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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-07-07
BELIEVE BISHOP POTTER i,
NOW SURE OF RECOVERY,

COOPERSTOwN, N. Y, July L.
Bishop Henry c. Potter passed a conn
Portable night and is still improving.
1t is now thought the bishops ultimate
recovery is sure. His physicians de-
oided to issue no bulletin until tonight,
unless a change should taxi place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
TOday's Telegraphic News
Presidents Message.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The President
sent to Congress today message trans
Knitting preliminary report from the
inland waterways commission, which he
appointed last March in response to a
widespread interest and demand from
the people. The basis Of this demand
be says lay 10 the general and admitted
inability of the railroads 10 handle
promptly the traffic Of the country, and
especially the crops Of the previous fall
Among other things he said: The I'm
provement of our inland waterways can
and should be made TO pay for itself so
far as pra sticable from the Incidental
proceeds from wster-power AID other
uses. Navigation should OF course be
free. But the greatest return will
come from the increased commerce,
growth, and prosperity Of our people.
For this we have already waited too
long. Adequate funds should be pro-
vided, by bond issue If necessary, aud
The work should be delayed no longer.
The development of our waterways and
the conservation of our forests are the
two most pressing physical needs of the
country. They are independent, and
they should be met vigorously, together,
and at once. The questions Of organl-
cation, pOWers, andsappropriations are
now before the Congress. There is
urgent need for prompt and decisive
ocfson =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

Warders expanding this money without
consent OF Council and, while, hs said,
tie present bill had to be paid, he vas
opposed to any such proceeding.
Mr.. Williams suggested that that part
Of the report concerning the rules of the
fire department should go 10 the com.
mittee on general laws.
Mr. Msrshall said that an approprie-
tion OF 81 900 could not be voted upon
by the two boards on the same uight.
and suggested that the matter 90 over.
10 reieTence to the Fire Wardens ex.
pending 81, 900 for hose before an sp-
preparation bad been inside he said as
the creature was not above the creator,
Council did not think it wise to delegate
such power to any officer of the city
government.
Mr.. Burke was of the same opinion.
He thought that the expenditure Of
money was one with which Council
and not the Fire Wardens should deal.
He understood. that the committee on
general laws and the Corporation Attor-
ney we're contemplating revising the
laws governing the Fire Department and
be thought in future no such mistakes
would occur. The matter went over
under tie rules.
Council then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
WEDNESDAY, EVENING. FEB. 20, 1908.

THE examination into the charges OF
graft in connection with the erection OF
the new Capitol building at Harrisburg
Pa, is bringing to light some interest
ius statements. 10 the course OF four
hour series of denisls, evssions and pleas
of ignorance, former Auditor General
William P. Snyder provided the means
Yesterday which, in the opinion Of the
States attorneys, will admit evidence in
the present Capitol graft trial to show
the enormous profits collected In the
name of John Il. SsndersOn, the CHIEF
Capitol "trimmer. Thereby, the pros
ecution will seek to show TO the Jury's
satisfaction that Ssnderson's 50, 4o7, OOV
trimmings" sale was an. uncoDscionaolt
contract, an objective point ia the al
legged conspiracy to defraud the State
Based upon profits collected by Sander
son. as disclosed in the legislative inVes'
tipstion OF the "trimming' OF the house
of scandal, the prosecutions estimate Of
sandersou's total profits is upward Of
SO 000. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Virginia News.

