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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
RichesOn's Condition.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 4.-Ciarence Y.
T. Richeson. accused slayer OF Avis
LinnelI may nor be placed on trial for
his life January ID
Notwithstanding the claims Of the
prosecution that the pastor will he lit
for the ordeal OF q murder trial, it was
learned today through an intimate
friend OF the prisoner that he is pract-
ically a physical aud menta! wreck.
His recent selt.nutilation it was
claimed, has completely wrecked his
nervous system and it is doubtful il he
will be in shape within two months to
stand the excitement OF trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
sABEAs CORPUS PROCEEDING

w. II. Thorpe, a resident Of Alex
andria county, WAS arrested IN this
city on warrant obtained before
United States Commissioner Il. ?. w.
Garnntt at the instance OF Margaret
~. Thorpe, from whom he recently
obtained divorce in the Circuit Court
for Alexandria county, after he had
acquired q legal residence in this
state.
Immediately after his arrest, Thorpe
communicated with his attorneys Full
ton & Wampler, OF Washington and
Moncure 4 Cloth, of Alexandria coun-
ty, and a petition for habeas corpus
was presented tn Judge J.. c. Farley.
Of the Alexandria corporation court.
Judge Barley decided that Mr.. Thorpe
was illegally detained, and ordered his
release from custody.
Counsel informed the court that
after Thorpe had obtained a divorce
under the laws OF Virginia, Mrs. Thorpe
bad brought suit in the courts Of the
District OF Columbia for maintenance,
and when be failed to appear to defend
the action she obtained an order for
almony while her suit was neDding.
Thorpe, it was stated, declined to pay
the alimony, and Mrs. Thorpe had
him indicted for nonsupport.
Through Thorpe's refusal to appear
in Washington, it .Sas impossible to
serve him with warrant, and re-
course was had to the United States
court in this city. In sustaining the
petition, Judge Barley declared that
the divorce granted Thorpe by the
circuit court for the county is valid
and that he had committed no crime.
He thereupon directed the United
States marshall to release Mr.. Thorpe
from custody.
The time Of tho United States Dis
trict Court Judge WaddilD was taken
up today in considering bankruptcy
cases, receiving reports, hearing excep-
tons, etc.
Judge Lewis. L. S. District Attorney,
called attention to the haheas corpus
proceedings last night in this city, by
which Judge Barley OF the Corporation
Court, released w. II. Thorpe. who
had been arrested under y United
States warrant. Judge Lewis ques-
toned the legality Of the procedure and
warrant was issued and Deputy Mar
shall Robey sent to rearrest Thorpe, but
, the deputy marshal was unable TO find
him in Alexandria county where he
resides.
r. C. J.. Moncure stated that Thorpe
would be produced in court tomorrow
at which time the Judge could tiS a
day to hear arguments on the legality
OF transferring the Thorpe to Washing
ton without requisition. The judge
stated that L. s. Court could release
prisoners on writ OF habeas corpus
in certain emergencies. but he did no;
/ know that state courts could release
prisoners who had been arrested under
! United States warrants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
RUMORED
ASSASSIN ALTON

London. Jan. A special dis
patch from Philiphopolis today says
that reports are heard there that
Shefket PaSha. former Minister OF
War and leader Of the young Turk
army which forced Abdul Hamid
from the throne. has been assassinat-
ed. There are also rumors OF an up
rising in the Turkish capital, bul
yertication is impossible al this time.
Messages from ConStantinOplc 10
the Turkish embassy today make no
mention of disturbances. or of The
reported assassination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
MACH|N|STs ARE
ABOUT To STRIKE.
Fight Against Taylor System---Ulti.
timatum Delivered TO the
President.
ALSO WANT HIGHER WAGES,
Executive board of International Asso-
c,ation Of Machinists Wait Upon
Executive.

