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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
UNsIICrEssFUL AVIATOR.

Declaring that lie would teach the
world how to fly, c. w. James, young
Madison county, n. c., mountaineer,
aged % years, taking from the attic Of
bis home an old pair Of eagle wings
and a rather dilapidated umbrella,
made his way to high rock cliff,
about a mile from his house, accom-
panied by a number OF friends and rel-
atives. James had heard a lot about
airships and men flying, and he told
those with whom he was discussing the
subject that he would show them the
only real way to 6y.
When he reached the cliff on the
mountainside, he pulled from his
pockets several feet OF rope and bound
the eagle wings to his shoulders, Tn.
folding the umbrella he stood upon the
edge OF the rock, and with shrug Of
his shoulders to sec that the wings we're
securely bound, he prepared for the
flight. His friends protested, but to
no avail. When he felt sure that
everything was right, he gave another
shrug Of the shoulders and arms, and
leaped into the air over a 50-foot abyss.
As be jumped the hoisted umbrella
turned wrong side out, the eagle wings
failed to bear him up, and bis descent
was more rapid than be calculated.
When his friends reached him, be was
unconscious and badly bruised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
FRIsTOE UNDER ARREST.

lee J. Fristoe, OF Front Royal, on
Tuesday in Philadelphia was held in -,
500 bail for court on charge of en-
bezzling that amount from the EN-
piro Casualty Company, Of that city.
Friends OF Fristoe furnished the bail.
The young man held a responsible
position with the company for several
months. Upon an audit Of the books,
it is alleged that the auditors discoy-
cred the shortage upon which the
charge Of embezzlement was made.
A warrant was issued by. Magis-
trate Scott for his arrest, and Detec-
tive John Duey, OF the local depart
ment, went to Front Royal and placed
Frissoe under arrest. He returned to
Philadelphia without requisition pa
pers, and declared that he would
prove that he had nothing to dc
with the shortage, il such a thing ex-
lists.
Young FriStoe was very popular
in Philadelphia, and his many friends
refuse to believe the possibility OF the
charge against him being proven.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

The spirit OF mutiny recently mani
tested in Portugal, when the officers
and men of the fleet reyolted and bonn
barded the royal palace in Lisbon, has
crossed the Atlantic, and those oil
Portuguese extraction in Brazil are inn
tating the enemies Of King Manuel.
There is said to be q mutiny in the
Brazilian feet and Rio Janeiro Is in
jeopardy. The mutiny, however, IS
said to be among the minor officers
and sailors. who have taken possession
of the men Of war History IS ever re-
peating itself Many years ago n
similar condition Of fairs existed in
the British feet in the English channel
Richard Parker, an ordinary seamen.
succeeded in starting mutiny in which
the officers were disarmed and Parker
was proclaimed admiral. He ran up
his flag. boarded the gig aud was
rowed from ship TO ship and seuted
with guns as the commander-in-chioL
The mutiny was finally suppressed and
Parker hanged from the yard arm Of
one of the ships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
INVESTIGATING IRREGULARI-
TIES.

General investigation OF the methods
of weighing second-class matter
throughout the country has now been
ordered by the PostofIice Department
the result Of gross Irregularities in
weighing disclosed by an investigation
at Atlanta, Ga; resulting Yesterday in
the removal from the postal service Of
Edward +. Blodgct, superintendent OF
stations, and James f. Norton and 5.
f. 7. Giles, clerks in the Atlanta post
office.
The Irregularities cover series OF
years andia loss of many thousand
dollars. On the charge Of ineliciency
the superintendent OF lie railway mail
service at Atlanta, /. NJ. Terrill, has
been transferred from Atlanta by order
OF the postmaster general TO n minor
position in the service. Superintendent
ii. w. Pepper is transferred to Atlanta
from Cleveland. Clyde NJ. Reed, SUI
pcrintendeut OF the division OF railway
adjustments in the department, will 60
10 Cleveland. The evidence obtained
has been submitted to the Department
OF Justice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

