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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
Virginia News.


Mr.. Robert d. Ysncey, of Lynchburg,
contemplstes opposing Mr.. Carter GAS
for Congress.
1t is practically certain thst Nj. r.
E.. Byrd will be the Speaker OF the next
House of Delegates.
H. Peytop Gray, of Polaski, f., ID is
stated, to be appointed clerk of the
federal circuit snd district courts at
Abirgdon, the position made vacant re-
Gently BY the death of Stuart F, LINDSAY.
Dr. and Mrs. George E. Plaster, Of
Blnemont, Loudoun county, bave an
nounced the engagement of their dsugL-
ter, Miss Marion hssoD, to James Sher-
rill Brom6eld, of Louisville, Ky. tbs
marriage will take place this fall at
"Glenmeade," the home of the bride.
The directors of the jamestown Ex-
position will meet Thursday to act on
the resignation OF Director General Barr.
There is widespread belief that First
Vice President Alvah II. Martin will be
chosen to succeed him. 1t is likely that
a resolution will be introduced resenliug
the statement in Mr.. Bars letter that
the directors have not kept faith With
him.
Tue jury in the case against Grover
Besmer 10 the United States Court in
Lynchburg, yesterday returned a verdict
of guilty OF second-degree murder, aud
his punishment was fixed at seven years
in the peniteoIiary. Beamer was indicted
for the murder of Ann Hall, so old
woman in Patrick county, 10 March LAST,
for, 1t is claimed, having given the reve-
nue. officials information relative to Illicit
distilliug operations in Patrick county.
Walter Holiday, who came to Fred
ericksburg one year ago, died yesterday
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. j. 7.
Hawkins, aged 81 years. He was a
native OF Persis, but his parents wee
from Spottsylvania county. He was q
graduate of the University OF Virginia
and for As years professor of ma hemat.
les in Cooper Institute, New York. He
served CALAMITY throughout the civil
War as a Confederate soldier.
Ollie Grove, Stanton youth, who,
with four other Stanton boys, was steal
ing ride on the train OF Robbins Cir
Gus, wes killed and two other boys iu-
ured in Blue Ridge tunnel yesterday
morning. An animal cage broke loose
from its fastenings and crashed into tho
steam piano, under which the boys were
sleeping. Several cages we're injured,
one snimal killed and others injured
and a Rocky Mountain goat escaped
from broken cage at Basic City, but
was later recaptured. The train was de-
layed in the tunnel two honrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
W. q II. IT

The twenty-6fth annual conventit n
of the Womsn's Christian Temperance
Union of Virginia formally convened at
Harrisonburg yesterday.
Over 100 delegates we're present when
Mrs. Howard NJ. Hogc, the State presi-
dent, made the annual, address. The
president spoke of the success Of the
temperance movement in all sections Of
the country, and predicted that it would
not be many wears before the South was
absolutely "dry." She urged the nec's-
sity Of continued individual work.
The report of the executive committee,
corresponding secretary, treasurer, the
Y branch, The l.. T. L, and the State
organizer were all resd. All showed the
various branches to be in a furnishing
condition.
List night was known as county jub:-
les night, AID TIE devotional services
were conducted by Rev. J. w. Duffy.
Gen. john O. Roller made the address
OF welcome on behalf Of the town; Dr..
Neff for tie board Of education, Com
monweslth's Attorney George N. Con-
rad for The professions; Rev. DR.. B. f.
Wilson for the churches Mrs. Geor.e
He1rick for the county organization,
and Mrs M. J. Jewett for tho town or
gsnizstiop. On behalf of the State or.
gsnizatioD, Mis-. Arthur Leafs, Mrs. E.
B. Clement, and Miss Clara Martin re-
'ponded. The county presidents made
their reports.
Mrs. Amy Weech, Mr'. Mary Mat
thews, Mrs. Nolan and Miss Dorsey
Slator represent the W. G. L. U. Of this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
Young Woman Missing.

