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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Miss Virginia D. Hughes died at her
home in Hamilton, on Saturday last
from apoplexy. She was IS years old.
William Hardy, 60 years old, OF
Leesburg, dropped dead at his home
there on Saturday.
Mrs. Virginia Smith, - years old,
widow Of j. Rice Smith, OF Lecsburg,
died at her home in that town on Sat
urday from paralysis.
An oil portrait of the late Major J.
W. Daniel was unveiled i'll tie Roanoke
county courthouse at Salem on Tues
day with fitting ceremonies.
In Ere that destroyed the foundry
department OF the Norfolk Marine
Railway Monday night valuable pat
terms and tools were burned, Which will
entail loss of about $1,000.
On Monday evening at the home Of
Mrs. William A. Thorn, in Stockley
Gardens, Norfolk, her daughter, Miss
Lucy Latane Thorn, became the wife
OF Clarence A. Neff, of that city. Rev.
DR.. Francis G. Steinmetz, OF Christ
Episcopal Church, performed the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Wingficld, wife OF Col. Henry
Wingfold, of Hanover county, died re-
Gently at her home near Hanover,
after lingering illness. She was be-
fore her marriage, Miss Carrie Litiila
Brown; of King George county, ard
married Colonel Wingfield during the
civil war. She was y years CT age.
The control Of the George ID. Witt
Shoe Company, OF Lynch.urg, yester-
day passed to the Craddock Terry Com
pany, and the two factories Of the
company will be operated under the
old ramc. Tn order to accomplish
this the capital stock OF the Craddocs
Terry Company has been increased
from 81 900, 600 to 81. 100000. T. NJ.
Terry is the new president Of the George
d. Witt company.
Charles Morganlield, the famous
train-robber, who was released from
the state penitentiary Saturday after
serving over 10 years Of an 1S-year SEN
tcncc, hurled vengeance in the face Of
the prison authorities rs he left, and
yesterday stated that he will begin a
series OF lectures all over Virginia dis
closing the horrid cruelty Of the guards,
which are cqualto the horrors OF a hid
den hell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
The Trial of GALLAGHER.

Jersey City. n. j., Jan 4.-James J.
Gallagher, who shot mayor Gaynor, OF
New York, on August 9, and who is on
trial here on the charge OF shooting
Street Cleaner Commissioner Big
BIZ Edwards at the same time, IS set
ting fair taste OF Jersey Justice. !"
4 jury was selected in ten minutes.
The presentation OF the states evidence
was completed in less than four hours,
when the defense opened. 1t was be-
lievcd Gallagher will know his fate be-
fore night The charge of shooting
G.,y o: will be postponed, for under
the New Jersey law, Gallagher may be
tried for murder, should Gaynor die
within u year from the effects Of his
wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Severe Earthquake Shocks.

Tashkent, Asiatic Russia, Jan. a
A severe earthquake was felt here and
throughout central Asia early today.
In Nerny and Turkestan, the shock
lasted five minutes, destroying stone
houses and killing a number Of peo-
pie, it is feared.
Verny is a city Of about $4,000 and
is the capital Of Semiryetahnsk. Scores
OF buildings we're demolished there and
the loss will easily reach 100000.
There is report OF heavy loss OF
life in the surrounding rural districts.
Telegraphic communication has been
broken.
Cleveland, o., Jan. 4.-There is
considerable speculation today as to
the location Of the earthquake shock
recorded here last night.
The seismograph OF Father Odenbach
of st. Ignatius College. shows that the
earth vibrations we're the most severe
recorded in many years. The tremors
began at 5:9S last night and lasted
until sos, reaching maximum OF
D.f-. i Hc ClSldllCC ID tSLiliiIDo tiI
$500 miles from Cleveland. Father
Odcnbach believes the shocks were
scvcrest either in Honolulu or Brazil.
He believes great damage has been
done.
St. Louis, Mo-, Jan 4.-Earthquake
shocks OF unusual intensity original
ing north OF Iceland were reported this
morning by Father Goesse in charge
of the seismograph OF st. Louis Uni
yersity. Twenty-four distinct shocks
and waves we're traced northeast over
the Great Lake region, Western Can
a Ia, Labrador, Greenland and Ireland.
London, Jan Am earthquake
shock Of great intensity was recorded
on the seismograph at the observatory
at West Bromwich between 1875 last
night and 1856 this morning. The
shocks we're so violent that the instru-
ment was broken. This recorded quake
comedies in time with the vibrations
which was reported TO have caused so
much damage in Asiatic Russia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
neighty Questions To be Decided.

