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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
News Of the Day.


Great Britain and Russia have decided
upon Joint action in Persia to prevent
the threatened uprising.
The threatened anti-British boycott
was formally declared at meeting of
Chinese merchants in Canton yesterday.
William Lunbam, New York brokerJ
was yesterday granted u divorce from his
wife, the brokers' chauffeur being named
as correspondent.
Governor Hughes, Of New York, In
letter intimates that be will neither seek
nor try to evsde Endorsement for the
presidential nomination.
Representative Tawney states that q
large deficit in the Treasury is threaten
ed unless the executive estimates are
reduced by hundred million.
Wall street was surprised today when
the directors of the New York Central,
the Pennsylvania and the Lehigh VAL
ley railroads declared dividends.
The japanese financial programme
involves a reduction In the expenses OF
the army aud navy for the next year
whereby 5000, 900, 900 will be saved.
The republican State committee Of
Missouri has formally Endorsed William
Fl. Taft for president. There was only
one negative vote on the Taft resolution.
The New York Aldermen yesterday
adopted en- ordinance which will permit
Sunday theatrical exhibitions, with GER
tain features common to weekly shows
eliminated.
Lord Kelvin, the noted scientist, died
yesterday at London. Lord Kelvin
William ThompsoD) had for years been
regarded as the foremost scientist OF
Great Britain.
At Georgetown, KY, today the com.
monwealth closed its cross-exsmination
OF Powers in the Goebel murder trial
and the defense began Its redirect ex-
animation.
Jane Robinson, pretty scotch lsss,
is in the detention quarters of the immi-
grafton Office at Boston until her fance,
Samuel McOorkell, of New York, comes
to claim her.
Bank Examiner Moxey's testimony
in Chicago yesterday revealed how
John r. Walsh, by use of the funds
of depOsitors In his three banks,
smashed a fortune of $9l, 600, 900.
Such inscriptions as "Merry Christ
mas" "Happy New Year." "With
best wishes" &C., written on packages
mailed during the holidays are not for
hidden and Enable by law, all reports TO
the contrary Notwithstanding.
Mrs. O. Smith, of 5teubenville, o.,
weary and broken-hearted in falling TO
find the man for whom she had quit
home and husband, was found dying 10
the street in Gary, Ind, with bullet
wound in her breast, and revglver In
hand.
Mr.. Newlands yesterday addressed
the Senate on bis bill providing for the
improvement of the inland waterways.
The Senate passed the Dick joint reso-
luton extending for two years the time
in which the organized militia can con-
form to existing law.
Thirty-seven Of the prettiest girls in
SEQ land came 10 New York yesterday
on the Anchor Line steamer California
They are to be New Years brides, each
one having come to fulfil an engagement
to marry made while her sweetheart was
still in Scotland. preparing to come 10
America to win fortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
WEDNESDAY EVENING. DEC. IS. l9O7.

SENATOR FORAKER was Endorsed for
the presidency in 1908, and was COM
10 anded by the Washington Colored
Ministers Union a tew days ago, for his
action in securing hearing for the dis
charged men of the Twenty-fifth United
States Infantry, who we're alleged TO
have been concerned in the famous
Brownsville raid. The action 10 refei-
euce to the Ohio Senator Is said to have
been the first Of a similar kind that has
been taken by colored ministers any
where. All colored denominations are
repealed to, in support of the Senator'S
candidacy. There is every reason to be-
liege that Mr.. Foraker was sppeslicg to
negro voters by his action in connection
with the Brownsville affair. He has
had the presidency on the brain for
many years, but if he is banking on
negro votes he will sooner or later find
himself riding hobby about as power
full as the tailors of TOoley street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
The Romer Murder.

Orange, N. j., Dec. 18.-The 6rst
definite clew In the mysterious murder
at the Park Hotel here last Friday Of
Frederick K. Romer, a wealthy under
taker, has been obtained in Fhiladel-
phis, by detectives from this city. The
valuable diamond ring that Romer had
worn and which was taken from the
body by the murderer, has been re-
covered in pawn shop 10 Philadelphia.
The police are now on the track of
George Williams, negro, formerly a
bell boy at the Park Hotel, and that
they hope to connect Williams with
the murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Virginia News.

