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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
KILLS WIFE IN RESTAURANT
Rich Russian Plungcs Knife Into
Heart After Drinking Toast.

st. Petersburg, August "A tralg-
coy occurred here the other night
truly Russian in the horror of its de-
tails. a young man just 26 years of
age, Named Groshcr, the adopted son
iof d rich merchant of Moscow, enter
led the fashionable Taurida restaurant
and ordered private room. He was
apparently in high good humor. Af-
ter ordering supper of the best the
place could afford, he sent "a messen-
ger with letter to his young and
beautiful wife, inviting her to join
him at the restaurant, and added
that he had sent the most modest
youth he could find, so that she, who
he ,2Irlorcd so much, would not be in
suited by so much as a bold glance
The young wife, happy in the
thought of the evening that awaited
her, hurried 20 the restaurant. Gros-
here received her with that hatterinG
solicitude the well-born Russian
knows so well how to assume. Cham
pagne Of the finest vntages was or
dere5, and the orchestra was COM
i,mandcd to play the most enrrancinp
airs. The wine flowed freely, ant
while the musicians were playing that
exquisite Russian thing, Forgotten l.
the Tender Rose, the husband raiseC
Ibis glass in the presence of the man
ager, who acted as servitor, and criet
| Il drink to the health of my beloved
wife" Then he dashed the glass tt
the floor, seized a long knife AMI
iplunged it into his wife's heart
Groshcr, without any further show Of
emotion, calmly waited for the police
=! He declined to give any motive fol
the crime when taken to the stAtion
1t is believed he is insane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
Pctersburg's Mayor Dead.

Petersburg, Va, Aug. 4.-Peters-
burg received a shock when cable
gram was received announcing the
death of Mayor George Cameron, who
went to Nauheim, Germany, several
weeks ago in search of health.
Mr.. Cameron haIi been in i'll health
for several months. He was recently
given long leave Of absence by the
City Council of Petersburg. His
health was broken during strenuous
campaign which he had recently con-
Quoted for the purpose of raising
funds for the erection of new home
for the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, and it was REALIZED by his
friends and himself that a rest was
necessary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
ENGINEER FOUND
DEAD NEAR RACKS
Mystery Surrounds Death of
William A. Moore Last
Night.
SUSPECT FOUL PLAY.
Unfortunate Engineer Stark and Stiff
With Terrible Wound on Right Side
of His Head.
SUSPECT FOUL PLAY.

About II O'Clock last night word
was brought to the Union passenger
station by Conductor Hutchison OF the
annex train that the body OF man
was lying between the tracks of the
Washington and Southern Railway
short distance north of Mushpot
Road. near the city limits. A loco
motive was dispatched to the scene
and upon arriving at the spot the re-
mains were found to be those OF
William A. Moore a wel-knoH'n engl-
ncer. residing in this city. A terrible
wound was found on the right side OF
his !.t. and he was otherwise serl-
ously injured His railroad pass and
one cent was found in his pockets.
The bOly was placed upon loco
motive and brought to this city.
The death of Engineer Moore is, so
far. clouded in mystery. 1t was at
first supposed he had boarded tram
for this city and fell off. but no one
could be found who saw him on
train or make any attempt to board
one The crew o fthe engine who eX-
amined the body before placing IT on
hoard the engine say the countenance
of the dead man lookett as though
bo had bepn engaged in deadly
struggle and the condition of the
ground indicated that more than one
rcrson had been on it.
Mr.. Moore had been taking his va
cation recently, and how ne came to
he where found, if he had not been on
train, is puzzling.
The remains, after having been
brought to this city, were taken to q.
alleys undertaking establish
mcnt. where an inquest will be heVf
bv Dr.. K. J. Yates at 4 o'clock this
aftcrnoon.
The railroad officials have ordered
An investigation Of all locomotives
which passed over the tracks between
Washington and this city last night.
1t is supposed by some that the un-
fortunate man was walking on the
tracks and was struck by train and
killed.
Mr.. Moore has not been on duty
since July 90. He was widower and
is survived by four children. He was
~ wears old. He became fireman on
the Southern Railway in 1897 and was
made an engineer in 1901.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
Trouble With California
Hop Pickers Viewed With
Anxiety.
SITUATION is SERIOUS.
Two Thousand Strikers Demand In
crease in Wages-More Trouble
Anticipated by Authorities.

