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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
TOday's Telegraphic News
MIR. BRYAN.


New York, Sept. William Jen'
nings Bryan will not retreat from his
position that the general ownership oil
railroads is the solution of the country's
transportation problem, and the para.
mount issue in the next presidential
campaign.
Though his railroad declaration has
STIRRED up hornets nest in the demo-
cratic ranks, he believes that within the
next two years, the democracy Will De
educated to the belief that the govern
ment is the natural owner OF the rail-
roads.
Mr.. Bryan was much surprised today
10 learn that so many democrats had re-
garded the declaration of his belief IN
federal control of transportation lines az
his obiter dictum TO the democratic
party. He read all the newspapers en-
route from Bridgeport to New York to-
day. After he had concluded reading
some of the sharp comments on his rail-
road views, Mr.. Bryan said:
"My declaration at Madison Square
Garden for federal control was only the
expression Of my opinion. tried to
make that clear, at that time. l nave
not talked with any democrats on the
question, and do not know what they
think. firmly believe in the federal
control of railroads and | am sure that
time will justify me in the position
| have taken. have no d sire to com.
ment on what others have said nov. "
"Is il not fact that the reason why
the soutberners are afraid OF federal con-
troll is because of the possible abolition
of the Jim Crow law was asked.
"My idea of federal control, said
Mr.. Bryan, sis that the national co.
ernment should control the trunk lines
and the States the lines feeding the big
trunk lines in their OWE States.
Chow about Jim Crow cars on trains
passing over trunk lines through several
States?"
"Well, | prefer not to answer these
details in fraguieniary way" replied
Mr.. Bryan. 81 shall discuss this issue
in detail later, and in my own way"
Mr. Bryan left Bridgeport t)day for
New York, after spending the night at
the home of former State Senator Nc
Neil, of Connecticut He was accom-
panied to this city by Kenneth Mcneil.
Mr. Bryan was driven at once to the
Victoria Hotel on his arrival here and
went into conference with Alfred Duliu,
the secretary Of the national congression-
al campaign committee. During the day
Mr.. Bryan will hold several conferences
with democratic politicians from all over
The country and will doubtless sound
them upon the plan OF federal control OF
railroads. Mr.. Bryan will go to Newark
this afternoon, where he will make q
speech and will return 10 jersey City
here he will dine at the Garter Club.
Alter dinner, there will be a review of a
parade of ten thousand of jersey sons
aud three meetings which Mr.. Bryan
will address in various parts OF the city.
He will be rendered banquet by the
New York newspaper men at Healey's
topieht.
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steamer In a Preesrious Condition.

Honolulu, Sept. 1.-The later re-
ports from the transport Sheridan state
that the big ship is in a most precarious
position. The passengers still are on
board, they will be removed in the
morning. Attempts to float the vessel
have been temporarily abandoned.
Mysterious changes of ocean currents,
responsible for the wreck ofthe Man
churia and the transport Sheridan, are
puzzling experts The usual currents in
this portion of the ocean trend north
westerly, bat there seems to have BEEN
q remarkable increase in the force of the
curreat, This change sent the Man
churis on q reef far out Of her course.
The Sheridan also was carried NORTH
ward OF the true course.
The Inter-Island steamer Helene ar
rived here at 9:45 p. m. yesterday with
numbsr of passengers on board from
the stranded transport shsridsn, inelud
ing twenty women and ten children.
Tagging has moved the vessel consider
ably and it is believed she will be freed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

The REPUBLICANS have evidently
been rendered uneasy by the great
ovation rendered Mr.. William j. Bryan
in New York Thursday and which is be-
ing continued in other places. His
speech has been placed in the alembic and
every exertion made to find something
vulnerable. His reference to his con-
victions concerning railroad ownership
seem to be the only thing. after all
they have fonnd to harp upon. hang
democrats thing governmental owner
ship impracticable, but that is matter
which every man has the right to his in
diyidual opinion. The democratic party
is ia no way pledged to it. Mr.. Bryan,
At is ssid, was requested by certain rep
resentative democrats not to alude to this
subject. If they did and he gave no heed
20 his cOunselors, ii but shows The honesty
and fearlessness of the man who, be-
lieving he is right, has the bOldness to
express his convictions. TO-. ..-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

