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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
BRYAN and Roosevelt.

Detroit, Sept. 22-Wiliam j. Bryan
the democratic candidate for president
has .elegrsphed President Roosevelt de.
handing that he prove bis charges anC
that Ohss. N. Haskell, treasurer of the
democratic national committee, is con.
ced with the Standard Oil Company
and the Standard Oil is behind Mr. Bryan
10 the present campaign.
In his telegram Mr.. Bryan said
GAS the selection Of Gov. Haskell as
chairman Of the committee on resolu.
tons at Denver, and also as treasurer
of the democratic national committee
he has my approval and endor 'emett
| feel ii my duly to demand an imme-
al. to iDvl siigation of a charge against
him endorsed by the president OF the
United States.
"Your high position as well as your
sense OF justice, would prevent your
giving sanction and circulation to such
a charge without proof, and l respect
fully requett, therefore, that you fur
nish any proof which you have in your
possession or If you have no proof /
quest that you indicate method by
which the truth may be ascerlained.
"Without consulting Mr.. Haskell, l
will agree that he will appear fer in
vestgstion before any tribunal, public
or private, which you may indicate,
and l will further agree that his con-
neotion with the national committee
and with this campaign shall cease 10
the event that the decision of such tri.
bunal connects him in any way with this
charge, or in case, you, after an in
vsstigation of the facts, say that you b.
liege him guilty OF the charges made"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

THE anxiety manifested by the re-
publicaus rs to the outcome of the cleo
ton in November is becoming more
pronounced every day. They seem to
have no coufdencs il tier leader,
Frank p. ri check, sud bis virtual
denasiiln eHd The sUbslitlt ion of Sent
tor Murray i. Crane as The real chsii-
man of the committee ia significant.
They sorely miss such men SIS ZWk
Chandler, who possessed the industry
of beaver coupled with rare political
ingenuity, and Mark Hanna, with bar
rels of money at his disposal and who
knew where to place them to 90 the
most good. At present the organization
has neither political genius nor money
upon which TO rely. As was stated in
Yesterdays Gazette, the advisory commit
tee of the patty, realizing that its sfisirs
are in a desperate condition, held
meeting q day or two ago at which
Hitchcock was "plsced upon the stand"
To the queries propounded he prscti-
csllg admitted he was doing nothing to
stem the rising tide Of democracy and
wss far from being posted on current
events and the true condition OF his
party. He, however, pretended t. be
optimistic as to the outcome of the cleo
ton, and explained some of his plans
which he is sure will result 10 Tairs
election. "Well, where sre you going
II get the moaey to do thi?" asked one
of the members Of the committee. "Oh,
Mr.. Sheldon will st,end to thst," re-
pouded Hitchcock turning towards the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

Clarence Richardson, of Ashland,
Ohio, yesterday shot and killed bis
sweethesrt, Miss Lysis Oorbin, after
they had quarrellsd. Richardson fired
two shots at the girl, one taking Ell.
feet back Of her lett ear He escaped
aud bloodhounds have been put on HE
track.
The president, Mrs. Roosevelt, W.
Enlen Roosevelt, q cousin; Secretary
Loeb aud the executive Office staff bads
goodby to an enthusiastic gathering Of
toWnspeople at the rsilrosd station at
Oyster Boy this morning and started on
their journey to Washington. The three
special cars provided for the presidential
party left Oyster Bay at 1890.
With six persons injured, two prob
ably fatally, as the result Of race Wal
In railroad camp near Msrlanns, Ark,
further trouble is threatened. Posses
ere hunting four negroes who escaped
after wounding two white men AND
thrests Of lynching are heard. Negroes
10 the camp declare that II vengeance
OF any kind is attempted they will re-
tsliate for injury to their companions.
Jack Dawson, an gilman, was fatally
shot while attempting to "shoot mp"
the town of Jscksonburg, Wetzel county
w. Va, in wild western style yesterday.
Dawson, with pistol in each hand,
drove all the inhabitants of the town of
the streets and shot the windows out OF
half dozen saloons. Dave Taught
made an effort to capture the man and
in the pistol duel that followed, Dawson
received wounds that will result fatally,
while Taught escaped unhurt. Daw-
son was brought to Wheeling and is dy'
ing at local hospital.
John Murray Dowie, who was repudiated
by Elijah" Dowie when the latter was In
power in Zion CITY, died at White Lake,
near MuskegOn, Mich, today.
Five hundred ne cases Of cholera have de.
veloped in st. Petersburg within the last
twenty-four hours Many of these were in
advanced stages, which resulted in death
rate of nearly 80 per cent.
Senator Foraker heard of Roosevelt's state
ment about o'clock last night He will
make a reply during the day. Some enc
sugs e;ted that his statement ought TO be in
With the Presidents. 81 am not so particu-
lar to be in the presidents company" he said
bitterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
Wisconsin Republicans.

