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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
ATTEMPT TO ROB A TRAIN.
Bandot Slain by Engineer After Des-
perate Duel-Robbers Failed to Secure

Bandot Slain by Engineer After Des-
perate Duel-Robbers Failed to Secure
Booty.
Colorado Springs, Colo. Sept. 2
The body of a train robber, slain by
Engineer Frank Stewart, of Colorado
Midland passenger train No. 8, in an
attempt to hold up that train at mid
night, was taken to Leadville early to-
day. simultaneously posses were sent
out from Florrisant andDivide to search
the mills for two companions Of the
bandit who fled when Stewart killed
him, after a desperate duel!e Engineer
Stewart was shot in the leg and is in q
serious condition from loss of blood.
The bandits failed to get any booty.
The attempted robbery occurred four
miles east OF Divide at midnight. Evil
IDENTIFY it was the intention to rob the
express car, which carried special
consignment of several thousand dol
lars. The train was tagged by one OF
the bandits, who pointed to a huge
boulder upon the track. Simultaneous
w. a second robber climbed over the
tender and fevelled two guns at the en-
CINE crew He ordered Stewart, and
the fireman, Paul Bachman, to stop
the train and get down. They did SO
and the three bandits marched them
back to the express car.
While two: Of the bandits started
firing along the sides OF the train to
prevent interference, the other de-
manded Stewart to call upon the ex-
press messeger TO open his car. As
he did so be ducked under the car as
if to escape and diverted the bandits
attention. Stewart picked up rock
and struck the bandit, in the face,
and then closed with him. He then
seized the robbers revolver and be-
gan beating him until he was certain
OF his death. Stewart is sure the man
was killed by his first blow with the
rock. AT the same time the other two
bandits fired at him, wounding him
in the ,cg.
The passengers and the rest Of the
train crew were aroused and started a
fusilade, accidentally wounding an
unknown tramp who was stealing 4
ride.
Despite his wound, Stewart was car
ricd back to lis cab and ran his train
four miles, until he met No. 4, on
which he was brought to Colorado
Springs.
Stewart was scmi-conscious when he
arrived here He was able to describe
the hoId-up wildly, however. He says
the man he shot was evidently Swedc,
as he spoke in u broken tongue. He
had the appearance Of Il laborer.
The others also looked like laborerS.
All three highwaymcn, he said, wore
crude DISCUSSES. consisting of gunny-
sacks wound around the head and over
the shoulders so rs TO obscure the lower
part Of the face.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
[ANSbURGH & BRO.
42O-42o Seventh Street.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
TEL:CRAPHIC BRisVITIES.

Twenty-six fresh cases Of cholera
and thirteen deaths were reported to-
day in Rome.
Louis A. and Angelo Celia and Sam
uel Adler. under indictment i'll Wash
ington for alleged violation of the
bucket shop law, today surrendered
themselves to United States Marshal
Hcnkel in New York. They gave bail
for their appearance on September ,,
when their demurrer to the order dl-
rccting their removal to Washington
W i'll be heard.
A dispatch from Manila says eleven
survivors from the Norwegian trawh'r
Bertha, wrecked off Barras Island,
while Ell route to Japan, arrived there
today aboard the steamer Germanla.
The Bertha was Il total loss.
Directors of the +. !. DUPONT de
Ncmours Powder Company, which is
being prosecuted by the government
on the charge Of violating the Sherman
antitrust law, has declared dividend
Of > per cent on lis common stock III
addition to an extra dividend OF 1 per
cent. The company is preparing to
issue about 5000, 900.
Fifty thousand Illinois coal miners
who have been on strike for five
months will in all probability return to
work Wednesday. II is estimated the
strike has cost the operators S20, 00O,-
900. The miners losses in wages will
aggregate several millions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
The Strike in Spain.