Reports have been received by bust
ness houses in London that part OF the
Brazilian feet has mutinod A private
dispatch received at Barrow last night
says that the crews of Brazilian war
ships mutned and fired on Rio Ja
nerio. The dispatch gave no further
details.
According to later private telegram
from Rio Janeiro, all business has
been suspended there and the situation
is critical. Negotiations between officers
ashore and mutinOus marines on board
one or more of the warships have not
yet been concluded.
Information from other private
sources indicates that the trouble is a
mutiny of the fleet, and that the Of
fcers and crews are in possession Of the
ships.
The Brazilian legation in London has
received dispatch that the outbreak
was not of political nature. Accord
ing to this dispatch the crew OF war
ship lying in the harbor mutined
against the officers. The government
has taken necessary measures to restore
order.
A dispatch received in Buenos Ayres
from Rio dc Janeiro says that the
crews Of several warships Of the Brazil
liam fleet revolted Wednesday even
ing.
Their act appears to be merely case
OF characterization, having no political
character.
A rigorous censorship is being main
tanned by the Brazilian government
which has prevented the sending out Of
further Information.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
was the king CRATER Of the west, and
should have been behind prison bars
long ago.

CoTNcIDENT with the presidents re-
turn to Washington last night, it was
learned that there is not the slightest
chance for an extra session OF Congress
following the coming short session.
The president, it is said, sees no neces-
sity for calling Congress to sit after
March 4, and Mr.. Champ Clark and
other democrats oppose an extra ses-
sion. This information will be received
with pleasure by sensible people
throughout the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
Ohdnrate snTragettes.

London, Nov. 24.-Scores Of suffra-
eettcs are going to jail today.
A suffragelte in Jail is a dangerous
thing for the English government, for
the militant women have an unhappy
habit Of starving themselves when
forced to remain behind prison bars.
And Euglishmen do not like the idea
Of women Of gentle breeding starving,
even If the women do it Of their
0wn yolition.
Magistrate Drentzen, sitting in the
Bow street police court, was kept busy
AN day trying the hundreds OF suffra-
gettes who participated in the various
attacks made on the House OF Parlia-
meut. upon several of the ministers,
upon Premier Asquith and upon other
political leaders during the past week.
The magistrate imposed average fines
OF five pounds 1920 upon the women
and not one Of them would allow the
fine paid. Every one chose prison in
stead. The fear Of the government
against the action Of the women in pri-
son was shown when the prosecution, act
ing under orders apparently from the
home Office, insisted that no woman
should be found guilty who was not
shown TO have taken active part In the
violence.
In spite Of this plea on the part Of
the governments prosecutors, magis-
trate encouraged the women to fresh
riots.
The home Office has not forgotten
the last batch Of suffragettes sent to
jail and the scandal they caused
They refused to eat, and the prison
officials used stomach pumps and other
mechanical means to force food into
them, to keep them alive. Several OF
the women nearly died. All had to
be pardoned by the home secretary be-
fore their terms expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, NOV. pa

WHILE Thanksgiving Day is not as
generally celebrated in the southern
country as in the northern section OF
the United States, it is byno means ig-
nored. The pilgrim fathers, deprived
ormost OF the comforts Of life, with
starvation often staring them in the
face and blood-thirsty sayages prowllng
about their log houses, realized they
had after all, many things for which
they should be thankful, hence they
inaugurated the day. The generations
which have followed are enjoying The
blessings of civilization, the full and
plenty Of which their foreiathers were
deprived. Besides the country has
long nestled in a prolonged era OF tran
guilty with none to make us afraid,
every man being allowed the privilege
OF worshipping the Creator without Jet
or hindrauce. 1t was not always so,
even in this country. In one OF the
larger histories Of the United States an
incident is related Of an earnest band
which had gathered in log house for
the purpose Of conducting thanks
giving service. The leader started to
read the well-known hymn, Come
Thou Almighty King" when a shower
Of arrows, accompanied by the war
whoop Of sayagcs, raincd upon The
house. The doors had been barred
and the leader, undismayed, kept on
until he had read the entire hymn,
after which the congregation arose and
sang it in its entirety. There seemed
TO have been a direct answer to the APP
neal. as an armed band Of settlers ar
rived simultaneously and drove off the
would-be scalpers. We are at present
living under different conditions, al
though in the mad rush Of the present
day comparatively few are thoughtful
with but little inclination TO devote
enough of their time to render thu AXIS
for the blessings with which they are
surrounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

