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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
RETROCESS|ON SPECTRE
Another Effort 10 Bring Alexandra
Into the District of
Columbia

/ Retrocession fever has abated con-
sidsrably curing the past year, or
after it was iearnel that Congress
rontemp!ates forcing the District 10
hear all the expenses OF its govern
mcnt IN future.
The shade Of this movement, now
nyer occasionally appears on the
.rreen, and while the Mexican sltua-
,;on and the relations with Japan are
,,t,artinp general attention, Con-
,rosc is to be again saddled WITH
rctrocession.
Congressman Smith, of Michigan.
has introduced resolution provid-
ing for the appointment OF q com
n,ission TO devise a plan whereby Viz
,;ni. will cede back to the District
+ Columbia about thirty square
,n;tos Of the Virginia side Of the Pc,
tomac.
The Smith bill provides that com
,,;ss;on of six. to be appolnte' by tht
pr.c; ami and the Governor OF VIZ
ginia shall report what Legislation
e rom,isitc Ito secure The restoration
70 +be District Of Columbia Of SO musi
r AIeyardria. county, Va. as may D.
It'll RI tine uroper development
| nj maintenance of the capital OF th'
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
AFTER ROLLERSK ATERS.
Two White Boys trraigned Before
the Police Court This Morning.

Two White Boys Arraigned Before
the Police Court This Morning.
For several weeks people residing
on Fairfax street, between Wolfe
and Wilkes, have complaint of the
action of many young people of both
sexes who use the new granolithic
sidewalks as skating rnks. The own
ers of property AUDITING on that
square allege that their sidewalks
are being damaged by the sport
while the inccssant roar Of the skates
is annoying. They have no objection
to the jewellers using the vitritied
brick roadway. but the youngsters
prefer the sidewalks, and the ag
grieved persons have been compelled
to appeal % the police.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Kern
picked up two defiant youths while
they we're using the sidewalks and
catching on vehicles which were pas
sing on the square. They were taken
to the station house and later re-
leased and told to appear before the
Police Court this morning when they
faced Tie bar. Justice Cation told
them they were liable to g fine OF 3d.
but he would continue the case lndefi-
L. -,.;-b ~ ,ce,,,.,,,.o that should
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
SOCIAL SESSION HELD.

Belle Haven Council, No. 81, hci
a very pleasant meeting last nigh
which was greatly enjoyed by thos
present. One candidate was initiate
and after that the members had
social session. There was a banjo Sc
lection by Professor r. II. HancocE
and songs and recitations by w. J
Harding. L. J. Allen, II. a. Morte.
and others. 1t was decided TO repc'
the social session at the next nee.
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
POLICE COURT.
Liuslice II 3. Gator. Presiding,

NJUSI!CV 1T. ID. N"tV''' ro'-I"r"T ~
Two white boys, charged with ska
ting on sidewalks. had their case CON
tinued.
Walter Stewart, colored, charged
with disorderiy conduct, was fined
S..
Martha Majors, colored, charged
VITA Il similar olfense, was dismissed
John Mitchell. colored, charged
with improper conduct on the street
and resisting an officer, was fined $40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

All trimmed and Untrlm-
med Hats to go at Sl.oo.
Values up to $500, to make
room for spring STYLES.
Hayes, Millinery, 92l King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
Store Hours $3.50 a M,
TO $50 p. m,
E:I'E'5!I;I5!H(Ill
Washington, d. {.
Those whose tastes run TO
Black
Dress Goods
Will be interested in These

Will be interested in These
Values.
Read every item, for it means
money saved on the best
black goods possible to buy.
Black Wool Crepe, 40 in
ches vide; strictly all wool;
quality that is soft and Grapes
nicely. Special at a yard ..49c
Black Cravanette Serge, 90
inches wide: guaranteed water
and spot proof; Priestly's mace
and the guarantee stamped on
the reverse side $500 grades
Special, a yard :. :. ..Sl49
Black 7mportei Chiffon
Broadcloth, 80 inches wide;
guaranteed spot proof, spons-
ed and shrunk; rich, lustrous
finish. Worth $500 a yard. Spe-
cial value, at yard ISL 81
Main Floor-Sth st, AnneX,--
Dress Goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
of Alexandria Happenings
IN Society.

