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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
MOTIVE FOR CRIME:
IN COLORADO
Two Girls Furnish Important Testi-
mOny---Two Murderers Instead
- of One.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Sept. % :
The Burnham and Wayne families were
not slain by a nadman. Two murder
ers instead of one participated in the
sextuple crime, according to Police
Commissioners Himebaugh. New evid-
ence unearthed within the last "a hours
has thrown an entirely new light on the
case. ne declares.
Two girls, Helen Young, 16, and q
companion named May, furnished the
evidence. The girls were kept at the
police station all night. and their ex-
animation resumed today. One of the
girls said she heard man named
Harry" whose last name she does
not know, admit that he and another
had killed Henry Wayne on account
OF some financial difficulty.
Il heard the man say yes, we killed
him, declared the girl. He told
Wayne if he did not give back the.
money, be would kill him.
The he" referred to is supposed to
be a friend of the missing Harry" :"
POllce Commissioners nlheoiuRH says
this would furnish motive only for
the murder of the Wayne family, but
that further evidence indicates that
Mrs. Burnham knew OF 'Harry's"
threat and threatened to expose him il
he carried it out.
Himsbaugh's theory is that Harry"
and his associates went to the Wayne
home, and murdered Wayne and his
family first, then recalling Mrs. Burn
hams statement, crossed the few feet
to the Bur nham home and killed the
three members of that family, to pre-
vent Mrs. Burnham exposing him.
The police say A, !. Burnhann is not
connected with this theory al any way
and he expects the man will be re-
leased shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
PERSONAL.

Miss Florence a. Kaiser, OF Wash
ington, is visiting Miss Marian E. Mil
Ter at her residence on Wolfe street.
Mrs. Edgar Carpenter returned this
morning from Eastville, Va.
Miss Katherine H. Stuart has been
elected delegate to the third National
Conservation Congress, to be held i'll
Kansas City by the Woman's National
Rivers and Harbors Congress and the
Virginia Federation OF Women's Clubs,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Warnock whc
were married last Sunday at the par.
sonage OF Christ Church by Rev. W. j.
Morton have returned to their home IL
this city after a delightful trip to differ
ent cities in the north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

There was plentiful supply CT coun-
try produce in market this morning.
Prices showed 40 material changes from
those OF last week.
There were but two cases before the
Police Court this morning. An Alex
andrian, an old offender, had been ar
rested on the chronic charge of drunken
and disorderly conduct. He was fined
5. A man, who was liberated from
jail few days ago, was charged with
being drunk on the street. He was re-
leased upon promising to leave the city.
M. D. Corse Camp, Sons of Confel-
crate Veterans, will attend the flag
presentation at Lee Camp Hall next
Monday night in a body.
Attention is directed to the ajver-
tisemert OF the fall opening OF mile.
merry at Mrs. G. d. Bradley's store, Ala
King street. There will be fine dis.
play OF French and American hats at
prices to suit all purchasers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
CHAS, v. ALLEN
MYSTERIOUS DEATH
Was MuIti-millionaire Murdered or
Did He Commit Sui
eide:

Chicago, Sept. 2S.-Through three
investigations, instituted by the coro-
ner, the police and United States secret
service agents, it was hoped today to
clear up the mystery OF the death OF
Charles W. Allen, of Kenoshu, Wis,
multi-millonaire and founder OF the
leather trust, whose body was found
late yesterday in an air shaft in the
Palmer House.
The United States secret service opera
tives we're called into the case because
OF the activity of Allen in the case OF
his brother Nathan Allen, another
Kanosha millionaire, indicted for al
legged participation i'll the celebrated
Jenkins jewel smuggling case.
Determined efforts will be made to
ascertain whether the millionaire com.
United suicide, whether his death was
the result of an accidental fall, or
whether, as many believe, he was
thrown from the window.
The inquest will not be held until
next Wednesday, to give the three
forces at work fample opportunity to
unravel the mystery.
Relatives OF the dead mao. in Ke-
nosba, declared their belief that while
leaning backward in his chair, Allen
slipped and fell from the window. De-
tectives declare the window was 80 high
as to prevent such possibility.
There are rumors that the dead man
was thrown from the window by enemies
but these have not been verified.
Allen was a brother OF Nathan Allen,
who attained prominence recently when
indicted in New York on the charge OF
smuggling Mrs. Helen Dwelle Jenkins
iowels, valued at 100000. into this
country. It was Charles Allen who di-
rected Nathan's fight against alleged
blackmailers in this connection, and he
is credited with having rescued Nathan
from Mrs. Jenkins.
Charles Aliens personal fortune was
estimated at S., 900, 900, OF which he
held 10000 shares in steel, on which
he lost much in the recent bear attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
THE SCHOOL CENSUS.

