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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Dynamite Conspiracy Cases.

indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 9.-It be-
came known today that the defense
in the dynamite conspiracy cases
would stubbornly combat the govern
ment's every attempt to get before
the jury evidence in connection with
the alleged explosions affecting
structural Eipeel work from coast TO
coast. The indictment on which the
forty-fve iron workers are being
tried charges the illegal interstate
transportation of dynamite and nitro
glycerine on passenger trains, and de-
fense attorneys contend, an dsays
nothing agout the explosions.
Before the hearing of counsel for
the defense, began the opening state
ment for the accused, which he con-
tinued when the trial wais resumed
today, Jos. G. LETTER of Muncie, say
ing that he acted for each Of the de-
PENDANTS, filed a demurrer Ito the in
dictment and motion to quash the
case and discharge the jury because
the district attorney, in his opening
speech had dragged in the explosions
and dwelt on the loss of property
and human lifef, which was not
charged against these defendants.
Judge Anderson, overruled the mo-
ton, and Harding then began hns
speech.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
ANNEXATION CASE.
Little Progress Made at Hearing
of Witnesses This Morning.

But little progres was made yester-
day and today in the hearing Of wit
nesses in the annexation case now be-
ing heard before Judge Gordon at
Alexandria County Courthouse. The
side of Alexandria County is now be-
ing presented to the Judge.
Among witnesses who testified to-
day were w. H. Hellmlth, B. F. Bag
gett, George W. Keys, George w.
Zachary, Robert Elliott, F. E. Ludwig,
Charles H. Callahan, and E. S. Lead
beater.
The first witness yesterday was
Henry Crockett, surveyor of Alex
andria county. He produced map
of the territory which it is proposed
to annex to the City of Alexandria,
on which was marked every house
in the two strips of land, and other
landmarks indicating the character
of the ground.
Superintendent of School Hodges,
Of Alexandria County, testified to the
good character of the public schools
in the county districts about Alex
andria, and said they were on the
whole better than those in the city.
He showed that thirty-one Of forty
one of the teachers in the county
schools were graduates Of a normal
school, while the percentage was much
smaller in Alexandria. The school
buildings with one exception, he de-
clared, were better, and that the boast
of better schol facilities through an
nexation would not be borne out by
the facts as they exist today.
John HTrimeyer, schol trustees of
the county, and formerly a member Of
the City Council of Alexandria, also
testified to the good character of the
schools. He declared that as rep
resentative Of the people in the terri
tory affected he did no5 want anneXa-
ton. He thought the people were
better off as they are, and he testified
that in his opinion the opening of sa-
looms in the outside territory to be
annexed would depreciate the value
of property there by 80 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

Duke, presented by the street COM
mittee, caused further debate. This
measure is an adjunct of the ordi-
nance maintaining the present
grades.
After protracted discussion, dur
| ing which all the members took part,
the resolution was adopted by a vote
of to 2. Messrs. Brill and Ballenger
voting in the negative.
A petition from residents of Wash
ington street, between Cameron and
Queen, signifying their desire for the
paving of that square with asphalt
blocks provided the roadway was
made 60 feet, was presented by the
committee on streets, that committee
having reported unfavorably upon the
same.
Mr.. Hill opposed the adoption of
the report and Mr.. Ogden upheld the
opinion of the comittee, going into an
elaborate explanation of the plans OF
the committee in making the squares
now being improved Sc feet.
After all the members had given
their ideas concerning the work now
in progress, the report of the COM
mittee was laid over In the mean
time efforts will be made to ascertain
if the majority of the residents are IN
favor of 56-foot roadway.
The other business transacted was
of a general nature, and report of
the same will be, found in the official
proceedings.
A called meeting will be held on
Friday at p. m, to pass an ordi-
nance in reference to paving Gamer
on street, laid over last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Make Last stand.

Washington, Oct .9.-EXpress com.
panies made their last stand before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
today in an effort to prevent radical
reduction in rates and a complete
change in the methods Of assessing
them.
Attorneys for the companies and
for shippers, organizations in nj
parts Of the country appeared before
the commission to give their opinion;
on the Commissions recent order
providing a "block system" of rates
to cover the whole country mucr
lower than the present basis OF
charges, which will go into effect i'm,
mediately if the express companies
are unable in the course Of hearing;
which are to last throughout this
week, to show that they are unreason-
able. The express company lawyers
argued that the proposed schedule is
too low and that it would be in ef.
feet confscatory.
The full commission heard the
arguments. Attorneys for some OF
western shippers demanded that the
express companies be abolished and
their business turned over to the m
terstate railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Change in Telephone Company.

