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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
The Races.

Brighton Beach, July l2.-First race;
81 lurlongs. Jack McKeon, 6 to |,
won; Highborn, 30 TO |. second; Ben
lulu, 30 to |, third. Time, 90 40.
Second race-Six furlongs. Merry
England, 81 to !, won; Honiton, to 8,
second; Grand Opia, 30 to /, third.
Time. !: ~ 40.
Fer. Erie, Canada, July l2.-First
race; one mile. Briers, 3 to |, won;
Blueblazer, s to l, second; DIR. Gurnsey,
to ], third. Time 40.
Second race-Four and one-half fur
longs. Scarecrow, 8 to l, won; Sam
HoGhemire, II to /, second; Cincinnati
Inquire, 5 TO /, third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
New York Stock Market.

New York, July II, Ill a. 1.-The
stock market assumed an easier tone
after the opening and has sagged stead
ily but entirely without radical flnctu-
lions and the total reaction is only
fractional. Its feature is the profession
al liquidation which finds its opportunity
in the splendid crop report of yesterday.
The feeling throughout the commission
houses is one Of disappointment that the
report did not bring better market.
London buying aided materially in sus-
tanning prices. The whole market is
lacking in large and influential trades.
Shortly after noon the character Of
the market altered radically. The de-
mand for stocks was better than the
supply. The rally has amounted to 2
per cent il over dozen active stocks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
The oyster Bay Conference.

Oyster Bay. n. Y, July l2.-Senator
Fairbanks ard Chairman CortelyOu, of
the republican national committee, left
OYSTER Bay on the Ills a. M. train
after an evening and morning confer
ence with the President ut Sycamore
Hill. The veil of secrecy which was
thrown over the proceedings last night
was not lifted high enough this morning
to reveal any of the campaign plans dis
cussed. 1t may be said, however, that
the President and his advisers went very
thoroughly into the subjects of attack
and defense, and it is understood the
republican spellbinders will be ordered
this fall to lay particular stress on t3f
conflict between the democratic conven'
ton and the democratic candidate. Sen
ator Fairbanks will make number OF
speeches in the pivotal and doubtful
States during the campaign and will
be accompanied on his oratorical
tours by a number of the most
lorceful speakers that can be secured.
Former Governor VIM. H. Hunt, OF
Porto Rico, came in on the 1920 p. m.
train and will spend the afternoon at
Sycamore. Governor Hunt, who is now
a United States district judge in Mon
taua, came 10 make his final report to
the President upon conditions on the
island. Dave Newport, the Oyster Bay
barber who gained some newspaper no.
toriety few days ago by ejecting a
coIored preacher from his shop, today
received the following telegram signed
"Citizens of Centerville, Miss" SAC
cept congratulations for recent election
of negro from barber shop"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Borne Ont to Sea by PROPOSES.

With thousand persons looking on
the life guard on duty at Ocean City, n.
j., Saturday was carried away In MS
boat by an immense school of porpoises.
He was in the boat a hundred feet be-
yond the bathers when he found that
hundreds of the great fish tig htly wedged
together had surrounded his boat and he
was being swiftly borne to sea. Stand
ing up in the boat he struck with an oar
at the immense fins sticking out OF the
water on all sides, but without effect.
He was carried mile when the fish sud-
denly went below the surface and he es-
caped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Suicides Pistol Shot Causes Fire.

Concord, n. H., July l2.-Char'es
f. Hooper, of Everett, Mass, was late
last night found dead in his room on the
second floor of the Exchange Block.
Shortly before midnight there was a
loud explosion in the building, and
within a few seconds flames burst forth.
The opini5n is that Hooper had tried to
asphyxiate himself with Illuminating
gas; that. Inconsistencies not resulting
quickly, he shot himself through the
head, and the flames from the pistol ig-
nited the escaping gas, causing the ex-
plosion. The damage by fire is esti-
mated at about So, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Tuberculosis and Pneumonia in Con
tagiOn Glass.

