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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
The Futurity Race.

New York, Aug 27.-The seventeenth
renewal of the Futurity, the richest two
year old stake in the United States, will
be run today at Sheepshead Bay. The
stake is worth about $55, 900, and appears
to be at the mercy of the millionaire
patrons of the turf, the Keene, Duryea
or Paget stables. Fourteen horses have
been sent out as starters, but James r.
Keene has named two, Sysonby and
Wild Mint; Herman B. Duryea has
three, Tanya, Artful and Rose of Dawn
Sydney Paget two, Tradition and Wood
saw; John f. Madden two, Hot Shot
and Waterside, and others one each as
follows: L. V. Bell, Gloriier; G. j..
Greener, Oiseau; Capt. Sam $. Brown
Agile; Pierre Lorilard, Chrysitis and the
National Stables Belle Strome. Sysonby,
Tanya, Tradition and Oiseau are as yet
unbeaten. The concensus of opinion
among horsemen is that the millionaires
will carry off the prize, that Sysonby
will win and that Duryea holds a good
hand for second and third places. The
winner will probably have to lower th'
record to win. Arrangements have
been made to handle so, 900 people.
The race was won by Artful, Tradition
second and Sysonby third.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Soldiers and Sailors Remembered

st. Petersburg, Aug. 27.-That the
Gar remembered mis- soldiers and sailors
at the christening of the heir to the
Russian throne on Wednesday was made
manifest today with the publication Of
the following telegram which was sent to
General Kuropatkin on Thursday ::
During the baptism Of Alexis, the heir
to the throne, Her Majesty and think
ing of our valiant troops and seamen in
the far East, invited them from our
hearts to be sponsors for the Czarevitch.
Let him preserve for the whole of his
life this spiritual link with all our troops,
from the highest chiefs to the private
soldiers and seamen, who are dear to me
and to Russia, and who proved their love
for the iatherland and their sovereign by
self-sacriices and exploits while suffer.
ing privations and encountering extreme
dangers. NICHOLAS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
FOREIGN NEWS

Very Rev. S. Reynolds Hole, d. D.,
Dean Of Rochester, England, since 1887,
died today.
The Canadian Pacific railway has de-
cided to increase its capital stock by
s25, 500, 900 for the purpose of inn rove
ment.
The Korean Minister at st. Peters
burg was instructed from Seoul to re-
turn home Immediately and his reply
was quite humorous. He telegraphed
that he was unable to comply with the
request as he had borrowed 5000
roubles 10 keep up the embassy and
that his creditors refused to permit his
departure until their bills had been paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Last Nights Fight.

San Francisco, Aug. 27.-James j.
JefIries has in all probability fought his
last fight. The boiler maker and cham
pion heavyweight pugulist by putting
away in hurricane style the erstwhie
Butte miner. Jack Munroe. in two rounds
last night, demonstrated beyond the
slightest doubt that he is practically un-
beatabIe. He has faced all challengers
of any note or merit and has licked them
all easily. Sporting men admit today
that no signs appear in the pugilistic of
ing of any contestant who might have
the least chance of wrestling the title
from Jeffries. Jack Munroe was much
distressed man today in more ways than
one. He admitted that he had bitten
off more than he could chew and
his trainers, Tim McGrath and Kid
Mccoy, agreed with him. Referee Ed
die Graney said that had he not stopped
the fight he believes JefIries would have
killed Munroe with his blows. The
gate receipts were S2l, 800. Of this the
fighters share is sixty per cent and the
division of that portion is go per cent.
to Jefries and 40 per cent. to Munroe.
This gives the champion 81, S4S and the
miner s., 1872. The remainder goes to
the club.
Pugilists on the ground and those in
other parts of the country, as shown by
reports received here, unite in making
Munroe a target for ridicule. His pre-
tentions as a fighter are declared to be a
sham
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Worthless Bonds.

