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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
The Hot Wave.

New York, July 2.-FolIowing a
sweltering hot night, during which the
mercury registered S. and the per-
centage of humidity was the highest
for the summer, New York awoSc to-
day gasping with no prospects for an
immediate change. The parks, roofs,
fire escapes and beach resorts were
turned into camping places last night
where thousands tried vainly to get re-
freshing sleep. The humid atmosphere
caused more suffering than when the
mercury was lowering about the hun
dred mark and the emergency hospitals
and regular institutions all reported
cases OF prostration. All deaths directly
due to the heat had been reported to
the police early today and many of the
prostrations were reported as very
serious"
The fact that it was the beginning OF
three-day holiday helped somewhat.
Trains leaving the city last night and
throughout today were famed to the
limit and on the railroads that main
tain a service to the beach resorts
regular trains were run with several
trailers to accommodate the crowd. 1t
was estimated by Police Captain
Michael Calvin, commanding the Coney
Island precinct, that more than $4,000
spent the night on the sands at the
beach resort.
With the certainty that the weather
would continue hot, and the weather
observer declaring that only thunder
showers and the prospects OF them re-
moa, would interfere with three days
OF pleaure, the proprietors OF every
beach resort within fifty miles OF New
York are prepared to reap harvest that
would make for the past months loss
by the wet spring season.
All the exchanges were closed today
and will remain closed until July 5,
and many OF the big stores shut down
to give their employees a three days,
rest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
The Railroad Situation.

Washington, D. c., July 2.-The
possibility of arbitration having been
removed they assert, the 200 delegates
representing ffty-thousand employees
Of southeastern railroads announced TO,
day that they would not wait longer
than this afternoon for the railroad
companies to grant their demands.
THE men are ready for the word,
it was announced at their headquarters.
1.-THE vote hat been taken all along the
line. Only the Geographic signal Is
necessary.
The employees deny the statement oil
the railroad companies that they can
not afford to pay the increases which
are demanded, and in reply charge
that the roads now are guilty of ex-
trayagancies, which. if curbed would
supply the necessary increases without
adding to the total cost of operation.
The men are relying upon their be.
lief that the railroads cannot afford tc
permit strike. They contend that a
strike would cost the companies more
in ten days than the increases for the
year. The peach crop is being moved
and perishable freight is loaded on
trains and piled up in stations all over
the big territory which would be af-
| fected.
When the men went into what they
asserted was their final conference with
Labor Commissioner Neill, who is act
ing as mediator, today, they declared
that they would make no further con-
cessions under any condition land that
it was a case Of the roads granting their
demands or strike.
When the railway employers and
employees of the southeastern roads
into conference today with Chairman
Knapp OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission and Labor Commissioner
Neill. who are acting rs mcdiators in
the controversy now. pending, the
situation was not greatly changed from
Yesterday when it was announced that
pending the negotiations for mediation
no strike would be called. AT the re-
quest OF the mediators, both the en-
ployces and employers are maintaining
strict silence us to the progress Of the
conference.
Washington July 2,-Prcsidcnt Fin
ley today said:
In the mediation proceedings now
pending between certain railway lines
of the southeastern States and their
conductors and trainmen, the men are
seeking what they claim to be stand
ardization OF wages Negotiations were
carried on for some time between the
railways and their employees, in CON
junction with the officers Of their or
ganization No agreement having been
reached in these direct negotiations, the
railways requested mediation under the
Erdman Act This mediation is still
going on. All talk of a strike is entirely
premature, as it is reasonable to sup
pose that if an agreement cannot be
reached through, mediation, arbitration,
the next step provided for by the Erd-
man law will be restored to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
FOURTH OF July:

Monday next, July 4, will be gen.
erally observed as a holiday in this
CITY, and during the next twenty-four
hours many people will have hied them
selves to rural retreats or public re-
sorts where the day will be spent PIC
nicking. Numbers will patronize the
excursions steamers and there will be a
decided influx at the river resorts. Many
private parties have been organized
for trips down the river, and all the
power and sailboats of Alexandria and
Washington will be in commission.
Some prefer spending the day on
terra frma, and will in vehicles re-
pair to pleasant groves and cool springs
and while away the day 'midinature's
scenery.
Commercially Monday will be a
dies non. The banks and the govern
ment and city Offices will be closed
and the postottice will observe Sunday
hours. Nearly all workshops will be
closed, while some stores will be
closed all day. Others will not be
open in the afternoon.
The final meeting of the Civic
Improvement League, which has
mapped out programme OF
amusements for the day, was held at
the rooms Of the Chamber OF
Commerce last night for the purpose OF
making final arrangements for the en-
joyment of the city.
Former State Senator Lewis II.
Machen will be the orator at the exer-
cises to be held at George Washington
Park Shooters HID, under the au-
spices of the league The speaking
will begin at O'Clock in the evening
following concert which will begin at
5 o'clock, by a section OF the United
States Marine Band,
In the afternoon, there will be athlet-
les, including 50-yard dashes for boys
from 10 to II years old, for boys from
y to Is years old, and for boys OF more
than 16, and similar races for girls.
There will also be game of baseball
in the afternoon, between q nine from
the Second Presbyterian and the First
Baptist Sunday schools. At 8 O'Clock
there will be pyrotechnic display.
The grounds have been placed in line
condition.
1t was determined last night to com
mence the pastimes at one O'Clock P.
m. on Monday. Lemonade will be
furnished the children. Notices OF the
hour of commencement and the various
features of the celebration will be an
nounced in the churches tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
EXCESSIVE WHIsTLE-BLOWING.

While thousands OF people were
tossing to and fro last night, invoking
Morpheus to seal their eyes in sleep,
their discontinue was no little aug
mented by whistle which sent forth
screams for about two hours. 1t was at
first supposed it was fire alarm, but
as the blast continued and no bells
rang, it was then thought whistle had
become hung" at some place. Inquiry
today located the offensive whistle at
the coal tpple" in the Southern Rail
way yards. The whistle, it seems, is
utilized for signalling to the men on top
OF the 'tipple," but it is often used as
q plaything for boys or darkeyS en-
ployed in the yard. Evidently some
body last night was attempting to con-
vert it into calliope. 1t was long
after midnight when the effort ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
National Educational Association.

Boston, July 2.-Delegations repre-
senting nearly every educational centre
in the United States were on hand to-
day when the forty-eighth annual con-
vention OF the National Educational
Association, opened here today. It
will be in session for q week during
which time educational matters will be
discussed and debated from every angle
and plans perfected for improving the
system of education in America. On
Monday President Taft will motor to
this city to address the association,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
July Fourth. 1910. Celebration. Har-
risonburs. Va.

Account above occasion Southern Rail
sale from Washington, D. c., Alexan-
dria. Manassas, Front Royal and inter
mediate stations to Harrisonburg, and
return, July End, Srd and 4th, final re-
turn limit July Sth.
Special train will be operated from
Front Royal to Harrisonburg, leaving
Front Royal $50 a. m.,puly 4th, stopping
at all points, arriving at Harrisopburg at
10 a. m.
For detailed information cali on near
estagent or write L. S, Brown. General
Agent 705 Fifteenth Street, northwest.
Washington, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
KEPT IN IAIL TOO LONG.

The recent escape OF William Eggles-
ton, colored, from the Jail in this city,
has directed attention to the fact that
the penitentiary officials are slow in
sending guards for persons who have
been sentenced to serve terms in the
state prison. 1t is said that prisoner
was kept in Jail in Alexandria county
several months awaiting the appear.
ance of a guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
FINED FIVE DOLLARS.

There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning, that of a
colored woman named Mary Snow,
who, with her husband, sister and
some children, had been taken in Gus,
tody yesterday evening charged with
disorderly conduct The family are
strangers hereabouts and they have
been giving street concerts. Tbs WON.
an was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
BASEBALL.