Havana, Sept. IAN outbreak f
revolutionary activity iu Puerto Princip
province has occurred to add the cap
sheaf to the troubles of the government
Hitherto this province has remained
loyal to President Palma, aud it was the
hope of his advisers, as well as their
confident belief, that there would be no
insurrectionary activity there.
But yesterday band of insurgents
left the city of Moron, one OF the prin-
cipal ports for shipping tobacco, to as
sist the revolutionary cause. The band
acted openly and the men, after armlng
themselves, marched out of the town in
an orderly manner.
Rursles have been sent in pursuit OF
the iniurgents and it Is hoped they will
be captured. 1t is the moral aspect oil
the affair, rather than any dread of a
small band of insurgents operating in
the province which the government mos,
breads. With an armed band operating
there the last province, remaining loyal,
has voiced its support OF the revolution.
The government cannot now point to
single province which is unaffected.
There has been renewed talk that
Intervention by the United States can bt
the only outcome of the insuTrectiou
unless it is speedily checked.
The expected battle between the loyal
lists and insurgents in Pinar del Rio
province as again failed to materalize,
Pima Guerra, the insurgent leader.
swerved from his course after marching
toward Guanes to meet the l0calists and
moved toward the mountains In the
mountainous section of the province he
can easily elude The government forces
for an almost indefinite period.
1t is reported, but uuconhrmed, that
Guerra shot one of his followers as 8
spy. He is reported as saying b i
enemies had caused men to Join hi
army for The purpose Of assassinaling him
In The other provinces, the insurgents
continue moving from place to place
but there has been no fighting of con
sequence,
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Indicted.

Jonesboro, Ga, Sept. Following
the shooting of S. Linton Miner as he
walked out of the court house after hav-
ing been acquitted of the murder Of B.
H. Dorsey, the grand jury Of Clayton
county, has indicted T. T. Dorsey, and
Otis Dorsey, sons of the murdered Dor.
sey, with Al Norris, of Atlanta. a cousin
of the Doyaeys, charging assault with
intent to murder. The trio are charged
with being the assailants of Miner.
Miner is still in critical condition,
and is not expected to survive his in
iuries.
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Alarm Clock Releases Bride.

Washington, Pa, Sept 1-Because
he overslept, George Bedding, aged 10,
son of wealthy Monougahela business
man, to-day lost bride aud made Bit
ter enemy of Edna Williams, aged II
society girl, whom be was to marry.
The couple, on account of their youth
has been refused parental consent to
their proposed union, but yesterday de-
termined & elopeI aud their, plans called
for trip to Youngstows, OHIO, on an
early morning train BY agreement they
were, without taking any apparent
notice OF each other, 10 board train
shortly after daybresk. Miss Williams
was on hand at the station early, and
the train arrived, but Bedding failed to
appear. Three trains left without
him, and then the girls mother,
missing her from the house, and
alarmed by the early absence, appered
on the scene in search of her.
As the mother was taking her daugh-
ter home Bedding came running up,
breaihless, and informed his sweet
heart that his alarm clock had failed 10
awaken him. Miss Williams was so dis
gusted with Seedlings hardness that she
told him she was glad he didn't come
on time, and said she would never trust
man again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
The Welch-Dunn Contest,

Philadelphia, Sept. IAN the ring
craft and science at the command Of
Freddy Welch were unvailing last night
at the National Athletic club when he
met Jimmy Dunn, Of Pittsburg. Dunn's
style was too much for the clever English
man to solve and for once it WAS WEIGH
and not the opponent who was bewilder-
ed Dunn has a good left and he knows
how to use it. He tough! of Welch
tor four rounds. The first four rounds
were sll in favor of Dunn, who landed
numerous blows TO his rivals face and
body. Welch lacked the footwork and
science he has shown in former fights.
He did better in the fifth but but could
not get the upper hand. Welch in the
sixth opened Dunn's nose with left
jqb, but the latter fought him around
the ring and deserved the decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
Papal Bull.

