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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
MONDAY EVENING. MAY IS. 1908

FAINT promise of tsrifi revision 10 the
near future was held out BY both Houses
of Congress Saturday. The House passed,
after some bitter discussion, the Payne
resolution authorizing the ways and
means committee 10 sit during the re-
cess of the House for the purpose Of
collecting data respecting inequalities
and other defects in the present tsriff
law. Senator Aldrich offered resolution
authorizing the Senate finance commit
tee to undertake similar work. The
purpose in each case would appear TO be
to place all the work preliminary TO tsria
revision in the hands of the men who
safeguard interests of great corporations.
In addition, there is intended to be a
promise of tariff revision for such effect
a, it may have upon the pending cam
paign. Otherwise, the action OF the
House and the resolution of Senator AL
drich are without importance, and the
democrats were justified in charging the
republicans with political tr'ckery.
In answer to a question by Mr. Under
wood, of Alabama, Mr.. Payne stated
that he did MT intend 10 call the COM
mit.ee together until the vote had been
polled in November and that he thought
"the industries and labor OF the country
are entitled to all the peace they can
obtain up II the presidential election"
Mr.. Underwood contended that the
resolution under consideration was
merely a subterfuge. "With one hand"
he declared, "the republicans offer some
thing, but with the other they stand
ready to draw that something back. II
you are honestly In favor OF revision
why are you going to wait all the sum-
mer before taking the testimony neces-
ssry for the passage of a tariff bill %
Mr.. Williams, minority leader, well
answered Mr.. Payne when he said:
ALI this pretense Of the chairman
(Mr. Payne Of disturbing the public
mind is buncombe. What he means is
that it will disturb the political mind.
The fool who runs may read what this
resolution means. This bill Is for the
republican party to save it's face. II o
republican House is elected the republic
cans of the ways and means committee
will call themselves together, not all OF
the committee, and revise the tariff up
ward, and they know 1t only too well.
When the gentleman from New York
(Mr. Payne) talks about disturbing con-
di.lous he means disturbing political and
not business conditions. There is net
man on that side of the chamber who
would dare to ofi'r resolution to open
mp the tariff question at once, although
YOU tried to make the country think a
few weeks ago that you wtra going to do
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, d. O., May Is.

ICofrespOndenoe OF the AiexhhdIla oh1oete'l
Washington, d. O., May IS.
Secretary Metcalf, back from his re-
view of the naval display in San Fran
cisco, took up today the work OF pre-
pairing for the review thst Is t. take
place when the Atlantic feet stsams
into hsrb'r, aft n its world tour, on the
22nd of FebrGsry next yeer. Twenty
six battleships will then be assembled,
and President Roosevelt will rsview
them. Seer try Metcalf said today that
the good effect of the long cruise Of the
Atlantic feet upon the personnel OF the
Is, 900 men was astonishing.
The city OF st. Louis today won
great victory over the street railways Of
that city, when the U. 8. Supreme
Count upheld the validity of the ordi-
nance Of March rs, 1908, Of the city,
levylug q special Occupation" tax on
the street railways, in addition 10 the
franchise taxes.
In the Virginis-Wtst Virginia debt
case before the U. 8, Supreme Court,
the State OF West Virginia today sug-
gested the appointment Of either John
w. Yerkes, of Kentucky, or Representa-
tive O. E. Liltle6eld, of Maine; as mas
ter to take testimony. On behalf of the
State of Virginia, the names of j. J.
Darlington, of Washington, and George
Wharton Pepper, Of Philadelphia, were
Saturday submitted to the court for ap-
pointment as master to take testimony
10 the case.
The law of Texas, 'fmposing a tax
upon the railroads in the State, equal to
one per cent. of their gross receipts"
was declared unconstitutional by the U.
g. Supreme Court. In announcing the
opinion of the court Justice Fuller said
It WAS an attempt to regulate State
commerce.
The Library Of Congress, the public
library, the Zoo, and other public In
stitution may be closed on Sunday under
the Johnston bill, which has passed the
Senate and is pending in the House.
General Allen, chief of the srmy
signal corps, hes begun preparations for
the summer seronautic carnival in
Washington, by ordering the removal
of much of the psraphernalia at the
army school of aeriAtion at Fort Omaha,
to Fort Myer, Va, The two sreoplsnes
TO be put trough their PAGES 'ro those
of the Wright brother, and PrJf. Her
ring, of New York. These inventors
are confident they will be able to meet
the contract requirements for machines
that will fly for an hour. Lieutenant
Lahm will have charge Of the Fort Myer
station.
Secretary OF War Taft returned to this
city this morning from Panama, after
having been absent about three weeks.
The secret ry arrived in Charleston, 8.
O., yesterday on the cruiser Prairie, and
after spending several hours there, he
took an afternoon train for Washington,
arriving shortly before 10 O'Clock this
morning. He found large number OF
visitors awaiting him when he arrived at
his Office about midday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18

