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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Coal Famine Threatened.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 26.-The spread
OF cholera throughout Russia has taken
a serious turn from an industrial stand
point, owing to the shutting down OF
nearly all of the collierIes in southern
Russia. That there will be a serious
coal famine this coming winter is in
evitable 1t was officially stated that
there are now 1873, 900 cases of cholera
in Russia. 1t is generally believed.
however, there are nearer 100000
cases, official statistics being minimized
as much as possible. The spread OF
the disease throughout southern Russia
is largelYdue to the peasants distrust
of the doctors. Quarantining is i'm
possible. Wherever the disease has
broken out the panic stricken people
have fled to other parts and carried the
disease with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Brandeis to Represent shippers.

New York, Aug. 26.-The chief
counsel for the prosecution" in the
BallingerP inchotl congressional inquiry,
Louis d. Brandeis, has been retained
by the Eastern Commercial organiza-
tons. comprising the leading CONNER
cial bodies in the Atlantic Seaboard
territory from Boston to Richmond, to
represent the shippers interest in the
advance in freight.rate cases at the forth
coming hearing before the Interstate
Commerce Commission. The first hear
ing will take place in New York city
September Z. ID. 0. Ives, chairman of
the organizations, accompanied by
counsel will argue for the east at the
hearing before the Interstate Commerce
Commission, in Spokane, Wash, on
September IL, when testimony will be
taken in support OF the protests against
the commissions recent decision in the
Spokane rate case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING. AUG. %
W1rn the hecinnine of September

WITH the beginning OF September
the new State law regarding the in
spection of hotels and laundries will be
come effective, and the state health
department will have the work OF con-
Quoting the inspections and seeing that
the laws are enforced Hereafter no
person will be allowed 10 sleep in any
room adjoining or opening into place
used as a laundry, and no person sui
fering from an infectious disease will
be allowed to work in any such estab-
lishment. The hotels are to renew the
linen on all beds after they shall have
been used by guest, and all sheets are
TO be not less than eight feet long. The
same law requires that hotel men shall,
at least twice in each year. fumigate
every sleeping room in their establish
ments, and in case Of infectious or con
tagious disease shall not use the room
until it shall have been throughly dis
infected under direction OF health
official. The costs for the inspections
are to be paid by the hotel men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
TELEGRAPHIC RREYITIEs.

The vatican has authorized a denial
of the report that it is ON the verge Of a
rupture with Portugal.
A pitched battle between 800 strikers
and the police was fought in the streets
at Bedford, today. The police finally
fired on the strikers, wounding several.
The CHILEAN Congress today voted an
appropriation for the construction at
Talcahuano of the largest dock in South
America.
There were only two visitors at Bev-
erly, Mass, today, Senator Lodge, Of
Massachusetts, and Governor Fort OF
New Jersey The latter had luncheon
with President Taft.
Cable advices we're received in New
York today announcing the death in
Carlsbad Of L. A. Cole, of New York
president OF the National Lead Com
pany.
At the Vanderbilt farm, Sandy Point
families outside Newport, it was said
today that Reggie Vanderbilt's fever is a
tride higher, but that he spent rest
fuI night and other condition are I'M
changed. Drs. Harry Knapps and
Austin Flint, with a rotinue of trained
nurses are in constant attendance.
The funeral of Willard d. Hoskins,
of Essex county, who died at Newport
News while returning to his b me
from West Virginia and Of his wife,
Mrs Ella Garnet Hoskins, who died
of typhoid fever at the home OF her
sister, Mrs. Hume in West Virginia,
where she was visiting, took place
Tuesday at their home at huntsville,
Essex county. 1t was the saddest and
most impressive scene ever witnessed
m that SRctiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
The Recent storm in Michigan.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug, 90
This section is recovering today from
one OF the most serious storms has
visited northwest Michigan in years.
The damage alone in Grand Traverse
county, which was practically sub
merged by the downpour, is $780,
600. From Holland, is reported that
the steamer Puritan was driven ashore
in the storm and her $50 passengers
taken off by tugs. Washouts occurred
at half dozen places along the Pere
Marquette. The loss at Scottsville
will reach $50, 600 One man was hurt
there. A child was hurt by lightning at
Menominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Reported Escape of ABDUL Hamid.

