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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Concert and Reading.

The entertainment at Lee Camp Hall
last night under the auspices of the
Seventeenth Virginia Chapter was great
" enjoyed by all who attended. The
programme, which had been selected with
care, was well rendered. The readings
by Mrs. Champ Clark and Mrs. A. I.
Hanson were brilliant features OF the
entertainment, while all who participant
ed acquitted themselves admirably Mrs
Fred Russell rendered piano solo Mr..
Harris franklin a baritone solo Mrs.
Raymond Hulfish solo MIR. Kenneth
Ogden tenor solo; DR.. Ouicalt bari
tone solo; Miss Steiner and Miss Arm
strong rendered the accompaniment on
the piano. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Han
son we're presented with beautiful bou-
duets at the close of the entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Memorial Exercises

An arrangements have been made for
the Joint memorial exercises to be held
tonight in the Masonic Temple by Alex
andria- Washington and Andrew Jack
son Lod es of Masons in honor OF the
memory of Admiral John Paul Jones
As has been stated, the exercises Will
consist principally of euloges on the great
admiral. Admiral Winfield Scott schley.
United States navy, retired, has accepted
an invitation to be present and deliver
an address Grand Master X. Kemper,
of Virginia, will preside at the exercises
and Mr.. C. G. Carlin will deliver the
opening address. Admiral Schley Will
arrive here this evening in the palace
car of the electric railway. Owing to
the limited seating capacity of the lodge
room admission will DE by card. There
will be no banquet. The committee IN
charge of the arrangements is composed
of Messrs. r. w. Arnold, G. II. Gala
han W. A. Moore, jr., of Alexandria
Washington Lodge. aud II. X. Field,
G. b. Marshall and Samuel +. Fisher
of Andrew jackson Lodge. The lodge
wil. meet at O'Clock this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Reception 10 Pastor.

There was a large gathering in the
NJ. f. Church South last night to wit
ness the reception rendered to Rev. Z.
ID. Bulla, the new pastor, and the organ
recital. The following programme was
rendered in very creditable manner
Organ, "Crade Song" Schnecker, Mr..
w. S. Kelley PRAYER solo, Garden Of
Lite" DR.. G. f Oulcalt organ, post
Iude," Rink, Mr.. w. 5. Kelley address
of Welcome from Church, Mr.. II. X.
Field solo, "The Day is Enced, Miss
NJ. Vierkorn violin sole, "Sextelte from
Lucia" Mr.. A l.. jameson address OF
welcome from Sunday School Mr.. D..
E. Alexander solo, "The Majesty Of
the Divine Humiliation, MIR. Kenneth
Ogden violin and clarionet duet, "Swee;
Evening Star" Mr. A. l.. jameson and
Mr.. F. II. Hill; organ, "Allegretto
Graziosa," B. Tours, Mr. W. :. Kelley;
address of welcome from Epworth
League, Mr.. F. J. Pollard SOLO, go
Divine Redeemer," Mrs. T. A. Hul6sh :;
response, Rev. c. d. Bulla organ, An
dante. Allegro, LIST Sonata, Mendellsohn,
Mr.. W. S. Kelley. The reception to
the pastor followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Death of a Former resident.

William Newton McVeigh, son OF
the late VIM. n. McVeigh, a former
resident of Alexandria, died suddenly
Yesterday at the home OF his brother
Harvey Mcyeigh, near Slevensburg,
Culpeper county. The deceased spent
the greater part of his life in this
city. but moved to RichoIoDd several
wears ago. He WAS unmarried. The
remains arrived here this afternoon on
the Southern Railway, and the funeral
took place from the Union Station at
8 o'clock. The intermeut was IN Ivy
Hill Cemetery. Rev. Edgar Carpenter
ofiiciated at the funeral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.
me Citv Council meets tonight.

The City Council meets tonight.
The fish market was almost at a
slandstill this morning. There we're no
receipts at Fishtown and prices showed
an advancing tendency.
The weather last night was cold with
a strong northwest wind. The mercury
At 7 O'Clock this morning stood at 45'.
The temperature became milder today.
Several men engaged in fierce light last
Saturday night at the western end OF Ming
street. during which. it is said, one Of the
p1riic pants drew pistol
The funeral Of the late Taylor Blunt will
take place tomorrow afternoon OF 2 o'clock
from Woodlawn Church. Rev. MIR. Council
will conduct the services.
Fried Clans 30 cents a dozen. Oysters
fried, stewed or raw. Clam Soup DC, Vege'
table Soup5c. &. II. Zimmerman. Market
SpaPp. itD IOu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
CnIlinr Relief.

