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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
ARREST OF SUSPECTS.

A telephone message received in Isze-
we'll last night from Grundy, the county
seat of Buchanan county. where the
horrible murder of Mrs. Betty Justis,
her son-in.law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Meadows, and the three
children of the latter couple, occurred
Wednesday, states that 5ilas Bsnken-
ship and his two soDs have been arrested
aud accused of The murder and the burn
ing of the family in the home Of the
Meadows, near Hurley. The three men
protest their innocence.
Bloodhonnds, which we're put on the
trail early Wednesday afternoon, fol-
lowed the scent all night, detectives and
armed citizens following hard 10 the
wake OF the dogs. The dogs went
straight to the BIsnkenship home, three
miles from the scene of the crime, where
hey stopped and refused to go farther.
Bloody clothing aud other indications
that the murderers we're about we're evil
dent. When the suspected men saw
the hounds coming they were out In the
field gathering corn. They fastened to
their home 10 mountain hollow and
heavily armed themselves. They, how
ever, submitted to arrest.
The crime was one of the most hor-
rible and brutal in the history Of the
state. 1t is evident from the disposition
of the bodies that the motive was rob-
berry, and that the death of the man,
who presumably was aroused by the in
truson and made al attempt to defend
his household, aroused the other men,
bers of the home, necessi,ating their
death to prevent discovery.
Blue6eld, w. Va, Sept. 24.-Alex-
auder Blaukenship and bis two sons,
barricaded In their mountain cabin, ten
miles firm til scene OF tle sextuple
murder in which George Meadows, his
wife and their three children and Mrs.
Meadows sged mother we're slain, sur
rendered themselves to q posse OF several
hundred citizans early today after hours
of parley during which they we're as
sured that they would not be lyDched.
The Blsnkenships were taken to Jail at
Hurley. Farmers from Buchanan and
adjoining counties are gathered at Hurley
aud it is believed they will attack the
jail and lynch the men.
Richmond, Va, Sept. a. Blanken-
ship and his two sons, suspected OF the
murder OF Mrs. Justis and family in
Buchanan, we're given a preliminary
hearing at Grundy today. The Blank
enship's proved an alibi and were dis
charged. The murdereIs are now thought
to be foreigners from the coal fields.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Conditions IN Spain.

Madrid, Sept. 24.-POlice authorities
Of the Spanish capital are dragnetting
the city for the 300 revolutionarIes
which the anti-monsrchical party in
Barcelona has asked to volunteer for
service against the government here.
The police theory is that, though there
is much discomfort in Madrid, revolu-
tionary leaders are lacking and that the
majority of the 1900" will be sent to
the capital from the Barcelona district,
the hottest OF Spanish iDsurrecIion.
New arrivals in the city are being
watched with the utmost vigilance, and
a number have already been arrested on
suspicion.
What has particularly alarmed the
court is the revolutionary proclamation
threat that "cerIsin high perSoDsge'
must be put to DEATH" and "that public
buildings must be destroyed" This
threat has caused leading government
officials to surround themselves with
body quarts when in public.
The revolutionary movement is again
rampant ct Barcelona and is reaching
out to other parts of Spain.
There is again serious talk OF the
cabinets resignation aud tie establish
ment of a militsry dictatorship under
General Weyler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
The SuffrRQeftes.

Birmingham, England, Sept. "a -
After a wild revolt in the Birmingham
jail today, the smashing Of many win
dows and much furniture and an attack
on the women Jail wsrdens, the nine
suffrsgettes who were sentenced a few
days sgO for attempting to break up the
recent meeting at Biugley Hall at which
Premier Asquilh spoke, we're hand.
cufed and placed 10 solitary cells.
The outbreak Of the suarSgettes fol-
lowed the attempt Of the jail authorities
10 balk their threatened hunger strike
by calling in doctors, who fed the SUI
irsgettes by means of stomach pumps.
Two of the women were treated in this
manner and storm broke when an effort
WAS made to force food upon the others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Virginia News.

