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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

TIE proposition to amend the con-
stitution to permit the election OF SEN
ators by direct vote is facing defeat.
The pending resolution in the Senate,
which was made the unfinished bust
ness Friday, after a dramatic battle
between the old guard and coalition
of young western republicans and demo.
Gratis, cannot be passed under existing
conditions. The G2 votes, comprising
tho required two-thirds, are not ~
sight, as many senators are hesitating
about casting their votes to change the
constitution so well framed by the
fathers. Senator Lodge yesterday made
a strong point against the proposed
amendment when in forceful speech
he gave warning that this contemplated
change strikes at the very foundation OF
the reprcsentive government designed
by the constitution. Reduced to its SIM
plest terms, he said, the plan is merely
proposition to turn the Senae into
another House Of Representatives with
two congressman elected at large from
each state. Such move he regarded
rs dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

TIE ground hog weather OF Sunday
night and yesterday has been followed
by crisp temperature and clear sky.
This vicinity, however, escaped the
rigors which prevailed in the west. The
snowstorm which struck Chicago early
Sunday filled the streets with huge
drifts. delaying railroad transportation
and temporarily tying up street car and
elevated train service. The loss IN
Chicago to traction companies, tele-
graph and telephone companies, and
the city is estimated at $1,000, 900.
Nearly eight and a half inches OF snow
fell, but as the storm was accompanied
by a high wind, many Of the streets
outside OF the loop are blocked by drifts
several feet high and reaching from
curb to curb. The situation became
worse last night, when the temperature
dropped to freezing and sleet covered
the drifts with ice, which can be re-
moved only with difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Great Cooking Main.

Monroe, La, Feb. With repre-
sentatives from fifteen states, including
many from California, Illinois and
Maine, a cock main. advertised, as the
greatest event OF its kind since the
civil war, opened recently in Il big. tent
at the rear OF Forsythc Park, just out.
side OF the city limits. Among those
present were bankers, lawyers. doctors
and planters. Thousands OF dollars
have been brought in by these visitors.
The chief event OF the day was n seven
teen-cock main with side bet of 81 900
and 500 bet on each battle. The con-
testants were J. II. Crook, OF Valiant,
Okla. and w. l.. Allen, OF Lorman,
Miss. Allen won the main.
Other bets on the days events prob
ably run the total up 10 SO, 900. The
tournament proper began Monday, De
cembcr y, and ran throughout the
week. There were probably 1000
chickens here. Dick and Emmett
Ramsey, OF Monroe, who for many
years have been interested in game
chickens, were largely instrumental III
bringing this big event to Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Relief for Famine Sufferers.

Marking, China, Feb. For the
relief Of the two millions OF famine
sufferers, the provincial authorities OF
Anhui and Kiang su provinces today
authorized the expenditure OF 400, 600
and 100000 taels respectively, a total
OF $3.50, COO, in gold. This, it is con-
ceded by all familiar with the famine
situation, is but a beginning.
1t is planned to give the starving
men employment, by which they may
earn sufficient to buy food. This plan
will be difficult because disease and
hunger have SO wasted the entire popu-
lation Of north Anhui and Kiang Su.
London, Feb. IA Reuter- dispatch
today from Pekin says that there have
been 1000 deaths from the plague in
Manchuria and China, and that the
gravity of the situation is unreliered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING. FEB. Z

So FAR as an aeroplane can discover.
General Hoyt, the commander OF the
Department Of Texas, will probably
soon be in position to determine the
facts as to the activities Of the insur-
gents along the Mexican border. at
present, owing to conflicting reports
and absurd and extravaganza claims on
the part OF the different leaders and
their public mouth-pieces, the United
States army officers who are endeavor-
ing to maintain the neutrality law IN
force on the Mexican border find the
task difficult one, and the troops are
continually making wild goose chases
after military expeditions reported to
be crossing the Rio Grande, which
rarely materializc. In the meantime,
when the troops are on these false
scents, it is presumed that armed parties
make their way across the river at I'M
guarded points. General Wood, chief
OF staff, announces that at least one
aeroplare will be employed in observs'
ton work along the Rio Grande. The
War Department has accepted the ten
der of Robert Collier o! one OF his new
Wright biplanes, which is now in New
York, and this will be rushed to the
Mexican border by express and turned
over to General Hoyt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
-krchbishpp RYAN EnfprOyinr.

