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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

of print paper, will leave Washington
this afternoon to inspect The paper mills
NJ the International Paper CompsDy, OF
Corintb. N. Y. Testimony VIII De
taken Saturday afternoon and night, anu
nossibly Sun isy relative to mill opers-
tons, particularly as to whether 'ne
Wages have been increased recently, %
maintained by manufacturers. The COM
mittte will leave OoriDih for Wssaipg-
ion Sunday night, and will probably
have another hearing iD this city next
MOndiy
The bill prepared by the Senate com
mitlee on military sffairs to prevent tne
d sscra,ion of the American flag was re-
ported favorsbly to the Senate To-Day.
The Navy Department has Just re-
ceiytd a report from Captain Oharles
J. Badger, superintendent Of the Naval
Academy, showing that "a midshipmen
have been physically disqualified as
result of the recent examinations Tor
promotion. No definite action has yet
been taken, but in the case u the 10
members OF the first class In the list,
diplomas will be given II the mental
examination is passed, bat IT the physi-
cal alimept Is moi eliminated 10 two
wears, their resignalions will be comPui'
sorry. Defective vision is the most com
mon ailment.
With the third republican currency
conference only three days away the
band of tried snd true "iDsurgenls, "
who are opposed 10 the ideas, principles
and everything else In the Vreeisnd bill,
are still working day and night to make
the adoption or passage OF this measure
an impossibiltty. One member OF thu
group OF warlike currency experts sale
| today that there are about twenty-five
republican members of the House who
have already signifed to the insurgen
camp their readiness to leave the fold
and come over to the opponents OF the
Vreeland bill. If thirty members car
be persuaded to bolt the programme
which it was believed had been prscti
cally settled at the last conference, th'
Vreelsnd bill cannot be forced through
in spite of Speaker Cannon and th'
Leaders. The democrats are against th'
bill aud with the number Indicated
could not pass. In the meantime III,
select committee OF republicans appointed
TO perfect the Vreeland bill is sayinl
nothing but making lifelike imitation
of saving wood.
Two Illinois representatives in Con
gress. one democrat and the other
republican, whose elections have beer
contested, have been found BY iheHoust
committee on elections to be emitted L
their seats. The two members seated
gre Representative Adolph SABBATH, demo
Graf, of the Fifth Illinois district, whose
seat was contested by Anthony Michslek
and representative Charles NJ. McGavir
republican, OF the Eighth Illinois dis
riot, whose seat was contested by Stan
ley Ii. KuDz.
Secretary Root has received from the Cost
| Rican government formal invit ition 10
| the American government 10 participate u
the ceremonies of the inauguration OF To-
Ger trail American Court OF Arbitration
| Carriage on May %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
FIRE LOSSES.

The following figures, compiled by
Actusry Charles G. Taylor and touch
ing the fire insurance business 10 this
State, have just been made public by
Colonel Joseph Button, commissioner Of
insurance:
Total premiums for FIRE business col
lecled in Virginia in 1907. IS. $50, 5l2.-
SS; Losses paid, $l,7SS. 745. so; Losses
incurred, 1880, IT'S 81; amount of in.
surance written, $26S, 700, SS9.
OF the above amount, Virginia COM
psnies did the following:
Stock compsnies-Premiums, $685.
$751; 70; losses paid, $685., S47. "a; Losses
incurred, $29S, O9l. 81; risks written,
$3S, 04S 947.
Mutual compsnies--Premiums, $50,
976 3S; losses paid, $4S, S06.7 20; losses
incurred, $50, S0S.67; risks written,
$40, $40, sos.
The marine business In The State pro-
duced only $73. 1872. 90 in premiums.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Admitted lie Threw Dice.

New York, May S.-Distrlct Attor-
ney Jerome today admitted on the wit.
ness sand that be threw dice for dol.
lar a piece and the drinks with the two
sons OF Thomas +. Ryan, at a restaurant
near the criminal courts buildings, while
Dolphin NJ. Delmas Was summing up
in the first trial OF Harry K. Thaw for
the murder OF Stanford White.
1t also was proved that Flank Garvin,
Jerome's most prominent assistant, Is
related by marriage to Anthony N.
Brady. Caravans sister having married
BradJ's son. Ryan and Brady are per-
baps the m st prominent men in the
New York City Traction deals which II
is alleged Jerome failed TO investigate
properly,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
CALLS DECLINED.

