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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
TELEGRAPHIC RREYITIEs.

Nineteen Massachusetts cities will
hold their municipal elections today,
cleaning up the list, with the exception
of North Adams, which will vote next
Tuesday. The cities are Boston, Cam
bridge, Chelsea, Everett, Somerville,
Beverly, Fall River, Chicopee, Holyoke,
Lowell, Lynn, Maiden, Medford, Mel-
rose, Newburyport, Newton, Salem,
Woburn and Worcester.
w. d. Crum qualified as Collector of
the Port of Charleston, S. c., this morn
ing, and is now in charge of the office.
He anticipated taking the oath of office
tomorrow, but the effort ofMayor Smyth
to enjoin him from qualifying by in
junction proceedings in the United
States Court on the ground that he was
appointed without the consent of the
Senate. caused him to take charge of the
Office today.
F. p. Luqueer, jr., head Of the widely
known saddlery house of X. S. Luqueer & Co.,
committed suicide this morning at his home
in New York, by shooting himself in the
head. Dependency because Of long suffering
from Brights disease and the knowledge that
his illness was incurable, was the cause of
the deed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
The Mill Tonight.

San Francisco, March 3l.-Prepara-
tons for the contest which will settle the
feather-weight championship between
Young Corbett and McGoyern tonight
have about been completed. Betting is
ten to eight on McGoyern. Young Cor
bett was up bright and early this morn
ing, and after a light breakfast, at which
liquids were eschewed, he took the road
for his final weight reducing stunt. Be
fore starting out the champion donned
three heavy sweaters. His condition, he
said is all that he could wish for and
he expressed his usual confidence in his
ability to defeat McGoyern. McGovern
began the day with a little exercise mere
" to keep his muscles timber All of
his hard work is over. The ex-cham-
pion is apparently in grand shape and
while not boastful he says he cannot see
how he can be defeated.
hepeculiar agreement signed by both
sides Oh the question of fouls is causing
much comment. 1t is pointed out that
a man in distress can claim foul and
get a welcome rest until the examination
by physicians is over. Referee Craney
declares that a palable foul must be
committed before he will call on the ply
sicians. Ring followers say the best OF
referees can be fooled by clever boxers
and many look for squabble before the
battle is ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Verdict in Burdick Murder Case.


Buffalo. n. Y, March 31.--Judge
Murphy this morning rendered the fol-
lowing verdictin regard to- the death of
Edwin L. Burdick:
81 find and certify that Edwin L.
Burdick came to his death in the early
morning hours of February 81, 1908. at
his residence, No. 101 Ashland avenue,
in this city. The cause of his death was
compound communited multiple fracture
of the skull; that said fracture was the
result of several blows by some person
with a dull-edged weapon delivered
principally on the back of the head;
that said blows were delivered with
homicidal intent; that the identity OF
said person has not been proven"
Judge Murphy reviewed the evidence
at length, and concluded that the facts
pointed to Arthur r. Pennell as the
murderer, and added: Altogether these
facts would, in my opinion, constitute
just ground for suspicion ON which
warrant could be issued we're he alive.
That would not mean, however that he
was guilty. He must be presumed in
nocent until proven guilty. The theory
that Burdick had q woman in his den as
a guest that night has not been sustained
by the evidence. 1t had not disclosed a
single immoral act on his part. 1t por-
trays him az loving father, and more
than rmagnanimous and forgiving hus-
band. Mrs. Paine and Miss Hutchin-
son, whose names have been unfortu-
nately brought into this case, are so far
as this inquest is able to determine, com
pletely exonerated The actions of Mrs.
Hull on that morning and her testimony
on the stand have caused me much
thought and study. To my mind they
are inconsistent with perfect want OF
knowledge as to what had actually oc-
Cured. So little apparent feeling for the
dead man; such an evident desire to
cover up the crime and no disposition
whatever to aid the authorities in APP
pretending the murderer may be ex-
plainable, but has not been explained"
After referring to the purchase by Pen
nell of a revolver, Judge Murphy goes on
to say: '1n one of his (PennelD letters
to Mr.. Burdick there is All express
threat that he would kill her husband.
The cashier and bartender of New
York hotel have testified that he said he
would kill certain man if he went to
the gallows for it. His wife had written
warming letter. Pennell had full know
ledge of the house and it would have
been an easy matter for him to obtain a
key thereto Together these facts would.
in my opinion, constitute just ground
of suspicion on which a warrant could be
issued were he alive"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
NEWS OF THE DAY.

