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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. %

LITTLE DoRR1r" is dead. Mrs.
Georgianna Hayman, who claimed to
be the original OF that famous charac-
ter OF Dickens, has passed away at South
sea. England, at the age OF eighty-one.
Her father, solicitor, was a close
personal friend of Dickens, who fire.
quently visited him at his home IN
Westminster Bridge Road, London,
and so became acquainted with Mrs,
Hayman, then Miss Bridges, girl IN
her teens. She used to wear red shoes,
and one day in hurrying to summon
medical aid for q member Of the fam
ily she lost one Of the shoes, an Incl
dent which Dickens used in the book.
Mrs. Hayman's brother was the orig
inal Tiny Tim. As little fellow he
was very fond of initiating tight-rope
walker, and while doing this fell from
ratings outside the house. He was
impaled on a spike and became lame,
but preserved his natural cheerness III
spite Of the continual growth OF the
abscess on the leg, which ultimately
caused his death in hospital. he
was also in part the character study for
little Paul Dombey, and his sister,
Mrs. Mayman, was in part Paul's fos-
ter-mother. This is not the first claim
to have been the original of Little Dor
rift" AS the London Chronicle points
out in December, 1906, sale OF work
things was opened at lslington by
Mrs. Mary Ann Cooper, ninety-four-
year-old woman, who was widely adj
yertised as the original.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
ANXIETY In SPAIN.
One Hundred Demonstration Planned
for October 2-COunter Demonstra-
lions to be Held by the Anti-CleriCals.

London, Sept. 29.-"The Spanish
dynasty is in dire straits and will find
increasing difficulty in maintaining it,
self much longer"
The prophecy was telegraphed to
the London Telegraph by its Madrid
correspondent, who is conceded to be
the best posted authority on Spanish,
affairs in Europe. His dispatch is in
keeping with other alarming messages
today from Spain.
The Exchange Telegraph's cores
pendent says that the ministry has
been warned that more than 100 clerl-
cal demonstrations are being planned
for October 9, on the eve OF the as
sembling of the Cortes, for the pur-
pose of over-wing the government.
To offset the effect of these, the anti
clericals are ORIGINATING counter dem
onstrations, and it is considered inevi-
table that serious clashes will result
since the government announced that
it would not interfere with the pro-
church demonstrations.
Since the government announced
that it would not interfere with the
pro-church demonstrations, provided
the participants did not arm them
selves, the movement has gained i'm
mensely and indications now are that
fully 100000 people will take part
in the meetings Of October 2.
The entire military strength OF
Spain will be modified for any emer,
gency that may arise on the day Of
the demonstrations. Publicly, Prem
Ter Canaleias still processes the utmost
confidence in the ability OF the govern
ment to control the situation, but he
isnevertheless in almost constant com.
munication with the Minister OF War
and members OF the cabinet regarding
steps to be taken should be clerica
agitation reach the threatened magni
tude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
EXPLOSION ON A BATTLESHIP.
During Battle Practice a I2-inch Gun
Explodes on the Georgia-No One
was Injured.

During Battle Practice l2-inch Gun
Explodes on the Georgia-No One
was Injured.
On board the U. S. S. Georgia, at
sea, Southern Drill Grounds, by wire
less via Portsmouth, Va, Sept. %
Several members of the gun crew in
the forward turret we're stunned today
by the bursting OF the muzzle OF the
great twelve-inch gun on the left side
OF the turret.
The monster gun had been fired as
the first shot in today's battle practice,
when with roar that shook the ship to
the engine rooms, the big barrel let 60.
There was great excitement for sew
eral minutes following the accident,
before the word could be passed around
that no one was killed and that there
was no further danger. The men be-
low decks and above conducted them
selves in admirable fashion.
The construction of the turret, which
is such that the men within we're well
protected from the full force OF the ex-
explosion, saved disaster that might
have cost several lives. The fumes
and bits of burning powder which
were swept into the turret by strong
head winds, made it difficult for
the men in the turret to make their
way to fresh air. But the stun
ned men were given quick assistance,
and in few moments all were found
to be safe.
The heavy barrel OF the gun, be
yond the big jacket was shattered.
The breech end, with the jacket, was
not damaged. When the smoke
cleared away, the Jagged stub was re-
vealed extending from the turret.
The men evidently were unaffected
by the accident and were ready to
continue the practice as if nothing had
happened.
Fourteen were in the turret at the
time OF the accident and all were ready
to go back and handle the other gun
in the forward turrett.
Capt. w. L. Rodgers, in command
of the ship, however, will not attempt
to use the other gun in the forward
turret. In the remainder of the prac-
tice the Georgia will use her rear tnrret
and smaller guns.
1t was reported unofficially, after an
investigation had been made, that the
ship probably would be equipped with
new twelve-inch guns all around as
these now in use were made more than
ten years ago. Since then much i'm
proyement has been accomplished.
A new gun has been ordered for the
Georgia and will be installed before
November l, in order that she may
make the cruise with the rest OF the
fleet to the Mediterranean. Further
than going over the power records in
the department, no effort will be made
to ascertain the cause Of the explosion
as little or nothing could be learned
from what fragments remained OF the
gun.
Commander in Chief Schroeder also
reported that target practice will be
continued today, but progress has been
slow owing to the rough sea which
rendered boating difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

