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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
WIFE SAVES LIFE OF FARMER.
III. C. Grasty Attacked by Jockey
Who is Driven off.

Stsunton, Va, July 21.-J. H. c.
Grasty's life was saved Saturday
morning by his wife. Grasty, who is
candidate for the legislature, is
also a magistrate.
jim Smith, "a jockey for J. A. Ken
nedy. who had an alteration with
Mr.. Grasty over charge Of tres
passing on the Grasty farm, had
sworn to "get" the young farmer.
The stableman called on Mr.. Grasty
at his home near the city Yesterday
morning and attacked him with a
bowie knife. AS Grasty came to the
Valley pike in his automobile, Smith
rode up and asked to have a talk with
him. When Grasty got out and walk
ed up to him Smith took him by sur
prize and with blow in
the eye knocked Grasty inMn
and when he rose attacked him again
with some instrument and knocked
him into hole of water over an en-
bankmnt, jumping on him and BRAN
dishing a knife as if intending to
strike at Grasty's throat.
At this time Mrs. Grasty rushed up
with a small ten-shot revolver and
began firing on Smith, who tried to
get away quickly, begging her not to
shoot. She fired six shots through Il
wire fence, but failed TO strike Smith.
Grasty on getting up fired the remain
ING four shots, but Smith was out of
range. Smith rode off to his employ
er's and surgeons were summoned to
sew up some bad wounds inflicted on
him by Grasty, who in the struggle
had succeeded in drawing his pen
knife. Smith will be laid up for sew
eral days. Grasty has some bad
bruises, and small cuts, but is not
much hurt.
Smith had been threatening Grasty
because the latter, a magistrate, had
refused to issue warrant for the ar
rest of negro at Smiths request.
Mr.. Grasty is Democratic nominee
for the house Of delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
THROWN BENEATH ENGINE.
Brakeman on Norfolk and Western
Railroad Instantly Killed.

Luray, Va, July BIB. L. Davis,
2 brakeman on the Norfolk and West
ern Railroad, was killed near Boyce,
Clark county, Saturday by being
knocked under the engine on which ne
was riding.
Davis was sitting on the pilot OF
the locomotive, on which was being
carried a heavy piece of timber. This
piece of timber had projected some
distance out beyond the car line on ac-
count of the Earring of the train.
Coming into contact with the fence
of cattle guard alongside the track
the heavy piece of timber hurled Da-
Wis beneath the engine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
William Runion Arrested for Violat-
ing His Parole.

Harrisonburg, Va, July I'll WI
liam Runion, the man who loves to get
in trouble, is in trouble again. Charg-
ed with violating his parole, he is
under arrest in Harrisonburg, and
will doubtless 20 back to the peniten-
tiary for a longer service.
Three years ago Runion was con-
victed of the charge of setting fire
to his home at Broadway to get the
insurance money, and given term
in the State prison. His crime was
a remarkable one. He left slow
burning fuse in his house and then
took the train for Louisa county. The
fuse was timed to ignite rags and
kerosene six hours later, but hitch
in the arrangements gave the thing
away and neighbor, seeing smoke,
got into the house and prevented the
fire. A telegram intercepted Run
ion on the railway train. While IN
prison his wife and child died. Cover
nor Mann paroled Runnion last De-
cember on good behavior. A month
a two ago Runion and woman were
arrested on a serious charge. The
woman paid the fine and both went
away. Ruhion this time ventured
back to town and was arrested 1or
violating his parole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
USES GUN ON NEGROES.
, Kilman Kills One and Wounds
Another in Self-Defense.

hpe Charles, Va, July 21.-Otho
nan, while returning to his home
b the railroad station at Birds
T, Saturday night, having gone
Re to bring home his wife, whom he
ected to arrive on the local train,
approached by two negroes, no.
BUS, locally, who requested that he
them a ride for a short distance.
ban, knowing their reputation
fearing that they had another mo-
and which has since developed to
brrect, refused to help them out.
ne of the highwaymen, known
under the alias of Nine, took hold
he bride and stopped the horse,
e the other, Allen Griffin, climb
byer the tailboard of the wagon
attempted to choke Kilman.
lie latter drew a revolver and shot
lin just below the heart. In the
ntime the other negro opened ire
kilman firing three shots, all OF
hi, fortunately missed their mark.
fn had jumped from the wagon
shot, tried to run, but was lat
licked up dead a short distance
h. Nine was also shot through the
st and was taken to the Salisbury
ital, where no hopes are held out
his recovery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
Postofice Robbed.

