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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
PERSONAL

Mrs. Ruth A. Bontz has returned
from visit to Sterling, Loudoun
county.
Rev. Bergman Green is at Masse-
META Springs
Among the horse buyers in Harri-
sonburg for Mondays market was Mr..
w. r. Duncan, of Alexandra. - Har-
rsonburg Times.
Mr.. Harvey w. Selecman has gone
to Atlantic City, where he will spend
his vacation.
Mr.. Henry Posey, driver Of the Co
lumbia steam fire engine, became i'll
this morning and had to be removed
to his home.
Mrs. II. Bladder, ir., has returned
from pleasant visit to Glen Erin,
Fairfax county.
Mr.. J. f. Shinn, who has been quiet
sick for the past few days. is able to be
out again.
Miss Florence j. Evans left yester-
day morning for Ocean City, Md, for
three weeks visit.
Miss Ruth Clark, Of Fredericksburg,
is guest of her sister, Mrs. l.. l..
Jacobs, in this city.
Mr.. Robinson Moncure has an
nounced that he will be a candidate for
reelection to the House ef Delegates
next year.
Messrs. Oscar Robbins, o. ii. Kirk
and j. w. May have gone to Niagara
and will visit other points in Canada
before their return.
Mr.. and Mrs George Uhler will
leave tomorrow for North WilkesborO.
n. c.. to visit their daughter, Mrs. c.
C.. Smoot.
Mr.. and Mrs William Taylor
and Master Eugene Taylor, Of Cumber-
land, Md, are visiting Mrs. Taylor
father Mr. John T. Harrison on north
| Columbus street.
Colonel Charles A. Dempsey, L. ;.
A., retired, assigned for duty with the
office Of the adjutant- general Of Nir-
ginia, left Monday for two weeks va
cation at Upperville, Fauquier county.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Dempsey
III Richmond Nirginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
sherman Elected Chairman of the Conn
miIIeT.


New York. Aug. 16.-James :. Sher-
man, vice president Of the United
States, was today selected a. temporary
chairman OF the republican state con-
yention, which meets in Saratoga Sep
TENDER 81, by the republican state
committee. A motion by Lloyd Girls
com, chairman of the New York cOun-
ty committee, that Mr. Roosevelt be
substituted for Sherman was defeated
by vote OF 20 to Is.
The choice of Sherman was then
made unanimous, after statement
from Committeeman William Barnes,
jr., that he was sure Griscom had pro-
posed Roosevelt's name without the
knowledge or consent OF the latter.
The fight was one OF the most spirited
seen in the republican state committee
for years.
New York, Aug. 16.-Fiye minutes
after he had been turned down for the
position of temporary chairman OF the
state convention, Theodore Roosevelt
disappeared from the Outlook office.
He left so suddenly that no one could
pick up the trail 1t is not known
whether he went by the elevator, the
stairway or the fire escape. His auto
mobile remained in front of the Office
Half an hour after the news Of Sher
mans selection was read, the news
paper squad detailed to watch tho
colonel's movements, was still running
in circles trying to locate him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
BOARD OLE ALDERMEN.

There was a brief meeting of the
Board of Aldermen last night. Presl-
dent Curtin and Messrs. Hill, Brill,
Marbury, Ballengor and Fitzgerald
were present.
The meeting had been called for the
purpose Of concurring in the action OF
the Common Council which body at a
meeting on the llth. instant adopted
the recommendation Of the JOINT COM
mittees on public property and finance
for an appropriation Of $4,000 for GER
tain improvement at the city jail.
After the recommendation Of the
Joint committees had been read, Mr.
Hill moved that the Aldermen concur
i'm the action Of the Common Council.
A vote was taken and the recon-
mendation adopted, ayes q, noes none.
The board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
BANANA THIEF.