Capt. Kosclosko KemPer, Grand Mas
ter of Masons in Virginia, has Issued q
circular to all Masonic lodges in his
luri diction, callirg attention to the
earthquake disaster in California, and
calling upon Masons TO remember the
cardinal principles of the order and
coiAe to the help of their distressed
brethren ia the California jurisdiction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

Several weeks ago Harry Brown
assaulte his wife, Ella Brown, with An
oyster knife. Had it not been for a
corset steel she would have received
serious if not fatal injuries. Brown
made his escape, but reappeared yester-
day when he was arrested by Officer
Jones. He was brought before the Police
Court this morning and committed to
iail for q future hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Expressions of Appreciation

As was stated at the time, the Rell-
ance Fire Company at recent meeting
elected Rev. Father K. l.. Carne a Lille
member of the organization. Father
Carne throughout most OF his life WAS an
active member of the old Hydranlion Fire
Company, occupying various positions in
the same. Mr.. l.. f. Uhler, President OF
the Reliance Company, has received
letter from Father Carne in which the
latter expresses his appreciation OF the
compliment bestowed upon him by the
company. He also calls attention to
the fact that it is the duty OF all citizens
90 labor in positions tor the public good
and saws he knows Of none more honor
able than those filled by volunteer ire
men
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
APPEAL For AID.
Alexandria, Va. April "a, 1906.

Alexandria, Va, April "a, 1906.
Having been appointed a committee by the
Mayor Of our city to solicit contributions for
the San Francisco sufferers. We are endeayor-
ing TO communicate with every one in the
city on this subject, but are being compelled
to do the work so hurriedly that we VIII
doubtless fail to communicate with great
many who ave DESTROYS Of subscribing hence
we wish 20 state that any member Of this COM
mittee. named below, will be pleased to re-
ceiye anv contributions.
We trust that the people ct our city may
respond LITERALLY to this worthy c'n'e.
Yours Respectfully,
II H. FIELD,
+. =. HARPER,
ALBERT SMO0T,
NJ. b. HARLOW.
b. WHEATLEY,
q. WIN. RAMSAY,
THOMAS CARTER,
X. f. KNIGHT.
!. REU BEN,
f. f. LAWLER.
Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Charter.

The State Corporation Commission
has granted a charter to the Samuel }.
Prescott Company, Iuc., of Alexandria,
Va. Iucorporators-S. J. Prescott, pres
ident: H. F. Woodland, secretary and
treasurer. both OF Washington. Capital
stock-maximum, 100000. Objects
and purposes; general contra citing busi'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
entertainment Tonight.

All preparations have been made by
Potomac Lodge, No. So, /. 0. o. r.,
for the entertainment tonight at o'clock
in the hall on north Columbus street
The exercises will be interestin through
out and all who attend will experience
a pleasant evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
ABadIy Burned Girl

or boy. man or woman, is quickly out of pain
if Bucklen's ArnicaSalve sampled promptly;
G. J. Welch, Of Tekonsha, Mich, says: u
use it in my family for cuts: sores and all
skin Injuries. and find it perfect Qnickest
nile cure known. Best healing salye made.
BIC at f. 5. I.eadbeater Il Sons drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Paul Jones and La Fayette.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
This account of the meeting OF Paul
Jones with La Fayette in our city by
Buell., which makes part of the unpuD-
Ii va history of Alexandria, is sent 70
the Gezette AZ q contribution towards
the observances of tonight.
April "a. W. r. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Corporation Court.

fudge L. C. Barley presiding
Com. VS.. Ferdinand F. Derndlnger,
indicted for b;gsmy; case continued u'i
first day of May term and accused re-
leased on bail.
Peter Di Georgia, a native of Italy,
declared his intention of becoming a
citizen of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

The original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saiye
never fails TO give satisfaction for burns sores
boils. letter, cracked hands, etc. For bind,
bleeding, itching and protruding Piles II az
fords almost immediate relief. Ii stops the
pain. Sold by W. f. Creighton x Co.. 4Ol
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
q Cans Best Tomatoes, 25c

cans Corn, 25c; 4 cans Peas, 25c; cans
BARTLETT Pears, 25c; cans Wagner Baked
Beans. 25c; 8 cans Stringless Beans. 25c ;
cans Sweet Potatoes, 25c; cans Table
Peaches. 25c; cakes Hoe Cake Soap, 25c.
w. p. WOOLLS & SON.
e.h9 Royal and Wolfe streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