Philadelphia, July ia step to-
ward the ultimate treating oftuberculosis
and pneumonia as dangerous contagious
diseases has been taken by the Board OF
Health. DIR. A. C. Abbott, president OF
the board, directed the sending to all
physicians of a circular containing a
greatly augmented list of transmissible
diseases, in which are included tuber-
culosis and pneumonia. All cases OF
the diseases enumerated in the circular
must be reported to the board by the at,
tending physician. Thu action followed
that taken at several recent meetings of
the board. when it was determined 10
place both pneumonia and tuberculosis
on the list of contagious diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Masonic Home.

Mr.. J. S. Moore, of Richmond, has
started a movement to secure an endorse
ment of 800, 900 for. the Masonic Home
of Virginia so that INDECENT Masons or
their widows may be cared for in their
old age.
,,roved a call for funds made by Mr..
Moore for this purpose. Mr.. Moore has
started it with 800 himself and prom
Use of one thousand at his death. There
are more than $4,000 masons in the
State. and tits believed that the sum can
be easily raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
COMMUNICATED,

Would not the election OF Judge
Parker to the presidency prove the
people partial to a very small section oil
territory in the Empire State, since
President MilIard FilnfBre was born and
reared at Summer Hill, about 10 miles
north of Cortland, the birthplace OF
Judge Parker? To- lay joking aside (;
Since the republican party rode into
power A years ago on the race question:
is there not serious cause for appre-
hension that the party may ride out oil
power in 1904 on the same question
aud with a broncho buster in the
saddle? y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
RemarkabIe wedding Festivities.

Vienna, July 12.-Schoerhing-At
see in upper Austria, yesterday was
profusely decorated with flags in honor
of one diamond and eight golden we'd
dings. A procession was formed, head
ed bv fifty women in picturesque old
Austrian costumes, and made its way 70
the church where services were held.
The united ages of lie couples cele
brating we're 1886 Years. There are
ffty-one children in the families and
1O7 grandchildren. kilograms were
sent 10 Emperor Franz Josef and con-
eratulatory replies received from him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

Miss Sallie Hewitt, well known young
lady of Stafford comfy, was recently bitten
by mad dog at her home. near HARDWOOD,
and was sent as soon AS possible to the mat
stone at Bloomfield, In LOpdoun county, The
stone stuck TO the wound for an hour, ana the
young lady has returned home. She Is dong
we'll and is expected to recover, The dog mas
been killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is con
stantly coming in. declaring DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds
TO be unequaled. A recent expression from
I'll Mcfarland. of Rentorville, Va. serves
as example. He writes 81 had Bronchitis
for three years and doctored all the time with
out being benefited. Then / began taking
DIR. Kings New Discovery, and few bottles
wholly cured me-" Equally effective IN cur
ing ali Lung and Throat troubles, Cons9mp-
ton. Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed Dy
+. {. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Irial
bottles free. regular sizes zoe and sl.UO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

THE NEGROES of Oyster Bay are in'
censed over the treatment colored
preacher named Gaskins received last
Saturday evening in barber shop at
that place. He entered for the purpose
of being shaved, but was told he could
not be accommodated, and when he at
tempted to argue the matter with the
proprietor the latter procured police
mans baton and said; ''YOu get out Of
here. or I'll break your d-n black
head" Since Mr.. Roosevelt became
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
HoW's This q?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known f; j..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfeetly honorable in all business transac-
lions and financially able TO carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN Il MARviS,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, .:
aaIPs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Testimonials sent
free, Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. lit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Didn't Know n was Loaded.

Suffolk, Va, July I2.-John =. Pru-
den, II years of age, is dying as the re-
suit Of pistol shot accidentally inflicted
this morning by George Williams, his
sisters husband, 20 years of age. Will
liams ''didnt know it was loaded, play
fully snapped the trigger of the weapon
while aiming it at Phiden. The ball
entered the boys breast and lodged near
his heart,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Tbouabt Snake a Piece of Hose.

