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New-York tribune., 1911-09-22

standing sos, 800, 800 common stock and
$3.50 2S1, 100 preferred, held by about
one hundred and twenty thousand share
| holders. II has also two classes of
bonds, the first mortgage issue, of which
| Andrew Carnegie is the principal holder,
amounting TO 1914, ,412,000. and the sink
| ing fund bonds. also paying . per cent
interest, being $3.50 601 800 in volume.
/ The Steel Corporation is a combination
OF many corporations, the Federal Steel
Company, the Carnegie steel Company,
the American steel and Wire Company,
the American Bridge Company, the Ma
tional Tube Company the American Tin
Plate Company, the American Sheet
Steel Company and the Lake Superior
Consolidated Iron Mines having been
ago Other corporations which have
since been acquired arc the Shelby Steel
Tube Company, the Union Steel Com
rany, the Clarion Steel Company the
Universal Portland Cement Company,
and, latest Of all. the Tennessee Coal.
! IRON ana hdlGOdu company.
Most of these companies arc them
selves combinations Of several companies
each. and would be obliged to divest
! themselves OF their ownership of these
subsidiaries which would yfter the'lapse
Of dozen and moro years become again
independent units. although the chief
holders of United states Steel stock
would, of course, be the principal own
ers of the individual concerns.
Among the collateral consequences Of
Corporation, it may be noted, would he
the termination OF the proft-sharing
plan, which has been in operation almost
from the beginning Of the corporations
existence. and the winding up of the pen
sion system, both of which features also
figure I'm the International Harvester
Company.
Washington, Sept. 21.-So far as is
known here. the attention which the
Department OF Justice has been direct
ing to the United States Steel Corpora
ton consists mainly Of investigation. 1t
is not thought in official circles here
that the matter has progressed to a
point where It can be said that the gov
ernment is about to bring a suit for
the dissolution of the corporation.
Solicitor General Lehman has been
in full command OF the governments in
vestigatlons, and he has repeatedly de-
clined to say what their status is.
In view OF the governments attitude
toward the International Harvester
Company, which is to permit the COM
pany to readjust its organization to
conform with the recent Interpretation
of the Sherman law and thereby avoid
hostile action by the Department OF
Justice it Is generally thought here that
the steel Corporation will have a like
opportunity to change any features TO
which the government objects, If any
such exist.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-22
Blankets
100 Per Cent. Wool, Warp
and Filling.

Single bed size, SIS pair.
Double bed size, Sc pair.
Extra large size, 81 pair.
COmfOrtables
SAYS Each
Of clean, carded cotton filing
in a cover Of dotted null, dain-
tily figured in pink and blue,
with quiet plain border OF
matched colors.
First floor, Old Building.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-22
STEEL STOCKS IN DROP

Continued from first page.
New-York tribune., 1911-09-22

Arkansas city, Kan, Sept 2l.-That An
Grew j. White. tho former convict who
alleges he is George A. Iimmel is none
ether than a man who worked here as a
piano salesman several years ago is the
growing belief. Samples of the handwriting
Cf tho piano salesman and the man who
Icprescnts himself as Kimmel were com
pared to-day and show marked similarity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
The Box Tortoise.

Though the tortoise is slow Of foot,
it IS quick to make the best of oil Its
available modes Of defense. The box
tortoise possesses singular defensive
apparatus. The plastron or shell COW
cring the under part Of the body is SO
formed that it's front segment can be
drawn upward to protect the animars
head, the head meanwhile being drawn
back under the carapace or shell on the
back OF the tortoise. The upper and IN
der shells then meet in front, forming
a kind of box in which the creature Is
unassailable. When the danger is pass
cd the reptile relaxes muscle and
the raised part Of the plastron falls, al
lowing the head and fore feet to come
forth This movable plate is fastened
to the plastron by strong hinge OF
elastic. ligament.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
REAR-END COLLISION.

