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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
COMMON COUNCIL.

At called meeting of the Common
Council of the city of Alexandria, Va
held July ., 1910, there were present
Messrs. Leadbeater, Brill. Bladder
Birrell Brumback ,Hellmuth, Harrison
Marshall, and Spinks
In the absence of the President and
Vice President, the Clerk called the
board TO order and Mr.. Leadbeater was
elected president pro tenn.
A message from the Mayor converting
council to consider a petition from a
committee in charge Of the Firemen's
Convention to be held in this city in
August and other business which may
be presented was received.
A petition from special committee
appointed by the general committee of
the Fire Department 10 make arrange
ments for the entertainmentat the Fire
mems Convention to be held in this city
in August and requesting an appropria-
ton Of $500 was received and upon mo-
ton $500 was appropriated for the pur-
pose. Ayes-Messrs. Leadbeater, Brum-
back, Brill. Bladder Birrell, Hellmuth,
Harrison, Marshall and Spinks, (9);
noes 0.
A petition from property owners on
Columbus street, between Cameron and
Queen streets, requesting that vitrified
brick roadway be laid on said square was
received and referred to the Committee
on Streets.
A communication from Z. G. Dunn,
CITY Engineer, informing council that
he had appointed J. W. Mason cap
tain of the chain gang, was received and
concurred in.
Permission was granted DR.. Thos. s.
Gibson to reshingle stable roof north
side of Duke street, between Washing
ton and st. Asaph streets; also to w. E.
Johnson TO rebuild frame kitchen at
the southeast corner of Henry and PEN
dleton streets, providing there is no OBJ
lection from adjoining property owners.
Mr.. Birrell offered the following:
Whereas the City Council OF Alexan-
dria has by resolution appropriated 500
10 construct a pipe sewer from King
street northward on Fayette street to the
first alley north of King streets and thence
into the said Glley eastward, the appro-
priation to be made available when the
sum of $50 be raid into the city treasury
by the property owners for taps,
Be it hereby resolved by the City
Council Of Alexandria, that their action J
theappropriauor available when
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29

THE latest idea in the insurance line
is vacation weather indemnity. This
unique scheme comes from England,
where it is being widely exploited and
is gaining popularity among pleasure
seekers who do not wish to take
chances of having their vacation trips
to the country or watering places
marred by unexpected showers. The
insurance companies that have adopted
the plan agreed, for a substantial pre-
MUM, to pay vacation takers a certain
amount of money for each day that is
unpleasant while the policy is in force,
usually week. Chicago insurance
men who have talked to the Daily News
about the innovation do not think much
OF it and do not believe that America
will import it. 1T looks like a mere
gamblers chance, and doubt whether
it could be made a practical paying
proposition for the underwater, says
one of the leaders.
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wAsHINGTON's WILL TO BE
PHOTOGRAPHED.

The most sacred treasure in the
clerks Office Of Fairfax county is the
will OF Gen. George Washington, in his
own handwriting, written in 1899, the
year he died. Judge j. B. T. Thorn.
ton, on the 23d inst, issued an order
in vacation, permitting the librarian OF
Congress to photograph the will. The
will will not be removed from there,
and the photographs must be made in
the presence Of Mr.. Berwick, the ex-
pert who has done the work ofrestoring
the will as far as possible to its original
condition, and the county is to be SUBJ
lected to no expense in the matter.
Only four copies Of the photograph
shall be made; two to be placed in the
Library of Congress, and two to be de-
llyered to the county clerk, to be kept
in his office. No duplicates, Iitho-
graphs, prints or reproductions in any
form or manner shall be made at any
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY %.

THE republican convention at Rocky
Mount yesterday, which nominated
Mr.. J. NJ. Parsons for Congress for the
Fifth district, like that held in the
Ninth district last week which nomi-
mated Mr.. B. c. Slemp, was composed
largely OF government office holders,
who did the bidding of their bosses.
The permanent chairman Of the party,
r. w. Dickinson, of Mr.. Slemp's con.
yention, was postmaster at Clintwood,
while w. G.. Pendleton, permanent sec
rotary, was postmaster at Castlewood,
Russell county. T. J. Munsey, OF
Bland. who renominated Mr.. Slemp,
was assistant United States attorney,
while Mr.. Summers, who had the floor
most Of the time, was collector OF IN
ternal revenue. Concerning the con-
yention the Norfolk Pilot says
Had Mr.. Taft applied to Virginia the
view he expressed at Greensboro, that
i: would be better for repubiicanism
in North Carolina if all the federal Of
fees were filled by democrats, " it may
be doubted whether there would have
been any convention in the Ninth dis
trict this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29

