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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
Prem Washington.
tCotrespOnoencs Of the Alexandria Gasette.
Washington, Nov. 10.

correspondence Of the Alexandria Gssettes
Washington, Nov. 10.
Compelled, they spserl, to disrobe and
submit to minute search by women
detectives looking for the 81, 900 stolen
f.om the desk Of money order official
here recently, the feminine clerks In the
postoffice are today srOusing a storm oil
indignation throughout the government
service. The facts in the case only
became knoWn today, The women
clerks sssert that they were taken into
large room, and there forced to disrobe
completely before several ssaIchers Of
their own sex, although, they assert,
they could not possibly have had any
connection with the theft, which COM
mitted 10 another psrt Of the building,
Posioffce officials, while admitting that
a sesIch was made, declare, thst the
employees we're not coerced nor did they
suffer indignities in the search, and that
1t WAS inside with sll privacy. The
81, 600 theft is still unsolved. The
money disappeared on November s.
In one large cell, Oapt. james F.
Ship, former sheriff Of Hamilton county,
Tenn, and the FIVE other Chattanooga
,oen sentenced yesterday for contempt of
be U. S. Supreme Court In conspirIpg
lynch the negro Ed Johnson after q
-tay had been granted by that tribunal,
'oday begun the second day of their
mprisonmeutin the District of Columbia
jail. Warden Mckee intends giving the
six men every comfort possible and
permissible under the rnlts. The ak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
COURTOF APPEALS

The Court OF Appeals yesterday heard
the following cases:
Ernest Wade, ofLynchburg, 1entenced
to eighteen years for murder; appeal de-
MED.
Houh Il Holler vs. Germau-Americsn
Insurance Company; argued and submit
ted.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Dom.
psny VS.. Chess Administrative; argued
snd submitted.
Wright VS.. Atlantic Coast Line Rail-
rosd Company; partly argued and con-
timed.
Next cases to be called:
Daniel ct. al VS.. Lipscomb ct 81. F;
Washington Luna Park Company VS.
Goodrich; Heckscher ct al. vs.. Blanto-
nett Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Com
psny VS.. CspIes' administrative; Viz
ginis. OsrolinG Chemical Company vs..
Southern Express Company; johnson VS..
Michux; Board Of Hsndley trustees We.
Winchester Memorial Hospital ct 81,
being Nos. 8, 4, and 6 to 10, inclusive,
on argument docket,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
TOday's Telegraphic News
War Against the Sugar Trust.


New York, Nov. 16.-When Presi-
deDt Taft and the cabinet in Washington
today took up for discussion the prop
osition OF how to crush the sugar trust,
Attorney. General Wickershsm presented
3 report compiled by Henry L. stimson,
special acting deputy encouragement,
setting forth the crimes be expects to
prove the combination guilty Of 1t Is
understood that this report declares that
the American Sugar Refining Company
crushed lis rivals by sheer weight OF
money; thst il corrupted government
inspectors without limi'; bribed employees
Of opposition companies to report the
details of their employers business 80
that the trust could undersell them and
thus force them into bankruptcy /;
contributed to the campaign funds Of all
parties prior to the last presidential
campaign so that national chairmen aud
commitises we're under obligations, and
finally by means off secret understanding
with the Spreckles interests OF California
auportioned the sugar trade OF the
country so that the independent trade
has heen wiped out with two exceptions
and they of en- immaterial character.
But-aud here Is the real reason Why
the Cabinet discussed the matter-most
OF this alleged law breaking is covered
by the statute OF limitations.
There Is plenty OF proof OF guilt up
to the time that Henry o. HaVemeyer
died 10 1907, but since that time the
proofs which would convict are scarce.
''There is plenty of moral proof of guilt
since that time" Slimson is reported to
have declared, "but very little that
could be considered legal or which
would be admitted at criminal trial"
And this Is what the Cabinet must de-
eide. 1t must go over the evidence that
Stimson aud his agents have secured
and then must decide what form OF
prosecution will be likely to result In
real punishment for the men respon-
sible.
New York, Nov. LEI. Z. Bender
nagel, former general superintendent of
1.-THE Brooklyn warehouses aud docks OF
the American Sugar Refining Compan!
Oliver Splitter, dock superintendent. and
FIVE OF the trust weighers were anaigned
before Federal Judge Hough today and
pleaded not gully. Bsudernsgel was re-
leased In bonds OF $1,000, while the
bonds of the others were continued. The
defendants we're given one week to make
any motions, change pleas or file such de-
murrers as their attorneys see ut! No
tics was given Assistant Attorney Cen
eral Stimson by the attorneys for the de-
PENDANTS that they would resist his ef-
forts to have the trials begin on Novem-
! Der 29th before Federal Justice Martin
! who has agreed to hear the cases.
Slimson opposed any delay, declaring
the attorneys had been through two
civil suits In which all the evidence was
brought out and they we're perfectly fa-
miliar With 1t. he said that an adjourn
ment would mean long delay.
Judge Hough refused to pass on the
motion for poslponement, declaring that
vas a matter for the trial judge to de.
eide. He also refused to pass on the
motion TO force the government to elect
what specific indictment they would try.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
The Illinois Mine Horror.

