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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Collanse of a Bridge .

Elkton, Md, Sept. 23.-As freight
train was passing over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad bridge across the Susque-
hanna river a few minutes before Z
O'Clock this morning, between ten and
fifteen cars fell into the channel on the
Cecil county side of Watson Island.
The bridge ACROSS the river is being re-
built, and when the train was passing
over one of the spans gave way with a
terrific crash. The whole train with the
exception Of one car and the locomotive
fell into the river. Up to this time only
one man is known to have been injured,
and it is believed that none were
drowned, or killed, The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad will use the tracks of the
Pennsylvania Railroad between Ater.
deen andWilmington until the repairs can
be made which will likely be some time.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
psuy's cables and wires, the Baltimore
and Ohio Telegraph wires and part Of the
Bell Telephone wires were put out OF
commission. Ii WAS rumored thst the
bridge bad Seen dynamited, but this is
not confirmed.
Lister reports say the accident was
due 10 structural weakness. In all II
cars and 400 feet OF the structure were
precipilated into the river 80 feet below.
The damage to the work is estimated st
$500. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
TOday's Telegraphic News
Question of Yeracity.

New York, Sept. 29.-Wsll street
and financial circles are still discussing
the statement OF John ID. Archbold oil
the Standard Oil Company carried yes
terdsy by the United Press. Despite
the denial sent out by the Standard Oil
publicity department, virtually every
New York paper this morning carr ed
the story in full. A number Of them,
whose fancial writers we're personally
familiar with Mr.. Arcbbold's style,
commented to the effect that the state
ment sounded very like the Standard Oh
chief.
The interview was secured by a re-
liable representative Of the United Press
who saw Mr.. Archbold shortly after ten
O'Clock yesterday morning at 26 Broad
way. The reporter states that following
his taking down OF the statement OF the
Standard Oil chief he read the story tl
the latter and made some corrections at
his suggestions. A promise was then
exacted from him by Mr.. Archbold that
no material change was to be made 10
the story, that it was not to be edited,
or prefsced with any conjecture or con-
clusion.
Mr.. Archbold has repudlsted the
story. Against this the United Press
has the word Of ito representative and
the question is narrowed down to one OF
veracity between two men, Mr.. Archbold
and the representative of the United
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

Alarm is felt 10 many sections OF New
York because of the rapid and continued
spread of the big forest fires that have
been burning for many days IN the Adj
rondacks.
The Indiana House OF Representatives
came very near being the scene of riot
yestsrdsy as q result of the ssl OF the
bsckers of the county local option bill.
The police elected a score of workers.
Reunited through the efforts of her
mother-in-lsW, Mrs. Ferdinand Pinney
Earle, the affinity wife OF the artist,
bss returned to the Earle home at Mon
roe, n. Y, whence she fed with her
young baby a few weeks ago, charging
thu her husband had beaten her.
Charles Boyle, a former student Of
Stanford University, Sun of Henry Boyle,
millionaire propefty-holder OF seattle
and Oakland and member of family con-
spicuous in the most exclusive society cir
cles of San Raphael, CAL, is alleged to
have made confession of number OF
crimes committed in Marion county last
spring. According to Sheriff Taylor,
who interviewed young Boyle iD jail at
Salinas, the prisoner admitted that be
had held up Is men in the Nationsl
Hotel bar at San Raphael and seriously
wounded constable; that he had a.
tackled a young woman with club and
pursued another and was guilty OF other
offeuses which for a time terrified q
quiet community. The sheriff knows Of
no motive for the Young mans conduct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Bow Murderer's Confession,

New York, sep. 29.-Enrique De-
lara, the seventeen-yesr-old Ssnto Do.
mingan, who, it is claimed by the police,
has made full confession of the murder
and robbery of Rev. Father Arturo AS
encio in Central Park on the night OF
September ii, will be taken today to
the scene of the crime where The detec-
tives hope to break down the boys self
confession and secure a more detailed
account Of the killing. According TO the
authorities, Delsra has admitted robbing
Fisher AsenciO on previous occasion
and killing and robbing him in the park
because Of alleged revolving propositions
made him by the Santo DOMINICAN priest.
o. the night of the shooting, Delara
said he met the priest by appointment at
an Eighth avenue entrance to the park
and walked with him. In deserted spot 10
the park Father Asencio, Delsra claims,
iDsulted him and enroged him to such a
degree that he drew his revolver and
fred. The priest fell and Delars tore off
his watch and chsiD, took his purse, and
ran. When arrested Delsrs at first de-
MED sill knowledge of the crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Qompers' Manifesto.

