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The Washington herald., 1912-08-15
TORCH, GAS, EXPLOSION.
New York Avenue supply Hous,
Slightly Damage

While Ernest Ludwig was experiment.
ing yesterday with an auto lantern in
a wareroom OF the Commercial Auto
mobile and Supply Company, 1913 New
York Avenue. he touched a match to
a stream OF escaping gas. The explosion
which followed knocked him across the
floor. while Griffin Halstead. who was
entering the room. was blown through
the door. Skylights and windows were
shattered. the hood of the car was
blown into the farthest corner of the
room, and the report was audible a
block away.
Neither of the men were injured. Err
nest Ludwig. who is a clerk in the War
Department, had no complaint to make.
except that he had soiled his hands. Hal
stead, who is connected with the Stand
ard OIL Company, congratulated himself
that none of the flying glass hit him.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15
PROPERTY TO BE IMPROVED.
Four-story Building VIII BE Erect.
ed in Thirteenth street.

Razing Of the brick building on the
northeast corner OF Thirteenth and G
Streets Northwest, TO make way for a
four-story brick and steel structure for
Arthur Jordan, OF Indianapolis, was
commenced yesterday. The new structure
will be completed by December l.
George P. Hales, architect. prepared
the plans for the building. and the
Boyle Robertson Company is the con-
tractor. The building will occupy a space
twenty-three feet on G and seventy-fve
feet on Thirteenth Street. II will be
faced with tapestry brick with stone
trimmings. The entire building will be
rented TO the Juelg Piano Company
The structure Will cost about s22,O1o.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15
CATS ARE EXONERATED.
They Are Not to Blame for Infan-
tile Paralysis.

There is no danger Of catching In
fantile paralysis from cats" was the
reassuring word that came from the
United States Public Health Service yes
terday, in answer TO the report from
Springfield. Mass, that the board of
health there believes the epidemic of the
disease now raging at Buffalo and other
cities may have its origin in house fe-
lines.
Passed Assistant Surg W. H. Frost,
now at Buffalo. who has made a special
study of the disease. finds that the dis
ease is not traceable to any animal and
his colleagues in the government labora-
tories here fully share his belief.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15
Regulation Is Revoked.

The police regulation permitting the
suspension of banners in public thor
oughfares has been revoked by the. Com
missioners. Several months ago a ban
ner hung in F Street fell and resulted in
the destruction OF a plate glass window.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15
FrigIey Rites Tomorrow.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah NJ.
Frigley, of 70 Myrtle Street Northeast
will be held at the undertaking estab-
lishment OF Thomas Hindle, Fifth and H
Streets Northwest, at o'clock to-mor-
row morning. Interment will be in
Mount Olivet Cemetery
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15
Blanc d ford Boy Buried.

Joseph Angelo Blandford aged four
teen, who was accidentally shot by his
playmate and died Monday afternoon,
was buried from the Church OF Our Lady
of Victory, Conduit Road. at Oxon HILL
yesterday. His playmate. Hugh Camp
field. sent a floral tribute to be placed
upon his grave.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15

sRuy Has, Hugo's swashbuckler Hero.
. reels of romancetoday. Virginia theater.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15

Soc SHEETS-S1x9O Hemstitched Seamless
Bleached Sheets large double-bed size; made
with three-inch hem. Worth S9c each.
The Washington herald., 1912-08-15

E.25 SPREADS-11- quarter Crochet Bed
spreads, double-bed size; in assorted Marseilles
patterns. Worth $1.25 each. Offered at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
AUTO CRASHES INTO POLE.
Robert d. Grabill Critically Ill From
Injuries Received Yesterday
Afternoon

Winchester, Va, Feb. 21.-Robert
D. Grabill, wealthy merchant OF
New Market, Va, is in precarlous
condition in Winchester Memorial Hos
pital. He has a crushed shoulder,
scalp wounds and internal injuries,
having been hurled from an automo-
bile when it crashed into telephone
pole near Kernstown yesterday after
noon. The car was running 50 miles
an hour.
Joseph F. Tusing, Of the same place
was thrown 40 feet and fell in wheat
field, but escaped serious injury. as
did also Crauffeur Robert Miller, Of
Washington; Cecil Grabill and II. M.
Sites. The car which had just been
bought by the elder Grabill was de-
molished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
PLAY AT HIGH SCHOOL
Lippett Hall Stock Co. Gives Excel
lent Presentation on
Monday.