Pottsville, Pa, July 12.-Picking up
what she thought to be piece of hose
while wedding her garden at New Cas-
tie today, Mrs. Kate Penti was Mortified
to find that it was a copperhead snake.
The reptile coiled itself about her arm
and sank its fangs into her hand. She
was removed to the Pottsville Hospital
in a-serious condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Mary EngIebeck, fifteen years OF age,

Mary Englebeck, fifteen years OF age,
and Lotta Tenna, II years OF age, Dom
of well to do families of Philadelphia
were arrested in New York Bowery
dance hall on Sunday. The facts IN the
case did not develop until today when
the girls were arraigned and released
in their parents custody. The girls were
stagestruck, and came to New YORK
about two weeks ago to try and get on
the stage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Imported Ants Eat Rcd brethren.

Washington, July 12.-Ehectiyeness
OF the Guatemalan ants in checking the
ravages of the boil weevil in the cotton
fields OF Texas has been tested, and Mr..
Cook, the expert of the Department of
Agriculture, in telegram TO Secretary
Wilson, yesterday announced that the
ants promptly destroyed the weevils and
the Texas red ants az well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
Rennbiican Predictions.

Milwaukee, July l2.-Joseph w.
Babcock, chairman of the republican
congressional committee, said that he
expected to sec an increase in the re-
publican majority in the next House OF
Representatives which in the present
Congress is thirty. ave will elect
more republican Congressman this time
than we did to the last Congress. In
the present Congress we have only Mil
waukee. Philadelphia, Cincinnati and
Newark, n. j., of the large cities Of
more than one Congressman which have
solid republican delegations to Congress.
We expect to largely increase the num-
Der of solid delegations from cities and
to gain a number in the West, especially
on account of the action of the demo-
Gratis in choosing both candidates in the
East. The presidential year always aids
us in carrying doubtful districts. "
"Where will you open headquarters
this year?" awe will have our main
headquarters probably in New York;
also one in Washington, which may be
moved later on to Chicago when the
fight gets red hot. ! will leave today
for Washington" The prospective
gains in large cities of which Mr. Bah
cock speaks applies to greater New York,
with only two republicans; Boston, with
three democrats; Buffalo, with enc demo-
crat and one republican; the twin cities
of Minnesota, with one democrat and one
republican; Detroit, Mich, with a demo-
crat; San Francisco, with two union
labor party congressman; st. Louis, with
only one republican, and Chicago, with
six republicans and four democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12
MIR. Ryan's Check.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, July l2.--Mr. Thos.
F. Ryan has sent his check from New
York to Governor Montague for 81, 500,
to complete the Virginia Building at st.
Louis. This assures the success of the
States exhibit beyond question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

THE REPUBLICAN, newspapers are 10"
endeayoring TO make itappear that there
was an understanding between Judge
Parker and David b. Hill by which the
former was to remain silent until nomi-
mated and then send telegram to Mr..
Sheehan announcing his belief in the
gold standard, which was to be followed
by a "grand stand" climax. The friends
oC the three persons mentioned have been
ouick to deny this imputation, and their
EXPLANATIONS in connection with all the
focts in the case are sufficient to relute
the slander. OF course, the object OF The
above suggestions apparent the enemies
of the democratic party are anxious 10
produce a bad feeling between the eastern
opd western democrats by making 1t APP
roor that the latter have been tricked by
the former. All such attempts Will SUD-
;ect the fomenters of dscord to derlsion'
a. the democratic party, united as II Is
and of one accord, is not susceptible 10
such transparent Vaccinations. The ticket
ga nominated at St. Louis is formidable
and is causing the enemies of democracy
sleepless nights. A conference was held
at Oyster Bay yesterday when Messrs.
Roosevelt, Fairbanks, Cortelyou and
others we're in consultation considering
the best way ostem the tidal wave which
isSurely coming their way. Like Saul OF
old, they have no Samuel to consult
MARX Hanna is no mOre), urlm and
thummin have failed and in their case
there is no witch of Endor to invoke
shades. The darkness is becoming more
pronounced and in their desperation they
will resort to anything to avoid being un-
hOrscd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

