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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

MATTER OF FINANCE.
Enough Democrats i'll New York As
sembly TO Initiate Impeachment
Proceedings.

Alany, Aug. II. Close friends of
Governor S%lZer are bringing strong
pressure upon him to resign his office,
relieve himself Of the terrible strain
which re is undergoing, and save the
state the disgrace of an attempt to
impeach him for his indictment under
the corrupt practices act. It was siad
that men who heretofore had been
foremost in urging the governor to
keep up the fight had weakened and
were counseling him to vlke the
shortest course out of his difficulties
and gea out of office at once.
: Thyys friends argue that if he
makes a light in the courts it will
take all the money he has, while if
he resigns he will have sufficient to
live on in an economical way.
After "a long conference, with some
Of his close political advisers, Cover
nor Sulzer issued a short statement
'Genying absolutely mat lie ever used
campaign funds for speculative pur-
poses.
The general, impression is that with
"a majority of more Gflan two-thirds
lin the asscmiy, there will be enough
Democratic votes in that body to IN
itiate Ghe impeachment proceedings
contemplated without the aid OF the
republicans or progressives. Seventy
six of the 1O2 Democratic assembly
men would be sufficient to accomplish
that end.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

RECTORS IN THE RACE.
Narrows Down to Rev. DR.. Manning,
of New York, And Rev. DR.. Mann,
of Boston.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE canvass
for president of the House of Depu-
ties of the Episcopal general conven-
ton, meeting in this city in October,
seems now to have narrowed down to
the Rev. DR.. William T. Manning, rec
tor of Trinity Church, and the Rev.
DR.. Alexander Mann, rector of the
Trinity church Boston. The honor is
q high one, and the place one of pow
er, although there is no salary at
tached to it.
The present president, Rev. DR..
McKim, will fight from the floor the
proposition to change the name Of the
Episcopal church, but it is an odd fact
that this controversy, bitter one,
seems not to enter into the campaign
for president of the house any more
than high and low church differences.
The Rev. DR.. Manning would be class
ed as high, while the Rev. DR.. Mann
is low and broad. The former favors
change of name some time, but not
until such change can be made with
out friction.
The only objection to DR.. Manning
SENS to lie in the fact that the last
Trinity rector has five years in the
same chair and some do not wish 1T
10 appear that the high office is per
manently to be New York's property;
but the tide seems to be setting al
most strongly toward the Boston rec
tor.
In the house are ten strong men
who, under ONE circumstances,
might be expected to stand chance
for the presidency if there were pro-
longed contest or a dark horse came
up, but four of the ten have never
been deputies, and are out of the race.
Nevertheless the ten will bear watch
ing, both in the present campaign,
now at its height, and during the dis
customs in the convention itself over
the controversy of change of name,
which will certainly be prolonged, and
some other heated topics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
FIRE IN sAWDUST.

During the height of yesterdays
s orm members of the Columbia
Steam Fire Engine Company, who
were at the engine house, prepared
for emergency alarms, were suddenly
startled By terrific crash of thunder
following a Vivid flash OF lightning.
In few minutes a strong odor of
smoke assailed their nostrils. "The
engine house is on fire." yelled one
of the boys and no little excitement
ensued at THE thought that the engine
house had been struck by bolt OF
lightning. A still hunt failed to- dls
cover any fire, although the smell OF
smoke continued strong. John C.
Taylor finally discovered the fire in a
box of sawdust which was smolderng
in corner of the mems room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
WATER MAIN BREAKS.
Cave in at Wilkes And Fairfax
Streets Cuts Water Supply
in MANY.

Shortly before the storm of yester-
day afternoon broke over this city
there was a cave in at the northeast
corner of Wilkes and Fairfax streets
which broke the main water pipe.
Mary persons residing in the neigh
orhooG found their water supply sud
denly cut off. An examination was
MADE when it was found that the wa
ter was rushing into the railroad tun-
mel.
Employees Of the company later
arrived and cut off the water and
.nday the work of replacing the
broken main was in progress.
The Fairfax street sewer is about
to be carried into Wilkes street, and
an open trench had been dug, The
cave in occurred in this trench.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
POSTM ASTER CUT.
Frank Mattingly Attacked by Charles
Barnard, Machinist at Indian
Head.

