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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
THE LATE JOHN s. BLACKBURN
(Communicated).


IL the death Of Mr.. Blackburn, AL
exandria has sustained a loss it will
feel for many days to come. He was
= scholar of unquestioned learning
and ability. and a gentleman in the
truest sense Of that often misused
term. During the almost half-cen-
tury that he was Il teacher, many
hundreds of boys came within the
sphere Of his influence and that in
flueucc. none will deny. was always
directed towards bringing out the
best and noblest traits which lie with
in every human being. Many Of the
successful professional and business
men in Alexandria today got their
primary and high school education AT
Potomac Academy, and many boys
went from that school well-cquipped
FOR The work they were TO take up in
the colleges and universities Of our
own country: some. even. making
brilliant records at Institutions OF
learning in the old world.
But far above the scholarship oh
tanned at Mr. Black burns school were
the principles of good citizenship.
honesty and truth. which. chiefly by
the force Of his own character, he in
stiilcd into every boy who was intruSt-
ed 10 his care. Hating lying and de-
ceitfulness as. he hated the source Of
evil itself, he impressed such princi-
pies of right living into his scholars
that none who followed them could
70 wrong. lie remained faithfully al
ais post Of duty until illness overlook
him, and now his soul has gone forth
on that last great voyage where truth
alone shall triumph. and where the
secrets of all hearts shall be dis
closed
"A stainless gentleman.
Who never gel hath uttered any
Less Whitley true than what the an
gels breathe
highest the throne
FORMER SCHOLAR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
SOUTHERN STATESMEN.

| People are wont to say that the
| line of statesmen once so prominent
in Virginia have been decadent and
that there is lack of material to
make the leaders of old.
Virginia and the South lost the
flower of it's youth in the Confederate
War and since the recovery of the
country from that catastrophe, the
struggle for home and fortune has
been too severe TO admit of the turn
ing of many to those lighter pursuits
that develop love for literature, the
arts and even politics. Then the OPP
portunities for leadership, where only
the minority has existed, with a strug-
gle to maintain white citizenship, mar
rowed the views of men and left little
ground for cultivation of independ-
ent thought.
AS soon as the opportunity ar
viyed there arose men of the South
to take leadership and it will ever be
SO.
If Virginia is not the mother of
these men she had the training OF
them. and the University of Virginia
was the school in which they imbibed
the ideas they are now giving to the
nation.
Recently two distinguished sons
of the University Of Virginia have re-
visited the scenes Of thir first tri-
umphs, says the Charlottesville Pro-
gresS.
Woodrow Wilson returned from
his achievements as Governor Of New
Jersey and Oscar Underwood came
back wearing the honors won in a
great career in the national Congress.
Both have set their faces towards
the White House, and it is by nc
means improbable that both will ev-
entually reach that goal. Underwood
who was here two or three days ago,
declared that his first practice as a
parliamentarian, which he had in the
old Jefferson Literary Society.
brought benefits which stood him in
good stead in the national arena of
debate. He also confessed-what
just now seems more unprecedented
be had imbibed his tariff views at our
great Southern institution and had
not changed them since leaving col
lege. In the days when he was a
student. Noah Is. Davis taught the
science, philosophy and morals in
volved in course in political econ
omy. He believed that the tariff had
no moral or other right to exist ex-
cept as means Of income for the
Government. Mr.. Underwood on
Tuesday AYERS that the Democratic
position is simply that-tariff for
revenue only, with the emphasis on
only
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
Holiday baking
Suggestions.

Bake early and avoid the rush.
Dou't spoil your cakes with inferior
ingredients. We sell the best at lowest
possible price.
Buttcrnut Butter pound. .......... Soc
Orange Peel, pound ................. Zoe
Lemon Peel, pound ........ ......... 20c
Citron Peel, pound ......... 15c and 20C
Seeded Raisins, pound ............... 12c
Cleaned Carrants. pound ............ 12c
Shred Coconut, package .............. 10c
Leadbeater Extracts bottle 10c and 25c
Cooking Brandy "....................4 Acc
Dates, Figs, Chocolate, Spices, etc.
EDWARD Quinn & SONS,
PURE FOOD STORE.
St. a saph and Cronoco St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
SMALL OFFENDERS.

