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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Hooe Insolent In Court.

Counsel for Clifford Hooe, the negro
formerly employed as coachman by Au-
gustus Hsrtje, the millionaire paper
manufacturer, on trial in Pittsburg
for perjury, as the result of an affidavit
he made swearing he had been intimate
with Mrs. Hsrtje, which was to have
been used 10 the Hartje divorce trial,
had great trouble with the defendant
yesterday.
Hooe's insolence to witnesses was un-
parslleled 10 the history of the local
courts. He leered at some, stuck his
tongue out at others, and even rose to
his feet and called one of the witnesses,
William @. Battles, negro contractor,
who was testying against him, a vile
name, Hooe was severely rebuked by
Judge Frazer.
1t became apparent early in the day
that Hooe's defense was based on the
fact that an affidavit secured from him,
in which be swore that be did not tell
the truth when he accused Mrs. Hartie
in his first affidavit, was obtained By
coercion, and therefore is invalid.
However, Hooe made third affidavit
to the district attorney, in which he re-
affirmed the truth OF his second state
ment T5is affidavit was read in court
yesterday.
Alderman King, who issued number
of warrants for Hooe, was called and said
he heard Hooe dictate bis statement, and
that Hooe was cautioned before he made
it that what he said might be used against
him. According to the alderman Hooe
replied:
81 know; I want to make clear con-
fession-a clear statement. am sorry
for the other statement. Mrs. Hartje Is
lady and wouldn't do those things. |
oughtn't to have said them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
knights Templar.

The Grand Commandery, Knights
Tenplar, of Virginia, met at the Masonic
Temple, in Richmond, yesterday, hold
ing two session and concluding with the
election Of officers and a banquet last
night. 1t was decided that the next inset
ing will be held in Norfolk. Mr.. John
D. Oglesby, of Lyncbburg, was elected
grand warden, all the other officers being
promoted as 10 the usual custom, save
the recorder and treasurer, who we're
elected.
The election of officers resulted In the
selection of :. s. Nottingham, Of Nor
folk, as grand commander. The other
officers chosen were: Deputy Grand Com.
mander. Rev. +. I. McFaden, of Rich
mond: Geueralissimo, w. Q. Stevenson;
Grand Captain. General, A. w. Traylor,
of Danville; Grand Senior Warden, w. b.
McChesney, of Slauoton; Grand Junior
Warden, F. d. Hotchkiss, of Richmond ;
Grand Recorder, James B. Blanks, of
Petersburl Grand Treasurer, G. w.
Poe, of Richmond; Grand Standard Bear
err, z. N Baker. of Winchester; Grand
Sword Bearer, John n. Fisher, of AleI:
andria; Grand Wsrder, John d. 0gles-
By, Of Lyuchburg. Following the meet.
i6g of the Grand Commandery the
Knights enjoyed . banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Wedding IN IAeshprg,

Miss Alice Mutt Wise, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Willism N. Wise, of Lees.
burg, aud W. Preston Gibson, of the
Peoples National Bank, of that town,
we're married yesterday afternoon in the
Presbyterian Church Of Lsesbnrg, Rev.
J. w. Lupton officiating. Miss Helen V
Wise, of Salisbury, Md, vas maid of
honor. The best man was William
Fletcher, of Upperville. The bridesmaids
we're Misses Lucy Douglas, OF Alexan-
dris; Helen Gibson, of Upperville; Pa
thence Vandevsnter, Of Pseonian Springs;
Julia Newton, Of Delaware City, Del. ;
Richard Eta Wise and Cora Lutz, of
Leesburg. The groomsmeu were Black
we'll Smith, OF Upperville; Hubert
Plaster and Campbell Littleton, OF Lees
burg: Braden Ysndevsnter, Of Newport
News; Keith aad William A. Wise, j.,
of Leesbprg. After the ceremony Dir,
aud Mrs. Gibson left for the South.
They will reside al LeesbuFg,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Banker Attacks Reporter.

