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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
Suicide of a Farmer.

Wilmington. Del, Nov 6.-S andiDg
ing a shot gun sgSinst his back and
holding his head so that 1t came
directly over the muzzle Of the weapon
John Cnmmips Brice, a farmer liz.
ing near Ssssfras, Md !, just over the
Delaware line, pulled the trigger Of the
gun aud blew the entire top of his head
of. Why be committed the deed no.
b ody seems to know. he was 6S years
o age and is survived by a widow aud
four children,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
Bids for the Fight.

New York, Nov. 5.---Jim Jehries' predic-
ton that the club that gets the fight between
himself and johnson will bid at least $780, 0C
seems likely to be true when bids are opened
here on December l. Clarence J. Gerard, OF
Seattle, hiss wired Sam Berger that he is
ready to post certified check for 100000
for the match and is also willing to post a
heavy forfeit that he can pull the match of
without interference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
SYNOD UNION.

The annual meeting OF the union of
the synod Of Virginia Of the Presbyteri'
au Church cane to q close at Stanton
Yesterday afternoon after two dsys' ses-
sion, presided over by Mrs. Calvin
Stuart, Of Richmond. The union was
addressed by Mrs. SslIie II. McOor-
mick, Mrs. E. P. Bledsoe, Mrs. Stuart,
Mrs. V. O. Staples, Miss NJ. l.. Mat
toou and Rev. L. B. Tate, missionary
to Korea. The union will meet next
year 10 Central Presbyterian Church,
Washington, ss CUES OF the Chesapeake
Presbyterian Uuion.
The officers elected are Mrs. j. Gal
viz Stuart, OF Richmond, pIesideni
Mrs. f. Gary johnson, Unioo IDeolog'
icsl Seminary, secretary; Miss J. Nj.
Rutherford, OF Richmond, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. S n. McOormics, OF
S eeles Tavern, secretary OF young peo-
pies work; Mrs. P. L. Bsatie, of Chevy
Chase, secretary Of literature, ADD Mrs.
A. NJ. Howison, OF Stanton, treasurer.
The Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURES

The New York Musical Courier says:
"Whatever is attempted by the Weaver
Organ & Piano Co., is done in the best
possible way. Their factory system is
complete as far as modern appliances
and modern ideas can make It. The
instruments are up to date in every de-
tail of their construction. Their business
methods are perfectly satisfactory to
their large clientele. They are live
house and are manufacturing hne in-
st ruments," II interested send Tor
catalogue OF the celebrated Weaver
Organs or their superior high grade
Weaver Piano.
WEAVER ORGAN & PLANO co.
Manufacturers, York, Pa.
W.. Whitson, Sole Agent, 6fI-6T3
King Street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
Inv Rnfnaaa 10 Talk.

New York, Nov. 5.-Former Mayor
Seth Low, Of New York, ex-presideut Of
Columbia University, today refused to
discuss the rumors from London that be
had been picked by President Taft to
succeed WbitelsW Reid as ambassador
to EOgIand. He declared he had heard
nothing OF The proposition aud therefore
eould not talk OF IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

HERR DERNBURG, German secretary
for the colonies, who has just returned
to LONDON from sn extended tour of The
United Stsles, t day gave 81 interview
to tie UnIteG Press representative, In
which be declared the negro rscs iu
America could never equal the white
race, aud that the latter must ever "bOss
AID lead" the blacks. The GImao
secretary hiss made 8 safe discovery and
proclaimed fact that has been apparent
to The word since the dawn of history
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

TIE latest ghost story comes from
Atbol, Mass, where mysterious rsppings
In the house occupied by Mt and Mrs.
FiaDk S French are attributed By
medium, who was consulted, 10 the spirit
OF the first husband Of the owner of the
property. HOsbsnd No. l committed
suicide, aud The house was built with
the proceeds OF bis life insurance. The
medium ssseris that the dead husbands
spirit purposes to make the house uniO-
habiiable. The present tenants have
determined to seek other quarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

