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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
Col. Roosevelt.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y, Sept. 2S-The
town is decorated this mornipgin honor
of Col. Roosevet's nomination for the
governorship The Colonel himself
was busy to-day with huge pile of tel
egrams bringing CALCULATIONS from
all parts Of the country and from all
conditions of men. One among them
read: II told you so. Joseph Wheel
err"
Col. Roosevelt had little to say concerning
his nomination. He expressed himself Ell.
tirely pleased with the platform and regard
ID it very strong one. The plank, he said,
which interested him most was that on for
sign policy. When asked as to his campaign
plans the colonel replied that he mad none
yet. He said he had been asked already to
open the campaign liz Ohio aud Illinois. but
that all arrangements would be in the hands
of his managers. Col. Roosevelt will go 10
New York tomorrow to establish his head
quarters
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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
New York Democrats.

SYRACUSE, y. Y. Sept. 2S.-Not one
of the delegates to the democratic State
convention can gives slate and guaran-
tee that it will not be broken all to
pieces 10 FIVE minutes. Richard Croker
said that the republicans had split their
party by refusing to renominate Black,
and at the same time by reuomiuating
Lieutenant Governor Woodruff they
would have to shoulder all the acts OF
the Black administration. Mr.. Hill
and Mr.. Croker have shaken hands and
agreed to forget their personal quarrels
until the campaign is ended. Murphy.
Hill and Croker are now in accord and
they will probably agree on candidate
for governor some time to-day. There
is a general impression that former
Judge Earl, of the Court of Appeals, is
to be the candidate, and there is pos
siblity that Justice Herrick will be the
man, though Mayor Van Wyck is not
out of the running. Any alate agreed
on By Murphy, Hill and Croker can be
put through the convention with
rush.
The platform is devoted entirely to
State issues. The silver men held
mass meeting here last night and they
have q silver plank ready to offer in
the convention in the form OF q resolu-
ton. The leaders ofthe silver men say
that if the convention ignores the
Chicago platform, they will certainly
put a third ticket in the field and elect
delegates to the next national conven-
ton. The convention is to sit two
days, possibly longer.
The convention was called to order
at 1880 by Chairman Danforth of the
State committee. TIE house was fill
ed to overlooking. Tammany's we'll
known leaders received the usual
amount of notice. Assemolyman Geo.
W. Palmer, the temporary chairman,
on assuming the chair, made an ad
dress.
A delegate from Monroe county Of
fered free silver resolution and de
manded that it be read at once. The
chairman ordered the resolution refer
red to the committee on resolutions
when appointed. The usual commit.
tees were announced, which ended the
work of preliminary organization, and
at 1:30 o'clock the convention adjourn
ed until II o'clock tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
VIRGINIA EPwoRTH LEAGUERs

The Virginia Epworth League conference,
which had been in session in Lynchburg
since Monday, adjourned yesterday. The
following officers were elected: Rev. W. B.
Beauchcsmp, president, Richmond; o. D.
Bachelor, first vice president, Buena Vista
Rev. Ernest Stevens. second vice president,
Culpeper; james B. Gregory, treasurer,
Lynchburg and W. Reginald Walker, secrt :
tary. Richmond. Rev. w. C. Garden, OF Big
Stone Gap, was chosen district chairman, vice
T. s. Hamilton, resigned, aud Rev. E. A.
Thugart was put in the place Of Rev. g. l..
French, resigned
committee, composed of the president,
secretary and treasurer, was appointed to ad.
vertise the indianapolis conference Of 1899
and to secure lsJge delegations for the leagues
IN the State The discussion of plans for the
exension of league work in the Stste occu-
pied most of the time of the conference
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

