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The Washington times., 1908-10-21
Broken Race Track FoLloBer
Arrested Calls Conelyou Kin

NEW YORK, Oct PA remarkable
story OF a moral downfall due TO the
race track was told today by a man
who says he is a cousin OF George B.
Cortelyou. President RoOsevelts Secre-
tary Of the Treasury He is James 9.
Walker, twenty-seven years old. and
until few weeks ago, a clerk ia the
paymaster's Office in the Navy Depart
ment at Washington.
Walker was arrested today charged
with obtaining money by false pre-
lenses. The complainant is John Nord-
house. private secretary Of Paul Morton,
president of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society.
II is alleged that Walker has been
pre- resenting and cashilg bad checks. ooth
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
JAPAN CONVINCED
We ARE SINCERE
Positive and Cordial Express
SiOnS Make Plain Ameri-
cas- Friendship.

TOKYO, Oct. 21.-Whatever doubt may
have been entertained by the japanese
Of the genuineness Of American expires
sious OF good viii, is removed today as
tire result OF the memorable meeting
between the NIllado and Admiral Sperry
at the imperial palace yesterday, and
the Interchange OF greetings on behalf
0f the Emperor and President ROose-
welt
The Japanese press today voices the
general sentiment Of The public that this
meeting was epoChai in its importance
and marked the cementIne Of Ties or
friendship that will last for years 10
come.
All fear OF an anti-Asiatic movement
on the Part Of England and America
which was engendered Ly the radical
sLeeches Of Australian officials during
the fleets visit 20 the ports of that
commonwealth. has given way 70 a be-
lief that America and Japan will be
found united in whatever problems the
Poetic ocean may present for the next
decade at least
II was expected, as a matter OF course.
that the visit Of the fleet would bring
about a friendly interchange of greet
ings. but that these greetings should be
a III tHSG4 III oAt4A LDS-Alhe ltELl6 anu q
continuation of friendly relations vir-
tually pledged by the heads Of the two
nations. was p surprise that has aroused
the utmost enthusiasm in Japan. and
today the Americans are looked on with
a feeling almost Of reverence by the en-
tire Island Kingdom
officers Meet Admiral Togo.
The officers Of the Ameri an fleet to-
day grasped the hand OF ADMIRAL Togo,
the hero of the battle which resulted in
the annihilation Of the Russia -f-0'-7l
ROjestvensBy's fleet The little japanese
admiral received the Americans I'm a
brilliant affair at the beautiful Shinjiku
Imperial Gardens. It being the first time
these gardens have been thrown open
since the return Of the victorious army.
The occasion turned out to be as
much of a fete TO Togo as to the
Americans, the latter insisting on max
ing the japanese hero the lion Of the
occasion. Nearly 1900 people attended
the reception
A round Of dinners followed the re-
ception, Premier KOmura, Baron Ter
auchi. Baron 8itsui, and Baron Iva
saki being the hosts. The day closed
with a grand ball, the greatest social
event Japan has seen in years
While the petty officers and men OF
the feet are not taking a large part
in the state functions. thev are not
lacking for entertainment. Their uni
Excursions TO all the intereS ing points
near Tokyo and Yokohama are of daily
occurrence, and every night tho theaters
are croWCed with the American
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
HITCHCOCK VORYS
COMBINE IS INTACT
RumOrS of Disagreement Be-
tween Them, Published
Today, Are Discredited.
By JAMES Hay. JR.

