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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

James w. Reherd has sold his 1885,
acre farm south Of Harrisonburg for
$S7 .000-just 5000 an aere-to Frank
Showalter, who went from Harrison
burg TO Colorado five years ago.
Mrs. John w. Gibbons died at New
port News, Sunday night, as the result
of walking out of a second story win
dow at her home while asleep Saturday
night. Every rib in the somnam-
buIist's body was broken by the fall
and one rib pierced her lung.
1t was reported in Newport News
yesterday that the two-masted schooner
Williams, bound from Norfolk to
Baltimore, and brick laden, foundered
in Chesapeake bay Sunday at A a. m.
three miles from Seven Foot Knoll.
After a sojourn OF several weeks at
Rawley Springs, summef resort in
the mountains OF west Rockingham.
Colonel John S. Mosby Left yesterday
morning for Washington. On Satur-
day Colonel Mosby, in company with
General John E. Roller, drove out to
the battle fields of Cross Keys and
Port Republic.
Surprise is expressed by physicians
and druggists in Richmond that the
mistake made by Druggist William F.
Warmer in compromising prescrip-
ton, using lysol instead Of laxol, should
have proved fatal to 3-year-old John
Wilbon, who died Sunday as the result
of the error. 1t is stated upon excellent
authority that the State pharmaceuti-
cal law does not apply in the case and
that the druggist cannot be prosecuted
for the mistake. Professional men
also say that the error was purely ac-
cidental, and can only be regarded as
such.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
The Threatened split in Kansas.

Topeka, Aug. S0.-Tbe threatened
split in the ranks OF the Kansas insur,
gents is no longer considered imminent.
With the radical and conservative pro-
gressjyes reunited on national affairs, il
was said when the council was called to
order here today that a platform would
be adopted with little contest. The
only contests expected are on initiative
and referendum, and the endorse
ment OF the Taft administration.
Governor Stubbs was expected to be
temporary chairman Of the council.
The democratic, prohibitionist and
socialists councils open here simulaten-
ously with the republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Mob Fires on Troops.

Bilbao, Spain, Aug. S0.-Mobs OF
strikers today fired on the troops sent
here to preserve order. A number Of
persons have been injured in clashes
between the strikers and soldiers.
Although the general strike was de-
clared off, the situation is worst today
than at any time since the strike Of
miners precipitated the trouble. A
large body Of strikers attempted to
stop all railroad work. They were
finally dispersed and the train service
was rendered.
Shipping has been seriously inter
fered with owing to a large number OF
seamen joining the strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Robbed on a steamer.

New York, Aug 30.-When the
Kaiser Wilhelm II, in today from
Bremen, reached her dock, her officers
and a squad OF detectives, who boarded
here at Quarantine, were busily in
yestigating a mysterious robbery that
took place early Friday morning. The
victim was Miss Ethel May Davis, a
Chicago woman, who lost iewelry
valued at 81 600 All efforts to locate
the thieves failed.
Miss Davis and friend, Mrs. James
IS. Rodgers, occupied a state room to-
gether. Friday morning wireless
telegram was delivered to Miss Davis.
Later on, while Miss Davis was asleep,
Mrs. Rodgers left the room. 1t is
thought the thief may have secreted
himself in the stateroom while Miss
Davis was out getting the message and
have secured the jewels and made his
getaway" after Mrs. Rodgers left.
James c. Condor, president Of the
Iroquis Club, of Chicago, who was a
passenger, sent a wireless for private
detectives to meet the steamer, and
they will try TO recover the jewelry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Bryant Comments on Taft,s Letter.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug 30.-Wii-
liam J. Bryan today took occasion 10
express opinions about the letter re-
Gently written by President Taft to
Chairman Griscom of the New York
county republican committee and
about the Taft campaign letter to Rep
resentative Mckinley.
Regarding the Taft letter on the
New York situation, Bryan said: The
president in writing that letter was
striving to bring together the two fac
tons of the republican party. do not
believe that he realizes that the breach
is so wide that such measures will mot
suffice to heal the wounds. "
Commenting on President Taft's
campaign document, he said the letter
indicated that the president now be-
lieves it wise to reduce the tariff by
separate bills instead of a general mea
sure,
When we tried to do this in 1892
said the commoner, the republicans
ridiculed our plan and called the bills
pop gun bills. They will probably
speak more respectfully hereafter "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
The MARYLAND Election.

