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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
The Thaw Case.

New York, Oct. l6.-District Attorney
Jerome today, in opposing a motion
made by counsel for Harry K. Thaw,
slayer of Stanford White, seeking court
order to restrain the District Attorneys
Office from examining further witnesses
in the case, intimated that the State is
seeking to bring in another person as a
co-defendent with the young man. No
mention was made in any way of who
this co-defendant might be, but court
attaches had little difficulty ia figuring
out that Mr.. jerome meaut Evelyn Mes
bit Thaw, wife Of the prisoner, who was
the real causes of Whites killing. The
decision will not be rendered until the
technicslities in connection with the
transfer have been complied with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16

Congress and urge its enactment into law.
The reason that Secretary Taft return
cd directlyto Washington, via Hampton
Roads, Instead of carrying out his inten-
ton of visiting Key West for the pur-
pose of examining the military reserva-
ton there is to be found 10 the quafan-
tine laws OF Florida. There is yellow
fever in Havana and Secretary TAFT,
coming from that city, would not have
been allowed TO land at any Florida
port without first undergoing a pro-
trscted eJm of quarantine. Consequent
" he had to abandon his plans and
come directly north where the
quarantine laws are not so strict.
Nevertheless he will not be able to alto
ge.her escape the scrutiny of the health
officers. Under the regulations every
person who comes to this county from
yellow fever infected port must subject
himself to the scrutiny for period OF
five days dating from the time he LETT
that port. Secretary Taft, his wife and
Mr.. and Mrs Bacon will have to observe
this rule. They left Havana on Satur-
day, and are expected to arrive al
Hampton Roads this afternoon. That
is only three days. Tomorrow and
Thursday the officials of the Marine
Hospital Service will expect each OF
them to report daily the condition oil
their health.
Four of the most powerful cruisers OF
the American navy today joined the
Asiatic feet thus making it more formid-
able than it has ever been before. Tne
vessels are the West Virginia, Colorado,
Pennsylvania and MARYLAND.
The extraordinary demands upon the
Treasury for subsidiary silver coins has
forced the directorrof the Mint to radically
change his methods of purchasing silver bull
lion. Bids will now be received on three
DAYS a week instead of one. The average
weekly purchase heretofore has been 2OO,OO0
ounces. II is hoped by the official that the
purchase of double this quantity weekly Will
relieve the situation. Ii has been pointed out
that If Congress had permitted the Treasury
Departms Mt 10 remint abrased silver dollar,
as /: desired, the present difficult would
net have to 'e met and the present high price
demanded for silver have to be paid. London
fixes the price of silver. 1t very frequently
happens that the Treasury pays higher
price for silver bullion than it is quoted for
on the New York stock exc ange. This was
the case yesterday when 100000 ounces cost
7013 cents per ounce.
Mabel Callahan has sued Harry '. Gala
han. a clerk in the War Department. for
divorce. She says that after eursing her,
Callahan said that his salary offs 900 Q year
vas only sufficient for his own support"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Official.

AN ACT to amend an act passed by the City
Council June q, 1899, reducing the price
of gas to read az follows:
Section |. Be it enacted by the City Coun,
ell of Alexandris, Virginia, that from and
after the lst day OF December, 1906, the price
of gas shall be $l.30 per 1000 feet, with. a
discount Of 20 cents on each 1000 feet for
prompt payment, but no discount shall be al.
lowed on any quarterly gas bills unless paid
on or before the LIST day of the succeeding
month in which the state of the meter is
taken. On all monthly bills no discount shsl j
be allowed If unpaid on the 10Th Of the month
succeeding the date upon which the state OF
the meter is taken.
1t shall be he duty Of the Clerk of Gas to
cut of the flow Of gas from all delinquents.
Section 2. The Clerk of Gas is hereby d.
rec,ed 10 have this act printed on the gas bills
for the information of consumers.
Section All acts and parts Of acts IN con-
Aict with this act are hereby repealed.
Passed the Common Council Oct. 3. 1906.
HUBERT SNOWDEN. President.
Passed the Board of Aldermen Oct. 8. 1906.
]. T. SWEENEY, President.
Approved October 10, 1906.
FRED. J. PAFF, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL r. STANsBURY. Clerk Z. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Terrible Railway Accident.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 16.--A terrible
railway accident accompanied by heavy
loss OF life and the injury of scores of
other persons occurred late yesterday at
Okla. Ten bodies have already been
taken from the wreckage and thirty per-
sons suffering from severe injuries were
dug out. No attempt has been made to
enumerste those slightly hurt. A hesd-on
collision between passenger train and
a freight train caused the disaster. The
passenger train was almost demolished.
Practically all the passengers were buried
under the wrecksge Fire broke out in
the wreckage and several fatalities were
directly due to the flames. 1t is believed
that several bodies were burned up.
Few details of the disaster have been
received here, but the dispatches all
state it is feared the lives of dead and
injured so far reported does not in any
way represent the seriousness o. the
accident
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
MIdshIpman Adludged Guilty.

