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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
oApr, FHlEL1ps's STATEMENT.

Captain F. NJ. Phillips, cf the
stesmar Newport News which oollided
with the English steamer Lord Roberts,
In Chess p,ake Bay early Tuesday morn-
ipp. SAYS be hss no d,u5t but that he
will be able TO prove be was net re.
eponsible for the collision. The Lord
Roberts, be says was apparently at an.
Choir, and that he had heard no sound
of fog bell or horn from her direction.
"They must have all been asleep
on boz ]," said Oalt Phillips.
1.-THE frat inlimation I had Of any daE-
ger vas when I saw masthead light
dead ahead Of u. Immediately gave
the reverse signal. The Newport News
vas proceeding slowly, bet her head
way could not be checked sufficiently
to avoid the vessels coming together.
"As soon as | had asceltaiued that
the bulkhesds we're all right and the
vessel was not making water, and sigma
led the ting to st,nd by, | had all my
boats ready, and could have landed
ever7 passepge. safely. They were not
at suy time 10 danger. Inc Loto
Roberts sent out boat TO otter assls'
lance, and asked if the Lord Roberss
has been injured, receiving negative
reply. -, 49,
Hf then started for Old Point, snd
sftsrward went to Norfolk and Newport
News, being under her own staam, and
not requiring assistance though the tug
conveyed us to port"
Captain Phillips says that when ne
left Washington Monday evening, the
weather was clear. Below Alexandria
ard all the way down to the mouth OF
the river, fog was encountered. OPP
tain Phillips remained up ell night
though part OF the way down the bay
thsre was no fog, excep! at brief iDtn-
walls. Of Wolf Trap, ne said, the fog
thiekeued, and at the time OF the CO..
lision was like Q blanket. Fer this
reason the Newport News proceeded
cautiously, sounding her fog signal ct
frs qaent intervals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
RETAIL MERCHANTS.

por.nsnt to call, meeting of retail
merchants Of this city vas held last night
IN The rooms of the Chamber of Oom.
msree. southeast corner OF King and
Washington streets.
M. r E. Knight was chosen chair.
man and M. J. +. Preston secretary.
Mr.. A. D. Btockeit, on behalf of the
Chamber of Commerce, rendered the
JUS of the rooms to the organic alton.
After the transaction of business pre-
limlnsry 10 the organization OF the retail
merchants of the city, those present,
about 25 In number, signed an agree
ment to bee ,me members.
Each member present was appointed
q committee to obtain additional men,
bers.
The following we're appointed q COM
mit.ee on constitution and bylaws
Henry W. Wildt. B We'll, W. P. Taylor,
8. Bendheim, W. II. Peck, s. II. Lynn,
William @ linp, L!ewellyn Dyson and
w, u. Varuey. This committee will
report at the next meeting.
An adjournment was subsequently
taken It'll next Tu ssday night, when a
permanent organization will be perfected
with the election OF 0fticers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
The Roosevelt Party.

Mongolia, Soudau, March 8 MIR.
Roosevelt made an unexpected cepar:.
ure from his plane ,tsy and tut for
Lake No, to the north, for final ele-
phant hunt. Kermit Roosevelt accom-
panied him and large number of native
runners and porters were hastily pressed
into service. When told that there wss
alarm among his friends In America for
fear that he might have contracted the
disssss, Mr.. Roosevelt declsrsd the ap-
p1ehension groundless. Pratt 'cslly the
er tire populs ton Of Mongolia turned out
today to bid Mr.. Roosevelt farewell. A
native band enlivened the scene and the
presence of all the government officials
lent dignity to the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
ESCAPED FROM MANASSAS JAIL

Robert !. McInteer, white man,
charged With attempting TO kill his
brother, J. H McIn!ear, and Lewis
Riley, colcred, charged with houssbreak-
log, escaped from the Prince William
coub t, jail at Ms5assss early Yesterday
m,roiug snd have not been recap'u'ed.
Sheriff F. O. R1rsb; ugh, with posse
aud q bloodh. uad, ere In pnr:n OF the
jail. breakers.
The pris ners, who had been confined
10 a cell on the grtu I'd fl ,or OF The jail,
era led through crude sewer arrange.
ment into the main par. OF The tu lding,
sad then removed number OF bricks
from The outer wall of tie jail building
with heavy iron stoVe poker. Evident
~ with the idea o! gaining time, Melt
.eer had 30 arranged his bed as to give
t the appearance of having msn sleep-
M in 1t, and SO veil WAS the bedclott-
inc made to represeI The shape OF man
that Tailor Corrwell called to the SAP
posed sleeping prisoter several timea'
10 an endeavor to wake him Yesterday
norning. Receiving no response, Corn.
we'll opened the cell door, to fad that
the prisoner had hown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
FOG ON THE RIVER,

