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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
BRYAN CANDIDATES DEFEATED.

Returns from the Nebraska prIma-
ries show that every Bryan idea and
every Bryan candidate was defeated,
while the men against whom Bryan
warned the democrats of the state were
all elected.
County option was also defeated de-
cisively, both in the democratic prima-
ries and in those OF the republican
party.
Congressman Norris, the insurgent
leader who introduced in Congress the
resolution that resulted in Speaker
Cannon's being ousted from the rules
committee, has been returned with
out opposition.
A heavy vote was polled, but the re-
publican figures were lower than IN
wears. while the democratic total has
reached a high-water mark. This was
due to the fact that State Senator Al
drich, republican dry nominee for the
gubernatorial honors, got many demo
cratic dry votes, and Jim Dahlman,
the cowboy mayor, democratic wet
leader, cut into the republican wet sup
port. Aldrich, an insurgent claims
victory over ex-State Senator Cady,
Standnaftpr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Moissant,s FIlght.

London, Aug. 1S.-John b. Mois-
SAINT. the Spanish-American aviator,
met with two mishaps today in attempt
ing the last stage of his Paris to Lon
den aeroplane flight, the last OF which
badly damaged his Bleriot monoplane
and will necessitate his remaining at
Upchurch until tomorrow before com
pleting his trip.
Moissant will not claim the Daily
Mails $25, 900 prize even if he com
pletes the flight 10 London. The CON
ditions of the prize have never been
announced, and though it is probable
that the Mail will offer the prize to
Moissant in ease he flies TO London, the
latter says he is not seeking any re-
wards.
The only thing that mars England
enthusiasm over the achievement OF
Moissant is the fact that he is not an
Englishman Moissant was born III
Chicago, of Spanish parents, and is
referred to by the London press as a
Spanish American. He has not lived
in America for nearly twenty years,
having knocked about" the world
since his youth.
London, Aug. Is. -Moissant reached
this CITY at II :35 a. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The American commission is con-
fident that the Court of Arbitration at
The Hague will decide in favor Of the
United States on the chief question in
the Newfoundland fisheries dispute.
The remains Of President Mont, Of
Chill, who died suddenly in Bremen,
will rest in the Catholic church Of St.
Johannes until a Chilean warship
comes to carry them back to Chill.
Six persons were killed and four in
jured Yesterday by an explosion on a
gasoline ferryboat plying between St.
Georges and Sandy Point, n. j. The
boat was wrecked. Several OF the
passengers who were thrown into the
water escaped serious injury Among
the killed were two women tourists.
Attracted by the screams Of her
little daughter while in bed Tuesday
Mrs. Judson Darrah OF Easton, Pa,
FASTENED to her room and saw a large
rat leaving the room. The rodent had
bitten the child severely on the chin.
Yesterday morning, while mother and
daughter were in bed, a rat also bit
the mother on the chin. The rodent
put up a fight when Mrs. Darran tried
to drive it away.
Several OF the towns and villages
near Bari, Italy, are suffering from
an epidemic Of cholera. The disease IS
especially severe at Tram, seaport
on the Adriatic Sea % miles from
Bari. where in Is cases II have died,
and at Barletta, where deaths have
occurred in II cases. Other places
seriously affected include Andria,
Margherita Di Savoia, and Trinitapoli.
Mrs. John Beggs, Of Dobbs Ferry,
In. Y. killed herself yesterday by
soaking her clothes with kerosene and
setting them afire. She ran into the
ward where neighbors saw her burning
and called the fremen, who extlngulsh-
ed the blaze. She was taken to the
hospital where she died. Before setting
fire to her clothes Mrs. Beggs started
the oil stove and lamp in the kitchen
going, and the fremen also had to
Il
put out the fire in the house. No
reason is given for her act.
According to meager information
received at Charlotte, n. c., the
Southern's Florida Limited, No. 80,
was completely wrecked near Rockton,
flag station, at 1870 last night.
Fifteen injured have been taken ont
of the wreck. No dead have been found.
All cars except three sleepers were
overturned. The cars overturned were
the mail, express, and combination,
and TWO passenger coaches. According
to officials statements given out by the
Southern Railway late last night, no
one was killed and no one seriously
injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18

