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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
TOday's Telegraphic News.
Alleged Stranger.


Zion City, ILL.,, Sept. 2l.-By his
own confession, Harold Mitchell, chief
torturr st the death of Mrs. Letitis
Greenhaulgh, aged and parslytlc victim
of the cruelties practiced by five Parhs-
mites to expel "demous," is stranger.
Enough testimony was adduced BY
Coroner Taylor and Deputy Coroner
Conrad in two hours to convince them
that many deaths in Zion City that
should have been investigated have been
hidden by a CLOAK ofreligion.
On Mrs. Greenhaulgh's throat were
found bruises made by fingers so strong
that they almost burnt the flesh.
The testimony showed that another
victim, Miss Young, who was choked
to exercise demons" died several days
after Mitchell administered the treat
ment.
1t was shown that MitchelPs recent
patients" among whom we're the II
year-old son of Mrs. Louisa Schmidt,
MitchelPs ''chsnter in tongues" Hiram
Annas, 16 years old, who suffered blood
poisoning from fourth OF July accident,
and an unidentified 9-yesr-old boy, whom
Mitchell caught chopping walk with
an axe, and clutched him by the throat
to choke the vandal "demon" out OF
him.
On the stand, Mitchell confessed that
at times he is seized by bad spirit
which causes him to grasp people by
the throat. Ia the case OF Mrs. Green
baulgh he said it made him strangle
her. When he felt his fingers on her
soft throat, be said, the spirit forced him
to crush the bones of the laryDx.
Gas long SIS 1t moved under my
fingers," he said, 81 felt had the
demons and had to squeeze to get them
out. Now, know | did wrong, but the
devil had me in his power and | had to"
Coroner Taylor and States Attorney
Hanna say they have proof that dying
persons have been tortured and theiI
bodies kept for days in the hope that
prayers, chanting "the gift of tongues"
and incahtaiions would restore them to
life.
In almost every case objections of the
| officials to the holding of corpses hes
been met with the reply that the miracles
of ''raising the dead" were accomplish
ed only after three days. Jennie Green
haulgh, lying face downward on bench
In her cell, moaned:
"They bent her legs till they broke,
Mitchell put his hand over her mouth
when she tried to call US. When they
| tortured her we ignored her cries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Jockey and Actress TO Wed.

New York. Sept. 2l.-Bolh theatrical
and sporting circles the country over
are agog today over tho marriage to-
morrow at the Little Church Around
The Corner of Ted Sloan, erstwhile
premier Jockey of the world, and Julia
Sapderson, the petite prims donna of
"The Dairymsids." Miss SandersOn, who
Is bat 81, and the daughter Of 40 old
theatrical family, secured her first big
success in "Fantans," later adding 10
her laurels in "The Tourist She 10
credited with being one of the mos:
beautiful of the younger leading women
10 musical comedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Mysterious Suicide.

New York, Sept. 2l,-Coroner
:. "".-S - .~ ~S e-...a,iniug mass OF COZ
respondence found in the home Of Mrs.
Margaret Garter, who killed herself yes
terday in the house of John j. White
jr., the retired broker, 10 hope offindipg
something that will throw light on the
tragedy. DOoley is sure that Mrs. Garter
went to the White house TO kill the
broker, and that the fact that he was so i'll
she COULD not be admitted to his apart
ments saved his life. White is still 30
i'll that he has not been iDfOrmed of tns
tragedy" and his opinion in the case
cannot be secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Mother Protests Innocence.

New York, Sept. 2l.-Protesting her
innocence of any murderous intent in
shooting her young son, Curt, MIS-. Mar
garet Klein today told the police that
the shooting was purely accidental, des-
piie the feet that Deighbors insist that
she attempted to commit suicide after a
quarrel with her husband and the son
was shot while trying to wrest the gun
from her. Mrs. Klein insists sbe was
discharging revolver in honor OF the
Italian celebration on the Esst side,
and that she supposed all of the shells
bad been discharged. She then pointed
the revolver at her sixteen-year-old SOD,
as, she explains 1t. "to see him jump"
and was Mortified to find she had over
looked one bullet, which lodged in the
lad's head. Despite her explanations,
however, she has been held to await
the outcome of the boys wound, which
IL very serious,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
sTRANGLED TO DEATH.