A difficulty occurred on Friday be-
tween Frank Mattingly, postmaster
:at Indian Head, Md, and Charles Bar
'nard, a machinist, ait that place, dur
ing which the former was cut by Bar
nard, who stabbed him in several
places. A surgeon took nineteen
stitches in the wounds. Another man,
who was present, succeeded in keep
ing the two apart, otherwise more
serious consequences would doubtless
have followed
The difficulty was the outcome of the
act of Mattingly's cow which 1t is
alleged, broke down fence on the
Barnard place and destroyed growing
vegetables. Barnards son, it Is
charged, shot the bovine, which ncen-
,sed Mattingly, *ho made threats OF
Iinstituting suit against Barnard IT
he failed to pay damages.
On Friday, according to statements
nrade by parties from Indian Head,
Mattingly called the elder Barnard
into his office, and becoming menaclng'
Barnard drew a knife and made an
ATTACK on the postmaster, infictng
several dangerous stabs. The assall-
ant was taken in custody and later re-
leased after he had furnished bond
in the sum of $3.50 for his appearance
before the Charles county, Md, court
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
DEATH OF COL. REPPERI.
Superintendent of National Cemetery
Passes Away Suddenly Today.

SUPERINTENDENT of National Cemetery
Passes Away Suddenly Today.
Colonel William E. Reppert, who
had recently beon in charge OF the
National Cemetery at this city, died
suddenly today. The deceased is sur
vived by widow and three daughters,
among the latter being Mrs Harry y.
Kirk. of this city. Funeral arrange
nents have not been made.
Colonel Reppert was born in Baltl-
more nearly 70 years ago. during
the civil war he served in the Sew
cnteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and
for long time after the close of
hostilities he was general passenger
agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Columbus, Ohio. He was
appointed superintendent of the Ma
tional Cemetery in alexandria in De-
cember, 1910. Dur ng his residence
here he had made many friends and
acquaintance, among whom he was
justly esteemed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
NEW CIRCULATION MAN.
w. NJ. Heyl to Take Charge OF DE-
partment for The Gazette.

In an effort to place the Alexandria
Gazette in every home in the city OIL
Alexandria and surrounding counties,
the management of the paper has Sc
cured the services of VIM NJ. Heyl,
an experienced circulation man. Mr..
Hevl has recently been connected with
the circulation department OF the
WASHINGTON Times and before thac
was with the Norfolk Landmark.
The Gazette now enters more than
two-thirds of the homes in the city
and when the present campaign IS
concluded it is expected that at least
a thousand new subscribers Will be
added. A number of sample copies
will be sent out each day.
A revision of the carriers routes
will be made at once so as to make a
better distribution of papers through
out the city.
L. is the earnest desire of the man.
agement of the Gazette to have each
subscriber served promptly and a
great favor will be conferred if sub
scribers will notify us at once of any
complaints. Suggestions looking to
the improvement of the service Will
be gratefully received.
Edward Walker, VIII ohas been In
charge of the circulation department
will be Mr.. Heyls assistant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
SENT TO THE GRAND JURY.
Colorcd Woman Assaulted With Bot
tie and Finally Cut.

A difficult occurred in the north
western section of the city on the
10Th ultimo, between Bessie LomaX,
Maggie Stanley and Mandy John
son, all colored, during which the
7 I,omax woman was seriously cut. The
injured woman was unable to appear
in the Police Court until this morn
ing.
According to the evidence, one OF
the women had bombarded the Lo-
max woman with bottles early in the
day and later they made concert
ed attack upon her with knives.
The accused were sent to the grand
jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Able to swim only a few strokes,
Herbert Vilkomerson, 90 years old, a
clerk in the bureau of standards, in
Washington. lost his nerve yesterday
afternoon when he got beyond his
depth in the Biver, just below Cham
Bridge and drowned, although sever
al other bathers went to his aid. Vii
komerson was still alive, when two
young men, having dived for him
again and again brought him up,
but he died soon afterwards, despite
efforts to resuscitate him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
CAPT. GREEN'S ADDRESS.

