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Morgan County republican., 1913-07-24
A LONG STRING.

st. Louis, July 2I.-On Monday,
July Ia, the Missouri Pacific.Iron
Mountain loaded $3.50 cars with
freight on its tracks, this being the
largest record of single days local
loading ever made by the company in
the month Of July. The nearest APP
proach was made on July a9 of last
year when 3, 3I9 ears were loaded,
just 26I cars short of the record made
last Monday. The day has never
been equaled during any Of the sum-
mer months, June, July, or August, in
the history of the road. 1t has never
been exceeded at any period except
on five days; December 6, 1911,
with local loading OF 1888 cars !;
September 9, 1919, with $500; Sep
tember 20, 1912, with 3,6os; Oc-
tober 2I. 1919, with goat, and Janu-
ary 2. 1913, with 4oo2 cars. The
last named date also includes the Jan
uary Ist figures.
1t was about supper time when a
man with a toothache climbed the
stairs to a dentists office.
elbow much do you charge to pull a
tooth2" asked the sufferer.
"A dollar, with gas" answered the
torturer, and fifty cents without gas. u
"I'll wait till tomorrow and have j,
done in the daytime" said the pa
tient, making his escape.
Morgan County republican., 1913-07-24
Parcel Rates Lower,

TdrC0I n6L0S Lower,
Becoming effective August 18th,
the maximum weight will be 20
pounds, the first zone extended to
100 miles. instead of SO. and the
rates for the first and second zones
cut in half.
The rate OF postage on parcels
weighing in excess of four ounces
in the first zone will be reduced from
FIVE cents for the frs, pound and one
cent for each additional pound or
fraction to five cents for the frs,
pound and one cent for each add
itional two pounds or fraction there
Of. The rate for the second zone
will be reduced TO five cents for the
first pound and one cent for each
additional pound or fraction thereof
up to twenty pounds.
Packages OF $25 value can be
insured for S cents, and over SO;
and dot to exceed $50, for 10 cents
Goods can be sent &. o. ID. ant
your money returned for 10 cents
Why die the standpatters allow th'
express companies to rob the peopl.
OF so many many millions during th'
years since parcel post was IN sue
cessful operation in other countries
Dog war Al Jefferson City.
| Jefferson City. July II. Three
dog catchers began war of exter.
mination against the unlicensed
animals of Jefferson City today. By
noon the pound was full to overflow
ing and an improvised extension wa
made.
The payment of dog tax in Jeher
son City has been regarded very muc
in the light Of a Joke in the past
Last year, out of an es,imrtcd dol
population OF som:,hing like $500
tax was paid on but twenty-nln..
Mayor 1'h mas appealed to Mayor
Henry Klel OF s.. I.,uis t. find Inn
experts who would grab the unlicens
ed Jefferson City dog without fear ol
favor. Mayor Kiel sent Mayo
Thomas three experts. 80 Kansas Cit
Journal.
When through with them bette
send one over to Versailles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
WESTMINSTER BUILDING.
Opening Athletic Branch of New Edl-
flee.

The athletic department of the
Westminster Building of the Second
Presbyterian Church, northeast cor
ner of Prince and st. Asaph streets,
will be opened to the public this
evening, and it is expected that a
large number of men will avail them
selves of the opportunity for the en-
joyable and healthful exercise offered
This department of the building
will be open to those outside OF the
actual members Of the Presbyterian
congregation, admission being by
cards which will be issued at the
building.
The basement where the athletic
department is located, is equipped
with two fine bowling alleys, jumping
buck, tumbing mats, punching nag
chest weights, dumb bells, and ban
bells, and an up-to- date shower bath
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
Mayor Wentzell Agrees. to
Return Guns to the
Guardsmen.
INCIDENT. is CLOSED.
Three Men Placed in Guard House for
Breaking Globes in Different Sec
ti0ns of the Place.

