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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
MONDAY EVENING, JUNEl, 1908.

Tup TERRIBLE storms, floods and fires
in the western country and the turning
of thousands of persons out into the
weather by the destruction Of their
homes, together with the terrible loss OF
life. are fresh additions to the many
horrors reported throughout the world
during the present year. The scenes IN
portions of Kansas and other places are
heart-rending and appeal to the sympa-
thy of the entire country. These dis
asters have come upon these unfortunate
people through no fault of their own. 1t
is another of the many sad cases where
the forces of nature battle against man
with but one result There are many
things in Alexandria which may not be
pleasant and often conditions are such as
to superinduce complaints from the
thoughtless, but, after all, how little
many appreciate the fact that our sec
ton is as it were, immune from
elemental disturbances, as we'll as
epidemics, riots and commissions which
disturb so many other places. There is,
therefore, much for which to be thank
full. and the fact that our lot has been
cast under serene conditions and in a
place blessed so signallY appeal to all
when the spirit of discomfort would
trouble the waters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
College Rows Perish in Fire.

London, June Fire broke out in
the house of one of the Masters of Eton
College at $3.50 o'clock this morning, and
before the flames were extinguished the
house was practically destroyed. A half
dozen of the fire companies were called
out as soon as the fire was discovered but
the flames spread rapidly, and, added to
barred windows, made the rescue Of the
boys who boarded at the masters house
most difficult. After heroic work by the
fremen many of the lads were taken out
in their night clothes but two students
persisted in the flames. Many others
were injured. King Edward and Queen
Alexandra have sent messages Of condol-
ence to the Eton authorities. The clos
ing celebrations of the school set for
June 4th have been abandoned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
FOREIGN NEWS.

1t is announced at Paris today that
the Russian government has decided not
to place any further orders with foreign
ship builders.
An accident which, for time, was
believed to have caused a large number OF
deaths occurred at Bombay today. A
large refreshment building collapsed
while there were number of people in
side. Four persons were killed and
three injured by the accident.
Today 165 ham and beef shop wait
resses bad walking match from the
Bank of England in London to Hyde
Park, a distance of Al miles. Large
crowds of cheering men lined the way.
The match was won by seventeen year
old blonde, who covered the distance in
Al minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

REV. DIR. DAVID GREGG yesterday
morning in the Lafayette avenue Presby-
terrain Church in Brooklyn predicted a
negro uprising in the South which, he
said, was drifting back to slavery.
Among his utterances was the following;
Congress should refuse seats in its
chamber or place in the Electoral Col
lege to all representatives elected by
those districts which have nullified con-
stitutional amendments. The speaker
was greatly applauded. The incident
in the career of Canute might be re-
ferred to in this case of DR.. Gregg. A
tide, now rapidly reaching its flood, is
destined to wrest the ballot from shift
less and irresponsible negroes not only
in the South, but in other parts of the
country. As to negro uprising, that is
about as improbable an event under
present conditions as another Seminole
war. The republican party which fois.-
cd the amendments on the country have
long since realized its blunder and will
probably be glad when voting is again
conducted on common-sense and equita-
Bile principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
Woman Illicit DistiIIer.

Philadelphia, June IA remarkable
story came to light today when revenue
officers raided big illicit still conducted
in a private dwelling by Mrs. Sarah
Gershenfeld. The woman had been sus-
pected and Swallowed for two years with
out result. Last night the still caught
fire and the nature of its contents was
revealed. Thirty-three barrels of whisky
and mash we're captured, together with
one of the largest and most complete
distilling apparatus ever seized by the
revenue officials. Mrs. Gershenfeld
confessed, claiming she conducted the
plant single handed. She has two young
sons and the money derived from her
illicit manufacturing was devoted to
securing an education for them. She
herself seemed to live in poverty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

THE State convention Of socialists
adjourned at Reading, Pa, yesterday.
The session was devoted to the adoption
of a constitution and platform. The
latter declares that another ire
pressible conflict is in our midst,
caused by the private ownership OF
the means of production" The
socialist party, having polled $4,000
votes at the last State election, appeals
to the working classes to unite with it
for the purpose of wrestling political
power from the exploiting class and
using the same as means of bringing
about their own economic emancipation.
Working people are asked to rally to the
socialist standard The signs of the
times point but one way and that Is to
the formation Of an organization which
will unite the disconnected in one
political party. Demagogues are now
biding their time and at the opportune
moment they will be ready to mount
any hobby. There has never been so
much unrest in the world as at present.
1t is growing every day, and a political
struggle where capital and labor will be
arrayed against each other can only be
anticipated with the greatest apprehen-
ohm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
The Lowell Mills.

