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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
FISHERMEN SURPRISED.
Men And Women Bathe in the Poto-
mac According to Tah!tan
Custom.

Several residents of this city, de-
.irinr to be far from the madl'n@
crowds ignobe strife on independence
Dav, concluded TO follow the custom
of Sir Isaa.k Walton, and went tlsh>
ing. They repaired to the opposite
.ide of the river and ensconclng
themselves in snady place wert
willing away the fours surrounded
some unconventional language near
by and upon making an investigation
hey found large gasoline boat al
most hidden by trees in an inlet
which it had been able to enter by
the high tide.
To the great astonishment Of the
Alexandrians. they saw several mei'
and women were bathing after the
manner of Diana of the Esphes'ans'
They did, not, however, suffer the
same a fate similar to that Acteon'
and stole suietly away leaving the
nsrrtv to finish their ablutions.
1t is believed the boat came from
Washington and that the men and
women reside in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
A. L. l. TO LEAVE TOMORROW.
Local Company Will Report at A.
VI. and Leave at 1870.

/ Plans have been perfected for the
attendance of members of Company
G., Alexandria Light Infantry, at the
| encampment Of state troops at Vir-
ginia Beach which is to begin on
Sunday next. The local company vii!
be in command Of Captain F. L.
Slaymaker FRS; Lieutenant H. No:l
Garner and Second Lieutenant G. c.
Trenary and will leave here at 1880
o'clock by rail for Virginia Beach.
Norfolk, Va, July 5.-Colonel Jo
Lane Stern, Inspector general of the
State militia, arrived in Norfolk from
/; Richmond yesterday afternoon and
went Immediately TO the camp site
at Virginia Beach. Brigsdier General
c. c. Vaughan, of Franklin, reached
the city yesterday afternoon, and
with Maj. c. J.. Wright, assistant ad-
jutant general, and other staff officers.
went 10 the camp grounds, where
they will remain until the encamp-
meat Of the State troops is over on
July Is. Other staff officers who
reached the site were Maj. Peyton 2.
W;nfree and Major Alfred &. Percy.
As the result of request made
by General Vaughan several days
ago, Maj. |. Wake Truxtun of Nor
folk, has been designed as commits
sary officer for the encampment. Maj.
Truxtun is in the quartsmaster's de-
paltmcnt, but has been on waiting
orders for some time and his ability
to handle The commiSsary end of the
assemblage made it desirable to have
his services at this time.
Contracts for the 1,S00 or 2,001
troops were awarded Thursday. Th"
rations for the soldiers will cost the
government 3.025, or 1000 at
27 1-2 cents each, and these have
ben required from the War Depart
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
HOUSE WILL JOIN
SENATE IN PROBE
Dual Investigation Of Lobby
Will Soon be In Full
Operation.
TO BE FAR-REACHING,
Eager For Documentary Basis For
Mulhall Charges-House Inquiry to
be Nom Partisan.

Washington, July 5.-While Senate
investigation eagerly examined the
documentary basis for the "Muhall
charges, the House made ready to-
day to begin the lobby hunt. Two
groups of legislative huntsmen will
BE- on the trail of the lobby and lobby
lists within a week.
The Overman committee Of the
Senate will start its probe of the
Mulhall charges Monday, following
brief turn at the alleged wool
lobbyists. But that time il is also
expected that the House investigators
will be anxious for the chase.
The two investigating boards will
make things uncomfortable for ev-
cry lobbyist who crosses the path Of
the subpoena power.
Convening after July holiday, the
House is scheduled today to receive \
reports from the rules committee pro-
viding for drastic probe not only
of the MulhalI charges but of lob
bics and lobbyists in general. Chair
man Henry of the Rules Committee,
in:icates that the powsrs of tha
House Lobby Investigating Commit
tee will be so broad that their drag
net will bring in any person who has
sought 10 influence legislation IN any
way.
The Rules Committee met this
morning to whip the resolution for an
investigation into shape.
The House probe will be non
partisan affair, all of the leaders hav-
ing joined in the program for
thorough sitting of the allegations
hat certain members of Congress
were easy to influence in behalf OF
the National Association of Manu-
facturerS.
After disposing of this feature Of
the probe the House committee Will
turn the light on those who have
lobbied for or against tariff revision
currency reform, prohibition, RAIL
road legislation, or any other
brand of legislation, in which the or
ganizaiion show sufficient interest to
maintain a lobby in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

kORPULU is IN PERIL.
One Hundred and Eighty Thousand
Bulgars and Greeks Fighting along
- Mile Stretch Of Country.

