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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Attemnted Double Suicide.

Springfield, Msss., Nov. IA couple
who registered as R. Kerwan and wife
we're victims of double shooting at
a. On. today 10 q room in the Highland
Hotel. Both were wounded by shots
from q 32.cslibre revolver. From what
can be learned tho woman fred the tirst
shot in an attempt at suicide. The
bullet took effect in the breast. Her
companion then ssizsd the smoking re-
volver and Inflicted similar wound 10
his own body. Night clerk Melaschowsky
at the sound of shots rushed to the third
Aoor. The couple lay upon the ho'r
With gaping wounds over their hearts
The police we're summoned Immediately
aud officers were quickly on the spot.
The policemen asked the couple, both
of whom we're conscious. who had bred
the frat shot. 81 did," 1t is alleged the
womsn said.
The man, It Is said, told the officers
that he had taken the revolver from bis
wife's hand and fred the shot In his
own body. The shots had been fred at
such close range that the clothing oil
bo'h WIS scorched. According to the
story told tho police by Kerwan the
gomsn was his wife. Mrs. Kerwan de.
clared to the police that her husband had
been told by bis physician tbst he could
not live. II didn't want to live sl)ne,
said Mrs. Kelwap, "snd so 1 shot my.
.elfD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01

Twenty MILLION DOLLARS was estl-
mated today TO be the lesss possible losa
caused to date by the telegrsphers' strike.
Chairman Konenksmp made this state
ment for the executive board OF the Com
nsrcial Telegrsphers' Union in Chicago
last nigh,
Fifteen thousand men and women
have been on strike for nearly three
months. The loss in wages alone has
b,eu 81, 225, 900. The loss in receipts
to the Telegraph companies is about
S.. 900, 900 One cost of the strike u
the Western Union has been the shrink
age almost to the vanishing point OF a
surplus Of $l7, 600, 900. The Postal mas
spent q surplus Of $4,000 900. The
greatest loss to both companies has been
10 the value of their stocks. The West
ern Union stock of $3.50, 600, 600 dropped
rs Der cent. Postal stock went from 145
to below so. Both companies have lost
prestige they will never regain. Inc
public has been inc0nvenie BEYOND
money values. The gain to the strikers
has bean in education.
Napoleon Bonspsrte 10 order to make
an excuse for his disastrous Eastern
campaign pretended that science had
pro6ted b. his enterprise. Chairman
Koneukamp says the strikers have gain
cd 10 education. He may msao they
arr D ,orer but wiser BY their experience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
RIOT IN NORFOLK.

A riot last night 10 the "black belt''
o. Norfolk required the efforts OF Police
Captain Ca,hriell and twenty reserves to
quell. One negro, Lei Wilson, was kill.
ed, and half dozen other negroes aud
two policemen, Godfrey and Martin,
were injured.
While Godfrey and Martin were pass
ing down Princess Anne aveuue they
heard cries of "Murder /" from a negro,
who was being chased by Lei Wilson,
who had knife 10 his hand. Wilson
was about to plunge the knife into bis
victim when the officers interfered. VIII
son picked up a broken bottle, with
which he struck Martin.
He then ran toward Godfrey with the
knife still in his hand. Godfrey called
on him to halt, and, the negro refusing,
the policeman fred, the bullet passing
through Wilson's heart.
A great crowd of negroes, men and
women, at once swarmed around the
officers, threatening to kill them. The Of
Hcers were struck with brickbats, spikes,
and other missiles. They used their
night sticks vigorously, and had succeed
ed 10 laying ont half dozen men when
the reserves, in response to an alarm
that had been turned in, arrived on the
scene. They formed q flying wedge,
went through the riotous mob, rescued
The two sorely pressed officers. and put
the negroes to fight after making many
arreaia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Virginia News.

