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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
KILLED WITH BEER BOTTLE.
Sister of Alexandrian Murdered by
Husband.

! George S. Nance was, committed tt
liail without bond in Hamlet, n c.
Saturday, following the finding of {
Icoroner's jury which held that hi:
wife, Birdie Nance, who was murd
Tered in hotel at Hanrlet, n. c., came
ito her death at the hands of her hus'
bara.
The police report that the woman
Twas killed by a blow on the head
from a beer bottle. Her clothing and
I,the carpet on the floor Of the hoe
lroom in which the chime was com,
united were soaked with kerosene
and ha3 been ignited, evidently sn
IAN attempt to conceal any clue to
the identity Of the murderer.
Smoke coming from the room led
Fgues.s to believe that the hotel was
on fire. 1t was this which led to the
finding of the body.
Mrs. Robert N. Baker, residing at
i613 Prince street, in this city, a sister
iof the murdered woman, left for
Hamlet with her husban1 Saturday.
/ The police suspect that Nance is in
sane, basing their belief on a state
ment he has made and a report from
'Greenville, S c., that he was once an
inmate of ar institution there. Ac-
icordng to information received by
the police, Nance is reported to have
stated that his wife had threatened to
,have him put into an asylum, and
THAT she cried. "I'm as crazy as you
iare now and will stop at nothing"
Then she chokcd him, Nance is re-
5porcd to have said, and when ne
frced himself he struck her on the
head with the bottle, later setting fire
to her.
Mrs. Nance was about thirty years
'old and ha5 been married eight years.
!She was formerly a Miss Nail, and
was married in Alexandra. Her hus-
lband is about ten years her senior.
The couple have made their home in
Knoxville. Tenn, and had no children.
!, At The time of his arrest, it is re-
sported, Nance had $563 in bills on his
person. $1,000 government bond and
. '5p *ho~;;m.- !. dcpo=i'4fr $1,000 to
his credit in bank in Macon, Ga.
Nance says he is bookkeepcr. The
dead woman was travelling repre-
sentative Of pcrfumery house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
Lieutenant Governor Glynn
is Recognized by Prison
Head.
TO STAND ON RIGHTS.
People Having Business With Execr-
tive Office Growing Tired of Pres
ent Conditions.

Albany, n. Y, Aug. 1S.-State
Superintendent Of Prisons, John B.
Rilsy,intimate friend and appointee' OF
Governor SulZer, today recognized
Lieut.. Governor Martin II. Glynn as
acting Governor of the State.
Riley, telegraphing from Platts-
burgh, reported to Glynn the facts
in connection with the escape of Har-
ry X. Thaw from Matteawan. Short
" afterward. DR.. Kieb, superintend-
ent, of Matteawan, called Glynn on
the telephone with similar report.
Both officials simply related the al
ready known facts in the case.
The next 4S hours will decide whe-
ther the confusion of dual COVER
nor system with consequent imics
cribable confusion in the state 5
business is to continue or whether
tEaere is to be Il lull pending the I'M
peachment trial of William SulZar.
Tn elected Governor and Llcuten'
ant Governor Glynn, who claims to De
acting governor under the constitu"
ton, were inSistcnt that they would
"stand on their rights but outsiders
who have business for recurring for its
success knowledge Of who really is
governor under the constitution have
already tired of present condition.:
: l. was expected that a taxpayers
action of some sort would be started
which would get the Sulzer and
GIynn qualifications before the coul't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
ANCIENT MASONIC APRON.
Handed Down Through Five Genera
ti0ns to Present POSScssOr.

New Orleans, Aug. 1S.-A Mason
ic apron more than 100 years old IS
in The possession Of Frank Williams,
district manage Of au Automobile
Company.
According to Mr.. Williams, the
apron was originally the property OF
his great great grandfather, Jesse
Kent. of Yorkshire, England, and
has been handed down to five genera
tions of his family.
The apron is Of silk, was made IN
1899. and contains all the symbols
significant in Masonry. According to
Mr. Williams is is tSle only one OF its
kind in existence. AT the time the
apron was made there was no diff
creme between the Royal Arch. Sew
cnth Degree. and the Lilac Lodge,
which is the Third Degree, since which
the lodges have been, separated.
Mr.. Williams has refused requests
from the State Museum OF Georgia
for he loan of the apron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
WOMAN GROWING YOUNG AT 81
Black Curly Hair Growing on Balt
Head and New Teeth Showing.

