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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-09
The Quay Statue Again.

Complications thicken about the
statue OF Matthew Stanley Quay,
the Pennsylvania statesman, which
Kari Bitter, the sculptor, finished
two years ago. Il has since Ian
guished without 4 pedestal to stand
upon, or an abiding place, while
former associates OF the great party
leader, before whose frowu men
used to :remble, have been passing
from one 10 another the burden o:
responsibility Of setting it up in {
public place. II has just been ship
ped by the sculptor to the Governor
Of the State, who, as ex-ofiicio
President of the Board Of Public
Grounds and Buildings at Harris
burg, might be expected TO be the
proper person to take charge OF it.
Carved as a peculiarly appropri-
ate adornment of HarrisOurg's ex-
pensive Capitol, itself the most
splendid monument OF political graft
in the United States, the effigy Of
the most famous of all the polite.
ians concerned in the erection Of
that Capitol is denied place in its
rotuuda, in spite OF the Legisla-
ture's order. More 50 poor TO do
him reverence, indeed. The pres
eut indication IS that Mr.. Bitter :
work OF art will remain iu the
freight station at Harrisburg. The
lesser authorities at the Capitol do
not believe the Governor can or will
give orders for its removal. Even
tually il may be sold as Junk, for
enough money, i. IS hoped, to pay
the sculptor S25oo still owing 10
him for its making.
But yesterday the word Of Caesar
might
Have stood against the world.
and now his surviving henchmer
are ashamed TO set up his counter,
felt presentment where that world
may look upon it. They had better
do something with the statue, how
ever, 10 stop the talk about it, which
must be very irritating to the state
mems minds. --Ns1g York 7im<s
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-09
Postal Receipts Will Increase,

Ex xoerts Of the Post Office De-
partmeut estimate that the proposed
increase Of the registry fee from s
to 10 cents will result in an increase
OF about 81, 900, 900 a year in the
receipts of the Department. This
estimate IS made on the assumption
that the volume of the registry
business will not decrease under
the higher rate. Even if the busi-
ness should decrease, a saving
would be made, because it now is
being operated at serious loss.
The Government itself, in its
various departments, sends an i'm
mense amount of registered mail
which, of course, is carried free. If
the proposed fee OF ten cents were
applied TO all Government registry
matter the additional increase
would ammount to nearly $3.50, 600
annually.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-09
Letter Registry Will be Ten Cents,
Increase Will Add Millions 10 the Postal
Revenues.

An increase Of two cents is to be
made in the near future in the fee
for the registration OF letters aud
mail packages.
Announcement of the proposed
change was made by Postmaster
General Hitchcock. The decision
to increase the registry fee follow
ed an extended inquiry into the
registry system by a special COM
mittee appointed by the postmaster
general.
It is understood to be Mr.. Hitch.
cocks purpose to take up the reg
istry system first in considering all
branches of the postal service for
reorganization wherever greater e.
hcieucy and less expenditure may
be effected.
In his talk with numoer of the
delegates who attended the recent
annual convention of the National
Association of First class Postmast-
ers at Toledo, Mr.. Hitchcock learn
ed they were almost unanimously
of the opinion that an increase in
the registry fee from s to 10 cents
would not be opposed when it is
understood that the government
is losing several million dollars
through the present system.
BY law, the postmaster general
is authorized to make registry fee
as high as 20 cents. In 1874 it was
reduced from Is to cents, but in
creased TO 10 cents in 1878. 1t was
reduced from 10 to s cents in 1898.
The registry service is the most
expensive OF any rendered by the
department, owing to lhe precau-
tions taken to insure correct deliv-
cry and absolute safety in the trans
mission of registered articles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-09-09
Democratic State Ticket.

JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
{. LARUE MUNSON,
Of Lycouiug County.
AUDITOR GENERAL,
!. WOOD CLARK,
OF Indiana County.
STATE TREASURER,
GEORGE ". KIPP,
of Bradford County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.