1t is reported thatJ. Pierpont Morgan
is Manning to build splendid art muse
um and present it to the American ma
ton.
The new ministers Of Germany and
Great Britain yesterday presented their
credentials to President Castro, of Vene-
zuela.
Eighteen men have been arrested in
Waterbury, Conn, charged with assault
with intent to kill, as a result OF the riot
Gus disturbances in connection with the
strike of the carmen.
London accorded Gen. William
Booth, commander-in-chief of the
Salvation Army, great welcome home
at Albert Hall last night in honor OF his
return from America.
News from Honduras is to the effect
that ,Bonilla, the revolutionist, is gain
ing power daily, and that Sierra, the
President, has lost his navy, consisting
of one gunbOat.
The London Mail says that afnancier
who is we'll known in Paris, London and
New York, is so strongly convinced OF
General MacDonald's innocence that he
declares he will spend e10, 900 about
$50. O0O) or more, if necessary, to prove
the accusations baseless. He is now in
telegraphic communication with Ceylon
on the subject.
News has been received at Cape Hal
ten, Haiti, that a serious engagement
took place Saturday between the Domini-
can Government troops and the revolu-
tionary forces at Juan Calvo, near the
town of Dajabon The losses on the
Government side were q killed and AZ
wounded, while the revolutiOnists lost .
killed and II wounded.
Gen. William IL. Jackson, noted
Confederate cavalry leader during the
civil war; when he bore the sobriquet
of 'Red' Jackson, died at his home,
Belle Meade, near Nashville, Tenn, yes
terday. He was in his sixty-eighth year
and fad been in failing health for more
than a year. At the close of the civil
war General Jackson was in command
of Forests division, with the Texas
brigade added. After the war he deyot-
ed himself to agriculture and the breed
ing of thoroughbred running horses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
The Iate Gen. Macdonald.

London, March 3l.-Lady MacDon-
aid. widow of General Sir Hector Mac
Donald, who committed suicide in
Paris a week ago, today denied that
her husbands body had been neglected
by the British military authorities. She
asserts that the war Office had shown
every kindness and had offered a gun
carriage on which to take the remains
to their last resting place together with
the attendance of General Hunter and
his staff. She declined their offers, she
saws, as she desired the funeral to
be a private one. MacDOnalds will,
which was admitted to probate today,
leaves everything to his wife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31

WHEN IT comes to imposing an OBJ
noxious colored man upon the mer-
chants of Charleston for Collector OF
Customs, or to depriying an offending
town of Mississippi of its pOstofice IA
cilities. President Roosevelt finds am
pie exercise for those tremendous sur
plus energies with which fattery has
endowed him. But the people as well
as the republican leaders have discovered
that he is not the man to inhexibly adj
here to a cherished purpose or policy
that might tend to provoke partisan re-
sentiments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
FOREIGN NEWS.