New York, Oct. 2 Relatives of Miss
Louise Kerodofisr, of Chattolan ee, Nd,
are trying to trace the young woman
from that place in the hope that they
may learn at what point she left the
Pennsylvania train from which che dis
appeared somewhere between Chstto-
lance and Jersey City, September q.
All that they know is that she wrote to
her brother, of Jersey City, that she
would arrive at the Pennsylvania termi-
nal the night of September %, 20 meet ar ,
other brother, due to arrive from Europe
the following Monday. 1t is certain
that she left Ohatlolanee but she did not
arrive. The young woman is seam
stress, 20 years old and very pretty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

The FINANCIAL situation Of Knights
town, led, owing to the expense entail
ed upon the people by The municipal
lieh. and water works plants, has reach
cd the acute stage, and it is understood
thai several Of the members of the City
Council will shortly resign. The officials
in charge Of the electric light plant re-
port that it is now running at loss and:
in addition TO tbis, the power is made
quate for the dyDamOs and a new engine
is needed, with no money to make the
plrclase. In order 10 make showing
vita the people, the original rates
wac made very low, and it develop
no the taxes have been levied in ORDER
to keep the plant going and liberal loars
have been made from the general fund.
But, despite these extras, the plants are
10 bad way and the people feel The
bu den more sersibly all the time. This
should make The people Of Alexandria
feel glad that they did not embark in
the electric light business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

THR New York city Board of Educs-
ton has appointed special committee
of hree to irquire the teachers whether
the adjustment Of corporal punishment
10 public schools has been beneficial or
detrimental in maintaining order and re-
spect. Should the consensus of opinion
be adverse to The present methods it is
proposed to restore the rod to its former
position in Il schools of the city. Com
plains have recently come from some
teachers that they are unable to main
tain order because the supervising force
is poverless to iDhict punishment for Of
lenses affecting general behavior. Solo
mon, he wisest OF men, said "spare the
rod and spoil the child" and this is rs
true now as it was thousands of years
ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
Runaway EerrYbOaa.

New York, Oct. g. Through some
misunderstanding of signals the ferry.
boat Rochester, Of the West Shore Rail
road, left the slip at Weehawken shortly
before O'Clock last night with no one
at The steering wheel, steamed at full
speed across the river and crashed into
and sank the barge CIstleton, which
was being unloaded at west S6th street.
One man was Sc riously injured and several
others passengers were cut by flying
glass and splinters. Prompt work by
the crew saved many from jumping over
board in the panic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
Serious Fire In New York.

New York, Oct. "A fire during the
early morning rush hour 10 the furDi-
ture store Of Ludwig Baumsn & Co.,
Eighth avenue, between S5th and &c b
streets, in addition to causing $40, 600
loss, greatly Inconvenience traffic. The
FIRE broke out in the cellar of the four
story building and burned through to the
ROOT. IL spread over The upper floors.
Heavy dsmsge was caused by smoke and
water. Only nine employees we're 10 the
building at the time and all we're rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
WEDNESDAY EVENING. OCT. 2. 1907.
SWISS lxporlers to the United States

SWISS exporters TO the United States
are awakening to the fact that the Ger.
man agreement is not being applied to
Switzerland. The matter has been forced
TO q head by the recent decision OF
Henderson NJ. Somergille, Of the New
York Board of United States General
Appraisers, in which be declined to
accept export values on milk chocolate
shinped to the United States by Swiss
firm. In oGiciul Swiss quarters the
abatement is made that the matter will
nc brought to the attention of the United
States government by Switzerland, with
the demand that the German modus
viyendi be applied to Swiss exports TO
the United States. Should Washington
refuse. the Swiss government can retail
ate by aunulliDg the present agreement
by which American goods pay the most
favored patton tariff rates and force
American goods TO pay customs duties
under the general tariff, which is much
higher than the conventional tariff, 10
some instances amounting TO an increase
of 80 per cent. The most favored nation
clause of the Swiss-Americen treaty was
renowned by the United States several
years sgo, and no new treaty has been
made since then. The present status,
whereby American goods pay the lowest
tariff rates, is the result Of an agreement
which Switzerland can snnul at any
time. So it seems that the tariff laws
can iDjure some American industries
while it fosters aud enricheS the trusts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
They Make Won Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect expert
enced by all who use Chsmterlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and mind
which they create makes one feel joyful.
Samples free at Glib ,oD & Tinberman's
and w. F. Creighton & Co.'s drug
stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

UNITED STATES district attorneys 10
various parts of the country have been
instructed by Attorney General Bona
parte 10 institute suits against large
number of railroad companies, TO re-
cover penalties incurred by them for
alleged violation of the safety appliance
law. The number of alleged violations
is said to aggregate 2S7. The railroads
and the trust now seem to be furnishing
most of the business for the courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
New York Stock Market.