Lowell, Mass, June 1.-The mills
this morning opened with a small per
centage of help, mostly unskilled labor
In each corporation efforts are being
centered on one or two departments
which are running below the normal
capacity. The mill agents are confident
that before the close of the present week
the sight of turning spindles will have
won the majority of those now enrolled
under the standard of President Conroy.
Crowds of curious persons witnessed the
influx of operatives but order prevailed.
The police were in evidence, but had
little to occupy their attention. Official
returns from the various unions were
made at meeting of the Textile Coun-
Gil this morning. A statement of John
]. Connell, agent of the fremont and
Suffolk Mills, is in direct variance to
that issued from the strikers camp. He
said: '1n my mills are 5000 looms.
This morning one-third of the capacity
is in operation. This exceeds all ex-
pectations which i had prior to today.
The end of the strike is near at hand. "
In many quarters it is believed that
bodies of strikers will gradually accept
work under the old regime, ultimately
resulting in the failure of the movement.
At Ills O'Clock this morning Agent
VIM. S. Southworth, leading advisor Of
the corporations, said; every indica-
ton leads us to believe that the operat-
ives are glad to return. The operations
of the mills will certainly continue I'M
interrupted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
ICorrespondence Of the Alexandria Gazette

| rco,resnondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, d, c., June L.
The Supreme Court today decided the
cosa of Houghton, Mihin q Co., pub
f 1 against other publishers, in
roIr;ng the alleged infringement OF the
convr;Sht of Oliver Wendell Holmes
S ssPPy1ofessor at the Breakfast Table, " and
Harriet Beecher Stoves GA Minister
Wooiug." which the authors had as
signed to the plaintiffs. In view OF the
fact that the works in question had ap-
reared serially in the "Atlantic Month
" " the court held that the;e was no
infringement. An interesting feature OF
the case is found in the fact that Justice
Holmes, the son of the author, is one OF
the justices who sat in judgement ON the
case.
The Supreme Court today, in accor-
dance with the motion recently heard,
advanced the hearing of the Northern
Securities case to Monday, December IA.
The Supreme Court today decided in
the case of Japanese tried for murder
in Hawaii that the fact that he was not
indicted by grand jury and was con-
yicted on vote of only 9 out OF IL Of
the petit jury was not violation OF the
constitution of the United States.
1t is reported here that "close friend
of Senator German says the Senator Will
support Judge Parker for the democratic
nomination for President, and will not
be a candidate himself. The friendship
between Mr.. German and the judge has
been of the warmest character. Those
who know Senator German best, and
who say that he will not be candidate
for the democratic nomination for Presi-
dent, explain that he would much rather
be in position to designate the nominee,
and in the case the democratic candidate
should win he would be the Warwick
of his administration. As Mr.. German
is now in Europe, a positive denial OF
the above cannot be made at present,
but he has other close friends who be-
lieve that should the democratic conven-
ton nominate him for President he
would accept the nomination and be
elected.
At the afternoon conference today
with the newspaper men, Postmaster
General Payne expressed displeasure
over the publication of a charge that
gross frauds had been discovered in the
leasing of quarters for pOstofices in New
York State. 1t was alleged that a
saving of at least $500, 600 year could
be made by cancelling the leases and
entering into new contracts. 81 find by
consulting the auditors report" said
Mr.. Payne, "that the government pays
for all postofice quarters in New York
State, including light and heat, only
1896, S11.83."
Word was received at the War De-
partment today that Maj. Gen. Nc
Cook, has been stricken with apoplexy
at Dayton, Ohio, and is in a critical
condition.
Professor Henry, of the Weather Bureau,
SAYS the most serious condition exists with
reference TO the western floods in the lower
Missouri valley from Kansas City to the
mouth of the river. The river at Kansas City
reached 27.5, the highest mark in that river
since the great flood of 1874.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
MEDICINAL.
MEDICINAL.
ALL WRONG.
The Mistake Is Made by
r1auy Alexandria
Citizens.

Don't mistake the cause of backache.
To be cured you must know the cause.
1t is wrong to imagine relief is cure.
Backache is kidney ache;
You must cure the kidneys.
An Alexandria resident tells you how this
can be done.
well known resident of Duke street says:
L went to Z. s. Leadbeater & Sons drug
store for Doan's Kidney Pills and used them
for persistent aching pain across the small
Of the back which was accompanied with
dizziness which greatly distressed me at times.
This condition had existed for several months
and each succeeding attack was of longer
duration and more acute than its predecessor:
in fact just before l used Doan's Kidney Pills
! was hardly able to get around and il was
only with the greatest difficulty could stoop,
or if managed to stoop after stopping it was
just as hard to regain an erect position. The
results obtained from the use of Doan's Kid
ney Pills warrants me in very enthusiastically
recommending that preparation"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents n
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States. Remember
the name Deans and take no other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
Refltting the CUP Defenders.

