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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT TO GIRL
Drawn TO Motor, Child is Shocked
TO Instant Death.

South Boston, Va, Aug. 21.-Littie
Miss Louise Mcbane, the lO-ycar-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas IL.
Mebanc. was accidentally killed Tues
day night at the home Of her parents,
near Wilbournc Avenue. Mr.. Me-
banc has a workshop in he basement
of his home and on the east side of
,ne room was an electric motor, car
rving l04 volts. but the current was
turned off. The child was helping
her mother clear away the supper
dishes, replacing them in cupboard
three feet from, the motor, and III so
doing was quickly drawn backward to
the motor, and having heart trouble,
it is supposed the shock killed her.
Her 7-ycar-Old sister, Miss Estclie.
seeing the accident, tried to pull her
from the motor and was severely
shocked. Her mother, who was mold
ing her infant in her arms, at this
moment. also started to the rescue,
but in laying the infant on the ce-
mcnt floor, she found to her horror
that the entire floor was charged
She also received a shock.
Miss Maude Mcbane, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Mebane, who nap
pened to be present, tried to rescue
both Louise and Estelle, and she also
received violent shock.
The entire matter is a mystery, as
Mr.. Mebane, who is an experienced
electrician, stated that he could not
.unravel the mystery, as the current
was switched off, and even when the
current was on he and his family
had come in close contact with the
motor for the past two years, ana mao
never had any shock or trouble ~nat-
ever. In this instance, however, the
flow of current came from the ground,
and the entire floor became charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
BANkER'S WIFE A SUICIDE.
Granddaughter of Former AleNan
dria Clergyman Ends Her Life.

A dispa ch received in this office to-
day from Los Angeles, Cal, states
phat Mrs Robt. McNIann, wife of Robt.
McMann., .Jr., committed suicide at
Redondo Beach yesterday by shoot
ing herself. The deceased had been a
sufferer from dependency and her
husband h.i taken her to the beach IN
hopes her health would improve.
Mrs. McMann ARISE early yesterday
morning for the purpose of quletlng
her infant, bn: later entered an adj
Joining ro.m wi;ere her husband had
placed his revolver. She took the
weapon from beneath a pillow end
fired two sirots, one Of which penetra-
te5 her head. killing her instantly
The deceased was formerly Miss
Jeanette Walker. of Clarksville, w.
Va. She was granddaughter of the
late DR.. Walker, who near the break
inc out Of The civil war was rector
Of Chris. Church in Alexandria. he
having succeeded the late Rev. DR..
Dana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

CONTENTS UNKNOWN.
Are Believed TO Have Important Bear
ing on the Future Course of The
United States.

Washington, Aug 21.-The frs:
steps in the new program Of Presl-
dent Wilson in the Mexican situation
were taken this morning, it is be-
qiieved, when certain instructions were
wired to Mr.. Lind and Charge
;dAfaires 'Shaughnessy. 1t is not
known what these instructions were,
bu; they are believed to have an i'm
portant bearing on the future course.
lit is not believed that they instructed
Mr. Lind to recede from the position
of this country as established in the
original proposals.
Consequently, unless Huer;a comes
to terms, it is possible that the United
States will discontinue its efforts to
bring about peace, and adopting in
stead policy of nonintcrference, will
let events shape themselves until
such time as the MeXicans themselves
,Strai2hten out their troubles, or until
9 demand for assistance comes from
Mexico itself.
Although the concluding para
graphs Of the S7,000-word reply of
,the hlcXican government are still
coming over the wires of Mexico Ci,E,
enough has been received to show
THAT President Huerta has rejected
The proposals made by Prcsiden, Will
iSon for ,nt,jatiun, and that, aS far as
the reply itself shows, John Lind's
mission has failed.
There is some hope felt here in the
fact shat Lind and Huerh are contln-
uing their conferences in the Mexican
capital, and the more optimistic
amcnr the Washington officials inter
pret this to mean that the Mexican
executive, having obtained whatever
popularity he may have hoped for
among the Mexican people by his re-
Sistancc to the United States pro-
poa%lS, is now ready to modify his
reply.
At all cvcr.s. it is evident thai
president Huerta is playing for time,
:s,nd that the recent victories Of the
federal troops have encouraged him
to believe that. if he can prevent the
Unied States Government from lift
ing it's embargo against the shipment
of arms to the rebels, he can, in a
short Time, crush all organized rebel
lion against his regime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
PASTOR ELOPES WITH CHILD.
Church Will Fire Minister Who Mar
ricd li-Ycar-Old Girl.