Annapolis, Oct. 10 Robsrt p. Cutler,
of Calais, O., a midshipmsn OF the third
class, has been adjudged guilty of th
offence OF hazing under the new anti.
hszing law and has been given 200 de-
merits. Guiler's ofense was mild one.
He entered the room of fourth classman
Godfred G. Chevslier, OF Medford, Mass.
without authority and the charge was
that he humiliated and embarrassed the
new MILDLY by commenting upon the
length of bis name and assigning some
nickname by which he was to be known
10 the future. Guiler's punishment will
probably be the cause Of his resigning
the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Princes Under Arrest.

Berlin, Oct. l6 For advocating the
revival Of the ancient kingdom OF Poland
and attending meeting devoted to de-
nouncing the German government, two
princes Of the ancient Polish dynasty are
under arrest at Ostrowo 10 the province
of Posen. They are Prince George Rad
twill, head of the house of Radziwill,
and bis younger brother, Prince Stauis-
lsnus
Prince George presided at a meeting of
Polish nationa lists where the speakers de-
noupced the German government and advo-
Gated a restoration Of the Polish government.
Police got wind OF the meeting and broke up
the gathering Bail has been furnished for
the two Princes, and they will be at liberty
until arraigned for trirl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Advertising Virginia.

For the purpose of interesting Alexandris
people in a plan for the exploitation Of Vir-
ginia and advertising her agriculture, indus
trial and commercial interests by the coope-
ratiye system, Mr.. DOUGLAS Kelly, represent
ing Albert Frank 4 Company, general adyer-
Using agents, Of ew York, is in the city.
Ii Is their purpose TO organize movement
for Greater Virginia" in this state similar
TO the movements which they have success;
fully launched In many Of the western and
north western States, aud Mr.. Kelly has been
ANT 10 Virginia with this end in view.
Mr.. Kelly says he will present his plan TO
the Chamber OF Commerce, BOARD or Trade,
the real estate men and TO number of public
spirited citizens.
Il is proposed by Frank & Company to raise
o fund Of not less than $40, 900 by subscription
from these individuals and business organll
cations, and with this money contract for adj
yertising space In newspapers and periodicals
known positively by Frank 4 Company to
reach Just the element Of people possible to
interest in Virginia and her resources.
By this advertising, it is declared by Frank
& Company and their agent in this city, that
q measure Of the immigration which has for
almost so years been pouring into the West
would be turned toward the south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Sentenced to Life Imprisonment.

ALBANY, Oct. l6.-Justice Fits sem
fenced Hammond, the wife murderer, to
i'm prisonment tor life. Hammond and
his wife had been on a protracted spree.
Finally they huarreled and Hammond
choked her to death. Later Hammond
placed the corpse of his wife on bed
and slept beside it all night, The fol-
lowing day he drew his wife's legs over
her shoulders and tied them with stout
cord. He then jammed the body in a
trunk around which his sprinkled chloride
Of lime 10 kill the stencil he know would
follow decomposition Boiling and
locking all windows he made his escape.
Dying his hair a yellow brown, he
crossed the border at Rouse's Point and
reached Montreal, where he left almost
Immediately for Chicago, thence to
Denver, Portland, Ore, and Butte,
Mont From Butte he went to San
Francisco where he took a ship for
Dawson City, Alaska. Here, however,
his conscience troubled him 80 he de-
cided to return to Albany and gave
himself up, reaching here in May last.
Mrs. Hammond was 81 years old; Ham,
mond was 20. During the trial it was
shown that Mrs. Hammond had taught
Harmon the life of debauchery and
drunkenness that he led. After public
liaison of months, the then Mrs. Crsmp
finally prevailed On Hammond to marry
her during a drunken carousol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Virginia News.