The State Corporation Commission,
in Richmond yesterday, granted an
amendment to the charter of the Sou
thern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company of Virginia, changin its
name to the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company and increas-
ing it's capital from S6,000,0O0 to
S1O,O00,0OO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
EVERY STREET IN ALEXANDRIA
Has its Share of the Proof That Kid.
ney Sufferers Seek.

ney Sufferers Seek
Backache Kidneys weak?
Distressed with urinary ills?
Want reliable kidney remedy?
Don't have to look far. Use what
Alexandria people recommend. Every
street in Alexandria has its cases.
Here's one Alexandria woman'S
experience.
Let Mrs. M. E. Lash, of ZIG N
Pitt street, tell it.
She says: "About a year ago
noticed that my kidneys were not do
ing their work as they should. The
secretions caused my annoyance. My
back was weak, and l could hardly
stoop. / tried remedy after remedy but
nothing did me good until l used
Doan's Kidney Pills. They completely
cured me, and since then I have had
no further trouble You man con-
tinue using the testimonial | gave al
the time my cure was made"
For sale by all dealers. Price SOC
cents, Foster-Milburn Cb., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
MAYOR URGES AN
INVESTIGATION
Sends Message to City
Council in Reference to
Maryland Iva Co.
MEETING LAST NIGHT.
Much Business Transacted by City
Fathers at Last Nights Session
Washington Street improvements.

- There was another protracted ses-
sion of the City Council last night.
The members of the board had trans
acted their business at an early hour,
but the Aldermen, before which body
several measures had been presented
by the street committe, had barely
started their proceedings when the
members of the Common Council
were found to be resting upon their
oars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Baseball.

Chicago, Oct. 9.--Prospects for
starting the Chicago city series which
was postponed from yesterday were
poor today. Almost constant rain last
night, and THE prospect of further
heavy rainfall today made the posi-
bility of playing lqss likely.
New York, Oct. 9.-Baseball re-
turns by wireless showing all the
plays made by the Giants and the
Red Sox in the set-to for the worlds
championship are received and posted
as they come, aboard the battleships
gathering here for the great naval
review next week. The tar-faWs
are enthusiastic rooters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Interesting and Instructive
Addresses Delivered This
Morning.
ADJOURN SIN E DIE.
Omit Trips to Mount Vernon, Arl-
ington and Washington and Finish
Business Today. ;.

As had been anticipated, the dele
gates to the annual convention Of
Virginia Postmasters' are having al
interesting and pleasant experience
in Alexandria.
After the adjournment yesterday
afternoon the delegates were furnish
ed with luncheon by the Chamber of
Commerce served by Alexandria la
dies, after which they visited the var
ious points of interest in this city.
The convention was called to order
about 1920 o'clock this morning,
when addresses were delivered by
George H. Thompson, chief clerk to
the POSTMASTER General; Brown AL
len, PCs.master at Staunton; A. J..
Davis Assistant Director of Postal
Savings System; C. H. Mcbride, Su-
perintendent of Division Railway Adj
justments; j. B. Cook, Superintend-
ent Division of Supplies; and R. S.
Share Sharp, Chief Inspector.
An interesting feature Of today's
session was the question box by posi-
masters.
Luncheon was served about
o'clock in the afternoon.
The delegates did not visit Mount
Vernon, Arlington or Washington as
had been purposed, but after the re-
cess for lunch, the convention reas-
semtled for the purposc-of completing
the business for which the conven-
tion is being held.
The following officers were elected:
President Brown Allen, Staunton; c.
A Mckinney, Secretary and Treas
urer, Cape Charles; Vice Presidents,
E. NJ. Quimby, Suffolk; W. H. Fauk-
ner South Boston; w. Fl. Parker,
Onancock; R. A. Anderson, Marion,
L. G. Funkhouser, Roanoke; EXecu-
tive Committee, John 3. Kimberley,
Old Point; w. r. Tiller, Emporia; w.
r. Humbood, Charlottesville; Edgar
Allan, jr., Richmond; McCung Patton,
Lexington.
The following was adopted:
Resolved: That we, the Postmasters
of Virginia, in annual convention as
sembled, extend our hearty thanks
to the Mayor and City of AleXan-
dria for courtesies shown and for the
hospitality extended to us as body
while in the city. That we especially
thank the ladies of the Presbyterian
Church for the delightful luncheons
served in this hall Tuesday and We'd
nesday. Also members Of the Cham
Der of Commerce for substantial and
generous favors shown and further
we extend our thanks and warm ap-
probation to all officials of the De-
partment who have been present and
have given to US such helpful and
instructive addresses on subjects per-
tanning to our work.
Respectfully submitted,
r. A. ANDERSON,
J. w. CLARKE,
w. L. MUSTARD,
DAVID II. LEWIS.
The Convention will meet next year
in Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Transport Prairie Ashore.

