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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

GIFT TO WAR CHEST.
Witness Said His Firm Never Con-
tributed Funds With Any Promise
or Hope of Returns. :.

Washington, DC. 3.-Facing SEN
atorial inquisition for the first time in
his long career as money baron, j.
Pierpont Morgan told the Clapp COM
mittee today that his $l50,000 contri-
buttons to the 1904 republican cam
paign war chest was made "for the
good of the people" and without any
expectation of any return"
Morgan's assumption of the role OF
philanthropist came as the emphat-
ic climax to a long series of questions
as to the various financial and railroad
interests which contributed to the
Roosevelt fund
81 want it distinctly understood" !"
the fnancier finally declared, raising
his voice above the ordinary conver-
sational tone with which he had been
testifying, "that J. P. Morgan & Co.,
never made a single subscription with
any promise or expectation of any re-
turn, and never unless we deemed 1t
advantageous to the government and
the people"
1--WE never had application from any
candidate. We only subscribed for
the good of the people and the coun-
try. We never got any return and
,o,or nyncctnG any
eve were all in harmony 1t was
necessary for the good of the country
We never expected any return and we
never got any return either" he re-
peated.
Morgan SAID ne made two seperale
contributions-one of 100000 on Oc'
tober q, 1904. and, on November /,
$4,000. The last named was dona-
ted. he testified, because of the neces-
sities of the New York state sitra,
ton"
The last named was donated, he
testified, "because Of the necessities
of the New York state situation"
"Was there any intention to support
the democratic nominee"
Tf I'd thought it better for the
country I'd have done it."
Judge Duell was called before the
Clamp committee at HOP succeeding
Morgan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Minister in Jail.
innings.

Danville, Va, Oct Sd. Pinckney
Tate, the former Methodist minister
and member of the Western North
Carolina Conference, was yesterday
morning placed in the clay Jail, where
he will await the action of Governor
Mann, who has at the present time a
petition for the mans pardon before
him.
Tate's sentence was suspended Mon
day for three days for the fourth
time. The former minister appeared
in court yesterday morning and his
counsel made no attempt to get a
further respite and he was surren-
dered to the sheriff, who, with a man
convicted with selling liquor without
a license on one side of him, and
Tate upon the other, escorted them
to the prison.
The former minister has been lodg-
ed in a cell by himself after hoping
vainly for the Governors pardon for
several weeks. Tate did not seem to
lose his composure. He took the sit
uation very philosophically and had
nothing at all to say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Miss Evans Liberated.

Dublin, ireland, Oct. Miss Gladys
Evans, the suffragette sentenced Au-
gust 7 with Mrs. Mary Leigh, to i've
wears penal servitude for attempting
to burn the Theatre Royal was freed
today under orders from Lord Lieut.
Of Ireland, The Earl of Aberdeen, Miss
Evans began hungerstroke as soon
as she was locked up and was fed
forcibly. Under this treatment she
collapsed and the doctors sand she
would die if it were continued.
Miss Leigh was fred for the same
reason September 20. Unless Miss
Evans was also given her liberty, she
was pledged to lead suffragette throng
in an attack on the prison as soon as
she had sufficiently recovered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

FORCED TO END WAR.
Balkan Quadruple Alliance Against
Pcrte Made it Necessary to Agree
10 Terms.

Lusanna, Switzerland, Oct. 3.-The
Turkish and Italian representatives
reached an agreement today on the
main terms OF a peace treaty. 1t is
momentarily expected it will be sign
ed.
Threatened with attack by the Bal
kan quadruple alliance it was obvI-
ously important for Turkey to end
the struggle with Italy. Italy, how
ever, also had reasons for giving Tur-
key fere hand in Balkans. Should
the Ottoman Empire disintegrate,
Italian interests will require the ac-
duisition of Albania. 1t is doubtful
if it would get it for Austria would
want the same territory.
In an international Balkan strug-
gle Italy, the weakest Of the powers,
would be sure TO suffer. Consequent
ly for the present at least, 1t prefers
everything left as it is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
CLUB TO BE ORGANIZED.
Democrats Will Meet in Elk's Audi
torium Tonight to Form Or
ganization.

