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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
nEaTH ore Mrs. AMBLER.

Mrs. James Murray Amber, OF baitl-
more, died yesterday afternoon at nef
home, s east Preston street, IN tl'at
CITY after an illness OF several weeks
Mrs. Ambler's father is the 1t. heV.
A. M. Randolph, bishop OF the Episco,
pal Diocese of Southern Virginia anu
who was with his daughter at the time
of her death. Besides her husband
Mrs. Amber is survived by two
daughters. Misses Sallie II: Z. and
Virginia Amber; her father ana
mother, three sisters, Mrs. Theodore ).
Garnett, Mrs. James Wright and Mrs.
Richard Taylor, all OF Norfolk, and two
brothers, DR.. Robert J.. Randolph, pro
lessor at the Johns Hopkins University
Medical School, and Mr.. Alfred NJ.
Randolph, jr., the British representa-
tive of the Westinghouse Electric Com
pany at Manchester, England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
The Gore Charges.

McAlester, Okla, Aug. 10.-The
congressional committee investigating
the bribery charges brought by
Senator Gore, has shown its willing
ness to get out and tramp through the
dust, if such action is necessary. to
learn all that is to be learned regarding
the Indian land affairs Of Oklahoma.
Jacob L. Hamon, whom Senator
Gore accuses of offering him S50, 900
bride in connection with the McNlurray
in the Indian land contracts on the
stand before the congressional investi-
eating committee, ielay testified that
Congressman Creager, OF Oklahoma
made what he considered a direct re-
quest of J, F. McMurray for 1000
Creaeer had testified that Hamon
improperly approached" him.
Hamon requested that Creager be
called and asked as to whether he did
not solicit large loans from McMurray.
He SAYS two witnesses will testify that
Creager took such action.
Hamon testified that he was in
Creagers office in Washington on June
2 when luncheon was suggested. Nc
Murray appeared when luncheon was
over, Creager suggested to McMurray
that he needed $1,000, badly in his
campaign. Afterwards, Hamon said
he (Hamon) asked McMurray why he
did not let Creager have the $1,000
saving: "You have lots of money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
PETITION FOR HABEAs CORPUS.

The race riots caused by the Jcffries-
Johnson prize fight were suggested yes
terday by petition for writ of habeaS
corpus filed by two members of Troop
C, United States cavalry, stationed at
Fort Mycr, following the shooting OF
negro named Gray ON July IS. Thomas
]. Molyneaux and Clifford l.. Feldheim
are the petitioners. They ask that the
writ be directed to Warden Thos. Fl.
Mckee, OF the District Of Columbia
Jail, where they are yet confined.
They allege that the shooting OF Gray
was the result Of an attack made by
him and other negroes on them because
Of disagrecnients over the fight. Molly
neaux, it is related, was knocked down
and he then fired his revolver once.
The bullet struck Gray. it is alleged,
and the negro was removed to 4 hoSpi-
tai and they to jail. The negro, they
relate, has been declared to be out OF
danger Of death, but they are still held
in prison. They state that no charges
are pending against them and that no
charge can possibly be maintained
against Petitioner Fcldheim. because
he had nothing to dip with the shooting
of Gray
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
Floods in Japan.

Toxic, Aug. 10.-The floods. now
sweeping over the country, following
the heaviest rainfall in many years,
threaten to become one OF the greatest
disasters Japan has known. In Cen
trail Hondo province the rain fall is
increasing. and enough damage has
already been wrought. At Shidzueaka
near Yokohama, forty persons have
been drowned and more than zoe
houses have been destroyed. All over
Japan the rice crops have been de-
wasted. and as result, the price OF
rice on the exchange here in rising by
leaps and bounds.
The government is becoming alarmed
and taking measures to afford quick
relief. If the rice crop is destroyed
the empire will face another long period
Of hard times
The Tokaido Railway, the Central
highway of the empire, has sustained
the great damage OF all the railways
The tracks are everywhere inundated
and tunnels ana bridges have collapsed
by the score. The telegraph lines tt
many points are Frustrated, and it /:
impossible to ascertain details of the
disoS tpr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
ARRESTED AS A SUSPICIOUS
CHARACTER.

