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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
EXPLOSION ON A BATTLESHIP.
During Battle Practice I2-inch Gun
Explodes on the Georgia-No One
was Injured.

During Battle Practice I2-inch Gun
Explodes on the Georgia-No One
was Injured.
On board the U. S. S. Georgia, at
sea. Southern Drill Grounds, by wire
less via Portsmouth, Va, Sept %
Several members OF the gun crew in
the forward turret were stunned today
by the bursting Of the muzzle OF the
great twelve-inch gun on the left side
OF the turret.
The monster gun had been fired as
the first shot in today's battle practice,
when with roar that shook the ship to
the engine rooms, the big barrel let go.
There was great excitement for sew
eral minutes following the accident,
before the word could be passed around
that no one was killed and that there
was no further danger. The men be-
low decks and above conducted them
selves in admirable fashion.
The construction OF the turret, which
is such that the men within were well
protected from the full force Of the ex-
explosion, saved disaster that might
have cost several lives. The fumes
and bits of burning powder which
we're swept into the turret by strong
head winds, made it difficult for
the men in the turret to make their
way to fresh air. But the stun
ned men were given quick assistance,
and in a few moments all we're found
to be safe.
The heavy barrel of the gun, be-
yond the big jacket was shattered.
The breech end, with the jacket, was
not damaged. When the smoke
cleared away, the jagged stub was re-
vealed extending from the turret.
The men evidently were unaffected
by the accident and were ready to
continue the practice as if nothing had
happened.
Fourteen we're in the turret at lhe
time OF the accident and all were read.y
TO 90 back and handle the other gun
in the forward turrett.
Capt. w. L. Rodgers, in command
OF the ship, however, will not attempt
to use the other gun in the forward
turret. In the remainder of the prac-
tice the Georgia will use her rear turret
and smaller guns.
1t was reported unofficially, after an
investigation had been made, that the
ship probably would be equipped with
new twelve-inch guns all around as
these now in use were made more than
ten years ago. Since then much i'm
provement has been accomplished.
A new gun has been ordered for the
Georgia and will be installed before
November /, in order that she may
make the cruise with the rest OF the
fleet to the Mediterranean. Further
than going over the power records in
the department, no effort will be made
to ascertain the cause of the explosion
as little or nothing could be learned
from what fragments remained OF the
gun.
Commander in Chief Schroeder also
reported that target practice will be
continued today, but progress has been
slow owing to the rough sea which
rendered boating difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
The Illinois Republican.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 23.-When
the republican state convention met
here today with Gov. Densen as tenn
porary chairman, the ways were
creased for the launching Of party
platform which will please all and
offend none, except perhaps Senator
LOrimer.
Gov. Densen delivered the key note
address and there were no harsh words
for anyone. The platform will follow
closely the outline of the governors
speech and will not contain a plank to
act as a stumbling block in the con-
yention. The platform will endorse the
national administration and President
raft's plan for tariff commission.
Senator Cullom, Speaker Cannon and
all of the Illinois congressman will
draw an endorsement, but it will be so
worded that none can take offense.
Senator Lorimer will not be men
toned The bipartisan organizations
in the state legislature will be denounc-
ed. Everything savoring of corruption
will be condemned and Investigations
demanded, but no names mentioned.
Gov. Densen will undoubtedly he
named permanent chairman.
After a characteristic speech by
Speaker Cannon calling for the sup
port of all republicans for the Taft ad-
ministration and the acts OF Congress
especially the tariff bill the convention
adopted a platform commenting the
administration. The platform followed
the policies as outlined by Governor
Charles Deneen in his keynote speech.
After announcing that Attorney Al
fred Austrian, would be permitted to
represent the Chicago Tribune's evld-
dence against Lorimer and that Lori
mer should be represented by counsel.
Chairman Burrows said he thought
counsel should get together and de-
eide upon the best methods Of expedit-
ing the investigation.
To afford this opportunity the com
mittee adjourned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
The suicide of IL. VS. Yates.

Cleveland, O., Sept 2S.-lnquest
into the suicide of B. w. Yates, wealthy
Detroit business mau, who hanged
himself in the county Jail yesterday
after he had shot and seriously wounded
Mrs. Ida Singer, during a quarrel at
Whites Road House, was scheduled to
begin at 10 o'clock this morning. Cor
ner Roesger announced that he would
attempt to establish a motive for the
suicide other than the shooting of Mrs.
Singer. Yates body was shipped to
Rrantford. Ont, early today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

THE Jewish Chronicle, of London, in
reviewing the annual report of the Jew
ish Colonization Association, says that
there are now in Argentina $3.50 Jew
ish families, representing nearly 90
600 individuals, the great majority OF
whom are engaged in agriculture. The
government finds these settlers, chiefly
refugees from Russia and Rumania, so
useful to the country that it grants
every facility to the Jewish immigrants,
transporting them free of charge from
the port of debarkation to the interior
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Charged with Stealing a Locomotive.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Sept. 23.-
Charged with having stolen a locomo-
tive from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, James Willis, aged SO, who was
arrested in Pittsburg, was returned here
today and will stand trial. The locomo-
tive was stolen six months ago from the
local yards by Willis, it is alleged, who
ran II outside the city limits, under a
full head Of steam, and then stripped it
OF its brass and small machinery. This
he buried in ncighboring woods and
later it is said unearthed and sold 1t for
S500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Dog Restores Child.