Miss Lillian White Grant, kinder
garten teacher in the Chicago public
schools, was found dead in bed yesterday,
and the indications are that she was muir
dered. The room showed signs of strug.
gle, and around the womsn's throat wac q
tightly twisted piece of linen, with which
she had been choked to death.
Mrs. Grants pocketbook, rifed of its
contents, vas found later in the day in
the Office of a physician, 90 blocks dis
isn't from the house Ia which she lived.
The police are looking for colorsd man
who did work around the neighborhood,
on the theory that he is the murderer.
A post norton examination revealed
that the Woman's neck had been broken
by the cloth wound about her throat
and that there were deep marks Of
fingers On the neck.
The murderer obtained a good start
before the crime was discovered. Mrs.
Grant intended to move, and had en-
gagged 2 men to carry her away furniture.
One OF them went to the room Thursday
morning, aud seeing the body lying
across the bed hastily withdrew. Yester-
day be went to get the furniture and
finding the body in the same position
notified the police. 1t is believed that
the woman was strangled Wednesday
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
New York Stock Market.

New York Sept. 20.-The market
after tie opening raled strong following
the lead of increased activity and strength
10 the bond market, where New York
city IL per c'nt. bonds made q further
advance to l07 l.2. Other important
tissues Of bonds made irregular advances
and there WIS an overflow Of investment
buying into many of the dividend paying
stocks. Atchison aud New York Cen
trail both made gains Of over point.
The rest of The market showed fractional
advances. There was vssy little London
business. The marked closed strong at
about the best prices OF the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Two Bows Killed.

wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 1.-Two
boys wers killed and three fatally burned
by an explosion of gas in the No. 4 col
liery of the Lehigh and Wilkesbane
Coal Company today. The officials are
at loss to account for the presence of
gas in the location where the explosion
occurred. That portion of the mine was
wrecked by the force of the explosion
and the colliery was thrown idle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Tolstol In DlsfaYOr.

Moscow, Sep 2l.- Count Tolstoi has
fallen into eisisyOr with the peasants
about bis estate In the suburb Of Tula,
aud attempts. have been made twice "a
kill him. Both attacks were at night
and several rife shots were fred through
the windows, fortunately doing no dam.
age. Three peasants have been arrested,
but today, at TolstoPs request one Of
them was released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Fighting In China.

Hong Kong, Sept. 2l-Fnriher fight
ing has resulted at Yo.Ohow, on the
Yan-Tse Kisng, with the imperial troops
reported victors. The rebels, number
ing 1000, attacked the city and severe
fighting followed, lasting several hours,
but terminating in a complete victory
for the regular force. The rebellion in
the Kai-Chow district is increasing and
reinforcements have been asked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
ASTONISHING RESULTS
Follow Each New Discovery Of Science.

The great strides that Medical science has
made in the last few years is due TO the germ
theory. When the germ Of disease has been
discovered. the doctors have not been slow
in nnding drcg to kill it. In few years il
will be rare 10 find bald-beaded man OF
woman. The falling out Of haif is due to a
dandruff germ, and now is has been discover.
ed how TO kill The germ. The remedy used
is called New5ro's Herpicide. It's success has
been marvellous. Not a failure has been 80
far reported. 1t is also delightful hair
dressing free from oil or sticky substances.
Try it and be convinced Of its actual merit.
Sold by leading druggists. 6end Zoe in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co., De-
troit, Mich. Two sizes--50c and Sl.0O. +. ).
Leadbeater & Sons, Special Agents. So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Negotiations Broken Off.

