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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
Virginia News.

Judge Waddill, st Norfolk, on Sstur-
day, decreed that the Norfolk aDdSOuth-
ern Railway must be sold.
Mrs. Annie OrensbsW, 70 years old,
widow Of Rev. L. d. OrenshaW, died
Friday at her home, near RectortoWn.
Arthur Grin, contractor and builder,
died after an illness extending over q
years at bis home In Winchester yester-
day, aged 65 years.
The University of Virginia has now
1853 students, as against 766 on the ssme
date last session. States and territories
represented 80, as against S6 last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chsrles Edward Smith,
of Culpeper, have Issued cards for the
marriage OF their daughter, Mildred
Earle, and Mr.. Samuel Edward Booker.
The wedding will take place 10 81.
Stephens Church, Oulpeper, October 5.
The third annual convention Of the
Virginia State Dairymen's Association
met st Leesburg on Friday and adjourn
ed Saturday afternoon, after q pOstmor-
tenn upon five COWS dead Of tuberculosis.
A number OF topics of interest to diary
men we're discussed.
Rev. DR.. Jonah w. Luptou, IS years
old, a widely known retired minister OF
the Presbyterian Church, died Yesterday
afternoon at bis home in Winchester
after q brief illness. For q number OF
years he was at Gainesville, Tenn, and
later at Leesburg.. He resigned several
years sgo on account of advanced age.
Directors of the Winchester and
Washington City Railway Company
decided st Winchester on Saturday TO
erect l, 500.horsepower steam plant
near Its big water power electric plant
along Shenandoah river, at Millville,
w. Va, in order to meet present and
future demands and assure q continuous
current for power and Illuminating pur-
poses.
Alfred Thighton, colored, was shot
and killed by Sergt John Dennis yes
terdsy morning in Eastville. Thightop
WAS wanted by the authorities for selling
whisky without license. Officer Den
mis- found him at Eastville aud proceed
ed to serve the warrant. Thighton
pulled his revolver, but before he could
shoot the officer fired three times, two Of
the shots taking effect.
Miss Fife Byers, daughter Of Samuel
A. Byers, Of Winchester, says she had a
dream a few nights ago that John Il
Stuff, an intimate friend OF the family,
was dead. While she was relating hsr
! dream at the breakfast table message
was received stsIing that Mr.. STUFF had
died that morning while on visit to
his daughter, Mrs. Edison Hay, 81
! Myersdsle, Somerset county, Pa.
The Carnegie foundation Board have
notified the trustees of Randolph Macon
College that the Woman's College oil
Lynchburg has been dropped from the
lis: of those entitled to the benefit of the
foundation pension fund. This action
was taken as result Of the trustees OF
Randolph Macon, a sectarian institution
having in June last decided that the
Lynchburg High School was under theil
control.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

A CUT Of about IS, 800, 900 in excess
of ordinary disbursements over ordinary
receipts so far this fiscal year as COM
pared with the corresponding period Of
last year, 81, 900, 900 month gain Il"
internal revenue and an Increase oil a.
most $4,000, 900 in customs for July,
August and September, as compared
with the same period year ago, are
shown in the monthly treasury reports
issued on the first instant. The ord
nary receipts aggregated $52, S47, 6o9
last month aud s161, OO6, 5l7 for the
three months Of this fscsl year, d.
crease of almost $4,000, 900, and dis
bosemeuts s52, 96S, S45 this month aDd
1882. 14O, 629, making the excess OF o.
diosry disbursements over receipts
1921 1856 this month and $2l, lS4. III
for three months, the last named figure
being a decrease OF IS, 4S6, 1852 from the
corresponding period last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
Ruried In a Well,

New York, Oct 4.-With a big
crowd watching their frantic efforts
forty men took turns during the night
and this morning, working like mad 10
The hope that they might rescue alive
John Gotten, buried ct the bottom OF 80
eighty.foot well. The only chance that
Gotten will survive is the possibility that
the snoring OF the we'll protected him
from the rush of sand when the esrth
collapsed about him.
Gotten, who Is % years old, aud his
father, had been working on the we'll at
the farm near Central Islip, L. |. They
had reached depth of eighty feet. aOd
Yesterday, while Gotten was at work 10
the we'll and his father was drawing up
the earth, he loosened the Snoring above.
The sides gave way. When rescuers be-
gan their work, faint tsppiugs were
beard on the timbers beneath the sand,
indicating that the young mau was alive.
During the night these ceased altogether,
aud 1t is feared the sand has smothered
the victim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