Madison, Wis, Sep. 22.-The open
fight between the follOwerers of Senators
La Toilette and Stephenson for the con.
troll OF the republican party in Wisconsin
began today when the republican state
convention met here. AS weapon
against Stephenson, movement fathered
by La Toilette himself is on foot 10 iu-
troduce resolution providing for al in
vestigation OF the recent senatorial pri-
mary. Stephenson was victorious In
that primary over two La Toilette men,
bot La Toilette hackers chsrge that be
spent more than half a million dollars.
They want this expenditure. of money
prObed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
ROOSEVELT AND FORAKER.


At Oyster Bsl late yesterday 5ecre-
tsry Loeb gave Representatives OF tie
press formal semeDt by the presi-
dent, which wal He'd forth By the re-
cent exchanges etweeu William r.
Hearst and Sens j Foraker, Of Ohio.
Mr.. Hearst, In ksbllc uttersnces, had
accused the sensttf of relations with the
Standard Oil Oomeany incousist,nt With
bis duties as SET :, tor aud bis attitude
as a representative Of republican policies
ADD professions. A.
10 yesterdsy'sl Statement President
Roosevelt. makes seother appeal for the
support Of Mr.. TAT and declares that bis
defeat would bring .lssting satisfaction
to but one set Of isen; namely, TO those
men who, as shoSn 10 the correspond
ence published bi-Mr Hearst, we're be.
bind Mr. Foraker, the opponent of Mr..
TAFT within his oE7 party, and who now
are behind Goven Haskell and his
associates, the opponents Of Mr.. Taft In
the opposite psr.y.o
The president points out that Mr..
Tsf.'s attitude hss, always been directly
opposed 10 that charged against Sens-
Foraker by Mr.. Hesrst regarding the
moueyed interests.
The president hes this to say OF 6ens-
tor Foraker:
Senator Foraker has resolutsly OPP
posed the great policies of internal re-
form.
Senator Foraker represents the force
which bitterly fought the nomination OF
Mr.. Taft.
There is but one way to perpetuate
the great reform; that is by electing Mr..
Taft.
His defe6t will bring satisfaction to
but one set OF men-thoee who are be-
hind Senator Foraker.
Mr.. Taft's candidacy Is based upon
his crest record of actual achievement.
Mr.. Taft is man pre-eminently ct in
poiOt of fearless and aggressive character
to be president
appeal to all conscientious men who
love their country to put Taft ct it,
head.
The president has since inside public 9
letlerin which II. William TAFT, before be-
ing nominated for the presidency, re.
fused to make any compromise with SEN
atOr Foraker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
A Denial.

Ees York, Sept. 22-DeclariDg false
allegations that the democratic party Il
looking to the trusts for support, Ma
tionsl Oh ,irman Norman E. Mack to-
dsy addressed q letter TO President Roose-
selt 10 reference to statement said to
have been made by him to that effect.
State Ohsirman Timothy Woodruff, VIE
visited the president yesterday at Oyster
Bay, quoted Roosevelt rs wondering"
about the $500, 900 which hiss at differ
ept times been said to have been left over
from the Parker presidential race. To
this statement Mack today entered an
emphstic denial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
The Presidents Interference.

