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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

William w. Fretwell, 81 years old,
one OF the best known citizens OF Staun-
ton. died Sunday under peculiar cir
cumstances. Up to two weeks ago he
was in excellent health, and was seen
about town every day. He was taken
i'll and went to the Kings Daughters
Hospital, where he underwent sue
cessful operation, from which he APP
parently recovered. On Sunday they
decided to take him home cured, and
he was bright and happy, and eager to
go. On his way home in an automo-
bile his pulse stopped, and the physi
clan who accompanied him saw that
he was going to die, ond ordered the
driver to hurry. Mr. Fretwell was re-
moved from the machine and taken IN
TO his home, where he expired within
five minutes. Mr.. Fretwell was Con-
federate veteran with fine record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
A DROP IN THE BUCKET.

Comparisons between modern Ameri-
can civilization and the civilizations Of
ancient Greece and Rome are always
entertaining and harmless. For in
stance. in the Atlantic Monthly Signor
Ferrero, that lively iconoclast among
historians, finds that the lavish giving
OF the rich is but single aspect of a
noticeable phenomenon in which
America is nearer the ancient world
than Europe is"
The lavish giving of the opulent Ro-
mans was, however, radically different
both in motive and character from the
lavish giving of wealthy Americans. A
rich aristocracy that owned hordes OF
slaves and that had under it masses of
plebeians and freedmen did not endow
schools, libraries and hospitals and es-
tablish foundations, like the Sage, the
Carnegie and the Rockefeller founda-
tons. IL spent its money lavishly for
private and selfish purposes ard for
bread and circuses" for the masses.
There are idle Americans, prehaps
thousands of them. Some Of their
great fortunes are doubtless being
squandered. And there is more or
less offensive ostentation. But they
are only a drop in the great American
millions Of Industrious, thrifty Ameri-
can citizens, who are as different from
the ancient Roman slaves as they are
from semi-civlized tribes. = Boston
Globe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.

Climbing from the wreckage Of his
buggy on the pilot Of a locomotive fly
ing at the rate Of 80 miles an hour,
Fred Miner. aged IS, Sunday clam
bered up on the running board OF the
engine and into the engine cab. His
escape was near to the miraculous.
The engine on the Lake Shore Railroad
struck bis horse and buggy few miles
outside Of Ashtabula, o. The horse
was killed and Miner wedged in the
wreckage OF the buggy, remained on
the pilot OF the rushing engine.
Indignant he climbed into the cab he
says to tell the engineer what he
thought Of him. He claimed that the
engine had no headlights The engine
stopped to let him off, Miner point
ing out that his parents would expect
him home early, and he walked the
six miles back to town. He was not
hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06

President TAFT, to use a modern
expression. seems TO be up against
it," and his speech in st. Paul yester-
day was apparently an attempt to
play the part of "molliiier,' but
with a feeble result As he could not
afford to do otherwise, be praised
Theodore Roosevelt, and made a
plunge at Pinchot. He placed him
self in a paradoxical position before he
closed by saying:
In these days there is diSposltloa
to look too much 10 the federal gov
eminent for everything. ] am liberal
in the construction of the constitution
with reference to federal power, but
/ am firmly convinced that the only
safe course for us to pursue IS to holc
fast to the limitations of the cOnstitu-
ton and to guard as sacred the powers
of the states.
In an authorized interview pub
lished in McClure's Magazine last May
he is represented as saying:
| have one aim in the presidency
to make broad and permanent adj
vance in the powers OF the federal
government.
That the republican party has ever
looked upon states rights with con
tempt has been shown since its birth
Oliver 2. Morton, a senator from
Indiana, whose physical condition
often made its necessary for him tC
address the senator while sitting at ms
desk, said shortly after the close OF the
civil war that the result of that con
flict had forever sealed the doctrine o.
state sovereignty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
OCEAN LINERS IN RACE.

