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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

OWING TO its inability to secure sur
fl lent ships OF American registry to
handle the heavy freight and passenger
traffic to the Isthmus of Panama, the
Uniled States government has been
Obliged to lease the British steamer
Dunoltar Castle for service in cOnnec-
ton with the Panama Railway and
Steamship Company, although the nav
liz ,ion laws forbid The use Of foreign
bottoms in cosstwise trade 10 the case of
individuals or corporations. The heavy
fteigh, traffic incident TO the iransPorta-
tioa OF food supplies for the canal en-
pl ives is said TO have necessitated this
&C ion on the part of the government.
Sill the shipbuilders say it does not pay
10 bnild ships unless they receive sub
sides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Fire on a steamer.

New York, Aug. l4.-Wiih the flames
sweeping her deck while her crew fought
vaioly to overcome the blaze, the steamer
Adirondack, of The Peoples lice, bound
from New York to Albany, raced for
four miles up the Hudson early today
aud fnaly was btached at Roseton. The
steamer City of Hudson came alongside
and took the passengers off. Half an
hour later the crew had extinguished the
blaze, aud the steamer had been backed
Oft the sand bank and was proceeded TO
Albany for repairs. Captain Woolsey
declares no lives were lost As the
flames apparently began TO gain on the
fire lighters the passengers, who at first
had been calm, showed signs of nervous
ness. 1t WAS then decided to beach the
steamer to prevent panic.
A portion Of the hnnicane deck on
the bow of the boat cut away was the
only evidence OF the FIRE on the steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Proceedings Brought to stop.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE governments
vigorous action against alleged rebate
offenders came TO a sudden stop in Judge
Landis's court today. When grand
jury had been sworn in and everything
was ready TO proceed towards indicting
railroads charged With giving the Stand
ard Oil Company rebates, Judge Lands
instructed the jmy to adjourn without
action until September 3. The court
explained that since ordering the jury
drawn, he had received communica-
lion from Attorney General Bonsparte,
the substance of which WIS that, when
the government gathered evidence against
the Standard Oil Company prior to its in
dictment then District Attorney Charles
P. Morrison entered into an agreement
with II" Chicago and Alton Railroad
provo immunity tor the railroad
company /. 1t aided the government in
prosecuting the oil company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
THE STRIKE IN VIRGINIA.

The union telegraph operators went
on strike in Richmond yesterday, those
of the Western Union Company goiug
out at noon. The men got up, closing
their keys and walked out of the Office.
The managerial force was at once trans
ferred TO the operating rooms, where
some few operators remained.
Among those who failed to 60 out
we're three women, who are working the
keys. Every man and boy who can
manipulate key has been pressed into
service. The fact that men are out in
so many places has served to 1duce the
volume of business, as when it is offered
and received it is subject to delay. 10
the Postal Office the conditions are
almost AS bad.
Reports from r anoke say that The
union men are ont in ihst city.
Three OF the thirteen operators of the
Western Union in LyDchburg walked
out al noon yesterday. The Postal will
not be affected by the strike.
The operators of both the Western
Union and Postal went cut in NJrfolk
at midnight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
placed in Hands of Receivers.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 1.-THE
Pope Manufacturing Company, manu-
facturers of bicycles and automobiles,
has been placed in the hands of re-
ceiver. The company has authorized
capitalization of 500, 100000. The
company was incorporated in February
1903 in New Jersey. 1t succeeded 10
the properties of the American Bicycle
Company and owned all the capital
stock of the Pope Motor Company sud
the Federal Manufacturing Company.
The company has three factories at
Chicago, and factories at Hartford, West
field, Mass HsgerstowD, Nd, Toledo,
O, and Indianapolis. Col. Albert l..
Pope, vice president of the concern
was appointed receiver under a $780,.
900 bond,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Trial POSTPONED.