Cherry, Ill, Nov. 16.-With what
little hope remains Of saving the lives Of
the several hundred miners entombed 10
the burning 81. Paul mine blasted by
the hermeticsl sealing Of oil the shafts
the officials in charge at the scene Of
disaster today devoted all Of their ener-
gies to fighting the FIRE that RACES under
the earth. No effort will be made to-
day to penetrate the depths, as miners
declare that no man can go into the
underground passages DOW and live. The
officials today took roll call OF the
dead and living miners determine
exactly the number Of men ia the mine.
They asserted that not more than 276
men are still In the mine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
THE R., F. AND P. z. RAILWAY.

THE R., F. AND p. z. RAILWAY.
William H. White was reelected
president of the Richmond, Fredsricks-
burg and Potomac Railway Company at
the annual meeting Of that corporation
10 Richmond yesterday. George W. Sew.
ems, Alexander HsmiltoO, Fairfax Har-
rison and L. G.. Haas we're elected dlrec.
tors, Mr.. Hass succeeding Mr.. w. A.
Garrett, OF Baltimore, resigned.
The seventy seventh annual report Of
the railway showed tbatin the year opeT-
atlng expenses we're cut approximately
10 per cent. Freight receipts for the
year amounted to 81, 10, SOL 2S, the
total number OF tons hauled being 1886.
1872. Passengers, mail and other rev.
enue aggregated s9l6,77S.3O. The
total revenue from sll sources was 81,
0S6. 324.68, which Is sn increase over
the revenue of 1908 Of 1923, 210.28.
Total operating expenses we're 81, 297,
6S6 SO, showing a decrease from the
operating expenses of 1908 Of 1929, 1885,
.S5 Fixed charges and general better
ments aggregatlpg $l72, 013 go, deducted
from the total income, leaves net income
of 1856, 624 20. Special improvements
for the year consumed 1920, 900 of this
while dividends called for $S25,O44 To
the special contingent fund s2l, 900 was
carried, leaving Q surplus Of $50, $50. 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. Is. 1909.

ROSE PASTOR STOKES, who is engaged
10 the soclslistic propaganda in this
country, says the world has never been
riper for socialism and never has the
cspitsIistic classes feared the truth MORE
In every country of the world discomfort
il growing, according to this Womsp.
Among other things she says;
This is the new rebellion--the rebel
lien that will be fought with the ballot,
81 possible, as is our right 1t should be,
Int with the bullet if necessary. Amer
lea is probably more rips than any
other country for the scientific soelsllsnc
moveuept. There Is De Lara, imprisoned
IN Eos Angeles; FOmaro under jail sent
ence In New York for speaking The truth
ebont the car of Mexico, and In Spo-
Zane there are hundreds imprisoned be-
oause of their love for liberty. Rebellion
Il must be or slavery. The master classes
of America cannot force the people,
however. to violent action until every
poseible condition is right to aid In r
oomolete victory for the working people.
7 cannot see that ne can win BY the
baIlot alone. l wish l could. But the
federal courts are so blinded by caPllal
that il is impossible for them to cope
With present conditions.
A lew days ago q London newspaper
IN referring to the growth of socialism
compared present conditions With those
which preceded the French revolution
The ideas Of the political dis'ontents al
that time did not saver Of blood Their
vsrsioD was concealed until the king was
delbroped when GiIondists-or most Of
,bem-lused sith the Jacobins' The
world is confronted with socialism and
anarchy. The advocates Of the former
now pose 40 conservatives, but what hHs
beer done before may be done again.
and, according to Rose Pastor Stokes
socialism is likely to merge into anarchy
sbould conditions become favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
THE METHoDIsTs.

