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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Virginia News.


The residence Of DR.. NJ. G. Douglas,
of Wsrrenton, caught fire Monday
night from some unknown cause and WAS
completely Quilted by the flames
The Taylor heirs have sold ID Mr..
Berger, Of Wisconsin, the Belvidere es-
tate of l 900 sores about 6 miles below
Fredericksburg, % the Rsppsbannoek
river.
There was q severe hsil storm In King
George county Monday afternoon. Hail
stones fell as lsrge IS partridge eggs.
Vegetables and fruit were injured con-
siderably.
0rtavius w. Chesley has been ap-
pointed rural carrier and Robert H..
Wright substitute on route No. l at
SWetnsm, Fairfax county, both to Gll
vacancies.
Mr.. Nelson Crlsmond ard Miss Clara
Callahan, daughter of Luke Callahan,
both Of st'fford county, were married
at the reet'ry In tsfiGrd by Rev. E. B.
Burwell, of the Episcopal Church, on
Monday.
Mr.. Gilbert Delaney and Mrs. Sarah
Faulconer, widow OF Silas Faulconer,
wers msrried Monday at Spoltsylvania
Courthouse, at the residence of Rev. j..
P. q. Crismond, who performed the
ceremony.
Thomas B. Baker, aged seventy, died
at Fairfax yesterday from complication
of diseases. His remains will be taken
to Washington for interment todsy. He
served Ia the Union army throughout
the war. One daughter survives him.
William Dabney Saunders professor Of
dlirybusbar dry at the Virginia Polytech-
mic lust tat, announced yesterday that
he would accept the position of State
dairy commissioner ant food inspector,
to which he was recently appointed by
Gov. Swanson.
10 the First Baptist Church at Roa-
noke on Sunday interesting exercises
we're held 10 connection wi b the unveil-
ing of marble tablet 10 memory of the
late Rev. o. F. FIippo, d. d., one Of
the first pastors of the church. DIR.
Hippo was a; one time pastor Of the
Bsptlst Church, in this city, and died on
August 8, 1906.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
PARTIAL DIVORCE GRANTED.

A decree of partial divorce has been
granted by Judge G. Burnley Sinclair
OF the Corporation Court at Oharloltss-
vile, in the case Of Ethel Patterson Ran
dolph against Osry Rufin Randolph.
Mrs. Randolph was Miss Ethel Pstttr.
son, daughter OF Frederick E. Patterson,
who at the time of the marriage resided
at Briarfeld, Hartford county, Md. Her
mother was a Miss Powell, OF Richmond.
The marriage t)ok place at Br,fr6sld,
in October, 1899. and Mr. and Mr..
Randolph came to Virginia, residing for
time ct the hi,t ricsl home Of the Ran
dolphs, Edgehill, nesr Charlottesville.
In later years they have resided | l Char
lttlesvllle, near the University of Vr-
ginia.
According to the papers fled In the
case, the application made by Mr.. Ran
dolph for divorce followed the removal
OF Mr.. Randolph to P,t,rsburg, Va
where be went, as be s'stsd in letter,
with no purpose of ever returning to
live with his wife, the couple being I'M
able, as WAS declared, 10 get along to-
gether.
The decree enjoins Randolph fr I'M in
terfering with the p'r,on or property of
Mrs. Randolph, and places upon Mr.
Randolph the costs OF the suit. II, at
the end of t lree years, tae abandonment
cor tinues, Mrs. Randolph will probably
secure an absolute divorce. For the
present she has rented her property mes
the university. On Monday she left for
Baltimore, where ne will spend few
days before going to New York, from
which city she will shortly sail t. spend
the summer abroad.
Mr.. Randolph is tae eratt-grandson
Of Thomas Jefferson's daughter Mathis.
At the time of his inherit ,nce Of Edge
hill, he changed his name from Gary
Ruffin to Gary Ruffin Randolph, by
which be Is known today ard under
which he was married. He sold the an
cestfal home some years ago t. Robel
Ballar tne, who committed suicide two
years ago in New York, and whose will
conferred the prop!ry on George Mason,
Of Chariot ,svile. Randolph, 1t Is
understood, received $50, 900 flr Edge
hill, out of which he had to pay cirtsin
sums In compliance with tae bequest.
Randolph's father was the late Frank O.
Raffin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
TOday's Telegraphic News.
Byrd Not a Delegate.


Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette. ]
Richmond, May 90 Richard Evelyn
Byrd, speaker Of the House OF Delegates
and her nod as the permanent chairman
OF the STATE democratic convention, will
not 90 as delegate to Roanoke from
Winchis ttr, his home city. A conven-
ton held 10 That city stnight and con-
lTolled by "wet" men elected delegates,
but both BYRD and his friend, Wsrd,
we're left st home. Realizing the situa-
ton neither would allow his name to be
proposed. A dispatch from Winchester
savs tIday that Frederick county may
&c Byrd as delegate. The defeat Of
By which grows out of his activity in
behalf OF temperance legislation is one of
the political sensations OF the campaign
for delegates ID the stete convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

As WILL be seen by the pr)cet diDgs
of The cOrOner's jury elsewhere in the
Gazette, the sinking of the steamer
Trenton at her wharf in this city on the
morning of the Sd instsLt was due to
csrelessness aud disobedlence Of orders on
the part of colored deck hand who, af-
ter the steamer left Washington for this
city, went below for nap. He first
opened the portfolios on both sides of
the forwfrd pant OF the steamer. The
youth WAS awakened by the steamers
whistle as she was about to come 10 hfr
wharf at this port, and he rushed on
deck, lesying tie portfolios open. The
extra freight placed on the boat here
soon brought her hull down to the open
portfolios through which the wstsr
rushed so rapidly that 1t t1ok but three
minutes to send the boat ID the bottom.
The negro who caused the accident is
now in custody. The law of the State
of Virginia makes his chepse a misde.
mesnor, the penalty for which is fine
sud imprisonment. The opening of the
portfolios, however, WAS an ofeuse COM
mittd on nsvigsble waters between
Washington and Alexandra, and this
fact, which is admitted by the prisoner,
may bring about acton on the part of
the United Stats authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Conditions In Cleveland i.

Cleveland, o., May 2O.-FollowlDp
the most serious rios that have so fl
charact zed the street railway strike,
renewed efforts are being made today 10
SIT 10 the trouble.
Early today Mayor Tom L. johnson
issued q statement in which be said that
If necessary to restore order he would
qusdruple the police force.
After conference lasting uEtil morn
ing State Arbitrator Bishop and Ovens
agreed with President Dupont, of the
Municipal faction Company, on a prop
osition for arbitration Of the s'r&t car
strike. Neither Dupont nor the strike
leaders would disclose the terms OF the
last proposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Mr. LllIey Refuses to Comment

Waterbury, Conn.,, Nay 2O.-Repre-
sentative George L. Lilley today refused
to comment at length on the rep 1T Of
the BouIelI committee. Gas fer the
reps IT." he said, al have not received
copy. 1t is probably very volumi.
nous document, and | shall want to read
it carefully and consult with my ait)r-
neys before saying anything fult1er.
The most serious, the most painful as
poets OF the report to me, Is the reflection
upon my personal honor. Among those
who know me do not think that re-
quires any comment. Nothing In my
private or public record, will justify
these personal reflections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Sixtieth COngr ess.
Washington, May 20.
SENATE,

Senator Rsyner again today brougb
up 10 the Senats the case Of William f
stewart, of the Oosst A'tlltrJ now
stat oned at Fort GRAFT, Arizona, su IN.
gsrrisoned post He sharply criticised
the president for not granting Colone
st ,wart court of inquiry and The mill.
tsry affairs committee for net act ng on
his resolution offered last Wednesday
He move to dischsrge the commit e
from further consider ton of the resolu-
ton.
Mr.. Rsyner then read a modified rsso.
luton expressing it as the opinion OF
hs Senate that Colonel Stewart Is en-
titled 10 court Of Inquiry and requested
consid, ration.
Mr.. Lodge asked that 1t 90 over un-
der the rule. This was done.
Senator Newlsnds made an effort to
take up the Sill creating an inland
waterways commission. 1t was over
whelmingly voted down.
The "pOrk bsr'p of the session was
opened in the Senate today when the
public building bill was taken up. II
carries $33, 900, 900, supposed t, be
equitably distributed among the vsrious
states. Ths bill was read for committee
amendments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
The 1l5 h annual council of the Pr