Angered by a story that appeared in
Wednesdays issue Of the Times Herald,
an afternoon newspaper of Newport
News, Fenton F. Finch, president of the
American Exchange Bank, and one OF
the wealthiest men on the peninsula,
visited the Office of that paper yesterday
afternoon.
The emily person in the Office was
Wright McWillisms, a reporter, and the
banker is said to have hurled vile cpl.
thets at him, finally calling him liar.
Although rs pounds lighter and much
smaller than the banker, the reporter
struck Finch 10 the face. knocking him
against the wall. The banker retaliated,
hitting the reporter on the Gar and split
ting it. The men then clinched, and
McWilliams grabbed Finch by the throat
and when Editor w. 7. Kirby, having
been attracted by the noise, appeared on
thescene, the banker was crying ''Stopl
Let me go; stop u
As the editor advanced toward the
combatants, the banker broke away,
picked up his crushed derby and hasten
ed from the Office. ignoring the editors
request that be remain and explain the
trouble.
After the fight the reporter surrender
ed himself at the police station. and
Banker Finch vas arrested on warrant
charging him with assault and battery,
the warrant being sworn out BY P. I.
Marshall, manager OF The psper. Both
men we're bailed for their appearance in
the Police Court today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Young womsn,s Confession.

Birmingham, Ala, Oct. 26-All the
mystery surrounding tho disappearance
and return to her home, of Miss Fannie
FenDell, or Sidebotham, as she is better
known, was removed today by a confess
sion made by the young woman. Her
story ofbeiDg kidnapped from her home,
carried off in carriage by an unknown
man, and confined in a strange house
from which she escaped by jumping from
a window, she now admits to have been
a pure fabrication. Wednesday, the day
she was away from home, she now states,
was spent in residence near Birming-
ham, where she went, of her own Volt
ton. No man appears to have been in
the case, as the young womsn's comics.
sion Is said TO cover that point iul lily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
News Of the Day.

A Philadelphia judge severely Grill.
cised Thomas Dixon, jr., and sustained
the mayor 10 refusing to allow The
Clansman" to be played there.
The convention OF the center party OF
SiIesia adopted a resolution Of protest
against the Prussian government com
pelling Polish school children To say
prayers end learn the cstechism and
Bible history in German.
The first importation ofstrike-breakers
to take the place OF the Southern Rail-
way machinsts who are on strike in the
shops at Atlanta reached there Yesterday.
About rs men were inthe LOT. No trouble
has occurred and 1t lie announced that
additional men, about $50 in ali, are to
be brought TO the Atlanta shops.
Three persons we're killed and three
seriously injured in collision at Wood
side, l.. l.. yesterday between q Long
Island Railroad train aud coach which
was returning to New York from fa-
neral at Calvary cemetery. Edgar
Griffin, the driver, drove the vehicle
directly 10 front of the rapidly approach
ing train. The coach was demolished,
the horses were killed and the occupants
hurled in all directions. Patrick Hesly
and bis two children were instantly kill
ed. Mrs. Hesly was seriousl. injured,
Shile the injuries Of Lynch and Griffin
we're of less serious nature.
DIR. Washington GLADDEN., the Ohio clergy
manwho leaped into particular prominence
some time ego by declaring that churches and
religious organisations should not take Rookie
feller's money because it was tainted" came
out yesterday strongly for separation of the
races
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Black Flag at BrIansk.

Odessa, Oct. 26.-The black flag floats
today over the town of Briansk, where
10000 railway workmen are on strike,
aud serious trouble is threatened, as the
strikers declare they will shoot any work
man who tries to return to his posi-.
The Ekaterinoslsv Railway shops are
completely tied up and black faG has
been flung out over them. Black flags
also fly from the homes of mos, of the
strikers. II is the determination of the
strikers to keep the works closed until
they receive better wages and are granted
additional pol teal rights.
Any attempt 10 festart the works is
almost sure to result 10 conflict between
the strikers and the authorities. Pickets
are stationed about the plant and work
men carrying weapons are stationed near
at hand ready to carry out their threats
to shoot workmen who try to operate the
factories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Arrest of Alleged Robber.

