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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Negro Attacks Young Woman.

News has been received at Dsuville
from Tarboro, N. G, ofan attempt at
criminal assault Tuesday night upon
Miss May Kidd, young daughter OF +.
o. Kidd, of DsnviIle. Miss Kidd is on
a visit to E. Miller, prominent mer-
chant of Tarboro, and Monday night,
while sewing, her attention was drawn
to noise upstairs. She went to inves-
tigste, but found nothing. All OF the
other occupants of the house were out
at the time, with the exception of a g.
year-old child. Miss Kidd decided to
90 to her room to dress before going out
that evening, and while standing before
the mirror a negro suddenly appeared In
the room and grabbed her by the throat.
She succeeded 10 escaping and after
securing pistol fred at him. The in
truder jumped out OF the window on the
porch aud then to the ground. He made
good his escape and all efforts to locate
him have proved futile. Miss Kidd
describes her assailsnt IS 8 tall, black
negro, heavy set and about 20 years OF
age. When he left the house he was
bleeding either from the effects oil hsv-
ing been wounded by pistol ball or from
being scratched With a pin while scuf-
fling with Miss Kidd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Fire on Transport Thomas.

Manila, Oct. 4.-Fire broke out In
the hold of the transport Thomas lying
alongside a wharf in the harbor. The
flames made their appearance in guam
tity of hay stored 10 the hold. They
spread TO the bunkers, getting good
start in the coal. 1t is feared it will be
necessary TO sink the transport to put
out the fire.
Washington, ID. G., October A Col.
Patten, Quartermaster at Manila, cables
the War Department under today's date
that the fire on the transport Thomas is
under control and that the damage
will probably not be very great.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
English Lady Murdered.

A great sensation has been caused at
Essen, Prussia, by the murder of Miss
Madelaine Lake, daughter of an English
army officer. whose body, terribly mu-
tiated. was found at twilight Monday
evening in the city park. Up to the
present the police have been unable 10
throw any light on the mystery surround
ing the young womsn's death. Both
her temples we're beaten in, her throst
was lacerated by the hands of her MUIR
derer, who evidently strapgled her, 10
addition to beating her terribly ab.ut
the head, and her arms and body were
severely bruised. The excitement caused
by this horrible crime in public park,
almost in daylight, apparently, has been
increased by the fact thst the inquiries
OF the authorities have resulted in SEEM
ingly establishing the fact that Miss
Lake was related, distanily to the Brit
ish royal family, the brother of her
grandmother, it Is stated, having mar.
ried daughter OF Caroline Amelia
Elizabeth, of Brunswick, the divorced
wife OF George ~. OF England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Exn,osIou I'm Pocahontas Mine.

An explosion took place in the st.
Paul entry of the celebrated west mine
of the Pocahontss Colliery Company, at
Pocanani as, at 5 o'clock Yesterday even
ing. One hundred men are ent0mbed,
few escaping from the Tug river side
of the mine.
A number of divers and engineers es-
capped, the engineers drawing fire from
engines before making for the outside
The force of the explosion was hardly
noticeable at the mines mouth, as IN"
entry 10 which it occurred is two and q
half miles in the mountain, although q
number OF men in the south mine were
almost sufocated before rescue.
The work of rescue is going on sloSly
1t hardly seems possible that the results
of the explosion will be, known for
twelve hours.
Hundreds of men, women, and chill
dren, awaiting the outcome OF the rescu'
ing party's work, have congregsted at
the mouth of the mine.
Fire has broken out in the mine, but
it is not drought to be serious, although
1t hampers rescuers.
The number killed cannot be estimated,
as there is no record to show just how
many we're working in that section OF
the mine, it being about the hour when
the shifts were changing.
Bluefeld, w. Va. Oct. 4.-sixteen men
are dead and seventy.6ye entom bed, so that
the probabilities of saving them are small, in
a csve-in Of hundreds of tons of earth at the
West Fork mine Of the Pocahontas Galleries
| Company. The CAVERN was caused by an
explosion Of gas inside the mine, two and one
half miles from the shaft opening. Today
| rescue parties are endesyoring 10 get to the
men who have been entombed since the ex-
plosion last night, but, so fer, their efforts
have been repulsed by the fire, which started
Immediately after the explosion The heat is
so intense that no man can approach the
| chamber which caved in, and the whole mine
is 80 filled with gas that those carrying on
the heroic work Of rescue are invariably
brought from the bowels Of the earth overcome.
BnefeId, w. Va, Oct. 4.-The first re-
ports Of the exposition in the Pocahontas
Consolidated Coal Company's mine, at Poca.
hontas, las, night, were greatly exaggerated
as, almost by miracle, nearly the entire shaft
escaped the explosion. Three are known to
he dead The number iniur ed Is unknown
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Foundering of EmIgrant steamer.

