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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
TOday's Telegraphic News
New YORK Politics.

New York, Sept. with the state
conventions of the two parties only ten
DAYS of neither the democrats nor re-
pubIicans of New York have settled upon
their candidates for governor. The
leaders declare that the popular will
shall rules aud at present it really looks
as though they meant 1t and thst the
question would be left for the conven-
{ ous 10 decide. In order ID teit the
popularity of Hughes candidacy in
Greater New York, Congressman Par
sons, chairman of the New York county
republican committee has decided to asS
the voters 10 at least ten of the 36 assem-
bly, districts OF Manhattan and the Bronx
to express their opinion by ballot
whether the governor should be renOmi-
ut tod. This will be done at the prima-
rjes next Tuesday. On the result of this
test will largely depend is thought the
course TO be taken by Mr.. Parsons, who
will control the 1877 delegates from New
York county. Governor Hughes friends
assert the only outcome will be to reg
ister the wishes of the district leaderF.
Besides Hughes the only other names
that are likely to go beftre the republi-
csn convention sre those Of Horace
White, Speakers Wtdsworth and VIM.
r. Berrie, of Brooklyn.
Because Judge Alton B. Parker made
call upon Chairman Mack, Of the
democratic national committee yesterday
and offered his services for the CAM
paign the boom for him for governor on
The democratic cket received az i'm
pftus. CHARLES j.. Murphy has not yet
let 1t be known whom be isvors although
it ia said that he prefers Martin w.
Litetop. The out-and out Bryan men
sre talking for Congressman Sulz'r.
Lieut.. Gov. Chanler is still in the
running. For last conference on cam
paigu matters before the departure Of
National Chairman Mack fer the west
the members of the eastern democratic
campsign committee met this afternoon.
r. s Hudsepth of New Jersey who
will conduct the campaign in the east
was present aDd The whole situation was
gone over in detail. Chairman Mack
leaves this evening for Chicago. b. v.
Sheffingtor, Of Boston was today placed
in charge of the labor bureau at the
democratic headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
Democratic PIsus.

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., Sept. A.
The conference of democratic leaders TO
be held in Chicago next Tuesday will be
most impor ant. Over the telephone To-
day, Mr.. Bryan notified the Chicago
headquarters thst every big leader was
expected to be there to learn what be
wanted done in the last days of the cam
paigu.
Reports of "scouts" that have been
csnvassing several states, will be con-
sidered at this conference and one or two
national committeeman will have to ex.
plain rumors of trades with republicans
that have been unearthed during the last
fortnight. Following the conference,
Messrs. Bryan and Kern will go to
Peoris, ILL.,, where the presidential can
didste will make 9 set speech. The pair
will then separate, Bryan invading the
east, his running mate starting on q
speech making tour that will include all
OF the states OF the Pacific slope and the
Rocky Mountains.
Mr.. Bryan held conference with Dr..
P. L. Hall, vice-chsirmsn of the ma
tional committee, today. Dr.. Hall re-
ported that the popular subscription idea
is bringing 10 plenty of campaign funds
Herman Ridder, editor of the New
York States ZsituDg, who fought Bryan
n previous csmpaigus, was closeted with
Bryan for two hours an 4 left later for
Chicago to participate in conferences
with the democratic leaders on Monday
and Tuesday. After leaving Bryan,
Bidder said:
81 told Mr.. Bryan that, from careful
Investigation, 1 was convinced that the
democratic Dstional ticket would be
elected this fell. / have found In every
section of the country bitter resentmel
against the republicans among members
of their own party becsuse Of the stti-
tude of the leaders on tariff questions.
All the Germans are With Bryan"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
Reconciliation.

Psrip, Sept. 4.-Wbatever the differ
ences between James II. OOlfelt, of New
York, and his handsome and talented
wife, which are believed to have led thu
latter to attempt suicide in her apart
ments 10 the Columbia Hotel, Wednes'
day midnight, the couple are likely tC
be reconciled as the result Of the wife''
act. Mr.. Colfelt arrived in Paris today
from 81. Malo and Immediately went to
the hospital where bis wife was taken
after firing two shots in her breast. he
made arrangements to have her taken To
a private hospital and announced that
he would remain with her. Mrs. Col
felt is believed to be out of danger.
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Colfelt will make
any statement as TO the cause Of the at
tempted suicide. Mr.. Oolfelt brought his
five yesr old son back with hiT, the re-
moval of which by the father, when he
left Paris several weeks ago, caused the
the mother much dependency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
Virginia News.