IT IS gathered from his remarks a
few days ago at Portland that Mr.. Taft
sometimes finds it difficult TO remember
whether he is president on the United
States or the "titular head Of the re-
publican party" 1t has occasionally
been difficult for the public to dlscrlml-
nate between the two roles. However,
saws the Philadelphia Record, 1t does
Mr.. Taft credit that he recognizes a
difference in the two factions and tries
to remember which part it is that he Is
playing. As nearly as we can make
out from the Portland speech Mr.. Taft
is the president of the United States
when he is travelling around at public
expense, but he is the leader OF the re-
publican party when he is in Washing
ton directing Congress what legislation
to enact and refusing all patronage to
insurgents. And yet he was making a
presidential tour when he stopped in
Winona long enough to praise the
handiwork of Payne and Aldrich,
wheresn the thrifty Aldrich got en-
HANGED duties for the benefit of the
rubber trust and the cotton mills in
which he is shareholder,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At a called meeting of the Board O.
Aldermen ofthe city of Alexandria, Va.
held July y, 1910, there were present:
J. X. y. Curtin, esq, President, anG
Messrs. Hill, Marbury, Ballcnger, Field
and Fitzgerald
The following were received from the
Common Council and their action con
CURED in by unanimous votes:
Communication from +. j. Paff, Mayor
giving his reasons for calling the meet
ing of Council.
Petition from n special committee APP
pointed by the general committee who
are making arrangements for entertain
ing the State Firemen's Convention ask
ing an appropriation of 500 to aid in de
fraying the expenses incident to enter
tanning the State Firemen's Convention
i'm this city during the month Of August.
Petition of w. h. Johnson for permits
sion TO build frame bath room at his
residence, southeast corner of Pendleton
and Henry streets.
Petition from sundry citizens concern
i.g proposed improvements on Column
bus street, between Cameron and Queen
Petition of Thos. ). Gibson for permits
sion TO reshingle his stable on the north
side of Duke street, between Washington
and ST. Asaph.
Communication from T.. G. Dunn, City
Engineer, announcing the appointment
Off. w. Mason as captain of the chain
gang.
Resolution repeating q resolution APP
propriating 800 for the construction ofa
pipe sewer from King street northward
on Fay cite street to the firstalley north of
King and thence eastward into said alley
when $50 shall have been paid into the
city treasury for taps, and making the
have been paid in.
The board then adjourned.
J. II. y. CURTIN, President.
Teste: LUTHER III. THOMPSON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
Murderer EIectrocuted.

Boston, July 29.-For the murder OF
his friend, Joseph Gailloux, supposedly
for a $1,000 insurance policy in his
favor, Napoleon ]. Riyet was electro
cuted early today in the Massachusetts,
state prison at Charlestown. Rivet
protested his innocence, and walked to
the chair without a culver. Gailloux
was beaten to death with an iron pipe
in Lowell, Mass, and after his death
sulphuric acid was poured down the
mouth and throat, after which the
slayer turned on a gas jet in the muir
der room to make his work sure. A
cigarette butt was the clue which led to
Riyet'g conviction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
Hard Crabs. Soft Crabs. Deviled Crabs
and Crab Salad
At JACOB Drills RESTAURANT
foot of King Street
Open until I0p. m. apr 6m

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Oilice of
the Corporation Court of the City of
Alexandria, on the 10Th day Of July,
1910:
Jessie Cary Fillingame VS.. Daniel l..
Fillingame. In chancery.
Memo The object Of this suit is TO OBJ
tain for the complainant an absolute di-
yorce from the defendant on the ground
of willful desertion and abandonment
for "A period of more than three years be-
fore the bringing Of this suit, and for
general relief
1t appearing by an affidavit filed in
this cause that the defendant. Daniel j..
Fillingame. isa nonresident ofthis State:
1t is Ordered. That said defendant APP
pear here within fifteen days AFTER due
publication of this order aud 30 - hat Is
necessary to protect his interest in this
suit and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted I'm the Alexandria
Gazette, a Newspaper published IN the
City of Alexandria, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted ri the front
door OF the Court House Of this ciiy.
A copy-reste.
NEWELL $. GREEN WAY, Clerk.
Charles Bendheim. p. q. jy.19 w4w-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
Lieut.. Col. Ames Freed.

