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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Virginia News.

Mr. Edward G.. NARROW died WedDes-
day night at the residence of Miss Fan
ME Edwards, in Leesburg. He was Y
years old
Fisher H. Crittenden has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Pine View, Fau-
quier county, vice William L. Critten-
den dead.
Robert Preston Anderson died at
Fredericksburg, yesterday, after long
illness, aged 60 years. He was Con-
federate soldier, Mason and Knight
of Pythias.
One of the prettiest marriages ever
Witnessed in Warrenton took place on
the night of Wednesday, October Is in
Emanuel Church, when Miss Helen
Leckie Wilcox became the bride of Mr..
Frank Read Hawkins, of Winona, Miss.
Two parochial missions of much in
terest and helpfulness, have recently
been conducted at Olivette chapel and
Sperryville, Rappahannock county, the
Rev. w. n. Tillinghast, rector, by the
Rev. Messrs. John J. Norwood and
Robb White, respectively. The gift Of
marble font for Emmanuel church,
Sperryville, has been made by st. PauPs
church, Alexandria.
A new national party, to be known a:
the Knights of Liberty, having for it:
platform the absolute abolition of civil
service laws, was formally launched in
Norfolk last night. Democrats and re-
publicans opposed to civil service will
unite in the organization, and the only
requisite to membership in the new par
ty is a pledge to vote only for those can
didates for President and Congress who
place themselves officially on record as
being against civil service as now in
operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIBs.

The Copenhagen, Denmark, POlioken
says that when Prince Charles, of Den
mark, ascends the throne OF Norway,
he will assume the name of Haakon VII
The last independent Norwegian king
was Haakon VI He died in 1880.
The condition of Mrs Harold Mccormick,
of Chicago. daughter Of John ID. Rockefeller,
who has been i'll at Munich, is much mprov-
ed. DIR. Gaup, the attending physician, an-
nounced today that his patient is GONZALES
cent and quite out of danger.
Fire which broke out today in Steriner's
calico works, AccringtOn, Eng, practically
wrecked the plant. One hundred sewing
machines have been destroyed. IL is esti-
mated that the loss will reach 100000.
An imperial decree has been issued in st.
Petersburg granting permission, provision
ally, for the use of the Polish and Lithuanian
languages in Polish private schools.
The big department store of Wise Smith
& Co., on Main street, Hartford, Conn. was
Quilted by fire this morning. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
John NJ. Shippers was hanged at ElktOn,
Nd, this morning, for the murder of Albert
Constable, a prominent attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Alleged Poisoning of Children.

Mrs. Emma Perkins, wife of Edward
Perkins, a carriage painter Of Richmond,
who has lost two children by death in less
than a month. yesterday alleged that the
family has an enemy, and that the death
of the children was due to poison.
The family now consists of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perkins and five children OF Mrs.
Perkins by former marriage. Mr.. and
Mrs. Perkins have been married three
years. September 81 William Perkins
died under circumstances which were re-
garded as suspicious, but no inquiry was
made at the time. LAST Monday a five
year -old daughter by Mrs. Perkins for
mer marriage, Octavia BIakley, died
under similar circumstances.
TAat morning, Mrs. Perkins says the
child was given piece OF bread by an
elder sister, who, in turn, had been given
it by neighbor. Shortly after it was
taken with spells of vomiting, emitting
substances of dark green color. Just
preceding the vomiting it had tainted, as
had the elder child, who had eaten a
small portion of bread This child is
still sick. Physicians who were called
10 pronounced the sickness of the child
rem phosphorus poison"
The stomach of the dead child has
beeen turned over to the State chemist
for examination. Last May, Mrs. Per-
kins alleges, she received postal card
which made threats against her, and also
referred to her husband and children.
This postal was followed by two letters,
which were also threatening.
Shortly after the death of the first
child, Mrs. Perkins says, she received
another letter, which was threatening,
and which told her that other members
of her family would soon follow. These
letters and the postal have been placed
in the hands of detectives. Mrs. Per-
kins SAYS the postal was signed with the
initials of young lady she had known,
and the letter was signed with the young
lady's first name.
Dr. E. II. Terrell, who attended the
Perkins children, said that there was
every evidence of poisoning 10 the case
OF the child that died Monday, though
be has not as yet been able to discover
the nature of the poison. He added
that the medical phase OF the case is now
10 the hands OF the city coroner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
News of the Day.

