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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
BURGLARS REIGN
IN ALEXANDRIA
Ierrorized Citizens Nightly
Guard Roads Leading to
Residences
WIFE OF PROSECUTOR
VICTIM OF ATTACK
Robbers Reap a Harvest Of
IS, 900 Through Entering
Homes of Wealthiest
Citizens

WASHINGTON, u. C., May g.
mates were asleep. stealing valuable
Jewelry and money, and committing
assaults whenever discovered. des-
peratc gang Of negro criminals within
the last two weeks have robbed the
homes of eleven OF the most wealthy
ana prominent residents of Alexandria
county, Va, and SO terrorized the
county that patrols al armed citizens
are nightly guarding the principal
roads and approaches to their homes.
TWO negroes suspected of belonging
10 the gang have been arrested. ana
are conunea In the county Jail at ort
Myer Heig hts Va, and the Alexandria
county officials and the Washington
police are co-opers ting to catch the
others.
Mrs. Crandali Mackey. wife OF the
prosecuting attorney OF Alexandria
county, was attacked NY one of the
gang when she caught him attempting
TO rob her home, and she liz seriously
i'll, suffering from fright and severe
bruises. Several other prominent wo-
men have been terrorized by the ma
RAIDERS. Eobberies of tewelry and
goo have been committed The nlen Of
the community have armed them
selves, ard all are closely guarding
their homes.
Citizens Hold Meetings.
Several meetings OF citizens of the
county have been held and plans dis
cussed Tor catching the marauders
and preventing further depredations
Another meeting will be held to-day.
Plans have been laid Tor protecting
the county in the future, and parties
Of citizens in automobiles will scour
the county fortnight fn search Of the
marauders. Tho bridges leading into
the county from Washington viii be
closely guarded, and every one at
tempting to cross after 10 o'clock will
be stopped and questioned.
General c. W. Doubleday. ~ Park
Lane. Va. several times millionaire.
and one Of the richest residents OF
ftonttnuah or Fourth pageA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
COCAINE CASES ARE
SENT TO GRAND JURY

In Police Court Friday John War
ner and Rosa Warner. alleged deal
ers in cocaine, were held tor the grand
jury. The Warmers are said to have
conducted regular wholesale busi~
ness in the drug
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
HOUSE TABLES BILL
FOR DIRECT ELECTIONS

BOSTON. MASS, May 5.--The Hen~s
ate to-day tabled the resolution fo1N
the calling Of a constitutional cOGN3
vention to amend the Federal cdnats~
tuition to permit the election Of UmltS
States senator's by direct vota, 1G|
House had passed Il. s aAl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
DIR. L.. y. CALISCH TO PREACH
ON THE OLD DEVIL

ON Friday evening At sis o'clock.
DR.. r. ", Caiisoh will preach at Beth
Ahabah Synagogue on The Old Devil"
His subject at Saturday mornings
sermon win DO The Stumbling Blocks
Of the Blind"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
China's Loan Subscribed.

TOXIC. May 5.-The new popular
loan Of $5,oO0,000 to China has been
oversubscribed and the total will be
Increased to SS,500.000. 1t is to be
used to meet deficit in the railroad
budget of China.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
Mr.. Richardson Oualiflcs.

Mr.. u. L. Richardson qualihed al
asputy high constable Friday before
City Clerk August
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-05-05
ANGRY ALASkANS
HAVE COAL PARTY
Initiate Action OF the Fore
fathers With Tea in Bos-
ton Harbor
NO ATTEMPT MADE
TO CONCEAL IDENTITY
Disgruntled at Governmental
Keeping Fields Shut Re-
fuse to Accept I'M
ported Article