Manila, P. l., July 29.-Freed by
the courf martial which tried him on
charges Of conduct unbecoming an Of
ficer, Lieut.. Col. Robert F. Ames today
was returned to his command, the
Twelfth infantry. Ames was court
martialed in connection with the suicide
Of Lieut.. Clarence NJ. Janney, who shot
himself.in Ames's home, after quar-
rel with his wife at Ames Skinner table.
Announcement Of the courts verdict
has not been made public. Ames's re-
sumption of duty practically closes the
ease
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
DIR. CRIPPEN AND MISS
LEN EVE.
Captain of the steamer Montrose Be
Iieyes They are Aboard Of His steamer.

Montreal, July ga wireless mes
sage. relayed over the land wires from
Captain Kendall, Of the Canadian
Pacific liner Montrose, says that DR..
n. III. Crippen, with his mustache
shaved off and with other attempted
DISCUSSES, is one of the passengers, ac-
companied by Miss Ethel Clare Leneves
his typist. Neither Crippen nor Miss
Leneve knows that they are under
suspicion. They have been allowed
every liberty. The other passengers
Of the vessel, Capt. Kendall wires, are
also in ignorance of the idenity OF
Crippen and Miss Leneve.
Captain Kendall's message says: i
had my first suspicious after the Mon
trose had been out two hours from Ant
werp. | watched the couple closely
and came to the conclusion that the
man was Crippen. He was booked as
a merchant, and the girl, disguised as
his son, as student. Crippen has
been reading constantly, is very ner-
vous, and does not sleep well. Miss
Leneve is gay at times, and at others
appears worried, aud watches Crippen
with fearful eyes.
Il have watched the man closely
ever since he came on board the boat,
and | am sure today that he is Crippen.
had read fully Of the case when in
England and had seen pictures OF both
the fugitives as printed in the London
papers when ! was in Antwerp There
is no doubt OF the identity Of the couple
as DIR. H. II. Crippen and Miss Ethel
Glare Ieneye. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
Prenaring 10 Resnme serylce.

Columbus, O., July 29,-With three
regiments OF infantry and cavalry,
Troop A, Of the Ohio National Guard,
aiding the civil authorities in preserv-
peace, street car service was expected
to be resumed by the Columbus Rail-
way and Light Company today.
No ears have been operated since 10
O'Clock Wednesday night, when Mayor
Marshall decided to call out the militia
With militiamen patroling the tracks
and detachments of soldiers stationed
about the car barns and in the
dangerous districts, the authorities are
prepared to curb any outbreaks result
ing from the resumption Of service.
Governor Harmon was due 10 arrive
today from Charlevoix, Mich, where
he has been spending his vacation. In
the meantime the situation was still
in the hands OF Mayor Marshall.
A run on the Lincoln bank, located
in union district, has resulted from
the street car strike. +. X. Stewart,
general manager Of the railway COM
pany, is director Of the bank, and it
was because Of this that many deposi-
tors grew out their money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
Declares Charge I6aIse.

Denver, Colo, July 29.-"The
charge that friends raised a fund OF
$65, 900 to bride democratic legislators
to vote for me is pure rot. The first
intimation ] had of the thing was three
weeks ago, when James Kelley, man
aging editor OF the Chicago Tribune,
called me up and asked about the
story. | told him | had never heard
OF it before and that it was absured. "
This was the statement made by Al
bert j. Hopkins, former United States
senator from Illinois, before leaving
here for Chicago
"0f course, | do not know all that
happened at Springfield" he added,
but if the facts were as widely known as
the story indicates, it is strange that
l did not hear at least a rumor Of
them"
Hopkins asserted that the whole
story emanated from Roger Sullivan,
Democratic boss OF Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
CITY COUNCIL

