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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
DAM G,2OO FEET LONG.

The earthwork on the big Belle
Fourche irrigation dam in South Da-
kota, which is one OF the largest earth
embankmcnts in the world, practically
has been completed, according to add
vices received by the reclamation
service. The dam is 5000 feet long,
with a maximum height of us feet
and contains 45, 200, 900 cubic feet OF
earth. This structure closed the out
let to a natural basin, and an intent
canal six and one-half miles long
and 40 feet wide at the bottom carries
the waters Of the Belle Fouche river in
to the reservoir thus formed.
When the distribution system Of the
Belle Fourche project is completed 600
miles of canals and laterals will carry
the waters over 100,0 acres OF land.
About 10000 acres already are receiv-
ing water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
Detective Killed.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 20.-Geo.
Costello, New York detective, was
shot dead early today on the wharf OF
the Scawanllaka Yacht Club here.
Costello. recuperating from a bullet
wound inflicted i'll an attempt to assass-
mate him in New York last spring.
was acting as caretakcr Of the yacht
club house. He had become involved
in feud with Il gang OF foreigners
who loitered about the club. and whom
he had warded away The gang at
tackled him early this morning and
Costello, Il man OF enormous strength,
drove them off, single handed. They
returned later and one of them armed
with a shot gun killed Costello.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

A CURIOUS instance OF the rounu-a-
bout" channels Of commerce is gwen
in the report of an American consul
stationed in the Malay peninsula. The
Malay peninsula, he states. produced
about 65 per cent OF the worlds output
of tin. The total production is valued
ut some Sal, 100000 The United
States consumes onc-fuurth OF this.
Now nearly one half Of the total cX-
ports Of the country to the Malay pen
,nsula are contained i'll tin cans, the
same tin sent from them in the crude
form. A great part of this export Is
in one gallon tin buckets containing
petroleum. After the contents Of these
cans have been used. the natives con
vert them into every conceivable house
hold utensiI. The interior of any MAJ
Law or Chinese home in the peninsula.
saws the consul, is filled with American
tin cans of every size and shape. Holes
are punched in them for sleeves, they
are fashioned into dust pans, baking
and cooking utensils andwatcr buckets.
Indeed the demand has become So
great that it is branching into IN III
dustry and many men are employed
into making household utensils out 81
second hand American tin cans, the tin
for which was mined at their very feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
wouldn't Leave His Mother.

Piusburg, Aug. 20.-By brief will.
written on small sheet Of notcpaper
of the Waldorf-AsLoria Hotel, New
York, and bearing no date an estate
estimated to be worth $500, 900 is dis
posed of by Florence n. G. Nimick, of
Piusb,Irg, who died on July %. Alex
antlrr k.:Nimick, Il son, gets the entire
estate with the exception OF few
minor requests. The son refused to
leave his mother and marry, although
in love with beautiful PIttsburg girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
Savings Go to Get Sight.

Saginaw, Mich, Aug. 2O.-Mr. and
Mrs. w. A. Bradcu sacrificed their
lifetime savings yesterday in an at
tempt to bring sight to their three little
daughters, aged six, four and two, all
born blind. One eye of each child WAS
operated on for cataract. If the sur
gerry is successful the other eyes will he
treated. The Bradcns are Tustola
township farmers. There arc seven
children in the Bradcn family. Two
born before the three blind youngsters
are strong and healthyand possessed Of
all their faculties. Two born after the
advent OF the afflicted ones are also
healthy and have good sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY EVENING. AUG. 20
TuR WHOLESALE groccrs of th,

THR WHOLESALE groccrS OF tne
country are suspected by the trust
breaking branch Of the Department
OF Justice with encouraging the pro-
duction of shortweight containers OF
food products, forcing manufacturers
of foodstuffs to increase the prices Of
their products, boycotting those who
refuse, and otherwise doing great
deal more than their share to increas-
ing the cost ofliving. They are stlS-
pected Of doing this by means OF a
system OF rebates and boycotts which
enables them to fix the prices ut which
manufacturers shall sell, and to whom
they Shall sell. A suit has been IN
instituted against the Southern Whole
sale Groccrs' Association, the govern
ment asking the Circuit Court at
Birmingham, Ala, to issue an order
directing the association, its officers
its members and those acting with II
and them to quit conspiring to re-
strain trade between the States aud to
cease their efforts to monopollze the
business OF purveying ioodstuffs. Inc
general allegation charges that the
Southern Association is a branch OF a
national organization which consplres
to prevent grocers who are not listed
in the associations green book
from obtaining necessary supplies.
It is also alleged that the association
is an organization oath bound to
strictly maintain prices on all listed
goods"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
In speaking of the death OF Jola