The wedding of Miss Lisa Deane
Anderson and Mr.. Wallace Lindsey,
twill take place on Wednesday, Febru-
airy the fourth, at seven-thirty o'clock
at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert w. Anderson,
at OF Prince street.
Mrs. Edgar Lyons Woods, sister of
the bride, will be the matron of honor
and Mr.. Thomas Sebrell, of Harris
onburg, will be the best man. Only
| the families and a few intimate
friends will be present at the cerc-
mony
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
& L)1HR()P
10Th lltEt f. and G Streets
WASHINGTON d. c
Women's Evening and
Dancing Dresses SIS. 95
soth 1lth. F: and G Streets
WASHINGTON, p. c.

Not only is this sale timely because the prominence
but because many requiring simple
OF
OF the values there speakinghey
They
several previous sales in o his
of the dressesthey undeny the silks
will again be with charm spring
from the body Of the with boi!ceS shadow
fully combined with silk and further Double
plain Dres5en silk correspond with the
shades nk blue black. white
which blend with the lower the skirt thereby
attractive Also with gold
chiffon edged with white
alike the afternoon the dans2n They
larry sell at $500. Special ..:...:.~ $16.05
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

a most enjoyable evening is prom
ised all those who attend the cafe
dansant" to be given this evening at
the Elks' Hall for the benefit of the
/ Alexandria Library The music will
ilbe furnished by Schoeders Orches-
ira. of Washington, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Mr.. Ev-
erett l.. Herbert and Miss Rebecca
II. Saycrs, both of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27
ATTENTION

There is nothing that's amazing for
a man to loot his horn"
If you've nothing to blow about
what's the use of being born?
And SO | want to tell you things on
which | lay great stress
It's cut. and style. and fit and goods,
furnish for your dress.
Yes. as a tailor worthy Of trade
solicit the patronage OF the best
dressers of this city and invite you
to come and leave your measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

Mrs. William Horton Garlock and
Miss Florence Gar!ock, have taken
apartments at the Cairo, Q and 10th
street northwest, Washington, until
spring when they expect to return
to Rosemont, upon the completion of
their new home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

Mr.. Walter Reach of north Royal
street, is improving after months
attack of grippe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Jolley, of War
renton, Va, announce the approach
ing marriage of their daughter,
Katherine Isabelle, to Mr.. Hunter
Carson White. of Providence, r. L.,
the 14th Of February.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

Master Herbert Langley who has
been quite sick at his home in Queer
street, is greatly improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

i,attack OF grippe.
The many friends Of Mrs. Theodore
Beach will be sorry to hear that she
! is quite sick at her home in Queen
street, with an attack of rheumatic
govt.
Mr.. Harry Hammond. president of
the Retail Merchants Association.
has returned from trip to Florida.
! Miss Ethel Brill. daughter of the
j late Louis F. Brill, and Launce!ot
'McKellegit, were married last night
at the parsonage Of st. Mary's Cath
Ole Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

Mr.. Herman Mattern and Miss
Hazel G. Wood, daughter of Mr..
James +. and Mrs. Nellie Wood, were
married this afternoon at the rectory
Of Grace Church. by Rev Edgar
Carpenter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-27

larly sell at $500. Specia
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
Latest RAILROAD Remedies.

President Ripley OF the Santa Fe railroad,
pursuing his plan for closer mutual relations
between the railways and the public. now pro-
poses that thc/ federal government be given
memberships in the board OF directors and that
the number Of trains running over COM
peting lines between given points be reduced in
the interest of efficiency and economy. Com
plementlng the first proposition, he would have
the government guarantee that the roads net
earning for the next five years shall not fall be-
low the average for the last five years. and also
per cent any additions and bettermepts
which, with the governments consent. the roads
may make.
Already the New Haven has taken President
Hadley of Yale into its board the Southern rail
way has admitted Bishop John c. Kllgo OF the
Methodist church and President Edwin A. AL
derman OF the University OF Virginia to its drec-
tory and the Santa Fe. DR.. Henry s. Pritchett of
the Carnegie Institute. So the idea of making
these concessions to the public through represen-
tatve men is not new. although. OF course II
would be intrenched II official representatives
OF the government. instead Of private citizens or
institutions were elected.
President Ripley is not sure this plan would
meet the approval OF his own or other railways,
but he knows this, that II the agitation toward
government ownership is TO be answered, some
thing more must be done to establish closer con-
fidences between these concerns and the public
they serve. Fundamentally, public antagonism
to railroads is due TO lack OF public confidence
In corporate utilities. II would seem, then,
that the future management would depend
chiefly upon future conduct. The object urged
for President Ripley's combination plan is
economy and efficiency. No argument is needed
that extravaganza and inefficiency have to be
vigilantly guarded against, no matter how rail-
roads are handled. And so long as this waste
Is reflected in the cost, the public is going to
persist in its right OF protest. Public ownership
in other countries is doubtless justified as a
military measure, but no such consideration
holds with us. Here II Is solely a question OF
efficiency and economy question OF results
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
lust One pi,oordant Note.