The Masonic baseball mines, of Alex
andria. played another interesting game
on the north Alfred street grounds yes
tcrday afternoon, Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge winning from Andrew Jack
son Lodge by the score of Is to Z. The
feature of the game was the fine pitch
ing of RaymondHulfsh for the winners,
and Jackson Lodge deserves special
credit for two very pretty double plays.
Batteries: Washington Lodge, Hulfish
and Evans; Andrew Jackson Lodge,
Latham, Newton, Dare and Salyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
Cashier In Jail.

Boston, July Enlarged with using
the funds of the National Bank OF Rock
port, Mass, to play the stock market,
George W. Tufts, aged 81, its cashier,
is in Jail here today charged with being
member OF a rapidly growing order OF
Gone Wrongs" which within the last
year has numbered eight prominent
New England bank officials. Tufts
surrendered himself after an examina-
ton OF the bank books at the instance
of United States Bank Examiner Neil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
Preparing ior Voyage to North Pole

Kiel, July2.-Prince Henry of Prus.
sia, and Count Ferdinand Zeppelin,
builder of the Inflated Zeppelin air,
ships. left here today aboard the steam
SHY Maine for spitzbergen to make the
preliminary preparations for the at
tempt to reach the North Pole in an
airship next year. Both the prince
and the count are sure that the airship
will be found feasible for Arctic cruis-
ing and the pole can be easily reached
from Spitzbergen, which it is proposed
to make the best of operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
Pope has Painting Spell.

Rome, July Pope Plus x was
seized today with a slight fainting
spell, which necessitated the attendance
upon him OF DR.. Petacci, The doctors
said the seizure was not serious and
that it resulted from the heat and an
attack OF hcmorrhoids. He prescribed
complete rest for several days,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
PROPERTY SALE.

Capt. R. F. Knox, for Mr.. Douglass
Stuart, commissioner, today sold at
auction the lot Of ground with the i'm
provements thereon, at the southeast
intersection OF King and Payne streets
to Mrs. Mary Helena Elliott for sc, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
THE MARKET.

There was an amhle supply OF coun-
try product i'll market this morning
which was being sold at about former
prices. Country people say the trees
are loaded with unrire apples, peaches,
ETC., but that many are falling to the
ground and will not reach maturity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

Ewing .Watterson, son OF the Ken
lucky editor. who ran amuck IN
Saugcrties Village, n. j., yesterday
and shot Michael J. Martin, a hotel
proprietor, and tried to kill half a dozen
others, was taken to Kingston today and
placed in Jail,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

Glance over the list Of High Grade
Shoes sold exclusively by US; ], l. 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 4 Bro, 422
Kipg street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There will be one delivery by the
letter carriers on Monday.
Mr.. w. W. Buthrick, one Of the
foremen of construction on the new
Emerson pump factory, died at his
mothers home in Philadelphia re,
Gently.
A rainy Fourth, according to Fore,
caster Bliss, Of the Weather Bureau, is
one of the probabilities, though he viii
not make positive prediction SO far in
advance.
Mr.. Joshua Sherwood, overseer OF
the aims house, was in the city today.
He says he has just gathered four tons
OF timothy hay from an acre and a
quarter of land. The hay is valued al
about 800.
The postmaster general announces
number OF promotions Of clerks at first
and second-class offices. In AleXan'
dria one clerk is promoted from $500
to 81, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
Weather Probabilitie.

For this section continued warm and
partly cloudy tonight and Sunday, prob
ably followed by showers Sunday after
noon or night: light variable winds
mostly .southwesterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and 500; your choice, 1924. See
our windows. ]. A, Marshall & Bro,
4s2 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
HOLIDAY

Following the custom, the Gazette
will observe the Fourth of July, and no
paper will be issued from this office on
that holiday, Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

AT the First Baptist Church tomor.
row morning Rev. Mr.. Watson will
take for bis subject: The Supper
and at night What Hinders?".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

J, and T. Cousins Fine Lustral Col
and Black Russian Lusitania Pumps
and Oxfords, Weldt and Turns price
$500; our price $500. J, A. Mar
shall 4 Bro, 422 Kinstreet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
NOTICE,

