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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
PROPERTY SALES.

Mr. G. l.. Byolhe, special commits.
sioner, has sold to Mr.. s. M. Arnold +
house and lot on the south side OF
Orouoco street between St Asaph and
Pitt,
Mrs. Mary E Williamson has sold to
Mr. Jos. T. Haywood q house aud lot
on the vest side OF Columbus street be-
tween Princess and OrOnoco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
CORPORATION COURT.

[Judge L. O. Barley presiding.]
Robert Bender vs. Washington, Alex
andris & Mt. Vernon Railway Company;
Jury and csss 10 progress.
The object OF this soft is to recover
damages in the sum of S., 900 for injuries
alleged 10 have been sustained by being
struck by car of the defendant COM
psny while driving an express wagon
across the railway tracks at Duke AMI
Roval streets. The plaintiff is repre-
sented by Attorney S G. Brent and t6c
defendant company by M 'ssr'. j. K
end 3. B Cat1D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
LOCAL BREVI9IEs.

The City Council meets tonight.
There was another white frost last
night,
The Young Mems Senate will meet to-
night when officers vii be Daminated.
The steamer Estelle Randall has die
continued her trips to Smiths wharf,
but stops at Grinders wharf on every
trip.
A warrant has been Issued for num-
Der of boys who are charged with dis
orderly conduct in the neighborhood oil
Wilkes end Royal streets.
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows will
give 4 smoktr tomorrow night. At tb'
meeting Of the lodge on Ffidsy nigh
special husiotss Will be iTaos.:cted
There will a'so be some degree work.
The oyster roast given last tight ~
the mcmhers of the Reliance S.esm FIRE
Engine G upany at their boose on
oo;th Patrick street, WAS an epDgaoie
sfair. Among those present were
Chief Pettey of the FIRE department.
A grsnolitbic pavement is being laid in
front Of the store OF Hellmuth Bros, at the
corner of King and Columbus streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
REINIOKER LEJIURES.

Rev. DR.. CARL F. Grs~mer, OF 1t
Church, PbiladeIpnis, fc'o'er
IL e professor st the Theological Ssmi-
narv' will deliver course OF ReinlcStI
Lectures at the Seminary this week as
follows: Wednesday and Thursday 81
S o. m. and Friday OF DOOD, The gen.
ersl subject OF the lectures will be "5omt
Tasks and Helps Bought by Psychol
opy." The lectures will be delivered III
the chapel at the Seminary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
SALE OF LOTS.

The folloSlDg lots have been sold BY
the George Washington Park Associs-
ton in section of George Washington
Park. Two lots to Mr.. II. O. browns,
and two lots to Mr.. w. r. Hamilton, OF
his city; two lots to Z. s. Ashton, OF
Washington, aud two lots to Augustus
Wedderburn, Of Fairfax county. The
association is stesdily and rapidly re-
ducing it's indebtedness TO the banks,
ADD bids fair to improve the property
conditions in this section.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
KINGS DAUGHTERS.

Arrangements have been MADE lVr
che aunusl convention Of the virginia
brasch Of the Kiug's Daughters ana
Sons to be held in The old st. John s
Episcopal Church, Hampton. Delegates
will attend from sll sections Of Virginia.
They will be shown around the Soldiers
Home sud Hampton Normal School,
aud Mrs. Frank Darling will give re-
cep.ion in their honor Wednesday even
ing. There sre circles of the orgsniZa'
tion 10 Alexandria and vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
EXCELLENT OYSTERS.

Can't. L. Willmore, Of Lower Macho
doc. sent 10 this Office Today nne se-
lection Of Cuuiomsn oysters. The cap
taIn's vessel is ! Jog on the north side OF
the old Reardon wharf, between A,Og
aud Prince streets, sud has only a few
bushels left. Thee were OF dehclou
favor and much enjoyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
heath OF MRS sTROBEL

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth suObel, vile Of
Mr. Charles q. Suobel, il died at her
home, S42 Commerce street, y oo :g
AFTERNOON. The deceased wss 81 years
old. Sns was & native Of B,ltiTore'
aud vas daughter Of John and 4 "a
heih 4 ivlisa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
POLICE OOCRT.

TJustice II. B. Cation presidingJ
TIE following cases we're disposed o.
this morning; =,
Daniel Roy, colored, charged With
disorderly conduct, forfeited lis collat'
eraI by failing to sPPssr. 80,
Alberta Harris, colOred, charged With
,onduct, was fined S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
Y. M. S. L. WINS.

