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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
POST TMASTERs'
ASSOCIATION
Officials From Virginia
Cities Held Convention
In Elk's Hall.
WELCOMED BY MAYOR,
Interesting Addresses by Edgar Al
Ian, Jr.. President of the Associa-
ton and others.

The first session of the seventh an
nual conyentio nof the Virginia Post
masters Association began totay in
Elk's Hall. While the gathering was
not as large as was anticipated, the
proceedings were marked by earnest
ness and the objects of the gathering
were attained.
The association was called to order
by Edgar Allan, Jr., of Richmond
president of the Association, after
which Rev. ]. L. Allison, pastor Of the
Second Presbyterian Church of iths
city, delivered an invocation.
Thomas A. Fisher, Mayor of Alex
andria, was subsequently introduced
and he formally welcomed the visit
ors. He announced that during the
three days the association would be
in session the keys of the city would
be turned over to the members. lr
the course of Mr.. Fishers remarks
he alluded to the various points of In
terest in Alexandria which he urged
the association to visit. He also call
ed attention to the fact that they are
in touch with Mount Vernon, Airing
ton, Washington, which places he en-
iointed upon them to visit.
R. A. Anderson, postmaster of Ma
rion, made suitable response to tho
Mayors speech of welcome.
He was followed by the president
of the association, who made many
practical suggestions concerning the
duties of postmasters and the most
satisfactory manner in which to
perform the same.
F. F. Kimball, Superintendent o1
the Division of Money Orders, fol
lowed President Allan. He explain
ed many things in connection witt
that branch of the Postoffice De-
partment. A number of question;
were propounded Mr.. Kimball by
members of the association, which
he cheerfully explained.
W. R. Spillman, superintendent o1
the Free Delivery Department, wa!
the next speaker. His remarks were
mainly in reference to that branch
of the service.
The association later adjourned,
when the members were served witt
luncheon in the hall by the ladies O.
Alexandria,
Later in the afternoon the assocl
alton visited Christ Church, Mason
ic Temple, the Carlyle House an'
other points of interest in the city
Addresses will be the main fea
lures of tomorow's meeting. Luncl
will be served and the members vii
visit Arlington, Mount Vernon ant
Washington during the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
Real Estate Sales.

The progressive real estate firm,
Slaymaker-Schneider Corporation,
reports business very active in Alex,
andria and the suburbs this fall, and
numbers of deals pending now.
In the month Of September they
made the following sales:
For DR.. Delaney, handsome brick
house No. OIL Prince street, to Miss
Mamie NJ. Davis, who will make II
her home; for Miss Rebecca c. Pow
ell. three modern six room brick
houses No. 7l4-716 and us Queen
street. to Mr.. Howard w. Smith, as
an investment, for estate of Henry
Green; the brick house No. T04 kln2
street and large side vacant lot TO
Mr. C. c.. Batcheller; Rosemont De-
velopment Company, two lots at the
corner of Rosemont and Mount Yer
non avenues, to Mr. Richard Gibson
on which he will build handsome
home this fall; for Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow
a frame residence with large lot u
Mr.. James A. Tomlin.
MIR. Slaymaker report also the
sale of a house in Rosemont, built by
s. D. De Vaughan for Suter and
Slaymaker, to Mrs. Garlock, of Wash
ineton, who has moved into the
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
Confederate Veterans.

Considerable business of a private
nature was transacted at the meet
ing last night of R. E. Lee Camp
of Confederate Veterans. The Camp
was the recipient of a handsome
copv of the "Virginia Military In
stitute Cadets at the Battle of New
market" from Colonel Francis L.
Smith. Jr., for which the thanks ol
the camp were rendered.
Several war relics were also re-
ceived which were placed in the mu'
scum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

Because pretty Grace MapleSon,
aged u, spurned the avdances of
Josph Kellerman, 50, the lovesick
swain shot and dangerously wound
ed her and then committed suicide in
the presence Of the girls mother in
Pittsburg, Pa, early yesterday. Kel-
lerman had called to renew his pleas
that the girl marry him and upon re-
peated refusal began shooting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
NOTICE.

A called communication of Alex
andri-Washington Lodge A. F. & A.
NJ. will be held October 9th at a
o'clock p. M, for the purpose of lay
ing the corner stone Of the new Pres
bvterian S. S. building, which will
take place at 4:45 p. m. The breth-
rem of Alexandria Lodge No. l20 and
all Master Masons residing in the city
are invited to join with US.
BY order of w. NJ
A. G. UHLER, Secy.
oct 6, st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
PROBE OF MONEYED POLITICS
Republicans and Bull Moose Giver
Centre of Stage.