Among the numerous compliments and
words Of praise showered upon The Bee for its
part in promoting and organizing the Christ
mas ship. we have to record just one dscordant
note. We regret to say that we have received
2 letter from a subscriber praotcing the profess
sion OF dentistry in little western Nebraska
town protesting against stimulating the interest
in the Christmas Ship by reproducing in fac
simile a check contributed by the pupils OF a
oltholic parochal school, this being the first
check received from any school, and asking us on
that account 10 discontinue his paper We refrain
from mentioning the name attached TO the let
ter not wishing to thrust upon the writer any
free advertising, which might be barred by his
code Of professional ethics; nor have wasted
time TO check up the list Of contributions to
verify his failure TO send his mite to cheer the
sadness OF the war orphans Christmas. All
we can do is TO express our intense sorrow for
person possessing so narrow mind and so
cold heart and TO rejoice that in this great
state OF Nebraska. filled with Intelligent, sym
pathetic. children-loving and happiness-spread-
ing people. we have encountered no other like
him.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28

loss OF aoout s515, OooOo or less than 4
per cent OF it's total income.
Several states are absolutely unhurt,
or practically unhurt. by the fall in the
price OF cotton. for the reason that they
produce very little cotton. These same
states are immensely benefited by the war
in increasing the price Of their cereals,
sugar fruits. live stock and cattle
20 that, on the whole they have bene-
fitted by the war instead OF being In
jured
Tho cotton belt is injured, and in the
cotton belt the injury will perhaps run
TO as much as 10 per cent OF normal in
come from all sources, but what is loss
to the farmer Is gain to the manufac-
turer TO q considerable degree, because
the south buys from itself 100000 bales
of cotton a year. or One-fifth OF the
crop. and this year will probably take p
TO 3 per cent of the crop. Moreover, the
war has increased the prices OF commodi-
ties raised in the cotton belt other than
cotton, and to such a degree that the
losses on cotton are quite largely reduced
by the gains on other commodities
II the newspapers had let the buy-a-
bale movement" alone and had per-
mitted ordinary, economic laws to gov
ern the price Of cotton and its move
ment, there would have been no holding
back Of the cotton from the market.
We are in close touch with conditions
throughout the south and can assure you
that you can depend on the above state
ment Of facts. JACOBS g. co.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
The Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is the most wonderful news
organization In the world and nothing In Europe can
compare with IT, Its statements are accurate and
implicitly trusted throughout North America.
This tho tribute of the London Times the
oracle OF England, official and otherwise. It
Is so richly deserved, so perfectly put that The
Bee. one OF the 900 newspapers which 90 to
make up the Associated Press, feels It cannot
forbear to give this additional publicity to the
statement. Other news agencies and as
sociations exist in the United States, It's true,
but there never has been but one Associated
Press with its matohless efficiency in all emer-
gencies. With its fingers on the pulse OF the
world, II brings daily from every corner OF HUI
man activity the glst OF the doings OF men to the
breakfast table and the evening fireside OF all
intelligent folk. II is cooperative non-re-
munerative disnterested, never making but al
ways disse minatng news the peerless chron-
ieler OF current history. It knows no special in
terests, plays no special favorites and hence is
truly described by Europes greatest journal as
the most wonderful news organization in the
world" II is daily deepening its merit to that
claim In its prompt, colorless. complete story
OF the wa r.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
Promise and Performance.