There Wa. Lui r,c c.tse on the d"rkct
Of the Police Coun lnls morning, That
OF a colorcd boy .,hO gave hls name rs
Booker + Washington. The urcliih,
with twn bows az lis own color. appear
ed before fruit store conducted lay
James Cokcnis. on the south side OF
King street. bclwccn Fairfax aud Royal,
about nine O'Clock last night. and while
his companions were supposed to be
watching Washington seized bunch OF
about a dozen bananas and ran in an
easterIv direction. The other two boys
started toward the west. COkenIs APP
peared at his store almost simultaneous
lv with the commission Of the theft ami
chased Washington The latter carried
a horseshoe rs q talisman, but IT failed
TO impart good luck to him, rs he had
not proceeded fifty feet e(Ore ms pur-
surer. manifesting all the agility OF his
progenitors in the Olympian races was
unon him. The horseshoe went IN one
direction, the bananas in another ana
the trembling captive was lead back to
the store. Acting Lieutenant Roberts
and Officer Bell were soon on the scene
and Washington was turned over TO
them. Justice Cation ordered that the
bows parents be notified, in order that
they may admuiSterproper correction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
Tho Nebraska Election.

Lincoln. Neb., Aug. l6.-Perfect
weather conditions and the injection OF
the liquor issue promise to result today
i'll the biggest primary vote since Ne
braska adopted the plan OF direct nomi-
nations. The bulk Of the voters will
fight it out on the line Of wet" or
dry"
Both Gov. Shalenberger and Mayor
Dahlman, OF Omaha, are sangulne OF
landing the democratic gubernatorial
nomination. Dahlman's managers to-
day confidently predict victory by at
least 10000.
w. J. Bryan is for Shallenberger In
preference to Dahlman, and the noml-
nation of the Omaha mayor would be
tantamount to a further reputation OF
Bryan by the party of his home state.
The same alignment is involved IN
the fight for the senatorial nomination
between Congressman Hitchcock, oil
Omaha, and Richard l.. Metcalfe, as
sociate editor Of Rryan's newspaper
If Dahlman defeats the governor, the
vote which dominates the Omaha may
or will likely go against Metcalfe, who
is an avowcd dry"
United States Senator Burkett as
serted this morning that his renomina
ton was merely a matter of counting
| the votes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
STRIKE ON A STEAMBOAT.

The colorcd hands employed on the
steamer Trenton. plying between Wash
ington. Alexandria. and river landings,
concluded to strike early this morn
ing. 1t was suggested chat the fact
that the camp meeting, excursion and
watermelon season being synchronOus
had something to do with their action.
Several quit work before the boat left
Washington and some delay was ex-
perienced at that place in attempts to
obtain substitutes. A few OF the hands,
however, remained at work, and the
steamer finally left for this port. Upon
the arrival Of the boat here the re-
mainder went ashore. Some difficulty
was experienced in securing a sufficient
number Of men for the trip, and it was
near noon before the Trenton started
down the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
CAPITALMAY HAVE CASINO.

Plans to make the coming social sea-
son in Washington the capitals most
brilliant include the erection of a
Casino, to be used by society for tea
drinking in the afternoons and site
across from the White House may be
selected.
The movement is for the establish
ment Of cafe much like the exclusive
resorts of Paris and London, where
society which rides, drives or walks
i'm the fall and mild winter afternoons,
congregatc for tea, cafe noir, chocolate
or ices. The proposed location is the
old Department OF Justice site at the
northeast corner Of Lafayette Square
and opposite the White House. A spe-
cial bandsland could be erected in LAT
ayctte Square where the government
bands would play.
The Casino, it is said, is not to be a
club. and will have none OF the restric-
lions that would obtain in a club, al
though the arrangement agreed upon
will keep out those whom society does
not want there. 1t will be in charge
Of a man who knows who's who III
Washington, and who will exercise dis
cretion rs to who should become an
is who. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
F1REMEN's CONVENTION.