CINCINNATI. oct. I--Rsports pub
lished today that frank Il Hitchcock.
chairman Of the Republican national
committee, has stepped in and sum
marily announced that he viii take
charge OF the Ohio campaign in the
place OF Arthur l. Vorys, are utterly
misleading
Aside from the harmful effects which
always fall upon a party by such tac-
tics. the report is erroneous because
Hitchcock and VOrys have been CO.
operating In Ohio ever since the cam
palgn began They have been in con-
stanu communication with each other
by personal visits and by messages by
telephone and telegraph Taft himself
would not permit any action Iookine. 10
the displacement or the discrediting of
Norys' whom he considers his closest
political adviser with the exception OF
no one save, possibly, the President.
DlsprOves Rumor.
II anything were needed 10 show rbe
absurdity OF the rIImO- thar eyi5euca
Is contained Ia the fact that the sneak
ers Hitchcock VIII send into Ohio ar.
Ihe nen Tor whom Vorys has been bea-
Sng for tie past three weeks. EVhIe
he was IN this city. and since he has
oeen Ia Columbus, NOrys has been In
daily Communication with all uarts Of
ONO. securing the opinions of the state
and County leaders rs 10 what speakers
wCnld be HlCst effective in The different
communities. These opinions he has
forwarded 20 Nj Hitchcock and Sana-
tor Dixon, chairman OF the sr.eakers
bureau. with the earnest REQUEST thar
the demands OF the State politicians. ba
met
Therefore, M Eitchcock's announce
nent Of the Est OF speakers he will 1et
loose upon C.hio for the next ten days b
merely his way Of saying he mas aerecd
with NOrys that no 6Uportunfty FOR
rllnChlng Republican success in Ohio
should be overlooked.
Clear UNDERSTANDING.
The campaign has been conducted in
Ohio. with the express and published
understanding that Hitchcock was in
supreme control in Ohio. as he was in
every other State, but that Vorys. CO.
operating with him, should give all his
time to Ohio and to acting as chief ~
staff for Judge Taft
When Taft was here, Vorvs- time
was taken up with consultations
with Tart and with attending con-
ferences between Taft and other
politicians. Judge Taft has reneat-
edly expressed himself as eutirel,-
satisfied with the work Vorys cas- done.
and it is ridiculous 10 suppose that he
would countenanCe the deposition OF a.
man who acts as his principal adviser.
Continued on Second Page)
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
SCHOONER HELPLESS,
IS DRIVING ASHORE
Life-Savers Preparing to Go to Aid
of Crew When Ship
Goes to Pieces.
Goes to Pieces.

GALILEE. n. J., Oct 21-With her
flag at half mast. ensign down, a
three-masted schooner, is dragging her
anchors and being driven ashore a half
mile of the United Wireless station
here. Captain Green and his Iife-savers
have their boat ready and are preparing
TO render assistance II the schooner
starts to 60 10 pieces
The vessel hove to or The Jersey coast
last night, but Il was not until daylight
that she was found to be much IN dan
ger. Tugs are going to her assistance.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21

here and in Baltimore, using his posi-
uon a. an emplOye Of the Navy Depart-
ment to gain credit Wnen he was ar
rested it is said, he admitted that he
had obtained more than $40 by bad
checks. all OF which he lost at the PIN
leo race track in Maryland
- SQUIRT walker tod OF his relation
shin, to Secretary CorteIyuu. I,ast We :
he called upon NOudhousc and uer-
suaded him 20 cash q check tor s9a
which was returned as worthless. Tfis
morning ne tried TO cash arOthe- check
at the office OF the John ManviIe A.
bestOs Company, at S6 John street. Po-
lice headquarters was notified and he
was arrested.
Walker says ne has a vile living al
iS71 V street, Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
STAND FALLS; TWO HURT.

ALTOONA, Pa, Oct. 2L-David NJ.
Reighard, Democratic candidate for tie
legislature in the Altoona district, was
severely injured here last night when a
platform from which he was addressing
an open-air meeting collapsed. He sus-
tained spinal injuries Humphrey D.
Tate, candidate for Congress, was also
hurt
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
WEATHER REPORT.

Fair weather win continue during the
next thirty-siX hours IN the middle
Eastern and SoutheasteI- States, with
rising temperature Thursday.
The winds along the middle and south
Allan dC coasts viii be fresh northeast
erly, and on the east gulf coast fresh
easterly.
steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports will have fresh northea sterI,-
winds and fair weather TO the Grand
EankS.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
SEE NE DIE" SAYS HE.

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio. Oct. n
Come and see me de- yelled Douglas
Roc, aged fOrty-seven years, a foundry
worker, to his wife early this morning.
She arrived in time 70 see him fall
across the bed and die after draining a
three-Ounce bottle of carbOlic acid. He
had been drinking.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
SHELDON STILL SHY
ON CAMPAIGN CASH
Fair Response to Appeals, But
Republicans Need Much
More Money.
More Money.