Hong Kong, Oct. 4.-Sixty persons
are reported to have been lost in the
laundering of the emi2rant steamer
Charterhouse, which vent down of
Hainan head September so, while on
her way home from Hollow to Hong
Kong. Captain Clifton is reported among
the missing A raft belonging to the
Ohsrterhouse was picked up by the
steamer Kohsichang, which rescued
twenty-three Of the crew, chief engineer
Dowse and two women. They had been
drifting nearly 4S hours when taken
from the raft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Capital Dedicated.

Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. 4 With sim
pie, yet dignified and impressive cere-
monies the new capitol of the State Of
Pennsylvania was dedicated today, with
the President of the United States as
the orator of the day. While it was off,
clally Dedication Day,it was also Roose-
welt day, TOR the President was himself
more prominent in the thoughts of the
vast audience than the capitol of the
State of Pennsylvania. This is the first
time this city has had the opportunity Of
receiving the President as its guest, and
and it did all that lay in its power to
make his visit pleasing TO him and 6ne
to be remembered by the community and
its many thousands of visitors.
For ten days The city had been deco
rating, hanging out flags and banners
and stringing miles OF electric lights,
and almost every house ir the city is
decorated in some way for the double
eveut-for that is what it must be con-
sidered-the dedication OF the capitol
and the reception to President Roosevelt.
Hours before the Presidents train was
due to arrive, thousands of visitors poured
into the city; the railroads having made
special excursions rates for the occasion.
10 fact, since Monday the capitol corri-
doris and magnificent rooms assigned TO
the various departments of the govern
ment have been crowded with sight-seers
from out of town. The preparations for
the dedication were elaborate and the
features were successfully carried out.
The Presidents speech was WELDON
ceived and well-delivered, and the APP
plause he received was loud and long
continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

ACCORDING to the report of the state
Labor Commissioner q building boom
has spread over the State and the COM
missioner looks 70: total of construction
in the cities for the year approximatiug
seven millions of dollars. 1t is greatly
to be regretted that Alexandra is not
included in this building boom and 1t is
useless to deny that building here has
been practically al stand still through
out the year. The reason assigned Is
the rapid advance In building material
aud wages, and the:almost complete stop
page of house building has been Sc
we're blow to the city's advancement
Time and time again during the year
have the reporters of the Gazette been
told of houses that we're to be built, but
when the time set for building came
those who had contemplated investing
their money in erecting houses aban-
doned their plans, invariably giving as
the reason that under present conditions
it is impossible to build house in Alex
andria and realize any income at all from
the investment. |, is to be hoped that
these conditions will SOON change and that
certainly by the opening of next season
there will be such renewal of building
operations in Alexandria as to give the
builders work throughout the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
EoOtball Accidents.