Captain Charles w. Green, former
ly resident of this city and a gal
liant Confederate soldier, recently de-
livered an address before the Pat Gle
burn Camp of Confederate Vaterans
at Waco, Texas, on John Browns
raid. Incidents of war times and the
killing of Ellsworth were interesting
" told by the former Alexandrian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
REQUEST FOR REPORT.

The city health office is sending out
letters to an physicians in Alexandra
requesting them to report to the
health office every case of typhoid fe-
yer thgt comes under their care.
thecity has never kept a
lrecord of typhoi. cases, and it IS
now The intention of the health de-
partnlent to record the number OF
cases each month in order to take
precautionary measures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
ROBBED WHILE AT CHURCH..
Articles of Clothing Belonging Il
Henry Willis Carried Away.

Yesterday morning while Henry
Willis, colored, was at church, thieves
entered his house, 435 North West ST.,
and carried off seven shirts, an ov-
ercoat and two other coats.
A sneak thief last night entered
the store occupied by Robert Muir
phv. corner Oronoco and Alfred Sts.,
but Charles Mander, grandson OF
Officer Bell, went to the house before
the thief was able to secure any
plunder and The latter made his es-
cane when he saw he was discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Edward Smith, of 61O E street, N.
NV. Washington, had his wrist badly
fractured at an early hour yesterday
morning while coming up the river in
"a motorboat. The accident was
caused by the back-firing of the
'engine. Smith was brought to this
city where his wrist was set by DR..
Walter A. Wartiela.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Every cigar and tobacco store in
Will give away fine Japa-
nese silk fans beginning To-Day, to
smokers of Tuxedo tobacco. The fans
will be given away free as long as
the supply lasts. w. c. Hines is the
in the city supplying
the dealers with the fans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
AUTOMOBILE
OWNERS.

The Emerson Steam Pump
Company will devote a por-
ton Of its shop to repairing
and overhauling automo-
biles. Expert work at reas-
enable rates. Entrance on
Duke st. Phone No. 541.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
REPAIRS TO HOSPITAL.
Fund Being Raised TO Pay Expenses
Due to Storms Damage.

The Alexandria Hospital is great
Nv in need Of funds ito pay for the re-
pairs to the uilding made necessary
DIV the damage during the severe
storm ton days ago. The cost Of the
repairs will amount to several hun
dred dollars.
A subscription has been started to
raise the funds for; this unexpected
expense which will tax the resources
Of the institution if compelled to pay
i. from the current funds. One sub
scription of s25 has. already been re-
ceived. Cash may he sent to the of
f.n Of +he Gazette nr left at the First
:Ns314ya }saHk III. tizens National
Baae, 5ss SteSf. National Bank,
b. aad tseY sent to the
1,,4pis.f @ ifaSs rect.
sy oas N dria is urged to
ccg,tsiaate saosNiuS to this emer-
.ee,p.y ...,r w'l!&ti y % greatly need
>e II es'aa GtSa Ga2nes OF persons
s,sc75 at.sg sIl ros as published.
: e. + y : sLs..r rsf..,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

A delegation of members of AleXan-
dria Lodge No. T5S, B. P. 0. Elks,
will go to Richmond on September
End and Bro, to take part in the state
reunion of the order. More than a
thousand Elks are expected 10 gather
from all portions of the state and the
Richmond Lodge are making great
preparations for their entertainment.
Lodge will be officially
represented by Exalted Ruler james
w. Bales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11
DIED.

AZ the National Cemetery, Alexan-
dria Va. suddenly on Monday, Au
gust II, 1913, Colonel William E.
Reppert in the 10th year of his
age Notice of funeral hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Samuel H. Lunt, auctiomer ON
Saturday sold two lots in Cottage
Park improved by a from cemen: and
frame house, 10 A. P. Hume Tor
$4,000. The property was formerly
owned by James b. Sultan and was
sod by order Of the United States
Court. Thomas c. Smith was the
trustee appointed by the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

