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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

A WASHINGTON paper, which has per-
sistently held from the beginning that
"mummy fake" at the Carlyle House the
was genuine, has at last admitted the
Efhd' to be fraud and gives Bureau
of Ethnology expert as its authority
The history of the joke is known to all
Alexandrians who have interested them
selves in the matter. 1t is said that the
first "head' exhibited was made OF
plaster-of-paris and for long time had
a place among other articles in the win
dow of secondhand furniture store in
the Braddock House building. This was
demolished during an 'fnquest' over
the supposed remains. Another head,
composed of the same material, was
about to be substituted, but it was found
to be too small. The perpetrstor OF the
joke, 80 the story goes, procured an Or
binary pasteboard false face and filled 1t
with cement. When it dried something
resembling a human face tumbled out.
This is what the Washington newspapers,
scientists, anthropologists and others
have been looking at for several weeks
past. But the Washington papers go
on the theory that anything is good
enough to fool Alexandrians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
Her Dream Pronhefic.

When Mrs Hopper, the housekeeper
al 81 Fourth avenue, New York. enter
ed the room of Joseph Grover, on The
top floor. yesterday. she saw Grover sill
sing tipped back in a chair, one foot on
small table aud pencil in bis right
hand. His hand rested upon sheet oh
paper, upon which he had written, "My
darling vile" The man was dead. On
the table was a quart bottle nearly full of
carbolic acid. He had swallowed n
quantity of the poison. While Mrs.
Hopper was rushing out to summon
policeman she met Mrs. Grover. Has
anything happened TO Jos.' inquire
Mrs. Grover, dreamed last night that
he was dead" Mrs. Grover tainted
when Mrs. Hopper told her what mad
happened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
After Would-be kidnappers.

..,ew York, Oct. 6.-Armed men on
foot and on horseback are watching
Hampstead Plain, L. L., today, for the
kidnappers who attacked May Laden
burg, twelve years old, daughter Of Mrs.
Adolf Laderburg, and heiress to $40,
600, 200, but who were scared off after
they had the little girl in their grasp.
The child had accompanied her mother
and party to the Piping Rock horse
show, at Locust Valley, where Miss May
won a silver cup offered by Harry Payne
Whitney to riders OF ponies who we're
twelve years old or under The girl To-
stead Of going home in gu automobile
with the party insisted on riding her
pony. 1t was dark when she reached the
Ladenburg estate, Oasis, on the Hemp
stead Plains. In clump of thick woods
edging the estate buggy contsining two
men came rafting along the road. 1t
was pulled directly across the roadway,
compelling the girl to drive into ditch
on the side. The men jumped out, pull
ed the girl off the saddle and picked her
up to throw her into the buggy. Her
screams we're heard by Andre Reinsaiug.
her mothers gardener, in his lodge not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
Hearst and Murphy.

Buffalo, N. Y, Oct. Civilian R.
Hearst reached here today without hsv-
ing arrived at any definite decision as to
the overtures for peace made to him by
Charles f. Murphy through the chair
man of the State democratic committee.
Despite denials by Corners aud Murphy's
statement that be had sent no word TO
Hearst, it can be positively asserted
that the Tsmmany chieftain has asked
for quarters 10 New York. he is will
ing to make great sacrifices to save his
organization, and will concede a ma
jority of all places on the local tickets,
providing that he is assured no third
ticket will be placed in the field there.
His attitude has halted Hesrsts plan
for an open rapture. The candidate for
Governor planned to issue statement
last night in which he would denounce
all bosses, both big and little, but Muir
phys message halted it. 1t may come
when the candidate reaches New York
Sunday night, and then again the sur
render of Murphy may be so complete
that it will never be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
King Executes seven wives.