The 1l5 h annual council of the Pro-
tsstlnt Episcopal Church assembled in
Fred ricksburg this morning.
The conference on Sunday schools
work, VISA beld lsst night. Rev. g. Oti
Mead, Of Richmond, president of the
Virgins COMM sion, presided.
Rev. Thomas Semmes spoke on the
"Underlyiug Principles OF Sunday
School Instruction." Mr. Robert E.
Anderson, secretary of the Virginia
commission, spoke on the applying of
improved methods in the Sunday schools:
Rev. Samuel A. Wallis, d. D., of the
Virginia Seminary, read an inst uctive
paper on teaching and training teachers,
exempliyiDg the necessity Of csrefnl
preparation Of the teachers: Rev. W. q.
Burkhardt closed the conference with an
inspiring address on ''rhe orgsnizat ton
and upbuilding of the Sunday school. ,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 20. 1908
The GAzETTE's SPECIAL EDITION.

THE GAZETTE'S SPECIAL EDITION.
The Gazs tie appears today in special
edition of twelve pages. To be spprs-
ciated it should be perused closely by
every reader, as it aboGnds in facts and
calls sttsnt on TO many matters in con-
nection with the history and expansion
of the trade of the city but little realized
by the casual observer. Early 10 the
fall of 1893 a special edition OF the
Gazette appeared which contained an
interesting exhibit Of the business of the
city. Thousands of copies wers printed
and they found their way into every civ
ilized portion Of the globe. 1t has often
been observed by natives of this city
now sojourniug elsewhere that a copy
of the Gszstte is SIS letter from their
old home. This industrial edition will
be especially pleasing to all such. 1t
has been prepSred with great care and
labor and its descriptions ara exhaus-
tive. 1t is unnecessary to enumerate its
contents, as every department has been
placed under proper headings. A num-
Der Of illustrations embellish the edition,
while advertisements of the leading busi-
ness houses appear. This presentation
of cur city's advantages has the merit
of being different from the usual method
of doing this kind of work. Not only
is our city given full consideration, but
the many opportunities Of our Stst' are
concisely shown. The Gazette is In
dsb'ed to Mr.. Moses Folsom, formerly
ol the Land and Industrial Department
of the Southern Railway Company, for
much Of the work accomplished in get
ting up the industrial edition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Thaw Hopeful.

Pouehkeepsie, N. Y, May 20 =
Hirty X. Thsw was in q much hsppier
frame OF mind today as a result Of bis
conference with Martin w. l. ttleton,
his former counsel, whom he called tc
Poughkeepsle last night for conference.
Though it is generally believed thai
Judge Morchsuser will order Thsw re-
tuned to Matteswan Asylum, Thaw
does not share 10 this belief. Toaw's
calling upon Ltltt)n at this time is
taken TO mean that the Brooklyn lawyer
will again be refined by Thsw In pref
erence to Peabody and Graham, with
whose conduct of bis case Thsw has sp-
psrsLtly never been stisfed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Seven Persons Drowned

Clarendon, Ark, May 2O.-Ses rem is
being made today for the bodies Of
seven persons drowned early today when
the gasoline launch Columbia exploded
eight miles south OF here on the White
river, Nine others of the pleasure
patty had narrow escapes, and several
are in serious condition from
shock. Five OF the seven drowned
were young women.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Arbitration Conference.

Lsks Nohs *, N. Y May 2O.-Wftt
four hundred delegt tie, the largest ia
the history of the movement, in attsnd.
snce, the fourteenth annual session Of
the Lake hOhOnk Conference on
international Arbitration opened here
today. DIR. A. K. Smiley, the founder
welcomed the delegates, and the sessions
will last four days. Most of the business
meetings will be held In the evening the
days being devoted to excursions. etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, alt ex-
pressing greet indignation over the selee-
ton of Senator Burrows, of Michigan,
as the temporary chsirnsn Of the
national convention, has realized that
he must acquiesce 10 the action of the
committee on convention arrangements.
The president, it is understood, Is some
what surprised t. find tast few persons,
In addition to himself and Senator Bever-
idge, find any fault with TIE committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
With the Nav issue the aHome Ms

With the May issue the 'Home Meg
azine" has been consolidated with
"Uucle Remus's Magazine" giving a
wider field and incr sssed circulation 10
that popular southern periodical. Joel
Chandler Harris contributes "Uocls
Remus and the children" and as "Mr.
Billy Sanders discusses Lawson and the
people," "What | know of the Ku
Klux Khan" by John O. Reed, continues
10 interest. "a glance in passing" Is
inimitsble, as Is the department of "The
open house." Other departments for
young and old, with fiction and verse
much above the average, complete this
excellent number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
New York Stock Market.