CORDOVA, ALASKA, May 5.--The
situation growing out of the impor-
ta,ion of Canadian coal and the fail
ure OF the Washington officials to take
action to permit the development of
the great Alaskan coal fields has be-
come most serious.
Following the throwing overheard
OF the entire cargo OF Ii steamer from
the docks Of the Alaska Steamship
company the threat is being made to-
day that when the steamer Edith
makes port her cargo wiil' also be
dumped into the harbor. The author
tiles are unable To cope with the sit
uation, and Mayor L.athrop has sent
an urgent message TO Governor Clark,
who is in Washington. for troops.
Done In the Open.
No effort was made by the citizens
who threw the coal overheard to con-
ceal their identity. The raiders We're
headed by A. j. Adams, president OF
the Chamber of Commerce.; former
Mayor Chase and Counciimen James
Flynn and Charles Ross.
They seized Richard Barry, the
steamship agent. and when he de-
manded that the throwing overheard
Of the coal cease. the only reply was:
Give MS free coal" Barry brought
repeating rifle from his office. but
friends persuaded him not to fire.
PinCiot In Enjoy.
A telephone report from Katalla
day said rioting continues there.
and that a mob had burned Clifford
Pinchot in cfIlgy. Representatives or
the Alaska Steamship Company de-
clared to-day that the feeling was not
against their company, but against
the government because II took no
action on the coal land case.
Several other vessels loaded with
Canadian coal are on the way here,
and further trouble Is feared when
they arrive.
Cut on Own Nose.
WASHINGTON. May 5.--That the
Aiaskans. who dumped foreign coal
into Cordova bay as a protest against
the delayed action on Alaskan claims.
'cut off their nose to spite their face"
was the opinion expressed by Inte-
rior Department officials here to-day.
Commissioner OF the Land Office Fred
bennett stated that he had received
no official Information as to the coal
party
There is no immediate prospect of
a settlement OF any Of the cases re-
garding Alaskan claims" said Dem
nett. and 80 the members OF the par
ty probably will have to buy more
foreign coal TO replace that which
they threw away
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
TERRIBLE: STRAIN
RESULTED NOT AMISS
A Lenoir Lady, After Two Weeks
Grinding Labor, Feels
Better Than Ever.

Lenoir, n. CT am not tired at all
and am stouter i?an have ever been,
writes Mrs. Kate Water OF Lcnolr, N. T.,
although have iust finished two
weeks wash. lay my strength 10
Cardui, the woman's tonic. have taKcr
LOT of ii and ! can never praise II
enough for what it has done for me. J
can never thank you enough for tie ad-
vice you gave me, to take Cardui, Tor
since taking il look SO well and am
stout as mule"
You are urged 10 take Cardui, that gen
lie, vegetable tonic, for weak women. It's
use will strengthen and build up your sys-
tenn, relieve or prevent headache, back
ache and the ailments Of weak women.
1t will surely help you, as ithas helped
thousands of others, in the past SO years.
N. B.-Wrfc 10: Ladies' Advisory Dept, Ch1tta-
aooga Medicine Co. Chaiiaruoaa cnH., Tor SHscLdi
Instructions and ti-p.-c Eu9k. Home iTcaiInch'
Ia: Women" sent in CLAIM wrapper. on request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
iIyIsG WITH TWO WIVES.

Peter c. Sharp and his two wives,
Ann Catherine and Louisa, settled III
the Sharp cottage AT Plttsburg, Kansas,
Yesterday and told OF their plans to
liye together as a happy family.
Ann Catherine, the first Mrs. Sharp,
returned to her husband after 40 years
separation. during which each had
searched the country for the other.
Mr.. Sharp lost his wife in the confu-
sion OF the Chicago fire in 1871.
Through the pension rolls OF the War
Department she found him recently
and came here from her home III Oak
land Cal.
Nine gears ago Sharp gave up Anu
rs dead and married again.
If l thought my coming would dis
place Louisa l would 90 back to my
nursing the sick in Oakland, said
Ann, as the three sat together IN the
garden today She has been good
wife and married my husband in good
faith. This is her home and | shall!
bring her no sorrow.
Louisa held Mr. Sharp's wrinkIea
hand in hers. She is 80 years old. He
is 50 and Ann -. Louisa leaned across
her husbands knees and patted Ann
on the cherk
You will bring me no sorrow. my
dear" Louisa said tearfnlly There
is room in this house and garden for us
both. / understand it all "
Sharp married his first wife in Johns.
Vile, \. Y, in 1870. They decided to
move to California. She. with her
daughter, went ahead to visit her
brother in Chicago. The fire destroyed
her brothers. home. She, with her
daughter, escaped with only the clothes
they wore. The husband started II
after them, but for 40 years found no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
The Charges Against Mcnamara.

