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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

ONE of the claims Of The + plblidsn
psrty upon the su6r'ges OF The people
IA that if it be intrusted with another
term of power it will reform the defects
In the currency. It's own financial su-
thorities have been pressing it to effect
the reforms for many years, and II hss
D nd no attention to them until the re-
cent session, and all it could accomplish
then WAS sorry mskeshift consisting
of two discr rlant schemes tucked To-
gsth,r. The Philadelphia Record asks
"Wbere is The patty going to get Inc
wisdom during the next four years thai
it has not acquired during the last four
o. eight, or sixteen ?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Awaiting Her Death.

Passsic, NJ June lS -Impit'ent for
death, which sne says IAN angel OF the
Lorf' has wsrned Der will coma before
sunrise t)moIrow, Mr,. Anna X sslcia
is today awaiting her end in hospital
here. 1.-THE L I'd has called me home, I"
she said today, and though app rent y
quite sane on any other subject che will
not be moved from her conviction.
Mr.. Kiselcia, who since the death OF
her husband has been eminently devoul,
Informed the neighbors of her summons
by the death angel week ago and
asked Rev. DR.. Hsitlnger to say masses
for her soul. Fearing suicide, the
police had the woman commit ed to the
hospital Mrs. Kiselcis denies any
thought of suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
COMMUNICATED

As an eyewitness to the management
OF the fire at Jameson's Studio, / want
10 say that the volunteers under the lead
Of the efficient chiei, George W. Pettey,
worked more like men receiving 800 per
month for their services than those who
labor for love and are ofientime, sneered
at when asking for something to enliven
interest in the FIRE department. 1t Is
customary In this life to visit till q man
dies to speak Of his virtues, bat the fire.
man prefers little "isfy" while be
lives aud net 30 much "epitafy" when
he's dead. The entire business popula-
ton Of this block should thank the fire
department for it, efficient work. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
From Washington.
ICorr. spondencs Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, ID. O., June 10.

ICorr. spOndence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, d. O., June 10.
The exodus of diplomatists from
Washington to the Chicago convention
has begun. Many went out today and
other. will follow t>morrOw to j)in the
ranks of those mr. ady 10 the west.
John Barrett, direct of the bureau oil
American republics, will leave today
to lookiafter the diplomatic fold in the
Wild fsstuessss OF Chicago. He will
Fete ve the tickets from the, rgeant and
dist ibute them. He hiss supplied lists
of The visitors to the Chicago clu5s
where they will receive special attention.
James j. Hill, one Of the great rail-
road magnstss held conference Witb
the president today. The republican
platform is supposed to have brought
nim t. WashiDPt m.
Secretary Netealf and Secretary Taft on
the Presidents yacht Mayfower and many
Daval ofh' ers on the Montgomery and OsheI
ships Of the navy clustered aronnd bar 10
the Chesapeake Bay this morning whe the
old monitor Florida is anchored muiely
awaiting the impact of torpedo with 24l
pounds of gune otion. The ordnance vivi
sectionists are an1iOusly awaiting 10 see whs
6in happen 10 her. If she is not entirely
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

No Need OF Suffering from Rheumstis m.
II Is a mistake to allow anyone to
suffer from raeumstism, as the pain can
always be relieved, and In most cases a
cure effected by apply ing OhsmberlsiD's
Liniment. The relief from pain which
it sffords is alone worth many times its
cost. 1t makes sleep and rest possible.
Even 10 cases Of long standing this lini-
ment should be ussd on account Of the
relief which it affords. Do not be dis
coursged until yon have given it trial.
Fer sale by w. F. Creighton aud Co.
and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
A CARD OF THANKS.

desire to extend my thanks 10 the mem
hers of the FIRE department Of Alexandria, as
well as to many citizens, for their prompt and
efficient work in subdulng the FIRE in the
upper portion Of the building occupied by the
Lozano Dry Goods Company yesterday even
ing. In this connection will state that Mr.
A. +. Slaymaker is not the manager of the
company, as has been assumed by some per-
cons. Respectfully.
MRS. SALLIR =. LozANo.
Comnanv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Born I'm Iowa

Our family were all born and raised
in Iowa, and have used Chamberlain
O)lic, Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy
(made at Des MOines) for years. We
know how good it is from long expert
ence in the use OF it. In fact, when ia
Ell Paso, Texas, the writer's life was
saved by the prompt use of this remedy.
We are now engaged in the mercantile
business at Narcoossee, Fla, and have
Introduced the remedy here. II has
proven very successful aud is constantly
growing 10 favor. -~.EESIs Bros. This
remedy is for sale by w. F. Creighton
& Co. and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Supplemented Suit.