Football as 1t 10 played 10 the col.
leges Of the United States Was, by reso-
luton, bitterly denounced yesterday BY
the Virginia Annual Conference OF the
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
In session In Newport News.
The conference upauimously adopted
q resolution solemnly protesting against
the brutality OF the game aud urging
the faculties Of all Institutions OF learn.
Ing to use their best efforts to have the
game 80 changed as to eliminate the
rough and dangerous tactics. Tbs
resolution also advises the member Of
the Methodist churches Of Virginia
against encouraging the game ss
new played BY their presence on the
field"
Rev. James Cannon, it,, offered 8
resolution providing that no assessment
shall be made by the conference for
any school unless the title is vested
Ia the church a. far IS the laws of the
states will permit, and of which the
trustees are either clerical or lay dele
gates. This resolution was adopted.
DIR. Cannon introduced another pzo-
viding that If the trustees Of Hampden-
Sydney College will sgree to q trust
clause setting forth that the college Is
held In trust for the church aud that
three-iourths of the trustees shall be
lay or clerical members of the church,
the conference will Withdraw Its re-
quest OF November IL, which was that
the conference be given the right Of
confirming the election Of trustees of
the college. This resolution also
was adopted. and the committee, Of
which DIR. Cannon is chairman, vas
given full authority to sppesr before
the corporation commission In the mat
ter of securing an amendment to the
charter of Hsmpden Sydney.
As had been predicted, the memorial
providing for the division of the Viz
giDia Conference was unanimously voted
down
A memorial asking for the right to
drop preachers who fail to pay their dues
was reported unfsvorsbly, and the report
was adopted.
Conference will adjourn today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
Masonic Tie mpIe Dedicated

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. l6.-To take
the place of two former homes which
were destroyed in disastrous 6res 10
Baltimore, there vas dedicated today
one of the most modernIy equipped aod
beautiful Masonic temples 10 America.
The dedication brought together the
greatest gathering of Master MssOus ever
seen in the State. twenty-five grand
masters snd 1000 grand past masters of
80 states participated. The Grafton was
delivered by Judge George B. Orlsdy, of
the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
Diuner will be served to 1900 guests
tonight In the temple.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
ANXIETY for Col, Astor's Yacht.

New York, Nov. 16.-Friends Of
Ool John Jacob Astor are somewhat
alarmed because OF the absence of news
OF the Astor yacht NOurmahal, which
with Dol. Aslor and bis son Vincent
aboard has been cruising In the West
Indies for some time. The yacht left
Port Autonis over week ago, and It Is
believed was at sea during the West
Indian hurricane
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
The American Federation Of Labor.

Toronto, Ont, Nov. Is The Amer.
jean Federation OF Lsbor convention was
decidedly "up In the air" when today's
session was called to order. The fate Of
President GomperS, Vlce-Presideut
Mitchell and Secretary Morrison was
the subject OF conjecture on every band
and the absence OF definite word from
Washington tended 10 make the situa-
ton actually chaotic.
The entire convention 10 stirred with
resentment and even the most conservs-
alive leaders confess thst II the officers
are cent to prison the socialist wing Of
the American Federation OF Labor will
receive an tremendous impetus.
The convention endorsed the strike Of
the 5000 seamen on the Great Lakes
the endorsement carrying with 1t 6nsn-
ciai aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
NO SHAFT AT BLOODY ANGLE

Virginia has been denied permission
to erect monument at "Bloody Angle"
Gettysburg, according to statement
given out BY Governor SWsnson snd
Col. Thomas Smith, of Warrenton, two
members OF the Virginia Gettysburg
Monument Commission, who returned
from Washington to Richmond yester-
day,
The commissioners saw Secretary
Dickinson and members Of the Gsltys.
burg commission. The VirgiDisns we're
Informed that the policy was to keep the
point selected by the Virginia commits
sion free from ell monuments. Oonse-
quen.ly the commission will have TO call
another meeting aud select q new site
for the monument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16

THERE is nov every reason to believe
that the worst is to be realized in con-
nectiUn With the mine horror In Illinois
last Saturday. Dispatches from Cherry
are to the effect that three hundred or
more miners are dead in the ST. Paul
coal mine Some of the bodies lie buried
beneath thousands OF tons of earth which
caved in upon them, and it is doubtful
whether many Of the bodies can ever be
recovered. Three hundred collins have
been ordersd, The spectacle shout the
mouth Of the wrecked mine at dusk yes
terdsy WAS pathetic. as a result OF the
disaster there are in the town OF Cherry
at least ] 600 orphsns and 200 widows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16

