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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-28
Asks $4,000 for wounded Heart.

DE-. Thatcher. veterinary. phone 89Os.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-28
DR.. Craige. 818 Mills; phone 212o.

DR.. Ebert. Dentist. 21s-2lS Mills Bldg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
JUSTICE HUGHES'S QUERY.

The question whether the United
States government should tax the gen
eral public to support superanuated
ministers of the Methodist Church, was,
in effect, raised yesterday in New York
by Justice Charles f. Hughes, Of the
United States Supreme Court, as head
OF the commission which heard repre-
sentatives OF publishing houses protest
against the proposed increase OF the
postal rate on advertising matter in
magazines. Justice Hughes cvinced
much interest in the church side OF the
publishing probleni. +. r. Graham,
who appeared to plead the cause OF the
Methodist Book Concern, argued that
the proposed rate increase would neces-
state the suspension OF many publ
cations, the profits of which go to SUI
perauuated ministers and their willows
and children. well" suggested
Chairman Hughes, after some leading
questions, do you think that the su,
peranuated ministry Of the Methodist
Church should be supported by the
United States -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
0VERCANE OBSTACLES.
Charlotte, N. c., Relieved from Water
Famine-.-Normal Conditions
|! Prevailed

Overcoming obstacles that might
we'll have dismayed city thrice its
size. Charlotte, n. c., has conquered
the forces of nature, and by artificial
means has solved the water supply
problem. Last night a generous supply
of pure water was flowing through the
mains, the sewerage system is complete
and the means OF fire protection are
more adequate than before the water
was shut off last Friday.
The big reservoir, holding 100000
gallons is full. Stewards Greek is
flowing 100000 into the settling basins,
while water trains from the Catawba,
on regulars schedule, augmented by
the supply from neighboring towns,
bring the daily supply from outside
sources to nearly 100000 gallons
day. Connection was made today
with Briar Creek, which will fur
uish nearly 1000, 900 gallons daily. and
this will be held in reserve in the event
OF continued drought.
Reports from outlying points inii-
cate little Improvement, so far rs crops
arc concerned, or 10 the prospects o! the
towns that arc facing water problems,
but from today Charlotte people will
have forgotten that they ever expe-
rienced the inconvenience Of q water
famine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
GOOD ROADS OBJECT LESSONS.

As has heretofore been stated in
the Gazette, tho citizens of this section
will be given a fine Opportunity to
learn about the Importance Of good
roads and the best methods Of build
ing and keeping them in good repair
when the rnal Improvements train
bciua operated by ti,e South, RI Rail-
way AMI affiliated lines working in
conjunction with the United States
Office OF Public Roads visits Alexan-
dria on Monday next at $50 !, III.
The train consists q lecture aud dem
onatration coaches equipped with a
stereoptcon, exhibits and working
mGd. IS.
The road Improvement train will be
on the road continuously all the sum
mer and fall, completing an extensive
tour over ,i.r Wit, IL south at Richmond
1T a good road. convention to be held
there IN o t..hrr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
GENEROUS CIT IS.
Acknowledgment of Contributions to
Anti-TubsrcuIosis Society---Re-
port of Visiting Nurse.

The Alexandria Anti-Tuberculosis
Society wish to thank those who so gen.
orously responded to their appeal for
contributions to a Milk and Ice
Fund" Not only was there liberal
response in money, but fresh eggs were
also sent, These were at once sent to q
patient for whom the doctor had pre-
scribed eight day.
Through the generous offer of tue
Mutual Ice Company, it will be pos
sible for the nurse to administer aid to
many cases found by her.
The report OF the visiting nurse for
July shows 204 visits to have been
made by her during that month"; sew
eral OF her patients having received
loan OF sheets and gowns from the
loan closet.
In addition to the work OF the visit
ing nurse, the society is now paying
$40 month for the board of two pa
tients at the state sanatorium. It can
readily be seen that 10 be in position to
help such incipient cases as wish to 60,
and who will be received at the sana-
torium, it is necessary to have fund
available; large membership would
easily create this fund. The annual
dues are only one dollar, and every one
interested in the work is asked to join
the society. Dues may be sent to Miss
Fanny Herbert, treasurer, or to Miss
Lulu House, chairman Of the member
ship committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
FLAG PRESENTATION.