A young colored man, in charge OF
{. horse and buggy, appeared in the
northeastern section of the city yestcr-
day, and his suspicious action caused
the policc>to keep their eyes on him. The
darkey exhibited wound from pistol
ball but failed to tell the the circum-
stances in connection with his injury.
He had jug of whisky in the buggy
and told different tales concerning him
self to every one with whom he con-
yersed. He was finally taken in charge
as suspicious character by Officers
Garvey, Sampson and Talbot. 1t was
found that the horse and buggy be-
longed to veterinary surgeon who had
entrusted them TO the darkey. He
was brought before the Police Court
this morning when he gave his name as
Will Smith and said he came from Ma
nassass. He was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
DEATH OF John S. GREENE.

Mr.. John S. Greene, an old and we'll
known citizen, died at the Alexandra
Hospital Yesterday afternoon, after a
long illness. Mr.. Greene was born
in Alexandria over 70 years ago.
He was son Of the late Edward
Greene, president of the Manassas Gap
Railroad Company, now part OF tne
Southern Railway system. The dc
ceased was for many years employed
in the Southern Railway Company's
office. He was subsequently employed
bv w. A. Smoot & Co., and later as
bookkeeper for the E. ]. Miller Com
pany, dealers in queensware. While
connected with the latter company Mr..
Greene fell down an elevator shaft and
received injuries from which he never
fully recovered He is survived by
son-Edward Greene. end four sisters
Misses Jane R., Sallie S., Ursula c.,
and Eliza Greene. of Alexandria, and
a brother-Mai. w. S. Greene, OF Co
lumbus, Ga. Mr.. Greene was a Con-
federate veteran, having been mem
Der Of r. E. Lee Camp. The funeral
will take place tomo rrow morning from
St. Mary's Church, the services being
conducted by Rev. Father Kelley. The
pallbearers will be: Past Commanders
w. A. Smoot, P. F. German and q.
w. Ramsay, Adjutaut Chas. S: Taylor
and Messrs. M. Ahern and S. l.. Mon
roe. The mem bers of r. E. Lee Camp,
,,J,o will .ttend the funeral in uniform,
will meet at 81 north Washington
street tomorrow morning at S:oo
O'Clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
STATE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

The seventh annual session OF thc
Virginia State Farmers Institute nes""
in Petersburg yesterday in the Academy
of Music. There are about SUI farmers
present, representing all sections OF l'.e
state. and some from West Flrgin'il
and North Carolina. The body VIII DC
in session three days.
Governor Mann delivered an address
on the advancement Of the agr'c'i.t'lra,
interests of the stale. tie Pfr"''''t !,
that within ten years the land values .,
the state would be quadrupled, ana l'id'
land would be the best heritage q iar II,
could bequeath to his children. Inc
governor declared his one amhlll"'' 70
be to advance the agricultural Interests
of the state, and that his adm'll's.r1-
ton should be devoted to thai emu.
The agricultural output OF the state 'e''
wears ago was SS7 900, 900. Last year
it was $3.50, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
OFFICIAL.
COMMON COUNCIL.

Alta called meeting of the Common
Council Of the city of Alexandria, Va,
held August .. 1910, there were present
Hubert Snowden. Esq, President, and
MrSsrs. Brill Bladder, Birrell, Hellmuth,
Harrison. Uhler, Marshall and Spinks.
The President stated that the object OF
the meeting was to consider report
from the joint Committee on Public
Property and Finance.
The Joint Committee on Public Prop
crry and Finance reported, recommends
ing that improvements be made TO Tie
city Jail according to plans and spcciii-
cations prepared by the City Engineer,
and that ten thousand dollars (S10O0O) be
appropriated for the Improvements.
The Chair ruled that the appropriation
could not be made on the night Of it's in
PRODUCTION. and upon motion the report
was laid on the table.
a resolution by Mr. Brill that when
council adiourns tonight it be to meet
on Thursday night, August II, at eight
O'Clock. to consider the report OF the
Joint Committee on Public Property and
Finance for improvements TO the city
Jail. was passed.
The board then adjourned.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President.
TEsTE: DANIEL II. STANsBuRY. Clerk Z. Z
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
w r. T TT

Yesterday the Lorton Camp Meeting
was in charge of the Alexandria W. {,
L. U. and very pleasant and profit
able day was spent Addresses were
made by Rev. DR.. Holmes, OF this city,
Rev. G. Sydenstryker, Of Occoquan,
and Rev. Hydiate, OF Lorton. DIR.
Holmes lecture was declared the best
ever delivered on the subject in that
locality. Solos and readings were
much enjoyed. Mrs. Matthews, oil
this city, presented the working OF the
w. C. T. u. and asked for members,
after which a very promising union
was organized with Miss Eva Duvall
president and Mrs. Elsie Narrower cor
responding secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
Empress Taitu's Flight.

