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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
LAUNCHING Of
THE NEW PARTY
Executive Committee, Trea-
surer and Headquarters
Are Chosen.
,--
TENDER A RECEPTION
VIII Select Four Women Members of
National Committee-Main Head
quarters to Be in Chicago.

Chicago, August S,-Col. Roosevelt
today tossed baby bonnet in the ring
that of the new progressive party.
With his running mates for vice-presi-
dent, Gov. Hiram Johnson of Cali
fornia, Roosevelt formally made plans
for, the National campaign.
Members of the progressive Nat
ionfl Committee met with the two
candidates today to choose an exc
cutive committee, a treasurer and
headquarters. Oscar Straus of New
York was the preference of most OF
the committee for treasurer. Assist
ants in gathering funds will be George
w. Perkins and Frank A. Munsey of
New York, as members of the finance
committee.
Senator Joseph NJ. Dixon of Mon
tana, also assumed new duties today
as chairman of the National commit
tee. He was unanimously chosen at
preliminary meeting of the committee
last night. Former Gov. J. Franklin
Fort of New Jersey, is vice chairman,
and Oscar X. Davis, manager Of the
Roosevelt primary campaign is secrc-
tary.
Jollifcation and serious business
were mixed today by the progressive
leaders. Before the National Commit
tee resumed its session at II o'clock,
Col. Roosevelt and George Johnson
held a reception, for the members of
the convention notification commit
tee.
Selection of four women members
of the National committee was diff
cult problem facing the National Com
mittee today. Their places as honor
ary committeeman were fixed by new
rule adopted by the convention. Pro-
minently mentioned for places were
Miss Jane Adams, of Chicago, and
Miss Elizabeth Dabney, of California.
They are expected to line up the suf-
fragette vote for the new party and
will see real service as political man.
ayers.
A main, central headquarters, prob
ably at Chicago, with several branch
distributing agencies" are planned
for the progressives. A southern
branch office-possibly two-is cer-
tain.
Headquarters also are planned at
New York, Atlanta, San Francisco and
possibly Portland, Ore.
Roosevelt and Johnson today dis
cussed their stumping plans. They
have practically agreed that Gov.
Johnson shall spend most of his time
in the east while Roosevelt covers the
west.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
TWO KILLED IN WRECK.
Engine on Virginia and Southwestern
Goes Through a Trestle.

Bristol, Va.-Tenn., Aug. S.-Two
men were killed and a third fatally
injured, when an engine and train of
coal cars on the Virginia and South
western Railway split a switch at St.
Charles, Lee county, Va, this after
noon. The dead are:
Frank M. Barbee, engineer Of
Bristol.
Oscar L. Wagner. son of Robert F.
Wagner, a wealthy Bristol contrac-
tor.
Scott Clayman, fireman on the To-
comotive, was badly scalded about the
head and face and sustained mashed
hand and internal injuries.
The engine left the rails where two
tracks separate on trestles. Both
trestles were demolished and the en-
CINE plunged headforemost into a
stream, followed by loaded coal cars.
Barbee and Wagner were caught un-
der the wreck, death resulting in
stantly.
The injured men and the bodies of
the dead were brought to Bristol last
night. The coal train was running be-
tween the mines and the weighing
station at St. Charles. Wagner was
weighmaster for the railway COM
pany at st. Charles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
.CLAMOR FOR WAR
ON THE M0SLEMS
The Car is Urged to Open
Hostilities Against Ger
man Empire.
BULGARIA IS AROUSED
Entire Villages Burned and Men,
Women and Children Said to Have
Been Slaughtered.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 8.-Enragec
by the massacre of scores of theil
countrymen in Turkey, Gear Ferdin,
and's subjects all oyer Bulgaria were
clamoring today for war. A conference
of the ministery was held and the mill
tary authorities's activity was mos
suggestive of a contemplated mobili
zation.
No answer has been received to Bull.
garia's protest against the slaughte,
of it's subjects by Turks or to the de.
mand for identity.
In the excitement at Constantinople
it is thought likely that the matter
has been wholly overlooked.
Details are lacking but it is report
ed several entire Bulgarian villages
have been burned and their populat-
ions, men, women and children kill
ed.
Vienna, Aug. 8.-Despite the troops
balkiness, the Turkish Government
has scraped together a considerable
body of reinforcements for the troops
lined up along the Montenegrin from
tier and started them toward the north
today. Montenegro also began mobili-
zing reinforcements. Fighting be-
tween Montenegrins and Turks was
still in progress today. Thus far the
Montenegrins have had much the bet
ter of the engagement, which has now
extended internationally over three
days. Many casualties have occur
red on both sides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
MUCH CONSTRUCTION WORK.
Mechanics Find Their Time Fully Oc
cupied-Progress on Various
Building.