Patterson, N. j., Sept. ga poodle
was responsible for 3-year-old George
Whitman being returned to his home
yesterday,
The little fellow wandered away
shortly after 8 O'Clock and about two
hours afterward a citizen picked him
up half mile from his home. The
dog was with the child and followed on
to police headquarters. George could
not tell his name or address, but it was
noticed that the dog had a license tag
on its collar. The license books show
ed the license to have been issued to
Mrs Mary Whitman, and a policeman
was sent to the house where the child s
mother was found almost frantic with
grief over the disappearance OF George.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Audience TO BIS Packed.

Albany, N. Y, Sept. 2S.-Theodore
Roosevelt is promised novelty next
week at the Saratoga convention, when
the prospects are that for once he will
address an audience purposely packed
TO prevent favorable demonstration.
Plans we're today completed for spec
al train to carry 1000 followers OF
William Barnes, jr., to Saratoga. These
rooters will be scattered through the
galleries with instructions to whoop it up
'or the Albany boss and stop any oya-
ion which may be started in favor OF
Roosevelt OF his ideas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

STATISTICS report that in ten years
9.771, 512 immigrants have come into
the United States, multitude equal to
the combined population OF all New
England and two of the Middle States.
Possibly the majority of them are valu-
able acquisitions to the nation. But
we fear that among them are a million
or two reasons for greater strlctness in
our immigration laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Urges Use of Convict For White Plague
Test.

Muncie, Ind. Sept, 2S.-If the state
Of Indiana has legal right to do so,
and he can induce Governor Thomas
Marshall to grant freedom to a life
convict who would submit to the test,
DIR. w. E. Cover, state veterinarian,
would demonstrate.upon 4 living sub
lect whether it is possible for human
beings to contract tuberculosis from
milk given by infected COWS or from
meat taken from cattle that we're in
fected with tuberculosis. The matter
was discussed with local veterinarians
here when the state veterinarian found
il necessary to destroy a number OF
registered COWS afflicted with tuber-
culosis.
"And in spite OF this destruction Of
property we do not know positively
whether the human system can be af-
fected by bovine tubercles, said Coov-
err. II have preached the idea to Gov
ernor Marshall that, in the interest Of
humanity, he permit some life convict
now serving time TO be inoculated with
bovine tubercles, the man to be prom
ised parole or absolute freedom as re-
ward. believe the plan both humane
and practical, for the reason that on
the least manifestation Of the disease
the patient could be treated and prob
ably cured. Thus he would have both
health and freedom. OF course, he
might die, but death would not be much
worse than life behind the bars, devoid
of hope.
Il believe the State has the moral
right to conduct this experiment, al
though, OF course, it could not compel
any convict to submit to such a test. |
believe, however, that many doomed
man would be glad to avail himself Of
the privilege. Governor Marshall
seemed to think my plan ihad much
merit, but could see he hated to take
the responsibility and that the notoriety
incident to it would be distasteiul to
him. Thousands OF human lives
would be saved if it were positively
Known that bovine tuberculosis is
communicable to humans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Mayor GaynOr.

St. James, l.. l., Sept. 29.-That a
throat specialist was in attendance on
Mayor Gaynor, prepared to operate to
remove the bullet which is lodged in
his throat, was positively denied at the
home Of the mayor here today. Itwas
also said that the rumor, widely circu-
lated in New York, that the mayor had
suffered serious relapse and was in
danger was utterly unfounded.
The mayor is going to help Mel
Smith shuck his corn this afternoon, "
said Mrs. Gaynor. He is doing
nicely and cannot understand where
these stories originate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
NIapara Pool Loses Grin.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept. %
For the first time, so far as known,
the waters at the foot OF the American
falls, which usually suck downward
and long hold in deep-lying whirlpools
whatever comes to them, eventually
relasing it far down the river, Wednes-
day night cast upon the shore near
the base OF the falls the body Of man.
Marks on the clothing, which was
complete except for coat, indicate
that the body was that OF w. A.
Magill, OF Belfast, Ireland. The man
was apparently 35 Years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Fire originating in defective flue
totally destroyed the residence OF
Winnard Dunbar, three miles west OF
Haymarket, shortly after 5 O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon. The loss is esti-
mated at 81 800, partly covered by in
surance.
Great preparations have been made
for the entertainment of the Shrlners
at Harrisonburg today. A delegation
of about 40 members Of Acca Temple,
Richmond, will hold ceremonial
session there tonight. Twenty-Five
candidates from Harrisonburg, Alex
andria and Richmond will be initiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Mayor Lost a $50 Panama Hat.