The newly erected Hotel Monticello
opened for business in Norfolk yester-
day, under the management OF Sylvanus
Stokes, Of the Eutaw House, Baltimore.
Citizens of Woodstock banqueted
Company a, Second Virginia regiment,
yesterday, which has returned home
from Camp Cuba Libre. Col. Baker
was present and made speech.
City Sergeant Redmon, of Winches-
ter, has seized upon toe effects OF the
Winchester Leader, including the
press, type, etc., for the non-paymeDt
OF rent. The paper has suspended pub
| LEGATION.
Mrs. Mamie Musgrove has instituted
suit in the Circuit Court of Amherst
againsttheSouthern Railwayfor SO, 900,
claiming that she was thrown down
while attempting to board q passenger
train, and so severely injured that she
has never recovered.
By direction OF the acting Secretary
OF War, so much OF the order as d.
reefs First-Lieutenant David Price,
First Artillery (major Third Virginia
regiment), to report for examination
for promotion to the president o. the
examing board, convened at Camp Al
ger, is revoked.
Miss Ada Sumau, q handsome and
accomplished young woman, OF Rich
mond, attempted suicide Monday night
with laudanum. She was engaged to
an officer OF the Second regiment, just
back from Jacksonville. Sunday night
they quarreled, and she resorted to the
drug. She took an overdose of the
laudanum, and this probably saved her
life. She is recovering.
Turner Ashby Camp, Confederate
Veterans, of Winchester, has accepted
an invitation from the One Hundred
and Fourteenth New York Volunteer
Association to attend the unwilling OF
the monument erdcted TO the memory
of the soldiers OF that regiment who
fell in the battles around Winchester
and whose remains are inferred in the
National Cemetery at that city.
Governor Tyler issued writs Of cleo
ton yesterday, TO fill three vacancies in
luc ctdLc Seudlc anu Ouc III tIC 4OucC'
;. Houston Letcher. Of Lexington, and
John E. Mason, OF King George county
we're elected judges, and DR.. James w
Southall, superintendent of public in,
struction. The vacancy in the House is
caused by the election of G. G. kizer,
chief OF police of Norfolk. The cleo
tons will take place on the day for the
election of Congressman.
About o'clock yesterday morning
the general merchandise store OF Chas.
:. Haynie, at Lancaster Court House,
was consumed by fire with the entire
J contents of the building. The post
Office was kept in room separate from
the store, and about $50 in money be-
longing to the government, and the en-
tire postoffice effects were destroyed.
1t is believed by Mr. Haynie that bis
store was robbed and then fired, as the
back windows, which had not been
open for years, were found open when
be reached the scene. His stock OF
| goods was insured for $1,000.
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ing that now" as it true that Gen.
Sanger has an ideal camp at l4ezing-
ton ?'' HE has fine camp. Reports,
greatly exaggerated, have been circu
lated concerning matters at that camp
Bishop W. ". Arnett, of Wilberforce.
Ohio, Bishop A. Grant of Philadel-
phia, and DR.. NJ. NJ. Moore, of Florida,
all negroes, visited the President to-
day, and urged the appointment OF
another of their race, Joseph B. Lee.
customs collector at the port of 81.
Johns, Florida, as collector Of internal
reyenue for the district of Florida.
Gov. Holcomb of Nebraska will de-
eide whether the Third Nebraska,
Colonel Bryan's regiment, now encamp-
ed at Jacksonville. or the First Nebras.
ka, at Manila, shall be mustered out OF
the service. The question has been re.
ferred to him by the administration.
Nebraska has in the service
about 600 men more than its
quota. To muster cut one bat
talon, would still leave surplus
of NebIsskans in the service and TO muster
| out two battalions would leave the State with
less than its quota. The war department
considered il desirable to handle the matter
! by regiments. Then the matter was referred
! to Governor Holcomb and he will chose be-
| tween The First and Third regiments. The
general impression here is that ne will muster
| out Col. Brysn's command.
J A mail bag from Admiral Dewey, which
! reached the department this morning, con-
tanned two Spanish flags. One, a large en-
! sign, was labeled Official flag Of Manila.
Hauled down August 13, 1898, after the sur.
render of the city to the combined naval aud
military forces OF the United States The
other was smaller flag and was labeled ;
| Flag OF Spanish armed transport Cebn, cap
tured at Manila August 10, $685."
| Col. William Jennings Bryan is rapidly
improving, but kept his bed again to-day.
Mrs. Bryan, for whom he telegraphed, will
| arrive here to-morroW afternoon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPT. IS 1855

1.-THE condition OF the police force
of this city besuch as narrated by Com
missioner Price, as reported IN yesteF'
day evenings Gazette-and most pee
pie familiar with the city's police mat
tiers say itis-the sooner the present ex-
pensive and triple headed police force
be abolished, and the old, single head
ed, cheap system of cOnstables and q
night watch be substituted for it, the
better. To be effective, q police force
must be SIS thoroughly disciplined as q
military organization, and, certainly et-
fectiveness is the last thing that can be
reasonably expected in such force If
the members thereof pay neither re-
spect nor obedience to their superior
officers,
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CUBAN AFFAIRS