indianapolis, May IA general
collapse Of the charges brought by labor
organizations. following the arrest and
eXtraditiOn nf John j. Mcnamara. for
alleged completely in the dynamlting
If the LIS Angeles Times, is seen here
today III Tie action taken by Prosecutor
Baker in fling q motion for The dis.
msSal Of The SUI, in which Mcnamara
asks that the decision Of Police Judge
Collins declaring HIM fugitive, he set
aside
In his melton asking the dismissal
II rhc M.Namara suit Baker holds that
Collin acted within the law, which
practically means that the prosecution
If charges brought by labor is beaded
off, attorneys say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Thoman +. Ryan,s Condition.

New York, May 27-Owing to the
refusal Of his family TO give out any
information concerning his condition,
other than to say he was doing nicely"
there was grave apprehension in fnan.
ial circles today that Thomas Fortune
RYAN, who underwent an operation
We ireSday is in 4 serious way. Not
even the nature OF the operation has
been disclosed.
As soon as tie aged finanricr is able
10 lie moved he will be taken broad 10
escape the heat OF the city. Ryan is
the virtual owner OF the tobacco trust,
and worth fully 1926, 100000
Later in the day, OWL g TO the ap-
prrhension that the famIlv's silence
had ocrasioncd, Drs. Rockwell and
Stewart issued the following statement:
Mr. Ryan has been suffering from
a boil on the leg, which prevented him
from getting around. He will be out
shortly"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

With the Senate evidently prepared
to vote practically unanimously for
another probe Of the election OF William
Lorimcr TO the Scnatc,lt was freely pre-,
iictcd here today that Locimer would
resign before Monday, when the mat
ter will he brought 10 vote. The trend
OF events IN the Senate has been totally
against the Illinois senator. The series
II alta ks on his election BY progressive
senators. the cquivocal stand taken III
The case by Senator Bailey Idem lex
who in the last session proved the
s,ronges, # the Loriuer forces, ana
the general feeling that another IN
vestiga'ion should be ordered, have
convinced practically all Washington
that Lorimcr cannot hold out much
longer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

With this Princes of American III.
du,try called upon to relate the bitter
Romance Of Steel, =" eight members OF
the House Of Representatives today
began the hercaIean task OF sweeping
away the veil Of mystery that surrounds
the giant organization OF the United
States Steel Cooperation
When Join w Gates, whose ven
lures have earned him the title OF Bet
You-A Million" Gates took the witness
stand today il was whispered that the
much heralded steel investigation
ugE- become an instrument for Wall
street market maninulators. For Gates
is generally rcputed to be III the bear
side Of the stec! market in New York
When Gates concludes his ties imonv,
the comnIittce expects to call on Judge
Ebert Fl. Gary, chairman Of the board
of directors OF the United States Steel
Corporation, for information. Follow
ing Gary will come the other masters
Of steel. Gustav Schwab. probably J.
Pierpont Morgan, and Andrew Carnegie,
the father Of the industry, will be
brought to Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Sew YORK stock Market.

New York. May ia moderate De.
gree Of strength prevailed at the open,
ing II the stock market today. many
ISSUES making fractional gains \
number OF stocks showed receSsion>
after tie opening, hut these were due
to absence Of outside interest Up.
turns ranging from II to were
made il the majority Of important
railroads and industrials.
The market continued firm all
through the first hour, with some
further fractional gains in many issues.
The market closed firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

j fake" telegram from detective
bureaus TO the governor Of California
vas responsible for the issuance OF ex-
tradition papers for the return to Los
Angeles OF John J. Mcnamara, secre-
tary Of the Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers Union This statement was
made today before the rules committee
of the House Ey Attorney Rappaport,
If Indianapolis, who appeared To IN
.lorse the resolution introduced by
REPRESENTATIVE Victor [. Berger, thr
Milwaukee SOCIALIST, proposing cou-
gre>siona inquiry by special committc"
in,o the alleged kidnapping" of Nc
Namara. Samuel Giompers, president
OF the American Federation of Labor
who WAS to have appeared before the
committee this morning did not show
mp but sent a letter protesting vigorous
!y against the outrage" OF Nc
Namara' 5 kidnapping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