The Rev. W. N. Tillinghssi, rector
Of Bloomfield parish, Rsppshsnuock
county, hiss declined the call Of the yes.
try of st. Johns church, New Decatur.
Alsbsms.
The Rev. w. Il. Burkhsrdt, rector Of
81. james church, Leesburg, Va, has
declined call recently extended hlm
to become rector of All Hsllow's church,
Wvncot', near Philadelphia.
Toe Rev. E. s. Kinks has declined
the call 10 become Archdescon of Viz
gDia 10 succession to the Rev. J. Poyntz
TYLER. - southern Oburchmsn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, May 8.
SENATE.

Senator McCnmber today made o
statement 10 the Senate regarding the
existing conference deadlock on the PEN
sion appropriation bill. He expressed
a desire to test the feeling Of the Senate.
He said the deadlock is on the question
OF abolishlDg pension agencies.
The Senate conferees Insist on retain
ing the present system while the House
seeks to establish a general bureau here
and dispense with seventeen general
agents.
Mr.. McOumber explained the attitude Of
both sides. Personally, be did not be-
lieve the change would be either eco
nomical or beneficial.
Mr.Hale said this Is not question OF
saving few thousand dollars. No class
of public officers is 81 popular and near
to The people as pension agents. There
has never been any scandal connected
with their work. He hoped the con-
ferees would "stand pat" The law is
good as 1t is now.
Mr.. Hopkins urged the conferees to
remain firm and prevent the abolition Of
pension agencies.
HOUSE.
The House today pssstd the sundry
civil appropriation bill carrying approx
imately $lO7, 900, 900, of which 81, 900,
900 was added 10 the committee OF the
whole for the geological survey. Only
the general deficiency appropriation bill,
of all the big appropriation bills, yet
remains to be passed by the House.
Rather than face minority fight
against the bill, Mr.. Mann in charge Of
the omnibns light houss bill today
struck from the bill the provision for q
pension to widows aud orphans of per-
sons who die from injury or disease 10
the service. The democrats said this
meant the Inauguration of civil service
psDslon system. The bill as passed
carries an appropriation Of $3.50, 900.
This afternoon the House wrestled
with the conference report on the army
appropriation bill, a stubborn fight be-
ing made against the acceptance of the
conferees' agreement, which included
the Senate item 10 increase the salary of
officers.
The opponents to the increase were
led by Mr.. Hay, of Virginia, one OF the
conferees who refused TO sign the con-
ference report. Mr.. Hay said that IN
FIVE years the proposed raise to enlisted
men and officers would amount to $685.
900, 900 year or what the army cost
the United States at the beginning OF
the Spanish American war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

WISCONSIN manufactures of print
paper say they are going to try and In
tsrest eastern newspapers to hereafter
print on black paper with white ink
Tbey claim that millions of dollars can
b, saved the newspapers, because black
MINER can be made from any old waste,
while white paper requires spruce and
hemlock wood. Unless the price stops
advancing or Congress removes the tarlf
many of the eastern newspapers Will
have to use any colored paper that the
trus! may put up n the market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Locked I'D Policeman.

New York, May S.-Oharged with
locking up policeman who had been
sent to stop prize fgh', Max Rose,
Frank Dombross and Harry Rosenburg
we're presented in police court today.
Policeman Martin Dunn Was the advance
guard Of raiding party aud was TO blow
his whistle when the fight WAS in full
swing. He was recognized and led TO 8
room 10 the top of the building and
there locked up and kept prisoner. 10
the meantime the police made The raid
without a signal aud they say they found
Rose and Dombroaa In the ring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
PARADE AT SAN FRANCISCO.