Berlin, Aug. 10.-Dispatches today
from Ads Abcha say that Empress
Taitu, of Abyssiuia, recently attempted
flight from the capital, disguised in
male attire. She was captured on the
outskirts ofthe capital, and forcibly re-
turned to the palace.
1t was Taitn'S intention to seek refuge
with her brother, Ras Oils, who is gov
ernor and practically the independent
ruler of the Southern provinces Of
Abyssinia.
She is suspected of designs on the life
OF Lid Jessau, the boy Emperor, who
has recently assembled the throne in
place of the decrepit Monelik, and is
the object of bitter hatred on the part
of the present predominant party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
New York stock Market.

New York, Aug. 10.-The stock
market continued active and strong in
the early dealings today, many issues
making substantial gains over the adj
vanccS yesterday.
There was 4 reactionary tendency
after the first few minutes and at the
first hour prices Of the leading issues
generally showed declines OF point or
more from the highest of the morning.
After rcccssions noted in the early
forenoon the market developed a
harder tone and after midday some re.
covcries were noted fin the important
issues.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
POLICE COURT.
Iol<lSL SoONA'
Justice II. B. Cation presidlng.l

Justice II. B. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
Claude Jackson and Frank William
son, charged with trespassing upon the
property of Agnus King, were fined
$5 each.
Will Smith, arrested as suspicious
character, was dismissed.
Agnes Holmes, colored, charged
with assaultiug John Washington. col
ored, was dismissed, the complainant
failing to appear.
Barbara Waters, charged with dis
orderly conduct was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Fitzgerald Council, Knights Of
Columbus, will meet tonight.
There were showers of rain at in
tervals up to noon today but IN the
afternoon fair weather prevailed.
The police have been requested to
keep a lookout for A. w. Murray, who
is missing from his home in Cambridge,
Mass.
At the meeting of the Fairfax Apart
ment House Company held on Monday
night Mr.. T. C. Smith, and not Mr.. G..
C. Lcadbeater, was elected vice presl-
dent Mr.. Lcadbeater was elected
secretary and treasurer.
Edward Trust, colored, eighteen
years old, employed at the Southern
Railway roundhouse, had his foot
badly mashed while at work last night.
He was conveyed TO the Alexandria
Hospital, where his injuries were
dressed.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Devilcd Crabs 1T Spinlls's Gale, Prince
and ROYAL streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
FUNERALS.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary H..
Waddey took place this afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev.
w. +. Watson and the interment was
made in Union cemetery.
The remains of John f. Bailey, who
died at the Alexandria Hospital Mon
day night, were today forwarded by
w. Domaine d Son to Bushrood
wharf, St. Mary's county, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
MISSIONARY SERVICE.

The parting service for those who are
going to the mission field was held in
the Episcopal Church mission house in
New York today. when an address was
delivered by Bishop A. S. Lloyd, OF
this city. Those going to the mission
ary field from the Episcopal Theologi-
cal Seminary near this city are Rev
erends r. A. Goodwin jr., I. X. Nelson
and III. S. Osburn. They left New
York shortly after the service for Van
couver whence they will sail next week
for China.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
Postoffice Safe Dynamitsd.

Cambridge, o., Aug. 10.-Yeggmen
dynamited the safe in the postoffice at
Byesville, seven miles south Of here,
early today, and secured $500 in cash
and 81, 200 in stamps. The cracksnIen
stole an automobile from the garage Of
Arthur Hoopman, but abandoned the
machine near here and stole a horse
and rig. Bloodhounds are on the trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
SUPPOSED MAD DOG.

Some excitement was caused III the
Of Franklin and Column
bus streets this morning by 4 dog sup
posed to be suffering from hydrophobia.
Several shots were fired ut the animal,
some OF which took effect, but the dog
ran in the direction Of Hunting creek
and made its escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
DIVORCE SUIT.