Madrid, Sept. 2.-Thc threat OF the
General Labor Federation in Bilbao
to make it's strike general throughout
Spain bids fair to be realized. The
strike in Saragossa has alarmed gov"
eminent officials. 1t is now practl-
cally certain that the strike will soon
include all OF the industrial centcrs,
especially Barcelona, where the revo-
lutionary spirit is more active than else
where in Spain.
Should the strike continue there Is
hope that the government will be able
to hold the strikers in check. There
are not enough dependable troops to
protect the larger cities. Rather than
invite a clash with n national move
ment. the more conservative leaders
are urging that the government re-
open negotiations for settlement.
The clericaIs are accused of goad-
ing on the strikers in the hope that a
general upheaval will check the anti
clerical policy OF the government.
saragossa, Sept. 2.-This city today
joined in the general strike movement
inaugurated in Bilbao "Wednesday.
All shops and factories are closed,
street car traffic is suspended and no
newspapers are published. The city
is tied up worse than it has been III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Woman at Mercy of Dogs.

Altoona, Pa, Sept. 1.-The timely
arrival OF a member Of the familyprob-
ably saved Katherine Seibcr, assistant
postmistress ut Bcllwocd. from being
severely bitten by two bulldogs yestcr-
day. Miss Seller had gone to the
home of Mrs. William Holiday to de-
liver n letter. She was afraid OF the
dogs, which were supposed to be BARN
less, and induced Howard Stone, 4 boy
TO accompany her. They had reached
The front porch, when the dogs attack
cd the girl. They sprang at her throat,
but she hurled them off and pressed her
face against the screen door for pro-
lection, The dogs then tore her skirt
and undergarmcnts and chewed the
heels OF her shoes until called off.
Miss Scibcr suffered from nervous
shock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Lingerie Did Double Duty.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-0ne of the most
remarkable instances Of pcnuriousncss
recorded in Il court document came to
light yesterday, when deputy clerk OF
the Superior Court, engaged in filing
papcrs in Il divorce suit, came across
the case of Mrs. Carrie Elizabeth Fer
man, against Christian p. Ferman.
Here is a sentence from the bill, which
only explains the case III part:
''Thc defendant was Of such an eco
nonical turn OF mind that he at times
insisted on wearing the underwear OF
your oratrix.
Judge Dupny heard the suit and in
questioning Mrs. Ferman she said that
her husband was SO stingy that he de-
prived her and her young daughter,
Mc'tie, Of sufficient food and clothing.
The parties to the suit are wr!l-known
in South Side circles. Since the wife
obtained her decree Of divorce she has
married one Of the department mana
gers in large storkyarns packing con
Germ. while the defendant ex-hrisband
has bclakcn himself to California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Messrs. Ballenger. Field, Ogden and

Messrs. Ballenger, Field, Ogden and
Summers.
The ninth, tenth and eleventh ballots
showed no variation. when Mr.. Brill
moved TO adjourn. The motion was lost.
Mr.. Hill nominated Mr. Marbury and
Mr.. Ballenger nominated Mr.. Field.
The twelfth ballot resulted: For Mr..
Marbury MeSsrS. Hill. Brill. Marbury
and Fitzgerald. For Mr.. Field ,Messrs.
Ballenger, Field, Ogden and Summers
The thirteenth. fourteenth. fifteenth,
sixteenth and seventeenth ballots result
ed rs the previous one, after which Mr..
Field withdrew his name and nomlnat-
ed Mr.. Summers.
The eighteenth ballot was as follows:
For MIR. Nfarbury. McSsrs. Hill, Brill.
Marbury and Fitzgerald. For Mr..
Summers, Nlessrs. Ballenger, Field, Os-
den and Summers.
The nineteenth and twenty ballots re-
suited as the eighteenth, when Mr.Sum-
mers Withdrew his name and MIR. Ogden
nominated Mr.. Field.
The twenty-frst ballot was rs follows:
For Mr.. Nlarbury, Messrs. Hill. Brill,
Marbury and Fitzgerald. For Mr..
Field, Messrs. Ballenger, Field, Ogden
and Summers.
The twenty second, twenty-third and
when Mr.. Marbury moved TO adjourn,
which motion was lost.
Mr.. Fitzgerald was then nominated III
place OF Mr.. Marbury. and the twenty
fifth ballot resulted: For Fitzgerald.
Messrs. Hill, Brill, Marbury and FitZ-
gerald. For Mr.. Field, Messrs. Bal
lenger, Field. Ogden and Summers.
The twenty-siXth ballot was taken with
the same result.
Mr.. Fitzgerald Withdrew his name,
when Mr.. Brill nominated Mr.. Hill. The
ballot resulted: For MIR.
Hill. Messrs. Hill, Brill, Marbury and
Fitzgerald-i. For Mr.. Field. Mcssrs.
Ballenger. Field. Ogden and Summers
Il.
The twenty-cighth. twenty-ninth,
thirtieth and thirticth-first ballots show
cd no change, and OH motion OF Mr..
Field the board took II recess until Tues
day, September 10. 1910. 1T clock p. m.
j. NJ. HILL. Vice President.
Tcste: Luther Fl. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
COLOSSAL STRIKE BREWING.
England About to Face Struggle BE
tween Capital and Labor.

