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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22

CHRISTMAS is but three days off and
as the holiday season approaches, al
most everyone is beginning to feel an
impulse toward liberality. However
much a man may have been holding
back his pennies and dollars during the
year, he feels that at Christmas, at least,
he can afford to let himself out little.
The giving of presents at Christmas is
very beautiful custom. 1t teaches, in
very practical way, the great truth that
happiness is best gained by seeking to
make others happy. 1t is this fact more
than any other which gives to Christmas
its pre-emineace over all other holidays.
But there is also dark side to the pic
ture. To many, the Christmas season
offers no prospect of joy and gladness.
With many, the prevailing gaiety Of the
season but serves to accentuate, by con-
trast, their own misery. Sitting at his
dinner-table on Christmas Day, with the
steaming turkey before him and the
happy faces of his children around him,
it is difficult for the prosperous citizen
to realize that there are many families
in this community to whom turkey and
plum-pudding are impossible luxuries,
and many little ones to whom the name
of Santa Claus conveys no meaning
The good people of this city have always
shown a commendable spirit of liberality
in supplying the needs Of their less
favored brethren, and it is hoped that
the same spirit will be exhibited in an
equal orgreater degree this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Guilty OF Murder.

Bennington, VT, Dec. 22.-The jury
in the case OF Mrs. Mary Rogers, who
had been on trial charged with the MUIR
der of her husband, returned q verdict
today of guilty of murder in the first
degree. Mrs. Rogers, who had been
separated from her husband, lured him
to lonely spot, and, with the aid of
her admirer, Levi Perham, chlOroformed
her husband to death. The body was
then placed in the river so as to make it
appear that Rogers had committed sui
eide. The motive for the crime was the
desire of the woman to obtain small
life insurance, which her husband
carried. With this she hoped to start
housekeeping with the young man with
whom she was in love. Mrs. Rogers
was apparently the most unconcerned
of anyone in the room when her fate was
announced. She gave no sign ofemotion
nor did she finch in the least.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22

WHILE no one, we suppose, objects
in the slightest manner to the multiplied
ton of statues in the Capitol of the
United States, yet that the effigies of some
reach Statuary Hall whose originals had
very little to bank upon or who were
the creatures of accident, thrown on top
by popular commissions or other means,
is glaringly apparent, A representation
of Francis H. Peirpoint is now keeping
company with number OF deservedly
prominent people in the nations history.
Each State is allowed to place two statues
of their "illustrious sons" in the hall,
and West Virginia has sent in Peirpoint
as its second representative. The
governor passed much of his time in
Alexandria during the four years civil
war, and while we believe in de mortuis
nil, &c, if he ever displayed any illus
trious qualities he kept his light under
bushel while here. Peirpoint is now
in company with some who are orbs Of
the greatest magnitude and who will be
readily recognized by future generations,
while in the ages to come visitors to
Statuary Hall will need introductions to
some specimens ofmarble whose originals
barely lickered while they were in the
flesh and who passed into total eclipse
at death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Narrow ESCAPE from Disaster.

San Francisco, Dec. 22.--But for the
timely arrival of the captain of the
transport Sherman on the bridge when
the steamer was nearing the treacherous
rocks of Wake Island, in the south Pa
cifc, on her trip to this port, the ships
passengers and crew would have been
lost. Second Officer Jones took his
watch as usual. At that time the Sher-
man was midway between the Hawaiian
Islands and the Ladrones. The master
went on the bridge and was astonished
to discover that the Sherman was miles
out of her course. Captain Brugierc
Immediately suspended the officer from
duty. Jones acted quesrly after he was
relieved, throwing his clothes into the
ocean. He offered no explanation for his
action while in charge of the ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Murdered by Her Admirer.