Mrs. Peggy F. Gibbs, widow OF Gen.
Alfred Gibbs, U. 8. A, died at the
home of her sister in Richmond yester-
day.
Francis Chickering Briggs, business
msnsger OF the Hampton Normal and
Agricultural Destitute, died Of ParslysiS
yesterday.
Mrs. Joseph Stern, of Norfolk, hsS
sued her husband for legal separation
and fortune-teller for the alienation Of
the affections of her husband.
RUPERT Vaughan Lloyd, ticket agent
for the Seaboard Air Line at Richmond,
and Miss Virginia Campbell eloPed to
Washington yesterday and were married
f. T. Heujett, of Winchester, eloped
with Miss Margaret Robinson, of Beale-
ton, aud the couple were married in
Newport, KY, across the river from
Cincinnati, after falling to get license
there.
General Scott Ship, former superin'
tSuu6ut Vi INC NHBiuio "AiJ
tu;e, reached Lexington yesterday from
an extended trip through Europe,
Egypt, the Philippines and returned by
way of San Francisco. General SUPP
is in robust health.
The Rev. Robb White, jr., widely
Enown in Virginia and former resident
of Standardsville, who was called to
Cambridge, Mass, two or three years
ago, hss resigned his charge in that
State and will go to the Philippines tc
take up missionary work.
The large furniture manufacturing
plant of the Averill-Mitchell Co., al
Cambria, a suburb of Christiansburg,
wss destroyed by FIRE early yesterday.
The loss was $4,000. The town wal
threatened with destruction, and Ros
noke sent an engine and other apparatus
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
The Legislature.
SENATE.


The senate spent the entire day yes
terday in discussing the Byrd liquor
law, which regulates the sale Of intoxi-
caats in the State. An amendment was
passed relieving the bona fde clubs Of
the burdens of LEGAL taxation, except
that each has to pay the State 81 for
each member up TO 400. The Slate IL
ceuse tax is $3.50. Sunday selling is
prohibited in the clubs as well as in sa-
looms.
House bill No. Is, Of which Delegate
CaO3 wss the patron, was passed. II
provides that the governor may remit
fine in case where the convicted man
has died, leaving a widow aud children.
Some confusion arose over the matter,
as many Senators misunderstood its pro-
visions. 1t was explained that it had
no application to the McCue case.
HOUSE.
Sixty members of the house voted tor
the passage of the bill to establish q
State board of health, defining its duties
ard fixing its powers. The bill carries
40 annual appropriation OF $40,
which will be used largely in the estsb-
lishment of tuberculosis sanilariums, for
the treatment Of patients.
The House passed the bill which pro-
vides for regulating the construction of
school houses in order that the health,
sight and comfort of the school ch ldreu
may be properly protected. The bill
passed by large vote.
The house last night passed the bill
creating a new Judicial circuit, to be
known rs the 1hirtieth circuit, to he
composed OF the counties of Bedford and
franklin.
The House passed the bill which au-
thorizes any railroad company to sur
render its charter and take new one un-
der the present constitution. This vir.
lually provides for new charter for the
Richmond, Fredericksburg aud Potomac
Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

A NATIONAL labor party, which Is 10
embrace the American Federation Of
Labor, with two million members, the
unattached national and local labor
unions Of the country with one million
members, the socialist party with 800
600 members and the American Society
of Equity, with 100000 members, VIII
be launched at the meeting OF the
United Trades and Labor Council In
Cleveland, Ohio, tonight. Similar &C.
ton is to be taken by the Central LABOR
bodies Of other big American cities. In
case the federation refuses to issue such
a call, the United Trades add Labor
Council will issue a call for a national
conference to be held in Cleveland July
4. Should the above programme Of
carried out, troublous times may be ex
pected in this country, as anarchists ano
ether undesirable citizens" will either
ee. into the party or attempt 10 do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
News Of the Day.


The New York police department was
set by the ears today when q report
reached headquarters that Henry q.
Fdck had been assassinated at his home.
The officers found Mr.. Frick alive and
we'll.
Queen Wilhelmins of Holland, and
her consort, Prince Henry, collided
with an electric tram car while driving
at the Hague this afternoon. The wheels
were torn from the carriage, but the
royal couple escaped unhurt.
One msn was killed, another seriously
injured and q third missing as the result
of collision between two freight trains
on the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad near Barlow station,
near New Rochelle, N. Y, today. The
wrecksge was burned.
Maddeued because his wife, from
whom he had separated, had refused
him shelter, msu named Koliousky
early today in Cleveland, O., fred three
shoIs into the womsn's body, killing hel
instantly. KoIionsky then turned the
gun on Jacob Smith, who had supported
her in her refusal, and shot him twice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
JUDGE BLACKSTONE.