In speaking of the death OF Jo'an
Sender, the composer .ol the Com
mune," The Vienna Post" says;
Here is tragedy. Senior was 4
Norwegian who when the war OF 1870
broke out was making a scanty living
in Paris as musician. With the birth
of the Commune he was Of the number
who were fired by the spark OF liberty.
He fought with valor and composed 4
funeral march in which he used the
sMarseillaisc' with telling effect. HIS
reward was the appointment as director
of the Paris Conservatory OF Music.
1t was shortlved glory, however for
when the Commune fell and the Yer
sailles troops marched into Paris he
was among those selected for execution.
He succeeded in making his escape,
and after many adventures reached
Vienna, where he lived alone and for
gotten, and when death claimed the
old man he was in ahjrct poverty. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
COLONEL ASTOR AND EX-WIFE
MEET.

A dispatch from Newport to the
New York American says in part.
Col. .Iahn Jacob Astor had not laid
eyes on his former wife since their
divorce until last evening al the dance
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ]. Bcr-
wind in honor Of the officers Of the
Atlantic fleet, when every one who is
any one social WAS there.
Mrs. Astor wore Il decolcttc gown OF
black with her famous rope OF pearls.
Col Astor came with Miss Roberta
Willard, Il recent dcbuiantc. and his
son. Vincent. The son and mother
were most cordial. The boy danced
several times with her
Co.. Aslor who dearly loves his
daughter Muricl. who lives with her
mother, met her today by accident. aS
both were out in automobiles. They
stopped to chat, and seem extremely
happy At the meeting. What took
place is known only to father and
daughter. All the AstorS refuse to
talk on the subject of their domestic
relations. which are the gossip of New
port. If Mrs. Astor is unhappy she is
not showing it outwardly. IT is true
that friends of both are using every
means to have the couple reunited. but
there seems little likelihood of this be-
ing accomplished 1T present.
Mrs Ogden Mills seems to be the
leading spirit in trying TO bring the
couple together, but all her efforts have
so far failed. Mr.. Astor leaves today
for Bar IIarbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Rev. II. X. kloman, of Port
land, Maine has declined the call to St.
Paul's church, Suffolk.
Rev. Thomas d. Lewis, rector OF st.
Anne's parish, Essex county, has re-
signed to accept call to Norwood
parish, Montgomery county, Md.
Rev. David II. Lewis has resigned
the rectorship OF st. Paul's Episcopal
church, GoochIand, and Grace church,
Brcmo Bluff, to accept the chaplaincy
OF the Miller School, Albemarle
county.
Affecting POO men, the Richmond
branch of the American Locomotive
Works will close down for two weeks
within few days, according to notice
posted yesterday. The shutdown Is
caused bya scarcity of orders.
The fifty-tiftE annual session of the
Potomac Baptist Association closed
yesterday evening at Hamilton. Graft
flying reports were made by all the
churches in the association. Contri-
buttons reported for missions. etc., to-
tailed So, 600. The next session will be
at Herndon.
The following promotions Of Virgin
ians in the census bureau were announc-
ed yesterday: Herman L. Bell, from
5000 to 5000; Octave Fariola, $I2o
to $40; Jonathan r. Thornc.
from $720 to 5000; Nellie II. Campbell
Edith Rogers, George S. Thompson
and Charles i. Yancey, from $40 TO
5000.
George c. Paul, has institute suit
in the Circuit Court of Anbherst
county against the Southern Railway
for &40, 900 damages for personal in
iurics to the plaintiff, who resides ut
Elsie. Amherst county. Last March
the plaintiff was a passenger on train
going from Lynchburg to Coolwell, but
he claims the train did not stop ut the
platform, If there is one there. In
alighting he had to do so on a high
bank and struck his back on The steps
of the coach, lie says, permanently in
juring him.
Interest revived in the cave-ins in
Staunton yesterday when decided de-
preston appeared in the postoilicc yard.
1t is similar to the one which was first
noticed. The caves on Baldwin street
now excite only casual interest, The
houses on Lewis street, in the rear OF
which the third cave formed. are now
in safe condition, the only one serious
ly, threatened having been braccd from
solid rock on the sides Of the cave.
Under direction of biologists and en-
ginccrs, holes are being bored to ascer-
tain the character OF the ground. and
the course OF the caves. The boringS
show solid rock at depths ranging from
Il to about 30 feet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
International Hotel Stewards Asso-
citation.