A large Sow built for Nessrs. Agnew & Co
of this city was launched at the shipyavd a
day or two age. Ii will be used for the trans
portatiou Of soft coal about the Wsshingto
harbor 10 the different steamboat lanCi ngs
and coalng docks. The scow is eighty feet
long. twenty four feet wide AMI has a draft Of
six feet lo1ded. 1t will carry about 25C- ton,
OF coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

Keep your bowels regular by the use
of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets There is nothing better. For
sale by Gibson & TImberman aud W. +.
Creighton IL Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

The Marquis de La Fayette, with
shipload Of supplies, had by round
about voyage from passages 10 Spain,
ostensiby to Porto Rico, arrived at the
. n, South Carolina,
was journeying by
a. 1t happened that
South Carolina to
yette reached Alexan-
lat Paul Jones, on his
ISOLATED plantation, and
IN at the same tavern.
tn him The Barren
.,,,.,. o,,,v... other German, Polish
and French officers. La Fayette could
express bimself fairly well in Engli'h as
could de Ka!b. hut the others could not.
The interpreter was very poor one
The meeting with Paul Jones took place
in consequence of the efforts OF La Fay
cite and de Kalb to strsighten out some
misunderstanding about the relay OF
horses. In Fsyette himself thus de-
scribed the incident in personal REM
iniscence during his visit to this conn-
try in 1924
ga slender black haired, black-eyed
swarthy gentlemen in naval uniform, OF
the most martial aud distinguished bear
ing approached and said in perfect
French
"Pardon monsieur. il me semble one,
peutetre, ie peux vous alder. Eu tel cas-
me commard ez sill vous plat.
Pardon mp, sir, perhaps can AID
YOU. In that case please command my
services
'Dehghteo TO hear my native tongue
80 unexpectedly and oPportunely spoken,
inform the gentleman VIII" we were,
and asked whom | might have the honor
60 address.
"He replied in French Il have the
honor to be captain OF frigate OF the
United States navy and my name Is
Paul Jones, at your service
"Profoundly acknowledging his cour-
tesy / at once turned over to Captain
Paul Jones the task Of composing our
difficulties. and instantly discovered that
he was captain in fact as we'll as by
title. The people in Alexandra seemed
10 know him we'll. He assumed an AR
of easy tho quite imperious mastery OF
the situation, aud, in very short time
orr cayalcade was ready to set out. lie
had an appointment TO dine that even
ing with friends in Alexandria, but up
on my invitation to jim our party he
hastily sent a message to cancel the en-
gagement by reason of sudden and I'M
expected pressure of public duty of grave
Importance and journeyed with me to
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
DRY Hn DIS.
--.. ..--..---- >-~----------~~--->--~
Iill,h|I|'ggIl&BlO
~Ashingicn's Fsvorite Store.
Store Hours, s q. M. to zip. M.
Important Silk Sale,
81, N.25 and 80 Values,
YARD SIC.

We told yon last Thursday evening we we're
The largest purchasers 1T the Chas. School
house K Sons underwriters sale. when they
offered silks CHAT BRING THE YEAR
AROUND 81, SIPS and $3.50 RkTAIL) at
such q sacrifice that we announced to sell
them At 39c. and did sell last week thousands
of yards. Wen continue to offer these Silks
until the last yard is gone. Your opportunity
is now to add be utiful six costume to your
wardrobe for third nj less. Some are
slightly damaged f'Om fire aud water. hut in
the main you'll find perfect goods, such ~
36.inch Pain aud Gisce Taiiets. Allsilk
Black Satin Brocades, Black Tafeia, Black
Chiffon Tahets. Black lndias. Black Pongee,
l9-inch Heavy Colored Taiiera. 6nch Iol-
ored Tstieta in evening shades: Fancy Silks.
~ and q inches wide: Crepe Brillianis, Satin
de Icons. Fancy Check Silks, Shepherd
Checks and Black Satin. Never have such
excellent and stylish silks been offered at
such small prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Circuit Court tor the County.
fudge c. E. Nicol presiding

The time of the court was occupied
today in the case of the Commonwealth
vs.. Emma Thompson, colOred, indicted
for the murder last December of Warner
Henderson. also colOred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Weather Probabilities.

For this section fair tonight and We'd
hesday. with rising temperature; fresh winds,
becoming sOuiherly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
Local Matters.
SUN and Tide Table.

Sun rises tomorrow at $40 q. m. and sets
at GAG .. N. High water at 1882 a. m. and
g.5Q n m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
sl.25, $3.50. $500 and 81 Is each.
Handmade Drawers, of fine French per-
Gale, trimmed with hand embroidery ruffle.
sl.75, 1926, 1915 and $4.75 pair.