Camp Ordway, Harpers Ferry,
w Va, Aug. IA conipt between
the District National Guard authori-
ties on one hand and Mayor Wentell
and Chief of Police White of Harpers
Ferry, on the other, was avoided to-
day by the mayors agreement to re-
turn to the camp unloaded guns con-
fiscated from guardsmen in town.
The mayor said his chief had acted
under the johnson law, which pro-
Ihibits carrying arms in this State
without heavy bond. At first he
was inclined to press the case, but
,when General Harries threatened
him with drastic action for confs-
eating parts of Government uniforms
he made quick shift and agreed to
return the guns.
This closes the incident, although
the camp officials have ordered that
for the sake of peace it is bes= that
the soldiers leave their guns behind
even though they are unloaded.
Three men were in the guardhouse
today for breaking globes in the town
of Harpers Ferry last night
The camp today IS laying prcpara-
tions for giving royal welcome to the
District Commissioners tomorrow af-
ternoon. A srecls.i Gao viii bring
them here. The camp will put on its
best uniform and tomorrow night viii
give the most extensive parade of the
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
BIDS RECEIVED.

At last nights meeting of the Old
Dominion Boats Club bids were re-
ceived for remodeling and retlnlsh-
inc the club house which was severely
damaged during the storm OF last
week. 1t is expected the repairs to
the building will cost $500. Several
piles will have to be replaced and the
building braced inside. The storm
made it necessary to postpone The
second one of the boat races which
was to be held last Saturday. 1t is the
intention of the officers of the club
to hold boat races every two weeks
after repairs to the building have
been completed, the races to lie con-
tinued until cold weather puts stop
to the sport. One new member (Ju-
Ian Washington was admitted last
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
TO PAY MORE FOR COAL.
Special Tax Imposed by Pennsylvania
to be Paid by Consumers.

On account of the late legislation
in Pennsylvania which has placed a
tax of = 1-2 per cent on the value of
every ton of coal mined in the state,
the price Of coal will be higher next
month than it has been this year.
This tax which will amount from
three to four dollars on every carload
of coal mined, is to be passed down to
the dealers by the operators and the
dealers are TO pass the tax on down to
the ultimate consumer.
:. is expected that strong protest
will he made by the consumers who
will have to foot the bill. end dealers
arc now organizing with the coop
Grafton Of the operators to fight the
tax in the attempt to have the bill re-
ncalc5. by the Pennsylvania Leglsla-
ture. The operators make the state
aren't that the reason for passing the
tax down to the intimate consumer
is because they desire publicity and
support in their fight against this
tax of . 1-2 per cent and to get it
from the public, the latter must be
made to feel the result Of the tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
FIRE COMPANIES MEET.
Prcparations to Attend F1remen
Convention in Staunton This
Month.

AT last nights meeting of the mem
bers of the Columbia and Reliance
Steam Fire ENGINE Companies steps
were taken to participate in the an
rua convention Of the Virginia State
Firemen's Association which will be
held this year at Staunton, on Aug
ust 27, %, and 29th. There will prob
ably be from G5 to 70 members OF
the three fire companies of AleXan-
dria in charge of fheir respective cap
tains who will go to Staunton, ~
from the Reliance, 80 from the Colum-
bia, and about IS from the truck COM
panty. A complete list of those going
has not yet been made up.
The men will meet at their re-
spective quarters Tuesday. August
26th and march to the union station
to board the 9:07 a. m., train. Special
coaches will be provided by the South
crn Railway as far as charlottesville
where the coaches will be attached to
The regular C. & o. train going direct
90 Stglnton.
A delegate for every ten members
in the local fire companies or ma
jority, have been appointed to olicl-
allv represent Alexandria at the con-
vention.
Several important questions atrR
fecting the state firemen will be con-
sidered this year, among which Is
bill to be presented for a state fire
mems pension fund. the last bill
passed by the State Legislature was
,5eclarcd unconstitutional in a teRt
case brought against it by the nisur-
ance companies of Virginia who were
required to pay small tax i'll sup
port of the bill on every dollar Of IN
surance written in the state. The new
bill is expected to prove satisfac-
tory to Uesy one concerned.
Any one desiring to accompany the
fisanen should make application to
A. D. CRIMES, captain of the Reliance
E. C. Craven, Captain fthe Colum-
bia, or 10 R. NJ. Latham, captain OF
she Relief Truck Company. Members
will attend in uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
LEAVE FOR BALTIMORE.
Delegation of Alva Aerie of Eagles
Wear New Uniforms.