There was a meeting of the general
committee on arrangements for tne
6remen's convention which meets IN
Ibis CITY next Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, last night inlthe G rooms OF
the Chamber of Commerce, Chairman
w A. Smoot, ST.. presiding.
Reports received from the various
committees show that the convention is
going TO be grand success in every
wav Contributions are being received
daily by the finance committee.
If was decided to illuminate King
street with red lights, instead Of the
electric bulbs. The Alexandria Light
Infantry have kindly given the com
mittee the use Of Armory Hall to serve
luncheon to the visiting firemen.
The following were added to the
hotel committee: W. l.. Rammel, Peter
Won de WeStclaken, A. ID. Brockett,
X. w. Ogden and j. Y. Williams.
The grand stand will be on the cor
ner Of Washington and King streets.
A letter from the Chamber OF Com
merce was read stating that they would
close their places Of business on Au-
gust % at II O'Clock parade day OF the
conyention) as requested them by the
general committee. A like letter was
read from the Retail Merchants Asso-
citation.
The secretary is receiving daily ac-
ceptance OF invitations from flrcmen
throughout the state.
As the convention is just one week
off, it is hoped that the citizens will be-
gin the decorating of their places Of
business and homes as early as pos
sible. The several engine houses and
the headquarters will be decorated in
the next day or two.
There will be another meeting OF the
general committee on arrangements in
the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce on Wednesday evening at 1880
O'Clock. All members are requested to
be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
NEW STATION FOB HERNDON.

Officials of the Southern Railway
Company, at the instance of the au-
thorities Of the town of HerndOn, Fair
fax county. have agreed to erect a
modern and commodious station house
at Herndon and to remove IT from its
present site a distance of sixty feet back
to permit of the Strengthening OF the
two principal streets OF the town.
Herndon has a population OF about
1000 and is one Of the best business
centres along the Southern Railway
line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
NAV Retire From Racing.

New York, Aug. 16.-James X.
Keene, veteran Of the turf, NAV retire
frorh racing in this country. He is
soon TO dispose Of all his yearlings,
with the exception of ten. Kccne also
ntimates that the passage OF the severe
anti-betting laws in New York may re-
suit in the disposal of his great breed
ing farm, Castleton stud, in Ken
lucky. Owing to the great reduction
in purses this year, it is under
stood that Keene' stables have been run
at a loss Of $50, 900, though his winnings
have been an equal amout. Last year
the Keene horses cleaned up $l1l ,733,
finishing second to Sam Hildredth, who
won 1859, 112 with his string. In 1908
Keenc hung up a worlds record for
winning events, taking S2S2,324 in
purses. Everlasting fame has been
won by his horses, Domino. Commando.
Voter, Sysonby, Colin, Ballot and
others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
THE CARDINALS VS.. ALEXANDRIA
ATHLETICS.

What promises to be the sensation Of
the year in Alexandria is the series Of
games to be played between the Card
nal Athletic Club and the Alexandria
Athletic Club for handsome cash
prize and the championship. The
members Of both teams are rs fine a lot
of amateur baseball players rs can be
found anywhere in a city Of the size OF
Alexandria, and the games are sure to
be exciting when these young athletes
meet. and no doubt will be witnessed
by an immense crowd. Both clubs have
met and defeated some of the best base
bali teams OF Washington and other
places and met with but few defeats this
season. The schedule OF the games will
be announced at an early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Braddock Light and
Power Company, Incorporated, for the
election of directors was held at the Of
flee of the company, 107 north Fairfax
street today when the following officers
were elected: President, Clarence f.
Norment; vice president, Gen. George
H. Harrics; treasurer and general man
ager, II. W. Fuller; secretary, f. D..
Whitehead; controller, w. f. Ham;
general superintendent, l.. f. Sinclair;
and manager of the commercial de-
partment, f. S. NARROW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

Havana, Aug. I6.-Disclosures made
since the arrest of Bessie Schultz who
was imported" here from New
Orleans, have convinced the immlgra-
ton authorities that they will have to
keep sharp lookout to prevent the
development here of a white slave
problem such as has vexed the Amerl-
can authorities for years. The Schultz
girl was arrested in a resort, the keeper
Of which. it was learned today had
American agents employed to recruit
her Havana resort, and another she
conducts in Panama. Fearing tina
other dive keepers are doing likewise
the authorities have begun systema'
tic investigation into the affair. If the
evil exists on as large a scale as feared
the immigration officials declare they
will stamp it out with the most rlgor
Gus measures. 1t is the first Whit
slave" case that has arisen in Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
RIOT AT A CAMPMEETING.