Washington, Oct. O. The U. 5.
Revenue cutter Algonquin sent a
wireless message here today, saying
that the U. S. trasnport Prairie, with
TOO Marines aboard, had gone to the
north shore of Santo Domingo. 1t Is
presumed that the State Department
officials on board have extended their
inspection of conditions in the trou-
bled republic to that section, but full
significance of the move could not be
learned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

Officials of the National Park Bank,
of New York, Monday confirmed
the report that 100000 consigned to
the bank by the National Bank Of Ha-
vana, Cuba, had disappeared. The
money was forwarded to the New
York bank by its Cuban correspond
ent in a registered mail package. All
trace Of the package was lost last
week. The package contained twenty
$4,000 United States bills. The num-
bers of the bills are known and have
been given to detectives working on
the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
VEST|GA7|NG
TAFT'5 EXPENSES
Presidents Millionaire Bro
ther Attracts Interest at
Hearing.
HIS ALLEGED GIF 7.
Chairman Hilles, Robert S. Loyett ana
Ormsby McHarg Also Important
Witnesses. e.
Witnesses.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Presidenl
Taft's financial backing was the
theme of the Clapp committee today
The investigation swung from Roose-
velt to Taft, as demanded by the Col
onel and his manager, Senator Dixon
Charles P Taft, millionaire brother
of the President, was the witness in
whom public interest centered today.
A big crowd of spectators was
brought out in anticipation of seeing
a brother of the President. The COM
mittee planned to ask witness
Taft if he contributed 100000 to his
brothers campaign in 1904, and also
how much he gave for the recent
primary fight.
Chairman Hilles, of the Republican
National Committee, was another inn
portant witness scheduled today, for
questioning regarding the Republican
campaign contributions and his al
legged charge that $3,000,000 was
raised to "underwrite" the Roosevelt
candidacy. Owing to the limited
scope of the inquiry, Hilles dioes not
have to divulge contributions since
the Chicago convention.
President Robert S. Lovett, of the
Union Pacific Railroad, was another
witness on today's program. E. H.
Harriman's secretary testified that
Lovett received the checks from Wall
Street contributors to the alleged
Hartman fund" of $250,00O IN
1904.
Bull Moose interest in today's ses-
sion involved Dan R. Hanna, Of
Cleveland, son of Mark Hanna. Young
Hama faced quizzing regarding an
alleged donation of $4,000 to the
Roosevelt Golfers and also confer
ence of Progressives last winter when
the switch" of support from La Fol-
lette to Roosevelt was first broacheo.
Matthew Hale, Progressive leader
of New England was another Bull
Moose witness.
Today's inquiry regarding the Taft
contributions followed the testimony
yesterday afternoon Of Rep. McKin-
ley, of ILL.,, preconvention manager
for the President, that he received
S265,OO0 for the primary battle last
spring, of which Taft's brothers gave
about S15O,0OO. Other large contrl-
buton were Andrew Carnegie, John
Hayes Hammond and E. T. Stotes-
bury, $4,000; Ohio, $4,000, Mary
bury, $4,000 each. This money waIs
sent to various states, Illinois getting
$4,000; Ohio, $4,000 Mary
land, $4,000, West Virginia, $4,000,
Iowa, Kansas and Texas, $4,000 eacn,
and smaller sums in other states.
Mckinley said $4,000 was spent for
printing and lithographing, and S12,-
900 for "Taft buttons"
Ormsby McHarg, emissary in the
southern states for Roosevelt last
spring, also told the comittee that his
work organizing contesting conven-
tions cost about $4,000. He said he
got no salary for his work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Board of Aldermen.