There will be no criminal prescott
lion Of the defendants in tie govern.
rncut's case against the Standard OIL
Company. 1t was declared at the White
House today. until the lOhcr court has
enforced the decree Of dissolution or
dared Nv the Supreme Court. 1t is the
administration plan, It was stated, to
defer the entire question OF criminal
prosecution until it has been seen OK
actlv what the lower court will demand
of the Oil Trust, and what the com.
pany does in compliance with the
courts orders This plan means the
postponemcnt OF the question for at
least six months Both President Taft
aud Attorney General Wickcrsham
have agreed that the government should
wait until the six months notice given
the company has expired, Both are
OF the opinion that the statute Of limi-
tations will not interfere with the pos
sibiIity Of criminal prosecution because
OF the six months delay, should such
prosecutions be deemed advisable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

Definite prospects of the lowering Of
The bars against American Jews
esiriug TO travel in Russia was re-
ceivcd by President Taft today through
information from the State Depart.
rnent The Russian government, Pres
dent Taft was Informed, has drawn up
4 bill for presentation to the Douma
which sill remove all restrictions
against American Jews. The full sup
port Of the government will be given
The measure aud it is expected that ii
will receive the consideration Of the
legislature at an early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
FROM WASHINGTON

The American Legation at BuenoS
Aires reported to the State Department,
today that contract has been signed
bv the Argentine Director OF Posts anu
the American Bank Note Company Tor
l2O. 900, 600 postage stamps. Inc
total amount Of the contract Is estimated
al more than so, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
eddinr,

Berlin, May 27.--iliss Mabel CIiu-
ION Paine, Of Baltimore, daughter of
The late General Clinton Paxton Paine,
was marri' d here today to Baron
Ernest Hartman Won Srhloihem,
lieutenant in The First Grrnadier
Guards TIE ceremony, in the old
garrison cEurch. vas witnessed by a
large gathering Of the nobility. The
brides mother and her brother, Cor
Ion Paxton Paine, were present A
reception followed il the Hotel Espla
made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Soft Grabs. BeyiIed Grabs and Crab
salad At $pink'S taie, tonight.

Charles S. Shatiuck, aged 20. presi-
dent OF the Parkersburg, Marietta and
Inter-Urban Railway Company. and
connected with twenty other business
institutions OF Parkersburg. West Va,
died today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
state Board Of Examiners Abolished.
rS,,nn1nI Dicnn1nh Ia 1I,u Gnynttn

LSp@clal plSpalcu 10 TIE IaLcllc.
Richmond, Va, May 27.-The State
Board OF School Examiners, which has
existed st an annual cost to the state
OF between so, 900 and $l5, 900 a year,
has been abolished. The board is COM
posed Of four men, each having charge
of a circuit They are as follows: First
Circuit. a. B. Chandler, ir., Freder-
i kshurg: Second Circuit, O. L. Shcw-
make, Petersburg; Third Circuit, C.
q. Maphis, Charlottesville; Fourth
Circuit, R. E, Worrell Roanoke.
Each of the examiners receives a al
airy Of $4,000 year and travelling
expenses. Chandler ha3 been elected
a teacher in the Fredericksburg Nor
mal, Maphis will become secretary Of
the Virginia Educational Commission
and Worrcl and Shewmake are added
10 the clerical force Of the Department
Of Public Instruction at - 900 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

On Sale Monday Morn
ing. These beautiful new
white goods just arrived,
represent at the above
price quotation, values
never before approached.
each piece comes III
inches wide and in the
5hcwings you will find
1im.ties in striped and
check effects, fancy striped
and cross bar lawns, plaid
:laxcns. dotIed muslins,
fancy madras, etc. The
mills have never produced
more desirable materials
Tor summer dresses, chill
IrenS wear, aprons and
waists. We enphatically
state chat these goods are
regularly worth 2 SC a yard
rnd once this SPECIAL pur-
chase has been disposed OF,
~e will be unable to repeat
this offer. These goods
will go on sale Monday
morning and we assure
you that they wont last
long at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

Examination OF Attorney General
George ". WickcrS,,am iy the House
committee on expenditures III the De-
par,mrnt II Justice, scheduled fof t.
Jay. was postponed on account OF tho
fact that Chairman Beall. democrat
rexaS) desired to he present At the II ar
ing Of the Stanley Steel investigating
committee Of which he IS 4 mcmhcr.
WirkcrSham will 90 on the grill next
Wednesday, it was announced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

