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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
IJIIsER MANS.

The Ancient Order OF Hibcrnians Of
Virginia opened its annual convention
Yesterday morning ut Murply's Hotel.
Richmond, the business session being
preceded by solemn high mass al ST.
Peters Church. Meeting in the ad-
joining hall to the convention proper Is
the Ladies' Auxiliary. on which more
than 100 women are i'll attendance.
The program includes many social
feature us we'll as the transaction OF
business OF Importance to the order.
A joint meeting was held of the
Hibernians and Auxiliary in the ban
quet room at Murphy's. Thomas 4.
Reddin, of Richmond, county presi-
dent, introduced Mayor D. c. Richard
son, who delivered an address of wei
come on behalf of the city, in which
he especially praised loyalty and pa
triotism, two Of the watchwords on
which the Ancient Order of Hibernlans
was founded.
Capt. c. A. McHugh, Of Roanoke.
responded to the address Of welcome
Maurice A. Powers, state president Of
the order, and others made addresses,
warmly welcoming the delegates to
Richmond.
Business meetings were then held
separately of the Hihernians and the
Auxiliary, both meetings being OF an
executive character for the transaction
of business matters. Several commit
tees were named, and the reports OF
the various officers were read and dis
cussed.
All Of the visiting delegates were en-
tertained at Lakeside Park yesterday
afternoon at a reception given by local
members Of the order The business
session will end today Richmond
Times DISPATCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
Canal Mule Doomed.

Mauch Chunk, Pa, Aug. 24.-The
DAYS OF the canal mule at last seem
numbered, as the result of repeated ex-
parimcnt by the Lehigh Coal and Nav
igation Company, and tugs promise to
become the power to move the coal
laden chunkers on the company's ca
nal.
After trying different electrical APP
pliances during the past few years and
finding that it WAS not feasible TO use
electricity, coal-laden barge, bound
for Bristol, was taken in tow by tug
and made four miles per hour. 1t
went over the nine m tiles level in 2 IA
hours. which is about two hours and a
half less than it is generally done by
mule power. Other tests are to be
made by the steamer this week, and,lf
successful, the mule will have to 60.
Several years ago the company built
trolley line along the towpath from
here to Coalport and Weissport for the
purpose of moving the boats, but it
was found inexpedient, and the mule
was again brought into service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
The Crippen Case a Sell!

London, Aug. PA rumor that
made the rounds of the newspaper
offices today, but which was considered
so fantastcal that it was not published,
was that the "Crippen case" is the
atrical advertising scheme, and that as
soon rs the fiasco is exposed, all those
concerned on it will go on the variety
stage.
Dir. Crippcn's wife, Belle Elmore, is
now in hiding, according to the rumor,
awaiting the psychological moment. 10
put in an appearance. The body sup
posed to be that OF Mrs. Crippen was
an unacceptable mass Of material
that Crippen planted" in the cellar OF
his house in such manner as to give
the appearance OF murder.
Incidentally, it is said that those IN
volved in the alleged hoax are laying
the basis for an avalanche OF libel
Si,itS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
IN HOLIDAY GARB.