An effort is being made to get Mr..
John Sharp Williams to speak IL the
Ninth Virginia district.
The Adam Viacont Mattress Factory,
10 Richmond, was destroyed by lire yes
terday. The loss is estimated at SO, oOO.
There was no insurance on the property.
The dredging season for oysters on
Chesapeake bay and the Potomac river
and other tributaries opened yesterday
and hundreds Of sailing and power boats
with dredges overheard are passing over
the oyster grounds.
James S. Woodward was tried in Suf-
folk yesterday for asssultiug Mayor
Bradford Kilby, whom he attacked on
the street few nights ago. After ex-
plantations by counsel, the lawyers and
presiding justice agreed on fine of $40.
The youth who attacked the Mayor is
only sixteen years old.
DIR. j. NJ. McBryde. President OF the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute, at Blacks
burg, has been pensioned by the Carnegie
fund for teachers, being the third man
10 Virginia receiving this distinction.
The other two were Noah X. Davis, of
the University of Virginia, and Gen.
Scott Ship, OF the Virginia Military
Institute.
Mrs. Amanda Boyce, wife Of David
E. Boyce, WAS found dead on the floor Ut
the kitchen in her home, at Bliss, Fred
erick county, late Saturday evening
She was alone in the house at that time,
and, it is believed, was seized with
apoplexy. She was sixty-seven years
old, and was formerly Miss Bayliss, OF
Frederick county.
President Alderman, OF the University
of Virginia, Yesterday issued call for a
conference 10 Charlottesville. November
1926 of college presidents, professors of
secondary education and State superin-
tendents OF public instruction in the
States of North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and
Virginia to discuss the high school as an
educational problem and to devise plans
for the establishment and enrichment OF
high schools in the South.
Three men we're torn TO pieces by a
premature explosion of dynamite yester-
day at Fringer Siding, Botetourt county,
near Roanoke A number of other en-
ployes were seriously, though not fatally
injured. The three men were employed
at the rock quarry of the Roanoke Stone
and Lime Company. They were thaw-
ing big lot CT dynamite before fire
built on the ground, and it is supposed
one of them kicked a stick of the ex-
plosive. Their bodies were blown to
pieces, and bits OF burned flesh and
blackened bones were found several hun
dred yards distant. A large hole was
torn in the ground where the explosion
took place.
DR.. Daniel Jsnuey, for many years
one of the leading physicians OF Fred
erick county and a prominent county
p litician, died yesterday morning at
Welltown. five miles from Winchester,
agei 70 years. DIR. Jsnney was born in
Loudoun county, and had practiced
medicine for nearly 60 years. His wife,
who died 10 years ago, was Miss Lucy
McKeown, of that county. he leaves
a son (Dr. w. Mack Janney) and one
daughter Mrs. John NJ, Silver, of Win
chester), two brothers eli Jsnney, of
Alexandria, the inventor of the Jauney
car coupler, and DR.. Edward Janney, of
Baltimore), and one sister (Mrs. Gregg,
of Middleburg.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16

IT'S KNOWN that Midshipman Cutler,
of Ohio, member of the third class,
has been placed under arrest at the
Naval Academy, charged with hszipg a
lower class man. The report was made
BY first class man, and the authorities
are holding the case under advisemeni'
This haziug comes as a surprise to some,
a. It was understood that hazing was at
an end al the institution, but others ex-
pected another outbreak as those hereto
fore engaged in hszipg have not been
sufficiently punished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
TUES ,Ay EVENING. OCT. ie. 1906.

