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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
N ews Of til e D y

That the entire family of Rev.
Gustav Latzek, pastor of the Rocky
Ford, Colo, German Lutheran Church
was deliberately poisoned is the be-
lief OF DR.. T. B. Wilson. coroner, who
is investigating the sudden death of
Mrs. Latzek, followed by the death Of
her two children, a daughter, aged 8
and son, aged ~. Mr.. Latzek is be-
lieved to be dying from the effects of
a poison in food which the family ate.
In substantiation of the belief that
the family are the victims of some
one who hates clergyman, Coroner
Wilson points to the sudden death Of
Rev. Mr.. Hutto's wife and two child
rem by poison twoSyears ago, when the
family was en- route to Idaho. On
the journey Mrs. Hutto and her
children partook of some food that
had been presented to them just be-
fore they left Rocky Ford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
RIVER NOTES.

The river steamers are filled with
freight daily for landings at differ
ent points on the Potomac. The Cap
ital City was well loaded this morn
ing. Her complement of passengers
was also larger than usual.
The large motorboat Hattie, which
makes daily trips as far down as Gly-
mont, carried considerable amount
of freight today.
The schooner S. E. Colburn, loaded
witt: building material by W. A.
Smoot & Co., sailed today for Colon
ial Beach.
The schooner S. A. Pryor, loaded
with building material by W. A.
Smoot G. Co., sailed for Glymont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
CASE DISMISSED.

Officer Scott last night arrested
Lawrence Toombs on the charge of op-
Grating an automobile on upper King
street at an unlawful speed. The ac-
cused left ten dollars for his appear
ance this morning. He was on hand
when the case was called. but the Of
ficer not having had time to ascertain
how many seconds elapsed, while the
auto was running over a square, Jus
tice Cation refused to take the esti-
mate of the officer as evidence, and
dismissed Toombs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
3,OOOk|LLED BY
AN EAR TRQUAkE
Recent Appalling Seismic
Disturbance in South
eastern Turkey.
UNBURIED CORPSES
Sickcning Odors From Decaying Bod
les Fill the Air-Many Charred
Heaps Addto Horror

Constantinople, Aug. 17-Captain
Upham of the American Ambassy's
guardship Scorpion reported by tele-
graph today that the previous esti-
mate of 5000 killed in the earth
quake in Southeastern Turkey was
approximately correct. He added that
twice as many are suffering from
most severe injuries.
To approach the ruined villages is
almost impossible owing to the sick
ening odor from decaying corpses
under the wreckagc. Many of them
are mere charred heaps, nearly US
recognizable as ever having been hu-
man habitants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Arlington Brewing
Company will be held at the office of
the company, Rosslyn, Va, on Tues
day. September 10, 1912, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ, for the purpose Of electing dl-
rectors and for the transaction of
such other business as may properly
be brought before said meeting.
ARLINGTON BREWING CO.,
ABE KING, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Detroit Scandal.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 17.--Detroit
received another civic shock today
when it was learned that during the
past week detectives working lnde-
pendent of the recent graft scandal
in the city hall, have uncovered a CO.
lossal system of fraudulent enroll
ments and colonization Of voters Tor
the primary election August 27.-lt
is estimated that between 1,2oo and
| 600 fraudulent enrollments have
been made at the city clerks office.
According to a statement OF Pros
ecutor Shepherd today, arrests VIII
not be made in the fraudulent enroll
ment cases until next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Massacre of Christians.

Vienna, Aug. 17.-Through Wa1
Minister Vukotics, now in charge OF
the Montegrin troops on the Turk
ish frontier. comes .verifcation OF re-
ports of another massacre of Chris
tians by the sultan's soldiers &C
cording to a message from CettlnJe
today.
1t is said the slaughter was en-
tirely unprov oked and that men
women and children were huntec
down like wild animals and shot OF
stabbed to death. Only attractive
girls, wanted in Turkish harems es'
capped death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
EDWARDS PLEADS GUILTY.
Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Peni-
Tertiary for Manslaughter.