New York, Oct. 2.-The stock market was
active and irregular all through the first hou T
but at the end of that period the speculative
position assumed a strong shape and prices
showed moderate gains over yesterday S close.
B, fore the end of the hour covering Of shorts
started again in moderate volume and did
much to help establish prices on higher
level
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
ONT nfsiphf.

"0ut of sight, out of mind, D in an old say
ing which applies with special force TO sore
burn or wound that's been treated Win BUGS :
lens Arnica sa,ye. It's oct OF sight, out .,
mind and orr of existence. Piles, TOO, and
aud chilblasG disappear under its healing In
auence. Guaranteed by druggists. DC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
To Sue Telegraph Companies.

New York, Oct. 2-Attorney General
Jackson applied today TO Justice Ford
OF the supreme court for permission to
commence suit in the peoples name
sgaius: the Postal and Western Union
Telegraph companies to vacate both
corporations charters and annual their
existence, SO far as New York state is
concerned. He maintains they have
entered into contracts 10 fix rates on
messages within New York or fled in
New York to points in the United States
and elsewhere. The Attorney General
charges that the agreements to which he
refers have resulted in an increase in
rates amounting in many instances To 20
per cent. more than was charged before
the new tariff was established. The
order to show cause why permission for
the fling of the suit should not be grant
cd is made reiurnable in the Supreme
Court October 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

The bankruptcy proceedings OF tie
National Steel and Wire Corporation
have been brought to close by the put
chase of the plant in New Haven, Conn.,,
for $3.50, 900, and it is said that sgenis
ct the steel trust are negotiating with the
receivers OF the bankrupt concern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

News reached Ell Baso, Tex., today
of another Glide in the Mexican Central
quarries, near Vicrotia many laborers
being buried alive. Sixteen dead and
eleven fatally injured have been taken
out. 1t is known that many others are
buried under the tons of earth and rocks
with no hope of being rescued alive,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

Ice formed at Middletown, n. Y,
today for the frat time this season. Il
followed heavy frost snd it is estimated
heavy damage was done the corn crop oil
that sec,ion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

Stomach troubles, Heart and Kidney all
ments, can be quickly corrected with pre-
script'on known to druggists everywhere as
DR.. Shops Restorative. The prompt aud
surprising relief which this remedy i'm.
mediately brings iseniir,ly due to its Rel to.
rstive action upon the controlling nerves Of
the Stomach, etc. Sold by E. 5. Leadbeater
& Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02
ginning TO cause apprehension.

BISHOP FUTILE, of Missouri, pre-
sidiug bishop OF the Episcopal Church
10 the United States, in recent Cleve-
IaDd Interview adopted the Rockefeller
yisw Of the Roosevelt administration.
He said hat the attitude of the govern
ment Tes neither Just TO the large corpo-
ralicns uor to the people who are behind
the movement he agreed with Mr.
Rockefeller in calling tia runaway"
administration. Many besides BithOp
Tnnls agree with Mr.. Rockefeller in
his opinion of "ruuawsys"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

THE United States Steel Corporation
hiss laid off over 100 pattern makers at
The Homestead, Pa. mills OF the Carnegie
Steel Company. This is the fret in
stance, so far as known, of the laying
of of skilled workmen by the big COL
poraiion. Il is stated that more dis
charges of the same class of employees
will be made 10 the near future. The
condaued discharge of men on the rail-
roads and in the big manufactures IS be-
ginning TO cause apprehension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

With all the members of the Mexican
Cabinet present President Disz received
Secretary Root Yesterday morning 10 the
Hail of Ambassadors IN the Nstionsl
Palace in the City of Mexico. In tie
evening there was a banquet at the
National Palace, the guests including
the ministers of stale, tAe city officials
and members of the diplomatic corps.
President Diaz offered q toast and Mr..
Root made graceful reply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