Thomas Chapman, one Of the Oldest
residents OF Frederick county, died at bis
home at Relief Wednesday night, sged
eighty-ihree years.
The City Council of Fredericksburg
has adopted rate Of 81 per thousand
feet of gas to consumers in thst city here
after The price has been $l.25,
A message from Lebanon states that
James Price shot and killed J. 81.
Rhodes yesterday afternoon, and then
escaped. No information regarding The
cause of the killing was available last
night.
Frederick Boxwell, son Of Charles
Bowel, for many years manager OF
Rosemont Stock Farm, at Benyvile,
died suddenly Wednesday while at work.
Heart disease was the cause, Mr.. Box
we'll was 6fty-four years of age.
Following the dealh, at Sewers, Sun
day, of Merritt Underwood and the mar
risge Wednesday Of his widow to man
from West Virginia, the charge of MUIR
der has been brought against the won'
an and her husband. They we're arrest
ed yesterday as they we're leaving Sewers.
At Boydton, Meckleuburg county, the
suit of Mrs. Ida M. Allen against the
Southern Railway for $50, 900 for in
juries sustained 10 8 wreck on said road
on the 18Th of Angus, 1906. near South
Hill, was brought TO close Tuesday
night. Ihe jury returned verdict plac-
ing the damages at ~, 900. An appeal
will be taken.
Though in precarious condition and
with almost every chance against her,
Mrs. ]. E. Patterson, the young woman
who was accidentally shot by her sister,
Mrs. L. M. Mcdonnell, in Richmond,
Tuesday night, has Issued a statement
10 which she fully exoneratss the latter
from any criminal intenl Of purpose to
do her an injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Strike Ordered.

London, Nov. 1.-The advisory CON-
mittee of the railway employees union
adopted resolutions this afternoon call
ing on The executive board to order a
strike on all English lines. The date Is 10
be fixed by the executive committee. The
men demand higher pay and shorter
hours, and have just completed refer
eudum vote on the question Of strike.
The railroad directors say compliance
would wipe all profits on many liues.
They cannot concede the walkout will
tie up transportation throughout Fog
lsud. About 25e, 900 men will be in
volyed. They ara provided with a csm-
paign fund of more than 81 900, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
The Penn,yIyania Dividend.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. The Penn
sylysDis Railroad today declared the
usual semi-arnual dividsnd of 3 IL per
cent.
While the dividend was maintained
President McCres is authority for the
declaration that 10 view Of the unsatis-
factory outlook for raising new capital
10 1908 it will be necessary for the road
not to begin any new work or commit
itself 10 any new capital requirements
except those needed to economically
handle traffic.
This meaps work will not even be
pushed on the New York tunnel extern
sion or other incompleted improvement
has vigorously as had been done. II is
hoped, however that tunnel WORK can
be continued and steel for the new term
insl 10 New York erected without great
delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
The Dlsappsara Of Hitchcock.

New York, Nov. l.--Police Commits
siouer Bingham expects TO receive re-
port today by wireless from the captain
Of the steamship Msjesic as to whether
RAYMOND Hitchcock, the missing in
d cted comedian, is on board, andithe
commissioner expressed great doubt as
t. whether be could be extradited If be
is on the ship.
TIE charge Of criminal assault, the
CHEF charge against Hitchcock, Is not
exlraditable from England.
If be should be extrsdited on any
other charge, he could be tried only on
lhs charge for which be Is extradited.
Ia such event if he should be cleared OF
the charge on which eItradition was
made, no other charge could be prose-
cutsd against him until ample oppor-
tunity is given for him to return 10
Englaud.
Ia view of these facts, the wireless
message from the captain OF the Ma
site is awaited With much eagerness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Reboes of Halloween.

Chicsgo, November l.--Olive oil,
-four and water paste and other
remedies we're in urgent demand
at the VansJon Pol ce Ststion Ibis morn
ing, where IL Northwestern University
student. were nursing bruises and burns
received in their annual halloween raid
on Heck Hall last tight. Eight "Theo.
los les" are recovering from the shock OF
a sudden bath 10 Lake Michigan which
they took at the bequest OF squadron
Of attacking party who captured them
a. they emerged 10 give battle. The
Theological Students were looking for the
rush" Great quantities OF water were
KEEP. boiling ard no were laid from the
tanks to The windows, where the streams
we're directed with telling effect. The
ferceness Of the battle caused DR.. Little,
vice pie.dsut of the Garrett Biblical
institute, to call the police. When
tho "cops" arrived they, too, came 10
or their share Of the hot water before
y Theologia1s recognized them as a
Z .liet party. The University authorities
aill prosecute the thirteen students un-
der aTrtat,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
New York Stock Market.

