Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-01
TELEGKApHlC BREVITlES.

John B. Snyder, prominent repub-
icsn politician OF Reading, Pa, was
found dead in bed this morning, having
expired OF heart disease during the
night.
Three thousand Spanish immigrants
arrived in Havana yesterday. Cuban
politicians Will make strenuous efforts
to prevent the importation OF American
negroes to work on the new railways.
Ninety four cases OF fever are reported
today.
There was a large and angry crowd
around the Jail 10 Paterson, N. j., IN
which the men charged with the muir
Ter oil Jennie Boscheiter are confined
and many threats against the prisoners
we're heard. No overt act was COM
aitteed, however.
While communion services were 10
progress al s.. Edwards Catholic
Church in Shamokin, Pa, today, Mrs
William Foley became insane and rls-
i0g addressed the congregation. She
vas removed by ushers. Alter being
expelled from the church she went to
the Polish Church and Created like
disturbance. Officers removed her.
While on the way TO the police station
she bit an officers hand and was finally
removed to the asylum, at DInvIlle.
James K. Mcclure, chairman OF the
New York democratic State executive
committee today issued a statement ad-
vising ali who are invited TO do go. to
march in the great trust and imperial
site parade in New York tomorrow,
saying it is we'll known, that many
men will be prosecuted hereafter for
refusing to march at the command Of
Hanna and his New York agents. The
paper concludes: "March for McKin-
ley, and vote for Bryan. March for the
rusls and smash them in the secret
ballot box.'
The matter Of prosecuting John K. Cowen,
President of the B. & o. K. Z for intimids
ZION OF voters, has been discussed by demc-
cratic leaders in Baltimore, and some acton
msy be taken. Mr. Cowen had special trains
last week TO bring B. & o employees to the
eity to attend Sound money" meeting, over
which no presided. similar instructions
have been sent 10 employees to attend an
other meeting Saturday night Mr.. Cow
on has also made threats Of cancelllng
orders for cars if Bryan is elected
1t WAS reported in New York that Gov. Stone,
in charge Of the national campaign in the
asst for the democrats. had requested the
chairman OF the Maryland democratic State
committee TO bring proceedings, II possible
against Mr.. Cowen for alleged coercion. Chair
man Vandiver this morning said: Action
against Mr. Cowen will be taken later on"
Harry Whitman, aged 10. was one Of big
crowd of boys following tie carriage OF the
Bryan party in Cincinnati last night. Eager
to see bryan, the boy attempted to cross the
street In front of ecsrrisge Immediately be
hind that in which Col. Bryan was seated.
He slipped and iell, the wheels of the car
risge passing over his body. His injuries
may prove fatal
A child wife, Eta Lay Hill, yesterday
askod the court at Vincsnnes, Ind. TO die
solve her marriage with Franklin Hill. The
plaintiff is but IA years old and is exceeding
y small and immature for her age. The
husband is but 20 years old The couple
lived together only three days.
A large number OF applications have been
made by republican clubs for dates when
they may call upon President Mckinley At
Canton, o., snd shake hands on the front
porch. Every club has been turned down.