The brother of Emma Thoret, the
woman who yesterday fired two shots at
Marcel Provost the author in Paris has
challenged the novelist, to duel.
Professor Hirsch, of Charlottenbury,
we'll known in educational circles COM
mitted suicice today. No cause for the
act has been assigned.
After sitting which lasted % hours,
the French Chamber of Deputies today
voted in favor of the passage of the bud
get. The vote was 362 against "A.
The Senate will ratify the action this
afternoon.
The Berlin Tageblatt reports that
Macedonian revolutionists have made an
other attempt to wreck the Constianti-
nople train de luxe, by blowing up the
bridgessbetween Adrianople and the Bull
garin frontier The train, the paper
says, narrowly escaped going over the
bridge.
The strike by the building trades at Brom-
berg, Prussia, has resulted in riots, The
railway station took on the aspect Of battle
field. with the strikers arrayed against me
combined forces of blacklegs and police. The
infantry had to be called out before order was
obtained. Many persons were wounded and
a number arrested.
Sir Thomas Lipton's new challenger, Sham
rock III. and the old challenger, Shamrock !,
went on a sale stretching spin IN the Clyde
today. A light west wind was blowing at the
time. The challenger led Shamrock j. The
4 . Il, hoauff-
full form, and scarcely raising ripple. The
challenger created a good impression when
the breeze freshened. She appeared remark
ably quick in stays, due TO the shortness Of
her fin keel. The two yachts kept wide
apart, but the new racer was by far the
heeter. shamrock HIS mainsail is bigger
than that of the Shamrock /, but otherwise
her appearance is remarkably similar to that
of Lipton's first challenger. Yaehtsmen and
yacht designers, who followed the new cup
challenger Shamrock III. in her first trial
spin, with the older Shamrock, united in the
opinion that the new creation is the fastest
challenger ever built. With all conditions of
wind and water equal, the new boat beats
Shamrock / as she has never been beaten be-
fore.
The revolutionary movement in the Balkans
is increasing, notably in the Vilayet of Kosoyo.
An attempt was made TO dynamite the artil.
lery barracks and military stores at lshtip.
Dispute the official warnings the people be-
lieye Russia is backing the revolutionists.
A Russian nObeman and judge named Hat
suk has been condemned TO serve three years
as a common soldier for burglary and arson.
Hatsuk was in dire straits for money, and
broke into a neighbours house, forced the safe
and then set fire to the house.
conference Of iron and steel manufacturers
Of Great Britain was held in the Westminster
Palace Hotel, in London. today to consider
ways and means Of meeting the American
competition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
A Rejected Lovers Deed.

Chicago, March STAGGERED by the re,
fusal of Mrs. George Toat, a young married
woman, to elope with him, John Morris. a
foreman in the Standard Oil Wor ks, at Whit
ing, Ind, last evening discharged shotgun,
wounding her and two others. Morris yes,
terday afternoon went to her home and urged
Mrs. Toat to elope with him. The woman
refused and ordered Morris to leave. He
went to a saloon, where he drank and boz
rowed a shotgun, saying he intended going
duck hunting. Shortly before dusk ne went
back to the home of Mrs. Toat, where the
women of the family were engaged in prepar-
ing supper. Without word he raised the
gun and fired both barrels at the women who
were crowdng the door. Mrs. Toat fell prob
ably fatally wounded and Mrs. FedOr and
her daughter were badly hurt. After empty
ing his gun Morris fled into the swamps about
TOllestOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
Fatal Train Collision.

Waterbury, Conn.,, March 31.-In a
collision between a light engine south
bound from this city, and a passenger
train on the Berkshire division of the
n. Y, n. H. q H. road about mile
south of here this morning, two train
men were killed, a dozen seriously, and
one perhaps fatally injured. The collision
was head on, while both the train and
engine were running at full speed. The
engines were smashed and the light
engine blew up. The shock of the
collision was terrific. Passengers were
thrown from their seats and number
we're injured by the force of the crash.
Several we're cut by flying glass, which
went in every direction through the cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE to provide for the cOnstruc-
ton of sewer on Royal street, from the
first alley south of King street commonly
known as "Fleischmann's Alley" to Wilkes
street, and for the assessment Of a portion
of the costs thereof against the property
binding on said street. in accordance with
the city charter and the general law pro-
viding for local assessments in cities and
towns.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Coun-
ell of Alexandria, Virginia, that the Com
mttee on Streets is hereby authorized and d.
rected 10 have constructed on Royal street,
from the first alley south of King street, COM
monty known as "Fleischmann's Alley" to
Wilkes street, good and substantial sewer
With all necessary catch-basins, man-holes
and other appurtenances, and the said Com
mttee on Streets shall advertise for ten days,
in some newspaper or newspapers published
in the city of Alexandria, and in any other
newspapers or publications, should they
deem it necessary. for proposals for furnishing
materials and for doing said work, and they
shall require any person, firm or corporation
contracting to furnish materials and to do
said work, to give bond with surety or sure
ties to be approved by majority of the FL
nance Committee, conditioned for the faithful
performance of said contract. The said Com
mittee on Streets shall have the right to re-
ject any and all bids and TO have said work
done by day labor, if, in their opinion, the
best interests Of the city will be subseryed
thereby.
Section 2. Be it further ordained that, after
the completion of said work, an assessment
shall be levied upon the property binding on
said streets as described in this ordinance as
follows, viz A sum not to exceed two-thirds
of the total costs of said sewer, catch-basins,
man-h0les end other appurtenances 10 be
levied on the real estate fronting on said street
as above described, and to be paid by the
owners of said real estate after the said engineer
shall have ascertained the total costs Of the
said work and shall have assessed against each
parcel Of real estate fronting on said street, as
above described, its proportionate part there
of, according to the peculiar benefits resulting
therefrom, the balance of the costs thereof to
be paid from the treasury of the city.
Section 3. Be it further ordained that as
said work is being done, the Auditor is auth
orized 10 draw warrants, from time TO time,
upon the Treasurer of the city, TO an amount
not to exceed the sum of six thousand dollars,
to pay for said work, and sum Of money
sufficient for said purpose, not TO exceed six
thousand dollars, is hereby appropriated.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in force
from its passage.
Passed the Common Council Mar. "a, 1903,
FRED J. PAFF, President
Passed the Board of Aldermen Mar "A, 1903,
J. T. SWEENEY, President
Approved March 20, 1903,
GEO. l.. SIMPSON, Mayor.
Teste: DANIEL X. STANsBURY, Clerk C.. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
Wrecked on the Jersey Coast.