Opera House-Alexandria Gaily Deco
rated-Many Visitors in the City-Local
Firemen busy In Extending Hearty
Welcomes-Gay scenes Last Night.
The Virginia State Firemen's Con-
vention convened in this city today.
Delegates from nearly every city in the
Old Dominion are present, as well as
delegations from most Of the fire or
CARNATIONS of the state. Extensive
preparations for the reception and en-
tertainment OF the delegates and other
firemen and visitors have been made,
and the various committees have per-
formed their work we'll.
The main streets OF the city were
thronged last night with delegates to
the convention and others who are
visiting Alexandria for the purpose OF
attending the convention and witness
lug the parade and the tests.
Many Washingtonians and people
living near Alexandria mingled with
the jewellers. Automobiles and other
vehicles, filed with Joy riders, were
passing TO and fro, while crowds surged
here and there. There was JOY in the
air, and whistles, horns, catcalls, ETC.,
were in evidence Paper, caps, resent
bling those worn by chief cooks in
hotels, suddenly became fashionable,
and many men, boys and girls donned
them. Every one who could procure
a horn used it nd libitum.
The intersection Of King and Wash
ington streets was the scene of the
greatest animation. A stand had been
erected on Washington street, in front Of
the Young Peoples Building, for the ac-
commodation OF the Harrisonburg
band, which discoursed fine music dur
ing the early part of the night.
The many electric bulbs which had
been placed on buildings on King street
and thoroughfares near that street, and
the hundreds OF flags, steamers, etc,
added pith to the occasion.
The number Of visitors TO this city
was greatly augmented this morn
ing after other organizations had ar
rived. The various committees were
active in escorting the visitors from
point to point, and nothing was left
undone that could have added to the
entertainment of the delegates and
their friends.
The Harrisonburg company, which
arrived yesterday, is composed OF 10
men and Il band Of 23 pieces; the
Charlottesville company, numbers Al
men and drum corps Of 10 pieces; the
Lexington company, 40 men; the
Staunton company, 26 men; the Cow
ngton company, 80 men, and the Dan
Vile company Is men.
Many of the iiremen who arrived
yesterday were accompanied by mem
bcrs Of their families.
The Danville and Pocahontas com
panies arrived last night.
The companies from Hampton and
Newport News arrived at an early hour
this morning on the steamer South
land. The members of the organization
were taken in charge by the reception
committre rs soon rs they reached this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
The Sender Prizes,

Beverly, Aug. 24.-The chief feature
OF interest today was the presentation
to the winner OF the sender class race
Of the cup bearing the name of Presl-
dent Taft on board the Mayhower
this afternoon The Mayhower is
moored off Burgess Point and the
American and Spanish racing crews,
and the racing committee, were enter
tanned ut luncheon on board.
Apart from this ceremony, the day
was quiet one at the summer capital.
Charles Francis Adams, End, re-
piled to the presidents speech OF
presentation. The Spanish Minister
and the unsuccessful Spanish contest
ants for the Taft and Draper cups
were present.
At the luncheon toasts were drunk
to the president of the United States
and King Alfonso, OF Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
The Cholera in Russia.

London, Aug. o4.-The cholera cpl
demic in Russia and the southeastern
part OF Italy is sersously interfering
with tourist travel Practically the
entire Russian frontier is under quaran-
tine. Rumania is taking the lead in cut,
ting off travel with Russia. lining her
frontier with troops. Today's dis
patches say that the disease is increas-
ing in southern Russia, but is on the
decrease in St. Petersburg. 1t is per-
sistently reported that cases have ap-
peared in Milan and that the situation
in Italy is serious. A number OF cases
are reported from Turkey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
To Wed American Heircss.

New York, Aug. 24.-That another
American heircss has been won by Il
foreign nobleman was disclosed today
i'm the announcement from Paris Of the
engagement of Miss Eleanor III. Steele
to Count Jean de l.agrcze. Miss Steele
is daughter Of Charles Steel, apartner
in the j. p Morgan banking firm, and
director in large number Of corpora
tons. Count dc l.agrcze is attached to
French ministry Of foreign affairs and
is not wealthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
preparin@ for Demonstrations.

Madrid, Aug. 24.-Defeated in its
plans for monster pro-church demon
stration at San Sebastian on August Z,
the Spanish clerical party is completing
arrangements for 4 tremendous show
ing of strength throughout the entire
country in September. Instead OF one
gigantic demonstration which, as in the
case at San Sebastian, the government
showed it could prevent by selzlng the
means of transportation, hundreds OF
smaller meetings will be held.
This scheme will have the double
advantage Of permitting large number
of Catholics and Carlists TO participate
and will also make it impossible for the
government to mass troops to ad-
vantage.
The various local committees OF
clericals have formed general organi-
cation since August Z and have a
powerful central committee which is
working with the Carists. A formidable
group of financiers is also said to be
working with the clericals, hoping to
bling about a slump in securities So
that they may buy them in at low
tipIlre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
Sit in Rain to Save Tents.

Battle Creek, Mich, Aug. "a
Shivcring in their night clothes, nearly
1000 campers at the Seventh Day
Adventists camp-mceting saved their
tents from destruction in a terrific rain
and wind storm early yesterday morn
ing by sitting all through the storm
on the guy ropes of their temporary
abodes. Lightning illuminated the
strange scene, while the crowd sang
hymns and quoted scriptural passages.
The storm blew down the auditorium
tent, the young peoples tent and sew:
eral private tents,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
New York Republicans.