a negro campmeeting at Grottoes,
Rockingham county, Va, broke up
Sunday night with a bloody fight be-
tween two officers and score OF rowdy
negroes that resulted in serious injury
10 the officers and almost race riot on
the grounds.
Constable Charles Meyerhoeffer ar
rested negro named Mccarthy and
was carrying him handcuffed to the
lookup when the prisoners brother,
with other negroes, assaulted the officer
forcing the release Of the handcuffed
man. In the melee that followed Tom
Bell. colored. struck the constable a
blow with brass knuckles, while another
negro struck Special Officer Coleman
with a heavy stick.
As the fracas increased the officers
phoned to Harrisonburg for help.
Sheriff Carickhoff and Deputy Crous-
horn. with Winchester rifles, started
for the scene in their automobile.
Four miles east OF Harrisonburg, how
ever. the machine was ditched by a
broken bridge and both officers had
TO walk back to town, arriving before
midnight
Sheriff Carickhoff left for the scene
Yesterday morning by railway.
A number of persons were badly
hurt in the riot and many arrests will
follow.
Tom Bell, Robert and Ard Mccarthy,
negroes, charged with melting the
riot were taken by force from a Balti-
more and Ohio train at Roanoke yes
terdav while en- route to Councils
vile and held for Sheriff Carickoff,
of Rockingham, who went for them
| last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
Forming Copper Trust.

London, Aug. ia new copper
trust, with a capital of 5000, 600, 600 Is
now ia process Of formation by Amer
lean and English copper magnates, ac-
cordng to story appearing in today s
Evening Standard. A conference be-
tween these magnates, among whom
we're Thomas F. Ryan and Samuel
Untermeyer, of New York, was recent
~ held in the Hotel Ritz in this city,
the Standard says No details Of the
proposed combination are given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
VIII Not Have public funeral.

London, Aug. 16.-The executors OF
the will of Florence Nightingale, who
died Sunday, today refused the request
for public funeral and burial IN
Westminster Abbey. 1t was Miss
Nightingale's dying request that her
funeral be conducted as simply as
DossibIe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
EXCURSION.

The complimentary excursion Of the
Flks Dramatic Club to Marshall Hall
TODAY was we'll attended, both the
morning and afternoon boats carrying
good crowds, but the evening boat,
which will leave at 7 O'Clock, Is the one
which will be most patronlzed. All
are promised a good time. and II they
don't have it it WILDE their own fault.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
NEW ROAD BEING BUILT.

The Fairfax Tyson highway, a pro-
posed macadam road through Fairfax
county, is being constructed under the
supervision OF F. o. Renshaw, assist
ant state highway commissioner. The
road is being, built conformity by the
county and towns OF Fairfax, with the
aid OF the state good roads funds. 1t
is about ten miles long,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
TIGERS WIN.

In an eighteen inning game yes
terday afternoon, the Young Tigers
defeated the Vinegar Hill Blue Star
baseball team 10y the close score of II
TO IL. The latter team on Saturday
afternoon defeated the Corporation
Bows by the score Of - to IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
Weather Probabilities.

For this section partly cloudy to-
highland Wednesday probably follow
ed by showcis bN " cdre'daY night; not
much Chan 80 l..nurrt;urc. light norm
to west wirts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

Shoes less than half price-2OO pairs
Misses Shoes that cost to manufacture
81. 80 and Sl.75, and sold at 80 90 anC
so. so, will be sacrificed at CSC per pair
John A. Marshall 4 Bro, 422 KING
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
LOCAL BREvITIES.

Julia. the iour-year old daughter OF
Mr.. James f. and Mrs. Emma G..
Freeman, died at her parents home
in Del Ray last night.
A large four masted schooner, loaded
with ice from the Kennebec, anchored
off this city last night and early this
morning proceeded TO Washington.
The monthly meeting OF the Re-
lance Steam Fire Engine Company,
No. 5, will be held tonight at 1880
O'Clock
In the Corporation Court today in
the case Of Michael J. Colbert ct al. VS.:
Washington National Building and
Loan Association OF Washington a de-
cree was entered directing the receivers
to accept offer OF Anna NJ. Broughton
Of 81. 900 to settle her loan.
We have received an invitation from
the Travellers and Merchants Assocla-
ton. OF Baltimore, to accompany the
down-the-C Chesapeake and
Moonlight excursion Friday afternoon
and evening August 26. There is to be
a sea-food supper at COLCHESTER, also
music and dancing.
There was shower OF rain early
this morning followed by clearing
weather. About O'Clock today, how
ever, a heavy rain fell, lasting nearly
a half hour. At 2 O'Clock this evening
the mercury registered SO degrees, but
the humidity in the atmosphere was
quite high. At 2:90 O'Clock heavy
showers began falling and continued for
sometime.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

George A. Pearre announces his re-
tiremcnt from the contest for the
nomination for Congress in the Sixth
Maryland district,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
Earthquake shocks.

