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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20

CHAIRMAN BABCoCK Of the republican
congressional committee is again alarm
ed and is realizing what has for long
time been apparent to most democrats
that the republicans are likely to lose the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Babcock
makes the open statement that the
chances favor the democrats, and he de-
mands a more active campaign on the
part of the republicans. There has re-
Gently been considerable exu.tation on
the part of the enemies of democracy be-
cause such States as Maine and Vermont
were carried by reduced republican ma
iorities. There was at no time any more
probability of either going democratic
than there is for Texas appearing IN the
republican column. Mr.. Babcock is en-
deavoring to animate the republican
hosts, and it is hoped the democrats Will
leave no stone unturned in their propa-
ganda against RoOseveltism and the
thousand and one evils which form the
tail of the kite. The enemies of the
peoples party are now naturally appre-
hensive, and as November draws nearer
more and more of the blue sky appears,
while there is every reason to believe
that the sun of Austerlitz is destined TO
break over the victorious democratic
hosts next election day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
New York Democrats.

Saratoga, n. Y, Sept. 20.-The gu
bernatorial situation il unchanged and nc
one can tell with any degree Of certainty
who the candidate will be. A night OF
many conferences will be followed by a
general caucus of all the leaders when il
is expected that some man will be
settled upon, and the much mooted
question be determined. The two most
talked of candidates this morning are
Edward NJ. Grout, Of New York, and
John b. Stanchfield, Of Elmira. The
boom for William Travers Jerome is in
a quiescent state, as there is no one here
who is active in forwarding his canvass
and it is believed that no further con-
sideration will be given his name Dun
can Campbell Lee, of Ithaca, will be
permanent chairman of the convention,
David b. Hill still declares that the
convention is an open one. Many be-
lieve that he has candidate up his
oleeve who will be produced at the
proper time. The platform which will
be read to the convention tomorrow,
sets forth the democratic idea of things
in sixteen hundred words. It's con-
tents are being carefully guarded by
those who have it in charge by order of
Mr.. Hill.
A State convention, in many respects
the most remarkable in the annals of the
Empire State democracy, was called to
order shortly after noon today. Enthus-
iasm seemed to have been stimulated by
the free-for,all character of the guber-
natorlll contest, aud the possibility that,
for the first time in many years, Q
nominee might be selected by the dele
gates upon the floor Of a democratic
convention. The crowd fairly roared
when Charles +. Murphy, backed by
BOurke Cochran, former United States
Senator Charles f. Towne, and State
Senator Victor Bowling marched down
the aisle. In calling the convention to
order Cord Meyer, chairman OF the New
York State committee, announced that
William B. Hornblower, of New York,
had been chosen by the State committee
to be temporary chairman. Mr.. Horn
blower then addressed the convention.
Mr.. Hornblowsr's address was fire.
quently interrupted by applause. When
he praised the administration of Grover
Cleveland, there was Perfect storm of
cheers and at the mention of the name
of Alton Brooks Parker, the crowd
shouted and yelled for nearly FIVE min
utes. Secretary Thomas Smith then
read the list of delegates. David b.
Hill, though absent, was literally APP
plauded as his name was called at the
head of the Albany county contingent.
William F. Sheehan also stayed away.
1t was noised about the hall that be
remained at the Grand Union Hotel in
conference with the State leaders. AT
the close of the reading of the roll call
the committees were appointed, and the
convention took recess until ten o'clock
tomorrow,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
The Races.

Grayesend, N. Y, Sept. 20.-Firsl
race. Letols won, Geranium second,
Major Pelham third.
Second race-Oiseau won, Blan6y sec.
ond, Hearts Desire third.
Third race-Monet won, Armenia sec.
ond, Ascension third.
St. Louis, No., Sept. 2O.-Bugle
Horn won, Chick Morgan second, North
Wind third.
Hawthorne, Chicago, Sept. 90
Happy Jack won, Freebooter second,
Clydeo third.
Toronto, Canada, Sept. 20.-First
race. Persistence won, Conspiracy sec
ond, Margaret third.
Second race-Caper Sauce won, Sam
pan second, Moonruker third.
Third race-James Y won, Brigsnd
second, Early Boy third.
New York, Sept. 2O.-The stewards
of the Jockey Club has allotted the ioi-
lowing dates for meeting at Pimllco 10
be held under theirjurisdiction: Noyem'
Der 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, IL, and 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Suit knfered.