For stealing 90 cents Maurice Nc
Grath was Yesterday sentenced TO 10
years in Sing Sing prison, in New
York.
An old fable represents lark.
which had been taken in net, be-
moaning her sad fate, for stealing
a few grains of barley, while pred
atory animals killed and ate sheep,
There are many people in the world
ready to show sympathy for whole
sale thieves and murderers. but who
manifest but little mercy for the
petty offender.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
DIR. DAYIDSoN'S ADDRESS.
Communicated

The large and appreciativc audi
ence which was assembled in the
Young Peoples Building Tuesday
night to hear the address OF Dr.. Will
lam NJ. Davidson, Superintendent OF
the Washington city schools, was
an evidence OF the city's growing in
terest in education. The building
was filled to its utmost capacity and
it will be safe to say that those who
failed to hear the distinguished cdu-
Gator missed rare treat.
There were present, in addition TO
The school officials, the teachers and
pupils, many patrons and others deep
~ Interested in education, and Dr..
Davidson made a distinct appeal TO
each part OF his audience.
First, he contrasted the present
idea Of education, which includes both
routine and diversion, with the old
regime, which consisted OF routine
only. The old days of the three
Rs" have passed, he said, and new
era has daWned-a day of broadened
and diversified education, when moth
ing is considered too good and no
amount Of money too great TO be
lsed for the development OF the COM
ing American citizens.
TO the patrons the speaker made
IN especially hcart-warming appeal.
lie smoke, not as the administrator ci
a splendid school system, but as a
teacher Of children, "a lover of the
little child" and as such he bespoke
jor the teacher the understanding
sympathy and inspiring appreciation
Of the parents. The beautiful words
of his appeal were interviewer
throughout the address-that the
patrons might assist the work of the
teacher to its highest development
by bringing ITO their high imagining.
as much beauty as they sing.
For the teachers present, DR.. Da-
wilson had special thought along
the line of the Human Touch in
Education He urged them 10
bring to their high calling three Is
information. Illumination, and In
spiration knowledge, he said, was
unused information; wisdom was
knowledge applied; when the teach
ers information was received with
understanding on the pupils part and
that understanding had inspired q
desire for moro and more information.
then was reached the perfect end.
a few musical numbers added to
the pleasure of the evening.
Preceding the address, Mr.. S. G.
Blanton was heard in two vocal Sc
lecti0ns and the hearty applause with
which he was greeted showed the real
appreciation he has already won from
the lovers of music. in the city. Miss
Nellie Pierpoint and Miss Esther
Mansfield, of the Alexandria High
School. each played an instrumental
solo in highly creditable manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
Ar ALEXANDRIA, v A.,

state of Virginia. City al Alexandria. s.:
J.. 7. z. smith. cashier Of the above
named bank. do sulcnn!.t swear that the
above statement * true 10 the best oil
my knowledge and belief.
r. c. SMITH. Cashier.
Subscribed ard sworn to before me this
eth dry Of December. 1911.
ARTHUR HERBERT, JE.
Notary Public.
My commission expires April .. 1911.
Corrcct-Attcsi:
j. i. GoI:MAS.
". 4. BAN.
C.. j.. N!CDL.
RoEIS>ON MoNcuRE.
J. 4. EGCBonS.
i. L. BOARD.
Directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07

the possibility that the Democrats will
blunder. If the Democrats will lay
aside personal considerations, avoid
petty quarrels and close up the ranks,
they can put through their legisla-
tive program and assure party sue
cess In the coming campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07

snow over roads almost impossible
for vehicles. During the convention
which was held at Williamson,
the Hatfields and the McCoys held a
joint family reunion, without the
flash of gun and splitting of blood that
characterized the former meetings of
the famous feudists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07

