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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
The Sutton Case,

Annapolis, Md, Aug. 9.-SarPrise
came from the start in the Sutton in
quiry when 1t convened today. Fret
The Judge advocate moved that 10 con-
sideralion of comments in the press, the
record of the star chamber session OF
Saturday, be now made public. Thee
was iu medialely auother wrsngle be-
tween counsel. The Sutton lawyers OBJ
jected to making public the letters read
10 closed session, which were from Mrs.
Sutton to supposed sympsthizsr and
which contained grave charges against
certain officers with Sutton when he
died.
Harry NJ. Schwartz, clerk in the pay
masters office, Washington, Is the man
who turned over Mrs. Sutton's letters to
the Navy Department His name Was
read In open court.
The official stenographer packed up
the record and began to read. First
came the transcript of the closed session
tilt between Davis and Leonard and The
refusal of the court to expunge from the
record Davis remark that Leonard had
not acted in good faith.
Then cams the letters, written as
their tenor disclosed from frantic
mother to one whom she thought was
the friends of her dead boy.
They we're to Harry NJ. Schwartz,
understood to be clerk 10 the psymas'
ters office Navy Department, at Wash
iDgtOn.
The following are extracts from these
letters:
"These men rode out in my sons au-
It)mobile. Osterman knocked him down
FIVE times. Adams waa Onh Is head and
IL men on his back. Good God ! Mr.
Schwartz 10 think that my 500 is dead
and these wild men are still walking the
Streets"
"Do you wonder that | want to die
aud be with my boy? Out of six men
} there was not one who protected The
helpless. ! consider them worse than
wild beasts for only beasts destroy the
helpless.
"Just a few days beford Jimmie died
be wrote his tatber Daddy ! feel that
they are going TO get me. Never mind,
if have q fair chance they will know
have been there.
my poor boy, how little he knew the
kind OF men be would have TO fight.
Some of them have called him coward.
The man didn't live who would have
called Jimmie q coward 10 his face"
"Mr. Schwartz, think that ROelk Ell
could tell you something. don't think
he killed Jimmie but know the night
before Jimmie died ROeler made slight.
ling remark about the la " Sith my son
and he had Roelkt retract It,"
Interspersed with her charges against
the officers were paragraphs that des-
cribed her grief ADD her intention never
to cease her fight to clear her sons name
and bring the men she accused to an
accounting.
As the letter reading WINS finished,
Mrs Sutton was turned over to Atlor-
ney rney for cross examination. He
Immediately began to demand proof OF
the mothers accusation.
"The record ITSELF" she replied,
''several times snbstsntiated many OF
them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

Mr.. j. w. HOUGH, president oil the
Norfolk Antl-saloon League, says the
local league, which hiss already sent out
circular letters fskiDg financial aSsIs'
lance for the conduct Of local option
cam paign in Norfolk, will, in all Proba-
biIity, lie called to meet 10 the next ten
days to decide "Whethsr and when 81
election will be called in Norfolk Tor thu
wiplng out of the saloons in that CITY
ali the saloon people don't vote viii
us on this proposition. " said Mr. HOugb
"tbey will have changed front nightly
from the way they voted Thursday il
helping us give Judge Mann that lint
majority that Norfolk rolled up tol
him" Now somebody has beer
"buucoed" for the liquor dealers certainly
in this section of the state we're promised
that if Judge Mann we're nominated the!
would be let slOne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Missing Steamer.

Cape Town, Aug. 9.-Under the belief
that some 400 passengers and crew Of the
steamship Wsratab, now thought to
have been sunk in Der trip from Durham,
might have escaped to the coast, wheIe
they are either starving or in danger
from natives, orders we're issued today
for the searching of the southeastern
African coast for a distance OF 200 miles.
There we're more than 200 women and
children on the Waratsh when she sailed
for Cape Town two weeks ago, and the
thought that these may be undergoing
privations has stirred the government to
put forth every effort to find the survl-
von, If there be any. The Wsralah
should have reached Cape Town twelve
DAYS ago, but no trace has been found oil
her since she sailed. Violent storms
broke the day after she sailed and there
is little doubt that the steamer Is at the
bottom of the sea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Teday's Telegraphic News
China and Japan.