Bristol, r. l, June 1.-Work was be-
gun today at the Herreshoff yards here OF
reftting the cup yachts Reliance and
Constitution for the trials next week off
Sandy Hook. The Reliance reached here
this morning from Newport. The
Constitution came yesterday, having left
Glen Cove Immediately after the race
Saturday. The crews of both sloops were
set at work this morning unbending sail,
Constitutions broken topmast was
unslung and the yacht was warped
into the dock where the entire
mast was taken out and a new
and larger one will be stepped. Some
changes in the rigging will be effected to
strengthen the top hamper so as to pre-
vent a repetition of last Thursdays ac-
cident.
The work of reftting Reliance will be
expedited as rapidly as possible in order
that the sloop may have spin or two
off New Rochelle before she proceeds to
Sandy Hook. next Sunday. Every stay,
shroud, turnbuckle and halyard will be
carefully gone over for weak spots, so
that the Reliance may be in trim con-
dition for the ocean races when the real
test of the new cup defender will take
place. G. Oliver Iselin, managing owner
of Reliance, expressed himself as pleased
this morning with the work of the new
sloop in the races off Glen Cove. 81
am anxious to get to New Rochelle as
soon as possible" he said, "and leave
for Sandy Hook on Sunday. No change
of great importance will be made on the
Reliance. Several sails will be recut
and reftted, and the sloop put into the
best possible shape" Designer Heres
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
A GOOD THING.

German Syrup is the special prescrip,
ton of Dr. A. Boschee, celebrated Ger
man Physician, and is acknowledged to
be one of the most fortunate discoveries
in Medicine. 1t quickly cures Coughs,
Colds and all Lung troubles of the sever
est nature, removing, as it does, the
cause of the affection and leaving the
parts in a strong and healthy condition.
1t is not an experimental medicine, but
has stood the test of years, giving salts
faction in every case, which its rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms.
Two million bottles sold annually. BOs-
chee's German Syrup was introduced in
the United States in 1868, and Is now
sold in every town and village in the civ
ilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price % and 70 cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
Supposed Suicide.

Chicago, June IA mysterious
poisoning case was discovered this morn
ing in lodging house on Grove avenue.
One of the roomers returning home,
observed the door of an apartment open
with the gas burning low. Looking in
to the room he beheld the motionless
forms of man and a woman. Both
were lifeless. The dead persons are
Joseph Disch and his wife, Mary. Disch
was janitor of the building and vas ~
years of age. 1t is supposed the couple
had agreed to commit suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
Ladies and Children Invited.

All ladies and children who cannot stand
the shocking strain of laxative syrups. ca
thartics, ETC., are invited to try the famous
Little Early Risers. They are different from
all other pills. They do not pure the system.
Even double dose will not CRIME weaken.
or sicken many people cay them the Easy
Pill. w. II. Howell, Htouston, Tex, says
nothing better can be used for constipation,
sick headache, etc. Bob Moore, Lafayette,
Ind, says all Others gripe and sicken, while
Dew itt,s LlW.e Early Risers do their work
well ana ep,sy. Sold by E. s. Leadbeat !;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

INVESTIGATION of salary rolls of first
and second class postofices reveals the
fact that they have been padded. Four
teen assistants have been drawing more
salary than the law allows, and thirty
six persons have been holding places
unknown to the law. AS usual, the
Postmaster General declares that there
is nothing in the disclosures to 'indicate
any wrong-doing." Every case of graft
uncovered up to date has been classed at
first as a mere irregularity by Mr.. Payne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

Won A 1902 BABY COACH. st
Denis Catholic Church, of Ardmore.
Pa, is S9O2.30 richer because the
parents of eight bright babies each
wanted the pretty coach for his or her
youngster, entered in the class of com
petitors baptized since last August
The octagonal race was won by a son
of Patrick O'Keefe, whose parents and
friends collected S732.30. The other
seven contestants collected $40. The
church fair as whole netted something
like SO, 600, of which nearly s. 900 came
in on a contest for gold watch between
Miss Brogan and Miss Walsh. Miss
Brogan won, with a collection of 5000. 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

THE TALK in Great Britain Of putting
a tax on food stuhs as means of pref
erential dealing with her own colonies
as against countries which levy heavy
taxes upon the importation of British
products should set the farmers of the
United States to thinking when their
greatest customer, in whose market is
fixed the price of their grain and meat,
begins to consider the desirability of a
policy of tariff reprisals,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