There is large amount OF con-
struction work going on in Alexandra
at the present time and mechanics are
finding their time fully occupied.
The residence of Harry A. Down
ham on north Washington street, near
the corner of Cameron is rapidly near
ing completion. 1t is a three-story
modern residence, of pressed brick
construction.
The work of lowering the tower on
the Methodist Protestant Church, on
north Washington street, was started
last week and considerable progress
has been made.
Contractor Samuel DeVaughn ex-
poets to complete the remodeling of
the old Wheat residence on Duke
street between Pitt and Royal by
September Is. The residence is be-
ing turned into five apartments for
the Rosemont Development Company.
The old buildings at the corner OF
Prince and st. Asaph have been razed
for the new Sunday school building of
the Second Presbyterian Church. Con-
tractor Joseph F. Rodgers has the
in hand.
Fair progress has been made in the
erection of the residence on St. As
aph street, which is being built by J..
G. Cockey.
Repairs to the store formerly occu-
pied by D. Bendheim & Sons and
which will be the business home of
Heon & Constantinople have been com
pleted and the latter firm will shortly
occupy the premises. They will con-
solidate their two fruit stores on King
street between Royal and Fairfax in
the new building. AS soon as they va
cate the premises at 312 King street
this building will be remodeled and
used as an addition by ]. H. Harris
who will continue to use the adjoin-
ing property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
LORIMER'S EXPENSES.

Washington, Aug. 8.-The state
ment of expenses incurred by William
Lo,imer in defending his title to a
seat in the Senate will be scaled
down when presented to the Senate.
AS offered it totals nearly s125,OOo
including counsel fees ard all bills
paid by him. The special committee
that conducted the inquiry will indi-
cate $4,000 or $4,000 as a reason
able allowance.
The committee will not recommend
any payment to Mr.. Lorimer. The
entire matter will be left to the Sen
ate for determination. The commit
tee will only present the facts l"d
intimate what in it's opinion would
be fair and reasonable.
The committee expects to keep all
expenditures for the second Lorimer
investigation within $J25,O00. The
committee is. empowered to pass upon
all bills directly contracted, but pre-
fcrs the Senate to pass on the claim
submitted by Mr.. Lorimer.
The minority members of the COM
mittee, Senators Kern, Lea and Ken
yon, did not oppose the submission OF
Mr.. Lorimer's expense account. They
agreed it, was proper that it be laid
before the Senate for such action as
is considered proper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
PREPARE FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Preliminary Work for the Improve
ment of Washington Street
Begins Today.

Preparations for the paving of
Washington street, between King and
Cameron, with asphalt blocks was
commenced today. The removal of
the cobblestones and grading of the
square will be prosecuted speedily
and in a short time the chip" and
boulders which have so long been eye
sores to Alexandrians as well as to
visitors to the city have vanished.
The city has made a contract with
the Washington Asphalt Block and
Tile Company to furnish the blocks.
The granite curbing to be used on the
square is being placed on the ground.
For many years the people of this
city have regretted that the work Of
improving Washington street had
been delayed and all will rejoice to
know that the work has actually COM
menced on that thoroughfare. AS is
known, other squares will receive SIM
liar improvements during the remain
der of the summer and fall.
When the contemplated improve
ments shall have been finished Alex
andria will have fine boulevard ex-
tending the entire length of its vide
ct street, and in this day Of autonao-
biles it will be greatly appreciated by
our own people as we'll as the many
who visit this city daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Young Leaders Charged
With Plotting Against
The Sultan.
SITUATION is SERIOUS
Deep Alarm is Manifested in Euro
pean Capitals Concerning Outcome
of Present Conditions.

