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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11

The senatorial race, SO far as Martin
and Jones are concerned, which com
meneed to warm up last week by the
speeches OF Mr.. Jones charging Senator
Martin with being the dispenser "f =
railway yellow dog" fund reached .
climax last right III Woodstock when
Mr.. Jones produced series Of letter
from /. S. Barbour Thompson written
in 1891 in which, it is claimed, Martin
is shown TO have handled corruption
funds from the various railway com
panies. j. S. Barbour Thompson, the
author OF the letters, was formerly 4
resident OF Alexandria. He married
the daughter of the late Colonel Morton
Marye and was for many years con-
uectcd with the Southern Railway
company in important executive posi-
lions.
In an interview last night Senator
Martin made the most sweeping denial
of Mr.. Jones S charges and rs also did
J. Taylor EIyson OF Richmond, the
head Of the democratic party in the
state.
Among other things Senator Martin
said:
Mr.. Jones states that at the time
: OF my first election to the Senate |
vas known to the Virginia people only
as the agent and lobbyist Of railroad
corporations. ! don't know where
Mr.. Jones gets this idea, but | do
know that it had its origin in fals"hood
and malice, because have never at
any period Of my life been the repIe-
sentative Of any railroad or other
corporation, or Of any person or
persons, in connection with any mat
ter pending before the Legislative body,
state or national. Many such re-
lainers have been Offered me rs 4 law
yer, but invariably have declined
them. have never III my life had
nv course as 4 cit 'zcu in respect to
any public matter embarrassed hy a
retainer. No one ran trnthfully say
that haze been retained To represent, ,
or have, IL fact, represented, any ~
tt'rst fnr \ corporation, CT any one
els. before a l,.gi=Ia.iy body. Mr.
Martin thru goes on 10 SIalr tina, pre-
y,.us to lis election to the s'~iiair he
was emi lpy,d AZ are other lawyers 10y
certain railroads.
Now, referring 10 the l..tters read by
Mr. Jou,S at Wood, tock, ScEatpr NJ r-
tin reiterales statements he mad: tSo
ypa,s igo. He says:
o. .Ir. j. S. L Th.,mis 81 AEtcn
and ,thrrs from time !" 'I;':r made
c nttitutlcns or assi-;,d - raising
funds. Ever, dollar Contributed hy
thau. inrlIdns the !: $40 n''.l'u"n"d IN
Mr.. Thomrsons lrllcr oi September
IS. 1891, CT realized (rom any source,
vas. so far ~ have any Enowlrdge or
connection With The same, disposed OF
in the interest of The democratic party,
and not one dollar was intended to be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
SENATOR MARTIN MAKES SWEEPING
DENIAL Of CHARGES MADE BY JONES.
Raised Money for State Democratic Committee But Never Was Lobbyist
and Refused Reanes Letters Twenty Years Old

used, or was given to be used or was il
fact used, in the interest OF the rail
roads or ui other corporations. They
were asked 10 contribute 10 the DEMO
cratic party, and the money contri-
buted was contributed for that pur.
pose. +"
Mr.. JONES CHARGES.
In sulstantialion of his charges that
before his election 10 the United States
Senate in 1888 Thomas s. Martin wa.
not only railroad ag,nt and lobbyis,
before the Legislature Of Virginia, but
vas one Of the disbnrslng agents Al
the "yellow-log" fund Of the railroads:
Congressman William a. Jones III
the course OF a speech delivered
at Woodstock yesterday after
noon real live letters which show,
according to the congressman, that
Senator Martin was on the most init
mate terms with the railroad interests
and received specific sums Of money
from Superintendent Barbour Thomp-
son, Of the Southern Railway Com
pany.
Two OF the letters were written dur
ing the legislative campaign OF 1871.
The other three we're written after tie
election, but before the legislature
met.
At this session OF the legislature The
Kent RliIro4l bill. designed to rrgn-
late the railroads in certain respects
vas introduced. The bill was defeat
ed. At the next senatorial election
Senator Martin WAS sent TO the United
States Senate. He defeated Gen.
Filzhugh Lee, aud it was charged that
he had The support OF the railroads.
One uf the letters is addressed to
Senator Martin. It's calls attention to
AZ $500 enclosure 10 be applied to the
purpose stated" in a letter referred To
~ having been written three days pre-
yious by Senator Martin to SuperInien-
dent Thompson.
The other letters are addressed to
Decatur Aytell, nov vice-presidcnt OF
the Chcsakcakc and Ohio Railroad; ].
II. Bngart. CT Sou,lIampton; Gen. /.
NJ. Logan, OF the old Richmond and
Alcgany Railroad, and the late
Leonard MarburY, \ prominent attor-
ney OF Alexandria.
Senator Martin is mentioned in every
letter. IN fact the letters abound with
with such expressions as get il touch
with Martin" hunt up Martin, "
shaping up matters" and turn over
to Martin similar amount.
\ number OF the most prominent
politicians in the state are also men.
toned in the letters, among them be
ing Mr.. Ellyson," presumably Lieut..
Gov. j. Taylor EllySou and Mr.. Card
we'll. !" presumably Judge r. II. Card
we'll, OF the Supreme Court Bench, III
one time speaker OF the House OF ptl :
gates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
CHRONIC TROUBLE
REPORTED IN MEXICO.
Runors of Dissensions and CT
Impending Cabinet Crisis. Diaz
Methods Still in Evidence.
MIR. JONES CHARGES.