MANY HARD words have been said oil
Senator Tillmar, and most of them oh
account of his vehemence OF expression.
He has been called bully, but here
after democrats will speak more kindly
and republicans more respectfully OF
him. In the matter of Judge Parker S
letter he acted the part of the peace
maker, the Larty leader and the states
man. In speaking of Senator Tillman
the Philadelphia Record says: "He and
John Sharp Williams saved the conven-
ton from making fool of itself or 60
ing to pieces in a passion without wait
ing to find out what the occasion for II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

President the negro colony at Oyster
Bay has increased considerably. All the
members are admirers of the President,
from the fact that he dined with Booker
Washington and has manifested other
predilections for the colored race. The
barber referred to above is a democrat,
and he conducts a business few feet
from the Presidents executive office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

FOR SALE.-The famous LEE COAL at
the lowest market prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-12

MICO, a table water of unsurpassed
purity, retains its qualities for an indefinite
period Absolutely free from ORGANIC
NATTER. je23 lm
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-26
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PASSING OF THE GRAND ARMY

sands will be no more. That is what
the passing OF the Grand Army of the
Republic means.
And try to realize. too. what senti-
ment clusters round that thought. 1t
will be fresh, vAid. real in the minds
of each and every one OF those march
ing thousands-the men who fought
and suffered for glorious cause.-the
passing OF the Grand Army Of the Re
public.
But notwithstanding this sad de-
crease 1t has been suggested that tho
membership ought to increase year by
year. There are still living over 90O.-
900 of the men who were part of that
grand army of the sixties, and of that
number less than 5000 are over
"a years old. Short, therefore. as it
may be. the Grand Army may still
look forward to a glorious future
From a speech delivered at the last
national encampment of the C. A. r.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-26

The object OF the Grand Army in It's
relation to civil life. and aside from its
traditional association and charitable
work. was to organize the victory
which. had been won on the field of
battle. The post rooms become schools
of loyalty, where reverence for the flag
az the symbol of the nation has been
persistently inculcated and where the
national idea has been constantly en-
alted. Then came the work in the
schools of which mention has been
made and whereof all the land knows.
1t IL not too much to say that owing
20 the far-reaching influence of the
Grand Army of the Republic more
than to anything else the flag is now
universally revered. and there is no
longer any question in the land, either
in the North or South. that the Amer
lean people now constitute nation.
Day after day. as the glory of their
achievements in all the arts of peace
is finding new acknowledgment in ev-
cry quarter OF the globe, there comes
new evidence that they are a unit
the world encompassing power Of the
future-great. glorious, invincible.
But what of the men who won this
priceless heritage in the most stupen-
dous struggle of the modern age?
They are passing. passing, swiftly
passing. More than ever now each
annual encampment brings home the
tragedy of death in life. More than
ever now each annual encampment
emphasizes the grim, solemn fact that
soon-all too soon-the Grand Army
of the Republic, with all that it sym
bolizes. will be nothing but a tradi-
ton. Figures that do not lie give
much food for thought-sad, intros-
pective thought.
In April. 1865, more than million
of men were in the military service OF
the United States. To these must be
added a roll of names which at that
time numbered over three hundred
and fifty thousand-the grand army
of the dead.
During the four years of the desper-
ate conflict altogether 2,S59.132 men
had been enrolled in the military ser
vice. There had been killed In bat
tie 6705S died of wounds and other
injuries. 1902; of disease. 224.5s6.
and from causes not classified, 24,S52
"a total death roll of 359,52S.
This vast army had taken part in
more than two thousand engagements,
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-26

