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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Virginia Legislature.


To prevent possible lynching, bill
was hurried through the legislature yes
terday and signed by the ex-governor, allow
ing court, while sitting or in vacation,
to grant change of venue on petition Of
a prisoner in his absence.
The passage of the bills allowing q
change of venue and obvilating the ne
cessity of victim of criminal assault
testifying in open court was due altogeth
er to the case of Williams. 1t was thus
put in the power Of the judge of the Cor
poration Court at Roanoke to allow him
to be tried at some other place in the
State, although the law is not manda-
tory, the judge being permitted to use
his discretion.
A bill was also passed by both branch
es to allow the victim of a criminal as
sault to testify by deposition, in order to
spare her the pain OF telling her story in
open court. Both amendments to the
law were regarded as of such importance
that two sessions were held TO put them
on the statute books.
SENATE.
In the Senate Mr.. Campbell offered a
bill to amend an act passed by the last
legislature making husband and wife
competent to testify for or against each
other. The law amended, while presum-
ing fraudulent intent on want of consid'
Grafton, did not permit husband and wife
to testify for or against each other.
HOUSE.
The debate on the Jordan oyster bill
consumed the greater part of the session
of the House. The debate will conclude
and vote will be taken today.
Mr.. Ould presented a bill providing
that where a divorce shall have been Sc
cured on account of the commission of a
felony, the guilty party shall be prohibit
ed from marrying again in this State.
The penalty fixed is from one to five
years imprisonment or from $50 to $500
fine, or both.
Mr.. Garrett offered a bill providing
that where larceny shall. be committed
by the use of dynamite or explosives. the
penalty shall be from two to eighteen
years in the peDitentiary.
Mr.. Thomson presented bill to re-
lieve bottlers of malt liquor from pay
ment of the wholesale liquor tax, fixing
the retail license at $75 year, and pre-
scribing the quantity to be sold at less
than five gallons to any one person, not
to be drunk when sold.
A bill was offered by Mr.. Anderson
making the pay OF the penitentiary di-
-ectors $3.50 each year.
Mr.. Churchman presented bill re-
pealing section 2507 of the code, which
requires clerks to post at the court
house door lists of conveyances.
George Y. Hunley, of Matthews, who
is named as one of the oyster commits
sion by the Jordan bill, will decline to
serve,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
The Situation in Roanoke.
Special Dispatch TO the Alexandria Gazette.

Roanoke, Va, Feb. Is.
Henry Williams, the negro who as
saulted Mrs. George Shields, in Roam
oke, was today sentenced to be hanged
on March IS. He was tried on the
charge of assault and robbery and the
jury was out just four and one-half min
utes. The negro was defended by Messrs.
Daniel J. Bryan and o. L, Martin, but
no evidence was introduced for the de-
Tense. Two special trains arrived here
this morning with eighteen companies of
State militia. The city is quiet aud the
weather is very cold. The negro stuck
10 the story that he did not outrage Mrs.
Shields. He was taken to Lynchburg
for safe keeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Relief I'm one Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in on,
minute, because it kills the microbe which
tickles the mucus membrane, causing the
cough, and at the same time clears the
phlegm, draws out the inflammation and heals
and soothes the affected parts. One Minute
Cough Cure strengthens the lungs, wards of
pneumonia and is a harmless and never fail
ing cure in all durable cases Of Coughs, Colds
and Group. One Minute Cough Cure y pleas
ant to take. harmless and good alike for young
and old. Gold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

The initial phases in cotton were dis
appointing to the room bulls, in New
York, who expected larger advance on
the light receipts at ports and relatively
firm Liverpool market. However, sew
eral leading commission houses which
had been unable to complete liquidation
yesterday, sold heavily on the opening.
The cotton passed into strong hands and
the market stiffened. Shorts. Liverpool,
and spot interests bought although it
was seen that certain Wall street COM
mission houses were again nibbling for a
short account on the idea that cotton un-
der 10 cents is cheap this season. The
market opened firm z to Is points higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
IN MEMORIAM.

