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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29
ACCIDENT OR SUICIDE ?

Awakened by moans which seemed to
come from under her back window, at
about O'Clock yesterday morning, Mrs
Elizabeth McOann, who keeps board
log house at 638 west Mulberry stret t,
Baltimore, investigated and found the
unconscious body Of Roy Courtney, who
had been stopping with one of her board
ers for the last two weeks, lying on the
bricks in the sreaway under his bedroom
window. Mrs. McOsnn aroused som
of the male bosrders in the house and
they called in the police, who took
Courtney in the Western district ambu-
lance to the University Hospital, where
he d ed four hours later.
Whether Courtney, who, 1t is thought,
wac a user OF drugs, fell out of the win
dow while be was In an irresponsible
condition or whether he deliberately
committed suicide IS question which
probably never will be solved. Me-.
McCsnn said yesterday that she thought
while Courtney was trying to open a
shutter be accidentally fell out Of the
window. She says she knew n thing OF
Courtney beyond the fact that he was
brought to her house about two weeks
ago by a Mr.. William Ross, who rents
the third AcOr fat. Ross, it is said,
claims to know Courtney.
Courtney is believed to have come
from Richmond, Va. A book was found
in his room which gave his address IS
518 north Seventh street, Richmond,
Va. Several personal and business let
tsrs were found, but nothing was brought
to light which would lend color 10 the
theory of suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29
.DIarrhoea Cured.

"My father has for years been troubled
with disrrSoea, and tried every mean
pcssible to effect cure, without avail, "
writes John q. Zirkle, of Philippi, w.
Va. "He saw Ohsmberlain's Collie,
OoltrA aud Disrrhoea Remedy advertised
in the Philippi Republican and decided
to try il. The result is one bottle cured
nim and he has not suffered with the
disease for eighteen months. Before
taking this remedy be Was a constant
sufferer. He is now sound and well,
audal though sixty years old, can do ai
much work as young man." Sold by
w, F. Creighton & Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29
DRY GOODS
DRY GOODS
woodward ( L0tlPDD
10th, l1th. F.& G.Sts., NV
Washington, D. C.
Fine New Silks.
l-3 to Nearly ID
Less Than Regular Prices

We have purchased frJm Il promiue' t
New Yo'k lila House, whose entire mill
stock was ffsrsd st suction, large t
of Fine Slks. We selected the very
cream of their mammoth stock, tni
place t on ssle h morning a;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29
ReOpening Jameson Studio,
All KING STREET, Alexandra, Va.

All KING STREET, Alexandra, Va.
We are now ready for business with every
thing fresh. new and up-tC-date and We went
your patronage.
Beginn NJ September lst we will start our
NEW (PORfRAIF) NEGATIVE SIR
VICE Be sure TO get one ofour folders ii Ist
of of the prsss) explaining tie plsn; it will
prove interesting aud proftablet) you
Yes, we can photograph your FAMILY,
your BONE or your BUSINESS PLACE
and give you the quickest service you've
ever ard Of
Wh,n you want anything photographed
give us the JOB and you will never have
reason to regr,t it.
Rememi er We are located in the Slme old
locstio" that ~e occupied before The fire.
The only photograph gallery In town.
augI lw A. l.. JAMEsON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29

Take Kodol whenever you feel that you
need it. That is the only time you need TO
take Kodol. Just when you need 1t; theL
you will not be troubled with sour stomseh,
6sch'ug, gas on the stomach, etc. Sold oy
W. F. Creighton & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29

Reductions in RAISTNs and CURRANTS.
Best Seeded Raisins, l2c. Best Cleaned
Currants, 10c. For sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29

Armur-s g and 7, ff,ia Stripes, ia navy
blue, brown, cssOr, green, cry, tN ,
aud white.
SOC syd. Vslue, $l.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29
=aIExANDRIA VA SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST 20, 1908.
AIex1anoria 6azeffe.

prettsHep DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING: $40 a Slz fhlNOH
STREET.
Entered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, VIZ
0inis. as sscond-clsss matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills will
promptly relieve all Kidney and Bladder
disorders. Sold and recommended by W
i. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-29
Ladies black. tan and
white feet HoIeproof Hos
iery, six pair for 81 90.
With a written guarantee.
Standard Patterns lOC { l5C
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY,

