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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
The sIocum Disaster.

New York, June 23.-It appears as
the great bulk OF dead Of the Gen'l Slo-
cum disaster have been gathered. The
total number of bodies found up to 9
O'Clock this morning was 1888, of which
7S0 had been identified. There is no
accurate list of the missing. and begin
ming today one hundred policemen are
to make thorough canvass of the stricken
district. The policemen will go from
house to house and make list of the
dead and missing. The work will take
two or three days. Twelve funerals have
been arranged for today. Among those
to be buried are three children in one
house at 532 East 9Th street, and two
children from the home of Edward Kline
No. 81 Avenue A. Mr.. Kline has al
ready buried two other members of his
family who were lost in the disaster. Tie
examination INFO the cause of the Vac.
cident was in progress today.
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Robbed OfAll.

Chicago, June 23.-Mrs. Annie Bro
bohata, widow, 10 years old, had been
robbed of 81, 700, which she has been
accommodating during sixteen years, to be
used as part recompense for a wrong
committed by her husband. The money
was kept beneath cupboard in her
home. Through nearly two decades
Mrs Brzobohata struggled and suffered
to raise a fund which at her death might
be left to Miss Marie Cross, whose father
was killed by BrzObohata in quarrel
years ago, and who for several years has
made her home with Mrs. Brzobohata.
Brzobohata was convicted and seut to
the penitentiary, but on his release he
Joined his wife in the plan to care for
Cross's daughter. After Brzobohata's
death, two years ago, the widow re-
doubled her efforts and made more rigid
her economy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CON-
VENTION.

The second day of the republican
national convention at Chicago as stated
in Yesterdays Gazette was marked by
the adoption of the platform, the settle
ment of the Wisconsin, Delaware and
other contests, the cutting Of Hawail's
representation to two delegates after a
lively debate aud a characteristic speech
by Permanent Chairman Joseph G. Can
non.
The platform begins by praising the
republican party's record, especially
since 1897, when complete control of
the national administration was obtained
from the democrats. 1t declares for a
protective tariff as cardinal policy and
that crates of duty should be read
justed only when conditions have so
changed that the public interest de-
mands their alteration" A mild decla-
ration for reciprocity is made. The
gold standard is upheld and the creation
by Congress of the Merchant Marine Com
mission is called step toward tie encour-
agement of American shipping. Theplat
form indorses the creation of powerful
navy, the enforcement OF the rights Of
American citizens in foreign countries
and the carrying out Of the civil service
law. The policy of President Roosevelt
in regard to the Panama canal is com
mended. Combinations of capital and
labor" it is set forth, must not be per-
mitted to infringe the public rights.
The reduction of the representation in
Congress of States which "by specia
discrimination" limit the elective fran
chise is advocated The platform closes
with a tribute to President ROoseyelts
administration.
Chairman Cannon's speech was aimed
especially against Senator Arthur p.
German and Representative John Sharp
Williams, whom he called wolves trying
TO devour the sheep.
The convention adjourned until 10 a.
m. today, when Mr.. Roosevelt was nom
mated for President and Senator Fair
banks for Vice President. This conclud-
ed the conventions work.
A movement to rush the whole pro-
gramme through yesterday was rendered
abortive by the long speech of Mr.. Can
non and the debate on Hawaii
Today's programme was as follows:
Prayer by Rev. Thaddeus A. Sniyely.
Call for presidential nomination.
Presentation of the name of President
Roosevelt by Frank S. Black, of New
York, and seconding speeches by Sena-
tor Beveridge, of Indiana; Harry S.
Cummings, colored, of Baltimore, and
others.
Nomination of Vice President.
Selection of committees for notifca-
ton of candidates.
Adjournment sine die
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs

