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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
CLOSING OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Final Exercises Will Begin Monday
Next. June 18th.

The city school board committee.
composed of Harry Kirk. Clifton
Howard and W. s. Nicklin. together
with the superintendent Of PUBLIC
Schools. w. Fl. Sweeney. and Con-
rad Johnson, principal Of Lee High
School, held meeting last night at
the Lee school. during which it was
decided to hold commencement eXer-
ciScs Monday evening, June 18th.
All arrangements were therefore
agreed upon.
The commencement exercises for
the Alexandria High School will be
held in he Young Peoples Building
Of the NJ. +. Church South. next Mon
day evening Rev. Dr. Duffey will de-
liver the Invocation. after which the
commencement address will he mace
by Congressman c. c. CarIIn. )r.
d. NJ. Smith, chairman of the City
School Bard. will present the three
medals to graduates, the Blantql
Medal for Latin, he Ficklin His
tn.; medal and Tie medal on English
given by Miss Hoffman. After which
diplomas will be handed the gradu-
atcS.
4 Chorus Of Children Will sing. the
Star Spangod Banner. and It is cN-
pcctejl to secure the American Indian
Guard band to furnish the music for
the evening.
The Young Peoples Building will
he beautifully decorated for the oc-
casion. Invitations for the exercises
will probably he sent out in day or
so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
FOUR MORE SUSPENDED.
i Houston Again Yields Axe For the
Third Time on Weather Bureau.

Washington, Jun 10Th official ak
fell in the weather bureau yesterday
for third time since Willis L. Moore
himself was recently deposed as chief
because of his activity in trying to
become secretary Of agriculture.
Secretary Houston suspended, pend
ing further investigation j. Warren
Smith, professor of metorology, CO.
lumbus, O., Henry 3. Hersey, general
inspector, Milwaukee; Rosswltte l.
Pollock, section director, Trenton, n
J.. and Norman P. Conger. general
inspector, Detroit, Mich.
Thirty-nine heads have now faller
in the weather bureau, either by dep
sition. demotion or suspension, as
result of Moore's alleged misuse of his
nosition. Two days ago 81 men were
denoted and two others were sus
pended pending investigation. Pre-
vious to that one of Chief Moore
Lietuenants, Charles T. Burns wa:
| denoted.
Secretary Houston has decided Il
make clean sweep and further &C
tion is looked for.
The department of justice yester
dav finished its investigation in IN
case of Moore. A report was plac
ed in The hands of Attorney Gener
al McReynolds, who will decide wha
action shall be taken.
Columbus, O.. June 10.-Suspensio
of Prof. Warren Smith, professor o
meterology and director Of the CO
lumbus weather bureau, the most i'm
portant station in Ohio, is attribute
by his friends to "politics." Profes
!. sor Smith wrote a letter endorsln
Willis L. Moore for secretary of az
| riculture and his friends presunt
that his suspension came as a rt
suit of this letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
TAMMANY HoNORs CARLIN.
Congressman to Address
.t... Wigwam.

AS has been stated in the Gazette
Congressman Charles c. Carlin, Of
Alexandria has just mad big honor
conferred upon him He has received
ian invitation to address Tammany
Hall, in New York. on July 4, this be-
ing the l37th celebration of American
Independence
1 The invitation was signed by John
r. Noolhies, grand sachem Charles
F. Murphy, Timothy y. Sullivan, and
other well-known Tammany leaders.
1t is fixed custom that one man
iS never invited to address this fam
!ous organization more than once.
Last year the honor went to Con-
gressman Oscar Underwood and this
year, as just stated, Mr.. Carlin has
been chosen to make the annual adj
ldress.
To be selected for this purpose is no
small thing. and Mr.. Carin is very
glad to be able to accept the invita-
ton. He will 90 into the "'niggers." j"
den and hand down the very best
brand of Democracy he is able to de-
liver, and for which the Old Domin-
ion has long been famous.
1t is non known exactly how the
'Tammany organization came to
choosc Mr. Carlin for this honor, ex-
cept that hc>S one of the hest known
of the younger Democrats in Con-
gress, and has a well known record
for being fluent orator as well as
"a convincing expounder of Demo-
cratic doctrines. Those who have had
the pleasure Of hearing him know
that there arc few better speakers
anywhere in the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
Illinois Senatorship Likely
to be a Hot Political
Battle.
Sc KS VIND1CATION.
Ousted Senator Prepares For Eigor-
Gus Campaign-Opens His Head
quarters in Chicago.

