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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
From Washington.
lCorrespondence Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, Aug. II.

Washington, Aug. II.
Reports from Beverly, Mass, state
that for Virginia 1t has been decided BY
the President to nsms republican census
supervisors in the district Of Mr.. 5lemp,
who is republican, and 10 the foul
democratic districts which showed the
largest republican votes in the last elec
ton.
The R'gys National Bank Of Wash
ipgton, associated with the Nationa
City Bank and the Morton Trust Com
pany of New York, was the bighes
bidder for the $1,000, 900 issue o.
Philippine public works and improve.
ment per cent bonds, bids for which
we're opened a. the bureau of insulal
affairs today. The highest bid was 81
the rate of l00.28. The title Guarantee
md Trust Company of New York sub
mitted a hid of 1908 for the entire
amount. Gavin & Payne Company,
of Indianapolis, bid for $1,000 worth
at the rate OF 10O.51. There were
,hree individual bidders for amount less
han So. 900. The bonds may be
redeemed after ten years at the option
OF the government.
Because they believe that officials oil
the Arlington experimental farm OF the
Department of Agriculture are employ
ing men to do mechanical work who are
not under the classified service, the ex.
eculive committee of the Central Labor
Union will call upon the civil service
commission within the next few days
and ask that no one not on the rolls as
mechanics can be employed In me-
chsnical work on the farm.
Mrs. Shelby M. Oullom, wife Of the
'eustor from Illinois, is dangerously III;
grave fears are entertained for her re-
covery. She is suffering from heart
rOuble but is perfectly rational, but II
IS feared that the end is not far off.
President TAFT has committed the SEN
euce of dismissal in the court-msrtial
case of Captain Herman A Siebert, OH
Cavalry, to a reduction OF % files in
rank on the lineal list of captains Of
cavalry, according to details Of the case
made public by the War DepartmeHl
Odsy. Captain Siebert was charged
gith financial irregularities 10 the pur.
chase OF military supplies and was found
guilty on several charges.
Ate: writing note last night saying
she was friendless aud alone, MARTINS
Bowler, 80 years old, of SOS First street,
). E., drank cArbolic acid and died in
errjble agony.
Adverse criticism of the navy and m rine
corps following the disclosures of the Sutton
case threatens to lead eventually TO a general
inquiry to fix the responsibility for condi-
tions existing at the iime the young marine
officer met his death. Although no direct
action has been tai en- TO this end, Oh re is a
strong sentiment among naval officers and
Other ofiicia of the department that state
Of fl .irs has been disclosed which can not be
ignored without reflection upon the depart
ment, even though the court Ofinquiry should
bring in report affirming that OF the previ-
GUS court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
The Chinese Loan.

Pekin, Ang. 17-Wbat is believed to
be the final chapter, from a diplomatic
standpoint, in The Hankow- SEE. Chuen
RailWay loan WAS taken today when b.
2. Fletcher, the American charge d'sf
flares, and Liaug Tun Yen, president of
the board Of foreign tfiair', definitely de-
cided that the American banking syndi.
cate shoDld take one-forth of the loan,
which has been increased from $27, 900,
600 to $50, 900 600, The otter partici-
psting nations will he England, Germany
ADD France, each getting Une-iourth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Woman Drowned.

San Franciso, Calf, Aug. IL
Hundreds Of searching parties are today
looking for the body of Miss Aida
Ghirardelli, aged 80, the daughter and
heiress of the millionaire chocolate
manufacturer, who was drowned yestsr-
day In the surf at Osrmel-by-the.Ses.
An immense crowd of swimmers and
louUgers saw the young woman, who
was q daring swimmer, as she disporled
in the water. She finally got beyond
the breakers and was unable to make
her way back to the shore. Her screams
tor help brought life savers, but they
failed 10 reach her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Accident to Yachting Party.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 1.-THE U. s.
revenue cutter Winnislmmet has just left
Boston 10 investigate reports that s
large pleasure yacht has turned turtle
of Hull across Boston bay. III is said
that the forms of a man sad a woman
can be described through the fog cling
ing to the bull OF the overturned vesst /.
1t is believed that The rsmsiader of thos .
on beard have ptrished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Heavy Rainfall.

