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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Suld Into Slavery.

Chicago, Oct. l7.-Forty-nln Amer,
lean girls have been sold into lives OF
slavery in Chinese harems. Most OF inc
white slaves delivered into the hands OF
Chinese masters are lost to CIVILIZATION
and can hope for no escape from 'nt'r
bondage save by suicide. They are he'P=
less prisoners in Chinese interior tow :,
subject to whims Of mandanns ana
wealthy Cinnamon who were enabled TO
purchase them through conuivance OF a
woman whose identity is well known TO
the government authorities.
The dealer who delivered the eiris IN
10 slavery, resides in Chicago aud has a
woman con federate in Shanghai, emma,
who is also known to the government
secret service. Fhcsc astounding state
ments were disclosed today by the iocal
immigration bureau, which complained OIL
the sale of Louise Miller GIRL at Mon
trea, Canada, to the agent a Ch'nese
official in Shanghai.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Mysterious Death.

The dead body of Samuel R. Richard
son, prominent young farmer of Front
Royal, early Sunday morning was found
in a meat shop with long butcher knife
At his side. The relatives OF the dead
man decline 10 make any statement other
than that be died suddenly. A story
sent out from Front Royal to the effect
that Richardson had heen murdered Is
denied by the authorities. Richardson $
BODY was discovered about 4:SO O'Clock
Sunday morning, when an employee en-
tered the meat shop. A physician was
Immediately summoned and he made an
examination, and said that the man had
been dead only one hour. Richardson
was the son of NJ. G. Richardson, treasu-
rer of Warren county, and one OF the
wealthiest and most prominent men OF
that section. He was thirty years OLD
and unmarried. Besides his parents, he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

The Ladies of the Maccabees Will meet
in their hall tonight at 1870 o'clock.
There will be business Of interest brougi
beiOr the hive.
Bishop Gibson of the Episcopal Do
cese of Virginia will hold confirmation
services at Meade Chapel this city IT,
morrow night at 8 O'Clock.
The Southern Railway Company ha: re-
ceiyed three new and powerful switch engines
They are the first instalment OF numO'r OF
snch engines wh CHI have recently been Or
dered
A meeting ofthe Womans' Auxiliary OF Lee
Camp will be held at the camp hall tonighs
at o'clock. Business Of Importance VIII De
transacted and full attendance is requested
Mr.. r. D. Rodgers will reopen the Village,
Chanel. on Gibbon street, between Alfred anu
Patrick, tonight. Meetings will be held every
Tuesday night.
Dining room open every Sunday during
oyster season. c. II. Zimmerman, Marker
Space
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
River Notes.

The United States army quartermas'
ter's department tug GibbOn, having re-
ceived a general overhauling OF boiler,
machinery and hull at the shipyard
preparatory to being sent to one OF the
coast artillery stations on the south At
lantic for service, has left for Washing
ton.
The tugboat Lieut.. Alonza Cushing
is at the shipyard undergoing repairs,
The longboat Earl Biscom, which has
been oyerhauled at The shipYard, was
Launched today.
The tugboat Dallas, belonging to the
High Point Plantation Company, Is al
the shipyard for repairs.
The steamer WestmOreland, which
was acquired by the Maryland, Della
ware and Virginia Railway Company
when it purchased the Weems line steam
ers about year ago, is to be sold, it il
stated. to an excursion company dom!
business on the great lakes. The West
moreland is a side-wh steamer an'
WAS for several years upon the route be
tween this city and Baltimore, in con
junction with the steamers Potomac AM
Sue.
The U. S. Collier Caesar, which ha
been lying off this city since Saturday
sailed TODAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Charters.

The Corporation Commission has
granted these charters; The Bank OF
Marshall, Incorporated, Marshall, Eau
ouier county, Va. IncOrporators-T'T
Adams, president; J. NJ. Ramey, vice
president, both OF Marshall, Va. Capt.
tal stock-Maximum, $500 mini
mum, $40, 900. Objects and purposes
To conduct bank of deposit and do q
general banking business.
United Frederick and Clarke Tele
phone Company, Frederick county. Va
incorporators-J. H. Funkhouser, pres
ident. Clarke county, Va; 7. NJ. Funk
houser, secretary and treasurer, Freder
ick county Va; J. S. Hsldeman, stock
holder, Frederick county, Va. Capita
stock-Maximum, 81, 900; minimum
5000. Objects and purpOses-To main
tain aud operate telephone line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Marine Disaster.