Alexandria's Select Boarding ,nd Day
School for Girls.
Splendidly equipped building. Teaching
in English and Music tho ouehl, up-to-date.
un 'er a corps of twelve experienced instruc-
tors. Business department offers special sd.
vantsges to pupils desiring to prep re for
office work. Positions secured on completion
Of course. Boys under twelve years admit
to day school For catalogue call or a idress
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS.
aug20 I'm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
Clark Nay Succeed Williams
As Leader of House Minority

Champ Clark OF Missouri It IS be-
ueved in Washington VIII be the sue
cessor 20 Representative John Sharp
Williams. whose resignation as Demo-
cratic leader in the House Of Represen-
70 tives was made today David A De
Almond. also OF Missouri, is understood
to be q candidate for the leadership.
but there has been an understanding
among the Democrats ever since Will
liams was elected TO the Senate that
Clark was his logical successor.
MT. williams announced his TesiEna-
ton in q letter To Representative Clay
ton. giving as his reason a desire 10
give his successor an opportunity 10
become thoroughly familiar with the
hard work involved in the leadership,
and 10 get into close touch with the
personnel OF the Democratic side OF the
House, Mr.. Williams in his letter TO
Representative Clayton announcing his
resignation says
Il write this letter 10 you as my res
ignation OF tire position Of parliamentary
floor leader for the minority. the resig-
nation to take place upon the first
Monday Of December, following this
date I have been thinking ABOUT II a
good deal and A. seems 10 me that II
the next House goes Democratic. who
ever Is going - be Speaker Of that
House ought TO nave at least the train
ing Of the last, or short, session OF TINS
Congress, not only 20 NJ him Tor its
parliamentary duties, but also 10 make
a mere intimate acquaintance with the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
COURT IN SILENCE;
UNITE FORTUNES
French Consul General Weds
Frisco Girl Who Spares
Her Words.

NEW YORK. June 19.-Monsieur Eth
eune Lanel, consul general of France.
and reputed to be the greatest conserv-
er of words in New York. has won as
a bride Miss Amy Mckee, Of San Fran
cisco whose economy in speech is said
10 be equal 10 his own.
Announcement that this affinity OF
silence had eliminated in a wedding
Monday. M the home OF the bride in the
Golden Gate City, has just been made
al the consul generals Office. After
their marriage N. LAnel and his wife
started on a wedding tour through Can
ada
Their mutual antipathy for wasting
words is said to have been the founda-
ton of their cOurJsAjp.
Al The Hotel ST. Hubert 10 West
Fifty-sevenJh street, it was said yester-
day that the consul general during a
tWomonths' residence there had never
spoken ten words to any one until the
time came tor him TO leave for the
West.
Then his conversation. though It
showed he could talk f1uently. simply
resolved itself into a question as to
whether he might have additional rooms
luou his return at the end OF the month
Receiving an Affirmative reply. ne
smiled and departed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
GILBERT KELLY
LEAVES IN FALL
High School Instructor To
Become Principal in
Illinois. laid

A teleEraphic report from East Au-
rora. III, 10 the effect that Gilbert
Kelly. formerly instructor Of history
and political economy in the Central
High school OF Washington, had been
unanimously elected TO the principalship
OF the high school at that place was
confirmed here this morning by his
father.
Mr.. Kelly was In East Aurora at the
time Of the meeting Of the board OF
education of the Illinois institution. and
Immediately accepted the post He VIII
return 70 Washington in a few days 10
settle Up his business affairs here. ana
Will take up his new duties next fan
The loss OF Dir. Kelly as q member
Of the faculty OF the Central High
School Is greatly regretted by both his
superiors and the pupils OF the school
with whom he was extremely popular.
He was connected with Central for i've
years. and. upon the close Of the pres
ent school term, was the recipient Of
a handsome signet ring and scarf pin.
tokens Of regard from his former pu-
pills
Mir. Kelly formerly attended the East
ern High School Upon his graduation
from that institution, in 1897, he went
to Princeton, from which university hs
was graduated with high hoaors N 1901
While IT Princeton ne was member
Of several clubs and made a reputatio"
as a member Of the Tiger football squad
OF 1900
TDon his return TO Washington he
entered the George Washington Uni-
sersitv Law School being graduated
from there at the head Of his class
three years later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19