But few days remain in which 10
NIKE nominations for the house OF delt .
rs, and a dispatch from Richmond
cas- up to this time not twenty-five
Candidates have been named for the 10"
.r branch Of the general assembly by the
r publicans. This is just what WAS ex'
cted By knowing politicians OF DOH
Q rites notwithstanding the assurance
N de with q flourish of triumph by M.
B comb Slemp, the republican state
chairman, inst republican candidate
FIR the legislature would be put up 10
ev, ~ county in the state. Mr.. Slemp
koows full well that the republican
bsve 20 chance at all of carrying the
legislature but be likes to hear himsel
talk and hopes to curry favor with the
a. miuistration by his buncomb. The
d, mocrslic party in Virginia is safe &c
long as Mr.. Slemp remains chairman Of
the republican state committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

"FIGHT the devil with his own fire.
Is the method that Governor Wilson, Of
Kentucky, is advising the independent
growers of tobacco IN that state to adopt
In their struggles against the night
riders. Piles of letters are stacked in
his desk, the governor says, from people
appealing to him and asking him where
they must pool their tobacco, or whether
they viii be afforded protection by the
militia if they do not pool it. Organize
liberty lesgues snd kill the nocturnal
invaders is the advice that the governor
gives and it should be adopted. Ken
lucky has already lost too much by the
lawlsss and brutal behavior of the
night.rideTs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
from Washington.
lO.o7. .spondence Of the AlexGndris Gazette
Washington, Oct. 4.

IO,qr. 'spondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, Oct. 4.
Three bound volumes of three hun
dred pages each setting forth the claims
Of the United States government 10 the
Newfoundland fisheries dispute we're
delivered at the British embassy today
as ne frst step in the adjustment of the
csse by the Hague tribunal. These
volumes contain the presentation Of the
case. One volume sets forth the claims
and the other two the documentary evil
dence upon which they are BASED. SINH
lary the British foreign office presented
20 the American embassy 10 London to.
day he clsims Of the British govern
ment. SIX months from TODAY the two
governments will exchange replies in
she same manner and next April, unless
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
New York Stock Market.

New York. Oct. 4.-Subs tantial declines
were sustained in nearly all the issues traded
in at the OPENING of the stock market W tn
steel common and Union Pacific of one point.
Following these recessions the tone became
irrs yular with decided strength in a number
of issues. Speculative interest continued en-
tered in steel common, the price advancing 10
"a rs. A number OF other stocks made frac-
tional advances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
PearY,s Claim.

New YORK, Oct 4 The officers Of
the Pesry Arctic Club today held a
meeting and passed upon The statement
of Commander Robert E. Pesry, regard
inc the claims OF DR.. Cook to the effect
that be discovered the Moth Pole on
April 81, 1908. The officers Of the
club who received the first official report
that Commander Peary had returned
from the North Pole at this meeting
adopted resolution of thanks to the ex-
pIorer and the members OF the expedi-
ffop
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
Voting on LIQUOR Question.

Newbaven, Conn, Oct. 4.-The
license question Is the main issue in the
annual "little town" election being held
in every town 10 Connecticut today
OF the 1853 towns 10 the state, 81 are al.
resdy in the dry column, although a
number of these towns have not voted
on the livuor question IN twenty years.
10 sixty-eighl towns will vote on 1t to-
day and the "dry" sre confident of re-
tanning their present held and adding
FIVE or six more to the list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
A Duke Stabbed.

Rome, Oct. 4.-Boosiule, a Sicilian
member of the Italian Parliament, was
stabbed today as he was leaving the
capitol, by an unknown msp. supposed
to be 3 member OF the Malta, against
which ths duke has wsged relentless
fight. The ssssilsnt sprang upon the
duke from behind one of the pillars Of
the capitol entrance. He made bis es.
cape in the confusion thst followed the
stsbbing. The duke WAS buried to
hospital, where it lie said bis wound will
prove fatal. The duke has been often
threatened BY the Ma6a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

the doctor st the depot. After q short
STAY a. the Hotel Belvedere DR.. Cook
was driven 10 an automobile TO The city
ball, where he VAS received By Mayor
Mahool, Governor CroIhtrs, DR.. lrma
Remsen, president OF the American
Academy Of Science and members OF The
faculty of Johns Hopkins University.
here the enthusiasm Of the populsce was
repeated. Following the reception at the
city nell of municipal law-nakiug, the
explorer was rel urued to the hotel, whers
he will rest until the hour for the lecture
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
The Presidential Party.

