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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18
For Sale in Alexandria
County.

TWO HOUSES, lust completed, one 80
feet front, with six rooms, hall end bathroom;
pantry; closets 10 all bed rooms and cellar;
front md back porches. two open fire places,
slate roof, good we'll Of water, plenty of shade
and two acres Of land well fenced. The other
house is the same size, with the addition Of a
back building, containing two rooms and the
same amount Of land.
These houses are located on the Braddock
Road about twenty minutes walk from Lloyd
station on the w., A. & Mt. V. Ry. and about
the same walk on the Leesbnrg Pike from the
new Union Station.
Also SIXTY ACRES OF LAND, most Of
it with good shade, fronting on the BradGock
Road and Leesburg Pike, the near. st part
being within six minutes walk to Lloyd
station.
This land can be bought as whole or in
parts IS small rs two acres The land he's
not been sub-divided and can be selected as
desired. -. ...
For terms apply to DR.. d. N. RUST, laos
L street, N. W, Washington, ID. c, or to
DAVID N. RUST, jr., COS Fourteenth street,
N. W., Washington, d. c suglo II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-18

There are many limitations of DeWitt's
CarbOlized Witch Hazel Salve but jost one
original. Sold by W. F. Creighton Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15

Friday, and Will devote Friday and
Saturday to debating the speech, which
Will contain only about $500 words.
Ever since tho appointment OF George
r. Sheldon, Of New York, sas the treas.
urer OF the national committee and
the determination to have publicity
of Republican campaign FUNDS under
the New York law, Mr.. Taft has daily
become moro and more convinced OF
the wisdom Of that course, and u a
likely that he Will give 1t considerable
prominence In his speech otacceptance
In his letter OF acceptance he Will treas
all these matters at greater length,
as the letter will comprise about 49,.
900 wordh
Mr.. TAFT has accepted an invita-
ton from the Virginia Bar Association
to deliver an address at Hot Springs
August Sth. TITS not expected that he
will touch upon politics.
s. Brown Allen, Of Stanton. Va,
United States marshal. is endeavor-
ing to carry out a plan for a meeting
OF virginians at Hot Springs and to
have Mr.. Taft address them az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
CHAUFFEUR GOES MAD.

NEW YORK. July 14.-Frederick
Glow, the chauffeur who was In charge
of William R. Hutchings's automobile
5whenit was hit by a Long Island train
Friday, the owner. his wife and child
being killed. has become raying ma
Mac as a result of the accident. He
was arrested by Sheriff Lopez a t the
Hutchings home, in PASSPORT. L. i.
and Is being held to testify to-day at
Center NIorlches, where the inquiry
will be held.
Since the tragedy Glow has.imagtned
that he was being pursued by enemies
who sought to kill him. He has been
under medical treatment, and is some
what improved now. When the sheriff
called at the home to arrest him he
readily submitted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
If YOU NEED "A MEDICINE,
YOUlSHOULD HAVE THE BEST.

We ask you TO consider the fact
that although there are hundreds Of
preparations advertised, there is only
one that really stands out pre-emlnen,
as remedy for discuaes Of the Kid.
Ineys. liver and Bladder.
r. Or. 1Silmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest, Tor the reason that Its ro-
marknble curative power has been
proven in thousands q even tho most
distressing cases.
Swamp. Root makes friends quickly
because Its mild and immediate effect
Is soon realized. II is q gentle. heal
ing vegetable compound-n specialists
prescription for special disease.
swamp Root Is not recommended Tor
everything. d ls
"A Sworn Certificate Of Purity Is with
every bottle. 8
( For sale at all drug stores. In bot
Ties OF two sizes-nfty cents and one-
dollar.
SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE ny MAIL.
In order to prove what Swamp Root.
the great kidney, llver and bladder
remedy will do for you. every reader OF
the Richmond Daily Times-Dispatch,
VINO mas not already tried II. may re-
ceive sample bottle by mail absolute-
" free Address DR.. Kilmer g. Co.,
Btnghamton, N. Y. Write to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
TENNESSEE DEMOCRATS
Present Officers Renomlnnted nnd
Strong Platform Adopted.