Frederick r Chaplin. who IS couec ing
funds IN Washington as the represents
aJive Of the Republican national com
mittee. after talking with Treasures
Sheldon over the telephone ar the New
York headquarters THE morning. safs
the story printed IN a morning news
paper 10 the effect that the committee
had been compelled 10 put additional
boards around the strong box to pre-
vent The campaign money from over
flowing. Is not true.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
FRICTION ON WHEEL
SETS Hay ON FIRE
Ladders Rub on Tire and Load
Catches From Sparks-Driv-
er'S Close Call

ALTOONA. Pa. Oct 2.-Whie Frank
Wharton, a farmer near st. Augustine,
was bringing load OF hay 10 Altoona,
today, the friction of a wheel on the
hay ladders threw sparks into the load,
igniting il.
Before Wharton discovered the blaze
he was almost enveloped in flames. and
had barely time 10 spring from his seat
and unhitch the horses.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
THREE PERSONS DIE.
VICTIMS OF FIREBUG
Incendiary Blaze in New York
Tenement Causes Panic-Van-
dal Is Sought.

NEW YORK, Oct. H.-Three persons
are dead and four others were injured
IN an incendiary fire, which early today
created a panic in the crowded section
about the fve-stOry tenement house at
IS East Third street. Sixteen families
had thrilling escapes from death
Scores Of women and children, through
the bravery of iremen ana police. were
taken from the choked fre-escapes.
Many children were dropped to the arms
OF waiting fremen in the street by pO-
iCemen.
Mrs. Yetta MoScowitZ died shielding
her babe from the smoke and flames
Police are searching for an fncendiar-y
whose motive is said to have been re
venge. The house had recently revert
ed 70 its original owner after litigation
on the mortgage.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
FORECAST FOR DISTRICT.

For the District of Columbia. Della
ware. Maryland, anu Virginia fair to-
night and Thursday. warmer THURSDAY;
fresh easterly winds.
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
ONPETITION CAUSES
HUGE COMBINE DEAL
Lawyers Title and Guaran-
ty Company Acquires Con-
troll of Two Other Firms.

AS the result OF competition that had
become too keen, three insurance com
punies OF this city are 20 be oonsoH-
dated.
BY the terms Of the deal, in which the
final papers have been passed. the
Lawyers Title and Guaranty Company
has acquired the controlling interest IN
the Washington Title Insurance Com
pary and the District Title Insurance
Company. The business Of the three
companies eventually VIII &C made the
basis FOR the formation Of title, loan.
and mort gage company whose capital
msy be fixed as high as Sl.OJ00O0
The zeal was the climax % a stock
campaign that had been quietly carried
On for the past hve or six years A
syndicate, Of which E Southland Parker
s the head. bought the stock gradually.
until IL had acquired the majority, for
Ernest L Schmidt, secretary OF the
Lawyers Title and Guaranty Company
and its principal stOckholder. Mr..
Schmidt now represents thr ownership
OF about 60 per cent OF the stock OF
both Of The smaller ompGnies-
Mr.. Schmidt said tCiay:
The Washington times., 1908-10-21
Made for Consolidation.

The purchase Of the stock Of the two
companies concerned was made IN the
interests Of consolidation. and had been
inevitable for some time Competition
among the three companies has been
too keen. The stock OF the two ac-
Quired companies has not been paying
much In the shape Of dividends for
q long while. and a reorganization
Will lead to decentralization OF the busi-
ness, the reduction Of expenses and the
chance to pay dividends.
Immediate changes IN the personnel
and conduct OF the two acquired COM
panies are not expected. These will
be made gradually"
The stock purchased amounted to 5.I0O
shares Of the Washington company at
s. each, par value SO; and $500 shares
OF the District company al SIS per
share, par value $50. The cash paid
for the stock bought, therefore, was
So. coo.
r. Southland Parker, who is presi-
dent of the National Metropolitan Bank.
said today that the names Of the other
members OF the syndicate would not
Re announced for the present As TO
the probable capital OF the new com
oine he said he was not prepared to
say anything definite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-19
Virginia News.

