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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

RUSSELL SAGE yesterday gave an
outing to fifteen hundred poor children
of Poughkeepsie, \. y. No matter
what structures have been, may be now
or shall in the iuture be cast upon this
aged millionaire by those who pro! ably
envy him his wealth, his action in this
instance was cOmmendable and mani
tested more wisdom in meeting a present
want than that of those who show their
philanthrOphy in bricks and mortar in
the shape Of libraries and other institu-
lions which afford no nutrition to the
poor, as they cannot exist on feeding
the intellect We are told that only the
good we have done in life will shine out
in the world to cOme-that the ar
rearage account will be obliterated. If
other men with millions at their com.
mand would consider the poor their
muniicence would not be lost, as We
are told the gift Of a cup of cold water
will in no wise lose its reward. Be
sides the present generation would bless
the donors much more than the cod
mlrble destined to perpetuate their
memories.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

IT Is reported that during the COM
ing campaign in Delaware the strength
of the administration and the party in
general will be thrown to the Addicks
faction, and every effort made to secure
the election of republican Legislature
which shall be favorable to the selection
of Addicks and oneof his followers as the
States representatives in the upper
b anch of Congress. The Addicks Is
known as the corrupt wing Of the re-
publican party in Delaware, and though
that party has won in that State for
some years past it declined to go so far
as to send Addicks to the L. 5. Senate.
Mr. Roosevelt poses as an advocate OF
honest elections and clean politics, yet,
if current reports be true, he sides against
Mr.. Dupont, who wishes to bring about
such conditions in Delaware, and favOrs
the election of Mr. Addicks, notorious
political manipulation and trickster
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. John F. Fairfax and Miss Kate
Amber, were married at Fairfax, on the
18th inst.
Mrs. Mary VI. Newton died Wednes-
dav at the home of her son-in-law, Mr..
f. f. Thompson, in Leesburg, aged 80
years. She was one of the Oldest resi-
dents of Loudoun county.
Miss Rose Goldsmith, daughter of Mr..
b. Goldsmith, died at Fredericksburg
yesterday after a brief illness of rheuma-
t:sm of the heart, aged twenty-one years.
The remains will be taken to Baltimore.
Miss Ida Tolson, while riding near her
home, "Chatterton," King George
county, was Knocked from her horse by
a limb of tree and seriously hurt yes
terday. She was found lying by the
roadside and taken home in a buggy.
She will probably be taken to Washing
ton for treatment.
Prof. Ormond Stone ofthe University
of Virginia has been appointed to the
executive committee of the Carnegie
Institution, as an advisor in relation TO
original research in mathematics. There
are three advisors, the other two being
Prof. Moore of the University of Chicago
and Prof Morley of Johns Hopkins.
A horse belonging to farmer from
Stafford went mad in a wagon yard in
Fredericksburg Yesterday and rushing
iiercely at everything near with open
mouth, finally fell and died in violent
spasm. a mad dog was recently in the
section where the farmer resides, and is
supposed to have bitten the horse. DIR.
Webb, veterinary surgeon, was bitten in
trying to control the horse. The head
of the horse was sent to Richmond for
examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
INJURED BY EXPLOSION.

Washington, Ind, Aug. 15.-Frank
Hayes was almost instantly killed and
Edward Preston and Charles Lucas re-
ceived frightful injuries in the Blackburn
coal mine, south of this city, by the
explosion of charge of powder last
night. The men ignited several fuses
and had run out of harms way. One
of the charges failed to explode and
while they were in the act of inserting a
new fuse the powder exploded. Hayes
was buried beneath tons of coal and died
soon after being dug out. Preston and
Lucas are still alive with little hope for
their recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

The NEWSPAPERS this morning have
accounts Of two personal encounters be-
tween political rivals on the stump in
Southern States yerterday. One occurred
between candidates for Governor of Al
kansas and the other in South Carolina
between contestants for seat in the
United States Senate. The latter took
place in the same town in which a sim
liar scene was enacted recently between
a United State Senator and a political
rival. 1t is a sad commentary on present
conditions when rival candidates for in
significant positions fight on the sward in
front of county court houses, but when
men-supposed TO be representatives of
the law and order ofaState-who are aspir-
ing for the highest position in the gift of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
MR.. SCHWAB TO RETIRE.