The commissioner of internal revenue
has written letter to Mr.. Park Agnew,
collector Of internal revenue of the Sixth
district, at Alexandra, calling attention
to the necessity for increased vigilance in
the taking of worthless bonds for
whisky distillers The commissioner
says the responsibility Of procuring only
solvent bonds!is upon the collectors Of
internal revenue, and they must with.
hold their authority when a doubtful
bond is presented to them for approval.
1t is impracticable to require waiver Of
the homestead exemption in bond cases,
but sureties often swear falsely as to the
amounts they are worth, and the COM
missioner says they should be pros
ecuted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

JEFFRIEs still wears the beltas cham
pion among the heavy-weights in the
fi,tic arena. Munroe, who had the
temerity to stand before him in San
Francisco last night, having failed TO
land blow. The vanquished, we are
told. settled to the floor with blood run
ming from his mouth, eyes and ears.
He had been knocked outin 4 minutes.
Such exhibitions, while interesting to
many, are nevertheless questionable
yet they seem to have been appreciated
since the infancy of the world. Gladl&-
tors fought long before the days Of the
Colosseum, aud probably their successors
will continue to test their powers Of en-
durance 10 the end. A large percentage
of the people of the world never saw a
prize fight and probably never will.
They will die equally as wise Brutal
scenes are often enacted inside the ropes.
The terrible conflict between John c.
Heenan and Tom Sayers in 1860 for the
championship of the world is still re-
membered by many now living. These
giants fought desperately, but neither
could be declared the victor, and the
belt was cut in two. Later Heeuan,
the American champion, entered the
ring with Tom King, the English heavy
weight, and was knocked out. The
descriptions of this conflict were revolt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Arrival of the Archbishop OF Canter
buPy

New York. Aug. p. The Right Rev.
Randall Davidson, Archbishop of Can
terbury, and his wife arrived today from
England on board the White Star liner
Celtic. They were accompanied by the
Rev. j. II. j. Ellison, Vicar Of Wind
sor, and the Rev. lIyla Hollien. The
Archbishop and his party will proceed
at once to Quebec where the Archbishop
will preach tomorrow in the Cathedral,
the occasion being the one hundredth
anniversary of the dedication of the
church. Later the Archbishop expects
to visit several American cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

Everybody's for September, which has
been received from the Ridgway- Thayer
Co., New York, is up to the always high
standard of this magazine. Thomas
Lawson's "Frenzed Finance, the story
OF the Amalgamated" continues to be its
most prominent aud eagerly read article.
"Motor Boats" "Calumet and Hecla"
and "The Campaign Spellbinder" are
of interest. In Straight Talk" Every
body's readers express views on many
subjects. "The Prodigal Son." Hall
Gaines serial, grows in strength and
interest and the new clever short stories
are by good writers. "With the Pro-
cession" gives the happenings of the
month-stories, personalities, and events
that are making history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Launch of the Louisiana.

Newport News, Va, Aug, 27.-At
high tide this morning, the 10000 ton
battleship Louisiana glided down the
ways at the plant of the Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
and iloated on the bosom of the historic
James. Lieut. Gov. Saunders, of Louisi-
ana, and a party of prominent officials
and citizens of the State were present to
cheer the splendid fighter. The sponsor,
Miss Juniata l.allande, of New Orleans,
is strikingly handsome young woman
Of the Creole type. She received an
ovation as she assembled the christening
stand and king a bottle of cham.
payne over the PROV, said 81 christen
thee Louisiana. A bedlam of cheers
and whistles greeted the plunge of the
new battleship into her natural element.
The guests of the shipyard were then
taken to the Hotel Warwick, where
collation. was served. The Louisiana is
$50 feet long. In armor and armament
the Louisiana and her twin sister, the
Connecticut, which will be Launched at
the Brooklyn navy yard September 20,
will be slightly in advance of any ships
in the navy. Her armament will be
the most powerful yet placed on an
American warship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

REPRESENTATIVE CHARLES b. Lam
DIS. of Indiana, was at Oyster Bay to-
day telling President Roosevelt about
pol;tical conditions in the Hoosier State.
Disquieting reports have been brought
from Indiana within the last few days
and many believe that in spite OF the
presence of Senator Fairbanks on the
ticket it will have hard shedding.
Chairman Tom Taggart, of the demo-
cratic national committee, is said to be
organizing his forces in Indiana with
such skill and thoroughness that the re-
publican managers are experiencing
panicky sensations. The republicans
have been apprehensive for some time.
They realized at the first that Mr.. Roose-
Welt has a formidable competitor in
Judge Parker, and, never believing they
had walk-over, as time goes on pes
simism has invaded their camp and will
not down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
ElOpers Arrested.