Constantinople, Aug. 8.-Accused OF
plotting to depose the Sultan and SET
up new government of their own,
several young Turkish leaders were
arrested at Adrianople today.
When his majesty dissolved parlia-
ment under pressure from the military
league, which objected to it because
it was dominated by the young Turks
the members agreed to reassemble
at Adrianople in defiance of the disso-
luton order. 1t was tacitly under
stood that their only way of regular
izing their position would be to
proclaim a new sultan or to re-en-
throne Abdul Hamid.
To head off this program the gov
ernment proclaimed martial law at
Adrianople and is trying to lock the
young Turkish law makers up as fast
as they arrive.
London, August 8.-The Turkish
situation caused deep alarm in diplo-
matte circles today. A revolution was
considered and civil war likely. Eff
forts to starvc off Turko- -Montegrin
outbreak was unavailing.
But Garia was arming to invade
Macedonia. Serva was pledged to
help Bulgaria. Turko-Italian war had
ceased. Albinia was as good as lost to
the sultan. News from Asiastic Tur-
key indicated the imminence of rev.
olution there.
Everything pointed in fact. to a
break up of the Ottoman empire and
the Ottoman empire cannot break up
without endangering all Europe's
England, France, Germany, Italy,
peace.
Australia, and Russia all have inter-
ests there, not counting the little Bal
kan states. These interests overlap
and conflict.
"Wolf" has been cried SO often in
connection with the Balkans that the
clamoring is beginning to be joked
about, but the danger is real and to-
day it looked imminent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
VIRGINIA

In the Clerks Office of the Corporate
on Court of the City Of Alexandria, Vlr-
ginia. on the Sth day of August, 1912.
Cornelius -. Jenkins, VS. Florence II.
Jenkins. in chancery.
Memo:
The object OF this suit is to obtain
for the complainant Cornelius D. Jcn-
kins an absolute divorce from the
bonds of matrimony from the Defend
ant Florence r. Jenkins. on the ground
of wilful desertion and abandonment
for more than three years before the
Institution of this suit: and for Such
further and general relief as to equity
is right.
In appearing by an affidavit filed in
this cause that the defendant Florence
r. Jenkins is a nonresident OF TINS
state: II is Ordered. that said defendant
aDpear here within fifteen days atter
due publication of this order, and DO
what is necessary TO protect her inter
ests in this suit, and that copy or TINS
order be forthwith inserted in the Al
exandria Gazette, Il newspaper PUBLISH
ed in the City of Alexandria, once
week for four successive weeks, ana
nostad at the front door OF the Court
House OF this city.
ROBINSON MONCCRE. =. q.
4 Copy-Tcste:
NEWELL S. GREENAWAY, Clerk
BY Louis n. Duffey. u. I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
BLINDED BY GIANT BLAST.
Eyesight of Two Negro Workers De
stroyed at Occoquan Quarry.

Venturing within the danger zone
of a blast which held fire, three ne
gro employees of the Potomac Sand
and Dredging Company were severe
ly injured by an explosion yesterday
morning in quarry near Occoquan
Va.
The eyesight of two of them
Richard and George Chinn, brothers
aged so and 25 years, respectively,
was badly burned and bruised. All
were disfgured by cuts and bruises
about the face and body. The three
men were taken to Providence Hos
pital, where they are said to be in a
serious condition.
After planting two charges of giant
powder on hillside, and lighting the
fuse, only one charge exploded.
Thinking the fuse of the other had
gone out, the three negroes got to
the spot just as the second explosion
occurred.
All were blown several feet in the
and bleeding from the countless
air, and were picked up unconscious
wounds. Ellis was the least injured
of the three, and will recover. The
Chinn brothers may die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
JUDGE NICoL's ADDRESS.

Judge c. E. Nicol Of Alexandria
who is in attendance at the Virginia
Bar Association meeting at old
Point Comfort made an address yes
terday in which he favored the eree-
tion by Virginia lawyers, OF me-
mortal to Judge Massie and Com
monwealth's Attorney Foster VINO
were killed In the Hillesville Court
house shooting. He declared that
the memorial should be erected in the
Capitol Square, Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Police Court
Il. H. Thompson, presiding.)