New York, Aug. I4.-The trial Of
Chester B Runyan on the charge Of
stealing 500, 900 was postponed today
until August 30. The action was taken
because his testimony is desired at the
trial of Laura Carter next Wednesday
on the charge of receiving stolen prop
erty. RuDyau was living with the Car
ter woman in a Harlem apartment when
found by the police. Over $50, 600 was
still in his possession, and it is charged
that the woman obtained some of the
missing money. As the Garter woman
led the police to Runysn it is expected
that he will do all he can to convict her.
RuDyan pleaded guilty few days ago to
the charge of grand larceny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Saved from Lynchers.

Boulder, COL, Aug. 14.--An attempt
was made today to lynch John w.
Reeveg, a brakeman employed by the
Colorado and Northwestern Railroad,
following his confession that he was re-
sponsible for the destruction by fire aud
dynamite of the Colorado and Southern
station on Saturday. Reeves WAS only
saved by the officers spiriting him away
to Denver, where he ia under strong
guard. Frank Kiser, another suspect,
also confessed, but the fact was kept
from the citizens. Five lives lost, fifty
persons injured and a properly loss Of
$500, 900 were the result of these men 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
AFTER THE COMMISSION.

The democratic convention OF Louisa
county which met Monday adopted the
following: Whereas the Constitution OF
Virginis, section 1855, provides that after
the first day of January, 1908, the Gen
ersl Assembly of Virginia may provide
for The election of the members OF the
Stse Corporation Commission by the
qualified voters OF the State; and, wheress
~, it is the sense Of the democrats OF
Louisa county, 10 convention assembled,
that the said commission should be so
elected, be it resolved that the delegate
elected from this county and our repre-
sentative in the Senate be, and they are
hereby, requested to introduce into the
next legislature and support bill to
accomplish ibis purpose.
The foregoing is attributable to the
recent action of the railroads 10 fighting
the reduced passenger rates, and to the
alleged inactivity Of the members of the
commission in resisting the mandates of
federal Judge Pritchard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
TOday's Telegraphic News.


New York, Aug. IA. With both
sides claiming the victory, the main in
terest ia the telegraphers' strike here
centered about the possibility of the
railroad telegraphers, forty thousand
strong, joining the walkOui.
A report that the Erie railroad had
discharged FIVE ielegraphers for refusing
to send commercial messages csused
much uncasiness which was not Quilted
even when denied officially by the COM
pany. L; is understood that officials OF
the Baltimore and Ohio and the New
York Central railroads have determined
not TO try force their operators to handle
commercial business.
BelvideTe Brooks, superintendent OF
the Eastern division OF the Western
Union, today said: "The railroad COM
panies are under contract to us to handle
commercial business and of course they
will live up to their contracts. AS far
a. we are concerned, when men refuse TO
handle wires we discharge them. |
should think the railroads would do the
same"
Chicago, Aug. l4.-With the arrival
of President Small, of the Commercial
Telegrsphers' Union, in Chicago today
general strike order, calling out every
union operator in the United States and
Canada, will be issued, according TO
strike leaders.
The general strike order was prepared
yesterday and is nov in the hands OF
General Secretary Russell. AS soon az
Mr.. Small approves it the order will be
flashed to all corners of The United
States and Canada. Then the biggest
strike iE the history of the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union, involving approx
mately $4,000 men, will be a reality.
Messages asking for SmalPs sanction
continue TO arrive, principally from the
smaller cities. These will be placed
before him to convince him, if be is not
already convinced, that a general strike
can no longer be averied.
With President Roosevelt may lie the
only possibility for a settlement. Bust
ness interests of Chicago and other por-
tons of the country are urging the
chief executive to take hand, but no
disposition is manifested by either side
TO arbitrste.
Western Union and Postal officials de-
clare they are taking care of all business
entrusted to them, and that facilities for
dispstching messages are fast approach.
Ing normal.
Gave probability of a sympathetic
strike by the order of Railway Telegra-
pliers resulted in the issuance of an Or
der counselling against hasty action,
and advising operators to adhere to con-
tracts with companies with reference to
the character of messages transmitted.
Superintendent Thomas of the Asso-
ciated Press today stated that his COM
pany has not been materially Injured
despite the calling out of its operators.
He says: "The situation with us is
practically unchanged. We are opera
ting in all directions and have suffered
no serious interruptions. We are get
ling out q practically normal report to
our clients"
Scranton, Pa, Aug. 14.-The entire
force of the Western Union, including
all their chiefs, left their keys at 8
o clock last night, completely tieing up
business. The messenger force also
walked out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
News of the Day.
The second trial Of Harry X. Thsw
NAV not come up until Janusry.