The schooner Sdllman +. Kelly ar
rived at Boston yesterday afternoon from
a Georgia port, having on board the two
survivors of the crew Of the tbree-mqsted
schooner Van Name and King, of New
Haven, Conn, which went to pieces oc-
tober 6. off Cape Hatteras, otter being
battered about and thrown on her beam
ends in a fierce storm. The six other
men who were on board the Van Name
and King we're lost, four Of them going
insane from hunger and thirst after
drifting about on piece of the unfortu
nate vessels deck for two days. The
two survivors of the disaster are William
E. Warner and William Thomas, both
colored, and natives of Antigua. The
men who lost their lives were Capt
William H. A. Maxwell, Of New Jersey
Mate +. A. Chase. residence unknown
the engineer, German, name and resi-
dence unknown; the colored steward,
name and residence unknown; William
Grissel, and 4afred Arthur, both colorec
| seamen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
The Servant Problem.

Many housekeepers are again com :
plaining Of the servant problem. IL Is
said that ia some households it is i'm
possible to procure suitable help. Young
and Trustworthy cOlored women are be-
coming scarcer every day, and in numer-
Gus Instances housekeepers are doing
their own work, preferring this to being
bothered by irresponsible colored per-
sons While such conditions exist
numbers of young colored women are
lettering about the streets and question
able places. 1t is 70 easy matter to
nrocure colored laborers at present. DC
casionslly agents of railroad companies
or contractors ccme here ready to EN-
ploy several hundred men at remun lsra.
tive wages, and they consider themselves
lucky if they succeed in inducing dozeI
30 accompany them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Republican Meeting.

A comparatively small audience as
sembled at the Opera House last night
in response to a call for republican
ia!i. A drum corps discoursed num-
Der of tunes in attempts to draw crowd,
but "Bent Bolt' and "Annie Laurie, q"
failed to inspire enthusiasm. An Indian
medicine man took up position IN front
of the hall and expatiated on his panaceas
for all PHYSICAL ills, while the speakers in
the hall as vehemently proclaimed their
cures for everything serious or unseemly
supposed to be affecting the body polite.
About 8 o'clock Messrs. jacob 4ost,
John B. Henderson, Park Agnew, j..
A. Eggborn, and others took seats on
the stage. The audience made no
acknowledgment of their presence. A
few colored men occupied seats IN the
gallery and later listened to significant
observations concerning the elimination
of the negro from politics and the fact
that the issues of the day were between
white men.
Chairman Frank NJ. Phillips, of the
city committee was not present, and
Mr.. Eggborn called the meeting to order
and introduced Mr.. Agnew, who, it was
announced would preside.
Mr. Agnew advanced and was re-
ceived with some applause. he made a
short address in which he attributed tie
present prosperity of the country to re-
publican policies. Mr.. Agnew called
especial attention to changed conditions
in Alexandria, aud preferred to the i'm
provement of King street which, ne
said. had been brought about since 1876
when the republicans came into power.
Mr.. Agnew subsequently introduced
Mr.. Yost, who spoke about an hour, on
honest elections, changes in public
schools, and united exertions toward de-
veloping the State. He attacked cleo
toraI boards and handled them un-
sparingly. n.,a
He dselt long upon the Richmond
incident in the recent primary cleo
ton. referred TO frauds in other cities
where republicans as well as democrats
were involved, and said be would prose-
cute all classes, irrespective of their po'
litical utilization.
Mr Yost was followed by Mr.. Hen
derson. who is the republican nominee
for the House of Delegates. His speech
was brief, but he spoke in an easy way
and with his voice at low key. Mr..
Henderson threshed over most of the
subjects upon which Mr.. Yost had Ia
bored. He said he belonged to the new
era. or 10Th century party, and paid a
deserved tribute TO Mr.. Cation, the demo
cratic candidate, during the delivery Of
his speech.
At the conclusion of Mr. Henderson,
remarks Mr.. w. B. King, of Loudoun'
made brief speech, after which the
meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Suicide Blames His Bride.