Wytheville, Va, Aug. 17-Sidney
Edwards, one of the Allen gang that
shot up Judge Massie's courtroom at
today pleaded guilty to the
states charge Of manslaughter, and
was sentenced to fifteen years in the
penitentiary. Mrs. Sidna Edwards,
the boys mother, was in the court
room but like the prisoner gave no
sign Of emotion. Trial of Victor AL
len, was set for September 4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Last of Suicide Club.

Franklin, La, Aug. 17.-When the
body Of Carl Freere, who hanged
himself on q steamship EN- route
from Panama, was brought to his
home here today it became known
that Freerc was the last member OF a
"snicide club" of seven to take his
life The members agreed that il
+hcv made a failure of life they
would die Freere was rejected by
= Young woman with whom he IS
said to have been deeply in love. he
considered this failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
ACCIDENTS To
FAST TRAINS
Nearly All the Passengers
Receive Minor Injuries
Marrow Escapes.
COACHES TURN OVER.
Train Making Sixty Miles an Hour
When Accident Occurs by the
Spreading of Rails.

Lima, O., Aug. 1.-THE Pennsyl-
vania special is reported to have nit
an interurban trolley car at Middle
Point, a few miles west of here early
today. The special is reported ditch
ed. The first advices mentioned no
casualties. The train is the fast l8-
hour Pennsylvania flyer between New
York and Chicago, an all-steel train.
The engine and six Pullmans are said
to have left the track.
A call for doctors reached Van
Vert from the scene of the wreck
and shortly afterward Van Vert was
notified that no doctors were needed.
The steel cars are believed to have
kept down the casualty list, but from
the conflicting reports that reached
Lima five persons are said to have
been seriously injured. One man,
named Bernard, of Chicago, suffered
fractured skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Roesevelt's Openi;tg Gun.

Providence, r. l., Aug. 17.-Col.
Theodore Roosevelt formally fired
the opening gun of his campaign
here, left today for Boston, after
spending the night at the Narragan-
sett Hotel. 1t was expected that the
colonel would reach Boston about
1:3O p. M, and would make the sec
ond speech of his New England cam
paien at Reveree Beach about $3.50 p.
m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
LAST DAYS OF THE
PRESENT CONGRESS
Getaway Program of Clean
Up Legislation Put in
Vogue Today.
PANAMA CANAL BILL.
Passage of Measure Generally Pre-
dicted-Battleship Bill to be Debated
One and One-Half Hours.

wash, Aug. ia getaway
clean up of legislation was the House
program today. The hour of conven-
ing was jumped ahead to 1880 be.
cause of the lengthy program, in the
members eagerness to adjourn soon.
Final passage of the Panama Ca
nal bill, submission to the Senate of
compromise upon the naval appro-
prlation bin to provide funds for one
monster battleship; passage of a new
Legislative, executive and judicial ap-
preparation bill providing for abolish
ment OF the Commerce Court, and
custer of Rep. Charles C. Bowman.
(Rep. PENN was today's schedule.
Only slight opposition was expected
to delay proceedings.
Technical objections of Reps. Moore
and Olmstead, Pennsylvania Repub-
Ilcans, to the Panama Canal bill were
before Speaker Clark for ruling.
They allege that the conferees upon
the bill exceeded their authority by
providing for free entry of shipbuild-
ing materials, and also that the free
tolls concession to American coast
wise shipping is in violation of the
Constitution enjoning observance of
the Hay-Psuncefote treaty.
Passage today of the Panama Ca
nal bill was generally predicted, how
ever, following the speedy action yes
terday Of the Senate in ratifying the
compromise bill. After action by the
House, President Taft is expected to
sign the bill without quibbling.
The battleship appropriation fight
was billed after the Panama contro-
versy. Debate of 1-2 hours before
two battleships was agreed upon.
Rep. Foss, (Rpn. Ill., had an houras-
signed to him to plead for two battle
ships. The Democrats are pledged,
however, by their recent caucus to
provide only one battleship. Accept
ance of one vessel is expected from
the Senate.
Facing another veto by President
Taft, the House also was ready to
pass, the new legislative, executive
and judicial bill, reported late last
night. This bill, carrying appropria-
tions Of about $35,OOO,OOO, is identi-
cal to that vetoed by the President,
except that the provision of seven
years tenure for government en-
ployes here was stricken out. 1t con-
tains, however, the provision to abol-
ish the Commerce Court. If Taft
again vetoes the supply bill because
of the Commerce Court feature,
Senate and House leaders both pre-
dict the bill will be passed notwith-
standing.
Special business in the House TO-
day. was the move to unseat Rep.
use of money in his election in 1910.
Bowman because of alleged corrupt
He is charged with having spent
$4,000 to pay watchers" at the polls,
and with having made fake pur-
chase of an automobile to cover up
such expenditures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
WAGES INCREASED.