London, Sept. 2.-The biggest capt.
tai and labor struggle England has ever
had is believed today to be brewing be-
tween the British railroads and their
employees.
The men have an organization IN
Guiding every branch of the railroad
service and the companies have recent
" effected sort of "gentlemen's agree
ment" binding upon every trunk line
and practically upon all the smaller
roads in the country. As a consequence
when the fight starts the entire strength
of the industry on each side will be IN
volyed. The discomfort OF the en-
ployes with their pay and working con-
djtions dates back TO 1907, when a
widespread strike was avertcd by lhe
efforts of Chancellor Lloyd-George,
then president OF the board OF trade
through whose influence COMBINATION
boards we're established to settle future
difficulties. The workmen assert That
these boards have fallen SO completely
under capitalistic influence that they
are now practically adjuncts OF the
railroads.
Recently there have been number
of strikes on individual lines, Dut
through lack OF cooperation among the
men, all have been called OFF on the
companies terms. The unionists de-
clare. however, that they will act IN
concert in the next struggle, having
been held back simply because their
leaders did not deem the time ripe Tor
general movement.
The unions are now drafting SET
OF demands, upon the inevitable IT,,
fusal of which general walkout VIII
be declared. The attitude OF the rall-
WAYS is set out in recent committee
report, stating that the whole of the
chief systems, together with the smaller
lines have entered into a defensive ana
offensive alliance for the safe guarding
of the shareholders interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Want a sympathetic Strike.

New York, Sept. 2.-As result OF
the manner in which the striking cloak
makers it is alleged have been handled
by the police, and due also in part to
the Injunction OF Justice Golf forbid
ding picketing, thousands OF union
workers in the clothing and textile
trades in this city are clamorlng today
for a general sympathetic strike. The
leaders are endcavoring to point out
the uselessncss Of such course. But
if general strike is pcrsistcntly de-
manded, the officials will probably be
forced to order a walkout in the allied
trades. -.
Wild excitement on the East Side
followed the arrest yesterday OF u men
and Is women, striking cloak makers
because OF their attempt TO parade on
Fifth avenue. When the news CIR
cuated that they had been all hned -
each. and in default OF cash sent to
Jail for three days, many workmcn
wanted to strike in sympathy ut once;
Several starving families it is SAID
will be cvicted today. In spite OF the
big strike fund, there is scarcely enough
to 90 around among such tremendous
number Of strikers, and the result Is
that most are pcnnilcss.
The release of the arrested strikers
Yesterday afternoon upon the payment
of fines by IN interested alderman
failed to appeasc the enraged unlonlsts.
Forty more striking garment workers
were arrested today and thrown into
cells on charges of violating Justice
Goff's Injunction regarding picketlng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02

NEBRASKA may soon go the anti
germ enthusiasts one better and decree
against the common drinking trough
for horses. The State Journal. OF
Lincoln. favors its Punishment on the
ground that the dreaded disease, CLAM
ders, is being communicated by the
public fountains. individual drink
ing cups for horses are the com
ing sanitary regulations, says The
Journal. THE drinking fountains
are to be abolished and every teamstcr
Obliged to carry an individual dish for
his horse"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
KILLED WIFE WITH A RAZOR.