London, Jan. ito decide such
wcighty questions as who shall hold
the kings hat when he isn't wearing it
during the coronation in June, a court
OF claims has just been appointed by
King George. So many people claim
the right to important parts in the
coronation ceremony that the creation
OF the court OF claims was made neces-
sary to prevent the upper classes from
being rent asunder. The Marquis Of
Winchester is believed to have the best
claim to hold the kings hat.
The Duke Of Newcastle declares it
his privilege to provide glove for the
kingly hand and to support his
maiesty's right arm while he is holding
the sceptre," which IS only for few
seconds. The Earl OF Shrewsbury wants
to walk in the procession carrying q
white staff as a symbol, OF his office
Of Lord High Steward of Ireland" The
Duke OF Argyll thinks he is entitled to
do the same thing, az hereditary mas
ter OF his majesty'5 household in Scot
land Each will probably be humored
and allowed to carry q white staff. All
the good positions, however, are not to
be in the nobiity's hands. Henry
Scrymgeour, q commoner OF Wcdder-
burn, will act as hereditary standard
bearer OF Scotland. {"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
The Carnegie steel Company.

New York, Jan. Although Alya
C. Dlnkey, president OF the Carnegie
Steel Company, OF Pittsburg, may be
made president OF the United States
Steel Corporation, succeeding William
Ellis Corey, who resigned last night,
the true power in the management OF
the billion dollar concern will remain
in the hands of the man who had for
years guided Judge Ebert II. Gary,
chairman Of the board and of the
finance committee.
The resignation of Corey, although
expected. came at an unexpected time.
II will. however, have no effect on the
policy Of the concern, for Judge Gary
has been the master mind in the steel
corporation for years, ruling it rs COM
plctcly Is though he were the president
and board Of directors combined.
The real reasons behind the rcsigna
ton OF Corey are difficult to obtain.
There is one rumor that his divorce
and subsequent marriage to Nabelle
Gilman, the actress, together with his
wifc's wcll-kncwn desire TO live in Paris,
vas the principal factor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Five Deaths from strike.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Police here today
are investigating the fifth death due to
the garment workers strike which now
has been going on for four months.
The latest victim is Fred Rheinhardt,
special policeman, who was killed while
escorting two non-union workers home.
His assailants escaped.
Rheinhardt was shot twice in the
back by two persons thought to be
strikers. Falling to the pavement and
writhing in agony he drew his revolver
and fired three times at his assailants,
none OF the shots taking effect.
The non union workers fed when
the shooting began and a passerby, at
tracted by the noise, called the police.
The wounded man died on the way to
the hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Bandits and Soldiers Fight.

Mexico City, Jan. News was re-
.ceived here today Of fight between
soldiers and bandits at San Felipe,
state OF Tabasco, Sunday, in which
three soldiers and nearly score OF the
outlaws were killed.
The bandits, who numbered nearly
800, posed as revolutionists, but were
in reality organized purely for out
lawry. They had been plundering
various parts CT the Tabasco for several
weeks but encountered 4 fully planned
resistance at San Felipe.
The fighting last several hours and
ended when the bandits fled precipita-
tely in all directions, leaving nearly a
score OF dead, and twice this number
Of wounded on the field. Authorities
arc in pursuit determined to wipe out
the hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
BATTLE WITH ANARCHISTS.
London Police Criticised-Gnly three
Outlaws Killed.

