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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07
BROS
King and Pitt. SITS.
August
Clearance
SALE.

Our Annual August Clearance Sale
of Summer Merchandise is now in prog
ress, and will continue Until all summt
goods are disposed Of The prices have
been lowered to such an extent that a
suick clearance of summer merchandise
will soon be effected, so we would advise
early shopping, as some lines are limited
and will not last long at such low prices.
We can only n ention few of the god
bargains in this sale as follows:
Manhattan Shirts, Mems Under
wear, Mems Belts, Mems Hosiery,
Bath Robes, &c. Dress GiDghsms,
Dress Linens, Oalicoes, &afsts
Silks, Linoleum, Percales, Chill
dren's Caps. White Waists, Fancy
Cdrains, Dressing Sacques, Prin-
cess Dresses, Lace Waists, silk
Waists, Fancy Six Jumper Suit',
Fancy Psrssols, Wash Skilt', &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07

Children's Fire Lawn Dresses, black, blue
and red RIGGS on VIII te ground; low neck;
kimOno sleeves; tull plated skirts.
Sl95 each. Regularly $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07
special purchae Of Boys Separate Trous-
er', knickerhOcker tyle; excellent patterns;
sizes to Is
81 90 and 81 .25 pair.
Value, Sl.50 $L75, and 500.

A lot of Boys TX. & E." and TX. & s."
Madras Blou.es, in plain white end colored
effects; some have collars attached, others
laundered neck bands; sizes up to 10.
Special price, SOC each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07
DRY GOOD S.
Business Hours. s a. m. to 5 p. m.
Saturdays. 6 p. m.
O-C---O
MERINO UNDERWEAR
i'm a Great Sale.
Lot No. |

ComI ses Women's Fine Lisle Thread
Lace. tr. mined Vests; Ribbed Pantf,
lace trimmed or plain around b. tom
low neck; no sleeves; Ribbed Corat
Covers, high neck and short sleeves /;
Plain Gauza Vests; goods ranging in
pr ce from 25c to SOC. To go 12IC
NJ each ......., ESZ&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07

A lot Of Children's and Misses Fine Lawn
and Percae Jumper Dresses in blue, pink,
lavender snd green dots; kimono sleeves; full
plated skirts; finished with hOrder' same.
S295 each. Regularly $4.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07

There are many limitations of Dewitt
Carbolized Witch Hazel Sslve but jOst ont
original. Sold by w. F. Creighton d Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07

Girls Guimpes, of white India linon and
Persian lawn: some with high neck and long
sleeves; others with low Ieck and short
81, ewes; all nave hemstitchrd collars and
cuffs aud trimmings of embroidery, lace, and
fine tucks, sizes TO II.
SOC to Sl.25 each. Value, 75c to $l.50.
Third hJOr-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07

MASON'S p. l.. FRUIT JARS. Pints,
zoe dozen; quarts, 75c dozen; half gallons, 95c
dozen at j. g. MlLbURA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07
POTOrTAC ACADEr1Y

No. 2l2 North Washington Sueet,
Alexandria, Va.
The fortieth session viii commence Sep
tember l6, 1908. A full classical and mathe'
mstical course taught. Also French, Ger
man, Spanish, Bookkeeping and Typewriting.
Catalogues, giving full particulars, sent upon
application.
JOHN S. BLACKBURN,
.,s1 On IA Principal,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07

A good thing 10 use after washing your
hair--NICKLlN'S HAIR TONIC, % cents
Manufactured by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-07
During the fest'd term store will close at
o'clock; Saturdays att

Boys Wash Suits, white and colors, in
Russian ard sailor blouse style. A ] sizes.
Sl.65 each, Were 81 80, 1926 and 1896.
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Perfection EvAPoRATED APP5Es, s,PI LES just
eivsS ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
CAUTH0RA'S PLEA SUSTAINED
lDrs. Drcwry and Priddy Both Testify
Tiint He is Insnnf.
fSpeclal 10 The Times Dispatch.