New York, Aug. II. From 10
O'Clock Sunday night until 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning, New York felt the
heaviest August rainfall ever noted by
the local weather bureau, and the third
heaviest rainfall ever noted in any
month.
The temperature was low, overcoats
and straw bats being the usual combi-
nation Of wearing apparel. The rain
extends over the Atlantic States south OF
Maine, but New York city is the very
center of the down.pour, which in other
places amounted only to a light summer
rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

PREDICTING for 1909 the greatest all
round crop the United S stes base ever
seen, declaring that the signs OF rttlrn-
ing prosperity arc uufailing, and predict.
lug plenty of employment for the untm-
ployed Of the country because of the
revival in every branch of industry, the
Commercial National Bank OF Chicago
has Issued Its ninth annual crop report
and review of business conditions. And
to cap the climax, /! is pointed out that
the abundant crops should mean a reduc
ton in the price Of fOodsiuffs to the ulti.
mate consumer, which will be good news
to the householder, and all of which is a
contamination devoutly to be wished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Forest Fires Extingulshed.

ROndOut, N. Y, Aug. l7.-Heavy
rains that have fallen during the past
As hours have extiOguished the forest
fires that have been for days In the Cat
skill and Shswangunk mountains. At
one time eleven big forest FIRE, we're in
progress in the heavily wooded districts
The worst FIRE was near Lske Mime.
waska, which burned over 400 acres be-
fore being extinguished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
IN MEMORTAM

In sad but loving remembrance Of our dear
daughter q, sister, PEARL ]. SULLIVAN.
today.
The last farewell was spoken
Eleven years sgo today,
Our family circle broken
When our loved one passed away.
o, the memory OF that evening,
As we stood with aching hearts,
Seeing the one we loved so dearly
Pierced by deaths most cruel dart.
Farewell, dear Pearl, was a solemn word
Which thrilled our very hearts.
But. o. | il 4, the will ct God
That dearest ones must rart.
BE HKR hVTHER, SISTERS AND BRor,tERs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Suicide of a Millionaire .

Paris, Aug. I'm. BondueI, the
millionaire director OF tho Slciete FL
nsnciere Psrisionne, committed suicide
today by shooting himself In the brain.
He iS said to have suffered heavy losses
of late through speeul ton. The bauk
Of which he WAS director Is q compare.
lively new Institution aud deals largely
in American stocks and bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Greek Flag Lowered.

Rome, Aug. l7.-After keeping up d
show Of resis ance as long as possible,
the Orleans TO-DAY lowered the Greek flag
that had been unlured over the fortress
at Clnta since The evacuation of the
island by foreign sol Tiers on July q,
according 10 dispatches received by the
greek minister here. The lowering of the
flag 3 said to have been accomplished
only after IN ui'im TIM had been sent
by the foreign sr.p. ia the harbor at
CANA ttat it the aig Was not hauled
dowa by moor, mtriuts would be landed
aud would forcibly lower the flag. The
population is incenssd over the defeat OF
its latest attempt at union with Greece,
and it is probable that the powers will
order their marines to stsy IN Canes fol
some time 10 come. The action of the
committee TO which the government oil
The island is entrusted, pending the for.
nation Of a new cabinet, in swearing
legiance to G. esce, while not affecting
the status of Crete, has nevertheless
tended to inasme The people against
Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Woman AccidentIy Shot.

Newark. N, j Aug. l7.-Mrs. vii.
liam Il. GJdber, Of 3l5 south Fifteenth
strees, was shot 10 The jaw by her 10.
year old con Harold lsst night, when
the lad picked up his elder brothers.
revolver and accidenlly touched the
trigger. At the City Hospital where
she was taken, it Vas said that she was
IN q serious condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
TUESDAY EVENING. AUG. II. 1909

ALREADY the progressive" repuDll'
can senator's and congressman OF the
Middle West, who held out to the last
against the tariff programme made by
the AIdrich- Cannon organization, have
been heard from, and with no uncertain
note. Among the first OF these to re-
ceive general attention as q sort o.
spokesman is Senator Cummins, o.
Iowa, who was interviewed at Chicago
on his way home from Washington
He emphasized five points of the cam
paign which 1t is proposed to wage
against the regular party clique, al
follows: First. To place at the head
of the party men who will keep platform
pledges. Second. To 6gh. for control
of the local organization everywhere.
Third. To oppose any general revision
of the tariff at least for a decade, bat to
favor revision from time to time ni
particular schedules. Fourth. TC
advocate the appointment Of an exPerI
tariff commission to furnish the necessary
information to Congress. Fifth. Aud
not to oppose President TAFT, whom the
progressive believe to have in mind 8
thoroughly progressive programme fol
his administration. The next general
battle-ground With the "prOgressiVes" !;
10 be the republican national convention
OF 1912, but the democrats will aDtici'
pate them by two years-the congress
sional election Of 1910.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Rumors of Re.ensagement.