Mexico City. July ll.--.Persistent
rumors Of dissensions and reports that
cabinet crisis is approaching, indi'
Gates that all is not working smoothly
in tbs New Mexican government. An
attempt, it is declared, is being made
by the Madcrist group to outset the
Cientitico element from The cabinet,
on the charge that they are reaction
aries.
That typical "Diaz methods > are
still resorled TO, Sss illustrated III The
arrest at Pucbla OF Congressman Carlo:
MARTINEZ and four safe representative:
Of Putbla, on the ground that they
were plotting against hladcro.
The prisoners were released yc'trr
day upon orders from President dc |:
Barra. but The incident has intensified
the cabinet situation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
INTERESTING MEETING IF
CHAMBER Or C0NNERCE.
Electric Sign on River Front Attracts
Attention. Want Law Enforced
the Stray Dog Menace.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Chamber Of Commerce, Inc, was held
last night and was we'll attended.
The question of freight rates from
Alexandria to Fairfax Court House and
intermediate paimts was discussed at
length, also rates 10 various points Ill
other territory tributary to this city.
Communications were read from
parties seeking places TO locate, whose
attention had been attracted to this
city by the large sign on the river
front.
Tie question Of the enforcement of
the vagraat law VAS brought up and a
special committee was appointed to
endrayor to have that law enforced.
The following motion was adopted: :
In view Of the large number OF
dogs in the city which are n, mace TO
the children aud public generally that
we learn with pleasure OF the efforts
made by the mayor and other city Of
fcials to destroygunlcen>cd dogs.'
The Hill Directory Company Of
Richmond. Va, have presented the
Chamb.r OF Commerce with the follow
ing directories: Baltimore, Md, Char.
lottesv.lIe, Va, Durham, n. c.,
Greensboro, N c., Little Rock, Arkan-
sas, Norfolk, Va, Newport News, Va,
Petersburg, Va, Richmond, Va, Scat
tie, Washington, Virginia State Bu'i-
ness Directory e. Gazetteer aud Win
ston Salem, n. c.
A vote OF thanks was extended to
that company for their kindness, and
an appropriation was made to pnr-
chase a suitable case for these books,
which the public generally is invited to
use freely.
1t vas reported that the work OF the
credit report bureau had increased to
such an extent that it bad become nec-
essary to increase the filing facilities,
and an appropriation was made to pur-
chase the necessary cases, etc:
A resolution was adopted commend
ing the action CT the city school board
at their last meeting, in establishing a
high school iu The city, thus providing
educational facilities for the children
whose parents desire them to aval!
themselves of this additional and ad-
vanced course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
DIVIDEND BY AUGUST I5I.
Receivers Hope To Have Cheeks
Ready By That Date For DepoS-
itors OF Trust Company.

The decree entered by Judge Barley
Yesterday directing the receivers Of Tie
trust company to calculate interest on
certificates Of deposit up To December
18th, 1910, removed the last obstacle
in the way OF the payment 81 tl,c first
dividend Of twenty per Gers To the
creditors Of the Virginia Safe Deposit
and Trust Corporation.
The receivers are now busy il COM
pleiing thair schedules and are prepar-
ing to issue checks to the drposit0rs
There is large amount OF labor Incl
dent to the payment OF the 5000 Credi-
tors. but they hope to have the check:
ready by August, fret.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
NEW WATER SPRINKLER.

