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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
MAN HUNT IN ACC0MAC.
Young Wife Knocked Senseless and
Assaulted'.-Lynching May
Result.

Cape Charles, Va. Jan. l3.-Mr,.
j. T. Weaver. the young wife OF an
oyster dealer OF Saxis Island. Accomac
county, was seriously assaulted st her
home about 9 O'Clock Thursd-y even.
ing by IN unidentified person, sup
posed to he white man.
Mrs. Weaver was alone in her home
when attacked. Her assailaEt knocked
her senseless and further assaulted her.
Her screams failed to bring anyone to
her assistance.
Sayis Island is almost surrounded
by water and, during the freezing
weather OF the last week, the island
has been icebound. which makes it i'm.
possible for The hunted man to escape
Ly bort, and The outlet to the main
land is being guarded.
1t is feared that il the man is caught
the law will be taken into the hands OF
the angry citizens.
Mrs. Weaver is 50 years OF age and
is the mother OF one daughter, aged IA
years. The victim is critically i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
How Money Came to Be Used.

1t was somewhere between the
years $50 and SIC L. &. that money In
The form. IF gold md silver coins came
into use in Lydia. an ancient country
If Asia Minor. CroesuS was the mon
arch who introduced the system OF
coinage. gold being held as more val
uable in the proportion OF three TO
four. IT Is said that Darius or Fer
sia soon adopted the idea Of such q
medium, rs it simplilied trade.
The Greeks issued their first metal
coin some time during the seventh
century Il. C.. and the entire civilized
world had adopted the money system
in the fourth century r. e.. Up to
the death Of Alexander the Greek
coins bore on them sacred subjects Il
the form OF some deity. Coins OF
A1ilctus bear 4 lion; those OF Eretria
shoT q cow and Il sucking calf: those
OF CyZicus show Il funny fish. All
these were symbols OF goddesses. But
coins issued under the empire bear the
imperial bust on one side and some
sacred emblem OH the other. Green
coins have been Of valuable assistance
to scholars in syslem?riZing Greek
mythology.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
ENEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
HELP CITY TREASuRERs.
Bill TO he introduced in Legislature
10 Allow Them to Succeed
Themselves.

Richmond. Jan. IA bill TO al.
low city treasIrers TO succeed them,
selves in Office is to be introduced il
the Senate b. Senator r. f. Thornton
within the next few days.
The bill is part OF the measure inr
troduced last session tn allow both city
and county treasnrcrS to succeed them
selves. rhe legislature voted to allow
the county officers the privilege. but
denied it 10 the city officials.
The city treasurers bin has never
really been introduced to the legisla.
ture" said Senator Thornton today.
Last session it va. sent in rs part OF
the measure arranging for the county
officers. The members had to vote on
both propositions al once. They
couldn't legally reject one and accept
the other. Snch action is nnconsti.u-
tionaI.
II therefore intend 10 introduce
what is le-eHy neg bill Also, on 4
Judgment based on sounding ma
iority of ine members. | expect it viii
pass with difficulty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
Winter and Summer Sun.

The sun is nearer to the earth IL
winter than 1t is in summer. II is not
distance thar determines the amount
Of heat that we got from the sun. but
the length Of time the sun is above
the horizon and the direction in which
his rays strike us. In summer. Il
though much farther from us, the sun
is daily above the horizon much longer
than when he is nearest, ut the winter
solstice and this continued action pro.
duceS the summer heat In addition
TO this is TO be reckoncd the fact that
in summer the force Of the suns rays
Is more perpendicular 70 the earth's
surface, while in the winter they are
oblique. In the case of the perpendic
ular ray the heat stays. while in that
of the obique ray it chances Off" 81"
TO speak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
PLUNGED IN DARKNESS
Harrisonburg's Electric Plant Sud
IDENTIFY Breaks Down. COHven.
lion Halted.