Atlantic City, n. j., March 81
During the gale that swept the New
Jersey coast with terrific fury last night,
the Norwegian steamer Brighton ran
hard aground at the inlet here. The
vessel is on the bar less than quarter of
a mile off the board walk. She lies in a
bad position and as heavy sea is run
ming she is liable to prove total loss.
Wrecking tugs are on the way here to
float her, if possible. The Brighton was
bound from Port Antonio, Jamaica, for
New York, with a cargo of bananas.
The four passengers on board and the
crew of % men were taken off this morn
ing by the life saving crew. Their bag
gage was also brought ashore. Captain
Krogle stated that owing to the heavy
fog and bad weather that had prevailed
the past twenty-four hours, reckoning was
lost and the steamer ran on the bar when
he supposed he was miles at sea. The
beach is strewn with fruit from the
Sfoanar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
TUESDAY EVENING. MARCH 81. 1905

LESS THAN year after the battle OF
Manila a friend of Admiral Dewey sald
to the writer Of this paragraph; "For
George Dewey's name to 60 down III
history as a hero he should have died the
dav after he sunk the Spanish fleet IN
Manila Bay" The gentleman referred
10 knew his man. For a short time
after the naval battle or until he returned
to New York Admiral Dewey's conduct
was that of a gallant sailor and an effi-
Gent officer, but hardly had he set foot
on his native soil when his whole nature
seemed to change; he was seized
with big head; became avariclous;
showed his want of common sense and
has since been steadily losing the re-
spect and confidence of his most devoted
admirers. Before he left Manila he said
truthfully that any captain in his fleet
could have won the battle; on his ar
rival in New York he was the "whole
thing in that battle. His acceptance OF
a house in Washington from his adj
mirers (after making known to them the
style and location he wisheD and then
transferring it to his wife, was most rep
rehensible. His backing and filling
and nonsensical interviews during his
short presidential campaign opened the
ewes of his warmest friends to the fact
that he was not we'll balanced, and his
recent published interview concerning
Germany and her navy in which he was
decidedly offensive to that country ana
to the Kaiser proves him to he danger
Gus man to hold the position he does, as
loquacious people are always dangerous.
Yes. had the admiral died the day after
the battle the many gross mistakes he
has since made would have remained I'M
made and consequently would not have
dimmed his fame as a hero.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
CoIored Postofice Clerk.