Cumberland, Md, Aug. 2l.-Mem-
bers of the Christian Church of Elm
Grove. W. Va, have demanded the
resignation of Rev Thomas y. Cox
as pastor because he cloped to Mary
land and married 1l-ycar-old Elsie
Gamble, the daughter Of Wheeling
(W. Va.). carpenter.
According to the marriage license
records in Cumbcrland, Mr.. Cox and
the Gamble girl were married here
on July by Rev. George E. Brown,
pas or of the Bedford Street Mctho-
dist Protestant Church. When the
Elm Grove pastor secured his mar
risce license he stated that the girl
was Is and his age as %. It Is sta
ted that Cox is 80 and the girl he
married is but H. The record here
discloses that Cox gave his occupa-
ton as school teacher.
The discovery of the secret marri-
age of the minister to the child came
when the father, W. W. Gamble. chas
t;sed his daughter Tuesday. Cox IN
terfered When the father challenged
the right OF Cox To interfere he an
nounced that the child was his wife.
The official board Of the church
heard Of the admission and met I'M
imediately Cox and his young bride
left for Pittsburgh when it became
known that the formers resignation
had been demanded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
EXPOSITION COMMITTEE.
Mayor of Richmond and Governor Of
Virginia Named.

Virginia -NaHNN'
Richmond, Va, Aug. 2l-Announce-
ment was made yesterday of the Vir-
ginia members of the general commit
tee of the Anglo-American Exposi-
zion to be held in London May to Oc-
torer, 1914 as follows: Mayor Geo.
r. AinsIie, r. NJ. Darlington, presldten
of the Richmond Chamber of Com
merce; Congressman Henry Delaware
Flood, Congressman James Hay, Gov
ernor Williams Hodges Mann, Con-
pressman Andrew Jackson Montague,
and Congressman Edward Watts
Saunders. The exposition will cele-
brate the 100 years of peace between
English-speaking people. following
the signing of the treaty of Ghent IN
1914. which marked the close of the
war of 1912. The exposition is organ
lied under the auspices of the Duke
of Connaught, patron, and the Duke
of Teck as honorary president, with
a group of vice-presidents including
some of the most prominent men in
England and America. The American
general committee is made of up
we'll known men in every state, who
are in sympathy with the plan of ce-
ulenting the trade relations of the
United States and Great Britain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
CONDITIONS IN EUROPE.
SDain to Take Russia's Place in Triple
Entente And Russia Will Head
Slave Alliance.

Madrid, Aug. 21.-A mighty up
heaval of the political relations OF
the big powers of Europe is reported
to be imminent. This change In the
alignment of the great continental
world powers was brought about by
line Balkan war, and in the future
VIII probably play an important part
i'm the history Of civilization.
according to information secured
from a semi-official source, a project
is unaer constellation by which Spain
is to take RuSSa's place in the triple
alliance including some of the Slav
States. Whether Russia is to throw
her fortunes with Bulgaria, or wheth-
er she will head group of Balkan
powers. Including Sevia, Roumania,
Montenegro. and Greece, is not
known 1t is pretty certain, however
that Russia will take steps soon to
form. league with states which have
become prominent and powerful IN
the Balkan war.
With Russia out of the triple ALI,
ance Spain would still have two pow
erful allies-Great Britain ant
France.
Territorial accessions Of England
France, and SPAIN have, to some eX
tent, given them common interests.
There IS q movr,ent afoot in Pari:
to try to hold Russia in the alliance
but it is doubtful whether 1t vii
prove successful. If Russia remain
with the old alliance and Spain i
added. :he triple alliance, including
Austria, Germany, and Italy, will b
completely overshadowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

REARREST IS CERTAIN.
Lawyers VIII Keep Client Out of
Court-Escaped When he Heard
His Wife Was Going on the Stage.