There is every prospect that there
will be a large number of Democrats
present at the Elk's auditorium to-
night at 8 o'clock at which time the
organization of the Wilson-Marshal
and Carlin Club will be consumated.
The meeting will be presided over by
Charles Bendheim, chairman of the
city Democratic committee under
whose auspices the meeting is to be
held, and it is expected that there
will be several speeches by well
known Democrats who will point out
the need of the organization and out
line some of the work that can be
accomplished by its efforts.
Officers will be elected tonight and
definite plans outlined for the work
of the, organization.
Among the names that have been
suggested for the president Of the
club and one that has met with hear
ty approval Of all to mhom it has been
mentioned is Judge j. X. NJ. Norton;
Judge Norton is a personal friend of
Governor Wilson and has had a wide
experiece in public matters.All DEM
ocrats of Alexandria and others in
terested in the objects Of the club are
invited to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Convicts Lynch Negro.

Convicts at the Wyoming state
prison at Rawlins yesterday lynched
Frank Wigfall, negro and eX-con-
vict, who late Tuesday night was put
in the state institution for safe-keep-
isg. Wigfall was arrested on charge
of attacking Mrs. Esther higgins,
aged rs, last Sunday. WigfaA was
arrested at Fort Steele, Is miles from
RawlinS.
On Tuesday night mob gathered
and made an unsuccessful attempt to
take Wigfall from the county jail.
Fearing that the mob might return
later, the officers reported to Cover
nor Carey at Cheyenne, and received
orders to transfer the negro to the
state prison.
Wigfall was placed in cell on the
third floor. Yesterday morning as the
other convicts passed the cell on their
way to breakfast the negro laughed
and boasted about his deed. This IN
censed the prisoners, who quietly
perfected their plans for vengeance.
After breakfast, with $50 convicts in
the prison yard, about half of them
started for the cellhouse. They over
powered the keeper, who was chang
ing the negro into another cell and
locked him in a cell.
One of the convicts produced 4
rope which he had secreted under his
coat. A half hitch was placed around
the negro's neck and he was dropped
from the cellhouse balcony, distance
of 30 feet. Wigfalls neck was broken
"The first man that squeals is the
next man hung" was the warning
whispered to all prisoners after the
lynching.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
JUDGE To CD OVER
DISPUTED LAND
Judge Gordon to Investigate
Conditions Next
Monday.
THE ANNEXATION SUIT
Hearing to be Resumed on Tuesday
Morning When Counties Will Pre-
sent Their Evidence.

Judge Bennett T Gordon, who is
charged with the settlement of the
suit of the City of Alexandria to OBJ
tain additional territory from the
counties Of Alexandria and Fairfax,
will arrive in Alexandria city next
Monday morning, October 7th, ready
to make a personal inspection of the
city of Alexandria as we'll as the ter
ritory which is proposed to be an
nexed. Arrangements have been made
by Corporation Attorney Samuel P.
Fisher to have the judgment with an
automobile which will be used for the
trip over the city and suburbs. Judge
Gordon and Mr.. Fisher will be accom-
panied on their trip by Commonwealth
Attorney Crandall Mackey of AleXan-
dria county and John S. Barbour o.
Fairfax county, who will see that at.
tention is directed to the so-callea
"black spots" of Alexandria county.
The inspection by Judge Gordon is
regarded as most important by the
attorneys of Alexandria city as they
believe that he will be able to obtain
knowledge of condition in the city
which will prove more convincing
than testimony presented to the court
by outside parties.
1t is expected that Judge Gordon
will visit all sections of the city of
Alexandria, inspect its school houses,
fire and police facilities,vislt the gas
works the plant Of the Alexandria
County Lighting Co., and the reservoir
of the Alexandria Water Company.
He will be shown the actual conditions
of Hooff's run and the unsanitary cont
dition due to the emptying of sewer
age into it from Roscmont and Brad
dock Heights.
The inspection will take the larger
part of Monday and if additional time
is required Judge Gordon will return
on the following day. On Monday al
ternoon he will open his court in
Alexandria County Courthouse and,
if his inspection has been completed
by that time, he will resume the hear
ing Of evidence on Tuesday morning
when the two counties will have their
innings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
AUTUMN.

