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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Mrs. VanderblIt's Son Killed.

Paris, July 90 C. Winthrop Sands,
a son OF Mrs William X. Vanderbilt,
by her fret marriage, was killed In an
automobile accident near Poissy today,
according to a repors received here.
The first report of the accident was to
the effect that the victim was w. K.
Vanderbilt, tr. An extra edition of the
Patrie announced this fact and iurore
was crested on the Bour5e and in The
American colony. Later came a report
that a mistake had been made due TO
the fact that The accident occurred to
the Vanderbilt car.
T0e automobile carrying Sands and
bis chauffeur overturned at sharp t1rn
in the road near POissy, pinniug the vic
Tins beneath the wrecksge. They were
released with difficulty, as the car was
ia flames by the time the rescufrs
reached the scene. Sands WAS taken to
the Chstaeu Saint Louis, where he died
of his injuries within a short time. The
chauffeur was also terribly injured and
is not expected t. live.
For some reason q veil of mystery has
been thrown around the accident and
attaches at Saint Louis refuse to talk of
the matter.
Mr.. Sands was making his home at
his slepfathtr's chateau st Poissy. He
was 81 years old and well-known
athlete. He spent year at Harvard
and three years ago married Miss Tayo
Newton, of 120 west 9th street, New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Burning q Body.

New York, July ga revolving
crime was barred today when the body Of
a woman was found burning 10 bon
FIRE in vacant lot in Cslyer street,
Brooklyn. That the destruction of the
body wss to hide murder seems certain
but whether The victims identity will be
discovered is doubtful, the Body being
so far consumed. Detectives in the
district are ssSrching the vicinity hut
with little hope of discovering the ientitY
Of tbe victim or Of ott,inIDg cIe@ -
the sla,e.
The lace of the woman was eaten away
by acid, the hands and feet bound with
ropes and a deep cash wss in the throat.
Discovery Of her identity and detet-
ton of her slayer constitutes problem
without parallel 10 the police records OF
the city. The body OF the victim now
lies at the morgue awaiting autopsy and
at Brooklyn headquarters James Rud
dick, Waterman, who found the body,
and his son. Joseph, pedler, are under
arrest.
As nesrly as can be ssceriained from
the remains the girl WAS not more than
20 years old. She had evidently been
misireated. No crime in BroOklyn's
police records has created such activity,
and meantime, Ruddick and his son are
being sWeated in the hope that they
may reveal some clew to the murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Boston Brokers.

Boston, July 90. ALI connection be-
tween the curb brokers and the Boston
stock exchange will end on August l;
80 today the curb men formed an or
ganizstion which they hope will give
their transaction something Of the weight
that will be lost by the severance OF re-
laiions with the regular exchange. The
later body some days ago notified its
members that none of them either per-
sonally or through their firms could be
associated with the curb. Thomas W.
lawson, the most prominent broker out.
side the stock exchange, has been asked
to assume the chsirmsnship OF the curb
board of governors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
The Prince Departs.

Quebec, July 300 board the In
domhsble, Britsin's greatest war ship the
Prince of Wales sailed this mcriing for
England. The big fighter is scheduled
to make the latest time on record across
the Atlantic. II was only after fare
we'll dinner aboard the flagship Exmouih
last night that the rounds OF the princes
activities in Quebec ended. For the
week Of his stay be has been constantly
on the 90 and though his lack of mag
netism failed greatly to win the crowds
who have cheertd him the hesrliness OF
the applause SHOWED plainly that Canada
Is heart snd soul for the Britsins. Be-
fore leaving the prince summoned several
American newspaper men aud expressed
HE regret that he IVES unable to accept
the many invitations be received to visit
the United ststss. Vice President Fair
banks aitsr giving out sn interview luda-
tory of Canada and OF Quebec hiss gone
to MsckinaW Island. Mrs. Fairbanks
accompanied him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
From Washington.

