Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-11-30
NEWS OF THE DAY.

An attempt to establish an aerial
intercity air liner service between big
eastern cities, with Atlantic City as its
base, is now practically assured.
William f. Sheehan, it is announced,
will be Tammany's candidate for
United States senator from New York
to succeed Depew.
August Belmont testified before the
New York legislative investigation COM
mittee, yesterday, denying that a cor
ruption fluid OF 100000 had been
raised by the racing interests.
A. D. Spear, formerly cashier of the
Oberlin National Bank, at Detroit,
looted, by Cassie Chadwick OF
100000 or more, died suddenly
Monday night.
Almost million dollars damage was
done and the entire town OF Rummels-
burg, Prussia, was illuminated early
Yesterday when four huge tanks con-
tanning 2,500,000 gallons OF gasoline
exploded. The entire town was threat
ened viii destruction.
The price OF coffee has gone up two
cents on the pound-the second jump
within the past month. According to
the wholesale dealers, the increase will
go higher. because OF the fact taht the
demand is greater than the production.
= Sidney S. Williams, 80 years old,
we'll known as a clubman, OF Washing
ton was found dead in the sleeping
room OF tie Chicago Athletic Club, Mt
Chicago, ILL.,, late yesterday afternoon.
Although Mr.. Williams death was sup
posed TO have been caused by apoplexy,
the coroner is making an investigation.
The next legislature Of West Virginia
will be asked to pass law establishing
whipping posts. 1t is argued that the
fine and Jail sentence are not the proper
punishment to suit the offense. A
public hoggng it is thought will be
more effective in reaching the class OF
offenders that need to be reformed or
deferred.
After 80 years OF service as q pas
senger carrier on the Hudson river the
historic old steamboat Mary Powell is
to be retired at the close OF the 1911
river season, according to plans an
nounccd by her owners last night. The
Mary Powell in years gone by was one
OF the fastest boats ailoat and was called
the Queen OF the Hudson" Fitting
ceremonies will mark her retirement.
Prize fighting received knockout
blow in Oakland and AIamena county,
Cal, yesterday, when the district attor-
ney issued notice that no more prize
fighting would be allowed According
to him u prize-6ght is contest in
which one OF the fighters is Knocked
out. The grand jury will back up the
district attorney and will indict not only
fighters and promoters and seconds, but
any Of the spectators who can be Sc
cured.
A dispatch from Pekin says; Serious
doubt that the projected loan Of $50,
900 900 TO China by an American fl
nancial syndicate will be finally con-
cluded is expressed in Pekin. Numer-
Gus difficulties have arisen, among them
being the unwiIIingness Of China to &C
cept foreign financial adviser. With
out such control, it is said that the
promoters are unwilling to proceed.
The present IS recognized as a crucial
period 10 the history OF China. If Dor
rowed millions are squandered any ca
lamity will be possible, even a revolu-
ton and the partition OF the empire.
During sudden tempest in in the
Caspian Sea yesterday 4 landing stage
on which we're 800 Persian dock workers
was dragged from its mooriDgs and
swept out to sea. The storm was so
violent that attempts at rescue were
futile, and all hope that any OF the
men will be saved has been abandoned.
Scores OF ships, several with their crews
on board, were sunk at their moorings
at different Caspian coast towns. Sew
eral towns along the coast we're flooded
the inhabitants in hundreds of cases
being forced to take refuge in hay
stacks. The plight Of the sufferers is
pitiabIe, as intense cold hassadded to
the general misery.