Two cars on the Washington, Alex.
andria and Mount Vernon Railway met
in q rear-end collision at Potomac
Park last night. The cars we're travel.
ing at slow speed.
Abont $40 o'clock car No. 225, en-
route to Alexandria, left the station in
Washington in charge OF Conductor E.
j. Carter and Motorman ] c. Nov
land, It was followed a few minutes
later by car No. '6, en- route for Falls
Church, in charge OF Conductor Claude
Violet and Motorman c. II. Garter.
While passing through Potomac Park,
Motorman Nowland found that his
searchlight vas not burning right. He
slowed up his car and leaned out Of the
yestibule window to fix the light Car
No. &c was following closely behind.
Motorman Carter applied the brakes,
but was unable to avert crash. Con-
ductor E. j. Carter, who was standing
90 the rear platform: was thrown to
the ground, sustaining bruises on the
body and logs. He refused hospital
treatment. Car No. 26 WAS the worst
damaged, the entire front yestibulc be-
ing crushed. The guard rails Oh the
rear Of car No 225 wore bent. There
were only a few passengers on the cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
A VACATION IN BED.
Twonty-four Hours Sleep Versus a
Weeks Holiday.

Twcnty-four Hours Sleep Versus
Weeks Holiday.
II YOU want to obtain complete rest
and recuperation equal to weeks va
cation in minimum time sleep the clock
around twice is the advice Of physl-
clan who holds high place in medical
circles in England.
ITO spend twenty-four hours in bed"
he said TO friend, "instead of rushing
away for few hours change OF scene
when yon are run down physically and
mentally. is worth weeks holiday.
The night before. having gone to q
theater TO take the mind of worries
ana having supped wisely and well, In
structions should be given that the
morning calling shall be omitted,
"Then sleep. On waking turn over
and sleep again. On waking again
ring for some hot milk Drink 1t and
sleep again and keep on sleeping. Have
nothing in the intervals more substan-
tia than soup. Do not read. Keep the
eyes shut constantly. Have a warm
bath in the evening and sleep again.
"Nyhen you are tired Of sleeping
sleep again for the night. Nothing
Gains the nerves more than resting the
eyes."-New York Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
PERSONAL.

Mrs. H. H. Newton and son are
spending the summer at Colonial
Beach.
Miss NJ. Gertrude Newton has re-
turned to her home, alter spending
two weeks at Colonial Beach, with Mrs.
H. H. Newton.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. p. Davis and
Miss Julia Whiting Davis, Mr.. F. G.
Saunders, wife and son left Saturday af-
ia noon on. The Three Rivers" for St.
Georges Island TO be goue fer seven
teen day..
BisI"p Arnold, has severed his con-
nectinn enh Aitcheson Brothers and
accepted position as bookkeeper with
VIM. A. Smoot & Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Hoy and family are
spending the week at the Collingwood
Club on the Potomac. Their guests
are Misses Marguerite Cline, Emma
Ryan, Mr. and Mrs P. kells, and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Rock, the last named all
OF Washington, d. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS.
Interesting Meeting Of the Wood
lawn Friends ASS0ciatiOn---Yes-
terday Afternoon.

An unusually interesting and we'll
attended meeting OF the WOODLAND
Friends. Association was held yester.
dav afternoon in the meeting house at
Woodlawn.
Particular interest was attached to the
meeting because of a discussion OF the
question, why be loyal to the Society
OF Friends rs q Distinct Dcnomiua-
ton %
The programme had been planned by
a committee Of the Woodlawn Associa-
ton in co-operation with Arthur NJ.
Devices. general secretary of the ad-
vancemcnt committee OF Baltimore
Yearly Meeting OF Friends.
Furtherance of the cause OF Friends
was the object of the conference. w.
Scott Campbell and Miss Abbie A..
GiIlingham, both of Woodlawn, acted
rs president aud secretary respectively.
Addresses on the subject were made
by Edward A. Pennock. OF Chatham,
Chester county, Penn, a prominent
and leading member OF Philadelphia
Yearly Meeting OF Friends, and by Mr..
Devices. Others who spoke were Mrs.
Sarah Pennock, Mrs. Sarah I. An
thony, Major Leander Williams,
Chaulee Pidgeon and Jane Pidgeon, the
last three OF Washington. In addi-
ton to the discussion there was singing
by Dorothy Walton, who rendered a
solo and a quartettn by Misses Ella
Dillingham; and Bertha. Lucy and
Eleanor Buchanan. Christine Cox and
Eleanor Backman, also gave recitations
and Miss Pidgeon gave a brief account
OF summer school recently held by
Friends at S0arthmore College, near
Philadelphia.
All OF the speakers were en-
thusiastic in their pleas for loyalty
to the Society OF Friends III order that
the principles for which the denomna-
ton had stood during the $50 years,
and which had had such q great in
huence in enabling people to build fine
characters and in pushing to successful
issue the demand for freedom
OF belief in religion might continue
to be taught and put into practice.
The statement was made that, while
friends were not strong in numbers
compared with some other denomina-
tons, they were now more active and
aggressive than at any time in the last
100 years; the society was experiencing
real revival Of interest and enthusiasm
and in many places throughout America
it was increasing in strength and in
fluence.
The regular meeting FOR worship ut
Wo6dlawu yesterday morning was
also unusually we'll attended. There
was speaking by Mr.. Pennock, Mrs.
Anthony, Jacob Nj. Troth and Mr..
Dewees. Nearly 100 people were present
between the meeting and afternoon
to enjoy lunch on the meet
ing grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
THE PREVAILING DROUGHT,
Extraordinary Dry Summer Causes
Apprehension---Water in Reser-
v0irS Lower than for Many
Years.