New York, Aug. 24.-The battle for
control Of the New York state repubIi-
can convention between Roosevelt and
the old guard" organization, began to-
day. The chairman, Timothy Woodruff;
national committeeman VIM. LIZARD; ;
VIM, Barnes, ir., and speaker OF 3 the
assembly James ". Wadsworth Ir:,
and their closest licutcnants got in touch
with ehch other by telephone or telc-
graph and arranged a conference at
which they will perfect their plans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
THE FOREST FIRES.
Many Lives Lost and Millions of Dol
lars, Worth ofProperty Destroyed.

Spokane. Wn., Aug. 24.-The end
of the northwestern forest fire horror
is not in sight, despite the improved
conditions, according to today's reports
to the United States Forestry Office
from all parts of the fire zone.
Aside from the many reported dis
asters to forest rangers, the forestry
officials both here and at Missoula de-
clared that on conservative estimates,
about rs men, women and children,
have persisted, and that the loss to
timber will be not less than so, 900,
600. They said they could not esti-
mate the damage to other property.
In the Bear Tooth forest the con-
ditions are most serious, and the Gal
latin county fires along the edge OF
Yellowstone Park are as bad rs ever.
Reports from several Montana points
early today are that light rains have
begun to fall, and that it is believed
the worst is over in those sections.
Sacramento, Cal. Aug. 24.-The
United States troops fighting the forest
fires in the Tahoe national forest,
Placer county, are making little prog
ress. The flames are spreading rapidly
through Placer and Eldorado counties,
and are edging over towards Lake
Tahoe from Michigan Bluff. The prop
erty loss will be enormous, but no lives
have been lost.
Five fires are raging in Siskiyou,
Trinity and Shaska counties, California.
Three thousand acres OF land have been
laid waste and the town Of MinersvIlle
and Begun are in danger. Back FIR
ing was begun today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

TURN about is fair play in politics rs
we'll as in other games. and this has
proved the case in the govcrnorShip
race in Georgia, decided i'll the primary
election yesterday. Mr.. Hoke Smith
will be the next governor of Georgia.
He has decisivcly beaten Joe" Brown,
who wrested the Office from him two
years ago, after Smith had fired
Brown from the railroad commission.
The chances are that Smith will carry
eighty counties or more and that his
majority will reach 10000. Two years
ago Brown carried the state by nearly
10000 over Smith. Smith has won
in the cities as we'll as in the country.
Smith has stood on the platform OF
progressive democracy fighting for
the preservation of the railroad com
mission as at present constituted, for the
present registration law, which was one
OF his measures, and for an anti-lobby
bill. In the Congress districts the IN
dications are that Livingston rcprcscn-
tatiye from the fifth. who is charged
with leading the Georgia delegation
over to Cannon, has met defeat at the
hands Of William Schlcy Howard. The
charge of "Cannonism" cost LivingS-
ton hundreds of votes. Congressman
Hardwick, of the Tenth district, who
has been bitterly fought by Thomas
Watson, has won over his combined
opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
Mayor Gaynor's Convalencc.

Hoboken, y. j., Aug. 24.-lt was
stated at St. Mary's Hospital today
that the improvement Of Mayor Will
liam J. Gaynor is so consistently
maintained that he will probably leave
there next Monday. 1t will not be de-
cided until the latter part OF the week
whether he will go to his farm at st.
James. L. l.. or to the Adirondacks to
complete his recovery. All Of the con-
suIting surgeons have discharged"
their patient rs out Of danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
storm Warming.