Is answer 10 a facetious note n
which the women 8 committee for the
protection OF actresses in Berlin, was
ridiculed and its members compared
with The short haired women Of
Boston, who aim at making the world
better, but who never succeed, one OF
the women referred to says IN a pub
lished letter: We are not an organza'
ton for the enforcement Of chaperon
ediets or for meddlng with the conduct
OF the women Of the stage. What we
want is recognition Of the woman actor
rs the man actors equal in the stage
world. We will do all We can to re-
move toe barriers which prejudice has
established. There is no sentimcntally
about the committee is organized
for practical purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

ANOTHER death from cheap candy is
reported. Coroner Samuel c.. Jamlson,
Of Pittsburg, Pa, is investigating the
sale of colored candies 10y small candy
dealers and groccrs, as result OF The
death, Monday, Of a 5-year-old daugh-
ter Of Joseph Breininger. The child
bought some sticks Of colorcd candy
from grocery. After eating them She
became violently i'll, and she died, pre-
sumably from poisonous coloring mat
ter in the candy. This child IS the
third to die within a few months after
eating colored candies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
Sailors ln Football Game.

London, Nov. 24.-An enormous
crowd was jammed into Crystal Palace
today to witness game Of American
football between the crack eleyens rep
resenting the battleships Idaho and
Vermont. The manner in which the
American sailors backed their favorite
team with real money was source Of
open wonder to the Britishers present,
who have not been used to seeing such
lavish display Of wealth among sailors.
The game was 6ercely contested, the
Idaho eleven winning by q score Of 20
to 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
OYSTERS IN ALL STYLES, CHICK
EN- ON TOAST, SANDWICHES
always on sale at sPISKs's CAFE,
Prince aud Royal Streets,
Burned TO Death.

Asheville, n. c., Nov. 24.-Ths body
OF William Flynn, resident Of Nc
Dowell county, was found by search
ing party today which went out to
look for him in the wake Of a forest
fire which threatened his home. Flynn
while trying to save his house from
the flames, was caught by a falling
limb and buried to death. Only q
charred mass Of bone was found. 1t
is now believed that the fires are under
control, as the flames we're checked by
the rain WHICH fell last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

ALEXANDRIA, NlKOlNIA.
Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust
bearing date on May %, 1903, and duly
recorded among the land records Of the
city OF Alexandria, Virginia, in deed
book No. 81, page 2l5, given by.William
ed trustees of the Mercantile Railway
Building & Loan Association Of Alexan-
dria, Virginia, to secure the payment OF
two hundred and fifty dollars, as therein
set forth, default having been made In
the payment of the sum secured thereby,
and at the request and by the direction
of the board OF directors of said Mercan-
Railway Building q Loan Associa-
ton, the undersigned will offer for sale
at public auction, at the Royal street en-
trance 10 the Market Building, in the
city OF Alexandria, trginia, AT II o'clock
noon, ON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910,
all that lot OF ground, with tho buildings
and improvements thereon, In the city
of Alexandria, Virginia, situated on the
west side Of Columbus street, betweep
Wilkes and Wolfe streets, known ~ No
423 south Columbus street, and bounded
and described as follows, to-wit:
Beginning at q point 80 feet l01< inches
nortirofs Wilkes street, and at tho mid
die ofths partition between the house on
the lot here described and the house ad-
Joining on the south, and running thence
north on Columbus street II feet III
inches; thence west parallel with Wilkes
street Is feet TO an alisy feet wide;
thence south on said alley II feet III
inches, more or less the length OF the
first limo; and thence east Ia direct line
~ feet TO the point of beginning, with
the right Of way over the said alley IN
common with others entitled thereto,
and with all appurtenances to the same
belonging or in any wise appertaining.
Terms Of saIe--Cash. Conveyancinga
the cost of the purchaser.
THOMAS j. FANNON,
J.K. VI. NORTON,
noy25td Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

THE District Court Of Appeals OF San
Francisco has handed down decision
affirming the findings in the case Of
Abe Ruef. This means that the former
boss Of San Francisco, who, IN COM
pany with Mayor Schmit2, was in
dicted on many counts Of bribery, aud
was convicted OF bribery, must serve
fourteen years in San Quentin. 1t will
be remembered that Ruei was convicted
of bribing Supervisor Furey in Deem
Der, 1905, and that Francis j. Heney
was shot ip November, 1905, while con-
Quoting the prosecution Of Rpeir Ruei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
Proper Dress
For Men.