Rome, Sept. 1.-The time he's come
when the Catholic Church should use all
arms at its disposal in fighting the
enemies who assail her both within and
without. This is the chief sentiment
expressed by Plus X. in the papal bull
read today at The general congregation
of the Jesuit Society, held for the pur-
pose of electing successor to the late
General of the Order, Father Louis
Martin. The meeting vas held 10 the
German College and the papal bull was
read by Father Ruggero Freddi, vicar
general and present aching head OF the
order. 1t confirms the extending of
ancient privileges to the Jesuils, and the
granting of new facilities and greater
power to the order. Before the meeting
began the chances of several aspirants
for head Of the order were discussed.
Among those mentioned for the position
were Father Rudolp Meyer, Assistant
General for the English speak Jog coun-
tries, who Is connscted with the province
of St. Louis; Father Fred di. and Father
NJ. Abel. of Vienna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
Virginia News.

A unanimous call has been extended
by the congregation of the BueDa visits
Presbyterian Church to Rev. J. A. Nc.
Clnre, of Front Royal, to the passionate
of the church.
Charles Baltimore Calvert, a leading
resident of Prince Georges county, Md ,
died at bic beautiful country home, Mac.
Alpine, yesterday after brief illness OF
Bright's disease, aged SO years.
E. o. Fitzgerald, newspaper Garner.
who often attracted attention by bis bent
form and gray hair, died in Richmond
Thursday night. He was master OF
arts of the University of Virgins and
bachelor of arts Of Cambridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

SECRETARY SHAW has outlined his
plans for another crusade in the South,
with the hope of driving wedge into
the democratic bulwarks of the South.
This is his second assault. His first,
Judging from the election returns, after
he had made many speeches in the Old
Dominion, was decided failure. Con
ditions have 10 no wise changed, and
the Secretary. although an entertaining
speaker, will not succeed 10 changing
the opinion of many people in the SOUTH
ern country. Still he must help Con-
gresham SIemp "a the latter has prom
ised 10 help him in his presidential ef-
fort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

Mr.. BRYAN, in his speech IN New
York Thursday night, truly said;
The great corporations do not con-
tribute their money to any party except
for immunity expressly promised or
clearly implied. The President has rec
commended legislation on this subject,
but so far his party has failed to respond.
/ hope that the democratic party will
not only challenge the republican party 10
bring forward effective legislation on this
subject, but will set an example by re-
fusing to receive campaign contributions
from corporations, and by opening the
books so that every contributor of any
considerable sum may be known to the
public before election.
The great corporations have for years
past beeo financing the republican cam
paign committees which have bought the
elections, and when Judge Parker made
this declaration he WIS called liar by
President Roosevelt. But the Judge
cold the truth, all right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
SATURDAY EVENING. SEPT. 1, 1906.

THE NEW City Council was organized
al noon today. There is but little change
in the personnel Of the two branches ana
all the former officers of the two boards
we're reelected by unanimous votes
There we're no new faces 10 the Board OF
Aldermen. the four members whose terms
expired today having been reelected.
There is every reason TO believe that the
line of improvements conceived aud pros
ecuted by the last Council will be con-
timed in the conservative manner which
has been shown by the city fathers dur
ing the past FIVE or six years. The two
branches of the city government are dis
posed to work in harmony, and will vie
in furthering such public improvements
a. the members may see their way clear
to accomplish. This is, we believe,
the first time in the history OF Alexan-
dria where the Mayor has remained IN
office during two terms of Council j.
Mayor Paff's term will not expire until
two years from today. During the time
he has occupied the Mayors Office he
has been iu perfect accord with the City
Council, which relations will doubtless be
continued. He has from time to time
made practical recommendations to
Council, and his suggestions have gen
orally been acted upon, and the conditions
at this time surrounding all branches Of
the city government are pleasant to con-
template.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

The GAZETTE from the beginning has
been opposed TO government ownership
and expects to continue in this opposition
TO the end, but it admits that Mr.. Bryan
made a strong plea for bis side OF the
question IN his speech in New York ON
Thursday night. when he said:
have already reached the conclusion
that the railroads partake so much OF
the nature of monopoly that they must
ultimately become public property and
managed by public officials in the
interest of the whole community,
in accordance with the well defined
theory that public ownership is neces-
sary where competition is impossible.
Believing, however, that the operation
of all the railroads by the federal govern
ment would result in capitalization
which would all but Oblterate state lines,
/ prefer to see only the trunk lines oper-
ated by the federal government and the
local lines by the several State govern
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
Finy-Thousand Dollar Race.