At an Informal conference in ssr....
de Cuba on Monday between Co.
Garcia and Lawton the situation .
carefully discussed. Garcia ;6.,-,15
Lawton that there was trenspdor.,
strong feeling among Cubaus re,s,5.,5
the intentions of the America. ", ~
solution save independence w5g-d w.
accepted by them and any o,be- -. o7
posal would bring serious troub.zs-s;; ~ !.
probable conflict between the -. Z
States and the Cubans. -''sl
The system OF civil governne,. H..
Santiago established by Genera W.. ~.
is practically complete and n ,o o.I
working order. Major McCle.-y 75 w.
merly attorney-geDeral Of Tea. s, ~
Spanish scholar, has been s5,o'~ -. =
Mayor of the city and the >9sr - =.
6cials are giving place to Cu5ao. en-
Wood says be does not know ID. c.r-
bllities OF the men taking c,Tc- ~.
are chosen by committee Of at,v 7-S-.
inent Cubans, whom he be!ey.- ~
honest and conscientious. IT, H..
Department has arranged to ,=s5 ,a o.
900 men, cavalry and Infantry. ~ CO.
within the next sixty dsys.
1t is said 10 be Genera N.e.- ;5..
that there is no necessity Of 10
governor in Cuba, but that tue -.-l5
States troops De distributed 49,
sections. with headquarters .. Hsgs.s
Puerto Principe, aud Santiago r.,.'.
plan is carried out, NJ G5- Val
by virtue of his seniority. sill c.~
mand all the troops 10 the island s-i
bis headquarters will be a. Hsrse.
Gen. Lee, it is said, vii. Command %.
Puerto Principe. and Gen. I.W.5r :.
Santiago, where he row Is.
1t is further intended TIA. tn csv.l
~ be scattered at different p9.r'. 6r,
under the command OF Gen. W ae---
1t is likely that the FIR i.y..,o-
under General Wade, wi, leave ssor.
October 20, and the Second e.y.9-
under Gen. Lee, aoou. the middle or
November.
In anticipation of the movement ..a
quartermaster's department s--as-.
ing to have trarsporta fon il g5us.-.a
readiness for the troops. TIE Nom
is at Cramps and the Mohsws Is at IA.
Bath Iron Works undergoing g.,-.s.
tons and repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
DEATH OF MRS. SCOTT.

The many friends of Lewis Gilling-
ham aud family, especially those who
have known his wife's aged mother,
Esther Scott, will sympatbize with
them in their bereavement by the lat
ter's death on the 22d inst. at $50 p.
NJ, in her S7th year, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. ]. G. Elliott, in Green
vile, Ohio, where she had made her
home for some years. In December
last Mrs. Scott slipped on the ice on
stone doorstep and broke her thigh.
She suffered intensely at the time and
her friends thought she could not re.
cover. Mrs. Gillingham was then with
her for several weeks. At the time OF
the accident, however, she was in ex-
cellent health, and the fracture united
perfectly, but she had never since been
able to walk. The long suffering and
confinement greatly reduced her
strength, though most of the time her
health had otherwise been nearly normal.
She was quite an active woman up to the
time of the accident, and retained her re-.
markably bright intellect to the last. She
had retentive memory and great faculty
for entertaining old and young. For many
years she was clerk of the Indiana yearly
meeting OF Friends and always took an active
interest in the affairs of the meetings Her
remains Were inferred on the 25th instant in
the burying ground OF Westfeld Friends
Meeting, Ohio. Lewis Gillingham and wife
were prevented from attending the funeral
by some delay in receiving the telegram an
nouncing the death.
Accotink, Va, Sept. 81, 1898.
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GhinS For Manila.

New YORK, Sept. rs The battleship
Oregon dropped down to Tompkins-
vile from the navy yard this morning,
where she will await the battleship
Iowa, which was not quite ready this
morning for the long trip to Manila.
The big ships may get away to-day, tut
it is more than likely that the start will
be delayed until to morrow morning.
The trip to join Dewey will be a memoir
able one. The cruise is one of 5000
knots and it is expected the ships will
make it in sixty days. Four golfers, a
supply ship and distill;ng steamer
will accompany the Iowa and Oregon to
Menila.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
Mrs. Guilford EIudcs the Police.

