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The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-24
Tells About Bribery.

From Special Agent Burns it was
learned that the only matter in which
Ruef vas questioned was the alleged
bribing Of Mayor Schmitz and eight
cen supervisors by the United Rail
roads to grant to that corporation a
change in its franchise allowing the
electrifying of its $50 miles of street
railway system in this city.
II Burns understanding of Ruef's
testimony is correct the fallen boss
told the grand jury that Patrick Cal
houn, Assistant to President Thorn
we'll Mullalley; Chief Counsel TREY l..
Ford and Assistant Counsel William
M. Abbott of the United Railways,
paid or caused to be paid the sum of
100000 for the provision named; that
$4,000 of this amount was Ruef's
fee" that $4,000 went to Mayor
Schmitz, and that the remaining $780,
600 was handed to the eighteen super.
visors.
Big Guns Indicted.
After the examination of Ruef was
concluded the grand jury remained in
executive session until $50 o'clock.
Subsequently the statement was made,
but not officially confirmed, that in.
dictments had been voted against four
high officials of the United Railroads
and SchmitZ.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-24
Probe Police Affair.

Kansas City, May 19.-Charges of
police corruption will be taken up ac.
lively next Tuesday. This was an
nonnced yesterday by the board of DO
lice commissioners.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-24
BOMB IN STREET CAR.
Thought to Be Attempt to Blow Up
Car Barn.

Car Barn.
San Francisco, May 21.-A satchel
containing a bomb was found late last
night in a Suffer street car at the
barn at Oak and Broderick streets.
The fuse had been lighted but the
spark died out before reaching the
powder.
The United Railroad officials believe
that the internal machine was left in
the car by a strike sympathizer.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-24
BOSS RUFF ENTERS
PLEA OF GUILTY
THE FRISCO DICTATOR, CHARGED
WITH ExToRTloN, ASTON
lSHES PROSECUTION.
WttPS AS ht MAKES PLEA
TELLS GRAND JURY ABOUT BRlB-
ING OF SCHMlTZ AND SUPER
VlSORS.

san Francisco, May II. - Abraham
Rnef. better known as Abe Ruef, the
acknowledged adviser of Mayor
Schmitz and once the recognized die
tator of municipal affairs in San Fran
cisco. pleaded guilty to the charge of
eN1ortion in the superior court yeSter-
day. Sentence will be pronounced upon
him two weeks hence.
After a private conference with his
four attorneys in Judge DUNES cham
beers yesterday afternoon, and after
they had withdrawn from his case be-
cause of the resolution he had taken
to change his plea and avoid trial.
Ruef, to the
Utter Astonishment
announced in a dramatic address that
after long and earnest consideration
he had determined to withdraw his
plea of not guilty and enter a plea of
guilty. He asked that the jury be dis
missed and the trial be abandoned.
Ruef showed in his voice, in the ex-
preston on his face, in his quiet and
cSSthi dlliGudC IN ny III, zeal
that again and again overlooked his
eyes, the great emotion and utter hui
initiation that he suffered.
Scene Was Pathetic.
The pathos of the scene was COM
municated to the crowd that thronged
the court room. Tears sprang to the
eyes of veteran newspaper men who
have been lifelong acquaintance OF
Ruef and whose papers have conduct
ed against him and his political asso-
ciates a long and bitter campaign for
the publication OF municipal affairs.
The accused man was several times
all but overcome by emotion. AS he
concluded his address he fell back into
his chair, almost fainting, and the
tears coursing down his cheeks.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-05-24
Personal.

