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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04

WE read OF Herod Agrippa donnlng
an attire shimmcring with silver
spanglcs upon which the sun shonc
and produced isuch dazzling effect
that the multitude in whose presence
he was standing lost their heads and
cried out 1T is the voice OF god. .
The displeasure OF heaven was marked,
and the proud despot, who failed to re-
buke his sycophants, was eaten alive
by worms. If the Roosevelt epidemic
continues to spread some may, sooner
or later imagine the ex-president has dc.
cended from Olympus TO this mundane
sphere. The disease seems to be at
lacking all classes, even preachers.
The former president was introduced in
Baltimore Wednesday to q gathering OF
Methodist bishops and laymen as
Theodore Gift-of-God Roosevelt. /"
This presentation was delivered by Bis
hop Henry w. Warren, OF Denver,
at the annual meeting OF the general
committee OF the board of foreign
missions OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Keeping watcl. on Immigrants.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 4.-Notices
we're sent out today by the State Health
Department cautioning local health
officers OF the arrival in various Virginia
cities and towns Of enigrants from
cholera infected regions OF Italy and
Russia. None of these newcomers
showed any signs OF cholera when they
were examined at Ellis Island and all
of them were in q healthy condition,
but as they come from parts OF Europe
where cholera has been menacing dur
ing the past summer, the state authori-
ties think it best to follow the move
ments OF the immigrants and to keep
them under the eye of health officers.
The immigration service has fur
nished the State Health Department
with the names OF all immigrants to
Virginia from chole'a infected re-
gions who have arrived during recent
weeks, and will continue to furnish
such names as long as any cholera re-
mains in Europe AS soon as these
names are received here, they are for
warded to the local health authorities,
with the request that the Immigrants in
question be closely watched in case OF
suspicious illness and that every effort
be made to detect possible cholera car
riers. The department has taken these
precautions but does not in the slight
est fear al outbreak Of cholera, es-
pccially since the adoption OF the new
health regulations which are as efficient
for the conquest of cholera as for othe.
diseases. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
CALLED MRS. NATION A LIAR.

Carrie Nation lectured at Parksley,
Va, Wednesday night before a large
audience Her subject was, How I
smashed and Why l Smashed" Dur.
ing her talk on the social evils she
singled out fraternal organization
for some sharp criticism, and while
describing her knowledge OF the initia-
ton a prominent citizen OF Parksley
arose and declared her a liar. She
offered 800 for disproof. After leay
ing the hall she went to local billiard
and pool parlor with the cry, This is
a hole" started in to smash things in
general She caused considerable dis
turbance by causing the men to fight
among themselves, each blaming The
other Tor allowing her to put them
out, Carrie was finally taken bodily
gu. Of the place by the. proprietor,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
SEVENTH DISTRICT REPUBLi-
CANS.

The freak political campaign in the
Seventh district gets more freakish as
the end draws near. President Taft's
message to a Harrisonburg newspaper
man saying that he knew nothing Of
the reported removal of John Acker
as referee in favor of John Paul, the
anti-organization candidate for Con-
gress, failed to throw damper on the
Paul forces.
John Paul's newspaper, which is
published by his brother, declares that
John Paul has been informed By
certain leaders in the Taft administra-
ton that Paul has landed the honor.
It claims that Paul has letters Of a
personal or private nature which prove
the case.
On the other hand, the Acker-Kee-
zellman forces contend that the presi-
dents letter definitely settles the
matter that John Acker is still on the
job.
It is generally believed that both
factions have their friends with the
administration and that they are not
idle,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
ENGLAND INVADE PERSIAN.
Pitched Battle Between British Sailors
and Pcrsian-Internationa Complica-
finnS Feared.

lions Feared.
Teheran. Nov. 1.-The English in
vasion of Persia has begun with
4 pitched battle, in which it is
reported that the commander and sew
eral of the sailors Of the British
cruiser, Proserpine, were wounded.
Serious trouble, even to the point OF
involving Russia, Franco and Germany
is expected to follow.
There are vital reasons why England
and Russia want to seize Persia and
just as vital reasons why Germany.
France, Austria and even Turkey will
oppose the move.
Russia must remain q second'rate
power forever unless she can obtain
a seaport perennially free from ice.
For hundreds Of years Russia has been
planning automatically to secure such
port. Every Russian port now is
blocked at some time of the year by
solid ice.
1t was her need for an open port
that drove Russia to the far cast and
caused her to sieze Vladivostok and
lay her eyes upon other Asiatic ports.
She could have reached the open sea
in the far cast by means of her trans
Siberian railroad, but Japan saw her
purpose and drove her back. Now
Russia must turn to The southwark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Killed BY Fallen Wires.