The two chief events for yesterday in
San Francisco in connection with the
feet festivities were the great military
and naval parade Ia the forenoon and
the governors banquet In the evening at
the Hotel Fairmont. Between 1000
and 5000 American sesmep. ssid to be
the greatest number OF United States
sailors and marines ever to come ashore
at one time to take part In procession
10 any city, lined up yesterday in the
third division OF the military and naval
parade under command Of Captain Sea-
ton Schroeder.
Yesterdays parade marked the last
public appearance OF Admiral Evans in
his active career a. naval officer. In
few days be will retire from the s,r-
vice. He had place Ia the carriage
division directly following the regular
soldiers.
10 all fifteen thousand soldiers and
ssi,o.s made up the line including $500
men OF the regular army under General
Funston, the National Gusrdsmen OF
California consisting OF twelve companies
Of the Fifth regiment and the naval mi
lila of CslifOrnis,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
From Washington.
correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.

lCofresponuehc6 OF tno Ale1huuflh 0hLctOo'l
Washington, d. O., Nay s.
Representative Townsend, one Of the
Rooseveltian captains In the House and
the great hacker OF some sort Of anti
Injunction bill, has received more than
500 letters and kilograms from people 10
various parts of the country, protesting
against the enactment of such legisla-
ton. Many business men object to the
enactment of an snti-ipjunctiOu measure
SIS prejudicial to their interests, whine
the labor leaders demand law more
radical than any that has yet been con-
sidered. Mr.. Townsend is waiting for
President Roosevelt TO return from Pine
Kuot, Va, when he will seek the execu-
lives views upon what steps should be
taken to secure the legislation desired.
Until then, he has postponed his attempt
TO call republican caucus on this
measure.
Messrs. Mann, Stafford, Miller, and
Sims, comprising msjOriIy OF the
House committee investigating the price
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

IT IS claimed that this is representa-
tive government Of democratic people,
Yet so great has become the perversion
of this system of free government that
one man, In the person Of Speaker Can
non, is able to Obstruct the wheels Of
legislation in Congress. a fragrant evil
dspce of this one-msn power is the
speakers refusal to let the majority Of
the House vote to repeal the duties on
printing paper. He says these duties
ought not to be repealed, and be makes
eo3d this opinion against that OF ma
i,rlty OF the representatives OF the Peo-
ole in Congress assembled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
DISTINGUISHED GATHERING AT
Mt. VERNON.

Next Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
the annual meeting Of the Mt. Vernon
Association will be held at Mount Yer
non for the transaction Of the business
necessary to preserve the estate OF
Washington as he knew 1t to be du ring
his residence at that beautiful spot.
Wednesday afternoon the vice regens
OF the association assemble In Washing.
ton, and will be conveyed BY & special
boat TO Mt. Vernon. where they will re-
main for a week.
The Governor of Virginia usually
hono,s this assembly with his presence
during morning of the session, In
recognition OF the work accomplished
by this dlgnified organization Of dlsliu-
gaished women from the thirteen original
States, which cause will be revered In
centuries TO come as the NOS. complete
historic collection 10 America.
Several vice regents having been re-
Gently elected, will have this May Of the
year 1908 eugaven upon their memories
as bearing their initial stay at Mt YER
uon, around which glOws 3 halo OF
romance and history.
Mrs Emma Read Ball, of Richmond.
will sgsin represent Virginia which abe
has done with much grace and hooor TO
her State during several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

WILLIAM MONTGOMERY, cashier o.
Che Allegheny National BaOk at Pitts
burg. known for a quarter of a century
as the headquarters of the republican
politicians of that city, wss arrested yes
terdsy afternoon, charged with embtz-
cling $469, 900 from that institution.
There is nothing small about this man
he left the depositors what he did not
want and put the politicians money
where it would do the most good--in bis
own pocket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
SfAnmera Collide.

Portland EGG, May 8.-The British
steamer Mstlsua, from London, collided
with q steamer Of the Hamburg American
line 80 miles s)uth Of here. The
Matiana has returned here with her
stern broken. The extent Of tbs damage
to the other steamer, whose name has
not yet been sscertsined, is unknown.
A tug has been sent to seek her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Burning of an Inflrmary

Marietta, o., May 9.-The Wash.
ington County IO6rmsry wss burned 10
the ground at noon today. Two hun
dred patients of the insli:u ion we're 10
a panic and many were seriously In
jured. Three leaped from windows and
were badly hart. Superintendent Joseph
Young discovered the flames in the
basement and spread the alarm. he
was fatally burned and doctors say he
will not survive the day. An explosion
10 The laundry department csused the
Ere. Physicians and nurses from Mari
eta have been rushed TO the scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
FRIDAY EVENING. MAY 8. 1908