Constantinople, August 26.-(via
Philipoppolis)-The rumor that ex-
Sultan Abdul Hamid had been SNUG
gled out of the Villa Allatini at Sal
onka, and is shut up now in some
place known only TO a few high gov
eminent officials, was revived today
through the publication of the story of
his alleged escape.
1t happened several weeks ago, ac-
cording to today's story, when the
women OF Adults household left the
Harem to attend the wedding Of
Adults daughter" wedding, by the
way, that never took place. Although
9ltfy twelve women entered the villa
When Abdul was taken there, thirteen
left for the wedding" One Of the
women seemed extremely decrepit.
The people of SaloDika believe this
supposed woman was the former sultan.
The rcactionanes have been con-
SANITY plotting Adults release and
several formidable conspiracies against
the Young Turkish government have
entered about the success of such an
tempt. This is the reason for his
supposed transfer to another prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Durand, Mich, Aug. 26.-With the
railroad, the county and the state
making independent Investigations OF
the Grand Trunk wreck at Duffield
near here. in which six Pullman pas
sengers we're killed and eight persons
injured. three probably fatally, it be-
came evident today that some very
stringent action will follow.
Secretary Kelly, Of the State Railroad
Commission is investigating for that
body, and Chairman Glasgow. in Lans-
ing. declares that If the Grand Trunk
is found to have used incompetent men
after the edict during the strike against
incompetent strikebreakers, the road
will he prosecuted.
Brakeman G. N. Graham, OF the
Mon real Express. the Pullman Of
which was split in twain by train No.
4 r. m the rear. i q strkebreaker held
Owe lucc the settlement.
Cir ham declared last night that the
tail lights OF the express were burning
and that he performed his duty as rear
flagman, and placed the torpedoes.
Engineer Charles Spenser, OF No. 4,
declares no tail lights were burning;
that he was tagged, and that the tor
pedo exploded scarcely cars length
from the Inflated Pullman. He threw
on the emergency brakes and jumped.
The Grand Trunk is to begin its in
quiry before Superintendent Ehrke at
Battle Creek tomorrow, and will hear
all the trainmen's stories in an effort
to decide whether Spencer or Graham
is to blame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Arrested on a Rench WARRANT.

New York, Aug. ga bench war
rant was today issued for the arrest OF
John A. Qualey, indicated jointly with
Harvey w. Corbett. on charges OF
having swindled Mrs. Mary Nevins
Bull, widow of the famous surgeon,
out OF $35, 900. Qualey failed to sur
render as his attorney had promised.
Corbett appeared and was released in
$4,000 bail. This company also stood
ready to go on Qualey's bond had he
appeared. The grand jury today re-
turned an additional indictment against
Qualey and Corbett in which he is
charged with grand larceny in having
secured 50, coo from Len Kresser under
false pretense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Says Roosevelt is Advertising HIMSELF

New York, Aug. 26.-"l am against
making the pet theories of demagogues
political issues" declared William
Barnes, jr., leader of the Old Guard
in a statement today in reply to Theo-
dore Rooseyelt's speeches Of yesterday.
Roosevelt says he is against crooks.
So am and so is every honest man.
/ regret the present controversy IN
New York state as it means that it will
be almost impossible to conciliate the
warning factions after the state con-
ventiOn.
Roosevelt is hardly helping the
party by the course he is taking, but
he is getting the personal advertisement
he so mnch desires.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
ANOTHER MARINE TERROR.

In the intervals between the tran
saction OF such business as prepara-
ton Of his annual estimates, writing
Of his annual report and supervising
relief from the army to the forest fires
in the northwest, Gen. Leonard Wood
chief OF staff OF the army, has had
his attention called to a novel method
Of naval warfare An inventor sent
TO his Office designs of a gigantic sub
marine construction, capable OF APP
preaching fleet under water, at the
psychological moment Tapping huge
wing over the unsuspecting battleship,
dragging it down to the bottom OF the
ocean and holding the vessel there un-
til its crew was drowned" General
Wood has forwarded the plan to the
Navy Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
SALES or LAND.