New York, November 1.--Announoemen
of the declaration Of the regular Pennsylvs.
MIA Railroad dividend was followed by an sd
vance of II in the stock at the opening Of the
stock market. Elsewhere price movement
were irregular. The general list, however
showed a steady underione. The market
ruled quiet all the first hour with the only
feature the buying back of stocks that were
sold on the predictions Of disaster current in
The last hour of yesterdays trading.
The market continued quiet and without
feature after the first hour, but a midd J
prices were generally slightly above yester.
days closing. Call money was easy and
end banks credits could be obtained at the
rates from 10 to 20 per cent. Commission
houses with extensive branch systems stated
that their business has been brought to som-
plete standstill by the conditions Of domestic
exehQnOe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
SENTENCE COMMITTED.

The Berlin correspondent of the Lop-
don Standard says that the Grand Duke
of Baden, acting on the advice Of the
minister of justice, has decided to CON-
mute the sentence of death passed on
Karl Has, formerly professor OF Roman
law at George Washington University,
District of Columbis, for the murder OF
Frau Molitor, his mother.in-law, to
penal seryilude for life. This decision
is regarded IS being based on the view
that the evidence sdduced at the trial
was not sufficient to justify Hau's exc
cution. Moreover, the grand duke,
having just succeeded to the throne, does
not with to begin his reign BY signing 8
death warrant. Hsu will shortly be re-
moved to the penal settlement at Bruch-
sal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
HITCHCOCK HEARD From.

Raymond Hitchcock passed through
North Adams, Mass, with two COM
panious on the Harlem Express tina
reached that city at 2:2S O'Clock Thurs
day afternoon, and took the trolley t
Bennington, with the evident intention
of getting to Osnada by the quickest
route. The fact is vouched tor by 6
New York man, who was on the train
and recognized the actor. 1t is said that,
with with two companions, Hitchcock
boarded the S:45 train Wednesday morn
ing from New York, on the Harlem
division of The New York Central. They
gave the conductor tickets for Spring
field, and seemed surprised when told
that they were on the wrong train.
Hitchcock then asked the nearest
route to Manchester or Rutland, w.,
and was told to go through to North
Adams and tske the trolley to Benning-
ton. Thereupon the three paid cash
fares to the conductor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
The Mutiny at vIadlvostok

vladiyostok, Nov. The crew of
the torpedo boat destroyer Skory was not
alone 10 Wednesdays muIinY. The
Skory, Trevoshny snd Ssrdity hoisied
the red flag simultaneously.
On the Skory the commander was
slain and the other officers overpowered.
The entire crew of fifty we're included
In the uprising aud the fighting wss
brief.
There we're loyal sailors, however, on
the destroyers TreVosbny and Serdity,
who rushed 10 their officers assistance.
Tbs fight WAS desperate for time, but
the loyalists we're victorious.
But TOR the delay the Skory would
have been sent to the bottom almost inl-
media'ely. The battle on The Trevoshny
and the 5erdi.y gave the third destroyer
time to steam from the quay into the
harbor, however, and to FIRE repeatedly
into the toWn.
The damage to the ci'y vas far greater
than the military su,h rites have hither-
10 permitted to become known. Many
Of the largest buildings were party de-
nolished by he shells. The extent OF
the loss Of life is concealed by the COM
mandment, but lar. number Of SOL
diers and civilians are Known to have
been killed or wounded.
Many oflhe mutinters committed sui
eide before the Skory reached shore.
The number killed 10 attempting
landing was comparatively small, the
crew having been almost shot to pieces
or blown ioto the air by the time the
boat reached the beach.
The survivors among the mutiueers on
the Trevoshny and 5erdity are under ar
rest and all will probably be shot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
From Washington