The flag presented to the Washing
ton Junior Artillery in 1912 and car
ried by that organization during It's
existence, was donated to the Assori.
alton of Oldest Inbabitanis Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia last night. a letter
giving the history Of the lag, signed
IAN Old Tuner" accompanied the
gift. The same donor presented the
association ai!h m invitation to the
Polk inaugural ball Of lSI3, a Harri.
son jubilee medal from the Harrison
Jubilee at Bunker Hill III $40. sew
eral letters regarding the Junior Ar
tillery, AID clippings from the Alesan=
dria Gazette and Daily Advertiser
of April %, 1910. One OF the clip
pings has reference To the Junior Artil-
lery.
The Junior Artillery flag was made
by the sister OF Capt. Williams. of tho
junior corps, an was presented bv the
women living un Missouri avenue,
Washington. 1t was carried hy Ensign
Foy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
EAGLES EXCURSION A SUCCESS.

The excursion Of Alya Aerie Of
Eagles to Marshall Hall yesterday was
greatly enjoyed by the many who pat
ronized it. Tie steamer Charles Ma
calStrr left o. her lat trip shortly after
seven O'Clock in The evening, when
many who had been unable to g. down
during the day availcd themselves of
the opportunity of enjoying = moon
light rifle on the river rs well as to
enjoy the amusement features at
Marshall Hall All returned at . late
hour
A tive-piece silver tea -et awaits the
holder Of the ticket $3.50. This
number was drawn yesterday at Mar
shall Hall, but, SO far, the winner of
the set has not appeared to claim the
prize. 1t is valued at $40. The ques-
ton Of the most popular Eagle was not
decided and will not probably hc settled
for the next few weeks. The member
who has sold the greatest number OF
tickets will be adjusted the most
popular member. Ii is estimated that
fully 5000 people patroniz-d The ex-
cur,ion. a large number Of whom
came from Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03

with two out in the last half Of the
inning two OF the Washington players
reached the bases, and Al Selbach,
who at that time was great hitter,
came to bat believe Clark Griffith
was pitching for us. At any rate Sci
bach hit fast high ball and hit so
far and so hard that it looked as II 1t
would go entirely over the centerfeld
fence. believe everyone in the
stands who saw the bali start thought
Il ended the game and gave Washing
ton the victory. Some Of the Chicago
players watched the ball, then turned
and started of the geld, thinking 1t
was useless 10 remain.
1t happened that Arson had fined
Lang 500 that morning for some al
legged fraction Of the rules. Lange
was in center field. When he saw the
ball hit he turned until his back was
directly toward the field and started
straight out, sprinting as hard as he
could. He was an immense man and
ran like 4 deer. think l never saw
him run as fast as he did then. He
did not look to see where the ball was
going, but tore on and on. Actually
he seemed to be running after the ball
and catching up with It. Just as the
ball was passing over his head and
falling out Of reach LANCE turned his
face upward, saw the ball, threw UP
his hands and leaped after 1t. The
ball struck his hands. LANCE turned a
complete somersault and while up
side down his body crashed against
the center field fence. The entire
fence shocks as his 225 pound
smashed against It. The boards of one
panel cracked and broke and an in
slant later Lange crawled out Of the
wreckage OF the fence panel and held
up the ball
That crowd was stunned. For a
whole minute, it seemed, not a person
yclled-and then everyone yelled at
once. | remember Wagner and Nick
Young ana yelled together and beat
each other on the backs, unable TO
speak for sheer amazement at the
wonderful feat The crowd, disap-
pointed as il was over the defeat OF
WASHINGTON, stood and cheered LANCE
for five minutes while he limped back
to the bench.
Il was a marvellous catch, and 1t
saved Lange the 500, as Arson re-
mitted the fine as soon as he could
speak to the big center fielder
Copyright 1911, b. w. g. Chapman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
cite / I'll
GREATEST 81
PLAY ! .|.x*1
EVER SAN2l
/. LAS TOl;D'TO
flu6h S.TlllRrf0n
BY JAMES A. HART.
BY JAMES A. HART.
Former President and Owner Chicago
Club and for Years One OF the
Leading Geniuses in
Baseball.