/ The second trial Of Harry X. Ihaw
may not come up until Janusry.
Fire at PrinLess Anne, Md, yester.
dqy DESTROYED four stores and damaged
the Peoples Bank. Loss SIG. 900.
NJ. Doriguy, President of the Com
psgnie Transatlantic, the French
steamship company, died in Paris today.
President Roosevelt has been called
upon BY the Chicago Board of Trade to
use his efforts To settle the telegraphers'
strike.
Conferences are in progress between
representatives OF the employees and en-
ployers in Belfast, Ireland, and il il be-
lieved the strike will be settled soon.
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal
and Iron Company is said TO be prepar-
Jog to run It's collieries only three days a
week on account of an overatundant
supply of coal on hand.
Miss Dorothy Haywood, willie alb
sorbed in a rescue from the surf at At
Ian tic City, walked of and Ief! bag
containing SO, 900 in jewels on the beach.
The Jewels have not been recovered.
An application has been made to the
federal court at Atlanta, Ga, for the re-
Isase from the peniteuliary a Macon OF
John II. Gsynor, who was convicted
Of defraudiug the government in con-
nection with work on the harbor OF Sa-
yannah. Gaynor is reported to DO dying
from consumption.
Mrs. Everett Gates, wife OF a farmer
living near Blotcher, ss mall town eight
teen miles north o. New Albany, Ind,
aud Der three children, two, four and
six years old, respectively, were in
slanily killed at the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad crossing, near the Scott
aud Jefferson county line, Monday night.
Baltimore and Ohio train No. 10 struck
their carriage, completely demolishing
it and killing the four occupants, who
were riding in the rear seat. Mr..
Gates, who was in the front seat, was
badly shaken up, but suffered no serious
Injuries.
A family feud between the NOlte and
Altman families, which has been in prog
ress for sometime, resulted In murder
at Wheeling, w. Va, yesterday. The
two families live in neighboring houses
and yesterday the NOlle and Altman
children fought over spring near their
homes, and The women then took up the
fight and were battering one another In
The road when John S. Note felled Mrs.
Albert Altman with club. The woman's
husband then fired at Nolte, killing
him almost instantly. A son of the
dead man now threatens TO kill Altman,
who is 10 the jail at Wheeling, and more
trouble is feared.
Raymond, aged u years, son of Her
man WhtemaD, farmer just outside OF
Meadville, Ps., hanged himself Monday
evening because his mother scolded him.
While Raymond, his little sister, two
younger brothers and his mother we're
returning from the bayfield, the children
got to throwing dust al each other and
we're scolded, aud told to behave them
selves and 60 home. Raymond weat into
the barn, climbed up on the hay beam,
wrapped a hayfork trip rope three
times around his neck and jumped eft.
His mother found him an hour later
hanging so high she could just reach his
knees. His neck was broken by The fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Bomb for Lord Ashtown.

ClOngme, Ireland, Aug. IA bomb,
evidently intended for Lord Ashtown,
exploded early today in bis residence,
SCATTERING one Of the walls of his apart
ment and smashing most Of the furniture,
but failing to ipjure his lordship, who
was asleep in the room. Lord Ashtown
had trouble with poschers recently, and
the outrage is laid TO them. he has
also hem threatened by political sgits-
tors, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
storehouse DESTROYED.

Binghamton, n. Y, Aug. IA The
Erie Railroad storehouse at Susquehanns
largest along the line of that road, was
completely destroyed by fire this morning
shortly after three O'Clock and for q time
threatened to wipe out the entire car
shop. The fire started in the paint shop
on the first floor of the building and
spread so rapidly that the fire department
could not control it. The fire was prob
ably incendiary. Losses about $3.50, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Sny Tortured 10 Death.