o.EDUcATIoN has alain proven a
failure. William d. McClint0ck, dean
of the University of Chicago, announced
last week that the faculty had finally
decided upon complete segregation oil
men and women students, and benceforth
the aim would be two affiliated univer'
stiles, one for women and smother Tor
men. The buildings for the women's
dormitory snd recitation rooms are to
be entirely removed from those of the
men and the students of different sexes
will never meet, except occasionally on
the campus. The Dean says that the
university life needs to be more secluded
sad freer from the publicity which Is
now it, greatest falling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Oct. 16.

iCorespondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Oct. 10.
Representative Bowers, Of Mississippi,
assistant chairman of the democratic
Congressional Committee, left here today
hot foot for his home district in very
perturbed state of mind. He learned last
night by wire that bis friends had neg
lected to put his name on the official
ballot. He has been nominated all right,
and has no opposition except BY the
socialists. When he left, he was not
ouite sure whether he could arrive in
time to arrange the little formslity, with.
out which his socialist opponent would
have wslk-over in the election. The
PRAYERS of his f.llow members on the
Observation-Disclosures 60 with him.
An impression has been created In
certain circles that the recent continu'
auce by the Supreme Court OF the case
of E. ]. Pearcy against collector of Gus
toms Stranahan at New York was due to
The desire of the administration to post.
pone decision at this time. The case
involves the title to the Isle Of Pines.
1t was thought that the Cuban situation
and the activity of the American resi-
dent of the Isle of Pines might have had
a distinct bearing upon the postpone
meut. The department Of justice an
nounced this morning, however, that
the request for delay came from the
plaintiffs. The government, 1t is sad,
is ready and anxious to try the case and
is now arranging to have the plaintiffs
counsel sgree on date not later than
ehe middle OF November.
When Postmaster General Cortelyou
arrived at the White House TO attend
the cabinet meeting today, dozen news
papers representatives vert waiting to
ask if concerning the rumot that he will
succeed Secretary OF the Treasury Shaw
in that portfolio on March |, 1907. IL
haven't word to say about 1t, " was all
the satisfaction to be COTTON from Mr..
Cortrlyou as he passed on into the caol-
net room. All the other members OF the
cabinet present in blissful ignorance of
cabinet changes, 30 they said, Secretary
Shaw, campaigning were the only absent
ees at the cabinet meeting today.
Secretary Boot aud Postmaster Gen.
eral Oorselyou we're kept in'' after
Cabinet meeting today to go over with
the President the political situation in
New York State. Secretary Boot Is
billed ior the star speech of the campaign
in Carnegie Hall next week.
President Roosevelt has thrown into
she political arena . proposition that will
convulse Congress and engross the at
tention of the entire country. 1t Ia the
inheritance tax referred to in his Hsr-
sisburg speech aud which, 1t lie said, he
will elaborate upoa in his message to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16

A DECISION handed down by the high
est New York Supreme Court last week,
in the case of woman, who was hurt in
the Staten Island automobile races IN
1902, is that any person who may be in-
iured standing beside the road watching
automobile races cannot recover dam
ages for his hurt. The court holds that
because such person is a spectator he
would be guilty of contributory negll'
gence. The woman had gotten verdict
of So. 900 from two lower courts, but this
decision is reversed by the Court OF APP
peals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
How's This 4?

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16

WITH THE departure from New York
for Europe Of Maxim Gorky, the Rus
sian socialist and author, and his "com-
psnion," Nine. Andreivs, 1t became
known that during the summer the wom-
an acted as a waitress at 40 Adirondack
hotel. Gorky came to this country it
was said to collect funds for the Russian
revolution, but his mission suddenly
failed when it became known that he had
a wife and several children in Europe.
He did no work here himself, but allowed
the woman TO do so. Gorky is fraud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Hung I'm Mid Air.