personnel on the Democratic side than
he perhaps otherwise might have.
II. upon the other hand, the next
House shah be Republican. The prel!En-
mary training viii be Just as necessary
in o.7d,r TO ut him for the very ayduous
duties OF leadership during the Sixty
first Congress
In sending in the resignation this
early. so that you can have IT pub
nshed. instead of waiting until next
December. 1 have been actuated by the
idea that IL was fair only 70 the mem
hers Of the party that they should have
time between nov and then fully 10
consider whom they wanted 70 succeed
me
IF the next campaign could be fought
simply upon the issues made In this
last session of Congress, ] would have
TO sort Of doubt Of Democratic success
No matter what the issues may be and
how things will turn out, We will have
the recollection Of having stood Shout
der to shoulder with one another, and
we ca now with great reason entertain
strong hope Of Democratic govern
mental reformation Whether we earn
success at the polls next November or
not. we have deserved II. and that Is
ali that poor mortals can do. They
can not compel Fate.
y sincerely hope, and express the
hope 20 you and 10 the Democratic
Caucus. that the tide Of Capitalization
and Of Federal usGrpation OF govern
mental power has seen its height. an
IS now on the ebb."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
BABY SHOW PLANNED
FOR LUNA PARK
Prizes Awarded on June 80.
Times Will Answer
All Queries.

The formal announcement OF q baby
show 10 oe held at Luna Park was
made by the officials of that resort to-
cly. The park show Is 10 be held IN
the dancing pavilion on June 50 next at
go o'clock n the afternoon.
Every baby in Washington, AleXan-
dria, and way stations is welcome 10
enter the show. There are prizes for all
kinds and conditions OF babies, and
somebody has got 10 win. Remember.
2.30 O'Clock on June 80 next in the dane
ing pavilion.
Six prizes are 10 be offered, one each
for the prettiest twins and one FOR the
pretuest ana youngest mother. The
judges VII be selected in the near fu-
ture
During the time intervening betwt N
the FIRST announcement and the date o.
The contest The Times will print photo
graphs, when submitted, Of contesting
babies Address pictures TO Baby Show
Editor, city Room, Washington Times.
The Times will also publish complete
accounts Of the progress of the contest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
LAND FRAUD JURY
RECEIVES CHARGE
Justice Stafford Explains Meaning
of Thirty-five Counts Against
Defendants.

Justice Stafford today charged the
Jury which is now considering the land
fraud conspiracy case against Frederick
A Hyde. John 4. Benson. Henry p.
Dimond. and JOOsJ H. Schneider, for al
legged conspiracy to defraud the United
States out Of valuable tracts Of forest
reserve land.
In an impartial charge. Justice Stat
ford reviewed the indictment against
the defendants. explaining the meaning
Of each OF the thirty-fve counts, and
took up in turn each count Of the bill
He stated that the jury must find that
the proof substantiated the true bill
beyond a reasonable doubt before a
verdict of guilty could be found.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19

In an incredibly short time after
the Republican national convention
named its choice for tbf Presidency
Secretary Taft began IT. receive con-
gratulatory messages fr IN al parts OF
the country, kilograms from the de-
feated candidates being among the nrst
TO reach him Another telegram Wnlcn
pleased both MI and Mrs. Taft was
the following, from Chicago;
Greatest triumph all the way
through. Best love from Us both;
MICK and ALICE.
Among the other kilograms were.
Vice President FaIrbanks-Accept my
most cordial congratulations upon your
nomination, and best wishes for sue
Cesful administration.
Speaker Cannon-You have been nom
mated as the candidate for President
by the Republican national convention.
i heartily congratulate you GU VIII
be elected by the people in November
Illinois viii cast her electoral vote for
you. Whatever ! can do for your sue
cess and that Of the ticket will be
done.
Senator Knox-I sincerely congratu-
late you upon the result az Chicago.
Pennsylvania, as usual, will head the
column Of your cordial supporters.
Governor Hughes-We cordially CON
al dlt AOA hll your llOIfllIlL -Lltii- 4 IL
der your administration the welfare OF
the country will be assured
Senator La White the plat
form is disappointing in some funda-
mental provisions and omissions, and I
shall claim the right to say 50, / con
graduate you most sincerely, End in the
faith that you are more nearly In ac-
cord with the great body Of Republican
voters than the platform, 7 snail do all
in my power to insure your. election.
The Presidents Statement.
President Roosevelt was playing ten
mis- when he received the bulletin yes
terday afternoon announcing the nom
ination of Secretary Taft. Fine. fine. %
said the President He then gave out
a statement in which he praised the
Secretary. The Presidents statement
follows.
I feel that the county is. indeed, 10
be congratulated upon the nomination
of Mr.. Taft I have known him init
mately for many years, and ] have a
peculiar feeling for him, because
throughout that time We have worked
for the same objects with the same
purposes and ideals. I do not believe
there could be found in all the country
ID man so we'll fitted TO be President.
He is not only absolutely fearless,
absolutely disiuterested and uprish
but he has the widest acquaintance
with the nations needs. without ana
within. and the brOadest sympsthies
with all our citizens.
He would be as emphaticaUy a
President OF the plain people as Lin
coin himself yet not Lincoln himself
would be ireer from the least tain,
of denagogy, the least tendency %
arouse or appeal 10 class hatred OF any
kind.
He has a peculiar ard intimate
needs OF all our peOple-Of the farmer
/ OF the wage worker, OF the business
man, OF the property owner
No matter what a mans occupation
or social position. no matter what his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
RACE TRACK BETTING
IS UPHELD BY COURTS
Police Restrained By Injunction
From Interfering With the
Sheephead Bay BoOkies.