Rochester, N. Y, Sept. 23.-At to-
days session Of the Workingmens Fede-
ration of New York State the expected
manifesto from Samuel Gompers OF the
American Federation of Labor was reed
and adopted with but one dissenting
vote. The manifesto recites the de-
mands Of labor submitted to the national
conventions of republican and democrat
ic parties together with the sections OF
the respective platforms bearing upon
the subjects touched upon in the de-
msnds.
10 part the manifesto reads: "The
republican party definitely lines up with
the corporate interests OF the country and
defies the people to help themselves.
"The democratic party endorses labor
demand and pledges itself to carry them
into effect fit Is put into power. Wecall
upon the workers of our common country
to stand faithfully by our friends, oppose
and defeat our enemies, whether they be
candidates for president for congress. or
others Offices, whether executive legisla-
tive or judicial"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Monnet and Haskell

Columbus, o., Sspt. 23.-''I can not
exonerate Governor Haskell from the
charge that he was a participant in the
$500, 900 bribery fund raised By the
Standard Oil interests to bride me to
stop my proceedings against them, but
neither can / condemn him." declared
former Attorney General Monnett, OF
Ohio, in the Bryan train today at Pros
pect.
"All 7 know against the treasurer Of the
democratic committee" he continued, lis the
statement of CHARLES b. Squier that Charles
N. Haskell was one Of the three men who
raised the fuuds to bride me. Haskell has
always declared that he was Innocent But
insist that the courts are open and that a
grand jury investigation would show lust
what was done. Ifthere is suother Haskell
the grand jury can easily determine that fact. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Taft Starts for the West.

Cincinnati, Sept. 23.-Wm. ID. TAFT
started for the vest today. Brooks,
Ind, will be his first stop today aud
there he will speak to the farmers at 8
big countryside barbecue. After Brooks,
he will trail through indiana At 5
p. N. Thursday he will reach Chicrgo,
where be will meet Flank II. Hitchcock,
chsirman of the national committee.
At Chicago he will have consultation
W tn Governor Oummins, who will &C.
company him into Iowa. Mr.. Taft ex-
poets 10 return to Cincinnati about Octo-
Der s, si.er swing around the circle to
Denver and within few days will start
On q southern speech making trip.
Cincinnati, o., Sept 2S.-Precsu-
tions are being taken to guard Taft
against accident on his trip through the
west. When the TAFT train left here this
morning q special "pilot" train preceded
1t and will keep sbead Of the Taft train
on the whole trip. The schedule OF the
Taft train calls for so miles an hour during
the entire trip, exclusive OF stops. The
tain in which be travels Ia the fnest
ever assembled 10 Cincinnati.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

q postpcnement till the next u Getting.
This was agreed to.
Mr.. Pirrell called attention to the
resolution introduced by him some time
sgo fer the codif 'ation Of the laws, and
pleasantly referred to Mr.. Evans in re-
gard to the matter. Mr.. Birell said
10 the near future he would call for
report from the committee having the
matter in charge
Mr.. Evans said ne took little interest
in the codiication of the laws, but
would not oppose action In the mater.
No other business appearing, council
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Senator Foraker.