The first serious accident at football in
the vicinity of Pittsburg, Pa, was report
ed from Allegheny last night. William
Brandon, aged fourteen years, captain of
the Ninth Ward School eleven, was injur-
ed in game with the second team OF the
school yesterday, and is dying at his
home, on Ottawa street. Young Bran
don was in the play himself, very
hard, and in trying TO get through the
line there was pile-up on him, and in
some way he was kicked in the stomach
so hard that he hsd to be carried from
the field, and yesterday evening bis physi.
clans thought he could not live. 1t is said
the kicking was purely accidental, but an
effort is being made to keep quiet the
name of the boy who kicked him.
While making a tackle in football
game at Sterling, KY, yesterday, r. He'd.
den was thrown violently to the ground,
sustaining q blow on the head which re-
suited in conclusion of the brain. He
walked to his home, but lapsed into un-
consciousness, and has since been in q
stupor. His condition is critical He'd
den ia sixteen years old, and is the son OF
J. w. Hedden, State superintendent of
printing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
ID. A. X. BOARD Meeting.

The national board of administration Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution met
in the first session, Tuesday afternoon, in
Washington, with what is stated to have been
almost q record. breaking attendance. The
president general. Mrs. Donald Mclean, pre-
sided at the meeting.
The events of the business session, st is
financial condition. The membership, as
evidenced by the report Of the secretary gen.
eral was increased by the addit on ofSO5
names.
II is stated the present year has been one
Of phenomenal advance in financial way
More dues have been paid than ever before 10
any one year and all contracts have been
let at advantageous terms for the daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
HOW's This Z?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catsrrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and belirye him
perfectly bonorable In all business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING. KISsAS X MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. ..
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally.
acting directly upon the bloo.l and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold By Druggiss, 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills fnv eonst'nsf'o".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Shot His sister.

Warren, Pa, Oct. Paul, the nine
year.old son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Harris, Of Glade Run, suburb, shot
and it is thought fatally injured his l9.
year-old sister Alta, while playing cow
boy and Indian last night. Paul had a
rifle, which he did not know was loaded,
and in playing the gun was discharged.
The bullet struck his sister on the left
tannle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
THURSDAY EVENING. OCT. 4, 1906

AS STRONGLY intimated by John u.
Eversrnan, assistant treasurer OF the re-
publican congressional committee, gov
eminent employees are expected to con-
tribute per cent of their salary to the
campaign fund this fall. Mr.. EVersman
has been in Washington for some days
and has made his presence known around
the departments. Sidney Bieber, local
treasurer of the committee, is to collect
the 5 per cent. He is a protege Of Speak
or Cannon and draws an annual pension
of 81, 900 as former fire marshal. Bic
Der talked very frankly about mis- duties
a few days ago. ave can't solicit peo-
ple in the civil service to give money to
campaign purposes" be said, "but II
anybody wapders in here to leave some
money can't determine whether ne Is
government employe or officer. Inc
committee needs the money, and we feel,
of course, that Washington ought to
take an especial interest in the cause
A republican Congress does things; you
can't deny thst. See what it has done
for this District--raising salaries for the
firemen, the policemen, the teachers;
opening up streets, making improve
mepts and all that. We think the peo-
pie will surely show some appreciation
of these things. The business men know
what it means to the CITY," These and
other similar reminders" will secure
large campaign fund from Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Virginia News.