Several barrels OF Virginia pippins for
the table of King Edward were shipped
from New York a few days ago.
The Stale Medical Board met in
Lynchburg today 10 examine about
seventy-fve applicants for license 10
practice.
Daniel McGavack died recently from
heart disease at his home near Wheat
land, Loudoun county. he was forty
FIVE years of age, and son of John Nc
Gavsck.
Mrs. Lucy Elizabeth Yancey, widow
Of W. T. Yancey, distinguished law
yer 10 his day, died yesterday at her
home, near Forest. She was eighty.nine
years old.
At Wsrrenton yesterday afternoon
Miss Bertha B. Maddox, became the
bride Of Marion King, Of Baltimore. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. E. Maddox.
Capt. I. o. Troy was operated on for
appendicitis Monday evening at the Mar
tha Jefferson sanitarium In Chsrlottes-
vile. He stood Tie operation very well
and is getting along nicely.
Gov. Hoke Smith, of Georgia, and IL
other members OF the Georgia James
town Commission were sued In Norfolk
yesterday for $500 for carriages hired on
Georgia Day at the exposition.
Edwin O. howell, for fifteen years
editor of the Boston Herald, later of the
Baltimore News, aud then In the employ
of the navy rs a mathematician, died
Last night in the home Of bis brother,
Arden Howell, at GwAIhmey, Va.
A charter has been granted to the
Boyce State bank, Boyce, r. g. Mitchell
president, Boyce; G. B. Harrison, vice.
president, Boyce; Gull Barber, cashier,
Troutville, Va. Capital stock, $40, 900,
10 $50, 900. Objects and purposes. To-
run banking business.
Senator Martin, of Virginia, yesterday
introduced in the Senate bill authoriz-
Ing the payment Of $40, 600 to Mrs. Le-
titia Tyler semple, late Of Williamsburg,
now a resident Of the Louise Home,
Washington, for property taken and de-
s!royei by the federal troops during the
civil war.
The Alhambrs Hotel in Richmond
was Quilted by fire Yesterday afternoon,
practically all of the personal property of
the guests being destroyed. The loss Is
estimated at s16, 600, partly covered BY
insurance. TIE insurance policy had
just been signed, and lux on 1t was not
dry when the FIRE broke out. The fire
for a time threatened the Academy OF
Music, Richmond's principal theater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
TOday's Telegraphic News.
Another Bank Closed.

North Attleboro, Mass, Dec. 49,
The directors of the Jewellers National
Bank ordered the institution cl sed this
morning pending an investigation of the
circumstances surrounding the death Of
it's vice president aud cashier, Frederick
E. Sergeant, who was found last night
drowned In his bath tub. Following q
meeting that lasted until nearly mid
night the directors met again at 1880
this morning, and 1t was not long before
one of them appeared and tackled the
following notice on the front door: "This
bank is closed pending an investigation
OF its affairs.'
The report that Bank Examiner Harry
F. Currier, who is now going through
the books of the institution, ordered the
closing Is denied.
The Jewellers National Bank was or
ganized out of The old Attleboro Ma.
tional Bank merely to accommodate the
jewlery manufacturers who handle o
large amount of cash at this place. Its
capital Is 800. 900, surplus and undi-
vided profits $40, $50, deposits 81, O5O,-
TO; loans 1917, 760 according to the
last bank report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

A PROPHET has risen in the South who
predicts that an earthquake will break
through the isthmisn barrier between the
oceans at Panama and crack ship Ca
nal instanter. In letter to the New
Orleans Picayme he fixes the date Of the
couvulsiOn after the total eclipse Of the
sun in January, 1908. If there is to be
such happening, then the further ex-
pendituIe of millions of dollars might be
delayed for three months at least as
might also the sendiog of the bsttleships
to the Pacific by way of the Magellan
straits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Dec. IS.
SENATE.