Handmade Gowns, of fine French percale.
with round neck and elbow sleeves; trim
med with spray and hand embroidery and
eyelets run with ribbon.
40 M "a IN e. IN and e. * each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
ELLIOTTS.
WANTED.

10000 AGENTS WANTED-Only au-
1 thentic book on "San Francisco Calam-
ity." Highest commission. Outfit free.
THE JOHN q. WINSTON CO., 1906 Arch
street. Philadelphia, Pa. ap2l lw
WANTED Two good BOYS, white or
w colore !, one for coachman, the other fer
gardener; good wages. Apply c. II. s.. Ga
zette Office. aprls lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
LOST.

Tor SALE.-I have left with me for sale
by two ladies in Washington one block
of FIVE shares. and another Of fifteen shares, Of
stock of the Emerson Steam Pump Comp ny.
Price. twenty-five dollars per share. Apply
10 W r. EMERSON. at Office Of the Emer
sou Steam Pump Company, foot Of Prime
street. apr2l Nv
A NNUAL SPRING SALE OF I. MAURY
n DOVE COMPANY'S HORSES. About
30 head draft horses. Apply at Office, Dist
and streets northwest, or 1911 First street
northeast, Washington, ID. G. apr24 81 2
XxIJSH to purchase, lease or rent HOUSE
w Tor store) on King street, between Pitt
and Patrick, for cash; or to purchase build
ing lot thereon. G. A. E., Gazette office.
spr23 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

4-Loaf Size. Price........."......... ~ w
JEWETT REFRIGERATORS. Cal aud
see them. White lined. glass lined and gal
yanized. Prices the lowest
Screen Doors and Window Screens.
Scre Cloth at l2c, l5c and iSc per yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
$500, $3.50, $3.50 and 1915 each.

Handmade Petticoats, of fine French per-
Gale trimmed with rnfile finished with scallop
Of hand embroidery.
s2.75, $3.50, 81 10 and $3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

Attention is also called to a large line Of
beautiful creations in Dainty White PETIT =
coats TO we,r with thin dresses, Of sheer
nainsooks, percales. lawns and inuslins. beau
tifnIly bedecked with laces, ribbons, ilounces,
insertion, &c.
Third foor-Eleyenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

We are also showing a rich assortment Of
3.pieee Sets, consisting Of Gowns, Drawers
and Chemise; also separate pieces, all hand
made and variously trimmed with hano
work Valeneieunes and Calais laces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24

The Marquis de La Fayette, with a
shipload Of supplies, had by a round
about voyage from passages 10 Spain,
ostensibly to Porto Rico, arrived at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-04-24
For Women and Misses.
Beautiful French Hand
made Undergarments
For Early SDring Brides.

A new shipment OF exclusive patterns IN
French Handmade Underg 'rments has re-
Gently been received, including Gowns, Pet
ticoats. Drawers, Chemises aud Corset Covers.
This Tuesday we hold special sale Of these
dainty French Handmade Undergarment' at
prices usually asked for the better class
Of domestic goods.
Hand-embroidered ChemiSes, OF fine French
.,ar-.nlo fniahad With evaleia run with rib.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

ance OF mat stormy nIgnr nad a"ak-
ened Captain Hallam to enthusiasm
He was not much given TO eh'husl-
asms. but this one was tnorousny
genuine. :,
eyes. by George" he said between
his clincEed teeth, "Tll multiply tna'
fellows salary by three and let tne Ok d,
Zee people wonder! Perhaps II Will
give them hint. No, 1t won't. or az
least they won't take hint. But
anyhow. I'll do 1t II only for wnat inc
newspapers call dramatic erect
Entering the office, where at this
hour the clerks were assembling Gay
tain Hallam said in his figurative RASH
ion:
"Tbat fellow Duncan has got more
cogs in his gearing wheels than all the
rest Of you put together. You eau MIN
a freak; you call him eccentric because
he isn't like you. Now, let me tell you
that that's sort of eccentricity that
you'll do well to cultivate. The less
you are like yourselves and the more
you're like him the better 1t VIII be Tor
you. He thinks. You don't. He does
all he can. You do as little as you
can. He shall have his reward. he
shall have salary three times that OF
the best man in the Office. And, more
than that, he shall have the right to
command here. Whatever orders he
gives shall be obeyed, just as II they
were my own. He Is your model 10
initiate, so far as you can. But most
Of you can't"
That was the very longest speech
that Captain VIII Hallam had ever
made in his life. 1t was not without
effect. 1t did not inspire any OF the
clerks to fresh endeayor or to more
conscientious service. But 1t made ev-
cry one of them an implacable enemy
Of Guilford Duncan and infamed ev-
cry one Of them with an Unsuitable de-
sire to injure him whenever occasion
might offer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1906-09-07

then, that's the reason. It's just be-
cause he Is that sort that he hasn't
bothered about an increase Of salary.
BY George, I'll give 1t to him without
the asking! never did such thing
before in all my life. 1t will startle
the Office people out Of their wits, but
they need startling, and as for their
wits, WE'LL
Obviously young Duncan's perform
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-17
Managing
Editor Summers
Has Resigned
WELL KNOWN NEWSPAPER aAN
GIVES UP POSITION ON PAP
kERSBURG PAPER.