Yesterday afternoon there was put
Oh the streets ucW wafer sprinkler,
the old one awaiting repairs. The
sprinkler was shipped on June IL and
waS received III this city on Friday last.
1t is Of the same type H. the OLD one,
being the make Of the Austin
Manufacturing Company, of Chicago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
Another Victim.

Atlanta, Ga, July 11.-Police here
today are searching 7aioly for clues to
the mysterious Jack the Ripper" who
claimed his seventh murder victim last
nisht-an unknown negro woman. She
was killed exactly as six others have
been murdered during the last six
Weeks-her throat cut from ear to ear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
LOCAL BREyITiES.

Extensive repairs are being made to
the works OF the Virginia Glass Co. in
West End.
The Board OF Lady Managers OF the
Chldren's home will meet tomorrow
night at 1880 o'clock.
Edward c., the 4 years old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Craddock
died at his parents home, lie south
Patrick street, last night His funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
steamer ITloated.

Chatham, Mass, July 1.-THE
thirty.four passengers on the grounded
steamer kershaw today started for their
destination in Baltimore aboard the
sister ship Juaniata. The KershaW
was pulled from Shovelful Shoal rip
about midnight and will continue
south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11

Never leave homo on Q journey
without a bottle OF Chamberlain $
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy;
1t is almost certain to be needed and
cannot be obtained when on board the
cars or steamships. For sale by W.
F. Creighton and Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
PERSONALS.

It was George Cornell, OF Alexandria,
not Camp!nll, rs stated Ia dispatch
from Philadelphia yesterday, who vas
overcome by heat in that city. lie
IS now in the Frankfort Hospital.
Mrs. Richard c. Burnett is seriously
llsat her home in this city.
Rev. G. A. Lutttell, pastor of Trio
i,y NJ. L. Church. left today for East
Tennessee where he will visit friends
and relatives. Mr.. Luttrcll will be
away from his church for the next
three weeks and his pulpit whl be oc-
cuped in the morning by visiting
clereymen.
Mss Gcorgy E Hudson, who won
the automobile given away Ivy the Elks
at their festival held last April, has
decided to keep it and not to sell it,
as had been supposed. She has been
offered rs high as $500 for the auto.
Dir. Samuel R. Cats is the guest
OF his father, Mr.. +. p. Cats, at his
home in West End Dr. Cats is an
assistant surgeon on the National Rail
way Of Mexico, and has his home al
Aguascaeptcs, Mexico.
Masters Harry and Merle Meeks
are spending the summer with their
grandmother, Mrs. Lushbaugh, in
Clifton Forge.
Miss Rust, OF Culpeper, is the guest
Of her cousin, Miss Mary Bruin, at the
latter's home in West End.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Y Ale and
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Fredlander
have left for Atlantic City, where they
will attend the Eiks' Convention being
held there this week. Mr.. aud MIS-
Ale will after the convention visit
friends in Philadelphia, Allentown and
Schwenksville, Penn. At the latter
place the visitors will be the guests OF
Mrs. Minerva Noble.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ale have left
for Atlantic City and Salem, n. j.
their former home.
Miss Murphy, of this city, who is
suffering from appendicitis, was placed
in the Alexandria Hospital today.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Phillips delight
fully entertained number OF their
friends July ith at Lakewood, Dyke, "
among the features Of the occasion,
dancing was INDUCED in until late
hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

At meeting of Marley Encamp-
ment, No. 6, Odd Fellows, held at its
ball last night, the following reccnsy
elected officers were installed hy ".
E. Latham, deputy grand CHIEF palri-
arch: H. E. Arnold, chief patriarch;
George D. Suthard, senior warden; v.
H. Peele, high priest; z. NJ. Watkins,
scribe; P. NJ. Bradshaw, treasurer; \,
r. Davis, junior warden; v. r..
Latham, ST. guide; W. A. Conway,
first watch; j. T. Watkins, seCo"d
watch; n. / Williamson, third watch {;
George W. Bontz, fourth watch; a. j.
Butcher, inside gard; ". L. Clark,
outside guard; I. ]. Travis, first guard
j. W. McMsnamin, second guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM. .