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Aug. 21.-The
Thaw defense got down to business
today. With George Lauder Carne-
gle directing his lawyers, and DR..
Britton D. Evans, noted New Jersey
alienist, in charge of the medical ex-
perts who will try to prove Thaw is
sane, the decks were cleared for ac-
tion.
1t was not expected that Thaw
would appear in court. He will not
if his lawyers can help it. They will
delay as long as possible, meanwhile
preparing for any contingency. When
he does reach court he is certain
to be Immediately discharged, as his
commitment is admittedly imperfect.
His lawyers would prefer that he
be remanded as they expect his i'm
mediate arrest. But they admitted
that they were ready for any and all
moves, and there was general opti-
mistic feeling in the Thaw camp that
he would never be turned back to the
asylum authorities at Matteawan.
Local attorneys who have fami-
liarized themselves with the situation
say that Thaw can never hope to be
turned loose and permitted to stay in
Canada. But they say that they be-
lieve eventually that he will be per-
mitted to choose his own route in cons
tinuing his journey. A copy of all OF
the evidence in the case has been sent
to the Dominion authorities at Otta-
wa.
Sherbrooke, Quebec, Aug. 21-Harry
Kendall Thaw, behind the Iron bars
of a Dominion of Canada Jail, told
group of reporters that he had COM
mitted no crime and had been JUS
tilted in escaping firm the Matteawan
State Hospital Sunday morning.
Thaw added that he was agitated
by the news of the return to the stage
of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, and
that it had had much to do with his
desire to escape from prison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

a supper was served yesterday ev-
ening at Del Ray. Proceeds of the
affair will be used for the building
of st. Rita's Church, which it is pro-
posed TO erect shortly in Del Ray.
a delegation Of members of Fltz-
gerald Council. knights Of Columbus,
this city, together with many others
from here and the county were pres
ent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

The funeral of the late Charles h.
Collins, who died Monday night, took
place this afternoon from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Carrie Cook, 1l2 South
Alfred street. Services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. G. A. LuttrelI,
pastor of Trinity NJ. f. Church, and
burial was in Union cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Humphries and Valentine,
formerly with Schaffer,'
will take possession of J. R.
Towards Barber Shop, at
903 King street, Alexandra,
Va, Aug Il, 1913.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

A large crowd attended the fourth
annual picnic of the Fairfax Horse
Protective Association, held at the
farm of Charles Frinks, Fairfax
county There was music, dancing,
and other attractions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

George E. Price & Co., will have
halbut. rockfish, butterfsh, salt wa
ter tailors and trout at their stand In
market tomorrow. They also have
half barrels of family roe herring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

A new appliance to make aeroplan-
ing safe was successfully tried oua
at the aerodrome in Paris yesterday.
Aviator Pegound ascended 800 feet
in a monoplane and then Intentionally
tipped the machine over, causing it
ito fall. An automatic parachute at
tached 10 the car saved Pegoud's life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

LOST. = August 16, l 7-8
carat diamond ring, S25
reward if returned to J..
s. Simmons, sol Cameron
Street. 19 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

President Wilson has chosen Repre-
sentative Francis Burton Harrison of
New York to be Governor General of
the Philippines. His nomination was
sent to the Senate yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Harrison is member of
the Ways and Means Committee and
has played prominent part in the
two revisions of the tariff which have
been prepared by this committee in
the last three years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mrs. Florence B. Godbee, who was
shot Monday by Mrs. Edna Perkins
Godbee died Tuesday night. Mrs.
Godbee was wounded at the same
time that her husband, Walter S.
Godbee, was killed by his divorced
wife, at Millen, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

Thirty-fve workmen, caught 44O
feet underground, in section of the
Catskill aqueduct, in course Of con-
.s.ruction under Washington Heights,
near New York, when fire broke out
in the shaft house overhead last night,
were found unarmed two hours later,
when the fire was controlled. Their
chief suffering had been from lack of
air, cut off by the smoke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

