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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17
SATURDAY EVENING. OCT. II, 1908.

AT THE annual meeting OF the
American Board of Commissioners for
Foreign Missions held in Manchester,
n H.. this week, Rev. DIR. W. A.
Bartlett. of Chicago, one of the speakers,
made the startling statement that last
wear il cost S275l1 for each convert
brought into 70 churches in Chicago,
and s465. IL for each one received III
az churches in Boston in short S2OO,-
600 had been spent by the Boston
churches and S241 900 by those in
Chicago. About thirty years ago some
CONSERVATION was caused in the Vir-
einia Bible Society when it was shown
that during one year there had been an
expenditure of 50. so for each copy OF
the Bible distributed. The books cost
the society % cents piece; hence 81 20
was expended every time one was placed
in n household The remarks OF DIR.
Bartlett at the Manchester meeting were
published in Thursdays Gazette, and
his portrayal Of the many organizations
now considered necessary adjuncts to
ecclesiastical bodies and their baroness
of fruit so far as interesting people in
religion is concerned was suggestive.
1t is the growing conviction of many
that while the Gospel may in theory be
"without money and without price" the
fact remains that it is not and that there
could be considerable retrenchment IN
exyenditures is apparent TO many. Ana
then, too, those who are members OF
churches often groan under the burdens
IMPOSED in the way of regular assess
ments, special collections and the thou
sand and one appeals made in the interest
of this or that "activity" burdens
which often overtax those whose means
are limlteu anu arc o"'iNN w
annoyance to such as are in positions to
respond to all Of them. The fact that
5000, 600 was spent in Boston in one
wear and S24l, 900 in Chicago in the
same period with such barren results IS
a sad commentary, and that churches
could be conducted more economically
is an assertion hard to controvert. The
early disciples needed no colossal
sums to carry on their work, yet the
converts made under their preaching
was of hardy genus with no taste for
modern church extravagances. In
fact, their principles were rather pro-
test against such things
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Turned States Evidence.

New York, Oct. 17.-With fear Of
conviction on the charge of perjury for
his testimony in the trial of Sam Parks,
the walking delegate, staring him in the
face, Henry Farley, Parks co-worker,
late last night turned States evil
dence and will now assist in the con-
viction of the man for whose aid he here
tofore is alleged to have perjured himself
Farley should prove strong element
in the conviction of Parks, inasmuch as
he knows everything regarding the inner
workings of the walking delegate clan,
and Farley is said to have told the Dis
trict Attorney that he was coached in
the perjury matter by a man prominent
at the bar, and to have given the
latter's name. Other lawyers are also
said to have been implicated,
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To Purify the Modern sodom.

New York, Get. 17.-While John
Alexander Dowie, "the restorer of his
people," etc., was snugly sleeping in his
comfortable bed at the Plaza Hotel, this
morning, three thousand five hundred
of his followers knelt on the hard
board floors of Madison Square Garden
and offered up prayer and praise
Dowie will not take part in any services
until tomorrow morning, and then he
will send his people broadcast through
out modern Sodom to purify it. The
service tomorrow morning will begin
with a sacrifice of prayer and praise.
His text for the day will be the "Su-
premacy of God"
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Mr.. Bryan and the Silver Question

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. Nv. j. Bryan
denies that he has made the statement
about free silver attributed 70 him by
Professor Bradshaw, of Iowa City, Iowa
Mr.. Bryan said he had been misquoted,
that he had not said to any one that sill
yer would not be an issue in the next
campaign. The nearest approach, he
declared, he ever made to such a
statement is what he often said namely,
that silver was not the paramount issue
in 1900, and is not now, but some phase
of the money question always is before
the country. Also he holds that no one
is in position to say when the silver
question may become acute sgain.
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Accident 20 a Trolley Car.