New York, Sept. For the last OF
the seasons big races, sixteen of the
best two year oil colts and tillies to be
found in the country will go to the post
at Sheepshead RAy this afternoon. The
$50, 900 stake which will be The yictor's
reward makes the race one OF the most
desired to capture, while the honor of
the victory gives added inducement to
make every effort To win the event.
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HOW,s This 2

We offer One Hundred Da;lsrs Reward for
any case Of Catagrh that cannot be cured by
Hall's Catarfh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j,
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe aim
perfectly honorable In all business trans
actions and financially able 10 carry cut any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDISe, KISSAN 4 MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally,
acting directly upon tie blooI and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials ne
fF5e. Price 75c per bottle.
Sold BIZ Druggies, 7oe-
Take Hall's Fsmily Pills for constipation.
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Chamnion RicycIisf..

Salt Lake City, Utah, September l.
Frank Laramer OF East Orange, N. J f.,
defeated Iver Lawson in the two final
heats of the worlds championship match
race last night, thus establishing his
right to the title of the premier bicycle
rider of the world. The two heats we're
at mile and three miles. the FIRST being
won BY only six inches, the time for the
mile was 1853 2-5 and for the long
event, $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
Rescue of A Merchant

A prominent merchant of Shongo, N. Y.
J. A. johnson. says: ''Several years ago
contracted q cough which grew worse, until
was hardly able to move around. | eoughed
constantly and nothing relieved my terribl.
covery. Before had taken half bottle my
cough was much better, and in short time
was entirely cured. surely believe IL saved
my life. 1t will always be my family
remedy for coIds?" Fully guaranteed; sos
and 500 at f. g. Lesdbeater q Sons drug
store. Trial bottle free.
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Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At meeting Of the Boarl1of Aldermen of
the city Of Alexandria, Va, held September
/, 1906, there were present:
Messrs. J. NJ. Hill, W. W. Balleneer,
George l.. Simpson and W. h. Sweeney,
members who hold over and whose term
expires on Seotember !, 1908; and Messrs
N. P. T. Burke, +. F. Marbury, J. h. \.
Curtin and J. 7. sweeney, elected to serve
four years FROM September |. 1876.
The clerk called the beard to or'er aud
stated that the first business would he the
selection Of President.
Mr.. j. 7. Sweeney was nominated aud
elected by unanimous vote, as follows:
Messrs. Hill. Burke, Marbury, Ballenger.
Simpson, Curtin and w. ii. Sweeney
Jus ice Julius Peyton administered the
oath of Office TO the President-elect, after
which the latter administered the same to
the newly elected members.
Mr.. J. r. N Curtin was elected Wire
President by the following vote: Messrs.
Hill. Burke, Marbury, Ballenger, Simpson,
w. II. Sweeney and Mr.. President.
Luther II. Thompson received the unlni-
nous vote for Clerk. as follows: Messrs. Iii A.,
Burke, Marbury, Bslleugsr, simpson, curtin,
w. H. Sweeney and Mr. President.
George w. Schafer was unanimously elect
ed Messenger, as follows: Messrs. Hill, Burk e,
Marbury, Bsllenger, Simpson, Curtin, w. ii,
Sweeney and Mr.. President
A resolution providing that all papers not
acted upon by the last Council be referred
TO the various committees when they shall
have been appointed. was received from the
Common Council and their action concur.
red In.
The board then adjourned
J. 7. SWEENEY. President.
Teste: LUTHER III THOMPSON. Clerk.
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Five Persons Drowned.