Harrisonburg, Va. Jan. H. es-
terday The fruit growers went home.
The states horticultural Convention
had strenuous wind-up Thursday
night when the city, lighting apparat-
us broke down and stopped proceed
ing.
Zero weather and binding snow
storm had failed to discourage the
crowd OF enthusiasm visitors. The
convention was in full blast when,
shortly after 7 O'Clock, the town was
suddenly plunged into inky darkness.
No time was lost in clearing the con-
ven,ion hall OF all except the exhibit.
ors, and in the City Hail the lectures
and reports had to be made and resl
by the light OF lamps and candles.
The Town Council had lanterns
placed at the corners and in the streets.
Enthusiastic people tried 10 help ont
by carrying lamps into the streets.
The three newspapers in Town began
to haul out lamps and candles. gaso,
line engines were rugged up to run the
presses and every printer in town was
called in to set type by hand--the old
fashioned way. Bnt at 1915 o'c!orl,
the light. came ffck, 3" too late. how
ever, to help the horticulturists, who
had already adjourned.
The following were pIi2ewinnerl ut
the sixteenth annual convention OF
the Virginia Stale Horticultural So
ciety:
Parsons Challenge Cnp--James
DicI;ie, of RoSeland, Nelson county.
Modern Farming Challenge Cup
Capt. ]. B. Beverley, 81 the Plains,
Fauquier county.
The Scalicide Cup-Rond Bros, OF
Winchester. Va.
The Parsons Cup is given for the
best hali-bnshel exhibits Of four var
ieties chosen from Albemarle Pippin,
Bonnm, Winesap, Virginia Beauty,
Mammoth Black Twig. Grimes Golden.
York Imperial, Ben Davis, Jonathan
and Stayman. The cup is donated by
Or. +. p. Parsons, who WOO the Emrr-
son Cup three years in succession.
thus gaining permanent possession
OF that coveted prize. The Par.on Cup
is an exact duplicate. The Modern
Farming Cup is given far the best
three boxes OF three bushels each and
the Scallcide Cup by b. &. Pratt 4
Company Of New York, for the best
three -bushel boxes Of any listed variet-
les.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
Good and Bad.

A remarkably hriet. effective sum
ming MP was once quoted hy l.or'!
James IN an after dinncr speech. II
was delivered hg an Irish judge trying
q man for pig stenline. The evidence
OF his guilt was conclusive. but the
prisoner Insisted on calling a nnmher
OF witnesses, who testified most en-.
phatically to his general good cha facter.
After hearing their evidence and the
.counsels speeches the tndce remarked,
gentlemen of the jury, think that
the only conclusion you can arrive at Il
thar the pig was stolen bv the prisoner
and that he Is the most aniab!e man
IN the county."-Londnn Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13

Richmond. "a, ian. j" Charging
that hi" vile placed powered glass IL
a chicken stew, which be ate and
which made him deadly sick. ". 5.
Parham swore out 4 warrant TOR the
arrest of his spouse yerter!ay. Mrs.
Barham has been missing since We'd
nesiay Rarham claims lie ate tho stew
on Tuesday. Yesterday morning he had
DIR. J. NJ. Whitfield, city chemist,
analyzc the food The chemist found
particles OF broken glass in it, hmt n
powdered glass. Officers are searching
for the missing woman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
PLANS DAIRY EDUCATION.
Southern Railway TO Send Special
Gar Over its Line in Charge Of
a Trained Lecturer.

Realizing the need OF the south for
more and better diaries, and the large
profits which can be made in that IA
vorabe region by dairymnn who will
ill the great demand of the cities for
dairy products. President Finley, OIL
the Southern Railway Company, has
equipped special dairy car, which, be-
ginning February ], will be run over
the length OF the Southern, spreading
The doctrine OF more and better cows,
and, by means OF lectures, demonstra.
tions, and exhibits. doing everything
possible to develop and improve the
dairy industry along it's lines in the
Southeastern States.
The dairy special will he under the
direct supervision Of DR.. c. NJ. Morgan
OF Washington. the Southern Railways
dairy agent. pr. Morgan will be as.
sisted by two regular Gairymen in con-
dncting the work, and from time TO
time the car will be occupied By dairy
experts from the United States Depart
mcnt OF Agriculture, the State boards
OF agriculture, and from tie agrlcnl-
ulral stations Of the various States
along the Southern Railway, the plan
being to have the utmost CO operation
OF all forces for the campaign, which
will inevitably result in lsrgcr profits
and increased prosperity for the South
ern dairymen through better knowl-
edge of their especial problems3 and
how to meet them.
The dairy special is fitted up with Il
complete farm dairy, every piece OF
machinery and apparatus necessary to
the ECONOMICAL production OF milk,
cream, and butter having been in.
stalled under the direction OF DR..
Morgan.
The special will also have stereopti-
can slides, permitting illustrated lee
lures At the variou. stops by DR.. Nor
gan and the other experts who will &C
company the car. Free testing OF
milk brought to the special will be
another important feature OF the work.
by means OF which practical advice,
based on actual conditions, can be
given each man. Cows will be ex.
amined and reported on and instruc
tons rs to their care given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
RAILROADS.
Southern Railway.
PREMIER CARRIER OFTHES0LT