New York, Aug. 15-Wall street was
startled this morning by Il report that
Chas. NJ Schwab, President of the
billion dollar steel corporation, is
shortly to retire from that position. The
report could not be confirmed at official
quarters, but it was stated that if he did
retire it will be on account of the condi-
ton of his health While it was stated
that the question ola possible successor
has never been considered, his retirement
would have no effect whatever upon the
steel corporation, as there are several
members of the board of directors who
would be available for the position of
President. The reports had it that Mr..
Schwab's retirement would be considered
next week, when j. p Morgan will be
first vice president might be his successor
here, and that jane Gayley, the present
The Stock Ticker this afternoon says it can
state on the highest official authority that the
reported retirement of Mr.. Schwab from the
presidency Of the L. 5. Steel Corporation is
unfOunded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
GERMANY UNCONCERNED.

Berlin, Aug. 15-It is announced that
the German troops in South American
waters will go ashore at Venezuela only
in case German life or the German flag
are in danger. 1t is stated by many
politicians that Germany would not
object if the United States should send
an * edition to restore order in
Venezula. even to annex that country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
MR.. AND MRS. FAIR KILLED.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fair, Ameri-
cans, who were related to Mrs. w. X.
Vanderbilt, jr., Miss Virginia Fair,
were returning to Paris from Trouvillo
yesterday, when their automobile
swerved and crashed into tree fifteen
miles from Evreaux. Both were killed
The chauffeur became insane as con-
sequence of the shock. =
Mr. and Mrs. Fair had been staying
at Trouville during racing week. They
had very fast forty power
automobile, which attracted consider
able attention, and with which they
were highly pleased. Mr.. Fair had
been from Trouville to Paris and back
again in one day on the machine
The accident occurred at the village
of st. Aguilon. Mr.. Fair himself was
driving his automobile at a high rate of
speed when one Of the pneumatic ties
burst. The machine swervcd, collided
with tree with Il terrible crash and was
overturned. Mr.. and Mrs. Fair were
killed outright and their chauffeur was
badly injured.
The accident occurred at 2:30 o clock
in the afternoon, and almost in front of
the Chateau Buisson du Mai. The wife
of the gatc-kceper of the chateau was the
only witness of the disaster She says
she noticed big automobile coming
along the road at a tremendous pace
Suddenly something happened and the
heavy machine slid sideways from the
right to the left side of the road for about
sixty yards. 1t then dashed up an en-
bankment, turned complete somersault,
and crashed into big elm tree in front
of the gate Of the chateau. The auto
mobile was completely wrecked, the
front axle was broken, and other parts of
the machine were smashed, including
the steering gear.
When the automobile turned over, the
wife of the gate-keeper says she saw Mr..
and Mrs. Fair thrown high in the air
and fall with heavy thud to the ground. |
The chauffeur, who was sitting behind |
the Fairs, was preciptated into ditch.
He staggered to his feet, calling for help.
The gate-keeper's wife rush to his as
sistance and aided him in extricating Mr..
and Mrs. Fair, who were buried beneath
The wrecked machine and in the last
ihroes of death. Both had sustained
chastity injuries and were almost I'M
recognizable Mr.. Fairs head had
Deen crushed in, while his wife's skull
vas split. The chauffeur was terribly af-
ected at the calamity, and seemed be-
eft of his senses. He threw himself
nto ditch on the opposite side of the
Dad, and rolled about crying, "My poor
masters ~
At the time the accident occurred the
which was capable of run
ling seventy-four miles an hour, was
,oing at the rate of sixty-two miles an
lOur.
Charles Fair was one of three heirs to
N immense estate estimated in value at
'etween S25, 600, 600 and $50, 600, OOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

The SAD accident in France yesterday
which resulted in the killing of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fair will be read with regret Oh
both sides of the ocean. The particulars
will be found elsewhere in the Gazette.
Their fate should be a reminder to all
who thoughilessly tempt Providence by
speeding automobiles or who scOrch on
bicycles. Angels, it seems, are not a.
ways lowering over us, and occasionally
n terrible accident reminds us of the ex
treme dangers we run daily. Dashing
over country roads in automobiles at the
rate Of forty miles an hour is not only
hazardous to the occupants, but equally
so to cquestrians. pedestrians or others
who may chance to he in the way. On
this occasion pneumatic tire burst and
swerved the machncto one side; then up
a hill against a tree. The impact mus;
have been terrible. Mr. Fairs face was
unrecognizable and his wiie's skull was
split. Heirs to millions and leaders in
society with dun vivimus vivamus as
their motto, they naturally anticipated
long and happy life, being in position
t. satisfy every want, taste and inclina-
ton. They were enjoying life in their
way and al their own expense, and were
doubtless envied by many who were
plodding the weary paths of mundane
existence. In the twinkling Of an eye
they are placed in a condition none envy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