Despite her total blindness Mrs. Mary
Ellen Hsnley, aged CT years, of Psw'
tucket, z. H., tried to Put coal on the fire
today and was burned to death. Her
clothing caught fire aud when she tried
to run from the house she became wedged
between the door and the wall and
there blszed until the fl remen arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

Goldfeld, New, today is cut eff from
railroad communication with the out
side world. A brakeman, caught drink
ing was discharged by the Tonopah and
Goldield railroad. The crews all over
the system refused to work when their
demand that be be reinstated was denied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

Without referring specifically to the
plague, which 1t is fighting furiously, the
San Francisco health department is offer
ing q reward OF Eve cents for each rat
brought in dead or alive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-02

The Market.
Georgetown, Oct2.-Wheat 7Sa76.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
SIMPLE FUNERAL
 FOR MRS. CHADWICK
A SON AND SISTER APPEAR TO ACCOMPANY THE REMAINS OF THE DEAD WOMAN TO WOOD. STOCK, ONT.

Columbus, O., October 1.-The body of Mrs. Cassie Chadwick who died in the woman's ward of the Ohio penitentiary last night, was this evening taken to Woodstock, Ont, the place of her birth, for burial. The body was accompanied by Emil Hoover, son of Mrs. Chadwick, the dead woman, and Mrs J. W. Weston, a sister, of Woodstock, who arrived dur ing the day. No services were held here and plans for the burial at Woodstock were not announced The body of Mrs. Chadwick lay all day in a casket at a local undertaking establishment and only a few persons were permitted to view it, although a crowd of curious people besieged the place the greater part of the 'day. Two, floral pieces, neither of which had card attached, were placed on the casket
 Mrs. Weston declined to say anything about her sisters past life, except that she had been possessed of a mania from childhood to acquire great wealth in some quick way.
 Emil Hoover said that he could throw no light upon his mothers transactions. He said that the public knew only one side of her life. As a mother she was kind and indulgent, always ready and willing to do for those she loved.
 Mrs Chadwick left a will, but its is not likely that it will be probated. Her local attorney said that she had no es- tate, the will devising only her personal belongings to her son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
HARNESS RACES AT
 FAIR YESTERDAY
ANNA LEILA WINS FIRST EVENT AND PRINCANA THE SECOND. GOOD PROGRAMME PROMISED FOR TODAY.

Two harness races were pulled off yes terday afternoon at the State Fair. 2:13 pace, and 2:lO trot Both pleased the spec tators. The racing programme today will be d line one, according to Captain Nor son, who is in charge.
 Entered in the 2;l3 pace yesterday aft ernoon were the following horses; Anna Leila, Addie C., Jack. Opal Wilson, Mad anne Turk, Pearl A. Anna Leila won the race in three straight heats, Addie c talk ing second money in three straight heats, and third money going to Jack, who finished third in two heats and fourth in tine other. Opal Wilson got third place in the third heat, Time of the heats, s:11%; 2:11 and 2:12.
 Entered in the second race were but two horses, Princana and Gloria Quayle. The race was trotted in five heats, of which Princana won three and the race. The time of the heats were as follows: 2:355s; 2:2S1a 2:2o; 2:19l4, and PISA.
 The 2:1S trot will be a feature today, as will 2:25 pace, special event, the entries of which will be made up this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
Sunday School Rally Day.

The following rally day programme will be given by the First Methodist Sunday school at their church, corner Nineteenth street and Sixth avenue:
 Overture, orchestra; hymn 15S, school prayer; hymn 160. chorus choir; saluta- tion, T. M. Davidson; recitation, solo, primary class; recitation, "Old Father Gray Gets a Photograph Bessie Cole Smith; song, junior department; recita- tion, Nettie Stith; chorus, primary school; solo, Face to Face (No. ID, MT. Much more; hymn 1S0, school; address, B. c. Bynum; male quartet; recitation, Give Me Thy Heart" George Copeland; chorus, choir; benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
MORE RESTRICTION
 OF MARRIAGE LAWS
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION TAKES UP THE SUBJECTS OF DIVORCE, CHILD LABOR AND THE NEW NAME FOR CHURCH.