Thanh Thai, King of Amman, accord
ing to stories reaching Paris from lndo-
China, has again been gully of such
atrocities that the French government
may be compelled to adopt rigorous dis
ciplinary measures, as it did several years
ago, when, on account of the scandal
caused by the barbarous torture of the
kings personal attendants, the French
resident, at the head Of The gendarmery,
entered the palace to save the lives Of
the attendants and restore order. The
mails now report that in August the
king was seized with homicidal mania,
ordered seven of his wives tn be executed,
and looked on with delight while they
we're slowly tortured TO death. A few
days later the king shot down prince,
who was seventy years old, a member OF
the council of the royal family, highly es-
teemed, and the last surviving son OF
King Mimi Msug. When the French
resident called TO remonstrate with
Thanh Thai the latter declined to permit
him to enter the palace. The king
wanted to 90 to Paris, as the king Of
Cambodia did, but the French press de-
clares that he shall never be allowed TO
visit France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
Cuban Affairs.

1t is now regarded as possible in army
circles that troops may not be sent
to Cuba, The peaceful condition Of at.
fairs on the island rendering them, in
the opinion of some officials, superauous.
In the absence of any orders to the
contrary, however, preparations for the
embarkation at Newport News are, OF
course, going on.
The big baltleships now in Cuban
waters viii, it is expected, be recalled in
a few days, cruisers being thought suffi'
CENT for the work to be done.
Disarmament goes on, but bands of
rebels at Pinar del Rio are holding on to
their weapons through distrust of the
Cuban government forces.
Prominent Cubans are greatly surprised
over the disclosure that Palma suggested
Intervention so early and attribute II TO
the fact that he was panic-stricken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
Paxson Case Continued.

Messrs. Cabell and Miller, counsel
for Mrs. Myrtle R. Gordon-Sesrles, sp-
peared before Judge Copton in the Cir
cult Court of Henrico county yesterday
and filed motion for abatement OF the
$25, 900 attachment levied against her
Virginia property ly Attorney John A.
Lamb, representing Mrs. Bessie @. Pax
son, Of New York aud Washington, who
sues for the alleged alienation OF the
affections Of her husband, Louis Paxson,
BY the respondent. They also replied
TO duplicate attachments served against
each of them in the proceedings. The
case was then continued, no date being
set for The trial of the case when 1t comes
up ON its merits. Mrs. Psxson states in
her declaration that she and her bus
band are still unreconciled aud that she
has been greatly injured aud DETAINED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
A Suggestive Incident.

Mineola, l. L., Oct 6.-An incident
occurred here last night which caused a
good deal of comment. Howard Gould
arrived at the hotel and went in to dinner.
His wife and another person were in
the dining room, and each appeared
totally unmindful of the others presence.
II is said that the pair have not been
living together for some time. owing to
a disagreement abolt the superintendent
of the magnificent Castle Gould which
Mr. Gould is building on Long Island.
Mrs. Gould became annoyed because the
superintendent would not obey her.
and asked his discharge. Mr.. Gould,
having the utmos, confidence in the
mans judgment, refused to dismiss
aim, and this led to the present sep
aration. Mr.. Gould has rooms at the
Waldorf-Astoria Mrs. Gould has q
sui at the st. Regis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

THERE will be demand for horses
as well as men while the United States
undertakes the task of pstroling Cuba in
order to keep the peace during the pro-
cess of reconstruction. Cuba is about
as large as Virginia and not we'll pro-
vided with goods roads. The soldiers
will mainly serve as mounted police in
order to insure efficiency. The drain
upon the horse supply in this country
daring the Boer war, which was largely
fOaght on horseback, has operated to
sustain the price Of both horses and
mules ever since. Horses are sure to
be dear. The Cuban adventure, which
may be year 10 the settling, will cost
this country q pretty penny before it is
done with il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
SATURDAY EVENING. OCT. 6. 1906

