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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Famine In Siberia.

St. Petersburg, July 13.-The famine
i'm extensive districts Of Siberia, notably
in the provinces Of Tobolsk, Semyala-
tinsk and Yenisseck, is growing steadily
worse, owing to the insufficient crops
of this year. The summer crops will
fall far short Of the actual requirements
Of the countryside. The principal
sufferers will be the many thousand
political exiles who have been practi-
caIly imprisoned in Siberia from Euro
pean Russia for disagreeing with the
prevalent political methods Of the cars
government.
The local authorities are taking
measures to aid the inhabitants, but
are leaving the political prisoners TO
their fate, which means that hundreds
of them will perish of hunger. During
the Siberian famine of 1900, hundreds
and even thousands OF the political
exiles died of starvation and the govern
ment made no effort to give them
succOr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 10

On a hot night last week three men
OF the Salvation Army, one with cor
net and the others carrying hymn
books. stationed themselves at Broad
way and 10Th street, New York, and
exhorted people who passed to stop
and Join the service Of song. 1t seemed
to be a difficult task, but after many
appeals small crowd gathered and
nearly all Joined in the singing. Pres
emily the leader said Now we want
all the children to join in the next
hymn, My Country, IT'S of Thee, fer
they all know that" The cornet played
a chord or two and then the hymn was
sung with a vim and 60 that seemed to
nlease the leader Some one in the
group, which by that time had grown
quite large, said: 1--WE all know the
national hymn" Not yours, though
said a man who had been singing lust
ily. holding his cap in his hand. I've
been singing God Save the King. "
And l." said another, younger, man,
"sang Hell Dir i'm Sieger Kranz'-it's
a good song, but you have no patent
on it." The discussion which followed
threatened for few moments TO dis
rupt the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
The CastIne Raised.

Provinceton, Mass, July I3.-The
gunboat Castine which was beached
today to prevent her sinking after
she had been struck by the sub
marine Bonita was got of at high tide
today under her own steam.
Conveyed by the naval tug Ivan,
the Castine steamed into Provincetown
harhor and anchored at her regular
anchorage.
The Castine was taking water freely
but men al the pumps were able to
keep up with the thrush OF water, al
though it was noticeable that her bow
was foot or more lower in the water
than her stern. Temporary repairs will
be made here and then the Castine will
proceed to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