Rome Aug, H. umors OF the re-
engagement OF the duke OF The Abrnszi
and Miss Katherine Elkins are again
current in Rome. 1t is now believed
that the duke and Miss ElkiDs will be
married shortly after the dukes return
from the Himalsyas, where he is now
on a mountain climbing expedition,
There is no truth in the report that The
Duke is under consideration for the
American Enthusiastically.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
COMMUNICATED.

. With automobiles running 8 mile a
minute Oh King street, with white boys
playing ball on Washington and Royal
streets and blacks doing the same ir OK
on st. Assph and Princess streets, and
horses running at large at brssk-neck
speed on a great many streets, it will be
glorious dsy for the little ones and the
n'g ones, too, when the sir ship Is a
pronounced success, for they will peed
1t to get by. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Battle" Expected Today.

Boston, ACg. I7.--Wiih the main
armies Of the Red and Blue but four
miles apart aud The cenicrs of each
opposite MiddlebOrO, Mass, pitched
battle is expected today which may
"decide The fate of Boston,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

ihrs. Cecilia Young Smith died San
day at her residence, 10 Washington, 10
her; eighty-seventh year. She was a. one
q ne one OF the most prominent singers Of
nat city, and Was member Of the choir
Of 81. Aloyaius Church for bumber Of
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
New York Stock Mark,t

New York, Aug. II -Confusion marked
the first fifHen minutes Of trading in the
stock market, some stocks ranging upwards
while Others sustained Losses, the irlegularity
being. pronounced. At midday pronounced
weakness was shown all through the list,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Earthquake Shook In Lfshnn

Lisbon, Aug. ia distinct earth.
quake was felt here this morning, great
ly terrifying the people. No damsge
hiss yet been reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
Rioters Subdued.

Belfast, Aug. ia political and
religious rint, in which forty police and
$50 civilians we're injured has just been
subdued ia toe Portsdown and Lurgan
dislrieks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

The May as a cure for some cases oil
leProsy has been demonstrated by the
American health authorities in the
Phil pplnes, according to DR.. Victor G.
Heiz 7, chief quarantine officer In the
i.lsnds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

ABDUL BAND. the depOsed Sultan,
has been suffering from an sbscess of the
throat. He refused to submit to an
operation and has now recovered. Sen
sible Abdul.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

Mrs. Margaret d. Brady, widow OF
the late Colonel J. d. Brady, died in
her home in Petersburg on Sunday,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17
TIE Market

Georgetown, D, g. Aug. i7.-Whsat $500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-17