NASHVILLE. TENN. July lin a
convention remarkable for both size
and demonstrations, the Democracy of
tennessee Tonight formally ratified
the will OF the party as expressed in
the primary OF June eth last. Fol-
lowing is the ticket, in each instance
the incumbent being renominated:
Governor Malcolm r. Patterson, OF
Shelby county. Justice Supreme Court
Benjamin D. Bell. OF Sumner county
Judge Court of Civil Appeals. a. n
Lamb, Of Henry county; Railroad Com,
missioner, Frank Ayent, OF Ruther.
ford county.
The platform as adopted "re-affirm.
the time ,honored principles Of the
party as handed down by its founder
Thomas Jefferson, and as exemplified
by Its present great leader and ex-
ponent. Hon. William Jennings Bryan
1t indorses the platform OF the Ma.
tional Democratic Convention made at
Denver. and pledges Its undivided and
loyal support to the nominees OF that
convention. Being in thorough sym
pathy and accord with the efforts OF
the national Democracy to restore the
government to Its ancient moorings
and to re-establish It on the old foun-
dations of the rights OF the people
and the consent Of the governed. we
send our greetings to the Democrats
OF other States. and pledge the cleo
toral vote Of Tennessee to It's nominees
for Preside3t and yice-President."
The plank in the national platform
with reference to employers liability
Is especially Endorsed. On the liquor
question the resolutions say:
I'VE expressly approve and indorse
all the temperance legislation now on
the statute books Of the State, and
pledge our party to take no backward
step on the question, but to extend and
apply these laws to all portions of the
State not now embraced in their opera
ton whenever the people of the COM
their consent. believing they have the
right to determine this question for
themselves We also favor the strict
enforcement OF all existing laws re-
lat1ng to the sale OF liquor. and the
enactment OF such additional penalties
as will effectually prevent infracttons
by the withdrawal and forfeiture of the
license OF those who are guilty OF
violating the laws"
The resolutions further favor legis.
latlon that Will prevent the acceptance
and use by public officials and others
OF passes. franks and free Transports
ton; such amendments TO trust laws
and the enactment Of such additional
Jaws as may be necessary to effect
ually prevent private monopoly and the
oppression OF the people in the control
of the prices OF products OF the soil
or in unfair competition In business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
HEAT S.COR.C.H.ES
GROWING C.R.0.P| .S s
Worst Dry Spell in Years and
Farmers and Packers Are
Gloomy.

WILMINGTON, DEL, July i4-If the
drought which has prevailed for q
month continues the tomato crop In
Maryland, Delaware and New j Jersey
will be reduced more than one-half
from the Yield OF last year. This seri-
GUS state OF affairs was learned at a
meeting hero Of the Tristate Packers
Association, which comprises three-
fourths Of all the packers In these
three States. The meeting was held
primarily to ascertain the comparative
5tracted for Is the same as last year.
The serious drought occupied nearly all
of the discussion. IN;
The total tomato pack OF the mems
sbers Of the association last year was
Y, 600, 900 cases, If the existing ,drouti
lis soon broken the crop may be normal
ahutsif It continues, /. as Is feared, the
yield will be lesaened on e-hal Z or more.
The meeting adjourned until August
10TH when another session will be III cid
hero to learn actual CROP conditions,
This will he at the opening Of the
Fields Turning Up.
PERRYNIAN. Md. July III Hartford
county farmers, who have been praying
for rain, felt sure that they would get
AT least part Eof y Sunday evenings
storm, but their hopes were shattered,
Alright shower fell about $3.50 ID clock,
but 1t did the crops no good It has
been eight weeks since a rain Of any
has len, and tho crops
fpre burning UP. The pasture lids are
dry and hard, and the farmers are feed
ing their cattle on grain, The situa-
Itions!n Hartford county Is most serious
and unless rain col1las sllor tly the wells
Will 60 dry, 4 i fiss the worst dry spe \
recalled III ten years. LA te go rn1 Is
Bshrlyeling up & and the root q & timothy
zelda are dead, ss 38s 4.
I'm severely Hurt by nrQuth.
ssCENTl1RVILLEl,s M 81 lysS he
,skeWss which tell sunday nlght hgok IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Drug, PosInn, Now Obtainnb1e II
Nmn1 n (lun n IL ii. -

New Drug, Postum, Now Obtainnb1e II
Small nunntitics.
i. Since Its discovery ono year ago, the
cured thousands OF chronic cases 81
eczema and other distressing skin af-
nictlons. Heretofore poslam has beer
Izenna patients IN largo Jars, suficienl
70. months treatment. This wal
FOUND TO be an inconvenience to many
housands who use It for minor Hkln
troubles, such az spimplcs, blackheadsl
iherpes, acne scnly scalp, complexion
sblemisl1es, itching feet. piles. etc,
which require but small quantity I'd
cure. To overcome this. and In re.
sponse to urgent appeals, tho dispen-
sers OF poslatn have been Obliged ID
adopt. In addition to the regular s!
package, special 50-ccnt size. which
IN future may. be found on sale al
Tragle's and other leading drug storei
In Richmond, or may be ordered direct
from the Emergency Laboratories. No.
81 West sTwenty-nfth Street, New Yorl
City. In all eczema cases poslam stopl
itching with first application, and pro.
ceeds to heal Immediately chronic,
cases being cured In two weeks. II
less serious skin troubles results are
seen after an overnight application.
Samples for experimental purposes
may still be had. FREQ of charge, By
writing to the laboratories for them.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
HOLLAND At HEAD
OF ORDER OF ELKS