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Responses of national banks to the
Treasury Departments recent appeal fer
more circulating medium continued to
reach the Comptroller of the Currency
today by mail, wire and by long distance
telephone. Up to noon several hundred
kilograms of inquiry had been received.
1t ia estimated that at the present rate OF
responses, not less than $40, 900, 900 ad-
ditional will be put in circulation within
week 10 the localities where the de-
mand is now most pressing. Treasury
ofiicials, however, point out that there
must be 10 relaxing. Mary times hist
amount is desired. The present furry
may be met by two score millions, but II
is deemed advisable to greatly increase
the sum, so as to obviste the necessi' y
of shifting government money already
in public repositories to the aggregate Of
over 5000, 900, 900. Although The re-
cent furry in New York city is almost
considered SO closed incident" 1t is 9
fact that the customary exchange OF
credits and currency between the Me-
tropolis aud leading cities, has not yet
been restored. The result has been a
curtailment of trade throughout the
country. Every effJrt IS beiog difected
by Treasury offi:islS and leading fnan-
ciers TO cure this attack Of partial pa
rslysis.
There was loss to the pension roll o.
.105 survivors of the civil war during
the month of September, according Il
figures made public today by Commit
sioner of Pensions Warner. The mum
Der of pensions on September 80. wal
964, 8l5, q net decrease Of 1898 from
AugusPs record. Of the total, GAO, 63s
were civil war survivors. Deaths among
the veterans numbered 2, 26l during the
month, but the names Of 1859 were
added to the rolls.
Paul Morton, head Of the Equitable
Life Assurance Association and former
Secretary OF the Navy, was present at to-
days Cabinet meeting. The suppositior
is that he told the President and his ad'
yissrs all about the financial situation il
New York. 81 believe that every day
DOW bring US nearer to better times.
he said, after be left the Presidents OFF,
CT. Aud added that he thought thu
" Orst was over.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Allen, a white
woman, aged 50 years. of Clifton, Va,
was found wandering about the streets
today in dszed condition. When cues
toned, litils could be learned from her
Rev. J ames Blake, Of Christ Church,
George towr, took the old lady in charge
until relatives can be heard from.
Leaders 10 nstiopal finance are de-
termined that when Congress meets il
shall, if possible, be induced to establish
great central bank of issue.
1t is asserted here that the statements
issued showing balance Of trade in fav'
or of this country are false aud that as
matter of fact the United States is in
debtfd to Europe to the extent OF slO4,'
900, 000.
Secretary Tsft's retirement from the
field as a Presidential candidate is de-
clared by many here to be probability
and that President Roosevelt will again
b. the candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Telegraph Companies, Denial.

New York, Nov. l.-Oficers Of botb
the Western Union snd Postal Telegraph
companies today took vigorous exception
to a statement of their loss incurred
during the operators strike, as set ont
10 a statement by Chairman Konen.
kamp, Of the telegraphers' union in
Chicago. Denial was made that there
has been a slump in their stock such as
KoneDksmp described. While their
shares have fallen Of a little, officers of
both c1mpsuie, said this was due to the
fiaancial troubles which have carried
down all stocks. Kopenksmp's state
men,s that the Western Union has prsc-
tcally e1h ,us!ed surplus ofS17, 900, 600
and that the Postal has spent its surplus
of So, 900, 900, were also denied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Verdict for 10000

New York, Nov. IA verdict fol-
s46e, 900 was returned in the Supreme
Court today against Joseph Ramsay,
former president of the Wabash Rail.
road, In favor OF John s. Jones, 6nan.
cier and coal land operator, growing out
of the famous Ksnawhs coal lands in
Ohio. Jones claimed that Ramsay OBJ
tsiued options Of so 600 acres Of coal
lands in southern Ohio which the KG-
nswha syndicate was to take over he
sued for money paid by bin for lands
and balance for commissions, expenses
and interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Fire In Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. IA panic,
other than financial, occurred in the
heart of the Wsll street of Pittsburg this
morning, whea FIRE broke out In the
Shannon building at s26 Fourth avenue.
The asmes were confined to the top or
sixth floor and we're under control short
ly after the arrival of engines responding
to the second alarm. The los, will prob
ably be about so. 900. A match or
Lighted cigar thrown into waste paper
basket is said to have started the fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Kidnapped BY Black Hand.

Palomo, Italy, Nov. members Of
the Malta have kidnapped the IL and l9
year oil daughters OF rich msnufactur.
er here, aud notified the parents that
both young women will be killed unless
heavy ransom is paid for them.
The two girls were suatched from Their
mothers side on one of the principal
streets Of PaIomo last evening, hustled
into carriage driven away. The first
communication came from The kidoap-
pers today. The police are securing the
entire city and vicinity, but thus far
without clues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Pleas for Dry Sunday.