There was every indication of ap-
preaching rain early yesterday morn
ing, and church goers and Others took
umbrellas with them when they left
thoir homes. No rain fell, however,
and the temperature during the day
become uncomfortabIy high. Some of
the weather wise are still predicting
rain in the near future, while other
say the new moons portends more dry
weather, it not being in proper DO
sition to hold the Indians powder
horn.
The officials of the Alexandria Water
Company are doing everything possible
to prevent any unnecessary drain upon
the reservoirs, and the sprinkling cart
which has been filed by the fire by
drants will take on its supply Of water
from the river in the future.
The Weather Bureau has issued the
following bulletin: The general baro-
metric pressure distribution shown by
the international weather chart is
such as to indicate that there will be
no unseasonably high temperatures
the coming week in any part of the
country except possibly the extreme
southwest and the interior OF the south
Pacific states. Fairly we'll distributed
precipitation is probable during the
week in all districts from the Rocky
Mountains eastward to the Atlantic.
A barometric depression that is over
the northwest will advance slo6ly east
ward and be attended by local showers
the first part Of the week from the
Mississippi Valley eastward. Another
disturbance which promises to be at
tended By general showers will appear
IN the northwest about Wednesday and
move eastward, crossing the central
valley Thursday or Friday and the
Atlantic States at the end OF the week !.
This distance will be followed by con-
siderably cool weather in all middle
and northern states from the Rocky
Mountains to the Atlantic states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
LIGHT INFANTRY RETURNS.
Encampment at Culpeper was very
Successful---Local Boys were
Highly Complimented

The Alexandria Light Infantry Off
cially known as Company G, LIST Regi-
ment Virginia Infantry, returned yes
terday morning from their weeks en-
campment at Culpeper, Virginia, where
the entire LIST Regiment has been in a
camp OF instruction.
The Company marched down King
street in their campaign uniforms with
their blanket rolls and full equipment,
looking very much like soldiers return
ing from actual services in the field.
The boys report fine camp, we'll
equipped with screened kitchen and
mess halls, with the Culpeper water
piped to the kitchens and shower baths
for each battalion. The time was kept
pretty full each day with squad com.
pany, battalion and regimental drills,
and in the closing day very realistic
sham battle with blank ammunition.
The last four or FIVE days the regi-
ment was put through dress parade,
with music by the 1st Regiment Band,
which is practically the Stonewall Band
of Staunton, and each evening after
supper there was band concert at
headquarters.
The company made most creditable
showing, being recognized as one OF the
best drilled companies in the regiment.
Col. 10 Lane Stern who inspected
the cars after the companies arrived in
Culpeper,, reported Company G's car
the cleanest company car in the regi-
ment, and Capt. Robt. S. Knox, Oath
Infantry, U. S. A., the chief instructor
OF the camp in talk with Major King
used G. Company rs an Illustration OF
how kitchens and quarters should be
kent clean and in ordar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
STANTON VOTES TOMORROW.

