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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
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IO1ssVpondence Of the Alexandria G,.sette.
Washington, Oct. Is.

tOUssVpondenoe Of the Alexandria Gaseite.
Washington, Oct, Is.
Increase in the infantry aud field
artillery and the reorganization Of the
cavalry are recommended by Big Gen.
Darlington In bis annual report to the
secretary of war "a Inspector general.
With the vieW of bring these needs to
the attention Of the people for the nlti-
mate purpose Of securing the necessary
ltg's'aliOn be suggests that isolated posts
be abandoned as rspidly az possible aud
tust the troops be stationed in thickly
settled communities Gen. Darlington
also draws attention to the evils of the
detailed system" for officers OF the
army. OF this be says: "There lie a
general comp amt from all directions
that the service is more or less crippled,
especially 10 general instruction, die
cipline, and efficiency, IS we'll as 10
target practice, by reason Of the large
percentage Of officers constantly absent
from their commands by detail or othei-
wise. On June 80, 1909, out of SAC
officers ss'igred to the Philippines d.
vision, 1872 (oesrly % per ceot) were
absent" he $50 proposes that the
present physical test for officers be
abolished. He suggests that go scheme
requiring each officer TO take exercise
commensurate with his duties and age
during the entire year, to be shown by |
persoDss monthly reports, would better
accomplish the purposes ought"
Official notice OF the closing of the
port Of Bluehelds snd the declaration Of |
martial law in MsDagua, the Nicsrsgusu |
capital. wss received at the State Depart.
ment through the consulate at MsDagna
This dispatch is tsntamOut to sn sdmis.
sion on he part Of The government that
the Insurgents are conducting extensive
operatious on both coasts of the country.
The closing of he port Of Blnefelds ia
merely precsutIon on the part of the
no, 10 assume responsibility
for customs dues collected b. the insur-
gems. Senior Espinoza, the Nlcaragusn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15

minister, received dispatch today from
President Zslsya affirming the statement
OF bis minister OF foreign affairs that the
revolution was practically confined to the
Atlantic seaboard, aud expressing the
opinion that 1t would be put down in a
short time.
More Of Americas mineral oils were
sold abroad during the year ended June
80 than ever before 10 the history OF the
nation. The bureau of statistics is su-
,hority for the statement today that the
total sales for this period showed clear
gain of over 100 million gallons, nearly
81, 900 600 10 value. This increase ia
all the more noteworthy since during the
ssme period nearly all other exports de-
creased. 10 this connection, the bureau
estimates that in the fifty years since
domestic production Of petroleum began
10 the United States, the total output OF
the country has been 80 billions of gal.
Ions, and the value of the exports since
1862, 81, 1872. 900, 900. The growth Of
the mineral oil industry as whole has
been astonishing.
Brig. Gen. Drum, a veteran Of the
Mexican and civil wars and former sd
jutsnt general of the army, died at his
home at Bethesda, Nd, today. He
was born In 1926 and entered the army
IS a private from Pennsylvania, serving
At the battle of Ohspultepec. he also
served In the adjutsnt generals Office
during the civil war and was brevetted
several times for gallant conduct. He
vas adjutant general Of the army from
1880 to 1889.
Third Assistant Postmaster Gen. A. L.
Lawshe today for Wsrded bis resignation to
President Taft, through Secretary Oar
penter. Through over work, Lswshe has
suffered a general nervous breakdown,
aud desires to leave the service as soon
as possible in order that be may spend
The winter In the south recovering his
health.
In settling thesccounts of Maj. M.
Gray Zslinski, depot qusrterwsster 10
this city, the auditor for the War De-
partment discovered that he has been
buying furniture with the public funds
and then selling 1t for their private use
to army officers at cost, reimbursing his
accounts with the money so received.
Twelve officers made such purchases dur
ing the past summer, the total involved
being $46389. The question as to
whether the proceeding was aproper one
vas referred by the auditor to the comp
ttoller of the treasury and that official
Today decided that it was not The gov
srnment hiss lost nothing by the trans
actions but the practice will be stopped
hereafter.
As soon as repairs have been completed the
" ssels of the Atlantic feet will re-sssemble
at Hampton Roads to go to Guantanamo for
practice in tactics and other maneuvers, &C
cOrding 10 an announcement made today to
Secretary of the Navy Meyer. The work at
Qua ntanamo will take large part Of the
wi ter. Secretary Meyer left for Hamilton,
Mass, today, stopping at New York on the
way, where he will remain for about a week.
During this time he viii go over the Swift re-
port on the reorganization of the navv pre-
oarstory TO laying his plans before President
Taft on his return 10 Washington. The yes
iels of the Atlantic fleet will go to New York
Tor the holidays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
VIII Not Visit Spain.