In memory Of my beloved son, JAMES,
who departed this life two years ago today
February Is.
Ny darling son could you speak to ME,
And could you live again,
Ny aching heart would then be healed;
But this wish in vain.
By HIS MOTHER, CATHERIsE HEPBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
Buy It Now.

Do not wait until you or some Of your
family are sick nigh unto death, and
then send for Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, but buy
it now and be prepared foran emergency.
It is the one remedy that can always be
depended upon in the most severe and
dangerous cases. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
The Market
Georgetown. Feb. i6.-Wheat 95a9S
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the other fresh
aud rosy Whence the difference? She who
is blushing with health uses DR.. Kings New
Life Pills to maintain it. By gently rousing
the lazy organs they compel good digestion
25s, at E. s. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

TT WOULD be hesrtless to say that the
death of Senator Hanna is not regretts d
at the White House, but all the same
the Senator'S demise will put a stop to
the guessing that has been going on
there for some time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
DIED.

Suddenly on February IA, 1904, at $50 p.
M, MARY MARGARET B0SSART, aged
/ 50 years. Funsial from her late residence,
1873 south Fairfax street, on Wednesday, Feb
ruary IL, at Up. m. Intsrment private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

France. Japan and Russia have in the
mast oyerawed the Chinaman and forced
him to accept their terms. The query
Will he fight in future for his rightsY Is
pertineut al this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

Walter George Newman has purchased
"Mount Athos." the handsome estate
in Orange county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16

The Southern Planter for February
has been received from its publishers in
Richmond. In every department is to
be found valuable and interesting infor-
nation to farmers and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-02-16
New York stock Marker

The early dealings at the stock ex-
change were marked By considerable ami
nation and strong tone ruled through
the first hour.
BY the close ofthe first hour, there was
a general slackening Of demand and irac-
tional recessions took place throughout
the list.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
SAVED .cHILD,s LIFE.
Remarkable Cure of Dropsy by Dodtlt
Kidney Pills.

Sedgwick, Ark, July 1.-THE case of w.
3. Iaylor's little son is looked upon by those
interested In medical matters as one of the
most wonderful on record. In this connec.
ton his father makes the following state.
ment:
Last September, my little boy had
Dropsy; his feet and limbs were swollen
to such an extent that he could not walk
nor put his shoes on. The treatment that
the doctors were giving him seemed to do
him no good and two or three people said
his days were short, even the doctors, two
of the best in the country told me he would
not get better. l stopped their medicine
and at once sent for Dodd's Kidney Pills
gave him three Pills day, one morning,
noon and night for eight days; at the end
of the eighth day the swelling was all gone,
but to give the medicine justice, gave him
eleven more Pills. 1 used thirty-fve Pills
in all and he was entirely cured. consider
your medicine saved my child's life. When
the, thirty-fve Pills were given him. he
could run. dance and sing, whereas before
he was an invalid in his mothers arms
from morning until night"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
sUsPENDERs AND SUSPENSE
For as Stated by Hating
Speaker.

A certain congressman from a mountain
district, says the New York Sun, is trou
bled with a weak, squeaky little voice
which sometimes fails in the midst oi
what might otherwise be an eloquent per
Grafton.
Recently in addressing the house on q
matter connected with tariff, he ex'
claimed:
Why, tariffs are like a pair of suspea
ders, sometimes tight and sometimes loose;
but Uncle Sam needs them just the same.
to keep up his"
Here the congressman's voice struck .
high treble note, fared and stopped.
The house held it's breath while II
cleared his throat. The suspense, which
seemed to last for fully minute, wa
more painful to the auditors than to tn
orator, for everyone was wondering
whether he would say trousers
pants" and some were even hoping tina
he might say "pantaloons." Even lover
ais would be better than pants" fo
pants" is most unparliamentary.
But all fears were without foundation
He cleared his throat with the creates
care, and in death-lke stiffness resumed
his Grafton where he had dropped it: "ts
keep up his running expenses"
The words which followed were LOST
forever in gale of laughter.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
A BACK LICK
Settled the Case with Her.