New York, May 20 There was de-
cided Improvement in the character Of the
market in the last half of the forenoon
and prices in the second hour in ne' rIy
all csses where there was any sctivs
trading, made mat rial gains over the
low levels established first few minutes
London tradei to a large ext,rt on
both sides Of the market, sales exceed
ing purchases BY about 20, 900 shares,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

1T HAS been openly admitted that
practically all the republican leaders,
who at first tried u organizs a move
ment against the candidacy of Secretary
Taft, have now joined in the Taft pro-
cession. Various motives era given,
but the fact is no longer questioned.
This virtual stampede is accompanied
with some renewal of the thirI-term talk,
since Utah and Texas voiced the de-
maud for Roosevelt FIRST. This appesrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

THAT "high government officials" and
several politicians meddled in the al
legged marital tsngle OF U. g. Senator
Plat, of New York, and Mae Catherine
Wood, of Omaha and elsewhere, who is
young enough to be his granddaughter,
was brought out ia New York yesterday
before Justice O'Gorman in the course
of the trial OF the woman's suit for divorce
from the senator. The charge that
government officials, member of the
diplomatic corps, William Loeb, secre'
tsry to President Roosevelt, and othtrs
entered into conspiracy to obtain from
Miss-or Mme.- Wood papers that In
eliminated Senator Plat is made in 8
statement alleged 10 have been signed
by j. Martin Miller, one-time reporter
for a Newark newspaper, later United
States consul at Rheims, France, and
still q member of the consular service.
Next in Importance to Secretary Loebs
alleged part in the Platt- Wood scandal
is Miller's similar charge made against
Robert ]. Wynne, former postmat ter gen.
eral, now United States consul general
to London and formerly Philadelphia
newspaper man. In reality Miller's
paper is a confession of how he came to
be mixed up in the scandal. Miller is
the man who, accC riding to Nine. Wood,
flashed secret service agents badge on
her in October, 1908, and got her to de-
liver up ali the letters and papers she
had on which she relied for establishing
the fact of her intimacy with the old
senator. The whole story is a disgust
ing one and shows how the power of the
administration was used TO shield 9ena-
tor Plat in this scandal. 1t is said that
at least one of the men whose name is
mentioned above was given govern
ment position out of the country 50 that
he could not be used as a witness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

to give color 10 the ttstement, widely
circulated, thst the conservatives have
accepted Taft in order to prevent the
possibility of convention stampede for
the prssident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
DIED..

On Monday night WIN. Il. ROBINSON at
the residence ofMagnus L. Robinson, aged SO
years. The funeral will take place from the
residence of Magnus l.. Robinson, 427 south
Royal street, Thursday, May 81. Services at
4p. m. Friends and acquaintance ae ia.
vite1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

Do not forget that DR.. SETH ARNoLD's
BALsAM is the best known remedy for all
bowel complaints. Warranted by Frank
Warfeld and Henry Callan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

When your food seems to nauseate tabe
Kodsl. Take Kodsl now and until you know
you are right again. There isn't any doubt
what it will do and you will find the Truth Of
this statement verified after you have used
Kodol for few weeks. 1t Is sold here by
W. +. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
DRY GOODS.
Black Dress Goods and
SuitingS.
Stripe Suitings, SOC.

45.inch Suitings. both light and dark color
grounds, with neat stripes Of contrasting
color. The qualities that have been selling
at soc and $l.00 per yard. Our special Zoe
rrioa ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Stripe Suitings, 98c
SIPS Black Wolfe. CSC.

AZ t. 46 inch Imported Voiles, such makes
as Lupin's, Prize tley's, and others equally IS
good. The wiry and crisp sort, that does not
wrinkle nor sag. These qualities you could
not buy elsewhere under $I25 yard. OSC
Our special price, per ysrd......."...... Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

Canned Lobster and Shrimp. choice ,.-.
received BY J. c..hiLBGtkA.. ''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YRSTERDAY's RESULTS.
Philadelphia Pittsburg-Rain
HOW THEY STAND.