the guilt of the Mcnamara brothers.
He denied fatty that he has, or ever
has had, operatives trailing the pres
ident of the American Federation
of Labor
"Gompers makes tracks SO deep
and coarse that we could follow them
any time" was Burns contemptuous
answer. when asked whether his men
were watching Gompers.
When the correspondent pressed
Burns for reasons for his accusation
of Gompers, he said:
Il am satisfied that Mr.. Gompers
knew 1T the time the first piece OF
structural ironwork was dynamlted,
back in 1906, and who was response
ble for it. Do you think the people
of the United States will prefer now
TO believe Samuel Gompers or VIM.
j. Burns?
The public will recall the an
nouncemcnt, made after the arrests,
that James B. Mcnamara offered my
operatives a $4,000 bride for their
liberty, after we had tracked him and
McManigal TO Detroit and caught
them red-handed with their suit cas-
es full of Mcnamara clock-work
1,n, INC,
to my men was in substance:
You fellows arc making big
mistake; you've got hold of the
wrong kind of ducks, for we have
the American Federation Of Labor be-
hind us. !"
Detective William !. Burns, in an
interview yesterday. at Philadelphia.
said:
What have 10 say about Gompers
isn't really fit TO print. but you can
say that instead of the Mcnamara
brothers dcceiving labor, as Gompers
claims, it is Gompers who is deceiving
labor.
'"rhe fact is that the American
Federation Of Labor is as gang-rid
den, graft-ridden, and crime-ridden
today as San Francisco was under the
Abe Reuf regime. And it may be
well 10 bear in mind that the Nc
Namara brothers are not the Abe
Reufs of the labor movement. Their
position as servants of the labor ma
chine was merely that Of the Tender
loin gang in the Rcuf machine.
THE patronage Of GoIlperS and
the others goes TO those who deliver
the delegates at the annual conveu-
ton for the recollection and perpctu-
alton of the machine. The big ma
tiOnal unions have similar patronage
to distribute. and do distribute it for
their self-perpetuatiop- just as the
municipal machine distributes its Of
fees.
THE McNamaras had no personal
scores to settle with The Los Angeles
Times. They got bald for their work
but they never got the full price for
murder 1t was moi themselves that
they served principally. They served
a labor ring. Il labor machine worse
more dcspotic, more arrogant, than
any municipal machine in The coun-
try.
Now, ! believe, labor is beginning
to see: | know that a large part of
labor has revolted against the rule
OF the self-perpctuating machine I
expect soon to see labor throw its
gang ont. 1t is up 10 lahor 10 do it. :
"Will Gompcrs be arrcstcd?" was;
asked.
II don't know though understand
that he is 10 be arrested in connec-
ticn with his contempt case, and when
they do arrest him they ought to lock
him up and throw the key away"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07

The best plaster. A piece Of Hanht !
dampencd with Charnberlain's Liuni-
rnent and bound on over the affected
parts is superior to a plaster and costs
only one tenth as much. For sale u
W. T. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-07
OF CONFESSION.

\ Philadelphia dispatch to the New
York World says:
William J. Burns told a World cor
last night part of his rea-
Sons for asserting SO positively that
Samuel Gompers knew all along of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28

Here is q chance to
buy 4 pure Cotton Felt
Mattress for Half Price,
Thess Msttreass. weigh
so lbs, finished with
roll edge, covered in a
hxmber Of handsome
t!ekings,
Star Bargain Speolal
SIS, 90
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28
WILL INSPECT
MOTOR BOATS.
Custom House Authorities to
Get After Owners.

Owing to the laxness of those
who own motor boats, in regard to
the law which requires a certain
equipment to be carried on board,
Inspector Coutts, Of the Customs
House Service, announces that the
inspection boat will be put into com
mission within a few days and that
the law will be strictly enforced.
Since the boat has been taken off
on account of lack of funds there
has been more or lees carelessness
in regard to the fulfllment of the
law. Boats go skipping around in the
dark, without any lights on, and
make boating a dangerous affair for
those who comply with the laws. The
boat will probably start Monday, and
those who are not properly equip
ped will probably take a needing be-
fore a heavy fine is imposed on them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28
IRON WORK IS
NEARLY READY
New SuIphuriC Plant of
A. S. & R. Co.