DALLAS. TEXAS, July 14.-Grand
Exalted Ruler, Rush T.. Holland. Colo
RADIO Springs. Col: Grand Esteemed
Leading Knight John q. Shea, Hart
| ford, Conn; Grand Esteemed Loyal
Knight, A. M McAlewee, Forth Worth
Texas; Grand Esteemed Occurring
Knight. Warren g. sayre. Wabash, Ind.
York; Grand Tyler, Charles e. Decker
Minnesota; Grand Trustee. Alfred r.
Holley, Hackensack. N. u; Grand sec-
rotary, Fred c. Robinson, Dubuque
Iowa; Grand Inner Guard, A. M. Tay-
lor st. Augustine. Fla. Next conven-
tlon city, Los Angeles. Cal
This is the result OF to-day's SEES.
sion OF the national convention OF the
Benevolent Protective Order OF Elks
The officers were elected by acclama.
ton with the exception OF the grand
esteemed loyal knight, "A. c. Nc
Alewee. OF Fort Worn. Texas. who
gan. and grand inner guard "A. M
Taylor. OF st. Augustine, Florida, who
won from Thomas @. Phalen, of Mem
pills, Tenn, and John J. J.. Grooves. OF
Port Chester. N. Y.
In Los Angeles Next.
The selection OF the 1909 conven-
ton city was holly contested between
Los Angeles and Detroit, the former
winning by a fair sized majority. II
Is estimated that $4,000 people were
sersed with good things to eat and
drink at the barbecue to-day.
1t was nearly IL o'clock before the
members OF the Grand Lodge got down
to business in their session at the
Shortly after the opening session the
Guthrie tOkla.) lodge, through r. "A.
Kneigley. presented TO the Grant
Lodge q beautiful flag. reference being
made by the to the forty-Btxth
star representing Oklahoma. Great
applause followed the presentation and
acceptance.
Growth OF the Order.
First In the order Of business was
the submission OF reports from the va :
rious officers, all OF which were read.
allied ruler. John X. Tener. Of Char
leroi Pa, shows that during the year
lodges received by affliiation or initia-
tlon 46.345 members. 264 were suspend
ed or expelled. s.2os were stricken from
the rolls for non-payment OF dues, $3.50
RENTED and 2,79s died.
Forty-four new lodges have been
added to the list, with an Increase Of
$3.50 in membership. making the to-
tai NUMBER OF lodges to-day l,125, with
a total membership OF 284,321. The
report shows that ninety-eight men,
bers Of the Grand Lodge have died
since the Philadelphia meeting.
Grand Treasurer Edward Leech's re-
port, under date OF June 10th, shows
q balance on hand of s1O0.029. Total
receipts were s224.515, with dsburse-
ments OF s124,485.
The report Of the grand trustees
deals with the Elks' National Home at
length, showing but one death during
the last year, thirty-two residents at
the home, and the average age OF such
residents siXty-four years.
At II o'clock tomorrow will be held
the Session OF Sorrow" for deceased
members.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
TAFT WORKING ON SPEECH
Reading Former Letters of Acceptance
and Platforms for POIntH.

u HOT SPRINGS, VA, July 14.--Judge
William II. Taft has progressed suni-
GENTLY with the task of preparing his
letter Of acceptance, to be delivered at
Cincinnati on July 18th. to make plain
the necessity OF devoting two or three
more days to study OF various plat
forms OF the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties and speeches and let
ters of acceptance covering good
many years before he undertakes the
work OF putting his IDEAS in definite
form. He viii probably continue to
read and compare platforms. speeches
ana letters OF acceptance until next
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
TRANSFORM STOPPED FIRE.
Atlanta Blaze Threated to Destroy
Orpheum Theutrc-Loss $4,000.