Special 10 Jne IlIuch-pihDuttIs
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, February
y7.-Drs. w. r. Drewry, of Petersburg,
and A. s. Priddy, of Marion. went oil
the star. In behalf of the defense and
stated that in their opinion Frank
Cauthorn was insane now and DIT the
time he killed Mrs. Ada Jones, basing
their opinion on the fact that he was
the son of Intoxicated, reckless and
immoral parents, and had been reared
under the worst Influences; that he
was suffering from juvenile dementia,
form of diseased mind which i'm
PEELED him to the crime, and that he
did not have sufficient Will power to
resist the temptation. DR.. Drewry said
the mans insanity. he believed. began
several years ago, and he thinks 1t
will last lifetime. He thought Cau-
thorn practically incurable, and that
he should be locked UP In an insane
asylum. He has given the case more
study and attention than he has given
any case during his twenty-five years
connection with the State hospital.
There was plainly perceptible MUIR
mur of disapproval on the part of the
crowd when witness said he regarded
the prisoner as being insane.
The court gave seven instructions to
the Jury this afternoon. and the argu-
fnenL began at O.oU q ClOCh. CuHlIlOn-
wealth's Attorney r. 1. Roop opened
the case in forty-five minutes speech.
in which he contended that the law
presumed every man sane until the
contrary was proven to the satisfac-
ton of the jury He recited much of
the evidence to show that the prisoner
knew the nature and consequences of
his crime, and had sufficient will power
to restrain himself had he tried; that
the crime was only the usual sequence
of a'lustful infatuation for the wife OF
another, and seeing 1t impossible for
him to possess her, shot her, and that
he ought to receive the extreme PEN
atty of the law.
W. II. Colhoun, for the defense, made
an able and powerful plea for the
prisoner. He said that he had been
shown to be insane beyond all ques-
tion. and that it would be inhuman to
punish him. He contended that every
act and thought of the prisoner in
connection with the deed was IRA
tional: no sane man would have done
as he did.
Captain John r. johnson will speak
for the defense tomorrow, and Com
monwealth's Attorney r. 1. Roop will
close for the State. There is consider
able speculation on the verdict. some
expecting acquittal and some a hung
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
WAR SCARE IN RUSSIA

Situntlon Taken Seriously In All Cir
clcs, Country Probably Not Prepared.
ST. PETERSBURG, February H.
The alarmist reports Of the possibility
of hostilities between Russia and Tur-z
key, which have permeated all strata
of Russian society, haye assumed the
proportions. of veritahle war scare
to which the sensational press is de-
voting It's biggest head lines.
The situation is taken seriously, not
only in military circles. but also by
conservative politicians. M Guchkoff,
the leader Of the majority in the Dumn
announced his intention Tonight OF
raising at the next meeting OF the Com
mission Of National Defense the cues
tion of the nations readiness for war.
This, he believes is of the most vital
Importance. In view OF the news from
the Caucasus and all ports OF Europe.
He also proposes to interpolate the
Minister of Communications as to the
ability of the railroads, particularly
in Caucasus and Trans Caucasia. to
transport troops quickly to the south
ern and southwestern frontiers,
The Dumn, according to NJ. Guchkoff.
will be guilty OF criminal negligenco
liz 1t permits the county again to he
drawn into war for which ii la VIII oily
8unprspared. The surest means to
avoid q, rupture, he said, il SER serious
preparation for any eyentuality. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
IMPRISONED IN MINE
Twenty-Eight Men Caught in Coliiery,
but Believed to BE Alive.

POTTSVILLE. PA, February H.
Twenty-eght miners were imprisoned
In the Midvalley Colliery, near Mount
Carmel, this morning by the breaking
of dam Of water, which had formed
in drift, which had caused rush of
mud into gangway where the men
were at work. All day long a party
of rescuers endeavored to reach the
entombed men, and shortly after 6
o'clock tonight they were given en-
couragement by sounds Of digging from
the inside. Later a shot was also
heard, Indicating that the men were
at work to effect their own rescue and
balso giving assurance that the air Is
good.
Among the men entombed are num-
ber of experienced miners, and 1t Is
believed that 1t will be possible to
effect the rescue OF all the men unless
some Of them should have met death
by being smothered In the rush of mud
when the dam broke through the gang
way. Seven of the number are Ameri-
cans. The other entombed men are
foreigners.
The work of rescue Is under the
direction Of Mine Inspector James A.
O'Donnell. of the fourteenth district
assisted by Inspector B. I. Evans. of
the fifteenth district. O'Donnell has a
force of 100 men working under him,
and they are taking their turns in
regular relays OF two hours work and
four hours rest.
The noise of men working with picks
inside gave the rescuers great en-
couragement, and 1t is believed that
the majority of the entombed men are
alive, although 1t Is scarcely possible
that all OF them were fortunate enough
to have escaped the great rush of nrud
when the dam broke.
Great crowds of people have gath
cred around the mouth of the slope,
and have announced their intention of
remaining during the entire night.
They include the families of the en-
tombed men.
During the day women and chill
dren were gathered about the mine,
having rushed there from their homes
at the first alarm of the disaster. They
could not be prevailed upon to go
home. but insisted upon remaining
about the mouth of the slope. After
the rapping was heard from the en-
tombed men these fear-stricken ones
We're greatly reassured, and many of
them returned to their homes. while
others built bontires with the inten.
tion OF camping out during the night.
The miners about the colliery were
formed into a temporary police force.
but later In the afternoon squad of
State constabulary appeared on the
scene and performed excellent service
keeping the crowd back.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18