Front Royal, Va, July 21.--Yegg-
men at an early hour Saturday morn
ing blew open the safe in thepostoffice
and secured about $4,000 worth of
stamps and 5000 in currency. Several
nearby residents attempted to inter
fere, but were shot at and driven
away. The robbers escaped in an au-
tomobile.
The Washington police have been
asked TO watch for the yeggmen. A
reward OF $500 for the capture of the
cracksmen has been offered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
MARCH REVEALS WEALTH.
st of Old Veteran Shows he Has
undreds of Dollars on Person.

anoke, Va, July 21.-Arrested
Use he refused to obey summons
blice Court, to answer a charge
hintaining nuisance, Thomas z.
let, seventy-seven years old, con-
te veteran, and native of Char
county, thirty years regarded as
inject of charity, was searched
5T65.37 found in his pockets. All
Honey except $5.37 was in bills Of
limitations from one to twenty.
| me of the certificates were yell
with age and often four OF five
found wrapped in a package
lie of a cigarette. So tightly had
Sbeen twisted that in some cases
IL three bills stuck together as
He'd. More than twenty different
!ges of currency were found in
E3urse Of two searches and the
of police counting half peck
/ ure full of bills curled beyond
bpes of Strengthening.
inlet objected strenuously to
proceedings, saying "For GODS
don't search me, you'll ruin me-.
| % out and get S. for BAIL" His
SITS were unaNailing and after
pockets began to disgorge his
ba he stood quietly by and watch
e count go on. The money will
lid until Hamlet appears for trial
lay, after which it probably will
Mixed by him or his friends.
nnlet has steadfastly refused to
the Soldiers Home or to accept
of light employment. He was
|tled as unusually eccentric but
t and harmless. 1t is said near
[Nes in Charlotte county are
byrtably we'll off and that he has
e and children there, whom he
lot seen for years. He drew both
! and city pensions and is a
br of the local camp Confede-
veterans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS WIFE.

Cane Charles, Va, July 21.-John
w. Fluhart, residing in Church Neck,
near Exmore. Va. in a tussle with
his friend, z. T. Bennett. over a gun
accidentally shot and killed his wife
Saturday at Westerhouse Creek. The
''ro men were fooling with The "un
when it was discharged, the load TAX
ing effect in the body of Mrs. Flu.
hart. causing instant rSeath.
Mrs Fluhart was about % years
old and was the daughter Of Charles
Carmine. Of Chessnonnessey, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
IGRO MOONSHINER TAKEN.
|e Stocked With Liquor And So
Gallon Still in Yard.

ticaster, Va, July 21.-Robert
a negro, who has been twice
phed for the illegal sale of whis-
+ again in the tolls of the law.
day last week Capt. Chas. Lee,
lle United States Revenue Ser
accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Enna, of Lancaster, made a visit
chs home. near Kilmarnock.
y officers found Rich sitting in 4
h reading a Bible. On investiga-
The premises they found "a guam
3 whisky, gin and beer in Rich's
and in the rear Of his meat
an inclosed and covered pit, in
h was a 50-gallon copper still
cap and worm intact. The still
destroyed and Rich was then
before Justice Chase at Kilmar-
who committed him to Jail.
IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
A Good Investment.

W. D. Magli well known merch-
ant Of Whitcmound, Wis, bought I
stock of Chamberlain's medicines 81
as 70 be able to supply them to his
customers. After receiving them nc
was himself taken sick and says that
one small bottle of ChanIber!ain's
Collie, Cholera and diarrohea Remedy
was worth more to him than the cost
Of his entire stock. For sale by al
dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21


.holics will shortly have a new
Iation from the original Greek
y Bible. The publication will be
i upon the urgent advice of the
that all Catholics should read
lible. The new Bible will be
h as the Westminster version.
y not supersede the Douai ver-
(which will continue to be used
3, Catholic services. This new
(ation is designed for the gene
|ader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
THE PLACE TO BUY

Happy home seeker, just bought
place in the suburbs from Robert FL
lott, is now putting out garden,
buying a lot of chickens, will soon
erect a little barn, keep a cow, and
horse for pleasure, "why not investl-
gate yoursel, call up Elliott"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21

Buy Watch, while they are so cheap,
the best for every day use being off
cred now by Jacob Rose, 800 King ST.
A 81 jewel Hamilton watch for $3.50.
Serge Suits now $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
NOTICE.