Many great discoveries have beel
made by accident and things better thar
gold mines have been found in this way
for example when even the Academia
discovery that coffee is the real cause O.
ones sickness proves of most tremen'
dous value because it locates the cause
and the person has then a chance to gel
we'll.
For over Is years." says a Missouri
woman, 81 suffered untold agonies inmy
stomach and even the best physicians
disagreed as to the cause without giving
me any permanent help, different ones
saying it was gastritis, Indigestion, neu-
ralgia, ETC., so l dragged along from
year to year, always half sick, until
finally gave up all hopes Of ever being
we'll again.
when taking dinner with a friend
one day she said she had new drink
which turned out to be Postum and
liked it so we'll told her thought
would stop coffee for awhile and use it
which did.
so for three months we had Postum
In place Of coffee without ever having
one of my old spells but was always
healthy and vigorous instead.
Husband kept saying he was con.
WINGED it was coffee that caused those
spells, but even then wouldn't believe
It until one day we got out of Postum
and as we lived two miles from town
thought to use the coffee we had in the
house.
The result of q weeks use of coffee
again was that 1 had another terrible
spell of agony and distress proving that
it was the coffee and nothing else. That
settled it and ] said good bye to Coffee
forever and since then Postum alone has
been our hot mealtime drink.
MY friends all say am looking
worlds better and my complexion 10
much improved. All the other members
of our family have been benefited, too
by Postum in place Of the old drink, cot.
fee." Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Creek. Mich.
Ten days trial of Postum in place o.
coffee or tea Is the wise thing for every
coffee drinker. Such a trial tells the ex.
act truth. often where coffee is not sus
pected.
Look in each pkg. for the famous lit.
tie book. The Road to MELVILLE"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15

FORK and Judge Parker's name was
the first presented to the convention.
After that Hearst, Gray, Cockrell,
Wall, Williams, Olney and Miles, were
named in speeches which took nearly
the entire night. In the end all the
claims of the Parker forces were
proved accurate. Parker had within
. few votes of enough to nominate
and these were forthcoming The
speeches which had been cheered so
long and loud had neither made nor
lost a vote. The Parker forces, under
perfect control, remained serene.
After the nomination had been made
the convention adjourned until two
o'clock p. m, when candidate for
vice president will be chosen. After
the close of the convention many Of
the figures prominent in the contest
we're surrounded by friends and hearth
~ congratulated. Notable among these
were David B. Hill, of New York, who
has been in actual charge of Judge
Parker's campaign. He laughed and
cried alternately.
In a section of the hall, sat Mrs.
Hall. daughter of Judge Parker. With
\ party of friends she remained
throughout the night. She showed her
happiness with tears.
VIM. F. Sheehan, who has done
the personal work for Judge Parker,
and August Belmont were jubilant over
the result. One of the most interesting
phases of the convention was the
TACT that although early evening was
succeeded by darkness, darkness by
dawn and dawn by broad sunlight, at
least two-thirds of all spectators, 80
per cent. of them women remained
until the nomination was made.
Mr.. Bryan left the convention hall
few minutes before the nomination
was made unanimous, but not before
he knew that Judge Parker was nomi-
mated. To several correspondents, who
were waiting for him at his hotel he
said that he had nothing to add to
what he had said in the convention,
which was that he would support any
candidate nominated on the platform
he had assisted in making.
81 have not slept for hours" he said.
Good night"
1t may be added that those OF a
| ,uperstitious turn of mind may be en-
| couraged by the fact that Judge Park
er was not nominated on Friday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15