The Alexandria Dramatic Company
left for Arcotink this afternoon where
they will present the old temperance
drama Ten Nights in Barroom, "
under the auspices Of Accotink Lodge
/. o. O. +. Mr.. Ernest r. Boyer,
manager OF the company has secured
the services OF Mr.. Archie P. Maddox,
formerly OF Alexandria, who has been
connected with stock and travelling
companies for several seasons. The
cast includes A. d. Deeton, L. F!em-
ing. G.. r. Herbert, l.. d Sullivan, b.
Padgett, A. P. Maddox. E. R. Boyer,
and Miss Carrie Fishback, Miss Grace
Wiley, Mrs. Josie Boyer and little Mel
lie Peyton.
The company has been requested to
present the play at Occoquan, Falls
Church and Rallston, and Mr.. Boyer is
now making arrangements for these
places.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
VOLUME CXII.--NO. l61
Start Home Now and Join the RANKS
Of the Independents.

Never as been easier build than right now-money e
t and is seeking legitimate channels And there no
more worthy than home building. 1t opens the purse sInss %
the banker quicker anything ese because it means n y
have decided TO become part OF the community IN "c s
live almost before you start you lind the o"e.s @
home carries significance Start loday-you oe giau YOU
do and sorry if you doht When your ready 10 aih oe
we'll be waiting you because We have Just lhe i' s
will need besides ofsuggesions that may be he'ptu " you
without any extra charge
w. 4. Smoot & Co, Inc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11

Mems iue Oxfords $3.50 $500 and
$500 grades. Clearing Sale Price $3.50
]. A. Marshall & Bro. 422 King
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11

"ASK FOR RECEIPTS on all pur
chases. which gives you the opportunity
OF securing a Keen kutter Sewing
Machine absolutely without cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11
Wood
Goal
Coke Y

Order your Coal before the advance at
lowest suDmer prices, Best quality
prompt delivery and bottom price.
Phons s5, DEW, AITCHEsQN, lo7 south
eys! sssaas, isaH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11

Ladies $3.50 and a4.00 Pumps and
Oxiords. Clearing price $500, ], A.
Marshall & Bro. 422 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-11

Ladies 81 80 and s3. 90 fine Oxfords
and Pumps. Clearing Price $500. j.
A. Marshall Il Bro. 422 King street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-03
BY Associated Press.

Chicago, Sept. 2.-Letters sent to
President Markham, of the Illinois
Central, by representatives of the
unions composing the federated shop
employees, seeking another conference
Tuesday, were unanswered today. The
union men, however, believe Markham
Will receive them again and they will
be able to adjust the controversy
Emphatic denial was made today by
officers of the Illinois Central shop
mems union that thirty days notice
had been given to the railroad to abro-
gate the existing wage agreements. At
a meeting of the labor chiefs today 1t
was decided that no such notice is
necessary, as the federation called the
railroad officials attention to a desire
to have the newly formed organization
recognized in a letter addressed to
President Markham under date of June
10.
After passing on this point, the labor
meetings which have been in session
for a week, adjourned and the dele
gates left for their homes. No def
mite date has been set for another
meeting and it may be that no other
conferences will be held as the grand
lodge officers who remained in Chicago
are authorized to deal with every
phase of the situation, even to the call
ing of a strike If necessary.
President McCreary, of the federated
employees of the Illinois Central rail-
road, said today:
"The report that the grand lodge Of
ficers recommended that a thirty day
Continued on Page Fifteen
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-03
SEVEN TOLEDO
CITY OFFICIALS
ARE DROWNED
WERE ABOARD LAUNCH WHICH
WAS RUN DOWN BY A FIVE
HUNDRED-FOOT BARGE AND
ONLY ONE OF THE PARTY OF
EIGHT PLEASURE SEEKERS
ESCAPED DEATH.
BY Associated Press.

Toledo. Ohio, Sept 2.-Seven city
officials nd employees were drown : in
the Maumee river today when the i've
foot launch Memo, owned by Michael
Mayer, was struck by the ive-hun-
dred-foot freighter Philip Minch, in
bound for the c. H. & D. docks. The
drowned are:
Harry Bach, city councilman.
James Wisler, superintendent of
water works.
Thomas Purcell, master mechanic at
the water works plant, Summer street.
Fred Shane, secretary and service
director, Cowell.
William Blatt, water works inspec-
tor, Norwood avenue.
William Carroll, bookkeeper at water
works.
Rudolph Yonker.
The party was bound for Kelley
Island, where they expected to fish
over Labor Day. With the exception
of Michael Mayer, owner of the launch,
all were drowned. Mayer was saved
by members of the crew of the Minch.
None of the bodies have been re-
covered
The accident occurred at 1:30 this
morning, but no word of it was re-
ceived until two hours later. Men with
graphing hooks searched the waters OF
the river all day in vain.
Engineer Mayer, of the party and
owner of the launch, was below at the
engine and was the only one of the
party who escaped. He says the barge
did not signal Captain Cummings, OF
the barge, said he signaled a warning
and gave the passing signal, but no re-
ply was received.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-03
ROGER MILLS
DIES IN TEXAS
FORMER UNITED STATES sENA-
TOR, DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL
LEADER AND NOTED coNFED-
ERATE SOLDIER, DEAD.
By Associated Press.