A delegation of 30 members of
Alva. Aerie, No. S71, Fraternal Order
of Eagles, left here at Z o'clock this
morning for Baltimore to take part
in the parade to be held in the Monu-
mental City in connection with the
national convention of Eagles. The
Alexandrians accompanied the Wash
ington members on special electric
train whic hleft Washington at s
o'clock.
Between 90 ana 80 members of
Alva Aerie will leave tonight for Bal
timore. The Alexandrians wore their
new tuxedo dress uniforms. Messrs.
o. H. Daniels ami T. D. Downey are
the delegates from Alva Aerie. The
Alexandrians will be rendered crab
feast at Druid Hill Park tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
SUSPECTED OF LUNACY.
Negro Boy, Incorrigible And Giving
Evidence of Degeneracy, to be
Examined by Commission.

On recent Sunday afternoon. our
ling the progress of game OF base
ball on the reclaimed ground adjoin-
ny the site of Battery Rodgers, a
negro boy named George Johnson
became incensed, unnecessarily, at a
white boy and attempted to use a
knife upon the object of his wrath.
1t took half dozen men to keep
Johnson away from the boy The ne
,gro was later arrested, and upon
being brought into the Police Court
ihc acted strangely and was apparent
ly irresponsible. During the eXam-
nation of the case it was learned that
Johnson was a refugee from the re-
form school. A fine of So was mn
posed, and being unable to pay the
assessment, he was sent to Jail Tor
twenty days. The prisoner was made
a ''trusty" at that institution, but he
soon betrayed the confidence of the
warden by running away. johnson
was brought into the Police Court
again this morning, when he refused
to utter a word, but glared strangely
at his surroundings. His sanity IS
suspected, and he was ordered to be
he'd until commission can examine
him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
PREPAR ATORY SUMNER SCHOOL

Conrad Johnson and NJ n. Fisher.
Of the Lee High School, are conduct
ing their preparatory summer school
al the Lee Building, and the pupils
that have been enrolled are making
splendid progress since the school
opened This is an excellent opportu-
rity for high school pupils to receive
instruction in their studies in prepa-
ration for the opening of the fall term
of the school. Every scholar who de-
sires special individual instruction
can join at any time this month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

The two chemical engines which
have just been purchased by the citi-
lzens association of Potomac, Alex
andria county, will be tested on Au-
gust Is. Al the same time lawn
party will be given for the purpose
of raising funds for the newl yestab-
!lished fire department The chemical
engine ordered for Rosemont, one of
the city's suburbs is expected to ar
rive within a short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
CONTRACT AWARDED.

S. L. Darling, of Alexandria, has
awarded the contract to build his new
residence to S. D. DeVaughan & Son.
The architects will be ". Leon Clark
G. Co. The house will be of brick
of handsome appearance, containing
seven rooms and large reception
hall. 1t will be erected on King
street extended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Immediate repairs to the club house
of the Old Dominion Boat Club, which
was badly damaged by the storm of
last week, were authorized at meet
ing of that club which was held last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

DR.. James f. Garvey. deputy
health officer, is issuing temporary
permits to some 40 dairymen in and
near Alexandria on thci rapplications
for permission to sell milk in The
city. This temporary permit will be
good until the health officer makes
an inspection of the tiairymen's plants
when regular city license will be
issued for the operation Of dairic,
complying with the Alexandria health
laws as 10 cleanliness and sanitary
construction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

: Easton, Pa-Mrs. Catherine Riegel
of Kintnerwiile, Bucks COUNTY, was
killed by rolling from couch while
tahrg map at her homie. She would
HAVE been 100 years old on October
Ia. TT; ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Civil service examinations were
held today at the custom house for
editorial clerk and architectural
craftsman. Albin Powell, of the local
civil service board, was in charge of
the examinations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07
LEAD CUT DOWN; RESULT
UNCERTAIN; WILLIAMS TO CONTEST
LOCAL, ,BREVITIES.

