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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31
GOVERNOR MANN
AND THE ALIENS.

Governor Mann, after his unex-
pected return to Richmond last Fri
day morning, in answer to newspa-
per men, who quickly besieged him,
gave out the following laconic state
ment:"
simply desire to repeat that
after the most careful eXamlna-
ton of the evidence ir these
cases | have not the slightest
doubt of the guilt of Floyd and
Claude Allen, and will not in
terfere. The law must take its
course.
Many persons who had engaged in
the movement looking to the miti-
cation of the punishment melted out
to the elder and younger Allen are
gradually losing .ardor, and no doubt
in time will lock at the action Of the
executive in more conservative
manner. In fact, numbers have re-
Gently revised their utterances.
Governor Mann, like all other men,
who hold prominent positions in
this world, was called upon to pay
the exorbitant price of greatness. He
CHANGED to be head of the common
wealth when a serious issue was not
to be decided on sentimental!
grounds, but it was up to him to say
whether or not law and order should
be upheld in the Old Dominion.
An ominous sign of the times is the
fact that some people are losing
faith in the Judiciary and are dis
posed to treat scourts of law with
contempt. This is especially notice
able in the young, who drink in much
they hear from their elders.
The court of last resort had sus-
tanned the jury's action in the Car
roll County Court, and the Governor
alone was in position to set aside
the verdict which had been in ac-
cordance with the law Of God and
man. He realized the great respon-
sibility resting upon him and acted
accordingly.
There are incidents in history in
which the pardoning power has
brought great distress to those who
have been entrusted with the same
and which has caused many kingl!
head to rest uneasily.
In the latter part of the eighteenth
century when forgery and larceny
were punished with death in England
two young men who had committed
this crime with their eyes wide ope:
were sentenced to be executed. Ihel
friends used all sort of arguments
with George the Third, in attempt
to induce him to set aside the yer
dict. but the monarch called their at
tent;on to other cases where forger
had suffered the extreme penalty o
the law, and he was firm in his de
termination to allow the law to TAX
its course in their case.
Later a celebrated divine, the un
fortunate Dr. Dodd, : minister of tn
established church, a great scho!
ar and man who had write
a commentary on Scriptures, was al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED DAILY.
FACE FOUR.

The Alexandria Gazette Corporation
Gazette Building King Street
ROBERT S. BARRETT, President
and General Manager.
HOWARD W. SMITH, Secretary anc
Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31

If this town caught on fire, wouI'
Alexander J. Wedderburn
If the members of the City L emo
cratic Committee had dinner togeth
CT, would Theodore Cook for them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31

.Lo,,1d no exceptionalv ~

One should be exceptionally careful
lust now about taking cold, and when
a cold is contracted get rid OF it as
quickly as possible. To accomplish
this Won will find Chan1bcriain's Cough
Remedy excellent. 1t is not only
prompt and effectual but IS PLEASANT
and safe to take, and has reputation
Of forty years back OF It. For sale by
all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31

Tore arc many far-fetchel ioke!
of various degrees of humor pu lish
ed at the expense of Alexandria, bu
the following is actually true, and
we believe, worthy Of telling b. th'
home-folks: ::
Some years ago certain ?! ofes.
sor Langford, wko lectured on Arcil-
eology and kindred subjects over a
Georgetown University, was walking
through one of !Alexandria's street:
when he noticed very unusual stone
set among the cobbles. A brief ex
animation convinced him that the
stone was valuable piece Of jas.
PEI. Elated at his find, the profeS
sor started to dig ouS the stone Will
his pen-knife. He was, thereupon!
accosted by policeman, put under
arrest and taken to the station-house
"This fellow is crazy" the Officer
told the desk sergeant. 81 tounc
him digging up cobblestones in the
middle Of the street. lie ought to be
locked up"
where are you from? inquired
the sergeant.
I From Washington" the professor
answered meeklv.
"rurn him loose" the sergeant dl-
rected. eve don't want the expense
Of taking care Of him over here. ST
Ei!zabeth's is The place for him."
! Released from the hands of MS
captor the professor returned, dug
! up the stone ard carried it to George,
town University. where it is now or
exhibition in he archaeological col
lection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31

Paris.-A subscription list for the
benefit sthe American flood sufferers
was opened here today at a special
meeting of the american Chamber o.
Commerce. AMBASSADOR Myron /
Hcrr!cH presided, ard gave $1,000
Over $4,000 lid been given before tbs
meeting opened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-31
BURKE & HERBERT,
7GRszs
Transmission OF Funds to Flood
Sufferers.