Philadelphia, Feb. S.-Continued
improvement marked the condition OF
Archbishop Ryan today. He passed
a comfortable night and is gradually
gaining strength.
The attending physicians believe
now that the venerable prelate has q
chance to recover. They have re-
Trained from offering encouragement
because OF the danger OF relapse.
But, in view OF the remarkable1sital.
ity the archbishop has shown and his
steadily increased strength, they today
admitted there is as light bssis for
hope,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Saws President Has Cnut.

Baltimore, Feb. THAT President
Taft is suffering from the govt is the
discovery OF Mrs. Elizabeth Cherry,
pastor Of the Divine Church of Science
here. Whether the president knows
that he has the govt is not plain, but
in letter to him Mrs. Cherry says:
Il have learned that you are SUI
fcrer from govt. All the hot mustard
baths and all the hot water in the world
will not cure you. Don't rely on foolish
remedies, but be advised by divine
healer, who can cure you ofany malady
within one week"
Mrs. Cherry suggests that President
Taft send for her and permit her to
cure him. All you need is faith, "
she says.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
INSULT ENDS IN SHOOTING.

Shot four times and instantly killed
by Mrs. n. H. Hayes,a young woman,
in her home at Tabor, n. c., Sunday
evening, Robert NJ. Floyd, a promi-
nent churchman and member OF the
senior class at the South Carolina
Medical College, in Charleston, hes
dead at his home, in Conway.
Much mystery surrounds the killing.
Floyd arrived in Tabor early in the
evening and was invited to the Hayes
house by Mr.. Hayes, who was an old
friend. A few minutes later four
shots rang out, and, rushing in, the
husband found his wife with the re-
voIver in her her hand while Flody's
dead body lay at her feet.
He insulted me and killed him"
was her simple statement. Floyd's was
thirty years old and we'll educated.
Mrs. Hayes, the slayer OF the young
man, is prominently connected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Democratic Senators advise William
Z. Chiffon to secure another vote to
remove any doubt OF his legal election
By the West Virginia Legislature.
The War Department will not aban-
don Fort McHenry, near Baltimore,
after the present garrison departs for
the Philippines next summer.
Mrs. Leslie Carter, the actress, has
been adIudicated bankrupt on the
petition filed against her in New York
and the case has been sent to a referee in
bankruptcy.
While his wife was in the room
Frederick c. Smith, 4 confectioner of
Annapolis, put q revolver in his
mouth yesterday, pulled the trigger
and died. He had been melancholy.
Pleading guilty to charges of wreck
ing the American Trust Company, DR..
]. Kinnean Crawford and Joseph s.
Crawford, brothers, and vice president
and secretary treasurer, respectively,
Of The institution, were each sentenced
yesterday to three years in the county
prison and fined $500.
In making the declaration OF faith
King George in opening Parliament
yesterday used for The first time the
amended form adopted at the last scs-
sion of parliament aud which omits the
traditional reference to the Catholic
Church, which was offensive to the adj
hercntS OF that faith.
Five lashcs on his bare back and two
months in jail was the sentence impos-
cd 5Y Judge Duffy in tho criminal court
OF Baltimore yesterday on George (.
Wooden for assauItng his wife and ter
ribly mu'iating her face with knife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Fire in a StorehOuse.

Somerville, n. j., Feb. IA fire
which destroyed WOODEN goods and
raw material valued at $50, 900 broke
out in the storehouse OF the Somerset
Manufacturing Company at Raritan
early today. 1t was only by work on
the part of the combined fire depart
ments CT Raritan and Someryille that
the blaze was kept from destroying the
main buildings.
The firemen were badly handicapped
by frozen fire hydrants. About every
hydrant connected with the city water
supply in the vicinity OF the mill was
found to be out of commission. The
fire will throw hundreds of operators
out OF employment temporarily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

Archbishop Ryan was no;iccab!y i'm
proved yesterday and his physicians
are inclined to believe that he has Il.
chance to recover. They state, how
ever that his heart is practically worn
out" When he learned for the first
time OF the serious illness OF Protestant
Episcopal Bishop Whitaker, a friend OF
many years, Archbishop Ryan said; L
must call to see him." He sent q
message Of sympathy. Bishop Whita-
ker was also much improved today and
received several visitors. He learned
for the irst time OF the illness of Arch
bishop Ryan and dictated a note OF
sympathy 10 the Catholic prelaie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Injured by Explosion.