-. men himself
"a. Uook today, through
secretary, denied the OopeOhsgeu
report tina. Danish missionary 10 tha
far north had been dispatched to io,er-
view the two Eikimo companions Of
Oook and to rescue Cooks Instruments,
left at Etah by order OF Oommsndsr
Pesry. Cook declared that be knew
nothing OF the sctIon. The OOpenbsgen
report was that The Daoish government
had requested the missionary to inter-
view the Eskimos, 10 view Of Pe'ry's
charges and Cooks delay In submitting
to the University Of Denmark his PROM
ised date Ct bis polar voyage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

The soothing spray of Ely. Lsou;d
Cream Balm, used in sn atomizoF, is "a n,
speakable relief 10 sufferers from Catarf
Some OF them describe il as a Godsend. An
no wonder. The thick, foul discharpe
dislOdeed and the patient breathes FIRE. ~
perhaps for tls first time in weeks. LioY,
Cream Balm contsips all the healing. d.,
Tying elements Of the solid form, and It NJ, .,
fails 70 aatisfy. Sold by all druggists for Zoe
,ncluaing spraying tube, or mailed By NJ
BROS. 90 Warren street. New York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
Bond Issue Approved.

jersey City, N. j., Nov. 6.-The
8 ockboders OF the Bethlehem S.eel Oom-
pauy today approved the issue Of 81
500, 900 five-yesr six.per cent. bonds to
be used foe addition and improvements
and 10 retire the outstanding issue Of
two million two hundred and City thous.
aud ak per cent. gold notes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
New York Stock Market.

New York, Nov. 6..-.There was the same
moving up In specialties and certain indus
trials during the early morning trading which
has been the feature Of the market for week.
became strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

The LoUicuu Mirror, published ct
Leesbnrg, has just Issued handsome
industrial edition, which reflects much
credit upon It's publishers. 1t Is we'll
printed, proiuseIy illustrated and con-
isins much information Of general inter-
est, especially 10 the people of Loudoun,
where the Mirror has so long been pub
GaAed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
TrIbeamen BesIsge Consulate.

Tehersp, Nov. 5 Messages received
here today from Ardebil, where the
tribesmeu have arisen, say the natives
are besiegIng the Russian consulate,
where the Persian governor of the city,
other government officials, the clergy
and all foreigners have taken refuge.
The iribesrsr have demanded the i'm
mediate surrender OF the place, threaten.
ing If 1t holds out to burn the town aud
massacre all.
The town outside OF the Russian con-
sulate Is the scene OF the widest horrors.
The nibesmen are loOtipg, burning
houses and outrsgiug women. Ii is M
likely that the leaders will be able to
restrain their wild followers from
slaughter If the consulate falls, even
should they desired to avoid Russian
vengeance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
TEE Swiss FedeIaI Railway official.

The Swiss Federal Railway officials
have opened Wsr on the "Merry
Widow" hat. All hats measuring more
than twenty inches 10 diameter are to
be classed as "wheels," and charged fer
at the same rate as bicycles They are
also to be packed and consigned to the
baggage car. The first victims were
two American women arriving at Basic,
whose has were found to measure
nearly tairty inches. They refused to
comply With the regulations, and inter-
viewed the American consul. he WIS,
however, powerless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
MARRIED.

In Rockville, Nd, Thursday evening, No
vember 4, BY Rev. VIM. White, Miss RUTH
Les DANT. Of Washington. Mr.. and AIRS.
Dsnt viii make their home in Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

try to keep anyone and everyone from
entering the resort. Everything but &C.
tusl fighting will be used In the work.
Mrs. K. l.. Wolfe, No. go east
S xty-secoBd street, over 80 years oil age,
Is lbe author OF the plan, aud will De
the leader of The srmy II her work Of
anllalmant ancceeds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

10y from the
.s 81 dsy.bresk today and
-yu % Sutton, the county seat, where
they were locked 10 jail. Governor Glass
cock and Adjutant General Burrows left
here for Charleston on special train OF
$50 sud quiet again reigDs after hours
Of the greatest excitement, when 1t was
expected any moment that the mob OF
2 900 men surrouuging The house where
the negroes we're confined would storm
the place and lynch the men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
FOR RENT

The DESIRABLE BRICK DWEIGrre.
ltoate No. 81 smeron street. Appiy -
LAh Renee SrABLEB, Burke aad H..
bert Building, oct9o.sg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05
THE VOTE OF Fairfax.