Berlin, Dec %. -Thep people of Metz,
in the German province of Lorraine, have
been reused to great excitement by the
murder of a noted actress named Yietil
by wealthy admirer whom she had re-
pulsed. The suffer forced en- entrance
to Mile. viletiPs apartment and point
ing a revolver at her threatened to shoot
unless she complied with his demands.
The actress fed, with her sutton in pur-
suit. He caught up with her in the
street and shot her down. He then turn
ed the revolver on himselfand committed
suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Fight on a Street Car.

Chicago, Dec. o. motorman on
an Evanston avenue car was about to stop
his car at Halstead street last night when
bandit thrust revolver against his
head and ordered him to give his car all
the speed possible. The motorrnan
struck the robber with a brake handle,
knocking him from the car. The mans
accomplice was entering the car to rob
the passengers aud conductor when he
heard his companions cry of distress.
Revolver in hand he stepped out on the
front platform and was at once attacked
by the motorman. For time the men
struggled on the platform, but when the
robber saw that his adversary was get
ting the better of him, he jumped from
the car and escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
New Venus Discovered.

Chicago, Dec. pa young woman
who never wore corset will represent
Chicago in the "beauty contest at
Madison Square Garden, New York,
January Goth. A new Venus was dis
covered last night in Miss Caroline G.
Smith, who was the successful candidate
among the aspirants for entry. CARRIED
in black tights Miss Smith blushinsly
bore her honors when she was introduce
ed upon the stage of Bush Temple as the
Chicago contestant for the 81, 900 prize
for the most perfectly formed woman.
Between bushes Miss Smith, who is a
decided blonde, said she was willing to
90 to New York and that she hoped to
bring the first honors to Chicago She
is 10 years old. Alexander BrOthman,
who, critics say, is miniature Apollo,
will represent the men of Chicago in the
contest. Miss Smith was selected out
of 1876 candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
the north and west, but what FUSED to
be the wrinkle doesn't go now"
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Dec. %.

Washington, DeC' q.
More anxious attention on the part OF
the administration than ever Is directed
TODAY to the situation on the lsthmus by
the announcement that small body OF
Colombian troops had landed upon the
Island of Pines OF the Gulf of Darien,
northwest of Cape Tiburn. Increased
activity is observable in both War and
NAVY Departments and Secretary Hay,
though still in bed, is in constant touch
with the White House and the repre-
sentatives of Panama and Colombia.
Naval officers who are familiar with the
northern coast of the Isthmus say that
the Island of Pines is admirably adapted
for use as military base. 1t is of vol
canic formation, mountainous, we'll
wooded and amply supplied with pure
water. Lying close to the mainland
from which only one or two miles OF
shallow water separate it the Colon
bians would be safe from complete block
ade aad in position to slip over to the
Isthmus in small boats and under the
cover of darkness. At the same time
the conformation of the their base would
protect it from bombardment and to a
certain extent from attack.
Senator McCreary, of Kentucky, says
that the democratic party is getting to-
gether all over the country and, further,
that his State delegation will vote solidly
for Senator German.
1t was announced at the White House
this morning that the regular Cabinet
meetings would be discontinued until
after the holidays. The President and
Mrs. Roosevelt this morning enjoyed a
long ridelthrough the surburbs.
Many of the Virginia Congressman
will spend the greater part of the holi-
days in this city, where they have es-
tablished homes for the winter. Sena-
tors Daniel and Martin will probably
90 to their homes for few days, as will
some of the Representatives, but they
will soon return to this city.
The treasury will shortly begin mailing
checks in payment of the interest on outstand-
ing bonds which falls due on January l. The
the four per cent. bonds, 81 COS. 80, and on
account of the two per cents, $2,7l0,7 $780,
making total of q, 31S,9l4.
Confidence men in Omaha, Neb., fieeced
William Tecumseh Sherman Doyle, promi-
nent attorney of Washington. ID. c., out of
81 $50 and ticket to Denver, on train from
Chicago today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Hearing Adjourned.