Berlin, Oct. 26 William Voigt, 8
shoemaker aud former convict, has been
arrested here on the charge that he is the
bogus military officer who recently robb-
ed the treasury of the town of Rope
nick, after imPressing into service to aid
him several soldiers whom he overawed
aud caused to obey bis orders because be
wore the uniform of scolonel. Voigt',
feat has been the joke of all Europe ever
since he turned the trick. The author
tiles claim there ia no doubt that he ia
the bogus officer. Voigt has a long GRIM
inal record. He is 81 years old and has
served 20 years in prison. He was only
released from the peuiteueiary in Febru-
airy after serving fifteen year sentence
for robbery with violence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
FRIDAY EVENING. OCT. 96. 1905.

THE PEOPLE of Richmond are realizing
the necessity for the adoption of an or
dinance closing the barrooms OF the city
at midnight. Complaints are beginning
10 come from citizens in all walks of life
and from all parts Of the city Of disorders
and other evils growing out of the prac
tice of saloons to close at will, aud the
discussion of this matter has evidently
now assumed proportions OF more than
an incidental importance. Alderman
Elicit offered in the finance committee
Tuesday night motion to fx nat IL
cense fax of 81, 900 on barrooms and to
reduce the number from $50 to 100
The matter went over at the request of
some of the members pending the prob
able bringing up ofthe early closing ques
ton. but Mr.. Elicit declared be would re
new his motion later, and continue TO 90 10
until it was acted upon one way or another
II is said that the better class OF Rich
mond saloons are closed at proper hours
and that disorders in the same are fe"
and far between. The movements con-
seaueully directed against the disrePu-
table resorts where fights and often MUIR
ders occur. 1t hiss been suggested that
the sale of liquor per Sc is by no means
Objectionable to the large majority, but
the scenes often incident to its vending
form the Objectionable features. In
some countries there seems to be no
more odium attached to the traffic than
in the disposition of any other com
modity. These conditions are brought
about by certain regulations that could
he enforced in all lands. Limiting the
number of saloops has failed to eradicate
the more Objectionable features OF the
same. ss it has been shown that concen-
tration of customers in the few places
granted licenses is all that has been nc
complished, the same scenes prevailing
in the limited number OF places thai
formerly characterized the many 10
England public drinking places are 30
arranged that lettering about the premises
is impossible. A man obtains DRINK
which is generally furnished by q young
woman, aud after swallowing the drink
he Immediately vscstes the ''stsll." Bar
keepers in that country are not allowed
TO sell stimulsnts TO man who shows
the effects of liquor. By such rules the
odium so often incidental to drinking
LIQUOR is minimized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Pythisns Against Liquor.

A sweeping snti.liquor statute WIS
passed yesterday by the Supreme Lodge,
Knights of Pythiss DOW in session in
New Orleans. The new statute is expect
ed to bar from entry to the order whole.
sale liquor dealers and hotelkeepers Who
run bars in connection with their hotels.
With the exception OF these two classe..
all other liquor deaIess were excluded by
the old statute which was superseded
yesterday. The new statute includes
professional gamblers, sslooukeepers.
bartendsrs or dealers 10 spirituous, vi
nous or matt liquors" The most impor-
tsnt changes in the new reading are the
substitution OF the words "1ealers"
where formerly "retsil dealers" stood,
and the dropping Of the classes "bona
6de botelkeepers," which the old Law
specifically mentioned as eligible. Tho
new statute dose not affect any who are
already members of the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Today's Telegraphic News
Duchess WIN Not Bring suit.

london. Oct. 26.--Only the earnest
pleadiugs of intimate frie Dis not to ruin
the political future of her husband. by
creating q scandal, which would be sure
to ruin him, have induced the Duchess
.nf Marlborough, formerly Miss Consuelo
Vanderbilt, of New York, to abandon
her contemplated suit for divorce against
her husband. The Duke of Marlborough
is hopeful of securing place in the
British cabinet in future ministry. 1t
was pointed out to his wife that such a
scandal as her suit would have aroused
would have meant political death to the
duke. At the solicitation of friends OF
both parties she has been Induced, ae-
cording to the latest gossip in regard to
their unhappy marital affairs, not to
bring suit.
As compromise, terms of separation
without resort to the courts have been
arranged by which both parents would
be allowed to see the children. The
troubles of the duke and his wife have
thus been settled temporarily at least.
Had the duchess brought suit we'll
known American beauty, who 'e name
has been linked recently with promi-
nent European prince, would, it is said,
have been named as a correspondent. 1t
WAS to prevent This scandal that the
duchess was urged to agree to separa-
ton privately.
Goodness has existed between the duke
and his wife for long time When the
duchess discovered the uufaithfulness oil
her husband, she was very angry, ac-
cording to all reports, and insisted upon
bringing immediate suit for divorce. 1t
was with the greatest difficulty that
friends who have succeeded in patching
up other qusrrels between the couple
were able 10 induce the duchess to aban'
don her proposed suit for divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Independence League Tlcket Attaeked.