There isn't bit Of doubt in my
mind as to which OF the tens OF thou
sands Of plays l witnessed was the
greatest 1t was play made by BIZ
LANCE when he was playing center
field for the Chicago club many years
ago. 1t was made in Washington and
In the tenth inning Of hard fought
ball game.
The game had been close and eXctt-
ing all the way. | happened to be sit.
ting with Earl Wagner, then owner
of the Washington club, Uncle Nick
Young and some others, and years aft
erward every man who was In our
party agreed the play to be the great
est he ever witnessed.
Chicago had scored one run in the
first Of the tenth inning and seemed
to have the game well in hand, when
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
ASSAILANT STILL AT LARGE.

The police are searching for q negro
who early yesterday afternoon attacked
L. A. Weber, one.armed man, 60
years old, of Wheeling, w. Va. Weber
is in the Alexandria Hospital with both
bones OF his right leg broken and his
face terribly bruised and cut. The negro,
it is now stated, after driving away
some boys who we're annoying the old
man, who was seated near Spring Park
asked Weber for a drink OF whisky
When he told the negro that he had no.
whisky, Weber declares, he was as
saulted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
Personal.

Mr.. w. A. Ferguson and his son,
German, are spending their vacation at
Wilkerson's.
Mrs. Frank Mcbride, who came to
this. city to attend the funeral OF her
late. aunt, Mrs. Blanche Berkeley, has
returned 10 her homo in Rutherford,
N. j.
Miss Vera Germond is visiting friends
in.Staunton.
Mrs. S. +. Danenhower has gone to
Ocean City, Md.
E. T. Price, the city auditor, is
spending his vacation at Asbury Park,
N. J.
B. f. Penn isconfned to his home By
sickness.
Mr.. L. S. Leadbeater has gone on a
weeks vacation to New York City and
Red Bank, N. j.
Mrs. Bette Watkins Rosson has
left Atlantic City and is now visiting in
Newark, n. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
TO ENDORSE Mr.. MARTIN.
Demonstration Planned to Take
Place in Charlottesville on
Monday.

Elaborate plans are in the making
for the demonstration in favor OF the
candidacy OF Senator Thomas S. Mar
tin, which will take place at Char
louisville on next Monday. Party
/. leaders from all over the state are ex-
pected to represent.
The meeting will be called to order
at noon on Monday. In the event OF
fair weather, it is expected that the
gathering will be held on the court
green, since it is hoped by the men at
the head OF the movement that the
audience will he by far too large to
gain access to the courthouse. 1t is to
be composed OF democrats OF Char
lottesville and Albemarle county as
sembled for the purpose OF giving
Senator Martin the Endorsement OF
his own people.
A set OF resolutions will be prepared
and presented to the meeting, COM
nending the senator's course in Con-
gress, approving his attitude in remain
ing in Washington during the session
Of Congress, and urging his renomina-
ton. To these resolutions several lead
ing men OF the city and county will
speak. The prime mover OF the paper
will probably be George Perkins, q
well-known attorney OF the Charlottes-
vile bar, who is expected to deliver the
. principal address. Daniel Harmon and
Judge r. T. W. Duke will also be
speakers in behalf OF the resolution.
Senator Martin himself will not be
present, since by that time, unless the
entirely unexpected happens, Congress
will not have adjourned.
In the event that Representative W.
A. Jores springs some new campaign
material on the same day in his speech
at Manassas, Monday will prove day
Of interest in Virginia politics. 1t had
been fully expected that he would do
so, but in view OF his extended stay in
the southwest, it is regarded now rs
doubtful If he will have an opportunity
to prepare his new material in time
for speech on Monday. General
Manager c. B. Garnet, OF the Virginia
Democratic League, is in receipt OF a
letter from Mr. Jones, in which he
says that efter his two speeches in
Wise county he expected to go to Rus.
sell for an address, aud that he would
perhaps stop in Radiord on his way
east. This, it is expected, will delay
his arrival to the point where he will
not have the time to get up new
speech r,Y Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
Chinese Feast Days.

The Chinese do not observe holi-
DAYS in the sense that the people OF
this country do, but they have feasts
and festivals at stated periods. There
is the feast Of graduation observed
when pupils arc advanced in their
studies. festival in honor OF spring
the new year festival, the feast OF
lanterns. the festival Of the tombs
and the feast Of the dragon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning. A colored
man charged white man with having
a dog in his possession alleged to be-
long to the complainant. The accused
was dismissed in the absence OF evil
dence against him.
The stable OF H. w. Higham, near
Accotiuk, Fairfax county, was entered
last night and set OF harness stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
WI adj lame.