PARkERSBURG, April 17.-Georss
w Summers managing editor Of
the Dispatch-NewS. mas resigned ms
position with that paper. his Tesisna-
ton having taken effect yesterday
Mr.. Summers is one OF the best known
newspaper men in rh+ STATE ana as 6
managing editor it is conceded tha.
he has no superior He VIII continue
as secretary Of the Business, Men
League and will in the future as l.
the past be identified WIKI the wo-is
OF building up and aiding the bust
ness and commercial interests % Pa-53
erSburC-
NJ Summers will no doubt De miss
ed very much by the Dispatca-Esvs:
His successor is not known, but until
he Is appointed it is understood ira.
Charles Brooks Smith, Ia =61tor, Wiz
have charge Mr.. Summers viii also
continue his work as newspaper cor
respondent for quite a number OF out
of-town papers which he, represents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-17
ESCAPED
IN "a RSBARREL

HOW ITALIANS Saved OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ttryrnan from Laws Clutches
& ASBURY PARKN April il
The story of how the italian murderer
Michael De Iauro. foued the mtnions
of the law In Neptune township and
escaped from his pursuers in a beer
barrel is the latest phase Of the love
tragedy OF last summer, IN which
Prank Rozzo was the victim Of a
jealous rivals bullet
All the evidence at the time pointed
to De Lauro as the murderer Detec-
tiyes and posses were sent IN search
of him. but the italian dropped out OF
sight. It appears from statement OBJ
tanned by enc of the township officials
that De Lauro was on the night Of the
murder secreted by his countrymeo
For seven days he was hid in the
sand hills. being supplied with food
and water
On the seventh day he was showed
into barrel which was closed at the
top The barrel was loaded in beer
ark and taken to New York On the
steamer Mary E. Patten, Of the Pleas
ure Bay line. On arrival at the pier
il was transported. with De7Lauro ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-04-17
old s1eeeed
Col. Tom DAVIS

the Republicans. Mr. liners friends
claim that If he were nominated ne
could easily carry the count and pub
through the Democratic nominee for
the legislature Senator Baker,, o.
Randolph county. Senator Elans'
home county. would like to be returD-
ed to the Senate.
Among the Republicans who would
like to succeed Colonel Davis In Con
gress are mentioned MI Keim, OF
Randolph county, who has been term
after term chairman Of the district
congressional committee; State Sen
ato- Robinson, Of Grafton; MessEs.
Con1ey and Laldn, Of Preston county.
the latter having been the unsuccess-
full candidate against Colonel Davis:
Messrs. StalHngs. Of Tucker county.
and Reynolds, Of Mineral county; Ret-
gel, Of Berkeley county; Forman. OF
Grant county, and Jefords. OF Je6er-
son county. It Is probable that only
Messrs. Keim, Hetzel and ConIey VIII
be aggressive candidates. Mr. kein.
It IS said. has not the support Of Sena-
tor ElEns. who prefers that his couo-
ty should not have candidate for
Congress. Mr.. HetZe1 and Senator Ell
kins disagreed bitterly during the re-
cent fight for postmaster at Martins
burg, which resulted in the present
postmaster being reappointed on Sen
ator Elkins' recommendation It Is
said that Mr.. Hetzel has predicted
that this reappointment. would result
in both members OF the legislature
from that county being Democrats.
Senator E1kins' preference is believed
to be Senator Robinson. of Grafton
who is a brother-in-law OF Judge Day
ton, and who has close business rela,
tons with Senator Elkins. It Is be-
lieved that the bitter opposition OF
NJ Robinson and his brother-in-iaw.
Judge Dayton, to Governor Dawson
would prevent Mr.. Robinson from re-
ceiviag the unqualified and enthusias-
tic support Of the Governors friends
in his race for Congress So thorough
ly confused is the political situation
in the district that it IS believed the
nominating convention viii not be
held until late in the summer in order
that some of the many conflicting
problems may. be solved before the
candidate is nominated, so that the
entire ticket. both State and national
Will receive the full party vote a. taa
polls.