A local option election is to be held
i'll Staunton tomorrow and that city
closed last night Sabbath spent in
preaching and prayer on the part OF
those opposed to the return OF the sa-
loon.
The feature OF the day was a great
mass meeting at the Baptist Church
presided over by Professor c. 7. Jordan,
the one man who is responsible for
Stauuton being dry.
It is said that Staunton will remain
in the dry column by larger majority
than that OF two years ago,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
Remember tho Baker.

At the court Of assizes In Venice
when sentence Of death Is about to be
passed a man clothed in long black
robe enters the court and, advancing
to the bench, bows profoundly to the
Judges, saying, Remember the baker!
Then he bows again and retires.
Here is the explanation Of the Gus
tom: Three centuries ago a baker was
executed mt Venice for a crime OF
which he was not guilty. When his
innocence was fully proved the judges
who condemned him invested q sum
of money, the interest on which serves
to keep lamp perDetually lighted In
the palace Of the doges. this being
called the clamp of expiration" In adj
dition, their fatal mistake has for 3OO
years been held up as warning TO
their successors on the bench When
they are about to inhict the extreme
penalty Of the law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
LOCAL TEAMS CLASH.
First Game of the Season Between
Alexandria's and Cardinals---FOr-
mer Win by Score of s to s..

Alexandria fans played in luck on
Saturday. The Alexandria and Car.
dinals had games scheduled with Wash.
ington teams and as neither put in an
appearance, the two local teams ar
ranged game, and as result the best
and most exciting battle Of the season
was seen. The names OF the teams, SO
r as last years titles are concerned
20 be misnomers, as the teams
ha, & entirely changed names, but very
few PLAYERS, and the spectators had to
do a little figuring to determine which
was which.
Both teams scored in the first in
ming, the Cardinals scoring two runs on
a base on balls and two base hits. The
AS went two better by good hitting alter
two men had been retired. The Cardi-
mails eyened the score in the fifth,
while in the seventh the Alexandria
team made four runs on comblna-
ton of hits and errors. The Cardinals
scored th,ir last tally in the ninth,
Dudley spoiled promising rally by
striking out.
Both teams played suappy ball, and
seemed quite evenly matched. Ander-
ton pitched better ball than his oppo-
nent, and with perfect support only two
runs would have been scored. In the
seventh lie retired the side on three
pitched balls, local record.
Storms starred for the Cart inals max
lug several 6ne plays. He battered in
hard luck, three Of hi4 five hits going
straight to the fielders and resulting IN
double plays.
Astryke played fine game at first and
STATED the rally in the seventh which
finally led to victory. 1t is to be hoped
these teams will play again. Naturally
there was much objection to the UNI
piring but On the whole it was I'M
formly good, and neither side hal any
great kick coming.
Following is The score:
r FL L
Alex. B. ca 100000 JACKS 9 4
Cardinals - 0 o. 1000 ID 6 5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
TESTING AN OCTOPUS.
The Power of This Repulsive Creature
Much Overrated.

The Power of This RePuisive Creature
Much Overrated.
There have been made abroad ex-
peri.nents with an octopus, IN 4 spe-
cial!y devised tank Of sea water, In
order to test the truth Of the many
stories told Of monster cephalopods
dragging human victims to the sea
bottom, says Earper's Weekly.
In the tank with the octopus there
was placed dummy" Of the same
specific gravity as man. and this was
baited with 4 crab. Attracted by tnis
tempting morsel, the octopus made Tor
the figure, seized 1t in its powerful
arms and tried to drag il under wa
fer without success. 1t then urged its
BODY toward the edge Of the tank. and
holding the glass with some OF It's
arms. it dragged its prey beneath the
surface and crushed the crab smell
with its powerful jaws.
It is believed that these experiments
afford proof that the octopus can only
drag its victims far below the water
near rocks to which it can attach IT'S
suckers. There Is one spot In the pay
of Naples where these creatures attain
4 large size, and now and then fisher
man is reported missing. 1t is thought
that such disappearance are due TO
the unfortunate man being caught by
the leg by a concealed octopus and
dragged under water. In the case OF
such a repulsiye and powerful creature
as the octopus it is difficult to separate
fact from fiction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
POLICE COURT.