The Citizens National Bank anti
cipating that the people of Alexan-
dria will respond literally to the Pres
ident's call for aid for the food SUI
ferers in Ohio and Indiana, begs to
announce that it will gladly receive
such contributions and vii! remit
the same Immediately to the Amcri-
can Red Gross at any point required.
RICHARD NJ. GREEN,
Cashier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
No Mexican Clearance.

No alarm need be felt here as to the
effect of the shooting of a Mexican
officer at FL Paso by American officials
Saturday evening, unless prejudiced re-
ports regarding the affair are circulated
maliciousiy in Mexico and cause an out
burst of resentment against Americans
who are still in that country. The kill
ing was in all respects justifiable, even
necessary. The Mexican came across
the International bridge declaring his
intention to kill an American. any
American at ALL and he opened fire on
the first ones he saw, who by good chance
happened to be armed in consequence
of their position inspectors Of i'm
migration. They did precisely what
every man who is attacked should and
must do. and luckily they were better
marksmen than their assailant and he
was soon dispatched, well out Of the
way probably for the sake Of both coun-
tries. Fortunately the Mexican author
tiles Immediately across the river were
able to understand the situation at once
and did what they could to allay bad
feeling. But there may be a disposition
to utilize the happening as token OF
the alleged hatred Of Mexicans by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

returns in the shape of delegates =. the
next democratic national convention.
1t is mentioned that MIR. Cores OPP
ponent was the original Wilson news
paper editor in Oklahoma, and helped
break the Clark strength In that state.
Why is this mentioned? Is it not d
contention that he has claims on Mr.. Will
son, and that they should be recognized
in the distribution of the Oklahoma pat
ronage? Does not this man want Mr..
Wilson to pay off his obligations to him?
And if Mr.. Wilson were to make any
appointments on the recommendation of
Mr. Cores opponent. would they not in
effect be contribution to his senatorial
campaign?
Here is a man who has not studied the
list of appointments so far made. If he
will run his eye over it he Will discover
that Mr. Wilson has not been unmind-
full of his own. Many of those whom
he has helped. helped him last year For
eign as well as domestic appointments
show that Mr. Wilson is much better
than a heather. He has provided for
his own.
In the matter of Mr.. Gore and the Ok
lahoma patronage Mr.. Wilson has had
to consider the situation in the Senate,
where the democratic majority is small.
and a vote is worth a great deal to the
President. lie must. il possible, make
certain of senator's; and one of the most
effective of means is patronage. Mr..
Gore is d senator in hand, and therefore
worth two of his opponent, who, as yet,
is in the bush.
This ambitious Oklahomian is not only
an anti-Gore but an anti-Wilson candi-
date for the Senate. His criticism of the
senator lies as Well against the Presi-
dent, who is paying off obligations right
along, after the old manner of doing
business. and advancing his fortunes as
well as he may with the material at
hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
The Death Trap.

