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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
BARR ON SOCIAL WAR.

James NJ. Barr, director general OF the
jamestown Exposition, who was out oil
the city when the storm broke over his
order naming Kohlsaat IS social and
diplomatic representative of himself and
the exposition, returned to Norfolk yes
tsrdsy and gave out what be described
as partial statement OF his side OF the
controversy.
"Eou may say that ] would like TO
have it distinctly understood" said Barr
"that | have not relieved AE Tucker
from any duties whatever assigned him
by the board of directors. The cere-
monial duties taken from him we're given
him by my order. have not curtslled
his power as PRECEDENT Of the exposition.
| think it unfortunate that the question
has been raised about my nativity. Sec
.iOnal lines should not be considered In
our efforts to make the exposition a sue
cess" Mr.. Barr is serving the exposi-
ton without compensation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Nan Patterson and Her Husband.

Los Angeles, Gala, Aug. 28.-Re-
ports are current here to the effect that
trouble is brewing between Nan Batter
son and her husband, Leon Martin,
who now lives in this city and is en-
ployed by the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Marliu, it is understood, expected Nan
to come West, and live with him, but
instead, he has not heard from her since
June. eurthermore, stories have come
to Los Angeles concerning hes recent
visit TO Pittsburg, and it is asserted that
Martin will sue for divorce. Nan Pat
terson is still under indictment for the
murder of Caesar Young 10 New York,
the case having been laid away but
never closed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
THE.VIRGINIA FIREMEN.

Business for the year was disposed Of
last night by the Virginia State Fire
mems Association, which met at New
port News yesterday for the tSenty-frst
annual convention, with about 800 del
egates and visitors in attendance. Harri'
sonburg was chosen as the next place OF
meeting, aud officers were elected as
fellows:
President, Col. D. B. Roller, mayor
of Hsrrisonburg; senior vice president,
John P. $raley, Newport News secre-
tary, George b. Cummings, Portsmouth;
treasurer, Thomas j. Williams, Char
lottesville, and statistician, j. Il. Dwyer,
Hsuisonburg.
II is expected that there will be more
than 1900 french there for the parade
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Forgot His Letter.

Atlantic City, Aug, 29.-Charles
Patton, a Nevada mining king, startled
employees of the Western Union tele-
graph Office yesterday, when he handed
cable message over the counter the
cost of which was $2l2. He had for
COTTON to write to his wife, 80 sent the
cable to Vienna. Simply personal was
the letter, in which he told of his trip
E ,st; and made arrangements for meet
ing her 10 Europe some time during the
coming month. The wealthy customer
never WINGED when he was handed
CONT slip with the number of words
and the cost of his little epistle detailed
in items. 81 should have sent letter
on this weeks steamer, but | was busy
and did not do it," he said, ""and it is
likely that she would have been anxious
if she had not heard from me-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
New fork Republicans.

Albany, N. Y. Aug. 29.-"Can the
representatives of Secretary of War Taft,
who are working up sentiment Ia hi.
behalf for the Presidential nomination
hext year, capture the New York dele
legation to the national colventiOn by
trading second place on the ticket to q
New York mani This question is being
widely discussed here today. Timothy
L. Woodruff, former Lieutensnt-Goyer-
nor, and now chairman of the republi,
can state committee, is being doomed
for the vice Presidency by men favor
able 70 Taft. They declare he can get
the delegations from the various cOun-
ties by virtue of his official
position. This is denied in certain
quarters, especially by the people who
are most friendly to nominating Gov.
Hughes for the presidency. These lat
Ter assert the naming of Woodruff
or in fact the coupling of his name
with that of Taft must inevitably
hurt the Ohio mans chances. They
recsH that Woodruff was a compromise
candidate and was forced into the state
craftsmanship Of his party by President
Roosevelt, who wanted to get rid Of form
er Governor Odell as state leader.
Woodruff is admittedly none too strong
in the State, and the Hughes men
claim II it becomes question be-
tween he and tina Governor the latter
will win out hands down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Destructive Fires.