Turkish Army Reserves Being Rushed
to Frontier-Appcnls for Pence.
TELLS, February 17.1Reports have
been received here from Armenia that
all the Redifs. or Turkish army re-
serve, in Van, Mush and the other
vilayets of Asia Minor, have been
called to the colors, and are proceed
ing rapidly for the frontier. AT the
same time league of all the Turkish
revolutionary parties is increasing the
revolutionary agitation. Appeals and
proclamations are being issued request
ing the population to protest in every
way possible against the warlike plans
Of the Sultan.
AT Tlflis the apprehension of hostili-
ties has not abated. The Russian mill
tary authorities have ordered that all
horses In the Caucasus suitable for mill
tary purposes be registered. The doc
tors of Tiflls held meeting recently
and volunteered their services in case
of war
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
SENATOR LATlMER VERY ILL
Operation on South Carolina Senator
Lcnyex Condition Crlticnl.

WASHINGTON. February 17.-Fol-
lowing an opera ton for twist of
the bowels, Senator Asbury C. Latimer,
of South Carolina, for five terms a
member of the House OF Representa-
tives. ana since 1903 member of the
Senate, is lying in critical condi-
,ion tonight at the Providence Hos
pital here.
Senator Latimer, who is fifty-seven
years OF age, had not been feeling we'll
for week. AT midnight Saturday he
was suddenly taken worse, and was
removed at once to the hospital for
an operation for appendicitis. II was
discovered when the incsion had been
made that the trouble was more grave
than expected, and that the intestines
were involved.
An operation was performed to-day.
and at its conclusion it was announced
that, though hope was felt for his re-
covery, the outcome was by no means
certain.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
WILL ACCEPT CRUISER
Navy officials Greatly Pleased with
ltun Made by the North CnroIlnn.


ltun Made by the North Cnrolinn.
WASHINGTON, February 17.-The
official report of the trial of the new
armored cruiser North Carolina off the
Virginia capes Saturday night confirms
the statement in the press dispatches
that she averaged approximately ga
knots in her four-hour speed trial. It
says that the trial was very sue
cessful one, although made in heavy
sea.
Although the supposed speed made
by the North Carolina is the best ever
made by an American armored cruiser,
English built vessels of the same class
have made much better records, run
ming up to twenty-four knots an hour.
and one of them, the Duke OF Edin-
burgh. II was estimated, would make
27.75 knots.
Admiral Glover, president OF the
Board OF Inspection and Survey. and
the other members of the board, which
conducted the trial. have returned to
Washington. The admiral says that
the speed made by the ship Is the best
ever made by a vessel of the armored
cruiser class In the United States Navy.
He attributes her good run to the fact
that picked coal was used, that the
bearings were carefully adjusted. and
that more lead was given to the steam
valve of the high-pressure cylinder.
The acceptance of the cruiser by the
government is now guaranteed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
MIsTRIAL IN SMELL CASE
Jury Unable to Agree Az to VIII OF the
Eccentric millionaire.


CLINTON. ILL, February 17.-The
Jury in the Smell s2,ooo,ooo viii case
this afternoon was discharged with.
out agreeing on a verdict. The Jury
stood eight for breaking the Will
and four against. The jury was out
forty-six hours. The case cannot be
heard again before the May term of
court
The suit to break the will OF Colonel
Thomas Smell was brought by the
aged and eccentric mlionalre's son.
Richard Smell. president OF the Clinton
Bank. 1t has been rife with sensn-
tions, chief OF which were the Smell
letters" written by women and young
girls to the old man, who was willing
to pay lavishly for being loved and
for being told so In affectionately
worded epistles. in which appeals for
money mingled with expressions OF
endearment. Among the letters were
some from the wife OF clergyman.
who not only expressed her own love,
but told Smell that her daughter, six
teen years old, would love him II he
would send her money. Letters from
the girl herself, bearing out the prom
ises of the mother. were introduced at
the trial Of the suit to break the will.
When Colonel Smell died in June,
1907. he left an estate of $2,0000o0. To
MS son hlcndrd ne lelt only an annuity
of $50 per year. To grandniece. Ma
belle Smell Mcnamara, he left property
valued at s25.000 and an annuity Of
$1,000 per year. The rest OF his prop
erty he left in trust, interest to be
added each year to the principal, until
twenty years after the death OF his
youngest grandchild. then but five
years of age.
Richard Smell is trying to break his
fathers Will on the ground that the
old man was insane about women.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
DOCTORS TERRIBLE MISTAKE
Took Corrosive sublimntc for Bromide,
but Antidotes Saved Him.
Special to Tho Times-DlBpatch.l