Paris, Sept. 2l.-It will be fight TO
the finish 10 Morocco. Advices received
here todiy say all negotiations have been
broken OF aud that Offensive operations
against the natives have been Instituted
by the French commander. 1t is I'M
derstood that the real cause for the split
was the tribesmen's refusal to furnish
hostages from their leaders as an assur-
ance that the peace plans would be lived
up TO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
ST. Johns OHUROH WINS.

The vestry of 81. Johns Protestant
Episcopal Church in Richmond is in
control Of the property on which the
church stands and also of the lots immed'
lately to the rear of the church, The
decision was pronounced yesterday by
Judge John II. Ingram, OF the Law and
Equity Court.
The cage came up on q motion for ali
injunction to restrain the yestry from
building a memorial hall on the lot. tbe
council passed an ordinance refusing the
right to the vestry, and the vestry, act
ing uuder the advice of Judge David @.
Richardson, began the preparation, and
the foundation was begnn. Then the ap-
plication for the injunction was made
and the latter argued at great length.
Judge Ingram delivered lengthy
opinion, in which he hold that the city
had never had control Of the lot in
question. The court held, however, that
il a building were erected and any OF
the graves we're covered the church
would be required TO mark the places
with tablets or in such manner as to in
dictate where the bodies had been placed.
This is one the lost historical churches
in America, being the one In which
Patrick Henry made his famous speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Congress of Liberal Religions

Boston, Sept. 2l.-In readiness fol
the International Congress for Libsrsl
Religions which opens here tomorrow
several hundred delegates from all parts
of the globe are gathered in Boston.
Representatives Of liberal churches are
here from points as far away as India.
Among the distinguished foreigners Is
the Hon. Frederick Mason, who is
leading a campaign for The Establish
lnent of the church ia Great Britain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Warned Japanese.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 2l.-News Of
the arrival at the town of Atlin this
morning of 81 Japanese miners,
imported to work in the mine spread
through the town like wild fire, and O
mob OF 800 whites gathered. The Jap
anese we're escorted to the river steamer
Cleaner and notified that if they did
not remain away from AtIin they would
suffer worse fate than the Japanese in
Vancouver. The Japanese we're almost
destitute,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

A YOUTH named William KammanD.
who resides in Paulsboro, N. j., IS in
Jail a rsving maniac. Kammann is a
victim of dime-novel reading. The I'M
fortunate youth has mania for card
playing, disrobing and demOlishing
tables in dining rooms. 1t has often
been observed that the printing press,
while blessing to come is curse to
Others. The world is kept flooded with
flimsy reading matter which is devourtd
by young and old alike. The taste for
history and the higher class of literature
having been stunted by cheap novels
and similar publications, instances SINH
lar to the above are becoming common.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

GENERAL OLIVER, the acting Secr6'
tary of War, denies the report emana'
ting from Montgomery, Aha, to the ef-
feet that the War Department had re-
fused to grant to the daughters of the
late General Joe Wheeler the privilege
OF putting his rank in the Confederate
army on his monument in Arlington
National Cemetery. All sensible people
will be glad TO learn of Gen. divers de-
niAl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Msyor Johnson Renominated.

Cleveland, o., Sept. 81 Mayor l..
johnson was renominated for fourth
term by the democratic convention TO-
day on a straight three cent fare plat
form. Mayor johnson absolutely con-
trolled the convention and dictated
platform and ticket. He will make the
run against Congressman Burton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

IMMIGRATIoN to America, according
10 present indications, will be heavier
this year than ever before in the history
Os the country. During August admit
ted oliens from all countries numbered
eS, S25 an increase of 81 per cent. over
August, 1906, and Sc per cent. oyer
August, 1905. During the last six
months the total immigration from all
couu ries was $40, 95l, an Increase of IA
per cent. over the same period last year.
The immigration from Russia is increas-
Jog and is greater in number than from
any other country. One of the great
dangers threatening this country now is
the number of undesirable citizens"
who are fiocking to its shores. Every
precaution should be taken to prevent
the landing of such immigrants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Crushed to Death by Elevator

Newark, N. j., Sept. 2l.--Rudolph
Peters, an employee of the Standard
Plunger Elevator Company, Of New
York, was killed while at work today
On the new building ofthe Mutual Rene-
ft Life Insurance Company at Board
and Clinton streets. He was crushed
beneath an elevator which was in course
OF correction, the lift suddenly giving
way while being tested. Peters's home
was In Brooklyn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Five Men Killed.