Mrs. Martha Winston Whitehead,
wife of Mr.. / p Whitehead. we'll
known lawyer of Lynchburg, died Tues
day night. She was 32 years old.
Mrs s. A. Radcliffe, widow Of Thomas
Radcliffe, of King George county, owner
of the Radcliffe wharf on the Rsppahan'
mock river. died Saturday aged seventy
three years.
William H. Cawood, of King George
county. died few days ago at hosPi'
tai in Washington, and his remains were
taken to his home for iDterment. lie
was thirty-eight years old.
.Robt. Lee Gwynn, who had for IL
years been connected with the Southern
Railway in Dsnville, died Tuesday night
aged sc years, after long illness. ID
was q member OF the Brotherhood o.
Railway Trsinmen.
The Presbyterian Church at Bealeton,
was the scene of a beautiful wedding
yesterday afternoon, when Miss Emma
Lois King, daughter of Mr. and Ms.
w. A. King. became the bride OF Mr.
Hugh Edwards, of Gold Vein.
Mr.. Stockdell Morrison, of Richmond,
and Miss Frances Campbell Page, daugh
ter OF Mr.. F. X. Page, Of Cismont, were
married last night at Grace Episcopal
Church, near Gotham, the rector Rev.
Edward Valentine Jones, officiating.
Mr.. J. 7. Thorotop, of King George,
has sold his handsome estate, "Bellt
Grove" near Port Conway. to Mr.. j. +.
Jack, of Los Angeles, California, with
| crops growing thereon, for $22, 600 cash.
Mr.. Jack lately bought "Walsinghsm, y
the adjoining estate.
Josephus Carr, assistant cashier OF the
l. ,udoun National Bank, of Leesburg
and Miss Nellie Mcintosh, daughter o.
the late James Mcintosh, former treas
urer of Loudoun county, were married
yesterday afternoon at A o'clock at the
residence of the bride, near Leesburg.
Miss Esther Lewis, daughter of the
late Col. Daingerield Lewis, of "Aud'
ley" Clarke county, was married al
Christ episcopal Church, Winchester,
yesterday evening to DIR. Alexander
Wiley Moore, of New York city. Rev.
DR.. Parker Phillips, of Alexandria, assist
ed by Rev. William d. Smith, rector o.
Christ Church, was the celebrant.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant, this
week, to citizens of this State, of the
following patents: Francis NJ. Gideon,
of BalIston, apprenticeship; Alfonso
Mercer, of Norfolk, polceman's nippers
Silas ID. Slocum, OF Alexandria, con-.
bined box for molding aud iron-armored
conduit: Silas d. Slocum. of Alexandria,
outlet-box; Mary L. Leigh, of Norfolk,
design for map.
The Federal grand jury in Richmond
yesterday investigated the case OF Robert
Davis, the street-csr conductor, who
caused the arrest Of ]. Wesley Jones,
negro letter carrier, who is alleged Il
have been disorderly on an electric car
The conductor was charged with OBJ
structing the United States mails, a
Jones was about to deliver some letters
but the grand jury failed to see where
the government had been the suffereI
and declined to find true bill. Wher
the decision Of the jury was announced
Judge l.. L. Lewis, the District Attor
ney, asked leave of the Court to fill ar
information. He will thus endeavor to
leap over the heads OF the jury and fgh'
the matter out before the District Court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

PERSONS who desire to vote in the No
yember election should bear in mind that
they have only until next Monday, DC.
tober Stb, in which to get registered or
transferred. Monday will be registration
day in this city, and transfers may be had
and registrations made up to and includ-
inc that time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The submarine torpedo boat Octopus. the
second Of the four DO IT'S Of this type being
built at the yards Of the Fore River Ship.
building Company. at Quincy, Mas, for the
United States navy, was successfully launch
ed at the cOmpany's works, in Quincy, this
nom.
Burglars battered down the doors Of the
postOffice at Hackettstown, N j., last night.
blew the safe to pieces and got away with ten
dollars in money and hundred dollars worth
Of stamps.
George Clark, the noted actor, is lead at
his home in Norwalk, Conn.,, from diabetes.
He was e6 years old
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Man slowly Turning to Bone.

Ossi6ed 80 that the only movement be is
able to make is a slight turning of the head.
james c. Wood, Of vinton. Ia, presents a
puzzle to the medical fraternity, which none
has been able to- solve. Twelve years ago
Wood was attacked by mysterious dissa
which gradually turned his flesh to stone.
and for several years was confined 10 hi, bed
while the oSsifcstion gradually spread until
now his entire body is almost as rigid as
rock. A strange feature Of the case is that
Wood suffers no pain, hes a normal appetite
and sleeps we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

IT Is stated that Frederick Pabst, the
Milwaukee brewer, gave his children a
million dollars each before he died TO
see what they would do with it. What
a popular experiment that would be
among the children of the other million
aires OF the country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
MASSACHUSETTS, Democrats.