RVAocrNATIoN ia to be made political
issue in Pennsy lvania. Continuing their
attacks on State and national regulations
concerning vaccination, the delegates in
conference at the annual meeting OF the
PENNSYLVANIA Anti Vaccination League
at the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia
yesterday drew up plans for an active
campaign this tall against candidates OF
all parties who refuse to pledge them
selves to the repeal OF the present com
pulsory vaccination law. A regular form
willIbe senaout to all candidates request
log them to define their position on the
question of vaccination. and the league
will support only such candidates as are
willing TO go on record as opposed to the
present law. Next year it is proposed
to hold a national convention of anti
yaccinationists in Philadelphia, and an
effort will be made TO institute an anti
vaccination political campaign in every
state of the country. The highest pitch
of enthusiasm Of the convention was
reached when letter from DIR. M, K.
Lsverson, called by Secretary Cope,
zone of the greatest authorities on small
pox and vaccination in the world" was
read. In part, it said:
greatly rejoice that you are taking
political stand against that blood-poison-
log INSTRUMENTATION. There is no
support in science, medicine or common
sense for this shameful outrage upon the
human race. Vaccination was begotten
10 greed and vanity, delivered in MUIR
der and maintained by shameless igno.
rauce. Jenner aud Psstenr are the
creates. enemi' the human race has had
tor the last two hundred years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
Three Firemen Injured.

Warren, Pa, Oct 6 -Three fireman
were injured 10 fire which destroyed the
large four story warehouse of the Pickett
Hardware Company today. They are W.
G. Grindley, Burton George, and Her
man Hammond. The men were work.
ing on q ladder which was blown down
by the force of an explosion. The loss
on the buildings and contents is estimat-
ed at $4,000 The FIRE was caused by
lightning which was carried into the
warehouse by electric light wires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
H0W's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known y. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blo~l and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c per bottle.
Sold by Druggies, Toe
Take Halls Family Pills for constip atior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

"REF0RNED" foot ball is more dan
yerous to life and limb than the scrim-
magng game for which il is substitute.
The testimony of expert coaches to this
effect in the inquest into the death OF
the young captain of the Lswrencevilss
team heretofore referred to in these COD
ums is evidently correct. The longer
runs encouraged by the new rules in
favor of open play increase the momen-
tum of the rusner to such an extent that
when tackled the consequences are likely
to be disastrous. Low tsckling will
have 20 be ruled out (snd by low tsck-
liug any hold below the waist line should
be understood) if foot bail lie to escape fur
Their condemnation as homicidal sport.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

TIT PRETTY small business for the
great Chicago packers to give light
weight The president of the ice trust
was indignant st the suggestion that its
drivers sold short-weight pieces, though
the suggestion really went no further
than the drivers and did not involve the
company at ell. But the great packers
aro just as respectable as ice men, and
ahcy have been selling Cor five pounds
of lard pail which weighed 1--WE Pognd'
when hlled, the customer paying the
price of lard for the lin pail This is
about as small baslness IS great manu-
facturers we're ever caught at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
Russian Affairs,

ST Petersburg, Oct. G. General Grodekof
has been relieved from his post as COM
mander-in-cheif of the Russian forces in
the far East and has been succeeded by
General Selwanoff Agitatcrs of either
sex are to be shot onsight in the future.
Orders to this effect have been issued by
the Ministers of War.
American capitalists are reported to
tie interested in the exploitation of min
ing interests in the south part Of Rms
sia. Just where the claim which they
wish TO develop is located is not def
nitely known,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

plant of the Board of Pharmacy, but
Judge Witt ruled that any citizen may
bring charges. This is a just and proper
decision. Those who peddle cocaine
should be punished TO the limit OF the
law and any reputable citizen should be
allowed to present charges against them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
The PIaft Martial Trouhles.

New York, Oct. 6.-Senstor Plat
has not met his wife since the publication
of their marital troubles. He will not
contest any suit for divorce, but it is un.
dersdood that be is satisfied to pay her
handsome alimony. Mrs. Plstt resolute-
ly declined to talk Of her troubles, but
admitted that she had been 10 consnltat-
ion with lawyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

AFTER MANY pcsiponements of the
ceremony the Sultan yesterday officially
received Ambassador Leishmann, who
presented his credentials as first ambas-
ssdor of the United States to Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria. Va. postoffice up to
October 6, 1906:
Allen, Hrum Crismond. William
Boeuane, Mr. Davis, Anna
Bryant, Rtssie Davies, Boothray
Browne. Miss Durd. Mrs Lidia
Brooks, Lee H Deane, Lillian
Barksdale. Miss Susie Greene. Agnes
Burrel, WV Callahan. Kate
Collin, Chas r Callahan, Levin
tephus Julie Garrison. Scott
THOMAS BURROUGHS, p. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
New York stock Market.