1t is likely that O. Bsscom Slemp'
member of Congress from the Ninth dis
trict or w. P. Kent will be placed In
nomination for governor today before the
state republican convention, which be-
gan its sessions in Newport News yester'
d.y. A. P. Gillespie had been agreed
upon early In the morning, but tele-
gram was received from him last night,
in which he says; Positively can &C.
cept no nomination. Conditions do not
permit"
Acting with the consent OF Congress
man Slemp, Assistant Secretary McHarg
of the Department of Commerce and
Labor, in his speech before the conven-
ton last night, proposed Slemp's name
for governor, and it is believed that this
was done to feel the pulse Of the con-
Yention.
Robert H. Angel, of Roanoke, who
WAS slsted for lieutenant governor, an
uounced positively yesterday afternoon
that he would not be candidate, and
George A. Revercomb, of COviDgton,
may be nominated in his place. W. r.
Poqu., of Wythe, has been agreed upon
for attorney general, and j. l.. OrupPer,
of Alexandria, will be the nominee for
treasurer. Frank P. Brent, OF Rich
mond, will be nominated for suPerin-
tendent Of public instruction.
Mr.. Slemp the state chairman, In adj
dressing the opening session of the con-
vention, told the delegates that the
party, 10 his judgment, had the best
chance for victory during the approach
ing guberuatorial campaign that 1t ever
had. "Duriug the framing OF the tariff
law" continued Mr.. Slemp, i've So"
democratic Virginia asking favors OF a
republican Congress. We heard our
senior senator (Mr. DauieD pronounce
himself a protectionist, and we have
seen his party unanimously indorse his
candidacy for another term. The
democratic orators used to throw rocks
at Us because we were robbiug the Peo-
pie by our Ubiquitous tariff provisions.
Now they say they must share in the
plumber"
The committee on platform, which
vas appointed yesterday morning, met
last night aud framed the platform. IL
declares for local option IS against state
wide prohibition.
The convention Wis strictly a Lilly
White" gathering. Several negro dele
gates came 10, but they remained in the
background and were almost lost among
the white delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Katie O. Ahern has gone to
Atlantic City to spend the next TWO
weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. @. E. Bsalle have re-
turned to their home in Wilmington
Del. after pleasant visit to Mrs. Geo.
Carter, of Prince street.
Mr.. Thomas Rowland Slingluf ana
Miss G. srtrude Randolph jenkins, both oil
Baltimore, we're married at the summer
home of the brides psrents, Rsdnor
Camp, Oatskill mountains, New YORK;
Mrs. A, E. Slsymsker, of Bfaddock
Heights, and Miss Ethel Larmand St-
tended the Orange Horse Show.
VIM. Hammerdiuger, formerly OF this
city, is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. f E. Lawler left today to spend
a few weeks at Atlantic City. -.
Mr.. W. B. Dobie hiss been appointed
oyerseer OF the chain gang.
Mr.. William NJ. Lsrmour, who mas
spent several weeks among bis old friends
in the city of his birth, left today for
California. He will return to Alexan-
dria within the next few months.
Mr.. ]. Wm. May, who hes recently
recovered from an attack OF typhoid
fever, left TODAY for Atlantic City:
Rev. @. ID. Bnlla writes to irend 10
this city that he lie now 10 Arizona on
his way to his old home in Missouri De-
fore returning 10 this city.
Mrs. @. E. Bradley and Miss Dorothy
r. Lsunon left Tuesday on visit to
OhicsgO.
MI George W. Kimbsll, who is con-
nected with the transportation depart
ment at Panama and who has been on
visit to his old home 10 this city, leaves
for New York tonight where he will
take the steamer Alliance for bis post Oh
duty.
Mrs. f. Chesser and her son, Herman Il;
Chesser, returned yesterday after atwo weeks
trip 10 Colonial Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
THE TARIFF BILL.