Mr.. Geo. w. Bell died at his home
10 HerndoD recently. He was born 10
Canada in 1920 and came to Virginia
10 1871, locating at HerndoD.
EOgiueer Perry, of Spencer, n. O.,
whose spine was injured in the wreck of
a Southern freight train near Montview,
south of LJnchburg, Wednesday, died
last night.
J. s. Coxey, OF Msssilion, Ohio, who
once led an army of unemployed to
Washington, is in Norfolk He is think
ing of investing in a manufacturing en-.
terprse in that city and may make his
home in Norfolk.
DR.. Lyon G. Tyler, son of former
President John Tyler, has been elected
state vice-commspder for Virginia of the
Patriotic Order OF Washington, at q
meeting helG at the home Of Gsn. Mar
Gus J. Wright, in Washington, yester-
day.
There was a shower of money in At
lantic street, Norfolk, yesterday. a bag
containing 5000 nickels while being
taken from one bank to another burst
10 the middle of the street The coin
scattered for the distance of half block.
As the policemen held the crowds back,
the streetsweeper swept it into piles, and
hank clerks gathered 1t into other bags.
Every nickel was recovered.
1t is now reported that two hundred
lives were lost in Louisiana and $780,.
600, 600 property loss are the latest esti-
mates Of the destruction wrought BY the
hurricane,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
From Washington.
lCorespcndencs OF the Alexandria GsIstte.l
Washington, Sept. "a

iCorsgpcndence OF the Alexandra 6SIestesI
Washington, Sept. "a
Despite the rain today, His Imperial
Highness Prince Kuni, the Official
representative of the emperor Of japan
at the Hudson Fulton celebration, went
to Mount Vernon and laid a wreath
OF the tomb of Washington. The
prince arrived in the capital city yester-
day afternoon and has been having siren
uous time sightseeing ever since. This
afternoon be will be the guest of honor
at a luncheon to be given by Assistant
s cretary of Sale Wilson. he will
leave for New York at four O'Clock.
Prince Kuni declared his visit to Ameri-
CO had been one round of pleasure and
one Of the plessantest memories in bis
life.
The solicitor Of the treasury to whom
the question WIS referred by acting
Secretary Norton has rendered an
opinion that checks against bank de-
posts may be drawn for sums less than
81, and that it was not this character OF
checks intended to be prohibited by lsa
but metal tokens or due bills intended
to circulate IS money.
The remains of the late Gen. OorbiD,
we're transferred today from the vault at
Arlington to the grave. Chaplain
Brsnder, of the 18th Cavalry, conducted
brief services in the presence of the
.amily and few immediate friends.
The Chamber of Commerce of this city
st its next meeting is to tackle the ques
ton OF the retrocession OF Alexandria 10
the District Of Columbia.
The new tariff board recently appoint
ed by President Taft to assist him in sp'
plyiue the maximum aud minimum
features Of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law,
held its frat meeting 10 the Office of the
secretary OF the treasury today. The
board consists Of Professor b. O. Emery
Of Yale University, Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury James B. Reynolds, and
Alvin H. Saunders. No definite plans
we're laid out or even discussed at todsy's
meeting which was devoted principally
20 allowing the members to become
mutually acquainted with each other.
Il was determined, however, the work
before the board would require the un-
divided attention of each OF its members
aud Professor Emery will therefore
secure necessary leave from Yale, so that
he may devote himself entirely to the
work 10 hand. Mr.. Reynolds resigna-
ton as assistant secretary of the treasury
ia already in the hands Of the president:
The board will dine at Mr.. Reynolds
rouse tonight and will meet again at the
treasury Department tomorrow BY
which time it is expected their plan Of
procedure will be mapped out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
THREE WOMEN KILLED.

Three women we're killed and three
men and woman seriously injured when
an automobile containing eight persons
Jumped of a trestle at Seattle yesterday.
When the car landed % feet below the
gasoline tank exploded aud flames shot
up 80 feet.
The driver, Henry Hizer, who had
oeen twice arrested for reckless driving,
VAS taken to the city jail. Only he es-
capped unhurt.
The party had been out all night 'joy
riding" and visiting places of entertain.
ment. When the fremen arrived two
women were dead, with all the clothing
burned from their bodies. They had
oeeu killed instantly. Another woman,
horribly burned, was hurried to hos
pitsl, but died before she could be
treated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
TOday's Telegra phic News