10 practice game Of basketball play
ed last night at the Armory Hall, the
Y. NJ. s. l. FIVE debated A. l.. l. BY
he score of 1908. Daring the game
Capt. Dufsy OF the A. L. |. used
thirteen meD, while Capt. Toomey oil the
Y. M. S L used only five.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
TIE COUNTY

Judge J. B. T. Thornton, prssldi pgJ
Dom. Us. Henry Turner, colo'ed
ples OF guilty OF assault and prisoner
sentenced to serve eleven months on the
road force.
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
OWL SERVICE EXAMINATION,

A civil service examination is being
held in this city today for slenographers
and typewriters. There were IA aPPli'
csnts-7 females and males. The ex'
animation is being conducted by Mr.. o.
A.SWausou, of Washington, assisted oy
Messrs. n. L. Williamson and H. l.
Lncas. cf this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26

az. He sought Mr.. Norman Williamson,
bat sill be could tell him concerning her
whereabouts Was the fact that she ieh
the postofBce building at the boar given
above. The relative later notified the
DOL CO station 10 this city OF the young
woman's disappearance. Miss Garrett is
totally unscquslnted with AiexsnorIs
and Washington, and she probably lett
the train at Soma poiUt where 1t stopped
10 tie latter city before reaching the
depot.
10 to $3.50 O'Clock this evening moth
log had been heard BY the examining
board OF Miss Garrett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26

Goodyear Gold Seal Rubber
Boots aud Shoes eau be had at
Az King street. } A MARSHALL
& Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26

IS ready to return
he would be at the
Toe young woman
uildiDg at 2:3O
cached Washing
slstivs, becoming
alexandria and be-
issjug Young WOm-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26

NOTICE. The annual meeting Of the
~ stockholders e the ALEXANDRIA
WATER COMPANY will be- held a, on
on NJ ,NDAY. Novembar !. 1909
octls I'd GEORGE UB LIS, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26

The Lindner Shoe for Ladies
fine VEGA has no equal, Jonh a.
Marshah * Bro, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-26
FOR RENT.

ROOMS AND BOABD.-Lsrge bright
X sunny rooms; southern exposure; heat,
gas. and hot water; all modern impror EN- nts..
with COED table board. Terms reasonable
Apply 1T go north Columbus street.
oct2S 81
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
CONS7AN7lNOPLE CAPTURED;
 .SULTANA PRISONER !/IPALACE
IN OFFICIAL REPORT
rURKIsn EslnAssr AT WAs1ING.
 TON HEAIss Nnws.
Precautionary lleasufen Taken fn 0on- sfantfn6pne e Pro1ect The C1tf- nensDzu2hteR ex Gsen-
 ern1 Lee in The CItyg

Washington. April 2l--The follow ing is the ofilcial verSion of t0dRyss developments at Constantinopie d re- cefved by the Turkish embassy here from the foreign ofice at ConefAntt> nopIe late this afternoon.
 "The second and third army corps entered Constantinople and occupied all the barracks. most of which sur rendered without resistance There were relatively few victims. Order and security perfect.
 "The houses and foreign missions (embassfes. legations, etc) and the banks. as we'll as hotels are guarded by the military so that there fs safety in the town. These measures were only taken fnr precaution."
 Miss Mary Curtis Lee. mentioned in ConstantfnopIe dispatches today as bee Ing among the Americans who are now in Constantinopie is daughter of Gen. eral Robert E Lee and was born in the mansion at Arlington. Va. She sailed from this country more than a year ago.
 Relatives in Alexandria. Va. were not aware that she was in Turkey. The early part of the winter she sNas in Egypt, whence she went to Greece. For the past thirty years Miss Lee has been traveller. mostly alone,
 Frank G. Carpenter. of Washington, who with his wife and daughter, are also in the Turkish capital. Is q we'll known newspaper syndicate writer. He has been in the Holy Land and planned to arrive at Constantfnopie yesterday and to remain until May z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
TO DECLARE SEG
SULTAN or TURKEY WILL sF
 LF BE DIsPOsED. 6
Ediet win Be Issued Declaring hat RuIer Has Broken the Faith
 --White Elag on the Chr