Sacramento, Cal, Aug. 4.-Ter
companies of militia, supplied with
1000 rounds of ammunition, today
We're on duty at Wheatland, where
four men, including District Attorney
Z. T. Maxwell, were killed late yes
terday in a pitched battle between
the authorities and striking hop
pickers at the C&rst Yards.
Six others were seriously wounded
tand are expected to die. The situation
was extremely critical today, as il
was understood fifty automobile loads
of irate citizens from surrounding
towns were being collected to go to
'Wheatland to oppose the strikers.
iAll available deputies and police of
nearby points were asked to hurry
to WlIea:land last night to aid in
preserving order.
The trouble began with strike
of hop-pjckers, who demand
ed an increase in wages. Officers tried
to Arrest several speakers and !. w.
w. leaders prompted resistance.
Governor Johnson Immediately or
dcred out ten companies of militia,
under the command Of Adiutant Gen
eral Forbes. There are 1000 strik-
crs at Wheatland, and further trouble
is expected. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
Repulses Enemy"

Fort Monroe, Va, Aug. In an
eort to catch the land forces mapping:
a supopse3 hostile fleet made an un-
successful attempt to capture Fit
Monroe at 2:30 o'clock Sturday morn
ing durng an exceptionally heavy
thunderstorm.
After an hour of brisk firing The
"enemy" was repulsed with heavy
losses according to the decision of the
|un)ires.
The athtacking fleet was theoreti,
|callv composed of six cruisers and Ter
torpedo boats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
AUTOMOBILES COLLIDE.

a COLLISION between the automo-
biles of C. T. HeIlmuth and Louis
Bargamin on the nil above Mt. Ida
last night resulted in considerable
damages to the 1attter's car and some
slight INJURIES to himself and wife. Mr..
and Mrs. Bargamin were on their way
to Washington but were compelled to
leave the car on the road and return
to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Dedication of Building Feature Of
The National Convention.

Boston, Mass. Aug. 4.-Delegates
I'll sections of Canada, Mexico, and
ritory of the United States and from
all sections of Canada, Mexico and
Cuba, arrived here yesterday to at
tend the thiry-frst national conven-
ton of the Supreme Council OF the
Knights of Columbus.
An elaborate exemplification Of the
Fourth degree, special religious SER
vices at the Cathedral of the Holy
Cross the dedication Of new knights
of Columbus building and automobile
and boat excursions are planned to
rrtake the visit Of the Knights mem
orable.
More than 10000 visitors will get in
the city probably during the week,
and the city is/gaily decorated in
their honor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
Merchants Sudden Death.

Norfolk Va, Aug. 4.--Shorttly af-
ter returning from the Hebrew ceme-
tery, where it was his custom to 60
every Sunday, Joseph Morris, a
well known business man, died, yes
terday afternoon. His death is at
tributed to heart trouble.
Joseph Morris was born in Polgh-
keepsie, NY, in 184S.For many years
he resided in Tarboro,, n. c. In 1896
he came to Norfolk and established
the firm known as Harry Morris, Inc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
MINISTER ON THE ROADS.
Sentenced For Eloping With Another
Mans Wife.

Bristol, Va, August 4.-The Rev.
Joe Owens, the Baptist minister, who
ran away with the wife of the Rev.
]. w. Blankenship, of Washington
county, Va, after representing that
he had come into the community to
build a new church, is now serving
time with the state convicts in the
building of stone road between this
city and Abingdon, Va. He was given
,.inety days on the chain gang afer
being brought back from West, Va.
to which state he fled with Mrs
Blankenship.
The woman with whom he eloped
with the wife of highly
respected minister of the Bap,
lis church She exposed Owens
to the authorities in West Virginia
but later repented of his act wher
her old-time fondness for the adven-
turer returned. She went to Abing'
don inquiring the cost of divorce
and stating her purposes to be di,
vorced from her husband.
Owens, it is alleged carried away
funds which he had collected for the
proposed New church, when he tool
fight with Mrs. Blankenship, leaving
his own wife and children behind, but
it is now said that it was not proven
that he had taken the money raised
for church purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
TO THE PUBLIC.

