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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
Failure of ID. j. suIIy & Co.

New York, March I'D. ]. Sully
& Co., have announced their suspension
on the cotton exchange. The market
broke abruptly % points on the an
nouncement of the failure, May selling
to 1876 cents and July to 1850 cents.
The failure caused tremendous excite
ment. There had been no intimation
that sully was in trouble, and to most
people the faclure was. unexpected
Suliy has been bull in the cotton mar
ket since last fall and under his manipu-
lation the price of cotton reached Is
cents. He was credited with winning
millions of dollars, but presumably
This has all gone in the endeavor
to keep the price away up. The
declining market set in last We'd
nesday and Sully for the three days has
yainly attempted to stem the tide. We'd
nesday and Thursday saw declines ag-
gregating nearly $50 points and 70
point break today was probably the last
straw. The failure of Sully marks the
second failure to corner the cotton crop
within four years.
The slump in the cotton market con-
tinued steadily after the failure and at
2:9O p. m. decline of 200 points was
noted.
Following the suspension of Daniel J..
Sully & Co. on the Cotton Exchange,
the firm announced its failure on the
New York Stock Exchange. Later an
nouncement was made on the Coffee Elk
change that Daniel J. Sully & Co had
suspended. The Sully firm was mem
Der of all three local exchanges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18

FAVORABLE report on the bill, ex-
tending to five years the statute of
limitations in its application to govern
ment officials, was authorized by the
House committee on the judiciary to-
day. The extension of time is not to
apply to any person who is exempt from
prosecution now BY reason of the three
year statute at present in force lest some
former republican officials might be
brought to justice. Today's action was
not unanimous, and minority reports
will be filed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
Fifty-Eighth Congress.
Washington, D. c., Mar. IS.
SENATE.

Shortly after the opening of the SEN
ate a bill was passed directing that
Kirby Thomas, postmaster at Superior,
Wis, be reimbursed to the amount Of
Sl3, 1877. SO, the loss of stamps, etc., by
burglary October 20, 1902.
A resolution, offered by Mr.. Oyerman,
calling upon theSecretary of the Interior
to inform the Senate whether an order
had been issued enlarging the pension
act of June 81, 1890, and asking what
increase in pensions it would make, was
agreed to.
At the conclusion of the routine bust
ness the calander of general legislation
was taken up.
The Senate this afternoon in executive
session confirmed the nomination Of
Leonard Wood to be Major General U.
S. A. The vote was 46 to Is. Scott
and Kittridge were the only republicans,
so far as known, who voted in the mega
tive. Cockrell and Dubois were among
the democrats who voted in favor of con-
The Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
The House today, disagreeing to the
Senate amendments to the military APP
preparation bill, sent the bill to con-
ference.
Without debate the House adopted
the unanimous report of the committee
on elections that Representative Liver
nash, union labor man, of California,
whose seat was contested by former Rep
resentatiye Kahn, be declared entitled
to bis seat. The contest of Alexander
D. Dantzler (colored), republican, for
the seat of Representative A. +. Lever
(dem), Seventh district ofSouth Caroline,
and the contest of Moody, now deceased,
for the seat of Representative Gudger
(dem.), 10th district of North Carolina,
was unanimously decided in favor of the
sitting members.
In committee Of the whole the post
office appropriation bill was read for
amendments
An amendment by Mr.. Overstreet to
appropriate 100000 for separating
clerk hire" in third class postofices,
went out on point of order.
The House adjourned until Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
From Washington.
rorrespopdence of the Alexandria Gazette.l
Washington. March 10.