Llbsop, Portugal. Oct. I6.-Owing to
the disorders in Spain resulting from the
execution of Francisco Ferrer, King
MsDuel's advisers today notified King
Alfonso of the cancellation of MsnuePs
visit to Madrid 90 November 5. Manuel
Wss to have stopped 10 Madrid FIVE days
en- route to England, but the Portuguese
cabinet believes that conditions 10 Spain
are not particularly conductive to visits
Of royalty. Alfonso is bringing pres
sure to bear on MsuuePs advisors TO re-
consider their determination, indicating
that the action borders close into suub.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Bath Tub Ills Only Relief.

st, Louis, Oct. 10 Whenever city
hospital attendants miss Henry Kolb,
who is confined there with lesd poison.
log they find him 10 The bath Tub. The
patient literally takes 10 bathing "like
a duck to wster," and the only way The
hospital nurses can stop him lie TO strap
him on bis cot. From noon until 6
o'clock Kolb took seven baths. at
eases the psiD," Kolb said when asked
for 40 explanation for his uuususl clean
liuess. "If | could stay 10 the wsler
all toe time, | would soon get veil. ="
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Automobile Accident.

Oakland, Cal, Oct. 16.-Ope woman
is dead and 4 persons are dying today
rs the result of terrible autom Jblle &C.
cident which occurred late last night on
the seminary road, near Oakland. Mrs.
q. @. Edwards, bride Of 8 few weeks,
was instantly killed, and Eve Of her
companions were seriously injured, one
of whom, George Marcy, subse.
quen!ly died. The automobile, at high
rate of speed, became unmsnagesble and
crashed into q water hydrant, throwing
all the occupants into the road. The
machine WAS smashed to bits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
FRIDAY EVENING, OCT, ID. 1909.

A REMARKABLE condition VI Affairs
exists in this city 10 reference to
the delivery of the mails. 1t seems
that the letter carriers sre not per-
mitted under any circumstances or COD
ditious to work a minute over eight
hours a day. Should, therefore, a car
rier while on his route find that be can
not complete bis delivery before the ex-
pirstion Of bis eight hours be must stop
work, even II half his mail is not deliv-
cred, snd return to the pOstofice In
time to register. The undistributed Por-
ton Of his mail is deposited at the post
Office till the next day, when it is served,
the inconvenience to the belated mail
receivers not being taken into considera-
ton. This will explain to many the
reason of the delay in receiving their
mail but of course viii, not compensate
them for the annoyance to which they
have been subjected. 1t appears that
some time siDce several Of the carriers
presented claims to the POstofice De-
partment for pay for overtime work.
The matter was investigated and it was
found that these carriers bad at times
wor ked a few minutes overtime, which,
iu the aggregate, had run from minutes
to days. The claims we're paid but
strict order was issued preventing them
from hereafter working overtime. This
Ia matter which the Chamber of Com
lnerce might look into.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
SUICIDE OF LIEUT.. RICHTER.

After having dinner With young
lady and spending the evening 10 hel
company at the Chamberlin Hotel, Old
Point Comfort, Lieut.. Carl A. Richter,
U. s. N, 20 years old, chief engineer
officer of the U 8. gnntoat Marietta,
went to bis vessel 10 Hampton Roads at
midnight Wednesday night, and bis dead
body was found hanging BY strap to
the wall in his quarters yesterday morn
Ing.
Lieut.. Richter did not appear for
breakfast at the usual time yesterday
morning, snd his absence caused the
commanding officer to send 40 orderly to
his quarters. The room door WAS lock.
ed, aud az the offlcer failed to respond to
the repeated knocks and calls from the
orderly, the door was broken open.
There, hanging in the room, was the
body of the dead officer. He had used
q leather strap as rope, placing one end
on q peg in the wall and the other
around his neck.
The body was hnrriedly cut down.
BE had been dead several hours. All
attempts to secure ststement from sDy
of the officers on the Marietta yesterday
or last night proved futile. No one
seems to know Why the lieutenant should
have ended bis life, IS be was OF happy
disposition, and Was not thought to be
Respondent. The identity of bis CON-
psnion at the Chamberlain wednesday
night has not been learned. She may
know something Of the cause OF The
suicide.
Lieut. Richter was born in Dubuque,
Iowa, on April u, 1888. and eniered the
nsvsl service rs naval cadet % Sep.
ta0her IO00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15