An ordinance to maintain the pres
ent grades of sidewalks on Washing
ton street where the improved road
ways are now being constructed
caused some delay.
Mr.. Ballenger could not see his way
clear to vote for the measure, and III
moved to lay it over. This motion
was lost.
Messrs. Hill and Summers favored
the ordinance, and Mr.. Ogden, chair
man of THE committee on streets
made an explanation of its purpose
At present, he said, any resident o1
Washington street could lower his
sidewalk, while nearby residents
might not be ready to lower theirs
The ordinance was finally passed
ayes 6, noes l, Mr.. Ballenger voting
against it.
A resolution providing for shaping
grading and grassing the space be
tween the curbing and the buildin;
lines, not to exceed eight feet, o,
Washington street, between Quen ant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

STATE OF WAR EXISTS.
Fierce Fighting and Hurried Move
ments of Turks, Montenegrins and
SerYians Reported.

LOIuOIly OCl. J!-Cei Sld anu oulSa-
ria have severed diplomatic relations
with Turkey according to dispatch re-
ceived by the Exchange Telegraph
Company from Paris this afternoon.
The Exchanges correspondent adds
that a estate of war" exists"
London, Oct. 9.-Following Monte
negro's example it was reported today
that Greece has recalled its minister
from Constantinople. Greek, BTs-
garian and Servian declaration Of war
against Turkey were momentarily ex-
pected.
Paris, Oct. 9.-The Greek minister
left Constantinople today, according
to dispatch received from a French
news agency. The Bulgarian and
Servian ministers were expected to
leave this afternoon.
Berlin, Oct. 9.-Fierce fighting and
hurried movements Of troops were
reported in progress today along the
Turka- Montenegrin, Turko-Bulgarian
and Turko-Servian frontiers.
Rumors were current that the Turks
have wiped out detachment of Mon
teinegrin who invaded their territory.
A stronger force was said to be max
ing forced marches toward Scutari,
in Albania to aid the Albanian rebels
who are besieging Essed Pasha there.
At Kalava the Turks repulsed the
Montenegrins. King Nicholas of Mon
tenegro, is at the front in person but
it is thought he will direct operations
from the Montenegrin side without
actually crossing the frontier. His
second son, Prince Mirko, who is with
him, may join one of the invading
forces.
News is very meagre and much
delayed owing to the censorship and
inadequate means of communication
Wanna, Oct. 9.-Talk as diplomats
may of "localizing" the outbreak in
the Balkans there is no question that
Europe's peace is gravely endangered,
good authorities here said today
The powers are pledged to do all
in their power to prevent hostilities
from spreading, but it is believed none
will hesitate to break its agreement
if it sees a chance to profit by it.
Germany sympathizes with Austria.
England favors the Turks. France
backs England. The King of Italy has
a Montenegrin wife and is consequent
ly pro-Mentenegrin.
Good judges regard the outlook as
extremely threatening.
Budapest, Oct. 9.-Nothing the pow
ers can do to prevent a clash be-
tween Turkey and the Balkan quad
ruple alliance,men familiar with the
Near East, declared here today.
What peace-lovers hope is that Tur-
kew will win the first big battle de-
cisively. hey think the alliance lacks
resources to continue fighting after
a crushing defeat. Turkey will f1gnt,
every one is sure, to the last ditch.
What prolonged Balkan struggle
would be like, it is pointed out, may
be judged by the massacre reported at
Turtukai, in Bulgaria, where 1t IS said
Bulgarians surrounded the Turkish
quarter and wiped out practically all
its inhabitants, including women and
children.
Though Turkey should win, the
powers, it is predicted, having had
their lesson, will insist on reforms
in the Sultan's European provinces
The first great engagement is look
ed for near Adrianople late in Octo-
ha1-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Killed bY File.