Ashland, Oregon, Oct. 4-Presidet
Taft passed through Ashland at $50
this morning on his way from Portland
10 sacramento where be is due at 7:lO
p.m. At Sacramento this evening the
president will be given an auto ride
about town and dinner st the principal
hotel ADD he will make an address from
the steps of the capitol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
PIANO STRENGTH AND DELI
GACK

Old time strength and durability are
coupled with ali the delicacy In tone
and touch that the most modern scienee
of piano making is capable OF in the
Weaver Piano. II is as near perfect as
any piano made at this time.
WEAVER ORGAN & PIANO co.
Manufacturers, York, Pa.
WI. Whitson, Sole Agent, 6II.6I3
King Street, Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

CHAIRMAN Macdonald Lee, OF the
Board of Fisheries, declared at Norfolk,
Saturday hat there are now 1000 boats
on the oyster beds in the Virginia
waters. At this rate oysters will soon
be as scarce IS FISH in Virginia waters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
MEETINGS.

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS, MEET
~ ING Pursuant to the by avs, the regu-
lar annual meetiog of the stor shoIders II the
NATIONAL AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
CO., o. Warrington, d, c., win be held 81
the Hotel Fleisehmann. Alexandria, Va, o.
THURSDAY, the 14iA day Of October. 1sOe
at o'clock p. m for the election Of the board e
directors for the ensnjDg year, and for Il =
transaction OF saeh other business as ma r
properly come before the meeting.
j. W. FROST, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

EDWARD MULLER of New York,
Yesterday shot at bis wife because she
did not have breakfast ready In time
and then killed himself. Wives be-
ware
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
nr- Cnok In Baltimore

Baltimore, Nd, Oct. 4.--Lord Bllti-
more today surrendered TO DR.. Frederick
A. Cook. The keys of the city we're
given the fsrous arctic exploIe1bY May.
or Mahool. A Tremendous crowd greeted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

The City Council on Tuesday night OF
next week will resume its sessions after
recess of three months without a single
called meeting, Aud the city went on
nst the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

Four old battleships may soon have to
b, taken out of service on account OF
the lack of officers and men to man the
increasiug feet, bat the building of new
ships continues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say
they gel splendid results by using an atomi'
zer. Fo- their benefit we prepare Ely.'s
Ljauid cream Palm Except that it is liquid
it Is in ali respects like the healing, helpfqgl,
p,in-allsyine Cream Palm that the public
has been familiar with for years. No cocaine
nor other dangerous drug in it. The soothing
spray is a remedy that relieves at once. All
druggists, Zoe. including spraying tobe; or
mailed by Ely Bros, IS Warren street, New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
sept3Oh

TIE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stoc
: holders of the CRYSTAL PLATE IC
COMPANY Will be held at the Offices Of ~
company, Rooms and 2. Alexandra
tionsl Bank Buildsng. Alexandria. virgin
TUESDAY, Ooctober IL, 1909. at 2-30 o'clt
p. M. for TIE election Of directors for the %
suilg year and for the transaction Of 81 :
said meeting. JOHN L. WEAVER.
oct9 I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
LEGAL NOTICES.


NTIRGINIA.--In the Clerks Office Of the
V Circuit Court of the City OF Aiexan>
dria, on the End day Of october, 1909.
Ed sarJ Johnson Jr' In ch,Dc.rv.
Esielle 4. johnson,
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
for complainant a divorce a mensa ct thoro,
and at the proper time divorce from the
bond Of mairimony from defendant; and for
general relief.
in appearing By au affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Estelle f Johnson,
is a nonresident of this state: 1t is Ordered,
That said defendant appear here within If
teen days after due application Of this order,
aud do what is necessary TO protect her in-
terest in this suit, end that copy of this or
der he forthwith inserted in the Alexandria
Gazette, newspaper published in the City Of
Alexandria, once week for four successive
weeks. and posted at the front door of the
Court House OF this city.
A copy-TESTE.
NEWELL 5 GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Lewis II Machen, p. q.
Oof1 yVApC.q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
The Medical Society Of Virgiuis will
meet 10 Roanoke tomorrow evening.