Headquarters have been opened in
Richmond for the purpose of promoting
In the South the boom of w. G. Conrad,
OF Virgins and Montana, for the demo-
cratic nomination for the vice presidency
The Court of Appeals WAS in session
but a few moments 10 Wytheville yestqr-
day and there were no decisions. The
examination of law students tikes place
today after which the court will adjourn.
The plant of the Farmers Manufac-
turing Company, covering several acres,
between Chapel and Calvert streets, in
Norfolk, was burned yesterday evening,
eutsiling a loss estimated roughly at
nearly 500, 1000.
Marriage licenses were Issued in Wash
ington yesterday to Edward J. Sullivan,
of Harrisonbutg, aud Eva NJ. Schultz,
of Gicenyille; Ernest Crop and Mary
B. Burgess, both of Fredericksburg, and
to Isaac NJ. Wsdjell and Mary +.
Downs, both of Middleburg.
At the annual meeting Of the Virgins
Bankers Association, which opened il
Hot Springs yesterday, Congressman
Fowler, OF New Jersey, delivered an adj
dress In which he elaborated his ex
pressed views that our present banking
system is based on erroneous ideas, anc
that it is out OF touch with the banking
ideas the world over.
Milton Oooksey, the nineteen-year-olt
SOD of William OoOksey, Vas struck an(
killed by train No. Sc Wednesday nigh
al 8 point between Manassas aud Clifton
The boy was in company with younl
man named Ayfe, and had been out t(
see some girls and pstied nesF the seen
of the accident on their return 10 thei
respective homes, where he was last seel
alive.
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-=7TvzNnR7A GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA. ADVERTISER
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mr.. George E. Mushbsco,
of Bed Lodge. Mont. are visiting tleli
aunt. Miss Emily Mehsfey, No. ToO
Duke street
Cant w. II. Sweeney left today to
spend a few weeks at bis old home 10
Fauquit county.
Mr.. Charles Moore has gone u New
York, where he has secured employment
Miss Ellie Howdershell, Of Lincolnia'
ia spending 3 pleasant week visiting nei
cousin. Mrs. Thomas Trenary, on south
Payne street.
Mr.. F. M. Penn left this morning for
Atlsntic City. NJ
Mrs, A. S. Msnkin has gone to Peois
Mile, Rappahannock county, to spend
few weeks.
Mr. Egbsrt A. Thompson, who has resided
in Alexandria since telling his farm. HOLM
Hall. In Fairfax county. 70 General Smith,
has purchased land from Mr.. 5. II. snoWden,
below this city, and has commenced the cree
ton Of a home. =.
Among The graduates OF the v. z. l; at
Rlaakshn,g this session we:e Raymond ..
Hoffman, X. P. A. Johnson, Ralph heput-
new and CHARLES NJ. Smith, who were giyeo
the degree Of bachelor Of science. Charles
NJ. Smith also graduated in civil engineering
Miss Martha Patteson Bowie, Of Richmond,
received the degree Of Bachelor oil ArLs AZ inc
commencement June 9Th OF Nassaf Oonosr;;
Miss Bowie has the distinction ana nonor u
beipy the first southern girl who has served
as president of the senior class at Vassar. She
is now guest of Mrs. J. g. Cox, on Prince
STREET.
Mrs. C. C. Carlin and Miss Minnie Hender'
son will serve tea at the Golf Club house TO-
morrow evening from 5 to o'clock.
The condition of Mrs. Wilkins. wife OF "
r. L. Wilkins, now at the Columbia hospi!aI'
Washington, is thought to be slightly III
Mr.. CORTLAND Lukens has gone to Roanoke
10 visit his son.
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LOCAL BREvITIES.

As will be sean by his advertisement,
Mr.. w. f. Eberhart, the photographer,
whose place OF business is at 2l2 Duke
street, is prepared to furnish hrst-class
pictures of anything st any time and
place. His work is guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every particular.
"The Magnetic Eye" and The Gal
liant knight will be the two new reels
which will be presented at the Alexan-
dria Amusement Company tonight. The
show OF last night was pronounced hne;
the one tonight will be better. Electric
fans to keep you cool.
The contract for the erection Of safety
vaults in the First National Bank, which
will shortly be erected on King street, has
been award ed to the Herring Hall Marvin
Company of New York. 1t is understood
that the vaults will cost between $lO,OOO ana
S12.CCO. Plans for the vaults were drawn Dy
Mess s. Vogt d Morrill,. architects OF the
building, of Washington.
James Benson, colored, was taken sick at
the southeast corner OF Prince and Royal
streets this morning and fell on the pave
ment. Lieutenant Rettis directed Othcer
Sherwood to procure vehicle and take Ben
son to the Alexandria Hospital. He began
to mend shortly after reaching that instr
tuition.
There will be called meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary to K. +. ee Camp held
in Lee Camp Hall tomorrow Saturday a.
ternoon at o'clock.
The teachers and scholars Of Bethany Nj.
p. Church Sunday school gave compliment
tary excursion TO Hume's Grove today.
The city has been invaded by another
cloud Of msyhies.
Cheap sausages are GOOD enough for people
who don't care" Auth's sausages are the
kind particular people buy. OF course you
are not one Of the don't cares" Sylvan
Blondheim, The Auth Stand, City Market.
There will BE- another crabpicking tonight
at Mr.. Jacob Brill's restaurant, foot OF King
ST. eet.
Mr.. H. Bloch will have frozen custard al
his confectionery tomorrow.
DIR. Hicks. Eye Specialist, 113 north Wash
ngton street. Exam ination free. Jeo4 t2O
In the warm weather, when the price OF
fresh beef is way up in the clouds, why don
Won stay on terra -frma and eat our ham! Inc
Auth" brand on hams is similar to the ster'
ling mark on silver. They're the best. lust ask
| the people who have tried them. They know.
Sylvan Blondheim, The Auth Stand, CITY
market.
Fried CLANS SOc dozen. Vegetable soup
| Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; clam soup
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Z. d.
Zimmerman, Market Space. marc u
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OFFICIAL.
VI flOlAL.
~D~~.~~-~0~~~-~~~-~~~~|~~~
TO The OWNERS OF DOGS.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Alexandria Va In

