Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-07-02

the Rev. Gilbert F. Williams. + rmer
pastor OF Christ Episcopal Chur-h, pro-
claim his innocence of an act OF i'm
morality which caused him TO be I'M
frocked ten years ago. Many women
we're in the audience. A detail OF po-
lice was on hand, as 1t was thought
there would be need for their services,
but such was net the case.
Albert w. Briekwood, j., American
consul st Puerto Cortsz, Honduras,
cabled the State Department today an
uouuciug the escape of Francis o.
Bailey, president of the Export Ship
ping Company of New jersey from the
Norwegian steamer in the hsrbor OF that
port night before last. Mr.. Brickwood
states that B'iley went over the side OF
the ship at night and escaped in small
boat, which was found on the beach yes
terday. The American author ties have
aiked the government Of Honduras to
recspture Bailey. Bailey, who recently
escaped from New York had been taken
aboard the Norwegian steamer By New
York police officials to be returned to the
United States for trial.
Confident that the democratic party
will come forth as savior OF labor, in
it, platform, Samuel Gompers. president
of the American Federation OF Labor,
left the capital late this afternoon for
the Denver convention. He will stop
off a few hours 10 Chicago to learn
which way the wind blows down st
Lincoln, Neb., and will then continue
his trip In company with several lieu
tenants. The PATTI will arrive in Dem
YER Sunday ait:rLoon abort O'clock.
The fight for an unqualified snli-in-
junction plank, which Is the particular
desire OF the labor men, will be enliVen-
ed Monday by a meeting OF the execu-
tive council of the American Fedora ion
at the fremont Hotel where the labor
headquarters will be established.
The identity of the thief who stole the
registered mall pouch containing nearly
$50, 900 at Kansas City, Mo, about
three weeks ago, Is still as much in
doubt as it was at fr;t, investigation
having disclosed the fact thst the negro,
Charles Stevens, alias Savage, arrested
yesterday at Monroe, Mich, Is not the
man wanted. q
The president today appointed CJi.
William l.. Marshall as chief Of the en-
eineer corps of the army to sncce d
General Alexander Mckenzie retired for
age. Colonel Marshall is at presert 10
charge of the engineer work in New
York harbOr.
Rat fcations OF the arbitration tretty
of the United States and Japan will be
exchanged at Washington within few
days. The trestV, which was ratified bh
Japan on Jnly l, was among those rat
fed by the Senate shortly before sd-
journment.
Citizen Taft without sn Office and only
partially dismsntled residence, re-
ceiged callers on the second floor OF his
house today. Speaker Cannon was the
only important visitor Mr.. Taft received
this morning. He is in town till Mon
day to take up the matter of the investi-
CATION of the heating and lighting
of the new House Office building.
In conversation be said: ''In q few
days we will zee another candidate nomi-
mated and the two armies will be up and
marching. In one Of these | shall take
my place whether as private, captain, or
colonel, and | will do whatever work
is expected of me. My srmy is the best
one | know OF and VS. are going to keep
up the policies that have been TO the In.
tarest and advantage of the people"
Mr.. TAFT will hold a conf renee with
Frank Hitchcock for the chalrmanship
problem tomorrow before he leaves
Washington but no announcement will
be made until he nett. the comm II e
at Hot Springs.
A fact which may fOrtell the political
fall of Senator Foraker, of Ohio, Is that
Ropresent ltiVe Buit1n of The same State
has gone to Hot Springs, Va, to be 10
daily conference with Mr.. Taft regard
ing the situation in Ohio.
The new cruiser North Carolina which
had been to GusnstaDmo, Cuba, on her
"skake down" cruise arrived today of
Cape Lookout, N. O, fol the purpose OF
officially receiving the elaborate silver
service which is to be presented by the
officials OF the Stats July 4. There has
been considerable friction am ong Moth
Carolina officials as to the date OF pres
entltion.
1t was decided today thst the formal
notification of Taft of his nomination
Will occur t Cincinnati on July IS.