The iron framework for the new
sulphuric acid plant of the American
Smelling & Refining Company is
nearing completion. The outer por-
ton of it has been built to the re-
quired height and an outline of the
proposed structure may now be seen
on the site just west of the COM
pany's smelling and refining plant.
Iron Orders are being put in place.
The building will be a high one.
1t will be practically fireproof in con-
struction and when completed will
be used for the manufacture of sui
phuric acid. According to present
calculations the plant will begin
operation in February of next year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28

Moon" and IN do anything once
were sure up-to-date. Miss Hester'E
impersonation Of a doll in the Doll
Song was good, too. Take it all to-
gether, it's some act.
The sketch, "Freddie's Aunt was
one good laugh from start to finish,
but say, gee, LIN glad she amt my
aunt. She sure did lead her husband
a dance and when she went for a
months visit he expected to hove
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28
FREDDIE GOES
TO PROCTOR'S

Well, l may be a critic and feel
real important about it, but l sure
will have to take my hat off to the
Kid at P%roctor's this week. Vallie
George is his name. l amt crazy
about that name, but say, that fell
low is some singer and dancer. He
makes fine changes, all girls dresses,
then his last change is like his real
self, a boy, and he does a crackajack
clog dance. Stick to bows clothes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28
REPORT THEFT
OF SIX FOWLS

Chicken thieves operated in up
per Washington street Wednesday
night according to q report made to
the police yesterday. The coop own
ed by Mrs. Arway, at 271 Washing
ton street was entered and six fowls
taken. Mrs. Arway notified the po-
lice yesterday that somebody had
broken into her chicken coop and re-
moved six chickens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28

Some OF the Aews- or yc ur Immer
diate neigh borhood may be found in
the want ads. today,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28

some time, but just as he Is IN the
midst Of a jolly time, back she comes,
and his nephew pretends he's had a
fit. Gee, it was funny to watch
them; they fooled her all right. Say,
can't you pull the wool over girls
eyes easy sometimes. Maybe. SO
long.
FREDDIE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28

Vallie, I wouldn't be a girl for some
thing pretty.
Another bully act is Alfred Kap-
pier and Jane Hester, and there Is
some classy dressing in it, too. Miss
Hester wears on eof them harem
dresses; they amt so awful, and
Mr.. Happier is a real swell in an
evening suit. They do a lot of love
making, Of course, then sing some
first rate songs. The one about "The
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-28

New specialize bring ge@r Bargain Attractions hne ever: Hundreds prices remodt@ Glow
II IT, mte extraordinary bargain even of the year. offering thousands Of dNar worth OF snapPE sVRhm
III ~ ate nMtp prices ever quoted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-14
CUmMINS CAUSES JOY
Sends Messenger to Progressive Con.
ference Declaring in Favor Of Ia.
Wants No One Endorsed.

Wants No One Endorsed.
Special to Times Republican.
Chicago. Oct.14.-Early arrivals at the
La Sale today for the republican pro-
gressive conference were jubilant upon
learning that Senator Cummins had
come out unqualltiedly for the nomi-
nation Of Senator LaFollette. The
message was carried to Chicago by
Walter l.. Houser, chairman of the
republican progre ssive campaign COM
mittee headquarters In Washington.
Houser went to New York yesterday
to meet Senator Cunlmins At the lat
ter's request. The senator was pre-
pairing to sail for Panama He told
Houser he desired the nomination of
La Toilette for president and offered to
Go everything in his power to bring 1t
about. LaFollette men here believe
Cummins' announcement for LaFollette
will go far in sending a LaFollette
delegation to the national convention.
James f. Garfield, secretary Of the
interior, arrived today as personal
representative Of Theodore Roosevelt.
Garfield had conference with the for
mer president in New York several
days ago. and at this conference Gar
field was instructed to attend this con-
ference for the purpose Of having a
platform adopted similar to that OF the
last and representative national con-
vention, and also insist that the con-
ference endorse no candidate. There is
considerable doubt whether the Gar
iield-Roosevelt plan s,will be adopted.
There We're many informal confer
ences today, but the representatives
from the states will mt get together in
open session until Monday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-14
EXAMINATION OF FIRST TALES
MAN CALLED IN M'NAMARA
TRIAL.
IMPORTANT RULING TO
AFFECT WHOLE CASE
Nelson, First Juror Called, Admits He
Has Formed Opinions-Preparatio
Made to Caro- For Several Hundred
Witnesses - Court Adjourns Until
Monday After Brief Session.