Washington, June l0--l!linOis will
be the battle-ground Of one Of the not
test political struggles 20 eject sue
ccssor to Senator Lawrence Y. Shcr-
man. in November, 1914.
Senator Sherman is now serving
The unexpected part Of the term of
| William Lorimcr, who was ousted
from the senate. Lorimer himself
has come out as candidate and viii
seek vindication al he hands of the
hvotcrs.
Lorimer announced his purpose
some time ago. Now. it .@evelops he
has { ed expensive headquarters in
! Chi ago and has prepared for cam
paien on a great scale This time. in
view of the direct elections amend
merit he will have to appepal to the
entire electorate Of the State, and not
mcly To the legislature.
! The Illinois contest, moreover, VIII
draw nationa! attention from the fact
that the Bull Moose party is planning
to get a SenatorShip if possible. The
! Democrats are also preparing for
strenuous campaign.
I.orimcr will make his first fight
for the Republican nomination in the
r,,,,,r;or L, tbic he wil ba Onn0Sed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
PROSPECTS FOR PEACH CROPS

Reports from the pcach-%rowin%
sections of the state Of Georgia, are
20 the effect that there viii be d very
short crop Of that fruit this year
'Thc officials of the Southern Railway
which read carries Il very large pro-
portion Of de Southern grown Prach
rrop TO northern points, report that
this years crop will not make over
500 carload while an average %o"h
cron from Georgia requires about
1000 ears to carry the frui. This
will mean decided curtaiImcnt OF
revenue for the railway. as pd2chcS
are the highest priced freight hauled
on arconn of their perishable natur"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
NONOGENARIAN PASSES AWAY.
of Texas House Hilisyii;9
Dead

Calax, va, June l0.-W. c. Tn"rn-
ton died Friday at his home in HIS
vile. lie was abOu 95 years OLE, ard
as proprietor of the Texas house was
no G0ubt at his death the oldest fa-
tel man in the United States doin,
active business.
lie was a soldier in the civil var,
and had since been a justice OF The
peace almost continuously. His
wife, who is but d CIV years younger,
is sill living, and, like him, still ra-
markably active and alert for one Of
her age. They have been married 70
mo.c han sixty years, and have 4
large family of children, all Of wh"m
are married.
Daring the early stages Of the Al"
len cases many newspaper cOrrespor-
dents and lawyers stayed at tn"
Texas house. which is to the right ot
the Carroll county courthouse ard
overlookS the court green where SID
na and Floyd Alien had their closing
duel of the days slaughter March IT,
1912
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
BUSINESS men
y v MET LAST NIGHT
Large Gathering of Memb-
ers Of The Chamber
of Commerce.
TOPICS OF INTEREST.
Railway Schedule, Telephone Service,
Unequal Taxation and Armour Plate
Plant Considered.

A great deal of important bushes:
was transacted last night at the regu.
lar monthly meeting of the Alexan,
d1ia Chamber of Commerce. The
meeting was well attended by mem
berS of the organization.
The first business disposed of was
the new schedule of the Washington
ami Old Dominion Railway, Bluemont
division, which became effective May
18th and gives to Alexandria an af-
ternoen connection at Bluemont juno
ton.
Satisfaction was expressed with
the schedule as printed and the sec
retary Of the chamber, j. I. Preston,
was instructed to endeaNor to secure
from the Railway Company am addi-
tional connection with the Washing
ton train that leaves about 2:20, leav-
ing Alexandria about 1855 to connect
at Bluemont Junction about 2:20
. p. m.
The committee instructed to inves-
tigate the complaints against the
,4elephone service was continued to
enable The eOnmittee to secure more
data regarding the complaints.
The committee on the vagrant law,
reported progress and was continues
in service.
The question OF unequal state taxa
ton was the mots important subject
discussed by the chamber and il re-
ceived careful consideration. The
special statement now being prepared
by Secretary Preston which will be
pr;ned later covers the unequal taxa
ton of property in Virginia in a
through manner. This statement, pre-
pared from information of the in
comes an deXpenditures of every
county and large city in the state Of
Virginia. shows that 90 counties and
10 cities of the state of Virginia, are
Paying pllS ellllIe Slftle IeNeHlN, l
counties being AN actual drain upon
the state, caused by the system of un-
equal taxation. This stement. when
nlinted, will be sent broadcast
throughout the state for the purpose
Of presenting the matter to the people
interested.
A special committee to take up the
armor plate matter was not appoint
ed I'll last nights meeting, but ii was
decided to appoint this committee OF
seven members to take charge of this
important matter. The committee
win probably be appointed by PreSi-
dent Pierce of the chamber some time
today.
Secretary: Preston was made q ma
.tional chancellor and delegate to the
National Chamber of Commerce
which is to meet early next spring
This is an organization Of most Of
the chambers and trade bodies ir
the United States and meets annu'
ally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Sci Fire to Clothes While Playing
With Matches.