Pittsburg, Aug. 20.-Plans for a
school where bell boys, bartenders,
chefs, chambermaids, scrub women
and others employed around a hotel
may receive preliminary training, will
be discussed at the annual convention
of the International Hotel Stewards
Association which is to open here Tues
day. For some time hotel men have
contended that their help should re-
ceive technical training, and it is now be-
lieved, that this long cherished plan is
nearer consummation than ever before
The convention will also consider new
bill for the STANDARDIZATION OF weights
and measures Twelve hundred dele
gates are expected 70 attend,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
New York stock Market.

New York. jug. 6.-After a good deal
of irre.ularity and many mixed changes
at the opening and in the early trading
today the stock market assumed stead
Ter tone and where initial losses had been
sustained they were in great measure
recovered before the first quarter of an
hour.
After the rcccssioas in the first few
minutes the market displayed stronger
tone AT the end Of the first hour. prices
generally ranging fractionally above
Fridays close. The market closed firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
Mayor Gaynor Still Improving.

Hoboken, n. j., Aug. 20 That
Mayor Gaynor is now considered out OF
danger was officially announced by the
doctors at St. Marys Hospital today
His improvement has been such that
they are now considering the question
OF his removal either to the Adiron-
dacks or his country home at st.
James, L. l., to complete his recovery,
and it is expected, that he will be taken
from Hoboken within the next week or
ten days.
In a bulletin issued this morning,
the doctors said:
The mayor slept well last night and
ate hearty breakfast this morning.
Later he went to sleep again. His
symptoms all continue favorable and We
consider him out Of danger"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

DRUGGISTS OF Lancaster. Pa, ycStcr
day organized TO combat the use OF
opiates in children'S medicines and
prevent the indiScriminatc sales OF CO.
caine and opium. DR.. Christopher
Kock, of Philadelphia, vice president
of the State Board of Pharmacy. made
An address outlining the work done IN
his city in suppressing this evil. Reso-
buttons were adopted asking the lcgls-
lature to amend the pharmacy law to
prevent any but registered pharmacists
to manufacture and sell medicine COM
pounds, and require all made outside
OF the state to be first approved By the
State Board of Pharmacy. This is 4
most excellent move and worthy of
immitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
VIII Erect Cross on LAYERS Grave.

London. Aug pa Journey from
England 10 Central Africa that she
may erect Il marble cross on the
grave of her dead lover, was begun to-
day by Miss Macleod daughter of
Sir Reginald Macleod. unsl"r secretary
for Scotland Miss MarLcoi's tianee
was Lieutenant Boyd Alexander. who
was murdered by Il native near Abc,hr
last April. AlcXandcr'S body WAS re-
covered and buried ut MaiIoni. a Brit
isl post near Lake Chad.
Miss NlcLcod'S journey will require
seven months and has never been ac-
complishcd by Il white woman. She
vii travel about 800 miles up the
Tiger River and then about 500 miles
across one OF the widest sections Of
Africa. Friends tried TO dissuade her
from such 4 pcrilous though romantic
pilgrimage, but in vain. She is taking
the marble cross with her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
j. \. EGGBORN, rostmastcD
Sovereign Grand Lodge Of independent
Order of Odd Fellows, Atlanta. Ga.
Scnlcmhrr inlIl-l ILL IDIn.