Richmond, Va, october 11.-Greater activity in restricting the marriage of divorcees a more widespread move ment against the child labor evil, the adoption of the much mooted phrase, "srhe American church." in pream- bic to the constitution and the ques- ton of providing for suffragant bishops as against missionary bishops were among the measures nrged in to- days proceedings of the triennial con Vention of the Protestant Episcopal church of America. Both houses were in session and number of the auxil- iary organizations held meetings.
 The constitutional preamble was voted on by dioceses and adopted by the house of deputies after an hours discussion. The preamble was the sub iect of a vigorous controversy among the clergy and lay delegates, it's ad- vocates. taking the position that the phraseology, "The American Church, - does not involve change of name, and the opponents claiming to the con trary There will be no session of either house tomorrow, as the entire convention will go on their pilgrimage to Jamestown as guests of the diocese of Southern Virginia. Tonight ban ouets were given by the alumni of the Virginia seminary and alumni Of Se- vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
Other Speakers,

George Gamble of Pratt City made a telling speech against prohibition. Harry White followed in a short but practical talk in favor of the antis
 The hour was late but Andy Marx, the president of the Alabama Federation of Labor. came into the hall, just from work. He was called in for a talk and spoke in his eloquent and impassioned vein He said prohibltionists often asserted that liquor dulled the brain He denied this and cited over 30 cases of illustrious men, from Napoleon down to the present day, who he said drank--even drank to ex- cess. He said one would have to look q. long time in the ranks of the prohibition ists to find minds brilliant as those of the soldiers, patriots and statesmen he had named.
 MT. Marx said the pastors who were trying to force prohi on the working man were driving the labor ing masses farther and farther away from the churches. He concluded by referring to recent editorial in the New York Sun in which 1t was stated that Canada, as a country, was fast outstripping the United States in all most every direction, and this. as the speaker pointed out. was in spite of the fact that more liquor was consumed in Canada, per capita than was con sumed in the United States. Canada. he said, was notoriously a drinking country, and yet it was happy and prosperous, notwithstanding the fact that fproh ibition agtators" tried to make 1t appear that such could not be the case.
 It was nearly II o'clock when Chair man Dulion declared the meeting ad- journed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
Grover Cleveland Better.

New York October 11.-For the first time since his recent Illness ex-President Grover Cleveland is in town. He is stay ing at the Hotel Buckingham. Mir Cleveland arrived yesterday afternoon As he left his train at Jersey City ne plainly showed the effects of his illness He walked with a cane, on which he leaned heavily. and he appeared to have aged perceptibly since his last appear ance in New York, Mrs. Cleveland ac- companied him. MT. Cleyelands visit, it is understood, is to be in relation to the affairs of the Association of Life Insur- ance Presidents. of which he is chair man. He will probably return to Prince ton today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
PUBLIC MEETING

At BlJOu Theatre Sunday Ait ernoon at 3 o'clock. The prop erty owners and good govern ment campaign committee in vites the people of Jefferson county to meet with them Sun day afternoon at the Bijou Theatre at 3 o'clock. Promi- nent men identified with Jeffer- son county, your neighbors and friends, interested as you are interested in the moral and business progress of this dis trict, will address you on the subject of prohibition. Reasons for their position will be given, and abuse and villification of those who differ with them will he av
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
CELEBRATE FESTIVAL.
German Lutheran Church Will Observe
 Fourth Anniversary Tomorrow.

Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock the German Luth eran Zion church will cele- brate It's fourth annual festival of thanksgiving in commemoration of the dedication of the church. Holy communion will be served.
 The Rev. c. E. Scheibe the first pas tor of the church, will offciate at the morning servicess and will assist at the communion altar He will preach on the subject, Now all Praise and Honor to God" The evening services will be conducted in English by the pastor. the Rev. F. ". Weidmann, at 7:30 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-12
No More Cheap Rates.

Chicago, October 11.--The Trans -Contf mental Passenger association yesterday decided to stop issuing colonsts rates to California and other points on the Pa citc coast. This action puts an end to September and October, which many peo- pie have taken advantage of in going to California for the winter It was estab- lished primarily to build up the Pacific coast. Having done this it is contended that there is no longer any occasion for carrying passengers at approximately 1 cent a mile.