Messrs. w. A. Smoot, jr., Carol
Pierce and Julian y. Williams, COM
mittee OF the Chamber of Commerce Of
this city, will proceed to Richmond
Monday where they will appear before
the State Board OF Education. Their
object is to have the matter OF the
school census OF this city revised in
order that Alexandria may be allotted
more money from the stats for public
nducafi0lI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
little Girl Causes Baby Brothers.
Death.

Beutou Harbor, Mich. Sept. 2S.-
Gave baby medic, and now he is
sleeping, lisped three-year old Thelma
Davis to her mother, explaining why
her seven months old brother did not
move. The children had been alone
and when the baby cried, Thelma fed
him corrosive sublimate from bottle
she had found. The child died in a
few minutes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
Murderer,s Identity Established,

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 2a.-The
mystery surrounding the identity OF
the theatrical man George I. Marion,
who was to have beer hanged here next
week for the murder OF his vile, but
whose sentence was ccmmuted to life
Imprisonment, was cleared today by
the prisoner. All during tle trial he
refused to tell his name OF say anything
about his family, owing to the disgrace.
Today however, be admitted that bis
real name is George L. Sullivan, that
his mother and two sons live in Cali
fornia, and that he has written them
telling them OF his crime apd his escape
from death.
For many years Sullivan was mem
Der OF the vaudeville team OF Marion
and Pearl known all over the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
New York stock Market,

New York, Sept. 23.-Despite the
portentuous interviews with Attor-
ney General Wickersham published in
morning papers, his statements bad
little effect on the steel movement when
the Stock Exchange opened today. The
opening tone was surprisingly strong,
and the first dealings showed steel rul-
ing at substantially higher levels than
last nights close Steel common was
prominent in this improvement. SHOW
ing an advance OF IA. There was a
general yielding OF prices within fifteen
minutes, but fairly strong market
was looked for.
Later it was explained that the state
ment that the attorney general said that
the steel trust was plainly combina.
ton 10 violation of the law" was the
statement to which lie most seriously
objected. Wickersham, il kilograms
to number of people in this city, said
that he had made no such statement;
that be stood now just where he did
when the decision OF the Supreme Court
in the oil and tobacco cases were hand
ed down, prepared to enforce the
Sherman law as defined by the highest
tribunal. WickerSham wants about 100
of the trusts to reorganize and he will
give them plenty Of opportunity to dc
so. II they do not then, his intimates
here say, dissolution and criminals
suits affecting the directors, will be
brought.
The attorney general insists that be
will not resign his post and he has tolt
bis intimates in this city, that he vii
push the criminal prosecution OF the
directors of the beef trust as rapidly a!
possible. With convictions there, ht
has said, he thinks his Office will b,
in position to force reorganization
Of the trusts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
Eiremen Rescued.

New York, Sept. 23.- Only timely
arrival of wster tower saved twelve
6remen marooned with a burst hose
on the fourth floor of blazing Dusines:
building in Union Square west, early
today. Damage to the building reached
SlOO, 900. Thirty tranps, whom de
tsctives were marching through tue
square, took advantage of the excite
ment and escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
Fatal Ending of a Joy Ride.

Lockport, n. Y, Sept. 23.-A Joy
ride, participated 10 by seven Buffalo
mans, had fatal ending early today
at Burdette's Bridge near Akron. The
machine was going 40 miles an hour
when it struck the bridge in making
sharp turn. All were thrown out.
A middle aged man named Harris
broke his neck, dying instantly.
John Meahl, OF Akron, the chauffeur,
and another occupant suffered broken
legs. The others were also hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
The Carnegie Safe Deposit Company.