Corsicana, Texas, Sept. 2.-Former
United States Senator Roger @. Mills,
of Texas, author of the Mills bill. and
a leader on state and national Demo-
cratic politics, died here today, aged 79
years.
Senator Mills was a noted Confed-
crate soldier and one of the best
known statesmen of Texas. He was
born in Todd county, Kentucky, 10
years ago. When a young man he
moved to Texas, starting out as a drug
clerk and studying law at night until
admitted to the bar.
He entered the war as lieutenant
colonel of the Tenth Texas infantry,
later succeeding to the command Of
that regiment
At Arkansas post in January, 1853,
he DISTINGUISHED himself by withstand
ing for weeks a superior force Of
Union troops, finally being captured.
For several months he was prisoner
of war at Columbus, Ohio After his
exchange he commanded regiments
under Generals Bragg, Johnston and
Hood.
His congre ssional career began in
1872 as representative at large from
Texas. followed by four terms as con-
Rressman from the old Fourth dis
trist-
He was elected United States sena-
tor in 1892, serving until 1899 when
he resigned and was succeeded by
Charles A Culberson-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-03
GOV. TAKES A
HAND IN FIGHT
HOOPER DIRECTS ATTORNEY,
WHO HAS REFUSED TO ACT, TO
PROCEED AGAINST NASHVILLE
BASEBALL CLUB.
Ry AssoeIatsd Press.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 2.-Thr h@ht
Of the Mems Christian Union OF Nash
VILE for the dissolution Of the Nash
Vile baseball team as result Of the
seasons Sunday games, is up again.
Acting upon q petition signed by
number OF citizens, Governor Hooper,
Attorney General Charles T. Gates con-
curing, has directed Attorney Cen
eral A. B. Anderson of Davidson coun-,
ty, to institute proceedings to have the
charter of the club declared forfeited.
The action Of Governor Hooper and
General Gates was taken under sec
tion 516S of the Tennessee code. which
provides that such suits can be brought
bv the attorney general for the county
when directed to do so by the general
assembly or by the governor and at
torney general Of the state concurrtng,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-03
REPLICA GIVEN
THE EMPEROR
LIKENESS OF STATUE AT WASH
INGToN OF GENERAL BARON
Won sTEUREN Is PRESENTED
TO WILLIAM.
BY Associated Pre@.

Berlin, Sept. "A replica of the
statue at Washington of General Baron
Won Steuben. as gift of the Ameri-
can congress to the German emperor
and the German nation, was presented
to Emperor William at Potsdam today
by Representative Richard Bartholdt,
OF st. Louis, and G. B. Wolfram, of
New York, the special American am
bassadors appointed for the occasion.
Mr.. Bartholdt, who was introduced
to the emperor by the American am
bassador, DR.. Hill, made the speech Of
presentation.
His majesty. replying to Represen-
tative Bartholdt, expressed the cordial
thanks of himself and the Germa n
people to President Taft and the
American people for this beautiful
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-09-03
SCHOONER MAY
Be TOTAL WRECK
STERN OF VESSEL WRECKED IN
RECENT HURRICANE is WASH
ED ASHORE AND 1T SUPPOSED
CREW DROWNED.
BY Associated Press

Charleston, S. c., Sept. 2.-The stern
Of the lumber-laden schooner Margaret
A. Way, Captain Jarvis, Charleston to
Philadelphia on August %, has washed
up on Coles Island, near here. No
word has been heard from the crew
and they were evidently drowned.
The Mays home port was Whining
ton, Del.
Continued heavy rainfall through
last night further increased the dam
age wrought by Sundays hurricane
The death list in and about Charles
ton stands today at 1S a white mans
body being found yesterday afternoon.
It is probable the trades unions will
call off the labor day holiday on Mon
day in order to press the work OF re-
pairs over the city.