The Hamburg American steamship
Deutschland, which, during the first six
years Of her service to New York, held
the record for fast voyages from the
channel ports across the Atlantic, will
arrive today from Hamburg some
eight hours behind the North German
Loyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
an older vessel by three years.
The Deutschland and the Kaiser
were off the Cherbourg Breakwater
together on Wednesday, taking on
their passengers from Paris The
Deutschland got away ten minutes
ahead of the Kaiser, and it was thought
would leave her far behind on the run
TO New York.
The wireless reports received last
night from both vessels, however, show
that the Kaiser has overhauled the
Deutschland and will beat her into port
by about eight hours. The Kaiser was
reported at 1913 miles east of Sandy
Hook at $40 p. m. while the Deutsch-
land was 1913 miles east Ofthe Hook at
s D. m. The Kaiser, on which Senator
Root is a passenger, will dock about s
a. m. The Deutschland will hardly
dock before 4 p. m. Both vessels were
built in the Vulcan yards at Stettin.
Germany, the Deutschland in 1900 and
the Kaiser in 1897. The Deutschland
still holds the record run between
Naples and New York. = New York
Tribune
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
Dr. Crippen and Miss ieneve on Trial.

London, Sept. 5.-The hearing OF
DR.. H. H. Crippen and Miss Ethel
Clare Leneve, his typist, on charge Of
numbering the Doctors wife, Belle Ell
more, began today in the Bow street
police court. Both Crippen and the
girl were in much better spirits than at
their preliminary appearance two weeks
ago.
Thousands waited for hours outside
the courtroom in the hope Of being adj
mitted, but the same rigid exclusion
was exercised today as on the previous
occasion. Only members Of the press
and those connected with the case were
allowed inside
Travers Humphreys, representing
the prosecution, opened the case against
Crippen and TIE girl. He said that the
remnants of body found in the cellar
of DIR. Crippen's home, by DIR. Pepper,
the government analysiSt, showed
plainly the marks Of a recent operation
and the presence of hyoSin poisoning.
II is the remains that the prosecution
must prove to have been the body OF
Belle Elmore. Humphreys presented
the Crowns case at great length.
Solicitors Arthur Newton and j. IL,
Welfare appeared for Crippen and
Leneve respectively.
Although there is charge of murder
against the girl, the prosecution has
indicated that it will try her only ON
the charge Of being an accessory after
the commission Of the alleged crime.
Crippen was brought to court from
Brixon jail, in the hospital ward Of
which he was confined for several days
last week. Miss Leneye came from
Holloway Jail.
Early in Humphreys presentation
Of the case, nc announced that the
charge OF murder against Miss Leneve
had been dropped and that she would
answer to the charge Of being an ac-
cessory.
Crippen paid close attention to
Humphreys statement, but did not
seem perturbed by it. In case the
identity Of the body is determined, it is
understood Crippen will attempt to
prove that his wife frequently bought
hyosin, (which he used in his dental
work The druggist, OF whom she
bought 1t, it is said, will testify to this
effect.
The iewelry, including three dia-
mond rings, that Inspector Dew found
on Crippen, which were the property
Of his wife, were introduced in evidence
as well as furs and clothing belonging
to the dead woman.
Judge Sir Albert De Rutzen pre-
sided.
London, Sept G.-After rehearing
of much OF the evidence produced at
the first appearance on August 20, OF
DR.. Crippen and Miss Leneye, their
hearing was today adjourned until
Thursday. Today's proceedings were
largely a rehashing Of the earier trial,
due to the fact that Sir Albert De Rut-
zen, the president judge, was hearing
the case for the first time. An appeal
for bail for Miss Leneye was denied by
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
A TERRIBLE MISTAKE.
Boarder Kills Wife of His Host In
shooting at Supposed Burglars.