NEW YORK. June 1s.-An Injunction
has inst been granted restraining the
rolics from interfering with betting al
Sheepshead Bay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
Congratulations Deluge Taft
From RvaLs for Nomination

creed, his color or the section OF the
country from which he comes, II ne
is an honest Woodworking man, who
tries 70 do his duty toward his neigh
Dor and toward the country, he can
rest assured that he will have in Mr..
Taft the most upright OF representa-
tives and the most fearless of cham
pions,
Mr.. Taft stands against all privilege,
and he stands pre-eminently Tor the
broad principles OF American citizen
ship which lie at the foundation OF our
national wen-being."
Foraker Buried Ratchet,
Senator Foraker Of Ohio. who has
bitterly opposed the nomination OF Sec
rotary Taft, buried the natchet in the
usual Republican fashion. in the fol-
lowing statement:
Until the convention made a nOmina-
ton every Republican had a right to
have his choice. but now II is no long
er a question OF men. but a question OF
parties. In this way Secretary Taft be-
comes my candidate for the Presidency,
and while under all the circumstances
1 can probably do but little, yet 1 shall
do all I can TO help elect him. Repub-
leans viii now quit cOntending among
themselves and turn all their guns on
the common enemy"
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said.
Secretary Taft is one of the ahlcst
men 1 have ever known. and IS peculiar
Iy well equipped for the Presidency. II
the people knew him as well as l do,
he would sweep the country and poll
an unprecedented vote. / believe he
viii be elected and make an ideal PTesi-
dent The Republican party nas again
houored itself
Secretary Taft will undoubtedly car
" out any portion of the President I
policies that MAJ be unCOmpleted when
Mr.. Roosevelt Tetires."
Postmaster General Meyer said:
by the selection II Mr.. Taft the Re
publican party has nominated the man
best equipped in this country 10 carry
out its pledges as laid down In the Plat
form adopted at Chicago, and 10 con-
tinue the policies IndGgurated by OUT
President Few men. il any, have en-
tered a campaign with the experience
he has had in public life. His integ-
rity his legal training, his aGmi1iStra-
tive qualities, and mis- abilities as an
organizer make him an ideal can
didaIe at this time, for the best inter
ests OF the country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
Clerks Send Flowers.

Great interest is being manifested by
clerks and other employees Of the War
Department in Secretary Tafts nomi-
nation The employees OF many OF the
bureaus and divisions have asked and
been granted permission 20 cougr3tu-
late their chief and many flowers are
coming into the office from the en-
ployeE OF the department
Secretary Taft was greatly pleased
with an enormous bunch Df American
beauty roses, tied with broad red rib
boa. Jhat was sent him b. the watch
force OF the department building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19

cago; Gen. r. 4 McAlpine, Chauncey
Depew. W 3. Mckinley, J. T. Dolan,
Chicago; William Alden Smith, Leslie
NJ. Shaw, Seth Low. Marcus Braun,
Governor Mapoon. Of Cuba: President
SinEseu, Manila; Judge William r. Day.
Canton, Ohio. Whitelaw Reid. London
Consul General Wynne. London; John
F. Stevens. former engineer In CHIEF OF
the Panama canal. Secretary Metcalt,
who Is on hts Wav 10 California. VII
liam Sellgmau. Paris Philippine Com
missioner Lega rda. Thomas Nelson
Page Colonel GOethals, Lafayette
Young. Governor General Smith, OF the
Philippines, and practically all Filipino
rfffrf1Ec
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-19
Bonaparte Is Pleased.