New York, Sept. 20.-A suit was en-
tered today in the United States District
by the United States government.
against the Fidelity and Deposit Com
pany, of Maryland, to recover the sum
of $50, 900 given by the company as
bonds for Charles F. w. Neeley, when
he was appointed as Chief Of the Bureau
of Finance, of the Department of Posts,
in Cuba. 1t was the duty of Nicely to
sell postage stamps, and other supplies
to postmasters throughout the island
when Cuba was under the admins
tration of this government. AS such
agent OF the government, he was charged
with embezzling the sum of $40, $50. AZ.
Fer this he was tried and convicted.
The complaint alleges that although the
District Attorney has made many re-
quests for the payment of the amounts
of the bond, these requests have moi
been complied with,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Hit Man I'm Mirror.

After a desperate battle with him
self in a mirror, James Toner, ofPhila
delphia is in the Episcopal Hospital,
badly thrashed by his own image. Toner
went home shortly after midnight Sstur-
day morning, end was amazed to see a
dim light in the parlor. Entering the
house noiselessly, he stole in the parlOr
and glanced about fora possible burglar.
Suddenly he WAS confronted by man
who appeared to be staring at Toner as
Toner was staring ct him. He made 4
rush for the intruder, who started for
ward with equal alacrity to meet the at
tack. Both men struck simultaneously,
and there was a crash that brought Mrs.
Toner out of bed in an instant. The
frightened wife ran downstairs and dis
covered that her husband had cut small
artery in bi, right wrist There wasn't
enough left of the mirror to make apocket
looking-glass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
TIL sDAY EVENING. SEPT. 20. 1904.

MANY of the attacks made upon Mr..
Bryan's democracy are not only unnec'
esssary but unkiDd and frivilous. That
he is q man of brains and convictions
none who know him or who have heard
him sneak will deny for an instant; still
no ;s a democrat and believes in the
democratic principle that the majority
sbonld ule. This he showed at the IT.
ionis convention and ever since. In
sneecb made at Denver last week he
characterized President Roosevelt as a
dangerous man, because of his love OF
mower and warlike demonstrations, and
unsuited TO be at the head of a nation
that wanted to be great in moral force
and not in physical force, and said:
ecYou ask me, a believer in free silver,
how can bring myself to support a
man who favors the gold standard. l
say that l love peace and the gospel OF
peace infinitely more than l love either
GOLD or silver" Mr.. Bryan assured his
hearers that if Judge Parker were elected
President peace would reign in the
United States during the next fouryears'
these utterances are not only democratic
but conservative, and show that Mr.
BRYAN is not the dangerous man his
enemies would make him out to be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Petition I'm bankruptcy.

Richard A. johnson, a well-known
broker of Washington and son-in-law Of
Senator Arthur p. German, yesterday
filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy.
The liabilities are placed at 1892, 457.
The assets are placed at 1913, 4S5. 8S,
but they consist entirely Of debts due on
open accounts. 1t has been known tor
sometime that Mr.. johnson was in finan-
cial straits, but it was believed that he
would be able to pull through. He is q
son of Mrs. Kurtz johnson, and has
many wealthy relatives. Itwas thought
they would come to his assistance. Mr..
Johnson was a member of the firm of
Gurley & johnson, which until the panic
of 1901 was among the leading brokerage
firms in Washington. Mr.. johnson
makes oath that he owns no personal
property or real estate. Against all the
items in the legal form enumerating as
sets such as tstocks in incorporated COM
panies," negotiable bonds" "money
deposited in banks" there is the un-
varying response "none." Mr.. john
son did not avail himself OF any exemp-
tons for himself or bis family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Municipal Ownership Fails.