In our mems department
will be found all the prop
err Dress Requirements fof
men--such as Dress Shirts,
Collars, Cuffs, Gloves,
.Suspenders. Neck
wear, &c. Only the re-
liable kind at the right
prices.
Manhattan Dress Shirts, each 81 SO
and '<'oo
Cluett Dress Shirts. each $50
Monarch Dress Shirts. each sl.Oo
! Adler's White and Tan Kid Gloves.
pair 'i''o
Foune's Tan Walking Gioves,pr. 500
Evening Ties for Men. each use. sos
Crown Brand Suspenders. pair
25c. soc. |I.oc
Arrow Brand Collars. each lsc.
Dozen $l.35
New Neckwear. each use. soc. $500
New Half Hose. pair
l5c. use. $50, soc. z5c. 81. $50
Fall Weight u Underwear. each
soc, 81. $50. 800
Winter Weight Underwear. each
soc. 800, $50. $3.50
Mems Bath Robes. each.
1923. $4S6. 5000. $3.50
Mems House Coats. each
$500. 5000. $3.50
Mems Automobile Gsuntlets, pair
$50. 1913, $3.50, $3.50
You are invited to con-
suit our Haberdasher Dress
Chart which will always
be found in the mems de-
partment. This valuable
book is published and re-
vised monthly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
Minister and Wife Killed.

Trenton, n. j., Nov. enforcing
their way into the modest little home
of Rev and Mrs. Andrew Armstrong,
Of Dutch Neck, n small community ten
miles from this city. burglars shot and
killed the old couple early today. The
crime. the most brutal that has occur
red in Mercer county for many years,
has aroused the entire countryside, and
farmers with loaded shot guns are
securing the country in search Of the
murderer or murdcrers. Rev. Armstrong
so years old, has been pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church at Dutch Neck for
twenty years, His wife was but few
years his junior. Both were yenerated
and beloved by the community. The
parsonage OF the church is located on a
lonely portion Of the village, which has
about GOO Inhabitants. Neither the
minister or his wife we're wealthy, but
during the years they have lived in the
village they have been able to accumu-
late a nest egg. This was kept hidden
in the house, and it is for this, it is
supposed. that they were murdered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
millionaire In serious Condition

St. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 24.-Col, Moses
Wetmore, retired millionaire tobacco
manufacturer and chairman OF the fl
nance committee OF the national demo-
cratic committee, is in serious condi'
ton today in a hospital as the result OF
his being run down in the street last
night. He regained consciousness to-
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
nnld-nn Yonfh Arrested.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-While seven
men stood with their hands up before
the muzzle OF his gun in restaurant
here today, bad luck descended upon
Vic Baird, aged 10, one OF Chicago s
crop Of busy young "stick-up" men.
Just as the hold up started to search
his victims, who stood in along the
bar, Policeman Joseph Mclaughlin
walked quietly into the saloon and
before the robber had time TO move,
the police gun was behind his ear.
Baird made 10 resistance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
Messrs. Davis 4 Davis. Washington

Messrs. Davis & Davis, Washington
patent attorneys, report the grant, thi:
week, to citizens OF this state, OF the
following patents: ]. ]. Daprator
Tuckahoe district, cigarette machine
r. w. Lomax, Lynchburg, folding car
step; A. w. Merritt, Lynch station,
metallic window-sash; w. Scrimgeour,
Portsmouth, liquid-fuel burner; r. H.
Seymour, Bristol, adjustable dipper-
tooth; G. s. Waybright, crabbottom,
hame.issteper
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
PICTURE FRAMES

Made to order. Now Is the time to have
your pictures framed; give US a call, or
a postal viii bring samples 10 your
home, CARTER H. SMITH,
10, 1901 King street, sebHisr's Hall,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

Gents Stylish, up-to-date footwear
adds materially to your appearance.
We have the exclusive styles, such as
THE HESS, REGAL, WALKoVER,
BRocTON COOPERATIVE, &c. J. A,
Msrshsll & Bro, 42a King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

Miss Alma /. Settle, daughter OF the
late ". B. and Mrs. Lily B. Settle,
was married to Clarence r. Bragg, Of
CuIpeper, at Flint Hill, Wednesday, by
Rev. p. Harris Cbeli.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

LADIES' Combine style with solid
comfort. Wear the RED CROSS
SHOE, to be had only at our store.
], A, Marshall 4 Bro, 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

Where to find the GOODYEAR GOLD
SEAL pure gum boots and shoes. Our
store, J. A, Marshall 4 Bro, 1872
King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

Mr.. J. Hayward Stratton, of the
firm Of R. II. STATIONS Sons, and
Miss Caroline Scott, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. W. w. Scott, were married
in Christ Episcopal Church, Gordons.
Vile, Wednesday morning at 1870
o'clock, Rev, J, A. Meade officiating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24

J. F. B. Stuart, former customs col
lector at Newport News, accuses his
successor, Fred Read, Of tampering
with jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-24
Z. +. Knox. Auetloneer.