Pittsburg, Sept. 23.-Mayor Will
liam A Magee Of Pittsburg issued or
ders yesterday for complete investi-
CATION Of the conduct OF certain police
officers on the night of September
10. when the officers are said TO have
permitted the wanton destruction OF
straw hats, it being straw hat night"
in Pittsburg. This is considered the
first move toward abolishing what
business men Of Pittsburg have for
years considered a senseless proceeding
that Of smashing your neighbours
straw hat on September 10, if he be
unfortunate enough TO wear one.
Mayor Magee was himself victim Of
straw hat right" antics, losing his
$50 Panama,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Newspaper Man shoots HIMSELF

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 29.-While
temporarily unbalanced by nervous
breakdown, Benjamin Myers, a news
paper man, shot himself twice in the
abdomen today. He was taken to a
hospital where it was stated that he
had a chance of recovery. He has a
wife and several children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Pnsfnfiice Robbed.

Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 2S.-Robbers
broke into the postoffice at Lafayette,
Ca, early today, blew the safe and es-
capped with stamps and cash, aggregat-
ing about 81, 200. The federal authorl
ties here were notified and blood hounds
were sent from Chattanooga TO trail the
yeggmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Hoke smith DECLINES to Speak.

Atlanta Ga, Sept. 23.-Hoke Smith
today declined an investigation to
make speeches in Indiana for the
democrats who are opposing Senator
Beverage for reelection. Smith said
that engagements in Georgia would
make it impossible for him to visit
Indiana during the campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Young Women do sexton's Work.

Chester, Pa, Sept. 23.-When the
South Chester Methodist Episcopal
Church was without a sexton, several
months ago, the girls Of the Sunday
school class taught by Mrs. Emma }.
Kepfer volunteered TO keep the church
clean. They performed the work so
we'll for a period of twelve weeks that
trustees voted them 800 for their SER
vices. The money was promptly
turned back to the church and will be
used to help reduce the mortgage on
the property. The young women who
performed the work on behalf OF their
church are Misses Martha Law, Emma
Law, Clara Neal, Bessie Kepfer, Emma
Stanton, Bessie Williams and Mary
Morris. The trustees elected perma-
nent sexton Wednesday night, declar-
ing they would no longer impose upon
the goodness Of the young women, who
asserted they would keep the place
clean as long as there was no sexton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
More Alleged Bribers.

New York, Sept. 23,-The federal
grand jury has voted batch Of indict-
ments against leading importers who
are alleged to have bribed weighers to
return short weights on cargoes OF inn
ports. The grand jury is expected to
report its indictments to the court
early-next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
New York stock Market.

New York, Sept23.-The stock market
showed pronounced weakness at the
opening today with losses ranging from
fractions to more than point, but a
steadier tone developed.
A firm tone was displayed at midday
with prices ranging well above the low
est Of the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Greatly Reduced Round Trip Fares

via Southern Railway from all Virginia
points 10 Lynchburg, Va, account Inter
state Fair. Dates of sale September 18th
tober 3rd. Attractions of every descrip-
ton; fast and exciting races, etc. For
full particulars call on nearest agent or
write L. s. Brown, General Agent. 705
18Th street northwest, Washington, D, G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Eight Persons Killed.

Norton, Kans., Sept. 23-Elght
persons are known TO have been killed
and several injured when Chicago.
Rock Island & Pacific train No. z!
from st. Louis 10 Denver, plunged
through sixty foot trestle into creek
a few miles west Of Clayton, kans.,
early today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

Archer Brown was electrocuted in
he penitentiary in Richmond yester-
lay morning for murder. He was from
Augusta county. Several months ago
he shot Perry Hoy, the same shot
Killing a child standing near. He made
q confession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Freight Rate Conference.