Katchikan Alaska, Aug. 1S.-Mrs.
sMary Jaspers, who celebrated her 9th
birthday July Gath has surprised her
friends by growing new head of
hair.
For so years Mrs. Jaspers hair had
been as white as snow About year
ago it began to fall out, and in a
little while she was bald. Now hair,
thick, black and curly, is coming on
and it promises to be luXuriant
growth.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Jasrers lost
her last tooth. Since then she has
worn false teeth Now, with the
growing of the new hair, she is cut
ting new teeth. Four front teeth
already have appeared and she is now
cutting two molars.
Mrs. Jaspers is the widow of a
former mayor of Kejchikan and is IL
excellent health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
KILL 4 BLOWN-UP COMRADE.
Wcrkmcn With Air Hose Burst iii!
Body by Pressure.

Reading. Pa, Aug. 1S.-franco Gu
ills, aged twenty years, employed by
the Carpenter Steel Company, died
under most distressing circumstances.
Yesterday morning several fellow
workmcn seized Cutilis while he was
at work. Two held him. While this
was going on third inserted an alr
hole in Custi's body and turned on
The pressure. In few moments the
young man bloatcd like balloon, his
body looked as though it would en-
rlode and he became unconscious and
died
Coroner Wagner directed that All
autopsy be held. This rcvcafcd the
Fact that the pressure Of the air had
burst The bowels. which resulted IN
!cath. Arrests have been ordered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
PROPOSED CHANGE
Of CHURCH NAME
Episcopal Clergymen Favor
Debate to End the Con-
troversy.
DISPUTES LESS BITTER.
Question TO Come up Before Con-
vcntion in Several Forms-Wants
TO Drop Word PROTESTANT

Il New York, Aug. lS.-The contro-
vcrsy in the Episcopal Church over a
changc Of it's name, which has threat
en-. ID to split the denomination is said
to be growing less bitter through the
counsel of some of The most eminent
cqrgymen in the church, who are
striving to avoid if possible, another
protracted controversy on the subject
fat the meeting of The general conven-
tinn in this city, October.
Bishop Greer, Bishop Lawrence, of
Mas sachusests; Bishop Anderson, Of
Chicago; Bishop Spalding, of Utah;
the Rc,. William 7. Manning, Of this
city; the Rev. Dr. John Henry Hop
kin;, CT Chicago, and some others,
have been campaigning toward that
END recently it is said, by pointing out
to heated partisans, sometimes il.
public prints and oftcner in private
letters, that there are more impor-
laE: things to engage the attention
of the October NEE ing. Their words
haze had the effect of Stilling some
of the PARTISAN storms.
The uLcstlor of the change Of name
will probably come before the conven-
ton in talf Z dozen forms, but t is
bourd to he presented in at least one
Instance, Tor the Diocese Of California
tnaS framed !. emorial f0r the con-
vcnt,or asking it to authorize the
dropping Of tiIc word protestant"
frrm i!.t title page Of the prayer
book. Probably, in any event, The
convention will be called upon to de-
fine tl,c word "Protastant" authori-
; ,atively ar to its meaning as applied
.tn the Episcopal Chruch.
! A counter proposition, which is
pleasing to the High Church party,
has been made recently that the word
j"Cathofic" shall be deiinet an dotfrl-
,ally adopted, setting forth the Epis-
c"paps Ohurch's understanding of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

sACKING OF A CITY,
Americans Made to Give up Horses
Discipline of Rebels Said to be
Excellent.

New York, Aug. 18.-Description OF
the CAPTURE of Zitacuaro, Mexico, by
the Mexican rebels and of the man
ner in which the rebel soldiers exact
tribute from both Americans and
natives in the cities and villages that
they raid is furnished in letter which
was received this week by the Pres
byterian board Of foreign missions,
1G5 Fifth avenue.
The letter, dated July %, tells of
the attack on the fe1eral forces by
the rebels on July l, and the skir-
mish that ragged around the mission
house while the missionary was up
stairs with his wife and children
hidden in the cellar.
The sacking of Zitacuaro by the
"Coahuila Carbineers," as they call
themselves, is pictured graphically.
"After the fighting had ceased" he
saws, eve opened our doors to show
them that the house was occupied.
The first thing the rebels did was 10
hunt for horses. Very soon soldier
came to me and said:
81 understand you have horses. If
YOU were a Mexicon / would take
them without askng.but since you are
a foreigner, I want you to give them
to me-
II answered that We ilad horses
and that I would go with him to where
I told him he could take his choice,
but I would ask him as favor that
he would use his influence to save u.s..
the balance. He agreed. I got my
head co-worka and we went with
the rebel. They took our best horses
for which we had paid 500, and left
a small, dark ba yhorse in its place,
| thought that we had saved our 9TH
er animals, but within few moments
another man went into the stable
and took The remainder, leaving in
their place a small horse with a sore
back"
The missionary says that for two
days everything was quiet and the
discipline of the rebel army was excel
lent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
EARLY MORNING FIRE.

