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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14

shot himself, the other having been
taken away from him, and because the
act was committed in the presence OF
seyersl of his fellow oficers, there were
o pumber Of startling rumors in circul6-
ton, one OF them being to the effect that
he wa, MORALLY wounded in duel over
q girl. The message of Capt Badger
seems to dispose of these sensational re-
ports. He announces, however, that be
has appointed beard Of Inquiry which
will make a thorough investigation into
the affair and report to the department..
The use of the mails have been de-
MED the Press Publishing Company, Of
Boston, and L. N. CushmsD, manager.
The publication, a mail order journal,
offered twenty FIVE thousand diamond
rings to increase circulation.
The new director Of the mint, Frank
A. Leech, of San Francisco, took charge
of his Office today.
While walking along the B. x Q. Railroad
tracts near Florida avenue and N street,
north west, this morning, Beinrd Ayrnes, q
white boy IL yaers old, was struck by tram
ard probably fatally injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
President McCrea's Statement.

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. IA Financial
circles here are discussing a startling
statement by President James McCrea,
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, that there
is no programme for contemplated ex-
tensions aod improvements on Pennsyl-
vania lines. President McCrea said
"For certain reason investors feel
such lack of confidence in the situation
that they appear unwilling to supply
capital for developing railroads and
other industries"
There have been intimations that con-
linuons suti-rsilrOad agitation by Pres
ident Roosevelt. might cause a change 10
the plans for railroad extensions. No
other railroad president representing
snch vast interests as does Mr.. McCrea,
however, has thus far come forth with
such bold assertion regarding the
present situation. President McCrea de-
cined to go into any extended inter-
ole -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
LETTER TO GEO II RUCKER
Alexandria. Virginia,

Dear Sir: This happened seven years sgO.
A man, having three little poultry houses,
bought one gallon Of each Of two paints to paint
them; paid $3.50 for one and $i.75 for the
other, Is cents difference.
The $3.50 gallon painted one house, the
Sl.75 gallon painted the other two houses.
rhs cost Of the paint was first house SLIGO;
second house Sac; third house 71c.
But painting goes with paint, and it costs
as much to pant one paint as another, about
$3.50 a gallon.
The painting Of one of those houses with
SLIGO paint cost the same az that Of the other
two with 81 rs paint; 1880 ID ference $l.75
house same way a. the 20 cents.
Four years ago, he painted that first little
house again, same paint-he wanted 10 know
what the cost of keeping house well-painted
really is. The other two houses didat need
Last Year he painted all three little houses,
same paints IS at first AMI reckoned his cost
TO date of beginning the job.
The first little house had cost IS. 10 twice, or
5000, and was ready 10 paint again; the
seccni two houses had cost IS 20, and were
ready to paint again.
That is: saving Is cents gallon made one
house cost twice as much AZ the other two
houses, besides the fuss Of an extra paint JOB
in three years.
The $l.75 paint was Deyoe.
This tale is made-up Of thousand expert
tnces. DevOe is always the paint that takes
less gallons, costs less money, wears longer,
le g fuss. And the cost Of DevOe is about ons-
furth Of the cost ola pint that doubles the
gallons.
SO F w DRvoE & Co.
p. Sc s. Leadbeater & Sons sell our
paint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
investigating Standard Oil.

New York, Oct. IA. II. Brain
ard, controller of the Standard oil Com
pany, who has been absent from bis
duties for six months on sick leave, wss
today called in the government suit to
dissolve the Standard Oil Company oil
New Jersey, the parent body of the
Standard, to testify about records OF the
company. He is 10 poor physical con-
dition and could throw little light on
disputed points. Brainard, testified he
krew of nothing Of $22, 600 loans to ou''
side interests made by the Standard OF
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
ElOners Found.

London, Oct. l4-Mr. and Mrs. @.
B. Richie have confirmed reports that
they have found Samuel Clarkson and
Miss Helen Maloney in London. The
young couple did not call on the Ritchies,
but were found by the latter. Clarkson,
Miss Malouey and the Ritchies are now
stopping at the same hotel. They re-
fuse to see any one or to make any state
ment beyond the one given out by the
Ritchies admitting that the clippers have
been found. Mrs. Richie is Miss Ma
lOneY's sister.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
We Also Show a Splendid
Collection of
American Costumes
Wraps, and Waists,
Tbs handsome and latest copies and
adaptations of European idea by Ameri-
cas- mos! famou, and exclusive tailors.
Third hoo:- G s..
WOODWARD { LOTHROP.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