New York, Dec. 22.-The hearing of
the testimony in the proceeding brought
by the bondholders of the United States
Shipbuilding Company TO make the re-
ceiver permanent was adjourned this
morning until tomorrow on account of
theillness ofSamuel Untermeyer, counsel
for the compliments. John w. Gates
and his son, Charles, have been sub
penaed to tell what they know Of the
agreement to sell the Schwab- Morgan
stock first. Mr. Cutcheon, their coun-
sci, was in court today and said that his
clients would appear when wanted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
VIRGINIA NEWS.

John n. Fry, a prominent resident Of
Albemarle, is dead, aged rs years. He
served with distinction in the civil wal
as member of the Forty.ninth Virgins
regiment.
H. T. Oxnard, of beet-sugar enter.
prise fame, has purchased fine farm in
Fauquier county. Upon this estate
Mr.. Oxnard will locate his magnificent
stud, valued at $3.50, 600.
Miss Carey Atkinson, of Winchester,
died at Charlestown, w. Va, on Satur-
day, of pneumonia contracted while nurs-
ing her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry,
who was suffering from the disease.
Lewis Eskridge, aged rs years, prac-
ticing attorney of Pulaski, committed
suicide by drowning in Roanoke river,
near his fathers home, at Ellistown,
Montgomery county, on Saturday.
Charles H. Smith, a merchant OF
Berryville, died yesterday from blood
poisoning following the amputation of a
leg. He was 70 years old and was a son
of the late Judge Tredwell Smith, one
of the first justices of Clarke county.
A number of lawyers gathered in the
Circuit Court room in Richmond yester~
day, when Judge B. r. Wexford said
good-by. His last term is drawing to a
close. His LAST work ON the bench will
come in the January term in Henrico.
Judge Wexford made short talk, say
ing that after 33 years on the bench he
was willing to face the Almighty with
his record. If he had made mistakes
they were not from the heart.
Isaac Noriord, well-known Abe
marie county farmer, was instantly kill
ed late Saturday afternoon at his home,
near Profit station. With his son, he
was seated on the front porch OF his resi-
dence looking for hawk which had been
stealing his chickens. The hawk sudden
ly swooped down in the yard and Mr..
Norford reached hastily for his gun. The
weapon was in some unaccountable man
ner discharged, the entire load entering
Mr.. Norford's body causing instant death.
The deased was 60 years Of age.
The contested election cases in Nor
folk county were decided yesterday by
Judge Sims, of Louisa county, who was
selected by Governor Montague to try
the cases of the straightout faction against
the fusion faction of the democratic par
ty. The. charges of fraud we're set aside,
and it was also held in the case of r. G.
Marshall that a resident of city which
is also county seat may hold county Of
fee. Captain Marshall, who is common
wealth's attorney of Norfolk county,
lives at Portsmouth. He was given his
seat, as were also all the fusionists re-
turned as elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
A Poor Marksman.

Berlin, Dec. %. Serious results fol-
lowed hunting trip of the Grand Duke
of Baden, near Karlsruhe, today. The
Duke, who is II years old, is feeble, and
his hand is unsteady. He GAINED his gun
at some game, but instead shot his own
minister of finance, Herr Buchenberger,
wounding him slightly. A second shot
which the Grand Duke fred hit forest
er named Schweickhardt, severely wound
ing him. 1t was found necessary to
amputate both of the forester's legs, they
were so filled with shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
FOREIGN NEWS.