Washington, Jan. A general
walkout OF the 1000 machinists en-
ployed in the Government Navy Yard
here was threatened today when the
executive board of the international
Association OF Machinists delivered
10 President Taft an ultlmatnm
against the Taylor system OF shop
management.
The machinists were determined
that unless the attempts to install
the system arc abandoned they Will
strike. The officers Of the union had
great difficulty in preventing walk
ont this morning. Al meeting last
night the men were anxious to vote
for an immediate strike without fur
ther negotiations.
The grievances Of the men are that
the government is not paying the
rate of wages for machinists which
prevails in this vicinity. and that the
"stop-watch" system has been in
stalled. The men also object to their
foremen, who they claim are young
naval officers who know nothing of
the machinist's trade.
Secretary OF the Navy Meyer today
gave Virginia Senators aud Congress
men assurance that the index cards in
the Washington, Norfolk. and other
navy ya,ds will be ordered out by
the Navy Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
DEATH OF 7. B. HARDIN.

A telegram was received in A!cxan-
dria announcing the sudden death early
this morning near Charlottesville OF
]. B. Hardin. a prominent Confederate
soldier who was adjutant IN Colonel
Charles r. O'Fcrre!'s regiment during
the war. Mr.. Hardin has three sons
in Alexandria, Louis O. Hardin,
baggage agent at the Union station, j.
Aubrey Hardin, wEo is employed at
the Potomac yards and John r.
Hardin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
Earthquake Shocks.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 4.-Followiug
series OF earthquake shocks registered
by the seismcgraph of St. lgnatins
College today, Father Odenbacn in
charge OF the instruments, noted that
the earth foe on which Cleveland IS
located, has tilted slightly 10 the south.
west. A triangular stretch Of land is
affected, extending from Cleveland
through Elmira. N. T., Newburyport,
Mass, and southwest to Cincinnati.
This depression OF the foe, Father
Odenback believes, caused the earth
tremofs recorded last Monday.
Washington, Jan. 4.-Father Torn.
dorff, in charge OF the selsmographs at
Georgetown University. this afternoon
said that his instruments had registered
throughout today peculiar earth move
ments. The most positive tremor was
at 11:28 a. m., and this was only q
faint disturbance. Father Torndorff
said he was unable to account for the
tremors.
Rioting In Lisbon.
Lisbon, Jan. 4.-Serious rioting re-
suited here today when Mgr. Anthony
Mendes Bello, the patriarch OF Lisbon,
was expelled in accordance with an
order issued some time ago. Ten
thousand Catholics gathered about the
patriarch 5 residence and started dem
onstration OF loyalty when they we're
attacked by 5000 republicans who
rushed into their midst crying down
with the papacy. Down with the
monarchy.
A free-tor-all fight resulted which
was only qrelled after two companies
OF infantry had reinforced the police.
A number OF people we're injured
and scores oi arrests made.
The Catholics are most bitter over
the expulsion OF Mgr. Bcllo and there is
grave danger Of revolutionary out
break. All bishops have announced
that they will not recognize the civil
authorities and il they persist in this
attitude there will be more expulsions.
The report that Mgr. Bello was
secretly created a cardinal at the last
concistory is generally credited here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
Disastrous Fire.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 4 Two 6remen
were injured, $50 girls thrown out OF
employment and q properly loss OF
1926, 900 sustained to-day in fire
which destroyed the Chamberlain
Bulldog and damaged several adjacent
structures. Eve ,ty-slx patients in the
Detroit Ssnitariull within short dis.
tanee OF the burning building we're
thrown into a panic. The origin OF
the FIRE is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

smoke" Cof. Roosevelt into the open
is having no visible effect on the
Sage of Sycamore Hill. After
choping down his allotted number OF
trees and riding many miles over the
snow covered highways of Nassau
County. the Colonel retired to MS
library this morning smiling and
happy and insisting that be would
not talk politics.
SO far as the statement OF PreSi'
dent Taft that he is in the tght iot
The Republican nomination as long
rs he has single delegate is con
carrcd, Roosevelt expressed 10 more
interest in il than he did in the as
sertion By certain other politicians
that he was double crossing La
Toilette. II was stated by his secre-
tarv this morning that he would not
90 into town again until tomorrow
and il can be said "on authority
that he will not make no statement
regarding politics until he is ready
and this may not be soon. If at all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
BRYAN and the McNamaras.