Personal.
Brig. Gen. Mathew NJ. Blunt, u. 8.
A., retired. died in a sanitarium at
Brooklyn.
Lieut.. Gen. Zacharias, vice president
Of the international permanent geo.
detic commission. is dead at Copen-
hagen.
Right Rev. John Diendorer, one Of
the founders and late president Of the
Evangelical Lutheran synod Of Iowa
and other states. died at his home In
Waverly. Iowa.
Before a small circle Of intimate
friends and relatives, Mrs. Mary Nch-
olson, widow OF Admiral Nicholson,
was married in New York to Gen.
James Grant Wilson.
Stanley B, Fowler. a former well
known Journalist OF Chicago. Denver
and other cities, died at Los Angeles
at the 6 OF eighty-four. He was ed
itor and publisher of the Denver Mir
ror for many years.
. Charles Haine Haswell, one of the
best civil and marine engineers 10
the country Is dead at his home IN
New York. He was ~nineiy-eight years
old. He was first engineer-in-chief in
the navy from 1886 to 1851.
AS the result of a courtship over.
Ing a quarter Of a century. but during
which they never met III person. J.. w.
Reed. aged sixty-four. Of H~arrodsburg.
KY, was married to Miss Helen Jen-
kins, aged sixty-three, of Quincy. Ill.
Foreign.
A. p. Moorhouse, general manager
Of the Cunard Steamship company, is
dead at Liverpool.
Scarcity Of food is causing frequent
bread riots at Teheran, Persia. Many
persons have been injured in the fight.
ing.
Mrs. John Dillon. wife OF the noted
Irish leader. died In London. She was
. daughter of Sir Mathew, lord justice
Of the court Of appeals in England.
The Jewish Messenger OF London
announces that Edna May, before her
marriage to Oscar L%ewisohn, will be-
come a Jewess. She is now studying
the.1ewish creed.
The National Rifle Association OF
Great Britain has accepted the invita-
ton of the Canadian Rifle association
to contest for the Palma trophy with
Canadian and American rife teams at
Ottawa Sept. s..
1t is reported at Vienna that the
Turkish village OF Mustajbasie, con-
sisting of thirty houses and situated
on a hill, was suddenly engulfed, pre-
sumably as a result of volcanic dis
%turbances. Several of the Inhabitants
Of the village persisted.
There are indications that the pres
ent eruptions of Stromboli and Etna
volcanoes have brought to certain
parts of Italy atmospheric disturb
of an extraordinary character.
At San Reno there occurred the
strange phenomenon of a rain of sui
phur.
The Roumanian colors Of red and
yellow are forbidden in Australian
gary. The daughter of a local magis-
trate at Grossbuttyn, Hungary, was
arrested for wearing a skirt striped
with red and yellow. The police or
dered her to take it off then and there,
and when she refused a crowd collect
ed. Finally the offending skirt was
taken off in private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
STEAMER BURNED.

The old excursion steamer Samuel j..
pentz living eft Gies5orO Point, a short
distance north Of this city, was burned
to the waters edge last night about II
O'Clock. 1t is said that the fire was oil
incendiary origin. About three ySsis
ago the Pentz was retired the machinery
and other serviceable equipment SOLO al
auction. and the hull anchored oil GleS-
boro Point, where it remained until de-
stroyed last night. Recently, however,
the old steamer was sold to Joe Heath
IS iuuk. During the past month hesln'
1t is said, stripped the steamer OF every,
thing of value. The Pentz was built al
Greenpoint, N. Y, in 1859. and TOR a
long time ran between Baltimore aud
river landings She was at times run on
the otd mail route between Warrington
and Aqua creek, but during late years
bad been used as Potomac excursion
boat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16

Washington Union No. 2, Of the To-
ternstioual Bricklsyers' and Stone
masons' Union, voted at its meeting last
night to declare strike on every build
ing on which non-uuion bricklayers or
stonemasous were employed, and to de-
clare a strike in the stoneysrd of every
dealer supplying stone for any building
ON which non-union men are employed.
A delegation from the Alexandra
Trades Council and Division No. 465, OF
the Amalgamated Association OF street
and Electric Railway Employees, asked
the endorsement of their sction 10 plac-
ing the Washington. Alexandra ana
Mount Vernon road on the unfair list
until such time as 1t will reins'sted all us
employees discharged for j ming the
union. This met with favor, and a mo
ton was made looking to its Immediate
adoption, but the matter was tlnally re-
ferred TO a committee with instructions
10 report not later than the next meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
PERSONAL.