Victoria, B. O., Aug. 9.-Thtre is
more likelihood Of China and japan
going 10 war over the mistrestment OF
Chinese on The Korean border than over
the Aulung- Mukden Railway, according
TO passengers who arrived hfra today
from the Orient aboard the NJ intsagle.
Wbtn the Monteagie sailed, the pas
senQers say, there we're 5000 Ohir esq
troops A. Chem Tae, near the Korean
border, and they were 10 almost constant
clash with the japanese iorcs that
polces the border.
The feeling against the japanese is
very bitter, And both Chinese and no,
resns 10 that section have bOycotted
japanese goods.
In the matter of the Antung- M1kden
Rsilway, the passengers say the general
opinion 10 the Orient is that Japan has
forfeited all her treaty rights by failing
to complete her improvements within
the specified time, which has already ex'
pred.
Toxic, Aug. 9.-Jspan is rejoicing
today over Ohina's withdrawal OF obIec-
tious to the japanese plan OF recon-
sttuciDg the Antung- Mukden Railway
lin Southern Msnchuria, interpreting
China's action 80 a tacit admission oil
Japau's present mastery in the situation.
| Only the unofficial notification Of
Ohina's acceptance OF Jspsn's position
has vet been received. II is considered
improbable here that China will agree
| to japan having an absolutely free hand
10 her Manchurisn Railway scheme but
her present back-down will result 10
scat courtesy being shown her com
plants in the future
China's real objection to Japan;
railway plans In M lnchuria, 1t develop
ed today, is the fear that Jfp'n vii
! not return the Autung. Mukden line tt
China at the end of fifteen years, al
provided for in the treaty.
A Chinese statesman is quoted II
one of the papers here today as saying
that Japan would not go to the expense
| of re-construcling the road, policing j
and acquiring practical "zone OF in
| flnence" in Mauchuris, II the advantage
was TO be lost at the end of ffIeeI
wears. For this reason 1t Is declares
| that China has made fatal error II
not fighting for a strict compliance will
the treaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Eoresiers Of America.

Auburn, N. Y, Aug. 9.-The ma
tional couclave OF Sherwood Forest,
Foresters of America, was opened today
With q parade. There are about 700
delegates present from all parts Of the
country. This afternoon prize drills
will be held, with nine drill companies,
including the crsck companies from
Boston and Putueyville, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Order for Locomotives.

Philadelphia, Aug. An order fol
81 locomotives, involving 81 900, 900,
has been received by the Baldwin Loco.
motive Works from the James j. Hill
railroads In the west. While the capsc-
ily of the plant is about that macy To-
comotives week, the order will give
employment to many machinisis, la
borers aud Others who we're laid oft dur
inc the business depression.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Thirteen Persons Killed.

Paris, Aug. 9.-ThirIeen persons we're
killed today and twenty-five Injured,
several fatally, 10 collision between a
big interurbaD car and freight train at
Long Juneau. The interurbsn WAS lit
orally torn to pieces, aud the dead and
injured we're scattered along the track
for 100 feet. The accident was due TO
the motormsn failing to see the stop sig
nal that WAS displayed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
The Hot Wave.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Although slightly
cooler than yesterday, when the Their
mometer ranged 80 degrees and register
ed the hottest day this year, the exces-
sive heat continued with slight indica-
tions of any relief. Tenement residents
sweltered in the heat yesterday, and
bathing beaches and the lake frout were
lined With people until late hour last
night 10 al effort to gain some relief.
Although the mercury showed the day
to he the hottest, only two beat pros
trsiions were repor ed yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
AeronIane Isl. AutomoblIe

New York, A ig 9 --Thst a modern
asroplane is speedier tbau an average
automobile was demonstrated today by
@. Foster Willard, who is flying the
Oustiss seroplsne at Hampstead Plains,
MineoIs, L. l. Today at a height OF
30 feet in the sir he kept far ahead of an
automobile on earth that was making
more than 40 miles 40 hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Letter to Jno. Mecuen.
Alexandria, Va.

Dear Sir; G,ol yarn; How we got our 'gen'
at Delhi. N. Y.
we mustn't tell name. We wanted 'em.
Paine was printing his big Colonial honse.
Said it took 10 gallons of white for The trim.
We sent him 10 gsl Hons and said: If You get
il all on. no pay; il you have any left return
it and pay for ihe rest. Agreed =.
lie returned four gallons and TOOK the
agency. Four or FIVE y,ars ago. ne Know
now that his old paint was and is aduiteraied
that's why it took ten gallons TO equal SIX oil
ours.
Go by the name: there isbut one name 10 90
by: Degoe lead and zinc.
Yours truly
F.W. DEvOE & co.
r. S. f. 5. Ltadbeater d Sons sells cur
paint, ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Three Men Drowned.