Reading, Pa, Oct. IA trolley cal
became unmanageable on steep incline
on south Eleventh street. at six this
morning, left the track at curve, con-
tinued down the street, a short distance,
then jumped onto the pavement and a
few feet farther on was stopped by a
telegraph pole. y Conductor Thomas
Dugan was thrown out and was instantly
killed. Mortorman John Oberholtzer
fractured leg in jumping. The hall
dozen passengers we're tossed into heap
in the front of the car and all were more
or less injured by broken glass and
shock. The accident is thought to have
been caused by slippery rails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17

STRIKING GIRLS STABBED IN RIOT
In riot last night, the result of strike
at rag factory in First street, New
York, several girls were stabbed, one of
them so seriously that she had to be
taken to a hospital. The employees,
about so in number, recently organized
under the name of the Clip Sorters'
Union. Demands were made upon the
firm, which we're refused, and a strike
was declared. To carry on their busi-
ness the firm engaged number of Ital-
ians. Then the new union proceeded to
station pickets near the factory. Last
night when the Italians came out Of the
factory a free fight occurred, and the
Italians, it is said, used knives to de-
fend themselves. In the ARRAY Lena
Schwartz was stabbed in the neck. At
the hospital it was said she would prob
ably recover. Three other girls were
slightly hurt, and they were taken to
their homes. Two Italians we're ar
rested and held on charges Of ielonious
assault,
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, d. c., Oct. II.

washington, ~. ", OOI' ~
Secretary of the Navy, Moody est,
mates that the unusually large sum Of
STOP, 866, 449 "a will be required for the
naval establishment Of the United States
during the fiscal year ending June 30,
1905. The estimates in detail were sent
today to the Treasury Department by
Secretary Moody. Some Of the princi-
nal items are as follows: Pay of the
Navy, $40, 1924, O93; Naval Academy,
1914. $685. 6; increase Of the navy
O instruction and machinery, s23, S26, :
$50 ; armor and armament, 81, OOO, 600
and equipment, $500, 600. The esti-
mates do not include money for addi-
tional ships, as this matter is always set
lied by Congress.
The new Potomac Park driveway,
along the Potomac river from Seven
tenth street to the Long Bridge, which
has lust been completed, was to have
been opened today by a parade OF riders
and drivers and this speedway of the
capital turned over to the public, but
the rain interfered with the programme.
Congress appropriated $3.50, 600 to ex-
tend the carriageway along the banks OF
the Potomac river, northwesterly from
the White House ellipse, to the Long
Bridge, and to construct parallel to such
carriageway suitable roadway where
fast driving of horses may be INDUCED
in under rlles similar to those which
govern speedways in other cities.
Minister Hardy cabled this morning
from Madrid that Spain will send war
ship to New Orleans to participate in the
celebration of the centennial of the
Louisiana purchase.
If Surgeon General Wyman has
any influence in his bureau, the
Marine Hospital Service will soon be
known as the Chesterfieldian depart
ment of the government. Panied by
the evidence of poor breeding that he
observed at times in the department Of
certain public servants, General Wyman
has issued an order commanding the
hirelings beneath him 90 cultivate a
spirit of courtesy" at all times and under
all conditions. "'The Bureau deems it
necessary to state" the order says "that
hereafter any contrary line of conduct
which may become known to the Bureau
will be made the subject of close investi-
CATION, and, of verified, of vigorous de-
partment action"
The enlisted men of the army have
found a warm advocate in Brigadier Gen
eral Frederick Funston. In his annual
report for the Department of the Column
bia for the year ended June 80, made
public today by the War Department,
he presents a strong argument in favor
of his recommendation for increased pay
to the men in the ranks.
Vast sums of money are being spent
by the Department Of Agriculture in
purchasing samples of food stufis that are
imported and which must be tested be-
fore admitted under the pure food laws.
The government wants to get its money
back and a grocery store for the sale of
samples is soon TO be put in operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Dan Patch, at Lexington, KY, yes
terday clipped off two full seconds from
the wagon record, going mile in 1884.
Joseph Letter, the wheat plunger,
has almost paid up the SO, 900, 600 debt
he owed in Chicago's wheat deal few
years ago.
The Presbyterian Synod of Ohio has
adopted resolutions prohibiting minis.
tiers from marrying any person divorced
for other than scriptural reasons.
In Buffalo, N. Y, the insurance COM
panies which are contesting the claims
of the heirs of Arthur R. Pencil charge
that he murdered Edwin l.. Burdick and
then committed suicide.
Fire in Aberdeen, Wash, yesterday
caused four deaths and destroyed prop
erty valued approximately 81, 900, 600.
1t practically wiped out the main bust
ness street Of the town, which is built
mostly of wood.
The Duke of Devonshire, late lord
president of the British council, has con-
ditionally accepted the presidency of the
Free Food League, which is organizing
campaign against the fiscal policy OF
Mr.. Chamberlain and Mr.. Balfour.
Declaring that he hoped some day to
ego to hell to preach redemption to lost
souls" DR.. William d. Gay, a prom
inent Alabama minister in Montgomery,
Ala, on Thursday announced that he
had become disciple of John Alexan-
der Dowie. DR.. Gay. who is now 40
years of age, was for fifteen years Bap-
list preacher and has been twice around
the world. He said that he was EN- route
to join "the restoration host" headed
by DIR. Dowie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17
influence ofAdvertising,