New York, June l3. Alfred Gwynne
Vsud, roilt's rumored set lemeD Of $40,
coo, 900 with his wife is to be supple
mel I'd by damages of $50, 900 for the
ali, nation of the affections of Mra. Mary
Agnes Ruiz, If Ant)nio A. Ruiz, the
Cuban diplomat, husband OF the woman,
can collect The claim though tie coUr:s,
it is said. Mr.. Ruiz is quoted today AZ
saying be will resign from the Cabau
legt on to start the suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
SUICIDE OF A BRIOKLAYER.

In view OF more than lUu Dathert
and many sut ,m6biliti, @. A, Goodrich,
sixty year, old, ve,t,rdsy afternoon
about $3.50 O'Clock jumped from the sea-
wall surrounding the tidal basin al
Washington and WAS drowned.
Goodrich who was bricklsytr, left q
note in which he said he was tired oil
living, and as he could not pay his
bosrd bill, thought he might as we'll end
it all. The body was recovered by the
police boat Msj'r Sylvester.
Before taking the fatal leap Goodrich,
took off his vest, hat, and coat. These
were found on the seawall about 200
yards northeast of the bathing beach.
The man appeared In the neighborhood
about 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Ait'r watching the bAtbers, he strolled
over to the bathouse and tried 10 borrow
a oat He then walked to the seawall
and leaped intl the water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Another Fine.

R1chestsr, N. Y, June l9.-The
Standard OIL Company today fsces the
possibility of fine of $500, 600 in con-
sequence of the verdict of guilty as in.
dicted. rendered by jury 10 the United
States Court hire late last night The
arguments on the motion for neW trial
will be heard on July st Buffalo, be-
fore Judge Hazel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

DURING the month of May The tOtsI
arrivals of immigrants in New York
hsrbor amounted TO 1898 persons,
against lac, 5SS arrivals in May, 1907.
As a further SIGN of the time it is sn-
nolnced that Two dOube-screw II 'am-
ships OF the line carrying passengers be-
tween Naples and New York have sus-
pended their trips urtl business condi-
Ous improve,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

A Young man, son of the pnsideDl
o'an express company, has been pardoned
by Pr.sidert Roosevelt ecause it wss
shown that he was made a criminal by
a blow on the head. He was convicted
of counterfeiling. Had he been the
s,n of so employee instead of The presi'
dent of the company, it would probably
have required more than a blow on bis
head TO have secured his pardon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

ANOTHER republican Congressman,
]. F. Lsning, of Ohio, is in trouble
and has been indicted as result OF the
grand icrg investigation of the failure OF
the Ohio Trust Company. tie has been
r,nominated, but refuses t. resign, and
will thus help along the election of a
dsmecratic Congress-. Ohio republicans
are ctrtliniy having hard time of it
thin vesr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
New York Stock Market

New York, June l3.--There was another
slump in the market in the early part Of the
first hour. Shortly after the opening prices
Of the leading issues decli ed fractionally be.
low the lowest range reached on Friday.
Stocks generally sustained fractional losses
in the early trading, but the movement ended
abruptly and ia the last half Of The hour the
tone became firm and nearly eli the losses
were recovered. The mai ket clOse1 slightly
stronger. most Of the stocks traded in show
ing fractional gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

President RoOsEyELnsnd Secretary
Taft have warned the government q
P mama that fraud will not be permit I'd
in the approaching election on the 18th
mu,. For a republican administration
in the United States 10 warn other gov
ernmeuls against election irinds sridicu
Ions in the extreme; besides what hal
this government - do with the election
il PInsms, anyway?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Shamrock ~ Beaten.

London, June l3-Sir Thomas Lipton's
Shamrock Nv was badly beaten 10 trianeu.
lar race with White Heather and Brynhild
from More to Deal 10 lay. White Heather
easily won win Brynhild second. The posi-
suit has caused loss of faith among English
yachtmen 10 the new Shamrock's d-sign,
many favodng the White Heather type.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Killed Children, Husband and Her
self.