Harry St. George Tucker, candidate
for governor, has written Col. James
Lyons, declining to accept his invitation
for a series of political debates this fall.
Lyons is one Of the converts to the re-
publican faith.
Miss Lucille Porter, the pretty Is
year-old daughtor of s. A. Porter, OF
Stsuuton, accidentally shot herself yes
terday while on The form near Stanton,
and died st noon. She was examining
pistol which was accidentally dig
charged.
d.. Nicbolss @. Sheppard, II years
old, who served as surgeon in the O1n-
federate srmy, Stuarps division, died
in the Virginia Hospital, at Richmond,
yesterday. After the wsr he retired from
the practice of medicine, and had since
lived en- his farm on Rosenstb road, 10
the western section of Richmond.
John W. Hughes, packer for the
Kinner Montgomery Company, aged 40,
who has wife and FIVE children, was
found early yesterday merning on Grace
street Lynchburg suffering from
laudanaum poisoning. A physician
worked over him for six hours beforo be
pronounced him out of danger.
Robert Boyd, the 15-year. old son oil
Stephen Boyd, was shot through the eye
at skating rink in Front Royal yestei-
day, in a peculiar manner Young
Boyd placed a cartridge in skate key
and struck the cap with another key.
The ball rebeunded, and struck him In
the left eye, cutting through the eyeball
and lodging there.
G. NJ. T. Base, aged 89 years, dairy
farmer, was seriously, il not fatally, in
iured yesterday, by falling from the
trestle bridge of the Richmond and
Petersburg Electric Railway Company
across the Appomsttox river at Peters
burg. In Attempting to get out of the
way of an approaching car he lost bis
balance and fell from the trestle to the
ground below, a distance of 90 feet.
Luther George, son Of Fl. Fl. George,
Of Richmond, WAS accidentally killed BY
the discharge of rife while boarding q
motor boat at Gloucester Point, on the
York river, yesterday. Young George
was camping at Gloucester Point with
Rev. DR.. A. L. Phillips, of Richmond,
| and the la,tei's son. George was a sou
NJ well-knoWn railroad man of Rich
mond.
Charles A. Mckinney Of the McKiD-
ueys, of Lynchburg, attempted suicide
yesterday by ssphyxiation at 2l6 moth
Liberty street, Baltimore, Mckinney
gave his hume address as 1904 U stree t
northwest Washington, where he said
his wife and two children reside. He
gave no reason for attempting suicide
beyond limiting to the lsndlady that he
had trouble with his wife. Mckinney
is out of danger.
DIR. II. Howsrd Sayers, a prominent
physician of North Fork, w. Va, was
shot and killed yesterday by W. Wesley
Wilkes, of Keystone. The shooting
took place on Norfolk and Western
Railway train at Keystone. The two
men had been enemies, and, 1t is al
legged, the doctor hsd threatened to kill
Wilkes on sight. When they met, Sayera
attacked Wilkes, choking him and beat
ing him in the face. Wilkes gotta pistol
out of his handbag and fred three times,
all the shots taking effect. Wilkes was
arrested. DR.. Ssyers was a native OF
Wytheville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
RIew nut Ills Brains.

Oakland, CAL, Sept. 4.-Beiore the
deputy who summoned him to attend
the inquest over the body of bis wife
murdered 10 June, and whose body was
exhumed Sunday, Daniel Donohue blew
out his brains late last night. Today
tbs police are looking for Joseph B,rry
ar directed by a note left by Donohue.
"Pm innocent Of the crime" said the
note. "If you find JOS. Berry you will
have the man who committed the MUIR
der, OF who had it DONE" The activity
of The police 10 the case followed the
discovery OF the woman'S clothes hidden
under factory. With the new evil
deuce they furnished the woman's body
was taken from the grave and the
coroner prepared to reopen the case.
Berry, It is alleged, was formerly the
husband of Mrs. Donohue. he Is said
to baye married her fifteen years ago 10
Birmingham, Pc. Subsequently they
guareied and separated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
Baker's will Probated,