The following lie the Official vote OF
Fairfax county cast at Tuesdays cleo
tion:
Mann, democrat, governor .................. 765
Kent, republican, ................... 242
Ellyson, democrat, lieutenant governor -. 1853
lincoln, republican -. 242
Williams, democrat, attorney general. 7eS
Revercomb, republican ...... $50
James, democrat, sec'y commonwealth &c. 722
Locke, republican, - -. 240
Harma1, democrat, treasurer ............... 767
Crupper, republican ......... ........ 25t
Eggleston, dem, supt. public instruction. 40
Brent, republican 4" -. 237
KOiner, dem commissioner Of agriculture 7es
Robs N, rep. ...... 2S6
Oliver dem, house Of delegates. 7l6
Church, rep, " g .............. 27S
All twelve democrats were elected ss
road commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

{, ALABAsrlNE ia rock in powder form; ~
at LeadbeAtes'A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-05

Georgetown. D. c. Nov. 8. Wheat lO6-iis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
The ModestY Of Women

'.daturally makes them shrink from the
IndeIicate questions, the obnoxious ex-
aminations. and unpleasant local treat
rnents. which some physicians consider
essential IN the treatment OF diseases OF
wouion. Yet, II help can be had, 1t Is
hetter 70 submit 10 this ordeal than let
the disease grow and spread. The trouble
Is that so often the woman undergoes all
the Annoyance and shame for nothing.
ThousandS\Qf women who have been
cured 6X DR.. Rjerce's Favorito Preserip-
ton writA in. appreciation OF the cure
which disDesfSes 'NSftl the examinations
and local treatmentsS There -iS-po other
medicine 50 sure and safe for delicate
women as "FaYorite Prescriptlon." ~
cures deblIItating drains, irregularity and
female weakness. 1t always helps. IL
almost always cures. 1t is strictly non
alcoholic. non secret, all It's ingredients
being printed on its wrapper; con.
tains no deleterious or habit-forming
drugs, and every native medicinal root
entering into its composition has tho full
endorsement Of those most eminent In the
several schools Of medical practice. Some
OF these numerous and strongest Of pro
fessional endorsements Of its ingredients,
will be found in q pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also In a booklet mailed
free on request, by DR.. R. V. Pierce, OF
Buffalo, n. Y. These professional en-
dorsements should have far more weight
than any amount OF the ordinary lay, OF
non professional testimonials.
The most intelligent women nowadays
insist on knowing what they take as med
icine instead Of opening their mouths like
a lot Of young birds and gulping down
whatever is offered them. "Fayorite Pre-
scrlption' is Of KNOWN COMPOSITION. II
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser is sent .free
on receipt Of stamps 10 pay expense Of
mailing onlM Send to DR.. R. V. Pierce,
Buffalo. n. Y, q One-cent stamps for pa
per-cOvered, or 81 stamps for cloth-bound.
II sick consult the Doctor, free OF charge
hy letter. All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
Gad regulate stomach liver and bowels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
WILL QUIT WORK FOR TWO
DAYS.

At its meeting to night 10 Washing.
ton the Central Labor Union will doubt
less take action upon the motion car.
RED In Philadelphia yesterday urging
every union and nonunion man TO quit
work for two d.ys If Samuel Glmpsrs,
Frank NJ )rrison. sud John Mitchell are
sent to jsil for contemp. of court. The
determination to quit work for two
days is considered in the nstrIe Of q
strike on the part Of the uuion. 10
this way it is hoped to convince the
country at large OF the disspprovsl OF
the conviction of the officers, and at
the same time, arouse by action So
agitation favorable to the men. The
resolution was offered before The Cen.
trail Labor UniOu of Philadelphia yes.
tsrday by H. o Parker, Of the Cigar
maker Union. Copies of the action,
with request that it be fsvOrably con-
sidered by labor organizations through
out the couutrV, are to be sent to every
city In the United Ststes, aud, non
uaion men will be ssksd to lin with
orgaoIzsd labor in showing disspproVal
Of the imprisonment of the executives.
Il is probable the Central Labor Union
of Washington will make its move con-
ctrtedly with the American Federation
of Labor now holdipg convention 10
Toronto. This body bas been asked 10
take action on the resolution OF the
Philadelphia labor union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
Notice to State Taxpayers