FIVE nstionsl conventions, all OF
them called for the purpose Of devising
plsus for the betterment of the country
and its inhabitants were held in wash
iuet,n last week, and it probably will be
msuy years before such distinguished
gathering of men will be seen in that
city again. The most important OF the
events planned was the sessions OF the
governors Of the various states and their
associates, inviten - Washington by
President Roosevelt ID discuss the con-
serystion of the natural resources OF the
country. This body Was without legal
authority to do things but 1t is hoped
the meeting will result in much good.
Two other conventions, distinct from the
governors conference, but dealing with
subjects Of great interest 10 that body,
furnished abundant information OF ma
fionsl interest. The possibilities for the
improvement of waterEorks throughout
the country was the principal topic un-
der consideration by the American
Water Works Association. AT the Nation
al Damage Association sessions many Of
the visiting governors participated In the
proceedings, because of the peculiar in
tsrest the subject has for aiding In sgri-
culture. The Civic Federation dealt
with man and his well-being, rather
shau with forests and Other subject OF a
like nature. The delibtr. tons were OF
importance, both ID capital and to labor.
During the progress OF the convention
the women's brsnch of the Civic Feds
ration was also in session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18

Mr.. LITTLEFIELD, of Maine, who re-
Gently resigned his seat In Congress gave
utterance to some plain truths when
speaking at banquet st the Union
League Club, Brooklyn, on Saturday
night. He characterized congressman
as the most cowardly class on earth
and quoted Speaker Cannon as saying
that 'the only thing more cowsrdly than
a member of Congress was Two EnembeIs
of Congress. Continuing he said:
Congressman are the most coWsrdly
set on earth, and conditions are such
they could scarcely be otherwise. Their
chief aim is reelection, and therefore
they are afraid to act 10 any manner
which could prejudice that reelection.
This Is one reason why resigned. l
believe the people Of the county should
control the government of the country,
bat because OF the cowsrdice of legisls-
tors l doubt If direct election of senators
would improve conditions. They would
then be in the same position as the MEM
bers Of the lower body.
Mr.. Litle6eld rightly deprecated the
branding of all rich men as mslsfactors
aud said he believed. the amsssing Of
great wealth is Of considerable benefit to
the country il rightly Administered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Bank Closed,

Plttsburg, Pa, May 1S.-T6e Ale
gheny Nationsl Bank at Pi't,burg wal
this morning closed by order OF the
comptroller Of the currency, aud Robert
Lyons, a national bank examiner, ap-
pointed receiver.
The populations of Cashier William
Montgomery, who is charged with loot.
ing the bank of 81, 300, 900, are said to
be responsible for the closing of the Al
legheny National Bank. Efr.s were
made to put the bank on Its feet follow.
ing the discovery Of alleged shortage,
but the situation was regarded as hope
less.
Montgomery was unable to furnish
1926, 900 bail and is now In jail. 1t I.
claimed that the bank will be able to
pay its dep0sitors dollsr for dollar,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Flour Seized.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, May 18.-Ths fede-
ral authorities at Alexandra setting on q
libel informs ton filed BY Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Talley on Saturday seized
300 sacks Of -four shipped BY the Orrville
Milling Company, OtrvilIe, Ohio, to 81.
Kirk & Son, Of Alexandria. The seizure
was made under the pure food and drugs
statute, 1t being alleged that the brand
ing OF the barrels leaves the impression
that the four was made In Virginia,
when ss ii was manufactured In Ohio.
Mr.. Kirk states that the Orville
Company made q mistake in placing
certain stamps upon some Of the sackr,
watch mistake will be corrected 81 once
and the mstter satisfactorily settled.
He uDloaded the shipmen. today and
says there Is nothing the matter with
the -four, but that the stamping gave the
trouhle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Killed Their Wives.