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

mittce adjourned until Monday.
Minister Calls Banquet Disgracetul
CarOUSal.

Chicago, Sept. 23.-That banquet,
over which Federal Judge Peter S.
Grosscup presided at the Elk moor Gulf
Club, was "disgraceful carousal, " is
the allegation of Rev. Thomas Quayle,
of Lake Forest.
The minister is secretary OF the Lake
County Law and Order League, says
the club violates the law by selling
iuuor to its members.
But it was Saturday nights dinner
that aroused the ire OF Rev. Quaylc
most. 1t had been advertised rs 4
fellowship banquet" and many OF
the most prominent men in Chicago
attended.
In his complaint Rev. Quayle asserts
that at the banquet many of the MEM
bers were in state OF intoXicatlOn,
some for the first time in their lives. "
He demands an investigation and pros
ecution OF the offenders.
Walter E. Carr, president Of the
club, says the stories which resulted in
the preachers charges were started by
discharged caddieS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

THE American Israclite" in the
current number says that among the
numerous explanations OF the term
-Four Hundred" usually applied tc
New York society, none has ever been
offered that fits without wrinkles
whereupon it suggest the following
solution: "Ahab, according to Kings
XII, summoned the four hundred
prophets to consult them about attack
ing the Syrians at Ramoth Gilead
Among them was Zedekiah, who struck
his rival, Micaiah, on the check be
cause the latter INDUCED i'll the frs
we'll authenticated case OF muck
raking;;' viz, stating that the four hun
dred' were inspired by a lying spirit
Thus does history repeat itself-mor(
or less accurately"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
PAYNE Defends Tariff.

Lyons, n. y, Sept. 23.-That the
Payne Aldrich tariff bill absolutely full
filled the promises Of the last rcpubli-
can platform for downward revision
and that it is an excellent law with
the possible exception Of the wool
schedule. was the defiant declaration
OF Serene E. Payne, one of its authors,
in speech here today. Among other
things he said THE law assigned by
the president has resulted in general
revision downward, and nothing will ever
make it appear otherwise. The Payne
law has turned deficit Of $50, 00O,0 900
into surplus OF s22, 100000 in the
first years operation. 1t is an easy
thing to say that the present tariff law
has increased the cost of living, but
it is impossible to prove it. On the
other hand on nearly every item
where We reduced the tariff or where
we left it the same, dealers have main
tanned the old price and some times
increased it. We reduced the tariff on
lumber from 50 to S1.25, and lumber
brings the same old price. We increased
the duty on shingles from 80 cents to
so cents and the price of shingles has
been lower than ever since the act be-
came law. We reduced the tariff on
nearly every article, and especially on
many OF the articles in the provision
line, and yet the price has gone up" "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Dnr Restores Child.