A conductor was shot and killed al
Houston, Tex, yesterday by a passen-
ger whom he had elected from train.
Edward George Cnnlefe the Adams
Express Company clerk, who disappear
ed from Pittsburg with SOL, 900, was
arrested in Bridgeport, Conn, yesterday
and about $50, 900 of the plunder was
recovered.
1t is expected that the naval review
will take place on October % in Toxic
bay. The ships will be arranged in
seven columns, extending from Yoko-
hama to Haneda, distance Of fully 10
miles, with the captured ships leading
the line. The review will be on war
footing, and there will be no banquet
after the review. The Emperor will
review the feet from the armored cruiser
Asama.
W. B. Smith, former president Of the
Western National Bank, of Louisville,
KY, was indicted yesterday by the fed
eral grand jury on ten counts, charging
him with embezzement, making false
entries and the transportation OF the
funds of the bank. The total defalca-
ton charged in the indictments is $685.
O13. Smith is said to be in Porto Rico
and it is alleged cablegram has been
r. ceived from him saying he will return
to Louisville on October 20.
Sam Hisle, colored, who was hanged
yesterday in the Jail yard at Winchester,
Kentucky admitted on the scat
fold that he was guilty Of the crime
charged against him-assaulting WON"
an. He urged the officers and the white
people TO help root out the colOred dens
of iniquity which he said had led to bis
ruin. On August II Hisle went to the
house OF a Mrs. Bond, but she escaped.
He then went to the home Of Mrs. Jas
pei Case, and, after assaulting her, fled.
He was captured at Paris and when
brought to Winchester had a narrow es-
cape froma mob. 1t took the jury in
his case just seven minutes to return a
verdict OF gully, win the uealn Pen'
atty attached. Hisle was only Is years
old
The American Minister, Lloyd c.
Griscom, will present William j. Bryan
to the Emperor of japan tomorrow.
Huntington Wilson, the secretary of the
American Legation, gave a luncheon
Yesterday in honor of Mr.. Bryan.
Viscount Aoki, former minister OF
foreign affairs; Baron Kaneko, member
of the House of Peers, and NJ. Saka-
tani, the vice minister of finance, were
present. Mr.. Griscom will give a dinner
TO Mr. Bryan today. Marquis Ito, presi-
dent of the privy council, and Count
Okuma, leader of the progressive party,
are expected to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Tough Luck for Guest

Atlantic City, Oct. 20.-Misdirected
funds sent by cable 10 Hugo Barth,
Bavsrian, who was known as Count"
at the Hotel Rudolf during the summer,
failed to reach him and resulted in his
arrest to answer the charge of attempt
ing to beat the hotel out of his bill. The
cash was found yesterday in local
bank, where it had been several days be-
fore his arrest. Mayor StOy has taken
up the case, and az il is shown that the
man was no Cheat" but that the cash,
which he maintained was coming, WAS
waiting his demand at the bank, he will
likely be released with apologies. Barth
was advised of the discovery and is
expected here from the county Jail to
settle the bill, amounting to several hun
dred dollars. Count Hugo Barth, it is
said, is related to the royal families of
Germany and Bavaria, aud is son and
heir Of multi-millionaire manufacturer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Some seasonabIe Advice.

1t may be piece of superhuous adj
vice TO urge people at this season of the
year to lay in a supply of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is almost sure to be
needed before winter is over, and much
more prompt and satisfactory results are
obtained when taken as soon as cold is
contracted and before it has become set
tied in the system, which can only be
done by keeping the remedy at hand.
This remedy is 80 widely known and so
altogether good that no one should hest
tate about buying it in preference to any
other. 1t is for sale by Gibson & TIM
herman and W. F. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
No Designs on Philippines?