LONDON, Sept. ga woman sup
posed to be DR.. Nancy Guilford, OF
Bridgeport, Conn, arrived at Liver
pool on board the steamer Vancouver
from Montreal yesterday morning.
She was second-class passenger and
registered as Mrs. Wilbur. Though
the police were on the lookout for Mrs.
Guilford, the woman was not arrested
because of insufficient proof of her
identity. She at once took train for
London, being shade we'd by two detec-
tiyes, but evidently eluded the officers
who were shadowing her, az Scotland
Yard men were making Inquiries for
her last night at the hotels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28

PROGRAMME OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
The Knights Templar triennial coD'
clave committee on entertainment has
completed its list of speakers for the
grand encampment banquet at Du-
quesne Garden, Pittsburg, Wednesday
night, October y. The names of the
Sir Knights chosen and the toasts to
which they will respond are as follows:
'Our country" Sir William McKin.
ley.
"Our Absent Fraters," Right Emf
iuent Sir Reuben e. Lloyd, of San
Francisco.
"Templerism in the Twentieth Cen
tury," Sir Irwin P. Wagner.
1.-THE Grand Encampment,n Grand
Master Warren Larue Thomas.
THE Cross" Sir James l. Buchanan,
OF Pittsburg.
sour Ladies'" Eminent Sir Daniel h.
Hastings.
Thomas J. Shyrock, Grand Com
mander of Maryland, will be toast mas
ter.
President Mckinley may not find it
possible to remain in Pittsburg for the
banquet. he is expected to arrive
Tuesday morning, October II, in time
to review the parade and will probably
leave for the West Tuesday night. TIE
committee have not given up the hope
of bearing the war President speak at
the banquet, however. Every effort
will be made to hold him in Pittsburg
till Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28

COLONEL ROOSEVELT, the republican
candidate for Governor of New York
boasts that he did as much as any one
else to bring on the Spanish war, OF
course, including Senators Thurston
and Proctor, General Fitzhugh Lee
and the yellow journals. If what he
says be true. he is unquestionably emit
tied to the reward for the totally ul-
necessary expenditure OF the thousands
of American lives and the hundreds Of
millions Of American money during that
war, and if the majority Of the voters
of New York be right thinking and
right acting men he will receive it in
full measure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
Scrap Between Corbett and Mccoy.

Scrap Between Corbett and Mccoy.
NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-Jim Corbett
and Kid Mccoy, the heavy weight pu-
gilists, came to blows in the Gilsey
House this afternoon, where they had
met presumably to talk over the fight
which they were scheduled to engage in
at Buffalo on October 18th. They had
been talking for only few minutes,
when their voices were raised
to high pitch and it was
not long before blow was
struck. Then themsn went at it hammer
and tougs. 1t was swing and punch
whenever the chance to land presented
itself, but the men were go close together
that neither could move his arms with
any freedom. The affair was only
ended when Mccoy was dragged out Of
the hotel by friends. Neither man was
seriously hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28

THE New York State republican con-
vention yesterday declared that the
Spanish war was mot undertaken for
conquest, but for the sacred cause o!
humanity" Why, of course it was.
The conquest of Cuba, Porto Rico, and
the Philippine Islands makes it plain
that the war was not undertaken for
conquest, and the robbery, arson, out
rage, starvation, murder and other hor-
rors instigated and promoted by the
war, is conclusive proof of the fact that
it was prosecuted solely in the sacred
cause of humanity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
Fatal Train Collision.

HALIFAX, n. s., Sept. 2S.-A dis
patch from Stellarton says special
from Tattamsgouche collided with a
coal train at point between Westville
and Stellsrton. Five persons were
killed, two passengers were seriously
and number slightly injured. The ac-
cident was caused by misunderstood
ing of orders. The special was an ex-
cursion train OF seven cars crow ded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28

The New York republican State
convention yesterday declared that
under republican rule capital has been
encouraged to seek employment, and
high rates of labor wages been main
tanned. 1t is sincerely hoped that such
may be the case in New York, but that
it is not in Virginia. or in any other
State from which reliable intelligence
is received, is, unfortunately, too plain
TO require mention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
officer:

The New York Herald says line
number OF colored women who have re-
Gently turned bighway robbers mas
grown so large that it is almost unsafe
to pass at night through certain parts OF
this city where they congregate.
Well. New York is the very place IN
which negro female highway robbers
should congregate and practice their
vocation. The natural characteristics
of the negro race are always developed
when the restrictions imposed by white
people are removed, and that condition
is as easily reached in the Sums OF New
York as in darkest Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
KNIGHTS Te.nplar ConsIave.