CORRESPONDENCE of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, March lS.
President Roosevelt today received
word from New York that the gins OF
zinc Menelik. of Abyssinia, had arrived
and we're subject to his orders. They
consist of lion cub and some elephant
msks. The hyena, which was also re-
norted as a gift to the President, was IN
tended by Menelik for the National 100
Agents Of the ZOO will go to New 1orH
this evening for the hyena and Will
bring back the other presents. The
lion cub after being exhibited to Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his family, will also
be consigned to the 700, while the tusks
will be sent to the National Museum.
The adjournment of the House from
this evening until Monday was taken to
enable members to visit jamestown, Old
Point Comfort, Va, and the site OF the
proposed jamestown Exposition, as guests
of the jamestown Exposition Company
The party will leave this city this even
ing, returning Sunday morning.
Mrs. Leonard Wood has arranged TO
sail tomorrow for the philippines to JON
her husband, who was today confirmed
AS a Major General.
Assistant Secretary of State Looms
returned to the State Department this
morning from his trip toSan Domingo
and Cuba, made on the Mayfiower IN
company with Admiral Dewey and
Rear-Admiral H. G. Taylor. Mr..
Loomis went to San Domingo to investi-
cate the conditions there with view
to making a report to the President;
As his report has not yet been prepared
Mr.. Loomis refuses to discuss for publ
cation what he learned in San Domingo.
Other members of the party, however,
said that the San Domingo situation
has in 10 wise been exaggerated by the
press reports.
The State Department has received a
notice from the Russian government OF
the laying of torpedoes at the entrance
of Port Arthur and giving instructions
to vessels entering that port. Pilots
will be furnished to steer vessels to their
assigned berths.
Another srep looking to the impeach-
ment of Judge Charles Swayne, OF the
federal district of Florida, was taken be-
fore the House committee on the judi
ciary today. The subcommittee which
has been investigating the charges made
its report to the full committee. The
majority of that committee, report in
favor of impeachment. Nr. Gillette
reports against further proceedings. The
majority report is deemed a strong one.
1t is the duty of the full committee to
recommend TO the House what its course
of action should be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
CONGRESSIONAL

Senator Quarles yesterday resumed
his speech in defense Of Gen. Leonard
Wood when the Senate went into ex-
ecutive session. The interesting feature
OF the afternoon was an exposition OF the
game of jai alai, for which Gen. Wood
granted concession.
Just before adjournment yesterday
Mr.. Soutiwick, of New York, precipi-
tated a brief but lively debate by having
read an editorial from the New York
World, giving republicans credit for
antitrust legislation and the merger
prosecusion. 1t was offered by way
of reply to Mr.. Williams, who
asked Wednesday if the merger
decision was to be used by the republic
can as a Theatrical political trick. Mr.
Williams, after the editorial had been
read, declared that the securities prose-
cution was instigated by Gov. Van SAINT,
whom he styled "a blanket Indian re-
publican" wEo refused TO consult
headquarters, and that for very shame
after he had the case docketed, the ad-
mlnlstratlOn prior 10 an elecllon cOuIu
not hold itself still. Mr.. Tawney Of
Minnesota, asserted that the democrats
in the Fifty-6rst Congress voted against
antitrust legislation, but a vigorous
protest came from Mr. Gaines, Of
Tennessee, and Mr.. Williams, each of
whom asserted that the democrats had
unanimously voted for such legislation.
Throughout the day the postofice ap-
preparation bill was under discussion,
and little progress was made. The
minority leader declared the Postoffice
Department was rotten from turret to
foundation stone, and the republicans
we're trying to reorganize it on an APP
preparation bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18

THE POWER of money and organlza-
ton in political campaign is fully
shown by the canvass now being made
by Mr.. w. r. Hearst for the democratic
nomination for the presidency. A few
months ago Mr. Hearsts candidacy was
not at all regarded seriously, but since
then he has formed powerful organlza-
ton in many of the States and by the
liberal expenditure of money is so
strengthening and extending this organl-
cation that he has become candidate to
be reckoned with. In fact he is the only
man spoken of in connection with the
nomination who has any real organized
backing and has already succeeded in
securing number of delegates To the
national convention before the country
at large knows who really are the other
candidates. He fully appreciates the
importance of getting there first with
the most men and to this adds the most
money
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money.

THoUaH one of the youngest, Mr..
Bailey, of Texas, is one of the ablest and
most discerning members of the Senate.
He was recently mentioned in connec-
ton with the presidential nomination,
aud delegation waited on him and in
formed him that it would be very crafty
ing to them if he would allow them to
vote for him at the st. Louis convention.
"Gentlemen, said Mr. Bailey, when
the spokesman of the delegation had
finished, con the wall of my Office in
Gainesville there hangs picture OF JEFF
ferson Davis" His reply made a
lengthy speech to show the idleness of
talk of nominating him entirely unneces-
sary. He fully realizes that the time
is not get for a southern man to be
elected President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
A Husbands Terrible Vengeance.