New York, Oct. 9.-Imitating a
batsman in the Giants Red Sox game,
usng a file for a bat, Frank Gros'
haus, machinist, struck at a brass
rivet tossed by George Brown. The
file flew out of the handle, killing
Brown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

Forty-three bodies of the victims of
the great powder explosion at lamp
leo, Mexico, Monday night have been
recovered and buried. Most Of them
were burned and torn beyond recog-
milton. Estimates now place the
dead at 100, while the injured, will
total another hundred. The property
loss probably will not amount to
more than 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

A dispatch from San Juan del Sur,
Nicaragua, says the American forces
lost three marines killed and four
wounded when the forces entered the
city of Leon, which had been occu-
pied by the rebels. The American
marines and bluejackets under Lieut..
Col. Long marched into Leon on Sun
day. They were met in the street
by an irresponsible mob, who opened
fire, killing three Americans and
wounding four others. The marines
returned the fire, killing fifty of the
mob and wounding 40. The others
were driven out Of town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Mr.. Carlin to Speak.

Hon. Charles C. Carlin, of the Sth
Congressional District will speak on
the Presidential campaign tonight at
Louisa. On October 18th arrange
ments have been made for him to
speak at Fairfax ,and at Manassas on
October 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Common Council.

Common Council held a peaceful
and harmonious meeting. Last night
and considerable business was trans
acted promptly and without muci,
discussion. The only question upon
which a division of opinion arose was
the grading and parking of 8 feet on
Washington street between Queen
and Duke at the cost to the city of
$4,000 per square. Messrs. Spinks
and Marshall opposed this resolution
but it was carried over their heads.
Mayor Thomas A. Fisher, in his
first official communication to city
council last night called the attention
of that body ito the organization of the
Maryland-Virginia corporation, which
he says, "may possibly work great in
justice to our citizens or large por-
tion of thern," and suggested that
the matter be placed in the hands OF
special committee with instructions
to safeguard the interests of Alexan-
dria Councilman Spinks supplement
ed the mayors communication with a
resolution requesting the State Cor
poration Commission to hold special
session in this city for the purpose OF
Investigating the affairs of the Mary
land-Virginia Railway Company, and
the rumored merger of public utill-
ties in Washington Maryland and Vlr-
einia, in so far as this city is con-
cerned. Mayor Fisher says, in part:
"It is apparent to all that the prl-
mary object for which this company
was organized has no possibility of
ultimate consummation, but that the
secondary object of said corporation
is for the purpose of becoming
bond-holding company for number,
if not all of the public utility corpo-
rations in this section.
"Monopoly in public utility corpo-
ration might be beneficial to COM
munity by reason of the expenses
saved in the management thereof,
yet in this particular instance the
secrecy maintained in the organiza-
tion of the Maryland-Virginia Rail-
way Company is not such as to in
spire confidence that the primary OBJ
ject of the promoters thereof is the
welfare and interest of the people of
our community"
The mayors communication and
Mr.. Spinks' resolution were referred
to the committee on general ta"s
without debate.
A large number of resolutions AMI
ordinances We're referred to various
committees and will be found in the
official proceedings on page 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
War on Dogs.

Officer Kern, who is in charge OF
the crusade against unlicensed and
ownerless dogs, reports that fifty
one additional licenses have been is
sued since the beginning of the move
ment, and twenty-one CANNES Destroy
ed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

An unfounded rumor was in circu-
lation this morning to the effect that
a resident of the southeastern section
of the city had been shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Rock Island passenger train No.
II, westbound, was held up, and the
express and small cars robbed last
night, near Howe, Okla. Safes in
the express car were dynamited. The
amount of booty stolen has not been
learned. Passengers were not mo-
Tested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09
Assassin Sentenced.

Rome, Oct. 9.-Antonio De Alba
was sentenced today to 80 years
solitary confinement for attempting
to assassinate King Victor EmmanH-
el, March l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-09

A prize Pomeranian dog, valued at
$4,000, the property of Robert Gar
land, wealthy councilman, was
choked to death yesterday in Pitts
burg, Pa, in a battle with pet mon
key belonging to Joseph Wilmer, a
neighbor. When the maid at the
Garland home let the frisky little
dog out into the yard this morning,
it sighted the little monkey perched
on the back fence. A battle of barks
and snarls at long range lasted for a
time, then the monkey opened the at
tack. Mr.. Garland got warrant for
Mr.. Winners arrest.