Sofia. July 5.-Aftar two days Of
most desperate fighting in which both
Euiyarians and Servians lost heavily,
the Bulgarian army expected to cap
ture korpuIu today according 10
adriceS sent to the war office. The
fall OF he place. a most important
stragctic point, was said to be a
matter Of only few hours.
Reports reached here today of a
great battle fought in northern Sa
lonilia where 100000 Buigarians
and 10000 Greeks are fighting along
q 50-mile front.
Il, apparent carly successes of
;hc Greeks arc attributed al the war
Office to clever stragetic mcve on
the part of the Bulgarians. A small
section Of the army retreatcd, ap-
parently in actual route in order to
entire the Greeks from their fortified
positions. 1t is said that the ruse
worked and the Greeks we're soon
meeting their adversaries in the
open.
Belgrade, July BIT was officially
stated here today that the Servians
have administered a decisive defeat
to the Bulgarian right wing num-
bering 10000 men near korpulu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
CIT BY FAILING TRANSOM.

William Campbell. who holds po'
sition in the office OF the Southern
Railway in Washington, was the VIC
tim of a serious accident day Or twc
ago. He attempted to remove heavy
transom from a door in the Office
building when it fell upon his heao
The large glass in the transom was
SMASHED. and the frame passed hall
wav down Mr.. Campbcll's body. His
head was cut and his right arm badly
lacerated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
ATLANTIC COAST REALTY CO.
Plot of Ground Bounded by Prince
Commerce and PeytOn Streets
10 be Sold.

Onu next Thursday, July 10th, the
htlantice Coast Realty Company Will
give the Alexandria public another
opportunity to make a step toward
making a good investment, or the be-
oeinning for home, when they will
+, fer for sale at public auction that
desirable plot of ground situated on
Prince. Commerce and Peyton streets.
This land has been subdivided nto a
number of beautiful lots, and owing
to the locality should offer a hand
some investment. With the vast i'm
provements now being made IN this
section, values should and will stead
ily increase Being only one square
from King street and the same dis
tance from car line, its neaneSs to
the Union Station and other points
makes the future for this property
nthing but prosperous one. Wltr
modern sewerage, gas, water, anc
electricity. makes it impossible fol
purchasers to 90 to any futre expense
for such necessities. This sale is be
inc conducted hy the Atlantic Coast
Realty Company, Of Greenville, n. G..
for George l.. Appich, agent. who vii,
have number of special attraction:
for everyone to enjoy. While during
the sale a number Of valuable prizes
viii be given away to bvsteanders
a band will laso be in attendance t.
enliven the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Harry C. Knight, of indianapolis
known as the "hero Of the Ird;anapo-
lis speedway" was almost instant
ly killed and mechanician. Milton
McCalls, of Houston, Tex, was prob
ably fatally injured here thi; after
noon when Knights front wheel
drive car blew a right rear tire and
turned turtle in the one hundred aal
tenth lap of the 30-mie automobile
race given under the auspices OF the
Columbus, O., Automibele .hsso:l-
alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
70 BE a STATE INSTITUTION.
Arlington National Bank Will Org
aniZe as Trust Company.

The Arlington National Bank, at
Roslyn, Va, which has been Alex
ant!ria county's principal financial
institution for number of years, is
about 10 reorganize as a trust conf
pany incorporated under the VIr-
ginia law. The present capitaliza-
ton Of $4,000 will be increased to
100000 which will be issued in
shares of small par value and sub
scribed by local capitalists. The
movement will be undertaken by the
directors of the present institution
h:.adcd by f. Wiley Stearnes, who
will have charge of the reorganiza-
ton.
|, is understood that the principal
purpose of the new bank is not only
to loan money on negotiable paper
and notes secured by desds Of trust
on real estate but to provide a place
where the uniformed may feel they
are able to purchase notes secured
by truss on real property with a
reasonable surety that the security
is such as Il purports to be. Busi-
ness men ir Alexandria county have
long felt the need of an institution
of this character, which will have
authority to handle a wider scope
of business than the present national
bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Harold Fragel, years old, ad-
mitted that he had pushed George
Hammer, his 6-year-old playmats,s :
into the river at Chicago, last Tues
l1ay. Harold made his confession
sitting on the knee of Police Lieu
tenant Heidelmier, while a piece of
watermelon served to keep back his
tears. 81 pushed George into the
river after he had thrown my wagon
!n," he said
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Mrs. James A. Benedict, of kato-
nah, N. Y, who, until June %, last,
when she was secretly married. iE
New York City, was the widow Ct
Arthur Brady, of GoldenS Bridge, n.
Y, was fatally hurt in Mil Plains,
Thursday night, when racing an
tomobile driven by her husband
swerved into ditch, struck & tree
and turned turtle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