Cadillac, Mich, June 1S.-Mr'.
Daniel Cooper, aged SO, and insane,
killed her six children, her husband
and committed suicide at her home here
today. She used revolver, shooting
her victims down as fast as she could
relnad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

Is the case. of the Norfolk and PTs'
mouth Tract on Company Va. Ellington,
administrator, in which the opinion was
handed down ly Judge White in the
Cout of Appeals on Thursday, II WAS
N I'D that sect on l62 of the constitution
O Virgins, sbolishing the fellow SER
want doctrine az to railroads, does nCt
apply to street. car companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Torpedolng the Florida.

Fort Monroe, Va, June lS.-Setrs-
try Taft and Secretary Metcalf arrived
here to see the attempt 10 sink the mon
itcr Florida with Whitehead torpedo.
The officials srdved on the Msyh)wer
at sunrise and anchored of Crsny Island,
tkrse quarters of a mile from the Flor
ida, anchored in shallow water off Sew
ALPS Point.
Hampton Roads Ia only slightly choppy
today and the conditions for the st arc
considered excellent.
The torpedo will travel along a:rll-
ley wire from float 800 yards distant
and many ordnance officers predict that
the Florida, though modern craft aud
protected as is bstllsship, will I'LL and
sink after the tremendous explosion.
Fort Monroe, Va, June l3.-The
Florida was torpedoed today, the gun
cct.on's crash settling her ten inches to
starbosrd. The water tight bulkhesds
stood the test and the water got no
farther than the compartment punct1red.
The test was dramatic and spectacular
In the extreme. As In time of actual
war every officer and man OF the Flor
ida's crew remained aboard ship. Naval
officials who superlntended the test were
also aboard.
The hiss of the torpedo as 1t plunged
from the barge 800 feet away, Its men,
acing acton as it rushed fOrward with
its destructive charge, the contact with
the ship, the shock felt by those Oh
board, the explosion akin to that of u
twelve-inch gun and The shower OF steel,
smoke aud water which followed ihe
crash, were like an eruption of VesuVius
itself.
Only The specially constructed bulk
head comp ment, twelve feet square,
WAS penetrated by the torpedo which
apparently exploded Immediately upon
contact. This compartment, which was
forward of the boiltT ,om, was pat ally
filed with coal, which served, in q
measure, to lessen the effect of the ex
plosion. No damage was done to tn,
bCiIer or engine r,oms and the leakage
int the dynEmo room was not sell ,uf.
The explosion did not interfere with
seam apparatus which was in action
but it felled electrical equipped dunn
mics on the bridge and in the boiler room
and put sesichlight out of commission.
Although the opinions of experts diff
f.red it was declared by Chief Construc-
{ Capps thSt the ships with fall steam
up at sra could sustain a like tack on
tie opposite side and still be in con-
dition to do bst'le. The vessel, though
she listed to ttarboard nearly sixteen
inches remained shoat and could have
made her way back to dock had she had
steam up.
Tugs lowed the ship into the Norfolk
navy yard where she was docked later
for the inspection Of Secretary Metcalf
and the other observers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

WITH the country's meat supply at
low ebb and prices higher than ever
before, the burning of a gr3st Kansas
City packing house, filled to IFS capacity,
may reasonably be Interpreted by the
suQurs as an argumer for vegetsrisnism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

The reduction in prices of products
OF the steel trust affords hint of the
enormous extent OF the spoil when the
monopoly was extOrIing full r~t's from
American consumers behind the tsril
wall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Fifteen thousand Women Parade.

London, June iS.-London saw her
greatest demonstration by sufirsget es
today when Is, 900 women psraded from
the Victoria embsnkment 10 Albert Hall,
where addresses we're made to as many rs
could crowd into the spacious auditorium.
The number of women In the line far
exceeded the expectation of the moet
sangpiue sutiAg,te, aud tremendous
epthusiasm was created. The suf-
fragtt es did not all1w their enthusiasm
to lead them afOnl OF the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
CARD OF THANKS,

| wish to express my gratitude TO the MEM
bers Of the fire companies for the efficient
manner which they handled and controlled
the fire in my Photographic studio last even
ing. Respectfully, A. l.. JAMESON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
Powers and Howard Pardoned.