New York, Aug. 2i.-The local
weather bureau today received the
following storm warning from Wash
ington:
Tropical storms central near and
south of Santo Domiago, moving west
by north, and apparently Of consider
able intensity. Unsafe for vessels i'll
western Caribbean and region Of Cuba
for the next few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 81
THE State Firemen's Convention as

THE State Firemen's Convention as
sembled in the Opera House III this
city today. There is a large attend
ance OF delegates. while many lndlv'd-
ual members Of the various fire COM
panies of the Old Dominion are here,
some accompanied by their families.
The community has Wed with the gen
eral committee OF the fire ASSOCIATION
of this city in making preparations Tor
the reception and entertainment OF the
visitors, and everything possible Will
&c done TO make their stay IN the
J,,sy pleasant. Firemen are IL prime
esseusi o every community, rs they
prove friends indeed at times when
we are often excited, alarmed and, III
measure. unable to help ourselves.
In such emergencies the firemen, lcav-
ing their beds at the sound OF the
alarm, often risk their lives IN per-
forming gratuitous and willing SER
vice for their fellow-men. That they
should be appreciated and encouraged
goes without saying. The gathering IN
Alexandria today is composed of rep
resentatiye men OF Virginia aud con-
tiguous cities. The evolution OF the
fire department has been marvellous
in recent wears. In the olden time
firemen we're compelled to battle with
conf1agatons with a huge syringe or
squirt. Such contrivancc was filled
with water and after having been
placed upon the shoulders OF two men
a third operated a plungcr. In other
instances OK intestincs. were utilized
rs hose and were run from bags filled
with water which upon being pressed
managed to send stream few feet.
MANY now living remember the old
bucket brisades and the law which
compelled every house owner to keep
two OF those utensils on lis or her
premises and bring them out when
fire alarm was sounded. \ line was
formed from a pump to the scene OF
the conhagration and while some
pumped and filled the buckets those
composing the line passed the rcccp-
tacles from one to another until they
reached men who threw the contents
into the blaze. The empty buckets
were returned to the pump by another
human line. Women often figured
in these lines. With such procedures
there is no wonder the great fire IN
London continued two weeks and
it became necessary to enact curfcw
laws which compelled housckcepcrs to
extinguish fires and lights at 5 o clock
at night. All such primcNal customs
have long since passed away and the
modern fire department, equipped
with powerful steam engines. water
towers, trucks, chemical engines. etc.
is at fires and at work almost before
the occupants of burning houses can
get out OF them The members OF
the organizations are not rowdIcs,
animated by excitement, plumber, or
propensity for frce-forall fight,
but are of a good class of citizens, in
spired with sense OF duty and an
earnest desire to perform their duty at
q moments notice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

Mr. HARRY /. MAYNARD, who for
the past ten years has represented the
Second, the Norfolk. Virginia district,
in Congress, was yesterday defeated for
denomination by Former Congressman
". A. Young in the democratic .pra.
maries. Mr.. Maynard has been \
faithful and hard working member.
but his fate was that of all public men
if they stay long enough in the field OF
politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

indicates an increase in the consump-
ton of alcoholic beverages, but also OF
tobacco and cigarettes. The receipts
from the tax on distilled spirits in the
last fiscal year amounted to S14S, O29,-
oil against 1874, S6S, 034 for the pre-
ceding wear. This is proof positive that
prohibition does not prohibit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

A Portsmouth, England, newspaper
asserts that it has excellent authority
for the statement that the British adj
miralty has decided to build an expert
mental motor driven battleship, pro-
PEELED by an internal combustion gas
engine. If the type should be success
full it would probably make all the
present dreadnoughts obsolete.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

Mrs. JAMES b. HAGGIN has caused a
stir in Newport by the introduction at
her villa OF Countess Thamara de
Swisky, who in scant attire gave. a bare
foot dance and is soon to give another.
The attire must have been Scant indeed
to have caused stir at Newport
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
Heir spends Night In Police Station.

Pittsburg, Aug. 24.-Aftcr spending
the night in police station here be-
cause he did not have money enough
to 90 to a hotel. Carl Fcchncr, Of She
boygan. Wis. who claims to be his
sisters heir 10 an estate Of $500. 900,
took steps today to collect the claim.
Fcchncr carries copy of the will with
him and because he doesn't sspeal
English the police assisted him in en-
gazing fan attorney. His sister was
Laura White, who was dead in
Lawrencevillc near here. in January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
Strike to he Called on.