Chicago, Sept. 23.-MysterY sur
rounds the presence in Chicago today of
Senator Dick of Ohio, lieutenant of Sem
stor Foraker. Mr.. Dick arrived yesler-
day afternoon aud held a conference
with Senator Crane of Massachusetts, in
The interest Of Foraker. Just what hap
pened at this conference is not known as
Dick and Crane both declined to talk.
1t is believed that Dicks appearance
here means that be is trying to work up
compromise with national republican
leaders. Report is that Dick carried q
message to Crane to the effect that while
Foraker would prefer to stump Ohio as
the accredited representative of the ma
tional comm tee whether the national
committee liked 1t 'or not be intended to
stump the state. When reporters atarted
on his trial today Dick vanished. 1t is
believed about republican headquarters
that he is waiting her for the arrival Of
Judge Taft from Cincinnati tonight.
Politicians believe Dick will urge upon
Taft the necessity of keeping Foraker
ont of the discard for the present at
least.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
WEDNESDAY EVENING. SEPT. %. 1906

Two years ago, or just prior to the
New York state election in November,
1906. the republicans we're alarmed at
what was said 10 be strong and de-
termiped effort to elect Wm. K. Hears!
governor of that state, and defeat Chas.
E. Hughes. The republicans were so
badly scared that President Roosevelt
sent bis secretary of state, Mr.. Root, to
make speech in deuunciation of Hearst.
This speech WAS delivered in Utica On
tue night of November l, 1906. Mr..
Roo. declared that he spoke with the
presidents authority. He read extracts
f rom Mr.. Hesrsfs newspapers previous
t, McKiuley's assassination to support
the charge that Hearst urged the shoot
inc at Buffalo; that Hearst "was an In
sincere self-seeklog demSgOgue;' that
"the public knows the character OF MI
Hearst only by the newspapers be pub
fishes. and God FORBID that we should
SGT up 10 the high station Of governor OF
New York, fer the admiration ami lml'
talion Of our children, the man whose
character is reflected 10 the columns o.
the New YORK Journal, VIM. K.
Hearst" In conclusion Mr.. Root said;
81 ssy by the presidents authority that
in pennisg these words, with the horror
of President McKinley's murder fresh
before him, be bad Mr.. Hearst specially
in bis mind" Two years ago the Ga
zelte expressed lis opinion of VIM
R. Hearst, not as harshly as Mr.
Root did for the president. The ga
zette has not changed its opinion of Mr..
Hearst; it considered him then character
less; It does now. However, the presi-
dent has changed, IS be speaks with
some respec. OF M. Hearst, now, inas-
much as that worthy maligus Governor
Haskell, and Governor Haskell de-
nouuces Hearst es an assassin of char
act.r. 1t is a difference as to whose OK
is being gored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

Tbs City Council wss In session about
&c hour last night. An average volume
OF business, mos ly Of routine nature,
was transacted.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
President Curtin announced the men,
bers OF the standing committees of the
Aldermen. 10 doing so be said that as
the personnel of the new board was the
same as last session, he had made no
changes, ard be hoped this would be
agreeable 10 the members. They all sig
nlfied that they approved of his action.
Mr.. Biirell, from the lower board, sub
sequently appeared in the chamber bear
ing an invitation to the Aldermen for a
JOINT meeting for the election OF a police
commissioner from the First wsri.
Mr.. Ballenger moved that the invita-
ton be declined, and that joint met
ing be held at the next regular nesting
of Council for the election OF commits
sioner.
This motion was adopted by unani-
NOUS vote.
Mr.. Brill called attention to certain
recommendations in Mayor PATS inau-
gural address on the let instant, and
asked if 1t was not customary to refer
such suggestions to appropriate commit
tees.
An interchange Of opinio, Ia which
nearly ali the members participated, fol-
lowed, some saying that inaugural ad
dress of mayors had never heretofore
been referred to committees, ss they did
not form psrtof the official proceedings
of either board, the addresses being de-
livered in joint session. Messages Of
mayors to Council, however, were always
properly referred.
Mr.. Brill finally introduced q resoln.
ton referring Mayor PATS inaugural ad-
dress to proper committees, but after fur
Their discussion it was laid over, 1t being
understood that copies of the address
would be procured by the members and
the mayors recommendations be given
proper attention.
Mr.. Brill again called attention to the
alleged inadequate Unsatisfactory electric
car service on King street. He said the
car is seldom at the foot OF that street
when the Norfolk steamer arrives, and
that passengers are often compelled to
walk to the union station. Mr.. Brill
thought the mayor and committee on
streets were derelict in not compelling
the company to run the Car on q proper
schedule.
Mr.. Mercury said the committee on
streets could not compel the company to
render satisfactory service. The mayor,
however, could.
No action was taken In the matter.
When an ordinance passed by the
Common Council, fixing the grade of AL
fred street, between Prince and Duke,
was read, Mr.. Summers asked certain
questions concerning the same, and City
Engineer Dunn was invited into the
chamber to make explanations as to the
effects OF the new grade.
Mr.. Dunn's txp an, ors we're salts
factory, end the A ldermen concurred In
the action of the Common Council in
adopting the same, as they did on all
other papers sent in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