Shortly before ) o'clock this morn
ing fire was discovered in frame
house on the east side of Henry street,
between Duke and Wolfe. The whist
les at the depot sounded an alarm ant
thn fire brigade at the round house
of the Southern Railway rushed TO
thc scene. The fire was under con
tro! when The city department arrived.
The damagc was not serious. The
house was occupied by u colorcd far
iIv. and the man Of the house had
prepared his breakfast and left for
his work. lie failed to turn oil the
heat from the stove and the fire re-
suited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
SUICIDE OF A LOVER.
Swain Takes Life When Gum and
Candy Peace Offering Fail.

Franklin, Pa, Aug. 1S.-Jilsed by
a girl with whom he was infatuated,
Lewis Parker, aged "a, a teamster,
committed suicide on a farm Satur-
Gay night by shooting himself,
Two weeks ago Parker and Delllah
Crawford had quarrel and Parker
did not go to the girls hon1e again un-
Ill Saturday night. She refused tc
see him. and as he left he called out
Goodbye, Delilah; you will never
see me again" When he was SOC
feet from the house he shot himself
in the head and died several hour;
later.
In his pockets were found candy
and chewing gum, indicating that HI
expected to patch up the lovers quar-
rel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
FINED Ten DOLL fRS.
Negro Destroys Furniture and Breaks
Open Door.

William LEVEL, colorcd, an occa-
s:i6nal patron of the Police Court,
was before the bar again this morn
ing TO answer the charge Of break
ing open the door of house. Several
months ago LEVEL became angry at
his wife and after destroying about
sixty dollars worth Of furniture left
the city. He returned unexpectedly
Saturday night and started in guest
Of his wife. He located her at the
house of a colored man of whom she
had rented room. Being refused
admission. he kicked in the door and
was arrested. A fine of ten dollars
was imposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
DEATH OF MRS. HAYNES.
Old Resident Passes Away Aftcr
a Short Illness.

Mrs. Margaret A. Haynes, one OF
the oldest residents Of this city. died
Saturday evening at her home, l2l
Queen stree.. after a short illness
Mrs. Haynes was the widow Of JOIN,
a. Haynes and leaves two sons, John
a. and Charles a. Haynes. A sister
Miss Sarah King, of this city. also
survives her. She was eighty five
yeglrs old. Her funeral will be heIc
tomorrow morning at . O'Clock at st
Mary'S Church Rev. L. +. Kelly viii
oiiiciatc. Intcrmcnt will be made il
St Mary, cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
MORE MONEY RECEIVED.
Additional C0ntribut ions 10 Repair
Fund of Hospital.

Additional contributions are being
received for the repair fund of the
Alexandria Hospital. The sum of SAL
was subscribed since Saturday, bring
ing the total up to S211. More money
iis needed and the hospital board will
be grateful if all subscriptions are
sent in as early as possible.
The latest contributions are as fol-
lows: Burke & Herbert (second con-
tribution) $40; Mrs. William B
Smoot, $40; friend of the hospital
Atlantic City, So; James R. Archer
Mt. Vernon, SIS; George Washine etor
Lewis, 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
BULL RAMS HIM OVER FENCE
Man in Dire Peril Draws Family. Who
Share His Danger.

Share His Danger.
Doylcstown, Pa, Aug. 1S.-WhiIe
he was driving cattle OF highway IN
IIaycock township a ferocious bull IN
field jumped d fence and attacked
William H. Roudcnbush, of Apple
bachvile, tossing him in the air like a
football. Mr.. Roudcnbach was help
less: but his life was saved when
the bull rammc& him through fence.
Mr.. Roudcnbush's son Edward ap
peared. but shared about the same
fate as his father. Then Rouden>
bush's wife and daughter came to the
rescue with pitchforks. but by that
time the son had hold of a ring in the
bulls nose. which enabled Inn to ho!e
the beast until help arrived. Mr.. Rou-
denbush was carried home. wounded
in many places on his body and head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
SUCCESSFUL SALE TODAY.
MANY Lots Are Sold at Auction at
Mount Ida.