Commencing today I will be in my
office in the Fairfax street front of
the Market Building during the next
thirty days for the purpose of testing
weights and measures used in the city.
l.. D. LYLES,
4 Nv Market Master.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21

Plan that home now, ask US how to
make your means meet your ideas in
building. Get our estimate and rough
sketch, no trouble to give particulars
S. D. DeVaughan, Contractors and
Builders. :, eIA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21

For Horse Feed, such as best hay,
grain and meal see Forbes Bros. feed
dealers, we have the best and you can
buy at right prices, car load lots if
you want. Corne rFairfax and Cam
eron St. Phone GA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21

Housekeepers attention, Here is a
snap, lot is very large, contains fine
house, 6 rooms, cellar, and good orch
ard, price only $4,000. Robt. Elliott.
Real Estate agent, 127 S. Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21
The Truth About
Electric Cooking

"LSSkA ~ SoONAAS
For large families where
the average domestic help is
employed and a large
amount of cooking done,
Electric Cooking will be
found more expensive, and
in most cases not advisable.
In small families, where
no help is employed, and
where nice equipment is de-
sired, Electric cooking will
be found many times more
convenient, more certain in
results and safer in opera.
tion-as we'll as reasonable
in cost.
In every family a few
utensils for early breakfast
emergency and special uses
and for cheering up cold
meals with a warm dish or
two-is highly advisable
from every standpoint, in
Guiding that of economy.
Alexandria County
Lighting Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21


1+HH E HAVE the facilities
11H for turning out large
49, orders for books and
catalogues. Printing in the
Barrett style is always good,
and to prove this one has but
to glance at any of the high
grade books or catalogues
which we are continually
printing. A business to be
successful today must adver-
tise---that is, have your wares
before the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-07-21

4 Nv
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
MOB SPIRIT SHOWN
BY CAPITAL POLICE
Declares Miss Janet Richards
Before the Senate Probe
Committee.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 10
With long list Of witnesses still to
be heard, the Senate subcommittee
today resumed It's investigation OF
the disorder that attended the wom-
ans suffragette parade here
March 3.
Miss Janet E. Richards, who
marched in the first section of the
parade, declared Most of the po-
licemen We're standing around In
the crowds and seemed in sympathy
with the mob SPIRIT
E"How was this mob spirit
shown?" asked Senator Chamber
lain.
by hooting and jeering and yell
ing" replied Miss Richards. "All
along the line men in the crowd
shouted these are nothing but hens;
We came out to see chickens"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
PICKPOCKET
Is Man in Jail According to
Complaints Made to
Police.


Accused Of attempting to rob two
persons by picking their pickets Sat
urday night in the street, Joseph
Houston, man about 40 years of age,
is behind bars of the county Jail
awaiting hearing before Justice t.
G. Nicewarner. Harry L. Brooks, po-
lice chief, swore out warrant against
him Monday morning.
Chief Brooks arrested the man sat
urday night shortly after Roy Wine
complained to him that Houston had
attempted 10 pick his pocket. The
fellow slipped his hand into Wines
pocket, according to the latter's com
plant, and was in the act of with
drawing 70 cents in change when
Wine detected him, grabbed his hand
and pushed him away.
Hiram Blackwell, a negro residing
on Monticello avenue, also complained
to the police that Houston tried to
pick his pocket Saturday night in
Second street but that the fellow was
detected in the act and was fought
of.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
HYDRANTS
ARE BEING INSTALLED
BY the Water Board and other
Modern improvements
Are Being Made.