The undersigned having qualified as
exccutrix and executor of the last will
of FRANK S. HARPER, deceased
notice is hereby given to all parties who
are indebted to the above estate to settle
the same with the undersigned. and all
parties having claims against the said
estate to present the same duly certified
for payment.
NJ. ". HARPER, Executrix.
r. VI. GRAHAM, Executor.
Corner Of King and Union streets.
ie2 lot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

Hard crabs, soft and deviled crabs,
Spring chickens. frogs and squads at the
Opera House Cafe.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinkss Cafe, Prince
and ROYAL streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

DROPOSALS.-Pro will be re-
L ceived at the office Of City Engineer
until u o'clock noon. July 5. 1910, for
certain painting. sizing, etc.. at the Re
lance Engine House.
Particulars can be had at the City En-
gineer's Office. c. B. MARSHALL:
Chairman Committee Public Properly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

T OST.-A gold LOCKET with heavy
IL cold chain with initials of L, B., re-
ward offered if returned to this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
BOYS BLOUSES
tx. & E." and tx. & S." Makes.

At$1-Finc Blouscs,in light. medium
and dark effects, with collars attached
or Numbered ncckbands. Plain and
plated bosomS. Also Plain White
BlouSrs. of linens. lawns, muslins, per-
Gales. and madras. Sizes To IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Tabl.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:37 and sets 100
High water at 4:l9 4. IN. and 4:42 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-02

At SOFA larger and better assortment
then we have ever offered heretofore.
Soft collar and neckband styles. Plain
white. tan, blue, and khaki-colored
chambray; rlso pretty stripes and fig
ureS; sizes to l6.
Third floor-Tenth st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01
EPISCOPALIANS
IN CONFERENCE
Important Topics Discussed at
Session Held In Cleveland.
QUESTION OF NEGRO BISHOPS

At Twenty sixth Annual Nesting
Episcopal Church Workers Among
Colored People indorse Action Of
Their North Carolina Brethren ir
Reference TO Official Prestige.
The twenty sixth annual conference
of religious workers OF the Episcopal
church among eolored people began its
sessions In Trinity cathedral. Cleve-
land, o.. on Tuesday evening. Sept 81.
The conference viii be in session for
four days.
The principal address OF welcome to
the conference was delivered by the
Right Rev. William A Leonard. ID. d..
bishop OF the diocese. who was fol-
lowed by the dean OF Trinity cathe-
dral. who babe the conference well
come on behalf OF his congregation.
The annual sermon, which was lis
tened to by a vast audience, was
preached by the venerable Archdeacon
Russell OF southern Virginia. The
subsequent sessions OF the conference
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 1. 1910.

saidY'
Yes. It's a big opportunity. You
can clean up 100 per cent In a year.
Do you think you could raise the
money to build a plantr'
II might" be said cautiously.
AT least you can tryT'
But | don't know anything about
the business"
I've thought OF all that. md there's
n way TO make success certain. be-
lieve you have executive ability and
can handle these men,"
-'Oh, yes, I've done that sort OF
thing" His broad shoulders went up
as be drew a long breath. what's
your plan?"
There's a man down the coast,
George Bait. who knows more about
che business than any four people In
KRlvik. he discovered the Kalvik
river. built the first cannery here and
was its foreman until he quarreied
with Marsh Bait isn't the kind OF
lnan to be disciplined. SO. not having
enough money to build a cannery, be
took his ScaDty capital and started a
saltery on his own account Marsh
broke George in a year. ruined him.
utterly wiped him out. just as be In
sends to wipe out Insignificant me.
Thinking to recoup his fortunes. George
eame back into camp. but he owns a
valuable trap site which Marsh and
SIS colleagues want. and before they
would give him work they tried 20
make him assign Il TO them and con-
tract never TO go in business on his
own account Naturally George re-
fused He's been starving now for two
years.
mo man dares to furnish food to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01