The schooner Abigail Christian,
from Upper Machodoc arrived with
lumber 60 Henry X. Field & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

Miss Emily Johnson left today for
Charlestown. w. Va. where she will
visit friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

+, DR.. C. I. Fletcher, of Indianapolis,
was instantly killed in Glacier Park,
Mont, yesterday when scaling Black
foot glacier He fell 800 feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

Louis Hornblower, son of W. B.
Hornblower, lawyer ind fnancier Of
New York, shot himself Tuesday
night at Johnson City, Tenn. Horn
blower, who is 30 years old is said
to be mortally hurt. 1t is said he at
tempted suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

LOsT-DIAMOND RING-Engraved
R. c. R. and G. F., on King ST.,
between Patrick and Payne. Re-
ward if returned to 1910 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

&. Charging that William Sulzer has
been guilty of usurpation in every Of
cial act since his Impeachment; and
that, in secret visit to the Capitol
at Albany, N. Y, a few hours before
The vote was taken, he attempted un-
duly to influence votes in his favor,
will be added to the already long list
that has been prepared by the assem-
bEy board of managers, which VIII
handle the prosecution before the
High Court of Impeachment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21
A FINE TIME
PROMISED

on next Thursday, en-
the trip to Colonial
Beach, with Alexandria
Division No. l, Ancient
Order of Hibernians.
Steamer St. Johns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

"In eloping from Sacramento, Call
to Reno, New, Maury l. Diggs, for
mer State architect of California, was
guilty under the Mann white slave
act, which makes it felony to trans
port women for immoral purposes
from one State to another" This
was the verdict last night of the jury
at San Francisco that tried him.
There were six counts in the indict-
ment, and the jury found verdict of
guilty on the first four. Each count
carries a maximum penalty of five
wears and a minimum Of one year IN
a Federal penitentiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

Mystery surrounds the suicide of a
young woman whose body was discov-
cred Tuesday night in an apartment
to which she had been assigned al
beach front hotel, at Atlantic City.
Edith a. Rea, of New York City, was
the name affixed by her to the hotel
register when she applied for an
apartment at O'Clock in the after
noon, but when her effects were eX-
amined four hours later after she
had been discovered dead with bull
let wound in her right temple, not a
single clew could be found bearing
On her identity. She was apparently
:25 years old, was dressed fashionably,
and bore every evidence Of refine
ment. Three diamond rings encircled
her fingers; sh wore bracelet OF
odd design, and in her small purse
was found SIS. The woman was 5
feet inches in height, weighed about
125 pounds, had auburn hair, and was
clothed in silk shirtwaist, blue skirt
and jackea of excellent material.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-08-21

Secretary Daniels yesterday di-
rected the punishment of the sailors
of the Pacific reserve fleet who par
tic;pated in the destruction of the
property of the Industrial Workers
iof the World and Socialists in Seattle
July II and July IS, if they can be
identified though he seevrely con-
idemned the civilians who abused the
sailors and the American flag. Rear
Admiral Reynolds, however, dispatch
les say, declares the men cannot be
identified. so punishment will be i'm
practicable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIII. Miss Hampton's Story and pr. Kirby
 Again.

Miss Hampton's Story and pr. Kirby
 Again.
 Ea7 ELL, it give me quite a turn M to run onto the mention of lH that there David Armstrong k agin in this part of the country. Here he had been jilting Miss Hampton way up in Indiany and running away with another girl way down here in Tennessee. Then it struck me mebby it is jest different parts of the same story been hearing of, and Martha had got her part a little wrong.
 George I says, what did you say Miss Lucy Buckner's grandad's name wasp
 +fKunneI Hampton-des de same as my Miss Lucy befoh she done ma'hied Marse Willyum.''
 That made me sure of it. It was the same woman She had run away with David Armstrong from this here same neighborhood. Then after he got her up north he had left her-or her left him. And then she wasn't Miss Buck ner no longer, and she was mad and wouldn't call herself Mrs. Armstrong. So she moved away from where any one was liable to trace her to and took her mothers maiden name, Hampton. Gs4-b Conttnued.l
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07