News has been received at Mobile,
Ala. that Ephriam Pope, a negro, vas
shot to death by citizens at Lampoon,
for attempting to assault young white
woman at that place.
The national republican convention &C
Chicago was today invited to attend the
celebration at Jackson, Miss, of the 50th
anniversary of the birth of the republican
party.
Captain Henriksen, of the steamer
Agnes, which arrived at New York to-
day from BaracOa, reported that on June
10 he sighted two-masted schooner on
fire. He found no signs of life on board
Prof Jonas Cook, SUPP. of the Chicka-
saw schools, at Lawton, 0. T., sailed
several miles Wednesday in n flying ma
chine he has invented. The machine
consists Of large wings and small hy-
drogen generator.
The New York World has received n
cablegram from Edwin Emerson, jr., its
correspondent in the far East. who was
reported to have been shot, first by the
Russians retreating from southern
Manchuria, and later by the Japanese
This proves beyond a douot that the
correspondent is still alive.
J. b. Coleman, a veteran of the Con-
federate army and former prosperous
citizen of Georgia, where be was born
sixty years ago, died in Montgomery.
Ala, last night under distressing cir
cumstances. Coleman had been suffer
ing from an incurable disease for several
years, and his continued illness reduced
him and his family to restitution.
Eastern Massachusetts again suffered
from a severe storm last night. Great
hail stones did thousands of dollars
damage TO window glass and growing
crops Hundreds of windows were
broken insSalem by hail stones the size OF
chestnuts, and trees were blown down on
Cape Cod. The hail stones were the
largest seen IN years.
Senator Fairbanks nomination for the
vice presidency opens the door to a
spirited fight for the United States SEN
ate in Indiana Governor Durbn has
been working for some time with the
successorship to Senator Fairbanks in
view. Congressman Lands is a lively
candidate. Representative tt
one of the leaders of the FG
ganization, is also weakenl
by the springing of a RI
date in his own, district, and
alive Crumpacker has also shed his
castor into the ring. He announced his
candidacy unequivocally in Chicago this
morning.
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News of the Day.

An imperial Chinese edict pardoned
all reformers of 1898 except three.
A new counterfeit fve.dollar silver
certificate has been discovered. 1t is
said to be poor imitation.
Secretary of State Hay sent demand
to Morocco through the consul-general OF
"Perdicans alive or Raisuli dead"
King Edward yesterday received Gen.
erai Booth, of the Salvation Army, and
discussed the coming international con-
vention of the army.
Results of experiments made with the
so-called "pOison squad" on the effect
of borax and boraric acid on the human
system have been made public. The
conclusion is that it is injurious, even in
small quantities.
In fire in the fremont House, at
Quincy, ILL.,, yesterday, Miss Elizabeth
Welcb, principal of the Jefferson
school, met death by suffocation, and
her sister, Miss Mary WEIGH, principal
of the Jackson school, was probably
fatally burned.
Although less than year has elapsed
since the reorganization OF the War De
partment and the establishment Of a
general staff TO conduct the military
business of the department, friction be-
tween the chief of staff and the military
secretary is beginning to be apparent.
George Gallup, of Tonica, ILL.,, died
yesterday as the result of an atrocious
crime. He was held up at Iowa City,
Ia, by two tramps, who forced catsup
bottle into his abdominal cavity He
was unconscious for two days and died
following an operation undertaken in
the hope of saving his life.
Mrs. William Etter, of Upton, near
Chambersburg, Pa, was horribly in
lured Tuesday night. With her husband
she was driving home from Green Castle
with hay rake behind their buggy.
The noise of the rake scared the horse,
which started to kick. Mrs. Etter was
thrown out. She fell under the heels Of
the horse, and her face was kicked to a
pulp, both eyes being torn from the
sockets. A baby in her arms was not
scratched. Her husband was badly in
jured trying to save her. She may re-
cover.
Ida f. Wood, of New York, holder
of 5000, 900 par value of bonds of the
United States Shipbuilding Company yes
terday instituted proceedings in the
United States Circuit Court at Trenton,
n. j.. for the purpose of having herself
admitted as party defendant to the suit
brought by the Mercantile Trust Com
pany of New York, as trustee, to fore
close a SIC, 900, 600 mortgage on the
properties of the shipbuiding company.
The petitioner attacked he proposed
plan of reorganization, and says it is de-
signed in the interest of Charles NJ.
Schwab and others, who were the pro-
moters of the shipbuilding syndicate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Fired Upon a Residence.