Leaving letters in which he blamed
his bride of a year for driving him 10
suicide, Sidney A. Thompson, an EN-
Move of the Public Service Corporation,
killed himself by inhaling illuminating
gas, in the clearinghouse ofMr D. n.
Clark, Newark, n. j.
Thompson made careful preparations
TO end his life and wrote three letters.
One was addressed to the Newark po-
lice. one to his landlady, Mrs. CLARK,
and the third TO his wife. On the en-
yelope of the latter were written instruc'
lions that it he not opened until alter
his funeral. The letter to the police is 81
follows:
have taken my life because cannot
stand any mere disgrace. For anything
further | refer you to Mrs. j. N. CLARK,
for whom | have the greatest respect
Also to Mrs. Boyden, who has been as
second mother to me.
This is all | can say except tnat
made a mistake in marrying. she II
welcome to the fool she made OF me a.
times, but even at that, am up sticks
Yours now and in eternity.
5. A. THOMPSON.
The letter to Mrs. Thompson was sen
to her with the news of her husband
death. She was greatly shocked, bu
declared that she was at loss to &C
count for her husbands action.
awe were married year ago, ana
was a good and dutiful wife TO him,
she said. "He acted queerly last sum
mer. and in August he lett me, saying
he had a government position at Wash
| inpton. | found that he had deserted mi
snd had not left Newark. D."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Rolled Down Bank.

A baggage van loaded with 20 TRUNKS
the property of theatrical company
rolled down the north enbankment OF
upper King street, near SPnng fSrH ,
Saturday night about II O'Clock WINE
on the way to the new depot. 1t Is Saio
that fifteen men labored an hour ana a
half in getting the wagon up the NH
and tying up trunks which had been
broken open by the accident. Similar
mishaps occur at this point every week
or two. and it is time something was be-
ing done to render travel safe. The
roadway in that vicinity is in Alexan.
.dria county and the supervisors could
,bave the street raised and eliminate the
danger spot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
NIinstrels.

George Primrose and his famous MIN
strels began weeks engagement S' 'ue
Columbia Theatre in Washington last
night and gave performance that was
epioyed from beginningto end A num-
her Of Alexandrians were in the audi
ence. All present seemed to be full Oh
that spirit OF hilarious good humor aP'
nropriate to such occasions. The enter
tainment consists of an exposition Of old
time miustrelsy, with glimpse OF the
modern article, and little burlesqu'
and spectacular to fill out the pro
gramme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Property Sale.

Messrs. NJ. B. Harlow & Co., real estate
loan and insurance brokers, have sold for Nh
Park Agnew to Mr.. F. L. Wagar, OF Wash
insten the King street wharf property re
Gently purchased by Mr.. Agnew. The sale
of this property within the short time since
Mr.. Agnew purchased it proves the deslra
b;lity of investment in Alexandria real es
tate, and the purchase by. a non-residen
shows his confidence in the future of the city
1t is the purchasers intention to carry out th'
improvements contemplated by Mr. Agnew
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
CORPORATION Court.
[Indge L. c. Barley presiding.

Judge Il. y. barley PIesiuinS'J
NIB. Newman VS.. H. L. Strider; motion
TO ouash overruled and plaintiff took non
suit. ,....1e..,ll
Com. VS.. Gertrude Stewart; indicted LOT sci II
J. d. Webster VS. L. C. Schwendeman;
verdict for defendant; motion to set ASIDE
verdict sustained. -.
Brown Bros s Co; VS.. i. b. fulman' c"se
set for hearing October 90th.
Samuel L. Bell VS.. Carrie NJ. Bell; hnal
decree for divorce. e., 1o
Mary Boyce VS.. George P. BOyce; final de-
cree for divorce. u,,o.
BENJAMIN P. Wheatley VS.. Cora Lee Wheat
lev; decree allowing temporary allmony o
Il the candidates for Office to be voted foi
at the November election have filed then
notices with the clerk except Harvey Robin
son for constable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Naxy York Politics.

New York, Oct. l7.-District At
torney Jerome who istrying for reelection
on an independent ticket, will begin MS
real campaign this week. 1t is expected
that it will be as spectacular as was DIS
fight four years ago when he did his ut
most to elect Seth Low and the reform
ticket.
Already the political atmosphere is growing
th;ck and a storm is impending which may
shake the regular organizations. Without
the endorsement of single organization
Jerome is going it alone and his position has
Mr. Jerome will formally open his campaign
next Wednesday night in Carnegie hall'
Large mass meetings will follow In every Sec
tion of the city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Inst IL, pc Vanished.