Cleveland, O., May 49, Mrs. Fred
A. Bauer was shot dead at the hcme OF
John Hapner, 1910 Nursery street, to-
day. Eye witnesses chsrge thst her
slayer was her husband, John Bauer, As
years old. The couple have had trouble,
and Mrs. Bauer went to the Hapners 10
get q place TO stay. While she was
talking With Mrs. Hspner Bauer entered
the house. He fired three shots, Mrs.
Hapner alleges, the first two missing the
wife, the third entering her heart.
Officers found Bauer In the vicinity of
the shooting. As an officer laid hands
on him Bauer shot himself behind the
ear. He was hurried to q hospital and
Is now on the operating table In
dangerous condition. Mrs. Bower came
here this morning with her two
daughters, aged 10 and IL, ID bring
divorce suit, accusing her husband Of
trying to poison her by putting arsenic
In her coffee.
Fairmont,nW- Vs., May 1S.-Fol-
lowine q series of revival meetings,
which he had been conducting In his
church at Rossman, near here, Rev. O.
3. Oossmap, 80 years of age, one OF the
most prominent ministers In this section
of the state, slashed his young wlfss
throat with q carving knife today,
causing instant death. The minister
declsres the act was committed Will Q
suffering from a fit Of temporary insanity,
and that when he looked upon the life
less body Of his wife his reason i'm
mediately returned. The minister gave
himself up to the police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Virginia News.

Governor Swanson has declared his pre-
ference for William Jennings Bryan fol-
president.
A big naval demonstration will be
conducted by Unitsd States warships on
the Chesapeake bay in July.
Mrs. Caroline V. Warner, aged sixty
five, wife Of Charles E. Wsrder, Of
Hamilton, Loudoun county, died Fri
day.
II Is now believed that the Western
Maryland Railroad will be sold out aud
thst the Gould system will reach New
York.
Rev. Thomas q. DAst, rector Of 81.
Marks church, Richmond, has declined
the fattering call TO the reciorship Of st.
Paups church, Newport News.
Carlton Mccarthy, mayor of Rich
mond, has been chosen state accountant
by the auditing committse, established
during the last session of the general as
sembly.
T. j. Mitchell, Of Rustburg, Camp
bell county, who jumped or fell from o
third.story window at the Ell Reno Hotel
In Washington Friday morning died
at the Casualty Hospital Saturday night.
Within the next few days Prof. ]. 8.
Gruver, who has been the principal Of
Eastern College, at Front Royal, since
it's organization, will retire from active
service on account of i'll health. he
will be succeeded by DIR. 8. NJ. New
man.
The Pennsy lsania and West Virginia
buildings at the Jamestown Exposition
have been sold. The Pennsylvania
building was sold for 90, 900, and cost
$3I, 900. The West Virginia building
brought 81, 200 and cost $l9, 200. The
names Of the purchasers we're not given
out.
The Episcopal Council will meet on
Wednesday In st. Georges Church,
Fredericksburg. Bishop r. A. Gibson
will preside. The ministers will deliver
sermons during the council are Revs.
w. M. Clark, James w. Morris and
John F. Coleman. Those who will de-
liver addresses are Rev. a. B. Lee,
Robert Goodwin, DR.. Alsop aud P. p.
Phillips. The address of Gibson will
be delivered at morning service on We'd
nesday.
Ex-Ststo Senator A. F. Thomas, on
Saturday 10 primary for The selection
Of a delegate to represent West Lynch
burg precinct, In Campbell county, in the
Stats democratic convention at Roanoke,
defeated John w. Fortune, who vas
generally accepted as a candidate repre-
sentsting the supporters of Senator John
w. Daniel, by the vots of 67 to 81.
This is Major Daniels precinct, and the
primary plan for the selection was in-
tended ID defeat Major Daniel for the
convention. Major Daniel did not
offer as a candidate, but there Is no
doubt but the fight was ant.Daniel.
The fight against Major Daniel was led
by Senator Thomas on account of the
formers reported opposition u William
j, Bryan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Trial of Lamphere.

La Porte, Ind, May 1S.-The La
Ports county grand jury today took up
the case Of Ray Lsmphere, accused Of
numbering Mrs. Belle Guinness and her
three children and firing the Guinness
home. Forty witnesses were On hand
esrly. Coroner Mack today received q
letter from Mrs. Henry Wesler, Of To-
lsdo, O., declaring her fer that her
dsught,r was Guinness victim. The
girl was a graduate of Valps sAiso Dol,
lege, the letter said, and returned home
November 2S, 1902. Shortly sit'r that
she disappes red.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
BISHOP VAN DE VYvER.