ICorreypondence ~ BE Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, July 90.
Atting Secretary of the Navy New
berry r. iected today all of the bids for
the three collisrs authorized by the last
session of Congress, and new bids will
be advertised for as soon as the speCifi-
cations can be revised to meet the sp-
proyal of the board OF construction.
This action wss taken following con-
ference between Mr.. Newbery, Rear
Admiral Converse, president Of the
board of construction, and officials Of
the four competing shipbuildiug COM
psnies. These companies aud their re-
spectiye bids are the Maryland Steel
Company, who proposed to build the
three vessels for $3.50, 600 each; the
New York Shipbuiding Company, al
$4SS, 900 each; VIM. Cramps q Sons,
$475. GOO each; and the Massachusetts
Steamship Company at 1925, 600 each.
The action of Mr. Newberry wss proba-
bly followed 10y protest made by Henry
S. Lyons, representing the Msssschn-
sets Steamship Company and by Pfesi'
dent Wood of the Mary land Steamship
Company, each claiming The right to the
contract.
Former Senator Harris, of Kansas
called on Secretsry Of War Wright this
morning to rtquest that STEPS be taken
by the War Department to harness the
Ksw river in Kansas, which for several
years has had a habit of going on
periodical wonderings along the border
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Terrible Loss of Life.

Canton, July 29.-Tne loss of life in
the typhoon that swept the Chinese coast
for two days will run into thousands, ac-
cording to reports that are reaching here
today. More than a hundred native
vessels, most Of Them small craft, were
destroyed, few of their crews being saved.
The British river gunbost Robin and the
French gunboats Argus and Vigilante
were damaged seriously. The torpedo
beat destroyer Whiting was driven
ashore at LyeemOon PAS. The river
steamer Sanon sank st her pier. For
several hundred miles along the coast
reports of heavy damage ara coming 10.
Building, were wrecked 10 sill the towns
10 the path of the typhoon and the loss
of life on land was almost a. heavy IS by
dfosnings. The Pacific mail Office here
and Queens College suffered heavy losses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
WEDNESDAY EVENING. july 20. 1903

IT WAS announced at Oyster Bay yes
terday tat President Roosevelt would
maintain an attitude of non-irtsrference
in the selection of all candidates for OF
fee. II WAS added, however, lhst "the
president will probably see different
people from time to time during the
campaign, but that doesn't mean that
he will interfere in any nomination. "
The president, it was said, will maintain
policy of absolute non-int rference.
Bat, it was further added, "the presi-
dent is intensely Interested 10 Mr. Tsits
success, and will do all that is legitimate
and proper to aid in Mr.. Tsits election"
This is a glazing contradiction in itself,
but every one who knows Mr.. Roosevelt
knows that be will "butt in" on every
occasion and thst be will also throw the
whole weight Of the administration in
favor of the election Of his fsvorte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29

line between the stste and Missouri.
Almost everywhere there Is a shower
this river develops mad desire, irst to
swing Kaosss City into Kansas and then
t. swing Kansas Citv, KsD,. into Missi-
10 ippi. Secretary Wright Informed Mr..
Harris that Oapt Edward Schulz, the
engineer officer at Kansas City, already
hiss been instructed ID tbroughly invest
gate this problem.
Cotter T. Bride, who is treasurer OF
the B'ysn Democratic Club, has opened
an Office at $40 Twelfth street northwest
for the receipt of contributions u the
demot ratio campaign fund. Mr.. Bride
is penonal friend of Mr.. Bryan and
one of his ost ardent supporters.
Jacob P. HockmaD has been appoint
cd postmsst.r at Slrole, Page county,
Va. vice A. B. Dovel resigned.
The acton of the HondDris govern
msnt in cancelliDg the exequstUrs Of the
American and all otbtr coDsuls at the
town of Ceiba is still unexplained. The
American consul, Dire. Linari, has not
yet responded to the Sits Department.,
inquiry as to the facts.
The will of the late Rev. ID. +.
Spri, g, formerly Of Alexandra, Was adj
United to probate t,day. His estate
valued st $50, 900 is bequesthed to his
daughter, Mrs. Eliza Francis Perry.
At the desth of the beneficiary, the
estate is to be divided among her four
Children. A eque.t Of So, 900 is made
t. Francis Spr gg Perry, as an advance
which Is to be deducted from bis portion,
which he will receive at the death of his
mothtr.
Officials of the Smithsonian Institution
have decided to withdraw the veil Of secrecy
which has been maintained in connection
with the aerodrome constructed by the late
Prof. langley. aud the machine which plung,
ed into the Potomac some years since will
hereafter be easily accessible. IL is said that
William Thaw was Prof. Langley's financial
hacker,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Drained WITH AN AXE.