Hamilton, O.. Aug. 15.-One of the
most disastrous fires in the history of
the city originated last night at l |
o'clock in the large dry goods and
carpet store of the Z. V. Howell and
Son. In short time the interior of the
block was a mass of flames which COM
municated with the Second National
Bank building, seriously damaging that
structure. The Mehrum block, next
door, was also damaged. The fire
burned until 4 o'clock. The total
damage will reach over S2l5, 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

CHECKS WERE received yesterday by
members of the United States Steel
Corporation underwriting syndicate COW
e ing per cent. OF the amount of the
underwriting, which was 5000, 600, 0OO,
the dividend being so, 600, 600. This
is the third payment of 8 per cent, max
ing $50, 900, 600 in all, or 100 per cent.
profit on the $25, 600, 600 cash actually
put up. Such corporations, with their
enormous capitals and tremendous
dividends, almost preclude competition,
and are enabled to fix prices for their
products at any figures they deem fit,
which the consumer must pay-Or 90
without. They are protected by the re-
publican party and, of course, in re-
turn pay for the republican victories at
the polls. But this they can well
afford TO do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect a cold. 1t is worse than I'M
pleasant. 1t is dangerous. BY using One
Minute Cough Cure you can cure it nc once.
Allays inflammation, clears the head, sOOthes
and strengthens the mucous membrane. Cures
coughs, Group, throat and lung troubles. Alb
solutely safe. Acts Immediately. Children
like it. For sale by +. 5. Leadbeater & Sons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
SUICIDE.

Savannah, Ga, Aug. ID. W.
Rabun, grandson Of Ex-Governor Rabun,
died at his home in Guyton this morn
ing. He cut his throat from ear to ear
while suffering from insomonia. He
was formerly a prominent business man
hnrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

their constituents resort to fis!icu.i,
The more conservative and peace-loving
citizens believe they disqualily themselves
for the positions they seek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

PROPOSED CUBAN LOAN.-NO objec-
ton will be interposed on TIE part of the
United States to the floating of large
loan by the republic of Cuba to tide over
its present embarrassments. Whatever
view may be taken officially by this gov
erment as to the wisdom of mourning so
heavy an obligation, authority for inter-
ference is lacking, even if such step
were deemed advisable. The Treasury
Department holds that it has no iurisdic-
ton in the premises, and as no treaty
rights are at stake the State Department
finds no warrant for action.
The Plat amendment, framed to meet
Just such a contingency as this, is under
stood to have been incorporated in the
Cuban constitution, but this government
would hardly undertake to compel an
other government however weak-to
live up to its constitution. If the Plat
amendment had been made part of
treaty between the United States and
Cuba, then the government at Washing
ton could see to it that it was observed,
both in letter and spirit, but under the
present status of affairs the State Depart
ment, it is learned, will take no action
whatever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
TELEGRAPHIC BREYITIES.