While thanking my friends for any
support they may have given me I
desire to state emphatically that when
I withdrew from the candidacy for
Lieutenant-Govemor withdrew and
did so in the intrest of Cover
nor Ellyson and I am out of the race
and in no way shape or form respon-
the active support of any
And I again appeal to my
support Governor Ellyso,
t. > ction.
Respectfully,
EX. ]. WEDDERBURN.
/, Va, August A, 1918.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
MORE FROM DAVIDSON.
Styles Average Bishop can Old Wo-
man in Pants"

7 %
! Charlottesville, Va, Aug. 4:-Rev
Charles Steele Davidson, who caused
Ia sensation a week ago by his spec,
tacuar renunication of the ministry Of
the Episcopal Church, ppublicly burn.
ling his ves.ments and prayerbook, il
being deluged with letters. The
writer's, almost without exception, he
said, approve his course. Some offer
financial aid. Invitations have come
to fin pulpits in the North, and one or
more of these may be accepted in the
near future. Mr.. Davidson said:
81 had statement to get before
1.-THE world, and l got it. The substance
5has been burning in my soul for years
What | want is body of just, open
minded, intelligent people before me
when l am telling my story in court.
"The church today is not open
minded and just. The average bishop
is an old woman in pants. He has as
much to do with the advance of
Christ's kingdom among men as Il
,bedriddul old maid who was born
blind and deaf and dumb.
"That investigating committee Sp-
pointed by Bishop Randolph did every
thing except investigate. One mem
bcr is the rector of a church in Roa-
noke, which is the recognized gate
way to society. 1t keeps the poor out
of the kingdom hereafter. The second
member was for long time the nom
,inal head of a church in Richmond,
where one woman's money was both
God and rector Of the other men,
Der, who was also chairman, all men
speak well. But the Bible does not
speak well of those of whom all men
speak WELL
"rhc committee has suggested pos
sible insanity on my part period |
would rather be insane than stupid
The Master and Apostles were in that
company, according to the authority
of contenpoaneous church men. ST.
Paul was investigated and even
thrown into Jail, but he said "Ihey
cannot prove those things, and they
never did. ~.
Il have been prosecuted for one
year by bishop and priest and t'he
money changers of the temple, and
the American people will not stand
for persecution. l want investigation
They have begged and implore me to
90 away into the darkness. am a
in the opcn-not ebhmd closed doors.
dangerous man; therefore, ! should
jump into hole and pull the hole in
too. But l demand the light
81 would not trust the decision of
any tribunal over which Bishop Ran
dolph or Bishop Tucker presided, nor
amy tribunal of their selection. But
will trust :the decision-confitent
ly-of any Virginia court. | will
trust the people and the newspapers.
"The church threw me out of job
and said, "Stay out until we are ready
to take Che matter up, and, in the
meantime, let your wife and children
stisrve as far as we are concerned
Ny salary even for May and June has
not been paid. My creditors, in justice
to me, are entitled to this informa-
ton.
81 knew that my friends would Won
der that | did what | did when did
it. My wife even wondered, for she
knew nothing of what had happened
until she saw it in the newspapers.
But she does not wonder now, and
neither docs the world, which is my
audience. For | have a message for
the world-not for a few praying
members and the world will hear
my message"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
HIIRRICANE PICTURES.

How can you explain the destruc-
tion of Wednesdays storm? Don't
try Get some of our hurricane pic
lures and show your friends, price
25c.
The Jameson Studio, 425 King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

Troop No. |, Boy Scouts of Amer
ica, will hold a business meeting TO-
night to determine whether they viii
vacatc the present meeting place and
rent headquarters elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
FIREMAN SHOT.

Fireman Coombs. Of the Southern
Railway, was mysteriously shot IN his
leg at Arrowhead last night while on
= locomotive which brought a train to
this city. His injury is not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
AUTOMOBILE
OWNERS.

The Emerson Steam Pump
Company will devote q por-
ton Of it's shop to repairing
and overhauling automo-
biles. Expert work at reas-
enable rates. Entrance on
Duke St. Phone No. .54f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

At meeting of Robert E. Lee
Camp Of Confederate Veterans in
Lee Camp hall, delegates will &c
elected to the annual state encaEp-
nlent of the Veterans of Virginia.
which will be held in Roanoke, SEP
tember II, Is and l9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
LOCAL BREYITIES.