The advertiser may have in view
merely an increase in tOmorrow's sale.
but the effect of advertising is Greater
GA result of newspaper publicity" saws
an experienced observer, 'has been an
Unreasonable widening of the wants
of civilized man and an enormous addi-
ton to the volume of trade, to the en-
ployment of labor and to the scope of
great industries. Not to advertise is to
neglect the most vital element in the
business world.n
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VIRGINIA NEWS.


Reuben B. Baueserman, well-known
merchant Of Lursy, made an assignment
on Thursday.
John B. Whitehead, retired BANK
president and one of the most prominent
men of Norfolk, is dying.
Edward Hicks, an assistant to the
superintendent of the Fredericksburg
electric light plant, was instantly killed
last night by coming in contact with a
live wire while attempting to repair Il
street electric lamp.
Edward Williams, elevator operator
at the State capitol, died in Richmond
Yesterday. at an advanced age. de
was Confederate veteran and nlghly
esteemed by Legislators and all VINO came
in contact with him.
A telegram from Richmond says Mr..
Swanson is regarded now as the leading
candidate for governor. He is undoubt-
edly stronger for governor than he was
when he opposed Montague for the NOM
ination three years ago.
Interest in the third annual exhibition
of the Richmond Horse Show Associa-
ton increases as the week progresses,
and last night the best crowd and the
greatest enthusiasm of the week was in
evidence. The exhibition was of the
first class and the attendance as great
as could be accommodated.
One of the concluding acts of the
Union Veteran Legion, which closed its
annual meeting in Dayton, Ohio, yester-
day, was the adoption Of resolution
bitterly protesting against the placing
of a statute of Robert +. Lee in the
rotunda of the Capitol at Washington.
The resolutions declare that such an act
would be an "insult to the union soldiers
now living and to the memory Of soldiers
dead"
A Juror of excitement was caused in
Wise county Oh Thursday over the mys-
terious disappearance of E. L. Wentz,
manager of a coal and iron company,
and son of Philadelphia millionaire.
1t was thought that he had been either
killed or held for ransom, aud big re-
ward was offered for him, and thousands
of men searched without result. An un-
confirmed report reached Wise county
yesterday stating that young Wentz was
at his home in Philadelphia.
Congressman William A. Jones, Of
the First district, who is in Richmond,
gave out an interview last night in
which he declared that be would not de-
eide whether he would stand for the
United States Senatorship until after the
presidential contest. He added that lie
was perfectly confident that the Senator
elected by the legislature of 1906 would
be chosen in a democratic primary with
uniform plan all over the State. Mr..
Jones said he had given the matter OF
running for the Senate great deal of
careful thought, and was still consider
ing it.
Mr.. d. p. Halsey, the member of
the Virginia Senate who introduced and
pushed to its passage the bill making
provision for the statue of Gen. Robert
E. Lee, which is to be presented by
Virginia to the national government and
placed in Statuary Hall, is nov in
Washington. When asked by re-
porter for a statement concerning the
matter, he said that the model for
the statue is now in course of preparation
by Mr.. Edward V. Valentine, the emf
nent Richmond sculptor, and that he
thought it would be ready to be passed
upon ty the committee appointed for
that purpose when the legislature con-
venes next month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17
Ready to Answer a Call to Arms.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 1.-THE Novoro
Vremja and other papers this morning
say that every Russian is in readiness to
answer on the instant to a call to arms
by the Car. Heavy draft of troops are
reported to be proceeding eastward along
the Siberian railway, thus daily swelling
the enormous force which Russia now
has in and about Port Arthur. The
consensus of opinion is that clash would
inevitably rebound to the glory of
Russia's arms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17