New York, Oct Grinding on the stock
exchange was surprisingly quiet all through
the FIRST hour in view Of The important de-
yslopments that occurred after the close yes
tsrdsy. Tbs stocks most affected by the con-
summation Of the ore deal could only be call
ed firm at any time,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
More LynchIngs.

Mobile, Ala, Oct. 6 "A mob at ll:SO
this morning met at the outskirts Of the
city train upon which Sheriff Powers
was bringing back two negroes to answer
charges OF attacking gomen, took the
prisoner from the officer and his deputies
and lynched both prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

far away. When the gardener ran to
her assistance, the men jumped into the
buggy and started of on galIop in the
direction OF Westbury. When she re-
vived and told her story so men went 10
search of her assailants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

JUICE WITT, of the Hastings Court,
of Richmond, made an interesting ruling
this week in the case of man charged
with selling cocaine. Justice Crulch.
field has held that action against peddlers
of cocaine must be brought on the com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
DEVILS Island Torture.

is no worse than the terrible case Of Piles
that afflicted ME 10 years. Then | was nd
yised TO apply Bucklen's Aruica salNe, and
less than box permanently cured me, writes
L. s, Napier, of Rugles, Ky. Heals al
wounds, Burns and Sores like magic. 25c at
E. 8. leadbeater 4 Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
DIED.

At Brooklyn Navy Yard, N. Y. on Thur
day. October 4, 1906, ELIZABETH PICK
RELL, wife of Boyd smith and daughter Of
the late Esau Pickrel'. lnterment at Oak
Hill, Georgetown, at 3. p. m, Saturday, DC
tober 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06

Many a man Of humane impulses, who
would not willingly harm kitten, is guilty
Of cruelty where his own stomach is concern.
ed. Overdriven overworked. when what it
needs is something that will digest the food
eaten and help the stomach to recuperute.
Something like Kodol For Dyspepsia that is
sold by w. +. Creighton * Co.. 40l King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-06
The Market,

8sorgetown. Oct. 6 -Wheat e0s72.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-09
a Hundred-to-One Shot.

At the racetrack at Oakland, Cal,
during the early part of last season,
R--n. a well known jockey. was
thrown and badly injured. The doctors
in consultation, decided hat an imme-
date operation was necessary to save
the boys life. on being informed of
this, the injured one was asked what
his chances were, and was told: About
n in ten If We operate"
And if you don't operate, Doc?"
We'll, about one in a hundred"
Sort of in Gods hands, amt it?"
why, certainly" admitted the sur
prised M. Ii.
A contented grin touched the Jockeys
pale lips and twinkled in his shrewd
eyes.
well say, Doc, I guess I'd rather
play a hundred 90 one shot with Him
in the saddle than a ten to one with
o fellows up. Just let her go, Doc"
She went. The long shot won and
Ri is again riding winners at
the old place.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-09
VIII.
ON THE TRAIL OF LANGDON.