Special 10 Ihe eIlmeS-DlBpatch.l
SUFFOLK, VA, February 17.-After
having accidentally swallowed enough
poison to kill twenty men, DR.. Job G..
Holland, of Holland, Va, still lives,
and his physicians believe the danger
point is passed.
Dr.. Holland about 8 O'CLOCK this
morning went to his laboratory. in
tending to take a bromide to relieve
insomnia. Instead of the bromide, he
reached bottle containing bichloride
of mercury, or corrosive sublimate,
and swallowed seven and one-half
grains. One -twenty-fifth Of one grain
is an adults dose.
The physician realized his mistake
almost instantly and notified his Wife.
Antidotes were applied and doctors
from Holland We're soon at his bedside.
DR.. Franklin Pierce. who lives near by.
reached him in a very short period.
DR.. Holland is one of the wealthlest
and most prominent physicians OF the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
WILL TRY RIPPEY TODAY
Negro Charged With Highway Robbcr!
and Assault is Indicted.

------ L SpVCIaI u
TAZEWELL. VA, February H.
Four indictments We're returned by the
grand jury to-day--one for highway
robpery and three for criminal assault
against Walter Rippey, the negro
who was rushed here to jail Friday
to prevent lynching. AS soon as the
indictments We're found preparations
which is. set for Tomorrow morning.
No trouble is anticipated in securing
jury. This is the first case in which
r. o. Crockett, the newly-elected Com-
his record of having secured the evil
dence and prepared his case on such
short notice is highly commended. The
crowds from Pocahontas. where the
crime was committed, are very order
ly and no trouble is expected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
COMPANY in GOOD SHAPE
Bankers, Life Has Not Gone Out of Busi-
ness, ns ErrOneously Reported.

NEW YORK, February 1l-The
Bankers Life Insurance Company, two
former officials of which were recent
ly indicted for perjury, has, accord.
ing to an official statement made to-
to policy holders, as certified by the
Insurance Department on July 1st last.
of $123,S76.
In u news item OF February 18th
it was enormously stated that the
company had gone out Of business
some time ago. AS matter ot fact,
the company has been in active busi-
ness continuously since its orSanlZa-
tion in 1868. The indictments recently
returned are personal to former oH-
cials. who severed their relations with
the management several years ago,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
SHOOT ONE; CHASE OTHER
Negroes Who Attack Georgia Woman
Pursued Ix Citizcns.

SAVANNAH, GA, February ia
special to the Savannah Press from
Statesboro, Ga. to-day says that one
negro was shot and probably fatally
injured and another is being pursued
by sheriff's posse. and will prob
ably be Inched IL caught, as the re-
suit of an attempted assault upon Mrs.
Matthew Howard, three miles from
Statesboro.
Mrs. Howard escaped by running out
of the house when the negroes ap-
peared, and her screams as they fol-
lowed her brought assistance. ]. D.
Smith, neighbor. shot and wounded
the first negro twice, and put him In
a wagon and took him to the States
boro Jail.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
sELF-DEFENsE HARGIs's PLEA
Will Claim Tint His Father Chol<ed
Him md Kicked Out Teeth.