THE FLOATING population OF New
York has been augmented by the ar
rival in that city of John Alexander
Dowie, commander-in-chief, restorer.
healer, millionaire, Elijah III, with eight
overseers. one hundred elders, one hun
dred evangelists, five hundred deacons,
five hundred deaconesses, two thousand
hosts of Zion, sixty musicians, two hum
dred camp followers, business pro-
moters, trade drummers, cooks, walters,
&c, &c. The people of the great
metropolis will have an opportunity
of seeing and studying this horde
and examining the claims of its
leader who is said to have amassed mil
lions of dollars while prOclaiming his
pretensions. His career presents strik-
ing contrast to that of the Tishbite whom
he pretends he is impersonating. Elijah
of old denied himself most personal COM
forts, was fed by ravens and entertained
by poverty-stricken widow. The fore
runner of the Gospel who is represented
as going forth in the spirit and power of
Elijah was clothed in camels' hair
and subssted on locusts and wild honey.
The individual who is now masquerad-
ing as these historical characters travels
on luxurious trains, puts up at the most
fashionable hotels and gathers sheckels
by the barrel by taxing his dupes one
tenth of their respective incomes. Waves
of fanaticism have ever and anon spread
over the country, and from present in
dications people Of the twentieth century
are but repeating history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17
Dieting Invites Disease.

To cure Dyspepsia or indigestion 1T is nc
longer necessary to live on milk and toast
Starvation produces such weakness that the
whole system becomes an easy prey TO disease
Kodcl Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach
all Of the wholesome food that one cares to
eat, and isl never failing cure for Indigestion,
Dyspepsia and all stomach troubles. Kodoi
digests what you eat-makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by all druggist.
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Engagement Viewed with Disfavor.

St. Petersburg, Oct. 1.-THE report
that the divorced Grand Duchess Vic
toria was to be married to Grand Duke
Cyril, son of Grand Duke Vladimir, is
raising furore in Russian court circles,
owing to the fact that Victoria, on ac-
count of her divorce, is already excluded
from court, and that only three lives are
between Grand Duke Cyril and the Rus
sian throne. These three are the Gar,
the Grand Duke Michael, who is con-
sumptive, and the Grand Duke Vladi-
mir, who is now an old man. The COM
plications are increased by the fact that
the Czarina and the Grand Duchess Of
Serge are sisters of the divorced husband
of the Grand Duchess Victoria. If the
marriage takes place the Gar will doubt
less Danish Cyril from Russia, as he has
other Grand Dukes who have married
contrary to his imperial wishes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17

Mr.. ROOSEVELT, who, upon the testi-
mony OF Secretary Long, was so eager to
lombard the seaports of Spain while the
American people were at peace with that
country, should observe that Germany
does not intend to build a single battle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17

VIRGINIA GAME LAws.-The general
game law passed by the last legislature
is creating wide interest. 1t is the first
law that Virginia has ever had that
practically applies to all the State alike.
The new game law makes marked and
important changes in the hunting season,
and special protection is provided for
insectivorous and song birds as well as
game birds. This feature was brought
to public attention yesterday by W. j.
Lynham, State game warden, who visited
the store of Richmond auctiOneer and
stopped the sale of a hooking bird that
had been advertised. Mr.. LYMAN in
formed the owner that he could hold the
bird-an old one which had been in
captivity before the enactment of the
law-but if the bird was sold or bought
the seller and buyer would be liable for
a fine of $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17