ATLANTA, GA. July ia fire.
which threatened to destroy the Or
spheum Theatre and the four-story
building occupied by the machinery
firm Of J. I. T. Case, was gotten under
control last night after 1t had destroy
I'd the building occupied by the Atlanta
Box Company. dwelling-house and 9
number OF freight cars.
Shortly after the fire broke out a
heavy rain-storm came up. bringing
shift Of the wind. and materially
aided the fire department in subduine
the blaze. Adjoining buildings were
damaged by smoke and water. The
Night Watchman William III. Morris
OF the box company. has not been seen
since the Are, and It is feared that he
was burned to death.
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NAl36lnlz6(0
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adopted, amid applause. as was another
calling for the publication OF COM
plete list Of campaign expenditures
Within thirty days after the election.
The resolution providing for the ap-
pointment Of the subcommittee was Of
fered by Mr. Hall, Of Nebraska:t
Adjournment Of the full committee
followed, and all took luncheon as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Bryan. Mr..
Bryan remarked facetiously that he
had seats for fortysix. adding, to
shouts OF laughter, that he believed
the Write House tables were larger.
After luncheon the subcommittee met
long enough to determine on the time
and the place OF its next meeting, and
adjourned.
Nearly all the visitors then took
trains for their homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
PAR11Eo TO co ON STUMP.
Says He Will Give Ticket Loyal Sup
port and Hopes for Success.


HELENA, MONT, July 14.-In an In
terview with the Associated Press
Judge Alton B. Parker stated that he
intended to OFFER his services to the
Democratic National Committee as a
campaign speaker. and would devote
all the time he could making speeches.
He said he would speak outside Of New
York. but at this time could not state
what places he would speak In.
Judge Parker said he believed the
Democrats had agood chance to carry
New York this year..and that he would
give his hearty support to Bryan and
Kern.
From Helena Judge Parker will go
to Livington and meet Delaney Nicoll.
OF New Cork, and the two mon will
spend about three weeks touring the
Yellowstone Park. While here Judge
Parker has been the guest Of Thomas
j. Walsh.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
ALA FEELS GUARD.
Slayer of Father Leo Makes Second
AttemDt to Escape.

Slayer of Father Leo Makes Second
Attempt to Escape.
CANON CITY, COL, July 14.-Seizing
moment when his guards back was
turned toward him and the door OF the
cell was unlocked, Giuseppe Ala.
slayer Of Father Leo. of Denver, who
is to be hanged this week, felled the
man he thought the only barrier be-
tween himself and liberty and made q
crazed attempt to fight his way out OF
the penitentiary
The Italian was almost Immediately
overpowered by the men on the death
watch. who were seated in front of
the cell door. and the almost uncon-
scious deputy warden was taken from
the cell, the door locked, and ALA APP
parently resumed his usual calm de-
meanor.
This is the second assault Ala has
made on his guards in attempting to
escape.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
FA1LAro HAnMoNIzE.
Opposing Republican Factions in Ten.j
IA nessec Still Far Apart.

CHATTANOOGA TENN, July 14.--
The conference OF the Evans-Sanders
and Brownlow-Houk elements OF the
which 1t was proposed to harmonize
the party In the State. has resulted in
perfect discord. The State committees
men OF each element claimed to be the
regular organization. and each refused
official standing. It was hoped by
harmonizing these conflicting elements
to elect a Republican Governor, but
under present conditions there Will
probably be two candidates In the field.
But both elements will support Taft
for President.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

4-I-- 7-41I July J :, IJVo' u
Is A. M. temperatures. 80
Humidity 60
Wind, direction ........s.....,. North
Wind. velocity ..5....... 6
Weather ....s... Clear
Rainfall ,,...,,.....g.. Trace
IL noon temperature. ........y.,... %
10 p. M. temperature. ...3..t..f..s.5.8..i. SS
Maximum temperatureupto5 F.. M. zoo
Minimum temperature up to 5 p. NJ, ~
Mean temperature. .,S.. ..,...E..,.. 81
Normal Temperature ...5......5..5.t... 10
EXCESS In temperature tO-day...,..
EXCESS In temperature since March
5ls 15.i... J Q !
Accum. excess in temperature since
January lat Observation-Disclosures. 81
Excess In rainfall since March t..3.45
Accum, excess In rainfall since
January LIST .s...,.s... .,..j,......5.5a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
MRS. CLIFFORD PARTRIDGE DEAD.
Wife Of Thnw's Attorney, Who Disap
reared, Dies in Hospital.