New York, Sept. 22.-Ohairmsu
Mack, commenting on Mr.. Roosevelt
interference in the presidential csmpaigu,
today said: ut is very evident from MIR.
Roosevelt's statement that both Mr..
Hitchcock and Mr.. Taft have been de.
posed and are no longer sctive fsctors in
the campaign. Mr.. Roosevelt practical y
repudistes both men. President Roose-
veil is RAINING the campaign. He is the
entire republican national committee,
the board of Strategy, the advisory board
AMI has placed himself in every her
pos ton where the big stick methods
ruiev
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

VIII Reject Franco-SpanIsh Vote

Berlin, Sept. % A ssmi-oficisl re-
port from the German foreign Office
today is to the effect tdat Germany will
reject the Franco. Spanish vote on
Moroccan sffairs on the grounds that
Ffsnce's claims for indemnity from Nc
rocco amount to practical mortgage
and is in violation Of the spirit OF the
Algeciras Ire'ty. Recent peaceful utter
ances by the Kaiser had led to the belief
that he was preparing to accept the
note. Todsy's developments show this
belief to be unfounded. All the other
powers have signified their Intention
Of accepting the Franco-SpaniSh note.
Germsny'S opposition is such that 1t is
believed she will withdraw from the
list OF signstofies, unless the note is
radically amended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
HIGH LICENSE IN VIRGINIA.

Despite the manifold exactions of the
yrd liquor law and the fact that ma
jority OF the hundred counties In the
state have altogether forbidden the sale
Of ardent spirits, the commonwealth will
suffer a comparatively smaller loss in
revenue this year than had been sntici-
pated, because of the fact that licenses
have been raised from $l75 20 $3.50.
Richmond will fsre worse than other
cities in the state, because OF her re-
strictive ordinances cutting down the
number OF saloons to 100. The Jump in
the cost of licenses helped considerably
to meet the vast deficit which would
otherwise have been caused by the
changed conditions. The common wealth
this year will lose $40, 900. The above
result is shown by the compilation Of
figures in the Office of the auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
A LUCKY FIND.

E. ]. Blankenship, Bedford county
farmer, went to Roanoke, Friday, and
purchased bundle Of clothing at al
"Old Hoss" sale Of unclaimed packages,
being conducted for the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company.
! Last night when be reached homo and
examined his purchase, be discovered
ten 2O-dollsr gold pieces In q pocket of
pair Of old corduroy trousers and five
diamond rigns 10 pocket of a soiled
vest. Blankenship paid $40 for the
bundle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
Good for BiIiOusness.

III took two of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tables last night,
aud felt fifty per cent. better than
have for weeks, says J. ]. Firestoue o.
AllegaD, Mich. "They are certainly
fine article for biliousness. For sale ~
W. F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Samples free,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
THE WRONG DIAGNOSIS.
Prompt the Use of Worthless Rene
dies,

Even an experienced physician will rome.
times make a mistake In diagnosis, in which
event his entire treatment is wasted and may
even be injurious ID the patient.
The advOca es Of all other hair restoratives
save Herpicide have wrongly diagnosed the
cause Of Dandruff and Falling Hair.
They figure on functional disease whereas
II is now known and generally accepted that
hair loss is due 10 a parasitic germ which
Newbro's Herpicide destroys.
There is no substitute for Herpicide. Ac-
cept none.
Sold by Ernest L. Allen & Co., agents.
Two sizes SOC and $l.00. Send l0c in
stamps for sample to Tbs Herpicjde Co.,
Detroit, Mich. on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
Mr.. BRYAN In MICHIGAN

Detroit. Mich, Sept. % Bryan and
his patty arrived 10 Detroit this morning
aud at noon went to Ann Arbor, VIII re
he msde speech on the trusts, lsbt I
aud The bank guarantee plan. TOOigi
he speaks at Detroit and leaves later for
Columbus, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
Work of VandaI.

Smoensk, Russia, Sept % The historic
Ikon of the Smolemsk moth n of God, one Of
the three greet miracle-W Orking pictuies 10
Russia, was despoiled by vsndal who gain
ed access TO the cathedral through chimney
and robbed the image Of the valuable jewels
with which it was encrusted. He was caught
as he was leaving the cathedral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
DIED..

On Monday, September 81, 1908, CHARLES
EDGAR, son Of Charles w. and Mary NJ.
Moore. in the 2Sth year Of his age. Funeral
from his parents residence, corner of Duke
noon at O'Clock. Relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
TOday's Telegraphic News
Killed hx Insane MuIatto