Lulu Z. Bentley yesterday in the
Supreme Court of the District OF Co
lumbia instituted proceedings for an
absolute divorce from John d. Bentley:
The Bentleys were married in Alexan
dria, July IA, 1903, and she says ne
deserted her two years later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10

The Vinegar Hill baseball team has
reorganized under the name OF the
Blue Star. Yesterday they played TWO
games, winning in both, the first with
the Tunnel Towns, by the score OF ~
to 8. and the other with the Corpora
ton bows blythe score Of 9 to 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10

Shoes less than half price-2oO pairs
Misses Shoes that cost to manufacture
Al so and s1.75, and sold at $500 and
$3.50, will be sacrificed at CSC per pair.
John A, Marshall & Bro, 422 KING
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
RIVER NOTES.

The ram katahdin, in tow OF a tug
boat passed down the river this morn
ing.
The steamer Dennis Simmons from
Williamson, n. c., with lumber to
Henry K. Field & Company has ar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
DIED

Entered into rest Tuesday afternoon.
August 8. JOHN S. GREENE, son Of the
late Edward and Ann Greene. Funeral
from st. Mary s Church tomorrow Thurs
day. morning at 9 o'clock. Friends of
the family invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight. Wednes-
day unsettled, probably followed by
showers: not much change in tempera-
ture: light variable winds, becoming
southerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
COMMON COUNCIL.

A called meeting of the lower board
of Council was held last night to con-
slider the matter OF making GER
tain repairs to tllecily iail There were
ten members present, when council
came to order ut S o'clock.
The president stated the object OF
the meeting and said that under the law
he had issued the call at the request Of
the Joint committee on finance and pub
lie property.
The clerk then read the resolution
offered by the joint committee appro-
priating $4,000 for this work.
Mr.. Marshall made q statement in
which lie reviewed the efforts OF his
committee to have this work done.
He hoped that the work would be done
at once Us the price OF steel was all
vancing and if delayed the cost might
be greater. ;,
The chair agreed with Mr.. Marshall
that this work was very necessary and
that the expenditure Of $4,000 would
give the city safe and modern jail
However, under the law no appropria-
ton of 81 900 or more could be passed
at the meeting at which it is first intro
duced. He read the law under which
he based his decision.
1t was decided to let the matter lie
over until the next meeting and council
then adjourned to meet Thursday
night.
Mr.. Marshall said that the plans
practically adopted by the committee
provide for steel cells within the pres
ent Jail walls, with arrangements for
the segregation of the races and the
sexes, as well as separate compartments
for Juveniles, tuberculosis prisoners,
and those suffering from contagious
diseases. The cells will be in two tiers,
with capacity of 80 prisoners, and
will be constructed of tool, saw, and
drill proof steel. The doors to the cor
ridors will be mobproof, and the latest
arrangement for locking and unlocking
the cells, surveillance, ventilation,
heating and other conveniences will be
installed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10