The prosecution in the Investigate L
of charges against Judge j. w. G. Black
stone, OF the Eleventh judicial circuit,
yesterday morning rested its case, the
rest of the day being taken up in The
arguments Of attorneys. Before the ar
gument was begun Attorney Ashby
stated that there was one more wiLnes;
to be introduced by the defense, and
asked that the testimony be heard in
executive session. The doors remained
closed for fifteen minutes.
The witness heard was Douglas G..
Smith, clerk of Judge Blackstone's court.
The evidence introduced was in the rs
ture of q privileged communication in
regard to Bsckstone's physical condi-
ton. DIR. w. B. Hope, of Hampton,
declined, CD the witness stand, several
days sgo, to state his opinion Of the
physical condition of Judge Blackstone,
holding that such information Was pro-
fessional aud confidential. 1t is expect
ed the COMMITTEES will make it's report
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

does With it, the fight will be continued
Just the same. :,
Governor Msgoon having disposed OF
the immediate problems Of his Cuban
administration, in conferences with oec,
retary TAFT and Secretary Boot, Will
leave for the Island during the latter
part of this week. II is probable, how
ever. that before the United States with
draws from Cuba, be will make another
trio to Washington to discuss with 40
mipistrasiou officials just what measures
are 10 be taken to this end. The ques'
ton is rapidly forcing itself upon the
administration, and is likely to become,
before many days, the most serious one
of the provisional government. Ine
foreshadowiug OF it will come with the
arrival of party leaders from the Island
Ia Washington who have been Informed
by Senior Queds that they will be re-
csiyed. These will lay before the sd-
ministration conflicting petitions. The
political interests will ask that the
United States do not infringe upon
Cuban independence by making any
guarantees upon Withdrawing from the
island. The commercial and property
interests will ask that guarantees be
made to maintain the peace and order OF
the republic The task of determining
which is likely to be the more advisable
course is one which will occupy much OF
Governor Magoon's time upon his return.
The employees Of railroads, injured in
the line Of duty, be given the righ %
choose between suing the railfoacs for
damages and accepting the benefits pro-
yided for them by the relief departments
of the companies, was the plea made
today by Hugh L. Bond, jr., third vice
president Of the Baltimore and ONO
Railroad, before the House judiciary
committee, which is now considering the
pending employers liability bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Auxletv In ConstantInopIe.

Vienns, Feb. 26 The CONSTANT
nople police are almost Frustrated With
alarm, accordingt to dispatches from the
Turkish capital, over their iusbility TO
find more than fifth Of the fifty Ar
mepisns who have come here from the
United States TO assassinste the Sultan.
The authorities are reported to have
failed, after exerting all kinds OF pres
surs to wiring any Information concern
ing their accomplices from the ten sHs-
poets arrested yesterday. While the
hunt is progressing it is feared the plot
ters still at large may act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
From Washington,
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, d. O., February 26.
The investigation Of alleged improper
methods on the part of the Electric Boat
Company, OF New Jersey, to influence
legislation before Congress, proposed by
Representative Lilley, Of Connecticut, is
not to be smothered. There is growing
demand among he membership of the
House generally for searching inquiry.
Tue rules committee is expected to de-
eide whether or not to report resolution
authorizing the investigation. Should
it decide to report, it is quite likely that
the resolution will provide for the inves-
tigation of the methods OF all the sub
marine boat companies. If the committee
should fsil to report resolution, 1t is
understood that Mr.. Liley will at once
make public the charges which he pre-
scented 10 the committee yesterday and
will demand on the floor OF the House
that an investigation be had. 1t is
known that Mr.. Lilley mentioned no
names In the CHARGE ne 6icd yes eTdAy.
So far a. cen be iearAtG, tie chdfges
were c0pf1e fu s.a.enen,s that be ex-
ltc'ed to b3 atl3 top1ove that campaign
contributions we're made by the boat
company, and that otherwise the concern
was politically active in quarters where
il believed It might be benefited in
Congress. Speaker Cannon, contrary to
pIsns yesterday, did not call bis COM
mittee together today. While the House
is at high nervous tension over the
charges that involve some of its men,
bers possibly. there IS no indication that
1t will not give tue rules committee a
fsw more hours TO recommend action on
it.
Through the introduction in the
House of a joint resolution by Represen-
lalive Achtson Of nsylvsnis, pro-
vidipe for an amendment to the c0nstitu-
too of the United States, the prOhi5i-
tionists have inaugurated a campaign for
national suppression of the liquor traffic.
Congress is asked by the resolution 10
submit to the legislatures OF the states
the question Of whether or not prohibit
tiOn shall prevail throughout the coun-
try and whether the manufacture, as well
as the importation and sale of intoxi-
cants shall cease. Matthew Z. o BrieD,
of Bridgeport, Conn, congressional rep
resentstiye OF the national prohibition
committed is the author Of the resolution.
Ia sn interview todsy he declared that
it matters very little what Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Fined anesImprlsoned