On Tuesday night at the home Of S.
G. Cotton, in Norfolk county, an attempt
was made to murder Miss Cotton or Jo-
seph o. Daughtrey, who was visitor
at the Cotton home at the time. Mrs,
Cotton informed Mr.. Daughtrey and her
daughter that she had seen from her
bedroom window two men prowling
about the house.
Being unarmed Miss Cotton brought
Mr.. Daughtrey her fathers rife, with
which he took up a position at the
front window, prepared to open on any
one attempting to enter the house I'M
asked. After a vigil Of about a half
hour Mr.. Daughtrey col ;luded that the
whole matter was false alarm, and he
had Just left the window when five pis-
toll shots in rapid succession were fired
One of the balls embedded itself in rhe
casing Of the window. The other slots
struck the side of the house. Mr.. Dstgt-
trey at once returned the fire, bur So far
as he knows, without effect.
The entire affair is mystery. 1t il
understood that sutton of tbe young
lady had warned her that he would COM
nit murder rather than yield her to an
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Fight in Justices Office.

Shamokin, Pa, June 23.-Blood vas
spilled and hair pulled in Justice of the
Peace Mccormick office yesterday when
Mis-. Ellen Purcell and Mrs. Annie
Kopp fought. Mrs. Purcell was waiting
in the office TO answer the charge of be-
ing a common scold preferred against
her by Mrs. KOpp. As soon as the
plaintiff entered the room Mrs. Purcell,
small and wiry, grabbed her about the
waist and tried to throw her. Mrs. Kopp
who is large and strong, could not be
overbalanced, whereupon Mrs. Purcell
rained right and left jabs on her oppon-
ents face. She retaliated, and as the
women danced about the office the JUS
tice perspired as he endeavored to restore
peace. Finally he separated them, and
sent Mrs. Purcell to Jail for thirty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Another Attack on Port Arthur.

Chefoo, June 23.-It is reported that
the japanese made a determined land
and sea attack on Port Arthur yesterday.
Toxic, June %. -Dispatches received
today announce that the advance guards
of the armies of Generals Oku and NOdzu
have effected a conjunction near Kai-
Ping. The Russians have gradually
Withdrawn from their old position to
stronger positions extending from Kai-
Ping to Hal. Cheng.
Toxic, June 20. 1t is announced that
Marshal Oyama, who was designated as
commander in chief of the japanese
forces in Manchuria, has been replaced
by Marshal Yamagata.
Lao Yang, Manchuria, June %
Gen. Kuropatkin has personally taken
charge of the Russian army modelled
here.
st. Petersburg, June ga rumor is
current this evening that an advance
guard of the Russian army under Count
Heller has defeated the japanese right
flank in the direction Of Feng- Huang-
Cheng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
then introduced aud seconded the nOmi-

then introduced aud seconded the nomi-
nation of Roosevelt.
Ex-Governor Bradley, of Kentucky,
then took the platform. He was intro
duced by Chairman Cannon as coming
from State where republicans "take
their politics like their whisky-straight."
Bradley concluded his eulogy of the
President and Joseph B. Cotton, of
Minnesota, was recognized. Cotton was
warmly welcomed.
Harry S. Cummings, colored, ofMary-
land, to make the last speech seconding
the Presidents nomination, was then
introduced to the convention. The
crowd was greatly impatient and loudly
checred. Cummings promised to be brief.
The roll call was then ordered for
nominations.
When New jersey was reached the
delegation moved to make the nomina-
ton by reclamation but Connecticut
yelled ''No" and the roll call was con-
tinued.
The roll call was finished, every vote
in the convention being cast for Roose-
welt who was declared the nominee.
The announcement brought the con-
vension to its feetin an uproar of cheers,
and waving of flags and standards was
started
The roll was then called for the nomi-
nation of Vice President.
Mr.. Dolliver placed Senator Fairbanks
in nomination which was the signal for
a great demonstration. Senator Depew
then seconded Fairbanks nomination.
Governor Pennypacker, of Pennsyl-
yania, also spoke for Senator Fairbanks,
whose nomination at 2:05 o'clock was
made unanimous.
In a short time thereafter the conven-
ton was declared adjourned sine die and
the audience quickly left the hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