Greatly reduced round "trip fares
via Southern Railway from Washington,
y. C.. aud principal Virginia points 10
Atlanta. Ca and return account above
occasion. Dates at sale September Ia,
IL. Is aud for trains Sccdillcd la arrive
Atlanta before noon of September ~.
1910: final limit September y. 1910. Tick
cts will be extended To- October H.. 1910.
by payment Of Sl.tD per ticket before
September 18Th. rOnslIlta2cnis or write
l.. ). Brown General Agcnt.1n1 Fifteenth
street. northwest. Washington. u. C., for
full particulars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
Thought Baby Was Sleeping.

New York. Aug. 20.-"Doctor, wont
YOU please see what's the matter with
my baby? He doesn't seem to be breath
ing right" begged Mrs. Lena Johnson
as She held her infant out to Dr. Lang
roche in the Harlem Hospital today;
his arms. 1t was dead. The mother
swooned when the physician told her.
The mother had been working at Albany
and had come down on the morning
train, She thought the baby MAS sleep,
ing,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
~ a WOuId-be murderer.

TIE United States will not oppose
the annexation of Corea by Japan,
which now seems imminent, on account
of provision in the Portsmouth treaty
between Russia and Japan, which
seems to permit it. The weaker
nations, it seems, are generally left at
the mercy OF the more powerful ones
by treaties agreed upon between the
latter,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
The Ncbraskan EIcciiun.

Lincoln, Ncb. Aug. 20.-Govcrnor
ShalIrnbcrgcr is still hammcring away
at Mayor Dahlman's lead in the Ne
braska primary battle. At noon to-
day. with ten counties sill missing and
thirteen only partially reported. Dahl
man was SO VOTES in the lead The
governor is absolutely certain that the
complete returns will result III his
fa,or while DaIIman says he has the
nomination ciIrhch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

FORMER President Roosevelt address
ed the National Negro Business Mems
League in New York yesterday.
Among other things Mr.. Roosevelt
said:
The white man Of the south is the
,;t.l man to have sympathy with the
naero when your neighbor Likes and
-osnects yon lou have won your battle.
1especss you, ~ :, the north doeshis
The white man OF ,.a betwean
worst work in interferlle pes"G en-
the two peoples Of the south, an. n's
best work when he improves their rela.
tons.
The substance Of the above hassheen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
uttered from time to time since the
close of the civil war, and as time goes
on its truthfulness becomes more and
more apparent.
more apparen

The entire country rejoices at the
rcco,t bulletin describing Mayor Gay
nor's condition. Physicians have pro-
nounced him out OF danger, and his
it is hoped, will be rapid.
Mr.. Gaynor may have national mis-
sion before him after he shall have
served his state and city little longer.
Energetic and trustworthy in the dis
cha &c OF all public duties which have
bee. placed before him and enjoying
as does TIE confidence of men of all
parties, It is gratifying to know that his
useful life is not to be brought to a
clos. by would-be murderer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
M0iSsani Encounter Other Difficulty

Upchurch. Eng. Aug. 20.-Aftrr Il
flight of one mile early today on the
resumption Of his Paris To London aero
plane trip, John b. MoisSant, the rhira
go aviator, was forced TO descend on
account of trouble with his motor.
NoisSant started what he hoped
would be the last Stage Of his trip at
6:l5 O'Clock, but almost Immediately
the motor baked. 4 high wind also
worked against him. He expected to
resume his flight later in the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

He evidently did not know that the
ship is carrying 600 members of the
Queens Own Rifles of Toronto and that
this organization is accompanied by
dozen of the best reporters in Canada,
who will take keen delight in keeping
the country informed of the progress of
the trip and what Crippen and Miss
lie Neyc are doing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
President Attends Sondcr Races.

Beverly. Mass. Aug. 2O.-Prcsldcni
Taft and Mrs. Taft, Miss Helen, Charlie
and Robert and Miss Della Torrey, the
presidents aunt, left Burgess Point at
10 O'Clock this morning on board the
Svlph for the sender races ut Marble
head. The race for the President Taft
and Governor Draper cups is the blue
ribbon event of the yachting season.
Up to date the American yachts have
shown clean heels to their rivals from
Sunny Spain and today's race is cx-
pected to be a repetition OF those that
have gone before. General Leonard
Wood, chief Of staff of the United
States army, is due at Beverly Monday
when he will have a conference with the
president in regard to estimates for the
army department Charles a. Hllles,
assistant secretary of the treasury, is 4
guest at the presidents cottage at
Burgess Point.
Marblehead, Mass, Aug 20.-TlIc
swift little American sender boar Har-
poon, WHICH crossed the finish line first
in four Of the races Of the series he
tween Spanish and American yatchs-
men for the President Taft and Cover
nor Draper trophies but was disqualified
for one fouling, won today's race.
This gave her the President Taft cup;
Beever was second and China third.
The first Spanish boat, the Chontl, was
morn thap twb miles bphinI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
4 Fatal Knockout.