Norristown, Pa, Ang. IS During
a baseball game between two mines OF
insane patients on the lawn OF the Nor
ristown Hospital for the Insane, one
lunatic Knocked the ball over the cen
trefield fence for a home run. VIII
liam Reed, who was playing in centre,
pursued the sphere and leaped over the
fence after the horsehide. Players
waited patiently to go on with the game
but Reed didn't reappear. Then 1t
dawued on the guards that the patient
had escaped.
After a search Of several hours Reed
was found at his home on Freddy
street, and pleaded so hard that he be
permitted to stay with his family that
he was granted parole.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18

THE cyclone which appeared IN the
west a week or so ago and cut de-
cided swath in the republican column
by the defeat OF standpatters is by no
means spent. 1t was hoped by repub-
licans that the sensational charges OF
Senator Gore against Vice President
Sherman and others high up" which
followed so soon were the aftermath OF
the disturbance and that clear skies
would follow. On the contrary, how
ever, dark cloud has suddenly swept
over the summer homes of Taft and
Roosevelt, caused by a sudden rupture
between these worthless. There is no
telling what is to follow in the wake OF
this last CONFUSION, as 1t IS by no
means confined to the president and
former president summer homes, but
it has already reached Washington
where it is driving many to shelter.
The republican party has been losing
ground for some time, and this rent IN
the organization by the turning down
of Roosevelt by the NewYork republican
committeeman is widening the chasm
all the time. The prospects OF the
democrats is becoming brighter all the
time, and the day for dcliyeTance from
the domination of republicanism seems
to be at hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Left a Prey to Insects.

Atlantic City, Aug. 1S,-Terribly
bitten by mosquitoes and gnatS two
months-old colored baby was found on
the meadow opposite Pennsylvania ave
nue. Just before dark last night by two
bows, and is in the City Hospital slow
ly dying from the poison. The
youngsters were playing on the marsh
land when smothered cries attracted
them to a bunch of high grass, where
they discovered the infant, unprotected
by clothing, a prey to hordes of insects.
Frightened, they ran into town and led
Patrolman Luckenbill to the spot. The
waif was writhing in agony. and he
sent it to the hospital Physicians
say it cannot live. No trace has been
discovered Of its heartless parents, but
the police are working on the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
CARLrsr DEMONSTRATIONS.

The Catholic Carlists of Catalonia,
Spain, are preparing for A series oil
open-air demonstrations throughout
Catalonia, August 2S.
The procIamations issued summon
the faithful to the defense Of holy re-
Iigion and the mother church. " They
refer to the accused government. y
and urge the people to come armed
and ready to sacrifice their lives for the
pope, who has sent his blessing from
Rome. The proclamations terminate
in these words
"Exterminate the incendiaries OF
converts and the yiolators Of nuns.
May God aid us to overthrow this i'm
pious government"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Cnhan Tobacco industry stagnant.

Havana, Aug. 1S.-Practical stagna-
ton in the tobacco industry OF the
Pinar del Rio province has resulted IN
such distressing conditions that the
government is moving families from
this province to the eastern provinces,
where a thriving sugar industry fur
nishes employment for all who seek it.
Not only did 1he small farmers OF
Pinar Del Rio, who cannot afford to IT.
rigate their farms, fail 10 raise much
tobacco this year on account OF the
drought, but they cannot sell what lit
tie they have on hand. The usual
crop Of buyers in the Vuelta Abeio
section is missing this year, and to
bacco which formerly brought from %
to IS cents pound is now finding few
BUYERS at 10 cents a pound.
This week the government has fur-
nished transportation 20 more than 2oO
families from San Juan MARTINEZ, IN
the heart OF the richest tobacco coun-
try. TO the Santa Clara province.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Statue of Washington Unveiled.