When the tariff conferees adjourned
yesterday evening the ultraprotectionists
hoped they Rad at last come to an agree
ment that would be Satisfactory to the
president regarding the phases OF the
measure in which he has manifested
particular interest aside from his general
insistence upon a reduction of rates.
When they left the conference room
Senator Aldrich directed that notice be
given TO the democratic conierees that
the minority members would be expected
to meet republicans for session OF the
full conference committee at 10 o'clock
this morning. The impression was
created that the c0nferees expected to
have the conference report ready for the
House on Friday.
SENATOR AIdrich and Chairman Payne
hurried from the conference room direct
to Fort Mytr, where President TAFT was
waiting for the Wight aeroplaOe to fly,
and reported to him the result of the
days work. Senator Aidrch told the
president that the M irity Of the con-
ferees had authorized the suggestion Of
81. 40 as q compromise rate on rough
lumbe and that leewsy had been allowed
for rate of$l.9 if$l 40 was not satis-
factory. The president was also &C.
quainted with the dstsils OF a re-classiti.
cation of the glove schedule, which 1t
WAS claimed represented reductions from
the high House rate.
The president was asked whether he
would sssent TO these rates. Nothing
definite is forthcoming regarding the
reply that he made, bat there are intl-
nations from reliable sources that the
president told Mr.. Aidrich that the
glove and lumber rates were still far
from satisfactory TO him.
President Taffs firm attitude con-
pletely spoiled that arrangement, and uu-
less the glove and lumber rates are re-
duced to suit him it is safe to predict
that today will see the bill far from
completion even il the democrats have
been summoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
LOCAL BREvIIIEs.

White perch, some OF which measure
more than u inches, aye being caught
at White House Lsnding, on the Poio-
mac OF. Rsmer and Mr.. Thomas
Waddey and a psrty Ct friends landed
1913 Of the finest specimen dny cr two
ago.
The alarm Of fire about o'c'Ook this after
noon wrs eau sed by fire in The house oc-
cupis ID by Mr. Harry Miller. On the sou h.
west corner Of Gibbon and Alf:ei streets.
The damage was slight.
Mr.. II Bloch sent to this office during the
he Of today freezer Of frozen eustard,
which was both delicious and refreshing.
II is understood that Mr.. Harry White will
open n real estste Office in this city about the
first OF August.
The weather has grown hot egu n and at 8
O'Clock toby the mercury stool at 96 degrees.
The colored Masons Of this city gave an ex-
cursion to Somerset Beach today
The drought is being severely felt through
out this entire section Of country.
Osgaloo Mwana MAS hereditary chieftain Of
one Of the Sandwich Islands. A big fat (Ill
take mine boiled tender) sort Of a Cannibsl
king whose most CONSPICUOUS article Of wear.
throne Of bamboo was generally placed meath
the shade Of sheltering palm and OF an
evening with the balmy breezes OF the Pacific
mixed with the silvery glow Of tropical
moonlight. the dark hued Maori maidens
would glide thru the sinuous motions oftheir
Hula-Hull dance, and afterwards feast on
these iriesists 'ly delicious Auth Products
from the Auth Stand. Sylvan BlOndheim,
The Auth Stand, City Market.
Attention is called to the July clearance
sales going on at ID. Rendheim d Sons and
also at Rosenfeld's: also to the specials for
Friday by Swan Bros. In this connection it
would be well to read the advertiser ent OF
bargains in gents furnishings offered by
Kaufman Bros.
Price and Cook will have in market to-
morrow and Saturday fine watermelOns rock
fish tailOrs, trout, seabass etc.
Oysters In all styles. Fried CLANS every
day SOC. per dozen. Clam soup, Monday
Wednesday and Friday. Fresh Porter on
draft. C. H. Zimmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND .VIRGTNIA ADvERTIsER-
ANOTHER pIsAPPOINTMENT