Los Angeles Oct. 14.-Further argu
ments as to whether H. T. Nelson
should be sworn as a juror In the trial
OF James B. Mcnamara. indicted Tor
the murder OF Charles Haggerty. a
victim of the Times explosion. occu-
pied brief session OF the court today.
Monday Judge Bordwell will render
Il decision as to whether or not bias
or prejudice is contained in Nelson's $
admission on the stand that he had
formed certain opinions concerning the
blowing up OF the Times budding
The weight Of Judge Bordwell's opin-
ion 1t is considered. will be felt thru
out the preliminary stages Of the trial
in the empane!lns of jury, II is
expected to define how far newspaper
reports or prcConceived notions as to
the manner in which the building was
destroyed formed by personal ooser-
walton or gossip in the town may
prejudice n juror.
1t is also expected to set forth the
limitation which can be reached In flu
ture Interrogation of the talcsmen.
Some who lived In Los Angeles III the
time of the explosion have scattered to
far parts OF the country. Many wit
nesses are expected to bc brought from
Indiana to testify To the character OF
the Mc\amarns.
Nearly 500 witnesses. II is estimated.
will he sworn during the trial, more
than eco OF whom were examined by
the grand jury which brought In the
indictment, and the defense alone ex-
meets to produce about $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-10-14
PAROLE FOR WALSH.
CONVICTED BANKER
AGED PRISONER RECEIVES "a.
vORABLE CONSIDERATION
FROM FEDERAL BOARD.
HAD GIVEN UP HOPE
HAD GIVEN UP HOPE
OF SECURING RELEASE
pany Him to Chicaso-Overwheim
When Glad News is Brought to Him
Had Been Model Prisonsr-May
Leave in Prison Garb.

Leavenworth. Kan. Oct. Ian or
der from Washington paroling John r..
Walsh. the former Chicago banker and
railway president. was received at the
federal prison here this morning. Tho
prisoner at once began preparations for
the start home.
Mr.. Walsh, up to the time Of his par
ole. had served one year eight months
and twenty-six days Of his five-year
sentence.
Son Comes After Him.
When told that he was to be released
the aged prisoner plainly showed his
pleasure. Later it was announced the
aged former bankers son would arrive
from Chicago during the day and that
the start for home probably would be
made late this afternoon.
Mr.. Walsh went before the parole
board here Sept 26, last. and presented
his petition for release. The board at
the same session heard the petitions OF
a dozen other former bankers. besides
those Of fifty prisoners serving SEN
tences for various crimes.
President Ladow and the other MEM
bers of the board made their secret
conclusions a few days later. On Sept
30 Mr. Ladow went east to submit his
report to Mr.. Wickersham. He would
divulge none of the boards proceedings
except to say that the treatment given
Walsh was exactly the same as that
accorded the others.
In Better Spirits.
Walsh went back to work at his desk
In the newspaper clipping bureau. 1t
was stated that Walsh had improved
in spirits from the time he knew def
nitcly that he was to have an oppor-
tunity to present his petition. This
spirit he maintained until his release
today. Despite his age he performed
his prison duties to the last in
cheerful mood. The last obstacle to the
granting of the parole was removed 'r
August, when the United States district
attorney at Chicago requested that the
remaining indictments against the aged
banker be dismissed
Had Given Up Hope.
When the prisoner was notified that
a paroled had been granted he was
overwhelmedn He had been anxiously
awaiting the arrival of a favorable re-
would arrive on Thursday at the lat
est. When 1t failed to arrive yester-
day noon he gave up all hope.
" fear the finding has not been IA
vorable," he said, and seemed greatly
depressed. The order to parole was re-
ceived by telegraph from Attorney
General Wickersham. Walsh was sum
moncd to the warder's office and told
Of the finding. He was overjoyed and
altho he said little the smiles that
wrea thed his face told plainly OF his
great happiness.
No arrangement had been made to
provide clothing for him. 1t is thought
that Richard Walsh Is to bring ap-
parel In case the son fails to do this
the former banker probably will leave
here wearing a regulation suit OF
prison clothing, as Is customary in case
Of prisoners quitting the institution.