A YOUNG woman Of Wilkesbarre, Pa. A,
was fined $25 on Tuesday by Alderman
Brown for critcising hat worn by an
other young woman. The wearer of the
hat caused the arrest, and told Alder.
man Brown that while she was In res.
taurant the other young woman had en-
tered, made several unkind remarks
about her ba', saying it was ugly and
out Of style, aud when she demonstrated
had created a scene by calling her ugly
names and using language unbecomiDg
to LADY. This should be warning to
women who criticise Others hats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Spanish Emba,sy Attacked.

Lisbon, Oct. l5.-Ssveral p'r,ous
we're injured Today In clash between a
mob which sought to attack The Spanish
embassy aud the police. Only the fact
that the intentions OF the mob we're made
known to the police 40 hour before the
attack was attempted they prevented
the destruction Of the embassy aud the
probable killing of lie attaches. Police
snd mounted cavalry DOW surround the
embassy and will remain on guard
throughout The pight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Death Of Ex. senator Lindsey.

Frankfort, Ky, Oct Is -EK. U. G.
Senator Willism Lindsey died q. six
O'Clock this morning after 40 illness Of
several weeks He WAS cleo ed to the
Senate to ill the vacancy caused By the
resignation of John O. Carlisle. he also
served on the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, the worlds Columbian Com.
mission and filled other important posi-
fiona
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
New YORK Stock Market.

New York, Oct. Is The stock market open.
E strong and active. Advances we're maoe
all through the list on the busy trading. Steel
common advanced l POINT. The total gain
for this stock over yesterdays close was 2
point. at the end of the hour.
Although some recessions from the highest
prices were recorded in the late forenoon the
market continued extremely strong and at
midday further gains over advances of the
first hour were generally noted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Drops Dead Beating Horse.

White Plans, N. Y, Oct. 10 Over
exertiou while whipping q bslky horse
caused the death of John Dohs, Q
wealthy farmer of EImsIOrd, yesterday
afternoon. Duffy was diving, when
bis horse baked. He took Dut the whip
aud hit the horse tao wbscks and then
fell dead. Coroner squires, of OsslniDg,
decided that the man hsd died OF hes t
disease, superiuductd from Overfxertiop.
The dead man WAS one Of the bts. know q
farmers around Elmsiord. He WAS 68
Vears old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Accident TO an Aviator,

Paris, Oct. 10. The long record Of
accidents at the Juvisy aviation inset
Was added today when NJ. Richets, q
newcomer Ia the field cf sernOautics fell
with his mschIne. Ons OF Ricketts, legs
vas broken and be sustained injuries to
the bead that will probably cause the
loss Of an eye. The machine was
wrecked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
McCarren Diving.

New York, Oct. 16.-It Is reported
from Brooklyn that State Senator Pat.
rick II. McOarren is dying and that be
has made his will. DR.. Hughts has just
is,ued The following bulletin:
"rbe senator's condition has chsnged.
His temperature is normal but bis pulse
is irregular. he has very anxious
look and he Is very nervous. he is suf.
ieriug great pain from gas. He has
made his will. This is all [ can say at
his time"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
The Denosed Sultan.

New York, Oct. l5.-Ohsrles r.
Crane, whose Iesigns ion as minister to
Ohins at the uqusst Of Secretary Of
State Knox was accepted yesterday BY
President TAFT, Is at bis New York home
Today. he declined to comment on bis
forced retirement from the diplomatic
service than 10 express regret that Presi-
dent Taft should have acted before re.
turning to Washington. Crane will re.
main here for a few days TO transact
private Business aud will then go 10
Chicago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
The Open-door Policy.

Toxic, Oct I5.-The Msuchurisn
trip of Prince Ito, on which be has Just
started, will conclusiVely demonstrate
that Japsn and America are working 10
complete hsrmony 10 the matter of sn
open door" policy In China and
Mauchuris, in the opinion of japanese
Statesmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
The TIverton murder Mystery.