A lsrge percentage OF the resi- dents o
Alexsucria, old and 7onng alike, IS vel
az mapy residents of parts Of Fairfax
aud Alexandria counties and visitors
FROM other cities hied themselves 10
lSon9tsrs Hill between 6 and 8 O'Clock
yes erday evening for the purpose Of
W. oessIng the aerial fight of the Wright
brothers, who 1t hsd been announced
were 10 make trip from Fort Myer to a
point west of Alexsndris, and after en-
circliDg Shooters Hill TO return to the
fort.
Youngsters who bad ,ead the story
Of the enchanted horse In the Arabian
Nights Entertainments, the midair
achievements Of genii and astral the fests
Of sIme of the heroes mentioned in Don
Quixote's collection of adventures of
knights errand of old were enthused to
fever heat, and seeking the best points
of observation waited patiently for
the seroplane. Some OF the would'bs
spectators we're provided with field
glasses, and ever and anon they scanned
the western and northwestern horizon
for the long wishedfor airship.
Occasionally false alarm was sound |
ed caused by the antics OF one oil the
anchored balloons which were to act as
buoys for the midsir voysgers.
By seven O'Clock swsrms OF people
were on the crest of the hill and the
slope extending 10 the union passenger
station. Some had come out in auto
mobiles and others 10 vehicles drawn by
horses. A few came on horseback and
motorcycles and many on electric cars.
The mass, however, had used-Shsnk's
mare.
After seven O'Clock the crowd grew
restrive, and a few persons began to
slowly retrace their way homeward,
while the younger generation amused
themselves by tumbling and wrestling on
the sWard. |
At 7:45 o. clock message was received
BY Mr.. r. L. Stultz, manager OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company in
this city, announcing that there would
be no ascension. This news soon spread,
and the bulk of the gathering started
homeward.
The electric cars we're utilized by
numbers, and for a time incoming trains
we're crowded with disappointed peo-
pie.
1t was the secoud ''selp' Alexsndrisns
had experienced 10 recent years. Some
time ago it was announced that the sub
marine boat Gushing would make dive
at Fishtown aud come to the surface at
Jones's Point. The river front was !
crowded with people on that lODg'to-be-
remembered afternoon, all Of whom
were as much disappointed as WAS yes
terday's assemblage.
Wright expects:to make a fight about
s o. o'clock this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.

A meeting Of the city democratic
committee WIS held last night at the
Opera House cafe, at which time the
final arrangements for the primary cleo
ton on the 9th instant we're made. The
following members Of the committee
we're declared elected to succeed them
selves as no other candidates announced
themselves. They will serve two years;
First ward-O. w. Phillips and
Thomas L. Risheill.
Second wRrd-Louis Brill and K. L.
Cook.
Third wards. P. Fisher and S. u.
Brent.
Fourth ward-Obas. Bendheim and
J, B. Fitzgerald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
FINED FOR ASSAULT.

A young man named Tony Brenner,
who had been arrested by Officer Raw
lett for an assault Tuesday night on
Constable A. J. Payne, of Fairfax conn'
ty, and who had been confined In the
station house 10 this city, was turned
over to Constable Dove this morning.
Brenner was taken before Justice
Wright. He was represented by Mr..
s. G.. Beent, and Mr.. r. d. Brumback
was counsel for Payne. Bremen plead
guilty and was fined So and costs
81 80 In all
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
POLICE COURT.

Justice L. Fl. Thompson presiding ]
The following cases we're disposed of
this morning:
James Nails, charged with vsgrancy,
was sent to Jail for ten days.
Thomas Stanton, charged with dis
orderly conduct, forfeited his collateral
by failing to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
VIRGINIA STATUES.

Statues OF Generals Washington and
Robert E. Lee, which are to represent
the state of Virginia in Statuary Hall,
arrived at the Capitol in Washington
Yesterday. They will be unveiled with
appropriate ceremonies at the next ses-
sion of Congress, The Lee statue WAS
designed by E. V. Valentine, of Rich
mond, and the other is replica of the
famous Houdon statue of the FIRST presi-
dent at Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
THREW STONE AT OAR.

About 8 o'clock last night, when one
Of the Falls Church cars was returning to
Washington crowded with passengers who
had gone out to see abe Wright brothers
fiy, a colored man threw 8 stone at the
car window. The missile struck the
sash with such force that the stone was
splintered, the pieces striking two women
passengers on the head and causing
severe Injuries. Before the car could be
stopped the negro disappeared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

Success Magal ne for August, which
has been received from its Publishers in
New York, is full of good reading. A
reply to Speaker Oannon's article 10 the
June Century is the opening article
and one entitled "The strain to keep up
appearances" is most edifying. "What
women might do for their towns" is foil
of suggestion. "Bnr III Weevil" who
ia eating up the souIh's credit and She
is 40 acirsss," "To happeness by
trolley" and "Oonvertible securities" are
excellent contributions. The several
departments, fiction aud verse, OF thi'
issue are most enjoyable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
MASS MEETING.