The water board is today install
ling eleven additional steamer fre n.y.
drants of the Mathews pattern at the
following locations:
Second and Main streets, Second
and Traders alley, Second and Hewes
streets, Third and Hewes streets,
Hewes street near fire department,
Traders alley between Third and
Fourth streets, 4SS West Pike street.
Sixth and Clark streets, Fifth and
alley Sixth and alley and Sixth and
Baltimore streets.
These give the city total Of
twenty-three standard pattern steam
er hydrants which provide ample
protection for the wholesale and CON
gested business district OF the city
The bord recently completed an ex-
tension to Its distributing system by
laying six inch cast iron main on
South Second street, from Hickman to
Elliott street thence east on Elliott
to Jarvis street.
A new Mathews pattern fire by
drant was installed at the corner of
Elliott and little streets and a new
hydrant of the same pattern at the
corner of Elliott and Jarvis streets.
The pressure at this point is ninety
pounds per square inch thus afford
ing a good working fire stream pres
sure.
Prior to this extension the property
in the vicinity of Jarvis and Elliott
streets was inadequately protected.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
REFORM SCHOOL
Sentence is Imposed on Col,
ored Lad Who Confesses.
TO Burglary.

In the criminal court Monday morn
ing Russell Epperson, colored, aged
II years, confessed to committing
burglary at the store of the Pike
News Company here and he was SEN
fenced to the boys reform school at
Pruntytown.
An appeal case of Benjamin Ser
erling was dismissed having been
settled.
Albert Kralick was placed on trial
charged with disturbing religious
worship at the slavonick church here.
Additional jurors were drawn as
follows:
John w. Cork, William T. Curry,
W. L. Hughes, j. H. Cottrin. George
A. Murray, A. C Coffindaffer, c E.
Barnes, Harry B. Mcintyre, Lloyd E,
Harbert, W. R. G. Hall, Clarence T.
Harbert, NJ, L. Riblett, D. H. Outright,
J. f. Boyles. NJ. j. Holden, w S.
Moore. John Parks, William Garrett,
H. w. Stuck and A. G. Davis
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
ASSAULT
With Intent to Murder is the
Charge against Man Placed
under Arrest.

Joseph Loucy was arrested Sunday
afternoon by c. L. Stout. deputy
sheriff, upon warrant charging him
with unlawfully assaulting, striking
and beating John H. Davis with in
tent to kill He was held under a
$500 bond to appear before Justice
Jackson V. Carter Wednesday even
ing at 7:3o o'clock for hearing.
The two men had the trouble at
their homes at the Perry coaling
station Sunday and Davis had the
warrant sworn out for the arrest Of
LoQcy. The warrant was given to
Deputy Sheriff Stout, who soon land.
ed his man.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
NOMINATIONS
Of Several Persons Are Sent
by the President to the
Senate.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c. Mar. TO-
Nominations sent to the Senate today
by President Wilson included for as
.sistant postmaster general, Daniel C
Roper, of South Carolina; for third
assistant postmaster general, Alex.
ander Dockery. of Missouri; fol
fourth assistant postmaster general
ames |. Blakeley, of Pennsylvania;
and commissioner of labor and stats.
tics, Charles P. Neill, of the District
of Columbia.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
MOB THREATENS
SUFFRAGETTES
When Latter Try to Present
Petition to the King
and Queen.
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Eng, Mar. 1O.-King
George and Queen Mary were the
target for sufragette attacks today.
Vague threats had been current for
several days in connection with the
suffragette plans for the ceremony OF
the opening OF Parliament. While
the king and queen were on their
way to Westminster, their carriage
was approached by FIVE suffragettes
who attempted to present petitions to
the king. The police promptly arrest
ed the FIVE women and imprisoned
them, although 1t looked for a time
as If the crowd would overwhelm the
police an administer punishment in
q summary manner. There was no
table demonstration of hostility
against the suffragettes by the vast
throng gathered to see the royal pro-
cession.
The five women required the pro-
lection OF 100 policemen to keep back
(Continhed on page fye.l
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
WILSON'S RULE
About Patronage is Not to
Apply TO the Members
Of Congress.
lBy Asgociated Press. !