We have won this town completely, we have
friends on every side,
And YOU can't say we're cOnceted when we're
filled with honest pride;
The people that advised us said Dairy Lunch
will ne yer go,
And you'll find that Alexandria is town
that's pretty Slows"
But we went about our business without max
ing any fuss, ~
Ana we're telling these same people now The
town looks good To u.s."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

NIRGINIA.-IR the Clerks Office Of the
V Corporation Court of the City of Alexan-
,lria, on the 25th day OF September, 1909.
Lillian NJ O'Brien,
VS.. : In chancery.
Moses G. O'Brien
Memo.-The object of this suit is to obtain
for the plaintiff On absolute divorce from the
defen]an on tire ground of unlawful aban.
donment and desertion for a period Of three
years prior to the institution Of this suit.
1t appearing by an affidavit fled in this
cause that the defendant, Moses G. O'Brien,
is a nonresident Of this State: Ii is Or
dered, That said defendant appear here with
in fifteen days after due publication Of this
order, and do what is necessary TO protect
his interests in this suit, and that copy Of
this order be forthwith inserted in the Alexan-
dria Gazette, a newspaper published in the
city of Alexandria, once week for four sue
cessive weeks, and posted at the front door Of
the Court House Of this city.
A copy-TEsTE
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
amuel @ Brent pa. sep2S w4w-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

Gsergstown, D, G. OCT, 4. Wheat 105--1lS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

UIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Circuit Court Of the city Of Alexandris,
on the gath day Of September, 1909.
Frances S. Deshler,
Frederick *, De.hler, in ch'n0eF''
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
for complainant divorce from the bond Of
matrimOny from defendant, for the custody Of
their infant daughter, Isabella b. Deshler.
and for general relief
1t appearing by an affidavit fled in this cause
that the defendant, Frederick Deshler, is o
nonresident of this State:
1t is Ordered: That said defendant appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
OF this order, and do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interests in this suit, and that copy
Of this order be forthwith inserted in theAlex.
andria Gazette, newspaper published in the
City OF Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the front
door Of the Court House of this city.
A copy -TEsTE.
NEWELL ). GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Lewis II. Machen. D. O. sep24 w4w-C
NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office ofthe
Corporation curt Of the City OF b.leIsn-
dria on the oath day Of Septenber, 1909.
Anna Belle kennedy Brummit,
Complainant In
VS.. Chancery.
Edward Brummit, Defendant.
Memo: The object Of this suit Is TO obtainan
absolute divorce from the bond Of matrimony
for the complainant from the defendant, and
for such other, further ard general relief "a
to equity shall seem meet
1t appearing ny en- affidavit filed in this
cause that the defendant, Edward Brummit il
non resident Of this State: 1t is Ordered, That
said defendant appear here within fifteen
days after due publication OF this order, and
do what is necessary to protect his interest
in this suit, and that q copy Of this order he
inserted in the Alexandria Gazette.
a newspaper published in the City Of Alexan-
dris, once week for four successive weeks.
and posted at the front door Of the Court
House of this city.
A copy-Teste;
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Robinson MOncure p. q.
sept24 w4w-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
In chancery.

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office OF
Corporation curt Of the City OF h.ieIan-
dria on the oath day Of Septenber, 1909.
Anna Belle kennedy Brummit)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04
In chancery.
Moses G. O'Brien

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of the city Of Alexandris,
on the oath day Of September, 1909.
Frances S. De,hler,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

France may take r hand to end the Moro
can fighting II is reported in official circles
today that the government IS considering the
al Tisibality Of modifying troops to check
Spanish aggression there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-04