- oTtCIdI 90 Nc I Il1Ies' t11sFaRCfl.1
the defense of Beech Hargis for the
murder of his father, Judge James
Hargis, the expenses will be paid out
of the $4,000, which is the boys share
of his fathers large estate.
When Judge James P. Adams con-
vened the Breathitt County Circuit
Court at Jackson to-day, the Hargis
case was the most important matter
awaiting action. 1t is expected that
Beech Hargis will be promptly in
dicted, and If this is done, his trial
for the murder of his father will at
once begin. The defense will be self
defense, and will claim that Hargis's S
father choked the young man and
kicked out several teeth before the
son fired.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
INDICTED MEN SURRENDER
Voorhees, and Combcs Give Themselves
lin md Arc Hnllel.

voorhees, and COmbcS Give ThemscIVes
Up and Are BuiIed.
NEW YORK, February l7-Foster
NJ. Voorhees,. former Governor of New
Jersey. and Frank G. Combes, of Phil
adclphia. who We're indicted by the
grand jury last week on charges of
perjury, to-day surrendered themselves
to the district attorney. They were
arraigned before Justice Dowling in
the sum of $4,000 each. The indict-
Eent on charges of perjury against
each of the men grew out of an an
nual report of the Bankers Life In
surance Company. of this city, in 1904.
At that time Voorhees, was president
and secretary of the company. This
report, which they signed, declared that
$4,000 Of the dividends of the company
We're not due the stockholders.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
FROM TRAIN TO DEATH
Ebb lee, In Attempting to AliEht, Falls
Under Wheels ana Is Crushed.

ESPECIAL 10 Tho T1MeS-D -Dlspatch,I
BRISTOL. TENN, February IT,
Robert Fl. Lee. known as "Ebb", Lee, a
well known bricklayer. of this city,
folk and Western train No. II. as it
was entering the Union passenger sta
tion here.
Lee was passenger on the train,
and as it pulled into the station, he
Jumped off, striking the ground In
stead of the end of the platform. He
was thrown under the wheels and both
legs We're cut Off. He died two hours
later He leaves wife and two chill
dren.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
SELLS ITS COAL LANDS
Louisville and Nashville Disposed Of Its
Interests to individual Stockholders.

CINCINNATI, OHIO, February IL
Pursuant with the provisions of the
coal In which the carrier has an in
terest. announcement was made to-
day that the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company has disposed of it's
holdings in the Louisville Property
Company to individual Louisville and
Nashville stockholders.
The railroad, as the Property Com
pany. bought thousands of acres of
coal lands in Southeastern Kentucky
and built spur tracks to them. The
lands were leased to coal companies.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
WHOLE TOWN SHAKEN UT
HY EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE

MANCHESTER, N. Y, February II.
Two thirds OF the houses In this
village have broken windows to-day,
owing to the accidental explosion of
about twenty-five pounds of dynamite
In the centre OF the town, which
American Telephone and Telegraph
Houses and stores for two miles away
felt the jar. Buildings near at hand
were demolished and glass was broken
in large quantities evcrywhereS No
one was hurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
HUSBAND WOULD NOT EAT
Young Wife, Disappointed, Jumps From
Window, and May Die.

NEW YORK, February 17.-Because
her husband of a few months returned
Nome two hours late last night and
then refused to eat the supper she
had taken much pains to cook for
him. Mrs. Georgine Clark leaped from
window in her home to paved
court twelve feet below in an effort to
take her life. She is at a hospital and
in a serious condition..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
BURN WAGON AND TOBACCO
Night Riders Pay Visit to the Barn OF
" Mckinney.

might Riders" late last night visited
the farm of V. Mckinney, In the north
ern part OF Christian county, broke
open his tobacco barn and rolled out
two wagons, heavily loaded with to-
Ibacco. Under one of the wagons they
started fire which destroyed the
wagon and contents. They placed in
the otherywagon dynamite, which, how
ever, failed to explode.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
PUT TIE ON TRACK
Discharged Employc Arrested on Sus-
| piciOn of Attempting to Wreck Train.

ANIERICUS, GA, February 17.-An
attempt was made here late to-day
to wreck the northbound Central train.
A crosstie was placed in Muckalee
curve. The train had slowed down.
and the engine struck the tie at re-
duced speed without being derailed.
The chief of police went with a
posse to the scene, and arrested John
Hodges. discharged section hand.
Hodges denied placing the tie, but is
said to have admitted he knew it was
there before the engine struck 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-18
DEATH FROM YELLOW FEVER
Third Ensiueer Davis Die. q, Disease,

ThirI Engincer Davis Dies Of Discnse,
-5" nut Prichnrd is Doing Well.
GALVESTON. TENAS. February n.
-,Third Engineer William Davis, one
Of tho two inen suffering IRE, ne from yellow
weston Roads three miles from the
citv' died early to-day. Third Off
cer Prichard. the other fever patient.
was reported tonight as slightly i'm
The steamer Crispin came from Ma
nos. a point about 500 or 900 miles up
the the Amazon River In Brazil, via Para.
Ali precautions are being taken to
avoid any spread OF the disease.