At a regular meeting of the Board OF
Aldermen of the city OF Alexandra, va.
held July IL, 1870 there were present:
J. X. y. Curtin, esq, President, and
Messrs. Hill, Marbury, Ballenger, Field,
Fitzgerald and Summers.
The report of the Committee on Streets
recommending appropriation OF 5000
for the continuation of the sewer in the
northwestern section of the city re-
ceived from the Common Council June
y, 1910, and laid over. was concurred i'm
by a unanimous vote.
The report OF the same committee rec
ommending an appropriation of 81 AGO
for improving Alfred street, between
Prince and Duke, received from the
Common Council June IS, 1910, was CON
CURED i'm by a unanimous vote
The following were receiysd from the
Common Council and their action con-
Cured in by unanimous votes:
A recommendation Of the Committee
on Public Property for an additional ap.
preparation of So for the completion OF
painting at the Columbia engine house.
Report of the Committee on Streets
recommending the granting of the petit
ton of William Desmond for permission
to rebuild frame addition to the rear of
house No. 507 Queen street.
Resolution apprOpriating S225 for GER
tain repair work and improvements at
the station house.
An ordinance to prohibit the exhibit
ing, displaying or showing in public in
the city of Alexandria, Va, of any pic
ture or pictures of any prize fight, spar
| ring contest or other pugilistic encoun-
ter, or of any meeting or conference for
the purpose of arranging for said fight,
contest or encounter.
Docnlntinn itraotfnn COuOpniftan ON
| Public Property to advertise for pro
posals for the erection of steel cells and
making certain alterations at the jail.
Resolution providing for the appoint
ment by The Mayor of a sanitary Officer
during the months Of July, August and
September and fixing salary of the same
Petition of G.. II. Ramey Il Son for
permission to build porch in the real
of house No. ll3 south Royal street,
Petition of Mary +. Fleming for per
mission to erect a tWo-story frame house
at the corner of Pendleton and Columbus
streets.
An ordinance fixing the salary of the
Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department
and making allowances for said officer
a bill of r. G.. Pullin, Sl0.9s, for sup
plies furnished the health department.
Resolution that when Council adjourn
ed it be without date.
Report Of the special committee ap
pointed to investigate the candle-powel
| of the electric lights furnished the city
Mr. AIarbury introduced the following
resolution, which was passed by unan
imous vote:
Resolved, That the Board of Aldermen
extends to Mr. j. X. n. Curtin its thanks
for the impartial manner in which he
has presided over the board during the
past three years and for the uniform
courtesy he has manifested on all occa
siOns.
The board then adjourned
j. II. n. CURTIN, President.
Teste: LUTHER III. THOMPSON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Yesterday was given up in Lynch
burg's Corporation Court to memorials
Of the late Senator John W. Daniel.
James S. Garrison, probably tn,
oldest person in Stafford county, dice
Monday at his home in Garrisonvillt
at the advanced age Of 80 years.
E. P. Hulce, aged sc years, re-
tired police captain and for Mint
months chief OF police of Richmond
died of heart disease at his home, neal
Lakeside Park, yesterday morning.
The Rural Life Conference convened
at the University OF Virginia today anC
will continue through Friday. A number
of distinguished men and educators will
take part in the instructions. Gov
Mann will speak on Friday.
Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant this
week to citizens Of this state OF the fol
lowing patents Oser b. Beard, Ra-
phine, fertilizer distributor; James H.
Clark, Richmond, bicycle attachment
Meyer Goldstein, Richmond, combined
interlinin and bust form; VIM. p
Moeller, Newport News, brewing.
The annual state convention OF the
Virginia State Veterinary Medical
Association will begin in Norfolk on
Friday and will be preceded by the an
nual meeting OF the tate Board Of
Veterinary Examiners on Thursday,
at which time a number Of candi.
dates for the practice of the profession
will be examined.
No changes were made yesterday in
the appointment of members OF the
Board Of Visitors to the Virginia School
for the Deaf and Blind at StauntOn
All three OF the present members whose
terms have expired were reappointed
by Governor Mann for the term of foul
years beginning July l, as follows
George w. Kinsey, !of Washington
Burnett Lewis, Of Richmond; Samuel
H. Miller Of Lynchburg.
While prospecting for coal about
four miles north Of Richmond a party
of workmen struck gas in large quanti-
ties yesterday and the result was a sud
den and terrific explosion which shook
the earth for some distance around.
The drilling machine =as almost com
pleteIy wrecked by the blast, and the
flames shot into the air 10 the height OF
about 100 feet. Two of the men work
ing over the opening were badly
burned. The gas was struck at depth
of 600 feet. The loss from wrecked
machinery is estimated at about $24,
600, and the gas is still burning at a
height Of over 80 feet.
The only noticeable feature Of the
first days session of the Virginia Phar-
maceutical Association, which began its
thirty-second annual convention at
Virginia Beach yesterday, was the
reference made to the election of DIR.
II. W. Wiley, the government pure
food expert, TO th3 presidency Of the
United States Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton. C. B. Fleet, of I.ynchhurg, sec
rotary OF the Virginia Association, who
was a delegate to the United States
Pharmaceutical Association, in his re-
port to the body, declared he regretted
very much that Dr. Wiley was elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
rupt the meeting.

THAT the Alsop process Of bleaching
-four is a violation Of the national pure
food law, which prohibits every form OF
adulteration, is the gist Of the verdict
rendered by the federal jury at Kansas
CITY Wednesday in the test case based
on shipment Of the ordinary white
-four from the Lexington Mill and
Elevator Company, Of Lexington, Neb.,
to a grocer of Castle, Mo. The govern
ment charged adulteratlon, because IN
the bleaching process nitrites and
nitrite-reacting material are used. The
defendants were also found guilty OF
misbranding, in having labeled the
shipment as fancy patent flour. Judge
Mcpherson ruled that it was not neceS-
sarv to show that poison was used
in the process, but only that a poison
GUS ingredient" was introduced, the
word being used in its qualitative and
not its cumulative sense. The Judge
very properly took the ground that
technicalities should not hold when the
lives Of thousands OF people are I'M
periled by poison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