New York, Sept. 6.-Mistaken for a
burglar, Mrs. Louise Gels, aged SO, was
shot and instantly killed early today in
the hallway leading to her Harlem
apartments. The shooting was done
by Karl WeifsIog, aged 10, boarder.
Paul Gels, husband OF the dead woman,
and their 16-year-old daughter were
grazed by bullets fired by the excited
boarder when he learned the tragic
result OF his error.
Weifslog had boarded at the house
for long time, having come from the
same part of Germany as Gels. Night
before last burglar got into the fiat
and gave Mrs. Gels scare, made more
serious in view OF her approaching
motherhood. She told Weifslog Of the
affair and he invited friend, Joe HUI
bert, to keep watch with him at the
house, as he expected the burglar
would return.
They took up their station in an adj
joining flat, and shortly after O'Clock
this morning they heard some one cry
burglars. Gels looking out his
window saw two men on the escape.
Shouting here they are " he opened
the door and called to Weifslog and
Hubert. Instead of opening the door,
Weifslog, badly frightened, stuck his
pistol through a hole from which a
lock had been removed and began firing
in the direction OF the Gels fiat The
first bullet grazed Gels arm and he
called TO Weifslog to stop shooting, but
the latter, in his excitement, did not
hear. and the next bullet killed Mrs.
Gels. The daughter, who was running
behind her mother, stumbled over the
body and this saved her life, as the
third bullet grazed her back as she
went down. Weifslog continued to
fire until the pistol was empty. When
he opened the door and saw that he
had killed his landlady he collapsed.
The shooting attracted the police
who arrested Weifslog and Hubert and
they were held for the coroner The
supposed thieves escaped i'll the ex-
citem ent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
WOMAN WAS A NAN.

Inability 70 assume a feminine gait
at the same time he donned women'S
clothing proved the undoing OF a way
farer from Chicago in Brooklyn yester-
day. Something heayy-footed about
the walk OF an unfamiliar figure i'll
feminine garb seen coming out OF a
house on Buffalo avenue, the occupants
Of which are out of town, excited the
suspicious of neighbors, and one OF
them started in pursuit The supposed
woman broke into run, aud when
caught showed a surprisingly mascu'
line ability to put up battle.
When subdued and taken to the
police Station the prisoner was seen to
be a man wearing tight-ftting gown,
with two pairs of tight-laced corsets
under it and a picture hat. In a bun
die which the prisoner carried the
police say they found quantity Of
women'S clothing and a 500 diamond
ring. The prisoner gave his name as
Gus Edwards, and said he came from
Chicago. He was held on s., 600 bail
for examination
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
Senator Root Returns.

New York, Sept. 6.-That United
States senators are treated by the Gus
oms men just as other folks are, was
emphasized today when Senator Elihu
Root was forced TO stand around the
pier for three quarters of an hour wait
ing for his baggage to be o. X. d.
The senator was returning passenger
Oh the Kaiser Wilhelm her Crosse
Il have been engrossed with the
work before the Hague Court" he
said, and have not considered anything
else. / have not kept in touch affairs
at home and have nothing to say on
national affairs or state politics. "
The senator said he was not going to
Beverly to see President Taft, and was
thinking soley Of getting to his farm in
Clinton county.
Although the senator said nothing OF
any intention TO go to st. Paul to at
tend the meeting of the congressional
Ballinger investigating committee, 1t is
believed he will go there il vote is need
ed in framing the decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

North ern mails, week days, close at
l 40 a M and 10 4Oa III and 30 p IN 10
and 10 40 % m. Open at % a IN II com
and 5 90 D IN. on Sundays Northern
mails close at 40 am 30 y m and Z 10
p m.
Southern mails via Southern Railway
close at 10 40a m 4 30 and 10 10 p m. open
at S 90 m and 4 OOpm.
Southern mails, via r. +. & z. X. r.,
close at 9 40 a IN and II ~ a m, and 90,
10 and 10 80 p m, Open at and 80 a
m, and 10 Is p m.
Manassas Division mails close at 10 a
m and3 % p m. Open at II m and ~ 10
p m.
Bluemont Branch, Southern Railway,
mail close at7 45 a m and $50 p m. open
at % I'm. and 30 pm m.
Chesapeake and Ohio Mails close
/ 30 p. IN. and 10 Is p. m. open ut ga III
and 90 p. m.
Washington mails close at 40 and
10 40 a. m. and / 30, 8 10, and I'D 80 ?. m,
Open at 90 a. m, IL % m, 8 W ana oV
p. m,
Office Hours-open at 90 m. Close
"' sunday Hours-Open 900 a. m. Close
at 10 90 a. m.
All mail should be in the office ten
minutes before our indicated time for
closing.
ON inside routes-6 ID and 10 % a. m. and
2 ~ and 5 30 p. m. Full route--6 10 a. m.
and 3Op. m. Sunday collection IS p.
m. Carriers window open Sunday 90
a. m, and close 10 Goa. m.
Deliveries made 500 a. M, ] 20 p, m,
and 5 90 p, M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
Conditions in Spain.