No gates and no tiagman and grade
crossing. The familiar combination. with
the familiar result. This time it occurs
right here, at the doors of Washington, SO
close as To shoca the capital profoundly
Two are dead as Il consequence of
the continued maintenance of this death
trap, against which protests have been
repeatedly sounded, without avail. There
viii be an inquest and probably solemn
declarations expressive Of the sentiment
of the Immediate community, but will
there be action? Will the grade crossing
be eliminated, 10 make il impossible for u
vehicle TO reach the tracks? Or will
merely a gate be established at the dam
ger point, operated by Il fagman who
may or may not attend to his duty?
II is beside the point to assert that the
motorist who with his passenger was
killed yesterday morning ran recklessly
In approaching at high speed a Well
known point OF danger True, he should
have slowed his pace and ascertained the
conditions before venturing upon the
track, but how many vehicle drivers do
this? There is no security in dependence
npon the caution OF road users. They will
continue TO drive rapidly over railroad
u eAShS OF io4iS a. - - PilS SItdlly pOSSlUle
FOR them TO do 50. 1t is necessary to
plaks 1t impossible for them to reach the
fails at all.
"A grade crossing is necessarily danger
point, whatever may be the carefulness of
the road users. The railroad pre-empts
lhe sole right of unrestrained use, and the
railroad ought TO pay for this privilege,
by making the place safe against tres
&
this same kind in the District, and many
others in Maryland and Virginia, SO close
to the District to be local in character
They will continue TO sacrifice lives as
long as they remain. How many deaths
will be needed TO bring about the neces-
sary reform in all three Jurisdictions?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Preparation and the White House.

Mr.. Bryans tribute, spoken on the
stump in Maine: I'VE odrow Wilson is the
best prepared of any man who has gone
into the White House as President"
Mr.. Wilson is well read in matters of
government, and has himself written
much on the subject. And his books sold
well even before there was a suggestion
of a political career for him. But does
that insure great success for him as
President?
Mr.. Lincoln had but little reading of
any sort and no books to his credit,
when he went into the White House.
Some of the politicians who admired him
very much for his native wit and pow
ers of felicitous expression wondered
nervously if he would prove equal to his
great task. How he mastered the meas
ures and the men of that day we all
know The most intellectual member of
the cabinet, Mr.. Seward. confessed that
his chief was the ablest man among
US
Mr.. Arthur had been rated by his
enemies as a ward politician, and by some
of his friends as at most man of
fashion with an attractive way in So
ciety. 1t looked as if tragedy had been
his hands on the death of Gen. Gar
field. But he rose to the presidency and
to the occasion with ease He gave the
country an excellent administration, and
did much to cement his torn party There
are politicians of good Judgment who be-
lieve that had he been nominated instead
of Mr.. Blaine he would have defeated
Mr.. Cleveland.
~ MoK iv,1a
arship. He had spent his life in action
rather than in reading and reflection
He was the product of the stump and
the legislative hall, and not of the library
and the schoolroom. But he knew men
and practical values thoroughly, and as
a representative in Congress, as Gov
ernor of Ohio, as President of the United
States, exhibited the highest qualifications
for public business His four years in
the White House were all to the good
for him, his party, and the country. He
lifted us out of the depths of business
depression and set us on the heights of
general prosperity. Had he lived to COM
plete his second term in the White House
would his party and the country have
been fortunate.
These are instances going to show that
success in the White House does not
depend upon any particular preparation.
Mr.. Lincoln had no preparation that
pointed to success there, but he achieved
it. Mr. Arthur seemed poorly off, but
scored with his opportunity. And Mr..
Mckinley, who prepared, made
great reputation. Mr.. Wilson brings
scholarship and many theories to his task,
but they alone will not suffice They
must be reinforced If he is to win. by
much native sagacity and some luck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

Americans. a sentiment which does not
exist in general.
The Mexican situation whole Is
neither better nor worse. 1t is prac-
tically at a standstill. Each govern
ment seems to be waiting on the other.
Senior Zamboana. reputed to be the per-
sonal representative of Huerta, is on
his way here but will not be officially
received Mr.. Lind remains a Vera
Cruz. The refugees are pouring out of
Mexico as rapidly possible The
fighting continues in Mexico at various
points, but without decisive results.
Rumors are circulated that the scheduled
election may not take place after all,
and again reports run that Huerta is
about to resign his office in favor of
substitute in order to qualify for the
presidential candidacy from which he
is now by constitutional Limitation de-
barred. No confirmation is to be had
of any of these reports. and everybody
seems to be uncertain as to the immedi-
ate outcome of this decidedly muddIed
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Heaping 0ssa Upon Pelion.