WASHINGTON, D. c., Mar, 10
President Wilson's rule about dis
cussing patronage with his visitors
does not apply. to members of Con
gress. 1t was pointed out at the
White House today that the presi-
dent intended his announcement
that Office seekers should address
themselves to heads of the depart
ment should not be interpreted as
including senators and representa-
tives to whom the president hopes
to be accessible at all times and on
all subjects.
Mr.. Wilson intends to consult
with cabinet members about the rec
concentrations OF members OF Con
gress and vice versa. The whole
purpose is to divert the stream OF
applicants and their friends from
the White House to the government
departments.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
WHITE HOUSE WILL
BE VERY DRY PLACE
All Wines and Liquors Are to
Be Cut Out There
Entirely.
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. C., Mar. 10
The Wilson administration Will be
dry. 1t became known today that
President Wilson and his family are
averse to the use OF liquor or Wine
in any form. In consequence it will
have no place in the White House
during the next four years
unless the presidents views undergo
sharp change.
The premier in the presidents
cabinet, William j. Bryan. has been
prohibitionist advocate for many
yeart and it is well known that
Speaker Clark is a teetotler. Inc
fact that large portion of the Dem
ocratic majority in the Senate and
House is from the South where pro.
hibition is general makes certain
there will be as little wine there as
han been known in Washington fog
many years.
There has never been such dry
prospect in the White House since
the days of President Hayes when
Mrs. Hayes excluded wines and
liquors from the executive mansion
Immediately upon becoming its
mistress.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
PLIJCKY
Girl Telephones for Help
and Spaniard is Captured
and Jailed:

A spaniard whose correct name
has not been ascertained by the au-
thorities, is in the county jail
awaiting a hearing before Magis-
trate w. E. starcher at Adamston
on charge of attempting to break
into the residence of j. Il. Grimm in
that suburb Monday morning with
attempt to commit a felonfous as
sault on Georgia Bonnet, girl
who stays at the Grimm home.
The fellow was captured by Mr..
Grimm after telephone alarm had
been given him by the girl and at.
ter chasing him through the streets
of NorthYiew considerable dis
lance. 1t is alleged that the Span
lard came to the front door of the
dwelling while Miss Bonnet was
alone there, pounded on the door
and demanded admittance. He then
went TO the back door and tried to
get in there, making the threat, it is
charged, to kill the girl if she would
not let him in. Miss Bonnet ran to
the telephone and summoned Mr..
Grimm.
The spaniard vase taken to the
town lookup at Northvlew and af-
ter Mr.. Grimm swore out a warrant
against him in Justice starcher's
court he was removed to the county
inil
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
Hundreds Are Injured and
Many Residents May
BE Dead.
LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE
Town is Shaken to Its Foun-
dations and People Are
Thrown to Ground.
OBy Associated Press. J

GLASGOW, Scotland, Mar. TO-
A terrific dynamite explosion today
wrecked the town of Irvine in
Ayrshire. The number OF dead is
not yet known but, IT is said that
hundreds were injured.
The explosion occurred at Nobel's
explosive works at Arder, twenty
miles from Glasgow. For a radius
OF several miles it had the force OF
destructive earthquake.
The town of Irvine was shaken to
its foundations. Many houses,
churches, schools and public institu-
tons were destroyed. People walk
ing on the streets were thrown
to the ground and many were seri-
ously injured. Inhabitants rushed
from their homes in CONSERVATION.
The water front and harbor were
covered with masses of wreckage.
There were three distinct explc-
sions followed by column OF smoke
which rose two miles high.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-03-10
BOARD STARTS TO
ADJUST TROUBLES
Arbitration of the Differences
between Firemen and
Railroads On.
(By Associated Press


NEW YORK, Mar. 10-Arbitra-
ton OF the differences between fifty
four eastern railroads and their 3d.
900 firemen was begun here today
before the board of arbitration
chosen under the Erdman act. The
board, which consists of William L.
Chambers, OF Washington, chair
man; w. w. Aeterbury, vice presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania railroad,
and Albert Phillips, third vice pres
ident of the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Firemen, has until April 2 to
take testimony and reach a decision.
Chairman Champbers in opening
rne proceeding announced that he
was ignorant of every fact and ev.
cry question concerning the case
Il don't own a share of railroad
stock" he said Il have friends
among the managers and employees
feel that as presiding officer
represent the public
w. S. Carter, president of the fire
mems organization, opened the case
with the statement I'VE have GU
our demands to a minimum. We are
presenting our claims not for tn,
purpose OF obtaining compromise
but in order to establish their jus
ltice."