Frankfort, KY, June l3.-Caleb
Powers, the most noted political prisoner
in the history OF Kentucky, together with
James Howard, who was serving q life
sentence for completely In the assassins-
tiou of Gov. VIM. NJ. GoebeI, elected
several years ago on the democratic
ticket, have been given unconditional
psrdons by Gov. Augustus f. Wilson,
recently insugurated republican COVER
nor OF the State.
Indianapolis, June l9.-Ex- Gov
eruor William 8. Taylor, Of Kentucky,
wrote out this statement when told that
Cow nor Wilson had pardoned Powers
and Howard. THE pardon of Caleb
Powers and James Howard lie q most
righteous act. Never before In the
history of this country have two men
suffered 10 much aud so unjustly."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

Five hundred men were thrown ont oil
employment and about $3.50, 900 loss
caused by fire today that destroyed the
big plant of the American and British
Manufacturing Company at Providence,
II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
ancial Condition
Statement of the Financial Condition
OF THE
VIRGINIA SAFE DEPOSIT and
TRUST CORPORATION

Located at Alexandria, in the State Of Vir-
ginia, at the close of business May IL,
1904, made to the State Corporation
Commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

DeWiti's Little Eally Risers, the famous
little liver pills. Sold by w. F. Creighton
Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13
FOR SALE

Fiye.passenger Oldsmobpe TOURING CAR,
slightly usei, in excel .ent condition. Price
$3.50. Apply to GO. L APPICH, Room 3,
Alexandria NSslonal Bank. jel33t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED. In your
- locality TO represent US. Experience un
necessary; $40 per month ,ta, and expenses,
CO., Toledo, o. 1te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-06-13

Fresh ELGIE BUTTER Just received.
For sale at 30e. by ]. G. HILBURH.
10 mats very fine old JAVA COFFEE. Just
ra"eivad nv J. G. MILRTRH
QUAKER WHEAT BERRIES for sale at
&c paeAsgs; fresh goods, BY ]. C. MILBuRN
Reductions 10 RAISlNS and CURRANTS,
Best Seeded Rsisins. i2c. Best Cleaned
Currants, lOc. For sale By
]. C. MILBURN.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-06
BRYAN
ON FIRST
BALLOT
riMEsT CONVENTION EVER
IiELD BN DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Denver. Col. July G.. There is
no contest. bryan will Dc nominal
cd on the first ballot in the tamest
convention ever held by the Demo
cratic party" The foretoing state
ment was made by Frank 4 Day.
AND IsNrrescuts the gloomy state Of
missS of the chairman ot the Min
ncsota Democratic state central com
miltee, the man who moie than any
one else is Responsible for the rapio
rise OF Gov. John Albert johnson.
OF the Copper state. Johnson. ac-
cording to MIR. Day, has absolutely
no chance to win even oac third of
the votes cast on the nrst ballot
although Minnesota VII stand by
her colors and cast her first vote
for the governor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-06
UNION PARK
WM. GREENWOOD WINS THE
PI'I/E-NISS JENNIE SULLI
VAN AND 6. &. KITS ALSO
SUGGEST THE WINNING NAME
-NIiOlI 100 NAMES SIG
GESTEE.

The park has been named. The
committee selected Union PARK"
after a fun consideration of all the
names proposed about 100 different
name having boon sugr atcd. The
committee was composed of Geo.
Wood representing the o n. r..
w W. Gillespie, the B of T.. H.. Il
g Garland the b OF T.. f.. y E. W.
y Doak tho T.. of a. f.. and G.. r.
Lowdcr the O f. G.. There were
three sure0sIious OF Union park
made by William Grocuwood. Miss
Jennie sullivan and G. &. Kits Tho
matter wos donidod by lot. Mr.
Grccnwood eoltiur the prize.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-06
FOURTH
Of JULY
HOW the DAY WAS CELEBRAT-
ED IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Sio'hhb IN THE RAIN
LARGE CROWD HERE-C,Rs
CROWDED ALL DAYTIME
pARk.