Electiug officers for the ensuing year,
and transacting many matters of Ma
sonic interest, the eighty-fflh coDclave
of The Graud Commsndery of Virginia,
Knights Templar, was brought to close
st the Masonic Temple in Norfolk on
Friday evening.
A new code of tactics was adopted
and commanders will be furnished with
copies thereof within the next sixty
days.
Sir Knights J. f. Alexander, j.
Thompson Brown and James f. Blanks
were named as committee to prepare
memorial of Most Eminent Grand Mas
ter Robert E. Wiiher, who died last
month in the S5.h year of bis age.
The officers chosen for the ensuing
year follow:
Rev. F. T. McFAden, Richmond,
Right Emiuent Grand Commander.
w. @. Stephenson, Roanoke, Very
Eminent Deputy Grand Commanded.
A. w. Traylor, Danville, Grand Gen.
eralissimo.
w. B. McChesney, Staunton, Grand
Captain General.
E. d. Hotchkiss, Richmond, Grand
Senior Warden.
A. NJ. Baker, Winchester, Grand Jun
ior Warden.
Rev. q. Ii. McFsden, Richmond,
Grand Prelate.
J. II. Fisher, Alexandra, Grand
Standard Bearer.
J. D. Oglesby, LyDchburg, Grand
Sword Bearer.
r. F. Taylor, Roanoke, Grand War
der.
J. A. Pampliu, Richmond, Grand
Capiain Of the Guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
Today's Telegraphic News.
The West Virginia Debt

Washington, Oct. 14.-Auother step
in the effort of the State OF Virginia 10
compel the State of West Virginia TO
paw one-third OF her indebtedness on
January l, 1861, was taken today when
Attorney General Msy filed for West
Virginia in the Supreme Court OF the
Uniied States that States answer TO the
bill. The amount of the debt was more
than $33, 900, 900
The Stale OF West Virginia acknowledg-
es 10 the answer her obligation 10 pay
portion of the debt, but slleges that one
third is too great proportion. 10 1861
it is pointed out, that portion OF Virginia
now comprising West Virginia was
largely undevelOped and that very
small portion of the public Indebtedness
was due to improvements in that section.
The attorney general says that the
counties now in West Virginia con.
tibuted their portion of taxes which
welt into the sinking fund for the re-
demption of the debt, but that these
taxes were not kept in tact after Virginia
secess d from the uuiou.
West Virginia AYERS in her answer
that her equitable proportion Of the In
deb edncss cannot be otherwise ascer-
tsiued than by the action Of the State OF
West Virginia through her Legislature,
as provided by her constitution, nor can
its liquidation be Otherwise provided for
than by a sinking fund of sufficient
amount to pay the accrued interest and
redeem the principal of whatever sum
may bs thus ascertsined within period
of thirty -four yesrs as likewise provided
in the constitution. Il was therefore
asked that the bill be dismissed, it being
claimed that the constitutional proyis-
ions acted as bar to the consideration
of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
EXERCISES AT JAMESTOWN.