Lincoln, Neb. Jan. 4.-"As might
have been expected. the Mcnamara
confessions have given the enemies OF
labor o chance to libel all connected
with org ,nized affarts to protect the
wage earners. Men who are indignant
when over the sins Of sweatshops
owners arc charged against all manu-.
facturers and when the vices Of the
Napoleone OF finance are laid
to the door OF bankers gen
ernlly, hasten to hurl broad
sides at all who earn their bread in
the sweat Of the brow. This is unfair
10 the extreme"
This is the opening statement OF an
editorial discussion Of the Mcnamara
case in William ]. Bryan's Commoner
today. Bryan makes demand for a
square deal for union labor.
The McNamaras have been guilty OF
an awful crime," continued the editor
ial," and all law abiding citizens rejoice
that punishment has been meted out
to them. Organized labor is not to
blame for them; on the contrary it is
stronger for their elimination and only
those who Encouraged them or defend
their conduct ought to share their con-
dcmnation.
''Organized laoor has learned a les
son-it will be more careful in the
selection OF its leaders and society may
we'll pause and inquire il there is any
thing wrong in the cond tons which
led these men to enter into so dastardly
conspiracy against life aud property. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
Rank Closes.

Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. 4.-Ihe
American State Bank OF this city, failed
to open for business today. Harry l..
Arnold, clerk OF the State Banking De.
partment, is in charge of the instltu-
ton. He asserts that there IS snort
age OF 5000 in the accounts OF W.
n. Taber, president OF the bank.
Worthless loans amount to S2O,Ooo
more according to Arnold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Seated on the bank beside the tracks
OF the Maryland and PENNSYLVANIA
| Railroad Tuesday afternoon, four boys,
whose ages range from TO - wears,
waited for the ; O'Clock train to come
along and be wrecked, rs they had
planned. They had placed heavy
plank and L large stone on the track
under bridge. The locomotive struck
the PLANK, but the engineer, by quick
action, stopped the train before it
reached the stone. No damage re-
suited. The boys were arrested later.
They confessed having placed the OBJ
structiuns on the track and said their
purpose was to see the train and pas
scngers tumble over the embankmcnt.
The arrest at Muscatine, Iowa, Of
Emmett Flood. OF Chicago. national
| organizer for the American Federation
Of Labor, aud representative Of Presi-
! dent Gompers, on The charge OF con-
spracy 10 destroy property with acid
I bombs. was the principal development
yesterday in the grand jury situation,
growing out Of the button workers
strike. G.. e. Wilson, socialist mem
her OF the city council, and fiscal agent
for the Muscatine button workers
union. was charged in two indictments
with conspiracy and malicious deStruc-
ton OF property. Both men were re-
( leased on bonds.
II. M. Dcaring. cashier Of the Albion
National Bank, at Battle Creek. Mich,
which was closed Tuesday AMI his son,
Palmer 4. Dearing, secretary and
treasurer OF the Cook Manufacturing
Co., were arrested late Yesterday and
carried to Battle Greek for hearing.
Cashier Dcaring is president Of The
Cook company, cxten>!Te loans to
which are said TO have precipitaso,t the
banks difficulties. II is expected that
the bearings later viii be taken to De-
truit. The loss ia fixed at Sl.i+, ,09S.
Every member OF the Baltimore
Federation OF Labor will soop be com
PEELED to wear clolling, hats and shoes
made by union labor or be expelled
from the organization. according TO a
resolution adopted by the federation
several weeks ago. Since then the
label trades department OF the organl-
zation has been completing the details.
Practically every merchant in the city
has been communicated with concern
ing supply Of labeled goods. The re-
suit will be made known At a meeting
Of the label trades department Satnr-
day night. The resolution will affect
about 80, 900 persons.
Boyd Violet, aged II, Of SedaIa,
NO., who on Tuesday shot bis father
to death when the latter attempted to
chastise him, was eXoncratcd by
coroner's jury yesterday on the ground
that he had acted in selflefonse. Evl-
deuce disclosed that d. NJ. Nolett,
being out very late the night before lay
abed Tuesday morning. The son. be-
lieving the parent asleep. remarked to
to bis mother: The old fool
should be up and at work" Springine
ing from the bed, the father attempted
to use force. and the boy seized shot
gun and killed him. Testimony was
given showing that the boy was stud'-
GUS and was educating himself to be
Il lawyer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
THE WAR IS To
BE RESUMED.
Both Armies in Readiness to Strike
Objective Points of
BelIigerentS.
WILL FIGHT TO A FINISH.
Rebels Preparing to Attack Hanyang-
lmperiaIists May Move on Sankin-
England to Protect HeI Possessions.