There was brief session OF the CITY
Council last night The meeting wa:
called by the mayor to consider a peti.
ton from the special committee APP
pointed by the general committee
which is arranging for the entertain.
ment of the State Firemens Conyen-
ton next month. The petitioners asked
an appropriation of $500 to aid in de-
fraying the expenses. The petition
was granted by both boards. Several
other papers, routine in their nature,
were presented and disposed Of.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Six alderman were present and the
board concurred by unanimous votes
in the action of the Common Council
on all papers sent in.
COMMON COUNCIL.
Council was called to order at eight
O'Clock with 9 members present.
In the absence of the president and
vice president Mr.. Leadbeater was
elected president pro tempore.
The clerk read a communication
from the mayor stating that the meet
ing was called for the purpose OF con-
sidering any matter presented by the
committee on arrangements OF the Fire
mems Convention to be held here next
month and other business which may
be presented. "
A resolution was introduced appro-
priating $500 to be used for the ex-
penses of this convention and this was
passed.
Mr.. Birrell asked that the appropria-
ton for the sewer in the square bound
ed by King, Cameron, Henry and Fay
cite streets be made Immediately avail
able. There is now on hand $l05 and
the work under the original resolution
cannot start until property owners pay
in $50. After discussion this went
over. Mr.. Birrell later offered a reso-
luton covering this matter and this
resolution was passed.
Mr.. Marshall did not think it proper
for a called meeting to rescind the ac-
ton OF a regular meeting.
A petition numerously signed asking
the paving OF Columbus street from
Queen to Cameron and presented by
Mr.. Hellmuth was referred 10 the COM
miitee on streets.
The petition calls for a 36% foot
roadway at a cost to property holders
OF 81. 60 per front foot.
The city engineer asked that the APP
pointment Of J. w. Mason as captain OF
the chain gang be confirmed and this
was done
A petition from DIR. Thos. S. Gibson
to reshingIe a stable on Duke street be-
tween Washington and st. Asaph was
granted.
A petition from w. E. Johnson to
build frame kitchen and bathroom in
the rear Of his dwelling at the southeast
corner of Henry and Pendleton streets
was granted after Mr.. Harrison had
explained tho conditions.
Despite the heat Mr. Birrell spoke at
length in favor Oh petition presented
last April asking a sewer on Pendleton
street between Washington and Column
bus. The matter after discussion went
over with a promise from the chairman
Of the street committee that report
would be brought in at the next meet
ing.
Council then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Fifth district republican conyen-
ton, at Rocky Mount yesterday nomi-
mated ex-State Senator John NJ. Par
sons, of Grayson county, for Congress,
to oppose E. w. Saunders, the demo-
cratic nominee and present representa-
tive. Floyd county, which was taken
out OF the district two years ago by
legislative enactment, had big hand
in the convention, and Temporary
Chairman w. NJ. Sowder, in speech
on republican principles, declared that
Floyd county was still in the Fifth Con-
gressional district, and that they would
continue to resist the unconstitutional
enactment Of theVirginia legislature by
stamping on the ballots this fall the
name Of the Fifth district, and also the
name Of the nominee Of the convention.
The convention was composed largely
federal officeholders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29

We have received through the cour-
tesy OF the Neale Publishing Company
of Washington and New York copy
of the Grafton delivered 10y its author,
MIR. Walter Neale, on July 2lSt at the
annual reunion of Confederate veterans
held on the battle ground Of Manassas.
The address was delivered at the invita-
ton OF the survivors of the Eighth Nir-
ginia Regiment and Of other organiza-
tons; the subject was; The Sovereignty
az the State" The Grafton is brilliant
forceful and convincing, the author
pertinently demanding, Shall the
principle for which the southern states
fought be forever lost; shall state lines
continue to be obliterated; shall the
principle OF home rule be lost forever;
shall the absolute monarchy that has
been made while the American people
have slept much longer endure2 Mr..
Neal, president OF the Neale Publishing
Company, author, critic and editor, is
a, Virginian by birth and is man of
wide culture and intimate familiarity
with political and historical events.
The grafton is handsomely bound in
cloth, is printed on fine paper in ex-
ceilent type has l45 pages, and is a
distinct contribution to Southern his
torical literature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29

New ENGLAND, New York, and Bal
timore mill owners, bankers and CAPT
talists Incorporated in New York yes.
terday the International Cotton Mills
Corporation under the laws of New
York, with an authorized capital of
$4,000, 900 Z per cent cumulative pre-
ierred stock and $10,0O0,000 common
stock. The company will acquire
either by direct ownership or by stock
control large number OF mills and
companies which handle sales and dis
tributions in Canada, as we'll as this
country And such combines con-
tfnue to be made despite laws to the
contrary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
Doctor and COMPANION Arrested.