Every candidate soliciting votes during the
campaign either makes certain definite prom
Uses or holds out expectations to what he will
do II elected. Fulsome pledges that consist
wholly of glittering generaltes,. or which are
made subject TO conditions that render fulfill
ment impossible, should not only be taken with
a grain OF allowance. but really tend to dis
credit those who resort 10 this method OF OBJ
tanning support by false pretenses Where
candidate has never held office before. he may
with difficulty be called to test promise by per-
Torrance, but where the candidate has already
made a record as public officer. his past per-
Torrance OF previous promises becomes the best
promise OF future performance. The voters are
coming to base their judgment more and more
on deeds rather than mere words. and when
faithful service insures endorsement and reten-
ton. and broken promises are certain to be fol-
lowed by merited rebuke and reputation. our
standards OF public life will be noticeably
raised.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
05e Bees&
-LeNe2s8o@f


OMAHA. oct ITO the Editor Of The
Bee: Under our state constitution, taxes
must be levied upon all property alike.
The legislature Is powerless to change the
policy Of the state in regard TO taxation.
Finding this to be 20, the single tax
advocates and their allies, the socialists,
have set about the task Of amending the
state constitution 80 the legislature would
be free to do as it might elect with our
revenue laws. II was they who offered
the pending amendment No 1 to the con-
stitution, and a careless Legislature let II
pass, knowing that IL would be put, 10
vote Of the people No other set OF men
had anything TO do with proposing this
dangerous amendment. II Is the product
OF the single tax and socialist propaganda
in this state, whose leaders are attempt
ing in a quiet way 20. put It over upon
the property owners OF Nebraska.
1t il generally known that the single tax
idea Is TO put all the tax upon the lands
and to exempt all property above ground.
This idea was put into law in Vancouver
Canada, where IT has been tried out to
the limit, producing conditions most dis
sstrous. The lands were taxed TO death,
the owners abandoning or permitting the
state TO sell the acres at public tax sale.
The single tax policy in western Canada
has proved ruinous to thousands Of prop
erty owners. Nebraska can never afford
to adopt this policy by ENGRAVING the
pending amendment upon our organic law
The constitution now requires just and
equitable levies upon all classes Of prop
erty without discrimination. We must not
lend encouragement to a proposal TO take
the burden off OF one CT more kinds OF
property and place it all on the lands.
For this reason every property owner in
Nebraska will vote against proposed con-
stitutional amendment No. I.
]. b. HAYNES.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
People and Events

The manager Of the ang-tipping hotel in New
York says reform is not only success financially
but a marked Improvement in service aud self-re-
spsct The change was effected by paying adequate
wages to the help
The story OF the Indiana woman who deposited
her savings the and later started fire in her
bank without Withdrawing the deposit, merely en-
phasises the point that there is no satisfaction in
burning money" that way
Earle NJ Reynolds, aged - Is the youngest head
Of a bank in Chicago. lie 10 son OF George NJ.
Reynolds, president OF the Continental and Com
merca National and has been elected president OF the
Peoples Trust and Savings bank.
woman correspondent tells Chicago paper that
the proper remedy for the evil OF accused murderesses
turned loose by male juries s Juries composed OF
women The writer intimAtes that twelve women
could be swayed by sob squad and could be relied
on 90 give a euprt all the punishment she
deserved
Vast quantities Of unclaimed basgage belonging
TO American tourists. which tied up in the
zone OF Europe last August has reached New
York and awaits the owners in the appraisers
stores Those who are minus their baggsEe should
send the price ana add the receipts TO the novelties
OF experience
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28

Mrs. Charles II. Anthony of Muncie, Ind, whose
beautiful wardrobe. designed by herself, impressed
Paris before the outbreak OF the war. said 20 New
York reporter the other day;
Now is the time 20 introduce modest. homemade
fashions for the fall winter. The European fash
lon market is idle now. Let the American designer,
then. get to work
American women will welcome modest fashions,
for few OF them are as perverse the American
CONAN heard about in Paris,
"A friend said at ball 20 this woman's husband;
How the men are focking around your wife!
I thought YOU said you'd never let her one OF
those evening gowns without shoulder straps"
I know the other man answered, but she hap
named 10 hear me say IT. indianapolis News.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
sass7lE5 EaoIl - go