This is the season when even the
trees sheds their summer apparel
and don the garb appropriate to the
fading year. Human beings, like 9TH
er natural creatures, are broughti
face to face with changing conditions,
and are compelled to meet them.
A word to the ladies: No one knows
better what to buy,or when to buy.for
that reason we want to call especial
attention to our Queen Quality, Red
Cross, J. G. 7. Cousins (the Llndner
Shoe) in all the feathers for ladies.
Goods like the above, combined with
the Hess. the Brocton Co, Operative
and the Regal Shoe for men, and all
STYLES for the children, make business.
Call and examine the stock Of John
4. Marshall & Bro, before you Sc
Iect your fal land winter footwear. tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Turnbull to Appeal.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 3.-Chalrman
Ellyson today received from counsel
for Congressman Turnbull letters ask
ing information as to procedure lor
appeal to state committee from the
decision of the Fourth District COM
mittee which awarded the congress
sional nomination to Judge Watson.
One of the letters propounded lndl-
Gates Turnbul's desire to have the
State Committee examine the ballots
and poll books figuring in the re-
cent primary. Ellyson wired the law
yer suggesting that the State Com
mittee meet here next Tuesday nignt'
He will furnish contestant such IN
formation as it is in his power to
give though the Byrd law opens up
many puzzling technical questions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY.
Large Crowds View Handsome Stock
Presented by Swan Bros.

Although the ccid blM.,tS of winter
have not yet been felt, the thoughts
of everyone are turned toward the pur-
chasing of more seasonable clothing
and as a result the department stores
all over the country are busy this
week with their fall opening of aut-
umn and fall goods. Alexandria is
no exception to the rule and this year
shoppers will find that the goods, pre-
sented for their inspection, are more
attractive than ever before. This was
especially noted today in the big de-
partment store Of Swan Bros. who in
augurated their fall opening this morn
ing. The mind was fairly bewildered
with the great variety of seasonable
merchandise presented, the handsome
decorations of the building and the eX-
treme taste in which the offerings
were shown.
All of the various departments OF
the big establishment have been COM
pletely stocked with everything needed
for man, woman and child. The mems
department is showing the very latest
STYLES in neckwear, hosiery, collars,
underwear, bath robes and the thous-
ands of odds and ends that are needed
by the fastidous man. The showing OF
gloves, stockings, corsets, dress goods
notions, ribbons jewelry, embrolderleS
laces. and bedding are particularly
attractive. On the second floor arc
many handsome suits and coats, 1ol
misses and women, while there is also
to be found a complete line of trunks
bags and other travelling paraphan'
ala On the third floor is to be found
handsome curtains, rugs and Other
house furnishing requirements
A large crowd visited the store to-
dav and seemed to be greatly pleased
with the handsome stock. Inc open
ing will continue tomorrow and Satur'
day and special bargains are Offered
| in all departments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Preacher Turns Actor.

In the belief that he can render
greater service to humanity on the
stage than he can in the pulpit, Fred
erick A. Wilmot, graduate of Harvard
University, and Of the Tufts Theologi-
cal Scholo, has decided to become an
acton Until a few days ago Wilmot
was assistant to Rev. Frank 0. Hall,
rector of the Divine Paternity Church,
of New York. To begin his stage ca
reer will have a scall part in Pi-
ere Lofts The Daughter of Heaven,
to be produced soon as the Gentry
Theatre.
Explaining his change from the pull
pit to the stage today he said:
"'rhe minister rraschcs half an
hour as a rule, and once week. His
face is in semidarkness; he has no
scenery and his illustrations are very
brief and choppy, very incomplete.
A man on the stage breaches a SER
mon for two and one-half hours eight
times a week to an audience which
on the average is much larger than
those you will see in church except
on Christmas and Easter. | do not
want to be understood as disparaging
religion, but is does seem that the
ecclesiastical organization continual
ly largely behind the world of reality
That is why 6O,OOo,OOO out of the 90
100000 of the people in the United
States do not go to church. Of
course the indirect influence OF the
church no one can estimate. But that
is likewise true of the stage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Syracuse Convention