Vienna, March 1S.-Word reached
here today of terrible vengeance melted
out by a husband who believed his
wife to be unfaithful, at Arad, Hungary.
A miner of that place, Klimpian, by
name, suspected that his wife was too
familiar with lodger named Kohout.
Klimpian waited till all were at the
table when he exploded a stick of dyna-
mite under the table, blowing the lodger,
his wife, himselfand their four chill
dren to atoms The house was COM
pletely demolished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
Asphyxiated.

New Haven, Conn.,, March 1S.--An
unknown man and woman we're found
dead in the Europa Hotel this morning.
They were registered at midnight as
''Jack Mack and wife,, and we're as
signed to a room. At four o'clock the
man in charge of the place, smelled gas
and broke in the door of the room. He
found both dead. The police believe the
case to be one of accidental asphyxiation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
FRIDAY EVENING. MAR. IS, 1904

From what can be learned IN Washing
ton on the subject there is nothing ID the
reports that Congress is to make whole
sale investigations of the executive de-
partments in revenge for the treatment OF
Senators and Representatives in the BITS
tow report and otherwise. There is sui
a great deal of feeling against the rost-
Office Department on the part Of the men
mentioned in the ''inhuence" report, al
though that is decreasing, and there IS
some general feeling against some oil the
other departments for various PERSONA
reasons on the part of individuals, but
republicans dono proposet to cut otffher
nose to spite their face, by starting gen.
eral investigations to run through the
simmer and embarrass the presidential
campaign. The very fact that the IN
vestigation was going on would be en-
barrassing, regardless of whether much
or little was disclosed that might be
troublesome to the republican party
The only department that was in danger
of investigation namely, the Postothce
Department, escaped even when the
wrath of the House was hotly kindled
against it, and it is not likely that there
will be any return of the opportunity,
which the democrats did their best to
improve. The democrats would be glad
to see an investigation of the national
departments. They will emphasize IN
every possible way their argument that
PostofTice Department revelations prov Q
the necessity for the Investigations OF
other departments. Such investigations
would disclose similar results, they say,
and, incidentally, would show also, as IN
the Postoffice Department case, how the
influence of Congressman, especially
those belonging to the party in power
affects the whole business of the govern
ment. But they do not expect success.
They will be able in the campaign to de-
clare that the only way to get at the facts
is to "turn the rascals out" ana turn
over the books to the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
More Riots.

Disturbances Of strikers are not nearly as
grave as an individual disorder Of the sys-
tenn. Oyerwork, loss of sleep, nervous ten
sion will be followed by utter collapse, unless
a reliable remedy is Immediately employed.
There's nothing so efficient to cure disorders
Of the Liver or Kidneys as Electric Bitters,
It's wonderful tonic, and effective nerVine
and the greatest all around medicine for run
down systems. Itdispels Nervousness, Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia and expels Malaria
germs. Only SOC, and satisfaction gnaran-
teed by +. 5. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
Terrific Hail Storm.

New Orleans, March IS. Half 4
million dollars worth of damage was done
by terrific wind, hail and rain storm
which swepto this city late yesterday
The Southern Express Company's office
and warehouse, on Perdido street, col
lapsed under the weight of hail and rain,
and three teamsters were seriously in
jured. At the st. Charles Hotel, the roar
ing Of hail on the 80, 600 square feet of
glass roofing created panic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18

The many friends of John Blount will
be pleased to learn that he has entirely
recovered from his attack of rheumatism.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured him
after the best doctors in the town
Monon, Ind.) had failed to give relief.
The prompt relief from pain which this
liniment affords is alone worth many
times its cost.-For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
New York stock Market.

New York, March 1S.-The stock
market showed little hesitation at the
opening but after small concessions the
tendency turned upward. In the rail-
way list the improvement was confined
10 most instances to fractions. The mar
ket appeared to be under the control of
the bull faction and all offerings at con-
were freely taken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
DIED.