Employees of the shops at the Poto-
mac railroad yards, Alexandria coun-
ty, numbering between 800 and 400,
have received a substantial increase
in their wages in accordance with an
annual increase adopted by the rail-
road company of the salaries of all
of its employees. The raise granted
ranged from l to cents an hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

a band Of Mohammedan arnauts
supported by Turkish troops yesterday
attacked section of the Christian
population in the Berana district of
Albania, which lies close to the Mon
tenegrin frontier A fierce fight en-
sued, and women and children are re-
ported to have been murdered by
wholesale. Many girls were made
captive and carried off by the Mo-
hammedians. A large number Of
Christians and their families have
fled the territory and taken refuge
in Montenegro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
To Sue for Divorce.

New York, Aug. 17-Flora Ia
belle, the actress, in private life Mrs.
Raymond Hitchcock today returning
from Europe said that seven years
was the limit for theatrical marriages
and that seven months would be bet
ter. This followed her announcement
that she would Immediately sue the
comedian for divorce.
"sHitchcock and I do not agree finan-
cially, theatrically, temperamentally
or otherwise" she said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Police Court
(Justice H. B. Cation presiding.)

John Green, colored, charged with
assaulting David Crockett, forfeited
his collateral by failing to apear.
Lawrence Toombs, charged with
exceeding the speed limit in an auto
mobile, was dismissed.
John Gilroy, charged with trespas-
sing upon the cars of the Southern
Railway, forfeited his collateral by
failing to apear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
AUCTION SALE.

Samuel H. Lunt, auctioneer, sold
today at public sale for John NJ
Johnson, commissioner, to the Port
ner Brewing Company, alot of ground
with the appurtenarces thereon on
the east side Of St. Asaph street, b.
eween Pendleton and Wythe. The lot
is IS feet front and runs back 13 feet.
The price paid was SLOTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
FUNERALS.

The body of Mrs. Elizabeth Gary
Broughton, who died in Norfolk
Thursday as a result of terrible
burns by a gasoline stove explos-
ion, was taken to Culpeper yes
terday. The remains passed
through this city. The deceased was
the wife of Roswell Broughton, CASH
ier in the Norfolk postoffice. After
the accident she was laid on the floor
of the parlor of her home and, insist
ing that she would die, said she wish
ed to make her will. Thomas H.
Haynor, a neighbor, wrote it for her
on piece of cardboard. The only be-
quest she made was her life insur-
ance, which she left to her daughter
by former marriage, Miss Lucy
Webb. Mrs. Broughton was daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lucy Gary, of Del Ray,
Alexandria county, and besides her
mother, husband and young daugh-
ter, is survived by several brothers
and sisters, whose homes ale in Del
Ray. The funeral took place today.
The funeral Of Mrs. Harry D.
Smith, who died Thursday at her
home, 1902 Prince street, took place
at 9:3O o'clock this morning from st.
Mary's Church. Burial was in Bethel
Cemetery. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Cutler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

The improvements in the Elks
Rathskeller have been completed and
The Rathskeller whoch has been
closed for the past two weeks is again
open to the members of the lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

P. Snellings appeared at the sta
ton house this morning and alleged
that wagon Of the Reliance Steam
Fire Engine Company colliede with
his wagon at King and Fayette
streets, in which the complainant's
vehicle was injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Killed by an Avalanche.