SPEAKER CANNON, it is believed oy
many. ia contributing more to bis OVID
defeat than is any other individual in
the country. The men most intent upon
demonstrating that the speaker is not
oply unfit to control legislation, but IN
fit for leadership in anything more than
a besotled minority faction Discretionary
obstructionists, never hoped for such as
distance as is being given them by the
speaker himself. The speakers speech
at Bloomington, ILL.,, while more ex'
treme than any of his preceding uiteran'
ces. was in entire harmony with his
whole course Of expression since Con-
gress adjourned. Concerning Mr.. Gam
non the Washington correspondent OF
the Philadelphia North American says;
De has doue nothing but abuse those
who have opposed him, and has done
this With a degree Of violence that has
cost him the friendship of many conSerV'
alive snd right-thiuking men in and out
of Congress. He las tried to make bis
own methods and policies the policies OF
the republican party, and has denied the
party loyalty of every man who, from
motives Of honesty and decency, has
turned from him Ia disgust, Mr.. Gan
nous abuse Of his opponents would be
a very snail matter were 1t not for other
discredilDg circumstances connected
with bis present campaign. For the
speaker has attempted to bolster up bis
Cause by Misrepresentation so extraV-
spaut aud by fslsebood 90 malicious and
nnscrupnlous that even his friends ind
themselves powerless to defend him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
TIE KIND MUSICIANS BUY.

Some people are satisfied with very
Ordinary piano, because their players
are notable to draw out the finest shades
of expression even if the piano is capa-
bic Of 1t. The real pianist, however,
sees the wisdom of paying :or hne
Weaver Piano, because 1t is capable OF
giving expression to the finest emotions
OF the professional performer.
WEAVER ORGAN & PIANO Co.
Manufacturers, York, Pa.
w. 1. Whitson, Sole Agent, oII"oI3
King Street, Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
Twelve Persons Buried Alive.

Winston. Salem, N. o., Nov. 10
Twelve Italians and negroes 10 the en-
ploy OF q. J. Collier & Company,
Cleveland contractors, who are building
concrete abuttment for steel trestle
across Salem creek we're entombed by a
gravel slide today and ell are believed to
be dead. Up to noon Eve bodies had
been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
Injured az q Fire.

New YORK, Nov. 16.-By firing many
shots into the cir and threatening to
shoot the first man or woman who jump
ed, the New York police today adopted
d novel method of saving life. Despite
the startling methods, two persons we're
fatally Injured, third Is missing and a
fourth seriously cut by flying glass while
seven were overcome by smoke in fire
10 four story tenement house 10 Brook
lyn. A score of families lived 10 the
double tenement. When the smoke be-
gao to spread through the house, they
rushed TO the windows. One woman,
holding her baby in her arms, leaped.
Others prepared to follow her example.
The police drew their revolvers and
threatened to shoot any one who jump
ed, holding the panic-stricken people in
the burning building until 6remen
raised ladders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16

Hebrew merchants of Norfolk county
may keep their stores open on Sunday
without subjscting themselves 10 the
penalties provided in the statute for
working en- the Sabbath" provided
they observe the seventh day ofthe week
as their holy day. This decision was
handed down yesterday by Judge Law
less, Of Norfolk county circuit court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16

The American Telephone and Telegraph
Company announced in Boston today that it
has obtained control of a substantial minority
interest in shares Of Western Union Telegraph
Company. II is said that the shares pur.
chased were those held by Geo, ], Gould,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
Gan Won believe your sensesp

Odh yOa Jun SChbCSE
When two Of them, taste and smell, having
been impaired if not utterly destroyed, b,
nasal Catarrh, are fully restored by Ely,
Cream BALM, can you doubt that this remed
deserves all that has been said of it by H..
thousands who have used it? II is apple
directly 10 the sflected air-passsg
and begins its healing work at once. Wiz
not get 1t today All druggist or mailed ~
Ely Bros, Sc Warren street, New York, on
receipt Of 80 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-16
TIE Market,

Georgetown. D. G. Nov. 1s. Wheat iO6-1Is,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-08
Dragged From the Debris

You may have been here
with the crowds but you did
see the furniture we'll have
ready Tuesday morning. 1t
was not accessible before but
tomorrow you can choose to
your hearts content and save
as you never hoped to save
money before on furnishings
for a house.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-08
KIT CARSON NOT FORGOTTEN.
Many Traces of the Famous Scout In
the Southwest.