w. II. billiard, colored, nephew Of the
late Senator and Register ofthe Treasury
b. X. Bruce, has been captured in
Vancouver by officers aite7 lively
chase. billiard was formerly deputy
collector of internal revenue at San
Francisco, and he is wanted to answer
alleged crooked transactions in reference
to Chinese certificates.
The supreme tribunal sessions of the
Knights of Pythias in San Francisco today
were occupied by the trial of ex-Supreme
Recorder William ID. Kennedy, charged with
conspiracy to defraud in having drawn SlS.-
600 for services supposed to have been rem
dered for 81 200, and John A. IIinsey, ex-
president of the board Of control accused Of
defrauding the order of half million.
Burglars this morning broke into J. +.
Mowerson's general store and pOStofiice at
Wickoff, Bergen county, n. j. They drilled
holes in the safe, put a wet horse blanket
over it and blew it up with dynamite. The
explosion tore off the door and wrecked the
safe but they gos SO in cash and Sl2O worth
cf stamps, selected the best cigars and goods
in the store and got away.
Application fora receiver for the CONNER.
cial Dime Building and Loan Association of
Paterson, n. j., was today made to vice-Chan-
cellor Reed on complaint OF Banking Com
missioner Beetle. The yice-C Chancellor grant.
ed an order, returnable September g. and
commanding the loaa association officials 10
show cause why the concern should not be
declared insolyent and receiver named
Explorer Boschgresinck, of Christiana,
Norway, win go 10 America in September to
prepare for an antarctic expedition which he
will undertake for the National Geographical
Society of Washington.
Surrounded by bali empty bottles contain
ing laudanum, ether and camphor, the dead
body of w. J. Starreit . deacon in Dowie's
church, was found last night in room at 4
hotel in Waukegan, Ills. No cause for the
slicide is known.
Without warning TO the men order was
given out yesterday afternoon by the local
management Of the American Tin Plate Com
pany at Elwood, Ind to stop work. No rea-
son was given for the shut down.
Charles IIite Smith, retired army officer
and editor of American Homes, lied in New
York today. Mr.. Smith has son civil en-
gineer in Norfolk, Va, and daughter in
Washington, ID. c.
One hundred men engaged in erecting two
bridges at Boundbrook, n. j., and earning
si.05 day, have struck in sympathy with
bridge builders at Easton, Pa, who received
but 1920 per day.
r The postoffice at East Palestine, O., was en-
tered by three men at 2 o'clock this morning,
the safe blown open and 5000 in cash and
about 5000 in stamps and money orders secured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

Mr.. BRYAN on THE PREsIDENCY.-Mr
w. J. Bryan has written letter to the editor
of the New Orleans Times Democrat in an
swer to the question whether he will be
candidate for President in the next campaign.
Mr.. Bryan says in part:
81 shall not be Il candidate for the Presi-
dency in the next campaign, and, | may add,
! have no choice beyond the desire to see
some one nominated who was loyal not only
to the ticket but to the platforms in 1896 and
1900, and who if elected, could be trusted to
stand by the people in the struggle against
organized wealth. While no one can look
very far ahead or foresee the contingencies
that may arise, have no plans looking TO re-
nomination ut any future time. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
TRIALS CRAVEN CASE.

The trial of the three men indicted by
the grand jury Of Loudoun county in the
Craven case will not take place until tho
September term of the County Court, il
being a rule of the court to grant con-
tinuances to next term after indictment
is found. Lowenback, one Of those in
dicted, will be represented by Mr.. Wal
ton Moore, of Fairfax, and Judge J. b.
McCabe, of Leesburg. 1t is not known
who will represent Bradley, who is now
in Jail. 1t is very probable that requisi-
ton will again be sought for Knipplc,
who is IN Maryland. Application will
be made by Bradley for bail.
\ letter from Leesburg says: Gust
why the grand jury should have picked
these three men out of a large mob that
surrounded the Jail and took Craven
from the sheriff is a matter that is caus-
ing much speculation here last night
1t is well known that others than those
selected by the grand jury to stand the
responsibility of being implicated in the
re ,ent unfortunate occurrence were
connected with the affair and that the
jury should have held only three Of the
less known citizens Of the county and not
all ten men vino were charged by the
Cornoner's jury with being implicated in
the unfortunate affair is matter of sur
prise not only to the residents of Leeburg
but the citizens who lived within many
miles of the town. While the citizens of
Leesburg thoroughly deplorc the unfortu-
nate lynching of Craven, the great body
of them feel that the man reached an end
to which ! c was entitled. Everybody in
the community feels that when the feel
ing of surprise is over Judge Tebbss
charge to the grand jury has worn
away and the grand jury itself has con-
ruded its sittings that the community
will settle down into its accustomed tran
utility and that the lynching Of Craven
will become a thing of the past without
having been meted out to
lnyone. There is a general feeling
lere that the best way out of the matter
: to drop it. This action will prevent
many unpleasant controversies and will
neal many sores that have been caused
" the unfortunate investigation that has
,een started.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

PYTHIANs ELECT OFFICERS. Tracey
B. Bangs, of Grand Forks, n. d., for the
past two years supreme vice chancellor
Of the Knights of Pythias, was exalted
yesterday to the supreme chancellorship
by the unanimous vote of the Supreme
Lodge at San Francisco. Charles i.
Shively, Of Indiana, was elected supreme
vice chancellor Supreme Representa-
tive George f. Church, of California,
was elected supreme prelate over the in
cumbent, c. +. Easley, of New Mexico,
and William Simmons, of Delaware.
For supreme master Of arms, L. +.
CarnswOrth was the chico of the conven-
ton. r. L. c. White was reelected
keeper of records and seals, as
was also Thomas Demarest to the posi-
ton of supreme master ofthe exchequer.
The twenty-six years Of service of John
W. Thompson, of Washington, ID. c.,
as outside guard, was rewarded by re-
election. Louisville, KY, was chosen
rs the next place Of meeting Of Knights
Of Pythias' Supreme Lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