OHsSi1C VI NNtnaHs
Camden, n. j., Sept. 24.-Miss
Helen Brsyton, aged Is, was shot snd
killed In her bed this morning at the
home of Henry O. Brown, an official OF
the Victor Talking Machine Company,
residing on Evergreen avenue, WoJd.
bury, a few miles from here. She lived
there with the Browns In the capacity of
q servant and companion of Mrs. Brown.
Brown and his wife are in New York
city, and no one WAS home but Miss
Brsyton and Browns 15-year.old son
Harry. The boy says Miss Brayton
awakened him about midnight and told
him a strange man had entered her
room and dragged her around the apart
ment and that be bad gone down stairs.
The boy got bis pistol and vent down
With the girl, but found no trace OF the
man, nor vas there any evidence OF
lorcible entry having been made. Both
retired again, occupying adjoining rooms,
and the boy placed his revolver under
his pillow. About l o'clock be was
awakened by moaDs coming from the
girPs room. He found her unconscious
With bullet hole in her right temple
and his pistol on the bed by her left
side. Drs. William Brewer and ID. A.
Wilson were called 10, but the woman
died sn hour later without regaining
consciousness. Coroner Hunter held 80
inquest and the jury brought in a YER
diet Of suicide while suffering from mel
ancholia. Prosecutor Rogers is not
satisfied with this finding and is making
90 investigation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
THE HUDSON.FULTON OELE-
BRATION.

The following Ia the programme OF the
Hudson Fulton celebration which Will
take place 10 New York tomorrow in
hooor ofthe exploring OF the Hudson river
bv Sir Henry Hudson and the first trip
10 that river OF a steamboat built by
Robert Fulton.
Saturday, September 25-MariOe pa
rade up the Hudson, leaving Governors
Island at .. %. Reception of the
Half Moon and the Cermont at the
official reviewing stand, at One Hun
dred and Tenth street, at 3:l5 p. No.
EveniDg-RepetitiOn of the marine pa
rade. with ilIuminstions, leaving Cover
ernor's Island at O'Clock.
Sunday, September 26-Specisl re-
ligious services in churches of the various
denominations.
Evening-Ooncerts by the Irish So
cIeties at Carnegie Hall and by the
United German Singers at the Hippo
drome
Monday, September 27-Beginning OF
the airsbip flights from Governors Is
land. Reception at Governors leland.
Historical parade on Staten Island.
Dedication OF Hudson Monument at
SpuyteD Duyvil hill, The Bronx, and
of the Interstate Palisades Park, Fort
Lee, N. J,
Eyeniug-O1iciOl reception by the
celebration commission at the Metro
politan Opera House. Music festivals
IN the various boroughs.
Tuesday, September 2S-Historical
parade, starting from Doe Hundred snd
Tenth stree and Central Park West, al
l p. m.
Evening-OOncerts at Metropolitan
Opera House and Carnegie Hall. Lit
erary exercises at the Brooklyn Academy
of Music. Dinner In the Bronx.
Wednesday, September 29-Aqustic
sports opposite Grants tomb and at
Yookers. Dedicstory exercises. Com
memoratiVe exercises in the schools.
Bronx Borough parade. Ohildren's
festivals in Richmond. Reception at
West Point. Start of the Half Moon
and OlermoDt mp the river.
EVeniug-OHicial dinner at the Hotel
Astor.
Thursday, September 3O-Militsry
parade, starting from One Hundred and
Tenth street and Central Park West, at
p. m. Aquatic sports off Grants
tomb.
Evenirg-Ltersry exercises in The
Bronx. Dinner in Richmond Borough.
Reception at the Brooklyn Academy Of
Music.
Friday, October Naval parade
from New York to Newburg, starting at
1880 5. m. Historical parade 10 Brook
Ign.
Saturday, October 2-Ohildren's fes-
,ivsls in the various boroughs. Histor-
icsl parade 10 Richmond Borough.
Evsning-Osruival parade, starting
from One Hundred and Tenth street
and Central Park West, at o'clock.
Liue Of laud psrades in MaOhsIan-
From One Hundred and Tenth street
and Central Park West down Central
Park West to Fifty ninth street, through
Fifty. ninth street to Fifth avenue, down
Fifth avenue to Washington Square.
The Half Moon aud the Olermout
will remain at anchor of one hundred
and Teuth street until Wednesday, Sep
TENDER %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24