Boston, Sept. 1.-The sensational
fight over The estate OF Walter Farrs'
worth Baker, the wealthy Harvard man
who died at BogotI, N. j., under mys-
terious circumstances, which bad been
made by his brother, Edward Baker, in
az attempt to have the will disallowed,
came to an abrupt end yesterday, with
the fling 10 the Supreme Court of an
agreement So to final decree and sffirms
the will as allowed by the probate court.
By its terms Nstilie Hurd, the little
daughter of The people with whom Baker
was living when be died, received $780,
900. The child died shortly afterwsrd
aud her share reverted 10 her parents,
Frank and Helen Bray Hurd.
Edward Baker contested the will,
claiming undue influence, but The pro-
bate court allowed it and the case was to
have been carried tn the Supreme Court.
la the decree issued yesterday all
parties waive appeal from the decision
of the probate court. The consideration
attaching to such an agreement is not
made public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
COURT OF APPEALS.

Proceedings in the Virginia Oour! of
Appesls at Staunton yesterday:
Hot Springs Lumber Company VS..
lsts Sttrrett; argument concluded aad
case Submitted.
Cbtsspe ks and Ohio Railway vs.
Oor5ins' sdmisttstlr, continued.
Adams Express Company VS.. Char
louisville Wooden Mills; taken up out
Of order and moved to Richmond.
McIttyre VS.. Smith; arguei and con-
tinued.
Jackson, trastse, VS.. Morceresu; sub
mi'tsd on briefs.
The Supreme Court ordered dockeied
the application of the Nationsl Incur
ance Comps ny, Of Virginia, Incorpo-
rated, for a writ Of msndsmus requiring
Judge Barksdale, of the Circuit Court
OF Lynchburg, to sign certain bills of
exception presented to him 10 the Gaze
of Mrs. L. Q. Hanks We. said insurance
company. The court further ordered
that upon the completion of the printing
of the record in the case toe same be
transferred to Richmond to be placed
upon the privileged docket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

Chief of Detectives Gill, Of Eat st.
Louis, and Patrolman RapsoCe Paine
we're shotJyesierday while trying 10 trap
burglars in the home of Phillip Wolf.
treasurer of st. Clair county, Esst st.
Louis. Gill wss shot through the
mouth, and Paine was wounded twice.
Both men vera taken ID q hospital,
where Paire is at the point Of death. In
response to q telephone message from
the Wolf house TO the effect that bur-
CLARA were in the dwelling. Gill, Paine
and Policeman Obermeyer hurried to
the place and surrounded the house.
The men Immediately came from the
resr Of the Wolff home and began to FIRE
at the officers. The attack was 30 sud-
den that the men bad practically no
chance to return the fire, and both fell.
The burglars escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
Crew Drowned.

Bsdsjose, Portugal, Sept 4.-Within
sight OF their frantic families On the shore
bat one hundred yards away, the crew Of
fifty of the Portuguese steamer Luizs were
drowned today in the strandiug Of the yes-
sci of Fiuger Dsfoz. The Luis was from
Brazil and went on the rocks during a
heavy sea. Hundreds focked TO the
shore when the vessel was seen to be in
distress including relatives ofthe doomed
men. The sea vas two rough for any
vessel to put out to the rescue and the
anguished spectators, many of whom
tried to throw themselves into. the sea,
watched the crew drop from the rigging
to certain death. The tragedy was en-
acted close enough to shore for the
victims to be recognized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
FRIDAY EVENING. SEPT. 4. 1908.