Pittsburg, Aug. 224.-Oflicial Motif
cation was sent today to members OF
the Amalgamated Association OF Iron.
Steel and Tin Workers in Pennsylvania.
West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana, that
the strike against the American Sheet
and Tin Plate Company will be called
off Saturday. About 1900 men are
affected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

In buying cough medicine, dom
be afraid to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow. Especially
recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold By W. F.
Creighton and RichsrdfGibs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

Supreme Dictator Edmund f. Tanner
Of Columbus, o., who was elected yes
terday III Baltimore as head OF the
Loyal Order of Moose, today under
went an operation in this city. Mr;
Tanner had large abscess removed
from his arm. His condition is NOV
considered serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

Reliance Engine Company, No. 5, APP
paratus and band-Marshal. Smith
Williams.
Detail Washington Fire Department.
Harrisonburg Fire Department with
band.
Lexington.
Front Royal.
Newport News Eagle Engine Company,
No. 8, with band.
Shenandoah.
Alta Vista.
Danville.
: Charlottesville and band.
Staur :"
Clifton Forge
Covinglom.
Phoebus and band.
Hampton.
Newport News Rescue Engine and
Truck Company No. /.
Newport News La France Engine
Company No. ..
Portsmouth Annex, No. 4, with band.
Luray
Strasburg.
Woodstock.
Suffolk and band.
Portsmouth Park View No. 3.
Pocahontas.
Fredericksburg.
The route rs published yesterday
will be us follows:
Form on upper Duke street, right
resting on Washington, down Duke
tc Lee, out Lee to Prince up Prince
to West, out West to King; down
King to Washington, out Wash
ington to Wythe; counter march on
Washington to King, down King to
Royal, out Royal to Cameron, down
Cameron TO Fairfax. out Fairfax to
King, up King to Royal, out Royal
to Prince and disband.
After the parade the visiting firemen.
will be given lunch in Armorv Hall.
At s O'Clock tonight band concert
will be given at the corner OF Washing
ton and King streets.
The following was received from
Washington today:
Mr.. J. Y. Williams, Alexandria, Viz
ginia.
Dear Sir: I have the honor to &C
knowledge the receipt Of your letter Of
the 21st instant, and in reply beg to
state that the fircboat Firefghter will
arrive at Alexandria at 1870 4. m. on
the 25th instant and before landing at
the wharf will give an exhibition OF
water throwing. The fireboat will also
bring the men from this department
who are to participate in the parade and
they will report to Chief Petty at noon.
Respectfully,
A. ]. SULLIVAN, acting chief engineer.
The Firetighter will come to the
Cameron street dock and the demou-
stration will take place from that point.
NOTES
Mr.. J, n. Trimyer will tonight read
a carefully prepared paper on the ne
cessity OF the fire drills in the public
school OLher papers will be read and
the convention will cease its labors
about midnight.
Mr.. j. Vincent Perley, a member or
81 orders and treasurer OF II, Is here
AS commander Of the Charlottesville
company and is proud Of his contln.
gent, consisting Of 45 men.
Among the many prominent fire
men present are Mr.. L. f. Lookabill,
member OF the executive committee, Of
Roanoke; Capt. r. c. Marshall, Cham
beers Fire Department, Portsmouth;
Mr.. T. J. Williams, one OF the oldest
volunteer firemen in point of ssrvice Ill
the state, who halls from Charlottes=
vile. and Mr.. George G. Cummings,
secretary Of the association since Its
organization.
4 number of peddlcrs had taken
nositions on King street this morning.
They were selling slim canes to which
flags we're attached, buttons, badges,
medals. paper caps, horns, catcalls,
whistles and the thousand one things
which figure on gala days. As usual
on such occasions, several strange
mendicants were on the streets.
King street has been yeritablc bee
hive. and the electric trains have
landed visitors all day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24
St. Mary's Academy

BOARDING AND DAY school FOR GIRLS.
Entirely modern in building and cdLl-
cational methods Academic" and Music
departments offer exceptional advan-
tagcs for securing Il complete English
and Musical education. EolIrncrcial de-
partmcnt TO fit for office work spec
ialry. Positions secured when pupils
are prepared. Splendid intellectual al
vanta@cs Joined 10 refined Christian
training. Boys under twelve admitted
to day school. Call or write for catalogue
THE IISTERS OF THE ITOLYCROSS.
amg2i I'm
Hard Crabs. Soft Crabs. Dcviled Crabs
and Grab Salad
At JACOB DRILLS RESTAURANT
foot of King Street.
Omen until 10 p. m. apr 6m5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-24

The preliminary report of the com
missioner of internal revenue not only