Toxic, Aug. IA. Pleading pitifully
in the hands of an enraged mob
Russian spy, whose name is said to have
been Mazda, met horrible death here
today. His limbs were severed from
his body, his eyes gOuged out. He is
said to have been literally torn to pieces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
THE RIFLEMEN OF VIRGINIA.

Twenty-Five members of the state
militia left Richmond today for q rife
range at Williamsburg to compete for
positions on the state team in the ma
tionsl rife shoot to be held in Ohio this
mouth. Twelve men are to be chosen,
with three sllerDales. Each command
in the state is represented. Col. G. A.
Dempsey, detailed for duty 10 Virginia
by the War department, will be in
charge OF the Virginia msrksmen. The
rife range is that used by the federsl
troops, the marines having camp there
uudsr command of Col. L 7. w. Waller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

PROFESSOR JEREMIAH w. jerks, Of
Cornell, a member of the United States
Immigration Commission, is on a tour of
the Canadian Northwest, investigating
the matter of American immigration in
to Cauads. He is also looking into the
movement of Asisties 10 British Column
biz. It is said TO be his purpose to devise
some scheme to turn the American CUT
rent back 10 the Slstes. He lie expect
ed to make a confidential report to The
President on the rCsuls of his trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
sIrs. Eddy,s Condition.

Concord, N. H., Aug. IA. The masters
in the Christian Science have decided
to make personal examination of Mrs.
Eddy at her home at 2 o'clock this
afternoon. They will be accompanied
by one attorney representing each side.
but only the masters will be allowed to
put question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

LONDON caterers state that one of the
features of the season now clOsing has
been the objection TO long and elaborate
meals among the swell SET This ten
dency has been particularly observable in
the most fashionable restaurants, where
1t has often taken vegetarian form,
peas and other summer vegetables being
frequently ordered as separate dishes
and consumed literally, while the meat
was sent away untouched. The hotel
msnagers, however, ssy that these fads,
like others, run in cycles, and they
believe that fashionable people will soon
tire of frugality Snd return to a more
substantial mode Of living.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

SPAIN does not quite understand why
tbs United States "1reed?" Odba but
hold, on TO the Philippines against the
loud protests of the people of those isl
and, for liberty, but pain is willing to
forgive aud wishes friendly relations to
exiot bstween the two countries. The
State Department is Informed by the
American legation at Madrid that the
Spaoish government has ordered the re-
moval of the excess tax on imporistions
of American -four. Hereafter the rate
will be the minimum tariff dues paid By
-four from countries receiving the most
favored treatment, and it is expected
tina. the result will be large increase
in the export -four trade with Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

RETIRING Director of the Mint George
E. Roberts, who has for number of
years teen conducting 80 inquiry for the
purpose Of verifying The treasury es.i-
mates OF the stock of gold in the Uoi;ed
States, gives it ss his cyDclnsion that the
amount Of gold cola and bullion DOW in
the Uoi;ed States Treasury aud the banks
aud in circulation amounts TO 81 ,464, :
o46 $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Virginia News.