" the rain had not intorfared
with the program Saturday womb
nave been delightful day I'm Blue
h'Id' The Hve leading railroad or,
carnations had united to make Il n
| holiday of pleasure. A basket pic-
ME was held at the now park and
hundreds of people were abundant
ly fed and feasted
speech making was an InterestInr
part of the program and tho llst of
speakers included Mayor Poters,
Master OF Ceremonies l.. H. Gilet
Judge David 10. Johnston. and Mr..
burgess, assistant chief engineer OF
the brotherhood OF Locomotive En-
ginccrs. The speeches were all of
high order. Tho speech OF Mr..
burg'ss was attentIvcly listened to
by large audience and Il was the
consensus of opinion that he is east
ly one of tho best labor orators ever
heard here.
The dancing pavilion at tho park
was literally pntronized during the
aItornoon, the floor being well nll-
ed with merry dancers until late I'm
the evening, This promises 10 bo
a very attractive feature of tho
park
Tho tcn-cont theatre was well
pa'ronlzod during the day. M were
tho other forms OF amusement.
The Blucstonc Traction compapv
ran It's cars from Princeton ave,
nuc to the park all day and evening,
making trip every ten minutes.
The cars were constantly crowded.
Two thousand transfers were used
carly In tho day The line has not
yet been completed to the park. hut
VIII DC very soon. The grading has
been completed and Ioup viii be
made just inside the woodland.
The lake has not been completed.
1000 yards of earth Will yet have
20 be removed before the lake is
ready for cOncreting.
Manager Walters stated to n Lead
or representative that the park
would be reserved for the exclusive
use of the respectable white people
and that no disorder would be par-
mittcd within the grounds. He said
that rather than have the undcslra-
Die element Of society patronize it
he would abandon It and sell the
land into town lots. He invites the
support Of the best people and feels
assured that he will have IT, but II
he does not ne will close IT.
The natural beauty of the ground
will be improved by artificial means
aud several thousand dollars will be
expended TO make 1t attractive. At
tn upper end OF the lake a penny
arcade Will be constructed, with
bath and dressing rooms below.
Tho grounds viii be- we'll lighted in
the evening
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-06
SWlSHER LEADERS FIGURING
HOW TO GIT JUST ENOUGH
CONTESTED DELEGATES To
WIN AND LET 1T APPEAR
THAT SCHERR HAD \ SQUARE
DEAIr-FEAR AUDITOR WILL
BOLT.

The Charleston Gazette OF yester-
day talks OF the situation at Charles
ton in an interesting manner:
Following the ultimatum sent
the Swisher leaders by Scherr's
managers Friday TO the effect that
If the auditor was not accorded a
square deal at the hands Of the state
committee in the matter of decid-
ing contests, they would bolt the
convention. hold one of their own
and nominate Scherr. thus placing
two tickets in the field. Swishers
friends have been busy figuring out
just how many of the contested del
egates will be needed 20 obtain the
nomination. 1t is said that the
others will be turned over TO Scherr
in an attempt TO show the auditor
that he is being given square
deal.
Word has been sent out by s. V.
Mathews, Swisher's campaign man
ager, calling meeting OF the
Swisher leaders tonight At this
meeting 1t is said that final action
will be determined upon. Whether
Scherr's threat will be ignored and
the state committees, which Is large
ly composed OF Swisher men. told to
go ahead and hear the contests with
Swisher's nomination on the first
ballot guiding them in their labors.
or whether the bare majority plan
will be used, will be decided upon
tonight. Many OF Swisher's lead
ers are still absent. but will be
here in time for the meeting to-
night
But Scherr is not to be fooled.
He is watching with both eyes
every move Of his opponents And
he is not alone. Charlie Teter. Of
Philippi, is here and is giving his
personal attention to Scherr's inter
ests. George Mcintosh is here and
T.. VI. Grant, of Morgantown. an
other Of Scherrs leaders, is cx-
pected in the city today. Their po-
sition has already been made public
and they are just waiting on the
state committee. What It does will
decide the course they will pursue.
They have their opinion OF what
contests should be decided i'm their
favor and IL the committee acts fair
ly and squarcly. according to their
notion Of this, then all will be well.
But if the committee makes the
mistake Of favoring Swisher then
trouble will begin to brew.
Gaines as Chairman.
While Gaines has been decided
upon as temporary chairman, which
most likely means that ne will be
permanent chairman, but little talk
has been forthcoming concerning
the temporary sccretaryship. with
Gaines decided upon. it is likely,
however. that some man from the
northern part of the state will be
awarded the place.
Leaving the gubarnatorial race to
the convention or conventions, as 30
may be there is much talk of tho
probable ticket that will be put
forth to do battle with the Demo
Gratis next fan.
As some Of the leaders figure
out the nominations will be some
thing like this
Secretary Of state G. J.. CMon)
Topping. Of Charleston.
state superintendent OF free
schools M +. Shawkcy. Of Charles
ton.
Auditor James X Hall, of
Wheeling
Treasurer Newton ogden, Of ST.