The Liggett Hall Stock Company,
OF the Episcopal High School Monday
night presented "Al in Fog" a
farce in one act. their first play OF the
season. Although rather short, the
play was we'll received by large
and indulgent audience.
The scene is laid in England at the
home OF an old country gentleman.
Mr.. Bloomfield Brambleton. Mr..
Brambleton is very excited over the
arrival OF model young bachelor,
recommended by friend as ia hus-
band for his lovely daughter Cicely-
Through a mistake, he doesn't know
the young mans name. The prospec
tive son .in-lqw misses the train so
that when a new valet from an en-
ployment bureau arrives, he is mis-
taken for the young gentleman.
Brambleton's maid is attired to en-
Joy her monthly holidays and Cicely
is prepared to cook her fathers din
ner, 40 the valet mistakes them for
each other. Incited by Brambleton,
he makes love TO Cicily but is repulsed.
He sess matilda Jane and falls
in love. At this point Mr.. 81
monides Swanhopper arrives and be
Cicely falls in love at first sight,
though he thinks she is the
maid and che thinks he is the man
servant. Mr.. Brambleton thinks him
imprudent and makes him black bis
boots. Encouraged by Cicely. he
meekly does so. While thus engaged,
Cicely ayows to her father her love for
The new man servant" When Swan
hopper re-appears Brambleton selzes
him by the collar. Simonides, remem-
boring his promise to their mutual
friend asks Brambleton for his daugh
ter's hand. Beside himself with rage,
Brambleton kicks him across the stage
and orders him out OF the house. Law
endar who has also been run off, re-
turns, asking Mr.. Brambleton 10 cover
his travelling expenses and it is then
that every ones true identity is dis
covered.
A. B. Kinsolving, 2nd, as the irascl-
BILE old gentleman, gave a delightful
impersonation. Mason Romuine, lr.,
as Cicely, made very prescntabIe
young lady and Allen W. Morton, as
the maid though intended for bur-
les Tue acted his part well. John w.
Harris, ir., made an excellent English
man and provoked much laughter, L..
M. Blackford, ir., as Simonides Swan
hopper, created some amusement when
he appeared in silk hat, when be
was kicked across the stag che also
made an impression on the audience,
or peril APPS it would ''b;:' better to say an
impression was made on him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Aviator Falls On Ice.

Earl Saadt. youthful aviator, the
first birdmsn to fly over the great
lakes from the United States to Can
ada, came to grief 10 miles out on the
lake from North East, Pa, last night,
while attempting return flight to the
American shore. While 1000 feet
high in the air, and 90 miles east OF
his course. the engine of his biplane
stopped. For time he glided toward
the ice-covered lake, but suddenly the
machine turned turtle and he wac
buried unconscious in tile wreckags,
When he regained consciousness
aided by pocket compass. Sand,
walked 10 miles to the American shore,
landing at North East at 10 O'Clock
last night. He was found staggering
along the shore by boys who we're
skating, and later carried to hotel.
Sandt is not injured seriously, although
he was satuated with blood from many
cuts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
RAILROADS.
Southern Railway.
PREMIER CARRIER OFTHES SOUTH.

Southern Railway.
PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH.
I rains leave Union Station. AieIandrla.
IL effect Feb. 3. 1912.
N. B.-Following sen edule figur es pub
shed only as information, and are not
guaranteed.
IA? A. M.-Daily local between Wash
ington and Danville delivers connec-
ton daily except Sunday at Orange to
G. & o. No. Al5 for Gordonsville and
Richmond.
SAT A. M.-Daily-Lncal for Harrison
burg and way stations.
9:l7 A. M.-Daily-U. 8. Fast Mail.
Stops only for passengers Tor points south
a. which scheduled to stop. First class
coaches; sleeping cars 20 Birmingham
and drawing room sleeping cars to New
Orleans. Dining car service.
lll7 A. M.-Daily-Mai train. Coaches
for Manassas ,Charlottesville,L ynchburg,
DanviI.e and Greensboro. Sleeping cars
Greensboro to Atlanta.
AT P. M.-Week d@ys-Limited 10
Warrenton, Charlottesville and Harri
sonburg.
49, Z. M.-Daily-oirinIngl lam spec
ial. Sleeping cars between New York,
Stlanta, Admission AZ birmingham
Through frst-class Coaches between
Washington, Atlanta and birmingham.
Dining car service. tuuIisG 10 California
FIVE times weekly.
252P p. M.-Week days-LlmIred Tor Har
rsonburg and wav stations on Manassas
branch, also for Warrenton. Pullman
buffet parlor cars.
5:l2 2. M.-Daily-Local for Warren
ton.
6:37 P. M.-The Southern's Southeast-
ern Limited for Asheville, Column
bia, Charleston, Aiken Augusta, Say
annah and Jacksonville. Through Pull
man drawing room, sleeping cars.
Coaches. Dining cars.
1927 p. M.-Daiiy-Washing1 anu
Chattanooga Limited (yia IJncnpurg!'
First-class coach and sleeping cars GO
Roanoke, Knoxville and Chattanooga
Sleeper 70 New Orleans, Washington TO
Roanoke. Dining car service.
llO2P 2. M.--Daily-New York, atlanta
and New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train, club and observation cars to New
Orleans. Sleeping cars to Asheyille,
Atlanta, Macon and New Orleans. Sleep
ing cars to Charlotte. Dining car service.
42T A. M.-Daily-Memphis special.
Sleeping cars and coaches tor Roanoke,
Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga and
Memphis. Dining car service. Wash
lngton sleeping cars open 1000 +. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
:, NEWS IN BRIEF