Richmond, Va, Aug. p. "A Roanoke
special says; Mrs. Ellen j. Hundley and
r. c. Holback, both ofWythevillc, have
been arrested at RoapOke, charged with
deserving their respective consorts and
families. Warrants were sworn out at
the instance of the woman's hush and.
Mrs. Hundley is just 80 years of age,
and has four children. She expressed
contrtiOn and is anxious to return home.
Holback is % years old and is stupid
looking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

bursed By the paymasters during the
last day of the manoeuyres, which is the
day of the departure of the military COM
mands, will be fully 5000, 900.
Ten more cases of typhoid fever were
reported to the Heslth Office yesterday,
making a total of 172 so far for the
month of August.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, it is said,
has decided to use all its influence to aid
in the election Of President Roosevelt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
eyer.

THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY IS
enabled to buy its steel rails from the
steel rail tust in this country for S2l
per ton. The American railways that
directly compete with the Canadian Pa
cifc for business have to pay the trust
S28 per ton for rails, and are thus put at
great disadvantage. The railways are
the great carriers. By so much as the
cost of their construction, operation and
maintenance is increased they are Obliged
TO add to the cost of the service they
render the public. In commenting upon
this condition of affairs, the Phlladel-
phia Record says: "The excessive profit
on steel rails sold in the home market
made possible by the tariff duty OF S7'S4
per ton on imported rails-goes into the
pockets of the trust milliOnaires and
comes out of the pockets of the foolish
drones who in the sweat of their faces
produce the commodities which are car
ried back and forth by the great carriers.
And the milIiOnaires, with enc voice, cry
"Stand pat"-and their miserable dupes
throughout the land make echo, "Stand
nat -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

Sheepshead Bay, N Y, Aug. 81
Caller, 9 to 5, won; Bonfire, 20 to /,
second; Foxhuuter, 8 to 5, third.
Second race-Tramator, to |, won;
Gilpin, 10 to 1, second; Workman, 8 to
/, third
Highland Park, Detroit, Aug. 81
Rusk, to l, won; Dutch Barbra, to
), second; Chas. Elswood, s to 5, third.
Hawthorne, Chicago. Aug. 81
Dragon, 8 to |, won; Conrad, s to 5,
second; Florister, 80 to ] third
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
She Trapped the Thief.

While kneeliDg in prayer atSt. Alphon-
sus' Catholic Church, in Baltimore, yes:
terday morning, Mrs. Lizzie Thompson
watched the trap she had set to catch a
thief, and the plan was successful. For
some time the wealthy women parish
toners at the Cathedral and St. Alphon-
sus have been robbed OF valuables while
at their devotions. When Mrs. Thomp-
son knelt in her pew yesterday she
purposely placed her gold rosary and a
lace handkerchief on the seat be-
side her, where ii could be seen easily
As she watched, a slender hand came
over the back OF the pew, and MIS-.
Thompson saw her rosary and hand
kerchief noiselessly glide away. She
did not move until she heard foot
steps leave the pew behind her. Then
she quickly rose, followed well-dressed
young man out of the church and down
the street until she met an officer, when
she caused the mans arrest. He gave
the name of Ignatius Mattingly. The
rosary and handkerchief were found in
his pockets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

ing. Part of Heenan's jaw had been
opened by one of Kings sledge-hammer
blows and hung en- his face. The
American, CHASTITY, with blood flowing
down his face and breast, fought on I'M
til mercifuI blow from King rendered
him hors de combat. The world may be
better in some departments; the
tastes of some have not improved, how
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
PoIygamist Forced to Decline.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug 27.-David H.
Cannon, who was nominated as presi.
dental elector through the Smoot in
huence by the republican convention
here Thursday declined the nomination
last night. Mr. Cannon is said to be a
polygamist with hse wives and notice
was served on the church authorities yes.
terday that he must get off the ticket or
five thousand votes would be lost to
Roosevelt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Mrs. MAVERICK.