Delightful Summer Tours to the East
are made more delightful by taking advan-
tage of the many Inducements offered by
the Nickel Plate Road. Recognized as the
Low Rate Short Line between the West and
East, tourists are assured of a quick and
comfortable trip to the many beautiful
Summer Resorts located along or within
a short distance of the Nickel Plate Road.
Close connections are made at Buffalo for
all Eastern Points, Mountain Resorts and
famous watering places. The train serv-
ice of the Nickel Plate Road is up-to-date
in every respect and passengers are shown
the best of treatment by the efficient corps
of attendants to be found on all Nickel
Plate trains. Ladies travelling alone or
accompanied by children are given special
attention. 1t is in the splendid Dining
Cars where the lberality of management
is particularly apparent. No stated amount
is required for a meal in these Dining
Cars, but under the system of Individual
Club Meals, carefully prepared menus are
compiled into booklets containing sug-
gestions for a breakfast, luncheon or sup
per that will not cost more than IS
cents, and ON up to one dollar. Meals are
also served la carte. All trains of the
Nickel Plate arrive at and depart from the
Great La Sale Street Station, Chicago.
When purchasing tickets say "Via the
Nickel Plate Route"
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
ACTON BROOKS PARKER
Nominated After a Session Which
Lasted Through the Entire
Night.
EIGHT HOURS OF SOLID oRAToRY.
On Motion of Governor Dockery the Nom
tnatton Was Made Neutrality-suspicious.
Made q Great Speech Seconding the
Nomination OF Cockrell-At 9 A. 81.
Adjourned to p. NJ.

st. Louis, July 10.-Chief Judge AL
ton B. Parker, of the New York state
court of appeals, was nominated at
about Is minutes to six o'clock Satur-
day morning for president of the
United States by the democratic ma
tional convention. But one roll call
ensued and so decisive was the result
of that one that contrary states began
to call for recognition and the ballot
finally resulted in a unanimous vote
for the New York state man. The
scene was dramatic in the extreme
Darkness had witnessed the gathering
of the: democratic hosts, while broad
daylight, the sun paling the electric
light, witnessed the close.
The convention was in session from
eight o'clock last night until nearly
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
TWO PAT ILLUSTRATIONS.
In Which the True Source Of Physical
Strength Was Well
Set Forth.

Speaking of toads, with incidental ref
erence to other salatory animal life, re-
calls a mot attributed to one of the JUS
tees of the supreme court, which has
been giving the Washington gossips good
deal of amusement of late, says the New
York Evening post. He was dining the
other evening with the family of dis
tinguished ex-senator, who are noted for
their extravagant advocacy of the .vege-
tartan diet. Over the delicacies of the
table, which included pretty nearly every
form of edible plant life suited to the
season, conversation turned upon the IA
miliar theme; and the hostess, after try.
ing in vain to convert her beef-reared
guest by, arguments based on the chemical
constituents of various food, pleaded:
But surely, Mr.. Justice, you must adj
NIT that vegetarianism means strength
and agility, when you remember that the
rabbit, which feeds wholly on vegetables,
can make such great leaps through the air
from hiding place to hiding place"
True, madam" answered the jurist
gravely, but we must also remember that
the minute creature for which naturalists
claim the ability to jump more times its
own length than any other, belongs t.
he class of pure carnivora."
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CONGRATULATES NOMINEE.
edward C. Wall. Wisconsin, Candidate
for President, Sends Fluctuations
to Judge Parker.

Milwaukee, July 10.-Edward c.
Wall, Wisconsin's candidate for presi-
dent, before the democratic national
convention, when informed by the As
ISOLATED press representative of Judge
Parker's nomination, sent the follow
ing congratulatory message to the sue
cessful candidate:
Judge Alton B. Parker, Esopus, N.
Y.-Please accept my hearty congratu-
lations on your nomination by the
democratic convention for president.
No one will strive harder to secure
your election than I. There is a
reasonable prospect of your receiving
the electoral vote of Wisconsin. You
can rely upon every democrat in the
state doing his full duty to accomplish
that result-E. c. WALL"
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PARKER HEARS THE NEWS.
Informed by the Associated Press OF His
Nomination But Refuses to Make
Any Comment