Mr. BRYAN's prompt demand upon
Mr.. Roosevelt TO substantiate his charge
that CIV. Charles n. Haskell, of Okla
homa, treasurer of the democratic ma
tional committee, was ever connected
with the Standard Oh Company was OPP
FORTUNE, and the presidents answer Is
awaited with interest. Mr.. Roosevelt
has been prone to make wild assertions,
he being of that ilk who seem to sup
port that they can say whst they please,
whether it be true or false, and that
thew are under no obligation TO make
explanations when their Ssstr lous aTe
controv red O. frJven to be bsseless,
While Mr. Bryan wss indicting his
challenge ID Mir. Roosevelt National
Chairman Mack was telegrsphing to
the president protesting against the ref
ersnce to The $500, 900 declared by the
republicans TO have been found in the
democratic treasury when Governor
Haskell was made treasurer. The spec
tscle Of presidential candidate and MS
chief campaign manager simultaneously
rebukirg the chief magistrate of the
nation for making statements declsred
to be uDjustifed is a commentary upon
the present politicsl condition of the
country,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

THE following appeared in the Local
Brsvities Of the Gazette on Saturday
las:
A civil service examination for the
position of clerk (male and femsls) and
csrfier (male) will be held at the post
ofics in this city on October IA.
a Washington paper gsrbled 1t as
follows:
Announce is made that tae local
board Of civil service examiners will hold
an examination st the city postoihce DC
tober II next for the position Of clerk
carrier. Both male and female csndi'
dstes are eligible.
Another Washington paper endeavof-
ed TO make il appear that female was
about to become Il letter carrier OF this
city and in an article attempting to be
funny, stated that great excitement fol-
lowed the announcement here and that
meetings we're held concerning the mat
ter. etc The Washington papers, one
and all, make Themselves ridiculous in
their constant abortive attempts to be-
little Alexandria and her citizens. These
papers, however, ere constantly solicit
ing patronage in Alexandria and derive
no small revenue from her people, but
all the same they let no opportunity 70
by to bring reproach upon the city. 1t
is needless to say that the paragraph,
which was sufficiently plain, caused
neither excitement nor comment here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

THERE is 3 slump in the New YORK
stock market. The record of the yesr
was made yesterday when 1890, 900
shsres we're sold, prices being knocked
down several points, Many persons
think it is of a political character.
Quite likely. Republicans say it vss
due to fear of Bryan's election. They
srs either confessing the probability that
ME-. Bryan will be elected, or they work
ed a slump of the msrke: in order TO
scsrs he financial inteTests into making
generous Contributions to save the re-
publican party. Hitchcock admits that
he is waiting for money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
The Charges Against Haskell.

New York, Sept. 2S.--''If the repub-
Iicsns prove Gov. Haskell of having
acted as Standard Oil agent the demo-
ocrsiic party will expe,t him to follow
Forakers lead to resign. But IL Is up
10 the republicans to prove it. The onus
Is on them" Norman E. Mack, demo-
cratic national chairman In statement
issued here today declared the above as
the position Of his party in the Haskell
mstter. He said nothing would be doue
by the Bryan nen other thsn what al
ready had been done By their c1ndidste.
"Fhe republicans have adopted the
Hearst charges" he ssid, NOW let them
prove them true"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
To Lecture In Bryan's interest.

London, Sept. 23-William ]. Bryan IS to
have the services in his campaign for the
presidency Of Lady Francis Cook and several
noted lecturers, whom she will take 10 Amer
lea. Lady Cooks interest in Mr.. Bryan
mes from the fact that she believes he will
do more for the cause Of woman suffrage and
the regulation Of the divorce evil than any
other public man in the United States,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
Fri1htfuI Accident.