A big mass mseitng Of Catholic and
non-Oatholic residents was held 10 the
Bijou Theatre, Richmond, last night, to
adopt resolutions to Bishop Van DE
Vyver, for Is years prelste Of the Oatho.
lie Diocese Of Richmond, requesting him
TO withdraw bis petition u the pore to
be allowed to retire nom the ministry.
Mr.. Andrew j. Csvensugh presided
Among the speakers we're ex.GOv, Mon.
sagQe, DR.. George Ben Johnson, Wynd'
'--Adlth ard L. ]. Morris. APP
hsin H. mo'~- = ~Anntsd and
propriaie solutions wtrs 49,.
ordered presented TO the bishop. Tele-
grams and let trs we're read from Ostho-
lie priests and people throughout the
state indorsing the action of the met ting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Fighting Mohmauds and the Cholera

Oalcutts, May ls.-Fighting between
the British forces and the Mohmsnds In
the vicinity Of Khspsk Pass, which was
repolt,d yesterday as costing the former
ten men killed and twenty -four wounded
and the Mohmands still heavier losses,
continues today, the British attempting
to do little more than hold their own.
News of the cholera outbreak, which
had been carefully suppressed until yes
tsrdsy's leak, Is now being spread.
Twenty-seven of the men have died OF
the disease in the past week.
1t is conceded that cholera will be In
finitely mora difficult to deal with
than the rebels, and every effort Is be-
ing made to stamp 1t out before 1t spreads
widely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Families Fight,

Lexington, KY, May 1S.-News
reached here OF a fight in which eight
men were shot, two fatally. The battle
was between the Radcliffe and Bradley
families. "Doc" and Gilbert Radcliffe
are believed to be fatally wounded. Riley
Bradley and three of his kinsmen, whose
names could not be learned, as we'll "a
two men named Sheppard also received
gun shot wounds. John Sheppard was
the only one In the melee who escaped
without scratch. SO far as could be
learned no arrests have been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Injured In a Eight.

New York, May lS.-In a stabbIpg
ARRAY today between several young Poles
and Green Point gang at Manhattan
avenue and Eagle street three of the
latter and two of the former wtrs badly
injured. The Poles dragged their wounded
from the scene at the approach of the
police, but those of their antagonists who
were hnrt vera In such bad shape they
had to be taken to St. GATHERINGS Hos
pital,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18

SECRETARY TAFT's nomination for
the presidency was made doubly certain
Saturday when the elections of delegates
t, the rs,, ublican national convention at
Chicago closed. The delegates all have
been chosen, and 700 Of them are claim
ed for the Secretary of W,r Five hum
bred and eigbty-four, or nesrly 100 more
than the number required for nomins-
ton, ore pledged to him. Some OF these
are cont sstsd, but the contests in most
instances are based upon the himsIest
prstexts. At least half OF the unin-
structed delegates are also regarded as
certain to be for Taft. This being the
case it would seem that 50 far as the re-
publican nomination is concerned, 1t is
all over but the shouting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
TORPEDO Boat Rammsd.

Newport, r. l., May IS. The tor
pedo boat Stilletto was rammed and
nearly sunk today BY the naval steam
launch Breaker. Gunner William L.
Baker, who was In charge OF the Still.
letto, saw the water come pouring
through q gaping hole In the port side
and ran her swiftly to the main land,
where she was beached just In time. No
one was injured on either vessel. The
collision occurred of the light house at
the north end Of Cost Island. The
Breaker was only slightly damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Suicide Pact.

Chicago, May ls.-Henry Amaun stabbed
and killed boy named Wslter Knobel near
this city yesterday. u appears that Amauu
wsntsdIhe hoy's mother to marry him. This
she refused to do. and according to the MUIR
derer's statement, be entered into q suicide
pact with the child. The latter allowed
Amaun 70 stab him, but Amaun only sue
ceeded in seriously wounding himself He IL
now In hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Bubonlc Plague.