Wilmenshsven, Germany, Sept. 2l.-
Artillerymen unloading a quantity Of
ammunition at the depot here today
dropped shsrpnel shell which exploded,
killing five men ard wounding four men
and two women who were passing. One
of the injured later died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
Cha I'm berlain,s Cough Remedy one OF
the Best on the Market.

For many years Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has constantly gained In favor
and popularity until 1t Is now one Of the
most staple medicines In use end has an
enormous sale. II il intended especially
for acute throat and lung diseases, such
as coughs, colds and Group, and can
always be depended upon. 1t is pleasant
and safe to take and Is undoubtedly the
best ia the market for the purposes for
which il is intended. Sold by W. F..
Creighton & Co. and Gibson & Timber
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

JUDGE THOMAS w. HARRISON, OF the
Circuit Court, has established the whip
ping post at Woodstock, in Shenandoah
county, and for the first time in the
history of the town convicts in the jail
have been forced to work on the streets.
Four convicts from Winchester, now In
the Woodstock Jail, were put to work on
the streets. One of them, negro, re-
belled and cursed the officers. Judge
Harrison directed the jsiler to give The
refractory prisoner 40 lasheS on his bare
back. The man returned to work. With
few exceptions the prisoners 10 all the
jsils should be compelled to work, but
the whipping post should not be only
for those who refuse to do 80. The jails
wonld have fewer prisoners If petty
thieves, wife heaters and other vicious
persOns were properly whipped instead
of b ling confDed at the public expense
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
The Touch that Heals

il the touch OF Bucklen's Arnica Salye. It's
the happiest combination Of Arnica flowers
and healing balsams ever compounded No
matter how old the sore or ulcer is, this Salye
will cure it. For burns, scalds, cuts. wounds
or piles. it has no equal. Guaranteed by f.
s. Leadbeater 4 Sons, druggists. Csc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

SENATOR Bankhead, of Alabama,
declares that there is no need to change
the Constitution ito fit the policies Of
che President. t." Nor of any one ELISE.
Changing constitutions is almost as dan
gerous an undertaking as can be engaged
in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

length, and, according to the slmansc,
fall begins. If the almanac did not SO
state no one would believe that this is
fall day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
COMMISSION FOR LYNCHBURG.

A special committee appointed last
spring by the Lynchburg City Council
tc consider the question OF having the
affairg of the city administered under
board, after months Of study and con-
sideration, has unanimously decided To
recommend to the City Council that all
of the boards, excepting the School
Board, be abolished and that commits
sion of three, with the Mayor as its ex
officio head, be provided for by legisls-
tive amendment to the city charter.
1t is proposed to model the commits
sion largely after the commissioners of
the District of Columbia and all of the
administrative functions OF the munich
pal government are to be left TO 1t.
The committee will also recommend
that the work of the police court be sep
arated from the duties of the Mayor in
order that he may give his full time to
other duties OF bis Office. There Ia
hardly a donbt but the recommendations
of the committee will prevail in both
branches OF the Council. The commits
sion cannot be provided for until the
General Assembly will amend the city
charter next winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

/, c. J. Rixey, President do solemnly swear
that the above is true statement of The inan.
cial condition Of the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation, located at Alexandria,
in the State Of Virginia, at the close of bust,
mess oil the 22nd day Of August, 1907, to the
best Of my knowledge and belief
G. j. RIXEY, President.
Correct-Attest:
III. BLADDER,
GEO. 8. FRENCH, Direetore
JOHN P. RoaIs son, ~ irfs
State of Virginia, City of Alexandra;
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10Th
day of Sci Timber, 1907.
FRANCIS +. MARBURY,
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires May s, 1902
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
MARRIED.