Baltimore, Aug. 30.-Reports from
ali over the city and STATE this afternoon
indicate that heavy vote is being
polled in the Maryland congressional
primary election, the first TO be held
under the new law. Today's coatests
arc being participated in only by az
filiated voters of the democratic and re-
publican parties. There are. numer-
GUS contests on both sides. Late this
afternoon it was reported that State
Senator Charles Linthicum, who has
the backing of Governor Crothers, was
leading his three democratic opponents
in the Fourth district. The name Of
Congressman George A. Pearre (repub-
lican, who has represented the Sixth
district for twelve years, did not go be-
fore the voters today, but Mr. Pearre
in statement denies that he was forced
out OF the fight by President Taft as
had been generally intimated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
,su bject to Heavy Fine.

New York, Aug. 3O.--A penalty Of
fines amounting to $200,000 confronts
Mrs. |. Reynolds Adriance, of Pough-
keepsie, as a result Of an alleged at
tempt to smuggle pearl necklace
valued at 81, 800. In addition to the
charge or smuggling on which she was
held for the grand jury, Mrs. Adriance
has been directed TO appear before
surveyor of the Port Henry on Thurs
day when she will be asked to prove
that some 100000 worth OF Jewels
found IN her baggage, were purchased
In this country. Mrs. Adriance said
she would be able to show that these
were purchased from a Fifth avenue
leweler. Unless she can prove that,
it will be forfeited as smuggted and il
she desires TO redeem il, she will have
to pay fines and penalties amounting
to 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
discharge Employee Killed.

st. Paul, Aug. 30.-Charles WEIGH
discharged travelling Waterman for the
Great Northern Railroad, tried tc
murder AL. G. Ray, chief special agent
OF the railroad, in the Great Northern
Office building here today and was
killed by Ray.
WEIGH fired five shots at Ray, none
OF them taking effect At the second
shot Ray, who was sitting at his desk,
drew a revolver and returned WEIGH s
fire. One Of. his bullets struck Welch
in the head.
Just before Rays shot struck him,
Welch dashed a newspaper wrapped
package to the Office floor. This later
proved to be a pint bottle of nitro gly-
cerine, but the wrapping kept 1t from
exploding.
The police say there was enough OF
the explosive to have wrecked the ten
story office building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Appeal from Sentence.

New York, Aug S0.-Accompanied
by counsel, Charles H. Reike, former
secretary OF the sugar trust, and Ernest
w. Gerbracht, former refinery superin-
tendent, appeared in the United States
Court today prepared to have sentence
passed. Both men were convicted
several weeks ago of conspiracy to de-
fraud the government by underweighing
of sugar cargoes Because OF the
absence OF Judge Martin, who presided
at their trial, Judge Hough adjourned
the case until September 10. Attor-
neps Stanchfield, and Lesow said that
when the case is called they will ask
for an arrest OF judgement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30

Following Justice Goff's recent de-
cision in New York denouncing dis
orderly picketing and holding illegal a
strike which demands a closed shop,
trouble occurred last night when pro-
cess server, representing the Cloak,
Suit and Skirt Manufacturers AssOcia-
ton, tried to serve a striker on picket
duty with an order restraining
him from interfering with strike
breakers.
Instead OF obeying the summons the
striker tore it up and crowd of sympa-
thizers threatened the process server
with bodily harm. The police finally
broke up the near-riot and arrested the
destroyer of the summons.
Plans for an anicable adjustment Of
the strike have fallen through. 1t was
understood on Saturday night that a
settlement might be reached within "a
hours, but the more radical of the
strikers refused TO ratify the proposed
agreement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Wood Alcohol In the Punch.

Pittsburg, Aug. 30.-Wood alcohol
mixed with beer and whiskey at a
foreign christening almost cost thirty
lives while one was being consecrated
Monday night at East Pittsburg. John
Wodocsy, Stephen Veroski, Wassil
Bayobosky and Andrew Muloc are in
a critical condition and are not expect.
ell to recover The alcohol was found
where some painters had left it, and
was put into the punch" by some of
the guests. Those who partook Of the
poisoned beverage we're almost instantly
overcome. Some we're blinded and
others fell unconscious and were re-
yived only after physicians we're called,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Soldiers Guarding Jail.