Syracuse, n. Y, Oct. 3.-"BHIy
SulZcr has come into his own. The
ambition of the New York congress
man who is proudest when told nc
looks like Henry Clay has been real
lied after years of struggling and he
is TODAY the candidate of the "first,
Embossed state convention held IN
many years by the Democracy OF the
Empire State for the highest office III
the state.
When the convention re-assembied
TODAY. SulZer had been named for
governor with former Congressman
and comptroller Martin II. Glynn, OF
Albany as his running mate for Lieu
tenant Governor, and all that remain
ed was the completion of the remain
der of the ticket.
The convention which dominated
Sulzer, after a session that lasted
well into the night was one OF the
most remarkable in the recent ms
torv of the State. His candidacy
ever since he was member Of the AS
sembly at Albany, has been perSlS-
tent, but every time he seemed to have
the coveted nomination in his grasp
the leaders have vetoed his sclec-
ton. Year after year he has or
ranized band of his own personal
friends and was tramped up and down
the state organizing delegates for
his cause only to have them snatch
ed from him when the decisive
moment came.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

DR.. Harvey ". Wiley, former chief
Of the Federal Bureau of Chemistry
and Government Pure Food expert,
made MS debut as Democratic cam
paign speaker at Terre Haute, Ind,
last night. His speech was devoted
largely to an attack upon Colonel
Roosevelt, who, he said, was falsely
claiming credit for the passage of
the Pure Food and Drug Act. He
announced he would support Wilson
and Marshall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
VIRGINIA Melon for Wilson.

Sea Girt, n. j., Oct. 3-Ihe last
day Of Governor Wilson's stay at his
Sea Girt cottage was MADE memo
rable by the receipt Of crate con-
taining a giant watermelon from the
home state, Virginia.
When the wrappings were removed 1t
was found that the sender had carved
= portrait of Governor Wilson on one
side Of the melon with the legend, A
winner" done in accomplished jack
knife lettering beneath 1t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Ton Children Pcrished.

St Bernard, Que, Oct. 3.-The ten
children ranging in age from Is
months to fiften years of Alexander
Gravel, of this place, were burned to
death Yesterday. Gravel and his wife
left home Yesterday evening, and re-
turning early, found it in flames. They
wero unable to aid the children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Fell From Platform and Drowned.

Olean, n. Y, Oct. 3.-WhlIe stand
ing on the rear of a Shawmut pass
enger train coming into the city last
night. J. W. JOY, 80, Of this city, was
ierked from the rear platform OF the
last coach and fell fifty feet into the
Olean Creek and drowned. The cur
rent is swift at this point and at
tempts made so far today to recover
the body have failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah
A. Phillips took place from the resi-
dence, 600 south Fairfax street this
afternoon. Rev. G. A .Luttrell, pastor
of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
officiated. and the interment will be IN
Union cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Eye Removed.

DR.. Jones, assisted by Drs. O'Brlen
and Powell, yesterday removed the
right eyeball of Robert Sorrell, who
resides on North Fairfax street eX-
tended. The operation took place at
the Alexandria Hospital and was rem
dered necessary by an eNtraneous
growth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
nirnrce Granted.