Bombay, Aug. i7.--Hunter Work
man, the American explorer, was re-
ported today killed by an avalanche in
the Himalayas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Mr.. w s. Gupsalus farmer living
chamberiain's Collie. Cholera and Diar,
rhoea Remedy in his family for four
teen years. and that he has found 1t t
be an excellent remedy. and takes pleas
ure in recommending 1t. For sale by, al
dealers adV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
of William Erskine VS.. Augusta L.
Erskine, granting divorce to the
plaintiff from the defendant upon the
ground of desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

ono of the most common ailments
tbsf ohG hard ar Working people are afflicted
With is lame back bico Apnly Gay Gmdmoes- amd mss-
IAN hl"r. rte thoroughly at each ap-
saSe SAGE ;n inn pm Ind YOU will get quick relief.
For sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 17-Three
persons are reported to have been
killed when an Illinois Traction Sys-
tenn limited train jumped a switch
south of here and crashed into a
local waiting on a siding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Rev. Geo. Barber of Washington,
D. c., will preach at Trinity Church
tomorrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Miss May Fair who has been visit.
ing in Canada for some time, spent
a few days this week with Miss Hat.
tie Douglas before returning to hel
home ir Warrenton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

London, Aug. ia daughter was
born today to Lord and Lady Decies.
Her ladyship was formerly Miss Wv
ian Gould.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Miss Atha Swain is spending a
short while as the guest of Mrs.
Frank Reed at her home, City View
in Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Mrs. NJ. R. O'Sullivan accompan-
led by Miss Kathryn Brill, has re-
turned from Atlantic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Van Vert, Ohio, Aug. 17-Albert
Bernard, of Chicago, was fatally hurt,
and scarcely person among the So
passengers aboard escaped without
minor injuries, when six cars of the
Pennsylvania 1S-hour flyer, New
York to Chicago were derailed at
Middle Point, six miles west of here
today.
The engine, observation and din
ing cars remained on the track. Two
Pullman coaches turned over in a
corn field. The train,, with Conduc-
or John Waltz, engineer Mathew Lath-
EN- both of Fort Wayne, Ind, was
running sixty miles an hour when the
accident occurred. A spreading rail
was said to be the cause.
A special train was made up at
Van Vert, and all Of the injured were
taken to Fort Wayne. According to
officials of the road at Van Vert, no
passenger except Bernard Bass was
injured. A piece of broken rail pen
etrated the end of his coach, and was
thought to have struck him over the
head, fracturing his skull.
81 don't know what caused the
wreck" Engineer Latham said, 81
was running sixty miles an hour and
as the track is straight at this point
it is not uncommon for trains behind
time to attain a speed of seventy
miles an hour. We were on schedule" !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
Local Brevities S

Mrs. Hugh Murphy and children
leave this evening for the Blue Ridge
mountains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

North Bay, Ont, Aug. 1.-THE
Winnipeg-Toronto Canadian Pacific
Express No. a, eastbound. left the
rails today near Carter, 100 miles
west of here. Wires are down anG
details not available.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

FLOWERS-See our display. The
Kramer Floral Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

The convention of the International
Typographical Union in Cleveland
Yesterday unanimously indorsed
it's officers and executive coun-
ell and the officers and executive coun
ell of the stereotypers and electro
typers union for their attitude toward
the Chicago pressman's strike. Inc
striking pressman were condemned by
the investigating committee for hav-
inc refused to accept protfered arbl-
tration and for having sought to en-
broil the international Typographical
Union and allied trades unions. The
sterotypers in Chicago were found
guilty by the committee of having
violated contracts and the strike
order itself was denounced as a blum
der worse than a crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17

Heavy storms, which have already
caused many deaths and much de-
struction of property, are raging on
the Portuguese coast. Eighteen
fishing boats belonging to the port of
Wanna de Castillo, forty miles north
of Oporto, with crews aggregatlng
eiehty-two men, are missing, and all
are believed to have perished. The
damage inland will go over $1,0O0,ooO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-17
WEATHER REPORT

Fair tonight and probably Sun
day, no change in temperature
light east and southeast winds
Tomorrow-High tide, 6.17 a. m.
and 6.55 p. M; low tide, 1918 a.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-01
CHAPTER vi.