Hamburg. Pa, Nov. 4. Two horses
were electrocuted and several persons
narrowly escaped the same fate rs the
result OF yesterday evenings unusually
severe blizzard. The animals were at
tached to the lime plying between this
borough and the Reading Railway sta
ton. Midway between the station and
the schuylkil river bridge, the electric
light wires were blown down across the
street, and both animals, seemingly,
were touched simultaneously and fell
dead in heap. The driver, Dennis
Stitzel, escaped similar fate BY crawl
ing inside the vehicle, the wire being
only six inches from his knee. 4 mum.
Der of passengers on their way to the
station were shocked and Que OF them
was thrown down twice. Attl,e station
they complained OF uu:nbness in their
legs. The storm vas severe and
brought both snoE and rain, while the
Tind was very strong,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Hobble Joke Kills Tailor.

Eagle, Wis, Nov. A newspaper
story quoting DR.. Ross, OF the State
University, as declaring the hobble
skirt would be followed by ribbons tied
around women's noses and slit check g
caused Edward Bossingham, aged 70, n
tailor. to laugh himself to death. Al
though physicians declared that death
was due to heart trouble the heart
failure resulted from hearty laughing.
Tired from bis days work, Mr.. Bos-
singham sat next to his wife before the
huge coal stove and laughed while bis
wife read him the news OF the day, col
umn after column, from Milwaukee
newspaper. The hobble skirt story
brought on the fatal laugh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Fairfax board of supervisors
at it's meeting on Wednesday appro-
priated s40O to duplicate the state ap-
preparation for agricultural expert
mental purposes in the county.
DR.. VIM. Green who, some twenty
years ago, or more, resided near Cliff
ton, Fairfax county, died at his home
in Lincoln, Neb., October Goth, after
an illness OF sixteen months from paral-
ysis. He was 70 years old
Between 5000 and 10000 people
saw the Confederate Shaft to Greensville
county's dead unveiled in Emporia
yesterday afternoon. Former Governo
Montague, Judge ]. F. West, E.
Peyton Turner, Rev. F. G. Davis and
Governor Mann made addresses.
The beautiful home of Lewis Wood,
about three miles from Culpeper, was
entirely consumed by fire last night
and almost the entire contents went up
in flames. 1t was one Of the oldest and
handsomest residences in the county.
It is understood there was slight insur-
ance.
In an encounter with negro burglar
in the unlightcd hallway Of his home
in Richmond at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning. c. A. Height was shot
through the hand by the thief, who
escaped, dropping a bag filled with
silverware. No clue to the negro's
identity has been discovered.
A petition was filed in the clerks
office OF the Corporation Court in Lynch
burg yesterday, asking for local option
election. There are S75 petitioners.
Daniel, Harper & Goodman are
counsel forthe petitioners. and the
petition will be formally considered
Monday morning at 10 o'clock by
Judge Christian. 1t is expected the
election will be about December 10.
The Norfolk County Water Com
pany, a Philadelphia corporation, yes
ter,lay put on record in Norfolk a
81 ,0O0, 900 first mortgage OH all OF its
properties TO secure the payment OF .
per cent. 30-year bonds, dated Novem-
Der /. The Columbia Avenue Trust
Company, of Philadelphia, is made
trustee in the mortgage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Music saves Wrecked Men.

New York, Nov. 1.-The strains OF
Home, Sweet Home" played by two
members of the crew of the bark Pal
las fast on the rocks of the island OF
Grand Cayman, south of Cuba, and
waited ashore by gale, brought natives
to the rescue of Captain Johnson and
the 1G sailors on board the craft. This
is the story told by four of the crew.
who arrived at this port yesterday on
the steamer Vincenzo Di Giorgio from
Port Antonio. The Palas was hit by a
West Indian cyclone and driven ashore
October 13. In order to cheer up their
mates, Hans Jansen and Rolf Jorgen-
sen, one with an accordion and the
other a violin, began to play. The
music was waited ashore by the wind,
and natives who heard it came out in
their surf boats and took off the cap;
tain aid his crew. In their gratitude
the sailors took with them ashore pig
and a dozen chickens, which were
roasted for q barbecue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
PORTUGAL AND THE JEsUITs.