Boston, Oct. 4.-The State democratic
convention met here today. John b.
Moran will be nominated for Governor
without opposition. The platform en-
dorsed Hearst aud Bryan but RETAINED
from recommending Bryan for third
nomination for The presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
DEVILS Island Torture.

is no worse than the terrible case Of Piles
that afflicted me 10 years, Then ] was all
Yised to apply Bucklen's ArDica salye, and
less than box permanently cured me. writes
f.. s, Napier, Of Rugles, KY. Heals al
wounds, Burns and Sores like magic. 26c at
Z. s. leadbeater & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
Report Submitted.

New York, Oct. 4.-The special cur
rency committee appointed to inquire
into the condition and SUI gest desirable
changes ia the monetary system Of the
country, made its report to the New
York Chamber of Commerce today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

GEN. FRANKLIN BELL has been or
dered % Cuba, where he will succeed
General Funston in command of the
forces. This country and Cuba are both
to be congratulated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

Many a man Of humane impulses, who
would not willingly harm kitten, is guilty
Of cruelty where his own stomach is concern.
cd Oyerdriyen overworked, when what II
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. F. Creighton 4 Co.. 40l King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04
New York Stock Market.

New York, Oct. 4.-The stock mirket
ruled irregular all through the first hour
with strength displayed In various groups.
A number Of specialties were decidedly weak +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

twenty-five men boarded the Black
Sea steamer Czarevitch George yesterday
and after terrorizing officers and passen-
gers got away with sc, 900 from the mail
and ships treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

POTOMAC FLOUR, choice, for sale at Sc
for l2i pound sack. J. G. AILBURa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-04

MOi AN 0UNPOwDER TEA SOC and COO
extra good for price. just received BY
n MI Re-"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-11
NEW BANK FOR EAST. SIDE
SUBSCRIPTIONS BEING TAKEN TO
ORGANIZE NEW INSTITUTION
WITH 100000 CAPITAL.

Belief that the East side offers a
field for another bank. has resulted in
steps being taken to form a new insti-
tuition with a capital Of 100000 The
locations under consideration are the
new McMullen building on Central ave-
nue. and the former quarters Of the
Comm ercial bank in the Chute block.
Robert Jamison, former district
judge and private secretary to Gov
ernor Van SAINT, is mentioned for the
presidency, and a cashier of the first
order will be selected. The agitation
Is taking the form of stock subscrip-
lions, which are said to be volun-
teered with readiness that indicates
the business men will welcome addi-
tional banking facilities.
The East Side, with 10000 popula-
tion and a large manufacturing and
business area, has depended on the St.
Anthony Falls bank for financial facili-
ties for several years. A year ago the
Central Avenue bank was Instituted in
Shoreham. Notwithstanding the good
facilities thus furnished the business of
st. Anthony has been growing so fast,
and has such a fine prospective growth
that business interests feel that the dis.
trict is entitled to another bank.
Among those who are connected with
the movement are members of the firm
Of Andersen Brothers, E. P. Allen,
Charles Copelin and G. J. Swanson.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-07-11
OFFERS TO BUILD A
HOTEL FOR ST. PAUL

Frederick Weyerhauser, the St. Paul
multimillionaire lumberman, is cred
tied with having made proposition to
the new Business Men 8 league Of St..
Paul, for the construction Of a mag
niflcent new hotel for the sanity city.
The terms Of the proposition are be-
ing closely guarded from public an
nouncement until the conditions are full
filed. It is understood, however, Mr..
Weyerhauser offers to invest 100000
in hotel building, to be ,outclassed
by none in the west, if the Business
Men s league sees to the securing Of
further money for a site. ~ "
The site the league has in view is the
entIe block on which the old Windsor
hostelry at Fifth and St. Peter &C.
cupies one corner. The recent sale of
one corner Of this block by the St. Paul
lodge Of Masons is said to be in con-
nection with advancement Of the new
hotel scheme. The, league is raising
$250,000 to $500,000. -. 80