Washington, Oct. S.-Another BIZ
partisan probe of "moneyed politics"
was made today by the Clapp comit-
tee. The Republicans and the Bull
Moose were given the center of the
stage.
Ormsby McHarg, pre-convention
worker in the south for Col. Roose-
welt and Matthew Hale, Of Boston,
leader ir New England of the. Pro-
gressives' fight, were the Bull Moose
witnesses today. Former Senator
Chauncey NJ. Depew, former Senator
Nathan B. Scott, of West Virginia,
and Rep. William Mckinley, of ILL.,,
pre-convention manager for President
Taft, were the Republicans awaiting
witness stand examinations.
Although intent OH tracing the
source of political finances, the Clapp
committee bowed tHEay to King
Baseball. Because Of the worlds Sc
ries the committee decided to length
en- It's morning sessions while the
baseball is on until l o'clock. If pos
sible the committee will adjourn at l
D. M, daily, to watch the worlds Sc
ries scores come in. If this Is I'M
possible, the committee will hold only
brief afternoon sessions and conclude
before the final score Of the champ
ionship games are in. But III any
event, the committee proposes to heal
all "star" witnesses at the morning
sessions on account of the Giants
Red Sox clashes.
Again today very small crowd oi
spectators attended the hearing. In
teresting testimony was expected
principally from McHarg and Rep
Mckinley. Senator Depew was sub
poened to testify regarding his re-
ported contribution of $4,000 to the
"Harriman fund" in 1904. He /;
said to have been promised the Am
bassadorship to France by President
Roosevelt. Senator Scott also has
knowledge, it is said, of the "Harri
man fund" and other Republican SIN
ews in 1904.
Matthew Hale, of Boston, arrived
TODAY to tell about money raised fol
Roosevelt's campaign in New Eng
land. Senator Dixon could not tel
the committee how much was con
tributed there. Hale was due here
yesterday, but could not make tran
connections.
Tomorrow Charles P. Taft: brothc.
of the President; Chairman HllIes O.
the Republican national committee
and President Lovett of the Unlol
Pacific railroad are "headlners o
the investigation.
! Wayne MacVeagh, Oh Ne" lorN
arrived unexpectedly just as the com
mittee was assembling and demands
of Senator Clapp that he be permit
ted at once to take the stand and tes
tify regarding the conflict of evidenc
in the stories told by Charles Edwar'
Rnssell and Judson C. Welliver. Bot
said Macveagh was authority for
story regarding telephone converse
=. D;ornont Morgan ha
either with President Roosevelt or +
H. Hartman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

William F. Smith, "a years Old, d
choir boy, of Trinity Church, Wash
ingtcn, and also a painter, missed
his footing and fell 90 feet to his
death from a fire escape on the sew
enth floor of the Bellevue Hote, Fif-
teenth and l streets, N. W., yesterday
morning. Smith, who is married, had
been working for several weeks with
a group of painters engaged on the
rear of the hotel painting wall over
looking an alley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
VIII Probated.

The will of the late Louis E. Shu-
man was admitted to probate in the
Circuit Court for the city in vaca-
tion today. The deceased left his
estate to his widow, Mrs. Mollie V.
sbuman. during her widowhood. At
her death it is to be equally di-
vided among her three children. Mrs.
shuman qualified as executrlx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
County Fair.
success,

The Fairfax County Fair will be
hald at Fairfax October % and oath.
Promoters have awarded prizes to be
awarded for the best exhibits.
The second annual fair of the Eau
uuicr County Agricultural Society
will be held at Marshall, October 16,
II and 18. Besides the exhibits ther
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

Former United States Senator VIM.
A. Peffer of Kansas, died at Granola,
Kas., yesterday morning following an
attack of apoplexy, which he suffered
the night before as the result of an
operation for the amputation of one of
his legs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

Those who are today rocked IN the
cradle are those who some day VIII
rule the world. That being the case
Marshall has selected a great stock
for the children and misses. Don |
miss the chance of life time. Oct. 9 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

After tonight the Southern Bell
Telephone and Telegraph Company
of Virginia will be known as the
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
and Telegraph Company of Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