Frederick Vreeland, charged with
being drunk on the streets, was dis
missed upon promising to leave the
city.
Walter Toney, charged with a SIM
liar offense, was dismissed upon the
same terms.
Irwin Dudley, colored, charged with
disorderly conduct, was dismissed
Nettie Dudley, his wife, charged with
similar offense, was fined S..
Moses Watson, colored, charged
with throwing vase into the window
of residence, was fined S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Charge Against Fruit Dealer

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. S.-Salvatol
Maggie, an Italian fruit vender who
keeps a stand at Baltimore and Bond
streets, was held for the action OF the
grand jury by Magistrate Doan at the
Northeastern Police Station this morn
ing charged with committing Grim
inal assault upon Bessie Schwarz, the
II wear old daughter Of Rev. Abra'
ham Schwarz. Rabbi of the Lloyd
street Synagogue.
Maggie narrowly escaped being lyn-
ched by a crowd of men and women
Yesterday afternoon when placed und-
er arrest and the two policemen VINO
had him in charge had great difficulty
getting him into the auto patrol. Mag
pio was discovered by the police IN a
shed back of his fruit stand where the
child was also found lying on the floor
with the Italians coat thrown over
her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
CHURCHES DISAPPOINTED

MANY of the churches of Alexan-
dria, who have claims against the
United States Government for dam
ages incurred to their property dur
ing the Civil War by Federal Sold
iers. and whose claims are included
in the omnibus bill now pending be-
fore Congress, will in all probability
be again disappointed. 1t is said
that there is a small chance of Con-
gress passing the omnibus bill this
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Open Peace Negotiations.

Mexico City, Aug. 8.-Gen. Zapa'
ta,, the rebel leader, opened peace ne,
gotiations today with Provisional
Gov. Naranjo of Morelos state. Mar
anjo said he thought he could secure
favorable terms for the general and
his men. If so. they will surrender
President Madero is said to have Of
fered terms to Gen. Orozco also,
which Orozco probably will accept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
CABINET MEETING

Washington, Aug. S.-A special CAB
inett meeting, called by President
Taft last night as he was traveilng
eastward from Cincinnati, convened at
the White House Immediately after
the Presidents arrival at noon today
It was understood that the President
desired to map out his veto messages
to the various tariff bills, and to de-
eide whether he would reject the Dud-
get bill if that measure reaches the
White House minus any appropriation
for the Commerce Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
DELEGATES ELECTED.

At the meeting last night of the
Columbia Steam Fire Engine COM
pany the following delegates and al
ternates were elected to the State
Firemen's Convention which meets at
Roanoke on 28th instant. Delegates,
il. Duffy (Vice President), J. F.
Petit, Ernest Craven, c. w. Duffy,
W. H. Wood, jr., and George Crump.
Alternates, C. E. Hawkins, VIM.
Simpson, John Grady and William
Craven. After the meeting the mem
ers of the company participated in
crab feast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Accident to Dam.

Gallipos, O., Aug. S.-The concrete
foundation of Dam 26, built by the
government near here and recently
placed in operation, let go today and
all of the pass where steamboats, &c
throuph was washed away. The loss
will be s35O,OOO. 1t will require one
wear to rebuild the property which
originally cost one million doliars
This dam was built in less time than
anv ever before constructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
WILL VETO BILLS

Washington, Aug. S.-Following a
special cabinet session today, Presi-
dent Taft made it known to his call
ers that he will veto both the wool and
steel tariff revision bills. One mes
sage, it is said will accompany these
measures back to Congress.
In the message the President will
declare that neither of the bills was
formulated with the aid of the tariff
board and therefore no not constitute
scientific revision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
ORDERED OUT OF THE CITY.

Among the prisoners in the Poilce
Court this morning were Frederick
Vreeland an elderly German, who
said he resided in Pennsylvania and
Walter Torey, who had lost both legs
and claimed Richmond as his home
Tbev were charged with being drunk
IN the streets. The accused were
piven one hour in which to leave the
CITY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
TO OPEN LAW OFFICE.