I Mrs. Sarah E Hicks, widow Of the
late w. s. Hicks, died at her home 10
Fredericksburg yesterday.
The Masons will lay the corner stone
for the new Methodist Church, at JeffeF-
soDton, Culpeper county, on August 81.
Stephen P. Smith, s well-known and
prosperous farmer Of Fauquier county,
is very i'll at his home, Hilton, near The
Plsins.
A marriage license Was issued 10
Washington yesterday 10 Walter Bsylis',
of LswtOn, and Bessie l.. Taylor, OF
AccotiUk.
The Potomac Baptist Association met
at Marshall, Fauquier county, today.
Fiity-fve churches are to be represented
at the meeting.
In the local option election held at
Woodstock the "drys" won by major.
ity Of one, the vote standing IFS to ia.
Woodstock is the only place in Shensu-
dosh county where saloons exist.
Rev. F. A. Rodriguez, Brazilian
missionary of the Southern Presbyterian
Church, died yesterday at his home in
Fredericksburg OF Brights disease. He
is survived by widow and four children.
City Engineer Shaner, who is in charge
of the construction Of the gravity water
system for Lynchburg, announces that
the water from the Pedlsr River dam will
be turned into the reservoir in that city
this week.
Announcement has been made of the
engagement of Miss Elizabeth Gilmer
Tyler, OF Williamsburg, youngest daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Lyon G Tyler, and
Midshipman Alfred Hart Miles, U. 8.
NJ, who is DOW serving aboard the
battle'hip Kentucky.
la his drug store at Twentieth and NJ
streets, Richmond, E. p. Brannock yea
tdrday afternoon raised goblet contain
ing strychnine, morphine, and cadine
10 his lips just as his clerk stepped into
the door, and swallowed the contents
before the young man could dash the
glass out of his hands. Death followed
quickly. BrannOck was thirty-eight
years Of age, and single. He leaves an
invalid father and aged mother. No
cause for the self-destruction is known
except dependency. He appeared to
be in a dszed condition all morning.
A twenty-acre farm and fine apple
orchard near Olearbrook, Frederick coun-
ty, where Egbert Van Alstyne, the song
writer, is understood to have composed
his song, 'In the Shade of the Old
Apple Tree" was sold yesterday TO
John Henkel Henry, of Winchester, by
his sister, Miss Louise Henry, the vSude-
vile celebrity, who recently secured a
divorce from Van Alstyne. The con-
sideration was "a, 800. Van Alstyne
decided the property 10 his wife several
years ago, after writing the sorg which
has made him famous.
Governor Swanson left Onancock yes
terJsy on the gunboat Commodore Maury
and proceeded to the jamestown Expo
sition, where he participated, with
Governor Guild, of Massachusetts, in the
Massachusetts, and Boston Day cele-
bration. 0Oancock was quite last night.
The troops ordered there by the COVER
nor are patrolling the town. The town of
council Of Onsncock yesterday considered
the case of the colored physician, Moone,
who was supposed 10 be implicated in
the race riot. II was decided to allow
him to stay in town, as itwas shown
that he did not have anything to do with
the TiOling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

The Southern Pl,n!er for August has
been received from ils publishers in
Richmond. Among its 'atle Of con-
tents are we'll written articles on sl;slia
experiments, a warning against alfalfa
for Piedmont VirgiDif; the use of lime,
Jsrey cattle, Profitable poultry keep
jng, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Iananeae CahIe Gnne

Shanghai, Aug. l4.-The Japanese
cable has gone out. 1t is feared the
break has been caused by some seismic
disturbance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Postmaster of New York.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 14.-As-
sis.snt Postmaster Edward NJ. Morgan,
OF New York, will be officially announced
today as the postmasies of New York
CifU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
Valuable Lesann-

"Six years ago learned valuable lesson,
writes John Pleasant, Of Magnolia. lud. II
then began taking DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. and the longer / take them the better |
ind them" They please everybody. Guaran-
teey at E. s. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
rrain Rnhhed Rnssia.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 14-Teuorists
held up a train near Elizabethgrad n
broad daylight today and looted the ex-
press car of 1926, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
DIED.

On Tuesday night, August 10, 1907, at s
o'clock, at his home, southeast corner Of
Warrington an3 Oronoeo streets, WILLIAM
Il. GREENWELL, in the 6lst year Of his
age. Notice Of funeral later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

Piles get quick aud certain relief from DR..
Shops Magic Ointment. Its action is posi-
tive and certain. Iching, painful, protrnd'
ing or blind piles disappear ike magic by
its use. Large nickel-capped glass jars 10
cents. Sold by f. s. Leadbeater & Sens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of the letters remain.
ing in the Alexandria. Va, postoffice up to
August 10, 1907:
Ashton, Miss Anna Lathrop. Gardiner
Anterior A j Lyons, John
Brasse, B + Yandeyier. Charles
Fluck Cycle Co Wells, II T
Fox, Sallie F. Wilson, Sarah
THOMAS BURROUGHS, P. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14
The Market

Georgetown. Aug. 4,-Wkest 7Sa7S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-14

Today. That's the word and a
word 70 the wise is sufficient. Your
house may burn tomorrow. Let US
quote you rates. The companies we
represent are The best in the U. s. and
they have never turned down an honest
claim.