The auction sale held this morning
bv the Atlantic Coast Realty Co.,
al Mt. Ida. was successful in spite OF
the rain that kept many people away
A total of thirty lots were sold and
the prices were declared 20 be fair.
The band of the company arrived
here this morning and gave brief
concert on the streets before proceed
ing to Mt. Ida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

The Board of Supervisors of Alex
andria County have turned over to
commemorative Attorney Gram
dali Mackey, the question as to
whether or not suit shall be brought
against the members of the board
of school trustees of the county for
the payment to W. r. Hodges, super
intendent of schools of 5000 per an
mum in addition to the salary Of 81 ,20G
for which contract was made with the
superintendent. Captain Mackcy will
render an opinion shortly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

With the eyes Of a huge rattle.
snake fascinating them so that they
were held spellbound, while it craw-
led nearer and nearer, two little chill
dren of W. NJ. Miller, a merchant, OF
Snlithfeld, Pa, were saved from the
reptile yesterday by their mother.
The snake, holding the children as if
enchanted, crept up several feet,
coilei itself, and was ready to spring
when Mrs. Miller appeared. She dltag
ged her children away and called her
who killed the reptile. 1t
measured more than 4 feet, and had
Ia rattles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
DEATH OF CoLORED WOMAN.

Martha Hopkins, an elderly col
Orcd woman, who was renewed from
her home when the adjoining house,
occupied by Emma Coles. corner of
Franklin and Washing ION streets,
was destroyed by fire on the morning
of July u. died Saturday in Wash
ington hospital. Daniel Hopkins, the
wonan's husband, died al the AIexan-
t.,ia Hospital few days after the
g IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

OFFICIALS IN DARK.
General Belief That Thaw is at Sea
Thunder Storm Puts Telephone Out
of Commission.

New York, Aug. 18.-No clue te
the wereabouts of Harry Kendall
Thaw had been receiveii up to II
O'Clock today by Dr.. Raymond f. e
Kieb, superintendent of Matteawar
asylum, or by New York officials.
A heavy thunderstorm early today
pu. the telephone wires at Matteawan
asv!um out of commission, but DR..
Kieb kept in touch with the authon-
ties here by telegraph.
Believing the story that Thaw put
to sea and that the yacht seen off
South Norwalk, Conn.,, was the one In
which he made his escape, the author
ities today kept up ceaseIess WIRE
less inquiry asking liner and coast
wise vessels for information regard
ing yacht with one yellow funnel
and an unusually large Cabin, the
most striking features of the yacht
seen at South Norwalk.
A bullein was received from Pitts
field, Mass, today that Thaw lett
there early this morning, after stay
ING at the Lenox Hotel, Lenox, Mass,
last night. The police are In pursuit.
"A Gozen other cities and towns have
reported having seen Thaw. No par
hicular credence is given to any OF
these reports and the madman is up
to the present utterly lost.
Since District Attorney Charles 5.
Whitman and other officials unanl-
mously agree that Nhaw cannot be
exaradited and therefore is immune
from arrest anywhere outside OF the
borders of the State of New YORK.
the chief of police and sherltts are
puzzled to know what they should 90
with Thaw if they should catch ham,
Despite the legal opinions that
Tkaw cannot be brought back to New
York if found, the general alarm Tor
his apprehension, issued yesterday by
Deputy Police Commissioner Dough-
erty as soon as Thaw's escape was
telephoned from the asylum and sent
broadcast to police departments all
over the United States, had not been
recnded today.
Those knowing Thaw best, expected
him to make his whereabouts known
today or within few days, since it Is
eyilen7 that he was fully advised be-
fore hand that he would be safe once
he cot beyond the New York State
sine.
South Norwalk, Aug. 1S.-Two men
reported to the police today that they
saw Harry Thaw an dthree men board
yacht in the harbor yesterday
morning.
Danbu1y, Conn, Aug. 1S.-Harry
K. Tlhaw and his party stopped here
yesterday. bought cigars at a local
hotel and left about 1880 o'clock
They gave no evidence of being in g
hurry. Travelling Salesmen recognized
Thaw.
Pittsfeld, Mass, Aug. 1S.-Harr3
Thaw stopped as "Mr. P. P. Lewis
New York." at the LenoX Hotel
Lenox, Mass, last night. The identifi
cation was make by the proprietor o
the hotel, Richard A. Stanley. "Lewis'
left without ibreakfact before 6 o'cloc!
this morning in a large touring car
answering nninutely the description
q fteh car used by Thaw in his eScap'
from the gate at Matteawan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
SUICIDE OF 4 SOLDIER.