Topeka, Kans., Sept. 23.-With the
permanent organization OF the Mid
Western Traffic Association, embracing
the majority OF the commercial organi-
tons in the middle western states, the
freight rate conference, which closed
here last night, is believed today to
have yielded results more important
than the organizers OF the coference had
expected
The conference closed after the
adoption OF resolutions demanding the
rigid enforcement OF the Sherman anti
trust law, as applied to bureaus for
the fixing Of freight rates and urging
the physical valuation of railroads as
the only effective means of learning
whether an increase in rates would be
reasonable,
President Taft will be presented with
a copy OF the resolution regarding the
antitrust law by committee OF seven
appointed by Chairman Mckenzie, OF
the conference, while the same COM
lnittee will lobby in Congress for the
passage OF bill that will permit the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
make a complete physical valuation.
The adoption of the resolutions came
only after heated debate. At one
time the conference was threatened
with disruption, but this. ended with
the withdrawal OF J. III. Johnson, OF
Oklahoma City, who had offered sub
stitute resolutions, asking only pro-
test against the proposed increase in
rates by the western roads and insisting
that the antitrust law should not be
invoked against the roads. He de-
clared that the physical valuation OF
railroads is UNNECESSARY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

The S. o. Pollard tannery at Woburn,
Mass, was destroyed by fire early to-
day with loss Of $50, 900. The whole
stock Ia trade and all the machinery Of
the tandery we're wiped out,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Ely,s Cream Balm has been tried arc

EIy's JTtaM bdIn lds OttH ITItu aLu
not found wanting in thousands Of homes
all over the country. 1t has won place
reliable household remedies where il IL
kept at hand for use in treating cold in
the head just as soon as some member
of the household begins the preliminary
sneezing or snuffling. 1t gives imme-
date relief and day or two's treatment
will put q stop TO cold which might, if
not checked, become chronic and run
into a bad case OF cataTThr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

Former Representative John J. Lentz,
OF Columbus, has announced bis candi-
dacy for the Senate to succeed Senator
Dick OF Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

7 OST.-Thursday morning, either on
II the street or in Lee School building.
a WATCH FOB, in the shape of sheaf
Of wheat. Reward if returned to w. ii.
SIMAlS, s0f north Columbus street
capfgQ Qt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

UTANTED-Six or eight room HOUSE
w or rooms in good locality; must be
modern and cheap. Address "A. e. d."
Gazette office. sep2 3tt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-04-30
IS GREAT TRAVELLER
Capt. Simpson Has CircIed the
Globe Eighty Times.
Tests Ocean Currents With Bottles
Thrown Into Sea and Gathers
Valuable Data for Mariners
Sails 100000 Miles.

Sydney, Australia" Round the
World in Eighty Days" or so zines
round the world-which is the more
surprising record? Jules Venues
well-known romance has made us "a
miliar with the former adventure.
Now Capt Alexander Simpson, com.
mander of the Pericles Of the Aber-
deem line of steamships, has Just per-
formed the latter feat. He has trav.
eled no less than 2,060,800 miles at
sea, record probably unique In the
annals of the mercantile marine.
All through his career the captain
has remained faithful to the Aber-
deem line; and since the days when
he served his apprenticeship in their
old teak-built and copperfastened
clipper, Queen of the Nations, sail
ing vessel of S46 tons, he has wit
messed some marvellous developments
in the mercantile service.
When the Aberdeen line began to
run steamers in 1882, Captain Simpson
was appointed chief officer to the
steamship Aberdeen, which vas the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-04-30

vorv cold Cant Bill had not entirely recovered
from the bullet wounds received in the hght win
Matthews two months before, and was bent and
debilitated, but he did not falter. With Queen
and Harwe he plunged in and Waded the ICY
water chin deep, to the other side. Twice more
the trail led to the river and crossed. and twice
more Mcdonald and his men waded that bitter
current.
Mcdonald now made up his mind that the rob.
bers would be likely to cross road that mao
been. cut through the bottoms, and head for the
Territory He called to one OF his men-fan
ger Mcclure, who appeared just then, htte
distance away--to get all the force he could AND
guard that road while he, Mcdonald and queen
and Harwell, would continue to beat the brush
and search carefully through the bottoms. Al
that moment Lewis and Crawford were neal
enough to hear this order, and the realization
that it was Bill Mcdonald and his Rangers Whc
were on the trail gave them a sudden and more
severe chill than the icy water they mad ~aded
They had been heading for the Territory as
Mcdonald suspected but decided to change their
course toward a creek that ran parallel with
the river on their way to it they were obliged
TO cross an open field, and though by this time
II was night-between nine and ten o'clock
a full moon had risen and they were discovered
by the men guarding the road, and fired upon
They returned the fire as they ran, but no dam
ace was done on either side. Meantime, AIcDOn
au ana MS TWO Nollp'll0i'9' He'lIS IeIl9H'ils
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V'.S9' ~ '"e soIIu y. Wv 10y ," l,
out ug'Sg S d. 5'e uooi anu zap,
reCtion of the alarm. As he rode up, he saw
in the moonlight a crowd, the local posse, gath
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