Swan Bros.
Unusual Remnant Sale
Thursday.
25c thin fancy mulls, yard........ 15c
15c fancy crepes rs long rs they
last. Thursday ward. ......... sc
SOC cotton lap robes. each......... 35c
One piece pink china silk slight
ly damaged, Legular soc quail
ity, remnant price Thursday
| ward. observation-disclosures. ZOc
One piece regular roc white tat
feta silk, slightly soIed, rem
nant price Tharsday Yard. 37%c
81 linen lap robes, each ........." 75c
39c, Acc and roc telescopes,
Thursday, each.................. 29c
Misses SOC MILDLY blouscs, each SOC
Misses 75c MILDLY blouses, each SOC
Misses 81 MILDLY blouses, each 69c
Misses 81 MILDLY blouse suits,
each. ................... 69c
Ladies 81 percale dress skirts,
! each Observation-Disclosures. O3c
Ladies SOC ribbed vests seconds
| cacl................... l9c
Ladies' 81 .9S Dutch collar waists
each ............. ................... 81. II
Ten dozen ladies' muslin corset
covers, neatly trimmed, choice
Thursday each....... 15c
Chldren's SOC colored wash
dresses, Observation-Disclosures. SIC
Children's 25c straw hats ......... 19c
One 81. 80 Rattan suit case 5000. 81. IS
One 81 so travelling bag. .......... S2.9S
One lot white, black and fancy
ribbon, Thursday yard. &c
ST satcen waists Thursday. ..... G9c
81 white cannon cloth skirts...... 69c
81 black duck skirts, each. ....... G9c
81. 80 white cannon cloth skirts,
| each. Observation-Disclosures. JSc
Chidrcn's 81 blouse wash suits,
| Thursday Observation-Disclosures. bJc
One lot soc brassiers, Thursday 39c
81 summer porticrs, pair.......... 69c
81. 80 summer portiers, pair. Csc
50. 25 summer portiers, pair...... Sl.39
Ladies 50. 80 white lawn waists,
Observation-Disclosures. s1.75
19c colored haXons, yard.......... lac
Ladies 81 IS wash suits. ......... S1.9S
Ladies So 80 wash suits. each... -, %
Ladies' SO. 9S wash suits. each... 50 90
Ladies 81 9S wash suits, cach... So. 30
20c white madras, Thursday yd. loo
Ice white check muslin. yard. nc
12Lc long cloth yard...... &c
1910 white persian lawn. &c
10c dress ginghams, remnants. Sc
12%c seersucker yard ............. &c
25c fancy poplins, yard............ 19c
15c white madras, yard........... lie
25c white madras, yard........... lSc
15c linen suiting, yard. ........... l0c
19c fancy galatea, yard .......... lac
10c fancy madras, yard............ SC
1910 percale, SO inches, yard :. &c
IL apron Bingham, yard ........... &c
15c white lawn, So inches, yard. &c
1910 dress Bingham, remnants &c
15c fancy poplin yard. lie
1910 fancy galatea, yard &c
12%c white madras, yard....... 10c
One ladies 81 % blue wash suit
slightly soiled and faded Thurs
day ......................... S1.25
One lot ladies lawn kimonos,
each................. ............... 13c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and $500; your choice, 1924. Sec
our windows. j. A, Marshall 4 Bro,
Az King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10

If your liver is sluggish and out of
tone and you feel dull, bilious, consti-
pated, take a dose Of Chamberlain g
Stomach and Liver tablets tonight be-
fore retiring and you will feel all right
in the morning. Sold by w. F,
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at 5O7 and sets 7:03
High water 1T II 81 a. m. and LIS p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10

100 pair ladies fine shoe worth $S.5Os
and $4.00. They are our best makes.
but 3 little off as to style, SO cents,
j, A. Marshall 4 Rre,, 422 King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
DRY GOODS.

This was an extraordinary piece OF
luck We secured 30 dozen Fine Cam
brio Petticoats at a very great conces-
sion in price from leading manufac-
turer. These are made Of a very fine
quality cambria, and have umbrella
rutfle, trimmed with fine embroidery
and clusters of pin tucks. There are
about a dozen different styles from
which you can select. They come ln
all lengths, and are cut full regular
width. The actual worth OF these
skirts is 80; but through this extraor-
binary purchase We are able to offer
you a wonderful bargain QQN
while the so dozen last-at wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-10
LANSBURGH ( BRO.
42O-42e Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. D. G..

TOR REFT.-A ten room HOUSEWIFE
i bath, at ll23 Duke street: rent cheap
TO good tenant Apply to Mrs. JASlES
SMITH. lis south Alfred street
augI I've
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1910-07-28
DRY BUCK FOREST IN
FLAMES
Large Area of Valuable Tim
Der on Summit Being
Consumed

These are busy and hazardous
times for Uncle Sans forest ran
gers. The forests are dry as tin
der and they are full of campers
who have left the valley TO seek
cool retreats beneath the pines.
Throughout the entire timber belt
from Montana to the coast fires are
raging and the damage runs up in
20 the millions of dollars.
Within 35 miles of Emmett three
fierce fires are raging. Word was
received Monday at the offices of
the forest service here that on Dry
Buck a fire was raging on Soldier
creek and spreading rapidly. Super
visor Mains left Monday night
with a force of men to assist the
settlers in checking the flames,
which have already devastated a
large area, and fears are entertain
ed for the homes of settlers and
sawmills On Shafer and Grimes
creek there are two bad fires in
timber belonging to the state. There
is also another fire on Meadows
creek east of Idaho City.