New York, Sept. 29.--State Superin-
tenGent oil Banks George G. Van Tuyl
announced today that he has taken pos
session of the Carnegie Safe Deposit
Company. He Immediately appointed
SPECIAL Deputy George W. Egbert to
iquidate it's affairs, The company
which had headquarters at Is Broad
way has been doing business at loss,
according to the superintendent.
The closed company was closely
affiliated with the defunct Carnegie
Trust Company and one third of its
gross receipts have been regularly
Used to defray its Indebtedness to the
receivers OF the Carnegie Trust. II
was doing business at loss, and the
superintendent OF hanks decided t.
close it up and dispose OF its assets
It's capital vas 100000, and it owet
the Carnegie Trust s567.7 .79G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
Declares Fight VIII Take Place.

London, Sept. 23.-ThreateoiDg to
prosecute anyone interfering with his
plans, James White, promoter OF the
Johnson-Wells fight, declared today
that the mill will take place October
2, as scheduled. He asserts that be
has consulted the Home Secretary in
the matter, and that he will brook
no interference from other sources.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
Five Killed In Fight.

Lisbon, Sept. 23.-Inhabitants OF the
neighboring Portuguese towns Of MEDIA
and Vale quarreled during religious
festival here last night and shot and
knitted oneanothe- until the arrival Of
troops Who stopped the battle. Five
we're killed and fifteen wounded,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
School Children Strike

Cleveland, O., Sept. 23.-Fifty
school children struck here today as
protest against transfer from one
school to another. Pickets surround
The school, and strike breakers" are
being driven away.
Supt. Elson conferred with the strike
leaders and told them he would refuse
to change his order.
The leaders replied that in that case
they would stay out in defiance Of all
the truant officers in the state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
The Suydam Divorce Suit.

New York, Sept. 23.-Cbargiug a
statutory offeuse, the only ground upon
which a divorce can be obtained in this
state, papers in Walter Lispenard Suy-
dams divorce suit against his clipping
wife were prepared and sworn today in
Patchogue, L. I. Mrs. Suydam has in.
sisted she would welcome the suit; hoped
Suydan would win it. and that as soon
as tree she will marry her plumer's so
soul mate, Fred Noble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
EIGHTEEN YOUNG
WOMEN DROWN.
Accident Result of Superstition Con
cerning Bathing on Sept
ember q.
.Siebcnburgen, Hungary, Sept. o.

.Siebcnburgen, Hungary, Sept. O.
Eighteen young girls were drowned
in the Aluta river here today
rs the result Of superstition.
For many years it has been folk
lore belief that the female who bathed
in the river on September 25 would
surely wed within the year. While q
party of twenty were in the water to-
day they got beyond their depth and
eighteen OF them perished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23

As usually treated a sprained ankle
will disable man for three or four
weeks, but applying Chamberlains'
Liniment freely as soon as the injury is
received, and observing the directions
with each bottle, cure can be effected
in from two to four days. For GALE by
W. F. Creighton and Richard Glib
on. Adyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23

Diarrhoea Is always more or less pre-
valent during September. Be prepared
for it. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is prompt and
effectual. 1t can always be depended
upon, and is pleasant to take. For sale
by W. +. Creighton and Richard Glib
son. !. adyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
SHlPYARD NOTES

The schooner D. P. Mulford, belong
ing to Capt. Charles McKenney OF this
city, is at the shipysrd having her hull
roned from the keel up.
The tug Alice is to be equipped With
a new rudder plug at the shipyard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
DEATH OF MRS. pONTON.

Mrs. Grace B. Ponton, wife Of Engi-
neer Robert n. Ponton, died at her
home, I'LL Prince street, this morn
ing. The deceased, besides her hus-
band leaves five children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23

Fall styles in SHOES now arriYin
at 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23

There is nothing worse than hot water
for making hands red and rough-unless it
is common soap. Hot water and common
soap make a combination bad for the skin.
Fels-Naptha soaphelps to keep the hands
nice. Fels-Naptha itself is healing to the
skin. Then: with Fels-N -Naptha, you never
have to put your hands into hot water,
Fels-Naptha soap washes clothes, washes
dishes, and docs all the cleaning about the
house in cold or lukewarm water. No
boiling, no steam; not even hot water.
Your hands are not made tender, and
rough and red, but remain soft and smooth,
The work is done better, too, and in far
less time than in the old-fashioned way
with hot water. Why not have nice handsa
Follow the directions in the Fels-Naptha
red and green wrapper. g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23

Fall styles in SHOES now arriving
at 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23
Anty Drudge Helps Teddy.