Misses Gsult and Mamie Norton left
today for Markham to spend the summer
Miss Ethel Simmons, an attractive
Young lady of Alexandra, arrived here
Saturday night to visit her friend, Miss
Marie Allen. 49, Harrisonburg Times.
Mrs. @. E. Bradley left today for
Philadelphia and New York.
Mrs. B. @. Brockett has gone to
Prince William county, to spend part
of the summer.
Mr.. K. H. Atkinson, jr., while view
ing the fireworks 10 Oakland, California,
July 4th, was struck in the back by
q large cracker and slightly injured: mr.
Atkinson ia son of Capt. K. ii. Al
kinson, of this city. Al.
Messrs. Ria L. and Edwin Q. Atkin,
sop sons of Capt. r. II. Atkinson. OF
this city, are visiting their cousin' Mrs;
Lewis E. Strother, at "Edgewood'
Prince William county.
Miss Sophie Bendheim, Miss Sarah
Ruben and Misses Amelia and Hannah
Genzberger have returned from very
delightful trip to the jamestown Expo.
sition and the places of interest around
Norfolk.
Mr.. Clarence Ale and Miss Belle
Griffin, daughter of Mr.. @. III. Gntiiu,
we're married in Washington yesterday.
Upon their return to their home In this
city thsy gave reception to many OF
their friends.
Invitations are out for the marriage OF
Miss Halle Roberta Gorham, aud Mr.:
James Z. MCGOWAN. The wedding will
take place ct the home of the prospec-
tive bride on Wednesday evening, July
81. Miss Gorham is the second daugh-
ter of Capt. T. E. Gorham and is an at
trsctiye brunette.
Messrs. r. Lee Field james w. Bales,
Joseph O. Gates, Edward J. Fleming,
John w. Riley and Police Commissioners
A. Fl. Cehlert will go to Philadelphia
tomorrow morning to attend the Eiks
convention,
Mrs. Josephine Jenkins and family
and her mother, Mrs. n. Y. Mason,
returned home yesterday afternoon from
Newburgh and Brooklyn, N. T., where
they have been visiting relatives.
Messrs. August Gaines and Louis
shuman left this morning for Philsdel'
phis to attend the Elks convention.
Mr.. Robert A. Hutchinson, of Man
assas. was in the city today.
Mrs. Ruth Y. Stuart, who for some
time has been living 10 Bermuda, WAS in
the city today for short visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
OHARGED WITH THEFT.

Malinda Level, colOred, was brought
bsfore the Police Court this morning
charged with stealing ten dollars from
the person of Marian Thomas, also col
ored. According 10 the statement Oh
the plaintiff, who is a middle-sged exci''
able negroes, she visited house 10 tire
southern portion of the city yesterday
afternoon and went to tleep, and while
enjoying her dreams the Level woman
took the ten dollars from her stocking.
About all else that the court could get
ont of the Thomas woman were excla-
mstionr-"DAt wOmsn's got my money
i want my money" &c. There was no
evidence TO substsntiate the charge ex-
cept that Of an eleyen-yesr-old child,
an1 the charge Was dismissed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
FUNERALS.

A called meeting Of the Catholic Be-
nevolent Legion was held last night in
st, Mary's Hall when suitable action was
taken 10 respect to the death OF Leo j..
Ewald. The members of the legion at
tended the funeral, which took place
this morning at $50 O'Clock from st.
Mary's Catholic Church.
The remains of the late Edgar f..
Mason reached the union station at noon
today from Marshall and were taken
thence to Ivy Hill cemetery where the
services we're conducted by Rev. DR..
Wallis. The pallbearers were Messrs.
William Bryant, Arthur Bryant, J. K.
Zimmerman, Carlyle Whiting, Neville
Whiting, and Bryant +. Whiting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The summer is half gone.

NC buulnCi 10 hoiA 6ObO'
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday TO Clarence w.
Ale and Isabel Griffin, both OF Alex
andria.
Catharine Daniels, colored, died al
her home, No. 629 south st. Asaph
street, yesterday. The deceased was 6S
years old.
James Evans, who died yesterday at
his home on Jefferson street, left Alex-
andria in 1861 as a member of Kem-
per's battery, and later was transferred
TO cavalry regiment.
There was slight fire at Luna Park
about midnight last night. The fire
broke out 10 the office In the southern
section of the enclosure. The flames
we're subdued by the park employees and
those of the electric railway.
A resident of lower Fairfax county
was brought by Constable Payne before
Justice Triplett yesterday charged with
disorderly conduct toward members OF
his family. The accused was fined $2.5
and put under bond to keep the peace.
You can get it at Broughton's. Meal tickets
s.. co for fifteen meals. Table hoard $500 per
week. At lunch countar Will be found quick
lunch at all hours. In Cafe you will find all
sea food in season, meats, spring chickens,
etc. Phone 2S7. Nos. 7t9-7ll King street.
jyl02w
Ovsters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans
Hard shell crabs. Clam Soup three times 9
week. stews of all kinds c. II. Zimmer
man, Market Space. feb 26t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
FINEn TWENTY DOLLARS.