Mrs. Florence Maybrick, the Ameri-
can woman who has recently arrived in
this country after being pardoned out Of
an English prison, where she was sery-
ing life sentence for the murder Of her
husband will probably make her perma-
nent home in Washington Just now
she is living in retirement somewhere in
the Catskill Mountains, where she will
remain until her health is fully restored.
Since her arrival ia this country Mrs.
Maybrick has been importuned by pub
fishers Of magazines to write stories or
statement of her life. She has also re-
ceived offers from lecture bureaus to 60
on the lecture platform and suggestion to
60 IN the stage has also been made. None
Of these propositions has ever reached
her personally. Her attorneys, Messrs.
Hayden * Yarrell, have carefully pro
tected her from these opportunities, feel
ing confident that these offers would
wound her delicate sensibiities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
A Birthstone Serpent.

A dispatch from Bangor, Me-, says:
To the spectre moose of Lobster lake,
the moose. hoofed COW of Machias and
the Northport sea serpent with teeth like
Virginia fence, Maine has now added
the wriggly and bellicose serpent OF
Gardner's lake, which can stay under
water months at time, swallows molas-
SEES jugs, and, when going at full speed,
gives of an odor like birthstone. There
are several Washington county people,
including G. Hollis White, of East Ma
chias, the register of probate, who have
seen it in times past. An Indian wom-
an, whose sobriety is youGhed for by the
white ribbOners of the neighborhood,
saw 1t last summer, and there are some
old settlers who declare that the 'crit-
ter" has been 'sloshin' 'round' in
Gardeners lake for the last twenty years.
It is described as being about IS feet
long, with dark green and scaly body
and a head much like that of boa con-
strictor. 1t always comes to the surface
when there are fishing parties on the
lake, and evinces desire to follow all
boats that come out. No man has ever
been able to paddle canoe half as fast
as this serpent can swim. This week
Francis Dana, a Passamaquoddy Indian,
saw the reptile and gave chase, but was
distanced, and Dana is champion canoe
man of his tribe. The residents of the
locality take little stock in legends, hut
one of them says, "When we see a crit
ter like that a-swimmin' EASTERN tug
boat, an smellin' like a match fact'ry,
we know it, b'gosh ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
The New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 27.-The stock market
opened reactionary. The decline through the
active list averaged probably little more than
the London declines. The maximum declines
were J in Union Pacific and Norfolk and
Western and Z in Atchison and st. Paul.
The market closed strong at the best prices
of the dav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Putt an End TO il All.

A grievious wall oftimes comes as a result
Of unbearable pain from over taxed organs.
Dizziness, Backacke, Liver complaint and
Constipation. But thanks to Dir. Kings
New Life Pills they put an end TO it all.
They are gentle but thorough Try them.
Only 25c Guaranteed by f. 5. Lesdbeater &
Sons Druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
DIED.

At the residence of his parents, 2l6 north
rs'T Teo4 ' F1W4Rp Joseph infant August
p. II. and Mary 7. Desmond, age Is months
and IS days The funeral will take place on
Sunday evening, August 2S.-[Lynchburg
and Roanoke papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
Foul Crime Charged.

Charles A, Stewart, of Sussex county,
was arrested Thursday on a warrant
sworn out by a number of the citizens
of that county charging him with the
murder and burning of the body of Miss
Annie Boiling, whose charred remains
were found in the woods near Stony
Creek June 30. She was living in
Stewards house and disappeared June
81. Miss Boiling was distant relative
of Stewart, aud he took her in the fam
lily to board. The citizens were not sat
isfed with the original trial, and re
garded it as reflection that such a foul
murder could occur in the county and
no further effort be made to bring the
murderer to justice. The suspicion was
strong against Stewart and a citizens
committee took the matter in hand and
secured such evidence as seemed to JUS
tify Stewards arrest, and the warrant
was then sworn out. Stewart was placed
on trial before Magistrate George w.
johnson at Jarratts, yesterday, but the
examination was only partially gone in
to, when the case was adjourned until
next Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

THE Civil Service Commission has
addressed its periodical letter to the
heads of all the departments of the gov
ernment warning them against the de-
handing or payment Of political assess
ments and partisan activity of oficehol-
ders. But the President has told the
offceholders that they must 60 out and
hustle for their jobs and on occasions
like the present the President must be
obeyedl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

Right Rev. Sir Edward Thornton,
British Minister to Central-America, 9
dead. He was at one time Minister 10
the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