The regular monthly meeting of
the City School Board will be held to-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Hard and soft shell and deviled
crabs ani famous crab salad daily at
the Rammel Cafe-Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Schuler Bros. have awarded a con.
tract to George f. Rogers for the con.
struction of sewer TO connect szv,
eral of their houses on King stree;
with the large city sewer several
blocks away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

F. Clinton Knight, who is building
new home in George Washington
Park, expects to have it completed
in time for occupancy September lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-07

Examination papers Of the five ap-
plcants for q stare license to teach
in Virginia will be sent to the State
School Board at Richmond sometime
this week, by VIM. A. Sweeney, su-
perintendcnt of public schools Of AL
cxandra. The papers will be return
ed by the State Board and licenses
s5IanUed oy the latter part of The
month.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-27
GRAND JURY VIEWS
Scene OF WRECKAGE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY HAS THEM
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
RUINS OF DEATH-TRAP.

Los Angeles, May Members Of
the county grand jury today accom-
panied the district attorney to view
the scene of the pier disaster of Sat
urday at Long Beach.
It was stated while rhere had peoa
no change in the plan to have the
coroner conduct the entire investi-
cation alone. beginning Thursday, It
was thought wise to have the grand
Jurors familiar with the situation
Experts appointed to inspect the
ruins began their work today. They
viii be expected to furnish the data
upon which the coroner's jury can
arrive at conclusion as to the cause
Of the disaster and the responsibility
for it.
According to reports from Long
Beach, Margaret Reed, aged 70, and
Otis Hahn, aged 12, who fell into the
death pit, are expected to die at any
moment
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-27
cross AND ANDERSON.

Los Angeles, May 27.-Announce-
ment was made today that efforts
were under way to arrange a Fourth
Of July match at Vernon between
Leach Cross Of New York and Bud
Anderson, the northwestern light
weight. It is proposed to match the
winner Of this bout with the winner
OF the Ritchie-Riyers fight in san
francisco on the same date.
The same cluo announced also that
arrangements were about completed
for 2O-round fight June 20 between
Charles Ledeaux, bantamweight
champion Of France. and Eddie Cam
ri Of San Francisco Ledeaux, it
was stated, would start from PARIS
at once.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-27
FIGHTER is RE-ARREsTED
ALTHOUGH ONCE LET OUT ON
BAIL, MOUNTED POLICE GATH.
ER HIM IN AGAIN.
NO COMMENT IS MADE
CIVIL AUTHORITIES DO NOT AN
NoUNcE WHAT THEIR PRO-
cEDURE WILL BE.

Calgary, May 27.-Just what action
the civil authorities would take re
garding the unexpected arrest last
night of Arthur Pelkey, following his
exoneration by a coroner's jury from
charges connecting him with the
death of Luther McCarty, who died in
the prize ring Saturday as the inoi-
rect result of a blow administered by
Pelkey, was problematical early TO-
day.
Northwest mounted police, mem
bers of which took Pelkey into Gus
tody for the second time, refused to
make any statement, but 1t was learn
ed that at least preliminary hear
ing will be given Pelkey in police
court today.
Whether or not the police will push
the case unaided by provincial author
tiles is not known. Acting Premier
Mitchell is said to have stated last
night before the announcement of the
decision Of the coroner's jury that ne
would be governed by the findings
OF that body.
McCarty's body was sent to his
home in Ohio last night
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-27