Fall River, Macs Oct l5.-Accep,.
ing a partial Identification of the victim
of the murder mystery at Tiyertor, r.
as Amelie st. Jean, Of Woonsocket,
B. l., who disappeared from here re-
Gently the police today are holding Will
frid Thibeault, q chauffeur, and Frank
Hill, who sometimes posed as physI-
cia0, for possible connection with The
crime.
This afternoon Mrs. st. jean declared
she could Identity the remains as that of
her missing daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15

IT Is reported 10 Richmond that Mr..
Kent, republican candidate for governor
of Virginia, recently said to friend that
he felt perfectly certain Of bis own cleo
ton and was DOW bending his efforts to
pull the other candidates up with him.
Another case OF a MAJ lifting himself by
his own boots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Tugboat and Barge Wrecked.

Atlantic CITY, n. j., Oct. l5.-Tbe
tug Msior W. Alleu aud Wrscking der
rick barge were wrecked st Gold Spring
bar today. The crews we're taken of by
the liie.sAveu, bat both craft will be
Q total IoiL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
Do the rIpht thing IL VI

DO the right thing if you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once.
Don't touch the catarrh powders and snufis,
for they contain nocaine. Ely's Cream Balm
releases the secretions that infsme the nasal
passages and the throat. where's medicines
made with mercury merely dry up the seere-
tions and leave you no better than you were.
In word, Fly's Cream Balm is real RENE
dy, not deluson. All druggists. 80 cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren street.
New YORK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
DIED.

At6.15 p. N. October IA, 1909, at the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs. J. Fred Birrell.
Mrs. Z, A. PROCTOR. in the Goth wear Of
her age. Notice of funeral hereafter.-[W Was .
ington and Baltimore pspsn please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
0hee Of the
luce OK the
nston Monotype Machine COMPANY,

Lanston Monotype Machine COMPANY,
Philadelphia, October 9, 1909
A special meeting OF stockholders of the
LANSTON MONOrYPE MACHINE COM
PANY will be held at the Hotel Fleisch-
mann, Alexandria, Va, at twelve o'clock
noon, on THURSDAY, the 28th dav Of Or
tober. 1909 for the purpose of considering an
increase in the capital stock of the company
to $40, 600, 600 and increasing the par value
Of the stock from $40 TO 800 per share and
trsnsscting such other business as may prop
erly come before it.
Trausfer books will be closed on October
10, 1909. at twelve O'Clock noon. and will be
reopened on November 3. 1909, at ten O'Clock
a. 10.
By order Of the board Of directors.
W. ARTHUR sELLBAN, Secretary.
oct13 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
sentS0 ID

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual
l meeting Of the stockholders Of the CO
at the company's Office, No. 1913 south ROYAL
street, Alexandria, Va, on MONDAY, No
vember 20, 1909. at 1.30 D. M. for The election
Of president and directors for the ensuing
year, and such other business as may come
before il. W.. HARLAN.
'Ootll I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
NOTICE is hereby given that the annus

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual
~ meeting Of the stockholders Of the
WASHINGTON SAFE DEPOSIT COM.
PANY, Incorporated, will be held at the
Office Of the company, No. 1l3 south Royal
street. in the city Of Alexandra, State Of Vir.
ginia, on the SECOND DAY Of November.
1909, at IL o'clock NJ, for the purpose Of
electng board OF directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of such other
business a. may come properly before said
meeting. GEO. G. HENNING.
Ocl2 2w Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15
MEETINGS.

NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING Pursuant to the by laws, the regu-
lar annual meeting OF the stock holders Of the
NATI0NkL AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM
CO., OF Washington, d. c., will be held at
the Hotel Fleischmsnn. Alexandria, Va, on
THURSDAY, the 14th day of October. 1909,
at 2o'clock p IN for the election Of the board Of
directors for the ensuing year, and tor the
transaction Of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
J. W. FROST, Secretary.
aonf20 IA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15

Money is thing that talks, 1T makes the
mare CO."
1t has about the sweetest voice of an ything we
know;
We like to hear the music of nickels juggling
into dimes,
And nickeIs make the dollars when you count
them twenty times.
And so the game continues on, it's our Coffee
not our tea,
That some day will make as as big as Mr.
Carnegie;
The sandwiches we're making are the biggest
kind Of seller,
And who will say We cannot grow % big as
Rockefeller.
THE ABOVE is Just little Jingle of ours.
We chase after dollars pretty lively, but
We do not lose sight ofthe fact that the kind
word, the good act. the sympathetic heart
are the things that measure up to the full
stature Of a man.
The Cameron Dairy Lunch,
HENSHAW and BATCHELLER
9O6 KINGlSrREET.
OPEN ALL NIGHT 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-10-15