PREMIER CARRIER OF THES0tTH.
Trans leave Union Station. Alexanar,a
IT. effect Jan. (. 19i.
N. B.-FolIowing schedule 6gur es pub
shed only as information, ami are not
guaranteed.
~? 4. M.-Daily local between Wash
ington and Danville delivers connec-
ton daily except Sunday ut Orange to
e & q. No. as for Gordonsville and
Richmond.
S:47 A. M.-Daily-Local for Harrison
burg and way stations.
9:l7 A. M.-Daily-fI. =. Fast Mail.
Stops only for passengers Tor points south
n which scheduled TO stop. First class
coaches; sleeping cars TO birmingham
and drawing room sleeping cars 10 New
Orleans. Dining car service.
ll:l7 A. M.-Dailv-Mallt train. Coaches
for Manassas ,Charlottesviile,L ynchburs,
Danvil.e and Greensboro. Sleeping cars
Greensboro to ATLANTA.
4:47 r. M.-Week d. ys-Limited TO
War renton, charlottesville and Harri
sonburg.
49, 2. M.-Dai!y-oirinlngl lam spec
ial Sleeping ears betwaau New York,
Stlanta, Admission birmingham.
Through first-class -uArueS between
Washington, Atlanta ana birmingham.
Dining ca service. 1 o,I'nt To california
five times weekly.
252P. M.--Week days.-Llnlreu Tor Har
risonburg ana way stations on Manassas.
branch. Pullman buffet parlor car.
5l2 P. M.-Daily--Loca] for Warren
ton.
G: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 ears.
1927 p. M.--Daily-Washingrc ana
Chattanooga Limited tvia GJIohpGrgJ.
First-ciass coach and sleeping oars &c
Roanoke, Knoxville and Chattanooga
Sleeper to New Orleans, Washington TO
Roanoke. Dining car service.
1lO2 j.. -Daily--New York, ALBANIA
and New Orleans Limited. All PULLMAN
train, club and observation cars 10 New
Orleans Sleeping ears TO Ashevillc,
Atlanta, Macon and New Orleans. Sleep
Ar a. -Daily-Memphis special.
Sleeping cars and coaches for Roanoke:
Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga and
Memphis. Dining car service. WASH
ington sleeping cars open 1000 P. NJ.
Through trains from the south arrive
at Alexandria 6:l3 and G:"22S, SEQ and 10 %
a. m, 2.l3, T.2s, 1913 and ll.5s l.. NJ.
daily. Harrisonhurg 1l.3S a. NJ. week
days and SOS Z. NJ. Daily. From Char.
lottesville 1T 9.33 \. NJ.
TRAINS ON ELUEMON1 BRANCH.
Leave Alexandra CIV. & .. Stationl
week days at So A NJ. }. - and i -
p. NJ. for nluemoI t: S:.'3 !. NJ. week
days for Leesburg; ..:t5 p. Vi. daily Tor
Bluemnnt 9:,.3 4. NJ, loc:;', OH sun
days only Tor Bluemont.
Pullman reservation, &C, apply 10
WILLIAM q. LEllEW,
Union Ticket Agent. Alexandria, \ 4.
r.. ii. COAPMAN. Vice Pres GGrr. Mgr
S. Fl. HARDWlCk, Pass Trri. Mgr.
II. f. CARY. General Passenger Agent.
J.. S. BROWN. General Agent,
Washington, ID. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
"oh, Had | the Wings of Dove

The daily papers reported the other
day a visit OF the prlmate 10 convict
prison. The prison has been built by
convict labor Convict hands have
done the carving \ convict played
the organ, and it looks rs If Il convict
selected the hymns. One Of them.
"Oh. Had the Wings f Il Dove" The
convictS are said TO have SUNG with
great heartinesS. II is easy 10 believe.
II .dndon Truth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
Importance Recognized.

DO you think that man fully apnre.
ciateS the Importance or the office &c
which we have elected him?" said one
constituent.
II guess lie does" replied the other.
1.-THE first thing lie did WAS TO shy it
ought TO command q larger salary
Washington Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
Not Her Fault.