hillSU ny tnbonG ftAaAngAOs
Washington, Sept. 22.-Seized with
az attsck OF homicldsl mania, Andrew
Lightfoot, a mulstto patient at the
government hospital for the insane, ran
amuck early today, killed two persons
and made his escape into the woods
surrounding the Institution, pursued by
thirty OF the guards. Lightfoot had
been working about the grounds with q
gang of other patients. Suddenly, and
without warning, be grabbed crow-bar
and brought 1t down With terrible force
upon the head of Patrick MslOney, one
Of the attendants, crushing bis skull
and killing him instantly. The irenzied
man than darted for The gateway, en-
couutering en- route Margaret Fallon.
smother patient. Using the same weapon,
Lightfoct struck her also over the head
with fatal effect. Running at top speed,
Lighioot then escaped from the grounds,
A hurried alarm was sounded, and
quickly almost the entire available staff
Of guards was engaged in man hunt in
the woods.
THE police authorities Of this city
have been requested to keep lookout
for Lightfool.
LATER.
At noon, the posse had LightfoOt sur.
rounded in a swamp and were closing
in on him, with prospects Of capturing
him 5000.
After . four hour hunt, Lightfoot was
discovered. One Of the posse shot him
10 the leg, and be was promptly over
powered and captured. He still bad
with bin the steel crow-bsr, with which
he had killed his two victims early 10
the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
AT BOTTOM sum.
MER PRICES

Take advantage Of the.low price and buy
yolr coal before the advance. Will be
pleased to have your order now. Both
'phones.
DEW. AITCHES0N,
apr2 107 south Roya street:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is es
pecislly recommended for children. 1t tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar. Sold by W
+. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

Kcdol will, ia very short time, enable the
stomach to do the work it should do, and the
work il should do is to digest all the food you
eat. II makes the stomach sweet and It is
pleasant to take. 1t is sold here by W.T..
Creighton Il Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

AT The Hague reports continue to
conflict as to the condition Of Queen
WilbelmiOs, some denying the previous
statements that the hopes OF an heir had
been disappointed again. Much mys-
terry still surrounds the royal parsonage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

Fear of cholera epidemic in Germany WA
intensified today By the discovery Of we'll
developed case in Berlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22
FOR RENT.

The dwelling portion of HOUSE No. 1lS
south Fairfax street. Eight rooms and bath.
Apply 10 f. b. TAYLOR,
sept2l 81 l18 south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-22

The Market.
Georgetown D. c., Sept. a. Wheat S5-H.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-27
Rnrnh Aide Of Hitchcock

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 27.-An-
nouncement was made last night by
Frank II. Hitchcock, chairman OF the
republican national committee, that
the following will constitute the ex-
ecutive committee: Charles f..
Brooker, Connecticut; T. e. Coleman,
Dupont, Delaware William e. Borah.
Idaho, Krank 0. Lowden, Illinois;
Charles Maggie, Missouri; Victor Rose
water, Nebraska, William L. Ward,
New York; Edward G. Duncan, North
Carolina, and Boies Penrose, Penn
sylyania Chairman Hitchcock de-
elded to adopt the plan of having the
executive committee made up solely
from the members of the national
committee. Before selecting the gem
tlemen named Mr.. Hitchcock consult
ed with the party leaders through
out the country, that being one OF the
objects of his recent conference.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-27

Young Mabel had habit when soup
was served at the table of mushing
her crackers or bread In 1t until II
was great mess, Her mother made
many efforts to have her correct this
strictly prlmeval habit
One day there was TO be company at
the table. and the mother said:
"NOw. Mabel. Mrs, Brown Is to dine
With us tonight. and want you to act
II the table Just as nicely as she does,
Please don't 'mush your soup"
Mabel promised faithfully to follow
the example set ny AIRS Brown. and
the dinner opened with every promise
Of tlne time However Mabel was
using pair of very sharp eyes on
Airs, Brown aud in an instant blurted
forth ut the top Of her voice:
"oh, mamma. Mrs, Brown Is 'mush-
ing" May lY'
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-27
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.
The Most Brilliant Illumination ls Not
Always the Best.