many OF them of minor Importance as
to the number of men engaged or re-
suits attaii.vd, while others were
mighty battles which strained all the
resources and tested the fullest pow
ers of endurance of the great oppos-
ing armies, to an extent which must
make the legend. which fioated from
banner stretched across the front of
the Capitol. while the conquerors
were marching by during those two
memorable days of the grand spectac-
ular peace review: THE Only Nation
al Debt We Never Can Pay is the
Debt We Owe the Victorious Union
Soldiers" ring down the ages forever.
It was out of all this that the Grand
Army of the Republic grew into being
in 1873, with a membership of only al
O16, out of all those hundreds of thou
sands of veterans. But its growth was
inevitable-as inevitable as its decline
and death. 4 In 1890 the organization
reached the high-water mark with an
enrolment of 09,4S9, since which
time it has diminished at the rate of
two. three. four, Ave. six. seven. yes.
and even eight thousand year and
more. In 1899 the roll had sunk to
263,745. In that year alone $500 an
swered their final summons.
Pause for a moment and think what
that means. over eight thousand
members passing away every year and
the ratio increasing rapidly. Can your
mind grasp the figures in all their pa
thetic Significance? Eight thousand
every year. and soon 1t may be nine.
ten, eleven-who shall say how many
more thousands--till the roster is to-
tally effaced.
Stand on the street when the men
who nave come to live over again the
stirring days of the past go marching
by. Count them II you can and you
will find that there are nearly eight
thousand in line. 1t is an imposing
array. a vast host, the like of which
Is rarely seen in one tense. eager body.
And then let your mind try to grasp
the thought that before another year
has passed all those marching thou
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-26
Is the Sun DoubIe7

1.-The sun should be regarded as an
incipient binary star" says Professor
Bigelow in the Weather Review. Re-
cent scientific work in investigating the
circulation of the solar atmosphere in
accordance with the laws governing
the connective and radiative action OF
a large mass of matter contracting by
its own gravitation, have led Professor
Bigelow to the hypothesis that the
single fiery envelop conceals two
disks" series of observations extend
ing over many years on the period OF
solar rotation at various points on the
surface shows that ''the same meridian
of the sun is seen twice in single ro-
tation of the entire mass. first as the
eastern limb. and second, thirteen days
later. as the western limb" Therefore
the sun has dumb-bell figure of rota-
ton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-26
Big Standard Oil Plant.

The most important plant of the
Standard Oil Company is that Il Whit
ing. Indiana, twenty miles from Chi
cago. At present there are more than
200 stills in which the crude oil is re-
fined on the same principle that is em-
ployed in distilling whisky. The oil
stills are immense kettles under which
furnaces are kept burning. The vapor
passes through coiled pipes cooled by
water, and is thus condensed into VAR
ious oil products. The pay for the o.
500 men employed aggregates $4,000
a month.
An eight-inch pipe line. reaching to
the refinery from Lima, Ohio. 200
miles. and fed by wells of the Ohio and
Indiana fields en- route. furnishes the
present crude oil supply. There are
pumping stations fifty miles apart all
along this pipe line. The cost of trans
porting oil through this pipe line is
about one-tenth of what It would be IL
shipped by rail,
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-05-26
A World Wide Reputation.

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ly on their merits have they pushed their
way into almost every part OF the civil
ized world. Their reputation as an hon
est medicine that can always be relied
on has been built up by the grateful
praise OF those who have been cured.
The Two following letters Indicate Just
how the reputation OF this remedy knows
no geographical bounds. The sick and
suffering all over the world are asking
for Dodds Kidney Pills.
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some months from a Kidney complaint.
The doctor who attended me has recon-
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some relief But unfortunately l have
not been able to go on with the treat
ment. being unable to find any Pills in
Cairo. The Chemist who sold me the
two boxes has Informed me that he had
sent an order for some. and has been
keeping me waiting for more than one
month. This is the reason why / am
writing to you TO request you to have
the goodness to send me by return Of
post six boxes for which ! will pay as
soon as | receive them from the post.
where your branch agency In Egypt Is to
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Cairo. EGYPT.
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