am nov prepared to receive the State taE-
Is for the year 1909. The at'eotion OF taxDay.
ers is respectfully callei TO the importance Of
Day ing the same prior TO December |, 1909,
as on that date a penalty Of five per cent will
he adtei TO all unpaid bills, and their collec-
ton enforced rs required by law.
THOMAS w. ROBINSON,
City Treasurer, Room No. 1, City Hall.
novl 60 tdsc1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
CHEF OF POLICE KILLED.

A bomb explosion caused the death
Yesterday Of Chief OF Police Falcon, of
Buenos Ayres, aud bis secretary. The
two we're driving In a carrlsge In Calais
strett, when a man suddenly jumped
into the roadway aOd hurled the bomb.
l, fell under the csrrisge sud instantly
exploded with terrific violence. The ve-
hicIs was smashed into spliulers and the
horses we're killed. The two occupants
lay senseless apd bleeding amid the p'ls
of debris. Both died In thort time.
The assassin shot himself Immediately
after the perpetratiOD Of the crime, but
the wound vas not fata'. He has not
been identified. From his appesesncr,
It is copjectured thst be Is Russian.
He refuses to talk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
4 Reliable Remedy
FOR
GATARRN
EIy's Cream Balm

'.rano resulting from Catarrh and drives
lN.vaCol in the Heal quickly. Restore
the Sense cf Ta~.e and Smell. Full size
50 o;s. .t Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream rllr for use in atomizers IS cts.
IT, rG Wor~ep Street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
MAIL STEAMER SINKS.

The mail steamer La Styne, Of the
Messsgeries Maritimes service, running
between Java and Singapore, and on
her way to Singapore, was in collision
early yesterday morning With the
and sank within two minutes. S'ven
steamer Onds, of the Britisb-Indis line,
European passengers, including Baron
and Baroness Bsnitzky, and five Euro
pesu officers, the captain Of La SaYne,
and SO others, comprising native psssen-
gers and members of the crew, were
drowned.
The rescue of 6l persons, practically
from The jaws OF shosls OF sharks, form-
ed a thrilling incident TO the wreck.
The accident occurred about 4 o'clock
10 the morning 10 thick hSze. The
vesstls were steaming at good speed snd
the La SeyDe was cut almost in half.
There was no time for a panic nor for
any attempt on the part Of the officers
of the laundering steamer to get out the
boats. 1be msjority of those on board
we're caught in their berths and carried
down with the vessel.
The force OF the collision brought the
Onda to almost dead stop, and her en-.
gines were at once slowed and boats
lowered.
The rescue work proved thrilling, for
not only were the rescuing parties i'm
peded by the dark, bat shoals OF sharks
were aluady attacking those clingipg to
pieces OF wreckRge in the water.
Sixty.oDs persons from the i'll fated
steamer were finally dragged into the
boats and brought by the Onds to Siuga-
pore. Many of them had been bitten by
sharks and several are severely IL iured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
TO DEFEND THEMSELVES.

Gov. Wilson Of Kentucky is deter.
mined to break up the night rider
troubles in Kentucky. He hiss told all
farmers fearing an attack to call on him
for militsry aid, until the farmers them.
selves csu make preparations to resist at
tacks. Ii addition be hiss urged farmers
to kill auy person who attempts to In
iare their properly, promising pardon
in such cssss. The farmers who tsVe
so far refused to obey the commands OF
the night riders and pool their tobacco
are making preparations to Iesist any at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
BOMB.THROWING IN INDIA,