When leading physicians said that W. NJ
Smithart. of Pekin, Ia., had incurabe con
sumption, his last hope vanished; but DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Cold, kept him out Of his grave,
lie says: This great specific completely
cured me, and saved my life, Since then,
have used it for over 10 years, and consider
it maryelo throat and lung cure
Strictly scientific cure for Coughs, Sore
Threats or Colds; sure preventive Of Pneu
monia. Guaranteed 50c and Sl.00 bottles a.
f. $. Leadbeater & Sons drug store. Trla
bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Police Court.

rJustice II. B. Cation presiding.]
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning: on
Helen Bengers, arrested by Officer
Young charged with asssul'ing ana
beating Rose Anderson, was fined 20.
Joseph Hayman, charged with con-
Quoting business without license, was
dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Asks q Divorce.

William T. Howe has. petitioned the
Supreme Court of the District OF Column
bia to grant him divorce from Martha
f. Howe, to whom he was married IN
Alexandra, January 5, 1903. The pc,
titioner charges that his wife deserted
him February 9 last. He also names a
corasnondent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Public Speaking.

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw ana
Mr.. R. W. Blair, clerk in the U. >.
Internal Revenue Office for this ditrlct,
will speak at republican meeting to be
held here on the night of October 80.
Collector Summers is on the stump IN
another part of the State. The office is
being run BY the clerks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
J,,ior order of Mechanics.

Bristol, Tenn, Oct. 1.-THE annual
State meeting OF the Junior Order OF
limited American Mechanics OF Vlr-
ginia. convened in Bristol Virginia, to-
day, with upward of hundred delegates
in attendance. All parts of the State
are represented. Public exercises were
held this morning, and the business
meeting followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Wards Off Pneumonia.

All coughs. colds and pulmonary complaints
that are durable are quickly cured by One
Minute Couch Cure. Gears the phlegm,
draws ont inflammation and heels and soOthes
the affected part strengthens the lungs, wards
oil pneumonia. Harmless and pleasant to
take. Sold by w. F. Creighton, and Co.
A0l King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
EucIlPe Party.

The euchre party given last night at 1t
the Young Mems SOdality Lyceum nan
bv the Catholic Women's Benevolent
Legion was an interesting affair through,
cut. There was a large attendance and
all present spent delightful evening
A number of pretty and useful prizes
were awarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
nhn praSidanf,S Tour.

President Roosevelt will pass through
this city tomorrow morning about y
O'Clock on his southern tour. A speciai
train of the Southern Railway will con-
yey the Presidential party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17

Leaves one brother and one sister Ills
6nancial affairs ve:e said to he prosper
ous and be was one of the most popular
Young men in Front Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17

Sick headache is caused by Il disOrdered
condition of the stomach and is quickly
cured by ChambCrlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by Gil son q
Timberman and W. +. Creighton y 90,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN

All who want carpets cleaned should cav cav
at 2i2 south Pitt street from II to M, anu -
leave their orders No agents will he lelt 70
sell the Earthquake Carpet Cleaner ~ asra
Mrs. Hathaway leaves Alexandra on tne % .s'o
Of this month, oc1l1 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Weather Probabilities.

For this section partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; light to fresh east 70 southeast
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 6:l2 q. IN. and sets
at 5:l9 p. m. High water at 1927 g. m and
1914 .. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17

Our efforts TO supply our patrons with the
best merchandise that can be procured Is
AGAIN shown in the gloves we want to show
you Every pair represents the highest in
glove perfection. These gloves ere exclusive
In style. abso'utely correct in fit and come IN
the most desirable colorings. You can al
WAYS depend upon them; in fact, we guaran-
tee them to give perfect satisfaction.
Our special BLACK KID GLOVE at q
caonot be eaualled anywhere at Sl25. All
sizes from 81 to -. Ct,
CO-For a good reliable White or Color;
ed Kid Glove you should try our guaranteed
sI25-A new style English Walking Glove
at II .25 is the best value we have ever OIL
fered l.,
A small lot of odd size Kid Gloves to close
out at 79c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-10-17

n V CIR HEURICH BREWING CO, at
their monthly meeting, October 10, 1905, de-
cIsred a dividend of six per cent, on the cap,
itai stock Of the company, payable on and
after October 81, 1905, ct the branch Office
corner Twenty sixth and water s15eet =
northwest, in the city Of Washine ton, u. =;
The books of the company for the iransle, o.
stock will be closed from October IL 10 NO
yember 2, 1905, both inclusive; 60
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-18
Golfer Who Attended st. Louis Meet
Tells How IOcaI PIavers Held I'm