DoylestowD, Pa; Feb. 26.-Chsrles
E. Rowe and Lawrence Variant, Of
Newportville, pleaded guilty before
judge Stout here yes erday, the fomef
of taking nude pictures OF sixhea-y ear
old Nellie Brown, ais, of Newportville,
aud the latter to exhibiting the pictures.
The girl, who is slight and very pretty,
testified that she was home alone, 81
housekeepsr for her father, who had
erected house from the wrecksge oil
canal boat, when Rowe came to the
house with bis camera and threatened
TO whip her ifshe did not posse fol
him. Fearful that he would do he'
bodily harm, she did 80, and be took
three pictures. Rowe testified that the
girl had frequently importuned him to
take her picture, and on the day IN
question she again solicited him to tskt
Der picture. Vabzant admitted that he
bad exhibited the pictures, but said he
did not know 1t WAS against the lsw
Rowe was fined $40 and costs, and sen
fenced 10 six months In jsil, while Van
zint Was fined $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Tho Elect.

Callso, Peru, Feb. 26.-Though Ad'
miral Evans's armada will not steam
from Callao harbor until Saturday
morning, preparations for It's departure
have already been completed.
Every ships bunkers is full, all neces.
sary supplies have been taken on board
and such repairs as were required after
the voyage from Punta Arenas have
been finished.
The officers are very much pleased by
the good condition in which the men-of'
war reached here. II certainly speaks
well, they say, for the shape in which
they lef: Hampton Roads.
The voyage has been marked by Sc
few mishsps, indeed, and so little bad
weather that sailors are predicting al
kinds of disaster for the trip TO Magda'
lena Bay and up The California coast cal
in bunch" But the officers are moi
much disturbed by these dire predictions,
They think the latter part of the voyage
will be the easiest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Capt. Van Schalck In Sing Sing.

OssiDing, N. Y, Feb. 26-Worn and
broken In health and spirit, bis face still
retaining the scars Of the burns be re-
ceived while trying TO run his i'll fsted
steamer, the General Slocum, ashore on
North Brother leland, Captain William
P. Van Schsick entered Sing sing prison
today to begin serving what 10 his case
must amount to life sentence If Pres
ident Roosevelt does not interfere.
Already past the allotted three score aud
ten, there is little chance that he will
survive to serve the term of ten years
imposed on him for the Slocum disaster.
Mrs. Van 5chaik, accompanied him TO
the doors Of the prison, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Funeral Of Murdered Priest.