The funeral services for Senator Me-
MILAN were held this afternoon at his
late residence. Among those in attend
ance were several United States
Senators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
The Market.
Georgetown, Aug. l5.-wheat e2ass.

The best c-Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take. Pleasant in effect. For sale by
Richard Gibson, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15

ENGAGEMENT ANSoUNCED.- News
was received in Washington last night to
the effect that Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris
had announced the engagement of her
eldest daughter, Vivian Sartoris, to Mr..
Frederick Roosevelt Scovel, at a recep-
ton at the home Of her mother, Mrs. L.
:. Grant, in Coburg, Ontario, yesterday
afternoon. A large number of promi-
nent Americans have been invited to
attend the wedding, which will take
place at St Peters Church, Coburg
Saturday, August %. Miss Sartoris is
the oldest daughter of Nellie Grant and
the late Charles Francis SartOris, of Eng
land. She is the granddaughter of the
late Gen. L. 5. Grant and Mrs. Julia
Dent Grant
Mr.. Scovel is the son of Chevalier and
Madame Edward Roosevelt Scovel, the
latter born Marcia Roosevelt, and cousin
to the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
NEGRO IN BArHRooM.-On Wednes-

NEGRO IN BATHRooM.-On Wednes-
day night at late hour, as Mrs. j. NJ.
Williams, wife of Editor Williams, Of
the Roanoke (Va.) Times, was preparing
to retire she discovered negro in her
bathroom. She had lamp in her hand,
and as the negro advanced toward her
she screamed and tainted. The lamp
fell and exploded setting fire to
the house. A woman living in
another part OF the house heard
her scream and gave the alarm, and
while the neighbors were extinguishing
the flames the negro escaped. A similar
occurrence happened in the same
neighborhood few nights ago. There
is a clue to the negrO's identity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-08-15
Monetary and Commercial.

New York, Aug. 15.-The market opened
strong and active.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-03
OTHER GRAIN MARKETS.

Toledo-Wheat fairly active but firm:
cash, 775sc May, 777sc; July, 717sc. Corn
dull but firm; cash, 5914c; May, &c; July,
&c. Oats dull but firm: cash, 42lzc; May,
4zAc; July. 35l2c. Clover seed fairly ac-
tive, cash prime, $5.OJ; April, s.; October,
sos. Timothy Seed-No. >, s..
Kansas City-CIOse: Wheat-May CSI
6SAc: July, 6o &c, cash. No. hard, 55H
6t6o14c; No. red, 75c. No. ? spring, G-1A -
CSC. CoIn-May. 60Bc; Septembet 5815l1
5SAc; No. mixed cash, 59azc: No 2
white, 641zc. Oats-No. white, 4515c.
st. Loqis-Close: Wheat higher; No. 2
red, cash, elevator, T72sc; May, 7795c;
July 797sc; No. 2 hard, 72I7lc. Corn
higher; No. , cash G01sc; May, 6)5sc;
July, G07sc. Oats higher; No. 2 cash, 43c:
May, 422sc; July, &c; No. white, 45%4GD
ACC. Rye higher at SIC; dull Lut quiet.
Administrations quiet. Wheat ftrmer;
Nc. ! northern. 7315c; No. northern, Y
0711ac; May, re; puts, 707s0711zc; calls,
7I5QI22gd7212c. Rye steady; No. l. 5S1hC6
53Ac Barley firm; No. 2, 65G6Gc sample,
G0Q6512c. Oats steady Nc. white. 4ic
Corn-May, 6o3sc; pats, 595s4661sc; calls,
614W619sc
Liverpo No. red West
ern winter, no stock; No. / northern
spring firm at IS I'D; No. l California dull
at 6s I'd; futures quiet; May, IS 11lS:
July IS 1012d- COrn-Spot quiet: Amer
lean mixed, new, IS 21ld; American mix
ed, old, 5s 212d; futures firm; May. IS Esd;
July, IS; October. As 117sd.