There we're no political callers at
EsoPus this morning, but one or two
we're expected this afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following is a list of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postofice up to
August q. 1904.
Blake, Victor C Lee, Miss Annie,
Brice, Mitchell Luck, Miss Nettie &
Battemoor, George Lane, i
Brown. Miss Grace Moore, Walter
Brown, Albert Ortel,
Evans, William W Pratt, Mrs I G
Earl, Mrs Rose Robinson, Salina
Esther, Miss Florence Rawlings, Mis-. Olive
Giuseppe, Rihando Riston, Mrs Ella
Glenn. Adam Tayman, Miss Elsie
Grady, NC Uppman, + l.
Harrison, Jack Nirg. Farm Journal Co
Hall, Mrs Bertha Williams, Miss Lee
Herbard, Mrs = 4 Whitberg. Sarah
Jones, William r A Williams, Miss Sattie
Jeffres. Samuel Wesmond, Simon
Jones, Ben Virgins, Miss Lena .
Kent, Mrs Lakey Wright, Miss Agnes
JOSEPH L. CRUPPER, +. II,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27

THE United States Steel Corporation
and the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
are said to have entered into bitter
struggle, in which millions will be spent,
if need be, to gain supremacy in the mar
kets of the West And all that is spent
by either or both of the big corporations
will have to be made up by the dear
people sooner or later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-27
The Market.

Georgetown, Aug. 27.-Wheat sOaSl.oS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-19
Ganeral esrant sized e Up.

General Fred ID. Grants fayd@ite
story OF his father is one that aptly
illustrates that great soldiers faculty
Of sizing up situation In few words.
I'VE had an old coachman," he says,
"who was not the brightest man In
the world. but what he did not know
about horse was not worth learning.
Mother used to call on him TO do all
sorts OF things that were not in his
line. and old John, of course, was al
ways making mistakes to aggregate
her. Once she sent him to the bank
to do some business, and he did It
wrong. She told father all about il,
and said:
81 guss you'll have to let John
60. He never does as he should amy
thing ! want him to do
We'll mother, said my father, II
John could do everything you want
lshim to do, and do II right. he would
not have to be orr coachman-'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-19
Not To he Given Away.

David r. Francis, president Of the
st. Louis exposition. was guest at
the Gridiron club dinner at Washing
ton. Before the dinner he met a
friend who said:
"Dave, | wish you would tell me a
funny story. expect those fellows
will call on me tonight and want to
have something ready. Can't you help
me out?''
"You remind me Of a time when !
was campaigning in Missouri" replied
Francis. u got to a hotel and the bin
OF fare consisted OF cornbread. canned
goods. and bacon. 7 wasn't impressed.
I wanted something good TO eat. and !
said to the landlord: is that all you
have to eat? | heard q lot Of quail
calling around here when I was driv.
ing In. Haven't you any qusil?'
Stranger said the hotelkeeper
IL had any quail would eat them
myself
"Same with funny stories II knew
one I'd keep 1t for myself. New York
World.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-05-19
rreparinK ror an lexam.

AT a dinner in Philadelphia of the
Pennsylvania Sossety OF the Sons OF
the Revolution George +. Baer. the
president of the Reading railroad,
said:
There is an old man mp the state
whom can't help admiring. This old
man In recent letter to our main of
fee asked for rates. distances, time
and so Fort. for many Important kinds
Of freight over our principal lines.
The letter probed deep into our traffic
business. II was Indicative OF keen
mind, Plainly its writer provided he
got fair treatment, would become a
valuable patron of the line.
$50 we sent posthaste one of our
brightest young traffic agents to see
him. The agent got off at his station
cold to reach his house. Arriving with
some disappointment at small farm.
| the agent took from his pocket the
long list Of rates that three clerks had
spent half the night in compiling. and
he said to the old man:
81 have come. sir, from the Reading
offices to answer your recent letter In
person. Here on these papers yon will
i find each of your questions treated in
/ detail. May we hope to do some bust
ness with your
s.sThe farreer looked over the list Of
answers with grunt of satisfaction.
You're from the railroad, ehY he
said Well. you can't hope for no busl-
ness from me. but I'm obliged to you
| just the same for all this Information
/ Its for my son. You see. he's got to
take an examination next month, and q
lot Of 1t will be about railroads, SO
thought I'd get him some railroad facts
first hand z