Attorney General EJraparte on being
asked what comment he had 10 make on
Secretary Tafts nomination replied.
IT was much grauhed 90 hear of IT,
but had expected II SO confidently, and.
indeed, felt so morally certain that Mr.
Taft would be the nominee, that the an
uouucemeut caused ne no great excite
lnent INare is good reason 10 hope
that Sec ~ Taft will g. cur next
President. and. II he is. J. al least. have
no doubt whatever that he VIII prove
in every way worthy Of thu office and
Justify the efforts and predictions Of
his supporters.
The duty of every member OF the Re
publican PARTY, and Of every citizen in
sympathy with the principles for which
It's candidate stands. Is now to join
heartily in making sure thar he shall
have as undoUbted a majority I'm the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-16
CANS WILL
NOT COME
TO COAST
Omitted Press Leased Wire,

Omitted Press Leased wire.)
San Francisco, March 16.-There
are hundreds Of disappointed sports
In and around San Francisco be-
cause OF the announcement that the
Gans-Attell fight. scheduled for
March 81, has been declared of. The
two clever ring generals were to
have fought a 15-round contest.
The match was on when Cans sent
word to San Francisco yesterday
that he would be unable to come
West on account OF legal matters
that required his attention in Balti-
more. II is already agreed by tho
promoters OF the fight that Battling
Nelson Is acceptable as a substitute.
He will take Cans place In the ring
unless there Is another hitch. The
men will fight at 1872 pounds. weigh
ing In at 6 o'clock
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-16
RIOTERS CONTROL IN HAUTl
CONTINUED from page one.l

and Germany are Fastening TO the
scene Of trouble. and II Is expected
that Minister Furniss win ask the
Washington government for prOtec-
ton today. The British cruisers In
deiatigable and Crescent left here at
daybFeak. one 20 each port. and the
French cruiser D'Estrees Is sailing
under rush orders from Santiago de
Cuba for Port au Prince.
The trouble. which has been brew
ing for some weeks. was brought TO
a head on Saturday when General Le-
cOnte became convinced that con-
spiratOrs against his administration
we're operating from the French con-
sulate Under the terms OF a recent
agreement political foes OF Leconte
we're granted immunity from prose-
cutlon. provided they would leave
the country az once The agreement
was made with the French govern
meat, and the refugees were collect
ing al the French consulate al Con
alyes. Saturday a letter written by
General Fireem. under date Of March
1. al the French consulate. and adj
dressed 90 b. Masslllon coleou. q
prominent author and political foe Of
Leoonte, fell into the latier's hands.
In h were references 20 the consplr-
acy against Leconte. and a list Of
names.
The minister q the interior gave
he list OF names 20 his brother,
.hlef OF stan 70 the president. with
riders that the cOnsplratOrs be ar
'efe ed and punished The assassina-
lons followed. Today Lec0nfe repu-
lated the Killings. and declare that
hey were without his orders. II e
lelieved. however. that he sanctioned
ne action of hls brother, Il be did
.Ot actually inspire a. y
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-03-16
.FIRFBUG
AFTER THE
UPPER. ten
(United Press Leased WIRE }


Denver. Colo, March 16.-For the
tcnth time within the past year and
the third time since Wednesday, the
fashionable Bernard apartment house
at West Eighth avenue and South
Eleventh street, was set afire at 3
O'Clock this morning. The blaze was
accompanied by a stampede of the
tenants. Only after desperate work
did the firemen succeed in checking
the 6ameo,
Before the hrebug started the
blaze, he cut the main electric supply
wire. AS O result the entire building
was in darkness. and It was this
which threw the hundreds OF tenants
into a panic.
Both exits opened inward and In
tho mad rush II was impossible TO
get tho doors open until the police
smashod the glass and the firemen
turned stream of water on the
msddened tenants to force them
back. The doors were then opened
and the tenants. a number of them
severely injured, we're released.