were held In ST. Andrews church. OF
which the Rev. Robert w. Bagnan Is
the rector.
The organization Is composed OF the
priests and other workers who are as
signed 10 duty among colored congre-
cations, most OF whom are members OF
the race. Various papers were read
and discussed with reference TO prac-
teal questions In connection with
church extension among the colored
race. II was the FIRST time IN the his
tory OF the conference that Il has ever
met I'm the state OF Ohio.
Ii was In and from an institution
located within the bounds OF this do
cese that more than hfty years ago
the first colored man ever made a
priest In the Episcopal church gradu-
ated from the full course or an Epis-
cOpal seminary.
This man was the late William
Johnson Aston. native OF North
Carolina. who. leaving his native
state. went 10 Ohio and graduated
from Kenyon college IN 1859. Since
then there have been colored men who
have graduated from every Episcopal
theological seminary in the country.
save one in Virginia and one In Ten
nessee.
The principal question which occu-
pied the attention OF the conference
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01

b. Delaney OF North Carolina, for
many years vice principal OF St Au-
gustine's school. Raleigh, n. G.
The conference as an organization
working for the moral and religious
betterment OF our people under the
special auspices OF the Episcopal
church has been a brilliant success
Many knotty problems have been IN
raveled by those In charge OF the
work where the interest OF the race
was at stake.
Another special benefit which has
come TO us-the race-from the very
cordial relations which our men sus-
tain TO the white peoples is the fact
that the desires and aspirations OF the
race have been better understood by
the white people. and our cause there
by has been helped
The question OF having n colored
man as bishop over the work among
our people Is one which we feel sure
Will receive due consideration. There
is NO risk to be run by such an ap-
pointment. as we have men fully capa-
BILE In every way TO oil such n station
with dignity and with credit 10 all con-
cerned
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01
AFRO AMERICAN WOMAN
WINS HEAVY DAMAGES,
RiehmOnd (Va.) Traction Company
Forced to Pay Miss Sharp $500.

Further proceedings were denied on
Sept. IL by the supreme court In the
case OF Miss Irene Sharp against the
Richmond (Va) Traction company and
Henry T. Wlckham and william
Northrop. receivers. The company
took an appeal from the verdict OF the
law and equity court OF the city OF
Richmond. which was refused.
Miss Irene Sharp is an elderly Afro
American woman who was injured
by a fall from "A Broad and Main car
at Seventh and Broad streets on Feb.
10. 1905. She was a passenger on the
car. the evidence showing that she got
up 10 follow the other persons 10 the
street When she had placed one foot
on the ground. she testified. the car
started. and she was thrown 10 the
ground and seriously and permanently
injured
The conductor said in defense that
he gave the signal 10 20 ahead aud
then saw that the woman was pre-
pairing 10 leave the car. He told her
TO walt and get OF on the farther side
OF the cross street and did not think
she would attempt 10 alighL She sued
for $500 damages. the jury award
ing her the full amount.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01

was that OF Negro bishops" The
conference is committed TO the propo-
sition OF having Negro bishops for the
col0red work. and as the national
body Of the Episcopal church con-
venes a week later In the city OF Gin
cinnat It is quite likely that action
will be taken in that direction.
The sentiment OF the conference on
this question was tersely expressed in
a recent resolution OF the Negro con-
vocation OF North Carolina. In which
IL declared. 1--WE are unequivocaliy In
favor Of n missionary Jurisdiction or
districts for the Negro race. with a
Negro bishop. and we do not In any
sense favor a suffragan bishop for the
work among Negroes"
Amcng some OF the more prominent
leaders 10 the association are the Rev.
Henry l.. Phillips, ID. d.. rector OF the
Church OF the Crucihxion. Philadel-
phia. who is the senior Negro priest In
this country and also president of the
conference: the Rev. George r. Bragg.
yr., ID. D.. rector OF ST. James church.
Baltimore. general secretary and his
dographer OF the conference; the ven
cradle Archdeacon E r. Bennett of
Jacksonville. Fla. who Is vice presi-
dent and chairman OF the committee