Jamaica, L. L., Feb, Five men
we're fatally and seventeen others badly
burned when can OF hydro-carbon
exploded on n Long Island train near
here today. The men were shoveling
snow fran the railway tracks. a bag
gage car was standing on siding.
Attached 10 the rear OF it was tank
containing five gallons OF hydro-carbon
which was being used to melt snow
from the third rail pockets. 1t is be-
lieved that one OF the men dropped a
lighted match near the tank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Desperate Negro Captured.

Raleigh, \. c., Feb. After
having stolen forty revolvers, several
shot guns and a quantity OF ammuni-
ton, numbering deputy Sheriff Num-
ford, wounding Police Chief Glover
and creating a reign of terror in the
section OF Wilson, for almost week,
Gus Stutson, q desperate negro, who
was captured at Selma is now lodged
in the Wilson Jail. George West, another
negro, and leader Of the gang of pilla.
gers and murders, is still at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Harry Wilson, young married ms

Harry Wilson, young married man
of Atlantic City, set new style Sum
day night when be took off his wife's
slipper With which to spank her. The
two started quarrel on the street, and
Wilson, after vsinly searching for
something with which to bit his wife,
grabbed her, snatched off her slipper,
and was beating her when her screams
attracted help. Police and citizens
parted the couple. The wife protested
xhen some of the rescuers started to
punch the husband. He was locked up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

In addition to being soldier, Lord
Decies is one OF the most prominent
sportsmen in England. He owns a
small racing stable and is known rs a
cricket and football player, hunter
and boxer.
The country seats over which Lady
Decies will be mistress are kilcorney,
Ireland; Seton Park, Slaugll, England,
and Deresford Lodge, Kent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

any other public building in Rochester
again. Emissaries OF socialism through
out the civilized world are endeavoring
to interest the rising generation in their
dangerous cbimeras. The mayor OF
Rochester has taken proper action and
his example should be followed in other
cities. We want no red flags in the
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Scandal WillDeyelop.

Toronto, Ont, Feb. The mail,
the leading conservative organ, today
prints. !, despatch from Montreal de-
claripg that American interests sup
piled liberal agents in Canada with
funds TO advance the cause OF recipro-
city and that big scandal will develop
in parliament.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Storm Warning,

Boston, Feb. THE local weather
bureau today issued the following;
Continue northeast storm warn
ings. a disturbance Off the New
Jersey coas! will cause brisk to high
northeast to northerly winds with snow
ibis afternoon and tonight,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Earthquake Shock.

Cleveland, o., Feb The seisno
gragh OF Father Odenbach, at St 1gna-
thus College, today showed another
earthquake shock which began at $50
last night, reaching maximum inten-
sity at s: So: 20 and continuing until
s 40. The distance indicated was about
two thousand miles, but it was not be-
lieved the shock was violent enough to
have done any damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
IS a public address in schoolhouse,

IN puUilc auulesS III sEuOoluouoe,
in Rochester, n. Y, Saturday night,
keuric H. Shedd, professor OF German
in the University OF Rochester, lauded
the red flag Of socialism, to the dispara.
cement OF the Stars and Stripes. The
red flag" he said, lis broader and
deeper than the Stars and Stripes or
the flag OF any other country. The
red flag stands for brotherhood, while
the flags OF other countries stand for
war" Mayor Hiram H. Edgerton an
nounces that the professor will not be
sllowed to spesk ia . PUBLIC seaqsl or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
New York Stock Market.

New York, February THE market
was left to take care ofitself by the inter-
ests that have been identified for several
weeks with the most important opera
tions of the bull side and ~ large propos.
itiou of the business In the first hour
and of personal appearance.
After the first hour there was continued
pressure against the market, and on
profit taking nearly all the important is
sues sustained moderate losses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07
Icrry nfcGnrcrn Ill.