Tue mistress comes home without
warning. She finds the maid In gain
attire.
why. what do yon mean she cF1es.
"by wearing my hest black sNTt:
1t is not ms taulf." replies the ma'd.
MADAM locked up all her colored
ones."-Cleyelaud Plain Dealer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
The Came OF Shoppinu,

While the children are seated In n
ring they must go shopping. The
child who starts the game says To MS
nei"hbor It the left:
81 have been busy all day shop
ping"
What did you hny:" asks the child
TO whom he spoke.
The first child may then give the
name of some article that he can touch
without leaving his cnalr-hoots or
ribbon or watch Chain az nacktir. Then
the game goes on. AMI when The qnes-
tons and answers Eave gone around
the circle TWO CT three times v''u Will
see how difficult il will he ~ lind the
answers
Cocuelin Made the Audience Wait.
The architect Rinet w:lS friend OF
the elder CoQuelin. lie delighted TO
sneak or . performance or "Cyrano
de Bergerac" in which be went to
praise the genial actor in his dressing
room between acts
Il admire you above ALL he saia
to the actor. ''in the conpIets OF the
Cadets OF Gascony.
At that moment word came to Coqlle-
lin that the curtain was rising for the
next act.
Wait. walt" exclaimed Coquelin.
leave me here alone with Rinet"
My friend" he said 70 the architect
1T Is with pleasure that ! am no"
going 10 rcpeat the passage which has
pleased you For ME your approba-
tioa is worth more than the plaudits
OF the whole hUuse-"
And while the audience waited be
gave anew for Binet alone the cadets
Of Gascour. de Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
WASHINGTON Southern Ry
Schedule in effect .IannorN !, l9ll

Schedule in effect .Iannory 7, I3II.
Trains leave Union Station for Wash
ington and points north daily at 4" U.s.
S3i, s So and 10 20 a. M, II VI. , 81. 8 Il,
and II 81 D. nj; week davsat 60i and Gls
y. m: Sundays only. S0I p. IN.
For Fredericksburg, kcnniord and
points south at 4 81, s. local and 10 -
4. m, IL l6, AZ, 527 NJcaD s.. s A
@ 81 p. m. daily; and 4 90 p. m. week
days.
Accommodation fol Frederick sb,lrg a.
II Is a. ln., daily. On week days this
train runs through TO Milford.
NoTE'-Time ofarrivals and departures
and connections not guaranteed.
W. 2. TAYLOR, Traffic Manager,
Riohmon Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
Vclcanic a sh

The destructive Philippine volcanoes
aave value 70" one thing at least.
says writer In the Pacific Montbly.
They are directly responsible for the
finest hemo producing urea 10 the
world. Hemp thrives in soil hea SHY
impregnated With Solcahk. ash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13

It is not the quality OF the meat, but
the cheerfulness OF the guests that
makes the feast. 1t is the quality Of
the shoe that p!eases the guest. It is
sold ct Marshall'=,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13

When buying congIl medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is mos, efrectual
for colds. Group and whooping cough
and that it contains no harmful drug.
For sale by W. r. Creighton and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13

Greeks and Romans Of the ancient
world invariably used white and black
beans for voting Mt trials. the white
bean signifying acquittal and the black
one conviction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
Particular Speech,

MY dear, do you love me still:"
az still love you. and suppose l
would love you still If ! ever saw yoH
thar usy,"-Ba.hmore American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
FOR MoUsT VERNON.

Leave Alexandria for Mount Venom
week days, at %, IS, IS, S5l, 10 -,
ii Is a. M. y -, | Is, p, 30, 10, 10,
6 80 I IS, s sc, 9 SO, ~ 50 and II ~ 9. N.
Sundays 90, $ 80, 8 80, 10 30, II sc 4.
a., L So, 30, 80. 3 30. 80, S 80, q 80. 3D.
s4S and 10 10 D. %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
ESTABLISHED 1852.
Burke & Herbert

mooe. ~ equipped tor banking in
its various branches.
Deposites received subject TO check al
aight. Collections made on all points.
High-grade investment securities
bought and sold.
Letters Of Credit ard Foreign Ex.
change furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
4 Savings Department. in which IN
serest is allowed on deposits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13

The Camel.
Why Is came! easily angered2 Be-
cause It always has its back .up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-13
w. A. johnson & Co.,