Elijah l.. Cole, a former ssloonkeeper,
WAS instantly killed yesterday afternoon
at Petersburg by John Ashby Mullen.
After killing Cole, Mullen attempted to
kill his wife, Minnie L.. Mullen.
The weapon used was an axe, and
Mullen assigned IS his reasons intimacy
between his wife and Cole. Mullen, 10
a ,t,tement, claims thst his wife con-
fessed to this intimacy to him aud that
he warned her TO desist, and tod her
that he would kill them both. Cole
was killed 10 bed in Mullen's house,
bis skull being crushed to jelly and his
brairs scattered over the walls of the
room. Ait killing Cole, Mullen IS.
saulted his wife, st king her glancIng
blow on the head and several blows In
the back with the same axe that he bad
just killed Cole With.
Mrs. Mullen claims that her husband
condoned her faults, and that yesterday
morning he carried note to Cole in
wiling him to call on her that evening";
thst Cole and her husband we're the
bert of friends, and that her husband
WAS aware of the fact that Cole was in
her room.
The police are inclined to the belief
that Cole was foully murdered, and that
Mullen brought him to his own house
with the intention OF killing him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
News Of the Day.

George Rlisbeck and his wife, of New
York are supposed t)have been drowned al
Annaudale MINI.
A republican uprising In Lisbon was
nipped in the bud by the Portuguese
government.
Three hundred Chinese were drowned
when Chinese steamer foundered 10 a
typhoon recently and six vessels were
blown ashore st HongkoDg.
The Central Pacific Railroad has paid
the twentieth, and last, M t +, fer 81, 939. Gel
in liquidation of It's indebtedness to the
government.
The executive committee OF the peo-
pies party has challenged William j.
Bryan to meet Thomas E. Watson in
Joint debate.
Mrs. John Drew, mother of Haze
Drew, whose body was found In Teal pond
N. T., declares that the girl was hynoiized
and murdered.
Representative William B. Mckinley,
OF Illinois, has been chosen t. succeed
Representative Sherman as chairman Of
the republican congressional campaign
committee.
DR.. Andrew Bergen Cropsey, the
veterinary surgeon, who shot aud killed
his wife at her home, in Bath Beach
New Yoik, died suddenly 10 the Ray
mond street jail, Brooklyn, yesterday.
Because they interviewed 10 behalf Of
The noncombstsnts, the consular reprs.
ntstives OF the various governments st
Ceiba have incurred the displeasure of
President Davila, of Honduras, and he
has Cancelled their exequalurs.
The visit of the prince of Wales to
Quebec came to an end last night when
The prince went a5osrl the batleship
Indomitible which sailed shortly after
midnight. His departure was msrked
by the same scenes of ENTHUSIASM which
marked his arrival a week ago.
Representative Lilwellyn Powers, Of
OF the Fourth Maine congressional district,
died at his SUMMER home ct Houlton,
yesterday. He was 60 yesrs of age.
He was serving his fifth term in the
national House OF Representative. He
was twice elected governor Of the state
DR.. Franklin I. Howe, for many
years news editor of the Washington
Star, died last night at his home, Brook
land, after an illness of less than week.
DR.. Howe was bora in Boston 10 1S43,
and was therefore, sixty-6ve years old.
During the war he served in Msssa-
chusetts regiment.
The steamer Maryland on its trip up
the Chesapeake on Monday was followed
for long di,t,nce hy lsrge shark.
The presence of the feb created fear
smong some of the passengers, and a
large amount of food WIS., thrown over to
the shark, which caused it to stop its
pursuit OF the steamer.
Charles L. Rosenick OF Baltimore,
8 night engineer ct the Baltimore Re-
frigtrs ting Company, Eutaw aud Barre
streets, Was killed lAst night about 8
O'Clock while attending his engines.
No one witnessed the accident, bat 1t
is supposed that Rosenick, while oiliug
the works. was caught by the 6ywheel
and thrown across the length Of the room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
BEAT ROANOKE DENTIST.