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 80
With two companies of militia and
many deputy sheriffs guarding the
county jail, containing John Wayne
and Charles Clyburn, two alleged
negro murderers, besides many mem
bers of a mob which attempted to storm
the jail and lynch the negroes, Hunt
ingtOn is under martial law today.
Because of many fights between whites
and blacks the authorities fear a gen
eral race riot may break out A mob
OF 5000 last night went to the jail, but
through the stubborn resistance OF the
deputy sheriff and the police force,
the rioters were dispersed after fifty
had been arrested. A special grand jury
will convene probably tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30

Columbus, O., Aug. 30.-Charges oI
unnecessary brutality are made against
militia men today following the street
car strike riots of last night when forty
men were arrested and probably two
hundred suffered injury from night
sticks and dubbed rifles. Residents oil
the riot district declare the soldiers
welded their clubs and guns promls-
cuOusly.
The sudden arrival OF Battery c sur
prised the rioters and police The
battery had been publicly relieved from
strike duty two days ago bnt their
coup OF last night leads to the belief
that the publication Of their release was
subterfuge to find how quiet the city
really is
Numerous minor riots followed the
big one. In one instance the militia
dispersed q mob Of 400 people who
jeered and roughly handled street car
passengers a short distance from the
capital. There is evident friction be-
tween the police and the soldiers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30

Biddeford, Me-, Aug. S0.-A stir
was caused here yesterday by State
Bank Examiner w. B. Skeletons state
ment that the shortage in the accounts
OF the York County Savings Bank,
whose doors were closed by him on Au-
gust II, would not be less than $500,
600 and not more than $3.50, 600. Pre-
vious predictions had placed the loss at
800, 900. Hundreds Of the $500 de-
positors are mill operatives, whose saw
ings Of lifetime were held by the
bank. II was learned that the falsify-
ing OF the accounts has been going on
the last thirty years Of the fifty years
that Richmond II. Ingersoll was treas
urer. IngersoIl, who has been deposed,
is critically i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
ELECTRIC Motor Cars.

Washington, ID. c., August 30.-ThC
two new electric motor cars now being
built for the Southern Railway Com
pany will be decided improvements oyel
the car now being operated between
(ireenyille and Bolton, s. C.
The thorough test given to this cal
has enabled the officials OF the company
to decide on several changes that will
contribute materially TO the comfort oil
passengers The new ears will be larger
with separate compartments, separate
entrances, and separate toilet conven-
fences for white and colored passengers.
Water coolers will be provided in each
compartment.
1t has been found that for summer
use in a climate like that OF South
Carolina it is desirable that the win
dows can be raised higher than is pos
sible in the car now being operated.
Accordingly, in the new cars the win
dows will raise higher, having clear
opening of twelve inches. In addition
TO this new system of ventilation will
be provided in the roof which will
thoroughly yentilate the car and make
it comfortable, even when the windows
are all down. The seats, which will be
upholstered in crimson plush, will be
larger, with higher backs, and will be
more comfortable. The end Of the
vestibule will be provided with an out
side door which can be closed TO keep
out the dust. In addition to these
changes which contribute to the COM
fort OF the passengers, numerous me-
chanical improvements will be incorpo-
rated in the new cars.
In addition to these two electric cars,
the Southern Railway Company is also
having built McKeen motor car,
which will have an extreme length Of
70 feet 10 inches, and will be divided
into four compartments, one TO accom-
modate the engine, the baggage and
express room, and two passenger com
partments designed for the separation
of the races, one having seating
capacity OF forty and the other Of
eighteen. These compartments will
have separate entrances, and each will
have its own lavatory, water cooler,
and other conveniences. The body OF
the car is OF all steel construction, of
torpedo design. 1t is unique in APP
pearance and will be exceedingly strong
and comfortable. The seats will be of
the fastest design and will be covered
with green leather. The car will
be lighted with electricity and
in winter will be heated by hot
water. The side windows raise to.
clear height OF eleven inches and the
roof ventilation is designed to thorough
ly ventilate the ear regardless Of
whether the windows are opened or
closed. The motive power Of the car
is n 200 horse power gasoline motor,
suspended from the trucks so that the
motion OF the engine does not in any
way cause vibration to the body of the
car.
As soon as one of these new electric
motor cars has been received it will be
substituted for the car now being OPP
Grated between Greenville and Ander-
son. The other electric car and the
McKeen ear will be put in service in
localities where they can be used to the
host ADVANTAGE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
A DISPATCH from San Francisco sa