At the residence Of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. W. Wildt, on September 18th, by
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, Of Grace Cburh.
Miss LILA A. WILDT, TO Mr.. CHESTER
A. GWIEN, Of Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

To check a cold quickly, get from your
druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets call.
ed preventics. Druggists everywhere are now
dispensing Preventics, for theS are not only
sole, but decidedly certain and prompt. Pre-
ventics contain no Quinine. no laxative.
nothing harsh or sickening. Taken at the
'Ineeze stage" Preventics will prevent Pneu-
monia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, etc. Hence the
name. PreventicS. Good for feverish child.
rem. As Preventics 26c, Trial boxes &c.
sold by F.. s. LesdbesteT * Cons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

THE London Church Missionary So
ciety has received information that 1t is
estimated that 1000, 900 persons per-
ished by famine in KisDg-Su and neigh
boring provinces during the first six
months of this year. The starving peo'
pie have been reduced to subsiSting on
leaves and grass, and are even eating
white clay. There are many chronic
compainers and murmurers in this
country, most of whOse earnings are
superinduced by annOyanceS and not
serious calamities, which beset some
other chimes. Those who read the above
instead of being active in propsgating
the seeds of discomfort, should render
thanks that their lot has been cast ia q
land he inhabitants of which have been
blessed in basket and store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
NIB. Harlow
&c.,, Inc.,
ll9 South Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Va.
ITO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF the Nc.
L LACHLEN REAL ESTATE and LOAN
COHpANX.

You and each Of you are hereby notified
that the hoard Of directors of this company
have called meeting Of the stockholders
thereof TO be held at the principal Office of
the company, No. l23 south Royal street.
Alexandria, Va, at the hour Of eleven o'clo
a. m, on TUESDAY, the 9Th day Of October,
1907, TO take actio upon resolution adopted
by the board Of directors Of said company on
the nineteenth day of September, 1907, which
said resolution is as follows:
R,solyel, That it is advisable 10 so
amend, modify All change the charter
Of this compsny that the first paragraph
or article thereof shall read aud be as
follows:
First The name Of the company
shall be hcLachlen Banking Corporation,
aud its existence shall be perpetual"
And for consideration Of such other business,
if any. az may be legally brought before aud
pessed upon by said meeting.
By order OF the board ofdirectors.
A. N. MCLACHLEN. Secretary.
sep2l I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

James Kelly, the Oldest resident OF
Rochester, N. Y, died there this morn
ing. aged 104 years. He was born in
Augnstin6n, county DOwp, Ireland, and
came TO this country in lS4l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

TODAY occurs the autum nal equinox.
when the days and nights are Of equal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

Angelo Sarto, brother of Pope Plus,
died yesterday at Msniua, Italy. He
was country postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23
FINANCIAL.
Statement of the Financial Condition
OF THE
VIRGINIA SAFE DEPOSIT And
TRUST CORPORATION

At Alexandria, in the State of Virginia, at
the close of business August 22nd, 1907,
made to the State Corporation Commission
RFSOTRrES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-23

Georgetown. Sep. 2i.-Whsat 7s0s.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-27
San Pedro Shipping
BY Associated Press.

BY ASSOcIaIeu FIesS.
SAN PEDRO, April 26.-Arrived: Steam
er Signal, Capt Sears, from Eureka
steamer Coos Bay Capt. Zeeh, from San
Francisco; steamer Balboa, Capt. Bur-
meister from Columbia river.
Sailed: Steamer Casco, Capt. Ahlin, for
Columbia river; steamer Alcatras Capt.
Frederickson, for Columbia river; schoon-
er w. l.. Smith, Capt. Ross, for Ballard.
The schooner Balboa, which arrived this
morning brings $4,000 feet of lumber TO.
the San Pedro Lumber company.
The steamer Coos Bay, from San
Francisco, brings a cargo of wheat and
general merchandise.
The National Lumber company has put
a large gang to work on the new yards it
is constructing at East San Pedro. AS
soon as the foundations for the piling
space are completed and alleys are con-
structed an additional mill will be erected.