Ushered by windstorm. varying as
different points from 80 to ~ milef
an hour, the most severe blizzard OF
the winter was sweeping the Southwes
last night. Railroad traffic is democrat
lied, wire communication is hampered
and meager reports from out lying dis
tricts tell OF damage to property and
cattle. In north Texas the tempera-
ture fell from 20 degrees Yesterday
morning to freezing lsst night. In the
Panhandle last night the snowfall
reached depth of 4 inches. At Ho-
bart, Okla, buildings we're unroofed
by the storm.
Eight persons are dead and about
so injured rs the result Of tornado
which swept through the western out
skirts OF Shreveport, La. yesterday.
All the dead are negroes, with the ex.
ception ola two.month old baby OF A.
]. Mannheim, whose home was demol-
ished. The baby's BODY was found a
block from the Mannheim residence. A
number OF negroe cabins we're destroy.
cd in the outskirts OF the city and on
nearby plantations.
A dispatch from North Adams,
Mass, says four trainmen are dead,
and Hoosac tunnel is 80 effectively
blocked that it may be several days
before the tracks will be cleared, as the
results of q rear end collision between
q freight train and Boston bound e1-
press on the Boston and Main Railroad
late yesterday.
In an explosion and panic in NOV
ing picture show at Albrightsvilie;
Preston county, w. Va, % persons
we're injured last night. Some OF
the Injured are said to be fatally hurt.
Capt. A. J. Meriwether, 70 years
old died from paralysis of the heart
yesterday at Gainesville, Tex. Capt.
Meriwether served in the Confederate
navy. A French woman gave the
Confederacy a ship With the provision
that Meriwether should be the captain.
This was granted, and the vessel, the
Niobe, was used az blockade runner
in bringing supplies to the Confederate
army from Cuba and South America.
When the vessel was about to be cap.
tured Capt. Meriwether blew her up
off the coast of Cuba, nesr Havana.
After Woodbridge Golden was SEN
seuced to two years in the penitentiarv
at Brookfeld, Mo-. Yesterday for as.
sault to kill he cursed Judge Lamb,
and his sentence was increased to FIVE
years. II don't give a d il you
make it ten, judge" Golden retorted.
Mr.. Clerk" said the court. II SEN
tsnce the prisoner to ten years in the
penitentiary."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Mother of Suicide Ends Life

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 21.&Eve-
Ign Wingfeld died last night from an
over dose of carbolic acid, which was
taken with suicidal intent. Last fall
an adult son of Mrs. Wingfeld's took
his life in Rivermont Park by drink
ing carbolic acid, and yesterday morn
ing she went to his grave. Upon re-
turning home she was respondent.
She had been dead some time when
she was found last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
OLD WARRIOR MARRIEs
Gray-Haired Veteran Prepares for
Death, but Takes Daughter
in-Iaw for Bride.

Harrisonburg, Va, Feb. 20.-Six
months ago Levi sager, of Mechanics
vile, sc years old, gray-haired vete-
ran of the Mexican and Civil Wars,
became respondent and began to pre-
pare for the end. He had his grave
dug, his tombstone erected and his
coffin made and put in his house ready
for use. He picked out the minister
for his last sad rites and selected his
pallbearers, and marked the funeral
hymn that he loved best.
Early last Sunday morning the COM
munity was surprised when MIR. Sager
and his daughter-in law, Mrs. Diana
Sager, 60 years old, we're married by
Rev. w. C. Hoover, of T;mberville.
The bride was left widow several
years ago by Mr.. Sager's son.
The bride groom is an old warrior,
with long, flowing white locks, and
was the sprightliest person at the wed
ding. His marriage was a sensation
and his friends declare that it will be
many years before he will need the
grave the tombstone, the pallbearers
and the beautiful hymn he selected.
Six months ago Mr.. Sager drove
six miles to New Market and came
home with his coffin in full view on
top of his usual load of purchases.
The woman who changed Mr.. Sag
er's plans is q dashing brunette of
60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
4 NATIONS ASSET.