Pekin, Jan. ALI or the imperial
generals were notified today TO re-
same the war against the republicans.
Saturday morning at o'clock unless
they received official notice in the
meantime that the armistice had been
extended.
Advices from Hankow state that
he rebels at Wu Chang have made
every preparation to resume the
struggle. 1t is believed llanyang will
be the first city attacked by the re-
publicans. There is also a possibili-
ty that the imperialists will make
an effort TO recapturc Nankin which
is now the capital Of The republic.
Hong Kong. Jan. believing
that a resumption OF rhe warfare in
China is imminent. the British gov
ernmcnt today ordered Il large de-
lachmcnt OF troops and artillery 10
pr, Cct English possessions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
Ten Thousand Dollar Fire.

Mount Rainier, Md, Jan. "A fire
vas started III the rear Of the post
office building here about . O'Clock
this morning, dest Dyed large portion
of the business section OF this place and
caused a loss OF about $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

Shanghai. Jan. 4.--Dr. Wa Ting
Feng. minister Of foreign affairs i'll
the republican cabinet, today sent 4
note TO the diplomatic representa-
lives OF the Powers, protesting
against the action OF Premier Yuan
Shi kai in refusing to abide by the
agreements made by Tang Shao Wi
ut the recent peace conference.
Rcv0lutionists are bitterly con-
demniug The premier and it is likely
that he will make no statement
if the republicans lake Pekin. 1t is
expected that the war will be resum-
ed before the end of the week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

At the regular monthly meeting OF
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com.
pauv held last night, William \.
Smoot vac reelected president, John
I.ealbeater, vice president aud Frank
Traress. secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

New Mexico will formally be pre-
claimed member OF the Union within
the next day or so. All that now re-
mains to complete the addition OF
another name to the roster of states is
an official proclamation by President
Taft. The president announced that
he hoped to be able to sign the pro,
clamation early tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY.

The Circuit Court for the City (Iudge
J. B. T. Thornton) reconvened this
morning. The docket was called and
cases set.
In the case OF klipstcin vs.. Gcisen-
daffer the jury returned a verdict for
the defendant, against whom there was
q claim OF Sl2. The verdict was set
aside bv the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

NTOTTCE.-Having qualified rs eyccu-
N tr;S of the estate of Catharinc
Trip!ctt. all persons having claims
against said estate are notified 10 present
same to me for payment and all persons
indebted 10 said estate are notified 10
make settlement with me.
LOUISA K. CABANlsS. E1ecutrix.
IA! street. northwest,
Washington, d. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

r OST. = On King street. between
- Fayette and Payne street, gold
BROOCH surrounded with diamonds.
Reward if returredto Mrs. Robert Cox,
1905 King street.
Jan4 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