A heavy fog hung over this city sga'n
last night. Il WAS especially thick on
the river, and virtually brought nsViga'
tion to a standstilI. Conditions W=re
unchanged tiis moroiDg.
The new steamer Three Rivers, which
left Baltimore tor this port Monday
evening and which VAS expected here at
an early hour yesterday morning, did no!
reach Alexandria Until early this after
ncoo.
The steamer Washington, OF the Nor
folk and Washington line, reached her
wharf at TIE foot OF Prince street early
Ia / night, tn; on acct unit of the fog did
mot start for Norfolk. About noon she
zeturned to Washington.
The steamer Southland, from Norfolk,
did not arrive until this afternoon, hay
ing been compelled to anchor at Colonial
Beach in the fog.
The steamer st. Johns, from Norfolk,
reached this port abt ut noon, having
been detained abou, ak hours by tbs fog.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
PERSONAL.

Rev. DR.. Pott, president of 81. Johns
College, Shanghai, Ohius. delivered an
address at the Episcopal Theological
Seminary yesterday evening, and Mr.. j:
W. Wood, assistant secrttiry OF the board
of missions, New York, will speak at the
seminary tonight.
Miss Mason, of Louisville, ny, hiss
been a guest of Mrs. Bergman Green,
on Seminary Hill, this weak.
Rev. q. B. Lee, of Charlottesville,
will preach at Christ Church tonight
Miss Mary Hough has returned to
this city, after spending a few days with
Miss Sue Dsbney In Charlottesville.
Mir. Courtney O. Houck, formerly OF
this city, hut now Of New York, was
married to Miss Mae Bell Macdonald
Yesterday. The ceremony took place In
the Fou,th Presbyterian Church, New
York.
Miss Viola Werres, of Petersburg, Is
the gueit of Miss NJ. V. Harlow, at bel
home, 202 moth Royal street..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
HANDSOME COACHES.

A handsome new train, with what
might be called day palace coaches, ha.
baen put on the regular noon run out Of
Richmond to Washington over the Rich,
mond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad. The coaches have just been
completed at a cost o! $780, aud 9
handsome dining car Is now being built
at cost OF $40, 900 to BIS attached to the
same train. Oaly three of the new
coaches have as yet been received. The
others sre expected to arrive shortly.
The coaches are larger than the average
day coaches. They have setting cs-
pacity oil ninety, with smoking compatt-
mania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
MEETINGS

No business OF general Interest was
transacted OF the meeting last hight OF
the G, unbia Steam Fire Engine Com.
pany.
A meeting o. The Frles dshlp Veteran
Fire Association vas held la night st
which committee consisting of J. T.
Wlllisma. NJ. R. Norris, B. Fried
lander, e. Din ,ueit and Dallas Peyton
to confer With those of the other or.
CARNATIONS in mskiug arrangements for
the entertainment CT the State firemen's
Convention which will be held in this
G tY suext Augu t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
DOG NUISANCE.

People living In the neighborhood Of
Cameron and Pitt streets are still COM
planning OF bowling dogs which make
night hideous. That locality seems to
be favorits gathering place for dogs,
large number having been prowling
about this morning. One of the ours
had been injured on the throkt In fight
and was bleeding profusely
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
FUNERALS.

The funeral of the late Harry O. Tyler,
who died on Tuesday, morning, took
plsce this afternoon from the residence,
1lO4 Prince tt:eet. Rev. Dr.. Wallis, oil
the Episcopal Theological Seminary,
of ,,a.ed. The psllbearers were L. s
sheadea, George Scbellhorp, F. l.. Coz
nor, ]. ID. Bryaat, J. 0. Orunp and
Gray FL cks.
The funeral services OF the late Mr..
J. T. Heuderson were held at the resi-
dence on Franklin STREET Ibis morning
They we're conducted by Rev. O. D.
Bulla. The remains were subsequently,
forwarded t. Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Floods

G!eus Falls, N. Y, March a.-The
Ice from the u PIPER waters of the Hadson
river has gorged at North Greek aod the
water pouring down from the Adirou-
dack mountains is backing up and food.
ing the village aud the farm lands in
that vicinity. Many farm houses are
under watsr to the first story. The Ice
is very solid and no signs of relief is in
sight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Bankruptcy Proceeding Against
De Sagans