A dispatch from Chicago says that ac-
cording to the report of the expert ac-
countsnts appointed to bring order out
OF chaos in the books Of the thriving
little suburban town of Blue Island, mu-
nicipsl ownership is a dismal failure in
that community. An annual deficit of
nearly so per cent. In the cost Of main
tenance of the water works and electric
lighting plants owned and operated by
the town is revealed, as well as beauti-
full crop of extravaganza, mismanage-
ment, graft, pull and all the other SIMS
ter elements which go TO make up what
is known as political influence. With
the memorable logic of figures it is shown
conclusively that municipal ownership is
worse than failure ia Blue Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Mr. TibbIes, Letter of Acceptance.

Mr.. TibbIes' Letter or acceptance.
Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 20.--The letter
of acceptance of Thomas Henry Tibbles,
nominee of.the peoples party, tor vice
president, was made public today. After
dwelling at length upon the principles
which the peoples party enacted into law
and vigorously denouneing monopolies,
Mr.. Tibbles says: 1.-THE adherents of
the peoples party come from all classes
wherever man is found who loves man
kind and believes that governments are
instituted among men, not for the pur-
pose OF enabling a few TO gather gold and
pile 1t up mountain high, but for the
purpose of advancing the human race,
bringing gladness TO the hearts of all til e
people, enabling them through the de-
velOpment of the mind TO enjoy the de-
lights of the intellectual world, and lay
up treasures that all the cycles of time
cannot corrode. They seek not the adj
vantage of one class, but of all classes.
They believe that the principles enunci-
ated in our platform wilt furnish 3
foundation for the building up of sucS~s'
nsiioh and such q people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20

4 SWEEPING decision which may Sc
riously affect many of the smaller trust
companies, was handed down by Judge
Baer, sitting in the Circuit Court in Bal
timore last Friday, in which he declared
that all trust companies doing business
in Maryland must deposit at least $780,
600 In securities with the State treasurer.
1t is said that many of the smaller trust
companies have not been doing this
The decision was rendered in the case OF
the Southern Trust and Deposit Com
pany, which brought suit to prevent
Governor Warfeld and Attorney Gen
eral Bryan from proceeding to forfeit
the charter of the company. The decis.
ion is adverse to the contention Of the
trust company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
New Jersey Republicans.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 2O.-The re-
publican gubernatorial convention con-
vened here shortly after noon, today,
with a large attendance and much en-
thusiasm. The platform praises the
past history of the republican party, en-
dorses the administration of President
Roosevelt, and Governor Murphy, and
declares Tor equal taxation, subject to
report OF the equal taxation commission,
to the next legislature. f. G. Stokes.
formerly chancery clerk, will, it is said,
be nominated by reclamation for Gov
ernor.
Edgar Caspar Stokes, was this after
noon nominated by reclamation for
Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20

ADvICEs from the Philippines are to
the effect that the military authorities
have adopted the RECOMMENDATION policy
in the Island of Samar in the endeavor
to put down the increasing trouble with
"pulajan" fanatics, who are committing
all sorts of outrages. When the Span
iards we're endeavoring to crush Maceo
aud his hordes of Cuban rebels Weyler
adopted the same method. A cry went
up from this country which never ceased
until the United States wrested the ISL
and from Spanish rule. Now this
country is practicing Weylerism in the
Philippines. If such an act was wrong
when resorted to by Spain, what excuse
has this country for resOrting to recon-
centration?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20

THOMAS TAGGART, chairman of the
democratic national committee, arrived
in Chicago yesterday. In an interview
he said that the democratic outlook is
excellent in Indiana, New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut, West Virginia and
the East generally. Mr.. Taggart, in re-
ply to a question, said Illinois was de-
batable if the democrats would manifest
harmony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
The New York Stock Market.

New York, Sept. 20.-The influences this
morning were the reduced estimates Of the
corn crop and the development of cold
wave in the northwest. These circumstances
led to rather liberal selling in the railroad
list. The industrial group was especially duh
and steels were adversely affected by the re-
duction in the price of bllets. In the rail-
way list there were losses of about per cent.
The local traction group was dull, but frac-
tionally lower. The bearish element show
ed more activity than in some time, and the
speculation for the time being appears to be
controlled by crop and weather conditions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Attacked by Italians.