The appropriation was made but thu
section OF the report directing the with
holding of 20 per cent Of the money
was dropped.
As this was the last regular meeting
of this Council President SnowdeI
thanked the members for their kind
ness and courtesy toward him as the
presiding officer and spoke of the eff
cient work done by Council and SAID
the city would miss the faithful efforts
of those who would not return in the
new Council.
On motion of Mr.. Leadbeater a rising
vote Of thanks was extended the retiring
chairman for the impartial manner in
which he had presided over Council and
for the promptness with which he had
dispatched business.
The chairman returned his thanks,
saying it was gratifying to him to find
that his acts as chairman were approved
Of by the members.
On motion of Mr.. Burke vote OF
thanks was also extended to Vice Presi-
dent Uhler and Clerk Stansbury.
Council then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Suicide Pact.

New York, July 13.-What was at
first thought to have been an attempted
murder by burglars today developed
into strange suicide pact, in which
the man failed to keep his part Of the
agreement. When Mrs. Antoinette
Skoor> was found in her room, suffer
ing from mortal wounds inflicted by
three revolver shots, she told the police
she had been shot by burglars Later
her husband found letters written by
Casimig Malski which indicated that
Malski had shot the woman. The man
was arrested and admitted that he fired
the shots. adding that he had attempted
to- XIII himself, but that the bullets
went Wild
According to the story Malski told
the police, and the letters ne wrote.
h, and the woman had loved each other
i'm Austria. Her marriage separated
them. When they met here their love
was renewed Malski and the woman
they agreed that they could not be
together long as the ywere alive, but
could live together forever in eternity,
whereupon he shot her and tried to kill
himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

INAnote on The possibility OF de-
stroying towns and wiping out armies
by dropping explosives from the sky,
the Law Journal, Of Londm, recalls
that at the first peace conference,
in 1899, the representatives OF all the
participating nations, save Great Britain
Italy and Japan, signed a convention
prohibiting for five years the discharge
OF projectiles and explosives from
balloons or by other similar methods.
At the second conference, in 1907,
when it was proposed to renew the pro-
hibition till the next peace conference,
a remarkable change in international
opinion was manifested. Twenty-seycn
nations, including Great Britain, ratified
the convention; seventeen, including
France, Germany and Russia, abstalned.
1T would seem, therefore, says the
Journal, that either humanitarian
ideas are declining or that the abstain
ing powers had not clearly before them
the horrors which unrestricted aerial
warfare would involve for innocent pri-
waite subjects; and it may be hoped
that at the next peace conference the
advance of mans control over the air
and the consequent advance OF the air
ship as an instrument of war will in
duce unanimity upon proposal TO re-
new the existing convention"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
MYstreriOus Death.

Chester, Pa, July 19.-Col. Silas C.
Comfort, professor Of engineering at
the Pennsylvania Military College, was
found dead in Crum Greek, at Lieper-
Vile, early today. His right cheek was
bruised, and his face and hands covered
with blood. The authorities have not
yet decided whether it is case OF suicide
or whether he fell into the stream by
accident.
Col. Comfort had recently been
elected consulting engineer to prepare
plans and specifications for half a mil
lion dollars worth Of improvements to
be made here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

Everett, Mass, July 13.-John Nc
Gonigle, a teamster, is believed to
have been killed and number Of fire
men were injured wlen fire works in
the National Fire Works Company
here exploded today. Fire followed
which destroyed a number Of small
houses causing a loss that will exceed
$25, 900. McGonigle was driving past
the store when the explosion took
place and his horse and wagon were
blown many feet.
1t was later learned that no one was
killed by the explosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
New York stock MARKET,

New York, July Recovering of shorts
caused prices to rise at the opening OF
the stock market today and at the end OF
a. minutes the list was one of two points
above yesterday close,
Bears forced sharp reaction after the
initial gains but the losses were quickly
recovered and the entire list displayed a
hour.
There was little feature i'm the last half
of the forenoon, prices being well main
timed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Trouble Anticipated in spain.