Paris. Aug. 18.-A statue OF George
Washington, the gift Of the state OF
Virginia to France, was unveiled in the
Napoleon vestibule of the Versailles
palace this afternoon in the presence OF
a distinguished company of Frcnchmen
and Americans. Minister OF War Brun
presided and was assisted by Uulted
States Ambassador Bacon, Ambassador
Jusserand, representing the foreign OF
flee, and the Virginia commission, con
sisting of Col. James Mann, ID. i.
Halsey and F. w. King, all OF whom
made brief addresses. The statue is a
replica of the famous Houdon statue,
and is a notable work of art.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
TO OPPOSE CANNON.
Representative Longworth VIII Not
Vote for the Reelection Of the Present
Sneaker.

~he Longworth statement is believed
TO be the fruit of mature deliberation
among republican leaders. Following
is the statement in full
''In view OF Mr.. Cannon's unequivo-
cal declaration that he intends to be a
candidate for speaker Of the next House
of Representatives, | think it is incum-
bent upon those OF us who are candi-
dates for membership in the next House,
who have made up our minds upon
our course of action and have positive
views upon this subject, to state our
position publicly. Had Mr.. Cannon
not made this announcement, and had
il remained doubtful whether he would
be a candidate or not, it was my inten-
ton not to commit myself before cleo
ton as to whom | should or should not
support for speaker
But as Mr.. Cannon himself in his
speeches so far in the campaign and in
his recent declarations has made his
candidacy for the speakership an issue,
for one do not propose that issue. |
shall oppose Mr.. Cannon's election as
speaker, and / shall do so in the
manner that | consider n proper and
effective one for the settlement of con-
troversies in my party, only in the re-
publican caucus. made up my mind
before the adjournment OF the last
session OF Congress that Mr.. Cannon
could not be reelected speaker, and
my opinion has been strengthened
since, through correspondence and talks
with my colleagues.
Il am not referring TO those who
have openly opposed him in the past,
but TO those who, like myself, have
supported him. am absolutely con
WINGED if there is a full attendance at
the republican caucus, that Mr.. Can
non cannot again be elected speaker.
Il have genuine affection for Cannon
as a man, and the highest respect for
his splendid lighting qualities | have
supported him five times for the speak
ership, having voted four times for his
election and once against his removal,
but ! cannot do so again. repeat
that | shall oppose the reelection OF
Mr.. Cannon TO the speakership and
that | am firmly OF the opinion that
his reelection is impossible.
Il want it especially understood that
| say this solely on my own response
bility and upon the suggestion OF no
one else. "
Longworth gave out his statement
from the summer executive offices, and
was especially anxious that the last
sentence be emphasized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18

Mr.. TAFT has tried to persuade the
country that the present tariff
is a good thing, but he has not sue
ceeded, He has tried TO bully the
insurgents in Congress by Withholding
patronage from them and has failed
His agents have begged three political
Jonahs to please step overheard. and
one said he was going ashore in hiSown
boat, anyway, and the other two IN
timated that they would see the presi-
dent in warmer place than Washing
ton before they would obligc him. Now.
suggests the Philadelphia Record, let
the president tell the people the truth
about the tariff and a lot of other
things and promise to keep out of bad
company, and see if that will not
mollify the west.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Biz scho1 ner Fast Ashore

Bath, Me-, Aug. 1S.-All efforts tC
move the schooner Governor Anne
from the marine slip at this port have
proved futile. Some months ago the
Ames was placed on the railway for
extensive repairs, but, after the repairs
had been completed, it was found inn
possible TO dislodge her. The owners,
becoming discouraged at the large out
Law oftime and money, are about ready
to abandon her.
The Governor Ames is the largest
five-masted schooner in the world, and
has the distinction Of being named af-
ter the war governor OF Massachusetts,.
She was built in Waldsboro and form
erly was owned by the SewalI firm here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18