Mr. ]. A. Sillman, who recently
sold his farm OF III acres, near this
place, to Mr.. w. II. Moreland, OF
Clarke county, for $4,000, has pur-
chased the dwelling and 20 acres OF
land belonging to the late Geo. r.
Brandon, for 1900. This property
is located on the Little River turnpike,
lust east OF the town OF Fairfax.
The tract containing 221 acres, in
the suit OF Baker VS.. Williams, located
near Vienna, was sold on Saturday last,
by Commissioners Oliver, Keith and
Thornton, to ex-senator John B.
Henderson, OF Alexandria county, for
81. 600 The tract containing "a 44-100
acres was sold to the same gentleman
for $4,000. There was no bid for the
tract containing 3.76-10 acres.
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
FATAL ACCIDENT TO MINISTER.

Rev. DIR. William Wall Wilson Davis,
prominent Congregational minister of
PittsfeId, Mass, and father OF VIII
liam Stearns Davis, the author, was
killed yesterday by falling over a ledge
at Bash Bish Falls, one mile from the
New York state line. Rev, DIR. Davis
was formerly stationed at Cleveland o.,
and Worcester Mass
Accompanied by his daughter, Miss
Fannie Stearns Davis, and histwo SONS,
William and Harold, the clergyman
was having an outing at Bash Bish
Falls. While the other members of
the family were little distance away
DR.. Davis undertook to harness pair
OF horses to his carriage. As he was
swinging the carriage around one Of
the wheels struck him and pushed him
over the ledge He fell 90 feet to the
bottom. striking on his head and break
ing his neck.
DR.. Davis was born in western New
York, 81 years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
FIRE BALTIMORE.

The great double-decker lumber
sheds of Eisenhauer, MacLea d Co.
which were bounded by Canton, Cen
trail and Eastern avenues and Eden
street, Baltimore, and containing 1000,
600 feet OF costly hardwOods, were de-
stroyed by fire last night, causing loss
TO the lumber firm OF $165, 900. Their
insurance is $113, 800. The Eden street
supply station of the Standard Oil
Company, the Bennett Pottery Com
pany, the Bagby Furniture Company
and numerous dwellings caught fire
and the combined loss is estimated at
5000, 900, which is covered by insur-
ance.
A singular coincidence is the fact
that the lumber yard about six months
ago was destroyed by fire which broke
out in the stables OF the Bennett Pot
terry Company, causing a loss at that
time OF $500, 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Es-t,onYIct Drops Dead.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 26.-On
his way back home to spend the re-
mainder OF a life of tragedy in the
haunts OF his boyhoed, J. Wess Moore,
ex-convict, and the most pathetic
figure in the prison history Of Califor-
mia. lies today in the morgue here,
only a few miles from his goal, his
last wish unfulfilled. Moore dropped
dead on the street here yesterday.
Some % years ago Moore left
Greenfield, Ind, following heavy
crop failures and went to California
dreaming of recouping his losses by
mining. He took happy wife with
him. Moore located in Trinity county
ON a promising claim, but had it only
a short time when claim jumpers
drove him off Returning to save his
property Moore battled with his foes
and not one OF them dead He was
sent 10 San Quentin prison for life.
Shortly afterwards his wife died OF a
broken heart A year ago Moore
was paroIed. He organized what
he called the Society for the Friend
less, his aim to help ex-convicts
to become good men and to secure
the paroles of deserving prisoners
pending his soldiers pension OF $12
a month for that purpose. He gained
such an enviable reputation and so
much newspaper praise that politicians
on the California Prison Commission
who were engaged in the work Moore
was doing, it is alleged, became jealous
and succeeded in getting the old man
sent back to prison for life on flimsy
grounds against storm of protest from
one end Of California to the other.
Recently public sentiment forced his
release again and he started for home
only to die en- route OF broken heart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Vice President sherman.

