
judgement would save Il.
when stock are fed tempting
grain feed before or NJ the same time
they are given their rouglsage ration
they invariably become somewhat
dainty a. q what they eat. picking
cut but the very best of the roughage
end rejecting al the rest.
When this habit IL once formed
stock viii often go hungry rather than
cat what has been picked over and
u hitch really Il very good feed. There
fore. one must sysnmatige his feed
ing in such manner m TO guard against
the habit being termed.
This should in no wire be construed
~ meaning the feeding Of foul or
mury roughass. but ~ the same time
we do advise one 10 feed so as 70 de-
rive the greatest possible PROFITS, con-
ssstent with tho good health o. the
herd. For this reason we should feed
the rnughaEo trsfore the grain or AZ q
time when No know the stock 60 be
hungry enough 60 eat NIL the rough
age containing certain amount OF
nourishmcnt and we consider that the
system saves us a great quantity OF
food supplies every season.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
MUCH SMALL rnrr VINES

successful West virginia rasp.
berry grower Eivea the following
reasons fot muiching;
II prevents the growth of weeds.
Ii retains moisture III the soil.
II adds humus one OF the neccs.
safy clements.
II keeps the fruit clean and prevents
mud III pleEiag time.
II saves labor. the cost Of fnuicning
an acre With forest leaves OF straw not
exceeding SIS.
II prevents deep freezing.
II makes the fruit more solid for
cultivation and better for shipping
purposes.
II prevents the baking OF the soil
caused BY trampine 81 picking time.
II has the disadvantage of cncourng.
ing mice and establishing surface
root system. However. we have not
noticed any serious damage from
either ~ these effects.
The cost OF growing rnspbcrries BY
natures method. a. like to cell u. 4
not very great Picking ~ a nlce job
where there IL no mud. no woods and
where the canes have been properly
pruncd.
Don't leave any old canes standing
in shs nslA - s.ss..t-...--
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03

TIE chief products Of respiration
are the same In plants as IN animals
namely carbon dioxide Commonly
called casbonic acid and water. These
products can be easily shown by plac-
ins one or more apples In a glass far
and covering II tightly. In few
aorif a dewy film viii cover the inner
surface o. the Jar. that In time Will
eoliee. iaio drops which will tr.ckls 20
tEs bottom. On opening the Jar. a
little clear Underwater may be poured
irto !. without touching the fruit. and
tie lime-water win be seen 20 turn
msiky. .uks as IA viii n an animals
breath II forced through IL
The taking up OF oxygen from the
air can also he readily shown BY the
following interesting experiment
In a large basin partially filled with
water set g small support on which
4 paced an apple ana a small open
Dish containing a solution Of caustlc
scds Or potash. The apple should not
touch the water nor the eaus'ie sciu-
ton. covcr the support and is con-
tents By a larre bell Kia~ OF vide Jar
With rs NOUN wholly IN the water
Now a. fae apple breaihes IN the oxy-
zen or ne ali. ans oscashes out car
bonlc acid. ths latter VIII be absorbed
by tire caustic saiut.sL Nk'ie water
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
lEltCv FOR SI.ws-RG
cr2N

~when corn Il to ~ Stocked IN the
field. u should BE- thoroughly ripe be-
fore being cut. as too early cuiting
Affects both the yield AMI the quality
Of the grain.
The shurk on the ears sn.uld he
turning yellow, II not already dry: the
latter l. preferable. even " tho lover
blades are overripe.
"a frame should he provided Tor
shocking the corn. which may he con
struetcd ~ follows Nall t'Tn pieces
~ orc.hy.slx-ipch material nye feet
long 20 ere cnfsof two-by-,hree-ineh
seantiing ten feet long. nore an inch
hole three o. four feet from The ead
~ the scantiing 10 ehie. the legs have
hren nailed. and insert IN iron rod
~ something similar, Let The free
erd 81 the .cantllng rcsi on tire
ground. the other end 4. u course.
supported by the nnc-ty.sfs p'cre.
WIN thu Iron rod thrust through the
hale. me device 4 ready for use.
"~be corn is placed IN the four riFhi
nnries formed ~ the scantilngs and
the iron rod. four Or fise or ais bundles
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
GROWING sUNFL0WERs

Sometimes they are threshed by
running them through an ordinary
separator while some farmers con-
struct a wooden wheel hanging on
supports like a grind-stone. on the
sides OF the wheel nails are driven
quite thickly and as the wheel turns
round the heads OF the sunflowers are
held against them and the seeds are
thus removed.
The seeds must be thoroughly dry
before being stored. They can be
saved in sacks or small bins and must
be kept perfectly dry or they viii
quickly spoil.
An acre Of good land viii produce
about 1000 to 1900 pounds q seed.
n ground and mixed with other
grains II adds to the palatability and
favor OF other stoekfoods.
The large seeded variety y best for
poultry and stock while the small
seeded varieties gre nsed more Tor the
off This oil Is sometimes used for
the table and also for candle making
Manufacturers o. poultry and stock
feeds are the buyers.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
THE FALL WER-WORM