IT Is stated in Washington that"hen
Congress assemblies in special session
next month the contest against Senator
Reed Smoot, the Mormon apostle, Will
be urged by the various gentle bodies
which are opposing his remaining in the
Senate. The committee on privileges
and elections will then investigate and
report upon the contest, and the decis-
ion in his case will rest solely upon
grounds other than sentimental or re-
ligious. The grounds upon which Mr..
Smoot' case will be decided are political
of course. The Senate being republi-
can and bargain having been made
with Mr.. Smoot for the Mormon vote in
g tab, which he delivered, the Senate
will accept him and the ''incident" Will
close. Mr.. Roberts, a Mormon, who
was elected TO the House, was expelled
but he was democrat.
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ship this year. As Germany is the only
enemy in sight, there is no apparent
necessity for increasing the fleets of the
United States at enormous cost to
the country. The pacific Germans are
by no means disposed to put into the
hands of their war lord formidable means
of overawing or destroying the nayies OF
other nations. The people of the United
States, well says the Philadelphia
Record should teach their war lord the
same lesson. He is dangerous man TO
be intrusted with the laval toys with
which he is so eager to play.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-17
MARRIED.

AT the parsonage OF the First Baptist
Church, on Thursday, October 18th, by Rev.
DIR. Hunt, Mr.. THOMAS POSEY and Mis-
HATTIE FAIR, both Of this city.
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.uDGE NICOL.

AT a meeting of the bar of Prince Viii
liam county, held at the office of J. b
T. Thornton, on October II, for thu
purpose of taking some action with ref
erence to the rumored retirement of thu
Hon. G. E. Nicol, judge of the Circuit
Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit,
X. A. Hutchinson was chosen chairman
and L. A. Larkin, secretary.
On motion the chair appointed l.. A.
Larkin, J. B. T. Thornton aud A. w.
Sinclair committee to draft resolution:
expressing the sentiments of the bar,
which said committee reported the fol
lowing:
Resolved, That we, the members Of
the Prince William bar, in meeting as
sembled, declare that it is with profound
regret that we have heard a rumor to
the effect that Judge Nicol contemplates
voluntary retirement from the bench,
that we do earnestly hope that such
rumor is unfJunded, but should Judge
Nicol have under adyisement such a
step, this bar, by unanimous voice,
urges that he will finally determine to
remain upon the bench, and continue to
occupy the high judicial station which
he has done so much to exalt and dignity;
and be it further
Resolved, That copy of the proceed
ings be presented in court with the re-
quest that they be spread upon the or
der book. and there being no further
business the meeting adjourned,
r. A. HUTCHINSON, Chairman.
L. A. LARKIY, Secretary.
Note AT the conclusion of the read
ing of the foregoing resolutions Judge
Nicol arose and in fitting terms thanked
the members of the bar. He expressed
qualification with the assurances Of esteem
and high regard that had come to him
FROM every section;:of the judicial cir
cult, and said that these expressions
would greatly influence himin the con-
sideration of the business offer that had
been made him. - Manassas Journal.
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COLLISION oFSTREEr CARS. Twelve
persons, two of them ladies, were in
jured in a collision on the Manchester
branch of the Richmond Passenger and
Power Company system early yesterday
morning. Three cars, all crowded with
Manchester people men, women, and
children-going to work, were involved
in the accident, which was due primarily
to the rails being damp and slippery,
and directly to a motorman losing his
presence of mind and acting hastily.
That more people were not hurt and none
vas killed was almost miraculous. J.
+. Eggleston, acarpenter, who sustained
more serious injury than any Of the other
passengers, suffereda compound fracture
of the right leg above the knee, and am
putation will probably be necessary.
All of the car men escaped without a
scratch. The accident happened when
thousands of people were hurrying to
work, and created intense excitement.
Three cars were going up Seventh street
toward Main. The rails we're damp and
the front car began to slip back rapidly.
The motorman of the second car, 5ecom-
ing alarmed, reversed the current and
sent his car back at full speed, crashing
INTO the hindmost one with the results
The slipping car was stop
PED before it reached those in collision.
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WANTED.

TRAVELLER WANEED.-To work general
stores. State age, references, experience
aad salary expected. INTERNATIONAL
TABLE SUPPLY CO., st. Louis, Mo.
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natl, o. II
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w with small family to work on a farm
wages $50 month, house and fire wood.
Must have good recommendation.
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