Willie" Mamma, mamma, l wants you to come and play
ball wiv Teddy and me-"
11ofher- can't little son. This washing will take me all
the rest Of the afternoon and I'll be too tired to play
to-day"
Anty Drudge-"My dear, if you had used Fels-Naptha
soon in cold or lukewarm water do this washing you
would been through long and would have felt
fresh and bright enough to play with the children Your
try it next wasnday for sake and the childen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-09-23

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Telegraphic Service.
The Gazette receives the,full
telegraphic service Of the United
Press up to $50 p.m.every after.
noon. In addition It has special
correspondents in Washington,
Richmond and Norfolk.
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
WILL BUY ANOTHER BUGGY.

w. H. Otterson has for some time past contemplated the purchase of a new buggy for his own and his family's use. The one he owned was getting old, rickety and generally disreputable, but he clung to it with the tenacity of a man who dislikes to discard pair of old shoes. A couple of days since
 however, a horse which he had hitched to the rig and driven down town, took the matter in it's own hands and pro- ceeded to do things to that buggy that necesitated it's retirement from active service. The animal was standing in the rear of the Stapley store. and be
 ing left alone for d moment started down town at a swift pace. It turned the corner at the bank building and headed for the shade opposite the post office. Narrowly missing an autOmo- bile, the horse cOllided with a two horse light rig, tearing the neckyoke
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
A CLOSE CALL.

What might have been a serious fire but for the fact that it was dis covered in time. took place at the Ryder Lumber Yard late yesterday afternoon. A little baled hay in the rear of the yard caught fire in some unexplained manner and had blaze nicely started when one of the yard men noticed il. He got busy promptly with fire hose that is always kept on hand for such emergencies and had the fire practically eXtinguished before the alarm was turned in. The hose cart got about half way there before it was discovered that it's ser vices were not required. There was no damage aside from the loss or d very small amount of hay. How the fire could have originated is a mys- tery Uo all. The supposition is. how ever. that some one in passing drop ped a cigar butt or cigarette over the fence into the hay.
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
MESA
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Contract Awarded for Construction of
 New Building.

The meeting Of the guild of St. Marks Episcopal church was well at tended Tuesday and the bids received rom contractors were opened nd con- sidered There were three bidders. Jesse A. Steele, Motley 2 Nesbitt and MOss x Copelan. The bid of the latter Was slightly lower than the others and the bid was accepted. provided certain changes suggested be included in the specifications. The plans for the church were made by Robert w. Lescher and provide for very attract i've as well as substantial structure. The assembly room is large, with high ceilings. the sanctuary and chancel to be Of solid hard wood elegantly fin ished. Provision is made for 9 robing room and raised inClosure for the choir The windows will he stained, containing emblematic decorations. Both exterior and interior. while not gaudy. will be most attractive. Work is to be commenced immediately upon the signing up of contract with the builders, and the guild plans to have the building completed in early fall.
 A town is judged as to it's desirabili- ty as a place of residence for families by its. school houses, churches and theaters. In this respect .Iesa is well represented. The completion of St Marks's will give the town five places of wOrship-EpiscOpal Baptist, Chris tian, Methodist and Mormon All are creditable structures. Add to this list of churches three grammar school buildings. one of cement and two of brick. two stories; a magnificent high school building fully equipped. and three theaters That is not so bad for town of 1000 inhabitants
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18