Robert A. Harrison, a private IN
the coast artillery at Fort Hunt. Va
"A short diSt8mcc south Of this c'tE'
died IN the post hospital about Z
o'clock yesterday morning from the
effects Of bichloride Of mercury
poison. 1t is stated that while in a
,dcspundcnt mood ON August o, Har-
risen Swallowed six tablets Of the
flrur. Harrison was 333 years old.
His home was in Petersburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Remember you have mu-
sic and dancing going and
coming home on the Elks'
Dancing Club Excursion to
Colonial Beach, Wednesday,
August 20th. This makes the
trip short. Prof. Cohen,s
Orchestra has been engaged.
Same price as the regu-
lar excursion, adults, o0c;
children, Is cents.
Go with us and have a
good time.
Don't forget the day and
date Wednesday, August
Goth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
Holbrook Assassin Sought.

Constantinople, Aug. 1S.-An Off
cial dispatch today confirms the re-
ported murder of the Rev. Charles
H. Holbrook, missionary at Souse-
hir. Asiatic Turkey. He was shot by
an unknown man who escaped. Sever
al persons believed to have been i'm
plicated have been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Two large excursions will 90 from
here to Colonial Beach this week.
On Weins sday the second excursion
of the Elks' Dancing Club will be
held ard on Thursday the annual eX-
cursion of the Alexandria Division,
Ancient Order of HibernIans will
take place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

The man who committed suicide
lin Atlanta, Ga, last Tuesday night
sby drinking carbolic acid on the
tstreet was identified as w. J. Nc
Mullen, ia wealthy resident of Brook
lyn, N. Y, who had been missing for
some years. McMullen's second wife
and five children were lost in the
General Slocum disaster, and this is
isaid to be the cause of McMrl!en's
mind becoming unbalanced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Arrangements for the placing of
Alexandria's dog wagon on the streets
will be made as soon as Policeman
Kern, who is in charge of this DEPART
ment of the police force, returns from
his vacation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Diving into four feet of water from
the end of a pier at the Standard
Oil Works, South Clinton street, near
Baltimore, John Grabowsld, II years
old, of 1906 South Elliwood Avenue,
was held fast by the mud and
drowned yesterday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Rio Janeiro-Dr. Lauro Muller has
arrived here. He had magnificent
reception in the United States and
says he is deeply charmed with that
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Tine Willard W. c. r. U. will meet
in the lecture room of the Trinity
Church Tuesday, August 10Th at 2
p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

London.-A plot to assassimate Lord
Kitchener has been revealed at Ok
ford University. according to The
Daily Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

A family feud of long standing.
eliminated Saturday near Soble, Ten
nessee, in the killing of j. w. A
Collins, aged 81, and Willis Johnson,
55 years old. 1t is alleged that John
son shot and killed Collins and that
the latter's son, Fred shortly after
ward killed Johnson. Young Collins
was arrested. The elder Collins and
Johnson are said to have been at
enmlty for years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Engaged to twenty-five men, foi!ed
in five elopements and twice married
is a record which Mrs. Gussie Mash
burn, II years old, of La Grange, Ca.
declares qualities her as an expert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having this day opened a
modern and up-to-date print
ing Office and weekly news
paper combined at PIP King
St.. We solicit share of the
trade of the public, guaran-
teeing satisfaction in our
work and giving your Or
ders business-like attention
which our experience and
equipment assures.
THE PROGRESSIVE PUBLISHING
COMPANY.
HARRY. w. WADE,
THEODORE CHAMBERS,
ARCHIE CLEVELAND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18
A FINE TIME
PROMISED

on next Thursday, cn
the trip to Colonial
Beach, with Alexandria
Division No. l, Ancient
Order of Hebernians.
Steamer St. Johns.
Adults :. ;. :. >. .5Oc
Children, :. ;. :. -. .25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-18

Much damage was done by the ter
rife rain and the accompanying light
ming in Cumberland, Nd, and vicinity
Yesterday. Streets became riv-
ers and country roads were transform
cd into deep streams.