/ plaintiffs recollection he had never
in his life taken more than one or
the same occasion.
Mr.. Roosevelt took the stand today
dore Roosevelt took the stand today
in his libel suit against George A,
Newett, who, in an editorial, charged
him with drunkenness. The former
president entered denial. He ad-
mitted using light wines with MS
meals, but said he never touched
strong liquors except on advice of
his physician or after great exposure.
He said he doesn't smoke nor touch
beer. After giving a brief outline OF
his political career, the former presi-
dent said:
4 have never drunk a cocktail or
a highball in my life. With the ex-
ception hereafter noted, | never drank
whisky or brandy except under the
advice of a physician don't care
for the taste of either | don't smoke
and | don't drink beer, because I d1s.
like smoking and dislike the taste Of
beer. l never have drunk whisky Of
brandy except when the doctor pre-
scribed it, or possibly on some occa-
sion after great exposure when | was
chilled through. But it has been GER
tainly 15 or 20 years since have
drunk it because of beng chilled
through. | never have drunk beer,
nor do | drink red wine. The only
wines that have drunk have been
only white wines, Madeira, champagne
or very occasionally a glass of sherry.
At home 1 often at dinner will drink
a wine glass or two wine glasses Of
MADEIRA. In summer, instead of Ma
diera, will often drink a tall glass
Of wine and Poland water or Poly
water. At public dinners l some.
times drink a glass of champagne, or
perhaps two. think that on the ay-
erage this means that VIII drink
champagne about once a month.
Mint iuleps | very rarely drink. IN
the White House we had mint bed
and should think that on the aver
age may have drunk half a dozen
mint juleps a year. Since left the
White House four years ago, to the
best of my memory, have drunk
mint juleps twice, on one occasion at
the Country club at st. Louis, where
drank part of glass OF mint julep,
and on another occasion at big
luncheon given me at Little Rock,
Ark, where they passed around the.
table lovingcup with the mint iuiep
in it, and drank when the cup was
passed to me.
The only other occasions on which
have drunk whisky nave been when
it had been prescribed by the doctor.
During the last IA years don't be-
lieve I have drunk whisky straight or
with water more than half dozen
times.
THE routine at the White House
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-05-27
WILSON SITS DOWN
ON THE LOBBYISTS
PRESIDENT DECLARES THEIR
WORK AGAINST THE TAR
IFF BILL is RAW.

Washington, May 27.-The small
army Of tariff lobbyists which has
been occupying washington since the
Underwood bill passed the house,
was in state Of confusion today be-
cause of President Wilson's sudden
and vigorous attack on the "numer-
GUS, Industrious and insidious lobby
lists"
Many who assumed that the presi-
dents statement referred to them
although he called none by name and
designated none personally even by
inference began issuing statements
and preferred interviews to justify
their position Men, prominent for
many years in official life, including
former United States senators now
identified with either sugar or wool
interests in the organized effort
against the Underwood bill, were d1s-
concerted after reading the presi-
dents declaration and specuiating on
its probable effect.
Senator Simmons, chairman Of the
finance committee, reiterated today
his statement that the lobbyists were
not getting very far. adding that new
er in his legislative experience had
he ever seen so determined and so ex-
tensive a lobby. The expenses of the
wool and sugar lobbyists in Wash
ington, alone to say nothing Of the
I expenses of literature circulated and
advertising, amounts to thousands of
dollars a day
More than a hundred representa-
tiyes Of varied industries were clam
oring early today at the doors Of the
senate finance subcommittee rooms
to be heard before the hearings close
at O'clock this afternoon
Senator Kenyon of Iowa, repubii-
can, was an early caller at the Wnite
House today to commend President
Wilson for his stand against lobby
lists.
The Cash Investment Bankers asso-
citation. Of New York, through its
counsel, Robert R. Reed, filed pro
tests today against the $4,000 exemp-
ton clause Of the income tax. The
association urged the exemptions be
made on incomes under $1,000 with
$500 additional for each person de-
pendent on the $1,000 income, no su-
pertax to be assessed except on in-
comes Of over $4,000.