Dahlouega, Ca, Sept. Five per-
sons were drowned here Yesterday in a
cloud burst which wrecked the home oil
ID. II. j. Stanstell The family were
seated at dinner when the wall Of water
struck the home, and the father, mother,
and three children met death. Many
other houses were damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

Tue new Ollv OOuuCll WAS oiBaniACu
today. All the old officers of both
boards were reelected by unanimous
votes. The session Was brief.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
All the Aldermen were present. Messis.
Hill, Ballenger, Simpson and W. IL.
Sweeney hold over for the next two
years, and Messrs. Burke, Marbury,
Curtin and j. 7. Sweeney were elected
for four-year-term, commencing today.
The clerk called the board TO order and
stated that the first business was the cleo
ton of President.
Mr.. Simpson nominated Mr.. j. L.
Sweeney for reelection, and tn doing so
paid fitting tribute to him and the SER
vices be has rendered during the time
he has presided over the board
No other nominations were made and
Mr.. Sweeney received the unanimous
vote of those present.
In accepting the position he made a
short and appropriate speech in appre'
citation OF the confidence placed 10 hin.
Justice Peltou subsequently appeared
ia the chamber and administered the
oath of Office to Mr.. Sweeney, after
which the latter administered the oath
to the newly elected members.
Mr.. w. H. Sweeney nominated Mr.
Curtin for reelection as Vice President,
and lie was also elected by unanimous
vote.
Mr.. Burke nominated Mr.. Luther X
Thompson as Clerk, and there being no
other nominations, he, too, was re-elect-
ed by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Msrbury nominated Mr.. Geo. w.
Schafer for Messenger, and he also re-
ceived the unanimous vote OF the board.
A resolution providing that all un-
finished business Of the late Council be
turned oyer to the various COMMITTEES
when they shall have been appointed was
received from the Common Council aud
their action c0ncurred in.
The board then adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL.
The new Common Council was called
to order by Mr.. II. K. Burke, the oldest
hold-over member in point of service,
and Mr.. Neyelle S. Greenaway acted for
Mr.. ID. r Stansbury, Clerk of the las.
Council.
Mr.. Leadbeater nominated Mr.. Hubert
Snowden as president of the board and
the nomination was seconded by Mr..
Strauss, and Mr.. Snowden was unsni-
mously elected.
Mr.. Snowden returned thanks for the
renewed evidence of confidence and said
it would be his sole aim TO promote the
interest of the city.
Justice Pelton then administed the
oath of Office.
The newly elected members OF the
board advanced to the Presidents
desk and were sworn in according to law
by the President.
Mr.. N. s. Greensway was appointed
temporary clerk by the Chsir.
Mr.. Burke nominated Mr.. L. E. Ubler
as Vice President, aud he was unani-
mously reelected.
For Clerk Mr.. Strauss Nominated Mr..
ID. r. Stansbpry, who wss unanimously
elected.
Mr. VIM. Craven was unanimously
elected Messenger.
Mr.. Boothe was deputized TO inform
the Aldermen that the Council had Or
gained and was ready for business.
A resolution referring all papers of
the old board to the appropriate com
mittees when named was adopted.
The board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01
Practlcine for Race

Putney, En-. Sept In spractice
spin over the entire course fixed tor the
race with the Cambridge, the Harvard
crew negotiated the distance this morn
ing in Is minutes and 40 seconds. WHICH
is just three seconds slower than the
record
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

the republican leaders can make, is they
expect to effect another raid on the cor
porations to supply the campaign funds
ne essary to keep them in power aud
therefore did not want that democratic
D opposition to cut of the supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

The QUESTION has been asked why
did the republicans of TIE House refuse
to pass the Tillman bill, which the
democrats forced through the Senate,
forbidding corporation contributions to
national campaign funds and why did
President Roosevelt not insist on the
bilPs passing. The only answer that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

THE FIRST autumn month oPeneu
clear and bright, which indicates that
t he delightful weather will continue Tor
some DAYS. All hope so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-01

The Marine Hospital Service has re-
ceived special report on the yellow
fever at New iberia, Louisiana, from
Surgeon Gui.erss, who bad been direct.
cd to investigate. He says that there
has been no new cases and that danger
of spread is slight.
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MARRIED.

Monday, April is. 1906, by Rev II. J. Cut
Ter, at 81. Mary's parsonage, Mr.. WARREN
ZIMMERMAN and Miss ELIZABETH
SHEEHEY, both of this city.
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DIED,

At her residence No All north Alfred
street. Saturday morning, September /, GER
TRUDE NASH, sged "a years. wife Of Harry
Nash. Funeral notice hereafter,