TWENTY FIVE masked men visited the
home of John sar dsrs, at Wellsburg,
Ky, a few days sg', and compelled. him
10 dig up his tobacco plant beds on pain
Of death. When the beds we're de-
s'royed the riders whipped Sanders until
the blood flowed. They next went to Mel
pou Cummings place, and upon his re-
fu,al 10 come out, the riders fred sew
eral volleys into the house. such &C.
currences have been going on in Ken
lucky for some months past, apparently
without let or hindrance, where's these
marsuders should be treated like mad
dogs and exterminAttd 1t any cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

The announcement was made In Nor
folk yesterday that the incidental ex-
penses of the big revival campaign just
closed there amounted to $500. This
would indicate that whereas we have
the biblical authority for the statement
that salv alton is free, yet this does not
extend to the gospel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Chareed Win pnrInrv.

Berlin, Msy S.-Phnce Philip IN
Eulenburg, former fsvorits of Kaiser
William, and an alleged member OF the
notorious knights Of the RoundTsbls,"
was arrested today on the perjury charge
against him, growing out OF his test
mouy at the trial Of Editor Harden.
Despite the fact that he Is desperately
sick the prince was brought n Berlin
under police escort and incarcerAied 10
prison. He Ia now an inmale OF the jail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Verdict for Damages.

London, May ga verdict for Q
$S7, 800 damages has been rendered
sgsinst the London Times 10 favor oil
John Murray, q publisher. Murray
charged the times With libel on account
of a publication accusing his firm Of
extoration for selling the letters OF The
late Queen Victoria at high price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

GOVERNOR SWANSON, of Virginis,
as stated yesterday, says that the time Ia
coming when the wealthy will prefer a
clear conscience to their boards Of gold.
This may be true, ssys the Baltimore
American, but there are few of Us opti-
mistic enough TO expect to be alive TO
see that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

The Methodist bishops in conference
10 Baltimore yesterday recommended
that the conference strike out the pro-
vision in the church law against dane
ing, theatre going, attending circuses,
etc. The churches seem to be keeping
up with the times and are being lead in
stead of leading. II Mshomet will not
come to you, you must go TO Mahomet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

SENATOR FORAKER is working The
negro issue for all there is in 1t, and de-
clares to the Senate that there must be
faction on the Brownsville sff,ir, or no
adjournment" The republicans are up
against a tough proposition, and find
they cannot serve two masters and will
have to choose between the president
and the darkeys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

ONE OF the Asior farms in New York
city, bought in 1888 for 1923, 600, his
Just been divided among the heirs at a
valuation of So, $780, 900. Nothing sue
ceeds like success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

STURGEON was offered for sale in the
Alexandra market today at twenty
cents a pound. But q few years ago
fifty cents was considered big price for
a whole one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
Rx.Presldsnt Cleveland

New York, May ga telephone
message wss received this morning at
the Office Of Judg4 Alton B. Parker
from Ms. Cleveland at Lakewood. Mrs.
Cleveland said that the ex.presidenPs
condition was steadily improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

Christian Xsnder, probably the most
prominent among the old German res =
dents of Washington, aud well known
TO- his famous wines, died last night at
7.30 O'Clock at his home in Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

EOR sALE-EGGs FOR SETTING from
4 choice Black Minorca snd Barred Rocks;
also baby chickens with mothers to raise
them. Cheap. Apply st l2z south Wesh-
ington street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

Insist upon DeWitt's Witch Hasel Sslve.
Il is especially good for piles. Sold BY W. +.
Creighton d co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
The Market.

Georgetown D. c., May s--whsas Is5 lOi'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08
LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

=
Washington hiladelphia-Rsin.
New York Boston-Rain
Chicsgo-st Louis-Rain.
na4roif Clavala nd-R air
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
New York -Boston-Rain.
Philadelphia Brook lyn-Rain.
Pittsburg Chicagc-Rain.
st. Louis Cincinnati Rain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

HOW THKY STAND.
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CARD OF THANKS.

desire to extend my sincere thanks to the
members Of tire Alexandria fire department
for e:r lie Tcic work ia preventing the de-
structon of my residence during she fire lat
We lnesday night. Pespeetfplly,
I GpIII R0RTzER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-08

NOTICE, d. of A IN and after tonight
~ Mount Vernon Council No. /, ID. Of A =
will meet in Jr. .. U. A. NJ. hall on King
street, aud until july list will meet Only on
the second and fourth Friday nights of each
% nfh may63t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-28
WANTED AUTO RIDE,
 TOOK A LOCOMOTIVE.