A large congregation heard DR.. AL
lison preach last Sunday morning i'll
the Second Presbyterian Church on
"The Nations Greatest ASset-thc
Bow" Ills text was Psalm cXXvii. 4:
"As arrows arc in the hands of Il
mighty man, so are the children.
lie said in part:
'"rhe boy is The nal ions greatest
asset. for children are OF incompar-
able value, and they are The pledges
of Il nations future greatness and
glory. They furnish fresh faith. hope
and love. and are the yirile elements
that make true citizenship. They
come to the race like rain from the
infinite and water our optimism.
THE present dnty is to fit them
for future responsibilities rs Chris
tians and citizens. Christianity mag
Miles childhood and accents It's rn-
tentialiIy. The. Lord announced the
empire OF cradles and kingdom OF
childhood. The parent or guardian.
then. assumes q great responsibility
in training child. He is a gardner
cultivating rarest flowers and is do
ing work as high as heaven and as
broad as eternity.
This development must be along
the physical, mental and moral. They
must be taught honesty, loyalty to
the truth and true patriotism
rChildren Of Christian parents
then become as arrows in the hands
Of mighty men. The boy OF today
will be the man Of tomorrow. He
should grow mp plant in his youth.
and our daughters as cornerst ones
polished like palaces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Post Office Robbed.

Lynchburg, Va, Feb. 2l.-The post
Office at Balcony was robbed last night
by yeggmen. The safe was opened
and $500 in currency and large guam
tity of stamps amounting to several
hundred dollars was taken.
A mail pouch was also missing from
the Office, and it is thought the ycgg-
men carried Off their booty in this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Nav Get Convention.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 2l.-Norfolk was
yesterday offered the international
Epworth League convention for 1913
through letter received here by Rev.
DR.. Smoot from the Nashville, Tenn,
HEADQUARTERS of Southern Methodism,
asking what were the prospects OF
getting Norfolk to take this conven-
ton, this city havoing suggested as
q good place to hold it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Noted Virginia Lawyer Dead.

Petersburg, Va, Feb. 2l.-George
S. Bernard, dean of the local bar, and
for thirty years counsel for the Nor
folk & Western Railway, ex-member
of Virginia legislature, and refe-
rec in bankruptcy, died at his home
here yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
TRAINS ON pLUEA1oNT BRANCH.

TRAINS ON PLUEMONT BRANCH.
Leave Alexal drial wv. IL U. Statlon)
week days at 500 A. NJ, 3. 30 and ID So
P. NJ. for pluemolt; 6:33 p. NJ. week
days for Leesburg; 4:45 p NJ. daily for
Bluemont 9:23 A. NJ. local, on Sun.
days only Tor Bluemont.
For detailed schedule figures. tickets,
Pullman reservation, etc., apply 10
WILLIAM G. LEHEW,
Union Ticket Agent, Alexandria, Va.
F. II. COAPMAN, Vice Pres GO en-. Mgr
S. II. HARDWICk, Pass Trrf. Mgr.
H. f. CARY, General Passenger Agent.
l.. S. BROWN, General Agent,
Washington, d. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Dispensaries Wanted.

Richmond, Feb. 21.-Applications
were submitted to the House Commit
tee on counties, cities and towns yes
terday for establishing dispensaries
in Lynchburg and Warrenton.
Lynchburg now has twenty-one sa-
looms and Warrenton three or four.
After hearing both sides in each
case, it was decided to pass upon the
request at a meeting next Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Co.

Every day in the year for Fort Mon
roe, Norfolk, Newport News and points
south, via superb, powerful steel palace
steamers.
Leave Washington, 6.45 p. ~
Leave Alexandria 100 p. IN.
Arrive Fl. Monroes 7.00a. NJ.
Arrive Norfolk 500 a. III. u
Arrive Portsmouth 500 4. n,
Leave Portsmouth $40 p. 70.
Leave Norfolk 600 p. III.
Leave F.. Monroe 100 p. m.
Arrive Alexandria $50 a. m.q
Arrive Washington 100 a. mi
VThroIgh connections made at Norfolk
With steamers Of the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for New York and
MSrchant s' and Miners Steamships for
Boston.
General Ticket Office, 72n 18th St.N.W.
Bond Building, Washington, D. q.
Phone Main 1870.
Seventh street wharf. Phone Main Sod
Alexandria wharf foot OF Prince street
w. II. GALA HAN
april " General Passenger Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
Washington Southern Ry
Schedule in effect Januory /, 1911.