Baltimore, Md, Aug. 9 News waf
received 10 Baltimore today of the
dro Rning of DR.. Howard Eastman,
Frank Z. Shuiz and George II. Ooombs,
all of Baltimore, late yesterday afternoon
of Dukes Wharf, Sheridan's Point,
solomon's Island, near the mouth OF
the Chesapeake Bay. 1t is stated that
all three men were in bathing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
New Yolk Stock Market.

few York, Aug. 9-There was moderate
degree of inegularity at the opening Of the
stock market but generally steady tone was
displayed. Although there were some frac-
tiOnal Fecessi0ns in a number Of active specu-
latiVe issues, these losses were offset by gains
10 other quarters. Before the end Ofthe first
fifteen minutes the number Of adj gauces ex-
ceece,i the deciin s. The market ruled strong
eli through the last half Of the forenoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Mrs RooseyeIt aud Party

Paris, Aug. 9.-Ms. Theodore
Roosevelt, accompanied by her 500
Quentin and her sister, Miss Oarew, VIII
arrive in Paris this evening. They leiI
Porto MauriziO Cd Friday and are max
ing the journey to Paris by easy stages
Archie Ro,sevelt and Miss Ethel Roose'
welt are still in Italy, the guests oil the
Italian Ambassador to the United States,
MaVor des PIauches. They will rejoin
their mother toward to end Of the month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

The new tattleship Maine is to be
ref ted with new boilers and thoroughly
repaired throughout. The old Maine
lie still left neglected at the bottom OF
the hsrbor of Havana, lest it be
shown that she was blown up from the
Ggnei,;e ,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
cbopped on ffis Arm.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 9-Deaied employ.
ment because Of withered arm, Alvin Niles,
aged A., is near death ia Mercy Hospital today
after deliberately ch piping of the manned
n embsr. Niles was found face down in pool
Of blood, and nearby was fence post where
blrO1y Ratchet and the withered portion Of
the mans severed arm wrapped in paper were,
diacovorad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
AmsirnIla Wants Flight.

New York. Aug. 9-Australis is going to
make a big bid for the Jefries-J Johnson hight.
Hugh Mcintosh, who pulled on the Burns
johnson ight last December, will arrive here
next Friday snd make an attempt 10 secure
the big fight. Mcintosh has already offered
the fighters a purse Of $4,000, but u Is said
be is willing to boost his ofer 70 $4,000,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
expense.

The Georgia Senate refused again on
Saturday to make the income tax amend
ment a special order, and it now seems
probable that the measure Will meet de-
feat. Friends of the state income tax
proposition, which was defeated at this
session, sre doing all in their power to
defeat the national amendment. Many
of the states Il is believed will not vote
to give the general government an ad-
ditiopal power for tsxiug that they do
not possess Themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Fell Seven Stories.

Holyoke, Mass, Aug. 9.-DropPiDg
seven stories from the top OF MILL
here, Patrick Kilkelly amazed those
Who went to pick up his dead body,
with "boys, give me & Cigarette
Kilkelly's hip wasbrOken aud he son red
internal Injuries, but at the house oil
Providence Hospital here today It Is
said he will live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

SEVEN Of the twelve members OF the
National Waterways Commission, which
was directed by congress to investigate,
not only the waterways of Europe and
Canada, but the waterways Of the United
States, for the purpose of making recon-
mendalions for the improvement Of riv-
ers, barbors and canals of this country,
will sail tomorrow from New York on a
ten weeks investigation and examination
of the waterways of Europe. Another
congressional juOket, at The governments
axpepse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
Collapse of Warehouse.