As protest against blasphemy anil
indecent language 1000 Catholics will
parade through the streets of Colum-
bus, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor under
the will of Maria McDermott all per-
sons indebted to said estate are here
bv notified to settle said Indebtedness
with me and ali persons having
claims against said estate will pre-
sent same to me properly verified for
payment.
THOMAS F. McDERMOTT,
sept.27-lOt. Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

No matter how thin a girl is she
can think how wonderful it is it
should be so becoming to her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

A man can have a crouch with his
wife because he didn't get good seat
to the baseball game.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

Joseph Stevenson, aviator, late yes
terday leaped from his bi-plane at
Birmingham, Ala, which had become
unmanaeeable at an elevation of so
feet, and, falling, suffered injuries,
which physicians say, will prove fatal.
He had been aloft for only about two
minutes, and was seen to turn with
the apparent intention of landing,
Then he jumped. Stevenson's skull
was fractured, and rib, several Of
which were broken, punctured his
lungs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

Pages from the careers of the Nc
Namaras and Ortie E. McManigal, as
leaders of "the flying squadron of dy-
namiters," with conversation in which
they were said to have plotted to
send McManigal to Panama to blow
up the locks Of the Panama Canal,
were read by District Attorney Chas.
w. Miller, before the jury at the trial
of the accused dynamite conspira-
tors" at Indianapolis, Ind, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

There is nothing more convincing
than eloquent silence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-08

Norfolk Oysters fried at Rammefs
Cafe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16
WILSON ABOVE THE REST.

The question has been asked why
we hold Woodrow Wilson as a man
above ali the rest in the present
campaign for the nomination for
President. The reason is plain.
He is head and shoulders above
all the candidates on the Demo
cratic ticket because Of his progress
iveness and Independent stand
Woodrow Wilson Is making this
fight practically alone, He is de-
pending entirely on the great mass
of plain people for his support. Ills
appeal is made direct to them and If
they do not stand by him he Is
bound to be defeated. There are
no special interests, corporations or
big business of any kind back Of the
Wilson candidacy, There Is moth
ing tainted ABOUT his campaign. He
believes in restoring the government
to the people and has a definite pro-
gram upon which he stands for
carrying out that purpose. He will
stand or fall on that platform.
The reason Woodrow Wilson is
held in higher esteem than the Re
publican candidates Is that, In the
first place, being a man of high
character and excellent standing,
educated and refined, but withal
most democratic in his ways. he Is
making his canvass entirely on the
issues before the people Of today,
He stoops to no personalities or
abuse of rival candidates in the
race. When Woodrow Wilson gets
up before an audience to make his
appeal for votes he states plainly
what he stands for; outlines the
great issues of the day and, in a
clear and concise manner, tells the
people how he stands on each one.
There Is no beating about the bush.
There is nothing to hide. There are
no apologies to be made. 1t is a
clean cut issue for the people to re-
gain control of the government and
keep control to be run for the well
fare of the greatest number.
Those who have see and heard
roodrow Wilson know that he is q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16
RATHER SMALL.

1t was rather small of the presi-
dent Of the Newark Board of Trade
to call up Acting Mayor Garretson
and attempt to call him down" for
merely doing his duty. Perhaps
everybody in New Brunswick is in
the habit Of doing as they please
whenever they see fit. but in Perth
Ambpy we have some system with
ordinances to be lived UP to, Per
hape this Is one Of the reasons
Perth Ampoy has left New Bruins
wick so far in the tear, TO argue
that because Newark has allowed q
whole building to be covered with
booster" signs. Perth Amboy should
allow them to be strung UP and down
the middle Of her business thorough
fares is childish. Probably New
Brunswick thought Perth Amhoy
was a country town where she could
pull off most any old stunt without
even SO much as by your leave"
Doubtless New Brunswick knows
better now. Next time probably she
will at least ask permission before
attempting to use our streets for ad-
vertising purposes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16