New York, Oct. 26 William Ran
dolph Hears, and every other candidate
on the Independence League ticket down
to the lowest Office for which nomina-
tions were made, will be barred from
appearing on the official ballot In the
coming election il contention raised
before the appellate division of the Su-
preme Court by Daniel Cohalan, reprs
senting Tsmmsny candidates. is uphelf
10 arguing an appeal for decisions from
court justices upholding ruling of the
board of elections, Mr.. Cohslan ques-
toned the validity Of every Independence
League nominations on the ground that
the league is a corporation. Both the com
mon law and public policy forbid, be
declared, that creature of the law, such
corporation as the Independence
League, should be allowed to nominate
men who in case of election would be
called upon to enforce the laws OF the
State The court took the case under
Amusement. 1t is expected a decision
will be rendered within day or two and
the outcome of the hearing is being
eagerly awaited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

The jury in the Norfolk Mass, Gu
perior Court this afternoon, awarded a
verdict OF 50, 900 10 favor of Miss Grace
Cilburn who sued MOtormsD Marble for
$3.50, 900 damages for breach of promise.
A young Indian dressed in his native
costume of q wing purple robe, created
scene in the strangers gallery OF the
British House of Commons today by To-.
terrupting debate to bsrsngue the
House. He was promptly elected.
w. V. Veech of Raysrd, W. Va, ar
rived at Cumberland, Md at 2 O'Clock
this morning and put up at the Sterling
Hotel Later he was found lying un-
conscious Oh the pavement 10 front If
the hotel, having either jumped or fallen
out of second story windoS. He is
badly hurt.
Pur glars robbed safe in the postoffce
at Georgetown. @. early today securing 500 in
money and stamps. They then stole horse
and buggy from barn and escaped. A
Dosse is on their trail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Virginia News.

The plant of the Niche Law Publish
ing Company, at Charlottesville, was
destroyed by fire and water to the extent
of $l5, 900 last night.
Five survivors out of 100 men who
were on Flagler bouseboat No. 4 when
the hurricane struck the Florids Keys
arrived 10 Norfolk yesterday.
Mrs. Peter 8. Roller died at Harrison
burg, yesterday at the age Of IS years.
She was the mother of Gen. John f
Roller and Mayor o B. Roller.
Gov. Swanson has issued an address
To the voters Of Richmond living reasons
why they should rally to the SUPP 'rt OF
John Lamb, candidate for reelection to
the House OF Representatives.
Miss Milicept Lupton, daughter OF
Rev. ]. w. Lupton, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Leesburg, was mar.
ried yesterday afternoon TO Rev. Charles
Turner Caldwell, of Waco, Tex in the
Presbyterian church by the father OF the
bride.
The synod of Virginia of the Presby-
terisn Church began its ll9th annual
session in Staunton yesterday. There
vas a sermon by the moderator, Rev.
Newton Donaldson, DID OF Martins
burg. w. Va A lsrge,number of dele
gates have already arrived, and it is
thought at least 3OO'will be present.
St. PsuPs Episcopal Church in King
George county was the scene of a beau
tiful wedding Wednesday evening, when
Miss Eleanor Lewis Washington, daugh-
tor of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. Washington,
of Buena Vista farm, became the bride
of Mr.. Bernard Scott, of Popes' Greek,
Md. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. B. T. Turner. After northern
tour they will reside at Popes' Greek.
The following officers were elected at the
close Of the convention Of the Kings Dsugh
tiers snd Sons in Portsmouth last night Mrs
Charles Burton of Richmond State secretary
Mrs Lula McField. If Richmond. res rdin
secretary; and Mrs. NeIl A. Melick, Of Norfolk
State treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Riotous proceedings in New York.