On account of the Knights Templar Trien-
NAL Conclave to be held at Pittsburg, Pa !.
October 1910 Il, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell excursion tickets from
stations on its lire to Pittsourg and return al
the rate Of single fare for the round trip
Tickets will be sold October s to -, good 10
return until October j. inclusive. The re-
turn limit OF tickets from Harrisburg and
points east thereof can be extended to Octo-
Der 81 upon depositing same on October 5
to II with the joint agent at Pittsburs and
the payment Of fifty cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
BREACH OF PROMIsE CA,I

In the breach Of promise sui. n.
Gertrude Coleman, Of Caroli1e col-g
against Mr.. R NJ. Sanders, Of L4lcas.e
DR.. s. W. Lewis testified westerns
that it was his opinion from THE SYM
toms described by the deferd-l qal
stefan, that DIR. Sanders Wa lt-'r
from a stone in the bladder. -l. be d.
not regard it a sufficient ground 70
postponement OF marriage
DR.. L. G.. Mitchell testified TIA. i'-
the symptoms described ny Mr. 80
ders' physician that if he rad been u.s.
ed the question on the i-l t.. Ar-
whether be would have adv ai'ae DE-
PENDANT not to marry. he did 30, Ia
that he would have been lst1el j.
giving him any such advice.
DR.. W. J. Newbill wss recalled 5y u;
plaintiff. He admitted thai wls. ];
had said Mr.. Sanders was 10 20 c1l.i,
ton to get married, either on me /"
April or now, yet last Fridsy before :;
had testified be had had a c5ayer's..-
with the young lady and Der mo.-a'
entirely upon his OWE resp, .o..H!', :
which he had recommended h-r 20 -1
~ the defendant at once, auc ae oe.sl
ed the defendant would have m''."
her.
Ifanything had come Of Bis elo'a
all the facts as to Mr.. Sauder7 co--
ton would have. OF course, been c-
municated to her before she Tol!d ID
been expected 10 act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
Believed to Be a Swindler.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Sept. Is
The authorities at Marietta are firmly
convinced that Hans Hunt Capers, the
man who married Agnes Perry, OF
Philadelphia, at Marietta, and wbo'
with his bride, created such sen,
sation there by their style and
lavish expenditures, and who Was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28
Discovered by a 49,.

Another great discovery as' 4,
made, and that too, By q .als ,' d.
country. "Disease fastened ~ -.-
upon her and for seven yea H.,
stood its severest tests, ol' l'' !.
ocgans we're undermine 'l' mo.
seemed imminent. For three ..- ID. 4
she coughed necessarily, ana ''l ~
sleep. She finally diseoyeFe.' . d ID
recovery, by purchasing OF u 80 , {
of DR.. Kings New Discover! ~ ,r.5
sumption, and was so mueo -I.p.
taking first dose, that she
night: and with two bottle ~ ]
absolutely cured. Her nam r.
Luther Lutz.' Thus wrl'e- " r-s.
nick & Co , OF Shelby, y. Z /.
ties free at E. L. Allen : apl j. R-.g
heater & Sons Drug store u!
size so cents and 81. Ever!
guaranteed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-28

REV. CHARLES WHITE> CASE
The Parkersburg, Wes. w. po..
bytery convened for its anna. session
last night at Kingwood. TIE ,rac.
pal business before the BODY taken
up, will be trial OF Rev. Cbare- Waite
OF Morgantown, lately pss.o- Of tie
church at Clafksburg, on the charge.
preferred against him n Ms connection
with the suicide last sprir. o Vi.
Minnie Holmes, the orgsu.-- o. b.,
church, who threw herse. overheard
from one of the packet steam boats p.y.
ing between Morga1town and Pnt.bg!c
Shortly sfteIwaTd it was esia.. ia. ae
had been with her in Pi,tsag1. -. 1..y..
where they registered as ,.s1 q, {.
this, taken in connection Wa e ,-ls.
facts, caused q severence y ;ae .s. .7---- q
his relations with the church. sad ,t
now in prospect. lt is possi0 --.- ,.e '-.s.
will not OCCUR at this session. as .. rat,a
ministers are present, aud ]. -1-ie. ,.4,
there be full attendance 7 deer sswI
endeavor TO show thst Nj " s-t
psny with Miss Holmes FOR -e ...a t.s.
when he married another yong r., 30 ..e
followed him up more pers.stelI.y -1 e.--.
Mr.. White confesses that he .ud " s., Z s
spent two day in g hotel 8; Mex .sl-,. .-.
der the registration Of man AID .1. Be
stoutly denies that ST any time I'D sa
criminal relations with her He say sex,
8 night in her room, he sleeping on ~ %
the floor. and did this only after .,a.l-,-'
opportunities on her psrt sud tea.:l. C-.f
treaties, and then because ne ;1 b,
mentally unbalanced and feared b!
consequences if she we're left alone be .e
clares that at no time during their a1..-
did he ever have improper relations e,- -s,
but admits that he did many t'
things, OF which he now heartily rel az.