Denver, COL, Feb. 26.-The mos. re-
rnarksble gathering in the history OF
Denver attended the funeral today oil
Father Leo Heinrichs, the priest muir
dered at the altar Sunday. For three
blocks people were msssed in the streets
near the church. They began gathering
early In the morning. Only the members
of the parish were admitted to the SER
vices. The various Catholic societies
acted SO guard to keep back the crowd.
The church of which Father Leo was
pastor was filled oil night with women
who prayed for the peace of his soul.
At the hour when the funeral was be-
iug held, the formal charge Of murder
was being made against Guiseppi Alio,
the Italian anarchist, In the criminal
court and he, In q cell at Colorado
Springs, was repeating "All priests
ave bad; they dine upon the fat Of the
land while the psople fast. l only wish
the one 1 killed was the priest l knew
twelve years ago in Sicily"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Sens;e yesterday Senator Deliver
reported TO the Senate the Gallnger bill to
regulate child labor ia the District Of Colum-
bia, recommending that il pass.
The committee on naval affairs began an
investigation Of recent charges that the navy
is defective in construc loo and efficiency.
The Indian appropriation bill was given lis
first reading.
The committee on Military affairs voted on
the Brownsville investigation, the guilt Of
the negro soldiers being sustained by eight
members OF the committee including five
democrats and the remaining FIVE iepublican
members, including Senator Foraker, voting
to exculpate the negroes.
The House devoted practically the entire
time Of the session 10 general debate. In
COMMITTEES Of the whole, for consideration Of
the army appropriation bill, several political
speeches were launched.
The House appointed three cOnferees on
the Union station trackage bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
Kelsey Retained.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 26.-Olto Kelsey
WAS retained in the cRce of State Super
intendent of Insurance today by the
Senate over the recommendation for his
removal by Gov. Huges by vote OF 80
TO 10 without one word Of debate.
Friends OF Governor Huges were utterly
routed and threw up the sponge absolutely
in tho prelimi Isry proceedings. 1t
was the most open rebuff a governor
has sustained 10 New York in years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
New YORK Stock Market.

New York. Feb. 2s.-Price movement.
during the first hour were generally TO lower
figures, followed by bear drives at o;ks Ia
which there seemed to be a lack Of support
and continued neglect Of the great majority
OF stocks that f,rmerly constituted what was
called the active list. Business was the
smallest Of the year. the transactions Of the
hnt hour being less than 10, 600 shares.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

NEW YORK jurors who had reached a
verdict 10 street railway damage suit
by the Air Of coin were fined $50 each
Yesterday aud the verdict set aside. Such
a method of rendering verdict is q
travesty upon justice and brings the law
into disfavOr aud disrepute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

IL a protective tariff caused high
wsges, as the republicans claim, why
should wages be twice as high in Mas
sschusetts as they are in South Carolina
The tariff is just as high in one State as
in anOtheF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

The Senate military-s fairs committee
Yesterday by a vote of 8 to 5, sustained
the President in his discharge of the
negro troops for the Brownsville aftay.
1t is hoped that the matter will soon end
as the country hiss had enough OF it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

THE reduction of the Philippine tariff
has been shelsed in Congress, through
the efforts Of the sugar and tobacco
tspsie. aud pet President Roosevelt and
a republican Uoogrs, are intent Oh
making people believe they are fighting
fha tTuafa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

The Yves. Virginia State building and
the Children's and National Mothers
buildings on the jamestown Exposition
grounds were scorched, but not seriously
damaged, by fire which early yesterday
destroyed large barn owned by the
exposition company, in which several
mules and horses were burned up. The
Ere Is believed to have been Of incsn-
diary origin. The loss TO the expo
sition receivers is 81, 500, with no in
snrance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

Kennejy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts
gently but promptly on the bowels. it stops
the cough by soothing the throat and lung
irritation. Sold by w. F. Creighton * Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

AIO1 lCE-Having Qualified as administra-
tor q The eft re of EDWIN NJ. REED +,
diseased, all persons having claims against
the ,aid estate are hereby notified 70
present The same TO me, duly verified, for set
Element, and all persons indebted to said es-
tate ere hereby notified TO make prompt pay.
ment Of their Indebtedness TO me.
u. WHEATLEY,
teb26 lot Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26
DIED.

Fell asleep in Jesus, at the re ideucs of Ter
friead, Miss Gertrude Ashby, Wsshingt Gu.
y. G., on SUNDAY, February 49,, 1898. Miss
LUCY J. DORsET, daughter OF the late
key. Thomas J. Dorsey, of Mary and.
. opy.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-26

The best remedy known today for all
stomach troubles is Kodol, which is guaran.
teed 10 give prompt relief. 1t is natural
dieestant: il digests what you eat, it is pleas
ant t. take. Sold by w. +. Creighton q Co.