Paris, March S-Prince Hslle de
Ssgan, husband Of the former Anna
Gould, may never coms into the eujoy-
ment of the estate Of the PfussiRn siless
which be recently inherited upon the
death OF bis father, the Duke of Tally
rand. Dispatches day from Sagan,
where the estate is ST ,ted, say bank
rop!cy proceedings have been Instituted
against the prince, or duke, IS he now
is. The claims of De Sagan's cred
tors, 1t is said are sufficient to tsks the
entire state. The 6uche,s, 1t Is gener-
ally believed will satisfy the creditors
oat of her allowances, as she has always
been desisicus Of owning the famous
estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
New York Stock Market.

New York, Msrch 3.-Ths brisk up.
wsrd movement in proSress since the
beginning of tbe week contir usd this
morning, opening prices on the stock
exchange 10 nearly every csee showing
SUBSTANTIAL gains. All the leading In
3ustrials sold at the highest range
reached since the upward moVemett
sf artsd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

A dispatch from 81. Petersbarg says
the stetemen. Today By ctu;t physicians
that the empress "hss suffered a severe
nervous attack" is the frat public ad.
mission by them that hes condition is
snyIoDa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
OPERA HOUSE.

An u-u,ual attraction in the form Of
deg and gof t cirtu,, will be seen the re.
m luder of the week with mt tiuee t.
urday. Professor Scsfar, the renow aed
animal trainer has just returned from a
t,ur oil South America with his pels and
is filling In time on his way to join the
B,rbum and B lilly Circus aud promises
something cut OF the ordinary. A double
show of moving pictures will also be
shown. The prices are 5 and 10 cect,
with matinee Saturday q! eeL Is to ell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
REGULARS ORGANIZE.

The Regulars baseball cub has or
gariz,d Tor the coming season and have
elected M Barntt: for their manager and
@. Kuhn for captain. They expect to
form good team, as they have increased
their cub to si1t 'eu members. LyleS
and Massey, Finnel and W. Barrett,
Kuhn aud R sdoa will be their batteries,
while the rest OF the team. will b, picked
from Tvle1. WhaIeu, NJ. Barnett, Smith,
Hall, II. Gsneuy, M. Gameny, Rose,
and Martin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
OIRCUIr COURT.

The March term of The Circuit Court
for ne ctu ,ty. Judge ]. B. T. Thornton,
will open on Monday uext. The case of
Bsllenger Bsoa. w.. J. M. Garvey is set
for trial on the first day of the term aud
special jury has been summoned for
that dRy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
DEATH OF r. A. TRAVERS.

Mr.. Robert A. Travers, an old aud
esteemed resident of this city, died al
his home, 20s north Pitt street, at an
early hour his morning. The deceased
had been in declining health for some
time. Hs 8as abou: IS years old. Mr..
Tra7ers was the eldest son OF the lst'
Johu W. and Amelia Trsvers. He
assyas three children-Messrs. John &.
and Charles w. Travers, and Mrs. Mae
Perry. The deceased had been en-.
gsgsd 10 the 6sh trade for many years,
hsviog conducted stand In the city
MARKET. Arrangements for the funeral
have MT been announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
COURT OF APPEALS.

Following Is q summary of Yesterdays
proceedings In the Court of Appeals:
City of Richmond vs. Lambert ct 81.
Argued and submitted.
Turner'S sdministr tor vs.. Citizsrs'
Bank OF Norfolk ct ais. Partly argued
and Continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
R. r. Compsny's Offer Rejected

Baltimore, Md, March S.-By 9
vote of 5000 to 1877, the trainmen and
conductor of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad rejected the company's offer
of counter proposition to settle their
wage demands. All negotiations have
bsen broken off. A strike ia now be
lleged 10 be inevitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

The American Sugar Refining Company
and +. Augustus Henzs were both indicted
again by the federal grand jury in New York
Yesterday. The sugar company was indicted
for contempt OF court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

A marrisge license was Issued In
Washington yesterday to Thurman Ed
wards and Fannie Enbrey, both OF
ReltoitlWn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

SPRING
GOODS
BECKON
With Charming
New Styles.
Easter is Not Distant.