Utica, N. Y, Aug. ga fire that
destroyed one business block and badly
damaged others broke out in Rome early
today causing a loss estimated at $780,
900. The blaze for time threatened 10
wipe out considerable section of Rome.
The Virgins block, which housed sew
ersl business firms and frsternal socie-
ties is a complete loss and the Pritchard
and Frank blocks adjoining are badly
damaged. The two telephone systems
in this city are crippled owing to the de-
struction Of many of their cables. InSur-
ance will cover about half the total loss.
Rochester, N. Y. Aug. ga fire
of unknown origin broke out in the Cox
building, St Paul street, early today re-
sultiug ia damages amounting to $751;
900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
POstOfce Robbed,

New York Aug. 30 With an explos-
ion that could be heard nearly five miles,
daring thieves early today shattered the
postoiIice at BellpOrt, L. l., and an ad-
joining store and got away with their
loot, despite the fact that the whole viii
lage wss aroused by the noise. At least
81, 900 in stamps and cash is known to
have been seized. 1t is quite possible
these amounts will be materially in
creased upon futber investigation. Dy-
Mantle was used and both buildings we're
shattered. Postmaster Henry E. Fohen
and his family had gone to dance at
neighboriug village and had not returned
home when the thieves made their visit.
To this they probably owe their lives, as
the building in which they lived was
shattered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
News Of the Day.

Prince Wilhelm, Of Sweden, is being
entertained in New York today,
Emperor William was thrown from his
horse at review Of veterans at Hanover,
yesterday.
Thomas Lavelle, Grandville, Pa,
hotel proprietor, shot and killed his
sister today, and Thea committed suicide.
Tue motive for the tragedy is not known.
Not one of Richard A. Can6eld's
friends in his home at Providence, X.
l., takes any stock in the tale tbat he is
forced to close and sell his magnificent
Saratoga establishment because he is
"brOke."
Charged with having robbed his en-
ployers G.. B. Salisbury & Co., stock
brokers, OF SO, 900, which it is claimed
be lost in playing the races, speculation
and fsst living, Edward +. Phillips, of
Hoboken, was arrested in New York
today.
George Whitelock, of Baltimore,
created stir 10 the American Bar As
ISOLATION at Portland, Md, yesterday by
introducing a resolution criticising the
President for commenting on the beef
trust trial a year ago. No action was
taken on the resolution.
Leroy Miller, eighteen years old, who
says he lives in Sandusky, Ohio, is held
in Washington for the authorities Of
Charlottesville, where he is alleged to
have stolen from the home of Mrs. Sallie
boswell jewelry valued at several hun;
dred dollars. The police say be has
confessed,
Ex-State Senator Frank j. Gardner,
of Brooklyn, formerly one of Timothy
l. WoodrufFs closest political allies, is
defendant in q suit for divorce filed in
Brooklyn yesterday, by Ms. Elizabeth
II. Gardner, fthat borough. Miss May
Yorby, a chorus girl in "The Daisy
Maids" now playing at the Criterion
Theater, is named as correspondent.
1t was the woman who promised to
hide him, but who betrayed him to the
police, that tempted him to steal the
biggest part of the 500, 600 which he
took from the Windsor Trust Company,
according to the story told in New York
Yesterday by Chester B. Runyan at the
trial of Laura NJ. Garter on tho specific
charge of receiving So, 200 of the money.
In all, Runyan said he gave her $l5, 900,
although the police think she got an
other $40, 900. Runyan said Mrs. Car
ter continued to ask for money, and
finally said; "Pm not being half paid
for the risk / am taking for you. !
must have so, 600 or there will be some
thing doing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
T0day's Telegraphic News.
The Transfers, Strike.

New York, Aug. 29.-In obedience
to the order to Join the butchers team
sters' strike, drivers of the live stock
wagons for the big packers quit their
work today. This brings the walkout
up to the total number of men who will
be asked to strike. Business Agent
Hilton, of the strikers, admitted today
the luggers, cutters, aud other inside
men in tie packing house will not be
asked TO strike.
Representatives OF the packers de-
clared that the walk out Of live stock
wagon drivers has not affected them in
the least. Not over 25 men quit, they
assert, and they declare they are supply.
ing their customers satisfactorily despite
the strike, and that business is proceed
ing under practically normal conditions.
A few disorders today marked the
sending out of delivery wagons, but, as q
rule, the police on guard about the
stables had little to do. Mounted po-
licemen and Pinkertons are still guard
ing delivery trucks to prevent assaults
on the drivers.
Boston, Aug. 29-AnnOuncement ia
expected today that Richard Olney, form
er Secretary of State, has been engaged
to carry the fight of the striking tele-
graphers against the Western Union
and Postal companies into State and
federal courts. Before President Com.
pers, of the American Federation of
Labor, left for Norfolk, Va, at midnight
he held long conference with Mr..
Olney, and it is believed the telegraph
ers' strike was the subject. Neither
Olney nor GOmpers would discuss the
matter at that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