IT WAS decided by the Court OF APP
meals in Stanton on Wednesday that
the Norfolk poll tax case, involving the
payment of poll taxes as a prerequisite
to voting and the correct Interpretation
of the ''persoual payment" clause, which
was expected to be transferred from
Richmond and argued at the present
Stanton term of the court, will not be
an transferred, but will remain on the
Richmond docket aud will not be heard
until after the fall election. Several
days ago the Court Of Appeals allowed a
writ of error and supersedAs in The case
of Tilton against Herman. The action
of the law and chsncery court Of Norfolk
was thus set aside fOT the time being.
The case is on the docket Of the court
for Richmond end will be heard at the
November tern. A report emsnated
fr,m staunton 10 tae effect that the case
had been sent from that city to Rich
moud. Such is not the case. The cause
was originally set for hearing in Rich
mood. and there has been no order d.
recing that it be sent to Stanton ftr
confederation. The hearing of the case
will DO. take place until after the No
ysmber election, and the issuance OF the
writ If error displaces the order OF the
law aud chancery court OF the city oil
Norfolk, leaving the voters in the posi-
ton as if there bad been no proceeding
whatever. The matter SIS it stands now
presents to the court the direct and
pointed question: "What is mtaut BY
the term of personal payment OF poll
taxes ?" Judge Marin, of Noholk'
held that the voters should 30 to the or
fee of TIE treasurer aud personally ten
der the money to the officer, and that DO
other voters had right 10 appear VI
the list. Ia case the decision OF the
lower court is upheld, it will be left to
the voters to say 10 what manner they
psid-in person aud with cash, in per-
son and with check, check sent by
messenger or mailed, or money sent by
messenger to the treasurer. There is
not C treasurer 10 any county or city in
the state who can tell the names of fifty
per cent. of the voters and whether they
paid Gin person" or by check, so that
the ". tsrs would be masters Of the stu
alton, provided they have their names
on the books. They can say they p'if
in cash, and there will be none TO d.
pule the assertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
Suicide ON Church Stems.

Pittsburg, Sept. 4 Shouting ''smen"
at the top Of bis voice, man supposed
to be Arnold Roberts of MCntclair, N.
j., sat down on the steps Of the Denny
Methodist Episcopal, Church here today,
and after biting the neck from bottle
containing caro-, lie acid, swallowed the
contents. He died FIVE minutes later.
A letter of recommendation on stationary
bearing the name of l. ON Rheims Com
pany, New York importers, was found
10 his clothing. A colonist railroad
ticket from jersey City, N. j., to Los
Angeles and trunk check to the same
destination we're also found on the body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
ODeningOf thePubIic Schools

The Clerk Of the City School Board will be
at the Armory Hall for the purpose Of issuing
permits for entering the Public Schools. which
open on OFFENDER z, as follows:
For white ehildren-MOndsy, Tuesday and
Wednesday, September 7, 8 and 9, from 9 a.
m. to p. m.
For colored extraordinarily and Fri
day, September 10 and II, from 9 o. m. TO 2
p. m.
In order that the schools may be properly
organized, no permits will be Issued after the
11th until the Dist. Those wishing TO secure
seats for their children will bring their city
ca pitation tax receipts for the year 1908.
nng31 1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
New York Stock Market

New York. Sept. The early recovery
continued through the first hour, prices
showing advances Of TO points. There
was evidence that the market had been over
sold on the reaction yesterday The room
continues full of bu lish talk on Union Pa
cific properties. Gains Of about one point
were made in other stocks wherever buying
orders appeared. Trading All through the
forenoon was small. After the recovery Of
to 2 points fluctuations around tie room were
narrow and transactions small aud few in
number,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

A COMBINATION Of all the indepen-
dent hand blown glass making plants of
the United States was set on foot at
Pitlsburg on Wednesday when q meet
ing WAS held to form preliminary plans
1t is said that 1000, 600 worth of glais
plants from the Atlantic Ocean to the
western edge OF the gas belt will be taken
into the merger, which will mean opposi-
ton TO the American Window Glass Com
pspv. which now controls about one-half
of the SIS, 900, 600 glass trade OF the
country. The latter company known
otherwise as The glass trust, does rot
appear to have taken kindly TO the st.
tempt st forming another combination
and yesterday permitted it TO be circulated
that, should there be any such move
made, il would not be possible to cut
the prices OF glass 10 81 a box, which
would perhaps drive all competition
from the market. The present price Of
glass is $l.75 a box. 1t is asserted thst
the trust can cut this t. 81 and make
more money than can the new concern
selling at 81 a box. This it is hoped
the trust NAV be forced to do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
From Washington.