1t might be suggested that if the raising
of the question of Commissioner New
mans eligibility to hold office serves to
confuse the District administration, the
shortest way to restore order and to
clear the way for effective work at the
District building is to proceed without
delay to submission of the case to the
court for definite action. Appeals are, of
course, within the right of the challenged
official. and they may continue almost in
definitely under the present system, which
lends itself so admirably to the delay OF
decision. If the institution of the suit
by a taxpayer is an obstacle to good
government in the District, surely the
filing of what is in effect a counter suit
is not the best way to surmount it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Busiest Of All.

Into the woods the youngsters go
The camp fire Is ablaze.
In colors which with fancy glow
We paint primeval days.
We WELD the ak SO keen and strong
To trim the fragrant bough
And then dear father comes along
And says he'll show US how.
Dear father showed the way to fish
And manage a canoe.
There's nothing any heart might wish
That father couldn't do.
Their own affairs the boys might run
If this he would allow,
But nothing ever can be done
Till father shows them how.
'Tis true he carries many an ache.
His hands are blistered, too.
His hair got singed through some mistake
When on the fire he blew.
He wears bandage and goes lame;
His lot Is sad. they vow.
But he is happy just the same.
For father showed them how.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Model Municipal Administration

Sympathy for the peremptorily ousted
clerk Of the excise board-with the
shadow Of excuse that the office was
vacated by law-should not obscure the
fact that in the filling Of the vacancy
thus created the principle of home rule
for the District was violated. and further
more that the position was by pressure
of influence from a high quarter be-
slowed upon a personal and political
friend. 1t would have been distasteful
an appointment made even if the place
were being filled after vacation by death
or genuine-not enforced-resignation In
the circumstances, however, it is douby
obnoxious and calls for emphatic protest
which. however unavailing it may be, will
nevertheless be recorded as the cutlery
of an outraged community.
While the President was considering
the selection of the two civilian District
Commissioners it was repeatedly stated at
the White House that he was anxious
to find the best available local men for
these positions. in order to enable him
TO work, through them, for the develop
ment of Washington as the model Ameri-
can municipality. He selected two good
men. though as to the residential status
of one Of them question has been raised
which is now before the courts for de-
termination.
One of the first actions of this new
board OF Commissioners was the selec-
ton of an assistant assessor who is
proud of a voting residence in Pennsyl-
vania. The President next named, after
considerable difficulty, an excise board
apparently suitable in personnel, but APP
parently susceptible to persuading infiu-
ence in the matter of the bestowal of pat
ronage Had this excise board, regardless
Of the absence of statutory limitations, ad-
aered strictly to the principle of local home
rule. there would today be a feeling of
confidence that the Presidents wish to
establish here a model administration, i'm
ronage, recognizing merit as the sole
standard of selection, devoted to the doc
trine of proved efficiency
That there is at this time no such feel
Ing of confidence is due to the numerous
circumstances attending the filling of
local positions during the past few
months that indicate a disposition to
utilize the District as patronage field
1t may be possible to develop the model
municipal machine here by drawing from
the outside field for workers That may
after experiment prove the best method.
But it assuredly shocks the community
to be told. thus plainly, that good men
for responsible places cannot be found
here and that it is necessary to go else
where for them. If this is not the reason
for the selection of young Jerseyman
of no official experience to fill the diff
cult place held so capably for many
years by Roger Williams, then why was
he chosen? AT whose instance and on
what ground?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Patronage and the Senate.

Senator Gore has opposition for re-
election, and plank in his opponents
platform declares that federal patronage
should not be used solely to pay obli-
cations and to advance the fortunes of
United States senator's"
The meaning is plain. Mr.. Gore has
the ear of the President and in making
recommendations for Office is thinking
- the future. He wants none but Gore
pen put on guard; and in looking out
for his own now he makes certain that
khey will look out for him later.
Well, in tackling that principle Mr..
Cores opponent not only criticises Mr..
Gore but the President also. What Mr..
Gore Is doing Mr.. Wilson Ia doing. He
Is paying off obligations. and advancing
bis fortunes for 1915. Men appointed to
federal office now are expected to make
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
The Barbarians of the Senate.