With view of enabling Senators to
get away for the Christmas holidays the
Senate today decided that when 1t ad-
journs it be to meet Saturday, aud agreed
that no other than routine business be
considered on that day.
The fight to be made in Congress, to
prevent liquor being shipped into pro-
hibition districts In the South, broke out
in the Senate today, and developed into
a constitutional debate.
Mr.. Tillman made an unsuccessful at
tempt to get before the Senate informa-
ton relating to the ownership by one
railroad of stock In q competing line.
He presented a resolution for which
he asked immediate consideration, CALL
ing on the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to report in detail upon the matter.
Mr.. Aldricb, objected. he moved that
the resolution be referred to the commit
tee on Interstate Commerce,
81 don't see why we cannot get In
formation retorted Tillman. "This
resolution Is entirely harmless. The
Senator from Rhode Iilsnd seems un-
duly suspicious"
"Pm always more or less suspicious
of the acts of the Senator" lsughingly
responded Aldrich. 'The Interstate
Commerce Commission is engaged in
serious work. 1t may not have time to
furnish the information, hence believe
there should be no undue haste"
Upon Mr.. Tillman's announcement
that he desired to debate the resolution,
later, it went to the table.
HOUSE.
The House was not 10 session today
having adjourned on Monday till Thurs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Cleveland a Delegate.

New York, Dec. 18.-There is a
possibility of former President Grover
Cleveland making his appearance in the
political arena, at least to the extent of
acting as a delegate to the next demo-
cratic national convention at Denver.
A movement is now on foot to make
Cleveland one Of the four delegate at
large from New Jersey. Behind the
simple announcement that he may be
selected is alleged here today to be q
political plot of great Significance.
Wall street and eastern district interests
who are oppose to the nomination of
William ]. Bryan are said to be backing
the movement to send ex-president
Cleveland to the convention. If he ap-
pears at Denver as delegate 1t will be
to act as spokesman for the anti-Bryan
contingent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
War Rumors Ridiculous.

Toxic, Dec. 18.-Thst the transfer OF
sixteen American battleships from the
Atlantic to the Pacific ocean is intended
as a threat to Japan is treated as ridicu-
lous In an editorial to appear tomorrow
in the Jill Sbimpo, one of the most in
fluential newspapers in Toxic, but hat
the maneuver may encourage anti-Jap-
anese demonstrations on the Pacific
coast is gravely feared. 'This might
bring about a repetition of the regretable
incident at San Francisco" commented
the editorial. "We trust the United
States will take the necessary precau'
lions Ia this regard."l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

SPEAKING at the West Side Y. NJ.
.. A. Sunday afternoon, DR.. Lyman
ABBOTT expressed his sympathy with
snd admiration Of Nicholas Tschaikov-
sky, the Russian revolutionary leader,
who was recently arrested In st. Peters
burg, Among the questions put to DR..
Abbott after he had finished was this :;
sqn the absence of political liberty in
Russia is not assassination justifable
in the fight for liberty?" DR.. Abbott
in answering the queries said that If re-
ports concerning present conditions in
Russia are true, assassination may be
the only way to meet the terrorism Of
the government. Ii is hard to under
stand how people who profess to believe
10 the Gospel can give utterauce to
tuch sentiments. Assassination is not
Iustifable, and no man, certainly not
q representative man should encourage It,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
COOLEY EXPOSED CORTELYOU.
II ia aid In Washington that the dis

COOLEY EXPOSED CORT
It is said 10 Washington that the dis
coyery that Secretary CortelYou was
seeking to advance his political fortunes
through the financial interests in New
York, which had so much TO do with
the Presidents sudden issuance or his
third term announcement, came to Mr..
Roosevelt first through Assistant Attor-
ney General A. w. Cooley. Mr.. Cooley
is member of the "tennis cabinet"
and possesses q good deal Of the Presi-
dents confidence. Two days before the
issuance of the third-term statement Mr..
Cooley vent to the White House, taking
with him letter written by New
York banker. In this letter Mr. Cortel-
you's attempt to bring the financial in
terests into his campaign wss set forth.
From a sick bed in his home Secre-
tary Cortelyou issued a statement last
evening, in which he denounce as false
and malici JUS the report circulated re-
Gently in regard to bis alleged candidacy
for the republican presidential nomins-
ton.
Mr.. Cortelyou denies that he was or
is candidate for any Office. If he
should decide to be q candidate, he will
say 30, he asserts. He gives strong an
swer to the allegations that he had in.
fluenced federal oficeholders to work
for his political promotion, and declares
that he will not do 30. He asserts that
when he decides to seek an Office, he
will announce bis own candidacy to the
countrV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Schwab the CANCEL. -