Moutiers, France, Aug. ia
severe earthquake was felt here today,
throwing the population into panic.
No damage has yet been reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

100 pair ladies fine shoe worth SO. Sos
md "a 90. Tn. y are our best makes.
but a little off as to style, IS cents,
]. A, Marshall & Bro,, 422 King stress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

Nj. f. Robinson has sold to james
Tramwell two lots. Nos. 491 and 1872 II
Del Ray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
Detectives and Poles Fight.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 16.-Six per-
sons were shot, one probably fatally, in
a fight between three New York Cen
trail detectives and a crowd of Poles
shortly after midnight today. The
detectives had arrested man they al
legged had stolen goods from the railroad
ward and were taking him to the station
when mob gathered and tried to free
the prisoner The shooting followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun and Tide Table.
Sun rises tomorrow at5:l4 and sets 6:54
High water At 4:i7 a. IN. and j:23 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

WAREHOUSE 35x9O, TWO STORES.
Elevator and all modern Improvements
Corner Prince and Union streets. Apply
augs lot A. ID. BROCkElT'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16
WANTED.

BOYS and YOUNG MEN 10 do I'M
skilled labor Men with two or more
bows may also secure employment. Ad
dress ALEX GLASS WORKS,
Alexandra, Va, not later than August
10Th aug5 60 St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

EOR SALE REASoNABLE.-DINING
Il ROOM FURNITURE, gas range and
pure bred chickens 9l2 Prince Street.
augl6 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

nor RENT.-6 room FRAME HOJ IL,
Il 4l9 Wilkes, $500 per month.
augJ2 st VIM. L. W0OLI.S Il son,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and - 90; your choice, 1924. SEQ
our windows. J. A. Marshall & Bro,
422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-16

Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Devled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe. Prince
and ROYAL streets.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-01-25
BY MINERS CONVENTION IN IN.
DlANAPOLiS, INDIANA,
YESTERDAY.
PLEADS FOR SYMPATHY
From Miners for Civic Federation, in
Which institution He Has
Responsible Position
at Present.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 2i--In to,
days session of the United Mine
Workers, John Mitchell former pres.
ident, now in charge of the trades
agreement department of the Civic
Federation, made plea for the fed
Grafton, and noted the fact that the
leaders of the National Manufactur,
ers' Association opposed the fedora
tion as a labor trrst conspiracy"
Mitchell asked that he miners I'M
ion be ot prejjudieed against the
Civic Federation by the declination of
President Lewis to join the federation
until he was better satisfied of its pur-
poses. Mitchell was cheered by the
delegates.
McArdle, president of the Steel and
Tin Workers Association, said the
mine workers should be deeply con
cerned in the tin workers strike, for.
he alleged, the steel corporation is
campaigning against all organized la
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1910-01-25
SAYS SHE HAS NOT JOINED BOY
COTT BUT PRICE OF MEAT
is TOO HIGH.
THE MOVEMENT GROWS
in Greater New York--Co.
operative Meat Shops
Being Opened.

New York, Jan, 24.-Mrs. Hetty
Green today cut meat out of her
luncheon order Have you joined
the boycott?" asked a waiter. mo,
said Mrs. Green. But meat is too
high. You don't get your money s
worth. There are other things just
as good and cheaper
Many persons agree with Mrs.
Green. The price of beef in Brooklyn
at wholesale declined twenty per cent
today and pork loins slumped sympa-
thetically. AS an Offset there are
signs that the western supply will be
shut off to hold up the price, although
the representatives of the packers
deny this.
The National Progressive Woman
Suffrage Union is endeavoring to en-.
list l03 womens clubs in pledges
which will include a million house.
wives. The women will hold mass
meeting to protest in Union Square
tomorrow The labor unions, al.
though they listen to many fiery reso.
lutions. seem loath to commit them.
selves.