Madrid, July 12.-That the Spanish
government anticipates as bloody a
revolution as that which went on in
Spain during the long battles around
Melilla is indicated today by the thou
sands of troops that arc being maSsed
In Valencia.
There are rumors current IN hlgh
circles here today that government
spies have discovered evidences OF a
most dangerous revolutionary plot in
Barcelona.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
The facts about the latest Ohio lynch

THE facts about the latest Ohio lynch
ing are coming out, Judge Seward,
who has summoned a special grand
Jury to investigate the affair. says.
This city has been for years in the
hands of law-breakers, and the high
officials of the city and county have
openly connived at violations OF law
and have defed the courts. ~ That
statement explains the lynchine. ihc
governor has suspended the mayor
under an anti-mob law passed ut the
list session OF the legislature, aud it
looks AS if lynching in the president S
State would be made questionable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

The July number of the Southern
Planter has been received from its pub
fishers in Richmond. Amongthe con-
tents are interesting articles on work
for the month; curing cow-pea hay;
lime and phosphate rock; fruit expert
ment stations, apple and pear diseases
and how to cure them; feeding cotton
seed products to cattle; sheep in the
south; the Holstein COW; sports in
chicken breeding; horse breeding, DC,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Rail Refused.

Newark, o., July 13.-Anxiety was
caused today by the refusal Of bail to
10 persons charged with being in the
mob that lynched a detective last Fri
day. 1t was announced that the pris-
oners would be held for the grand jury
on charges Of first degree murder. The
ten persons come from every walk III
life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
uartie Granted a Divorce.

Pittsburg, July 13.- Augustus
Hartie, millionaire paper manufacture,
was this afternoon granted an absolute
divorce from his wife, Mary Kenny
Scott Hartie. Hartje was granted the
custody Of the son, Scott, aged H. and
the mother was given temporary
charge OF the daughter, Mary, aged 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

DISPATCHES from Berlin today show
that Germany is in the seaSaw stage.
The semi-official papers yesterday were
defiant and looked upon the Monroe doe
trine as a scarecrow. Today articles in
German newspapers, believed to be in
spired, are peaceful in tone and viz
tually acknowledge the position the
United States has always assumed in
respect TO the South American republics
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

While escorting King Albert OF Bel
GUM through the palaces at Versailles
today, Secretary Of Fine Arts Dujarnin
got his hand caught in the closing Of a
heavy door, smashing two OF his fingers
to such an extent that amputation will
probably be necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

Glance over the list Of High Grade
Shoes sold exclusively by us: J. & T.
Cousins, Queen Quality, Red Cross,
Under Shoe Co., N. Hess & Bro. (The
Hess, Taylor & Co. (Tailor Made
Brocton COOPERATIVE Co., Walk Over,
Regal, Excelsior Shoe Co., and many
Others. ]. A. Marshall e. Bro, 422
Kipg street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

Crowded with excarsionists bound
for the Orangemens celebration al
Windsor, Ont, a special Detroit United
Railway interurban car crashed into a
work train yesterday at Wilkes Cross
ing, near here. Sixty-four passengers
were injured, and it is reported that
eight OF them will die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
A SOMERSAULT.
Germany Suddenly Changes Her Atti-
tude Towards the United States.

Berlin, July 19.-Germany today
experienced a complete change of heart
regarding Americas attitude toward
her diplomatic relations with Central
and South American countries.
Yesterday and this morning those
newspapers which are known TO be
under the domination OF the Foreign
Office, and which print no diplomatic
news which is not sanctioned by the
highest officials Of the government, de-
cIared in harsh language that Germany
would never submit to American super
vision of her relations with those coun-
tries under the protection Of the Mon
roe doctrine.
This afternoons papers, known TO be
equally under the control of the Foreign
Office, take an entirely different tack,
declaring that Germany recognizes the
right OF the United States to maintain
her self-appointed guardianship over
Central and South American countries.
This morning, the Berliner Post, in
an inspired editorial, declared that
Germany did not care what America
thought of the kaiser's letter to Mad
riz, president Of Nicaragua. We are
not vassals Of the American president,
and shall do as We please" said the
editorial
The Berliner Zeitung, official govern
ment organ, in a similarly inspired
| al . - IN xro.
The German government does not
claim the right to maintain diplomatic
relations with Genital American coun
tries without the supervision Of the
American government"
This totally unexpected change OF
front on the part of the Foreign Office,
which one day shouted no super
vision, ]" and the next day admitted
Americas right to supervise, is scarcely
explainabe.
1t is but one Of the many instances
where the Foreign Office has turned
completely about.
The German foreign office this after
noon states that it had not authorized
any denial Of the contents of tle cable
gram sent yesterday regarding Ameri-
can supervision over German diplomacy
in Central and South America. The
cause Of the conflicting statements Of
yesterday was the absence from the
city Of Privy Councillor Hermann,
chief of the press department of the
| foreign Office. and the action OF his
subordination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Robt. f. Knox. Auctioneer