There will be a meeting of rhe
board Of directors of the Retail Mer-
chants's Association on Tuesday next
at 3 p. m, at the rooms of the org.
aniZation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Mr.. Kenneth W. Ogden will sing
at the Sunday evening services at
the Washington street NJ. F.. Church
South, during the months Of July and
August. He will also sing solo at
the services tomorrow evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Two steamboat inspectors from the
Baltimore district and five from the
custom house al Georgetown patroll-
ed Washington wharves yesterday
and rode up and dawn the river on
excursion boats to make as certain as
possible the safety Of the multitudes
who patronizeG the steamers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

DEADLY TOY CANNON.
Victims Manned and Some Will Lose
Their Sight From Careless Hand
ling of Firearms and Explosives.

Allentown Pa, July 5.-Thrce cases
constituted the sum total of acci-
dents that the sixty physicians of AL
lentown were called upon to treat as
the result of the celebration Of the
Fourth of July. Theodore, years
old, son of John Shalafer, whose
clothing caught fire from a cracker,
and beforz the flames We're extin-
guished was perhaps fatally burned.
At Catasauqua, cannon exploded,
and Roy Engler. aged IA years, was
terribly burneA. HI may not re-
cover. William Hauser, aged 30
years, carpenter of Shamokin, Pa,
who was working in this city, was
drowned in the Little Lehigh Creek,
yesterday while bathing.
Reading, Pa. July 5.--Preparing t.
celebrate the Fourth in the real old
fashioned way by discharging can
non loaded with gunpowder, Joseph
Basold, with a bag Of ammunition
under his arm, accidentally came in
contact with a heated iron in the
hands of his wife, who was ironing in
the yard, causing an explosion which
resulted in serious injuries to HIM
self. his wife and a neighbor, Mrs.
Mary Bells The victims were tossed
to the ground and Basold's shirt be-
came ignited. All were painfully
burned.
Coatesville Pa. July 5.--One man
lost an eye. and two young mems
fingers were blown off in setting off
cannon cracker here yesterday. AL
exander Basaraba attempted to pick
IN cannon cracker that was lit. and
it exploded in his face. James Ram
bo. aged -. lost the end of his
thumb, an dDonald Winchester was
badly injured in the Premature eNplo-
sion of toy cannon. All are IN the
hospital.
Chester, Pa, July 5.-Joseph Huff,
six years old, was badly burned as
the result of the thoughtless &C; Of
Fourth of July celebratori who
threw lighted cannon cracker in The
wagon in which boy was seated.
The flames gained his clothing.
Screaming with pain, Huff jumped
from the vehicle. Patrick ]. Gala
CHER tore the burning clothes from
the boys body avcrting fatal con-
SEQUENCES. Huff also was severely
burned. Both are patients at the
Chester Hospital.
Altoon, Pa. July 5.-As the result
Of a premature explosion of a toy
cannon yesterday, Chahrles Hill. AGED
26. member of the Altoona fire de-
partment, will loose the sight Of his
right eye. and possibly his left also.
While filing the cannon with pow
der it was discharged, suppoaadly
from the heat of the metal, and ne
received the full force in his face,
which was horribly mutilated.
Wilmington. Del, July 5.-Harold
Brown, aged IA years, living at No.
S44 DUPONT street was seriously
burned Yesterday when mine he was
irving to ignite exploded and envel-
oped in fire. He thought it was en-,
1inguishcd and was, leaning over it,
when it suddenly went off in his face.
The boy was sent 10 the Delaware
hospital and will probably lose his
eyesight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Funeral services for Mrs. John
Scott were held at o'clock yester-
dav afternoon at her home, ,9l0 Frank
lin street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Dr.. ". F. Watson.
pastor of the First Baptist church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
FUN ERR AIS.