Philadelphia, Pa. June l0.-Playing
with matches in his home yesterday
afternoon, 5-year-old Thomas Lotus,
Of No. l474 Scybert street. was so
seriously burned that ne died last
Uight in st. Joseph's Hospital. With
his clothes in flames the child ran 20
tE: front door of the house just as
William Phillips was passing in an
auto truck Phillips stopped the car,
and sciziny the boy hurried TO s..
Jo;eph's Hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
DISTRIBUTING POLISH.

For advertising purposes, the
Griffin Furniture Company Is giving
away a fuI! size regular % cent can
Of rnoil polish. which cleans hard
wood and stained floors erambIed ard
brass beds. pianos. furniture, and au-
,tomohlcs 1t requires TO rubbing.
foes no tgrease or gum. The coupon
esewhere in the Gazette must be cut
out ard presentei to get can Of
IFS well-known polish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
Held for Shooting Officer.

Gordonsvirle, Va, June 1O.-Chief
of Police r. G. Watkins, has just &c
turned here after trip to Roanoke,
where he went to identify the negro
who shot him last February. Mr..
Watkins had as his prisoner Henri
Miller. who is now in the Orange ls"'
where a number of persons will r.;
10 identify the negro as the crlm'nt
1t will be recalled that one night last
winter Chief Watkins attempted 10
arrest negro who was supposed &c
have robbed the store of A. G. Bel, "'
Gotham. near here, when the Negro
shot from ambush and wounded thf
officer through the thigh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
RAR ASSOCIATION.

4 meeting of the Bar association
Of he 10th Judicial Circuit will be
heId at Manassas, Va, tomorrow. Al
for = meeting held in Nicol Hall. the
r,op,bcrs will be entertained at iun-
cbcon at the residence of Judge {. T.
NiroI 4 baseball game between the
.,t.orncvs of Alexandria city and
county against the attorneys Of Far
fay and Prince William counties Will
he nlaved in the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
Stock for Virginia.

Baltimore, June 10.-The pork ani
imutton families were represented hy
1.-TWO passengers on the Johnston Line
steamer Vedamore, from Liverpool
ibv a horned SomerSethire ram anc
a boar from Huntington, England
iboth bearing pedigrees as far back rs
the Oldest families. The animals werf
sent to the national quarantine. y;
turner's Station, for Il days obsci'
iration before being forwarded :
!Westmoreland Davis. at Leesbn~s
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
WILL ADDRESS INDIAN GUARDS

The regular business meeting OF the
American Indian Guards will be held
tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock. In
stead Of Friday evening as annouhc-
ed. the Rev. Edgar Carpenter will ad-
dress the organization, choosing for
hi, theme. Improving the Time. y.
The public is cordially invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