Berlin. April 24,-A dispatch to The Tase6iatt from saionfkf says 1t Is learned authorifatively that the depo- sftion of the Sultan fin principle has been decided upon.
 The declaration of state of siege will be made and then q proclamation Of martial law. followed by the inn prisonment- of all. suspected of partici- patton in the revolutionary movement. After an examination of witnesses concerning the complicity of the Sul-:s tan. the Sheik Ui Islam will be ordered to issue sacred edict. setting forth whether the Sultan has proved himself unworthy to occupy the throne, be- cause of his having broken the relig- fous law. which resulted in the killing of believers and injury to the prin-' ciples Of Islam.
 A dispatch to The Lokal Anzeieer from Copstantinople says that the young Turk officers are endeayorinr to induce the storekeeprs to reopen The population. however, fears further trouble.
 Firing is heard on the hills behind the fildiz palace. whithers . portion of the old garrison has retired with q quantity of ammunition 4 white flag is stfll flying on the garrison, which the troops have not yet occupied, al- though they command every point of vantage
 A dispatch from Pera says that bread and milk and other supplies are very scarce. as the occupying army mas requisitioned nearly everything
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
MAY MAKE OLDRATES
INJUNCTION AGAINST RAILROADS
 IS DISSOLVED.
Missouro Petitioner Alleged That State Ofllcials Were Using Courts to Embarrass the Corporations.
 May He In Contempt.

Kansas City, April 24--Federal Judge John Phillips here today issued ah or der dissolving the temporary injunct- ion recently obtained by s. G. Jones, Circuit Attorney of St. Louis, in the State courts. to prevent the eighteen railroads entering Missouri from re- turning to the three-cent passenger rate.
 Today's order. which Is made re- turnaible on May 6. was issued upon application of Frank Hagerman on his petition that the State officials were filing suits to embarrass the Missouri roads.
 Judge Phillips ruled further that any State official or State court that Issued an injunction against the railroads in- volved in the preesnt rate controversy. will be held In contempt of the Federal court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
FOUR PERSONS
 LOSE LIVES Three Others Are Serious
 ly Injured. 4 HOTEL IN TOPEKA BURNS Fire Caused by Crossed Electric
 Light Wires. The Room. whers the Four Men Lost TAeir Lives Were sm.iI and Hss No Win
 dows.
| HOTEL IN TOPEKA BURNS
The Rooms Where the Four Men

Topeka, Kan. April 24--Four persont loot their lives ann three others were serious injured in q fire that destroyed the Central Hotel here early today The hotel, which was two story brick structure, was situated on Kansas Avenue between Fifth and sixth Streets in the business district The dead
 John W. Erickson. Clay Center, Kan. county clerk; Benjamin shipley. Belle plain, Kan, Kansas University student Walter 8: shipley Topeka, chemist; l. l. washer in hotel.
 X r. |. Campbell. proprietor of the hotel burned and d%overcome by smoke, serious: Q woman guest. name un- known, serious; George Goodrich, fire lieutenant, severely burned. Cheadle and stratton were both telegraph line- men.
 stratton carried letter from the telegraph department of the Union Pacific Railway at Omaha, instructing him to report for duty in that city. He and cheadie occupied the same room.
 Erickson formerly was county clerk of Clay county, Kansas. He was in Topeka attending 6 Christian Endeavor convention The fire started at 4 o'clock, evidently from crossed electric light wires on d small balcony in the dining room of the first floor and spread rapidly.
 The rooms on the second floor were small and those on the side of the building where the four men lost their lives, had no windows while the hali- way was narrow and dark. Three of those who lost their lives wore smothered In their rooms. apparently having made no attempt to reach the hallway 4 fourth had escaped from his room and made his way down the hallway, but was unable to get fur ther than the stair landing, where his charred body was found.
 Today's fire was the second serious hotel fire in Topeka within three months. On January 14 the Copeland, a famous stopping place for politicians, vas destroyed. 1saac I.amhkrt of Elm peria, Q wei known railway attorney and politician, lost his life and twenty persons were injured
 Walter and Ben5atnih shipley were brothers. Walter was employed in Topeka by the Sapta Fe Railway Co, as chemist. and Benjamin, who was a student at the state university, had come to Topeka Friday afternoon to visit his brother. Waiter 6hipley was unable to accommodate his visitor at his boarding house and they went to the hotel
 Walter died in his room from suf- location and Benjamin was burned to death, while trying to escape through the hallway
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
INVASION OF PERSIA
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS ARE MARCH
 ING TO TAHRIz.
United states Is Assured That Amer icmn Interests Will Re Guarded --@Wemen Rebel AgainRt the
 situation.