New York, Oct. 26 The Hotel Bar
tholdi today bore silent testimony to the
violence of the riot which occurred there
last night when a crowd of angry Hearst
men tried to force their way into the
hotel to wreck the headquarters of the
Independent Democratic Municipal
Ownership League, an auti-Hearst or
ganizstion. Several of the plate glass
windows on the Twenty-third street side
of the hotel were smashed. The picture
of lemon labelled "Hearst" cast on a
screen by steroptican was the cause OF
the riot. Hundreds of men who had
been unable to get into Hesrsts Msdi-
son Square Garden meeting had collected
outside the BaItholdi 10 witness the Ian.
tern show. When the lemon was thrown
on the screen cry was raised to tear
down the banner.
A rush forward was made, the ropes
we're cut and in q moment the offending
banner came down to be torn into bits.
Then rush was made for the league
room. The hotel doors we're barred in
time to keep out the crowd, however.
Locked out the infatuated men vented
their spite by hurling stones through the
hotel windows, A general fight followed
10 the street, men striking out wildly at
every one within reach. several persons
we're Knocked down and trampled before
the police reserves arrived on the scene
and restored order.
While the riot was at its height, q
well-directed stone broke the lens of
the stersopticon aud severely injured
Frederick Schroeder, the operator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Improperly Caring for Children.

New York, Oct. 26.-In the arraign-
ment in the Long Island City police
court lodsv of John Vehrke and his wife,
Fannie, on charge of improperly car
ing for their children was brought to
light one of those peculiar cases OF per-
sons well able to live comfortably, or
even luxuriously, who prefer to live in
AFFECT poverty while their savings &C.
cumulate into fortune. According to
an agent of the Society for the Proven
ton OF Cruelty to Children, on whose
complaint the couple was arraigned
the Vehrkes are worth iu the neighbor-
hood of 800, 900 yet they were found
living in circumstances which il claimed
warrant taking their children away from
their custody. Au abandoned butcher
shs d was their hrme and its furnishings
are mesgre to the extreme. The ancient
food box formed the bed for the children.
Vebrke and his vile. their six children
and the mans aged parents occupied the
old butcher shop in common. The chill
drep range from Antonio, aged 10, down
TO Mary, who is two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26
Judge UphOlds Mayor.

eoa6C oPhoAus
Judge Sulzberger, of Philadelphia yes.
terdsy refused to grant the Injunction re-
strsiniug the Mayor from interfering with
the play "The Clausmsn" at the Walnut
Street Theatre, and the house will remain
closed.
The judge said the testimony failei 10.
show any misuse OF the Mayors discre-
tionary power, which was exercised after
the threatened mobbing of the theatre by
negroes Monday night.
Altar the decision of the court had
been rendered Mayor Weaver declared
that it was his intention not TO revoke the
license of the theatre for the remainder
of the year, IS he had previously an
nounced. The threat to revoke was held
over the theatre in case such sction should
become necessary.
The courts opinion, delivered by
Judge Sulzbergsr, was scalchiug ar
raignment of Rev. Thomas Dixon's
methods.
1t was that the Mayor had rightfuliy
exercised judicial power. as he is the
chief police officer Of the city and re-
sponsible for its order, peace and safety
The Mayor could have done nothing else
than stop the play, the court said, If he
feared the play melted to riot.
The court was OF the opinion that be-
you'd q doubt "the book and play bsd
been written while the author was labor
ing uadeF sense of smarting wrong and
In q heated passion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-26

DR.. GLADDEN. delivered an address
on the colored race before the American
Missionary Society in Oberlin, Ohio
yesterday. Among other things he said
race segregation would tend toward the
betterment of the negro, aud that coiored
people should have their homes in the
South. The lAst suggestion is doubtless
correct, from the fact that this cisss are
better understood here than in any other
part of the country, and were the col
ored element to do their part there would
be no friction between them and the
white race. Unfortunately large ma
ioriiy fail 10 fulfill their mission, and
when serious conditions follow they have
no one to blame but themselves. Segre-
CATION, however, hiss proven to be the
curse Of tie negro race. SO long IS
they lived with white people, where
proper examples were sci them, colored
people were docile and gave but little
trouble. For two-score years they have
been segregated, and present conditions
are best the commentary upon the result.