The funeral OF the late Charles Powell took place
from his residence corner Fifteenth ane Jones lie
was one Of the Oldest yestrymen OF Trinity, having
been chosen 20 the Nestry when the church was at
Ninth and Farnam. lie leaves a wife aud two
children Archibald PoSeli and Mrs Eleanor b.
Nichols
In the race between the two trotting horses and
the lady bicyclist Miss Louise Armsndo. the lady
won easily.
George Brooke. manager Of Dun 4 Co. IL Off for
a week attending wedding at Evansville. Ind. and
duripE his absence his assistant w r. Holman. Is
IN charge.
H. b Holsman IL the latest addition 10 the bar
Of this city.
General o o. Howard IL again az home and has
resumed command u the Department OF the Platte.
George Bruce d Troy. n r. Is visiting his old
frisnd. r. d. ocksnpauEh.
Mr.. E O. Thorne Of Bay City. Mich. has
ceptsd 4 position with r = orieseT a, Co and Will
4iake Omaha hs future nome
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
Twice Told Tales
Cause for Doubt.

James A. Patten the wheat operator. said to
reporter IN New York;
Edward Box and other dress psychologists declare
declare that this is going to transfer the foun-
tainhead Of woman's fashions from France to the
United states. Well. the way back home from the
noticed thing two that made me have
my doubts.
For example I describing to group OF
ladies the promenade deck one afternoon the way
the Begians had ruined road into Lege-a road that
blew UP afterward and killed 5000 Germans.
THE ladies all seemed interested In my descrp-
tion and when l finished II said:
" And there any questions any OF you
ladies would like to Rsk%
- very pretty and we'll dressed Baltimore lady
said anxiously:
" Can you tell me- Mr. Patten. II Paris had got
her fall fashions out before the war came onT -
Washington Star
Omaha daily bee., 1914-10-28
hat Buy-a-BaIe Propaganda.

That Buy-a-Bale Propaganda,
CLINTON. S, c.. Oct. 26-To the Editor
of The Bee: This is to advise that
throughout the cotton belt. cotton is a
salesble article today at a price in the
neighborhood OF IA cents per pound
average. Twenty years ago that price
would have been considered pretty fair.
II is considered very low today owing to
the extremely high prices obtained in
recent years.
For the last ten years the south has
been immensely paid for raising cotton
and there has been a large accumulation
of money putting the farmers into ex-
cellent position. so that a large percen-
tage OF them can hold their crops through
till next season IL they desire TO do so.
A very large percentage of them will not
cell at 7lS cents per pound. nor even at
10 cents a pound. Not a few OF them
would refuse to 'sell their crops at IL
cents pound.
Up to this date. the movement to the
ports has been about one-third of the
normal. which means that two-thirds OF
the cotton which normally goes TO ex-
port up TO this time is still being held
In the hands OF the farmers, who are
unwilling to part with it at the market
price.
Southern mills have bought sparingly
because they looked for a lower market
and desired to buy their stocks at the
lowest possible figure. Northern mills
have done the same British mills have
made but slight purchases. Continental
mills and the Japanese have also been
but light purchasers.
In consequence. the burden OF purchas-
ing the crop, so far as offered. has fallen
largely upon the speculative element. re-
sulting in the price going down TO ~
cents per pound average.
The buy-a-bale movement" will not
carry the surplus crop OF this year. The
only thing that will carry it is for the
price to decline to a point at which II
is a fine speculation, sufficiently fine 10
induce big money TO buy cotton for
long wait. That level may have been
reached or It may not have been reached
as yet. The chances are the price will
sag / or ~ cents per pound lower. In
the meantime, ''the buy-a-bale move
ment' has done enormous damage to the
south by checking commerce In several
ways.
Let US look at the facts. Cotton repre-
sents less than one-third OF the south's
agricultural product The south's agri-
cultural product Is quite equaled by the
south's manufacturing product and is
equaled again by the product OF the
souths interest in numbering. fisheries.
transportation mining and sundry inter
ests other than agriculture and manufac-
ture. Altogether the south's normal In
come exceeds tsoooOoOoOO a year The
reduction In the price OF cotton Involves