TIE COMMON HOUSEFLY is the
justly deserving object Of 4 national
campaign III the interest Of the public
health. Flies carry filth and disease
germs wherever they go. We are glad
that we are able 10 cooperate effectively
in the fight against the housefy. Flies
and electric fans do not agree. Flies
cannot alight in breeze and it is 4
simple thing to keep your kitchen, your
living room and the sleeping room of
your child free from the condemnation
OF these insects. One electric ian in 4
small household can usually be made
to serve all three purposes. besides
i'reshcnin& and cooling the air. The
new S-inch household fan is both pract-
ell and inexpensive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
CHIEF ENGINEER RESIGNS.

Il. W. Lunl, chief engineer, mainte-
nance nf WAYS aud structures ct the
Southern Railway Company, will re-
tire from the service on September | .
+. II. Coapman, vice president and
general manager, has ANNOUNCED the
following appointments that went into
cffr"t August l. B. Herman. acting
chief engineer, maintenance Of ways
and structures, aud T. II. Catlin,
assistant chief engineer, maintenance
OF ways and structures. Their head
quarters will tie in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT,

Mrs. Sarah Pitts, widow Of Robert
I. Pitts. died at Upperyile, Fauquier
county, yesterday. She leaves live
chlldren-one son and four daughters.
Mrs. Pitts was the daughter of the late
Peter Francis and a sister at Peter
Francis ard Mrs. John A. Marshall,
of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03

Never leave home on 4 journey
without bottle Of Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t is almost certain 10 be needed and
cannot be obtained when on board the
cars or steamships. For sale by "
Creighton aud RirhardGihson. Adyt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
Landlords Water Consumption.

The average daily supply OF water
used BY Londoners last year was ~
66o,OtO gallcus, according to the ON
cial return OF the Metropolitan wafer
board. This gives an average OF $40
ga!lona 9nr deeA r. pcp'ES,taI"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
The Value Of Time.

when started in life" said Mr..
Booster, Il worked II hours day
Yes" replied his SON. but in these
rand times anyone who took II hours
to do a days work couldn't hold a
job
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
WEDDING.

Miss Sadie Studs, daughter 81 Mr..
Heights, and Mr.. Lewis u. Hies.cr, OF
WAYNE. Pr (. we're married yesterday
afternoon in Christ Church. The
ceremony vas performed by Rev. W.
n 80 Of the church. TIL"
a fling suit Of blue. Her
n sister. Miss Nellie
,st man was Thomas
-sa' on. IA. Miss Annie
B ington, D. c., y friend
yed the wedding march.
Lester left for the North
p honeymoon, and later
III, ;. their hrme in Wayne,
p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
Sufficient.

What cured him Of fiirttng?" He
started e filtration with lady VINO
Turned out 10 be selling an encylo-
pedia at 5000 q set"-Lou!sville Cou-
rier-Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03
OWnershIp of the WINGS.

In 1890 some friars in Switzerland
wished to build windmill to save the
labor of grinding corn by hand, put a
neighboring lord who had bought the
land around forbade them because ne
said he owned the winds. The bishop
was appealed to, who said the winds
belonged to the church!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-08-03

Mems fine Oxfords $3.50 and 81. 90
grades. Clearing Price $500. j. A..
Marshall e. Bro. 422 King street.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-10
From Another Point of View

Io the Shepherd is making good all right
The verdict in New Jersey is stiI Wilson's that's ALL
1t is neither pleasant profitable to recall ex-iudge
really quite bit do about that prosecutors Office
enthusiasm for the fanchse Lots
machine has
seized.
bath tub will do
this time.
The LaFolette opens Michigan
solid frontage favor OF
mediate street railway extensions
will willing let Chaplin be his
brothers keeper during the probation period
will the Light Guard Armoy
Sunday behalf of a detective.
will that the
the church pulling the principal down
civic
The vail
M with the Free Press
showing sizzling bond
while municipal
which
slogan has not been transferred
The Detroit times., 1911-11-10