A you ng white man of this city, was
arrested about month ago charged
with withholding money belonging to a
candidate for admission to a labor anton.
The case was continued from time to
time in order to give the accused an OPP
portunity to make the amount good, but
il seems, he failed to do so. He was
taken in custody again last night and
brought before the Police Court this
morning, and it having been shown that
the money had not been paid in, the de-
PENDANT was fined 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
POLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding. ]
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
A man, charged with sppropristing
money belonging to labor union, was
fined $40. ,
William Poindexter, colored, charged
with dsfrapding a boarding house, Was
dismissed.
A young white man, charged with
throwing water from a window on a
passerby, was dismissed.
Susan Mcguire and Mamie Morrison,
both colored, charged with disorderly
conduct, were Gnec $3.50 each.
Malinda Level, colored, charged with
stealing $40 from Marian Thomas, color
ed, was dismissed.
A colored man, charged with carrying
concealed weapons, was dismissed.
Lucy Luckett, coIOred, charged with
abusive language, was dismissed.
A young man, charged with assault,
was fined 50. so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
COuNrY REPUBLICANS.

The republicans Of Alexandria county
held msss meeting in BallstOn yester'
day evening and selected delegates to at
tend the eighth Congressional district
convention of the party. which meets In
Alexandra August q to Boplnate a
candidate for Congress.
The delegates selected are Henry Far
ker and Mr.. Cromwell, of Washington
district; Charles l. Simms, Capt .. D.
Mulhall, and 0. b. Gray, OF Arlington
district; j. ID. Ashford and William
Duncan, Of Jefferson, district.
Alternstes: w. s, Hull, +. NJ. Thomp-
son. j. G. Pepper, T. r. Gray A. B..
Osssellmsn, W. Ii. Kidwell, and +. b.
Fox
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
NIB. KEMPER PROMOTED.

Effective July 10, the following ap'
pointments and changes are made in the
Accounting Department of the Southern
Railway Mr.. +. II. Ksmper, assistant
comptroller; Mr.. O. B. Hayes, auditor,
to succeed Mr.. E. H. Ksplper, pro.
NOTED; Mr.. j. A. Robinson, auditor OF
freight accounts. The position of AS
sistsut auditor is abolished. Mr. KEN
per's many friends in this city, his home,
will be glad to learn OF the new honors
conferred upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
Must Sell the Philippines.

I'll stop your pain free. To show you first
before you spend penny-what my Pink
Pain Tablets can do, will mail you free. a
Trial Package of them-Dr. Shops Headache
Tablets, Neuralgia, Headache, ToOthsche,
Period pains, etc.. are due alone TO blood
congestion, Dr. Shops Headache s.cl ~. Tablets
natural blood pressure. That is all. Address
DR.. ShOop, Racine, Wis. Sold by E 8. Lead
heater q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
ELECTION EXPENSES.

The expenses of each candidate in the
recent Congressional primary as submit
ted to the district chairman, Mr.. G. s.
Shackelford, are reported to be as follows:
Charles G. Csrlin, of this city, the
successful candidate, So, r. Lind.
say Gordon, of Louisa, who was second
In the race, 81, 400, and Judge Charles
E. N;col, of Prince William, 81, 700.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
DEATH OF MIR. UNDERWOOD.

Mr.. Andrew Underwood, an old and
well-known resident of this city, died
at his home, No. SO7 Wolfe street, last
NIGHT. The deceased had been a sufferer
from heart trouble. He was in the 6Sth
wear of his age. Mr.. Underwood was
native of Occoquan, and he was a csbl-
uet-maker by occupation, having with
bis brother, Mr.. Oliver Underwood,
conducted business at that place for a
long time. Since bis removal to Alex
andria he had been employed in the
shops of the Southern Railway in this
city. He was quiet and esteemed cit
igen. aud had many friends and ac-
suaintances. He leaves widow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
Woodward { LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, T & O SITS. N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. c
During the heated term store will close at
O'Clock; Saturdays at !.
SeaSOnable
Merchandise
For Personal Comfort.