The body of Miss Edith Thornton.
a former resident of his city, who
died in Washington on Thursday, was
brought here chis afternoon for
burial. Interment was in Bethel
cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
CHERRYDALE CITIZENS
ASSOCIATION FOR ANGELO

At a meeting and election of Off
GERS heli last night the Cherrydale
Citizens Association unanimously en-
dorsed the candidacy of O. ?. Angelo
of this city promising their support
in the coming primary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
His Wonderful Wireless
'Telegraphy Claims Kept
A Mystery.
WONDER OF THE AGE.
Alleges he Has Talked From Ger
many to Man in Jersey City-To
! Revolutionize Communication.

London, July 5-Dr. Goldschmidt an
inventor Of new system of wire
less, which it is said, will revolu-
tionize such communication, haa
telegraphed his LaFdn agent that
he has satisfactorily established com
mmunlcation between Neustadt am
Ruebenberg, near Hanover and Tuck-
erton, n. j, for two days during the
daytime, when the power employed at
Neustadt, so kilowatS, was more than
sufficient for the distance of $500
miles
1t is said that Mr.. Meyer, the agent
for DR.. Goldschmidet at Tuckerton,
advised that the power in future be
reduced.
Singing Wheel" Success.
In the tests the new singing
wheel" used in this invention was
said to have shown itself to be ca
pable of such delicate adjustment
that secret messages can be sent, in
asmuch as it can be varied and ad-
lusted instantaneouSly to any length
of wave.
The reception of messages it is
said, is so delicate, that an attempt
to tap it would involve the neces-
si,y Of another company tuning to
within .O5 per cent Of the Goldschmidt
message in order to be able to re-
ceive anything that could be un1ier-
s:ood.
An English company, with pri-
vately subscribed capital Of S5OOO,-
coo will be registered probably on
July 7 or 8. Sir Oliver Lodge
scientist, expresses the opinion that
th;e Goldschmidt machine will rule
the aerography of the future.
New York, July 5.-Mr. Mayer,
who has been experimenting with Dr..
Goldschmidt's Invention at Tucker
ton, N. j., refused to confirm or
deny the report that he had succeed
ed in establishing communication
with Germany. He declared that he
did not wish TO talk about it at all.
Attempts were made to learn from
residents of Tuckerton if they had
heard anything about the success OF
Mr.. Mayors experiments. No one
could be found who had any success
in getting Mr.. Mayer to say whether
or not he had telegraphed to Ger
many by wireless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Misse Efiie and Nettic Studds of
West End, have left this week for an
extended visit among friends at
Ciarksburg, West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
TEN DOLLARS REWARD will

be paid for the arrest and convlc-
tion of persons who stole galvan-
lied iron section and cedar posts
from rear of advertising signs on
King street, between Peyton St,
and Spring Park. NJ. A. Kettler,
SIT 18th street. N. W. Washington,
n r. 5 St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Miss Maragret Z. Normoylc is the
guest Of Mrs. George W. House, Of
Baltimore, on yachting trip on law
CT Chesapeake Bay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

The funeral of ANIME NJ. Cullom,
The S-moths-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cullom. was held yesterday af-
ternoon from the home of her par
ents, 1T South Royal s.reet.| Ser
wees were conducted by Rev. II. j..
Cutler, pastor of st. Mary's Cathode
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
BUY A FORD.

Why? Because it's the
cheapest and best car made
for the price. Just think,
only
S525.0O.
Remschel Auto Sales Co.
III North Fairfax st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Old soldiers greeted President Will
son at Gettysburg yesterday and can
nors roared salute to the Heroes of
Gettysburg field. Thousands heard
the President speak. A short time
after the nations chief had concluded
his speech, many Of those who were
left in the camp began their prep
arations for Departure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Rev. Harry NJ. Cantcr, formerly OF
!his city, and now pastor of the VI.
+. Church. of Harrisonburg. Va, is
visiting friends here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Hard and Soft Shell Grabs at Ram
msl's Cafe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Ten thousand people, men and wo-
men. witnessed riot on Newror,
Beach last night, when a negro,
fleeing from a sailor, he had stabbed
in the back, shot and killed a IA
vear-old boy. For nearly an hour po-
lice reserves battled desperately with
the mob, which was determined to
get possession of the negro. Only by
carrying him into the surf and hold
ing him into the water up to his neck
beyond the reach of the crowd, did
| the police succeeded in retaining him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Robert J. Hunter, until two years
ago, prominent merchant Of Wash
irgton, D. c., and whose stepdaugh-
ter, Miss Clarinne Bryan Hunter, is
in .Ee younger society set Of the
Capital, was found dead in his room
N the S.. Denis Hotel, New York,
Yesterday. He had shot himself
through the head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