New York, July 29.-Dr. Harry
Bradley Keller, and his mysterious
companion Emma" known variously
as his sister and wife, were held for trial
on a charge OF grand larceny when ar
raigned in Brooklyn police court today,
Bail was fixed at $4,000. The com
plainant is Mrs. Wilhelmina Lynch, a
widow. who says Keller married her
and disappeared with $35, 900 Of her
money. Keller and Emma" were ar
rested recently in Detroit after search
Of several months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
The Pearson Syndicate.

| New York, July ~. - That the
Pearson syndicate, which was securing
immense blocks of stocks in American
railroads for the purpose OF organizing
a new trans-continental system, was
not squeezed out and forced to sell to
Kuhn. Loeb & Company, is statement
made today by well Informed financlers.
These same authorities declare further
that the Pearson syndicate is still ex-
tant, and that Kuhn, Loeb g. Company
has merely identified itself with the
syndicate in furtherance of a well organ
lied plan to secure control Of the roads
| needed for the new system. The i'm
mense block OF stock taken over 10y
Kuhn, Loeb & Company it is said in
Wall street, did not come from the
Pearson syndicate, but from other in
terests.
Pearson is still TO be in the syndicate,
and still to hold an immense block Of
Rock Island preferred, which he will
use in accord with the plans formulated,
which included an alliance with Kuhn,
Loeb & Company 1t is also said to be
unlikely to assume that Kuhn, Loeb d
Company appear in the deal for the
first time, merely to save the market.
As matter Of fact, Wall street believes,
that Kuhn, Loeb & Company has long
been identified with the foreign syndi-
cate in its efforts to secure possession Of
the American railways needed for the
trans-continental line and has been a
heavy buyer of Rock Island, Lehigh
Valley and Missouri Pacific.
1t is said in the street that the bank
ing firm and its foreign connections
have taken over immense holdinge
Of these stocks, the owners Of which
had to sell in view of the recent break
in the market. 1t is also said that on
the way down, the bank and its allies
accumulated other large blocks of these
stocks, which, they will vote in har-
mony with those held by the Pearson
syndicate.
1t is said, furthermore, that the
syndicate now in control is not new
one, but the old one with important
new connections. Perciyal Farquhar
is said to have become a member Of
the new syndicate, and it is under
stood that the original plans will shortly
be carried out 4
DIR. f. S. Pearson, who has been
credited with engineering the operations
of the syndicate that endeayored to buy
in half score of railroads, today said
that while bad market" had forced
al extension OF the syndicate, it would
undoubtedly be able to hold its stock
in the various lines. He admitted that
Kuhn, Loeb & Company were to be
closely associated with the work Of the
syndicate from now on.
Il am under solemn pledge with
Kuhn Loeb Il Company" said Pear
son, not to discuss any OF our re-
lations. You will have to excuse from
making any reference to these gentle
men by whom have been treated
with the greatest courtesy, and for
whom | entertain the highest respect,
and with whom | shall probably con
tinue to be associated. "
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John G. Carlisle I'LL.

New York, July 29.-John G. Car
Isle, Secretary of the Treasury under
the second Cleveland administration,
is in a dangerous condition at the
Hotel Wolcott here today, following a
severe attack OF heart trouble. The
aged statesman was stricken last Mon
day, and Drs. Morris Carpenter and
Theodore Janeway have been in al
most constant attendance. Carlisle is
IS years old, and has been failing
rapidly for the past year. The physi-
clans are doubtful Of his recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29

$50 be paid into the city treasury be and
is hereby repealed and be it resolved
that the sum of 500 be made available
for the construction of said sewer when
the sum ofSl05 is paid into the city treas
ury for taps to said sewer.
Upon motion of Mr.. Spinks, the reso-
luton was adopted.
The board then adjourned
+. 5. LEADBEATER, President pro tenn
TEsTE. DANIEL II. SrANsBURY Clerk G. c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-29
FIFTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
AN OLD NuRSF

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the
prescription of one Of the best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for fifty years
with never-ailing success by millions OF
mothers for their children. 1t relieves
the child from pain, cures diarrhoea,
gripping in the bowels, and wind collie
By giving health TO the child it rests the
mother Twenty-Five cents q bottle.