The summer school to be conduct
ed by Conrad Johnson, principal of
the Lee street school and NJ. N. Fish
er, instructor of the Alexandria High
School, was opened this morning IN
the Lee School buifding, and will con-
tinue during the month of August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

A 6O-mile gale that lasted only
two or three minutes, during ithe pro
nress of a severe electrical storm at
Detroit, Mich. late YESTERDAY
wrought great property damage IN
all all parts Of the city. A number OF per
sons were shocked by lightning, but
co far as reported no one was killed
A large section of the roof OF the
Michigan Malleable Iron Con1panE'S
iplspt was torn off. several houses
We're moved from their foundations
!. electric wires were broken down, and
trees were snapped off or uprooted. a
half dozen or more bui'ainos were
strnrk by lightning and slightly dam
'aged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

Mrs. NJ r.. O'Sullivan and Miss
Writ left today for two weeks visit
at the Glaslyn- Chatham Hotel, Allan
tic City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

Miss Lula Smoot has returned from
Il most delightful visit to various
points situated in the mountains of
North Carolina having made her long
EST stay with her brother, Wr. ]. c,
Smoot, at his most attractive place
"The Pelican"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

The little children Of the Children's
IIcmc on Duke street, are oiferd an
other treat in the way of an outing.
The Eagles have most Hospitality in
vited them to attend in a bo''y their
excursion on next Tuessay to Mar
shall Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Believed to have become mentally
ideranged through the serious illness
Of her baby Mrs. Alice Brocan cut
the throats Of four of her children and
then slashed her own in West Phila-
delphia Saturday. The mother died
later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

Miss Nancy Slaughter, of Semi
nary Hill, is spending the month of
August at The Crag, Markham, Vir-
ginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

The number of dead as a result of
the double explosion at the East
Brotkoside colliery of he Philadelphia
end Reading Coal and Iron Company,
last Saturday, was increased to 10
yesterday, by the death at Pottsville
Of John Lorenz, mine superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

The nlany friends Of Miss Mary
Carlin will be glad to know that she
has sufficiently recovered from her re-
ccngillncss taAhave been able to leave
the Alexandria Hospital on Saturday
last. She is convAescng at the home
of Mr.. Frank Carlin in Acturus, near
Mt. Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

DR.. and Mrs. T. Marshall Jones
are enjoying visit from their broth
er. Mr. Fitzgerald Jones, of King
George. DR.. Jones has just returned
from Il delightful trip to Niagara
Falls, Toronto, and other points Of
interest on tho Canadian border.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

When their new high power tour
ing car plunged over an embankment
so feet into Mud River, east of Blue
Sulphur Springs, a summer resort
near Huntington, W. Va, yesterday
evening, Mrs. Joseph L: Cook was IA
tally hurt, her husband, a wealthy
hardware merchant, seriously injured,
and their son Russell, three years
old badly cut and bruised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Smoot are on
visit to Bass Rock. Mass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

The Catholic Church at M6renci,
near Clifton, Ari., was wrecked Sat
urday by the explosion of dynamite.
This was the second attempt to de-
struction, the first having been un-
successful. The bomb was placed un-
der the main building Father Call,
who was asleep in an apartment near
the sacristy, was thrown from his
bed, but escaped injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

After eluding policeman waiting
to arrest him on the complaint OF ms
wife, Harry c. Elliott, photographer,
35 years old, accompanied by Miss
Ellen Sibley, 35 yeas old, Sat
urday night went to point In
Nacomb's Dam Park, known as
Lovers Leap" in New York where
early Yesterday Elliott killed his com
panion and NEEDED his own llfe oE
! shooting. A note found nearby
signed by both, read: =" To whom II
NAV concern: "This is to certify that
we two, both. have agreed to die TO
gesher. We have sinned, but we both
love each other. and sooner than pant
we die together. Our wish IS that
our bodies will not be parted II
/ death"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

A party of 40 well-drcssed suffra-
petaes interrupted the morning SER
wee at St. Paups Cathedral, London,
Yesterday by chanting prayer In
behalf of Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst.
Ushers elected the women from the
edifce after a scufle, in which sew
ensa chairs were upset. The disturb
ance took place during the singing OF
the Litany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