Suddenly, at Bluemont, Va, March Il, 1901
at o'clock a. M, JOHN BERGIN, beloved
husband Of Mary Bergin, in the 51st year Of
Asleep in Jesus. o how sweet,
To awake on that beautiful shore
Where in happiness we all shall meet,
Where sickness and sorrow are no more
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Funeral from st. Mary's Church tomorrow
Saturday morning at $50 o'clock. Friends
aad acquaintance of the family are respect
fully invited TO attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
IL Saved His Leg.

PA. Danforth of LAGRANGE, Ga. suffered
for six months with a frightful running sore
on his leg but writes that Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, wholly cured it in five days. For
Ulcers, Wounds Piles, it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only % cts.
Sold by Z. b. Leadbeater q sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
Voted Against Strike.

indianapolis, Ind, March lS.-It can
be positively stated that the miners have
voted against a strike in the central
competitive district. The total vote as
announced by President Mitchell shortly
today, is: Total vote, 1861
SS7. For strike, 67, 373 against strike,
90, 504 majority 81, l31.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18

The University Club in New York is
in turmoil today over the statement of
District Attorney Jerome, made in AL
bany yesterday that one or its members
acted as a "tout" fer Canfeld's gambling
house. Ii is said that undoubtedly an
investigation will be held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-03-18
The Market
Well Again.

Georgetown. Mar 10 Wheat Gsasl.Os.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28

West Virginia day will be cele-
brated at the St. Louis exposition
tomorrow with interesting exer-
cises in the West Virginia build
ing. The program:
Hon. n. E. Whitaker, chairman,
presiding.
Address by President D. r.
Francis.
Delivery of the keys by the
architect to Colonel Fred Paul
Grosscup, vice chairman of the
commission.
Acting for the commission, Col.
Grosscup will deliver the building
to Gov. A. B. White, representing
the people of the State as its
chief executive.
Acceptance of building by Gov.
White.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28

The Gentry Brothers show ex-
hibited here yesterday afternoon
and evening, and Notwithstanding
the fact that the weather was
threatening at each performance,
large crowds attended each enter
tainment. Nothing could keep
the people away from the Gentry
show. The name Gentry has been
connected with good shows for
many years, and once it became
definitely known the famous pony
and dog aggregation was to ex-
hibit in our city, was an ample
guarantee to the citizens in gen.
eral that they would be highly en-
tertained.
The same number of clever ami
mails which characterized the per-
formances of other years were
presented yesterday and made the
same favorable impression upon
the immense audiences as of yore.
One of the most remarkable per-
formances was that of the invalid
pony Romeo. This handsome lit
tie animal comes into the ring on
the jump, his head and tail high
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28
SHOW DRAWS GOOD CROWDS

in the air and all symptoms of ro-
bust health. But when told to
take his part in the program the
little rascal begins to i'sojer, I"
and rapidly develops what seems
to be a bad case of the rickets or
violent intoxication. Every joint
seems to bend both ways, his head
wobbles in an irresponsible fash
ion and he scrambles around the
ring on a hook and pastern joint.
When told that he is excused on
account of his health from further
labors, he Immediately revives and
scampers off with the monkey
physician on his back.
The proprietors and showpeople
generally were genteel, and the
very best of order prevailed
throughout the entire day. The
ponies were in fine condition, and
had every evidence of being well
fed and treated, as did all the
other animals.
The show left last night for
New Martinsville, where it exhib-
tied this afternoon and will also
give another interesting entertain
ment tonight.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28
OUR OWN STATE

Presentation of State flag and
address by Hon. John T. McGraw.
Impromptu addresses by promi-
nent statesmen and citizens.
The business men of Pittsburg
will make their tour into West
Virginia on July II, 13, IA and 10,
travelling on special trains. The
trip will cover about 800 miles.
The following places will be
visited: Wheeling, Moundsville,
New Martinsville. Sistersville, st.
Marys, W. Va; Marietta, o.;
Parkersburg, Cairo, Pennsboro,
Salem, Clarksburg, Weston, Buck
hannon, Grafton, Philippi, Bell
ington, Elkins, Parsons, Thomas,
Davis, Keyser, Piedmont, W. Va. f;
Cumberland, Nd; Fairmont, Man.
nington, Morgantown, W. Va. /;
Uniontown and Claysville, Pa.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28
Declares Dividend.