BASEBALL, Cook and Pesry and
Crane and Knox continue to occupy
much space in the newspapers. The
people want 3 change.
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The Market.
Georgetown, D. @. OCT u. WHEAT lo6-l9o
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-07-23
WALTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Schuyler visited
at Sewalls Point Sunday.
Mrs. j. C. Hancock and son of Stuart
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
H. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Harris are en-
route for northern points, having ett
Walton Tuesday night.
The Misses Sawyer and Waters with
j. Russell Waters were Fort Pierce VS.
itorS Wednesday morning, making the
trip in the launch Did
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Waters have been
visiting Hon. and Mrs. +. NJ. Hudson
at their Miami home the past week.
Mr.. Waters made but a flying trip
that seems to be the mode people are
doing it these days. Mrs. Waters will
return this evening.
Little Miss Schuyler had the pleasure
of an all around birthday Monday, and
not the least of that pleasure was passed
at Linwood, where other guests were
invited to share the good times prepar-
ed by Mrs. X. E. Schuyler sor the en-
ioyment of her young guests.
Thanks to the editor who expressed
himself in words of value to his many
correspondents in very appreclatlve
manner in the last issue of THE TRI-
Rune. 1t was the golden mien be
tween employer and employed, all of
whom offer congratulations on the an
niverSary Just completed and wish for
him continued prosperity in the future
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Whipple and
daughter. Katherine. passed through
town last Friday bound for Jack sonville
their future home. Word had been re-
ceived by numerous friends that the
fitting would take place Thursday, and
several loyal friends took advantage of
the information and were at the station
to bid them God speed" Much to
their disappointment the expected fall
ed 10 appear. and it was thought they
would avail themselves of the evening
train, but later on it was learned that
the tarrying lasted still longer, and Of
course, no one was on hand when they
at last passed through.
Death entered the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Russell on Saturday calling the
little babe, Audrey. to its Heavenly
home. The summons came very un-
eXpectedly, the little frail blossom was
spared the rough winds that often pre-
coed the grim messenger. Only one
short year had been given her to re-
main with the loving parents and twin
sister. Much sympathy goes out to
the bereaved father and mother, but
with the trust that the f1owerlet given
to their care is now safe in the arms
of Jesus. I'VE shall all go home to
our Fathers house, To our Father
home in the skies, Where the hope of
our souls shall have no blight, Our love
no broken ties. We shall roam on the
banks of the river of peace, And battle
in its blissful tide, And one of the joys
of our heart shall be, The little child
that died"
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1909-07-23
WHITE CITY

Mrs. y p. Thomnson of Font piarco
who has been nninvinr month ~
conntry life ~ the L,srJar ~ ur ~
Camnhrl renrned to har hama Ttnr,
day '>' W '''' ''''''' '"' :
H., y, o.,,.,
mn d. "a VireI IeIt sunday morn
m,s L, L, SPt"a We vs.: summer win her
pdre,'ls at 'V' GA Virginia nome, Mr..
sonyinr wIara ' Ge wnrt a. +, Ia. o a. '"eh,
business natre,. ''' " ''''''' -
Ir,3,'.''''','..,.l
W eu'.ss"af ''ls l1'h' 4 haptISt church
was o'S""'"y,' re r., WIN membership
VI '"Ti's' New lhriSl. q Eau Gai,ie,
"nu I ',', H'..'Ielu' ol Fort Fierce,
WeIe 'IeS'.. - niodcia,"rS oi same.
n nun'"tI o' ''l II'rce brethren and
$50 I'', j" "tteHo""'' 10 paEucl-
'a'e IL 'h' ceremonies, lor the conven-
le'.IV ~ N'..." SuhP,!"uS dinner was
selST" a. l.G nan ~ (, ,JorgeNSsn
ana '''' r'h'''y were installed a dea-
eo'lS'
A meeting was held at the club hall
Saturday evening for the purpose Of
discussing plans for the formation of a
mutual horse insurance organization
Several plans WEI, presented and dis.