There is mourning In Jersey land OF
Cheap Charters. There is gnashing
of teeth in Wall-st. home of High
Finance. The government has at last
moved upon the very he-goat OF
predatory wealth.
The first fruit of the election of a
Democratic house of representatives
-bossoming last spring into the
Stanley observation-disclosures to ripen
into the Steel Trust suits forced upon
reluctant administration by the dis
tinguished and interchangeable Ken
tuckian-
The flag has dropped, as 1t were,
upon high finance. The mammoth
fortune builders are at length TO be
brought to book. Behind political
organism. alternately purchased and
sustained by their money and exist
ing for their exclusive benefit, they
have had generation Of immunity
in the lawless acquisition OF riches.
They must now descend to show
down, Foreseeing the inevitable
their organs, mainly In and around
the city of New York, have been for
weeks believing about what they call
the disturbance of the business OF
the country" the only business" that
concerns them being those gigantic
aggregations of which Standard Oil
and u. s. steel are the foremost lead
ers and shining examples, closely fol
lowed by Sugar and Tobacco, with
their retinue Of "by-prolucts," the fool
offsprings of criminal collision with
the railways and the banks, all made
possible, fostered and protected by
the robber tariff at once the source
and resource of predatory wealth.
The protective system, which In
1916 had been abandoned for reve
nue. system TO the enormous advant
age of every American interest. was
| in 1861 resumed solely and confessed
ly TO meet the exigencies of war
The Detroit times., 1911-11-10
A POEM A DAY.
QUITE A SPELL.

John Henry Smith. OF Yonkers, who
has been abroad. you know.
And spent a week in London at the
Coronation show,
says he finds in upper circles IL is now
the proper plan
TO spell the name you're going by tho
toughest way you can,
TIL there's not the least connection
Just as far as he can see
In the method of pronouncing II, and
how II looks TO be.
For when he struck the British isles,
as soon as he did reach 'em,
He CHANGED upon a certain chap who
bore the name OF "Beauchamp,"
And then a chap (perhaps you've read
the diary he keeps)
Whose friends are quite insistent that
you call him Mr.. Pepys"
But among the choice assortment there
was hardly one, II seems.
More nearly to his liking than gen.
ueman named "Wemyss"
And another fond occasion which he
treasured up forever
Was the day he was presented to "slr
Henry Thomas Belvoir,"
Who Is said to have a hunting lodge,
country seat and garden,
Along with other gentry. in the neigh-
borhood OF "Hawarden,"
Bat the name that BOWED him over.
made him stammer weak and hum
bly,
Was an alphabetic goulash whom they
introduced as "Cholmondeley!"
So John Henry s now insisting In this
country OF the free,
Although. OF course, his name is
smith" as plain as II can be.
we fellows have as good right as
folks across the seas
To spell the names we're going by ex-
actly a swe please"
Hnd since II Is rather classy and tho
fashion more or less,
Hc says the way he 3 spelling Smith
is JONES"
Century.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-10
His Teacher.

A household much given to music
comprised three daughters who play
ed the piano well and showily At
the regular Sunday afternoon gather
inS a musician Of retiring manner
was present, and after the daughters
had galioped for while he was ask
ed TO play.
He chose one. or two compositions
designed 10 show the feeling of the
pianist rather than the resources of
technique.
When he had wheeled around on
The Detroit times., 1911-11-10

the stool che of the young women said
conventionally:
You play very we'll Who was your
teacher"
With a modesty that was almost
painful he answered:
"My last teacher was the Able
List. Chicago Evening Post.
The Detroit times., 1911-11-10
The Business of the Country"

, The Morrill, tariff which supplanted
the Walker tariff. was simply a war
tariff. 1t declared itself an imposi-
ton upon the patriotism OF the peo-
pie and its authors promised that 1t
should not outlast the need which
had called il into being.
II is still with us higher than ever
in its demands. II has never been
touched by the Republicans except 10
increase its duties. The Democrats
have never proposed to lower those
duties except TO encounter storm
of detraction by those who through
them levy abnormal tribute upon the
consuming masses Of the people and
claim to have the business of the
country in their especial keeping.
Thus have we seen in one short
span of human life and in a single
geographic quarter the accumulation
of profits assured by act of congress,
staggering to antecedent human ex-
perience and belief. The profits thus
guaranteed by law, levying tribute
upon the toiling millions to pile up
millions in the Golfers of the manu-
facturers, grew SO great that the
favored few found II necessary TO
seek some scheme of investment
outside the pale not only OF the older
and recognized canons of commercial
honor but without the still favoring
provisions of established law. The
transit seemed safe and was simple
enough. Robbery, legalized by the
protective tariff, made the robberies
OF high finance a natural sequence;
and, as a result, the trust arrived
upon the scene TO NOW down and
| trample under all that came in its
way.--Louisville CourierJournal.