Gathered around the ruined tower,
the lone sentinel of colonial times on
jamestown Island, several thousand
pilgrims of the General Convention Of
the American Episcopal Church, to-
gether with several representatives Of the
English church, on Saturday worshiped
God snd paid tribute to the memory OF
Robert Hunt and the men of the past
who laid the foundation 800 years ago
Of this American church, which today
numbers over one million.
-Four river steamers carried the crowds
TO jamestown Island, the delightful ssil
of 20 miles down the river being fea.
ture. The members of the convention
we're the guests of the Diocese Of South
ern Virginia. The woman's auxiIisry
Of The general mission board also enter
tanned a party. A megsphone was in
stalled on each steamer, the points of
interest aud the historic old Virginia
homsiesds on the route being pointed
out and their histories related. Lunch
con was served on each boat. Several
orchls'rss furnished music on The way
down the river.
The services OR the island we're con-
Quoted in the cburchyard adjoining the
famous old ruined church tower. The
services consisted in the celebration Of
the Holy Communion, followed by de-
yotio1al exercises 10 commemorstion OF
the three hundredth anniversary of the
establishment. of the Episcopal Church
liz America.
The services we're very impressive. A
large area OF the old island was covered
BY the assembled crowds.
Nd pomp or display marked the occs-
sion, bat the simple service of Evening
Prayer was said, with eloquent addresses
by the Bishop Of Massachusetts,, the
Bishop Of Georgis, add the Rev. DR..
Randolph Harrison MeKim, of Wash
ington, the president OF the House of
Deputies.
The presiding bishop, the Bishop Of
Honolulu, the Bishop Of Virginia, the
Bishop of Southern Virgins, and the
Cosdjdtor Bishop of Southern Virginia
took part in the services, while splen-
did choir from Norfolk led in singing
the solemn music Of the church. Bishop
R.ndolph introduced the speakers IN
his usual graceful and polished mSDner.
On account OF The jamestown pill
grimsge there was no session of either
bouse of The General Episcopal Conven-
ton On Saturday.
The Richmond Episcopal pulpits were
filled BY The visiting bishops and clergy
men yesterday morning and lsst night.
The House of Deputies has announced
that it will hold night ses'ions during
the rtmsining lie OF the convention, In
order TO facilitate The mess Of business
yet to receive the attention Of that body.
The second great public missionary
association meeting Of The conven-
tion was beld in Sc. Psups Church last
night. Bshop Anderson, of Chicago,
pres:ded. AidreseI we're made by
Bishop Pauld:ng, of salt Lake, on ''The
work of The church in Mormon COM
muoi'ies and mining csmrs;" Bishop
K se'ick, OF Honolulu. on "WheIe the
f s. snd West meet at the Crossroads
4 lie Pac f." aid by B shop V.cksr,
OF Rhode I'land, on emissions, the
measurer Of CHRISTIAN vitality" The
building was crowded to ils capacity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
Train Saved by a Priest.

Aubenas, France, Oct. l4-About 200
passengers of an express train, south
bound out OF Aubenas, were saved today
by the bravery OF parish priest who
threw his body across he rails to force
the engineer to stop short Of spot
where thirty yards of track had been
washed away by food. The engineer
disregsrded the priests first signals,
thinking him insane, but later applied
the brakes when the man fell across the
track 10 front of the locomotive. Many
passengers we're hurled from their seats
and slightly hurt BY the suddenness
with which the train stopped, with the
wheels but few inches from the priest 4
hodv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14

AFTER THB American chip owners
had psrsiStenty refused the offer Of so
per cent. over the bids of their foreign
competitors, the Secretary of the Navy
on Saturday awarded contracts to the la
ter for carrying coal for the use Of the
Atlantic feet during The trip to the Pa
ci6c TIE contracts are merely for car
ryiug, however, and oil the coal to be
delivered is American coal, sll proposals
for the delivery of Cardiff coal having
been declined. This is case where The
American th'p owners "bit off their nose
to spite their face" but just why the
American coal barons should have been
paid their price over The lower bidders
il hsrd to explain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
Demo sstration by TeIegraphers.

New York, Oct. ii. "A police charge
ard two arrests broke up demonstra-
ton by striking telegraphers ia front Of
the Western Union building early today.
TIE unioniss, wearing big badges
with the word "Stick," assembled in
front of the building 10 accordance with
resolution adopted at yesterdays meet
ing calling for show of strength and
determination to hold out against the
telegraph companies.
Their appearance in front of the
Western Unions building gathered an
immense crowd ard blocked Broadway
for blocks. The commolion and shout
ing brought every one in the building to
the windows and started a rumor that
there was to be an attack on the strike
breakers.
Police charged the crowd and two men
both wearing telegrsphers' badges, were
arrested charged with disorderly conduct.
In front Of the Postal building the
strikers eontended themselves with
parading past on the opposite side Of the
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
CHICAGO THE CHAMPIONS.

Tbs Chicago National League base
ball team Saturday afternoon at Bennett
Park, Detroit, won the worlds cham
pionship, defeating the Detroit Amer
lean League team by score Of 2 to 0.
1t was the fourth successive victory for
the Chicago team in fas many days.
Each Chicago player will receive ST.
1878 as his share from the worlds
series. Each Detroit player is richer by
81, 150.49. The total receipts OF the
series of FIVE games, one Of which was
tied, was SOL, 1850.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
DEATH OF CAMPBELL sLEMP.