BECAUSE Turpin's ''Sbort Stories
From American History" text book
in use in the public schools of the District
of Columbia, tells of the recommends
ton of Robert E. Lee to President Lin
coin by General Scott as the best man to
take command of the union armies at
the outbreak OF the war, and Of Mr.. Lin
coin Offering the, exalted position to
General Lee, the Grand Army posts oil
the District have made a violent protest,
and the school board, 1t is said, will hear
still further from them on the subject.
But the statements are facts all the same
aud it is useless either to protest or ar
que against facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
National Council of the Sim Fein.

Dublin, Aug. 29.-Hsving for its
avowed purpose the unhorseing of John
Redmond as leader Of the Irish move
ment and the establishment of an en-
tirely new programme to gain the great
desire of Irishmen-home rule-the first
convention of the National Council of
the Sim Fein since the society has grown
into national Importance began today.
By many persons il is regarded as the
most significant political gathering Ire
land has witnessed in years. The four
cardinal principles Of the Sim Fein are
under consideration. They are: First,
Withdrawing Irish representation from
parliament; second, establishing an Irish
parliament in Dublin without British
consents third, revival of Irish indus
triesj fourth, boycOtting everything Eng
lish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

TIE Propagation OF the British Paflia-
meut yesterday ended session that was
disappointing in many respects, yet was
not altogether fruitleSs. The Irish
council bill fell dead, the bill for the
relief of email farmers and "crofters"
in Scotland and the Irish esicted tenants
bill we're defeated and mutilsted respect
fully aud hslt-dozsn other i'm portsnt pro-
jects OH the liberal programme we're net
even fOrmsliy presented by the govern
ment. On the other hand the tenant farm
ers of England we're given measure of
security long demanded; pure food law
similar 10 that recently enacted by con-
gress was passed with practically no
opposition from the Lords, and the bill
60 legalizs marriage with a deceased
wife's sister, blocked by the Anglican
influences for mere than sixty years,
finally became a law, notwithstanding
the Bench of Bishops in the Upper
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

The nationsl committee appointed by
President Disz to arrange for the cele-
brsliOn of the one hundredth snniver-
sary of Mexico's independence has
adopted a unique feature as part
of the general plan for OBJ
serving the patriotic event. 1t
is proposed that public improvements
shall be iuausurated on September 16,
1910, which is the date of the centennial
independence anniversary in more than
900 cities and towns Of the republic
1t il estimated that The average cost OF
each Of these public improvements will
not be less than 100000 10 the
larger cities where public buildings or
public service improvements are con-
templsted the amount of money TO be
expended will run into the millions Of
dollars. 1.-THE general average OfSlOO-,
900 is expended in each of the nine hun
dred aud more towns and cities, the total
amount of money involved in the plan
wi be almost 800, 600, 900. This is
most excellent idea and one that should
be adopted in American cities; especial
ly b. the George Washington Birthday
Celebration Association of Alexandria.
Money spent on pAradts and bauquets
which are forgotten the next day could
be much better spent upon public
street or buildings that would last for
generations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

AMERICAN LAWS were made the sub
lee. OF bitter criticism by Emma Gold
man, the American anarchist, yester day
in an address TO the International An
archists' Congress now in session at
Amsterdam, Holland. She declared
that the statutes of the United States are
80 strict and sewers that it is practically
impossible to carry on the snsrchistic
propagsnds. "Anarchism, however, is
growing in America" she declared.
at is especially gaining adhereuts among
foreign born working people, and many
anarchists have gone from the United
States to help remove the despotism OF
Russia" Max Msglnski, Russian del
egate, criticised the anarchists of Ameri-
ca as we'll as the working classes Of this
country generally. LsbOrers Of Euro.
peau countries sill want revolution, he
said, but in tho United States working
people do not want an uprising, because
they live in free country. The con-
demuation of American laws by such
woman as Emma Goldman is the best
indication of their soundness, while Mag
inski paid a Just compliment to the work
ing men of the United States when he
declared that they are averss to an up
risinV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
THERAOE PROBLEM.