much of the haze which has obscured
the political horizon for the past few
weeks. 1t revealed more clearly than
at any time during the present situa-
ton the lineup Of the contestants IN
the coming congressional campaign.
Although the statement OF Roose-
velt's stand in relation TO the present
administration not take the form
OF a quoted remark, it was none the
less authoritative. That it was not un-
expected at Beverly was shown by wee
President Sherman's remark there yes
terday that the turning down OF Roose-
welt by the New York state republican
committee could only be construed as
a victory for the administration.
This. coming from the second official
in the party, is regarded by Roosevelt
as tantamount to a declaration OF hos
tiIities against him by the present adj
ministration. He figures, therefore,
that the responsibility for the rupture
must be located at Beverly rather than
at Oyster Bay.
In this fact and in this forcing OF the
hands of the administration followers,
friends of Roosevelt see an explanation
for what appeared at the time to be a
bit of very poor political strategy,
namely: The presentation OF his name
for temporary chairman to the New
York state committee in the face OF a
certain turn down. The manocuvre
served to show that the state machine
has elected to cast their fortunes with
the administration forces rather than
with the progressives-(or in other
words, the insurgents), with whom
Roosevelt has now allied himself.
From the fact that Clifford Pinchot
and Victor Murdoch are both known to
have been consulted by Roosevelt OH
the text OF the latier's Ossowatomie
speech Of August 81, there seems to be
considerable ground for the predic-
ton that this occasion will be the one
on which 81. r." will make his first
public profession Of faith as an out-and-
out nsurgent.
With Roosevelt off the reservation
and in the saddle against the admins
tration forces, the hopes Of those politi-
cal leaders seeking to harmonic the
rapidly diverging factions of the re-
publican party have been badly shatter-
ed. With "T. r." working for har-
mony, and President Taft's new
guard" consisting Of Norton. Crane,
Longworth and Loeb, seeking to re-
move the administration alleged dead
weight, consisting of BalIinger, Aldrich,
Cannon, Hale, ct al, there were indi-
cations a few days ago Of an early and
typical republican reunion. Today
there is little chance for this, in the
opipion Of political forecasters at the
capital.
On the other hand, the prediction is
freely made that the next few days will
see the lines clearly drawn between the
forces of conservatism, headed by
the president, and "radicalism, " led
by Theodore Roosevelt, and that each
member Of the party will be forced to
choose sides in fight to determine
which element shall dominate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING, AUG. IS

CERTAIN disturbers Of the peace who
we're recently trying TO stir up civil wa
in Honduras, one Of whom is tilibus-
Ter from the United States-by Gu
phemy, ieyolutionist or soldier Of for
tune-have surrendered themselves to
the authorities of Guatemala. There
seems TO be some uncertainty as 20
what will or should be done with them.
Perhaps, says the New York Tribune
the Central American treaties OF De
cember, 1907, will throw light upon
the matter. One OF those treaties de-
clares Honduras TO be a neutral state
and binds the others to respect that
neutrality and in no case to violate
Honduranean territory. THIS might
logically be interpreted as a pledge not
10 shelter or protect those who plot or
act against the peace and integrity OF
Honduras. The same treaty declares
that political leaders or their agents
shall not be permitted to live near the
borders OF states whose peace they
might disturb, and that any person
who within the territory OF one state
initiates or fosters revolutionary move
ments against another state shall be
forthwith taken To the capital and tried
according 10 law There seems to be
no doubt that the spirit OF the conyen-
ton is strongly opposed to anything
like interference by one state i'll the al
fairs OF another, and especially to one
states federation Of plotters or iillbus-
tiers against another. 1t is the proper
thing to urge severe punishment OF any
lawbfeaker and it is high time for Cen
trail American filibustering OF whatever
origin to be stopped and for those who
engage in it no matter who they are TO
be punished according to law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Wants Monument to Cans.