Washington, April 24.-Russia has responded promptly to the implied re- quest of the American government that It's military forces about to enter Persia for the purpose of safeguarding the lives and interests or American cit izens by giving assurance that she will take all possible measures for the protection of foreigners. The proposed expedition Is about to start from the frontier.
 The welcome information came to the State Department this afternoon In a dispatch from Ambassador Riddle at St. Petersburg. and was also communl- cated to the officials by the Russian ambassador at Washington. Baron Rosen.
 With well-organized military de- tachinent in the city at Tabriz, it is felt here that foreign interests may rest assured of remarkable freedom from violence pending the settlement of the troubles which now beset the Shah's government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25


 the defenders hoisted tho white flag Infantry moved forward in the open and gun fire was suspended. When the battalion was within 400 yards of the barracks, the guns behind the walls opened up a deadly fire on them, twesa- Ity-seven being Killed and eighty wounded.
 In. one quarter. some 5000 or 7.ooo troops were engaged in the conflict, but with the terrific exchange of shots. few non-combatants were Killed.
 Half of the Saioniixf chasseurs who were brought from the country dis tricts several months ago and placed in the Yildlz garrison by the Commit tee of Union and Progress, and who took a prominent part in the recent mutiny, fell fighting in or near the barracks where they murdered most or their officers only ten days ago. In the pockets of some of the dead were found large sums of money in golds which it is assumed. were part or the price of their loyalty.
 Conduct of Americans.
 The Ambassador. Mfr. Leishman, sde- clared that the conduct of the Amert- cans during the fighting and while ne was arrauHing to send them pn on q AfSaraar* wak anlendld The men aie- play6d the keenest iriterest in the strange battle ana every woman exhib- ited the greatest pluck. There was no falntinR and no hxsteries
 Ak noon f1fe Battle ukAeed. hnd pre- caifkionkry measures were Immediately taken by those upon whom victory had rested to insure the safetykof the residents No disorder of anyN kind occurred during the afternoon and no footing was permitted. General satis- faction seemed to be felt at the swift change from uncertainty to eonstitu- tional order.
 Should the Sultan remain in office. it will merely be in nominal way. His allowance will be greatly restrict ed and he will have no means for fur ther agitation should his mind turn again in this direction.
 It fig credibly reported that the Sul- tan has distributed within recent days, two million pounds. Turkish. to the troops. The question of his deposition or his execution can hardly be consid- cred a possibility. He has been tried. 1t is true. and condemned. in the minds of the committee of Union and Prog thoritatively stated that he will be at lowed to remain where he is for the present.
 Modern political ideas. supported by an army of thirty thousand from the European provinces are opposed to his ruling, but the Asiatic provinces, back ward and confirmed in the Mussui- nan faith, remain yet to be reckoned with.
 Even European Turkey has only a thin veneer of education and culture. and 1t is believed the old order Is like ly to have another chance before many months. For the present the constitu-. tionaiists have won clever victory, everything having been thought out and carried out so that in the oity of nearly 100000 people, order was main tained. while the most severe engage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
DOZENS ARE KILLED
 BY QUAKE IN PORTUGAL

Lisbon. April 24--The effect of the earthquake shock last night in Portu- gal was particularly severe along the Tagug, in Rihatejo province, between Santarem and Lisbon.
 Many houses there were thrown down and the church at Salvador was almost completely demolished. At Al- hambra. q dozen people were killed and manv were wounded. Six dead were reported from other points. have left Lisbon to visit the afflicted district and the sittings of Pariiamant have been suspended. No further shocks were felt today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
SITE FOR DAVIS
 MEMORIAL IS BOUGHT

Louisville. Ky. April 24.--IThe cori- summation of plan launched by the Orphan Brigade at the home of its old commander, General Joseph H. Lewis. at Glasgow, Ky. September F. 1907, was effected in this city today. when sixteen acres of land in Todd county, Kentucky, were bought as site for the Jefferson Davis memorial
 The fund was subscribed all over the South by those whose interest and memories were in the cause of the South and it reached s6,700.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
VIRGINIA TEACHER
 SHOOTS AN EDITOR

Warrenton. Va, April 24--As the outcome of a long-standing feud. Pro- lessor J. D. Harris. principal of the Warrenton High School. shot. and 1t is thought. fatally wounded. w. A. Thompson .as the editor of The War renton virginian, on Main Street to- night.
 The excitement Is intense. and re- ports are conflicting. Thompson was removed from the scene ofs the trag- edy to the Warren Green Hotel, where he was attended by physicians He was shot through the body three times and his recovery Is doubtful.
 Professor Harris gave himself up, and was placed in charge of an officer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
Enrnnenn. MlnmnanA.