DR.. W. g. Gregory, prominent
dentist, was assaulted 10 his office 10
Roanoke, yesterday, by President f.
NJ. Coulter, Of the National Business
College, and Lee Keedick, OF New
York, his brOther-in-law.
Coulter and Keedick entered the Office,
locked the doors and procei ded to beat
The doctor until bis cries of "murder"
attracted hundreds Of people, aud
brought the police to the rescue. When
the door was opened, Gregory had
crawled under, table, with one of bis
eyes closed and big bump over it, and
bruises all over his body, where he had
been struck with a heavy piece of glass.
Coulter end Keedick we're arrested, and
fully a thousand people followed them
10 the police station, where they we're
osiItd out.
1t is alleged that the dentist had in
suited a lady friend Of the two men
while che was under treatment 10 his
Office. Gregory would make no state
men,. Coulter and Keedlck later re-
ported the alleged insult to the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Holland and Venezuela.

The Hague, July 80 The Neither
lands government has ordered the battle
ships Heemskericb, Piet.Hein and
Eversteu aud the cruisers Holland,
Utrecht and Friesland to assemble 10
the West Indies. The commander OF the
West Indies squadron has been notified
to be rspsred to switch his fleet to
Venezuela at a moments notice. The
ministry of marine is negotiating for the
purchase of several small, fast steamships
10 supplement the feet in the event OF 3
blockade of Venezuelan ports. The order
for the assembling of the fleet oc-
ca,i Ined intense excitement throughout
the capital, as it is taken to mean that
Netherlands will, despite toe socialists
opposition st home, plunge into war with
Venezuela unless Castro completely backs
down from his arrogant position. In
portaut iufor nation has undoubtly
reached the government within the last
few hours which has led to the warlike
preparations. Last night 1t was an
nounced thst the talk Of a naval demon
strstion sgsiust Venezuela was pre-
mature and that the rupture between
the two countries was up t, that time
only diplomatic. Since this statement a
complies change hes come over the
ministry of marine and other govern
ment officials there Is every indication
that the country is preparing fer a
struggle with Venezuels. 1t is still
hoped here that tie movement OF 8
feet against Venezuela will cause Castro
to spologizs for the summary dismissal
of Minister De Reus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Mr.. BRYAN.

Lincolp, Neb. ; July 29.-The United
Press representative secured today from
a close friend OF William J. Bryan the
frat authentic outline of his plan of
campaign. H will make q few prepared
speeches at central points and nearly all
OF these will be made by the first of o.
tober.
During the month of October be ex-
pets TO remain at home and assist in
educational work of the campaign
through the discussion of public ques-
iions in the form of interviews, signed
articles and letters.
Bryan arose early today and was busy
with his large correspondence and the
study of Tairs speech Of acceptance.
10 all probability he will some time
today issue a formal statement covering
his views of the Taft speech.
The contributions from democratic
newspapers continue to be received.
The fund is beginning to assume consid-
cradle proportions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Count Ronl,s Demands.

Paris, July 29.-Proftipg by the
Princess de Ssgsn's effort 10 sell her
properties in France and remove to the
German estates of her husband, Count
Boni de Osstellsne is trying t. effect
settlement of bis claim for bis children
wi hout a fresh resort to legal pro-
c.edDgs.
The count and princess have fgreed
to wait until October before asking the
court to enter final decree with regard
to the children. The count, however,
will sppear in court tomorrow to object
to his former wife's selection of new
tutor for the children without consulting
him.
The princess divorce decree from the
count prohibited her from tskirg the
children out of France without their
fathers permission. Bonps lawyers are
representing 10 the princess now thst
she has no chance of releasing her desire
to change her home except through en-
arrangement with the count. 10 the
arrangement the count IS insisting on
the custody of the children for several
months each year and liberal allowance
for their care. SO far the princess has re-
fused the counts ovtrtures, but the diff
ficnlty of her position is so apparent that
1t is believed she will eventually yield.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Consolation Race.