Geneva, Sept. 2O.-H. L. Washing
ton, consul at Geneva, suffered rough
treatment by crowd of workmen, near
Coppet today. The consul, with bis wife
and party of friends, was AUTOMOBILE
ing. Near Coppet the car collided with
COW. The consul stopped to examine
the damage when the owner of the ami
NAL and neighboring Italian workmen
attacked the party with stones. Consul
Washington was severely wounded on
the head, and the others of the party
sustained slighter injuries. The party
finally escaped BY dashing at full speed
through the mob.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

The sailing ship Magnet. which today
passed NybOrg, Denmark, reports that she
passed in the Gulf Of Finland forty Russian
vessels steaming west. The warships were
doubtless the members of the Russian Baltic
feet, which week ago sailed for the far East.
A shunting engine out cf control dashed
"a miles down an incline near Ferrara, Italy,
today and collided with an express train. IL
is reported that number of the passengers
of the express were killed and injured.
At the annual meeting of the European
Petroleum Company. held today, it was an
nounced that the company's oil lands in Rou-
mania had been leased to the Standard Oil
Company.
Tho agents of the North German Lloyd
steamship line have been instructed to adj
vance the westward steerage rates from $40
to $l5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
TELEGRAPHIO BREvITIEs

James NJ. Guffey, national committee
man from Pennsylvania, has decided
that $50, 900 will be his subscription TO
the democratic campaign fund this year.
John H. Onderdork, a retired million
sire merchant of Brooklyn, was found
in q pauper's bed in the Metropolitan
Hospital on Blackwelps Island yester-
day.
The suspension is announced ofGeorpc
w. Harris, of No. so Broadway, New
York, members of the Consolidated Stock
and Petroleum Exchanges. As near as
may be learned the liabilities amount
10 $40, 900 and the assets to 500, 900.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt enjoyed
probably their last outing of the summer
at Oyster Bay. N. Y, today, leaving Saga
more Hill early in the morning with a
lunch basket packed and embarked in a
rowboat. The President rowed in the d.
rection of the Sound and soon took the
life boat out of view. 1t was noon be-
fore the picnic party of two returned.
Tomorrow, which will be the last day Of
the Presidents vacation, will propably
be busy one for the chief magistrate,
as two or three important political Wis
itors are expected and the work Of wind
ing up the affairs of the summer capi-
tap will consume some time.
Sixteen Italian laborers became involved
in drunken brawl in Riverdale, near Chi
cago. last night, which resulted in the death
Of two and the fatal injury of another, be-
sides minor injuries to almost every one OF
the others.
A drunken Italian shot Of girl in New
York today. The bullet strnck her belt
buckle and glanced of, doing but little dam
age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Message from Heaven" to Roosevelt,

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 2O.-A man
giving his name as j. E. Reeves, and his
home as Baltimore, was arrested near the
executive Office this forenoon. lie was
on his way to the residence of the Pres
ident, he said, ito tell him about an au-
tomobile trip to heaven" that he had
taken. Reeves said he had message
from heaven to the President and that
he could reveal 1t to no one save the
President. He also said he wanted the
President to aid him in writing book
which would be a sequel to the Bible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Killed by a STRAY Shot

st. Louis, Sept 20.-Fred Scheel, a
young attorney Of East st. Louis and a
son of DR.. Scheel, prominent Belleville,
Ills, physician, was killed Monday in
front of the st. Louis law school, by a
stray bullet fired at Oliver Beck, re-
publican election judge, The man who
fred the shot made his escape. The
killing of Scheel followed fight in the
polling place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Missing Man Probably Murdered.