With their daughter, Elizabeth, aged
eight years, looking on, George d.
Derry, aged Al years, yesterday after
noon murdered his wife, Wilhelmna
Derry, aged 33 years, in their home in
Wilmington, Del. by cutting her throat
with Il razor. Derry attempted to
escape, but was captured. Derry and
his wife quarrcled over a groccr's bill
contracted by the wife and for which
they had been sued. Derry had been
summoned by magistrate, but he
told his wife he would not respond.
She urged him to do so, ana then said
she w;ts going to look for another
house. Derry said he would go with
her, and she ordered him to stay away
from her. She was getting dressed at
the time, and Derry snatchcd up
razor from a washstand and almost cut
the woman's head from her body with
one stroke Tile daughter witnessed
the act, and her screams attracted other
people in the house, who notified the
police. When arrested Derry said his
wife had committed suicide, but later
he confessed and told about the muir
der, although he claimed he did not
intend to kill his wife. Derry was
formerly a oar inspector for the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, but was
discharged sometime ago for violating
the rIllps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. ,

ANOTHER scheme is put forward for
avoiding the plain and unmistakablc
duty Of this country concerning the
wreck of the Maine in the harbor oil
Havana. Several responsible contrac-
tors, who have proved their ability by
their achievements, have made plans
and proposals for raising the wreck
intact and floating or docking 1t, III
a short time, and ut = cost within the
limit OF the available funds. We have
not heard their proposals author
itatively condemned or even denounced
as impracticablc. But now we arc
told that army engineers favor not
raising but sinking the wreck. They
would raise it just cnouglt to permit
it to be dragged along below the sur
face to deep water in the Gull oil
Mexico, and would there let it sink to
; the bottom. Concerning this scheme
the New York Tribune says:
It ought to be clearly understood
that any such disposition OF the wreck
would be entirely unsatisfactory to
the American public and to the world
and would cast upon the doors OF 1t
an indelibIc rcproach.- Tins nation
wants the Maine raised, rs nearly IN
tact as possible. III order that It's
conditions may be seen by all men,
in order that all possible light may DC
thrown upon the origin and nature OIL
the catastrophe of 1898, in ordcr---as
we hope and expcct-that the con
tentions and reports OF our officers
concerning it may be proved correct,
but in order above all else and III
any contingency, that the good faith
and moral courage of the American
government and nation may be vln-
Dictated. There could be no disgrace
or dlshonor to the United States or
to its navy in the revelation-lf that
were to be made-~that the explosion
had been entirely internal. In de-
liberate and persistent suppression oil
the facts, or avoidance OF their eXpoSi-
ton, there would be a dishonor which
we would not willingly see America
incur. The wreck OF the Maine should
not be broken up or sunk, at least
until after it has been brought above
the surface OF the water and openly
displayed to the eyes Of The world:
And it should be thus raised and
displayed at the earliest possible date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02

THERE issanother unfortunate dead
lock in the Board Of Aldermen OF tins
city-the second in the last nine years,
and both caused by Il failure OF mt
jority of the members to vote for one
of their number to preside over them.
The balloting began shortly after noon
Yesterday, and after a dozen ballots had
been cast with no result, the Aldermen
adjourned until last night when thirty
one more futile attempts were made to
break the deadlock. each vote resulting
in the same tantalizing tie--four to
four. During the balloting all the
members save one OF the body were
voted for. When the clerk had about
reached his he plus ultra in the mono
tonous work OF calling the roll and re-
cording the votes, and the members
were growing hoarsc i'll answer to their
names, the Aldermen concluded TO take
a recess until the night of the Goth IN
slant. Fortunately nothing demanding
immediate consideration is before Coun-
Gil. and the deadlock has taken place
during the month that is generally a
part OF the summer recess. 1t Is
hoped that when the board meets again
some agreement will have been
reached by which 4 president shall
be elected forthwith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Murder Mystery.