REPRESENTATIVE LLOYD, OF Mis-
sopd chairman Of the democratic con-
o., ssionsl campaign committee, is haV-
ine bis own troubles. In recent letter
f. democratic ooDgressmeD be said
would be pleased to hear from you
With reference to the publication OF the
csmnaien text book as to what you think
stonld % into it OF anything else that
p,r.sins to the campaign. We do not
de-ire 10 discuss any schedule or matters
IN detail ABOUT which democrats diner
Representative Richardson, of Ala
bsns. does not believe IN pussy-footed
csmpsiQn sud toe following is an ex-
tact from a.l .aply 20 Representative
Lloyd:
regret that you say in your letter
4bst awe do not desire to discuss any
sc.edulas or matters 10 detail about
,gh,cb the democrats differ" You are
csraiply aware that the country under
staods snd appreciates tina. democratic
yo,.. were very useful in the passage Of
osgs,al Of the most vitsl features OF the
Psyne. ldrich tariff bill, | think to
n1rsue the course that you indicate
v,uld be unwise and result in disastrous
dc eat You also know that the last
dsmoc,atic national platform Was repu'
di,fed nv leading and distinguished DEM
oc,ats 1t seems 10 me it will not do
for YOU or your committee to apologize
for excuse or condOne the acts or votes
Of democrats Who uttered such declara'
tiops OF cast such votes. l contend that
wben the Denver national democratic
MA form declared that lumber, timber
and logs should be or the free list, 1t de-
clsrsd nothing in the world but dem
ocr tic policy aud a democratic princi'
nle To succeed in electing q demo-
cratic House for the Sixty-second Oon'
gre.s we must above all things else Sc
cure the confidence of the people, and
that cannot be done except by a bold
ard fearless declaration of democratic
principles in behalf Of tariff for reye-
7ue 10 the interest of the masses OF the
people.
This it will be remembered is the
slstform Oh which the democratic party
has Won its only two victories IN the last
ff years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
KILLS HERSELF AND BABY.

Dividing her two children between
her husband and herself, much as a jDdge
might in 3 divorce case, Mrs. Agnes
Fiala, of Chicago, dependent over Ill
health, killed herself aud her baby Ade-
line yesterday by turning on the
gas.
Mrs. Fisls rearrsnged the furniture
for the use OF her husband and their son
hugo, 10 years old. She set the table
for dinner with two covers. and removed
the bedding from all the beds except the
one occupied by Fsla aud bis son.
"You are big enough to help father,
aren't your" said the mother to Hugo.
eyes, indeed" replied the boy. 81
can do lots of things like man."
"Play there in front until your father
comes home" she told him. She kiss
ed him and told him to kiss little Ade-
line, 10 months old.
When the father met Hugo at the
gate and went into the honse he smelled
gas. He found his wife and baby dead
10 bedroom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
President Witnesses Fight.

Provo, Utah, Sept. 24-President
raft is here today in search of new ad-
ventures, after witnessing a fist fight
which ended in gun play, an impromptu
feature of the programme at the mouth
of the Guuuison tunnel late yesterday.
A fight which started on the stand above
The tunnels mouth, where Mr. Taft
turned on the waters, has split the town
of Montrose into two bitter factions.
sheriff Duguelle, who came into town
with the president took, occasion to
"soak" H. L. Daniels, the superintend-
e0t of the eastern section of the tunnel.
Daniels fell as though struck by black
Jack and half q dozen of his frien1S
Jumped in to wipe up the boards with
the sheriff. DnguellO pulled his gun
aud would have sent few bullets whiz-
zing about the ears of the crowd and in.
cideDtslly in the direction Of Taft had
not the Mortified spectators o7erpowered
him,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Car BUSHES into Saloon.

New York, Sept. "a Failing to take
a sharp curve while running st high
rate Of speed, trolley car of the Yon-
kers Railroad dashed from the tracks be.
tween Yonkers and West Vernon early
today, sped across the street, crashed
through the doors OF the saloon Of George
Schaeffer and came to halt in trent OF
The bar, crushing the motorman to
death, aud seriously iDjuring a colored
girl passenger. Only year ago car
did the same thing to Schseffer's saloon,
but it tore away the front of the build
ing, which Schseffer bad replaced with
big swinging doors, declaring the next
csr couldn't do so much damage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Bitten by Mad Dog.

Lisbon, Sept "a Nearly 100 persons
are suffering from mad-dOg bites in the
Town of Armeaes de Bsisco, according to
dispatches in today's SeculO. A mad
dog appeared in the village several days
sgo and attacked q number OF pet dogs
before be was finally killed. The own
ers of the dogs that we're bitten hid the
animals in their houses for fear the au-
tborities would kill them. As result
number of the dogs developed rabies
and 90 persons have been bitten. Sew
enty-three OF the victims are DOW taxi
ing the Pssteur treatment, while %
have developed hydrophobia and are be-
YODd relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
la EolIette and the President.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 24.-United
S ates Senator La Toilette does not pro-
pose to be read out of the republican
party by President Taft VI any other
man. His reply to the pTe.i-
dents Winous speech on the tariii 10
which Taft scored the republican IN
surgeuts" for their action on the Payne
Aldrich bill is contained 10 the
leading editorisI in this weeks issue
Of La FOlleIte's Weekly Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Awaiting Translation.