Justice L. H. Thompson presiding.
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
James Miller, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct and fighting, for
teited his collateral 10y failing TO ap-
pear.
Isaiah Scott, colored, charged with
similar offenses, was dismissed.
Elizabeth Bailey, coIored, charged
with disorderly conduct, forfeited her
collateral by failing to appear.
James Johnson, colored, charged
with assaultiug Bette Mason, colored,
was dismissed, the charge having been
withdraw.
Two white men, charged with dis
orderly conduct and fighting, we're
fined SIS each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
circumstances Alter Cases.

When Israel Zangwill was an OBJ
scurc youth teaching in a jewish
school In London he sent short poem
to leading American monthly. 10
came back by an early post. He kept
it. and after he had achieved fame as
II writer he sent the same poem to the
same magazine. This time he received
Il cable from the editor offering to buy
the world rights" for large SUM-
The poem was the same, word for
word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
Her Pnrini OF Quletude.

It is said to be customary In bur
garia for n newly married woman. 10
exchange no conversation with any
outsider during the first month FOL
lowing the wedding She Is permitted
TO open her mouth only for the neces-
sary purpose OF eating and drinking
and is allowed to reply to her HUSBAND
when the latter chooses to ADDRESS
her. To this custom is attributed the
fact that the honeymoon In Bulgaria
lasts ian entire month
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
WI ad anne.

THE COMMON HOUSEFL.Y is the
justly deserving object Of national
campaign in the interest Of the public
health. Flies carry filth and disease
germs wherever they go. We are glad
that We are able to cooperate effectively
in the light against the housefy Flies
and electric fans do not agree. Flies
cannot alight in breeze and it is I
simple thing to keep your kitchen, your
living room and the sleeping room Of
your child free from the condemnation
OF these insects. One electric ian in 4
small household can usually be made
to serve all three purposes, besid es
iresheninS and cooling tho air The
new S-inch household fan is both practi-
cal and inexpensive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

A little girl while playing on the
wharf at the foot Of Duke street late
Yesterday afternoon fell overheard.
Norman Davis, tho only man Of the
wharf at the time, jumped overheard
and succeeded in bringing the child 10
the shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
ALDERMEN TO MEET.

An adjourned meeting OF the Board
of Aldermen will be held at five O'Clock
this afternoon. Three ordinances for
the paving of Cameron street from
Royal to Washington with vitrifed
brick will be considered at this meeting.
The ordinances were passed by the
Common Council last Friday night
aud 1t Is supposed the Aldermen will
concur in their action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
Adam Was Grouchy.

The Serpent : What's Adam 30
grouchy about today? The Ape-Oh,
he say.s that the arrival Of woman
means chat all his plans for universal
peace have been knocked in the head
for gOOn.--Puck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31

"You mast remember that was Try
Ing to sell it to you then. Now you
want me to sell it for you."-Chicago
Record Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31

Ladies $3.50 and $500 fine Oxfcrds
aud Pumps. Clearing Price $500.
A. Marshall e. Bro. 422 King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31

Whatever demands the deepest cour-
ngc and endurance Of soul of course
must unveil most perfectly its hidden
strength. -Gcorge w. Briggs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-07-31
OiHerent.

why, year ago you told me this
place was easily worth $4,000. Now
you estimate its value at less than
cIp nbOp
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-26

which took place Sunday afternoon at
o'clock when Miss Minnie Mcguire
became the bride of Mr.. Perry Dicken,
the ceremony being said at ST.
Patrick's Presbytery, Father Ten Brink
officiating.
THE only attendants were Miss Hat
tie Bardwell and Mr.. ]. T. Flournoy.
The event was not marked with any
ostentation beyond the simple SER
vice.
The bride is a resident of this city
and is very popular with a wide cir
Gle of friends, being possessed of a
very attractive personality and many
fine womanly qualities, Mr.. Dicken is
associated prominently with The Dis
patch. where he is much esteemed,
this extending to a large concourse of
friends on the outside. The best
wishes and sincerest congratulations
are with Mr.. and Mrs. Dicken from
all who know them. They will be at
home to their friends on Twenty
third avenue and Twenty-second
street"