Declaring that Japan welcomes the
presence of the United States in the
Philippines, Mr.. Takahira, the Japa-
nese Minister, last night in Washington
gave statement replying to the inquiry.
He says that Japan feels great repOse
about the Philippines because they are
occupied by the United States, with the
firm hold of its authority over the archi-
pelago, not to speak of the many object
lessons being given there by the new
owners introducing modern improve
ments in various WAYS"
Regarding Japan's future Mr. Taxa
hira said:
al presume it would he better for you
to wait little while before you will be
able to see what Japan will do actually.
! firmly believe that there will be no de-
parture made hereafter from the line of
policy hitherto pursued by the japanese
Government. The open-door policy
proposed by the United States and read
lily joined in by Japan in July, 1900,
will be scrupulously observed through
out the future, and the legitimate rights
and interests of all nations will be duly
respected wherever our influence would
extend"
Regarding Japan's ability to meet her
Indebtedness, Mr.. Takahira said:
"No doubt, the burden is very heavy,
but if we consider the fact that the ex
traordinary special tax alone was raised
since the war to the amount OF S75, 600,
900 year without hampering the
growth of commerce and industry. |
feel sure that there is no cause for pes
simism and, moreover, a satisfactory sign
is the continued development Of both
internal and external trade, and when
we also consider the great interest that
can now be given to our commerce in
China and Korea with perfect security
as the result of the treaty of Portsmouth,
as well as the Anglo-Japauese agree
ment, we can confidently look forward
to our prosperity in the future"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Thirteen Years Hoodoo.

Morristown, N. j., Oct 20.-Although
Thomas Buckley objected to a sentence
of thirteen years for highway robbery
and Jail breaking and pleaded with the
court not to send him down for the hoo
doc term but to make it fourteen years,
Judge Mills was obdurste and would not
change the sentence.
MAY have the indulgence of the
court in making simple request? '' ask
ed the prisoner, after sentence was pro-
nounced.
Certainly" was the reply.
MAY it please the court, would call
your attention to the fact that thirteen
is the hoodoo term. 1t gives me a feel
ing of vague uneasiness, close akin to
terror. If you could make the sentence
fourteen years would not be under the
sign Of the cross, or, rather, the double
cross"
Remove the prisoner" sternly in
terrupted the judge, ''the sentence
stands"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Keeping the Ghost Down.

An extraordinary instance of rustic
superstition has been brought to light in
a Hungarian village. Owing to sinister
rumors as to the cause of death, the au-
thorities had the body of a peasant ex-
humed, and were Mortified to find the
hands and feet nailed down to the coffin,
while a long nail had also been driven
through the heart. An inquiry was at
once held, says the London Globe, With
the result tina. an old woman confessed
that the act had been perpetrated under
her directions. The man had died sud-
den death, and there being supersti-
zion in Hungary that persons dying I'M
der such circumstances haunt the house
in which they die, the further supersti-
ton has grown up that post mortem
Temperatures can be prevented by nail
ing the body in its coffin. The old
woman further admitted having done
the same thing in all similar cases for
many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

IT Is said at the State Department
that there is no immediate anticipation
of the negotiation of new commercial
treaty with Germany. While details
are being gathered by officials of the de-
partment which would be necessary and
useful il such a treaty were under con-
sideration no steps will be taken 10 actu-
ally begin the negotiation of such con-
vention until after Secretary Root has
had an opportunity to consult with Sen
ators as to the terms and the prospects of
the ratification of such treaty ifpre-
pared by the department. In the mean
time Germany has notified this county
of the expiration of the existing con =
mercisl arrangement between that coun-
try and the United States early next
March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
assault.

Mr.. LANDS, chairman Of the House
committee on printing declares that IN
every department of the government, as
well as in both houses of Congress, there
is extravaganza, reckless and shameful
waste in the matter of public printing.
The amount of material collected and
the evidence already in the hands of the
committee investigating the affairs of The
government printing Office, Mr.. Lands
says, are sufficient in volume to amaze
any one conversant with the facts. He
says it is simply amazing to what extent
this enormous abuse OF public money
and misuse of government facilities has
been allowed to 90 and he declares that
when the condition of affairs is made
public it can not help working revolu-
ton in the methods and volume of pnb-
lie printing. Then the quicker pub
licity is given to this matter the better
for the taxpayers. Mr.. Roosevelt over
a wear ago saw that something was
wrong in the governments big printery
and at that time urged retrenchment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Threats of spaniah Anarohists

Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 20.-That Spanish
anarchists are really preparing to make some
kind Of demonstration during the corning
visit of President Loubet to Madrid, rnmors
Of which have been current for rome time.
was demonstrated at a meeting Of anarchists
held here last night Fiery speeches were
made and threats were openly INDUCED in,
One of the threats is to the effect that the
anarchists will protest by dynlmite against
LOubet's stay in Madrid" The authorities
who are determined that there shall he no
outbreak of any kind during the Presidents
witt have brought twelve Of the best known
detectives in Europe to Spain to assist in pro
tecting NJ. LOubet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Bishops Nephew and Golf Girls in
Scandal

New York, Oct. 20.-Alleging that
Malcolm Littlejohn, nephew Of Bishop
LittlejOhn, and another man, whose
name he withholds. in company with
two well-known Flushing, L. l., society
girls, spent tie night in the club house
of the Flushing Country Club, Foster
Maynard and John Hartly, both of
Flushing, were arraigned in court yes
terday, charged with attempted black
mail. Maynard was in charge of the
clubs golf links. According to his story,
be saw Littlejohn, his companion and
the two girls enter the building. They
remained there the night, he says. The
names Of the girls he promises to make
public today, and Flushing expects a
scandal. He says the two girls are high
in society, that one had made her debut
shortly before the incident, and her
sister had married an English lord.
Both, be says, are members of the most
exclusive society circles. Maynard and
Hartley, it is alleged, asked LittlejOhn
for 5000 for their information, but, in.
stead, were arrested on the blackmail
charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
More Trouble Expected.

st. Petersburg. Oct. 2O.-Advices
from Baku state that the situation there
is again becoming threatening and re-
currence of the troubles between Tartars
and Armenians, which resulted in prac-
tically devastating the surrounding coun-
try aud running the oil industry, seems
probable. All Russians residing in the
city have been warned by Tartars that
their wisest course is to abandon their
homes. The Armenians are in panic
and are fleeing wildly from the town.
The authorities declare that they will
be able to protect life and property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

President MCCURDY, of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company, declared dur
ing the meeting of the investigating COM
mittee, yesterday, that he has no inien-
ton of resigning. Why, of course not
Mr.. McCurdy knows a good thing when
he has it. Beside, what else could he
do or how else could he so literally pro-
vide for his sisters and his cousins and
his aunts?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Fire on Steamer.

Manchester, Eng, Oct. 2O.-Fire
broke out today on the Spanish steamer
Ramon de Larrinaga, which arrived re-
Gently bearing a large cargo of cotton
from Galveston, Texas. A great deal OF
damage has been done TO the cargo by
fire and water, which has been thrown
upon the flames. The Larrinaga is
vessel OF |, 9Sl tons. The fire was caus-
ed by the explosion of an acetylene lamp.
The flames were confined to one hold Of
the vessel. About 500 bales of cotton
were damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

IL THE case of the Armenian Vartan-
ian. who claims to be naturalized
American citizen and who is under SEN
tence of death in COnstantinople on the
charge of numbering an Armenian mer-
chant, the State Department is still
using its efforts to procure his trial by the
American consul in the eXtra-territorial
court. There is little doubt in the minds
of the U. S. representatives at Cons;an-
tinople that Vartanian is guilty as
charged. But under existing treaties
the United States hold that an American
citizen. whether naturalized or native
born, who commits a crime in Turkey
has a right to trial by the consular
courts. Turkey denies this right in the
case of former Turkish subjects who
have been naturalized in this country
aud gone back to Turkey to live or
visit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Severe Storm.

Marinette, Wis, Oct. 20.-Fifty
thousand dollars damage has been caused
BY last nights storm to docks AMI boats.
Houses far inland were laid low by waves
forty feet high. Three houses at Squat
tertown were swept away and part of the
families are missing. Lighthouse Keeper
Hanson, of Menominee, barely saved
his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Buried in Westminster Abbey.