Utica, n. Y, Aug 26.-Persistently
refusing to say a word on any subject
that resembled politics, Vice-President
Sherman left here this afternoon for
Chicago. He will be absent three weeks
during which time he will make adj
dresses in Illinois districts in which
Congressman Mckinley and other
regulars" are standing for renomina-
ton. Tomorrow he will speak at
Clinton, Ills. A relative OF the vice
president declared that there was no
foundation for the reports that Sher-
man would retire from public life al
the close OF his term as vice-president,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
PREACHER WHIPPED.

The story Of the whipping of a
preacher by white caps in the interior
OF Calhoun county at Sand Ridge,
near EVANSVILLE, w. Va, has just
reached Parkersburg A mob Of about
so white caps burst into the residence
of Rev. Scott Williams, a Holiness
preacher at ] O'Clock in the morning,
pulled him out into the yard, and beat
him severely. Albert and Wesley
Polling, two citizens Of that neighbor-
hood, hearing the mob passing their
residence, and fearing violence, went
to the preachers home, but we're rec
ognzed by the mob and also dashed.
The tabernacle in which the holiness
or specification meetings were held,
was burned TO the ground, and the
mob left with the warning to Rev,
Williams that unless he left the county
within ten days they would hang him
to a tree
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
FOR SALE.
OPENING Of THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Clerk Of the City School Board will
be at the Armory Hall for the purpose
of issuing permits for entering the Pub.
lie Schools, which open on MONDAY.
SEPTEMBER ), rs follows
For white children-M Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday, September ), and I,
from 9 a. IN. TO p. m.
For cOlored extraordinarily and
~iday, September 5 and ., from a. m.
10 ,. m. Under the State Laws, all
children before entering the Public
Schools must be properly yaccinated.
In order that the schools may be prop
erly organized no permits will be issued
after the 9th until the 10Th. Those wish
ing to secure seats for their children will
bring their city capitation tax receipts
the year 1910 aug26 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
DEATH OF AN Ex-coNGREssMAN

ExCongressman James F. Epes
died Wednesday night at his home in
Nottoway county, three miles from
Blackstone. The deceased was born in
Nottaway county, May %, 1912 He
received his education in private schools
and at the University OF Virginia. He
served during the war between the states
in the Third Virginia Cavalry, and was
wounded in battle near Reams Station,
Dinwiddie county. He practiced law
until 1888, when he gave up his pro
fession and devoted himself to farming.
Inl891 he was elected a member OF
the Fifty-second Congress as a demo-
crat from the Fourth district of Vir-
ginia, his republican opponent being
John NJ. Langston, coIored, of Peters
burg. Mr.. Epes was also a member OF
the Fifty-third Congress. He was a
cousin Of the late Congressman Sydney
P. Epes, of Nottaway county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Hampton's Magazine for September
which has been received from its pub
fishers in New York, gives the last in
stalment of Commander Peary's ac-
count Of his Discovery OF the North
Pole" The concluding episode OF
Rostrand's "Chantecler" is also given.
The first expose Of the shoe machinery
trust is made by Judson WeIIiver in
Sydney Winslow, Car Of Footwear, 4"
and "'the tooth thinkers" is a warning
to all gullible persons, In The rail
road machine as its works now" Chas.
E. Russell states clearly why railroad
rates are too often excessive, and in
Reno rioters" is a humorous story OF
the big fight. The fiction and verse
of this issue are excellent and clever
writer's are asked to contribute to the
department headed, personalities, the
paying literally for suitable
sketches, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
A Young Woman,s Appeal.

New York, Aug. 26.-sufferine
from starvation and exhaustion, Marga-
ret Sullivan, derelict, II years old,
today implored the police to put her
away somewhere until she is 81, also
she would kill herself The girl had
been lured from her home in Westfeld,
n. Y, by the promise of position in
the chorus. This didn't materialize
and she fell under evil influences. The
good that was in her asserted itself
today and she voluntarily begged to be
saved. She was turned over to char
itY organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

A BITTER attack en- President Taft's
attitude toward the insurgents features
the current issue of Senator La Fol
Iette's magazine. The editorial, among
other things, says: The administration
has presumed to read republicans out
of the party for voting their homes
convictions on legislation. The presi-
dent is directly taking part in state
fights involving the election OF republi-
can senators and congressman. These
are facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Col. RoO.eyelt,s Trlp to the West.