New Orleans, March 2l.-The citi-
zens of Alexandria, La, are indignant
over the action of the Washington postal
authorities in ordering the postmaster tc
remoye Edward Hochenedel, white
man, and substitute in his place ThOs.
Rankin, a negro, who has been filling
the position of janitor and who says he
is not competent to hold Mr.. Hochene-
ders place as clerk. Rankin not only
says he is not capable of performing
clerkship duties, but he declares he will
do nothing to cause feeling between the
races in Alexandria. Hochenedel has
been removed, but the place is still open
awaiting further action of Postmaster
General Payne, whose department mott
fed Postmaster Hunter that his accounts
would not be adjusted until Rankin was
given the position. Rankin does not
want the job, and simply stood an ex-
animation for letter carrier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31

REPORT comes from Richmond that
Mr.. Newhouse, of Culpeper, who had
contemplated introducing the whipping
post bill at this session of the legisla-
ture, has, after a careful canvass OF the
House as to the advisability of doing
so. concluded not to. Mr.. Newhouse
says the impression seems to prevail
that such bill would be construed by
the colored people of the State as aimed
At them, and a great number Of them
having been disfranchised and under the
"Jim Grow" bill prevented from riding
in cars with the whites, it would be I'M
wise to have further legislation which
would be construed as only intended
to punish them. Mr.. NewhOuse has
drawn the wrong conclusion. The bill
would not he aimed at cOlored people
more than at white and would affect
only the vicious class of either race.
Its passage would be great preventive
of crime, and sympathy for sneak thieves,
wife heaters, hen rOost robbers and
such should not excite sickly sentiment
ality in sensible men or law makers.
That the law would be good one but
few doubt, and if Mr. NewhOuse does
not offer it some one else should.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31

THE State Senate yesterday referred
the House resolution providing for a
committee on final revision and adjust
ment, to the courts Ofjustice committee,
with several amendments. One of these
looks to a sine die adjournment on May
Is, instead of recess until November
10, as provided in the House resolution.
Let the amendment he adopted at once.
The legislature has outlived its useful
ness and the best thing it can do is to
adjourn at the earliest possible moment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
The Mississippi River.

New Orleans, March 3l.-A special
dispatch from Greenville says that four
of the principal business blocks of the
city are surrounded by protection
levees and that part of the city has been
kept dry. A slight fall in the water
is registered and the situation is more
hopeful.
The entire levee at Angora, La, IA
state farm, $50 miles above here, has
been swept away and property is mum
dated. The principal break is where
the new Red River railroad crosses the
river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31

Mr.. HARTMAN, State Senator from
Tazewell, who is mentioned as the next
republican candidate for Governor,
when asked in Richmond yesterday if
he would run for the Office replied that
che was pleased to know that some
people had such a good opinion of him
as to think be was worthy to be COVER
nor" He carefully avoided answering
the question concerning his running,
knowing full well that any candidate for
governor the republicans llput up will
stand still at the next election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
Prospect of a settlement.

Lynn, Mass, March Sl.-After dis
cussing the matter for three hours yester-
day, the shoe manufacturers agreed to a
modified proposition for settlement OF the
strike and today master workman Arm
strong, representing the cutters and
stitchers, will meet Judge Berry and
consider it. Judge Berry feels confident
that he will be able to bring about an
agreement between the manufacturers
and the strikers and that before many
DAYS the struggle will be over, and the
questions involved given toa commission
TO decide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
The Stomach is the Man.

A weak stomach weakens the man, because
it cannot transform the food he eats into nour-
ishment. Health and strength cannot be re-
stored TO any sick man or weak woman with
out first restoring health and strength 70. the
stomach. A weak stomach cannot digest
enough food TO feed the tissues and revive the
tired and run down limbs and organs Of the
body. KOdOl Dyspepsia Gre eleanses, pun;
fes, sweetens and strengthens the glands and
membranes Of the stomach, and cures indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and all stomach troubles.
Y. s. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-03-31
King Edwards Visit.

Portsmouth, March Skiing Edward
sailed Tor his visit to Portugal this morning.
A stiff wind was blowing but not as much like
a gale as the weather has been fer the past
few days.
Lisbon, March S1.-Eyery precaution is be-
ing taken TO assure the safety Of King Ed
ward on his visit to Portugal. The Portu-
guese police has been augmented by num-
Der Of English detectives whe are keeping
strict watch for any suspicious persons.