London, Jan. "A whale was
used to catch sprat."
This is the assertion today Of the
London Express in criticising the in
ability of l. 500 police, three companies
OF Scots Guards and the fire depart
mcnt to chcckmatc handful OF
anarchists until q pitched battle lasting
from early dawn until afternoon had
been fought in 4 crowded section OF the
East Side.
Other papers voice the same criticism,
none seeming to understand why such
an enormous turnout Of police and
soldiers was necessary. What the
press does no more than hint at, the
public is openly procIaiming: That
London's police force proved itself a
huge joke in Yesterdays stirring drama
in Sidney street.
Search of the ruins has revealed so
far only three anarchist victims OF yes
tcrday's fight. The report that there
were seven killed, six either by suicide
or in the flames OF their burning re-
treat and one by the bullets OF the
attackers, it now develops was spread
by the police TO help explain their ap-
parent inclliciency.
Two OF the dead anarchists were
Fritz Svarrs, known rs Dutch Fritz, "
and Peter the Painter" The third
has not yet been identified The BODY
of Peter the Painter" was not found
until early today. He was considered
the ringleadcr OF the land Of outlaws
and there was much rejoicing when his
Identification was made positive.
Other outbreaks between the police
and anarchists are declared TO be i'm
minent. The authorities have learned
that there are at least fifty confederatcs
of the dead anarchists scattered through
the East Side, and that they are plan
ming reprisals. The order has gone out
to effect their capture at any cost, and
500 detectives, all armed, are guarding
the suspected quarters OF the city.
The betrayal OF the Sidney street out,
laws to the police came rs q result OF
their mistreatmcnt OF q slum girl, whom
they had cnticcd to the house. This
girl told one OF her relatives, and lie
tipped off the police. At an carly hour
Tuesday morning 800 police surroundc d
the block in which the house was stu
atcd and the lighting began at their
first advance upon the despcradoes' re-
treat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Fattest Office Holder in the Country
Dead.

Elizabeth, n. j., Jan. William
Eckerson, who probably weighed more
than any Office holder in the country,
is dead at his home here OF pneu-
MONA. Mr.. Eckerson out-weighed
President Taft by at least 200 pounds,
being more than 800 pounds.
When discharged from the army,
after being wounded at the battle eff
Gettysburg, he was so thin and weak
that his life was despaired OF. Mr..
Eckerson vas 6S years old and had
served as oyerscer Of the poor sixteen
years. Although living but two blocks
from his Office, he was compelled to
ride to the city hall daily. He, with
Fred Weber, Fred Wurst and Barney
Pagan, we're companions. The four
we're said to weigh ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
ALEXA-NDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JAN.
THE limoges OF the United States are

THE jingoes OF the United States are
still endeavoring to stir up war between
this country and Japan. 1t has often
been said that the Mikado has troubles
enough with his neighbors in the far
East and has no idea Of stirring up
trouble with other nations. A cable
dispatch from Manila on December -
reported that the search OF japanese
houses for explosives and discriminating
papers had been continued. The search
began on December 81, when reports
reached Mai. Gen. William J. Duvai,
u. S. A., commander Of the Depart
ment of the Philippines, that Japanese
spies were active at Corregidor. Military
agents, assisted by the police, searched
many houses, including the hcadquar-
tiers OF the Nipon Bazaar and the resi-
dence OF the agent OF the Mitsul Bussan
Company, Limited. Neither papers
nor bombs were found. 1t is reported
in Pekin that the Chinese in Manchuria
have organized secret society Of large
membership with the object OF driving
the Japanese out OF the country. Re
ports that the Japanese arc strengthen
ing their garrisons in Manchuria have
caused considerable unrest in certain
circles in Pekin, where rumors OF Japa-
nose aggression are spread. Similar
stories OF Russia's purpose to occupy
Hardin and the intermediate country
from The frontier are circulated. From
the above it will be seen that Japan at
present has much to occupy her attcn-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
LIABILITY or SUBSCRIBERS.

Judge Brashears delivered an opinion
in Ar napolis, Md, yesterday, in the
case OF George T. Phillips against the
West River Steamboat Company, in
volring an interesting point in the law
relating to the liability Of subscribers
to the stock Of corporation. The re-
cciyers asked that a decree be rendered
against several subscribers TO stock
who had not paid their subscriptions.
The court granted exceptions to the
auditors account charging the re-
ceivers with the amount OF the unpaid
stock, and held that they must proceed
at law to collect these amounts. 1t
ordered the restating OF the auditors
account, so as to provide for the dis
tribution OF the cash in hand only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

SCOTLAND YARD and the London
police force have always been looked
upon as model institutions in their
lines, but yesterdays scenes in the
East End of the British metropolis
have brought forth criticisms from
every section OF the civilized world.
The English people themselves arc the
most ccnsorious. 1t now appears that
only three anarchists met death, aud
80 ar rs can be learned, only this trio
were in the house bcsieged by fifteen
hundred soldiers and conscrvators of
the peace. 1t reminds us OF t!;c fcats
of the herculean domestics b. whose
united efforts the puny boy Oliver
Twist was captured after he had been
pushed into window by Bill Sykes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04