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 There is nothing that teaches more than experience. Therefore, such let ters from girls who have suffered and were restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound should be lesson to others. The same remedy is within reach of all.
 If yOu want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Go. Conf. dentiaI) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by 8 woman and held in strict confidence
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07
-P A T MT g.

a. M. WOOSTER, Attorney-at-Law Late Examiner U. s. Patent Office d115 MAIN ST., SECURITY BLDG,
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Send Postal for Booklet on Patenta
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07

fcult to secure g. tract of even 1000 acres. The tract upon which these experiments have been conducted COW CTS hfty-seven square miles. That it will easily support a colony of 400 farmers and their families has been clearly demonstrated by the expert ments conducted by the Industrial Bureau of the railroads, and at no dis tant day the result should be a thrfv- ing agricultural population establish ed in a region until recently almost primeva1 in it's character.
 Whats de matter wfd Jimmy?'
 LAW, he feels disgraced for Iife.''
 ttHows dat?s'
 His mudder come out yesterday and took him home right off second base" Kansas City Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07
HELP FOR
 WORKING GIRLS
Two Girls Tell Story of Their Illness and How They
 Found Relief.

New Orleans, La.-ttI take pleasure
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07

some in de settlement. Foh de day befoh de weddin' was gwine ter be she ups an she runs off wid a Yankee frien' of her brother, Kunnel Tom Buckner. An I'se spec Kunnel Tom an Marse Prent dcMakin would O settle him if dey evah had O cotched him-dat dar David Ahmstrong!''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07
gTEAMRoArs
LINE TO
 NEW YORK

BRIDGEPORT LINE TO
 NEW YORK
 FARE 50 GENTS
 STEAMER BRIDGEPORT leave Bridgeport, Fairfield Avenue Wharf week days, at 8 A. M. Returning, leave New York, week days, Pier 27, B. R., P. M.: foot of East 22d Street. 3:30 P. M.
 STEAMER NAUGATUCK leave Bridgeport Pequonnock Wharf foot of Union Street, daily, except Saturday, at 12 night. Returning, leave New York, Pier 27, B. R., daily, except Sun days.11 AM. Due Bridgeport 3.20 PM
 Excursions to New York STEAMER BRIDGEPORT will make excursions to New York Sundays until Sept 7th, inclusive; also July and Labor Day, leaving Fairfield Ave. Wharf at g A. M. Returning, leave New York, Pier 27, $500 P. M.; Pier 70, 5:30 P. M. Fare for Round Trip. .$1 .00 Children .......... 5Oc Tickets good only for date sold. Music by the Wheeler & Wilson Or chestra-
 l.. B. NICKERsON. Agt. The New England Steamship Company
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07

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 only Is years old and work in 8 tobacco ia c tory. I have been 8 very sick girl but I have improved wonderfully sin c @ t akin g Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound and
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07

ard. and Lieutenant C. P. Huff, ord nance officer: The United States navy ranks very high in gunnery. Indeed many of it's gunners are considered the best in the world. In the. long range day firing the cruiser Maryland leads, with the Rhode Island, Virginia, New Hampshire and Michigan standing next in the order named.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-06-07

Washington, June 5.-It is likely
 that the battleship Idaho will carry off the trophy for gunnery in this years competition between the sea fighters of the United States navy. She leads at present in a general average for all forms of practice. She is com manded by Captain William L. How
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-02-28

bers of the legislature in behalf CT
the bill This proposed statute re-
quires the railroads to fence their
right-of-way, and II an animal is killed
on an unfenccd portion that fact will
be prima facic evidence that the com
pany has not complied with the law.
The Colorado Stock Growers asso-
citation at the closing session of its
annual convention adopted resolutions
against the proposed leasing OF the
public lands and opposing bills now
pending in Congress looking to the
withdrawal from entry OF the public
domain.
Officers of the association for the
following year were elected as follows:
President Frank D. SQuicr. Rifle. re-
elected; vice president, s. p. Sloss;
secretary. Frederick P. Johnson, Dem
yer. reelected; treasurer. Jose p.
Adams, Denver.