The Most Brilliant Illumination Is Not
Always the Best.
A writer In an engineering maya
zine offers some disconcerting informal
ton on the subject of illumination. dis
concerning because the reader will
probably find that he has been, limo
Gently enough, following a course OF
procedure there described as injurious
For Instance. In the case of eye strain
he may have felt that even the dim
light by which he worked was too
strong, and so turned down the light
thus increasing the difficulty, or
what Is more likely to be the case.
when the strain has been caused by
too brilliant illumination he fancies
that what is needed Is stronger light
and so increases It.
Overstraln from too bright light Is
said to manifest itself by an itching
sensation In the eyeballs. with the
tendency to rub the eyes for relief
The proper course. then, is to see that
the light Is more perfectly dlffused or
softened and that II falls In the right
direction. After these precautions
have been taken It Is worth while to
try smaller quantity of light, this
trial to continue long enough In time
for the eyes to become fully adjusted
to the change. The value of illumina
ton is not TO be judged by the appar
ent brightness of the lights when look
ed ut dlrectly-the brighter the light
the better but by the effect on the oh
lect to be looked at, and the most de-
slrable effect, so far as the eyes are
concerned, is not always produced by
The most brilliant lights, -indianapolls
Star.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-27
GRAY HAIRED MAN
BRUTALITY MURDERED



Constable Jordan OF Medical Lake
was notified OF the find yesterday
morning and after Identifying the
body commencing tracing clues The
crime was committed about 10 o'clock
Saturday night, 1t Is believed, for at
that hour Arthur Hubbard whose
home is less than 20 yards from the
scene of the killing, was awakened by
someone shouting his name as il in
distress. Hubbard grabbed gun, ran
out the back door in the direction
whence the sound came, but finding
no one, returned and retired. Al
1880 O'Clock p, m, Mr.. Baird, on re-
turning from a Medical Lake lodge
meeting, saw the body of Messenger
lying by the trail but, presuming It
the form OF a drunken man. passed
by.
Coroner #. p. Witter went to Med
ical Lake at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning and held a postmortem ex-
animation over the body. with Drs.
Wolfe and Allen. Messenger is
known to have had about SIS and
watch. Only two coins, quarter
and dime, were found on the ground
near the corpse by the coroner. His
watch had been taken and the chain
broken In the attempt.
Had Good Reputation.
Ira Messenger was about so years
old, Woodworking man, well known
In the Medical Lake vicinity as
sober, Industrious laborer During
the last few days he has been EN-
ployed at the granite quarries and
before that time had been employed
at the new fill across Silver lake. He
leaves a wife, who Is now visiting at
Peach, Wash, four children, all
grown, whose names could not be
learned, sister, Mrs. Theodore
Scholer, of Medical Lake, and a
mother, Mrs. Miller. also of Medical
Lake. also two brothers and another
sister besides Mrs Scholer. This sis
ter lives In the east. One of the
brothers lives at Peach, Wash, but
the whereabouts of the others In not
known.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-27
INSULTS TO ROYALTY.
Dome of the Things That constituts
Leze Majesty In England.

Leze Majesty IN England.
Many people think that Ieze majesty
giving insult to royalty Is not
crime In Great Britain The English
statute books. however. contain many
penalties FOR such onenscs.
Placing postage stamp on letter
upside down is punishable offense. as
Is also the DETACHMENT OF coin bear
Ing the royal image. This Is insulting
the kings efiigy.
Private individuals may not raise the
royal standard over their dwellings
This Is the emblem of the regal an
thorlty to be displayed only where the
king Is present.
While an agitatoF may talk against
royalty In the abstract as much as he
chooses contemptuous or insulting
personal references to the reigning SOW
ereign opens the offender to n heavy
fine and Imprisonment
The slightest slap upon the face Of
the king or queen--or any other part
Of the anatomy. for that matter-is
punishable with the denth penalty, In
the reign Of Queen Victoria Il Lleuten-
ant Page struck her across the face
with his cane. lie was sentenced to
death, but the queen committed his
sentence.
1t Is likewise crime to bring the
uniform OF the sovereign into con
tempt. To garb a low comedian or u
villain Of the stage In discarded uni
form Of the army or the navy is suf-
flcient to bring heavy censure from the
government. For this reason theatrical
managers usually see to II that the
uniforms worn are not exactly copies
Of the real things.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-07-27
Had Tried Electricity.

A benevolent gentleman attempted
to converse with the motherly old lady
who sat next TO him in the railway
carriage. He discovered that she was
very deaf. and the conversation was
established by shouting.
You are very deaf. aren't you, mad
amp ultimately beloved he of the
benevolence.
Il am so" was the reply, "and
haven't been able to do a thing for II. )"
Have you ever tried electricity 2"
shouted the kind hearted man.
Yes" she said. nodding vigorously,
II was struck by lightning last sum
er."-London Graphic.