The Supreme Court Of the United
States yesterday rendered 4 most i'm
portant and far-reach;ng decision. 1t
held that the guaranteeing OF deposits
by banks, which was assaiIcd by Mr..
Taft and others interested in banks, in
the last presidential campaign, was
constitutional. Nj. Bryan insisted on
this plank in the democratic platform
and was denounced as 4 socialist by
Mr.. Taft and republicans, who put
self interest over principle. In 4 word,
the highest court in the world has up
held Mr.. Bryan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
FAILURES IN LfNCEBURG.

\ deed OF assignment has been re-
corded in the clerk S Office OF the Cor
poration Court from the Fl. Silyerhorn
Company, an old-establiShed iewelry
concern which, during the Christmas
season, held daily auction sales. L. W.
Whitaker and S. Garland Hammer are
tru tees and the liabilities are put at
$4,000.
Another assignment yesterday was
that Of J. 2. Strinc, of the Regal
Grocery Company, with Duncan Drys-
dale. trustee. The liabilities are 81 600;
assets under 81 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
johnson and Ills Former Manager.

Chicago, Jan. I.-Those persons
who have hitherto imagined that Jack
Johnson was some tighter--some prize
fightcr-must change their stand.
He's not He's scientific boxer. "
Defending the much-tallicd of diamond
ring suit here today against George
Little, the Big Smoke" declared him
self purely scientific exponent Of the
manyatt.
On the stand in Judge Goodnow,s
court Johnson nearly raised trouble
when he said Little, before their break !,
had called him Little Jackie, and
referred to a time when lie alleged
Little was sleeping with him. AT that
Little jumped to his feet and shouted:
Il never slept with the niger in my
like
Johnson started for his cX-manager
and the court interfered barely in time.
Little withdrew the remark.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

The forecast of train of calamitieS
about to besct Portugal proves 10 be an
illusion. A number Of special CORE
spoadents visited Lisbon expecting q
revolution. They found Lisbon in
dulging extensively in New Years
celebrations and the newspaper repre-
seniatives are now leaving. convinced
that the political situation is normal.
The government welcomed the CORE
spondents and assisted them in their
Investigations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Another storm.

Minneapolis, Jan. IA second
storm, less severe than that Of last
Sunday, but covering practically the
same area and accompanied by .
temperature ranging from 10 TO ~
degrees below zero, Is raging over
Minnesota, North and South Dakota
and Montana today. 900
Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 4.--Ihc
coolest wave in twelve years struck
here today when the thermometer
registered Just y degrees above zero
AT z o'clock this mOrnln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
House and s.0t for pugilist.

Sapulpa, Ok, Jan. 4.--That it pays
to be hope" in the pugilistic world
is evidenced by the career Of Carl
Morris, the Oklahoma giant, to whom
the citizens OF Sapulpa are preparing
to give house and lot. The former
railroad fireman and rising pugilist was
for many years q resident of Sapulpo.
In view OF the publicity he has given
his own town, Supulpans feel that they
owe him 4 debt Of gratitude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Dragged BY Bull.

Chester, Pa, Jan. 4.-James Thomas,
q Delaware county farmer, tripped and
Tell while he was driving a vicious bull
through the streets Of Upland borough
yesterday. The end Of the tether, held
by Thomas, got tangled around his
leg and the bull started off on wild
run. Thomas was dragged a couple Of
squares and seriously injured. The
bull vas finally captured after he had
created havoc in the streets OF the
town, driving women and children in
doors. The animal was lassoed by q
young man named Wilson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Thirty-nine Horses Crcmated.