TCorrsspondence.o Of the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Washington, Sept. 4.
A plea of guilty WAS entered today
in Justice Gould's court by Victor g.
Bloede, of Baltimore, indicted Oh q
charge of de'raudiug the United States
government 10 connection With al ink
conrac, with the Bureau Of Engrsvirg
and Printing. A fac Of 5000 was
assessed, which BlOede paid in cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

$3.50, SO, and $3.50 Lsdies sho,s,
in black and tau, low and high GU,
mostly small sizes, offered for few days
only at 70 cents. j. A. Marshall &
Rr0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

Mr.. SLEMP, state republican chair
man, says he believes TAFT will carry
Lyncbburg Well! We'll. He might
as well said Alexandra. Bnt hr.
Slemp is ticking loud to keep Up bic
NonraOa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

REPORTS given out from government
sources state that the Panama canal will
be finished within the next FIVE yesrF,
but Representative DENLY, who ssw Mr..
Taft at Middle Bass Island few day S
sgo, says tha, fifteen years is the shOr est
spsce of time in which the United Stsles
NAV expect 70 nee the csaal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

ITO TIE STOCKHOLDERS or MONO.
Il LITH STEEL COMPANY, INC.-The
regular annual meeting Of the stock holders OF
the above corporation will be held at its
office. No. III south Fairfax street, Alexan-
dria Virginia lbeing the Office Of its attorney,
James r. Cation, esq.,, on MONDAY, the
2sth day Of September, 1908, at three o'clock
p. M. d. NJ LOW, seeretary.
sep4 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

A TRAIL of graft extending no one
knows how far through the army mty
be uncovered by general cOurt-msrtial
which hiss been ordered by direction
of President Roosevelt Among The
charges which 1t is said will be brought
before the coart era fraudulent drawing
OF forage, usury and other 'eriou- j -
u.trities. By q special ofd,r Of the Wsr
Dop,r'meot issued on Wednesday, q
geuersl couit-msrt'sl has been appoint
ed, to convene st For. Wayne, Mcb.,
September 30, "for the trial of such
persons as may be brought before It,"
Army scan sls in official and social life
are becoming entirely too common.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

A large consignment Of goods jut received
bv Bontz q Mount at 3l9 Cameron street,
which will be sold at auction tomorrow morn
log st 10 o'clock, and at night at 73O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
FOR RENT.

FURNISHED ROOM. light, heat and
bath, 10 private home; centrally located on
King street. Reference required. Address
j. ID Gozetta office. sep4 Be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

ROARDERS WANTED Comfortable
rooms in nice home. Apply at 700 Wolfe
street. sept4 1wt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
The Market.

GsOrEssOwn D. G.. Sept. A. Wheat sO-0s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04

CITIZENS MATT )NAL BANK,
Alexandra, Va, September 4, 1908.
MONDAY, September 9TH (Labor Dsyl.
being legal holiday this bank will Re clos, d ,
RICHARD NJ. GREEN, Cashier.
sep4 2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-04
BASEBALL GAME
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
Philadelphia. z; Brooklyn, 4.
Philadelphia, 6; Brooklyn, L.
New York, 8; Boston, 0.
New York, s; Boston, s.
Pittsburg, 8; Cincinnati, !.
Pittsburg. 9; Cincinnati, 2.
Chicago, 5; ST. Louis,0.
Chicago, s; St. Louis, 2.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-01-04
Notice to Teachers.

Inasmuch as January 10. 1908 has
been fixed by the State Super!nten-
dent as Arbor and Bird Day for the
public schools of Louisiana. /. as
Superintendent Of Grant parish, re-
quest that all the teachers OF the
parish render on that day, or even
ing. as you think best. an appropriate
program as suggested I'm the Annual
with which you have been furnished.
By no means should You close school
rs a holiday, but devote the time
mainly to beautlfying the school
house and grounds, improving the
premises generally, and teaching the
child new lessons In the aesthetic
side of life. as well as planting trees
and shrubs and the preservation of
the song birds.
In carrying out the wishes OF the
State Superintendent We ask the CO.
operation OF all the patrons with the
teachers, and we hope they may as
sist in making the day one of vital
Importance to the many boys and
girls of Grant parish now in the pub
lie schools. j. N. WARNER,
superintendent.