Il
OIL. Cimpb,ll Slemp, congressman
from the Ninth Virgins district, died
suddenly of angina pectoris ut his home,
at Big Stone GAP, yesterday. aged 20
years. 1t is believed the critical illness
of his wife, who is not expected to sur
vive = recent stroke of paralysis, hasten
ed the coDgressman's death. Col.
Slemp was the only republican congress-
man flom this State, and was the only
man to be elected for three successive
terms from his district. He succeeded
Judge w. II. Rhea, democrat, OF Bristol,
in the House. la his second race he
defeated Joseph Wysor, democrat, of
Pulaski, while he received big majority
over Robert Bruce, dem )crat, of Wise,
at the election last November. At the
beginning of the civil war he left college
to enlist in the Confederate ranks. He
was made captain of company Of l.
fantry from Leo county and later IVES
promoted 10 lieutenant colonel of the
Twenty.6rst Battalion. Another pre-.
motion elevated him to the plsce CT
colonel, with the command Of the Sixty =
fourth Virginia Regiment of Infantry.
He vas a member of the House of
Delegates in the Virginia legislature
from 1879 to 1888, and was candidate
for lieutenant governor on the ticket
with Gen. William Malone. republican
gubernatorial nominee in 1889. he vas
an eleclor 10 The Harrison convention of
1888 and the Mckinley convention Of
1896. His son, @. Bsscom Slsmp, of
Big Stone Gar, is the republican state
chairman, Virginia, being the youngest
state chairman in the United States.
Up to 1880 Col. Slemp WIS a demo-
crst. Ia 1879 be was elected a member
of the Virginia legislature, and was re-
elected, even after his change of poli!i-
cal faith, in 1881, but when be again
ran for the same Office, in 1888, he was
| defeated.
II WIS announced three months ago
that Congressman Slemp would not be a
csnd dste for another term. Those most
prominently mentioned TO succeed him
as the republican candidate are L. p.
Summers, collector Of internal revenue;
Davis F. Bailey, OF Bristol, and State
Senator J. @. NCell, of Lee county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
MONDAY Evening, OCT. "A, 1907
SINcE the frsl women haYa bad 10

SINCE the first women have bad to
besr Inc blame of The acts Of men. The
Interior, the Chicago organ OF the Pres
byte rian Church, in its issue Friday
explains tie cocktail incident at the resi-
drnce of Vice President Fairbanks, and
pisces the blame for the affair on the
shoulders of woman. The Iuterior
says:
A lady living near the Fairbanks home,
hrd an intimate friend Of the family
wvs about the house on that day, assist
Ing Mrs. Fairbanks in the arrangements
for The great company to be entertained.
In her judgment it was impossible to en-
iertsin The President Of the Uaited States
f.,i,gly without some beverage furnish
cd 10 give the spread the tone 10 which
sh believed be was accustomed, and on
be- .vn resp.rsi5ili'p she undertook to
i.pit lte svrposed omission. She
b., ,i1 ord '.l ihe Cocklsils from her
Lusi aDG's ciDv.
lis added hat ID, We Pns.leut knew
nothing OF The co;ks'ls mil :; came to
tie table. The fusa csu al b aervine
OF cocktails at the en,ertsism ut given
the President is more than ridiculous,
BIZ; il any blame was attached TO tie in.
cidcut, Why i! should be placed upon g
woman lie more than passing strange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
CO.RRCEIVER APPOINTED.

On motion of former Judge @. E.
Nicol, of Prince William, representing
R. Henry Phillips and certain other
minority stockholders in the Washing
ton, Arlington and Falls Church Rail
way Company, Judge Edmund Waddill,
it,, sitting as the United States Circuit
Court for the Eastern District of Vir-
GINA, in Richmond Saturday Afternoon
named Mr.. Park Agnew, of Alexapdris,
as co-rsceiver for the company, with
Major Charles Fl. Hiue, the original
receiver.
The motion was vigorously opposed
BY Messrs. K. Walton Moore and John
8. Barbour, of Fairfax, counsel for the
majority stockholders, and was strongly
advocated by judge Nicol.
The latter did not nominate any one
to the court fer co-receiver, but simply
asked that a disintertsled party of good
business qualifications be named. Judge
Waddill scceded to the petition of Judge
Nicol, and upon bis own motion named
Mr.. Agney. Judge Nicol represented
four tenths of the stakeholder, who
claimed that their Interests should be
looked after by co-receiver.
An interesting feature of the hearing
was the announcement 10 open court BY
Mai. Charles Hine, OF Vienna, recently
appointed receiver, that he will have to
tender his resignation IS such. He ex'
plainsd, however, that be will continue
to serve for the remainder Of this month,
and Judge Wsddill stated that he will
name Msj. Hines successor later.
In presenting his petition nr. Phillips
stated that he is the owner of four-'enth'
of the stock of the railway company.
Msi. HiDe WIS recently appointed re-
ceiver upon the application of William
FL. CLARK, trustee for the creditors hold
ing demand note 10 the sum of SCI 900,
secured by deed Of trust executed
July "a The trust was executed about
three weeks after the accident On the
line OF the railway 10 Alexandria county.
The claim was made in open court Sat-
urday that the assets Of The company
total 1870, 900.
Mi. Hine, it is said, had declared bis
intention not to serve as receiver il he wss
to be hsmpered in any way. It's also sat
ed lh,t Judge Nicol, representing
a syndicate supposed to be closely
related to the Old Dominion railway re-
Gently offered TO assume all the indebt-
edness of T. Q W., A. and F. O. Railway,
pay all judgments growing out of the
wreck and pay $50, 900 in cash, but the
offer was declined. A syndicate of Viz
ginia people it is said also stands ready
to make an offer for the franchise at any
time.
Mr.. Aguew's many frieuds in this city
and vicinity will be glad to Learn Of his
appointment. He is in every way quail
fed to I'll the position and Judge Wsd-
dill made no mistake in his selection.
Mr.. Agnew today entered into bo1d
in the sum of $25, 900 before u S. Clerk
r. P. w. Garnet and will at once as
su ne the dulles of co-receiver Of the
road. The bond was given by the FL
deity and Deposit Company, of Mary
land, of which Mr.. Edward j. Fleming
is the Alexandris agent.
L, is said that after Judge Wsddiil
had nsmtd Mr.. Agnew as co-receiveI
Mej Hine reconsidered bis determine
on to resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14