At a meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Tyler County
bank held in its banking rooms
last evening, a dividend of 40
payable out of the earnings of the
bank for the past quarter, was de-
clared and ordered paid to its
stockholders by July l. This is
the second dividend of 40 this
bank has paid this year.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28

Charles Stewart was here last
evening. Mr.. Stewart is one Of
our well-known capitalists of
West Virginia. He is now presi-
dent Of an electric railway be-
tween Oklahoma City and Sulphur
Springs, Okla, a distance of 80
miles. He is also making other
fine investments throughout the
West. We would be glad to have
Mr.. Stewart remain in West Vir-
ginia for such investments; this
is his native State.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28

A provisional program Of the
West Virginia Christian Endeavor
convention which is to be held at
Parkersburg, July II, 13 and IA,
has been arranged, and the ar
rangements are as follows:
The sessions Of the convention
will be held in the Presbyterian
church, and all delegates who ex-
pect entertainment must send
their names to w. H. VOL, Jr.,
Box 270, Parkersburg, not later
than July 9.
For reduced rates on the rail
roads apply to H. D. Boughner,
Clarksburg. If your society has
not already done so, please send a
contribution at once to Miss Sallie
Russell, Sistersville, our treasurer.
These conventions cost money,
and the expense is met by volun-
tary contributions. Pray for this
convention. Sincerely,
GEO. W. POLLOCK,
Pres. State G. E. Union.
Tuesday Evening, July IL.
| S o'clock. Observation-Disclosures.
Song service; convention chorus
s 80. Address of welcome
w. H. Wolf, Jr., Parkersburg.
Response-Rev. w. A. Hartman.
Reception by local union.
Wednesday, July 13.
! s 80. -. Praise
S:45. Quiet hour
P. S. 121, Rev. G. E. B. Ward.
Field Secretary Colorado union.
9:15. Hour with the Bible
Rev. Alfred T. Perry, ID.
Pres. Marietta College, Marietta.
1O:15. .....
Conference on prayer meeting
Conducted by Mr.. Won Og-
den, General Secretary U. S.
c. E., Boston, Mass.
II 90. C. E. and Reform
Theodore Alvord, Esq, State
Supt. Anti-Saloon league,
Parkersburg.
II 80. Appointment of committees
| 2 90. Devotional services
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VA. c. E.
CONVENTION

Led by j. c. Roane, Weston.
2 80. Reports of district officers
Reports of State Secretary
and Treasurer, Miss Sallie
Russell, Sistersville.
Address Of State President,
Rev. Geo. w. Pollock,
Buckhannon.
Open parliament on junior work
Mr.. VOgt.
4 90. Junior hour
Conducted by Rev. j. d. Hull.
Recess.
o :OU. ....... ..'.'''
Song service; convention chorus
$50. Address
Thursday, July IA.
s 80. ....... ..........P Praise
S:45. Quiet hour
9:15. Hour with the Bible
Rev. A. T. Perry, ID.
10 :l5. ...............
School of methods, local,
county and district unions.
Conducted by Mr.. Vogt.
II 10. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 49,.
Field work: its aim, import
anca and methOdS
Rev. c. E. B. Ward.
Recess.
200. Devotional service
2:3O. Address ideals
Rev. c.. E. Cramblet, LII. D.
Pres. Bethany College, Bethany.
3 100. The ideal district
Mrs. Berta Mckinney, Burnsville.
3:15. The ideal society
Rev. w. P. Dorsey, Huntington.
3 80. The Ideal EndeavOrer
Rev. Arthur Hank, Salem.
3 As. Open confession
Led by Mr. VOgt.
.OU.
Reports of committees and
business.
Recess.
s 90.
Song service; convention chorus
$50. O................... Address
Mr.. Won Ogden VOgt.
Conservation.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-06-28

The rhinestone bar is a favorite
stock pin.