London, Oct. 2O.-With impressive
ceremonies and amid scenes that will
long be remembered by those who wit
messed them, the ashes of the late Sir
Henry Irving were buried today in
Westminster Abbey. The services were
conducted by Canon Duckworth, assist
ed by the Very Reverend Joseph A.
Robinson, Dean Of Westminster; DR..
Weldon and Archbishop Wilberforee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Cheated Deatb.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally. but by
choosing the right medicine. +. II. wolfe,
of Bear Grove, Iowa, cheated death. ne
says: Two years ago had Kidney Trouble,
which caused me great pain, suffering ana
anxiety, but / took Electric Bitters, Which,
effected a complete cure. have also found
them Of great beuetit in general debility and
nerve trouble, and kept them constantly on
hand. since. as / find they have no equal.
r. S. Leadbeater and Sons, druggist guaran-
tee them at SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
his aunts 4?

Two brokers engaged in fist fight on
the Wall street "curb" Wednesday,
one claiming the other had libelled min
ing property in which be was interested,
and a promoter tried to collect an al
legged debt from lawyer in his office at
the point of a pistol. These are evident
" hot times in Wall street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Narrow Escape Of Grown PRINCESS.

Vienna, Oct 20.-Adyces from bucharest
S tate that the Crown Prin cess Marie, Il
Roumsnia, had narrow escape from death
in q runaway accident which occurred there
yesterday. The horses att ched to the Crown
Princess's carriage became frightened at IL
hay cart in the street and bOlted. The car
rage in which Princess Marie was riding was
overturned. The coachmsn was killed in the
accident, but the Crown Princess and lady
in waiting who accompanied her. es capped
with slight injuries, although they were
thrown on the pavement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

FIFTY per cent. of OresOn 's Congress
sional delegation is now under Jail SEN
tence and another 25 per cent. is under
indictment. Land frauds complicated
with subornation of perjury are less safe
than they used to Re.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
DIED.

At his home, No. 2O4 north Patrick street,
at 2:3O a. m, Friday, October 20, JOHN
COLE, aged 6s years. The funeral will take
place from his late home tomorrow Saturday
eyerng at o'clock and the services will be
held at Sharon Chapel, Fairfax county. at
o'clock. Friends Of the family are invited to
attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

THE largest election bet in New York
of the season, at the longest odds, was
made downtown" yesterday, a bust
ness firm, wagering 80, 900 to 5000 on
Mcclellan against the field. On the
curb in the morning there was 81, 200
bet on Mcclellan against 5000, another
of 81 GOO TO $3.50 on Mcclellan, and the
last better announced that he had
$4,000 to place at the same odds on
the Tammauy nominee for Mayor. If
betting is an indication of how the
election is going the anti-Tammany
people might just as well give up DOW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
The PutiIofr Iron Works.

Ct. Petersburg, Oct. 2O.-Itis reported
that the Krupps of GremanY, the great
manufacturers of heavy gun and armor
plate are negotiating to acquire the
Putilof Iron Works in this city. II
they are successful in this, Germans will
be brought here to replace the present
workmen and $4,000 Russian wOrkmen
NAV lose their positions,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

Two MINUTES after she received her
decree of divorce and had paid the costs
of the suit instituted year ago, Anna
Dorothy Helm, an artists model, was
married in Cincinnati yesterday to a ST.
Louis salesman. Three years ago she
married Partisan. She alleged, in her
petition for divorce, that he refused TO
aid in making the family living, avOw-
ing that she ought to be proud of support
ing an imported husband. A great
many American husbands refuse to work
and support their wives on as silly pre-
texts as this Partisan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20

ticles brought into this country by Miss
Alice Roosevelt. Well, the laws Of this
c1uo,ry are so often set aside by those in
authority that but few people would care
a rap if these presents are admitted Free
but still many will want to know what
the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
has TO do with sach matters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-20
Wards OFF Pneumonia.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary complaints
that are durable are quickly cured by One
Minute Cough Cure Gears the phlegm,
draws out inflammation and heels and soothes
the affected part strengthens the lungs, wards
of pneumonia. Harmless and pleasant to
take. Sold by w. F. Creighton, and Co.
401 King street