Alexandria Canton will meet tonight
when officers will be elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-04

Jan lot
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-12-12

time II was after IL o'clock. Then she
took the good lantern from the Kitchen,
the two old ones. a handful OF matches.
q ball OF Irvine. and went from the
cabin. softly closing the door. She
skirted the back OF the garden. crossed
a field and came out ON the road Soon
she reached the Limberlost. She hunt
ed until she found the old trail. then
followed II. stumbling over logs ana
through climbing vines and grasses.
By and by she began 20 see the wa
vering flight OF something she thought
near the right size. She had no idea
where she was. but she stopped. lighted
a lantern and hung II as high rs she
could reach. A little distance away she
placed the second and then the third
Something large as u small bird was
futtering around. Mrs. Comstock be-
gan TO perspire. while her hand shook
wildly. She began to pray aloud
This way. oh. Lordl Make II come
this way! Please! You know how
need IL! oh. Lord. send II lowerr'
The moth hesitated at the FIRST light.
then slowly. easily II came toward the
second, as II following a path Of air.
II touched leaf near the lantern and
settled. As Mrs. Comstock reached for
It a thin yellow spray wet her hand
and the surrounding leaves. When Its
wings raised above its back. her On.
gers came together She held the moth
TO the light II was nearer brown than
yellow. and she remembered having
seen some like II In the boxes that aft
ernoon. II was not the one needed TO
complete the collection. but Elnora
might want II, so Mrs. Comstock held
on. Just there the Almighty was kind
or nature was sufficient. as you look at
II. for following the law Of Its being
when disturbed. the moth again threw
the spray by which some suppose II
attracts its kind. and literally sprin-
killed. Mrs. Comstock's dress front and
arms. From that instant. she became
the best moth bait ever invented.
Moths were coming. She had one In
each hand. They were not yellow,
and she did not know what TO do.
She glanced around to try to discover
some way to keep what she had. and
her throbbing heart stopped and every
muscle stlffened. There was the dim
outline OF a crouching figure not two
yards away. and a pair Of eyes their
owner thought hidden caught the light
In a cold stream. Her hrst impulse
was to scream aud ny for life. Before
her lips could open a big moth alight-
ed on her breast. while she felt an
other walking over her hair All sense
OF caution deserted her. She did not
care TO live II she could not replace
the yellow moth she had killed She
set her eyes on those among the leaves.
CONTINUED next week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-12-12
CHAPTER XVI.
Wherein Mrs csmsteek Possesses the
limbsriost.

Wherein Mrs csmsteek Possesses the
lirberiost
SHEY shook hands. and sinton
went down the road. while
Mrs. Comstock entered the cab.
In. She went TO the supper h.
bile. but she could not swallow food.
Then she heard the front screen. She
reached the middle door as Elnora
touched the foot OF the stairs
Hurry and get ready. Elnora." she
said Your supper Is almost spoiled
now"
Elnora closed the stair door behind
her and for the hrst time In her life
threw the heavy lever which barred
out any one from downstairs. Mrs.
Comstock heard the thud and knew
what II meant She reeled slightly
and caught the doorpost for support.
For few minutes she chung there.
then sank 20 the nearest chair After
long time she arose ard. stumbling
half blindly. she put the food In the
cupboard and covered the table She
took the lamp In one hand the butter
In the other and started for the spring
house Something brushed close by
her face. aud she looked Just In time 10
see winged creature rise above the
cabin and sail away
II got to 10 where they are " ! get
them" muttered Mrs Comstock.
She hurried Into the cabin. set the
lamp On the table and stood thinking
deeply She went to the barn for the
pair ~ stout high boots she used In
feeding stock In deep snow Throwing
the huots 10y the back door. she climbed
10 the loft over the spring house and
hunted nm old lard oil lantern and one
NJ first manufacture for oil. Both OF
these she cleaned and Oiled She lis
tened until everything upstairs had
been still for over hn'' hour By that