The Market.
Georgetown D. c.. May 2O,-WhsAt e5-10O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

State Of Virginia, City Of Alexandria, IS
J. Richard N. Green, Cashier Of the above-
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement. is true to the best of my knowI-
edge and belief
RICBARD n. GREEN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 10th
day Of May, 1908. -'-
J. JOHNSTON GREEN
coxx.o,-a,,e.,. Notary Public.
EDw. l.. DAINGERPIRLD
WORTH HUIFIsH,
NJ. A. AHERN,
JAMES W. ROBERTS Directors.
URBAN s. Lambert
CARROLL PiEaCE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
HOUSE.

The House wss engaged today 10 lis
ening to the Lilley investigating report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.

Chicago. 2; Washington, O.
Cleveland, 7; Boston, 2.
New York, S; Detroit. /.
st. LOUISE; Philadelphia. 9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20

HOW THY STAND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Csc Black Mohair. 75c.

44-inch Black English Mohair Brilliantine
aud Mohair Sicilian, with bright, rich, lus-
ouch dust.resisting quality. This grade we
sell regularly at $50. Our special TIC
price, per yard. ........... ........... <OS
Stripe Suitings, 98c.
66-inch suitinRs. in light shades. with neat
gray. These are qualities that we hsve been
selling at 81 80 and sl.6e. Our special O2r
price, yard Nv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-15
Tackle This O1a

Inc following paragraph of a hun
ored words is an excellent test in nro-
nunciation- Try it first, and then 90
over 1t again, every word, in COMPANY
with good dictionary:
Cleopatra, isolated in the oasis
soon became accIimsted and had am
PIE leisure to contemplate all the ecc-
norn1c details OF her inextricabIe sword.
Inc wound resisted the aIlopathic mi
sogyn1st- who gave courteous dia2no-
SIS and humbiy craved precedence for
uny idyl in the form OF a vase with
an aesthetic Accusing apparatus. This
told the news like a book. but II might
have been dog living in squaIor from,
the look she launched at him when he
wrote down his address She ate he
breakfast and then fraternfzed with
national expert in appendicitis. who
the Obseguies."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-15
VIII Appear Before Con-
gressional Committee
There To-Day.
BOTH KEHOE AND MAYS WILL
BE REPRESENTED BY PROMI
NENT ATTORNEYS-PRO BABLE
THAT RESULT WILL BE KNOWN
HERE TONIGHT.

Attorneys who are to represent J.
Walter Kehoe and Dannitte II. Mays
at the meeting of the Congressional
committee at Tallahassee today left
Pensacola yesterday, Judge Carter,
who will be one o. the attorneys for
Mr. Mays took his departure on the
early morning train. On the same
train was Judge Reeves, who IS TO
appear for Mr. KehOe- 1t Is prOba bic
that he was Joined at Milton by Hon
ISOLATED in this case.
Hon. A. II. D'Alemberte, the COM
mitteeman from Escambia OUnty, will
be in attendance at the meeting, hav-
ing taken his departure yesterday,
while Mr.. KehOe is either at ITALIA
hassee or will reach there this morn
ing He has been absent from the
city for a week or more, and it is ex-
pected that he has already reached
Tallahassee
What Will be the outcome of the
contest before the committee can
only be cOnjectured. Mr.. KehOe's at
tOrneys will claim that there were IT.
regularities in a number of precincts
in Calhoun, Jackson and Leon cOun-
ties, and in each of these counties
Mr.. Mays received majOrities. Mr.
NAYS has intimated that there were
irregularities in some precincts in
Walton and Santa Rosa counties, but
whether or not he viii contest is not
known
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-15
ROTTEN HOSE"
latest SCANDAL
New York Water Commits
sioner is Held for Bad
Purchases.
Rv Associated Press.

New York, July IA suit VIII De
berun today bv the corporation couh-
sci against Michael Francis Tough
man. deputy commissioner OF water
suun!v. gas and electricity, to recover
s23.410 which the city paid to the
windsor Fire Appliance Company for
rotten hose under three contracts in
1904. This action is the result OF the
recommendation contained In the re-
mort of the commissioner of accounts
IN the MAYOR. in which it Is declared
Thai the city was defrauded by Tough
man OF the United and Globe Ruo0eI
/ Manufacturing Company, OF Trenton
| n J.. or both
| The United and Globe concern, anc
the American Surety Company Will Dc
made co-defendants with windsor
In ougbman. The first MANUFACTURES
.ibosa which Loughman sold TO tn
citv- while the second signed a bon
guaranteeing his contracts