a unique celebration of the Fourth
'ook place at the house Of the Rev.
George Eakina, 4lS south Lee street.
Yesterday. when Mr.. EakinS united
AIr. John AIilileminnick and Miss
Gertic Day in the bonds Of holy mat
rimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

The body of Mrs. Julia +. Web
ster who died in Washington, at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jas.
A. Finch, was brought to this city
his afternoon, and will be buried in
the Methodist Protestant cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Every effort having been exhaust
ed to lrcvent Porter Charlton hcn@
aiken pack to Italy for trial for the
murder of his wife, Mary Scott Castle
Charlton, father of the yourg mar
has already begun to prepare for the
defense Of his son in the Italian
courts. Effort has been made to lave
the son declared insane. DR.. Georae
King,of Hudson county, NJ jail, l,wher
Charlton is confined, says while
Charlton is mentally deficient, he
shows 70 signs of paresis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Miss Elizabeth II. Potts is the CUES
If Mrs. 4. J. Rose, in Warrcnton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

A bullet fired yesterday by a negro
At George Wern, also negro, struck
Worn in the forehead, glanced from
ms skull and wounded Mrs. Edward
+. Smith, GO years old, who was
passing in street car at Kansas City,
no. Mrs. Smith was not seriously
Injured. Wern, after mopplng his
brow, went about his business "t
celebrating the Fourth. The negro
vic fired the shot escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Five persons were killed and thrce
injured, one probably fatally, last
night. when the Scranton "flyer on
the Philadelphia and Reading rail
road struck a wagon containing 4
picnic party at a railroad crossing;
near Quakertown, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Illinois Central train No. l, bound
from Chicago to New Orleans, was
held up by 4 masked men early yes
terday, one and one-half miles south
of Batesville, Miss. 1t is believed the
men obtained $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

Nelson A. Baker, a farmer, two
miles from Pittsville, Md, blew of
the head of his wife, Mrs. Annie Ba-
ker, with a shot gun at six o'clock
yesterday morning, after chasing his
poys to shelter, walked out into the
open field and getting on his knees,
placed the muZzle' Of the gun to he
idc of his head and blew out his own
brains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05

= High tides tomorrow: SAT q. n,
and 9:22 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-05
WEATHER REPORT.

Showers tonight or Sunday; con-
tinued warm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-01-16
DR.. WILLIAMS MAY BE
YALE FOOTBALL COACH
(New York SUM-

The latest rumor from New Haven
dealing with the coming salaried coach
of the Yale football squad, names DR..
H. L. Williams, who at present directs
the football destinies of the Univer-
sity of Minnesota and famed especially
for the invention of the Jump tackle
or Minnesota" shift. To him also is
attributed from time to time the
tackles back" which was so success
fully developed by Walter Camp at
Yale. I am much inclined to doubt
the aVaila bility of DR.. Williams who,
besides his athletic work, has built up
a practice in the West. He is also
professor in the medical school and
his connection with Minnesota is so
thoroughly established and of such
long standing that it is all but out
of the question to induce him to come
East DIR. Williams, who was a top
notch player at Yale, began coaching
at Penn Charter School, Philadelphia,
which until recently boosted the ser
'. ces of DR.. Sharpe, and then went to
Minnesota.
An idea of just how much Yale
thinks of DR.. Williams may be gained
from the statement that in recent
years the Ellis have sent an emissary
West every fall to study his methods.
His position as an experienced ply
stefan and surgeon has undoubtedly
had something to do with his deveI-
opment as a coach, and, what is even
better, he has never been a partisan
of any faction at New Haven where,
by the way, it is hoped that factions
have at last been wiped off the map.