Chicago, Nov. l.-Pless for a "dry
Sunday for Chicago" will be made by
1900 or 1900 pastors Of Chicago In as
many churches Sunday, November "a,
recognized IS "World's Temperance
Sunday" in many Of the churches. The
petition to the pastors is signed by
officers of - churches, temperance, law
aud order and improvement associations
which are federated with the Chicago
law and order lesgue. Ii Is said an ct.
fort will be made to spread the move
ment throughout the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Knoxville DfY.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. l Knoxville
is dry today. Last night was easily the
most evenly halloween in the history oil
the city. At midnight the 1l5 saloons
and wholesale liquor houses closed their
doors, for at that hour the new city
charter for Knoxville went into effect,
and by its provisions sal0oOs cannot
longer exist in this city. The sales Of
liquor yesterday literally cleared many
saloons Of their stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Djschar0Ino Steel Workers

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. The Penn
sylyauia Steel Works, one of the largest
concerns 10 the country, began laying OF
employees today. The exact number dig
missed is not known, bu. rumor has II
that a considerable number of hands
we're let out. Scarcity OF work for the
employees is given as the cause Of dis
cbafgss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
VIII Bring Suit.

Berlin, Nov. 1.-The states attorney,
who has hitherto refused to bring pre-
ceedings FgsiDst Editor Maximilisn
Harden, OF the Zun.iunft, for the latter''
attack on General Count Won MolIke
AID other * nights ofthe Round Table, "
has finally consented TO bring suit sgsinsl
the editor before bench Of fiFe judges.
He is said to have reached the decision
as a result of representations that Won
Moltke was not given a fair chance TO
submit all his evidence at the libel trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01

Uncle Remus's Magazine for Noyem.
Der has been received from It's publish
era in Atlanta. The magazine shows
great Improvement, geographically AZ
otherwise, 10 each number and Its circu-
lstion is becoming widespread. Joel
Chandler Harris, the editor, contributes
this month an ingenious, Whimsical ed
torial, an "Uncle Remus' story, and, as
"Mr. Sanders" discusses modern bust
ness methods. "The impending crisis,
fifty years AFTER" "From the New York
viewpoint" "a glance 10 passing" and
"The theatrical season. are articles Ct
interest. Don Marquis reviews new
books and the fiction and verse are
above the average.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
A Hard Debt to Pay.

81 owe debt of gratitude that can never
be paid of :" writes g. s. Clark Of Westfeld,
Iowa, "for nay rescue from death, By DR.
Kings New Discovery. Both lungs were 50
seriously affected that death seemed immi.
seut, when | commenced taking New Dis
covery. The ominous dry, hacking cough
suit before the first bottle was used, and two
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colds aad all throat ano lung complaints.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Reports Exaggerated.

Newbokhsrs, Turkestau, Nov. L.
Late sdvices from the vicinity Of Kara
tsgb indicate previous reports of the
loss of life by the mountain slide upon
tho town to have been much exaggerated.
About one-third of The town escaped
destruction nod the number Of killed
will probably not exceed few hundred.
The survivors are without food or shelter,
hnvever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Killed by discharged Workman.

Rome, Nov. /. - Director Eorico
Sssmpon. of large factory at Mona,
ihs Pope's favorite nephew, has been
shot dead By discharged workman.
Pope Plus has been Informed of the
tragedy and is inconsolable. The muir
derer was arrested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Rate Conference

Atlanta, Georgis. November L.
For the purpose of agreeing on com
promis rate of 2 1-2 or 2 ga cents PEI
mile, Governors Smith, OF GeOrgis
Glenn OF North Carolina, and CommeI
of Alabama, are 10 secret conference to
day discussing state aud interstate rail
Z. al passenger rate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-11-01
Records Stolen,

Chicago, Nov. Secret correspond
e1ce between Attorney General Bona.
parte and District Attorney Sims, con
corning the John r. Walsh Bank failure
case, is reported missing and chic
stenogrspher Eta Mclean and A. B.
G)rdee have been arrested charged with
conspiracy to steal government records.