London, July 29.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton today in an eff ut to clear up the Ill
feeling engendered by the disquslI6ca-
ton of ]. @. Carpenter, the American,
10 the 400 meter Olympic race, offered
$500 cup for race bttseen Carpenter
and Lieutenant Halswelle, the English
runner, who was beaten by Carpenter,
put won the re-running OF the event
without competition. That Hslswelle
is net anxious to meet the speedy Cor
nell man is shown by his refusal to go
II America at the invitation IF the
Knights OF Columbus. Upton, however,
hopes to be able to bring the men To-
gtther in this country. Upton says
that both countries have been put in A
false light by this tquabble. The offer
OF Upton was an outcome Of his entain-
ment of the American sthle!es yestsr-
day. Mike Murphy, trainer Of the
Americans, said he would try to induce
Carpenter to accept the proposal. Halls
swelle is in Scotland and has not been
hefrl from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
TOday's Telegraphic News
Fear Uprising In India.

London, July 29.-Englsnd is face 10
fee with another mutiny in IDdis, by
the side OF which the uprising Of 1857
will be child's plsy. Long apprehen-
sive OF the present situation, goyernmert
officials Sere thrown into panic today
by the report of conditions there brought
by trny officers aud civilians who have
Just returned from India. Ode OF these
srny officers said:
"SomethiDg has got t. be done quick
ly. India can only be ruled by fear.
There sre nearly 10000 Europeans in
Iodia as against 300, 600, 900 natives. II
they gtt the upptr hand the least bit
more q mutiny will result and every
white msn will be killed and every
whit, woman attacked before England
can send help"
Iadis is getting more of an upper
hand" The whole country is reeking
with ssdition and all Of Eugland's re-
prasive measures have failed to check
lis spread. Alarmed at the scknowl-
edged danger, the most drastic laws were
recently passed against the publication
OF sedilious frt'cles aud throwing OF
bombs, but the only effect has been to
stir up greater hatred of English rule.
The ludian nationalist party which is
growing with qlarmiug rspidiiy, is back
of the impending conflict Its svowed
aim is to sweep Brit in out of India.
Is members openly boat that they have
corrupted half of the native population
and that 10 the event OF an uprising,
these would lin with the movement
for freedom. Euglish army officers In
India confess that in Gaze OF an out
freak, they could not rely on the Iudlsn
soldiers. Ga every hand it is concedt d
that we're England to become involved
in a war with another nation, India
would mntiny Immediately and make a
strike for liberty that would stagger the
mother country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29
Thomas Mcintyre Dead.

Baltimore, Nd, July 29.-Thomas
A. McIntire, head of the 6rm of I. A.
Mcintyre & 90, brokers, OF New York,
whose recent failure caused tremendous
sensation in banking and brokerage
circles, died this morning at the home OF
Mr.. Henry f. Boyd In this city.
The direct cause of Mr.. McIntyre' 8
demise has not yet been made public.
1t is knowp, however, that the New
York finsncier had been 10 poor health
for some time. Mr.. McIntyre only
reached Baltimore this morning, coming
from Old Point, Va, There be had been
staying Ia an effort to regain his lost
health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-29

INDIGNATION has been excited among
democrats at Lincoln, Neb., by the dis
covery thst The political authorities are
sending out republican literature under
the government frank. Some OF tbs
literature has been given to Mr.. Bryan
by recipients of 1t and he is greatly in
tert stsd, but declines to make comment
Il Can be accepted that not only the
mails. but all other government means
at command of the present administrs-
ton will be exerled - defeat the demo-
cratic psrly.