Louis. N. Duffy, deputy clerk OF
the corporation and circuit courts OF
Alexandria, who was one of those
who successfully passed the state
board examination several months
ago will open a law Office in Alexan-
dria on the 1st Of September. Mr..
Duffey will for the present retain his
position in the clerks Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
MOTORBOAT CLUB.

A meeting of the Alexandria Mo-
torboat Club was held last night at
the Office of W. U. Varney. 1t was
decided not to have regatta on Lab
or Day this year for the reason that
there will not be sufficient time in
which to make necessary prepara-
t;ons The Alexandria Club and the
three Washington clubs will, how
ever. arrange to have regattas on
Labor Day every year in future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
N e VS. Of tn e D a y

Gen. John H. Baldwin, aged SO, a
California pioneer and member of
the personal staff of Gen. Lee during
the civil war, died yesterday at San
Francisco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Arranging New Contract.

Cbicaoo Aug 8-The work of ar
ranoine now contrac between the
citv RAILWAYS company and its union
omnIovas was begun today in the
hope that a strike Of 4,ooo union
stroo+ oar amnIoves wo aid be averted.
L. a. Bushy, presiden T OF the COM,
many suggested that the question Of
wages be left until Il asst, and if no
. oraanent could be reached submit
the question to arbitrate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Judge J. K. M. Norton and James
R. Cation are in attendance at the
State Bar Association meeting in Old
Point Comfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

The highest price paid in Chicago
for beef since the civil war was paid
yesterday on eighteen head of cattle
from Kansas City, ILL.,, sold for $1O.-
25 hundred pounds. The cattle had
been fed on clover hay and sliced corn,
followed by ear corn and bluegrass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
CHARGED With Spying.

Kiel, Aug. s.-The five yachtsmen
under arrest charged with spying on
Germany's coast defenses, were re-
leased today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Mr.. Elmer Davis while visiting in
Fauquier county with Mrs. Davis was
suddenly taken i'll Monday and
brought to the Alexandria Hospital.
He is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

On Friday, August s, 1873, thirty
nine years ago today, the river
steamer Wawasett was burned near
Chattertop, about fifty miles south
of this city, and nearly one hundred
people lost their lives. Some of the
victims bf the disaster were AleXan-
drians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

After making an unsuccessful fight
against the seven-year tenure of office
provision for civil service employees,
written into the legislature bill by the
conferees, the Senate yesterday
agreed to the conference report by a
vote of 30 to 10. President Taft, it
is known, is seriously considering the
advisability of vetoing this bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

The schooner c. B. Patterson,
loaded with lumber by W. A. Smoot
C Co., has sailed for Colonial Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08
Local Br it e S

Mrs. John r. Nunnally of Salisbury
N. c., is visiting Mrs. Jennie Simpson
of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Mrs. Elizabeth DeDier and son,
Franklin, and Mrs. William Mills and
Master Conrad Mills, of Washington,
are in Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Put your shoulder to the great wheel
1no6 u41M qsnd puu 64!uIeleIJ 70
whole soul.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Edward H. Hamomnd who has been
i'll of typhoid fever at Colonial Beach
is on the road to recovery and is ex-
pected to be able to return to his
home in Alexandria in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Hard shelled crabs at Jacob BrilPs
Restaurant, foot of King street TO-
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

By vote of A to II the Senate
late last night refused to strike from
the Panama Canal bill the provision
exempting American ships from the
payment of tolls for passage through
the canal. The only other point
about which there is any controversy
relates to section II, in which the
Senate committee seeks to permit
railroad-owned ships to use the canal.
This is in direct conflict with the
House provision, and was inserted in
the bill for the benefit of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, which is
owned by the Southern Pacific Rail
road Company. 1t is believed the
Senate will not support the commit
tee, and that the bill will be passed
practically as it came from the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

DR.. Clinton Brockett, of Atlanta,
Ca, is the guest of Mr.. A. D. Brock
ett, in north Washington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Miss Esther Hackett, of All Saints
Home, Baltimore, is expected to ar
rive in Alexandria September 1st.
to become the superintendent Of the
Children's Home. A new matron is
expected to be appointed at the same
time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

Steamed Crabs at Rammel Cafe to-
night.