Cleveland. o., Aug. 9.-Thirteen men.
with injuries ranging from fractured skulls
to cuts and bruises, are ia three hosgita OF
the city today, as the result Of The collap'e OF
the walls and roof Of the tw story bricks
warehouse Of the Ohio sash and Door Com
pany which was destroyed BY fire early today
Eleven Of the injured are city bremen who
were carried into the ruins from the upper
floors when the crash came. The others are
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

THE special session of Congress called
10 revise the tariff downward cost the
people 81, 600, 900 directly, that amount
having been paid out of the treasury for
expenses. How many millions 1t will
cost the people by reason of the higher
duties is prOblemstical.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

The United States Steel Corporation
has now advanced its prices 81 on bars,
plates beams snd angles to meet those
which the independents made recently.
The tariff is g powerful lever with which
to advance price,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

George Van Dyke, of Lancaster, N.
H., one of the best.knoWn lumbermen
in New England, and his chauffeur,
Frederick B Hogdon, Of North STRAIT
ford, VT, were fatally Injured when an
automobile In which they were riding
plunged over 75-foot cliff ipto the Con-
necticut river at Riverside, opposite
Turner'S Falls. Mass yesterday. Both
died OF their ipjuriess st The hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

The quantity Of raw material imported
into The United States during the fiscal
year euding Jnne 30 last as the grestesl
10 the history Of The countr!.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

All the Cabinet officials but Secretary
MscV,agh and Postmaster General
Hitchcock have left Washington on a
vacation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09

Representative Nicholas LongwoTth, OF
Cincinnati. Is being mentioned for the repub
lican nomination for governor, Of Qhi9l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-09
The Market.

Gsorsetosn. D. 9. Avg. s.--Thsst sS.loa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
g,Ar TO WAS 3INGToN.

For comfort 10 ira 7elliDg between
Alexsndris and Washington to witness
the Inauguration ceremonies a1d parade
tomorrow, the special ferry trips of the
larse and roomy slesm'r Queen Anne
offer special attractions. The steamer
is speedy one and there is plenty Of
C Mort room aboard her for all who
wish TO use her In gOiog to aud from
the capital city tomorrow. The schedule
of the steamer has been arranged With
special reference to the wishes of the
people of Alexandra. Sac will leave
this city every hour on the hour from 3
a. N. until midnight, and from Wash
ingtou every hour on the half hour
until the last trip from Washington IS
m de at 1870 p. M, except during the
lime the inaugural ceremonies and pa
rade are 10 progress, 10 the middle OF
the day. when the trips will be further
spJrt. The managers Of the steamer
have put the fare at Is cents for the
round trip and tickets will be on sale at
the whsrf 10 the morning The Qdeen
Anne will leave the pitrof the Mutual
Ice 90. foot OF Cameron street, 10 this
city and the wharf OF the Washington
and Potomac Steamboat %. foot OF 9th
street southwest, In Washington. See
schedule 10 another column on this page.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
EXCITING WEEK.

This week will be remembered long
time owing to so many things which
amuse being crowded into 1t. 10 the
FIRST place up to snd continuing tonight
the management at the Opera House
has kept the people busy enjoying the
vaudeville feast he promised. There is
no doubt but that this Is one OF the
cheapest aud yet the best shows the
house has put on and it is 10 keeping
with their statement made to the public
at the beginning. Tonight will end the
engagement Of the stars now performing
aud the people will regret 1t if they do
not see their concluding performance
Tomorrow being Inauguration Day"
there will be sn extra good show on by
different people aud when the amuse'
ment lover returns from Washington be
can drop in and see a good show aud
enjoy q laugh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
RIVER NOTES

The spring schedule OF the Maryland,
Delaware aud Virsiois Railway CON-
psny, operating boats 90 The Potomac
river aud One, apsske bsy between this
CITY, Washington, the lower river and
Baitimofe. vent into eject NJ nday. To-
stead of one rouod Trip each week, as
has been mad, lor several weeks pas,
three trips viii be made. The steamers
will leave this city every Monday, We'd
nesday and Ssurtay a. 4:SO p, M. and
STRIVE in Baltimore early Monday, We'd
nesdsy and Friday mornings. The trips
from B fillmore to this city will be made
the same days and time "a from this city
The msBsgers of the Pot1uac ana
Chesapeake Steamboat O mpsny, sue
eessors of the old Washington ard Poto-
mac line, sra a ringing to give addi-
tiopal service on its routes as soon as
possible. It is probable they will have
a beat Oh 9 temporary route on the up
psr river wtils The steamer Harry Ran
dali is being rebuilt and the Queen
Anne made ready for night route on
the river.
The schooner S donis OuIler is being
loaded at Il. K. Field x Co.'s wharf
With bottles by the Old Dominion Glass
Works for Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
INAUGURATION SPECIAL.