hODl. Il. hiDH. Aucliouttis
A UCTION SALE-By virtue of an
N order ofthe Corporation Court ofthe
city of Alexandra. Va. entered in the
SUIT Of James b. Patterson, petitioner,
lienor and bailee, VS.. Mr.. l.. Nj. Lloyd
Scott and Mrs. l.. NJ. Scott, debtors. peti-
ton TO enforce the lien of bailee under
section 1891 of the code of Virginia, the
undersigned on
TUESDAY,
the 2Gth day of July, 1910, at the bow 81
II o'clock a. m, will sell at public auc-
ton, for cash, on the premises, No. ia
south Fairfax street, known As Patter-
sons storage rooms, i'm the city of Alex
andria, Va, the following personal prop
erty and effects under said petition, to
wit:
% boxes of furniture and chattels.
crates Of goods.
lake.
gun and case
u barrels of goods
| basket.
child's chair.
black board.
bundle of rugs
ROBT Ii. COX. City Sergeant
jyl2, %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Episcopal High School

Near Alexandra. Va. FOR BOY.
The 72nd year opens SEPTEMBER %,
1910. Catalogue sent.
l.. NJ. BLACKBOARD. LII. D., Principal.
A. II. HOXTON. -. A..
jyl2 d-tw Pm Associate Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13
Premiums Raised.
[SpeciaI Dispatch TO the Gazette. ]

Especial Dispatch 20 The Gazette.I
Richmond, July 13.-Raising Of pre-
MUM rates on the bonds OF city Off
Gals anywhere from 100 to 500 per
cent, caused a protest to be made to
Mayor Richardson today that COM
bine of bonding companies has been
formed. The mayor suggested pro-
ceedings before the grand jury. 1t is
thought that other cities in the state are
likewise affected
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

Georgetown wheat Market.
Georgetown, d. c. July lS.-Wheat soa95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-13

l AM OFFERING FOR SALE EXTRA
FANCY
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-10-15
SOUND Advice.

Here is some sound advice from
the Parkersburg Dispatc h News: /.
There Is only one thing for RepuIi-
leans to do, the one thing which
really shows Republic anism. and
that Is to vote the entire Republican:
ticket from congressman to consta=
BILE. A man can not be true toAhia
own conscience who really believes
in Republican principles, and yes
votes the Democratic ticket. or any
part OF it. The one test OF party
loyalty IS voting When the voter
casts his ballot, II he. Is truly Re-
publican, that ballot must be q Re
publican ballot.
We most earnestly now, and as we
always heretofore have done. call on
every Republican voter in the state
to vote the Republican ticket ems
tire, and most especially the Repub7
lican legislative ticket.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-10-15
BIG meeting "
At Wyatt is Addressed by a
Nun1berof Republican
Speakers.

The people Of Wyatt turned out
enmasse last night to hear the Hon.
Charles E. Carigan and others speak
and the Two school rooms were pack
ed to sutocation. Not only the large
attendance but-also the enthusiasm
manifested Indicate what Eagle dis
trict intends to do this year.
George H.. Berry presided over the
meeting and Enthusiastically intro
duced the several speakers. A brass
band furnished music and the dem
onstration was al that any one could
desire.
The speakers Of the evening were
Mr.. Carrigan, Birk s. stathers, L. G..
Grille, Ira L. swlger, Frederick w.
Cunningham aud w G. Osborne. The
candidates are all very much pleased
with the enthusiastic reception given
them.