A UCTION SALE OF A DESIRABLE
N HOUSE AND LOT KNOWN AS
No. 1873 s. COLUMBUS STREET,
ALEX ANQRIA VIRGINIA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23

out only a short time.
The crime for which Wolter, who
says he is only / s years old, was con-
victed, was most revolving. His vic
tim, who was only Is, had been en-
ticed to his room by means of let
ter promising her work. While there
he attacked her and. whens she re-
sisted, killed her, afterward trying
to burn her body in the tiue in his
room, where it was finally found.
The assistant district attorney,
Frank Moss, in his final arraignment,
said:
He is not a great criminal; he is
a dangerous criminal perverted
character and a scourge to the COM
munity.'
DisaErees with Counsel.
The boys counsel said with elo-
quence that Wolter was too tender
hearted to harm cat. but II men de-
cided last night that he had strangled
Ruth Wheeler and thrust her while
yet alive in his fireplace. where, soak
ed with OIL the crumbled body writhed
and burned
With the same waxed face indiffer-
erce that he had shown throughout
the trial Wolter evinced no emotion
when the verdict was announced.
With almost inhuman complacency he
had been sound asleep in his cell,
while the jury was celebrating. He
will be sentenced Wednesday,
Jurors show Emotion.
The jurors themselves showed emo
ton, while the boy who must die
showed none. When asked if they
had found a verdict, William V. Kulp.
foreman, answered in a shaking voice
I'VE have" and announced they had
found WOlter guilty of murder in the
first degree. All eyes Immediately
shifted toward the prisoner, but he
was as stolid as a piece of stone
No relatives OF the murderer were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
KILLED PARTNER;
DEAD OF WOUNDS
Shots Fired by Brother in Avenging
Staying Kansas Cattleman
Prove Fatal.

Elgin. Kan. April 23.-Eugene
Hayes, wealthy cattleman, died today
of wounds received two weeks ago
when he was shot four times by Amos
Hays.
Eugene Hayes. at the time of
death, was under indictment in Kan
sas City for killing his business
partner, Edward Hays in hotel, the
killing causing a sensation at the
time. Edward Hays and Amos Hays
are half brothers. Eugene Hayes,
however. is not related to the other
two. The shooting of Eugene Hayes
occurred near Pawhuska and soon
after he was released on bail follow
ing the preliminary hearing for the
killing of Edward. Eugene and Amos
met in the public highway north of
Pawhuska. Amos shot three times,
the bullets taking effect in Eugene's
back and hand. Amos surrendered,
claiming self defense. Eugene was
brought home and five days later his
shattered hand was amputated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
WHITE, AVIATOR,
NEARLY WINS
$4,000 PRIZE

London, April 23.-Graham White,
the English aviator, who started this
morning in biplane for a flight
from London to Manchester in an at
Tempt to win a prize of $4,000 offered
by a newspaper, accomplished more
than half the journey when compelled
to descend on account of the intense
cold. He hopes to complete the flight
this afternoon. The aeroplane travel
ed faultlessly at height of 1,500 feet,
and sometimes raced a mile minute,
its speed overtaking many trains trav-
cling in a like direction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-04-23
WANTS FACTS
ABOUT CUSTOMS
FRAUDS IN 81

Washington. April 23.-Represen-
tative Harrison of New York today
introduced a resolution calling upon
the president for all facts in connec-
ton with the investigation and re-
port of Solicitor Hepburn of the
treasury department upon alleged
customs frauds in New York in
1891.
Colonel Hepburn" said Harrison
has been quoted to the effect that
frauds in the New York customs ser
vice were discovered by him in 1891,
and that he submitted a report OF
1000 pages showing the importers
were defrauding the government of
millions.
Whether that report was lost OF
it certainly is important
that we know whether it is true that
these customs frauds have been
known TO the government Officials
for SO long a period"