The Alexandra Amusement Com
pauy was again crowded last night and
when the people emerged from the
building their countensnces were still
gresthed in smiles at the entertaining
motion pictures seen. II Is the concen-
sus of opinion that the company looks
more to the character OF its pictures
as 8 pleasing feature than to making
money, for the management spares nc
expense to secure The best, looking al
WAYS to the interest of their patrons.
Tonight will be DO exception, as gr'a
show is promised all who come out.
Notwilbs' auding the fact that tomorrow
is Inauguration day" the house will
be open ell day and special show will
be put 90. To those who have read
Dickens's works and remember "Ihe
Old Curiosity Shop" it will be chance
to see IL Ia pictures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
THE WEATHER.

The weather has been threi tening
throughout the day, With slight spriDk'
liugs Of rain at times. The wind has
been from the east and the temperature
raw The Westher BlreGu hiss given
out the following forecast for this section
for tomorrow: ''Showers this afternoon,
clearing and cooler tonight. Thursday
fair and somewhat cooler; brisk souther-
ly,sbiftiDg TO norlhwesterly winds" Be-
tween II aud | O'Clock today the skies
were so heavily overcast that light was
required 10 many homes aud appearances
indicated whirlygig in the h'a7ens,
but the heavens soon lighted aid the
darkness disappeared sfers light shower
and fall # bail. Ia the afternoon rainy
conditions continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Friendship Veteran Fire Asso-
citation will meet tonight.
The Young Mems Sotalily OF St.
Mary's Church beld reorganization
meeting last night
Judge Wa1dill OF the u S Cont has
rsappoiuted Mr.. Waiter U. Vsrney ref.
cree 10 bankruptcy proceedings for this
city.
Ma,yE., the infant d 'ughttr oil Mr.
Matthew F. sDd Mrs Julis Hicks, died
a, her pareuts' home, No. 727 south
Fairfax street last Dight.
Court Ksvapsugh, No. 81. Daughters
of Isabella, held an interesting meetl Dg
Monday evening in S.. Msry's Hall and
hai as their guest Mes Annie Baker,
past nd regent Of Court Vertas, No.
II, OF New York.
About IL o'clock last night fire wei
d scoyered 10 the lath room of the resi-
deuce of Mt. S ephen w. Wood, 80:
south Washington street. The fame
were exlingnisAed by one OF the occu-
pants before any serious damage followed
Ssrepls Lodge, no 46, l. o. o. F
at The meeting last night elected Pas
Grand Chss. N. Rauch, representative
and Pas, G.snd w. ID. Zlmmsrmanp
alternate, to the Grand Lodge which
meets st Bristol, W., on Tuesday
May ].
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
WOMAN's AUXILIARY.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Woman's Auxiliary, to r. E Lee Camp
was held last night in Confederate Vete.
rams Building. This va the annual
meeting and the report Of the years
work was read which showed the organ
ization to be in prosperous condition.
Much work has been accomplished by
the auxiliary during the year, which is
10 a large measure Que to the untirlug
efforts and energy Of the president. The
following members we're elected to serve
Tor the ensuing yea; President, Mrs'
E. II. O'Brien; fret vice president,
Mrs. Mary E. Kelly; second vice presi-
dent, Mrp. ThUma' W. COllingswortb
treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Alexander; record.
ing secretary, Mrs. I. Wellington Rose;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. India
Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-03-03
SHAMROCK ENTERTAINMENT.

The members of 17lh Regiment Vir-
Vinia Chapter, U. ID. o., are actively az
work pre- airing for "fhe Shamrock Eo-
ter slnment' to be held in Lee Camp
Hall on the evening Of March 18th
Tbs decorations will display the "IrIsh
colors" with the "Irish flag" conSpicu'
Gus 10 elaborate and handsome designs
The supper committee will offer tempt,
ing and carefully prepared menu q
"irish fare Slippers will be served
from six to eight O'Clock. The enter
tsinment COMMITTEE hiss been fortunate
to secure the most popular musical and
liter,ry talent our city can supply, with
programme replete with interesting iea-
tures-Irish songs, proverbial lr!sh VIII VI!
and humor. Guests from "lhe aud std'
offer rare attractions indeed AID prom
Use a most delightful evening 10 sill who
are fortunate enough to secure tickets
of admission to this unique and beau
tiful entertainment.