was introduced, and on motion adopted
by the following vote: Yea-Horns-
by, Seaman, Calvin, Kutcher, Dalton,
Sandbeck, Garretson. Nay-None.
The following resolution:
Whereas, Certain property owner
along the line of Division street from
Broad street to New Brunswick ave
nue. have petitioned the Council to
lay a "a inch pipe sewer in said street;
Be 1t Resolved, That 1t is the inten-
ton of the Council of the City Of
Perth Amboy to cause a Is inch pipe
sewer to be laid In Division street
from Broad street to New Brunswick
avenue to connect with the sewer now
in New Brunswick avenue.
And that the City Clerk give notice
of such intention In two newspaper
printed and circulating in the City Of
Perth Amboy for the space of ten days
briefly describing the proposed work
and requesting such persons as may
object thereto to present their Objec-
tons In writing at or before the eX-
piration Of ten days to said City
Clerk.
was introduced, and on motion adopted
by the following vote: Yea-Horns-
by. Seaman, Calvin, Kutcher, Dalton,
S~andbeck, Garretson. Nay-None.
The following resolution:
Resolved, That the City Clerk be in
~structed to notify the Public Service
Corporation and the New York Tele-
phone company to place their wires
Underground on Smith and Stat,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16
NEW FERRYBOAT NECESSARY

The purchase of a new ferryboat
by the Staten Island Rapid Transit
in order to accommodate the traf-
hc across the sound between this
city and T~ottenyIlle, shows the won
derful growth of traffic at this point
during the last year or two. There
Is no doubt that much Of this growth
Is due to the development of the au-
tomobile, and with the adjustment
Of the license fee for non-residents
there is no doubt that this traffic
Will become a great deal heavier
and 1t will be all that the two boats
can do to take care of the machines
on Sundays and holidays.
The purchase of this additional
boat by the Staten Island Rapid
Transit Is another indication Of the
greatly increased use of New Jersey
highways by non-residents since the
s~o-called reciprocity" bill has been
passed. 1t is significant that prac-
tically all the automobile traffic be-
tween this city and Tottenville is in
the direction of Perth Amboy in the
morning and toward T~ottenville at
night, which proves conclusively
New Jersey going into New York
state to use the roads there, there
are twenty-five or thirty coming
from that state to New Jersey to
use our highways. Yet these non
residents are doing absolutely moth
ing toward paying their share of the
upkeep OF these roads,
There is every indication that by
the time the season is over any can
didate for the Legislature who makes
his campaign on the repeal of the
reciprocity bill or in favor of an
amendment so that there viii be a
little more reciprocity in it, will
have q big advantage over the man
who Is willing to stand for the pres
ent law or who ignores the matter
entirely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16

man Of his word and can be trusted
to the limit. Those acquainted
with his record as governor Of New
Jersey know that he is fully capable
Of carrying out any program that
he announces for himself.
The EVENING NEWS is a great
admirer Of Theodore Roosevelt and
hopes to see him the Republican
candidate for President, believing
he is the best man in that party for
the nomination. With Roosevelt and
Wilson both nominated the people
can be assured they will win regard
less of how the vote goes. At the
same time, Roosevelt has lowered
himself greatly in the estimation Of
many people by the campaign of
personalities that he is now carry
ing out, aimed particularly at the
President Of the United States. This
probably is a part of his strenuous
nature, and when he enters into q
fight there doubtless Is no limit to
the extent to which he will CO..
Woodrow Wilson, however, has a
different method of accomplishing
his desired purpose, and while we
believe him capable Of bringing
about just as many reforms as
Theodore Roosevelt AN. he Will do
so in a n that will tend more
to uphold the dignity Of the Office Of
president and maintain the respect
of the great majority Of his fellow
countrymen in so doing.
This is the reason we believe that
Woodrow Wilson is a man above all
the rest In the present campaign for
the nomination for president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16

streets in the City of Perth Amboy by
May list, 1913. $1,000,
was introduced, and on motion adopted
by the following vote: Yea-Horns-
by, Seaman. Calvin, Kutcher, Dalton'
Sandbeck, Garretson. Nay-None.
On motion the City Treasurer was
directed to draw his warrant IN faVor
of the County Clerk for Sl25 for
transfer of cash ball bono of Dr.. j. B..
Stubbert.
On motion the Street Commissioner
was authorized to purchase a team OF
horses at a cost not to exceed $500.
On motion the City Electrician was
authorized to make necessary a%ltera-
ton and transfer of wires and pur-
chase material for same at a cost not
to exceed 1925.
On motion the Committee on Fire
was authorized to purchase one set of
harness from Eagle Hose at a cost
of $1,000. Also one set of harness
for Washington Hose, and collars for
Lincoln Engine Company.
On motion the Comptroller was au-
thorized to draw warrant for 500 in
favor of the Exempt Firemen's Asso-
citation, Perth Amboy.
On motion the salary to be paid the
Relief Janitor in the Fire Department
was fixed at $40 per month, beginning
May l. 1912.
On motion the Board adjourned.
WILBUR LA ROE,
City Clerk.
1899 5-15 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16
THE NOSE A FILTER
TO STRAIN THE AIR