ON THE TRAIL OF LANGDON.
l had Monsoon with me twice each
week-day-early in the morning and
again after business hours until bed
time. Also he spent the whole of eV-
cry Saturday and Sunday with me. He
developed astonishing dexterity as a
teacher, and as soon as he realized that
l had no false pride and was thor
oughiy in earnest he handled me with
out gloves-like a boxing teacher who
finds that his pupil has the grit OF a
professional. 1t vas easy enough for
me to grasp the theory of my new bus
iness-it was nothing more than BE
natural" But the rub came in MAX
ing myself naturally of the right sort.
kad-aS l suppose every man OF in
telligence and decent instincts has-a
disposition to be friendly and simple.
But my was by nature what
you might call abrupt. My not very
easy task was to learn the subtle diff
ference between the abrupt that injects
a tonic into social intercourse, and the
abrupt that makes the other person
shut up with a feeling of having been
insulted.
Then, there was the matter of good
taste in conversation. Monsoon found,
as I soon saw, that my everlasting self
assertiveness was beyond cure. AS |
said to him: I'm afraid you might
easier succeed in reducing my chest
measure" But we worked away at 1T,
and perhaps my readers may discover
even In this narrative, though 1t is nee
essarily egotistic, evidence of at least
an honest effort not to be badly boast
full. Monson would have liked to make
Of me a self-deprecating sort of per-
son-such as he was himself, with the
result that the other fellow always got
the prize and he got left. But l would
have none of it.
How are people to know about you,
If you don't tell emp" I argued. Don't
you yourself admit that men take a
man at his own valuation less a slight
discount, and that women take him at
his own valuation plus an allowance
for his supposed modesty?"
Cracking yourself up is vulgar,
nevertheless declared the English
man. It's the chief reason why we
on the other side look or you Amer
leans as a lot of vulgarians-"
cleverness.' / put In.
He laughed.
"Well, do the best you cam" said he.
only, you really must not brag and
swagger, and you must get out Of
the habit of talking louder thar any
one else"
In the matter of dress, our task was
easy. l had a fancy for bright colors
and for strong contrasts: but / know l
never INDUCED in clashes and discords.
It was simply that in clothes / had
the same taste as in pictures-the taste
that made me prefer Rubens to Rem
brandt. We cast out of my wardrobe
everything in the least doubtful; and
/ gave away my jeweled canes, my
pins and links and buttons for shirts
and waistcoats except plain gold and
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-11-09
GOOD OLD

Old Charley was in his stall He had
a pan Of oats before him.
Charley was sleek n fat. He was
the pride of his master, Tony PetrinO.
He was the pet of ~4-year-old Anna and
her mother. Charley'S master was q
contractor and il was Cnarley's work
to haul bricks.
Tony PetrIno went to the barn after
breakfast. Anna went with him.
Charley neighed as he heard them
come. Anna had an apple in her hand.
She slipped into the stall and held
the apple up to Charley. 1T isn't very
NICE she said. There are specks in
it, but you won't mind, Charley"
Charley put his head down and took
the apple at one mouthful.
Anna laughed. He likes specked
apples" she cried.
Tony brought Charley out into the
yard.
Are you going to drive him." asked
Anna,
mo, I'm going to curry him."
The curry comb and brush slipped
over Charley's SIDES. Anna watched
them a few minutes. Then she ran off
to play. Tony Petrino finished smooth
ing Charley's coat. He threw down
some hay for the horse and then walked
to work.
Near Annals home in Jersey City is
q Idlldl <iIllld spent the IuOTIlIIlR
there. There were other girls and boys
at play. The girls picked up little
stones and threw them into the water.
The boys were making boats of wood.
They put them into the ana Anna
watched the children. She ran along
the stream beside the boats. One boat
ran against the shore. Anna leane
over the IA to see 1t.
The bank was slippery.
SDlaShl She fell into the water
"Oh, oh! Mother! Mother!" cried
the little girl.
Help, helpl Anna will drown
called the children.
Annals mother heard her.
Somebody else had seen Anna fall
and heard her scream. 1t was Char
ley. He had strayed from the yard
He went swiftly toward the canal anc
straight to Anna.
The girls dress hoated upon the wa
ter. Charley seized it in his teeth
He gave a steady pull and lifted Anna
out. The water ran in streams from
her dress as he laid her gently on the
bank.
Mrs. Petrino picked Anna UP anG
held her in her arms.
Anna began to Sob.
MY little girl is SAFE her mother
said. "She will soon be in the house
n have some dry clothes on. She
nuSl HOl cry.
When Anna heard her mother speak
she became quiet. Mrs. Petrino hur-
ried home. Charley walked beside her.
Now and then he put his nose to An
mas dress as If to make sure she was
quite safe.
Mrs. Petrino put out one hand to
pat his neck. Good, old Charley" she
said; I'm proud of you
Charley laid back his ears and
rubbed her sleeve.
I'VE will give him all the apples he
can eat, won't we?' said Anna. She
had been too frightened to speak be-
fore.
Mrs. Petrino carried Anna into the
house. She soon tucked her In bed.
When Tony Petrino came home thai
night his wife told him how Charley
o Anna from the canal.
II will never sell Charley now" he
said. mo, not for his cart full of gold,
Little Chronicle.