Y. f. Cor Cameron and Royal Streets
WHOLESALE GhOCERS
General Commission Merchants
and Dealers In
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
BINGHAM

Mrs A J.. Decker, Magnetic healer,
is at Mrs. ]. 4 Bakers for a short time
only
Mrs. A. S. Decker will speak in
Grange Hall on the evening of Dec. l6,
at 80, subject. Magnetic Healing. y
Eloeution introduced. Admission free.
All Ladies. Children's and Boys
25ct. underwear, now 20cts. A. S.
Burke.
There is TO be a Christmas concert
and tree in the Congregational church
on Christmas eve. Dec, 24th. Cordial
invitation extended to all.
Christmas goods in the stores looks
very attractive with the Christmas dec
orations Of red and green. An electric
train running around a pretty village
In W. b. Goodriehs window, attracts
a good deal of attention.
On account of poor health we are 90
ing to close out our entire stock and
20 out of business. We have large,
clean stock of staple goods consisting
OF Groceries. Crockery, fancy china,
10-cent goods, dry and fancy goods
and millinery These are being mark
ed down at prices that ought to move
them quick Come early and avoid
the Xmas rush.--A S. Burke.
Laura Gallant. who is taking a
course to fit herself for trained nurse
is at home for vacation of a week
or two.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
II The News of Somersets Busy Towns -

The CONGREGATIONAL Church fair and
chicken pie supper was great sue
cess. About $50 was cleared by the
society.
Village schools re-opened on Mon
day
Best outing nannels nov cents
to close-A 5. Burke
An alarm of fire, was ung in Mon
day morning about : o'clock. II proved
to be mistake as the smoke from a
chimney rolling down over the
shingles, looked to a person outside
as though it was coming through the
roof.
The Kennebec Hall Amusement Co
will show Moving Pictures every
Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights
in Kennebec Hall Matinee every Sat
urdav ut o'clock.
Judge II. II. Brazzell of Fairfield has
been in town presiding at the regular
term OF the Western Somerse. NUM-
cipal court. Entries were made in II.
/. Goss office.
We bought large stock of holiday
goods before We decided 10 close out
our business and the last article must
20 at some price-A. S. Burke.
Elbie Curtis has bought the Cony
Grant farm in the back part of the
town, and has moved his family out
there, and will occupy the old house
till Mr. Grant moves away which Will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

be before the first OF June. Mr.. Curtis
will rent his home in the village.
The attendance at the meeting of the
Century Club at the home of Mrs.
Biua Preble was good as usual Mrs
Preble and Mrs. Steward were hostess
es The roll call Vas responded to by
three minute talks by the members.
a paper on The Government of State,
Mrs Della Webster. State Buildings
aud Institutions, Mrs. Alice Goodrich;
The Shaker Settlements. Mrs Bina
preble, Review questions by the pr2si-
dent on Tire Election of a President;
General discussion Next meeting,
Jan. 3rd at the residence of Mrs Lu-
cinda Moore.
Buy your wife nice chair, quarter
ed oak or mahogany table, an art
square, a rug dining table, dining
chairs. iron or brass bed, chamber
suit, couch, couch cover, chiffoneer,
umbrella. suit case. grip or hundreds
of useful things that she would be
proud of for years. Buy your husband
a winter suit or oVercoat, maeklnaw
or sweater. a winter cap or hat, pair
of winter pants or REFER, a fur coat
or fur cap, dress shirt or underwear,
a pair of Gold Seal ruDbers; walk
over, Elite, or long walking shoes, a
bath robe. Buy your boy winter
suit, an oyercoat, a REFER and sweat
err a sled. all and many more useful
presents can be found at Donigans,
Bingham, at rock bottom prices. They
appreciate out of town trade.
No snow, means no white birch, and
no work for the employees of the
American Shoe Finding Co.
Miss Gladys Stewart returned home,
Saturday from visit with friends in
Hebron and Lewiston.
Gladys Steward has returned from
visit among friends in Hebron and
Lewiston.
w. II. & o. II. Clark of Caratunk,
were in town, Saturday
Mr. Burgess is employed by Savage
& Co., in cleaning and pressing clothes.
George Dutton has gone into the
woods for f. S Hunnewell
Mrs. Anna Chase has been visiting
her daughter. Mrs. VIII Snow at
Skowhegan for several days.