WIG Of Thnw'H Attorney, Who Dlsap-
penred, Dies in Hospital.
NEW YORK. July 14.-Mrs. Clifford
Hartridge. whose strange disappearance
last October gave rise to many rumors
concerning her whereabouts and her
reasons for leaving her husband. Clif-
ford w. Hartridge. chief Of counsel for
Harry K. Thaw in his first trial, died
yesterday at the Homeopathic Hospital
in Pittsburg OF cerebro spinal meni-
gifts. The body was taken to-day to
Canton, ". Y, the home OF Mrs. Hart
ridges mother.
The disappearance OF Mrs. Hartridge
was reported to the police on October
5th last. Three days before that she
disappeared, leaving no clue by which
her family or the police could trace
her. No reason was known for her
strange disappearance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15

and southwestern Railway. died at TIL,
family home here to-day In his eight.
eth year. He was a captain In thu
Slxtieth Tennessee Regiment OF Con.
Cederates, and his diary shows that he
was member OF the Immortal si1
hundred" who wero subjected to th(
fierce Are OF their own men on John.
sons Island He was born at Newport
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
THE WEAT THEIR

Forecast, observation-disclosures We'd.
ncsdny, Thursdny fair; fresh, west to
winds.
North CnrOllna-ShovcrS Wedneadnyj
Tlurxdny fair, winds, mostly light, to
fresh and west.
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DEATHS

BRAcKETT.-Died. at his residence
on the Charles City Road at $3.50
P. NJ. July III, 1908. Mr.. P. +.
( BRACKETT. aged cighty-five years.
He leaves one daughter. Mrs. Law
renee Becker.
Funeral from his residence THIS
wednesday, AFTERNOON at 4
O'clock. Interment in lakewood.
Friends and acquaintance invited to
attend.
ROBERTsON.-Died at his residence,
In Charlottesville. Va. July 14th. a
1890 P. NJ. Captain HARRISON
ROBERTSON. formerly OF Danvllle.
Va. after a protracted illness. in the
e!ghty-seventh year OF his age.
Funeral notice later.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15

at his residence. is
Up. 81, RICHARD L Schultz. aged
fifty-seven years. after a long illness.
which he bore with Christian forth
tude. He leaves. besides his wife.
three sons. Eugene. Richard, Jr.. and
Walter: six daughters. Olivia, Estelle.
dette.
Funeral from St afary's German
Catholic Church THURSDAY MORN
ING at o'clock.
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
port News please copy.
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Weekly
Sale

California Hams, y ,;,;l, &c
Shaffer's Hams Sc
Elgin Butter, pcrSpound 7cl
4 Large Mackercls .25c
3 Cans Large Tonlat 5 ,a5c
New Potatoes, peck b, acc
I5-pound Can Pure Lard ,.63c
Best Graduated Sugar, lac
Whole Grain Rice, per ID ,..'35 7c
Fresh Country Eggs DOE iz, 1 80
N Everything else at same rate ate
Satisfaction guaranteed u
money refunded. A
Goods delivered In any part ct
city and suburb
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15

Special to The Times Dispatch.1
NORFOLK VA.,,t July 14.-James g..
Parks, aged seventeen. and the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs, James r. Parks, OF Olney,
Eastern Shore, died lastsnight at Sarah
Leigh Hospital, where he was brought
about ten days ago for surgical atten-
ton, The remains were forwarded &c o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-15
NAOAS1 " uIAcEs
Special to The Timec-Dlyn

- LbDecIHI 70 TIC TImeE- DIJpatch.1
CLUSTER SPRINGS. VA. July IA
Moses Walker, an aged ex-Confederate.
formerly OF Person county. N. c.. but
fax, and at the time OF his death over
seer OF the poorEfor this district, died
ssudden'-. last Friday OF heart failure
here at his home, and was buried SAT-
He leaves a widow and several sons
and daughters. among the number.
John s. Walker. travelling man Of
Richmond and Lynchburg; Willie w.
Walker. Of Harmony. Va. and G.. ].
Walker, of Tarb orc. N. g.
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Special to Tho Times Dispatch.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, July IA
Captain Harrison r. bertson formerly
q prominent business man Of DanYtlle,
night at the advanced age Of eighty.
six years. He had been In Ill health
for a long time, The arrangements
for the funeral have not been made.
William Fl. Allen. ss
rsneciai5to The Times Dispntch.1
RISTOI Al, July 14.-Willfam e.,
Allen, father OF Walter u. Allen, gem
ieral passenger agent OF the Virginia
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BLACkSBuRG. VA, July l4.-Wll-
liam g. Newlee. who died In Lynch
burg Sunday night. was brought hcra
and buried yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Luke White, OF Pulaski. and Rev. w.
Fl. Joyce conducted the religious SER
Vice at the grave, after which the
ritual OF the Order OF Elks for such
occasions was read by representatives
OF the Pulaski lodge. OF which Mr..
New1aa wa d m 1har