Congregation, has pronounced personal
aud general accommodation against
sill the inhabitants of the city Of Adria,
Italy, and its suburbs for severely in
juring Bishop Boggisni, Of that diocese,
with sticks and stones during recent
anticlericsl demonstration there. This
is the first general accommodation
Of a city during the present ponti6cste.
Two men we're killed and eight other
passengers seriously injured, three of
them probably fatally, last night in q
street car accident In Plttsburg, Ps.
The accident occurred In the fashion.
able residence section of the Eas. Eod,
While car was rounding corner one
Of the sxles broke. The car swerved
around and upset, the dead and Injured
being caught 10 the wrecksge. All
the victims we're passengers, the motor.
man and conductor escaping uuipjured.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook lectutsd in
Washington last night He announced
that he will give bis records to the
American Society at the same time be
furnishes them to the University Of %.
penhageu. de WAS oheered when he
mentioned the pane of Peary 10 con-
nection with North Pole seekers. he
answered the criticisms Of magazine
aud other writers sud praised the en-
dursnce and loyalty Of the Eskimos Who
accompanied him. Several ministers in
their sermons yesterday criticized Dr..
Cook for lecturing on Sunday.
France may take hand to end the MorOr-
can fighting II is reported in official circles
today that the government is considering the
ad risibality OF modifying troops to check
Spanish aggression there.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

Subscribe now for the NEWS.
 Tom Greer of Augusta, was visit ing in our city Thursday.
 W. B. Fakes, the lumberman, visited in Heber this week.
 Messrs Dunehew and Cullum went to Little Rock Wednesday.
 Pure Drugs.
 You can get them at Howell's.
 Miss Eddie Price of Ward, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Geo. T. Hay, of DeView.
 Jno. Stair and family came in from Judsonia Thursday, enroute to their home at Hilleman.
 $. M. Apple of Conway, arrived Thursday, to see after the work on the new bank building.
 w. M. Keating of near DtView, returned Wednesday, from week s visit to his father at Sardis, Miss.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

Mrs. Harry Snapp of Augusta, came Wednesday for few days visit to friends and relatives in this city.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

FOR SALE: One seven room house and lots in town of McCrorv Apply to Grover c. Angus, Me : Crory Arkansas.
Woodruff County news., 1909-02-25

scription. Marks underbit and swsllowfork in right ear. smooth crop In left ear. Brands:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-01
BIC BONSP|EL
STARTS THURSDAY

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Feb. l.
Grand Rapids greatest bonspiel comes
this week, and from every indication
at the present time, there VIII be no
need OF any protest because OF soft ice.
The weather man says it's going to be
cold for some time 10 come and the
curriers' Will be the happiest crowd on
earth il this promise is kept next
Thursday aud Friday.
The entry list is larger than II has
been for any previous bonspiel. De
troit. Chicago Wanderers. Chicago
Curling club, London Thistle club St.
Marys, Ont, Toronto GRANTEES and the
many Fl Wayne Kinks have written
that they will have their Kinks on
hand 10 compete Tor the Furniture
City, Pantlind and Robertson trophies.
II seems fairly certain that the Far
niture City trophy will 90 either 10
Grand Rapids or Detroit. Both clubs
now hold two legs on this cup. and II
they keep up To their former standard
the cup will go 10 one or the other as
IL becomes the permanent property OF
the club winning three times.
Detroit now has two legs on the
Pantlind trophy. Grand Rapids one and
Windsor one.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-02-01
.LANGF0RO POSTS
kETCHEL FORFEIT

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Joe
Woodman last night posted 81 900 vita
John l.. Clark in support OF Sam Lang
fords challenge 10 Middleweight
Champion Stanley Ketcnel. Woodman
also agrees TO put up an additional 81.
900, making teh total $1,000, the same
to go as side bet, should ketchei
feel disposed TO accept his def.
The proposition is open for 90 days.
= III by the first OF April, Ketchel
does not see At TO accept the chal-
lenge. said Woodman, Il have every
reason to believe that both the press
and public in this and other parts OF
the country will consider the title va
Gated and Langford will claim the
championship.
In order TO get him in the ring with
Langford, | will let Ketchel split the
purse any way he desires. but there
must DE a winners and losers end.
| will not allow Ketchel 10 take away
the hogs end of the fat, win, lose or
draw"
Harry Gilmore. Jr., manager or
Packey Mcfarland, the Chicago light
weight. arrived here from Los Angeles
last night to confer with Sid Hesler,
matchmaker of the Mission club. Nc
Farland will arrive by boat with 4
party OF friends on Thursday.