Easter comes, early this year. Interest IN
the new spring styles is already keen, and
the buying especially Of dress materials and
the like is already active. The wise shoppers
are coming here in preference to shop inWash-
ington, because they sag they find big assort-
ments, authoritive styles, dependable quail.
ties. and our prices beyond question OF
doubt lower than our sister city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

Standard Army Shoes for men. The
most comfortable and durable shoe made
can be had at j. A. Marshall & Bros
4aa King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

Reports continue TO reach spokone,. Wash,
of new ayalauches near Scenic and the scene
of the other disastrous sno#-slides i'll nearly
100 persous have persisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

The Regal Shoe for men In all the
new Lasts can be had of John A, Mar.
shall Il Bro,, 42a King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

va1 d,onne5 dead today It the corridor of the
ssanty con- aonse in NaT York,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

Ladies--For solid comfort, wear the
Bed Gross Shoe. John A. Msrshsll
+ Bro, 4a2 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

The Lsudner Shoe for Ladies fine
wss,hss no equal. john A. Maruhall
Il Bro, 422 King ss.aat,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

EOR SALE.-One gray MARE. seven years
L old; will work anywhere. Weight about
200 pcUn0s. w. Z. BAGGEII.
mar2:t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
WANTED

CIGAR SALESMAN WANTED.--Ex peri.
~ ence unnecessary. Sell our brands to the
retail trade. Big pay. Write for foil par
ticulars at once. GLOBE CIGAR CO.,
Cleveland, Ohio. fehl9Qei5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The corporation fish Whsrf will bs
rented for the ensuing year at public
auction on Saturday.
J.. Bowie has sold to G.. W. Gift q
hcu,e and lot on the souih side of Com.
merce street west OF Payne.
John, the infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs
John T. Richmond, died In WashiDgt, n
yesterday. The remains we're brought
to this city today and inferred In Bethel
cemetery.
A meeting Of Fitzgerald Council.
Knights of Columbus, was held last
night for the purpose of t,kipg actiou in
respect to the memory Of the lLts Jere-
miah J. Ryan, former member of that
organization. The funeral of the de-
ceased will take place from ST. Mary's
Ctu ,ch tomorrow morning.
After four days of rain and clouds the skies
cleared this evening.
Large North Carolina shad, North Caro-
lima herring, large yellow perch, salt water
trout, hslibut, catfish and mackerel will be
for sale in market tomorrow by George E..
Price and Co.
"Youtb, truth, happiness, poetry, love,
honor, duty and obey" are the good words
used by the hero in the play. Age, rage,
hate. fate, foul. scowl, liar, fire. nell and
cell, Pare what the villains usually say. We're
not heroes and we don't profess to be villains,
yet when We tell you those irresis.ibly delici-
GUS Auth Ssusages and food products from
the Auth market are the very 'quintessence
of quality" we're only telling you the simple
unadulterated truth without the slightest
variation. Won't you believe us? Sylvan
Blondheim, the Auth Stand and the Auth
Market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
GREEN MOUNTAIN POTATOES,

the finest that grow for eating, Csc bu.; best
Elgin Creamery Butter, in pound prints, $40
h.; Fresh Virginia Roll Butter, Csc
d.; fancy Japan Rice. &c lb.; lbs. best Evap-
Grated Peaches, 25c 3 lbs. best Large Prunes,
CSC; Fancy New York State Eyaporated
Apples. 1Oc h.. 3 cans Pink Alaska Salmon,
Csc; cans best Fish Roe, 25e; Z lbs. Best
Laundry Starch, Csc; cakes Star Soap. 25c;
cakes Circus Soap, Zoe. large bottle Nam.
moth Queen Olives. regular price 35c; our
price zoe. WIN. P. WooLLs q Son, Royal
and Wolfe streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

I OST.-A ;atlsll black long-haired DOG.
IL Reward for its return to
mar33t 700 PRINCE STREET.
4 STATED COHVOCATION of Mt. YER.
"A NON K. A. CHAPTER, No. ID, will be
held in the Tabernacle FRIDAY EVENING,
March a, 1910 at 7.30 o'clock.
Work-M. II and P. 81.
mar3 ct A. G. UHLER, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03

THE annual meeting of the stockholders OF
L the VIRGINIA SAFE DEPOSIT d
TRUST CORPORATION will be held at the
home offi.e in Alexandria on March 10. 1910,
Mt IL a. m, By order of the Board G! Direc-
tors. {. ). RlAEY, PRESIDENT.
fehoS III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun and Tide Table
snu ri.ss tomorrow at $50 ana ses o. 0'oo'
High water at II q. N. and i.4s p. "'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
The Lastikops Bandlet
Takes the Place of a
Separate Abdominal Belt

Thousands of women who are striving
for extreme fashionable slenderness are
compelled t, wear separate abdoninsl
belts as a projection from the evils OF
tight laclng. Such belts are net only
EXPENSIVE lu. uncomfortable, inconven-
lent and tn by. The Last ops Bindl,t
doss all that The bctt abdominal belt can
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-03-03
Weather Probabilities

az, roo,;on fair weather and moderale
ten NJ ATM tonight and Friday light vari'
able winds.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-04-08
Busy Days for congressman.