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. IS.-FolloWing
the announcement here that Josh Sch
wab, brother of Charles NJ. Schwsb has
secured a divorce from his wife, former
ly Miss Esther Mulhall, famous Pitts
burg beauty, and will wed Miss Paula
Edwardes, the comic opera prims donna,
Pittsburg friends of Scchwab are wonder
ing if be has been the myterious "AngeP
of Miss Edwaides's recent starring
vehicles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

CITIZENS Of Hsrrisonburg, patrons Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, we're in
Richmond in force yesterday to ask the
corporation commission to enter an Or
der compelling that road to provide a
passenger station at that place which
will be in keeping with the town, the
business and the reasonable comfort OF
the passengers who have to take the
trains ct that place If the citizens Of
Alexandra were but to ask the commits
sion to require the railroads to erect a
depot in this city their request might be
granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
The Crisis In Persia,

Tehersp, Persia, Dec. 1S.--The shah
bimself hss fortified the main body Of
bis forces in the gun square and about
the palace and more soldiers are con-
slantly pouring into the city. Supporters
of the parliamentary party have thrown
up barbados surrounding q tract four
miles in circumference about The build
ing and fully 10000 men are prepared
to resist attempts to dissolve the as
eefnblv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Conditions IN ooruriei1.

Goldheld, New, Dec. 18.-Attorney
Generald Stoddaid, who arrived last
night, Is in consultation with Governor
Sparks, presumably concerning the ad-
visibility Of declaring martial law.
The mine owners are urging the neces-
sity for such sctioD, arguing that the
power line was unquestionably dyna-
mited by strike sympathizers and pre-
dieting that further acts of violence will
follow unless drastic steps are taken to
maintain order.
1t is only definitely known as yet that
The power line break is somewhere be-
tween the mining camp of Palmetto, rs
miles from here, and Bishop, CAL, fifty
miles away,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

NOTWITHSTANDING the many safe
guards for ocean navigation, Neptune is
still claiming his toll from those who in
wade his dOmsins. In the zone of opera
lions of the life saving service in the last
fiscal year SSS disasters occurred, in-
volvipg S47 documented vessels and 49l
undocumented craft. The annual re-
port of General Superintendent s. j.
Kimball, says that 55 of the endangered
vessels were totally lost. The value OF
property imperiled was IS, SS2, 5S5. The
loes was 81, S99, 600. Aboard the ves-
sels meeting disaster there we're SIP
persons, of whom 45 we're lost. The
number Of persons succOred at life saving
stations was S07.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

ACCORDING to the report Of the New
York State Commission on Lunacy, the
total number of persons confined in
institutions for the insane in that State
is 2s, 957. This is a proportion of about
one to every 800 of the population. The
indications are that insanity has been
steadily on the increase since 1897.
While the percentage of foreign-born to
the population is twenty-six, the per-
centsge of fOreign-born insane Is forty
six. These are alarming facts and
should put the insanity experts on their
mettle in the endesyor to check this
malsdy, which is worse than death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
BADLY Mixed I'D.

Abraham Brown. Of Winterton, N. Y: had
a very remarkable experience; he says: Doe.
tors got badly mixed up over me; one said
heart disease; two called it kidney trouble;
the fourth, blood poison, and the hfth stof1-
ach and liver trouble: but none OF them help
I'd me; so my wife advised trying Electric
Bitters, which are restoring me 10 perfect
health. One bottle did me more good than
ali the FIVE doctors prescribed" Guaranteed
for blood poison. weakness and all stomach,
liver and kidI.ey complaints, By all druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Killed by an Italian.

Biughamton, N. Y. Dec. ia
triaiDg quarrel with an unknown Italian
section hand cost the life Of BolaDd
COPYRIGHT, a Delaware and Hudson
brakeman, who died here today. Court
right had an argument with the Italian
last night and the latter drew a gun and
shot him. The Italian was arrested,
but his name has not yet been learned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
AcouItted of MansIaugbter.