Wheeling, w. Va, Sept. 1.-The
police OF this city and Benwood have y
murder mystery that is battling. Mill
men this morning found the body Of
man lying near the railroad tracks,
with tifty-odd stab wounds. The police
believe the murder is the work OF n
tlend in human form, for the upper
part of the body was literally cut to
ribbons. There are no marks OF identi
cation and the only thing the police
have to work on is new pair of shoes
and an Episcopalian hymnal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
will Question Rooseyelt's Republic
canism.

New York. Sept. 2.-The republi-
canism OF Theodore Roosevelt will
be questioned at the New York state
Republican convention should his fol
lowers insist in forcing IN issue over the
temporary craftsmanship, This was in
Dictated today 10y leaders Of the odd
guard" who said that it was entirely
possible that the state convention would
be asked 10 pass upon what constituted
Il republican so fur us Il delegate was
concerned. y
The final trump card" that the old
guard" forces hope to be able to use
before the state convention meets is
active support from President Taft.
They believe that the speeches OF
Roosevelt in the west and his studious
failure 70 mention the administration
in any way, is believed TO haze but one
Interpretation. that Roosevelt is anti
Taft and will he y candidate against
him for the republican nomination for
president in 1912. Mr.. Taft, they say,
cannot much longer remain silent and
whcu be does take 4 stand the Su-called
federal machinc''in this state will have
To work against Roosevelt This will
compel them to become avowcd allies
OF the old guard" leaders, and rs re-
suit Il combination may he formed that
will place the Roosevelt men in the
minority ut Saratoga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Women Struggle with HnrSIar.

Buffalo, n. y, Sept. after 4
hand TO hand struggle with Il burglar
whom they captured, Mrs. Oscar liaffa
and her l7-yearold daughter exercised
the feminine prcorgalivc and tainted.
The burglar entered the iIaifa home in
the absence OF the husband and father.
Mrs. Haffa, awakened by the noise,
crcpt up behind the intruder and threw
her arms around him, plnIOnIng HIM
fast. 4 struggle cnSucd. Mrs. Haffa's
daughter came to the rescue. The two
women were sitting upon him when the
police arrived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
New York stock Market.

New York, Sept. 2.-Trading at the
opening OF the stock market today was
fairly active and pressure was resumed
on the majority Of issues. Declines
ranging from 1-3 to II were recorded
in many issues, The market soon pre-
scented badly mixed up appearance.
Steel common sold down Bis from YET
terday's closing. During the last half
Of the forenoon the market vas dull,
with prices varying little from yester'
days close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
THE husband OF a woman caught by

THE husband Of a woman caught 10y
the customs officials trying to smngglc
Jewels into this country is quoted rs
saying: Ninety-nine out of every
hundred women bring i'll little
pieces OF jewelry as did Airs. Adriancc
is the opinion of people in our circle.
They do not intend to be smugglcrs. >
Here is great chance for IN amcnder
of the vocabulary. Cannot some
phrase be invented by which snug
slers who do not like to be classified
as such can be shifted into more
polite and felicitouS category?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-09-02
Deeper Waterways Association.

Providence, r. l., Sept 3.--lhe At
laHtic Deeper Waterways Association
wound up its official business with its
session this morning and for the rest
Of the day gave itself UP to the enjoy
mcnt OF the beauties Of Rhode Island
and an elaborate programme Of water
sports on Narragansctt Bay, following
a mammoth clambakc ut one OF the
bay shore resorts.