Alexandra, Va, June 9, 1908.
All persons owning or intending TO keep
any animal of the dog or canine species
should come forward on or before
JUNE TWENTY-FIFTH, 1908,
and take out license for the same from the
Auditor. After the 30th of June all persons
owning or harboring dogs without the re-
quired license are subject to fine as the laws
on the subject require of So or SIS.
Complaint has been frequently made that
many persons fail to take out their license,
and that others pay on one or two dogs when
owning and harborinG more, or who send
such dogs away during the summer months
and bring them back in the fall.
Attention has been called to this evasion of
the law, and policemenfwill report all such
cases, and fines can be imposed upon those
Who fail to take out licepses after trial in the
Police Court.
EB-In order TO avoid any mistakes persons
who make application for licenses would do
we'll to write their names and number Of resi-
dence, street, etc., on card or paper when
making application for their licenses to the
Auditor.
Attention Is also called TO the fact that
while the payment of license tax is required
by the laws Of the city whether a dog IS kept
ON the premises of the owner at all times or
not, yet the payment of such tax does not en- =
title the dog to the unrestricted use Of the
streets and alleys of the city. both day and
night, for it is provided by law that "The
Mayor in addition at any and all times, in
his discretion, by proclamation shall declare
that all such dogs as above licensed shall be Sc
carely muzyled, and il any such dogs be found
running at large during the continuance Of
such proclamation without the required
muzzle they shall be seized by the polio re
force, or other persons designated by the
Mayor for such purposes" and conveyed TO %
suitable place and destroyed.
FRED. j. PAFF. Mayor.
The following is copy of Section "a Of the
License Law: ''OR every dog, regardless Of
sex, one dollar and fifty cents"
les 2w
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To City Taxpayers Notice.
Collectors Office, June II. 1908.

Collectors Omce, june IL, lVo.,
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills
for 1908 are now in the hands Of the Collector.
The attention Of parties interested is respect
fully called to the following extract from the
revenue bill Of that year:
Upon all bills paid in full by the LIST day
OF July, 1908, the Collector Of Taxes shall al,
low a discount Of ten per cent, and on all
bills paid by the LIST day Of September, 1908,
he shall allow a discount Of five per cent,
and on sll bills not paid on the lst day Of
December, 1905. there shall be assessed and
collected penalty Of five per cent upon :he
amount of said bills, and on all bills remain
ing unpaid on the lst day Of June, 1909, dam
ages at the rate Of six per centum per annum
shall be psid."
Taxpayers would do well 10 call and pay at
once in order 10 avoid the rush and crowo
usually present on the last days in which the
discount is allowed.
Bring list to make sure you get bills for
ali your property, as the Collector will not
be responsible or allow the discount after the
time liked by law. P. F. GORhAN,
ieiSdulyl Collector OF Oisy lAAts'
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DELEGATE FROM VIRGINIA.

Mr.. w. Il. Melcho'r has been sp,
pointed BY the Virginia Sunday School
Association one Of the delegates from
Virginia 10 the International Sunday
School Convection which meets In
Louisville, KY, June l6,b - tae 2Srd.
Mr.. Melc hoir has accepted the appoint
ment and will leave for Louisville today.
This Is considered quite a compliment to
the Sunday schools Of Alexandria, In
asmuch as II Is the first time an Alexan-
drian has been appointed to such an
houored position.