Lord Mimic, the viceroy of India,
and Lady MIDtO had a narrow escape
Saturday from being killed by
bombs.
They we're driving through one Of the
streets Of Abmedabsd when, without
warning, two bombs were thrown at
their carriage. A sergeant of dragons,
who was riding alongside, spurred for
ward, and with outstreched saber inter.
cepted the first bono, hurling it some
little distance away into a sand heap.
The second bomb struck the vicerOy's q
smidar, a native lieutenant, who was
holding an umbrella over lady Mimic,
and fell harmlessly to the ground.
Neither bomb exploded, as the soft
sand acted as buffer. The procession
went on. % examination they were
found to contain picric scid.
Just prior to this, IS the carriage
passed through one Of the streets, q
bomb exploded some little distance
away. Police aud others, attracted by
the explosion, ran up and found man
on the ground with bis hand blown of
He proved to be an innocent by
stsndtr.
The bomb thrOWers made their escape
in the excitement, and IS yet no arrests
have been made.
Attempt have been made 10 India
against Lord Muto, Lord Kitchener,
and Sir Andrew Fraser, lieutenant gov
eruor of Bengal, and many other
officials, aud for year or more there
has been fear of an uprising against
British rule In India.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
AIexan0ria, 6azetfe.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wBRKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 d S12 PRINCE
STREET.
TRRKg: Daily--I year, $500 monIns
$3.50; months, S1:26; / month, 70 cene'
week, 10 cents. =, "a
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Marriage and death notices must be paid Tor
In advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed 70 ez'
ceed theirspace unless the excess is paid fof
at transient rates, and under no clrcun'
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Resolutions in memonam, Of thanks, tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, Will
My be printed in the paper as advertise
ments.
Entered at the PostoSics Of Alexandria. Viz
ginis. 81 second-class mstter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15

tack. Soldiers guarding the iome OF
BENJAMIN Lougnecker, 10 Mason county,
r,inrned to Lexington Saturday night
ana reported the Longnecker home 8 reg
uIsr arsenal, with ten Krag-Jorgenssn
life, and half dozen repeating rihss
aud many shoiguus and revolvers. and
three men constantly on guard. Similar
precautions have been taken by other
IarnnnTR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15

Nickln's H>ir Tonic brings results. Re.
moves dandruh, revives the hair roots
strengthens and iuyigorates the hair. Price
&c., SOC. and sl.Q0 per bottle, at Leadbeater's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
Alexandria Electric Co
j. q. HenShaW

10 South Washington Street.
Nov ready for fall business. Indging from
the praise ana receiving the TRY NE must
make you feel good all over. Yes, it will do
it every time, assuring you a comfortable
stylish and we'll bslsn el grment.
TRY Mss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15

1hs hIst minute after Ere ttarts is the
m ost critical time, and the "Columbia" Ex-
tingTisher being always ready for use MAKE
BEATER q SONS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-11-15
FOR RENT

Don't worry about yeur corns. LUCK
ETI'S FOOT REST PLASTER will take
them of like magic without handaging or
cutting. 1t eases your temper as well "a your
corn. At Leadbeaief's for .0e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-04
TODAY'S AGE HERALD

 1-War of words in the senate. Great damage to crops py rain. Murder and not suicide is theory Tariff bill may meet with disfavor. Strike will be settled at once. Escape from death ;a cyclone. Detective identifies robbers. Brewers demand regulation of sa-
 looms.
 Colleges must be up-to-date. 2-Attorneys agree in rate case. Rain damages Alabama farmers. Man drowns at Lock 15 3-Etowah makes fine record. Calhoun county tax books completed. Judge Weakley makes an address. Bessemer high school graduating ex- ercises. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Eight injured in unusual wreck on Southern.
 Dr. w. E. Martin elected president of Woman's college at Montgomery Capt. John G. Smith elected comman- der of Camp Hardee.
 More citizens discuss the fee system. Graduating exercises at Birmingham High school.
 Bishop Candler to lecture at First Methodist church tonight. s-Rancor shown in Senate debates. Special election to be held in Ensley Wounded man may recover. Birmingham social news Feminine fancies by Dolly Dalrymple. S-Sheriff Cazalas will be removed 9-Stocks advance sharply. Wheat again goes higher. Cotton makes slight advance. sporting news.