Every American in whom spark of
romance is alive knows the name
Exit" Carson, says the st. Louis
GlobeDemocrat And the majority of
us began young to know it, for Life
and Adventures Of Kit Carson" was
among our choice boyhood books. To
be a Exit" Carson was and long will
be boyhood's ambition. Quick to act
and never known to boast" is the Car
son epitaph, and one that any boy may
we'll emulate.
Exit" Carson, this greatest, perhaps,
Of American scouts and frontiersmen,
can be claimed by old Missouri. To
be sure, he was born In Kentucky,
but he was only year in age when
the family removed to historic How
ard county, which, although now in
the center of civilization, at that time
was exposed to savage beasts and In
dams.
Howard county in the '20s grew too
tame for him, and his apprenticeship
to a saddler, David Workman, "a good
name) waxed uninteresting. The call
when he was II he Joined Santa Fe
caravan. He already was an excellent
shot, proficient hunter and strong,
alert steadfaS youth.
In November, 1926, he turned up at
Fernandez de Taos, now of north
eastern New Mexico, then of Mexico
ITSELF Here today are to be found
many traces of him, for Taos was his
rendezvous and home through 40
years. At Taos he and his wife are
buried.
The house which he occupied for
many years while he was Indian
agent still stands and also the low
adobe structure containing his office.
In Taos lives Alloys Scheurich, a Car
son close friend, holding whose hand
the scout died, and Mrs. Scheurich, the
scouts niece.
The doings of Exit" Carson after
his arrival in what is now New Mex
leo have been faithfully recorded and
embodied in print But unfortunately
his boyhood in Howard county seems
vague 1t is to be hoped that the right
effort will result in more information
concerning this not unimportant Pc
riod of his life-the crucial period real
ly. He was we'll schooled in all the
perils and vicissitudes and lore OF
frontier life and he extended his To-
Gale, according to hazy report, by
hunting buffalo with the Sioux. His
knowledge of the Sioux tongue after
ward stood him in good stead.
He is a character of whom Missouri
may be proud. His honors apparently
are untarnished by the vices so prev
alent in his rough and ready day.
Coal In Four-Foot Seam.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-08
Sunday School Class
Entertained.

Among the pleasant happenings of
last week and one that catered very
delightfully."- to all who attended was
the entertainment given by Mrs. R. L.
Brelands Sunday school class Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Rev. and
Mrs G. H. Thompson. The home and
everybody in it's hospitable walls, was
turned over to the young people and
for two hours a truly royal time was
spent. The following program was
beautifully rendered:
Vocal solo. ............ Ruth Mclnnls
Reading. ........E Elizabeth Watkins
Instrumental duet Misses Ruth Pitts
and Ruth Bowen.
Reading. ...........K Katherine Bilbo
Instrumental solo. Miss Johnnie James
Reading. ..............W Willie Graves
Reading Olive Watkins
Instrumental selection, Miss Emma
Siebe.
Reading. Elizabeth Breland
After the program was over Misses
Ethel Coll, Elma Ellison, Johnnie
James, Gladys and Maggie Thompson
served refreshments. Those present
were Misses Bessie Cook, Emma Siebe,
Gladys Thompson, Maggie Adams, Will
lie Whitlock, Ruth McInnis, HELEN
Taylor, Johnnie James, Elizabeth and
Olive Watkins, Ethel Coll, Nettie Lee
and Minnie Page, Annie May Siebe,
Elizabeth Breland, Willie Graves, Ruth
Pitts, Velma Lee Forrest, Ruth Bowen,
Katherine Bilbo, Ophelia and Omelia
Anderson Bernice Maggie and Ruth |
Thompson, Elma Ellison Mildred, Hell |
len and Amanda Harris, Masters Yer
ma Hanna, Edwin Harris, R. H. G Paul
Thompson, Mesdames Thompson, Bill
DO and Breland.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-03-08

You win hunt a good while before
you find preparation that is equsI to
Chamberlain's Lininent as cure for
muscular and rheumatic pains, for the
cure of sprains and soreness Of the
muscles. 1t is equally valuable for
lame back and all deep seated mus
cular pains. rs and so cent sizes for
sale by Hays and Field and Yellow
Pine Pharmacy.