Schedule IN eject JanUofy 7, I9II'
Trains leave Union Station for Wash
ington and points north daily at 7 43 0s,
sSI, So and 10 20 a. M, II 0l, 30. Is,
and 1 SO o. M; week daysat COZ and GIG
D. m; Sundays only, OF p. m.
For Fredericksburg Richmond and
points south at 4 81, I 50 (local) and 10 y
=. M, 1916, 427, 527 QocaD 6 50, s a
957 p. M. daily; and 20 p. m. week
Accommodation TO, Frederick sburg at
II IS a. M, daily. On week days this
train runs through to Milford.
NorE-Time ofarrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
W. P. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager
Richmond, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
WOman's College Bill.

Richmond, Feb. 21.-The Senate
yesterday advanced the woman's col
lege bill to it's third reading and en-
grossment. 1t passed the bill allow
ing cities to resort to condemnation
proceedings to acquire water works
property owned by private individuals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
,1ary|and Delaware and VIr~
ginia Railway Company.

Steamers OF this line leave Alexandra
on and after May Is, 1910,
Every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY at 40 p. m.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL TILE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments une1celled.
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and bills OF
lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore, $3.50; round
trip, $3.50; staterooms, one way. $l.HE
Meals. SOC.
REARDON & GRIMES, Agents.
Foot Of Cameron street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
John Ahern & CO.

Corner Prince and Commerce Street.
WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERs
and dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS
Country produce received daily. 9 Our
stock OF Plain aud Fancy Groceries en-
braces everything to be had in this line
We hold largely in United States bond.
,d warehouse and carry in stock various
J. raEds Of the best
2 IRE RYE AND MALT WHISTLES
made. Gave also in store superior grades
ofForeign and American
WINES, ALES BROWN, STOUT, &c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21

II you want the best, that will stand
the test, at work or rest, buy your foot
wear at John a Marshall & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
FOR MOUNT VERNON.

Leave Alexandria for Mount Venom,
week days, at 535, 6 IS, 756, ISL, 10 %,
II Is a. M, II IS, l y, Us, $50. 4 40, 30,
80, Z IS, s so, $50, 10 so and II so p. N.
: Sundays 90, 6 80, 9 30, 10 30, II 30 a.
m., Il &C. 30, 30, 8 30, 30, 8 30. 80, 30,
SAG and 10 Is pm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-21
A QUERY


To the Editor Of the Gazette.
In a local OF your issue OF Monday
under the caption Committee to Pro-
test" you say:
''The proceedings OF the present
Legislature are causing apprehen
sion not only in Alexandria but 10
all cities in the Commonwealth.
Should certain bills now before
that body becomes laws the reve-
nue. OF the cities will be reduced
and that OF the state increased.
One bill, which takes all the reye-
nue. derived by cities from COR
porations and transfers it TO the
State will mean loss OF about
10000 to Alexandria.
Writing from memory, ] think 1t
vas stated by Congressman Carlin ut
the Chamber Of. Commerce banquet,
or to be correct, the newspapers quoted
MIR. Carlin as having said, That n
bill was pending in the General Assem-
bly, which if passed, would mean q
loss OF $4,000 to Alexandria. In
your local this amount is raised So, 900
or to $4,000. Will you kindly give
the title OF this lone bill" It's provi-
sions, and how it will operate 10 cause
"a loss OF $4,000 to Alexandria.
The remarks OF Mr.. Carlin, and the
statement made in your local are some.
what startling, 80 no doubt your read
ers would be pleased to have something
specific. What we lose la our taxing
powers to the extent of $4,000 or may
lose should this bill become a law is a
serious matter. The statement Of Mr..
CarIin and your local are too general
in character. What are the facts?
y. Y.
We suppose Mr.. Carlin made refer
ence to the bill for the segregation Of
taxes, and, according to communica-
ton sent bv the Chamber OF Commerce
Of Richmond to the Chamber OF Com
merce of Alexandria this city would
lose, if the measures were adopted
$44, 1885,, BY the provisions OF this
bill all taxes on corporations would 20
to the stats. 1t may be stated, how
ever, :or the relief Of all who may have
become nervous at the appearance OF
this bill in Legislature, that there is
not the slightest ghost OF a show of its
passage. Another measure, known rs
the rolling stock bill, which is before
the Legislature, means a loss OF about
$4,000 to Alexandria. By its terms
this city would get but Is per cent OF
the taxes from the Washington South
ern Railway. At present it gets all.
The city, however, would be enabled to
increase its receipts from the Southern
Railway, but not enough to overbal-
anca the amount it would lose from
tbs firJt named corporation.