During the past month there have been over forty cars of live stock shipped from the Mesa depot, besides several hundred head disposed of to local dealers This movement of beeves is due to the excellent feed on the desert enabling the stock to come rthuogh the winter in splendid shape for market. Yesterday D. T. McDon- ald sent ont five carloads billed to Sul- livan at Los Angeles. and J. q. Peterson will send few cars out today It is believed that when the proposed alfalfa mil gets in operation at this place the cattle industry will become one of the greatest sources of income to the people of this section. The mill promoters say that they will De able to bring at least 25O,0OO Lead of range cattle to the Mesa section, fatJen them and ship them, annually.
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
 ENJOY 4 BANQUET
They and Their Ladies, 140 Strong
 Gather at the Casa Loma.

one Of the largest and most enjoy able social gatherings of fraternal order ever held in Tempe Was the Knights of Pythias banquet at the Casa Loma. Tuesday evening The occasion was the result of d member ship contest that has been in progress for the past three months and which added to the membership of the order fiity-fiye members.
 The members of the order were in vited to bring their wives and sweet hearts and when the banquet was served ar half past ten. after the work in the lodge hall. an even hun dred and forty sat down to the ta- bies. It was the largest gathering that ever took place in the dining room and Manager Marsh is to be complimented on the very able man her in which he handled the immense attendance Following is the menu which was served:
 Sliced Tomatoes on lee
 Sliced Cucumbers on lee Ripe Olives Green Olives
 Fried Spring Chicken Cold Roast Beef
 Cold Boiled Ham
 Cold Boiled Tongue
 Potatoes Au Gratin
 New York Cheese
 Crushed Strawberry Ice Cream
 Assorted Cake
 Coffee Ice Tea
 After the menu had been done full justice a period Of what might prop erly be described as a feast of reason and a flow of wit followed. F. II. Simmons. acting in the capacky Of toastmaster, called upon many for re marks; among those who responded were the following named: F C Aver George N. FrizzeH. Hubbard Moeur. E. B. Moeur, ". G De Wore. W. A Moeur. C. W. Alexander. J. l.. Felton. C. L. Phelps and ". F. Dud- ley. the last named being Of Alamo sordo. N M- the superintendent of the insurance department of the or der
 + was exactly twelve o'clock when the last speaker brought his remarks to d close and after the guests had signed their names to the hotel reg ister the gathering broke up.
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
PETTIcOAT POINTS.

The ruffle Of a petticOat may be tucked horizontally with the edge left plain or bordered with lace
 It may be tucked vertically-an un- usual and attractive arrangements with the edge treated as before
 IL may have these vertical tucks in terspersed with lace or embroidery in SertiOns. in block effect
 It may be a vandyke ruffla. with a narrow hemStitChed edge and vertical tucks running up and down the tri- angular sections
 IL may be scalloped. with a button hOled edge and a flat coin spot in the middle of each ScallOp. This is espe- cially good for petticoats of flannel OF other heavy fabrics.
 It may. finally. be only a plain iitue hemstitched ruffle. demure but serv- iceable. and extremely easy to make New York Press
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
BANKRUPT SALE

The sale of the bankrupt stock of Vans Variety store will be held Fri day. May 18th, beginning at 1O o'clock in the second story Of the POmeroy building. The stock consists of d large lot of dry goods. notions. jew elry, toys. queensware, hardware. books and stationery The stock is all in good condition. much of it new goods purchased just before the fail ure. Buyers will find it to their ad- vantage to attend this sale. bp
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
CITIZEN
 HAS PASSED AWAY
The Death of w. H. Mullen: His
 Funeral Yesterday.

The funeral Of W. Fl. Mullen, who died late Tuesday evening was held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock from the home of R. l.. Mullen on East Sixth street. The services were conducted by Rev R. l.. Creal at the house and were under the auspices of the odd Fellows, the deceased having been a hard working member of the order for something over forty years
 He regarded his lodge almost as his religion and tried faithfully to live up to it's teachings That he came much
Arizona republican., 1911-05-18
MESA ROY SHOT.

Last Saturday. Mrs. Edgar Gillespie. accompanied by two of her sons, An gus and Joe. went to Ray to visit with her husband. who is employed in the mines there She expected t1 return yesterday. but word received in Mesa gives the information that she will be detained in the copper camp for some time. It seems that Angus. who is a boy in his teens, went hunting and was accidentally shot in the knee. While the wound is pot considered serious. there is danger of blood poi soning and the mother will not return until the boy is able to he brought back to Mesa