President CAPEN, of Tufts College,
gives facts and figures to disprove the
popular idea that the constant meeting
of men aud women at co-educational col
leges leads to friendships that end
in marriage. 1t seems that in five years
only two Tufts women have married
Tufts men. President Capen says that
the small ratio is due to the fact that
Tufts women go to college to get an edu-
cation by which they can support them
selves, and that the same is true Of wom-
en- who enter business. Many Of both
classes prefer to live on their own re-
sources to turning to matrimony as
means of support. The women them
selves say that the true reason is that
romance is wholly wanting. President
Capen thinks that the veil of mystery
which the classroom removes, Is, after
all, the prime;factor.iu bringing men and
women together.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Sned by His Doctor.

ga doctor here has sued me for
$3.50, WHICH l claimed was excessive
for a case Of cholera morbus," says K.
White, of Coachella, Cal. cat the tfTal
he praised bis medical skill and medi-
cine. asked him if it was not Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy he used as | had good reason to
believe it was, and he would not say
under oath that it was not" No doctor
could use better remedy than this in
case OF cholera morbus, it never fails.
sold by Richard Gibson and w. F.
Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Buried Husband Came TO Dine,

New York, June 23.-That she dined
with her husband Oh Monday evening
for the first time since she buried him
n year ago was the amazing state
ment of Mrs. Henry Smith made
yesterday in the administration de-
partment of the SurrOgate's Court.
She went there for the purpose of having
the grave opened and the imposter
thrown out. She said : "NeYer for
moment did | dream that | had
buried an imposter until last Monday
evening. For a whole year have been
wearing widows weeds. That even
ing ] was just sitting down to my Lone
ly dinner when the door opened and a
man walked in. He just said, Hello,
Sarah" and sat down at the table with
me. In an instant / saw that it was
my long-buried husband. Lust answer-
ed, Hello. Henry and fixed place at
the table for him. A few minutes after
dinner my husband. went out into the
street and that was the last saw of
him. Now what / want is for the
court or the police or some one to find
nv husband"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

THEODORE ROOSEVELT, as every one
had anticipated, was nominated for
President by the republican national
convention at Chicago today. OF all
members of the party of sufficient prom
inence to have received this honor, he is
doubtless the least desirable, not only by
democrats hut by thousands of republic
cans who never admired the man or his
meteor-like career. There are many
cases in history where arindividuals
with nothing in the way of genius or
merit to recommend them have, as it
we're, in some unexplainable manner risen
to the surface and become leeches which
could not be shaken, of. Should he be
elected the country will be subjected to
four years more of apprehension lest
some overt act on his part forces the
nation into trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

THE EXAMINATION into the condition
of affairs as they existed on the ill-lated
excursion steamer General Slocum shows
gross negligence on the part of the own
ers and the ignoring of most rules Of
steamboats, which are formulated for the
safety of passengers. 1t is openly sug-
gested that those in charge of the steamer
composed job crew, and this seems APP
parent from the fact that most of them
sought their own safety first when the
fire began to rage. Besides, the fire hose
was, it appears, out of order from want
of use in drills, while the cork in the
life preservers was of the consistency Of
that used for packing Malaga grapes,
and crum5led to pieces when attempts
were made to use them. The terrible
results which followed such condition
of affairs should make steamboat inspec-
tors more careful in their work in the
future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

THE republican national platform
virtually acquiesces in the statement that
good trusts will be protected and bad
trusts will be prosecuted. All efforts to
pledge the party to revision of the
tariff failed aud the only promise is the
old one-that the tariff will be revised
by its '1riends" in their own time and
manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Sam Jones's UItimatum.