Disturbed by the circulation of ru'
mors that the provisional government OF
Portugal intended to arrest, court-mar-
tial and execute Jesuit priests who
have failed to obey orders that they
leave the country forthwith, the Portu-
gese foreign Office has cabled its various
Diplomatic representatives to make
general denials of the reports. Such =
cablegram reached the Portuguese Lcga-
ton in Washington yesterday. 1t is
understood that the denials arc directed
chiefly to rumors circulated over CONT
mental Europe, but the cablegrauls and
kilograms OF denial have been sent to
all countries where the provisional gov
eminent of Portugal has agents.
A party OF 80 Jesuits, the last OF the
members OF the religious orders, were
expelled from Lisbon yesterday. They
sailed for Holland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The betting in New York is now to
l ON Dix, the democratic candidate for
governor.
NJ. Aristide BRAND has organized y
new French cabinet with himself as
premier and minister OF the interior.
Senator Clay of Georgia has been
taken from his home, at Marietta, 10 4
sanitarium at Atlanta in a critical con-
dition.
1t is reported in New York tlat
Frank J. Gould has offered Bessie DE
Vote, the dancer, who threatened a suit
of breach OF promise, ten thousand
dollars to drop proceedings and that it
was accepted.
The Macon, Ga. Telegraph building
was swept by fire last night. The loss
is estimated at 500, 900, with 5000
insurance. Raymond Clay, q printer.
was burned to death.
Antonio Rodriguez, the Mexican who
confessed yesterday afternoon that he
murdered Mrs. Lem Henderson We'd
nesday afternoon, was burned ut the
stake at Rock Springs, Texas, last
night.
Within the last few days, according
10 THE Scotsman" of Edinburgh,
Frank Jay Gould took home to historic
Abbotsford his newly welded second
wife, who, singuIarly enough, bears the
same name as his first wife, Helen
Kelly.
Hugh J. Grant, twice mayor OF New
York, died OF heart disease last night
mt his home, in that city. Twenty
years ago Hugh John Grant was a
master in Tammany Hall and n CEN
trail figure in the politics of New York.
He ran for mayor four times and was
twice elected and twice defeated. In
recent years lie was out Of politics.
Mr.. Grant was born in New York in
December 1858.
Five men and two women were
hurled almost across the Ohio river,
and big dredgcboat caught fire and
sank, when tho boiler exploded nj
Ambridgc, near Pittsburg, last night.
The boat had just tied mp at Ambridge
when tho boiler burst with roar.
throwing the contents of the iircbox
over the decks. Engineer John Ken
nedy, who was standing near the boiler,
VAS scaldcd and bruised. and is dying
III hospital. The women were IN the
boats galley preparing the evening
meal for the boaimcn, Willie the men
were about to lower the dredgc. They
were all picked up in the river after
the boat, u mass OF flames, went to the
bottom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Threatened fsOmbardment.

New Orleans, Nov. 4.-Adyices from
Amapala, Honduras, today say that
the Princeton is preparing to shell the
custom house where General ValIadres
is fortified. and the Governors House,
where Nalladares lives.
The decks were cleared and the guns
made ready. Commander Hayes de-
claring that he would open fire at the
first overt act on the part of Ealladares.
This action followed an alleged insult
ing nato sent by Nalsadares to U. S.
Consul Schmnck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Ready for Distribution.