Ho. Springs, Ark, Feb. Terry
McGovern, ouce king OF the feather
weights, is fighting what may be his
last great battle. The Brooklyn Ter
ror" is confined to his room in local
hotel, and although John Cullen, who
brought him here last Friday, refuses
to say what is the nature Of his ailmcnt
he admits the fighter TO be in critical
condition. No one is allowed to see
the sick fighter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

Harry 8. Hardness, the millionaire
aviator OF Pasadena, CAL. made the
first fight in history this morning as
an aerial messenger in time OF war,
bearing dispatches from the govern
mant 70 American field troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

Rushing to the defense of his mother
and sister, Edward Frederick, aged ID;
shot and wounded Alvin Newlin, aSeh
%, at the Frederick home at Marsha!t0n'
near Wilmington, Del, last night. NeT-
lin was taken to the Delaware Hospltu:
Sewlih had attacked young FredeIick II
sister and was choking her, whcn ~
fired at the man SCATTERING bis rlsA'
SeRlls vas later arrsstsa, M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

Great bargains in SHOES this week
at J. A, Marshall l. Bros, 422 King
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-02-07

stay before sailing Tor England. where
Lady Decies plans social career Of
the greatest prominence.
The great disparity in the ages of
Lord and Lady Decies added note
of interest to their wedding. Lord
Decies, whose full name is John Graham
Hope de Ia Poer Beresiord, Baron
Deces, Of County Waterford, Ireland,
first met Miss Gould while he was ex-
hibiting horses at the New York show
several years ago. She was then in
short dresses, but it was seen at the
outset that he was greatly interested in
the child. as she then was.
Lord Decies, who is only two years
younger than his fatherin-law, has
seen much service as a soldier, having
been in the Bocr campaign. Being an
engaging conversationalist, it was
suggested that his stories OF his travels
and fighting may have won the heart |
Of Miss Viyien, for Lord Decies was q
frequent guest OF the Goulds at their
Georgian Court and town residences.
Lord Deces, however, denied the i'm
parchment that he had played Othello
to Miss Gould's Desdemona.
Lord Decies himself thought it
nothing unusual that man OF a
should wish to marry girl OF is.
Why, I'm not old" ne said to the
NeI York interriewers. In England
q man OF A, especially if he has lived
actively in the open air, as have done,
is considered right in bis prime.
Differences in ages such as between Miss
Gould and me, are very common 10
Rngland.H |
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-25
IN A GYPSY CAMP.

Elizabeth was a girl ten years old.
She lived in the suburbs of a great
city with her parents. They We're a
wealthy family and Elizabeth had al
most everything she wanted.
T. On a summer afternoon Elizabeth
went to town. She had to go past a.
gypsy camp. The gypsies were camp
ing in patch of woods and when she
got to the place where the gypsies
were camped she was startled by see-
ing gypsy woman standing at gate.
The woman coaxed her into the camp.
Elizabeth was startled to see so many
children, and yet she was glad, too
For supper, the gypsies had bacon,
brown bread and coffee. Elizabeth was
not used to simple food like this.
When night came, Elizabeth was
given bed on comforts on the ground
She did not sleep. for thinking OF her
kind parents at home, who were think
ing Of her.
At last the morning came, and
breakfast was awaiting her. They had
to eat about the same as the night be-
fore.
The gypsies demanded large sum
of money to be put near a tree This
sum was put there by Elizabeth's par
ents and she was returned home to her
parents all right, with the exception
that her nice clothes were soiled.
Nellie Hadden, aged H.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-25
A NIGHT AFTER cooNs