Willemstad, May l8.-Bubonic plague
is now reported to have broken out al
Puerto Osbello. Messages from that
place cay 1t Is worse than ever at La
Guayra, and that several cases of sick
ness closely resembling Il have appeared
Of Puerto Osbellor too, Several persona
are also III there Of what Is suspiclously
like yellow fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
cloudburst and wind.

st. Louis, May 1S--Ths west ant
northern parts OF the city and country
ere recovering from q cloudburst and
heavy wind that did much damage.
Many homes were rendered uninhabI.
table aud street car service badly Grip.
pied. A lake forty acres In extent WA
formed in Forest Park BY the OVERLOOKING
Of the river Desperces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18

THE t,taI appropriations contained In
the bills passed by Congress and pending
amount approximately to 81, O2S,OOO,-
900. These figures include the "con-
tinuiDg appropriations" for the payment
of interest on the public debt and other
purposes. The appropriations are kept
up so that the turf tax may not come
down
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Young Woman Sentenced.

New York, May 18.--Jen ME Blunt,
the young woman convicted OF assault
second degree, for the shooting OIL
Lawyer Charles M. Sanford, whom she
alleged betrayed her, was sentenced II
not less than three nor mora than four
years in Auburn prison by Judge Dyke,
10 Brooklyn today. She tainted when
seDt,nced and had to be carried from
the court room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
EnfertaIned Bv Tine MIksdo

Toxic, May 1S.-Resr Admiral Hemp
bill with the captains and senior lieu
tenants of the American wsrshlp squad.
ron In Japanese waters we're received In
audience and entertained at q luncheon
by the mikado ct the ShibR Palace to-
day. The ruler expressed himself In
the most friendly terms concerning the
United States. Japanese Admirsls Togo,
Ysmamoto, Ssinto, Dewa and Kataoka
were among the other guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
keW Work stock Markst.

New York, May ls.--It was and old
''--"-' on the stock exchange with
Tune nuvs~-y
commission houses executing buying
orders accumulated over Sunday and
banking interests and pool manIpnlst rs
snergstlcally at work getting up prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Declares Thav a ParanoIac,

Albany, N. T., May 1S.-Dr. Albert
W. Ferris, chairman Of the State
lnnacy commission, who was subpoensed
nv District Attorney Jerome to testify
--A'"ss- today stated
In the Thaw proceo..-s~,
that he was firmly convinced that Harry
Thaw is paranoIac, and probably the
only way be can be released from the
asylum will be through It being held that
bis commitment! was illegal,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18

OF the specialtIes ia which they are iu-
tsrettsd. Az q result of this combined
buying active stocks made advances ia
the brst hour ranging from t, 2points,
while the less active Issxes showing
gains Of varying amounts up to about
five point,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
coIIIson and Loas OF Life.

Maasluis Netherlands May lS.--The
British steamer Avoca, New York for
Hamburg, has been beached here with
crushed bows as q result Off collision
In the North Sea with the steamship
LOrdsee, which went down, droWulpg
TWO Of her eIsW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
HOW THEY sTAEp.
Reported Railroad Wreck.
EoW THKY STAND.

Buffalo, N. Y, May lS.-Nine per-
sons are reported killed and 20 injured
in a passenger train wreck on the Grand
Trunk Railroad nssr Hamilton, o. Off,
cisis of that road say they have heard
nothing OF it IS yet, bu t are invesligs-
ting,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18

When your food seems TO nauseate tshs
Kodal. Take Kodsl now and until you know
you are right sgain. There lsn't any doubt
what II viii do snd you will find the truth Of
Kodol for few weeks. 1t is sold here By
w. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
Sixtieth Con gress.
Washington, May Is.
SENATE.

In the Sensts today, Senator Buckley
requested that his bill reinstating the
negro soldiers dismissed without honor,
for alleged rioting at Brownsville, be
taken up. He urged action at this
session, saying the course followed in
postponiDg the Foraker and Warner bills
until next December, did not commend
itself to the country and has been Sc
verely criticised. Mr.. Bulkley said that
If Congress should sit another week,
with Messrs. Foraker and Lodge re-
suming their seats, be will ask considera-
ton for his bill.
Senators Paynter and McCresry, col
leagues from Kentucky, locked horns,
over bill to establish United States
court st Jackson, KY, the headquarters
of the Hsrgis feudist.
Mr.. Payntsr insist d on the bill beirg
considered and McOreary opposed It,.
Mr.. Payuter made motion &c take it
up. which prevailed. Mr.. Paynt,r
S Joke 10 favor of the bill, and, Mr..
McCreary against it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-18
The following is list of the letters remain
g in the Alexandria, Va, postofice up to
Wholesale Prices of Produce,

THOMAS BURROUGHS. P. N.