At the Farmers Fair, held at Brandy
wine Springs Park near WILMINGTON,
DEL, yesterday afternoon, Senator Ben
iamin F. Tillman addressed more than
1000 persons on 1.-THE Race Problem
from Southern Standpoint" He said
the most serious question that faces the
public today is the race question.
"The war between the North and
South" he said, twas not war of re-
belliOn as far as the South was con.
cerned, but that the South withdrew
from the Union because Of the rights
she thought belonged to her.
"The condition." he continued, sis
more serious now than ii was in 1861,
as there are about 10, 100000 negroes in
the United States"
Senator Tillman attributed the present
rsce condition TO politicians, and said
that the negro realizes that he has the
balance of power iu many States, es-
pecially in Delaware.
"There will be time not far distant, "
declared Mr.. Tiilman, "when the ne
groes aud the whites will have each
other by the throat, and on that day we
will wake up to hear of terrible butch
cries 10 the South because of the hatred
existing between the races. The fuDda-
mental error is the belief that the negro
is the equal of the Caucasian race.
"You can't make white mau out OF
negro by sending him to schooi, " All
the brains and character Booker I.
Washington has be inherited from white
blood, and the only way to improve
conditions is to repeal the fifteenth
amendment"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
SnIcide of q MarYIander.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 29.-That The
unknown suicide by carbOlic acid, found
on Duquesne Way, last night, whose
identity has mysteriled the police, is
the Scion of an Gil Maryland family,
heir to SIG, 600 and valuable estates, is
otated by NJ. w. MeicF, of this city.
Meick says the man whose remains are
at the moTgue, resembles j. F. Swaggart,
late of Upper Marlboro, Prince George
county, Md, and that he was heir 10
SIG, 600 and valuable lands in Maryland.
According to Meiek, Swaggart confded
10 him that the wanderlust had lured
him from home when boy, and his
people did not know his whereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
DIED.

At the Alexandria Hospital, on Wednes.
day, August rs, 1907, at 2:30 p. M, MARY
f. LINDSAY, daughter Of the late Samuel
and Jane w. Lindsay. Funeral from the
Alexandria Hospital tomorrow friday
morning at 1890 O'Clock.
On Wednesday, August 20, 1907, at 2:30 a:
M, JOHN T. HAYDEN, in the 9lst year OF
his age. Funeral from his late residence, on
Wilkes street, Friday, August 80, at2 O'Clock.
Friends and acquaintances invited.
Suddenly, on Tuesday, August q, 1907,
OSCAR +. BAGGETT, aged 90 years. Flu
neral from the residence, No. 512 Duke
street. on Friday afternoon at o'clock. In.
termtnt private. Washington papers please
copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
HOW THEY STAND.
LETTER TO HARRY FLEIscHMANN
Alexandria, Virginia.

Dear Sir: A new word has come into use
in paint; it is strong. Strong paint is paint
as strong IS paint can be. Weak paint is
paint not so strong.
If one paint takes 10 gallons to do a job
and another 10. the l0-gallon paint is The
stronger.
If one paint wears 10 years, and another 5,
the 10-yesr paint is the stronger.
The strongest paint is the one that takes
least gallons and wears longest.
But do such differences exist? Yes and
greater. Devoe is the strongest of all. A
job that takes 10 gallons DevOe takes more
than 20 Of some. And a JOB Of Devoe wears
several times as long as job of some paints.
o f Perry, East sth st, Erie, Pa, painted
two houses same size; same time: with two
paints same price; took gallons Devoe TO 4
OF the other; and in three years Devoe wa
the better looking job.
TIL " ODg and weak paints; we all
want the o.. u ;est paint can't be too strong.
Yours truly,
46 F WDEyoE & Co.
P. Sc s. Leadbeater & Sons sell our
paint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
United American Mechanics.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 29.-The six
yt-arst annual conception Of the Nation
al Council of the Order Of United Amer
lean Mechanics closed here today, the
following officers being elected: COuu-
cillor, Charles +, Spear Boston; vice
councillor, John Honbecker, Scranton.
Pa. secretary, John Server, Philadel-
phia; treasurer, Joseph II. Shinn, Cam
den, n. j.; marshal, Samuel Oharles,
Jersey City; protector, F. o. Loving,
Milford, n. H.; doorkeeper, former
State Councillor McFeTan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
CONDEMNED 10 Death.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 29--Tbe trial
of the eighteen alleged cOnspirators ac-
cused OF being implicated in the recent
attempt to assassin nate the Gear, came TO
an end today, with the following YER
dict:
Three of the prisoners are condemned
to death; four sentenced to eight years
imprisonment aud five to be depOrted.
Six prisoners were acquitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