Seized with a mania for riding. ana unable to command the services Of a chauffeur and the comforts of an auto mobile. Walto* Boyd and Fred Joyce. two young N te men. stole a road engine from tEe Mobile and Ohio Rail road yards last night about 10 o'clock, and proceeded to enjoy e ride. Information was telephoned to Police Headquarters that an engine was missing, and officers were sent to the yards to apprehend the engine enthusiasts. # possible, on their re- turn from their unique outing. The assumption that the persons who had removed the engine had only taken a trip and would shortly return. proved corfect and about o'clock this morn ing the engine was perceived cautious ly returning into the yards by of- ficers who were lying in concealment
 One of the youths was walking along in front of the slowly approaching engine, and by some chance he caught sight of the officers and shouted a warming to his comrade who was in the cab of the engine. At the same time he took to his heels. and his pal" leaping from the cab did likewise.
 Both made their escape for the time being. but at about 1:80 o'clock this morning were apprehended by Officers Shirley and searcy.
 Boyd and Joyce will be tried before the Recorder this afternoon on charges of trespass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-28
BRYAN IN PITTSBURG
THE NEBRAsKAN ADDRESSES BIG
 MASS MEETING. I
Theu,snds of People Could Not Gain
 Entrance to Hall, and Mr.
 Bryan Addressed Them
 Later on Outside

Ptttsburs March 27.--For ovlr two hours tonisht William Jennings Bryan was attentively listened to and tre- uuently applauded by an audience ot 8. 500 persons at Exposition Music Hall. where he addressed mess meeting arranged by the Bryan Democratic League of Pennsylyanis. scarcely half of the people who sought i'd hear the Democratic aspirant Tor presidential hanors. Mir. Bryan later spoke briefly to the crowd on the out side.
 The mass meeting followed session of the Executive Committee or tns Bryan Democratic League Of Penhsyl- vania, attended by supporters or Mr. Bryan from all parts of western Fenn- sylvania to further their plans .Sa securing instructed delegates to the Democratic National Convention. which is opposed by one faction of inc party in the state Hon. Jene- mtah & Black. President of the state League. presided at the meeting.
 Mr. Bryan made satirieal reference to the alleged corruption in the pol- tics of Pennsylvania, and the new Capitol graft trials. He denouneeo the four Democrats of the Kentucky Lee;slature who joined the RepubH- cans in eiectine a United States sena- tor, and made an earnest plea Tor The structed delegates to all nominating conventions. contending that this was inc true Democratic doctrine. He nraised Senator La Toilette eB the only real Republican reformer, but said ne was discredited by the leadeFs or ms own party. Governor hn6nss w scored for his declaration that the 92g yO0O 900 Standard Oil fine was ex- cessive, and Secretary Taft was de- nounced for his attitude in favor of regulating and controlling instead or exterrninatinR trusts and advocatInB. while Governor of the Philippines. perpetual franchiser and a perpetual guaranteed income for ( raiiroad with which the Government was making settlement.
 were for the most part pleasant. l4r' Bryan said the things for which the President is to be praised are Of pefn' ocratic origin. r; AE
 T am not going to allow any Rspub- iiean President to crowd me or my own platform" he said T will not abandon or give tip my policies simply because g Republican President, see. ing they are right. epdorsee them. But in reality. am grateful to the rresi- dent for making SO many Of my ideas respectable"
 At the Executive Cemfnittee meeting Mir. Bryan said he had never told any person that he Is the most available candidate for the Democratic' presiden- tiai nomination but at the same time admitted that such a selection would be a pleasure to him. ya
 W. W. Bailey of Iohnstown, Secre- tary of the League. reported that ex- ceiient reports had been received from every auxiliary In the state and said he was confident enough Bryan dele gates will be elected to the state Con- ventlon to carry through Bryan in- dorsement,
 Plans were discussed for securing control of the Democratic State organ- ization. gt