announcement is made that the
lease on the Alexandria County Com
monwealth, published at Rosslyn,
which has been held by R. c. l..
Moncurc. having expired, that the pa
per will hereafter be published by
T. NJ. Weir, the proprietor of the
plant. The name of the paper vii!
nc charged with the next issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Mrs. Mary Alice beavers, wife Of
Charles A. Deavers,died at the home
of her husband, 1923 Duke street,
early this morning. She was 45 years
old. Besides her husband she leaves
one son. Charles Roy beavers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Mrs. Groschovski yesterday toia
Wilhelm Feldman, of Philadelphia,
that she had caused warrant for ms
arrest to be issued Feldman then
shot and seriously wounded her'
The shooting occurred at restaurant
where the girl is a waitress. Feia-
man and the girl were engaged to be
married and it is said that the man
had postponed the ceremony several
times. The girl chided him for the
delay and he is said to have abused
her Then she threatened to have
him arrested. Feldman is held TO
await the girls injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Work on the new electric car sta
tor at the foo, of Walnut street in
North Roscmont, commenced this
morning and construction of the
building will be rushed as rapidly as
possibly. From the plans the struc-
ture. while smaller, will prove as at
tract;ve as the present station IN
South Roscmont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Rohcrt NJ Petit, president of Mt.
Vernon Stables. has sold the StuddS
farm in Fairfax county, total OF lZ3
acres, half of which went, to W. +.
Downcy ard the remainder to Mrs.
John G. Mash, the consideration IL
the transaction being S1S,500. The
farm was formerly conducted as a
dairy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

A sturgeon weighing $50 pounds,
was caught in the Potomac opposite
Fort Foote, four miles south of Alex
andria, yesterday afternoon by }. l..
and Fl. Della. The fish is valued at
500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

There was no session of the Corpo-
ration Court today. Judge Barley
will return to the city tomorrow,
when the August term will begin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

One of the greatest radio stations
in the world, even eclipsing the new
station at Arlington, Va, is to be
constructed by the United States at
Caimito, in the Canal Zone. It will
he known as the Darien Radio Station,
and whereas only one of tha Airing
ton towers reaches the height OF 6oo
feet all three of the towers at Darien
will be that high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

a called meeting Of Andrew Jack
son Lodge. No. 12O. A. + and A. NJ,
Will be hel, tonight at 1870 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

A daring jewelry robbery was made
at Cronest, Kennebunkport, Me-, near
the summer home of Mrs. H, M. For
est wealthy widow of Philadelphia,
Yesterday. Diamonds valued at more
than $4,000 were obtained by the
thieves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Chi
cago Friday enroute to Milwau-
kee, to preside over the meeting OF
the Federated Catholic Societies. He
was met at the station by Archbishop
Quigley, Bishop Dunno, of PEORIA
and Bishop O'Connell, of Richmond,
Va, Reporters crowded around h1m
and piled him with questions. Per
sonally, do not believe in Women
voting" was the Cardinals reply to
questions concerning women suffrage
is"I have always opposed it. The
church has not passed on the sub
iect. have the old-fashloned ldes
about the woman and the home.
think women would better make gooe
mothers than good politicians Bu
surage is certain to come to women
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Henry D. Rogers, a banker, was
lied and DR.. L. H. Adler, and VIM.
Tonga chauffeur,all Of Philadelphia,
were seriously injured in collision
between their touring car and a
heavy motor truck near Manahawkln'
n Y, Yesterday. The identity OF the
truck could not be leatned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

Formal charges of manslaughter IN
the second degree wer returned oat-
urdav by the coron RS jury in Blr-
m;neham, Ala, against two officers
and two members of the lodge OF the
1oval Order of Moose in connection
with rho deaths of Donald A. Kenny
and Christopher c. Gustln. Kenny
and Gustin died as they were beng
subjected to an electric shock, which
was a part of the initiation cermon-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-11

An American steamboat has been
fired upon by Chinese rebels. Ad-
miral Nicholson, commanding the U.
6 fleet in Chinese waters, reported
the matter to the Navy Department
Yesterday from Nankin. He gave no
details. The admiral further reported
that the Chinese government troops
are victorious in their battles, but
that troops who have deserted the
rebel army are threatening disorder at
Nankin.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-16
REoRGANIzE CUSTOMS SERVICE
Secretary McAdoo Wants Men in
Sympathy With Administration.