ROBERT MATHER, vice president of
the Rock Island system, declared in q
speech at a Chicago banquet Saturday
That public belief in alleged perniciOus
practices by railfosd tflicials and uncer-
tsinty as 10 The extent Of regulation are
making railroad securities unstable.
This is true, and have not the sc.s of
maay railroad officials naturally induced
this belief Such being the case the
owners of the railroads should remove
the officers who iudulge in pernicious
prsciices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14

TEE papers Of that city state that the
present oyster season is the beat that
Baliroro hss experienced for many
years. Since its opening the number of
bugeyes aDd pungies arriving there
averages about thirty each day. All Of
these boats arc loaded down with oysters.
However, these papers say, though the
oysters arc good and plentiful, the kind
ihst are commonly called "sslect' are,
50 far, rather scarce, and for that reason
are selling for 81 busbel, rather high
price. Olher oysters are selling for 40
cents busbel. All Of the dealers say
that owing to the plentiful supply the
prices will decrease rs the season ad-
vsnces This will be good news for the
lovers Of oysters in these psrts, for prices
hereabouis are snd for some time past
have been sbnormslly high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
Strikes In Italy.

Turin, Italy, Oct. 14.-Turin is the
csnter of the Italian strike disturbances
today. Fierce rioting has already occur
red in several parts Of the city. There
are the grsvest fears of still greater vio-
leuce tonight. The outbreak came just
as the strike situation seemed to be
growing calmer. Announcement of the
governments decision to imprjsOn strik-
ing railway men concerned in the pas
few days disorders precipitated the
trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
From WASHINGTON
lCorIe, poudtnce Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, Oct. ii

tC Ie'pOudtBce Of the Alexandra Gazette. ]
Washington, Oct. IA
When the Supreme Court OF the
Uuited States convened today. after is
summer reese, Chief Justice Fuller En-
nouUctd from the bench that owing 10
The absence Of The President from the
CITY, the couit would forego lis usual
custpm of calling at the White House TO
psy its respects.
Thherst business transacted after the
admission OF 3S attorneys 10 the bar was
to recpive motion from the Depart
ment Of Justice submitting the report Of
Commissioner Msher on the Chattano oga
lyDchirg case. An additional motion
ts1 ST cut certain stipulation Of feet
regarding the lyUching Of Ed. johnson,
The ntgro, while bis case WI being heard
in the Supreme Court.
Superintendent Casrles J. Badger, Of
the naval academy, today report d to The
Navy Department that Second L,euten'
AMI james NUtIle Sutton, of the Marine
Corp, committed suicide there yester-
day. Because be had two reviewers on
BIS VersoD, with the secoI OF which ht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-10-14
Fire In Anarfmenf House.

New YORK, Oct. IA FIRE that did
not cause more than fifty thousand
dollars damage, drove from their apart
meD.s in the fashionable Yosemite apart
meut house on the southwest corner OF
Sixty-Second street aud Park avenue, a
score If well-known New York families
in their night garments. No one was
Injured although mos. of the inhabitants
were 10 a panic.