Atlanta, Ga, June 2S.-The Rev.
Sam p. Jones was asked yesterday il he
could accept the nomination for Vice
President on the prohibition ticket. He
said "That is false alarm. Don't
let any of my friends get the idea that |
am going to run for Vice President with
General Miles. | wont ride behind
anything that wears hair and have
some choice who rides behind me, if l
rideat all"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
HoW's This 4?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and Nlieye him
perfectly honorable in all business transae-
tons and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDISG, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
aefing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Startlirg Evidence.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is con
stantly coming in, declaring DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds
to be unequaled. A recent expression from
T. J. Mcfarland, Of Bentorville, Va, serves
s. example. He writes II had Bronchitis
for three years and doctored all the time with
out being benefited. Then ! began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and few bottles
wholly cured me-" Equally effective in cur
ing all Lung and Throat troubles, Consump-
ton, Pneumonia and Grip. Guaranteed by
f. 5. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists. Trial
bottles free, regular sizes 50c and Sl.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

on Tuesday, adjourned this evening"
three days being taken to accomplish
what might have been done in three
hours, as the business of the convention
had been mapped out before hand and
the men were on band to see that no
hitch in the proceedings should occur.
The Gazette on Monday stated precisely
what would be done and the programme
published on that day was carried out TO
the letter simply this and nothing
more. The convention was devoid OF
genuine enthusiasm, the delegates being
present only to carry out prearranged
plan of action according to Mr.. Roose-
velrs ideas, and the public took COM
paratively little interest in the proceed
inOo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
New York Stock Market.

New York, June %, II a. m.-The stock
market continued strong on a volume of bust
ness slightly better than that Of yesterday.
There was no news of especial Importance.
The improvement in the railroad list was
generally fractional, but the undertone was
fluctuations. In the industrial list there were
fractional advances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
Miss Eleanor Lewis to Wed.

The engagement is announced of Miss
Eleanor Parke Gusts Lewis to Mr..
Thomas Bloodgood Peck, jr. The home
of Miss Lewis is in Hoboken. The
bride-to.be is granddaughter Of the
late Edwin A Stevens, the original
owner Of Castle Point, Hoboken, and a
great-granddaughter Of Nellie Gusts,
the adopted daughter of George Wash
ington. Miss Lewis is said to be
strikiugly like the portraits of Martha
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23
MARRIED

On Wednesday, June IS, 1904, at the par
sonage Of the First Baptist Church, BY Rev
John A Wray, EDWARD F. LAWLER and
Miss LEOMA DEAN. both Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

Striking tin workers started riot in
the streets of Nice today and before the
disturbance was quelled seven persons
were injured. Nineteen arrests were
m ada
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

The LONG drawn out republican ma
tional convention, which met in Chicago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

FOR SALE. The famous LEE COAL at
the lowest market prices.
W. A. sMooT & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-23

The Texas democratic State conven-
ton yesterday declared for Parker.
Horst controlled the Minnesota State
convention.
The Washington times., 1904-04-24

strikes me that she may have more con-
hdence in the scheme If she knows I'm
with you, and guess I'd better write a
short note which you can show her il
she refuses to come. Now keep your
head and don't forget that breaking into
a harem is a serious business Fortu-
nately, Grattan has too much on his
hands at present to COME over here. but
the whole place is boiling and his serv-
ants are probably picked men who would
kill an intruder on sight"
We walked about half a mile over the
hill beyond Leander's tower, and finally
came to a walled garden looking down
upon Marmora, which Brown, after
little accommodating. pronounced to be
our destination. The grounds on the
side toward the road were thickly
planted with cypress and plane trees,
and standing near the edge of the ter
race which overlooked the water was a
neat. semi-European villa about twenty
Ave feet high. After climbing upon the
wall coping 1 could easily distinguish
the latticed harem cafes on the second
floor.
With a silent grasp of Browns hand.
1 swung over the wall and looked about