The Negro Business League, No.
l25, of this city, of which Brooker
Il. Washington is the national president,
has called mass meeting of colOred
men and women, engaged in different
kinds of business. The meeting will be
held at 900 Princess street, Monday
night, August 2nd, at s O'Clock. A
general invitation has been extended to
every colored man and woman to attend.
This meeting is preliminary to the
election OF delegates to the ustional
convention which will meet at Louis
VILE. Kg., August 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
THE BUSINESS MEN WIN "A to 9

L n II DOOANIADC vi I1LN w IN II w q
A large crowd witnessed the game Of
Baseball yesterday on the Cardinals,
diamond, on north Alfred street, between
mines composed of the business men
aud lawyers of Alexandra. The game
was interesting and amusing from the
start, as one of the lawyers said he had
not played a game for thirty years.
Much credit is due to the fine pitching
of David HuIfsh for the business men
and G Gorge AudertOn for the lawyers.
The final score after nine innings re.
suited in a victory for the business men
of IA to9
Mr.. @. b. Swan, captain of the Bust
mesa mems team and Mr.. K. ID. Brum-
back, captain of the lawyers team, we're
constantly on the alert, and deserve
credit for getting up such an interesting
game. Mr.. Marshall King umpired to
the satisfaction of everybody. The line
up of The teams was as follows: Law
yers-Louis @ Dufey, catcher; Il. D. B.
Cooper, first base; Wallace Lindsey,
second base; r. ID. Brumbsck, third
base. Randall Cation and G. 90 Auderton,
pitchers; S p Fisher. shOrlslOp; John
, NJ. Johnson, right field; Howard W.
Smith, center field; Robinson Moncure,
left field.
Business Membranes Douglas, first
base; Arthur Herbert, second base; S.
II. Lynn, third base; o. b. Swan, short
stop; David Hulfsh, pitcher; w. P.
Taylor, center field; Albert Dienelt,
right field; Preston G DsOn, left field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

The annual summer examination OF
white and cOlOred teachers for the pub
lie schools OF this city began today by
Capt. William a. Sweeney. superin-
tendent Of public schools, and will be
continued uot,l Saturday. But three
applicants presented themselves-Mr.
John ]. SnOdgrsss, white; Anna Ouu-
niupham and Elisabeth J. QOsuder, COL
orad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

The Red Gross Shoes for tender feet
The ladies who wear the Red 0ross
shoas always wear q smile. Sold only
Iy J. A. Marshall & Bro, 422 King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
AUCTION SALE TOMORROW.

Capt. r. F. Knox will offer at public
sale at ii o'clock tomorrow morning,
on the premises, the Virginia Glass
Company's plant in West End. The
sale will be made by virtue OF a deed
of t,ust. Messrs. William E. Gilbert
aud w. GWynn Gardiner are the trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

For this section fair and continued warm
weather tonight and Friday; light To mode
rate south and southwest Winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

The only store where Regal
shoes can be had outside OF
their agency. John A. Marshall
& Bro, 422 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

Summer reduction on all low
shoes at John A. Marshall *
Bros, 422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

There will be special meeti ng of the
Board of Managers of the Oh ildren's
Home Friday evening at 7:SO O'Clock at
the home. A full attendance is desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29

All low shoes at cost price for
a few day only at John A. Mar
shall & Bro Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
Local Matters.
SIM and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

sun rises tomorrow at 4.5s and sets al 2 IA
Igh water at SIS q. m. and 500 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-29
For sALE-CHEAP.

GOAT and HARNESS. The animal is
oeotla and we'll broken. Can be seen at 209
south Lee street Of any time. ly2S5t'