AIonzo T. Mosman, 7S years old
la former assistant in the coast and
Igeodetic survey, killed himself in the
bathroom of his apartment in tie
Portner. at Fifteenh and U streets
northwest, Washington, early yeste:-
day by sending bullet into his brain
through the roof of his mouth. A
month ago, it is said, Mr.. Mosman
tried suicide and failed. For long
time he had suffered from cancer
in his face, and which was threaten
ing to destroy his sight. Mr.. Mos
man had been in the coast and %cHd-
etic survey service for 81 years, and
recently was chief of the chart diriS-
ion of the survey. He was native
of Massachusetts,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mrs. George w. Lewis, of Kansas
City, was killed and fifty passengers
were injured when Missouri, Kansas
and Texas passenger train No. 3
southbound, was wrecked six miles
south of McAlester, Okla, Sunday
The wreck was caused by the train
striking four horses, one Of which
was thrown against switch stand
with such force as to break the stand
and split the switch. The entire
train, with the exceptions of one
sleeper, left the track, and four OF
the cars were demolished The train
was running fifty miles an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

TIE willard Woman's ChrstiaS
Temperance Union brought a heauti-
full bouquet Of cut flowers 20 Gazette
Office this afternoon. 1t was Il kind
remembrance and greatly appreci-
atcd by The recipients.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

LOST-One and one half yards Of
blue Silk Messaline, one yellow silk
girdle. Finder will please leave
at Gazette Office. 10 St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

WANTED-An experienced packer
for wholesale grocery house. No
other need apply. n. Lindsey
& Co.. Inc. 10 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

The new public printer is to be Cor
nelius Ford, of Hoboken, N. J. His
nomination went to the Senate today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Mrs. Elizabeth WooilS has pur-
chased from David n. Rust. j.. q
$4,000 residence in section No. ,,
Del Ray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Alice Johnson sold to Ella NJ.
Reynolds house and lot on the north
side of Gibbon street between Pitt
and st. ASaph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

FOR SALE.-Ford Runabout, 1912
model, in first class condition. Cheap
to quick buyer Apply Mount
Vernon Stables. ~ 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

With fire still raging in her for
ward hold, rhe the steamship OHnda,
for which scores of vessels have been
searching since early yesterday morn
ing Yesterday was on her way con-
vowed to Charleston, S. c., by the u
S. gunboat Nashville and the steam
er Curitayaba. She was picked up
midway between here and Bermuda
at 10 o'clock this morning, and men
from the warship were at once sent
aboard to aid her own crew and pas
sengers in their efforts to pu: out the
flames. Wireless reports state that
all three vessels are making the best
speed they can, but they will MOI reacf
Charleston before noon Today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Hard she'll, soft shell and devilec
crabs daily at Rammel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Believing when Harrison Elton, a
wealthy farmer residing near Cum
berland, o., learned that his guest
and friend, Henry Belden. who had
taken dinner with him recently, did
not relish the food Mrs. Elton mad
prepared, he went to his barn and
hung himself. Elton was bitterly
disappointed when Belden, whom he
had invited 10 dinner, ate very little.
Belden, by way of explanation. said
that he rarely ate veal. a roast Of
which Mrs. Elton had carefully pre-
pared. Believing that it was because
of his wife's cooking Elton expressed
his regrets and left the house. His
body was found later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Mystery developed last night IN me
sudden death yesterday in New ork,
If Anna Sorenson, II months old,
who had been i'll with measles at
Woodhaven, L. l. An autopsy re-
vealed the presence of poison IN the
infants stomach and two needFFl
we're found, one in the liver and the
other in the abdomen. Detectives
advance the theory that some one with
grudge against the family entered
The sickroom during quarter noun
hat the infant was left unattended
and administered the poison. Il
! is the opinion Of the coroner thai
the needles had been in the ooay o.
the baby at least week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Hard shell, soft shell and devlled
crabs daily at RammeI Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Hard shell, soft shell and devied
crabs daily at Rammel Cafe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

t.If the United States were con-
fronted with such a grave emergency
as war in the Pacific, it would be pos
sible for US to float the Atlantic fleet
across the Isthmus by October l, thls
wear, and not before declared Col.
George Goethals on his arrival at New
York last night. He said that the
trouble still experienced on the ls:h-
mus with slides was slight, and that
all would be right by the time the ca
nal is ready for maritime traffic on
January /, 1915 We can begin flood
ing the cut on July i, but 1t will take
.hree months before we can get a
depth of thirty-fve feet and two
months more before mean depth
of IS fee can be reached added
the Colonel. "Weshould have to hur'
ry things to get the flee; through Dy
October, but if the need was urgeh'
it could be DONE"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-06-10

Thelma Wright, aged :, is dead. IN
New York, and Earl Faith, her l2-
old -brother,( is hysterical, as the
result of the two children playing II
dians. The boy carried his fathers
rifle. The little girls weapon was a
pistol carved from piece OF wood.
She was stalking" on the stairway
when her brother fired. The bullet
pierced her left breast.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
BRLWtN Wis IND
STATE COLLEGES
GOVERNOR, ACCOMPANIED BY
WIFE, ON TOUR OF EDucA-
TIoNAL INSTITUTIONS.