Baltimore, Aug. 1S.-A plan is on
foot here to bring number OF the
leading pugiIists in the country here
to take part IN a monster benefit,
the proceeds to be used TO erect an
elaborate monument at the grave Of
Joe Cans, the ncgao pugilist. 1t is
not proposed that any part OF the
money shall go to the family of the
dead fighter, as Cans is believed to
have left them well provided for Ef-
forts will be made TO have Terry Me
Govern and Young Corbett box, and
it is believed other celebrities will vol
unteer their services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
The "Jananizing,, of Korea.

Seoul, Aug 1s.-The "Japanizing
Of Corea has pressed so rapidly since the
treaty Of Portsmouth that even the
most radical of the advocates OF Corear
independence now admit that the for
NAL annexation Of the Hermit King
dom" by Japan, which will probably
be announced within a few days, vii
meet with but little opposition from the
Corean patriots" A year ago the
execution Of such move as Japan
plans would have met with stout resis
lance by the band OF Coreans that has
been responsible for number OF as
sassinations Of officials whose influence
was considered inimical to Corea
Japan, however, has such a strong
military hand on Corea now that it Is
seen that resistance would be suicide on
the part of those offering it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
biggest YEAR FOR N. & w.

The annual report Of the Norfolk 4
Western Railway for the year ending
June 30 will be issued early in Septem-
Der. 1t will show that the year was
the most prosperous in its history, the
net earnings totaling more than $14,-
900, 900, which is about $1,000 DOC
more than the company's previous best
year. The gross and net earnings shoS
close parallel Kish those Of the Le-
high Valley, the gross earnings OF Lee
high Valley being about S40O, 900 in
excess Of the Norfolk & Western, and
the net earnings proDortionate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Tn Rnv CoInmhus,s Homo.

Genoa, Aug. lS.-A party of Knights
of Columbus and about two hundred
Americans visited yesterday the monu-
ment of Columbus. DR.. John Buckley,
of New York ION behalf of the Knights.
placed a wreath at the foot of the monu-
ment. The party also visited the house
where Columbus was born.
There is a plan for the purchase 81
the house by the Knights of Columbus
and its transformation into n kind OF
shrine of international interest. This
is the first party Of Knights TO visit
the birthplace of the patron Of then
order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
Match ARRANGED.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1S.-Al Kauf-
man, Of California, and BIZ Lang, the
Australian, have been matched by
Harry Edwards, the boxing promoter
Of this city, to meet in six-round bout
at the Philadelphia ball park on the
evening Of September 5, Labor Day.
These men were to meet in New York
Tuesday night, but the police refused
20 allow the contest to go on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18
MOnNSHINER CAUGHT.

Deputy u. S. Marshal Jordan made
one of the most important arrests OF
his career on Monday, after chase
of over six years. Jerry Kittle has
been an open and notorious blockader
for nearly a decade, and has been run
away from half a dozen stills in that
time. but. owing TO his watchfulness
and et-footedness, always succeeded
i'm making his escape. For several
wears he has been operating an IL
licit distillery on a small, island in
Tar river, n. c., from which place
he seldom went, staying there as long
as twelve months at the time. He
gained the reputation of being a bold,
bad man, and his appearance is that
of a wild man. Finally a trap was
set for him, and Monday morning he
fell into the hands Of the federal au-
thorities, and now rests in Wake coun-
Nv iail i'm default OF bond in the sum
Of $500. 1t was learned Tuesday that
there is an Indictment against him in
Franklin county for numbering a
negro supposed to have informed the
revenue officers OF his Illicit operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18

The annexation Of Korea by Japan
has been predicted and announced SO
often that the latest report must be re-
garded with a certain degree of wearlcd
skepticism, though its fuIlllmeut,
which is probably at some time ineyi-
table. would cause no surprise. 1t is
the duty of other nations to intervene
and stop Japan aim to swallow Korea.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-08-18

MONEY sent home by HungarianS ia
America, estimated at some SOS, 600 OoO
in 1909, is declared 10y the Royal
Emigration Commission to fall far be-
hind making up for the loss Of popula-
ton, which in that year amounted to
1S0, 900 out of a population Of approx
mately 20, OO0,0 600.