Philadelphia, Aug 2o.--Frcdrrick
Caster. - years old, who WAS Knocked
ont by Frank Sullivan, known As
Tie Pride Of kcnsington, " before
the Frank ford Athletic club last night.
died today in Frankfort Hospital
without rcgainine consciousness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
CANCELLED RUSH ORDER KILLS.

Edward Pollock, Il Tarrytown, y. V,
cigarlnakcr,- on Wednesday received Il
rush order for 900 cigars. He work
ed all night TO oblige his customer,
and when he delivered the cigars the
customer refused to accept them.
Pollock broke down and hadto be taken
to the hospital, where he died with
in u few hours brokcnhcartcd and
downcast over the loss of the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
Fire on Il steamer.

New York, Aug. 90. While her
decks were crowded with passengers
about TO sail for Liverpool, fire WAS
discovered today on the Cunard liner
Gcrmania, one of the companv's most
luxurious vessels.
Part OF Il consignment OF 800 bales
of cotton was smoldcring in the for
ward hold. but. it was put out before
any OF the passengers knew about it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

MILLIONS OF cotton spindles in
America will be idle during the latter
part OF this month and the first half OF
September; still the high tariff advo-
Gates declare that the country is hum
ming with industry and prosperity!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
DIED.

On "Wednesday, evening. August IL,
MILFORD B. SELF, aged IS years. hns-
band Of Maggie NJ. Self. His funeral will
take place from his late residence. No.
$40 north st. Asaph street, Sunday even
ing 1T = o'clock. Interment in Bethel
cemetery. Friends and relatives are in
vited to Washington and Lees
burg papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
Another Aviator KILLED.

Rome Aug. - Lieut.. RivaIdi was
killed today in tn fall OI his farinan bi-
plane while dying from tiNit$ Ncchia 10
this city. The machine dropped FROM II
height of 30 feet and was smashed la
bits. Rivaldi was crushed and was dead
when the spectators reached The scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

If your liver is sluggish and out of
tone. and you feel dull, bilious, consti-
pated, take a dose of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver tablets tonight be-
fore retiring and you will feel all right
in the morning. Sold by W. F.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

In buying cough medicine, don't
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. +.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

Exhibitions OF the Jeffries-Johnson
fight pictures in New York state are
not a violation OF the penal law ac-
cording to Attorney General O'MalIey
who advised Governor Hughes to that
effect today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

The following is Il list of the letters ~
manning in The Alexandria, Va. post
Office up tr August -. 1910:
Beck. Jessie j lIcytcr. Mrs Pink
Bell, James Hicks. Thomas
Bulrv. Geo lluStin co. \ ;
Bourne Mrs Maggie Jackson. tlaudh'
Brown, Ben Johnson. Andrew
R,Ichwald. Louis Mathews. Mrs + G.
Burkcly, Amy Morris. Thomas
Carter. Frank Myers. Minnie
trlns. Edward Porter. NSmrnd
ChaiInccy lrS Susie Patterson. MD. y J.
Colman. Henry Smith. Mrs j \
Helm. Mrs II \ Stokes. Richard T.
IIcustis. Mrs Lydia TrlIclIrarl. lsiah
Warren. NJ rs /.
I \ EGGHoRN Postmaster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and 800; your choice, 1924. See
our windows. ]. A. Marshall & Bro,
422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The entire Castro family apparently
has been onstcd from Venezuela. A
dispatch to the State Department yes
tcrday from the American Legation NJ
Caracas stated that forty-Siy relatives
OF ex-PrcSidcnt Castro had been ex.
PEELED from Venezuela and sailed 10
day for Porto Rico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-20

The American Red Cross Society to-
day asked the State Departmental trans,
nit to Japan an offer Of s. 900 for the ana
of flood victims in Tokyo.