Richmond, Va, Nov. An antic-
patton OF the coming Red Cross Christ
mas seal campaign, q million Of the
seals have been sent here by the
State Anti-Tubcrculosis Association
and will be sent outas rapidly rs
possible during the next few
days. While the date for the open
ing of the campaign is still several
weeks off, preparations are practically
complete and indications are that the
sale this winter will be most successful.
The state association which deprives
its chief support from the sale of these
stamps, and the various local leagues,
which are supported largely by them.
expect a great demand for the seals,
with consequent benefit to tuberculosis
work throughout the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 4

A WAVE OF repubicanism seems to
lie about to spread overs continental
Europe. France threw off Imperialism
forty wears ago, and Notwithstanding
the dire prophecies Of royalists Of other
countries, the nation has llourished
under republican form Of govern
ment. Portugal recently deposed her
king and set up popular form OF gov
eminent in twenty-four hours. SPAN
has been restless ever since, and
thousands of Spaniards are awaiting a
favorable opportunity to initiate her
neighbor. According to dispatches
from Rome, Italy has contracted the
republican fever, and there IS reason
+, believe Victor Emanuel will soon be
in as anxious frame Of mind as IS
Alfonso today. Emperor William
realizes the fact that socialists are m
creasing in Germany all the time ana
that, sooner or later, he will find his
throne menaccd by these enemies OF
ROYALTY. The sultan Of Turkey has
long since been deposci and is now an
exile with his former empire IN tue
hands OF what are known rs Young
Turks. Similar uphcavals have
recently conyulscd Persia, and the rest"
lessness in the East Indies has been
causing anxiety in England. The
car of Russia has his Donna CON
fronting him, while his supporters are
often taxed 10 their utmost 10 keep
nihilism in subsection. Truly, we I've
in troublous times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04

FoR the first time, SO far as can be
ascertaincd, the power OF the national
government has been used to enjoin
the liquor traffic in a prohibition state.
Judge Mccall, OF the federal court al
Memphislast week issued an injunction,
on application of members of the Law
Enforcement League, restraining la
SALOONS of that city from selling intoxi,
eating liquor. The lasls OF the appeal
to federal power was the assertion thai
the local and state authorities had re-
fused to enforce the existing state laws,
Aud such is prohibition from Maine &c
Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Pr. Gould's Charge.

Lynchburg, Va, Nov. 4.-Wild-eyed
and hysterical, and shrieking for help
at her every step. Mrs. Catherine
Clemens Gould, divorced vile Of
Howard Gould, rushed into Carroll
Hotel here about 2 O'Clock this morn
ing and declared that her husband had
made three attemps to poison her, The
latest effort being on Thursday even
ing, when her cook, whom he says Is
in the employ OF her husband, gave
her queer tasting food. !" Insest'ga'
tons showed her suspicious were base
less.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
CHANGES IN BRITISH CABINET.

The retirement OF ViScount Morley
from the Office Ct secretary Of state for
India has been announced officially in
London.
At the same time the following APP
pointmcnts, approved by King George,
was made known:
Viscount Morley to be lord president
Of the council, vice the Earl of Beau,
champ.
The Earl Of Grove, secretary Of state
for India.
Lewis Harcourt. secretary OF state for
the colonies, vice the Earl Of Crcwe.
The Earl of Beauchamp, first COM
missioner Of works, vice Lewis Har-
court.
Premier Asquitl is expected to an
nounce an important change in the
present machinery Of the aIministra
ton CT Colonial affairs. 1t is expected
that the future ministers Of the colonies
will deal solely with the business OF the
crown colonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Death from Football Accident.

Roanoke, Va, Nov. 4.---James NJ.
Mock, senior, Of Roanoke college,
Salem, died AT the hospital here today
from injuries received in 4 football
game Il week ago. lie was thrown to
the ground and his hip injured. Violent
inflammation crsrcl, later developing
into picuriSy. He was twenty years
Old and sob Of \. \. Mock, wealthy
d ,alcr If Damascus, Washington
county. Mock was not member Of
the regular football team.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Murderer Commits Suicide.

Charlottesville, Mo-, Nov. 4.-Pre-
ferring death by Il bullet from his own
revolver to Iynching at the hands Of a
furious mob, surrounding him, Martin
Rollins, murderer, is dead here today
by his own hand. Rollins killed his
sweetheart, Annie Austin, a 16 year
old girl, and for days has been the
quarry in continuous chase with
bloodhounds in which more then 100
armed deputies and great throng OF
enraged citizens took part. Rollins end
came in barn to which the hounds
had tracked him. He was dead when
the first Of the pursuers arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
40 Attend Unwilling,