A DISPATCH from San Francisco says
opium, the insidious enemy of the
armies Of the world, has invaded the
ranks of the United States troops sta
toned at the Preside to such an extent
that strong campaign. in which are
involved more than $50 men, has
been launched in an effort to crush out
what is declared to be the greatest
danger confronting the enlisted men at
the big military reservation. An APP
peal has been made to the civil author
tiles to aid in taking drastic steps. Last
January company commanders began
to make reports to post headquarters,
and the general hospital daily received
stricken soldier 1t was at first esti-
mated that 40 per cent Of the men at
the Preside were using the drug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
MURDERED HIS WIFE.

Pink" Mebane, negro about 45
years OF age. shot and instantly killed
his wife, Fannie Mehane, and fatally
injured an aged man Of his own race
Daniel Powell, in DanviI!e yesterday.
The couple lived apart for weeks
Powell went to the house and shot the
woman four times in the breast. Re-
loading his revolver, he opened fire on
his son, who ran to Powell's house.
When the latter told him to keep run
ming Mebane said TN shoot you,
too" and fired into the old mans
breast and his head. The boy escaped
after a long chase. Mebane was gone
when officers appeared, but later re-
turned to the house to change his
clothes. Shouting defiance, he shot
into the windows and doors OF several
homes near by, then disappeared. He
is still at large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30

LINCOLN STEFFENs, the original
muckraker, who achieved a reputation
from his magazine articles dealing with
the corruption Of American city gov
eminent, now begins series Of maya
zine articles intended to show the SOW
ereign political power Of organized bust
ness now centered in the hands Of one
fnancier, ]. 2. Morgan, the recognized
boss Of Wall street. BY wall street
here Steffens says he means our whole
financial system, with New York as the
capital He points out how the
business interests thus controlled
dominate all our institutions in
Guiding press, pulpit and politics, and
proposes to analyze the machinery OF
business. There is more truth than
fiction in these statements. which is sad
but true.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
COSTLY STRING OF PEARLS.

Society at Newport, r. L., is agoe
over Mrs. Joseph Widcner's 5000, 00O
string of new pearls, which the Phila-
delphia society leader wore for the first
time at the dance given by Mrs. Ed
ward j. Berwind.
Another surprise at the dance, due to
the fact, so the posted ones say, that il
was known in advance that Mrs. Wide
ner would wear the pearl necklace, was
the appearance OF so many bona fide
famous jewel pieces on the other
women. II is a common custom AT
Newport social functions for the women
to leave the real jewels in the safe de-
post vault and wear paste limitations.
There was little paste at the Berwind
dance. An estimate of $50, 900, 900 is
given on the value OF iewelry which
adorned the hostess and her guests.
Mrs. Widener's new necklace is a
birthday gift from her husband. The
pearls are graduated in size and per
fectly matched; in fact, they are con-
ceded to be the most beautiful ever
seen at Newport.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
wouId-be Suicide.