Despite denials several newspapers in
Berlin have learned that the Princess
Charlotte, of Sake Meningen, the
Kaiser's eldest sister, is suffering from
cancer Of the throat in the worst form.
The Pope, assisted by Cardinal Merry
del Val and Cardinal Mocenni, have
lately made an investigation of the
finances of the Vatican, and have dis
covered that several irregularities have
occurred. As result the Pope has de-
cided to entrust the finances to an expert
and trustworthy layman.
The Berlin Taeeblatt learns of the
formation of a league for the propaga-
ton of anti-Semitism in Russia. The
Russian government is said to support
the idea, and thousands of members Of
the league are carrying out the most
extreme prosecutions against the Jews.
Serious street riots occurred in Ham
burg today. In the first clash between
the mounted police and the inob the
police were routed, but reinforcements
arrived and the rioters were charged
with drawn swords and revolvers. Order
was finally restored. Many persons
we're wounded and a number were ar
rested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Affairs in the Far East.

st. Petersburg, Dec. IA message
from Port Arthur today states that all
the Russian warships which recently
wentto Chemulpo, Korea, have returned
to Port Arthur The cruiser Bojarm is
the only Russian vessel left at Chemulpo.
The message adds that Vice Admiral
Stark, commanding the Russian squad
ron, has been received formally by the
Emperor of Korea.
Paris, Dec. 22-The foreign Office is
today more optimistic than heretofore
regarding the peaceful end of the Russo
japanese negotiations. This is believed
to be due principally to unrelenting
pressure on Toxic and St. Peters
burg by the French and British govern
ment during the past few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22

ONE of the missions of Senator Hanna
in New York at this time is for the pur-
pose of getting subscriptions to the re-
publican national campaign fund. He
has in several instances been plainly
told by those wIom he has solicited
that should the Senator himself be
the republican presidential candidate
they would come forward as cheerfully
as ever, but with all the signs pointing
as they do it was useless to talk to them
now on the subject Of campaign funds.
In the last two Mckinley campaigns
Senator Hanna was most successful in
Crying the fat out OF the rich men of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Importnnt snit Pendinp-

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 22.-Testi-
mony is being taken here now in one Of
the most important suits ever brought
in the United States government, for
the recovery of nearly two million acres
of land in the western portion of the
State, that today is estimated to be
worth $4,000, 900. The suit has been
pending since 1923, and is the outcome
Of old Spanish grants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
One Hundred Dollars a Box.

is the value H. A. Misdale, Summerton, s.
c., places on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye
He says: 81 had the piles for 20 years.
tried many doctors and medicines, but all
failed except DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve II
cured me-" II is a combination Of the heal
ing properties of Witch Hazel with antisep-
ties and emolients; relieves and permanently
cures blind, bleeding, itching and protruding
piles, sores, cuts, bruises. eczema, salt rheum
and all skin diseases. Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sigh of approaching revolt and seri-
Gus trouble In your system is nervousness,
sleeplessness, or stomach upsets. Electric
Bitters will quickly dismember the trouble
some causes. 1t never fails to tone the stom-
ach, regulate the Kidneys and Bowels, stimu-
late the Liver and clarity the blood. Run
down systems benefit particularly and all the
usual aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters is
only 5oc and that is returned If it doesn't give
perfect satisfaction. Guaranteed by E. s.
Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as soon as the first indication of the
disease appears and threatened attack
may be warded off. Hundreds of people
who are subject to attacks of bilious
collie use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by Richard
Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Bakers Strike in Paris.

Paris, Dec. 22.-The strike sentiment
prevalent among the bakers is now
spreading to the various branches of the
provision trades throughout France and
is obtaining serious proportions. The
bakers will in all probability declare a
strike tomorrow, and it is feared gen.
eral provision strike will follow. The
bakers announce that they will parade
the Boulevards tomorrow. Trouble is
anticipated as the authorities will firmly
oppose the parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
TCoMMUNIcATED.

THE LEGISLATURE.
Tell, oh, tell us, Muse,
The news for which we yearn,
When will the Legislature of our State
Finally adjourn?
Tell, oh, tell us, Muse,
Can you even guess the time
When we'll cease TO pay them at the rate
Four hundred cents per diem?
Tell, oh, tell us, Muse,
viii we be far away,
And will our great-grandchildr have
To celebrate that day?
Tell, oh, tell us, Muse,
Does there no power roam
In space that can their casing stop
And send them all back home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Turkey Special"

st. Louis, Dec. 22.-Turkeys are not
scarce in Missouri these days, according
to S. E. Murray, of the Priebe Simetar
Company. His firm has shipped 32, 900
to New York on special train which
arrived there yesterday afternoon. This
was the first turkey special" ever run
out of st. Louis. The train consisted
of nineteen cars. The 1000 turkeys
weighed 500, 900 pounds and represented
from 800, 900 to 800. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
New York stock Market.