In the Corporation Court in the case
of Ethel E. springman VS.. Ernest +
springman a final decree has been
entered granting divorce to 1he
nlaintiff from the defendant upon the
ground of desertlon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Two Greek steamers in the Bos-
phorus were fired on by Turkish forts
yesterday afternoon, according to re-
ports received in Constantinople. The
Greek minister at once protested TO
the Turkish government and also
lodged complaint with the British
ambassador 1t is reported that
Greece has called out all the reserves
and it is believed in official circles in
Constantinople that war will break
out before the powers can intervene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

domestic differences to resist aggres-
sion from outside. If Turkey closes
peace terms with Italy military ex-
merits think it will make short work
of the quadruple alliance.
Bulgaria, Servia, Montenegro and
Greece are all raking the money mar
kets of Europe for loans, apparently
without success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Relief Hook and Ladder Company.

There wat a wdll attended meeting OF
the Relief Hook and Ladder Company
last night. The meeting was called 10
take action in respect to the memory
of the late Louis P Shuman, former
member of the organization. SuI5a-
hIe resolutions were adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

E. J. Fleming real estate agent, mas
sold for JOS. H. Byrne and wife, to
AInys. Honora Murphy the two-story
brick dwelling, No. 2lS north Royal
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Citv School Board will be held tonight.

The regular meeting of the Coium-
bia Steam Fire Engine Company was
held last night at which some gene
raj business was transacted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Notice.

A stated communication of Mount
Vernon r. A. Chapter, No. IA, will be
held in the Tabernacle Friday evening,
October 4th at 7:30 o'clock.
A. G. UHLER, Secy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

A joint demand upon China for i'm
mediate payment of arrears on the
Boxer indemnity, about S5,OO0,OOO,
has been proposed by Russia to the
other five interested powers. 1t is not
denied that this movement is intended
as sharp and forceful rebuke to
tn Chinese government for contract
ing loans with Independent bankers
in disregard of the warnings of the
powers, and after rejecting the pro-
posed international loan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

A piece of camphor burned over a
candle is a Hindoo method Of driving
away winged pests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Halibut, Salmon, Trout, Rock, Fash
Gray Trout, will be on sale balance
of the week. Geo. E. Price d Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Every mothers son Of us would be
rich if our foresight was one-hal1 as
GOOD as our hindsight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

George R. Sheldo, former treasurer
of the Republican national committee
testified before the Senate investiga-
ting committee yesterday that 70 pei
cent of the campaign contributions in
1904, when Col. Roosevelt was cand-
idate, was supplied by corporations
Standard Oil, he said, contributed
100000 through John D. Archbold
and 100000 each was given by J. 2
Morgan & Co., II. C. Frick, a large
.stockholder in the United States Stee
Corporation, and George j. Gould
representing one Of the great railway
systems of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Because they say the farmers and
dairvmen Of Virginia and Maryland
who supply Washington with milk,
have advanced their price to whole
salecrs, members of the District Asso-
citation of Milk Dealers have put up
their rates. A pint Of milk now costs
; cents and quart cents, the lat
ter quotation 20 be increased to ~
cents in a short time, it is expected
In explanation, it is said that after
October ! dairymen and farmers must
buy feed for their cows, making the
cost of milk production much higher
than in summer, when pasturage Is
less expensive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Because President Taft laid the
cornerstone Of the new home of the
Boston Y. NJ. C. A, yesterday Chicago
Bricklayers' Union, No. %, has been
asked to withdraw the card of homo
rary membership it recently gave him,
The request was voted last night by
Boston Bricklayers' Union, No. 3, on
the ground that the building was be-
inc erected by nonunion labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Norfolk Oysters fried at Rammers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Miss Mamie Haffner, 70 years old,
an inmate for years of the Lutheran
Home of Langdon, D. c., was ground
beneath the wheels of a street car
near the home last night, and was
mangled and bruised so that she died
shortly after being taken to Emer-
gency Hospital. Arthur Warner, mo-
torman. and +. E. Ofenbache, conduc-
tor of the car, were arrested and held
for action Of the coroner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Tomorrow-High-tide l:l9 a. M,
and 1:51 p. m.