Barcelona, Sept. 6.-General Weyler
returned to Barcelona today to take
charge Of the troops that are trying to
check Che strike rioters. Two thousand
additional troops were brought to the
city today. They were paying especial
attention to guarding railroad and
telegraph property. Disturbances are
almost continuous. All traffic is sus-
pended, as are the newspapers.
Madrid, Sept. 6.-Owing to the col
lapse of the strikes at Rilbao and Sera-
gossa, the labor organizations repre-
scented in Madrid, by a vote Of "A to 6S,
rejected the proposal of a general
strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
Case of Suicide.

Danville, Va, Sept. 6.-Testimony
brought out at the coroner's inquest to-
day indicates that William Henry
Harris, young farmer, killed himself
because rival had defeated him in a
contest for the affections Of Miss Hattie
Jones, OF Aikens Summit. Bruce
GiIley and Miss Jones testified that
both Harris and Gilley called upon the
girl Sunday evening Gilley appeared
to be the favored sutton, it was ex-
planned, and later IN the evening
Harris departed. The girl testified
AS told him good night, he said
No one cares for me and l don't care
whether | live or die. ," Both witnesses
said they heard a pistol shot few
minutes later. Harris body was found
near the house, with bullet in his
brain. A pistol was nearby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPT 6

IT Is little short OF the truth to say
that the German nation has been
thrown into violent CONFUSION by the
speech of Emperor William at koe-
nigsburg. during his journey through
eastern Germany ION the Goth, full re-
ports OF which did not get TO the papers
till two DAYS later, Taking for his text
the role of Queen Louise OF Prussia III
the Napoleonic wars. the kaiser urged
the virtues OF military s,tbordmauon
In defense of the country and the home
virtues for women. Then, alludmg u
William /, he said: My grandfather
again, by his own right, placed the
Prussian crown upon his lead and
again proclaimed it TO be bestowed
upon him by Gods grace alone, ana
not by pariaments, assemblages OF inc
people or resolutions OF the people, ana
that he saw in himself the chosen IN
strument OF heaven, and rs such he re-
garded his duty as regent and ruler
Considering myself as the instrument
OF the Master, regardless OF passing
views and opinions, gomy way, which
is solely devoted to the prosperity and
peaceful development OF our father
land" This was throwing down the
gauntlet to German socialism and lib
eralism with a vengeance. 1t was the
more startling as being the first out
break OF the emperor since the reich
stag forced the muZZle on him two
years ago, after his London Telegraph
interview. The radical press has voiced
the fierce resentment Of the social de
mocracy, and even the conservative
Journals have deprecated this latest
appeal to the theory Of the divine
rights of kings. Both liberals and
socialists regard the speech as dellb-
crate challenge TO their pretenslons OF
constitutional authorities and TO parlla-
mentary government. Only the organs
of the landed nobility approve the
speech. In all other directions the de-
mapd at once was made to know if the
chancellor was cognizant OF what the
kaiser was to say. But Bcthman-Holl-
veg remained discreetly silent, hoping
that the popular wrath would blow over
But signs indicate that the anger oil
the people grows greater daily as the
discussion of the speech continues. 1t
appears that the speech was carefully
prepared, and in its published form Is
even less bold than as uttered, having
beed toned down somewhat by the en-
peror's advisers before giving out copies
to the press. In later speech at
Marienburg Monday the kaiser tired to
explain his previous one 10y saying that
he had assumed that every honest
Christian lived and worked under a
high commission from the Lord, and
that he was doing the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
ybe Conservation Congress.

st. Paul Sept. 6.-The conservation
congress adopted a constitution pro-
yiding that the object of the Congress
shall he to provide forum for dis
cussing the resources Of the United
States. TO forward the prosperity OF the
people: TO furnish definite Information
concerning the resources and thelT
utilization, and to afford an agency
through which the people may frame
policies and principals affecting the
countries resources, to be put into effect
by their representatives in state and
federal governments.
The crowd while awaiting Roosevelt,
paid noisy tribute to insurgency by
CRYING "Stubbsl Stubbsi" The crying
lasted three minutes. Governor Stubs
Of Kansas, stepped to the platform and
received an ovation. His reference &c
Roosevelt brought forth more cheers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
steamer Fires ON Town.