The nostrils are perfect "air fl
ter5' and, when kept In clean,
healthy state, strain every bit Of air
we breathe, catching all dust partl-
cles, foreign matter and germs. The
air Is full of germs, You cannot
dodge them, but you can safeguard
yourself against catarTh and other
diseases contracted in the process Of
breathing by keeping the nOstrils
clean and healthy. Catarrh germs
will sometimes get in their work,
and you may mistake the symptoms
for an ordinary cold.
Don't take any chances. If you
have a stuffed up feeling in the
head, or if your throat is sore or
filed with phlegm, just grease the
nostrils with a little Ely's Cream
Balm, draw the pure, aromatic
fumes back in the head, and you
will be astonished at the effect. In
a few minutes you will feel a loos-
ening up IN the head, the nasty dis
charge will soon be stopped, the
soreness gone, and you will feel a
sense Of genuine relief.
Ely's Cream Balm not only wards
off catarrh, but will quickly cure
even q chronic, l~ongstanding case Of
catarrh. 1t takes the trouble right
where it starts, in the nose and
throat, cleanses, heals and strength
n the raw, sore inside skin, or
membrane, and in this way drives
out catarrh and makes you proof
against this filthy, disgusting dis
ease.
Summer Colds, which often hang
on for weeks, can be quickly cured
with this cleansing, healing, anti
septic balm. All druggists sell It
for fifty cents a bottle, and the one
bottle is generally all that is needed
to effect a complete cure. Try it
to-day
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16
PERTH AMBOY
Population, sa,181.
% miles from New York.

20 miles from New Tork.
G Gn staten tate Isl Island Sound, at the
mouth Of the Raritan river and at
the head Of Rarltah Bay, T., ,ron
IS to 40 feet of water.
ter qh lsndihs u Up f' she fss sgg ROM r. aST sandy nay
Daily teamsr service to New
York.
ce TQH5 ]rq h.ilss.a th Si f SsR 5sssas,
tehigh Valley and the Staten isls9d
Rapid Transit Branches running In
all directions. arording almost an
unlimited number OF excellent rae
Has two telegraph and two teie-
Electric fight and gas companies
Two daily newspapers.
Federal p~ostofioe building.
Public Library.
Nine grammar SCHOOLS and n
nigh school, which Is on h sp-
proved list OF all the elsdins uni
chial schools and a business col
leEe. ,
Churches 9f all denominations.
City Hospital.
Municipal water works.
Prominent center for trolleyH TO
all parts of the state.
try IN the Immediate vicinity.
Some Of the leading industries ore
american Smelling 8 Refining
Cpmpany's smelter: Raritan Copper
Works; United Lead Works; United
Tile & Faience Co; c. Psrdse Htsei
and TIE Works. ATLANTIC reEra Got
Jersey Terra Cotta Co: three plants
OF the National FireProoans Com
within the immediate vicinity: Ger-
amiS Works; ChesbrouEh veseline
d& TSd6sk H dompSan sss'e ,os wG5ss' VIE sTS
shipyards and marine railways,
S Sanr undergreHnd Cable Com
lcal Works; emery mills. coke and
cigar factories; cement stone works;
coal shipping piers; handkerchief
factory, cement works; achine
shops and iron foundries
For further particulars address:
Albert Leon. secretary of 40
Board of Trade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-16
pIDs AND PROPOSALS..

On Thursday evening, the sixth day
of June, 1912, at s y, m, at the Gram
mar school, on Barrack street. in the
City Of Perth Amboy, the Board of
Education VIII receive bids for sup
plying the schools of the city with
twelve hundred q20o) gross tons,
(more or less) of the best coal, anthra-
cite. esq or stove size. as required, de-
livered to the schools at the times as
directed by the Board Of Education.
A certified check drawn to the order
Of the. Board Of Education for the
amount of Two Hundred &200.00l Dol
lars, should accompany each bid, and
the successful bidder will be required
ffo 10 rHrncsn q RIaU contrast mt sos i"''"iui per-
About three hundred 5000 tons may
be GenDerea AFTER Jene 20, Ior WhtSSn
balance VIII be required until some
time after the beginning of the school
term, about December /, 1912.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Jesse Colyer, Secretary.
7045 SO ct Dew,
SA7