Duxbury, Mass, Sept. "a Firmly
convinced that the world was to end st
ten o'clock this morning, three hun.
dred Triune Immersionists preached,
.aUg and prayed sll night at their
little chapel at Ashdod, five miles
from here, and from day-break Increased
their religious fsnsticism, uomentarily
expecting the crust Of the world to slough
off, sending the cities of the earth to
perdition. From sll over the eastern
states the believers have gathered la
preparation for the last trumpet. They
believe they are to bs caught up to
heaven, while the rest OF the world is
destroyed. One somewhat remarkable
circumstance of the revival is the fact
hat during all this week collections have
been taken up daily and 10 some cases
have resulted in large offerings TO the
cause. Just what use this hard cash
was 10 be put by the leaders OF the sect
ALTER the world ended has at no time
been explained.
Duxbury, Mass, Sept. "a. With
only q heavy rainfall 10 console them
for the absence of world csiaclysm,
three hundred members OF the "Triune
Immersionists,' who gathered here ex-
pecting the end Of the world at 10
O'Clock this morning, are dszad st The
blow to their faith, and disappointed
that they have not been snstched up to
The clouds as their leaders foretold.
Shortly before ten heavy clouds over
spread the sky and the most fervent
waited momenlariIy expecting the
heavens to open and the crust Of the
earth to slide off into vast abyss. Bat
there was nothing doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Commander PearY.

Portland, Maine, Sept. 24.-lntenssly
gratified by The sdulstion Of thousands
who welcomed him back from the North
Pole, but tired out by the Misunderstanding
which lasted until one o'clock this
morning, Commander Feary is resting
today. Whatever ammunition Peary
may have against Cooks claim Of priority
at the pole is not likely to be used until
next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
More Big Game.

Nairobi, British East Africa, Sept.
"a. Col. Theodore Roosevelt now has
a record of having killed four elephants.
Camp followers who arrived in Nsirobi
today told of the killing Of the third and
fourth elephants by the colonel, who hiss
now finished his hunting 10 his present
location in the Kenis province and was
expeclei to break camp today for the
Guass Nyiro river to the north.
Young Kermit also hiss an elephant
to his credit. He brought down big
bull on Monday and further added to
his laurels as big game hunter BY kill
iug a rhinoceros.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
The Hudson-FultOn Celebration.

New York, sept. 24.-With The
coming today of the IuAsxible, Drake,
Duke Of Edinburgh aud Argyll, of tue
British feet; the Dresden, Bremen,
Hertha aud Victoria Luise, Of the Ger
man feet, and the Montana, OF the
American feet, the mighty concourse oil
warships that will take psr. 10 the
Hudson. Fulton celebration is sill gathered
10 the North river. The largess ship 10
the entire feet ia the InhexIble, Of the
British navy, Admiral Sir Edward Say
mour's hsgship, which joined her sister
ships at Sandy Hook this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Enrty Persons Drowned.

New Orleans, Sept 24.-Forty per-
sous we're drowned when the stesmer
Utstein was wrecked in the Yucstan
channel, Monday, according to rescue
party which returned today from Port
Esds after finding parts to the wreck
age The Utstein was bound for Porto
O0rtez from New Orleans and had a
number of passengers and cargo Of
bapauas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Failed TO Swim Channel.

Calais, France, Sept. "a -Javez
Wolfe failed today 10 the last OF his
numerous attempts TO swim the EGG
lish channel. Owing to heavy, adverse
winds, he was forced to abandon bis ef-
fort after swimming eight miles. he
was taken aboard an accompanying
yscht. The last time Wolfe tried to
swim the chanuel be entered from the
English side and came within short
distance Of the French shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
The Elsie Sigel Murder.

New York, Sspt, "a Leon Ling,
the Americsnized Chinsmsu in whose
room the body OF Elsie 5igel, the 90
year-old missionary girl was found Psck-
ed in a trunk in June was formally
charged with the girls murder by
coronsr's Jury which heard the Inquest
i1sO the gltl's death today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-09-24
Miners Strike.

Butte, Mont, Sept 24.-About two
thirds OF the mines in the Bate district
were closed today when the miners re-
fused to use the cages which are operated
by the engineers sndHdremen who some
time sgo withdrew from the Western
Federation of Miners. Ths Federation
is very strong here and its members de-
clare they will not return to work until
the engineers and fremen are discharged
and their places filled BY men sccep aOle
to the federation.