San Juan-del-Sur, Nicaragua, Sept.
G-The lake steamer Victoria, which
was out OF her port when Rivas sur
rendered, returned Sunday, having on
board General Matuty and troops,
still loyal to the Madriz faction that
are being transferred from Fort San
Carlos. Finding Estrada s men in con-
troll here, the vessel refused to come up
to her wharf, but fired several shots
into the town and then Withdrew, sup
posedly with the intention OF establish
ing headquarters on the island OF One
tepe. In view Of this incident the
American gunboat Yorktown has de-
layed sailing for Panama, where she IS
to coal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
GIBBONS ON SOCIAL UNREST.

Cardinal Gibbons, in an interview IN
Baltimore yesterday said that much oil
the existing unrest througout the
United States which is hamperlng the
progress of the country at the present
time is due to the too common lack OF
enconomy by the present generation
and the desire for too many luxu-
ries.
THE people believe" he said,
that they must have automobiles,
must go to the theatres and must have
many other things more or less expen-
sive without which their father and
grandfathers got along we'll enough
and prospered. The desire prevents a
sensible conservation OF the peoples re.
sources.
The North American Review as
cribes one of the causes OF the prevail
ing unrest to the popular agitation
against the trusts. But the people must
remember that in our days there is
universal tendency toward organization
in every department Of trade and bust
ness.
Common sense treatment OF the so
called ills OF which people OF this
country are complaining will result, the
people will find, in their importance
being greatly reduced. The country is
growing fast, and with such rapid
growth it is impossible that all conditions
should be perfect, hut what ills there
are, what causes OF unrest prevail, may
al, be minimized or overcome by the
exercise of a Christian spirit and the
application of common sense. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
The Michigan Election.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 6.-Michigan
republicans today are deciding the po-
litical fate OF Senator Julius Caesar
Burrows, who, throughout the cam
paign just ended had to defend his
course of allegiance to Aldrlch,
against Charles +. Townsend, who ran
on a platform Of conservative in
surgency." The states first genera
primary election is on and interest
centers in the senatorial race and the
three-cornered fight for the republican
nomination for governor. Early vot-
ing in Detroit was light. Early reports
from the state showed heavy vote.
There are no importent democratic
contests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS

Following the lead Of Suffolk and
Portsmouth, 80 democrats OF Smlthfeld
and Isle OF Wight, yesterday voiced
their discomfort in signed call for a
mass meeting next Saturday to adopt
resolutions regarding the charges of
fraud in the conduct OF the recent con-
gressional primary, and to take some
concerted action to clear the party OF
the stigma now upon it. "
The signatures, including those Of
Smithfield lawyers and doctors, and
some of the preachers. we're secured
since yesterday. Smithfeld is the
home Of Col. C. f. Day, Senator
Martins father-in-low and democratic
district chairman, who presided in Nor
folk last Friday when William A.
Young was awarded the certificate Of
the congressional nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-06
TWO WOMEN CLAIM HIM.

CTwo women faced Judge Akuni in
Police Court in Washington yesterday,
each claiming Barney Deitsch, Rus
sian house painter, as her husband
Without the least pretense of wisdom
like Solomon's, the Judge let neither
have the Russian, but sent him behind
the bars to await the action Of the
grand jury. Charges of bigamy and OF
perjury will face Deitch.
Sarah Kapparlis, who claims she is
wife No. |, just arrived in Washington,
left a little boy in Luga, Russia. She
told the court yesterday that she worked
in great dressmaker's shop TO earn
enough money to pay Barney's way to
America to escape army service and
seek wealth. Barney forgot Sarah and
Sarah came to America. Saturday
night she stood beside a policeman
who knocked at Seventh street door
way in Washington.
who stands ?" Barney cautiously
queried.
It's little Aby," responded the po-
Iiceman. Il come from my ladders
NIT messages. "
The ruse worked. Rarney opened
the door and Sarah discovered wife No.
., of Passaic, n j., a bride of last
June.
In court Sarah treasured a marriage
certificate.
Ask her if she can't buy those
things in Russias for ten cents ?" di-
rected Barney's attorney.
Not for thousand cents or a mil
lion, " snapped Sarah.