From the New York Sun.
BY deplorable lapse into barbarism
and an absolute reversal of the contin-
uous democratic policy OF free art,
policy of every democratic tariff, be 1t
protectionist or free trade. from 1892 to
1894, and Of the Underwood bill as 1t
passed the House, the democrats of the
Senate have voted solidly, with the honorS
able exception Of Mr.. Thornton of Louis
lana. for protection which American
artists loathe and for a tax on the edu-
cation and enlightenment of the whole
people The pretense that since the MAX
ers of collections in illustration of the
progress of the arts" and destined sooner
or later to be the free treasures of the
public, are rich they should be mulcted
land artists and the rest of the COM
munity thereby would disgrace naked
savage. Indeed, compare with man like
Senator Thomas, for instance, the es-
thetic and artistic cave man scratching
a portrait of bison on the wall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Beauty, Song and Senators.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
1t is creditable to the grave and aged
senators that the paragraph in the tariff
bill which prohibited the importation of
bird plumage for commercial purposes
was restored without question. 1t had
been fiercely debated In caucus and
some foolish and vicious remarks had
been made by the opponents of the pro-
posal to protect bird life in the interest
of beauty, joy and the higher utility. The
ignorance revealed by some of the OBJ
jectors shows that they need some OF
the excellent literature circulated by the
Audubon Society and other lovers OF
birds. The defeat of the paragraph
would have been victory for cruelty,
vanity and greed. The victory Of the
birds Is also q victory for the better and
nobler side Of human nature. He or she
who does not enjoy the music and lowell
ness Of the birds sufficiently to sacrifice
certain hat decorations Is At only fol
stratagems and spoils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Post Cards and Letters.

You sent SO many picture cards while
l was at the summer resort she pro-
tested, instead of writing letters"
Well" he answered. II was trying to
spare you any disappointments. AS soon
as you see a picture card you know there
isn't going to be any check with it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

Illinois expects to obtain good roads by
putting convicts on honor and utilizing
their labor on the highways. The expert
ment is interesting as contemplating a
considerable variety of improvements in
the single transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

CIn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE SIAR shoud
rot be addressed 10 any Individual connected
with the Office but simply 10 THE STAR or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Harmonious.

Those Chinese characters are pecul-
lar" said the man who was standing in
front of a laundry.
Yes replied his friend, Chinese is
the only language 1 know of that looks
exactly like it sounds
Courage often consists in having too
much pride to let anybody know how
scared you are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

The statement by Mr.. Carnegie that he
once desired to be a newspaper reporter
illustrates the universal fascination of
printers ink. If Mr.. Carnegie has not
done much as a chronicler Of events he
at least has the satisfaction of knowing
that he has suggested great deal of
interesting copy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

4 banking system which will extend
the activities of money without impair
ing the solidity Of institutions responsible
for it's management will no doubt lind
as much favor with bankers as with the
nublic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Appreciation.

You never carry that beautiful UNI
brela l gave you she said reproach-
fully.
Il can't afford to-" he replied. Il feel
as If I'd have to take a taxicab to keep
from getting 1t wet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08
Frankly Nervous.

DO you think you would be fright
ened in battle?'
I'm afraid So replied Mr.. Chuggins.
Every time 1 heard gunshot I'd mag
inc one of my automobile tires had blown
out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

New York Is objecting to some plays
depicting immoral phases of life. In or
der to perpetuate them it may be neces-
sary to set them to rag-tme and pre-
sent them as musical comedies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-08

ANY hopes entertained by Huerta that
Mr. Bryan's lectures would contain some
thing on which he could base claim or
an argument have been dispelled by this
time.