women of the 'lost cause" by Miss Belle
Kinney. aged twenty-five years, of
Nashville, has been accepted by several
states. 1t is probable that all the south
ern states will adopt the design, and
that rfplioas OF the monument will be
placed in the capitol of each state. The
central figure Of the monument is of
heroic size, emblematic Of the Goddess
of Fame. At the right reclining
figure, with an expression Of sadness,
represents the self.sacrifcing southern
woman CT the war times. Fame is rep
resented as placing a wreath on the
southern woman's head, while she sup
ports a. her left dying aud emscia ed
Confederate soldier, to whom the south
woman is extending the palm Of victory
10 death. The design lends itself 10
reproduction in either marble or bronze.
The House OF Commons unanimously
passed the second reading of the South
African constitution bill last night. 10
the course of the debate A. J. Bslfour,
leader Of the opposition, said that the
House 10 d,aliDg with the question of q
constitution for the federation Of S nth !
African colonies was discussing one OF
the most important events In the history
of the British Empire. The race prob.
lem, Mr.. Bslfonr said, was only frsc-
iioDaI psr. of The great questions which
Parliament WA nov deciding. He
strongly denied that it was intended to
give the colored races equality with
Europeans, holding that 80 fsr az the
government, society and the higher
forms of civilization were concerned 1t
would be impossible to give equal rights
to the coIored races without threatening
the whole fabric of civilization, 4
Williams news., 1909-02-06
BY THE GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA
LINCoLN's BIRTHDAY PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, The Legislative As sembly of the Territory of Arizona, by an Act approved January 22, 1909, declared and esta ablished Fri day, the twelfth day of February, 1909, to be a legal holiday in com memoration Of the Tooth anniver- sary of the birth of Abraham Lin coin:
 Itis conceded by all men through out the civilized world that Abra- ham Lincoln has foremost place among the great. He was a typical American citizen-he arose to the demands of his hour in a typical American spirit. As president of the great American republic he set standard by which succeeding presidents will be compared through years to come Americans every where are pleased to do reverence to his memory. The 12th day of February, 1909, will be the one handredth anniversary of his birth, and that day, in honor of his life and his work, will be celebrated throughout this broad land.
 WHEREFORE, l, JOSEPH H. KIB- BEY, Governor of Arizona, by vir- tue of the power conferred upon me by said law, do hereby proclaim Friday, the twelfth day of Feb ruary, 1909, to be a legal holiday; that in accordance with said law all business, public and private, be suspended during that day and that said day be otherwise celebra- ted to the honor of Abraha m Lin coin and his memory.
 IN WITNESS WAEREoF, 1 have
 hereunto set my hand and
 caused the seal of the Terri
 tory to be affixed.
 SEAL Done at the Capitol at the
 city of Phoenix, this twenty
 second day of January, 1909.
 JOSEPH H. KIBBEY. By the Governors:
 JOHN H. PAGE,
 Secretary of the Territory of Arizona.
Williams news., 1909-02-06
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA.

To the People of Apache, Coconino, Navajo, Mohave and Apache Counties:
 It is provided by statutes of this territory that the Friday following the first day of April in each year shall be known as ARBoR DAY in the above named counties, and shall be observed as a holiday.
 Now. therefore, by virtue of and in accordance with the direction of that statute, l, JOSEPH H. KIBBEY, Governor of Arizona. do hereby proclaim Friday, the 2d day of April, 1909, designated as ARBoR DAY, to be in the counties first above mentioned, holiday; and I recommend that said day be ob- served by the people of those coun- ties by the planting of trees. shrubs and vines, in the promotion of for est and orchard growth and cul- ture; by the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and by such other efforts and undertakings as shall be in har- mony with the character of the day so esta blished; all in accordance with the provisions of Title W, Horticulture, Revised Statutes of Arizona, 1901.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here
 unto set my hand and caused
 the seal of the territory to be
 affixed.
 Done at the Capitol at the city of tsEALl Phoenix, this twenty first day
 January, 1909 | JOSEPH H. KIBBEY. | By the Governor:
 JOHN H. PAGE,
 Secretary of the Territory of
 Arizona.
Williams news., 1909-02-06
Notice of Hearing Petition

In the Probate Court of the County of Coconino,
 Territory of Arizona. In the matter of the estate of John B. Jones, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that Maud NJ. Jones has filed in this court her petition praying for the probate of the Last Will and Testament of said deceased, and the issuance of letters testament ary to the said petitioner, and that the same will be heard on Tuesday, the 23rd day of Feb ruary A. D. 1909, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the courtroom of said court. iL,. Flagstaff, county of Coconino, Territory of k5lt zona, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
 Dated January 30, 1909.
 ROBERT J. KIDD, Clerk. First pub, Feb t. 1909.-St
Williams news., 1909-02-06