Jackson, Miss, May 3O.-Governor
Brewer is making his annual tour of
the state educational institutions, and
will be absent from the city until next
Tuesday.
Today Gov. and Mrs. Brewer are at
the Industrial Institute and College in
Columbus witnessing the Joan of Arc"
pageant. They will leave Columbus
Saturday, spend Sunday on the cam
pns at the University of Mississippi,
and Monday at the A. & M. College in
Starkville.
The Governor was unable to arrange
his program to be in Starkville when
Secretary of State w. j. Bryan de,
livers the baccalaureate address next
Wednesday. At each of the points
visited the general board of trustees
will hold sessions to discuss plans of
the three institutions for the ensuing
year. Judge Robert Powell, of this
city, member of the board, left today
to join the Governor and other mem
bers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
A CONFESSION
Hopes Her Statement, Made Public,
will Help Other Women.

Hines, Ala.-"I must confess. saws
Mrs. Eula Mae Reid, of this place, ''that
Cardui, the woman's tonic, has done me
great deal of good.
Before commenced using Cardui. |
would spit up everything | ate. had a
tired, sleepy feeling all the time, and was
irregular. | could hardly drag around.
and would have severe headaches con-
tinuously.
Since taking Cardui, | have entirely
quit splitting up what | eat. Everything
seems to digest all right, and | have
gained 10 pounds in weight"
If you are a victim of any of the numer-
Gus ills so common to your sex, il is
wrong to suffer.
For half century, Cardui has been re-
lieving Just such ills, as is proven by the
thousands OF letters, similar 10 the above.
which pour into our office, year by year.
Cardui is successful because it is COM
posed ofingredients which actspecifically
on the womanly constitution, and helps
build the weakened organs back to health
and strength.
Cardui has helped others, and will help
you, too. Get a bottle today. You
won't regret it. Your druggist sells it.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies Nd
visory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn. for Special In
structiOns on your case and 64-page book. Home
Treatment for Women. sent in plain wrapper. NC 40
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
THE LOVERS oUANDARY.

Gan Intercepted May Be-
May be you're dreaming of all those
rare treasures,
That laden your ships far out on
hopes seas
Or thinking your head will soon leave
its socket,
Being handled so roughly by Leaf
Rivers sneeze.
May be your thoughts stroll Elysian-
bright gardens,
Weaving sweet garlands so fragrant
and fair;
Or swearing (almosD at the nerve
grating house fly,
AS you sit half doing in a lazy
armchair.
May be you stand at. the mystical
portals,
Enrapt by the Future, with all of
her scenes;
Or may be you sit, at home, at the
table,
Devouring with relish a dish of
spring greens,
Nay be you roam with fancy, gold
slippered,
Ihro' mansions of marble and pal
ices rare;
Or call on cats and tabled sea mon
While stumbling in darkness over a
May I soare painting on memory's
Picture d lIis SO bright and so
fair
Or making "a; Skal and a little cos
complexidp . natch your last wig
of false hair.
May be you dream pf the day that is
coming
When you shall be my own happy
bride;
o." the very hest hlan by which tC
avoid me.
Or the place, when call, wherein
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-05-31
1T CURES WHILE you WALK

Use Aliens Foot-Ease, the antisep-
tic powder to be shaken into the
shoes. 1t instantly takes the sting
out of corns, itching feet, ingrowing
nails, and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age Aliens
Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. Ladies can wear shoes one
size smaller after using. 1t is a GER
tain relief for sweating, callous and
swollen, tender, aching feet. Try it
today. Sold everywhere ,25c. Trial
pacakge FREE. Address Allen S
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.