THE report that the Southern Railway
proposes to build line from point
on ths main line near Culpeper across
Madison and other counties to New
Market, is not generally believed among
railroad men. Such line would necessi-
tate tbs crossing OF two mountains, the
Blue Ridge and the Massanutten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
New York Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 29.-The stock market
made further gains this morning, carrying
along the upward movement TO the highest
range yet feposted, with business confined
still TO the half dozen stocks that have for
some time formed the active group. Before
the end of the hour reaction occurred that
carried prices back below early figures, but
there was no sign of weakness. The market
continued TO yield under small sales during
the second hour OF business and at noon the
majority Of stocks ranged slightly below yes
terdsy's closing. Call money advanced to
"a per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Entertaining Miss Roosevelt.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 29-Beverly
Farms today is entertaining Miss Ethel
Roosevelt, daughter Of President ROOse-
welt. She is the guest of Miss Faith
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathaniel Simpkins, of the Farms
summer colony. She may stay over for
the open air horse show of the Myopis
Hunt Club, at Hamilton on Labor Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Rising from the Grave.

A prominent manufacturer, VIM. A. Fert-
we'll, Of Lucama. N. c., relates a most re-
markable experience. He says: AFTER tax.
ing less than three bottles Of Electric Bitters,
feel like one rising from the grave. My
trouble is Brght's disease, in the Diabetes
stage. / fully believe Electric Bitters viii
cure me permanently, for it has already stop
he liver and bladder complications which
nave troubled me for year," Guaranteed at
E. s. Lesdbeater & Sons, druggists. Price
only 05c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

About three hundred lives we're lost,
it is learned today in the conasgratioD
Monday at Hskodate. Japan caused by
the ovrturning of FIRE box in pump
ing station, when the foundations of the
building were washed away by floods
causing the building to collapse. The
FIRE spread to neighboring dwellings
where the population was housed like
rata
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Charged With Criminal Carelessness

"Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 29.-Clarence
Chappelle, employed with the Wincber-
mann Animal Show, is today in Jail, as
a result of the death of Mrs. Anna H.
Hucke, who was horribly mangled by
big Nubian lion at Luna Park, Tuesday
afternoon. According to the coroner's
investigation, Uhappslle is alleged to
have carelessly left the door to the lions
cage open, slloYing the animal to escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
Car Barn Bandits.

New York, Aug. 29.-Henry Reiss,
under arrest here, is alleged to have ad-
mitted today that he is the last of the
famous Chicago ear barn bsadits to be
taken into custody, and he will be taken
to Chicago upon requisitiOu which was
served upon him today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
For anImnaIred Appetite.

To improve the appetite and strength
en- the digestion try few doses OF Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mr.. J. Fl. Seitz, ofDetroit, Mich, says;
'They restored my appetite when i'm
paired, relieved me of q bloated feeling
and caused a pleasant and satisfactory
movement Of the bowels" Price, 20
cents. Samples free at Gibson & Tim
Germans and w. F. Creighton q Co's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29

The Boston Chamber Of Commerce
has come out with an unanimous resolu-
ton deprecatiDg the agitation which
may lead oil feeling between this conn-
try and Japan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-08-29
HOW THEY STAND.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Chicago, 6; Brooklyn, 4.
Boston. 8; Cincinnati. 1.
Pitisburg, Z; Philadelphia, /.
New York, 8; ST. Louis, 2.