Philadelphia, Sept. 23.-5eventy-two
men Injured, st least seven of them IA
tally, is the terrible result of q trolley
accident caused by damaged signal
box on the Southwestern Traction Com
psDy's line, near Tiuicumbat about Z
O'Clock. Two trolley cars, heavily loaded
with workmen, running at high speed,
collided head-on in dense fog aud in
stanily the bodies OF dying aud msimtd
we're scattered about the road or buried
under wrecksge. One Of the cars was
bound cityward from Chester, the other
was known as the Baldwin Tripper, ="
leaving this city $3.50 each morning car
rying workmen to the Baldwin Locomo-
tive Works at Chester. In the car were
rs men. The "iripper" bad CROPPED its
way through the dense fog into switch.
Another car passed it bat the crew failed
to inform the crew OF the Trippsr that
there vas another car 10 the block fol-
lowing and the tripper started ahead.
II had not gore half mile when 1t
crashed Into the city bound car full
speed.
The official of the road place the blame
fer the collision upon strikers In Chester
who have been fighting the compsny for
several months. They are suspected OF
having tempered with signal box.
K,dol will. in a yery short time, enable the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23

K'dol will, in a very short time, enable the
stomach to do the work ii should do, and the
work il should do is TO digest all the food you
eat. IL makes the stomach sweet and II IS
pleasant to take. II is sold here By W. f.
Creighton d Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-23
CITY Council.

Tbs City Council wss in session about
&c hour last night. An average volume
OF business, mos. ly of a routine nature,
was transacted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-23
BANK ORGANIZED
FOR HAVERHLL
German Savings Bank, With
$4,000 Capital to Begin
Business Jan. |
STOCK is ALL SUBSCRIBED
Articles Of Incorporation to Be Filed
Next Week Officers Will Be
Elected Monday = Location in Hav-
crhilI Has Not Yet Been Decided
is Towns First Bank.
STOCK is ALL SUBSCRIBED

Marshall county Is to have another
bank, and the town of Haverhill is to
have it's first bank on Jan. l, 1909. The
German Savings bank, of Haverhill.
has been organized and on Tuesday of
next week the articles OF incorporation
will be filed. Its capital stock is $780,
600, all of which has been subscribed
The stock is divided into shares Of 500
each.
The greater part OF tho stock has
been taken by Haverhill business men
and farmers of the vicinity. The bank
Will do both savings and commercial
business A meeting of Nle stockhold-
ers will be held next Monday, when
a board OF directors and officers Will
he elected The bank will commence
business Jan. l. and in the meantime
a location will be decided upon. the
following are the incorporators: j. j..
Mcclure. of this city; and NJ. l.. krier,
c. j. 1mllot. p. Mousel, and Martin
Kunkel, of Haverhill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-10-23
News of Liscomh.

Rev Mr.. Squires of Minnesota,
preached in the Christian church Sum
day morning and evening. setting forth
very forcibly the principles Of prohibi-
ton. His view of the subject was log
ical and easily proved by existing con-
ditions, and was attentively received
by the audience. The call for an Of
fering to help further the work of the
temperance advocates in the county
met with q most liberal response
.While in Liscomb Mr.. Squires was en-
tertained at the home of f. M. Lhamon.
Mrs Ida Tripp Grimes and son
Floyd of Round Lake, Mimi, are Wis
iting relatives and friends for few
days. Mrs. Grimes, who was reared
and lived in Iiscemb prior to her mar
riage to David Grimes, is on her way
to Illinois, where she has a position
in an office.
Mrs. Alice Christy, of Minneapolis,
and Miss Finley of Written, aunts of
Frank and Robert Black, visited their
nephews at the home Of Mrs. SADIE
Bueghly this week.
George Weathery came home from
a business trip to Minnesota Saturday.
II. J. Stanley, who has been in Bona
parte for three weeks relieving the
agent at that place, went to Manson
Saturday wheye he will have charge OF
the station for some time. He visited
his family here Friday.
Mrs. David Parnell is in A1nes visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Nora Holdredge.
Miss Ella Fry was in Union Thurs
day on business.