Sick headache results from diSor
dered condition OF the stomach. and
ran be cured by the use of Chamber.
lain's Stomach aud Liver Tablets. Try
t. For sale by W. F. Creighton and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

A report in the famous Cunningham
cases, involving coal land !cIalms said
to he worth more than 500, UOO,OO0
will be handed down by the Interior
Department early next week, accord
| ing 10 information here today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Eight Hundred Thousand Dollar Fire

Dubuque, Ia, May 21.-FIre OF
iucendiary origin swept the lumber
districts carly today, causing a loss Of
more than $500, 600
Two men are under arrest charged
with being tie fire bugs"
The greatest loss fell upon the
Standard Lumber Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

IN istrator Of the estate Of HOR ACE T.
RAMEI. deceased. all persons indebted
to said estate are requested TO make
prompt settlement of their indebtedness
and all persons 70 whom said estate Is
Indebted are requested to present their
accounts properly certified for settle
ment.
LAURENCE ". DE NOTE.
Administrator.
nav lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

A meeting OF the stockholders of
II the WaSHlNGTON ASPHALT
BLOCK AND TILE COMPANY, will be
held Al lO1 North tatri.iS Street Alex
andria. Va. june }. at o'clock p. IN. 10
elect board o. directors and 10 Ito any
other necessary business
/. MALOSEY.
maya I'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
FIFTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN
OLD NURSE.

Mrs. Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup is the
preScripiiun of one of the best female
nhysicians and nurses in the Cuiied
states, aud has been Used for fifty years
with never-lailing success by millions
Of mothers for their children. trelicTes
the child from PAIN. cures diarrhoc:t.
gripping in The bowels. and wind collie.
BY giving health To the child II rests 'he
member. Twenty five cents - bollic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Piles! Piles! Piles!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind. Bleeding and Itching Piles.
itabsorbs the tulnors, allays itching III
once, acts as poultiee, gives instant
relief. Williams Iuoian Pile Ointment
Is prepared for Piles and itching OF the
private ,,artS. Druggists; mail soc and
500. : ,liams Mtg Co., Props, C!eve-
lar. =. For sale, wholesale I'D retail.
l., l.. 5. lradha2ter & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Man We admire.

Another man We admire IS the ore
wh2 can button new collar and at
the same time keep his temper.-To-
peka Capital
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

Rear Admiral Austin NJ. Knight has
heen formally commissioned as rear
admiral. il was announced al the Navy
Department today His commission
ncplns from January % last the dat
IN winch he would have been promoted
had ii not been FIR his court.nar'Iai
ior alleged responsibility for the sink
ing Of the Mepltor Puritan at Newport
News last November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27

THE annual meeting Of the stock
L holders Of the UNITED STATES
REALTY COMPANY. Of Washington.
p. c. Incorporated. will he held II its
principal Office, III south Fairfax street.
Alexandria Va. Oh Monday, June
1911. III $50 p. III. II which time the elcc.
lion OF officers will be held and such
other business viii be transacted As will
COi:!- up.
A l.. MARTIN. Secretary.
ny13 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
! lIrN SCHOOL kDAEh

NFFICE OITY SCHOOL BOARD,
" Alexandria. Va, May -, 1911.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Clerk Of the City School Beard, for
the Committee OH Finance and Ac-
counts, until SATURDAY. June ), At
II O'Clock NJ. for furnishing FORTY
TONS or more Of WHITE ASH COAL
and ONE HUNDRED TONS OF cum
BERLAND COAL-or more, for the pub
lie schools.
Also TEN CORDS Of SAWED and
SPLIT PINE WOOD.
uBolh coal and wood.tn be delivered ana
stored as needed. The right TO reject
any or all bills is reserved.
Proposals 10 be addressed 10 the Clerk
of the City Scho oil Board na"23 lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Hon. r. Walton Moore

will preside and introduce ihr speaker.
PRAYER by the Rev. Evcrrrd Meade
(-nn,,Juip NJ.rr ann
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-27
Mai. Robert w. Hunter

nv2I II