Rochester, N. Y, Sept. 20.-After a
search lasting sill day yesterday and all
of last night, nothing has yet been re-
yealed of the whereabouts of Asher
Gates, the contractor, who is supposed
to have been waylaid and murdered on
the road between this city and Penfeld.
Gates is now positively known to have
carried over 81, 900 with him, as he had
that amount of money when he was last
seen by his wife on Sunday afternoon at
$40 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Absent Treasurer Leaves Shortage

Boston, Sept. 2O.-Karl Braun,
treasurer of the Kossuth Hall Associ
alton and one of the best known
Germans in Boston. left the city by a
late train on Sunday, August 14th,
telling his wife that he was going
away on a business trip. He has
not yet been heard from, and an
examination of the accounts of the
association shows s., 600 and the short
age may 90 as high as $40, 200.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
New Hamnshire RenubIicans

Concord, n. f., Sept 2O.-The re.
publican State convention today nomi.
mated Hon. John McLane, OF Milford,
for governor. The platform recounts
the deeds of the republican party in the
nation, and declares that the demo-
cratic party cannot and dare not chal-
lenge any of the accomplished facts. 1t
pledges the support of New Hampshire
republicans TO Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
An Early Morning Wedding.

Mrs. Nellie Phoebus, the divorced
wife of Frank Phoebus, son of the
founder of the famous old Hygeia Hotel,
at Old Point, was married at O'Clock
Yesterday morning to Jean Sullivan
Cakes, formerly a second lieutenant in
the United States artillery, and stationed
at Fort Monroe. Late Saturday night
the couple went TO Norfolk in search q
a minister and the clerk of the court,
At 2 o'clock they succeeded in getting a
license, and at 8 O'Clock, after one min
lister had declined to marry the divorced
woman again, they succeeded in finding
Rev. ]. E. Merritt, who made them man
and wife. Mrs. Oskes, as Miss Nellie
Dougherty, was one Of the most admired
of Old Points bellies. The story Of her
latest romance as she related 1t yesterday
is as follows: Lieutenant Cakes and
have known each other for a long
while, and the friendship We formed
each for the other early ripened into
love. The difficulties he had with the
court-martial had no other effect than to
draw us closer together, and we are very
happy. We had planned to wed in
Elizabeth City, n. c., but thought bet
ter Of It Saturday night and so went to
Norfolk"
Since former Lieutenant Cakes left
the army as the result of a court-martial
he has been proprietor of the Buck Roe
Beach Hotel, a seaside resort, near Old
Point, where, he said yesterday. the
couple will live.
Ono, indeed" said Mrs. Oakes, 1--WE
shall live with ny father, who is CON-
missioner Of the revenue of Hsmpden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
STATE OIL OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO } 9
IrCAs COUNTY.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner Of the firm Of +. J. Cheney &
Co. doing business in the city of Toledo.
conntv and State aforesaid, and that SAID firm
will nav the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December, A. ID.
iss6. A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal.l Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testimonials
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggist, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Eireworks Factory Destroyed.

Paris. Sept. 20.-The Ruggieri ire
works factory, at Saint Denis, which
supplied the whole of France with pyro-
technics, was destroyed by an explosion
today. A dispatch received this after
noon says that several persons were
severely injured in the explosion. The
factory was practically destroyed and
heavy damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following was the business of the
court at Staunton yesterday
John A. Carter and others VS.. Stuart
NJ. Wood and others. Circuit Court of
Craig; argued and submitted.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Com
pany vs.. George A. Pierel. Partly
heard and continued till today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
What Ia Life 2

In the last analysis nobody knows, but we
do know that il is under strict law. Abuse
that law even slightly, pain results. Irreg
ular Living means dersngen nt Of the organs
trouble. DR.. Kings New Life Pills quickly
readjusts this. It's gentle, yet thorough.
Only 25c at Z. s. Leadbeater a Sons drug
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20
Has Sold a Pile OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

l have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years and
il has given entire satisfaction. l have
sold pile of it and can recommend it
highly.-Joseph Mckinney, Linton,
Iowa. You will find this remedy good
friend when troubled with cough or
cold. 1t always affords quick relief and
is pleasant TO take, For sale by Gibson
& Timberman aud w. +. Creighton
l. Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20

In sermon before large congrega-
ton Sunday Rev. George II. SpOoner,
pastor of the Broad Street Methodist
Church, Richmond, made an attack on
Governor Montague for travelling on the
Sabbath.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-20

Despite all the protests that have
been made against its reopening the lro-
quois Theatre in Chicago, in which 600
people lost their lives was reopened last
night.