THE BUREAU OF DE RICHELIEU.
a + two O'Clock, Monsieur de Lus-
"a sac, faultlessly dressed, passed
- between the orange trees of his
courtyard 10 the outer door. He had
sent the porter back to the house for
his gloves, and. taking advantage OF his
absence, he scooped hole in the mold
OF the first orange-tree tub on the
right. inserted the package given to
him BY Monsieur dc Fleury, smooth
ed the mold. and had just finished
brushing the remnants of If from his
hand with his handkerchief when the
man returned.
Then, taking his scat in the carriage,
he gave his orders TO the coachman
and they started
Now, the rag-picker who had follow
ed him from the Rue Coo Heron, who
had seen him pick up Monsieur de
F1eury-a suspect; who had seen him
parting from De Fleury at his door
and entering his house, full OF the i'm
portance of what he had seen, instead
of patiently remaining on watch, re-
turned to the Hotel de SartineS and
made his deposition to Monsieur Beau
regard, De Sartines' lieutenant. Then
he FASTENED back and took UP his post
of observation at ten minutes past two,
that is TO say. exactly six minutes after
De Lussac had departed for Versailles.
By this fault he condemned himself
to a whole evening and night of
guard over house empty of
its master, and he lost Monsieur de
Sartines a point in the game, for had
De Sartines been apprised of the young
mans movements, he would have mott
fed his police in Versailles, who had
a spy in every house, not excepting
that of Monsieur de Richelieu.
1t was a lovely afternoon, and as
they left Paris and its sordidness be-
hind them, De Lussac. lowering the
windows of the carriage. inhaled the
air with a delight momentary and BAN
ished by the remembrance of what was
on hand.
He had no plan of campaign. That
the due. though surprised at the sud-
ienness of his visit. would be delighted
to receive him, he felt sure, for De
Richelieu had several times invited
him on a visit, leaving it open to him
to come when he chose; besides, the
due was his nearest relation and if De
Lussac died before him, would be heir |
70 the Auvergne estates.
He would have to give a reason.
however. for his visit; that would be |
Easy enough-nothing to the Difficult !
les of a search for a carefully guard
ID paper in a house filed, perhaps,
With guests.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-01
THE MINISTER OF POLICE e.s.z.s..=2.]

He rose from his chair and paced
the room for moment.
Then he sat down and folded, sealed
and addressed the letters. He rang
the bell. 1t was answered by Jasminn,
the servant who always attended to his
personal wants.
Take this letter" said the comte,
TO Monsieur Blanc, Number 3. Rue
Petit Versailles. see him personally
and place it in his hands. Take this
letter TO Compiegne to Madame Ia
Baronne Linden at the Villa Rose. You
had better take post-chaise for the
journey. Ask the house steward for
what money you require.
Yes, Monsieur"
Should Monsieur Blanc not be at
home, do not leave the letter at his
house, wait till your return from Com
piegne. 1t is for his hands alone"
YES, Monsieur"
Pack me all ] require in the way
OF clothes for three days absence, have
the portmanteau placed i'll my travel
ing-carriage and order the horses to be
got ready. ] am going to Versailles
OH visit to Monsieur lc Due de Rich
clieu."
Yes. Monsieur
JasnHn retired, leaving the young
man alone.
Turning to the desk, he began to
arrange his papers, burning some and
putting others in order.
He knew that in the adventure on
hand. his life would hang upon a hair,
for Monsieur lie Due de Richelicu was
a gentleman who. if he failed to pass
his sword through the heart of kins-
man caught ransacking his papers,
would inevitably order his servants to
complete the business.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-01
CHAPTER iv-continued.

q viii. for you have shown me the
hatefulness of personal enmity. Your
philosophy will be my philosophy With
the same aim, let us work by differ
ent methods"
He.folded her in his arms.
Now leave me-" she said. 81 have
affairs to arrange before l start for
Compiegne | will return tomorrow
afternoon. Will you meet me here at
3 o'clock?"
Twill be here And your address at
Compiegne?" ---
My address will be the Villa Rose
Compiegne, the first house as you en-
Ter the town by the Paris road"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-01

Sergeant-By gorra, Natl Is that yer
Internal machine that you'd be afther
scarin' tn hull perleece force wild?
Nervy Nat-Words cannot express my
modification. my dear Rafferty, The
English language is inadequate to con-
vey the least part of my chagrin to
you. Will you kindly see that the court
is cleared of ladies, my dear sergeant,
as / am about to say q few things no
sensitive and refined person should
hear
SerEeant-The Iron door fer you, Nat
fer this monkey business.