New York, Aug. 30.-Tossing on q
cot in Flower Hospital, with police
man sitting near prepared to arrest her
as soon as she is able TO be moved, is a
young girl whose attempted suicide late
last night in the fashionable Hotel
Astor has resulted in one of the deepest
mysteries OF the Metropolis. Her iden-
tity is unknown. Her clothing was OF
most fashionable cut and excellent tex
ture. while her features bear every evil
dence OF refinement. Every mark that
might have served to identify her had
been carefully removed from her cloth
ing, and since she was taken into the
hospital, she has steadfastly refused TO
speak one word about herself, although
she has piteously pleaded with doctors
and nurses to let her die.
Unless there are some unforeseen de-
yelopments she will get well. The
bullet she fired into her breast, hoping
it would lodge in her heart, struck a
rib and was DETECTED. 1t will be re-
moved later.
The girl, who is blonde, apparently
not more than % years OF age, walked
into the Astor about midnight, passed
straight through the crowded corridors
and on into the ladies retiring room.
A white aproned maid stepped forward
to relieve her OF the long blue silk
opera wrap that was suspended from
her shoulders, but was ignored. Pass
ing across the room the visitor drew a
revolver from the folds Of her skirt,
pressed it to her bosom and fired. She
staggered back and fell TO the floor,
and, as the maid raised her head, she
whispered
Il did it myself; now want to die. ."
There was panic in the dining room
and corridors when the shot was heard,
but hotel employees formed a Gordon
about the door, and word was passed
that a woman had accidentally shot
herself. AS soon as quiet was restored
the ambulance from Flower Hospital
was rushed to side entrance and the
woman carried out.
A gilt mesh purse that she carried
contained $l.75, but neither cards nor
handkerchief Manager Muschenheim,
OF the Aston, said she was not guest
aud he had never seen her before.
A search Of the girls clothing reveal
ed three letters. They were addressed
simply: To Mother" To Sister, 3"
ITO Blanche"
The letter to her mother appeared TO
be signed "Norah, but the signature
was so blurred it could not be deciphered.
In the handbag there was also found
manuscript entitled "Thessalia, "
extending over seven sheets OF paper.
There was also this penciIed note: This
is my pet story | want to have it
buried with me. | would take my
books with me as companions.
Later in the morning DR.. Hughes,
who is in charge OF the case, stated
that there we're symptoms OF pertonItis
and that the girl was in grave con-
dition.
Persistent questioning by the doctors
this afternoon resulted i'm the woman
saying her name was Alice Cole. She
refused to say where she lived or to
name any relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
RiOting In Portugal,

Lisbon, Aug. 30.-Election rioting
occurred in the provinces yesterday.
At Castillo Branco an election officer
was shot and i is reported that several
persons were killed. A feature OF yes
terday's polling was the big increase in
the republican vote everywhere. In
addition to Lisbon and its suburbs the
republicans triumphed in the aristo-
cratic cities Of Santarem and Cintra.
OF the 1876 results yesterday those
elected comprise 80 ministerialists, 39
monarchists and opposition members
and II republicans. Twenty districts
remain to be decided.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
SAYS ALL MEN ARE NOT EQUAL.

Pope Plus i'm letter to the French
Episcopate orders the dissolution and
reorganization under the bishops OF the
French Catholic "SilIon" Society, on
the ground that it is propagating a false
dream OF democracy and the equality
OF mana principle contrary to ma
ture, a generator of jealousy and sub
versive OF social order. "
The letter adjures the faithful not to
be deceived by the mirage Of a false
democracy, saying the church has
never deceived the people by com
promising alliances, and it can restore
the organisms broken by revolutions
and adapt them to a new situation
created by the material evolution Of
contcmporaneous society. The true
friends OF the people are neither reyo-
lutionists nor innovationists, but tradi-
tionalists.
The Sillon Society is a powerful or
ganization OF young Catholics which
was inaugurated during the pontificate
of Pope Leo XIII for work among the
masses, with the object OF reconciIing
them with the church. 1t has many
ramifications among the workmen s
organizations.
Lately Mgr Mignot, the archbishop
OF Toulouse, in public letter defend
ed the society against the charge Of
modernist tendencies brought by the
ultramontaines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-30
Thelis of .IeMelrv.

Bar Harbor, Me-, Aug. 30.-News
was given to the police yesterday OF an
important jewel robbery, the first Bar
Harbor has had for number Of years.
The victim was Mrs. Monroe Smith, OF
Philadelphia, who occupies the Gun
ningham cottage, in Mount Desert
street. The loss will amount to several
thousand dollars. The stolen articles
included several diamond rings,
watches, bracelets, pendants and other
pieces Of iewelry. The jewelry was
missed last Wednesday, but Mrs. Smith
did not make her loss known to the
public until yesterday. Cottages at
Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor
have recently been entered and jewelry
OF more or less value taken, and it is
thought that the same parties are the
ones who are responsible for this
robbery.