New York, Dec. p. The influence
Of the approaching holidays appeared
again to be felt in the stock market this
morning. Dealings were confined to
the room traders and prices became
heavy, but no loss in the railroad list
exceeded half per cent. In the indus
trial list steel preferred became heavy
after advancing one-half.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
Mr.. Bryan In Russia.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-William
Jennings Bryan today received an auto
graph photograph of Gar Nicholas from
his majesty. Mr.. Bryan was rendered a
luncheon by Ambassador Mccormick.
Those present included several high
Russian officials.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING on

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUAR-.
" termaster, Fort Washington, Nd, De-
cate) will be received at this Office until II
o'clock noon December 81, 1903, for furnish
ing and installing electric light fixtures in
buildings at Fort Washington, Md. En-
yelopes containing proposals must be marked
Proposals for Electric Light Fixtures for
Fort Washington, Md. " Information regarding
plans and specifications may be obtained at
this Office ABE. 8. BICKHAM, Constructing
Quartermaster, u. s. Army.
decl6, II, rs, 19,30,3f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22


Dependent because he had spent all
his money for drink, and ashamed to tell
his children that for them Christmas
would not be day of celebration, Will
liam Eichner, glass cutter of Toledo,
Ohio, drank carbolic acid. He leaves q
family of several children and widow
in destitute circumstances. When at
work Eichner earned more than $25 "A
week.
The story printed in Chicago and else
where that a syndicate has been formed
for the purpose ofsending sixty thousand
girls to st. Louis for immoral purposes
during the Worlds Fair, is given little
credence by the locs olice and rescue
workers.
Miss Wilhelmina Ccs # Newport, X. l.,
who had. according 10 rlor. been consider
ing bringing a suit breach of promise
against w. ii. Leayiti 10 recently married
Miss Ruth Bryan, ds aler Of William Jen-
hings Bryan, made formal announcement
last evening that she should take no action
against Mr.. Leavitt.
II is said at the Newcastle, Pa, offices Of
the Carnegie Steel Company that Andrew
Carnegie has set apart $4,O00000, the interest
upon which is TO form perpetual fund to re-
lieve workmen injured in the Carnegie plants,
and to aid the heirs of those killed while at
work.
Charles d. Feusterl0acher, prisoner in
the Philadelphia county Jail, vino was TO have
been sentenced today for defrauding farmers
out of money received from the sale of farm
products sent him to sell On commission,
hanged himself today in his cell. He was
convicted yesterday.
The Birmingham, Ala, Daughters of the
Confederacy have adopted sarcastic resolu-
lions endorsing Rooseyelts recognition of
secession in Panama, referring TO him as " His
Accidency" and his possible reelection as u
calamity.
Jackson Koehler, millionaire brewer and
leading citizen Of Erie, Pa, died suddenly
this morning from stroke Of apoplexy. He
was well known in brewing circles through
out the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
DIED.

On Monday morning, December 81. JAMES
L. ADAMS, in the 10Th year Of his age. His
funeral will take place on Wednesday even
ing. December %, at O'Clock, from his late
residence, No. 429 south Lee street. Friends
and relatives are invited to attend.-(Wash.
ington, Baltimore and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-22
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Legislature.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette
Richmond, Dec. %. The Senate to-
day by large majority concurred in the
House joint resolution providing for a
recess Of the General Assembly from
December 23 to December 20. There
will be no quorum Of either House tomor-
row. The House passed the bill extend
Ing the provisions of the jamestown
charter until July l, 1904.