Hayward G. Leavitt who has just re-
turned from the tournament of the Trans
mississippi Golf association at st. Louis
was quite enthusiastic over the success Of
the meeting. Especially was he pleased
with the showing the Omaha players made.
He said:
The entries were composed of all the
cracks of this territory except about six,
and the play was fast at all times, many
of the matches being won under DOGGY.
DOGGY was 10 before the tournament, but It
was changed to S2 and most of the cracks
made the rounds below DOGGY Dickinson
made rs in the morning match, in which he
Omaha was chosen unanimously as the
meeting place for the Transmississippi for
next year and as the Country club held the
tournament the last time II was held in
Omaha the preference will be given to the
Field club for this year. in case the d.
rectors wish it, and if not it will be played
at the Country club.
Il understand there is a movement on
foot to keep the west forty acres at the
Field club intact until after the tournament
next year and not to rely solely on the
new links, which they may not be able to
was the most successful in the history Of
the association and all are looking forward
% the meet at Omaha next year"
The Iowa state tournament is being held
1T Burlington this week.
Everything will be in readiness for work
TO start on the Farmers canal July 90"
said Mr.. Leavitt, one of the prime movers
in the Farmers canal and the Columbian
canal, which are to be built to reclaim
some of the waste land in the western
part OF Nebraska. our agents have been
securing Nebraska for mules and material
ditch and we will have them on hand
July 90"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-18
FAST PLAY ON TENNIS COURTS
City Championship in Singles Makes Good
Start in Matches.
YOUNGSTERS ARE COMING TO THE FRONT
Several old-Timers Given Right to
Start in Consultations as Result of
Pre1iminaries and First
Round Tests.

All of the preliminary matches and all
of the matches of the first round except
one were finished Monday evening at the
Field club courts before a large gallery,
which was not backward in showering ap-
plause on the fast play which was evident
on all sides. The wedding out process goes
on and by the time the semi-flnals are
reached there will be some fast tennis No
particular surprises have developed, ex-
cept that some of the dark horses from
the various clubs have had to extend them
! selves enough to show their game and to
give the onloolSer an idea OF what may be
expected when the strong players get to-
gether later in the week The drawings
in the doubles will be held Tuesday night
as we'll as the drawings in the consolation
and games in both will be played Wednes-
day evening.
The match that attracted the most at
| tention was between Swartz and Sunder-
land. Both players were aggressive and
fought for every point OF the match. It
was a three-set match and was long
drawn out because of the fierce manner in
which every point was fought Lobbing
was resorted to by both players as a sort
of defensive play and the placing of Sun
derland was good, but Swartz finally over
came him in the last match.
Outsiders Make "A Show.
| One of the features OF the evenings play
was the manner in which new outsiders de-
| feated some of the wel-known Field club
| players, showing that the other clubs have
been putting in good ticks at practice in
anticipation of the tournament. This is
J taken as a good omen for large list of
| entries in the big matches in August.
/ Koch and F. Potter furnished the closest
match of the evening, three sets being
required to settle the contest Both are
members of the West Farnam club and are
used to each others style of play so that
| the play was close and fast right to the
| finish. Koch is considered one of the
headiest Of the youngsters having beat
! Austin Collett, an old-timer in the pre-
| liminaries He played some last year but
this season is playing far beyond his pre-
vious form and not only places well but
uses his head at all times
Matteson is the player that all of the
| gallery set out TO watch. but he did not
| have an opponent who could make him
| show his form. although he gave an ink
| ling of possessing several strong strokes.
| He is an old college player and comes with
a string OF medals won on the college
| courts and is considered the dark horse
! Of the tournament. He plays a good, clean
game with few errors. He has a good,
| long ground stroke and plays a graceful