Former President Roosevelt has start
ed on tour which promises to be more
important than any he took while in the
White House. From now until Sep
tember II he will be travelling through
the country making speeches of pro
found significance, and exercising a great
influence upon national affairs. The
Philadelphia North American is the only
paper in Pennsylvania which has a
special correspondent on the train with
Colonel Roosevelt. Angus McSwecn,
the North Americans Washington cor
respondent, will be with Colonel Roose-
welt every day until the return to New
York, and will wire full eports, not
only of the incidents Of the trip, but of
the political developments in each state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

The Woman's Home Companion for
September which has been received from
its publishers in New York, is entitled
the advance fashion number. 1t devotes
twenty-five pages exclusively to autumn
styles and novelties for women and
children from American and French
standpoints. Home decoration and
handicraft" and Household and
needlework," are full OF useful sug.
gestions and the Special articles" and
special departments are many and
timely. The fiction, art and music OF
this issue are excellent and in it Mrs.
Burton Harrison begins The story OF
my New York drawing ROOM"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Everybody's Magazine for septem-
Der. which has been received from its
publishers in New York, opens with
the first OF a series OF articles by Lin
coin Stefins, entitled 1T; an exposi.
ton OF the sovereign political power OF
organized business. F" Most thrilling is
the account OF "Lassoing wild animals
in Africa" and Bringing in the
Fleece" and The greedy game Of get
ting things through" are interesting
articles. THE women Of tomorrow"
by William Hard is welL illustrated
with photographs. The fiction OF this
issue is exceptionally good, including
seven short stories and the last install
ment OF the serial A Successful
Wife. - The various departments are
as usual up 10 date and readable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Cruel Treatment ola Bridegroom.

Boston, Aug. 26.-If Bert A. Kel-
sey, restaurant keeper, succeeds in
finding certain of his friends" today,
according to Kelsey there will be sew
eral funerals at the same time.
Kelsey married several days ago.
Yesterday he and his bride we're in
vted for an automobile ride by friends.
Near Roxbury Crossing Kelsey was
suddenly seized by his companions, a
pair OF handouts was slipped upon his
wrists, his face BACKED with axle
greese, set of burglars implements
showed. into his pockets end a villain
Gus looking blackjack thrust into an
outside pocket, where it could be plain
Iy seen. Then he was pushed from
the car.
For more than an hour Kelsey wan
dered about, Sinking from shadow to
shadow, and finally appealed to a gar
age proprietor to file off the cuffs.
The garage man hurried for a tele-
phone. Kelsey fled. Several pedestrians
caught sight Of him believing him an
escaped dtsperanto, called the police,
but not before the victim had forestal-
led them and entered police station.
There he spent an hour trying to ex-
plain to the skeptical sergeant and
another hour in a cell before he was
released.
1t is believed that Mrs Kelsey was
taken to the home of relatives in some
town near Boston, but nevertheless
the police are making strenuous efforts
to find her today, lest the friends" OF
Kelsey should have imagined it good
''ioke" to hold her a prisoner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Held For Grand Jury.

Danvlle, Va, Aug. 26. Charged
with having embezzled 80, 400 from the
Starr Piano Company, of Richmond,
Emmett w. Moore, local agent for the
company, was today held for the grand
jury. Moore claims that the money
was expended in legitimate office ex-
penses. He was unable to furnish
so. 500 bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26
Threatened strike.

Madrid, Aug ga general strike
OF Spanish miners will be declared
Monday unless the mine owners in the
Bilbao district, where strike has been
on for several weeks. accept the propo-
sition OF the miners. Representatives
of 81 workers associations say they
have received assurances Of cooperation
from all the miners organizations.
There is fear that the strike, if declared
will spread TO other industries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-26

Passengers and Crew Removed.

Bremen, Aug. 26.-The steamer
Koenigen Luise, which passed the
Azores today, reported to the North
German Lloyd Company that on Wed
nesday she took aboard the crew and
passengers OF the steamer Harvest
Queen, which was encountered in a
sinking conditiOd in longitude 40 81
West and latitude 4424 North. The
Harvest Queen was on her way TO
Puenos Ayres.