Troy, n. y. Jan. 4.-Thirty-nine
horses were crematcd and many men
and women narrowly escaped with
their lives as 4 result OF 4 fire which
destroyed JOHN kccfc's livery stable
and surrounding property carly today.
Ten undertakers wagons and 20 coaches
we're consumed, the total loss being
estimated at $50, ZOO.
Men. women and children were
taken from burning buildings through
windows by the police and firemon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
-----sss------
Failed to Furnish Bond,

New York, Jan. 4.-Joseph G. Robin,
controlling spirit in the Northern Bank
OF New York and the Washington
Savings Bank, was today held in S4e,-
900 bail by Justice Swami, to answer
to a charge OF larceny Of $50, 600 from
the funds OF the Northern bank. Robin
could not furnish the bond and was re-
manded to the Tombs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

BERLIN dispatches report that the
kaiser is disquietcd by the steady in
crease in preponderancc of the female
over the male element in Germany's
incubation. Yet there would seem TO
be more reason for disQuietude il the
EQUATION we're reversed and the male
sex should gain excessively on the fe-
male.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

FURTHER analysis OF the census re-
turns brings out the interesting fact
that more than 2S,5OO,000 of the
people of the United States live in
cities exceeding $4,000 population.
There are o2S OF these cities The rate
OF growth on the average for the larger
cities vas $50, as compared with %.
during the preceding decade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Chamberlain s
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They do
the work whenever you require their
aid. These tablets change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
sloominess into joyousness. Their
ACTON is so gentle one doesn't realize
they have taken purgatiye. Sold by
". T. Creighton aud Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Killed In a Collision.

Spokane, Wn., Jan. -Four pas
sengers and a baggageman were killed
and eight passengers severely injured
today when the east bound north
coast limited, the crack trans-continent-
al fier OF the Northern Pacific crash
ed into the end OF a Burlington ex.
press train at Cheney siding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Murderer Hanged.

Cork, Ireland, Jan. 4 For the MUIR
der Of his sister in 1909, William Scan
Ian, an American soldier pensioner.
was hanged today. Scanlan was TIED
three times, the evidence against him
being largely circuplstantisl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Peru's Boundary Dispute.

Lima, Peru, Jau. 4.-Peru,s
boundary dispute with Ecuador will be
settled by The Hague peace tribunal if
Ecuador will rgree to the proposition
made by the United States, Argentina
and Brazil, the mediating powers.
Peru has agreed TO submit her claims
70 the tribunal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Diy,s First Message.

. Albany, y. y, Jan. 4.-Conscrvation
of natural resources, especially in the
proper regulation Of the flow of rivers so
that electrical current may take the
place OF steam. is one loi the chief feat
ures dealt with by Gov. John A. Dix, in
his first message to the state legislature,
read today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
New York Stock Market.

New York, Jan. 4.--There was firm
tone in the list and slight fractional gains
were established in many of the leading
railroads and industrials.
Increased strength and activity de-
veloped after the initial trading. The
market continued strong all through the
forenoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

ATOTICE TRIBE, !. .. r.
IN ". will. beginning tomorrow, jan
uary 4, meet ut their new WigWam, inc
streets. on WEDNESDAYS, instead OF
Thursday nights, as heretofore.
jan32s W. n, HELMS ssehepr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
DIED.

At his home, 30 King street, Monday;
january Ind. at p. m, 6Ir. ALBERT
STUART, eldest son Of the late Charles
/. and Lucretia DeNealc Stuart. me
funeral services will be held at ms iate
residence on Thursday, January oth: AT
eleven O'Clock Friends OF the lainiiy
are invited TO attend. 1ntcrmeht private
Please omit flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

Charles +. Drummond, son of mil
lionaire St. Louis tobacco manulac-
turer, pleaded guilty to bigamy in
marrying Miss Charlotte Vincent, and
received punishment of $500 fine and
six months in Jail. He paid the fine
but was paroled from jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04

The firm Of III. Silverthovn, one OF
the oldest jewelry establishments in the
south, for half q century i'll the city OF
Lynchburg, yesterday went into bank
ruptcy with liabilities exceeding assets
hy one thousand dollars,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
FIFTY YEARS EN- 7
AN OLD NUI

Mrs. WiHslow's Soothu
prescription Of one OF q
physicians and nurses
States, aud has been useC
with never-failing success
mothers for their childr
the child from pain, c
gripping il the bowels,
BY giving health TO the
mother. Twenty-Five &C
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-01-04
Reyolutionist Leader Reported Kilie,

FL Paso. Tex. Jan According to a
telegram received today Praxsides Guer-
zero, OF Los Angeles, leader of the Next
can revolutionists in the northern sec,
ton of the state OF Chihuahua, was killed
By mo-, Rurales in an engagement
AZ Hangs, on last Msnaay.