In the Fall the unsightly webs Of
this insect are seen all over the land.
The adult. a little white moth. lays
its eggs on the leaves OF fruit and
other trees and plants early In
summer
The young caterp.Ilars spin the pro-
tccfive web. They are Of pale yell
low. with long hairs. two black rows
down the body. and n black head.
These worms will quickly destroy a
tree and should be burned az soon as
they appear. because after they have
eaten the leaves they drop TO the
ground and spin little cocoon within
which they hide themselves and then
change back 90 the chry9ils state.
There are two brncds II this insect
ia the south every. year and one IN
the north
Spraying with Paris green when the
worms are very young VIII destroy
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03

hclue placed IN each o. thsse corners
With the butts set well oul % the
hottosn. care should BE taken 90
avold settling the bundles toe straight
and 10 see that the corn + evenly dis
tslbnted throughout the shock.
"a little negligence rieht here VIII
keen ono busy rcsctging the shock.
The other extreme Il 10 be guarded
AGAINST alec. ~ the contents u the
ahoch viii damage more or less unless
the work Is done 40 ~ 10 turn on the
water.
"Too much care cannot he exercised
IN shocking tho corn. a little alotenlS
work IN this operation will ruin tns
product. even " AL the other con
flt.ona for a good artlcie are met.
Failure AZ this point more thar
anything elac. n responsible for ~
prejudice against this method o.
handling the corn crop. II the stalk'
are wet ana moldy. the resulting pro
dnct win he disappointing. regardless
Of the care which has been exercised
IN the previous and subsequent hand
llng OF the crop"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
BUGS ARE WORSE THAN
FIRE

There are insects whose methods OF
attack are so obscure and covert that
they are not usually discovered at all
by the ordinary farmer, who simply
knows at the end of the year that
hts crops have not done well and the
year has been an Improbable one for
him.
Perhaps some Of the wheat straw
worms have attacked his wheat and
the result has only shown in the
shriveled condition and light weights
of the kernels. with no apparent con-
nection between the two. Z
His corn has not grown we'll, the
ears are short and not well filled out
at the tips, precisely as II his land
was. lacking in fertility or a drouth
had prevailed. and he may lay the
loss 10 either the weather or his land,
whereas 1t was the corn root worm
that ruined his crop. a nest that he
might easily have avoided.
! His timothy meadow has died out,
and he does not know why IL should
have done so, when had he looked
carefully about the roots he would
have found the short winged form of
the chinch bug present there In
myriads.
Such losses as these are not con-
sidered at all and do not enter
into consideration. either by the farm
err or statistician, unless they are OF
such magnitude as TO devastate large
areas OF country.
Here we have a financial loss, fall
ling upon a single industry nearly
three times as great as that caused
by fire, and to ask II such factor
should hesreckoned upon and care
fully considered by those engaged II
that industry appears almost ride
ulous.
II would seem to go without sayins
that such elements should not only
receive most careful consideration
but, every effort should be made By
I farmers 70 familiarize themseive:
without the minutest details in ordei
TO by every possible means protec
themselves against Ioss.-F. NJ. Web
ster.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03

sunnower seed Is used mainly for
birds and poultry as feed. Il u
native Of Kansas and the far Western
country.
sunfiowers can be grown in any
good corn land. but II takes the nitro
gen out OF the soil in great quantities
and therefore the crop should not be
repeated on the same soil.
Plant with a drill or corn planter
as you would corn in rows about y
feet apa4s The seeds,should be three
or forr inches apart in drills and
thinned later on TO about rs inches.
II requires from six to IL pounds
OF seed per acre and Il should be
planted little shailower than corn.
The cultivation must be very shallow
50 IS not TO disturb the roots. After
the plants arc in bloomspinch on all
but three or four heads. Harvest be-
fore the seeds are fully ripe as they
begin 70 shatter early and II is also
difficult 10 protrct them from the
birds which fail upon them in great
fiocks.
II IL not easy 20 harvest the sun
flower AZ they shattcr SO easily.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-11-03
CARE OF THE FARM Flock

Instead Of selling the best mothers
we should devote attention 10 COM
diiioning them for the mating season
Some make the mistake of feeding
the ewes n highly concentrated ration
81 fat-producing feeds 10 bring them
10 a good nesh-producing too rapidly.
but this often proves detrimental 10
their breeding qualities.
The hest ration for this purpose A.
one made up largely Of pasture and
forage crops and the grain produced
on the farm. Many breeders feed
some ~ the very highly concentrated
hy-produets feeds hut my experience
has been that oats. barley. wheat and
very little corn ~ better for the
ever at this time
II given plenty ~ pasture and for
age the ewes can We kept IN feah.
gaining condition 49, very little al.
dltional grain feed. n the season
Is exceedingly dr. u viii pay 10 supply
supplemental feeds AZ once.
A little dry roughaee h eaten With
great relish and many sheep owners
feed dry ration once day. thus
getting the ewes gradually aceustom.
"a 70 the dry ration before they arr
placed In winter quarters This prov.
idcs AGAINST dcranglnr tho ewes digcs.
tive organs and moa'fics the Influence
" the sudden change In feed.
Many successful men find that theli
ewes take N better flesh aud hula
their condition during the mating per,
Tod much better than whom they mus
depend entirely mon green and sue.
cuient feeds While rood pasture and
forage crops viii gease cacs to tax,
on 1csh rapidly. they arr not sufficient
for ewes thai are run down IN ticsf
and vitality.