District Attorney ManweM and a
deputy sheriff of Yubo county, Gail,
and two hop pickers were killed yes
terday and several wounded, includ-
ing two women, when a sheriff's
posse endeavored to que!l hop pick
ers' riot at bursts hop field in
Wheatland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

S. Osgood Pelf, a millionaire real
estate broker Of New York city, with
his chauffeur, were killed at Long
Beach crossing last night when their
automobile was struck by ain electric
train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

The body of Everett Sherry, the
Swear olA boy who had been missing
from his home near the Anacostla
bridge, D. c., since Friday afternoon
was found floating in the Anacostia
river yesterday afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

A dispatch from Lisbon SAYS Pres
idenT Manuel de Arriaga, who has
been i'll for several days, is suffering
from stone in the kidney. 1t is am
nounced that his heart is extremely
weak and that his condition is grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-04

Cooler weather throughout the
country, except in THE gulf and Pa
eifc coast States, during the coming
week is predicted by the weather hu-
reau. Indications are that tempera-
lures in the East will be below the
seasonal average.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-30
FORGET THE "PAST"
ACQUIRING TITLE

LONDON. Nov 29.-ConsiderabIe III
feeling has arisen over the 20. P" club
dinner 10 Gaiety girls past and present,
Miss Zena Dare. tho Hon. Mrs. Maurice
Brett and daughter -in-lnw OF Lord Esh-
er was the only titled favorite OF the
cannot well dIsconnect herself from the
stage because her sister, Phyllis. Is still
so much TO the fore upon It. Lady Vic
tor Paget miss Olive May, nee Meat
yard). the Marchloness OF Headford (Miss
Rosie Boote) and Countess Poulett (Syl-
Via Storey) had the good sense TO de-
cline the invitation In the first instance
instead of accepting and then eNcusing
themselves at the last moment.
Lady Churstop (Denlse Orme) Is under
last moment. as sho affects great pro-
priety and declined TO meet Miss Gertie
Mlllar and az a matter OF fact, neither
she nor the Countess OF Orkney Connie
Gllchrist) are at all anxious TO be re-
minded OF the former days
All the absentees sent letters or tele-
grams TO he read at the dinner, but, need
less to say. these were taken with rather
more than O grain OF salt. Lord George
Chomondeley refused to allow his wife
to attend. Lady George is an American.
She married Captain Sterling, who d.
Northland. She was for some time In
the chorus at tho Gaiety theater. but Is
now settled down QuietlS and hopes TO be
more generally received BY society some
day.
or course the present-1ay ladies' OF the
chorus Of tho Gaiety declare that the Il
tied stars Of the past are downright
snobs" not TO have attended the dinner,
but II has been pointed out 10 them by
ono OF George Edwards's lisutenRnts that
the same way II sho has the chance OF
entering the peeraEe.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-30
SPONSOR FOR BABY
IS A BIG QUESTION
London Society Is Wondering
Upon Whom Duty VIII
Devolve.
Special Cable to The Tribune.

LONDON: Nov. 29.-London society is
wond cring who will be the sponsor Tor
the daughter born 10 Lord and Lady VIC
tor Puget on November 10. Lady Paget
was the former Olive May, the Galety
girl. who married Lord Victor Paget last
January after the engagement had been
broken OF several times
Miss May is an American girl by birth.
and first entered the theatrical profession
under Charles Frohman in Chicago. She
came to London about four years ago and
rapidly rose from playing minor roles at
the Gaiety to q stellar position. Her en-
gagement 10 Lord Paget was broken of
several times owing TO her unwillineness
to marry him unless she should be re-
ceived socially by his family, which is one
Of the most prominent in England.
Lord Victor Pnget Is the direct heir OF
his brother. tho Marquis of Anglesey. 1t
was the marquis who interceded for Miss
May and Influenced the family to con-
sent TO her marriage TO Lord Paget Lord
Alexander Paget. Lord Victors mother.
was also much impressed with Miss May
after meeting her and finally consented
10 the marriage.
Lady Paget IS very beautiful and the
daughter born to her IS said 10 bear the
same features
Lord Victor Is somewhat younger than
his wife He Is "a years OF age, was edu-
Gated Ht Elton and at the Royal Military
college at Sandhurst; was In the ROYAL
Horse Guards and is now In the general
reserve OF officers. Since his marriage
he has entered u stock brokerage firm IN
Fleet street and has done we'll finan-
cially.