New York, Dec. 18.-Vice President
and General Manager A. N. Smith OF
the New York Central railroad was &C.
quilted today on q charge of second de.
gree manslaughter for the death oftwenty
three persons 10 the wreck Of the Brews-
ten express on what is known as the
WoodIawn Curve last February. The
verdict was instructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
San Lane ford, OF Boston, got in t

San Laneford, of Boston, got in two
blows to one by Jim Barry, of Oh cago,
and earned a ten-round decision over
West at Los Angeles last night. The
Boston negro assumed the aggressive In
the frat round and, although be was
foored by terrific right TO jaw from
Barry, he had the bes. Of the argument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

As anticipated, Mr.. Bascomb Slemp
was yesterday elected to Congress from
che Ninth district to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of his father, Col.
Campbell Slemp. The democrats, II
they had chosen, by uniting on the in
dependent candidate, Mr.. Bailey, could
have defested Mr.. Bsscomb Slemp, the
regular republican nominee, but they
thought Mr.. Slemp could bring them
more federal patronage ard they surren-
dered Internationally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
ARnaI Wnnderiand.

South Dakota, with its rich silver mines.
bonanza farms. wide ranges and strange nat
ural formations. is yertible wonderland. At
Mound City, in the home of Mrs. E. ID. Clapp,
a wonderful case of healing has lately occur
red. Her son seemed near death with lung
and throat trouble. "Exhausting coughing
spells occurred every FIVE minutes" writes
Mrs. Clapp, "when began giving DR.. Kings
New Discovery, the great Medicine; that
saved his life and completely cured him ="
Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and
lung troubles. by all druggists. 0Oc, and Sl.OO.
Trial bottle free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
LEWIS Ordered to Leave.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.-All Jews
have been ordered to quit Ysldiyostok,
according 10 dispatch from the Siberian
city. Property holders are allowed
eighteen days to conclude their affairs
IN the city. Others are given only four
DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
Here's Good Advice

o. S. Woolever, one of the best known
merchants Of lie Raysyille, N. Y, says: "lf
you are ever troubled with piles. apply Buck
lens ArDica Salve. 1t cured me Of them for
good 20 years ago." Guaranteed for sores,
store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

IT CAN be safely stated that there will
be no tariff revision legislation during
the present session Of Congress, despite
the demand all over the country, he-
cause the protected interests have con-
troll over the lawmakers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

Take DeWits Kidney and Bladder Pills,
they are for weak back, Inflammation Of the
bladder, backache and weak kidneys. Sold
nv w F. Creighton * Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dec. ls.-The Ia rket was ruled
wholly by money conditions and the specu-
latiye sentiment Of the professional traders.
The market generally showed moderate gains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

PICKLEs.-Sour, sweet and sweet mixed
PICKLES, for sale By ], @, AILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye.
Get DeWitt's. Sold by w. F. Creighton q
Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-18
HOUSE.

The House was not 10 session today
having adjourned on Monday till Thurs
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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-10-10
SUGGESTIVE Parallels.


SINCE artist Earle leaped into the Iimelight,
anent bis affinity, about fifty such cases have been
recorded by the public press Before this escapade
little was heard OF the word "sfinity." When 4
woman left her home and husband to follow her
charmer it was called deserion. This term sounds
harsh; it is vulgar and inartistic Modern times de-
mand such napt words be shorn of their coarse
ness SO as not to shock the finer sensbties Of the
people Of this progressive age Hence it is that
affinity has become popular.
short time ago the words "brainstorm" and
"unwritten law" were prominent before the public.
No matter what difficulty person got into, the
cause was attributed to brainstorm. This shows to
what degree suggestiveness plays upon the publics
mind, and how instantly such "fads" sweep across
the country. No doubt suggestion, thru the medium
of the press powerful factor in contributing to-
wards the appalling increase of crime In the sixties
the papers seldom chronlcled the dongs of the un-
derword but today crime and it's accessories is given
the place of honor in almost every periodical in the
country. Undoubtedly the word affinity will be
the Of breaking up thousands of homes for it
is already producing many mitators of Mr. Earles
exploit.