Consta ble Bob" Postle returned from Flagstaff Thursday, where he had escorted the flashing Dora Day to Hotel de Francis for a ten day stay. Bob" intended to leave for Flagstaff Wednesday evening with the dusky Dora, but there's many a slip, etc. No. ? was late and the constable loaded Dora in a caboose of freight train about to leave for the east, and went to the depot to purchase the tickets. While he was gone Dora gave him the slip and as the darkness and the ladv's com plexion are we'll matched, he was una ble to locate her until early the next morning.
 The popularity of the Columbia Records is on the increase in Will jams. Messrs. Hill x Kennedy made a most successful business deal when they accepted the exclu- sive agency for these records in this section. Last month their sales were almost double over those of December, and those for February will equal, if not surpass, the Jan uary sales.
 Charles Wilson, who was arrested in the early part of December, charged with issuing worthless checks, was given hearing in Jus tice Rounseville's court last Sat urday. He was bound over to appear before the grand jury, his bond be- ing fixed at $4OOO on two charges of forgery and $500 on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
 On account of flat car running off the track at Maine, Thursda y evening, and blockading the track, No. ? was held up, here until the wrecking train could arrive there and clear the track. The wrecker left here at S:45 pm. and cleared the track in few minutes after ar irving, allowing No. ? to proceed eastward at 9:3O pm.
 Owing to the illness of X. N. Sleeves, town attorney, the meeting of the. town conncil, scheduled to take place Tuesday evening, was postponed until such time as Mir. Sleeves could be present.
 The dance given by the band boys at the opera house last Friday evening was a success in every way. A large crowd was present and en- joyed themselves to the fullest ex- tent until late hour.
 Smith Beck, now of Jerome, was circulating among his old friends in Williams on Wednesday. Smith wears a prosperous look, and in- formed us that he is doing we'll in the copper town.
 A Mexican charged with disor- derlv conduct was before Justice Rounseville Thursday. He was given a chance to skip the town and at once took advantage of the offer.
Williams news., 1909-02-06
-Eocal Hews
ITEMS OF
 GENERAL
 INTEREST

R. s Teeple was over from Hol brook Thursday.
 Ed. Hamilton was transacting business at Flagstaff Saturday.
 Martin Buggeln was transacting business at the county seat Monday.
 E. NJ. Perrin, ir., was a business visitor at Albuquerque the first of the week.
 Deputy Sheriff Tom Pulliam was business visitor in the city last Saturday.
 Henry L. Aphold departed for Tucson Tuesday, for a visit with his mother.
 w. K. Ross returned from his business trip to Los Angeles last Friday night.
 J. s. Amundsen, of the Babbitt- Poison Co.,. left for Tucson Tuesday on a business trip.
 Attorney X. N. Steevs is reported on the sick list, being confined to his bed most of the week.
 Chas. E. Howard, the Ash Fork business man, was transacted busi- ness in the city Wednesday. Bob" Kinser, the Spring valley cattleman, was a business visitor in the city the first of the week.
 Roy Wolf and bride arrived home from Kansas on Wednesday. They were accompanied by the groom's mother, Mrs. c. M. Wolf.
 Do you know that A. D. $. Cough Remedy has cured more coughs and colds than any other remedy made. G. c. DRUG Go.
 Miss Alice Carlson came down from the normal to spend the Sab bath with her parents and friends, returning to her studies Monday evening.
 Supervisor L. D. Yaeger passed through the city Tuesday on his way to Phoenix. to join his wife. who is spending the winter in the capital city.
 Mr Rvrse, the butcher at Dag gert, has ordered carload of cattle from Martin Buggeln This speaks we'll for this section, as Daggett is in California.
 Sheriff Francis passed through here Wednesday on his way to the Colorado river, below Needles. where he expects to remain until about the 25th of the month.
 FOR SALE-The Joe Johnston res idence property. furnished; also the business property, at a bargain, See McD. Robinson. at the bank.
 Geo Montgomery. of Los Angeles who has been looking after his min ing interests in the Grand Canyon district for the past two weeks, left for his home yesterday.
 J. Keile, who has been in charge of the meat department at the Bab. bitt- Poison Co. store for some time resigned his position last week and left for Winslow yesterday. The postoffice will observe Sun day hours on February 12 Lin coln's birthday) and February p (Washington's birthday). Please govern yourselves accordingly.
 R.. J. Kidd, of Flagstaff, passed through here Tuesday, en route to Kingman, where he was going to install the newly elected officers oi the K. of P. lodge at that place.
 Postmaster Smith has placed a very handsome sign at the post office, which will prove of great ben- eft to the many eastern tourists and strangers visiting Williams.
 Engineer Harry Schlee has been enjoying high life in the city dur ing the week. Harry manages to nxtrnnt hic fnll chara of nlaa Cnrn a z