The tremendous influx of visitors
at Easter time kept congressman
very busy. They had to show visitors
from their districts and states the
White House and some of the depart
ments Although most of the visit
ors came as excursionists, there were
great many prominent persons
among them who were entitled to
personal consideration. Consequent
ly the congressman had their time
fully occupied in being courteous and
attentive to their visitors. This was
true particularly with New England
congressman, for most of the visitors
were from that section Of the coun-
try.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-04-08

that the population Of the city and
county Is of a superior class OF peo-
ple: men and women who have
brought here a high degree OF in
telllgence and founded county and
city government worthy Of them
selves. Besides these important
things they have united in founding
schools, churches and civic organ
izatlons, all OF which are credit to
Southern Oregon. Going back over
the quarter of a century the files OF
the Courier prove that whatever has
been for the best interest OF the
people has, in every instance, been
championed.
Good government in both city and
county has been the aim OF the
paper. and while II is true there mas
been times when It's judgment OF men
was at fault, we are glad to say
these occasions have been rare, for
those whom II has helped to elect
to office have served the people with
credit to themselves and the places
they filled. In county and city mat
ters It has been the one purpose or
the paper to support the best men,
regardless Of party being convinced
that good government could only be
secured in this way. Experience
teaches us that this policy will serve
as well in the future as It has In the
past and our readers can rely on the
paper as favoring the right and OPP
posing the wrong as we are given the
wisdom to see II. While the Courier
Is strictly a local paper, It aims to
reach circulation outside the coun-
ty, and even beyond the boundaries
OF the state because Of It's repre-
sentative character It now clrcu-
latcs in many states and its sub
scriptlon list in this particular is con
stantly increasing, During the past
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-04-08
FRIDAY, APRIL s, 1910.
THE CoURIER's TWENTY-FIFTH
BIRTHDAY.

This is a proud day in the history
OF the Rogue River Courier. AS will
be seen elsewhere 1t celebrates its
twenty-fifth birthday. The paper
was started when Grants Pass was
only two years old and contained
only 800 inhabitants During the
period Of twenty-five years, the little
burg has grown to be city OF 5000
inhabitants. During all these years
the Courier has been factor In the
growth and, at the same time, has
done It's part in the development OF
Josephine county and the entire
Rogue River valley
II Is admitted the world over that
good newspaper Is an important
help In every community and from
first to last the Courier has endeav-
ored to serve every good cause and
represent the best interest OF the
people at large. II points to the fact
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-04-08
RETURNING TO HIS NATIVE
LAND.

LAND.
Colonel Roosevelt gives us to un-
derstand that he is out Of politics
and will come back home q plain
American citizen and will reach New
York en- June II, the anniversary OF
the battle OF Bunker Hill. He has
been informed of his intended recep-
tlon and in reply makes the following
broad statement:
Naturally, | am deeply
touched and pleased to learn
that my fellow countrymen feel
that they would like to receive
me on my return to New York.
shall be more than glad to see
them, but my reception must be
nonpartisan. II must be parti-
cipated in by republicans, demo-
Gratis, populists and men OF
other or no political faith alike
in short. by all who care to
take part in such reception,
whatever their politics may be,
or whether they be fastener,
Westerner, Northerner or South
erner."
The whole country will rejoice
over the return Of the ex-president
to his native land and the fact that
he Is big enough to put politics IN
the background and meet all classes
and conditions OF American citizens
on a common level will endear him
to the heart Of the people. The
question is now will President Taft
consider It beneath his dignity to go
to New York and honor an ex-presi-
dent by participating in the biggest
reception rendered any man In mod
ern times.
It must not be forgotten that
Theodore Roosevelt made It possible
for Mr. Taft to become president of
the United States, and we shall now
see II he will risk breaking a prece-
dent by leaving the White House
long enough to welcome the return
Of his old time friend and pre-
decessor.