Esopus, N. Y, July 10.-The news OF
Judge Parker's nomination was given
70 him at ESQ a. M by the correspon-
lent of the Associated press who
.ound him clambering out of the water
litter his morning bath.
well, Judge, you've got it," cried
The reporter. as the athletic figure of
he judge appeared over the bow of the
barge from which he had been diving.
"Is that So" replied the judge, his
ruddy face breaking into CHEEKY smile
in which satisfaction was undisguised.
He asked for details of the final vote,
and displayed the liveliest interest in
every fact and figure at the same
lime refraining from the slightest COM
nent.
When asked if he would say any
Thing on the matter of his nomination,
he said:
mo, 1 shall say nothing whatever
upon the subject until 1 am formally
notified of my nomination..
He climbed up the steep bank to his
bouse and cordially received the greet
ngs of the other newspaper men, who
had been waiting there, but again
declined to make any comment upon
the situation.
From 9:45 p. m. until six o'clock
Judge Parker remained in his room
which he left only to go to the river
for his usual swim.
At that time he knew only that there
had been an all night session of the
convention and that the balloting had
begun.
There is little doubt that Judge Park
er has been confident for many days
that he would be nominated, and while
he would not discuss this aspect of the
question Saturday morning, it was
plain that the announcement of the
result brought him no surprise unless
perhaps in some details in figures re-
ceived
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
PARkER's MOTHER PLEASED.
The Nomination of Her Son for the Pres
idency Pleases the Aged Mother
of the Candidate.

Derby, Conn, July 10.-The news Of
fudge Parker's nomination was brought
to Mrs. Parker, mother of the demo-
cratic nominee, Saturday by a repre-
sentative of the Associated press.
Tears welled to her eyes and for a
moment she could not speak. She
said: 81 had hoped, if his nomination
would be the best thing for the party,
that he would be nominated and now,
she said, eff his election will be the
best thing for the country, sincerely
hope that he will be elected" She
said that Judge Parker was personal
friend of President Roosevelt and with
in year or two had made him a visit at
his Oyster Bay home. Mrs. Parker is
80 years old and lives with her daught-
er, Mrs. Hall.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
Decrease In Valuation.

Leavenworth, Kan, July 10.-The
total assessed valuation of real estate
and personal property in Leavenworth
county for the fiscal year 1904 is fixed
at SO ,459, 419. This is $142, 423 less than
last year A cut of $751; by the state
corporations is responsible for most of
it. The township real estate in the
southern part of the county shows a
reduction of $4,000. There is also a
loss on the personal returns from two
of the southern townships.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
TAMMANY IN LINE.
Charles #. Murphy Quoted as Saying That
Organization VIII Give Him Its
Solid Support.

st. Louis, July 10.-To the Associated
press, Charles F. Murphy, of Tam
many said Saturday: mo one need
have any doubt where Tammany
stands in this presidential canvass. 1t
is solidly behind Alton B. Parker for
president There is never any doubt
where Tammany stands when candi-
date Is regularly nominated. We came
here with the belief that Cleveland
was the strongest man to nominate
and the easiest man to elect. 1t was
ascertained, after consultations that
in this conclusion we did not agree
with the majority of the delegates.
Now, that the convention has spoken
and paid the high honor to Judge
Parker, Tammany Hall will go to work
at once in New York county and roll up
for him the largest plurality ever given
to the presidential candidate of the
democracy.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
Fire at Mcpherson. Kan.

Mcpherson. Kan. July 10.-Sohl-
berg's store here was damaged by fire
this morning. Boys playing in the
back yard discovered gallon measure
partly filed with gasoline. One OF
them threw it over a pile of paper and
touched match to the paper. The
flames Immediately flashed to the
anks, one of which exploded and sci
ire to all the rear buildings. The
store was saved. The damage is not
known yet.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
g. A. r. National Encampment, Bos-
ton, August 1920, 1904.

Very low rates via the Nickel Plate
Road. A splendid opportunity to visit
Boston and its many historical points of
interest. Elegant Dining and Sleeping Cars
affording every accommodation. Meals
"a la carte" service. Coffee and sand
wiches served to passengers in their seats
without extra expense. Stop off at Chau-
tauqua Lake and Niagara Falls will be al
lowed on return trip.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-07-15
Mayor Mcclellan Sends ConxratuIa lions.

Mayor Mcclellan Sends Congra tula tons
New York, July 10.-Mayor George
B. Mcclellan, when he received news
from st. Louis that Judge Parker had
been nominated for president by the
democratic national convention sent
the following telegram of congratula-
ton:
"All democrats will work enthusiast
tically for the election of a candidate
In whom they have such confidence
Accept my sincere and hearty con-
CALCULATIONS"