Richmond, Va, Nov. 4.-several
hundred German American, members
OF the German-American Association OF
Virginia and the s,aass-Yes band, have
arranged 10 charter a special train and
60 to Washington. D. c., on Dec. Z, to
attend the unwilling OF the statue OF
General Yer steuhen.
Chrosl singers and brass band will
accompany the party. Their plans in
clude a banquet to be given in Wash
ington on the evening following the I'M
yelling ceremonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04

CLERKS in the executive depart
ments in Washington do net take
kindly to the advice of the League
of Republican Clubs that they go
homp to vote at their own expense"
to perpetuate that republican party
which has increased the cost OF living
for them as we'll as the democrats.
They complain that while the salaries
of the president and members OF Con-
gress have been increased their sala'
ries remain the same and living IS
higher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
higher.

IN voting for the proposed amend
ment to the constitution which will allow
the people to select commissioners
OF the revenue, and city and county
treasurers you simply leave on the ballo,
the word For where it appears at the
beginning, AS you want to vote fos Il
SOU then scratch out the word against
bud OF couse you will then vote for the
tisht to elect these officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
p0lhts Gun In Fun.

WilkessBarre. Pa, Nov. 4. Thomas
Munroe, aged 16, OF Coxton, returning
from hunting trip last evening, point.
ed his gun in a spirit OF fun at Simon
Higgins, aged u, who was driving q
COW from pasture, The weapon was
accidentally discharged and the shot
took effect in Higgins neck. He bled
TO death.
A warrant vas issued for Munroe's
arrest, but after some eyewitnesses to
the shooting gave their version of the
affair the warrant was withdrawn. The
Higgins and Munroe families are
neighbots,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
CoMMUNGCATED.
PLAY GROUND FUND.

About 90 months ago, on March 18th
1909 announcement was made through
The Alexandria Gazette, that the George
Washington Birthday Association had
deposited in bank S538.95 as the pro-
cec,ls OF Tag Day" This money was
collected for the purpose of establishing
play grounds for the children Of this
city but so far rs is known nothing has
been done in that direction. Is it not
the duty OF the gentlemen having
charge OF this fund TO devote it to the
Iaudable object for which it was in
tended? TAGGED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
To SUM up the New York situation

To SUM up the New York situation,
says dispatch from that city, it secms
perfectly clear that if Roosevelt had
stayed out Of the campaign the re-
publican ticket would have stood FAR
better chance OF winning than it does
now. Instead OF saving the situation,
enthusing and uniting his party, he has
hopelessly split the republican ranks
and arrayed against the ticket forces
that, in the judgment OF most persons
with close knowledge of inside politics,
render democratic success inevitable.
This but shows how the popularity Of
Mr.. Roosevelt is vanishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Fell Fifty Feet,

Manassas, Va, Nov. 1.-The gym
nastic abilities OF AIphius Sullivan saved
his life this morning, when he fell fifty
feet. Sullivan was a. work on the roo!
# building when he went too near
The edge, !ost his balance and toppled
over. After he descended head first,
but while in the air be turned COM
plete somersault, and landed safely Oh
his feet. Beyond slight shaking up
be was uninjured aud within an hour
vas back at work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
President to be Invited to Richmond.

Richmond, Va, Nov. Accom-
panied by Uuited States senator Thomas
Martin, Secretary Robert G, Stearnes,
OF the State Department of Public In.
struction, will leave Richmond for
Washington this evening, where the,
will be granted an Interview with Presi.
dent Taft tomorrow. Stsarnes will for
mally invite the president to deliver al
address in Richmond either on Sorem.
Der "a or On Tho day following. The
occasion is the gathering OF the schoo!
teachers OF the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
Five Men Killed.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. Alive
men were killed in an explosion in the
Yolande mine early today. About one
hundred men were in the mine at the
time and it is feared that some OF them
may have been entombed.
The mine Il in Tuscaloosa county.
The explosion was the result OF gas col.
Letting In local pocket. All work in
the district vas suspended today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-04
New York Stock Market.

New York Nov. 4.-Tncrc was another
demonstration Of strength in the leading
industrials and railroads 1T the opening
Of the stock market today.
Although prices shaded little after
the early trading the market quickly
developed renewed strength and during
the last half Of the first hour prices Of
many ofthe important issues made fur
Their substantial gains.