New York, Oct. l6.- Caught on the
large hook which had held scsfold
on which he was standing james
Mulvey, q painter, was left dangling
in the air when the scaffold fell. He
continued IN his precsrious position
until and extension hook and lad
der could be called to the scene and
q fireman picked him of his resting
place. Mulvey was painting the front of
house at 104 West Fifty. seventh street
when the scsffold fell and his trousers
caught on the hook, three stories above
ground.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
CorteIyou to succeed shawl

In the more knowing financial circles
in New York it is the tip that Postmast-
or General Cortelyou is already slated 10
succeed Secretary Shaw when he retires
from the Treasury portfolio. The Post
master General WAS in New York dur
ing last week, and his transfer to the
Treasury Department at an early date
was the subject of discussion among his
more intimate friends. 1t is the convic-
ton of those who should know that the
President has determined upon the APP
pointment, and 10 now casting about for
a new Postmaster General. Secretary
Shaw will probably remain in the Cabi-
net until the end of the Fifly-ninth Con-
gress, the 4th of March next. Attorney
General Moody will go out in January
next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Photoerayures of the Candidates.

Two handsome portraits, genuine photo
pravures. such as sell in art stores at 81 each
the subjects being Edwin S. Stuart and ewis
Emery, jr., candidates for the goyernorship
Of Pennsylvania, will be issued as art supple
ments to the Sunday North American for
October II nd October %.
The Stuart picture will be issued on Octobe
q ard thnt Of VI. Emery on the Following
Sunday. IS the editions Of the Sunday North
American for these two dates will he limited
and the deman uuasu lily large, it will be
necessary to order the paper in advance 10 in
sure delivery,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
L. the Moon Inhabited.

Science has proven that the moon has an
atmosphere. which makes life in some form
possible on that satellite; but not for human
beings, who have rd enough time on this
earth Of ours: especially those who don't know
that Electric Bitters cure Headache, Bilious
ness. Malaria, Chills and Fever, Jaundice.
Dvsp psia, Dizziness, Torpid Liver, Kidney
complaints. General Debility aud Female
weakness Unequalled as a general Tonic
and Appetizer for week persons and especial
Is for the aged. II induces sound sleeD.
Fully guaranteed by Z. ). Leadbeater * Sons,
Druggists. Price only ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Big Fire.

Boonton, N. j., Oct. ia FIRE carly
this morning destroyed the Boonton Iron
and Steel Compsny's mills, Boonton's
largest manufacturing plant, and the
Lincoln Iron Works, which manufacture
ed bridge iron used FIR building pur-
poses and fancy structural iron work.
The latter was totally destroyed. Four
hundred men are thrown out OF employ
msnt aud the loss of wages will amount
to IS, 900 week. The loss to the ma
chinery is heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16

Mr.. GRosvENoR, of Ohio, who, hav-
ing been defeated for Congress, is en-
deavoring to keep himself before the
public by advising in magazine srti'
ole the denomination of President Roose-
welt for another term. He appeared at
the White House yesterday with his
magazine publication tucked firmly un-
der bis arm and it is strongly suspected
that he wants an Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
Gompers on the stump.

Samuel Gompers, president OF the
American Federation of Labor, has start
ed on his second stumping tour and will
continue 10 the campaign until election
day. His objective point is the Dsnville
district 10 Illinois, where he will fight
against the reelection of Speaker Can
non.
So confident is Mr.. Gompers of defeat
ing Speaker Cannon and electiug the
labor candidate, Taylor, tina: he intends
to remain in Illinois until November.
He has made every attempt to induce
John Mitchell to join him in the stump
ing tour in Speaker Cannon's district,
but ND to this time Mr.. Mitchell has re-
fused. Mr.. Gompers believes, however,
that If be can induce the democrats to
support Taylor then Mitchell will have
to show his hand and come into the
campaign. Mr.. Gomperss determination
to SPEAK in Mr.. Cannon's district has
not worried the Speaker, nor has it
caused him TO cprtsil his stumping tour
10 the East. Speaker Cannon is so con-
fdent Of his reelection that he will not
make any speeches 10 his district until
the very end of the campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-16
New York stock Market.

New York, Oct. Is Finding on the stock
market all through the first hour was extreme
ly quiet, but the tone was strong and the
dizziness came more from lot Of supply THAI
anything else. At the close of the first hour
Reading, which showed strength in the earlier
trading, reacted and lost its early gain. Lon
f4eid", kiog in ali about 1900 shares
Government bonds exchanged; other bonds
frI,