Washington, April 10.-Reorgani-
cation Of the personnel of the GUS
toms service by the Democratic adj
ministration was begun to-day when
Secretary McAdoo, of the Treasury
Department, took steps to displace
all the high customs officials at the
port Of Philadelphia. In announcing
the action the secretary said ut Is
considered vital in the interest of the
public that new blood shall be
brought into the service"
Mr.. McAdoo asked for the resigna-
ton OF Chester Hill, collector; P. M.
Little, surveyor; F. P. Vincent, ap-
praiser, and w. T. Merrick, naval off,
Ger, all of Philadelphia. He officially
announced that the designations
were requested mot because charges
have been preferred against them,
but because 1T is deemed essential
that these places shall be filed by
persons who are in sympathy with
the purposes and policies of the adj
$50 "'oS pSSduoo' IL 10
considered vital in the interest of the
public that new blood shall be
brought into the service"
Treasury officials contented them
selves with that brief statement,
which was the first indication that
a sweeping reorganization Of the GUS
toms service was about to begin. OFF,
cials were reticent as to possible flu
ture moves in this direction, but it
is known that the secretary has his
eyes on the Boston office, where an
alleged customs scandal Is being un-
earthed. Close attention is being
given to the general quest lion of re-
organization in connection with the
radical redistricting of the service on
July 1st.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-16
DUAL LOVE CRAZED HIM e?
Young Man of Anderson Was Lost to
Self i'm Chattanooga.

Anderson, April 10.-J. Knox Rus
sell, the young man who wandered
into the Chattanooga (Tenn.) police
station last night in a dazed condi-
ton and who was unable to tell his
name or remember anything of the
past, was employed in the local office
of the express company as money or
der clerk until last June. Russell
left Anderson suddenly, but his &C
counts and cash when checked were
found to balance.
He returned to Anderson a few
weeks later, greeting his friends, and
left again. His father and sisters
live in this county. Those who were
thrown intimately with Russell in
Anderson declare that he was in love
with two girls at the same time,
which caused some sort of a derange-
ment of his mind. After leaving An
derson, Russell went to Atlanta, Ga,
and was employed in the office of a
typewriter company. He Is about "a
years of age.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-16
AGE 1s, HAS THREE HUSBANDS.
'Infatuated" One Time Too Many
"No. 8" Quits.

Gr~eenville, April 10.-Three hus-
bands in six years Is the matrimonial
record OF a pretty 18-year-old au-
burn haired girl, who is now in the
woman's ward of the county Jail,
charged with polygamy, according to
her W statement this morning. The
girl gives her name as Mrs. Zoie
Scott, and claims that she was origi-
naEy from Newport, Tenn, but of
recent months she has been living
with her mother at Mills Manufacture
ing Company village. .i5a
Notwithstanding the fact that
she had two husbands already to her
credit, SO she claims, Zoie became
infatuated with another young man
named James D. Scott, who resides
at Mills Mill, and this romance was
eliminated about four weeks ago
when the two were united in mar
riage by a notary public. The hus-
band of four weeks learned in some
way Of his two predecessors and
yesterday he reported the matter to
the sheriff, with the result that his
young bride was placed under arrest.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-04-16
SON DEPRIVED OF PARENTS.
Mother Overcome by Decision of the
COurt-Married Too Soon,

Chicago, April 10.-Divorce action
brought by VIM. M. Marshall, the
wealthy owner and exhibitor Of driv-
ing and riding horses, against Mrs.
Blanche Marshall, ended to-day when
Judge Petit declared the two had
never been married. Mrs. Marshall,
who is the mother Of q two-year-oid
son, was overcome at the pronounce
ment,
There is a child Of this union"
Mrs. Marshall's attorney exclaimed.
"The fact that it affects the status
of a child cannot alter the law of the
State" replied Judge Petit.
Mrs. Blanche Mullins was divorced
from Robt. H. Mullins March 31st.
1907. Six days later she married
Marshall. Being married again
within less than one year of her d.
vorce, her marriage Is a nullity.
Judge Pettit's decision was given
after he had made "a personal inves-
tigation. 1t Is the first case involv-
ing a child in which a recent decision
OF the Illinois Supreme Court invali-
dating such a marriage has been in
voked.