A full line Of necessary articles for personal
comfort and use, and a complies assortment
# outing and sporting goods for indoor ana
outdoor pleasure. Just now We are showing
many classes of merchandise at clearance
prices-wearing apparel best suited to the
hot 8. asOn, outeiwear and underwear for
men, women aud children; things to make
the city or country home cool and pleasant:
The goods are Of the most desirable sorls, aud
such things that are in general demand just
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
DOG FIGHT.

A dog eight took place this morning
in front of the Relief truck house. A
bull dog seized smaller dog by the
throat and despite the efforts of num-
Der of spectators to release the unforiu-
nate dog, the bull kept his hold till a
medical gentleman, who happened to be
nsssing at the time, applied a lighted
mach to the nose of the ininristed ami
Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
REPORTED NEW ROAD.

1t Is reported that plans are now in
the making for the extension Of the Old
Dominion and Great Falls Railroad
westward through the northern part OF
Virginia, to connect with the Elkinf-
Davis lines in West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
THE WEATHER.

Today has been one Of the most nn-
comfortable days of the year. The
mercury registered go at noon, but the
humidity has been intense and blu! little
air has been stirring. The skies al
times have been overcast and shortly De-
fore noon q light shower of rain fell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
ssTo Keen Well

The whole year through" writes L. A. Bait
lett, Of Rural Route I, Guilford, Ne, and
my family use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They have proven most satisfactory to all OF
us" They tone the system and cure bilious
ness. malaria aud constipation. Guaranteed
at 4. s. Leadbeater & Sons Drug store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
HOW THKY sTASI
Rad Burn Quickly Healed.

81 am 50 delighted with what Cham,
berlsin's Salve hiss done for me that l
feel bound to write and tell you so" says
Mrs. Robert Mytton, 457 John st.,
Hamilton, Ontario. "My little daughter
had a burn on her knee. | applied
Chamberlain Salve and it healed beau
tifully." This salve allays the pain OF q
burn almost instantly. 1t is for sale by
W. F. Creighton & Co. and Gibson q
Timberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
A BIG TREE.

Mr.. F. C. Beattie recently cut down a
chestnut tree near Falls Church from
which he cut so railroad ties. In falling
one OF the large branches of the tree was
spintered and but for this he could have
easily cut 20 more ties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
Weather Probabilities.
STRIKE DECLARED.

Fo- this section partly cloudy tonight ana
Wednesday; light to fresh south TO soath"es'
winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
REGATTA.

The Old Dominion Boat Club, it is said, is
planning TO hold regatta on the Potomac
September 80. Clubs from Richmond and
Washington have been invited to send crews
70 participate in the racing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
WOMEN'S WHITE
PETTICOATS.

We are showing most attractive inc Of
White Petticoats, imported and domestic, OF
cambria, lawn, and percale, embOdying the
latest and most beautiful Effects in trimmings.
Petticoats Of cambria, trimmed with lawn
ruhe Of tucks; also with lace and embroid;
cry. INV
Petticoats of canbrie, trimmed with rufiie
of tuoks and blind embroidery; also with lace.
Each ,....,.,..,S175
Pettico,ts Of cambria, trimmed with full
ruiie of blind and open embroidery; also with
Valenciennes lace. EACH. ............ 1925
Petticoats ofFrench percale, with hand-em-
broidery scallops on aOunce. Each..." S2.l9
Petticoais Of cambria and lawn, trimmed
with full lawn ruffles finished with tucks and
blind aud open embroidery; also with full
lace rufiles. Each. ........... o.. ......... $40
IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
Local Matters.
Sun and Tide Table.

sun rises tomorrow at Al a. IN. and sets
at 1925 D. m. High water at l2aS q. H. anu
1924 m m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16

LONE FOR COLORED MAN AND
III WIFE to take charge Of small suburban
place. Small wages. Address d. II. MICH
OILS. 4S7 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
Washington, D. G. jyl6 lws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Washington OetrOit-Rain.
Chicago, l5 New York, 0.
Cleveland Philadelphia-Rain.
Boston. 5; 81. Louis, q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
ROOMS FOR RENT,

Suitable for light housekeeping. apply
1909 King street. Nlo Sl-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-16
HOW THEY STAND
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Chicago, /; Philadelphia, O.
Cincinnati, 5; New York, 2.
st. Louis, /; Boston, ..
Boston. 4: st. Louis, 2.
Pittsburg, 4: Brooklyn, /.