Patterson, N. j., Sept ga poodle
was responsible for 3-year-old George
Whitman being returned to his home
yesterday,
The little fellow wandered away
shortly after s o'clock. and about two
hours afterward a citizen picked him
up half mile from his home. The
dog was with the child and followed on
to police headquarters. George could
not tell his name or address, but it was
noticed that the dog had license tag
on its collar The license books show
ed the license to have been issued to
Mrs Mary Whitman, and policeman
was sent to the house where the child 5
mother was found almost frantic with
grief over the disappearance OF George.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
The President In Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Sept. %. -Prcsidcnt
Taft's programme today was filled
with seeing office seekers, old friends
and politicians, together with brief
visits to city institutions. The office
seekers claimed most Of the presidential
time.
1t is considered significant that the
administration will send Secretary
Nagel into Ohio to stump during tie
coming compaign in an effort to cfface
Governor Harmon from the political
horizon.
Wade Ellis, former assistant attorney
general, who resigned to become chair
man OF the Ohio republican executive
committee, said to-day he would not
accept a judgcship if rendered by
Taft. This sets ut rest the reports that
Ellis would be appointed to the Com
merce Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
SUICIDE.

Kissing his wife end babies goodbye
and telling them that he was going
over to a neighboring farm for few
hours, Frank Nichols, 35 years old.
left his home near Centerville, on War
renton road, early Monday morning
and that was the last that his family
saw him in life. Searching parties,
who went to look for Nicols after his
absence from home created alarm,
found his body hanging from the limb
OF a tree in the woods near his home at
late hour Tuesday night. Worry
over his finances is assigned rs the
cause OF the tragedy. In his pocket
was found a note in which he COM
planned of the dust.
DIR. Meredith, coroner of Prince
William county. who was on the scene
when the body was found, states that
authorities OF Fairfax county declared
that an inquest was unnecessary.
Nicols had recently bought the farm
and a payment is said to be due this
month"; and that he had failed to realize
funds from the sale OF property i'll Lou
doun county. This worry,it is believed,
drove him to suicide. A few days be-
fore the tragedy he asked his wife, what
she would do if he were to die, but
gave no hint of the impending tragedy
i Manassas Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Mayor Lost a $50 Panama Hat.

Pittsburg, Sept. 23.-Mayor Viii:
liam 4 Magee OF Pittsburg issued or
ders yesterday for a complete investi-
CATION OF the conduct OF certain police
officers on the night OF September
Is, when the officers are said to have
permitted the wanton destruction Of
straw hats, it being straw hat night
in Pittsburg. This is considered the
first move toward abolishing what
business men of Pittsburg have for
wears considered senseless proceeding,
that of smashing your neighbor' S
straw hat on September 10, if he be
unfortunate enough to wear one.
Mayor Magee was himself victim OF
straw hat night" antics, losing his
800 Psuama,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
The Illinois Republican.

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

st. James, l.. L., Sept. 23.-That a
throat specialist was in attendance on
Mayor Gaynor, prepared to operate to
remove the bullet which is lodged in
his throat, was positively denied at the
home Of the mayor here today. 1t was
also said that the rumor, widely circu-
lated in New York that the mayor had
suffered serious relapse and was i'll
danger was utterly unfoundcd.
The mayor is going to help Mel,
Smith shuck his corn this afternoon, "
said Mrs. Gaynor. He is doing
nicely and l cannot understand where
these stories originate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Gets Three Months In Jail,

Phil delplia, Sept. 23.-Pleading
guilty. 10 charge of selling oleomar-
garine as butter, John Simpson, OF
1921 Arch street, storekeeper, was
Yesterday fined 81 and sentenced to
three months in the county prison by
Judge Mcpherson in the United States
district courC.
Government agents charged that
Simpson violated the national pure food
and drugs act by not paying the special
tax on oleomargarine and by wrapping
it in plain packages instead OF using
the stamped boxes, as called for by the
statue. BY SO doing, they testified, he
palnled off the oleomargarine for butter,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Audience to BIS Packed.

Albany, n. y, Sept. 2S.-Theodore
Roosevelt is promised 4 novelty next
week at the Saratoga convention, when
the prospects are that for once he will
address an audience purposely packed
10 prevent favorable demonstration.
Plans were today completed for spec
al train to carry 1000 followers OF
William Barnes, jr., to Saratoga. These
rooters will be scattered through the
galleries with instructions to whoop itup
for the Albany boss and stop any ova-
ion which may be started in favor OF
Roosevelt or his ideas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Urges Use of Convict For White Plague
Test.