Berlin. April 24.-rhe constantinoe pie correspondent of The Loka1 Angel ger telegraphs that a number of Euro peans were wounded in the fighting.
 1t was reported tll t the corresponds ent of The London mes was Killed at the Taxim barracks where the saal- tans troops put up strong reslst- ance This statement could not be vera flied and 1t was said later that the man killed was an American sightseer. The dragoman of the Austrian embassy was wounded and t Is reported that sec- retary attached to the English Embas- sy was killed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
rInsl, ln ImmInenf..

Constantinopie. April ai--Ambassa. dor Leishman received telegram so- rut, c. B. RavLdal. setting forth the danger of collision tomorrow between Mohamniedans and tie Druses Tribes men.
 In reply the ainbaasndor suggested that q message be sent to the father of the late Deputy Arsian telling nina of the success of the Liberal forces here and suggesting that ysngeanae be left to the governmenr.
 M. Bustony. deputy from Beirut and the only Christian member of Tar lament also has sent message 10 his people in which he urgently advocated any measure to prevent a clasIl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
MONUMENT ERECTED
 TO GENERAL MOoRMAN

7 New Orleans. April 24.--General Gle. ment A. Evans. commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans. had issued today general order, giving ument to Major General George Moor. man. adjutant general and chief of stan. from July 9, 1891, to December ls. 1902.
 The general order. issued over the signature of General William E. Mickis the present adjutant general and chief of staff. says that few friends of the late General Moorman have erected in Metairfe Cemetery a monument to his memory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
Anti-ChrIstian Riots :.

Beirut, Asiatic Turkey. April 24.-> According to the latest information of the progress of the fanatical anti Christian rioting in the country around Alexandretta, the Armenian village Of Kessab has been burnod and many persons have been killed there.
 The women and children of Kessab are fugitives. Help is urgently need ed everywhere on the coast. The sitn- alton at Belian, a short distance south of Alexandretta. Is critical.
 No news has been received from Had- jim. where five American women mis- sionaries are reported to be Tn danger.
 Native hordes are moving on Suediah. eighteen miles southwest of Antioch. Beirut Is quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
Operation on HltnhrocIs.

Washington, April 76--'It became known here today that Postmaster General Hitchcock was operated on a day or two ago ut the George Wash ington University hospital for sliEht nasal affection by specialist in this city. He IS stili confined to the hospit- al but expects to resume his duties ssk the p6stodice deparnent on AEnAA@s-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
me rafs. IlassYsaln

Washington April asS President ana Mrs. Taft tonight entsrtafned thirty two guests at the first of . series of six dinners to be given in honor of members of Congress. Among the eueats were Senator Daniel, Senator and Mrs. Bailey. Senator Poster, Sena- tor and Mrs. Taylor and Representa- tive John M. Morehead. of North Caro- lima. Mrs Taft wore gown of white ga tim
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
JAMES SMITH DEAD.
Oae Of the Hest Known Lace Experts
 In the s0uths

In the s0ufhs
 Memphis. Tene.. April 24.--James Smith. head of the lace department of E.. Lowenstein and Bros. for thirty five years an employe of the concerns and one of the best known lace ex- perts Tn the South. was found dead in the. bath room of his home here carly today
 Mir. Smith is survived by three daughters. his wife having been dead for many years. His daughters are Mrs. W. A. Evans, wife of the health commissioner of Chicago; Mrs. Wm. Lee, of Ciarsdale. and Miss Jessie Smith of Memphis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
Sail For Lihersa.

New York. April 24.--Roland Post Falkner. Ph. D., the Rev. Dr. George Sale and Emmet L. Scott, the commits sioners appointed by President Taft to tions of affairs in Liberia sailed today on the United States cruiser Chester
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-25
Ininnetion Hodlned.

St. Louis. Mo. April s4--rhe iniunct- ion issued against the eighteen Mis- souri railroads on April 8. was today modified to restrain them from ma king a passenger rate of three cents a mile.
 This will allow the roads to charge any rate below three cents provided 1t is not discriminatory.