AREOBGANIzAToN plan for the United
States Shipbuilding Company was an
nourced at New York last week, which
contemplate a new company to be known
as the Bethlehem Steel and Shipbuilding
Company. This is to take over the
business of the present concern, voting
trust being created during the interval.
Doubtless when Congress reassembles
next fall the new combine will strongly
advocate a ship subsidy scheme.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

DEATH OF REy. G. W. NELSON
Rev. George Washington Nelson, rector
of St. James Episcopal Church in War
renton, died Saturday night after long
illness. He was GO years of age, and
had held his charge in Warrenton for %
years. A widow and eight children sur
vive him-Thomas Page Nelson, Harry
Lee Nelson, George W. Nelson, jr.,
Philip Nelson, Mrs. Hugh Nelson, OF
Milford, Clarke county, and three unmar-
ried daughters. He is also survived 10y
a brother and sister-Mr Frank Nelson,
of Rustburg, and Miss Virginia Nelson,
of Warrenton. The funeral will take
place at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon
from st. James Church, and the inter-
ment will be in the WarrentOn Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
Cuts, Bruises and Burns Quickly
Healed

Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an anti
septic liniment, and when applied to
cuts, bruises and burns, causes them to
heal without maturation and much more
quickly than by the usual treatment
For sale by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

We acknowledge the receipt of the June
Mcclure from its publishers in New York
city. In this number begins a new novel,
"My Friend Prospero," by Henry Harland,
author of 1.-THE Cardinals Snuff Box" etc.
John La Fargo contributes another interesting
illustrated article on artists and their works.
A sketch Of Peter Cooper Hewitt, and his
three great achievements in electrical science,
and "An Ocean Graveyard, stories Of wrecks
and rescues on the Newfoundland coast, VIII
be read with interest. Among the good hction
especially TO be noted is one Of Myra kelly's
inimitable stories illustrated by Cory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
STORM AND Loss OF LIFE.

More than 200lives lost, 20, 600 people
homeless, property valued at So, 900, OOO
to So, 900, 900 destroyed, crops damaged
to the extent of several million dollars,
thousands of sheep and other livestock
drowned, great industries like the
Armour, Swift and Cudahy packing
plants temporarily stopped and railroad
traffic interrupted make up the terrible
record of the food and fire disasters in
Kansas. Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska.
Hundreds of miles of country and num-
bers of small towns are flooded, but the
indications are that the waters have done
their worst, and the Kansas river and
other streams are slowly receding. North
Topeka, Kan, the center of the havoc Of
the combined destroying elements, pre-
sents a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. The condi-
tons at that point are these Dead by
drowning, 10 to 200; homeless, 5000
people missing 200 property losses, 81,
000, 600; houses burned, 200. At Kan
sas City, Mo-, and Kansas City, Kan
dead by drowning, Is; people homeless,
$1,000; property losses, 81, 900, 600 to
81, 900, 600. The death list is increased
by fatalities in other sections OF the flood
ed districts in the several states, and the
estimated property losses may be largely
increased. Prompt measures of relief
have been taken. The Convention Hall
at Kansas City and other large public
buildings have been turned into shelters
for the homeless. 1t is feared that much
sickness and many deaths will result from
the suffering and exposure endured dur
ing the past As hours by thousands of
women and children.
The relief authorities of Des Moines,
Iowa, have announced that they were
confronted with the danger of food and
fuel famine. Meat dealers all over the
city say they have but two or three days
stock on hand. There are no trains en-
tering the city and no prospect Of get
ting shipment of freight in less than
three or four days. Bakeries are over
taxed by reason of the demand for the
6, 900 food refugees through the relief
association. The temperature of the last
three days has been such as to cause
great suffering and to threaten heavy
loss of life through exposure. Now it
transpires that there is but a meager
coal supply and that the light and
power plant and the waterworks have an
insufficient quantity. Roads are impas-
sable for team hauling and no coal can
be shipped in. So far as is known, but
seven authenticated fatalities have been
reported. The property loss will amount
up into the millions. The police report
thieves in boats are plundering stocks of
merchandise in the business district to
an alarming extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
DIED.

Suddenly, on Saturday, May 80, 1905, at 92i
f street, N. W., Washington, ID. e., ALEX
AMBER KANE, in the Sind year Of his age.
Funeral from Grace p. +. Church, this city,
tomorrow Tuesday at .. m. The casket
will be open from II o'clock tomorrow until
time Of service at the church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

Mrs. George Alfred Townsend, wife
Of the well known newspaper correspon-
dent, died in Washington on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01

Sand s ID BUCKETS PURE LEAF LARD
just received by J. {. MlLBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-06-01
The Market.

Georgetown. June Wheat 75as2.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-02-07
300 Reward, S1OO.

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Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Hall'a Family Pills are the best.