In olden times almost every farmers
boy had some experience with coons.
But, don't think very many do now
adays.
Coons are great lovers Of green
corn just after it is glazed, or when
the corn is too ripe for roasting. One of
the farmers had a large field of corn
near piece Of new land near to the
woods. The farmer had chopped,
logged and burned and broke the tim
ber to prepare the land for cultivating
and now he had been plowing and
hoeing among the stumps all through
the hot summer. a "+&
The coons had been bothering all
this while. We have taken our dogs
and killed three coons already, but
they torment worse than ever.
At last. however, we decided to have
a grand hunt. The party consisted of
eight boys and six dogs. We took with
us fixe axes, three guns and basket
Of lunch. 1t was a dark, chilly night,
just right for coon hunting.
On arriving at the field we decided
to go to the south side Of the field,
which was nearer to the woods. We
hoped to drive the coons into the open
field. There We would have a better
chance to catch them.
We were not in the field very long
when one Of the dogs gave a quick,
short yelp. Then we knew he was on
the track Two of the boys started
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-25
there lived an Indian brave, his squaw

there lived an Indian brave, his sQuaw
and their little boy. Osceola.
They were very intelligent Indians,
and; lived on a tract OF land. which they
called ranch but what We would have
said was farm, # }5f.
Osceola was a very happy boy, for
on his thirteenth birthday. which mad
Just passed, his father had given him
an air rifle, Of which he was. very
proud.
There was large sycamore tree,
close to the door in which TWO req
birds had their nest, and in which
Osceola took much interest. This was
the third yearSthe birds. had built their
nest In that tree, and they were quite
tame now. When he would go to bed
In the attic and hear the rain patter
on the roof, or the leaves rustllng
above his head, he knew that the little
birds, were safe and snug. There were
four wee birds in the nest now ana
when Osceola would climb into the
tree to see them he wished that he
might feed them, for, they looked SO
hungry, but he always refra1ned for
he knew, that the father and mother
knew more about it than he did. -, &
A week later white man, his wife
and their little boy came to visit at
Osceola's home. He showed the little
white boy how to use his gun and they
often shot at targets but not at any
living thing for Indians do not kill
only for food. He also showed him the
red birds in the sycamore tree.
One morning Osceola's father asked
him to plant potatoes for him, SO he
gave the gun to the white boy, to play
with until he came back.
When he had his work done, and he
and his father were returning to the
house, he saw the white boy with the
gun pointed at something in the tree.
He yelled and ran but alas! he was too
late for the little boy had pulled the
trigger, and flash Of red was seen
through the green leaves, and then on
the ground lay the pretty red mother.
Osceola snatched the gun, me kill,
pale face" he said, but his father took
the gun away from him, for he knew
Osceola would be as good as his word.
The white lady was very angry with
Osceola and she told his mother that
she was going home that afternoon,
Better go Osceola, won't forget, red;
bird" said the squaw and SO they left.
Osceola- a grown man now is one of
the Indian leaders and lives in fine
palace butsin the nesting season of the
year he always goes back to his old
home and dreams away the time in the
shade of the old sycamore tree. AS his
Indian mother said he has never for.
gotten the red bird.
A Junior,
Ruth Goltry, age Is,
P.rS. This is my school composition.
Russell, Iowa. = > H.. 49, 80
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1911-11-25

Maggie Tulliver was about Is years
OF age. ~ ,.,,
Her mother was dead and she lived
with her father and brother Tom.
Mrs. Tulliver died when Maggie was
five years old. Maggie lived with her
aunt until she was IA years old. When
her father took her home to 40 MS
work for him and Tcm. Mr.. Tulliver
was very kind to Maggie. He let her
have anything she wanted. - d.
One day Maggie ccaxed Tom to go
and live with the gypsies. Ten told
her that the gypsie never did any
thing but steal. Maggie would not
believe what Tom told her.
The very next day Maggie get ready
to visit the gypsy camp. She pttJ her
thimble and embroidery scissors III
her pccket to take with her. 1t was
long walk for such a weak girl as
she was. AS soCr- as tie men in from
the country Maggie showed ner tEinl-
BILE and scissors to the men. women
and children. One CT the men kept
her thimble and returned her cissors.
Soon as it began to get dark Maggie
wanted to start home.
When she got home she told her
father and Tom where she had been
Tom then asked Maggie if she did
not believe what he tod her if the
gypsies did not steal. Maggie then
said that she was never going to look
at a gypsy again.
| would like to exchange post cards
with any OF the juniors.
Edith Hollenbeck, Age Is.
Eldon, Iowa, Route No. 2