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

route to Milan and Later is the Vic
tim Of What May Prove Fatal Ac-
cident-A Twenty thousand dollar
Prize Offered the Aviator.
Brieg. Switzerland, Sept. 23.-Georgc
Chavez, the Peruvian aviator, flew in
his monoplane over the Simplon Pass
today. en- route to Milan, Italy, 70 miles
away. He passed the Simplon Kuhn
ut | AS, with the indications that, de-
spite bad weather and adverse winds,
he would complete the flight. The
pass is 1000 feet high.
Today's was the fourth attempt
Chavez had made to fly over the Sim
plon Pass.
The course to Milan is over Lake
Masgiore and was marked by smoking
fires. \ $4,000 prize awaits Chavez
If he reaches Milan.
Milan, Sept. 23.-Chavez reached
Domodossola, so miles from Brieg, and
we'll over to the Italian side Of the Alps.
He was flying at an altitude OF only
! 900 feet when he reached DomoGos-
sofa
Milan, Sept. 2S.-After successful
flight over the Alps and the crossing OF
the Smplon Pass, 1000 feet high,
Aviator George Chavez, a Peruvian,
was dangerously injured today near
Domodossola, about thirty miles from
Brieg. Switzerland, the starting point.
Chavez lost control Of his monoplane
through the benumbing OF his hands
from the extreme cold. He was flying
at a height of from 5000 to 5000 feet
at the time, and the machine dashed to
earth at q terrific speed.
1t looked as though Chavez would be
dashed to pieces, and those who witness
cd the rocket-like descent Of the mono
plane cried out in horror. When with
in 200 feet of the ground, Chavez, as
though by miracle, regaiped partial
control Of the machine and prevented
its being dashed To pieces. AS 1T was,
the machine struck the ground with
terrific force, and Chavez sustained a
broken left leg, while his right thigh
was severely cut and bruised. He was
taken to hospital in Domodossola,
where it is feared his injuries may
prove fatal.
Chavez's aeroplane was reduced to
splinters. When he regained con-
seriousness, he said that he was frozen
by the low temperature encountered in
crossing the pass. He didn't know
how helpless he really was until he at
tempted to manipulate his machine
while approaching Demodossola.
Chavcs was in the air 40 minutes.
PaiIetti, - French aviator, and Henry
Weymann, the American, followed
Chavez. Palctti, succeeded in
making much better flight than
Chavez, reaching Stresa on Lake Mag,
giore, % miles beyond Domodossola,
in safety.
Weymann, however, was forced to
descend at 1:16 after he bad been in
the ARA few minutes.
Pailctti came within 25 miles oil
reaching Milan, the objective point OF
the aviators, rs they were contesting fol
the so, 900 offered for q flight over the
/ Alps from Brieg to Milan.
Pailctti and Weyn,ann were both
| favored with better weather than
Chavez encountered and the latter's
daring in rising in the face of strong
wind, was chcered By several thousand
| spectators. Pailctti was also in bad
shape when he reached Stresa, He hac
to be lifted from his machine.
Pailctti announced that as soon as
he had rested awhile, he would resume
his voyage. The rest OF the route pre-
sents no unusual obstacles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23

STATISTICS report that in ten years
e,771, $40 immigrants have come into
the United States, multitude equal tc
the combined population Of all New
England and two of the Middle States.
Possibly the majority OF them are valu-
able acquisitions to the nation. But
we fear that among them are million
or two reasons for greater strctncss IN
our immigration laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
Niagara Pool Loses Grip.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept. 29.-
For the first time, so far as known,
the waters at the foot OF the American
falls, which usually suck downward
and long hold in deep-lying whirlpools
whatever comes to them, eventually
relasing it far down the river, Wednes.
day night cast upon the shore neal
the base of the fails the body Of man.
Marks on the clothing, which was
complete except for coat, indicate
that the body was that OF W. A.
Magill, OF Belfast, Ireland. The man
was apparently 35 years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-23
The Suicide of Il. VS. Yates.

Cleveland, O., Sept. 23.-lnqueSt
into the suicide OF B. w. Yates, wealthy
Detroit business man, who hanged
himself in the county Jail yesterday
after he had shot and seriously wounded
Mrs. Ida Singer, during quarrel at
Whites Road House, was scheduled to
begin at 10 clock this morning. Cor
ner Roesger announced that ne would
attempt to establish motive for the
suicide other than the shooting of Mrs.
Singer. Yates body was shipped to
Brantford, Ont, early today.